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From the Editor
Ph: 3409 4882
0491 1 29460
editor@bayislandnews.com.au
Firstly, an apology. When I took
over the running of the then
"Bay Island Times", I promised
not to ever let my Fellow
Islanders down.
Well, I suppose you could say I
had a number of good reasons
for the closure of Bay Island
News.
A stroke, followed by a
disastrous business partnership
(who firstly closed DOTS, Then
Bay Island News, replacing it
with something called 'Curlew
Crier', for a single edition)!
Then I got bloody Multiple
Sclerosis in February 201 5.
I wrote this in my Feb 201 3
editorial after my stroke:
"I have been humbled and
touched by your letters, emails
and telephone calls of support. I
have taken them to heart and
appreciate them very much."
Thank you all, once again. Yes,
I am listening, and yes, I
promise to put my health first.
This month I'll be covering the
spoil Pit parking and some of
the issues with it.Line marking,
access and the remaining 1 /2
as yet, uncompleted.
For my fellow residents with
disabilities, well I'll have a few
things to bring up. Sadly I didn't
realise how it really is, like
most. I'm going to suggest to
our political representatives to
try to get by for one day in a
chair or a walker. Good Luck!
ONLINE EDITION
Visible on all devices, it is an
exact representation of the hard
copy paper.As such, it is
subject to change without
notice, as news is just that -
news! I am also using it,for the
moment as a preview and
proofing tool. So there are
some odd boxes, here and
there, just ignore them for the
moment,please.
This is a first, as far as I know,
anywhere! Advertisers can see
their ad where it will be
positioned in the (drumroll
please)
PRINT EDITION SEPTEMBER
Quite literally by public
demand, as well. I was happy
to stay with an online version,
until realised that the software I
used to use for the print version
could make a very effective
'page flipping' presentation.
None of any other papers that I
have seen provide this feature!
As before,it will be home
delivered and in selected
outlets (so I'll be needing my
stands back please).
Now being online, I can update
with "Breaking News" (What a
stupid journalistic phrase - did
somebody drop it)? So, when
news occurs I can almost
immediately change the front
page!
You will see this symbol
scattered about the paper, both
print and online. Of course, you
can tap, click,press, swoop or
anything else but it won't work
on the print copy - Duh.
But it is great for the
online paper. They link
to interviews (Peter
Lau, our new fish and
chip man), Our new Dentist, Dr
Brandon to the recent SMBI
event at the skate park, all sorts
of goodies, slide shows and
animations as well. Or just a
link to a web page or perhaps
some important news from
council or (gasp) from my
advertisers!
And while on the subject of
advertisers and advertising,
what may I hear you ask would
it cost to invest in this paragon
of prose, this paradigm of
poetry. The grandiose
grammatical greatness?
How much for such scintillating
stratospheric similes and
magical modest metaphors?
The sheer breadth of unbiased
reporting, the depth and
breadth of reporting. And the
modesty, intelligence and
strength of character of your
editor? The Total Lack of
political persuasion and the
resilient reporting solely for the
readers benefit alone!
What exorbitant amount would I
have the temerity to inflict upon
you, my valued customer? A
simple formula $1 05 per 1 /4
page ad, for 3 months, paid in
advance. ($1 05 is just how it
worked out to be fair to
everyone - ask XCEL)). I have
to pay in advance, you have to
pay in advance with The
Bulletin, you have to pay in
advance at McDonald's and
Hungry Jack's and even at the
Island petrol stations!
Guess what, yep you have to
pay in advance, because I have
to as well!
Speaking of payments. if you
want to advertise, better get in
quick. Just have a look. Virtually
full already! More content! And
that's something worth reading!
Cheers,
Tim
Bay Island News September 201 6 edition page 2
www.bayislandnews.com.au