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To the editor:
It was a cold winter day Dec. 1, 1979, my wife (8 months pregnant) and I transferred from Estherville, Iowa to Marshall to start a new position at Hy-Vee as the food service manager. Not knowing what to expect, I was excited for the opportunity to become a part of a new community and to grow roots here in Marshall. Now, 44 years later, time to reflect on the journey as I retire and move on to a new chapter.
Working for a company 46 years can have many ups and downs, but it was you, the customers, my employees and my coworkers that made it a wonderful journey. A big thank you for letting me work with you and serve these past 44 years. For letting me be a part of your wedding, graduation, town celebration, baptism, company party, business training, church dinner and life celebrations.
To be part of your life has enriched mine. A big thank you to my customers and my employees who made these 44 years full of wonderful memories -- it has truly been a great journey.
Thank you as I sign off to write the next chapter.
Jeff Chapman
Marshall