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October 16, 2009

Anonymous The Tahlequah Daily Press Fri Oct 16, 2009, 11:42 AM CDT

Q: Can we see more information on your sports pages about local athletes’ achievements and game results from, say, junior high teams?

A: We only have one sports editor, although we do have three stringers, but they’re swamped covering sports for NSU and the four high schools in our county: Tahlequah, Keys, Sequoyah and Hulbert. There’s no way we can cover all the rural schools or younger kids, but we gladly accept help from interested parents or coaches, or even athletes themselves. Touch base with Sports Editor Jeremy Short (456-8833, ext. 22, or e-mail jshort@tahlequahdailypress.com)to find out how you can help. (Be patient; he’s in and out, but he’ll get back with you.) Or you can simply e-mail sports news items to sports@tahlequahdailypress.com.

Q: Who do I talk to if I have a good idea for a story?

A: Call our managing editor, Kim Poindexter, at extension 19, or talk to our newsroom clerk, Sharry Mouss. If you have worked with a particular reporter in the past, you may also talk to him or her. If it’s “hard news” and its legitimate, we’ll be on it right away. While we can’t guarantee we’ll use every feature-type idea, we do get around to all we can. We appreciate your ideas and work hard to implement them, and remember, the more information you can provide us, the quicker we can tackle your topic.

Q: Can you tell me when an item will publish –either one I’ve submitted or one I know you or someone else is working on?

A: As stated earlier, we don’t make guarantees about publication dates, but you can normally expect to see an item published within two days of our receiving it (except for the special items detailed above). We get lots of calls from parents asking when the Students of the Month for a particular school will be published. Since we never know when we’ll receive these items from the schools, it’s best to call the school itself to determine when the item will be sent to us. Otherwise, the only thing that might delay publication of an item is if we have questions about it and no way to contact the person who submitted it. That’s why it’s always best to include a name and phone number every time to give us something to publish. The best thing you can do is watch the Press closely for a week or so after you turn something in. If you haven’t seen your item by that time, call our newsroom clerk, Sharry, to find out if there’s a problem.

Q: I look at your website, and sometimes it doesn’t seem to be updated. What gives?

A: It’s always a good idea to keep your browser current, and updating your page can make a difference. We normally update our news site between 9 and 11 a.m., with items from that day’s edition. But if other situations have arisen, the update could be a bit later. If it’s in the afternoon and you’ve still seen no change, feel free to call our newsroom.

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Play it safe this weekend
Beginning today, thousands of visitors will flock to Cherokee County for the Memorial Day weekend to take advantage of the recreational opportunities at Lake Tenkiller or the Illinois River.

May 25, 2012
Bank loss signals a need for rules
When it comes to financial regulations, the United States must walk a fine line. Too many regulations could force business overseas. But too few – as we seem to have now – will lead to disasters like the one that recently befell JPMorgan Chase.

May 23, 2012
Kudos for Keys kids for taking stand on issues
Even if they don’t ultimately get what they want, the students at Keys School who participated in a “mini-protest” during Wednesday night’s school board meeting should be commended. They demonstrated a comprehension of civic duty and democracy in action that’s too rarely seen these days among teenagers.

May 14, 2012
Here’s your sign: Drive carefully
Earlier this week, area law enforcement officials announced the implementation of what they’re calling a “summer safety corridor project.”

May 11, 2012
Kudos for another Red Fern success
Several thousand people showed up last weekend to immerse themselves in the Red Fern Festival, prompting organizers to deem the three-day event a success.

May 2, 2012
Is it pro-life or just austere?
Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman can’t be blamed for worrying that legislation providing prenatal care for illegal immigrants will entice more undocumented women to seek sanctuary in his state.

April 30, 2012
Zimmerman case critical
All Oklahomans – those who favor unfettered gun rights and those who would prefer a level of restriction – should be paying close attention to the George Zimmerman case in Florida. Its outcome will affect how Americans view Second Amendment issues for years to come.

April 16, 2012
What newspapers do for businesses
With political season rolling around, we published a reminder of our policies in Wednesday’s paper. On the heels of that, a couple of people asked for clarification on how we deal with business news.

April 13, 2012
Legislature now listening to teachers?
It appears the lightbulb is finally coming on in the heads of Oklahoma legislators who have displayed such a cavalier attitude about the state’s public school teachers.

April 9, 2012
Time to submit candidacy bids
By the end of next week, Cherokee County residents will know their slate of candidates for this summer’s primary elections, and can gauge how active the local election scene will be into November.

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