January 2007
Heart of 4-H Award Winner

Justy Hagan

Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Justy Hagan as winner of January’s “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.  

Justy has been leader of the Riding Wranglers 4-H Club for twelve years, involved with the Horse VIPS Committee for several years (two as president) and Overall Superintendent of the Lancaster County Fair 4-H Horse Show for two years.

Ben Cruickshank says,  “Mrs. Hagan has always been there for me. If your horse gets sick at 2 a.m. in the morning and you can’t get a vet to come help you, she will be there. Then, the next day when you have a horse show to go to and you have no horse, she will let you borrow one of hers. She is selfless and caring. If you are willing to listen to her, she can teach you a lot not only about horses, but about life and being a good person.”

Justy says, “I like being a 4-H volunteer because I enjoy helping young people develop into productive young citizens. I also enjoy watching them learn and giving them the opportunity to compete and make lifelong friends. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer was having a 4-H club of my own and developing the many lifelong relationships that I have.”
A 6th grade science teacher at Norris, Justy also works with Norris FFA youth on horse speed events and horse judging. She also assists with High School Rodeo. Justy lives near Firth with her husband Lynn. Their two sons showed horses in 4-H.

Congratulations to the Justy. Volunteers like her are indeed the heart of 4-H!

If you have a 4-H Volunteer you would like to nominate or would like to learn more about the "Heart of 4-H Award", visit HERE.

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