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A12 News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, December 2, 2015 GU musicians perform in honor concert Students share new knowledge with ensembles By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle HERMISTON – Seven Grant Union music students were selected for the Honor Band and Honor Choir con- cert held Nov. 9 at Hermiston High School. Grant Union music direc- tor Mary Ann Vidourek chose seven students to attend, in- cluding choir students Devon Vargas, Nikki Jones, Tiana Allen and Avery Lenz, and band students Chloe Bentz ÀXWH6DP%HQW]WHQRUVD[- RSKRQHDQG6DPDQWKD)OR\G WURPERQH Mark Lane, an associate FAMILY HEALTH Contributed photos Grant Union band students Samantha Floyd, Chloe Bentz and Sam Bentz, enjoying their time at the honor band event. professor of music education at Central Washington Uni- versity in Ellensburg, Wash., Treatment and Surgery of Foot and Ankle • In-Grown Nails Bunions • Warts • Gout Corns & Callouses Diabetic Foot Screening Foot Odor • Athletes Foot Treatment for pain in feet, shins, heels, knees, lower back. Custom molded orthotics. MICHAEL RUSHTON, DPM Podiatric physician & Surgeon Dr. Rushton is Preferred Providerfor Lifewise and Blue Cross/Blue Shield and a Medicate participant. ÓnÎäÊ£äÌ Ê-Ì°]Ê>iÀÊÌÞ]Ê", | x{£xÓ{ä£ÓÓ OFFICE HOURS: EVERY OTHER TUESDAY The doctor speaks Spanish - El Doctor habla Espanol. directed the honor band, and South Salem High School choir director William Mc- Lean directed the honor choir. Among the selections pre- sented by the students were “Prairie Dances” and “Decla- ration Overture” by the band, Grant Union choir members Nikki Jones, Tiana Allen, Avery Hughes and Devon Vargas take in the honor choir event in Hermiston. and “Prayer” and “Unclouded Day” by the choir. “All learned something to help them be better musi- cians,” Vidourek said. The students also brought what they learned to share with the other students in their ensembles at Grant Union, she added. Vargas said it was a posi- WLYHH[SHULHQFH “We had an amazing direc- tor and got to perform songs that had a lot of meaning,” she said. “I made new friends, and I learned new techniques to help me sing better.” TOWN Continued from Page A1 Porter, who is also the town’s fire chief, has lived in Long Creek since 1984. He has owned and operated his own business, Blue Moun- tain Herbs, for 16 years. He and his wife, Denise, who teaches at Long Creek School, have been married since 1992. The town is home to the Long Creek Historical So- ciety, an active group dedi- cated to preserving and pro- moting the long and colorful history of the area, including the neighboring communi- WLHV RI 0RQXPHQW )R[ DQG Hamilton. The society recently HUHFWHG )RUW 7RZQVHQG D relocated Army fort that was established in Long Creek during the Indian Wars of 1878, and is striving to build The Eagle/Cheryl Hoefler The wide open spaces of Long Creek are perfect for panoramic sunsets and sunrises. a museum and interpretive center there, to house his- torical photographs and arti- facts of that region. 7KH 1RUWK )RUN -RKQ Day Watershed Council is also based in Long Creek. The natural resource man- agement nonprofit strives to increase awareness of land- scape and ecosystem issues through youth education op- portunities and community service projects. Long Creek School serves about 35 students in grades preschool through grade 12. In recent years, the school has boosted its enrollment by opening its doors to for- eign high-schoolers. The visiting youth live with local families and spend a school year learning about Ameri- TIS THE SEASON A special wish that your happiness builds with each day of the season and burns bright throughout the New Year. FIND WHAT ’ S ON HIS LIST MILLS Building Supply 751 W. Main St., John Day • 541-575-1021 can life – Long Creek-style. Social Security Pond, about 4 miles west of town on State Route 402, offers a tranquil respite for fish- ing, reading, picnicking and PRUH )RU WKRVH VHHNLQJ ³LQ town” outdoor recreation, City Park has plenty to offer – a basketball court, horse- shoe pits, playground and picnic area. Porter enjoys living in Long Creek and his position as mayor. “The thing I like best about being the mayor is be- ing able to help people with their needs and to be able to help the community pros- per,” he said. Current councilors are David Hines, president; Al- vin Hunt, Denise Porter and Joe Gibson. The city recorder is Mar- sie Watson, who is also school board chair. City Hall, which has an adjoining community center, is located at 250 Hardisty St. City council meetings are at 6 p.m. the second Thurs- day of the month. Call the City of Long Creek at 541-421-3601. )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ visit www.cityoflongcreek. com/. Merry Christmas from P r ai ri e City rie Cit y Dr. Norm DeJong DDS, MPH, PC Melanie DeJong, RDH 541-820-4369 Precious Smiles Deserve Special Care Taking good care of your oral health is important at any age. We offer comprehensive-routine cleanings to filings, whitening, crown and bridge work, full and partial dentures, extractions and emergency-gentle dental care to help make sure your smile stays healthy and bright through the years. John Day Polaris 821 W Hwy 26 John Day, OR 97845 johndaypolaris.com Wal k Emer -ins & genci es We lcome Huffman’s G rant County’s Most U ni q ue Sho p • H olida y decora tions • Fine w ine • Full line of H a rdwa re • H a ndcra fted Beer • Europ ea n Chocola tes MARKETS Prairie City • 541-280-3588