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October 24, 2013 Page 2 HSPA calendar Dec. 7 Newsroom Seminar, Indianapolis Marriott North Feb. 1 Journalism Job and Career Fair, IUPUI Feb. 5-6 HSPA and HSPA Foundation Annual Meetings and Government Conference, JW Marriott, Indianapolis HSPA Board of Directors HSPA Officers President: Robyn McCloskey, Pharos-Tribune (Logansport), Kokomo Tribune Vice President: Jon O'Bannon, The Corydon Democrat HSPA Board Members Dailies Andy Eads, Paxton Media Group Brandon Erlacher, The Elkhart Truth Randall Shields, Home News Enterprises Terry Ward, KPC Media Kim Wilson, South Bend Tribune Nondailies Dave Eldridge, Perry County News (Tell City) John Haley, Pulaski County Journal (Winamac) Don Hurd, Benton Review (Fowler) Greg Morris, IBJ Corp. Kathy Tretter, Dubois-Spencer County Publishing Co. Inc. HSPA Foundation Board of Directors HSPA Foundation Officers President: Pat Lanman, Vevay Newspapers Inc. Vice President: Jack Pate, Evansville Courier & Press Secretary: Nancy Grossman, Leader Publishing Treasurer: Jeff Rogers, Home News Enterprises Longtime journalist worked at Terre Haute newspapers D avid Howard Cox, a longtime newspaper editor in Terre Haute, died following complications from West Nile virus. Cox, 61, of Terre Haute, passed David Cox away Oct. 10, 2013, at St. Vincent Seton Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Feb. 19, 1952, in Terre Haute to Howard and Dolores Harden Cox. He was most recently employed for 14 years as the media relations manager for the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods in West Terre Haute, but he spent most of his career in journalism, according to the Tribune-Star (Terre Haute). Cox worked as sports editor for The JournalReview (Crawfordsville) and sports information director for Wabash College early in his career. In 1975, he returned to his hometown to join the staff of the Terre Haute Star, reporting on government, education, crime and business, and writing features. He eventually joined the Star's management team, serving first as city editor and later as editor until the newspaper merged with The Tribune, Terre Haute's other newspaper, in 1983. After working in several management positions for the Tribune-Star, Cox was named editor of the newspaper in 1992. Cox enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening, walking and bicycling. He was also an avid sports fan, especially of the St. Louis Cardinals, and enjoyed reading, crafts and woodworking. He was a 1970 graduate of Schulte High School. He was preceded in death by his father; his stepfather, James McKinney; and one stillborn sister, Mary Elizabeth Cox. Cox is survived by his wife of 42 years, Brenda Moore Cox; one son, Brian Cox and his wife, Christine, of Chandler, Ariz.; one daughter, Sara Cox, of Lee's Summit, Mo.; siblings; and extended family. reporter could get an Excel spreadsheet in an electronic format so that he or she could analyze and compare the data to other databases without having to physically key in the information as the reporter would need to do if handed a printout of the document," Key said. Holdman's fatal amendment would have required recorders to give citizens permission to use smartphones to capture images of documents they wanted to inspect – circumventing the need to pay a $1 fee for a copy. Recorders opposed this provision, and the bill died 21-28 in a second floor vote after the first vote ended in a tie. Campbell couldn't confirm which state representative would serve as the author of a 2014 version of the public access bill. While Bosma is the driving force behind the legislation, a House speaker usually doesn't file bills. Generally, that task falls on a member of the speaker's caucus. On board The HSPA and Foundation boards of directors met for an annual retreat in Brown County Oct. 10-11. From left are HSPA President Robyn McCloskey of the Pharos-Tribune (Logansport) and Kokomo Tribune; Steve Key, HSPA executive director and general coun el; Kathy Tretter s of Dubois-Spencer County Publishing; Greg Morris of IBJ Corp.; and Randall Shields of Home News Enterprises. HSPA Foundation Board of Directors Henry Bird, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. Michael J. Christman, Fort Wayne Newspapers Curt Jacobs, The Madison Courier Barbara King, North Vernon Plain Dealer & Sun Mayer Maloney, Hoosier Times Inc. William "B.J." Riley, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. John Rumbach, The Herald (Jasper) HSPA staff Steve Key, executive director and general counsel skey@hspa.com • (317) 624-4427 Karen T. Braeckel, HSPA Foundation director kbraeckel@hspa.com • (317) 624-4426 Pamela Lego, MAP advertising director plego@hspa.com • (812) 350-7711 Milissa Tuley, communications specialist mtuley@hspa.com • (317) 624-4430 Yvonne Yeadon, office manager yyeadon@hspa.com • (317) 624-4433 Shawn Goldsby, advertising coordinator sgoldsby@hspa.com • (317) 803-4772 Access Continued from Page 1 Speaker Bosma to outline a bill that addressed governmental concerns while attempting to limit the burden on citizens seeking to understand the actions of its state and local elected leaders," Key said. HSPA greatly supports the provision giving Hoosiers control of the format of records delivered, he said. "Under the proposal, a An update is available for The Publisher app for iPhone and iPad that addresses the lengthy loading time some users were experiencing. However, users with the iOS7 operating system may still experience some delays that are under review. Please download the update today for a better Publisher mobile experience! Member notices Employees sought The Indiana Publisher is published bi-weekly by Hoosier State Press Association, 41 E. Washington St., Suite 301, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, (317) 803-4772. ISSN 0019-6711 USPS 058-730. Periodicals-class postage paid at Indianapolis, Ind., and at additional mailing office. Postmaster: Send address changes to 41 E. Washington St., Suite 301, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, (317) 803-4772, Fax (317) 624-4428. Website: www.hspa.com Subscriptions $25 per year. Ad rates furnished upon request. News and feature writer – At The Perry County News (Tell City). Qualifications include strong reporting, researching, writing and interviewing skills; proficiency in photography helpful; page design and experience preferred; experience updating websites helpful. Schedule is a 40‐hour week with some week nd and holiday e shifts. Send resume and clips to Vincent Luecke, editor, editor@ perrycountynews.com. (1) Print operations manager – The Times (Munster), a 90,000+ circulation newspaper, is looking for a print operations manager to oversee pressroom production on GOSS Headliner and Magnum equipment. Primary responsibilities include daily print operations, production scheduling, print quality, on-time performance, staff performance, training and operational/preventative maintenance. Apply online at nwi.com/timesjobs. EOE. (1) Reporter – County seat daily in north central Indiana seeks reporter able to cover local government, courts and cops and cover desk shift two or three times a week. InDesign helpful. Hours generally 3-11 p.m. but flexibility important. Send letter, resume and clips to mtuley@ hspa.com. (1) Editorial position – Are you a community-minded journalist with a passion for writing, photographing and designing? Do you enjoy helping a staff excel? If you are, then we have a great opportunity for you at the Herald Journal (Monticello), a Monday through Saturday 3,500-circulation newspaper. Full-time, salaried position with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience. Send letter,resume and clips to Scott Koon, publisher, skoon@thehj.com. (2) Send member notices to mtuley@ hspa.com. Postings will be listed as space permits in print and in full at www.hspa.com.

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