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at the regional office. Lamar didn’t want the responsibility, and I didn’t want to
relocate to Atlanta. We ‘sweated’ though the whole downsizing process, kept our
jobs, and received different job titles. We became specialists, but since the pay
went up, we didn’t mind. Through our association, we became friends, and if it
can be said we looked forward to regional meetings, it should be noted we saw
them as opportunities to spend time together.
Later, when further consolidations occurred within SUPERVALU, Lamar was
given the opportunity to retire. Though now retired from SUPERVALU, Lamar
continues to work. He found a twenty-seven store retailer in Atlanta who needed
his technical skills. Lamar schedules himself to work Monday through
Wednesday, but his wife, Charlene, tells us his typical week exceeds that, and a
three-day workweek is the exception not the rule.
If Lamar misses working for SUPERVALU, he never lets on that he does. In fact,
he told me a few years ago that he makes more money and has more time to
enjoy life than before his retirement.
I can’t remember the year I told Lamar about my newsletter, but after reading a
few issues, he and Charlene (Pop and Gaga to their grandchildren) became
fans of RRN. Lamar has contributed at least one article to this newsletter.
Longtime subscribers may recall Lamar’s story on the annual egg hunt at his
house, held primarily for the grandchildren.
I remember that Lamar and Charlene really wanted to attend one of the RRN
backyard parties of recent years, but something always came up at the last
minute to spoil their plans.
Earlier this year, Lamar phoned me regarding a project involving his group of
stores and SUPERVALU Atlanta. At some point in the conversation he stated he
and Charlene would be driving through Tupelo on their way to Branson, Missouri
in the spring.
“We’d like to stop over and see the Carters on our way,” he stated. “We’ll stay the
night in Memphis, but we’d like to visit you and Barbara since we’re going to be
so close.” Continue reading>>
relocate to Atlanta. We ‘sweated’ though the whole downsizing process, kept our
jobs, and received different job titles. We became specialists, but since the pay
went up, we didn’t mind. Through our association, we became friends, and if it
can be said we looked forward to regional meetings, it should be noted we saw
them as opportunities to spend time together.
Later, when further consolidations occurred within SUPERVALU, Lamar was
given the opportunity to retire. Though now retired from SUPERVALU, Lamar
continues to work. He found a twenty-seven store retailer in Atlanta who needed
his technical skills. Lamar schedules himself to work Monday through
Wednesday, but his wife, Charlene, tells us his typical week exceeds that, and a
three-day workweek is the exception not the rule.
If Lamar misses working for SUPERVALU, he never lets on that he does. In fact,
he told me a few years ago that he makes more money and has more time to
enjoy life than before his retirement.
I can’t remember the year I told Lamar about my newsletter, but after reading a
few issues, he and Charlene (Pop and Gaga to their grandchildren) became
fans of RRN. Lamar has contributed at least one article to this newsletter.
Longtime subscribers may recall Lamar’s story on the annual egg hunt at his
house, held primarily for the grandchildren.
I remember that Lamar and Charlene really wanted to attend one of the RRN
backyard parties of recent years, but something always came up at the last
minute to spoil their plans.
Earlier this year, Lamar phoned me regarding a project involving his group of
stores and SUPERVALU Atlanta. At some point in the conversation he stated he
and Charlene would be driving through Tupelo on their way to Branson, Missouri
in the spring.
“We’d like to stop over and see the Carters on our way,” he stated. “We’ll stay the
night in Memphis, but we’d like to visit you and Barbara since we’re going to be
so close.” Continue reading>>
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| Volume 622 |
Beardens Visit - Pop and Gaga
March 15, 2008
Ring Back [Class Rings Part II]
Pontotoc Snow [One-Day Wonder]
Collierville Snow [By R.A. Jones]
Ring Back [Class Rings Part II]
Pontotoc Snow [One-Day Wonder]
Collierville Snow [By R.A. Jones]
March 22, 2008
Bowdoin Bunch [Collegiate
Challenge Group]
Bowdoin Bunch [Collegiate
Challenge Group]
April 04, 2008
UIC Volunteers
Steak Night
Board Decision
UIC Volunteers
Steak Night
Board Decision
For a number of years I had the privilege
of working with Lamar Bearden. Lamar
and I were counterparts in our
respective divisions of SUPERVALU,
when I began as manager of the Retail
Systems department in Indianola in
1990. Lamar worked at the Anniston,
Alabama division and later moved to
Atlanta.
When the process of regionalization
began in earnest in 1995, neither of us
was interested in the Director position
of working with Lamar Bearden. Lamar
and I were counterparts in our
respective divisions of SUPERVALU,
when I began as manager of the Retail
Systems department in Indianola in
1990. Lamar worked at the Anniston,
Alabama division and later moved to
Atlanta.
When the process of regionalization
began in earnest in 1995, neither of us
was interested in the Director position
April 11, 2008
Shannon's Plaque
Adventure Concludes
Boss Appreciated
Shannon's Plaque
Adventure Concludes
Boss Appreciated
April 26, 2008
Thaxton Trip [Wraps Up A Great
Afternoon]
Thaxton Trip [Wraps Up A Great
Afternoon]