I’m going to get into the weeds of the publishing business. This may not be of interest to everyone who reads this column, but it should be relevant because it’s about something everyone encounters from time to time: deadlines. I’ve been in the newspaper—and now the publishing—business since my college days. Actually, even before that. I was editor of my high school … [Read more...] about From the Publisher: Deadlines … I always meet them
Kirk Kern
Publisher’s Note: Sometimes you have to swallow your pride
In this issue, I had to write one of the hardest stories I’ve ever tackled as a reporter. No, it wasn’t some investigative piece that required painstaking research. No, it didn’t involve exposing corruption in the community. For me, it was much worse. I went out to the opening ceremonies at Mountain Ridge Little League and was making my way through the vendor … [Read more...] about Publisher’s Note: Sometimes you have to swallow your pride
From the Publisher: Skye Canyon, and this pub, continue to grow
One of the best things about producing a publication like this is that I don’t have to worry about subscriptions. I often get calls from companies offering to help grow the circulation of my publications, and I tell them that isn’t a concern—I mail this publication free to every home in the community. One of the great things about Skye Canyon is that it continues to … [Read more...] about From the Publisher: Skye Canyon, and this pub, continue to grow
From the Publisher: Skye Canyon folks excited for Whole Foods
My first thought about what to write in this space was to complain about the holidays. It’s kind of my annual gripe for someone in my business—basically, less time to do the same amount of work, plus the added challenge that normal people often take this time off, which makes it harder to find decision-makers. But I’m not going to get into that, because in the past … [Read more...] about From the Publisher: Skye Canyon folks excited for Whole Foods
Taking youth travel ball to the extreme
This month’s cover story is about the Ojeda family’s summer vacation. The Skye Canyon residents visited Ireland, but not necessarily just to see the sights. They went to watch daughter Obriella play in an international soccer tournament. Obriella, an eighth grader at Somerset Academy Skye Canyon, was one of only two Las Vegas players from a pool of about 400 players … [Read more...] about Taking youth travel ball to the extreme