Celebrating Our 150th Year! The Kansas Publisher Official monthly publication of the Kansas Press Association March 13, 2013

Inside Today Saturday mail cut creates quandary he U.S. Postal Service’s serious business. And it’s espe- Then, this past year, the Herald Page 2 decision to eliminate cially disconcerting for leaders converted to Tuesday-Thursday- Jim Pumarlo says your readers TSaturday deliveries has of newspapers that recently Saturday publication. need to know your policies and newspaper publishers scram- switched to all-mail delivery of Elimination of Saturday mail why you have them. bling to come up with alterna- their newspapers. delivery, however, would put a tives. The is a good crimp in that plan because the Page 3 For some, mostly non-dailies example. Herald’s Saturday newspaper, John Foust said the 4 “P’s” of who go to print early in the Editor and Publisher Jeanny containing all the Friday night marketing are the key. week, it won’t require many, if Sharp converted to mail-only sports and other features, would any, changes. delivery of the five-day daily in sit until Monday or even Tues- Page 4 But for dailies and those 2009. A year later, the Herald day if Monday is a holiday with Come on! Order your KOMA non-dailies that print editions contracted out its printing to for Dummies T-shirt and be the on Friday and Saturday, it is the Lawrence Journal-World. See SATURDAY on Page 6 talk of the town! Page 5 Newspapers in Minneapolis and Haysville change hands. Meet the new owners. Page 7 Utilize the KPA’s free com- munity promotional ads called “Keep Reading.” Page 10 Doug Anstaett’s column about Sunshine Week emphasizes opening the curtains in Topeka.

KPA Calendar March 10-16 Sunshine Week, sponsored by Russell Viers will have several sessions at this efficiencies at the Western Kansas Mini-Convention the American Society of News- yeart’s Kansas Press Association annual conven- last November in Hays. Viers will join advertising paper Editors. tion in Topeka. Here, he talks about production expert Peter Wagner from Iowa on the agenda. May 3-4 Kansas Press Association 150th It’s time to register for KPA convention annual convention, Capitol he clock is ticking and it’s tal backgrounds, there are other newspaper staff member. Plaza Hotel, Topeka. time to book your room reasons to attend this year’s Headliners will be Russell Tand register Kansas Press convention. Viers, one of the world’s top Sept. 12-15 Association’s annual convention First of all, since KPA is experts on Adobe PhotoShop, Il- National Newspaper Associa- May 3 and 4 in Topeka. celebrating its 150th anniversary lustrator and InDesign, and Peter tion 127th annual convention, The convention will be at the this year, the association will un- Wagner, an Iowa publisher best Phoenix. Capitol Plaza Hotel. veil a new video with the theme, known for his fast-paced presen- While we’ve got a jam- “What We Do Still Matters.” tation of easy-to-do promotions Dec. 15 packed program with experts The program is chock full of National Bill of Rights Day. from advertising, news and digi- opportunities for almost every See KPA on Page 3 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 2 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 Make sure your readers know 2011-12 KPA Board Ben Marshall why you do the things you do President Sterling Bulletin reader questions your policy for of the superintendent finalists? How [email protected] reporting suicides. A local retailer does a proposed privacy law threaten the Achallenges your staff to produce disclosure of information vital to citizens’ Dena Sattler timely and relevant business news. A everyday lives? First Vice President reporter is confronted for printing a press Columns from publishers and editors release charging a candidate should be standard procedure in [email protected] with unfair campaign practices previewing or explaining cover- without contacting the accused age. Newspapers devote a great Dan Thalmann for a response. deal of time and talent to report- Second Vice President All of these scenarios are ing on local governing bodies; Washington County News excellent topics for newsroom a column might educate readers [email protected] discussion. And most editors why your staff cannot be every- will likely respond directly to where and an advance can be Susan Lynn the individuals who raise the more important than coverage Treasurer Iola Register questions. of a meeting. Crime and courts [email protected] But how many newsrooms coverage, by its nature, draws a take the time to explain their chorus of detractors; the hows Jim Pumarlo Patrick Lowry policies and operations to their and whys of your reporting Past President readers on a regular basis? A process are ready-made content column by the editor or publish- for connecting with readers. [email protected] er should be a fixture on the editorial page Three points are important in the if you want to connect explanation of all A.J. Bozarth with your readers. A column by the edi- newspaper policies Central District Director Even more effective and operations: Norwich News, South Haven New Era are timely communica- tor or publisher should n Have the same [email protected] tions through a blog. be a fixture on the edito- person – preferably Columns on an the editor – commu- Susan Cantrell array of topics serve rial page if you want to nicate policies. It’s Northeast District Director a variety of purposes. connect with your read- OK to acknowledge Lawrence Journal-World Educating readers on ers. Even more effective differences of opinion [email protected] newspaper policies among staff, but one should be a priority. are timely communica- person should be the Gregg Ireland What are the guide- tions through a blog. liaison to readers. Daily Director lines for letters to the And be certain to Topeka Capital-Journal editor – why are some share policies with [email protected] rejected? Why, or why not, does a newspa- all newspaper employees. Remember the Sarah Kessinger per report the salaries of public officials? people on the front line – no one is more Nondaily Director Reader comments and questions provide a important than the receptionist – who will Marysville Advocate neverending stream of issues to address. likely be the first to field a question or [email protected] A newspaper’s role as a government complaint. Receptionists should know that watchdog provides ample opportunities policies are in place and direct inquiries to Brad Lowell for initiating conversation with readers the appropriate person. Northwest District Director as well. Why should readers care about n Be open to feedback and criticism. Concordia Blade-Empire changes in a state’s open meeting law? [email protected] Why does a newspaper demand the names See PUMARLO on Page 4 Randy Mitchell February KDAN, KCAN winners Southwest District Director Newton Kansan/ he following newspapers sold either KDAN or KCAN ads in February, 2013. [email protected] Remember, if you sell one of these ads, which run in almost 150 Kansas newspa- Tpers, you keep half the money. On out-of-state ads, you get half the commission. Rebecca Rice • Western Kansas World — One 2 x 2 KDAN ad sold— profit $400 Legislative Director • Anderson County Review —Three 2 x 4 KDAN ads sold— profit $2,475 Lindsborg News-Record • Hays Daily News — Two 2 x 4 custom KDAN ads sold— profit $420 [email protected] • GateHouse Media— 17 KCAN ads sold— profit $2,550 • Anderson County Review — four out-of-state DAN ads sold — profit $720. Andy Taylor Remember, you also now can sell into the online network and the Quarter-Page Southeast District Director Network. Montgomery County Chronicle Call Sara Marstall at (855) 572-1863 or email at [email protected]. [email protected] Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 3 Add ‘people’ to the four ‘P’s’ of marketing arketing is not a one-note tune. In Price: Think of the classic television marketing puzzle. And advertising is one fact, most marketing textbooks show “The Price is Right.” Pricing strate- component of promotion — just as public Mfeature meticulous descriptions gies create delicate balances. From the relations, special events and sponsorships of the Four P’s of marketing — four ele- seller’s perspective, pricing should meet are components of promotion. ments which work together in the creation desired profit margins. From the con- Recent textbooks have added a fifth P to of a successful campaign. If any one of the sumer’s point of view, a price that seems the formula: People. Without adequate cus- four is lacking, failure is a likely possibil- too high for perceived value will seem out tomer service, all of the other P’s don’t add ity. of line. And a price that is too low for per- up to a hill of beans or — ahem — peas. Media sales people ceived value will suggest poor quality. Sadly, some smaller businesses have should have a funda- Whatever the price, little or no understand- mental understanding discounts can be of- Sadly, some smaller ing of the marketing of these Four P’s. fered to boost sales. P’s. Of course, they Here’s a quick look: Place: This con- businesses have little or know the importance Product: This rep- cerns distribution. no understanding of the of each individual resents the product or Where can consumers marketing P’s ... they element, but they don’t service offered to con- find the product? Can see the connections. sumers. If the product they try it on or test don’t see the connec- That’s where you can is something that the drive it in a local store, tions. help them see the big public would like to then buy it and take it picture – and set rea- own, there is a ready- John Foust home? Do they have to sonable expectations made marketplace. order it — in the store or online? How will for their advertising. I must mention they receive it? Does the store have con- After all, the best ad campaign in the that there is a big difference between a venient hours? What if inventories are low world can’t sell a product that is not avail- want and a need. Just because someone and the product is out of stock? If it has to able or priced incorrectly or lacking in needs a product or service doesn’t mean be ordered, how long will delivery take? customer service. that he or she will want to buy it. And just Product availability is a huge key. Many because that person needs a particular a sale has been lost because of distribution John Foust has conducted training product doesn’t mean that any brand in that delays. programs for thousands of newspaper ad- category will do. Promotion: Essentially, promotion is vertising professionals. Many are using his You may need basic transportation, but communication. How do you let your training videos to save time and get quick you want a certain kind of sports car. You target audience know about the advantages results from in-house training. E-mail for may need athletic shoes, but you want Ni- of the product or service? information at [email protected]. kes. You may need a house, but you want Here’s where advertising enters the (c) Copyright 2013 by John Foust. All to live in a particular neighborhood. picture. Promotion is one piece of the rights reserved. KPA Convention Continued from Page 1 for both advertising and circulation growth and his straight-to-the-point training seminars. His weekly newspaper, the N’West Iowa Review in Sheldon, has been called the best weekly newspaper in America by “American Journalism Review.” The Friday night banquet, always popular with attendees, will once again include the Kansas Hall of Fame inductions, Clyde M. Reed Jr. Master Editor Award, Gaston Outstand- ing Mentor Award and the Boyd Community Service Award. The annual Awards of Excel- lence presentation will take place as usual on Saturday afternoon. Other events will include breakout sessions and speed topics on sales, news writing, digital media, circulation and newspaper research. The KPA Advertising Challenge at the convention will help us identify the best ad designer in Kansas. Emily Bradbury, KPA member services director, said: “We’ll also have Country Stampede tickets to give away during breaks and a ‘Who Am I’ contest involving our own Richard Gannon dressing up as a famous Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame member from the past. Guess who he is and you’ll be in a drawing for $25 in cash. “We’re asking first-time attendees at convention to indicate that on the registration form so we can recognize you and make you feel welcome,” Bradbury said. Lead sponsors of convention are AAA and Kansas Electric Cooperatives. “This convention is going to reinforce our industry’s long-standing commitment to cover- ing our communities and fulfilling our government watchdog role,” said Doug Anstaett, KPA executive director. “We’ll also throw in lots of pats on the back for a job well done.” For a registration form and to view the tentative schedule, go here: http://issuu.com/planvilletimes/docs/webpackage?mode=window 4 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 Legislators: now that you’ve vented, get back to work! iddle: When is a meeting not a meeting? alleged “technical” violations of the law and noted many of Answer: “The term ‘meeting’ shall not include: (a) those participating knew little about the law. ROccasions when a majority of the membership of a With that dust settled, the lawmakers now are proposing to body or agency subject to this act attends a social gathering make any social event a place where any and all issues can be or otherwise gathers so long as the body or agency does not discussed without the public being informed. This would ap- deliberate specific matters that, at the time of the exchange, ply to all officials covered by the open meetings law, not just the participating members expect to come before the body or legislators — although they obviously are giving themselves a agency at a later date; and (b) gatherings of any political party specific exception. caucus of either house The Senate bill would allow such conversations as long as of the legislature.” they did not lead to formulation of policy or to a vote. In other words, the Guest Editorial It’s already difficult enough to police discussions by public Kansas Open Meet- officials outside their convened sessions. These proposals ings Act is hereby totally neutered, under the wording offered practically invite officials to thumb their noses at the law and up in House Bill 2336 by the House Judiciary Committee. easily let them keep the public out of the process through Similar action is proposed in a companion piece, Senate Bill which they arrive at decisions — especially decisions on is- 200. sues that officials may prefer to settle without being heard and The proposals are interpreted as a response to last year’s seen. meetings at Cedar Crest, where legislators gathered at the It’s a bad idea. OK, you folks under the Capitol dome. governor’s invitation. An investigation ensued to determine You’ve vented. Now get back to work on behalf of the public whether the open meetings act was violated. There were seven instead of working against the people who elected you. meetings, mainly involving Republican lawmakers, and it was a Shawnee County Democratic district attorney who opened Ann Gardner the probe. There was no prosecution, although the investigator The Lawrence Journal-World Be sure to order a KOMA T-shirt ecause we’ve had so many public officials who have experienced great Bdifficulty understanding the com- plexities of the Kansas Open Meetings Act, KOMA for Dummies: the Kansas Press Association is offering this n Notify the public. opportunity to order a special T-shirt that simplifies the law in just a few short bullet n Meet in public. items. n Discuss in public. The T-shirts will be available for sale at the annual convention of the Kansas Press n Vote in public. Association in May. However, pre-orders will enable us to bring down the price, so members are being asked to pre-order the shirts. We guarantee the cost will be below $20, possibly even less than $15. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to tell it like it is! To order your special T-shirt, go to: http:// www.customink.com/signup/25ijwfk2

Newspapers should tailor policies to ate that policies are not made on a whim. Pumarlo suit their operations and then communicate them with readers. Jim Pumarlo writes, speaks and Continued from Page 2 Talking with people – individuals provides training on community newsroom inside and outside the newspaper – is an success strategies. His newest book is Policies, to be effective, must have a important aspect of developing policies. “Journalism Primer: A Guide to Commu- foundation of principles. They also should Connecting with as many people as pos- nity News Coverage.” He also is author of be subject to review depending on specific sible guarantees thorough examination of “Votes and Quotes: A Guide to Outstand- circumstances. the various perspectives on policies. The ing Election Coverage” and “Bad News n Don’t be afraid to accept mistakes or more opinions that are received, the stron- and Good Judgment: A Guide to Report- errors in judgment. Saying “we erred” will ger the policies will be. ing on Sensitive Issues in Small-Town go a long way toward earning respect and Editors and publishers still must make Newspapers.” He can be reached at www. trust from readers. the final decision. But readers will appreci- pumarlo.com or [email protected]. Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 5

Changing of the guard — KPA Office Staff Doug Anstaett Executive Director [email protected]

Amy Blaufelder Accountant [email protected]

Emily Bradbury Member Services Director, KPA Executive Director, Kids Voting Kansas [email protected]

Richard Gannon Governmental Affairs Director [email protected]

Lori Jackson Administrative Assistant/Advertising [email protected]

Sara Marstall Advertising Director [email protected] (Above) Marc Campbell has sold the Londa and Maggie, and the Parks family Haysville Sun-Times to Paul Rhodes of — Jody, Hayley, Sydney, Jason and Ryan. Rachel Willis Times Senintel LLC, right. New owners of Not pictured is Zoie Shupe. They bought the KPA Education Director the Minneapolis Messenger (below) include Messenger from long-time owners John and Executive Director, the Shupe family — Carlie, Lindsay, Erik, Mary Wilson. Kids Voting USA [email protected] KPA Consultants Tom Eblen Community Newspaper Tune-ups [email protected]

Ron Fields Technology Consultant Hays Daily News (785) 628-1081 or 800-657-6017 [email protected]

Mike Kautsch Media Law, KU School of Law [email protected]

Mike Merriam Media Law, Legal Hotline (785) 233-3700 [email protected] FRIEND OF KPA Randy Brown Executive Director Kansas Sunshine Coalition for Open Government, WSU [email protected] 6 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863

that serves the southwestern quarter of Kan- it two days to try and make sure people Saturday sas, will utilize the same system it uses now would still receive the paper by Friday.” on Sundays. Ongoing problems with delivery delays Continued from Page 1 “In areas where we have newspaper and the end to Saturday delivery may coax hauler routes, we have drop boxes in town some subscribers into electronic editions. no change. in the post office, and subscribers can come “The mess has generated a lot of interest Sharp is considering switching to in and pick up their newspapers,” said John in our on-line e-Edition which was sched- Monday-Wednesday-Friday publication. Montgomery, editor and publisher. uled to go behind a paywall March 4,” said However, she also is looking into other “It’s not ideal, but it allows people to get Ned Valentine, editor and publisher of the possibilities, including a partnership with the a same-day paper.” Clay Center Dispatch, Journal-World, which has daily carriers in Tom Taylor, pub- “but which we’re con- Ottawa and Baldwin, or some other con- lisher of the High Plains ‘One thing is certain: tinuing to allow free for tracted method of delivery. Journal in Dodge City, Our customers will con- a while. It is helping us “Bottom line, we’re still exploring our completes its weekly tinue to receive a Satur- introduce the on-line options,” she said. publication on Friday product. Others who responded to a survey by for Monday publication. day paper.’ “People are finding KPA had other ideas for coping with the end A change to an Dena Sattler they are comfortable of Saturday mail delivery. earlier production day Garden City Telegram with it. We allow Dena Sattler, editor and publisher of the might negatively affect print subscribers free Garden City Telegram, said: “We’re study- the farm publication’s access. People report ing a couple of options, but have not made a current revenue stream, no problems with the decision. When we converted to 100 percent so he is reluctant to change it. on-line edition, it is easy to read — but they mail delivery in October 2011 we main- “In addition, with our circulation spread still prefer the printed product.” tained a small carrier force for our shopper, out over a 10-state area, there is no guaran- David Allen Seaton, editor and publisher and also have a sister paper with carrier tee many of our subscribers would receive it of the Arkansas City Traveler, said his news- delivery in our distribution area. on Saturday anyway, even if we did back up paper plans to survey readers about their “So, we have different possibilities for production,” Taylor said. “We are consid- preferences. home delivery if the postal service is al- ering a promotion to have those who can The Traveler is currently Monday lowed to drop Saturday service. One thing switch their physical addresses to PO Box through Saturday and totally delivered by is certain: Our customers will continue to numbers, which will allow for Saturday mail. Alternatives include: receive a Saturday paper.” delivery to box holders of record. Still, this n Ending Saturday publication. Chris Faimon, co-publisher of the Coffey will benefit only those who are receiving the n Ending Monday publication and deliv- County Republican, said the newspaper now publication on Saturdays now.” ering Saturday through contract carriers. prints on Tuesday and Fridays. Donna Sullivan, editor of the Riley Coun- n Keeping six day delivery with Sat- “We are debating switching to once tian, said she started making changes when urday delivered by contract carrier while a week,” he said. “We do not think our USPS announced regional distribution center increasing the subscription cost to cover the customers will be happy with a Friday paper closings. higher expenses. that they wouldn’t receive until Monday or “When they first started talking about “We have talked about just publishing e- Tuesday when there is a holiday. closing the Topeka processing center last editions on Saturday or perhaps a surcharge “If we did switch, we figure it would cost year, I moved my publishing day from for Saturday paper delivery, but these op- the Post Office around $8,000 to $10,000 in Friday to Wednesday,” she said. “I feared at tions seem too complicated and we can’t be lost revenue.” that time that Saturday delivery would be the sure we’d get enough subscribers to entice , a seven-day daily next thing to be done away with, so I moved enough ad sales,” Seaton said. Names in the News Corydon and Oskaloosa, Iowa, and also has worked for Minute- Campbell joins Telegram staff man Press, Premium Standard Farms and Pro-Print, Inc. uth Campbell has been named news editor of the Garden City Telegram. RAn award-winning reporter and veteran editor, Campbell Gazette buys St. Marys Star moved to Garden City after having served as managing editor of he Emporia Gazette has purchased the St. Marys Star from the Fort Scott Tribune. Renae Tetlow, it was announced recently. Before coming to Kansas, she worked at daily newspapers in TChristopher White Walker, editor and publisher of the Ga- Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. zette, said the newspaper will remain committed to the community She will help oversee reporters, editors and photographers in despite the change in ownership. ’s newsroom. “The same staff and office location will remain ...” he said. “Delivery and deadlines will remain the same. The only change you will notice is the paper size will change to a for-

Tribune names Helm editor mat” at the same time it switches to print at Lawrence. ammy Helm is the new editor of the Fort Scott Tribune. The new venture will be a partnership, with the news staff Helm is a native of Parsons. She grew up in Kansas City, continuing to write, edit and design the paper and the Gazette Kan., and is a University of Kansas graduate. T handling the production operations. She has previously worked at newspapers in Lebanon, Mo. and Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 7 MOVE UP

Here’s a capsule look IN YOUR at bills affecting KPA s the Kansas Legislature’s 2013 session moves into the final stretch, Ahere is where we stand on the top issues affecting the Kansas Press Associa- tion and its member newspapers: CAREER n HB 2366 — bill to redefine a meeting under the Kansas Open Meetings Act. No hearing has been set. n SB 200 — Senate version of bill to redefine a meeting under the Kansas Open Meetings Act. No hearing has been set. Thanks to KPA members for their oppo- sition through editorials on the above bills. n SB 10 — bill to spell out and limit the costs for copies and research on requests under the Open Records Act. Bill is being heard at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Senate Federal and State Affairs Commit- tee. KPA has several conferees lined up to testify. n HB 2188 — bill to expand disclosures from not-for-profit organizations under the Kansas Open Records Act. KPA supports this change. A hearing has taken place, but no action to move the bill. n HB 2319 — bill to create innovative school districts. KPA opposes any effort to exempt these districts from KOMA. n HB 2346 — bill to create the Open Government Unit in the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. KPA supports the bills and helped with its creation, but no hearing has been scheduled. n HB 2364 — bill to remove require- ments of newspaper publication of con- ommunities with a local newspaper are smarter, stronger and closer. Their citizens are connected Cto one another, and invested in what happens around them — whether it’s voting for area leaders, stitutional amendments and instead place shopping locally, supporting kids in the community, or building careers in town. notices on Secretary of State’s official The local paper is also one of the only places you can find timely news on what’s happening right where website. KPA opposes the bill and repre- you live. That’s why 86 million Americans read local newspapers each week. sentatives met with Speaker Ray Merrick last week to express our displeasure with Keep reading your local newspaper… the idea. and keep your community going strong. kspress.com n HB 2091 — bill to raise publication fees charged to delinquent property taxpay- ers, but keeping publications in newspa- A number of great house ads such as the one above are available for your use on the pers. KPA worked with Kansas Association Kansas Press Association website. Use the link below to access them in varying column of Counties on this agreed-to language to widths with different messages built around the theme “Keep reading your local news- raise the fee per delinquent tract to $30 paper.” We have them with and without KPA logos, so you can add your own logo if you from $15. choose. http://kspress.com/267/keep-reading-campaign-and-aaa-traffic-safety-campaign 8 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 Job Openings/For Sale CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION needed for well-rounded print and multime- coln Sentinel and Chapman News-Times, CIRCULATION SALES AND DIS- dia reporting — mining sources, breaking is looking for freelance sports writers who TRIBUTION MANAGER — The Daily news and routinely producing enterprise can compose weekly sports stories featur- Union in Junction City, Kansas seeks an stories — but also be well-suited for a team ing our area high schools in Chapman, experienced individual to lead the day- environment where copy editing, content Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, and Tescott. Stories to-day circulation sales and distribution posting on the web and some page design can be compiled from statistics and coach efforts for our group of newspapers in and duties often are shared. A solid grasp of AP interviews. Great opportunity for aggressive near Junction City. This position oversees Style, as well as an ability to effectively sports writer to supplement current income. our distribution coordinators, a part-time communicate and handle multiple projects, Send experience and clips to publisher John telemarketing sales rep and reports directly are a must. A full-time job for a talented Baetz at [email protected]. to the publisher. The responsibilities include team player who understands the impor- an active role in telemarketing and door- tance of community journalism. Minimum DIGITAL MEDIA to-door sales, dealer and single copy sales/ requirements: bachelor’s degree in jour- Tired of not being able to update your collections and kiosk sales. Other duties nalism or related field, or professionally website? Do you hate the design, but have include recruiting and contracting indepen- equivalent experience. Benefits include paid no one on staff who can alter it? Have your dent contractors. Must be willing to work holidays, vacation days after six months, eyes widened in shock when hearing what a a flexible schedule. We offer a competitive medical and dental plans, among others. The new website might cost? Relax ... The Hays salary, bonus plan and excellent benefits Ottawa Herald — named one of the Kansas Daily News’ Pixel Power Haus is your solu- including medical, dental, 401K plan, paid Press Association’s top newspapers in 2011 tion. Call Patrick Lowry at (785) 628-1081 holidays and vacation. Please submit resume and 2012, as well as winner of the Univer- to hear how we can help. Designed by a to: [email protected]. (2-14) sity of Kansas’ prestigious enterprise report- newspaper, for newspapers. ing award in 2009, 2010 and 2011 — is a 4, NEWS 300-circulation Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday ADVERTISING/MARKETING HELP WANTED — GateHouse Media morning newspaper in growing northeastern The Iola Register has an opening for an seeks editors and reporters who love local Kansas. Send a resume and work samples ADVERTISING ACCOUNT REPRE- news, and who think small and mid-sized to: Tommy Felts, managing editor, The Ot- SENTATIVE, full time, base salary plus towns are great places to call home. With tawa Herald, 104 S. Cedar St., Ottawa, KS commission, $30K yearly average with op- 494 community publications and more than 66067 or [email protected]. (2-12) portunities to increase, benefits, retirement. 250 related websites from New York to Cal- Bring resume to The Iola Register, 302 S. ifornia, GateHouse-owned media reach 10 High Plains Journal, located in Dodge City, Washington or mail to PO Box 767, Iola, million people each week. We are looking is seeking a MANAGING EDITOR/WEB KS 66749 or email to: registerdisplay@ for innovative, digitally savvy journalists EDITOR. We want someone who can gmail.com. (1-29) who believe in great storytelling, know how juggle multiple responsibilities and keep to run and execute projects, and who will them all in the air. (If you can juggle balls or The Garden City Telegram is seeking a delight and inform readers. Work samples bowling pins too, that’s even better. We need GRAPHIC ARTIST MANAGER who and resume to Dale Brendel at dale.bren- a little entertainment around here.) Applica- will oversee the graphic department and [email protected] or Kent Bush at tion deadline: Feb. 15. Go to www.hpj.com/ staff, manage workflow and meet deadlines [email protected]. (3-5) editor to find out more details. (1-31) and coordinate special projects, ad design and other marketing design work. Success- WANTED: SPORTS EDITOR passion- High Plains Journal, located in Dodge City, ful candidate will have experience in graph- ate about local sports to energetically lead is seeking a PAGE DESIGNER, respon- ics programs including Adobe Creative a two-person department in covering high sible for the graphic design of news pages in Suite, especially Photoshop and InDesign. school and college programs that are peren- all five editions of the publication. We need Knowledge of Illustrator and Flash help- nial state and national contenders. This someone who knows the difference between ful but not required. The Telegram, a daily full-time position at a Kansas five-day daily Helvetica and a Holstein and can design a newspaper in southwest Kansas and part of is responsible for coordinating daily multi- news story about one with the other. Ap- the Harris Group, offers a generous sal- media sports coverage and reporting. Must plication deadline: Feb. 15. Go to www.hpj. ary and benefits package. The Telegram is be reliable and professional, possess good com/jobs to find out more details. (1-31) an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply writing and communications skills, have (email only), send resume and cover letter reliable transportation and, most impor- The Beloit Call, a three-day-a-week publica- to: Robin Phelan, Advertising Director, at tantly, a desire for excellence. Weekend and tion in north-central Kansas, is seeking a [email protected]. (1-23) evening hours required. If this is you, please combination NEWS EDITOR/SPORTS send letter, clips, resume and references to WRITER. Salary commensurate with ADVERTISING DIRECTOR — The [email protected]. (2-27) experience. Health care insurance provided Salina Journal, a central Kansas 28,000 cir- along with a voluntary Simple IRA plan. culation daily newspaper, is looking for an PRINT AND MULTIMEDIA JOUR- Send resume, clips and salary history to energetic, innovative and well-versed adver- NALIST — Award-winning community Brad Lowell at [email protected], Box 309, tising professional to lead a sales team to the newspaper seeks versatile, energetic and Concordia, Kansas 66901. next level. With a robust retail environment, motivated reporter for covering hard news opportunities abound for sales in print and and some feature writing. The ideal can- FREELANCE SPORTS WRITERS — didate not only should demonstrate skills Sixteen 60 Publishing, publishers of the Lin- See JOBS on Page 9 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863 9 Job Openings/For Sale Southeast Kansas has openings in ADVER- PRODUCTION TISING SALES in our Fort Scott, KS Experienced PRESS OPERATOR needed: Jobs/For Sale office. The job requires making daily sales The Junction City Daily Union is seeking calls to established accounts, building an ac- a dependable, mature individual to join our Continued from Page 8 count list, achieving monthly sales goals for operation. The right candidate will serve digital products (website, mobile and tablet). multiple products, including the newspaper, as team leader and help oversee press and Experience a must. Email applications only website, niche products and a monthly shop- mailroom staff for either our day or night please. Send resume to Editor and Publisher per. If you like people, have an outgoing shifts. We publish two daily newspapers, M. Olaf Frandsen at ofrandsen@salina. personality and a positive attitude, this could two weekly newspapers and multiple com. The Journal is a division of Harris be a great opportunity. Compensation in- commercial print publications each week. Enterprises Inc., and is an equal opportunity cludes an aggressive commission. Apply in Experience should include working on a employer. (1-22) writing to JD Handly, The Bourbon County Goss Community, 6 unit press and insert Review, 14 S Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. equipment. Must be mechanically inclined, REGIONAL AD DIRECTOR — An in- detail oriented and able to assist in perform- novative, progressive company is looking Independently owned newspaper located ing regular maintenance on equipment. for an experienced sales executive to lead its in North Central Kansas has openings in If interested, please email G.Malsbury@ multimedia publishing efforts in the beauti- ADVERTISING SALES in our Westmo- thedailyunion.net. EOE ful gateway to the Ozarks area of southeast reland, KS office. The job requires making Kansas and southwest Missouri. This person daily sales calls to established accounts, MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE will oversee sales staffs in three daily and building an account list, achieving monthly SUPPLIES FOR SALE — We have re- two weekly newspapers. Only candidates sales goals for multiple products, includ- cently switch to CtP and still have a little in- with a passion for motivation and leadership ing the newspaper, website, niche products ventory we would like to sell at a discounted in a digital-first environment need apply. and a monthly shopper. If you like people, rate, including Southern Litho film and GateHouse Media serves audiences nation- have an outgoing personality and a positive plates as well as fixer, activator and finisher. wide through community-focused publica- attitude, this could be a great opportunity. Contact Mary Hoisington at the Great Bend tions and related websites. To apply for this Compensation includes an aggressive Tribune for more information. 620-792- position: email stephen.wade@examiner. commission. Apply in writing to Randall 1211 or [email protected]. net. (12-28) Handly, The Westmoreland Recorder, 317 Main, Westmoreland, KS 66549. KANSA 480 INSERTER — Reduce labor Independently owned newspaper located in costs with an efficient machine for handling Southeast Kansas has openings in AD- MANAGEMENT preprinted inserts. The Garden City Tele- VERTISING SALES in our Chanute, GROUP PUBLISHER – An innovative, gram is selling its Kansa 480, 5:1 inserter, KS office. The job requires making daily progressive company is looking for an in good condition. This unit performs with sales calls to established accounts, build- experienced leader to guide its multimedia a high degree of reliability and consistency ing an account list, achieving monthly sales publishing efforts in the beautiful gateway over a wide range of operating conditions. goals for multiple products, including the to the Ozarks area of southeast Kansas Works with for everything from newspaper, website, niche products and a and southwest Missouri. This person will single sheet fliers to multi-page editions and community magazine. This is a small retail oversee teams in three daily and two weekly has been well maintained. Length 23’10”, sales market with the closest city about half GateHouse Media newspapers. The ideal width 6’4” to 8’10” for creeper conveyor. an hour away. If you like people, have an candidate will demonstrate strong leader- We used an inline labeler and typically outgoing personality and a positive attitude, ship in a digital-first environment and will operated the unit at 6,000 to 6,500 pieces this could be a great opportunity. Compen- be able to show a track record of mentoring per hour though it is rated to do more than sation includes salary, monthly commissions employees. Revenue experience is a plus. double that amount. Model #4601; Serial and a competitive benefit package. Apply in GateHouse Media serves audiences nation- #480-036. Asking $10,000, however no rea- writing to Peter Cook, The Chanute Tribune, wide through community-focused publica- sonable offer refused. For more information PO Box 559, Chanute, KS 66720. No phone tions and related websites. To apply for this email Dena Sattler, [email protected], calls please. position: email stephen.wade@examiner. or call (620) 275-8500, extension 201. net. (12-28) FREELANCE ADVERTISING SALES — Kansas Pregame Football Magazine is in need of a freelance salesperson to help This month’s question us achieve our potential in the state’s major metro markets of Wichita, Topeka, and the Q. Those KOMA for Dummies T-Shirts are great, but aren’t you Kansas City metro. If you have sales experi- afraid of making legislators and other public officials mad? ence and an existing client base within these areas this could be an excellent source of A. It’s not our intent, but if they do get mad, we hope they also don’t supplementary sales income. If interested use ignorance of the law as an excuse any more. Many of them refuse please contact publisher John Baetz at john- to follow the dictates of an easy-to-understand law. This T-shirt will [email protected]. serve as a reminder that open government is the law in Kansas and that those four rules are so simple even a caveman could understand. Independently owned newspaper located in (With sincerest apologies to Geico Insurance). 10 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (855) 572-1863

Legislators try to pull the curtains on sunshine laws ost of us are fed up with the Legislators, who have more freedom is to celebrate with the bride and groom. doldrums of winter, so why not than any other elected officials in Kansas, Under another, KOMA would not be Mcelebrate the sunshine that comes want even more. broken even if a majority of a public body with the advent of spring by also celebrating It’s not enough that they can “legally” discussed pending legislation behind closed Sunshine Week. caucus their entire party delegation behind doors, as long as their conversations didn’t What is Sunshine closed doors. rise to the level of deliberation. Week? It’s not enough that they can meet in That’s a far cry from what KOMA It’s an annual obser- small groups out of the public’s view and requires today. vance — this year’s it’s discuss the public’s business — just so In other words, they already have the March 10 to 16 — that long as they assemble just one less than a gold mine, but they want to give the public has as its goal promo- majority of a committee’s membership in the shaft. tion of a dialogue about the same room. The problem is, these bills would free the importance of open It’s not enough that they can be wined up all public bodies to do the same — city government and free- and dined by lobbyists, who can bend their commissions and councils, county commis- dom of information. ears for hours, most of the time without any sions, school boards and all the rest who are Is the fact that public scrutiny. covered by KOMA. Doug Anstaett Sunshine Week is No, they want more. Is this any way to run a government? set smack dab in the They’ve floated bills that would allow Not if you’re interested in the sunshine middle of the Kansas legislative session them to get together during “chance” meet- illuminating your service as a public of- happenstance — or providence? Anyone ings at social events and discuss the public’s ficial. who has observed the recent behavior of business. If, however, you prefer to operate in some public officials in our state could be Under one bill, if they were invited to a the dark, it’s the perfect prescription … for excused for leaning toward the latter. wedding and took advantage of the situation disaster. After all, we’ve had more than our share to discuss business, they wouldn’t be break- this session of blatant attempts to close the ing the Kansas Open Meetings Act. After Doug Anstaett is executive director of curtains at the Statehouse. all, the “central purpose” of the get-together the Kansas Press Association in Topeka. KANSAS PRESS ASSOCIATION ADVERTISING esigner’s CHALLENGE DSPRING 2013

Are you the best ad designer in Kansas? Prove it! Contestants will be given material to design an ad similar to the day-to-day operations at a newspaper. You will need your own computer and software. As always, the ad was turned in late, so it has to be ready to show the customer in 30 minutes. You have that long to design a spectacular ad.

Ads will be judged on the following criteria: • Accuracy; • Completeness; • Use of mandatory items; • Creativity; and • Reproduction quality.

Make sure to bring your laptop and whatever software you prefer. Ads will need to be saved as pdfs when complete to be turned in for judging. Put your designer’s skills to the challenge in this fun competition and per - haps learn a few tricks from other designers in the state. Watch for more details as convention time nears. See you in Topeka May 3-4!