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Irregular News for 12.30.05
Greenwood, SC -- Someone who once stole some flowers from a Piggly Wiggly more than three decades ago has apparently been feeling mighty, mighty guilty.
An unsigned letter of apology was sent to the grocery store a couple of weeks ago -- along with some cash.
"In 1970 I was in the store. I purchased several azaleas. I went outside to put those in the car. I picked up several that I didn't pay for. The azaleas were 39 cents each. This bothered me for sometime. I want to make this right. Accept this $5 for payment," read the letter.
It was signed: "A customer from years ago."
Store operator Jyll Maddox was so impressed by the letter she sent it to Piggly Wiggly's headquarters in Charleston.
"It made me feel good, knowing people realize their mistakes and want to correct them," Maddox said. "It's good to know that still goes on in the world."
The story of the letter circulated around the office, helping restore faith in individuals around the holiday season, said Rita G. Postell, manager of community and employee relations for the grocery store chain.
"I wish I knew the name so I could sincerely wish him or her a great holiday season and let them know how much the note was appreciated," Postell said.
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Greenwood, SC -- Someone who once stole some flowers from a Piggly Wiggly more than three decades ago has apparently been feeling mighty, mighty guilty.
An unsigned letter of apology was sent to the grocery store a couple of weeks ago -- along with some cash.
"In 1970 I was in the store. I purchased several azaleas. I went outside to put those in the car. I picked up several that I didn't pay for. The azaleas were 39 cents each. This bothered me for sometime. I want to make this right. Accept this $5 for payment," read the letter.
It was signed: "A customer from years ago."
Store operator Jyll Maddox was so impressed by the letter she sent it to Piggly Wiggly's headquarters in Charleston.
"It made me feel good, knowing people realize their mistakes and want to correct them," Maddox said. "It's good to know that still goes on in the world."
The story of the letter circulated around the office, helping restore faith in individuals around the holiday season, said Rita G. Postell, manager of community and employee relations for the grocery store chain.
"I wish I knew the name so I could sincerely wish him or her a great holiday season and let them know how much the note was appreciated," Postell said.
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