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Celebrating Our 150th Year! The Kansas Publisher Official monthly publication of the Kansas Press Association May 15, 2013

Inside Today Page 2 Jim Pumarlo encourages editors to make sure their opinions are expressed as well. Page 3 John Foust says there are different kinds of communication for different situations. Page 4 Dena Sattler talks about how she was influenced as a young journalist by Bill Brown. (From left) Bill Brown, Paul Stevens and Edward Seaton were inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall Page 6 of Fame at the Kansas Press Association annual convention in Topeka May 3. See photos from the recent Kansas Press Association annual convention in Topeka. Three join honor roll of Kansas journalists hree professional journalists — a former Kansas State University. Page 8 Kansas State University educator, a former • Edward Seaton, editor in chief of the Man- David Seaton remembers his TAssociated Press bureau chief and long- hattan Mercury and long-time leader of the Inter friend and mentor, Emerson time Manhattan newspaper publisher — were American Press Association’s press freedom Lynn Jr. inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame efforts in Latin America. Friday night at the annual meeting of the Kansas • Paul Stevens, former AP writer, bureau chief Page 9 Press Association. and regional vice president. See the Awards of Excellence The meeting at Topeka’s Capitol Plaza Hotel Brown was editor and publisher in Garden Sweepstakes Award winners also included recognition for reporters and editors City during the late 1950s and early 1960s and and learn about new KPA board for community service, investigative reporting directed coverage of the murders of four members members and officers. and career accomplishments. of the Herb Clutter family in nearby Holcomb in Those named to the Hall of Fame included: 1959. Page 10 • Bill Brown, a former editor and publisher in See CONVENTION on Page 3 Doug Anstaett wonders why the Garden City who went on to teach journalism at transparency President Barack Obama promised seemingly AP phone records flap riles industry never came to fruition. he Reporters Committee General James M. Cole, the Re- or an opportunity to seek judicial for Freedom of the Press porters Committee and 50 news review.” KPA Calendar Tand major news organiza- organizations stated, “In the The Reporters Committee tions are calling on the U.S. Jus- 30 years since the Department letter explained that the Attorney tice Department to return secretly issued guidelines governing its General’s guidelines for subpoe- Sept. 12-15 subpoenaed phone records of subpoena practice as it relates to nas to the news media are very National Newspaper Associa- more than 100 Associated Press phone records from journalists, specific in requiring the approval tion 127th annual convention, journalists, to explain how such none of us can remember an in- of the attorney general; a narrow Phoenix. an egregious overreach could stance where such an overreach- scope of inquiry; the need to happen and outline what will be ing dragnet for newsgathering exhaust all alternative means Dec. 15 done to mitigate the damage. materials was deployed by the to obtaining the information; Celebrate the 222nd anniver- In a letter to Attorney General Department, particularly without sary of the U.S. Bill of Rights. Eric Holder and Deputy Attorney notice to the affected reporters See RCFP on Page 5 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 2 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 Opinion pages must vary widely, 2011-12 KPA Board Dena Sattler President but make sure your voice is heard Garden City Telegram he 2012 elections are in page editor of the Sacramento [email protected] the rearview mirror, and Bee, who wrote: “There are Tnewly elected lawmakers so many things wrong with Dan Thalmann have settled into their routines. Katches’ conclusion I barely First Vice President For most editors and reporters, know where to start.” Katches, in Washington County News the next cycle of elections is an e-mail to Leavenworth, said [email protected] likely out of mind. he wasn’t advocating the demise Don’t move on so quickly. It’s of editorials, but he did suggest Susan Lynn routine for political commenta- that eliminating partisan editori- Second Vice President tors to rate the president after als would be a smart move for Iola Register [email protected] the first 100 days in office. Why newspapers if they want to avoid not check in with local elected losing readers. Jim Pumarlo Sarah Kessinger officials on a regular basis and, Wow. Imagine if the litmus Treasurer in concert, with the respective test for newsroom decisions is Marysville Advocate governing bodies? The strongest whether an aspect of coverage [email protected] election coverage is not simply turned off offends a reader. and on. Continuing coverage, if thoughtfully Katches warns about the potential fallout Ben Marshall planned and carried out, can enrich your from writing editorials. But what about Past President coverage of local public affairs. complaints fielded by editors with regard Sterling Bulletin Checking in regularly also goes a long to everyday content? A parent who charges [email protected] way toward holding elected officials ac- favoritism in sports coverage. A president countable. Your reports will provide a solid of a civic club who says its activities don’t A.J. Bozarth foundation when it comes time to endorse receive as much attention as other organi- Central District Director candidates in the next zations. A political Norwich News, South Haven New Era election. candidate who claims [email protected] My passion for Editors and publishers that he or she did not weighing in on candi- should welcome reader receive a fair shake in Susan Cantrell dates is at cross-pur- coverage of a forum. Northeast District Director poses with a prediction feedback. ... At the same A couple upset by an Lawrence Journal-World from Mark Katches, time, newspapers that abbreviated write-up [email protected] editorial director of the for a wedding report avoid any level of contro- M. Olaf Frandsen Center for Investigative submitted six months versy will soon become Legislative Director Reporting. His crystal after the fact. Commu- Salina Journal ball: “Newspapers will irrelevant to their com- nity members upset by [email protected] start to taper off writing munities. recognition of a same- editorials. They’ll find sex marriage. Gregg Ireland that they can be a leader Editors and publish- Daily Director in their communities by engaging audi- ers should welcome reader feedback, and Topeka Capital-Journal ences, moderating forums, holding events use the comments to review and strengthen [email protected] and curating roundtable discussion while their decision-making and coverage. At the avoiding the pitfall of alienating a signifi- same time, newspapers that avoid any level Brad Lowell cant percentage of their audience by telling of controversy will soon become irrelevant Northwest District Director people what to think.” to their communities. Concordia Blade-Empire I hope his prediction fizzles, and I echo [email protected] comments by Stuart Leavenworth, editorial See PUMARLO on Page 4 Travis Mounts April KDAN, KCAN winners Non-Daily Director Times-Sentinel Newspapers he following newspapers sold either KDAN or KCAN ads in April 2013. [email protected] Remember, if you sell one of these ads, which run in almost 150 Kansas newspa- Tpers, you keep half the money. On out-of-state ads, you get half the commission. Andy Taylor • Anderson County Review — two 2x4 KDANs for $1,650 profit. Southeast District Director • GateHouse Media — one 2x2 KDAN for $400 profit. Montgomery County Chronicle • Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter — one 2x2 KDAN for $400 profit. [email protected] • Hays Daily News — one regional 2x4 KDAN for $210 profit. • GateHouse Media — 19 KCAN ads for $2,850 profit. Southwest District Director • Russell County News — one KCAN ad for $150 profit. Position Open Call Sara Marstall at (855) 572-1863 or email at [email protected] for details on how you can participate in the network profit sharing program. Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 3 When to use high-touch, low-touch communications ravis is an experienced sales person get-acquainted visit. most powerful communications tools in who works hard to develop and 2. Voice-to-voice phone call. A phone your arsenal.” Tmaintain rapport with his advertisers. conversation doesn’t provide the opportu- 5. Text. In order for text messaging to “I believe it’s important to touch every- nity to read body language – which is an work, there has to be an existing relation- one in my client base on a regular basis,” he important part of communication. But it is ship with that particular client. Otherwise, said. “Different situations call for differ- next best thing to a face-to-face meeting. it’s a wasted effort. ent kinds of touches. If I need to advance “I’ve advanced a lot of sales in phone 6. Voice mail. “If you’re returning a call a sale, it’s high-touch all the way. In other calls,” said Travis. “If you catch a client at or providing follow up information, voice situations, a low-touch a good time when they’re not in the middle mail is a good thing,” Travis explained, technique may work of something else, they “because you’re fine.” can be more relaxed responding to a specific This strategic ap- than in a face-to-face A phone conversation request. But if you’re proach makes a lot of appointment. The key doesn’t provide the op- making cold calls, a sense. In descending is to be brief and get to portunity to read body voice mail message is order of impact, his the point quickly. Most likely to be deleted.” top seven touches are business phone calls language – which is an 7. Social media. (1) face-to-face, (2) are short.” important part of com- This is at the bottom of phone call, (3) e-mail, 3. E-mail. Accord- Travis’ list. “If mean- (4) snail mail, (5) text ing to Travis, “E-mail munication. ingful dialogue is the messaging, (6) voice John Foust is a great tool when objective,” He asked, mail and (7) social you need to create a “how person-centered media. Let’s take a communications trail, follow up on meet- is a message that can be viewed by other closer look: ings or send personalized information. But it people?” 1. Face-to-face meeting. This ranks ranks low on the touch scale when you send It comes down to this: High touch equals highest on the touch-scale. “For impact, you e-mail blasts or cookie cutter messages.” better communication. And more sales. can’t beat an in-person conversation,” Tra- 4. Snail mail. The more of yourself you vis said. “You’re in the same room talking invest in snail mail, the more effective the John Foust has conducted training about the same thing at the same time. This message. Form letters and direct mail pieces programs for thousands of newspaper ad- also gives you the opportunity to tour their are not as personal – and don’t rate as highly vertising professionals. Many are using his business, see their products first hand, and – as handwritten notes or personal letters. training videos to save time and get quick meet employees.” “It’s a shame that more sales people results from in-house training. E-mail for Context is important. A meeting to gather don’t send handwritten notes,” Travis said. information at [email protected]. information, present campaign ideas or “A handwritten note – especially a thank (c) Copyright 2013 by John Foust. All analyze ad results is more meaningful than a you note – is so rare that it is one of the rights reserved.

onstrations of the American Agricultural showed how leaders of a union based in Convention Movement. Kansas City, Kan., gave high-paying jobs He retired as vice president/Central to family members, and received million of Continued from Page 1 Region but continues to communicate about dollars in pay and perks as union mem- Later, he taught at K-State for more than AP with a large list of followers. bership declined, and as many members 10 years, and his students still affectionately You can read expanded stories about the struggled to find work. remember “Mr. Brown” as the instructor inductees by going to one of the following: • The Hutchinson News staff, recipient who sparked their interest in a reporting http://kspress.com/636/brown-bill of the Boyd Community Service Award for career. http://kspress. com/635/seaton- its journalism mentorship program for area Seaton, publisher in Manhattan since edward- high school students. 1969, has served as chairman of the Landon http://kspress.com/637/stevens-paul The News has worked with students to Lecture Series, named for the former Other awards presented included: make sure their high school newspapers governor and 1936 Republican presidential • Elon Torrence, former AP reporter in continued to be published. nominee, Alf Landon. The lecture series Topeka, who received the Gaston Out- The KPA also unveiled a new video, brings major national and world leaders to standing Mentor Award for excellence as a “What We Do Still Matters,” as the associa- K-State each year. reporter and his decades spent training new tion marked its 150th anniversary. Stevens began his AP career in 1973 in reporters for the news service. The video, recorded and produced by Albany, N.Y., transferred to St. Louis a year • Bob Greer, editor of the Protection Chris Lollar, includes the comments of six later and then to Wichita in 1976. Press, recipient of the Clyde M. Reed Jr. KPA member publishers, staff members and He became Albuquerque bureau chief in Master Editor Award. Greer started the community leaders. 1979, but his goal was to return to Kansas newspaper in 1986 after a long career writ- To view it, go here: http://kspress. City, where he was named chief of bureau ing for newspapers including the Garden com/649/what-we-do-still-matters-video in 1984. City Telegram. On Saturday morning, Greer and Brown While in Wichita, he covered the first of • Judy Thomas, reporter for the Kansas sat on a panel moderated by Tom Eblen the BTK killings, a sniper attack from the City Star, who received the Victor Murdock to discuss covering big stories such as the 26th floor of a downtown hotel and dem- Award for her investigative stories that- Clutter family murders in 1959. 4 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 There are mentors out there; latch onto one ost of us can point to excep- ler for a short, solid lede. He also had Association annual convention in tional mentors who made a a knack for showing a reporter whose Topeka, I was honored to be elected M difference in our careers. copy was a bit too wordy the path to president of the KPA board of directors While I benefited from the guidance clearer, more concise writing. the same weekend Bill was recognized of several good journalists as I worked He balanced his criticism with posi- by Kansas journalists as one of the new my way up in the newsroom, one in tive feedback a young reporter needed members of our press association’s Hall particular who spent just a few days at to tackle the next assignment with of Fame. my hometown newspaper left a lasting confidence. As I reflected impression. It was training on the one-on-one Bill Brown came that mattered, and Every newspaper sessions with a writ- to our southeast Iowa perhaps more today should consider working coach so many paper from Kansas, than ever before. years ago — and the where he had served Every newspa- ing with a writing difference he made as editor-publisher per should consider coach. Better writing in my career — I of The Garden City working with a writ- and efforts to produce wondered how oth- Telegram before ing coach. Better ers in my midst had joining the staff at writing and efforts more insightful, in- opportunities to ben- Kansas State Univer- to produce more depth local content efit from mentors in sity. insightful, in-depth the same way. I was a young, local content readers readers cannot find I do know we all impressionable re- Dena Sattler cannot find anywhere anywhere else prom- had the opportunity porter. Eager to learn else promise to help ise to help us stay rel- during KPA’s annual as much as possible from someone us stay relevant for convention to gain good enough to be enlisted as a writing many years to come. evant for many years to valuable information coach, I signed up for one of the first Throughout my come. and training from time slots Bill offered. The plan was for career, as I moved leaders in our field. everyone in the newsroom to work with forward in vari- Convention the writing coach. ous reporting and editing positions, I attendees collected ideas on how to A number of staffers apparently remembered Bill’s tips and input. How respond to changing readership habits weren’t interested or didn’t have time, ironic it was for me to one day have and trends. Sessions touched on better though, so I snatched up their spots. the privilege of being named editor- ways to conduct research online, and During each meeting with Bill, I publisher at The Telegram, the same outlined a variety of digital opportuni- brought more copy for him to critique. position Bill had decades before. Like any good editor, he was a stick- And during the recent Kansas Press See SATTLER on Page 10

observation came on the heels of the 2012 Capitol. The obvious question: If newspa- Pumarlo elections, a time when those newspapers pers believe so strongly in calling govern- who take their editorial responsibility seri- ment bodies to action, or criticizing them for Continued from Page 2 ously – read: endorse candidates for elective lack of action, shouldn’t they have equally office – come under attack for “telling strong convictions about the individuals During my tenure as editor of the people how to vote.” who will ultimately make those decisions? Republican Eagle at Red Wing, Minn., we The charge has always amused me. Katches is correct that newspapers are routinely launched aggressive editorials, Readers and special-interest groups in perfect position to engage audiences especially on local issues. In an extreme routinely seek attention for their endorse- through a variety of avenues. Many are case, the consequences were significant – ments. Organizations from the chamber of already doing so. the loss of a major advertiser who disagreed commerce and labor unions to environmen- Editors should constantly seek ways with our stance on a proposed downtown tal and educational interests submit press to increase the number and diversity of development. releases on who they support and why. voices on their editorial pages. And, most I also remember when the teachers’ Hundreds of readers forward letters to the important, ensure the newspaper’s opinion union urged a boycott when we weighed editors endorsing candidates. What’s wrong remains at the forefront. in on contract negotiations. About a dozen with a newspaper sharing its opinion on teachers did cancel their subscriptions. But which candidates are best suited to serve Jim Pumarlo writes, speaks and at least one teacher didn’t miss a beat on community interests? provides training on community newsroom the news by buying the newspaper at the Even those newspapers that avoid success strategies. He is author of “Journal- corner drug store – at a higher price than her endorsing candidates routinely deliver edito- ism Primer: A Guide to Community News subscription offered. rials targeted at decision-makers. The edito- Coverage,” “Votes and Quotes: A Guide to At its core, however, our editorials rial might address a school board’s delibera- Outstanding Election Coverage” and “Bad prompted and promoted a lively exchange tions over whether to implement all-day News and Good Judgment: A Guide to of opinions on issues that mattered to our kindergarten, or a county board’s discussion Reporting on Sensitive Issues in Small-Town residents. about setbacks for feedlot operations, or any Newspapers.” He can be reached at www. It’s likely no coincidence that Katches’ number of public policy debates at the State pumarlo.com or at [email protected]. Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 5

pose such a threat, the Department has se- RCFP verely harmed its working relationship with KPA Office Staff the nation’s news media, which time and Doug Anstaett Continued from Page 1 time again have undertaken good-faith efforts Executive Director to cooperate with government lawyers in a [email protected] and the balancing of law enforcement needs way that protects the public’s interest both in against the public’s right to know. law enforcement and in independent and au- Amy Blaufelder The guidelines also require the Justice tonomous newsgathering,” the letter added. Accountant Department to inform news media about “This inexcusable breach of respect for [email protected] the intent to subpoena phone records and the independence of the news media and for negotiate for release, unless such discussions the importance of confidential sources un- Emily Bradbury would threaten the integrity of the investiga- derscores the need for a federal shield law,” Member Services Director, KPA tion. “By deciding that in this case involving said Reporters Committee Chairman Tony Executive Director, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected Mauro, U.S. Supreme Court correspondent Kids Voting Kansas news organizations that a subpoena would for The National Law Journal. [email protected]

Brown, Greer team up to discuss Richard Gannon Governmental Affairs Director how to report on crisis situations [email protected] By Kathy Hanks, Hutchinson News Brown was speaking Saturday morning hen it comes to covering a crisis, during the Kansas Press Association’s an- Lori Jackson former newspaper editor and nual meeting in Topeka. Together with Bob Administrative Assistant/Advertising Wpublisher Bill Brown said it’s best Greer, a writer on Brown’s staff 54 years [email protected] to never have one. ago, they shared memories of how they But, when that’s impossible, his next best covered the incident in those pre-technology Sara Marstall suggestion is to never let it happen on a years. Advertising Director Sunday, because newspaper staff might not He also suggested it would be best not [email protected] be available. to have a notable writer from the East Coast “They weren’t,” said Brown, about the show up writing a book on the crisis. But KPA Consultants day he was at the helm of the Garden City there was no stopping Truman Capote when Tom Eblen Telegram back in November 1959 when he arrived in Garden City, carrying a letter Community Newspaper Tune-ups Herb Clutter and three other members of his of introduction from the president of Kansas [email protected] family were murdered in Holcomb. State University. Even Brown’s gruffness It was Sunday and Brown was at church couldn’t inhibit Capote. Ron Fields waiting for two of the Clutter children, “The problem we had,” Brown said, “he Technology Consultant Nancy and Kenyon, to show up for his came in to meet me on deadline and I said, Hays Daily News class. The local coroner, who was in another ‘I’ll be with you when we get the paper (785) 628-1081 or 800-657-6017 room at the Garden City Methodist Church, done.’ “ But Capote thought that when he [email protected] was alerted to the emergency at the Clutter walked in they should stop everything.” farmhouse. He grabbed Brown from class, “I didn’t think Bill was rude; I thought saying they needed to stop at the newspaper he was extra rude,” Greer said, recalling that Mike Kautsch for a camera. first newsroom encounter with Capote, who Media Law, KU School of Law Crime-scene investigations were handled went on to write “In Cold Blood.” [email protected] differently back then. Brown was one of the When Capote’s book eventually came first in the home, discovering Nancy and her out, Brown wrote a review, saying it was a Mike Merriam mother, Bonnie Clutter, shot dead in their well-written book, but not factual. Media Law, Legal Hotline beds. His photos of the four bodies being Friday night, Brown was inducted into (785) 233-3700 removed from a side door made the front the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame, during [email protected] pages of newspapers nationwide the next See CRISIS on Page 8 day. FRIENDS OF KPA Randy Brown Executive Director This month’s question Kansas Sunshine Coalition Q. I’d like to watch the Kansas Press Association’s video produced in for Open Government, WSU honor of the 150th anniversary of the association. [email protected] A. We unveiled a video, “What We Do Still Matters.” It included interviews with the publishers of the Washington County News, Marysville Advocate, Lawrence Journal-World, Garden City Tele- gram, Lincoln Sentinel-Republican and Iola Register, some newspaper staff members and community leaders. View it here: http://kspress.com/649/what-we-do-still-matters-video The video was underwritten by the Kansas Newspaper Foundation. 6 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863

Scenes from the 2013 KPA annual convention (Clockwise from above) • Elon Torrence, long-time Associated Press reporter in Topeka, was recipient of the Gaston Outstanding Mentor Award.

• Bill Brown introduced Protection Press executive editor and publisher Bob Greer as winner of the Clyde M. Reed Jr. Master Editor Award. Brown also was inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame.

• Paul Stevens, formerly of the Associated Press, was named to the Hall of Fame.

•Edward Seaton, Manhattan Mercury, shown with sons Jay and Ned, before his Hall of Fame induction.

•Kathy Hanks and Amy Bickel of the Hutchinson News accepted the Boyd Community Service Award on be- half of the newspaper staff for The News’ high school journalism mentorship program. Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 7 Job Openings/For Sale NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE health care, lifestyle, copy editing and/or page publication. This is an excellent opportunity for 114-year-old county seat weekly newspaper in design. This is a perfect position for a multital- someone dedicated to community journalism SE Kansas for sale. The newspaper is qualified ented new graduate seeking to explore different and who is willing to write, take pictures, sell to publish legal advertising and has a strong dis- aspects of journalism and assemble top-notch ads, lay out pages, work in circulation as well play advertising base with unlimited potential. clips while becoming personally involved in a as lead a four person staff. 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Photo skills are a definite plus as are EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER — The able offer refused. For more information email interests in one or more of these topical areas: Beloit Call is seeking an energetic, creative per- Dena Sattler, [email protected], or call education, sports, government, agriculture, son to edit and manage the three-days-a-week (620) 275-8500, extension 201. 8 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 Emerson Lynn, Jr.: He was a mentor and a friend By David Seaton publisher could be a community booster, a our colleagues. t is always hard to lose someone who committed political voice and an activist all Mickey died unexpectedly in 2009, made a difference in your life. at the same time. shortly after Callie and I had stayed with her I For me, Emerson Lynn, Jr., was one of Then I mentioned my doubts to Emerson. and Emerson at their home in Iola. Callie those people. He responded, “I don’t have a problem with had shown her art and presented a talk at the Emerson was the long-time publisher of integrity.” That comment stuck. Bolus Art Center there. We felt Mickey had the Iola Register and a respected editorial Along with others, I learned from Emer- just been swept away. writer on Kansas government and politics. son you could make your way in community Later, a friend of many years, Edith Bron- Some called him the journalism and write what was really on your son, herself widowed, became Emerson’s William Allen White of mind. You had to do your homework and companion in his last years his day. respect those who disagreed, but if you wrote Near the end of his days, Emerson volun- Emerson died April the truth as you saw it, and acted on it, you teered that he had lived a good life and was 24, 2013, at age 88. could sleep at night. ready to die. He first befriended “If you love it, and he did, running a com- me in the late 1960’s Close family friends munity newspaper is a good life,” Angelo when I was working in Emerson and Mickey had been told the congregation at the memo- Washington for Kansas good friends of my parents, Dick rial service for his father at the Sen. James B. Pear- and Mary Seaton of Coffeyville. First Presbyterian Church in Iola. son. The Lynn family The Lynns bridged generations Susan, now publisher of the — Emerson, his wife easily, gaining the rapport with Register, drew a laugh when she Mickey, sons Emerson David Seaton younger people like my wife, quoted her dad saying, “It doesn’t III, Angelo and Michael, Callie, and me that comes with this seem right that I should be paid for and daughter Susan — came to the nation’s kind of relationship. this job.” capital for a visit. Emerson was, as more than From that day on, Emerson Lynn, Jr., was one of his sons said at his May 4 Last words my mentor and friend. I have long felt he memorial service, an adventurer. Until his last weeks, suffering picked me out for a special kind of support. I He and Mickey traveled the world, from cancer that spread to several guess he figured I needed it. often with other family members. Emerson Lynn Jr. organs, Emerson tried to keep Like White, Emerson was a small-town He loved to hike in the Rocky abreast of what was happening in Kansas publisher with a strong political Mountains, where the Lynns have a cottage Kansas. The news did not make him feel voice. in Estes Park. At the age of 88 this past sum- better. White used his to straighten out the mer, Emerson walked six miles “a step every Emerson rued Gov. Sam Brownback’s Republican Party. His anti-populist editorial, three seconds,” according to Emerson III. effort to make Kansas more like Texas, with “What’s the Matter with Kansas?” went viral “Work was his life,” said Michael of this low or no individual income taxes, under- in national magazines. father. funded public education, low wages and Emerson used his voice in a slightly more Emerson, Jr., arose early, worked hard and inadequate social services. bipartisan way. He became the editorial did more than his share as a leader in orga- The epitome of the present-day moder- conscience of his beloved Kansas, support- nizations like the Kansas Press Association. ate Republican, Emerson Lynn, Jr., stood for ing progressive leaders and warring against Then he would go home and play tennis. the balanced, bipartisan state government an outmoded tax code and a state chamber He had a “devotion to task,” Emerson leadership we in this state have known for executive who belittled highways and public III said, always seeking to “raise the Kansas generations. education, two things Emerson considered people to their greatness.” Emerson’s last words, according to his vital to the state. Mickey was a wonderful companion for son, Michael, were, “Pray for Kansas.” Taking stands on political issues went out Emerson, always game to travel or mix it There is no need to say more. of fashion in the 1970s as newspapers tried to up with her husband’s small town journalist maintain what was left of their monopoly in friends. Mickey, my wife, Callie, and other David Seaton is publisher emeritus of the the marketplace. When I came to the Courier spouses had good times together while Emer- Winfield Daily Courier and a member of the in 1978, I had my doubts about how a local son and I talked politics and newspapers with Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame.

distinguished career, and many former col- gram began, originally endowed by a gift Crisis leagues and students were on hand to honor from a former student who wanted to honor him as a journalism instructor and former Brown, who had a major influence on him Continued from Page 5 boss. Before heading to Garden City, Brown when he was a student. the Kansas Press Association’s President’s was managing editor of the morning edition But covering the Clutter murders seems Banquet. of The Hutchinson News. to be what so many are fascinated about Greer, editor of the Protection Press, was At Kansas State University, where he when they learn of Brown’s career path. recipient of the Clyde M. Reed Jr. Master was known as Mr. Brown, he served 10 “I almost wish it would go away,” Brown Editor Award. Greer started the newspa- years as director of student publications. said, after the morning session at KPA. per in 1986 after a long career writing for After retiring in 1981, he moved to London, However, he admitted that, 54 years newspapers. where he worked on a master’s degree. In later, time has taken away the edge of that There is so much more to Brown’s 1990, the Bill Brown Master Editor Pro- crisis. Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 9

2013 AOE Sweepstakes Winners Accepting Sweepstakes Awards in their newspaper categories at Beth Day, Wamego Smoke Signal; and News Sweepstakes (below) the KPA annual Awards of Excellence were: Advertising Sweep- Tommy Felts, Ottawa Herald, Mark Davis, Kansas City Star; stakes (above) Joe Warren, Atchison Globe; Dena Sattler, Garden Jeff Cott, Derby Informer; Kent Bush, Augusta Gazette; and Pat City Telegram; Jessica Price, Hutchinson News; Trevor Feldhaus- Lowry, Hays Daily News. Not shown is the Kansas City Business en, Leader & Times; Dave Wolman, Osawatomie Graphic; and Journal.

Sattler to lead KPA board; Kessinger moves into chairs ena Sattler, editor and Northeast District director. publisher of the Garden M. Olaf Frandsen, editor and DCity Telegram, was elected publisher of the Salina Journal, was president of the Kansas Press Asso- appointed by Sattler to a one-year ciation Board of Directors May 4 at term as legislative director, while the association’s annual convention Gregg Ireland, editor and publisher in Topeka. of the Topeka Capital-Journal, was Dena Sattler Dan Thalmann M. Olaf Frandsen Other officers elected included reappointed as daily director. Dan Thalmann, editor and publisher Travis Mounts, managing editor of the Washington County News, of Times-Sentinel Newspapers, will was elected first vice president, fill the non-daily director position while Susan Lynn of the Iola formerly held by Kessinger. Register was elected second vice The Southwest District director president. Sarah Kessinger, editor of position, formerly held by Randy the Marysville Advocate, will serve Mitchell of GateHouse Media, the next year as treasurer. remains open. Andy Taylor, editor of the Other members of the board are Montgomery County Chronicle, Ben Marshall, past president, Brad was re-elected Southeast District Lowell, Northwest District director, director, and Susan Cantrell, Law- and A.J. Bozarth, Central District rence Journal-World, was re-elected director. Susan Lynn Sarah Kessinger Travis Mounts 10 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 We’re starting to see through the ‘transparent presidency’ emember the old story about the do anything to thwart your success. hold so dear? farmer who, after hitching up his During his first term, the president held Of course that has something to do with Rmule to a plow, picked up a 2x4 and few news conferences, at least by historical it. whacked it across the forehead? standards, and seemed to prefer speeches Government has never been our friend, Incredulous, a city slicker confronted the over direct confrontations with the journal- nor is it supposed to be. Neither are we to be farmer: “Why did you do that?” ists whose job is to scrutinize the presidency. the friend of government. “Well, when you want them to do some- His opponents said he couldn’t seem to get We are supposed to investigate it, scruti- thing, first you have to out of “campaign” mode. nize it, question it, badger it and never accept get their attention!” The latest revelation — the surreptitious pat answers for complex questions. It may not have been confiscation of the electronic communica- Are we doing our job? a 2x4, but I think the tions records of several Associated Press Certainly, some of us are, which is why news industry just got an reporters and editors by the U.S. Justice we’re in this predicament right now. alarming wake-up call Department, all in an attempt to investigate The Associated Press came upon infor- from its own govern- leaks of classified information — is a game- mation that it believed the American people ment. changer. should know, and they published it. They don’t like us. So you don’t just jump to conclusions Our system is set up with the press as an They consider us the and think I’m a closet conservative who was independent entity and, it is hoped, an impar- enemy rather than the just waiting for the president to stumble so tial witness and reporter of what government pesky watchdogs we Doug Anstaett I could delight in his troubles, I voted twice officials do. thought we were. And for Barack Obama. We are meant to be the thorn in their side, they’ll stop at nothing, including destroy- I had great expectations for the president. the burr in their saddle, always trying to keep ing the news industry’s most trusted sources I had heard him speak in the mid-2000’s in government honest. of information, when they’re searching for Topeka, before he announced he was running If we are doing our jobs, and government evidence to plug leaks. for president, and I drew inspiration from his employees are doing theirs, these kinds of President Obama promised to be the most words, as millions of Americans did. confrontations are inevitable. “transparent” chief executive in our nation’s But the recent revelations have been dis- Even so, we’re disappointed. history when he took office in 2009. concerting and, frankly, quite disappointing. We want answers. We want changes. But what has happened since is less a They reveal a president — or at least an ad- And we deserve them. transparent presidency than one mired in the ministration — that hasn’t always followed But we will probably get what adminis- age-old problems caused by partisan politics. its own lofty rhetoric. trations down through the ages have given You want to be re-elected and you want Am I — better yet, are we in the news us: excuses and platitudes. your opponents to be defeated. industry — upset because this particular The opposition wants to make sure you “scandal” or “brouhaha” or whatever you Doug Anstaett is executive director of the experience a one-term presidency and will want to label it involves the profession we Kansas Press Association.

vention and other KPA events deliver Sattler value in giving newspaper staffers a wide array of information they need in Continued from Page 1 an industry that may be fast-changing, ties for our businesses, among other but always will center on the ability to offerings. generate relevant news and advertising A display of winning KPA Awards of content. Excellence contest entries of- Plenty of prospective fered inspiration. We all could mentors were at the annual learn more from the good convention to help us in our work of our peers. mission. Bill Brown even took time Whether through thought- to participate in a presenta- provoking presentations tion on how to cover a crisis, or casual conversations in sharing details of coverage of between sessions, we all had the murders of four members the opportunity during the of Holcomb’s Herb Clutter convention to connect with family in 1959, and the subse- outstanding mentors, and take quent work of author Truman Bill Brown home meaningful tips and Capote on his novel “In Cold ideas — many valuable enough Blood.” to last a career. And to think Bill was just one of many experienced journalists with a Dena Sattler is editor and pub- wealth of information to share during lisher of the Garden City Telegram and the convention. 2013-14 president of the Kansas Press Too many of our newspapers have Association board of directors. You may cut training budgets. The annual con- e-mail her at [email protected].