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The Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award - 2006


Carol Ritter

Nominated By The Honorable Gary W. Fyke


Chillicothe


Carol Ritter

Retired grade school teacher Carol Ritter is nominated for her many years of tireless work on the behalf of others in her community of Chillicothe, notably as a member of the Board of Directors of the Library District for many years, including many as Board Treasurer. She was particularly instrumental in a successful referendum to move the library from a Township to a District Library in 1991. She was also obtained the land for the new library in 1993. Mrs. Ritter was a key supporter of a referendum to fund the new $4 million dollar building, and largely through her efforts the referendum was successful in 2002. In addition to her work at the library, Mrs. Ritter also serves her community in numerous other ways, including organizing parades and leading the children's read-a-thon program. As Mayor Gary Fyke says, she "continues to contribute selflessly without fanfare or recognition."

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