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COMMUNITY A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 Buttercreek Boys wrap up 2016 HERMISTON HERALD FILE PHOTO The Buttercreek Boys (Lou Reeves, Wynn Weston, Curt Clauton, Rusty Roe, Tom Watkins and Jim Simpson) will strum old-time favorites during their fi nal meeting of the year Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Chuckwagon Cafe, Hermiston. The Buttercreek Boys are spreading holiday cheer during their last rehearsal/ meeting of the year. The group will keep peo- ple’s toes tappin’ and hearts warm as they sing and play old favorites. The event is Wednesday (tonight) from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Chuck- wagon Cafe, 81027 N. Highway 395, Hermiston. The Buttercreek Boys feature Lou Reeves, gui- tar; Wynn Weston, guitar; Curt Clauton, stand-up bass; Tom Watkins, vio- lin-fi ddle; Rusty Roe, sax- ophone; and Jim Simpson, banjo and harmonica. In addition, several of the mu- sicians share in the vocals. They also invite the crowd to sing along, if the music moves them. For more information about the meetings/rehears- als in the coming year, call 541-567-6329. IN BRIEF Hermiston announces Hospice sets annual more than $846K in holiday memorial energy savings service The Hermiston School District’s energy savings have grown with its square footage. According to a district press release, the district has saved $846,075 since 2011 despite adding 27,000 square feet in recent years. That’s a 20 percent re- duction in total cost per square foot, putting the dis- trict in the top 20 percent of schools in cost per student and cost per square foot, with the goal of eventually reaching the top 10 percent. The district attributes the increased energy effi ciency to a number of facility im- provements, including a complete school replace- ment at West Park, Sunset and Armand Larive, boiler replacement, a new lighting system, new computer and communication manage- ment systems and a solar panel installation at Ar- mand Larive. The district highlight- ed the software-controlled heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, which staff made 500 pro- gramming modifi cations to in the past year to accom- modate events outside the usual building schedule. “This scheduling strikes a pleasant balance in being fi scally responsible while ensuring the comfort of our staff, students and patrons,” the press release states. The district will contin- ue looking for more effi - ciencies, which it said will allow the school system to direct more money toward the classroom. The annual memorial service sponsored by Vange John Memorial Hospice pro- vides an opportunity for peo- ple to remember or honor a loved one during the holiday season. The event is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the lobby at Guardian Angel Homes, 540 N.W. 12th St., Hermiston. For more information, all 541-667-3543. Christian center presents concert A musical extravaganza is planned during an upcoming special service at the Hermis- ton Christian Center. Christmas is Wonderful will feature a full hour of music — from holiday clas- sics to new Christmas songs. People won’t want to miss a rap version of “Jingle Bells’ performed by Helen McAfee. The septuagenarian will even don an elf costume for the performance. The free event is Sunday at 10 a.m. at 1825 W. High- land Ave., Hermiston. There is no admission charge. The program also includes McAfee performing a duet with her brother, Brad Roze- ma, who plays trombone with Brass Fire. Other highlights include an original version of “Mary, Did You Know?” by Ja- cob Looper, one of the church’s worship music leaders. Looper said a variety of soloists, duets and trios will perform — along with a larg- er ensemble and a brass band. For a sneak preview, stop by Hermiston’s Winter Fes- tival Thursday, Dec. 15, at 4:30 p.m.. Part of the group will be singing carols as part of the featured entertainment Printed on recycled newsprint VOLUME 110 ● NUMBER 49 Gary L. West | Editor • gwest@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4532 Tammy Malgesini | Community Editor • tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4539 Jade McDowell | Reporter • jmcdowell@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4536 Jeanne Jewett | Multi-Media consultant • jjewett@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4531 Shannon Paxton | Offi ce coordinator • spaxton@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4530 in the festival area by the city Christmas tree, 180 N.E. Sec- ond St. For more information, call 541-567-3480. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY MARIA DURON Members of the Hermiston Noon Kiwanis and employees of Roger’s Toyota provided a donation of kayaks for fall Outdoor School. They were recently thanked by Hermiston School District representatives and fi fth grade students from Desert View, Highland Hills, Rocky Heights and Sunset elementary schools. Outdoor School paddles away with donation HERMISTON HERALD Healthy Fridays off er free services Free health screenings, in- cluding blood pressure check, weigh-ins, body mass index, cholesterol and glucose test- ing is offered during Healthy Fridays. The event is presented the fi rst and third Friday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Conference Room No. 7 at Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Those planning to have their cholesterol checked need to fast for 8-10 hours prior to the blood draw. The event also provides free fl u shots. For more informa- tion, contact 541-667-3509 or healthinfo@gshealth.org. Area fi fth graders had a splashing good time during fall Outdoor School thanks to a dona- tion from Roger’s Toyota and the Hermiston Noon Kiwanis Club. The donation included kayaks, paddles and life vests. A few of the stu- dents and organizers re- cently headed to Roger’s Toyota to personally thank them and the Kiwanis for their generous donation. As a pilot program, students attended Outdoor School during the fall to provide organizers an op- portunity to evaluate the learning environment as compared to going in the spring time. For many students, the program provides their fi rst expe- rience in learning in the outdoors. The success of Outdoor School is made possible with the support of many organizations, including Wal-Mart, Good Shep- herd Community Health Foundation, Wildhorse Foundation, Oregon Com- munity Foundation-RAI Project and Tom Denchel Ford Country (through Drive One 4 UR School). To fi nd out ways to support Outdoor School, contact Maria Duron, Hermiston School District community relations spe- cialist, at 541-667-6036 or maria.duron@hermiston. k12.or.us. CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT CLASS Multi-States (Valid 35-states) /Oregon (Valid in WA) PEN DLETON Red Lion - 304 SE N ye Ave. Thursday Dec. 22 th • 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm W alk-Ins W elcom e! 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