Jim didn't want a traditional retirement party. "Too many greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention unwanted calories," he said. So instead we are having a Virtual Retirement Party - carbon neutral and heart healthy!

To celebrate, Jim wants all his colleagues and associates to post a good wish, photo or a memory to this blog. You can even ask Jim a question. Jim will reply to every post! (Jim will be the only person able to comment on messages after they are posted).

And while you're at it, Jim hopes you will consider a donation in his honor to his favorite charity, our own Talking Book and Braille Services.

Please submit your message before Jim retires on December 30, 2011. Include your name at the end of your message.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Your amazing State Library career!

Jim,

I want to thank you for being such an amazing and approachable Oregon State Librarian!

While serving on the OEMA Board and getting to know you and Ann through the Candalaria PTA, your continuous support of literacy and the Oregon Battle of the Books program has led me to understanding how deep your passion truly is. May you find many new niches in your upcoming retirement to foster your keen insight and quiet sense of humor.

Fondly,

Libby Hamler-Dupras

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  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 4, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Mrs. HD!! You were the best school librarian my kids ever had. They are all avid readers now. Daniel even spends his precious $$ to buy the New York Times to read on Sunday (the Statesman just won't do). That's how serious a reader he is. Your contributions to OBOB were tremendous, including organizing the first state championships. Tell you what, I will volunteer for the state OBOB championship if you do (though not in 2012 since I will be in S. America).

    My thanks again to you Libby.

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