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Jim Piper Retires

Jim Piper recently retired after over 33 years of service. From December 1999 to October 2004 he was the Assistant State Conservationist for Operations and the Farm Bill in the West Virginia State Office in Morgantown. A dinner to honor Jim was held on November 20, 2004.

Photo of Jim, grandson and other NRCS employees. Photo of Rick and Jim Photo of Jim and Joe Photo of Jim and Peg
Jim and his grandson, Jett, visit with Mike Gasper, Alex and Judy Topalanchik. Rick Heaslip served as master of ceremonies. Joe Gumm, former WVACD President presented Jim with a West Virginia Clock. Peg Reese presents Jim with a plaque from the Soil and Water Conservation Society. Peg also put together photo posters and a memory book.

 

Photo of Jim and Barb Photo of Jim and Rebecca Photo of Jim and Lillian Photo of Jim and Steve

Through out the evening, many expressed their thanks to Jim for over 33 years of service to the NRCS including Barbara Broxterman, Rebecca MacLeod, Lillian Woods, and Steve Carpenter.

 

Photo of Jim, Gail, and Herb Photo of Jim and Casey Photo of Jim and Pat Photo of Jim being sung to.

Apparel and the famous chicken were included in humorous presentations.

 Jim was honored in song.

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