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Everyone learns something from another.
I would have to spend considerable time compiling a list of those who taught me something. Some I learned from gave me great advice and helped me on my way through life. Others did the opposite.
Both kinds of people would be on my list.
Being in the business of reporting news, sports, writing features and editorials for most of my adult life allowed me to meet many great newspaper people. They are on my good list.
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association, perhaps the longest running and most respected newspaper group in the nation, holds an annual convention. I have attended many of them and have benefited greatly from the learning sessions and the friendships developed.
I have never gone to a convention where I did not bring back something worthwhile, either from the hands-on working side, the business side or both.
My first "boss" in the newspaper business was Lillian Kessler. I knew her better than just a boss. She was also my aunt.
I learned a lot from her, no doubt the best thing was how to treat people with respect.
She will always be a great lady in my heart.
Her name is on the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation memorial pylon at Trees for Tomorrow in Eagle River. This month more names will be added as the WNAF hosts its annual retreat.
Deceased publishers have been so honored since 1958.
This year's list includes:
William T. Borneman, Oconto County Reporter;
· Douglas B. "Bart" Brown, Oconomowoc Enterprise;
· Howard J. Brown, Kenosha News;
· Lois A. Goldsmith, Boscobel Dial;
· William A. Griffith, News Publishing Co., Black Earth;
· Trygg J. Hansen, Cadott Sentinel and The Cornell & Lake Holcombe Courier;
· Lyman J. "Jack" Howe, Courier Press, Prairie du Chien;
· John O. Kirkpatrick, Waupun Leader News;
· Margaret E. Rogers, Winneconne News;
· Mabel Temby, Kewaunee Enterprise, Luxemburg;
· Frank A. Wood, Green Bay News Chronicle and Denmark Press.
I crossed paths with all those publishers during their lifetimes.
Bill Griffith ran many area papers. His family still has the Home News in Spring Green. He was one of the most colorful people I ever met. He taught me to never be afraid to take chances.
Lois Goldsmith and her husband, Ralph, ran the Boscobel Dial. I learned my art of editorial writing from Ralph.
Jack Howe of the Prairie du Chien Courier Press was a great teacher in himself. He helped me understand printing and photography.
The others, though farther away, helped shape my career too.
I would like to thank them for their help. The one thing they all had in common was this: we owe our readers the truth in the best way we can tell it.
I hope we have been able to live up to their expectations.