NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION 2017 BNEC, BNAC & NAE 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 Grown up After a lot of politicking, the first Far Afield crops from Vertical Sharp-shinned Harvest are on the hawk makes a shelves at stores meal out around Jackson, 3B. of a collared Obituary: 13B dove, 2B. valleyWednesday, April 20, 2016 BIKE �������������������������������������������������������� � !')*+*','&+&"* !) $."+!%')+!&%"$*' ()$***"& $+)#&'++'%&+"'& RYAN JONES / NEWS&GUIDE *%"& $0',&+$**&,%)'"))'* Chase Lockhart wrangles a newborn calf that was unable to feed from its mother at Lockhart Ranch. After the cow was milked the calf was able to feed normally. +!+)()+')/($')"& +!%') +!&)*'(,$"$&*"& )&*0$-&"',&+0+)+0',)-&+,) Babes 0 '"& +'+'-"*"+.+)$$*'%')0 $$"& in the valley Farms and ranches The calves are checked every two hours for the first 48 hours by a crew are busy and happy of four, including a night shift employ- ee. About 24 hours after being born the with newborn animals. calves can be tagged with a number cor- By Erika Dahlby responding to their mothers. They’ll be weighed on a scale suspended on the Spud stood on the back of an old beat- side of the truck. up pickup truck watching intently as Once wrestled to the ground the ex- Joey Budge and Chase Lockhart wres- cess umbilical cord, one of the areas tled a day-old calf to the ground. most prone to infection, is cut off and “This is when you get ran over,” cleaned out with iodine. They will also get a dose of vaccine to prevent scours. Budge said as its mother bawled and RYAN DORGAN / NEWS&GUIDE made aggressive motions just a few feet Scours, which is characterized by diar- A newborn kid feeds last week at Winter Winds Farm in Victor, Idaho. behind his back. rhea, can spread quickly throughout the Newborns are kept sequestered with their mothers for about a week to make The previous day Budge had been young herd. sure they take to one another. TRAN “You can still have a natural program knocked over a few times and ended up moving the calf up on the truck for safe- and give them vaccines,” Lockhart said. ty while ranch dog Spud kept the cow “It’s kind of like the polio vaccine in hu- occupied by barking from underneath mans: It’s better to vaccinate than to S Y LV the vehicle. have to treat it later.” On April 12 Budge and Lockhart The first calf of the year was born were in the middle of their daily tagging March 29, and the cows are expected to of new calves. About 200 new calves are birth until mid-May. expected this spring at Lockhart Cattle Cows normally have one calf, but A N I A there are some exceptions. This year Company’s ranch just south of town. '-)#$'+"&"* !+"'&$')*+!'%+' The upkeep is a seemingly never-ending a cow had a set of twins on the ranch. process this time of year. The calves weigh anywhere from 65 to *'%'+!*+*"& $+)#"&+! “It’s pretty much just continuous,” 90 pounds, or 110 pounds in the case Budge said. “We never slow down it of a calf born last week, who is doing seems like.” See BABES on 10B 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.