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! 

And look at that, the mayor and her mother making baklava!  And Hallmark ads, I think we have a WINNER!!!!

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!!