Community
Michael departs, Danielson in
Bill Michael, Director of Mono County Libraries, resigned his position and has made the move to become Director of Monterey City Library and Museums. This change took place as of July 7, 2014. Bill was employed by Mono County Office of Education as the Library Director since July, 2005. His background includes both library direction, as well as museum curator, as Bill was instrumental in the development and building of the Manzanar Museum and Interpretation Center in Lone Pine. We are very sad to see him go, but wish him the greatest success and happiness in his new position.
We have hired Ana Danielson as the Interim Director of Libraries, with the position beginning on July 16, 2014. The Interim position will go through December, 2014, at which time a permanent decision will be made for the Director position. Ana most recently held the position as Special Projects Director for the Mono County Office of Education in which she oversaw a regional project with a budget of over $1.5 million. She also has experience in the library system, as she was the Branch Support Librarian of the Mammoth Lakes Library for several years. Ana has a Masters degree in Literature and a great passion for literacy. We wish her well in her new position and feel confident in her abilities to provide excellent leadership during this transition.
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Mono County wows at State Fair
On Friday July 11, Mono County’s exhibit at the California State Fair competition was honored with three Awards; the Gold Award, as well as the award for Best Use of Products, Produce or Artifacts, and Best Visitor Experience. The County’s exhibit this year showcases the west’s largest unrestored ghost town, Bodie State Historic Park, which is one of the County’s most visited destinations.
Mono County’s gold medal-winning exhibit. Photo courtesy: Sheet staff.
Mono County Board of Supervisor Chairman Larry K. Johnston commented, “This year’s exhibit is truly outstanding and our County’s number of Awards reflects that effort! Bringing home three awards is quite an accomplishment. Mono County’s Economic Development and Tourism Department along with exhibit designer John Queirolo and Dianne Oneto did an outstanding job in bringing Bodie and historic Mono County to life. Over 800,000 people will see Mono County’s display and our local economy will feel the results as visitors come to Mono County.”
Mono County Economic Development staff worked closely with John Queirolo from Fashion Stables to establish the design direction for the exhibit which included a scenic backdrop of Convict Lake as well as a replication of a Bodie Saloon, complete with swinging doors, honky tonk music, roulette table, and numerous artifacts and antiques.
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