Article archive / September 1, 2011
Originally published: . Volume 3, No. 1. Source pages: 16.
The winner in the “positive comment” category for the birth- day contest was:
“When I read stories about people like Drs. Frick, Nelson, Hannie, Nemeth, Greenleaf, Chafetz, etc., and when I read your fine writing, I am humbled and wonder how is it that I get to call these people ‘colleagues’. I am not writing this to win any prize, I just wanted you to know that I appreciate what you are doing. Thank you.”
First runner up: “I almost feel like a groupie groveling at the feet of a rock star. You are really doing a great job! Remember what Thoreau said "The only reward of virtue is virtue itself."
Honorable mentions go to:
“thanks. keep publishing, I like reading the news.”
“Bravo! Your editorial citing the Board request for your ‘credentials’ relative to news reporting was wonderful!”
“This is just a brief note to again tell you how impressed I am by your newsletter and your willingness to address issues that may be controversial.”
Negative comments: Only one negative entry was received, the reader noting that he might have the best chance to win in this category.
“This newsletter is flawed in that it appeals to those who are not psychologists, but unfortunately it is not so flawed that it does not appeal [to this reader].”
The Times sent a $100 donation to the Cane River Children’s Services, and $20 to the BARK animal rescue as instructed by our winners.
Robert Holeman, the Times newspaper consultant, judged the contest. The publisher sincerely appreciates and thanks everyone for the comments.
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