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Attendants on duty 7am to 7pm M-Sat 8am to 4pm Sun • Self serve hours 7pm to 7am
Attendant service besides the family are Dan Davlin and Ike Brown. Bulk plant employees at the 17th Street location are Steve Furtney and Pat Flanagan. A retail station was added in 2009 in Richland, OR.
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Welcome to Baker County Whether you’re native to Baker County, just moved here, or plan to make this wonderful place your home, this guide is a rich resource for the services, businesses and amenities of our diverse communities. Northeastern Oregon is a special place — yes, we’re a bit biased — and this guide will help you make the most of living here. Inside these pages you’ll find useful contacts for city government and utilities, as well as insider tips on the most scenic drives and outdoor adventures.
Baker County
Population: 16,668 Housing units: 9,096 Occupied households: 6,921 Established: Sept. 22, 1862
Elevation at Baker City: 3,451 feet Area: 3,068 sq. mi. County Seat: Baker City
Baker County
History
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Baker County was created from part of Wasco County on Sept. 22, 1862. It was named for Edward Baker, one of Oregon’s first senators and a colonel in the Union Army. Baker was killed at the Battle of Balls Bluff in 1861. In 1864, Union County was created from the northern part of Baker County and in 1887 Malheur County was created from the southern portion. The boundaries were adjusted for the last time in 1901 when the area between Powder River and the Wallowa Mountains was returned to Baker County.
Baker County History..............................................................5 Weather.......................................................................................6 Festivals & Events....................................................................8 Business: Major employers and organizations.............10 Utilities........................................................................................11 Media...........................................................................................11 Parks and Recreation............................................................ 12 Transportation.........................................................................16 Emergency Services.............................................................. 18 Baker City................................................................................20 Greenhorn................................................................................ 22 Haines....................................................................................... 22 Halfway..................................................................................... 24 Huntington.............................................................................. 26 Richland................................................................................... 27 Sumpter.................................................................................... 28 Unity..........................................................................................30 Social services......................................................................... 31 Resources................................................................................ 32 Health Care.............................................................................34 Community education......................................................... 35 Seniors/Veterans................................................................... 36 Volunteer & Service Clubs.................................................. 38
The original county seat was established at Auburn, near where Henry Griffin discovered gold on Oct. 23, 1861. Originally a booming mining town of 5,000 residents, the population of Auburn dwindled. In 1868 an election confirmed Baker City as the new county seat. Today, nothing remains to indicate Auburn ever existed — save for a small cemetery on private property. The county has had three courthouses, all on the same site between Third and Fourth streets, and Court and Washington avenues. The first, a two-story wooden structure, was built in 1869. It was replaced by a brick building in 1885. The current three-story courthouse was completed in 1909. It is constructed of gray volcanic tuff stone quarried a few miles south of town.
Gold rush
Gold mining was the original drive for settlement in the area. At one time the county was the largest gold producer in the Northwest. Today, the primary economic pursuits are agriculture, beef cattle and tourism. Visitors are also drawn to the many museums, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Hells Canyon Recreation Area, Sumpter Dredge, Baker City’s restored historic district, Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, and outdoor recreation such as fishing and hunting.
Baker County Living 2023-2024 Published annually by the Baker City Herald www.bakercityherald.com Copyright 2023 EO Media Group • All rights reserved. Please email corrections or additions for the next issue to: lbritton@bakercityherald.com Photos in this guide are by the Baker City Herald, or courtesy of Travel Baker County.
SOURCE: https://sos.oregon.gov
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Geography & Weather When some people think of Oregon, they immediately think “wet.” That may be true for Western Oregon with the coast and Cascade Mountains, but it’s not so true for Eastern Oregon. Much of Baker County lies within a double rain shadow — meaning the surrounding mountains block most rain-producing weather. Puddles, suffice it to say, are an uncommon hazard. The first, and by far the larger, of these two shadows is the one cast by the Cascade Mountains. That line of volcanic peaks intercepts most of the moisture from the soggy storms that sweep inland from the Pacific Ocean frequently between Halloween and Memorial Day. And a good portion of the water that the Cascades don’t get is wrung out by the Elkhorns, the 9,100-foot range that dominates the western horizon from Baker Valley. Clouds, as a result, tend to contain precious little precipitation by the time they reach Baker City.
AVERAGE ANNUAL WEATHER Baker City Annual Precipitation: 9.83 inches
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
Avg. high: 34.2° Record high: 61° Avg. low: 16.8° Record low: -30°
Avg. high: 40.8° Record high: 66° Avg. low: 21.4° Record low: -28°
Avg. high: 49.9° Record high: 78° Avg. low: 26.2° Record low: -5°
Avg. high: 58.6° Record high: 89° Avg. low: 30.1° Record low: 9°
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
Avg. high: 67.1° Record high: 94° Avg. low: 37.6° Record low: 14°
Avg. high: 74.7° Record high: 103° Avg. low: 43.6° Record low: 26°
Avg. high: 85.5° Record high: 105° Avg. low: 47.5° Record low: 30°
Avg. high: 84.7° Record high: 109° Avg. low: 45.8° Record low: 27°
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Avg. high: 75.6° Record high: 102° Avg. low: 37.9° Record low: 17°
Avg. high: 61.9° Record high: 90° Avg. low: 29.7° Record low: 1°
Avg. high: 45.4° Record high: 72° Avg. low: 24.1° Record low: -16°
Avg. high: 35.5° Record high: 60° Avg. low: 18° Record low: -39°
• Based on the record lows, the temperature can drop below freezing any month of the year — just ask any farmer or gardener.
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Festivals & Events
Visit goeasternoregon.com for a full calendar of events and current information
2024 Baker County Highlight
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center will reopen on Memorial Day weekend of 2024 after an extended closure for energy-efficient renovations. The center, operated by the Bureau of Land Management, opened in 1993. The museum details the journey of pioneers on the Oregon Trail through exhibits, hands-on displays, videos and special programs. The center is 5 miles east of Baker City along Highway 86. Also, the Oregon Trail ruts can be accessed at any time right off the highway.
First Friday Art Walks January through December
Celebrate art in Baker City during this monthly art walk on the first Friday of every month, 5:30-8 p.m. New exhibits open with a chance to meet the featured artists.
Sumpter Flea Market May, July, August
Sumpter has three flea markets every summer: Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekend. cityofsumpteror.com
Powder River Music Revue June through August
Named Oregon’s Best Music Festival in 2014, the Powder River Music Revue features concerts at 4 p.m. every Sunday from mid-June through August in Baker City’s Geiser-Pollman Park. Musical performers come from across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. powderrivermusicrevue.org Also on Facebook
Snowmobile Events February
Baker County is a winter playground with more than 900 miles of snowmobile trails. If snowmobiling is your thing, check out the groomed trails near Sumpter, Unity and Halfway.
Sumpter Valley Railroad May through October
This historic steam train operates weekends on narrow-gauge tracks that run from McEwen Station to Sumpter. Special events include staged robberies, night trains and fall foliage events. sumptervalleyrailroad.org
Haines Stampede Rodeo and Fourth of July July
Great, old-fashioned rodeo action on July 3-4 in Haines with quality stock and cowboys, traditional rodeo events including barrel racing, roping, mutton busting and rough stock events. The city’s Fourth of July celebration includes a parade, vendors, and fireworks at dusk. hainesstampede.com
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Miners Jubilee
Shrine Game and Events July
Late July
One of Baker City’s most festive weekends with a full day of events and activities before the East-West All-Star Shrine Game, which raises money for the Shriners Children’s Hospital. Be sure to check out the Gridiron Tailgate and Grill in Geiser-Pollman Park organized by the Baker County Cattlewomen and Baker County Livestock Association. www.eastwestshrinefootball.com
Baker City’s signature summer event, Miners Jubilee is a three-day celebration with a parade, vendors in the park, mining demonstrations, kids’ activities and bronc and bull riding at the fairgrounds. minersjubilee.com
We Like ‘Em Short Film Festival
Baker County Fair
August
August
The We Like ‘Em Short film festival celebrates the art of the short film and provides a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their talent. Entries come from around the world, and all must be shorter than 20 minutes (some are less than 60 seconds!). www.welikeemshort.com
Baker City Show-n-Shine
Held the first full week in August, the fair includes livestock events, music, games and much more. bakerfair.com/fair
Baker County Fair and Panhandle Rodeo
August
September
Enjoy a walk through vehicle history as restored cars line up at Geiser-Pollman Park, enjoy the Durkee Steak Feed at Quail Ridge Golf Course, and catch the Memory Cruise downtown in the evening. Information on Facebook
Pine Fest Music Festival September
This annual music festival features an eclectic mix of musical styles with bands and musicians from throughout the Northwest. www.pinefest.org
Twilight Parade
Baker County Fair in Halfway celebrates the region’s agricultural heritage with a livestock show, PRCA rodeo, parade and craft exhibits over Labor Day weekend. www.halfwayfairandrodeo.com
Taste of Baker October
Celebrate the flavors of Baker County during this annual event in downtown Baker City. Participating restaurants offer tastes of their popular fare — and maybe some new items. bakercitydowntown.com/taste-of-baker
Skiing at Anthony Lakes December
The annual Twilight Parade and tree lighting starts at 5 p.m. in downtown Baker City. Warming barrels are set up to ward off the chill and the Baker City Lions Club provides hot cocoa. The lighting, held at the intersection of Main and Resort streets, immediately follows the parade.
December through early April Located in Baker County along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway, this mountain riders’ hideaway is home to some of the best powder skiing in Oregon with 21 runs and over 900 vertical feet. There’s also 30 kilometers of nordic trails. anthonylakes.com
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Business Baker County Economy Although established by gold mining, Baker County’s chief economic bases now are farming, ranching, tourism and recreation.
Major employers in Baker County Health Care: 15.4% Retail: 12.5% Agriculture: 10.7% Manufacturing: 9.6% Education: 8.8% Construction: 7.6% Hospitality: 5.3% Government: 5.1%
Top 10 Baker County taxpayers Idaho Power Company: $2,124,179 Ash Grove Cement: $899,278 Union Pacific Railroad: $882,862 De Shaw Renewable Inv.: $682,186 Lumen Technologies Inc. (CenturyLink): $327,702 Oregon Telephone Corp.: $313,474 Northwest Pipeline Corp.: $311,487 Baker City Solare Center LLC: $168,321 Pacific Corp: $139,675 Verizon Communications: $117,970 SOURCES: https://datausa.io/profile/geo/baker-county-or#economy https://statisticalatlas.com/county/Oregon/Baker-County/Industries http://www7.bakercounty.org/Documents_Summary.php/
Business Resources Baker County Chamber of Commerce 490 Campbell St., Baker City, OR 97814 www.visitbaker.com Also on Facebook
Hells Canyon Chamber of Commerce 114 E. Record St., Halfway, OR 97814 www.hellscanyonchamber.com
Launch Pad Baker 2019 Main St. Ste. A, Baker City, OR 97814 541-519-5377 https://launchpadbaker.com Also on Facebook Small Business Development Center 2005 Washington Ave., Ste. 102 Baker City, OR 97814 541-403-2003 oregonsbdc.org
Baker City Downtown
www.bakercitydowntown.com Also on Facebook
Economic Development
Baker County Economic Development
1995 Third St., Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-5460 www.bakercountyeconomicdevelopment.org bakercountyedc@gmail.com Also on Facebook
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Utilities Natural Gas Cascade Natural Gas 888-522-1130
Electric Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative 4005 23rd St., Baker City 541-523-3616 otec.coop
Idaho Power Co.
PO Box 70, Boise, ID 800-488-6151 www.idahopower.com
Waste Services Baker Sanitary Service
3048 Campbell St., Baker City 541-523-2626 www.bakersanitary.com
Media Baker City Herald
2005 Washington Ave. Suite 101 Baker City 541-523-3673 www.bakercityherald.com news@bakercityherald.com Also on Facebook
Telephone & Internet The Greater Eastern Oregon Network 1809 Main St., Baker City 541-523-0270 www.thegeo.net
Telephone & Internet (Continued) Snake River PCS
349 First St., Richland 541-893-6115 www.eagletelephone.com
Eastern Oregon Net Inc
866-963-6665 www.centurylink.com
216 Chestnut St., La Grande 541-962-7873 www.eoni.com
Verizon
Spectrum
Century Link
1080 Campbell St., Baker City 541-524-9623 gvictra.com
855-243-8892 www.spectrum.com
U.S. Cellular
See City page
1084 Campbell St., Baker City 541-523-3334 www.uscellular.com
Hells Canyon Journal 145 N. Main Street PO Box 646, Halfway 541-742-7900 hcj@pinetel.com
Water & Sewer Call before you dig: Dial 811
Elkhorn Media Group
541-523-3400 https://elkhornmediagroup.com Also on Facebook
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Parks & Recreation State Parks Baker County boasts three state parks. Two are near water where you can camp, and the third features a historic landmark left from the mining era.
Unity Lake State Recreation Site
This park is described as “an oasis of green in Oregon’s high desert.” Attractions include boating and fishing. Or use the park as a basecamp to explore nearby wilderness areas. This area includes a boat ramp, boat trailer parking, restrooms and water. It’s open year-round, although camping is allowed April 1 through Oct. 31. There are 35 electrical sites with water, two cabins, and hot showers.
Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area
Now silent, the Sumpter Valley Dredge is the centerpiece of this park that pays homage to the gold mining days. Miles of tailings line the banks of Powder River, and the dredge left much of the rocky footprint. Built in 1935, it ran until 1954. It dug up more than $4 million worth of gold. The park is open May 1 through Oct. 31. Several miles of trails wind through the tailing piles and ponds, and visitors can tour the dredge. In the winter, the park trails are a perfect place for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Information: https://stateparks.oregon.gov
Historic Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
This park is located on the Oregon/Idaho border about 50 miles southeast of Baker City along Interstate 84. It is along the banks of Snake River’s Brownlee Reservoir. Historic markers and interpretive displays provide visitors with information on Farewell Bend’s significance on the Oregon Trail. Brownlee Reservoir offers fishing, water skiing and boating. For fishing information, check with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: https://myodfw.com/articles/warmwaterfishing-northeast-oregon The park is open for day use year-round. Camping is open from March through November. Reservations Reservable sites at both Unity Lake and Farewell Bend can be booked up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com
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County Parks Hewitt and Holcomb Parks
41132 Robinette Road, Richland, OR 97870 These two parks are located just outside of Richland, and offer water access to Brownlee Reservoir. Camping options include: RV spaces with electricity, water hookups, picnic table and a fire ring; or tent and RV spaces without hookups that have a picnic table and fire ring. There are also day use picnic tables, showers, restrooms, ice, firewood, and three boat ramps. Anglers fish for small and largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, perch and trout.
Powder River arm of the Snake River near Hewitt and Holcomb parks.
For reservations, please call: October through March: 541-524-7480 April through September: 541-893-6147
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Outdoor Recreation Hiking
Baker Valley lies between two major mountain ranges — the Elkhorns close by to the west, the Wallowas a bit farther away to the northeast. Both have a network of Forest Service trails open to hikers and horseback riders. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest: 1550 Dewey Ave. and 3285 11th St., Baker City; 541-523-6391. www.fs.fed.us/r6/w-w
Water sports
Baker County has quite a few waterways, with the most popular for boaters being Phillips Reservoir, 20 miles south of Baker City on Highway 7, and Brownlee Reservoir on the Snake River on the county’s eastern edge.
Ski and snowboard
When winter coats the high country with a blanket of snow, it’s time to pull those skis, snowboards and snowshoes out of storage. Baker County’s main winter attraction is Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, located about 20 miles west of Haines, 541-856-3277. www.anthonylakes.com
Snowmobile
Clubs in the Sumpter, Halfway and Burnt River areas maintain miles and miles of trails all winter.
Hunting
Baker County has populations of pretty much every big game animal and upland bird that can legally be hunted. Deer (both mule and whitetail) and Rocky Mountain elk lure the largest number of hunters, but the county also has herds of pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. The hunting season for bighorn sheep has been suspended indefinitely in the county.
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Fishing
Baker County has a wide variety of fisheries, including tiny and frigid alpine lakes, warmwater reservoirs that stretch for dozens of miles, and many rivers and streams that are stocked regularly with trout. Most water bodies are open year-round. Bag limits vary, but in general there are no limits on the number of warmwater species, including catfish and crappie, that anglers can keep.
Anthony Lakes
541-856-3277 www.anthonylakes.com
Forest Service
541-523-6391 www.fs.fed.us/r6/w-w/
Oregon State Parks
www.oregonstateparks.org
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 541-523-5832 myodfw.com
The Trailhead
1828 Main St., Baker City 541-523-1668 thetrailheadbakercity.com The Trailhead is a space for information on area outdoor recreation, including mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and camping. Also a full service bike and ski repair shop with bike demos/rentals, large area trail maps and more.
Only onsite Crematory in Baker City • Advanced Funeral Planning • Funeral, Memorial & Graveside Services • Pet Cremation • Memorials in Granite or Bronze • Competitive and Cost-Effective Burial & Cremation Packages
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Transportation
Baker City Trolley
Trolley
Bus
The Baker City Trolley, operated through Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, took to the streets in July 2009 and has been on the road ever since. It follows a single two-way route from the east side of Baker City to the west side.
Baker Truck Corral, 515 Campbell St. 800-231-2222 www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-stations-in-baker-city
Baker City Trolley
Greyhound Bus Lines
• Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Air
• Fares: Free
541-523-5663, www.bakeraircraft.com
Community Connection also offers an intercity connector between Baker City and La Grande on weekdays, and a monthly pass is $110 for unlimited rides. Also, buses are from Halfway and Sumpter to Baker City, and also Baker City to Ontario. Information: 541-523-7433, ccno.org
Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE)
Baker City Municipal Airport is three miles north of Baker City. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility. 43769 Heilner Dr, Baker City, OR 97814 541- 523-5663 • https://bakeraircraft.com
Baker Aircraft
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Emergency Services Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 Baker City Police Department: 1768 Auburn Ave., Baker City, 541-524-2014, www.bakercity.com Baker County Sheriff’s Office: 3410 K St., Baker City, 541-523-6415, www.bakersheriff.org Oregon State Police: 2445 Windmill Lane, Baker City, 541-523-5867, www.oregon.gov/osp Baker City Fire Department: 1616 Second St., Baker City, 541-523-3711, www.bakercity.com Poison Control: 800-222-1222
Rural Volunteer Fire Departments Baker Rural Fire Protection District
Pine Valley Rural Fire Protection District
Keating Rural Fire Protection District
Huntington Volunteer Fire Department
Greater Bowen Valley Rural Fire Protection District
Powder River Rural Fire Protection District
Haines Fire Protection District
Sumpter Volunteer Fire Department
Eagle Valley Rural Fire Protection District
Unity Burnt River Fire District
Surprise Springs Rural Fire Department
Medical Springs Rural Fire Protection District
Medical Transport programs Several air medical transports cover Eastern Oregon, and the programs offer reciprocating coverage — for instance, someone with a LifeFlight membership will be covered for a flight with Air St. Luke’s and vice versa. The website for the Association of Air Medical Membership Programs provides information about both LifeFlight and Air St. Luke’s. Visit https://aammp.us/ for details on the coverage area and cost.
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Emergency Alerts
Sign up to receive emergency alerts with Baker County ALERT, a free service to receive notifications about emergencies that may affect you. To sign up, go to bakersheriff.org and click on “Emergency Alerts.”
In Baker City, Metro West Ambulance serves the area for medical emergencies. The company offers a membership called LifeGuard for $59 per year that covers the cost of emergency medical treatment and transport. Register online at https:// ambulancemembership.com. Click on “Baker County.”
Crisis Resources MayDay Inc.
Advocacy center for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse; 1705 Main St. Suite 400, Baker City, 541-523-9472; 24-hour crisis line, 541-523-4134
Rachel Pregnancy Center
2192 Court Ave., Baker City, 541-523-5357
Emergency Assistance Community Connection
2810 Cedar St., Baker City, 541-523-6591
American Red Cross: 541-962-0952
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Baker City Prospectors discovered gold in Eastern Oregon in October 1861 and their find sparked a rush of miners to the area. Auburn was the first county seat, in 1862, but the home of county government moved to Baker City in 1868. Baker City was officially incorporated as a city in 1874, which means it will celebrate 150 years in 2024. Baker County and Baker City are named in honor of Col. Edward D. Baker, Oregon’s first U.S. Senator, who died in a Civil War battle in 1861. He was the only member of Congress to die in combat in the war. Originally named Baker City, the “City” was dropped in 1910. In 1989, city voters decided to return to the original name.
Population (2020): 10,099 Elevation: 3,451 feet City of Baker City
1655 First St., Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-6541 • www.bakercity.com
Incorporated: Oct. 13, 1874 Housing units: 4,736
Median home value: $197,812
Baker City Utilities
Baker County Library
Baker City Post Office
Library Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.: Noon-4 p.m.
Water/Sewer Department City of Baker City 1655 First St., Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-6541 • www.bakercity.com 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-8593
2400 Resort St., Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-6419 • www.bakerlib.org
Baker City Schools
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Baker School District 5J
2090 Fourth St., Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-2260 bakersd.org
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Baker High School
2500 E St., Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-2600 bhs.bakersd.org
Eagle Cap Innovative Jr./Sr. High School 2725 Seventh St., Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-2310 eaglecap.bakersd.org
Baker Technical Institute
2500 E St., Baker City, OR 97815 541-524-2651 bakerti.org
Baker Middle School
2320 Washington Ave., Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-2500 bms.bakersd.org
South Baker Intermediate School 1285 Third St., Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-2350 sbi.bakersd.org
The Armstrong nugget
The Armstrong nugget, a hunk of gold weighing 80 ounces, has been donated to Baker County by U.S. Bank in Baker City. Today it is worth more than $150,000 and is the largest gold nugget from Oregon still in existence. The nugget was discovered by miners George Armstrong and Dick Stewart on June 19, 1913, when they were placer mining in Buck Gulch, near Susanville in Grant County. Armstrong kept the nugget at the bank and borrowed against it for the rest of his life. A special exhibit featuring the nugget will be unveiled in spring of 2024 at the Baker Heritage Museum.
Brooklyn Primary School
1350 Washington Ave., Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-2450 brooklyn.bakersd.org
Haines Elementary School
400 School St., Haines, OR 97833 541-524-2400 haines.bakersd.org
Keating Elementary School
41964 Miles Bridge Road, Keating, OR 97814 541-523-2377 keating.bakersd.org
Baker Early Learning Center
2725 Seventh St., Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-2310 belc.bakersd.org
Baker Virtual Academy
2090 Fourth St., Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-2260 bva.bakersd.org
Baker Charter Schools
Includes Baker Web Academy and Baker Early College. 3000 Broadway St., Baker City, OR 97814 541-524-2300 bakercharters.org
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Greenhorn In the 1860s, some of the first Eastern Oregon mines opened in the Blue Mountains near the border of Baker and Grant counties. This period marked the start of Greenhorn, situated on rich placer and lode mining territory. The town’s name is disputed, either named for a pinnacle of green serpentine nearby, or for the inexperienced miners who came to strike it rich. By the 1900s, the town was incorporated but had few residents. There were enough, however, to boast a post office, two hotels, several stores, a brothel, and a tiny wooden jail. Like many of Oregon’s other gold mining towns, Greenhorn declined to nearly nothing after the 1942 federal gold mining ban prompted by World War II. Many of its wooden structures remained, rotting in the mountains. One morning in 1963, residents of nearby Canyon City discovered that the old Greenhorn Jail, dating to 1910, was sitting mysteriously in their town. Someone had moved the entire structure, and no one knew who, when, how, or why. A court case ensued for its return. Because the city straddles the Blue Mountain ridge, the district attorneys of Baker County and Grant County could not agree in which court the case should be held. To this day, the jail remains in Canyon City. Greenhorn remains the highest town in Oregon at 6,300 feet, and has the lowest population of any incorporated community.
Population (2020): 2 (none year round) Elevation: 6,300’ Incorporated: Feb. 20, 1903
Haines
Haines is named for Israel David Haines, who was born in Ohio on Dec. 7, 1827. In 1849 he joined the Rifle Regiment, whose mission was to “cross the plains to Oregon to take possession of the Hudson Bay territory” (excerpt from his journal). By 1864, Haines had a law practice in Silver City, Idaho. He moved to Baker City in 1867 where he served as an attorney and political leader, and ran herds of sheep in the Powder River Valley. He died June 19, 1892.
City of Haines
819 Front St., Haines, OR 97833 541-856-3366 • www.cityofhaines.org
Population (2020): 415 Elevation: 3,341 feet Incorporated: March 11, 1902
Baker County
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The Haines Stampede Rodeo
Haines is the place to be for the Fourth of July holiday. The Haines Stampede Rodeo tradition dates back to the 1890s. Today the rodeo covers two days — July 3 and 4 — at the rodeo grounds in Haines. On the actual holiday, the town celebrates with a pancake breakfast, parade, vendors in the park, and fireworks at dusk. To learn more, visit hainesstampede.com.
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Halfway The story of how Halfway got its name runs the gamut, but this is fairly close. A new post office was being established in 1887. As it was midway between existing post offices located at Cornucopia and Pine Town, the name “Midway” was requested. The postal officials replied that there was already a Midway, Oregon, and suggested Halfway. Two years later, the post office was moved to the current location of the town of Halfway. As it was about halfway between Pine Town and its original location near Jimtown, the name remained. Halfway was located in Union County until 1901, when it became part of Baker County.
Population (2020): 300 Elevation: 2,651 feet Incorporated: May 27, 1909
Halfway
PO Box 738, Halfway, OR 97834 541-742-4741
Pine Eagle School District 375 N. Main St. Halfway, OR 97834 541-742-2550 www.pineeaglesd.org
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Half.com
In 2000, Halfway changed its name to Half.com in exchange for incentives from a Philadelphia-based Internet store of the same name. The company gave the city $75,000 in cash, $20,000 for economic development and a $5,000 four-wheeler for the local Fair Board’s fundraising raffle. Halfway Elementary School received 20 new computers, and more than two dozen businesses in Pine Valley got websites. A year later, the website sold to eBay for $300 million and the town took back its old name.
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349 First, Richland • 541-893-6115 241 Main, Halfway • 541-540-6115
WELCOME TO BAKER COUNTY
Baker County Chamber of Commerce, serving all of Baker County including Baker City, Halfway, Richland, Haines, Sumpter, Unity and Huntington.
Visit www.visitbaker.com for business recommendations and county events.
Exit 304 Off I-84
490 Campbell Street Baker City, OR 541-523-5855 | info@visitbaker.com
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Huntington Henry Miller settled here in August of 1862, and built the Stage Tavern known for many years as “Miller Station.” It was on the overland route which was known to all who traveled in pioneer days. The place was bought out in 1882 by brothers J.B. & J.M. Huntington, with J.M. as the first postmaster. Huntington was known as a “division point” for the railroad. It became an important railroad town in 1884 when the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company made Huntington its common terminal.
City of Huntington
50 E. Adams, Huntington, OR 97907 541-869-2202 • huntingtoncityof@gmail.com
Huntington Catfish Derby
Huntington School District 520 3rd St. Huntington, OR 97907 541-869-2204 www.huntington.k12.or.us
Population (2020): 445 Elevation: 2,110 feet Incorporated: Feb. 18, 1891
You were there for us
now we’re here for you Baker County Veteran Services 1995 2200 3rd Street, Baker County Courthouse • 541-523-8223 Fourth Street, Baker City, OR 97814 • 541-523-8223 Rick Gloria, Veteran Services Coordinator
The Baker County Veteran Services Office provides access to the wide range of benefits and services offered to veterans and their dependents. Health Care, Education, Compensation & Pension, Burial Benefits & much more.
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Richland Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm is there! And so is Gregg Hinrichsen. As your Good Neighbor agent, Gregg can help you meet your insurance needs. At State Farm, you get a competitive rate and an agent who is dedicated to helping you get the coverage that’s right for you and the discounts you deserve. With 24 hour Good Neighbor service, getting in touch with Gregg & his team is easy! Walk in, call in, mail in, click in! Gregg has been a State Farm agent for 36 years. "Nobody takes care of you like State Farm along with Gregg, Jo, Michelle & Kisha."
State Farm Insurance 1722 Campbell • 541-523-7778 gregg@gregghinrichsen.com
Eagle Valley includes Richland, and nearby New Bridge. Gold was discovered in 1863 near Sparta, about nine miles northwest of Richland, which sparked an influx of miners. Homesteaders arrived in the 1870s and 1880s to settle in the valley. Agriculture is a cornerstone to this lower-elevation valley with a milder climate than much of the rest of Baker County, from farming to ranching to growing wine grapes. Highway 86 runs right through the middle of Richland, then continues on to Halfway. Richland also provides access to Brownlee Reservoir through two county parks: Hewitt and Holcomb.
City of Richland
89 Main St., Richland, OR 97870 541-893-6141 richcity@eagletelephone.com
Population (2020): 175 Elevation: 2,231 feet Incorporated: Aug. 8, 1902
Honoring a Hero
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Holcomb Park is named for John Noble Holcomb, the only Baker County resident to receive the Medal of Honor, America’s highest military decoration. Holcomb died on Dec. 3, 1968, near Quan Loi in Vietnam. He was 22. Even after he was wounded, Holcomb manned a machine gun after the regular gunner was hurt, and crawled through fire ignited by artillery to move several members of his squad.
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Sumpter
Sumpter Flea Markets
Sumpter is home to three flea markets every year: Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend and Labor Day weekend.
Sumpter was platted in 1898 and became a gold mining boomtown in less than a decade. After the Sumpter Valley Railroad arrived in 1896, the city population grew to 2,000 and featured churches, saloons, a brewery, sidewalks, three newspapers and an opera house — a nod to the nearly $9 million in gold that was extracted from the area’s 35 mines. Tragedy struck in August 1917 when fire swept through to destroy nearly 100 buildings over 12 blocks. By this time, most mines were going bust and many residents left town. The gold dredges, however, continued to operate for decades. The last and largest — a 72-bucket contraption that processed nine cubic feet of material per minute — fell silent in 1954 after extracting $4.5 million in gold from the valley. Today it is the centerpiece of a historic park.
City of Sumpter
240 N. Mill St., Sumpter, OR 97877 541-894-2314 • cityofsumpter@qwestoffice.net
Population (2020): 210 Elevation: 4,429 feet Incorporated: May 5, 1898
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Sumpter Valley Railroad
Construction of the narrow gauge Sumpter Valley Railroad in 1896 and the Transatlantic Railway in 1897 helped the mining and timber industries flourish for decades. Today visitors can take a ride on the restored steam-powered Sumpter Valley Railroad most weekends in the summer, and for special events in October, November and December. Visit www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org for information.
Gallery Classes Special Events
2020 Auburn Avenue Baker City, Oregon 541.523.5369 info@crossroads-arts.org
www.crossroads-arts.org
YOUR OUTDOOR RESOURCE IN DOWNTOWN BAKER CITY BIKES | SKIS SERVICE INFO & MORE 1828 Main Street Downtown Baker City, Oregon
(541) 523 - 1668
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Unity Don’t let the date of incorporation of 1972 fool you — the first post office in Unity was established in 1891. The upper Burnt River Valley thrived with logging, milling and mining operations. Miners and homesteaders established several small communities — Clarksville, Bridgeport, Hereford, Audrey, Whitney and Unity. Today the valley is home to ranches, many of which can trace their roots back to the homesteaders.
Burnt River School District 201 S. 1st Ave. Unity, OR 97884 541-446-3466 www.burntriver.k12.or.us
Population (2020): 75 Elevation: 4,040 feet Incorporated: July 31, 1972
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-4 1813 Main St, Baker City, OR (541) 523-7551 https://bettysbooks.indielite.org
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Social Services Baker County Health Department 2200 Fourth St., Baker City • 541-523-8211 Clinic Hours
8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 541-523-8211 for appointments. For hearing impaired please call 1-800-735-2900. Extended and travel clinics are available at various times throughout the year.
Services
Family owned & operated•Owners Mike& Jayne Skidgel Tuesday-Friday10am-5pmSaturday 10am-3pm OPEN 10 am tO 6 Pm •Monday-Saturday
www.bakerkicks.com •541-523-SHOE(7463)•1801Main St, Baker City
• Home visiting programs for first time parents, for children under 5 years old or with special needs. • Birth and death certificates • WIC • Communicable disease investigation/reporting • OHP Assistance for pregnant women • Water testing • Immunizations • Temporary Food Permits • Tobacco Cessation Referrals
Current Events
Wildfire Smoke Fact sheet: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/smoke.asp Traveling abroad? Click here for health related travel advisories: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel West Nile Virus Information & Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html
Department of Human Services (DHS) 3165 10th St., Baker City • 541-523-3648 www.oregon.gov/dhs/Offices/Pages/index.aspx
Lumber • Plywood Building Materials Hardware • Paint Plumbing • Electrical and much more! 3205 10th Street, Baker City 541-523-4422 Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 8 am - 5 pm • Closed Sun
Self-sufficiency officeservices: 541-523-3648 ODHS Self-Sufficiency offices offer help with food benefits (SNAP), cash for families (TANF), child care assistance, refugee services and domestic violence assistance. Child welfare: 541-523-6423 Aging and People with Disabilities Medicaid programs, food and nutrition services, report abuse and neglect. 541-523-5846 Vocational Rehabilitation: 541-523-8444
New Directions Northwest 3425 13th St., Baker City • 541-523-7400 https://newdirectionsnw.org/ New Directions Northwest specializes in helping people with alcohol, drug and gaming addictions, mental health, developmental disabilities and prevention services to individuals from Baker County, and throughout the state of Oregon. Serving Baker County since 1967. Services: Tele-health, mental health, addiction, crisis intervention, pain management, intellectual and developmental disabilities Programs: Outpatient. In-patient programs are Baker House and Recovery Village.
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Resources Local Government Baker County Courthouse 1995 Fourth St., Baker City, 541-523-8200, www.bakercounty.org Baker City Hall 1655 First St., Baker City, 541-523-6541, www.bakercity.com Sumpter City Hall 240 N. Mill St., Sumpter, 541-894-2314 Richland City Hall 89 Main St., Richland, 541-893-6141 Huntington City Hall 50 Adams St. E, Huntington, 541-869-2202 Haines City Hall 819 Front St., Haines, 541-856-3366 Halfway City Hall 155 E. Record St., 541-742-4741
Food Banks Northeast Oregon Compassion Center Food and clothing bank; 1250 Hughes Lane, Baker City, 541-523-9845 The Salvation Army: 2502 Broadway St., Baker City, 541-523-5853 Bread of Life: 3453 H St., Baker City, 541-523-5425 St. Francis de Sales: 2235 First St., Baker City, 541-523-4521 Halfway Lions Club Food Bank: 235 Lion St., Halfway, 541-742-7892. Third Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Huntington Food Bank: 25 W. Washington St., Huntington, Third Saturday from 9-11 a.m. https://ccno.org/food-bank/baker-county-food-resources/
Services Baker County Veterans Office 2200 Fourth St., Baker City, 541-523-8223 Baker County Health Department 2200 Fourth St., Baker City, 541-523-8211, www.bakercounty.org/health/health.html Social Security Administration 2205 Cove Ave., La Grande, 541-963-0105 Department of Human Services 3615 10th St., Baker City, 541-523-6423 Community Connection of Baker County: Assistance for seniors and low income households. Also weekly offerings of bingo, dominoes, card games and exercise classes. The dining center serves meals Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and offers Meals on Wheels. Suggested donation of $5 for those 60 and older or under 12, and $7.50 for younger people; 2810 Cedar St., Baker City, 541-523-6591; https://ccno.org/baker-county/ Community Dinner at Calvary Baptist Church: Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., 2107 Third St., Baker City, 541-523-3891 Baker County Vector Control: If you have a bad case of mosquitoes around your house, this is the number to call. Vector Control keeps a handle on the insect pests, as well as tests mosquito samples for West Nile Virus; 541-523-1151
Emergency Assistance Community Connection: 2810 Cedar St., Baker City, 541-523-6591 American Red Cross: 541-962-0952
Pets Best Friends of Baker Inc.
541-519-7387 • www.bestfriendsofbaker.org Best Friends of Baker has been rescuing cats and dogs in Baker County for more than 30 years — saving strays off the street as well as those who go unclaimed at the impound facility. They also accept animals from deceased owners, those going into assisted living and who have lost their homes or are moving. Best Friends provides food for dog and cat owners who need help feeding their pets, especially in the winter. Donations of food for adult dogs and cats, puppies and kittens is critical as winter approaches. Best Friends’ animals are available for adoption and can be found on www.petfinder.com. You can search by zip code to find animals up for adoption, call 541-519-7387 for more information, and visit www.bestfriendsofbaker.org for an adoption application. SHOP TO SUPPORT: Best Friends operates a thrift shop called Rescued Treasures to help fund their mission. It is located at 2950 Church St. The market is open Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mollie Atwater and Friends
Provides spay/neuter vouchers. Request forms are available at the two veterinarian clinics in Baker City, and also at Rescued Treasures, 2950 Church St.
Trap-Neuter-Release
Program raises funds to help reduce the population of feral cats. To donate, call Baker City Police Department at 541-524-2014 or, send a check to New Hope, PO Box 146, Baker City, OR 97814 (specify TNR in the memo line).
New Hope for Eastern Oregon Animals
541-403-2710 www.newhopeforanimals.org Also on Facebook This group rescues and rehabilitates dogs with the Powder Pals program. After training, the animals are put up for adoption. The group also has cats available for adoption.
Veterinarian Clinics
Baker Animal Clinic 2490 10th St., Baker City, 541-523-3611 Baker Veterinary Hospital 3425 10th St., Baker City, 541-523-7772
Dog licenses
Baker City Hall 1655 First St., Baker City, 541-523-6541
Lost pets?
Baker Animal Clinic 2490 10th St. in Baker City • 541-523-3611 The Animal Clinic is the city’s animal impound. Baker City Herald 541-523-3673 • www.bakercityherald.com The “lost and found” classified ads are free — this is a good place to look for your missing pet, or to advertise if you find a lost dog.
Dog park
580 Baker St. (near Sam-o Swim Center) Features separate spaces for large and small dogs. http://bakercity.com/2283/Dog-Park
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Healthcare Hospital Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City 3325 Pocahontas Road, Baker City 541-524-7744 www.saintalphonsus.org
Services
• Breast care • Cardiac Stress Test • Clinics • Audiology • Cardiology • Dermatology • Gynecologic Oncology • Orthotics • Dietary services • EKG • Echocardiograms • Emergency services • Infusion Therapy, including Chemotherapy infusions • Laboratory • Medical/Surgical services • Orthopedics • Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy • Pulmonary Function Test • Radiology • Cat Scan • Diagnostic X-rays • Mammography • MRI • Ultrasound • Respiratory therapy • Sleep studies • Surgical services • Telehealth
Cardiology
St. Luke’s Eastern Oregon Medical Associates 3950 17th St. • 541-523-1001 • Trisha K. Adams Eckman, MD • Neil J. Carroll, MD • Dean N. Defrees, MD • Eric R. Lamb, MD • J. Daniel Smithson, MD • Lily J. Wittich, MD • Monte W. Anderson, PA-C • Kerma L. Cook, NP • Braton P. Fredline, PA-C • Korey V. Ham, NP • Micah J. Thayn, PA-C • Laura M. Van Duker, PA-C • Colleen M. McDonald, LCSW • Lauren K. Zink, RD
Gynecology & Gynecologic Oncology Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care 3175 Pocahontas Road 208-302-2200 • Patrick Connor, MD
Lactation Consultation Services Lactation Consultation Services 3325 Pocahontas Road 541-524-7747
Nutrition Education & Counseling Nutrition Education & Counseling 3325 Pocahontas Road 541-881-7470
Oncology
Saint Alphonsus Heart Care 3325 Pocahontas Road 208-302-0000 • Nicholas Hodgman, MD • Alex Johnson, MD • Michael Rich, MD
Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care
Dermatology
3325 Pocahontas Road 541-524-8000 • Samuel Capra, MD
Mountain Pine Dermatology 3175 Pocahontas Road 208-898-7467 • R. Scott Thomas, DO • Jen Wicklund, NP • Ben Perry, DO
Family Medicine Elkhorn Family Medicine 3705 Midway Dr. 541-519-4250 • Logan Fredrickson, DO
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group 3325 Pocahontas Road 541-524-8000 • Lisa Lanning, MD • Zach Allen, PA-C • Jacquelyn Adams, DNP, FNP-C
3325 Pocahontas Road 541-524-7870
Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Physical Therapy Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS)
3325 Pocahontas Road 541-524-7720 Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Hand Therapy, SpeechLanguage Pathology, Sports Therapy
Baker Valley Physical Therapy 3950 17th St. 541-523-8888 bakervalleypt.com
Integrative Physical Therapy 1928 Court St. 541-523-9664 www.iptbc.com
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Podiatry Granite View Foot & Ankle
3175 Pocahontas Road • 541-963-0265 • Travis Hampton, DPM
Sanders Podiatry
2830 10th St. • 541-524-0122 • Brian Sanders, DPM
Anesthesia • Jesse Jarnes, CRNA • Ben Bruestle, CRNA
Wound Care Saint Alphonsus Wound Care
3325 Pocahontas Road • 541-524-7870
Emergency Medicine • Ian Buchanan, MD • Mark Burriesci, MD • David Ingram, MD • Michael McQueen, MD • David Richards, MD • Kaare Tingelstad, DO • Derek Guy Zickgraf, DO • Kennan Richards, MD
Radiology & Imaging Radiology & Imaging 3325 Pocahontas Road 541-524-7812
Clinics St. Luke’s Eastern Oregon Medical Associates
3950 17th St. 541-523-1001 • Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. • Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon (walk-in clinic only) Provider services • Adult, pediatric and obstetrical care; surgical care; nurse care management; on-site behavioral health counselor; collaborative programs for vaccinations (Baker County Health Department) and mental health counseling services (New Directions Behavioral Health and Wellness). Specialty clinic services • Urology; anti-coagulation clinic; on-site laboratory and x-ray services; mobile mammography; transportation to Mountain States Tumor Institute in Fruitland, ID
Pine Eagle Clinic
218 N. Pine St., Halfway 541-742-5023 Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • J. Daniel Smithson, MD • Dean N. Defrees, MD • Kathryn L. Grace, PA-C • Robert Bachman, PT
Services
• Wellness and preventive care; annual exams; immunizations; childhood diseases; women’s health services; CDL exams; sports physicals; diabetes management; specialist referrals; medication refills; lab tests; treatment of acute illnesses; skin exams; sutures; occupational health services; physical therapy.
Community Education Eastern Oregon Head Start Baker Early Learning Center 2725 Seventh St., Baker City 541-524-2310 https://eouheadstart.org/
Eastern Oregon Head Start - Baker Center 1927 16th St., Baker City 541-523-2696 https://eouheadstart.org/
Preschool Promise Preschool Promise is a model for a publicly-funded, high-quality preschool system. Preschool Promise leverages high-quality, local and culturally-relevant early child care and education programs and makes them available to children living at 200% of the poverty level. https://eouheadstart.org/ tammy.pierce@malesd.org kelly.poe@malesd.org
Blue Mountain Community College - Baker County 3275 Baker St., Baker City 541-523-9127 BMCCBaker@bluecc.edu www.bluecc.edu/about/locations/bmcc-baker-county BMCC Baker County has a variety of offerings: • College credit classes/A.A.O.T. transfer • Job skills workshops • College preparatory classes including ABE, GED preparation and testing, and ESL • Customized training for business and industry • Emergency medical training, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy, first aid, and certain occupational certifications • Personal enrichment courses
Preschools www.211info.org/search-resources
Childcare resources Theresa Martinez, coordinator: theresa.martinez@malesd.org Chalene Harshman, infant toddler specialist: chalene.harshman@ malesd.org Kyla Emerson, quality improvement specialist: kyla.emerson@ malesd.org www.211info.org/search-resources
Baker Relief Nursery 1925 16th St., Baker City 541-239-5054 https://bakerreliefnursery.org/ Relief Nurseries offer several services, including an infant/ toddler therapeutic classroom, home visits, parent education, a clothing and diaper closet, and food bank. Updates and information are posted on Facebook.
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Seniors, Veterans, Employment & Voters Services in the Home
Oregon Home Care Commission 877-867-0077 The Oregon Home Care Commission supports homecare workers, personal support workers and consumer/employers by: • Defining qualifications of homecare (HCW) and personal support workers (PSW) • Providing a statewide registry of HCW and PSW • Providing training opportunities and • Serving as the “employer of record” for collective bargaining for homecare and personal support workers who receive service payments that are from public funds. www.oregon.gov/dhs/seniors-disabilities/hcc/pages/index.aspx
Home Health
• Enhabit Home Health & Hospice: 3370 10th St. Suite D, Baker City, 541-523-3335
Hospice
• Heart ‘n’ Home Hospice: 3370 10th St. Suite E, Baker City, 541-524-7688 https://lhcgroup.com/
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)
• Aging and People with Disabilities: This department helps determine eligibility for long term care (both in home or in a facility) and Medicaid. This office is also a resource for SNAP, the federal food assistance program. 541-523-5846
Residential Care
Veterans Services
Assisted Living
Employment
A facility consisting of shared or individual living units in a homelike surrounding. Services available on a 24-hour basis. • Ashley Manor: 1040 Lund Lane, Baker City, 541-524-9880 • Settlers Park: 2895 17th St., Baker City, 541-523-0200 • Memory Lane Homes: 3078 Resort St., Baker City, 541-523-1150 A facility with fully self-contained individual living units. Offers and coordinates a range of services available on a 24-hour basis. • Meadowbrook Place: 4000 Cedar St., Baker City, 541-523-6333 • Settlers Park: 2895 17th St., Baker City, 541-523-0200
Baker City Cycling Classic
Bicyclists ride a course around downtown during a stage of the Baker City Cycling Classic, a four-stage bicycle race held in late June every year. For details, visit bakercitycyclingclassic.com
• Baker County Veterans Office: 2200 Fourth St., Baker City, 541-523-8223 • Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs: 800-633-8801 • Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Club: 2005 Valley Ave., Baker City, 541-523-4988 • Work Source Oregon: 1575 Dewey Ave., Baker City, 541-523-8207, www.worksourceoregon.org
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Volunteer Culture Baker Heritage Museum
2480 Grove St., Baker City 541-523-9308 March-October www.bakerheritagemuseum.com
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center |
22267 Highway 86, Baker City, 541-523-1843 This museum, which opened in 1992, has been closed for energyefficient renovations. During the closure, the center has set up an exhibit at the Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St. Also, you can access the Oregon Trail ruts right off the highway. The center will reopen on Memorial Day of 2024. It features exhibits that share the history of the Oregon Trail, as well as living history performances and special events that portray life on the Trail. New this year is a partnership with Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, which will run the gift shop. For information, email ginger@crossroads-arts.org.
Eastern Oregon Museum 610 Third St., Haines Memorial Day-Labor Day easternoregonmuseum.com
Pine Valley Community Museum 155 E. Record St., Halfway
Lifespan of Baker City
541-523-6591 Accepting applications for prospective volunteer respite providers.
The Salvation Army
2505 Broadway St., Baker City, 541-523-5853 During the holidays, volunteers are needed to ring bells for the red kettle fundraisers.
Service Clubs Service clubs are the backbone of the community — these priceless volunteers sustain events such as the Easter egg hunt, Trick-or-Treat Downtown and Community Night Out. The clubs also support the community through donations and scholarships. Membership has been waning in recent years — if you’ve always wanted to make a difference in your community, now is a great time to join a service club.
Baker City Kiwanis
David Cowan, 541-523-6027; also on Facebook (bakercitykiwanis).
Baker City Lions Club
Meets at noon Thursdays at Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St. Also on Facebook. Membership information: Blake Marlia, 541-523-8888.
Baker City Rotary Club
Meets at noon Mondays at the Baker Tower. Also on Facebook. Membership information: Greg Baxter, 541-523-8205
Sumpter Municipal Museum
Soroptimist International
Huntington Museum
Baker County Cattlewomen
Chinese Cemetery
Daughters of the American Revolution
245 S. Mill St., Sumpter • 541-894-2314 395 First St., Huntington Facebook: Huntington Oregon Historical Society & Museum Windmill Lane, east of Interstate 84
Arts Crossroads Carnegie Art Center
2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City, 541-523-5369 Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday www.crossroads-arts.org
Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre 2021 Main St., Baker City, 541-523-9652 www.easternoregonregionaltheatre.com
Social Services Baker County CASA
2024 Main St., Baker City, 541-403-1375 https://casaeo.org/ Court-Appointed Special Advocates. Volunteers are needed to help make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children in Baker County.
Community Connection
2810 Cedar St., Baker City, 541-523-6591 Looking for dining hostesses, delivery drivers for Meals on Wheels, musicians, bingo callers, craft class instructor and fundraising.
MayDay Inc.
1705 Main St. Suite 400, Baker City, 541-523-9472 MayDay provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including care homes.
Jo Hinrichsen, 541-523-7778; Michelle Paoletti, 541-519-5199. Meetings are held four times per year. Contact: Michelle Kaseberg, 541-519-4971 Betty Milliman, 541-523-5752. Meets the second Friday of each month, alternating between Baker City and La Grande.
Baker County
Fun Fact
Downtown Trick-or-Treat
The Baker City Kiwanis Club organizes a Downtown Trick-or-Treat event on Halloween every year that brings thousands of costumed kids — and adults — to downtown for sweet treats.
four seasons of adventure Travel Baker County promotes tourism in Baker County which is a scenic region of eastern Oregon, known for its natural beauty, historic sites, and outdoor recreational opportunities. Travel Baker County works to showcase all that this area has to offer to visitors, with the goal of driving tourism and economic growth in the region. TravelBakerCounty.com
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Wildfire Prevention Wildfire is our most imminent natural disaster. Rural living comes with both advantages and disadvantages. We have a slower pace of life — there is no rush hour, and rarely long lines to wait. There’s also the ability to live a bit closer to nature, whether that means within a few minutes’ driving distance of the mountains or right up in the forest. But a forest means a possibility of fire — August 2015 exemplified that when lightning sparked two wildfires that together scorched more acres than any fire in recent Baker County history. The Cornet/Windy Ridge Complex was fueled by a combination of hot temperatures, high winds, and low humidity. It grew fast, forcing homeowners to evacuate and wait to hear if they had a home left. That complex alone burned more than 104,000 acres. On July 31, 2016, the Rail Fire ignited and ultimately charred 42,000 acres in southern Baker County near Unity. That’s a lot of land, and a mixture of public and private ownership.
Defense tactics
County Departments Baker County Oregon www.bakercounty.org • 1995 Third St., Baker City Offices are located at the courthouse, unless noted.
Assessor
ksavage@bakercountyor.gov • 541-523-8203
Commissioners
Shane Alderson, Bruce Nichols, Christina Witham 541-523-8200
Clerk and Elections 541-523-8207
District Attorney
Greg Baxter: 541-523-8200
Those who choose to live among the trees aren’t without defenses when it comes to wildfire.
Emergency Management
There is something called a “defensible space zone” — removing all dead vegetation, thinning out thick shrubs and trees, and removing “ladder fuels” by cutting low tree branches and pruning or removing shrubs that grow under the trees.
Baker County Fair/Fairgrounds
Six steps to creating a defensible space Determine the size of an effective defensible space 1. This varies by home, but a general guideline is 30 feet for dry grass and 100 feet for shrubs and woodland (on a flat slope). For a steep slope, those numbers increase to 100 feet for grasses and 200 feet for shrubs/woodland. 2. Remove dead vegetation • Remove dead and dying trees • Remove dead native and ornamental shrubs • Remove dead branches • Remove dead leaves, needles and twigs • Remove dried grass, weeds and flowers • Remove dried cheatgrass 3. Separate trees and shrubs With the defensible space zone, native trees and shrubs should not occur in a dense stand. Sagebrush, shrubs, pine and juniper should be separated by a space that is at least twice the plant’s height. 4. Create a space between tree branches and low plants Ensure there is a space between low-growing vegetation and the lowest tree branches. If not trimmed, the vegetation is considered “ladder fuel,” allowing a fire to climb up into a tree’s branches. The recommended separation is a space that is three times the height of the lower vegetation. If no vegetation grows beneath the tree, remove tree branches at least two feet above the ground so burning needles and twigs can’t ignite the tree. 5. Create “lean, clean, and green” areas The first goal is to eliminate easily ignitable fuels near the house. The second goal is to keep fire intensity low if it does burn near the house. The “lean, clean and green” area is often the residential landscape with irrigation, ornamental plants and regular maintenance. 6. Maintain the defensible space zone Maintaining the defensible space is an ongoing activity. Plants grow back and flammable vegetation needs to be routinely removed. Before each fire season, re-evaluate property using these steps. — National Fire Protection Association: www.nfpa.org
Firewise Communities
Baker County now has three Firewise Communities, which are designated areas where the property owners follow the steps to create defensible spaces around their homes. In addition to the above six steps, driveaways are maintained to allow good access for fire trucks. Information www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire/Firewise-USA
jyencopal@bakercountyor.gov • 541-523-9669 2600 East St., Baker City 541-523-7881 • bakerfair.com
Health Department
2200 Fourth St. • 541-523-8211
Juvenile
541-523-8215
Baker Heritage Museum 2480 Grove St.
Adler House Museum 2305 Main St.
Parks
Hewitt and Holcomb parks, Richland www.bakercounty.org/parks/parks.html
Parole and Probation
3410 K St., Baker City • 541-523-6415
Planning
Property services, technical assistance, zoning ordinances. 541-523-8219
Road
Maintains county roads and bridges. bcroad@bakercountyor.gov • 541-523-6417
Sheriff’s Office
Search and rescue, county jail 3410 K St., Baker City • bakersheriff.org
Surveyor
541-523-3803
Treasurer
Collection/disbursement of property taxes. 541-523-8221
Veterans
2200 Fourth St. • 541-523-8223
Noxious Weed Control
jpettingill@bakercountyor.gov • 541-523-0618
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Elkhorn Scenic Byway The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is 106 miles long, and chances are you won’t see very many other cars on this route that takes you all the way around the Elkhorn Mountains.
Closure Snow closes a segment between Granite and Anthony Lakes from late fall to early summer (sometimes as late as July 4).
Highlights along the way include Phillips Reservoir, the Sumpter Valley Railroad, the Sumpter Dredge State Heritage Area, North Fork John Day campground and the Anthony Lakes area.
Distance 106 miles
The route From Baker City, take Highway 30 north to Haines (10 miles) where you turn left onto Anthony Lakes Highway. At Elkhorn Summit, the byway winds down to the North Fork John Day River and a junction with the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway. Turn left toward Granite, then Sumpter. Three miles past Sumpter, turn left onto Highway 7 and head back to Baker City. Or, you can always follow the route the other way — toward Sumpter first.
Time 5 to 6 hours, depending on how many stops you make along the way to explore Attractions Phillips Reservoir, Sumpter Valley Railroad, Sumpter Dredge State Heritage Area, Anthony Lakes Information www.fs.usda.gov/wallowa-whitman/
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Hells Canyon Scenic Byway The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is a loop that encircles the Wallowa Mountains, intersecting with Interstate 84 at La Grande and Baker City. Small towns along the drive offer visitor services, but plan ahead because you’ll find stretches of more than 80 miles without gas. Closures The entire route is fully open only from late spring to fall because a segment between Joseph and Halfway closes with snow in winter. Tourists are encouraged to check road conditions on www. hellscanyonbyway.com. The byway circles the Wallowa Mountains through 11 communities, offering visitors a taste of life in rural Northeastern Oregon. Summer recreation options along the way include a tramway at Wallowa Lake, fishing in cold rivers, hiking the canyon country or alpine forests, camping in parks or the wilderness, or playing in the water for a refreshing dip on a hot day. In the winter, there are places to ski or ride a snowmobile on a section of the byway that closes to automobiles after the snow falls.
The route The 218-mile trip can be done clockwise (Baker City-La GrandeJoseph-Halfway-Richland-Baker City) or counterclockwise (Baker City-Richland-Halfway-Joseph-La Grande-Baker City) Services Gas and food can be found in every town, but there can be long stretches between so be prepared. Closure In the winter, a segment between Halfway and Joseph is closed due to snow. Information www.hellscanyonbyway.com
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National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center The 500 acre historic site has over four miles of interpretive hiking trails, including an easy access path to original ruts of the Oregon Trail carved by pioneer wagons migrating to Oregon 150 years ago. The Interpretive Center is reopening on Memorial Day 2024 after an extended closure. travelbakercounty.com/oregon-trail-interpretive-center
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Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort Anthony Lakes ski area, located 35 miles from Baker City in the Elkhorn Mountains, offers winter fun for skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers. In the summer and fall, it turns into an outdoor hot spot for hikers and mountain bikers. For details, visit anthonylakes.com
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Sumpter Valley Railroad This historic steam train operates weekends on narrow-gauge tracks that run from McEwen Station to Sumpter. Special events include staged robberies, night trains and fall foliage events. Visit www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org for information.
Community Connection 2810 Cedar Street, Baker City • 541-523-6591 Caring for our Senior Citizens in their homes and at our Senior Center
IN-HOME CARE: • A few hours a week to keep Senior Citizens living independently in their homes. • Bathing, dressing, meal preparation, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, respite care, transportation to doctor appointments. HEALTH SERVICES: • Medical Equipment Loans NUTRITION: • Daily Monday - Friday • Serving 11:30 am to 12:30 pm • A nutritious hot meal at the Dining Center • Meals on Wheels delivered to the home for those who qualify TRANSPORTATION: • In Baker: Trolley Service 7 am - 7 pm Mon. - Fri. & 8 am - 5 pm Saturdays • Call for information on Baker - La Grande commuter service • Dial-a-Ride around Baker City 7am – 5pm Mon. – Fri. Now Fare Free! (541) 523-7433 • Baker City to Huntington to Ontario Shopping/Appointment Bus Thurs. Fare Free – Call (541) 523-7433 • Sumpter to Baker City Shopping/Appointment Bus Fri. Fare Free – Call (541) 523-7433 • Weekly service from Halfway and Richland to Baker • See route and times at www.neotransit.org Pinochle Fri 6pm Duplicate Bridge Fri 12:30pm Call for activities offered Such as Tai Chi, Tai Ji, Stretch & Flex, Line Dancing and Bingo!
Baker County Senior Programs Joe Hayes, County Manager
Bingo: Mon. 6pm Jackpots & Special Games Tues. 1pm Played on Hard Cards
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