Today is the day, Lincoln! Stop in and say goodbye to Sharon Tibbs. Tibbs is retiring today from the United States Postal Service after 48 years. Tibbs began her career on November 28, 1970 when the price of a stamp was six cents. In retirement Tibbs plans on moving from her home in New Holland to be closer to family near Chicago. She also plans on spending the winter months in California with her brother and his family.

While reflecting on her time at the Lincoln Post Office, Tibbs said, "I can't think of any one special memory but I can say that I take many memories from the people I have worked with and the people of a community I have worked in. I guess I can truly say thanks for the memories."

Tibbs is pictured here with Kayla Doucette of Lincoln. Doucette was hired a few months ago and Tibbs had the opportunity to train her "replacement." Doucette, along with the rest of the Lincoln Post Office employees, will miss Tibbs. Fellow employees who have worked with Tibbs for many years were known to tease her about "the good old days." Roger Bakken for one was always asking her, "So what was it like to work when Abe Lincoln was around?" Tibbs just always laughed good-naturedly. She will be missed.

Enjoy retirement, Sharon, you have more than earned it!

Photo by  Teena Lowery              (Click on image for larger version)