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Couple returns from vacation to welcoming surprise
Bill & Ginny Ressel came to Sprague in the 1980's, have taught and now administers in Sprague Schools for over 30 years. Bill said, "We were shocked and humbled and felt there are so many others in our community more deserving. We are home here, this is our community."
SPRAGUE – Bill and Ginny Ressel were named Citizen of the Year in abstentia on Monday, Jan. 17, during the Sprague Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet.
The couple was on vacation at the time they were named publicly by the Sprague Chamber of Commerce.
They learned of the award when the returned to turn on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
"Bill and Ginny are giving, caring people who have made our community a more attractive place to live," a nomination letter said.
The couple has lived in the community for more than 30 years and supported the schools and chamber, the letter said, noting they are both school employees.
The couple has participated in winter clothing drives, and provided school supplies at their own expense, the letter said, noting they also participate in the Sprague-Lamont Christmas Food and Gift Drive that has fed about 75-80 children annually.
In addition to selecting the Citizens of the Year, the chamber installed officers for 2022 and conducted live and silent auctions.
The auctions raised approximately $1,704 to be divided between chamber costs, Feed Sprague, the volunteer fire department, food bank and the fund for new city playground equipment.
About 30 people were present for the event.
The Day family and Carol Lowe cooked and served a fettuccini Alfredo dinner.
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