Community Roundup: Hayes center adds new staff member

Dubbert joins Hayes center staff

FREMONT – When Josh Dubbert was a fourth-grader at Danbury Elementary School in Marblehead, his class toured the Hayes Home on a field trip.

That was the beginning of a lifelong interest in presidential history and President Rutherford B. Hayes’ time period.

“I became obsessed with presidents,” Dubbert said.  “And I became really interested in Victorian history.”

As a master’s student in history at Bowling Green State University, he again toured the home, and it captivated him as much as it did the first time.

“I always thought, “Wow, if I could ever get a job at that place, I would be I on the right track,” Dubbert said. “That was always sort of the ultimate goal for me. This to me, is the goal, the peak.”

Dubbert attained that goal when he was named the new historian at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. He began working at Hayes Presidential as a guide in the Hayes Home and was promoted to historian on Dec. 1 after the institution’s former historian, Dustin McLochlin, left in late August to pursue a career in teaching.

“It’s incredible to have this position,” Dubbert said. “I’m just really thrilled to be here and to join this team. I just feel this is a real honor. I’m looking forward to just continuing to expand the interpretation and learning the story and how we can best deliver that to the public through programming, lectures and great, fun events.”

For more information, call 419-332-2081, or visit rbhayes.org.

Chlosta to retire from Fremont Federal

FREMONT – Fremont Federal Credit Union announced a change to its Executive Team with Chief Operations Officer (COO), Angie Chlosta, retiring from her leadership role at the end of the year.

Chlosta has been employed with the Credit Union for more than 34 years. As COO, she served as a key member of the credit union’s leadership team through a period of unprecedented growth and success.

“Angie’s contributions have been numerous as she has played a key role in guiding the Credit Union’s operations for many years,” said Nicholas Cray, Chief Executive Officer. “I am grateful that I had the opportunity to work closely with her, and I would like to formally express our appreciation for everything she has done for this institution.”

Fremont Federal Credit Union is engaged in a search for Chlosta’s successor.

Oak Harbor marching band heading to Florida

OAK HARBOR - The Oak Harbor High School Rocket Marching Band announced its upcoming tour to Orlando, Florida.

The band is departing Oak Harbor on Wednesday and returning on Jan. 2.

The marching band has a very busy schedule arranged, including stops at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom and Epcot. In addition to taking in the sights and sounds of Orlando, the band has been selected to perform in the "Magic Kingdom March" Parade on Dec. 29 at Magic Kingdom. The band will also take part in a Disney workshop, where students will have the opportunity to work with a professional Disney musician and record a Disney soundtrack in one of Disney's studios.

“We are very proud of our students and we're proud to represent our school, our community, and our state” noted Travis Magoto, director of the high school band.

Jonathan Head, assistant director, added: “This trip only happens once every four years, and it will undoubtedly be a trip these students remember for the rest of their lives.”

This trip concludes a very busy marching season for the OHHS Marching Band.  In addition to 13 varsity football games and other local events, the band performed at the Clyde Band Showcase. On Nov. 11, the band performed at "Skull Session" in front of over 10,000 spectators as special guests of The Ohio State University Marching Band prior to the Ohio State-Michigan State football game.

Large Crowd enjoys PCHS’s 22^nd Annual Holiday Breakfast with the Arts

PORT CLINTON - Port Clinton High School welcomed over 200 local residents to the Holiday Breakfast with the Arts on Dec. 19.  Residents of the Port Clinton City School District, age 60 and older, enjoyed a breakfast followed by special performances of the PCHS Band, Choirs, and Orchestra.

The event showcases Port Clinton High School’s talented students and is a way to give back to the local community.

Guests were welcomed by Patrick Adkins, Superintendent of Schools, and Gary Steyer, PCHS Principal.  Following the breakfast meal prepared by the Pam Bacon and the PCHS Food Service staff, guests were entertained by the Port Clinton High School Choirs under the direction of Brooke Harvey.  The orchestra under the direction of Adam Murray also performed as well as the concert band directed by Sean DeLong and Assistant Director Jennifer Barringer.  In addition, student artwork was on display presented by PCHS Art Teacher Gwen Harkelroad and Laura Courtright Digital Arts teacher.  More pictures and video highlight of the event are posted at www.pccsd.net or facebook.com/portclintonschools.

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