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Urgent #ThrowbackThursday Help us Today’s protect state of public ‘your right to notices Public know’ n July 26, the Wisconsin records laws legislature will hold the in Wisconsin n the year following Ofirst in a series of public the state Legislature’s hearings that will examine the under attack Ibrazen attempt to future of newspaper publica- hide their activities from tion of public notices. scrutiny under Wiscon- The WNA will, of course, sin’s open records law, provide testimony on behalf of the fight to preserve the its members and the merits of “public’s right to know” continuing to publish public has been ongoing for ad- notices in newspapers. vocates of government transparency. That testimony will be Wisconsin newspapers greatly enhanced if the continue to lead the WNA can demonstrate the charge against attempts ongoing support of its to limit access to public members in promoting information, including the importance of Wisconsin newspapers investigated the early July 2015 attack on Wisconsin’s public records law, a little-known modi- public notices. as seen in these headlines and an editorial cartoon by Phil Hands of the Wisconsin State Journal fication to the records that ran July 6, 2015. retention schedule for Your support can be easily “transitory records” and demonstrated by utilizing the a new legislative study tools that the WNA has devel- committee that will oped for its members for the That time legislators tried review the publication promotion of public notice requirements for public readership and the newspaper notices. industry’s statewide public to gut the open records law Here’s a recap of notice website (WPN) www. what has transpired wisconsinpublicnotices.org Newspapers fought back during 2015 Independence Day assault in the world of open Please consider taking the government in Wiscon- sin during the last 12 See HELP, Page 4 EXCERPTS FROM THE BULLETIN worked around the clock from late July 3 until months: June-July 2015 Edition public pressure led legislative leaders and Gov. n July 29, 2015: Scott Walker to rescind the proposal fewer than Nearly 225 journalists, isconsin’s newspapers scored a deci- 24 hours later. records custodians and sive Independence Day victory for the Newspaper editorial boards followed up with law experts gathered for Wpublic’s right to know after stopping a July 4 editorials that detailed what was at risk. Attorney General Brad surprise attack on the open records law. They admonished legislative leaders for attempt- Schimel’s Open Gov- Newspapers sprang into action the evening of ing to pull the wool over citizens’ eyes during a ernment Summit at the July 3 (2015) as the State Senate’s Joint Finance holiday that commemorates independence from Madison Concourse Ho- Committee introduced language gutting open a government that similarly obscured its law- tel. The event was hosted record laws in a 999 omnibus bill. The proposal making activities. Print and online newspaper by the attorney general’s sought to remove from public record legislators’ editorial pages provided Wisconsin citizens with office and planned with inter-office communications and bill-drafting a place to vent their frustration with the proposal support from the WNA. activities, effectively obscuring how laws are and read what other views. Newspapers took leg- During the summit, made. islative leaders to task for not claiming respon- experts said Wisconsin’s Wisconsin’s newspapers continued their long sibility for introducing transparency-shrouding Public Records Law has Registration tradition of recording state history by vigilantly legislation on the eve of a holiday that commem- been versatile for more Now Open defending the public’s right to know. Newspa- orates the American tradition of demanding than 30 years, but some pers took legislators to task, particularly Senator government accountability. clarification was need- The WNA Foundation’s Alberta Darling and Rep. John Nygren, who Wisconsin’s newspapers were ground zero as ed with the advent of Trees For Tomorrow Retreat introduced the legislation and then refused to national news sources, including The New York emails, text messages will be held Aug. 18-19 in comment on its origins or even the bill itself. Times, Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and social media. Eagle River. The deadline to Newspaper journalists aptly noted that, were Huffington Post and USA TODAY, took notice of n Aug. 24, 2015: The register is Aug. 8. this proposal to be passed, no one would be able the attempt to break time-honored open govern- Public Records Board to ferret out the source of any legislation in the ment laws. cut back on require- future. At a time when some are skeptical of the role ments to maintain some The minute the secretive legislation was of newspaper journalism, the WNA congratu- Register Online introduced, newspaper reporters were making lates and thanks its 222 members for upholding the information available to the public. Newspa- the foundations of democracy in service of its See STATE, Page 3 pers alerted the public via social media and then readers and citizens of the state of Wisconsin. 2 THE BULLETIN | JULY 7, 2016 Member News

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The Wisconsin Center for We all know that Wisconsin is Investigative Journalism “America’s Dairyland” – it even Matt has made available a story says so on our license plates. that explores the growing But did you ever stop and think Pommer body of research that shows about just how many products, July ADVISER ready severe poverty can diminish in addition to dairy, Wiscon- State Capitol children’s ability to learn long sin is responsible for? These before they enter school. The farms, highlighted by Discover Newsletter for download findings, including key studies Wisconsin, are family-run and conducted by the Univer- very successful, giving us a re- The ADVISER provides sity of Wisconsin-Madison, minder of just how impressive In his State Capitol News- sales teams with fresh ideas to Sign Up >> bolster calls for early inter- Wisconsin’s land, animals and letter, WNA columnist Matt introduce to advertisers and to vention in the lives of poor people really are. 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Becker found that advertising ideas from Wis- n FYI Northwoods, Boulder both Republican and Demo- Pommer, known as the “dean” consin Newspaper Association Junction cratic lawmakers in Wiscon- WISTAX Facts discusses the of State Capitol correspon- member publications, compiled n Dodge County Pionier, sin are beginning to recognize lottery, which was “pitched” to dents, has covered govern- by Gail Johnson. Mayville the importance of efforts to voters as property tax relief. ment action in Madison for 35 n Collection 1 n Burlington Standard Press raise the standard of living Since 1989, the state provided years, including the actions n Collection 2 n Edgerton Reporter among Wisconsin poorest relief in six ways. Today, only of eight governors – Warren n Collection 3 n Daily Jefferson County students. one remains due largely to Knowles, Pat Lucey, Martin Thank you to the following Union, Fort Atkinson a 1992 state Supreme Court Schreiber, Lee Dreyfus, Tony newspapers spotlighted for n Green Bay Press-Gazette decision holding that pro- Earl, Tommy Thompson, Scott their outstanding work: n The Gazette, Janesville grams funded with lottery McCallum and Jim Doyle. n Post-Crescent, Appleton n La Crosse Tribune money must explicitly reduce n Baraboo News Republic n Milwaukee Business Jour- property taxes. n Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam nal n Banner Journal, Black River n Oak Creek Now n Oshkosh Northwestern n Park Falls Herald BOARD OF DIRECTORS n Times-Villager, Kaukauna n President Ozaukee Press, Port Wash- ington Brian Thomsen | Publisher n Kenosha News Valders Journal n Platteville Journal Published weekly by the staff of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association First Vice President Director John Ingebritsen | John Humenik | ADDRESS CONTACT OFFICE HOURS Regional Publisher President & Publisher 34 Schroeder Court Phone: 608-283-7620 Monday Morris Newspapers, Lancaster Wisconsin State Journal, Madison WNA Suite 220 Toll-Free: 800-261-4242 through Friday Madison, WI 53711 Fax: 608-283-7631 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second Vice President Director LEGAL Sidney ‘Skip’ Bliss | Publisher Scott Johnson | HOTLINE WNA STAFF The Gazette, Janesville President & Publisher Green Bay Press-Gazette & PG Executive Director Third Vice President Media Keep this number handy: Beth Bennett | 608-283-7621 Paul Seeling | Publisher (800) 362-2664. The WNA [email protected] Woodville Leader Director Legal Hotline means help Steve Lyles | Publisher is just a phone call away! Member Services Director News Tracker Team Leader Secretary Journal Communications, Inc. Julia Hunter | 608-283-7622 Dianne Campbell | 608-283-7625 Heather Rogge | Publisher [email protected] [email protected] Daily News, West Bend Director WNA-member editors, Kris O’Leary | Publisher reporters and advertising Media Services Director Search Technician Treasurer The Tribune-Phonograph, staff may call toll-free to Denise Guttery | 608-283-7630 Ruzica Dzanic| 608-283-7626 Gregg Walker | Publisher Abbotsford ask an attorney for imme- [email protected] [email protected] The Lakeland Times, Minocqua diate help when they face Director challenges to Freedom of Communications Director Office Coordinator Past President Jeff Patterson | Information (FOI) princi- James Debilzen | 608-283-7623 Daryl Blumer | 608-283-7624 Carol O’Leary | Publisher President & Publisher ples. [email protected] [email protected] The Star News, Medford APG Media of Wisconsin Ad staff may also use the Created by and for Wisconsin’s newspapers, WNA exists to strength- Director Director Kevin Clifford | Publisher Patrick Reilly | Publisher Hotline when questions en the newspaper industry, enhance public understanding of the role arise about the legality of of newspapers, and protect basic freedoms of press, speech and the Watertown Daily Times Dodgeville Chronicle free flow of information. an ad. THE BULLETIN | JULY 7, 2016 3

Member News Among Friends FOIA reform bill becomes law BY RICHARD KARPEL wasn’t a revolution in open instructing federal agencies Wisconsin State Journal, Madison NNA Public Policy government. But the legisla- to follow that presumption. tion takes several meaningful Now it is a matter of law. It Larry Avila, the former business editor of WASHINGTON—Gener- steps that will help request- means agencies may withhold the Post-Crescent in Appleton, has joined the ally speaking, public policy ers pry information from the information only if they have Wisconsin State Journal as its new business in Washington is a game of tight clutches of the executive a good reason to believe that editor. inches. Move the ball forward branch of the U.S. govern- disclosure would cause “spe- Avila, 48, directed the Post-Crescent’s a little, consolidate your gains, ment. cific, identifiable harm” to an business coverage between 2006 and 2013. He and then do it again. Keep Perhaps most importantly, interest otherwise protected has also held management positions for New pushing your agenda until you it codifies the presumption by FOIA. North B2B, a business-to-business publication eventually reach the goal line. that information produced by FOIA will also have a more in Oshkosh; The Naperville (Illinois) Sun; and When the U.S. House voted the government belongs to its forceful advocate in the newly The Business Ledger of Naperville. on June 13 to approve the citizens. In his first day in of- empowered Office of Govern- As the State Journal’s business editor, Avila Larry Avila Senate version of the FOIA fice in 2009, President Obama will oversee business news and feature cov- Improvement Act of 2016, it issued an executive order See FOIA, Page 6 erage throughout south-central Wisconsin, including the area’s diverse array of agricultural, biotechnology, health and manufacturing sectors, retail stores and companies from promising start-ups to heavy industry. He can be reached WNA-Sponsored Training at 608-252-6155 or by email at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @LarryAvila. A native of Saginaw, Michigan, Avila lives in Waukesha with his wife, Lori. The U.S. Department of Labor’s how to make your coverage more successful New Rule on Overtime in ways that will grow audience and engage- Brookfield-Elm Grove Now ment? In this session, Liz Worthington, content Thursday, July 14 | 1-2 p.m.: On May 18, 2016, the strategy program manager for the American Sports reporter Tom “Sky” Skibosh retired U.S. Department of Labor finalized its proposed Press Institute, will highlight research from 50+ on June 30 from Now Newspapers. Skibosh had rule to increase the salary threshold necessary publishers across the country that have made held the position for 14 years, covering sports to be classified as exempt from overtime. When strategic decisions to cover content differently. in Brookfield, Wauwatosa and New Berlin. the final rule goes into effect on Dec. 1, 2016, Worthington says the audience is in charge and In a farewell column, Skibosh said he intends the salary threshold will more than double. In that changing consumer habits indicate one to continue writing in retirement as a free- this session, Michael Zinser will educate you on group in particular — Millennials — is leading lancer and for the Brewers Game Program. He the new rule, as well as how your company can the way to new business models. This presen- also has a few projects lined up, including an manage its new requirements. Zinser serves tation will also showcase findings from API’s audiobook version of his book “If You Wanna as a resource for SNPA’s Legal Hotline and has Metrics for News program, which unlike conven- Have Fun, Go Someplace Else” and launching recently addressed questions about potential tional analytics, can help publishers build empir- a new website this fall called “Sky’s The Limit, Tom ‘Sky’ exemptions under the new rule, which he will ical, modern news strategies by quantifying the Preps2Pros.” The website will have blogs and Skibosh cover in further detail during this presentation. nature of the content they produce as well as columns on the Brewers, Packers and Bucks. These include an exemption for small newspa- how and why audiences engage with it. Reg- pers with circulation numbers under 4,000; a ister here: http://www.onlinemediacampus. Germantown-Menomonee Falls Now creative professional exemption for journalists com/2016/06/reader-engagement/ and photographers; and a Section 13(d) exemp- Brittany Seemuth has been hired as a re- tion for district managers. With over 40 years of Revamping Your High School porter at Germantown-Menomonee Falls Now. experience in labor and employment law and Seemuth – a 2016 WNA Foundation Future over 250 newspaper clients stretching geo- Sports Coverage Headliner – recently graduated from Mount graphically from Hawaii to New York, Zinser is Friday, July 29 | 1-2 p.m.: Presented in partner- Mary University in Wauwatosa with a bache- uniquely qualified to help your company address ship with GateHouse Media. While game stories lor’s degree in English and a minor in commu- this complex new legal development. Register are important, adding new features and better nication. FREE here: http://www.onlinemediacampus. coordination to your overall prep coverage plan Seemuth’s previous experience includes com/2016/06/new-labor-rule/ can help maximize your resources. In this ses- an internship at the Campbellsport News sion, we’ll discuss devising a weekly schedule and Kewaskum Statesman and serving as the Strategies to Increase Reader and implementing alternate story formats. We’ll editor-in-chief of her college magazine, Arches Brittany Engagement also offer strategies on how to beef up sections News. Seemuth with a limited staff. Register here:http://www. Thursday, July 28 | 1-2 p.m.: Are you wondering onlinemediacampus.com/2016/06/hs-sports/

Chairman Matthew Blessing scope of what was released to islative Council approved the Foundation Board; Heather STATE said the board acted on what the public — in fact, they had creation of the “Study Com- Rogge, publisher of The Daily Continued from Front Page was “believed to be relatively hoped to do the opposite. mittee on Publication of Gov- News in West Bend and secre- routine and uncontrover- n March 11, 2016: Gov. ernment Documents and Legal tary of the WNA Board; Mark records it deemed “transitory.” sial” items during the August Scott Walker issued Execu- Notices.” The committee’s goal Stodder, president of Xcential Following the change, requests meeting. “However, public tive Order No. 189 ahead of is to update state law regard- Legislative Technologies and for records including text concern over the management the start of Sunshine Week ing public notices “to reflect a member of the WNA Foun- messages related to a $500,000 of transitory records has led to promote open and trans- technological advances and dation Board; Matt Blessing, WEDC loan and visitors logs the board to re-evaluate the parent government through remove obsolete provisions,” library/archives division ad- for the governor’s private matter,” Blessing wrote. the implementation of stan- including a review of “quali- ministrator for the Wisconsin residence were denied based n Jan. 11, 2016: The Public dardized response processes fications for official newspa- Historical Society and chair on the claim they didn’t have Records Board rescinded its and to publicly track agency pers” and the possibility of of the Public Records Board; to be maintained because they Aug. 24, 2015 action changing performance to open records allowing “for information to be Caroline Burmaster, Onalaska were transitory. Examples of the definition of transitory requests. The executive order made available only electroni- city clerk; Michael Schlaak, transitory records included records. Approximately 1,900 directed all state agencies to cally or through nontraditional Calumet County treasurer; and “emails to schedule or confirm letters and emails — nearly implement standardized best media outlets.” The legal notice Maribeth Witzel-Behl, Madi- meetings or events, committee all of which were in opposi- practices in the processing of study committee is one of sev- son city clerk. The committee agendas and minutes received tion of the August decision — public records requests, as well en being formed in 2016. is chaired by Rep. John Spiros, by members on a distribution were submitted to the Public as new “Agency Performance n June 17, 2016: Three Wis- R-Marshfield, with Sen. Mark list, interim files, tracking and Records Board prior to the Dashboards” to enable citizens consin Newspaper Association Miller, D-Monona, serving as control files, recordings used meeting, and approximately 15 to track state agencies’ perfor- representatives were approved vice-chairman. for training purposes and ad people testified regarding their mance in their key program as public members of a leg- The Legislative Council hoc reports for individual use.” concerns. The administrative areas. This focuses on imple- islative study committee that Study Committee on Publi- n Dec. 17, 2015: The head of records retention schedule still menting standard response will review laws regarding the cation of Government Docu- the Wisconsin Public Records includes language regarding times for small, straightfor- publication of government ments and Legal Notices will Board said the agency would transitory records, but the defi- ward requests; requiring more documents and legal notices. hold its first meeting at 10:30 revisit its Aug. 24 decision to nition reverted back to its prior up-front clarity as to the costs Members of the committee in- a.m. on July 26 in Room 411 modify the definition of “tran- version, which was adopted in of requests; and requiring clude: Tim Lyke, former WNA South at the state Capitol in sitory” records following an 2010. Members of the Public public records training for all president, publisher of the Madison. The WNA has been uproar from open government Records Board said that it was state employees. Ripon Commonwealth Press asked to provide testimony advocates. In a statement, not their intent to narrow the n May 2016: The Joint Leg- and a member of the WNA during the meeting. 4 THE BULLETIN | JULY 7, 2016 Industry News HELP For Student Media Advisers Continued from Front Page

following actions in your own newspaper for your Journalism teach-in community: n Post a Link to Wiscon- sinPublicNotices.org on being held in Minn. Your Newspaper Website: Make sure that the link to he Scholastic Journalism WPN is on the landing page Division of the Associ- and not behind a paywall! Tation for Education in Register >> n Link directly to your Journalism and Mass Commu- Wisconsin Government newspaper notices: Each nication invites student media Registration is open to newspaper can make its advisers to attend its annual any high school or college Keeping You Informed public notices the first public Teach-In on Wednesday, Aug. student media adviser. notices that its readers see 3 at the University of Minneso- when they access the WNA’s ta beginning at 8 a.m. statewide public notice web- The Teach‐In is free and energy, innovative and fun To know more read the site: www.WisconsinPublic- open to all high school and activities. public notices in today’s Notice.org. Make it easy for college student media advisers Keynote Address: Mitch newspaper or go to your readers by giving them in the local and surrounding Eden, Kirkwood High School access to your local public Minnesota area. Join us for (Mo.) Dow Jones News Fund notices by using your own sessions designed to empower 2015 National High School unique link to the public your students, publications, Journalism Teacher of the Year WisconsinPublicNotices notices that you upload to and programs. n PANEL: “Youth, Media, www.wisconsinpublicnotices.org the WisconsinPublicNotice. Featured sessions and facili- and Citizenship: The View org website. Your readers tators are: From the Classroom” will be able to view all of the n “Another Few Reasons Expert high school journal- notices your newspaper has for Taking Journalism” ism advisers will share their uploaded on a daily, weekly, Examine what national data observations about how young 30-day, 60-day or even 90- say about how high school people today use media to day basis. journalists compare to their effect change in their commu- A public service provided by this Newspaper and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association For simple instructions on peers who aren’t in journalism. nities. how to link directly to your Hint: high school journalists Facilitator: Peter Bobkowski, The WNA website has several resources to help promote newspapers notices email are better citizens than their University of Kansas Panel: WisconsinPublicNotices.org, including print and Flash-based Denise Guttery at Denise. non-journalism friends. Lori Keekley, Mitch Eden, and house ads like the one above. To download, visit http://www. [email protected]. Facilitator: Peter Bobkowski, an adviser volunteer wnanews.com/index.asp?menuid=639. University of Kansas n Documentary Film and n “Managing Press-Free- Discussion: “Taking the dom Controversies” Lede” Students want, and need, This 45‐minute documentary to talk about sensitive social tells the story of courageous The U.S. Department of Labor’s issues that can be lighting rods high school journalists who, for administrative censorship. over the past 20 years have New Rule on Overtime We’ll review some recent case published stories that created studies of teachers who’ve waves when they were pub- Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn about an issue critical to successfully navigated school lished. 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This FREE WEBINAR thing to print or broadcast protected. will show you how the new rules will lighthearted, fluffy stories, Facilitator: Jeffrey Browne, impact your company. BUT if that’s all your students University of Colorado suggest when signing up for The Teach‐In starts at 8 Presenter Michael Zinser will explain the next publication’s topics, a.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. the new rule and talk about potential they may need some sugges- Registration is open to any exemptions for small newspapers, tions on why and how to cover high school or college student district managers and some journalists stories that make a difference. media adviser. View the full and photographers. Learn about how to help your schedule here. students so they can and Registration is easy. Just will report on issues that can send your name, school affilia- ABOUT OUR PRESENTER: Michael change your school and your tion, email address and phone Zinser has more than 40 years of community for the better. 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to the printer. Additional duties cies to submit annual FOIA have been required to work EXCHANGE include paginating classified FOIA processing statistics in time out the differences between Continued from Page 5 advertising pages, shoppers Continued from Page 3 for Sunshine Week; and limits the two bills. In the past, and special advertising pages. the ability of agencies to keep conference committees have the TH Junior Tour and more. For the right candidates, layout ment Information Services. internal deliberations confi- often served as the graveyard The ideal Specialty Products/ and design of special newspa- The bill ensures that OGIS dential to a period of 25 years. of FOIA reform bills, despite Services and Events Manager per sections and magazines speaks with an independent The House approved a bill widespread support in both candidate will be: A creative will also be a part of the duties. voice, eliminating the require- (S. 337) that passed the full chambers. thinking team player; Dedicat- Skills required include Adobe ment that it seek input from Senate March 15. The House On June 23, the bill was sent ed to leading salespeople to Creative Cloud (InDesign and other agencies and the Office had originally passed its own to Obama, who had previously reach budgeted goals while Photoshop). The Daily Union of Management and Budget FOIA reform bill Jan. 11, and announced that he would sign collaborating with multiple and Hometown News, head- before making its recommen- it contained a few provisions the bill. His statement noted departments; Able to thrive in quartered in Fort Atkinson, dations for improving FOIA that were not included in the that the White House “contin- a “customer first” environment; publish one daily newspaper, available to the public. Senate version. NNA and its ue(s) to believe that extending Highly visible in the business nine weekly papers, four The FOIA Improvement allies in the Sunshine in Gov- FOIA to Congress would serve community with a commitment advertising shopper publica- Act also impels the execu- ernment Initiative pushed for as another important step in to participating in networking tions and a variety of feature tive branch to modernize by the House to accept the Sen- increasing government trans- events and activities. Candi- sections and magazine titles. creating a single FOIA web ate version to avoid the delay parency.” dates should possess a college To apply, email resume to Robb portal to accept requests for and uncertainty of the confer- The President signed the bill degree or equivalent success- Grindstaff at rgrindstaff@ any agency; requires agen- ence committee that would on June 30. ful career experience, includ- dailyunion.com. Equal Oppor- ing a minimum five years in tunity Employer. (0721) advertising, marketing, media or business field. Must have ASSISTANT EDITOR—The a valid driver’s license with a Cambridge News/Deerfield good driving record. If you are Independent is seeking a part- ready to join a progressive, em- time assistant editor, approx- ployee-owned company with imately 24-28 hours per week. more than 180 years of history, Duties include: Cover local THINGS TO DO submit your application and news stories, events, topics of resume today at: www.wcinet. interest, and meetings such as com/careers (0728) city council, school board, and other public meetings through- GENERAL ASSIGNMENT out the area through report- REPORTER—The Ozaukee ing, photography, and writing NOW Publications is accepting news and features stories. resumes and work samples Write news and feature stories. 69th Annual WNA Trees Retreat for a full-time General Assign- Assist with page layout design ment Reporting position. We each week, including selection Aug. 18-19 | Eagle River, Wis. plan to fill this position with an of photos, page design, writing energetic journalist with solid headlines and cutlines. 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Equal Op- in photography, video, audio portunity Employer. To apply, GO ON AN and social media (especially email your resume, cover letter RELAX Twitter and Facebook) helpful. and references to: Nicole Poley, ADVENTURE Due to the creative nature of Managing Editor, Cambridge this position, work samples are News/Deerfield Independent, required to be considered for cambridge.deerfield@hng- Whitewater Rafting | Ziplining Tribute Brewing Company this role. Please include either news.com. (0721) your website where samples Canoeing, Kayaking & Tubing Three Lakes Winery | Spa can be viewed or attach a doc- Paintball | Flyboarding | Watersports Pirates Hideaway ument to your profile (you will Seeking Work be prompted to do this). Mailed submissions are not accepted and cannot be returned. Please Posted June 2016 forward resume and work Blake Gumprecht — Former samples to sue.sattler@jmg. journalist seeking editor posi- PLAY EVENTS com (0722) tion or weekly to buy

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