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Kristy McKee, an Imbler High School junior, hopes to help showcase the St. Croix breed of sheep to eastern Oregon. There are only 10 St. Croix breeders in the state, and most live in the Willamette Valley.

Chris Baxter traveled to the 2008 Cove Cherry Fair, taking these wonderful photographs along the way.

Some of The Observer's favorite memories from the 2008 Elgin Stampede. Photography by Chris Baxter.

Some of The Observer's favorite memories from the 2008 Elgin Stampede. Photography by Chris Baxter.

The 2008 International Dinner and Show was a smash hit, and The Observer was there to capture it in its full glory. Please enjoy the photos and audio within this slideshow.

The Observer recorded and captured the delight that the Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra provided this week with the help of Mihyun Kim, renowned pianist.

This slideshow captures the sights and sounds of the Chosen Generation gospel choir along with EOU's Chamber Choir. This fast paced spiritual music is sure to delight.

The video Canine cop steps down tells the story of retiring drug dog, Deputy Collin, and his handler Deputy Cindy Wyatt.

They are searching for donations for the purchase of a new drug dog, and this video explains why the Sheriff's Office feels that a canine on the force is an important aspect of the community.

Clearing The Way is an interesting look at the hard work and effort that the Oregon Department of Transportation puts into keeping our highways safe during the cold winter months.

Covering all of district 13, the ODOT plows, uses blowers and any other techniques possible to keep the roads in Eastern Oregon as ice and drift free as possible.

A great slideshow filled with audio from the 2007 Figgy Pudding caroling contest. This happy and holiday filled slideshow will be sure to make you smile.