2015-16
Baker County
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Welcome
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aker County is in the northeastern corner of Oregon along Interstate 84 — 300 miles east of Portland and 75 miles west of the Idaho border. The county’s population is 16,280 and covers more than 3,000 square miles. The county seat, Baker City, is the largest community with a population close to 10,000. Located at the base of the Elkhorn Mountains at an elevation of 3,369 feet, Baker City offers a variety for outdoor enthusiasts — skiing fresh powder, hiking, camping, fishing or driving the scenic byways. In town, the historic district boasts more than 100 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. For up-to-the-minute information on attractions and turn-by-turn GPS instructions, download the Go Northeast Oregon app (pictured below) on Apple iTunes or Google Play.
Snapshot Amenities Public Parks - 9 Swimming pools - 1 Public tennis courts - 6 Sports fields - 8 Golf courses - 1 Cinemas - 1 Public libraries - 6 Museums/galleries - 10 Churches - 28
Major employers
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Local government State government St. Alphonsus Medical Center Federal government Marvin Wood Products Ash Grove Cement Behlen Country Oregon Trail Electric Natural Structures Guyer & Associates Orchard Wood Products Baker City Herald
Weather 4 Connections 8 10 Community resources Health services 12 Schools 18 Youth 20 Library 22 24 Art and theater Transportation 26 30 Nonprofits Volunteer 32 Service clubs 36 Baker County Living is published annually by Churches 38 the Baker City Herald, a division of Western Senior services 40 Communications Inc. Pets, state resources 42 Rural living 44 Contact us: Baker City Herald, Gardening 46 P.O. Box 807, Winter 50 Baker City, OR 97814 54 Code of the West Website: 62 Living with wildfire Public lands 70 www.bakercityherald.com Outdoor recreation 74 Phone: 541-523-3673 Elkhorn Scenic Byway 78 info@bakercityherald.com Hells Canyon Byway 80 Baker County Living 1
Animal Health & Services Donna's Groom & Board..........................................71 Scorpio.....................................................................5 Arts & Entertainment Crossroads Art Center...............................................69 Attractions & Events Anthony Lakes.........................................................17 Baker County Fair Event Center................................67 Baker Heritage Museum..........................................73 Cole's Tribute Center................................................47 Elkhorn Lanes..........................................................15 Eltrym Theater.........................................................35 Go Northeast Oregon App........................................84 Hells Canyon Adventures..........................................53 Plan It Event Calendar..............................................86 Quail Ridge Golf Course...........................................23 Auto, Towing & Repair Eagle Valley Collision Rebuilders.................................5 Grumpy's Repair......................................................81 Mike Bork Auto.......................................................75 Paradise Truck Wash................................................35 Paul's Transmissions................................................11 Communications Snake River PCS......................................................79 Computers Outstanding Computer Service.................................49 Contractors, Equipment & Sales ACI Agricultural........................................................77 Baker Electric..........................................................11 Britt Sand & Gravel/Farwest Concrete......................45 Triple C Redi Mix.....................................................43 Elkhorn Drilling.......................................................11 Olson's Tractor & Hydraulics.....................................41 Robbin's Farm Equipment........................................35 Education & Training Baker County Library...............................................73 Blue Mtn. Community College..................................57 Faith Organization Church Directory......................................................51 St. Stephen's...........................................................41 Financial Services Community Bank....................................................65 Guyer & Associates CPA's PC....................................83 Old West Federal Credit Union..................................41 For The Home Cabin Cowboy..........................................................65 Courtesy Home Furnishings......................................13 Forty Winks And A Splash........................................63 Fuel Black Distributing, Inc.............................................37 Fletcher's Shell........................................................47 Gas N Snack............................................................53 Funeral Services
Advertiser Index Gray's West & Company..........................................87 Stone Tributes.........................................................85 Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home.............................82 Health & Medical Services Anita Swartz MA, CCC-SLP.........................................81 Baker Vision Clinic...................................................29 Baker City Pharmacy...............................................53 Dr. Michael Rushton, DPM..........................................9 Eagle Optical...........................................................47 Eastern Oregon Audiology........................................85 Elkhorn Denture......................................................25 Family Wellness Center............................................49 Heart n Home ........................................................27 Integrative Physical Therapy....................................77 Eagle Cap Clinic.......................................................57 Snake RIver Dermatology........................................67 St. Alphonsus............................................................7 St. Luke's.........................................inside front cover Home Maintenance & Repair Curtis Heating & Air.................................................11 Heaven's Best.........................................................23 Miller's Lumber & Truss...........................................63 Ne-Hi Enterprises.....................................................63 Scott's Heating & Air................................................17 Insurance Services Ag Insurance...........................................................31 Bisnett Insurance.....................................................59 Country Financial.....................................................87 Nick Conklin Insurance............................................33 State Farm Insurance Gregg Hinrichsen....................55 Wheatland Insurance...............................................75 Landscaping & Nurseries Baker Botanicals......................................................67 Ace Nursery............................................................55 Oregon Trail Landscape & Nursery...........................83 Lodging & RV Parks Eagle Valley RV........................................................55 Orvillle Chandler Ranch...........................................87 Sunridge Inn...........................................................31 Manufacturers Ashgrove Cement...............................inside back cover Elkhorn Boot Repair.................................................71 Organizations Baker Co Chamber of Commerce..................back cover Baker County Democrats..........................................21 Baker County Economic Development..........back cover Baker Lions Club.....................................................75 Elk's Lodge #338....................................................59 Historic Baker City...................................................81 Soroptimist International of Baker County................77 Personal & Wellness Services Baker YMCA............................................................33 Baker Valley Travel..................................................63 Barefoot Wellness....................................................75
Gold Heart Massage.................................................15 Serenity Salon.........................................................39 Publishing Companies Baker City Herald....................................................48 Real Estate & Related Services
Adept Inspections LLC..............................................27 Allied Mortgage........................................................9 Homestead Realty....................................................87 John Howard & Associates..........................................5 Nelson Real Estate...................................................88 Restaurants Baker County Custom Meats.....................................61 Baker Truck Corral...................................................43 Barley Brown's Brew Pub & Tap Room.......................3 Crave A Bowl..........................................................83 Coffee Corral...........................................................25 Dairy Queen...........................................................69 Haines Steak House.................................................39 Oregon Trail Restaurant...........................................71 Sumpter Junction.......................................................3 Taco Time................................................................61 The Little Bagel Shop...............................................35 Retailers Baker City Vape......................................................79 Baker Copy, Ship & Mail..........................................27 Baker Food Co-op....................................................21 Baker Gold & Silver..................................................55 Betty's Books..........................................................83 Cliff's Saws & Cycles................................................61 Cody's General Store...............................................69 Computer Maniac.....................................................15 Copper Belt Winery..................................................25 Crunchy Mama's......................................................82 doTerra...................................................................71 Forty Winks And A Splash........................................63 Powder River Fly Shop.............................................69 Powder River Trophy & Engraving............................69 Random Resales......................................................77 Theresa's Treasures..................................................79 Trader Ray's............................................................33 Richland/Halfway Businesses Eagle Valley RV........................................................55 Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home.............................82 Social Services Baker County Health Department.............................82 Baker County Veterans.............................................67 CASA.......................................................................27 Community Connection............................................19 Eastern Oregon Head Start.........................................5 MayDay..................................................................81 Storage Saf-T-Stor................................................................15 Utilities Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative..............................61
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Weather
Rainy Oregon? Not on the east side ■■Our average rainfall is 10.68 inches — for the year
By Jayson Jacoby
Much of Baker County lies within a double rain shadow — meaning the surrounding mountains block most rainproducing weather. Puddles, suffice it to say, are an uncommon hazard hereabouts. 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 goodly portion of the water that the Cascades don’t get is wrung out by the Elkhorns, the 9,000-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. The average rainfall at the Baker City Municipal Airport is 10.68 inches. Portland, Salem and Eugene each gets doused with more than three times as much. What those cities don’t get much of, though, is snow. Or sub-zero temperatures. Both of which are relatively common in Baker County. The explanation for this involves a couple of factors. See Page 6 The chart at right lists the monthly averages and extremes, all from the Baker City Municipal Airport's records, 1951 to present.
JANUARY Avg. high: 33.9 Avg. low: 16.9 Precipitation: .99 Record High: 59 Record Low: -28
JULY Avg. high: 84.9 Avg. low: 48.3 Precipitation: .58 Record High: 104 Record Low: 30
FEBRUARY Avg. high: 41.1 Avg. low: 22.3 Precipitation: .64 Record High: 66 Record Low: -28
AUGUST Avg. high: 84.2 Avg. low: 46.9 Precipitation: .85 Record High: 106 Record Low: 27
MARCH Avg. high: 49.8 Avg. low: 26.6 Precipitation: .82 Record High: 78 Record Low: -5
SEPTEMBER Avg. high: 75.1 Avg. low: 38.7 Precipitation: .68 Record High: 101 Record Low: 17
APRIL Avg. high: 58.7 Avg. low: 31.0 Precipitation: .84 Record High: 89 Record Low: 12
OCTOBER Avg. high: 62.4 Avg. low: 30.3 Precipitation: .63 Record High: 90 Record Low: 1
MAY Avg. high: 67.1 Avg. low: 38.1 Precipitation: 1.37 Record High: 94 Record Low: 14
NOVEMBER Avg. high: 45.5 Avg. low: 24.8 Precipitation: .93 Record High: 72 Record Low: -16
JUNE Avg. high: 75.3 Avg. low: 44.5 Precipitation: 1.33 Record High: 102 Record Low: 26
DECEMBER Avg. high: 35.6 Avg. low: 18.0 Precipitation: 1.02 Record High: 60 Record Low: -39
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Scorpio International 2628 10th Street, Baker City (541)523-3156
scorpiointl@centurylink.com David Burris, Owner & Operator HAGENDIRECT
Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Eastern Oregon Head Start serves Union and Baker Counties for preschool children 3-4 years old. Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. They engage parents in their children’s learning and help them in making progress toward their educational, literacy and employment goals. Significant emphasis is placed on the involvement of parents in the administration of local Head Start programs.
To enroll your child in our free preschool program, please call Robert Kleng at 541-962-3622.
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Weather Continued from Page 4
The first of these factors is the aforementioned Pacific Ocean. That massive body of water strongly influences weather relatively near the coast — mainly between the Cascades and the beach. Specifically, the Pacific acts as a sort of automatic climate control — the water temperature off the Oregon coast usually ranges between 50 and 60 degrees, and so does the air temperature. Prevailing winds then blow that mild air onshore, where it moderates both summer heat and winter chill west of the Cascades. Baker County, by contrast, is more than 200 miles from the Pacific, and thus is relatively unaffected by those balmy breezes. As a result, summers here are hotter than west of the Cascades. Winters, meanwhile, are colder, which brings up the second factor: elevation. Baker City is about 3,400 feet above sea level, whereas most of the Willamette Valley is below 500 feet. And with occasional, and temporary, exceptions, the temperature gets lower the higher you climb. Baker County’s elevation, combined with its scarcity of clouds, results in nighttime temperatures that
The Climate Baker County is too far away from the Pacific Ocean to benefit from its climate control, so summers here are hot. We're also at a higher elevation — 3,400 feet above sea level — which means winters are cold and snowy. This is also a dry climate — on summer afternoons, the humidity rarely exceeds 30 percent. But we do still get rain — mostly in the spring. May and June are the wettest months around here.
usually drop below 55 even during heat waves. And the heat, as the saying goes, is of the dry variety — humidity on summer afternoons rarely exceeds 30 percent, and often dips below 20 percent. Fall, and especially the first half, is a particularly pleasant season here. October is actually the seconddriest month, and September the fourth-driest (July tops the list, and February is third). During so-called Indian summer, with sunshine, afternoon highs in the 60s and nighttime
lows in the 20s can persist for weeks during autumn. Snow rarely accumulates in the valleys before Thanksgiving, although the higher mountains often don their white attire weeks earlier. Another weather tendency that distinguishes Baker County from much of the rest of Oregon is that the wettest period is not fall or winter, but rather spring. May is the wettest month, and June the second-wettest.
Baker Airport: www.wrh.noaa.gov/boi/
National Climatic Data Center: www.ncdc.noaa.gov 6 Baker County Living
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Connections
Need a phone? Or a newspaper? Water
■■ City of Baker 1655 First St., Baker City 541-523-6541
Electricity ■■ Oregon Trail Electric Co-op 4005 23rd St., Baker City 541-523-3616
If you're moving to Baker County, this contact list of local services — water, power, telephone, television — will help make it a little easier.
Natural gas ■■ Cascade Natural Gas 888-522-1130
Telephone ■■ CenturyLink 877-720-3428 www.centurylink.com ■■ Verizon 1080 Campbell St., Baker City 866-487-1222 ■■ Navigate Wireless (U.S. Cellular) 1084 Campbell St., Baker City 541-523-3334 ■■ Snake River PCS 349 First St., Richland 541-893-6115
Internet ■■ The Geo 1809 Main St., Baker City 541-523-0270 www.thegeo.net ■■ Eastern Oregon Net Inc. 808 Adams Ave., La Grande 541-962-7873 www.eoni.com
Drivers license
■■ Oregon DMV 3370 10th St., Baker City 541-523-4355
Garbage, recycling ■■ Baker Sanitary Service 3048 Campbell St., Baker City 541-523-2626
Sewer ■■ CenturyLink 877-720-3428 www.centurylink.com
Newspapers ■■ Baker City Herald (M, W & F) 1915 First St., 541-523-3673 www.bakercityherald.com ■■ The Record-Courier (Weekly) 914 Front St., Haines 541-856-3615 ■■ Hells Canyon Journal (Weekly) 145 N. Main St., Halfway 541-742-7900 ■■ The Baker County Press (Weekly) www.thebakercountypress.com 541-519-0572
Television ■■ Charter Communication 855-479-6984 www.charter.com ■■ CenturyLink 877-720-3428 www.centurylink.com ■■ Direc TV 855-838-4388 www.directv.com
■■ City of Baker City 541-523-6541
Post offices ■■ Baker City 1550 Dewey Ave. 541-523-8593 ■■ Haines 918 Front St. 541-856-3585 ■■ Sumpter 321 S.E. Austin St. 541-894-2323 ■■ Huntington 10 E. Washington 541-869-2256 ■■ Halfway 10 W. Main 541-742-4381 ■■ Richland 203 Main St. 541-893-6194 ■■ Durkee 28677 Highway 30 541-877-2224
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Michael Rushton, DPM Podiatric Physician & Surgeon
Treatment and Surgery of the Foot and Ankle In-grown Nails • Bunions • Warts • Gout Corns & Callouses • Diabetic Foot Screening Foot Odor • Athlets Foot
Treatment for pain in Feet • Shins • Heels Knees • Lower Back
Custom-molded Orthotics Dr. Rushton is a Medicare participant All Insurances Accepted
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1002 Spring Ave, Suite 1 541-963-3431
The doctor speaks Spanish - el doctor habla Espan~ol.
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Resources
Community resources - just in case Emergency services ■■ Baker City Police Department 1768 Auburn Ave., Baker City 541-524-2014 Emergency: 9-1-1 www.bakercity.com/departments/police ■■ Baker County Sheriff's Office 3410 K St., Baker City 541-523-6415 Emergency: 9-1-1 www.bakersheriff.org ■■ Oregon State Police 39155 Pocahontas Road, Baker City 541-523-5848 Emergency: 9-1-1 www.oregon.gov/osp ■■ Baker City Fire Department 1616 Second St., Baker City 541-523-3711 Emergency: 9-1-1 www.bakercity.com/departments/fire ■■ Poison Control 800-222-1222
Local government ■■ Baker City Hall 1655 First St. 541-523-6541 ■■ Baker County Courthouse 1995 Fourth St., Baker City 541-523-8200 ■■ Department of Human Services 3615 10th St., Baker City 541-523-6423
Just in case you need a police officer or the fire department — or a marriage license. Crisis resources ■■ MayDay Inc. Advocacy center for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. 1834 Main St., 541-523-9472 24-hour crisis line: 541-523-4134 ■■ Rachel Pregnancy Center 2192 Court Ave., Baker City 541-523-5357
Services ■■ Baker County Veterans Office 1995 Fourth St., Baker City 541-523-8223 ■■ Social Security Administration 2205 Cove Ave., La Grande 541-963-0105 ■■ Community Connection of Baker County Assistance for seniors and low-income households. The dining center serves meals Monday through Friday from 11:30-12:30 p.m. A $4 donation is suggested for those 60 and older, and $6.25 for younger people. 2810 Cedar St., Baker City 541-523-6591
■■ Baker County Vector Control If you have a bad case of mosquitoes around your house, this is the number to call. 541-523-1151
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
Emergency assistance ■■ Community Connection 2810 Cedar St., Baker City 541-523-6591 ■■ American Red Cross 541-962-0952
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PAUL’S TRANSMISSIONS & REPAIR 2540 Cedar St., Baker City • 523-6923 When you need repairs on your vehicle, you can have confidence Paul's Transmission will do it right. But you'll get more than just competent repairs. Paul's Transmission & Repair is the first in Baker City to be awarded certification as a AAA Approved Auto Repair Facility. That means Paul's customer satisfaction rating was 98 percent, which is earned by employing ASE certified technicians, providing customers with written cost estimates upon request, and guaranteeing repair work. So there's no doubt Paul's Transmission and its technicians meet or exceed strict standards, giving vehicle owners peace of mind that repair work will be of the highest quality. See Paul for all your transmission, drive train & general repair needs. The repair facility has been serving you for more than 30 years.
Elkhorn Drilling, Inc. • Domestic • Commercial • Irrigation Drilling • Bonded & Insured Call Jeremy Coley 541-519-0618 541-523-4073 www1816
Baker Electric, Inc. 3782 10th St, Baker City • 541-523-2135 Baker Electric, Inc. has been serving Baker and surrounding counties for over 80 years with fast & friendly service. We do it all, commercial refrigeration, irrigation and household pumps, new construction, remodels, residential and commercial wiring, lighting and general maintenance. Our electricians are here to help you with any electrical problem you may have. Baker Electric has a full service retail shop that carries most electrical supplies and can special order items we do not carry. Baker Electric has been family owned and operated since 1930. Call or stop by for all your electrical needs.
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Health Care
S. John Collins/Baker City Herald
A regional system of health care
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aker City’s hospital, which has been serving the community for 117 years, is part of Trinity Health and the St. Alphonsus Health System, a fourhospital, 714-bed system serving southwestern Idaho and Eastern Oregon. The hospital offers many specialty areas — orthopedics, a Birth Center, and the Billie Ruth Bootsma Infusion Clinic, which includes chemotherapy so patients don't have to drive for treatment. HOSPITAL ■■ St. Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City 3325 Pocahontas Road 541-523-6461 www.saintalphonsus.org/bakercity
St. Alphonsus Founded in 1894 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, St. Alphonsus was the first hospital established in Boise, Idaho. Now referred to as St. Alphonsus Regional Medical System, the licensed medicalsurgical/acute-care 381-bed hospital serves as the center for advanced medicine.
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Health Care
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St. Luke's Clinic-EOMA and St. Luke's Specialty Clinic
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t. Luke's Clinic-Eastern Oregon Medical Associates provides the community with care by family practice providers as well as a variety of specialty services to the Baker City clinic, which is part of the St. Luke's system based in Boise, Idaho. The clinic is at 3950 17th St. There are three entrances — one off 17th Street, and the other two are located on the east side of the building, accessible through a parking lot off Hughes Lane. The visiting special services include: Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI) offering chemotherapy treatments every other Wednesday; MSTI van that travels daily to Fruitland for patients receiving radiation treatments; echocardiograms offered every Thursday; St. Luke’s
St. Luke's 3950 17th St. Baker City, OR 541-523-1001
cardiology associates come the second and fourth Thursdays and Fridays; St. Luke’s nephrology comes the second and fourth Tuesdays; Dr. Brian Affleck (ear, nose and throat) comes the first and third Tuesdays; Caldwell Urology comes the first Friday of each month; St. Luke’s
Mobile Mammography makes monthly trips from April through November. Other services include digital X-ray, lab services, Coumadin clinic, nurse navigation and infusion services (IV hydration, antibiotic infusions and injections). On staff in the primary care clinic is a behavioral health specialist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, certified diabetic educator, certified community health workers, licensed/registered dietitian and a certified lactation specialist. For a listing of physicians at St. Luke's EOMA, please turn to page 16.
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Located in Beautiful Baker City Saf-T-Stor can offer you a variety of storage options. We safely and securely store your documents and records, personal possessions, your RV, boat, trailer or camper. We have multiple sizes of enclosed units, covered areas and outside spaces. Our facility is securely fenced, with dusk to dawn lighting, a computerized gate and surveillance cameras. Let us clear your clutter and open up your living spaces by storing off seasonal items with us. We are happy to help you with all your storage needs. Please call for an appointment or information.
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ELKHORN LANES
3335 10th • Baker City 541-523-5577
Gold Heart Massage
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A common Question in massage: What is foot reflex massage therapy? A process of reading an organ in the body through applying pressure to the corresponding foot zone to stimulate those organs. Body anatomy shows blood vessels and numerous nerves ending of the foot, hand, tissues and organs inside the body have special connections. Regular foot and leg massage can promote blood circulation, improve sleep, and slow aging of the brain and balance endocrine and metabolic function. Giving massage therapy all over the body prevents muscle atrophy and spasms. Scarlett Mary uses many advanced techniques she has learned through the years of particular areas to help strengthen; eliminate illness; and assist to help you achieve your goals for strong and healthy body, mental relaxation, and peace. There are 144 primary muscles, 206 bones, 30 ligaments, 110 bony land marks; if one muscle hurts, all the muscles and nerves in that muscle’s path will be affected. Trigger point work to balance the weak areas to the strong over tight areas is a specialty of Scarlett Mary.
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Health Care Providers
From health to vision to physical therapy St. Alphonsus-Baker City Emergency Room
3325 Pocahontas Road 541-523-6461 ■■ Steven Delashmutt, MD ■■ Nancy Hutnak, DO ■■ David Richards, MD ■■ Michael McQueen, MD ■■ Neal Jacobsen, DO
St. Alphonsus Medical Group - Baker Clinic 3175 Pocahontas Road 541-523-4415 ■■ Melissa Knutson, DO ■■ Zach Allen, PA-C
St. Alphonsus-Baker City Valley Medical Clinic 3820 17th St. 541-523-4465 ■■ Charles E. Hofmann, MD ■■ Bryan Braun, PA-C ■■ Kara Williamson, PA-C ■■ Courtney Travis, PA-C
St. Alphonsus-Baker City General Surgery 3325 Pocahontas Road 541-523-1797 ■■ Christopher Liby, DO
St. Alphonsus-Baker City Orthopedics
3325 Pocahontas Road 541-523-1797 ■■ Eric Sandefur, DO ■■ Autumn Swiger- Harrell, PA-C ■■ Leslie Jackson, MD
St. Alphonsus-Baker City Radiology Gem State Radiology 541-523-8137
St. Luke's Eastern Oregon Medical Associates
3950 17th St., Baker City 541-523-1001 ■■ Jonathan D. Schott, MD ■■ J. Daniel Smithson, MD ■■ Eric R. Lamb, MD ■■ William P. Irvine, MD ■■ Trisha Eckman, MD ■■ Neil Carroll, MD ■■ Lily Wittich, MD ■■ Leslie Lewis, PA-C ■■ Monte Anderson, PA-C ■■ Devin Bowman, PA-C ■■ Micah Thayn, PA-C
Eagle Cap Clinic
3705 Midway Drive, Baker City 541-523-4497 ■■ Randy Alanko, MD
Baker Vision Clinic 2150 Third St., Baker City 541-523-5858 ■■ Sheryl Blankenship, OD ■■ Leslie Elms, OD ■■ Logan Mitchell, OD
Physical Therapy
■■ St. Alphonsus-Baker City Rehabilitation Services 3325 Pocahontas Road, Baker City 541-523-4654 ■■ Baker Valley Physical Therapy 3950 17th St., Baker City 541-523-8888 ■■ Integrative Physical Therapy 1207 Dewey Ave., Baker City 541-523-9664
Podiatry
2830 10th St. Baker City 541-523-0122 ■■ Michael Rushton, DPM
Chiropractors
■■ Baker City Chiropractic 2618 10th St., Baker City 541-523-6561 ■■ Family Chiropractic Health 2899 10th St., Baker City 541-523-6565 ■■ Elkhorn Chiropractic 2805 10th St., Baker City 541-523-2495
Ophthalmology
3705 Midway Drive, Baker City 541-523-4497 ■■ James Davis, MD 16 Baker County Living
Climate Control by Scott’s Heating
La Grande, Oregon 541-963-4316
You might not be able to control the temperature outside, but Scott’s Heating & Air Conditioning is determined to make controlling the temperature inside a breeze. Scott Fletcher’s independently-owned business has been operating in La Grande and Baker City since 1992 and continues to grow with each year of business. Scott’s Heating specializes in commercial and residential heating and air conditioning, geothermal systems and central vacuum systems. They also offer repairs on all makes and models, installation and service as well as FREE ESTIMATES. We are a certified ODOE and OTEC tax credit company.
Baker City, Oregon 541-523-3318 BB#8933
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Schools
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aker County schools offer a variety of educational settings, from public to private to one of the only remaining oneroom schools in Oregon. We also have access to college classes. In 2009, Baker City schools
experienced a change due to the closing of one elementary school. The remaining two were changed to grade-level schools — Grades kindergarten through 3 at Brooklyn Primary and Grades 4 through 6 at South Baker Intermediate. Baker
Middle School then brings together students from Baker City, Haines and Keating in Grades 7-8. Baker School District has a fourday school week, Monday through Thursday. School begins around Labor Day weekend and ends in June.
Area schools and contact information
Baker School District
■■ District Office 2090 Fourth St. 541-524-2260 www.baker.k12.or.us ■■ Brooklyn Primary (K-3) 1350 Washington Ave. 541-524-2450 http://bp.baker.k12.or.us/ ■■ South Baker Intermediate (4-6) 1285 Third St. 541-524-2350 http://sbi.baker.k12.or.us/ ■■ Haines Elementary School (K-6) 400 School Road 541-524-2400 http://he.baker.k12.or.us/ ■■ Keating School (K-6) 41964 Miles Bridge Road, Keating 541-523-2377 www.edline.net/pages/Keating_ESl ■■ Baker Middle School 2320 Washington Ave. 541-524-2500 www.baker.k12.or.us/ms/index.html ■■ Baker High School 2500 E St. 541-524-2600 http://bhs.baker.k12.or.us/ ■■ Eagle Cap Innovative High School 2725 Seventh St., Baker City 541-524-2310 www.edline.net/pages/Eagle_Cap ■■ Baker Technical Institute 2500 E St., Baker City
541-524-2651 www.edline.net/pages/Baker_ Technical_Institute ■■ Baker Charter Schools 2725 Seventh St., Baker City 541-524-2300 www.bakercharters.org
Halfway
■■ Pine-Eagle School District (Richland and Halfway, K-12) 375 N. Main St. 541-742-2811
Unity
■■ Burnt River School K-12 201 S. First Ave. 541-446-3336
Huntington
■■ Elementary and High School 520 Third St. 541-869-2204
North Powder
■■ North Powder Charter School 333 G St. 541-898-2244
Private Schools
■■ Baker Adventist Christian School (K-8) 42171 Chico Lane 541-523-4165 ■■ Harvest Christian Academy (K-12) 3720 Birch St., 541-523-6822
Colleges
■■ Blue Mountain Community College-Baker campus 3275 Baker St., Baker City 541-523-9127
Preschool age
■■ Child Care Resource and Referral 1575 Dewey Ave., Baker City 541-523-7838 ■■ Head Start 1927 16th St., Baker City 541-523-2696 ■■ Baker Early Intervention 1927 16th St., Baker City 541-523-2664 ■■ Preschools For a list, call the Baker School District office, 541-524-2260 ■■ MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers meets twice a month at the Baker City Church of the Nazarene,1250 Hughes Lane, on the first and third Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (September to May). Find current information online: www.facebook. com/BakerCityMops or www.mops. org.
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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: • Blood Pressure Testing • Foot Care Clinics • 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. Also available in outlying communities Halfway, Richland, Huntington, Haines TRANSPORTATION: • In Baker: Trolley Service 8 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday • Call for information on Baker - La Grande Commuter Service • Weekly service from Halfway and Richland to Baker • Affordable Senior Rates • See route and times at www.neotransit.org
Call for activities offered (Such as Tai Chi & line dancing)
Baker County Senior Programs Mary Jo Carpenter, County Manager
Bingo: Mon Nights 6:00 pm Jackpots & Special Games Tues & Thurs 1pm Played on Hard Cards
A Community Service from
Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc.
Administrative Office: 104 Elm Street, La Grande, OR 97850 • 541-963-3186 Margaret Davidson, Executive Director
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Youth
Need a cure for bored kids? Baker Family YMCA
■■ 3715 Pocahontas Road 541-523-9622 www.bakerymca.org The Y has three buildings in town: Sam-O Swim Center, 580 Baker St.; a fitness center and preschool, 3715 Pocahontas Road; and a gymnasium, 2020 Church St. Programs include sports for every season, year-round swimming lessons and preschool parent-tot classes.
Art
Crossroads Carnegie Art Center ■■ 2020 Auburn Ave. 541-523-5369 www.crossroads-arts.org Crossroads offers a variety of classes for children and adults — Young Adult Studio and Pottery Studio every Friday, pottery classes, ballet and more. Every summer features new classes just for youngsters, bringing instructors to teach art, dance, music and theater. The cost varies per class and scholarships are available.
Boy Scouts ■■ Grace Schwendiman, Eastern Oregon District paraprofessional www.bmcbsa.org 541-963-2858 Boy Scouting provides opportunities for young people to participate in outdoor activities, community service projects and educational opportunities.
Girl Scouts ■■ Brandi George, Eastern Oregon Girl Scout membership manager 541-667-9696
S. John Collins / Baker City Herald
Sam-O Swim Center has open swim every week, and a swim team called the Barracudas. Through Girl Scouting, girls from kindergarten through high school have the opportunity to explore the outdoors, serve their communities and learn new skills.
Church programs ■■ Kids Club at First Lutheran Church 541-523-4391 This group for children in kindergarten through Grade 6 meets every Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 1734Third St. (entrance is on Valley Avenue).This activity is free,
and includes music, crafts, special speakers, snacks and Bible lessons. ■■ AWANA 541-523-3891 This program at Calvary Baptist Church, located at the corner of Broadway andThird streets, meets from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays from September to April. ■■ Youth groups Several local churches have youth groups — meeting dates and times vary from church to church.
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Baker County Democrats What Have Democrats Done For Us? 40 hour work week. Civil Rights Act. Family & Medical Leave Act. First Manned Moon Mission. G-I Bill. Guaranteed Student Loans. Head Start. Home Loan Program. Lilly Ledbetter Fair Play Act. Marshall Plan. Medicare/Medicaid. Minimum Wage. NATO. Peace Corps. Rural Electrification. School Lunch Program. Securities and Exchange Act. Social Security. Unemployment Act. Voting Rights Act. Women's Suffrage Amendment. Activities of Baker County Democrats
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• Organic Produce • Healthy Skin Products • Special Dietary Items • Natural Cleaning Products
Photos Supplied by Dave Densley • Downtown Historic Baker City
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Library
Books, magazines and so much more
T
he Baker County Public Library offers, of course, lots of books for all ages. Other services include a computer lab and countless Internet-based resources to help with schoolwork. STORYTIME
Storytime is scheduled three times a week, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. While children of all ages are welcome to any of the storytimes, each one is geared toward a different age group: Tuesdays for babies, Wednesdays for toddlers and Fridays for elementary age. Each session features stories read aloud by the children’s librarian and a craft. Other special events are held throughout the year, such as a Halloween gathering and special crafts during winter break and spring break.
Photo by Lisa Britton
Craft time follows storytime each week at the Baker County Library.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Every summer finds children at the library, logging hours for the Summer Reading Program. Sessions are held at several times each week. The library releases information about the program near the end of the school year.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Information Baker County Library 2400 Resort St. 541-523-6419 bakerlib.org
Libraries of Eastern Oregon (LEO) brings unique programs to the library several times a every year. LEO is a consortium of rural libraries in Oregon, which means easier access to bringing special events to the small towns.
Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave.
Literary Night
Homework help
The library also helps sponsor Literary Night, which happens most months at
Branches In addition to the main library in Baker City, the district has libraries in Haines, Halfway, Richland, Sumpter and Huntington.
** Check at the library for new programs throughout the year.
The library also offers free homework help to library patrons. Through a link
on its website, students are connected with a live tutor to help with homework problems. The link for accessing Live Homework Help is on the library's main Web page, bakerlib.org.
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Heaven’s Best carpet and upholstery cleaning service offers unparalleled professional service at an affordable price. Our exclusive formula, specialized tools, and trained professional technicians gently remove dirt and stains, leaving your carpets dry in just 1 hour. Our unique upholstery cleaning process gives new life to your furniture. We offer special rates on commercial and institutional jobs. We have also added tile and grout cleaning and sealing, hardwood floors and furnace duct cleaning to our offering of services. Heaven’s Best is a locally owned and operated in Baker and Grant Counties by Dave Daffer. Our mission is to not only give you the service you expect, but above all offer you the best!
541-523-7525 Over the years, Heaven’s Best has received numerous Service Excellence Awards including Operator of the Year based on customer evaluations and in 2013, The Cleaner of Excellence Award.
Beautiful Greens • Bar & Grill • Two Taco Tuesdays 1/2 Price Golf with purchase of two $2 Tacos Monday Matinee 1/2 Priced Golf After 2 p.m. • Practice Facility Open Until Snowfall! Lounge Open Tuesdays & Weekends & Special Events Big Screen TV For Your Football Fix: Pac 12 Network & NFL Network
2801 Indiana Avenue, Baker City • 541-523-2358 • www.quailridgegreens.com Baker County Living 23
The Arts Galleries Crossroads Carnegie Art Center
Crossroads is all things art in Baker County, with monthly shows featuring artists from near and far, as well as a changing roster of classes and workshops.
■■ 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City ■■ 541-523-5369 ■■ www.crossroads-arts.org ■■ Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Short Term Gallery
This gallery is a co-op of local artists who rotate their work on a regular basis. ■■ 1829 Main St., Baker City ■■ Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Base Camp Baker photo
Peterson's Gallery
Peterson's is a family-run gallery that features new artists every month from around the region. Also, chocolatier Alyssa Peterson is constantly creating new confections, as well as offers drinking chocolate. ■■ 1925 Main St., Baker City ■■ 541-523-1022 ■■ petersonsgallery.net ■■ Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
Earth & Vine
This restaurant is always open during First Friday, and usually has new art and music.
New art shows open on the First Friday of each month in Baker City.
First Friday Monthly art shows open on the first Friday of each month, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the downtown galleries. A number of businesses also stay open late on occasion, including Mad HABIT Boutique, Antieler Anders, Castle Gallery, and No. 1911.
Theater
■■ 2001 Washington Ave., Baker City
Cowboy Cabin Design ■■ 2013 First St., Baker City
E
astern Oregon Regional Theatre was established in 2003, and produces about four plays each year. The actors come from the community, and volunteer their time
to bring theater to Baker County. If you don’t fancy the spotlight, there are also chances to work behind the scenes. EORT has its own theater space, located inside Basche-Sage Place in downtown Baker City. Look for the “Now Showing” flag flying during performance weekends. The theater is located upstairs, and an elevator is available during performances for those who would rather not take the stairs. In addition to EORT-produced performances, the space is occasionally rented by traveling troupes. Check the website or Facebook page for updates. ■■ Office: 2021 Main St. Suite 221 ■■ Website: http://bakerlivetheatre.com/
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Copper Belt Winery Located in Baker County. Big, bold reds, Oregon Pinot Noirs and Oregon Whites. www.copperbeltwinery.com Event Tastings at Winery Mother’s Day Weekend & last full weekend of October Other tastings by appointment only 541-519-4640
Coffee Fresh Roasted On Site! • Espresso • Jet Teas • Smoothies • Homemade Pastries • Homemade Beef Sandwiches Eatery Coffee Shop • Drive-thru • Patio Dining Conveniently located across from the City Park
COFFEE CORRAL
1706 Campbell • 541-524-9290 Mon - Sat 5:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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Transportation
S. John Collins / Baker City Herald
The Baker CityTrolley has been in operation since 2009.
We do have public transportation!
N
eed a ride? For public transportation, just remember “t” for taxi and trolley. The Baker City Trolley took to the streets in July 2009 and has been on the road ever since, Monday through Friday. It follows a single two-way route from the east side of Baker City to the west, beginning and ending on the hour at the Baker Truck Corral, 515 Campbell St. Eight stops along the route are marked by signs, but you can also flag the driver anywhere along the route (as long as it’s safe to stop). TAXI ■■ Baker Cab, 541-523-6070 BUS ■■ Greyhound Bus Lines, 541-523-5011 AIR ■■ Baker Aviation, 541-523-5663
Trolley Baker City Trolley route map: See page 28 Hours of operation 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Fares $1 one way, $3 day pass, $5 family. Monthly passes are available for $35 individual, $50 family
Contact 541-523-6591
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• Frames • Custom Framing & Matting • Art & Craft & Scrapbook Supplies 2101 Main • Basche Sage Monday - Friday • 9:30-5:30
Adept Inspections LLC J. Fred Woodard, Oregon Home Inspections Your Eastern Oregon Home Inspector in Baker City A.I.I. & InterNACHI Certified 2365 4th Street, Unit 301, Baker City 541-519-1498 www.adeptinspections.net OR CCB# 203464 OCHI# 1706 Baker County Living 27
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Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
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Baker Vision Clinic Eye Health Evaluation For: • Glaucoma • Macular Degeneration • Cataracts • Dry Eyes • Diabetic Eye Care Surgical Co-Management Our doctors co-manage patient care with some of the finest specialists in the northwest for: • Cataract Surgery • Laser Corrective Surgery • Retinal Disorders 2150 3rd Street, Baker City • 541-523-5858 www.bakervisionclinic.com 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
YOUR SIGHT, OUR VISION Our mission... Drs. Blankenship, Elms, and Mitchell, Optometric Physicians, are dedicated to caring for you and your family's vision. Our staff is made up of people who are devoted to providing you with the best service possible. Each time a patient enters our office, they can be assured that they will be treated with friendliness, care and concern. The doctors and staff will always work hard to honor the trust and confidence our patients have placed in us.
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Non-profit organizations A town’s non-profit organizations provide the character of a place, from the museums that preserve local history to volunteers who maintain one of the only operating steam-powered passenger trains.
■■ Baker Community Choir: 541-5236799 ■■ Baker Community Concert Association: 541-523-4600, bakercommunityconcerts.org ■■ Baker County CASA (CourtAppointed Special Advocates): 541-523-9520 ■■ Baker County Library Foundation: 541-523-6419, www.bakerlib.org ■■ Cornucopia Arts Council: P.O. Box 921, Halfway, OR 97834 ■■ Crossroads Carnegie Art Center: 541-523-5369, www.crossroads-arts. org
S. John Collins / Baker City Herald
Volunteers help guide visitors to the Baker Heritage Museum, and assist in raising funds to continue the museum's work and exhibits. ■■ Friends of the Baker Heritage Museum: 2480 Grove St., Baker City, 541-523-9308
■■ OregonTrail PreservationTrust: 3030 Grandview Drive, Baker City, OR 97814
■■ Friends of Halfway Library: P.O. Box 922, Halfway, OR 97834
■■ Pine Valley Community Museum: P.O. Box 678, Halfway, OR 97834
■■ Friends of the Sumpter Valley Dredge: 541-894-2314
■■ Powder River Dance Club: Chuck Hoover, 541-524-9306
■■ Historic Baker City Inc.: 541-5235442
■■ Sumpter Valley Museum Association: P.O. Box 67, Sumpter, OR 97877
■■ Leo Adler Memorial Parkway Inc.: 541-524-1999
■■ Eastern Oregon Museum: 610 Third St., Haines, 541-856-3233
■■ MayDay Inc.: 1834 Main St. 541-5239472
■■ Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre: bakerlivetheatre.com
■■ Old OregonTrail Rides Inc.: P.O. Box 1105, Baker City, OR 97814
■■ Sumpter Valley Railroad Restoration Inc.: 866-894-2268, www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org ■■ TrailTenders Inc.: Support the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 541-523-1843
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Inn & Conference Center
Our banquet/conference facilities are perfect for your upcoming event. Whether it be a business meeting or social gathering, our Sales Department can help you produce desired results with accommodations for up to 200 people, a full line of audio/visual equipment and professional catering staff on site. The Sunridge, “The Place to Eat,” open daily from 5:30 am to 10 pm serves breakfast and specials all day with a large variety of foods from which to choose - there’s something for everyone’s personal tastes. Sonny’s Bar & Grill, a comfortable lounge for business and professional people to meet and relax. Our full service lounge serves your favorite beverages and is open daily from 11 am to closing. Our 52” flat screen is perfect for watching your favorite sporting events.
• 150 Guest Rooms • Specialty Suites • Golf & Ski Packages • Non-smoking Rooms • In-room Coffee • Guest Laundry • Courtesy Van • Group Rates • Copy/Fax Service • Cable TV/HBO/ESPN • Tesla Chargers
One Sunridge Lane • Restaurant phone: (541) 523-4495 www.bestwestern.com/sunridgeinn
For reservations, call 1-87SUNRIDGE tel: 541-523-6444 fax: 541-523-6446
• FREE Hot Breakfast With Room • Pay Per View Movies & Games • High Speed Wireless Connection • Seasonal Outdoor Heated Pool • 24-hour Indoor Spa
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Volunteering Volunteering is a win-win situation for everyone — the volunteer has an opportunity to give back to the community, and the organization benefits from dedicated workers. There is truly nothing more valuable you can give than your time. Start volunteering today! TrailTenders volunteer at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
S. John Collins / Baker City Herald
Good help needed in all areas
ARTS AND CULTURE
■■ National Historic OregonTrail Interpretive Center and Trail Tenders Inc.: 22267 Highway 86, 541-523-1843. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. November - March; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April - October. The Interpretive Center offers exhibits that share the history of the Oregon Trail, as well as living history performances and special events that portray life on the Trail. A non-profit group called the Trail Tenders helped establish the center, and today these volunteers run the gift shop and participate in special events. ■■ Crossroads Carnegie Art Center:
2020 Auburn Ave., 541-523-5369. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (See Page 24) ■■ Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre: 2021 Main St. Suite 221, 541-523-4371, bakerlivetheatre.com (See Page 24)
Social services
■■ American Red Cross, Eastern Oregon Chapter: 1655 First St., Baker City, 541-523-2231. ■■ Baker County CASA: 541-523-9520. CASA stands for 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., 541-523-6591. Looking for dining hostesses, delivery drivers for Meals on Wheels, musicians, bingo callers, craft class instructor and fundraising. ■■ MayDay Inc.: 1834 Main St., 541-5239472. MayDay provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including care homes.
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Trader Ray’s
Guns, Ammo, Reloading Supplies New & Used
Monday-Friday 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 1 - 6 p.m. 2800 Broadway, Baker City 541-523-9397 541-519-7842
NEW LOCATION Nick Conklin Insurance, LLC 2440 Ash Street, Baker City Nick Conklin
541-523-7733
State Farm Agent Nick Conklin and his staff are dedicated to providing quality service to all of their customers with a variety of products including Auto, Fire, Life, Bank, and Financial Services.
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Volunteering "Volunteers don't get paid — not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless." - Sherry Anderson
Social services ■■ Elder Advocates: 800-522-2602. Volunteers are needed to help protect the rights and dignity of residents in nursing facilities, residential care facilities, assisted living facilities and adult foster care homes. ■■ Lifespan of Baker City: 541-523-6591. Accepting applications for prospective volunteer respite providers. ■■ The Salvation Army: 2505 Broadway St., 541-523-5853. People needed to help stock merchandise, and also for youth supervisors and tutors. During the holidays, volunteers are needed to ring bells for the red kettle fundraisers.
Community
■■ Baker Heritage Museum: 2480 Grove St., 541-523-9308. Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs — hosts, gift shop personnel, volunteer coordinator, gardener, answer phones, carpenter, electrician, plumber, data entry, working with collections and exhibits and more. ■■ St. Alphonsus Hospital Auxiliary: 3325 Pocahontas Road, 541-523-6461. Volunteers needed to be greeters, light clerical workers.
S. John Collins / Baker City Herald
Red Cross volunteer Mindi Sherrieb teaches CPR and other courses. ■■ Trail Tenders: 541-523-1843 trailtenders.org. This group coexists with the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center — in fact, they were instrumental in getting it up and operating. Trail Tenders staff the gift shop (proceeds support center programs), sponsor the annual "Run to
the Ruts" fun run/walk, and dress in period costumes to help educate visitors during special events, such as wagon encampments. Trail Tenders also greet visitors to the center and provide information.
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Paradise
The Little Bagel Shop
Truck & RV Wash
Exit 304 off I-84 • 2410 Plum St, Baker City www.paradisetruckwash.com (541) 523-5070 • (541) 519-8687
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Bagels • Fresh Salads Breakfast & Lunch Sandwiches Soup • Coffee • Baked Goods
Cars • Trucks C T k • Vans V • RVs RV • Hand washing • Carpet Shampooing • Hand Waxing • Upholstery Cleaning • Headlight Refurbishing
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ELTRYM HISTORIC THEATER 1809 1st St, Baker City • www.eltrym.com
Located in Baker City’s Historic District, stop by and view our display of vintage theater equipment and historic memorabilia collection. Each of our 3 screens feature Christie digital projection, Dolby digital surround sound and stadium style seating with new seats. If the world of farming is all about opportunity, here's yours. For a limited time only, this exceptional high-horsepower tractor - featuring the world's most productive CVT transmission - also comes with this exceptional offer. Just another way we're using global innovation to help you farm your world. See us soon or visit masseyferguson.us.
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Check out our website for show times, online ticket purchasing and details about our Movie Club and Thursday Art Night screenings. Show Times: 541-523-2522 Office: 541-523-5439
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Service Clubs If you’re not sure what sort of volunteering you might like, another option is to join one of the local service clubs. All are dedicated to the local community, as well as beyond to the state, nation and even international level. Each group has its own signature events, but all are dedicated to making the community a better place. S. John Collins/Baker City Herald
The Baker City Lions Club has provided many benches and tables along the Leo Adler Parkway.
Baker County service organizations ■■ Kiwanis Club: Dave Cowan, 541-5236027. Meets at noon Tuesdays at the Sunridge Restaurant
■■ Baker City Rotary Club: Anthony Bailey, 541-523-3616. Meets at noon Mondays at the Sunridge Restaurant
■■ Baker City Lions Club: Rick Taylor, 541-519-2832. Meets at noon Thursdays at the Sunridge Restaurant
■■ Soroptimist International: Jo Hinrichsen, 541-523-7778; Michelle Paoletti, 541-519-5199. Meets at noon on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays at the Sunridge Restaurant
■■ Halfway Lions Club: Ralph Smead, 541-742-4664. Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday at the Halfway Lions Hall
■■ Daughters of the American Revolution: Michelle Cookson, 541523-4248. Meets the second Friday of each month, alternating between Baker City and La Grande ■■ Baker County Cattlewomen: Meetings are held four times per year. Contact: Susan Nelson, 541-523-6017
■■ Lady Elks: Jo Hinrichsen, 541-5237778; Michelle Paoletti, 541-519-5199
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Our Family Serving Your Family Bob and Michael Black have owned Black Distributing, Inc. since 1971. Shannon Black is the general manager for the family business. The card lock at Third and Broadway Street in Baker City has served customers
since 1988. Attendant service besides the family are Dan Davlin and Ike Brown. A retail station was added in 2009 at Richland, Oregon. Bulk plant employees at the 17th Street location are Dan McLean and Daniel Shelton.
Gas • Non-Ethanol Premium • Diesel 76 Lubricants • Chevron Lubricants Local Delivery to: Baker City • Haines North Powder • Keating Sumpter • Unity •Durkee Richland • Halfway
Black Distributing Inc. Baker City 541-523-4575
Richland 541-893-6090
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Churches Baker City ■■ Agape Christian Center: 650 Highway 7, 541-523-6586 ■■ Baker City Christian Church: 675 Highway 7, 541-523-5425 ■■ Baker City Church of the Nazarene: 1250 Hughes Lane, 541523-3533 ■■ Baker United Methodist Church: 1919 Second St., 541-523-4201 ■■ Baker Valley Church of Christ: 2533 Church St., 541-523-9383 ■■ Blue Mountain Baptist Church: 2405 10th St., 541-403-1690 ■■ Calvary Baptist Church: 2107 Third St., 541-523-3891 ■■ Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints: 2625 Hughes Lane, 541523-4901 ■■ Christian Science Church: 2210 Washington Ave., 541-523-5911 ■■ Elkhorn Baptist Church: 3520 Birch St., 541-523-4332 ■■ Elkhorn Community Church Foursquare Gospel: 1839 Third St., 541-523-7915 ■■ First Lutheran Church: 1734 Third St., 541-523-3922 ■■ First Presbyterian Church: 1995 Fourth St., 541-523-5201 ■■ Harvest Christian Church: 3720 Birch St., 541-523-4233
■■ Jehovah’s Witnesses: 975 Bridge St., 541-523-9467 ■■ New Beginnings Fellowship Pentecostal Church of God: 1820 Estes St., 541-524-1394 ■■ New Hope Church: 2007 First St., 541-523-4775 ■■ Pleasant Valley Fellowship: 3100 H St., 541-403-2994 ■■ St. Francis de Sales Cathedral: 2235 First St., 541-523-4521 ■■ St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church: 2177 First St., 541-523-4812 ■■ Seventh-day Adventist Church:42171 Chico Road, 541-5234913
Haines
■■ First Baptist Church: 714 Cole St., 541-856-3471 ■■ Haines United Methodist Church: Fourth and Roberts streets, 541-9636991
Photo by Lisa Britton
Interior of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Baker City.
Unity ■■ Burnt River Community Church: 30271 Hwy. 26, 541-446-3317 ■■ St. Joseph Catholic Church: Highway 245, 541-473-3906
Halfway
■■ Oxbow Christian Fellowship: 541742-4414 ■■ Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints: 541-742-7676 ■■ Pine Valley Christian Center: 541742-4421 ■■ St.Therese Catholic Church: 135 Bell St., 541-523-4521
Richland
■■ New Bridge Church of the Nazarene: 11th and Birch streets, 541893-6121 ■■ Christian Church: 541-893-6191 ■■ Seventh-day Adventist Church: 541-893-6174
Sumpter
North Powder
■■ McEwen Bible Fellowship: 15403 Highway 7, 541-894-2303 ■■ St. Brigid’s in the Pines Community Church: 284 East Auburn St., 541-523-4812
■■ Cornerstone Baptist Church: 140 E St., 541-898-2603 ■■ United Methodist Church: 541-8982629 ■■ St. Anthony Catholic Church: 541379-5137
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Famous For Flame Kist Iron Branded Steaks
Open for dinner:
Mon - Wed - Thurs - Fri at 4:30 PM Sat. - 3:30 PM, Sun. - 12:30 PM. Closed Tuesday
“Best dern steaks in the West. My best treat fer kin ‘en friends topped off with desserts fer the sweet tooth!” • Beef • Halibut • Lobster • Chicken
• Chuck Wagon Salad Bar • Homemade Cobblers • Kid’s Menu • Take Out Orders
Open by reservation for private parties! Call 541-856-3639
“Put on the Feed Bag for Good Eats at HAINES STEAK HOUSE”
Ten miles north of Baker City on Hwy 30 in Haines, Oregon
www.hainessteakhouse.com Peaceful serenity for body & soul
Robin Harrington Salon Owner • Electrolysis • Waxing Body & Facial • Facials • Pedicures 541-805-8035
Libby Rudolph • Hair Cuts & Color • Nails • Shellac • Pedicures 541-519-6472
Sherri Chapple • Bowen Practicioner • Reflexology • Reiki Master • Natural Nails 541-213-3114
Melissa Fulfer LMP-LMT 20950 • Affirmative Touch • Massage Therapy • Cranial Sacral Therapy 541-403-4935
1929 First St., Baker City 541-523-5171 Baker County Living 39
Senior Services
When staying at home is no longer an option Services in the Home
■■ Homecare Commission: 877- 8670077 A care provider comes to your home to provide some or all of these services: meal preparation, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, assistance with medication and activities of daily living.
Residential care
A facility consisting of shared or individual living units in a homelike surround. 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
Assisted Living
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 ■■ Bee Hive Homes of Baker City: 3078 Resort St., Baker City, 541-523-1150
Adult Foster Care
Family home that offers residential care to five or fewer adults in a homelike setting, 24 hours a day. ■■ Carolyn Hartz: 46316 Rock Creek Town Road, Haines, 541-856-3757 ■■ Serenity Farms: 45600 Schoolhouse Road, Haines, 541-856-3771
S. John Collins / Baker City Herald
Jody Leasy, center, says she enjoys her life at Bee Hive Homes at Baker City. Care givers like Sierra Howerton-Johnson andTraceThamert help keep residents in good spirits at the assisted living facility.
Home Health ■■ Encompass Home Care: 1515 Campbell St., Baker City, 541-523-3335 ■■ Care At Home Inc.: 1705 Main St., Baker City, 541-523-4385
Hospice
■■ Heart 'n' Home Hospice: 3370 10th St., Suite E, Baker City, 541-524-7688
Baker County Long Term Care Coordination team Individuals from the businesses that provide long term elder care are meeting regularly and also planning monthly programs focused on creating community awareness of elder focused activities, resources and education. For information, go to www. BakerCountyAssistedLivingOptions.com.
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Services at 9 AM
1st & 3rd Sundays Holy Eucharist 2nd & 4th Sundays Morning Prayer 5th Sunday Morning Prayer Vicar The Rev. Aletha Bonebrake
ST. BRIGID'S IN THE PINES East Auburn Street, Sumpter • 541-523-4812
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Come enjoy our annual events, too! *Spring: Shrove Tuesday Annual Pancake Feed *December: Annual Gingerbread Bazaar Memorial Weekend Flea Market Sale in Sumpter
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Services that we offer for no fee are as follows: Consumer Checking, Check Cashing, Travelers Checks, Notary Services, Blue Book Values, No Application Fee on Consumer Loans, ATM & Debit Cards
Old West Federal Credit Union was originally chartered in 1957 to serve the employees of the “Hines Lumber Company” in Bates, Oregon. Over the years we have expanded our charter several times until, today, we serve 8 eastern Oregon counties. Our charter covers Grant, Baker, Union, Wallowa, Umatilla, Morrow, Wheeler and Harney counties. We strive to serve all financial needs of our membership. Our lending staff is fully trained to do a variety of loans, from Ag to Commercial, Real Estate to Consumer, we do them all! Long term agriculture real estate loans have become a large part of our lending. We process more “Farmer Mac” loans than any other depository institutions in Oregon. On the deposit side, we offer all of the typical services needed by our members. Our consumer checking account has no monthly service fee... Our popular Kasasa checking account rewards members with a high interest rate for meeting a few basic qualifications. Please see us today!
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Resources
Numbers to know if you have pets Veterinarian Clinics
■■ Alpine Veterinary Hospital: 2925 10th St., Baker City, 541-523-5067 ■■ 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., Baker City, 541-523-3611 (impound) ■■ Baker City Herald: 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; 541523-3673, www.bakercityherald.com
Animal organizations ■■ Best Friends of Baker Inc.: Assists in finding owners of lost and found pets, accepts surrender pets, abandoned and impounded animals and rehomes them
Vete through an adoption process. 541-5197387 ■■ New Hope for Eastern Oregon Animals: 541-403-2710. This group trains dogs that are rescued by Best Friends. After 6 to 8 weeks of training, the animals are put up for adoption. www.newhopeforanimals.org
■■ Mollie Atwater and Friends: spay/ neuter vouchers ■■ Trap-Neuter-Release: This program raises funds to help reduce the population of feral cats; call Baker City Police Department (541-524-2014); to donate, send a check to New Hope, PO Box 146, Baker City, OR 97814 (specify TNR in the memo line)
Informational hotlines, veterans services Consumer Tips
Veterans Services
Employment
■■ Do Not Call List: 888-382-1222 ■■ Public Utility Commission (PUC) Customer Services Division: 800522-2404 ■■ BeforeYou Dig: 8-1-1
■■ Baker County Veterans Office: 1995 Fourth St. (Baker County Courthouse), 541-523-8223 ■■ Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs: 800-633-8801
■■ Work Source Oregon: 1575 Dewey Ave., Baker City, 541-523-6331
Voter registration
■■ County Clerk's Office: 1995 Fourth St. (Baker County Courthouse), 541-5238207
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Open 24/7 BAKER CITY'S MOST INTERESTING STORE Baker City Gifts & Souvenirs Breakfast • Burgers • Salad Bar I-84, Exit 304 • 515 Campbell Street, Baker City • Restaurant: 541-523-4318 • Service Station: 541-523-3952 Baker County Living 43
Rural Living
Kathy Orr/Baker City Herald
Caution: Cows don't always move Ranchers need your patience during a cattle drive, so please proceed with care
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f you're driving on the rural roads in Eastern Oregon, chances are you'll come across a cattle drive some day. Your first reaction needs to involve the brake pedal. Baker County is open range, which basically means the cow has the right-of-way. If you kill a cow with your car, you have to pay the cow’s owner — even if the cow was straddling the broken line down the center of the highway. This is a great time to stop your vehicle and observe — watch the way the cowboys and cowdogs work together to make sure the cows go in the right direction. The key is to be patient and wait for the right time to move. If you’re not sure whether that time has arrived, you should watch the ranchers who drive the herd.
They’re usually on horseback, although occasionally you’ll see a herder riding an ATV — efficient machines, but they quickly ruin the Chisholm Trail ambience. If a herder waves you forward, proceed slowly. The key is to drive close enough to the cattle that they keep moving, but not so close that you nudge one with a fender, which can provoke a powerful kick that neither you nor your insurance agent will appreciate. If you can follow either a herder or another car, stay close as you wend through the moving wave of beef. If you dawdle, cows will sidle into the gap, and you’ll lose the advantage of having a guide to blaze the trail. Never honk your horn, blast your stereo or make any other loud noise that might spook the cattle.
DO: • Slow down • Watch the herders for signals on when to proceed • If you follow a herder or another car, stay close to prevent cows from moving in between • Watch for cow-herding dogs DON’T: • Honk your horn or make any other loud noise • Stop more than 50 feet or so from the herd — if you stop, the cattle might stop, too • Get out of your car to take photographs — it’s OK to roll down a window and take pictures, however
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The Growing Season
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sk any gardener around here about the growing season and you’re bound to get all sorts of advice — especially that the last frost can happen as late as the Fourth of July. High-desert landscapes offer a challenge for growing fruit and vegetables, and no summer is the same. Also, no neighborhood has the exact same growing conditions — Baker County is full of micro-climates. Staff at the local nurseries and garden centers can offer invaluable advice. ■■ Oregon State University Extension Service — Baker County 2600 East St., Baker City 541-523-6418
A “help desk” is staffed to answer gardening questions, and most years a Master Gardener Course or seminar is offered to the community.
S. John Collins/Baker City Herald
■■ Community Garden, 541-523-7881
In 2010, a section of the county fairgrounds was tilled and turned into a community garden with plots
available to the public. Those who purchase a space for the season lend a hand in maintaining the garden while growing their own food.
If you'd rather support local farmers...
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he Baker City Farmers Market began as a project by the Master Gardeners. Now it’s a summer tradition, bringing the area’s freshest fruits and vegetables to the community. And that’s not all — you’ll also find fresh bread, sweet treats, handcrafted items and more. ■■ Baker City Farmers Market, June - October
3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Baker County Fairgrounds, 2600 East St. at Baker City.
S. John Collins/Baker City Herald
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Wisdom House open house Friday, Saturday
The Wisdom House, 2035 Second St., will this have an open house weekend during First Friday and Open Studio Tour. The house, one of the oldest in Baker City, was renovated this year and is now a vacation rental and event venue. It will be open Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and feature the work of M. Lynnie Johnson, who has been teaching a series of classes called X’Strazzel at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center. Saturday’s open house hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sherri Linnemeyer will be demonstrating her watercolor techniques. Her paintings decorate the walls of the Wisdom House. Veronica Johnson, owner of the house, of said Stephanie Tweit “I So Do Events for You” is organizing the open house, and she will be featuring the DVD comfor pilations she creates various events. For more information about the Wisdom House, visit http://www. vrbo.com/726034, call 541-403-0592 or “like” the page on Facebook.
Oregon GOP listening tour in Baker Oct. 6
The Oregon Republican Party’s statewide listening tour on government transparency and accountability will 6 be in Baker City Oct. from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Sunridge Inn. Party leaders are meeting with Oregoto nians across the state to hear ideas about how make state government more accountable and accessible to citizens. “This tour is about concerns the listening to and experiences of state ” every Oregonian, GOP Chairman Bill Currier said in a statement. “Transparency and accountability deserve ” more than lip service.
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City Council for Sumpter has a complete month. than a the first time in more the Baker County Since Aug. 1, voters in mayor and one city town have recalled their
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For the Baker City Herald
The Leadville Trail 100 about Mountain Bike Race is it’s about more than mileage — and steep climbs and descents, especially about altitude. at Leadville, Colorado, sits The 10,200 feet above sea level. out-andrace, run on a 50-mile total, back course for 100 miles gain. elevation covers 3,000 feet of Corrine Vegter, 49, of Baker a year than City, trained for more took for the Leadville race, which place Aug. 15. on She logged countless hours in the her mountain bike, and did weeks leading up the race back-to-back days of seven-hour training rides. miles,” “Long, lonely, gazillion she said.
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said. up to Then one day she went “Long, lonely, gazillion spent a 11,500 feet elevation, and she’d miles.” little more time there than talking — Corrine Vegter, anticipated. for the I got about her training “I felt good, but that night bike Then I Leadville 100 mountain a really horrible headache. ride in Colorado felt nauseous.” with altitude sickbout That Brian, was She and her husband, ness took its toll, and Corrineup weeks arrived in Colorado three ada hard time keeping having rides. before the race so she could she’s with others on training not just physijust to the altitude because I’m “Now sickness been plagued by altitude cally destroyed, but mentally in the past. destroyed,” she said. the Their first stop was Buena This was two weeks before Vista, elevation 8,000 feet. race. rides She started on training She started taking a preright away. scription to help with altitude get “I felt just fine,” she said. sickness, and decided to She even rode up to 10,800 with the course by the Lead- comfortable feet, and hit sections of riding solo. See Rough/Page 3A ville 100 course. she “I felt great. No problem,”
councilor. would have been A second councilor, who election, resigned bethe subject of a recall outside the city limits cause she was moving be eligible to serve. and would no longer the remaining To fill those vacancies, to appoint Leland Sumpter councilors voted Findley as mayor. Myers to replace Melissa See Sumpter/3A
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The Baker City Herald has been serving Baker County since it was first established as the weekly Bedrock-Democrat May 11, 1870. Two daily newspapers, the Morning Democrat (developed by the owners of the Bedrock-Democrat) and the evening Herald, merged to become the Baker Democrat-Herald in 1929. In 1990, following a vote by the residents of Baker to change the city’s name back to Baker City, the newspaper’s name was changed to the Baker City Herald. Published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the Herald is the region’s leading source for Baker County news and community information. Online at www. bakercityherald.com and through Twitter and Facebook, local news, events and updates are available 24/7. In 2015 the Northeast Oregon group that includes the Baker City Herald and The Observer in La Grande added more digital products for information delivery, including an e-edition of the print newspaper, website hosting for small businesses and Go Northeast Oregon, a free mobile app providing events, deals and directions for Baker, Union and Wallowa County businesses. The Baker City Herald is an active community sponsor of local non-profit organization, events and youth programs. The Baker City Herald and sister paper, The La Grande Observer, are owned by Western Communications, Inc.
The Baker City Herald Staff: Publisher: Kari Borgen (kborgen@bakercityherald. com) Newsroom: Jayson Jacoby, Josh Dillen, Gerry Steele, Chris Collins (news@bakercityherald. com) Photography: Kathy Orr, S. John Collins Business Office: Molly Ragsdale (accounting@ bakercityherald.com) Advertising: Lynette Perry, Patty Bennett (ads@bakercityherald.com) Classifieds: Julie Ferdig (classifieds@bakercityherald. com) Composing/Online: Sarah Smith Circulation: Carolyn Thompson, Chloe Erickson, Michael Holden, Bill Thomas 48 Baker County Living
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Winter
Winter and snow will arrive — always
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e're lucky to experience all four seasons here in Eastern Oregon, but sometimes winter seems to last a lot longer than the other three. That means snow, ice and cold temperatures — average highs are in the mid 30s during December and January. And low temperatures? Well, let's just say down coats and insulating layers are a good thing to have in your closet when the mercury dips below 10 degrees ... and sometimes below zero. Far below zero.
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he Oregon Department of Transportation issues the following tips for winter driving:
■■ Check road conditions before leaving, choose main routes, and let someone know your plans ■■ Keep your gas tank at least half full ■■ Clear snow, ice and frost from vehicle windows and lights ■■ Drive with your lights on ■■ Don't use cruise control in wet, icy or snowy weather ■■ If you lose traction, gradually slow down — don't slam on the brakes ■■ Avoid driving through snowdrifts ■■ Slow down in advance of shady
S. John Collins/Baker City Herald
In a typical year, snow will cover the roads at times in Baker City. City crews work to clear the roads, but drivers still need to be cautious — snow can very quickly be packed into ice.
areas, which can be icy even on sunny winter days ■■ Be extra cautious on bridges or concrete highways — ice forms first on those surfaces
Road conditions Dial 5-1-1 on your cell phone Call 800-977-6368 Visit www.tripcheck.com
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Baker County
Church Directory ST. BRIGID’S IN THE PINES COMMUNITY CHURCH East Auburn Street, Sumpter
11 a.m. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday Holy Eucharist Information: 523-4812
A Mission of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Baker City
SAINT ALPHONSUS HOSPITAL CHAPEL Midway Drive P.O. Box 1046 Baker City, Oregon 97814
Open to all patients, family and friends for reflection and prayer.
ELKHORN BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Tim Fisher Sunday School...................9:30 am Morning Worship............10:45 am Evening Worship................6:00 pm Bible Study &Prayer -Wed. 6:30pm Wed. Discovery Kids......... 6:30 pm The will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you. 3520 Birch • Church 523-4332
Sunday Worship
First Service..............................9:00 am 2nd Service & Sunday School..10:45 am Small Groups: High School Youth - Tues.......7:00 pm Jr. High Youth - Mon............... 6:30 pm
Jesse Whitford, Pastor Luke Burton, Youth Pastor 675 Hwy 7 • 541-523-5425
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
1734 Third Street, Baker City 523-3922 • bakerluth@my180.net
Bible Study 9:30 am Sunday Service 11 am June-August Service 10 am
www.bakercitychristian.com
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1995 Fourth Street • Baker City 523-5201 10:30 am Sunday Worship Service 9:30 am Sunday School (Sept. - May) Child Care Provided
To Make Christ-like Disciples In The Nations
1250 Hughes Lane (Corner of Cedar & Hughes)
541.523.3533 • www.bakernaz.com
Office Hours M-F 8-4 Sunday School 8:30 am Sunday Worship 9:45 am
Senior Pastor Children’s Ministry Jonathan Privett Deidra Richards Associate Pastor Lennie Spooner
Compassion Center • Cliff Cole
Office Hours 9am-3pm Clothing Room 9am-9pm W-Th Food Bank Thurs 9am-3pm by appt
541.523.9845
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
www.bakercitysda.com 17th & Pocahontas, Baker City 523-4913 Pastor Monte Wood
Sunday Worship
Services Saturdays
10 AM Worship Service Children's Church & Nursery 6 PM Youth Group (7-12 Grade)
Baker Adventist Christian School
6:15 PM Awana (age 3-6th Grade) (September - April)
Church at Study...............9:30 am Worship........................ 11:00 am
Grades K-8 • 523-4165
Wednesdays
Home Studies
Meet Monday through Friday Pastor Dave Deputy www.bakercalvarybaptist.com Third & Broadway 541-523-3891
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Winter
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o keep roads passable, crews from the state, county and city work hard when the snow hits — many times through the night. When you encounter a snow plow or sanding truck, keep your distance, and don’t pass. Also, follow Oregon’s chain laws: ■■ Studded tires can be used only between Nov. 1 and April 1. ■■ Watch for signs indicating chains or traction tires are required. To chain up, pull over to the right of the road as far as possible or pull into a chain-up area. (Some of these areas have people with permits who can chain up for you — the price they charge varies.) ■■ Chains include link and cable chains that attach to the vehicle, wheel or outside of the tire ■■ A traction tire is a studded tire or a tire that is suitable for use in severe snow conditions, marked with a snowflake inside a mountain. ■■ More information about chain requirements is available online at www.tripcheck.com.
S. John Collins/Baker City Herald
City crews keep snowy roads clear and open.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...
T
he Baker County Road Department crews have 900 miles of roads to plow when the snow falls. Their first priority is to clear the school bus routes — you may want to warn your children that Baker City rarely has snow days.
After those routes are clear, the snowplow drivers move to lower priority roads based on traffic loads, and as time permits. To find out where your road ranks on the priority list, inquire at the road department, 541-523-6417.
Baker County Road Department 541-523-6417
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Code of the West
Among the mountains and valleys
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ide open spaces, mountain ranges, few people...these are just a few reasons you either choose to live in rural Eastern Oregon, or may consider moving here. But life out here isn’t quite the same as the city, and we’re not just talking about access to shopping malls or big-box stores. To offer a little insight, here we reference The Code of the West, a guide to rural living that was compiled by John Clarke, a former commissioner of Larimer County, Colorado.
Accessing your property Just because your property is easy to access in the summer, conditions in winter may make access more difficult or even impossible. LEGAL ASPECTS
It is wise to research the legalities of easements and access roads, especially if access to your property crosses lands owned by private landowners or government agencies.
■■ Baker City/County Planning Department, 541-523-8219 ROAD MAINTENANCE
Some roads are not regularly maintained (little or no grading, snow plowing, etc.). You will need to find out what level of road maintenance is provided, and who is responsible for maintenance. Also, road damage can occur from inclement weather, flooding and wear-andtear. Repairs usually depend on budget constraints. In the entire county, only 5 percent of roads are paved (that number is slightly higher if you only count welltraveled roadways).
S. John Collins / Baker City Herald
The rural community of Haines is 10 miles north of Baker City.The Elkhorn Mountains form the backdrop.
Gravel roads are likely to be rough and dusty during dry weather, and muddy and slippery during wet weather. The county does not provide dust abatement — this is up to the private owners, but the county will prepare the road.
■■ Baker County Road Department, 541-523-6417 TRANSPORTING SCHOOL CHILDREN
School bus transportation is provided in most areas of the county. Check with the school district office for information regarding bus routes.
You do give up a few conveniences by living in a rural area — restaurant choices, shopping centers, etc. But that's also why we live here — we like a slower, less-hectic pace of life where three cars is a traffic jam and more than two people in line at the grocery store seems like a crowd.
■■ See Page 20 for school contacts DELIVERIES
Check to see if U.S. mail, newspaper and parcel deliveries will be available in
your property’s area (see Page 8) See Page 56
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• 25 pull thru spaces with full hook-ups • 15 tents with power and water • Cable • Laundry facilities • Shower facilities • Fish cleaning station • RV & boat storage 1-1/2 miles from Brownlee Reservoir
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State Farm Insurance 1722 Campbell • 541-523-7778 gregg@gregghinrichsen.com
BAKER GOLD & SILVER 1812 Main Street, Baker City • 523-2133
Serving precious metals and coin collector clients in Baker City for 30 years. We buy all forms of gold and silver, including scrap. We have a large inventory of collector coins. From cents to $20 gold pieces. We offer free appraisal of your collection 1-800-556-2133
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Code of the West
S. John Collins / Baker City Herald
Country residents should know who their first responders are in the event of a medical emergency. Continued from Page 54 EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS
other services may not be available in all areas of Baker County.
When constructing or reconstructing access roads, it is required that you provide access for emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Baker County uses the 9-1-1 system, but be aware that emergency response times for law enforcement, fire suppression, medical care, etc., may be a distance away. If you live in an outlying area, you may check with the EMS for information on who the emergency first responder is in that area.
Your property SUITABILITY
Not all parcels are suitable for building or development. County and state land use laws, zoning classifications, etc., will be factors in how land can be used or subdivided.
The Baker City Building Department handles permits and inspections throughout the county. ■■ Office: City Hall, 1655 First St. 541-5242054; www.bakercity.com/departments/ depts_building.htm EASEMENTS
Construction of structures requires permits and most require inspections.
Check for easements that may require you to allow road, power line, waterline, etc., construction across your land. If there is a ditch on your property, the ditch company may have an easement to clean/maintain the ditch each year.
■■ Baker County Dispatch, 541-5236415
The Baker County Planning Department can tell you if you need permits.
■■ Baker County Planning, 541-5238219
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■■ Office: Courthouse, 1995 Fourth St. 541-523-8219, www.bakercounty.org/ planning/planning.html
Water, sewer, electrical, telephone, Internet, television, trash pickup and
Permits and Approvals
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Code of the West Good to know Water rights, timber rights, range laws — these aren't so complicated if you know the right office to call.
Continued from Page 56 Fences
Only a professional survey can confirm the actual location of property boundaries.
SUBDIVISIONS, PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS AND HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS
These organizations often have covenants that include specific requirements. It is important to obtain a copy of the covenants to become aware of any restrictions.
WATER RIGHTS
Not all land has water rights. Even though your property has a stream or ditch running through it, the right to use the water may belong to someone else.
■■ Baker County Watermaster, 541523-8224 TIMBER RIGHTS
You will want to ensure who holds the right to timber located on your property. Like water rights, someone else may own the right to the trees on your land.
■■ Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) 541-523-5831
S. John Collins / Baker City Herald
Agriculture is the staple for Baker County. Most land is used for growing crops and raising livestock.
WETLANDS, CREEKS, STREAMS, RIPARIAN AREAS
The Land Use Plan, the Oregon Forest Practices Act, the Oregon Agricultural Water Quality Management Act and the Oregon Confined Animal Feeding Operation Rules require prevention of environmental damage and impaired water quality to such areas. Check with ODF for these requirements (see number to lower left).
Agriculture
Agriculture is a big business in Baker County — most of the rural land is used for growing crops and feeding livestock.
FARM AND FOREST ACTIVITIES
Farmers and loggers, during certain times of the year, often work from before dawn to after dark.
ANIMALS
Farm animals and their manure can cause odors and attract flies. Consider this when you evaluate a property.
RANGE LAWS
Most areas are zoned “open range.” If you do not want cattle, sheep and other livestock on your property, you will need to fence them out. See Page 60
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Continued from Page 58 NOXIOUS WEEDS
Baker County has a noxious weed ordinance. All property owners are required to control and, if possible, eradicate noxious weeds.
■■ Baker County Weed Dept., 541523-0618 PETS
Pets, especially dogs, must be kept under control at all times.
TREES AND FIRE DANGER
A moist, green open space surrounding your dwellings can provide a defensible perimeter in the event of a wildfire. Consult the Oregon Department of Forestry’s website, www.odf.state.or.us, for information on how to make your prop-
erty defensible. (See page 62 for Living with Wildfire) STEEP AND NORTH-FACING SLOPES
Steep slopes can slide in unusually wet weather. They are also likely sites for damaging snow slides in the winter. North-facing slopes rarely see direct sunlight during the winter months, which means there is a possibility that snow and ice will not melt for the entire winter.
WINTER CHINOOKS AND SPRING RUN-OFF
During the winter, Baker County can experience a sudden, warm wind with rain. This “chinook” can cause excessive run-off and flooding.
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HUNTING AND FISHING
Many areas in Baker County are open to hunting and fishing, which means your rural property may border public lands and be impacted by shooting, etc.
WILDLIFE
Living near wildlife makes for good animal-watching and photographic opportunities, it may present some challenges:
■■ Protecting children and pets from cougars, coyotes and deer ■■ Protecting vegetable and flower gardens from deer ■■ Protecting fruit trees from deer ■■ Dealing with skunks, porcupines, rats and snakes ■■ Driving on highways where deer or elk can suddenly appear
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Living with fire
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Be prepared: Wildfire is our most imminent natural disaster
R
ural 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 of 2015 exemplified that when lightning sparked two wildfires that together scorched more acres than any fire in recent history. The Cornet/Windy Ridge Complex was fueled by a combination of hot temperatures, high winds, and low hu-
midity. 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. Toward the Wallowa Mountains, the Eagle Complex scorched 13,000 acres and Dry Gulch Fire burned 18,000 acres. That's a lot of land, and a mixture of public and private ownership. Defense tactics
Those who choose to live among the trees aren't without defenses when it comes to wildfire. There is something called a "defensible space zone" — removing all dead
Resources for this story: "Living with Fire: A Guide for the Homeowner-Baker County version FireWise Communities: www. firewise.org/
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. See Page 64
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Fire Stices Gulch: A case study in fire protection Property owners in Stices Gulch had been preparing for the Cornet fire for more than a decade. For something like it, anyway. You needn’t be a fire expert to recognize the risk. The homes along the gravel road that runs through the narrow gulch are literally surrounded by a forest. It’s mainly ponderosa pine, with some firs on the north- and east-facing slopes.
S. John Collins/Baker City Herald
This house didn't fare well in the wildfire.
Before the Cornet fire raged into the gulch on Aug. 13, the residents’ closest call came in late July 1989 when the Dooley Mountain fire, which eventually burned 20,000 acres on the east side of Highway 245, crossed the highway and burned a short distance down the gulch. No homes were lost then.
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The distance of at least 30 feet from the home should be "lean, clean and green." Changes can be made to the structures, as well, such as switching a wooden roof to fire-resistant tiles, for example. Houses are threatened by wildfire in three ways: • Contact by Flames This occurs when vegetation burning near the house produces flames that come in contact with the home and cause ignition. • Radiated Heat Flames don't have to come in contact with a home to cause damage — radiated heat is produced by invisible waves that travel out in all directions from a flame. When a house receives enough radiated heat for a long period of time, it will ignite. • Flying Embers More houses burn due to flying embers than any other reason. In certain conditions, embers can be travel more than a mile, carried by wind and fire whirls. If an ember lands on ignitable material, a new fire can start.
But the 1989 fire, along with a new focus by local, state and federal agencies on the dangerous situations inherent when people build homes in wildfire country, prompted a major effort to reduce the risk in Stices Gulch. Starting around 2000, homeowners strived to create “defensible spaces” around their homes. They raked pine needles, trimmed low-hanging pine branches and in general got rid of as much easily burned stuff as they could. Several residents received financial aid through the National Fire Plan. The grants were modest — from $200 to $580 per property — but the effects were substantial. “Most places up here are really getting tidied up,” Stices Gulch resident Sharon Bowen said in an April 2005 interview. “I think we’re all mindful of fire.” The work wasn’t limited to private property. Both the Forest Service and BLM, which manage the public forests that border Stices Gulch on the west, east and south, thinned trees and brush starting around 2004. — Jayson Jacoby
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Wildfire
Irrigated grass helps keep a barrier between fire and structures. Continued from Page 64
Access Zone
• Remove flammable vegetation at least 10 feet from both sides of the driveway and access roads. Overhead, remove overhanging branches for 15 feet of vertical clearance. • Roads and long driveways should be at least 14 feet wide. • Homes located at the end of long driveways or dead-end roads should have turnaround areas suitable for large fire equipment. • Use signs or fencing to indicate the location of septic tank and leaching field. • The address should be easily visible from the main road or street.
Defensible Space Zone • Wildland Fuel Reduction Area lies beyond the residential landscape. Remove all dead vegetation, and thin out thick shrubs, pine and junipers. Also, remove "ladder fuels" — low tree branches and shrubs that would allow a fire to climb up the tree. • Create a noncombustible area at least three feet wide around the base of your home. Use irrigated plants, rock or hard surfaces to reduce the chance of ignition from flying embers.
Built Zone • Keep rain gutters clean of debris • Screen chimneys and stovepipes with wire mesh • Install windows that are at least double-glazed or tempered glass. Aluminum frames and sashes are better choices
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than wood or vinyl. • Locate burn barrels at least 30 feet from the house and other buildings, and make sure there is a water source nearby. Do not burn on days when the wind speed exceeds 10 mph and never leave it unattended while burning. • Homes with wood shake or shingle roofs are more likely to be destroyed during a wildfire than homes with fireresistant roofs (composite, metal, tile). • Consider noncombustible siding materials such as stucco, brick, metal or cement board. • Firewood stacks should be at least 30 feet away from the home. • Keep the porch and deck areas free of easily combustible materials. See Page 68
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Wildfire
Six steps to creating a defensible space ■■Step One: Determine the size of an effective defensible space 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.
■■Step Two: Remove dead vegetation Within the defensible space zone, remove: • dead and dying trees • dead native and ornamental shrubs • dead branches • dead leaves, needles and twigs • dried grass, weeds and flowers • dried cheatgrass
■■Step Three: Create a separation between 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.
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Keep ignitable items a good distance away from the home.
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.
■■Step Four: Create a space between tree branches and low plants
■■Step Five: Create 'lean, clean and green' areas
Ensure there is a space between lowgrowing vegetation and the lowest tree
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.
■■Step Six: 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.
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Public Lands
A million acres, all for you and me
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ou own a million acres in Baker County. Really, you do. When you pitch a tent here, odds are you own the very patch of ground into which you just pounded the stakes (and perhaps a misplaced thumb). The mountain trail where you like to hike and where you saw your first mountain goat? Probably you own it, too (the trail, not the goat). And that alpine lake from which you reeled in a limit of brook trout? It’s yours, most likely. There’s 2 million acres in Baker County, and about half of them belong to you. That’s like owning Delaware and Rhode Island, but with a lot of mountains and no ocean.
Here’s the catch: You have to share those acres with 275 million other Americans, though rarely all of them at once. That’s the trade-off of public land. It’s yours — but it’s everyone else’s, too. You can visit whenever you want to but you can never stay. You can’t swap, say, the Elkhorn Mountains for one of Donald Trump’s skyscrapers. And no matter how cute you think those pastel lawn gnomes are, you’ll have to save them to decorate a piece of property that only you have the deed for. Baker County boasts enough public land, though, and it has a sufficiently puny population density of one full-time resident for every 120 acres, that you can pretty easily find a place and at least See Page 72
Public land Baker County has about one million acres of public land — that means you own it, but it also means everyone else does, too. But never fear — you'll never see a million other people in our wild places ... maybe one or two hikers high up in the Elkhorn Mountains, or a pack string in the Wallowa Mountains. Two national forests — the Wallowa-Whitman and the Malheur — cover 650,000 acres in Baker County.
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Public Lands And we appreciate, even if we don't often think of it, that it's because we all own these places that they retain most or all of the charms that lure us back year after year. Continued from Page 70
pretend it’s yours alone for a night or two. Spread out a county map on your coffee table and see for yourself. Let’s say the clever cartographers used green ink to denote public land and white for private. Much of the west half of Baker County looks like a green sheet that someone leaned over while holding a leaking bottle of Elmer’s glue at arm’s length. There are white splotches here and there, but you have to squint to make out some of them. Most of that green-tinted land is national forest — primarily the WallowaWhitman, but with a dab of the Malheur wedged into the county’s southwest corner. Combined, the two national forests cover about 650,000 acres in Baker County — almost one-third of the land. Public land isn’t quite so plentiful in the eastern and southern sections of Baker County. There’s not much for trees there,
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Phillips Lake is a short drive from Baker City on Highway 7. In addition to campgrounds and areas to launch a boat, the trail that goes around the lake is great for hiking or mountain biking.
either, and so the Bureau of Land Management, which if it had a football team would have the sagebrush as its mascot, is in charge of these publicly owned acres rather than the Forest Service, which prefers land with vegetation tall enough to hide elk herds. Nationwide, BLM actually ranks as the supreme public landlord, managing 261 million acres in America to the Forest Service’s 191 million. Space for recreation Many Baker County residents spend a fair share of their leisure hours on public property. After all, that’s where most of the fish swim and the elk roam and the roads
and trails meander. And we appreciate, even if we don’t often think of it, that it’s because we all own these places that they retain most or all of the charms that lure us back year after year. It’s why when we look across Anthony Lake today we see what people saw five decades ago: white granite and dark green subalpine firs and wildflowers that span the palette and spill off the sides. And it’s why we don’t see a putting green and a sign that says “members only” and a gate manned by a guy who looks as if he could make Arnold Schwarzenegger cry “uncle” in five seconds flat.
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The Historic Adler House 2305 Main Street Downtown Baker City Check the Website for Hours Step into the past in this Italianate home of the Adler family. Every room has original furnishings. Marvel at the restoration and original wallpaper.
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Outdoor Recreation
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Northwest of Haines is Pilcher Creek Reservoir, which offers camping, fishing, hiking and relaxation.
Whatever the season, we go outside 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.
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being Phillips Reservoir, 20 miles south of Baker City on Highway 7 toward Sumpter, and Brownlee Reservoir on the Snake River on the county's eastern edge.
SKIING 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.
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SNOWMOBILING Clubs in the Sumpter, Halfway and Burnt River areas maintain miles and miles of trails all winter.
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Outdoor Recreation
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Fishermen are attracted to the rainbow trout in the Powder River, which flows from Mason Dam at Phillips Reservoir, southwest of Baker City.
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. Baker is unique among Oregon’s 36 counties in having two species of bighorn sheep (Rocky Mountain and California) and mountain goats.
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 yearround. Bag limits vary, but in general there are no limits on the number of warmwater species, including catfish and crappie, that anglers can keep.
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Elkhorn Scenic Byway
Nestled high in the Elkhorn Mountains, Anthony Lake flaunts its alpine beauty.
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Take a drive: Elkhorn Scenic Byway
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he 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. Highlights along the way include Phillips Reservoir, the Sumpter Valley Railroad, the Sumpter Dredge State Heritage Area, North Fork John Day state park, and the Anthony Lakes area. Snow closes a segment between Granite and Anthony Lakes from late fall to early summer (sometimes as late as July 4).
The route
From Baker City, take Highway 30 north to Haines (10 miles) where you turn left on to 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.
Distance 106 miles
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
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Scenic Drive
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The majestic Wallowa Mountains overlook the small, rural community of Halfway.
Take a drive: Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
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he 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 be-
cause a segment between Joseph and Halfway closes with snow in winter. Construction on a 13-mile loop is now complete, but the website www.hellscanyonbyway.com suggests tourists still check road conditions listed on the website. The Byway goes through 11 communities, offering visitors a taste of life in rural Northeastern Oregon. For information, visit the website www.hellscanyonbyway.com.
The route The 218-mile trip can be done clockwise (Baker City-La Grande-Joesph-Halfway-Richland-Baker City) or counterclockwise (Baker City-Richland-Halfway-Joseph-La Grande-Baker City)
Closure In the winter, a segment between Halfway and Joseph is closed due to snow.
Information www.hellscanyonbyway.com
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Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Downtown Historic District. See website for updates for • Jubilee Ducks & Beavers River Race • Taste of Baker • Historic Parlor Tour • Christmas Twilight Parade
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Baker County Health Department
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Baker County Health Department (BCHD) is available to all, that no individual is excluded from participation, denied benefits, or subject to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion, culture and/or financial status.
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Looking for a final resting place for your loved one? This lovely new outdoor columbarium, designed especially for cremated remains, has just been completed at Mount Hope Cemetery. For information call Joyce at Baker City 541-403-0912 or your local funeral home.
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