Judy Hagen, second from right, with her husband James and daughters Ali and Liz, submitted this Journal Reader photograph at Mauna Kea observatory during a family trip to Hawaii a number of years ago. At the observatory, they enjoyed stargazing and viewed the glow of the lava from the active volcano on the Big Island.
Mrs. Hagen, center, is flanked by Perrysburg Mayor Tom Mackin, left, and her husband at a recycling event.
Many Perrysburg residents may not know her personally, but Judy Hagen and her work are prevalent throughout the community.
From the flowers or trees in the community parks, to the annual fishing derby or Great American Cleanup, her footprint reaches well beyond the Boundary streets. She has impacted the way residents recycle at home.
All of these programs wouldn’t be what they are today without Mrs.…
