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. elected officials ficials and, in concert, with the positions. Detail The question for accountable. It respective governing bodies? their objec- newsrooms: Should Jim Pumarlo also can enrich tives and track elections take a per- your coverage of their progress, manent back seat until local public affairs. periodically generating stories and, where the next filing period opens? It’s routine for political commentators to appropriate, editorial commentary. Presidential politics underscore that the rate the president after the first 100 days in Elections can produce new voting blocs process of electing individuals – especially office. Why not use the benchmark to check and, as a result, a change in the dynamics the high-profile and high-ranking offices – in with local elected officials and, in con- of governmental bodies. That may be easily is a never-ending cycle. cert, with the respective governing bodies? noticeable when individuals run on a party From my vantage point in Minnesota, A variety of angles can be pursued. For label. It’s less evident where office-holders that’s eminently clear with the recent an- example: are not elected on a partisan basis. Re- nouncement that former Gov. Tim Pawlenty Candidates emerge victorious on a plat- has formed an exploratory committee for form of what they represent and what they See PUMARLO on Page 6 Four possible sales outcomes: you want win-win ony is a top producer at his paper, a buying decision, then I win, too. “And don’t forget about the ads them- and it is no surprise that he has a no- “There are plenty of other win-win selves,” he cautioned. “If you sell an ad that Tnonsense approach to sales. possibilities. When you run into a client at doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do, that’s “Years ago, I heard that there are four a restaurant or a Chamber of Commerce a negative. Sure, you’ll get credit for a sale, possible outcomes when a sales person event, make it a positive experience. Each and your paper will get revenue from that meets with a prospect: encounter is another building block in a ad. But you’ll lose traction with the adver- win-win, win-lose, good busi- tiser.” lose-win, and lose-lose. ness rela- ... In exploratory discussions 3. You lose/they I liked the clarity of tionship.” win. In this frustrat- that philosophy and 2. You to learn the marketing needs of ing situation, you went for the win-win win/they new prospects – and in presenta- don’t get any kind of outcome in all of my lose. In this tions to show how my paper can positive reception, sales presentations.” outcome, much less a sale. Here’s a breakdown you make meet those needs – it’s important Sometimes your of the four outcomes: a point, or to look for ways to help the other prospect even seems 1. You win/they perhaps a person be a winner. pleased to stop you win. This is the gold John Foust sale – but in your tracks. standard of selling, your pros- “When I meet because both sides pect feels like he or she has lost something. with resistance, I double up on my listening walk away with something of value. “Sales people who use pressure can fall efforts,” Tony explained. “I ask questions “In exploratory discussions to learn the into this trap,” Tony said. “It’s foolish to and pay careful attention to the answers. If marketing needs of new prospects – and in risk the possibility of a long-term market- a sale is not likely to happen any time soon, presentations to show how my paper can ing partnership with a ‘buy now or you’ll I work to advance the business relation- meet those needs – it’s important to look for lose out on this special section’ approach. ship in a positive direction. Anything that I ways to help the other person be a winner,” It’s much better to be patient and get in step Tony said. “If he or she can win by making with your prospects’ marketing needs. See FOUST on Page 7 4 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 Let’s work to improve access to public notices or those of you not in attendance at who made it to the 7 a.m. Saturday annual per sites offer such numbers; government the KPA’s 119th annual convention, business meeting at convention. sites simply do not. Fthere’s a new sheriff in town. OK, Whatever the real reason, it’s an honor Having prompt access to each news- not exactly, but the organization does have to serve in this capacity. paper’s issue will allow KPA to create a a new president. One of the fi rst offi cial acts as president time-sensitive, navigable site. We’ll keep That’s why you’ll see my mug in this was to call the vote on a resolution direct- you posted on the progress. spot for the next 12 months. ing all KPA members to submit electronic For newspapers that already create What does it take to become president? versions of their newspapers to the asso- PDFs, the vote likely was easy. It will be Longevity, primar- ciation. I’m pleased to a little tougher for ily. I’ve been on the report it was a unani- those that haven’t yet board of directors mous “yes” vote. The vote was much forayed into the elec- for approximately 10 The vote was more than mere proce- tronic world. Their years, serving as daily much more than mere “yes” votes required director, legislative procedure. Having dure. ... It is a pro-active courage. director and Northwest PDF versions is going response to the annual While a grace director before moving to allow KPA staff to battles waged in the halls period has been built into the “chairs.” move forward with in, these organizations As Bill Brown, this plans to create a free, of the state capitol re- are well-aware at least year’s recipient of searchable and acces- garding where so-called some tried-and-true the Clyde M. Reed Jr. Patrick Lowry sible compilation of “legals” should be placed. methods of creating Master Editor award, public notices from their paper are going said during his ac- around the state. It is a to change. ceptance speech at the convention: Stick pro-active response to I salute those mem- around long enough, and they’ll give you the annual battles waged in the halls of the bers for recognizing the bigger picture in something. state capitol regarding where the so-called play. And they should know the KPA will I am not likening myself to the distin- “legals” should be placed. assist them during their transition. guished Mr. Brown, whose commitment There have been numerous attempts I was most impressed by the unanimous to the craft of journalism at Kansas State to remove public notices from the public vote. The display of solidarity makes me University helped develop countless cur- and hide them on governmental websites. proud to be part of the Kansas Press As- rent and former newspaper professionals. To date, these legislative efforts have not sociation. The passage of time is our common passed. But in order to counter the argu- link. I don’t know how else to explain my ment regarding the use of technology, it is Patrick Lowry is president of the getting elected. I refuse to accept what one imperative Kansas public notices be found Kansas Press Association for 2011-12 and colleague offered: I was the least objec- online. 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2011 Sweepstakes Award Winners — Winners of the Awards of Excellence Sweepstakes at the 119th an- berger ; the Hutchinson News, Rebekah Starkey; the Ottawa nual convention of the Kansas Press Association Saturday night Herald, Tommy Felts; the Hays Daily News, Patrick Lowry; and were (from left) the Osage County Herald-Chronicle, represented the Atchison Globe, Joe Warren. The awards were based on most by Kendra Harnden; The Mirror (Tonganoxie), Shawn Linen- points accumulated in both the news and advertising contests. Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 5 Keep up with your readers, create new revenue streams and ... Be ahead of the curve!

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Pixel Power Haus is a division of The Hays Daily News. Created by a newspaper, for newspapers. 6 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 Nuts ‘n’ Bolts ad training set at Ellsworth wo central Kansas newspaper publishers are joining together to offer a half-day KPA Office Staff sales training opportunity for any interested members of the Kansas Press As- Doug Anstaett Tsociation. Executive Director Veteran publishers Linda Denning of the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter and [email protected] John Baetz of the Lincoln Sentinel-Republican will team up to offer the training June 16 at the Ellsworth Steakhouse, 156 and 40 Highway. Cost is $25 per person, which Amy Blaufelder includes a buffet lunch. Accountant The session will focus on the “nuts and bolts” of sales, from pitch to proof. The [email protected] program is designed to help you and your staff close more sales, generate more revenue, and most importantly, help more advertisers find success in your products. Emily Bradbury To sign up for the class, send $25 for each individual attending by May 31 to John Member Services Director, KPA Baetz, P.O. Box 186, Lincoln, KS 67455. Make checks payable to Baetz. and Executive Director If you have questions, call Baetz at (785) 524-6019. Kids Voting Kansas [email protected] Convention survey: Help us and win some cash! Richard Gannon e need your feedback about what you liked and didn’t like about the 2011 Governmental Affairs Director Kansas Press Association convention in Junction City. [email protected] W If you’ll take the time to fill out a survey — and do it before May 13 — we’ll enter your name in a drawing to received a $50 Mastercard debit card. Dan Rukes Paste the link below in a web browser to fill out the survey: Advertising Sales Director http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e3tacjvdgnabw01m/start [email protected] what the voters said and what the victors promised. Lori Jackson Pumarlo Administrative Assistant/Advertising Continued from Page 3 Many candidates mostly receive a free pass on answering the tough policy ques- [email protected] porters who regularly cover these bodies are tions as press releases are exchanged during in excellent position to analyze the changes the churn of election campaigns. Report- Rachel Willis and preview what might be in store for citi- ers have a better opportunity to follow and KPA Education Director zens during the short term and long term. analyze actions once the winners have been Executive Director Elections are challenging as well as seated and the dynamics of the governing Kids Voting USA chaotic for newsrooms, and understandably bodies take shape. 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It’s a worthwhile exercise Sensitive Issues in a Small-Town Newspa- [email protected] for staffs to review the election edition per.” He can be contacted at www.pumarlo. periodically and refresh themselves about com. Mike Kautsch Media Law, KU School of Law something positive as you leave.” [email protected] Foust Tony has discovered that the four- outcome concept goes far beyond formal Mike Merriam Media Law, Legal Hotline Continued from Page 3 sales presentations. Aim for the win-win. And when the win-win is not an immediate [email protected] learn about the prospect is a positive. And possibility, plant the seeds for better future any point that I can score for my paper is a outcomes. FRIEND OF KPA positive.” Randy Brown 4. You lose/they lose. In this outcome, John Foust can be contacted about Executive Director there is disagreement all around. 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Involves some weekend and 8 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 We think we’ve identified public notice solution hose of you who made it to the 119th someone their neighbors may be planning can deliver what we’re ready to promise to annual convention in Junction City a project that requires a variance from local our legislators: Theard a number of pleas for assistance zoning laws. It’s the way rural folks find out A state-of-the-art, searchable website that on the public notice issue. that a project is planned that might threaten gives anyone who wants access to every Those who did not are going to get one their water supply or create unbearably high public notice in the state, when they want it more right now: levels of traffic along and where they want it. For the Kansas Press Association to their road. It’s the way We think our plan is Now, we’re operat- continue — and to win — the fight to keep we learn about govern- ing under no illusions public notices in the state’s newspapers, we mental plans to build far superior. It not only here. We realize this need your help. There’s a new road, bridge, will give those who don’t won’t just happen no other way. school or other building. read newspapers access overnight. It will take We’ve studied this Those notices must hard work. issue almost to death, and be where they are likely to the notices, but it also That’s where your what we’ve determined to be noticed. That’s the gives it to them in a for- assistance comes in. is this: essence of what public We cannot accomplish The solution is to run notice is designed to mat that is virtually (pun this without you. If public notices in newspa- accomplish. intended!) identical to our newspapers don’t pers and then to upload No other state is the one that appeared in cooperate, our project an exact copy of the same taking exactly this same is doomed from the page from the news- route. Others are simply their local newspaper. start. paper to a website Doug Anstaett uploading text versions Will that be the end administered by KPA. of public notices to websites. of public notice as we know it in newspa- Why? We think our plan is far superior. It not pers? Because printed newspapers still offer only will give those who don’t read news- We don’t know. What we do know is that the authenticity of print to the equation in papers access to the notices, but it also gives rather than continuing to kick the can down addition to the fact they cannot be altered, it to them in a format that is virtually (pun the road, we’ve decided to pick up the can hacked or manipulated after the fact by intended!) identical to the one that appeared and shape it in a way that makes the most anyone. in their local newspaper. sense for newspapers and for the public at The authenticity and permanence of print Why is that important? large. helps meet the essential obligation that pub- Because it reinforces the fact that the Please help us make it happen. lic notices be — as they have been for well notice appeared, unaltered, on the web after over a century — legal documents in a court it appeared in the newspaper. Doug Anstaett is executive director of of law. Public notices are the way we tell We need your help to make sure that we the Kansas Press Association.

John H. Stauffer, left, paused after his induction into the Kansas tion of the Kansas Press Association. Peter Stauffer accepts the Newspaper Hall of Fame on Friday night at the annual conven- recognition on behalf of his late father, Stanley H. Stauffer. Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 9 DFW and the Louisiana Press Associa- News briefs Slimp tion Convention, I realized that I had been Lowry elected president privileged to visit two newspapers with Continued from Page 2 hearts for their communities and a pas- of association for 2011-12 sion for creating quality products. Both newsroom that Bret Michaels’ tour bus was are making major investments in equip- atrick Lowry, editor and publisher of filling up at a gas station in Decatur. Joe ment and training. Both are winning more the Hays Daily News, was elected was gone. If a celebrity was in town, he awards than they can fit on their walls. The Ppresident of the Kansas Press As- was getting the picture. next time someone tells me that newspa- sociation Board of Phil showed me the newly remodeled pers are dying, I’m going to point them Directors at Saturday’s building, introduced me to his staff and toward Indiana and Texas. business meeting. hosted several meetings during the two A lifelong journal- days I was in Decatur. We met for an hour Institute of Newspaper Technology ist, Lowry has been with the advertising staff to discuss how For the 14th year, I will direct the Insti- publisher of the Atchi- to increase the sales of online advertising. tute of Newspaper Technology in Knox- son Globe, managing It was a great conversation. We met with ville, Tenn., Sept. 29 - Oct. 1. editor of the Kansas the editors and designers to look at options For more information, visit newspaper- City Kansan and editor for new editorial and classified workflow institute.com. of Ingram’s business systems. magazine in Kansas He even showed me where he eventu- Kevin Slimp is a speaker and trainer in City, Mo. Patrick Lowry ally planned to put a pool table and pinball the newspaper industry. He can be reached He is married to machine. “I want this to be someplace that at [email protected]. Jennifer and the proud people enjoy working,” Phil told me. father of 1-year-old Sophia. Upon leaving Decatur to head toward The remainder of the slate of officers for 2011-12 is: Ben Marshall, Sterling Bulletin, first This month’s question vice president; Dena Sattler, Garden City Q. How do I participate in the program to upload electronic ver- Telegram, second vice president; and Dan sions of my newspaper to the KPA FTP site? Thalmann, Washington County News, A. Just contact Rich Gannon or Doug Anstaett to get the address treasurer. of the FTP site. Remember, this is how KPA and its members have decided to answer the suggestion from lawmakers that public no- Board members honored; tices appear on the web in addition to in newspapers. If we can all two new directors elected work together, the debate about putting public notices on govern- ment websites will be a moot one. If you’re not producing PDFs he Kansas Press Association hon- now, just let the KPA office know. ored two retiring Tboard members and elected two new ones at the annual Resolution convention in Junction City. Continued from Page 1 Tom Throne, former editor and general what government is doing.” manager of the Junc- Passage of the resolution means news- tion City Daily Union, paper owners agree an online presence — if and Chris Faimon, there is to be one — should be under the control of the newspaper industry and not a Introducing co-publisher of the Tamara Hand Coffey County Re- government-owned website. Creator Express publican and Osage Newspapers that are members of KPA County Herald-Chron- will upload digital copies of their newspa- per to an FTP site administered by KPA. A desktop app that combines icle, were recognized design, illustration and production Friday night. The copies will be digitally scanned for New board mem- public notices, which will be identified and tools—all for a low cost. bers elected at Satur- coded for inclusion on the KPA-owned site called kansaspublicnotices.com. day’s annual business Exclusively sold through Fifty newspapers had signed up to par- $ 99 meeting were Tamara the Mac App StoreSM Hand, advertising ticipate as of press time today. 29 director for the Law- Richard Gannon, director of govern- rence Journal-World, Steve Wade mental affairs for KPA, is in charge of the Northeast District program. He can be reached by e-mail at multiad.com/creatorexpress director, and Steve [email protected] or by telephone at Wade, editor and publisher of the Pittsburg 785-271-5304 or on his cell at 785-608- Morning Sun, Southeast District director. 6793. 10 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 Special KPA Awards honor journalists for service

(Clockwise from upper left): • Caroline Trowbridge, Lawrence Journal-World, Gaston Outstanding Mentor Award. She has held several positions with the company, including editor and pub- lisher of The Mirror in Tonganoxie. She is now community director for the Journal- World. • The Kansas City Star, Boyd Community Service Award for its coverage of hunger on both the Kansas and Missouri sides of the state line and a fund-raising effort to fight hunger that beat its goal of $25,000 and ended up with $235,000. Laura Bauer, lead writer on the stories, is shown with her husband Jeff Strait. • Linda Mowery-Denning, honored for her year of service as KPA president. • (Left and right) Sgt. First Class Jeff Troth and Spec. Roland Hale of Ft. Riley were honored for their work to provide news from the front lines in Iraq to newspapers in Pottawatomie County. Beth Day of the Wamego Smoke Signal made the presentation. • Roy Wenzl of the Wichita Eagle was recognized as winner of the Victor Murdock Award for his investigative series, “Promise Not to Tell,” which chronicled a family sexual assault case in Wichita. Wenzl was cited for his sensitive treatment of the story of twin sisters Kathie and Kellie Henderson, who were abused for years by their brothers and father. Wichita Eagle publisher Skip Hidlay, shown with KPA Executive Director Doug Anstaett, accepted the award in Wenzl’s absence. • Bill Brown, former faculty member and director of student publications at Kansas State University and also the former editor of the Hutchinson News and Garden City Telegram, Clyde M. Reed, Jr. Master Editor. He is shown with his presenter, Bruce Buchanan.