Here are some general suggestions
about submitting news:
- MAIL OR DELIVER IN PERSON to The Kaweah Commonwealth:
P.O. Box 806,
41841 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA 93271;
- FAX it
to us at 559-561-0118; or
- EMAIL to 3Rnews@kaweahcommonwealth.com
- SUBMIT NEWS IN A TIMELY MANNER. If you are seeking advance publicity,
allow a minimum of four weeks notice. If you are reporting the outcome
of
an
event,
please submit it within one week.
- TYPE press
releases and double-space.
- INCLUDE A CONTACT NAME, telephone number, and email.
- USE FULL NAMES
More information
on submitting news:
All inquiries about how and when to submit Three
Rivers or Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks news should be directed
to the editors, John and Sarah Elliott. Lemon Cove and Woodlake news
inquiries may be directed to Amy Dolcourt-McElroy, Woodlake managing
editor.
BUSINESS NEWS
We want timely news relevant to Three Rivers, Lemon Cove,
Woodlake and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Examples of business
news that appeals to our readers include personnel promotions, awards,
company reports, acquisitions, and expansions.
We are interested in new-business stories. The amount of
space depends on the newsworthiness.
Buying advertising in The Kaweah Commonwealth does not
buy special treatment in news articles. All news is judged on the basis
of interest to our readers.
SCHOOL NEWS
There are two types of news: School activities and
education news.
School activity news includes requests for publicity about
school fundraisers and school or class programs. If the activity lends
itself to an interesting photo, a photographer may be assigned. We also
seek a variety of activity photos. Photographs (digital preferred) submitted
need to be focused and properly exposed, with all subjects identified
in advance.
Education news includes coverage of school board issues; a new or innovative
teaching technique; an interesting teacher or student; how local schools
are dealing with state or national trends; and complaints or concerns
from students, parents, educators or taxpayers. If you have an idea for
a story, contact the editors, 561-3627.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photographs add interest to news stories, but not every
story will be accompanied by a photograph. If you have an idea for a photo,
call 561-3627.
If it is a publicity photo you are seeking, make sure you
call at least two weeks before the event. Because many more requests are
made than possibly can be filled, the editor will probably ask you detailed
questions concerning the suggested photo assignment so its potential news
value can be compared with other pending requests. We will, occasionally,
accept photos not taken by staff photographers with a priority placed
on the quality of the photograph.
OBITUARIES
Obituaries in The Kaweah Commonwealth are news stories
and are written and edited by The Kaweah Commonwealth. There is no charge
for this service. We consider obituaries as some of the most important
stories we publish since it is a permanent documentation of a life and
an accurate record of death. To ensure there is no omission of pertinent
information and obituaries are as accurate as possible, forms are available
at The Kaweah Commonwealth office. We don’t take obituary information
over the telephone.
CHURCH NEWS
Religious news can include short announcements of church
activities and, if space allows, features on other aspects of religion.
The type of news we are interested in includes new clergy, new local church
leaders, building programs, special speakers, and entertainment. Church
groups are also encouraged to publicize their activities and events with
display advertising offered at special non-profit rates.
CLASSES, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS
The KAWEAH KALENDAR is published each Friday in The Kaweah Commonwealth. To include an event, it should be submitted
three to four weeks in advance to ensure publication. Announcements are
repeated as space allows; items in Three Rivers, Lemon Cove, Woodlake,
and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks are given priority. All necessary
information must be included — name of event, sponsor, date, time, location,
contact phone number, and brief description. Photographs (digital preferred)
to accompany the event are welcome; subjects in the photo must be identified.
Information may be mailed to P.O. Box 806, Three Rivers;
sent by fax to 561-0118, electronically mailed to 3Rnews@kaweahcommonwealth.com,
or delivered to the Commonwealth office, 41841 Sierra Dr.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Kaweah Commonwealth welcomes letters for publication
on any subject as long as they are tasteful and responsible and are signed
with the full name of the writer (who should include a phone number and
address for verification purposes only).
The newspaper reserves the right to edit for brevity, taste,
and style. Please, no business thank-yous, business endorsements or complaints,
commercials, or extensive lists. Sarcasm and vilification are also not
appropriate. Unpublished letters are not returned.
We do not publish Internet articles, anonymous letters,
or letters sent to other persons, public officials, or other newspapers.
Letters may be submitted by mail (P.O. Box 806, Three
Rivers, CA 93271), by fax (559-561-0118), by email 3Rnews@kaweahcommonwealth.com,
or delivered in person to the newspaper office at 41841 Sierra Drive.
CLASSIFIED ADS / PUBLIC NOTICES
Classified ad rates are $7 for the first 20 words,
and 20 cents for each additional word. “Found” ads are FREE. Payment
for classified ads is required in advance. The deadline for current week
is Wednesday, 5 pm. Classified ads may be submitted by mail (P.O. Box
806, Three Rivers, CA 93271) or delivered in person to the newspaper
office at 41841 Sierra Drive.
The Kaweah Commonwealth is an adjudicated newspaper
and, therefore, publishes all types of legal notices including, but not
limited to, Fictitious Business Name Statements. Call for rates: 559-561-3627.
KAWEAH NETWORK
The Kaweah Network is a business directory that
offers affordable advertising for small businesses and services. Ad sizes
available are one inch by one column ($8 per week) and two inches by one
column ($15 per week). Advertising in this section is accepted on a monthly
basis. New ads are accepted until noon Monday with four weeks prepayment.
There is no charge for headings; new headings added as needed.
Kaweah Network ads may be submitted by mail (P.O. Box 806,
Three Rivers, CA 93271) or delivered in person to the newspaper office
at 41841 Sierra Drive. |
