The Baker County Chamber sends a

BIG THANK YOU! With members like

you, we can provide a sustainable busi-

ness community as well as foster

growth and positive change. Only

through your support can we continue

to fund important community events

and lead the way for business. As the

year progresses, we hope to continue

earning your trust and your loyalty.

Baker County Chamber of

Commerce & Visitors

Bureau

490 Campbell St

Baker City, OR 97814

541-523-5855

info@visitbaker.com

www.visitbaker.com

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Membership

Matters

January 2020 Volume 3, Issue 1

Sustaining Members

Welcome back to Baker City

Camille Hearne is a long time Baker County resident who is passionate about supporting her community and making a difference. After earning her Master of Social Work in 2006, Camille and her husband moved to Richland. While helping her husband run a small business, Second Mile Electric; Camille found time to work with the Pine Eagle School District as well as the Pine Eagle Clinic and Heart N Home Hos-pice.

Camille’s compassion is unending. She and her hus-band adopted 4 siblings through the local foster care agency. Their little family grew to 9 in an instant. They relocated to Baker City in 2018, and Camille took this opportunity to expand her counseling business, Hope Haven Counseling. She currently has office hours on Monday and Tuesdays, as well as of-fering supervised visitation services. Camille spe-cializes in grief and loss support, parent training and support. Check her out at her office at 1545 16th Street. You can reach her at 541-540-1257

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Thank You! Every year hundreds of Baker County individuals, businesses and organizations support the annual Cham-

ber Awards banquet. Without their support and donations this event would not be possible. We would

like to extend a huge thank you for the beautiful and creative table sponsors. Baker City Rotary, Baker

County Cattlewomen, Baker County YMCA, Baker Heritage Museum, Barley Brown's, Coffee Corral, Com-

munity Bank, Cornucopia Lodge, Country Financial, Grocery Outlet, Hells Canyon Chamber of Commerce,

Isagenix, Liberty Repair, National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Trail Tenders, Northwest

Farm Credit Services, Old West Federal Credit Union, Oregon Trail Electric Co-Op, Saint Alphonsus Medi-

cal Center Baker City, Settlers Park, St. Luke's, Sunfire Real Estate, Superior Towing and Triple C Redi-Mix.

The money we raise annually on our auction items is used to organize and support a variety of events

throughout Baker County. This is made possible by generous donations from our local businesses and

organizations. Please join us in thanking Albertsons, Another Round Resale, Anthony Lakes Mountain

Resort, Baker City Police Department, Baker Garage, Baker City Float Center, Baker County YMCA, Baker

Technical Institute, Betty’s Books, Black’s Distributing, Carpet One Floor & Home, Childcare Resource Re-

ferral, Club 24 Fitness, Cody’s General Store, Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, Cornucopia Lodge, D & B

Supply, D & J Taco Shop, Davis Computer Services, Eagle Cap Excursions, Eagle Optical, Elkhorn Moun-

tains Bed & Breakfast, Glacier 45 Distillery, Haines Gold Rush Gifts, Haines Steakhouse, Hells Canyon Ad-

ventures, Kicks Sportswear, J. Tabor Jewelers, Lew Brothers/Les Schwab, Lube Depot, Main Event Sports

Bar & Eatery, National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Oregon Trail Livestock Supply, Quail

Ridge Golf Course, Ryder Brothers Stationary Store, Safeway, Sorbenots, Sumpter Junction, Sunkissed

Salon, Sycamore Tree, TEC Copier Systems and The Little Pig.

This year we are also incredibly grateful to several organizations that sponsored different parts of our

banquet. Saint Alphonsus Medical Center was a Ruby Level, for the second year in a row the Oregon

Health Authority sponsored our awards. The Inland Café was a Gold Level sponsor this year and the Hells

Canyon Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Power and St. Luke’s were Friends of the Chamber sponsors. We

truly appreciate the generosity of our county!

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Dedicated Citizens Recognized

Steven Sharp has turned an unimaginable tragedy into a lifetime of service to oth-

ers. After losing both arms in a farming accident, Steve has lobbied for legislation

to protect consumer accident victims, has provided hunting and fishing access for

hundreds of disabled children and adults and continues to give to his community.

It would be hard to find someone who de-

served the Man of the Year award more.

Mary Ellen Anderson is described as “our

idea gal and organizer extraordinaire” by her

fellow volunteers. Her unending support of

the Baker County Cattlewoman has resulted

in new traditions and expanded support for

the Baker County Shrine Club. Mary Ellen

truly is the Woman of the Year.

Martin Arritola is an incredibly deserving

choice for the 90th Annual Chamber of Com-

merce Excellence in Agriculture award. Continuing his family legacy of serving the

local farmers and ranchers at Oregon Trail Livestock Supply, Martin also gives back

to the area by volunteering for civic duties such as the hospital board, Baker Coun-

ty Economic Development, and the Baker County Fair Sale Committee, to name a

few. He has also been and OSAA basketball official and was honored with being

chosen to officiate in the state 1A state tournament as well as the championship

game.

Ryan and Kaylin have been a pillar of the Baker

County community for year. They founded Kicks

Sportswear, before moving onto other challenges. Their most recent success is

Glacier 45 Distillery. With ten products including vodka, gin and bourbon widely

distributed across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and now Utah the sky is the limit

for Glacier 45.

Cody Miller came to Baker City

when the town needed a gro-

cery store. Since the ground-

breaking, Grocery Outlet has

invested in the community in a huge way. They have participat-

ed, supported or donated to local events from the Easter Egg

Hunt to the Wine Walk. With over 30 employees, Cody is dedi-

cated to helping Baker County grow and thrive. This commit-

ment earned the Business of the Year award.

Dedicated Citizens Recognized

The Chamber honored nearly several local first responders at the 90th Annual

Awards Banquet. Our very own Hometown Hero's inspire the rest of us. Amanda

Bunch was nominated by the Baker County Sheriff’s Department for her outstand-

ing professionalism. As a 911 dispatcher, Amanda received a call regarding an in-

fant left unattended in the bathtub. Amanda calmly guided the mother through

CPR while dispatching the Eagle Valley Ambulance to the scene. Amanda’s training,

knowledge and skill directly resulted in the child surviving the incident.

Steve and Jan Boles give selflessly to not one

but two rural fire departments. Sumpter Valley

and Powder Valley RFD are blessed to have

their talent and dedication. In addition to being

boots on the ground first responders, they also

serve in leadership roles as well as helping pro-

cure much needed equipment for their depart-

ments.

Lieutenant Ben Decker was nominated by

Baker City Fire and Rescue for his outstanding

dedication and service. Lieutenant Decker

risked his own life to rescue a woman trapped

in a fully engulfed house fire.

These amazing individuals dedicate their lives to securing the safety and security of

the residents of Baker County and we can’t thank them enough!

Barbara Prowell is familiar sight in Baker City. From volunteering with lo-

cal students, her work with the

Baker County Literacy Coalition to

her dedication to her church, Barba-

ra truly deserved the Legacy Wom-

an of the Year award.

With over 40 years of service to

Baker County, Denzil Robbins em-

bodies the hardworking spirit of ru-

ral Oregon. Quietly working for the

betterment of his fellow residents,

Denzil has made a

huge difference in

Baker County, which has earned him the justified title of Leg-

acy Man of the Year.

The Baker City Kiwanis were honored with Service Organi-

zation of the Year for their dedication to the youth of Baker

County. From organizing the Downtown Trick or Treat to

Sensory Friendly Photos with Santa, the Kiwanis are involved

in nearly every aspect of the community.

Baker County Events

www.visitbaker.com

02/01

15th Annual Fundrais-ing Banquet

Northeast Oregon

Compassion Center

02/01

Stiff Cuffs

Eastern Oregon Re-gional Theater

02/02

Superbowl Party

Baker Elk’s Lodge #338

02/06

Dead Lee

Churchill School

02/07

First Friday Art Walk

Baker City Downtown

02/08

Back Country Music Festival

Anthony Lakes Moun-tain Resort

02/14

Valentines Dinner & Dance

Baker City VFW

02/20-22

OSSA 1-A District Bas-ketball Playoffs

Baker High School

02/28

Fundraising Fun!

The Northeast Oregon Compassion Center serves people in our com-

munity and surrounding areas who have a need – physical, emotion-

al, relational or spiritual – regardless of their race, religion, or ability

to pay. They have been meeting many of the needs of our community

since 2000. Services are provided at no charge with the exception of

some training classes/workshops or seminars that may have a fee to

cover the cost of materials. Their annual fundraising banquet is Feb-

ruary 1st at 1250 Hughes Lane. There will be a tri-tip dinner with all

the fixings, a silent auction, live auction, and a live speaker! Tickets to

the event are $15; please reserve your ticket as soon as possible as

there is a limited number of seating. You can pick up your ticket at

the Northeast Oregon Compassion Center Office. Come help support

this amazing organization.

The Baker Heritage Museum, displays and interprets the rich history

of the region. Permanent and changing exhibits of mining, timber,

ranching, agriculture, early Baker City life, Chinese culture and wild-

life fill the historic Natatorium, 33,000 square foot building. The

Baker Heritage Museum also curates the Leo Adler Museum. Dedi-

cated staff and volunteers in both facilities bring our unique history

to life for visitors and locals alike. Come join the Friends of the Baker

Heritage Museum for their Annual "Casino Night" Fundraiser! A night

of dinner, drinks, casino games, bingo and "Paint Your Wagon" cos-

tume contest - prize packages donated by generous local sponsors.

All proceeds go to benefit the historic Baker Heritage Museum. This

wonderful event is scheduled for February 29th. 3

Baker County is home to some of the best powder and twistiest mountain

trails that are just begging to be ridden! Sumpter Valley Blue Mountain

Snowmobile Club will be holding its annual Poker Run on February 15th.

This year they will add a Vintage Snowmobile Race. So, dust off that old sled

and get it entered. With over $3,000 in cash prizes and another $1,500 in

raffle prizes, you’re sure to win big!

After spending the day riding in the beautiful Elkhorn Mountains, load up

your sled and get across the valley for the

Panhandle Snowmobile Poker Run on

February 16th. With $4,000 on the line,

you’d better bring your best poker face.

Powder & Poker

Baker County Chamber

of Commerce

& Visitor's Bureau

Shelly Cutler Executive Director

Diane Wroe Office Manager

Board of Direc-

tors Stacy Delong

President

Jerry Peacock

Vice President

Laura Huggins

Secretary

Courtney Benson

Director

Jerry Shaw

Director

Sara Artley

Director

Baker County

Ambassadors Jeff Nelson

Sue Lien

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130 S. Main Street, Halfway, OR

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Thank You!

A huge thank you to local photographer, Shane Alderson. He graciously

donated his time and talent to photograph the 90th Annual Awards Ban-

quet. As a local, he is dedicated to his community and helping. Shane

grew up in Baker City Oregon. He bought his first camera at the age of

fourteen and started working as a freelance photographer for the local

newspaper. Primarily self-taught, Shane was influenced by the work of

photographers like, Elliott Erwitt and Steve McCurry. Shane’s unique per-

spective and nonintrusive style lends an intimate view of his subjects. He

has traveled throughout the US, Canada and Central America, shooting a

wide variety of subjects including, former President Bill and First Lady Hil-

lary Clinton and rock and roll legend Chuck Berry. In 2007 Shane spent two months traveling through

Mexico and Guatemala photographing the lives and culture of the Mayan people. Find him on Face-

book at Shane Alderson Photography!

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