Broadcaster Press 05 August 5, 2014 www.broadcasteronline.com A new beginning at the Plain Talk By Alan Dale Can you feel that, Vermillion? Do you get that sensation, Clay County? When you do, it will undoubtedly be the sensation of change. A steady, purposeful, wave of historic change. Once the feeling sets in, it will be the goal of the Plain Talk to make sure that it stays fixed within you for good. I am excited to be a part of your community and to eventually become accepted as one of you. Monday I began my new tenure in Vermillion as the general manager/managing editor of the Plain Talk and the Broadcaster Press. I am excited to be a part of this organization and knowing I have the two best writers in the region, a creative sales and ad department, and a strong support staff within, sure helps with the transition. As do the people of Vermillion and the surrounding area. This is a bustling, progressive area of South Dakota, which is one of the fastest growing and more advancing states in the country. How good is that? So what better way to celebrate this time by giving this town and region what it deserves: The best. In the upcoming days, weeks, and months, we here at the Plain Talk will present to you a growing wave of sweeping changes that we believe will give our readers the best coverage possible. From news coverage to entertainment to sports, it shouldn’t take long for people to notice that our goal of expansive reporting has taken root. We are not here simply to do our job, we are here to earn and command your attention. This is your paper and the one that needs to come through in giving Vermillion and surrounding communities like Elk Point and Jefferson our fullest attention and respect. What is important to you will be as important if not more to the Plain Talk. We want your news. We want you to share with us the information that this community requires. Heck, we may even lend a hand and end up presenting plenty more, sometimes showcasing news and feature stories that may have gone unnoticed. Those we vow to not overlook. As far as sports coverage you will see comprehensive reports from Vermillion and Turn Yo ur Clutter i nto Cash! Elk Point-Jefferson high school programs. It will come at you on a regular basis. Your teams are our teams and our teams will be given the respect they have earned and deserve. We will also make sure for those college sports fans, that the Coyotes get their fair play as well. No stone, no team, no athlete, will go unserved. All the readers have to do is seek what they wish to find and it is our job to present them with the best coverage of those items. That we vow to do. How can the community help us? Well, first off, don’t be shy. If we are missing the boat on something, we will be confident enough to take your tips to heart and do what we can, where we can. Keep our phone number close and use it wisely and often. Also, we just ask that you keep an open mind. This may be a more proactive and assertive approach to news coverage. We will be there making sure we get what we need because it’s about wanting to get what you 624-4429 STABE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, August 23rd, 9:30 AM 6 mi. E of Hinton, IA on C-60 CALL NOW TO GET YOUR ITEMS LISTED IN ALL OUR ADS FOR BETTER RESULTS Machinery, Equipment, Livestock & More! (Advertising deadline is August 10th) March Sale over 1,500 buyers. We need Tractors-Combines-Trucks-Farm, Livestock & Atq. equip. - Lawn & Garden equip.-Tools-Etc. Stabe Auction Co. Randy & Vernon Stabe 712-540-9640 StabeAuctionAndRealty.com that we will also honor you, the readers, and what you best need or what you demand. No one will demand more from us than we here at the Plain Talk. It's not just about existing it is about excelling. For many, Aug. 1 translates into just another first day of a new month. As you read this on that particular day on the calendar, this date means so much more for the Plain Talk. It is a new beginning, a new wave, a new presence. Enjoy... Custom Made Sale with Th Wi Custom Made Sale with The Window Shop st ad wi The Window Shop ho Advertise your Garage Sale to thousands of readers! Siouxland’s fastest growing auction need into our pages. We also may be moving toward some extremely progressive and forward thinking approaches to how we report the news. Approaches that are rarely seen in a weekly or a bi-weekly. News is a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-aweek cycle. For those who demand and need their news sooner and more readily available... Stay tuned. This is a new beginning at the Plain Talk while at the same time holding true to what has made this paper what it has represented. As we do Tw Wa Two Ways to Sa Two Ways to Save Save Buy 10 Windows Buy 10 Windows Installed Get st Installed Get 1 FREE Forr EE R o 90 Days Same as ay 90 Days Same as Cash Financing* Cash Financing