[Source: Florence Reminder] -- On May 10, Bonnie Bariola, Jennifer Evans, and Katie Christ, members of the Florence National Historic Preservation Month planning committee, presented plaques to the Pinal County Board of Supervisors and County Grants Coordinator Ernie Feliz for the rehabilitation work that has been done to the 2nd Pinal County Courthouse. The supervisors -- Lionel Ruiz, chair, David Snider, and Sandie Smith -- and others present were told, "The citizens of Florence joined thousands of individuals around the country as part of a nationwide celebration in observance of National Historic Preservation Month - May 2006. Preservation Month 2006 calls on us to get involved and tackle the new and ongoing challenges we face, and to redouble our efforts to ensure that our movement accurately reflects the vision, energy, and diversity of America."Local citizens of Florence interested in Preservation formed a committee and made plans for an event choosing as their theme "Promoting Pride in Preservation -- Recognizing Heritage Fund Projects." Local citizens feel the preservation event was so successful, the committee has been encouraged to make it an annual affair. At the event held on May 4, each of the approximately 75 people present received a pinata bag in observance of Cinco de Mayo. Pinata bags were also presented to the supervisors.
Bariola also thanked the supervisors for the recently printed brochure on historic preservation by the Pinal County Library District, provided by a grant from the Arizona State Library System. Included in this brochure is a letter from the supervisors explaining their support for historic preservation. "We hope this brochure will help provide a new outlook for visitors and residents. Pinal County is proud of its libraries and museums, and we know that preservation of our history and culture is vital to our future. Whether you are interested in ancient ruins, art, local history, or desert flora, our libraries and museums are here to answer your questions.
"These institutions of culture, education, and information are fully committed to growing and improving to meet the changing needs of our county as it moves through the 21st Century." This informative and beautiful colored brochure provides details of all the libraries and museums located in Pinal County.
