Basking Ridge Local Named 2019 Outstanding 4-H Volunteer

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Linda Rubinfeld of Basking Ridge was among four 4-H voluteers and alumni to be chosen to receive the 4-H Outstanding Volunteer and Outstanding Alumni Award.

Rubinfeld has volunteered with the Somerset County 4-H for the past 20 years. She began volunteering when her twins wanted to join 4-H Prep when they were in second grade.

About 12 years ago Rubinfield strapped up as the leader for the People Pick Me Ups (PPMU) pet therapy club.

She said she "has felt honored to have caring, wonderful people move forward with the mission of improving other's lives via pet therapy."

As a club, they visit Lyons veterans with their pets and bring gifts. They also cheer up residents of Spring Hills in Somerset, help out at Gress Mountain Ranch, a forever home for rescued animals, and assist with 4-H events and fundraisers.

The youth of PPMU have been honored on the state, regional, and national level of DAR for their community service.

"It is seeing these youth grow into leaders, public speakers, and into young compassionate adults that keeps her volunteering," the Somerset 4-H Association said.

Somerset County 4-H leader Sue Schurick, and two alumni, Sharon Toth and Patty Kestlinger were also honored.

For more information about the Somerset County 4-H Program visit www.4HisTOPS.org

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