Bill Piper

Bill Piper
	Bill Piper was a 4-H member as a young boy. In 1960, Bill and Posy became community leaders for the Elgin area Mustang 4-H Club. Since 1960, he has been a ring man at the county 4-H Livestock Auction. Posy has clerked the fair almost continuously since 1962. Bill was County Fair Chairman from 1962-1965. Son, Tom, had his first steer in 1962. That began 12 years of intensive 4-H for the Piper family. Their grandchildren are also involved in 4-H. Tom was also a 4-H agent. Bill became the rabbit and poultry leader for the Patagonia club in 1992. He served on the 4-H Foundation Board from 1987 to 1993. For two years, he has prepared the barbecue for the Santa Cruz County Fair 4-H Dinner. In an essay on their 4-H work, Posy wrote, "we are hoping our great grandchildren will be able to participate in this wonderful program called 4-H. For teaching responsibility, work ethics, and accomodations to both winning and losing, there is nothing to equal it. That is why Bill won't give it up. He is 75 years old and is still a 4-Her.".