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Kansas Publisher Official Monthly Publication of the Kansas Press Association May 4, 2011 The Kansas Publisher Official monthly publication of the Kansas Press Association May 4, 2011 Inside Today Page 2 Kevin Slimp contrasts two newspapers, but sees many similarities. Page 3 Why not do a “100-day Re- view” on elected offi cials, says Jim Pumarlo. Page 4 New KPA president Patrick Lowry of the Hays Daily News says there’s a new sheriff in town. The family of John H. Stauffer gathered prior to Ruth Stauffer and Kathy Stauffer. Standing (from the induction ceremony. Shown are (front from left) are Bill Stauffer, Gov. Sam Brownback, John Page 8 left) Kathy Stauffer, Mary Stauffer Brownback, H. Stauffer, the honoree, and John Stauffer, Jr. Doug Anstaett makes a plea for newspaper owners to help KPA save public notice. Stauffer brothers enter Hall of Fame or the fi rst time in Kansas They were long-time leaders of Page 9 Press Association history, two the company that at one time had 21 Patrick Lowry of the Hays Fbrothers were inducted into the daily newspapers under its umbrella Daily News is elected president Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame on — including the Topeka Capital-Jour- of the Kansas Press Association the same night. nal, Newton Kansan, Pittsburg Morn- for 2011-12. Stanley H. Stauffer and John H. ing Sun, Arkansas City Traveler and Stauffer became the latest members of Dodge City Daily Globe — and also Page 10 the Hall of Fame from Kansas Friday Capper’s Weekly and Grit Magazine. Special KPA award winners at the 119th annual KPA convention at The company owned a number of are highlighted following last the Courtyard by Marriott in Junction television and radio stations as well, week’s annual convention. City. including WIBW-TV and the WIBW Both Stan and John Stauffer served Stan Stauffer AM and FM radio stations in Topeka. at one time as president and chairman Their father, Oscar S. Stauffer, was KPA Calendar of the board of Stauffer Publications, named to the Hall of Fame in 1982. later renamed Stauffer Communications because Stan Stauffer died in 2006. June 16 of the company’s diversifi cation into the broad- Both were past KPA presidents, Stan in 1963 Nuts & Bolts Advertising casting business. and John in 1985. Training, Ellsworth. July 20 KPA members approve PDF uploads NNA Governmental Affairs Conference, Washington, D.C. Newspapers determined to ensure public notice independence embers of the Kansas Press Association keep government from being in control of its own Sept. 22-25 unanimously approved a resolution at information,” said Doug Anstaett, KPA executive NNA annual convention, Mthe 119th annual convention this past director. “This independence is absolutely neces- Albuquerque. weekend designed to ensure that public notices sary if the press is to continue to be a watchdog remain independent — and in newspapers. and a champion of the rights of Kansans to know Dec. 15 “Endorsement of this resolution sends a clear Annual Bill of Rights Day. message: that our newspapers are determined to See RESOLUTION on Page 9 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 2 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 2011-12 KPA Board Newspapers insist on quality, Patrick Lowry President Hays Daily News service to their communities [email protected] here are moments in late winter and As I glanced through the pages, I was spring when I have trouble remem- struck by the quality of the photos and Ben Marshall Tbering what city I’m in. coverage of local events. I was surprised to First Vice President From mid-January to mid-May, there learn that this small town newspaper con- Sterling Bulletin are conventions and training events every- sistently wins national awards, beating out [email protected] where. Why people don’t schedule them in some of the biggest names in the industry, warmer months is be- in the area of photojournalism. On my final Dena Sattler yond me. You might day at The Herald, I met an intern, Rachel Second Vice President find me in Nashville, Mummey, and learned she was named the Garden City Telegram Toronto, Oregon, 2010 College Photographer of the Year. [email protected] Minneapolis, Tampa, Before visiting The Herald, I would South Dakota, Win- probably have asked why the college Dan Thalmann nipeg or a few dozen photographer of the year was interning at a Treasurer points in between. small paper in Indiana. After two days with Washington County News By the time April The Herald staff, I wasn’t surprised. [email protected] arrives, I generally have a backlog of Linda Mowery-Denning Wise County Messenger Past President newspapers who have Decatur, Texas Kevin Slimp patiently waited for Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter I met Phil Major, publisher of the Mes- [email protected] me to find time to senger, after speaking at the winter conven- work with their staffs tion of Texas Press Association. Phil, like A.J. Bozarth on-site. John Rumbach in Indiana, was preparing Between conventions in Des Moines Central District Director for a major upgrade of the Messenger’s Norwich News, South Haven New Era and Louisiana, I found a few days in late workflow system. That’s where the two [email protected] April to visit two newspapers that, at first papers’ similarities ended. At least, that’s glance, seem to have little in common. One what I thought at the time. Tamara Hand is a daily; the other, a non-daily. One is in Leaving Knoxville ten minutes before Northeast District Director the Midwest; the other in Texas. the biggest storm in years, I made it to Lawrence Journal-World However, I found a trait that binds these DFW in time to get off the plane and make [email protected] papers together: their insistence on serving the hour drive from Dallas to Decatur. Re- their communities and providing quality turning to DFW, during rush hour, would Sarah Kessinger products took me by surprise. take almost three hours. Nondaily Director Almost as if I’d returned to Jasper, I Marysville Advocate The Herald: Jasper, Indiana picked up a copy of Wise County Messen- [email protected] When John Rumback, co-publisher ger in Phil’s office and was pleasantly sur- and editor, first contacted me via email, I prised by what I saw. Lots of community Ken Knepper received the following marching orders: news, balanced by incredible photography. Legislative Director “We need help in three areas: improv- Joe Duty, photographer at the Messen- Sun Newspapers ing photo and color ger, spent the after- [email protected] quality, fixing prob- noon showing me how lems with PDFs and I found a trait that he works out of his Brad Lowell assessing our current two studios. They’d Northwest District Director binds these papers to- Concordia Blade-Empire editorial and advertis- even converted a large [email protected] ing production systems gether: their insistence garage in the news- in preparation for an on serving their com- paper building into a third studio. I loved Susan Lynn upgrade.” munities and providing Daily Director The job seemed it when Joe told me quality products took how children line up Iola Register easy enough. Upon ar- [email protected] riving at John’s office me by surprise. around the block to get their picture taken for and taking a glance Steve Wade an annual Halloween at some recent issues Southeast District Director costume contest. One wall of the studio of the paper, I was immediately surprised Pittsburg Morning Sun is covered with photos and signatures of by the size of the publication. A daily [email protected] paper, in a town of 14,000, which looked celebrities and locals who have dropped like it averaged around 30 pages per day. by to have their pictures taken. While I Doug Anstaett Sometimes the paper in my hometown of was there, word spread throughout the Executive Director, KPA Knoxville, Tenn. doesn’t run that many [email protected] pages. See SLIMP on Page 9 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 3 Have elected officials kept their promises? Editor’s note: Jim Pumarlo led two dis- the U.S. presidency. promise to accomplish. That often provides cussions at the recent KPA annual conven- Another Minnesota politician, U.S. Rep. the basis for why they are challenged in the tion in Junction City. Michelle Bachmann, is making national next election – whether it’s two, four or six headlines with her leadership in the Tea years later. Prepare periodic scorecards of By Jim Pumarlo Party and talk of a presidential bid in 2012. how the lawmakers are performing, espe- he 2010 elections are in the rearview The national headlines, though caus- cially holding them accountable for their mirror. The newly elected lawmak- ing many to bemoan the 24/7/365 election campaign pledges. Ters have settled cycle, is an excellent reminder that election A new year often is accompanied by a into their routines, coverage cannot simply be turned on and new agenda – “state of the state” speeches and newsrooms are turned off. by the mayor, focusing on the news Continu- It’s routine for political com- or county board of the day. ing coverage, chair, or school For most editors if thoughtfully mentators to rate the president board presi- and reporters, the next planned and after the first 100 days in office. dent, whether cycle of elections is carried out, Why not use the benchmark to they are new or likely not within sight goes a long way continuing in and therefore out of toward holding check in with local elected of- their leadership mind.
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