On this special episode, Paige sits down with Rick Gloria, who served in the military for 22 years. Even after retirement, he is still serving our country as a veterans service officer, caring for the needs of veterans and their families in Baker County and the surrounding area. Rick shares the ways he helps veterans navigate healthcare, disability benefits, education benefits and more.

If you know of a veteran who needs help in Baker County, please find Rick's contact information at https://bakercountyor.gov/veterans/veterans.html. You can also visit the Oregon Department of Veteran's Affairs webpage at https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx.

Paige is joined by Baker Rural Fire Protection District Chief, Sean Lee, to talk about what it looks like inside the walls at the Rural Fire Protection District. From volunteering, to red flag warnings, to fire danger levels, Chief Lee breaks down small things you can do and look for to make a big impact this fire season.

Baker Rural Fire Department https://www.bakerruralfirepd.org/

New Baker Fire ordinance: https://www.bakercountyor.gov/pages/pdfs/Draft_Ordinance_No_2026-02.pdf

Volunteer for your local fire department : https://www.oregonfirerecruitmentnetwork.com/

Oregon State Fire Marshal : https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/pages/default.aspx

In this episode, Paige Witham interviews Ginger Savage of Crossroads Carnegie Art Center about how Arts and Culture shape the past, present, and future of Eastern Oregon. From the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center to shows at Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre, and classes at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, Ginger shares how relationships, collaboration, and the arts make a real difference in caring for the community. Learn more about Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative at otec.coop.