The Baker County press. (Baker City, Ore.) 2014-current, September 23, 2016, Image 10

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Newspaper Page Text10 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Business / Local Sweet Wife Baking receives downtown revitalization award Sweet Wife Baking received an Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award for the "Business of the Year" from Oregon Main Street on Septem- ber 15 during the Oregon Main Street Evening of Excellence Celebration in Astoria. This award goes to the business that demonstrates a commitment to the com- munity, exhibits exemplary customer service, strength- ens the business mix, and supports its employees. On hand to accept the award were owners Jenny Mowe and Loran Joseph. "Sweet Wife's contribu- tion to Baker City's Main Street cannot be over stated" says Mayor Kim Mosier. "They provide desserts to Main Street restaurants, give people a reason to visit the historic district on a Sunday, have contributed to the renova- tion of a historic property, and have added jobs to our local economy. They par- ticipate in our First Friday REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE AND MEASURE OPEN HOUSE Art Walks, Third Thursday Ladies' Night, and our gastronomical festival Taste of Baker. Jenny and Loran have even com- missioned a local artist to create distinctive pieces for display on the walls of the retail shop. This business exempliﬁ es what Baker City wants to see for our Main Street Program." Sweet Wife Baking began as a simple baking project by Jenny Mowe as a work-from-home mom in 2009 when she began bak- ing desserts for local Main Street restaurants. Over the years, she and her husband grew the wholesale business. In 2015, Sweet Wife Baking opened a retail outlet in the in a historic building they renovated for their purposes. They added ﬁ ve ad- ditional employees and added seating. On days they are open, they have long lines of excited patrons. They have proven that Wicked Ways Submitted Photo. Jenny Mowe Joseph (at right) hands out sweets to a happy customer. even in a small, rural town where money is tight, people recognize and will pay for quality. "Sweet Wife Baking epitomizes what it takes to be a healthy and vibrant downtown business," says Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. Stuart added, "They have ﬁ lled a niche market and have used their enthusiasm and energy to help revital- ize a historic building, adding much needed jobs to the local economy." September 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sunridge Inn. Everyone welcome! Open house with local and statewide candidates. Meet Oregon Attorney General candidate Daniel Crowe, Senate candidate Mark Callahan, City Council candidate Arvid Andersen, Baker County Sheriff Candidate John Hoopes, and Rep. Cliff Bentz. Also learn about measures both statewide and local. Sponsored by the Baker County Republican Party and The Baker County Press. Tickets are just $25 each. Buy yours today at the front desk of The Geiser Grand Hotel or online at www.theBakerCountyPress.com ‘Ghost Mine’ owners appearance • ‘Gold Rush’ cast appearance • Carriage rides Gothic specialty cocktails • Limited theme menu Music and dancing Special TAPS family “reveal” for ticketholders only! VFW Youth Shoot Raffle! Drawing October 30, 2016 at the VFW 2005 Valley Avenue Only 200 tickets to be sold! $10 each at York’s or the VFW. Black and earth tones. Smith & Wesson M&P 40 4.25” barrel (2) 15-round mags