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Rynda Hayes, of GCI, celebrated her retirement last Thursday, Oct. 10. Hayes has been with GCI for 35 years, she said, and recently received a gold plate in recognition for her work. Her retirement was celebrated with a free cheeseburger lunch outside the local GCI office. Pictured here are Hayes and several friends and coworkers (left to right): Shannon Stolpe, Chrissy Morris, Nancey Seimears, Don McConachie, Rynda Hayes, Adam Smith, and Marty Massin.