Patty Bara, customer service clerk
NAME, TITLE: Patty Bara, customer service clerk
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” sung by Vince Gill
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: “Pleasure” perfume by Estée Lauder
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Pies
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: To have a giving heart and help others less fortunate. Don't forget homeless animals.
Melissa Baughman, circulation district manager
NAME, TITLE: Melissa Baughman, circulation district manager
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: Watching my children unwrap their presents.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Pumpkin pie
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: I hope everyone gets to spend lots of time with their families and friends. Have a very Merry Christmas!
Dave Burcham, reporter and copy editor
NAME, TITLE: Dave Burcham, part-time reporter and copy editor
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: Heidi, especially the time NBC pre-empted the Oakland Raiders-New York Jets football game in the final minute to begin the Shirley Temple classic movie. The Jets led 32-29 with 65 seconds remaining when television coverage stopped. But the Raiders scored twice in nine seconds to win 43-32, and nobody saw it. Heidi was great though!
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “He Was Still Her Little Child” (Ray Boltz) and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” (Andy Williams)
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: In 1959, a large cardboard rocket ship in which my brothers and I made many trips to the moon.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Thick eggnog with cinnamon sprinkled on top.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: That each would find the peace that surpasses all understanding
Carol Colaizzi, copy editor
NAME, TITLE: Carol Colaizzi, copy editor
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “A Christmas Memory” — the 1966 version starring Geraldine Page. It’s based on a Truman Capote short story and is bittersweet but wonderful.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: It’s not a Christmas carol, but I have to say Tchaikovsky’s score for “The Nutcracker” ballet.
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: The bed-and-breakfast overnights my sister and brother have been giving us the past few years.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: My sister’s homemade lemon loaf, designed to be nibbled with coffee while presents are being opened.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: Good health, lots of family and friends, no worries, big fun.
Lawrence Corvi, publisher
NAME, TITLE: Lawrence Corvi, publisher
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “The Polar Express”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Joy to the World”
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: A Lionel train that I still have.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: All Christmas cookies baked by my mother.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: That everyone enjoy the companionship of family and friends during the holiday season.
Rosalie Eckman, front desk circulation representative
NAME, TITLE: Rosalie Eckman, front desk circulation representative
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “It’s A Wonderful LIfe”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: "O Holy Night"
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: Having all my children and grandchildren home.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Ham and scalloped potatoes.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: Remember why Christ came to us pure & holy as a babe, the Son of God. My wish is that everyone will have the joy in their hearts that Jesus gives!
Erica Galvin, photographer
NAME, TITLE: Erica Galvin, photographer
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Dominic the Donkey” by Lou Monte. Even though I’m not Italian, it’s still a classic and always makes me laugh. But honestly, you can’t beat any song by Johnny Mathis.
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: A floor piano you play with your feet. After I saw the movie “Big” I wanted one and Santa delivered.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: My grandmother’s homemade mushroom sour soup.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: My Christmas wish is for everyone to have a stress-free and relaxing holiday season with friends and family.
Jack Gill, advertising consultant
NAME, TITLE: Jack Gill, advertising consultant
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “It’s a Wonderful Life”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: Christmas 1956. It was my Firestone 20-inch bike with a white frame and green fenders.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: My mom’s cookies.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: Success, peace, safety
Rita Gruber, controller/business manager
NAME, TITLE: Rita Gruber, controller/business manager
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “Elf.” We all need a good laugh to be jolly during the Christmas madness.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Winter Wonderland.” I love to see the fresh blanket of snow on all the trees.
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: The best presents are all the homemade gifts I receive from my children because they contain all of their love.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: My favorite food is each and every possible Christmas cookie (by the dozen). That is why I ask Santa to bring me a smaller waist every year.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: My wish for you is much peace, tranquility, joy, health and happiness.
Dan Irwin, Sections Editor
NAME, TITLE: Dan Irwin, Sections Editor
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “A Christmas Story”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “O, Holy Night”
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: Peace on Earth, goodwill toward men ... aw, heck, who am I kidding? It’s the NASCAR jacket.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Fudge, just about any flavor.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: Make your family your most precious gift this year. After nearly losing one of ours at age 17 a couple of years ago, I realize how quickly life can be turned upside down.
Matt Kingman, marketing manager
NAME, TITLE: Matt Kingman, marketing manager
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: All of them
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: Odyssey 2 Game System (yeah, that was around 1980).
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Cousin Linda’s famous cheeseball; Aunt Lorraine’s fried smelts and whiskey slush.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: To take time to enjoy all of the magic of the holiday season and remember that Jesus is the reason for the season!
Tim Kolodziej, director of new media
NAME, TITLE: Tim Kolodziej, director of new media
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “Elf.” Will Ferrell is laugh-out-loud funny
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: Tie between “O, Holy Night” — sung by either Harry Connick Jr. or CeCe Winans — and “Dzisiaj w Betlejem” (“Today in Bethlehem”), a Polish carol.
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: My first pair of Nikes. Believe it or not, Michael Jordan wasn’t the first NBA player to wear them. As a kid, I saw Eric Money of the Detroit Pistons sporting a pair and I had to have them. I can still smell the leather.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Wasilewski’s kielbasa, lathered with beets and horseradish, and a side dish of my mother’s potato salad. If I could go back in time, I’d wash it all down with a cool bottle of Paul’s black cherry pop. (Anyone remember that?) Our family chilled those small glass bottles in a wooden case on our back porch.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: You matter to God and he would love to have your presence in his kingdom. Talk about a great gift! Merry Christmas, everyone!
Rochelle Kroesen, customer service representative
NAME, TITLE: Rochelle Kroesen, customer service representative
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: I don’t really have a favorite movie, but I do like to watch all the Christmas shows when they come on TV.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “O, Holy Night”
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: The special cards my dad bought me for my collection and the nice jewelry my son buys me every year.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: I like it all, but the stuffed shells my dad makes every Christmas are my favorite by far!
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: Have a safe and wonderful holiday season! May the joy of the season fill your hearts and homes.
Lisa Madras, advertising dispatch
NAME, TITLE: Lisa Madras, advertising dispatch
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “Elf”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Song For a Winter Night”
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: My digital camera.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Cookies, cookies, cookies!!!
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: The scent of pine, a dusting of snowflakes, sweet memories, the sound of children playing in the snow, the return of old friends and far-away relatives, dancing, warm cookies, Christmas lights with no burned-out bulbs, a full tummy and a full heart, a snowman in your front yard (OK, that one’s for me, but what the heck) ... peace, hope, and love all year through.
Marty Mangan, customer service representative
NAME, TITLE: Marty Mangan, customer service representative
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “O, Holy Night”
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: My children and grandchildren home for the holidays.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Nut roll, cookies, and a little Bailey’s with my coffee (yum, yum)
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: Diet success after all the great food.
Brian McMurray, circulation representative
NAME, TITLE: Brian McMurray, circulation representative
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: Shut the Box
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Scalloped potatoes
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: To have your pets spayed or neutered.
Debbie Wachter Morris, reporter
NAME, TITLE: Debbie Wachter Morris, reporter
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Leise rieselt der Schnee (The Snow Falls Quietly),” an old German carol
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: My favorite toys were the Creeple People and Fun Flowers. They came with a plug-in “Thingmaker” that got hot and had liquid plastic called “Plastigoop” and you could “cook” and make flowers, faces, feet, hands and heads for creatures. I used to put them on pencils and decorate with sequins and feathers. I loved the glow-in-the-dark Plastigoop.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Food: A pizzelle cake recipe from Rita Lombardo. Drink: Southern Comfort Manhattan.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: I wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday season, and if you’re going to drink, get someone sober to drive you home.
DuWayne Nelson, circulation director
NAME, TITLE: DuWayne Nelson, circulation director
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Jingle Bells,” I can usually remember the chorus.
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: A complete baseball uniform that I refused to take off until May.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Chocolate peanut butter bon-bons. Chocolate? Peanut butter? And a word that repeats itself? You simply can’t go wrong!
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: I wish we could receive some really good news about the harness track wanting to build in Lawrence County.
Mitchel Olszak, news editor
NAME, TITLE: Mitchel Olszak, news editor
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “A Christmas Story”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Father Christmas” by The Kinks
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: Johnny 7 OMA (One Man Army). This was a military-type weapon with seven different functions. It fired hard plastic bullets, had a detachable cap pistol, came with a grenade launcher, made machine-gun type noises, shot message missiles, etc. It was cool.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Pizza (Just the same as every other day).
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: I hope the joy outweighs the hassles.
Rick Work, advertising director
NAME, TITLE: Rick Work, advertising director
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “A Christmas Story.”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: "Silent Night."
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: Honda XL 100 Motorcycle when I was 13.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Cookies/egg nog
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: That they will come to know the real meaning of Christmas.
Gary Church, Blogger, Police Scanner Guy, Garden Writer
NAME, TITLE: Gary Church, Blogger, Police Scanner Guy, Garden Writer
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “Christmas Vacation” with Chevy Chase.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: Ave Maria, and I'm not Catholic
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: A cowboy ranch set that my mother bought at Majestic Wallpaper on East Washington Street, when they had toys on the second floor.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Eggnog — non-alcoholic, of course.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and get all the prizes that you asked for.
William Heath, newspaper street vendor.
NAME, TITLE: William Heath, newspaper street vendor.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE: “A Christmas Story”
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL: “White Christmas”
ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: An iPod.
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS FOOD OR DRINK: Eggnog.
CHRISTMAS WISH FOR OUR READERS: I would like to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas!
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