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INSIDE Barb Walter receives NNA Award SEEKING NOMINATIONS: Nominations for the Oklahoma the winner of the prestigious While Bill kept his paying Journalism Hall of Fame are award. job in Oklahoma City, Barb due by Monday, Dec. 16. As a teen correspondent in began her education into life in PAGE 6 Oklahoma City, Walter dreamed a small town. Talk at the local ANALYZING HEADLINES: of receiving her degree from diner about foot-long joints and See where your headline the University of Oklahoma, buckets of dope didn’t mean falls on the EMV (emotional, then going on to work for the she had moved to a drug den – marketing, value) scale. Washington Post or the New it was oil field talk. She learned York Times. not to send people to the phar- PAGE 10 “I never thought I’d be work- macy who came in wanting to SOCIAL MEDIA: Six ing at a small-town newspaper,” renew their “prescriptions” and examples of how one she said. many other lessons. newspaper uses Facebook and Although she had a full-ride “If I’d never worked in com- Twitter in the newsroom. scholarship to OU, rules pro- munity journalism I would PAGE 15 hibited her from being mar- never have ridden a mechani- ried. Walter married her first cal bull, never covered a rape DONATE TO ONF to receive husband at age 17, then went to trial, never taken pictures of this Will Rogers print. Details at work for the Oklahoma Press an airplane crash, and never OkPress.com/will-rogers. Association. crouched down behind feed “I started as a receptionist sacks across the street from a two weeks after high school grocery store when I thought graduation,” she said. it was being robbed,” she said. In 1971, Barb Walter married “My husband and I would her “second, current and only have never worked together on husband,” Bill. community projects and “I told him I don’t darn socks, parades. We would have never I don’t do windows, and I don’t run the sidelines at football live in small towns,” she said. games together, taken pictures Barb Walter accepts the Emma C. McKinney Award from NNA Seven years later, Bill and of two state championship foot- President John Edgecombe, Jr. at the National Newspaper Association Barb moved to Hennessey and ball teams, gone to almost every Annual Convention & Trade Show. decided to put out a newspaper high school awards program in in Bill’s hometown. 37 years, or helped with our Barb Walter, managing edi- The award was presented Bill and Barb have been Heritage and Wine & Chocolate tor of The Hennessey Clip- during the NNA’s 2015 Annual partners in life for 44 years festivals, Pat Hennessey Cele- per, was presented with the Convention & Trade Show in and newspaper partners for 35 brations and other community Emma C. McKinney Award at St. Charles, Mo. years. club projects and events.” the National Newspaper Asso- In accepting the award, Wal- “I love him dearly, though She’s met wonderful people ciation’s business luncheon on ter thanked the NNA board and we still disagree on everything Oct. 3, 2015. committees for selecting her as from politics to grits,” she said. Continued on Page 5 OPA schedules 2016 Convention in downtown OKC It’s official. The 2016 OPA ter Newspaper Contest winners a single advertiser published Another change this year Annual Convention will once Saturday evening. over a few days, weeks or is the Print Quality Contest, again be held at the Sheraton This year, the Better News- months. which will go from a daily and Oklahoma City Downtown paper Contest has a new event Also approved by the board weekly division to only one divi- Hotel on June 10-11. – Advertising Series. The new is a change to the Better News- sion. Changes this year include a event was proposed by the OPA paper Contest’s rule on “Iden- The OPA Education Com- schedule move to Friday and Awards Committee, chaired by tical Material.” The rule now mittee, chaired by Mike Strain, Saturday. Education, network- John Denny Montgomery, and states: “Identical material may will meet in late October to ing sessions and social events unanimously approved by the be submitted by only one pub- plan the convention schedule, are scheduled for Friday after- OPA Board of Directors. lication – the newspaper that speakers, entertainment and noon through all day Saturday The event defines an adver- produced the majority of the more. Mark your calendar for leading up to the annual awards tising series as multiple adver- content, or, if it was a shared June 10-11 and make plans to banquet and celebration of Bet- tisements with a common responsibility, the newspaper attend this year. theme, purpose or product for with the largest circulation.” 2 The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2015 OPA CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER 5, 2015 SIMPLIFY YOUR RATE CARD Cost: $35 for OPA members, 1-2 p.m. This session will focus on rethinking your grandfathered rate card and making it easier for all parties to understand. Today’s advertisers are busier than ever — insisting on transparency and easy-to-understand choices. Learn how you can grow your local business with a few simple ideas. To register, visit www.onlinemediacampus.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2015 TIPS FOR POLITICAL ADVERTISING 2016 Cost: $15 for OPA members, 2-3 p.m. Borrell Associates research has dived deeply into the projected political advertising during POWER OF THE PRESS the 2016 election year, and what they found is that the spending will be huge. This webinar will review some of the data from their report, which includes state-by-state spend National Newspaper Week (Oct. 4-10) makes it -- as powerful as its credibility numbers broken down by presidential, gubernatorial, statehouse, municipal and referenda. provided an excellent opportunity for for fair and accurate reporting. To register, visit www.inlandpress.biz/webinars2015/?ref=01012015. the press to remind citizens of its impor- Oklahoma’s daily and weekly news- tant role in a democracy. papers have an outstanding record of Sponsored by Newspaper Associa- service to their communities, state and NOVEMBER 19, 2015 tion Managers Inc., the theme of this nation. They share similar values of DIFFICULT SITUATIONS AND PEOPLE year’s 75th anniversary observance was press freedom, public service and dedi- Cost: $15 for OPA members, 10:30 a.m. “Power of the Press.” cation to professionalism. This webinar examines the types of difficult situations you might face, and how to have The Founding Fathers knew unfet- The state’s largest, The Oklahoman, a positive attitude about each of them. You’ll understand the need for the critical thinking tered communication was vital in a coun- has the words of the First Amendment process when facing difficult situations. And you’ll learn a process of evaluating the try built on individual freedom. prominently painted on a 25-foot wall in situation so that you handle it well, and how to capitalize on the “learning factor” of That’s why the First Amendment of the middle of its newsroom. It’s there to the Bill of Rights in the United States reassure visitors and remind employees each difficult situation. Dan Chiodo will show the difference between handling a difficult Constitution guarantees each citizen of the important work being done in situation and a difficult person, and the times when WE might be difficult—not the situation freedom of religion, speech, press, producing each edition of the newspaper or someone else. To register, visit www.inlandpress.biz/webinars2015/?ref=01012015. peaceable assembly, and petitioning for and posting news and information on the a governmental redress of grievances. Internet. “Our liberty depends on the freedom Likewise, The Oklahoman’s “Purpose FEBRUARY 11, 2016 of the press, and that cannot be lim- Statement” is displayed there as testi- OPA LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT ited without being lost,” said Thomas mony to its values, and, I know, values Cost: FREE but please register in advance, 9:30 a.m. Jefferson, author of the Declaration of shared by many in the press: Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City Independence. “Amid an ever changing world, one OPA’s Legislative Summit is free to attend, so all OPA members are encouraged to meet Often referred to as a “press amend- uplifted by achievement yet rife with at the State Capitol on Feb. 11. We’ll have a short group meeting in the Blue Room on the ment,” actually the First Amendment is disappointment, we create a brand new 2nd floor, then split up to visit your legislators’ offices. Lunch will be provided by OPA in a “people amendment.” Think about it suite of products every day with an over- – without those five basic individual free- riding principle in mind: the 2nd floor Capitol rotunda area. Please register by Feb. 8. Email OPA Member Services doms that the First Amendment guaran- “We are Oklahomans. Director Lisa Sutliff at [email protected] with any questions. tees -- none of us would truly be free. “Our goal is to help make our state Jefferson, the nation’s third presi- a better place to live, work, and raise a JUNE 10-11, 2016 dent, said it best: “Were it left to me to family. decide whether we should have a gov- “We strive to create real value for our OPA ANNUAL CONVENTION ernment without newspapers, or news- customers and advertisers by: DOWNTOWN OKLAHOMA CITY SHERATON HOTEL papers without a government, I should 1. “Serving as the fabric of our com- There will be a few changes, most importantly a schedule move to Friday and Saturday. not hesitate a moment to prefer the munities and their various inter- We’ll host education/networking sessions and social events Friday afternoon through latter.” ests. Saturday leading up to the annual awards banquet Saturday evening where we will “Whenever the people are well- 2. “Ensuring a voice for those who celebrate the winners of the Better Newspaper Contest. informed,” Jefferson said, “they can be need one. trusted with their own government.” 3. “Safeguarding our fellow citizens For more information on upcoming events, visit the OPA website at www.OkPress.com or contact Information is power. Member Services Director Lisa Sutliff at (405) 499-0026, 1-888-815-2672 or email [email protected]. by exposing corruption and injus- In a democracy, the press serves in a tice. “watchdog” role of local, state, and fed- eral government, providing important 4. “Providing valuable results for our news and information to citizens and advertisers. thereby empowering them as voters. 5. “Fostering communities of well- NEWSPAPER & PUBLICATION BINDING informed citizens. Before you have your next issue bound, give us a call. 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State Attorney General issues opinion The Oklahoma Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s latest opinion says commis- The Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Pruitt issued an attorney general’s opin- sioners are entitled to a “deliberative Mary Fallin was entitled to the delibera- Publisher ion on Sept. 23 that says the Oklahoma process privilege” and provisions of tive process privilege as a matter of com- Workers’ Compensation Commission the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act “are mon law and under a separation of pow- can engage in confidential deliberations not applicable to the Commissions’ oral ers provision in the state constitution. ISSN 1526-811X while acting as an appellate panel in deliberations.” In that case, news reporters were Official Publication of the workers’ compensation cases. In issuing the original opinion, Pruitt seeking access to gubernatorial office Oklahoma Press Association Last October, Pruitt had issued an said that because the question regard- emails regarding the Affordable Care opinion that said the commission’s appel- ing deliberative process was being con- Act. PUBLISHER late panel deliberations must be done in sidered in a pending appeal before the The governor later released the Mark Thomas public because private deliberations in Oklahoma Supreme Court, he did not emails, even though the state Supreme such cases were not authorized under consider whether confidential delibera- Court said she could keep them private. [email protected] the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act or any tions were allowed under the delibera- EDITOR other statutory provision or privilege. tive process privilege. Jennifer Gilliland [email protected] OPA OFFICERS Durant accused of open meeting violation Robby Trammell, President The City of Durant has been accused approval of Resolution No. 2015-24 tion raising utility rates was a willful The Oklahoman of violating the state Open Meeting Act. increasing the water, sanitary sewer, violation of the Open Meeting Act and Dayva Spitzer, Vice President Oden Grube, a local citizen, hired and solid waste rates for customers of therefore invalid. His letter said that if Attorney Robert F. Morgan Jr. of Okla- the Durant City Utilities Authority.” the resolution is not rescinded, his office Sayre Record & homa City to review the city’s Sept. 8 Morgan said in his letter that the has been authorized to take legal action. Beckham County Democrat meeting. description does not convey to the cit- “We feel the utility rate increase Rod Serfoss, Treasurer According to a letter Morgan wrote izens of Durant that their rates will should be rescinded because it was in Clinton Daily News that was sent to city officials, the notice increase 45.2 percent over the next three direct violation of the open meeting of the Sept. 8 meeting was “deceptively years and that the increase would be laws,” Grube said. “That should make it Mark Thomas, vague” in regards to an agenda item and used to pay a $25,000,000 debt obliga- null and void.” Executive Vice President, resolution on increasing utility rates. tion. 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STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, & CIRCULATION OPA Board of Directors meet in Oklahoma City 1. Publication Title: THE OKLAHOMA PUBLISHER The Oklahoma Press Association DEFINITION OF ADVERTISING SERIES: Mul- possible solutions during the next legis- 2. Publication Number: 406-920 Board of Directors met Sept. 17, 2015, at tiple advertisements with a common theme, purpose lative session. 3. Filing Date: SEPT. 28, 2015 or product for a single advertiser published over a few the OPA office in Oklahoma City. OTHER BUSINESS 4. Issue Frequency: Monthly Officers attending were President days, weeks or months. 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 12 • The board reviewed OPA/S and LSP Robby Trammell, The Oklahoman; Vice JUDGING CRITERIA: Copy writing, editing and 6. Annual Subscription Price: $12.00 design, creative concept and reader appeal.” contracts for the legal services of President Dayva Spitzer, Sayre Record & 7. Complete Mailing Address of Michael Minnis of Doerner, Saun- Also proposed was a change to the Known Offi ce of Publication: Beckham County Democrat; and Trea- ders, Daniel and Anderson. The board Oklahoma Press Association, 3601 N. Lincoln Blvd., rule on “Identical Material.” Newspapers surer Rod Serfoss, Clinton Daily News. approved the new contracts and rates Oklahoma City, OK 73105 with common ownership often collabo- Directors attending were Past Presi- for FY 2015-16. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or rate or share content. The current rule General Business Offi ce of Publisher: dent Jeff Funk, Enid News & Eagle; • OPA staff conducted a two-week in the contest reads: “Identical material Mark Thomas, Oklahoma Press Association, Brian Blansett, Tri-County Herald; Ted study of delivery times for member 3601 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 cannot be entered by separate newspa- Streuli, The Journal Record; Ray Dyer, newspapers shipped via USPS to the 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of pers in the same division.” The commit- El Reno Tribune; Mike Strain, Tulsa OPA office in Oklahoma City in May Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: tee recommended changing the rule to: Publisher: Mark Thomas, World; John Denny Montgomery, The 2015. The analysis was shared with “Identical material may be submitted Oklahoma Press Association, Purcell Register, and Mark Millsap, The state USPS officials in an effort to Editor: Mark Thomas; Mg. Ed.: Jennifer Gilliland Norman Transcript. Staff at the meeting by only one publication – the newspaper 3601 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 improve regional and statewide deliv- was Executive Vice President/Secretary that produced the majority of the con- 10. Owner: Oklahoma Press Association, 3601 N. ery of publications. OPA will conduct tent, or, if it was a shared responsibility, Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Mark Thomas, Accounting Manager the survey three times this year. The the newspaper with the largest circula- 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Secu- Jeannie Freeman and Member Services study also examined issues with each rity Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More tion.” Director Lisa Sutliff. CPA Mark Knol, newspaper’s mail preparation and of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other The Awards Committee also recom- Securities: None the external auditor, attended as a guest. notified those flagged as a potential mended changing the Print Quality Con- 12. Tax Status: Has not changed during preceding 12 After calling the meeting to order problem. test to one division instead of the current months. Trammell asked the board to review • Board members reviewed and signed 13. Publication Title: The Oklahoma Publisher daily and weekly division. minutes of the June 4, 2015, meeting. acknowledgements of the OPA/OPS/ 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: September Board members unanimously The minutes were approved as present- ONF Conflict of Interest policy. 2015 ed. approved the three recommendations. 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: Monthly • Thomas is working with the Okla- Knol reviewed the combined OPA Montgomery said the Awards Com- a. Total Number of Copies (Net Press Run) homa Department of Human Ser- and OPS audited financial statements. mittee also discussed online contest AVERAGE No. Copies Each Issue vices on educational material to assist entry and judging systems but decided During Preceding 12 Months: 1400 The statements fairly represent the reporters covering child abuse or not to move in this direction due to the No. Copies of SINGLE ISSUE Published financial position of the Oklahoma Press neglect. Nearest to Filing Date: 1400 Association and Oklahoma Press Ser- added expense. b. Paid Circulation (by Mail and Outside Mail) • Barb Walter, editor and former pub- vice on June 30, 2015, Knol said. After EDUCATION COMMITTEE lisher of The Hennessey Clipper, will 1. Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions further review, the board acknowledged Stated on PS Form 3541) Education Committee Chairman receive NNA’s annual Emma McKin- receipt of the OPA/LSP audit, OPS audit Average: 734; Single Issue: 663 Strain said the committee reviewed the ney Award at the NNA Convention. 2. Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions and OPA/OPS combined audit for the Annual Convention and plan to hold OPS BOARD MEETING Stated on PS Form 3541 fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. the event in downtown Oklahoma City At the Oklahoma Press Service meet- Average: 75; Single Issue: 85 Serfoss reviewed the cash consoli- at the Sheraton Hotel again next year. ing, directors approved the minutes of 3. Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including dated report, and OPA and LSP invest- The committee recommended changing Sales Through Street Vendors, Counter Sales the June 4, 2015, meeting. ment reports for the period ending Aug. the convention schedule so it begins on and Other Paid Distribution Thomas summarized the proposed 31, 2015. Serfoss reminded the board Friday and ends on Saturday night with Average: 0; Single Issue: 0 OPS budget for 2015-16, which includes 4. Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail that OPS ad sales, even when down, the awards banquet. Serfoss said staff printing the 19th edition of the Open Through the USPS are a great value to members. Board of member newspapers might be more Meeting and Records Acts book. Average: 0; Single Issue: 0 members acknowledged receipt of the likely to attend with sessions and events Because of a flat revenue projection, c. Total Paid Distribution reports as presented. on Friday afternoon and Saturday. The (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4) several expenses were cut. The board Thomas summarized the proposed board unanimously approved the recom- Average: 809; Single Issue: 748 approved the budget as presented. OPA and LSP budgets for 2015-16. A mendation. d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution In staff reports, board members (By Mail and Outside the Mail) small profit is budgeted for both OPA and LSP COMMITTEE reviewed the Did-Not Run Advertising 1. Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies LSP, he said. The recent dues restructur- Included on PS Form 3541) ing enabled OPA to support more activi- The committee plans to hold one or Report for May to August 2015, which Average: 146; Single Issue: 89 ties and programs with less help from two seminars to educate reporters on showed 41 DNRs from 33 newspapers. 2. Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies outside revenue sources, Thomas said. legal matters, said LSP Chairman Mill- Network Advertising, which includes Included on PS Form 3541 LSP is budgeted to lead a recruitment sap. In addition, the committee plans a OCAN and 2x2 ads, was reviewed at the Average: 118; Single Issue: 200 effort and hold two educational semi- promotional effort to recruit new mem- meeting. Staff proposed three recom- 3. Free or Nominal Rate Copies bers. mendations for the program: Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS nars during the year. The board voted to Average: 0; Single Issue: 0 approve the 2015-16 budget a presented. MARKETING COMMITTEE 1. Amend the five state regions to reflect the number of newspapers/circu- 4. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution ACTIVITY REPORTS Committee members reviewed pub- Outside the Mail lication results of the statewide “It Mat- lation in each region; Average: 18; Single Issue: 5 Awards Committee Chairman Mont- 2. Adopt the proposed discounted gomery presented three recommenda- ters” house-ad campaign, which reminds e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution readers of newspapers’ core values, said frequency rate structure; and (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4) tions made by the committee to the 3. Develop a member-reward sales Average: 282; Single Issue: 294 Marketing Committee Chairman Dyer. board. Recommendations to the annual incentive for member newspapers. In f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e) The ads were published at least 1,472 Better Newspaper Contest were: addition to retaining 50 percent of the Average: 1091; Single Issue: 1042 times between November and July 2015. Addition of an Advertising Series sale price, newspapers would have the g. Copies Not Distributed Event as follows: The committee also discussed a political Average: 309; Single Issue: 358 advertising sales strategy for 2016. opportunity to win $50 in a monthly ADVERTISING SERIES drawing. h. Total (Sum of 15f and g) GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE Average: 1400; Single Issue: 1400 Submit one ad series or campaign contain- The recommendations passed unani- Thomas has been following several i. Percent Paid ing between three and seven ads published any mously. time within the contest period. Submit full-page tear legislative interim studies to establish Average: 74%; Single Issue: 72% Following a management review, sheets with the ads prominently outlined. Only the 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership OPA’s positions and to work within the Trammell said the board appreciated Printed in the October 2015 issue of publication. ads marked will be judged and nothing else on the legislative process to achieve the best page will be considered. Your newspaper’s staff must the work done by Thomas and the staff. JENNIFER GILLILAND, MG. ED. produce all ads. The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2015 5

NEW STAFF Walter receives award Continued from Page 1 THE CHELSEA REPORTER in the community who have supported munity journalism such as the Emma C. lished in 1966 to honor Emma C. McK- the newspaper. Mayors and banks presi- McKinney Award. inney, co-publisher and editor of the The Chelsea Reporter recently dents have helped put mailing labels “Oh, wait. I did!” Hillsboro (OR) Argus for 58 years. She welcomed a new sports team to its on the paper so it would get to the post Recognized as the highest and most was dean of Oregon newspapermen and staff. office in time. dignified tributes in community journal- women in 1954 and was inducted into Jean Ratley and Ruben Flores “Who knows what would have hap- ism, the McKinney Awards is present- the Oregon Journalism Hall of Fame in will be covering Chelsea Dragon pened if I’d gotten a college degree,” ed to a working or retired newspaper 1982. sporting events. Ratley will handle Walter said in her closing remarks at the woman who has provided distinguished Barb Walter is the second woman the photography side, while Ruben NNA Convention. “I might have even service and leadership to the commu- from Oklahoma to win the award. Gloria does the writing. won a prestigious national award in com- nity press and its community. Trotter, co-publisher of The Countywide Ratley and Flores replace sports The McKinney Award was estab- & Sun, received the award in 2005. editor Jay McAlister, who has left Chelsea to accept a new post in Arkansas as pastor at the Pickles Gap Baptist Church. Guthrie News Leader names new publisher Reporter Editor Linda Lord said McAlister will still write a weekly Pam Nelson has been named pub- met some wonderful people and con- the Associated Press and the Oklahoma sports column and his ‘Under the lisher of the Guthrie News Leader. tinue to do so every day,” Nelson said. Press Association. She is an accom- Pew’ cartoon and article will con- Nelson comes to the News Leader “In the last month, we have made plished photographer and an avid com- tinue in the Review as well. after serving 10 years as publisher at the some changes in the newspaper and we munity volunteer. “We are also happy to welcome Woodward News and then at the Stillwa- hope our readers like them. Watch for The Guthrie News Leader is owned our new team members, Jean and ter News Press. more changes in the future.” by American Hometown Publishing of Ruben,” Lord said. “I am very excited to be here. I have Nelson has earned top honors with Nashville, Tenn. HENRYETTA FREE-LANCE The Henryetta Free-Lance wel- Rose Lane promoted to editor at OKC Friday comes back Mandy Brumley to its news team. Long-time OKC Fri- Missouri, where she served in various and CEO of Nichols Hills Publishing Brumley served in several posi- day General Manager positions, including associate editor of a Company. tions at the Free-Lance from 2003 to Rose Lane has been daily newspaper, editor of two different “She is an award winning writer/edi- 2007 and has over 15 years of jour- promoted to editor. weekly newspapers and as sales execu- tor and she deserves this promotion as nalism experience. She has worked Lane began her tive. Lane’s husband eventually took a the next step in her career.” in newsprint, broadcast, photogra- career at the paper 13 job in Oklahoma. Lane was inducted into the Oklahoma phy and graphic design. years ago as a news edi- “Rose has been running day-to-day Journalism Hall of Fame this past April. Brumley earned her degree in tor. operations of the paper for the past few She is married to Bob Lane and the journalism from the University of Before joining OKC Friday, she had months,” said Vicki Gourley, chairman couple has two children. Central Oklahoma. a 15-year career with Lake Media in TULSA WORLD Dewey County Record editor retires, replacement named The Tulsa World Media Com- pany recently named new depart- After 16 years at the Dewey County per when Connie Miller, wife of then- is looking forward to spending more ment heads to handle BH Media’s Record, Dianna Chain is retiring. owner Mack Miller, offered her a job. time with her family. Southwest Region. Chain started in the position of paste- Chain said leaving is bittersweet. She Taking over as editor is Jeanne Tho- Sarah Lorenzen was named as up and worked her way up to editor. will miss her friends and coworkers, but len. 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The Tulsa World is owned by BH 800.223.1600 Images, designs and ideas in a Media Group, a subsidiary of Berk- www.metrocreativeconnection.com • [email protected] unique presentation designed to inspire. shire Hathaway. 6 The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2015 Hall of Fame nominations due by Dec. 14 Nominations for the Oklahoma Jour- 100 N. University Ave., Edmond, OK • Contact information--address, phone, • Statement of why the person should nalism Hall of Fame are due by Mon- 73034. email. be inducted into the hall of fame. day, Dec. 14, said Dr. Terry Clark, This year’s induction ceremony will • Biographical information – birth • Source for obtaining a color photo- director. be Thursday, April 28, 2016, on the date and place, education. Date of graph – color jpg or print welcome The Hall of Fame honors Oklahoma UCO campus in the Nigh University death if deceased. with submission. journalists who have dedicated their Center. • Journalistic experience, including • Statements of support are welcome, lives to excellence in serving the citi- The selection committee will meet jobs, positions, and chronology by but not necessary. zens of our state and country. in early January to sift through the new years. A complete list of previous induct- Nominations may be made by email and remaining nominations from previ- • Journalism honors and other infor- or “snail” mail to either tclark@uco. ous years. Typically, nine or 10 persons ees into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall mation on community activities and of Fame is available online at http:// edu or Terry Clark, Journalism Hall of are selected. honors. Fame, University of Central Oklahoma, Nominations should include the fol- okjournalism.uco.edu/inductees.asp. lowing information: High school journalism steps into digital world Bartlesville High School journalism Noah Estes, a BHS sophomore jour- more Edward Reali is the social media include incorporating video into the students are delving into the digital nalism student, said the move to a digi- editor of 4E. publication, working with their “Green world with a new website tailored for tal platform will allow students to get Another high school in Oklahoma Room.” news and features of interest to high information out quicker. Estes, along also is publishing a web-based news- The class, taught by Judith Bolinger, school students. with Maggie Giovannetti, are the online paper. Merritt School’s “Big Rig,” pub- is made up of 11 juniors and sophomores In addition to a print product, stu- editors for the high school newspaper – lished entirely by high school students, who voluntarily write and photograph dents are now producing 4E Voices at The Fourth Estate. is published once a month at merrittbig- events throughout the school. wwww.bpsvoices.com. The online prod- 4E Voices also plans to integrate rig.weebly.com. uct emphasizes news, sports, opinion, social media into the website. Sopho- The first “Big Rig” came online the arts and entertainment. last week of September. Future plans

Woodward changes publication date Woodward News recently changed its the same inserts, comics and coupons weekend edition from Sunday morning that are currently included on Sunday, to Saturday. The paper is making the with the addition of local Friday night change for the convenience of readers to sports scores, stories, columns and pho- see local garage sale ads as well as high tos. school football scores and photos. The change became effective on Oct. The new weekend edition will include 3. Tulsa World reporter wins award Tulsa World staff reporter Mike Aver- abilities and to members of the media ill has been chosen as one of the win- that publicize those programs. ners of the 2015 Governor’s Disability Jordan Didier, spokesman for the Employment Awards of Excellence. nonprofit organization A New Leaf, nom- Averill has worked for the World for inated Averill for the award. 13 years covering nonprofits and social Gov. Mary Fallin will congratulate the services in and around Tulsa. winners at a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Oct. The awards are given each year to 29 in the Phillips Pavilion at the Gover- outstanding employees with disabilities, nor’s Mansion in Oklahoma City. to businesses that hire people with dis-

Two newspapers celebrate anniversaries

THE LINDSAY NEWS recently cel- THE PAWNEE CHIEF began its 75th ebrated its 115th anniversary. year of operation in September. The newspaper and First National Jo O. Ferguson officially put out the Bank in Lindsay are two of the oldest first issue of the Chief on Oct. 9, 1941. businesses in town. Since that time, 3,848 issues of the Darrell and Gina Cable, owners of Chief have been published, under the the Lindsay News, are proud to own and combined leadership of publishers Jo operate one of the two businesses that O. Ferguson, D. Jo Ferguson and Larry originally started in Lindsay. Ferguson. The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2015 7 Historical publishing museum for sale in Guthrie

The Oklahoma Historical Society per. The building was closed two years Bob Blackburn, Oklahoma Histori- is selling the State Capital Publishing ago after its boilers failed. cal Society executive director, said the Donate Museum in Guthrie. Historic newspaper equipment in the building would require $4 million in The building was built in 1902 and building will continue to belong to the development and maintenance costs. was home to the State Capital newspa- Oklahoma Historical Society. Proposals will open in November for those interested in buying the building. to ONF DEATHS ROBERT GILMORE, SR., former owner tion department at the Tuscaloosa (Ala.) After his retirement from newspaper of the Altus Times, died Sept. 16, 2015. News. His family later moved to Texas publishing, Gilmore was appointed to He was 94. where he worked his way up to business serve the Oklahoma State Senate as a Gilmore was born June 22, 1921, in manager of the Baytown Sun and even- sergeant-at-arms in 1994. Paterson, N.J. After graduating high tually became the owner and publisher He is survived by his son Robert K. school, he joined the U.S. Army in 1942 of the Brenham Banner Press. Gilmore, Jr. of Oklahoma City; daughter and was honorably discharged years From 1970 to 1984, Gilmore owned Carole Atkinson and husband Jim of St. later due to a medical injury. and operated the Altus Times while also Louis, Mo; daughter Jan Loftis and hus- With the generous help from a fam- purchasing newspapers across south- band James; and many grandchildren ily member, Gilmore began his career west Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas and and great-grandchildren. in the newspaper business in a circula- Missouri. A donation to the DAVID SELLERS, longtime publisher the last owner of the Capitol Hill Beacon to the Choctaw Times in February 2014. and editor of the Oklahoma City Capitol newspaper. With the paper sold, the Sellers moved Oklahoma Newspaper Hill Beacon, died Sept. 29, 2015. He was In 1985, the Beacon was one of to War Eagle, Ark., to be closer to their Foundation will support 84. the first newspapers in Oklahoma to family. Sellers was born Oct. 28, 1930, in embrace Macintosh computers. Sellers is survived by his wife of 63 its efforts to improve the Holdenville. After earning his journal- As editor, Sellers became an ener- years, Gay; three daughters, Cathy Sell- ism degree, he became publishing part- getic voice for the community. He was ers and partner Dr. Nancy Pearce of state’s newspaper industry ner of the Capitol Hill Beacon in 1967. named as the Outstanding Citizen for Colorado Springs, Carolyn Farris and Sellers and his wife, Gay, lived in the South Oklahoma City in 2009 and was her husband Roger of War Eagle, and and quality of journalism. Capitol Hill area of Oklahoma City for honored by the Oklahoma Historical Christine Hansel and husband David of more than 60 years. David Sellers was Society as an Oklahoma Pathmaker. Denton, Texas; six grandchildren and 10 ONF’s programs include Sellers sold the Capitol Hill Beacon great-grandchildren. training and education for professional journalists, JERRY SOKOLOSKY, former attorney Oklahoma House of Representatives as organizing attorney for new charters for for the Oklahoma Press Association, a Democrat, representing the 97th Dis- five state community banks, was a con- scholarship and internship died Sept. 27, 2015. He was 78. trict until 1968. After leaving the House, tender several times for the Congress of Sokolosky was born on April 12, 1937, he continued on as a civic and business the United States and authored several programs for journalism in Oklahoma City. He graduated from leader. In 1976, Jimmy Carter stayed articles for the Law Review. the University of Oklahoma College of with Jerry and his family during the Sokolosky is survived by his two students, and Newspaper in Law in 1963. He was a partner with the presidential primary. President Carter daughters, Cindy and her husband Ray Education efforts. law firm Abel Musser Sokolosky and later appointed Sokolosky to the Judicial Gaytan of Encino, Calif., and Cheryl and Clark for decades. Selection Committee. her husband David Woodcock of Bev- In 1964, Sokolosky was elected to the Throughout his career he was the erly Hills, and five grandchildren. ONF relies on donations and memorial contributions

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It’s fall in Oklahoma and that can only mean one thing – news-star.com Shawnee News-Star GAME NIGHT Friday, October 9, 2015 • 1C Football! Throughout the state, newspapers are showing TThehe SShawneehawnee NNews-Starews-Star PPresentsresents their spirit with lively pages of their hometown high school GGAMEAME NIGHTNIGHT teams. Featured here are The Oklahoman, Weatherford Daily News, The Shawnee News-Star, The Ada News and the Oologah Lake Leader. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Wolves hope to bounce back from loss

By Billy Brown expecting the Comets to third and long and make MLB PLAYOFFS [email protected] run the ball a lot. With them throw the ball.” Twitter: BBrown_NewsStar a big 160 pound quarter- Defensively the Comets Still recovering from a back in Zach Roth, 215 will be holding more with Rangers up one 28-27 loss to Skiatook last pound running back Jack man coverage to stop the The Texas Rangers take Game Friday, Shawnee is look- Woolslayer and a heavy short pass while Skiatook’s 1 against the Toronto Blue Jays ing ahead at a comparable offensive line, that may be main goal was shutting without slugger Adrian Beltre, team in Bishop Kelley this easier said than done. down the long bomb. who is out with an injury. week. Consistent, small runs “They take away the

PAGE 5B “They’re a lot similar will lead to big gains, so short stuff and make you to Skiatook,” coach Billy pushing them back will earn it up top, whereas Ski- IN BRIEF Brown said. “They’re go- need to be the focus. atook took away up top and ing to run the ball right at “They’re just gonna run made us earn it down low. PRO FOOTBALL you and play good defense. right at you and they’re Whatever they’re giving us We have to work on stop- pretty content with three, we have to be able to take COWBOYS RB ADMITS TD ping the run and getting four, fi ve yards every play,” and execute and move the SPORTS DIVE WASN’T the stops when we need Brown said. “So we have to ball,” Brown said. ‘FUNDAMENTAL them.” create bad plays and put B THING TO DO’ Like Skiatook, Brown is them at second and long, SHAWNEE, Page 3C FRIDAY , OCTOBER 9 , 2015 NEWSOK.COM | OKLAHOMAN.COM Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle addressed the media for a little more than 1 Cowboys backup QB a touchdown maker minute Thursday at Valley Ranch before abruptly walking STILLWATER — J.W. Walsh John more fitting? which have resulted in nine fling. away. cops to enjoying the names Something simple, like… touchdowns, four field So yeah, Mr. Touchdown. Randle had his Helsley playing time attached to his specialty jhelsley@ Mr. Touchdown? goals, six punts and one Or not. oklahoman.com reduced in the quarterback role with the In posting a 5-0 start, missed field goal, with one “I wouldn’t say that,” second half Sun- No. 21-ranked Cowboys. Oklahoma State has scored series spent running out Walsh said. “But it’s a day at New Orle- Walsh-ing Machine. The OSU FOOTBALL 22 offensive touchdowns. the game clock. And three pretty cool role to have, ans, in part, coach Walshbone. General Walsh- Walsh has thrown or run of the punts came in an going in down there near Jason Garrett said, Eagles fall to Cache ington even. And plenty for six, despite limited odd, conservatively called the goal line, and knowing because of how he more, including the current Yet might something exposure. He’s appeared on game at Texas that featured didn’t protect the favorite: Power Walsh. less, well, Walsh-ish be 21 Cowboys possessions, radical quarterback shuf- SEE OSU, PAGE 4B football on a 1-yard WHS 0-2 in districts touchdown early in NO. 21 OU VS. WVU | 6 P.M. SATURDAY | MILAN PUSKAR STADIUM, MORGANTOWN, W. VA | TV: ESPN2 (COX 28/HD 721; DISH 143; DIRECTV 209) | RADIO: KXXY-FM 96. 1 FM the second quarter. David Massey Randle tried to dive Sports Editor over a pile of players FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: A CELEBRATION OF HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL near the goal line. He extended the t appears the word is out about the 2015 Eagles football football with one team. The other Class 4A teams know by now they need hand as he twisted to play hard out of the gates to in order to keep the in the air. The ball Weatherford High School (3-2) team from maintaining was knocked loose Ia rhythm and that’s what Cache High School (4-1) and ruled a fumble successfully achieved Friday in a 36-18 defeat over the on the field. The Eagles. OUT OF THE FOG officials reviewed the play and The Eagles have now dropped two in a row, but reversed the call, it’s not due to a lack of effort. Quarterback JOURNEY OF MUSTANG’S BLAKE WILLIAMS FROM SICKNESS TO STARDOM giving Randle the Ryan Terry helped to lead plays early, touchdown. gaining an interception and first However, Randle downs. However, we would had been told in soon see the Eagles fall the previous week into the pattern of losing not to extend the yards on calls and football while diving in the air near the making incomplete goal line. After the passes, which fumble on the field, several coaches Please see Eagles, were upset at Ran- Page 3 dle on the sideline. David Massey/WDN WIRE REPORT The WHS Eagles storm ON NEWSOK onto the fi eld last Friday The Wolves will take on Bishop Kelley Friday and hope for a win after their 28-

ready to claw 27 homecoming loss to Skiatook last week. POWER LUNCH CHAT into the Cache FILE PHOTO Bulldogs. LIVE CHAT WITH Unfortunately RYAN ABER they lost 36- Join Oklahoma COLLEGE FOOTBALL football writer Ryan 18 and go into Aber at 11 a.m. homecoming Friday for the Power next Friday Lunch live chat. Get against your sports ques- tions ready and log Woodward OBU travels to Southern Arkansas Saturday on at NewsOK.com/ down but not sports to join in. out. The team, cheerleaders Oklahoma Baptist hits the second-best start for and fans have the road again Saturday, the Muleriders since the CONTACT US Eagle pride for Eagle pride their team. traveling to Magnolia, Ar- inception of the GAC. The Oklahoman kansas, to take on South- Southern Arkansas leads Sports Department ern Arkansas University in the GAC in total offense and P.O. Box 25125 a 2:30 p.m. kickoff in the it isn’t close. The Mulerid- Oklahoma City, OK Muleriders’ Homecoming ers average 529 yards per Scott “Is Blake not coming to — last Saturday, to be exact programs, along with OU, 73125 Dawgs fail to Wright school today?” the woman INSIDE — Blake was standing on OSU, Indiana and Arkansas. •Phone: contest. game. Barrett Renner leads swright@ on the phone asked. • For high school the sidelines at Owen Field He’ll be on the field Fri- (405) 475-3313 OBU heads to its fi rst the GAC with 313 yards oklahoman.com Tammy started to cry. football and softball in Norman, shaking hands day night when No. 3 Mus- (800) 375-6397 weather storm “No,” she said. “We’re at coverage, see Page 8B. with Oklahoma coach Bob tang hosts No. 7 Norman ext. 3313 football meeting with passing per game with 15 the Mayo Clinic right now. Stoops as one of the most North in a critical District •Fax: Southern Arkansas with an touchdowns against three HIGH SCHOOLS SWOSU loses to in-state rivals SOSU 8-0 Blake won’t be in school this intriguing recruiting pros- 6A-I-2 matchup. (405) 475-3315 Home team has 3-2 overall record 0-2 record in road games picks. Jonathan Weisheit year.” and pain in his legs made pects the Sooners had on It’s been a difficult but Website: MUSTANG — Tammy Gos- That morning in Roches- it difficult for him to walk hand for their 44-24 win rewarding journey from NewsOK.com and a 1-4 mark overall. (25 catches, 388 yards) nell-Williams’ phone rang ter, Minn., Tammy had no from his bed to the bath- over West Virginia. sickness to the football •Email: sportsdesk@ Colin Murphy Coached by Bill Keopple, and Tanner Hudson (21 on the morning of Aug. 13, idea what was wrong with room. Now a senior at Mustang, spotlight, and Blake Wil- Staff Reporter oklahoman.com 2013. her son. He had been sick But within a few days at the 6-foot-4, 230-pound liams can’t even tell you the the Muleriders are off to a for 332) are a dynamic Mike Sherman, It was a worker at Mus- for more than a year, and the Mayo Clinic, Blake Wil- tight end has a scholarship whole story. he Southwestern Oklahoma State 3-2 start and just a game tandem, but Renner has tang High School, calling to was still getting worse. liams had a diagnosis. offer from North Carolina. Because he can’t remem- Sports Editor (405) 475-3164 University Bulldogs failed to back of the quagmire atop thrown scoring passes to find out why Tammy’s son His vision was failing. Two months later, he was He got a personal invitation ber all of it. weather the Southeastern Oklahoma wasn’t in class on the first He’d become nauseated for receiving treatment. to a camp at Alabama. He’s msherman@ the Great American Confer- oklahoman.com State University Savage Storm. day of school. no reason. The weakness And 23 months after that regularly hearing from both SEE MUSTANG, PAGE 6B TheyT lost 8-0 in a game without touchdowns. ence. The 3-2 start matches OBU, Page 3C SWOSU’s defense did an exceptional job preventing SOSU from scoring. They Kanter has a complicated relationship with his home country only gave up two field goals all game and the offense would actually give up Seven years ago, at the Anthony strange,” Kanter admitted. met, wanted to move him the last two points on a safety. Under age of 16, Enes Kanter Slater Last month, Kanter was to America for educational normal circumstances SWOSU’s defensive became the young- aslater@ the guest of honor at OKC’s purposes. Enes wanted performance would have been enough to est player in Euroleague oklahoman.com annual Turkish Festival. to play college ball in the win. However, this was not a normal game history. It was a proud He wears his nationality States. for the Bulldogs. No game TDs moment for Turkish bas- proudly. “I love my coun- Fenerbahçe’s manage- In SWOSU’s two victories, the Bulldog’s ketball — its brightest THUNDER try,” he said. But there’s a ment didn’t take the deci- Provided prospect making history checkered history there sion well. Their prized Please see Dawgs, In a game that included zero for one of its signature and-home that tipped off between the sports star young forward was leav- Page 3 touchdowns, SWOSU falls to teams, Fenerbahce Ülker. in Istanbul back in 2013. and his homeland, partic- ing the program just as Southeastern 8-0. Pictured right Seven years later, Kanter On the surface, this coin- ularly its basketball deci- he was maturing into an is on the Thunder, and cidental collision between sion-makers. impact player. They pres- is SWOSU cheerleader Marque Fenerbahce is in Okla- Kanter and his former team Following the 2009 sured him to stay and grew Mungaven. homa City. The teams are would seem a cozy reunion. Euroleague season, Kanter angry when the move was Oklahoma City’s Enes Kanter will face his former Euro- set for a friendly Friday But in reality, it’s a lot more turned down a $6 million finalized. One older player, 50¢ league team Fenerbahce Ülker in an exhibition game on night exhibition, the back awkward than awesome. long-term deal from Fen- Friday. [PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN] end of a preseason home- “It’ll be a little bit erbahçe. His father, Meh- SEE THUNDER, PAGE 6B

The Ada News % The Oklahoma University Baptist Bison hope for their second win of the season as they take on Southern 6SRUWV Arkansas Saturday. October 8, 2015 FILE PHOTO Ada making most of week off THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 2015 8 OOLOGAH LAKE LEADER SP RTS Cougar head coach Wade Standley reflects on big win over McLoud

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Gov. Fallin halts execution Sooners, Cowboys victorious were to be used. spokesman. REGIONAL BOUND Mayfield, OU defense drill West Virginia 44-24; Cowboys ƭ She orders a delay after the Department STAYED Glossip was set to be ex- “When they realized it was hit another late field goal for 36-34 win over K-State. of Corrections receives the wrong drug. ecuted at 3 p.m. using a com- acetate, the DOC staff reached The Lady Buffs volleyball team Oklahoma court stays all executions bination of the sedative mid- out immediately to the attor- BY SAMANTHA VICENT Court denied an appeal that azolam, rocuronium bromide ney general to inform them heads to Regional competition indefinitely after AG request B1 Clark’s Critique World Staff Writer appeared to be his final hope. and potassium chloride. and bring that to his office’s at- But nearly an hour after his The Department of Cor- tention,” Weintz said, adding SPORTS >> PAGE B1 LOCAL >> PAGE A3 McALESTER — Richard execution was scheduled to rections on Wednesday had that the DOC gets the drugs Glossip was seemingly minutes begin Wednesday, Gov. Mary received potassium acetate, on the day of the execution. by Terry Clark from his death by lethal injec- Fallin postponed it because of rather than potassium chlo- tion after the U.S. Supreme an issue with the drugs that ride, said Alex Weintz, Fallin’s SEE GLOSSIP A5

Death row inmate Richard Glossip is pictured in 2014 at the state penitentiary in McAlester. Glossip’s execution was delayed Wednesday until 0F$OHVWHU Journalism Professor, November. JANELLE STECKLEIN/Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. via AP 5 Sections 34 Pages $1.75 Enid, Oklahoma enidnews.com October 4, 2015 SUNDAY University of Central Oklahoma, www.tulsaworld.com final home edition THURSDAY $1.00 Serving southeast Oklahoma since 1896 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015 mcalesternews.com $1.50 [email protected] October 1, 2015 ‘DEPENDS ON THE POLICY’ SERVING NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA SINCE 1905 SPECIAL INVESTIGATION Decision to cover man-made, natural quakes defined by insurance policies GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION: SHERIFF INDICTED By Emily Summars Staff Writer EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth installment of a multi- part series on earthquakes prepared by the Enid News & Eagle. “City’s five decisions” John Doak was concerned. Citing data indicating an “extraordinary denial rate of earth- ‘MPS Calendar Account’ quake claims,” the Oklahoma Insurance Department commis- Thousands of dollars have been spent from a school administrative central office account, sioner issued a statewide bulletin to insurers on March 3. At the time of his Would you write a headline like that GLANZ RESIGNS but details on who spent what — and what exactly was purchased — remain unclear March bulletin, there was no scientific consensus be - By DAVID DISHMAN penditures, but purchasing cards account for How much each administrator is spending, STAFF WRITER tween Oklahoma seismolo- approximately $29,000 of the spending — more and what exactly was purchased, has been re- gists and state officials that than 40 percent — of which there are no details quested as part of state open records act re- A small-budget calendar account used by injection wells were linked to about the purchases listed. quests filed by the News-Capital — but the earthquakes. McAlester Public Schools’ district administra- A list of administrators with purchasing school district had not provided the informa- on a city council story? No? Why not? Grand jury tors has ballooned more than tenfold since “In general, it would be cards was provided to the News-Capital on tion as of Friday. 2011-2012, despite budget cuts in the district correct to say that earthquake almost everywhere else. Thursday. Superintendent Dr. Marsha Gore, What kinds of expenditures are shown? En- insurance excludes loss due, issues two The “969: Central Office Adm. Calendar” ac- Federal Grants and Programs administrator Dr. tries range from payments to Walmart to flow- For interactive map in whole or part, to any ‘man- count shows repeated expenditures for flowers, Ramona Buckner, Curriculum Coordinator er shops to restaurants. Examples include: of injection well locations, made’ cause such as con- (I wouldn’t either, but maybe I should decorations, local restaurants and more. Total Stephanie Holt, Director of Public Relations $750 paid to Superintendent Dr. Marsha Go- go to enidnews.com struction, mining, oil and gas indictments expenditures topped $23,000 during the 2013- Debbie Watkins and Director of Indian Educa- re’s niece, Valerie Henderson on Sept. 22, exploration or production,” 2014 and 2014-2015 school years, and from tion Brooke Crocker have purchasing cards for 2015; $680 spent on flowers in a two and one- Doak wrote in the bulletin. July 1, 2015, to Sept. 11, 2015, district adminis- the current school year. Gore, Buckner, Holt half month span from July 1, 2015 to Sept. In 2014, 100 earthquake claims were filed in Oklahoma. trators had already spent more than and Watkins had cards last year, as well as 14; $160 paid to Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklaho- Doak said only eight of those claims were paid. Neglect of duty, $14,000. From July 1, 2012 through Sept. 11, Gore’s husband Skip Gore, director of Plant ma in 2014; and dozens more in a four-year “In light of the unsettled science, I am concerned that insurers consider it, according to online articles McAlester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. 2015, this calendar account exceeded $69,000 Operations; Brent Grilliot, former business span. could be denying claims based on the unsupported belief that corruption cited Marsha Gore is pictured in this News-Capital in expenditures. manager/treasurer; and Tracey Sontag, former these earthquakes were the result of fracking or injection well file photo. The ledger lists vendors for most of the ex- Indian Education Director. >> See ACCOUNT // Page A2 activity,” Doak wrote, underlining the word “unsupported” in the Polygons show where potential induced earthquakes have been extracted for the following: induced seismicity showing area near Oklahoma. Red = 2014 nondeclustered catalog, Green = 2013 nondeclustered catalog, Blue = 2012 and previous using a declustered catalog. The minimum See ‘DEPENDS ON THE POLICY’, Page A7 magnitude used in these plots is 2.7. (U.S. Geological Survey) about headline writing for blogs.) Undersheriff FROM THE EDITOR assumes duties School district travel expenditures As I wrote before, I teach my blogging BY COREY JONES ‘Some kind of catastrophic damage’ World Staff Writer are extensive Tulsa County Sheriff Stanley Glanz will resign after a grand By GLENN PUIT Bills on quake insurance never heard in legislative committees jury investigating his office re- EDITOR turned two misdemeanor crimi- By Emily Summars $5,000 deductible, plus 25 percent “I was trying to do what we do students about headlines, because they The decision by nal indictments against him as Staff Writer actual damages. It’s a pretty damn big with uninsured motorists: You had well as accusations for his remov- McAlester Public hurdle to clear.” to be aware of the coverage and the al from office. Schools Superinten- Two years ago, the topic fill- So, Williams introduced House terms,” Williams said. “It had to detail The grand jury also returned a dent Marsha Gore ing phone lines to state Rep. Cory Bill 1571, the Oklahoma Earthquake if man-made quakes were covered or third indictment Wednesday, but to reassign former Williams’ office shifted. Insurance Act of 2015. not. I wanted people to know what are more important than ever. You can it was sealed, making its charge McAlester Public they were signing up for.” unknown. “My primary call was, ‘What are The bill prohibited an insurance In this May 4 photo, Tulsa County Sheriff Stanley Glanz listens to questions from Tulsa World reporters during an interview at his office in the Tulsa County Schools’ Treasurer The bill was never heard. The grand jury inquiry was the Brent Grilliot with- you doing with the earthquakes?’” policy be issued for a residential Courthouse. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World file said Williams, D-Stillwater. “We’ve It was assigned to the House result of a cascade of events that out explanation a little more than a property “unless the named insured began when then-Reserve Deputy had damage to our house. The tile in offered coverage for loss caused by Insurance Committee, but Chairman Robert Bates fatally shot Eric Har- month ago caused a lot of concern in our kitchen was less than a year old Rep. Glen Mulready, R-Tulsa, did not this community. the peril of earthquake.” read that article in the online archives ris on April 2 during an undercov- Report: Glanz told deputies to stay quiet and it has a crack running all the way The bill would have mandated hear the legislation, which did not er gun buy. Bates’ training subse- Rumors started to fly. There were through it.” make it through the legislative process. quently was called into question. worries teachers weren’t going to get an insurance company to provide Attorney Scott Wood, represent- paid and that step raises for school Like most of his constituents, the earthquake insurance, details of the Mulready, a former top executive ing Glanz, said the sheriff plans to For more BY JARREL WADE district employees were in jeopardy. damage didn’t meet his insurance coverage — including cost and a list for large insurance corporations, said deductible. he didn’t hear the bill because the step down, though a specific date Deputy involved in Eric Harris incident World Staff Writer As a result, the newspaper com- of what was, and was not, covered of The Oklahoma Publisher, February, hasn’t been decided. Wood said resigns. A6 menced a thorough review of the “Unless there’s some kind of cat- — within 10 days of purchasing a Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak gestures during an interview Nov. 1 would be a “natural break in We the People Oklahoma, others react The nine-week grand jury pro- astrophic damage, I can’t meet the policy. See LEGISLATION, Page A5 with the Enid News & Eagle in 2014. (File Photo by BILLY HEFTON) school’s finances just to make sure Staff photo by KEVIN HARVISON things” because Glanz has “a num- to grand jury findings. A7 cess resulted in eight allegations everything was okay. We did so with ber of other things he needs to at- for the removal of Sheriff Stanley NELLIE MEASHINTUBBY, right, and Leslie Franks, standing second from right, prepare to leave the McAlester Public Schools Central Office on tend to and wants to wrap up.” Glanz, with testimony indicating an open mind and expected that Friday afternoon after delivering papers saying they want to be on the agenda for the Oct. 12 regular meeting of the Board of Education to eventually a good reason for Grilliot’s Undersheriff Rick Weigel like- that Glanz told key figures to “keep speak about their concerns with the school district. 2014. ly will assume the sheriff’s du- your mouth shut” and “if I was you, reassignment would be explained. ties until a new sheriff is elected, I wouldn’t talk about this,” accord- It never was. Fundraisers assist family Wood said. ing to the court record. Since then, reporters David Dish- Glanz was out of town on busi- One allegation is that Glanz’s ac- man, James Beaty and I have re- ness Wednesday, but his attorney tions created a potentially danger- viewed a lot of records detailing released a lengthy prepared state- ous environment for others at the school district finances. David and ment from him after the results of firing range. After then-Reserve School board, state auditor But this year, I came upon two online James focused a lot on sorting out al- of boy fighting cancer the grand jury were announced. Deputy Robert Bates was repri- legations of nepotism at the school “I know that my decisions have TULSAWORLDTV.COM manded for unsafely handling his district’s administrative office, use of By Jessica Miller the emergency room with us, because the caused some to criticize me both Watch videos gun at the range, he refused to doctor told us, the size of the goose-egg and publicly and privately,” Glanz complete the course and received a personal days by administrators, and Staff Writer See Tulsa World reporter Corey Jones expenditures contained in the admin- his age, there’s really no reason to do a CT wrote. “As sheriff, I take responsi- failing grade, the grand jury report In his father’s arms, less than 24 scan,” Gunner’s father, Brandon Williams, “headline evaluation” programs, plus bility for all decisions made by me discuss the case and watch attorneys’ says. Glanz then contacted instruc- istrative office’s calendar account. At and inspector looking into MPS said, noting if it had just been him and or in my name, but I assure you reactions to the grand jury’s reports. Marq Lewis, of We the People Oklahoma, receives a hug from Peggy Pianalto tors and told them to “take it easy” the time of this writing, the specific hours after being released from the hos- tulsaworldtv.com as Nicole Dust-Neil reads over indictments returned by a grand jury against details of that calendar account — and By JAMES BEATY p.m. Monday in the Board Con- closed session is to discuss “pend- pital, Gunner Williams shyly turns away Gunner, they would have gone home with- out the CT scan. SEE RESIGN A6 Tulsa County Sheriff Stanley Glanz on Wednesday. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World SEE PROBE A7 what the money in it was spent on — STAFF WRITERS ference Room adjacent to the ing investigations, claims or ac- from a cellphone camera during the remain a mystery. We’ve asked re- MPS Central Office in the Old tion with the board’s attorney,” in Golfing 4 Gunner benefit held Saturday at Gunner had surgery to remove the mass peatedly via state open records re- In fast breaking developments Friday, the McAl- McAlester High School Building accordance with state statues. Meadowlake Golf Course. on Sept. 16. blogging tips for headlines that offer at 200 E. Adams Ave. A short time later, the 4-year-old smiles “We had a little bit of a setback. He had ester Public Schools Board of Education called a The News-Capital launched an quests for a specific, line item list of some infection at the incision site and we expenditures from that account, along special meeting Monday “for the purpose of evalu- A meeting agenda calls for the ongoing investigation into the as he holds a selfie stick and takes pictures of himself with his parents. went back to Children’s (Hospital) this past with details of what the money was ating the employment” of MPS Superintendent school board to go into closed school’s finances beginning with Dr. Marsha Gore. executive session to evaluate Go- an article showing that Gore, her Not even a month ago, the little boy’s Monday and ... just got home last night,” spent on and who spent it. Brandon Williams said during the Saturday Also, State Auditor and Inspector Gary Jones re’s employment. However, it husband, Skip Gore, and her for- life changed while playing with his older So far, those requests have not brother. A fall from the sofa onto tile floor benefit. “They had to do another surgery, some insights we should consider. been met. says his office plans to begin looking into the fi- does not call for the board to mer sister-in-law, Ramona Buck- nancial situation at McAlester Public Schools. take a vote after the meeting is STATE AUDITOR and resulted in an emergency room visit, during and open him up and clean out the infec- I then decided to take a look at fi- ner, are three of the four high- which his mother requested a CT scan. tion. It’s kind of pushed everything back. nancial records presented to the MPS In addition, two local residents who serve on concluded. Following the closed- Inspector Gary Jones says est-paid employees at MPS. Addi- Featured newspapers this month: Tulsa With the help of a friend (left), Gunner Williams takes a selfie of his mom and dad, Tammy and Brandon Williams, The scan, on Sept. 12, revealed cancer He’ll start his chemo on the 20th.” Board of Education. What I found was MPS-related parent committees presented docu- door session, the agenda calls for his office plans to begin tional articles are in today’s edi- ments to the school’s Central Office on Friday the school board to “Acknowl- gathering information during a fundraising golf tournament at Meadowlake Municipal Golf Course on Saturday. (Bonnie Vculek / Enid — medulloblastoma — in Gunner’s brain. remarkable. An informal tally of ex- tion of the News-Capital. News & Eagle) “It’s a good thing my wife was there, in See GOLFING FOR GUNNER, Page A3 I know we’re a print medium and penditures of school district money asking to be included on the next regular school edge return to open session and regarding concerns about Meanwhile, Jones said the pub- spent on airfare, travel expenses, board meeting, set for Oct. 12, to address their executive session minutes com- finances at McAlester Public lic has contacted the State concerns about the school district. pliance announcement.” Schools. Got a news tip? World, McAlester News-Capital, Enid >> See TRAVEL // Page A3 The special school board meeting is set for 7 Also, the agenda states the >> See MPS // Page A3 Business ...... D6 Homes ...... D1 71 50 Today, mostly cloudy with light Scan Classifieds ..... C1 Life ...... E1 winds. Northeast wind at 7-9 Call 233-6600 or (800) 299-6397 here to

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Super moon eclipse I plugged in what I thought was a pretty good headline from my blog, Cof- of Letterman’s “Top Ten.” The other fee with Clark: “Where the pavement types are “How to” headlines, question ends – back roads in color.” headlines and generic headlines. Obvi- First link: http://www.aminstitute. Shirley Helton ously, most of ours are generic. RARE OCCURRENCE:(S\UHYLJSPWZLOHKWLVWSLSVVRPUNZR`^HYKSHZ[:H[\YKH`UPNO[;OLLJSPWZLOHK[OLHKKLKILULÄ[ZVMP[ILPUNHZ\WLYTVVUHUKHISVVKTVVUZVTL[OPUN[OH[^PSSUV[OHWWLUHNHPU com/headline until 2033. But it claims common words should This one gave me a 0 percent EMV make up 20 to 30 percent of the headline. 75 CENTS – “Emotional Marketing Value.” Hmpf! The Marlow That’s why using active verbs and See Inside... This site’s weakness is that you must put THURSDAY concrete nouns are so important. your headline in a category. But it does October 1, Other helpful hints: humble you and make you think, with an 2015 • The most important words are the Review explanation of the headline’s weakness. VOLUME 125 first three and the last three. NUMBER 10 Second link: http://coschedule.com/ 2XWODZVZLQDJDLQ • Get the subject (keyword in the first 3DJH headline-analyzer# Marlow, Oklahoma A Proud Heritage... A Bright Future 14 PAGES 20 characters) and verb in early. This gave me a B+ – a score of 59. (Email subject line is usually cut off This site is much more helpful at 20 characters – what does that tell pick up on humor, plays on words or headlines with little variety in sizes. because it offers real hints for better you?) alliteration, all strengths of newspaper You’re neglecting two of headlines’ main headlines. • Use at least one emotional word – it headlines. advantages – grabbing the reader, and It classifies words into four catego- gives examples of all the types of We have another advantage of making your layout more attractive. ries: common, uncommon, emotional words, but be careful, some are opin- increasing the type with the importance LOOKIN’EM OVER: and power, and says good headlines ionated, and there’s a fine line about of the story. Back to the old guidelines. Several newspapers starred at doing have a balance between them. My head- being sensational. So make sure one head on every page is what they do best, serving the readers line, for instance, contained only com- • Length – headlines of six to seven larger than all the others. with important news. mon words. Therefore it is a generic words get the best results. But the digital lesson we need is – • McAlester News-Capital, using public headline. It said my head was the right • Copyblogger reports that eight of write short. Be specific. records, investigating serious finan- length, with 7 words (6 is best), and 42 ten people – a staggering 80 percent “City’s five decisions” might grab cial questions in the public schools, by characters (50 is best – best defined of your readers – will only see your readers. (A long time ago, I would run a David Dishman and James Beaty. as getting the maximum number of headlines and nothing else. Only two small box beside the story, bullet points • Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise – Tim “click-throughs”). In print we’re not con- of those ten – 20 percent – will read of “City Council at a Glance,” summariz- Hudson tackled Oklahoma’s embar- cerned with click-throughs as such, but the article. ing the main points. Was that any differ- rassing driver’s license ID problem, the principle of grabbing readers is the For fun, I plugged in two of my favorite ent?) But the same program suggesting and in the wake of the Oregon trag- same. headlines from last month. that kind of head gave it a very low rat- edy, interviewed police, under “Police Dig deeper into the site and click on • The Ardmoreite’s “I came illegally” got ing. Go figure. ready for ‘what if.’” Nathan Thomp- the important link “How to write head- a score of 26 (all common words), I know when you’re on a deadline, son reported on how the schools are lines that drive traffic, shares and search and a B+. there’s no time to do this, but it might adapting to the teacher shortage. results,” and you’ll find some thought- • The Eufaula Indian Journal’s “It’s a help, over a cup of coffee, to take the • Stillwater News Press – Michelle provoking ideas. dogfight between city and animal res- last issue and run your best headlines Charles and Jessica Miller covered That’s where the “City’s Five Deci- cue group,” ranked a 65 and B+, through for suggestions. the earthquake issue in a beautiful sions” came from. It’s a “List post” head- using 20 percent common, uncom- Good luck. front page package. line, used widely on Google and Yahoo to mon and power words. Main lesson – too many Oklahoma • On a big news day, the Tulsa World put grab your attention – a modern version I noticed that the programs do not papers have too many small, wordy Continued on Page 11 The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2015 11

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Bartlesville Bruin football, B1 7RGD\·V TheWewoka Times Bartlesville )RUHFDVW “Wewoka’s Hometown Newspaper” Volume 114 Number 13 (USPS 565-820) 12 Pages & Supplements Wednesday, September 30, 2015 50¢ Seminole County, Mostly Sunny EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE 72º 48º ‘Fear No One, Respect Everyone’ Sunday, October 4, 2015 Volume 119, Issue 234 Two Dollars Obbie Harvey pionship team in 1975. He took over as head coach at Hugo after that and Sports Editor “I have coached stayed there 10 years before coming to Wewoka as at all head coach in 2008. Wewoka’s head football coach, Tommy Bare, once levels Bare has produced a 41-38 record for the Tigers. described himself as a “grizzled veteran,” but he’s and He is coming off four consecutive winning seasons, also quite the philosopher when it comes to his been including last year when Wewoka was 6-4. Oklahoma IDs not REAL enough chosen profession. Is this his best Tigers squad? “We’ll see,” he said. “We teach our kids to fear no one, but to respect through Bare says he doesn’t have an exact coaching pat- everyone,” Bare said. “The key is their reactions to it all.” tern. “Every team is different and you have to adjust State Rep. Earl Sears said. aware that these means of ID commercial aircraft,” said other people’s actions. We try to teach them to be He your ideas to what abilities are available. LAWMAKERS MUST REPEAL LAW OHP Capt. Paul Timmons in accountable. began his “Like this year’s team, we started out trying to “They will be quite frustrated may not grant access to fed- “A coach is a teacher. To teach them to be as pro- coaching run a spread offense, but it just didn’t work. So, we and quite frankly angry if eral buildings or commercial a press release. ductive as they can be, but also to be respectful.” career as switched to a more traditional two-back setup and TO ALLOW DRIVER’S LICENSES they can’t get on an airplane aircraft in the near future.” “As of this date, some Wewoka’s Tigers have definitely responded to Bare’s an assistant that has worked so far,” Bare said. “You have to be to visit family or go on a busi- “What this means for Okla- federal facilities are already philosophy. They are a disciplined group, talented to at East Cen- able to fit the style to what they bring.” TO MEET FEDERAL STANDARDS ness trip.” homans is that their state- refusing to accept cards or be sure, as they are off to a 3-1 start this season. tral and fol- Strange as it may sound, one thing Bare has going The announcement was issued identification card or licenses from noncompliant “They have a lot potential, some really good ath- lowed that for him with this year’s Wewoka team is the recent By Tim Hudson a plane or enter a federal made this week by the Okla- driver’s license may no lon- states. On the other hand, letes. They have a chance to be really good,” Bare with stints success of the Tigers’ basketball team which won the [email protected] building has state lawmakers homa Highway Patrol and ger be accepted by federal the Transportation Security said. “But, it’s still early in the season and we’ll see as an assis- state 2A championship last season. scrambling for a solution. included the warning that agencies for official purpos- Administration says that it what happens.” tant at NEO, “All but one of the members of that team play foot- The recent announcement will continue to accept driv- “We will have a lot of con- “Oklahomans who use their es, such as gaining access And, Bare has “seen it all,” as he says. After a play- Wynnewood, ball,” Bare said. “So they learned what it takes to win that come February Oklaho- er’s licenses and state-issued stituents that will be upset state-issued ID cards or to federal facilities, access ing career that included stellar years for his home- Anna, Texas, a championship. mans will need something identification cards from town Ada Cougars, Bare was a four-year starting wide Salina and a seven- “We encourage all our players to participate in as more than their state issued if they can’t use their driv- driver’s licenses as a form to military installations or receiver for East Central, setting numerous school year run at Putnam many other sports as possible. I think it’s a great driver’s license to board er’s license in that manner,” of identification need to be boarding federally regulated See ID on A5 records. He was a member of Ada High’s state cham- City West. (See Bare on Page 12) Wewoka Honored For Mite bites Top Innovative Program The City of Wewoka With a small budget and planting new plants mighty was the recipient of the and small staff the and bushes. Retirees, 2015 Municipal Innova- upkeep of the bump-outs civic organizations, tions Award for popula- became expensive and institutions, retail stores tion under 10,000 for very time consuming for churches, oil compa- painful their “The Unspoken the city. nies and industries were Word, Just A Wave” proj- The lack of time and working in the morning ect during last week’s attention the city was and evening to work on By Chris Day Oklahoma Municipal able to spend on the the gardens. [email protected] League Annual Awards gardens reflected in the They went about their Breakfast. appearance. So the citi- work quietly, smiling and Charlotte Dausses didn’t give The City of Wewoka zens of Wewoka stepped waving at passersby’s watering her garden a second built bump-out gardens up and showed up to giving the name to this thought. It was a task that needed at the end of each down- care for their downtown unfolding event “The to be done. town city block a few by taking on the task Unspoken Word, Just It wasn’t long until the itching years ago. of weeding, fertilizing, (See Award on Page 12) Bare started. Dausses is one of several Bartles- ville residents who responded to the Food Thievery Leads to Examiner-Enterprise’s Facebook City Sees 20% Increase query about oak leaf itch mites, their bites and accompanying rash. “I’ve had a few bites, but nothing Meth Bust for Local Man In Sales Tax Revenue like a friend that had over 30 bites Kori Casey gonna happen.” to speak with Crowson Ken Childers While Seminole was receiving $9,037.99. City Editor The employee said about what occurred at on her back,” Dausses said. “It has Managing Editor down five percent, The 2014 amount was taken over a week for the itching she attempted to call the Walmart and Crowson Shawnee realized a five $8,682.14. to subside. Between the mites and Wewoka resident police department at this said he didn’t take any- The Oklahoma Tax percent increase as the Earlsboro had a Students arriving from campus are greeted by friends and family as they arrive at the fairgrounds on Oct. 1 in Roseburg, Ore. As Christopher Crowson point, but that Crowson thing, and started walk- Commission recently city received a disburse- healthy 17 percent web worms everywhere outside, I was arrested last Thurs- grabbed her phone and ing backward into the many as 9 people were killed and more injured Thursday when a shooter opened fire at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College. have been staying inside as much At the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, we offer FREE released the September ment of $1,494,202.66. increase with a disburse- day after authorities she had to forcefully pull home. Sales Tax report, and Bowlegs also had a ment of $13,833.22. Andy Nelson/The Register-Guard/Zuma Press/TNS as possible.” found meth in his pocket it away from him. At this point, Burnett the disbursement to the significant increase, Okemah’s disburse- She used Chiggerex and Bactine while arresting him on a She said he got into took Crowson’s left arm City of Wewoka was up collecting $2,049.08 as ment of $111,340.73 on the bites to relieve the itching. shoplifting complaint. a black Ford Mustang and placed him in hand- significantly from the compared to $1,102.15 represents an increase Melissa Geisha Cole received Lieutenant Michael with Oklahoma tags and cuffs and sat him on the previous year. in 2014. of eight percent. Oregon’s Umpqua Community College was about a dozen bites while walking Burnett responded to a began travelling north- front porch. tools to help you quit your own way – and we The city received Konawa’s disburse- Ada’s 2015 disburse- call at Walmart on Thurs- bound on Harvey Road. Crowson admitted that in freshly mowed grass at work. a disbursement of ment of $29,137.74 rep- ment was up eight per- She used a cortisone cream and day, Sept. 24 around 12: Burnett said he went the bag he took from $87,950.45, which rep- resents an 18 percent cent and the disburse- covered her bites so her clothes 30 p.m. on a complaint of to the surveillance room the store was thrown resents an increase of decline from 2014, and ment to Holdenville was safe place for fresh starts before shooting a man taking items from and viewed some videos from his vehicle behind 20 percent from the Cromwell’s revenue was down nine percent from wouldn’t rub against them. the store without paying of Crowson, and when he Walmart, and claimed same period last year. down 47 percent from this time last year. By William Yardley, 1961. The initial catalog rural Douglas County are Rush Bistro as a “living She said the bites and itching for them. went back to the police that he really didn’t steal were “worse than when I had an never lecture or judge. Call 1-800-QUIT NOW or It was a different story last year. The September dis- Marisa Gerber was limited to just four still trying to move beyond laboratory.” An employee stated department Officer Adam anything. in neighboring Seminole. Sasakwa also saw tribution of sales tax and Christine Mai-Duc courses, but they reflected the mills, and Umpqua is As retirees from Cali- allergic reaction to chiggers and that she observed a Good told him that he Burnett told him it was September’s disburse- a significant decline, collections by the Okla- Los Angeles Times ended up in the hospital.” man, later identified as recognized the vehicle still considered larceny ambition beyond life in the still where they seek the fornia increased demand ment of $469,106.02 receiving a disburse- homa Tax Commission (TNS) Bobby Bates said he is gener- Crowson, place several and knew where he lived. to even walk out of the mills: General Psychology. future. for health care, the school represents a five percent ment of $2,415.35. Last primarily represents ally allergic to bites and huge welts items into a bag and then Burnett, Good and store without paying and deficit from this time year the city received local tax receipts from Foundations of Physical As wood products started construction on a attempt to leave the store Officer Kyle Wheeler went Crowson claimed that he ROSEBURG, Ore. — Science. English Composi- have given way to the new nursing facility. developed every time he was bitten. visit OKhelpline.com today. last year. $3,894.71. March business. Com- without paying. to Crowson’s residence to didn’t know this. This was a thriving timber tion. The History of West- wine industry, the school In August, the city The portion of Maud panies that remit more “A lot of people get laid See MITE on A5 She said she identi- ask him about the inci- Crowson told Burnett saw a staggering 22 per- that is in Seminole than $2,500 monthly town when Umpqua Com- ern Civilization. opened a wine institute. off — their bodies get broken fied herself and told him dent, which he denied that he could take him to cent decrease from the County was up four in sales tax receipts are munity College offered its Half a century later, As interest in cuisine to stop, but he replied having any part of. where he threw the bag previous year. percent from last year, (See Tax on Page 12) first classes in the fall of Roseburg and surrounding rose, it created the River See OREGON on A8 saying that “it’s not Burnett said he needed (See Shoplifting on Page 12) Local Mother Sheds Light on Childhood Cancer Bartlesville police prepared for what if? Angela Downing in the hospital, while the “Josh has been very walking distance of the Events Editor doctors gave him numer- strong through all of hospital. By Tim Hudson “We feel good about the team. members of his family. He was also ous rounds of chemo- this,” Suzanne said. Families of children in [email protected] We’re a young team a very qualified reported to have been wearing a flak September is Child- therapy treatments and “A lot of people do not the hospital and receiv- team and have very good skills,” he jacket and was in possession of five hood Cancer Awareness high doses of radiation understand that child- ing treatment, who live As the nation is still reeling from said. more magazines of ammunition. month, which unfor- and then he had to go hood cancer doesn’t just 30 or more miles away or the news of the latest American Word spread quickly to a horri- Ickleberry says that as sobering tunately affects many to rehab in between his affect the child, but the have an hour commute, mass shooting, the Bartlesville Police as Thursday’s incident was, locally children worldwide each treatments. whole family,” Suzanne can stay there free of fied nation that nine people were Department’s Special Operation killed and nine were wounded in a the SOT team has been training for year, including Joshua Instead of Joshua cele- said. charge. Team commander wants to assure years for not only an “active shooter” Richardson, now 19 brating his 16th birthday “Josh wasn’t able to They offer amenities rampage shooting at Umpqua Com- A leaf from a hackberry tree is covered residents that his team is vigilant and scenario but numerous others as well. years old. with his friends, he was have a normal teenage such as 12 private suites, munity College in Roseburg, Ore. with oak gall mites. The oak gall mite ready should any situation arise. “We’ve had the team since the early When Joshua, of in the Children’s Hospital life,” said his brother a gourmet kitchen, a The shooter reportedly committed is a nuisance in Nebraska, Kansas and “We’ve been very successful in suicide as responding police officers ’90s. It was designed and created to Wewoka, was 15 years in Oklahoma City. Jeffrey. “He had to grow family resource room and Colorado and has recently been found everything we’ve done at this point, closed in. Lawmen recovered six handle situations that require exper- old, he started having This tough teenager up fast and understand a laundry room. Commu- in trees around Chicago. The external severe pain in his back. completed his treat- the all too real reality of nity volunteers provide and we want the people of Bartles- weapons from the scene and another tise in certain fields and that require extra equipment in order to resolve After his parents, Jeff ments and was told he cancer.” meals and the kitchen ville to know that,” Bartlesville Police seven from the shooter’s apartment. parasite’s primary host is insects that are situations safely and peacefully for all and Suzanne, took him had beaten cancer as of During his treatments is open 24 hours a day, Department SOT Commander Lt. All the weapons were reportedly parasitic on oak trees. to the doctor, they were 2013. and doctor visits to the seven days a week for the Kevin Ickleberry said. legally purchased by the shooter or See POLICE on A5 Purdue University photo/Julie Douglas told he had Undifferenti- Since he was unable to Children’s Hospital, the families who are staying ated Sarcoma. attend school like most family was able to stay there. INDEX “This is nothing a teenagers, his class- at the OK Kids Korral Even though they parent wants to hear mates shaved their heads that was opened by the provide the service free Arrests A3 Living C1 about their child,” one year in honor of him Toby Keith Foundation in of charge, donations EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE Business D1 News A2 Suzanne said. and he was an honorary 2013, to assist families are always welcome so Classified D2 Opinion A4 This rare, fasting grow- 8th grade graduate from with children who have they can keep providing www.examiner-enterprise.com Deaths A3 Sports B1 ing tumor caused him to Wewoka School. cancer. families who need a place Entertainment C6 Weather A8 have stage three cancer. He remained cancer The facility is located to stay; a calming and He spent the majority free until August of this at 818 N.E. 8th Street in relaxing environment of the next year and half year when he relapsed. Oklahoma City, is within (See Joshua on Page 12) Joshua Richardson

a story above the flag, and also used “old-fashioned” deck heads on the sheriff resignation. Domestic Violence Keeping a language alive • The Wewoka Times’s sports editor Awareness Month Lanissa Phone collection Jack-Melton Obbie Harvey carried a great feature drive underway excited about In honor of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), Verizon has joined forces with the teaching Creek Oklahoma District Attorneys Association to set up a statewide on the football coach, and Angela HopeLine drive. HopeLine is a program that puts wireless technology and course at BHS the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless network to work in communities by collecting no-longer-used wireless by KAY RABBITT-BROWER phones and accessories, from any carrier and repurposing Times Staff Writer Downing wrote about a local woman’s them to serve as a lifeline for domestic violence victims. Additionally, all proceeds from the sale of devices that can’t There are no textbooks. There is no be repurposed go to domestic violence awareness and preven- tried and tested curriculum. The tion organizations—in the form of HopeLine grants. instructor just received her certification “The HopeLine drive is truly a lifeline for many domestic to teach. And the subject is offered for violence victims,” said Rob Barris III, District Attorney, just one hour each day. But the princi- experience with childhood cancer. “Unfortunately, Oklahoma has a serious problem with domes- pal had to cut off enrollment early tic violence, but we have an opportunity to change that by pro- because there were so many students viding a way for victims to communicate safely, securely and clamoring to get in. instantly.” Just what kind of class can generate For phone collections, HopeLine boxes are located all that kind of excitement among high around the state of Oklahoma during the month of October. In school students? You may be surprised • Enid News & Eagle’s Emily Summars Rob Barris’s district HopeLine boxes can be found in the to learn it is a language class. Okmulgee District Attorney’s Office located at 314 W. 7th and It’s not a common language such as the Henryetta Police Department, located at 115 S. 4th. Spanish or French; it’s nothing that new. It’s a very old language being   introduced to a new generation. It’s probed the insurance issues of earth- Muscogee Creek, and for Beggs High School students, it counts as the foreign language credit required to graduate Dr. Kelly Bailey from high school in Oklahoma. Twenty-three students, ranging from freshmen up through senior, are taking quakes. receives NSU honor the class taught by Lanissa Jack- Lanissa Jack-Melton teaches Creek to her class at Beggs High School. This Tulsa, OK — Dr. Kelly Bailey, Melton, who is fluent in Creek. In fact, is the first year that the course is being offered as a foreign language credit. CEO of Sweet Adelines it is her first language. (Staff photo by Kay Rabbitt-Brower) International, has been honored as Beggs is only the second school sys- tem within the Creek Nation to offer the recipient of Northeastern State by the Oklahoma Board of Education Creek Nation, is spoken and understood • Related – Jim Perry at the Cushing Cit- University's 2015 Outstanding Creek as a foreign language credit. reports there are only 23 schools in the by fewer than 500 people? And what Young Alumnus Award. Dr. Bailey Glenpool High School began offering the class for the first time last year, and state offering Native American lan- would cause students to want to take the is a 1997 graduate of NSU where guages for high school credit. class and learn to speak that language? she received her Bachelor of Arts according to information on the school’s website, Creek I and II are What would cause a school system to in human resource development. offer a language that according to the   
 izen wrote about an old building col- She later went on to receive her offered this year. Information provided master's degree from the University of Oklahoma in human relations and organizational Wade Hall reflects on Miss America pageant dynamics, and her doctoral degree from Walden University in higher lapse, perhaps related to the quakes. education and adult learning. Dr. Kelly Bailey Miss Oklahoma Georgia Frazier ecstatic with her perfomance      By HERMAN BROWN Okmulgee Times Editor International Walk The Miss America Pageant is now in his rear-view mirror The Oklahoman’s Rick Green reported and Wade Hall finally has time to reflect on the incredible experience. to School Day The longtime director of the Miss Okmulgee County Pageant spoke with the Okmulgee Times about his recent Okmulgee students, parents to week-long stay in New Jersey. He was there to help prepare Miss Oklahoma Georgia Frazier for the national competition. on the driver’s license issue, under participate on Wednesday As for the pageant, Hall came away with mixed emotions. “It was very exciting,” he said. “There were things that were a little disorganized compared to how we run the Miss Okmulgee Primary & Elementary School will join schools Oklahoma pageant, so that was something we had to adjust to. from around the world to celebrate International Walk to But all in all it was a good week and Georgia is very pleased School Day on October 7, 2015. with her outcome.” “Identity Crisis?” Approximately 150 students from Okmulgee Public He smiles now when he things of his primary mission in Schools will be walking and rolling to school Wednesday New Jersey. along with parents, teachers and community leaders. “I’m real close with her family,” Hall said. “My week (at The event will begin at 7:10 with kids, parents and commu- Miss America) was more parent control than anything else - nity leaders walking from Red Francis Park (OES students) or because it is your little girl. And you don’t want anybody talk- In a sign of the rural hospital times, Brock Gym parking lot (OPS students) Walkers will arrive at ing bad about her. You are very protective of her. So mom and the school at 7:30. dad and Wade stuck together like the Three Muskateers. That’s Walk to School Day events raise awareness of the need to the way it should be. Georgia and I and the Fraziers have been create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize friends for 10 years and she’s part of my life.” the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity Georgia has carried three titles in Hall’s local pageants. She among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and con- won the Outstanding Teen crown and later added the Miss April Cobble at the Guymon Daily Her- cern for the environment. The events build connections Okmulgee crown. When the event evolved into the Miss between families, schools and the broader community. Okmulgee County pageant, Georgia earned that honor too. For additional local information, please contact Nurse Miss Oklahoma Georgia Frazier with Wade Hall in Atlantic “She has won more titles in Okmulgee County than any City. (Photo courtesy of Wade Hall) Tammy Smith at 918-650-5355 other title in the state - so, yes, we will claim her forever,” Hall said. prised she did not make the top seven,” Hall recalls. “But she ald reported the hospital asking county Hall was thrilled when Georgia won the Miss Oklahoma was ecstatic, she really was. When we went to the after party, Friday 69 / 47 crown. That incredible accomplishment secured her a trip to all she could say was ‘Wade, I made top 10 and I got to sing Weather the Miss America pageant. on national television. I couldn’t even image that would hap- While there, she quickly emerged from the incredible field pen.’” commissioners for help. The Carnegie Saturday 71 / 50 Sunday 71 / 50 of candidates to finish just outside the top seven.“I was sur-     Herald reported its hospital cutting one- fifth of the staff. Worth noting – Okmulgee Times’ Kay Rabbitt-Brower reported on teaching Second place, tie, The Ada News and the Creek language, “Keeping a lan- The Chickasha Express-Star guage alive.” Her lead: “There are no Ada, on Carl Lewis’ photo: textbooks.” The Mooreland Leader was ADA KIDS MAKE BIG WAVES the only paper I saw plugging National ON WAKE BOARDS Newspaper Week, under “Why commu- Chickasha, on Jessica Lane’s photo of nity papers still matter.” kids learning about banking: Great eclipse coverage in The Marlow PIGGY BANK ON IT Review. Third place, Lawton Constitution on HEADIN’ ‘EM UP (My evaluation, not the Mitch Meader’s story about the Wichita Internet program). Refuge longhorn auction: First place, tie, Stillwater News Press HORNS APLENTY and Woodward News. Honorable mentions: Bartlesville Stillwater, on Jessica Miller’s earth- Examiner-Enterprise on Chris Day’s, quake story: “Are you ready for the flu?”; Pauls Val- COUNTY SHAKEN AND STIRRED ley Democrat, on Barry Porterfields’ Woodward, on Rachel Van Horn’s wreck story, “Busy as bees”; Sequoyah story about a cattle auction” County Times, on Roy Faulkenberry’s CATTLE MARKET PROMPTS SOME story about police body cameras, “Body WEIGHTY DECISIONS cameras offer an unblinking eye.” 12 The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2015 PART 3: ONF internships give students hands-on experience working for OPA member newspapers

This year, the Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation’s internship program placed 22 journalism students at Oklahoma newspapers. The paid internships were made possible by a grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Founda- tion. The ONF’s internship program pro- motes the value of working at Oklahoma newspapers and benefits students as they begin their professional careers. This is the final of a three-part series that shares the interns’ experiences at the BAILEY KELLI KATI CHANDLER newspapers. POWELL STACY WALKER VESSELS

BAILEY POWELL • Oklahoma State University • Stillwater News Press When I started my internship with been a tremendous help, even when I Press. Everyone there has helped me to the Stillwater News Press I was nervous. wasn’t shadowing their beat. become a better reporter. But, of course, I had never worked in a real newsroom, Moving around from beat to beat was my editor Chris Day deserves the big- and I was lacking experience with news. one of my favorite parts of this intern- gest thank you. Whether it was fixing Luckily, the first beat I covered was ship. spelling errors or completely going over politics and government under Michelle Every other week I had the chance every part of a story from beginning Charles. She helped acclimate me to to follow a different reporter and learn to end, Chris took the time to help me, the news and the community. Michelle about his or her beat. I learned so much even if it would have been much easier helped me get out of my box and soon I more from the different reporters than I and quicker just to fix it himself. was comfortable running around admin- ever could have under one person. Even The Stillwater News Press has taught istration buildings to find people and their note-taking styles and journalistic me so much about the profession and meetings. techniques differed and gave me a great myself that I could never have learned in Before long, I was getting used to the look at different ways of handling a a classroom. This has been an invaluable fast-paced environment and the people I story. experience and I am so glad I was able worked with. Everyone in this office has I can’t say thank you enough to to spend my summer with the Stillwater Photo by Bailey Powell the reporters at the Stillwater News News Press.

KATI WALKER • University of North Texas • The Ardmoreite I have always been terrible with goodbyes. Nobody believing in me to bounce back and make the absolute moreite.com but just let me say, firefighters really are likes to say goodbye because it means something is best of this internship. everyday heroes. Though during most of that week I ending. Your time with them is over now and it’s time But let me tell you about my best. I jumped right in was drenched, I enjoyed every second of experiencing to move on with your life. that first week. Reporter Michael Pineda dropped me hurricane-like conditions during the middle of June in Eight weeks ago, when I packed up my car for the off at a committee meeting and said, “See ya later, kid!” southern Oklahoma. second time this summer to begin a new adventure in I was on my own. Complete terror. I pushed through And then, there was Safe Place. Oh, Safe Place story, Ardmore, Okla., I cried – well, actually – I unabashedly that initial feeling of horror and anxiety and wrote my how you have made my life complete. I framed a copy wept. However, I wouldn’t have guessed I’d be doing first story for The Ardmoreite — and it was on the front and now keep it beside my bed because it consumed the same now, just thinking about saying goodbye to page (insert smug smile here). my life for two weeks in July. This story was my second the wonderful people I have met during my time in this That next week I was assigned what we in the “news “punch” story on the front page and I enjoyed writing special town. industry” call a “punch” story, which is just a fun way of it. Ask my editor Marsha Miller, I was going mad with I have met cops and firefighters, city managers and saying super cool in-depth 20/20 investigative report. power. A few times she had to remind me I was just regular townspeople. To everyone I interviewed, first I’m telling you, I felt like Katie Couric and Barbara an intern and not ruler of the universe – I was pretty let me say thank you for your patience, and secondly it Walters. disappointed. was great meeting you. I interviewed local celebrities such as deputy police But most of all, I am thankful for the time I got I hope that you all enjoyed having me in your town chief Kevin Norris, city manager J.D. Spohn, fire chief to spend with people while I was here. I made some and reporting on your lives as much as I did. You are Cary Williamson and even accompanied marine state incredible friendships and even was able to nurture all great people with unique stories to tell. trooper Mike Groeber on a “boat along” at Lake Mur- some relationships as well. I’m telling you, this town is To my fellow employees at The Ardmoreite, you ray. full of amazing people and getting to know them was saw me in action. You saw me rushing around mid- My proudest moment, though, was when I inter- above all the best experience I could have hoped to panic attack because I thought I misspelled Sunday viewed Greg Allen, volunteer firefighter in Lone Grove accomplish. or put Thursday instead of Tuesday for services in an after Tropical Depression Bill reeked havoc on the Continued on Page 13 obituary (a very serious mistake I discovered the hard area. I don’t want to give too much away for all of you way). Then you saw me at my worst. Thank you all for who are about to go look up that story on www.ard- The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2015 13

ONF Interns Continued from Page 12 7KH0RRUHODQG/HDGHU KELLI STACY • University of Oklahoma • Hugo News The past eight weeks I have interned as I move onto writing for The Okla- OHDGVWKHZD\ZLWKQHZ for the Hugo News as a reporter. Upon homa Daily, the student newspaper at arriving at my hometown newspaper, the University of Oklahoma, and further I was welcomed by a kind group of into my future career. I learned valuable DGVDOHVSURJUDP coworkers who were eager to teach skills about writing and editing, but I me as much as possible in my time think my greatest gain from this intern- with them. I was asked about what area ship was reassurance. 7LP6FKQRHEHOHQWKLUGJHQHUDWLRQ2NODKRPD of the paper interested me most and Eighteen is really young to make life what I wanted to do once I received my decisions, like a career, and even though SXEOLVKHUGHFLGHGLWZDVWLPHWRGLJLWL]HWKH degree in journalism. Once I expressed I thought journalism was right for me, KLVWRULFDUFKLYHRIKLVQHZVSDSHU²DOOWKHZD\ my interest in writing and sports, I was now I know. This internship has shown immediately given jobs in those areas. me that I’ve chosen the right career EDFNWRLWVILUVWHGLWLRQLQ In my first weeks I learned to use the path and that I have what it takes to be software editing programs. I was then successful. Working for the Hugo News  tasked with putting together the lifestyle has allowed me to experience first-hand 7KH'LVFRYHU$PHULFD¶V6WRU\SURJUDPVKRZHG pages of the paper and then assigned what my life would be like as a journal- sports a week later. ist and I love the flexibility that comes 7LPKRZWRJHQHUDWHQHZUHYHQXHE\VHOOLQJ Not only was I in charge of lifestyles along with it. and sports, but I was also assigned Overall, my internship experience SULQWDQGRQOLQHDGYHUWLVLQJWRKLVFRPPXQLW\ other jobs, such as covering city hall has been enlightening. I’ve learned a lot OHDGHUV²WKRVHHDJHUWRGHPRQVWUDWHWKHLU and county commissioners meetings about journalism and the various parts and covering Congressman MarkWayne of a paper. Mostly though, I’ve gained FRPPLWPHQWWRFRPPXQLW\DQGVWHZDUGVKLSRI Mullin’s speech on veteran’s concerns. reassurance and immense excitement I was allowed to search out my own about my future as a journalist. The WKHWRZQ¶VSULQWHGKLVWRU\ stories and voice my opinions, as well staff at the Hugo News made me feel  as participate in the investigative side of welcome and included as they guided reporting during my internship. me throughout my internship. I couldn’t  My time at the Hugo News has given have asked for a better group of cowork- ³:LWK'LVFRYHU$PHULFD¶V me a lot of experience that will help me ers, or a more enriching experience. 6WRU\¶VUHDG\WRJRDGSURJUDP ZHZHUHDEOHWRHDVLO\VHOO CCHANDLERHANDLER VESSELSVESSELS • OOklahomaklahoma StateState UniversityUniversity • OOKCKC FridayFriday FRPPXQLW\VSRQVRUVKLSVDQG

I still don’t know how I ended up of people: businessmen, mayors and JHQHUDWHWKHUHYHQXHZH here. professional golfers, to name a few. QHHGHGWRSUHVHUYHDQGSXWRXU Interview after interview and I still Talking to such a wide variety of DUFKLYHRQOLQH´ had no luck landing an internship. I was people has also enabled me to become a ready to give up. I had just finished my better interviewer. The right questions ²7LP6FKQRHEHOHQ first year of college, nothing wrong with are slowly becoming clearer and I am 3XEOLVKHU simply enjoying the summer at home, able to get the information that will best right? Then I got a call from OKC Friday. tell the story. When I arrived for my interview, I I learned to love the office. With 2NODKRPDZHHNOLHVZLWKDERXQGYROXPHRU was taken aback by how small the office everyone being close together, I never was. Walking inside makes you feel like had to go very far for help. I never felt ORRVHSULQWHGDUFKLYHDUHHQFRXUDJHGWROHDUQ a giant, a resounding thud! accompany- like an intern because everyone was so ing every step. encouraging. Any time I had a question, PRUHDERXWKRZWRJHQHUDWHQHZUHYHQXHDQG I answered a few questions and went I knew I could ask someone and they PDNHWKHLUDUFKLYHDFFHVVLEOHRQOLQHE\ on my way. A week later, I got the call. I would be happy to help. On my birthday, was the new intern at OKC Friday. they even baked me a cake. FRQWDFWLQJ My first day, I was thrust right in. I I got out of my comfort zone here, was moved into a cramped room with covering issues I had never covered  boxes filled with books and awards before. I am so thankful that the people 'LVFRYHU$PHULFDV6WRU\FRP belonging to the late Leland Gourley. at OKC Friday welcomed me with open Some of the awards were dated as far arms, and I am sad that my time here back as the 1970s, and it felt cool to be has come to an end. But I know that I am in a room full of so much history. a better journalist because of it. I have thoroughly enjoyed my expe- rience at Friday. Working at a small newspaper allowed me the chance to do a little bit of everything. I came in with experience as a writer, but I can now say that I have experience as a photogra- pher, designer and editor as well. I often hear that the only way to devel- op as a writer is to write. This summer, I wrote. A lot. I can now affirm that adage. Friday afforded me the opportunity to write feature stories on an eclectic group Photo by Chandler Vessels 14 The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2015 It’s time to improve your Mac’s security catch a virus you copied from the net- not all of your software will survive this file path, right-click the file in the Finder, Computer Notes work or a flash drive if you’re not run- upgrade so look at smaller jumps by and then hold the Option key down and from the road ning a weekly scan. buying the $20 versions. choose Copy as Pathname. by Wilma (Melot) Newby You also need to make sure your The El Capitan upgrade is mostly OSX El Capitan brought Metal, its [email protected] anti-virus runs in the web browser to about security for your computer. In graphics technology, over to the Mac avoid redirect viruses. It’s important to changing the machine to be less vul- from its phone iOS and has dropped it It’s becoming increasingly more note that Google Chrome may not be nerable, Apple has changed how some in as a replacement for the old OpenGL important to have a good backup of protected because it doesn’t work the of the underlying software structure technology. your Apple hard drive. same as Firefox, Safari, Edge or Internet is set up, which causes problems for Many of the OSX key graphics frame- Since you no longer get a disk with Explorer (IE). If you’re using Chrome, many older programs. Some items, such works, including Core Animation and the computer, it’s hard to recover the make sure it gets the plugin from the as System Integrity Protection, can be Core Graphics, now use Metal rath- operating system. Downloads to recover anti-virus software you choose. turned off but the point of going forward er than OpenGL, which means Macs that information can take hours and The other defense in keeping your is to defend ourselves so that seems self- should have a faster interface if you’re hours. computer safe is to update the software defeating. on an older computer. On newer models If your internal hard drive goes out used to put out your newspaper as far There are some cool features in the it will be hard to tell the difference. you’re going to be spending a lot of as it can go. Also make sure all system new operating system. It does a true Apple says that apps launch faster time trying to recover. In fact, it may updates are current. Apple’s updates are split screen with menus for both pro- in El Capitan, that switching between not even be possible unless you have a only $20 for each computer per version grams at the top of the screen. This is apps is faster, and that opening and Time Machine backup to retrieve the after Mac OSX10.5. an evolution of Mac’s Mission Control. moving around PDFs in Preview is fast- software. You can learn what versions of Cre- Spotlight also changed the way it er. Games, in particular, should benefit And if that’s not enough, we’re now ative Suite or Quark your system is looks and what it does. It will now from the switch to Metal, assuming that fighting viruses, malware and Trojans. capable of running by googling it. You search the web as well as the computer the games are built to take advantage of I’ve seen a lot of bad viruses on our can also look on the Apple and Adobe for whatever you’re looking for. Spot- it. Adobe, too, has committed to using Macs lately. I know you’ve heard Macs forums websites for information. If you light now has its own free floating win- Metal in a future update to its Creative can’t get a virus, but that’s a myth. have CS2 or earlier versions, you can dow, and even shows seven-day weather Suite, which should likewise improve I recently ran into a Mac with a virus only upgrade to OSX 10.6. OSX 10.6 results, much like an app. performance on existing Mac hardware. that completely disabled it – including also means your computer has an Intel Safari is now at version 9 and on El Metal is a core graphics technology its restore partition. It came in from the processor. CS3 can be upgraded to OSX Capitan it will pin sights to a favorites that gives games and apps near-direct web browser as a phishing virus, then 10.9. To find the upgrade look on Apple’s bar and keep them updated in the pre- access to the Mac’s graphics proces- unleashed a Trojan that wreaked havoc site. The result will look something like view of the program. This is great for sor, delivering enhanced performance. on the computer as well as the backup this: http://www.apple.com/shop/prod- frequently used sites but it uses your Metal also allows the main processor drive. Those viruses can travel over uct/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow- bandwidth. This is where those Gigabit and graphics processor to work together the network to other computers in your leopard. routers/switches come in handy. I know more effectively, boosting performance group leaving unsuspecting Mac users Before you upgrade your computer users who keep active tabs open in their while reducing energy consumption but with large problems. to El Capitan, Apple’s newest OS, it’s browsers will love this feature. allowing the programs we run to adapt. What you need is a good antivirus important to know that it’s not yet vet- The only real problem I see with program for your Mac. The top ones, ted by Adobe as being fully compatible this new feature is if your Internet car- PORTABLE SCANNERS in my opinion, are Kaspersky, Norton, with CS6. The Adobe forums are full of rier has you on a data plan instead of an I looked up some portable document Trend Macro and Sophos. Cost varies unhappy customers who tried it. Make unlimited plan. This is becoming more scanners for one of the papers this from around $45 to $100 for a year of sure auto update is off and that you do common so look for jumps in your bill. If month. These are great for scanning big service on three computers. That’s not not update before you’re sure every- the charges are rapidly increasing, turn archive books. much to pay to battle the increasing thing will work. off background updating apps. threats. Safari 9 lets you mute ads from blar- ing out annoying noise. There’s a speak- er icon in the URL bar that can be muted with a left click. Even Yosemite users can upgrade to Safari OSX 9, although not all the cool features may work until the El Capitan update. But that mute button would be worth the time it takes to upgrade. I’m a big fan of the Notes app on Macs VuPoint has the Magic Wand Por- If you’re running Adobe Creative and with El Capitan Notes received a table Scanner with Auto-Feed Dock for Cloud go ahead and update to the latest big overhaul. It now syncs with iCloud $120. This looks like the best, but you version. It takes some updating of the accounts across all devices. It makes might also want to look at the Epson It’s important to note that the anti- Creative Suite as well, but your com- great checklist boxes for a daily to-do WorkForce brand for one in the $40 virus softwares don’t support operating puter will be protected by Apple and/or list. The boxes are simple, just check or range. Read about how they hook into systems older than OSX 10.6. Some only Microsoft. uncheck, but it’s a welcome addition to a your system to see if it will work for you. support 10.7 and up. That means you Eventually patches will come out great little program. For example, do you need a USB plugin could be in a trouble if you have an older for El Capitan. If your Mac is running In El Capitan, Mail prioritizes show- or an SD card. Look for one with an easy operating system. Yosemite (10.10), Maverick (10.9) or ing you new mail in your inbox first and to clean lens since it will get ink on it Keep the firewall turned on if your Mountain Lion (10.8), it can run El then prioritizes the downloading of the from the newspapers. Mac is running OSX 10.4 or higher. You Capitan. The download is available from messages or mailboxes that you’re cur- can turn the firewall on by going to Sys- the App Store on most 10.6 or greater rently viewing. OPA Computer Consultant Wilma Newby’s tem Preferences > Security. computers. And if you’re running an Another new feature in El Capitan is column is brought to you by the Oklahoma If you already have anti-virus soft- older version of OSX, you don’t need the ability to copy a file path in Finder. Advertising Network (OAN). For more informa- ware installed, make sure it’s updated to do interim upgrades – you’ll be able The option to copy a path to a file with- tion on the OAN program, contact Oklahoma and running in the background every to go straight from Snow Leopard or out copying the file itself will be great Press Service at (405) 499-0020. week. Even the best anti-virus won’t later to El Capitan. However, most likely for us working on a server. To copy the The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2015 15 Using social media to engage audiences OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION BY JENNIFER NELSON lenge you to think about is ‘how can you a full photo gallery – with ads – in the STAFF DIRECTORY Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute turn that all back on again … and chan- newspaper. ADMINISTRATION Don’t think social media is worth the nel the conversation in a more positive Tell your readers up front if you wish time and effort in your small newsroom? direction?’” to use their submitted photos online or MARK THOMAS You might want to reconsider, says Jaci 3) Be proactive about setting boundaries in the print product and make sure you Executive Vice President ask for full names and contact informa- Smith, managing editor of the Faribault for comment sections before people [email protected] • (405) 499-0033 (Minn.) Daily News. start sharing their feedback. tion up front when needed. Facebook co-founder Mark Zucker- Letting people know nasty comments 5) Create a social media policy handbook JEANNIE FREEMAN berg reported in August, “For the first and personal attacks won’t be tolerated for your newsroom and make it required Accounting Manager time ever, one billion people used Face- has been helpful when it comes to man- reading. [email protected] • (405) 499-0027 book in a single day.” aging comments on the Daily News’ Social media can be a great tool for For Smith, statistics like this reaffirm website and Facebook page, says Smith. newsrooms but it can be a source of trou- SCOTT WILKERSON how useful social media tools can be in Repeat offenders are blocked from ble if you aren’t careful. Create a social Front Office/Building Mgr. connecting with a news audience. posting, says Smith, and readers help media policy handbook and let everyone [email protected] • (405) 499-0020 “I don’t think you can say it more police the site. Keeping trolls at bay know your guidelines for personal and powerfully than that,” she says. “We “tends to change the tenor of the conver- professional use of social media. Remind MEMBER SERVICES need to be using social media.” sation,” she says. your staff that they represent the news Smith, a 2014-2015 fellow at the Don- LISA (POTTS) SUTLIFF 4) Use social media to collect content. outlet at all times. ald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, If you have a small news staff, your For example, the Daily News discour- Member Services Director started a social media training program local community can help be your eyes ages reporters from “friending” sources [email protected] • (405) 499-0026 at the Daily News known as “Social and ears. For example, a citizen posted a on Facebook. Media Ninja School.” Smith recently photo of a crime scene van on the Daily It also forbids staff from using photos ADVERTISING spoke at the Missouri Press Associ- from people’s private Facebook pages News’ Facebook page, which alerted the LANDON COBB ation’s annual convention about why news outlet to a potential news story. without prior consent. newsrooms should be using social Sales Director “Without him, we wouldn’t have 6) Invite your advertising department to use media. She gave six examples of how known,” says Smith. social media, too. [email protected] • (405) 499-0022 she uses Facebook and Twitter in her Encourage people to share their pho- Ad departments should use social CINDY SHEA newsroom. tos with you. Smith says the audience is media to “establish themselves as 1) Listen to your audience and eager to share photos, especially ones of experts,” says Smith. Platforms like Advertising Director find out what they like. their children. Twitter can be a place to share advertis- [email protected] • (405) 499-0023 When Smith looked at the insights In one promotional campaign, Smith ing trends and news about upcoming BRENDA POER page on her news outlet’s Facebook gathered enough photos to monetize local promotions, she advises. page, she said she was shocked to see Advertising Assistant the success of videos on the page. (Vid- [email protected] • (405) 499-0035 eos were the second highest type of post on the Facebook page, after links CREATIVE SERVICES to content.) It surprised Smith because JENNIFER GILLILAND the Daily News doesn’t produce a lot of You’ve Got Questions! Creative Services Director videos. [email protected] • (405) 499-0028 However, seeing the insight has • Can I photograph minors without consent? reminded her of how important it is to ASHLEY NOVACHICH learn what type of content is important to an audience. • Can police deny access to records Editorial/Creative Assistant “Before doing anything else you need by issuing a press release? [email protected] • (405) 499-0029 to listen, and by listen I mean you need COMPUTER ADVICE to find out what your audience wants and • Should I alter my archives where they want it,” she says. WILMA (MELOT) NEWBY Remember, your audience may differ when a person demands it? Computer Consultant in their preferences on different plat- forms, says Smith. • Can I report inaccurate [email protected] • (405) 499-0031 The Daily News has found their audi- ence likes play-by-play coverage on Twit- tesimony given in open court? DIGITAL CLIPPING ter, whether it’s a city council meeting or KEITH BURGIN a sporting event, says Smith. • What are the laws about liquor advertising? Clipping Director 2) Don’t be afraid to let people comment on [email protected] • (405) 499-0024 your website and on your Facebook. These are questions answered by the attorneys for the OPA The comment feature allows readers KYLE GRANT to continue discussions about issues in Legal Services Plan members in recent months. Newspapers always Digital Clipping Dept. the community. Commenting also allows need timely legal advice on issues related to newspaper publishing. [email protected] readers to share story ideas, point out story errors and offer feedback and fol- JENNIFER BEATLEY-CATES low-up suggestions, says Smith. Be sure You should join OPA’S Digital Clipping Dept. to respond to comments on the sites and [email protected] • (405) 499-0045 let people know you’re hearing them. Some conference attendees said they GENERAL INQUIRIES have turned off commenting on their LEGAL SERVICES PLAN! sites. Smith challenged them to recon- (405) 499-0020 sider. See www.OkPress.com/LSP or contact Lisa Sutliff Fax: (405) 499-0048 “One of the things that I would chal- at (405) 499-0026 or toll-free in Oklahoma 1-888-815-2672 Toll-free in OK: 1-888-815-2672 16 The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2015 OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS CONTEST WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AUGUST 2015 WINNERS August Column: SUZY THURMAN OBERHOLTZ, Drumright Gusher August Editorial: BRIAN BLANSETT, Tri-County Herald

AUGUST 2015 COLUMN WINNER SUZY THURMAN OBERHOLTZ, Drumright Gusher Enter and Win Big fish, small pond a $100 Check from Oklahoma I have often had to report on stories I did not want to fish in this small pond. People knew, they shared the news, cover, from something as horrible as sudden deaths of they called with offers to help, brought food, offered to run people I know due to car accidents or illness, to political errands, clean my house, and so much more importantly Natural Gas! game playing. Trust me; it goes on in small towns just as they prayed. They didn’t just say it, they did it. The August Oklahoma Natural Gas much or maybe more than in the big city. So I know how that side of this small town/community Column and Editorial Contest was Actually politics doesn’t have to involve actual politi- works, and it’s pretty amazing. judged by a member of the Oklahoma cians or party lines. Sadly people play politics in the office, You see, in small ponds when push comes to shove Journalism Hall of Fame. schools, even churches every single day. And those types there are no Democrats, Republicans, or Independents. of political maneuvers hit closer to home, and on a very There are people. personal level. And those people step up, whether it’s with prayers or 1. Each month, send a tear sheet or We tend to be big fish in a small pond, so it’s harder to money, we step up, and no one gives a hoot how those photocopy of your best column and/ ignore than in a big pond. in need vote or feel about gay marriage, abortion, or any or editorial to Oklahoma Natural Gas We can roll our eyes in disgust, or pound our chests in other hot topic. Contest, c/o OPA, 3601 N. Lincoln Blvd., anger over what our Republican, Democrat, or Indepen- This weekend we made a short road trip with my parents Oklahoma City, OK 73105-5499. dent politicians do. The more personal battles can rip apart and grandkids. So I wasn’t around to cover our locals doing friends and family, and can cost us jobs or church families. what they do best – taking care of each other – but that 2. Include the author’s name, name of It can cause us to lose respect for people we once put didn’t prevent me from finding out what people did. And publication, date of publication and on a pedestal. It’s hard to find out how people really feel the amazing part is not one person I talked to, who I know category entered (column or editorial). about issues, or what parts of their personality you never worked hard to make things happen, talked about their part knew existed. in things. They all gave the kudos to others, and the glory 3. Only ONE editorial and/or ONE column With the explosion of social media such as Facebook or to God. per writer per month will be accepted. Twitter the world seems much smaller. And we all have an Whether it’s a Cushing car lot calling Christy Beard audience for our every thought. We inflate our fish status, about doing a fundraiser to help with travel expenses for 4. All entries for the previous month must while diminishing our pond even further. her many trips to Oklahoma City for McKoy’s treatments, or be at the OPA office by the 15th of the How many of you have people you thought you had a a group of people putting on a softball fundraiser for Drum- current month. deep connection with, but now you can’t figure out why you right Fire Chief Loren Wade Geyer who is fighting blood are friends? I am pretty sure a lot of people feel that way cancer, or two women in Yale spending weeks gathering 5. Winning entries will be reproduced on about me. People I’ve known most of my life are shocked donations and planning a huge Back 2 School Bash for the the OPA website at www.OkPress.com. at how I truly feel about hot topics. Just when they assume kids – all these big fish in small ponds work together and I am a liberal I turn around and do or say something very get amazing things done. conservative. And they don’t just work for one goal; they work with Entries must have been previously Small towns make us feel like a big fish in a small pond. others to make other goals happen as well. published in print. Contest open to We don’t have anonymity. We can’t hide our bad qualities As I marvel at how much just a few people in a very all OPA member newspapers. among the masses. small area can accomplish, I am so thankful to be one of Sometimes that sucks. those fish in this little pond. Although Oklahoma Natural Gas Company But there are times when being a big fish in a small pond I might love to travel to bigger ponds. I may be blessed selects representative contest winners’ is pretty awesome. to know and love people who are well known in very big work for use in this monthly ad, the views On a personal level when I went through breast cancer ponds. But I wouldn’t trade ponds with anyone. I am proud expressed in winning columns and editorials twice, along with chemo and radiation, I went public with of the fish in this pond, and the stories I get to cover. are those of the writers and don’t necessarily it. There was no hiding it anyway, because we are ALL big reflect the Company’s opinions.

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