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Big changes coming to downtown La Grande
May 16, 2012
From the Chamber… Starting with a sidewalk, alley, and furniture facelift in the “Big H” and including an environmental cleanup on the IOOF/State Theater building, downtown La Grande will see big changes taking shape this summer. May 31 kicks off the start of two big downtown La Grande projects, and everyone is welcome to attend ...
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“Relationship-Based Sales” Featured at PubTalk
May 9, 2012
What is the link between social relationships and sales? To find out the answer to this question and much more, come hear Donald Paul discuss relationship-based sales at the next local PubTalk on Wednesday, May 23, at 6:00 p.m. at Mt. Emily Ale House in La Grande. Donald Paul is a Northwest native, with roots ...
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Call for Projects
May 7, 2012
NEOEDD is updating the projects included in the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Baker, Union and Wallowa counties. The project list helps us understand the priority projects in the District and to identify projects that may be eligible for funding from federal funding sources. Projects must have a public benefit and be sponsored by a ...
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Shamrock Shuffle Run/Walk at Maridell Center March 17
March 12, 2012
The Shamrock Shuffle is going to be held at the Maridell Center (1124 Washington) in La Grande on March 17th at 11am. There will be a 10K run/walk course, 5K run/walk course, and supervised run for children “around the block”. The event is a fund raiser for United Way of Eastern Oregon. There will be ...
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“Undone”, Poet Maxine Scates
March 9, 2012
Poet Maxine Scates shares her latest work, “Undone,” March 14 Maxine Scates March 1, 2012 LA GRANDE, Ore. (EOU) – The Ars Poetica Lecture Series at EOU will host visiting writer Maxine Scates, of Eugene, as part of International Women’s Week. Scates will read from her new book, “Undone,” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 ...
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Huckleberry Festival
March 8, 2012
Huckleberry Festival Invites Food and Craft Vendors NORTH POWDER, OREGON: The North Powder Huckleberry Festival committee is seeking craft and food vendors for their sixth annual event, Saturday, July 28. The event is held in the heart of North Powder, located at exit 285 from Interstate 84, between Baker City and La Grande, in northeast ...
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WILDFIRE WARNING
September 7, 2011
Lake Oswego, Ore. – Sept. 7, 2011 – With rising temperatures and high winds, Oregon faces the continued threat of destructive wildfires. As fires broke throughout the Northwest on Labor Day weekend, some residents endured evacuations and many travelers encountered closures on roads, campgrounds and recreation areas. Meanwhile, firefighters braved unpredictable conditions to contain damage. ...
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Future of M. Crow & Company General Store
August 15, 2011
Focus of Community Meeting in Lostine On August 23rd, Sharon Thornberry, Community Food Systems Manager, Oregon Food Bank, will host a discussion about the challenges & possibilities for rural community stores. The historic M. Crow & Company General Store in Lostine is currently for sale and Thornberry will share information on different options that community members ...
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News from Greg Walden
July 12, 2011
Veteran Benefits If you’ve been following the recent editions of my e-newsletter, you know about the work I’ve done to try to get veterans easier access to the eBenefits, a new website run by the VA that allows veterans to quickly track their claims and benefits with just the click of a mouse. Until now, ...
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Union County Election Results
May 18, 2011
SUMMARY REPORT Union County, Oregon Run Date:05/17/11 Special Election RUN TIME:11:03 PM May 17, 2011 VOTES PERCENT PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 19) . . . . . 19 100.00 REGISTERED VOTERS – TOTAL . . . . . 0 BALLOTS CAST – TOTAL. . . . . . . 6,303 Director, Zone 2, Position 2 LA ...
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