His Memory Lives On

For over 15 years, individuals and organizations in our community who go above and beyond in preventing substance use have been recognized at the Bob Skidmore Prevention Recognition Event.

Bob Skidmore got involved with substance use prevention when he lost his son to an impaired driver in 1993. He turned his tragedy towards something positive. He did not think of himself, but how he could help others. This event continues annually in his memory.

During the 15th annual Bob Skidmore Prevention Recognition Event, held May 21, 2014, seven awards were presented to the following individuals and organizations:

Meghan Elder, Grant County Juvenile Court

Nominated by: Michele Slininger and Garth Koefed

Housing Authority of Grant County

Nominated by: Grant County Health District

Paul Ouimette, Moses Lake Police Department

Nominated by: Carolyn Pence, Erika Simmons, Ryann Leonard

Gary Pierce, Transformation House

Nominated by: Tim Cloyd

Todd and Nancy Schanze

Nominated by: Erika Simmons and Ryann Leonard

Audi Vargas, Moses Lake Youth Action Team

Nominated by: Leigh Allison-Ray

Jamie Wise, Moses Lake High School

Nominated by: Leigh Allison-Ray

Guest speaker, Grant County Commissioner Cindy Carter, stated that, “they are everyday people doing extraordinary things. They are our heroes. Like Bob, they will probably never realize the far reaching affects from their selfless acts of service.”

One award recipient, Gary Pierce, had this to say, “If stuff is broken, we’ve got to fix it. If it’s not broken, we are moving ahead.”

The event was sponsored by the Moses Lake Community Prevention Coalition, Grant County Prevention and Recovery Center and KDRM/KBSN.

If you would like additional information on substance use prevention, please contact Carolyn Pence, Prevention Specialist, Grant County Prevention and Recovery Center, 509-765-5402.