Wallowa County Chieftain
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wallowa.com
January 7, 2015
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WINTER: Not all businesses slow down
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Speaking from a business standpoint, Enterprise Flower
Shop owner Darlene Johnson says winter, because of
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Unlike the norm in Wallowa County, El Bajio Mexican
Restaurant owner Leo Arenas says his business in Enterprise
suffers no seasonal fluctuations throughout the year.
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Ontario, OR 97914
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Compassionate | Convenient | Confidential
Transportation Services
Wallowa County Public Transportation
Try our convenient
drive-through window.
(541) 426-3840 • www.NEOTransit.org
• Intercity Transportation to La Grande Monday and Thursday Weekly ~
Cost $5.00 each way. Free access for veterans medical appointments in La
Grande.
Why brave the elements when
you can pickup your prescription
and over the counter needs
from the comfort of your car ?
• Mealsite Bus ~ providing transportation to Senior Center for lunch
Cost $1.00 round trip.
• Tuesday and Thursday Shopping Bus
provides transportation for shopping and errands
throughout Wallowa County ~ Cost $3.00 from Wallowa/Joseph, $2.00
Enterprise only.
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