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Julia Hunter photo The “World’s Largest Brat Fest” hosted the “Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name” exhibit throughout Memorial Day weekend in Madison. The exhibit fea- tured a photo for each of the 1,161 Wisconsinites listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. along with an additional 83 names that are listed on The Highground Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Neillsville. The photos were collected by volunteers from throughout the state through a partnership that included the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Television, Milwaukee Public Television and Milwaukee Public Radio.

Are you Five selected for WNAF exempt summer internship program from FLSA? Newspapers with a circulation of less than he Wisconsin Newspaper Associa- 4,000 are exempt from tion Foundation has awarded five the Fair Labor Standards T$2,000 stipends to member news- Act (FLSA). papers in 2016 to support the placement of summer interns. The program not only Therefore, they are helps Wisconsin newspapers, but fur- exempt from the pend- thers the education and development of ing changes to the FLSA some of our brightest student journalists. overtime and minimum wage requirements pre- The Chronotype, viously reported in the Rice Lake Nicolas Emilie Ryan Patterson Travis Senn Bulletin. LaMorte Heidemann Travis Nyhus of Cumberland will intern It is important to note, at The Chronotype in Rice Lake. Nyhus is however, that the FLSA a journalism major with a minor in multi- awards from the Associated Collegiate business economics minor studying at exemption only applies media communication at UW-Eau Claire. Press and the WNA for best in show, Marquette University in Milwaukee, will to individual newspa- He started the journalism program last design, feature writing, illustration, news join the Grant County Herald Indepen- pers. If a newspaper fall after transferring to UW-Eau Claire. writing and more. dent this summer as an intern. Patterson company owns more He hopes to someday work in a sports serves as a staff writer for The College than one newspaper, journalism position, but is excited to gain Waushara Argus, Wautoma Tailgate – a student-run sports journal- the government requires experience in all areas of reporting by ism site – a reporter for the Marquette that the circulation of working with the staff at The Chronotype. Emilie Heidemann is a junior attend- Wire, an anchor for Marquette University the newspapers that are ing the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Television Sports channel and a color part of a group be aggre- The Star, Sun Prairie and will be interning at the Waushara commentator for Marquette University gated. Argus in Wautoma. She is a journalism Radio. Nicolas LaMorte, a graduate of Mad- major with a minor in political science If a newspaper group’s ison College, will intern at The Star in and works as the campus connections Campbellsport News total circulation is less Sun Prairie. LaMorte received his Asso- editor for the student newspaper, The than 4,000, it would be ciate Degree in liberal arts and plans to Advance-Titan. She assigns stories on a Travis Senn, a senior at the University exempt from the over- transfer to UW-Madison in the spring to weekly basis, lays out pages for produc- of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in life time rule change. study communication arts and liberal tion and educates reporters about AP sciences communication, will intern at sciences. LaMorte, 26, has spent more style. the Campbellsport News. He has pre- Questions? Contact than a year writing for Madison College’s viously interned at ESPN Madison and WNA Executive Director, student-run newspaper, The Clarion, Grant County Herald Assist WI. He also runs his own digital Beth Bennett at 608-283- first as editor of the opinion section, then media production and marketing firm, 7621 or beth.bennett@ as editor-in-chief. LaMorte, along with Independent, Lancaster Babcock Entertainment. He will graduate wnanews.com the members of his team, have received Ryan Patterson, a journalism major and in December 2016. 2 THE BULLETIN | JUNE 2, 2016 Member News

Free Member Content Ruling restores This weekly free content, accessible at http://tinyurl.com/WNAfreecontent, is available for use at no cost to WNA members. access to reports Wisconsin court of appeals has finally put to rest Asome of the questions over what information must be withheld under the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, or DPPA. Its recent decision ends years of confusion in a way that squares with the state’s traditions of openness—and with common sense. The DPPA was enacted more than two decades ago to restrict the release of personal informa- The Wisconsin Center for This week’s Discover Wis- tion from DMV records. It was Dustin B. Investigative Journalism has consin column highlights the Matt never meant to prevent police made available a package most interesting topography from releasing basic information Brown exploring the use of trauma-in- in Wisconsin. The “Driftless Pommer in accident reports and other formed care in Wisconsin. The Area” is a large swath of land law-enforcement records. Your Right state has been pushing this that glaciers missed as they State Capitol But that was how the law was To Know more “humanistic” approach squished other parts of the interpreted in much of Wiscon- in a variety of settings, ranging Midwest 10,000 years ago. Newsletter sin. In recent years, following a from county social service You’ll find few to zero natu- federal court ruling in an Illinois was murdered by a stalker who agencies to schools to the ral lakes in this region, but case, concerns over liability obtained her home address from state’s two juvenile prisons. streams, coulees and bluffs In his State Capitol News- have led some law enforcement a local DMV. The law’s intent galore. Try this loop out of and letter, WNA columnist Matt agencies to heavily redact (black is clear: DMVs, with their vast The stories may be published back to Prairie du Chien for Pommer examines the 80- out) reports before releasing repositories of personal informa- as standalone pieces, used on a great cross-section of this cent per hour pay increases them—limiting their news value tion, cannot disclose that data a single day or run as a mul- gorgeous place. prison officers, sergeants and and hampering public oversight except for one of 14 “permissible tiday series in whatever form youth counselors will receive of police. uses.” The same restrictions apply best meets the needs of your later this month in an effort In its May 10 decision, Wiscon- to other agencies that use DMV audience. to solve short staffing and sin’s 3rd District Court of Ap- data. recruitment problems. Those peals held that accident reports But then, in 2012, the village of Written by the Center’s working at maximum security need not be redacted to comply Palatine, Illinois, was threatened managing editor, Dee J. Hall, prisons and youth prisons with the DPPA, because state with liability for printing vehicle this package explores how will also receive an additional law expressly mandates their owners’ personal information— trauma-informed care is used 50-cent hourly increase for a disclosure. Personal information obtained from DMV records—on to counteract the negative ef- seven-month period. Pommer, obtained from other sources parking tickets placed on car fects of adverse childhood ex- known as the “dean” of State and merely verified with DMV windshields. The Palatine case periences, or ACEs. High ACE Capitol correspondents, has records may also be released. caused some police departments scores have been linked to A WISTAX review of Wis- covered government action I was one of the attorneys, in Wisconsin to start redacting poor outcomes in adulthood, consin’s official financial in Madison for 35 years, along with Bob Dreps, who rep- records, prompting the New ranging from heart attacks and statements show Wisconsin’s including the actions of eight resented a newspaper that filed Richmond News to file suit. early death to alcoholism and fiscal health declining during governors – Warren Knowles, the lawsuit that led to this ruling. In the end, reason won out in unemployment. Children with 2002-10 and improving in the Pat Lucey, Martin Schreiber, The case was brought by the New Palatine. The courts ultimately high ACE scores may have a five years since. Lee Dreyfus, Tony Earl, Tommy Richmond News against the city ruled that disclosing personal hard time learning and can act Thompson, Scott McCallum of New Richmond. information on parking tickets aggressively or even violently. and Jim Doyle. Congress passed the DPPA was allowed because the police in 1994 after a television actress department used the information in carrying out its functions—one of the 14 “permissible uses.” BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reason should also win out President in Wisconsin, although this may not happen right away. Where- Brian Thomsen | Publisher as the court of appeals ruled Valders Journal accident reports must always be Published weekly by the staff of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association accessible, it also concluded that First Vice President Director personal information obtained John Ingebritsen | John Humenik | from DMV records and incor- ADDRESS CONTACT OFFICE HOURS Regional Publisher President & Publisher 34 Schroeder Court Phone: 608-283-7620 Monday Morris Newspapers, Lancaster Wisconsin State Journal, Madison porated into incident reports #220 Toll-Free: 800-261-4242 through Friday can only be disclosed if doing so Madison, WI 53711 Fax: 608-283-7631 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second Vice President Director serves a function of the police Sidney ‘Skip’ Bliss | Publisher Scott Johnson | department—a question the case WNA STAFF The Gazette, Janesville President & Publisher was remanded to the circuit court Green Bay Press-Gazette & PG to resolve. Executive Director Third Vice President Media The public has a legitimate Beth Bennett | 608-283-7621 Paul Seeling | Publisher right to law enforcement re- [email protected] Woodville Leader Director cords, which are of little value if Steve Lyles | Publisher scrubbed of names and address- Member Services Director News Tracker Team Leader Secretary Journal Communications, Inc. Julia Hunter | 608-283-7622 Dianne Campbell | 608-283-7625 Heather Rogge | Publisher es. How can the public know if [email protected] [email protected] Daily News, West Bend Director laws are enforced equally and ap- Kris O’Leary | Publisher propriately if the identities of the Media Services Director Search Technician Treasurer The Tribune-Phonograph, people involved are obscured? Denise Guttery | 608-283-7630 Ruzica Dzanic| 608-283-7626 Gregg Walker | Publisher Abbotsford Ideally, the common-sense [email protected] [email protected] The Lakeland Times, Minocqua approach adopted by the court of Director appeals will serve as a blueprint Communications Director Office Coordinator Past President Jeff Patterson | for addressing the questions James Debilzen | 608-283-7623 Daryl Blumer | 608-283-7624 Carol O’Leary | Publisher President & Publisher that remain—without further [email protected] [email protected] The Star News, Medford APG Media of Wisconsin litigation. Your Right to Know is a monthly Created by and for Wisconsin’s newspapers, WNA exists to strength- Director Director Kevin Clifford | Publisher Patrick Reilly | Publisher column distributed by the Wiscon- en the newspaper industry, enhance public understanding of the role sin Freedom of Information Coun- of newspapers, and protect basic freedoms of press, speech and the Watertown Daily Times Dodgeville Chronicle free flow of information. cil. Dustin Brown is an attorney at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. THE BULLETIN | JUNE 2, 2016 3

Industry News AP: No more caps Use, highlight public on internet, web notices in reporting The Associated Press on The WNA, in conjunction (Pennsylvania) Times-Tribune, around the country to report on Wednesday released the 2016 with the Public Notice Resource who won the 2015 PNRC Public the news contained within the edition of The Associated Press Center, is encouraging member Notice Journalism award for his many public notices carried by Stylebook and Briefing on Me- newspapers to highlight the incorporation of public notices their newspapers by sponsor- dia Law, which includes nearly use of public notices in their into his reporting, continues ing, in partnership with state 250 new or revised entries and reporting. to tie his reporting to notices newspaper associations, the the first interior page redesign The request comes as a “legis- carried by his newspaper. annual Public Notice Journalism in decades. lative study committee” is being Lockwood reported in April Contest. Kenneth Little, staff Stylebook editors announced formed to review Wisconsin’s on a Scranton Parking Authority writer for the Greeneville (Ten- their intention to lowercase statutes on the publication of meeting to vote on leasing the nessee) Sun, is the winner of the internet and web in all instanc- legal notices in newspapers. city’s five parking garages to 2016 Public Notice Journalism es during the American Copy The mission of the Public a nonprofit organization that Prize for coverage of a nursing Editors Society convention in Notice Resource Center (PNRC) would operate them. The meet- home whose Medicare/Medic- April. The change took effect is to collect, analyze and dis- ing was canceled after publica- aid coverage was revoked by the Wednesday. seminate information on public tion of a notice to “[work out] US Department of Health and There are 36 new and updat- and private notifications to the some final details.” The author- Human Services (HHS). The ed entries in the food chapter, public through local newspa- ity is closing on a completing story followed publication of from arctic char to whisky/ pers, and to educate the public an agreement with the National an official newspaper notice by whiskey, and eight new and on the value and use of its right Development Council. HHS in the Sun noting “defi- updated entries in the fashion to know. The online version of Lock- ciencies” by the hospital. chapter, including normcore and notoriety; wood’s story links to the original For more information on the and Uniqlo. n A new entry on data jour- Public notices advertisement, and says that a PNRC, visit www.pnrc.net. The changes to the 2016 nalism new notice will be published For resources to promote Stylebook also include: At about 600 pages, the AP in action before the rescheduled meeting. public notices in your newspa- n 50 new and updated tech- Stylebook is widely used as a For example, Jim Lockwood, The Public Notice Resource per, visit http://www.wnanews. nology terms, including emoji, writing and editing reference staff writer at the Scranton Center encourages reporters com/index.asp?menuid=639. emoticon and metadata in newsrooms, classrooms and n New entries discourag- corporate offices worldwide. ing the use of child prostitute Updated regularly since its and mistress; restricting spree initial publication in 1953, the to shopping or revelry, not AP Stylebook provides funda- WNA-Sponsored Training killing; and using the number mental guidelines for spelling, of firefighters or quantity of language, punctuation, usage equipment sent to a fire, not and journalistic style. 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Help Wanted creative, and able to work under The community editor will work state issues and their effects pressure on a weekly deadline. in conjunction with the Regional on local communities; Attends FREE FOR Editorial duties include writ- Editors and News Director and community events and local COMMUNITY REPORTER — The ing, layout, and photography. will contribute stories to Forum and regional civic meetings as Watertown Daily Times has an InDesign, Photoshop, and digital News Service and collaborate assigned; Collaborates with the MEMBERS immediate opening for a com- photography experience is with other Community Editors/ newsroom’s visual and design munity reporter. This is a full- preferred, but not required. The Editors within FCC. Essential teams to ensure stories are time position involving govern- individual will be responsible for job duties and responsibilities: presented to readers in the best There is no charge ment affairs reporting, features, writing news content and fea- Responsible for overseeing possible way. May assist with photography, some headline ture stories, as well as covering assignments and scheduling of page layout; Use video, cell- for WNA members to writing and page layout. The meetings, court hearings, and stories; Upload content to the phone and camera equipment successful applicant will have athletic, academic, extracurric- newspaper website and expertly in reporting of stories; May be place ads in the opportunities in all phases of ular, and community events. The utilize social media platforms; responsible for blog content and newspaper journalism and will Courier-Wedge covers Durand, Write breaking news stories and contributes to relevant social Free Member be a strong contributor to our Plum City, and Pepin school create multimedia content for media accounts; Other duties as Exchange. award winning newspaper. The districts. If interested, submit a web and print; Write columns assigned. Education and experi- individual must also locate into cover letter, resume, references, and/or feature stories for the ence: Bachelor’s degree in jour- our readership area. Watertown and two or three writing sam- newspaper and specialty publi- nalism, mass communication WNA’s Free Member is a lively news town of 24,000 ples to: The Courier-Wedge, 103 cations; Review stories, cleanly or a related field; Professional Exchange features “Help people situated midway be- W. Main St., Durand, WI 54736, or edit local, wire and contributed experience writing, AP style Wanted,” “Give Away” and tween Milwaukee and Madison. email to thewedge@nelson-tel. copy for both online and print; preferred. Certificates, licenses “For Sale” ads submitted Interested people can send net, subject line: Editor Position. Write headlines, proofread and registrations: Must possess by WNA member news- resume, clips and cover letter to (0622) pages and contribute new a valid driver’s license and a papers. The Free Member [email protected] or to Man- design ideas; May coordinate driving record that is insurable Exchange is updated aging Editor, Watertown Daily COMMUNITY EDITOR — Hud- newsroom’s activities and staff by the company; Must carry an frequently and available Times, P.O. Box 140, Watertown, son Star-Observer - RiverTown to cover newsworthy events in acceptable level of vehicle insur- online on the Employ- WI 53094-0140. (0622) Multimedia, a subsidiary of the community; Review articles ance as required by the com- ment page in the Industry Forum Communications Co., is and photos to ensure they are pany. Apply here: https://www. Resources section of the EDITOR — GMD Media is seek- hiring for a community editor in appropriate for publication appone.com/MainInfoReq. WNA website and also dis- ing a passionate individual to Hudson, Wisconsin. The right both online and in print; Other asp?R_ID=1306783 (0615) tributed through a weekly serve as editor of The Couri- candidate will be responsible for duties as assigned. Education email, sent to more than er-Wedge. The individual must assigning stories and overseeing and experience: Must have a REPORTER — Due to the 800 subscribers with an have the ability to multi-task workflow in a newsroom. He or journalism degree, or similar, upcoming retirement of a long- interest in the Wisconsin and prioritize, pay attention to she will coordinate web posting from a four-year college; Must time employee, and internal detail, have a flexible sched- activity and manage the content have at least one year of jour- job transfer, the Tomahawk newspaper industry. ule, be organized, self-driven, of the newspaper and website. nalism experience at a newspa- Leader is accepting resumes for per. Certificates, licenses and a full-time (40 hour per week) Members may submit registrations: Must possess Reporter position. We’re seeking ads via email to: James. a valid driver’s license and a an energetic, curious, thorough [email protected]. driving record that is insurable news and feature writer with a Member-submitted ads will by the company; Must carry an passion for community. Cover- appear on this page for four acceptable level of vehicle insur- age includes general news, city, weeks and are included ance as required by the com- county and school government, when Bulletins are distrib- pany. Apply here: https://www. human interest stories and uted. appone.com/MainInfoReq. events; some evening and occa- asp?R_ID=1306900 (0615) sional weekend hours required. WNA members may also Must be comfortable and prefer- list help wanted and intern- REPORTER — RiverTown Mul- ably creative with photography. ship ads in the Iowa News- timedia, a subsidiary of Forum Page layout experience a plus. paper Association Bulletin Communications Co., has imme- Degree, ideally in Journalism, at no cost. Send your ad to diate openings for reporters. We with newspaper or related expe- [email protected] have nine award-winning pub- rience preferred; strong writing lications in our group. On the and interviewing skills. Job is Ads from non-members Minnesota side, we have pub- driven by deadlines. Pay com- are 25¢ per word with a lications in Woodbury, Cottage mensurate with demonstrated $50 minimum per month of Grove, Farmington, Hastings skills and experience. Benefits publication. and Red Wing. In Wisconsin, we available. Opening exists as of have publications in Hudson, mid-June. The Northwoods of River Falls, New Richmond and Wisconsin is a wonderful place Submit your Ellsworth. The right candidate to work and play! Great fishing, resume will be responsible for generat- silent sports, hunting, outdoor ing news and feature content for recreation and friendly people. If you are seeking work in multiple platforms under daily Good schools and medical the Wisconsin newspaper deadlines to serve web and print facilities. Live where others industry and would like to readership. He or she will be come to vacation! Send resume, have your resume includ- responsible for producing video, cover letter, writing samples to ed, please: developing and contributing to [email protected] broader RiverTown Multimedia or Tomahawk Leader, P.O. Box n E-mail your name, the reporting projects, utilizing so- 345, Tomahawk, WI 54487. (EOE) type of position you’re cial media sites and contribut- (0608) ing to multimedia content. This seeking (i.e., editorial, position may be assigned to one REPORTER — Join the six-mem- advertising, business, etc.), or more departments within a ber news staff of an award-win- and your resume in PDF newsroom. Essential job duties ning weekly newspaper that (preferred) or Microsoft and responsibilities: Receives is part of the APG-Wisconsin Word. assignments and develops own regional news and informa- ideas into relevant news con- tion team. We are looking for n Include “Resume” in the tent; Covers all breaking news a reporter with the skills and subject line of your e-mail. with urgency and accuracy with desire to work as both a print the goal of always being first and digital journalist. Some Your resume will remain to report important, accurate, experience is a plus, but we online for up to three developing news on our digital will consider a recent gradu- months, unless you re- platforms, including a heavy ate with the right talents. The quest removal sooner. focus on video from scenes; job will entail work on a wide Follows prescribed editorial variety of stories for our weekly The Wisconsin Newspaper style and format standards, newspapers and daily website. Association reserves the for multiple platforms; Shares Successful applicants must be right to decline resumes, stories to FCC properties and familiar with the AP style guide and is not responsible for collaborates with others on and be conversant in social me- inaccurate resume infor- stories of regional interest; Stays mation sent by applicants. attuned to local, regional and See EXCHANGE, Page 5 THE BULLETIN | JUNE 2, 2016 5

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to the bottom of things and be as a backup. Other duties as and employees for print and EXCHANGE the first to know what’s happen- assigned by the editor. Require- online publications. Supervise Seeking Work Continued from Page 4 ing around you? Do you have ments: Undergraduate degree newsroom staff. Review and a commitment to community in communications or journal- evaluate work of newsroom dia, such as Facebook, Twitter, journalism? The Echo Press, Al- ism or experience preferred. staff on continuing basis. Meet Posted April 2016 Instagram, etc. Basic photo and exandria, Minnesota, is looking Excellent grammar, spelling and weekly with newsroom staff to Chris Walker — Opinion writer video capture skills, including for an experienced reporter to typing skills. Ability to work well plan coverage for upcoming & editing also are desired. APG-WI join our award winning team. with others under pressure and long-range news coverage. Pre- Posted March 2016 provides the full range of job The Echo Press is a twice weekly deadlines. Ability to multi-task, pare annual newsroom budget Phillip A. Humphries — General benefits, including 401K match. newspaper with a strong online juggling multiple projects in a & make capital recommenda- assignment reporter/investiga- Pay rate will be commensurate presence serving Douglas fast-paced newsroom. Some tions for the newsroom. Confer tive reporter/feature writer with experience and demon- County, Minnesota. Coverage experience with photography with newsroom staff to cover strated skill. Send resume and of education issues in Alexan- and videography preferred. Must news events, formulate policy, Posted December 2015 brief portfolio of work to news- dria, including school board have a valid driver’s license coordinate activities, establish Evan Halpop — Reporter/pho- [email protected] or meetings. Duties: Coverage of that is insurable by the com- schedules, solve publication tographer Chronotype Publishing, P.O. Box breaking news, including crimes, pany. To be considered for this problems and make organiza- 30, Rice Lake, WI. 54868, Attn: accidents and natural disasters. position please upload cover tional changes. Represent news- Sam Finazzo. (FN) Must be able to independently letter, resume and work samples room at community activities cover breaking news, write the when applying. Application and at professional newspaper For Sale ADVERTISING SALES REPRE- story immediately and get it Deadline: 6/5/2016 Click here association meetings. Require- SENTATIVE — The Tomahawk online. Coverage of court cases to apply: https://www.appone. ments: Bachelor’s degree in jour- Leader, a family-owned weekly in Douglas County, including com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ nalism or related & minimum of For Sale — Two profitable in the beautiful Northwoods of checking court records for in- ID=1272418 (0605) two years related experience or weekly newspapers in Wiscon- Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time formation. Taking quality photos equivalent education & experi- sin. Owner financing with 10 advertising sales representative. to accompany stories; shooting EDITOR — The Echo Press in ence. Editing experience. Proven percent down! Contact james. Comes with an established video for online stories. Writing beautiful Alexandria, Minnesota leadership skills. Accuracy [email protected] or account list with lots of room for general assignment and stories is seeking an experienced news- and ability to write clean, crisp 608-283-7623. growth. Help businesses and or- as assigned for special sections. room Editor to lead our award copy in a fast-paced, deadline ganizations reach and motivate Generating and pursuing story winning team. The Echo Press oriented environment. Must For Sale — Two Northwoods customers through newspaper/ ideas from around Douglas is a twice-weekly newspaper have a valid driver’s license with weeklies. Asking $175,000. print and online advertising County, with special emphasis with a strong online presence a driving record that is insurable County seats. Gross sales opportunities. Work out of our on the northeast section of covering all of Douglas County, by the Company. Please upload $395,000 last year. Net income Tomahawk office with some the county. Regularly cover Minnesota. If you are a proven resume, cover letter and refer- $40,000 after owner’s salary. Call weekday travel to neighboring evening and weekend events/ newsroom leader with a vision ences when applying. Applica- (715) 622-0543. communities. Sales/marketing meetings. Carry law enforce- for community newspapers, tion Deadline: 6/5/2016. Click experience desired and com- ment scanner and respond to this could be the position for here to apply: https://www. pensated. Job is deadline driven. calls on a rotating schedule. you! Duties: Plan, coordinate appone.com/MainInfoReq. Must be able to multi-task Cover city and county meetings and direct newsroom activities asp?R_ID=1297294 (0605) multiple projects. Good math and organizational skills. We offer a base salary, plus commis- sions, travel expenses, bonuses/ incentives ensuring hard work is Finding the news you need. rewarded. Simple IRA employer match and dental plan options available. Family atmosphere. Our work setting is relaxed yet energetic. New ideas encour- aged. Send cover letter, resume and references to kathy@toma- hawkleader.com or Tomahawk Leader, P.O. Box 345, Tomahawk, WI 54487. (0608) Save time. Get better results. 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