Snippits from Hot Type

Snippits from Hot Type, the BJ employe publication:

Twins for Joe and Monica Thomas
Newsroom staff members Joe and Monica Thomas announced the birth of twins Jan. 16. Andrew Joseph weighed 3 pounds, 4 ounces and was 16 1/4 inches long. His sister Ella Susanna weighed 3 pounds, 7 ounces and was 16 1/2 inches long.

Ringing the bell for Salvation Army
Although the holidays have come and gone, it's never too late to acknowledge the community service of staff members. The volunteer activities of several people in the packaging center just recently came to the attention of Hot Type. On three weekends in December 2004, Gary Jubara and several co-workers volunteered 20 hours of their time to ring the bell for the Salvation Army at the Manchester Road Acme. The volunteers raised nearly $968 for the local charity. Without the help of volunteers like these, the Salvation Army would have to pay people to ring the bell during the holidays.Jubara has been ringing the Salvation Army bell for
three years, joined by a mix of family and friends. This year, that mix included co-workers and their families. “It gets everyone in a good mood,” he said. “It was a great way to spend time with family and to do something positive.” Hot Type is pleased to acknowledge the following volunteers from the packaging center for putting such a human face on the Beacon Journal: Dave Belacic, Mike Bookwalter, Dave Buzek, Regina Grice, Gary Jubara, Heather Kugler, Rachel Lawler, Kelli Meade, Lisa Scott, Patricia Starcher, Dave Williams and Mark Williams.

Discounts on YMCA memberships
Because the Akron Beacon Journal is a corporate member of the Akron Area YMCA, staff members are eligible for a 10 percent savings on adult or family memberships. New members who sign up in January save 50 percent on their joiner free. For more information, contact Jill Kolesar, YMCA association membership director, 330-434-9622.