Eyes on Janesville When Speaker Ryan Was Ready to Endorse, His Hometown Newspaper Broke the Story

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BY JAMES DEBILZEN vative agenda. Communications Director Schwartz said the news t wasn’t a scoop in the tra- was unex- ditional telling of newsroom pected. On Ilore. There were no anony- Wednesday, mous sources, cryptic messages June 1, opin- or meetings with shadowy fig- ion editor ures in empty parking garages. Greg Peck Regardless, editor Sid was contacted Schwartz of The Gazette in Sid Schwartz by Ryan’s of- Angela Major photo | Janesville said it was “fun to fice to discuss Courtesy of The Gazette have a national news item that the publi- we got to break,” referencing cation of a ABOVE: House Speaker Paul being the first media outlet to column about Ryan discusses his endorse- announce the Speaker of the “Republican ment of Donald Trump and his House was endorsing the pre- unity and the policy vision with members of sumptive Republican candidate House policy The Gazette’s editorial Board for the presidency. agenda.” on Friday, June 3. Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janes- “We didn’t LEFT: The endorsement ville, announced in a column really know story broke on The Gazette’s first published on The Gazette’s what we website, www.gazettextra. website on June 2 that he would Greg Peck were getting,” com, on Thursday afternoon. vote for businessman Donald Schwartz Friday’s front page carried the Trump in November, lending said. “We banner headline. his support as the country’s hadn’t solicited his office for this highest-ranking Republican and I had some people say to leader to the once unlikely me, ‘Oh geez, you got a scoop!’ Thursday morning with an em- The language in Ryan’s column They said, ‘We think the column candidate. But it’s not like something we bargo time of 2 p.m. He worked left room for interpretation. speaks for itself.’” Ryan had withheld a formal went and dug up. It landed in with Ryan’s office to trim the “It said, ‘I will be voting for That information was shared endorsement for weeks after our lap. It wasn’t us asking Paul column for space and forward- Donald Trump in November,’” with Schultz, who included Trump won enough delegates Ryan for a favor. I think that ed it to Schwartz and reporter Peck said. “And I thought, is this the reaction in a story he wrote to secure the party’s nomina- might be the impression some Frank Schultz, who cover’s the official endorsement or isn’t about the column. Shortly after tion, expressing concerns about people get. That wasn’t the Ryan’s congressional district. it? In the meantime, I emailed the story was posted online, Trump’s temperament and c a s e .” One question was unclear: (Ryan’s aide) back and asked if commitment to Ryan’s conser- Peck received the column Was Ryan endorsing Trump? it was the official endorsement. See JANESVILLE, Page 4

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We Are The WNA Meet the Sun-Argus & Woodville Leader Name of Newspaper: Sun-Argus, Woodville Leader, Valley Values Shop- per and www.mygatewaynews.com Founded: Nov. 4, 2004 Coverage Area: Sun-Argus—Spring Valley and Elmwood, Pierce County; Woodville Leader—Woodville and Baldwin, St. Croix County Owner or Parent Company: Gateway Publishing, Inc. Publisher and Editor: Paul J. Seeling Publication Schedule: Weekly on Thursdays Number of Employees: Four Does the newspaper have a mission statement or motto? Sun-Argus: The Gateway to Pierce County; Woodville Leader: The Gateway to Western Wis- consin What do you see as the main role for the newspaper in your community? To chronicle the lives and events of the readers and their communities. What are your newspaper’s biggest strengths? We are hyper local, we have great contributing writers and rely on good photographs to help tell our stories in print and on our award-winning Bill Lawler photo website. Pictured above is the home office of Gateway Publishing and staff, from left: What are your newspaper’s biggest Paul J. Seeling, publisher and editor; Jennie Bazille, office administrator; Emmy SpringX Valley challenges? Too small of a demograph- Lightburn, creative. Not pictured: Ben Seeling, creative and web administrator. ic area and shrinking retail businesses to support us. An aging readership. Not reporter/writer and one feature writer better than we have for the last 12 years. enough revenue to grow and maintain each battling cancer and a number of Newspaper Address: W2855 730th adequate resources. difficult financial issues. Avenue, Spring Valley, WI 54767 What was your newspaper’s biggest What are the newspaper’s top goals Phone: 715-778-4990 accomplishment during the last year? during the next 12 months? To contin- Website: www.mygatewaynews.com Continuing to publish in spite of one ue to serve our communities as well or Email: [email protected] Capitol expert joins WCIJ Stewart named VP

BY LAUREN FUHRMANN al journalists and paid student Matthias also staffed Speak- of news operations for Wisconsin Center for interns, as well as news organiza- er’s Task Forces on the funding Investigative Journalism tions that work with the Center. and governance of the Wiscon- “Mary is one of the most sin Technical College System, USA Today Network Mary Matthias, the top attor- knowledgeable and respected mental health, Alzheimer’s and ney in the nonpartisan agency experts at the Capitol,” said Andy dementia, and puppy mills. Mizell Stewart III, incoming build the nation’s largest dig- that provides legal and policy ad- Hall, co-founder and executive She collaborated with the UW president of the American ital-first news organization,” vice to the Wisconsin Legislature, director of the Center. School of Medicine and Public Society of News Editors, Lipman wrote to staffers. retired from nearly three decades “Her persistent pursuit of the Health’s Population Health Insti- has been named USA Today “Mizell previously was of state service and became a re- truth will serve the best interests tute and the La Follette School of Network’s vice president Managing Director and Chief porter for the Wisconsin Center of the public and our democra- Public Affairs as a partner in the of news operations, a new Content Officer of Journal for Investigative Journalism. cy. We’re honored to have her Evidence-Based Health Policy position. The announcement Media Group, where he di- A native of Sheboygan, Mat- aboard.” Project. was made by Joanne Lipman, rected content strategy for a thias joined Matthias earned a bache- The Center is increasing the Gannett Co. Inc. chief con- team of 700 journalists at 14 the Wiscon- lor’s degree in political science quality and quantity of investi- tent officer, publications, including the sin Legisla- from the University of Wiscon- gative reporting in Wisconsin, on June 2. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tive Council sin-Madison in 1983 and a law while training current and future The ap- and the Commercial Appeal in 1988 and degree from the University of generations of investigative pointment of Memphis. . . .” progressed Wisconsin Law School in 1988. journalists. Its work fosters an is effective Gannett acquired Journal from Staff As an attorney at the Legisla- informed citizenry and strength- June 13. Media Group (the former Attorney to tive Council, Matthias served as ens democracy. “In his Scripps papers and the Mil- Senior Staff counsel to numerous standing Housed in the UW-Madison new role, waukee Journal-Sentinel) in Attorney committees of the Legislature, School of Journalism and Mass Mizell will April. and Princi- focusing primarily on higher Communication, the Center has oversee Stewart, vice president of pal Attor- Mary Matthias education, health, mental health, a staff of four full-time profes- NETWORK ASNE, assumes the presi- ney. housing, and economic develop- sional journalists, three to four operations, dent’s role in September. He The Leg- ment. paid student interns who work administra- Mizell Stewart said he would work out of islative Council provides legal She served on more than 20 as investigative reporters and tion, and re- III Gannett headquarters in Mc- services and policy development Special Study Committees on public engagement and mar- lationships Lean, Va., but keep his home and analysis to the committees topics including homelessness, keting assistants, part-time staff across Gannett departments. base in Butler County, Ohio. and individual members of the infant mortality, economics members and skilled volunteers He will be a key member of For more information Wisconsin Legislature. of child care, prenatal care for who assist in journalistic and my team as we work together about Stewart, visit his web- In her role as an investigative low-income women, alternative financial operations. to elevate the NETWORK’s site at https://mizellstewart. reporter at the nonpartisan and education programs, adoption More details about the Cen- journalism and continue to com/. nonprofit Center, Matthias will law, property tax exemptions, ter’s journalistic and financial serve as a volunteer, digging into Alzheimer’s and dementia, affir- operations are available at http:// stories alone and in collabora- mative action, drug law enforce- www.wisconsinwatch.org/ tion with the Center’s profession- ment and school funding. about/. THE BULLETIN | JUNE 9, 2016 3

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John P. Rooney, Jr. sent to the family at www. This weekly free content, accessible at http://tinyurl.com/WNAfreecontent, harriganparksidefuneralhome. is available for use at no cost to WNA members. John P. com. Rooney, Jr., 69, died June 4, 2016 Donald Kautzer in Manito- Donald G. woc. Kautzer, age He was 86, a Manito- born April woc resident, 17, 1947 in died Thurs- Norwalk, day, June 2, Conn., son John Rooney 2016 at Holy of the late Family Me- Rose (Kar- morial Med- dos) and John P. Rooney Sr. He ical Center, graduated from Brian McMahon Manitowoc. High School in 1965 and from He was Donald Kautzer The Wisconsin Center for This week’s Discover Wis- Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, born on Sept. Investigative Journalism has consin column highlights Matt Ill., in 1969. John served his 7, 1929 in the Town of Liberty, made available a story about Wisconsin’s bed and break- country in Vietnam from 1970 to son of the late Fred and Nora a planned hunger strike by fasts, which are as unique Pommer 1971. He married Kim Stephens (Jurgens) Kautzer. He served in Wisconsin prisoners protest- as the innkeepers who serve on March 17, 1994 in Brattle- the United States Army during ing an indefinite form of sol- their guests so well. If you’ve State Capitol boro, Vt. the Korean Conflict from 1948 itary confinement known as never ventured out beyond John served as a reporter, until 1952. On June 22, 1957 administrative confinement. the typical hotel, you’re in for Newsletter news editor and managing edi- he married the former Audrey Wisconsin currently has a surprise. Our crew set out tor of the Herald Times Report- Kochan at Holy Innocents about 116 prisoners in this to discover some of the state’ er in Manitowoc from 1980 to Catholic Church, Manitowoc. status, which can go on for most unique B&Bs while In his State Capitol News- 1993. He was owner of Desert She preceded him in death on years—even decades—under filming our recent “The Best letter, WNA columnist Matt Jack’s Bar and Grill from 1994 May 31, 2006. conditions nearly identical to Way to Stay—Wisconsin’s Bed Pommer writes Gov. Scott to 2004. Before retirement he Kautzer was employed at the solitary confinement. & Breakfasts” episode. Walker has ruled out signif- also worked for Holiday House Herald Times Reporter for 38 icant increases in state-col- of Manitowoc County, Inc. years as the assistant com- The story includes informa- lected revenue for the state’s Throughout his career he posing room foreman, retiring tion from a federal lawsuit struggling highway and road served on the Manitowoc-Two in 1991. He was a member of filed by a Wisconsin inmate system in the 2017-2019 state Rivers Area Chamber of Com- Printers Union Local 431. Don- who has been in this status budget. Transportation Sec- merce and the United Way ald was mechanically inclined — almost complete isolation retary Mark Gottlieb said that Board of Directors. He served and he enjoyed working on from anyone except correc- means a delay in major road 30 years on the Lakeshore All- cars and fixing things around tional officers — for 25 years. construction and upkeep on Sports Hall of Fame Executive the house. all but the state’s most-trav- Committee. Funeral services were held We are offering a 1,175-word eled roads. Pommer, known An Irish wake life celebration Tuesday, June 7 at St. Francis of story written by Center Man- as the “dean” of State Capitol social was held Wednesday, Assisi, Manitowoc. Expressions aging Editor Dee J. Hall and correspondents, has covered June 8 at the Harrigan Parkside of sympathy may be sent to the four photos, including three WISTAX Facts discusses how government action in Madi- Gathering Center, Manitowoc. family by visiting www.pfeffer- provided by state Depart- a state’s long-term liabilities son for 35 years, including the Online condolences may be funeralhome.com. ment of Corrections. Special are not inherently bad, but actions of eight governors thanks to the Wisconsin State can become burdensome if – Warren Knowles, Pat Lucey, Journal for providing the too large. In 2015, Wisconsin Martin Schreiber, Lee Dreyfus, news clipping. state government had $15.5 Tony Earl, Tommy Thompson, News Brief billion in long-term liabilities. Scott McCallum and Jim Doyle.

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Small, community newspapers President across the country are not just Brian Thomsen | Publisher surviving, but—in many cas- Valders Journal es—actually thriving. Many of Published weekly by the staff of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association them have managed to dodge First Vice President Director the layoffs and downsizing that John Ingebritsen | John Humenik | ADDRESS CONTACT OFFICE HOURS Regional Publisher President & Publisher larger papers have had to face. 34 Schroeder Court Phone: 608-283-7620 Monday Morris Newspapers, Lancaster Wisconsin State Journal, Madison #220 Toll-Free: 800-261-4242 through Friday Chip Hutcheson, president of Madison, WI 53711 Fax: 608-283-7631 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second Vice President Director the National Newspaper Asso- Sidney ‘Skip’ Bliss | Publisher Scott Johnson | ciation (which represents more WNA STAFF The Gazette, Janesville President & Publisher than 2,100 community newspa- Green Bay Press-Gazette & PG per companies), said, “You don’t Executive Director Third Vice President Media hear about community papers Beth Bennett | 608-283-7621 Paul Seeling | Publisher going out of business. It’s not [email protected] Woodville Leader Director the doom and gloom that major Steve Lyles | Publisher Member Services Director News Tracker Team Leader Secretary Journal Communications, Inc. market papers face.” Julia Hunter | 608-283-7622 Dianne Campbell | 608-283-7625 Heather Rogge | Publisher [email protected] [email protected] Daily News, West Bend Director Editor & Publisher spoke with Kris O’Leary | Publisher several of these successful Media Services Director Search Technician Treasurer The Tribune-Phonograph, community papers to find out Denise Guttery | 608-283-7630 Ruzica Dzanic| 608-283-7626 Gregg Walker | Publisher Abbotsford how they’ve navigated through [email protected] [email protected] The Lakeland Times, Minocqua the storms. Read the story Director here: http://www.editorand- Communications Director Office Coordinator Past President Jeff Patterson | publisher.com/feature/de- James Debilzen | 608-283-7623 Daryl Blumer | 608-283-7624 Carol O’Leary | Publisher President & Publisher spite-doom-and-gloom-com- [email protected] [email protected] The Star News, Medford APG Media of Wisconsin munity-newspapers-are-grow- Director Director ing-stronger/ Created by and for Wisconsin’s newspapers, WNA exists to strength- en the newspaper industry, enhance public understanding of the role Kevin Clifford | Publisher Patrick Reilly | Publisher of newspapers, and protect basic freedoms of press, speech and the Watertown Daily Times Dodgeville Chronicle free flow of information. 4 THE BULLETIN | JUNE 9, 2016 Member News

WNA-Sponsored Training a Chicago television station and JANESVILLE he did an interview for a news Continued from front page podcast in Australia. Regional media outlets also contacted Watchdog Reporting for all plan for web, mobile and social posting. By us- Ryan’s office contacted The- Ga The Gazette asking to use Ry- ing analytics and maximizing use of your best zette to clarify Ryan was endors- an’s column and excerpts from Newsrooms content, you can drive audience and build a ing Trump with the column. Schultz’ story. Thursday, June 23 | 1-2 p.m.: Think you don’t loyal reader following. Presented in partnership The amount of traffic to Last week’s endorsement was have enough time for watchdog journalism? with GateHouse Media. Register here: http:// The Gazette’s website –www. not the first time Janesville and Stretched way too thin for investigations? www.onlinemediacampus.com/2016/05/dig- gazettextra.com – that was The Gazette were pushed to the Overwhelmed with keeping the daily machine ital-planning/ generated by the column and forefront of significant nation- running? We’ve all been there. Chris Coates, Schultz’s story about the an- al political news. Janesville the watchdog and investigations editor for Goal-Based Networking: How to nouncement placed a signifi- received an enormous amount The News Journal in Wilmington, Del., will cant strain on the newspaper’s of media attention when Ryan offer practical advice for creating a newsroom Turn Your Social Life into Profit- servers. was chosen as Republican can- culture that values public service and account- able Relationships “At times, users from across didate Mitt Romney’s running ability reporting, no matter the staff size. The the nation, particularly New mate in the 2012 presidential discussion will focus on instilling enterprise Friday, July 8 | 1-2 p.m.: Networking has never York and Washington, couldn’t election. journalism into daily routine and leveraging been more important, yet most professionals access the site because readers Then-Gazette Editor Scott limited resources to create the biggest impact. don’t do a great job of it. The successful pro- overloaded it,” Peck wrote in a Angus, now retired, handled We’ll also examine why staying organized is fessionals are the ones who cut through all the blog post. most of the media appearanc- critical to success and where to get ideas for noise in today’s frenzied world and find ways As of 8:50 a.m. Friday, June 3 – es for The Gazette during the high-impact content that drives audience to build trusting relationships with clients, a little more than 18 hours since 2012 campaign, Schwartz said. growth. This session is intended for editors and colleagues and persons of influence. Now the column went live – Ryan’s Schwartz was the news editor newsroom leaders, as well as reporters looking is the time to get out and meet new people! column had received 103,721 at that time and said the media to take their watchdog skills to the next level. This session will introduce you to “goal-based pageviews, according to David scrutiny was much more in- Register here: http://www.onlinemediacam- networking,” a technique that sharply focuses Von Falkenstein, digital content tense than it was last week. pus.com/2016/05/watchdog-reporting/ your communication efforts. You will learn coordinator for The Gazette. It “When Ryan was named the what to say, when to say it and to whom you set a record for the most-viewed vice presidential candidate, we should say it. You will also learn how to synthe- article on the website with more did a special section,” Schwartz Best Practices for Digital Plan- size social media with traditional networking. than 43,000 referrals coming said. “That was a bigger deal. It ning Once you master goal-based networking, your from drudgereport.com, nearly was one notch up higher, even colleagues will be left wondering just how you 14,000 from Twitter, 8,300 from though he wasn’t in the office. Friday, June 24 | 1-2 p.m.: Do you have a digital became so well connected both locally and Facebook and nearly 1,200 from Being a vice presidential nomi- posting schedule? You should. We’ve compiled within your profession. Register here: http:// The New York Times. nee, we hit that pretty hard.” lessons, tips and best practices from three of www.onlinemediacampus.com/2016/05/net- After the story broke, GateHouse’s top digital editors, on how they working/ Schwartz took phone calls from Free Member Exchange

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For Sale — Two profitable Help businesses and organi- Box 345, Tomahawk, WI 54487. weekly newspapers in Wiscon- zations reach and motivate (0608) sin. Owner financing with 10 customers through newspaper/ percent down! Contact james. print and online advertising [email protected] or opportunities. Work out of our Seeking Work 608-283-7623. Tomahawk office with some weekday travel to neighboring For Sale — Two Northwoods communities. Sales/market- Posted April 2016 weeklies. Asking $175,000. ing experience desired and Chris Walker — Opinion writer County seats. Gross sales compensated. Job is deadline $395,000 last year. Net income driven. Must be able to multi- Posted March 2016 $40,000 after owner’s salary. task multiple projects. Good Phillip A. Humphries — Gener- Call (715) 622-0543. math and organizational skills. al assignment reporter/investi- We offer a base salary, plus gative reporter/feature writer

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