Lead Summary
Jen Luitjens (second from left) poses with the $5,000 check she received as the Scotty McIntyre “Go Beyond” award recipient. The award was presented by United Fire Group regional representative Tom Diefendorf (far right). Luitjens, a member of the Hardwick Fire Department, donated the check to the department for new equipment. Sharing in the surprise announcement are Hardwick Fire Department chief Lowell Schelhaas (far left) and Luitjens’ husband and fire department member, Don Luitjens.