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The beverage entrepreneur is remembered for his ability to make people smile and his generosity to the community.

SHELBY - Jim Tinkham was 23 years old when he started at Central Ohio Warehouse and Central Ohio Associates. "I was looking for a part-time job," Tinkham, 72, assistant warehouse manager, said Wednesday after employees honored him with a surprise celebration in honor of 50 years employment at the company. Tinkhams coworkers and boss, Larry Roop, gave Tinkham two plaques, presents and seven, $50 gift certificates on his 50th anniversary. Retirement not on the calendar yet Tinkham said he has ...