Keith Celec with his UPS delivery truck. Celec is retiring after 37 years of service to the island community. PHOTO PROVIDED<\/p>\n
To the editor:<\/p>\n
After 37 years of dedicated service, Keith Celec is retiring from UPS, marking the end of an incredible career defined by hard work, reliability and commitment.<\/p>\n
A true born-and-raised Pine Islander, Keith has been a familiar and trusted presence in the community for decades. Through changing times, long days and countless deliveries, he has remained a steady and dependable figure, embodying the values of both his hometown and his profession.<\/p>\n
Keith\u2019s retirement is not just a milestone for him, but a moment worth celebrating for the entire Pine Island community. His years of service have left a lasting impression on those who had the pleasure of knowing him or simply seeing him out on his route.<\/p>\n
As he begins this well-earned next chapter, we invite everyone around the island to join in recognizing his achievement. When you see Keith, be sure to congratulate him on a job well done and thank him for his many years of service.<\/p>\n
Congratulations, Keith \u2014 you\u2019ve earned it!<\/p>\n
Melinda Nelson<\/p>\n
Pine Island Elementary School<\/p>\n
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