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A2 News wallowa.com O BITUARIES Geraldine Pannier Nov. 1, 1929 to July 22, 2016 Bertie Geraldine “Geri” Pannier passed away surrounded by family on July 22, 2016 in Spring- fi eld, Ore., following a series of heart attacks. She was 86. She was born Nov. 1, 1929 to Bertie and Oris Barnes in Treynor, Iowa. The family moved to Junc- tion City, Oreg., in June of 1936. She attended Forest Grove High School. Geri married Reuben Pannier on Feb. 3, 1948 in Vancouver, Wash. She worked 12 years for Emerald Logger’s Radio, even- tually becoming the operations manager. They lived a year in Calabar, Nigeria, and also spent a year in Gisborn, New Zealand. She was a partner in Lost Spring, Inc., a logging company in Lane County, from 1971-1991. She and Reuben moved to Lostine in 1997, then back to Dexter in 2014. Geri enjoyed many crafts and going to garage sales with her mother (until she passed), but her biggest love was the Lord Jesus Christ then her dogs and her painting. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Reuben Pannier of Dexter; her son Frank Pannier (Catey) of Seahurst, Wash.; stepbroth- er Chester White (Jan); brother Tim Barnes (Rhonda); sister Schar- lene Barnes; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a good daughter and as a teenager she essentially raised her siblings. She was a beautiful young woman. As a wife and moth- er, she loved her family and served us daily through her incredible cooking, canning, meal planning and over-all taking care of us. She viewed it as a calling, not a labor. She poured her life into caring for her family. We’re grateful you didn’t suffer long, but we will miss you greatly. Hildegard Simmons Nov. 13, 1928 to Feb. 27, 2016 Hildegard “Hilde” Simmons, 87, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family Feb. 27 at her home in Burns, Ore. She was born Nov. 13, 1928 in Hanau, Germany, to Heinrich Fischer and Elizabeth Beck. She married Teddy Simmons in Germany. After Teddy’s stint in the Army ended in 1956, he took her to his home in Enterprise, where they raised fi ve children — Irene, Garry, Stanley, Doug and Susan. While living in Enterprise, Hilde was a very gifted seamstress and sewed square dance dresses and shirts for the local square dance clubs. In 1974, Teddy and Hilde moved to Burns, where Teddy took a Job managing the Prineville Stud Mill on South Egan Street. After moving to Burns, Hilde enjoyed bowling and going to state and national bowling tournaments. She loved to knit socks for all her friends and family. She also enjoyed camping, gardening and traveling. Hilde is survived by children Irene and her husband Harvey Madarieta of Hines, Ore.; Stanley Simmons and his wife Susan of Burns; and Douglas Simmons and his wife Linda of Houston. She’s also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Teddy, daughter Susan Linehan and son Garry Simmons. There will be an informal graveside service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, the family requests any donations be made to the Cancer Society. August 17, 2016 Wallowa County Chieftain $1.4 million awarded for ‘applied skills’ courses for rural students Wallowa County Chieftain The Oregon Talent Coun- cil has awarded $1.4 million to fi ve projects that provide students and existing work- ers with applied skills and experience to signifi cantly increase their employability. These investments align with other state education and workforce system prior- ities that support small and medium-sized businesses across the state to fi nd and develop the talent they need. • Linn-Benton Com- munity College received $50,000 to develop a Sur- gical Technology program to address the shortage of professionals in rural Ore- gon. The college will make the courses available online and arrange for practicums in more local areas. • Oregon Institute of Technology/Oregon Tech received $182,177 to in- crease access to education and practicum experiences in the healthcare field via synchronistic video and lo- cal practicums for both rural and urban students. • Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership re- ceived $552,316 to provide direct short-term industry based training in advanced manufacturing. The focus will be not only on training new workers but in creating a learning culture in exist- ing businesses. • Portland Community College received $577,500 to train, place, advance and retain participants in a variety of advanced man- that keep skills fresh in the face of new technology and build new models for educa- tion and training that keep pace with changing busi- ness needs.” The Talent Council was established by the 2015 Oregon Legislature, which also established an Oregon Talent Council Fund of $6.1 million, to seed investments in talent development pro- grams. The Talent Council works with industry, work- force organizations and the Oregon higher education community to help fill high wage, high demand occu- pations in the state. More information on the Council and the Oregon Talent Plan can be found at the Coun- cil’s website: www.oregon- talentcouncil.org. ufacturing jobs via coach- ing/mentoring, work-based learning opportunities, and certificate and degree pro- grams created in collabora- tion with industry. • University of Oregon received $33,991 to pres- ent Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics as a first in a sequence of new courses in information tech- nology. “These grants will sup- port the upgrading and retooling of skills for Or- egon’s existing and fu- ture workers,” said David Childers, chair of the Talent Council. “We forget the ma- jority of the workers needed to support our economy are already in the workforce. It is critically important that we invest in the projects ‘Wild Landscape’ photo winners announced Wallowa County Chieftain The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture recently an- nounced the winners of its jur- ied photography exhibit, “The Wild Landscape of Northeast Oregon — Wallowa, Baker and Union Counties.” The exhibit featured 45 pho- tographs by 14 photographers and is the second celebrating eastern Oregon’s wild land- scapes. Dennis DeHart, Associate Professor of Photography with Washington State University, served as judge. The exhibit will be available for viewing through Sept. 22 at the Josephy Center. Top prizes: • 1st place ($750 prize) and People’s Choice ($100): “Night on Eagle Cap Mountains,” by David Jensen • Honorable Mention ($100): “Eagle Cap, Mirror Lake,” by Ellen Morris Bishop • Honorable Mention ($100): “Frances Lake,” by Forrest Cox • 2nd place ($500): “Wild- fl owers over the Imnaha,” by Kendrick Moholt • 3rd place ($250): “Malted Grass Elk Bed,” by Steve Antell Second place: “Wildflowers over the Imnaha,” by Kendrick Moholt Charles Graham Charles R. Graham died Aug. 13 at his home in Enterprise at age 54. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednes- day, Aug. 17 at the Wallowa Assembly of God Church. Bollman Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Time for a Computer Tuneup? Spyware Removal • 541-426-0108 103 SW 1st St., Enterprise The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. eomediagroup.com Third place: “Malted Grass Elk Bed,” by Steve Antell Hells Canyon Mule Days Dutch Oven Cookoff Teams may enter one dish in two entry categories. There will be cash awards for 1st and 2nd place, and a gift basket for the People’s Choice award. Sunday, Sept. 11 FMI: 541-263-0104 hellscanyonmuledays.com for cookoff info and entry form “Night on Eagle Cap Mountains,” by David Jensen took the top prize. Great Summer Read The Lake House by Honorable mention: “Eagle Cap, Mirror Lake,” by Ellen Morris Bishop Honorable Mention: “Frances Lake,” by Forrest Cox Kate Morton Now in paperback T HE B OOKLOFT Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground. www.wunderground.com Across from the courthouse in Enterprise 107 E. 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Find out August 22 or August 29, 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Wallowa Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Kick Off Information Session: September 7, 2016, 5:30 pm Wallowa Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Regular session Sept. 13-Nov. 3, 2016 $99 includes materials, recipes & free dinners prepared for you To register call Kari at 541.426.5301 today! Phases of the moon Aug. 24 Last Quarter Sept. 1 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 New Moon 1st Quarter Full Moon WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE AND SUNSET AUG. 17-23 (from the U.S. Naval Observatory) WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES Aug. 10 Aug. 11 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Rise: 5:53 Rise: 5:54 Rise: 5:56 Rise: 5:57 Rise: 5:58 Rise: 5:59 Rise: 6:00 Set: 7:52 Set: 7:50 Set: 7:49 Set: 7:47 Set: 7:45 Set: 7:44 Set: 7:42