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All tagged Russell Niemeyer

Aug 25

Aug 25 New Partnership Intends to Reopen Pastime Tavern in Dufur

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page

A new partnership appears to be brewing in Dufur as some untimely deaths have pushed back the opening of Papa’s Pastime during the past year.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Who is this man? And why Dufur should care

Guest User

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

A former marine and a holder of three black belts is putting a family spin on the former Pastime Saloon & Restaurant in Dufur. “This will be a family place,” said new owner Russell Niemeyer. “No hanky-panky going on. And it’s my job to see that it stays that way.”