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.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Jim's Retirement

Jim:

How appreciative I am for the kindness which you showed me when I came to Oregon in 1997, not knowing a soul in the entire state. Early on in my tenure at the Siuslaw Public Library, I recall coming to Salem at Mary Ginnane's invitation to tour our lovely state library. Mary had arranged for me to meet you, and you graciously visited with me in your office that day.

Then in 2009, when we dedicated our new library addition, you gave up a Sunday on a President's Day holiday weekend to come and speak at the event. From beginning to end, you have shown me great kindness and for that I will always be grateful.

Have a wonderful retirement, though I am sure it will be anything but retiring.

Steve Skidmore
Siuslaw Public Library
Florence, OR

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 24, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Thanks Steve. And thanks for all your great work to make the Siuslaw Public Library one of the best small libraries in Oregon and even in the US, I would say. You inherited a fine library from Michael Gaston, but you and your staff have worked to make it even better. Your building was great before, but with the addition it is amazing! Way to go. Keep it up. I will drop in when I get down your way.

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