2016 Better Newspaper Contest Winners by South Dakota Newspaper Association

Volume 31 – Number 2

An information publication of the South Dakota Newspaper Association, Brookings, SD

April 2017

SDNA contest awards newspapers with top prizes Quality journalism – and all that goes into publishing quality newspapers – is the hallmark of this year’s top winners in the SDNA Better Newspapers Contest. Award winners were announced during the 135th annual SDNA convention April 27-29 in Aberdeen. Awards were given for both advertising and news/editorial categories. The contest’s top awards were given for General Excellence, a measure of the newspaper overall – reporting, writing, photography, opinion, design, advertising. The SDNA General Excellence Awards are recognized as the measure of a newspaper’s overall quality and commitment to journalism. The 2016 General Excellence winners included: Weekly newspapers under 1,150 circulation: The New Era, Parker Weekly newspapers 1,151 to 2,000 circulation: Freeman Courier Weekly newspapers over 2,000 circulation: Native Sun News, Rapid City Daily newspapers under 12,000 circulation: Brookings Register Daily newspapers over 12,000 circulation: Rapid City Journal Also awarded for overall excellence were the 2016 Sweepstakes Awards. The Sweepstakes Awards are given to the newspaper in each circulation category that accumulates the most points based on individual awards earned. First-place awards are worth 100 points, second place 70 points and third place 40 points. The points are tallied for awards won in both news/editorial and advertising portions of the Better Newspapers Contest. The 2016 Sweepstakes winners included:

Weekly newspapers under 1,500 circulation: Meade County Times-Tribune, Sturgis Weekly newspapers 1,151 to 2,000 circulation: Freeman Courier Weekly newspapers over 2,000 circulation: Mobridge Tribune Daily newspapers under 12,000 circulation: The Daily Republic, Mitchell Daily newspapers over 12,000 circulation: The Argus Leader, Sioux Falls Competition for the Sweepstakes Awards were close in most of the circulation groups, as just a few points separated the winners from other newspapers. Journalists at newspapers in Wyoming judged this year’s contest. SDNA Executive Director David Bordewyk said Wyoming judges did thorough and thoughtful work in judging our contest. He expressed SDNA’s appreciation for their efforts. SDNA will judge the Wyoming contest later this year. There were 1,511 entries in the 2016 SDNA contest. This year’s contest featured a few new categories specific to digital work in both the advertising and news/editorial. The SDNA Board approved the new digital-only categories last year. “While we didn’t have a great number of entries in those new categories this year, I suspect they will grow in time as members expand what they are doing in the digital arena,” Bordewyk said. “Nonetheless, the core of our contest remains focused on the quality and excellence done in the printed newspaper. I think that will remain the case for some time to come.”

Outstanding young journalists Planning tips grow, succeed in their jobs for next year’s SDNA contest

Since 2000 SDNA has honored an outstanding young journalist for both weekly newspapers and daily newspapers. The award is given to a newspaper journalist under age 30. The outstanding young journalists for 2016 are Emre “Ray” Erku of the Reporter & Farmer at Webster and Evan Hendershot of The Daily Republic at Mitchell. Erku joined the Reporter & Farmer two years ago and since that time has grown into a solid small-town weekly newspaper journalist. “Coming from a larger community and stepping into our small-town weekly was a learning experience for this young man,” said copublishers John and LeAnn Suhr. “Something we think he will not forget from one of his early columns dealing with small-town sports. Small towns and sports are one thing people have strong opinions about, and people stand behind their student athletes. “He has grown from doing what he needed to do, to find new and innovative ways to covering sports, features and board meetings,” John and LeAnn Suhr wrote in their nominating letter. “He looks for critiques and advice to make him a better journalist and member of the community. He has expanded his writing and has brought a different and unique perspective to our newspaper.”

Emre “Ray” Erku, Reporter & Farmer, Webster

Evan Hendershot, The Daily Republic, Mitchell

The Suhrs added that Erku has become much more than just a reporter and writer for the newspaper. They said he has taken on expanded duties and roles, including selling advertising. Hendershot joined The Daily Republic in April 2015 as a reporter. It was his first full-time journalism job. He had moved to Mitchell from Maine. “Evan is versatile,” managing editor Luke Hagen and publisher Rory Palm wrote in their nomination letter. “He does it all for our newsroom. But, most importantly, he sets a great example for others of always striving toward improvement. From 2015 to today, he’s grown significantly. What’s most impressive is, after about one year with the newspaper, he was promoted to assistant editor in 2016 when the position came open.”

Last fall, Hendershot was the editor-in-charge when Hagen was on week-long vacations. “He stepped in, and learned how to handle difficult situations,” Hagen and Palm wrote. “There are not many journalists who work as hard and strive for accuracy like Evan,” they said. “He’s an accomplished, well-versed writer who has a comprehensive package of tools in writing.” Previous recipients of the SDNA Outstanding Young Journalist Award include: 2000: Steve Buchholz, Rapid City Journal; Jeremy Waltner, Freeman Courier. 2001: Jerrod Niedermyer, Brookings Register; Wendy Williams, Custer County Chronicle. 2002: Chuck Blomberg, The Daily Republic, Mitchell; Jason Ferguson, Custer County Chronicle.

2003: Wayne Hammond, Watertown Public Opinion; Laura Woodard, Hill City Prevailer News. It’s not too early to be thinking about next year’s SDNA Better 2004: Elissa Grossell, Newspapers Contest. American News, Aberdeen; Erik A few pointers to help you prepare and plan your contest entries: Kaufman, Hutchinson Herald. • Start saving and sorting stories, columns, editorials, photos, ads, pages and special sections that you think represent your 2005: Rich Remmers, best work. Put them in file folders or in a box as the year Watertown Public Opinion; progresses. Saves you time at contest deadline time. Sarah Ebeling, Parker New Era. • Remember to take screen shots of your social media and 2006: Emily Arthur, American digital advertising campaigns for the new digital-only contest News, Aberdeen; Ariel Emery, categories. Southern Union County Leader• Encourage others on your staff to be thinking about the Courier, Elk Point. contest throughout the year. The summer is a good time to 2007: Seth Tupper, The assess what you may have to date as possible contest entries Daily Republic, Mitchell; and to plan for the rest of the calendar year. Anne Homan, The Lennox • The 2017 contest will open sometime in mid-December and Independent. the entry deadline will be in mid-January 2018. Mark your calendar now. 2008: Nathan Johson, Yankton The 2018 SDNA convention will be May 3-5 at the Ramkota Daily Press & Dakotan; Jamie Hotel in Sioux Falls. Gibson, Parker New Era. 2009: Kayla Gahagan, Rapid City Journal; Amanda Fanger, Onida Watchman. 2010: Joe O’Sullivan, Watertown Public Opinion; Billy Drown, Hill City Prevailer News. (USPS Permit #003537) © Copyright 2017 2012: Chris Huber, The By South Dakota Newspaper Association Daily Republic, Mitchell; Matt David C. Bordewyk ...Publisher/Editor Heinrichs, Lake Preston Times. Sandy DeBeer ..........Pagination 2013: Luke Hagen, The Daily Republic, Mitchell; Published bi-monthly by South Dakota Newspaper Association, Carrie Moore, Custer County 1125 32nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006, and at additional ofﬁce. Chronicle. Telephone: 800-658-3697 2014: Jeremy Hoeck, Yankton Periodicals Class Postage paid at Brookings, SD 57006 Daily Press & Dakotan; Erica Gaspar, Tea Weekly. SOUTH DAKOTA NEWSPAPERS is the ofﬁcial trade publication for the 2015: Brooke Cersosimo, The South Dakota Newspaper Association, representing daily and weekly Daily Republic, Mitchell. newspapers in the state. 2016: Mark Walker, Argus Leader; Hannah Ruhlman, Postmaster: Send change of address to South Dakota Newspaper Association, 1125 32nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006 Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun.

Editorial Contest 2 • April 2017 • South Dakota Newspapers

BEST FEATURE PHOTO

Weeklies Under 1,150

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1st Place TRIPP STAR LEDGER Scott E. Ehler Judges Comments: Good catch! (Pun intended). Photographer was on their toes and caught the peek moment of action. Clear winner in the class. Tough choice between the top three, all clear winners in this category.

2nd Place TEA WEEKLY Wendy Sweeter Judges Comments: This was a tough call. I love the look on the little girl’s face. I can read the thought, “That’s me in 12 years!” going through her mind. I particularly like the little guy on the right. Looks like he’s wishing he was anywhere but there. All in all, a very nice image.

3rd Place HAMLIN CO. HERALD-ENTERPRISE Jenna Aderhold Judges Comments: Good moment. All three of the top images had very nice captures. Reproduction looks a bit odd on this image, which takes away from the overall impact of the image. Tough choice between the top three, all clear winners in this category.

Weeklies 1,150-2,000 1st Place WEST RIVER EAGLE Ross DuBray Judges Comments: Clear, crisp and a great use of the entire frame. An opportunity that’s not only rare, but perfectly photographed.

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2nd Place FAULK COUNTY RECORD Jennifer Miller Judges Comments: A shot that’s not only diﬃcult to get in focus, but one that also captures the expression in the rider and bull’s faces. The soft edges of the cloud of dust is a nice touch in comparison to the crisp lines throughout the rest of the photo. pFaulk County Record

3rd Place TIMBER LAKE TOPIC Robert Slocum Judges Comments: The expressions and perfect timing of this photo make it interesting and entertaining. I only wish you could see more of the clown’s face.

Weeklies Over 2,000 1st Place REPORTER & FARMER Amanda Fanger

Dailies Under 12,000

Judges Comments: Great feature photo tells the story without even needing to read the cutline. Creates strong emotion.

1st Place BLACK HILLS PIONEER Jaci Conrad Pearson

2nd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Travis Svihovec

Judges Comments: Fantastic shot. Great job on this one.

2nd Place WATERTOWN PUBLIC OPINION Roger Whittle

Judges Comments: Unique take on an otherwise serious occasion. Nice capture. We feel like we understand the relationship between Kenny and his daughter.

Judges Comments: I’m almost curious to know what it took for the photographer to get that shot. Wish it had run in color, but good job!

3rd Place GRANT COUNTY REVIEW Debbie Hemmer

3rd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Evan Hendershot

Judges Comments: Artistic capture of a fun event.

Judges Comments: Stunning photo. Great job on this.

Dailies Over 12,000 pBlack Hills Pioneer

1st Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Chris Huber Judges Comments: Captures everything - speciﬁcally the emotion of both the Bighorn and people.

2nd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Craig Hudson Judges Comments: Absolutely love the color. This photo took me back to my childhood.

3rd Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS John Davis Judges Comments: Very detailed for the perfect shot.

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BEST EDITORIAL WRITING Weeklies Under 1,150 1st Place HUTCHINSON HERALD Erik Kaufman

COURIER EDITORIAL

Judges Comments: These pieces were written in true editorial fashion. They gave the newspaper’s opinion on an array of subjects with a clear call to action or acknowledgement of eﬀort.

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Contains a variety of the types of editorials we write in for baseballs unterparts in a mad sc tmaram hit That’s what into the public arena. ble community newspapers- state issue, local issue and cheerleading editorial. All three were well written, but Sunday at Fr giving back looked lik e ee the piece on the law enforcement agreement was the best local editorial I’ve read for the amount of space park complex man’s baseball and so on ES ftball , where the In co de m pe m available. Broke the issue down to the only factors that were important and showed the direction the city791 unity’s ndence CorTrust Ba perfect wea Day festivities unfolded nk’s th should take in clear and simple terms. 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But if ve forward, Free s. d you can’t possibility of wo al Find a way to mo n Public Schools. look for others. An uld very well some kind of de ely for lik , ll ys wi wa ss ma ne co ted ee t eden bborn t. But tha emy and Fr ing in ight of fear or stu Judges Comments: Strong, community voice that resonates with passion across all blame them for tha onships here in Freeman Acad something out. And do so keep ng ble under the we ectives. 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The high first such raise in de de DEPT. cifically, supp theiso argumeny. ange will ca lls ch t us te — e t se os — ca th * n. ek os o t. — * bo x, be io pa s It * bo in ta lp to st must. z ry op , immune ap keepillSo to he sales n 106 as president, to help parently from “unnecessa d conSt , Iuth Dakota firmly in the state t $67 million ON: TIed lig ESen S QUht rooted in the thdo Street, what sh kton.net acceHaptrnan percent hike cted to generate abou Peak , t slaught of ch eyce ANsAthGeER Mge expense and that CURRENT That u e on didseve an yo of pe d e ex . gr an m ow is PT gi na ng e th an DE oo ch sp an ideas, ench Gary L. W ount eaks well of NG whi The Sand ging th ure If. you fusion,” the session us ries. e am pporkt chan In regards to their assessmers SeInternet, doesn’sttal it?Se ople even Do you su ak? teacher sala endment added late in dramatically cuts th on 122 pe TAN’ Publisher see. th w KO fe “im Po DA & th m Pe S to un at k lack ” mealesu with everyd en BT But an am a for new funds that a re, it shou int.dividual ty itype to Black El your vote in the PRESanyaLG were goingSchirib nkton.net n.ne to T ho B ion kn evelbein KAw ay BYow forwwexw.amnk ul ld be pointe picallyop lieved they To cast fo pl ite at do theeledistDirecut lks. The Cl A e, bs . es in d as as we n’ t r ou or tribution formme school districts be ance average, ich S OFFICE w t tor n’ de ou wa t k r to force hiiss/ to cto El© 2016 nt g ch hurts business ow nd verti r poll, log on , wsinhi of millionaireinto ubt, hemrailifestyle a job with a business, ne do r. e e Ho of funding so sed on a two-year atte attendance figurAdes W ion 119 th we e s si ver, the bill wo view values with few busotnar Sad allow a s and values on the inside the White e Swt en ever, that Steven Originally ba ged to reflect currentng declining enrollm it on ul nkton.net howW are “differenimpunity on people wh business to tor ll an . rec te ci do ch Di ns n fa m o as t.” tio ion em ts in ca es m es : w si tr lat fli There wo tic he ct its po rcu stric er plan Roculkid be noex ight be qualified fo MEDIA pe tract; therteea n le t about tioop l their open Ci ppy withldthe stulofd th ler school di Service agenlp, ch r a job but insaSoncution, such as poin wo a lo be hi ugaard yo a lot of smal to attract teachers to file Elsberry is unhaTo nsion 136 lleatste’s a ScDa nyis beutw a lost state co de facto bles no consequeSa S. touch with rets, Hi dn the tast g m ik nc rd in ha ia M e. tu nn t ed ill It he et en De er ne W wo n.n . v. ag nnd an ill sin kto ul an te ad en st gu d in Gattr @yan to prevent stsigned to leg. In could be f r th superin ents to Go Business M in That said lar ea argued that stead receive the either, othe . as as ate an Bon Homme d expressed his sentimrcent of school districtsidt . He Hwar cain or l governmid negayniwza OSING DEPT ivney in his honor. ind18lo54 tio y at one must be , ther pe ange entsBefrom do this legislation seeks e an Schm itorwh career, Harotra rrns e Tegra ch ry Te th ed th a ta m po os to ili sk e in final packag sberry figures about 70 cted by this fundin d na m he bu g le nsion 129 i to er y sinessesecan eb rs. ming. This rid ing his long busines those less fo or Man alagda ond organi edfin dians in N et rtunat zations wish ses and in W in a letter. El been negatively impa d the rules durinClgassthifie e matter. dly killed son@yankton.n atyo staDuragainst the Sioux In U.S. soldiers Th ’sldwr p and John F. Ke lege n al on ca to ve rs g. en th ie do ha Th t tz sp e e si to er of at at su id revi lly H to .St. so amra the st a se to a massacre it coar The’sreunwfaerir. Th rio. Indeed, nned st-Amer at’sco s.So which UBu ulridor e governor r today (Tuesday), to happKeen un th in be *** , . t on 55 w ou it’ r on ut ng 18 ic ito ta d lli h sp an Ed ie kota’s appr$50 kopefully, laarney carrDa ill d fo is ca le LaHo fiercely embr s ofte e will re tle of Ash Hollow in well as Bruto oved way of . n, schedule think that w this ismsu er that H wmak ac stode arilnethyes na Hra ighn up ca Bat n as rekrdoing busines tc of the sessio local lawmakers don’t any addressing of pa bucu re ANAGERS g m t wh ild in Ci ca . om much e th wi e rd ch a D m th d e co es ea in th th m s. ac sure Ja of itor toy omen an Sioux casualties However, s at this writing that w rred ntur ary L. Wood tiveness,” e Siouex21restfece the impact back, after al is given o ra s this session. It’s time ic tw e on Ed H s nd cu tim ort vi ltu Sp 86 ch ar d hi of pe an l issues. ab total So, it ap Publisher reafter, th ferocity te setwinter, by w line. thing to give l, is a p R-U roeng t until next Adams. The as hailed by whi . “uncommon t’sthwRy later w in have to wai ill already be coming on be aired about whaBe co inith pher George Rollie,” although he wA To this poin er, Harney spect rector ev km hele Schievelbe Di ow ia h B w ill H ed ra t, I’ve O . s w er M og le te U ill es re bi ru K T gital ro e nc ng w Di nt G TH an an va tor s gi re ie rec s ob m IS om ud gr Di se da ng e, gr P “W rv AGE D im ation Broad vertisi mPretitchihang arney as p “Indian fighter,” A eaty rd H d earned a In the meant e. m Thean ch isKaso ad hi b y Vi w e th i f, el h Tr to its in mie as a ckag ring a ager , tl Jim Gevens who was pers negotiate the Lara with this pa uld present a problemnkton alluded toCodu mposing Man tor public x holy man ng b helped irculation Direc But that co Bernie Hunhoff of Ya d his concern that thepehensron x. Lakota Siouand was injured duri1932 ou a Si al e gl m O St he s so se n. id ac e ou ave te 76 p from District 18 Seel last month. 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1st Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Pat Butler Judges Comments: Readable, inviting entries make this editorial writer the winner. In addition, he provides clear, reasoned direction, particularly in the editorial about IM 22 and the Legislature’s responsibility to improve an issue that evidently resonated with voters.

2nd Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS American News Editorial Board Judges Comments: If the county commissioner with the racist Facebook page and remarks wasn’t blushing when he ﬁnished reading The American News’ editorial, he should have been. The newspaper adeptly called him out for his actions without making it too personal. Other editorials — on a family’s tragedy becoming a call for safety, and on the possibilities provided by crazy cool driverless cars — oﬀered a refreshing look at topics of interest to readers.

3rd Place YANKTON DAILY PRESS & DAKOTAN Kelly Hertz Judges Comments: The writer is well informed and his editorials are well researched. He provides ample reasons for his conclusions so that even if readers don’t agree with his opinions, they at least understand how he reached them.

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Weeklies Under 1,150 1st Place PARKSTON ADVANCE Karen Adkins-Runge Judges Comments: Great job on series, it is most diﬃcult to get these veterans to share their experiences. Great job on preserving their stories for history.

2nd Place GARRETSON GAZETTE Marty Luebke

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Judges Comments: Nice job on this feature series, it is extremely diﬃcult to get Vietnam Veterans to share any part of their war stories. Using their own words to tell their stories was informative and served to record history.

3rd Place SOUTHERN UNION COUNTY LEADER-COURIER Beth Fennel

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Judges Comments: Nice job with attention to detail on this in-depth series of looking at county government, I learned many things about these oﬃces from this writer.

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1st Place FREEMAN COURIER Jeremy Waltner

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NOTE: This is th e rm to first of three pr event as a platfo ongly ofi story and use the ves str ar’sng a Heart and Sole les on this ye int she now belie ly detecer beati po aft Ca a , nc 16 ate 20 er voc In W ad . alk ear hon- h cancancer or breast ograms and irdy co-ch airlive thar s. d, ficutlt,isbattle wit art Th difen et ev in: Yearly mamm bu TE: This is theinar Fr theyHe M t itchesho EDITOR’S NO this year’s He ll.,rtentative ofida n. Th own batres tio e rep oth a s s er wa wa ho on it no tion made her raryg her she co-chairs cer of three profiles Walk honorary That early detec , she said. Because Walk, tellin ardeSo errls nc Ju Ca dy le Ca the er ier of an nc eas on airlie co-dchJu Gr.anger. raryan and Sole Ca p.m tle with cancer was detected in early event is at 6:30 ected as an hono

Judges Comments: This series drew me in from the beginning with amazing details of an incredible story of survival. Very strong quotes were used!

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her breast cancer s able to bypass chemowa stages, Granger ion treatments, opting iat therapy and rad — a surgical operation my ily Rech oved the Deinert for a mastecto ged my life anlic t pub tha l t’s cal ast — which rem tha , the bre ow a PEETZ MOUNT VERN I could think was ‘W to remove By CAITLYNN ll — Rhonda ” cer. “AON d. can sai the ic of ubl ty inion Deinert says Gocra entire The Daily Rep coincidence.’ ziesstbe changed my op the d ha d Sole Cancer en one onHehe artr an “It has deﬁnitely s),” Granger said. “It o ph sid thr nual the tw e , an ou art th gh ap 19 ou the e rs am t at Th he yea ogr r cancer diagn6:30 p.m. today Exactly six (about mamm Jan. 4, not having s ande theme this peace of mind ger received ontreatmenret. Walk will begin at osiol. Th calls Julie Gran same day this year we gave me relative ell Middle Scho tch the Th A6 Mi on e ge d 54 Pa an -ye , R, ar-oldisMo 2010 as. rditGr See GRANGE Ve rnon res r Maun de i- l share her , wil wadsofdiagnyea vastly different. er en othnt osed ger wi, 53, of Mitchell ctor on the tim d t each Gran th cancer three ha In 2010, the do anger tha es, she bu t time caught it ea ed Gr rly. the line inform “I rea hool. The

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2nd Place WEST RIVER EAGLE Jody Rust

Judges Comments: Interesting perspective on the topic but would have loved to see information from both sides of the debate.

lly do believe something helped there is a reason, me get diagnosed early and respond to those little warn signs that I had,” ing Rhonda she said. Deinert stands on Matt Gade/Repu blic her front porch in year’s honorary See DEINERT, Pa Mount Vernon. De co-chairs for the ge A6 inert is one of thi annual Heart an Mitchell Middle s d

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Judges Comments: Great re-cap of the history of each individual. The details included made you feel like you could actually know the person.

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Judges Comments: Bravo for writing this exceptional, heartwrenching piece. I found myself lost in the story while sitting “with my mouth open in disbelief.” Anna Mae’s daughter’s life now is a vital ingredient in keeping this 40 year old story relevant today and the writer integrated them seamlessly. iminal

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Judges Comments: Blown away by how extensive and immersive this series is while still providing a public service by bringing a dark and deeply infectious issue to light. It would have been nice to have STEVENS something from a user or past-user on its harmful eﬀects or how they were drawn into it, but I understand how the writer may haveIt’s“ a signiﬁcant problem decided against it to keep the articles from ever appearing to endorse h t we have or romanticize the drug’s use. Full of new and relevant information throughout the series.

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re going know if you’ You never every day. al row.” nu a lump or m an nd to to fou ve e sh to ha aduated s 39 when r husband urged ths. survivor gr Carlson wa old cancer stead of every six mon gest in 2007. He ediately and cst se un in ea e yo s r br th up r he is kis imm on he chec o saw NOTE: Th the doctor ’s on mp, she r of two als EDITOR’S ofiles on this year rher to go to days of finding the lu cancer. The mothe ployed to Afghanistan e no e pr st de within thre e had Stage III brea son, Cole, d. ond of thre le Cancer Walk ho in en ek on we y rls d, sh So ay Da for the Ca discovered s after being diagnose surHeart and . The event is Frid -chairs Memorial t slow down st going irs A few week lumpectomy. During er Life doesn’ lly Judy. But she’s ju ary co-cha e other honorary co a nc cia d Th d Julie ered the ca Carlson ha family, espe . Mitchell. Deinert an ctors discov ankful with the flow I learned? To be th . “And gery, the do to her lymph nodes. are Rhonda A4 ge d moved Pa “What have u have,” Carlson said h ha N, Granger. By SARA BERTSCH SO muc y yo See CARL public for every da things bother me so t. Enjoy The Daily Re let on’s s shor I try to not s Judy Carls with it. Life’ at’ go Th st t. Ju or e. anymor Life is sh -yearago, the 48 motto. few weeks And just a

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3rd Place NATIVE SUN NEWS Ernestine Chasing Hawk Judges Comments: The opening of the story does an excellent job setting the stage for why same-sex marriage is applicable in the community, the body provides context for how the tribe traditionally functioned in regards to marriage along with why and how that paradigm is diﬀerent from today, and ﬁnished with an old account comparing a clash of American idealism with the stoic wisdom of a venerated chief. The story is engaging, informative, and impassioned without the writer resorting to preaching.

By Ernestine Chasi Native Sun News Eding Hawk tor

Shortly after the memo was releas Van Norman ed, Judge Kimberly Cra OST Chief PINE RIDGE –– from the Oglala Sio Several elders conducted a sam ven reportedly ux e sex marriage Tri be que s- ceremony usi tioned a memo tha ng t marriage legal on made same sex Yellowbird Steele President John ’s the off Pin ice as a e Ridge ding cha Indian Reservatio pel without his wedn, knowlis not traditional. arguing that it edge. However elders from Rosebud and Several Oglala Cheyenne River counter by statin voiced their opposi Lakota elders g ceremonies in gen that marriage ing, stating sam tion to the ruleral were never e a part of Lakota tra were not tradition sex marriages dit al. According to Fifth Member Jim Attorney Mark ion. Red Wi Van Norman Lone was asked by Ellen Hill informed trib llow, Mel Fill s Th al counci e Pip e, that the ma Chair of the Oglala rriage violated trib l Sioux Tribal al Council Law and Order Commit- custom. Leonard Little Finger, tee, to give a leg al opinion in re- Council of Lakota Elders believes gard to whether same sex marriage Sioux Tribal Law or not Oglala times but that it is a sign of the allowed same sex is marriage. traditional knowlein conflict with judge but I can say dge, “I can’t Van Norman’s “Yes, the Domestic opinion was: ditional point of that from a traview same sex of the Tribe establ Relations Code marriage is not tradition ish a personal relation es marriage as Richard Broken No al.” ship arising out se at a meetof a civil contract ing in Oglala sev bet eral months ago, sons capable of givween two per- stated that same sex ing ma necessary rriage was consent. It does not prohibit samesex marriage.” Please see MARRIAG E’ A photo of Sitting Bull’s family taken page A2 in 1882.

3rd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Staff Judges Comments: Nearly everyone has been affected by cancer or knows someone close to them who has. The effort to chronicle three cancer stories in the community was interesting and a good way to personalize the subject. Love the quote from the three-time survivor: “Life’s too short to clean your house.”

2nd Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS John Papendick

contacted for com office has been ss time she had not pre of as t bu nt me responded. ons officer Kevin OST public relati t the marriage tha ed firm con r Keele President’s office took place in the ent John Yellowsid but without Pre ledge. bird Steele’s know s performed here “A marriage wa . it was after hours in the office and s very unaware wa ele Ste t d. Presiden ce,” Keeler sai that it took pla the Pipe was supls “Council lady Fil eting with the me posed to be e-president and yers and the vic they were to ng Hawk law asi Ch ine est t done By Ern go y the en r ito wh Ed ened after everyNative Sun News lock it up. It happ , it all happened ice sex off e the t sam Does body lef PINE RIDGE –– Lakota tradiafter hours.” ainst Norman's legal marriage go ag law? Keeler said Van on on same sex al ini e, op tions and natur m Pip e du Fills Th memoran tribal A letter to Ellen a Sioux Tribal s brought before lal it marriage wa week and that TradiChair of the Og Order Committee does not prohib t It las l t. nci sen cou con d y al sar Mel Lone Hill Council Law an n Norman and l Lakota elder presented to trib marriage.” Va Sioux Tribe was an and his opin- same-sex after the Van Norman tiona d his opposition. from Mark C. 25, ry ua Jan n Norm dated Shortly ief voice Jim Red Willow ge attorney Va Steven J. Gunn eased OST Ch Fifth Member Same-Sex Marria s ion was: memo was rel edly 2016 in regard to Law ha stic Relations Judge Kimberly Craven report me bal Do Tri ux the RIAGE Sio a cer es, “Y ge rir under Oglal Please see MAR A3 a same sex marria be establishes ma elders raising the page Code of the Tri l relationship aris- conducted the Tribal President's some traditional ng na usi rso ween emony pel. Craven’s t riage as a pe eyebrows. civil contract bet es- Office as a wedding cha to whether or no The question as sex can be mar- ing out of a able of giving nec e cap ns sam rso the pe o of persons lala tw laws of the Og ried under the

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Judges Comments: Olaf Danielson does a good job of making a niche subject readable. Even if you’re not a birder, you ﬁnd yourself doing the mental gymnastics to unravel his crisscross journey. The pursuit of a record helps, as the reader goes along for the ride.

Judges Comments: Unique take to tell the story.

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2nd Place WATERTOWN PUBLIC OPINION Olaf Danielson

1st Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Tom Griﬃth

n o i t s e u q s r e d l e Traditional e g a i r r a m x e s e m Black Hsilals ‘shot i t h d ok to e ag ri ar M

Judges Comments: The clear winner. Game and Fish stories often are formula re-written press releases. Luke Hagan brings people in and uses his writing bolstered by good quotes to tell their stories. Very readable and good mental images like “goose hickies.” Good use of “chapters” in the subsections to give the reader some technical, then back to real people. A memorable quote: “These coyotes, they’re not just educated. They’ve got a master’s degree in survival.”

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Judges Comments: Great way to express your story and experience, by letting your readers be apart of it too.

3rd Place ARGUS LEADER Jodi Schwan Judges Comments: Business leaders are a strong part of any community. This was a diﬀerent way to tell their stories, which stuck out to me.

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1st Place MEADE COUNTY TIMES TRIBUNE Deb Holland

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Judges Comments: Well-written. Great subject with plenty of color and imagery to keep the reader interested. Wonderful photos, as well.

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Judges Comments: The ﬁrst couple of paragraphs grabs your attention and sets you down in the middle of a mystery, that is well told and follows the family through decades of doubt and questions. Captures the families tenacity and dedication to Paulette.

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Judges Comments: It was more the picture and cut line that peaked my interest more than the ﬁrst couple of paragraphs. But once the story began to unfold it became clear the story was timely and important, especially for anyone who feels trapped in similar situations.

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1st Place GRANT COUNTY REVIEW Dillon Dwyer Judges Comments: Good story about something that society needs to remember. I was quite impressed by the numbers included near the beginning (89 spouses and 169 children). It helps remind us the far-reaching eﬀects of war, and the sacriﬁce many make to serve their country.

2nd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Travis Svihovec Judges Comments: Unique lead that gets the reader interested in an emotional story.

3rd Place GRANT COUNTY REVIEW Debbie Hemmer Judges Comments: Refreshing story, almost surprisingly so.

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One cult. “Ther re than 00 rifles. many house items from maker at the path as a stockhold of diff e’s hundreds of thousa Remington guns he finished for gun age of It’s only erent combin nds in kards to jew s to pewter tanations of art dad bought a small 25 when his years tha been in the last thr heart of the October was at the wo elr rk y you for duplicator ee - a lathe to t Kaufman the middle can class and we company’s and art of took up the fill his spare the show. display at but what are plug into a space, ll-t engraving tim ret you going to The three cla o-do. Over the yea choose? his ired. 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3rd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Kella Rodiek Judges Comments: Good use of color within the story. Almost wish it had been a bit longer to see if there were more details of her background we should know, but a sweet story for a Mother’s Day feature. This is a story I’ve seen done before, so I would recommend branching out and trying something a little more fresh the next time around.

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Dailies Over 12,000 1st Place ARGUS LEADER Dana Ferguson Judges Comments: This is the kind of story that sticks with you long after reading it and makes you wonder. The subject could have easily been passed up because there are still no real answers, but it was important to get the topic out into the public. Exceptionally strong lede.

2nd Place ARGUS LEADER John Hult Judges Comments: This also is the kind of story that sticks with you long after reading it. Even if the mother never ﬁnds her daughter, the author did an excellent job telling a tale of tragedy that probably is hauntingly familiar for too many women and families. The ending was especially impactful.

3rd Place ARGUS LEADER Mark Walker Judges Comments: Captivating, powerful lede followed by good, clean, easyto-read writing. Very interesting subject matter with excellent sourcing.

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1st Place HAMLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN LeeAnne Dufek

1st Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Bart Pfankuch

2nd Place HILL CITY PREVAILER NEWS Kacie Svoboda

Judges Comments: Clever, accurate and entertaining. Nice choice of verbs without being cliché. “Salvation to starvation” a perfect lede head for a story of a wellmeaning horse enthusiast who got in over her head.

3rd Place SOUTHERN UNION COUNTY LEADER-COURIER Susan Odson

2nd Place ARGUS LEADER Staﬀ Judges Comments: This was close. A solid group of headlines with good imagination. Particularly liked: “McCartney sellout? Let it be”

Weeklies 1,150-2,000 1st Place CUSTER COUNTY CHRONICLE Jason Ferguson

3rd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Candy DenOuden

Judges Comments: Creative and impactful headlines that make me want to read what the story is about. Accurately represent what each story is about.

Judges Comments: Not much separated ﬁrst through third in what is typically a very competitive category in newspaper contests. Was nice to see the Opinion page is not ignored when it comes to writing nice heads. Best of the group is “To ACT or SAT? That is the question.”

2nd Place CUSTER COUNTY CHRONICLE Carrie Moore Judges Comments: Fun play on words in the headlines make me want to read the stories. The headlines give readers a good picture of what the stories are about.

3rd Place LENNOX INDEPENDENT Staff Judges Comments: Headlines accurately portray what each story is about. You can definitely see the creative, especially the headlines that are playing off of what is going on in the photos.

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1st Place CUSTER COUNTY CHRONICLE Staﬀ

1st Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Seth Tupper and Mike Anderson

Judges Comments: Wow! Extensive coverage of local FLDS camp. Your ongoing coverage truly is a valuable service to your readers and your community.

Judges Comments: Great reporting. Truly a great service to the community. An excellent package, start to ﬁnish.

2nd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Daily Republic Staﬀ

2nd Place FREEMAN COURIER Staﬀ Judges Comments: A very nice package of localized election coverage. I especially like your special section. A great service to your readers.

Judges Comments: It’s inspiring to see the newspaper step up and help make a diﬀerence for students and for the school. Nice!

3rd Place ROSHOLT REVIEW Mimi Larsen Judges Comments: A nice series of articles about the impact and service of the care center to the community. Nice work! l following editoria OUR VIEW: The ily Da e Th of on ini represents the op board. rial Republic’s edito

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n July, our newspaper requested assistance from anyone interested in keeping the Mitchell High School student-run newspaper alive . High School he great Mitchell per, The Mostly, we were hoping for pa a ws ne n -ru nt de stu collection of high school stud in existence ents Kernel, has been who wanted to get a feel for journalism, along with exer for decades. d cising nts, memories an their writing, photography Capturing mome s, nt de and stu of ds san ou th design skills. comments of a s been offered as The Kernel, which has the newspaper ha to dit cre es giv se that been around for decades, was high school cour m fro e class. Aside previously a course offered those who take th at the product’s beneﬁts, ed int pr high school for student cred al tu ac e th t it. igh ins an s nt de stu ers off But due se to ur alternative options, the co tice orgaac pr , ws ne er th inclu ding dual-credit courses on how to ga ove their writing that transfer to college, mos nization and impr t students were choosing othe skills. r piece ing inn -w ard clas aw ses. e Sadly, th ng mi co up is th t ten That, in turn, put The Kern could be nonexis el’s per s because newspa future in jeopardy. school year. That’ se ur co a offered as So, prior to the school will no longer be ls dit. School ofﬁcia year, Mitchell School District for high school cre sh adm choosing AP Engli inistrators agreed the

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South Dakota Newspapers • April 2017 • 7

BEST LOCAL GENERAL INTEREST COL. Weeklies Under 1,150

Weeklies Over 2,000

1st Place HAMLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN Jenna Aderhold Judges Comments: Wow! What a great column voice. These actually built my engagement as I read them, and they honestly weren’t topics that would normally real me in. This was an incredibly tough decision between ﬁrst and second in this category, but the fact that these columns were in the mix in spite of the topic material earned the win. I tip my hat!

2nd Place HAMLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN LeeAnne Dufek

Judges Comments: Damn ﬁne columns on the mascot issue- by far N the best on that topic I’ve read in multiple categories. Great column voice and solid writing. I even read an article about AP style from beginning to end! Argghhh!

3rd Place ONIDA WATCHMAN Marileen Tilberg Judges Comments: You show great range as a column writer with this entry- history in one piece, and tough stance on a local issue in another, and a nice rhythmic ellipsis piece to ﬁnish it oﬀ. Really solid entry!

Weeklies 1,150-2,000 1st Place FREEMAN COURIER Sadaf Casim Judges Comments: “A Muslim’s Voice” put this entry over the top. An insightful, well-written perspective on being Muslim in a rural, Republican town. Sparked by the Orlando nightclub shooting, this was clearly the best column of all the entries. Memorable line: “If you truly believe that these ‘terrorists’ represent Islam, then you must accept that the KKK represents Christianity, and no devout Christian will do that.” Good work.

2nd Place TIMBER LAKE TOPIC Robert Slocum

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2nd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Katie Zerr

3rd Place REPORTER & FARMER Emre K. Erku

Judges Comments: Diverse topics makes this one stand out.

Judges Comments: Love the local story about the snake.

Judges Comments: Good story about a lost buddy, and another about the loss of a favorite watering hole for a community, are fun to read.

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Dailies Under 12,000 1st Place WATERTOWN PUBLIC OPINION Brad Johnson

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By Robert Slocum help in making sure Editor/Publisher I had my history since buying the right. He even told A publisher I once wo Dakotan, with gre rke d for told y of me that newspaper the nearly disastrous at detail community supported my as the meet my fraternal brother wh ing gets in your efforts to spent o had trip down keep from McLaughlin wit so ma the paper going. Aft blood. Some 11-odd h the first issue wee er a long and stew ny years laboring over years later, I of k of working on the understand that to the paper, when he arding the newspa be per pap had tru that er e. veh and I got into trouble m icle sometimes ove newspapers as a way and stayed the night rcoming obstacles un- was now my own. to get paid for at a ru- foreseen, Last week I returned my writing while I it can be tru from lunch in ly gratifying and worked on the Timber Lake to find next great American Myron, with his novel, but I son and daughter, soon discovered I visiting with enjoyed all the Kathy Nelson at the other aspects of wo Topic office. rking at a small They had come bac paper so much tha k to the area t I believed I for the funeral of My could make a career ron out of But no visit back hom ’s sister. I never envisioned my it. e would be complete withou ing my way up the cor self workta porate ladder the newspaper office. stop at until I could work the same beat Although they wer every day at a metro e running daily paper late for a lunch dat in Mi nn eap olis or e in Isabel, I Sio got to finally meet Instead, I always tho ux Cit y. Myron and ught I’d like shake his hand. We to get enough exp visited for erience to run a few minutes, too a small town weekly, k a photo and maybe together and then the someday I’d be abl y were off. e to purchase Later that day, My one in a nice little town. ron met my wife, Jerica, at When I became the Sparky’s in proud pubIsabel. He told her lisher of the Isabel Da that back in kotan, I got a his day, the merger very thoughtful han between the dwritten letter Dakotan and Topic from Myron Lofgre would have n. No pubbeen unthinkable. lisher or editor was After all, the responsible for Myron Lofgren, Dakotan was born former publisher putting out more wee in of the the Isabel Dakotan kly editions daughter Maxine Hu math of the Isabel New after(FRONT LEFT) wit of the Dakotan in its tchinson of Dakot s a Dunes, son Dr. Ma h 60 NE, and Robert Slo ing part of the Topic. becomrlin Lofgren of Om cum (RIGHT). histor y than Myron year-plus aha, Back then, , who came it cer tainly would to work in Isabel wit have been h his brother hard to see the rec Merle after the Isab ent changes el Booster Club with the local papers ral farmstead until organized the fou he could get back as a positive nding of Isabel’s rejuvenating to see thing for both pub on the road. When new newspaper. someone reading he arrived at the perhaps for both com lications and the paper in their veh Post Office the nex Myron has been kin mu icle t nities. But mo out rni side the if anythin d enough to wer correspond through e standing in line wai ng, folks Post Office. g, it’s just a remind the mail and on er that ting for the time changes things. new paper. Th e last tim e My the telephone several ron cam e to other times since Isabel I was out of One thing that doe then. When I decide What a feeling tha town, or running sn’t change, t must have erra d to produce a bee however, is that a nds, or something. special issue to ma n, to del ive r a new newspaperman is I only know I alw rk the Dakotan’s spa per the missed ays a newspaperma community was so 60th anniversary, him , and tha n. t exc Thanks for he looked for sto Myron was a big ited to receive. me pping, Myron. It was I’ve felt a similar feel at my pleasure ing many times was the office and around town. I to me et you. disappointed to mis s a chance to

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Judges Comments: The writer sticks up for those local tiny towns that many look down their noses upon as “the pits.” The list of what moms sacriﬁce is a good way to look back at yourself whenever you’re acting a little too selﬁshly.

3rd Place CUSTER COUNTY CHRONICLE Jason Ferguson Judges Comments: A good community column with a nice conversational style and wit. And thanks, by the way, for reminding us we also all didn’t win the $1 billion Powerball jackpot. I liked the line: “I don’t think it would change who I am. I would just be ﬁlthy stinking rich.”

Judges Comments: Brad Johnson’s clear writing brings readers close to subjects that have had plenty of ink before. His letter to painter Terry Redlin resonates because of its detail of what Alzheimer’s took away. His story of WWII vet John DeBerg makes us realize what we lose daily. He deftly connected his readers to real people in the community.

2nd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Candy DenOuden Judges Comments: The columnist deﬁnitely has a sense of humor. The best of the three was “Mud-slinging in the spring,” when she describes the “slurp” when mud claims a shoe and when a bull calf is named Fluﬀy. Her writing makes you want to meet her, which is high praise for a column writer. But remember that only in small doses is sarcasm funny.

3rd Place BROOKINGS REGISTER Chuck Cecil Judges Comments: I liked reading about Delmer Dooley, Terry Redlin and Vera Wy Marghab. Although all are gone, they left their mark on their community and Chuck Cecil ensures that they are not forgotten.

Dailies Over 12,000 1st Place ARGUS LEADER Stu Whitney Judges Comments: Timely issue coverage. Well written. Well argued. Good voice for the community.

2nd Place ARGUS LEADER Jodi Schwan

3rd Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS J.J. Perry

Judges Comments: A good story teller. Well written, entertaining and fun to read. A fresh voice.

Judges Comments: A strong voice with well reasoned points.

BEST ORIGINAL EDITORIAL CARTOON All Newspapers 1st Place LAKOTA COUNTRY TIMES Marty Two Bulls Judges Comments: Nice, clean artwork; good message; good play on a regional issue that’s gone national.

2nd Place YANKTON COUNTY OBSERVER Jim Anderson 3rd Place NATIVE SUN NEWS Dwayne Wilcox

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BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA All Weeklies 1st Place GRANT COUNTY REVIEW Staﬀ Judges Comments: Excellent use of multiple media sources to provide relevant and timely news to the public while teasing material covered in the publication. Keeps you relevant in the modern world of social media without degrading the innate value and purpose of a well managed, community based newspaper.

2nd Place FREEMAN COURIER Staﬀ Judges Comments: A fantastic example of streamlining diﬀerent social media sources to reach out and connect with a disparate crowd. Great job in keeping the public promptly up to date on community related events in an environment where time is always of the essence.

3rd Place LENNOX INDEPENDENT Staff Judges Comments: Beautiful photos and videos that engage the viewers as they’re scrolling through their feeds. The site disseminates information in a quick blurb and offers links to continue on in greater detail to the official website.

All Dailies 1st Place ARGUS LEADER Staﬀ 2nd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Candy DenOuden 3rd Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS Staﬀ

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court-ordered ssman actively cares Su Owner Karen l in hopes of regainwel for them as 15 es that were of her hors ore than ing control m be to clared recently de r. be m nu in t of the 800 d assessmen A count an ucted by a South cond ry B oa rd horses was m al In du st D ak ot a A ni Oct. 13. Dewey Co. Judges Comments: Well-written stories that showed the view points of both sides of the issue on veterinarian er says the 810 horses ay clearly. The stories were made more eﬀective because of the broad coverage of the issue. Sheriff Les M e four separate herds th and foals in “more than e ranch are found on th t.” ough ts any of us th . 11 co ur t he ar in g ring ve been ensu are bel and A t an O ct nt y, Ju dg e Je rr y ofﬁcials ha es y rs nt ho ou C ild ou w C alendars in Z ie ba ch d a motion for the the four large herds of . 11 when a te Oct ublished Eckrich gran of the horses owned being well fed since ach t ey and Zieb has impoundmen ional Society for the judge ordered Dew the animals. at d by the Intern ustangs and Burros counties to impoun o submit ell to M sponded w E) Protection of w hi ch Su ss m an is Some horses have re V day, Judges Comments: Extremely detailed, well-writen stories that provide an in-depth look intoonthe ition (ABO t, of nd ), B co M in SP ta 3 (I ic@lako the change improvemen d subject. You can tell a lot of time was put into this series by the reporter to research the subject e ke t. or ar en m id m ud es n pr ar y C gnated show 865-3546 ch Sheriff G en feeding an and state veterinarian desi HT). ba ie Z so thoroughly. but a l care (RIG ation has be said the oper les per day since then 25 animals for specia ba 22 at of e ay ag aw er e av ttl bert Slocum ry horses whi Photos by Ro as the hung t in the hay sa at th ed fe the stack of are that feed y. Estimates th. yard Monda on m r pe 0 00 $23 h

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3rd Place HOT SPRINGS STAR John D. Taylor

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Weeklies Over 2,000 1st Place NATIVE SUN NEWS Talli Nauman

Judges Comments: Great series because of the amount of information and detail that a regular citizen won’t otherwise read in leading stories from for example CNN, Huﬃngton Post or another leading news outlet. They did great in following the stories as things unraveled. They also did a good job of writing about both sides of the dilemma. Overall, great information, style of writing and capturing a highly controversial topic in a local and straightforward way. | Saturday

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3rd Place LAKOTA COUNTRY TIMES Brandon Ecoﬀey and Vi Waln

Dailies Under 12,000 1st Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Caitlynn Peetz Judges Comments: Sweet stories with lots of diﬀerent takes from soldiers. Nice features. THE RAPHY / FOR SS PHOTOG COREY GRO ntown Sioux

Judges Comments: Good stories with short, sweet and to-thepoint storytelling. The second story did a good job of tying together two subjects into the basis of the story. The third story was very well written. Overall, the topic was interesting and news like this is important to bring to the public.

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Judges Comments: This series ultimately accomplishes what local news can do better than any other news outlet when national, or even global, news breaks out in the community: tell peoples’ stories -- especially when those people are descending on the community from all around -- and produce solid, historically-based explanatory journalism. Last two stories are strongest.

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1st Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Jake Shama

Judges Comments: Good coverage and photos of a devastating event.

Judges Comments: Excellent analysis piece that gets beyond the surface shock of a concerning trend and gets to what people should be even more concerned about -- how all this crime is stretching county resources so thinly.

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1st Place BUTTE CO. POST Milo Dailey

1st Place ARGUS LEADER Jonathan Ellis

Judges Comments: Not only informative, but also evocative. Recreates the atmosphere in that room in a very clever way, drawing the reader into the issue.

Judges Comments: Well written, moved well kept interest, even though I didn’t know the parties involved.

2nd Place BUTTE CO. POST Emily Niebrugge

2nd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Mike Anderson and Tiﬀany Tan Judges Comments: Very nice and thorough. Mixture of quotes, from family, friends and police well represented. Enough court documents to move the story along, but without tainting a future court case. Well balanced.

Judges Comments: What particularly impresses me about this well-written and detailed story is that the writer was able to remain dispassionate and present just the facts. Not easy to do with a story this dramatic.

3rd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Mike Anderson Judges Comments: Great interviews and details. Nice ﬁrst-hand accounts.

Weeklies Over 2,000 1st Place NATIVE SUN NEWS Clara Cauﬁeld

Judges Comments: Complete coverage of the issue and the history of the problems facing White Plume leading up to the injunction being lifted.

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Weeklies 1,150-2,000

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Judges Comments: Good work panning out from a single incident to see what the broader trend has been, as well as what it could portend for the future. Repeatedly returning to the concerned landowner also kept the narrative grounded and added a human element to the “what if?” question of the next pipeline spill.

Judges Comments: Good coverage of the topic from both sides.

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Judges Comments: Nice work on this story, highlighting the highs and lows of the cattle industry as seen by multiple generations.

3rd Place TIMBER LAKE TOPIC Kathy Nelson

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3rd Place MEADE COUNTY TIMES TRIBUNE Deb Holland

Judges Comments: Clever use of visuals and information boxes to draw the reader into what could have been a very dry story. Well written and packed with information.

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2nd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Evan Hendershot

Judges Comments: Nice coverage of controversial subject/meeting.

oil spill. “It’s not easy livin thing in your bac g with this k “It’s always on my door,” he said. mind and the fear is there tha t it could happen any day.” And Sibson’s wor ries might be justiﬁed. See PIPELINES , Page A9

3rd Place GRANT COUNTY REVIEW Holli Seehafer Judges Comments: Very good coverage of the entire situation from start to ﬁnish.

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BEST LOCAL HUMOROUS COLUMN Weeklies Under 1,150

Weeklies 1,150-2,000

1st Place DAKOTA DUNES-NORTH SIOUX CITY TIMES Brenda Likness

1st Place FREEMAN COURIER Dennis Schrock

Judges Comments: Actually funny, good voice. Funny out of ordinary.

Judges Comments: Gift Giving Guide was lighthearted and free-ﬂowing. Business 101 ﬁlled the humor inventory and made me want a Whatsit. Somewhere Over the Hill was a relatable and jocular look at the quandaries of aging.

2nd Place PIONEER REVIEW Del Bartels Judges Comments: Great topics, variety. Nice voice.

2nd Place FREEMAN COURIER Becky Waltner

3rd Place LYMAN COUNTY HERALD Travis Hutchison

Judges Comments: While That One Time I Farmed and Operation Floating Kitten were amusing stories (with good titles), Thank You Notes had short but hilarious bits highlighting life’s inconsistencies.

Judges Comments: Well-written, a bit one note focusing on a speciﬁc readership. Good use of descriptive words, all ﬁrst-person.

3rd Place CUSTER COUNTY CHRONICLE Carrie Moore Judges Comments: A Father Daughter Tradition was a breezy and funny look at family traditions. Finding Humor After a Stroke did, indeed, manage to ﬁnd the lighter side to a tough subject while still managing to be informative.

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All Dailies

1st Place YANKTON COUNTY OBSERVER Brian J. Hunhoﬀ

1st Place BROOKINGS REGISTER Chuck Cecil

Judges Comments: Breath of fresh, funny air to break up news content. Well done.

Judges Comments: Conversational with a nice, easy ﬂow. Well written; excellent storytelling. All of the entries included some memorable tidbits. Makes me want to read more.

2nd Place GRANT COUNTY REVIEW Debbie Hemmer Judges Comments: Worth reading. Good take on issues and well written.

3rd Place NATIVE SUN NEWS Staﬀ Judges Comments: Appreciate the focus on food and loved the name of the column.

2nd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Terry Woster Judges Comments: Good, easy reads. Topics are easy to relate to and sure to bring a smile to your readers’ faces.

3rd Place ARGUS LEADER Stu Whitney Judges Comments: A clever, timely and informative way to oﬀer your readers a chuckle. They were well-researched. They show you have a good understanding of your community.

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BEST PHOTO SERIES

Weeklies Under 1,150

Dailies Under 12,000

1st Place SOUTH DAKOTA MAIL Gayle A. Van Genderen

1st Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Matt Gade

Judges Comments: Good photos and design. It’s hard to go wrong with cute kids, and this is no exception. It also made me want to try pheasant.

Judges Comments: This photo series did a great job of showing diﬀerent angles and types of rodeo photos. Yes, rodeo photos are mostly about riding and cowboys but it’s not often you look really close at the face of a muddy child, a cheerful young rider or the behind of a horse! If I happen to glance at a front page, I want it to make me have to look twice. It looks like these photos would have done that.

2nd Place TEA WEEKLY Kelli Bultena Judges Comments: Pictures tell a heartwarming story — one that people should see. Good job showing how Austin’s very real problems (that maybe a lot of people don’t think about on that level) can be mitigated.

3rd Place HAMLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN LeeAnne Dufek Judges Comments: Good variety of photos showing girls competing, being coached and cheered on.

Weeklies 1,150-2,000 1st Place FREEMAN COURIER Jeremy Waltner Judges Comments: Nice, simple portrait of an “awesome” kid eating at a July Fourth event leads it oﬀ. The photos on the other two pages were well composed and dynamic. Avoid the temptation on a photo page to add color or graphics to your headline. Those compete with the photos. Keep the type simple and let the photos carry the day. Good job.

2nd Place FREEMAN COURIER Jeremy Waltner and Tim L. Waltner Judges Comments: Nice dominate photo on the first page that clearly speaks “pirate.” The remaining photos would have been stronger if one was omitted and the size of the remaining three were staggered. This newspaper generally has done a good job with white space, so it surprises me to see the captions in the middle of the page on the second tier of photos, rather than floated to the outside. Otherwise, the eye are drawn to them first rather than the photos.

3rd Place CUSTER COUNTY CHRONICLE Carrie Moore and Kate Najacht Judges Comments: 11 photos and an ad. Way too many images competing against each other. Eliminate the three mugshots of the singers, one of the before-burn beetles and the graphic bug and it would have placed higher.

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2nd Place BLACK HILLS PIONEER Mark Watson Judges Comments: Most of us don’t know what is used to ﬁght ﬁres from above and this photo series is a great way to teach and show what aircrafts are involved in such a critical job. Great use of design and graphics. If I ever see any of these aircrafts in the air I’ll know what type it is thanks to this spread.

3rd Place BROOKINGS REGISTER Eric Sandbulte Judges Comments: This photo does well in capturing the facial expressions of teenagers as they witness a mock crash. I’ve never seen a mock crash but for readers to see this alone, on a front page, I think is helpful in spreading the message not only to teens. I would’ve zoomed out just a little more to see what else is happening on the left.

Dailies Over 12,000 1st Place ARGUS LEADER Joe Ahlquist Judges Comments: Hands down ﬁrst place winner. We knew it from the lead image on A1. A very heart-warming story that was well executed.

2nd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Chris Huber Judges Comments: Clear cut second place winner. Good variety of images that were well composed and an example of shooting a story about an event that already occurred.

3rd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Craig Hudson Judges Comments: Great community storytelling that tugs on the heartstrings. Composed nicely with a good selection of images.

Weeklies Over 2,000 1st Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Travis Svihovec Judges Comments: The photographer captured several great emotions in each of the pictures. The layout of the series keeps the eye moving through the photos. Good lighting and crops.

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2nd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Jay Davis Judges Comments: Nice variety of photos from the diﬀerent Homecoming activities. Layout leads the eye into the page. Good lighting on the subjects.

3rd Place YANKTON COUNTY OBSERVER Kristy Wyland Judges Comments: Nice variety of photographs that tell the story of the event. Photos are all a similar size though and a dominate photograph would have elevated this series.

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BEST SPORTS COLUMN All Weeklies

Dailies Under 12,000

Dailies Over 12,000

1st Place YANKTON COUNTY OBSERVER Brian J. Hunhoﬀ

1st Place YANKTON DAILY PRESS & DAKOTAN Jeremy Hoeck

1st Place ARGUS LEADER Matt Zimmer

Judges Comments: Entertaining first and foremost. The humor and research put in to the columns solidified this as a first-place entry. I loved the awards you gave out, both funny and interesting.

Judges Comments: Way to ﬁght for a local - this is what small town reporting is all about.

Judges Comments: Well written, well reported with good use of anecdotes and details. Good job finding subjects that are a little off the beaten path, especially the column about “Sid.” I should never complain about being overworked after reading about all of the different jobs he had at SFC/USF. It was abundantly clear the writer had a LOT of fun working on the columns. Only criticism is that they tended to be on the long side.

2nd Place BLACK HILLS PIONEER Dennis Knuckles

2nd Place TEA WEEKLY Anne Homan Judges Comments: The poem itself was great. I liked that it seemed truly honest and you were putting yourself out there.

2nd Place ARGUS LEADER Mick Garry

Judges Comments: Clear-eyed appraisal of motivational techniques - great piece.

3rd Place YANKTON DAILY PRESS & DAKOTAN Kelly Hertz

3rd Place GRANT COUNTY REVIEW Dillon Dwyer

Judges Comments: Well written columns that show the columnist has unique insight about the local scene. The Miles and Smith column was the best of the bunch.

Judges Comments: Insightful look at a less than stellar athletic program.

Judges Comments: You spoke eloquently on some tough topics in sports. The topics you chose are hot button topics and you handled them expertly.

3rd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Rich Anderson Judges Comments: Well written columns that span three good topics (local kids do good, nearby community has good things happening and here’s something you may not know about a star player). The length was just about perfect.

BEST SPORTS SERIES Weeklies Under 1,150

Weeklies Over 2,000

All Dailies

1st Place TEA WEEKLY Anne Homan

1st Place NATIVE SUN NEWS James Giago Davies

1st Place ARGUS LEADER Matt Zimmer

Judges Comments: Standout coverage from start to ﬁnish. Written with obvious aﬀection and understanding of the team.

Judges Comments: Solid writing. Reporters know how to write a fast-paced gamer on a topic they know well. Stories show good detail and excellent quotes.

2nd Place HUTCHINSON HERALD Erik Kaufman

2nd Place YANKTON COUNTY OBSERVER Brian J. Hunhoﬀ

Judges Comments: This was a solid work of writing game stories and columns on an historic season for South Dakota State. It used excellent quotes, excellent facts and put the season together in an active voice that made me think I was there, alongside the writer, analyzing and watching the action take place. Excellent job.

Judges Comments: Fun way to spotlight local talent. Writer picks just the right information to give us some insight into the athlete. Good, tight writing with solid quotes.

Weeklies 1,150-2,000 1st Place CUSTER COUNTY CHRONICLE Jason Ferguson

Judges Comments: This series started oﬀ slow with run-of-the-mill quotes and stories. Then it began to pick up the pace, much like the Jack Rabbits did in a near perfect movie ending to their season. The writing began to reﬂect the emotions and the community coming together for an unbelievable championship run.

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3rd Place LAKOTA COUNTRY TIMES Brandon Ecoﬀey

Judges Comments: Strong leads, nice level of detail and good quotes. Great intimate views into the subjects’ histories.

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Judges Comments: Good background, but the stories left me wanting more. Early pieces need quotes from those who plan to compete and the diﬃculty involved. Work on getting more than one source for a story.

2nd Place FREEMAN COURIER Jeremy Waltner

2nd Place ARGUS LEADER Mick Garry

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BEST SPORTS PHOTO

Weeklies Under 1,150 1st Place ONIDA WATCHMAN LaJena Gruis

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Judges Comments: This photo was taken at the exact perfect time. The clarity of the two players is what really makes the photo. Having the pylon in the photo completed it for me.

2nd Place PIONEER REVIEW Del Bartels Judges Comments: The faces of both the rider and the horse are lasting. The clarity of the photo, even the dirt kicked up at the bottom, made this photo top-notch.

3rd Place SCOTLAND JOURNAL Peggy Schelske

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Judges Comments: The reactions of the crowd made the photo. It was a good choice leaving them in the shot. The cut line was the icing on the cake.

Weeklies 1,150-2,000 1st Place TIMBER LAKE TOPIC Robert Slocum Judges Comments: Would like this photo better if the coach was the focal point.

2nd Place HOT SPRINGS STAR Brett Nachtigall Judges Comments: This is a really neat photo, and I’d run it if I took it, but I’m not sure it is worthy of a top award. The flipper is out of focus, and I find myself wishing that the opponent or ref was looking at him while he performed the flip. Since they aren’t it seems like there is just too much going on in the photo.

3rd Place BUTTE CO. POST Emily Niebrugge Judges Comments: Not sure about the crop, but this is a great photo. Any time you can fill the frame with bull snot, you’ve produced an interesting image. The expressions captured on the rider and clown make it a strong photo as well.

Weeklies Over 2,000 1st Place REPORTER & FARMER Amanda Fanger Judges Comments: Emotion, focus, clear-eyed shooting set this above the rest!

2nd Place REPORTER & FARMER Emre K. Erku Judges Comments: Good through the net shooting!

3rd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Jay Davis Judges Comments: A sharp and clean photo - it could have used better presentation (made dominant) - the other photo on the page competes with it, diminishing its impact. Nice shooting.

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Dailies Under 12,000 1st Place YANKTON DAILY PRESS & DAKOTAN James Cimburek Judges Comments: It was close between first and second. The photographer being at the right place at the right time pushes this entry to the top spot.

2nd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Matt Gade Judges Comments: Nice peak-action moment that’s nicely framed within the lights.

3rd Place WATERTOWN PUBLIC OPINION Roger Merriam Judges Comments: Had potential to place higher had the photographer been kneeling or shooting from a lower angle to see the base runner’s face. Still a very nice frame.

Dailies Over 12,000 1st Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS John Davis Judges Comments: Unique scene you don’t see often, composed nicely with a clean background and nice emotion makes for a fun photo.

2nd Place ARGUS LEADER Jay Pickthorn

pYankton Daily Press & Dakotan

Judges Comments: Can feel his disappointment through the photo. Framed nicely with the opposing team celebrating in the background.

3rd Place ARGUS LEADER Joe Ahlquist Judges Comments: Good crop with no negative space and can see the joy in several of the players faces.

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BEST SPORTS REPORTING Weeklies Under 1,150

Dailies Under 12,000

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1st Place MEADE COUNTY TIMES TRIBUNE Deb Holland

1st Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Eric Mayer

1st Place ARGUS LEADER Matt Zimmer

Judges Comments: The in-depth reporting was very evident. I loved seeing all the diﬀerent little anecdotes. It was well researched. I like how the story started with all the diﬀerent people and ended with the history. It was a good way to draw people in.

Judges Comments: A well-researched, well-written article with some great quotes. It’s everything you want in a sports story … especially one about America and baseball. You could have cut out some of the details on improvements to add photos because you just can’t get enough of them that show why baseball is one of America’s favorite sports. It’s a lengthy story that didn’t have to go into such detail, but I also read it all. It’s a total package that’s a delight to read.

Judges Comments: Beautiful story that ﬂowed well and answered the questions. Great eﬀort and sources. Very well written.

2nd Place HAMLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN LeeAnne Dufek Judges Comments: The magnitude of this story speaks volumes. It was cool that a hometown kid is now with an NFL team. The part with his sister’s quote also really added to the story and how big it was.

3rd Place HUTCHINSON HERALD Erik Kaufman Judges Comments: I liked how local and personal this was to the town. It was good reporting on a issue that aﬀects a lot of people. The anecdote about the groundhog sneaking into the concessions stand was hilarious.

Weeklies 1,150-2,000 1st Place WEST RIVER EAGLE Ross DuBray Judges Comments: Like comparison to other sports to grab the non-rodeo folks. Great description and good mix of facts and quotes. What’s next?

2nd Place FREEMAN COURIER Jeremy Waltner Judges Comments: Nice tie in and references. Maybe quoting a movie was too prominent. Liked comparisons.

2nd Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS Jacque Scoby Judges Comments: Nice perspective on the sport. Well done.

2nd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Luke Hagen Judges Comments: Loved this story. It’s well written with the numbers and story separated. Even though the numbers are included in the story too, this could be used so the story doesn’t become bogged down. My one criticism is burying the golden quote from Tom Young about his former coach and his gruﬀ exterior and soft heart. That should have been on page 1, much higher in the story. That quote told me more about who this coach was than any other element in the story.

3rd Place YANKTON DAILY PRESS & DAKOTAN James Cimburek

3rd Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS Katherine Grandstrand Judges Comments: Well written and simple story.

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Judges Comments: I thought this was just a throw-away game story until I read that one team plays eight-man football and the other is 11-man with a regular 100-yard field. That lifted it up to a higher field, so to speak. That includes even changing the signs on the fence around the field. The only thing missing is talking to some of those volunteers about this changepresto magical act.

3rd Place HOT SPRINGS STAR Brett Nachtigall Judges Comments: Liked biologists take, would have liked to hear from the boy’s words.

Weeklies Over 2,000 1st Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Jay Davis Judges Comments: Obviously the crew put a lot of work into these features - I’m sure your readers loved it. Great community sports writing!

2nd Place GRANT COUNTY REVIEW Dillon Dwyer Judges Comments: Great narrative writing of a game.

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1st Place LENNOX INDEPENDENT Staﬀ

1st Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Candy DenOuden

Judges Comments: Nice, clean website; modern design. No nonsense presentation. Well done.

Judges Comments: Solid and well organized website. Sections were clearly marked and headed making for easy use. Headlines were SEO friendly and content was hyperlinked appropriately. Only mark against was several large white-space gap on front page for circulars and further down home page.

2nd Place LAKOTA COUNTRY TIMES Connie Smith Judges Comments: Nice use of color in the header, really catches the eye. Topic headers clean; links load quickly. Good use of images. Clean layout.

3rd Place TIMBER LAKE TOPIC Staﬀ Judges Comments: Lots of images to break up the page. Design could be a bit more creative.

2nd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Sarah Barclay Judges Comments: Decent organization and ﬂow with an eye to reader usability. A little TLC in the form of headers and block organization would make this site more usable. Could also work to make sure the ads don’t overpower the rest of the site in terms of number or frequency.

3rd Place BLACK HILLS PIONEER Jami Albrecht and Letti Lister

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1st Place POTTER CO. NEWS Molly McRoberts Judges Comments: Fantastic photo here that captures the eye candy that is ﬁre, multiple people engaged in various actions, and a beautiful visual display all in one. Makes it feel like I was right there.

2nd Place HUTCHINSON HERALD Erik Kaufman Judges Comments: Great detail in this black and white. The ﬁremen extinguishing the very last embers of the ﬁre brings action to the shot while the steam overshadowing the crowd in the background lends to the sense of detachment following a loss of property. Buildings in the background are beautifully incorporated into the shot.

3rd Place HAMLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN LeeAnne Dufek Judges Comments: Very powerful photo. Love the bright red of the trucks in contrast to the fireman uniforms. Having them in a line going off into the distance gives the reader a sense of intimacy with the first uniform that is closest and has the most detail, but also communicates the vast loss with its brothers standing right behind it. Wonderful imagery.

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1st Place TRUE DAKOTAN Kristi Hine Judges Comments: Great composition and detail. Good on the spot photo.

2nd Place WEST RIVER EAGLE Ross DuBray Judges Comments: Challenging photo turned out very good. Good on the spot coverage.

3rd Place HOT SPRINGS STAR Brett Nachtigall Judges Comments: Not as on the spot as our ﬁrst and second place photos but still a well done photo without a lot of time to plan.

Weeklies Over 2,000 1st Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Katie Zerr Judges Comments: This photo literally made my jaw drop! The ﬁre providing the lighting made for an extremely interesting opportunity to create a photo that could hang on someone’s wall.

2nd Place REPORTER & FARMER Amanda Fanger Judges Comments: Focusing on an individual ﬁreﬁghter really provided an interesting perspective on the task.

3rd Place NATIVE SUN NEWS Natalie Hand Judges Comments: The angle of this picture is what created an award winning photo. I love that the photographer took a step back and looked for a diﬀerent perspective

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Dailies Under 12,000 1st Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Caitlynn Peetz Judges Comments: This is perfect. Great shot, loved seeing the fire and the juxtaposition with the firefighters. Great, great job.

2nd Place BLACK HILLS PIONEER Mark Watson Judges Comments: The red pops out so well. Great job.

3rd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Evan Hendershot Judges Comments: Horrifying scene to shoot, but great job on it.

Dailies Over 12,000 1st Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Chris Huber

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Judges Comments: This is a great moment. Great composition. Background was not distracting. Emotion ﬂows out of the photo. All these aspects propelled the photo to ﬁrst place.

2nd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Craig Hudson Judges Comments: Great photo. Clean background and humorous moment with the firefighter tossing a snowball into the flames. Nicely done.

3rd Place ARGUS LEADER Joe Ahlquist Judges Comments: Nice moment. Captures the story in one picture. Kudos to the photographer to be on the scene during the moment the dog is rescued.

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1st Place LYMAN COUNTY HERALD Staﬀ

1st Place GRANT COUNTY REVIEW Staﬀ

Judges Comments: Head and shoulders above the rest. Good job.

Judges Comments: Nice job with photos, headlines and stories, showing readers what the new healthcare campus will mean for the people who use it. Top story on page 2 might have made a better cover story. Answers reader question: “Why should I care?” Good breakout of individual elements of the new facility.

2nd Place MEADE COUNTY TIMES TRIBUNE Staﬀ

2nd Place LAKOTA COUNTRY TIMES Staﬀ

Judges Comments: Good way to honor veterans.

3rd Place CORSICA GLOBE Gerri Olson and Lindsey Denning Judges Comments: Strong Christmas edition, although ads could have been stronger, but using kids photos was a smart way to sell ads to businesses that might not have wanted to be involved otherwise.

Judges Comments: Good, clear writing. Very readable. Great action shot of girls basketball on page 1. Would have been nice to have an action shot for top story. Particularly enjoyed the story about cheerleading Jacob cousins. Good breakout of boys champions. Headline font is kind of severe.

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1st Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Bart Pfankuch

1st Place HOT SPRINGS STAR Hot Springs Star Staﬀ Judges Comments: Found the cover just a bit busy, but overall inviting. This was a very well-rounded publication that contained a lot of useful information, using a wide range of graphic design elements that worked wonderfully. The foldout map in the back was an added - and practical - bonus. Loved the various “Soak in...” color-coded headers used to tie the overall theme of the location with the speciﬁc info being addressed. We want to visit!!

Judges Comments: This issue is of interest to a large group of people in multiple states. Great idea. Historic photos are interesting. Great use of photos overall. Interesting how the layout allows the names of the parks to serve as headline kickers.

2nd Place LENNOX INDEPENDENT Staﬀ

Judges Comments: Love the front page, and really enjoy that the photo album theme continues throughout the issue. Like the eﬀort to include historical and current photos. Also enjoyed the uniformity of the headlines.

Judges Comments: This publication wound up in a close second due to a couple of factors. We loved the graphic design work throughout - with the exception of the cover. It lacked the pop we were looking for. The publication covered a lot of bases, though at times, it seemed that space was being ﬁlled with wide spacing and large fonts in some copy blocks, at the expense of meaty content. But overall, a well-rounded, informative publication with great design work.

3rd Place BUTTE CO. POST Mona Heimbaugh, Milo Dailey and Amy Menerey

2nd Place ARGUS LEADER Staﬀ

3rd Place YANKTON DAILY PRESS & DAKOTAN Gary Wood and Kelly Hertz Judges Comments: Unsure why there are separate front pages for each section. Are they supposed to be themed sections? If so, I can’t ﬁnd a theme. The variety is interesting, especially for interested volunteers. I love the “ﬁrst-hand” label. Overall good use of photos.

Judges Comments: A very cleanly designed ‘Roundup’ of this event, but found the inside design lacked some of the creativity/diverse design we were hoping to see. Seems a bit cookie-cutter from page to page at times. But a lot of meaty coverage on a wide range of topics related to the Roundup, from history to current events. Great publication! pLyman County Herald

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3rd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Rory Palm and Luke Hagen

Judges Comments: This selection of front pages was really attractive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lots of color and a variety of headline sizes/fonts. You did a good job of using pops of color and images when available. Overall, very nice. Great job varying your column numbers and widths to keep even gray jump pages interesting. Work on organization and keeping your overall look clean. I would also love to see more photos, especially local images. I would also suggest some more breathing room under the blue bar on your front pages.

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Dailies Over 12,000 1st Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS StaďŹ&#x20AC; Judges Comments: The American News has great use of photos, especially on the front page. I like the layout of the Dec. 25 front page, though I admit it took me some time to warm up to it. It is an interesting way to spotlight that story, though. One thing to work on is the clarity of the photos. There are some within the papers that print a bit blurry. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely frustrating for the subjects of the photos who might want the paper as a keepsake.

2nd Place WATERTOWN PUBLIC OPINION StaďŹ&#x20AC; Judges Comments: This paper has good front pages. I especially like the front for the Dec. 17-18 edition with the mailbox. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye-catching. There were some strange things done with color, however. Page 2A of the Dec.17-18 edition was black and white with just a bit of bright red thrown in for an ad and an AccuWeather logo. The red was distracting on an otherwise black and white page. Additionally, some headlines were long, unwieldy and a bit confusing.

3rd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Shannon Brinker and Bart Pfankuch Judges Comments: Love the National Parks section in June 26. Nicely done! Not in love with June 26 front page. The headline cuts oďŹ&#x20AC;. Had the headline been published above the photo, the entire headline would be legible above the fold and only a half inch of grass in the photo would be lost. Front page of Sept. 14 is frustrating because a photo of two children is so small. Photo could be cute, but you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make out their faces. Photos used well for the Camaro rally in Sturgis. The sports pages are very well done.

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Judges Comments: What great design work in this newspaper! The front page is very well polished. Great local news coverage with a wide range of topics addressed. Wonderful newspaper!

Judges Comments: This is an excellent newspaper from top down, earning particularly high scores from me for writing, photos and typography. News coverage is balanced and in-depth with plenty of good information for all readers. An enjoyable read all the way through.

3rd Place DAKOTA DUNES-NORTH SIOUX CITY TIMES Bruce Odson Judges Comments: Keep up the good work, Beth Fennel! A great community newspaper that covers a lot of bases. Could use a little design work, as we had occasional confusion, at ďŹ rst glance, about what photos went with what articles. But overall, we really enjoyed this newspaper.

Weeklies 1,150-2,000 1st Place FREEMAN COURIER Jeremy Waltner

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The Menno High School boys basketball team had their season come to an end last week when they fell to Irene-Wakonda 64-42 in the Region 5B Boys Basketball Tournament in Tea Tuesday evening, March 8. The Wolves had defeated Parker the week prior to claim the District 9B Boys Basketball Tournament in Freeman. The game was a chance for Menno to even their record against Irene-Wakonda, who had defeated the Wolves 40-66 in regular-season play early in January in Irene, and in the opening minutes they would stay with the their opponents. it appeared The Wolves were up 8-6 with five minutes left in the first quarter, but Irene-Wakonda would answer with a three-pointer to take the lead. The shooting of Irene-Wakonda would be the story of the night, as they shot extremely well from the

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Q The Menno City Council will hold its equalization meeting Monday, March 21 at Menno City Hall in Menno. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Q The Olivet Town Board will meet Monday, March 21 at the Hutchinson County Courthouse in Olivet for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said taxing district. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Q Menno Public School will dismiss at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 for a teacher in-service. There will also be no classes at the school March 17, March 18, March 25 and March 28. More information can be found at the Menno Public School website, located at www.menno. k12.sd.us.

on the District 10B champions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We faced Lowaâ&#x20AC;Ś65 talented opponent and they shot the lights out to start the game, making six three-pointers in the first couple of minutes,â&#x20AC;? said Alex head coach for the Menno High School Warnke, boys basketball team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That shooting allowed them to get an early lead and we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite put together a strong of score to get within reach.â&#x20AC;? The hot streak from Irene-Wakon da them leading at the end of the first quarter would see 23-13. The second quarter started with both teams exchanging baskets, allowing Menno to stay within shouting distance, but Irene-Wakon da managed to maintain their double-digit lead and took a 35-21 lead into halftime. Irene-Wakonda continued to slowly build its lead in the second half, posting leads of 38-23 at the fiveminute mark in the third quarter and a 44-25 lead at the 2:50 mark. Menno managed some defensive stops

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but stopping Irene-WaHigh konda from scoring proved difficult for the Wolves. â&#x20AC;Ś87 Menno would edge as close as it would get Low night on â&#x20AC;Ś68 a string of plays in the fourth quarter. all team got as close as 49-37 on a three-pointe The r at the five-minute mark, but Irene-Wakonda would respond again to close out the game 64-42. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought we did a good job of continuing to fight and play our game, but it just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough. Even though we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come out with a victory, I am extremely proud of our boys and how hard they played,â&#x20AC;? Warnke said. The loss took the season record for the Wolves to 14-9.

r a decade in It has been ovethe MnĂ WĂ stĂŠ For the Wolves, Spencer Schultz but scored eight points and had five assists. Jackson the ma king, t is well under way Diede and Brody jec pro Bierle each had eight points and Trey day water Bohlman had g closer every eight points and eight rebounds. Jacob Hertz had sevand is movin . en points and Logan tion Klaudt added three points. water to comple n of the new Constructiont began last fall treatment platly about 40% and is cur ren complete. to MnĂ WĂ stĂŠ/ According ter Director Leo Wa Tri-Count y r, the water treatâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Ea rpâ&#x20AC;? Fischeshould be comy finalizing the acquisition for the three BY ERIK KAUFMAN â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to seeing a ment facilit t summer. and equipment, Hoffman said. The Menno City Council approved a convenience stores, the deal for which new business on Fifth Street,â&#x20AC;? pleted by nex ction of the Mehlhaf Hoffman also noted that it was unlicense application as well as the time hinged on details involving the Chan- said. The construnt constit utes the clear how much the county would SCOREBOARD and date for a hearing concerning malt cellor store building. He expected to be reWEATHER able to begin the transition in the near Emergency management ceive in Homeland Security funds, treatment pla of the three-phase beverage and but liquor licenses March for 8 a pair March 8 se Dave Hoffman, emergency manager he expected it to be less than in years 70 40 trace of Menno businesses at its most recent future. BBB: Menno 42, Irene-Wakonda 64 second pha dol lar project. March 9 The council also approved the hear- for Hutchinson County, was in atten- past, judging by the steady decline 51 35 0.00 _______________________ meeting Monday evening, March 14. in jMarch 10 pro $72 mi llion ing date dance 59 funds the of 27 at April that the 0.00 he March of 4 has for seen over the past few a retail on and 14 meeting to give se The council approved an application March 11 77 36 0.00 The ďŹ rst phas completed last INDEX for retail on and off sale malt bever- off sale malt beverage license and retail the mayor and city council an update years. March 12 69 40 0.00 age license for Menno Groceries LLC, on sale liquor license for Rocky Zeeb, on several items. Railway Street ect, which waconstruction of a Church News .......................p. 4 March 13 68 51 0.02 who plans to establish Roosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a resHe said the county would once again also known as Total Stop Convenienc Classifieds .............................. p. 6 Mehlhaf yea r, was thewater pipeline that March 14 informed the e. 72 41 0.00 Menno City Forum ..................................... p. 2 Jeff Nielsen and business partner Eric taurant, in the former Menno Hardware be initiating the procedure of blowing Council that he was looking into the 10-mi le raw pump house on building on Fifth Street. the whistle for testing at 10 a.m. on PRECIPITATION SUMMARY Local News ............................ p. 4 Machmuller were in attendance at the breakup of about 375 feet of the Railway Mehlhaf said he was pleased to see first Friday of the month beginning February total precip ............. 0.72 runs from theRiver to the site of Looking Back ......................... p. 4 meeting and gave a brief introduction in Street near the Interstate Commoditie 2016 total precipitation ......... 1.19 s Obituaries ............................... p. 3 to themselves and their business plan. another business make a go of it in April. The testing is expected to con- elevator. An uptick in the Missouri pla nt. truck traffic near Normal annual precip ............ 1.26 tinue through September or October. Public Notice.......................... p. 5 Nielsen is in the process of taking over Menno. of the s elevator the treatment has sist caused stress to the Amount below normal .......... 0.07 â&#x20AC;&#x153;We appreciate anyone investing in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll exercise the whistle on the se con Social...................................... p. 5 operation of the Cenex station on High_______________________ streets and some repair work will have The third phan of the 12-mi le the community, ILUVW )ULGD\ â&#x20AC;? Mehlhaf said. Sports ................................. p. 5, 6 RI WKH PRQWK ,W ZLOO KHOS to be done, way 18, along with other Country Pride ctio he said. Zeeb, make a people longtime _______________________ aware Menno the constru line from the of the difference businessGRAIN MARKET convenience stores in Freeman and man who currently operates Zeeb Mehlhaf said he had some Chancellor. Insur- EHWZHHQ WKH ZHDWKHU VLUHQ DQG WKH WLPH with Interstate Commoditie contacts treated water nt to Hig hway Interstate Commodities, Inc. s that he CONTACT US the busi- siren),â&#x20AC;? Hoffman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to complement the other ance, said he plans to operateLE would approach about the issue. treatment plation of the project - 8 a.m. as a restaurant Hoffman also gave an update on the By phone: 605-387-5158 or EAG tavern and that EXVLQHVVHV LQ 0HQQR Âľ 1LHOVHQ VDLG ness /WE ST RIV ER â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have the name and number of it would focus more on Monday, March 15, 2016 212. That por ted wit h just a ter foods credentialing system that is going into In person: The Herald ofS DUBRAY wa grilled â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a strong economicROS some people from Omaha to ask ICC new ple hub the here, Corn........... com rather of is place. r than ................... fried Official fice foods. He planned to Lou is located at 203 S. Fifth credentials are issued for some assistance tou .... $3.18 is 75% and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re glad to be a part ofait.â&#x20AC;?site her and help paying for unt il the SJ s the Beans ................................ $8.11 have Fisc to left items individuals such Street. as les such pastas Leo It is as open and the mi steaks mayor from er Darrell Mehlhaf, mayor of Menno, 9 a.m. and few nag Mawelcomed and would cater to the Sunday crowd, members of the Menno City Council. the costs,â&#x20AC;? Mehlhaf said, adding that Monday, March to 12 noon Mondays and 9 n crew reache nty7, Wa 2016ter Nielsen and company to the he the city had also accrued costs from Constructio crew has been es Tri-Cou said. That way emergency management Corn........... a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday ....................... $3.10 business district in Menno. of- having to sweep city streets s, s, giv due Mehlhaf said it will be a positive for ficials know who local officials are Butte. ............. and Associate Beans hig hway. The r 1,000 foot of le................... Thursdays â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to have you in the $7.99 in gravel and mud that gets dragged to se of Banner and Fridays. theast of Eag the community to have a business onto %LGV VXEMHFW WR FKDQJH ZLWKRXW QRWLFH

averag ing oveday. community,â&#x20AC;? Mehlhaf said. re- the event they need to work together the street. isor Steve Crustructed 25-miles sou erv turn sup to in a case t building of an per emergency. that jec e has con the sat Some credendormant Pro Nielsen said they were working on of . pipelin for years. tials will also be issued to city vehicles facility being eline phase Hig hway 212 The ďŹ na l pip the construction treatment nor th side of ects water to be Go to page 3: CITY er tow be l exp ter r wil e elin by fall Fische a new wa project Eag le Butte le treated pip pumped to constructed just to pumping into of the 12.7 miay 212 from the that wil l be on the jof 2017. along Hig hw Route 19 west to the east of Eag le Butte tion of the pro The comple the decade long junction of BIA wil l be ter wa The end s ect would Eag le Butte. rium that wa water morato new housing placed on anyacross the reservadevelopmentratorium was put tion. The moause the cur rent in place becbarely handle the system can ds of the reservation cur rent nee be able to handle and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tsing construction. any new hou system is in AN KT ON Once the new AILY ction of new place, construBadger Park develhomes at thenor th of Eag le Butte justom ter ent wa opm The . nNews.c pleted Aberdee cou ld be com rastructure at the 6 and sewer infarea was completed Friday, July 29, 201 Badger Park ade ago and has nea rly a dec idle unt il the water been sitt ing pleted. project is com tem wil l pump 4.4 The new sys s of treated water - . 9 a.m mi llion gal lon project wil l con 3 p.m. | DETAILS: Pag ure, per day. As the e2 and in the futent tinue to exp at the atm tre W ps ED p NE pum new added to pum s SDAY Â&#x201E; March 16, be can Irene-Wakon y 2016 facilit llion gal lon da, Dakota Va mi 8.8 of can at a rate lley Set 'PS 4UBUF 5PV rent system lons Volume 141 SOBNFOUT t 1 dai ly. The cur1.2 mi llion gal "(& dle Numbe r 244 only han The Dakotasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Olde . st Newspaper per day d ma in line | 12 PAGES ate tre le mi | www.yankton.n The 25ission line et nsm tra a Sp be ortsrun75Â˘ wil l only wit h no taps EAGLE EST RIV ER to the tower JODY RUST/W rd, got a ning off of it. eline and water Christine Wa of Kyle and ng some pickle juice The new pipn tie into the curson old r nki yea ay tower wil l the n net work which Ethan Ward, eight bargained for after dri er the tent on Frid n he w und then rent distributio te andEN tion B. little more thaing the hypnotist sho le But in Eag Days see Sec HYtoJENS rest of BY KAT the ER EAGLE beg ins while attend re from Hometown wa rderdeen news.comt /WEST RIV kjensen@ab bra nches out ROSS DUBRAY night. For mo ase a throug hou reles t, say an air coverage are of den BY ROB NIELSEN e resi the bas City ce the a Hub pla n. lowers e intorian or exJOHNSON, rob.nielsen@yankton Bill Spellman and te bas the reservatio GAR South Dakota Attor .net Liberta bors e concre ckhYoe operat the largTIVE the tra Butte. handful of his neighMonverALTERNA theas An SJ Louis rke explaining the operaney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office vaguely ast of Eagle maneu rs an ing dangerous drugs hersoffe tion, without going Local, state and miles sou for U.S. PRESIDENT were surprised they details. into any valve as wo te 19 about 15 the race our neighborhoods off our streets and making agencies were out federal law enforcement day morning when their safer,â&#x20AC;? said Jackley. Attorney General Marty in force along BIA Roucandidate in in the on Yankt Sara Raber ts area Tuesd on ticke Jackle

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n, publi found ay morning participatin y said in the release that the opera the South Dakota Statec information officer for g in a joint narcotics investigatio vehicles. cooperation betwe tion is a great show of Attorney Gener t fice, told the Press en law enforcement curiosity of some arean that drew the notice and South Fourth Stree & Dakotan Tuesday alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofentities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This morningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opera was release was made to that In fact, that public residents. tion is a perfect exam in front of his homestreet address inquiries from the ple of the cooperation attention and conce residents. a local by prom share ed rn pted d betwe clean a press release to be en local, not state and federal law issued from the night, enfor ceme nt agenc in sweeper Sunday South Dakota and our ies here tly commitment to remo because it had recen vNARCOTICS | been chip-sealed. what PAGE 11 â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know did. I my neighbors talkcalled police and departed to the street said. ment,â&#x20AC;? Spellman exâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The way the city ds soun plained it to me, out. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like they have an ed claim they a weekday as maintenance.â&#x20AC;? not The tickets were viping swee t stree for they olations, nor were ly. BY RANDY DOCKENDO issued accidental RF not randy.dockendorf@ya â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, really, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s t. nkton.net ticke a street sweeping tickce The Yankton Coun Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a maintenan Robcould take on a leane ty Planning Commission et,â&#x20AC;? City Engineer ined. two proposed chang r look with new faces under in Bobzien expla cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s es. The Yankton Coun Indeed, the ence parkweek the possibility ty Commission discussed this Upper Midwest inďŹ&#x201A;u website notes thated on the of reducing in up ing the grow Planning Commission Q: How did ing is not allow town â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current size d s? of 13 members. BY JOHN HODSON streets aroun your political view the commissioners In addition, s for john.hodson@yankton on various night .net term limits for the are looking at it. ... We moved the street planning board immeasurably on hs that I was in the ďŹ rst maintenance and memb A: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put the word ers. mont few the ďŹ rst Students from Moun sweetping. in the The county comm Marty family to Aberdeenaway from Aberdeen when I was k at age t maintenance Colleg Stree d raised the issue whenissioners ... It was a shoc anding a eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past may be receiv grade, and move be - anything from querque (N.M.). call Thursday can le four planning board appointing from the eighth grade to Albu everything that was comfortab y work to chip utilit from mov- schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prese expired terms. The members to fill nts. 13 to move away one of the worst times of my life, under March 17 nt stude ien said. Bobz Yankton County ng, seali is Planning Commission d year Kettering familiar, so it was I felt like the world fell out from en. MMC will hold the secon the majority of But ue. its Day at least one county consists of of Callin g ce is street ing to Albuquerq to be the best thing to ever happ event, during which main tenan and 12 non-elected commissioner nts me. ... It turned out and staff try to reconstude members appointed ping. swee Coun by the nect of ty e Comm with one ission for three-year the US Hous former students, as well as for â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want that ing terms runn Coun . ider ty if Comm s ase donations fromnight a week where, ission receiv r your term Q: Did you ever cons wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t calling for an er Don Kettering said he these somestudents. the US Senate afte we need to do ning board. He creditoverhaul of the current planRepresentatives or â&#x20AC;&#x153;We used to have thing, we can. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their contributions. ed the current members for long phone-a-thon a weekgovernor ended? Yank to call theSee Seal ton3A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in favor of (fewe Police Depa ing, and r) than 13 (members) evil is Congress,alumni,â&#x20AC;? said Shannon Viereck, force. Payer is set rtment Lt. Mark Payer is set to but the current memb KELLY HERTZ/P&D , retire that the root of all ressperson, manthe head of MMC to take over as the jail administrator this month after 27 years on the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cong A: No. I really think brings considerable ers are active, and each one of ine for Yankton Coun that job, being a getAdvancement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ButOfficeOnl experience,â&#x20AC;? he said. ty. when it comes to the U.S. Senate, I think that you harde However, Kettering the r to do that, it became Learn more about remai thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even or and ned open to stream , an, home ing wom so or the number of memb linbacon you bring our ds Day of Calling.â&#x20AC;? it became chip sealing in ers down the line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ultim judged by how mucha $20 trillion debt. Congress spen ately, I would video with of it.â&#x20AC;&#x153;We somewhere in the futurebe of the opinion that, reason why we have , and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be a part ars for wanted to call it â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Schol- our story at , I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see where there 3A rs,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but Day this son, Dolla needs to be above it money that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t See JohnCallin seven or nine (mem g had already stuckofAberdeenNews.com. explained. bers) ,â&#x20AC;? ,â&#x20AC;? he she added. fson Commissioner Deb ation by Cody Gusta On the Day of Callin angle when she propo Bodenstedt added another American News Illustr Johnson campaign; students and staff can g, the Commission memb sed term limits for Planning Photo courtesy Gary volunteer anytime between 10 duce positive resulters. The turnover could prop.m., Viereck said. a.m. to 8 s, BY ROB NIELSEN Then they â&#x20AC;&#x153;New eyes and newshe said. work through the lists rob.nielsen@yankton ning Commission, becauideas are good on the PlanAn Aberdeen of alumni â&#x20AC;&#x153;The desire to .net to contact. se it sets the tone for of things,â&#x20AC;? she said. the strongest thinghelp people is probably police officer a list Last year, more than (that got me into it),â&#x20AC;? a at Lt. Mark â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ped he 40 Payer has been with need open-minded stop said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you talk to students called more ABERDEEN and progressive the Yankt most officers, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the d on Police Department people who do whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; than lemonade stan (YPD) all 27 years of on same thing.â&#x20AC;? s best for the count -thinking law enforcement caree South his donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t y. If we down He size added the corner of (the board), at least that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worn a numb be leaving that positi r. This month, he will 17th put on term limits.â&#x20AC;? and er ferent et of difStre hats on throu Fifth for another sector $"--*/( | PAGE ghout his YPD tenur of the justice syste t for Yankton County Zonin 11 e. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started off in m. Avenue Southwes on g Administrator Pat A native of Lake rity explained the proce ie for four years,â&#x20AC;? he 1989 and I was an officer at another man was GarďŹ red a pellet gun a drink and a cook d is Press & Dakotan thatAndes, Payer told the â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can put it in dure for such changes. corporal and I was said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was promoted to Days To Go , according to a post who police believe stan Thursday. The hometownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s law enforseeing some of his A 23-year-old man assault charges Wednesday night said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To change the the comprehensive plan,â&#x20AC;? he years. In 2003, I wasin that position for 10 . Jung , far ceme vated page nt Noah aggra got prom ook Unt by on him man, oted ested ted il run interFaceb er Spring an amendment, and zoning ordinance requires to the serarres ntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the job. erhoek, Police Departme three times at anoth an amendment takes Vand gun deen t Livia Aber pelle a the left, mont on two hs.â&#x20AC;? accused of ďŹ ring and Zachary Jung Tyler Goodgion is se. on of Eighth Aveek. relea 1":&3 | PAGE ďŹ red at the intersecti Gavin Vanderho 11 according to the t National Agricu to a report of shotst at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday. COUNTY | PAGE recovPolice responded Learn more abou lture Week 11 North Second Stree , where it was later their lemonade nue Northeast and ed the pellet gun in a nearby bush o at Goodgion stash release said. stand in our vide the s.com. n. to the release. ered by ofďŹ cers, AberdeenNew as 15 years in priso reported, according No injuries were lt is a felony punishable by as much Aggravated assau BY GRANDSTRAND news.com

erdeen his second run resident is making A former Aberdeen as governor of New for president. served two terms â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presidential who son, John Gary the Libertarian Party aMexico, is once again with former Mass Inside nominee, this timeWeld as his selection for State Libertarian chusetts Gov. Bill son previously ran with Convention is vice president. John of California in 2012. Saturday in Judge James P. Graying for president or Aberdeen. 3A Long before runn coâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 29th governor, Abin becoming New Mexi up ing a kid grow Johnson, 63, was town from the time in erdeen. He lived old. years was 13 he was 6 until he traded my life for anything else,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have Neill, Simmons Junior High, Boy ry I Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hen church, hunting, the YMCA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; guy eran , and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Scouts, the Luth of the person I am today think it made me time and tells the truth, regardless thing who shows up on and that is accountable for every .â&#x20AC;? nces, the conseque came from Aberdeenthe phone all That . done on tes that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever with s spent a few minu The American New , while he was on his way to visit . week ornia with Johnson this Register editorial board in Calif ty the Orange Coun

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3rd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Rory Palm and Luke Hagen

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Judges Comments: This newspaper provides a solid product to its readers from news copy to photos. Layout, typography and organization are functional and standardized nicely across the paper. The paper has a strong presence on the web and social media platforms. Advertising is appropriately sized and consistently placed.

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1st Place BROOKINGS REGISTER Billy McMacken and Jill Fier

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Tilma draws Patn aude to Mexican pilgrim age By Susan Odson

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Judges Comments: Despite the limitation of b/w, this newspaper made the most of its options. We enjoyed the front page design, which gave us lots to chew on, both news articles and briefs. Also thoroughly enjoyed the regular column from the editor, which is a vital part of community journalism. Keep up the good work, Erik, et al!

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3rd Place HUTCHINSON HERALD Jeremy Waltner and Erik Kaufman

Judges Comments: Leads should get to the point faster. Five-column layout is stilted to read. Headlines need help, too boring and obvious. Plaque pictures on front page? UGH. Nice use of art draws readers in on the website.

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Judges Comments: This is a solid newspaper and is only slightly behind the top two entries in my mind due to weaker writing and typography which was bold/ exciting at times and drifted in some weird ways in others that made it hard for the eye to follow/ understand. I was particularly impressed with the breaking news coverage which was expansive and useful.

Ross DuBray

Judges Comments: Clean, uncluttered design. Editorials cover a wide variety of subjects. Advertising is clean and to the point. Too many pictures of people staring at the camera, but great rodeo and sports shots. Digital components attractive. Compliments for doing a large volume of work with a very small staďŹ&#x20AC;.

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Judges Comments: We love the design of this newspaper (though the masthead seems a bit dwarfed). Phenomenal design. Great photos and usage. And the stories, particularly the features, had a lot of heart. We missed locally produced editorials, however, which gave an edge to the ďŹ rst-place winner. We saw no columns or editorials from the newsroom. But overall, a great newspaper. Keep it up!

2nd Place WEST RIVER EAGLE Larry Atkinson and Ross DuBray

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Judges Comments: This is a solid newspaper with plenty to be proud of. I was particularly impressed with the design, especially when it came to added elements like timelines, color and info boxes. Solid opinion content and news writing were other highlights for me.

2nd Place MEADE COUNTY TIMES TRIBUNE Shannon Brinker and Deb Holland

Judges Comments: Good staďŹ&#x20AC;-written in-depth news. Great front page. Great columns. Cool editorial drawing in every paper. For advertising, colorful and clean. Like the page size. Sharp layout. Easy to navigate digital components.

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Judges Comments: What a great newspaper! Excellent design throughout!! We debated the cover, in which one photo is used to ďŹ ll the space, and we ultimately felt it was a courageous design move, though we diďŹ&#x20AC;ered on its eďŹ&#x20AC;ectiveness, but the inside design carried it, as did the community-based editorial content, which is what edged this publication out over 2nd place. Great work!!

1st Place NATIVE SUN NEWS Ernestine Chasing Hawk and Christy Tibbitts

The community new spaper of Dakota Dun es, Elk Point,

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Judges Comments: Great community newspaper! Lots of meaty, local content, which deďŹ nes community journalism. We were a bit bothered by the teasers above the masthead. Figured the white space was for labels, perhaps, but it appears like an unďŹ nished redesign. May keep working on it a bit. But overall, we really enjoyed this newspaper.

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Advertising Contest BEST 2x4 AD

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1st Place NEW ERA Katie Kelderman

1st Place REPORTER & FARMER Janelle Harms

Judges Comments: Very nice ad, great use of photo and the information is easy to read.

Judges Comments: Nice illustration and use of the space to divide two oﬀers.

2nd Place MEADE COUNTY TIMES TRIBUNE Amy Menerey

2nd Place YANKTON COUNTY OBSERVER Jim Anderson

Judges Comments: Nice use of graphic elements, creates lots of dimension which makes the ad very interesting to look at.

Judges Comments: Compelling b+w ad with a fun visual.

3rd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Tabitha Kulm

3rd Place ONIDA WATCHMAN Marileen Tilberg

Judges Comments: Good use of b+w art to make io the ad assault t , simple xample, are no onmessage. festive and a relatively clean holiday thank you e . r s fo n o , s ti e c ote rim c pr d in the include

Judges Comments: Good use of the photo. This is a very clean, legible ad that is well-organized.

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Weeklies 1,151-2,000

1st Place BROOKINGS REGISTER Nikki Brower and Tracy Jonas

1st Place FREEMAN COURIER Tabitha Schoenwald

Judges Comments: Very creative and funny. Good use of a simple layout.

Judges Comments: Nice use of graphic elements to jazz up the background and make it relevant to the client. Easy to read with nice fonts.

3rd Place BROOKINGS REGISTER Amy B. Pederson and Butch Friedel

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BEST USE OF COLOR Weeklies Under 1,150

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1st Place MEADE COUNTY TIMES TRIBUNE Staﬀ

1st Place REPORTER & FARMER John Suhr

1st Place YANKTON DAILY PRESS & DAKOTAN Cathy Sudbeck

Judges Comments: The use of color in this ad really tied the logo and photo in with the graphic elements of the ad. The bright red color scheme made the ad pop and grab attention.

Judges Comments: Very eye-catching! Captured the colors of a Luau perfectly! Especially loved the Palm Trees, Sunglasses and ﬂowers used.

Judges Comments: Most real estate ads get too busy with color. This ad is well done and clean, easy to ready and draws your attention. Great use of color!

2nd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Justin Petersen

2nd Place BROOKINGS REGISTER Amy B. Pederson and Beverly Jenson

Judges Comments: Excellent portrayal of Spring! The colors used captured that warm, sunny, spring feeling.

Judges Comments: Ad is put together very well. Color convey a classy atmosphere. I’m sure your advertiser loves this ad!

3rd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Risa Fryhling

3rd Place BLACK HILLS PIONEER Dawn Hatch

2nd Place NEW ERA Megan Punt Judges Comments: The use of black and white is a very interesting choice for a “use of color” ad, it really allows the color from the ferris wheel to stand out and oﬀers a nice amount of contrast.

3rd Place ROSHOLT REVIEW Calvin F Ceroll

Judges Comments: The 3D look was amazing! So cute! Alth g instinct strong mothering

Judges Comments: The colors in this ad deﬁnitely convey the feel of the autumn season. The graphic and the photos really go together.

Judges Comments: Well done. Color choice in this ad is clearly made by the designer as the ad does not use stock art where the colors are already chosen for you. Ad really pops oﬀ the page. Great job!

Dailies Over 12,000 1st Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS Michelle Leinen

Weeklies 1,151-2,000 1st Place TIMBER LAKE TOPIC Robert Slocum

Judges Comments: Good use of fonts made it look “Circusy”. LOTS of color makes the ad stand out.

2nd Place CUSTER COUNTY CHRONICLE Joshua Najacht

2nd Place ARGUS LEADER David Leaman and Katie Wrage Judges Comments: Tied in the blue color from the photo into the ad background. The muted colors gave the ad an old timey feel.

3rd Place HOT SPRINGS STAR Sheryl Grimes

3rd Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS Monte Hanson Judges Comments: Good use of earth colors to portray an environmental agenda.

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BEST MULTI ADVERTISER SECTION Weeklies Under 1,150

Dailies Under 12,000

Dailies Over 12,000

1st Place HAMLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN Staﬀ

1st Place BLACK HILLS PIONEER Ad Staﬀ

1st Place ARGUS LEADER Argus Leader Media Advertising Staﬀ and Katie Wrage

Judges Comments: This section was a great idea. The overall look and design of it is well-done and it is very informative. The ads tie in great with the content and that marriage really ensures the reader gets something out of the advertising.

Judges Comments: Great celebration of local business. Nice mix of editorial and sponsored content.

Judges Comments: Well done. Beautiful layout, clean, organized.

2nd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Jason Hofer

2nd Place BROOKINGS REGISTER Staﬀ

2nd Place TEA WEEKLY Staﬀ Judges Comments: Very well organized and designed page. The layout was solid and the use of fonts really ﬁt the theme.

Judges Comments: This was tough, this just missed ﬁrst place. I really like the simplicity of the ad. I actually like the fact that the various businesses are only showcased by a single photo of their items/services instead of a bunch of text/ logos/etc busying it up.

Judges Comments: Good local content up front. Beautifully designed ads. Very good ad support.

3rd Place WATERTOWN PUBLIC OPINION Ashley Ays, Greg Dosch and LaShawn Farthing

3rd Place MEADE COUNTY TIMES TRIBUNE Jason Hofer, Amy Menerey and Tim Dodd Judges Comments: This page made good use of the space allotted for the photo and ads. It was nice and organized.

3rd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Jason Hofer, Amy Menerey and Tim Dodd

Judges Comments: Really creative idea. Good to show how one media message supports another. Wish header had more space/strength as concept is great. How did you get photos of so many CLEAN vehicles in January?

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1st Place MILLER PRESS Kim Sporrer

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2nd Place TIMBER LAKE TOPIC Staﬀ 3rd Place LENNOX INDEPENDENT Jonathan Kruger

Weeklies Over 2,000 1st Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Staﬀ 2nd Place YANKTON COUNTY OBSERVER Jim Anderson 3rd Place YANKTON COUNTY OBSERVER Observer Staﬀ

BEST CLASSIFIED SECTION Weeklies Under 2,000 1st Place CHAMBERLAIN OACOMA SUN Holly Endres 2nd Place ONIDA WATCHMAN Marileen Tilberg 3rd Place LYMAN COUNTY HERALD Staﬀ

Weeklies Over 2,000 1st Place REPORTER & FARMER Janelle Harms 2nd Place LAKOTA COUNTRY TIMES Jason Wolters and Jenni Giovanetti 3rd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Jane Bachman and Breezy Kuehl

All Dailies 1st Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Classified Staff Judges Comments: Each entry had strong and week points. The best parts of this section related to organization and labeling. They did a great job of integrating display within the liner categories. They did a little price point merchandise promo for the section - could do more. Header is hurt by stuffing too much info in too small space, but the info the customer needed was present (other than package prices). The garage sale bubble might have been better placed near garage sale. Great Job.

2nd Place YANKTON DAILY PRESS & DAKOTAN Tera Schmidt Judges Comments: The header on this section is terrific - nice use of the space and of color. The header is the consumers entry to the section and a strong one is important. That said, this section struggled with organization, primarily from integrating display with classified. Multiple times display ads fell well outside their classifications. If this can’t be solved in pagination, then additional labeling might be considered. I saw lots of small self promo used but none that merchandised the section.

3rd Place MADISON DAILY LEADER Alysia Sly Judges Comments: The content in the header was terrific personal photos of staff, contact info and merchandising info.. prices and packages. You might look to see how some of this could be done with more graphics and less text, and eliminate text that doesn’t pertain to classifieds. That said, organization suffers when something other than the header kicks of the section (like legals).

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FOR RENT FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom Apartment at Highland Apartments in Presho, SD. Contact Christensen Real Estate 605-895-5263 (office) or 605-929-6276 (cell) or 605-840-2204 (Rob’s Cell). FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom Apartments, one level, outside entrance, w/washer & dryer at 5th Avenue Apartments in Kennebec, SD. Contact Ty 605-2801748 or Tim 605-280-2103. FOR RENT: New Apartments in Oacoma, 2 bedrooms with washer & dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, and garage with openers. Call Mark 730-0958. FOR RENT: 2 bedrooms, 1 ¾ bath located in Chamberlain on the river recently renovated, with washer, dryer, refrigerator and stove. No pets, no smoking, 1 year lease. $800 per month. With $800 deposit. Call 605-2341257 for viewing. Available by May 1, 2016.

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605-895-NEWS (6397) or ads@lcherald.com

tire needs New and Used. We stock a large selection of new & used tires. We provide the service when you need it. We also can order tires you request. Stop in or call. We will be able to get you back on the road upon your request. WE BUY USED TIRES. Call and ask FOR BOB. A&R TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC. CHAMBERLAIN, 605-7345523.

RUMMAGE SALE GIANT MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 211 W. Lawler, Chamberlain, Friday, April 8 8 am - 6 pm; Sat., April 9 8 am - 3 pm; Lawn mower (hardly used) lots of garden items, garden tools, Shop vac, several cleated baseball shoes, antiques, oil lamps, wind chimes, doilies, work boots and shirts, coats, coveralls, dishes and kitchen items, sand box, old wagon, bikes, knick knacks, trumpet, skill saws, dog kennel, gunny sacks, electric cords, solid door (32x80), too much to list it all.

HELP WANTED

FOR SALE: 5 bedroom, 2 bath home in Presho. Finished walkout basement. Lots of updates. Great location. Call Casey at 605-280-9683.

HELP WANTED: Part-time caregiver position open at New Life Home, Inc. Must apply in person.

FOR SALE: 1989 - 2302 Bayliner Trophy, Cuddy Cab, 150HP Outboard, 9.9 trolling motor, Bimini top w/ full plastics, extras, call for i i f i

HELP WANTED: Coffee Cup Fuel Stop in Vivian, NOW HIRING! Cleaning/ Maintenance and Cashier/ Clerk positions. Full and parttime positions available $11/

HELP WANTED: Home Instead Senior Care has a part time position available in the Kennebec area. Responsibilities will include Homemaker services, Medication reminders, Personal Care, and Companionship services. Home Instead CareGivers strive to provide the highest quality service to the clients we serve. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Please call 605-996-0503 or 1-888-2522620. Our office is located at 200 East 5th Avenue, Suite 3 in Mitchell. HELP WANTED: PART-TIME SUMMER EMPLOYEE for the Town of Kennebec Street and Parks Department. Call Bailey at 869-2263 for application. Minimum age is 17. Open until filled. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HELP WANTED: Experienced diesel mechanic or person with mechanical ability and truck driving experience willing to work and learn. Wage DOE. A&R Truck Equipment, Inc. PO Box 267, Chamberlain, SD, 57325. Apply in person at A&R Truck Equipment, Inc or email resume to shelly@ aandrtruck.com.

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FULL-TIME POSITION NEEDED: Trucks N’ Parts is currently looking for a motivated individual with great sales experience. Must be reliable and be able to multi-task. Experience working with used and new part inventory is a must. (Benefits after your year anniversary). Stop in and get an application today, 2011 E. King Ave, Chamberlain, SD or email your resume to ashley@aandrtruck.com.

BULL SALE HERBER’S SELLING at Philip Livestock Auction, April 12, 2016: GENTLE, HOME-RAISED Heifer pairs, 60 F1, 10 Black & 5 Hereford heifers. Calves all Black Angus sired. 605488-0360.

EMPLOYMENT CUSTER REGIONAL Senior Care and Custer Clinic are accepting applications for RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants. New Graduates welcome! Come join our growing team in the beautiful southern Black Hills, Custer is a great place to live and enjoy the outdoors. We are just a short distance from Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Custer State Park, Jewel Cave National Park and many other outdoor attractions. We offer competitive pay

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BEST NEWSPAPER PROMOTION

Weeklies Under 1,150

Dailies Under 12,000

qFreeman Courier FREEMAN

1st Place NEW ERA Megan Punt

1st Place BROOKINGS REGISTER Nikki Brower and Tracy Jonas

Judges Comments: This ad is extremely creative and great to look at! Nice use of color and fun imagery work well to get the message across and promote the newspaper’s integrity.

Judges Comments: Good word play, imaging, and layout.

2nd Place HAMLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN LeeAnne Dufek

2nd Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Deb Townsend

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Judges Comments: The graphic is cute and fun, it makes the ad very eye catching and gives a great call to action.

3rd Place TEA WEEKLY Kelli Bultena

3rd Place BROOKINGS REGISTER __ Amy B. Pederson and William McMacken Judges Comments: Clear ad, good and clean.

Judges Comments: Using Cyber Monday for a newspaper promotion is a very interesting idea. This draws people to the website and oﬀers a great incentive to purchase a subscription.

Dailies Over 12,000 1st Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Staﬀ

Weeklies 1,151-2,000 1st Place FREEMAN COURIER Tabitha Schoenwald

Judges Comments: Great way to show readers, potential subscribers your services.

Judges Comments: Awesome typography, very neat and organized. It is clear what the ad is about and shows the reader a great representation of what they are oﬀered with their subscription.

2nd Place ARGUS LEADER Kelly Redfearn and Katie Wrage

2nd Place CHAMBERLAIN/OACOMA SUN Holly Endres Judges Comments: Great call to action and a fun message! Nice way to pull in the reader.

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Judges Comments: Good picture, love when you can put a face to the news team!

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Weeklies Over 1,150

1st Place TEA WEEKLY Jonathan Kruger

1st Place BUTTE CO. POST Amy Menerey

Judges Comments: Nice, concise way to present the information. Very easy to follow and read with the way it is organized.

Judges Comments: Very nice use of color. The information is presented in a very organized manner, making everything easy to ﬁnd and read.

All Dailies 2nd Place CUSTER COUNTY CHRONICLE Joshua Najacht Judges Comments: Good use of imagery, strong photo usage and nice, cohesive use of colors.

3rd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Staﬀ

1st Place MITCHELL DAILY REPUBLIC Deb Townsend Judges Comments: Great use of art! Very straight forward information on the rate card. Well done!

2nd Place MEADE COUNTY TIMES TRIBUNE Jason Hofer

2nd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Jason Hofer

Judges Comments: This sales tool is nicely designed and makes it easy to ﬁnd the information you need.

Judges Comments: Catchy rate card.

3rd Place MEADE COUNTY TIMES TRIBUNE Amy Menerey Judges Comments: This sales tool really does convey team spirit! It’s nicely balanced and displays the information well.

3rd Place ARGUS LEADER Kristin Sherrif, Kelly Redfearn and Katie Wrage Judges Comments: Fun use of sales packages oﬀered during the holidays.

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Judges Comments: Even with all of the color used on the other ads, the cow drew me in! Loved it.

Judges Comments: Lots of great competition in this category. This ad did a great job of integrating stock art day, with local information. Really good font and color choices. eo. Packed with info without losing sight of the message.

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3rd Place NEW ERA Katie Kelderman

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2nd Place BUTTE CO. POST Sheryl Grimes Judges Comments: Simple and cute. Stands out on a cluttered page. Nice typography treatment.

3rd Place CUSTER COUNTY CHRONICLE LaDonna Droll Judges Comments: Nice use of photos. Really draws you in to the history and drama of the armed forces. The text treatment on the lower part of the ad could use some work to really tie it into the upper part.

Weeklies Over 2,000 1st Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Tabitha Kulm Judges Comments: Great holiday illustration- busy but eďŹ&#x20AC;ective ad.

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2nd Place ARGUS LEADER Tyler Parr, Katie Wrage and Tamara Clark Judges Comments: Fun illustration of the meal components.

3rd Place YANKTON DAILY PRESS & DAKOTAN Beth Rye Judges Comments: Way to make wallpaper fun again.

All Weeklies 1st Place FREEMAN COURIER Tabitha Schoenwald Judges Comments: Attractive ads that draw your attention.

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1st Place MADISON DAILY LEADER Melissa Hegg and Chase Hanson Judges Comments: On a page with 4 other strong ads â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this one really stands out! Fun gimmick and eďŹ&#x20AC;ective communication of the holiday promotion.

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Weeklies Over 2,000

Dailies Over 12,000

1st Place HAMLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN LeeAnne Dufek

1st Place REPORTER & FARMER Janelle Harms

1st Place ARGUS LEADER Dawn Olmestead

Judges Comments: Love the graphic, and the font choice goes well with the theme of the ad.

Judges Comments: Awesome way to use the front page for catching the eye! Great timing too for the holiday. This ad really does the trick in giving the information the reader wants to know. Schweet!

Judges Comments: Great job integrating sponsored content with display copy. Great to see them going hand-in-hand.

2nd Place ONIDA WATCHMAN Gina Edwards and Jacki Goddard Judges Comments: Very creative! Really fun use of the graphic, and impressive Photoshop skills!

2nd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Risa Fryhling Judges Comments: This ad is Right on Target!

3rd Place ROSHOLT REVIEW Mimi Larsen Judges Comments: Good imagery, background and photos. Nice call to action to really get people interested in the event.

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3rd Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Tabitha Kulm Judges Comments: Yup it is the ride I have been waiting for! Good Idea!

Dailies Under 12,000

1st Place FREEMAN COURIER Tabitha Schoenwald

1st Place MADISON DAILY LEADER Stephanie Terwilliger

Judges Comments: This ad stands out on top in this category. Well done!

Judges Comments: Great idea and theme! The Candyland theme was kind of interactive.

2nd Place CUSTER COUNTY CHRONICLE Norma Najacht

2nd Place MADISON DAILY LEADER Travis Sterzinger and Stephanie Terwilliger

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2nd Place ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS Monte Hanson Judges Comments: Good concept. TerriďŹ c typography. Hard to come by this kind of attention to detail/craftmenship at a local newspaper.

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1st Place NEW ERA Megan Punt and Shane Merrill Judges Comments: Overall, the layout and design of the page was very appealing. The use of fonts and colors was eye-catching. Particularly, the use of the photos was creative and the overlaps and cutouts gave the page a lot of dimension.

2nd Place HAMLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN LeeAnne Dufek Judges Comments: This photo really helped make a statement and conveyed the message of volunteer appreciation well.

3rd Place SOUTHERN UNION COUNTY LEADER-COURIER Linda Bingen Judges Comments: Nice use of a photo of a local senior to promote the business. qWest River Eagle

Weeklies 1,151-2,000 1st Place TIMBER LAKE TOPIC Robert Slocum Judges Comments: This is AWESOME! Captured the events beautifully!

2nd Place WEST RIVER EAGLE Nancy Anderson Judges Comments: I had a hard time placing this second...it was equally as good as 1st place. It was a toss up for sure.

3rd Place BUTTE CO. POST Jason Hofer Judges Comments: Loved the clarity and color of the picture.

Weeklies Over 2,000 1st Place MOBRIDGE TRIBUNE Tabitha Kulm 2nd Place GRANT COUNTY REVIEW Ashlie Schweitzer and Holli Seehafer 3rd Place NATIVE SUN NEWS Charise Abernathy

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2nd Place RAPID CITY JOURNAL Jason Hofer Judges Comments: Nicely done ad. Shows what the advertiser’s service is. Great use of photos from their projects.

3rd Place BROOKINGS REGISTER Nikki Brower and Paul Jacobson Judges Comments: Photos of buildings can be kind of boring, but the overall layout of this ad bumps it up and draws your attention. Good job!

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Congratulations to this year’s winners!