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
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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Cornucopia Coffee House
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Denson’s Beef
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170 South Main Street, Halfway, OR
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(541) 742-6857
47529 Slaughterhouse RD, Halfway, OR
Providing residential, commercial, drop box, and dumpster service in Halfway,
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Old Pine Market
541-742-4366
130 S. Main Street, Halfway, OR
We are your hometown grocery store. The place where everyone knows your name (and your dog's name). Along with standard grocery product, we carry a wide variety of edibles. Organics, gluten free, dairy free, local produce in season, in-house smoked pepperoni and jerky, buffalo- when available, cultural foods. SUSHI!
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(541) 963-8601
60831 S. McAlister Road, La Grande, OR
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Second Mile Electric Inc.
(541) 540-3223
Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home
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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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New Members