SPECIAL DAY: What do we really want for Christmas?

We want all our Round the Square readers to be even more
prolific, generous, vocal, varied, smart, well-informed and with an
ability to communicate by phone, foot, mail or e-mail. It’s
impossible to fill the 400 daily words of this column with our
readers’ help so, please, we wish for your continuing support.

We also wish for:

Far fewer traffic accidents between cars and
tractor-trailers.

The absolute end to the McKean County Solid Waste Authority and
all stories about it.

Just one public official who, when contacted by this newspaper,
would give reporters an open and honest answer instead of saying,
“I can’t talk about that” or “I’m afraid of being sued” or just
simply never return our telephone calls.

One day without complaints about typographical errors, poor
grammar or spelling, a photograph or story in “bad” taste,
misleading headlines.

One day without stories that contain typographical errors, poor
grammar or spelling, a photograph or story in “bad” taste,
misleading headlines.

People who actually read our guidelines for letters to the
editor – and then follow them – before submitting a letter to the
editor.

Ditto for everyone sending in a wedding or anniversary
announcement.

Public relations representatives who don’t wait until 11 a.m. to
ask for a photograph at 11:01 a.m.

Lower prices at the pump so we don’t have to harp for yet
another year about “gas pains.”

A new store to take up the entire Bradford Mall.

For Barb Maletta, the U.S. Postal Service and everyone who walks
in Bradford – we wish for people who shovel their sidewalks
promptly.

More interesting local stories like our “Big Foot” coverage and
reports on the filming of the movie, “Little Chicago.”

More chutzpah. An increase of common sense. More critical
thinking.

More sightings of mountain lions, eagles, exotic birds, and
rattlesnakes.

We wish for a mild winter and, thus, lower gas bills. Lower
taxes. More good jobs. More people with vision. People with heart.
People who like to have a good time.

Oh … and before we get too mushy, we wish for peace of earth,
good will to men, and a merry Christmas to all!