Ephrata School District bus driver Patti Helaas (third from left) received awards from (from left) ESD transportation director Adam Roduner, Ephrata School Board vice-chair Jim Adams, ESD superintendent Tim Payne, Ephrata Fire Department chief Jeremy Burns and EFD deputy chief Anthony Graaf. Helaas’ actions saved the life of a child who was choking.
March 11, 2022
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Ephrata SD bus driver saves choking student, receives awards
EPHRATA — An Ephrata School District bus driver received two awards for her quick thinking and quick action that saved the life of an ESD student on March 3. According to a press release from the district, Patti Helaas received the district’s Excellence Award after performing the Heimlich Maneuver on a choking child. Helaas also received the Civilian Life Saving Award from the Ephrata Fire Department. Helaas was on her afternoon route...