Unity, Oregon, is located in the Burnt River Valley in Baker County. Its post office was established in 1891, and a sawmill existed in the town for many years.
In 2000, the population of Unity was around 130. When we stopped there last week, a young couple who had just taken over the local gas station/convenience store/motel were in the process of remodeling and stocking shelves. I'm not sure if they were replacing population or adding to it. The Water Hole, the local tavern/cafe, was also under new ownership, having recently been purchased by the Wilsons, a couple from Prineville. In addition to the weekly card games, they were planning to bring in a band for dances. They are also expecting a huge influx of business in the next week or so, as hundreds of sage rat hunters descend on the town for the annual Unity Sage Rat Hunting Competition.
Before we left, we wished the Wilsons good luck with their new business and, I think, we envied them just a little bit.
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