(Spirit Lake)– A Spirit Lake woman well known for her extensive work with various community organizations has been named this year’s “Citizen of The Years” by the Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Club.
Sherry Jorgenson was selected for her years of service on Spirit Lake’s Low Rent Housing Board; for her work with Upper Des Moines Opportunity’s “Adopt A Family” program; for promoting the courthouse bond issue; for supporting “Shop Locally” campaigns; and for her work with numerous organizations including the Lakes Area Dinner Date Council; Hilltop Care Center; Voluntary Action Center; Meals on Wheels; Make-A-Difference Day; Okoboji Summer Theatre; Camp Foster YMCA and Ducks Unlimited.
Sherry has also been very active as a volunteer in the Spirit Lake Community Schools and the Spirit Lake Booster Club.
She is a charter member of the Sunrise Kiwanis Club having served as its President.
She was also singled out for her involvement with her family.
Jorgenson says she was totally surprised when the honor was bestowed upon her during Wednesday evening’s Kiwanis Christmas party. She said she was under the impression her husband Wally, long time Spirit Lake Fire Chief, was going to be presented with a special honor.
