ASSOCIATE NEWSLETTER
Blue Ridge Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Sarah Mast, The High Road Agency
NOVEMBER 2020
CONTENTS
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AUGUST 2020 NEWSLETTER
Human Resources
APG East
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OPEN ENROLLMENT, PTO REMINDER, WALKING ON ICE
AWARDS, GRADUATION, WELCOME, REIMAGINED
DIGITAL SALES, VIRTUAL AWARDS, POLITICAL REPORTS
REMEMBERING ASSOCIATES
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER As I write this, the 2020 election results are still being tallied, and no candidate has been declared the winner. Regardless of who you voted for, I’m just glad you did. The record turnout says a lot about our democracy. And speaking of democracy, the old saying holds true: “Where there is no free press, there is no democracy.” Given that, I’d like to take this opportunity to commend our newsrooms around the country for their coverage of the presidential race, particularly considering how divisive this election has been and the turmoil that has surrounded it. Regarding COVID-19, since we continue to see infections rise in almost every state in which we have offices, APG will continue to mandate, and enforce, face coverings at all times in our facilities, in addition to the other associate safety precautions we’ve established. Company-wide, our infection rate is very low, which I believe is a direct result of the protocols we’ve put in place, as well as the personal safety strategies you’ve adopted outside the office. Let’s all continue to be diligent and focused on our well-being. In other news, I’m on my way to visit our facilities in Maryland – my first visits to APG offices since March. I’m excited to be back on the travel trail, and will make visits to as many of our locations as I can to make up for lost time. Like most businesses during this pandemic, we continue to face economic headwinds but I’m very proud of how APG teams around the country have stayed the course and pulled together for the benefit of the entire company. I want you all to know that I realize it hasn’t been easy and that I appreciate your efforts. We’re all having to do more with less, and it can take a toll. Your health and well-being are of the utmost importance to APG, so please be sure to take care of yourself and take that PTO. We all need a break once in a while, and when you do, your PTO is there for you. I’m looking forward to 2021 – which I hope will be better than 2020 and much more joyful and uplifting! Thanks again for all of your hard work, and just remember, we’re all in this together! Sincerely, Mark 3
HUMAN RESOURCES WE ARE ENCOURAGING
ALL ASSOCIATES TO USE THEIR PTO
VIRTUAL BENEFITS FAIR
Many have built up their PTO and we will be selectively approving PTO over the holiday season to ensure we have a full staff to operate our newspapers at all sites. Consider a long weekend with a Friday/Monday combination. You are allowed to carry over 80 hours into the new year so please schedule your PTO soon so you can receive the time off you ask for now as later it may be restricted depending on how many Associates ask for the same days off. We know how hard you work and recognize the importance of providing you with time for rest and relaxation. View PTO Policies online at: hr.adamspg.com/handbook
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OPEN ENROLLMENT TO BENEFITS VIRTUAL FAIR WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 23 THROUGH DECEMBER 4, 2020 FOR A JANUARY 1, 2021 EFFECTIVE DATE. We are excited to announce the APG Virtual Benefits Fair, which features important resources and allows Associates to ask questions directly to our benefit providers. There are a lot of changes to benefits so all Associates will need to renew their benefit selections. Don’t forget to visit the information booth for a schedule of events. You will also be able to download your 2021 Benefits Decision Guide.
SAFETY
ARE YOU READY FOR WINTER?
TIPS FOR WALKING ON ICE AND SNOW.
THE SNOW & ICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
OFFERS TIPS FOR WALKING IN ICE AND SNOW:
WEAR PROPER FOOTWEAR. Wear under. Falling snow and ice can cause injuries. shoes with heavy treading and a flat bottom that ANTICIPATE ICE. What appears to be wet place the entire foot on the surface of the ground.
WEAR THINGS THAT HELP YOU SEE AND BE SEEN. Wear sunglasses so you can
see. Also, bright and reflective clothing can help you be seen by drivers.
PLAN AHEAD. Walk consciously on icy sidewalks and parking lots. Look up to see where the next icy spots are and be aware of any vehicles near you.
pavement may be black ice, so approach it with caution. Ice will often appear in the mornings, so be more aware in the early hours.
TAKE STEPS SLOWLY. When walking down steps, take them slowly and deliberately. Plant your feet securely on each step and be sure to have a firm grip on the handrail. ENTER BUILDINGS SLOWLY. The floors of buildings may be covered in melted snow and
LISTEN. Avoid listening to music or talking ice, so check the entrance and try to step on any
on the phone while walking in icy or snowy conditions. Pedestrians need to be able to hear approaching traffic or other noises.
AVOID SHORTCUTS. A shortcut path may be dangerous because it is less likely that snow and ice removal occurred.
DIGI-KNOW
LOOK UP. Be aware of what you’re walking
rugs in the doorways.
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APG EAST
DAILY TIMES BRINGS HOME 6 FIRST PLACE AWARDS THE DAILY TIMES
The Daily Times, in Maryville, Tennessee, won six first-place awards and placed in 25 categories during the Tennessee Press Association’s virtual awards ceremony covering work published in the calendar year 2019. The awards, co-sponsored by the University of Tennessee and TPA, were presented via Zoom after TPA’s summer convention in Pigeon Forge was postponed and then canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Based on the points system, the Maryville paper finished second in its circulation category for the general excellence award, losing to Johnson City by eight points, or the equivalent of two second-place awards. The Daily Times’ six first-place awards were for best education reporting by Amy Beth Miller, best business coverage, best sports writing, best special issue or section, and community lifestyles and best single feature, both honoring the work of Melanie Tucker.
ALL OF THE CATEGORIES AND DAILY TIMES WINNERS WERE: • Best business coverage, first place, Andrew Jones, Waylon Cunningham, Melanie Tucker, Robert Norris and J. Todd Foster • Best education reporting, first place, Amy Beth Miller • Best feature photograph, third place, Scott Keller
SPORTS
TITLEDAY
AT LEAST IT WASN’T TO MEMPHIS Tigers upset Ole Miss. 6B
PREP HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS PAST WEEK. 3B
PREPS 3B | BASEBALL 4B | COLLEGE FOOTBALL 5B | MARYVILLE COLLEGE 9B THE DAILY TIMES 1B
A State worse than death BY STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer
KNOXVILLE — Georgia State was the unlikeliest of candidates to produce one of the signature victories in this college football season’s opening Saturday. The Panthers never had beaten a Power Five team. The Sun Belt program was coming off a 2-10 season in which it lost its last seven games. None of that mattered Saturday as Dan Ellington threw two
‘I’m disgusted, to be honest. I’m not going to sugarcoat this.’ Jarrett Guarantano
Tennessee quarterback
touchdown passes and ran for a third score to help 26-point underdog Georgia State shock Tennessee 38-30 and produce one of the biggest stunners in the nearly century-long history of Neyland Stadium. Just don’t tell the Panthers it was an upset. “One of the happiest days of my life by far,” Georgia State linebacker Ed Curney said. “We knew it was going to happen. We prepared all week. Coaches told us all week if we do what we are coached to do, we play fast, have fun, play our game, this would be the outcome.” Georgia State coach Shawn Elliott certainly knows about upsets. He was an assistant coach at Appalachian State when the Mountaineers — a Football Championship Subdivision program at the time — stunned a fifth-ranked Michigan squad in the first week of the 2007 season. “Two totally different scenarios,” Elliott said. “We had 63 scholarships (then), going to play the Michigan Wolverines with 85. We walked in here with 83 scholarships. They possibly had 85, I’m not sure. We were on an even scale, so to speak.” The hard times for Tennessee were evident from a look at the Neyland Stadium stands. Although the announced attendance was 85,503, thousands of fans apparently left at halftime and others headed for shaded areas, leaving plenty of sections of the 102,455-seat facility virtually empty as Georgia State celebrated its victory. The closest Georgia State had come to beating a Power Five team before Saturday was in SEE VOLS, 7B
SEASON OPENER: GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS 38, TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS 30
Tennessee has further to go than anyone knew
<< The Daily Times earned an award for headline writing for the 12th straight year.
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ometimes major upsets are memorable because of a single play. Michigan fans often are reminded by the Wolverines’ 2007 loss to Appalachian State when they see the last-second field goal get blocked. From the same year, Southern California fans are haunted by Stanford’s short touchdown pass in the final minute of their team’s one-point loss despite being favored by 40. Tennessee fans are not so lucky. The Vols suffered a 38-30 loss Georgia State on Saturday because of a laundry list of issues that never should have been in question, and it’s fair to wonder if making a high ascent to the promiCOREY nence they once ROEPKEN enjoyed is realistic in the next five years. Coach Jeremy Pruitt’s first season did not go well, but when he had a chance to explain how much he had to fix with the program during that first year, it was reasonable to give him a pass. The players were out of shape and undersized. Some of them didn’t have the right attitude. Given a chance to tear up the foundation and then lay it the way he would like, he began saying publicly that he liked the direction the program was headed. Those are the kind of words that allow Vols fans to start dreaming of making a bowl game and of beating rival FlorWADE PAYNE | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ida on the road for just the secGEORGIA STATE HEAD COACH Shawn Elliott is doused by his players after the Panthers defeated Tennessee , 38-30, on ond time in 15 years. Eventually, Saturday in Knoxville for the school’s first win over a Power Five opponent. the fans likely dreamed, Tennessee might beat Georgia and Alabama. Instead, Tennessee lost to Tennessee entered Georgia State sacked MORE COLLEGE FOOTBALL Saturday’s game havJarrett Guarantano four Georgia State – a team that won ing won 20 consecutimes. Call that a sign TOP 25: Florida Atlantic smacked in two games last season and was tive season openers at the turn Lane by Ohio State. 5B Tennessee’s offensive picked to repeat its last-place Neyland Stadium. It’s TOP 25: Seminoles blown over by line still has work to do. finish in the Sun Belt Conferlast season-opening loss in KnoxBoise after moving for hurricane. 5B ence this year. ville was 1983 when Pittsburgh The Volunteers fumThe Vols, who were favored SEC: Tide rolls over Duke. 6B by a whopping 26 points Satpulled the trick 13-3. bled four times, losing SEC: Holy Toledo — Kentucky rallies urday, had not lost a game to two of those to the a non-Power Five team since Georgia State had lost twice to escape upset. 6B Panthers. With Guaran2008 when it lost to Wyoming all 10 games it had tano’s interception, UT — a span of 20 games. played against Power VOLS: Ga. State breaks out in song gave it up three times to Georgia following win. 7B Five teams. State, which had one fumble. SEE FURTHER, 7B
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BY TROY PROVOST-HERON troy.provost-heron@thedailytimes.com
Elijah Chenier carried Maryville College to a shared USA South Athletic Conference title in 2016 and an outright conference championship in 2018, breaking the program record for rushing yards in a single season and the all-time career mark in those respective seasons. It was going to be nearly impossible to replace his impact, but TOM SHERLIN | THE DAILY TIMES Marcus Pierce — the lightning RUNNING BACK TEVIN THROWER runs the ball during an Aug. 15 drill as the to Chenier’s thunder — made the Maryville College football team held its first practice of fall camp at the prac- Scots think they had a chance. tice field on the MC campus. That is until the junior running
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D3 FOOTBALL SEASON OPENER BERRY COLLEGE AT MARYVILLE COLLEGE 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
back made an unexpected departure from the program this offseason, leaving an even greater void in the backfield. “Marcus Pierce is an exceptional player that made me look like a really good football coach, but more importantly Marcus Pierce is a good person,” Maryville College coach Shaun Hayes told The Daily Times. “He’s a guy that I have a really good relationship
Volleyball Scots battle in classic. 9B MC soccer squads get early test. 9B with and a guy that I care for deeply, and I know he feels the same. “We talked a lot over the summer, and he was very up front and very honest. The most important role to me as a football coach is to be a mentor of young men and advise them and support them. He’s more to me than a football player, and I want the best for him.” With the season set to kick SEE BACKFIELD, 9B
Ian Gatlinl
Garrett Russell
RAVENWOOD: The health of Maryville freshman kicker Corbin Price is something to watch for. He made a 37-yard field goal in the semifinals against Oakland but gave way to senior linebacker and backup kicker Seth Orren the rest of the game. Ravenwood possesses its own weapon at kicker with Luke Akers, the son of former NFL kicker David Akers. The UCLA commit was a TSSAA Kicker of the Year finalist after making eight field goals and 54 extra points. The Raptors may try to avoid punting to Davis, who is averaging 22.4 yards a return this season.
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The graphics from The Daily Times design center, such as this state championship preview graphic, were rated the best among Tennessee newspapers by size and third among all publications .>>
WR Tanner Shiver Markel Fortenbeery
TE Brody Sloan Sean Ward LT Mason Hobby Sal Schito LG Tommy Ledford Jay Adams C Seth Hair Andrew Dutton RG Trevor Abdella Alec Murrett RT Fisher Coalson West Stadel
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The Rebels and the Raptors are developing quite the rivalry meeting each other for the state championship in three of the past six years. Maryville knocked off Ravenwood in 2014 and lost in 2015.
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Maryville’s first-team offense has scored on 21 of 28 postseason drives — six of those seven empty possessions came against Oakland.
The Daily Times won second-place honors in Automotive Ads, for Harper Auto Square, and in Reader Contests for the newspaper’s Christmas ornament contest. In the Professional Services category, the newspaper received third place honors for a Blount Hearing and Speech Services ad, “Remember the Sound?” The honored ads were the work of the advertising, creative services and classified departments of The Daily Times, particularly Bobbie McCoy, Quentin Anthony, Donna Wilson, David Clabough and Val Sandmeier.
THE DAILY TIMES PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW
WITHOUT A SEASONABLE DOUBT
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MARYVILLE (14-0) Region 2-6A champions
DE Reggie Grimes
at William Blount* ............ W ...... 42-0 Bearden ............................... W ......47-14 at Cleveland* ..................... W .....49-14 at Alcoa ............................... W ........ 17-3 at Farragut .......................... W .....35-24 Fulton .................................. W .....49-19 Bradley Central* ................ W ....... 42-7 at Ooltewah* ..................... W ...... 38-0 McMinn County* ................ W ...... 30-0 Heritage* ............................ W .....66-14
Aleko Szellan
DT Myles Dawson Jadon Moore
DT Graham Barton
LB Avery Miller
Gabriel Sleenhof DE Bryan Rice Zack Maaske
Richard Davis
LB Emmanuel Colson Andrew Dudas
LB Jordan Smith
Richard Davis
WHEN MARYVILLE HAS THE BALL
PLAYOFFS Science Hill ......................... W ...... 42-0 Farragut............................... W ...... 42-0 at Dobyns-Bennett ........... W .....45-10 Oakland ............................... W ........12-0
CB Garrett Moorman
Myles Pollard
WR Shane Craig
CB Jackson Jett
Trevor Andrews
Albert Davis
Playoff Appearances: 40 (127-23) Title Game Appearances: 24 (16-7) State Championships: 16 (2017, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1978, 1976, 1970)
QB Brian Garcia Brenden Dickinson RB Antonio Rice Connor Pace
SS DJ Burks Tanner Shiver
TE Jacob Briningstool TNicolas Raum
LT Gabriel Sleenhof
RAVENWOOD (13-1)
FS Drew Crowder
Region 6-6A runner-up
Caleb Rouse
DE Zach Braden
Centennial* ........................ W .... 49-21 at Blackman ....................... W ...... 16-13 Franklin* ............................. W ...... 28-0 Pulaski Acad (Ark) ............ W ..... 61-47 at Brentwood* ................... L ...... 14-25 at Dickson County* ........... W ...... 70-6 at CPA .................................. W ....... 24-7 Smyrna ................................ W ...... 38-0 Cane Ridge .......................... W ..... 28-15 Independence* .................. W .....40-14
Hagan Webb
Trent Baldwin
NT Colton Peek
Trent Holloway
DE Ethan Ensley
LG Anthony Jensen C Graham Barton Anthony Jensen
Adrian Gumm
LB Lou Burchfield
Mason May
LB Seth Orren
Jace Vincent
Erik Townsend
RG Gregory Bafalis
LB Matthew Brooks
Trent Holloway
Brayden Hoy
RT Luke Shouse
LB Mason Shelton Brock Garner
WR Andrew Mason
PLAYOFFS Stewarts Creek................... W ...... 35-0 at Cane Ridge ..................... W ...... 35-0 at Brentwood ..................... W ...... 34-6 Houston............................... W ......42-21
Julien Sidney
WR Ross Johnston Trevor Andrews
CB William Myers Thomas Fry
WHEN RAVENWOOD HAS THE BALL
BY THE NUMBERS
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Maryville is looking for its sixth TSSAA state football championship this decade. The only program with more titles over the past 10 seasons is Alcoa with seven.
The Daily Times also won five awards in the Tennessee Press Association’s 2020 Ideas Contest for advertising and circulation. The Daily Times took first place in the Food Store category with a Hot Rods ‘50s Diner ad.
RAVENWOOD RAPTORS
FS Ben Severance
COACHING REBELS: The success Maryville’s coaching staff has had over the years speaks for itself, but it hasn’t had to do much more than draw up a game plan each week this season. The Rebels have been selfmotivated ever since last season’s semifinal loss to Oakland.
Reciprocal judging for TPA’s annual contest is done with another state’s association. This year, the Georgia Press Association judged 1,341 entries from 72 of the Tennessee Press Association’s 129 member newspapers.
SS Jackson Fisher
DEFENSE REBELS: There were doubts about the quality of this Rebel defense entering the season, but those were silenced a long time ago. Maryville has been at its best against the most prolific offenses on its schedule, limiting Alcoa, Bradley Central, McMinn County and Oakland to a combined 10 points. The Raptors are stout as well. Senior defensive end Reggie Grimes II is the top-rated prospect in the state and recently committed to Oklahoma.
MARYVILLE REBELS
QB Cade Chambers Carson Jones RB Travonis Hodge Parker McGill
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Playoff Appearances: 11 (30-8) Title Game Appearances: 5 (2-2) State Championships: 2 (2015, 2005)
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STATISTICALLY SPEAKING MARYVILLE REBELS PASSING
Cmp-Att
Yds
TD/Int
114-169 34-50 2-2
1,878 482 117
29/7 9/0 2/0
RUSHING Player
Att
Parker McGill Travonis Hodge Cade Chambers Noah Vaughn
Yds
YPC
TD
176 126 72 34
1,259 888 462 190
7.2 7.0 6.4 5.6
10 13 6 1
Player
Rec
Yds
YPC
TD
A.J. Davis Ashton Maples Brody Sloan Tanner Shiver
46 29 26 8
731 687 359 194
15.9 23.7 13.8 24.2
11 12 5 4
PATs
FGs
72-74 1-2
5-7 0-1
RECEIVING
KICKING Player
Corbin Price Seth Orren
Lg
Pts
37 x
87 1
Player
Punts-yds
Avg
Lg
Brody Sloan
10-239
23.9
32
PUNTING
RAVENWOOD RAPTORS
TOTAL OFFENSE
Player
Cade Chambers Carson Jones A.J. Davis
PASSING
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RAVENWOOD
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MARYVILLE
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Yds
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Player
Brian Garcia Trevor Andrews
Player
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Tony Rice Brian Garcia Reggie Grimes Conner Pace
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7.5 2.4 4.8 2.1
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Yds
YPC
TD
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Yds
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Player
Andrew Mace Jake Briningstool Ross Johnston Trevor Andrews
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199 YPG
Player
PATs
FGs
Lg
Pts
Luke Akers
54
8
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PUNTING
MARYVILLE AVERAGES 40 PPG MARYVILLE HAS ALLOWED 8 PPG
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THE EDGE FUND REBELS: Maryville scores in bunches, and it does so with a vast array of playmakers. Tennessee commit Tee Hodge and junior running back Parker McGill each average more than seven yards a carry. Senior wide receivers A.J. Davis and Ashton Maples are threats to score any time the touch the ball, and senior quarterback Cade Chambers is more than capable of getting it to them. Ravenwood is a little more one-dimensional, but quarterback Brian Garcia has carried its offense.
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MESSENGER REIMAGINED THE ATHENS MESSENGER
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By Kaitlin Thorne The world is changing, and we are changing with it. Today, you’ll notice new updates to The Messenger. It’s fresher, cleaner, and more suited to your modern lifestyle. We’ve worked on this for months and teased readers in the paper for weeks. Now it’s finally here.
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The Athens Messenger reimagined.
WHY The Athens Messenger has been an Athens County institution for 172 years. We’re proud of this historical legacy, but part of maintaining this legacy is to make sure that it aligns with its readers and their needs. Publisher Mark Cohen and I felt that the time had come for something new. The design of the newspaper had begun to feel stagnant. It was time for an upgrade. The Messenger is here to serve its loyal readers, and we’ve heard you. This design is here to meet your needs.
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CHANGES Perhaps the most noticeable change is what we in the industry call the “rail” on A1 - the single column on the left-handed side. Here, you will find 3 Things to Know, our new feature. The content of 3 Things to Know will at times, be three important facts from that day’s edition. Other days you will read three important things going on in the community or interesting facts that are relevant to your life. Additionally, the rail will be the home of the newspaper overview. You will now find the two-day weather report, obituary listings, the index, and our Subscriber of the Day in the rail. The choice of font and its size has also changed. It is now bigger, lighter, and easier to read. You asked for this, and we listened. Our headlines are also bolder, making the top stories easier to find. We’ve added photos to both story teasers at the top of A1. The text describing the teasers is lighter and cleaner. Throughout the paper, we’ve added touches of our signature blue color to draw attention to certain features. At the end of our articles, you will find the reporter’s email address, giving you an easy way to contact them regarding either the story or any news tips you may have. We’ve updated the headers at the tops of our pages, giving each page a new modern look.
THE PROCESS The redesign process began in the spring. After speaking with different community members regarding their likes
and dislikes of the Messenger, and analyzing how and why we did things, I had a set number of items in mind that I was looking to address. We worked with a consultant, David Arkin, to help us through the process. We then printed a test run of our new look and distributed the newspaper to Associates and members of our sister publications for feedback. From there, we met with a small redesign team to implement the changes and tease you, the reader, with the subtle ad campaign you’ve seen over the last month.
OUR FUTURE Overall, we hope that this redesign will be a breath of fresh air for the newspaper. We’ve reimagined what our newspaper could be. Our staff is proud to work at such a historical paper, and our commitment to covering breaking news, monitoring local government and public institutions while highlighting what’s happening in your community will not falter. We remain your hometown news source. Since its founding in 1848, the Athens Messenger has left a legacy of journalistic integrity. We look forward to upholding this standard and serving you for many years to come.
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SOMEONE HAD TO SAVE GRADUATION SUN COAST MEDIA After the North Port High School graduation was canceled twice in my town - including the outdoor ceremony at the new stadium where the Atlanta Braves practice, I realized these seniors wouldn’t have closure.
The senior who checked herself into a mental health facility after learning the second graduation was canceled, was invited to create a class mural for display at the event and sing for fellow seniors.
I turned to one of my best friends, Cody, for help organizing graduation for the 525 seniors. With only 11 days to plan, he got to work.
That day we celebrated students who overcame intense situations, including a mother who died by suicide, an athlete who broke his neck at a football game a year and a half earlier, and an autistic young man who earned a 4.0 GPA despite not speaking until he was 8.
Before long, businesses, non-profits, and parents were pitching in with donations to rent a stage, sound system, buy custom masks and T-shirts, signs, etc. Another friend spent hours creating a program. Together we raised $11,000. You would think that being married to a city commissioner would’ve made it easier to rent the $1,800 green space in front of city hall for the ceremony, - but it actually seemed much harder. We were charged $890 for two Road and Drainage
Englewood Community Editor and longtime North Port resident Elaine Allen-Emrich addresses the crowd at the recent alternative graduation. workers to stand in front of barricades (which they called traffic control). The city made us comply with 19 provisions, including social distancing between husbands and wives (parents) of the seniors. They wanted to charge $1,500 for two armed police officers (in anticipation of a protest). They backed off when I asked who would protest an alternative graduation in our town?
Neither Cody nor I have children in high school, but we knew it brought closure in a year that stole their prom, grad bash, and scholarship ceremonies. We knew it was the right thing to do for the senior’s mental health. We hope we don’t have to hijack graduation again, and if so, maybe we will have more than 11 days to do it.
The mayor and vice mayor refused to attend. So, we invited our U.S. Congressman, a Florida Representative, a school board member (the others refused to come for fear of COVID-19), a county commissioner, and four commissioners, including one from the next county over. They all came to support our seniors. Some gave powerful speeches (in the rain). The Florida governor sent a letter to students, and the city made a proclamation. After NPHS seniors had their in-person graduation cancelled by the school, Englewood Community Editor Elaine Allen-Emrich and a team of volunteers created a socially distanced alternative graduation for students and their families.
We had to have three ceremonies due to CDC guidelines. All seniors wore masks. The singers, who were supposed to perform at the canceled graduation, picked a new song for our alternative graduation. The girl whose father was a city cop, died in his sleep, sang the National Anthem.
A proud mom embraces her daughter after she sang for the crowd at the alternative graduation.
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GONDOLIER AGAIN TOPS IN NEWSPAPER CONTEST THE VENICE GONDOLIER SUN From left, Daily Sun Publisher Glen Nickerson, Adams Publishing Florida President Mike Beatty, Our Town Editor Kim Cool, Venice Gondolier Sun Editor Scott Lawson, Venice Gondolier Sun Senior Writer Bob Mudge and Daily Sun Digital Editor Ron Dupont Jr. stand in front of recent awards as Lawson holds the newest — the 2020 Florida Weekly Newspaper Contest Sweepstakes award.
The Venice Gondolier Sun, again, was recognized by the Florida Press Association as the Sweepstakes Winner for its division in the 2020 Florida Weekly Newspaper Contest. The FPA tallies up all the awards received by each newspaper involved on a point structure, with the top-earning paper receiving the Sweepstakes award.
Sports Photo and Portfolio Photography. Nathan Lane and Bob Mudge were credited with the Editorial Page Award; Vinnie Portell for the Sports Spot News Story and Tim Kern with the Sports Photo. Adam Hutchinson was the winner of first place for the Portfolio Photography Award, along with the Robert J. Ellison Memorial Award.
“I’m extremely proud of the Gondolier continuing its fine tradition of being named Florida’s Best Community newspaper,” Adams Publishing Florida President Mike Beatty said. “Our news staff work extremely hard every day, providing our readers content that is relevant and important to their daily lives.”
Hutchinson was praised by the judges for “The Nature of Venice.”
The Gondolier Sun is in Division B for newspapers with a circulation between 4,000 and 13,000.
Judges also appreciated the Gondolier for both its Editorial Page and its editorials.
It received first-place awards for its Editorial Page, Editorial, Sports Spot News Story,
“What can I say?” the judge wrote. “These photos just set the bar that no one else can reach this year. The nature. The movement. The colors. All are simply brilliant. Kudos.”
“The Venice Gondolier Sun pulls no punches with compelling, well-written editorials relevant to its community. Strong leadership,” a judge wrote.
Second-place awardees from the Venice Gondolier Sun included Don Moore for Community History; Victoria VillanuevaMarquez for Education Feature; Audrey Blackwell for Feature Story: Non-profile and Mark Seiden for Sports Column. The third-place awardees for the Gondolier included the staff for its Sports Page or Section; Greg Giles for Education news; Kim Cool for Arts, Entertainment & Review Reporting; Bob Mudge for Outdoor & Recreation; Betsy Calvert for Agricultural & Environmental Reporting; Bob Mudge for Investigative Reporting; Ron Bates for Original Local Editorial Cartoon, Lisa Guscette for Reader Generated Photo and Vinnie Portell for Sports Feature Story. The Gondolier has been in business in Venice for about 75 years. The newspaper has earned the award eight years in a row, dating back to 2013 and 17 times since 2000.
REMEMBERING DAWN ADAMS NEWTON For more than 40 years Dawn was employed with The Daily Reflector in the Advertising division. Dawn will be fondly remembered for her love of family, strong work ethic, as well as her warm personality. She was a giving person with the biggest heart who befriended many and was a caregiver by nature. She cared for her husband, mother-in-law, and mother until their deaths. Dawn’s passion was animals, especially cats and dogs. She has rescued many over the years and taken them in herself when she could not find suitable homes. Everyone knew they only had to call her if an animal was abandoned-she couldn’t say no. She also was a frequent visitor to Spay Today, where she took hundreds of wild cats to be spayed, at her own expense. The vet there and Dawn became good friends. She also loved watching NASCAR races, especially Ryan Newman. Dawn would take one day off every year, her birthday, and go to a race.
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many things are different, but some things remain the same at the Athens county fair this year. kids are wearing masks and there is social distancing, but the animals are the same and the excitement of having your animal reviewed by an expert judge is still there. dalton Brooks loads his rabbit into a cage for the market Rabbit show.
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circulation. After 17 years, he became Circulation Director for a publication in Athens, GA. The Athens Messenger is From there, he moved around to proud to announce that Linnie different publications throughPride is taking on the role of out the southern United States. Distribution and Audience De“I’ve been doing this for 50 velopment Director for the Ohio years, I’ve made a few stops,” Division of Adams Publishing Pride said. Group, the Messenger’s parent Given Pride’s tenure in the company. industry, he has been witness to Pride brings 50 years of pro- a vast number of changes. fessional experience to the role, “Back in those days (when having started his career in the he started) I had to collect from newspaper industry in 1969 at every customer every week at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the door, now nobody collects in his hometown of Richmond, at the Idoor,” said.doing “I’ve always enjoyed serving; don’tPride mind VA. He began his career as a what’s necessary. Newspapering in general is one carrier, eventually working in sEE PRidE oN PAGE A6 linnie Pride By kAitliN thoRNE MESSENGER EDITOR
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LINNIE PRIDE TO TEAM APG OHIO/MICHIGAN
The Ohio/Michigan team of APG is proud to announce that Linnie Pride is taking on the role of Distribution and Audience Development Director for the Ohio Division of Adams Publishing Group, the Pike County News Watchman’s parent company. Pride brings 50 years of professional experience to the role, having started his career in the newspaper industry in 1969 at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, in his hometown of Richmond, VA. After 17 years there, he became Circulation Director for a publication in Athens, GA, followed by a stint in Savannah, GA, for the same company. Among his other stops were a corporate role with CNHI. “I’ve been doing this for 50 years; I’ve made a few stops,” Pride said. “Back in my early days I had to collect from every customer every week at the door; now nobody collects at the door,” Pride said. “Changes? Absolutely, lots of changes, but it’s a valuable profession and it’s an honorable profession to be a part of. It’s been a good ride. I don’t think I would’ve done it for 50 years if I didn’t love it,” Pride said. Working on the circulation side of the industry seems to have been a perfect fit for Pride, who says that he enjoys knowing that people depend on him.
of the greater jobs in society, from reporting down to getting it into someone’s hands,” Pride said. “It’s rooting for the Buckeyes, but here I am,” Pride said. fEAtuRE oBituARiEs WEAt aiNdEX good feeling knowing that after todAy’s all the hard work In addition to the college environment, Pride is that everybody else has put in, you’re the final step Classified .. A9-10 Editorial .......... A4 Jacob Gilmore , 24, of Athens throwback thursday: looking forward to being surrounded by the hills todAy’s August 2010 Athens County Fair Patrick hanson, 77, of Somerset Mostly Clo inComics the delivery getting it to the people. ............. A8 process Obituariesof ....... A2 and nature. He enjoys going for walks and loves High 89 mary Pedigo, 89, of Athens That’s rewarding for me.” “critters.” Community ..... A6 Sports .............. A7
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CITIZEN’S O’HARA WINS
1ST PLACE FLORIDA PRESS AWARD KEY WEST CITIZEN Senior Key West Citizen and Free Press reporter Timothy O’Hara was named a first-place winner at the 2020 Florida Press Association’s Weekly Newspaper Contest awards ceremony, which were announced Friday. O’Hara won in the prestigious “Breaking News Story” category in Division B, which is based on daily newspaper circulation from 4,000 to 13,000. O’Hara beat the Jacksonville Record & Observer with his December 2019 sotry about veteran Monroe County prosecutor Colleen Dunne, who eventually resigned her post after O’Hara story, admitting to the Florida Bar that she withheld important, crucial evidence
from a defense attorney representing a man accused of attempted murder. The case was dubbed the “Tree House Murder” in 2017. Even though the story did not make headlines outside of the Florida Keys then, in the two years following, elements of the “Tree House Murder” case had already made national headlines. O’Hara’s continued investigations once again brought it to national recognition. O’Hara’s reporting also resulted in seasoned Monroe County Sheriff Office investigator Capt. Penny Phelps being fired by Sheriff Rick Ramsay after she was found to have made racially charged statements while investigating the “Tree House Murder.” “We are so proud of the tremendous, consistent
work that Tim conducts for our newspaper, Citizen and Free Press Publisher and Editor Richard Tamborrino said Friday. Adams Publishing Group Regional President Mike Beatty said, “Congratulations to the news team for first place in breaking news. Tim’s story was not only on-point but helped make a change in government structure. Without newspapers, who would be out watchdogs?” The Key West Citizen had not earned a firstplace state award from the Florida Press Association in recent memory, making this accomplishment even more impressive, Tamborrino said.
JERRY BURNES, EDITOR OF MESABI TRIBUNE, HAS MADE THE FIX’S 2020 LIST OF OUTSTANDING POLITICAL REPORTS Jerry Burnes, editor of the Mesabi Tribune, is one of twelve reporters in Minnesota to make The Fix’s 2020 list. The Fix, The Washington Post’s political analysis blog, compiles the list every two years or so. It is an opportunity to honor the best of the best from each of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia. Due to the epic nature of this year’s political news, storylines have played out in states at least as much as they have in Washington. So much of the information reported for these major stories comes from the reporters covering officials in those states. Local reporters covering state and local politics rarely get the attention of their colleagues at the national level but are often covering the very politicians and nation that come to impact the board political landscape. We are proud to have our editor listed as “one to follow” during the playing out of this year’s political season. 11
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ROTHER NAMED APG ECM DIGITAL SALES MANAGER EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA Steve Gall, Adams Publishing Group ECM General Manager/Advertising Director, recently announced the appointment of Aaron Rother as APG ECM Digital Sales Manager. Rother has been a leader in sales across ECM during the 18 months he has been with APG, growing revenue by more than $150,000 year over year. Part of the Revenue Task Force, he has a wealth of digital experience and will now assist in the overall ECM digital sales and acumen effort. “Aaron’s promotion is certainly well-deserved,” said Gall. “In the year and a half he has been with us, he has proven to be extremely knowledgeable and is committed to growing
digital sales for ECM. He’s a go-getter, has a great deal of first-hand experience, and we’re excited about what he brings to the table.” Rother has built a 22-year career in advertising, including print, radio, social media, and digital marketing, as has helped grow many businesses through his work.
“I am excited and motivated to help businesses in our metro area and MMAEs in the ECM family to grow their digital knowledge and revenue, built on ideas and relationships.”
“Every business is different, their goals vary, and I work to find customized, creative solutions for them to market themselves and measure results,” said Rother. “My goal is to be their consultant, their ‘go-to’ source for all things advertising. At the heart of what I do is build lasting relationships; in both the local business community, our media role in the area, and where I volunteer my time.”
Rother lives in Vermillion, Minnesota, with his wife, Danielle, and sons, John (9) and Waylon (18 months). He served on the local Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for seven years and was the Chair in 2018. He also serves on the City Council.
FROM TENNESSEE TO MINNESOTA EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA By Keith Anderson, APG of East Central Minnesota
When a position for an editor became available in our Stillwater, Minnesota location, our first response was to look internally to see if we had any candidates already working for us who might be a good fit or interested. That is our normal process whenever we have an opening, especially an editor role, which is part of a career path for any Associate who starts in our group as a reporter or community editor.
Matt was working at The Daily Times in Maryville, Tennessee. His editor, Mike Sisco, while not eager to lose a reporter, spoke highly of Matt’s reporting and understood his desire to find a home in Minnesota. Matt’s wife, Kadie, who was involved in postdoctoral work in Tennessee, was offered a job in Minnesota, her home state. That became the main motivation for Matt’s decision to look to the North Star state for his next job.
But in addition to an internal search, we also look beyond our backyard, but still within APG, and to our delight, we found a strong and interested candidate in Matt DeBow.
After several conversations and much research by Matt about Stillwater, he accepted our offer and started this past summer, in the middle of a pandemic and heated election season. It’s been
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a hectic pace for sure, but Matt said he’s happy to be here and starting a new home. For many, 2020 has been about stress and fatigue. But for the DeBow family, it has been a year of excitement, energy and new beginnings. And what may be the greatest news yet for Matt and Kadie is that in a matter of months, they will be welcoming their first child into the world, expanding the APG family by one. That’s news that can be appreciated by us all.
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GOING VIRTUAL WITH AWARDS CEREMONY EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA
By Keith Anderson, APG of East Central Minnesota
Every year APG of East Central Minnesota conducts an internal newspaper contest to recognize the significant work of our reporters and editors. If past years are any indication, there will be more than 260 entries in this contest for our 27 newspapers. In many respects, it mirrors our state newspaper association contest. The categories are mostly the same but not separated by circulation classes. Everybody competes against each other, no matter the circulation size of the newspaper. This year we are facing a new and strange world compliments of COVID-19. Our state newspaper association members will be unable to gather to receive awards, something that usually occurs in the seemingly static days of winter. Likewise, our APG contest will also look different as we will not be able to gather our journalists for an afternoon of recognition for their exceptional work.
Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth noting that the gathering of editorial colleagues during the annual convention is something most journalists in Minnesota look forward to. Part of it is being able to meet and talk with friends in this business who have numerous compelling stories to share. But the other benefit is being able to gather in a setting that provides a break, a distraction, from the most challenging part of winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deathly grasp. The high temperature on the first day of the convention in January of this year was 19 degrees. That was balmy, folks. The year before, the first-day temperature at 6 p.m. was -26 degrees.
have one major wrinkle of change...it will be remote.
We are a sturdy breed here in the northland, but we also need escapes during this most desolate stretch of winter. It helps us mentally march through the remaining weeks of brittle temperatures.
All journalists at APG have been producing outstanding content during this unprecedented period in most of our lifetimes. All journalists should know that the highest award you could have earned this year has been achieved multiple times by all of our papers: keeping communities informed, engaged, connected and inspired.
Our internal APG of East Central Minnesota contest will go on as planned, but it will
We will still judge all of the entries and winners will be alerted to their accomplishments. But instead of presenting awards in person, something we look forward to every year, we will be conducting that part of our ceremony remotely through a Zoom event. Yes, we will miss seeing each other and recognizing everyone for their important work this year, but we also know the pandemic will eventually lose steam and we will gather without fear of spreading the virus. Until then, we are staying connected the best we can, but also serving an important role within our communities during an unusual time when everybody is hungry for answers and hope.
Well done.
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LIVING HEALTHIER LIVES WITH BLUE ZONES PROJECT OREGON Newspapers have not historically been bastions of healthy habits, but in Klamath Falls, they’re trying. Five years ago, the Herald and News kicked off a partnership with Blue Zones Project, an international effort to improve quality of life in specific communities, based on extensive study of other communities that exhibit high longevity and low chronic disease rates. The Herald and News had previously played an integral part in an effort called Healthy Klamath, seeking to improve health quality scores in the region. That program included representatives from the local hospital as well as various health organizations across the community. It was formed to improve health scores in a county that regularly ranked at the bottom across the state of Oregon. When Blue Zones was initiated, it only seemed natural that the Herald and News partner with the organization to give it every chance at success.
Mark Dobie, publisher of the Herald and News, inked a deal that put Blue Zones in the building. Merritt Driscoll, executive director of Blue Zones Project Klamath Falls, says she appreciates the continued partnership and the opportunities for success that it brings.
With the Blue Zones’ help, Herald and News Associates have the information they need to lead healthier lifestyles.
“From the beginning, Herald and News has been one of our foundational partners, ensuring we are able to connect with the community and reach a broader audience in Klamath Falls with our work.” Driscoll said. “We’ve appreciated their support every step of the way and enjoy calling them neighbors.” In the meantime, the Herald and News continues to be a vehicle for Blue Zones to extend its message across the region. “We’re proud of our relationship with Blue Zones,” Dobie said. “It’s great to have a partnership and tenant that we enjoy every day.”
PR and Marketing Manager Kendra Santiago and Relationship Manager Jessie Hecocta stay healthy in the West Wing of the Herald and News building.
CONGRATULATIONS CONTEST WINNERS!
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APG WEST
REMEMBERING CAROLE BOETTNER
MOURNING THE LOSS OF RON TURNER
BEAR RIVER PUBLISHING Carole Janae Boettner, age 52 of Preston, Idaho, left this earth unexpectantly on September 19, 2020. She was born on March 14, 1968, in Murray, Utah to Keith John Larsen and Janae Evans Larsen. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. She married David John Boettner on February 29, 2004, in Preston, Idaho. They shared a wonderful life together. They were inseparable, and if you saw one, you saw them both. They spent many hours on the kitchen floor dancing the night away. Between them, they were blessed with six children. Brandalee (Chance) Williams of Nibley, Utah. Jareth (Tabatha) Christensen of Preston Idaho, David Boettner Jr. of Sheridon, Oregon, Danielle (Cris) Irribarra of Nibley, Utah, Josh (Shelbee) Boettner of Garland, Utah, Crystal (Critter) Chavez of Logan, Utah. And 13 grandchildren who know her as Nana. She was also blessed to be reunited with her sister Susan (Dave) Delgado. She grew up with many cousins and developed a love for riding horses. Just like her Mother Janae did. In fact, when she and Dave started dating, she showed up at his home on the back of a horse. She loved to read and did so daily without fail. She had quite a library of books she had read, not to mention the books she had accumulated on her kindle. She also had a love for music and could tell you all about the bands she listened to, right down to each musician and their families. She loved to take the boat out and fish. Dave and Carole would stay out on the lake until she was ready to stop, which would be nightfall if Dave didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t head for shore. She had many bragging rights as she often beat Dave at first, biggest, and most. She also loved bowling, which she did from a small child until a few years ago when she had surgery. She loved the ladies she bowled with and the fun-filled bowling tournaments they would go to. Even after she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bowl anymore, the ladies Aunt Berna Dee, Linda B., and Linda M. would have monthly dinner dates
to keep up with each other and share memories and laughs. She had recently become quite the experimental cook and had fun trying many new things. She would print out recipes and tweak them the way she felt they would be better and most of her dishes were delicious. She spent years collecting unicorns, which she recently began sharing with her granddaughter BrookeLynn. She loved hoarding plants and taking care of flowerbeds, which she built by hand. She loved woodworking and building such things as shelves and flower boxes. She loved the family get-together at Christmas when Santa would show up with gifts for the kids and watching their excitement upon his arrival. She was accident-prone and would always have some sort of bruise or scrape. Her most recent incident resulted in a broken wrist, which led to an incredible amount of bonding time with her husband, Dave, while he took care of her, including washing and braiding her hair. Her biggest love was her family. She enjoyed the backyard barbeques and kids camping in the back yard. She loved being surrounded by her children and grandchildren and the friends that would show up to play. She loved getting rowdy by the fires or dancing in the kitchen with the kids. She loved playing yard darts with the kids and showing her skills. She had a great love for her neighbors Jeremy, Steph, and Liam. She was very accepting and supportive but would definitely let you know if she thought you were being stupid. She loved music loud. And she loved her family immensely!
Ron Turner, our PT Press Mechanic/Driver passed away unexpectedly on the morning of September 13, 2020. Ron spent his career in the newspaper business. Ron worked as the Press Maintenance Supervisor for the Idaho Press in Nampa. He served in that capacity until retiring in February, 2019. After retiring, Ron came back to work part-time at the Idaho Press. The family has requested in lieu of flowers donations to be sent to the Cougar Athletic Fund (CAF). Website: foundation.wsu.edu/ give then enter Cougar Athletic Fund (CAF) in the fund search bar.
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DON’T KNOW WHOM TO CALL? CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES. JO ANN HOPSON, PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS
APG Vice President of Human Resources All states, Wyoming, particularly TN/NC/ VA/MN/WI/FL joann.hopson@adamspg.com 423.620.8771
TOM CLOUTIER
Talent Acquisition Director for APG HR Manager – APG Maryland/Ohio tcloutier@adamspg.com 410.770.4159
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DEB BROOKS
HR Manager – APG Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming dbrooks@skagitpublishing.com 360.416.2187
GWEN DAVIS
HR Manager - Greenville, Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City, Key West, FL gdavis@apgenc.com 252.366.8139
STEPHANIE LUEBKE
HR Generalist, APG Southern Wisconsin sluebke@apgenc.com 608.755.8360
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For any successful referral of friends, family members, or professional acquaintances, you will receive the following payment: • $100 for any person you refer after he or she completes 30 days of employment • $200 for any person you refer after he or she completes 90 days of employment • $300 for any person you refer after he or she completes 1 year of employment There The is NO situation in which an incentive will be paid for any Associate who leaves for any reason prior to being employed for 30 days. To receive a referral incentive, the person making the referral must be an Associate of the company on the day the referred Associate is hired AND the day the referral bonus is due to be paid.
$300
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Please be aware that no Associate is authorized to make an offer of employment to any individual or promise employment of any type. All decisions regarding employment offers will be made solely by management. Only one referral incentive will be issued for each new Associate; it will be paid to the first eligible person to submit the form below to your APG Human Resources representative. Former Associates who may be rehired by the company are NOT considered to be a new referral and therefore will not be eligible for a referral incentive payment.
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MOVIE NIGHT
MOVIE NIGHT NOW PLAYING: GRUMPY OLD MEN
For your chance to be the lucky winner of an APG Swag and Movie Bag, answer the trivia question below correctly:
IN “GRUMPY OLD MEN,” WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE COLOSSAL CATFISH THAT MAX AND JOHN ARE TRYING TO CATCH? All answers should be submitted to AskHR@adamspg.com. The winner will be drawn on Monday, November 16, 2020.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OCTOBER WINNER – JACQUELINE SANCHEZ, NXC MEDIA The Question Was: In “Little Shop of Horrors,” what is the name of the evil plant? Answer: Audrey II *Contents of winner’s prize pack may vary.
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