Second visit to our chosen org.

Katya and I were greeted by the org.s receptionist, Tanya.  She gets a preview from Bobby whom asks her to give us a full tour of the place.

Tanya informs us that she has been working for the org. for 23 years now and states, "I am the ruler of this place".

She takes us down the ad side of the office to a back room where she shows us where the back issues are.  She also shows us where the bound issues are.  She explains that they are kept for research purposes and may only be carefully photocopied and adds that that is nearly impossible is the article or ad is in the seam.  She thumbs through an issue in which she points out a picture of Nick aka angry poodle with his son at 3 months, he is now 18 years old.
She admits that she is supposed to charge $2.00 a back up issue but that she never charges, "I have never charged for an issue and I never will because I'm the boss."

She introduces us to Sara whom makes and designs the ads.  She went to school for art and have been at this press since she was 18 years old.  She said that school taught her the basics but on the job experience is how she learned all the little rules and tricks.  She says and about her and fellow ad designer, "We grew up here, we were born here", there was only spot color at those times.

Tanya explains that the press has received over 2,000 awards but that they don't display them because they are not "pompous".  They do however display a framed local heroes issue of which she explains they are very proud of.  The press began the ritual of coming out with a local hero issue Thanksgiving week, the only issue that comes out on Wednesday.  The communities participants can fill out a simple piece of paper to nominate a "local hero" and why they are deserving of the award.  The press's staff then decides their hero based on their contributions and good deeds within the community, she makes sure to emphasize that it is "no popularity contest".

We walk down the hall by Marianne's (Partial owner & editor in chief) room, she is still out sick.  She says about Marianne, "She is my best friend, I love her."

Tanya then takes us to Todd's office when Katya asks if he is available to speak with us now.  Tanya says, "Oh no, you opened it"

In his office are two copies of every issue for the last 12 years.