Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: December 19, 2008 4:00 PM
The historic O’Keefe Ranch is facing more uncertainty. There is currently no management at the City of Vernon-owned attraction at the same time that a financial shortfall exists and plans for an RV park are in doubt. “Tom Danyk is no longer the ranch manager as of last Wednesday at noon,” said Rod Drennan, president of the O’Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society, which runs the site. Drennan would not say if Danyk’s departure was his decision or that of the board’s, and he would not comment on whether Danyk’s contract had not been renewed. Danyk, who had been manager since 2004, would not comment on the situation.
While the city is the owner of the ranch, any actions involving Danyk’s departure were taken by the society board. However, Mayor Wayne Lippert has been made aware of the board’s decision. “The board is having to make some tough decisions and they need some direction on where to go to make the ranch self-sufficient,” said Lippert. “Tom Danyk has done a good job but there’s recognition that they need to go in a new direction.” It’s not been determined how the society will handle the vacant position of manager. “The board will review the situation very early in the new year,” said Drennan, adding that there are presently no pressing matters that require a new manager immediately.“We are now in a period of closure until the end of April.”
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