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.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Jim

Best wishes on your well-deserved retirement! Sherman County Public/School Library staff and library board would like to express our sincere thanks for the many years of support that you and your staff have bestowed on our small community. Sherman County was one of the last communities in Oregon without a public library and you were instrumental in providing support to establish a school/public library in 1997, then later in 2009 when we opened a brand new 7,700 square foot library! You always treated us with respect and encouragement even at times when we didn’t always know what we were doing but were working hard to make things work without a Media Specialist. Your enthusiasm for library service to all residents of Oregon has been infectious, in a very good way. Good luck to you. We extend an open invitation to you and Ann to visit us anytime.

Sherman County Public/School Library Staff

Arla Melzer

Jeanney McArthur

Judy Harmon (retired)

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 10, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Thanks so much Arla and Jeanney and Judy. I will always have a soft spot for your library for the reasons you mention. A lot of credit goes to Mike McArthur for his leadership as County Judge at the time. He was determined to not have Sherman Co. be the only county in Oregon without a public library. Not only did we get a library going, today you have a GREAT library going with a beautiful building that is one of the best small public library facilities in the state. Way to go! Keep it up. Ann and I will visit you one of these days.

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