2019 Outstanding Adult Volunteers

Nominator

Nominated by Jon Warwick, Jody Ubachs, Keely Ubachs

Reason for Nomination

Lisa Ubachs is truly one of a kind. She is continuously giving to our community and never once is she asking for anything in return. For 20 years, she has provided a loving home for hundreds of foster kids of all ages. She treats every kid as if they are her own giving them her whole heart. Along with the children, she loves the biological parents and fosters them so that they themselves have a chance to be successful. After a child returns to their parent, Lisa stays involved in the family's life, understanding that love has no ends and, though not always wanting to be forgiving of prior actions, everyone deserves second chances. Whether it is picking up and dropping off these kids for school, driving the family to doctors' appointments, buying Christmas and birthday presents, attending school celebrations or inviting them to holiday events, she is there as a support and to advocate.

Lisa is also a 4-H volunteer at the county and state level. She has one of the largest 4-H clubs in Asotin County. She hosts weekly meetings at her home for each project and meets one on one with families that want the extra help. She provides space for kids to keep their animals so that everyone has the same opportunity regardless of their living situations. This has allowed many kids who would never have had the chance to participate in different 4-H projects. Lisa is also an advisor for the Washington State 4-H Ambassadors. She travels all over the state providing transportation, meals, guidance, and much more!

Lisa brings so much to our community and without her there would be many people that would not have the opportunities that they do. Intentional or not, she brings people together and gives them a place to call home.

Nominator

Nominated by John Heley, Asotin Middle School Principal

Reason for Nomination

Tim volunteered his time to lead the Asotin School's Science Olympiad team. Aside from the logistics of organizing a team, he taught kids about the associated principles of science, procured donations, and led weekly meetings from August to April. He was the driving force in helping more than 12 students compete and expand their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics knowledge.

Through Tim's timeless efforts, Asotin students achieved results: two first place, one second place and one third place medal, all at the State level! There were five medals at the state competition earned by schools in Eastern Washington and thanks to Tim the kids in Asotin earned four of them.