Spencer top citizen and business named

Bill Hoes (above left) accepts the 2022 Spencer Citizen of the Year award from Jeremy Carolfi of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce during the first Concert in the Park of the summer held on Aug. 3. Hoes is the long-time former police chief in Spencer and has been active in the community since his retirement. He currently sits on the Spencer Village Board and is an active supporter of the Spencer Kids Group and Chamber events. Other nominees for the award this year were Josh Rinehart and Erica Schober. In photo below, Paul Hensch accepts the annual Spencer Business of the Year award on behalf of the Spencer Kids Group. Hensch is president of the organization’s Board of Directors. The Kids Group is recognizing its 25th year of existence in providing local youth with a place to engage in positive activities, complete homework, and participate in summer recreation activities. Other Business of the Year award nominees were Spencer A& W and Spectrum Benefit Solutions.

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