LCNI news 19 Pages Landmark Community Newspapers, LLC September 2017 Citrus County Chronicle designated a ‘Purple Heart Newspaper’ On August 7, 2017, a very special designation was pre- sented to The Citrus County Chronicle. The local veteran group who represented Purple Heart recipients designated the Chronicle as a “Purple Heart Newspaper.” They stated their apprecia- tion of all of the support and coverage of veteran activities in the county. The Chronicle plays a key role in the annual Veterans Appreciation Week, has a special veterans section that runs each Sunday, and promotes & reports on count- less veterans activities. Gerry Mulligan, Publisher, read the proclamation, and a Purple Heart representative spoke of the many reasons they wanted to declare the Chronicle a “Purple Heart Newspaper.” The Purple Heart flag was A Purple Heart fl ag now fl ies alongside the American fl ag at the Citrus County Chronicle offi ce in raised and everyone stated Crystal River, Fla. the Pledge of Allegiance. Purple Heart recipients and Chronicle employees all joined in during this formal ceremony at the Chronicle office in Crystal River. It was truly a special recognition.
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Citrus County Chronicle Pub- lisher Gerry Mulligan, right, read the proclama on from the Purple Heart recipients as they named the Chronicle a “Purple Heart Newspaper.” Trina Murphy graduates from Florida Press Leadership Institute The first class of graduates from the Florida Press Foundation’s Leadership Institute were recognized at the annual con- vention of the Florida Press Association at the Naples Ritz-Carlton on Friday, August 11. Citrus County Chronicle Publisher Gerry Mulligan, who is President of FPF, presided over the ceremony. The Florida Press Foundation Leadership Institute was created to enhance the leader- ship and organizational skills of mid-level newspaper professionals. The program is comprised of four one-day sessions held around the state. The goal of the training is to provide participants with an overview of the newspaper industry in Florida and help them become more effective managers and leaders in their newsrooms. Trina Murphy, one of the graduates, has Lancaster bookkeeper been employed with the Citrus County reƟ res Chronicle for over 27 years in a variety of roles, with an extensive background in the Long-time bookkeeper Dianne Sweatt was Advertising Department. She is the Director treated to a retirement party on August 17 TRINA MURPHY of Operations & Advertising, as she has at The Lancaster (SC) News office. She was been for the last 8 years. County Chamber of Commerce, and a grad- on board when LCNI purchased The Trina currently sits on the Board of uate of Leadership Citrus. Lancaster News in 1989. In all, Dianne Directors of Florida Newspapers Advertising In her free time, she is the mother of two served the newspaper for 36 years. and Marketing Executives, has been a past teenagers, a wife, and a Jazzercise business Co-workers, family, former employees, Board of Directors member of the Citrus owner and an instructor. friends and vendors came to send her off.
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LCNI News • September 2017 •3 David Dickens began his career repor ng Manager refl ects as he turns the fi nal pages of his newspaper career If you’re reading this story in print, you have David Dickens to thank. As production manager for more than a decade, Dickens has overseen print pro- duction of The News-Enterprise, manag- ing the press and post-press staff and tak- ing inventory, among many other respon- sibilities. Dickens’ history working with Landmark Community Newspapers, parent company of The News-Enterprise, goes back for nearly 50 years, taking part in an array of positions in the newspaper business. Dickens, 64, is retiring, leaving behind a lifetime of bylines, photo negatives and spreadsheets. Dickens’ career in the newspaper busi- ness began at The News-Jour nal in his hometown of Campbellsville, a paper then owned by Newspapers, Inc. With an early interest in sports, Dickens said he began writing and photographing sports stories when he was 17. “I can still remember the first days,” he said. “I was paid then 10 cents a column inch. So I was tickled to death when I got David Dickens, produc on manager of The News-Enterprise in Elizabethtown, Ky., was a big picture in the paper or I got long- second in seniority throughout LCNI when he re red in July. He le the company with winded in a story and they put it all in 45-1/2 years of service. there.” Landmark later acquired Newspapers, Inc. and The News-Journal merged with its competitor Central Kentucky News to form The Central Kentucky News-Journal, where he worked as outdoors editor and camera operator. Dickens was recognized with awards for his column focused on outdoors, sports, hunting and fishing. He joined The News- Enterprise in 1988 as a senior camera technician and was promoted to post-press manager in 1993. Dickens said the transformation from reporting to production was seamless because he had an appreciation for the stories being turned in to the presses. “It’s a balancing act,” Dickens said. “If you understand both sides, it helps.” Dickens became distribution team leader in 2000 and assistant production manager in 2003 before becoming production man- ager in 2006. Dickens said he enjoys the job because of the unique, daily challenges that come A special cake was served at David’s re rement recep on that was held on June 29 at Con nued on page 5 the American Legion Hardin Post 113 in Elizabethtown.
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ADAM WILLOUGHBY Willoughby hired Deborah Garrett Gina Clear ADVERTISING COPY DESK CHIEF as Roane County SALES REP The News-Enterprise graphic designer The News-Democrat Adam Willoughby has joined the staff of the Roane County News in Kingston, Tenn., as a graphic designer. Originally from northeastern North Carolina, after graduating from high school, Adam attended a 2-year college where he David Dickens re res received an Associate’s Degree in Commercial Art and Advertising Design. Con nued from page 4 said. “We don’t miss any papers, even if He spent some time gaining experience it’s a holiday and the biggest paper you put through various newspapers before relocat- up when printing new content. out every week is on Sunday so it takes ing to central Kentucky in the fall of “It’s a new day every day,” he said. “It’s some dedicated people to work every 2000. While there, he enjoyed a 10-year run absolutely remarkable how we get the Saturday night.” at The Advocate-Messenger in Danville as a paper out every day because you start In addition to his work in the newspaper graphic designer/pre-press coordinator. from scratch every day.” business, Dickens served in the U.S. Army Adam received several design awards Dickens said the job is much more diffi- from 1972 to 2003, serving on active and through the Kentucky Press Association. cult than one might expect because of all reserve duty. He earned the rank of ser- After leaving Kentucky, he spent a short the newspapers his team prints in addition geant first class and is a veteran of time in the suburbs of Chicago before mov- to The News-Enterprise. The pressroom Operation Desert Storm. He has received ing to eastern Tennessee in February 2016. also produces newspapers for several other several medals for his years of service. He currently resides in Oak Ridge with his publications, including The Gold Standard Chris Ordway, publisher of The News- wife, Christine and their Yorkie, Sassy. on Fort Knox and The Sentinel in Enterprise, said Dickens will be missed They have one daughter, Elizabeth, a step- professionally and personally. daughter, Stefanie and 2 step-sons, Alex and Radcliff. Darion. Adam enjoys just about all types of Although Dickens is a Hart County resi- “All his accomplishments and success music, especially the oldies, classic country dent, he said he values his work in provid- during his career with our company are and classic surf rock. He is an avid classic ing for the Hardin County community. impressive,” Ordway said. “But of most Disney and Star Wars fan and when time “There are a whole lot of people who importance, I believe, is the level of respect allows, he enjoys spending time with family count on the paper being right,” Dickens and admiration David has earned among and friends, drawing, classic television, said. “And they look forward to it every his staff, peers and company leadership.” soaking up rays on the Outer Banks of North day or every week.” Dickens said he hopes to spend his Carolina and feeling the wind in his face on Dickens said he also values the work of retirement outdoors with his grandchil- a world-class coaster. the production staff members who are able dren. He loves being creative and is glad to be to print newspapers and send them out for “My plan is initially to not worry about back in a position where he can put his tal- delivery every day. things for a while,” he said. ents to use. “It takes a lot of dedication,” Dickens LCNI News • September 2017 •5 Remember When...
5 Years Ago – 2012 ͻMadeline Downs (Kentucky Standard), Nancy Farmer (News-Enterprise), Shorty Lassiter (Springfield Sun), Bill Anderson (News- Enterprise), Christy Williamson (Brunswick Beacon) and Wendy Pribble (Bedford Bulletin) were the individual sales leaders in LCNI’s first Beat the Clock sales initiative, which yielded the division $756,000 in revenue. ͻThe Kentucky Standard began handing out business size cards to youth sports coaches and people in the community that included information needed to help make it easy for them to submit news and sports photos.
10 Years Ago – 2007 ͻPLG-TV of Bardstown, Ky., launched “The Week in Review,” a news magazine-style program that wrapped up the week’s biggest local news stories and featured a human-interest segment as well.
15 Years Ago – 2002 ͻLCNI purchased the LaFollette Press, a 9,600 paid newspaper in LaFollette, Tenn., from Publisher/Editor Larry Smith and Walter Pulliam of Knoxville. The Press was the largest weekly newspaper in Tennessee. The sale also included The Advance-Sentinel in Jellico, Tenn. With this acquisition, LCNI’s total paid newspapers reached 50 in 12 states.
20 Years Ago – 1997 ͻThe Spencer Magnet, Taylorsville, Ky., was one of three newspapers named a winner of the National Newspaper Association’s Economic Development Awards. The Magnet won for its work with organizations to highlight the potential of Taylorsville and Spencer County to outside developers and to increase business in the downtown area by creating and promoting events. The Magnet designated 21st Century Taylorsville (Main Street group) to receive the $1,000 award. ͻPLG-TV, Bardstown, Ky.’s community cable channel, officially merged with The Kentucky Standard, and the TV operation moved to the newspaper office.
25 Years Ago – 1992 ͻLCNI Vice President/Executive Editor Max Heath received the National Newspaper Association’s Ambassador Award from Outgoing President Charlotte Schexnayder in recognition of his efforts to represent community newspapers to the U.S. Postal Service and keep NNA members updated on postal rules and regulations.
30 Years Ago – 1987 ͻThe Citrus County Chronicle completed its first year as a daily newspaper. Average daily circulation was 14,255, up 1,209 from the previous year.
35 Years Ago – 1982 ͻIn honor of Sentinel-News columnist Bennett Roach’s 40th year of column writing, the city of Shelbyville, Ky., renamed one of its streets to “Whoda-Thot-It” Hill, the same name as Roach’s column.
40 Years Ago – 1977 ͻThe News, Tell City, Ind., purchased billboard space to reinforce the merger of the twin weeklies serving Cannelton and Tell City into a semi-weekly for the entire county. ͻIt was announced that effective January 1, 1978, The News-Enterprise, Elizabethtown, Ky., and the El Cajon Californian would become part of a small daily newspaper group reporting directly to Landmark Communications, Inc. in Norfolk.
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Monday, October 23 through Friday, November 10 Stay Tuned… 2018 Open Enrollment information will be featured in October’s LCNI News. 6 • September 2017 • LCNI News Recep onist Debbie Gallien has been in- strumental in driving The Lancaster News’ front counter sales.
Lancaster News A group of employees from the Perry County News used their eclipse glasses to view the increases front solar eclipse in Tell City, Ind. counter sales Solar eclipse provides by 350% How it Works: Run a Short Classified boost for NIE programs Ad: Are You a Couponer? Want 10 or more Sunday Lancaster News at a reduced rate? The recent solar eclipse turned out to be as Over 2,500 eclipse glasses were sold, raising Call the Circulation Dept at 803-283-1145. spectacular as promised as well as a big $2,202 for the three newspapers. Debbie Gallien, receptionist, is instrumen- boost to three newspaper’s Newspapers in Indiana and Kentucky will have a chance tal in this effort by communicating the dis- Education program. at viewing another eclipse on April 8, 2024 count, advising customers to pre-order large The Perry County News sold solar eclipse that may be greater than the 97% eclipse quantities, gathering the newspapers and viewing glasses, arranged by Editor Vince viewable in this area. Those thousands of collecting the monies. Luecke, with a portion of the proceeds ben- eclipse glasses already sold won’t be safe as Front counter sales increased by 350% in efiting the Newspapers In Education pro- their effectiveness declines with age, paving July compared to the previous six month’s grams for Perry County News, Journal- the way for another round of fund-raising for average. Democrat and Mount Vernon Democrat. the program.
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LCNI News • September 2017 •7 Meet your Citrus telemarketers
Kim Festa, Thomas Boe and Steve Hathaway comprise the telemarketing team at the Citrus County Chronicle who make sales and retention calls for 31 of LCNI’s newspa- Kim Festa updates the team’s measures to pers. ensure the goals are being met. By Jackie Lytton with keeping customers. So the team was Steve Hathaway Customer Service Team Leader put into test mode again. Steve is our evening warrior. He works Citrus County Chronicle Kimberly created a schedule to balance the full-time during the day and makes sales sales and retention. The types of calls: calls in the early evenings. He is determined In December of 2015, the LCNI Circulation EZpay Expireds and Declines, Stop Savers to hit whatever goal he’s given and when he Growth Team started to test a new project to and Past Subscribers. There were a lot of does, he jumps in and helps the rest of the help grow circulation. The goal was to pro- changes made to the program to smooth the team hit theirs. When he’s not working, he vide assistance to our newspapers with their process out including an additional team enjoys riding his brand new Harley. telemarketing efforts since many of our member, Thomas Boe. Thomas Boe papers have limited staff in the office to As of July 2017, the team is proud to say Tom is our newest addition but we all feel make sales calls. the new program is running strong and like we’ve known him for years. He has so So, we brought in a temp, Kimberly Festa, working for 31 of our newspapers. much fun with the customers, getting to to test it out for one paper for a couple of Meet your telemarketing team: know them and the various areas where they months. Sales were made. A month later, Kimberly Festa live. The personal attention he gives to each five more small papers were added to the Kim brought a fresh outlook to the pro- and every call is amazing. His real passion is test. Things were slow but still growing. gram. She jumped right in and was willing for his beautiful family. He and his wife By the end of 2016, the team consisted of to try everything we threw at her. She have 4 little ones at home who adore their two part-time employees, Kimberly Festa encourages the team, handles all the reten- daddy. and Steve Hathaway, selling for 20 newspa- tion and still sets sales goals for herself. She The LCNI Circulation Growth Team has a pers. has proven to be a strong team leader. Kim list of new ideas to test with this new sales The next request was retention. In addition loves teaching people and averages over 70 force so be on the watch for upcoming addi- to making sales, newspapers wanted help volunteer hours a month in the community. tions from them!
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8 • September 2017 • LCNI News Ed Magoni, Inside Indiana editor, dies Edward A. Magoni, age 41, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on August 2, 2017 while under the care of St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ed had been editor of Inside Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., since LCNI acquired the publication in 1998, and he also served as regional manager for many of our sports publications. Born November 14, 1975 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Gary M. Magoni and Mary Rita Boylan Magoni. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Paul Magoni and his wife, Megan; and his nieces, Marin, Elise and Jillian. ED MAGONI A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, August 7, 2017 at St. Matthias 1975-2017 Catholic Church, Evans City, Pa.. He was laid to rest with his grandparents at Evans Ed reported to Dan Sykes, LCNI Execu ve Vice President, who noted: City Cemetery. “Our sports publica ons enjoyed many years of Ed’s eff ec ve leadership Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Indiana Hemophilia and and direc on. Ed was one of the hardest working and devoted leaders at Thrombosis Center, 8326 Naab Rd., Landmark. He was a remarkable person who cared and was always polite, Indianapolis, IN 46260. no ma er how stressful the situa on. All of us who knew and worked with Ed will miss him dearly. “ Remembering Ed Ed Magoni, a silent giant on the Indiana University beat, will be missed Ed Magoni, publisher of Inside Indiana, him fuzzy-headed, and he needed to clear KEN BIKOFF the driving force behind the magazine for his mind. the past 20 years, passed away Aug. 2 fol- He didn’t want to risk a single thought Contribu ng lowing a battle with cancer. He was 41. being out of place, not when he was talking Writer The dirty little secret behind Inside to his readers. Indiana, one Ed never gave a hint about in Ed was one of the two toughest humans all his years in these pages, is that he has I’ve ever met. The other is my friend Inside been battling health problems for more than Kevin—we call him K-Mac—who has been Indiana a decade. He hired me to take over as editor- battling multiple forms of cancer since 1998. in-chief in 2005, and I literally never knew K-Mac is a stocky guy, someone who clearly him to be at 100 percent. has the physical strength to go to war with I don’t want to be here. I don’t want to be Ed’s story is one of a consummate profes- such an awful disease. writing this. It’s not my spot. sional, someone so devoted to his readers Ed, however, wasn’t a big guy, at least not Since arriving in Bloomington 12 years and this magazine that nothing would stop physically. But his incredible toughness, his ago to take over as editor-in-chief of Inside him from getting it out. I can’t tell you the inspirational will to live, and his strength of Indiana, the first column spot has belonged number of times Ed and I went over pages spirit are traits that deserve your admira- to Ed Magoni. Ed answered reader ques- while Ed was in a hospital bed, how many tion. tions, he gave his measured answers and times he would call or text me that his col- Here’s a story about that toughness. A few opinions, and served as a rudder for this umn would be coming, but it would be years back, Ed and I were on the phone to go publication. delayed because he just had to get some Now, we’ve lost our rudder. sleep or because his medication had made Con nued on page 10
LCNI News • September 2017 •9 Ed Magoni
Con nued from page 9 over pages on a Sunday as press time approached. This is a process of inputting editorial changes to ensure there are as few mistakes as possible in the magazine. There was a commotion in the background for Ed, and I asked where he was. “I’m in the hospital,” Ed said in a tone that sug- gested it was no big deal. “My abdomen started fill- ing with blood last night, and they don’t know why. So, on page 13...” I stopped him and said, “Wait. Your abdomen is filling with blood? Why are you worried about the magazine?” “Ah, they’ll figure it out. Don’t worry about me,” he answered. We made press time with plenty of time to spare. And if that situation—Ed in the hospital, Ed rising seemingly from oblivion to finish his passion— played out once, it happened a dozen times. Maybe more. Ed’s love for Indiana University athletics and his drive to bring the story of the Hoosiers to his readers was unmatched on the beat. He didn’t just cover foot- ball and men’s basketball. He also was passionate about women’s basketball, attending as many games as he could at Assembly Hall. He believed deeply in covering the non-revenue sports because he knew the dedication those athletes put into their respective areas were just as strong and deep as the folks who found the spotlight on televi- sion. And nobody on the beat was more respected. I don’t have any hesitation saying that. In a business of hot takes, of people who think speaking loudest makes you right and believe that saying something controversial is the ticket to the big time, Ed was measured and thoughtful. The IU media corps is a loud, boisterous group. When the Big Ten Tournament or NCAA Tournament rolls around and there are One of Ed’s favorite ac vi es was orchestra ng a massive fi reworks display for multiple media groups from different teams in one his friends and neighbors on the Fourth of July over the lake in Carmel, Indiana. place, it’s easy to find the IU guys. This picture was taken by a family member this year. We’re the loudest in the place. It’s not even close. And Ed would be right there, laughing at jokes, Back in 2013, when Inside Indiana never truly be whole again. making a few quiet ones of his own, but never, ever had to eliminate one of its two full-time In honor of Ed, I have asked two for- going over the line, never doing anything that would editorial positions, it broke Ed’s heart— mer Inside Indiana editors-in-chief, Pete reflect poorly on himself or the publication. maybe more than my own—to have to DiPrimio and John Decker, to provide But Ed wasn’t just a devoted professional. He was cut me loose. He was thrilled when I their thoughts on him. He would be 50 one of the top five people I’ve ever known and one of agreed to stay as a freelancer, a role I’ve shades of embarrassed to have so many the best friends I’ve ever had. maintained ever since. people talking about him, but it’s an He was so much more than just a boss and co- I wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t for indulgence that he will just have to worker. I will forever cherish the times we would Ed. endure, wherever he may be. grab lunch or dinner in the offseason and laugh and Ed Magoni is responsible for just As Ed announced in our football year- make movie references and just talk about life. about everything I have in my life. He’s book, this will be the final print edition I would have to drive him home—Ed couldn’t the one who offered me the job at Inside of Inside Indiana. The realities of the drive due to the myriad medications he was on—and Indiana in 2005. That decision by him print business have caught up with us, the laughs and fun wouldn’t stop until he left the led to me coming to Bloomington, and although we will continue as an car. which led to me buying the house I live online-only publication, it’s almost Ed loved my wife, Lauren, and my children, Nick in and having the children I have. appropriate that the print edition won’t and Charlie. We loved him right back. The kindness Ed started me on that path. live on. Ed was Inside Indiana’s heart and support he gave me when Lauren and I lost a My heart breaks for his mother, Mary- and soul, and it won’t be the same with- baby in 2009 meant the world to both of us. His Rita, his father, Gary, and his brother, out him. thoughtfulness with gifts was jaw-dropping. Paul. It’s a tight family, one that will None of us will be. 10• September 2017 • LCNI News Citrus Publishing’s August Employee of the Month Steve Thein Distribution Coordinator & Single Copy Collections
Steve really is the go to guy in circula- tion and production. Need a rack fixed? Call Steve. Need someone to run the mail? Steve will do it. Need someone do collections at Publix? Yep, Steve’s your guy. Someone on vacation and you need help to pick up the slack? Citrus classifi ed You guessed right, Steve again. sales rep Steve does it all with a smile on his face. Eddie Cruz has joined the Citrus County He never complains and still gets his Chronicle and will be working in the normal work done. Every department Classified department as a sales rep. He should be lucky enough to have their will be helping to build our classified busi- own Steve. He is definitely a huge asset ness with a focus on employment advertis- to this company and we appreciate this ing. Eddie was born in Orlando and has opportunity to recognize him. Thank lived in Florida his whole life. He enjoys You, Steve, for all you do! going to the gym and spending time with his daughter, Khloe. Eddie describes him- self as highly driven. Internship was far beyond typing obits and classifi eds
By Chris Mura Working at the Standard broadened my Summer Intern CHRIS perspectives on what small town life could The Kentucky Standard MURA be like. The commute from Louisville takes me past cow farms and gas stations advertis- On my first day on the job as an intern for Summer Intern ing country ham, but the city teaches new- The Kentucky Standard, I was told multiple comers not to pre-judge. times that Bardstown was a “news-rich When I made the career decision this environment.” As a Louisville native and an The Kentucky spring to find an internship instead of a Indiana University student, I wasn’t sold on Standard typical teenage summer job, I was almost how “news-rich” a town of less than 12,000 reluctant. I had had good jobs where I was people could be. Over the course of nearly comfortable, and I wasn’t certain how I 10 weeks, Bardstown taught me better. would be received by the Standard with so I had reported on mostly politics for the than being overwhelmed in a building teem- little experience under my belt. Now that my Indiana Daily Student. I started with student ing with busy journalists. While it wasn’t time is almost up, I feel confident going into elections and then moved toward general what I had pictured as a typical newsroom, it any other journalism courses and jobs. election reporting, covering a blue campus was better than I could have expected. For the rest of the summer, I can turn off in a red state. At the Standard, I had the I had thought I would be some sort of sec- my three alarms and wake up after the sun chance to break out of that mold and truly retary, dutifully typing obituaries and clas- has risen. But the thought of not driving by experience everything the community had sifieds for weeks. An intern is someone who cow pastures every morning is a little sad. to offer. I covered crime and its aftermath, runs to Starbucks every morning and makes The Standard sharpened my skills and wel- education reform, local theatre, and, of copies. It’s an unappreciated position in an comed me with open arms. I return to IU course, bourbon. economy that pays young adults in experi- this August for another year of classes. But It took time to adjust to a 9-5 schedule and ence rather than money as the cost of living who’s to say that somewhere down the line I a staff smaller than a student paper, but the rises. But when I was assigned to cover the won’t find myself back in Bardstown? long hours allowed for more in-depth sto- vigil of a slain teenager my second day on ries, and the small newsroom helped me the job, I realized these wouldn’t be 10 Chris is the daughter of John Mura, KPA learn directly from other reporters rather weeks to blow off. Past President.
LCNI News • September 2017 •11 Huskey joins LaFolle e Press as reporter Crystal Huskey is the newest addition to the LaFollette (Tenn.) Press newsroom. She is a general assignment reporter for the Press covering municipal beats in Caryville, Jacksboro and Rocky Top as well as busi- ness and features. Huskey has been a journalist for the past eight years. She previously published Clinton Life magazine and served as editor for a number of magazines and small news publi- cations. She has a bachelor’s degree in religion and a graduate degree in international relations. “While my work originally focused on human rights and social equality, commu- nity journalism has turned out to be my favorite form of reporting,” Huskey said. “I love getting to know local people, discover- ing their stories and writing about people who are making a positive difference in the world.” CRYSTAL HUSKEY She lives in Norris, the quaint Anderson County town built by the TVA. When not “My family and I moved to Anderson working, she enjoys spending time with her County four years ago, and I hope we never Dodds reƟ res two children as well as reading and writing move again,” she said. “We love the people, from News & Reporter science fiction. the mountains and the lakes.” Fran Dodds, an ad representative with The News & Reporter in Chester, SC, retired on Friday, July 21, 2017. She had over 35 years of service with the company. Employees and family attended Fran’s retirement party, which featured catered food, a cake and gifts.
Looking over Angels Landing trail Mount Vernon Michael D. Harp, son of Michael E. and Mary Ann Harp, completed the Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park earlier this summer. The Angels Landing trail is a strenuous classifi ed sales rep uphill hike and runs along a narrow rock face with steep drop-offs on both sides. The first two miles are paved, with the last half-mile running across a very narrow sandstone Taylor Young has been hired as the new ridge. Here, Michael looks over the edge of the Angels Landing trail roughly one-third of Classified Sales Representative for the the way up the trail. Mary Ann is an advertising graphic designer for The Sentinel-News Mount Vernon (Ind.) Democrat. She is a in Shelbyville, Ky. graduate of Mount Vernon High School. 12• September 2017 • LCNI News O’Connell hired as adver sing sales rep at Gadsden County Times
Penny Peacock O’Connell joined the staff of the Gadsden County Times in March 2017 as an advertising sales representative. After living in Tallahassee for the past 12 years, she and her husband moved back to Gadsden County and purchased her child- hood home. She said, “We’re living in the midst of renovation and I’m especially blessed to have my mother, Gwynn Kidd, living with us. Some houses come with a ghost; mine comes with my mother.” Penny is a graduate of Florida State University with a B.S. in Marketing. She spent most of her career in pharmaceutical and medical device sales. Upon moving to Quincy, she wanted to work in the area and was excited when an opportunity opened at the Gadsden County Times. She said she’s the new advertising sales representative, and she doesn’t think she’s ever had more fun at a job. She raised her kids, Ronnie Rentz and Penny O’Connell is pictured holding her ABIGAIL SHERMAN Kaitlyn Rentz Lancaster, in Quincy. Her grandson, Raiford Lancaster, who was vis- family has now grown to include Mark’s iting from Louisville, Ky. children, and together they have five chil- Sherman interns dren and five grandchildren. She said they’re geocaching, reading, archery and travel. almost the Brandy Bunch! “I am so thankful to be back in Quincy at Red Oak Express Penny has returned to her home church, and get reacquainted with friends and fami- First Baptist Church of Quincy, and will ly, Penny stated. “I see so many good things Abigail Sherman is the 2017-18 intern at begin teaching a new College & Career happening in this county, and I’m excited to The Red Oak (Iowa) Express. Class in the fall. Her hobbies are birding, be a part of it.” Sherman is the daughter of Jedd and Kara Sherman of Red Oak and is a senior at Red Oak High School. She is involved in athlet- ics, including cross country this fall; music; and other clubs at school. She is one of the drum majors for the marching band. “My top priority as intern will be to take pictures and write articles that feature events within the school district. I would like to feature as many activities as possible to show the community the great students that we have in our school district,” Sherman said. It is the second consecutive year The Red Oak Express has hired a senior student as a news intern. “We had a good experience working with Red Oak High School last year in terms of an internship, and we hope to have a similar one this year,” said Brad Hicks, publisher of The Express. “We appreciate the cooperation of the staff and administration in getting into print a lot of the interesting things happening with students in the local school district. We On duty at BuƩ ermilk Days booth believe Abigail will be a great representative Carrie Pride, left, Community News coordinator along with Arlie Hash, circulation man- of the newspaper when working with the ager and his wife, Julie, worked at a booth during the wine tasting contest at the annual schools, and we look forward to building on Buttermilk Days Festival in Bardstown Thursday, Aug. 24. The Kentucky Standard and the relationship that Sierra Petty began last PLG-TV sponsored the event. year as our intern.” LCNI News • September 2017 •13 Deutschman joins MetroWest staff Morgan County as assistant editor/reporter News captures Chad Deutschman has been hired as assistant editor/reporter for MetroWest 7 TPA awards Newspapers in Brighton, Colorado. He is a recent 2017 graduate from For the second year in a row, the Morgan Colorado State University with a major County News won big at the Tennessee Press Association’s annual awards banquet. in Journalism and Media Communication Former Editor Joe King and former Sports with a focus in History. Editor Zach Selby, and staff members Chris spent two years working for the Rhonda Laughter and Jennie Chevalier took Rocky Mountain Collegian in his time at home seven awards including: second place Colorado State and made the jump to for Headline Writing and Best Education sports editor in his second year after Reporting; third place for Editorials; fourth being a sports reporter the year prior. place for Public Service, Best News He covered Colorado State soccer, vol- Reporting and Make-Up and Appearance; leyball, basketball, softball, track and and fifth place for Sports Coverage. field and football to go along with club While both King and Selby have recently sports. left the newspaper, they attended the ban- quet, which honored their work for the pre- Outside of work, his passions include vious year. hiking and camping and anything sports King was singled out in the Headline related. In the winter he spends most of Writing category, “for use of clever words,” his free time on the mountain skiing. CHAD DEUTSCHMAN and was acknowledged for “concise, easy to understand,” headlines, which had a conver- sational feel, and drew the writer in. “It also set the appropriate tone,” for the Don’t lose stories themselves. It is an impressive follow-up to last year, your when the Morgan County News won six vacation time news awards and four advertising and circu- lation awards.
The South Carolina Press Association Vacation time earned in 2016 must judged more than 1,000 entries to select the be used by December 31, 2017, or winners. it will be lost.
You can find your vacation and sick time balances in Dominion’s Self Service.
Log on to www.Ask4Hr.com, and click on Info, which will take you to Self Service. Under the Personal tab, select Time Off. Hours shown under the EOY column must be used by December 31, 2017. If the hours are zero or negative, you are not in jeopardy of losing any time.
Vacation hours are also on the pay stub for employees who are not on direct deposit and receive a check. Brunswick circulaƟ on There are two sets of numbers. The first is the TOTAL vacation promo winner balance and the second number, in Angie Sutton, left, general manager of The parenthesis, is time that must be Brunswick Beacon in Shallotte, N.C., is pic- Capturing footage used by December 31, 2017. tured with Janett Moore of Calabash. for the local news Moore entered a special beach bag draw- If you have any questions ing by dropping by the Beacon office and Matt Gordon, production media specialist regarding your vacation balance, subscribing to the newspaper. The beach see your manager. for PLG-TV in Bardstown, Ky., is often seen bag was full of fun goodies donated by at local events capturing footage for their local businesses. local newscasts. 14• September 2017 • LCNI News Three Sisters Springs a racts tourists from around the world By Gerry Mulligan Publisher Citrus County Chronicle
Smack in the middle of the City of Crystal River sits a 57-acre national wildlife refuge. It’s called Three Sisters Springs and it attracts tourists from around the globe. Crystal River is the home of the Citrus County Chronicle, the Landmark daily newspaper that has served the region since 1984. It is also the home base of nine Landmark weekly newspapers and two shoppers that serve Gulf Coast com- munities in eight Florida counties. The 57 acres of urban property was once slated for a high density condo- Crown Jewel of Florida’s Nature Coast minium development. When Florida’s economy tanked after the 2005 turmoil, The Citrus County Chronicle is located in the beautiful coastal region of Citrus County, the Chronicle led the charge for the pub- Fla. Visitors from around the world have discovered that outdoor recreation is a way of lic purchase of the property and the life in this part of Florida. Considered by many to be the crown jewel of the Nature Coast is Three Sisters Springs. As local folklore suggests, Three Sisters gains it name from three preservation of the three fresh water springs that are located there. During the winter months Three Sisters Springs serves as springs that pumped millions of gallons a haven, a sanctuary, to the beloved manatee. In the summer months, visitors may swim, of water each day into the Crystal canoe, or kayak up a small opening to snorkel in the breathtaking springs. It is arguably River. the best snorkeling spot in Citrus County. Three Sisters Springs has a boardwalk where The effort to gain public support was visitors can view the springs and manatees from the land. The Boardwalk is open to the led by Lace Blue McLean – a volunteer public via tours from a local outfit from November through April. member of the Chronicle editorial board – and city manager Andy Houston. Three Sisters Springs was well known to locals because each winter hundreds of Florida manatee crowd into the small refuge in order to escape the cold water in the Gulf of Mexico. Cold water makes manatee more susceptible to disease and is a major cause of death. (Manatee are mammals that can grow in excess of 1,000 pounds. They are harmless to humans, and Crystal River is the only place in the United States where it is legal to swim with the animals.)
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The newspaper wrote more than a dozen editorials urging the community to preserve the Three Sisters property. After a two-year campaign more than $11 million was raised to secure the property. Partners included the City of Crystal River, Citrus County, the Felburn Foundation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Community Trust program. Hundreds of citizens and community groups raised money and wrote checks to support the effort. The property is now managed by the city and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is open on a daily basis for land-based visits and from the water via kayak, paddle board or swimming. Water access is limited in the winter months when more than 100 manatee crowd into the small springs to enjoy the warm water. Tourism has always been a small busi- ness in Citrus County since world famous diver Jacques Yves Cousteau first offi- cially discovered the community on his television show back in the early 1960s. But the current popularity of Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River went off the chart in 2010 when National Geographic Magazine did a front page cover story of the popular site. Chronicle Publisher Gerry Mulligan was charged with drinking beer many evenings with the National Geographic photographers who spent more than a month photographing the site. Crystal River is a great family vacation destination. Popular resorts on the water include the Plantation Inn and the Best Western. The Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express both have new hotels in the area. There are more than 20 manatee tour guides available in the immediate area. The Chronicle produces a handy tour- ism guide that can help you make vaca- tion plans. Contact Gerry Mulligan at Above is a herd of manatee at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, Fla. During the sum- [email protected]. mer months they a ract visitors who may swim, canoe, or kayak up a small opening to . snorkel in the breathtaking springs. Editor’s Note: Even though we tend to live in smaller markets, many of our counties/communities offer some unique events or places to visit. You will see some of these attractions featured in LCNI News from time to time. It might make a nice day trip, weekend destination or even spur an idea for a vacation trip. So, please share what our our readers need to see in your neck of the woods. 16 September 2017 • LCNI News defgefhijihkkgiljmjfnoi lopqoofiponrfkmkhsijfgitojmimeuo
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LCNI News • September 2017 •17 October Birthdays October 1 Carroll Coleman ...... Galax Gazette October 20 Ben Carlson ...... Anderson News Cheri Harris ...... Gadsden County Times Gary Moyers ...... The Cats’ Pause October 2 Neva Lang-Peters ...... Roane County News October 21 Matt Pfiffner ...... Citrus County Chronicle Clint Munoz ...... Cynthiana Democrat Mary Gaskins ...... Bedford Bulletin October 3 Taylor Young ...... Mt. Vernon Democrat Todd Martin ...... Sentinel-News Lisa D’Alessio ...... News-Enterprise October 11 October 22 Paul Dumler ...... Red Oak Express Julie Gorham ...... Citrus County Chronicle Ian Neligh ...... Clear Creek Courant Michelle Porter ...... Kentucky Standard Ron Potter ...... Red Oak Express October 23 October 4 Savannah Walker ...... News-Herald Reggie Outland ...... News-Enterprise Joel Stevens ...... Opinion-Tribune Bill Zhunga ...... Kentucky Standard October 24 October 5 October 12 Maria Parks ...... Citrus County Chronicle Barbara Donohoe ...... Citrus County Chronicle Jim Fleischer ...... Citrus County Chronicle Susan Turner ...... Kentucky Standard Nancy Gray ...... Pioneer News Erin Hill ...... Gadsden County Times October 26 October 6 Pat Wooters ...... Central Office Christopher Brooke ...... Henry County Local Gina MacKenzie ...... Chiefland Citizen October 14 Martin Mallasch ...... Citrus County Chronicle Robert Mancuso ...... News-Enterprise Billie Grimes ...... Central Ky. News-Journal Terry Murray ...... Citrus County Chronicle Mary Ann O’Shell ...... Roane County News Danny Kirk ...... Lancaster News Renee Webb ...... Springfield Sun Randy Patrick ...... Kentucky Standard October 15 October 27 October 7 Geoff Botkin ...... Central Ky. News-Journal Kyle Camp ...... Lancaster News David Schenck ...... Citrus County Chronicle Kevin Kile ...... Roane County News Travis Forsyth ...... LaFollette Press October 8 October 16 October 28 Ronnie Overstreet ...... Bedford Bulletin Heidi Daehnick ...... Citrus County Chronicle Joyce Ford ...... Central Office James Thomas ...... Cynthiana Democrat Linda Hamilton ...... Central Office Brittany Monroe ...... Standard Publishing Eddie Truesdale ...... Lancaster News October 17 October 29 Deidre Wilson ...... LaFollette Press Cindy Simpson ...... Roane County News Bobby Brockman ...... Central Ky. News-Journal October 9 Bobby Vaughn ...... Lancaster News October 30 David Davis ...... Chiefland Citizen October 18 Lynette Smith ...... Central Office Carrie Galazin ...... Los Alamos Monitor Steve Moe ...... Canyon Courier Greg Woods ...... Henry County Local Mike Wright ...... Citrus County Chronicle Nick Schrager ...... Springfield Sun October 31 October 10 October 19 Shawn Krest ...... Carolina Blue Jennie Chevalier ...... Morgan County News Carol Dean ...... Citrus County Chronicle Carrie Pride ...... Kentucky Standard Solar eclipse watchers across LCNI
Deannie Baxter, circula on coordinator at Central Offi ce, made her own solar eclipse Staff ers at The Lancaster (SC) News point to the sun as they watch the solar eclipse. viewer using a cereal box. 18• September 2017 • LCNI News Jeff Moreland, publisher of the Central Kentucky News-Journal and The Springfi eld Sun, Kentucky Standard Editor Forrest Berkshire shot these images of the solar eclipse and off ered to share his photos with other LCNI designs his camera and setup to capture editors in the state. the event.
Kentucky Standard staff members enjoyed the excitement of the Central Offi ce staff ers (l-r) Sandy Bazan, Joyce Ford and Cindy Solar Eclipse 2017. Sanders have a front row seat for the solar eclipse.
Hazel Hinton, Admin- istra ve Assistant at The LaRue County Herald News, is seen watching the solar eclipse on August 21. Hinton and Publisher Allison Shepherd took turns watching the eclipse from the of- fi ces in Hodgenville.
All eyes were in the sky as News-Enterprise employees from Elizabethtown gazed at the solar eclipse on August 21.
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