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FIRST PLACE, best breaking news photo, non-daily division, circulation less than 5,000 By Joe Duty | Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX high water bill—Tropical Depression Bill dumped up to 7 inches of rain on parts of Wise County Wednesday, leading to major flooding, particularly around Chico. Joel Bartlett (right) with Wise County EMS carries 9-year-old Mia Reisch from her flooded home on West Kentucky Street in Chico.
NNA’s 2016 BNEC & BNAC papers were selected as win- NAE fun facts newspaper, based in Fayetteville, BNAC fun facts Better Newspaper Editorial Contest, Overview ners and received a total of 470 • NC, sponsored the contest. • awards. Entries came from 9 news- 316 entries were received. Better Newspaper Advertising • Entries came from 39 states; papers; 9 newspapers were BNEC fun facts Contest & Newspapers And Awards were presented Sept. 24, selected as winners and received Education Winners 172 newspapers sent in a total 2016, in Franklin, TN • of 1,752 entries; and 151 news- a total of 15 awards. Kidsville 1,436 entries were received. A supplement to Publishers’ Auxiliary News!, a literacy and educational B2 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners publishers’ auxiliary November 2016
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By Marie Leonard KANSAS CITY, Mo. – At some moment this A PARTY year a U.S. baby boomer will die and, if census e system Harris County forecasts are right, the generation born between uses to provide indigent health ACCESS TO IN HARRIS COUNTY ...38 1946 and 1964 will no longer be the nation’s care services is changing as more largest. low-income individuals and Health Care Won’t matter. Years after their millennial de- 13 BUSINESS Since the Harris County Hospital scendants overtake them in numbers, aging boom- families move from the city of All Things Party! District was created in the 1960s, ers probably will be setting America’s course and, Houston to the suburbs, due in the demographics in the county many contend, building a legacy as the generation have changed, with more low- 45 14 BUSINESS part to the city’s gentri cation. 19 6 0 too divided to move government forward. Ten years ago, many of the sub- income families and individuals Kluge Tennis Ranch Sorry, Beatles: We can’t work it out. moving to unincorporated areas 290 urban areas in the county tradi- 59 In poll research and punditry, boomers who rather than inside the city. chose politics are taking heat for being in charge tionally did not have a great need during an era of incivility and Washington grid- for a publicly funded health care LEVELS OF DISADVANTAGE lock. In Congress, where the last World War II system, said Laurie Glaze, execu- 6 veteran retired in January, nearly two-thirds of lawmakers hail from the postwar population tive director of One Voice Texas, High 1 0 boom and came of age in the unrest of the 1960s a Houston-based network of pri- 1 0 and ’70s. vate and nonpro t groups work- Moderately high A recent report out of the Brookings Institution ing to ensure health needs of all notes: “The primary political output of the divided Dean Register of Salt Lake City stands outside his semi after fueling up and buying some food and drinks outside the Flying J 6 1 0 Travel Plaza on Friday in Cheyenne. Truck drivers from around the nation have been stranded around Cheyenne as Interstate 80 Moderately low 15 DINING boomers has been frustrating gridlock and histori- Texans are addressed. cally low evaluations of congressional perfor- remained closed due to a series of pileups that occurred Thursday about 20 miles west of the Capital City. Blaine McCartney/ “Even in areas like Cy-Fair, Cobblestone Market Cafe Wyoming Tribune Eagle Low mance.” as our community pushes out What happened to the peace symbols and smiley 45 beyond [Loop 610] and Beltway 17 TRANSPORTATION UPDATES faces? Today, demographers and survey takers HIGHEST PERCENT FAIR/POOR HEALTH News, data on local road projects are drafting a not-so-communal narrative of a Rain, ice pellets and t-storms kept part of I-80 closed into today 8, we’re seeing a much greater generation that they say has been split on key is- need for community services in Upper quartile (26-36 percent) Source: Houston/Harris County State of Health 25 EDUCATION sues for decades, leading now to policy standoffs By Sarah Zoellick Claycomb said a low-pres- about 2 inches of total pre- these outlying areas,” she said. Concealed carry legislation moves that may continue for several years. At a glance [email protected] sure system called a cipitation on our area. “We’re seeing a lot of rebuilding through Texas Legislature “Any generation that’s in charge will always get “Denver low” has parked “The good thing is we were the blame, or the credit, for the state of affairs,” The Wyoming CHEYENNE – An ongoing itself over the area, and ex- really dry before this, and we inside Loop 610, which is push- health care coverage to 500,000 indigent health care system. quality of health care,” Harris Department of 30 SCHOOL NOTES said boomer Matt Thornhill, founder of a for-profit spring storm and crash periencing such a wide vari- had problems with wild- ing out low- to moderate-income Harris County residents—puts “If the burden remains on the County Judge Ed Emmett said. market research initiative called Generations Transportation said Friday cleanup efforts kept a large ety of weather is not uncom- CALENDAR that Interstate 80 fires,” Claycomb said. “This 36 Matter. portion of Interstate 80 mon for that type of system. families.” a strain on the county’s nan- property taxpayers of Harris “We’re stuck: We’re mandated between Cheyenne and will definitely put an end to “But the evidence is stacked up high against the closed Friday following a “It’s pulling up low-level In addition, the state’s rejection cial resources to provide these County and we’re not allowed to provide services, but the only 39 DRINKS Laramie will remain that.” boomers, at least when it comes to the world of series of pileups that injured moisture from the Gulf of Three20Three, Creapshun closed through sometime The Wyoming Department of a federal expansion of Medic- services since it relies solely on access to federal funds, that will revenue is property tax dollars.” divisive politics.” 27 people Thursday. 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FIRST PLACE, excellence in typography, Second PLACE, excellence in typography, THIRD PLACE, excellence in typography, daily & non daily division daily & non-daily division daily & non-daily division The Community Impact Newspaper-CyFair Edition, Pflugerville, TX Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY
Excellence in Typography Praise: Smart use of kerning or select headings. Some of the Honorable Mention(s)—Door County Advocate, Sturgeon Bay, Reader is immediately drawn to the picture. Timely, newsworthy, Daily & Non-daily Division display type fonts and baseline rotations support the publication’s WI, Bloomin’ Beautiful, Alyssa Bloechl story telling. Sharp focus, cropped well. Stands out among the 1st Place—Community Impact Newspaper-Cy-Fair Edition, alternative/independent aesthetic. There were also some very Blooming’ beautiful does a great job of detailing the cherry entries as a story-telling picture. Pflugerville, TX, Evelia Gramajo, Derek Sullivan original story and section titles illustrated through clever typography harvest and how weather can have such a big impact on the crop. 2nd Place—Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, LA, From the short list of fonts used (and thus consistent, and type-image combinations. Room for improvement: Content was Writer did a great job showing the plight facing the cherry crop. Wascom wins, John Dupont professional appearance from page to page) to the juxtaposition of separated too often by putting it in colored/shaded boxes—leading to While this photo does not have the traditional news drama of a fonts and values in headlines—the Community Impact Newspaper some visual confusion for casual readers between what is a content Best Agricultural Story fire or accident, it captures strongly the human emotion of a timely, looks crisp and modern. Drop caps, text combined with shapes to section and what is an ad. Too many different fonts and overall Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 newsworthy event. The tight crop and technical excellence draw a create headings and navigational graphics, the interplay of text and typesetting style. However, this is common in alternative publications 1st Place—The N’West Iowa REVIEW, Sheldon, IA, The Lowdown reader to this picture. other graphics—this newspaper, and the white space left around (probably desired) and does not detract from readability/navigation, on Roundup, Tom Lawrence 3rd Place—The Wilmette Beacon, Northbrook, IL, Women’s Club headings make this an incredibly easy-to-navigate publication. in this instance. A well-written story about an important and controversial topic. fire, Joe Coughlin Reducing font size in favor of creating more white space is a trend 3rd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, staff Solid information and background. Given prominent position on front Strong timeliness, newsworthiness and reader interest for this I wish I’d come across more often. This is hands-down the best Good strategic use of colored/shaded boxes to breakup the page in well-designed layout. picture, but it needs boost in originality and composition. It does typography seen in the 2016 competition. page, and with sizable headlines. Done in a much more simplistic 2nd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY, Ranchers brace for capture the sadness and loss of the news event. 2nd Place—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA, Lauren Shearer and fashion than others, which adds to the content’s presence rather tripled wages, Heather Richards Honorable Mention(s)—Livingston Parish News, Denham Mayumi Elegado than confining and camouflaging it with other boxed items. Consistent A well-written story with good background information. Points out Springs, LA, Fire, David Normand use of several display type combinations created a branded and the impact of the wage increase. Nicely presented. Timely, newsworthy, possessing reader interest? Yes. But some expected aesthetic for section headers, making the publication more 3rd Place—West Point News, West Point, NE, Local veterinarian originality was needed to take this a step beyond a traditional flames NNA’s 2016 Better Newspaper Contest, easily navigable. (“Local and Wyoming,” “Wyo and the West,” etc.) finds embryo transfer work fulfilling, challenging, miraculous, Willis and smoke shot, though this picture is crisp and technically excellent. Better Newspaper Advertising Contest & Good control and variety of font size, again contributing positively to Mahannah overall legibility and navigation. Interesting story with good research. Writer makes importance of Best Breaking News Photo Newspapers And Education Winners Honorable Mention(s)—The Echo Press, Alexandria, MN, staff work understandable. Non-daily Division, circulation 5,000-9,999 A supplement to Publishers’ Auxiliary Creative interplay of typography and imagery, resulting in Honorable Mention(s)—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA, From 1st Place—Hood County News, Granbury, TX, Tragic scene, eye-catching and engaging page layouts. Nice use of type layered Denmark to Donahue, Sarah Hayden Mary Vinson WENDY MACDONALD STANLEY SCHWARTZ Sales and Sponsorships Manager Communications Director with cutout images, also. Nice offset of heading layouts and section Good story and layout about agricultural exchange program. Surreal. I like the bike in front and the blurred image of rescue headers for clear navigation. Used more white space than some, to worker in back. Eyes are drawn to the bike first and then after a LYNNE LANCE your advantage—helps the reader’s eye flow through the page. Best Breaking News Photo while find the background. Not disturbing at all, just very emotional Director, Membership and Member Services Daily Division and easily a first-place winner! National Newspaper Association Best Agricultural Story 1st Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, Road closed, 2nd Place—Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, WA, Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more Ron Siddle Budding herpetologists, Chris Thew 1st Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR, Ag Excellent composition, with the biker and sign framed by the road Good expressions. Wins second solely based on those strains water supply, Nicole Montesano, Emily Hoard in upheaval. Black-and-white used effectively, too. Good work! expressions. Breaking news in this area to capture those Interesting and captivating agriculture stories! These were 2nd Place—Lake City Reporter, Lake City, FL, SUV careens off expressions is hard to do. Good work. excellent stories detailing the water issues affecting agriculture. I I-75, Jason Matthew Walker 3rd Place—Hood County News, Granbury, TX, Grief stricken, liked how the writer personalized the story with a veteran farmer, Dramatic composition, good background supporting details, Mary Vinson sharing his perspective of the situation. It was also interesting to see rendition and placement on page. Like emotion. Knocked to third because of page placement and how farmers store rain for use in dry months. Nice use of quotes 3rd Place—Santa Clarita Valley Signal, Santa Clarita, CA, size. Bigger picture and better page placement would catapult this to throughout the stories. Calgrove fire, Dan Watson one of top two, easily. 2nd Place—Farm and Dairy, Salem, OH, That one day … A bull Great shot. I would have printed it larger on the page and used Honorable Mention(s)—Door County Advocate, Sturgeon Bay, shattered a farmer’s life, Kristy Foster Seachrist the domestic-violence graphic smaller or elsewhere. WI, 30-month sentence ordered in child porn case, Tina M. Gohr I must admit the photo/graphic pulls me right into this story and Honorable Mention(s)—The Union, Grass Valley, CA, Full- Honorable mention in a very tough class. Like the expressions captivates my interest, even before reading a single word. Very blown fight, Laura Mahaffy and the page placement. Had I not had other more unique pictures, it effective job! The writer did a great job of capturing the drama Good play on page. Works well with supporting photos. Images would have been higher. Compilation © 2016, National Newspaper Association, all rights reserved. Stories involved with this bull attack. It left me on the edge of my seat. look a bit soft to me. and photos © 2015-2016 by original copyright holders, reprinted with permission. 3rd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Siouxland farmers Best Breaking News Photo Contact original copyright holders for reprint permission. ponder effects of Water Works lawsuit, Nick Hytrek Best Breaking News Photo Non-daily Division, circulation less than 5,000 Published by the National Newspaper Association I like how the writer took a broad issue and personalized it Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more 1st Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX, High Water 900 Community Drive, Springfield, IL 62703 through the eyes of one farmer. Nice job of detailing and explaining 1st Place—Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, LA, Oil Bill, Joe Duty. 217-241-1400 the significance of the lawsuit. Spill, David Normand Clear winner. 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FIRST PLACE, best feature photo, non-daily division, circulation 3,000-5,999 By Josh Harrell, The N’ West Iowa REVIEW, Sheldon, IA Sioux County Fair—Thirteen-year-old Courtney Spaans of Rock Valley hangs on for dear life as the rest of team Pig Slayers rush to join in during the greased pig competition at the Sioux County Fair in Sioux Center Wednesday, July 14. Contestants were given one minute to capture a pig, place it in a barrel, then kiss the pig.
flooding and think fast in a chaotic scene (and in the rain), I’m sure. that help to answer as many of the readers’ questions as possible. damage, Amie Sites Devastation, Alan Campbell Shot is crisp, colorful, captures some emotion. Transports viewers 3rd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, $264M pork plant The reporter has produced a clear explanation of the level of Awesome work in covering this huge story, which hit the region. there. All-around great shot. Well done! to employ 1,100 in Sioux City, Dave Dreeszen damage that is needed to trigger crop insurance after a major flood. The front page set the tone for the seriousness of the situation. Love 2nd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA, Blue & Gold Fleet, Elliot Karlan Dave Dreeszen’s coverage of a new pork processing plant The story is rich with numbers that quantify the impact of the storms. the huge, bold headline and the weather photo showing the storm. Night shots can be tricky, and this is pulled off with style, provides a depth of coverage that shows why newspapers remain The breakout photos and quotes from farmers quickly encapsulate The staff did a marvelous job in covering every angle to this huge especially given the bright sparks; that’s an exposure challenge. The essential to their communities. The article is packed with information the extent of the damage. story. Great writing and story telling helps set this apart from all the wide angle puts the viewer right there. Beautiful. and yet easy to read. Dreeszen covers the breaking news angle but Honorable Mention(s)—The Universe, Provo, UT, Religion other entries! It is obvious this was a genuine team effort! 3rd Place—Wilton-Durant Advocate News, Wilton, IA, Deadly also helps readers understand what the news means. scholar protests BYU Honor Code, Allie Arnell 2nd Place—The Brunswick Beacon, Shallotte, NC, Waterlogged, Staff crash on I-80, Staff Honorable Mention(s)—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, South The clarity and economy of the writing make this story stand out. This paper showcased an impressive collection of stories and Captures the magnitude of the truck on fire. Seeing that plume Dakota authorities looking for cellphone of Sioux City woman who Nice work, especially because it was done by a student. photos related to the flooding. It was nice to read the variety of of smoke is shocking. Great framing and color. Love the sequence; died, Nick Hytrek angles on how the flooding impacted various people. It is obvious the great details in the charred remains. Nick Hytrek helps to tell the story of a homicide victim through Best Breaking News Story staff put in a lot of time and effort to cover this compelling story. Honorable Mention(s)—Idyllwild Town Crier, Idyllwild, CA, According the reactions of a close friend. The contrast of cell phones in the Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 3rd Place—Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, WA, to California Highway Patrol Officer Ed Nuñez, Jenny Kirchner article is striking. While police search for a woman’s cell phone for 1st Place—Lahontan Valley News & Fallon Eagle Standard, Okanogan County still in line of fire, Dee Camp Captures the commotion and complexity of the moment and the clues to her death, her friend’s cell phone buzzes with a reminder of Fallon, NV, Community give for young life lost, Christine Kuklica Impressive layout and design of the fire showcases this breaking humanity. Colors are off in the PDF, but still puts the viewer in the her friend’s upcoming birthday party. The article is well written and Fantastic. Something about this particular youth tragedy struck news coverage. I liked how the entire front page was dedicated to scene. Good shot. gives readers insight into the person involved in this terrible tragedy. me more. Quotes were appropriate, brief, telling and punctual. I also this story—certainly appropriate given the seriousness of this story. felt there was a great transition into information to try and avoid Honorable Mention(s)—The News-Gazette, Lexington, VA, Long Best Breaking News Story Best Breaking News Story another tragedy like this one. Weekend Over: Manhunt For Suspect Ends In Apparent Suicide, Daily Division Non-daily Division, circulation 12,000 or more 2nd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX, High Winds, Beth Homicz 1st Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, Chaos on 1st Place—The Examiner, Beaumont, TX, Killer alligator killed, Brian Knox The sniper photo on the roof sets the tone for this breaking I-80, Sarah Zoellick Sharon Brooks Brilliant opening and closing with straight information given news coverage—great spot news photo! The coverage provided This entry is a clear winner in a tough category. A series of Effective use of text and photos to tell the story of neighborhood between. Fantastic disaster story. an in-depth look at the manhunt and how it truly impacted the snow-caused crashes involving 45 vehicles on I-80 is a national- vigilantes who take it upon themselves to hunt down a rogue 3rd Place—Washington County Enterprise, Blair, NE, Herman community. Great effort! level news story that requires local expertise. Sarah Zoellick does alligator. The text has an understated style that accentuates the brawl, Katie Rohman a phenomenal job of deadline reporting, capturing details from the oddity of the some of the details as they are revealed. I have to think Hilarious but intriguing story about small community squabbles. Best Breaking News Story scene and compelling quotes from survivors and rescuers, while that the pseudonymous Bubba Bear is outed by running the photo Even had photos to go along with it. I loved the energy of the story. Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 also providing a bigger-picture understanding of the chaos. The of the proud hunters with their kill, but it doesn’t look like they really Honorable Mention(s)—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA, High 1st Place—The Paynesville Press, Paynesville, MN, Person of writing is as strong as the reporting. care. The reporter did a good job of getting the details in place in a Winds, Fast Flames, Scott Campbell Interest Named in Wetterling Case, Ellarry Prentice 2nd Place—The Press-Republican, Plattsburgh, NY, Prison story I’m sure people are still talking about. Great story that really emphasized the dramatic situation and 2nd Place—The Ozona Stockman, Ozona, TX, Robber caught, Break Day 1, Staff 2nd Place—Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, LA, Police worked through the story well with the use of quotes. Several Melissa Perner The top winners in this category provided local coverage Chase, Alice Dowty photographs were equally dramatic. 3rd Place—The Pinckneyville Press, Pinckneyville, IL, Is a of major news stories. But they also are alike in that they are It is no easy task to gather information on deadline from a chase Monster Among Us? Brett Templeton, Jeff Egbert examples of excellent reporting under difficult circumstances. This that covers a wide area. The reporter did so while writing a story Best Breaking News Story Honorable Mention(s)—The Ark, Tiburon, CA, Nearly 40 entry—articles about two murderers escaping from prison—is strong that captures the tension and speed of the pursuit. Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-11,999 homes, businesses damaged, Hannah Beausang, Deirdre McCrohan; because it includes a number of good sources and provides details 3rd Place—Indiana AgriNews, La Salle, IL, Historic flood 1st Place—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI, Shear Steele County Times, Blooming Prairie, MN, Rick Bussler B4 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners publishers’ auxiliary November 2016
Best Business Feature Story would want to read this and would savor the details. I would have liked Daily Division to see the reporter explain what “One of the nation’s largest vertically 1st Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Massive structures integrated pork producers and processors, Seaboard” means. But the Remembering the sidebars were very informative, and the meat packing history timeline and emerge as CF construction progresses, Dave Dreeszen The story of a new $2 billion fertilizer plant is in itself enormous and the information about charitable donations being part of the deal. complicated. But Dave Dreeszen’s account of the construction provides a 2nd Place—The Union, Grass Valley, CA, Dorsey Marketplace project good mix of details and context to give readers a clear understanding of submitted, withdrawn, resubmitted to Grass Valley, Ivan Natividad, dearly departed the project. Dreeszen does an excellent job of explaining what’s going on Teresa Yinmeng Liu, Staff and helping readers to understand its impact. Reading the four stories definitely provides a lot of information about 2nd Place—The Mercury, Manhattan, KS, Butler looks back on 55 the Dorsey project, but questions remain. For example, the stories By Kathy cruz, making odd noises. I felt so re- years at Aggieville Pizza Hut, Megan Moser refer to people opposed to the plan, but none are ever identified or The Hood County News, jected, as if he was saying: “Get off This entry is part profile, part history lesson. Megan Moser mixes both quoted. Typically, projects of this size see organized groups, some even Granbury, TX incorporated, form to raise concerns. Were there any? If not, might that me.” themes as she tells the story of Bernie Butler, the owner of a Pizza Hut restaurant that is closing after 55 years. The article shows readers why mean that opposition is not as large as implied by the reporters? Also, First place, best humorous column Did I gain that much weight over Butler and the restaurant have been so special to the community. what is the property zoned for? “Mixed-use” is a term used in several daily & non-daily division, circulation 8,000 or more the holidays? I wondered. I cut back 3rd Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK, High-stakes of the articles, but readers are never told what that means. Was a total on sweets and tried to make myself rustling, David Dishman cost for the project ever estimated by the property owners? And finally, A relationship that took my more appealing. David Dishman skillfully reports on a local case of cattle rustling and readers are told in every story that people don’t want their town to It was to no avail. Something was also includes important statewide information that provides insight into become “Roseville” Grass Valley. Whatever does that mean? Is Roseville breath away wrong—very wrong. the problem. The range of sourcing makes a good story even better. a nearby city that Grass Valley residents avoid for some reason? It needs Honorable Mention(s)—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, Valley an explanation. 3rd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, New bomber amily and friends, we are TERMINAL CONDITION healing but wages shrink, Jim Skeen Economic reports can be boring and dry, but good reporters find comes to Palmdale, Jim Skeen, Charles F. Bostwick gathered here today to I consulted with a specialist, but ways to make such important information interesting to readers. Jim This is a well-written article and does a good job of translating bid farewell to the dearly the prognosis was grim. Skeen shows what the numbers mean and why they are meaningful to Pentagon-speak into reader-friendly language. But, because the focus departed—Gold’s Gym Eventually, it became clear that the community. of the article was on the jobs this contract will bring to the area, I would Treadmill,F Model 420. there was simply no hope. have liked to read something, maybe a sidebar, on who these 1,000 +/- Gym didn’t come from money. With a head full of memories and Best Business Feature Story employees will be and what they will be paid. Honorable Mention(s)—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, He wasn’t some racehorse pretty a heart full of sadness, I made the Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more Great Lakes to leave Cheyenne? Becky Orr boy. You never found him hanging decision to pull the plug. 1st Place—The Sun, Santa Maria, CA, Cultivating Creativity, Joe Payne This article relied chiefly on a report and interviews of two officials out in the fancier stores. Then, I called someone to come This story easily could have been too long, which would put off a who differed on their conversation that went into the report. The reporter In fact, the first time I spotted and get Gym’s remains. reader. Instead, because of the way it was written, it was a smooth did as good as she could to try and sort out the truth, but it was still a Gym was at the local Walmart. Gym, I’ll always remember the flowing read that I really enjoyed. Not every reporter/writer has a great confusing read. For example, in the second paragraph the airline official Right after the holidays. January, I good times. The laughs we shared, topic like this, but the author didn’t let that stop him from making the story says, “There are no plans for his airline to stop offering service...” But believe. like that time when the cat stepped as interesting as the topic. later in the story, he is quoted saying, “The pilot shortage will cause 100 cities to lose air service in the next 12 to 24 months.” Which is it? I It’s not that I was looking. In fact, on you. 2nd Place—Door County Advocate, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Scammed, would have liked to have known more about the airline itself. How many I was lost in thought about my New And, Gym, I know you’ll under- Samantha Hernandez The reason I rated this so high is because the this is a topic that hits employees? How many pilots? Privately owned or publicly traded? Year’s resolutions. stand when I tell you that your so many people, yet no one admits they were a willing participant. This How do they rank against other regional carriers? And, if the point to But when I spotted Gym ... well, cousin, “410,” has been keeping me story shows that no matter who you are, what your age is, or what your the article is that the FAA erred in making it harder for pilots to file for it was as if the earth stood still. company in my grief. profession is, it can happen. It’s a very good warning for everyone. The regional carriers, then I would have liked to read a reaction from the FAA Somehow, I knew he was The One. Yes, he’s pretty high speed, but, article was written in a personal matter that made it a good lesson in a to this and also from a local congressman. Lastly, running a photo with The answer to my prayers. The well, a woman has needs. way that was not critical or condemning of bad decisions. the article that was taken two years earlier seems lazy. 3rd Place—The Universe, Provo, UT, BYU student sells app to path to fulfillment. I’m not embar- I just didn’t want you to think I Best Business Story rassed to admit I took Gym home was stepping out on you. Snapchat for $54 million, Lisa Crofts I really enjoyed this story for several reasons. Many people who use Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more with me that day. Judge me all you Rest in peace, Gym. Gotta run apps don’t always understand where they come from or why. This story 1st Place—Community Impact Newspaper, The Woodlands Edition, want. But when Gym and I went n o w. shows that most arise out of a need someone has identified. Additionally, Pflugerville, TX, Falling oil prices starting to affect Woodlands economy, home and shut the doors, we shut [email protected] | 817-573- this well-written story is an example that anyone has the ability to make Julie Butterfield out the world. 7066, ext. 258 changes in the field of technology. I wish a little bit more could have been An interesting, well-done story, told from a variety of viewpoints, and At the end of a long day at the included on the process but otherwise an interested story. illustrated with excellent graphics. 2nd Place—Rochester Business Journal, Rochester, NY, The job office, he’d be waiting for me. On Honorable Mention(s)—Rochester Business Journal, Rochester, hoppers, Velvet Spicer weekends, he could be counted on NY, Once penniless, Konar excelled at business, Will Astor I really wanted to rate this higher because I found the subject so An interesting and well-done analysis. to get my heart racing. fascinating, but I wondered where some of the information came from. 3rd Place—Community Impact Newspaper-Plano, Pflugerville, TX, How quickly the time flew during Was it all from “Fortune,” the family and interviews prior to death? That Mixed-use development elevating Plano, Colllin County, to global stage, those years we spent together. was my only concern, but it was very interesting. Obituaries/Memorials Kelley Crimmins I had been warned about his life can go both ways and this took the right path. Well written, with good use of graphics. expectancy, but was nevertheless Honorable Mention(s)—Community Impact Newspaper-Lake Travis- Westlake, Pflugerville, TX, The changing face of business in west Travis shocked that our time together was Best Business Feature Story County, Leslee Bassman so brief—four years, give or take. Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 1st Place—Beaumont Business Journal, Beaumont, TX, Amtrak Concise, well-researched, good use of graphics. In my heart, I suppose argument, Kevin King I knew it was too good Entry wins for depth of reporting and solid writing; it not only explains Best Business Story to last. the business—its current state and its little-known history—but also Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 The end came during the holiday dives deep into its impact locally. Tagging along for a ride with the couple 1st Place—Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal, Valencia, CA, A season. provides the detail readers need. Well-conceived, well-executed story. Disconnected Valley, Jana Adkins 2nd Place—Hamilton County Herald, Chattanooga, TN, Just one Perfect lede! Extensive work on display here. Strong writing and THE SIGNS WERE THERE more game, David Laprad & Karen Dunphy extensive research, with a few typos. (Also, the entry was missing its first A lovingly crafted profile of an interesting arcade. Obviously, the page; luckily found it online). Wins in a tough field of good entries. I started noticing little things, but subject is one of expertise and is near and dear to writer’s heart, but the 2nd Place—Hendersonville Lightning, Hendersonville, NC, Duke tried to ignore them. I suppose I piece also stands on its own with delightful details and a vivid depiction of Energy, Bill Moss was in denial. the mood of the business. Entertaining writing. Great, dogged reporting on an emotional and important subject. Forgive me for being so personal, 3rd Place—Hamilton County Herald, Chattanooga, TN, Pizza and Although not the main thrust of the articles as a whole, the effect of the but it took longer to get Gym’s mo- Wine, Worth the Drive, David Laprad & Karen Dunphy power line on agricultural and tourism industries, as well as residential property values, was definitely addressed and was obviously important. tor going. Mouth-watering descriptions of the pizza. Lovely details and strong This is exactly why we need local papers; you did your community proud. Maybe it’s me, I thought. writing throughout. Was left wanting similar descriptions of the wine, although the story works without them. Gives reader a clear sense of 3rd Place—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA, Adapt or Die, Melissa Siig Maybe I’m just not pushing his the business. This is extensive, extensive work on display. The level of detail really buttons the way I used to. Honorable Mention(s)—The Jackson Herald, Jefferson, GA, Looking drives home the effect low-snow winters have had on the area. Then Gym started back at Jefferson landmark, Angela Gary Honorable Mention(s)—Mount Desert Islander, Bar Harbor, ME, Great details. Great sendoff for a piece of the community’s history. Lobster On A Roll, Liz Graves While the series of stories can get bogged down in terms of industry Best Business Story jargon and initials of organizations, it’s solid reporting on a vital issue. Daily Division Good depth and largely answers questions readers would have. 1st Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, $264M pork plant to Obviously, love the play on “on a roll.” employ 1,100 in Sioux City, Dave Dreeszen This well-written article answered just about every question I had Best Editorial about the announcement of the project (with the exception of how Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods will pay for it. Do they have the cash? 1st Place—Miami Today, Miami, FL, Free speech trumps school Will they borrow the $246 million?) Certainly everyone living in Sioux City system’s gag rule on teachers, Michael Lewis COMMENT © 2015 Vespoint Publishing, Inc. Thursday, February 26, 2015 Page 5 COLUMN single, retired women looking for guys like me, a young player. You know me, I am game for anything. I am running a few days behind schedule so I am Views Line is an opinion feature, going to have Randy King come down to my sister’s to designed to give everyone a voice. HODGE visit. He only lives 20 minutes away. I don’t know if I am going to make it to Naples this trip, we’ll see. Who remembers the old earache remedy, holding a The opinions expressed to do not reflect can with a light bulb in it to melt the wax from your PODGE ear? All I remember is it burning my ear. How about the opinions of the Herald. [email protected] • 330-289-8235 blowing smoke into an earache? It had to be cigar smoke The Herald does not verify statements only, not cigarette. It didn’t matter because neither of made in this feature. Views Line is edited Well I made a stop in Deltona to visit with an old the witchcraft remedies worked for me. Does anyone for spelling only but the Herald reserves friend, Mary Jo Conti (Mo-Jo). Had a good time and remember people living in basement houses? I went to the right to edit or omit any comment. talked about Coppertone and the old days. Th en I went school with Jimmy Kline and he grew up in one. How to Cocoa Beach to visit Walt Shaff er. Th en headed to about a cowlick? I think all of us had one at one time Lady Lake to visit my 91-year-old uncle and my cousin or another growing up. Vicky and her husband Keith. Cats: A cat always obeys rules, his rules. You own a Now I am headed to Sarasota to visit Lanny and Dora dog but you cooperate with a cat. A dog that has broken 234-200-6961 Wintrow. Staying with them for a couple days. Th ey want something is full of regret and apology; a cat swears he [email protected] to take me to a bar. Dang it, there I go again. Let me was never near the thing. Scold a dog and he cowers, rephrase that, they want to take me to an establishment scold a cat and he washes his paws. that serves alcohol. He said there are a lot of well-to-do, See Ya! Bumping cars and cans I have lived on Washington Ave. for a year and ABOUT I am sick and tired of not having my trash picked YOU up due to everyone parking in front of my can. RELAY FOR LIFE They have long driveways and refuse to park in Letters Community Pam Horvath them, andviews they have about twoline to three cars per house. Also I can barely pull out of my driveway Just say No Correspondent [email protected] Th e students in Norton feel we have been rushed to take without clipping their back ends. Can someone Do you have a company the world a healthier please address this issue? the PARCC test. Th e students aren’t getting the education they need to pass the PARCC test. or employer that would place. Hidden hydrant Students say they feel overwhelmed and stressed. Th ere like to be a sponsor for Please see below are many reasons why students shouldn’t be taking this test. the American Cancer upcoming fundraisers. Th e fi re hydrant in our yard is covered in snow. 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Why isn’t there anything NW, Barberton, OH, 44203, fax to 330-753-1021 lawmakers to help make make a difference. like that now? or email to [email protected] A well-deserved rant against an over-reaching school district teaching a bad lesson. The Barberton The Herald (0442600) 2nd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, Censoring published Thursdays for Vespoint Publishing Co., Inc. of trial coverage is improper, D. Reed Eckhardt Herald Periodicals Postage Strong First Amendment defense that offers options while putting Publisher ...... Cheryl Vespoint paid at Barberton, OH, 44203. the paper’s money where its mouth is. Photographer ...... Rich Muller A subscription in 44203 is 3rd Place—Valencia County News-Bulletin, Belen, NM, $18, out of delivery area $25, Sports Editor ...... Randy Broadwater out of the State of Ohio $38, Eliminating Late Fees is Irresponsible, Clara Garcia out of United States $65. Gutsy take on a local government decision that probably was Staff Writers ...... Michael Hanshaw The Herald can be read pretty popular—with a potentially serious budgetary impact. Online for $15 per year. Kathryne Rubright No refunds please. Honorable Mention(s)—The Brunswick Beacon, Shallotte, NC, Coroner’s office bill warrants explanation, Jackie Torok Advertising Manager . Jim Colombo Integrated Postal Software is used with SATORI, CASS Poses a question that an elected official clearly doesn’t want to Advertising Rep ...... Charlie Flohr certifi cation, zip+4, line of travel, answer, without being overly confrontational. carrier route and delivery point Graphic Design ...... Jonathan Nelson barcode since Oct. 2009. Best Editorial Classifi eds ...... Tim McCracken The Herald Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 Offi ce Manager ...... Emily Senderak 70 Fourth St. N.W. 1st Place—The Alamance News, Graham, NC, Secret tour for Courier ...... David Alexander P.O. Box 830 the privileged few, Tom Boney Jr. Barberton, Ohio 44203 Hot issue. Nice job of putting folks to task and shining light on the Cartoonist ...... Leo Michael Phone: 330-753-1068 Fax: 330-753-1021 issue. Good work. FIRST PLACE, Herald Hosting ...... Jonathan Nelson 2nd Place—The Azle News, Azle, TX, Officials need to act quickly best original editorial www.barbertonherald.com cartoon, daily Member Ohio to control unregulated gunfire, Mark K. Campbell Newspaper Assoc. Monday - Thursday Amazing circumstance. Good job of reinforcing the danger of the & non-daily division, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. situation. Style keeps the reader interested. By Leo Michael, Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Barberton Herald, Member National 3rd Place—Milton Times, Milton, MA, Take steps to find Newspaper Assoc. Volume 92 – Number 9 information, David Johnson Barberton, OH Good points and clever way to wrap up the piece in the end. Honorable Mention(s)—Lahontan Valley News & Fallon Eagle Standard, Fallon, NV, Teens & Driving, Steve Ranson is a nice and clean op-ed section. Commentary is good. Letters to A fearless look at a tough subject. Well written and well sourced. rules. I must add that this group had many entries on water issues Good points and well defended. Topic is of interest in almost any the editor include a good assortment. The top four papers were so Clearly the best of the batch. so vital in Texas, with great graphics on all. They clearly go after community. Nice work. close. 2nd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, Patriot these big stories on the front pages of their various editions, all Honorable Mention(s)—The Union, Grass Valley, CA, The Union clamor buffets school, Frances Moody graphically rich. Kudos. Best Editorial Ideas & Opinions, Brian Hamilton, Cory Fisher, Jim Hemig Nicely written and well sourced. Looks at a community 2nd Place—The Sun, Santa Maria, CA, Nitrogen and Water, Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-9,999 The Union has a very clean op-ed section. Good editorials, but controversy with clear eyes and balance. Camillia Lanham 1st Place—Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, WA, compared to some, it lacks a variety. It was a very close toss-up 3rd Place—New Times, San Luis Obispo, CA, Paving paradise, “Nitrogen and water,” by Camillia Lanham, Santa Maria, CA, an Reverse disaster director decision, Roger Harnack between the Union and Ellsworth American. Chris McGuinness in-depth look at the issues of nitrogen runoff into aquifers supplying A clear and well-explained issue with a proposed solution. You Interesting story that makes sure to talk to those most affected— water, and the move to bottled water use by some whose wells are didn’t have to know anything about the fires there to know that this Best Editorial Page(s) the students. Well done. affected with high nitrate levels. The push between growers who was a badly handled situation that could have been avoided. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 Honorable Mention(s)—The Chronicle, Chester, NY, Please need to use nitrates and the long-term environmental effects are 2nd Place—The Frankfort Station, Orland Park, IL, No more 1st Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY, Best editorial page, staff don’t let me be misunderstood, Pam Chergotis, Ginny Privitar fairly approached from all sides. A huge front-page graphic is very caning, Rebecca Susmarski The human connection with readers brings this entry to the top I just love the approach the teachers are taking on this subject. It eye-catching with the headline “Thirsty for Solutions.” A discussion Well put and a reminder about the importance of civic AND civil of the class. Columnists write as if they are having a conversation highlights the importance of grammar despite technology. A person of the complex regulations, their effect on food supply, public versus discourse. with their readers, giving readers the feeling they are friends. The needs basics before anything else, and the instructors understand. private information, and potential solutions were aired for anyone 3rd Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR, editorials are timely and provide much insight for readers. These This was very well written, and I was looking for grammatical errors who really wants to understand this issue. Well-researched. Airport an asset, Steve Bagwell pages are probably many subscribers “first reads.” because of the topic! LOL 3rd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, The long An editorial that gets to the heart of the responsibility government 2nd Place—The Alamance News, Graham, NC, Editorial Page, Community Impact Newspaper-Frisco Edition, Pflugerville, TX, cleanup, Trevor Brown has to take care of public assets and the responsibility the public Tom Boney Jr. and Jean Boney FISD seeks standardized testing remodel, Lindsey Juarez “The long cleanup,” by Trevor Brown is a deep dive into the has to care. Definitely their readers’ community watchdog. A nice balance of Community Impact papers tackle education issues with gusto, but issues surrounding the existence of the chemical TCE at an old Atlas Honorable Mention(s)—Hood County News, Granbury, TX, writings, including praise, humor and strong editorials. they need to focus on writing and sourcing. Each of the stories have Missile site west of Cheyenne after cleanup during deactivation. Lang blaming all except herself, Jerry Tidwell 3rd Place—The N’West Iowa REVIEW, Sheldon, IA, Best Editorial first-place potential. Keep working at it! Its harm to residents is discussed with first-person interviews Dumb bureaucrats so often make our jobs easy when they Pages, Staff with those affected. How quickly remediation should occur is a big screw up like this. This comment took the clerk to task concisely, Very nice layout on these pages with a variety of sources, Best Education/Literacy Story issue of discussion between the Army Corps of Engineers and a making the point without belaboring it. editorial comments, informational columns and a humorous column. Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 community advisory board, where meetings are often tense. Getting Best layout composition in this category. 1st Place—The Blackshear Times, Blackshear, GA, Learning & it right versus quick is an issue well explored. Good staff aerial Best Editorial Honorable Mention(s)—Lahontan Valley News & Fallon Eagle Leading: ‘MakerSpace’ gives high school students creative control of photo by Blaine McCartney. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 Standard, Fallon, NV, Editorial pages, Steve Ranson technology lessons, Wayne Hardy Honorable Mention(s)—New Times, San Luis Obispo, CA, 1st Place—The Yankton County Observer, Yankton, SD, Needed: Hard-hitting editorials. Like how these writers call it as they see This story highlights a unique way to give students some control Cutting down catastrophe, Jono Kinkade Ethics watchdogs to bite state’s shady backside, Brian J. Hunhoff it. Great skill in sharing their opinions on issues. of their education. The topic lends itself immediately to a feature “Cutting Down Catastrophe,” explores the need to cut dead trees This editorial spelled out the problem very clearly and then story, but the author didn’t just talk to the instructor but included in the nearby Cambria forest before a massive wildfire that others pointed out steps on how the situation can be remedied. A to-the- Best Education/Literacy Story student feedback on how the program works for them. It was well have experienced happens here. No such fire has happened here point editorial. Daily Division written to keep the reader’s attention, providing an image of the in 125 years, making its likelihood all the greater, and the need to 2nd Place—The Journal, Crosby, ND, Recipe for bond success 1st Place—The Union, Grass Valley, CA, The Friendship Club: class instead of telling me about the class. Nice job. take proactive, even though slow, steps to improve the risk. There lies in fostering school patron buy-in, Cecile Wehrman Nurturing tomorrow’s strong women today, Emily Lavin, Staff 2nd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA, As measles hits Marin ..., are at least 20,000 dead trees in property owned by 4,000 different A very well-written editorial that pinpoints reasons and then Very well-done package about one community organization Deirdre McCrohan, Kevin Hessel owners. Various fire chiefs and forestry experts are quoted. Striking neatly succeeds in making its point. I like the comparison to the supplementing the school system. The stories were interesting! This story took a national issue and brought it home to a family photos by Kaori Funishashi were well integrated into eye-grabbing neighboring school district and its bond issue. Error-free with excellent use of quotes and data. Excellent work! directly involved in the community, giving the story a face instead cover and blended with good graphics. Great public service. 3rd Place—Steele County Times, Blooming Prairie, MN, Rick The column by the former student was a good addition. of just an issue. The story is well written and shows both sides of Bussler 2nd Place—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, SD, Guns the controversy. I am very pleased with how the writer covered Best Environmental Story Good argument for body cams, and the editorial presents a on Campus: The Next Debate, Randy Dockendorf this issue. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 9,000 logical structure in telling its readers why body cams are a good Good story tackling a timely, controversial issue. The best part is 3rd Place—Frazee-Vergas Forum, Frazee, MN, At-risk youth 1st Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, What idea. the source variety; the story consists of viewpoints from students to takes flight, Barbie Porter happens when hunters and grizzlies collide, Mike Koshmrl legislators. Nicely done. It makes me want to follow this issue in this I wish the author could have gotten the subject to open up Very comprehensive, well-balanced story based on a variety Best Editorial Page(s) community and state. more on what her life was life before the program and just how of sources, including information obtained through FOIA request. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more 3rd Place—Santa Monica Daily Press, Santa Monica, CA, At the teacher influenced her life changes. However, it is a good read Kudos to reporter Mike Koshmrl for his research and for looking 1st Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, Wyoming SMASH, mindfulness over matter, Jeffrey I. Goodman and mirrors the importance of how a teacher can change a life and at many facets of the human-grizzly conflict. He went beyond the Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, editorial pages, D. Reed Eckhardt Nicely written. Good imagery, which was important for this story. how a student—regardless of age—can make choices that are for all-too-common, unquestioning regurgitation of source material by The Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, stands above the Good use of quotes. The reporter certainly took the reader into the the better. spot-lighting questions such as why bear spray is not more widely rest, but the second-place winner did a good job of staying very school. used, nor strongly promoted in government-produced hunter safety close behind. Good assortment of opinion pieces. Very impressed Honorable Mention(s)—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Best Environmental Story literature. The link between pine beetle disease and the growing with Young People Must Take Root. I like the editorial. Gives the Yankton, SD, Hartington-Newcastle Seniors Make History, Randy Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 9,000 or more grizzly population’s need for food fleshes out the complexity of the issue, the paper’s belief, and what you think. Dockendorf 1st Place—Community Impact Newspaper-Grapevine/ human-natural world conflict. Very good report in every respect— 2nd Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR, Nice story. How many students from each school? How Colleyville/Southlake/Westlake Edition, Pflugerville, TX, Digging deep and a pleasure to read. Viewpoints, Jeb Bladine, Ossie Bladine, Steve Bagwell many students in the graduating class? Six football players were into fracking, Sherelle Black 2nd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA, A Comeback Story ..., Well-written editorials; a good opening to the op-ed page with mentioned. Writing on a matter of national importance and attention, Gretchen Lang the art/photo illustration and guest writer. I’m impressed with the Good storytelling. The story flowed well and seemed to capture Black lays out the issues involved with fracking in the Barnett Well-written story by ace reporter Gretchen Lang, who used robust variety of letters to the editor. Overall, this is a very good the past year’s developments. A good read. Shale territory in Texas. Updates on activity in each of her three multiple sources to give historic context for harbor porpoises’ op-ed section. communities, pros and cons, and likely future, are well explained. disappearance and recent return to SF Bay. Stories such as 3rd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME, Editorial Best Education/Literacy Story Aerial photo of drilling site. But what really makes this piece stand this help affirm the value and success of decades-long efforts to Pages, Staff Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more out is the excellent graphic put together with info from six different restore the bay’s waters. It is also heartening to ready about young, At first, it took me a few second to think about the opening op-ed 1st Place—New Times, San Luis Obispo, CA, Pushing transition, sources with clear explanations, both textually and visually. Entry upcoming scientists who will eventually carry on the work of their page, but the photos were a good way to capture my attention. This Chris McGuinness combines the timeliness, research and reader interest called for in seasoned mentors. The public is hungry for stories such as this; B6 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners publishers’ auxiliary November 2016 keep them coming. Well done. 3rd Place—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA, Eyes on the Keys, Kara Fox A well-written, multi-sourced look at a tenacious problem of importance to Lake Tahoe and relevant to almost any region whose water bodies have been heavily impacted by human activities. The pros and cons of herbicide use and presentation of opposing views are clear, balanced and fair. Keep up the good work. Honorable Mention(s)—The Tioga Tribune, Tioga, ND, Wind farm proposal, Kevin Killough Although part two of this entry is missing the jump, it does not diminish the quality of this report on the proposed wind farm. The reporter has done a good job of giving the history of the proposed project, of seeking out all points of views, and of listing some of the potential problems. The newspaper is fulfilling its role as an essential source of information for a community and region preparing to make decisions with long-lasting consequences, both good and potentially bad. Best Family Life/ Living Section/Pages Daily & Non-daily Division 1st Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Siouxland Life—May 2015, Journal staff It was hard to decide between the first and second place winners in this category. Both have similar styles and ideas with good composition. What this put over the top of the second-place winner was the quality of photographs and how they took an everyday subject like farming and found unique aspects of farming for the features—the originality. One disadvantage was some of the ads didn’t pertain to the overall subject, so they distracted from the section—even though that’s what pays for the work. 2nd Place—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI, June 25 (unusual folks) & Aug. 20 (faith), Alan Campbell This section was so similar in quality to the first-place winner—writing styles, composition, and originality. The graphic tying all the unusual folks stories together was a great idea, along with the intriguing headlines and use of both black-and-white and color photos. Tackling such a wide variety of churches in one setting was an excellent idea. Great job overall. THIRD PLACE, 3rd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, Valley best original editorial cartoon, daily & non-daily division sections, Johanna Love By Brad Skiff The uniqueness of obituaries was awesome. Having a story for Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, WA each age group was a great way to pull in all ages of readers, too. Having columnists on a wide variety of topics, especially reaching out to dog owners, added another original touch. Just hard to beat the appearance of the first two places. Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 and if they aren’t subscribers, they are going to want to buy the associations. There is much to learn. Honorable Mention(s)—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, 1st Place—The N’West Iowa REVIEW, Sheldon, IA, Courtney paper to see what’s in it. It’s a great way to highlight an annual 3rd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Vietnam series: 50 ME, Arts & Leisure, Staff Spaans—Pig Slayer, Josh Harrell event—using a feature photo to tell the story. Siouxland Vietnam veterans in 50 days, Journal staff The composition brought this to the top of this class—great The photographer literally takes the viewer into the splash zone 2nd Place—Springtown Epigraph, Springtown, TX, A Squirrely This was an ambitious and successful series bringing the voices way to keep ordinary events appealing to readers. Great way to of a greased pig contest. Good face, peak action and tight framing Start to Autumn, Mark K. Campbell of veterans and families into the spotlight. Vietnam has changed so showcase events instead of just using a typical press release. Love make this picture stand out. Loved this unique approach to what could have been another much since this war, since these folks were there …. It is a glimpse the headlines—really pulled me into the articles. The lack of depth in 2nd Place—The N’West Iowa REVIEW, Sheldon, IA, And the boring weather photo of a rainy autumn. Great moment for the into a important part of our history and theirs. the articles hindered this entry. thunder rolls, Josh Harrell photographer to catch, plus it really catches readers’ attention. Honorable Mention(s)—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Through This image has a beauty-and-the-beast quality that makes a 3rd Place—Glenrock Independent, Glenrock, WY, Lightning their eyes, J.R. Logan Best Feature Photo memorable image. Patience, good timing and strong composition strikes, Phil Harnden This writer captures the hardship of a community when a mine Daily Division help the viewer see the powerful beauty of a dangerous storm. This is a feature photo people who don’t live in the area will closed. There are not many answers for this problem faced by 1st Place—Santa Clarita Valley Signal, Santa Clarita, CA, 3rd Place—The Toccoa Record, Toccoa, GA, Preparing to Strike, remember, as well as area residents will identify with. It just has so many, but there is plenty of community care and love, clearly. Fluorescent flurry, Dan Watson Duane Winn everything from the city lights and star-lit night in the background to People gave their stories with honesty. These “color” events have become perhaps too photogenic, Peak action and a memorable face make this picture work. I wish the lightning strikes in the foreground. but this one has all the great color and action, nicely proportioned it had a cleaner background. Honorable Mention(s)—West Point News, West Point, NE, Calf Best Feature Series through the photo. Whisperer, Willis Mahannah Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 2nd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, Bird on a Best Feature Photo Kids and baby animals are a hit with most readers, but the 1st Place—Washington County Enterprise, Blair, NE, Feature wire, Ron Siddle Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-9,999 photographer caught one of those rare moments in perfect detail, Series category—cemetery series, Leeanna Ellis Nature is amazing when it put on a show. You couldn’t possibly 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, ‘This is my prison’ —For from the girl’s whispering to the details of the calf’s hair and the Very cool idea: profiling cemeteries. In a category full of strong create this photo; you had to be there and ready to capture it. Nice Marcia Carter, home is a car, Katharine Egli girl’s hand on the show stick. Using black-and-white photo of this writing, this series stands out. Well conceived, well written and well work. Katharine Igli made a photo that conveys courage and tenacity, enhances the photo quality and definitely appeals to readers. displayed. Loved the sidebars. Terrific package! 3rd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, Land of the as well as something precious, in Marcia Carter, despite Carter’s 2nd Place—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA, The Weather Makers, free, Blaine McCartney plight. The tight frame could be claustrophobic here but instead Best Feature Series Dave Zook Not only is this an image you don’t see often, but it is both lively opens up Carter’s character. An unforgettable image. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more Interesting idea for an important feature series. Compelling and colorful yet solemn at the same time. 2nd Place—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI, Sept. 24, 1st Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR, layout with multiple points of entry and well written. Honorable Mention(s)—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, Ken Scott Stopping By, Starla Pointer 3rd Place—The Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke, CO, Pedal The WY, Sharing cowboy stories, Michael Smith Lovely composition. The dead leaves in the foreground echo This is the grassroots journalism that keeps newspapers Plains, Darci Tomky, Karen Ortner, Brenda Brandt Sweet moment between generations both enjoying a common the past, but the sunrise and the sailing rigs are a promise. The alive and thriving as a vital part of a community. Each story has Love the profiles of the bikers. Big effort; well done. bond of the love of the cowboy life. juxtaposition conveys something visceral, not entirely fixed, and that information breakout material to bring folks into that particular Honorable Mention(s)—Lahontan Valley News & Fallon Eagle ambiguity won me over. interest, as in Wheels Out For a Spin. It’s wonderful to hear about Standard, Fallon, NV, Travel Nevada, Steve Ranson / Laci Thompson Best Feature Photo 3rd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, Flat Creek new beginnings. At any age. The History Bluff has a great approach. Fun! Well told and beautifully presented in bite-sized pieces and Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more fishing, Bradly J. Boner Sip City has powerful photos and is loaded with facts on how to well laid out page. 1st Place—The Wilmette Beacon, Northbrook, IL, The Last Sweet, simple shot. Simultaneously majestic and intimate. Nice go—throughout the story. Kart Kids brings parents a new fresh view Barber, Joe Coughlin composition; great colors. of a sport that not much is written about nor known. Wedding of a Best Feature Story Photo tells the story all by itself. Honorable Mention(s)—Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Lifetime is a touching story of how persistence pays off. The details Daily Division 2nd Place—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, PA, Singing Omak, WA, Fair takes county by horns, Chris Thew make the story. As the Earth Turns is not just for farmers. It’s a 1st Place—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, SD, Lucky with Pride, Scott A. Drake Chris Thew worked to make a creative, and original, photo to man’s amazing journey. All the stories are well written and ARE Life, Randy Dockendorf Colorful and busy, but it works well and complements the story. on a typically rote county fair story. Shotgun and Frank Rendon are presented as stories. That’s what we do best, and these stories unite This is a nicely written story wrapped around what could have 3rd Place—Valencia County News-Bulletin, Belen, NM, Isleta would-be accomplices in a hoped-for conquest. Nicely done. a community. Well done! been a boring book review. The facts flowed, and not in an awkward Pueblo PowWow, Julia Dendinger 2nd Place—The Echo Press, Alexandria, MN, The Cemeteries of Q&A style. Nice, respectful image of a cultural event. Best Feature Photo Douglas County (six-part series + editorial and column), Tara Bitzan 2nd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Sioux City woman Honorable Mention(s)—Livingston Parish News, Denham Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 The ambitious, detailed story is a keeper with shelf life for this battles stigma associated with HIV, Dolly Butz Springs, LA, Need beads, David Normand 1st Place—Frazee-Vergas Forum, Frazee, MN, Fueling up for community. The layout is great, the research deep and the maps Beautifully written and impossible to stop reading. Well done. Well timed. Not your typical kid-at-a-parade shot. the big flight, Gale Kaas help. The sidebars from those about veterans to offering a help 3rd Place—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, SD, A The quality of this photo brings it to the top of this class. The in finding far-away grave sites are interesting. The column tells Best Feature Photo minute, in-focus details of the butterfly grab the readers’ interest, us much, and I learned that most cemeteries are managed by Continued on, page B8 November 2016 publishers’ auxiliary 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners B7
SECOND PLACE, best breaking news photo, daily division By Jason Matthew Walker, Lake City Reporter, Lake City, FL SUV careens off I-75—First responders work the scene of Monday’s accident involving an SUV that left Interstate 75 and crashed onto US 90 during rush hour. Three people were flown to UF Health Shands in Gainesville, and two were reportedly in critical condition at press time. Are we there yet? Comcast, part I
By Jay Edwards while regretting taking Latin rather than Spanish at The Daily Record, Catholic High. Little Rock, AR I re-dialed, went through the same steps, and got a lady whose English was better. I answered enough of First place, best humorous column her questions for her to determine she didn’t want daily & non-division, circulation 3,000 - 7,999 to deal with me, so she sent me over to Al in sales. Al sounded like he was from one of those faraway places opefully, KM won’t read this. you don’t want to travel to right now. I hoped he was It was decided that our cable package in the U.S. because he was pretty nice, but he was still through one of the well-known providers rather hard for me to understand. was too expensive. I called them last fall to Maybe they should have a third option. “Press one Hchange something, and let one of their salespersons for Spanish, two for English, and three if you want to talk me into a new package I’ll just call “The Works.” speak to someone who is trying hard to learn English It includes 240 channels, which I watch four or five of but who might need to repeat the class.” during football season and a golf tournament here So I began to tell Al my concern. But before I could and there. We also get high-speed Internet and a tele- get very far, he said he needed to take a look at my phone. Well, the Internet is fast, and it rarely crashes. account. At least I think that’s what he said. Either As for the phone, we’ve never even connected one. I that, or he wanted to drop seeds near a book on the don’t think I even have a land line phone. If I do, it’s mountain. I said OK. somewhere in a box in my attic, lying in dust next to Al said I was in the X1 plan and asked what I a broken Atari or a food processor. wanted to do. I said I didn’t want to pay $200 a month. So, KM thought it would be a good idea if we (my Al countered with how great I had it. He almost had nickname is “We” around our house) called Comcast me convinced when a familiar voice in my head said, (oops, I mean that well-known provider) and made “Get rid of it.” some changes, i.e. “Get rid of it!” “Thanks anyway, Al, but I think I’ll get rid of it.” So, last Saturday, I made the call. The first record- He began talking faster, probably sensing he was ing I got told me to listen carefully because their losing me, and that I wasn’t even the decision maker, options have changed. Next, I was asked to press one which was frustrating for both of us. for Spanish and two for English. This is one of those WE never get to press the one?” The faster he talked, the harder he was to under- changed options. In the not-too-distant past, it was So I pressed two and got some music, which, believe stand. He either said something about how this would one for English and two for Spanish. What could this it or not, was Stevie Ray Vaughn, so they got that go- be the biggest mistake of my life, or something about mean? ing for them. my mother. Either there are now more Spanish customers, or Finally, someone answered the phone and said I finally said, “Sorry, Al,” and he put me on hold they’re just trying to play fair in the politically cor- something, but I had no idea what. So I hung up, and never came back. rect arena. Maybe there were complaints: “How come wondering if I’d pressed the one key by mistake, To be continued …. B8 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners publishers’ auxiliary November 2016
FIRST PLACE, best sports photo, daily division By Tommy Martino | Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY
REACHING FOR THE REINS—Barrel racer Alicia Stockton of Stephenville, TX, tries to grab her horse’s rein after it falls during her second go-round run at the 119th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on Wednesday afternoon at Frontier Park in Cheyenne.
FROM PAGE B6 Best Feature Story Honorable Mention(s)—Litchfield Independent Review, Taking their wheels out for a spin, Starla Pointer Non-daily Division, circulation 15,000 or more Litchfield, MN, Coaching on and off the field, Martha Lueders Wonderful story telling. In this case, the writer really shows she Priest Dances For The Stars, Randy Dockendorf 1st Place—New Times, San Luis Obispo, CA, The crop beneath, Very thorough look at an amazing coach. I’m sure this was can spin a yarn. Clever phrases and carefully chosen quotes woven The perfect feel-good story for the Christmas season and it is Hayley Thomas inspirational to your community. into the story make the story flow and keep the reader engaged. The written perfectly. Bravo! Beautifully written. Terrific use of quotes, details that paint a quotes really help develop the character of the people interviewed. Honorable Mention(s)—Lake City Reporter, Lake City, FL, Time picture and short sentences (Yay!) get the reader to “dive” in. Best Feature Story Plus, the story contains loads of interesting and informative fades. His memory does not, Megan Reeves. 2nd Place—The Sun, Santa Maria, CA, Code Conundrum, David Non-daily Division, circulation 4,000-5,999 information. This story, and the Pearl Harbor survivor’s recounting of the Minsky 1st Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX, Different 2nd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, Carving Japanese attack in 1941, is simply told and chilling in its imagery. I Who cares? I thought, as I waded through the many entries for Perspective, Jake Harris their way back, Johanna Love had shivers run down my spine, especially at the end. Well done! Best Feature. But the writing—brisk pacing, great attention to detail A touching, warmly written story about an upbeat teen who has a If asked what is a story with human interest and reader appeal, and a great eye—made me care. Terrific layout also draws the lot going for him, even though he is losing his eyesight. Saying he has this story could be used as an example. Coping with PTSD is an Best Feature Story reader in. a vision for his life is an understatement but presented with a close- issue of national concern, and this story shows how one program Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000-14,999 3rd Place—The Sun, Santa Maria, CA, Life on Alert, Shelly Cone, up look, in detail, of the situation. The photos are very good, and the is helping veterans cope. Solid writing and interesting quotes help 1st Place—Wilson County News, Floresville, TX, Robert C. McDonald David Minsky layout on a black background really works. Well done! make this a story you won’t stop reading once you start it. Quite What an interesting article! I learned a lot about powder horns in Well written. It personalizes the process. 2nd Place—The Bernardsville News, Bernardsville, NJ, ‘Untold informational. a well-written, easy-to-follow story. Great sentence structure, great Honorable Mention(s)—The Tinley Junction, Orland Park, IL, Story’ Of A Teen Lost To Drugs, Charlie Zavalick 3rd Place—Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, WA, appeal, overall just a great job! Bronze bust, Riley Simpson This is a well-written story told by a very brave family about a ‘Bearytale’ unfolds at Esther Bricques, Brock Hires, Roger Harnack 2nd Place—The Brunswick Beacon, Shallotte, NC, Sports is in An ordinary story—a feature about a bronze bust—turned problem that is close to many in this country. It grabs the reader—all What could have been a matter-of-fact news story became a the blood of Holden Beach’s Ingram, Brian Slattery extraordinary by the writing: details, pacing and voice are all the way through. Great job! newsy, but delightful news feature when the writer spotted and What a fascinating woman Sarah Sue Ingram is and what an excellent. 3rd Place—Fayette County Record, La Grange, TX, Blues developed the Goldilocks angle. Mama Bear and three baby bears interesting life described in a well-written story about her. The first Buzzard, Jeff Wick snacking on grapes, not porridge, and napping in a tree is of human paragraph drew me in and kept my interest the whole way through Best Feature Story This is a fun story that grabs a reader, whether he or she is a interest and has reader appeal. Interesting quotes aid the story, and the story. You have a nice way of putting a story together. Non-daily Division, circulation 2,000-3,999 musical fan or not. It is written with humor and detail that holds the information about the bear problem is worked in nicely. Also, story 3rd Place—The Wilmette Beacon, Northbrook, IL, Tale of 1st Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA, An Angel Island ..., Paul Dunn readers to the end. The layout is creative too, using the font ZZ as a has a nice wrap-up at the end. Survival, Eric DeGrechie Excellent job combining stats and stories—something that’s not tool to bring a reader in. Honorable Mention(s)—Door County Advocate, Sturgeon Bay, Stories about veterans and service men usually tug at the always easy to do. Excellent supporting photos. Honorable Mention(s)—Hutchinson Leader, Hutchinson, MN, WI, Heidi and the 1,035 paper cranes, Samantha Hernandez heartstrings and this story about Jeffrey Meek is no different. Nicely 2nd Place—The Blackshear Times, Blackshear, GA, The world Football camp will be place for healing, Jeremy Jones Inspirational and touching. Children working together on a put together, good use of quotes for telling his story, and overall a is his neighborhood: Doug Herrin dropped out of the everyday to see This is a community story about a young man who has had a time-consuming, tedious effort for the purpose of cheering on and quality piece. life in every way, Wayne Hardy remarkable experience. It speaks of a small town good story in a encouraging someone with cancer certainly has human interest Honorable Mention(s)—Livingston Parish News, Denham Great subject, covered in depth and with feeling. Good idea to state where football is so important to all youngsters. and reader appeal. The writer works in interesting background and Springs, LA, Publisher Jeff David dies, Staff include the “guide” and “highlights” sidebars. pertinent information, such as the poems and how many folds it Nice tribute for the publisher’s death. I liked the way the story 3rd Place—The Pine Journal, Cloquet, MN, Miss Iris and Sydney takes to make a paper crane, as well as incorporating good quotes. was written. More than just an obituary, the story tells about the life graduate, Jana Peterson Best Feature Story A strong read. of an extraordinary man. Lots of human interest for the community, This is a subject that could easily become schmaltzy, but you Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-9,999 I imagine. managed to include the charm of this woman without being fawning. 1st Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR, November 2016 publishers’ auxiliary 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners b9 Escaping the echo chamber could lead to real blessings BY Brian Knox the weekend said the gunman, after his lot to compose herself due to the hate- have a tire. Unfortunately, it did not Wise County Messenger, arrest, told police he “almost didn’t do ful way she was addressed. have the right size. Decatur, TX it because they were so nice to him.” My wife and I on a few occasions The family said they would just sleep Perhaps if this warped young man have had discussions about faith with in their car and try to find a tire store First place, best serious column had spent more time attending that his- this young woman, and it has always the next morning. daily & non-daily division, circulation 3,000 - 5,999 toric black church and actually getting been a positive experience for all of us. My Muslim friend’s dad wouldn’t to know those nine church members Of course, we approach the con- hear of it. He insisted that these rather than wrapping himself versation with love for her and strangers stay in an upstairs room at istening to a police scanner in in an echo chamber of white respect for her faith, and we his business where there were couches, the newsroom all day, you hear supremacists who cling with listen to what she has to say. blankets, pillows and a bathroom with pride to the Confederate flag The Tea Party Christian, a shower. He refused any money from all kinds of calls. and argue that this country according to the group’s the family. But there’s one call I hear was better when black people newsletter article about the Both the officer and the family were from time to time that makes me un- L were treated as property incident, told my friend overwhelmed by such an act of kind- comfortable. It usually goes something rather than the fully equal she’s “in America now ness for strangers. like this: “We need an officer in route to American citizens they are, where she can be free, and I still have a long way to go in my the complainant’s location for a suspi- the outcome might have doesn’t she want to own Christian faith journey, but I saw cious person. Black male walking down been radically different. use that freedom?” the love of Jesus shared in one of the the street.” But that’s not how we She called my two encounters I described above. I’m sure the people who call the operate in this country friend a “lost And it was shared by a Muslim, not police for this type of thing are well apparently. soul,” and asked the Christian. meaning, but it does beg the question: We like to listen to oth- if she’d “like How many white Christians have if the person walking down the street er people who look and to learn about opened up their home or business to had been white, would the phone call think like ourselves to Jesus?” black strangers in need? have been made? form our opinions about I know Or are we more willing to call the Race is a conversation most people, those who don’t look or that the lady police about a suspicious person? particularly white-skinned people like think like ourselves. didn’t do any So often we judge people based on our myself, find uncomfortable. We like to Don’t believe me? Turn listening. If she perceptions of race or culture when we tell ourselves that race relations are on cable television and note the skin had, she would have realized my friend, really need to spend more time getting getting better. Some even argue it’s not color of those who decry black violence while her family is Arab, was born in to know those who are different from an issue at all. on the streets of Ferguson and Balti- Fort Worth and has lived in Texas her us. And then something like Charleston more or those who think it is just fine entire life. If we take the time to listen, we might happens. to degrade one’s faith if you use the Perhaps my Muslim friend could just learn something. Or better yet, we Nine black church members killed, Arabic word for God, “Allah.” have told this Christian woman a story might be blessed. all because their skin was the “wrong” A Muslim friend of mine earlier this about her own father, the owner of a Perhaps if the Tea Party Christian color. month was cornered in a bathroom gas station in the Dallas/Fort Worth had been willing to listen to someone The last words they heard were, “You during a Tea Party event in the Metro- area. different from herself, she might have rape our women, and you’re taking plex. A Christian woman, noticing Last Thanksgiving, a black family experienced the love of Jesus herself over our country. And you have to go.” my friend’s hijab, a traditional head traveling across the state had a blow that after-noon. And if a 21-year-old A 21-year-old white man’s heart and chest covering worn by Muslim out while returning to their home. A racist had been willing to seek God became so filled with hate that he spent women, decided to “share her Chris- police officer tried finding a tire store with the help of the faith of those nine an entire hour in a Bible study and tian faith” with my friend. that was open on the holiday, but he black Christians at Emmanuel African prayer meeting with them before pull- While I don’t know exactly what was was unsuccessful. Methodist Episcopal Church, our world ing out his gun and slaughtering them. said, I do know that my friend had to The officer called my Muslim friend’s would be a little less empty today. He reloaded five times. leave the building to go to the parking father, thinking his gas station might [email protected] A Washington Post story I read over
Best Feature Story 2nd Place—The Sun, Santa Maria, CA, Herd Immunity, Camillia I wanted to join this group of women, running for health and out loud. But this one made me smile the most. Well written. Non-daily Division, circulation less than 2,000 Lanham camaraderie. Weak lede bumped this one from second place. 2nd Place—Door County Advocate, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Christmas 1st Place—The Tioga Tribune, Tioga, ND, Amerada Camp kids A thorough report on a very controversial issue, giving both cards are making all my friends look old, Heidi Hodges reunite, Nickly Ouellet established science and heartfelt concerns their proper due. Best Humorous Column More bittersweet than humorous—but it’s well written. Nice job. 2nd Place—La Vernia News, La Vernia, TX, Robert C. McDonald, 3rd Place—Community Impact Newspaper-Cy-Fair Edition, Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-7,999 3rd Place—The Brunswick Beacon, Shallotte, NC, Swamp park Nannette Kilbey-Smith Pflugerville, TX, Demographic shift causing Harris County to explore 1st Place—The Daily Record, Little Rock, AR, Are we there adventures, part I, Jackie Torok 3rd Place—Steele County Times, Blooming Prairie, MN, Rick community-based health care, Marie Leonard yet—Comcast, part 1, Jay Edwards We all have to laugh at ourselves sometimes. A nice read. Bussler One of several excellent efforts by Community Impact to help its Funny, well written, and a topic everyone can identify with. I Honorable Mention(s)—Steele County Times, Blooming Prairie, readers understand the health-care system, which can be opaque to thoroughly enjoyed every minute of reading it. Best Humorous Column MN, Howard Lestrud many. This is entry is recognized as the best example of a package 2nd Place—Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Richmond, VA, A chance Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 that deserves overall recognition, partly because Marie Leonard to say goodbye, Paul Fletcher 1st Place—The Yankton County Observer, Yankton, SD, Don’t Best Headline Writing shared the byline on the second-best story. This column took on the challenge that few can master—a sad RUSH, live MORE (20 signs for South Dakota), Brian J. Hunhoff Daily & Non-daily Division Honorable Mention(s)—The News-Gazette, Lexington, VA, subject that was both touching and humorous. I found myself smiling Funny stuff here, the best of the entries. Witty and fun—especially 1st Place—The Echo Press, Alexandria, MN, (July 31 and Sept. Glasgow Man Recovering From Infection, Kit Huffman and feeling sad at the same time. Well done! for locals, certainly, but anyone anywhere could plug in their own 4), Echo Press staff A relatively minor case (not to the individual, of course) 3rd Place—The Blackshear Times, Blackshear, GA, My signs. “Fez” entry is very creative. Good headlines throughout. Congrats apparently created a major concern because of an inaccurate granddaughter’s so perspicacious; and she’ll be even more so once 2nd Place—The Journal, Crosby, ND, What A Joke—Weight of 2nd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY, staff report by another news outlet. This set things straight in a she finishes 3rd grade spelling, Robert M. Williams Jr. the world on my belly, John Bayer Sheepish, Transit and Bees/Wasps pushed this entry into the responsible way, giving citizens information they needed. Absolutely charming. Any grandparent, who is asked for help Concise and funny—columns don’t have to be ridiculously long. finals. Nice work throughout. with homework by their grandchild, can identify when they are left Some laugh out loud one-liners. Good job. 3rd Place—Beeville Bee-Picayune. Beeville, TX, Jason Collins, Best Health Story feeling befuddled and confused on a subject they felt they were fairly 3rd Place—Lamesa Press-Reporter, Lamesa, TX, Coming clean Laura Campbell, Kevin J. Keller Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 knowledgeable about. I enjoyed every minute of this column. with a secret that sparkles, Russel Skiles Volley’d & Thunder’d is aesthetically pleasing. 1st Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA, As measles hits Marin ..., Honorable Mention(s)—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA, This column went a different direction; I thought it was going to Honorable Mention(s)—The Pilot, Southern Pines, NC, Going Deirdre McCrohan, Kevin Hessel Farewell to a friend, Scott Campbell be about placating a grandchild. Funny—and recognizable—stuff for Green and Solemn Remembrance, John Nagy, David Sinclair Nice job on a controversial story. I wanted to read more—would This writer captured the feeling each of us has had, when parting those of us who battle the teeny critters. Green/Blue is clever play. have made a nice series. with an item with which we’ve gone through most of our lives and Honorable Mention(s)—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA, First 2nd Place—Litchfield Independent Review, Litchfield, MN, Best we need to pack it in. Funny and nostalgic. Chair, Last Call, Gretchen Brugman Best Health Story Health Story—”An itchy situation,” Martha Lueders Tries pretty hard to be cool and hip, but the piece is still funny Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more Tough subject—made me itch. Good job getting the interview Best Humorous Column enough to place. Locals certainly related to it. 1st Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Iowa prescription with an obviously frustrated mom. This itchy situation can—and Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 8,000 or more drug abuse on the rise, Dolly Butz does—affect many families of young children. 1st Place—Hood County News, Granbury, TX, Remembering the A comprehensive report on a very important and growing 3rd Place—The Pine Journal, Cloquet, MN, One step at a time, dearly departed, Kathy Cruz problem. A good example for other newspapers to follow. Jamie Lund Dear Gym: None of the columns in this division made me laugh B10 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners publishers’ auxiliary November 2016 Don’t RUSH, live MORE BY Brian J. Hunhoff described the ad as, “a terrible error in judgment.” Top legal speed for South Dakota: 80. Top safe speed The Yankton County Observer It was the same ad agency that produced, “It’s better for most semi tires: 65. Yankton, SD to live in South Dakota than die on Mars.” If we keep 9. Sign for Highway 50 between Yankton and paying for slogans like that, we’ll need signs entering Vermillion: No racing while texting. First place, best humorous column our state that say, “Please don’t laugh at the natives.” 10. Sign to post between Mitchell and Chamberlain: daily & non-daily division, circulation less than 3,000 Even a catchphrase can only do so much. We could I-90 is the road, not the speed limit! post signs saying, “Speed limit enforced by snipers,” 11. Sign (inspired by Pink Floyd) for roads near and plenty would still drive recklessly. Mitchell Corn Palace: Wish you were ear. Following is a list of signs I’m suggesting for roads 12. Sign to slow tourists entering Hill City: Caution: 20 signs for SD in Yankton County and other parts of our state. They Dinosaur Crossing! may be humorous and/or taken seriously. You decide. 13. Sign for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: Road vs. xperts say clever traffic signs help motor- 1. Sign for Yankton’s West City Limits Road: Helmet = Tie. Road vs. Head = Die. ists focus on highway safety. A federal study Suicidal Deer: Next 3 Miles. 14. Sign for deadly Boulder Canyon highway to showed positive response to messages like, 2. Sign for speed trap in town of Irene: Drive slow state’s favorite town for gamblers: Road to Deadwood: “Click it or ticket” and “That seat belt looks and see our town. Drive fast and see our jail! Where the odds are against you. Egood on you.” 3. Sign for Highway 46 between Irene and Mayfield 15. Sign for motorists on busy 41st Street in Sioux Utah’s witty traffic sign campaign included: “Turn Store: Speed Limit 65 (Tractors, keep up best you can). Falls: Better late than never, but never 41st is better. signals: the original instant message” and “Steering 4. Sign for local dead-end known as ‘Smoke Road’: 16. Sign for interstate between Sioux Falls and wheels are not a hands-free device.” Stay off the grass. Brookings: This is not the I-29 Motor Speedway. Massachusetts used phrases that played off the 5. Warning sign for Highway 52 near Lewis and 17. Sign for top of Needles Highway in Black Hills: state’s regional dialect: “Use yah blinkah” and “Wear Clark Lake: Hit a deer at 45 mph, you’ll live. Hit a deer Shoulder Drop-Off. yah seatbelt.” at 70 …? 18. Sign to post near any South Dakota correctional So far, the best South Dakota has produced is, “Don’t 6. Speed limit sign for Yankton’s Broadway Avenue: facility: Avoid hitchhikers wearing orange. Jerk and Drive.” That lame campaign was pulled soon Cars: 30 mph. Semi trucks: Whatever. 19. Sign for Kadoka exit: Real Badlanders Buckle Up. after state highway officials admitted the double- 7. Sign for bumpy gravel roads west of Yankton: 20. Sign for busy road to South Dakota’s greatest entendre was intentional. Rumble Strip: Next 2 miles. attraction: don’t RUSH, live MORE. State Rep. Mike Vericho spoke for many when he 8. Good reminder sign for I-29 near Truck Towne:
Best Investigative 3rd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY, Best investigative or 3rd Place—The St Louis American, St. Louis, MO, Staff find. Responsive homepage design fosters a sense of community by or In-Depth Story or Series in-depth story—School lunch series, Emma Kennedy Many staff-bylined stories for the community. More enterprise prominently displaying an area voices module, packaged with local Daily Division School lunches: A solid look at the waste involved—both food and stories would add more depth. Excellent use of photos throughout columnists, making this site a good source of one-stop shopping 1st Place—The Press-Republican, Plattsburgh, NY, Prison money—when children refuse to eat unpalatable meals. And by the and commentary (columns). for views in the area. Excellent use of image thumbnails, which are Break, Joe LoTemplio sound of it, who can blame them? Nice job. Honorable Mention(s)—Community Impact Newspaper-Cy-Fair effectively cropped by human editors for maximum effect. Video Tough call in a very competitive category. The exhaustive nature Edition, Pflugerville, TX, Kelli Ray, Marie Leonard, Shawn Arrajj content is showcased on the home page instead of being hidden in of this report and this local paper leading the coverage of what Best Investigative Nice design, especially of ads. Stories of great interest to a dropdown. Individual story files have trending/latest modules and became a national story is commendable and pushes it to the top. or In-Depth Story or Series members of its large community. Seems a bit oriented toward good keyboarding to encourage site stickiness. 2nd Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK, Misuse Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 promoting area businesses, but long, in-depth news stories included, 2nd Place—Community Impact Newspaper-Leander/Cedar of taxpayer money at McAlester Public Schools, Glenn Puit, James 1st Place—The Hennessey Clipper, Hennessey, OK, OSBI plays as well. Glad to see this paper tackling information for this growing Park Edition, Pflugerville, TX; Judy Anderson, Derek Sullivan, Jose Beaty, David Dishman, Kevin Harvison, Dawnyal Hill games with school board over records about coach, Barb Walter community. Salazar, Emilie Lutostanski, Brandy Cohen Kudos to this paper and its reports for doggedly staying on this Excellent job with a tricky subject—thorough and sensitive. Kudos Easy to navigate, responsive site design works really well on story. Great use of FOIA requests to dig deeper and ultimately reveal for not giving up when they threw roadblocks in your way! Great Best Local News Coverage mobile devices without sacrificing desktop functionality. Good what was going on in this district. idea to give editorial page support for your series. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 combination of scrolling and drop-down site navigation make this 3rd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Sioux City case 2nd Place—The Tioga Tribune, Tioga, ND, All that remains—the 1st Place—Litchfield Independent Review, Litchfield, MN, site easy to use. Advertising doesn’t cover content, making this a highlights gaps in teacher-student sex law, Nick Hytrek legacy of past oil booms, Nicky Ouellet Independent Review staff pleasant user experience. Excellent keyboarding and similar content Good job shining a light on a discrepancy in the law that definitely Extremely thorough and well-thought-out pieces. Good use of Very good, thorough coverage of community. Good coverage of links encourage viewers to stay on the site. Community-specific needed to be corrected. photos/graphics to support this series. local government, as well as community life. design allows for cross publishing without the clutter of unrelated Honorable Mention(s)—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, 3rd Place—Mid Hudson Times, Newburgh, NY, Newburgh’s 2nd Place—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA, March and April stories from other geographic areas. This is a sophisticated solution WY, Young. Vulnerable. And homeless, James Chilton Zombie Properties, Shantal Riley Editions, Moonshine Ink, staff for a site that provides content from so many different (but loosely Excellent profile on a heartbreaking problem communities face. Great research and clear and concise coverage of a big Very extensive coverage of community life. Could use more local connected) areas. problem. government coverage. 3rd Place—The St Louis American, St. Louis, MO, Stlamerican. Best Investigative Honorable Mention(s)—Eden Valley-Watkins Voice, Drugs ... A 3rd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA, Best Local News Coverage, com, Ishmael Sistrunk, Kenya Vaughn or In-Depth Story or Series Lifetime Struggle, Laurie Schultz Staff Very clean and easy to navigate desktop site with sophisticated Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more Beautifully and sensitively written while still maintaining Good local news coverage, as well as stories about people and use of text and visuals. Non-responsive design makes it a bit more 1st Place—New Times, San Luis Obispo, CA, Airing out journalistic integrity. Excellent photos. events in the community. challenging to read this site on a mobile device. I really like the idea concerns, Colin Rigley Honorable Mention(s)—West Point News, West Point, NE, Local of including photos and videos in separate sections of the most The most professional and thorough effort in the class. Best Local News Coverage news coverage popular/most viewed tables. I wish there was better keyboarding 2nd Place—Northside Sun, Jackson, MS, Savannah bidding Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 Good local news coverage. and cross-linking between similar content. woes, Anthony Warren, Wyatt Emmerich 1st Place—The N’West Iowa REVIEW, Sheldon, IA, Best Local Honorable Mention(s)—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, Dogged pursuit of chicanery by the mayor might have won first News Coverage, Staff Best Localized National Story WY, WyomingNews.com, staff in this category if the writing and editing had been better. It was OK, Outstanding newspaper, cover to cover! Strong local content, Daily & Non-daily Division The home pages for this site has a ton of stuff on it and looks but those were hallmarks of the winner. editorial voice, good design. I would enjoy reading this paper cover 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, ‘A long ways to go’ a little jumbled. Once inside, however, it has a clean, responsive 3rd Place—The Northbrook Tower, Northbrook, IL, Affordable to cover! Marriage equality is a right, but locals keep working, Cody Hooks design that makes it easy to view well-produced stories and images Housing, Matt Yan 2nd Place—Hutchinson Leader, Hutchinson, MN, Staff Just about a perfect example of bringing a big national story on desktop and mobile. Interior design encourages site stickiness by Thorough look at an issue that many in town would probably Another excellent newspaper! Design and content are top-notch. home, with good writing and a good local example, especially giving viewers easy options to find more content. rather ignore. 3rd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY, staff important in this subject matter. Honorable Mention(s)—Community Impact Newspaper—Spring Strong local coverage and editorial commentary 2nd Place—Milton Times, Milton, MA, Movie puts ‘Spotlight’ on Best Obituary Klein Edition, Pflugerville, TX, Annexations provide millions to MUDs, Honorable Mention(s)—The Fountain Hills Times, Fountain town, Kathy Kurtz Ferrari Daily & Non-daily Division city of Houston, Matt Stephens Hills, AZ Smart use of movie release to update the local story that went 1st Place—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, SD, A Song A story well told in words and graphics. Good content, nice, clean layout. Editorial was short, but present. international, told mainly through the eyes of someone who knew In His Heart, Randy Dockendorf many of the people involved. I was engaged from the first sentence. The obituary gave the Best Investigative Best Local News Coverage 3rd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Sentencing change reader a real sense of the man, as well as the era in which he lived. or In-Depth Story or Series Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more leads to early release of federal drug offenders, Nick Hytrek The photo accompanying the article was perfect, and the lede made Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-9,999 1st Place—Idaho Mountain Express, Ketchum, ID, Selection of Thorough look at local impact of a national story, although not as the reader smile. Well done! 1st Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR, two issues, Pam Morris, Gregory Foley big a national story as the first- and second-place winners. 2nd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME, Alex Drying Times, Nicole Montesano & Staff Beautiful newspaper with lots of local stories with staff bylines. Honorable Mention(s)—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Robbins—Age 3, Cyndi Wood The clear winner in this category. Good coverage of all angles— Attractive design. Local articles in every section cover every aspect Storm Lake hoops encounter alters news arc, Tim Gallagher I was hooked and wanted to read more from the first sentence. excellent photography helped tell the story. This one was broader in of community life. Wonderful job! A great story that was well told, but somewhat underplayed the The writer did an excellent job of characterizing Alex and the impact scope than others—which added to the appeal. 2nd Place—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI, March 5, national issue. he had on others. 2nd Place—The Alamance News, Graham, NC, Federal judge Sept. 3, Alan Campbell 3rd Place—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, PA, Obituary: rules on DOJ case vs. Sheriff, Tomas Murawski and Tom Boney Jr. An abundance of local stories all written by staff writers. Best Newspaper Website Jacob Kaskey, Jen Colletta The headline—probably the best of the entries in this division— Wonderful photos, too. Interesting historic pieces (which is often Daily & Non-daily Division This was a well-written tribute to a person who really made was an attention-grabber. A thorough look at a sheriff attempting to not the case), and I especially enjoyed the story about the weather 1st Place—The Echo Press, Alexandria, MN, Echo Press a difference in the lives of the LGBT community and increased do his job while being scrutinized by a variety of agencies. watcher who was back from a month-long vacation. This site has a lot of quality content to offer, and it is easy to awareness of their issues. November 2016 publishers’ auxiliary 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners B11
Honorable Mention(s)—Washington Missourian, Washington, MO, Local Historian Ralph Gregory Dies at 105, Karen Butterfield Very well done story on a man whose work will impact his Residents slay killer alligator community in perpetuity. The writer was able to convey the humility of the man who contributed so much to historical preservation in his town and beyond. Best Original Editorial Cartoon responsible for local man’s death Daily & Non-daily Division 1st Place—The Barberton Herald, Barberton, OH, Norton sewer BY Sharon Brooks swim—other than perhaps its timing, in waited. When the creature emerged assessment options, Leo Michael The Examiner the wee hours of the morning—was not from the depths, he shot it in the An instant laugh while fully understanding the message. Beaumont, TX unusual. head—only 30 minutes prior to this 2nd Place—The Union, Grass Valley, CA, It takes a village idiot, “My kids swim in that water,” one conversation. R.L. Crabb First place, best breaking news story local resident at the marina said July 6. “I shot it,” Bubba Bear said. “It was a Well delivered. daily & non-daily division, circulation 12,000 or more “We all do.” killer. It had to go.” 3rd Place—Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, WA, After the attack on Woodward, TPWD Bubba Bear said he had heard that FEMA response, Brad Skiff said they would not be out hunting the the beast was still at large and that no Strong drawing technique. band of self-proclaimed alligator that killed him but indicated one was hunting it, so he decided it Honorable Mention(s)—Cedar County News, Hartington, NE, “good Samaritans” took the there could be an ongoing search was up to him to protect his beloved cartoon—failed five school merger, Wayne Stroot law—and a rifle—into their for the animal. According to TPWD community. Well constructed message. own hands, saying they want- Captain Rod Ousley, when alligators or “They weren’t going to kill it, so I had Aed to protect children and other area other wild animals attack or display to,” he asserted. Best Performing Arts Story residents who swim in Adams Bayou aggressive behavior, nuisance control Texas Parks and Wildlife officials Daily & Non-daily Division from a killer alligator responsible for hunters are contracted to track down and officers with the Orange Police 1st Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK, Legendary a local man’s recent death. the threat and dispose of it. That Department arrived at the scene about recording engineer remembered, James Beaty It all began in the early morning does not always mean killing the wild an hour after the alligator was discov This is the best entry in a group that included a slew of great hours of July 3 when 28-year-old animal, Ousley explained. In some ered dead at the boat launch, just yards writing on multiple subjects. No other entry was as in-depth in its Tommie Woodward of Orange and a cases, he said, the animals are rescued. from where Woodward was killed. After coverage. The subject was enthralling, and the writing just right. female companion went swimming in For example, Gator Country’s Gary some time, the animal was removed Fantastic job! Adams Bayou. Woodward jumped into Saurage is permitted as a nuisance from the scene. TPWD Capt. Ousley 2nd Place—New Times, San Luis Obispo, CA, Lights, camera, the water from the deck of Burkart’s control hunter, and has assisted TPWD said in order to preserve what they adventure; Glen Starkey Marina at 1802 Mississippi Ave. in in capturing and rescuing multiple could of the animal, it was transported In a contest with multiple exceptional entries, this one was Orange. nuisance gators, which he then to a nuisance control hunter, Swamp superb. What a great idea, and the concept was covered completely. The fun session of night swimming relocated to Gator Country, according to People’s Harlan Hatcher. This is very good and of interest to even the casual reader. took a turn when Woodward quickly Ousley. “We took possession of the whole 3rd Place—Hutchinson Leader, Hutchinson, MN, CSI: warned the woman to keep her “These guys are very helpful to us,” alligator,” Ousley said, “so as not to Jerusalem, Kay Johnson distance, OPD Captain Cliff Hargrave Capt. Ousley said of the hunters. waste it.” What an interesting concept, and the coverage of it was excellent. said, telling her to stay back because In this case, nuisance control hunters Hatcher reportedly skinned the This is what a community newspaper can do best—highlight talented a “gator” had taken hold of his arm. were not the ones who caught up with 400-pound animal and opened it up local folks who are doing extraordinary things. Fine job. She ran for help, getting the attention the killer alligator in Adams Bayou. for examination. Orange County Pct. Honorable Mention(s)—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, of staff of the closed marina. They Instead, it was a group of men from 4 Justice of the Peace Judge Rodney PA, New documentary focuses on ‘gaymer’ culture, Larry Nichols called 911 at about 2:30 a.m., but by the Orange Cove led by the self-professed Price said human remains positively Here was a subject that I knew little of, and now I know a lot. The time first responders got to the scene, gunman, a man who would identify identified as Woodward’s were writing here is super and informative on a unique topic. This was a Hargrave reports, Woodward “was himself to The Examiner only as discovered in the alligator’s throat fine piece in a category loaded with them. already gone.” It took a search team “Bubba Bear.” during that examination. nearly two hours to find his body. In a search for information about the Capt. Ousley said the killing Best Photo Essay “They found him about a half mile July 3 alligator attack, The Examiner of the alligator was poaching, an Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 12,000 or more down the bayou,” said Capt. Hargrave. paid a visit to Burkart’s Marina in the illegal act regardless of the specific 1st Place—The St Louis American, St. Louis, MO, Scenes from Texas Parks and Wildlife confirmed Cove area of Orange at about 2 p.m. on circumstances. Baltimore, Lawrence Bryant that Woodward’s injuries were Monday, July 6, and made a macabre “We’re investigating at this time,” Great spread. No text needed. consistent with an alligator attack. discovery when walking around the Ousley reported. “It is illegal. We’re 2nd Place—Chino-Chino Hills Champion, Chino, CA, Growing for Judge Rodney Price ordered an autopsy. corner of a building on the property. going to do our job. We’re going to put Goodness’ Sake, Marianne Napoles Hargrave said Woodward, who There, lying lifeless at the edge of a boat together a case and put it in front of the Sharp pictures, bright color and good composition, both in worked at Crumpler’s Shipyard in launch at the marina, was an alligator Orange County prosecutor. Then, it’s up individual photos and on the page. Orange, lived close to the marina in measured by locals at 11 feet, 6 inches, a to them.” 3rd Place—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, PA, Philly the Cove area. According to Hargrave, bullet-hole clearly visible right between Ousley said the charge is a Class Pride 2015, Scott A. Drake alligator sightings—and even attacks— the hulking beast’s eyes, a piece of wood C misdemeanor punishable by fines An ambitious spread. Could have used more variety in size of are not unheard of in the area, but jammed into its mouth propping open ranging from $25 to $500. your photos. this is the first death resulting from an its massive jaws, exposing dangerously Bubba Bear said he doesn’t care about alligator attack he has seen during his sharp teeth. the fine; he is just glad he got rid of the Best Photo Essay long career. Bubba Bear told The Examiner that gator. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 “People get bitten all the time, but he and two other residents of Orange “I’d do it again,” said Bubba Bear. “I’d 1st Place—Hutchinson Leader, Hutchinson, MN, A dandy of a fatalities are rare,” he said. Cove went out into the bayou on a do it right in front of the game warden. Dairy Day, Terry Davis Allen Burkart of Burkart’s Marina boat near where the attack I’ll take the fine.” This beautifully presented photo essay quickly conveys the story told The Examiner that Woodward occurred, baited a line and Orange Cove residents and Adams with the nicely-composed photo of the girl feeding the calf, supported took off his shirt and shoes on the deck then Bayou swimmers are a little safer now, by others portraying Dairy Day celebrants in a variety of activities. of the marina before leaping into the he said. 2nd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX, Smiles and murky water of the bayou, reportedly Even though the alligator responsible Sunshine, Joe Duty in spite of verbal warnings for Woodward’s death has been killed, Joe Duty’s “Smiles and Sunshine” said it all, and was a very from marina staff and without alligator sightings are quite common close runner-up to the winner, especially with the street-level shot regard for a sign reading “NO in the area, said Capt. Ousley. of the crowd seen through the horse’s legs. Great work. SWIMMING—ALLIGATORS” For information about 3rd Place—The Pine Journal, Cloquet, MN, Making magic in black and white near alligator safety and about backstage, Jana Peterson the facility’s boat launch. what to do to report Jana Peterson’s “Making magic backstage” perfectly Burkart had put up the sign an alligator sighting, encapsulated the flurry of activity before any stage production, and in the weeks preceding visit the Texas Park may well have won this competition if the layout had been more Woodward’s death after and Wildlife website cohesive. It just did not flow as well as the others. Nice work, though. spotting a massive at tpwd.texas.gov/ Honorable Mention(s)—Lahontan Valley News & Fallon Eagle American alligator, huntwild/wild/ Standard, Fallon, NV, Brining History Back to Life, Steve Ranson / estimated at the species/alligator/ Laci Thompson time to be between safety/ index. Lovely layout and beautiful presentation of this story, warrants 10 to 12 feet in length. phtml. commendation. “We’ve never had OPD Capt. Hargrave warns anything like this that no one should Best Photo Essay happen before,” said approach an alligator Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-12,000 Burkart. if they spot one and 1st Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, The Beetle Residents who live advises instead Man of Thyne, Price Chambers nearby said they swim to call local law Oh my! Great photo story with such excellent shots. I don’t think I in the bayou all enforcement. would want to hold those beetles long in my bare hands. the time, and so do their children, [email protected]. Continued on, page B14 so Woodward’s B12 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners publishers’ auxiliary November 2016
THIRD PLACE, best feature photo, daily division, By Blaine McCartney | Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY
Land of the free— Riley Holzhausen, 13, and others help support the middle section of a large American flag as the National Anthem is played prior to the start of the third performance of the 119th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo at Frontier Park Arena in Cheyenne.
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SECOND PLACE, best breaking news photo, non-daily division, circulation 5,000 - 9,999 By Chris Thew | Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Omak, WA Budding herpetologists—Alexia Cruz, 4, and her brother Gabriel, 3, of Omak, check out a Burmese python during the Reptile Man show at the Omak Performing Arts Center on Thursday. The event was hosted by the Okanogan County Community Coalition. November 2016 publishers’ auxiliary 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners B13
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FIRST PLACE, best sports photo, non-daily division, circulation less than 3,000 By Will Ravenstein | Cedar County News, Hartington, NE
Swimming Like a Dolphin—Cazden Christensen prepares to touch the wall and turn around Wednesday during Hartington Swim Team practice at the Hartington public pool. The Dolphin swim team found success at the Wayne swim meet.
FROM PAGE B11 Best Public Notice Journalism Outta Compton movie review, David Dishman Knox makes an important point about religion and our rush to Daily & Non-daily Division I had never had any interest in seeing this movie—until I read this judge those whose faith differs from ours ... a point, which cannot be 2nd Place—The Standard Banner, Jefferson City, TN, Parade of 1st Place—The Blackshear Times, Blackshear, GA, Why & what review. Excellent, clear and engaging comments. Use of the box to made too often. This was the best of a very strong group of entries. Pageants, Dale Gentry, Kimary Clelland now? Wayne Hardy present facts and figures is a great idea. 2nd Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK; Bubbles, What can you say? Excellent photos that tell a fun story. The most thorough, professional and accessible critique of public 3rd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME, On The soap and a close election; James Beaty 3rd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Taos Pueblo Powwow notice proceedings submitted to this category. Water, Ellen Booraem Beaty lures the reader with the intriguing question, “How many Gathering of Nations, Katharine Egli 2nd Place—The Alamance News, Graham, NC, Public Notice Great review. It made me laugh, reminded me that I need to get a bubbles in a bar of soap?” then delivers the knockout punch with a Nicely done! The drama of the photography makes the reader SHOULD have been provided, but wasn’t, Tom Boney, Jr. and Staff new can of bug spray, and made me want to see “On the Water.” lesson on voting rights. Well done. A very close runner-up for first. feel like a part of the event. This publication’s staff demonstrates obvious dedication to its Honorable Mention(s)—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA, Noises 3rd Place—The Blackshear Times, Blackshear, GA; There’s no Honorable Mention(s)—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Self- community of readers and raises important questions in each Off: North Scott High School, Erin Gentz easy way to report, or read, bad news; Robert M. Williams Jr. reflection, Katharine Egli editorial submitted, as well as advertises easy avenues for readers This review makes me pull for the kids in the show. I want to Williams handles a difficult story, and the subsequent reader Very nice job. Nice photos. to raise their own questions. A true public service. However, the know ... did the audience grow for subsequent performances? I’m fallout, with a clear explanation of the legal process, and the delicate downright snarky writing style can be off-putting to some who need sure hoping so! balance between accusation and guilt that is the responsibility of Best Photo Essay to hear your point the most. You can be hard-hitting without being every reporter to maintain. In doing so, he also lets the reader know Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 haughty. Best Serious Column that their concerns matter, and why the newspaper handled the 1st Place—The Observer, Dundee, NY, A CLEAN SWEEP, 3rd Place—The Universe, Provo, UT, Proposed Utah State Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 12,000 or more story the way it did. We’ve all been there. Brandon Lawson, David Specksgoor Prison relocation stirs questions, emotion among residents, Megan 1st Place—The Pilot, Southern Pines, NC, Our Starry Flag Honorable Mention(s)—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA, The Good flow, nice contrast of images. Cropping, color, quality of Kennedy Unfurled, The Hope of All the World, John Nagy day that made me thankful to be an Iowan, Bill Tubbs photos is solid. Tells the story. An important and well-followed series of coverage that analyzes Wonderful column that quickly grabs your attention and In both of his column entries, Tubbs brings essential historic and 2nd Place—Mobridge Tribune, Mobridge, SD, MPHS the situation at hand from many vantage points. I most valued the maintains interest throughout while making a bold point. personal perspective to some of the most difficult and controversial Commencement: A time for tears, a time for smiles; Travis Svihovec perspectives presented in the prison tour, regarding both guards 2nd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, It’s time for moral issues of our time. Though lengthy, they proved to be Beautiful job from standpoint of balance, layout, photo quality, and inmates—especially surrounding mental health treatment. I truth-talking about Wyoming’s schools, D. Reed Eckhardt compelling reading. making photos of same topic appear fresh and eye appeal. Great would have liked to see more data—regarding current water usage/ Hard-hitting column that I’m certain generated a lot of response, flow. VERY solid work. shortage in Tooele County verses consumption by the current prison which is what good editorial writing is supposed to do. Best Serious Column 3rd Place—Lamesa Press-Reporter, Lamesa, TX; Chicken-Fried in Gunnison or average consumption by more-modern facilities—to 3rd Place—Miami Today, Miami, FL; Creak, clank, bump, wreak, Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-11,999 Fun; Russel Skiles, Herrel Hallmark, Regina Crutcher confirm/deny claims quoted in the articles and better illustrate the clatter: Welcome to Miami; Michael Lewis 1st Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, New Nice images, and while there is a lot there, the page does not problem. Nicely done with a topic most wouldn’t think about. West—Loving bears is not a license for hatred, Todd Wilkinson suffer from “busy-ness” as much as it might have. Cutlines are a bit Honorable Mention(s)—Farm and Dairy, Salem, OH, Tragedy of Well-written, powerful point of view. Column writing at its finest. tight, and that detracts a little. Good effort. Best Review farm accidents hits home for rural residents, Judith Sutherland 2nd Place—Hood County News, Granbury, TX, What would Honorable Mention(s)—Banks County News, Jefferson, GA, Daily & Non-daily Division Strong lede that immediately grabs your attention. Jesus do? Kathy Cruz Turn and Burn, Mike and Clark Buffington 1st Place—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, PA, Going to the Strong opinion, well expressed. I’ll bet some readers weren’t too Appealing to the eye but a little repetitive; the shots of potter and ends of the earth to get married, Scott A. Drake Best Serious Column pleased with this great column. pots have a sameness that cutting a photo or two and enlarging a What a review this is ... thorough, interesting and descriptive. It Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 3rd Place—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI, Treatment couple might have eliminated. Nice layout. sold me on a trip to Key West! 1st Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX, Escaping the tops jail for substance abuse, Patti Brandt 2nd Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK, Straight Echo Chamber, Brian Knox Nicely argued. Well written. November 2016 publishers’ auxiliary 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners B15
Honorable Mention(s)—Hyattsville Life & Times, Hyattsville, MD, Open House, The Vienna Times Bricks and Mortar: Getting Hitched, Gray O’Dwyer The Vienna Times’ tabloid section covering the grand opening of a Reverse disaster Great sense of place. Well done. new mass transit facility uses articles, photos, floor plans, infographics, lists, maps, and timelines to explain how the facility was built, how it Best Serious Column will be used, and how it was funded. Additionally, the section tells the Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 human stories about passengers, drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, director decision 1st Place—The Paynesville Press, Paynesville, MN, Suicide Should administrators, and others who are part of the public transportation Never Bring Ease to a Community, Ellarry Prentice system in the region. Overall, the section is packed with information By Roger Harnack ers’ hands tied, accurate, up-to-date Brave column suggesting understanding for a young man who about the mass transit district’s people and services. Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, fire information was virtually nonex- committed suicide rather than face charges relating to consensual sex Honorable Mention(s)—The Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke, CO; Omak, WA istent from the Emergency Operations with a minor. Emerald Awards; Darci Tomky, Brenda Brandt, Isaac Kreider Center. Information from national 2nd Place—Lamesa Press-Reporter, Lamesa, TX, An ending to The Holyoke Enterprise’s coverage of the winners of The Emerald First place, best editorial incident command fire officials was remember, Russel Skiles Awards, given to local educators, runs only six pages and does not daily & non-daily division, circulation 6,000 - 9,999 at least eight hours old as they relied Sweet tale of sportsmanship not seen often enough these days. include any color pictures or color graphics. Nevertheless, the bold on infrared night flights and updates 3rd Place—Steele County Times, Blooming Prairie, MN, Rick font combinations on the cover and in the article headlines, together Effort to improve emergency at shift changes. Rural residents were Bussler with sharply focused black-and-white photos and an effective use left in the dark when it came to infor- Wistful piece about dad sending his only son off to college. of pullout quotes, compel readers to pay attention to each winner’s management office failed to mation they truly needed. Honorable Mention(s)—Cedar County News, Hartington, NE, A full-page profile, which includes a one-column sidebar with basic keep locals informed More public information officers sad visit to the past helps to appreciate the present, Rob Dump biographical information. were brought in. Yet, less accurate, Nice going-home story. timely information was disseminated. uring the peak of the wildfires Best Sports Column At one point Friday, several PIOs Best Special News, Sports Daily & Non-daily Division, 6,000 or more this past weekend, one county sat around a table in the Emergency employee was notably miss- or Feature Section or Edition 1st Place—Sullivan County Democrat, Callicoon, NY, Further Operations Center trying to decide Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more Review, Ken Cohen: Forget about enrollment ing—the emergency manage- whether to issue a Twisparea evacu- Dment director. 1st Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, 100th Love the opinion, presentation of the problem, facts supporting the ation notice. The notice was finally As the wildfire bore down on Anniversary, Valley Press Staff argument, and offered solutions. Great column. issued more than an hour later. We This section is deep and rich with articles and images from 2nd Place—Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, LA, Drum Chewiliken and Tunk valleys, Twisp question the wisdom of allowing River, Buzzard Lake and other places Antelope Valley history. The headline typography is beautiful and roll please, McHugh David so-called information officers decide consistent; the photos are intriguing, with an effort made to show Couldn’t agree more with many of the points made in collegiate this past weekend, Okanogan County when to release evacuation notices, Emergency Manager Maurice Goodall places past and present; and the range of stories is great. Good work! recruiting. especially when they are unfamiliar 2nd Place—The St. Louis American, St. Louis, MO, Diversity: A 3rd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, was unavailable. When multiple with our communities and terrain. orders and subsequent retractions Business Imperative, Staff Mountainside—Weighing outdoor joys against pain of loss, Molly Arriving PIOs spent time creating This is a GREAT idea for a special section—getting businesses large Absolon to evacuate Tonasket were given, he “talking points” for national Incident was out of town. According to other and small to talk about the importance of diversity and their own efforts Heartfelt and a fantastic dissection of the risks/rewards of sports. Commander Todd Pechota and others. to achieve it. Good pictures, nice layout—great typography. Overall, a Honorable Mention(s)—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, county officials, he had left the area to They kowtowed to television media attend a wedding. really nice piece. SD, Batboy Death Stirs Awful Memories, Randy Dockendorf from Seattle and Spokane, clueless 3rd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, Frontier Days Great story and comparison with a current event, but what In his absence, multiple evacuation that local repeaters were offline, notices were issued and retracted for Souvenir Edition 2015, Wyoming Tribune Eagle, staff argument is being made for the use of helmets? That’s all that’s holding leaving many area residents without This section makes me want to be a rodeo fan. Fun, friendly and this column back. areas where emergency situations television service. And when they did not exist. Residents panicked, colorful images; nice type treatments; good sectioning of content in the did organize informational meetings, various topic baskets. Nice job. Best Sports Column then returned home, then panicked they, too, provided hours-old data and again. That’s after Goodall had said, Honorable Mention(s)—The Examiner, Beaumont, TX, High Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 took journalists to areas out of harm’s School Football, Chad Cooper 1st Place—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA, Cortez Seales: More when he took the job and finished way, where they were unable to report setting up a new emergency notifica- Overall, the color scheme used, and the structural way in which than just slam dunks and jump shots, Scott Campbell what was really happening. the teams are outlined is great. The body text stops it from being a top One of the best sports personality pieces I have read in a long time, tion system, that he would be cautious Outside the Emergency Opera- about issuing alerts so as not to “cry winner: shorter line lengths, consistent word counts, and more white and in a very strong category. Manages to talk about sports, education tions Center, private security guards space could improve it. Otherwise, good job! and life’s lessons, while addressing sportsmanship and unselfishness. wolf.” At the same time, the number of manned some roadblocks without relevant evacuation notices appeared Nice style; easy to read. legal authority to prohibit access to Best Special News, Sports 2nd Place—Wilton-Durant Advocate News, Wilton, IA, Williams to decline—certainly, the effective dis- publicly owned roads. There were semination declined for rural residents. or Feature Section or Edition wows after falling in love all over again—Advocate News, Derek scattered reports of residents trying Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-9,999 Sawvell And when notices did go out, they were to get back to their homes to fight fire, often too late to be of use to affected 1st Place—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA, All of Us, Staff Superior work from start to finish. A little long, but if there was a as is their right, but being blocked. Great job! Fabulous photos! Fun, energetic, enthusiastic writing. wasted word, I didn’t see it. He told her story both interestingly and ruralites. People’s homes burned. Some Among security brought into the area livestock perished. Panic ensued. 2nd Place—The Galena Gazette, Galena, IL, Train derailment compellingly. Fine writing. were a few from Phoenix Protective coverage, Katie Devereaux 3rd Place—The Bernardsville News, Bernardsville, NJ, Electric While he was absent, county com- Corp.—the same company essentially missioners Jim DeTro, Ray Campbell Excellent photos and news coverage, covering a variety of atmosphere adds charge to crackling rivalry, Kelly Fenton run out of town a couple years ago viewpoints. Insightful; very well-crafted piece. Could have been considered a and Sheilah Kennedy—who now after allegations of using inappro- oversee the emergency management 3rd Place—Fayette County Record, La Grange, TX, Veterans bit longish if it hadn’t been so well written and interesting to follow from priate, thug-like tactics at the Omak Voices, Elaine Thomas, Jeff Wick, Bobby Bedient, John C. start to finish. Excellent work. and serve as Goodall’s boss—spent Stampede during a thunderstorm. time calling in spot fires and monitor- Unique topic for a special section, nicely done. Interesting to read. Honorable Mention(s)—Litchfield Independent Review, Litchfield, “What we have here is failure to com- Honorable Mention(s)—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Land Water MN, Baseball’s unwritten rules, Louie Opatz ing fire movement, caring for other municate,” to quote the 1967 movie people’s animals and fighting fire. People Time Cultural Guide, Staff Extremely well done. I am not a huge baseball fan, but I hated for “Cool Hand Luke.” When compared Nice, professional job. Very well done. the column to end. Beautifully said from first word to last. A sports Their efforts helped saved people’s to the Carlton Complex, management homes and lives. But they should have column written “the right way.” Standout in a tough category. of information about the Okanogan Best Special News, Sports never authorized Goodall to leave at Complex fires this year is a fiasco. the height of the catastrophic fires, or Feature Section or Edition Best Sports Feature Story or Series Commissioners wanted to improve Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 Daily Division especially after three firefighters on last year’s response. But the system had died. With Sheriff Frank Rogers 1st Place—Lamesa Press-Reporter, Lamesa, TX, Golden Tornado 1st Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, Nance’s night in place today—as fires continue to Jubilee edition, Staff out, Robert Gagliardi generally out of the decision-making burn—is not the answer. And if they loop—due to bureaucratic manage- The Lamesa Press Reporter’s Jubilee Edition contains a prodigious Great profile of a hometown hero. were inclined to grant leave to Good- amount of content that covers the reunion weekend and related 2nd Place—The Union, Grass Valley, CA, Playing for Anna: Lady ment policy revisions earlier this year all, who started the job in April, they by commissioners—our county was activities from multiple angles and through multiple formats. Reporters Falcons play championship game with heavy hearts, Walter Ford, should’ve assumed the manager’s job gathered information and wrote articles covering current issues and Laura Mahaffy devoid of on-the-ground local emer- themselves or discussed having Rog- gency management leadership for the events, and they dug into the archives to present voices and faces What a tragedy. But the reporter’s profile of Anna’s teammates ers take the helm again. from the past. Photographers captured current images, editors and vividly illustrates their commitment to honor her memory. evacuations and fire fight. When Okanogan County Sheriff ’s Goodall said he attempted to man- community members commented on the goings-on, and an editorial 3rd Place—The Mercury, Manhattan, KS, Cantele kicking with a Office deputies were on the front lines cartoonist poked fun at it all. Visually, the animated tornado image on clear head, Joshua Kinder age his duties by delegating authority last year, information was accurate and remaining available by telephone. the front page and the various tornado graphics repeated throughout Good for Cantele! Nice profile of an athlete, who did not let those and timely—that wildfire burned just create a whirlwind of energy that pulls readers through well-organized who refuse to remember it’s just a game, get him down. But without an on-the-ground man- as fast and was much hotter. ager, problems worsened. sections filled with thoughtfully-selected photos. Honorable Mention(s)—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, Residents knew when to go and 2nd Place—The Journal, Crosby, ND, Roping up a future, Journal SD, Taking a Stand, Randy Dockendorf In place of local leadership, up when to stay. popped Angela Seydel, a FEMA Publishing staff Worthy project by some fine young athletes. Nicely reported. And residents never had to wonder The striking cover photo on Roping up a Future, the Fall “external affairs strategy and messag- who was in charge— Rogers never left ing specialist.” Although unfamiliar Agricultural Special for the Tioga Tribune, captures the essence of the Best Sports Feature Story or Series his post. section, which focuses on the future of agrarian communities. Inside, Non-daily Division with the area, she masqueraded as the County residents would be better Okanogan County emergency man- articles and photos move from youngsters participating in rodeo clubs 1st Place—Douglas Budget, Douglas, WY, ‘Nothing limits me’, Cody served by returning to last year’s sys- to high school students competing in rodeo events to teens raising hogs Tucker agement spokeswoman. tem. We should put the Sheriff ’s Office Multiple Chronicle calls seeking in- to adults who are experimenting with raising new crops. Crisp, colorful An encouraging read. No doubt, this story has reader interest. It back in charge of overall emergency action photos are given plenty of room to tell their stories, which is a top-notch human interest feature. The writing style makes it easy formation went unreturned Thursday, management and send the FEMA Friday and Saturday. We didn’t waste complement the written text. On pages without images, pullout quotes to read, and it has quality quotes and information. I like the emotion “messaging specialist” and other so- add extra white space, giving the pages a relaxed and uncluttered look. evoked by the story. Another plus is that it is not a typical “super star” our time Sunday. called information officers home. Without Goodall here and with Rog- 3rd Place—The Vienna Times, Vienna, IL, Shawnee Mass Transit story. B16 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners publishers’ auxiliary November 2016
2nd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY, A bond between Might have liked to make it a smidgen bigger in order to see brothers, Jen Sieve-Hicks more of the kids in the back. Very good placement on page, love the How could a reader not find this story interesting, sports fan knockout! or not?That two brothers dream of playing together is not news. Honorable Mention(s)—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY, Best The community grieves That their dream ended in such a totally unpredictable manner is sports photo—It’s tournament time, Alex Shoemaker news. The story wraps together the circumstances in an interesting Like due to emotion! Hope he did not get an unwanted object manner and through use of quotes and insightful events makes a inside him. Good background or lack thereof. Very tough class compelling read. 3rd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA, Local sports coach builds Best Sports Photo for young life lost bridges to Cuba, Gretchen Lang Non-daily Division, circulation 5,000-9,999 While this is not a traditional sports feature, it is a revealing 1st Place—The Standard Banner, Jefferson City, TN, She’s on look at a sports personality—he coaches little league baseball and the line, Daniel Burton, Dave Gentry By Christine Kuklica Teacher Jennifer Buckmaster had especially loves baseball—who uses his sports as an avenue to There were more than a dozen strong images in this category Lahontan Valley News & Fallon Eagle Standard, only kinds words to say about Taylar on reach and aid others, in this case Cubans. A different type of sports that could have placed and choosing the finalists was difficult. This Fallon, NV Facebook. feature written in a smooth, easy-to-read style. Good variety of is a very strong, story telling moment. I love that the photographer “Enjoying this beautiful day and quotes and sources. saw this happening and captured the entire scene. While technically First place, best breaking news story, knowing that Taylar Hutchings is with Honorable Mention(s)—The Bernardsville News, Bernardsville, not as perfect as some of the other finalists, I chose it based on it’s non-daily division, circulation 3,000 - 5,999 us! Missing you deeply!” she said. NJ, Her Cup Runneth Over—Tobin Heath adds another trophy to the story telling ability. Katelynn White, another one of Tay- case, Kelly Fenton 2nd Place—Palisadian-Post, Pacific Palisades, CA, Catching lar’s friends, expressed thoughts felt by Reader interest? You betcha. Hometown girl succeeds in her Baseball Fever, Rich Schmitt he community is grieving many on her Facebook post. sport on a world stage while retaining image as team-oriented and This is really a great moment, and it’s also excellent technically. over Thursday’s death of a “If tears could build a stairway and humble. Lots of information stuffed into this story, which is well 3rd Place—The Frankfort Station, Orland Park, IL, Natural Churchill County Middle memories a lane, I’d walk right up to written and presents a vivid picture of the woman’s achievements. leader, Paul Bergstrom School eighth-grader who died heaven and bring you home again. This story reveals a lot about this coach and her team. Another Tby suicide. “We all miss you so much, Taylar. Rest Best Sports Photo great story telling image. The use of this photo in print was horrible, Taylar Hutchings, 13, died at her easy my friend. We’ll meet again! I Love Daily Division with lots of type and logos on the image, which looked terrible. home late Thursday afternoon of a you babes!” 1st Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, Leads within No one should be doing that with excellent sports action or news gunshot wound, reports the Churchill Churchill County Middle School Prin- reach, Tommy Martino photos. County Sheriff ’s Office. Sheriff Ben cipal Scott Meihack said after learning The frenetic action in this image is amazing—a beautiful woman, Honorable Mention(s)—Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Trotter said a firearm and several notes about the tragedy on Thursday night, he a beautiful horse, a moment of panic, yet the rider knows what she Omak, WA, Oroville upends White Swan, Chris Thew were found near the body. implemented the crisis tree. He said a has to do. Grab that rein! The white hat and crisp uniform contrast This photo might have won a lot of contests, but the content of Hutchings, a native to Fallon, was staff meeting was held at 7 a.m. on Fri- beautifully with the flying dirt. Well done! the higher-placed winners was better. born on July 3, 2001. day, and he and his staff went through 2nd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Nic Scheelhaase Hutchings’ family, friends and teach- the plans for the day. embraces the baton after winning the 2A distance medley relay, Best Sports Photo ers remember her for her cheerfulness. “Extra staff was called in to add sup- Jim Lee Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 Her grandmother, Mary Hutchings, port for the students and teachers,” he Such an emotional image. This photo captures the range of 1st Place—Cedar County News, Hartington, NE, Swimming Like said Taylar was said, “as well as feelings of a runner who has now won, after making a costly a Dolphin, Will Ravenstein her first grand- counselors from mistake in the meet the previous day. It’s one of those “real sports” Composition, contrast and an intriguing subject not normally daughter, and the other schools and moments. Perfect foreground focus and lighting. found in athletic photography. retired teacher grief counselors 3rd Place—Santa Clarita Valley Signal, Santa Clarita, CA, 2nd Place—Cedar County News, Hartington, NE, TD dive, Rob described her as from Naval Air Incredible! Dan Watson Dump an All-American Station Fallon.” With excellent depth of field, this shot captures a great moment, Great stretch and image. A lower angle might provide an even girl. Andrea Zeller, the crowd’s joy, the despair of the opposing player, and the lucky better composition. “She was executive director disbelief of the player who shot the ball. The ball in foreground is a 3rd Place—Frazee-Vergas Forum, Frazee, MN, Nate Nguyen beautiful inside for the Churchill nice touch. tackled his opponent, Joleen Giefer and out,” Mary Community Honorable Mention(s)—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, Great image capturing the moment before (tackle), the reaction Hutchings said. Coalition, said Unfortunate injury, Ruby Varela and foretelling the ensuing struggle. “She would light the number of Capturing the look of pain on the young woman’s face is great. If Honorable Mention(s)—The Observer, Dundee, NY, Basketball up any room suicides among only a moment later, the person with the backpack in the foreground Handstand, Brandon Lawson she walked into. Her positive attitude teens in rural areas is increasing. may have moved out of the way, so the player’s body in the arms Fantastic moment captured. and happy-go-lucky personality were She said there are signs to indicate a of the coaches would have been in full view. Or, a tighter crop! contagious. person may be struggling with depres- Otherwise, nice picture. Best Sports Section/Page “She always knew how to make people sion. Daily & Non-daily Division smile, and she was always smiling, too.” “Risk is greater if a behavior is new Best Sports Photo 1st Place—Douglas Budget, Douglas, WY, Douglas, WY, Sports Mary Hutchings said her granddaugh- or has increased and if it seems related Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more sections: February and October, Cody Tucker ter was a talented athlete who accom- to a painful event, loss or change,” she 1st Place—Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, LA, LSU This category was difficult to judge because all of the top entries plished anything she set her mind to. said. fake field goal, David Normand were outstanding. The Douglas Budget earned first place because of “She was always there to help anyone Zeller said these signs may mean Perfect sports news photo, capturing the trick play that wins the the unmatched attention to detail throughout the section. Every page who needed the help,” said her father, someone is at risk for suicide: game. Nice composition with the runner looking around for would- was visually appealing and contained compelling content. There was Paul Hutchings. “When her mother • Talking about wanting to die or to kill be tacklers; his expression says he knows he’s getting away with no drop-off in quality from the first page to the last page, which is and I got divorced and I became a single oneself. something great. very difficult to accomplish. father to three children, at 8-years-old, • Looking for a way to kill oneself, such 2nd Place—The Brunswick Beacon, Shallotte, NC, Beatini glides 2nd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Journal staff Taylar, would help me out with cooking as searching online or buying a gun. at BB&T Cheerleading Showcase, Michael Paul The Sioux City Journal finished a close second in among a dinner or do laundry to help with the • Talking about feeling hopeless or hav- Beautiful, colorful action shot. Great vertical composition, very group of strong entries. The section is packed with a lot of great responsibilities I had … that was the ing no reason to live. nice work clearing the treeline in the distance. I love the trust these content, and the pages are filled with good photos and art elements. type of kid she was.” • Talking about feeling trapped or in kids place in their peers to catch them, and to be able to catch. This A reader could spend a long time just reading the agate page. The Both Mary and Paul Hutchings said unbearable pain. makes me want to turn to the jump page to see more photos. staff-produced articles are well written and informative. Taylar was very close to her family and • Talking about being a burden to oth- 3rd Place—Washington Missourian, Washington, MO, Winning 3rd Place—The N’West Iowa REVIEW, Sheldon, IA, Staff that the loss of Taylar will forever leave ers. Moment, Bill Battle Few newspapers offer the amount of local sports coverage a hole in their lives. • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs A moment of pure joy, nicely captured. It’s great that so many that is found in the N’West Iowa Review. The February issue, for Mary Hutchings said Taylar and her • Acting anxious, agitated or behaving faces are in the shot, passionate expressions. example, had 11 pages devoted to local sports. The photographs are siblings used to put on plays in her recklessly. Honorable Mention(s)—Washington Missourian, Washington, outstanding, and the page designer does a great job of using them to backyard to entertain the family and • Sleeping too little or too much. MO, Ziegler Concentrates, Bill Battle create eye-catching layouts. that even though she was very “girly,” • Withdrawn or feeling isolated. Excellent action. Nice vertical composition, light-colored uniform Honorable Mention(s)—Door County Advocate, Sturgeon Bay, she loved to go on hunting trips with • Showing rage or talking about seeking in the center, surrounded by purple. Great focus on the player’s WI, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Sports Staff her grandfather, even if they came back revenge. face, as he concentrates on the basket. The Door County Advocate’s sports section has a clean, unsuccessful. • Displaying extreme mood swings. professional look with excellent local content. The centerpiece “Everyone one of us has fond memo- “Right now, teens are dealing with Best Sports Photo features are paired well with coverage of a wide range of sporting ries of Taylar that we will hold on to a lot of cyberbullying,” Zeller said. Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-4,999 events. and cherish forever,” Mary Hutchings “Parents need to engage with their 1st Place—Idyllwild Town Crier, Idyllwild, CA, Going for a ringer, said. children and check their phone, e-mail Jenny Kirchner Best Sports Story Brittany Bonner, Taylar Hutching’s or Facebook page. Bullies now are going Framing nails it! I hope the photographer got out of the way Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 9,000 or more friend since elementary school, said she through the Internet to harass people, before they were beaned by the horseshoe! Easily a first place 1st Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME, In the long was devastated and in shock when she and parents must be more aware of 2nd Place—The Salem Democrat, Salem, IN, Luck o’ the farmer, run, Taylor Vortherms found out what happened to her friend. that.” Kate Wehlann Taylor Vortherms’ story is clearly about much more than sport, “I’m still having a hard time grasping Zeller said if someone notices an Framing n rainbow. Good picture but knocked due to layout. I and that’s what made it stand out. The story has a nice pace and a what happened to Taylar,” said Bonner individual who has any of the suicide would have liked to make it more of the focal point and reduced trove of good quotes. It’s also informative. Well done. who now attends school in Winnemuc- signs or an individual is experiencing the others more and laid out page differently. Close second in tight 2nd Place—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA, Diamonds ca. “Taylar was the type of person who suicidal thoughts, to call 1-800-SUICIDE class. sparkle on East County field of dreams, Kyle Szymanski was always willing to help someone out or 1-800-273-TALK. She said there is also 3rd Place—Idyllwild Town Crier, Idyllwild, CA, Zac Archuleta …, Sweet feature on the ragtag bunch of former and wannabe pros … she was the type of friend you would a number individuals can text to get as- Jenny Kirchner want to have.” sistance. Text LISTEN to 839-863. Framing makes this a third place in a very hard class. Continued on, page B18 November 20 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners B17
THIRD PLACE, best sports photo, non-daily division, circulation 3,000 - 4,999 By Jenny Kirchner | Idyllwild Town Crier, Idyllwild, CA Big Jump—Zac Archuleta of Orange County and part of The Lost Boys Project, jumps over five people as fellow skaters watch on in awe last Saturday at the Idyllwild Skate Park. The Lost Boys Project’s vision is to provide an awesome, safe environment to build up, mentor and develop students in their academic and daily life, and spiritual journey in their Christian faith. Our starry flag unfurled, the hope of all the world BY John Nagy Republican presidential candidates, and Before Syrian refugees can enter Scotland, seeking refuge from religious The Pilot, the U.S. House of Representatives are on this country, they undergo a screening persecution. Or Cambodia, needing Southern Pines, NC record as saying this country should no process that takes 18-24 months. It begins harbor from political oppression. Or longer accept Syrian refugees fleeing the with a referral from the United Nations Rwanda, where you fled genocide. First place, best serious column, violence of their country. High Commission on Refugees. Or China or Pakistan, where your daily and non-daily division, circulation 12,000 or more These concerns follow the Paris That includes in-depth interviews, family could work hard and achieve an attacks last week and reports that one reference checks and biological economic success unavailable in your —one—of the terrorists could have been screening. native country. In five days, we honor one of this a Syrian refugee. All the other attackers That’s before they even get referred to Long have we been a country of country’s great traditions, a celebration are believed to have been natives of the United States. huddled masses yearning to breathe focused on open hearts and inclusion. European countries such as France and Then, they are screened by police, the free. And, to be sure, there’s also been a Brethren we all be, thanking God for Belgium. State Department, the FBI’s Terrorist distinct minority calling for an end to all blessings bestowed. Some have said we should just bar Screening Center, the Department that. There have been those who tried to At a time when we remember those Muslims, but allow Christians, since of Defense and the Department of close the golden door on Cuban refugees, first natives and immigrants coming their faith is under persecution by the Homeland Security. Their names, faces Haitians, Sudanese. together in gratitude and grace, it’s all Islamic State. But most have just simply and fingerprints are put into every We tried to say “no more” to Irish the more woeful that some have taken said we should bar all Syrian refugee computer database and searched for Catholics, Eastern Europeans, Pacific this past week to harden our national resettlements until we can be assured possible threat. Then they are personally Islanders—the list goes on. But all those heart—and borders—from those who they have been properly vetted and pose interviewed and their stories scrutinized. times, our greater ideals and open hearts seek refuge within. no security risk. About half of the refugees pass this prevailed. We settled these individuals In the name of national security—but The mayor of Roanoke, VA, even screening test. and families. They flowed into our really out of fear—there are calls that the recently conjured the thought of How is it working so far? According society, melding their cultures into ours, United States take a giant step backward internment camps for refugees, to Time magazine, the United States has an alloyed nation stronger as a result. from one of its great ideals. comparing this situation to the Japanese admitted 750,000 refugees since Sept. On Thanksgiving, many of us mark That ideal is inscribed in a bronze camps following the bombing of Pearl 11, 2001. Of that, two people—Iraqis in it with the patriotic hymn “America.” tablet at the base of the Statue of Liberty, Harbor. The mayor must have forgotten Kentucky—were charged with terrorist The song served as one of our national a gift from our oldest ally and fellow that we now consider that a shameful activities. anthems before “The Star-Spangled believer in Liberty, France: and regrettable part of our history. So is the system foolproof ? No. How Banner” was adopted in 1931. The fear mongers believe President many such processes are? None. Air We all know the first stanza, “Keep, ancient lands, your storied Obama is loading up C130s and flying travel in this country was pretty secure proclaiming this a “land of the pilgrims’ pomp!” cries she Syrian refugees to this country as fast on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, but pride.” But it’s a long song. The last With silent lips. “Give me your tired, as the planes can be loaded. They’d have it didn’t prevent those attacks. You stanza goes like this: your poor, you believe we’re not even patting them can’t control for every eventuality We Your huddled masses yearning to down for suicide vests as they board the cannot let fear of the unknown destroy Grand birthright of our sires / Our breathe free, planes. 240 years of what has made this nation altars and our fires / Keep we still pure! The wretched refuse of your teeming Here’s the reality. The United States the shining light of liberty. We cannot Our starry flag unfurled / The hope of shore. has agreed to accept 10,000 Syrian be the world’s leader with weak moral all the world/ Send these, the homeless, tempesttost to refugees. So far, about 1,800 have come compasses or navigate by political winds In peace and light impearled / God hold me, in. Of that total, half are children, and of convenience. secure! I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” a quarter are adults over the age of 60. If you are not of Native American Officials say 2 percent are single males of descent, you are from somewhere Contact editor John Nagy at 910-693- More than 30 governors, virtually all “combat age.” else. Your people maybe came from 2507 or [email protected]. A4 | Tuesday, September 1, 2015 | The Union B18 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners publishers’ auxiliary November 2016 IDEAS & OPINIONS
FROM PAGE B16 FOI—Freedom of Information IT TAKES A VILLAGE IDIOT BY R.L. CRABB Daily & Non-daily Division playing, mostly, for the love of the game. I wanted to read more. 1st Place—The Galena Gazette, Galena, IL, East Dubuque 3rd Place—Door County Advocate, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Cordier Schools FreedomJIM HEMIG, of Publisher Information, | [email protected] Hillary Dickerson 530-477-4299 BRIAN HAMILTON, Editor | [email protected] 530-477-4249 delivers in Marlins’ debut, Korey Mallien Excellent, dogged coverage of the superintendent’s suspension Nice feature on the local player done good. Korey Mallien and the and Thea fine opinions example expressed of using on FOIAthis page and arelegal those counsel of the to individual ferret out paper’s staff heard serendipity calling, took advantage and delivered authors who express them and do not necessarily re ect the views of theThe facts. Union. The If youGazette would stuck like to withshare its your two-and-a-half-month thoughts with The Union, pursuit for the reader. of emailthe reasons [email protected]. for Supt. Herbst’s See suspension,policies below despite for information. roadblocks by the acting superintendent. Obtaining and publishing the memo Best Sports Story that explained the basis of the suspension was a public service of Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 9,000 the ‘Ahighest order.well It balanced coverageregulated of the strong outpouring 1st Place—The Echo Press, Alexandria, MN, Today’s Athlete, of support for the popular superintendent and heavy criticism of Eric Morken the school board with what appear to be valid concerns about A nice bit of enterprise amidst a category filled with the usual his performance. militiaThe community is well served …’ by the Gazette’s stuff. Nicely sourced and written. commitment to thoroughly reporting the facts about its local hat is often car accidents occur every 2nd Place—Douglas Budget, Douglas, WY, Emotional exit, Cody government. Well done! Tucker left out of the year. 2nd Place—Thediscussion Ark, Tiburon, CA, ShouldTiburon Salmonwe get Institute rid of v. A solid two-story look at an end-of-the-season disappointment. Romberg, Gretchenabout Lang gun license requirements be- ownershipW is that the Sec- cause of many car acci- Well done. Good example of how information obtained through CPRA- 3rd Place—Santa Clarita Valley Signal, Santa Clarita, CA, ond Amendment begins, “A dents? Should we get rid of flesheswell regulated out the picture. militia Without …” this info,stop the signs story and would speed not limitshave Teammates at birth, Mason Nesbitt beenAmanda fully accurate Wilcox and ofbalanced. the Thethat author restrict did a thegood, use thorough of ve- Brady Campaign recently hicles? Clearly, it would be A nicely written feature. job of getting the facts and letting them speak for themselves. Well- Honorable Mention(s)—The Glencoe Anchor, Orland Park, IL, referred to the 2008 Su- much more dangerous to writtenpreme and Court edited, decision. the package leavesown me andinterested drive ina carthe withgeneral- Trevs football, Fouad Egbaria subjectIt statesand curious the right about to a posfollow-up.- out existing regulations. Solid story-telling. sess a handgun for self-de- Regulations on owning fense3rd Place— does notThe protect Yankton a County aObserver, gun are Yankton,also protective. SD, Open and shut government in South Dakota,Background Brian J. Hunhoff checks that Best Use of Color ExcellentOTHER series VOICES of editorials hammersare not a topic patchwork that should state be and city laws could help. Daily & Non-daily Division the top priorityPaula of every Orloff newspaper. These are especially good 1st Place—Hyattsville Life & Times, Hyattsville, MD, HL&T Color, So too would background because they include specifics, humor,checks fact-based without criticism loopholes and Ashley Perks recommendations.“right to keep andWell-done carry series. for Internet and gun show SECOND PLACE, any weapon whatsoever in sales. Gun dealers also Love the primary, bright colors … like a box of Crayolas. Great Honorable Mention(s)—The Glenview Lantern, Northbrook, IL, best original editorial cartoon, daily & non-daily division job throughout, both in news design and advertising. any manner whatsoever need to be responsible in Glenviewand for police, whatever Alex Mayster purpose.” their gun sales. Federal regulatorsBy R.L. Crabb look 2nd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, Staff TheThe Lantern justices truly are fulfilled follow -its watchdogWould duties you in feel covering com -the The Union, Grass Valley, CA ing the precepts of the first fortable around a verified The use of large feature photos in the news layout, not just in story and using FOIA to bring to light questionable use of taxpayer color ads, helps elevate this entry toward the top. three words of the Second stalker, a spouse abuser, a money.Amendment, “A well regu- violent paranoid or violent The 4 D’s: Dupont, two Dowtys, and a David, produce an anything that goes on in and around the community, be it schools, 3rd Place—The N’West Iowa REVIEW, Sheldon, IA, Staff as bad as state PUC lated militia …” felon who owns a gun? attractive, well-written and edited local newspaper with good sports, public events, meetings. If much of anything was not locally Especially liked the use of color in the Shrimp Delight headline. We have seen recent Most Americans favor or many years be- Arizona, letting Southern will still be stuck with the wants consumers to pay, General Excellence photos and strong sports. Editorial page notable for a “call and generated, it was hard to spot. Other than some occasional odd Ingenious! This paper would have scored higher if there had been versions of civilian mi- comprehensive back- fore formal investi- California Edison Co., the lion’s share of the costs for has been called a “scientific Dailylitia Division groups. There have ground checks for gun comment”gations feature by notboth seen state often plant’s these days.operator, Attractive off the Living decommissioningheadline placement SONGS, air-wise, notfraud” much by to area say activiststhat isn’t good.and more color, overall, throughout the issue, although that’s a matter of been1st Place— militiasSioux protecting City Journal, Siouxownership. City, IA sectionand fronts, federal good author calendar- of hook.events, plus “Let’s Go” listing in Artsunless the2nd PUC Place— doesGlenrock a sud- Independent,allied engineers, Glenrock, including WY the borders from illegal This includes most NRA Fities began, it was clear the FERC’s investigation did den about-face and cancels former Republican state economics, I realize, more than design. immigrants.Good, all-around local newspaper.(National Plenty of local Rifle stories Associa with- California& Entertainment Public section. Utilities Paper appearsnot freeze to publish Edison’s election internal ballot, a 2014 settlementSolid work within every area—photos,Sen. Sam community Blakeslee. coverage, sports, a wideAnother variety ofmilitia sources claimed and strong writing.tion) members. Attractive design Commissionprecinct list, consistentlywith races to match,emails, that are allowing not legal notices.the utility If so, it’s Edison.education, use of graphics, outstandingSaid David editorial Jay page.Weis -Great front Best Use of Photographs throughout.their right A highlight to graze was cattle the focus onHowever, local veterans, it does which not favoreda great big public utility service. compa Classifieds- to are destroy the lowest them. of Edisonwinners at one Thepages. corruption Very readable. of that Good writing,man, headfrom ofwhat the I Sansaw. Luis Daily & Non-daily Division on public lands. Yet an- include the present leaders nies over consumers at every in effect admitted this in a settlement has been well Obispo-based Alliance for offered new insights for Veterans Day coverage. page, plus attractive Marketplace Service Directory. This newspaper 3rd Place—West Point News, West Point, NE 1st Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, Brad other militia threatened to of the NRA and some of opportunity. Sept. 16, 2011 letter to FERC documented through Nuclear Responsibility, “The attack2nd Place— a membersWyoming of aTribune town Eagle,their Cheyenne, backers WYwho are gun was the best at subscription promotionsjust unearthed of the top by four. the San emails provingProof that the color outline does not necessarilyNRC seems make to always a paper accept better. Great Boner, Kathryn Holloway Great photos, art and design throughout.manufacturers. Straightforward Diego law firm of Aguirre & was agreeduse of photos upon in(shadow private border anything is a nice touch)PG&E and tells a them.”very nice Photo usage fits the category perfectly. Excellent and interesting As we have As we have repeatedly Severson. meetings between former PG&E is far from unique in headlines and fine writing. General Excellence layout make for an excellent flow for the eye of the reader. Superior photos that pull the reader straight into the story and accurately and tragically seen, irre- Said the letter, “It should PUC President Michael its favorable treatment from repeatedly3rd Place—The andUnion, Grass Valley,sponsible, CA violent people Non-daily Division, circulationbe 6,000-9,999 noted … that certain elec- Peeveycoverage and Edison of all aspectsexec- of localthat news, commission. and writing appears solid, summarize the subject of each story. tragicallyDynamic front seen,pages and good designcan obtain,throughout. conceal, More localand 1st Place—The Taos News, tronicTaos, NM documents related utivesas during well. Headlines a junket andto graphics Theare wellNRC used. has Anever fine denewspaper,- 2nd Place—The N’West Iowa REVIEW, Sheldon, IA, Staff use guns in large part due to the outages, particularly Warsaw, Poland, the year nied a license request for an stories needed. Good photos. Good, solid writing and nice design; very strong opinion content. beautifully put together. A very close second! Excellent photos that pull the reader into irresponsible, to inadequate background electronic mail, may have before. atomic power plant from Honorable Mention(s)—Antelopechecks. Valley Press, Palmdale, CA 2nd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide,been deleted Jackson, … prior WY to the The bottomHonorable line onMention(s) —Theany utility.Ark, Tiburon, CA the story. THOMAS ELIAS violentBeautiful special people features can sections. StraightforwardOther developed headlines coun- Good writing, photos, editorialreceipt content. of your Sept. 12 letter SONGS Colorful,is that only bright, luck clean newspaper;“The NRCwell laid is a out, rubber consistent 3rd Place—Litchfield Independent Review, Litchfield, MN, staff tries have comprehen- California Focus (demanding those emails).” spared California the same stamp for the utilities,” andobtain, writing. Busy conceal, pages but with information that draws readers into 3rd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME sectionalization, easy to read. Nice editorial content, solid community Nice mixture of staff photos, file photos and submitted photos. sive background check In short, said ratepayer sort of radiation exposure Weisman said. In fact, the the stories. laws without U.S. style ButGood until writing, a court strong order editorial presence.attorney Maria Severson, enduredcoverage. by Japan Great in photo the quality.commission Writing seems has solid. “accepted” Excellent work. Your use helps tell the story well! Excellent job. and use guns in loopholes. producedHonorable tens of Mention(s) thousands—Southampton “Edison destroyed Press-Eastern evi- Edition, FukushimaLack of disastereditorials that not ahit serious PG&E’s issue. seismic study, but Gelargeneral part Exc dueell ence Other developed coun- of emails between utility also gave itself 18 months to Best Weekend Edition tries have registration commissionersThe and execu- The PG&E report, for which the examine the report and then Non-dailyto inadequate Division, circulation 10,000requirements or more with ways of tives Storiesof the companiesaren’t that well they written, but editorial content is strong. A General Excelleissuenc ea final ruling on Diablo Daily & Non-daily Division company now wants consumers to 1st Place—The Pilot of Southern tracingPines, NC guns and ammuni- regulate,good overall no one paper. could prove College Division, Daily & Non-dailyCanyon’s Division earthquake safety. 1st Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY, staff background tion used in crimes. either the cronyism that has All of which means that In an upscale market having lots to work with, The Pilot of pay, has been called a ‘scientific1st Place— fraud’The Southwestern College Sun, Chula Vista, CA This paper has a really good mix of both hard news and solid checks. The government isn’t go- long existed or the mecha- anyone unhappy with the Southern Pines, NC, makes the most ofing it. toFaulted take onlyaway for everyone’s too many nismGe byne whichral it Excoperated.ellencbye area activists and allied Toughengineers, call here, but the edgepattern goes ofto utilityan unbelievably favorit- high- features, is visually pleasing and creative in its presentation. grey, thin headlines by the news staffguns of 12. — Photography or cars — becauseand writing Non-dailyNow it is graduallyDivision, circulationbe- 3,000-5,999 quality, although monthly, studentism newspaperat the PUC at can a community expect 2nd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Journal staff that planned to welcome they are subject to regula- coming clear that national including former Republican state Sen. little or no comfort and is of the highest quality. Multiple pages of opinion, lots of donated 1st Place—The N’West Iowa REVIEW, Sheldon, IA college, no less. The difference really is the approach to hard news These issues are jam packed with so much to digest I almost home a POW they consid- tion, but our right to own agencies like the Nuclear support from any federal photosered run, unpatriotic. included an “Out and About”guns feature, requires along it with be “well “country RegulatoryFrom beginning Commission to end, this is Saman awesome Blakeslee. and impressive and an editorial page that is deepcommission. in local content. The paper grades wonder at the focus. It’s wonderful, but are you trying to be too correspondents,”The latest militia exhaustive is and well-playedregulated” community according calendar, to the (NRC)looking and publication. the Federal The depth of what goes into these pages is jaw accessibility of college leaders fromThe patternsA-F, declares of behav the campus- many things to too many people? That said, lots of good content. the Oath Keepers who Second Amendment. Energy Regulatory Commis- dence…within days after the about a year before SONGS ior by FERC and the NRC book section with local best-seller list, police blotter, public record, dropping. This paper has something for everyone. I especially enjoy unsafe for women, and had a regular columnist writing on Sex and 3rd Place—Hutchinson Leader, Hutchinson, MN, Staff patrol those protesting Maybe the John Wayne sion (FERC) also consistent- blackout … Evidence shows closed. are similar enough to what andpolice wide varietyabuse ofin sports,Ferguson, including golfcowboy and horses—two hero is in ourbiggies for lythe favor strong big writingutilities and over excellent the photography.that FERC didThe nothing “Letters to to My ButThe federal Sun, negligencetasteful but indirect. Editorialsthe PUC aredid punchy,for decades setting the “The I notice a lot of horizontal layout in inside pages and little vertical, theMissouri. area. Advertising is remarkable forpsyches, a page of but QR blood codes andwhich citizensGrandchildren” the commissions column adds are a nicestop human them.” touch. All in all, this is a protectingIssue” Californiansand “Our Position” goes clearly.without There any are legal two challengeto four pages of especially in the March 22 issue. More vertical layout would make What’s to stop such mi- guts are easier to bear in a sworn to protect. Of course, neither FERC beyond San Onofre. There’s that these two agencies also readers can scan for info, 4-6.5 pages of classified ads, auto ads, a masterpiece of what community journalism is all about! Opinion, relevant Viewpoint pieces by local writers, and multiple the issue more attractive and inviting. litias from being met by movie. Example A involves the nor the NRC has done also the NRC’s handling of should get careful and con- beautopposing of a Service militias? Directory What and a separateCan Marketplace.we in the U.S. enact now-closed2nd Place— San OnofreBuffalo Bulletin, anythingBuffalo, toWY penalize Edison potentialstaff dangercartoons. from Writing major quality, s tantheadlines observation are professional, to ensure and happens2nd Place— then?Idaho Mountain Express,gun Ketchum, laws that ID are used by NuclearNo question Generating that thisStation, paper getsfor “down destroying and dirty” evidence, to produce a earthquakescoverage at of the controversial Diab- topicsagainst is well continued handled. You outright get the feeling Do these diverse militias other developed, non-war- often known as SONGS. and the NRC also has done lo Canyon nuclear power favoritism of the big utilities. Community Service Award Front-page coverage of march on the newspaper by gun quality community newspaper. The photos of the pig wrestling are they don’t overlook much, despite frequency. Arts reviews are Daily & Non-daily Division make up “A well regulated ring countries instead of When that plant first nothing to sanction Edison plant near San Luis Obispo advocatesmilitia …”?who objected to sensible editorialshooting on overdoingout our brains the lostsome power of the on best Sept. photos 8, 2011, I’ve ever forseen its in big-money a weekly newspaper. purchase This ownedincluded by Pacific of campus Gas & events, andEmail a variety Thomas of features Elias atare interesting 1st Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK, Criminal public-carryIndividual laws citizens inside what may should figurativelybe safe places. and News literally? staff of severalis a solid months newspaper before with it great writing,of new photography steam generators and superb Electricand Co.well In written, a meeting grabbing [email protected]. reader. Less editorial His color than the justice system of southeast Oklahoma, Parker Perry also be considered part of The U.S. has dramatical- formally closed, the outage for SONGS despite the fact last spring, the NRC allowed book, “The Burzynski 10 includes four reporters, two photographers, copy editor, three layout and design. second-place choice. There is no advertising, perhaps by policy, but Very good, hard-hitting coverage of issues with important public a U.S. militia. Whether a ly more gun homicides in caused a blackout over an executives knew in advance PG&E to continue a $64 Breakthrough, The editors.group Abundance or individual of good, citi staff-written- comparison. copy throughout. Good area as3rd big Place— as northernHutchinson Leader,they Hutchinson, were faulty. MN milliona missed study opportunity.of earthquake Large editorialMost Promising staff of 49. Cancer Staff photography is safety ramifications for community. Also addresses failure of those publiczens, records. the Second Two pages Amend of opinion- withAlong “Our withView” reasonable and “Other Europe,This covering publication much exemplifies of thatEdison white isspace now can trying be ourto friend. dangersprofessional to Diablo and Canyon, voluminous. TreatmentAdvisor Dr. andMax Branscombthe gets my in public service, or office, to do their jobs. Shows how the system ment requires it be “well regulations, perhaps we Southern California and get almost $1 billion back saying it knows no reason to Campaign to Squelch It,” is Views” delineated well. Cable TV listings, some syndicated material Nice lay out and design throughout the paper. Great feature writing, congratulations. is at fault, as well. Well-written stories. Stories generate demand regulated.” can find more constructive northern Mexico. from Japan’s Mitsubishi shut down or limit opera- now available in a soft cover like NYTWell-regulated crossword puzzle laws liked ad- by generallyways to upscale settle differencesmarket especially FERC’s initialthe 96-year-old inves- receivingHeavy her diploma.Industries I like for how that photos tions at the2nd plant. Place—The Universe,fourth Provo, edition. UT For more for change. readers,dress publicsome AP, safety Game prac Time- and Kidsbefore Corner getting pages. into Ads are tigationare incorporated blamed a intosingle the opinion misdeed,page to make but a even normally if it getsbland The PG&ECoverage report, very for relevant to Eliasits community, columns, but visit this www. feels, 2nd Place—Steele County Times, Blooming Prairie, MN, tices, just like laws about the mode of spilling blood. bungling utility worker in all it’s after, customers which the company now californiafocus.net mostly modular stack, lots of color, six to seven pages of classifieds page come to life. unavoidably so, like a house organ. Case in point: Opinion is limited Civic—Community Service Award, Rick Bussler driving a car. As Martin Luther King plus Youautomotive, need a attractive license to business said,directory, “The good ultimate legal notice weak - Honorable Mention(s)—The Fountain Hills Times, Fountain to a page of “Issues and Ideas” with syndicated cartoons, Readers Good coverage series of a sensitive and deep problem facing displaydrive and a car separate based editorial on mea summary- ness of them.of violence is that it is Hills, AZ Forum of letters, and Opinion Outpost with selections from daily all communities. Well written with prominent display in newspaper. sures of proficiency. You a descending spiral beget- 3rd Place—Washington Missourian, Washington, MO This is an impressive publicationLetters with lots of community to interest the newspapers. editor Best feature is a Tweet Beat. Graphics are stylish, Raises public awareness, and that can lead to action. need to show physical and ting the very thing it seeks mentalVery local capability. paper that serves its readersto destroy.” with big news well Trumpstories does packed not into the pages. There“take is backa nice our variety country,” of local for- in Englishattractive Language and informative. Learn- Studentsend lifeour pagesthanks include to all two the NYT 3rd Place—Beeville Bee-Picayune, Beeville, TX; Stopping sex covered,You butneed a plethora to follow of facesthe and names from dozens of speakcoverage for methroughout the paper. Itgetting would be that nice it tois seemy acountry little more ing (PiELL).Crosswords, Sudoku, eight syndicatedgreat folks comics, having two fun strips at each. trafficking; Jason Collins, Laura Campbell, Bill Clough rules for safe driving. In Paula Orloff lives in In his letter to the editor as well. Everyone who attended the fair. contributed photos in each issue, three pages of business news, four white space utilized so that everything isn’t so tight. Police Beat comes closest to “hard news,” perhaps along with Well-written series of stories about a heart-wrenching problem. spite of these laws, many Nevada City. “It’s easy to see why Trump Trump’s popularity with enjoyed great food for a We had a “bean poll” to six page editions for local communities. I don’t denigrate the grip- is popular,” Richard Phil- some Republicans may, in goodfive cause. AP Astories percentage of the weekof withcontest art. Majorand allstories those are who included on Good front-page display. Points out how public can help. and-grins since it get people in the paper. Also some AP copy. Ads lipsGe believesneral it is Exc becauseell encfact,e be based on the ideas the eveningschurch topics, proceeds students was returning were from visitors Mission, at our and booth cyber security. Honorable Mention(s)—The Pilot, Southern Pines, NC, OUR POLICIES “he’s saying what ALL (my Mr. Phillips states, but donated to PiELL. It was a had the opportunity to cast are stacked right, a time and true, reader-friendly way. Five pages Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 Staff of about 27. Advertising professional, tasteful and attractive, Grimesey Reinstated, Board Moving to Fill Four Vacancies, John LETTERS TO THE EDITOR per author, per 30-day period, al- emphasis) Americans have again not all Americans are great success! “Three Bean Ballots” for of Lettersclassified are standlimited out, to 200along with thethough best Public an opportunity Notice head for rebuttal among been1st thinking.” Place— Mid Hudson Times,“angry” Newburgh, as he NY believes. Partnersmuch in in color. English Head Lan- style selectiontheir favoritegood and Republican proper use of vertical Nagy, David Woronoff thewords. entrants. 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Northridge helps English board and staff below 100. paragraph at the end describing for publication is at the discretion of He apparently is speaking language learners Partners in English Language Thanks to all who shared yourself. the editor. for about 20 percent of the Kudos to David Free- Learning in our poll. Don’t forget conservative right, but that man and Mony Monir, the to cast your real ballot EMAIL TO The Union reserves the right to edit in no way means he speaks co-owners of Northridge Dr. Ben Carson wins when election 2016 comes [email protected] for length, clarity and content on for all of us. Restaurant in Nevada City, GOP ‘bean poll’ around. all submissions. 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Classified Section, Staff page, every ad nicely done. Lots of good information. What 2nd Place—The Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, 2016 Better Newspaper A little different on the legal layout, but overall great and brought this to the top was the overall look—it really caught my LA, 24-7 - Newspaper promotion, Paul Hatton Advertising Contest inviting pages. eye. Selling convenience, The Livingston Parish News’s imaginative Honorable Mention(s)—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, 2nd Place—Milton Times, Milton, MA, Milton Uncovered, Aldo series of black-and-white-with-a-touch-of-yellow ads keeps the Best Advertising Idea ME, Best Classified, Staff Pinto revenue flowing by reminding customers they don’t have to wait Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more Good clean copy, for the most part. There were white space What a nice community guide. The ads fit nicely with the for daylight to place their classified ads. 1st Place—The Universe, Provo, UT, Moving? Seth Prestwich holes in some spots that could have been cleaned up a bit. section. I read the ads right along with the stories. I imagine the 3rd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, Circulation Love the graphics. Very eye catching and clean! advertisers as well as the community really appreciated this Gotta Have It Ads, AV Press staff 2nd Place—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA, A Taste of Best Multiple Advertiser Section section. The Antelope Valley Press boldly touts the “big savings and Brentwood, Eric Kinnard Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more 3rd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX, Heart solid coverage at a great price” customers get when they pick up Love the map. Very creative! 1st Place—The St. Louis American, Saint Louis, MO, Diversity, Matters the Sunday edition at one of the convenient locations listed in the 3rd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, Draw Your Staff What a great idea for a section—the heart. Very nice layout. ad or when they arrange for home delivery. Mom Ad, Andrew Hutchens Hands-down the best entry in this category. Terrific job of Nice font choices. Easy to look at. Honorable Mention(s)—Washington Missourian, Washington, Great idea for a contest—I might have to steal it! mixing news-editorial content to drive reader through the well- Honorable Mention(s)—Frazee-Vergas Forum, Frazee, MN, MO; Digital - E-Edition; Jeanine York, Whitney Livengood, Ethan Busse Honorable Mention(s)—The Universe, Provo, UT; You have done ads. Excellent job on a vital topic. Congrats to all involved. State Wrestling Signature Pull Out Poster ad, Tammie Nunn “Your News. Your Way,” is what The Missourian offers, and stuff that needs a space. Come to the Wilk and find your place; 2nd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, Pigskin Great layout - easy to look at. Loved the checkerboard effect they make it one-click easy for customers to activate a full- Nathan Daniels, Steffany Beddes, David Taylor, Seth Prestwich, Horrorscope Ad Shell, Andrew Hutchens with the ads. A nice keepsake for state wrestling. access subscription. Brett Bertola, Joseph Moxon Good job of taking advantage of both the popularity of football Good idea and use of artwork. and the challenge of competition. Good use of color and graphics. Best Newspaper Promotion Best Newspaper Promotion 3rd Place—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA; Go Downtown, Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 16,000 or more Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 10,000 Best Advertising Idea Anne Ray, Lonnie de Lambert, Eric Kinnard 1st Place—Miami Today, Miami, FL: (Meet Fluffy), Staff 1st Place—Mount Desert Islander, Bar Harbor, ME; Draw Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 10,000 Nice job of featuring downtown businesses, especially pulling This entry stands out because of the clean, no frills approach. Mom; Staff 1st Place—The Grant Tribune-Sentinel, Imperial, NE, Hospital one out to be highlighted. Good use of color and graphics. Message is conveyed effectively to the reader in an appealing This is a great promotion! I loved it. Health Page, Staff fashion. Good balance of white space with color added as 2nd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Tradiciones - Taos What a great idea. Health is the big-ticket item right now, and Best Multiple Advertiser Section needed. Pueblo, Karin Eberhardt for you to get such a large contract from the hospital is huge. It’s Non-daily Division, circulation 5,000-9,999 2nd Place—The Universe, Provo, UT; I spy a planner, two Great campaign. I would not change a thing. a plus that the contract will continue another year. 1st Place—Waushara Argus, Wautoma, WI; Kids Design an flashlights; Nathan Daniels, David Taylor 3rd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Dining Out, Karin 2nd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX, Wise Real Ad 2015; Mary Kunasch, Marge Williams, Karla Perkins Very creative concept that easily catches the reader’s Eberhardt Estate Great new concept and awesome kid’s art! attention. Mix of artwork adds to the overall impact of the ad. This was also a great campaign. It was a tough decision in This is a great idea, and the layout is wonderful. The page is 2nd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Pet Page, Karin 3rd Place—The Universe, Provo, UT; Find them in TWO; this category. very eye catching. Eberhardt Conner Newbold, Nathan Daniels, Miranda Facer, Victoria Honorable Mention(s)—The Grant Tribune-Sentinel, 3rd Place—Frazee-Vergas Forum, Frazee, MN, State Effective page for shelter pets with sponsor under each photo Wilkins, Maddi Dayton Imperial, NE, Newspaper Week Promotion, Samantha Goff Wrestling Signature Pull Out Poster ad, Tammie Nunn 3rd Place—Warwick Advertiser, Chester, NY; Over the River The simplicity of this ad makes it very appealing to the reader Great promotion with huge impact! I love this idea and I love that you print it on 50# to make the and Through the Woods to Downtown Warwick We Go; Beth while accomplishing the goal. Rather than cluttering the ad with page stand out. Moriarty, Nicole Wynn, Lajla Abrams words, this is a very visual type of image. Best Public Notice Section Love the map! Page is very nicely designed and different from Daily & Non-daily Division Best Classified Section usual layout Best Newspaper Promotion 1st Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX, Sex Daily & Non-daily Division Honorable Mention(s)—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000-15,999 Offenders 1st Place—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA, Legals & Enchanted Circle Map, Karin Eberhardt 1st Place—The Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, LA, Very useful information. Classifieds, Carol Laird, Connie O’Neill Excellent artwork and use of color. Color - Newspaper promotion, Paul Hatton 2nd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, AV Press Nice clean copy. Good use of color. The Livingston Parish News’ series of ads promoting the use Public Notice, AV Press staff 2nd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, AV Press Best Multiple Advertiser Section of color in ads makes its point with clever catch phrases, quirky Clean looking. Classified Sections, AV Press Staff Non-daily Division, circulation less than 5000 characters, and a bold use of the color the ad department is 3rd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME, Public Great use of photos. You made me want to read the ads. 1st Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA, Home, Staff selling—raising the newspaper’s revenue, as well as the revenue of Notice Section, Staff 3rd Place—Mount Desert Islander, Bar Harbor, ME, Best What a beautiful section. It was bright and cheery. Every its customers. Talk about a win-win situation. Nice looking.
FIRST PLACE, best sports photo, non-daily division, circulation 5,000 - 9,999, By Daniel Burton, Dave Gentry, The Standard Banner, Jefferson City, TN She’s on the line—Senior Carson-Newman, Head Coach Mike Mincey and the Lady Eagles’ bench point to Queens’ Sheridan Pressley’s foot on the sideline as Jai Jai McLaughlin and Whitney Kyle trap the Royals’ guard. B20 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners publishers’ auxiliary November 2016
Best Sales Promotion year-round, too, which extends the life of this publication and of make all the ads recognizable, but the content changes each time. Best Single Ad Idea, Color Section or Edition the ads therein. This is much better than trying to cram more stuff into a small Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 10,000 Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more 2nd Place—Hendersonville Lightning, Hendersonville, NC, ad or running the same ad over and over. More newspapers 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Golightly Cashmere, 1st Place—The Universe, Provo, UT; Housing Guide 2015; North Carolina Apple Festival Guide 2015, staff should be doing these kinds of things more often for their smaller Karin Eberhardt Universe design & special sections staff Readers have little chance of forgetting they are perusing advertisers! Excellent use of color, striking image, and plenty of negative WOW! A huge virtual book of ads and articles giving anyone— the 2015 NC Apple Festival guide, a Hendersonville Lightning, 3rd Place—The Blackshear Times, Blackshear, GA; Bennett, space. Basic text conveys important information without cluttering students and parents alike—all the information they need to make publication, as apples images, apple graphics, and apple- Bennett & Johnson Insurance Agency; Robert M. Williams Jr. the space. housing choices. Good job. themed articles and ads appear throughout. The overall tone, Good campaign was not quite as good as Endoscopy series, 2nd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX, Open 2nd Place—The Universe, Provo, UT; New Student Edition from punning headlines to cheerful coupons, invites readers to but it did personalize the people who work there. I think this copy House, Decatur, TX 2015; Universe design & special sections staff chuckle their way out the door, into their cars, and on the road could have been stronger with a better transition to the insurance Great use of space—nice job of getting a lot of information into Great service to the students with lots of information in both to the Festival. The attractive guide offers readers a detailed work they do. More teams should consider personalizing the staff limited space without looking crammed. Choice of graphic does a the ads and in the news-editorial articles, features, maps and listing of Festival events and a map of where they occur, as of advertisers as this campaign did effectively. good job of separating information while containing it. charts. You make it easier to be a new student. well as a map and roster of local apple farms and other related Honorable Mention(s)—Mount Desert Islander, Bar Harbor, 3rd Place—Santa Monica Daily Press, Santa Monica, CA, 3rd Place—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA; Home & businesses. As the Festival lasts several days, readers likely will ME, staff Ashland Hill, Darren Ouellette Garden Edition; Anne Ray, Eric Kinnard, Teri Fitzhugh, Carol find the guide useful and informative for at least the duration of Cute campaign—very creative. Great image and use of type. Love the elegance of the font Laird the Festival and possibly beyond. and simplicity of the design. Nicely done package of advertising and news-editorial, 3rd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME, Holiday Best Series Ad Idea, Color Honorable Mention(s)—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Parcht/ including a directory for advertisers. Good photography, color Gift Guide, staff Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 10,000 Gorge, Karin Eberhardt and graphics. No traditional red or forest green for the Ellsworth 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Gorge, Karin Eberhardt Fantastic images and good layout--really like the balance. American’s Holiday Gift and Entertainment Instead, the bright/ These ads really pulled the eye with their great photos. The Best Sales Promotion almost-pink and not-quite-lime green—plus the touch of royal design was similar, creating the theme, and there was often open Best Small-Page Ad Section or Edition blue—hint that the contents include a contemporary take on space to draw the eye. Basically, I was real hungry and thirsty Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more Non-daily Division, circulation less than 10,000 places-to-go, things-to-do, gifts-to-buy-and-mail during the after looking at these ads. Very good use of color photos and 1st Place—The Universe, Provo, UT, Door-to-door without the 1st Place—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI, Color holiday season. Packed with holiday-themed ads and articles, excellent photography. sales, Stephanie Beddes Tour, Debra Campbell even the curmudgeonliest reader might find it hard not to enjoy 2nd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Tradiciones - The Clean ad and simple design that was eye-catching and had The richly colored cover of the Leelanau Color Tour 2015 the season. Randall Family, Karin Eberhardt the empty space to draw the eye. guidebook, produced by Leelanau Enterprise, both beckons Honorable Mention(s)—Mount Desert Islander, Bar Harbor, The theme was clear; this family has a long history of 2nd Place—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA; Walking the readers outdoors to enjoy the fall foliage and draws them into the ME, Delish, staff experience. Using sepia tone really gave it a historical feel, which Dog; Eric Kinnard, Anne Ray, Fred Ginsler pages of the book to plan their adventures—including plenty of Delish’s yummy cover and distinctive individual ads create just amplifies the message. Clean ads, not too cluttered. Cute ad, nice heading, good use of color to match artwork. shopping and dining stops. Inside, readers find useful information, a smorgasbord of tempting possibilities for readers seeking 3rd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX, Matthews 3rd Place—Community Impact Newspaper Plano, including a double-page map in the center, several smaller answers to the age-old question of “what’s for dinner?”—or for Roofing, Decatur, TX Pflugerville, TX, Nadine’s Music Manor, Aubrey Cade maps in articles and ads, ideas for themed color tours, and an breakfast, lunch or late-night snack, for that matter. Very interesting ads that were eye catching and educational. I Good layout; nice photo with the guitar pointing right to the indexed listing of businesses in the back. The language speaks learned a little about roofing from reading these ads. My top two main message. directly to the reader (e.g., “Your Tour Awaits …” on the cleverly Best Series Ad Idea, Black & White favorite were the old cowboy and the Licensed by WHOM? Honorable Mention(s)—Community Impact Newspaper— designed contents page and “Picture Yourself on a Circle Tour” Daily & Non-daily Division Honorable Mention(s)—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Parcht, Southwest Austin Edition, Pflugerville, TX, Skinny’s Old School on the lead article page). Many of the individual business ads 1st Place—The Blackshear Times, Blackshear, GA, South Karin Eberhardt Barber Shop, Kristin Bruno either mention the tour directly (“Enjoy the colors,” “A Color Tour Georgia Endoscopy Center Inc., Robert M. Williams Jr. Eye-catching; great photos and design. Good layout, a pop-out colorful coupon, very appealing design dining destination”) or feature images and graphics reflective of These winners were all close. All were excellent campaigns and tastefully done for the number of items in the ad. the fall theme and colors—with an occasional departure from that could have been even better. This entry got the edge Best Single Ad Idea, Black & White the fall palette to grab readers’ attention. The articles appeal to because it was a very difficult series handled very well. Tighter Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 10,000 Best Small-Page Ad a variety of reader interests from food/wine to art to history to writing/editing and getting the headlines off the photos could have 1st Place—Colby Free Press, Colby, KS, Haunted House, Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 10,000 ghost stories and more. The purposeful and uncluttered layout significantly improved the campaign. But the results were power- Kylee Hunter, Sharon Funk 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Sabroso, Karin shepherds readers through a virtual tour of the county that ful and intimate—a strong combination in advertising campaigns. Excellent use of reverse and readable type sizes. Eberhardt readies them to hit the real road on their own. My guess is that 2nd Place—Hood County News, Granbury, TX, Nutshell 2nd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX, Rabies Day Terrific ad! Eye catching, and the colors are downright this themed edition goes along for the ride in either print or Eatery, Kelly Mason Excellent in drawing viewer into ad. delicious! digital format—another plus—and that readers refer to it often in This is a really good campaign for a small space advertiser. 3rd Place—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI, Tucker’s 2nd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Randall Lumber & planning their stops along the way. Some of the content is useful The format of the ad and the logo hold the campaign together and Dec. 3, Debra Campbell Hardware, Karin Eberhardt Excellent holiday connection to bowling. Love the use of history to tie the present-day operation of this Honorable Mention(s)—Jackson Hole News&Guide, business to the past. Jackson, WY, Calling All Artists! Sarah Grengg 3rd Place—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA, Alpenglow Cleaning The National Newspaper Association Great design and typeface. Ad, Lauren Shearer and Mayumi Elegado Great use of art. Fun, modern, and makes an impression. thanks the following individuals Best Single Ad Idea, Color Honorable Mention(s)—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY, for their time and talent in judging the Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 16,000 or more Cloudpeak Closets, Stacy Bronson 1st Place—Community Impact Newspaper—Northwest Austin Nice artwork; gets the message across in a glance. 2016 Better Newspaper Editorial Contest, Edition, Pflugerville, TX, Kit’s Wings, Cierra Aiken A strong, simple message that makes me think wings! Best Use of Ad Color Better Newspaper Advertising Contest 2nd Place—The Universe, Provo, UT, Moving? Seth Prestwich Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 16,000 or more Very clean, modern ad with a clear message. 1st Place—The Universe, Provo, UT, Mind the Gap, Seth & Newspaper And Education Contest Prestwich Best Single Ad Idea, Color Simple design and excellent use of color. Usually, simple is Anne Anderson Bill Jacobs Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000-15,999 the best answer in using color in advertising! Reed Anfinson Gale Kaas 1st Place—Community Impact Newspaper San Marcos, Buda, 2nd Place—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA, Del Sol Peyton Aufill Richard Khavkine Kyle Editon, Pflugerville, TX, Buda Parks and Recreation, 10th Energy, Eric Kinnard Joanne (Joni) Berg Delinda Korrey Annual Boo-da Halloween, Miranda Baker Again, simplicity helps here. Better visuals copy more focused Really nice, sophisticated use of color. Nice use of the strip Layne Bruce Cecile Krimm on the user would have helped improve this entry. ad size, as well. This is a great example of how to mix colors 3rd Place—The Universe, Provo, UT, Then relax and enjoy Rick Bussler Kate Lee and use white to highlight the small skeleton figure. Wish the summer, Seth Prestwich Mark Campbell Ryan Lewis messaging was a little better. Needed stronger wording to get me Nice image and headline helped this entry stand out among Curt Chandler Julie Madden excited about the event! the others. Jennifer Chciuk Julie Ann Madden 2nd Place—Community Impact Newspaper—Leander, Cedar Park Edition, Pflugerville, TX, Leander Public Library, Cathy Best Use of Ad Color Al Cross Brian Martin Chedrawi Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 8,000-15,999 Laura Crozier Joel McNeece This was a solid small-space ad that made good use of color. 1st Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME, Bark Ashleigh David KC Meadows By sticking to one dominant color instead of being tempted to Harbor, Barbara Tedesco Sharon DiMauro Ellen Meany turn up the volume on messaging that was already dense, this ad Cute ad that caught my attention right away. Nice font— designer saved the day. Less can be more when using color! worked well with the ad; clean layout and good models! I mean, Reed Eckhardt Bob Mudge 3rd Place—Washington Missourian, Washington, MO, Sullivan who doesn’t love pets? Laurie Ezzell Brown Bill Ostendorf Golf, Stephanie Fitzgerald 2nd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA, Sperlings Eric Falquero Steve Ranson An impactful ad that made good use of a color photo to Christmas Ad, Barbara Joseph Deborah Francola Christine Sablynski help readers understand and want to try out some new golf Well laid-out ad that doesn’t look busy or cluttered technology. Catchy use of the putting green at the top of the ad considering how much is in the ad—good job to get it all in. Good Tania French Dennis Schick helped, too. use of a strong font—looks nice. Loved the use of Santa in the ad! Eileen Gilligan Larry See Honorable Mention(s)—Washington Missourian, Washington, 3rd Place—Community Impact Newspaper—Conroe Benjy Hamm Steven Solomon MO, Town & Country Fair - Budweiser Clydesdales 7.8.15, Montgomery, Pflugerville, TX, Cozy Grape Wine Bar & Bistro/ Terry Hawkins JT Strasner Whitney Livengood Cozy Supper Club, Jennifer Brahm Allowing the photo of the famous horses to dominate this ad Very elegant ad—nice use of copy and fonts. The two Max Heath Scott Sullivan was the right strategy for this ad. businesses look nice side-by-side—great job of incorporating Harry Hix Karen Trachtenberg them in one ad. Dodie Hook Ray Weeks Honorable Mention(s)—Hood County News, Granbury, TX, Linda Ireland Amy Wilson Classic Chevrolet-GMC, Kelly Mason Loved the look of this ad and the use of red and white November 2016 publishers’ auxiliary 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners B21 vehicles to set off the present—made it very Christmassy. Nice, clean ad. Liked the header and the use of the advertiser’s name. Best Use of Ad Color Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 8,000 1st Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, Jackson Hole Airport, Lydia Redzich Nice graphic; great balance and use of simple typography. 2nd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, Mother’s Day Sale, Lydia Redzich Excellent job getting a lot of information into the space without cluttering up the ad. Nice use of typography and single images. 3rd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY, Leslie, Lydia Redzich Excellent use of image and basic copy. Love the simplicity of this design and the harmony of the color. Honorable Mention(s)—Vilas County News-Review, Eagle River, WI; Derby Thank You Celebrating 52 Years; Betsy Boulden, Kurt Krueger, Gary Ridderbusch Great use of images, nice layout. Best Use of Local Photography in Ads Daily & Non-daily Division 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM, Use of Local Photography in Taos, Karin Eberhardt These photos take the ordinary and make them extraordinary. Visually, the entries are appealing because they draw the reader’s attention. However, because of the unique angles, the photos offer a much deeper perspective, which increases the impact. All aspects of the photos, from color to cropping, create an effective message. 2nd Place—Frazee-Vergas Forum, Frazee, MN, State Wrestling Signature Pull Out Poster ad, Tammie Nunn For a sig page, these type of images are well worth the investment for the advertiser. These photos greatly enhance the likelihood that readers will examine the page thoroughly and take note of the supporters. 3rd Place—The Universe, Provo, UT; Housing Fair 2015; Nathan Daniels, Steffany Beddes, David Taylor, Seth Prestwich, Brett Bertola, Joseph Moxon The collage of images makes a significant impact toward ensuring the reader receives the message of the ad. Good mix of items to draw attention. Placement of items in the photo is handled well to ensure no one item overshadows the others.
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Catching baseball fever—Dodgers runner Campbell Ford slides into second base as Phillies shortstop Matt Henderson attempts to catch the ball in a Pacific Palisades Baseball Association Mustang Division game on Opening Day National Saturday morning at the Field of Dreams. The Dodgers won 10-9. Newspaper Association B22 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners publishers’ auxiliary November 2016
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Vol. 98, No. 89 64 Pages Southern Pines, N.C. Price $1.00 S U N D A Y, N O V E M B E R 8 , 20 1 5 Dining Out Founded in 1864 The Church-Supper Congressman THE SUMMER MENUS HAVE ARRIVED ONLINE TODAY SPORTS SIOUXLAND See photos scj Sports App from the Coble Loved Lending a Hand MOVING FORWARD quarterfinal state Stay up to date with exclusive Today the Journal unveils its male sports coverage, scores and more volleyball games BY DAVID SINCLAIR Coble died late Tuesday evening Howard Coble was the while you’re on the go. cross country runner of the year. “He never Managing Editor at the age of 84 after an extended held in Cedar Former Congressman Howard hospitalization and had suffered longest serving Republican DOWNLOAD IT TODAY! SPORTS B1 wanted to do Rapids, Iowa. Coble was an old-school politician from complications from skin can- House member in the state’s who eschewed Washington’s cer surgery last year, according to www.siouxcityjournal.com/apps siouxcityjournal.com/multimedia history. His district included grandiose power structure in favor of spend- his family. HET , N M t AOS t . t . EWS J -, ing time with his constituents. He represented the 6th Moore County until 2010. T T N things. He Over his three decades of serv- Congressional District from 1985 THE TALK A2 GRANT: The state approves $4.8M grant to help build a road to new pork plant. saw his role as ice, Coble participated in hun- until retiring in early January, and grandiose things,” said Ed dreds of parades, attended count- was the longest serving McDonald, his longtime chief of being the people’s less covered-dish church dinners, Republican House member in the staff who is now communications Boy Scout ceremonies, school pro- state’s history. Until 2010, his dis- director for the Maryland secre- representative.” grams and civic group meetings, trict included Moore County. tary of transportation. “He saw his Justices skeptical of Tyson Foods arguments not to mention all of the campaign He was widely respected and role as being the people’s repre- FILE PHOTO Airport hearing raises $10 million question Ed McDonald, Howard Coble’s events throughout a political admired by politicians from both sentative.” Coble, known for filling his schedule with pub- longtime chief of staff lic appearances, rides through a St. Patrick’s the high court to throw out Justice Anthony Kennedy court to elaborate on its career dating back to the late sides of the aisle. By J.R. Logan Tuesday (June 9) on whether The discussion was prompt- decrease by $15,000. In total, sion decided to postpone a to look at the location of the Case involves pay dispute at pork plant in Storm Lake the $5.8 million judgment signaled his skepticism of 2011 decision blocking a 1960s. “He never wanted to do see COBLE, page A9 Day parade in Pinehurst. The Taos News it should uphold the approval ed by a request from the com- such a scenario would add up decision until more informa- new runway at a future meet- and declare that workers Tyson’s case when he told massive sex-discrimina- of a permit for the construc- mission for a map showing res- to $10 million in lost values. tion could be gathered on what, ing. BY MARK SHERMAN Inc. in a pay dispute with invitation to use the case to should not be able to rely the company’s lawyer, “I tion case against Wal-Mart tion of a second runway at the idences in the area surround- By the end of the meeting, if any, effect the new runway The commission voted 3-2 Associated Press more than 3,000 workers at impose new limits on the on statistics and averages just don’t understand your Stores Inc. that would have A $10 million loss. WASHINGTON | The a pork plant in Storm Lake, ability of workers to band to prove their case under argument.” included up to 1.6 million That “guesstimate” in airport. Much of that time was ing the airport. The county’s it appeared commissioner Jim would have on nearby proper- to continue the meeting until Supreme Court appeared Iowa. together to dispute pay and federal labor law. The case has drawn a female workers. SALUTETO SERVICE reduced property values stem- spent rehashing and debating planning department provided Fambro couldn’t get that figure ty values. Commissioners also July 14, at which time they likely Tuesday to sustain a The justices indicated workplace issues. A decision is expected by lot of interest from busi- Tyson argues in its appeal ming from the construction of whether the airport would be a map that showed, according out of his head. asked for details on wheth- would review supplemen- multimillion dollar judg- during arguments that they The Springdale, Arkan- the spring in Tyson Foods ness and consumer groups a second runway at the airport a boon for or a bane on the to its records, about 650 homes Fambro told the crowd er the airport plans to serve tal information and visit the ment against Tyson Foods would not embrace Tyson’s sas-based company wants v. Bouaphakeo, 14-1146. because it could allow the TYSON, PAGE A8 was enough to halt a day-long community. in the Lower Las Colonias area Baca’s statement “rocked the scheduled commercial flights, runway site where work has Pinecrest hearing on the airport expan- But it was an off-the-cuff south of US 64. room,” and Fambro said he and whether it can enforce already commenced. sion in its tracks. remark from deputy county Based on that map, Baca would not vote on whether to a weight limit to control the Commissioners Fambro, The Taos County assessor Randy Baca that got offered a hypothetical case in approve the permit. kinds of planes that use the Gabe Romero and Candyce SERVICE WITH HONOR Commission heard more the attention of at least one which every one of those 650 Rather than voting on the runway. The commission also Bush seeks to Football than eight hours of testimony county commissioner. properties would see values permit Tuesday, the commis- said they’d like to do a site visit See AIRPORT, Page A10 ‘A COMPLICATED WAR’ regain footing S in GOP debate Punished Rubio, Trump election opponent Wins Forfeited After for Dem- call for more ocratic front- military spending runner Paperwork Violations JULIE PACE Hillary AND JULIE BYKOWICZ Rodham 2016 BY TOM EMBREY Associated Press Clinton. Senior Writer MILWAUKEE | A feisty Mild- Pinecrest High School’s football team will forfeit its VOTE PHOTOS BY SARA CORCE/The Pilot Jeb Bush sought to regain mannered first eight wins of the season and miss the playoffs for the The Indians overcame hail, rain, his footing in Tuesday’s Ben Carson also sought World War II Veteran Ed Black, U.S. Navy, waves to onlookers during Saturday first time since 2010 after the North thunder and lightning to rout the Hippies Republican presidential to steady his campaign, morning’s Veterans Day Parade in downtown Southern Pines. Carolina High School Athletic Association 48-17 in the annual Peñasco Valley softball debate, taking advantage swatting away ques- determined Friday the school violated game at La Joya. of a policy-focused debate tions about the veracity Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal association rules. Sports Page B2 Morningside history professor Greg Guelcher talks to students in a research seminar on the Vietnam War. Guelcher to detail positions on the of his celebrated biogra- The school was also fined $5,000, said the war was complicated, and it takes a lot of research and reading to get a good understanding of the issues economy and immigra- phy detailing his rise from according to school officials. surrounding the war and what lessons it taught our country. tion while casting himself Parade Brings Focus On The NCHSAA found that Pinecrest vio- as the strongest general DEBATE, PAGE A11 lated the protocol around what’s known as the “eight-quarter rule” allowed for foot- Veterans, scholars consider lessons Vietnam taught us CHRISTINA County Vets’ Sacrifice ball players under certain conditions who NICK HYTREK play in the junior varsity game D [email protected] Online Inside on Thursday and then dress for the varsity game on BY DAVID SINCLAIR to the Southern Pines train depot SIOUX CITY | Look Visit siouxcity- See full-color photos of Hearing set for Friday night. Jimmy Bailon, 71, of Taos, died May Managing Editor before the start of the parade. “We all back at historical photos journal.com to the 50 veterans featured Pinecrest principal Bob Christina released a statement 25. and films of World War II. read the profiles in the Journal’s Vietnam: Rainy, overcast conditions failed to know a veteran. They are our fathers, late Friday through Moore County Schools which indicat- Gilbert Cruz, 80, died June 4. They’re mostly black of the 50 vet- Service with Honor se- dampen the patriotism on full display grandfathers, mothers, brothers, sis- ed the school, upon becoming aware of a Robert C. Israel, 77, formerly of Taos, and white, and, in simple erans in the Journal’s ries. VIETNAM A6-7 Thursday on Saturday morning for the third annual ters, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other concern over athletic paperwork, contact- died May 27. terms, so were the objec- Vietnam: Service with A South Sioux City Veterans Day Parade in downtown family members and friends. ed the NCHSAA for guidance. Joseph E. Jensen, 42, died May 11. tives and reasons behind military uniforms. Red Honor series, and to see school program offers Southern Pines. “We are able to stand here on the “After a brief investigation, the NCH- Patricia Ann Ortega, 47, of Las Vegas, the war. blood. an interactive map of thanks to area veterans. The parade featured at least 27 sidewalks under the American flag SAA determined that we violated their where the 50 veterans pipeline project Nevada, died May 26. Stop Nazi and Japanese The reasons behind the LOCAL A3 World War II veterans, including because of the sacrifice of the veter- World War II rules by not properly completing and sub- expansion. Do what it war, the objectives, the were stationed during William Griffith Seither, 74, died the Vietnam War. Bataan Death March survivor John ans. This morning we stand here on Veterans in the mitting required forms that would allow June 3. takes to force the other orders dictating how it 274 speakers Online Mims, as well as those who served in the sidewalk to express our apprecia- side to surrender. would be fought – came And the lessons gained parade, from junior varsity players to participate in Betty Wheelock Kennaugh, 90, of Visit siouxcityjournal. Korea, Vietnam, during the Cold War tion to all who have put on the uniform, top: Thaddeus varsity contests on a limited basis,” PURNSLEY Taos and Corsicana, Texas, died May 30. Vietnam was a war re- in all shades. Who exact- at all? from Vietnam? will address era and the more recent wars in Iraq past and present. Let us do so with corded in color film and ly are we fighting? How Lessons learned from Much like the war, com to: Gay, U.S. Army; Christina wrote. “As part of the penalty, and Afghanistan along with a number gratitude, honor and respect.” the NCHSAA has fined us $5,000 and vacated all the Obituaries Page C6 photos. far should we go to win? fighting previous wars See a list of George Katharine Egli state panel of military and veterans support Because of the rainy weather, a Patriot football wins to date this season.” Green jungles and Should we even be there didn’t help much. VIETNAM, PAGE A8 those who are Brodrick, U.S. NICK HYTREK scheduled to speak organizations. planned flyover by the Bandit Flight Christina also wrote that the school “deeply regrets the in favor of and in “Today is all about saying thank-you Team out of Sanford did not take place. Army; Leonard [email protected] violations”, and “to be clear, the violations are in no way Ridelliot Molz on and histhe grandmother, wild Susan side Germann, take a spin on the Parasail ride at the Great Northern Carnival, Sunday (June 6). Part of the BOONE, Iowa | For opposition to the proposed to all the veterans,” Southern Pines Grasso, U.S. the fault of any student.” months, those in favor Dakota Access Pipeline Mayor David McNeill said in his wel- Army and Eli Eproceeds from the carnival go to the League of United Latin American Citizens in Taos. of and opposed to a pro- project coming remarks by the flagpole next see PARADE, page A11 see PINECREST, page A12 The Goodfellow Charity each year raises money to provide toys and GOAL: $135,000 Jaksic, U.S. Navy MR. GOODFELLOW books for thousands of Siouxland children during the holidays. posed oil pipeline that Watch a live stream of would cross Iowa have the Iowa Utility Board’s D shared their opinions hearing on the proposed DONOR: Bruening Eye Specialists on the project in various pipeline project Along with a public On the Web O pi n i on A8 So what did Taos get from Bookmobile rolls DONATION: $1,000 settings. hearing, Tuesday’s Sp or t s B1 ABOUT THE DONOR: The mission of both On Thursday, they whether to approve Da- SP Homeless Shelter on Council Agenda Business B8 Dr. Bruening and Dr. Pratt, along with each will have their chance kota Access‘ application council meeting will Lifestyles C1 staff member at Bruening Eye Specialists, to publicly make their for a permit to build 348 the special legislative session? on in 21st century include input from the Sp an i s h C4 views known to the state is to provide the best possible ophthalmic One key question raised Real Estate D1 While town of Taos offi- the course of 23 years by Ojo Caliente to Tres Piedras, FINNEGAN: The 2014 and optometric patient outcome. From board that will determine PIPELINE, PAGE A8 town’s police depart- By Andrew Oxford By Cody Hooks Members Concerned About Daytime Programs Wednesday night — and likely to Classi eds D2 cials called on the governor to Taos Pueblo, the town, ace- Carson and San Cristóbal Little Yellow Dog yearly routine eye exams to managing se- ment on the scope of come up at Tuesday evening’s meet- The Taos News The Taos News rious eye disorders on a monthly basis, we J o b s D3 convene a special session on quia users and a few domes- before heading to Questa for HOW TO HELP: the local homeless BY JOHN NAGY has asked the council to amend its no shelter for men. He said the foun- ing — is how shelter residents would work hard to ensure our patients maintain For the latest in Legals D7 A special session of the New what is known as capital out- tic water providers, is seen by Florina Córdova was the the final stop of the day and Mail checks to Editor Unified Development Ordinance to dation had been scouting potential be served during the day. A shelter healthy vision. Vision is a necessity, and population. Council local news TV Te m p o 57 Mexico Legislature ended after lay funding, though, they said many as a long-term solution only patron when she walked the final leg of a four-day tour Mr. Goodfellow Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal would operate from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. we do everything in our power to give our INSIDE AND COMING The Southern Pines Town Council allow homeless shelters. Healy earli- locations and working on guidelines Movies Te m p o 46 just a few hours Monday (June the session’s biggest impact to the debate over water in the into the bookmobile parked around the region. Charities, Bruening Eye Specialists in Dakota Dunes has donated members have asked ... click on patients the gift of sight, whether it be cor- will move forward Tuesday with a er this year created a nonprofit for how such a facility would oper- “What is the plan for the compre- www.taosnews.com was approval of $12.7 million Taos Valley. “We just make a big to the Journal’s Mr. Goodfellow Charity. Members of the Calendar Te m p o 50 8) with lawmakers agreeing outside the San Cristóbal C/O Sioux City recting vision with iLasik, helping prevent Sioux Gateway outlook Heelan advances for information about public hearing over whether to allow called the JEM Foundation with the ate. hensive process?” asked council in financing for the Abeyta, It comes with a price, how- loop,” Chávez said. Journal, 515 Pavonia ophthalmology practice shown are, front row from left, Taos, New Mexico to pump nearly $2.8 million Head Start building June 4. vision loss or supplying quality eyewear. The future looks brighter Bishop Heelan defeats Wa- how residents would a homeless shelter in its develop- intent of creating a shelter. Healy was not at a council agenda- member Jim Simeon. into infrastructure projects Aamodt and Navajo water ever, and implementation will As she browsed through the Since at least the 1950s, the St., Sioux City, IA Geralyn Gengler, Shanee Stroman, Jill Bolles, Mary Florke, 5 Sections, 104 pages Susan Lint, Terri Smith and Jamie Pinkelman; and second DONOR COMMENT: “Not only does our for flights at Sioux Gateway verly-Shell Rock to advance ment rules, but some members are Healy went before the board in review session Wednesday night at “Without that plan, I have major around Taos County and fund rights settlements. require tens of millions of dol- mysteries and Westerns in rural bookmobile has trav- 51101. donation to Goodfellow follow suit of Airport, but work should be to the semifinals of the Class fill the hours when the apprehensive of the bigger picture. September with his plan, saying which some of the council members questions.” Vol. LVI, No. 21 row, from left, Dr. Thomas Pratt, Rhonda Cash, Amber Copyright 2015, The Taos News water rights settlements local lars for wells, wetland resto- the AC-cooled 2006 Bluebird eled throughout north-cen- Runge, Lizzy Runge, Brooke Sydow, Brenda Christenson and our businesses mission of helping oth- done to develop routes to 4A state volleyball tourna- shelter was closed. Specifically, Southern Pines busi- there were some options for the expressed concerns about his Wate r ers, we are proud to help the children of officials say could have been ration and other projects. Bus, picking out a few titles to tral New Mexico bringing Dr. Beth Bruening. the west as well as to Chi- ment. SPORTS B1 nessman and resident Fritz Healy homeless within local churches but request. see SHELTER, page A8 Without that funding, town “That was perhaps the books to little villages without Siouxland have a Merry Christmas,” Dr. cago. OPINION A10 derailed without the money. flesh out summer break, she Beth Bruening said. The $295 million Senate Bill manager Rick Bellis said in an most significant issue of the also picked up on a rural tra- a truly functioning library. 1, which now heads to Gov. email, the future of water from day,” said Sen. Carlos Cisneros, dition that’s humming along The bookmobile is sta- Albuquerque and Santa Fe to INDEX WEATHER: More on page A2 and at siouxcityjournal.com THE MINI Susana Martinez for her signa- D-Questa. well into the 21st century. tioned out of Cimarrón, but Colorado could have been lost. Honor. Courage. Loyalty. As we observe Veterans Day at OPINION SANDHILLS SCENE WEATHER FORECAST ture, will provide financing for Legislators were expect- On Thursday, librarians operated by the New Mexico Business A9 Lotteries B4 TODAY THURS. FRI. 11 a.m. today, Nov. 11, at the Woodbury County Court- Cobleʼs Service Road Angels a range of brick-and-mortar The Abeyta agreement, Charri Richards and Leroy TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY which was negotiated over See SPECIAL SESSION, Page A10 See BOOKMOBILE, Page A10 Classifieds D1 Obits A4, 11, 12 55/35 51/26 50/28 house, let’s honor all who served in times of war and Is Greatly Missed WOOFers meet new friends projects around the area. Chávez wheeled the bus from Comics C10 Opinion A10 Windy, Windy, Sunny times of peace. Danielle Dempster, executive director of rainy sunny the Woodbury County Commission of Veterans Affairs, He earned respect by being while traveling across Europe Food C1 Weather A2 and her staff each year put together an excellent pro- humble — and being a friend with little but a backpack. gram. I encourage you to attend this year’s courthouse to his fellow human beings. Veterans Day observance. New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union is now Nusenda Credit Union.
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Lori Schiernbeck feeds the chickens on Wednesday afternoon at her farm about four SWC governing Missing blows miles north of Melvin. The chickens at Schiernbeck Farm Fresh Finds have twice been accurate tested negative for H5N2 avian influenza, so Lori can begin selling eggs again, but is board returns the 214 turbines start reaching for still not allowed to transport the chickens from the property. Photo by Rylan Howe five percent lost Investigation finds the sky in O’Brien County as part H5N2 AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE during fiscal crisis reports hard to of massive Highland Wind Project By Brenda Gregorio Staff Writer access, inconsistent BY LINDSAY KRUSE 4 By Lina Chankar Family farm’s flock STAFF WRITER College board members attempted Senior Staff Writer REGIONAL—An increasing inventory of wind Vol. 27, No 47 3 NOVEMBER 25, 2015 3 ONE DOLLAR to heal a lingering wound in January turbines is transforming O’Brien County’s rural by fully restoring five percent pay 3 Police logs at Southwestern College have landscape. found free of bird flu MID HUDSON reductions endured by employees been out of compliance with state and federal According to county engineer Tom Snyder, during a financial downturn in law for much of the past year and a half, all 214 bases had been poured and 21 wind Rural Melvin couple glad 2012-13. including the Jeanne Clery Act, according to an turbines had been erected as of Friday morning by the virus, the couple had to obtain a Shop Exceptional Board President Norma Hernandez investigation by the Southwestern College Sun. as part of the Highland Wind Project, a partner- their chickens are healthy permit May 20 for the first time from the announced the trustees’ decision at a College police in the United States are legally ship between MidAmerican Energy Co. of Des Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land locally! special meeting on January 14. bound to maintain accurate daily crime logs Moines and Invenergy Wind Development of BY MARK MAHONEY Stewardship to sell eggs through their seniors “Due to the district’s severe budget that can be easily understood by members of Chicago. STAFF WRITER small business called Schiernbeck Farm Pages 27-29 W o r k on the 495-megawatt project, which MELVIN—Lori Schiernbeck has been Fresh Finds. Page 40 crisis, SWC the community. Police o cials are required Rmarks O’Brien County’s first wind development, fortunate that the bird flu has not affected They started to worry that their free- w a s l o o k i n g to make the logs and crime reports readily is nearing a potential completion date of later her flock of fowl — so far. range fowl might be affected by avian for options to available to the public upon request. this year. She and her husband, Troy, own a influenza when Sunrise Farms near Harris SERVING NEWBURGH AND NEW WINDSOR b a l a n c e t h e In 1990 the Clery Act was signed into law Mo r tenson Construction Co. of Minneapolis backyard flock of 30 laying hens and five was confirmed to have the virus in April — budget,” she said by President George H. W. Bush following the roosters about four miles north of Melvin and lost approximately 3.8 million birds IMES of the original rape and murder of Lehigh University student See WIND on page A9 that has not been impacted by highly — because their farm is located just out- agreement to Jeanne Clery in 1986. Public universities and pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza. side the 6.2-mile quarantine zone around T cut employee colleges must comply with the Act to remain Because of how close their farm is locat- Hernandez pay. eligible to receive federal student aid funding. ed to two sites that have been affected See SCHIERNBECK on page A12 Newburgh All employee Higher education institutions are required groups agreed to the reductions. to produce easily-understood crime logs to Hernandez said new sources of make the public aware of crimes and dangerous Hispanics are Iowa’s largest and fastest- income allowed the college to repay situations on campus so that students and sta growing minority group, yet they make up less the employees. can make informed safety decisions. Between than 1 percent of its 2,000 elected officials. City Council Feeding the masses Satellite campuses in National City 80-85 percent of SWC students receive The Latino Political Network aims to address and San Ysidro qualified as California nancial aid. Iowa’s demographic inadequacies in representation educational centers, giving the college An examination of campus crime reports since and give Hispanics a larger voice in the Hawkeye a $2 million boost. Proposition 30 July 2013 shows inconsistencies, unreported State’s political landscape. READ MORE ON PAGE A8 also provided additional funding sexual assaults and hate crimes, and a period adopts 2016 St. Mary’s Outreach continues despite church closure and enabled the board to restore 1.5 of at least two months when numerical police INSIDE: percent of the total five percent that codes were used rather than clear language. Classifieds ...... B9-16 Religion ...... B6 was taken from employees. Between October and December 2014 Opinion ...... A10-11 Sports ...... C1-16 By SHANTAL RILEY Faculty union president Frank Post campus police changed from plain English that People ...... B5, 7 TV ...... B8 budget [email protected] made a presentation to the board is easily understood to numerical police codes. last fall and argued that the district Southwestern College Police Chief Michael $1.25 WEEKEND WEATHER: was now in a position to refund the Cash refused to answer why the crime logs SATURDAY SUNDAY The line wrapped around the building wage cuts. were changed to police codes, though after he Wireless .c o m nwesti o w aOR HIGH: 79 HIGH: 80 from the entryway all the way to the “I made a presentation along with a was questioned by a reporter in mid-December, [email protected] rear parking lot. written document and politely asked the logs were switched back to plain English. Internet facebook.com/nwestiareview LOW: 63 LOW: 61 CHANCE OF PREC: 50%/60% CHANCE OF PREC: 20%/0% Comptroller: Property tax “I need the help,” said Laurie Ewanish, for our money back, gave them proof Weeks later Campus Police Dispatcher PHOTOS BY RYLAN HOWE and walked them step by step and James Watson said the logs were changed to a city resident and mother of five as she showed the district that our money code because his co-worker, levy remains flat waited at the end of the line on Friday. was still available,” said Post. dispatcher Christina It was St. Mary’s Outreach Giving Day CSEA unit members received a Luna, changed the logs to ඵ No Contracts ඵ UpgradedTown gets Equipment domestic ඵabuse No Usage call Limits center and hundreds of people came away from 3.5 percent salary restoration from include the end time of the building, formerly known as Mannix the board in November. Two percent Artists and human rights advocates protest the the incident. When she By SHANTAL RILEY was restored in December. CSEA did this, Watson said, she [email protected] Hall, carrying bags of potatoes, stuffing Family Crisis Centers awarded President Andre Harris said the pay kidnapping of college students in Iguala, Guerrero. Pg. A6 inadvertently changed the and turkey to share with their families contract by Iowa attorney general cut impacted him substantially. logging to numerical police The City of Newburgh Council adopted over the Thanksgiving holiday. codes. Luna has been with Cash The Universe, November 17 – 23, 2015 please see Restoration pg. A3 APRIL ABARRONDO /STAFF the police department for 12 BY LINDSAY KRUSE the city’s 2016 budget on Monday. The “Our last Central Hudson bill was STAFF WRITER 10 years, according to SWCPD Sgt. Robert $700,” Ewanish explained. “That’s why SIOUX CENTER—Sioux Center soon will be home $43.5-million spending plan includes funds Sanchez. Residential & Business Security System Solutions I’m here.” PHOTO SUBMITTED to a state call center for victims of domestic abuse. for street paving, part-time code inspec- Every night at the end of each dispatcher’s Home Automation Shari Kastein, executive & Mobile director of SolutionsFamily Crisis - GPS Tracking - Video Surveillance tors and fire department staff. It was the outreach’s fourth annual Holding the re-keys to success Adjuncts to shift, crime logs are emailed to everyone in Centers of Northwest Iowa, received confirmation on The budget brings a 1.31-percent Thanksgiving Giving Day. “It’s been like the police department, including Cash. is May 26 that the Sioux Center-based nonprofit organi- mistake was overlooked for two months before Detroit band claims zation was award- increaseStudent in the general fund, offers but keeps this free all morning,” hugs said volunteer Annie march for Paris attacks may renew encryption debate it was corrected in mid-December. ed a contract from visit our website @ www.evertek.net property taxes at the same level as 2015. Ryan as she scrambled to hand out gum Logs must include the time the crime the state Attorney The budget passed with a four-to-two vote and toiletries. occurred and when it was reported. SWC logs Battle of the Bands General’s Crime office hours 99,585 TECHNOLOGY fail to include that information. Crime logs, software.VictimHelping Strong Assis you-encryption make the former most of National your Security provides encryption technol- by the council. Volunteers distributed frozen turkeys, By Alan Luna NIGHTS OF SHELTER outside Testing Center exit Staff Writer according to the Clery Act, are only supposed Group picked to play RiseFest is used totance protect Division to everything PROVIDEDHAR IN IOWAD WAR INAgency 2010E & NETWO contractorRKING Edward ogy for both companies and The new tax levy of $19,462,564 produces chicken, and beef, eggs, oil, margarine, ONLYDATA TWO AS SURANoperateCE the Iowa TRAINING to include references to actual crimes. Clear WEEKS UNTIL ɷ Installation and Integration a homestead tax rate of $19.5 per $1,000 of cheese, sour cream, stuffing, cranberry SHELDON—RiseASSOCIATED Ministries, the organization PRESS ɷ Comprehensivefrom corporate DomesticNetwork Survey Violence secrets & Hotline. to the Snowden. Since then,ɷ techUsing Microsoft individual Office Products people. Adjunct instructors, the college’s silent examples are provided in the legislation. RISEFEST ɷ Troubleshooting and Repair sauce, mashed potatoes, juice, cereal majority, are about to make some noise. SWCPD logs, however, consistently include behind the Christian music festival RiseFest in WEEKEND!Discovery The new call center will be headquartered in Sioux assessed property value and a non-home- Our team of IT professionals understand credit-card numbers of online companies seeking to ɷ reas Using, -Sharing andOn Storing Monday, Data on a Attorney Gen- Adjuncts have scheduled a demonstration vague “special details” – typically 30-40 per Sheldon, has announced Detroit-based Alive ɷ Network Audits Center, expanding on the servicesɷ Evaluation, already providedRecommendation & stead rate of $25.8 per $1,000 of assessed and soups. confidentiality is the key to our success as Shari Kastein, executive directorComputer for Family Network Crisis Centers of Northwest Volunteer Shabab Islam, a student at GAMS Tech Magnet School, helps out at St. Mary’s for February 25th to protest low pay, poor week – that police o cials said are not crimes. City as theThe winner deadly for its first Battleattacks of the Bands. in Paris shoppersby Familyto intimate Crisis Centers, whichphotosReplacement seeks to helpsure Planning victims their users and protect eral Loretta Lynch said the property value. The rates bear 30-cent and The community also received coats, well“Ev ery as yearyours. we Theget tonsteam of is information highly trained, from really talentedɷ Server groups Monitoring of domestic violence and sexual assault. Iowa, is looking forward toɷ a Configuration new service thatand willManagement be provided of by the bene ts, lack of paid o ce hours and other Special details are often errands, deliveries and, clothes, baby formula, over-the-count- Outreach Giving Day on Friday. thatcertified wantmay to and playsoon cleared our festival, reopen to provide ” said Leeyouthe Stover, with debate marketing ɷ Data directorand Security of secrets “It’s sharedamazing to by have lovers. a branch of thetheir attorney profitsnonprofit organization. have adopted SheNetworking recently receivedEquipmentgovernment confirmation continuesthat the to have 44-cent increases, respectively. hardships. Adjuncts across the state have in some cases, car washes. For more information visitSioux our Center-based page site facility will operate the Iowa Domestic Violence er medicines, household and personal the overpeace of whether mind and confidence — and that how you — ɷ Backups,That Restoration widespread & Disaster use of more sophisticated encryptionɷ Improving office“ongoing efficiency discussions” with The homestead rate applies to single- been urged to walkout of classes, but SWC Several crime logs on the SWC police See RISEFEST on page A9 Recovery See CALL CENTER on page A9 Hotline beginning July 1. A service director has been hired. File photo with,” she said. St. Patrick’s Parish as part of the instructors decided not to, focusing instead website would not open. Sometimes entire and your organization would expect. at www.evertek.net ɷ Tailored to your business two- and three-family homes, explained hygiene items. tech companies should let encryption, which was pre- techniques despite govern- industry about ways in which on a rally-style protest. city Comptroller John Aber on Tuesday. Approximately 17 tons of food, cloth- Mannix Hall is located on the St. Archdiocese’s Making All Things New weeks were inaccessible. Others had wrong governments bypass the data viously restricted to more ment opposition. Documents companies can lawfully pro- Mary’s Church campus on South Street. restructuring initiative. However, St. Many students at SWC are unaware that dates corresponding to logs. One log opened “The non-homestead rate is for four or ing, housewares and furniture were their instructors are adjuncts, let alone the a document that was minutes to a meeting. The church was closed by the Roman Mary’s Outreach was permitted to scrambling that shields every- powerful desktop or server leaked by Snowden also shed vide information about their more families, as well as all commercial distributed to about 500 families that work conditions they face. Clery mandates that an update or a change in Catholic Archdiocese of New York over remain open because of its services to day commerce andTotal daily Connect™ digi- computers, GPS Tracking is exactly what light on NSA efforts$34.95/month to break users while still ensuring properties,” he said. day, said Marietta Allen, director of St. “I had no idea,” said Stephanie Hergert, the disposition of a case requires an update in Residential & Commercial Applications The enterprise fund budget - separately Mary’s Outreach. the summer, despite a spirited campaign the community. “We’re still kicking,” 28, a child development major. “The the crime log within two business days. SWC tal life. worries members of the intel- encryption technologies. GPS Tracking Service is good uptheir to 20 devicesprivacy. professor who was the adjunct eventually crime logs have failed to do so. Campus police .The average family served by the by parishioners to keep the church Allen said Friday ڏ Easily locate and manage assets such as heavy ڏ Track your teenagers or elderly family members ڏ covering costs for sewer, water and sani- (told us) on her own.” have crime logs that state “more info to follow” One law time account enforce set up- charge Lastof $75.00 week in Dublin, Apple ڏ,whereabouts,So far, know there’s when they no have hard arrived eviat a - ligenceequipment, andgenerators, law sheds, enforcement trucking and freight In response tation - comes to $15,039,719, an increase annual Giving Day makes anywhere open. Head Start of Orange County now The outreach distributes approxi- An adjunct is an instructor designated that date back to 2013, but no new information Installation instructions and training on the destinationdence safely that and the how fastParis they wereextrem driving.- communities.containers. Some are now ment and intelligence officials CEO Tim Cook noted that of 4.2 percent from the previous year, said from $12,000 to $14,000 per year, Allen occupies the building. mately 150 tons of food, clothing, house by the state of California as a temporary was ever added. Total Connect™ modules are included with set up fee. Know when equipment has arrived at a customer St. Mary’s Parish was merged with worker intended to augment the workload Non-compliant record keeping by the ڏ ,Excellent for ATVs, jet skis, boats, snowmobiles ڏ ists relied on encrypted using the occasion of the Paris have arguedCombo pricingthat with companies Security and/or Home “there’s Automation available. no such thing as a said. “It’s abject poverty we’re dealing Continued on page 26 RVs, motorcycles and other valuable assets. site with detailed reporting on stops and starts. Continued on page 26 ANNA PRYOR/STAFF of the institution’s full-time faculty. In SWCPD makes it di cult to use data to ght For more information please contact our Security Specialists! KEY TO MY HEART (AND CLASSROOM)— Ursula Morris Williams and her team at the Facilities O ce had to supervise the decades since the law was drafted, crime and enhance campus safety at best. At Providescommunications an added safety measure — in essenthe event- of attacks Know when to andonce if company again vehicles argue are for in use like Apple and Google should backdoor for the good guys the production and distributing of hundreds of new keys to the Chula Vista campus after a contractor lost a grand master. Every the educational landscape has shifted worst, shoddy records could be construed as ڏ ڏ vehicletially, trouble encoded and emergencies. digital mes- restrictionsduring non-working on hours. the technology, build “backdoors” into their only. If there’s a backdoor, single lock on campus had to be changed. Faculty members gave Williams and her team roses, chocolate and free lunches to honor sages that can’t be read saying it hampers their ability encryption systems that anybody can come in.” In WWW.MIDHUDSONTIMES.COM their Herculean e orts. please see Adjuncts pg. A3 please see Crime pg. A2
without the proper digital to track and disrupt plots like would allow investigators into other words, any shortcut for “keys” — to plan the shoot- the Paris attacks. otherwise locked-up devices. investigators could also be ing and bombing attacks that “I now think we’re going The Obama administration targeted by cybercriminals left 129 dead on Friday. But it to have another public continues to encourage tech eager to hack major corpora- FIRST PLACE, general excellence, wouldn’t be much of a surprise FIRSTdebate about PLACE, encryption, general and companies excellence, to include such tions — a la the devastating FIRST PLACE, general excellence, if they did. whether government should backdoors, although it says cyberattack on Sony late last So-called end-to-endnon-daily have the division, keys, and circulation I think it won’t 3,000 ask Congress - 5,999 for new year — or to target individuals non-daily division, circulation less than 3,000 college division, daily & non-daily encryption technology is now the result may be different law that requires them. for identity theft or extortion, widely used in many standard this time as a result of what’s “The Snowden revelation as reportedly occurred follow- Mid Hudson Times, Newburg, NY message systems, including happenedN’West inIowa Paris,” REVIEW, former showed Sheldon, that backdoorsIA can ing the disclosure of records The Southwestern College Sun, Chula Vista, CA Apple’s iMessage and Face- CIA deputy director Michael be destructive, particularly from the infidelity dating site book’s WhatsApp. Similar Morell said Monday on CBS when they’re done in secrecy Ashley Madison. Jordan Murray technology also shields the This Morning. without transparency,” says In the same speech, Cook Darrell Russell holds a “free hugs” sign outside the Testing Center in contents of smartphones run- The last such debate fol- Will Ackerly, a former NSA said Apple will resist attempts hopes of cheering BYU test takers. ning the latest versions of lowed 2013 disclosures of security researcher and the to weaken encryption in Apple and Google operating government surveillance by co-founder of Virtru, which iMessage. or high fives.” The strangest encounter By JORDAN MURRAY Russell has had was with a guy who hugged him for over half Test scores are no longer dis - a minute. But more commonly, THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 2015 GRANT TRIBUNE SENTINEL 7 24 MIAMI TODAY WEEK OF THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015 played in the Testing Center, Russell said it’s rewarding to but there is a new addition to see people coming out of the YOUR LIFE, the building: a hugger. Testing Center a little bit hap- YOUR HEALTH, Darrell Russell, a 22-year- pier than when they went. ARE IMPORTANT old BYU student from Idaho, Struggling to find purpose TO US! stands outside the Testing Cen- after returning homeWe from his focus on the PCHS News ter three times a week to give mission, Russell said he feels a 900 Lincoln Ave., Grant, NE 69140 * 308.352.7200 * www.facebook.com/perkinscountyhealthservices * twitter.com/PCHealthService out free hugs. lot more content after starting “It all started after I took a his free hugs hobby. test and it went really poorly. “I feel like I’m actually start- Radiology staff work together for their patients Moving ? I felt really bad about it,” Rus- ing to give back and making The staff of five who make up the radiology department at the Perkins County Health Services are a busy bunch, offering several sell said. other people’s days. I just feel services to the patients that come in and out of their department After he went home, Russell happier, simply. You find hap- daily. With PCHS’s state of the art equipment, the team offers the imaging found a YouTube video about piness in service,” he said. needed to correctly and quickly assist in diagnosing a variety of medical needs. a guy giving out free hugs. “I BYU senior Dylan Lamb has These services include bone Density Scans, CT Scans, Digital Mam- FACTS mography, MRIs, Nuclear Medicine, X-Ray, and Ultrasounds. thought, ‘I could have really seen Russell on many occa- Compared to 10 years ago, the radiology department at PCHS of- OCH.BYU.EDU used a free hug after that test, sions. “I think it’s weird, but fers several more imaging options, according to Sandie Kedrowski, who has been employed by PCHS for 23 years. why don’t I do that for other I do support giving out more “When I started, MRI and bone density both came in on a truck,” she said. “Today, we offer these services right here at PCHS.” people?’ ” hugs,” Lamb said. “I definitelyWe leave the The two newest imaging services added to the department were WILL HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT KEY Russell stands outside the would not do something like MRI in July 2012, and Ultrasound in March 2015. Being able to offer the services within the facility allows doctors exit of the Testing Center that, but serving each other and patients more flexibility in scheduling their diagnostic proce- dures. three days a week for an hour, makes the world a happier The radiology team is excited for the expansion to better serve PCHS patients. depending on his schedule and place.” The department is constantly busy, the group said. “On average how much homework he has. Despite the cold weather each year, the department sees approximately 400 patients total each month,” according to PCHS Marketing Director Tonia Franklin. He now clocks in at 60–75 hugs coming ahead for Russell, his The group agreed that PCHS has excellent providers, and credit them for attracting more patients to the organization. p er hou r. hugs shows no signs of slowing Each person on the radiology team has a different modality in which they specialize, but the group works together as a team to “It’s been quite enjoyable,” down. meet the needs of their patients. Russell said. “I see a lot of peo- “I plan on doing it as long as The team of five who work in the Perkins County Health Services FLUFF Radiology Department, and their specific modality, are as follows: ple smiling at me when they I can. Until I get a girlfriend. Chad Seger, MRI; Becky Dannar, Mammography; Katie Sowle, www. granttribune.com/photo BECKY UEHLING| TRIBUNE SENTINEL 2015 Ultrasound; Jessica Chittenden, all modalities except Mammography come out or they give me hugs Who knows,” Russell said. and Sandie Kedrowski, Mammography. Also in the office is student The team of five who work in the Perkins County Health Services Radiology Department strive to work as a team to help meet the needs of each intern Brionne White, who is completing her clinical training at one of their patients. Members of the radiology department are, from left, Chad Seger, Becky Dannar, Katie Sowle, Jessica Chittenden and Sandie PCHS and who takes online classes through Southeast Community Kedrowski. Not pictured is student intern Brionne White. to others College in Lincoln. National assisted living week activities planned Hospital’s south Park Ridge Assisted Living following: nourishes lives in Grant and •Balloon Lift-Off followed If knowledge is power then our readers are the most powerful people in town. surrounding communities, is by rolls and coffee, Sept. 14, parking lot now open celebrating National Assisted 9:45a.m. – We will be serving Living Week 2015. homemade rolls followed by a Use Miami Today to reach the most action-prone, inquisitive consumers. In accordance with National spectacular array of beautiful Perkins County Health Services has an- Assisted Living Week, Park balloons in the sky. Ridge Assisted Living will •Entertainment by Dave nounced the south hospital parking lot has re- hold an array of activities all Mendyk, Sept. 16, 10:00a.m. We have the strongest readership base in South Florida and advertising with us week that will provide a special –Enjoy the beautiful music that opened for all ambulatory crews, emergencies, opportunity to bring together he makes. residents, families, employees, •Cake Decorating with Con- patients, visitors and employees. Also, parking should be a must if you are looking for results. volunteers and the community. professionals who are commit- ing Life: Mind, Body and Spirit” nie Pofahl, Sept. 17, 2:00p.m. “The ability to care for our ted to provide person-centered and celebrates the countless – Learn how to decorate a mini lot F is now available for employee parking. elders in Perkins County is care and services. ways assisted living caregivers cake with Connie. an awesome responsibility National Assisted Living nurture the whole resident. •Steak and Shrimp Dinner, Consider this before buying Park Ridge does not take for Week, taking place September The annual observance was Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m. – This spe- granted,” said Peggy Rogers, 13-19, recognizes the unique created by the National Center cial meal is always a hit at the your diamond ring: administrator of Park Ridge As- individuals that reside in assisted for Assisted Living and the end of the week. sisted Living. living communities and the staff Nebraska Assisted Living As- For more information visit Starts with This celebration recog- members that deliver care every sociation. www.nalw.org or contact Park nizes the bonds built between day. Activities at Park Ridge dur- Ridge Assisted Living at 352- ½ ct natural residents and the assisted living This year’s theme, “Nourish- ing the special week include the 7246. = Chain Stores or Diamond HVS2 Current $ diamond Community art competition planned at PCHS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES tGrant Medical Clinic, $1595 Perkins County Health Servic- ery and interest. 200 - 300% mark ups, that’s what. es would like to invite the public PCHS is inviting area artist dâ2HUz9N§w"&UÓ9dU8J 8w)z§N¹Ì )Zz9N¹Ì ±9¹Ì to participate in a community art ALL ART SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY to submit art for consideration tRadiology: Ì2Ìr§9wzââwK§ competition. that promotes healing. The art in We are looking for unique, these areas will create a support- tHi-Line Home Health:"&UÌ9wK§KzNZÌk§UâH§2N§ original, multimedia art pieces FRIDAY, OCT. 30 ive and calm environment. $ to display within our new expan- “Wholesale from what?” No TO THE PCHS MARKETING We are striving to create the tAssisted Living:dU8J §¹8¹§Ì9wK§ sion that promotes healing. DEPA RTMENT same harmony in the new ex- The art must be able to be pansion that is found in nature. tConvalescent Home: mounted on a wall and give the longevity. You buy from a car A balanced state that you can dZÌ9r§Uz9N§zââÓ9Ì9wK§"&UJUdU8INk§22rJUrZÆZ impression of healing. see and feel when you are a apartment, barn, pocket, wherever. Any media is acceptable and patient, visitor or employee of dÌ9§8NNNÌ2¹Ì NÌO§§u&§9NÓ2Ìâ"Ìz2¹9 &Ì9wK§ those pieces will be judged by new expansion project will have Perkins County Health Services. It is the goal of Wellness Envi- zÌâ 8NNz9Ì2H§Uz9N§zââwK§ selected residents of Park Ridge agricultural nature scenes sup- ronments to commission art that All submissions can be = One Little Store Assisted Living. plied by the company Wellness reflects the agricultural themes dropped off at the PCHS mar- tDietary:RNZOÌNZ§9wzââwK§dÓÓuwzââwK§ $ Winners will have their pieces Environments. that were chosen for the entire keting department by 5pm. on Limited buying power. mounted within the expansion Wellness Environments is artwork scheme of the patient October 30. Submissions will be tInformation Technology:Â)Ö§âR§Nuw±zââwK§ “We’ll make it for less.” What and signage will be placed by suppling and installing the new rooms; however it is also impor- judged November 2 and winners the art, recognizing the artist. patient rooms within the PCHS tant for PCHS to create a sense will be notified no later than For more information or to apply, log onto our web site: happened to quality and the It is our goal that the selected expansion, using Evidence- of community and healing in the November 6. artists will emulate the diversity Based Design techniques that most visible and public areas. Additional questions can be www.pchsgrant.com guarantee? Is it really less? of Western Nebraska landscape. maximize patient safety, patient This diversity of art in public sent to marketing@pchsgrant. 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Newspaper And Education Contest Civic Literacy Division B, daily newspapers 10,000 circulation or more 1st place—Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, FL; Floridians and War; Jodi Pushkin, Stacy Rector I loved the balance struck between feature reporting and guides explaining related rights, responsibilities and avenues for civic engagement. This edition is an excellent educational tool. Civic Literacy Division B, non-daily newspapers less than 5,000 circulation 2nd place—The Eldon Advertiser, Eldon, MO, staff Bravo for getting youth to critically analyze and participate in democracy! This is an inspiring program. Educational Support Division A, non-daily newspapers 5,000 circulation or more 1st place—Washington Weekend Missourian, Washington, MO; Missourian In Education News Quiz, Dawn Kitchell The online quiz for students, tying technology to the printed product, tipped the scales in favor of the Missourian’s entry. The result: Growing future readers who appreciate quality news stories. Personal letters to students are a great way to connect. This is the way an NIE program is supposed to work. Great job. 2nd place—The St Louis American, St Louis, MO, STEM Program, Cathy Sewell The online stories were a pleasure to read. Great job by a “two-person team” who took time to work with students on writing/reading skills. It proves your dedication to your product. Professional design. 3rd place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA. Farm to Table Project: Using Ag Education to Enhance Literacy in the Classroom, Nicole Schweitzberger A tough decision to make. Excellent program, with great support in the community. Signs of a healthy newspaper. Third place because you had to answer annoying pop-up surveys to read the student-written stories. Other Division B, non-daily newspapers 5,000 circulation or more 1st place—Park Cities People, Dallas, TX, Park Cities People Historic School Bond Coverage, People Newspapers staff A school bond issue is important to the community, and showing both sides is what a newspaper should do. You have done an excellent job of informing the community on the bond issue over a long period using different forms of media. I also liked how you gave the community a way to participate in the dialogue. Your goal statement was right on point explaining very clearly your object for the coverage. The printed articles were also eye-pleasing, using nice graphics. I imagine the coverage was good for students to learn about what the bond issue was $ERYH 7KLVIRUPDWLRQRI% VLVVKRZQŴ\LQJRYHUHQHP\WHUULWRU\LQ.RUHD2YHUWZHQW\IRXUPLOOLRQSRXQGVRIERPEVKDYHEHHQGURSSHGIURP% ERPEED\VGXULQJWKHPRQWKVRI-XO\DQG$XJXVW and how it would affect them and future students. Continue the 1DWLRQDO$UFKLYHV%HORZ %LOO$OOHQDQGRWKHU32:VLQWKH.RUHDQ:DU good work and your passion for the school. 2nd place—Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, FL; From the NEWSPAPER AND EDUCATION WINNERS—Examples of winning Newspaper In Education programs and ideas that won awards in the National Newspaper Association’s Newspaper And Education contest: from Scrub to the Twist; Jodi Pushkin, Stacy Rector the Tampa Bay Times, Tampa, FL. What an interesting section on the history of The Scrub and Tampa’s history. The section was well written and very nice to in the 24-page section is chock full of interesting, colorful, 67/28,6$0(5,&$1 look at. I was absorbed from the cover through to the last page. creative, if sometimes simple, ads is a testimony to the success of to provide documentation of success. The resources provided I’m sure this was well received in the schools and was used to this promotion. by the newspaper are exceptional, which in turn benefits the The St. Louis American’s award winning NIE program provides help educate the students on the history in their town. Nice job newspapers and resources to more than 7,000 teachers and 3rd place—Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, FL; La Florida— students and the community sponsors. students each week throughout the school year, at no charge. of reporting. Land of Flowers: Ornamental Horticulture with Florida Native 2nd place—Wilson County News, Floresville, TX; Community CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT SCIENCE STARS African-American Plants, Sue Bedry, Jodi Pushkin, Stacy Rector of Learning; Tiffany K. Polasek, Elaine Kolodziej, Kristen Weaver Students in Stephanie Neurobiologist Litteken’s 5th grade class at Griffith Erich Jarvis Other Elementary School Based on the examples provided, there’s no doubt that the get a STEM lesson in how to find This entry was moved up several divisions due to few entries. elements of non-fiction using the newspaper. Pictured are Nariyah Division B, Non-daily newspapers 5,000 circulation or more Grice, Dara Robinson, Lyana Carter, JaMon Johnson and Corde Wilson County News, Texas Newspapers In Education program McDowell. Griffith Elementary is Exhaustive information and illustration that is useful for adults in the Ferguson-FLorissant School District. Photo by Wiley Price/ 3rd place—Washington Weekend Missourian, Washington, St. Louis American Teachers, if you are using the St. Louis plays a significant role in the community. Program coordinators American’s NIE program and would and children alike. Impressive work by the writer, the artists, and like to nominate your class for a Classroom Spotlight, please email: nie@ Erich Jarvis was born on May 6, 1965, in MO, The Missourian’s Little Free Libraries, Dawn Kitchell stlamerican.com. Harlem. Both of his parents were musicians. At an early age, Jarvis was interested in have clearly established successful partnerships throughout the SCIENCE CORNER music, dance, and the arts. He attended the High layout people involved in this project. I’d love to have it if living in School of Performing Arts. After graduation in 1983, he Neurobiology is the study of the brain is slowly developing. That’s why many adults attended Hunter College. While working on his degree, Jarvis Reading and literacy is important, and little free libraries are worked as a Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) and nervous system of humans and exclaim, “What were you thinking?” when community to make learning a priority using the local newspaper. animals. This study allows scientists they are frustrated with teens. Because the Fellow and studied bacteria while he earned his bachelor’s Florida. A great effort in 16 exceptional pages. Just not as much to understand how the brain functions brain develops until the age of 25, it is degree in mathematics and biology. From 1988-1985, when it is healthy and how to especially important for young people to he attended the Rockefeller University where he earned a great addition to a town. Nice job to get the word out and let cope when there are different avoid drugs and alcohol because it easier his PhD in molecular neurobiology and animal behavior. disorders or injuries that affect brain for this age group to get addicted and He specialized his research in the study of songbird It is also notable that the partnerships have been developed vocalizations. potential community value or proven involvement as the first two function. MRI machines allow doctors to see the substance abuse will have a very severe and brain in action and to learn more about it. devastating impact on permanent brain development. Once Jarvis earned his PhD, he stayed at Rockefeller students and the community know what the little free libraries Scientists believe that the brain is not fully Learning Standards: University as a professor, and he lead the Science Outreach developed until age 25. Different areas of the brain develop I can read nonfiction text for main idea and Program of New York, going to inner-city schools to teach across all stages of education, from day cares to public and them lab skills. His goal was to inspire students to pursue places. at their own pace. For young teens, the frontal lobe of the supporting detail. I can make text to self and text brain that impacts decision making and impulse control to world connections. education, develop critical thinking and problem solving are and how to use them. Keep up the good work on helping skills, and to seek a STEM-related career. In 1998, Jarvis SCIENCE EXPERIMENT left Rockefeller and became a professor for the Department private schools. of Neurobiology at Duke University. He also worked for the Honorable Mention(s)—Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Department of Cognitive Neuroscience and the Center for Background Information: Blindfold the taster as the tester puts a Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. literacy in your community. In this experiment, you will see how little bit of one food on the taster’s tongue In 2005, Jarvis led a team of 28 neuroscientists who smell affects your taste buds. with a cotton swab. proposed a new classification system for the bird brain as FL; Pathways to Understanding; Sue Bedry, Jodi Pushkin, Stacy Materials Needed: they researched the similarities between the brain of a bird The taster tries to identify which food Small Cups Cotton Swabs or / / they are tasting as well as whether it is and the brain of a mammal. Three years later, he received Q-tips Different Foods With / salty, bitter, sweet or sour. the honor of becoming an Investigator for the Howard Similar Textures (ex: ketchup, Hughes Medical Institute. He has published more than 50 Student Education mustard, barbecue sauce, sweet and The tester records the taster’s answers Rector journal articles and has been a contributor to numerous on the chart for each food they taste. sour sauce, and maple syrup) books. / Pen and Paper for Charting When the taster has tried all the foods Partnerships Jarvis’ success in his field as a pioneer in the study of / Partner for the Experiment / Blindfold blindfolded, they will taste them each again but with songbird neurobiology has won him many awards, including Division B, daily newspapers 10,000 circulation or more their nose plugged as well. (Make sure you have them This entry was moved up several divisions due to few entries. Procedure: the National Science Foundation Alan T. Waterman Award, taste the foods in a different order.) Draw a chart for your results. Write the name of each the Dominion Award, Strong Men and Women of Excellence, Division A, daily newspapers 10,000 circulation or more food you are testing in separate rows along the left side. Once the taster has tried each food with his/her nose African American Leaders and the National Institute for the Draw two columns for each taster. Label each column plugged, switch who tastes and who tests and go Humanities’ Director’s Pioneer Award. Also, Jarvis has served 1st place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA, Using the through it all again. When you’ve both had a chance to While this work is very useful information to an area of high with the taster’s name and “unplugged” and “plugged.” as the director of the Neuroscience Scholars Program for The taste, compare your results. Society of Neuroscience, he is a member of Duke University’s Make some predictions about which foods will be easier Council on Black Affairs and a founding member of the Black 1st place—The Seattle Times, Seattle, WA; Marijuana and and harder to identify by smell. Will it be easier or Learning Standards: I can follow directions to complete Collective at Duke University. Jarvis followed his passion for harder to taste the foods with your nose plugged or an experiment. I can analyze the conclusions of the Newspaper Genre to Enhance Literacy in the Classroom, Nicole music and learning and it has led him to a successful career. Muslim population, it is angled as much to adults as children, and unplugged? experiment and make deductions. Learning Standards: I can read a biography about a e-cigarettes: Facts teens can use to make healthy choices, MATH CONNECTION person who has made contributions in the fields of science, Schweitzberger technology, engineering, and mathematics. it is unclear how much is original or supplied by outside parties. Did you know that you can find math in music? Time signatures tell how many beats per measure. Each note has In the fifth grade classroom, each student MAP CORNER Bridget Harkness, Diane Brady, Linda Perrin a different numerical value. Many songs involve patterns in plays an instrument. 6 students play the saxophone, 8 students play the trumpet, 3 students play the drums, and The Sioux City Journal has found the perfect ingredients for the music or lyrics. In honor of Jarvis’ songbird research, Enjoy these activities And with only three visible references to youth in the 16 pages today’s math review is musical. 5 students play guitar. How many students are there total? that help you get ______Write a fraction that represents the number of to know your St. A whole note is worth 4 beats, a half note is worth 2 First-place prize because of its educational content on a very guitar players. ______Louis American beats, a quarter note is worth one beat. If a measure has 4 newspaper. success in the operation of the NIE Siouxland project. Students beats, how many different combinations can you create with A popular R&B song is 3 minutes and 50 seconds long. that were marvelous in their production values and presentation these notes? ______Activity One — If the chorus is 20 seconds and is played 3 times in the Plural Words: Find song, how many total minutes of the song are devoted to important issue to teens: Marijuana and e-cigarettes, in a state Janice practiced her clarinet for 20 minutes on Monday, 10 plural words in the the chorus? ______Write a fraction that represents the 35 minutes Tuesday, 10 minutes Wednesday, and 60 minutes newspaper and cut them out. are supported at all levels through various initiatives, including portion of the song that is the chorus? ______of facts, I relegated this to honorable mention. But admirable Thursday. What is the average number of minutes she Glue them to a piece of paper practiced each night? ______Learning Standards: I can use addition, subtraction, and write the root word next to each (or circle the word that legalized marijuana use. I think its public value outweighs multiplication, and division to solve a problem. in the newspaper and then write it on a piece of paper). Kid Scoop News Siouxland. There is a clear sense of community Activity Two — partnership with community group to educate people of all ages. DID YOU KNOW? Sports Team Travels: Keep track of a sports team’s Songbirds have a long travels. Find distances between cities on a map. Measure windpipe to create the the others. Did you know there the distance between each city they visit. How many Bird “songs” have a variety of sounds—owls hoot, vocal sounds. are 4,000 species of total miles did they travel? whippoorwill and cuckoo repeat their phrases, demonstrated through the various elements of the project, all songbirds? bobtail quail whistle, and the African tinkerbird Learning Standards: I can use the newspaper to makes a sound like hammering on metal. All of locate information. I can identify root words. I can read 2nd place—Post-Bulletin, Rochester, MN; 2016 Student these vocal sounds are considered songs. a map and use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and of which combine to truly support students and learning in the division to solve a problem. Design an Ad, Randi Kallas, Sue Lovejoy Partnerships Division A, non-daily newspapers 5,000 circulation or more community. This entry was moved up several divisions because of a few 1st place—The St. Louis American, St. Louis, MO; St. Louis entries. While I find the instructional pieces quite detailed and American Community Partnerships; Cathy Sewell created originally by consultant for internal newspaper use, the St. Louis American has not only created effective partnerships NEWSPAPER AND EDUCATION—From the St. Louis American. overall level of participation shown by the students as reflected within a vast community of readers, but there is plenty of data November 2016 publishers’ auxiliary 2016 Bnc, Bnac & NAE Winners B25
SECOND PLACE, best feature photo, non-daily division, circulation 6,000 - 9,999 By Ken Scott | Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI SAILING SUNRISE—The day dawned Sunday on Suttons Bay with a promise for water sports.