Friday, December 18, 2015

Mayor Uncovers the Truth About Why "News Tribune" Has Been So Good This Year

Little did I know when I was asked to choose the best decorated department at the News Tribune that I would discover why they have been so good this year...so now rather than being the reported I get to be the reporter!

It was a difficult task as there were so many great decorations, but some were definitely better than others!  (That being said I hope News Tribune will continue to report the news about me nicely and accurately!!)

I started with the Front Office/Classified Dept, I forgot to get a photo but they certainly had excellent use of newspaper, folding it up into trees, rolling it into snowmen.  All decorations were made of newspaper.  Just think of all the city/county news that is rolled up into snowmen now!

Now for the Newsroom.  Theme was "whatever we had on our desks."  That explains the coffee mugs (some not clean,) the gnome and the coupon for a free margarita!

Now for "The Suite."  Their theme was "Sweet and Simple."  VERY simple.....!

This must be what happens when they put the Editor, Richard in charge of the decorating! I would NEVER say that he should stick to writing his editorials rather than holiday office decor, I would never do that because who knows what might come up in a future editoral column!  Yes VERY NICE job decorating, and just think how easy it will be to put away after the holidays!  Brilliant!
Now upstairs to Advertising...well WELCOME to me!  Look at this lovely welcome mat! 


HI FROSTY!  WOW a Newspaper Snowman!  And again, the Mother of the Mayor and her famous Baklava recipe!
Can I ask you a question Frosty?  I'll be taking notes and this interview will be recorded!

Look at these good News Tribune boys and girls!  What is their secret!  LOOK IT'S SUGAR-BUTTON, THE NEWS TRIBUNE ELF ON THE SHELF!  (AKA Janet Ousley!)  Sugar-Button is reading the issue of Her Magazine featuring the mayor and her mother's famous baklava recipe!  No wonder they are all so good here!  All snug in their newspaper-covered desks, surrounded by Carrie's Hallmark advertisements on the wall!  But I can assure you I judged this contest fairly as I always do!!!

WINNERS!!!  WAIT...Is Sugar-Button giving the Mayor rabbit ears????

Now to Circulation, I have to say the decoupage newspaper ornaments are beautiful!
Even the bows made of newspaper!

Love the snowman door!
Well after some snacks I conferred with Commissioner Bushman to review and we made our selection with Advertising being the unanimous choice, another example of city/county partnership!  Thanks for allowing me to be a "Mayor Judge" today!  I enjoyed everyone's festive enthusiasm at News Tribune!!

Monday, November 30, 2015

"Strut Your Style" for Community Breast Care Project


Today I was happy to give the invocation at the "Strut Your Style" Fashion Show to benefit Community Breast Care Project because I love fashion!  There was a full house, all dressed up and all joining together to support this worthy cause.

Please join us in prayer:

Dear Lord, 

Thank you for giving us the fun of fashion.  
Fashion gives us confidence.  It allows us to express ourselves.  Fashion is more than that.  
Fashion brings us all here today to celebrate survivors, 
reminds us all to get our screenings and our mammograms, 
and to support Community Breast Care Project.  

Be with us all as we strut our holiday style,

and lift each other up,
for those who can be here and for those who cannot,
and to know that you are with us 
every step of the way, or the "runway" today,
as we enjoy fashion, fellowship, friends and this meal.

Amen!

Thursday, November 26, 2015

My First Thanksgiving as Mayor and the Day the Turkey Chickened Out


Turkey Blog



I started my Thanksgiving at a donation-only yoga class (thank you Megan Sappington) at Wilson’s Yoga Studio, a Thanksgiving tradition with my sister. Usually she’s visiting from Minneapolis but this year we celebrated her first Thanksgiving as a Missouri resident again along with her husband and my sweet nephew!  Welcome home sis! 


We set an intention at the beginning of yoga class, mine was to be thankful. Today I’m thankful for such a giving community, thanks to all of you who support our local charities and those who volunteer to make a difference in the lives of others, you make Jefferson City better!










I was challenged to kiss a turkey to help the Samaritan Center raise 1,000 turkeys or $1,000. It all started when Bill Farr asked his Facebook friends if everyone would donate a turkey to Samaritan Center so I replied with “Let me be the first!” and the rest is history! We exceeded our goal and total donations reached $23,000!  Thanks to all who gave or who still want to give to Samaritan Center, 1310 East McCarty, Jefferson City, MO 65101, or contact Ms. DeFeo at (573) 634-7776. Thanks for your generosity!


I had my pucker ready but it looks like the turkey “chickened out!” so I got to kiss a tiger and a cow instead!! THANKS to Stripes, the Lincoln University Blue Tiger and to the Chick-Fil-A Cow!!! 

Today I am thankful for all of the families who got to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal thanks to our generous community!  


Sincerely,


A Very Thankful Mayor!


 WOW the community raised $23,000 for Samaritan Center!

Members of the Samaritan Center Board joined in the fun!
 Got to kiss "Stripes" the Lincoln U Blue Tiger!
Got to kiss the Chick-Fil-A Cow!
Marilyn and the Mayor kissed the turkey!


My First Thanksgiving

  

Tergin Apartments, 1972 with mom, Popou and Yiayia







Thursday, November 12, 2015

Veteran's Day, 11-11-15

Fortunate to attend some of the wonderful Veterans events today in Jefferson City, including the Capitol Rotunda where I had the chance to offer a welcome! 

Veterans Day 2015
Remember, Honor, Respect
I’m Mayor Carrie Tergin and on behalf of the City of Jefferson I welcome and thank all of you here today.
Words alone cannot express our thanks to our Veterans and to all those who protect and serve our country.  There are no words worthy to express our sincere gratitude for their sacrifices.
Being here today shows our thanks.

Smiling at our Veterans, taking them out for coffee or lunch.  Shaking their hand.
Paying respect to those who have gone before us by visiting a cemetery or memorial.
Bringing the Moving Vietnam Memorial Wall to the Jefferson City Capitol grounds, offering a “Welcome Home!”
Supporting the Honor Flight.  Supporting the Wounded Warrior Project.
Listening to their stories.  Teaching the next generation.
         Remember.
         Share.
         Learn.
         Never forget their sacrifices.
         Never forget why we are here today.
Today is about Remembering, Honoring, Respecting.
Honoring their effort.  Their bravery.
The respect we show our veterans extends beyond speaking to them directly.  It’s much bigger than that.  We must all take a moment, step back from any bickering and disagreement that we see in society today, and speak more thoughtfully, quietly and fairly.  Because it’s ultimately a disrespect to all who fought so hard for our freedoms that we enjoy.
Let’s remember to respect and to use the freedoms we were given, at the hands of our Veterans, for the good of our society, our community, our country.
Which as my grandfather, George Tergin, a Greek immigrant, called America the “Best Country on Earth!”
At this morning’s Veterans event at Freedom Corner I listened to Mr. Dave Griffith talk about jumping out of a plane and I thought, “I am just the Mayor.”  Our veterans have made sacrifices more than I can ever imagine.  I am just the Mayor.  But through their service and sacrifice we have the opportunity to vote and choose our elected officials.  I am just the Mayor but especially today I feel lifted up by all who have served, and in turn I can lead our community! 
Thank you Veterans, and have a great and respectful Veteran’s Day

 
Students support the Wounded Warrior project
 
Ross Kassmann, President of East Side Association presents a welcome at Freedom Corner
 
Helias Catholic High School band provided music

Keynote Speaker Dave Griffith represented Veterans "Past"
Keynote Speaker Don Koonce, LTC (Ret) MO Army National Guard represented Veterans "Present"
 
Keynote Speaker Cadet Natalia Pomales-Rivera, Lincoln University ROTC represented Veterans "Future"
 
Councilman Mark Schreiber, Sons of American Revolution Dedication
 
Nicole Slusser sings "God Bless the USA"
With singer Nicole Slusser at the Capitol Rotunda ceremony
 
Nicole uses her beautiful voice to honor veterans
 
Veterans shared their stories
 

Enjoyed meeting veterans today!  Thank you for your service!