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Today is National Employee Appreciation Day. From

Today is National Employee Appreciation Day. From the very beginning our employees have been the heart of everything we do, we have continued that theme. Our work family is very important to us, thank you for all that you do!!!! ♥ 🦆🍐
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We are honored to be on the cover of @columbiagorg

We are honored to be on the cover of @columbiagorgenews this week.
The two page article covers, what we have done and are doing to continue our legacy. A few key points discussed: Optical sorting and the magnitude of the project faced, Pandemic challenges.
"...We equally need our growers, our employees and our customers. We feel like we're a big company that acts like a small one. It's attention to detail. It's a family atmosphere. Every customer, every order and everything we do is super important..." Ed Weathers, President and Sales Manager
Attached are a few photos from the article.
Check it out:
https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/duckwall-fruit-continues-legacy-using-advanced-technologies/article_72d4c870-b242-11ed-9d13-4b0093eacf6c.html

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Duckwall Pears at the GRAMMYS! @recordingacademy.

Duckwall Pears at the GRAMMYS! @recordingacademy. These were captured by @silverlakesocialite post. HOW amazing is this?! @taylorswift was able to enjoy them, along with @harrystyles and many others. We were VERY excited to see this.
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Pears, so delicate Hanging low Grown locally and g

Pears, so delicate
Hanging low
Grown locally and great.

Nature’s candy, plucked with care
Eaten as a snack
Or paired with cheese and air.

Oh, so fine
Juicy, crisp
A fruit that’s truly divine.

A treasure to share
Earth’s bounty
A fruit beyond compare.

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Duckwall Pears in Mexico. #pears #usapears #

Duckwall Pears in Mexico.

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Once again we would like to thank @fourseasonsprod

Once again we would like to thank @fourseasonsproduce for displaying our pears so....PEARfectly!
We appreciate your wonderful comments about our fruit, this display IS amazing!!!
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#pears #usapears #familybusiness #hoodriver #hoodr

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Duckwall Pears SPOTTED at Zupan's Markets in Portl

Duckwall Pears SPOTTED at Zupan's Markets in Portland!! @zupansmarkets
Special thanks to @benj.richardson for capturing this beautiful picture. We love seeing amazing photos like this!
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https://gofund.me/6973eef9 We just wanted to give

https://gofund.me/6973eef9

We just wanted to give an update on Steve from Kathy Nishimoto, “The Doctor came while I was with him and told Steve that his heart biopsy tests came back excellent! Doc said things are looking good and that next week, they will talk about releasing him to the transitional care unit (it's like a small apartment) next door to the hospital for a week or 2 depending on how he does there. But before he can do that, he must be strong enough to get up and around by himself. So, they are starting to work on that today.”

We are very grateful that Kathy @kathy.a.nishimoto is keeping us all updated when possible. Thank you Kathy ♥

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Last week Duckwall Fruit was lucky enough to have

Last week Duckwall Fruit was lucky enough to have Santa stop by!! He made his rounds passing out holiday cookies to all of our wonderful employees. We know Santa was busy, but we sure appreciate his time!! Thanks Santa (Wade) Merry Christmas! We wish you and your loved ones a very safe and happy holiday.
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Thank you to @fourseasonsproduce for displaying ou

Thank you to @fourseasonsproduce for displaying our pears so....PEARfectly!
We are glad to hear you're happy with our quality. Thanks to our amazing growers and employees!!!
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Whether day or night....The Duck still shines BRIG

Whether day or night....The Duck still shines BRIGHT!!!
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With a full heart (literally) we give this update

With a full heart (literally) we give this update on Steve. He received his donor heart early this morning. The surgery started about 11 p.m. last night and Steve’s new heart “woke up” well! He will be sedated until at least tomorrow. The understanding from Steve, who talked about the process earlier this week, is he will be in ICU for a few days and then moved to a new room for another week or so. After that he will stay in a room close to St. Vincent’s until they release him to go home. We are unclear as to the timeframe, but it most likely will depend on his recovery. He will have a friend staying with him for at least 3 months during the transition.

We ask that you please wait for updates. We know it is well intended and full of love and care, however, Steve is recovering and needs his rest and Kathy Nishimoto is overwhelmed with the influx of communication. Kathy will be keeping Steve’s “Go Fund Me” site updated and we will continue to provide updates on our Instagram and Facebook pages as well.

With gratitude, our Duckwall Fruit community has spoken volumes. We appreciate the full rallying support around Steve.

Thank you from all of us at Duckwall Fruit!!!!

(This picture of Steve was taken a few days ago)
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https://gofund.me/6973eef9 Steve had a VERY specia

https://gofund.me/6973eef9 Steve had a VERY special visitor yesterday and we wanted to share. He requested, the man, the myth, the LEGEND.... FRED DUCKWALL. Both Fred and Sara Duckwall spent some time with Steve yesterday visiting and catching up. With Steve's 47 year history at Duckwall Fruit, you know they had some fun stories. Steve has been approved and is waiting on a heart transplant. @columbiagorgenews also has a very nice article in the local paper that just came out today. You can read the article here: https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/gofundme-helps-duckwall-fruit-employee/article_83551d84-75a8-11ed-8608-0bcaa7f9a896.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
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Our pears made an apPEARance on TV! NY1 News in Ne

Our pears made an apPEARance on TV!
NY1 News in New York, NY was at the Hunts Point Produce Terminal Market interviewing Gabriela D’Arrigo, of @darrigonewyork
A great article that was out last week by @ny1 regarding the Thanksgiving Day rush.
D'Arrigo has been one of our customers for many years.
You can check it out, here:
https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2022/11/22/how-hunts-point-produce-market-prepares-for-thanksgiving?fbclid=IwAR1E36SeAxa6fHGs9sWNKprnkHCNljvNtwV7XVm0JzhmImmteoa1peIAp1U?cid=share_clip?cid=share_clip

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We wanted to give everyone an update on Steve. He

We wanted to give everyone an update on Steve. He is at St. Vincent’s Hospital in the Cardiac ICU unit waiting to get on the list for a heart transplant. We are hopeful he will get approved and move to the top of the list next week. He is a 47-year Duckwall Fruit employee and has touched all our lives. We are in constant communication with Steve through this incredibly difficult time for Steve and his family. We sent him some activities from the gift shop on Wednesday to hopefully help distract him (a deck of cards, a novel, a word search book, etc.)
As the medical bills continue to climb, Kathy Nishimoto started the GoFundMe site: https://gofund.me/6973eef9
If you are interested in donating to Steve’s cause. If you are interested and would rather donate directly, we are accepting donations at the office in Steve’s behalf. You are welcome to drop off a donation directly, or you can mail a check made payable to Steve Ulrich to the office Attn: Sara Duckwall and we will make sure it gets deposited to his account. We are visiting periodically if you would like to send a card his way.

Please let us know if you have any questions. We hope you and your family have a nice Thanksgiving weekend. Duckwall Fruit is grateful for all of you!!
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We would like to take a minute to share info regar

We would like to take a minute to share info regarding one of our long time employees, Steve Ulrich, if you have a moment and would like to help, please click on the link below:

https://gofund.me/6973eef9

Between the symphony of forklift beeps and engine purrs a friendly greeting is what you will receive if you encounter Steve Ulrich throughout the Plant. This 47-year Duckwall Fruit employee is family to all of us, and a person who we all love and admire. A fixture on his yellow forklift throne, Steve has blessed us with his good humor and positive attitude each and every day. Decisively the best part of Steve's job is, "the people I work with. The friends I have made here are my family now."
When not at work, Steve has been an avid gardener since high school. He enjoys his time outdoors in the Hood River wilderness, a place he has called home since 1975. Spending time with his daughter and grandchildren will also always bring a smile to Steve’s face.
Sadly, Steve needs our help. He is experiencing some grave health issues with mounting medical bills. Currently he is in the Cardiac ICU unit at St. Vincent’s hospital in Portland OR waiting for clearance to get on a heart transplant list. We will be forever grateful for your help!
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#duckwallworkfamily

Governor Kate Brown is currently in Vietnam attend

Governor Kate Brown is currently in Vietnam attending the Vietnam-U.S. Trade Forum 2022

“From semiconductors to the apparel industry to wheat and produce, Vietnam is a critical trading partner for Oregon,” said Governor Brown. “As Vietnam’s economy continues to grow, it’s important for us to maintain our cooperation around trade and investment, educational exchanges, and economic development.”

Our customer @dragonberry produce made sure our Hood River pears were showcased.

While Vietnam is not yet a prime pear export destination, we are putting effort into teaching customers about pear benefits and how the category can grow their produce department.

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