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Longtime University Place Librarian Cindy Bonaro has Retired

Last year, she was named University Place's "Volunteer of the Year."

 

One of the most familiar faces in University Place has retired from her job.

Cindy Bonaro, who had spent years as the Managing Librarian at the local branch of the Pierce County Library System for years, officially retired last week.

The community’s longtime librarian was steeped in everything UP, including leading the University Place Historical Society. Last year, she was honored as University Place’s Volunteer of the Year.

Over the last five years or so, she also helped oversee the library’s move into its new spot in the Civic Building at Town Center.

Mary Getchell, spokeswoman for the Pierce County Library System, told Patch this week: “I miss her already.”

“She truly is a fabulous person,” Getchell added. “She contributed immensely to the library and the communities she served.”

Added Leslie Winchell of UP: “She has done so much for the community.”

Patch will have more on this story later.

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Kathy Stewart

8:39 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012

Congratulations, Cindy!!! Sure hope we will still be seeing you around town! Thank you for all you have done for so many of us! Kathy and family

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Howard and Barbara Lee

8:47 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Let me guess, now you are going to kick back with your Nook and read! Pretty smart since there are no "late fees" associated with electronic books. Our county has benefited, and will continue to benifit for years to come from your superb management of the library, Thanks for your community service! Howard and Barbara

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Ken Campbell

10:38 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Best wishes, Cindy - thanks for your service to our community! I hope you know of a few good books to read:) Be prepared for being more busy than you were working!

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Deanna Cleaveland

1:43 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012

Congratulations, Cindy! Thanks for your dedicated service to our library and community readers. Maybe we'll see you again this spring at a Mariners game in Peoria!
Deanna & Bob Cleaveland

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LeAnn Riegel

8:36 am on Tuesday, February 7, 2012

I will miss you Cindy!! Congratulations on your retirement!! Thank you for the great help you have always been!!

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Diane DeMars

10:01 am on Monday, February 13, 2012

Hi Cindy,
Now maybe you will have time to come to Yoga. I am still offering classes at
the U.P. Senior Center....congratulations and enjoy!
Diane

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