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FIRST PLACE, best feature photo, non-daily division, circulation 10,000 or more By Adam Jamont | The Orland Park Prairie, Orland Park, IL KID ROCK—Looking at this photograph, I feel like I know how that young drummer feels. The captured motion, focus, angle and colors gave me the impression of a complete package.

NNA’s 2017 BNEC & BNAC papers were selected as win- NAE FUN FACTS newspaper, based in Fayetteville, BNAC FUN FACTS Better Newspaper Editorial Contest, OVERVIEW ners and received a total of 475 • NC, sponsored the contest. • awards. Entries came from 5 news- 221 entries were received. Better Newspaper Advertising • Entries came from 37 states; papers; 5 newspapers were BNEC FUN FACTS Contest & Newspapers And Awards were presented Oct. 6, selected as winners and received Education Winners 160 newspapers sent in a total 2017, in Tulsa, OK • of 1,654 entries; and 117 news- a total of 7 awards. Kidsville 1,433 entries were received. A supplement to Publishers’ Auxiliary News!, a literacy and educational B2 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 2017

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FIRST PLACE, Best Special News, Sports or Feature Section or Edition, FIRST PLACE, Best Family Life/Living Section/PaDaily & Non-daily DivisionDaily & Non- FIRST PLACE, Best Special News, Sports or Feature Section or Edition, Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-9,999 daily Division, circulation 3,000-9,999 Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more The Transylvania Times, Brevard, NC Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD 3rd Place—Steele County Times, Blooming Prairie, MN Funny and relatable. Everyone has a “couch” issue to deal Symphony, Sarah Haider Daily & Non-daily Division Rick Bussler with. Sometimes it’s even a couch. There is some vivid writing here, especially when weaving 1st Place—Carolina Forest Chronicle, Conway, SC It’s disheartening that we still have to focus on this issue 3rd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA music and the weather. This is a very solid column and Horry County police corruption coverage, Tom O’Dare and Charles D. but since we do, the approach you used is impressive William P. Warford encouraging, too. Super job. Perry because it shows that even decades later. A drunk driver’s Funny, creative and satirical at the same time. Good job. Honorable Mention—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, This defines what policing by community newspapers means. A lot of actions still affect the world. It also highlights the effect Honorable Mention—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA PA hard work, dedication and extra time made these stories happen and as a drunk driving has from the family to law enforcement plus Parting Shot, Bruce Miller A 40-year PGN journey, Mark Segal result, your community is stronger and resulted in more faith in both the the costs emotionally and economically on the community. Gently humorous, sweet and nostalgic. Must have struck a Fighting the fight is not easy when so many have opposing system can work and why newspapers are important. One thing that would have added to the series would be chord with all pet owners. views. Clearly, the folks at PGN have stuck to their guns 2nd Place—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA stories from a convicted drunk driver who caused one of the through the decades and this column informs readers on Moonshine Ink Collaborations and Commitment fatal accidents and then a counselor for the convicted driver BEST HUMOROUS COLUMN just how perilous that journey sometimes was (is). Nice, This entry represents an Incredible amount of research and hard work. or the victim’s family. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 informative column. The issue becomes alive because it focuses on real people, real families Honorable Mention—West Milford Messenger, Chester, 1st Place—The Yankton County Observer, Yankton, SD and real needs and how a housing shortage affects the entire community NY How to Brush a Hostile Cat, Olivia Hunhoff BEST SERIOUS COLUMN and not just those without a place to call home. Best of all this series West Milford Messenger Tackles Opioid Epidemic, Linda This column teaches a lesson to more experienced writers: Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 brought new housing to the area. Smith-Hancharick Brevity aids comedy. Her lines are punchy and to the point. 1st Place—The Jackson Herald, Jefferson, GA This is definitely a topic which needed to be addressed but It’s from her experience, but it’s observational, not self- I’m growing marijuana, Mike Buffington I want more information. How many related drug arrests referential. Impressively well-written. Lead was great, ending was NNA’s 2017 Better Newspaper Contest, have occurred? How much has this cost the community? 2nd Place—The Yankton County Observer, Yankton, SD strong, and I really enjoyed how the writer went into a broad Better Newspaper Advertising Contest & Is it affecting education? How does it affect families? Drug Worst Kool-Aid ever (and other stories), Brian J. Hunhoff breakdown and then transitioned into the personal angle. addiction affects more than the user and while it is important Not all of the anecdotes in the column work, but many do, Perfect mix of fact and emotion. Newspapers And Education Winners to have a name with the problem the problem goes much and all are short enough that the reader is going to give 2nd Place—The Eldon Advertiser, Eldon, MO A supplement to Publishers’ Auxiliary further. The stories are very well written however and touch them a chance. Overall, a homey read that would brighten a Stand in the footprints, Tammy Witherspoon the heart which can inspire people to help solve the issue. reader’s day. There were a lot of complex matters, broken down very WENDY MACDONALD STANLEY SCHWARTZ Sales and Sponsorships Manager Communications Director 3rd Place—Wilton-Durant Advocate News, Wilton, IA simply in this column. It brought a reasonable point of view BEST HUMOROUS COLUMN Advocate News humorous column Wilton clowns, Derek to something that could have easily been sheer emotion. LYNNE LANCE Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-7,999 Sawvell Bravo, very well done. Chief Operating Officer 1st Place—The Azle News, Azle, TX A humorous situation that will linger with the reader, 3rd Place—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA Director, Membership and Member Services National Newspaper Association Stink to think..., Mark K. Campbell but too much “I” interposed between the reader and the How do we make sense of a tragedy like this? Not only hysterical, but educational too. Who could ask for situation. Scott Campbell, Compelling. Writing style and structure more? I laughed out loud. It was “a gas!” Honorable Mention—Cedar County News, Hartington, NE were excellent, and the conveyance of emotion was just the 2nd Place—The Barberton Herald, Barberton, OH Rob Dump right amount. My 1940s Western Auto baseball glove, Ho Hoffman A cute take, with a nice personal tone. Honorable Mention—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX An enjoyable and charming read. We the People, Racey Burden 3rd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY BEST SERIOUS COLUMN Very well written, and brave. Excellent threading of the Little boys’ bedtime tactics, Jennifer Burden Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 12,000 or more needle on a subject that is certainly emotional for your A fun writing style. 1st Place—Farm and Dairy, Salem, OH readers. Honorable Mention—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA Memories of Gram, Kymberly Seabolt He’s off - and running, Ken Fuson These sorts of columns are usually a dime a dozen, but BEST SERIOUS COLUMN Snarky good fun! the writer really brings her grandmother to life. Especially Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-11,999 effective are the details of the house. This is very good 1st Place—Northside Sun, Jackson, MS BEST HUMOROUS COLUMN writing. Dilapidated roads column, Wyatt Emmerich Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 8,000 or more 2nd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY Pretty much everything a really good serious column Compilation © 2017, National Newspaper Association, all rights reserved. Stories 1st Place—The Sun, Santa Maria, CA Opinion national park column, Josh Rhoten should be: researched, angry and informative, but with some and photos © 2016-2017 by original copyright holders, reprinted with permission. Out of my dog league, Rebecca Rose This piece was timely, well-written and researched. suggestions for fixing the problem. Contact original copyright holders for reprint permission. Very funny, with just the right tone of envy and ridicule. Readers certainly learned some things they didn’t know, 2nd Place—Northside Sun, Jackson, MS Published by the National Newspaper Association Excellent. not only about national parks but international sites as well. Time Running Out as Infrastructure Begins to Crumble 900 Community Drive, Springfield, IL 62703 2nd Place—The Sun, Santa Maria, CA Nice job. Wyatt Emmerich 217-241-1400 Couchghazi, Rebecca Rose 3rd Place—The Northbrook Tower, Northbrook, IL Nearly as powerful as his first-place column, and a bit less NOVEMBER 2017 PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS B3

FIRST PLACE, best feature photo, non-daily division, circulation 3,000-5,999 By Josh Harrell, The N’ West Iowa REVIEW, Sheldon, IA GOOSE BATH—A Canada goose tosses water on its back Wednesday morning at the Bruce Schomaker Recreational Area north of Boyden..

angry, but every bit as pointed, and with good reason. Amusing approach, clever hook for a story that’s had lots Honorable Mention—The Ada News, Ada, OK Best Headline Writing, Staff 3rd Place—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI of ink thrown its way. Made us chuckle, and for that alone, it Noodling on the Weekends, Jeff Cali Solid headlines, with some cleverness. Good job drawing the Old tractor helps tell the story of Jim Flohe, Alan Campbell would have earned second-place. Jeff’s absorbing, locally focused columns, including this reader in and avoiding dry, narrative headlines. A sweet tribute to a community stalwart of the type we don’t 3rd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA charming piece introducing readers to an impressive area 2nd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY see much anymore. Sportsmanship, Jeff Budlong “noodler,” are something to cherish. Headline writing, Bulletin staff Honorable Mention—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI Nice acknowledgement of an athlete who, with one simple Good headlines throughout. “Common thread” was especially Acing one of life’s most difficult tests, Alan Campbell gesture, demonstrated the true character that we long for in BEST SPORTS COLUMN nice. A personal story that growing numbers of readers can relate our sports heroes. Well done. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 3rd Place—Beeville Bee-Picayune, Beeville, TX to, from the parent’s or the child’s perspective. Honorable Mention—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA 1st Place—Wilton-Durant Advocate News, Wilton, IA Ace in the Hole and Pokemadness, Jason Collins, Laura Tim Haddock Coach DeLong, Derek Sawvell Campbell, Chip Latcham BEST SERIOUS COLUMN Almost clever headline (guess “whom” would have been too A great column that really encapsulates the coach’s life and Good stuff on 1A, inside headlines taper off somewhat. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 fancy?) and a nice turn of phrase or two were enough to earn how people felt about him. It really pulls on the heartstrings Honorable Mention—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI 1st Place—Dodge County Independent, Kasson, MN this column third-place among a fairly lackluster group of while passing on all the relevant info. Leelanau Enterprise Best Headlines, Alan Campbell, Amy Teach your children well, Mark DeLap entries. Stronger lede would have helped. 2nd Place—Wilton-Durant Advocate News, Wilton, IA Hubbell, Patti Brandt Burgess, Eric Carlson, Jay Bushen A beautiful and well-written tribute. Advocate News sports column Janey Botkins, Derek Sawvell Pretty good across the board. Just needs a bit more spark, or 2nd Place—Morgan County Press, Stover, MO BEST SPORTS COLUMN This is a great story and tells this girl’s story well. It feels playfulness in places. Notes of Interest, Litton’s Life Affirmed, Robin R.D. Fish Jr. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-9,999 more like a player feature than a column though. I also feel like A meaningful, well-done reflection, tastefully handled. 1st Place—Door County Advocate, Sturgeon Bay, WI it could have been edited down to a less wordy length. BEST LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE 3rd Place—The Oberlin Herald, Oberlin, KS Saved by a $35 facemask, Korey Mallien 3rd Place—Clay County News, Sutton, NE Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 Along the Sappa, Steve Haynes Korey’s argument for the wider use of facemasks in softball Tory Duncan 1st Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY Balanced and thought-provoking. is a strong one, benefiting greatly from the account of a recent It’s a nice piece and a good recap of the team with a preview Best local news coverage, Bulletin staff Honorable Mention—Clay County News, Sutton, NE instance when it may have saved his own daughter’s life. of what’s to come. I would rate it higher, but there were some Outstanding newspaper. News of every ilk found in this paper. Tory Duncan 2nd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM errors in the middle, including a run-on paragraph that could Readers have no excuse to not know what is happening in this Made me teary! Nice job. ‘State of the Courts: Are Taos-area courts being used and have used different punctuation. county. If someone were starting a newspaper and asked about efficiently maintained?’ Nov. 10-16, 2016, Arcenio J. Trujillo Honorable Mention—The Yankton County Observer, Yankton, what the news coverage should look like, I would recommend BEST SPORTS COLUMN Arcenio’s writing stands out for its elegance, and he makes SD they check out this newspaper. Solid news reporting along Daily & Non-daily Division, 10,000 or more great use of this column to start a conversation about the Adding Letich to HOF was great for following reasons, 1-8 with interesting feature stories. Government, sports, business, 1st Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA area’s dilapidated basketball courts ahead of his publication’s Brian J. Hunhoff arts and entertainment, education, social events and groups, Baseball collision, Tim Gallagher upcoming series on the issue. It’s well written and a cool recollection of the former player’s religion–that and more included in coverage. Also, as well- Written in the present tense, the author is both eyewitness and 3rd Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK accomplishments. It comes off a little condescending in places, written as any of the entries. correspondent. The immediacy of his writing, written in short, Team Johnny, Adrian O’Hanlon III though, like the writer is venting about how long it took for him 2nd Place—The Fountain Hills Times, Fountain Hills, AZ almost breathless sentences, is what stands out. A punchy Aside from sharing a great story about a longtime scoreboard to be inducted into the hall of fame. The Fountain Hills Times writing style and good quotes make this column a clear first- operator fighting through a cancer diagnosis, Adrian’s column is A comfortable read. Something for everyone coverage. As a place winner. additionally impressive for its concision. Few things are harder BEST HEADLINE WRITING reader, I appreciate the way the news is packaged. Readers 2nd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA to write than a strong column that’s 500 words or less like Daily & Non-daily Division can find the type of news they want and it’s all together. Most Tim Haddock this one. 1st Place—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA stories are concise, but informative, and the story count is high. B4 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 2017

Good variety of news–schools, arts, business, clubs, government, BEST EDITORIAL features, etc. No doubt, your readers feel informed. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more 3rd Place—The Bernardsville News, Bernardsville, NJ 1st Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY Stink to think: Loving Charles Zavalick Editorial state leaders budget crisis, Brian Martin Wide variety of news. Range and breath of coverage offered to Almost a little longish yet there are no wasted words. In a state your readers is excellent. Doesn’t shy away from hard news, but that apparently has no balanced budget requirement, this needed to does offer a nice selection of feature stories–some particularly be said. Clear message that delivers. Excellent job. your body emissions interesting like the one about the farm boy. Sports, business, 2nd Place—The Examiner, Beaumont, TX education, social activities, arts and entertainment–all are It takes a village, Examiner staff represented. A solid editorial product. A topic that some folks might not think deserves this much BY MARK K. CAMPBELL, could be a tad gassy at times. It’s a Honorable Mention—Mount Desert Islander, Bar Harbor, ME attention, which is exactly why this well-written piece was The Azle News, great relief—in many ways—that Staff necessary. Some plain speaking that speaks volumes. Hope the point Azle, TX Good variety of news and special sections each issue. Tackles the is taken. First place, best humorous column after you marry you no longer have tough news, such as the superintendent search story, and keeps 3rd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA daily & non-daily division, circulation 3,000-7,999 to exert control over so many body readers informed on government and law enforcement. But, the Opinion: Neither Clinton nor Trump earns endorsement, Michael issues. news balance includes some quite interesting features and wide Gors We were so poor when we first range of sports, arts, social, and other news. The Extra with each There were a lot of editorials with the same message this year t’s been a long time since I’ve wed that passing gas was our main issue certainly attracts readers, and the other special section is and this is one of the best. Like many of them, it sort of left the had to start a column with a entertainment. done well. Good newspaper. reader wondering how Clinton’s (many) flaws made her equally as disclaimer but … some people (Well, I found it far more unappealing as the Trump the editorial spoke about, but - again - it might find the following dis- entertaining than she did.) BEST LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE was a common message. Nice job. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more Honorable Mention—Northside Sun, Jackson, MS gustingI and stupid. Oh, and it also Throughout my lifetime, I’ve 1st Place—The Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, IN Ben Allen editorial, Anthony Warren has f-words in it. witnessed some historic funk—on Jacob Graf death, Kim Dunlap Well done piece on something that no doubt happens in some A recent British study” (is there both ends of the spectrum. Again, hard-hitting stories (gun accident, hostage) that draw form in a lot of places other than Jackson, Miss. Nice style, good any other kind?) has shown that I once worked at a fire hall with a attention and emotion. questions, well put. passing gas can be tremendously group of guys that bravely took on 2nd Place—The Suffolk Times, Mattituck, NY beneficial to your health – and to that the challenge of keeping one another The Suffolk Times Staff BEST EDITORIAL Becker stories bring new life to old story. A variety of topics– of those around you. I don’t know from getting dementia by literally Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 something to interest almost any reader. how these studies get done or funded eating the worst stuff they could 1st Place—The Altamont Enterprise & Albany County Post, 3rd Place—The Daily Universe, Provo, UT Altamont, NY or what poor souls have to undergo imagine the night before they came Daily Universe Staff “Preventing harassment can be a matter of life or death” editorial the discernment and compilation of on shift duty. An exceptional amount of coverage for a college paper. Stories The Altamont Enterprise & Albany County Post evidence, but I’m glad they I saw a guy once make a reach beyond the campus to other events around the area, and Very well written editorial addressing a critical issue in our did. roomful of firefighters flee photos are creative. schools. Personalizing the editorial with the young girl’s comments According to “Dr. Nandi” on from a room, one exclaiming Honorable Mention—The Standard Banner, Jefferson City, TN gives it a powerful impact. Well researched for facts. Steve Marion, Dale Gentry, Gayle Page, Kimary Clelland Facebook—I think he’s real over his shoulder, “If you’re 2nd Place—The Bernardsville News, Bernardsville, NJ Great lead photos. Stories of local interest. Reporters give voice to because his profile picture sick, go to the hospital!” Editorial on Gov. Christie’s push to eliminate legal advertising in those in the communities. print, Elizabeth K. Parker shows him wearing a white We should all live forever! Well written editorial on an issue important to newspapers and medical jacket—pooting not There’s another benefit BEST LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE the public. It challenges Christie’s attempt to punish newspapers only helps you live longer from trouser trumpeting: It Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 and clearly states the adverse impact it would have. Its timing was but might actually prevent Campbell joins music as a world unifier. 1st Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA perfect as the NJ Legislature debated the bill. dementia. Backside ballistics are truly Ark Staff 3rd Place—Beeville Bee-Picayune, Beeville, TX Sharp writing and clean layouts are hallmarks of this very polished Gaseous body emissions also universal. Everyone of every race, Doing its best to destroy the Icommercial real estate market, Chip publication. The Ark draws readers in with excellent front pages, a aid in the diminishment of cancer, color, creed, gender, transgender, Latcham, Jeff Latcham good mix of stories and strong photography. Provides readers with important background and detail on why heart attack, and stroke chances, whatever emits their own personal 2nd Place—Dodge County Independent, Kasson, MN business real estate taxes are unfairly going up. Important issue for apparently. hydrogen bombs. Hillary, Trump, Dodge County Independent community. So if you truly love your family, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Caitlyn Good, newsy coverage and deft use of photography. Strong police Honorable Mention—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA you’ll let ‘er rip whenever possible. Jenner, Walmart cashiers, Queen blotter. Impressions, Bill Tubbs The magic bean for farts (there’s a Elizabeth, Glenn Beck, Rougned 3rd Place—The Journal, Crosby, ND Good editorial on a sensitive topic. Well written with solid The Journal, Crosby, ND, Cecile Wehrman, publisher warned-about f-word that used to be Odor – they all stink! presentation of reasoning to support its point of view. Solid coverage of news, sports and business. Good columns add verboten in civil society) is that the The comment section of Dr. to the mix. Agriculture supplement was well done, with an attention- BEST EDITORIAL odor contains hydrogen sulfate. Nandi’s post about thunders down grabbing Temple Grandin story. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-9,999 Then comes this magical sentence under is hilarious. Posters from Honorable Mention—Wilton-Durant Advocate News, Wilton, IA 1st Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR from the good doctor: “Researchers Africa and India and all over tell Derek Sawvell, staff Jail suicide,Steve Bagwell believe inhaling it actually causes tales of noxious emissions that The March 3 Makeover Issue guided readers through effective Terrible situation, excellent editorial. No punches pulled yet no your brain to grow stronger and literally got them removed from changes, with special sections and social media logos. Good use of piling on. Such an obvious miscarriage of - well, everything - one photography. protects your brain from dementia.” conference rooms and vehicles. The would think writing about it would be easy but that is not the case. Inhaling “wind” makes you stories are eye-wateringly funny. Superior work. BEST USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS 2nd Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR smarter! Married women from every place Daily & Non-daily Division Debate on landfill fate, Steve Bagwell Lots of people owe me decades’ on the planet proclaim that they 1st Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY Very well-done job on a very serious issue. Any reader should get worth of will now live forever thanks to their Bradly J. Boner, Ryan Dorgan, Kathryn Holloway, Nick a clear view of the problem and the newspaper’s position, and that apologies—I’ve husbands. Stoneceipher, Ben Shafer makes for a very effective editorial. Nice job. ‘GASEOUS been increasing So clearly there are health benefits An easy choice. This publication took my breath away from 3rd Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR first page to last, with its stunning photos, graphics and design, folks’ brain from cutting the cheese—the average Throwing civility under the bus, Ossie Bladine BODY so beautifully, crisply, cleanly presented on every page. Hard to power since the person toots 14 times daily—and Dr. Ouch. Almost too biting but clearly a huge problem that needed to imagine what a thrill it must be picking up this newspaper each be exposed, and this editorial puts it as plainly as it could have been EMISSIONS ‘60s. Nambi joins sophisticated folks week. put. It’s hard to make people do the right thing, but this shined a lot also aid in the It’s my like Ben Franklin who said “fart 2nd Place—The Suffolk Times, Mattituck, NY of light on some dark matter. understanding proudly” and Louis C.K. who The Suffolk Times Staff Honorable Mention—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI diminishment that every quipped “you Nice photos, well displayed throughout publication. Appealing Northport should hire outside family, Alan Campbell actor from the don’t have to be smart to laugh use of feature photos on front page, in addition to clean layout and Almost unbelievable this would happen anywhere, but a good job effective use of white space, were determining factors in choice of of cancer, campfire scene at farts, but you’d be stupid not of pointing a finger at those involved and making a point about doing this entry for 2nd Place. to” in the never-ending quest to the right thing even at this late date. Took some nerve. Well put. heart attack, in Blazing 3rd Place—Port Aransas South Jetty, Port Aransas, TX Saddles went on make heinie hiccups more socially 2-18-16 and 2-25-16 BEST EDITORIAL and stroke to become titans acceptable. Color, content and composition of photos all embody the spirit of Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 chances, in academia. I once heard a truism at a funeral this community. Very inviting. Dan Parkers “whoopers” and Mardi 1st Place—The Yankton County Observer, Yankton, SD Sometimes where a son was eulogizing his father Gras spread were especially appealing. Wish quality of photos were State must fix bloody Highway 46, Brian J. Hunhoff apparently. you find out saying his dad insisted: “There’s more consistent throughout. Very thorough, engaging editorial that does a good job of explaining Honorable Mention—The Daily Universe, Provo, UT things about never a time when a fart isn’t funny.” why the road is so dangerous. Though often editorials spend some Daily Universe Staff your spouse And now they are good for you, time explaining why readers should agree with the newspaper, this Quality and use of photos is very good, though compositiont is one lets the facts speak for themselves. (The poem at the end was a after you’re too! sometimes unimaginative. Find new perspectives. Surprise us bit cheesy and unnecessary, though.) married, and So, if you’re near me one day and more. Liked the mix of photos and graphics in review of year. Very 2nd Place—Springtown Epigraph, Springtown, TX the Bride a silent but deadly event should attractive publication. Standing up for Springtown, Mark K. Campbell discovered occur making me giggle just a little— Though it isn’t really a call to action by readers, this editorial is quickly that I you’re welcome. well-written and lets readers know why they should be proud of LAKOTA COUNTRY TIMES Email Letters to: [email protected] WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8-14, 2016 • A7

NOVEMBER 2017 PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY 2017VOICES BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS B5 their local superintendent and the community they live in. 2nd Place—The Galena Gazette, Galena, IL 3rd Place—The Oberlin Herald, Oberlin, KS ‘A sense of radiant joy’, Hillary Dickerson New ‘open input’ policy bad way to treat public, Steve Haynes Good entry overall. A close second. Good writing, good photos, Destroying Historical Good use of sarcasm to make several points in this open- good layout, terrific quote used for the headline. Very nice government editorial. A very solid call for openness! tribute to a deserving local citizen. 3rd Place—Douglas Budget, Douglas, WY and Cultural Sites BEST EDITORIAL PAGE(S) Candle in the Wind, Jennifer Kocher “As the international Rock this same destruction Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more Very nice tribute overall—writing, art, layout, headline. community responds to arrived in the heartland of the 1st Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR especially liked the opening and ending with the personal the wanton destruction United States. Construction Viewpoints, Jeb Bladine, Ossie Bladine, Steve Bagwell reference (puppet). perpetrated by extremists in workers, operating on Clear winner in a pretty strong category. Clean, colorful Honorable Mention—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA Iraq and to the brutality and behalf of the Dakota Access suff ering facing the Syrian Pipeline, intentionally bull eyecatching, content-laden pages, very well-balanced. Superior Impressions, Bill Tubbs people, we also recognize that dozed multiple graves and work. This tribute has it all, including a double death. Nice story preserving these countries’ ancient religious sites located 2nd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME telling, honoring two members of the greatest generation. cultural heritage is a critical two miles northwest of the Best Editorial Pages, Staff Another photo or two of Lois would have helped. step towards reconstruction, confl uence of the Cannon Very nice pages. Fine layout that despite a lot of graphics reconciliation, and building Ball and Missouri Rivers that avoids greyness. Strong content, easy to follow. A close second. BEST BREAKING NEWS PHOTO civil society… We urge all had just a day before been 3rd Place—The Pilot, Southern Pines, NC Daily Division parties in Iraq and Syria and publicly identifi ed by the Steve Bouser 1st Place—The Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, IN the international community Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. One of the best; not a lot of difference from 1st to 3rd. Great Closson fire photos, J. Kyle Keener to respect and protect These sites had been style, good color, fine graphics. Easy on the eye and well- Great photo. Not the average fire photo. This captures what archaeological, historic, BRANDON ECOFFEY ignored or missed by a team balanced. breaking news is all about. I love the contrast. religious, and cultural Oglala Lakota of archaeologists hired by 3rd Place—The Ada News, Ada, OK sites, including museums A Note From The Editor’s Desk Dakota Access and had only BEST EDITORIAL PAGE(S) Suspect shot, Richard Barron and archives, and reaffi rm been made public after the Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 Photo tries to tell the story. It does an OK job. that all those who destroy destruction of these sites standing Rock Sioux Tribe 1st Place Honorable Mention—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY important cultural property across both countries by ISIS. identifi ed them to the courts The Galena Gazette, Galena, IL Hail photo breaking news, Blaine McCartney must be held accountable.” The terror group has made a when asking for an injunction Hillary Dickerson, Carter Newton Not sure this is what I would call breaking news when it -Department of State concerted eff ort to destroy to prevent workers from Though the design is a bit more old-fashioned, these are occurs the following day. But the essence of the photo captures historical and cultural sites destroying them. the strongest pages in this division in terms of content. From the weather event. The comments above were in order spread fear. The In what seems to be an editorials to publisher’s columns to guest op-eds and lots of made by the Department of acts have received global act of malice and complete State in 2014 regarding the condemnation as humanity disregard for the judicial letters to the editor, it’s obvious these pages have impact. It BEST BREAKING NEWS PHOTO ‘Threats to Cultural Heritage understands the importance would be nice to see a local editorial cartoon or some artwork Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more in Syria and Iraq” and were in of preserving sacred sites. BRANDON ECOFFEY of some kind to break up the large text blocks, but that’s a minor 1st Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY response to the intentional Last week in Standing continued on A8 quibble with overall very solid pages! Sad About Snowy, Ryan Dorgan THIRD PLACE, best original editorial cartoon, daily & non-daily division, 2nd Place—Lahontan Valley News & Fallon Eagle Standard, This photo easily takes1st Place in a strong category. You By Marty Two Bulls, Fallon, NV can feel the love for Snowy the people had. It’s only fitting you Lakota Country Times, Martin, SD These pages contain good content that is very well organized have the “Snowy” peaks of the Tetons to balance out the frame. and visually appealing. Nice balance of local, state and national Well done! As Sacred Stone Camp Begins Keep our Homelands content, as well. 2nd Place—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA 3rd Place—Hutchinson Leader, Hutchinson, MN Vegetation fire burns four acres in Oakley, Tony Kukulich ComposedMonth beautifully with the law of thirds. 6 The - fire Where’s fighter happening at this time Obama? of day.” Trash Free Jan. 10, Jan. 13, 2016, Doug Hanneman I’ve seen a lot of fire photos, but the uniqueness of the shielding his face from the heat is a nice little detail in the photo. 2nd Place—Port Aransas South Jetty, Port Aransas, TX Strong editorials; a good mix of local and national content; and firefighter knocking off the top of a fence post is not something It’s been 5 months since almost 100 nations in all. During the annual Tribe’s Solid Waste program. Fine photo! Heron Swallowing Fish, Dan Parker a clean design make for very engaging editorial pages. you see at every fire. Great timing! In addition, the bleakness Lakota tribal members The Haudenosaunee of celebration at Rosebud, In the past, there have been Honorable Mention—The Jackson Herald, Jefferson, GA A moment like this would have a lot of motion, but the of the background makes the firefighter really pop out! Great fi rst gathered along the the Northeast. The Yakima there were lots of complaints times when no eff ort was Tragedy.... Spot News Photo, Alex Pace photographer captures it perfectly still. The expression of the overall photo! Cannonball River to of the Northwest. The about trash. People didn’t made to pick up the post- BEST ORIGINAL EDITORIAL CARTOON It’s takes a great deal of fortitude to photograph a scene bird and position of the fish make this an outstanding photo. Daily & Non-daily Division 3rd Place—Washington Missourian, Washington, MO protest the 1200-mile Navajo of the Southwest like seeing litter all over the Rosebud Fair trash. It was where children are victims. This photo makes your heart ache 3rd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY 1st Place—ID Mountain Express, Ketchum, ID Engulfed in Flames, Gregg Jones Dakota Access Pipeline. and representatives from fairgrounds. Overfl owing all left on the ground to blow for the first responders that respond to tragedies such as this. Our favorite time of year, Nick Spanos Airport Noise, Gavin McNeil A very well composed photo applying the law of thirds. The Members of the Sacred dozens of other tribes all trash bins were an eyesore. away. The line of her hat over her eyes and her serious, thoughtful The beauty of this entry is its stark simplicity. There’s just no details of the smoke and fire really contrast with the firefighter. Stone Camp are objecting with one goal: protect the However, there were many So we didn’t see any BEST FEATURE PHOTO expression coupled with the onlookers faded in the background way to look at this entry and not smile at yet another one of The flow of the water with the flow of the smoke gives the photo to plans that run the crude water. fair goers who didn’t give a rubbish caught on the fence Dailyoil Division conduit beneath the make this an eye-catching Notphoto. A Lakota still moment water. amid the Norchaos second thought when tossing at the softball fi eld this week. those all-too-common foibles of government-think. a nice circular motion to the photo. This is a very nice frame! 1stnearby Place—Wyoming Missouri Tribune Eagle, River. Cheyenne, WY of a county fair. North Dakota water. But their trash on the ground. For Many of us appreciate those 2nd Place—Mount Desert Islander, Bar Harbor, ME Honorable Mention—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA BlaineThey McCartney feel that endangers Honorable Mention—Norththe waterScott Press, source Eldridge, forIA the instance, candy wrappers hard-working children who ME Gender Neutral Restroom, Joe Marshall Antioch house fire claims lives of two dogs, Tony Kukulich Beautifulwater shot fl owing to the Godspeed, Scott Campbellmillions - Native and non were left all along the parade kept the fairgrounds picked A great cartoon. It puts a hot topic in context. Heart-breaking photo of firefighters trying to save the lives of 2ndStanding Place—Casa Rock Grande Reservation Dispatch, Casa Grande, AZ Initially, this is a sweet– photo living of a family throughout all together. Once the route. Later that afternoon, up every morning during the 3rd Place—Lakota Country Times, Martin, SD dogs from a house fire. I love dogs, they are family members NFL’s– Gatorade located Play just 60 Program south Visits of Casa Grande, Oscar the viewer realizes the Missouriweight of the situation, River it basinbecomes and the wacipi grounds were fair. Also, the Solid Waste Marty Two Bulls too. Perezwhere construction would JIM KENTheartbreaking. This capturesits 400 precious tributaries life across generations located strewn with used paper VI WALN crews and the day laborers No ambiguity here. A strong illustration of a compelling point: Freelance Writer & Radio Producer Sicangu Lakota Greatoccur. action shot. and what it means to besouth a soldier. of Bismarck. napkins, Styrofoam did an excellent job of Water is life. Making a Noise in this World Sicangu Scribe BEST BREAKING NEWS PHOTO 3rd PlaceTexas-based—Sioux City Journal, EnergySioux City, IA The Standing Rock Sioux containers and plastic cups. clearing the fairgrounds of Honorable Mention—Daily Star-Journal, Warrensburg, MO Non-daily Division, circulation 5,000-9,999 CampTransfer High Hopes has ping pong, assured Jim Lee the BEST FEATURE TribePHOTO fi led suit in July to Even though there seemed all that unsightly litter tossed C’mon babe..., Jack “Miles” Ventimiglia 1st Place—Hood River News, Hood River, OR I loveLakota the moment the that project was captured is safe here. Natives holdNon-daily greater Division, circulationstop construction6,000-9,999 on the to be trash everywhere during young people were recruited aside by fair goers. An original take on a national issue. Trump convinced he can Mosier train derailment fire, Patrick Mulvihill DAP citing environmental - even though initial plans weight than those1st Place voiced—Malibu Surfside News, Malibu, CA the 4-day annual celebration by Rosebud’s Solid Waste We hear many people charm the Statue of Liberty, complete with predator subtext. Great depth on this photo. I like the parallel effect of the cars to cross the Missouri north by Native Americans. impacts and to protect at Rosebud, we have to send program each morning to complain regularly about all BEST FEATURE PHOTO Balancing act, Suzy Demeter contrasted with the scope of the accident as shown by the of Bismarck were scrapped By mid-summer historically sensitive sites. Kudos out to our tribal Solid pick up trash. Each bag fi lled the trash in the ditches as Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more Not all feature photos feature children, but many times, the tracks in the background. due to concern over leakage Lakota from across the The tribe then asked Waste crew. They kept on top with fairgrounds trash was they drive down the road. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 1st Place—The Orland Park Prairie, Orland Park, IL best ones do. This one made me smile; the antics of the giant Daily & Non-daily Division 2nd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME and the impact such an state began journeying for a preliminary of all your trash by disposing traded to Solid Waste for a Yet, some of these same Kid rock, Adam Jamont juggler and the laughter of the tiny girl. Good job. 1st Place—Cedar County News, Hartington, NE Ellsworth Accident, Steve Fuller event would have on the to Sacred Stone Camp to injunction against further of it all in a timely manner. strip of carnival tickets. people will toss out trash Looking at this photograph, I feel like I know how that young 2nd Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR Rob Dump, Peggy Year, Wayne Stroot Definitely breaking news. While car crashes are a dime a drinking water of North show their support for the construction while it We can also thank the many People who drove by the from their vehicle without drummer feels. The captured motion, focus, angle and colors Bean bag toss, Marcus Larson The combination of multiple persistent editorials and the dozen, a graphic photo like this doesn’t comes around often. Dakota’s capital city. people of Standing Rock. surveyed the pipeline route children who camped with fairgrounds on Monday a thought as to where their gave me the impression of a complete package. Nice eye. I kept coming back to this one. Any time a photo combination with effective editorial cartoons made this a winner. 3rd Place—The Lancaster News, Lancaster, SC Apparently, objections Within weeks they were their family during the fair morning noticed much of the 2nd Place—Valencia County News-Bulletin, Belen, NM makes you look again... and again... it’sJIM a winner. KENT VI WALN Way to go in defending openness in public institutions. Raging fire guts IL home, Reece Murphy over environmental joined by tribal members for their hard work in keeping trash was gone, thanks to the Up,impacts Up & Away, voicedClara Garcia by non- from across the3rd country Place—The - Taos News, Taos,continued NM on A8 the grounds clean. These eff orts of the Rosebud Sioux 2nd Place—Dodge County Independent, Kasson, MN In a small community, house fires are breaking news. Good continued on A8 The rising balloon paws made me smile, give a laugh and feel Ditch Duet, Katharine Egli Way to go to take on the mayor for acting on his own and photograph. Captures the moment. like I was right there with the photographer, a feeling completed If this photo had been cropped tighter, it would have taken 1st outside the law, or at least the spirit of the law. Good to stand Honorable Mention—The Barberton Herald, Barberton, OH by the accompanying headline “Up, Up & Away.” Place. I love it. behind your reporter, too. 03-17-16, Rich Muller 3rd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY Honorable Mention—The Standard Banner, Jefferson City, TN 3rd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY Effort shows the rescue. Fair to good action. Pig Wrestling, Rugile Kaladyte A NewBracing for the “Cook”homecoming kiss, Dave Gentry Book On The Way Bulletin staff A great shot that captured a stellar, feel-good and insightful What a great, unexpected moment. It could have been a typical Good use of multiple elements to drive home the importance of BEST BREAKING NEWS PHOTO momentBecoming during the event. a chef has been homecoming shot, but theI had photographer a larger caught kitchen the expression it would in the morning. I then took a travel and share the food and everything I wanted to do openness in government. Loved the editorial and sidebar. Non-daily Division, circulation less than 5,000 Honorablea journey Mention of —The developing Daily Universe, my Provo, UT of unwillingness on the haveyoung lady’sbeen face. amazing. Perfect. I enjoyed chef position and it was great meet the people. I have a few in life and now I have the Honorable Mention—The Galena Gazette, Galena, IL 1st Place—Glenrock Independent, Glenrock, WY Campskills ROC- in theHundreds kitchen. of BYU Knowingstudents camp out for home hearing from people about learning recipes from a chef chef friends and they often background to develop a Freedom of information in Peters/Friede case, Dan Burke Total Loss, Phillip Harnden opener,your Ari weaknesses Davis is important BEST FEATURE thePHOTO food as I got a lot of praise culinary perspective. I was work for others and it is a cook book and a way to feed Persistence and multiple articles led to the release of a long Lot of fire photos in this category and this stands above the to grow in the industry. I was and a National paper gave me always calling myself a foodie, good working wage but when people. A stunning photo that made me lean in closer and enjoy Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 overdue autopsy, using the FOI law. Good to quote the law, too. rest. Total destruction seen in the photo, in addition with the able to develop my recipes at a great review so I felt good which means likes to try you are the owner you can I am seeking to be great looking at each individual face, captured wonderfully along with 1st Place—Steele County Times, Blooming Prairie, MN Good job. home owner staring at the remains of his home, appearing the Higher Ground Coff ee about where my life would diff erent restaurants in search make as much money as you at my food because I believe excellent lighting. Best Feature Photo, Rick Bussler defeated, pushes the photo to the top. Very powerful photo! House and I really enjoyed my be heading. Having my of the perfect food. I was want and there is lots of room I can make a great burger Great shot of a sweet moment. Well framed so that the 2nd Place—Lamesa Press-Reporter, Lamesa, TX work for our Oglala people. I daughter call me a chef was telling a customer one day I for other food trucks. with frybread and making BEST OBITUARY TRIBUTE BEST FEATURE PHOTO relationship between the human and the animal is captured. Daily & Non-daily Division Fighting house fire, Russel Skiles had many people come from one of the greatest moments said I was a foodie. My chef In the coming months I will it hybrid in a world full of Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 2nd Place—The Journal, Crosby, ND 1st Place—The Daily Universe, Provo, UT The details of the sparks flying inside the house are very nice. around the country and they in my life as I tried to serve told me stop calling yourself a be working on my recipe book mixing foods. A few years 1st Place—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA Butterfly child, Brad Nygaard Legendary BYU football coach LaVell Edwards dies at 86, Nate I can almost feel the wind and the heat and smell the smoke in enjoyed the food. I remember people the best foods I could foodie, you are a chef. and the art of a Lakota Chef. ago I made a Korean taco and Canada goose, Josh Harrell How brave of this young lady to allow these photos to be Cunningham this photo. A very nice image. bringing in fi ve gallon buckets create. A few weeks ago he must I want to share the cultural it was really great as I bit into Outstanding! The lighting on the water, action and clarity taken, and I applaud the sensitivity and thoughtfulness used to A clear winner, with multiple elements: several articles, 19 3rd Place—Port Aransas South Jetty, Port Aransas, TX of tomatoes and starting my When I arrived in the have been in a bad mood changes to our foods and the tortilla I thought it was makemarinara this a fantastic sauce photo. from I also like scratch the idea of “here’s life make sure this shot wasPhiladelphia perfect. area I realized I because he told me, “You are how they aff ect the people the best thing I ever tasted. photos, great layouts, good research. Solid tribute overall. Feeling the heat, Dan Parker and it was excellent. Today I LEON MATTHEWS did not have the speed to keep not a chef until someone calls today. I am excited because Then I had a banh mi which make it with ease and added Oglala Lakota up with the hordes of people you a chef! On the inside I I get to tell my story of how I is a Vietnamese hoagie or sub garlic knots to the meal. While Off The Rez Ramblings and I wanted to get some was laughing because he told came to be a chef in a mostly and the fl avors are amazing I made Italian and studied the speed. I ended up developing me I was a chef plus I do not dominated non-Lakota when you bite into all of favorite dishes people ordered I know you may be thinking my speed for a year and take it personally because the group of men and women. I the fl avors. There are many in America, I found Chicken to yourself about the reason I enjoyed meeting people. I proof is in the food and I have always thought my mother foods in the world and when Parmesan is the second order am talking about this again. met a SWAT offi cer that been developing my skill for Bessie Red Shirt/Matthews I develop my menu I know it behind spaghetti. I do some If you are my facebook friend looked bigger than a doorway. some time. I am seriously should have had a restaurant will be great and people will other dishes as well but I you know I take pictures of I met the restaurant people considering a food truck and I know she would have want to follow where the food wanted to be perfect on the my food. My daughter was who would come in late after because I want to put my rocked the culinary world. I truck is located. So I gave you top two. Alfredo and Marsala the fi rst to call me a chef they were drinking and then focus on a few items and the hope to develop a dream and my plan and if I can help you dishes are great as well and and I wondered about this come and order some of our brick and mortar restaurants with the cook book I hope to in any way let me know and I when I make my pizza I am but I wore my uniform and I food. I met the workers that can be more regulation and help fund the truck because will try to help you live your very excited about the sauce cooked. I was able to create a came from Philly and would you have to stay in the same I believe people need to seek dreams. and crust. great menu and recipes and if start work between 4 and 5 place. I want to be able to their dreams. I have done LETTER TO THE EDITOR We are stewards of post as much as possible. Their stories are beautiful and we must protect it. All of three-term Congresswoman is ready to spend a trillion I was a little nervous as I and inspiring. I sat there it. Noem? Jay and Paula are dollars to refurbish our the Earth and we must drove north because I wasn’t and listened closely as tears #cleanwaterforall delightful, sensible people. nuclear arsenal. Already, protect it. sure what to expect at the appeared from their eyes. #nodapl #standingrock Thune and Noem most of our weapons are Standing Rock #nodapl Some were tears of joy, of #standwithstandingrock are parroting fossil fuel many times more destructive Dear Editor: camp. But when I arrived overcoming years of obstacles #renewableenergy corporate propaganda. A than the ones used to destroy I thought this letter might I was welcomed by family. so that our people now have a #honorthetreaties recent Department of Energy Japanese cities. That is also be of some interest to you. A family made up of many voice again. Some were tears #motherearth report states emphatically true of nuclear weapons I’m Cherokee and Sac and peoples from many tribal of sadness, sadness because that global temperature possessed by other countries. Fox from Oklahoma living in nations who welcomed their grandchildren might Kelsey Bean increases are quite There has been little or South Dakota now. I decided and embraced everyone. not have a place to swim

3rd Place—The Observer, Dundee, NY Under the lights, Brandon Lawson Great shot with perfect lighting to make the field glow in the nighttime. Honorable Mention—Frazee-Vergas Forum, Frazee, MN Olson chills out opponent, Barbie Porter The look on this kid’s face is priceless- great capturing of a fantastic moment! BEST PHOTO ESSAY Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 12,000 or more 1st Place—The Pilot, Southern Pines, NC The Pilot, Blessing of the Hounds Photo Essay, Ted Fitzgerald I had to go back and forth several times between this collection and the second-place winner. What a fun event! A good variety of colorful photos push this collection to the top! Well done! 2nd Place—The Pilot, Southern Pines, NC The Pilot, Dogs Rescued From Blaze Photo Essay, Glenn Sides I had to go back and forth several times between this and the first-place winner. The images of the dog being saved and given oxygen is heart-breaking! Had the top two photos not been similar, I would have placed this first. 3rd Place—New Times, San Luis Obispo, CA Burnt out, Jayson Mellom, Bob Rucker, Cindy Rucker, Peter Johnson The top three submissions easily rose to the top in this category. There’s a great collection of images here. A simple, but powerful front page and a good blend of detailed photos. BEST PHOTO ESSAY Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 1st Place—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA Ally Doorenbos - Thirteen years of education, Josh Harrell FIRST PLACE, A comprehensive, year-long look at the life of a student. best original editorial cartoon, daily & non-daily division Balanced between candid and anticipated shots. You capture By Gavin McNeil Ally’s routine and share it with readers. Definite storytelling Idaho Mountain Express, Ketchum, ID elements to this piece. Photos are crisp. Perfect. 2nd Place—Daily Star-Journal, Warrensburg, MO “A Civil Civil War”, Jack “Miles” Ventimiglia That dominate photo pops! WOW! Same with the cannon shot. vividly depict the life Elizabeth and her family live—they compel 1st Place—Lahontan Valley News & Fallon Eagle Standard, square shot can implement the thirds rule effectively. Great When I look at layout, I look for photos that capture emotion and you to read the story to find out more about her life. Fallon, NV capture! tell a story. Some photos could be cropped in tighter so readers 2nd Place—Cedar County News, Hartington, NE Fallon wins at Fernley 3A season opener, Thomas Ranson 3rd Place—Wilton-Durant Advocate News, Wilton, IA see the full story. Brilliant color. What a fun event to cover. Best Photo Essay - swim meet, Tyler Schank Nice job of catching the peak of the action on the play. Advocate News best sports photo Kublik play at plate, Derek 3rd Place—The Hinsdalean, Hinsdale, IL Creative photo taking and very nice layout. 2nd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY Sawvell Hinsdale Central salutes vets, Jim Slonoff 3rd Place—Frazee-Vergas Forum, Frazee, MN Good ride, cowboy!, Ben Ramsey Great color and balance. The storytelling element of the photo Good use of dominate photo. This photo essay is effective State Gold, Stacy Moe, Cally Nundahl Critical focusing and timing were key in making this an award is not as strong as some others in this category, but readers in black and white. Each photo has backstory. The students Good photo essay illustrating the competition, costumes and winner. should be able to surmise the outcome. What gets my attention holding the flag and the two veterans sharing a laugh - team. Could have used a little more white space to separate 3rd Place—Hutchinson Leader, Hutchinson, MN is the cloud of dust swirling from the slide. One downfall: the excellent captures. photos. Play at the plate, Stephen Wiblemo cut-off person in the background. It’s awkward. Honorable Mention—Lahontan Valley News & Fallon Eagle Shows good action and the fact you can see the ball in the Honorable Mention—Oakland Independent, Oakland, IL Standard, Fallon, NV BEST SPORTS PHOTO catcher’s unit. Soaring past all expectations, Janice Hunt Thank you - Recognizing heroes who serve their country, Laci Daily Division Honorable Mention—The Jackson Herald, Jefferson, GA Overall, a good shot, EXCEPT for the position of the person in Thompson 1st Place—Clinton Herald, Clinton, IA Laying out for it, Ben Munro background at end of the approach. It makes it awkward. Black Great color layout of photos that tell a story; however, be Dodging the tag, Jon Gremmels Nice shot of the player laying out with critical focusing to and white is effective. I don’t feel it would have as much impact careful that there aren’t too many that are stationary... (like This category had some outstanding work, and was difficult highlight the ball. in color. The shadow capture - superb. photos of graves). Those do not tell as strong a story. Vary to judge because each entry brought something different to the sizes. Overall, decent job of saying thank you and recognizing table. I am going with this photo for 1st Place because of a BEST SPORTS PHOTO BEST REVIEW those who serve. combination of getting a great action shot along with the human Non-daily Division, circulation 5,000-9,999 Daily & Non-daily Division emotion element. 1st Place—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA 1st Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK BEST PHOTO ESSAY 2nd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY Dutch tag host Mustangs, Josh Harrell The Reel Dish, David Dishman Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-12,000 Struxness, Blaine McCartney Detail, Sharpness, action—all the elements for a prize-winning David Dishman best accomplishes what a good review—of any 1st Place—The Standard Banner, Jefferson City, TN This is a fabulous photo, and was a very close call for1st photo. work—is supposed to do: he describes the work well enough Seniors shine in ‘Addams Family’, Dale Gentry Place. 2nd Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR to tell the readers what happened and then with a critical eye Six photos shine in this essay capturing the energy and color 3rd Place—Daily Sun News, Sunnyside, WA Diving for the pylon, Rockne Roll gives the readers intelligent reasons why they should or should of the play. Action shots, close-ups and group shots make me Nitro crash, Roger Harnack Nice to see a really good photo getting the play it needs in not see, read, listen, or hear the reviewed work. Good job! want to attend this play. The photo essay was a delightful way Wow - what a visually intriguing shot! Good job. terms of size. Great capture of the action in what appeared to 2nd Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK to cover the play. Honorable Mention—Daily Star-Journal, Warrensburg, MO be less than ideal conditions. Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ a compelling piece of literature– 2nd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME Walk-off follows mouth-off, Jack “Miles” Ventimiglia 3rd Place—The Standard Banner, Jefferson City, TN Nov. 4, 2016, James Beaty We remember 2016, Staff Great emotional shot - this photo tells the story with no other Safe at home, Melanie Fritz James Beaty’s review of Springsteen’s book is well written, A terrific idea for recalling coverage of the past year. I like explanation required. Melanie- great job of timing the action and capturing the great not only describing the book and giving background but also the mix of old photos and photos of the editors and journalists. I detail in the shot, like the flying dirt. giving readers good reasons they should want to read the wish the photos were run bigger; why not over 4 pages? Some BEST SPORTS PHOTO Honorable Mention—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA book—the ultimate goal of a review. of the photos are terrific, others just OK. Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more League bouts emotional, Josh Harrell 3rd Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR 3rd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM 1st Place—Washington Missourian, Washington, MO Focusing on the team members versus the wrestler made the Shocking. Insulting. Hilarious, Starla Pointer Remembering Rhoda, Katharine Egli Punches Away, Bill Battle picture and told the story. Your use of depth of field was critical Starla Pointer’s review of a local play production of “The A good choice for covering this memorial for a Taos ski valley Amazing shot to show the goalie’s reach. to the success of this photo. Producers” is entertaining, descriptive, and gives readers great founder. The photo essay is interesting and the photos show the 2nd Place—Washington Missourian, Washington, MO guidance on whether they should see it. It also reveals the area in which it took place. The Champion, Bill Battle BEST SPORTS PHOTO reviewer’s sensitivity to the local theatrical community. Honorable Mention—Hood County News, Granbury, TX It’s not always the action that steals the show as in this case Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 Honorable Mention—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA Dream come true, Mary Vinson with an emotional victory. 1st Place—Cedar County News, Hartington, NE Jake Owen, Bruce Miller Nice variety of shots. Need another Action shot! Would a photo 3rd Place—Washington Missourian, Washington, MO Wynot State title, Jeremy Buss Bruce Miller’s review of a concert performance by Jake essay of a boys’ game include more action shots? I believe Nose for the Ball, Bill Battle This photo says it all. It tells a story that is newsworthy. Owen concisely and deftly gives readers a good idea of what so. The one action shot included cuts off the ball. This photo Great timing to capture the ball hitting the player. The backboard sets an interesting frame and the crowd and happened with an informed appraisal of its quality, the purpose essay focuses more on emotion than the championship game, Honorable Mention—Livingston Parish News, Denham photographers on the floor are blurred background noise. Color of a review. It was entertaining and informative. although the big photo of the fans shows an angle often missed. Springs, LA is balanced and the beams from the lights puts the moment in Different directions, Crystal LoGiudice the spotlight, so to speak. Excellent photograph! BEST FAMILY LIFE/ BEST PHOTO ESSAY Nice capture and alignment with the girls going different ways 2nd Place—Morgan County Press, Stover, MO LIVING SECTION/PAGES Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 for the ball. Alex Haag Soccer Photo, Chris Johnson Daily & Non-daily Division 1st Place—The Journal, Crosby, ND What a photo! It tells a story that encompasses the action. 1st Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY Butterfly child, Brad Nygaard, Cecile Wehrman BEST SPORTS PHOTO Balanced color and composition. Would like to see a bit more Valley sections, Johanna Love Powerful subject with photos that are heart-wrenching. They Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-4,999 rule of thirds in the action, which is mostly centered. Even a Captivating photography makes these sections pop. 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First PLACE, best featre photo, non-daily division, circulation less than 3,000 By Rick Bussler, Steele County Times, Blooming Prairie, MN STEELE COUNTY FAIR—First Hannah Mundt, 14, from the Pratt Commandoes 4-H club takes a well deserved break using her Brown Swiss cow, Hawaii, as her dream catcher.

great way to take advantage of the beautiful area! Welcome, Valley Press Staff In a category filled with visitor guides, this one jumped out. Honorable Mention—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX 2nd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA All-inclusive publication—well organized, designed and written. Nearly 80 pages to specific audience. Pages popped with color Welcome to Wise, Wise County Messenger Siouxland Life May 2016, Journal staff A great tool for anyone coming into the area. Well done. and pertinent information about the area and biking. Not a biker, Another nicely packaged guide. A lot of material in a unique Great coverage of local culture. After reading this, I’m 2nd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA but after paging thru this I want to visit and pedal. design. Good information-ad mix. One thing — this was online planning a trip to the Tulip Festival! Siouxland Football Preview, Journal staff 2nd Place—Blair Pilot-Tribune, Blair, NE section and it took forever to load, regardless of browser 3rd Place—The Lancaster News, Lancaster, SC Excellent sports preview - nice layout/design 2016 Progress, staff on high speed connection — not good if you are an average Living Pages, Athena Redmond 3rd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA Excellent from page 1 to back cover. Roughly 80 pages of reader... but didn’t county against you — nicely done Very unique idea! Members of that class will hold onto the Future Leaders 2016, Valley Press Staff creative copy, photos and ads done in an easy to read style. section for the rest of their lives. Great idea - well packaged to highlight these young people. Stores were short yet informative. Most story content of any BEST SPECIAL NEWS, SPORTS OR Honorable Mention—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI Honorable Mention—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, PA entry, something all entries should take not of. FEATURE SECTION OR EDITION Diversions 6-23 and 7-21, Alan Campbell, Amy Hubbell, Patti PGN’s Commemorative 40th Anniversary Edition, PGN Staff 3rd Place—Fayette County Record, La Grange, TX Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 Brandt Burgess, Eric Carlson, Jay Bushen Well documented coverage. 2016 Fayette County Visitors Guide, Jeff Wick, Regina Keilers, 1st Place—The Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke, CO Great spotlight on local culture John Castaneda, Becky Weise Emerald Awards, Darci Tomky, Brenda Brandt, Karen Ortner BEST SPECIAL NEWS, SPORTS OR Today, this is 3rd place in a tough class because of variety— A simple but compelling section honoring educators and BEST SPECIAL NEWS, SPORTS OR FEATURE SECTION OR EDITION guides, progress editions, sports editions, etc. The top 3 for school staffers with thoughtful community-oriented awards. FEATURE SECTION OR EDITION Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-9,999 sure could all be No.1 in someone’s book. Very informative and Each recipient is treated equally, with a q&a-format sidebar Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more 1st Place—The Transylvania Times, Brevard, NC attractive. The layout was nice, but not as theme-oriented as that adds levels of interest to the reading experience. Lots 1st Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA Bike2016, Sean Trapp, Leigh Trapp, Park Baker the top two. of pictures, and additional comments from the people who B8 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 2017

FIRST PLACE, best breaking news photo, non-daily division, circulation 10,000 or more By Gregg Jones | Washington Missourian, Washington, MO

ENGULFED IN FLAMES—Fire crews from Boles, St. Clair and Union fire districts fought this blaze on Interstate 44 near the Union exit Thursday at 1:48 p.m. following a crash that involved three tractor-trailers. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol preliminary report, this 2007 Kenworth driven by Cris E. Squibb, 51, Springfield, Mo., slowed to make a stop and traveled into the left lane of traffic when his trailer struck a 2012 Volvo driven by Johnny M. Nunnery, 55, St. Charles. The impact pushed the front of the Nunnery tractor-trailer into the rear of a 2007 Freightliner driven by Benny W. Leach, 62, Van Buren, Ark. The Nunnery vehicle, hauling car batteries, and Squibb vehicle, that contained hundreds of gallons of paint, both caught fire. Nunnery had minor injuries, the patrol said. All three drivers were wearing seat belts. nominated the winners are included. Themed advertising from Writing was great, but as an editor I’d suggest snappier, SOCIAL MEDIA JOURNALISM 3rd Place—The Journal, Crosby, ND the award sponsors complete the package. Very well done. catchier leads. We know the team started practice, but why Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 When the Cows Come Home, Sydney Glasoe Caraballo 2nd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA should we care? Get me more involved. 1st Place—Iowa Falls Times-Citizen, Iowa Falls, IA Good story about the hardships of raising cattle on the prairie Home - Sept. 28, Ark Staff Iowa Falls Times Citizen Social Media, Times-Citizen Staff when wind blows the snow into impassable drifts. But it is also With beautiful full-color images throughout, this home decor BEST SPORTS SECTION/PAGE Great mix of photos, videos, and stories. entertaining and informative. special section is a pleasure to page through. Original stories Daily & Non-daily Division circulation 3000-9000 2nd Place—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA that profile local design sources are well written, and the short 1st Place—Door County Advocate, Sturgeon Bay, WI Moonshine Team BEST BREAKING NEWS STORY guide to items that can be found shopping locally is a nice boost Door County Advocate sports pages, Korey Mallien Great use of videos. Daily Division for the business community. Good work. Very clean layout with fine coverage of multiple sports. This 1st Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK 3rd Place—Carolina Forest Chronicle, Conway, SC layout was most pleasing of all entrants and that made the BEST AGRICULTURAL STORY Bank president slain in robbery, James Beaty, Glenn Puit, Coastal Carolina University wins national championship, Staff difference. Text heavy at times but this is very good work. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more Parker Perry From the front-page takeover to the five-page section inside, 2nd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Outstanding coverage of a very sad story. Excellent photos of this celebration of a national championship, brought home to Richard Greene, Joe Duty, Wise County Messenger Staff ‘Learn from Taos hopheads: Grow hops, brew beer (and taste the robbery scene and aftermath. The writing was clear, crisp small-town SC by the local college baseball team, is nicely Exceptional coverage of multiple sports with superior a few, too) and descriptive. Good job tying in reaction from various people played. Good pictures and follow-up reports on several players, photography. This is a very good sports page. John Miller to the tragic outcome. Also appreciated that you did not leave along with coverage of the victory parade, make it a keepsake. 3rd Place—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA Without question, the most entertaining and informative entry readers hanging by providing a great follow-up story. My only Honorable Mention—Clay County News, Sutton, NE Staff in this category. Great writing. concern was the placement of the original story on the front Section - Best Special Feature Section, Clay County News Staff Really nice photos here. Stories are incredibly long and could 2nd Place—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, SD page. I think it could have been designed better and given more While the clipart chosen is clichéd, and typography and writing be broken up with pull quotes or graphics, but it’s impressive Bon Homme County: Wrestling With The Future?, Randy prominent treatment. Overall, excellent work! somewhat clunky, the presentation of large photos is quite that sports are so well covered. Dockendorf 2nd Place—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, SD well done. The subject is what makes this section worthy of an Honorable Mention—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA This was a good story - it could have been a great story. One Cleaning Up, Randy Dockendorf award: There’s so much more than just sport when it comes to Staff of the audience quotes buried in the middle and end would have The writer hooked me right away by taking me to the scene extracurricular activities in local schools, and highlighting these Comprehensive coverage, certainly. Photography was above made a strong lede. Don’t make me work so hard to become and detailing the devastation. Excellent job. I liked how the story interests for the community is a worthy endeavor. average and the stories detailed. Solid work here and readers interested. was personalized rather than straight facts from the officials. must appreciate the effort. 3rd Place—The Sun, Santa Maria, CA Great photos also helped tell this heart wrenching story. BEST SPORTS SECTION/PAGE Into the ground, David Minsky 3rd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY Daily & Non-daily Division circulation 10,000 or more SOCIAL MEDIA JOURNALISM Outstanding entry about big business vs. small farmers and Breaking retirement shooting, Sarah Zoellick 1st Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 12,000 or more who has say over a precious commodity - water. Your audience This package had all the elements of outstanding coverage of Journal staff 1st Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY appreciates your efforts and I hope you continue the great a major story: great action photos, pull quotes, large headlines Excellent photography and use of graphics. Consistently WTE Social media, Josh Rhoten coverage on a life-or-death issue. and good story telling ability. I appreciate the personalized strong leads from the writers, every story got me immediately Great mix of social media to engage readers in the most Honorable Mention—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, angle versus officials at the beginning. The consoling photo was interested. effective way, based on the content covered. WY dynamite. 2nd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA 2nd Place—Community Impact Newspaper - Frisco Edition, Chef chooses cheese, Erika Dahlby Honorable Mention—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY Valley Press Sports Staff Pflugerville, TX Enjoyable read. Breaking plane crash, Kristine Galloway Writing was tight and leads were compelling. Layout was easy Frisco social media, Lindsey Juarez, Nicole Luna This certainly didn’t have as tragic of outcome as many of to read - you have a lot of information crammed into a tight Great job engaging readers in a minimalist format — less is BEST AGRICULTURAL STORY the other stories in this category did. But this entry deserves space but it was extremely easy to understand what was what. more. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 placement for its great story telling abilities and the personal Nicely done. 3rd Place—Community Impact Newspaper - Lake Travis 1st Place—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA hook with the crash survivor. Great work! 3rd Place—Washington Missourian, Washington, MO Westlake Edition, Pflugerville, TX What the hay?, Tom Lawrence Washington Missourian Sports, Bill Battle, Michael Alvey Lake Travis social engagement, Lake Travis staff Well written story that addresses important environmental BEST BREAKING NEWS STORY Extremely comprehensive coverage, I enjoyed reading about Great use of available tools to more effectively tell a story. issue and potential violation of the law. It educates farmers and Non-daily Division, circulation 12,000 or more some of the “lesser” sports. Honorable Mention—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, PA the public as it covers a sensitive topic. Writer had to do some 1st Place—The Sun, Santa Maria, CA Photography was great. Philadelphia Gay News, PGN Staff research to provide readers with accurate perspective. Truth or lives, David Minsky Layout got a little cluttered, sometimes I had trouble telling Great coverage of events impacting the local readership and 2nd Place—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA My favorite kinds of news stories are those that make a what was what and my eye got lost. their values. Jersey Jewel, Scott Campbell compelling case for more than one position—and this is just Honorable Mention—The Daily Universe, Provo, UT Interesting story that is well written. The writer gives the that kind of story. In terms of protecting the public, this was Daily Universe Staff reader good background information and explanation of what good police work; yet the idea of law enforcement fabricating Fabulous layout, very nice to read. makes the calf such a jewel. press releases would be an obviously troubling trend, with the NOVEMBER 2017 PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS B9 Worst Kool-Aid ever (and other stories) BY BRIAN J. HUNHOFF back,” the clerk said. using the bathroom before a Sunday The Yankton County Observer, One More Time! During this year’s Jim walked around back and saw a service.” Yankton, SD South Dakota Senior Games in Aberdeen, man changing a tire. “Hi, Frank,” he said. everyone was inspired by a 96-year-old “I’m Jim Anderson.” He then made his Second place, best humorous column gentleman in the 400-meter dash. He sales pitch, remembering the old Dale Don’t Forget to Blush: Kathy daily & non-daily division, circulation less than 3,000 really gave it his all. His daughter was at Carnegie advice about a man’s name Lindquist was working with a farmer on the finish line recording the whole race being the sweetest music to his ears. a loan application for soybeans stored in t’s Almost Over: In four days, we and cheering him from the start. Jim was saying “Frank” this and a grain bin. “I asked the farmer for his will know the result of the nastiest In fact, everyone cheered the seasoned “Frank” that and finally stopped talking meas urements, meaning measurements presidential campaign in my lifetime . sprinter to his finish and to see if the guy would buy an ad. of the grain in the bin,” she said. “His I doubt many people will miss the we continued to applaud The man hesitated, but reply was, ‘If you tell me yours, I’ll tell endlessI lies and name-calling and fear- while he stood agreed. Jim took out you mine!’” mongering. there smiling his notebook and “Never phrased the question like that We need a break from the negative and catching his said, “By the way, again,” she said. political noise, so I searched my memory breath. Then Frank, sorry I have to bank for anecdotes that always make me the guy with the ask, but what is your smile. Consider this column my attempt starter’s pistol last name?” Thumbs Down! Our daughter, Emily, to offset the bad joke this election has walked over and “Frank,” the man was age two or three when we took her to become. jokingly said there replied. was a computer Jim was surprised. a movie called, “Teenage Mutant Ninja malfunction, and he had “Your name is Frank Turtles.” She was not impressed. Twenty to do it all over again. The Frank!?” minutes in, Em stood up and said, “Take Add Sugar? This summer, I came 96-year-old stepped back and “No, it’s Fred Frank,” me home. I don’t believe it!” home from a late night bike ride and saw looked shocked for a moment, he frowned. “Frank is my a brim-full clear glass of grape Kool-Aid then laughed. last name!” on the kitchen counter. I shook my head Those in attendance have a new hero. Role Modeling: Several years ago, be cause youngest daughter, Olivia, has It was impressive to see someone in their Observer Ad Mana ger Jim Anderson a habit of leaving drinks sitting around 90s taking jokes after running 400 meters. and a friend dressed up as Batman and ready to be spilled. Farm Boys: As the youngest of eight I suspect that man is having a pretty good Robin and went to a Halloween party at I was thirsty from my bike ride so— sons, I enjoy reading our mom’s journals life. the Yankton Inn. They were standing before pouring her purple drink in the about life on the Hunhoff farm before poolside and enjoying a cold beverage sink—I took a big gulp. Yuck! It was I was born. Here is an entry from 1958: when a couple of kids walked by. TERRIBLE! “Today is Sunday and the boys are making popcorn. But they aren’t being One boy said to the other, “When I get I’d swallowed some, but spit out the Honest Mistake: Congratulations very good about it. It seems to sound as older, I’m gonna drink Old Mil just like rest and went to Olivia’s room to ask what to Jim Anderson, who is celebrating his if someone got real mad at someone else Batman!” she put in my Kool-Aid! “That wasn’t 25th year as advertising mana ger of the and spit in the bowl of popcorn! Kool-Aid, Dad,” she said. “That was my Observer. I’ve always said that hiring Jim “I’m usually sorry each time I give paint water. I was doing watercolors.” in 1991 was the best thing I ever did for them permission to make popcorn,” she Olivia thought this was hilarious, so this newspaper. Jim has many amusing And Finally, a farmer from Bon wrote. she is trying to recreate the moment. She stories from his career in ad sales. Here is Homme County took a vacation. As he has been putting food coloring in glasses one of my favorites: was getting off the plane in Honolulu, a of ice water and leaving them out before Some years back, Jim drove over to native girl in a grass skirt placed a lei of going to bed. Sometimes she adds a note Tyndall to sell an ad at Frank’s Trading Don’t Forget to Flush: Father flowers over his shoulders. with a smiley face that says, “For Daddy.” Post. He walked in the front door and Ron Mrozinski once told me his most “Aloha from Hawaii,” she said. asked if Frank was around. “He’s out embarrassing moment was, “Forgetting “Hovorka from Tabor,” he replied. to turn off my lapel microphone while potential to gnaw away at a community’s trust in their police. situation. Thorough and well-written piece. Timely. Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 Dave Dreeszen I found myself unable to decide which side I agree with—great 3rd Place—Hutchinson Leader, Hutchinson, MN 1st Place—Carolina Forest Chronicle, Conway, SC Good story with lots of concrete details (no pun intended) job! Seven of 16 accused priests served in McLeod County, Hurricane Matthew/flood coverage that add up to a strong descriptive picture of the expansion and 2nd Place—The Daily Universe, Provo, UT Jeremy Jones Staff how it will work. The by-the-numbers box adds to the overall Protestors deliver sexual assault petition to BYU urging policy The straight news lede works, but it does not grab attention Assuming this is the first issue after the disaster, and package as do the photos with informative cutlines. Well done! changes, Kristen Kerr, Jordan Murray right away. Headline is good. Important story for community and considering the challenges of publication as a result of the 2nd Place—The Mercury, Manhattan, KS This story deserves to be widely read! That BYU would region. Timely coverage. Thorough investigation and writing. hurricane, this is spot on coverage and worthy of recognition. The kind of place where everybody knows your name, Chris effectively punish rape victims is appalling. Reporter does a Honorable Mention—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY 2nd Place—Eden Valley-Watkins Voice, Eden Valley, MN Haxel very thorough job of talking to all the relevant parties and letting Kids’ project makes waves, Jen Sieve-Hicks Alayna Ertl, Laurie Schultz and Michael Jacobson Good story that makes the “neighbors” label come true. Good the facts speak for themselves. Straightforward lede. Headline could be beefed up; for me, Assuming this is the first publication after the incident, this anecdotal lede and conclusion. More info about the bar, menu, 3rd Place—Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, LA it does not capture the importance of the story. Well-written is a very good story and the sidebar brings the little girl to size, etc., would be good to know. Best Breaking News - Stunning, sudden floods, John Dupont coverage, with multiple sources included. Timely — extremely life. I would have liked a bit more explanation on the suspect’s 3rd Place—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, SD Good, old-fashioned on-the-ground reporting, coupled with timely and relevant. Sentence and paragraph structure is good. connection to the family and trial date information. Tatanka Golf Course Tees Off For Its Grand Opening, Randy heart-wrenching photographs. Story really drives homes the 3rd Place—Steele County Times, Blooming Prairie, MN Dockendorf scope of what happened! BEST BREAKING NEWS STORY Best Breaking News, Rick Bussler and Kyrie Bussler Nice story about a new, interesting golf course. The writing Honorable Mention—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, PA Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-11,999 I’m assuming this is the first issue after the hearing seems a bit jumpy (with two typos). I would like to know one of Philly, nation respond to Orlando massacre, Jen Colletta, 1st Place—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI otherwise it’s not really “deadline” breaking news. However, the Native American stories to be told at each hole. Good use Paige Cooperstein Fire razes home during cherry harvest, Patti Brandt Burgess understanding the nature of non-daily newspapers this is well of sources. A touching tribute to the Orlando victims, and a nice example Great details from the victims that added interest. rounded coverage of the case with related sidebars. Nice job. Honorable Mention—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, of local reporting about an event of national significance. 2nd Place—The Standard Banner, Jefferson City, TN Honorable Mention—Eden Valley-Watkins Voice, Eden Valley, SD Couple pulled from burning home, Steve Marion MN A Pet Project, Randy Dockendorf BEST BREAKING NEWS STORY Good lead and I like how the names of the firefighters who Student’s Organ Donation Saves Lives, Laurie Schultz Good story focusing on all aspects of the plant dedication. Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 responded are included. That’s local reporting at its best. Well written, moving quotes from family and friends. Wish 1st Place—Douglas Budget, Douglas, WY 3rd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME I knew what organs were donated and how to become an BEST BUSINESS FEATURE STORY That Was My Dad, Nick Balatsos, Jen Kocher, Cody Tucker Victim of fatal Ellsworth fire a WWII veteran, Steve Fuller organ donor because that was important to the deceased. I’m Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more Kicker and headline grab attention. Excellent lead that draws Reports facts and then goes deeper to give rich picture of fire assuming this is the first paper after the tragedy because it’s 1st Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR reader in. Timely. Good flow in structure. Sad situation, but the victim’s life. not “on deadline” otherwise. Flour, yeast and magic, Starla Pointer reporter captures the essence of the moment. Excellent writing. Honorable Mention-Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI Vivid, descriptive opening to a well-structured profile that goes 2nd Place—Fayette County Record, La Grange, TX Doors locked in Empire, Patti Brandt Burgess BEST BUSINESS FEATURE STORY a long way to making you feel you know the subject. Republicans Can the Willow Springs Ballot Box, Andy Behlen Good reporting. Daily Division 2nd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Hate to admit it, but I had to read the headline out loud 1st Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA “Behind the bar at ‘The Alley’” John Miller before it clicked with me. :) Now it makes me smile. Interesting BEST BREAKING NEWS STORY CF moves toward completion of $2B expansion at Port Neal, The story has a great, vivid, descriptive opening that sets the B10 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 2017 I’m growing marijuana BY MIKE BUFFINGTON less an illegal pot scheme. I don’t think my reluctance count. The Jackson Herald, deterred him. Which is to say, marijuana has been Compared to many others, my son’s been lucky. He’s Jefferson, GA grown in Georgia for decades. had the care of the best epilepsy doctors in the nation. Some of the comments opposing state medical He’s consulted with experts in Boston, Montreal, First place, best serious column research of marijuana are absurd. Detroit, Atlanta and New York. We’ve corresponded daily & non-daily division, circulation 3,000 - 5,999 with doctors from other countries. He’s tried every one of the drugs currently available for his kind of seizures. He’s been considered for every known available treatment approved in this country. ’M GOING to grow a marijuana plant. Still the seizures persist. Sometimes, seizures have put That’s probably not legal in Georgia. Our state him in an ICU with a tube down his throat and his veins is rather uptight about pot plants, as if there were pumped full of powerful drugs in an effort to stop a sei- something inherently evil about them. zure that threatened to kill him. If there is an evil plant, it’s kudzu, not marijuana. I I wonder if GBI Director Keenan or Gov. Deal have sat thinkI we should outlaw kudzu and arrest anyone who in an ICU by their child’s bedside wondering if he would has it growing on his property. live or die because a seizure was storming his brain? My pot plant is really something of a civic protest I don’t know if some substance from the marijuana against absurd state policies that prevent children who plant will help my son. We have been down so many suffer from seizure disorders from getting help. dead-end trails that we long ago stopped expecting a There is a chemical found in marijuana plants that miracle. This, too, may proved to be a false promise. appears to help those who suffer from seizures. This But even if there is only a slight chance that some cannabis oil isn’t the mind-altering THC that gives pot chemical from the pot plant can help his suffering, and users a high. It’s another chemical called CBD. the suffering of thousands of others, then our society To its credit, the Georgia Legislature passed a bill last owes it to them to study the possibilities. year that allows Georgia residents to have 20 oz. of CBD How can anyone, especially our state’s top leaders, for medical use. slam the door on medical research? But there’s a problem. There is no way to grow, pro- And let’s be honest about the politics of this: If a sub- cess and extract the CBD in Georgia. You can’t get that “Cultivation of marijuana is against federal law stance in the marijuana plant was thought to be a cure medicine here because state law won’t allow anyone to and as a law enforcement officer I’m not going to sup- for breast cancer, every legislator in Georgia would put grow or process pot plants for medical research. port anything that is contrary to federal law, not con- on one of those damn pink ribbons and trip all over Those who suffer from seizures have to go to another trary, just violates federal law,” Georgia Bureau of himself to vote to allow research to happen. state to get CBD. That requires Georgia residents to Investigation director Vernon Keenan said. Keenan Epilepsy sufferers don’t have pink ribbons, or the become residents of another state to qualify. was on the study committee and voted “no” in allowing political clout, or the millions of dollars for lobbying, or It’s a mind-altering legal tangle that snares families in medical research. the votes of Georgia’s women who are concerned about a Catch-22. But how does one square that view with state leaders breast cancer. Since last year, the state has continued to study medi- who have repeatedly threatened to go against federal Epilepsy sufferers are mostly children who don’t vote, cal marijuana. But a commission studying the issue law in other matters? Gov. Deal had threatened to vio- children who exist in the shadows of medical research, voted not to pursue allowing the pot plants to be grown late federal law in not accepting Syrian refugees and children who cry for help in silence as the state’s politi- here for medical study. State law enforcement officials backed down only after his own attorney general said cal leaders wring their hands over a fear that allowing oppose the idea of medical research on marijuana he couldn’t do that. medical research of CBD might somehow make them because they believe growing the plant can’t be con- Even last year’s approval by the state allowing posses- look like they approve of the marijuana. trolled. Gov. Nathan Deal agrees and is also opposed to sion of CBD technically violates federal law. Bringing And so, as a simple act of civil disobedience, I will put growing the evil plant for medical research. in CBD oil across the state line is a federal violation, yet the seed of an evil marijuana plant into a pot of dirt. That would be funny if nobody was currently culti- the Georgia Legislature approved a state law that would This spring, I will water it and watch it grow on my vating marijuana in the state. Obviously that’s not the do just that. sunny front porch. case — Georgia has one of the highest arrest rates for I’ve written about this issue before. It’s personal with That one plant may not help my son today, but it will marijuana in the nation. All that weed is coming from me. keep alive my hope that someday Georgia’s leaders will somewhere. I have a son who for 15 years has suffered from poten- take off their blinders and allow medical research on a Back in the 1970s when I was in high school, a fellow tially deadly seizures that can’t be controlled with con- simple green plant that might help him, and others, in classmate approached me and several others about pool- ventional medicines. the future. ing some money for him to grow pot plants on his fam- They weren’t controlled from two devastating brain ily’s extensive farm property in Jackson County. He had surgeries. Mike Buffington is co-publisher of Mainstreet all the details worked out with irrigation, etc. The idea They aren’t controlled with a medical implant. Newspapers, Inc. He can be reached at mike@ mainstreet- was to split the profits following the harvest. He has ended up in the hospital too many times to news.com. I was broke and didn’t have a dollar for gas, much scene well. It’s the best first paragraph in the category. It does Interesting research. BEST BUSINESS STORY Honorable Mention—The Highlands Current, Cold Spring, NY not round out the bar and particularly the owner as well. Honorable Mention—The Ark, Tiburon, CA Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more At the Heart of Beacon, Jeff Simms 3rd Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR Peninsula woman turns sweet tooth into success , Diane Smith 1st Place—The Chronicle, Chester, NY This article has a wide range of interviews with business Rock around the shop, Tom Henderson This profile of a candy store owner is quite interesting: A Legoland is Coming to Goshen, Erika Norton owners in various situations — good and bad. Good detail in a good snapshot of a business and business young woman taking over an established business and making Water is a problem, and how will a new LEGOLAND affect it? owner, and it’s well organized, but it’s not deep. it her own. The narrative jumps around a bit, but the ambition Story does a good job of laying out the problem. The best part BEST EDUCATION/LITERACY STORY and work ethic that has allowed this woman to succeed comes is a concise timeline showing readers how they can join the Daily Division BEST BUSINESS FEATURE STORY through, making her an inspiration for others. debate. Overall, a useful set of pieces 1st Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 2nd Place—Community Impact Newspaper - Cy-Fair Edition, Some IA registered sex offenders exempt from residency 1st Place—Oakland Independent, Oakland, IL BEST BUSINESS STORY Pflugerville, TX restrictions, Alex Boisjolie Carr retiring from barber shop at 83, Janice Hunt Daily Division Oil decline leads to business start-ups, Danica Smithwick A thoughtful, well-reported story by Alex Boisjolie of the This story about a retiring barber touches on his business and 1st Place—The Mercury, Manhattan, KS A very strong entry, discussing how decline in the oil business Sioux City Journal about a legally and emotionally complicated personal history, as well as on the future of the local shop. It’s Local brewery’s growth pushing state’s legal limit, Greg is propelling people into their own businesses. Good resources situation regarding sex offenders living near schools. Boisjolie a clear and compelling narrative. The quotations included from Doering showing steps in becoming a start-up. This is a story people will explores the intricacies in the case of one community, with the subject are excellent. The photo, which was taken by the Well-written on a local relevant business and economic clip and save, and send to friends. Nice work. accounts from parents, school authorities and legal experts. author, is a perfectly composed portrait. Well done. development issue. 3rd Place—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI Good headline and display type draws readers into the piece. 2nd Place—The Hinsdalean, Hinsdale, IL 2nd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA Home sales smash records, Alan Campbell 2nd Place—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, SD Grocery bustling as holiday approaches, Pamela Lannom Supermarket Wars, Jim Skeen A nice overview of rising housing prices in a state affected School Safety And Sentinels, Randy Dockendorf This slice-of-business-life piece offers a look behind the A very consumer friendly story with interesting statistics and deeply by the recession. Writer reviews the recent history, Strong work by the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan about the scenes during one of this grocery store’s busiest seasons. The good interviews. how second home buyers are dealing with sticker shock and Avon school board’s dilemma over whether to allow school entire package is well composed, with a group of photos that 3rd Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK discusses shortage of inventory. This story explains a critical employees to be armed according to a SD law passed after the help tell the story. Good work. Brewing expansion in McAlester, David Dishman Leelanau commercial driver and will be well read by community Sandy Hook shootings. Randy Dockendorf’s thorough reporting 3rd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY nicely done, relevant to many in the community. leaders. A useful review. raises the complex issues involved, from concerns about school Brewing a new name, Jennifer Burden Honorable Mention—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK 2nd Place—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA safety to the ability of law enforcement to intervene quickly in This cautionary tale of a trademark challenge spotlights a Study looks at spectrum of McAlester defense industry, James Eldridge stakes claim for QC Industrial Park, Mark Ridolfi rural communities. risk that some small-business entrepreneurs fail to consider. Beaty Nicely written and reported, with good interviews and sharp 3rd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY It answers why a local business will have to change its name Nice coverage of this local economic development issue. design. Literacy program, Kristine Galloway and start over on the branding in which it had already invested. Kristine Galloway provides detailed reporting on the possible NOVEMBER 2017 PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS B11 defunding of the WY Family Literacy program, which helps adults with high-school equivalency degrees or English- language training. Good explanation of policy told through Memories of Gram compelling human-interest stories. Honorable Mention—The Mercury, Manhattan, KS Go baby go: MHS students use robotics to help local boy get BY KYMBERLY SEABOLT on the move, Dylan Lysen Farm and Dairy, Good storytelling in this account of students from the local Salem, OH high school robotics team who adapted a toy car to help a developmentally disabled child. Photos add to the reader First place, serious column interest. daily & non-daily division, circulation 12,000 or more BEST EDUCATION/LITERACY STORY Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more 1st Place—Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, MI The Art of Teaching, Amy Hubbell, Patti Brandt Burgess, Jay n my mind, there is always hard- Bushen packed dirt under my feet, and A deep look at the local school system, telling readers how a not unpleasant scent of warm teacher ratings work, what inspires educators, the challenges hay, sweet grain, and a hint of in the system and some how-to tips, like requesting a specific horses.I teacher rating. Thoroughly researched and well presented in an There is a wall-hung phone. Heavy and effort that required significant resources. Well done! black. It rings shrill due to an outside 2nd Place—Community Impact Newspaper - Spring Klein ringer and can probably be heard for a Edition, Pflugerville, TX country mile. Graduates seek lower postsecondary tuition costs, Vanessa We are taught from a very young age Holt to always say “Hello, Studers.” She runs Useful “news you can use” piece to help readers evaluate a boarding stable and we should project post secondary education options. Graphics do a great job of an air of professionalism even if the giving the reader a way into the story and the writer offers good phone is being answered by a barefoot insight into educational choices 8-year-old who just moments earlier had 3rd Place—Beaumont Business Journal, Beaumont, TX been swinging on a gate. Training for the future, Kevin King She has a blue and white Ford tractor Useful and attractive piece on an industry in need of skilled and a red manure spreader and hay was unsweetened ice tea mixed with Some things only make sense to a workers and offering essentially free training to get them. Writer wagons that double as a stage for Tang — served warm. grandchild. I will never smell the faint gave the reader enough detail to look for more. Good piece impromptu backyard shows put on by I want some right now in the worst scent of cigarettes without thinking grandchildren. possible way. fondly of my Gram. Kool Menthols, an BEST EDUCATION/LITERACY STORY She isn’t one for travel. She will pilot At home. Her home was massive ashtray, a cup of strong black coffee and Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 her enormous boat of an Impala in a and very old and had the steepest a day planner. 1st Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA 10-mile radius. To the grocery, library, stairs I have ever seen. I don’t think a She kept lists every day, as far as I New vaccine law already showing signs of success, Kevin feed store, drive-through (for Doritos grandchild or great-grandchild of hers know. Her life hardworking, orderly and Hessel & Carly Nairn and Coke). doesn’t have memories of learning early precise. I always said that my grand Thorough reporting and compelling writing about vaccination All are welcome. Still, for someone to climb those stairs, or sitting at the mother, into her 80s, did more before 9 rates in Reed Union School District in the wake of a new CA who doesn’t go gadding about, when I top waiting for someone to “spot” them a.m. than most people do all day. law. Excellent use of statistics as well as personal reporting am small, I think that everyone in the coming down. And on a quiet Sunday morning about a family who advocated for the law on behalf of their whole world must know my Gram. Her home was also an icon so much before sunrise, my grandmother’s spirit young son recovering from leukemia. At least half the world stops by her so that over the years she received slipped away from us and passed on. She 2nd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA kitchen regularly. They sit in her countless paintings, ornaments, and was 86 years old. Emotional students, parents make plea, Matthew Hose kitchen around a huge, old table. She decorations all depicting it. Her home I am 47 years old and she has been my Strong story on a topical subject, touching on cuts to a mental makes coffee in a glass percolator. The was literally filled with paintings of her Gram my whole life. I have no idea what health and wellness center at Redwood High School. Good old vet who visits calls it “Cowboy home. When I grew to have a home of we are supposed to do now. reporting on student and family reaction; story chronicles high Coffee” and swears it could keep him my own, I had to have a painting of it I feel like there is a hole in the world. rates of students’ self-reported drug and alcohol use, thoughts awake for a week. too. I assumed everyone did. It is swirling with these memories and of suicide. She takes care of almost three dozen She had collected antiques since moments and a thousand — a million — 3rd Place—The Journal, Crosby, ND horses morning, noon, and night. before that was cool. Her home was full little things that hit me throughout the Home grown teacher, Cecile Wehrman Around the table. A child of the of them. I have a dim recollection of a day. I am good and then I am not. Compelling profile of a young woman with a drive to become a Depression and teen during World War guest exclaiming in wonder when a Civil My Gram’s time on this earth would teacher through distance learning. Lively storytelling. II, she could turn anything into a feast. War era upholstered chair was pulled span 31,652 days. 1929-2016. It was so Honorable Mention—The Highlands Current, Cold Spring, NY Her work with leftovers was legend. On up to the table and a small grandchild much more than numbers. My Gram Is Cursive a Dying Art? Kimberly Hiss Sundays, she made roasts and room at set down upon it. We grew up respecting lived the hell out of that dash. Smart presentation of a subject parents wonder about, with a the table. old things, but also knowing that people I am 47 years old and I refuse to believe headline that raises the provocative question. She made a special birthday meal are to be cherished and things to be it. She cannot be gone. It is impossible. including the dessert of our choosing used. If she isn’t in the kitchen, then she is BEST ENVIRONMENTAL STORY for every child and grandchild, as well She was not always a grandma, of surely in the barn. I think part of me Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 9,000 or more as friends who became like family along course. The beloved child of doting will believe this forever. 1st Place—The Daily Universe, Provo, UT the way. Mine was banana split cake. parents, she was a kindergarten student This is the first column I have ever Bears Ears National Monument proposal creates tensions in She had a crockery cookie jar and kept in an impeccably starched dress with written that I’m not wondering if my Utah, Theresa Davis a bowl of magazines on a sideboard next a fluffy collar. It was kind of like if Zsa Gram will enjoy it. Then again, I hope This feature was very well-done and researched. The reporter to the kitchen table. To an avid reader Zsa attended grade school in the 1930s. she will. did an outstanding job of looking at issues that might not be this was just about perfect, She never She was a teenager astride a horse, considered in a national monument designation. refrigerated salad dressing and I’m not in a plaid shirt and “dungarees,” hair Kymberly Foster Seabolt will carry 2nd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA sure why we never died. She liked fried blowing in the wind. She is young, and Ruth May Lewis Studer in her heart Big Ox and South Sioux odor issues, Ian Richardson egg sandwiches for lunch, always had beautiful. Like Ava Gardner. forever. She welcomes comments and This was a well-done series looking at environmental impact of Ritz crackers, and is the only person She is a young mother usually holding prayer at LifeOut[email protected]; a chemical smells from a renewable energy plant. in my life who served me Tang. Also, a small child in one arm and a horse’s P.O. Box 38, Salem, OH 44460, or www. I love the quote “I’m confident the improved odor will be something called “Russian Tea,” which lead in another. KymberlyFosterSeabolt.com. coming their way.” 3rd Place—Community Impact Newspaper - San Marcos Buda Kyle Editon, Pflugerville, TX San Marcos moves forward with Cape’s Dam removal, Brett generally considered to be promoting environmental causes Nice tie-in to a national story to reassure readers of their was so in-depth. Fantastic writing and organizing. Great work! Thorne butted heads over what was best in the NJ Highlands. Good local water supply 3rd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA Impact of removing dam in San Marcos job. Korean War series, Journal staff Honorable Mention—The Mercury, Manhattan, KS 2nd Place—The Highlands Current, Cold Spring, NY BEST FEATURE SERIES This is the kind of journalism that people—families, Blooming algae: Milford Lake’s blue-green nuisance persists Pushing North for Survival, Jeff Simms Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more neighbors, community members, friends—never forget. The for another year, Lea Skene This story shows how wildlife is responding to the effects of 1st Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY series was the best set of veteran stories I’ve read, and the Well-written, thorough look at the problem of algae blooms in climate change - I appreciate the work as politicians continue Fairbanks, Melissa Cassutt first piece was especially compelling. Fantastic work. a local lake. to debate whether it is even real! Absolutely stunning work. This entry made my heart swell. Honorable Mention—The Daily Universe, Provo, UT 3rd Place—The Ada News, Ada, OK Writing and organizing a series like this one is no simple task, The Plague of Pornography—a four-part series, Sarah BEST ENVIRONMENTAL STORY City of Ada diesel spill, Eric Swanson and it was done with skill and beauty. Thank you. This was a Averett, Mariana Chrisney Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 9,000 Good use of open records requests to let the public know of joy to read. I found this to be a very compelling read, and finding people 1st Place—Sparta Independent, Chester, NY a very real concern regarding their public water supply. 2nd Place—The Lancaster News, Lancaster, SC to interview on this topic was a feat in itself. Well written Sparta Mountain Debate, Erika Norton Honorable Mention—The Galena Gazette, Galena, IL The Challenge of a Lifetime, Christopher Sardelli What are you drinking? Dan Burke What a compelling read! This series kept my attention and I found this coverage fascinating, as two organizations CONTINUED ON, PAGE B14 B12 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 2017

SECOND PLACE, best sports photo, daily division, By Blaine McCartney | Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY

STRUXNESS—J.D. Struxness of Appleton, Minn., brings down his steer in the steer wrestling event during the ninth and final performance of the 120th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on Sunday afternoon at Frontier Park Arena.

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FIRST PLACE, best sports photo, daily division, By Jon Gremmels | Clinton Herald, Clinton, IA DODGING THE TAG—Devin Hurdle (left) of Central DeWitt tries unsuccessfully to avoid the tag of Davenport Assumption third baseman Daniel Powers (6) as he is caught in a rundown between second and third on a thirdinning fielder’s choice. Hurdle, a courtesy runner for catcher McGwire Eden, scored the game’s only run in the first inning as the Sabers beat the Knights 1-0 in the district championship Monday night in DeWitt. NOVEMBER 2017 PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS B13

FIRST PLACE, best feature photo, non-daily division, circulation 6,000 - 9,999 By Suzy Demeter | Malibu Surfside News, Malibu, CA BALANCING ACT—Isabella Deptula has a laugh as juggler Michael Rayner balances a real cheeseburger on a spinning umbrella during a Malibu Library show.

THIRD PLACE, best feature photo, non-daily division, circulation 6,000 - 9,999 By Katharine Egli | The Taos News, Taos, NM DITCH DUET—Talpa resident Mike Musialowski howls with his dog, Balto, during the Saturday (April 9) cleaning of the Acequia del Finado Francisco Martinez del Llano Quemado. SECOND PLACE, best feature photo, non-daily division, circulation 6,000 - 9,999 By Marcus Larson | Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR

BEAN BAG TOSS—Trenton Sitton tries his hand at a bean bag toss game to earn prize tickets as part of Carlton Days’ kids games on Saturday. B14 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 2017

FIRST PLACE, best breaking news photo, daily division, By J. Kyle Keener | The Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, IN

LUMBER FIRE—Logansport Fire Chief Bernie Mittica checks the perimeter of the pre-dawn blaze at Closson Lumber to plan how to deploy firefighters.

This was a well written, well organized piece that made me picture of this outstanding father. 3rd Place—Waushara Argus, Wautoma, WI FROM PAGE B11 feel like I was in the Oval Office. Good work. 2nd Place—New Times, San Luis Obispo, CA Jenny Addis, Mary Kunasch Metamorphosis, Glen Starkey An inspiring story of young woman who made the best and organized. I missed a voice that may have countered the BEST FEATURE STORY A fascinating, and moving story of personal fortitude and of crippling injury in her teens due to drunk driver. Good negatives surrounding pornography, but I understand why that Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000-14,999 courage. Excellently written and the photos add much to the photography and selection of other shots from her activities. might have been excluded. Great job. 1st Place—Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, LA story. Well done. You Go and Help, Randy Rosetta 3rd Place—The Sun, Santa Maria, CA Honorable Mention—The Galena Gazette, Galena, IL BEST FEATURE SERIES Absolutely made my eyes fill with tears and kept me in Coalition meets crisis, Joe Payne Raising awareness, Hillary Dickerson Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 suspense. Featuring these two young football players who Good in-depth story on a serious community problem. Story Sharing the story of a drug-addicted couple who are now 1st Place—The Hinsdalean, Hinsdale, IL committed selfless acts of service to others during a time of conveys the difficulty of dealing with gang violence. trying to save others, and one’s nephew’s lost life. Plus, tributes Three-part series on suicide, Pamela Lannom need is a lesson to be learned and worthy of being shared with Honorable Mention—Washington Missourian, Washington, MO to others who lost their life similarly. Good story telling and Very good and moving series of stories. This performs a public others. Although a couple of minor grammatical errors were Love Is What Makes a Family, Karen Cernich attractive presentation, layout. service through education and providing resources. Moving seen, the story took hold of the reader’s attention more! You’re Great blending of the personal story of this family and an interviews. lede helped make this feature ‘award-winning’, too. Keep up the explanation of the adoption process. BEST FEATURE STORY 2nd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA great journalism. Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-9,999 Deer in Belvedere, Matthew Hose 2nd Place—Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, LA BEST FEATURE STORY 1st Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME This series really dissects the pros and cons of a deer Cajun Navy, Tommy Comeaux Non-daily Division, circulation 2,000-3,999 Ellsworth Suite, Jackie Weaver neutering program. It performs a community service. The Perfect feature on an group of individuals who got so much 1st Place—The Highlands Current, Cold Spring, NY Wow! Something really different. I was immediately pulled into interviews with experts were particularly helpful. flak a couple of times. I think you did this story justice for the Saving Ethel Rosenberg, Brian PJ Cronin this story, which is well written, well-constructed, and has high 3rd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA space you were allotted and it covered good examples of the Fascinating read. Well done. Inclusion of Ethel Rosenberg’s reader appeal. It also is strong on human interest, though not Saving Route 8, Matthew Hose work they did. Congrats and keep up the great work! final letter to children a wonderful touch. the highly emotional kind often associated with feature stories. This series shows why it’s so important for reporters to go out 3rd Place—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, PA 2nd Place—The Azle News, Azle, TX This was an idea allowed to incubate and then developed into and see what they’re actually covering. Good job. Day in the Life Of: Liberty Britton, development manager for Surviving the Battle of the Coral Sea, Mark K. Campbell a delightful read and graphic presentation. Originality not often Honorable Mention—The Fountain Hills Times, Fountain Hills, Morris Animal Refuge, Jeremy Rodriguez Gripping first-hand account of one of the key battles of WWII. seen. No, I didn’t tear up as with some stories, but I did chuckle AZ What an incredible person! Thank you for sharing her story. Well done. and even laugh. It has that, “Hey, you need to read this,” quality. Community seeks to be ‘family friendly’, Bob Burns, Ryan The flow kept me interested in learning what she does. The lede 3rd Place—Blair Pilot-Tribune, Blair, NE 2nd Place—Door County Advocate, Sturgeon Bay, WI Winslett, Barb Charzuk was perfect for this story. Great job once again! Witness to History, Leeanna Ellis Hero, Samantha Hernandez This series examines an important local issue from a variety Honorable Mention—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, PA Terrific story on a man who witnessed history. Well-written, Quality of writing: check, it’s above average. Construction of angles. Project TEACH celebrates 20th anniversary by honoring past well-presented and fascinating. of story: check, it reads smoothly and has ample information graduates, Jeremy Rodriguez Honorable Mention—Iowa Falls Times-Citizen, Iowa Falls, IA and quotes. Human interest: check, a touching story. Appeal to BEST FEATURE STORY Interesting article featuring an organization and a graduate The Fine Print, Sara Konrad Baranowski reader: check, no reader with empathy can turn away from this Daily Division who knows how to lead by example. This was an easy read The very definition of a well-done story. Thorough, well-written story. It compels you to read it. 1st Place—The Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, IN and a photo would have helped this article even more, but I and well-presented. 3rd Place—The Lancaster News, Lancaster, SC Front seat to history, Kim Dunlap was able to imagine this woman and her sitting with doctors The wide-eyed joy of a teen princess, Mandy Catoe Great writing. This was a compelling story that went beyond educating them. The only thing I was unsure of was what FIGHT BEST FEATURE STORY A touching story seemingly focused on a medically-challenged Pearl Harbor and traced the veteran’s interesting life. was? Never was defined. Great job! Thanks for writing on this Non-daily Division, circulation 4,000-5,999 youngster but really about a woman with a giant-sized heart 2nd Place—Daily Star-Journal, Warrensburg, MO LGBT hot topic. 1st Place—Douglas Budget, Douglas, WY for others. Certainly strong on human interest, and it grabs the The Kor of Forgiveness, Jack “Miles” Ventimiglia Transitioning: Life in Limbo, Jennifer Kocher reader’s attention. Well-written and structured for easy reading. What an interesting, and difficult, feature. Well written, BEST FEATURE STORY Of a plethora of good entries, this stood out for writing, best Gives reader lots of information. Reader can’t help but think, “I amazing story. Non-daily Division, circulation 15,000 or more photo and graphics package, and focus on an issue of major want to meet this woman.” 3rd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA 1st Place—The Pilot, Southern Pines, NC interest in the nation. Gripping package. Honorable Mention—The Standard Banner, Jefferson City, TN Life Stories: Marty Wall, Jule Drake The Pilot, Daddy’s Girls, Deborah Salomon 2nd Place—The Hinsdalean, Hinsdale, IL Dr. Leonard among a rare breed, Steve Marion This was a fun feature that kept me engaged. Great work. Excellent portrait of a military single parent. It’s obvious Fathers breaking the silence on suicide, Pamela Lannom Nice, comfortable story presenting human side of a Honorable Mention—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK why this father was chosen to be the subject of this piece. Initiative shown here by newspaper convening an advisory controversial issue in today’s society—corporate medicine Hartshorne woman recalls White House Silver Star ceremony, Well written with quotes and anecdotes. The writer showed group on teen suicides in the wake of several deaths. Series a and its effect on medical care. Quality writing with solid use James Beaty sensitivity toward the family while giving a very compelling well written narrative on important topic. of quotes to help carry the story. Definite human interest and NOVEMBER 2017 PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS B15

reader appeal. I can imagine a variety of reactions from readers. Well-chosen quotes skillfully woven into the narrative. Out of my dog league BEST FEATURE STORY Non-daily Division, circulation less than 2,000 1st Place—Dodge County Independent, Kasson, MN Rebecca badly wants to fit in with the tiny-dog crowd Best Feature Story, Rick Bussler Any story about donuts has my vote! This was fun and almost BY REBECCA ROSE security of my dog’s chakra is at stake? engaging through the words of the journalist. The direct quotations The Sun, Dog spiritual readings are a little out of my comfort zone made this story! I especially loved: “There’s no calories in them Santa Maria, CA so I tried to join in other conversations about dog toys. I on Fridays,” Edward joked. That is classic! Great job. The photos asked the shop owner if she had any good suggestions, like a added to the story, so much that it made me hungry for some of First place, best humorous column chew toy or a cute stuffed animal. the mini-donuts. daily & non-daily division, circulation 8,000 or more “I prefer Jacobi to play with dog toys that are made out 2nd Place—Timber Lake Topic, Timber Lake, SD of 100 percent organic materials, hand sewn by a team of Former Nazi POW turns 90, Robert Slocum artisanal craftsmen who operate a store out of a yurt in ne of the best things about living in California Absolutely captivating feature on this fantastic 95-year-old upstate New York,” another woman shopping shared with is the state’s laissez-faire policies on women and decorated Nazi POW. One comment, the last section of this me. “Their philosophy is that each dog toy should symbolize our small dogs. feature should have started with the paragraph about his wife a transition in their aura.” Stop into just about any boutique or vintage and family: The lynchpin of George’s post-military life was his Right now, BB’s favorite toy to play with is an old gym shopO along the Central Coast and you’ll be sure to spot us, wife. George met his bride Josephine during the Timber Lake sock of Chris’ she found in the backseat of the car. I pushing our carts through the aisles while our little dogs summer celebration in 19##. She was with her friends outside the wondered if I should ask her what disgusting, smelly old perched on the cart looking out like Leonardo DiCaprio on community building (now Country Market grocery store) when he clothing represents about BB’s aura, but then I thought the bow of the Titanic. Led by our patron saint Paris Hilton, walked over after the rodeo and was introduced to her. The rest, better of it. we make no apologies for including 68 years of marriage, is history...their history. Except, of “My favorite toy they sell inserting our precious pets course, the matter of who pursued who. That’s still up for debate. is called ‘Clytemnestra: into every social occasion. “She saw me and said ‘oh, I’ve got to get that guy’,” George The Afterbirth,’” she We offer only side-eyes claims. Josephine responded with scoff while throwing her hands continued. and dismissive frowns to up. After marriage in Fresno, Cal. the couple moved back to Isabel “It is made of crepe those who dare question in 1948 where they went on to rear two sons: William L. (Bill) and de chine and comes in a our furry friends’ place of the late George W. Jr. (Tuffy). beautiful Majorelle Blue honor at dinner, the mall, Otherwise, perfect profile photo to go with this feature! Congrats which or your baby’s baptism. on a job well done! expresses my dog’s I never once questioned 3rd Place—Morgan County Press, Stover, MO innate charisma, his desire my place among them. Stevens Santa Retires, Sharon Tausch to be creative, and his need When we moved from This story was a fun holiday-appropriate feature, but the flow to be a problem solver.” Texas back to California, just did not keep me interested. The last one-third of the story “Sure, that’s definitely I was eager to rejoin this should have been placed towards the start of the story. I took BB; she’s totally a elite group of California that part and condensed it. This portion could go at the start ‘problem-solver,’” I said Dog Ladies, alongside my of the story. Stevens says his role of playing Santa during the desperately hoping she precious BB, my beloved past 20 years has brought him much joy, but that the job of wouldn’t notice my dog daughter dog-child who keeping Santa’s true identity and preserving the revered red suit trying to eat her own leash. yes, I definitely birthed, is sometimes challenging. He has enjoyed a variety of magical These dog people have and no, that’s not creepy moments in his red suit, but now, he is ready to pass his Santa’s also evolved from carrying like something out of The hat to someone a little younger. I think this part: As for the beard, their dogs in cute designer Antichrist—why would he says the mass of white whiskers will have to stay where it purses (sooo 2002) to you ever say that? I was is – on the lower part of his face. Stevens always took his role actual dog strollers. This excited to unite with these of playing Santa seriously, and began growing his beard in late is literally a baby stroller ladies in search of the summer before the arrival of Labor Day so that it would be “nice with a zip-up compartment perfect doggy purse, to and fluffy” by Christmas. He has always been careful, however, you can push your dog sit in cafes whilst eating to shave it off the day after the parade to keep the children from around in. I can’t think of dainty sandwiches and recognizing him out in public. “One of the most fun things about a better way to scream to talking about how cute our playing Santa with a real beard is when a child reaches up with the world “I have given up fur babies looked in their his little hand, tries to pull it down, and finds it doesn’t come off,” all hope of living a normal little mini-tiaras. explained Stevens. “[It] hurts a little bit, but, it is fun to watch the life.” Until the day I realized I facial expressions of the kids.” Great effort otherwise....just need But the pet jewelry was wasn’t nearly prepared to to be careful on how long and keeping the reader’s attention. The the real clincher. The play in this league. photo helped but i would have liked to have seen an extra photo moment you hold a $400 My wake-up call came to help make the story more animated with action as Santa talking diamond-studded dog during a recent trip to a to children. collar in your hand is a local pet boutique. This Honorable Mention—Clay County News, Sutton, NE surreal, sobering one. It’s wasn’t a big-box chain Ashley D. Swanson like watching Dwight D. or where you go looking Woah! This story schooled me in what these first-responders Eisenhower ride into your for some boring old leash really go through in this type of situation. Great use of details living room on a unicorn or plain collar. They had with a clean read. I would have liked to have seen more direct to ask if you know where a carpeting on the floor (I’m quotations or feelings of ‘natural sound’ in this story. The writer Taco Bell is. That’s when I sure that’s a fun carpet- took a tangible example and made it a semi-feature on how these knew: These people are on cleaning bill). They served leaders train. To me, this was more of a general news story that another level. Here I was looking for cutesy bandanas for BB wine. They had dressing rooms for the dogs equipped with explained steps of the training and what the people went through while they were fretting over appointments with their dog’s actual mirrors sized just for them. And of course, they during the experience...explanatory news. Otherwise, great story. therapists. had racks and racks of dog dresses with designer labels. Look, I’m positively gaga over my dog—I take her Welcome to the Super Bowl of dog shopping. BEST HEALTH STORY everywhere with me, I spoil her rotten with toys and treats, I never thought I would be a 42-year-old woman who dotes Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000 or more and I consider her an adorable addition to our family. But on a tiny dog and dresses it in frilly clothes. (I also thought I 1st Place—Community Impact Newspaper - Cy-Fair Edition, I’m not “$400 diamond collar” gaga over her. would be 5 inches taller and married to David Duchovny, but Pflugerville, TX Suddenly I felt the need to get out of there as fast as life comes at you fast.) Nevertheless, there I was fussing over Health care providers address physician shortage, Shawn Arrajj humanly possibly, before I ended up penniless and living mini-dog sailor hats in a boutique where the cheapest object A prime example of timely, in-depth reporting on a topic of in a tent made of designer dog clothes. I was out of my probably costs more than what I pay in rent. key concern to the public. Certainly, physician shortage and the depth and I couldn’t deny it anymore. Trying to roll with Products ranged from the absurd (dog berets) to the whys and wherefores of it are health issues deserving of greater these women was like following up Rachmaninov at a piano really absurd (hand-crocheted eco-friendly dog berets). community awareness. The multiple sources quoted and the data recital with your best version of “Chopsticks.” The care products alone would make a high-end Beverly presented both in the text and the accompanying graphics indicate Back at home, I watched BB play with the gym sock while Hills salon look like a Supercuts. There were $80 shampoos solid research for the story. The graphics definitely aid the overall wearing a $4 shirt with “I AM A Q-T-PIE” written in pink and conditioners for your dog’s hairstyle and “scent presentation and readability of the story. Well done. glitter on the back. That’s my dog lady level: an old sock that sensitivities,” ear massage lotions, and dainty bottles of pet 2nd Place—The Northbrook Tower, Northbrook, IL probably can’t help define your aura and pink glitter. I think nail polish in colors with names like “Imelda Marcos Green” Brightside Clinic, Matt Yan I’m good with that. and “Namaste Blue.” But seriously, who doesn’t need a $45 Pardon the pun, but I’m high on this story, which vividly shows dog salve made from the honey of virgin bees flown in from the danger and death associated with opioids addictions. The Rebecca Rose is freelance writer and satirist who has Ecuador? story is fact-filled, timely, and clearly important to community written for Cosmopolitan, Jezebel, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, One lady in the corner was complaining that someone awareness. Through one man’s story, the reader is connected to Marie Claire, Elle, Seventeen, Redbook, and many others. Her named “Rain,” her dog’s manicurist and chakra adviser, the problems of addiction and what is being done in the community origins are largely unknown. Some people suspect she was was out of town on a bioawareness and juice fast retreat, to aid the addicted. Story held my attention. raised by a pack of wolves, except it is highly unlikely that and wasn’t that such a tragedy for poor Clementine? I don’t 3rd Place—New Times, San Luis Obispo, CA wolves would put up with so much drinking and swearing. even have a dentist but why should that matter when the The invisibles, Chis McGuinness B16 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 2017

The invisibles: senior citizens, especially singles, with low winning contracts despite being in 3rd place and billing for and inadequate incomes face social and health issues invisible inappropriate expenses. Great bird dogging to many. This is a timely issue of importance and in need of Honorable Mention—Valencia County News-Bulletin, Belen, greater public awareness as a health issue. As the story shows, NM Visiting a national park? many of these seniors lack access to health care and their A Decade later, Julia M. Dendinger situations often lead to health issues in need of attention. Story Well told series, giving history, context and problems of is well told through the eyes and experiences of several senior bringing a hospital to the area. Non-bureaucratic explanation of citizens. A story with emotional impact. how we got to where we are today. Terrific enterprise piece. Honorable Mention—The Suffolk Times, Mattituck, NY Follow one simple rule ST Health Story, Grant Parpan, Chris Lisinski, Joseph BEST INVESTIGATIVE Pinciaro, Rachel Young, Nicole Smith OR IN-DEPTH STORY OR SERIES Opioids deaths have become a major public health issue and Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-9,999 BY JOSH RHOTEN information, maintenance and concern. Based on the efforts of a man whose brother died 1st Place—Hutchinson Leader, Hutchinson, MN Wyoming Tribune Eagle, protecting the parks from the visitors of an overdose, this combination of stories provides both a Life’s elixir: Safe drinking water, Ruby Redekopp Cheyenne, WY and vice versa. personal look at the problem and a fact-filled overview of the Bravo! Water — and water rights — are so important. This Would it then be a stretch to ask that extent of the problem and efforts being made to deal with it. In covers a lot of angles in a thorough fashion. Sidebars and Second place, best serious column, the Park Service limit the number of addition to being well-researched and sourced, the stories are graphics add another layer of reporting and drive home key non-daily division, circulation 12,000 or more people entering the park? Especially written well. information. Impressive! since the superintendent of Grand 2nd Place—Blair Pilot-Tribune, Blair, NE Teton National Park was quoted on BEST HEALTH STORY Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station shutdown, staff f you are going to a national park www.wyofile.com as saying the park Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000 Excellent localized coverage. Strong writing the brings this this year, I can simplify all the would host 5 million visitors in 2016 and 1st Place—The Altamont Enterprise & Albany County Post, story and its aftermath to area communities to light. Interesting rules and regulations you will that would be “impacting the visitor Altamont, NY historic perspetive, coupled with current concerns. Each article encounter down to one basic experience.” Little-known tick disease on the rise, Melissa Hale-Spencer is well written and graphics make this a complete, thorough guideline.I Modern museums like the Denver Well written and researched story about a growing health package. Excellent, excellent coverage. Get your pencils ready, I will wait. Museum of Art offer tickets to their threat to the community. By raising awareness the newspaper 3rd Place—The Suffolk Times, Mattituck, NY Ready? OK, here it is: most exclusive exhibits based on access is helping prevent future heartache as it informs readers on Joe Werkmeister, Grant Parpan Don’t be stupid. times. You can’t go into the display what to look for. Excellent in-depth investigation, 35 years after the fact. Now I know that sounds really until your timeslot is available, thus 2nd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA Thorough coverage. The front page graphic hooks me and easy, but you would be shocked at the ensuring there isn’t a crush of people New vaccine law already showing signs of success, Kevin compels me to dive in to the story. Good lede. Well done! shenanigans people are pulling in the and everyone has a good experience. Hessel & Carly Nairn Honorable Mention—Yamhill Valley News-Register, national parks system. Why isn’t that possible at the gates Mandatory vaccinations for school-age children is a McMinnville, OR And it is likely only going to of Yellowstone? The Park Service is controversial topic. The Ark gave its readers a well-written The road to recovery, Tom Henderson get worse as the summer goes on, already following this in places like story supported by good research on the importance of having Well-written piece that outlines problems associated with especially as a record number of Mesa Verde National Park, where kids in school vaccinated and how the state’s new law is addiction recovery. There’s a sense of intimacy, as readers visitors come in to up-close access to the working. learn about Carrie’s struggles. Heartbreaking, touching and full celebrate the National cliff dwellings is only 3rd Place—Frazee-Vergas Forum, Frazee, MN of details. Park Service’s 100th available on a ranger- Locals diagnosed with Lyme disease, still fighting aftereffects, anniversary. guided tour. Barbie Porter BEST INVESTIGATIVE It is only the end The other option Good story written at a time when threat to community health OR IN-DEPTH STORY OR SERIES of May, but there would be to close the is high from tick diseases. Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 are already reports parks off completely 1st Place—Carolina Forest Chronicle, Conway, SC out of Yellowstone before irreparable BEST INVESTIGATIVE Horry County police corruption coverage, Charles D. Perry, National Park of a harm is done. OR IN-DEPTH STORY OR SERIES Tom O’Dare couple millennial As the New York Daily Division Absolutely amazing job shining a light on a dirty police bros walking off path Times reported, 1st Place—McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK department. Each installment in the series peels away another into Grand Prismatic Thailand is closing Misuse of Municipal Credit Carts, David Dishman, James layer, with a nice use of records and quotes to present Spring for a better a popular island to Beaty, Glenn Puit, Dawnyal Hill and Kevin Harvison everything in a straightforward, non-sensationalized way. shot in their video. tourists “to solve the Hands down, this was the best piece of investigative 2nd Place—Stillwater Gazette, Stillwater, MN We know this not only environmental and journalism among all entries. The story just got bigger and Independent Report Blames Lake Elmo Council for because people took natural resources bigger and bigger, in part because of the role the newspaper ‘Dysfunction’ at City Hall, Alicia Lebens, Jonathan Young pictures, but because impact which is played in ensuring the issue was not buried or hidden. In story Nice investigative work! First in getting a hold of and their video showed caused by tourism.” after story, a complex issue was well organized, and each publicizing the report, and then in fending off the suppression them looking at the signs warning them Apparently, a beach on the island brought the fresh information to the foreground. Fantastic work. attempts by those in government office. not to do what they just did. deemed useable for about 70 people was 2nd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA 3rd Place—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA The sad thing is, trampling delicate being overrun by hundreds daily, with The VA Maze, Dolly Butz 1,2,3,4,5,6, Mayumi Elegado, Ally Gravina, Dave Zook, Meghan ecosystems and risking burns for selfies restaurants popping up to feed them. This story does a great job of bringing the statistics to light Herbst, Abby Stevens, Jeremy Jensen, Sage Sauerbrey, Kara wasn’t even the stupidest thing to This plan, of course, follows closely using real-life stories. Great work. Fox happen in the park this month. Before with the ideas of author Edward Abbey, 3rd Place—Daily Star-Journal, Warrensburg, MO A very thorough examination of the housing issues in Truckee, that, there were reports of a man who advocated that the parks should County traffic deaths pile up, Jack “Miles” Ventimiglia from the past through examining solutions for the future. Nice packing a baby bison into the back of not be developed at all. The former This is the kind of reporting that holds government use of graphics to illustrate the problem and to make all that his car because he feared an animal seasonal ranger in Arches National accountable and potentially saves lives. Well done. information readable and aesthetically pleasing. that had evolved over millions of years Park argued that they should remain Honorable Mention—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY to deal with the climate it was born into wild and free. Investigative felony cases, Sarah Zoellick BEST LOCALIZED NATIONAL STORY was too cold. The New York Times story quotes Nice work picking up the trend and then making sense of a Daily & Non-daily Division It would be easy to file this under Thon Thamrongnawasawat, deputy complex system for readers. Nice reporting! 1st Place—Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia, PA visitors being “overzealous,” as the hot dean of fisheries at Kasetsart Philly, nation respond to Orlando massacre, Jen Colletta, springs bros called it in their Facebook University in Bangkok and a leading BEST INVESTIGATIVE Paige Cooperstein apology, but that is just silly. As further advocate of marine conservation. In OR IN-DEPTH STORY OR SERIES Outstanding package of coverage, with local angles, only a examination of that case shows, there is conclusion, he says that, “I am not Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more few days after the mass shooting at the Pulse Club in Orlando, no real remorse for their actions. Their proposing to close all islands. But we 1st Place—New Times, San Luis Obispo, CA Florida. Thoughtful, informative, compelling. apology post on Facebook originally have to start thinking about the plan Locked up, Camillia Lanham 2nd Place—The Transylvania Times, Brevard, NC offered a $5,000 donation based on a to tackle the increasing number of More than 200 marijuana grows popped up in area over the Friend Recalls Harper Lee, John Lanier hashtag on Twitter. As one user pointed tourists.” course of a few months, escalating an argument about whether This is a beautifully written story featuring anecdotes about out: I tend to lean toward the latter model growers should be allowed access to hundreds of gallons of acclaimed author Harper Lee as revealed by her friend, a local “What kind of narcissist makes until I remember all the joy that I had free water, mixed with allegations that elected officials didn’t resident. restitution dependent on a hashtag?” experiencing the parks as a youth and actually live locally contribute to one outstanding, compelling 3rd Place—Mount Desert Islander, Bar Harbor, ME So if we can’t expect people not to be even now. How could I deprive someone account. Terrific multi-sourced story, beautifully written with National Park Centennial and Acadia Centennial, Staff stupid, what should we do? else of the chances I have had? “pot” loads of details. Magnificent design too. Lovingly written and beautifully formatted package of stories First, understand the national park So, when you go, keep my simple 2nd Place—Community Impact Newspaper - Sugar Land MO about the 100th anniversary of the local Acadia National Park in system belongs to all of us and is one rule in mind. The Park Service City Edition, Pflugerville, TX the context of the concurrent 100th anniversary of the National of the coolest things this country has is encouraging visitors to use the Annexation plans progress for Greatwood, new territory, Park Service. A real keepsake! ever done. Everyone has a right to hashtag #FindYourPark. I am Amelia Brust Honorable Mention—Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, visit and experience it how they want. encouraging visitors to also use the Fabulous, exciting and informative “alternative story SD Next, realize these parks are a resource tags #DontRuinThisForAllofUsNP and forms” tell this important but otherwise snooze of a story: ‘In The Line Of Duty’, Randy Dockendorf that either must be monitored and #DontBeStupidNP. whether towns should annex. Congrats: Often telling the story Sometimes, even interviewing only one person, can open up controlled or left to run themselves. graphically is harder than straight text. a revealing look at a sobering situation, as was done by this The parks are indeed already Josh Rhoten is the online and features 3rd Place—Northside Sun, Jackson, MS reporter. Bravo! monitored and controlled by the editor at the Wyoming Tribune Eagle in Eastover Water Main and IMS Woes, Anthony Warren and Park Service. They built roads and Cheyenne. He can be reached at jrhoten@ Wyatt Emmerich infrastructure to allow the largest wyomingnews.com or by phone at 307- Textbook case of following up on a reader query and amount of people possible to visit 633-3119. Follow him on Twitter at @ uncovering a construction firm performing sub-par work, CONTINUED ON, PAGE B18 and do a fantastic job of offering TheRhoten. NOVEMBER 2017 PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS B17 Bank president slain in robbery; employee, hostage shot

BY JAMES BEATY, GLENN PUIT & PARKER PERRY McAlester News-Capital, McAlester, OK

First place, best breaking news story, daily division

man who authorities say shot two people and took a hostage during a deadly bank robbery in Eufaula has been identified Aby authorities as an individual with an extensive criminal record. Cedric Norris, 39, of Texas, was identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the gunman who held up the Bank of Eufaula Thursday morning. Bank President Randy Peterson was killed. Another bank employee was shot and wounded. Norris, authorities said, also took a hostage who was a customer at the bank. He led authorities on a pursuit that ended with Norris being shot to death during an exchange of gunfire with an Oklahoma State Trooper. The hostage was also wounded during the shooting. Both the bank employee and the hostage underwent surgery, the FBI said. According to Oklahoma On Demand Re cords, Norris was convicted of weapon use in commission of a felony, two counts, larceny of merchandise from retailer and obtaining money by false pretenses from incidents dating to 1993 KEVIN HARVISON | MCALESTER (OK) NEWS-TIMES and 1998 in Creek and Oklahoma coun ties. He also has a record from 2005 for People are seen leaving the Bank of Eufaula following a fatal shooing. rob bery by force or fear after felony bank employee and hostage survived everything.” KEVIN HARVISON | MCALESTER (OK) NEWS-TIMES conviction in Creek County. He served surgery. Weber, an FBI spokesman based at prison time for incidents. Several bystanders at the scene identified the agency’s Oklahoma City office, told GLENDA NEAL and her husband, Vest, Authorities are still investigating the deceased as Peterson. Although the News-Capital there was limited walk outside the Bank of Eufaula the deadly bank robbery and are still authorities did not officially release information available on the events Thursday following a fatal shooting of the trying to sort out a complex set of facts Peterson’s identity, Oklahoma State inside the bank and that authorities were bank’s president. involving the fatal shooting of a bank Rep. Dan Kirby issued a press release still investigating. president, the taking of a hostage at on his Facebook page Thursday after Oklahoma Highway Patrol Capt. gunpoint and a law enforcement pursuit this doesn’t happen in Eufaula.” noon stating his friend, Randy Peterson, Paul Timmons told the News-Capital Dowling works at a business in Eufaula, ending with a state trooper shooting and was killed in the bank robbery. Kirby an all-points bulletin was put out by killing a suspect. right across the street from the bank. represents House District 75 in Tulsa but Eufaula-area law enforcement to be “We didn’t hear the gunshots, we just The robbery unfolded at 9:30 a.m. was raised in Eufaula. on the lookout for a vehicle believed to at the Bank of Eufaula, 102 N. Main saw police and ambulance start showing “This is a senseless tragedy that hits be used in the robbery. A state trooper up,” Dowling said. “The bank is all brick St. Authorities have released limited way too close to home,” Kirby said in the soon noticed a vehicle matching the information on exactly what happened and well insulated so the shots inside you statement. “Randy was a good man and description traveling on U.S. Highway 69. wouldn’t have heard.” inside the bank, saying only a robbery a good friend, and my heart aches for A short pursuit followed. unfolded and shots were fired. Two Another bank customer, Tom Furney, his family and friends. My thoughts and “The vehicle exited Highway 69 said he did all his banking at Bank of people were struck by gunfire — one prayers are with that community and westbound on Onapa Road,” Timmons killed and one injured. Bank President Eufaula. He said Peterson was a man with the loved ones of both Randy and said. “Our trooper performed a tactical of outstanding character and a kind- Randy Peterson was slain. A bank the other employee who was harmed, vehicle intervention and was successful employee was shot and wounded. hearted soul. and I will look forward to these criminals in getting the vehicle to stop.” “He was outstanding,” Furney said. “He In the moments after the shooting, a being brought to justice.” Timmons said there was an exchange of female customer at the bank was taken would help you anyway he could. It’s An outpouring of support and gunfire between the trooper and a male hard to believe it. I heard this bank here hostage at gunpoint by a sole gunman condolences suspect at the traffic stop near Onapa. and fled the got robbed and we came flying through for Peterson’s The suspect was fatally wounded. The Checotah just to find out.” scene. A state family was also hostage was a passenger in the vehicle trooper later ‘AUTHORITIES ARE STILL Furney said he did business at the bank circulating on and was also wounded by gunfire. because he respected Peterson. tracked down INVESTIGATING the deadly bank social media At the time of the interview with the suspect “I had to get a loan one time and he was Thursday after Timmons it was still unclear to the state the only one who really helped me,” in a vehicle robbery and are still trying to sort out noon. Peterson troopers that the second person was, in and killed the Furney said. “And I told him, ‘This is my was identified on fact, a hostage. The FBI confirmed this bank.’” suspect during a complex set of facts involving the a Eufaula Public fact shortly after 3 p.m. an exchange Eufaula City Manager Greg Buckley Schools website Timmons said authorities still do not said, “It’s been a rough day, but we’re of gunfire near fatal shooting of a bank president ...’ as a member of know the identity of the deceased Onapa. The managing.” the local school robbery suspect. “The agencies responded very well,” he hostage, who has board. Residents of Eufaula, a lakeside town in not been identified, was in the vehicle said, adding that he wanted to credit the “He was a lifelong resident in Eufaula,” McIntosh County, expressed shock at the Eufau la Police Department and other and was wounded in the shooting, Kirby later said in a phone interview. tragedy. Federal Bureau of Investigation agencies who responded, including the “A great guy. He was a couple of years “I’ve done all my banking there all my McIntosh County Sheriff’s Department, spokesman Terry Weber confirmed. older than me and he was a staple of life…. I’ve known Randy all my life,” said The hostage was transported to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Eufaula. Everyone knew Randy...He was Eufau la resident Andrew Dowling. “Like FBI. a hospital in Muskogee. No further president of the bank there and he’s been I said a really, really good guy, good pillar information was released on the identify “We’re providing support as requested or working there for so many years. A pillar of the community. Everybody knew him. needed,” Buckley said. of the hostage. Webber said both the of the community. He was involved in It’s going to be a horrible loss. Stuff like B18 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 2017

FROM PAGE B16 Antioch High School runners team up with shelter dogs’ Kyle Szymanski BEST PERFORMING ARTS STORY Kyle puts the spotlight on a very cool partnership between Daily & Non-daily Division a high school cross-country team and an animal shelter in a 1st Place—Door County Advocate, Sturgeon Bay, WI feature that is short but thorough and plenty descriptive. Still about the fun of ‘Dark Songs’, Christopher Clough 3rd Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA This was a very interesting piece—well written—and such a AV adds a twist, Alex Vejar great idea. A different sort of story that was unique and looked Alex takes initiative in this report on a new yoga routine for at the event in multiple ways. Very nice story in a competitive the local high school football team. It’s brimming with detail category. and has some wonderful quotes from players who admit their 2nd Place—The Mokena Messenger, Orland Park, IL evolution from skepticism to full appreciation. Curtain Call, Tim Carroll Honorable Mention—The Highland Park Landmark, Orland Many entries were of community theater productions and Park, IL this one was the best of that lot. Detailed and entertaining, it’s Feel the rhythm, Courtney Jacquin a good behind-the-scenes look at what was a unique play. Courtney rose to the occasion in reporting and writing 3rd Place—Yamhill Valley News-Register, McMinnville, OR this profile of six local Olympians and gets bonus points for Into character, Starla Pointer the helpful explanations of their sport of choice, rhythmic Interesting read. Each town has someone like this and this is gymnastics, for readers who are likely unfamiliar. a very good take on a local actor. Nice job. Honorable Mention—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX BEST SPORTS STORY En pointe, Kristen Tribe Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 9,000 or more This story covered all facets of a ballerina’s life — from being 1st Place—The Wilmette Beacon, Orland Park, IL a transplant to TX to altering her life following an accident Road to Rio, Michael Wojtychiw to bringing culture to a small town. Good read. Kudos to the This is a cool story. You so rarely hear the story of an up and layout, too. coming athlete as they’re rising. 2nd Place—Hyattsville Life & Times, Hyattsville, Maryland BEST PUBLIC NOTICE JOURNALISM DeMatha rallies late to stun St. John’s, wins fourth straight Daily & Non-daily Division WCAC championship, Chris McManes 1st Place—Vilas County News-Review, Eagle River, WI This is a well-written recap and instills the reader with the DOT gives OK to two lanes for Pine Street bypass in city, excitement of the game while explaining what happened. I also Gary Ridderbusch really like the links to other media about the game. Good job highlighting a public notice’s failure to convey 3rd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY updated information on a highway project. The story would Nimmo show, Sisco Molina have been stronger if readers had been told how to find the A cool, fun story that really captures the community’s public notice. e.g, on the newspaper’s website or by asking for interest and excitement in following their former home-town a back copy at the newspaper. Did the newspaper do a story player. My only criticism is that the layout makes it hard to tell when the notice ran? This story does not say. which story the giant headline goes with. Honorable Mention—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA BEST SPORTS FEATURE STORY Desert Christian reaches summit, Alex Vejar OR SERIES I loved the lede to this story; it really drew you in and made Daily & Non-daily Division circulation 3,000-9,000 me want to keep reading. I liked how they constantly went back 1st Place—Malibu Surfside News, Malibu, CA and forth between the athlete’s reactions and the results. Female baseball, Joe Coughlin Everything I want in a feature. Concise, informative, BEST SPORTS STORY emotional and well-written. Great stuff. Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 9,000 2nd Place—The Standard Banner, Jefferson City, TN 1st Place—Cody Enterprise, Cody, WY They made the town proud, Steve Marion Sounds of splashes, Lew Freedman Fantastic story of triumph and perseverance. Fun quotes. It’s Great lead and very well reported throughout. Reporter took deserving of a more captivating headline. time to call a college swim coach from hundreds of miles away 3rd Place—The Hinsdalean, Hinsdale, IL for added perspective. Game day a scramble for Central’s AD, Pamela Lannom 2nd Place—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA Gameday from a different perspective. Loved the flow from Practice partners, Scott Byers start to finish. Great narrative. Very thorough reporting. Clean, clear writing. SECOND PLACE, Honorable Mention—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME 3rd Place—The Bernardsville News, Bernardsville, NJ best original editorial cartoon, daily & non-daily division Invisible, incapacitating concussions are sidelining high Mad About Maddaluna, Kelly Fenton By R.L. Crabb school athletes, Taylor Vortherms Made me Google the guy’s name to see how the season The Union, Grass Valley, CA Fantastic, close-to-home read on the effects of concussions turned out for him. That’s a sign that the story made you care. as well as how schools, sports and the medical community Honorable Mention—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY are changing their approach to dealing with the unseen injury. Adventure? Why not? Ben Ramsey Very insightful, despite being a hot topic. Fun look at an extreme sport. Story helps people who will never do such a grueling race know what it’s like. and wading with nets in ponds, and the interaction between the VIDEO JOURNALISM BEST SPORTS FEATURE STORY children and one of the interpreters. On-camera quotes from Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-12,000 OR SERIES VIDEO JOURNALISM a couple of the campers, identified with captions, add their 1st Place—Community Impact Newspaper - Georgetown Daily & Non-daily Division circulation less than 3000 Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 12,000 or more perspectives, making this a nicely balanced piece that can stand Edition, Pflugerville, TX 1st Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA 1st Place—The Daily Universe, Provo, UT on its own apart from other parts (print and still images) of a Aviation, Randy Robinson Tiburon man, 65, overcomes heart, lung problems, Matthew Honorably Released: When The Best Two Years Don’t Turn typical web package. PERFECT! Headline, story, photos, video editing, and quality Hose Out As Expected, Jessica Bowles, Lindsay Bushman 2nd Place—Fayette County Record, La Grange, TX was PHENOMENAL! Keep doing what you’re doing! Excellent! Great account of this great man overcoming health problems. Very thorough coverage of a sensitive topic to the Video recap of La Grange/Caldwell football game, Grace-Anne 2nd Place—Community Impact Newspaper - Georgetown Captured well by the writer. publication’s audience. Matocha Edition, Pflugerville, TX 2nd Place—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA 2nd Place—Farm and Dairy, Salem, OH The Fayette County Record’s high-energy recap of a hometown Hotel opening, Randy Robinson Risking Reward, Dave Zook Not your grandfather’s farmers market, Catie Noyes high school football team’s 41-0 trouncing of a rival school I love how when you go to your website the photos Great account on the awareness on the downside of Tahoe Great feature on an emerging trend. captures most of the sights and some of the sounds of the game complements the video and the video complements the story! sports. 3rd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY in just over two and a half minutes. Footage of the game— Excellent addition to a newspaper that impacts its community. 3rd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA Cops and cop dogs train and test in Jackson, Ryan Dorgan almost none of which is at the expense of the other team—is This made me want to come and visit Georgetown, TX! A wake of broken records behind him ..., Matthew Hose Nice Documentary-style feature of law enforcement dog interspersed with post-game interviews with key players and the 3rd Place—Casa Grande Dispatch, Casa Grande, AZ Great detail and storytelling behind De Somma’s record- training seminar. coach. Shots of the cheerleaders, band, and fans—and a well- Your News in 90, Carrie Vargas, Kelly Fisher breaking run. Honorable Mention—Community Impact Newspaper - placed not-quite ad from a hometown business backer wishing Super cute! Loved the Goat Yoga!!! LOL Could have used some Honorable Mention—Idyllwild Town Crier, Idyllwild, CA Conroe Montgomery Edition, Pflugerville, TX the team well—remind the viewer that football is a community more subtitles or headline scripts to go with the video or maybe Todd Carpenter finishes first in under 50 in Race Across Action sports, Randy Robinson event. Excellent sound and video editing and good use of a SOT (in the broadcast journalism world that is sound on tape; the West Good video on a local attraction. Great to promote tourism! graphics make this a stand-out example of video journalism. in the print media world that is a direct quote). Keep up the great Marshall Smith, Good to capture this man’s victory. 3rd Place—The Highlands Current, Cold Spring, NY work!! VIDEO JOURNALISM Cold Spring Veterans Visit Washington, Gregory Gunder Honorable Mention—The Taos News, Taos, NM BEST SPORTS FEATURE STORY Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 The Highlands Current followed a group of local veterans to ‘Water is life: Taos Pueblo supports Standing Rock’, Rick OR SERIES 1st Place—Iowa Falls Times-Citizen, Iowa Falls, IA Washington, D.C., on their visit to several of the nation’s war Romancito Daily & Non-daily Division circulation more than 10000 Wild Things, Sara Konrad Baranowski memorials. The strategic use of various bugle calls frames Video did not exist on the webpage when I went to view. Only 1st Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY The Times-Citizen’s tightly focused video packs all the the video as a whole, as well as the individual segments, and the intro exists on the webpage. Man of his word - Post 6, Jeremiah Johnke elements of good journalism into just over 90 seconds. The the smooth editing of the individual veterans’ reminiscences Jeremiah found and reported a unique story with a well-written voice-over narrative provides the who, what, captures, without exploiting, their often deeply emotional BEST NEWSPAPER WEBSITE fascinating hook about principles and keeping a promise. The when, where, and why of 29 4th and 5th grade children taken reactions. Daily & Non-daily Division player featured was very much deserving of a profile like this, out of their climate-controlled habitat for a week to experience 1st Place—The Daily Universe, Provo, UT and Jeremiah’s is (forgive the pun) a home run. what the crisp video and audio captures: the sounds of birds Daily Universe Website - Best Newspaper Website, Daily 2nd Place—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA chirping, the you-are-there sense of hiking through tall grass Universe Staff

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BY JOSH RHOTEN Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY NEW CATEGORY

First place, Social Media Journalism ● daily & non-daily division, circulation 12,000 or more Social Media Journalism

This was easily the “best in show.” Great use of color and movie reviews. From arts to eats and stuff to do, this tabloid Staff motion to draw the reader in, easy to layout, terrific mix of local serves its coastal CA market well. Solid throughout. Best sports section among the entrants. GENERAL EXCELLENCE and national content — this website has it all. Well done to all Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more involved! 1st Place—The Pilot, Southern Pines, NC GENERAL EXCELLENCE GENERAL EXCELLENCE 2nd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME David Woronoff, John Nagy Non-daily Division, circulation 3,000-5,999 Non-daily Division, circulation less than 3,000 Best Website, Cyndi Wood This semiweekly amazes me with its breadth, depth, and 1st Place—Riverhead News-Review, Mattituck, NY 1st Place—Petersburg Pilot, Petersburg, AK

This website is a perfect example that a community-based quality of every aspect of newspapering. Well written with great Riverhead News-Review Staff Ron Loesch, Ola Richards, Jessica Owens, Jess Field, Dan newspaper doesn’t have to have an amateurish website. Are photos. From basics like police blotters and honor rolls to even Excellent layout/design, writing. Very clean, easy to navigate. Rudy, Anne Loesch you a small paper looking to establish a digital presence? You local book columnist and local best seller lists, they do so many Great product. An all-around good read, with something for everyone. I could do worse than to use this website as a guide. things well. Homes are big and so is the coverage. Golf likewise 2nd Place—Lahontan Valley News & Fallon Eagle Standard, could tell that if I were to put all of the back issues of the Pilot 3rd Place—The Highlands Current, Cold Spring, NY in Southern Pines, but horses and dogs get their due. Classifieds Fallon, NV together in chronological order, I’d have an excellent history of HighlandsCurrent.com, Staff remarkably strong, legal notices well displayed, comprehensive Lahontan Valley News staff Petersburg. The layout is pleasing and complements the content This website has a “friendly” feel to it which welcomes the staff directory with two contact methods, annual report on Neat format, great section designs, photos. Clean, sharp design without overwhelming it. reader in. Lots of content on the homepage. Might consider cities in Moore County. A traditional newspaper professionally 3rd Place—Blair Pilot-Tribune, Blair, NE 2nd Place—The Tioga Tribune, Crosby, ND dividing lines to break up what we “old-timers” might call executed in every detail. I could go on and on, but clear winner Staff Cecile Wehrman, publisher “bumping heads.” in a photo. Easy to read, well designed. Nice job on section categories. Excellent use of images in the layout, but not so slick that the Honorable Mention—Hood County News, Granbury, TX 2nd Place—Idaho Mountain Express, Ketchum, ID Honorable Mention—Hutchinson Leader, Hutchinson, MN appearance ever overwhelms the solid content. Unafraid to Staff Editor Greg Foley Staff tackle issues that appear to be controversial in the community. I like this website because, unlike so many others, it has Intensely local, modern look, with photography even stronger Good overall job with writing, design, photography. 3rd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA great content right there, in your face, the moment it loads. No than writing. Comprehensive sports coverage, arts & events, Ark Staff scrolling required to get to the news. Good content, as well. Local Life section with lots of photos, even TV listings (a lost art GENERAL EXCELLENCE Layout is aesthetically beautiful, with a number of incisive Clean, simple to use design. these days). Strong classifieds, legal notices. Covers Sun Valley Non-daily Division, circulation 6,000-9,999 articles. market with major news and local opinion. Clear second. 1st Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY Honorable Mention—The Imperial Republican, Imperial, NE GENERAL EXCELLENCE 3rd Place—Washington Missourian Staff Staff Daily Division Staff Amazing amount of content per issue. Like the approach A well-rounded, meat-and-potatoes community newspaper. 1st Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA Only one corncob pipe capital of the world! Business coverage on the front page of having one featured photo. Public notice Valley Press Staff stands out, but People section, sports section, separate presentation was best in class. GENERAL EXCELLENCE, Good writing, very direct. Nice use of pix/graphic on front classified section. Don’t prefer “up” style heads. But from zoned 2nd Place—The Suffolk Times, Mattituck, NY COLLEGE DIVISION page. Why the old-fashioned masthead? Beautiful features local sections to surprisingly strong real estate and classifieds, The Suffolk Times Staff Daily & Non-daily Division section; well done stories, photos and ads. especially help wanted, this paper is another traditional paper Great design. Best looking paper in category. Very tough 1st Place—The Universe, Provo, UT 2nd Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA well done. State and regional news thrown in too. choice between first and2nd Place. Daily Universe Staff Journal staff Honorable Mention—The Sun, San Luis Obispo, CA 3rd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME For a college paper, the Daily Universe is impressively points Great focus on local with elections, crime and sports. Sun staff Staff designed, very well-written and overflowing with engaging and Good features as well. Excellent sports photos. This high-quality free weekly may be the wave of the future. Rated the best editorial page out of the papers in the General relevant material for its readers. 3rd Place—Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, WY Each issue has cover story of local issue, like homelessness or Excellence category. Great public discourse. Well done. Wyoming Tribune Eagle Staff farm labor housing. Expert photography, modern layout, with Honorable Mention—Yamhill Valley News-Register, Good writing, nice layout. local editorials and opinion. Even local humor columnist and McMinnville, OR B20 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 2017

Home - Sept. 28 BEST SALES PROMOTION SECTION BEST SINGLE AD IDEA, COLOR 2017 Better Newspaper 3rd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA OR EDITION Non-daily Division, circulation more than 5,000 Advertising Contest Back to School Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Honorable Mention 2nd Place—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA Common Fire BEST ADVERTISING IDEA The Ark, Tiburon, CA Real Estate Guide 2nd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Non-daily Division, circulation less than 5,000 Generosity - Feb 3 3rd Place—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA Taos Tack and Pet Supply 1st Place—North Scott Press, Eldridge, IA Wedding Planner Winter 2016 3rd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Snappy Mistletoe’s Big Christmas Adventure BEST NEWSPAPER PROMOTION Randall Lumber & Hardware 2nd Place—The Galena Gazette, Galena, IL Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000-15,999 BEST SALES PROMOTION SECTION Fried Green Tomatoes 1st Place—Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, LA OR EDITION BEST SINGLE AD IDEA, COLOR 3rd Place—Clinton Herald, Clinton, IA Benefits of Advertising Non-daily Division, circulation less than 10,000 Non-daily Division, circulation more than 5,000 Boat Giveaway 2nd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Honorable Mention—The Galena Gazette, Galena, IL Honorable Mention—Clinton Herald, Clinton, IA Headwaters special section Discover Taos: 2016 Summer/Fall Visitor & Newcomer Guide Fried Green Tomatoes Elf on the Shelf 3rd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY 2nd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Subscribe Promo Land Water People Time: Northern NM’s cultural guide 2016- BEST SMALL-PAGE AD BEST CLASSIFIED SECTION Honorable Mention—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, 2017 Non-daily Division, circulation less than 5,000 Non-daily Division, circulation more than 5,000 WY 3rd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM 1st Place—Port Aransas South Jetty, Port Aransas, TX 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Election Night Updates Taos Aglow: Northern NM’s holiday traditions 2016 Floral Reef -Get out of the dog house Taos News, classifieds section Honorable Mention—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY 2nd Place—Mount Desert Islander, Ellsworth, ME 2nd Place—Amherst Bee, Williamsville, NY BEST NEWSPAPER PROMOTION Vista; Mount Desert Islander, Ellsworth, ME House Wine Bee Newspapers Classified Advertising, Holly Schiferle, Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 10,000 Acadia National Park Anniversary 3rd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY Manager 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Mr. Todd’s 3rd Place—Mount Desert Islander, Ellsworth, ME Discover Taos BEST SERIES AD IDEA, BLACK & WHITE Honorable Mention—The Highlands Current, Cold Spring, Honorable Mention—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, 2nd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Non-daily Division, circulation less than 5,000 NY ME Summer Music Issue 1st Place—The Oberlin Herald, Oberlin, KS Fine Plus Rare Wine 3rd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX Fredrickson Insurance BEST CLASSIFIED Subscribe to the Wise County Messenger 2nd Place—The Saint Francis Herald, Saint Francis, KS BEST SMALL-PAGE AD Best Multiple Advertiser Section Cheyenne County Hospital Non-daily Division, circulation more than 5,000 Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 5,000-9,999 BEST PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 3rd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM 1st Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY 1st Place—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA Non-daily Division, circulation less than 5,000 Randall Lumber & Hardware Congratulations to the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation White Wolf Web Grand Opening 1st Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX Honorable Mention—The Taos News, Taos, NM 2nd Place—Cody Enterprise, Cody, WY 2nd Place—Waushara Argus, Wautoma, WI Wise County Messenger Sex Offenders Metric Motors Final Play Kids Design 2016 3rd Place—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA 3rd Place—The Galena Gazette, Galena, IL BEST SALES PROMOTION SECTION BEST SERIES AD IDEA, COLOR 2016 Free Concert A Salute to our Veterans OR EDITION Non-daily Division, circulation less than 5,000 Honorable Mention—Waushara Argus, Wautoma, WI Daily Division 1st Place—Moonshine Ink, Truckee, CA BEST SMALL-PAGE AD Emergency Section 2016 1st Place—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA Moonshine Ink Daily Division, circulation more than 10,000 New Vehicle Preview 2nd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX Honorable Mention—Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale, CA BEST MULTIPLE ADVERTISER SECTION Honorable Mention—Clinton Herald, Clinton, IA Sunshine Square Flea Market Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 5000 River Cities Choices 3rd Place—Port Aransas South Jetty, Port Aransas, TX 1st Place—Douglas Budget, Douglas, WY Stingrays BEST USE OF AD COLOR Bearcat Illustrated Honorable Mention—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 16,000 or more 2nd Place—The Ark, Tiburon, CA TX 1st Place—Community Impact Newspaper - Central Austin Parker Properties Edition, Pflugerville, TX Peek Performers BEST SERIES AD IDEA, COLOR 2nd Place—Community Impact Newspaper - The Woodlands The National Newspaper Association thanks the following Non-daily Division, circulation more than 5,000 Edition, Pflugerville, TX 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Keller Williams individuals for their time and talent in judging the State Farm 3rd Place—Community Impact Newspaper - Cy-Fair Edition, 2017 Better Newspaper Editorial Contest, 2nd Place—The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, ME Pflugerville, TX Stanley Subaru Snapper Jacks Better Newspaper Advertising Contest 3rd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Honorable Mention—Community Impact Newspaper - & Newspaper And Education Contest ACEQ Spring Klein Edition, Pflugerville, TX Honorable Mention—Brentwood Press, Brentwood, CA Captain Aaron Seafood Warren Properties — Linda Phillips Silvera Anne Anderson Jennifer Martin-Romme BEST USE OF AD COLOR Reed Anfinson Blaine McCartney BEST SINGLE AD IDEA, BLACK & WHITE Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation 8,000-15,999 Peyton Aufill Ellen Meany Non-daily Division, circulation less than 5,000 1st Place—Livingston Parish News, Denham Springs, LA Lindsey Bell Jody Michael 1st Place—Morgan County Press, Versailles, MO Jakes on the Avenue Bo Bolton Charles Mitchell Oof! Making an Impact 2nd Place—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Jackson, WY 2nd Place—Mount Desert Islander, Ellsworth, ME Zac Bronw Band Rick Bussler Bob Mudge Acadia Veterinary Hospital 3rd Place—Community Impact Newspaper - Frisco Edition, Mark Campbell Bill Ostendorf 3rd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX Pflugerville, TX Jenny Chciuk Russell Pankonin Integrity — Hawkins Funeral Home Tint Garry DeYoung Matt Paxton Honorable Mention—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Honorable Mention—Community Impact Newspaper - TX Leander Cedar Park Edition, Pflugerville, TX Sarah Elmquist Squires Nancy Perlmutter Say Cheese - Decatur Children’s Dentistry Lace Laurie Ezzell Brown Cindy Picard Eric Falquero Beth Proffitt BEST SINGLE AD IDEA, BLACK & WHITE BEST USE OF AD COLOR Tania French Steve Ranson Non-daily Division, circulation more than 5,000 Daily & Non-daily Division, circulation less than 8,000 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM 1st Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY Alexis Gelber Thomas Ranson Discover Taos: Where to eat, drink, soak, sled, club, aprés, D. Michael Thomas Eileen Gilligan Daniel Richardson float, shop and shred in Taos. 2nd Place—Vilas County News-Review, Eagle River, WI Terry Hawkins Ken Ripley 2nd Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Northern Lakes Landscaping Max Heath Adam Robertson Best of Taos: Jimmy Stadler #1 singer/songwriter 3rd Place—Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, WY 3rd Place—Hood County News, Granbury, TX HF Bar Emily Hemphill Tonda Rush Mike Brown Hyuandai Honorable Mention—Cody Enterprise, Cody, WY Harry Hix Christine Sablynski Honorable Mention—Jackson Hole News&Guide, Active Summer Rosealee Hoffman Dennis Schick Jackson, WY Linda Ireland LuAnn Schindler Penny Lane Cooperative BEST USE OF LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY Randy Keck Charlie Smith IN ADS BEST SINGLE AD IDEA, COLOR Daily & Non-daily Division Delinda Korrey Steve Solomon Non-daily Division, circulation less than 5,000 1st Place—The Taos News, Taos, NM Warren Kulo Jeanne Straus 1st Place—The Highlands Current, Cold Spring, NY Chocolate + Cashmere Aly Lawson Pat Taylor Our Town Thank You 2nd Place—Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX Guy Lucas Ray Weeks 2nd Place—The Highlands Current, Cold Spring, NY Decatur Dental Come to the Pink Elephant Tag Sale 3rd Place—Port Aransas South Jetty, Port Aransas, TX Willis Mahannah Amy Wilson Keller Williams - Life is Short... Buy the Beach House! Jonathan Make Keith Wilson Honorable Mention—The N’West IA REVIEW, Sheldon, IA Brian Martin Charlotte Wolfe Western Christian NOVEMBER 2017 PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS B21

Newspaper And Education Contest neWS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & CIVIC LITERACY literacY Division A, Daily and Non-daily Division Journalists strive for truth and accuracy, fairness and balance, 1st Place—The Eldon Advertiser, Eldon, MO accountability, independence and to serve humanity. Democracy Day and student newspapers, Tammy Witherspoon Pew Research Center indicates most But for all of this confidence, American adults feel they are confident in their 23% say they have This idea is wonderful and so inclusive of the schools, ability to identify fake news. Research shows 81% of American adults shared fake news, students and community leaders, elected officials. The feel that they are at least somewhat confident whether knowingly or unknowingly.* participation by students in writing for their “school in their ability to identify fake news. newspapers” is excellent and impresses upon them the importance of the print product. Great work!!!! Take the time to educate yourself so you can recognize real versus fake news. 2nd Place—The St. Louis American, St. Louis, MO To fully evaluate a story’s validity, one must follow five steps to analyze the story. St. Louis American NIE Program Educational Support, Kathy Step One Sewell Identify who wrote this article, where it was first published and the targeted audience. A well-thought out program and interaction with teachers, For example, review “For some families, pain at finding vandalized headstones at University City cemetery,” on STLtoday.com on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. offering guidance to them in having a successful NIE experience. 1. WhO WrOte thiS article? All the information is good, but especially like the teachers’ Intro Ashley Lisenby is a digital and breaking news reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. A regular reader should readily recognize her name. A new reader would be able to do Packet. Good job! an internet search and find links to many of her stories.

3rd Place—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, MO 2. Where WaS the article firSt publiShed? News Literacy, Helen Headrick, Alicia Mems, Lauren This is a follow up to a story that has been covered by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for several days. The story was first published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Tuesday, Anderson Koelker February 21, 2017. This timeline indicates that the information is up-to-date.

Hot topic on “fake news.” Good approach to informing 3. WhO iS the targeted audience? readers on how to identify what’s real and what’s not. This story is for the general St. Louis and national audiences. It is written in easily understood language.1

PARTNERSHIPS feature 1 Of 5 Division A, Daily and Non-daily Division Visit Stltoday.com/truth 1st Place—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA to access this article. KID TALK: NIE Siouxland and KWIT Student Production, * PeW ReSeARCh CenTeR DeC. 2016 Jeanette Hopkins, Nicole Schweitzberger Great combination of a successful Kid Scoop program and THIRD PLACE, Educational Support & Civic Literacy the school. Well thought out goals helped make this successful. Division A, Daily and Non-daily Division, Integrating the work of the students within the Kid Scoop St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, MO product gives it local flavor and encourages them to be print readers. The project, in effect, makes them reporters and encourages self-esteem, as well. Great job! 2nd Place—Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, FL Reading with the Rays: Read Your Way to the Ballpark with Evan Longoria, Jodi Pushkin, Lisa Schillinger Great idea to partner with the ball team and others to encourage kids to read and visit their libraries. Good work 3rd Place—Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, FL Be Food Safe, Karen Tower, Jodi Pushkin, Stacy Rector Another great education tool for everyone. Good effort from the education system, Publix and host of newspapers to reach such a large number of students. Honorable Mention—Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, FL Pasco Recycling 2017: Make every day Earth Day, Sue Bedry, FIRST PLACE, Educational Support & Civic Literacy Jodi Pushkin, Patty Langgle Division A, Daily and Non-daily Division, Nice job. Useful tool for schools and community. The Eldon Advertiser, Eldon, MO

SECOND PLACE, Educational Support & Civic Literacy Division A, SECOND PLACE, Partnerships Daily and Non-daily Division Division A, Daily and Non-daily Division The St. Louis American, St. Louis, MO Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, FL B22 2017 BNC, BNAC & NAE WINNERS PUBLISHERS’ AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 2017

IN TODAY’S ISSUE: 2016 CITY REPORT, A 24-PAGE OVERVIEW OF HOW LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES ARE FACING MODERN CHALLENGES

Vol. 97, No. 48 60 Pages Southern Pines, N.C. Price 50 Cents W e d n e s d a y , J u n e 15 , 2 0 1 6 Veterans Sowing Seeds of Recovery �� Pair Launch ‘Therapeutic Gardening’ Plan

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�� s �� Round space �� Battle �� Policy �� goes on �� Approved �� over �� Single-Club Rule �� Concerns Pinecrest �� housing �� BY MARY KATE MURPHY �� Staff Writer The Moore County Board of Education Dueling studies offer �� approved a new policy governing parent and opposing conclusions on �� community organizations and booster clubs on Monday, but delayed its implementation until short-term rentals �� December to give time for adjustments. �� Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Grimesey in the commercial core. �� Two caught selling illegal fireworks recommended the December �� deadline after consulting By John Spina �� Deputies with Pinecrest High School �� Principal Bob Christina to de- After nearly two years of discus- �� termine a practicable timeline �� sions the rezoning of the town of to beef up for addressing the litany of ab- Jackson’s downtown commercial errations found in the school’s core, also called District 2, is near- �� athletic booster program in an �� their patrols GRIMESEY audit last month. ly complete. A final detail, how- �� The survey found deficien- ever, is proving to be particularly �� cies related to fundraising and bookkeeping, difficult. �� on holiday which generally went on without school over- On June 20 the Jackson Town �� sight. In addition, multiple booster clubs used BRADLY J. BONER / NEWS&GUIDE Council reversed its decision to pro- �� their own funds to hire coaches, potentially Finlay Hutchinson, 11, jumps into a pond at the R Park through the Ring of Fire, one of the FoundSpace installations hibit short-term rentals in the com- �� jeopardizing Pinecrest’s compliance with fed- �� on hand at the Solstice Celebration on June 20. mercial core. That came two weeks �� eral Title IX regulations. �� TED FITZGERALD/The Pilot after the council had reversed anoth- �� Grimesey acknowledged the “well-docu- �� Niles gives a ride to a plush cowboy during a costume contest, part of the Pinecrest FFA club’s “Strut Your Mutt” fundrais- mented” problems with Pinecrest’s existing er decision to allow them. �� er held Saturday to benefit the Farley Foundation, an animal rescue organization. The dog walk-a-thon also included athletic booster clubs, as well as concerns Now a new study presented Mon- �� dog-washing stations, bounce houses, a bake sale, raffle, silent auction and food vendors.MORE PHOTOS, PAGE D7 �� regarding the method and timing of imple- day is forcing the Town Council to re- �� menting a single-club solution. He proposed Trust pushes for housing cash evaluate its decision yet again. �� the Dec. 1 deadline to allow sufficient time for The crux of the issue is based on �� Pinecrest to plan an effective new model for before the ground freezes. two conflicting studies that provide �� athletics fundraising. Housing nonprofit says town, county �� Redmond Street Rentals is the only-shovel ready af- different analyses of the amount of �� “The specific mechanics of how to best main- �� tain what has worked mixed with a realistic need to come up with $6 million fordable housing project in the county. If the money can’t employee housing able to be built �� Defoliation Leads to Unsightly Patches view of what needs to be ad- for rental project to move forward. be secured in time the opportunity to build affordable versus the jobs created by allowing �� dressed can be looked at at the rental housing this year will be lost. If funding is made short-term rentals. �� local level with recommenda- available the Housing Trust is confident it can break Bear Development, which owns �� tions that come forth from that By John Spina and Melissa Cassutt �� DOT Continues Clearing Program Along County Roads ground by mid-August, and begin housing people by next the property on 185 N. Glenwood, �� level,” he said. �� Booster clubs, composed The Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust needs summer. produced the first study. It caused �� roads we are working on. Last year we start- �� BY LAURA DOUGLASS of athletes’ parents and other “We can’t afford to wait anymore,” said Anne Cress- the Town Council to reverse its June Staff Writer ed looking at areas where we’ve had sight-dis- $6 million to break ground on its latest project, the Red- �� “ supporters, raise funds to en- well, executive director of the Housing Trust. “In order to 20 prohibition on short-term rentals Stretches of dying shrubs and trees along tance complaints. Instead of being reactive, mond Street Rentals. To fill the funding gap, it asked the �� We don’t want CHRISTINA sure that teams have sufficient secure our financing we need a commitment by July 19.” in District 2. �� some area roadways are causing concern we are trying to be proactive,” he said. “We town and county to open their coffers. to impact the equipment, coaching and facil- �� these days among residents, but the look is started in the northeast section of the county But the town and county don’t appear to share that To finance its half of the construction costs the Hous- The study showed that without ities, and that participation is affordable for all �� intentional, part of ongoing defoliation ef- and have worked our way down to the north- aesthetics. We ing Trust is also asking the town to issue $9 million worth the potential for short-term housing, �� students. vision. �� forts sponsored by the state Department of ern side of Southern Pines. Basically we are of tax-exempt revenue bonds. Because the bonds carry a developers would not make enough �� are working with Several representatives of Pinecrest’s boost- In all, the 28-unit rental development on the corner �� Transportation. working in a clockwise pattern around the �� er clubs decried the new policy during the of Redmond and Hall Street will cost $12 million. The lower interest rate than a traditional loan, the Housing money to build, and ultimately none �� “We did some spraying in February and county.” our folks to make meeting’s public comment period, before the town has already invested $1.65 million in purchasing Trust estimates it could save an estimated $1.8 million of the employee housing incentives �� March. That is sort of a dormant stem time, Dumas said areas with heavy underbrush sure we are �� board discussed or approved it. over the life of the project. would be used. �� so a lot of these areas simply didn’t green were targeted, but if the road crew comes the land, which the trust now leases from the town, but �� using the right “You are proposing to dismantle a fundrais- “The Town Council’s vote to �� back up,” said Chuck Dumas, the Division 8 upon an ornamental bush or section that was the nonprofit housing developer needs another $3 mil- “The bonds look promising,” said Councilman Jim �� ing system that has been remarkably effective �� maintenance engineer for NCDOT. cleared by the landowner, they skip over it. treatment in the lion each from the town and county to begin construction See hOusInG cAsh on 20A See lOdGInG on 23A �� for many years at providing needed funds �� The agency has increased brush-spraying Another contributing factor to the overall right situation. for the entire athletics program,” said Marie efforts in the last year. 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NCDOT Engineer “ Investigators wonder what’s fouling Brooks Lake �� ers to control vegetation in the right-of-way. �� “We try to pick the right treatment for the see CLEARING, page A9 see POLICY, page A9 Algae turns water along Brooks Lake’s banks on Shosho- tem’s pristine high country. getting skinnier or barely reproducing �� ne National Forest land, bills itself as But the 234-acre body of water and on a track toward disappearing. �� pea green in summer; the “exclusive all-inclusive Wyoming sprawled out below Brooks Lake In years when the snowpack is �� ESCALADE PACKED WITH FEATURES — DRIVING ME CRAZY, D2 �� Hotel Honored By OPINION tripAdvisor: D2 SANDHILLS SCENE Rocky Mountain resort.” Horseback Lodge is plagued by nutrient problems slim, the summers warm and the �� Section D squire’s puB urns WEATHER FORECAST �� t 25: D3 �� WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 Business fish are struggling. �� No Tolerance For THE PILOT Friends With Benefits rides in the Shoshone National Forest, not often seen at more than 9,000 feet algae particularly bad, the aquatic �� LANDING ZONE: GROWTH KICKS INTO GEAR AROUND MOORE’S AIRPORT �� THE PILOT ASKS: TODAY THURSDAY FRIDAY �� Shoppers in the northern Southern Pines vegetation strips enough oxygen This Political Feud and Whispering Pines areas weighed At long last, the chickens guided backcountry fishing, canoeing in elevation. Its issues are more char- �� in on what they would like to see in the By Mike Koshmrl �� community. Popular requests included �� dry cleaners, an ABC store, more places to eat — including both fast food and sit-down options — and family-oriented are coming home to roost in and overnight pack trips into the near- acteristic of lowland lakes bearing the from the water that fish start to die �� businesses. �� It’s time for these two public �� servants to take off the some classy urban digs. Nestled into the Absaroka Range by Teton Wilderness are among the ac- brunt of industrial agriculture. — sometimes by the hundreds. �� What’s to blame is still an open �� boxing gloves and move on. within a couple miles of the Continen- tivities guests have to choose from. An explosion of algae growth fed HENRY (AND MICHAEL) YALE �� Cameron �� We have enough food joints from here �� to the other side of Aberdeen. What I A stay at the lodge, in many ways, question. The watershed is naturally would like to see are more family-friendly, tal Divide, Brooks Lake Lodge offers by an excess of nitrogen turns Brooks �� indoor play spaces in this area. I’d also �� like more outdoor-oriented stores that sell �� mid level-priced apparel and things that BUSINESS �� encourage outdoor recreation. Developers Aim is an authentic wild Wyoming experi- Lake’s waters green late in the sum- high in one nutrient, phosphorus, but �� Evening Storms Partly Cloudy Evening Storms sweeping views of subalpine mead- �� PUBLIC SPEAKING To Keep Balance Growth Kicks In there are also unnatural sources of ni- �� BY LAURA DOUGLASS ence, albeit with a tinge of luxury. And mers. The two primary game fish that �� Staff Writer ows, craggy ridgelines and a trout- ore people are coming to three commercial strip centers. Winds: SSW at 7 Winds: W at 8 Winds: NW at 12 �� Moore County. That is ba- And none of that accounts for other �� Msic fact, and the population projects that might be circulating As the population rises, trogen entering the system, both from Another Treasured Bible is projected to steadily increase �� but remain unannounced. STEVE CSISZAR over the next 20 years. Nowhere is New development in the area filled lake. the scenic lake it overlooks is emblem- swim its waters, rainbow and lake �� Carthage that uptick more noticeable than in was encouraged by a $6 million by- Whispering Pines, Vass, Aberdeen pass road completed in December �� The building that is going on, I see it and Southern Pines, where new 2008. Undertaken at the urging of �� as a good thing. When we moved here residents are looking the FAA, which also development is booming near Readers share their views on in 1982, it was all retirees. What I like to settle. picked up the tab, the See bROOKs lAKe on 18A about the expansion is it has turned into The pressing ques- “ highway realignment Afternoon High: 89° Afternoon High: 95° Afternoon High: 85° The historic lodge and spa, seated atic of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosys- trout, are either unusually skinny and a family neighborhood. Having more tion these days, now, They can’t build project shifted the �� the houses fast �� is how best to manage heavily traveled inter- kids here has made it a real neighborhood, and that is the best thing. For me, and direct this growth. enough in the section away from the this is the right balance. The area around Whispering airport’s flight path. Moore County Airport The lighted intersec- the Moore County Airport. a number of current events. Pines area. is an excellent exam- They are already tion was eliminated in ple of how planners favor of a more attrac- Overnight Low: 74° Overnight Low: 72° Overnight Low: 64° and elected officials sold before tive roundabout model. are attempting to bal- they are even The Tyler’s Ridge �� ance high-market po- finished with development, which �� tential and consumer construction. includes a 216-unit demand on a high-qual- apartment complex ity natural landscape. Deborah on the south side and

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national project a year. It helps By Jess Field foster the communication skills, Sexual assault Pilot writer learn about new cultures and Election Edition The Petersburg High School helps them think outside the box. policy updates has a new club called Rotary “The Interact club in Juneau, I Interact, and it held its first meet- guess, has gone so far as to raise send ripples ing last month with around 20 money on their own to go to through interested kids. The club is open Africa,” Dillman says. “They’ve Road to 270 to any student in the eighth grade worked in a village in Uganda for community or above and the goal is for the last few years. There’s huge HILLARY The latest AP analysis of the DONALD students to improve their potential, it just depends on what CLINTON 2016 electoral landscape TRUMP community through regular ser- the kids want to do.” For Dillman, the best part Updated Oct. 28 By ASHLEY LEE, LAURA vice work. 16 Pages RiveRhead about Interact is the students mak- November 10, 2016 Named Best Weekly Newspaper 2013 & 2015 SPILSBURY & WHITNEY HALES PHS teacher Ginger Evens Vol. XLII, No. 45 www.petersburgpilot.com One Dollar 278 173 says the group will meet once a ing the decisions. She really likes Key players and other universities month and complete a project the hands-off approach for adults. reacted to BYU’s updated policies on once a month also. The project The Petersburg students also have sexual assault reporting. The overall the potential to travel to villages reactions were positive, especially at could be service oriented like Reality show seeking Norwegian-Americans STRONG LEAN TOSSUP: 87 LEAN STRONG BYU-Idaho and BYU-Hawaii, and for in Alaska to do service projects, individuals who were at the center of partnering with the Salvation DEM: 213 DEM: 65 GOP: 67 GOP: 106 Army for a winter coat drive for she says. the action. News- eview The policy change created ripples teens, a canned food drive or mak- R “It’s whatever they want to in Provo, as well as in Rexburg, Idaho, RiverheadNewsReview.com | | Thursday, November 24, 2016 $1.50 By Jess Field NEWS SPORTS COMMENTARY do,” Dillman says. “There’s lots and Laie, Hawaii. BYU-Idaho and BYU- ing improvements to beautify the Pilot writer GEOGRAPHIC ELECTORAL ANALYSIS ME In Maine and Nebraska, two Jess Field / Petersburg Pilot Hawaii have not announced similar community. Evens says another of options and that’s what’s sort of AK electoral votes are allocated A Chicago-based casting company is looking for VT NH changes in eff orts to deal with sexual Interact club recently painted Students interested in Interact display the official club certificate last month. Pictured left to right: Abbie cool about it.” to the statewide winner and assault issues, but both have said they Dillman says getting students Norwegian-Americans interested in learning more NY are working to improve these eff orts. garbage dumpsters to do away Hardie, Helen Martin, Charlie Christensen, Joey Giesbrecht, Henry Short, Jasmine Ieremia, Brandon WA one to the winner of each about their ancestry. Norway’s popular reality TV show MA “Upon our initial reading, BYU- Ware and Anders Christensen. Hospitalstogether to discuss ideas starts the MT ND with their drab gray color. congressional district, ownership process of the service Alt for Norge or The Great Norway Adventure, is now MN Idaho is supportive of the principles “It could be a larger one or OR ID WY SD RI and general recommendations in the accepting applications. WI MI PA CT raising the possibility of a small project that people don’t “Which I think is a lot of fun.” tacts and communicating with into a group of local Interact stu- projects. The students could elect NJ report,” BYU-Idaho spokesperson “It’s not a typical reality show that we’d think of, it’s NV NE IA split vote in those states. Brett Crandall said. “BYU-Idaho had realize the kids are doing,” she It’s all about trying to build a members of the community, bor- dents. competeclub officials at its next meeting. UT not mean spirited,” says Joan O’Connor of O’Connor DE SOURCE: AP Election Research previously assigned an internal team says. “It could be helping out at a program and allowing students to ough staff or non-profit organiza- “I was very impressed by their Any students interested in joining IL IN OH VA MD to look at how we can strengthen our Casting Company. “It features people who really want CA AZ CO MO volleyball game.” gain experience that could help tions. enthusiasm to take charge of com- Interact or just checking it out are DC eff orts regarding issues related to sex- them in the future. They also “The students being empow- munity service projects that they encouraged to talk with Ginger to get in touch with their Norwegian ancestry.” ual assault and campus safety. This Interact offers kids who want for cardiac NM KS OK AR TN WV NC If chosen they’d be part of a 12-person cast and be KY team will now also study the recom- to get involved a great opportuni- talked about what kind of officers ered, I think that’s the most were interested in,” she says. Evens. Interact’s meeting this mendations coming from the BYU flown to Norway for filming. Applicants must be over ty to do just that. At the club’s first the club needs in addition to important goal for me,” Evens Dillman says another aspect of month will be held Monday, Nov. LA MS AL Advisory Council report.” 18 years old and be Norwegian-American. It is also a GA SC BYU-Hawaii also expressed positive required positions. One idea the says. the club she really likes is Interact 21 at 12:15 p.m. in Evens’ class- TX meeting the students discussed cath lab feelings about the BYU report. requirement that applicants have not previously trav- project ideas. Evens says she’s club is getting behind is having an Karen Dillman is helping students also complete one inter- room. “Many principles and recommen- eled to Norway. HI just a supervisor and the kids are Interact representative report to Evens establish the club. Both dations appear to be congruent with Local plan is Contestants compete in a variety of challenges and FL practices and policies that we have or making the decisions. Students the student government or even women are members of the local Mitkof Middle School Robotics Club Presents complete adventurous tasks, but they also have chal- are developing,” BYU-Hawaii spokes- interested in the club range from having a student representative Rotary Club, and both are very person Michael Johanson said. “We held up by lenges dealing with culture or language. Contestants kids in multiple activities or sports report to the Petersburg Borough excited about the possibilities for The Lego Movie at Northern Nights Theater are grateful for the thoughtful work might be kayaking one day, and learning native being done at our sister institution.” already to those seeking their first Assembly. students to grow as individuals 2 PM Saturday, Nov 17th. $10 Admission,Southampton’s popcorn and juice included. language from a Norwegian elder the next day, accord- But nearby universities are less opportunity to get involved, she The club appealed to Evens and part of a team. Dillman found focused on BYU’s new policies and ing to the press release. The show focuses on building says. because students will have to out about Interact when she was Support our Tournament in Juneau in December more focused on their own eff orts to make a plan and follow through living in Boise last winter and ran Ad sponsoredapplication by Petersburg Pilot camaraderie of the cast, rather than creating or docu- help victims of sexual assault. “That’s what you want. You Photo courtesy of O’Connor Casting Hillary Clinton favored with it in order to complete a ser- menting drama between cast members, O’Connor says. The University of Utah had no com- want different kids in there and BY KELLY ZEGERS The season seven cast of Alt for Norge take a group photo in Stavanger, Norway. Cast members wore red, blue and ment on BYU’s report. It conducted its vice project. It’s a learning experi- Shooting could take as little as two weeks or as long own sexual assault climate survey ear- having something everyone can STAFF WRITER gray outfits to celebrate the end of high school which is called “Russ.” The man in plain clothing in the middle is the ence that requires making con- as 12, depending on how far a contestant makes it. And lier this year, learning that more than be involved in,” Evens says. show’s host Fridtjof Nilsen. in international poll half of respondents didn’t know where Despite a recommendation to ap- cast members are asked to leave at the end of a show, to fi le a complaint or fi nd support. The prove Peconic Bay Medical Center’s there isn’t a voting process to eliminate cast members. confi dence in Trump. university is using these responses to When it comes toapplication smoking, for a cardiac catheteriza- O’Connor says one of the show’s main focuses is Contestants have to be able to undertake athletic Feb. 13. These polling numbers are refl ected shape its eff orts to help sexual assault tion lab in favor of one proposed for researching the deep history of contestants and letting challenges, but the show is accepting any and all U.S. Filming for the show will begin late-April. By HALEY HILTON in the opinions of experts around the victims. Southampton Hospital, a commit- world. Washington columnist Edward Utah Valley University also declined audience members experience the event as they learn it’s ok to be a QUITTERtee of state Public Health and Health citizen applicants meeting casting requirements. The Anyone interested can find the application at Confi dence around the world is rela- Luce, also a commentator for the to give direct comment on BYU’s Planning Council members has ap- about their roots. show airs on Discovery Network’s Norway, and it’s an jotform.com/OconnorCasting/norway-application. All tively high for Hillary Clinton and rela- Financial Times, believes Trump is updated policies. proved both proposals. “It’s really moving,” O’Connor says. “A couple award-winning series. Applicants would take part in the you need is a recent photo, details about family history tively low for Donald Trump according seen as a clown in Europe. “Our focus is on what we are doing to a Pew Research Center study. “Trump was in Scotland the day as an institution, so it wouldn’t be our Two steps remain before any fi nal years ago, I believe a winner turned 60 while he was in eight season of the show, and must be able to travel to and a short video. The winner of the show receives a determination is made, however, as In seven of the 10 European Union after the Brexit referendum in June, place to off er commentary from the Quit smoking countries surveyed by Pew, more than and said that he saw people celebrat- sidelines other than to say that every the competing applications must now Norway.” Chicago for the callback process during the week of $50,000 prize. The deadline to apply is Dec. 1. be considered before the full council, half have confi dence in Clinton’s abil- ing and cheering on the streets of Scot- Associated Press institution is unique and, as such, com- ity to deal with world aff airs. She also land,” said Luce. “This made him even Chelsea Clinton won’t let campaigning for her mother in this year’s presiden- parisons tend to be apples and oranges and the ultimate decision lies with received good reviews from Canadians more of a fi gure of fun because Scot- at a certain level,” UVU spokesman- NOW New York State health commissioner tial election take the place of her young family. (60 percent) and Japanese (70 percent). land voted overwhelmingly against Chris Taylor said. When you purchase smoking Dr. Howard Zucker. Clinton received her lowest marks Brexit.” UVU is continually educating its Seeing the need for only one new Assembly asks for two docks and more maintenance money from Greece, where 78 percent of peo- According to Luce, there is a simi- students and employees about the cessation products, sign up for a facility, health department staff, as ple surveyed have little or no confi - larity in demographic between people Chelsea Clinton need to discuss sexual assault and well as an ad hoc committee of car- dence in her abilities. who voted for Britain to leave the Euro- stand up about it, Taylor said. Ongoing punch card to receive diac surgeons and cardiologists, had clarify the fact that the proposal requirements.” fishermen on Papke’s. borough take on solving the Trump had less than a quarter of pean Union and people who will choose training is an important part of UVU’s previously recommended disapprov- By Jess Field from the state focuses on the Murgas noted the importance “These are folks who live problem of how to make people across all 15 countries surveyed to vote for Trump. learned campaign approach. th express confi dence in his abilities. “The demographic base that sup- Utah State University and Southern on your 6 al of Southampton’s application. Pilot writer above water dock facilities. The of the dock at Papke’s, as a func- here and fish throughout the Papke’s work for our residents.” After analysis of both proposals, “ ... Overwhelming majorities in ports Trump is very similar to the Utah University did not respond to an most of the countries surveyed have kinds of people that voted for Brexit,” invitation to comment. PBMC’s Riverhead location was the The Petersburg Borough parking lot or ramps on the tional port facility, but he also winter,” he said. “Although it’s Schneider added comments priorities from mom 20% OFF purchase little or no confi dence in his ability said Luce. “Blue collar, white, non- The policy update directly aff ected key factor in the endorsement of its Assembly held a public hearing property at Papke’s have not called the challenge of acquiring a small portion of our fishing on the importance of the to handle international aff airs,” the urban, suspicious of multicultural- motherhood stacked on top. Clinton many individuals, in addition to BYU Limited to gum, patches or lozenges plan, according to testimony from regarding the issue of taking been offered thus far. the entire facility and dealing community, it’s something you Kupreanof dock to the local report said. “This includes 92 percent ism, suspicious of openness to the spoke fondly of the care her mother institutions. Charles Able, deputy director of the over three docks from state con- Papke's area resident John with Alaska Mental Health should consider.” way of life and both communi- of Swedes, 89 percent of Germans, 88 world and overwhelmingly older. The By ABBY HAY took for her while her father Bill Clin- Former BYU student Madi Barney, health department’s Center for Health Murgas sent in a letter to be read and DNR “almost insurmount- Koeneman also mentioned ties. percent of Dutch and 85 percent of both millennials, of course, are less white, ton ran for the presidency during her who called attention to the universi- Care Facility Planning Licensure and trol on Monday. The assembly the French and British. This distaste more urban, mixed in terms of mar- Chelsea Clinton won’t let her moth- 7th and 8th grade years. ty’s sexual assault reporting at a rape How to quit:ROBERT O’ROURK PHOTO Finance. Other factors included voted to draft a response to the by borough clerk Debbie able.” his 22 years of experience as an Assembly member Bob Lynn is especially strong in Sweden, where riage and relationships and are less er’s presidential campaign take the And even though her parents were awareness conference in April, said • Get support from family & friends PBMC’s plans to construction of a state and asked for $1.2 million Thompson. Murgas stated the Multiple residents, including EMT and the importance of echoed the sentiments of find- 82 percent have no confi dence at all in likely to vote.” place of caring for her young family. busy on the campaign trail, this she felt “on top of the world” when she helipad and two labs rather than one, him.” While these similarities in demo- Despite her busy schedule advocat- didn’t keep Clinton from getting the learned about the changes. • Contact your healthcare provider to find for the maintenance, raising the importance of understanding David Kensinger, talked about Papke’s in getting people with ing a resolution to the issue, The report said positive opinions of graphics are present, Luce doesn’t ing for the Democratic nominee Hill- care she needed. “I felt like crying because I was so Three-peat! housed in a new 17,850-square-foot what the borough is getting in the economic impact of Papke’s emergency medical needs the adding his thoughts on the the help you need to quit critical care tower. state’s original offer by Trump vary by political party support. believe the comparison is salient after ary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton told the Clinton remembers her mom com- happy. I saw the part with the amnesty Shoreham-Wading River senior Chris Gray ran for four touchdowns and 341 yards in the Wildcats’ 36-21 The percentage of Trump-supporting the video of Trump speaking inappro- Daily Universe motherhood is her ing home almost every night to take clause in it, and my jaw literally • Keep trying to quit. Most tobacco users PBMC president and CEO Andrew $500,000, for the Kupreanof and the deal and knowing the park- and a willingness to pay fees to treatment they require faster importance of owning the entire victory over Babylon Saturday in the Division IV county championship. The Wildcats advance to their people surveyed was generally asso- priately about women was released on “most important identity.” care of her, even after long days of dropped,” Barney said. “Having a vic- make several quit attempts before quitting Mitchell also pointed to the hospital’s Papke’s Landing docks. ing lot and ramps were not being use the facility if it were under because of it. dock area at Papke’s. ciated with anti-immigrant parties Oct. 7. Amidst frequent traveling and campaigning. tims’ advocate in there is defi nitely third straight Long Island championship and will play undefeatedfor Seaford good. Sunday at Stony Brook Univer- location while speaking before the The letter respectfully offered. He also offered a cau- borough control. Kensinger Local resident Kathryn “We’ve got to resolve the within the country. In Italy (31 per- “Britain is thinking what every non- speaking commitments throughout “I think she only missed three going to be helpful. I think that was sity. See story, page 53. CATH LAB | PAGE 22 declined the transfer of owner- tious approach when thinking talked of a willingness to set up Schneider also attended the cent), the U.K. (30 percent), Germany Trump supporting American thinks. the country, Clinton makes travel nights with me in that whole cam- kind of the biggest thing for me, and Continued on page 2 (19 percent) and Hungary (28 percent) It’s not that diff erent,” said Luce. “Even arrangements to ensure her children paign.” Clinton said. “She would fl y obviously the amnesty clause is huge.” ship for the Entrance Island about how long it could poten- an association to help with the meeting. Schneider’s lived here higher confi dence in Trump was found the people who voted for Brexit would are always taken care of, including home to be able to have dinner with Barney created an online petition WHAT'S INSIDE SUBSCRIBE TODAY | CALL 631-298-3200 dock. The original offer from the tially take to acquire tidelands transition of ownership, and he for 25 years, and she said among Eurosceptic, anti-immigrant not vote for Trump.” breastfeeding her 4.5-month-old son. me and put me to bed, and then she’d several months ago, asking BYU to PETERSBURG state included that property in under the Papke’s Landing dock. told the assembly about how Papke’s Landing is a “critical parties. Before the upset, Luce believed what “I’m working so hard for my mom get up in the morning and go out to “create an immunity clause so that “The Petersburg Borough busy Papke’s can get in the sum- part” of the borough’s infra- The researchers said though confi - occurred in Brexit could be used as because I think she’d be the best wherever she had to go next.” victims can come forward without She dazzles the Community Bracing for a Hit-and-run victim addition to Kupreanof and dence in Trump is higher among these a warning sign for the Clinton cam- president for our children — includ- Although proud of her parents, fear of retribution.” More than 117,000 Papke’s with a total of $730,000 recently completed conveyance mer. structure and how locals “use groups, it still represents very low lev- paign. He said Clinton should be focusing my children,” Clinton said, “but Clinton said she was not involved in people added their signatures to the exall Drug els of confi dence in the GOP candidate. ing on younger people because the I also want to ensure that my chil- the campaign except during the sum- petition. R of tidelands property from Tim Koeneman spoke for water.” for maintenance. crowd with her mourns former possible end to dies two weeks The study also found, in all of opinion polls only capture preference, dren know they are my number one mers for some conventions and some- Rape culture exists everywhere, “We treat your family as we treat our own.” At the beginning of the pub- Alaska DNR at Scow Bay,” he himself and mentioned as a hand “Whether we live out there the countries surveyed with a large rather than voter turn-out, which can priority.” times on the weekends, remaining Barney said, but she remained opti- twirling skills town councilman ‘Obamacare’ after crash wrote. “That process took over troller he knows firsthand the or we live in town,” she said. 4 09642 46356 1 On Main Street • 772-3265 • www.petersburgrexalldrug.com • Closed Sunday lic hearing, borough manager enough sample size, people who have give a false sense of confi dence. Clinton follows after her mother, faithful to her school attendance. mistic about BYU’s policy changes. Stephen Giesbrecht spoke up to 20 years because of bureaucratic dependency of these Petersburg “And I think it’s critical that the confi dence in Russian President Vlad- who also took the role as a promi- Page 2 Page 3 Page 7 Page 9 imir Putin are more likely to express See POLL on Page 2 nent presidential campaigner, with See CLINTON on Page 12 See ASSAULT on Page 2

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