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Meet...Christine Name: Christine Sires. Department: General Counsel. Birth place: Morganton, N.C. Family: Daughter, Jackie; son, John, two grandchildren, Hunter and Jennie. Favorite TV program: E.R. Favorite book: The Third Reich. Favorite food: Italian. Favorite restaurant: Sunfire Grille. Least favorite chore: Cleaning my house. Favorite dish to cook: Lasagna. Favorite movie: Gone with the Wind. Childhood nickname: Cricket. Favorite cookie: Chocolate Chip. Worst habit: Nail biting. What do you find most interesting about your job? Every day is an adventure; I never know what to expect. What is your biggest personal challenge? Realizing when to let go, when I am not in control. Funniest thing you have seen on the job: My boss's impersonation of a fashion show. Personality trait you admire in others: Honesty. Person you most admire: My brother Ron; he's a superior court judge in N.C. What do you do in your free time: I like to spend time with my grandson and I enjoy walking and gardening. I love to grow flowers, especially impatiens. Dream vacation: I have always wanted to go to Africa, on a Safari! Most treasured material possession: My family photos. Words of advice from your mother: “If you don’t have anything nice to say about someone, don’t say anything at all!”