Holiday Overtime

Sun., Dec. 24, 2000

What do you want for Christmas?

The warmth of family and friends? High-tech gadgets or a big screen TV?

How about time off from work?

When the sun rises on Christmas morning, many in our region will be enjoying a day of rest, even if they aren’t celebrating the traditions of the holiday.

But for others, Christmas is just another day at the office.

Who works on Christmas Day? Doctors, nurses and emergency workers. So do law enforcement officers and bail bondsmen.

Your neighborhood mail carrier might also be working Monday, to ensure you get that last Christmas present. And if your family is dining out this year, it’s because dozens of cooks, waiters and waitresses are pulling holiday shifts.

Meet five of our region’s holiday workers as The Spokesman-Review profiles Christmas at the office. Profiles on D1, D4

Clerk:Someone has to sell gas and goodies Nurse: Illness and injuries take no break Carrier: Playing Santa at the Postal Service Operator: She’s ready to talk with customers on Christmas Bondsman: Need bail? He’s there to help you get out of jail

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Holiday Overtime

Jesse Tinsley

Jim Meehan

Molly Quinn

Rob Curley

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