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INSIDE Tulsa World gets a redesign PULITZER PRIZE CENTENNIAL EVENT: The Tulsa World unveiled a new look Two days of events in three on August 22. It’s the first redesign for MEET THE TULSA WORLD locations will commemorate the daily newspaper in 10 years. the 100th anniversary of the One of the most noticeable changes is REDESIGN TEAM Pulitzer Prize. the size of the newspaper. Pages are now PAGE 6 an inch narrower, but the depth remains ONF INTERNS: Six more of the same. this year’s ONF interns share The Tulsa World had been thinking their stories with readers. (Final about a redesign for more than a year, intern stories next month.) said Tulsa World presentation editor PAGES 10-11 Tim Chamberlin. “Initially, we wanted to make changes SMARTPHONE CHOICES: to our Sunday paper,” Chamberlin said. A new iPhone hit the market “When we learned the width of the news- this month but before you run paper was going to shrink by an inch, out to buy it, check what other we decided that changes to the entire (Top row) Presentation Editor Tim Chamberlin and options are available. paper every day of the week would be Chief Designer James Royal with page designers PAGE 14 necessary.” (from left) Sierra Winrow, Katie McInerney, Matt The World’s redesign team – Cham- Clayton and Steven Reckinger. DONATE TO ONF to receive berlin, chief designer Jim Royal, lead this Will Rogers print. Details at sports designer Katie McInerney, Scene TIM CHAMBERLIN, presentation editor, is a journalism OkPress.com/will-rogers. designer Matt Clayton, page designer graduate of Oklahoma State University. He has worked and graphic artist Steve Reckinger, and in weekly and daily newsrooms for 25 years, including summer design intern Sierra Winrow – The State newspaper in Columbia, S.C., and Kalama- started examining new font options that zoo Gazette, in Kalamazoo, Mich., before coming to the would fit in narrower columns. Tulsa World in 2007. “We found four typefaces that we JAMES ROYAL, chief designer, is a graduate of the liked and that worked well in the new University of Oklahoma. He worked as a carrier for the configuration,” said Chamberlin. “After Lawton Constitution in junior high and has been in the about four weeks of testing, we decided The Tulsa World revealed its new design on newspaper industry ever since. After college, he worked on two as our primary typefaces: Miller August 22, 2016. at the Constitution and Wichita Falls Times Record Headline and Titling Gothic FB.” News before joining the Tulsa World in 2006. Miller is a serif font well-suited for fortunate to work with some of the best KATIE MCINERNEY, lead sports designer, is a graduate newspaper page design and has been photographers in the country, and we of Syracuse University, where she was editor in chief used by the Boston Globe and Detroit get to showcase their work with this new of the Daily Orange when it won newspaper and online News. Titling Gothic FB is a versatile design.” Pacemaker awards. She worked for the Gannett Des sans serif font that can be used for all The redesign dominated Royal’s work Moines Design Studio for a year before joining the Tulsa types of news and feature packages. for six months, “especially the last two World in 2013. She previously served as news design With only 120 days to redesign the months.” intern at the Denver Post. look of the newspaper, the team met “At the same time, we were launching weekly to kick around ideas. Chamberlin a magazine, producing books and doing Scene Designer MATT CLAYTON is a graduate of said it took weeks to agree on a point everything we would have done – and all the University of Central Oklahoma. He has been in size for the body copy – “one that we all with a smaller staff. It was a hectic year,” the newspaper industry since his time at The Daily agreed was larger and would reproduce he said. O’Collegian at Oklahoma State University, which began well in a narrow column width,” he said. Readers are becoming more familiar in 1996. He has worked at the Tulsa World since 2012 About halfway through the redesign, with the redesign. Chamberlin said after after previous stints at The Oklahoman and Tulsa World the team knew the World was going three weeks, criticism has slowed. from 1999-2005. to look a lot different and photos were “I think overall the redesign has been STEVE RECKINGER, page designer and graphic artist, going to play a much bigger role, said accepted and is working well,” he said. is a University of Central Oklahoma alumnus with a BA Chamberlin. Royal agreed, saying, “I think this in English and an MA in creative writing. His foundation James Royal, the World’s chief design- redesign serves readers incredibly well. in design work originated at UCO’s student newspaper er, said the team focused on the things It presents the news in a new, exciting The Vista, acting as editor and page designer. they do well with an emphasis on pre- way, features stories and art that are senting the news in print in ways that important and directs readers to the best SIERRA WINROW, summer design intern, is a student can’t be done online. stories in the paper on a given day far at Oklahoma State University, where she currently “One way to do that was emphasizing better than we did before.” serves as digital editor for The O’Colly and previously photos,” Royal said. “We are incredibly was its creative director. Continued on Page 2 2 The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016

The Beaver County Democrat was coverage and photography. His news established by W.B. Newman in 1906 and sports photography skills took him CIMARRON TEXAS BEAVER HARPER and, several years later, was consoli- to Elk City for a few years before return- dated with a number of small county ing to continue the Lansden legacy at ELLIS newspapers. Beaver. It was during that time away that It was then called The Democrat, tak- Brent met and married his wife Christi, ing over The Gate Valley Democrat in who works alongside her husband at ROGER 1922 and was owned by A.W. Cox and the paper. Joe’s wife, Darlene Lansden, MILLS A.L. Kimball by that time. serves as the County Assessor for Bea- BECKHAM August 1, 1923, marked the purchase ver County. of the Beaver Herald from Maude O. It is encouraging to see Brent con- BY OPA PRESIDENT DAYVA SPITZER GREER Thomas by A.L. Kimball. It was then that tinuing in the footsteps of his clan as the Co-Publisher, Sayre Record the name was changed to The Herald- next generation of Lansdens sustaining & Beckham County Democrat HARMON Democrat. small town journalism in Beaver. After many years of change and own- Brent also serves his community’s ers, a new era of stability and tradition ambulance service as an emergency was established when the Lansden fam- medical technician. Lansden family legacy continues ily took the reigns and have been pub- Since our visit a couple of months lishing for over 70 years. ago, Joe suffered a light stroke and also Co-publishers Joe Lansden and his had open heart surgery to correct the as father, son operate newspaper son Brent continue to put out qual- possible cause of his stroke. However, ity coverage for their community and he is back to work on a limited basis and Our third visit to a Western Okla- Operating with success throughout county. gaining strength every day. We wish him homa weekly takes us to The Herald- the post-war years, Lansden was chosen Brent’s greatest asset is his sports a continued successful recovery. Democrat in Beaver, Oklahoma. to serve on the OPA Board of Directors Beaver is the site of the World Cow in 1963, serving as president in 1969. Chip Throwing Championship, which Willis also served on the state level as he is held annually in April in conjunction was appointed to the Oklahoma Wildlife with the Cimarron Territory Celebra- Commission, serving as chairman in tion. It is also home of Beaver Dunes 1974-75. Park, offering 520-acres of dune buggy Willis, and his wife Merlee, served riding on 300 acres of sand hills, and their state and community with distinc- much more. It is a proud community of tion until their deaths in the mid-1980s. 1,500 folks with a rich history, especially Their children, Joe, Cheley, and Kathal, in its newspaper evolution. continued the family tradition assuming It was in the challenging days of leadership of the publication in 1996. WWII, October of 1944, when Willis and Cheley and Kathal then sold their inter- Merlee Phelps Lansden purchased the est in the paper to their brother, Joe, and local newspaper in Beaver, The Herald- his son, Brent, who have operated the Democrat, from H.H. Hubbart. Herald-Democrat since that time. The Herald-Democrat archives reveal The full bloodline of the Beaver news- that Willis was basically publishing each paper is an interesting one dating back week’s edition single-handedly. He had to its inception in 1887. The Territorial an army cot set up in the supply room Advocate only published three or four so he could get a few hours sleep before issues before selling and changing its getting up and going back to work. Even name to The Beaver Advocate. with all the challenges of the times, it It changed ownership and names Brent and Joe Lansden, co-publishers of The Herald-Democrat in Beaver, Oklahoma, was said that Willis loved every minute again in 1896 when it was under the ban- enjoy a visit from OPA President Dayva Spitzer. Spitzer is visiting and writing about of it. ner of The Beaver Herald. weeklies in western Oklahoma for her monthly column in The Oklahoma Publisher.

OPA CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tulsa World redesign Continued from Page 1 might have done differently if he had THURS. & FRI., SEPT. 28-29, 2016 There have been a few tweaks to the had more time, but overall he’s satisfied. design since it launched. Chamberlin “I think we came up with a product PULITZER PRIZE EVENTS said the team has been compiling reader that presents the news in a new, com- The “Pulitzer Prize Centennial: The Impact of Trauma Coverage” will focus on journalists and feedback and continues to make small pelling way that serves our community victims affected by their coverage. The series of events will take place over a two-day period in adjustments. well. I’m happy,” said Royal. Tulsa at Tulsa University on Sept. 28 and various locations in OKC on Sept. 29. All events are “We have tried to reply to all of our free to the public. For more information, visit www.pulitzer.org/event/impact-trauma-coverage. readers who have commented on the Also changing format on August 24 THURS., OCT. 6, 2016 redesign, both positive and negative,” was the Oklahoma Weekly Group, a divi- he said. sion of BH Media, which also owns the ELECTION COVERAGE WEBINAR Chamberlin and Royal are pleased Tulsa World. Cost: $35, 1:00 PM with the World’s new look. The Broken Arrow Ledger, Cowe- Michael Toeset, editor of GateHouse Media’s Briefing 2016 website, and Tim Schmitt of Gate- “We created a visual concept we knew ta American, Owasso Reporter, Sand House Media’s Newsroom Development, team will discuss coverage plans for election night, would stand out and could be tweaked Springs Leader, Skiatook Journal and as well as some great digital tools you can use to provide readers with the best experience. To along the way,” Chamberlin said. “The Wagoner Tribune changed from a tab- register, visit onlinemediacampus.com. best part is that we have so many new loid size to a broadsheet. options for displaying content that we “Moving to broadsheet will greatly didn’t have before with a traditional enhance the reader experience,” said For more information on upcoming events, visit the OPA website at www.OkPress.com or contact Member Services Director Lisa Sutliff at (405) 499-0026, 1-888-815-2672 newspaper design.” Jamey Honeycutt, general manager for or email [email protected]. Royal said there were a few things he the Oklahoma Weekly Group. The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016 3

Statement Wagoner Tribune and Coweta The American newspapers merge Oklahoma of Ownership Publisher The Wagoner Tribune and Coweta WAGONER COUNTY American merged into the Wagoner Vol. 124, No. 25 due Oct. 1 AMERICAN-TRIBUNE $1.00 County American-Tribune on Sept. 14. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 ISSN 1526-811X The combined newspaper covers all Open Team October 1 is the deadline to file house success It’s Festival Official Publication of the celebration continues Time! of Wagoner County and will continue The Wagoner Check out Coweta’s The 42nd Annual Coweta your Statement of Ownership, Man- Bulldogs new Central Fall Festival opens Thursday Oklahoma Press Association scoring machine Elementary | 3 for a three-day run. | 9 focusing on the same community issues rolls on. | 16 agement and Circulation (PS Form Wagoner County American – Tribune is the “successor” of the Coweta American and the Wagoner Tribune 3526) with the U.S. Postal Service. and features. PUBLISHER “Readers who loved their American Technology The filing and publication of this improved at and Tribune will be happy to see the Mark Thomas form is a requirement for maintain- Courthouse

same news represented,” said Jamey BY CHRISTY WHEELAND [email protected] ing Periodicals mailing privileges. News Editor Cutting edge technology has been in- Honeycutt, general manager of the pub- troduced at the Wagoner County Court- house. Dailies must publish a completed Court Clerk Jim Hight said having Smart Board technology “evens the play- EDITOR ing field” for those maneuvering their lications. way through the court system. copy of this form in their newspa- While the District Attorney has used smart board technology before, the new system is a dramatic upgrade. It was pur- Christy Wheeland has been cho- chased with a $12,000-plus grant from the Oklahoma Bar Association. Jennifer Gilliland per by October 10, and non-dailies “There are not many around the state who have this equipment,” Hight ex- J.W. Edwards of Wagoner and many other tractor owners from throughout Northeast Oklahoma showcased their farm equipment during a plained. “We are excited about it and it is sen to oversee the new product, which parade of tractors at the Wagoner Tractor Show held September 9-10 at Dunbar Park in Wagoner. CHRISTY WHEELAND/American-Tribune the future of juris prudence. A lot of law schools are teaching how to use upgraded [email protected] by October 31. technology in case presentations.” Wagoner County has utilized a Smart will operate out of the Wagoner office. A brand new tradition Board before and it has been used in trial settings. Hight said the new equipment, PS Form 3526 is available on the however, is larger, quicker and has every piece of technology imaginable – from an extended number of ports and an on- Wheeland has served as news editor of Tractor Show finds “permanent home” in Wagoner board computer to internet connectivity. OPA OFFICERS “Basically there is nothing it cannot OPA website at http://tinyurl.com/ BY MADISON PRICE the Antique Tractor Associa- munity to enjoy. Muehlenweg said city of- do,” he noted. “It’s also portable. It can Oklahoma Weekly Group tion’s decision to call Wag- Event organizers credit ficials are hopeful that next be rolled right up to the jury box and be- oner its home base for the the success to volunteers year this will be a three-day tween courtrooms. We’ve even offered it the Coweta American since 1992. After the weekend’s re- show in 2015. and sponsoring organiza- event. to the sheriff’s office should they need it htnsb4r. cord turnout, it’s safe to say This year’s show also tions, noting that it was “We’ve been getting a lot for planning search warrant executions the Wagoner Tractor Show welcomed a few new fea- their time, effort and mon- of great feedback. We want and such.” Dayva Spitzer, President will be a headlining event on tures, including several food etary donations that made it to have something going on “It’s a great leveler within the criminal “Christy really cares for Wagoner calendars for years to come. trucks and other vendors, a all possible. for everybody,” she said. “We justice system because it’s available to The two-day event brought Pedal Pull for the kids and “It was great to see so are also looking for a new lo- everyone,” Hight continued. “The district The three-page form includes a an estimated 4,000 guests a bigger track for the lawn many locals participate in cation for next year because attorney can use it from the prosecution’s through Wagoner, as well as mower races. this year’s event,” said Mayor of the growth of the show.” view to present their evidence, but it is Sayre Record & nearly 50 antique tractors Admission was free, and Albert Jones. “Local support Oklahoma Antique Trac- also available for the defense side. While County. She is familiar with county and 40 more “in their work Wagoner communications has definitely helped the tor Association president it is for the courts, it is available to any- fourth page of instructions. clothes” for the tractor pull. director Charity Muehlen- event to grow exponentially Steve Young said he was one in the courthouse who needs this This is only the second weg said the idea was to and we are looking forward very pleased with turnout kind of technology.” year for the event to be held provide a cheap and family- to an even bigger and better in Dunbar Park following friendly event for the com- show next year.” » SEE TRADITION, 2 » SEE TECHNOLOGY, 3 Beckham County Democrat The Domestic Mail Manual issues and is an excellent choice to care for the needs of both communities,” Coweta American, Wagoner Tribune merge 207.8.3.4 states that “if a publisher American-Tribune to cover same news represented,” said Jamey business or organization would have to Brian Blansett, Vice President Honeycutt, general manager of the pub- purchase two ads. Going forward, one all of Wagoner County lications. ad covers both communities. Honeycutt said. Christy Wheeland, Coweta American While the combined newspaper will BY STAFF REPORT news editor since 1992 will oversee the cover the same readership as before, does not comply with the filing or new product with the base operation out production costs and other operational Notice anything different about your of the Wagoner office. considerations will make the newspaper Tri-County Herald paper today? As of today readers will see “Christy really cares for Wagoner more efficient as well as providing incen- The paper-merge is a benefit for both that the Wagoner Tribune and the Cowe- County. She is familiar with county is- tives to advertisers by delivering both publishing standards of 8.3 and, ta American have joined forces and will sues and is an excellent choice to care major readership groups for one price. IN THIS ISSUE continue publication as the Wagoner for the needs of both communities,” “Change is not easy, but I am encour- County American-Tribune. Honeycutt said. “She was truly the ob- aged by the positives that a county-wide Coweta Fall Festival ...Inside the newspaper and advertisers. The pro- This combined county-wide news- vious choice to lead this new combined newspaper brings to Wagoner County,” Rod Serfoss, Treasurer paper will still focus on the same com- team”. Wheeland said. “I am sure there will be WAGONER COUNTY after receipt of notice from the munity issues and features as before but Advertisers will see one major benefit some growing pains as we blend the two under one unified title. to the combination — expanded reach papers, but at the end of the day, I will “Readers who loved their American with their advertising message. In the do my best to report the news across the     postmaster, further fails to comply duction and operation costs will make and Tribune will be happy to see the past, to reach both readership groups, a county fairly and accurately.” Clinton Daily News within 10 days, the publisher’s eli- the newspaper more efficient. Advertis- Mark Thomas, ers will also be able to reach both com- Wheeland said. “I am sure there will be gibility for Periodicals rates may Executive Vice President, be suspended until compliance munities for the price of one ad. some growing pains as we blend the two occurs.” “Change is not easy, but I am encour- papers, but at the end of the day, I will Oklahoma City aged by the positives that a countywide do my best to report the news across the newspaper brings to Wagoner County,” county fairly and accurately.” OPA DIRECTORS Robby Trammell, Past President The Oklahoman Celebrate National Newspaper Week October 2-8 Ted Streuli, The Journal Record National Newspaper Week will cel- week of Sept. 19. The kit will contain Ray Dyer, El Reno Tribune ebrate its 76th anniversary this year on editorials, editorial cartoons, promotion- Mike Strain, Tulsa World October 2-8. 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Clinton Daily News expands its Journalism foundation announces high school football coverage distribution of more than $1 million The Clinton Daily News sports In the print edition of the Clinton department is expanding its high school Daily News, game coverage is moving in grants to nationwide organizations game coverage. to Tuesday. The Ethics and Excellence in Jour- age areas of government, the This season, coverage will include “It has become very difficult to meet nalism Foundation (EEJF) announced economy, education and the envi- multiple online outlets. On Twitter, our delivery deadlines when we wait the distribution of $1.255 million in ronment. games will be tweeted live from start to until the game is over to write the story, grants to 18 journalism organizations finish at @ClintonDNSports. process pictures, print the paper and • $50,000 to Maine Center for Public nationwide. Scoring updates also will be sent to then get it ready for mailing and distribu- Interest Reporting to produce sto- Founded by Edith Kinney Gaylord, the Clinton Daily News’ Facebook page. tion,” said Clinton Daily News Publisher ries that report the actions of gov- the foundation’s mission is to invest in Each time either team scores, a post will Rod Serfoss. “Now that we can offer up ernment officials and institutions. the future of journalism by building notify the Daily News’ 2,054 followers. to the minute coverage online we will the ethics, skills and opportunities • $50,000 to Texas Tribune for con- Another new item to this season’s move our in-depth game story, game needed to advance principled, probing tinued support of a reporter to coverage is the News Alert, which sends photos, box score, comments from the news and information. produce stories and investigative scoring updates by email. News Alerts coaches and the statistical breakdown of “All across the country, from South- packages, based on reporting by also are used to send out breaking news the game to the Tuesday edition.” ern California to Maine, nonprofit the Texas Tribune, for the public items. investigative news organizations are radio show Reveal. New reporter joins staff at Drumright, Yale making a positive impact in their com- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT munities,” said Bob Ross, foundation • $125,000 to Institute for Nonprofit Kari McCarthy has joined the staff of work outside the home. She worked at president and CEO. News for training in long-term the Drumright Gusher and Yale News. a store in Slick for nine years, managing “The business model for high quali- planning and development; and to She will be working primarily as a news it for five. She had some experience in ty journalism is changing, but through develop nonprofit news leaders. reporter but also will work in advertising reporting and writing so she applied for the dedication of our grantees and the • $85,000 to Carole Kneeland Project and layout/design. the opening at the Gusher and News. generous support of readers, listen- for conferences, online videos, McCarthy worked from home doing “Working for a newspaper is a com- ers, and viewers, this growing sec- webinars, coaching and workshops bookkeeping and tax preparations until pletely different experience from manag- tor has emerged to keep the public focused on improving news direc- her daughter reached junior high. At ing a store,” McCarthy said, “but so far it informed.” tors’ leadership, ethics and journal- that point, McCarthy wanted to find has been great.” The following grants were awarded to organizations for projects address- ism efforts. ing the foundation’s core areas of OKLAHOMA JOURNALISM American-Tribune adds marketing consultant focus: • $50,430 to Oklahoma Newspaper A new marketing consultant has the American-Tribune, Schnee spent six INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING Foundation for college journalism joined the staff of the Wagoner County years as a customer service rep. • $100,000 to Arizona Center for students working summer intern- American-Tribune. “I look forward to meeting Wagon- Investigative Reporting to expand ships at community newspapers. 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The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016 5 Capital-Democrat editor compiles new book John Small, news editor at the John- The stories cover a wide range of such as Rick Orr’s goat dairy opera- ston County Capital-Democrat, has subject matter, from the tion near Milburn and gathered some of his most memorable filming of a western movie the opening of several Donate feature stories published in the weekly at Sipokni West in Rea- Tishomingo Main Street newspaper for a new book-length col- gan and the tale of a pos- businesses. lection. sible UFO sighting to the Stories of Old is Stories of Old is now available at the remembrances of local mili- Small’s fourth collection to ONF Capital-Democrat office in Tishomingo tary veterans and a tribute of stories, but the first to for $12 per copy. The book can also be to Johnston County’s first be classified as non-fic- purchased online at Amazon.com. country music superstar, tion and the first to focus The volume features 32 articles that the late Gene Autry. solely upon his newspa- Small said are among his personal favor- Also included are his- per work. ites since he joined the Capital-Demo- torical accounts revolving Previous fiction col- crat staff in July of 1991. around the naming of Pen- lections by Small are “What makes these stories special nington Creek and the local Days Gone By: Legends to me, as the person who wrote them, World War II POW facility, and Tales of Sipokni West is the impact they made upon me as Camp Tishomingo; efforts (2007); Something in the an individual,” Small said in the book’s to save the old Reagan water wheel; and Air (2011), and If You Can’t Take the introduction. stories about local business ventures, Heat, Don’t Tickle the Dragon (2014). DEATHS JAMES WILSON ‘JIM’ DUNN, former City where Dunn worked as a drafts- James and Vera enjoyed going on A donation to the owner of the Maysville News, died man for the Oklahoma Highway Depart- “mini” vacations to attend National August 28, 2016. He was 78. ment and Joe Phelps Engineering Co. Newspaper Conventions held in various Oklahoma Newspaper Dunn was born December 28, 1937, In 1962, the couple, along with their two cities around the country. in Maysville. During his childhood he children, moved back to Thomas where Dunn is survived by his wife of 59 Foundation will support lived in several Oklahoma towns before Dunn helped his dad at the newspaper. years, Vera; daughter Beverly and hus- settling in Thomas. In April of 1951, his Eventually, James and Vera purchased band Albert Martinez of Wichita, Kan.; its efforts to improve the parents purchased the Thomas Tribune. their first newspaper, the Maysville son Larry and wife Bonnie of Anthony; state’s newspaper industry Dunn graduated from Thomas High News, in 1964. A few years later, they son David Dunn and wife Jennifer of School in 1956, and a year later mar- sold the newspaper and purchased The Wichita; various siblings, grandchildren and quality of journalism. ried his wife Vera Lee Ferguson. The Anthony Republican in Anthony, Kan- and great-grandchildren. couple lived in Oklahoma City and Del sas. Dunn published The Republican until retirement in 1999. ONF’s programs include training and education for EDDIE L. MADISON, JR., former editor Madison served two years active duty staff of the Chicago Tribune in 1961. professional journalists, of The Oklahoma Eagle, died August 8, in the U.S. Army before returning to He was a member of the Tulsa chapter 2016. He was 85. The Eagle as editor-in-chief and general of the National Association of Black scholarship and internship Madison was born and raised in manager. From 1992 to 1999 he served Journalists and was recognized by the Tulsa. He began his career in jour- as Chairman of the Department of Com- organization with a lifetime achievement programs for journalism nalism at The Oklahoma Eagle as a munications at Lincoln University. award in 2005. newsboy at age eight. He went on to Madison had more than 40 years of He was a member of multiple associa- students, and Newspaper in earn a degree in journalism at Lincoln experience in the newspaper field as a tions including the National Broadcast University in Jefferson City, Missouri, writer, editor, public affairs coordinator Association for Community Affairs and Education efforts. then later earned his Master of Arts in and media specialist. He was a promi- the Oklahoma Press Association. Mass Communications at the University nent black journalist and was the first Madison is survived by his three chil- ONF relies on donations of Tulsa. African-American to join the editorial dren, Eddie III, Karyn and David. and memorial contributions

JAMES ‘JIM’ ARTHUR WORRELL, for- in the Marine Corps as an artillery offi- started working as an investigative to fund these programs. mer investigative reporter for The Daily cer. After leaving the Marines, Worrell reporter for The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoman, died August 24, 2016, in earned a juris doctor degree and prac- Worrell is survived by his wife Kay; If you would like to make Oklahoma City. He was 84. ticed law for several years before joining son James and wife Polly; daughter Worrell was born October 11, 1931, in the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Rebecca and husband Storm; son Tom; a donation, please send a Tulsa. He graduated from the University 1964. and numerous grandchildren. of Oklahoma before a three-year service After his retirement from the FBI, check to: Worrell again practiced law. He also OKLAHOMA In Memory of Our Friends & Colleagues NEWSPAPER Jane Carolyn Morgan Nancy Stiles Jerry Sokolosky FOUNDATION Aug. 7, 2015 Sept. 15, 2015 Sept. 27, 2015 3601 N. Lincoln Blvd. Gaylord D. Shaw Robert Gilmore, Sr. David Sellers Sept. 6, 2015 Sept. 16, 2015 Sept. 29, 2015 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 6 The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016 Pulitzer Centennial Events in three locations Sept. 28-29

Three Oklahoma universities, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and the international Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma are combining to present two days of events to commemorate the centennial of the Pulitzer Prize. The events with the theme “Pulitzer Prize Centennial: The Impact of Trauma Coverage” will be at the University of Central Oklahoma, University of Okla- homa and The University of Tulsa on Sept. 28-29. Featuring past and current Pulitzer Prize winners, the events are free and open to the public. The events, which commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize, will also feature a specially produced tribute by the National Memorial on Walter Robinson, of the Boston Globe’s Anthony Shadid, a two-time Pulitzer Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation 80% OF TEEN SMOKERS BECOME ADULT SMOKERS. Prize winner from Oklahoma. Shadid, featured in the film “Spotlight,” will be who also was an author, died in 2012 interviewed during the two-day Pulitzer while on assignment in Syria for The Prize Centennial event in Oklahoma. New York Times. Robinson’s interview is scheduled at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the University WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28, of Tulsa. UNIVERSITY OF TULSA The events begin at 7 p.m. Wednes- discussion titled “Culture of Trauma day, Sept. 28, at the University of Tulsa Coverage Before and After the Internet.” with “From Watchdog to Spotlight: Jour- Newman will begin the discussion nalists Exposing Systemic Abuse”. The with panelists Hailey Branson Potts, a event will kick off with an interview reporter who was a member of the Los featuring Walter “Robby” V. Robinson, Angeles Times that won the Pulitzer Boston Globe editor-at-large. Robinson Prize in Breaking News Reporting; Ed led the “Spotlight” investigative team Kelley, an Editor & Publisher Editor of that won the Pulitzer Prize for Public the Year who is now dean of the Gaylord Service for its coverage about the wide- College of Journalism and Mass Com- spread and systemic child sex abuse in munication; Hannah Allam, a foreign cor- the Boston area by numerous Roman respondent who is now with McClatchy Catholic priests, and an ongoing cover- Newspapers’ Washington Bureau; John up of pedophilia by the Boston Archdio- Schmeltzer, an OU professor who won ULTIMATELY, 88,000 CURRENT OK cese. Actor Michael Keaton portrayed the Pulitzer Prize when he was at the Robinson in the movie “Spotlight” that Chicago Tribune; and Shapiro. KIDS WILL DIE FROM SMOKING. won “Best Picture” in this year’s Acad- emy Awards. THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 The interview will be followed by UNIV. OF CENTRAL OKLA., EDMOND a panel discussion with Tulsa World At 2 p.m. on Sept. 29, panelists will Executive Editor Susan Ellerbach; Ziva discuss “Research on Journalists and Branstetter, editor in chief of The Fron- Coverage of Trauma” at the University tier in Tulsa; and Joe Hight, endowed of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Panel- chair of journalism ethics at the Univer- ists are Newman; Raymond McCaffrey, sity of Central Oklahoma; Elana New- a former Washington Post reporter and man, the McFarlin professor of psychol- editor who now is the director of the ogy, affiliate faculty of communication at Center for Ethics in Journalism at the Tulsa and research director of the Dart University of Arkansas; Kenna Griffin, Center; Bruce Shapiro, contributing edi- a former reporter for The Oklahoman tor for the Nation and executive director who is now an assistant professor at of the Dart Center, and Robinson. Oklahoma City University; Desiree Hill, a former TV news executive who now THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 teaches at UCO; Mike Boettcher, a war GAYLORD COLLEGE, NORMAN correspondent, documentarian and visit- The event moves to the Edith Kin- ing professor at OU; Potts; and Charles ney Gaylord Auditorium at the Gaylord Porter IV, a citizen journalist who won a Tobacco is still a problem in Oklahoma. College of Journalism and Mass Com- Pulitzer Prize for his photo of firefighter munication in Norman at 10:30 a.m. Chris Fields carrying Baylee Almon in Thursday, September 29, for a panel the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016 7 Heavy rains send Sentinel publisher’s car into ditch

What was already shaping up to be a “Some guys helped Mom out, then bad week for Jolene Wolfenbarger, pub- I climbed out,” said Jolene. “The first lisher of The Sentinel Leader, was about thing on my mind was the trunk with all to get worse. the newspapers in it.” It started with a computer crash, con- The tubs of newspapers were quickly tinued with a missed print deadline and moved to another vehicle but it was too then a missed postal deadline. late to save them. Less than 50 were That series of events resulted in salvageable. Wolfenbarger and her mother, Martha The Clinton Daily News, where the Sullivan, driving the out-of-town news- Leader is printed, reprinted the newspa- papers back to Clinton in a rainstorm to per Thursday morning and it was in the drop them off at the post office. mail Thursday afternoon. They never made it there. Jolene The Sept. 1, 2016, issue was “just one and Martha were about three and a half day late,” said Jolene. miles east of Sentinel when they came And OPA computer consultant Wilma upon “a lake of water across the road.” Melot was able to repair the computer “I wasn’t speeding but it wouldn’t that crashed. have mattered if I was going 35 or 135 – I However, the car Jolene was driv- couldn’t stop,” said Jolene. ing, a Lincoln Town Car owned by her The car hydroplaned and spun mother, didn’t fare as well. Although it around. didn’t have a scratch on it, it was a total “We were going east and ended up in loss. By the time a wrecker pulled it out a ditch in about four feet of water going of the ditch the water was over the steer- west,” Jolene said. ing wheel. Fortunately, a man about a quarter After so many misadventures, Jolene of a mile up the road saw it happen and and Martha were happy to see the week help quickly arrived, but not before the come to an end. water was up over the seats of the car.

A car driven by Sentinel Leader Publisher Jolene Wolfenbarger hydroplaned on a Wylies announce plan to retire, flooded road and came to rest in a ditch filled with nearly four feet of water. sell newspaper in letter to readers In an open letter in the August 18 issue of the Oologah Lake Leader, pub- lishers John and Faith Wylie announced You’ve Got Questions! to their readers that after 34 years, it was time for them to retire. • Can I photograph minors without consent? “We’re not going anywhere, but we need to find the right person or group • Can police deny access to records to take the newspaper to the next level,” the Wylies wrote. by issuing a press release? Faced with several health challenges over the last few years, the Wylies said • Should I alter my archives they could no longer provide the level of energy or physical abilities needed when a person demands it? to maintain the newspaper and decided to bring the commu nity into the discus- • Can I report inaccurate sion. to be the person to take over when we tesimony given in open court? “We are looking for a person or peo- retire,” John Wylie was quoted as say- ple who can help the Leader continue to ing in a story that ran in The Claremore help build our community by becoming • What are the laws about liquor advertising? Daily Progress. “We’re hoping that per- the new owners,” they wrote. son is out there. We’re confident he or “We’re clearly not as young as we she is.” These are questions answered by the attorneys for the OPA used to be and we’re wanting someone The Wylies hope to spend more time who has the energy and drive and pas- Legal Services Plan members in recent months. Newspapers always together and with their family after retir- sion for the community and the paper ing. need timely legal advice on issues related to newspaper publishing. Northwest Oklahoman launches new website You should join OPA’S The Northwest Oklahoman, serving An introductory period allowed the Shattuck and Ellis County, expanded its public to view parts of the new site, said online capabilities with a new website Jeff Schnoebelen, editor and publisher LEGAL SERVICES PLAN! complete with advertising, electronic of the Northwest Oklahoman. After that subscriptions and links to its Facebook time, everyone still has access to adver- See www.OkPress.com/LSP or contact Lisa Sutliff page. The website is accessible at www. tising and “breaking” news or pictures northwestoklahoman.com. placed each week. at (405) 499-0026 or toll-free in Oklahoma 1-888-815-2672 8 The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016

JULY 2016 WEEKLY WINNER: BRIAN BLANSETT Tri-County Herald

JULY 2016 DAILY WINNER: BILLY HEFTON Enid News & Eagle

Four-year-old Colin Roady hits the finish line during the McLoud Blackberry Festival sack race. Photo by BRIAN BLANSETT, Tri-County Herald, July 8, 2016 The July 2016 contest was judged by a member of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame. View all winning photos at www.OkPress.com/OGE-Photo-Contest ENTER AND WIN A $100 CHECK FROM OGE ENERGY CORP. For more information about the photo contest,visit Oklahoma state troopers and emergency personnel from Fairmont and Covington work the scene www.okpress.com/ of a plane crash near the intersection of 150th and Rupe. THE OG&E PHOTO CONTEST Photo by BILLY HEFTON, Enid News & Eagle, July 22, 2016 oge-photo-contest

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Instead, we’re gonna take a look at THE ADA NEWS HIGH SCHOOL NEWS IN HUGO NEWS what I call “laugher headlines.” Having FOOTBALL EDITION “New herd to follow Hoof Prints’ journey…” was the headline written at least a few of these during Spotted in The Ada News in the August 26 issue of the Hugo News over a photo of stu- my time on a copy desk years ago, I can was its 2Q16 Football Special, dents writing this year’s Hugo High School News. Hoof Prints understand how these happen. Some High School Edition. It takes was established in 2009, and gives Hugo High School students appear to have been written this way on a team effort to put out an a voice in the Hugo News. purpose, with someone’s tongue placed eye-catching edition like this firmly in cheek. That doesn’t make them and the Ada News had on its STILLWATER NEWS PRESS ASKS READERS any less funny. game face. From the graphic TO SEND IN NEWS AND PHOTOS Take a look: illustration on the cover, pro- • Police begin campaign / to run down jaywalkers • Safety experts say school bus / duced by Dawnyal Hill, page passengers should be belted designer for the McAlester • Drunk gets nine months in violin case News-Capital, to the vivid • Survivor of siamese twins joins parents photography of Richard R. • Farmer Bill dies in house Barron, chief photographer • Iraqi head seeks arms • Stud tires out at the Ada News, the sec- • Prostitutes appeal to Pope tion included preview sto- It’s Your News at the Stillwater News Press where readers • Panda mating fails; Veterinarian takes over ries from the seven high are invited to send in news items and photos. “We want to pub- • Soviet virgin lands / short of goal again school football teams in lish photos that reflect what’s happening in our community,” the • Eye drops off shelf the readership area. teaser reads. “We encourage civic clubs, school organizations • Teacher strikes idle kids The football special is an annual and area residents to submit photos.” • Reagan wins on budget, / but more lies ahead • Squad helps dog bite victim product of The Ada News sports department. The high school • Shot off woman’s leg / helps Nicklaus to 66 edition was published August 26; a college edition was MURAL PAINTED ON ARDMOREITE BUILDING • Enraged cow injures farmer with ax published August 31. • Plane too close to ground, crash probe told • Miners refuse to work after death • Juvenile court to try shooting defendant FOCUS ON FORMER GRADUATES • Stolen painting found by tree • Two soviet ships collide, one dies IN THE HENNESSEY CLIPPER • 2 sisters reunited after / The Hennessey Clipper is running a weekly feature of former 18 years in checkout counter high school graduates who have moved away titled “Where Are • Killer sentenced to die for / They Now?”. The feature package includes a photo of the per- second time in 10 years son when they were in high school as well as a current photo. • Never withhold herpes infection from loved one • Drunken drivers paid $1000 in ’84 • War dims hope for peace • If strike isn’t settled quickly, / it may last a while READERS TAKE THE RINGLING EAGLE ON VACATION The east side of The Ardmoreite now depicts a vibrant mural • Cold wave linked to temperatures celebrating and showcasing Ardmore’s ties to the military. The • Enfiels couple slain; / Police suspect homicide mural is the second of its kind in Ardmore’s downtown area and • March Planned For Next August won’t be the last. The Ardmore Beautification Council hopes • Blind Bishop Appointed To See • Lingerie Shipment Hijacked– there will be a series of murals in the downtown area. Thief Gives Police The Slip • Patient At Death’s Door– GRAND LAKE FUN AT THE GROVE SUN Doctors Pull Him Through • Diaper Market Bottoms Out • Croupiers On Strike–Management: “No Big Deal” • Stadium Air Conditioning Fails–Fans Protest • Queen Mary Having Bottom Scraped • Something went wrong / in jet crash, expert says • Henshaw Offers Rare Opportunity to Goose Hunters • Antique Stripper to Display Wares at Store • Fund Set Up for Beating Victim’s Kin • 20-Year Friendship Ends at Altar Where has your newspaper been this year? The Ringling ED HENNINGER, an independent newspaper con- Eagle ran this photo of readers with a newspaper in front of the The Grove Sun is asking readers to send in images of what sultant and director of Henninger Consulting, offers Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau,Germany. Whether you makes Grand Lake special to them. Readers can submit photos comprehensive newspaper design services including turn these type of shots into a contest or just run them when on The Sun’s Facebook page or email them to the newspaper. redesigns, workshops, design training and design evaluations. Contact Henninger at www.henninger- they’re sent in, it’s fun to see your newspaper in far off places. Once a week a photo highlighting reader submissions is fea- consulting.com, email edh@henningerconsulting. tured. com or phone (803) 327-3322. 10 The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016 Newspaper interns gain hands-on experience

This month we feature articles by six more of the Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation’s summer interns. The last of the intern stories will be featured in the October issue. This year, the ONF’s internship program awarded 18 journalism internships and two advertising internships to various newspapers across the state. The paid internships were made possible by a grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation. The ONF’s internship program promotes the value of working at Oklahoma newspapers and benefits students as they begin their professional careers.

RILEY MEDILL NICOLE SMITH

DANA BRANHAM BRYCE MCELHANEY DELEANIE MORIELLO MORGAN SMITH

RILEY MEDILL• Oklahoma State University • Bristow News My time in Bristow taught me many writer was a fool’s errand, but this town Thank you, if for only a moment, for let- written word. Your kindness is some- things. has shown me it’s still a worthwhile ting me be a part of your life. thing I won’t soon forget. It taught me what journalism really pursuit. I think the most important thing I And to J.D. Meisner, my editor, thank is in the real world, away from a college Now I understand that print journal- learned this summer has nothing to do you for allowing me to be a part of your or high school campus. I got to see first- ism is waning. Our heyday has long with journalism. It’s not about editing, staff and teaching me along the way. hand the ins and outs of local news. come and gone. But I know that if I can finding sources, or finding the perfect Without you taking a chance on me, The people of Bristow showed me do good work, my job can still have an words. It’s about the connections you I’d never have had this opportunity. I’m newspapers still matter – that print jour- impact. make. truly grateful. nalism can still affect the world around I’m going to miss Bristow. I’m going This field of work exposes me to peo- It’s been a fun, memorable and edu- us, and what journalists do still has to miss its people. ple – truly interesting, wonderful people cational summer. I’ll take what I learned social value. In the ten weeks I spent here I met a – that I would never meet otherwise. these past several weeks with me for the For an aspiring journalist, these last lot of great folks – more than I can suffi- Those interactions meant the world to rest of my career. few months have been encouraging to ciently acknowledge in one column, but me, and I appreciate you welcoming me So, once again, and with the deepest me in ways I didn’t expect. To see some- to everyone I spoke to: thank you. into this town. sincerity, thank you. one in a local diner reading my story, Thank you for helping me tell your To all of the wonderful people at the discussing it with others, gave me hope. story. Thank you for helping me see Bristow News, this summer has meant So often I’ve felt my attempt to become a the world through another set of eyes. more to me than I can express in the

NICOLE SMITH • Oklahoma Baptist University • Tri-County Herald Big things happen in unlikely places. a different kind of place. Probably the they told their unique story. As they led and that has been featured on different During my internship at The Tri- most surprising thing to me was how me around to where they kept these television stations and it all happened in County Herald in Meeker, I discovered nice everyone was. I can honestly say magnificent creatures, I thought about this small town. this while doing stories about things like I never interviewed anyone that wasn’t where I was standing. If you asked me what I got out my dairy cows, blackberry pie, drag racers extremely kind to me. For those who have never been, internship my answer would be this: you and giant horses. Of all the stories I wrote for my Meeker isn’t a big town. At all. don’t have to go to New York City to find When I first started out, I knew it internship, my favorite was probably Typically when people think of big amazing stories about amazing people. was going to be a unique summer. I was a story about a Clydesdale farm just stories, they think of large towns. Yet Sometimes the best stories you find hap- staying with my cousin in Chandler, who outside of Meeker. As a horse lover, there I stood in the middle of a Clydes- pen right in your backyard where no one allowed me to bring my horse with me, the story fascinated me from the start. dale farm that has sold hitch horses to ever thought to look. and the town of Meeker itself was just Then I met the owners, and listened as Budweiser for their TV commercials, Continued on Page 11 The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016 11

Continued from Page 10 DANA BRANHAM • University of Oklahoma • Tulsa World The night before my first day at the kind of people I got to work with. That’s Sarah, the marketing director at the And Susan, the World’s executive edi- Tulsa World, I was at a grocery store in what made this internship as unforget- World, always showed me that she val- tor, was always a welcoming presence in Tulsa, with a friend and future co-worker table as it was – the people. I didn’t have ued my opinion – whether it was inviting the newsroom. After my first few weeks, who welcomed me to the city with a any life-changing assignments this sum- me to a Pokemon Go-themed meeting to I went to the daily morning meeting place to stay for the summer. mer, but I was surrounded by people get my thoughts or for being completely as the web desk representative, and I couldn’t focus on my grocery list who told me, with their words and their on board when I asked to pass out cop- those were intimidating at first: it was – or much of anything, for that matter. actions, that I mattered – that my ideas ies of the paper downtown on National all the top editors around the table, plus I was caught up thinking about what I were welcome and my opinions were Newspaper Day. When I go back to my me. When I’d pitch ideas, Susan would was supposed to do this summer, in a valued. staff in the fall, I’ll remember how much encourage me to run with them and try new city, in a big newsroom. I felt unpre- When I go back to lead the OU Daily it meant to me to simply be asked for new things. pared and nervous, and when my mom staff this year, I’m so thankful to take my ideas. So to everyone I worked with this called to make sure I hadn’t forgotten back with me a few things I learned, just From Mike, the World’s managing summer: thank you for sharing your my social security card and passport in from watching my co-workers in action. editor (and my desk neighbor), I heard time and your leadership with me. Look- Norman (I did), I was sure I’d start cry- From Jason, the World’s web editor, I endless patience and thoughtfulness. ing back to my first day in Tulsa – when ing in the middle of Reasor’s (I didn’t). saw an excellent example of leadership. Mike’s phone was always ringing, usu- I was nervous and unsure of what I The night before my last day at the Jason never missed an opportunity to ally with people on the other end who could bring to the table – I couldn’t have Tulsa World, I stayed up late, writing praise his staff. In the first few weeks, had a problem with their subscription expected how fast I’d fall in love with thank-you notes to the people I worked when I was still feeling shaky on where or who had questions about an ongoing this place. with instead of packing to go home the I could contribute, he always made sure bingo contest. If I can learn to speak half next day. I ran out of thank-you cards, to let me know when I was doing some- as kindly to people calling the Daily’s which should say something about the thing right. newsroom, we’ll be in good shape.

BRYCE McELHANEY • University of Oklahoma • Enid News & Eagle The two months I spent at the Enid ten much on crime before the intern- Waukomis Fire Department, mingling ing the ride, I shot video and talked with News & Eagle were insightful, to say ship, his guidance and approach was with the fire chief and the other volun- the paramedics about their experiences. the least. I learned a lot about com- incredibly helpful. teers. To our surprise, there weren’t I was also fortunate enough to end munication and how the writers main- My time in Enid consisted of several many fires happening in the area, so my last week in Enid by getting bit by a tain relationships with their sources. I different experiences, but meeting the instead, we checked out the fire trucks K-9 unit. I sported a thick bite suit and spent most of my days frequenting the people of Enid was my favorite part; they and talked around a large table as they made no attempts at running from the courthouse, attending sentencings and collectively told the story of their home. played cards to pass the time. ferocious dog. reading affidavits with the senior crime One of my favorite days spent at work Another great moment was taking a Overall, it was a great time. reporter, Cass Rains. Since I hadn’t writ- was July Fourth. I spent the day at the ride-along with the Enid Life EMS. Dur-

DELEANIE MORIELLO • University of Oklahoma • The Norman Transcript The Norman Transcript welcomed passion for writing, especially within have always preached the importance of personal life and career. Being a part of me with open arms but I was still hesi- the community I live in. The Transcript writing but I never fully processed how The Transcript newsroom has been a tant with the entire internship process. inserts itself in the community by car- vital it was until now. I had to quickly great experience. I was nervous I wouldn’t be taken seri- ing about what is going on and actually adjust and learn to write like a journalist. Overall, The Transcript exceeded all ously as I was still in school and my only keeping community relationships. That The newsroom is one of the main rea- my expectations. I overcame every fear work experience was waitressing. I had moment, my fears went away. I trusted sons why I got to strengthen my writing coming into this internship. I was wel- no idea what to expect and that terrified myself, the internship and my ability to with every article I wrote. comed by the staff, introduced to valu- me. Within the first hour, my thought learn. They edited my work and encouraged able journalism knowledge and I gained process completely changed. The internship allowed me to write a positive atmosphere. The newsroom a stronger appreciation for newspapers. I realized everyone at The Transcript press releases, construct data and write acted like they were a little family away I’m thankful The Transcript gave me an seemed genuine and willing to help. I articles within The Norman Transcript from home. They spend a lot of time opportunity to work for them. experienced what it was like to have and Norman Magazine. My professors together and boost one another in their

MORGAN SMITH • Oklahoma Baptist University • The Hennessey Clipper

I had only been working at my col- newspaper industry than I would have if I talked to a couple who fly airplanes, ruption in Hennessey, but its stories lege’s newspaper for a year when I got I’d just stuck to reporting. a man who met his biological father for weren’t insignificant. this internship. I was attracted to print To tell a good story every week, the first time less than a year ago, a There’s value in our day-to-day lives, because I love to write, but I fell in love you need to know how to present it to woman who overcame melanoma and a and those who work on small town news- with journalism as a whole. your readers, and I was encouraged to Hennessey graduate who works for the papers recognize that. After more than 320 hours of intern- improve the skills I already had while OKC Thunder. I hope to continue telling stories for ing with The Hennessey Clipper, I’m developing new ones. I was introduced to a woman who a long time. sure that it will be a lasting relationship. My co-workers were incredibly spent two years losing weight in order I’m grateful to the staff of The Hen- While working with The Clipper I was patient with me and I can say that they to give her brother a kidney. nessey Clipper – Barb, April, Linda and asked to do more than tell a story with fostered a positive working environment I attended town and school board Tracie – for taking me on and teaching the written word. I also took pictures, that I will miss. meetings and watched them give birth me the ins and outs of working at a designed pages and helped deliver the Journalism, after all, is built on rela- to a new building project. newspaper. papers the day after they came off the tionships with people, and what goes on As interesting as these stories were, To the people of Hennessey, thank press. in their lives. they all came from ordinary people. you for letting me tell your stories. Those were steps outside of my com- Hennessey is bigger than my home- I never wrote a breaking news story, fort zone, but I learned more about the town, so I was introduced to a variety of other than accident reports for the web. people with their own stories to tell. There were no tales of murder and cor- 12 The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016 A professor’s primer on polling

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Guymon Daily Herald Journalism Professor, population there will be no margin of Panhandle Proud for 126 years Home Of Bill and Sherril Wicker &LW\:LOO6DYH%LJRQ'HPROLWLRQ 2016 University of Central Oklahoma, By STEVE DYE the demolition project. prised at the competitiveness Fairbanks noted that exten- News Staff Writer The work had been pro- of the bid process, the winning sive preparation has been FALL Blackwell receives stay on he City of Ponca City will jected to cost approximately bidder had been thoroughly done to coordinate the effort error, but that isn’t possible in most Tsee a substantial reduc- $175,000. vetted through checking previ- with various utility companies, tion over the projected cost for Sixteen contractors attended ous projects completed by the and that a 6-foot security fence CROPS [email protected] the pending demolition of the a pre-bid meeting at Hutchins contractors. will be required to secure the TOUR Hutchins Memorial Auditori- on August 2, with five not bid- “They have been involved work site at all times during hearings with ethics commission um and an even larger savings ding. in many demolitions done on the project. on upcoming street projects by Of the 11 bids received, three a similar scale, including sev- Ponca City will also see SET virtue of winning bids accept- came in at over $300,000, with a eral large hospitals, and they upcoming street work done at %\$SULO&REOH tion of being forced to choose case.” cases). ed by the City Commission at high bid of $354,850. Two bids received very good reviews a less than anticipated cost. SEPT. 1 JGKUHSRUWHU#JPDLOFRP between the assertion of his Blackwell continues to its final regular session meet- received were over $250,000, from everyone that they have Traffic Engineering Manag- ing of August. three came in between $122,000 worked with,” Fairbanks said. er Mike Lane appeared before constitutional rights or a cer- maintain his innocence of The Board of Commission- and $189,000, and three were “We feel very good about it.” the Board to present the best As criminal hearings tain examination of alleged any wrongdoing, according ers voted unanimously — and below $100,000. As the firm’s name suggests, bid received for four street move for former District facts giving rise to the crimi- to court documents, and has gladly — to accept a win- The surprise that it could all work will be done with refurbishments approved by nal Information.” invoked his constitutional Now the key question – how big a ning bid for the auditorium’s be accomplished that cheaply heavy equipment. No explo- the Commission two meetings 61 Representative Gus Getting sick of polls? So are your removal that is less than half was as big as the savings to sives or wrecking balls are to ago. Blackwell, a stay on the The charges against rights under the advisement of the engineer’s estimate for the City. be used by the company. On July 25 Commissioners hearings with the Oklahoma Blackwell stem from alle- of legal counsel. the contract. “We appreciate the work that The timeline calls for 30 days unanimously approved the four City Engineer Jim Fairbanks you and your department have for G & G Dozer to execute the street projects — the resur- Ethics Commission has been gations of using campaign On Aug. 16, a docu- appeared before the Commis- already completed in prepara- contract and secure insurance facing of segments of Third, granted. funds for personal pur- ment filed shows that sion to present the results of tion for this project, and we bonding for the project, with Fourth and Fifth Streets along In a filing from Aug. 8 poses, a failure to report the Oklahoma Ethics sample do you need to conduct an accu- 11 bids received by the City were shocked to see such a the demolition anticipated to with Pioneer Road — at a then readers, I expect. We’re drowning in that ranged from a high that low number,” Commissioner begin sometime between mid- projected cost of $647,571. Oklahoma Panhandle with the Oklahoma County campaign expenditures, Commission has agreed to was more than double the Lanita Chapman commented September and early October. The winning bid, submit- Research & Extension Center/ District Court, an agreement knowingly filing false cam- allow Blackwell to be relieved estimate to a low of $81,400 with Fairbanks at the podium. The 45-day calendar project is ted by Ponca City’s Evans & tendered by G & G Dozer Com- Fairbanks said that while his expected to be completed by Associates, came in at over Field Research Services Unit to stay civil case proceedings paign reports and submit- of the 10 day response peri- pany LLC of Caney, Kan. for department had also been sur- mid-November. $200,000 less. Commissioners Rt 1, Box 86 M or 2852 pending the completion of ting false documents to od, pending the outcome of voted unanimously to accept Mile 23 Road in Goodwell, the related criminal proceed- the ethics commission. The criminal proceedings. rate poll? the mill and overlay bid ten- OK. The tour is Thursday, them in election year. dered at $453,343. ings was granted. same allegations are made Blackwell faced an ethics September 1, 2016 with reg- Another Load to Refinery (See CITY, Page 2) The filing states that against him in both the commission investigation istration taking place 8:00 am-8:30am. The tour is at Blackwell has invoked his civil and criminal proceed- in March under allegations 8:30 am-11:50am and lunch Fifth Amendment rights in ings in Oklahoma County that he “double-dipped” on You’re not going to believe the answer. 6HDUFK is at 12:00 pm (reservation the civil proceedings against district court. expense reimbursements Americans distrust them, and don’t required). him by the ethics commis- The filing goes on to state, For more details, go to sion. The document further “Here, there is no strong :DUUDQW page 2. states, “the Defendant is public interest in proceed- BLACKWELL

BLACKWELL placed in the untenable posi- ing expeditiously with this CITY COMMISSIONERS voted unanimously Monday night to accept CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Timing, wording of questions, training ([HFXWHG a contract in the amount of $81,400 with G & G Dozer Company LLC understand them, especially if they dis- RAMAN — Kay County of Caney, Kan. to go forth with the demolition of the Hutchins Memo- BDistrict Attorney Brian rial Auditorium. Work is expected to begin on the 45-day project in mid-September or early October. (News Photo by Rolf Clements) INDEX Hermanson confirmed offi- cials executed a search war- rant at a residence in Braman Concerns swarm Denim & Pearls of the pollsters, polling methods, and Monday night. Around Town‡ agree with the results. The District Attorney’s Task Force, sheriff deputies and State Wants Court wildlife officials responded. Sheriff-elect Steve Kelley 1HZV‡ Right to Farm set for October said in the beginning depu- ties responded to the resi- other factors also affect a poll’s validity, dence for a welfare check on To Exclude Voters I think that’s where newspapers have a woman who reportedly con- ENVER (AP) — Kansas is elections until the case, one 2SLQLRQ‡ sumed bleach. A search war- Dasking a federal appeals of at least four the state is fac- rant was later obtained. court to keep thousands of ing over its law, is decided at Kelley said Jesse Clayton people who haven’t yet pro- trial. The state has said that /LIHVW\OH‡ Epperly, 26, was arrested on vided the documents to prove ruling could affect as many as outstanding warrants and that they are U.S. citizens from 50,000 potential voters by the not just the sample size. And sample size items related to a burglary voting in November’s elec- November elections. an obligation to explain them. that occurred in 2014 were tion. Kansas Secretary of State &ODVVLILHGV‡ also recovered. Judges from the 10th U.S. Kris Kobach wants the Kelley said wildlife offi- Circuit Court of Appeals in appeals court to overturn her cials were called to the scene Denver are set to hear argu- preliminary order. SIGNAL POSTS and utility wires had to be hoisted as this 185,000 pound refinery production vessel because the homeowner &RPLFV‡ made the turn from U.S. 177 onto U.S. 60 at 7 p.m. Monday as it completed the journey to the Phillips ments Tuesday in the legal In the appeal, Kobach, a reportedly kept rattlesnakes fight over how the state national leader in Republican is not dependent on “population” size. 66 Ponca City Refinery. The total load including the 132 foot long trailer stood at 21.75 feet high and as pets. enforces its proof-of-citizen- voting requirement efforts, So what follows is a briefer revision of weighed a combined 358,440 pounds, according to information relayed to The News. (News Photo Epperly was booked in the by Rolf Clements) ship requirement for voters argued that the motor voter 6SRUWV‡ county jail. who register at motor vehicle law doesn’t bar states from offices. asking for proof of citizenship Since 1993, states must and that it doesn’t make sense allow people to register to to hold people who register to That said, to get a sense of how peo- vote when they apply for or vote elsewhere in the state to a column four years ago. Part two next renew their driver’s licens- a higher standard than those &LW\2SSRVHV6WDWH4XHVWLRQ es. The so-called motor-voter who apply to register at motor WEATHER By STEVE DYE State Question 779, if adopt- Mayor Homer Nicholson at the country. law says that people can only vehicle offices. News Staff Writer ed, would raise the state’s City Hall on Monday night. And in Oklahoma, cities and be asked for “minimal infor- The American Civil Liber- %\$SULO&REOH mation” when registering to ties Union sued on behalf of 7XHVGD\·V klahoma finds itself sales and use tax by 1 percent “Everyone knows that teach- towns rely on sales tax as the JGKUHSRUWHU#JPDLOFRP Obetween a rock and a hard to support investments in pub- ers should be paid more, and only tax generation stream for vote, allowing them to simply the League of Women Voters 3UHFLSLWDWLRQDVRI ple in Oklahoma might vote on “Right place in these difficult eco- lic education, CareerTech and that more money is needed for revenue. Unlike other states, affirm they are citizens. and people whose registra- SPZDV month. nomic times in any number of higher education, with 69.5 everything in education from Oklahoma municipalities do A federal judge in May tem- tions were held up because 3UHFLSLWDWLRQIRUWKH The Fourth Annual Denim & Pearls fundraiser is ways, with the chasm between percent of an estimated $615 programs to supplies. It really not share in property and porarily blocked Kansas from the state said they were budgets and education hitting million in additional sales tax frustrates me — it’s frustrating other taxes for revenue to sup- disenfranchising about 18,000 incomplete. 0RQWKLV coming up, and this year you have the chance to help perhaps the hardest while that would be charged to con- for all of us — to be kind of on port local operations. who registered to vote at Kobach has championed the out members of the community as they go up in the being the deepest. sumers earmarked for local the razor’s edge with this for The Board of Commission- motor vehicle offices without documentation requirement battle against cancer. The state offers its educa- school districts. lawmakers at the state and the ers opened its final regular providing citizenship paper- as a way to prevent non-citi- to Farm” or another issue, you need work such as birth certificates zens from voting, particularly 5LJKWWR)DUP$PHQGPHQW6WDWH4XHVWLRQVWDWHVLWZLOOSURYLGHPRUH Oklahoma Panhandle Partners has helped or is tors the second lowest salary It calls for a $5,000 annual local level. But to raise rates session meeting of August I suggest you go to this link – http:// or naturalization papers. immigrants who are in the level in the country. increase in that salary for pre- to where we have the highest on Monday by voting unani- protection for farmers and ranchers. currently helping over 100 clients who have been Voters in November will be kindergarten through 12th- sales tax in the country puts mously in favor of a resolution U.S. District Judge Julie U.S. illegally. Critics contend (Courtesy photo) asked to address that issue, grade teachers, the onus on every city and opposing State Question 779. Robinson ordered the state the requirement suppresses diagnosed with some form of cancer, including one but at a cost that would effec- “This is an extremely dif- town in the state.” (See QUESTION, Page 2) to register them for federal turnout. woman named Dottie. tively raise the Oklahoma’s ficult measure, and it is very The last time teachers 6WDIIUHSRUW SQ 777 is a state constitutional Dottie was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, diag- roughly only 400 registered, or likely, sales tax rate to the highest in very difficult for lawmakers received a pay raise was a amendment created to protect ranch- nosed just a short two weeks after the death of her tinyurl.com/gv5j7k9 – and reprint it. the nation. to address,” said Ponca City decade ago, when lawmakers Oklahomans will be making a deci- ers and farmers from some government returned for a special session. husband in April. OKPP is working with Dottie to Supporters have posted many 2NODKRPDQV7R3D\)HH sion Nov. 8 on the Right to Farm interference and out-of-state special purchase supplies for prostheses. These devices are reasons in their demands KLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Amendment, State Question 777, which interests. for raises: statewide teacher not covered by any government programs. NEWS TODAY Every Oklahoma motor- shortages, low teacher morale O is causing some concerns for farmers McAlester News-Capital reported ist will pay an additional $5 The organization provides gags cards, restaurant voters selected randomly for a five per- and increased need for emer- and ranchers. SQ 777 is needed in order to pre- beginning later this month for cards, lodging and grocery vouchers, cancer infor- Edit if you wish. I’d appreciate a byline What’s Inside What’s Outside gency qualified teachers. The official final ballot states the vent groups from dictating farming a new license plate unveiled The National Center for mation and many other services to assist cancer AT PONCA CITY AIRPORT on Monday that features the HIGHLIGHTS Education Statistics reports new section that would be added to the and ranching practices. However, they outline of the state bird — a patients and their families. the average teacher salary in 7 p.m...... 86 10 p.m. ....79 scissortail flycatcher — on a Oklahoma Constitution creates guar- reported it does not prohibit furture 2 — Motorcycle crashes kill 4 in Oklahoma was $44,128 during “We are committed to helping relieve the finan- 7 a.m...... 76 11 a.m. . . . 83 light blue background. the 2012-13 school year, the anteed rights to engage in farming legislatures from acting on agriculture- state since Saturday. Yesterday’s maximum 88 Gov. Mary Fallin unveiled cial burdens of cancer and providing information cent margin of error. Yep, that’s all. most recent year reported. and ranching consisting of “the right related issues. Minimum past 24 hours 74 the new license plate during to people that are suffering from the diagnosis and or some mention, if you wish. 3 — Cross country event scheduled Only Mississippi reported a Precip 24 hours ending noon — a press conference with state to make use of agricultural technology, When reading SQ 777, it shows lower average teacher salary. effects of cancer,” OKPP Executive Committee mem- none officials on Monday. The new here Thursday. At the other end of the issue, the right to make use of livestock pro- farmers will have more power over plates cost the state about ber Becky Baggerly wrote in a release. Relative humidity 89 percent at Oklahoma’s average sales tax 6 — Lady Cats win in rout. $2.05 to produce. The state cedures, and the right to make use of what they can do with their land. 11 a.m. rate is 8.77 percent and Ponca The event will take place on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at is expected to net about $11 ranching practices.” The Tulsa World reported it would Max wind velocity 22 mph at City’s combined sales tax rate Pickle Creek Center, located at 822 NE Sixth St. in Here’s how the margin of error fig- 8 — County records show 293 in 8:53 a.m. today million from the issuance of It continues to say, “these constitu- protect the use of agricultural technol- is 8.667 percent. This places the new tags, as well as an Guymon. Dinner and drinks will be provided, along Polling can be very accurate, as with jail now. Kaw Lake Level 1,008.41 the state as having the sixth additional $4 million from tional rights receive extra protection ogy, livestock procedures and ranch- Kaw Lake Discharge 8,920 cfs highest sales tax rate in the with a brief program, entertainment, raffles and live INDEX increased compliance from Generating Plant — 5,000 cfs country. under this measure that not all consti- ing practices. If approved by voters, it motorists who have failed to and silent auctions. Barometric pressure 11 a.m. The passage of SQ779 would tutional rights receive. This extra pro- would make it more difficult to pass Comics ...... 5 renew their tags over the last (Sea level) 30.03 Steady elevate Oklahoma to the high- The organization is also seeking corporate spon- year, state tax officials esti- tection is a limit on lawmakers’ ability laws regulating the agriculture indus- Crossword ...... 9 est combined sales tax rate in sors for Denim & Pearls, with different monetary lev- ures. Suppose a poll of 400 Panhandle Tomorrow mate. OKLAHOMA GOV. Mary Fallin, foreground, speaks at a news confer- to interfere with the exercise of these try. Nate Silver’s “538” that called every Deaths ...... 2 Sun Rises 6:54 Sets 8:04 The cost for renewing reg- ence to reveal a new design for the state license plate in Oklahoma els. In-kind donations including services, certificates istration for most vehicles rights. Under this extra protection, no Enid News & Eagle reported the Horoscope...... 3 Forecast City. Every Oklahoma motorist will pay an additional $5 for a new and items will be put up for auction. The deadline for 1HDUO\1HZV ranges from $21 a year for cars plate that features the outline of the state bird, a scissortail flycatch- law can interfere with these rights, measure would prohibit Legislature corporate sponsors to be included on printed materi- Markets ...... 8 Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a and trucks 17 years and older er, on a blue background. (AP Photo) unless the law is justified by a compel- from passing laws that would take low around 76. South wind 14 to to $91 annually for cars up to als is Sept. 22, so make sure you get your information voters shows they favor seceding from Neighborhood Chef ...... 10 16 mph. Wednesday: A 20 percent Art and literary entries for four years old. negotiators for the House and Conner Correctional Center in ling state interest—a clearly identi- away the right to employ agricultural in soon! News Briefs ...... 3 chance of showers and thunder- judging are now being accept- Most of the additional rev- Senate, and the revenue it is Hominy. fied state interest of the highest order. technology and livestock production state in 2012. Some can be very mislead- ed until noon Friday for the enue generated from the new expected to generate was used The reflective coating on the Oklahoma Panhandle Partners can be contacted storms. Partly sunny, with a high Additionally, the law must be necessary without a compelling state interest. Opinion ...... 4 near 92. South southwest wind 13 Ponca Tribe Arts and Crafts plates will go into a newly to help close a $1.3 billion hole current license plates, which by phone at (580)468-OKPP (6577) or by email to 15 mph. Wednesday Night: A 50 and Literary Free Fair to be created State Public Safety in this year’s state budget. feature a Native American to serve that compelling state interest.” While it may prohibit legilsture from at [email protected]. Donations to the orga- Sports ...... 6-7 held in conjunction with the Fund that will be available “It does have a little bit of warrior shooting an arrow into percent chance of showers. Mostly The measure does not apply to and passing laws involving agriculutre nization can be sent to the Guymon Community Sudoku ...... 2 cloudy, with a low around 70. 140th Ponca Tribe Celebration, for the Legislature to spend extra money it will bring in to the sky and were first issued in says youth outreach direc- to “support public safety” in go to public safety in the state 2009, is beginning to degrade, does not impact state laws related to employment, McAlester reported state the state by a 52-48 percent margin. The http://myponcacityweather.com Enrichment Foundation (GCEF). Checks should be For Current Weather — tor Nellie Roughface. Entries the state. of Oklahoma, especially dur- making it more difficult for trespass, eminent domain, dominance legislature and local city council will ing. How to know? http://poncacitycalendar.com made payable to GCEF. Donations to OKPP are tax For Calendar — should be brought to the Tribal The bill authorizing the ing a time of a budget short- officers to read at night or in of mineral interests, easements, right lose the ability to protect the public’s Affairs Building dining hall new plates was written by fall,” Fallin said. inclement weather, said Okla- deductible. CLOUDY in White Eagle. All ages can state Rep. Earl Sears and Sen. The tags will be manufac- homa Highway Patrol Chief of way or other property rights, and health if it passes. The OKPP Guymon office, located at 312 N. Main Outside at Noon: enter, but no professionals. Clark Jolley, the chief budget tured by inmates at the Dick Ricky Adams. any state statutes and political subdivi- If passed, the measure will be added St., is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through results are within the margin of error sion ordinances enacted before Dec. 31, to the State Constitution, Section 38 to Thursday, and by appointment after hours. Satellite Hence, here’s the prof’s press primer 2014. Article 2. offices are also available in Beaver and Boise City. on polling, part one. so the election could go either way – it Definition of terms is first. could be 52-43, or 47-52, or any combina- Newspapers featured this month are The Ponca City News, Guymon Daily Herald, • Population – The group to be sur- tion. If, on the other hand, the vote was Hughes County Times, Owasso Reporter, The Cleveland American, Oologah Lake Leader, veyed, such as likely voters, residents 75-25 percent, Oklahoma, you have a Sapulpa Daily Herald, The Madill Record and Clayton Today. of Hennessey, Thunder season ticket problem. holders. Most national polls try to have a perhaps the hardest while being the Wagoner Tribune, Broken Arrow Ledger, • Random – Random does not mean sample of about 1,200 people – for a deepest./The state offers its educators Sand Springs Leader, Skiatook Journal – “haphazard.” It means that every per- margin of error of about plus and minus the second lowest salary level in the impressive new broadsheet formats. son in the population has an equal three percent. country.” Yukon Review’s Jim Powell on the 90th chance of being chosen. It’s easy in Also important in polling is the tim- Guymon Daily Herald explores State anniversary of Route 66, “Yukon rocking a classroom – you put every name ing. As fast as things change in this digi- Question 777, “Concerns swarm Right the route.” in a hat and have a few names pulled tal news country, today’s polls might not to Farm.” Mike Sowell of Clayton Today Oologah Lake Leader – The Wylies’ “A out. Bigger groups require phone be accurate in two days. Other factors and the Talihina American covers the letter to our friends,” about retirement numbers or addresses, all more eas- can affect outcome. Choctaw chief explaining the tribal and selling the paper, what “community” ily available than ever with computer But that’s a separate subject – next water agreement. journalism is all about. data. month, an American’s checklist for eval- The Herald-Democrat in Beaver Garvin County News Star – Jeff Shultz • Sample – The portion of the popula- uating a poll. reports the appointment of a local repre- writes a sales tax story the right way: tion to be chosen randomly to ask the sentative to Trump’s ag team, a voice for “If you are a business person in Strat- poll questions. LOOKIN’EM OVER: POLITICS! Steve the Panhandle. ford or Wynnewood, then June was a • Valid – A poll is valid if the results col- Dye of the The Ponca City News, his Notable: decent month for you./If you are a busi- lected from the sample can be applied lead on State Question 779: “Oklahoma Duncan Banner – Andy Morphew’s ness owner in any other town in Garvin to the entire population. finds itself between a rock and a hard strong detail on a deputy charged with County, then June was not too kind to • Margin of error – Expressed as a plus place in these difficult economic times animal cruelty for letting a police dog you, according….” and minus percentage. Every poll has in any number of ways, with the chasm die in a car. The Country Connection News in Eakly flaws and variables that will affect the between budgets and education hitting Sapulpa Daily Herald – Steve James – Joyce Carney knows how to tell a on a sky diving pastor. The lead: “One story, about a missing man, “Bringing would expect skydiving – particularly Billy Home”: “It has been five months if one is a pastor – to be a literal leap of since Bill Lange got his morning cof- faith./ But….” fee at a Binger convenience store, then Make Sales Soar Like Magic Stigler News Sentinel – Anita Reding’s ordered tires at a Hinton tire shop, Improve your close ratios to 70% or more with the New MiAD refreshing six-word lead, under “Four before heading to work./He was never Wizard! reasons given for chief’s termination”: seen again, except perhaps, for some “Quinton’s police chief has been fired.” mysterious person who may have seen It's a fact that spec ads help close more sales— and yet spec ads are Claremore Daily Progress – Kristy him last./Billy was a man of consistency used less than 20% of the time. Now, with the real-world magic of MiAD®Wizard, personalizing and presenting spec ads for EVERY prospect is as easy as 1-2-3! Sturgill’s story on the life of a lineman, and followed a pattern which would not “Turning the power back on,” about the have taken him east on I-40, where his No training. No time wasted. No more tough sells. people who worked 35 straight hours. pickup was found at the Calumet exit Go to miadwizard.com and see the magic for yourself! Hughes County Times – Terrific the next day.” approach to back-to-school, showing Continued on Page 13 [email protected] first graders, and seniors. ® 800.223.1600 www.metrocreativeconnection.com miadwizard.com Owasso Reporter, Coweta American, The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016 13

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The Madill Record 2^d]ch 99 Years at 16 S. Park Address Creek County’s Original Information Highway Since 1914 ‘In the Arms of Lake Texoma’ 7,0(6 9RO²1XPEHU 0DGLOO0DUVKDOO&RXQW\2.²7KXUVGD\$XJXVW 3DJHVLQ6HFWLRQV²„ $XJ‡1RRIWKHWK\HDURI+XJKHV&RXQW\·V+RPH2ZQHG1HZVSDSHU‡3XEOLVKHGLQ:HWXPND2NOD‡SDJHV6HFWLRQV “ Parachuting Pastor regularly leaps out of perfectly good airplanes Case Update BY STEVEN JAMES Voters Choose Miller to Face Cryer in November SPECIAL TO THE HERALD Nicoletti On Tuesday, Marshall County voters partici- Ellis received 42.95 percent of the votes and pated in a runoff between James Ellis and Johnny Mill-Mill- er came in just behind with 39.95 )LUVW

HEAD’EM UP AWARDS: First place, headlines, about the county fair with Honorable mentions: The Altus “Stiff Drink?”; Enid News & Eagle, on Bill The Lone Grove Ledger, about a sus- something for everyone: Times on Katrina Goforth’s story, “City Hefton’s photo of truck hauling blades pended sheriff and two employees on SEW IT, GROW IT, SHOW IT employee talks trash”; The Cleveland for the wind generators, “Blade Runner”; administrative leave being paid while not and on a story by Molly Raley: American, Natasja Kemp writes about Yukon Review, on Maleyia Vaughn story working following sexual battery charg- NOT YOUR MAMA’S OLD controlled burns, “Fired Up for hunt- about the death of a student, “Gone es, costing the county about $12,000 a HOME ECONOMICS CLASS ANYMORE ing season”; The Canton Times, on a but not forgotten”; The Express-Star in month: Third place, McIntosh County Demo- Toni Goforth photo of fans painting the Chickasha, on Jessica Lane photo of IT’S A GOOD THING THE COUNTY crat and The Eufaula Indian Journal, parking lot mascot image, “”Re-FUR- a musician, “Mandolin Maestro”; Mid- HAS LOTS OF MONEY on Jerry Fink’s story about a murder bishing Canton’s tiger”; El Reno Tribune, west City Beacon, on Jeff Harrison story Second place, The Madill Record, two conviction, quoting a deputy, in all caps: on Ray Dyer’s story about the class about a flood plain issue, “Looking for ‘WE GOT HIM’ action lawsuit on bars over charging, dry land.” 14 The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016 Even with release of iPhone 7, buyers still have choices

and Adobe applications if Office 360 It’s easy to get wooed by the Preferences. Look under the Adobe Computer Notes and Creative Cloud accounts are appearance of these devices but if Bridge Menu on Macs and under Edit from the road set up. And Google provides its full it’s costing you more than a couple > Preferences on Windows computers. by Wilma (Melot) Newby share of applications – if you have a of hours wages per month to own the Note that exported cache files [email protected] Google account. phone it may be time to look for one are hidden. To find them in Adobe Samsung and Huawei phones go that’s just as pretty but costs less. Bridge choose View > Show Hidden Files. With the release of the new head-to-head on specs in the high- Don’t forget that if you purchase a That’s a useful thing to know. iPhone 7 on September 7, it’s time end phones – and give Apple a run phone at Amazon or a Google store, These same commands can be for straight talk about phones. for their money. We’ll see if the you can take that phone to your used to reset InDesign and Photo- The smartphone is your handheld iPhone 7 can stack up to the Huawei carrier’s office and have the chip shop. But be sure that you know how computer. These devices are getting P8 or the Nexus 6. installed along with all your contacts to get all the preferences back for faster with more memory and drive The Nexus 6 has an aeronautical- from your old phone. the program, such as CMYK settings space all the time. grade anodized aluminum body and Finally, don’t overlook features for Photoshop. But before you dash out to buy a sapphire-crystal lens camera, not to such as call clarity and bluetooth new phone, you need to think about mention it’s fast and beautiful. capacity for syncing with your car. COMPUTER SAFETY it and look carefully at the contracts. Although there really weren’t any And in the long run, battery life is a DURING EARTHQUAKES The rules for buying phones has big surprises with the September 7 big deal with all phones. After the large 5.8 earthquake changed a lot. release of the iPhone 7, here’s what by Pawnee, Oklahoma, I would be There are three major contenders we now know. It’s resistant to water RESET ADOBE BRIDGE looking around desks in the office to for the money in your wallet. The and has a better policy for replacing If you pick out photos for your make sure computers are in a place first two are Apple and Samsung. But a cracked screen with Apple Care. newspapers using Adobe Bridge, where they won’t fall off the desk. unless you’re a phone expert, you Also new is the 12-megapixel camera this month’s lesson – How to Reset Also, look for book shelves above may have never heard of the third on the dual wide-angle lens and tele- Adobe Bridge – is for you. the computer that could possibly fall option – Huawei Technologies Co. photo lens. I’ve heard there’s up to 3 on the CPU – or an employee’s head. Ltd. (Pronounced Wah-Way.) Based GB of RAM in the new phone. Many The 2009 and newer iMacs are at in China, it’s one of the biggest in the of the Android phones now come the greatest risk of having screens world. It started out in networking with 3 to 8 GB of RAM allowing fluid break if they fall from a desk. and now has its finger in lots of pies. movement between lots of applica- Don’t forget to backup your most The Huawei company partners tions running at the same time. The It’s all about the cache that stores critical files in at least two places, with Google to make Nexus phones, iPhone 7 will have 32 to 256 GB of thumbnail and metadata information such as on a cloud location (Carbo- as well as Honor phones and its own drive space, but it’s not removable. on the hard drive of the computer; nite, One drive, Google Drive) and brand, the Huawei P8. However, it’s an upgrade for even the sometimes it can really add up. To a local backup drive that is easy to lower end model. relieve the program of its overabun- retrieve but offsite. Even a large The cost of these smartphones is dance of information, try the follow- flash drive in your pocket with the comparable to our computers. ing: subscribers list and a backup of the And carriers no longer give breaks On a Macintosh computer, first books is a great tool. A few templates for the cost of phones. Now they quit the program. Hold down Shift + and the Font folder would be nice, charge a fee per month plus interest Option + Command and restart the pro- too. You could rebuild the paper just like any credit card company. gram from the Dock. Hold down the from these simple files. With noted problems of the Sam- For example, $25 per month X 30 mouse button on the icon of the pro- Also try to find a software pro- sung batteries in their largest phone months equals $750, which makes gram in the Dock and go up to Open. gram that automatically makes your and the high price of the iPhone, your phone even more expensive. On a Windows computer start the backup. That means you set it up Huawei is positioned to make giant Some are as high as $1,000 with program from the tray or by double and forget it. There are lots of pro- strides into the market. interest. And that’s without the car- clicking and right away hold down grams out there. One Drive will sync Huawei phones in all flavors now rier cost, which can add anywhere Control + Alt + Shift and start the pro- any folder you set up as will Google run the latest Android operating sys- from $40 to $80 per month. gram. Drive or Dropbox. tem, Marshmallow 6. Marshmallow I always advise looking at the actu- A pop-up window comes up and Apple’s Time Machine is a great is smooth running and controls the al price of the phone and then at the asks the following questions: Reset tool for this but if your external drive usage of the battery much better charge per month times the amount Preferences, Purge Entire Thumbnail Cache fills up be sure to only throw away with a “Dose” mode that kicks in of months. Do the math. See what or Reset Standard Workspaces. What you the backups ONE AT A TIME or the whenever the handset is left unat- the real cost of the phone is before want to do here is to Purge Entire finder on the computer could crash. tended. It has everything you need buying. There are some good deals Thumbnail Cache. This frees up the Each of these backups is a complete in a phone. It runs Microsoft Office out there so do your homework. program from looking through thou- copy of the whole drive holding thou- sands of thumbnails to draw the first sands of files. One of these is a lot for screen you see. Many people stop the finder to count and delete. using Bridge because it comes up so It takes a while to get rid of some LEGAL ADVICE slow when its cache get full. If the of these but if your plan is to keep Preferences > Cache is set to over 100 the most current ones, it’s the way to is just one of the benefits of being a member of the Oklahoma Press go. Reformatting the drive is a fast, Association’s Legal Services Plan. Remove the worry of needing days and you’re using it a lot, it will professional advice by enrolling today. For more information contact: become slow. Try using the 30-day easy way if you don’t care about the default. backups already on the drive. OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION’S The cache can be controlled from Don’t forget to make sure your phone is safe and back it up, too. LEGAL SERVICES PLAN OPA Computer Consultant Wilma Newby’s column is brought to you by the Oklahoma Advertising Network 1-888-815-2672 or 405-499-0020 (OAN). For more information on the OAN program, contact Oklahoma Press Service at (405) 499-0020. The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016 15

‘Measure twice, cut once’ works for your website, too OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION STAFF DIRECTORY with this, having one that never changes Let’s also discuss the term “landing That InterWeb is worse. page.” A landing page is essentially a Thing Artlessness out of the way, let’s talk “home page” for your various catego- ADMINISTRATION by Keith Burgin about planning your website. ries, communities, or levels of news. MARK THOMAS [email protected] Forethought: ask yourself a few ques- Let’s say, for the sake of discussion, Executive Vice President tions: that one of your big focuses is sports. [email protected] • (405) 499-0033 • How many communities do you You cover sports at the local, regional, Just like building a print newspa- cover? Will you cover news at the state state, and national level. On your upper JEANNIE FREEMAN per, building a news website requires and national level as well? main navigation, there’s a link that says, Accounting Manager forethought, clean architecture, logical • What information from each com- “sports.” navigation, and a proper platform. The munity do you plan to offer? For that In this case, I suggest a major land- [email protected] • (405) 499-0027 major difference between newspaper matter, what information categories? ing page for sports. On that page, you’ll SCOTT WILKERSON and news website, though, is that the • How will you combine categories display a few “featured” stories that website’s content is accessible from now from different communities or levels? could be from any level, then below that Front Office/Building Mgr. on. That’s one of its primary strengths… How will you segment them off? section – under clearly marked divid- [email protected] • (405) 499-0020 and a crucial consideration in the lead- • How in-depth will you go with your ers – you’ll display a few articles from up to your build. coverage at each level and how will you your highest priority category “local,” MEMBER SERVICES There’s a lot of road between the break the story into multiple pages if then below it, “regional,” “state,” and LISA (POTTS) SUTLIFF day I stopped making websites profes- necessary? “national.” Member Services Director sionally and today. Much has changed. • Will you include photos? How about On the right side you can insert a [email protected] • (405) 499-0026 Enough has not, though, that I think photo galleries? What about advertising? navigation bar that links to each section some basic principles bear review. These are all preliminary questions and each of those sections will have ADVERTISING This column will be published in mul- and I guarantee you it’s not all you need a landing page that can guide you to tiple parts because I’m going to cover to think about before you even begin a “local” sports by age of the article. LANDON COBB a lot of ground – mind you, still only in website build. This is a simple example of one cat- Sales Director general terms. I know it’s old school, but when egory, but it can sort a lot of articles [email protected] • (405) 499-0022 Let me first bluntly make a case for you’re mapping out your website’s archi- and make them easy to access. Don’t not creating a website or a social media tecture, I suggest sketching it all out on forget, part of the power of a website is CINDY SHEA presence. paper – big paper. that it can archive old stories, and that’s Advertising Director If you have no interest in updating Your architecture will decide how you important. [email protected] • (405) 499-0023 or maintaining an online tool, I suggest present articles, where your navigation We can delve into why that’s so cru- against creating it – website, Facebook, leads you, and how your information is cial and discuss choosing a content BRENDA POER what have you. A dormant Web pres- organized. Your readers should be able management system in my next column. Advertising Assistant ence is a big black eye for your business. to find what they need quickly and with Until then, if you’re working on a project There are those who argue that, today, very little confusion… and from section like this, just keep this old adage in mind [email protected] • (405) 499-0035 not having some sort of digital/social to section, the way they find it should be – measure twice, cut once. Talk to you media outlet looks bad. While I agree consistent. That’s all architecture. next month. CREATIVE SERVICES JENNIFER GILLILAND Creative Services Director Too much ‘gilding the lilly’ in advertising [email protected] • (405) 499-0028 ASHLEY NOVACHICH BY JOHN FOUST showing people standing in line to give her career. “I had been asked to design Editorial/Creative Assistant testimonial quotes. That will say the a logo for a new client. As I worked, I The cliché “gild the lily” is a mis- [email protected] • (405) 499-0029 quotation of a line from Shakespeare: company is so popular that there isn’t gained a lot of creative momentum, and “To gild refined gold, to paint the lily room in the ad for all of the quotes.” ended up with 15 or 16 ideas. A few were COMPUTER ADVICE … is wasteful and ridiculous excess.” That was the beginning of the end of obviously better than others, but I felt Correctly quoted or not, this common a good idea. The ad manager insisted on a need to present them all. That was a WILMA (MELOT) NEWBY phrase refers to the unnecessary prac- accompanying Isaac when he presented bad move. It overwhelmed him to see Computer Consultant tice of embellishing something which the ad to the construction company’s all those logos, and he couldn’t make a [email protected] • (405) 499-0031 doesn’t need embellishing. marketing director. The original ele- decision. After that, I limited logo pre- Unfortunately, there’s a lot of lily ments in the ad conveyed information sentations to three choices,” she said. DIGITAL CLIPPING gilding in the world of advertising. I in an honest, straightforward style. But There are plenty of other examples: KEITH BURGIN remember talking to Isaac about an the standing-in-line photo came across The ad campaign with copy points that Clipping Director idea he had developed for one of his as an irrelevant gimmick. According to stray away from the main theme. The accounts, a construction company that Isaac, the client laughed at the idea, and layout with too many elements, because [email protected] • (405) 499-0024 his boss felt the need to defend it. As the advertiser doesn’t understand that was celebrating its 25th anniversary. His KYLE GRANT idea was a good one. It connected the a result, the idea was rejected outright an ad needs breathing room (white company’s rich history to the growth of and the account decided not to run space). The extra word that adds noth- Digital Clipping Dept. the community and their commitment anything at all in the paper to announce ing to the message. (The word “very” [email protected] to their customer base. It featured three their anniversary. comes to mind.) sections: 1. their history, 2. their ser- What went wrong? This was a clas- Sometimes the most creative step is JENNIFER BEATLEY-CATES vices, and 3. testimonial quotes. It was sic case of gilding the lily – subtraction to know when to stop. Just like a good Digital Clipping Dept. designed as a full-color, two-page spread, by addition – fueled by the ad man- car has good brakes, so should a good [email protected] • (405) 499-0045 which would represent the largest ad ager’s ego. The ad was fine until she idea. buy in that account’s history. insisted on adding something that didn’t GENERAL INQUIRIES Isaac’s ad manager liked the idea so belong. She didn’t know when enough © Copyright 2016 by John Foust. All rights reserved. (405) 499-0020 much that she wanted to join the fun. was enough. John Foust has conducted training programs for She said, “Let’s put a long horizontal A graphic designer once shared a thousands of newspaper advertising professionals. Fax: (405) 499-0048 photo across the bottom of both pages, valuable lesson she learned early in For more information, email [email protected]. Toll-free in OK: 1-888-815-2672 16 The Oklahoma Publisher // September 2016 OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS CONTEST WINNERS

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