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A8 Community wallowa.com Wallowa teacher helping shape state education policies By Kathleen Ellyn Wallowa County Chieftain A sixth-grade teach- er at Wallowa Elementary School is changing the way the state’s deputy superin- tendent of public instruction thinks. Annette Moeller, who teaches at Wallowa Ele- mentary, has joined a group of about 20 to 25 teachers, administrators, coaches and curriculum advisers who meet to improve the graduation rate for students across the state. They report to Deputy Superintendent Salam Noor. Moeller said only four members of the State Teach- er Advising Board are from the east side — Moeller and one each from Hermiston, Baker and Vale. Nevertheless, Moeller said, “We all have the same common vision. I feel re-en- ergized when I get out of these meetings. Also, Dep- uty Superintendent Salam Noor is really hearing what we’re saying.” The group is working on initiatives and policies being recommended or implement- ed by the Oregon De- partment of Education. They break proposals down and discuss how Moeller they might actually work “in the trenches.” By the end of their service (two years) they will have a writ- ten report that makes recom- mendations for changes. “We look at how these policies work in big schools and little schools or if they work at all,” Moeller said. “We’re brainstorming on how to make things better.” Wallowa Superintendent Bret Uptmor heard about the board and asked his teachers if anyone was willing to take on the challenge. Moeller thought about it and decided it was an opportunity. “One of the purposes of the board was to go to the source and learn what really works,” she said. “The Or- egon Department of Educa- tion decided to get feedback and expertise on how best to support educators and stu- dents.” October 19, 2016 Wallowa County Chieftain 4H Radio Auction set for Saturday Wallowa County Chieftain Across Wallowa Coun- ty folks are putting the 4-H/ KWVR Radio Auction phone number on speed dial. The 30th annual version of the popular event, which rais- es money for Wallowa County 4-H programs, takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. As usual, the event will be broad- cast live on KWVR Radio. Look inside the Oct. 19 is- sue of The Chieftain for a green insert that lists all of the items to be auctioned. The list with photos of items also is avail- able online at the wc4h.eoni. com. Check the website during the auction for updates on bids. Items will also be available for viewing at Cloverleaf Hall on Saturday morning. Bidders can compete for everything from home-baked goodies, hay, gravel, frozen ber- ries, tools, gift certiicates from local businesses and more. The auction works like any other auction, can be followed on the radio or online, and bidders call in to place bids. There is no need to wait for your item to be mentioned on the radio; 4-H members an- swering the phones can give the current bid. It is possible for two people to bid on the same item at the same time — in that case the bidder whose bid is en- tered irst will be the top bidder. Bidders should call for a bidding number starting Friday at the OSU Extension Ofice, 541-426-3144. Bidding num- bers are required before the 4-H members can take a bid. When phoning in bids Saturday, call 541-426-7778. There are six lines with this one number so bidders should be able to get right through. By the end of the morning all lines may be busy so keep trying, after 11 a.m. bidders may only bid on ive items per call — simply hang up and call again. Please give the 4-H member answering the phone your bidder number and last name, then the item number and a brief description of the item. Bid takers will provide the current bid and you may place a higher bid with a mini- mum increase of at least $1. You also may bid at the Clo- verleaf Hall until 11 a.m. There will be adults and 4-H mem- bers available to assist you with your bidding. After 11 a.m. you will need to call in your bids so that bidding opportunities are fair for everyone. The money raised from the auction funds project materials for leaders and 4-H youth. It also helps fund travel to region- al, state and national activities, as well as county events. 4-H ANNUAL AWARDS, STATE FAIR RESULTS Wallowa County Chieftain Wallowa County 4-H held its annual Family Apprecia- tion Night Program Sept. 25, during which end-of-the year awards were presented. • Alumni: Jessica Anderson • Friends (Business): Triple Creek Cattle Co. LLC (Brent and Connie McKinnley and Scott and Kelli Shear); Pepsi • Friend (Individual): Jean Haefer • Leader of the Year: Clay Freels • 2016 Carcass Contest Results: 1st, Will McCadden ($50); 2nd, Zoe Hermens ($30); 3rd, Lannie Stonebring ($20) Leader Recognition • 1-year pins: Emily Cunningham, Ed Gomes, Julie Gomes, Heather Melville • 5-year pins: Wendy Falk, Ilene Wells • 10-year pin: Kimi Starner • 15-year pins: Saralyn Johnson, Erin Melville, Jim Stilson, Charlie Warnock, Julie Kiesecker • 20-year pin: Robin Lewis All-around Awards Junior Foods: Kaesie Williams; Interme- diate Foods: Zoey Leith; Junior Clothing: Kaesie Williams; Intermediate Clothing: Zoey Leith; All-around Livestock: Mason McDowell; Hafer Memorial: Devin Schreiber County Medals Beef: Chance Arbogast; Shelby Mon- crief: Beef; Samantha Starner-Durning: Dairy Goats; Ashley Starner-Durning: Swine; Ella Anderson: Swine; Cole Gomes: Swine; Jacob Amaro: Swine; Ja- cob Falk: Swine; Kasey Duncan: Sheep; Georgia Falk: Performing Arts; Deidre Schreiber: Leadership; Public Speaking: Maddie McDowell; Achievement: Teagan Miller State Fair Results Horses Ally Cooney, Ally (Four records) • English Equitation (Hunt Seat), Sr: Blue Ribbon, Med. Ribbon • Western Equitation, Sr: Red Ribbon • Trail Horse, Sr: White Ribbon • Senior Performance Showmanship: Blue Ribbon, Med. Ribbon Brianna Micka, Brianna (Five records) • English Equitation (Hunt Seat), Int: Blue Ribbon • Western Equitation, Int: Blue Ribbon • Trail Horse, Int: Red Ribbon • Intermediate Performance Showman- ship: Blue Ribbon, Med. Ribbon • Dressage, Int, Training Level, Test 1: Blue Ribbon, Med. Caitlin Robb, Caitlin (Five records) • English Equitation (Hunt Seat), Sr: Red Ribbon • Western Equitation, Sr: Red Ribbon • Senior Performance Showmanship: Red Ribbon • Hunt Seat Over Fences, Sr: Blue Ribbon • Dressage, Sr, First Level, Test 2: Blue Ribbon Other • Emma Carlson: Animals, Sr, Blue; Gracie Carlson: People, Sr, Red; Animals, Sr, Blue; Greta Carlson: Animals, Jr, Blue; Texture, Jr, Blue; Dakota Delyria: Assemblage, Jr, Red; Scrapbooking, Jr, Blue; Gracie Ellis: Scrapbooking, Jr, Blue; Jordyn Ellis: Scrapbooking, Jr, Red; Zoey Leith: Favorite Recipe Collection, Red; Kaesie Melville: Decorated Flat Cookies, Ph 1, Red; Cookies, Blue; Fruit Leather, Jr, Red; Brianna Micka: Individual Illus- trated Talk, Int, Red; Teighter Reutsch: Assemblage, Jr, Blue; Scrapbooking, Jr, Red; Deidre Schreiber: Public Speak- ing, Int, Blue; Macrame & Knotting, Int, Blue (CH) Wallowa Memorial Hospital emergency staff honored EMT Himes wins Lifesaving Medal; Peck Administrator of the Year Wallowa County Chieftain It was a night of celebra- tion and acknowledgment of jobs very well done at the annual Oregon Emergency Medical Services Conference and Awards Banquet held in September in Bend, as two members of the Wallowa Me- morial Hospital Emergency Medical Services team were honored at the conference, sponsored by the Oregon Health Authority. EMS Director Tim Peck was named “Administrator of the Year” for his “focus on ensuring that the remote, rural patient has access to critical care transport and transfer services,” according to the of- Peck Himes icial citation from the Oregon Health Authority. Peck has been on the cut- ting edge of technology and practices to improve care for patients before they arrive at the hospital. G RE G WA L D E N .CO M Peck spearheaded a project to equip Wallowa Memorial Hospital’s ambulances with advanced ventilation capa- bilities, and was among the irst to implement technology to allow EMTs to better treat heart attack patients before they arrive at the hospital for the best possible survival and outcome rates. In addition, Peck is a light medic with Life Flight Network in La Grande. “Tim’s emphasis on pro- viding the safest, most ef- fective and most eficient emergency care possible in our remote area has made a difference to our patients’ outcomes,” said Wallowa Memorial Hospital Chief Ex- ecutive Oficer Larry Davy. “We’re fortunate to have him in our community.” Peck, who is a 35-year vet- eran of emergency medical Greg Walden: services, was surprised to re- ceive the recognition. “I share credit with our crew in the EMS department,” said Peck. “They are the most valuable asset we have.” A surprised Joyce Himes, who thought she was attend- ing the event to see Peck re- ceive his award, was honored the same night with the “2016 State of Oregon Lifesaving Medal” given to an EMT who makes an “extremely note- worthy contribution to efforts that result in the saving of a life while in an off-duty or volunteer capacity” according to the OHA. 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