10 — 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
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Tickets are just $25 each.
Buy yours today at the front desk of
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‘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