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Candidates must be a resident of the service area of Lorain BOE member honored
David Fisher sworn in as Public Library System at the time of appointment. The service
area includes Avon, Camden Township, Columbia Township,
Township Trustee Eaton Township within the Columbia Local School District,
Henrietta Township, Kipton Village, Lorain, North Ridgeville,
Sheffield Lake, Sheffield Township, and Sheffield Village.
the Township for 12 years. Library board meetings are held monthly, usually the third
David Fisher, who is on Thursday of each month. Location varies from branch to branch
the November 2 election bal- throughout the year.
lot for Trustee, was sworn in The application and additional information regarding the
to fill out the remainder of his roles and responsibilities can be found at https://www.lorain-
wife Nancy’s term. publiclibrary.org/about-lpls/board-of-trustees. The Nominating
David Fisher grew up in Committee will interview candidates in late October.
LaGrange and is a graduate
of Keystone high school and WHS Band Member of the Week
Lorain County Community
College. David and his wife
Nancy have been married He was also a member of the
for 50 years and have two Lorain County Honors Band
children. He is a longtime for two years. This year Bran-
resident of Wellington Town- don is the squad leader for
ship and a dedicated public the brass. His favorite band
David Fisher servant. David served on the memories include qualifying
At the Wellington Town- Wellington Exempted Village for OMEA State Marching Pictured with Ayers Ratliff (right) is Reno Contipelli, Northeast
Regional Manager Ohio School Boards Association.
ship Trustee’s October 5 school board, 20 years on the Band Finals this year and
meeting, Trustee Board Wellington Fire Department going to Disney World with Congratulations to Wellington Board of Education member,
Chairman Fred Pitts an- and a number of years as a the band in 2019. Outside of Ayers Ratliff. He was recently recognized as a Distinguished
nounced that he received a member of the Wellington band, he is a member of the Board Member by the Ohio School Boards Association (North-
resignation letter from Trust- Kiwanis. David, an Electrical WHS Bowling team, FFA east Region) for his 20 years of service to education.
ee Nancy Fisher on Septem- Engineer, recently retired af- and is a sound board operator
ber 9, stating she would be ter 29 years with Forest City at the Patricia Lindley Cen- Medina County Park District
resigning her position as of Technologies Inc. ter. He would like to thank
September 18, due to health Fisher said he is looking his parents for their support November Monthly Maker: Squirrels - Oenslager Nature
reasons. Pitts stated that he forward to continuing his Brandon Rutkowski and encouragement, and Mrs. Center. Do you like to build or create things by yourself or with
was saddened to see Nancy community service as a Wel- Novotny and Mrs. Sleggs for your family? Take the opportunity this fall to get creative and
resign as she was an excep- lington Township Trustee. This week’s WHS senior their direction and motiva- showcase your artistic endeavors along the trail at Oenslager
tional leader and steward of band member is Brandon tion. After graduation, Bran- Nature Center. Each month will have a different theme. Ev-
don will attend Pittsburgh
Rutkowski. Brandon has been Institute of Aeronautics for ery registered household will be provided an outdoor space to
LPLS seeks new Board Member a member of marching band, Aviation Mechanics and Au- display what it makes. To celebrate the harvest, November’s
theme is that master harvester, the squirrel. Make your squirrels
concert band and pep band for
The Lorain Public Library System is accepting applications four years, playing trumpet. tomotive Technician. out of any kind of material, as long as they are able to withstand
for a position on the Board of Trustees. being outdoors for at least three weeks. Each registrant will be
limited to a 5 foot by 5 foot space in which to display his/her
The position will fill a term that expires on Dec. 31. The
stipulated term length is seven years, with a two-term limit. artwork. Setup will occur between November 3-7. Registered
individuals/households will be contacted with further details
“Opportunities to join the Board do not come often,” says
Anastasia Diamond-Ortiz, Director. “We’re looking for some- regarding set up. Squirrels will be on public display through
November 28. The gate, grounds and building are open from
one who will be excited about this opportunity and be com- 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, and 12-5 p.m. on Sunday
mitted to contributing to the mission, values and goals of the (closed Monday). Register by October 29. Free.
Lorain Public Library System.”