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CONTENTS HR & SAFETY ■ PREVENTATIVE CARE RECOMMENDATIONS ■ UPCOMING COMPANY HOLIDAYS
EAST ■ POLLINATOR IN ACTION ■ TRIVIA TIME ■ CATCHING SOME WAVES ■ THE ENTERPRISE HOSTED FIRST RESPONDER’S DINNER
■ CPR RECOGNITION
■ RECAP OF Q4 SALES
■ JEFF ROWTON THANK YOU
■ THINK PINK
■ WOMEN TO WATCH EVENT ■ HALLOWEEN 2025 ■ TRIVIA TIME WINNER ■ THE SOUTHEAST OHIO BUSINESS MATTERS ■ BEST OF CHARLOTTE 2025 ■ GETTING IN THE SPIRIT!
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CENTRAL ■ JOLLY JINGLE PARADE, JANESVILLE GAZETTE ■ THE BOOKS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN ■ WELCOME KAITA GORSUCH ■ CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF JOURNALISM EXCELLENCE CLINT WOLF ■ 2026 MNA CONVENTION ■ NEW COLLEAGUES FROM THE HAWKEYE STATE! ■ ASHLAND DAILY PRESS HONORS EDMUND FITZGERALD’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
■ SPOOKTACULAR EXTRAVAGANZA
■ CHIPPEWA FALLS OKTOBERFEST
■ COMMUNITY PRIDE
■ MIKE ERICKSON RETIRES
■ EAU CLAIRE STAFF CELEBRATE
■ TONYA ORBECK RETIRES
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WEST ■ AMM WEST JOURNALISTS HONORED ■ WTE’S REPLACEMENT INSERTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVES ACCURACY, SPEED ■ JEFF ROWTON TAKES A BREAK
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WEST DIVISION
Regions: Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming
CENTRAL DIVISION
Regions: Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin
EAST DIVISION
Regions: Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida
West Division Central Division East Division
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HUMAN RESOURCES PREVENTIVE CARE RECOMMENDATIONS Talk with your primary care provider about these preventive services. How often and what kind of preventive care services you need depends on your age, gender, health and family history. Your provider may recommend additional tests, which may or may not be covered under your plan. Check your health plan benefits or call the number on the back of your member ID card for details on coverage.* Men and women
Women only
HEALTHY ADULT GUIDELINES AGE
21 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 64
65 – 74
75+
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH Advice on nutrition, healthy weight and physical activity
Throughout adulthood
Advice on avoiding tobacco exposure and use
Throughout adulthood
Blood pressure measurement
At least annually
Cholesterol (lipid) screening
Performed depending on risk
Diabetes screening
Ages 35 – 70 and adjusted by health care provider based on risk
CANCER PREVENTION Breast cancer screening (2D and 3D mammograms may be covered)
Colorectal cancer screening (Stool test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy) Frequency depends on type of test and risk factors
Cervical cancer screening
Lung cancer screening
Age 40 – 74, every 2 years depending upon risk. Discuss your risk with your doctor.
Age 45 – 75. May start younger if at risk. Age 21 – 29: PAP every 3 years Age 30 – 65: PAP every 3 years, human papillomavirus (HPV) every 5 years or HPV with PAP every 5 years Age 50 – 80: Low-dose CT scan, depending on smoking history
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Intimate partner violence and elder abuse
All women of childbearing age and vulnerable adults
Information on safety and injury prevention
Throughout adulthood
HUMAN RESOURCES Men and women
Women only
HEALTHY ADULT GUIDELINES (CONTINUED) AGE
21 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 64
65 – 74
75+
OTHER See Immunization Schedules at cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules
Immunizations (vaccines)
Start at age 65 or based on risk assessment by health care provider for postmenopausal women
Osteoporosis (bone density) screening
Age 18 – 79 and those at high risk for infection
Hepatitis C screening
Start before age 25, annually, if sexually active. Screen age 25 and older, depending upon risk assessment.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea test Advice on sexual health
Throughout adulthood Once for everyone, repeat screenings depending upon risk assessment by health care provider
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening Depression screening
Throughout adulthood
Drug and/or alcohol use screening and prevention
Throughout adulthood Child and adolescent
HEALTHY CHILD AND ADOLESCENT GUIDELINES AGE
0–2
3–5
Advice on nutrition, healthy weight, physical activity and oral health Immunizations (vaccines) Development and mental health screening – includes autism and depression
6 – 12
13 – 17
18 – 20
Each well-child visit or annually See immunization schedules at cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules Development and mental health assessment. Surveillance throughout lifetime.
Hearing and vision screening
Annually
Advice on safety and injury prevention – includes advice on bullying, use of helmets during athletic activities, and seat belt use
Each well-child visit or annually. Helpful advice for caregivers available at healthychildren.org.
Advice on avoiding tobacco and risk of second hand smoke exposure
Each well-child visit or annually
Lead exposure screening and testing
Discuss exposure risk with provider
Cholesterol (lipid) screening Consider family history or other risks; discuss with provider Advice on sexual health and development – testing for chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections, as needed
Age 9 to 11 Pediatricians can provide counseling and education and administer tests as necessary
HEALTHY PREGNANCY GUIDELINES Advice on abstaining from alcohol and tobacco Advice on nutrition, healthy weight and physical activity Advice on breastfeeding Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) test Infection screening tests (group B strep, hepatitis B, HIV, syphilis and others) Anemia and Rh compatibility test *Not all items on this list are covered benefits for all individuals or all products or groups with Blue Cross or Blue Plus. Inclusion of a service or items on this list does not guarantee coverage. Additional requirements may apply. Tests ordered during a preventive care visit that are not considered preventive care may be subject to deductibles, copays and/or coinsurance. Additionally, treatment or tests for an existing condition or illness are not preventive care and are subject to deductibles, copays and/or coinsurance.
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CPR RECOGNITION Adams MultiMedia would like to thank and recognize more than 200 associates that have completed either the online or blended learning CPR course through the American Red Cross in 2025. We will resume the blended learning courses through Florida, Iowa, and North Carolina starting in February. AMM associates may request the online CPR course by contacting your Regional HR Manager. Make a difference, save a life. Complete the online CPR training and receive a $50 gift card of your choice. Or complete the blended learning course and receive a $100 gift card. We also want to congratulate Heather McCalmont, Regional HR Manager of Southern Wisconsin, Ohio, and Maryland for successfully completing the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course and sharing her lifesaving skills within the AMM community.
FLORIDA Upcoming Training Event
REMINDER O FTHANKSGIVING UPCOMING
Thursday, November 28, 2024 COMPANY HOLIDAYS
CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR’S
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Thursday, January 1, 2026 NEW YEAR’S DAY
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
IDAHO Anabelle Garcia Kay Tilley Nicole Levi Azure Barber Lakell Nance Scott Grooms Buck Hedges Lindsay Hackett Stacey Comeau Chantal McMurtrey Lisa Smith Susan Piquet Chris Braden Lori Sekot Tom Kryder Danielle Clegg Lynette Yeates Travis Quast Gail Austin Mickey DeGregorio IOWA Upcoming Training Event MARYLAND Andrea Grabenstein Hannah Combs Nikki Moore
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Brenda Pinder Ilana Williams Orestes Baez Carol Solar Jessica Willoughby Sally Covey Chad Campbell Josh Shannon Stacey Morland Cynthia Tribbett Kathy Herron Tanisha Lang Donna Baez Mike Judge Walter Lewis Eli Wohlenhaus Nate Fugate MINNESOTA Aaron Gerard Judy Espino Nathan Mortensen Anja Wuolu Kerry O’ Rourke Rebecca Gilseth Bambi Gervais Kevin True Rhonda Herberg Carolyn Vavra Kirsten Nielsen Sheila McCoy
Hannah Davis Laura Seward Sue Emberland Jennifer Hamann Lisa Nollen Terry Schwanbeck Joel Hauer Melissa Strand Therese Zadnik-Klecker John Keenan Mike Erickson Tina Jensen Joseph Stanichar Natalie Cierzan Tom Kelling MONTANA Alyssa Butts Ed Renaud Sam Worthington Andy Daugherty Hilary Blaseg Stacy Osborne Brendan Heidner Hunter Herbaugh Steven Renaud Caroline McCarthy Jupiter Floros Dana Millikan Renee Resendez
SAFETY NORTH CAROLINA Upcoming Training Event OHIO Adam Breckler Elyzabeth O’Neill Scott Lucas Alicia Szczesniak Jordan Davis Spencer Dunn Benjamin Ring Julie Billings Stephani Young Brenda Carney Lowell Kent Stephanie Spiess Bret Bevens Mary Boyle Todd Nelson Cherish Cunningham Paula Keplar Zachary Wolfe David Robare Robert Enyart OREGON Austin Guthrie David Wood Ramon Pena Ben Cedarleaf Gene Warnick Silbano Pena Benjamin Gascon Jahslyn Wood-Vares Tyler Cengiz Brian Pastore Juan Estrada TENNESSEE Abi Campbell Jeff Rowton Samantha Gentry Amy Lawhorne Kelly Gentry Shane Duncan Becky Payne Kelly Pickering Sharon Livingston Caleb Jarreau
Kenneth Hickson Spencer Morrell Dale Long Leanna Witt Taunya Blazer David Hall Nathan Tosado Tina Paquette Janet Kaiser Rebecca Hjulberg Wendy Peay Jeff Craft Ronnie Villarta UTAH Eli Lucero WASHINGTON Amy Jamison Deb Brooks John Stewart Ava Ronning Dixie Mitter Rebecca Poynter Brittany Gonzales Emma Fletcher Sabrina Nutt Dana Perry Isabella Loy Terry Fain WISCONSIN Anthony Hodge Jennifer Noble Richard Williams Caleb Prochazka Judith Kline Ricki Whitby Chris Lee Julie Funk Robert Ireland Christian Birsching Karyn Saemann Robert Perini Dawn Damrow Kyra Lorch Roberta Baumann Deanna Daugherty Mary Jo Currie
Heather McCalmont (standing) is instructing. Participants: Jordan Davis, Lyzzi O’Neill, Zac Wolfe, Mary Boyle, Stefani Young, Stephanie Spiess, Benjamin Ring, Robert Enyart, Paula Keplar.
Stephanie Giraldo Denise Strandell Mary Jo Knueppel Terry Miles Dionne Shearer Michael Anderson Tressa Goutcher Ethan Maurice Natasha Green Zach Tuma Gail Hayden Neha Borade Alicia Rogers Gina Hipke Olivia Rodriguez Mark Robertson Hanna Powell Phillip Mitchel Natalia Nunez Heather McCalmont Rebecca Stellings
Noah Zahn Brandon Lee Ivy Secrest Russell Stutheit Cassie Hesch Joe McDaniel Steven Webb Chris Williams Julie Arnold Taylor Staples Deb Roybal Julia Arnold Todd Deblasis Ed Perry Kevin Abbath Todd Kirkland Elizabeth Yeager Kristan Salinas Tyler Pauli Florence McDonald Milo Gladstein
WYOMING Andy Lindgren Gene Karch
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JEFF ROWTON THANK YOU
for all of you hard work traveling throughout the company to train our employees in CPR. Your are a rock star! Photos from the Coon Rapids MN training session.
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POLLINATOR IN ACTION CECIL WHIG • MARYLAND
PHOTO BY JANE BELLMYER
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CATCHING SOME WAVES THE ADVOCATE & DEMOCRAT • THE DAILY POST ATHENIAN
PHOTOS BY SHARON LIVINGSTON
This picture was taken in Venice Florida. I can’t remember the exact date. We go several times a year. That is actually my granddaughter in the picture just peacefully standing there looking at the waves.
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THE ENTERPRISE - NORTH CAROLINA HOSTED FIRST RESPONDER’S DINNER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 IS NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDER’S DAY The Enterprise realized this was the perfect opportunity to honor the men and women who have persevered in serving the community since the county hospital, Martin General, closed over two years ago. “These responders have risen above and beyond the call of duty,” said Lou Ann Vanlandingham, Adams MultiMedia Account Executive. “They have been working hard and we want to say, ‘thank you,’” she explained. “Instead of transporting patients only a few miles, they now, quite literally, have been going the ‘extra-mile’ — taking patients to hospitals in one of five neighboring counties.” This has added to the already heavy burden of limited time and energy. “The Enterprise recognizes this tremendous commitment,” Vanlandingham said. “We, along with several sponsors, want to thank them by making them feel special. We admire the courage, dedication and selflessness of these individuals who are committed to making our communities stronger and safer.” As a thank you, a free meal was given to 300 paid and volunteer fire department and EMS first responders. Fire and EMS members were treated to a special meal hosted by The Enterprise, along with several community sponsors. According to the Department of Homeland Security, over 4.6 million career and volunteer first responders support communities where they live. In 2019, the United States Senate passed a resolution designating October 28th as National First Responders Day to honor the men and women putting their lives on the line.
“Together, we can ensure these responders feel appreciated for their bravery and sacrifice they so deeply deserve,” she added. These complimentary meals are made possible through several community partners.
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RECAP OF Q4 SALES CHESAPEAKE During our 4th quarter of 2025, Chesapeake, Maryland worked on a slew of projects that had critical impact on performance and our followership: • We arranged and executed 3 Best of events, our opportunity to say thank you to our advertising customers. We had a a super event at the vineyards in Southern Maryland in late September, followed by our Cecil Whig keystone event in October, and Midshore’s celebration in November. The best part of all of it was the joy and thankfulness our customers showed; • We designed and executed a number of revenue generation events that brought our teams together and helped offset the impact of the government closure, including: o Team Day, a week long effort to pair sellers together and compete for prices o Account Days, where assigned different account types by dayRe-activates, new, and Co-Op;
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o Thanksgiving Pricing, where we used ROP for last minute deals; o Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday programs to help elevate these high volume shopping days; o World Record Week, where we challenged the team to book $150,000 in just 5 days. WSe made it to $126,000+- a fine effort. • We also are planning end of December efforts and a Bridge Program to connect December 2025 with January 2026. • Our most fun was a one day event tied to 5 giveaways ranging from gift cards to additional commission, buyed by participating in a sales related scavenger hunt which included a submission of a baby picture, an email with your best CNA pitch, a Waymark video pitch and a Reveal Ad sale. It was awesome and the winners enjoyed their prizes. Chesapeake is closing out the year and preparing for an even better 2026.
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WOMEN TO WATCH EVENT CECIL WHIG • MARYLAND NORTH EAST -- The Cecil Whig hosted its Women to Watch event at White Oak Manor recently, bringing together four wellknown Cecil County women to tell their stories and share their strengths and observations. Former Cecil County Commissioner Joyce Bowlsbey, Mary Way Bolt, President of Cecil College, Sarah Colenda, a Cecil College Trustee who is also active with numerous foundations and organizations and Alicia Calhoun, Executive Director of the Elkton Alliance gave their thoughts on mindfulness. First photo: Former Cecil County Commissioner Joyce Bowlsbey told a story at the Women to Watch that caused fellow panelist Alicia Calhoun, Executive Director of Elkton Alliance, erupt in
laughter. Second photo: Sarah Colenda, active with Cecil College, Fair Hill International and other organizations in Cecil County, makes a point about mindfulness at the Women to Watch seminar hosted by the Cecil Whig and Adams MultiMedia Marketing Third photo: Betsy Griffin, General Manager of Sales and Marketing for Adams MultiMedia Marketing and the Cecil Whig fields questions from the audience during the Women to Watch seminar held recently at White Oak Manor in North East. https://www.cecildaily.com/news/women-to-watch-summerseries-explores-mindfulness/article_30fb7335-2746-4c14-ad1e9efcab2ab781.html
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THINK PINK THE DAILY POST ATHENIAN, TN On October 17th, The Daily Post Athenian held its 16th annual Think Pink Luncheon for Breast Cancer Awareness. The speaker was Dolphin Riggs a native of McMinn County who is also a breast cancer survivor who started the nonprofit organization called Hiking for Healing.
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HALLOWEEN 2025 ATHENS MESSENGER, ATHENS NEWS, LOGAN DAILY & PERRY TRIBUNE
This was our Halloween group photo. The theme was Disney Villains. Back Row: Tom Leake, Alicia Szczesniak, Lyzzi O’Neill, Jordan Davis, Ben Ring Front Row: Brenda Brown, Mary Boyle, Stefani Young, Brenda Carney, Paul Keplar, Angela Wince
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JUDY ESPINO BUSINESS MANAGER AT MORRISON COUNTY RECORD The Question Was: What is the name for the brightest and largest-looking full moon of the year, which usually occurs in September? The Answer Was: The Harvest Moon
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BUSINESS MATTERS SOUTHEAST OHIO PUBLICATIONS In Q2, the Southeast Ohio Publications—including the Athens Messenger, Circleville Herald, Logan Daily News, Pike County News Watchman, Perry County Tribune, and the Jackson/ Vinton Courier—combined their editorial and advertising resources to create this new publication, which launched its first edition in October. Under the leadership of Editor Taylor Orcutt, the collaboration among editors and advertising staff has resulted in a product that delivers insightful, relevant, and actionable regional business news. The publication aims to foster economic growth and entrepreneurial success across the region. The publication has been well received by business owners, chambers of commerce, and residents throughout the region. With its print, online, and social media presence, it currently boasts an audience reach that is unmatched in Southeast Ohio.
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BEST OF CHARLOTTE 2025 A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION, COMMUNITY, AND SUPPORT AMM FLORIDA The energy was high and the excitement unmistakable as more than 330 attendees filled the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center for the Best of Charlotte 2025 celebration. This annual event brings together the standout businesses, organizations, and leaders who help make Charlotte such an incredible place to live and work-and this year’s festivities absolutely delivered. From the moment the doors opened, the room buzzed with positivity. Guests cheered each other on as awards were announced, creating an atmosphere filled with camaraderie and genuine support. Winners danced their way to the stage to accept their awards, adding fun and personality to each moment. The laughter was nonstop-especially during the friendly competition for the Spirit Award, where attendees showed off their best moves to “Shout!” The excitement was contagious and truly highlighted the enthusiasm of our community. The evening was a wonderful reminder of the strength, talent, and heart within our local business community. It was inspiring to see so many familiar faces gathered together to honor excellence, celebrate accomplishments, and enjoy a night filled with joy. And the excitement doesn’t stop here! We’re already gearing up for our next major event: Best of Venice, happening on January 31, 2026. With more than 600 guests expected to attend, it promises to be our biggest and most vibrant celebration yet. Thank you to everyone who helped make Best of Charlotte 2025 a success, and congratulations again to all of our winners. We can’t wait to keep the momentum going in Venice!
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The circulation team in Port Charlotte, Florida decorated their space for Christmas.
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SPOOKTACULAR EXTRAVAGANZA
HALLOWEEN FUN EVENT FOR FAMILIES
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COMMUNITY PRIDE VENICE GONDOLIER/DAILY SUN Marching with Community Pride: Adams MultiMedia Shines in the 2025 Venice Holiday Parade On November 29, 2025, our Adams MultiMedia team proudly stepped into the magic of the Venice Holiday Parade, representing not only our company but also our beloved publications-the Venice Gondolier and The Daily Sun. The evening was filled with festive spirit, glowing lights, and thousands of smiling faces lining the streets. Our group handed out more than 1,000 flyers, along with candy canes and fun swag for the crowd. What made the night truly unforgettable, though, were the cheers from bystanders who recognized our staff by name. Many shouted how much they love the paper and how excited they were to see us participating in this cherished community tradition. Those moments of connection made the parade even more special. A standout of the night was our billboard truck, which lit up the route as one of the brightest displays in the entire parade. Eye-catching ads rolled across the screen-from the Grinch wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, to a festive and FIERCE Mrs. Claus, and several other vibrant holiday scenes. It drew plenty of attention and added an extra spark of fun to our presence. Marching in the Venice Holiday Parade reminded us why we love serving this community. The warmth, excitement, and genuine support were felt with every step. We’re already looking forward to doing it all again next year -bigger, brighter, and with even more holiday cheer.
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EAU CLAIRE STAFF CELEBRATE
The Eau Claire staff in Wisconsin celebrated for the Holidays and Employee Appreciation Day- Food catered in from the SandBar in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
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JOLLY JINGLE PARADE JANESVILLE GAZETTE
On Saturday evening, December 6, the Janesville Gazette joined in the holiday magic at our 3rd annual Jolly Jingle Parade in downtown Janesville! Our team spent the afternoon transforming our company van into a rolling winter wonderland—thousands of sparkling lights, plus festive vinyl banners on each side inviting families to our inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest.
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As we made our way along the parade route, employees spread cheer by handing out candy (thanks to the sweet generosity of Impact Confectioners!) along with glow sticks for the kids—and printed invitations to our NYE Family Fest for parents. At the grandstand, the announcer gave us a warm introduction, highlighting our upcoming NYE party. Next year, we’re going bigger! Think full float. Think costumes. Expect pure holiday fun!
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THE BOOKS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN BELOIT DAILY NEWS BELOIT — The Books for Kids campaign was a rousing success with over 1,000 books donated by area residents. The books were delivered Friday, Dec. 12 to the Salvation Army of Rock County in Janesville and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Beloit. Books also were delivered on Dec. 8 to DEFY Domestic Abuse in Beloit. This year marked the 39th year for the Books For Kids campaign in which resident donated gently used books appropriate for children. In turn, the donated books were distributed to children who may not get many gifts this holiday season. Some classic children’s books donated this year included Clifford the Big Red Dog, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Charlotte’s Web and of course a good selection of Dr. Seuss books. Books were donated at nine locations in the Greater Beloit area to make the donation process easy for residents. A book collection box was set up at the Beloit Daily News office and several local businesses and libraries agreed to host book collection boxes. The partners in the Books for Kids campaign this year included: Bushel and Pecks Local Market, Culver’s Restaurant, Woodman’s Food Market, Piggly Wiggly, 1827 Prairie Ave., Talcott Free Library, South Beloit Public Library, and Schnucks Grocery. Books are so very important to spurring the imagination of children. They also promote brain development and language skills development. And they help develop family bonds. Do you remember crawling into your mother’s lap as she read to you? Or how about those many bedtime stories before you slipped off into a night’s slumber? Residents enjoy participating in the campaign for several reasons. First, it gives them the opportunity to clean out closets and book selves where books have been gathering dust for years. Second, they enjoy
giving to those not as fortunate. And, third, they like the simplicity of books as a gift. Many believe there is a great value in reading and they like the idea that books do not need to be assembled, they don’t need batteries and they don’t need an app download. Hopefully, the Beloit Daily News will be able to launch its 40th Books for Kids drive next year.
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WELCOME KAITA GORSUCH CALEDONIA ARGUS Introducing our newest member of the SoMN Team.... Kaita joined us last month here in Southern Minnesota at the Caledonia Argus as Associate Editor My name is Kaita Gorsuch (pronounced Kay-tuh, but I respond to any “K” name you shout at me) and I have come a far way from home. Eight and a half hours, to be exact. I grew up in a suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana, and my dream was to always be a writer. Growing up, I loved reading and wanted to be an author, but I took one journalism class in high school and fell in love. After joining my high school’s newspaper, the Mill Stream, during COVID and becoming Managing Editor the following year, I knew I was done for. Because of my love for reading and analyzing stories, I double majored in English Literature and Creative Writing at Purdue University, but I was determined to still scratch that journalistic itch. I joined Purdue’s independent newspaper, the Purdue Exponent, where I got to experience real journalism for the first time. Don’t get me wrong, some of my favorite memories come from my high school newsroom, but interviewing fellow students about their extracurriculars is vastly different from covering breaking news. I covered it all with The Exponent: from murder trials to protests to Board of Trustees meetings, and I wore multiple hats during my time there – staff reporter, digital editor and campus editor. But what I loved most about reporting is getting to hear people’s stories. I am a rather introverted person, but every day I get the opportunity to sit down with people and listen to them speak about their lives. It’s my absolute favorite thing about my job. While I may not be an author creating my own stories in my mind, I’ve been given the chance at the Caledonia Argus to tell each of your stories. I’m going to work hard to get to know everyone in my new community. If you see me, please don’t hesitate to say hello, tell me about the crazy thing that happened to you yesterday or about your new favorite dish around town. My door is always open at the Argus office. Or my email, if you need anything or have any story tips: kaita.gorsuch@ apgsomn.com. I want to say thank you to the people at Adams MultiMedia for giving me the chance to write for this historic paper. Thank you, to the wonderful freelance team
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that have welcomed me with open arms and made me feel at home already. Finally, thank you to you, the readers, for subscribing and taking the time to read my words. Younger Kaita is screaming with joy at the thought of her words leaving her bedroom. Please, remember to reach out, and I’ll see you around! Welcome to the family! She can be reached at: kaita. gorsuch@apgsomn.com
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BELOIT DAILY NEWS
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF
Journalism Excellence:
CLINT WOLF
BY ROBERT IRELAND
The Beloit Daily News recently honored Clint Wolf for his remarkable 35 years with the paper. A celebration was held at Grand Avenue Pub in Beloit, where colleagues and community members gathered to recognize his contributions to local journalism. Beloit Daily News General Manager Robert Ireland reflected on Clint’s career, saying: “Clint Wolf is the quintessential journalist. He’s dedicated to his
community and telling the stories that are important to the greater Beloit area. Clint is a professional who ensures accurate and fair information is presented to the community.”
A CAREER BUILT ON DEDICATION Clint joined the Beloit Daily News in 1990, hired by former Editor Bill Barth as the AP wire news editor. In addition to managing wire content, he also covered health news and higher education at Blackhawk Technical College. In 1999, Clint was promoted to News Editor, where he took on responsibilities for story development and managing the newsroom staff. His leadership and editorial insight helped shape the direction of the paper for more than two decades. In May 2021, following the retirement of longtime Region Editor Sid Schwartz, Clint was named Editor of the Beloit Daily News as well as overseeing editorial responsibilities for the Janesville Gazette.
ROOTS IN JOURNALISM Clint’s path in journalism began at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in editorial journalism in 1981. After graduation, he worked as editor of the Mount Morris Times in northern Illinois. Over the years, he built a wide-ranging career at newspapers in Pekin, Princeton, Dixon, and Streator, Illinois, as well as at the Mohave Daily Miner in Kingman, Arizona, before arriving in Beloit.
A LASTING LEGACY Through three and a half decades, Clint has earned the trust of readers and colleagues alike by remaining steadfast in his commitment to accuracy, fairness, and community storytelling. His leadership and dedication continue to shape the Beloit Daily News, ensuring that the stories that matter most are told with integrity. Please join us in congratulating Clint Wolf on this incredible milestone — 35 years of service to journalism and to the Beloit community.
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Photo courtesy of Minnesota Newspaper Associa5on
AMM of East Central Minnesota an award winner Adams MultiMedia of East Central Minnesota had a successful showing in this year’s Minnesota Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Minnesota Newspaper Association. Twenty of the group’s newspapers received notice in the first week of December that they will be receiving a total of 81 awards. The group of weekly community newspapers was paced by the Anoka County Union-Herald’s 10 awards. Its sister publication, the Blaine-Spring Lake Park-Columbia Heights-Fridley Life, will also collect three awards at the annual convention, to be held Jan. 28-30 in Brooklyn Park. Among the more notable awards for the UnionHerald and Life are reporter Elliot Steeves being considered for the “Dave Pyle New Journalist Award,” as well as his award in “Hard News” coverage. Editor Matt DeBow is also being recognized for his design portfolio. The Forest Lake Times and Morrison County Record will also be well represented at the convention, as each has been notified that they are up for eight wards, respectively. Two of the more notable for the Record include its “Hard News” coverage and editor Jeff Hage’s columnwriting abilities. Among the Times’ eight awards, it will be recognized for its “Hard News” coverage and best use of “Social Media.” Other prestigious awards include Bloomington-Richfield Sun Current, Minnetonka-ExcelsiorEden Prairie Sun Sailor, and Osseo-Maple Grove-Champlin-Dayton Press, all being considered for “General Excellence” awards; and Osseo-Maple Grove-Champlin-Dayton Press, Elk River Star News, and the Laker Pioneer all being considered for “General Reporting” awards. Community editors Jack Wiedner, Brooklyn Park-Brooklyn Center Sun Post, and Nina Thompson, St. Louis Park-Hopkins Sun Sailor, are also in the running for the “Dave Pyle New Journalist Award.” The annual convention will include seminars and sessions intended to engage journalists on topics and issues they encounter on a regular basis. The awards ceremony will be held Thursday evening, Jan. 29. Award placement is kept confidential until that evening.
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AMM CENTRAL CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETTE
NEW COLLEAGUES FROM THE HAWKEYE STATE! Adams MultiMedia welcomed new colleagues this month as the Cedar Rapids Gazette and its group of community newspapers joined the company. The Gazette, now AMM’s largest site, is in eastern Iowa and its coverage includes Division I sports out of the University of Iowa and Iowa State, statehouse news out of Des Moines, and local news in the surrounding Cedar Rapids region. The team is recognized for its strong enterprise coverage on beats that include higher education, agriculture, the environment, and health care. The Gazette group, which also includes 11 community newspapers, will be part of AMM’s Central Division. “The Gazette and its commitment to serving the local community - strong journalism and unmatched local business relationships -
was a no-brainer for us,” AMM’s CEO Mark Adams said of the acquisition, which was finalized December 1. A group from Adams has been onboarding the Cedar Rapids team over the past few weeks. Bill Albrecht, AMM’s East Central Minnesota regional president, is serving as interim publisher while the company seeks a new leader for the Iowa sites. Adams MultiMedia now has news titles in 20 states, and this is the first addition to the portfolio since the purchase of the Yellowstone Group in November 2022. The Gazette group formerly was part of an employee-owned company, Folience. In addition to its digital products and services, The Gazette, founded in 1883, publishes a newspaper three days a week and is host to several community events throughout the year.
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AMM CENTRAL ASHLAND DAILY PRESS HONORS EDMUND FITZGERALD’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL TRIBUTE SECTION Regional connections to historic Great Lakes tragedy inspire comprehensive commemorative journalism The Ashland Daily Press marked a significant milestone this November with the publication of an eight-page special supplement commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy — one of the most famous shipwrecks in Great Lakes history. On Nov. 10, 1975, the 729-foot ore carrier Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior during a fierce storm, taking all 29 crew members with her. For the Ashland community and surrounding Bay Area, the tragedy hit especially close to home: Five local men were among those lost, including sailors from Ashland, Washburn, Iron River and Moquah. “This wasn’t just a historic maritime disaster — it was a tragedy that deeply affected families in our community,” said Seth Carlson, regional editor at the Ashland Daily Press. “Fifty years later, we felt it was important to honor those local connections and tell the fuller human story behind the headlines.”
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The “Never Forgotten: The Edmund Fitzgerald at 50” supplement, published Nov. 6, features a diverse collection of content: • Historical perspective from freelance writer Tom Emery on why the Fitzgerald remains the most enduring shipwreck story in Great Lakes history • A remarkable local connection detailed by former Daily Press editor Peter J. Wasson, tracing how a world-class scale model of the ship came to Ashland for an extended stay at the Ashland Historical Society Museum, thanks to local resident Paul Wickman whose godmother was the daughter of one of the lost crew members • Personal remembrances from Ann McGill, who was a ninth-grader in Ashland the day the ship went down and recalled the horrific weather and community impact, and from Tom LaVenture, managing editor of the Price County Review, who reflected on growing up in Superior with the tragedy’s shadow and the role Gordon Lightfoot’s song played in keeping the memory alive • Archival journalism, reprinting Daily Press articles from the days immediately following the disaster
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EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE MEETS COMMUNITY SERVICE
Carlson coordinated the project, working with multiple contributors and community stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage. The supplement balanced journalistic rigor with sensitivity to the families still affected by the loss. “What made this project special was the 50 at ld ra ge tz Fi d collaboration — with freelance writers, the un The Edm historical society, local families and our advertising partners who understood the importance of honoring this anniversary,” Carlson said. The initiative also supported broader regional commemorative efforts, including a new state historical marker dedication in Superior and a documentary premiere featuring Wisconsin Historical Society Maritime Archaeologist Tamara Thomsen.
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• Community resources, including information about memorial events and museum displays The supplement also featured profiles of the local sailors lost, memorial event listings coordinated with the Wisconsin Historical Society and support from community partners including Enbridge, which sponsored a documentary screening at the Bay Theater.
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PRESERVING REGIONAL HISTORY This project exemplifies Adams MultiMedia’s commitment to serving as a keeper of community history and memory. The Edmund Fitzgerald story — immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot’s 1976 hit song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” — continues to resonate across generations, and the Ashland Daily Press’ comprehensive coverage ensures that the local connections to this tragedy are preserved for future generations. The special section is available in the newspaper’s archives and represents the kind of deep, meaningful community journalism that distinguishes local news organizations in the Adams MultiMedia family. 04-Nov-25 12:20:14
AMM CENTRAL LEADER-TELEGRAM • APG IN EAU CLAIRE, WI
CHIPPEWA FALLS OKTOBERFEST
Leader-Telegram / APG in Eau Claire, WI is honored to be a Major Sponsor of Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest — and we celebrate each year by decorating a festive window for the community
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AMM CENTRAL MIKE ERICKSON Mike Erickson, production manager at Adams MultiMedia of East Central Minnesota, will be retiring after a 40-year career in newspapers. “Erickson,” as most colleagues refer to him, started out as a cub reporter and photographer for two small town weeklies, Dassel and Cokato, Minnesota. That gave him valuable experience on the editorial side that helped provide a broader perspective of the industry, which came into play when he became a production manager at Press Publications for five years. He dabbled in advertising agency work at Tanaka before joining Sun Newspapers in 1998 as manager of the graphics department. His even keel and clinical approach to solving issues served him well during his years in charge of production. He played a key role in several acquisitions, consolidations of production departments, setting up new prepress systems and more IT changes than he said he cares to recall. No matter if you asked him to figure out a way to add five more special sections to a weekly production schedule or whether or not he could fix the toilet that was no longer flushing, his demeanor was unfazed. He’d simply examine the issue, find a solution, and implement it. Unknown to many, he also served as print plant manager for a short period when Sun Newspapers owned its own presses in Hudson, Wisconsin. The stories he could share about hitting deadlines for 40+ newspapers in a steel-sided building without air conditioning. He also was in charge of the Sun Newspapers IT department for many years, stringing hundreds of yards of ethernet cable in buildings that were never designed for such wiring. Concrete walls, oak floors, cob webs and false ceilings all became his obstacle course during those years of rapid technology expansion. Between 2000 and 2025, he experienced five different ownership groups, including the most recent, Adams MultiMedia in 2015. Erickson’s final days in his back corner office in Eden Prairie will coincide with the end of this year. Lisa Smith, a long-time colleague of Erickson in the production department, will take over as head of production with the start of the new year.
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TONYA ORBECK
A FIXTURE IN CAMBRIDGE, READY TO RETIRE
After 33 years, the main fixture of our operations in Cambridge, Minnesota, Tonya Orbeck, the head of the public notices department, has decided it’s time to take that eagerly awaited walk into retirement and what a journey it’s been. She came to Minnesota and the Scotsman from the Omaha World Herald. “I started in classified ads and received a promotion to obituaries,” she said with a smile. After moving to Minnesota to work at the Scotsman, her duties grew steadily as the company saw many changes with expansion. With her roots still in classifieds, she began to transform the public notices department from a single paper to 39, including supervision over four employees. Imagine juggling hot deadlines for 39 papers every week where accuracy reigns above all else. She’s also in charge of building maintenance at the Scotsman, which includes everything from shoveling and salting the sidewalks to working with plumbers, electricians, and handymen and anyone else who can keep up with the maintenance. Now, she has added general manager of six newspapers to her duties, which includes supervising their sales staff. In addition to her job duties, she’s donated her time to a myriad of organizations around town. It’s no wonder wherever she goes, people seem to love to chat with her. She’s organized many community fundraisers, city-wide garage sales, food drives, school supply drives, and the adopt-a-family for Christmas project in her office. Then there is her role in Cambridge Customer Appreciation Night, Isanti County Fair Board, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon fundraiser, and don’t forget the 20 years of Kids Day at the fair. Whew! All of those events are organized outside of regular business hours. As you would expect, all that civic involvement gets her recognized around town nearly every place she goes, and she loves it. “The best part? All the people, the business associates, community connections, customers, the contacts, the friendships. I’m thankful for each and every one of them,” she said. So, what’s next? “I’m ready to find a beach and play with my grandkids,” she said with a smile. Rest assured, her organizational skills will make it happen!
AMM WEST AMM WEST JOURNALISTS HONORED
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From left: Skagit Valley Herald reporters Ava Ronning and Emma Fletcher-Frazer, Stanwood Camano News and Anacortes American editor Isabella Loy, and Herald reporter Cameron Martinez at the WNPA Conference in Wenatchee, Wash., on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Our AMM West journalists were honored on Oct. 4, 2025, at the Washington Newspaper Publisher Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest. The Stanwood Camano News won 14 awards, including editor Isabella Loy taking home honors in the Feature Writer of the Year category and the News Writer of the Year category. The Anacortes American won six awards, and the Skagit Valley Herald won 13 awards. Judging this
year’s competition was the Maryland-Delaware-District of Columbia Press Association. In total, there were 875 news story entries, 245 photography entries and 48 participating newspapers. The combined total number of awards for Skagit Publishing’s Skagit Valley Herald, Stanwood Camano News and Anacortes American was 33. The awards were for content published from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
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AMM WEST WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
WTE’S REPLACEMENT INSERTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVES ACCURACY, SPEED Production staff at the Wyoming Tribune Eagle in Cheyenne are enjoying the recent change to a Muller Martini GMA SLS 2000 inserter, obtained from our sister publication in Greenville, Tennessee. Wyoming Production Director Ed Perry said the new-to-us equipment is a massive upgrade from the Heidelberg/Goss N2299 Carousel that has been in use since the Man Roland press was installed in 2008. As with any change, there was an adjustment period for the mailroom team, but it was a short one. “They were reluctant at first, but all of them absolutely love it now,” Perry said. “They didn’t want change, but now they’re like, ‘Oh, this is great!’” The SLS 2000 allows the Cheyenne production facility to do both labeling and inserting as publications come off the press, which allows the team to practically cut production time in half. Its eight inserting stations can handle a wide variety of insert sizes and types, which has resulted in fewer misses and less duplication. Another advantage is that Mailroom Manager Brandon Lee was already familiar with the equipment from a previous job, which gives him an advantage if troubleshooting is needed. After just two weeks of transition time, the SLS 2000 is now used Monday through Friday, both for Adams MultiMedia publications in Cheyenne, Laramie and Rock Springs, as well as a variety of commercial clients in surrounding states. “It’s great to see Adams investing in upgraded equipment in Cheyenne,” Regional President Brian Doane said. “I can’t wait to see the full benefits of it in 2026.”
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AMM WEST
Jeff Rowton takes a break from CPR training out west and visits Deception Pass State Park. Pictured with 850 year old Douglas Fir.
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New ADAMS MULTIMEDIA EMPLOYEE WEB STORE + SWAG FOR YOUR MARKET! We’re excited to announce the launch of the official Adams MultiMedia merchandise store, created in partnership with MerchyMe. It’s a simple, convenient way to order branded apparel, gear, and promo items—whether you’re stocking up for yourself or planning ahead for your publication’s next event. Visit the store: https://adamsmultimedia.merchyme.com/
Employee Merch Made Easy
Easy Ordering – Browse a curated selection of companybranded apparel and accessories. Add to cart and check out in just a few clicks. • Direct-to-You Shipping – Orders ship straight to your home or preferred address (no bulk orders or internal distribution needed). • On-Demand Production – Items are produced when ordered for consistent quality and quick turnaround (5–8 business days + shipping). • Size & Style Options – Multiple fits, colors, and styles for everyday wear and work needs. • Secure Checkout – Pay safely with credit card or PayPal.
Swag for Publications, Client Appreciation, and Community Events
In addition to employee gear, the store can also support
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publication/market needs—perfect for keeping your brand visible in the community and building stronger local relationships. Use store items for: • Client appreciation gifts (thank-you swag for advertisers, partners, and sponsors) • Community events & festivals (giveaways, booth items, “stop-by-and-say-hi” freebies) • Promotions & subscription drives (items that help bring people to the table and start conversations) • Employee recruiting and team visibility (branded items for job fairs, open houses, and local outreach) • Internal recognition (welcome kits, milestone celebrations, staff shout-outs) Because items are produced on-demand, it’s easier to order what you need when you need it, without worrying about keeping inventory on hand.
Questions or Need Help Ordering?
For support, ordering questions, or guidance on choosing the best swag items for your publication or event, contact: Kate Van Huss kate.vanhuss@thehighroadagency.com Happy shopping—and happy swag planning!