APG Newsletter October 2018

ASSOCIATE NEWSLETTER

Sunset on Sanibel Island, FL – Photo by Kyle Wirick, The High Road Agency

OCTOBER 2018

CONTENTS

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OCTOBER 2018 NEWSLETTER

APG East

APG Central

APG West

Human Resources

LEAP MEDIA, DAILY BLESSINGS, PADDLE PALOOZA, ROAD TO GHANA

ECM LEGAL HUB, CRAZY GRILLING, THE SUN INTERN EXPERIENCE

GOOGLE SCHOLAR, DESIGN FACELIFT, GROWING STRONGER

HUMAN RESOURCES PORTAL AND INFORMATION

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Hello, APG Associates …

Welcome to the APG October newsletter! I hope you find it enjoyable and informative. Perhaps the most important thing we do as newspapers in delivering local news is community involvement. In most of the towns and counties we serve, we are the sole source of local news and information. Our outreach to our communities is therefore vital to the job we do in delivering the best print and digital products we can. Whether it be Rotary, Chamber, City Council, School Board, healthcare or other local organizations, it’s critical that our editorial and news teams stay hyper-focused on what’s going on in each and every community we serve. This is our franchise and our value.

As you read this month’s newsletter, you’ll see examples of this kind of outreach and participation. With everyone’s busy schedules, it can often be hard to balance our jobs in the office, and our jobs in the community. Special recognition goes to the East teams for their involvement in local non-profit organizations and events.

Eric Johnston and I wrapped up a trip through the West last week. Thanks to everyone who participated. It’s been a year since we purchased the Pioneer Group, and much progress is being made by all.

Please enjoy October’s newsletter!

Sincerely, Mark Adams

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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VISIT THE DOCTOR FROM YOUR OWN HOME.

Available where you are, without the hassle of the waiting room. Our doctors are equipped to support you and your family. Connect in minutes with boardcertified doctors and therapists over live video, and have prescriptions sent directly to your pharmacy.

See a complete list of conditions and care offered on the DOD website at www.doctorondemand.com (Associates must register with BCBSMN first before registering with Doctor On Demand).

Mental Health treatment is also available Monday – Doctor On Demand treats allergies, back pain, Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM in any time zone. bronchitis, pneumonia, colds, coughs, congestion, conjunctivitis, headache, migraine, influenza, rashes, skin conditions, sinus infections, vomiting, diarrhea and much more.

See a complete list of conditions and care offered on the website at doctorondemand.com.

NEED HELP FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS? Remember, with the High Deductible Health Plan, there are still prescription medications that are free to Associates to treat chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, thyroid, etc. If a prescription is not on the list and you need help paying,

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goodrx.com will give you the lowest cost of a prescription medication in your area. If the prescription is a brand name, check out the manufacturer’s website for coupons or a co-pay card, usually valid for one year.

Questions? Need additional resources?

Contact AskHR@adamspg.com

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SAFETY

SEASON

THE OF SLIPS & FALLS IS UPON US JEFF ROWTON, SAFETY MANAGER

10 TIPS TO AVOID WINTER SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS 1. Walk slowly and carefully in appropriate footwear.

2. Use special care when getting in and out of vehicles.

3. Watch for slippery floors when entering buildings.

4. Avoid walking with your hands in pockets, or carrying items in your hands. TRY A BACKPACK.

5. Watch out for black ice.

6. Check potentially slick areas by tapping them with your foot.

7. Walk as flat-footed as possible in very icy areas.

8. Avoid uneven surfaces, like steps or curbs.

9. Report any untreated public areas.

10. REMEMBER: “Ice and snow mean take it slow.”

BE CAREFUL, THE FREEZE IS COMING. Depending on your latitude, October may signal the end of Summer, or the beginning of ice and snow season as Winter approaches. Growing up and working in the northern states I can well relate to harsh winter conditions some of you endure/enjoy. The number one injury to the APG workforce is due to slips and falls in icy conditions.

While facility maintenance can address these conditions. The reality is that little can be done during a winter weather event that mother nature can’t undo in a matter of minutes, making it nearly impossible to ensure slip resistant walking surfaces at all times.

In 2014, there were 42,480 workplace injuries involving ice, sleet, or snow that required at least one day away from work to recuperate. About 8 percent occurred indoors; in entryways, hallways and other rooms where ice and snow have been tracked in from outside.

An on-line search for: winter footwear traction devices, best ice cleats for walking, ice grippers for shoes, or similar wording will show a wide range of products available to help keep you on your feet. Prices range from less than $5 to more than $70. For years, I’ve kept a $6 pair in the glove box for emergencies and a better-quality set that will bite into the ice even on steep terrain.

These devices are cheap insurance against a potentially nasty injury.

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HUMAN

10 WAYS TO SAVE ON HEALTH CARE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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USE IN-NETWORK PROVIDERS

Most health plans allow you to see any health care provider you want. But by visiting a preferred in-network provider that offers discounts for its services, you can typically save 20 percent to 30 percent or even more on your out-of-pocket health care costs.

USE GENERIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Essentially, a generic drug is the same as a brand-name medication without the recognizable brand name. The biggest difference is in price as generics typically cost you 30 percent to 70 percent less than their brand-name counterparts.

DO YOU KNOW YOUR

PTO BALANCE? IT MAY BE TIME FOR A VACATION!

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PREVENTIVE CARE SERVICES

Preventive care includes services such as physical exams, immunizations, blood tests and cancer screenings. These services are designed to prevent you from becoming sick or to detect a health issue before it becomes serious. Check your health plan to see if it offers such preventive care services at either full coverage or discounted rates.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TOOLS & SERVICES

UMR believes it makes sense for you to understand and be aware of all the factors you need to make informed, cost-effective health care decisions. That’s why we offer a number of tools and a variety of ways to help you on our web site: www.umr.com.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT CARE AT THE RIGHT TIME

There is a time and place for everything. If you are seriously injured or ill, a trip to the emergency room may be warranted. But if a condition is less serious, such as an ear infection or minor illness, you should consider a less expensive alternative like a trip to the walk-in clinic or after-hours urgent care center.

Accrued, unused paid time off of up to 80 hours can be carried over to the following calendar year.

View PTO Policies online at: hr.adamspg.com/handbook

MAKE WISE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS YEAR ROUND

Some people believe that once they have met their yearly deductible, they can take advantage of the system by going to a doctor or health care facility for very minor or unnecessary reasons.

While that strategy may not have an immediate effect on an individual’s health care costs, it is a significant factor in driving up overall costs of care for everyone.

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EAT RIGHT

A well-balanced diet can save you money by keeping you healthier in the short-term and also helping lessen the chances of developing more serious and costly conditions in the future.

EXERCISE

Along with a healthy diet, regular exercise, even as little as 30 minutes of walking a day, helps to manage weight, stress and potentially your pocketbook. Exercise is also beneficial in controlling and preventing high blood pressure and high cholesterol, two of the major risk factors for heart disease.

MAKE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES

The negative effects of unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as tobacco use and excessive alcohol use, are well documented in regard to health issues such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. If you use tobacco products, make every effort to seek assistance in quitting. If you drink alcohol, practice moderation. If stress or depression is an issue for you, seek professional assistance.

REVIEW YOUR EXPLANATION OF BENEFITS (EOB)

An explanation of benefits (EOB) statement is generated whenever you see a provider. If you owe money, you will get a paper copy. Otherwise it is posted online at your member Web site.

While most providers would never intentionally charge you for services you didn’t receive, billing mistakes do occasionally happen. By reviewing your EOB, you can ensure that you are being properly billed for services performed. If you suspect you have been incorrectly billed, contact your provider.

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DEB MACHMEIR

A MINUTE WITH MARK ADAMS: Where do you see the company in 5 years?

Watch this month’s video: hr.adamspg.com/minute

Philip Jon Machmeier, 64, passed away to be with our Lord, on Monday, September 3, 2018, at Dove Healthcare-West in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with his wife, Deb by his side.

Philip Machmeier grew up playing the tuba in the public schools of Minnesota before receiving a music scholarship to Bemidji State College. While attending BSC, he was offered the opportunity to study with tuba legend, Tommy Johnson, at the University of Southern California. He transferred to USC and later graduated in 1977 with a degree in instrumental music education. During his time at USC, in addition to his studies with Tommy Johnson, he performed in the Wind Ensemble, the USC Symphony Orchestra, and the USC Tuba Ensemble. After graduation, Philip taught instrumental music (both winds and strings) for the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades in the Irvine Unified School District in California, as well as doing additional work at the high school level.

Out of the 18 instruments he played, tuba was his first love, an instrument that inspired him to compose and arrange music.

Submit your question: AskMark@adamspg.com

Where do you see the company in 5 years?

For many years, Philip has reached out to hundreds of people sending out his “Daily Inspiration” through email. He selected a bible verse that inspired him and would spread God’s Word each day.

Philp loved God and the Minnesota Vikings. Go Vikings Go! SKOL! Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.hulkefamilyfh.com. Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.

When it comes to crafting a successful retirement strategy, we want to make sure you have access to the education and resources to help you make the best decisions possible. That’s why Transamerica has a team of professional retirement planning consultants to answer your questions and guide you toward a successful retirement.

TO SPEAK WITH A CONSULTANT BY PHONE, YOU CAN SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT A TIME CONVENIENT FOR YOU FROM OCTOBER 1 – 31, 2018

HR.ADAMSPG.COM/TRANSAMERICA Transamerica’s experienced counselors will work with you to create and stick to a retirement strategy, no matter where you are on your journey toward retirement.

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APG EAST

LEAP MEDIA ROUND TABLE

DAVID FIKE AND AMY LINDQUIST – CONFERENCE SPEAKERS IN VAIL, CO

David Fike, Adams publishing Group of Chesapeake and Amy Lindquist, Adam’s Publishing Group of East Central Minnesota were invited to be faculty members/ presenters at the 26th Annual Leap Round Table Conference in Vail, CO to speak about The Next Generation CRM – it’s not just a software tool, it’s a strategy.

Adam’s Publishing Group has partnered with Brainworks to develop a new Customer Relationship Management pipeline tool - David Fike, Amy Lindquist and David Alltop have been leading this initiative.

It has been rolled out in Chesapeake, and they are in the process of rolling it out with the other APG sites that use Brainworks. This will help sales reps manage a visible pipeline, forecast sales for a longer time into the future, replace spreadsheets and more.

DOUBLE THE DAILY BLESSINGS The Daily Times hosted a double baby shower 10/03/2018 for News Reporter Rachel Totten and Front Desk/Circulation Customer Service Rep Maggie Miller.

We are excited to welcome these “New Editions” to our newspaper family.

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THE STAR DEMOCRAT GETS CREATIVE The Star Democrat was an event sponsor at the largest Plein Air art contest in the US. Our sponsorship focused on the children’s quick draw event... with our staff volunteering at the Sunday event to work with kids while they painted. Winners were selected from the event and their Art will be displayed in our lobby for one year.

APG EAST

TN GOVERNORS CONFERENCE TAKES THE HIGH ROAD

Early in September, The High Road Agency, along with partner Visit Kingsport, hosted the annual Tennessee Governors Conference on Tourism. The conference welcomed tourism offices from across the state.

During the conference, High Road showcased their work in video, social media, graphic design and public relations. Tourism is the #2 industry in the state of Tennessee and a growing market for High Road.

PADDLE PALOOZA IN CHESAPEAKE BAY From the left, APG Media Publisher, Art Crofoot, with his wife, Teresa Mane Crofoot of Crofton, and his sister-in-law, Sandra Higdon of Edgewater, Saturday morning, July 14, as they prepared to kayak the waters around the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center in Grasonville. They were among the 150 people who turned out for the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center’s “Paddle Palooza” event.

DAVID FIKE

– Economic Develop Commission –

David Fike, President of APG Media of Chesapeake, recently spoke to the Economic Develop Commission about the newspaper industry and specifically our group of newspapers in Maryland. The commission had asked David to come and speak to them about the effects from the Tariffs, the shootings in Annapolis and the changes recently made to our publications such as day reductions and product eliminations.

Touch A Life Care Center in Kumasi, Ghana Photo taken by: Sarah Mast, The High Road Agency Read more about their trip on page 13...

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APG CENTRAL

ECM IS NOW A LEGAL HUB ECM PUBLISHERS LEGAL NOTICE DEPARTMENT A one-person legal department for the Isanti County News in Cambridge, Minnesota, has grown to a team of four, responsible for the publication of legal notices for 45 newspapers in 21 counties across the state of Minnesota each week.

The legal department based in Cambridge consists of Office Manager Tonya Orbeck who has been with the company 25 years; Kathy Floy, 11 years; Erica Wilson, 7 years; and Shana Bouley, 6 years.

Tonya met with the top law firms in Minneapolis and St. Paul many years ago to talk about ways the legal department can make their jobs easier for them, and continue to provide legal publication services for them.

All the legal notices are sent through Tonya’s email, confirmations are returned, then dispersed amongst the legal team who schedules them in the appropriate newspaper. They are then proofread, with a proof and cost emailed to each customer.

Once the legal notices are placed on the newspaper pages by production staff, the pages are sent to Tonya for final approval.

orders, mortgage foreclosures, summons, delinquent tax lists and much more.

The legal team strives to provide the best customer service and accuracy possible by making the process easy for everyone including the law firms, government officials from the counties, cities, townships, schools and the general public. The types of notices published each week include government postings, assumed names for new businesses, probates, harassment

Forty-five newspapers, forty-seven deadlines a week. The legal department has worked hard to become a “one-stop shop” for newspaper legal services, and looks forward to continuing to provide the best customer service possible for not only ECM-APG newspapers, but the general public as well.

An average of 400 notices are scheduled each week with 1750+ invoiced for the month of March, 2018. Not only does this team provide legal publication services for ECM-APG newspapers, but also external publications not even owned by the company throughout Minnesota.

CRAZY GRILLING FOR CRAZY DAYS Grand Rapids Herald Review and Manney’s Shopper host Annual Customer Appreciation Days In conjunction with the Downtown Crazy Days, the Herald Review staff served over 250 hot dogs, chips and pop to its customers and guests. Staff mingled with the crowd handing out newspaper samples to non subscribers, asking for opinions, ideas and thanking loyal supporters for their patronage.

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APG CENTRAL

THE INTERN EXPERIENCE SUN NEWSPAPERS – MINNESOTA This summer Sun Newspapers, based in Osseo, Minnesota, welcomed two interns in its newsroom. Hayden Farmer, now a senior at the University of Missouri, returned for his second internship covering news and features in the Twin Cities suburbs. He was joined by Kassidy Tarala, a senior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. We asked them a few questions about their time spent with Sun Newspapers.

What was the best experience during your internship this summer?

Who was the most interesting person you interviewed this summer?

HAYDEN: This summer, I had the opportunity to go and report on some upcoming renovations to historic Fort Snelling. I was given a tour and access to the entirety of the grounds. I spoke with employees and actors on site and found it both very interesting and informative. I believe that experience allowed me to grow culturally, as I learned about the history of the historic site. I also grew as a journalist, as I tried to choose the right questions to color in the past of Historic Fort Snelling, while also learning about its future.

HAYDEN: I interviewed a lot of people who had unique backgrounds and very interesting stories to tell. I learned about magicians who had been in the IRS, I spoke with several authors and I also got the chance to speak with several members of local governments.

I think the diversity of the coverage that I had this summer really helped teach me the nature of variety that lies within news. I reported on so many positive events and interactions with people and it only reinforced upon me that news doesn’t always have to be about the negative or traumatic. Vehicles like local news are the perfect medium for sharing positive stories with people in your community and I think the good it does throughout Minnesota is immeasurable.

KASSIDY: The best experience at my internship this past summer was getting to know the communities I was reporting for.

From meeting new business owners to learning about longtime residents to helping people reunite with old friends after reading my articles, I felt like I really got to see the soul of these communities. This internship was such a unique experience for me because it allowed me to connect with people I wouldn’t typically have the opportunity to know. I truly felt like I was a part of something great!

KASSIDY: The most interesting person I interviewed this summer was Ralph Post. I interviewed him about his volunteering for the local hospice in Hastings. Well into his 90s, Ralph Post had many stories about his long, well-lived life. What made it most interesting, perhaps, was the fact that we met at his condo. When I showed up, his front door was wide open and he was standing inside smiling.

When I asked if he had been waiting a long time, he just told me he had nothing better to do when his wife was at her weekly card game with friends. When I left that interview, I had an entirely new perspective on life.

How your experience was different than your expectations or matched your expectations?

HAYDEN: I had the luxury of doing this internship for my second year in a row, and for the second year in a row it completely lived up to my expectations. I got to travel throughout Minnesota taking photos and interviewing people that I, otherwise, would not have had the chance to meet. Coming into my second year, I expected to continue to explore different communities throughout the state and uncover the local charms within them. I was lucky enough to do exactly that and I couldn’t have hoped to gain anything else from this extremely rewarding experience.

KASSIDY: The experience was MUCH different than my expectations. (In a good way, don’t worry!) I was incredibly excited to work for Sun Newspapers because it was my first newspaper experience outside of my college paper. Admittedly, I was expecting the stories to be a little drab. Because I’ve always been a lover of all things big city, writing about small towns didn’t necessarily jump out at me as something all that exciting. Once I got started, my outlook on this completely changed. I loved reporting for smaller towns because I felt like I was connecting with the community in a way that isn’t typically possible at larger papers. Also, I received my first fan mail!

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APG WEST

GROWING STRONGER THE IDAHO PRESS | BOISE WEEKLY

HOT TIME

TRAGIC LOSS

Djokovic gets through on hot day at U.S. Open | PAGE A7

Brazilians see metaphor for their struggles in museum fire | PAGE A10

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

POSTREGISTER.COM

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The Idaho Press has purchased Boise Weekly, an alternative weekly newspaper located in Boise. Publication of Boise Weekly, published since 1992, will continue under the new ownership.

stronger, and our partnership ensures the sustainability of Boise Weekly.

We will continue to serve our community and provide the independent lens that our readers count on.”

“We are very excited for Boise Weekly to be aligned with the Idaho Press,” said Idaho Press publisher Matt Davison. “As home delivery of the Idaho Press is now available in all of Ada County, the content and offerings of Boise Weekly will be perfect complementary content for readers in both Canyon and Ada counties.”

Sally Freeman, who has owned Boise Weekly since 2001, will stay on as publisher.

“We have been partners printing Boise Weekly at Idaho Press for many years,” Freeman said. “Adams Publishing Group believes in journalism, newspapers and communities. Together we will be

The Boise Weekly office, at 523 Broad St. in downtown Boise, will also serve as the new Boise bureau for the Idaho Press, which this year expanded its coverage of the Treasure Valley to include all of Ada County.

A team of Ada County reporters will be based in the Boise Weekly office.

The sale was finalized Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Idaho Press is a publication of the Adams Publishing Group, which publishes daily and weekly newspapers, along with digital and magazine products in markets across the US. For more information on The Adams Publishing Group, please visit www. adamspg.com

CONGRATS GOOGLE SCHOLAR! Please join the APG West team in congratulating Michelle Robinson on receiving this year’s Local Media Association/ Google News Initiative scholarship. Michelle was one of 50 recipients chosen for the scholarship to attend this year’s conference in Kansas City, MO which has a focus on exceptional women in leadership. The conference offers three workshops to choose from: digital subscriptions, solving human capital problems, and empowering successful sales managers all of which will contain keynote addresses from executives at Google and TEGNA. Michelle plans to take advantage of the empowering successful sales managers workshop.

Congratulations Michelle!

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By BRYAN CLARK bclark@postregister.com

PHOTOS BY JOHN ROARK | POST REGISTER AND MUSEUM OF IDAHO

Park Avenue looking north from Broadway is seen on Aug. 28 and from the 1920s.

Idaho Falls through the years

The development of downBy JOHN ROARK town Eagle Rock, with its frame-style buildings, began jroark@postregister.com in earnest but ran its course.

Nearly 1,800 years ago Streetlights came to what is Heraclitus of Ephesus stated now Broadway Street in 1908, paved roads in 1910.

“Panta Rhei” — change is the In the 1970s the original only constant in life.

Idaho Falls, formerly called downtown, south of what is now the public library, Eagle Rock, has been was razed. CornerINSIDE a place of change from its inception.

More photos stones of town such as what is now the Celt, Hints of the past can PAGE A6 changed hands countstill be seen when less times, its facade looking at Idaho changing equally as many.

Falls today, but time, fire and The Bonneville Hotel, built changing architectural styles in 1927 and once a four-star have obscured its vibrant hotel, has become run-down beginnings. but change is coming; it will Entrepreneur James Madibecome a mixed-use building son “Matt” Taylor constructed with fewer apartments and the vital Taylor’s Toll Bridge retail space. or “Taylor’s crossing,” easing Idaho Falls is synonymous travel across the Snake River with flux and has adapted to and began taming this ragged change since its beginning — patch of land.

Panta Rhei.

TOP: The LDS Hospital is seen behind the falls in this 1945 photo.

ABOVE: The falls along the Snake River are seen on Aug. 28.

Stores are shows on the south side of Eagle Rock Street in this 1890 photo.

The old location of Eagle Rock Street is now a parking lot for the public library.

TODAY’S WEATHER

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Property taxes paid by Bonneville County farmers are set to spike this year after the Idaho Tax Commission determined that tax valuations were systematically lower than those in surrounding counties.

The amount of the price spike will vary depending on which of 12 zones used for assessment purposes a parcel of farmland is situated within.

The increases vary from 22 percent on the low end to a maximum of 216 percent.

The Tax ComChristensen mission’s decision follows a set of tense exchanges and meetings between the Bonneville County Commissioners and tax commission staff.

Bonneville Chairman Roger Christensen blasted the Mickelsen decision last week.

“They first approached us with an attitude that they could tell us what to do and they’re pretty much untouchable, and during the course of the discussion, it went downhill from there,” he said. “By the end of the process, I felt it would have been easier to deal with the IRS.” Tax Commission Chairman Ken Roberts said the decision fulfills the constitutional mandate to equalize the assessment of land around the state.

“The Tax Commission has a constitutional mandate to enforce the tax laws of the State of Idaho,” Roberts said. “Those laws include a requirement to ensure that property values for tax purposes are assessed uniformly throughout Idaho. When valuations of similar property vary widely from one county to another, the Tax Commission has a responsibility to act.”

Overall, assessments in Bonneville County are far lower than in surrounding counties, commission staff found in a document turned over in a records request. The average acre of irrigated agricultural land in Bonneville County has a taxable value of $319 per acre. The average is $555 per acre in Caribou County; $579 in Teton; $643 in Jefferson; $667 in Butte; $731 in Bingham; and $762 in Madison.

At a hearing before the Tax Commission, county officials argued the difference stems from Bonneville’s utilization of a different, though allowed, method for assessing the value of agricultural land.

Unlike most property, which is assessed with an eye to discovering its value at sale, agricultural land is assessed on the basis of how much income it can produce in a year.

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– Idaho Falls Post Register – The Idaho Falls Post Register underwent a redesign of their print product and website, debuting on July 31st. The redesign was part of the conversion to the TownNews TCMS platform as well as moving the design work to the Central Desk in Bozeman.

The refreshed print product as well as a robust new website has been well received.

Web traffic to the new site, postregister.com, is up 75% over the prior month as subscribers find new and exciting features online to engage with. In additional to the daily product, two of the associated weeklies – the Jefferson Star and Challis Messenger also have new designs in print and online.

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Rob Bunch

Seth Penley

Sarah Mast

HIGH ROAD GOES TO GHANA TOUCH A LIFE’S MISSION: RESCUE, RESTORE, RENEW. Everything starts with a story. When Pam and Randy Cope experienced a tragic loss of their teenaged son, Jantsen, they set up a memorial fund in his honor. What they did not know, is that their friends, family, and community would donate so generously in his honor. Before they traveled to Southeast Asia to visit some friends who operated an orphanage in Vietnam, they were at a loss as to how they were going to spend this fund. The Cope’s had never experienced anything like the poverty suffered by people there, and as they walked the streets of cities like Saigon and Nha Trang, they found a passion to help the children forced to beg and live on the streets.

IT WAS HERE THAT EVERYTHING CHANGED. Today, Touch A Life supports over 200 children in Vietnam and nearly 100 children in Ghana who have been rescued from forced labor and exploitation.

Earlier this year, Rob Bunch, Managing Director at The High Road Agency, met the Cope’s at a conference in San Diego. Proof that

partner relationships can start anywhere – one dinner with Pam and Randy Cope at this conference, lead to High Road becoming the Marketing Agency for Touch A Life.

General marketing efforts have shifted from simple brand awareness and promotion to vivid storytelling, so High Road was asked to travel to Ghana to better help tell the story and raise awareness of needed funds. Early in September, a small team from The High Road Agency (Rob Bunch, Seth Penley, and Sarah Mast) visited the Touch A Life Care Center in Kumasi, Ghana, in hopes of understanding the full scope of what Touch A Life does for at-risk children in Ghana. What the team discovered is that there truly is no way to briefly explain all that they do to care for these children. They experienced, first hand, how purely joyful these children are despite being victims of forced child labor and exploitation. Because of Touch A Life, however, they are now free from danger and free to fulfill their purpose.

If you would like to JOIN US and TOUCH A LIFE, visit TOUCHALIFEKIDS.ORG – Your support makes everything possible!

Want to see how High Road is contributing the storytelling and marketing efforts of Touch A Life? Visit their website or follow Touch A Life on social media. @TOUCHALIFE | TOUCHALIFEKIDS.ORG Because of the generosity of our clients and partners, High Road was able to donate:

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CHECK OUT THE APG HR PORTAL HR.ADAMSPG.COM HR STAFF | BENEFITS CONTACTS | JOB OPENINGS | NEWSLETTERS To help simplify your employment at APG, we have built this employee portal as a resource for you. Inside, you will find quick links and easy access to: human resources staff, benefits contacts, job openings, newsletters and more…

This is a great place to start when you are searching for HR information. Of course, if you can’t find what you are looking for or need additional help, our HR team is always available to assist you. You can find their contact info at hr.adamspg.com/ contact or you can send them a quick message to AskHR@adamspg.com.

LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT POSITION WITHIN APG? CHECK OUT AVAILABLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ON THE HR PORTAL.

AskHR!

Have a question, but don’t know whom to ask? The Human Resources staff is listening! You can always send an email to Ask HR if you have questions or concerns. Emails will be kept confidential and, if we print your question in the APG newsletter, we will not use your name.

Questions may be emailed to AskHR@adamspg.com or sent interoffice to your regional HR representative.

DON’T KNOW WHOM TO CALL? CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES. JO ANN HOPSON, PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS

Vice President of Human Resources joann.hopson@adamspg.com 423.620.8771

TOM CLOUTIER

DEB BROOKS

HR Manager – Oregon, Washington, Montana dbrooks@skagitpublishing.com 360.416.2187

CHARLENE VOLD

Talent Acquisition Director for Adams Publishing Group HR Manager – Maryland/Ohio tcloutier@adamspg.com 410.770.4159

Human Resource Coordinator – ECM Publishers, Inc./Southern Minnesota 763.712.2412

PETE PASINI

Payroll/Human Resources Coordinator – Eau Claire, Wisconsin deb.machmeier@ecpc.com 715.833.9233

HR Coordinator – Adams Publishing Group, Idaho/Utah ppasini@idahopress.com 208.465.8102

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DEB MACHMEIER

RESOURCES

ASSOCIATE

REFERRAL PROGRAM Know someone who would be a perfect fit at APG?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR

YOU? $100

PLUS

BONUS ONCE REFERRED ASSOCIATE REACHES 30 DAYS

REFER THEM AND YOU CAN EARN CASH

$200

BONUS ONCE REFERRED ASSOCIATE REACHES 90 DAYS

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

PLUS

BONUS ONCE REFERRED ASSOCIATE REACHES 1 YEAR

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 On 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 the Human Resources Department.

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.

*THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND TURNED IN PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION BEING COMPLETED BY THE PERSON YOU ARE REFERRING.*

APPLICANT NAME

APPLICANT PHONE NUMBER

APPLICANT EMAIL ASSOCIATE NAME

DATE

Please submit forms TO or questions to your regional SUBMIT YOUR REGIONAL HR REP.HR manager.

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2 EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE APG REFERRAL BONUS FOR NEW HIRES! * Julie Spicer referred Brittany Ringhiser for an outside sales position at the Logan Daily News (APG Ohio). * David Parsons referred Amy Hupp for an outside sales position at Brick Street Marketing (APG Ohio).

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MOVIE NIGHT

MOVIE NIGHT NOW PLAYING: HOCUS POCUS

For your chance to be the lucky winner of an APG Swag and Movie Bag, answer the trivia question below correctly:

WHAT IS THE FINAL INGREDIENT FOR THE “LIFE-SUCKING” POTION IN HOCUS POCUS? All answers should be submitted to AskHR@adamspg.com.

The winner will be drawn on Monday, October 28, 2018.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SEPTEMBER WINNER – SIERRA CIVIN, CHARLOTTE SUN The Question Was: What combination of sounds made the “voice” of the brachiosaurus in Jurassic Park?

The Answer Was: The sounds from a donkey and a whale. *Contents of winner’s prize pack may vary.

DO YOU HAVE A BRIGHT IDEA FOR OUR COMPANY NEWSLETTER?

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Send your thoughts, suggestions, ideas for future newsletters to AskHR@adamspg.com.

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