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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The Spaths have volunteered for Lancaster County 4-H for 12 years in a variety of ways: Both have helped with the Stevens Creek Stars 4-H club, helped with setup for the county fair, provided livestock for judging contest practice, provided sheep for young 4-H'ers to have an animal project, and donated to the Youth Livestock Premium Auction | Kris has been ringman at the county fair 4-H/FFA sheep show, tabulated results for the Livestock Judging Contest, was announcer for this year's county fair Elite Showmanship Contest and provided transportation for youth to attend livestock judging contests in Kearney | Steward has assisted with moving livestock animals to the arena for the Livestock Judging Contest.
"We like to provide an educational opportunity for young people who are not around animals on a daily basis," say the Spaths. "It is important for youth to understand where their food comes from. Our favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer is watching youth get excited about doing well with their projects at the county fair."