Lancaster County 4-H presents a Heart of 4-H Award to a Lancaster County 4-H volunteer each month in recognition of outstanding volunteer serice. The purpose of this award is to recognize volunteers who are, indeed, the heart of 4-H.
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Peg and Sherm were nominated for the award by Stephanie Wachter, saying, "They open their home to our horseless club once a week. Peg and Sherm have huge hearts: if the girls or their families need anything, Peg and Sherm try their hardest to help."
Peg has been involved with 4-H for many years. About five years ago, she started the Harmony Hill 4-H club for youth without horses. Harmony Hill Stables provides the horses. Peg says, "I have a soft spot for these youngsters – as I was a horse crazy girl that didn't have a horse and would have loved to have had an opportunity to 'horse around.' I enjoy supporting the character growth of children. It is an opportunity to teach equine materials, of course, but there is so much more. Building their self esteem and self confidence, watching them learn responsibility, perseverance, courage, and to handle the ups and downs of life. Horses are an excellent instrument for teaching values of compassion, empathy, and nurturing. My husband, Sherm, gives ultimate support for the children at Harmony Hill! Sherm helps in every way with the care of the horses, hauls horses to events, and lends a hand whenever he is needed. "