The Board of Trustees of the Huron Public Library recently announced five Trustees Emeritus. To be honored as a Trustee Emeritus, a Board member must have served with distinction for at least 15 years. ![]()
Saundra Dolbeer, a retired preschool teacher, served 18 years, 1992-2009. Alea Dahnke, a retired Spanish teacher, served 23 years, 1986-2008. Former City of Huron receptionist Jo Homyak served 24 years, 1975-1998. Retired dentist Dr. Gordon Meeker served 23 years, 1972-1994. The Trustee Emeritus with the longest period of service is retired realtor John Halter, who served 40 years, 1970-2009.
Dolbeer, Dahnke and Halter were actively involved in the library’s building project in 2000-2002.
The Huron Public Library Board of Trustees thanks these dedicated individuals who volunteered untold hours to benefit the library and the Huron community. A plaque honoring the five is located on the main floor by the stairway to the lower level.