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Page 8A BUSINESS (DVW2UHJRQLDQ +HLQ]HQGVFRQWUDFWVZLWKVRPH 2UHJRQ,GDKRSRWDWRIDUPHUV ent crop. 0DUN:DUGOHDGVWKH0DO heur Potato Bargaining Asso Potato farmers in Eastern FLDWLRQDQGLVDVHFRQGJHQHU Oregon have lost an import ation farmer. “We grow some ant contract with Heinz, the very nice potatoes up here,” FRPSDQ\WKDWRZQVWKH2UH he said. “We would like to continue to do this. It’s a big Ida brand. 0DQ\ SRWDWR JURZHUV LQ change. It’s uncharted territo 0DOKHXU DQG %DNHU FRXQ ry. This has never happened ties have had contracts with before. We are unsure if this +HLQ]IRURU\HDUVEXW LVORQJWHUP´ Heinz will now contract Heinz recently announced that they’re dropping con with the Ontario Potato Com tracts with farmers in Eastern pany for its potato supply. “This will allow both Oregon and southwest Idaho. 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The event is Thursday, Feb. 19 from DPWRSPDWWKH6W3DWULFN¶V 6HQLRU&HQWHU10DLQ6W+HSSQHU There is no charge for the lunch, but reservations are required by Tuesday, Feb. 17 to ensure there’s enough food. 6RUWHLQYLWHVSHRSOHWRVHQGVSHFL¿F questions in advance to bruce.sorte@ oregonstate.edu. He plans to incorporate information into his discussion. )RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQRUWR5693 FRQWDFW6KHU\O%DWHVDW KHSSQHUFKDPEHU#FHQWXU\WHOQHWRU0DUFLD .HPSDWPPNHPS#IVIHG us. %2$5'0$1²,QIRUPDWLRQ about people being helped and local services provided by United Way of 8PDWLOOD0RUURZ&RXQWLHVLVSODQQHG for the February Boardman Chamber of Commerce meeting. Kricket Nicholson, executive director, ZLOOVKDUHGXULQJWKHQRKRVWOXQFKHRQ gathering Wednesday, Feb. 18 at noon DWWKH3RUWRI0RUURZ0DULQH'ULYH Boardman. Catered by Pudding on the 5LW]WKHFRVWLVSHUSHUVRQ $Q5693LVUHTXLUHGE\0RQGD\)HE E\FRQWDFWLQJRULQIR# boardmanchamber.org. M-F chamber seeks feedback 0,/721)5((:$7(5²7KH 0LOWRQ)UHHZDWHU&KDPEHURI&RPPHUFH is making plans for its annual Business & &RPPXQLW\6KRZFDVH Hospital foundation +HOGLQ0DUFKWKHHYHQWSURYLGHVD administrator to address networking and marketing opportunity for business professionals. During the past Irrigon chamber four years it has seen a steady increase IRRIGON — Bob Green, executive in participation, both with vendors and GLUHFWRURIWKH*RRG6KHSKHUG&RPPXQLW\ citizens attending. Health Foundation, is the guest speaker The chamber asks people to take a few for the upcoming Irrigon Chamber of minutes to complete a survey at www. Commerce meeting. surveymonkey.com/r/NWWHQG8 7KHQRKRVWOXQFKHRQJDWKHULQJLV For more information, contact :HGQHVGD\DWQRRQDW6WRNHV/DQGLQJ PIPGIURJ#PIFKDPEHUFRPRU 6HQLRU&HQWHU1:2SDO3ODFH Irrigon. The meal is $8 for members and ——— IRUQRQPHPEHUV Business briefs are compiled from staff For more information, contact and wire reports, and press releases. Email Phyllis Danielson at irrigonchamber@ press releases to business@eastoregonian. LUULJRQFKDPEHUFRPRU com ! s e r u t c i P r u o Submit Y The East Oregonian and Hermiston Herald are looking for wedding photos to showcase in our Bridal Planner that publishes March 7, 2015. SENTIMENTAL B a ck J O U R N E Y to th e 4 0 s When: Friday, February 27th • 6-9 pm Where: Hamley’s Slickfork Saloon What: • no-host bar • hors d’oeuvres • silent auction • music by the PHS Jazz Band • dressing up optional but encouraged Cost: $40 pre-registration • $50 at-the-door Tickets: Armchair Books & Heritage Station Museum Deadline Wednesday Feb 18th. By mail: 211 SE Byers, Pendleton, OR 97801 By email to ajacobs@eastoregonian.com Please include the names of the Bride and Groom! Any questions, please call Amanda 541-278-2683 (541) 276-0012 Presented by: Treat Join us for Your Sweetie on Valentine’s Day! Murray's Country Rose in Heppner Flowers with a Personal Touch Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 Love is an art that comes from the heart. Murray's Country Rose has what you need for that special someone in your heart. Valentine's Day • Several varieties of rose colors & bouquets • Rainbow roses are back! • Beautiful floral arrangements • Russell Stover Candy & Hallmark cards • Gift Baskets • Order early for Thursday school delivery! Regular Menu Items & Prime Rib Special Dining Room open from 5 pm - 9 pm Valentine Week Store Hours: Monday-Thursday 7-6 Friday 7-7 Saturday 8-6 304 SE Nye Ave., Pendleton OR 97801 • (541) 276-6111 (local delivery available to Heppner, Lexington, Ione & outlying areas) Order now! Pre-Ordering Available. Call 541-676-9426 or 541-676-9158 The perfect gift for your Valentine Find The Perfect Gift This Valentine’s Day! Gifts • Cosmetics Perfumes • Cards Old Fashion Soda Fountain Gift wrapping always a courtesy February 9th-14th come in for an in-store special! 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