July 26, 1993
Winside volunteer named EMS Person of the Year
Don Skokan, a member of the Winside Volunteer Rescue Squad,
was one of three Nebraskans named Emergency Medical Service Persons of the Year during a banquet held July 17 in Kearney as part of the 14th annual Nebraska State Emergency Medical Conference.
Skokan, who was one of hundreds of individuals nominated for
the award from across the state, presented the Eastern Nebraska
EMS area.
The awards are given to persons who have worked diligently to
improve EMS in his or her region.
"Don puts in an exceptional number of volunteer hours per
month to provide better EMS service for the Winside area," VerNeal Marotz, captain of the Winside Rescue Squad, said.
Marotz pointed out that Skokan has even taken vacation days and time off from his employment to volunteer his time, and is solely responsible for the Winside area receiving the newly installed 911 service.
"Don worked with the village and county boards, and completely
with the U.S. West in implementing the 911 service."
In addition, Marotz said Skokan serves as the Winside unit's training officer and each month organizes a monthly drill to practice.
