Looks like we’ll be getting our white Christmas…I don’t care what the complainers say, I’m happy with it.

The Lord Corp. will receive $2.4 million from the 2010 Defense Appropriations Act to develop an active vibration control system for CH-47 Chinook helicopters. Economy boost= win 1.

The New Jersey shipping company Donjon Marine has officially acquired Erie Shipbuilding, and plans to open a shipbuilding and ship repair facility by the end of 2010 which will create 150-160 jobs. Hiring back the 100 employees laid off last year= win 2.

Citadel Broadcasting Corporation has filed for bankruptcy, reporting a debt amount nearly double its total assets. Citadel owns several local radio stations, including Country 98, Classy 100, and Z 102.3. No word yet if this will have an affect on our local stations…as of right now, Classy’s still playing Christmas music. Just hold out for the next four days and we’ll all be happy.

Continuing the Country Fair thread from yesterday, Ray L. McGarvey, the founder of said convenience store chain, passed away Saturday at age 77. Our condolences to the family. And Mike forgives you for the extra charge on cheese, don’t you Mike?

Events

The Erie Sport & Travel Expo is scheduled for March 5-7 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center…so mark the date, outdoorsmen (and women).

If somehow you have free time in the next few days, I strongly urge you to bundle up and enjoy the holiday. Build a snow fort. Go caroling (it’s a lost tradition…and incredibly fun). Eat a meal entirely made up of Christmas cookies. Visit someone who’s alone this holiday. It might be cold outside, but you’ll have a warm heart inside…

(Okay, that was a little cheesy. But it’s almost Christmas, give me a break. Have a merry one!)