Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Desk of the 'Patch' Editor

My holiday greetings list is growing by leaps and bounds. While the lists seems to expand, my mailing budget seems to dwindle.

Hence, I am issuing holiday and New Year greetings electronically. I am just too cheap to buy the cards ands stick on the stamps anyway.

So here we go in 2011, headed for 2012. Here are my holiday wishes for everyone.

Tony Bommarito, Mayor of Ladue: A signed tenant lease at Busch’s Grove

Keith Krieg, Mayor of Frontenac: More contestants for the ward races in April

Charles Cella: Plenty of business for your market in Ladue

Mark Brodsky: A buyer for that coveted tract of land at Conway and Lindbergh

Jim Schneithorst: Lots of patrons in your great restaurant

Marsha Chappelow: Voter approval of the tax levy

Andy Abbott, John Burroughs: Lots of buyers at Potpourri

Ezekiel Elliott, John Burroughs: A rushing title and a big-time offer next year

Madison Qualy, John Burroughs: A state swim championship

Lisa Lyle, MICDS: A successful holiday tournament

Jim Lemen, Burroughs and Ron Holtman, MICDS, Great retirement years, when applicable

Tom Ackerman: To be the new voice of Mizzou sports

Anita Reznicek, St. Joe: A big night at St. Joe’s New York-New York auction

Sr. Lucie Bommarito, Villa Duchesne: Happy recipients for all those basket donations.

Matthew Gould, Community School: Lots of volunteers for Community School’s 100th anniversary

Tracy McCreery, Olivette: Cooperative fellow representatives

Jake Zimmerman: Cooperative homeowners

Cindy Haines: More book buyers

Charlene Bry: More book buyers and warm Florida weather

Julie Matheny, St. Joe: A first place trophy in March

Mike Matheny, Cardinals: Not big shoes to fill

John Mozeliak, Cardinals: Chance to forget about Albert

Albert Pujols, Angels: Peace and happiness in the City of Angels

Stan Musial: More happy years

Ken Hitchcock, Blues: A drink from Lord Stanley’s cup

Rick Majerus, Billikens: A book on manners and a bid to the NCAA tourney

Steve Spagnuolo, Rams: Good luck with the next coaching assignment

Charlie Dooley: An open picnic bench in the park

Francis Slay: Reasons to fill your hotels

Gary Pinkel, University of Missouri: An Independence Bowl trophy

Frank Haith, University of Missouri: A Big 12 title before an SEC title

Gov. Jay Nixon: More Democrats in the legislature

Dick Fleming (RCGA): a pleasant retirement

Dan McLaughlin, Fox Sports Midwest: A successful about face

Fellow Patchers: Lots of hot stories in 2012

To all our readers, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and all that stuff.