Giving out my Christmas Presents….

Posted: December 17, 2010 | Author: gerrynutt | Filed under: Politics |6 Comments »

The following is a Reprint of my Dec. Valley Patriot Column with a few updated gifts and my acknowledgement that I ripped off the idea from the many years of the SUN doing the exact same thing

Christmas Presents for Elected Officials and other Newsmakers. Since we are in the Holiday season, I thought I’d save time and hand out my Christmas presents to the area politicians and newsmakers a little early so they don’t forget I got them something. Some you may get and others only a few may get but it’s done in the spirit of fun and Holiday Cheer! All of these gifts were done with a smile on my face, a song in my heart and the wish for all to have a Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy and Joyous New Year

Bernie Lynch, Lowell City Manager: A new Teflon suit since the retirees has chipped away at the old one, An “I Don’t Snitch” Tee shirt along with a book “How to be a better Communicator”.

Lowell Mayor, Jim Milinazo: A framed picture of Bud & Rita for his office and a copy of Rudolph W. Giuliani book “Leadership”.

Lowell Councilor Bud Caulfield: His own Talk show, appointment as Official City Greeter and some paint for the Lowell High stairs.

Lowell Councilor Rita Mercier: A 2nd for any motion, a pinky swears from Bud that he’s got her back and continued employment when the new Sheriff takes over.

Former Lowell City Councilor Alan Kazanjian: A Front page Apology from the Lowell Sun and a lifetime towing contract from Bernie Lynch

Retiring State Senator Steve Panagiotakos: No Target letters, A Lucrative Consultant Contract with a Major Company and being named permanent host of Election Night on WCAP Live from the Blue Shamrock.

UMass Lowell Chancellor Marty Meehan: The early retirement of John F. Kerry or Gov. Patrick to come to his senses, both are longshots.

Lowell State Rep. Kevin Murphy: A committee chairmanship or Partner offer with Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP (I’ll put in a good word for you)

Lowell State Rep. Tom Golden: An I Love My LOBBYIST T-shirt, A meeting with the FBI (just to be able to say you’re important enough to have had one) and a real job for the first time in your life.

Lowell State Rep. Dave Nangle: A copy of America’s Toughest Sheriff, a tour of Middlesex County and a dinner date with Gov. Patrick

Lowell City Councilors Patrick Murphy & Bill Martin: Dave Nangle being named Sheriff of Middlesex County.

Supt of Lowell Schools Chris Scott: Dinner with Regina , A school committee that pays like the TECH Board and A new contract either in Lowell or a city that appreciates all you have accomplished without taking an extra dime.

Lowell School Committeewoman Jackie Doherty: A Soccer Ball, Accounting for Dummies to pass out to those in need and her own Lunch with the Headmaster.

Lowell High Headmaster Ed Rozmiarek : A Media relations course at Ulowell taught by George Anthes, the Book ” How to return Email’s and phone calls” and Electronic Jeopardy.

Lowell School Committeeman Jim Leary: An I am NOT John Leahy LHS Sweatshirt, a copy of “The Tough Negotiator” and his own writer at the Sun like Paul Georges has.

Greater Lowell Supt. Mary Jo Santoro: The re-election of Mike Lenzi and Dave LaFerriere to the School Committee and lessons in How to be an effective Superintendent from Chris Scott.

Greater Lowell Tech School Committeeman Dave LaFerriere: A long and Happy Retirement and live broadcasting of the Tech School Board Meetings.

Former Tech School Committeeman Mike Hayden: A do over for your comments at Jim Cassin’s retirement Party , a year’s supply of turtle wax to keep that car shiny and lunch with Lynne Lupien.

Maurice Cohen: A do over giving you the ability to sell the station to a man who would keep his word. Another reunion with your old staff. Lowell misses you.

Sam Poulton, Co-Owner WCAP: A large mirror that shows up everywhere he goes and a partner with money to buy out Clark Smidt,

Clark Smidt Co-Owner WCAP: Free Lifetime pass to Jimmy Tingle’s OFF BROADWAY Theater, A basketful of Athenian Corner & Shaw Farm Gift Certificates and a subscription to 50 Ways to Be a Better Boss.

Ted Panos WCAP: Low Kai Gift Cards, a week to sleep in and someone to talk local politics for the morning show.

Ralph Snow, DPW Director/Asst. Manager: A Tour of Lowell with Bud Caulfield, Jack Mitchell as your body-guard and a subscription to the Weather Channel.

Jim Campanini, Editor Lowell Sun: The Sun purchasing Left in Lowell for its Website, Lynne Lupien delivering a basket of baked goods weekly and an appointment at ULowell.

Kendall Wallace, chairman of Lowell Publishing: Permanent retirement in Fla, Writing Jim Sullivan’s biography and dinner with Alan K.

Chris Scott, City Editor, Lowell Sun: An appointment at ULowell for Jim Campanini , Permanent retirement in Fla for Kendall Wallace and the chance to grow the SUN into a practical 2011 newspaper.

Andover/Dracut Senate elect Barry Finegold: His own “ I love Willie” T-shirt, another pass from the Ethics Commission and a Printing for Dummies book.

Dracut State Rep Colleen Garry: A Judgeship just as her term is ending, gift certificates to Coyle’s Tavern and Shaw Farm and a happier 2011.

Dracut Selectman Bob Cox: Promise by State Rep. Colleen Garry to hold 3 Fundraisers at his place and ethic lessons from people besides his brother John and Barry Finegold.

Dracut Selectman Jon Zimini: Endorsements from Jimmy O, Warren and Joe D and an Ice scraper because you know what must have froze over.

Former Selectman Jim O’Laughlin: Personal Invitation to Town Meeting along with directions since he has lost his way there since last May and a paying gig at the Lowell Sun.

Dracut Town Manager Dennis Peindak: Retirement tips from Mike McLaughlin, A New Town Hall and The Thanks of Dracut residents for your years of service now that you announced your retirement.

Tom Duggan: He already got his, a new station with a better boss and not having to deal with the GRINCH who stole WCAP.

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