Approximately 350 students attend the schools, approximately 40 of whom live in the Cove and Union telephone exchanges. The Imbler, Union and Cove School Districts are members of the Wapiti Athletic League, which is comprised of Eastern Oregon schools that compete in sports. The Imbler, Cove and Union telephone exchanges are located within Union County and are served by the county government in La Grande. Medical and Dental Services Imbler residents rely on La Grande for medical and dental services, as no such services are offered within the Imbler exchange. Some Imbler residents engage in a variety of toll avoidance practices.
Residents often avoid toll calls by combining a trip with their telephone activities.
Others relay calls through neighbors or friends in La Grande to make calls to Union or Cove. The demand for EAS in Oregon is growing substantially. In many parts of the state, local telephone exchange boundaries no longer bear any relation to actual communities. Improved transportation, communications, and the general growth of cities and towns have expanded the boundaries of what local citizens view as their community. Many customers in suburban and rural areas desire toll-free calling to population centers.