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Inductees • (l-r): Don Ruroede and Yvonne Thramer display the Village of Ewing Hall of Fame award, Sunday. They, along with the late Clete Thramer, were selected as the 2023 award recipients.
A longtime Ewing businessman and a couple known for service to the community were recognized Sunday as the 2023 class in the Ewing Hall of Fame.
Don Ruroede and Yvonne and the late Clete Thramer were presented with the honor by village chairman, James Ramold, during Ewing's Funfest parade.
Ruroede, a 1952 graduate of Ewing Public School, said he was "surprised and honored" to be a recipient.
"It's a nice honor," he said.
Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for two years during the Korean War and was stationed at Kimpo Air Base in South Korea.
While at Kimpo, a North K...
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