44 - Sunday, September 25, 1988 - North Shore News

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his is our first in-paper North Shore News
reader survey. You probably already know that
we regularly survey readers by phone for specific
information but now wed like to get an overview of just
how were doing in your eyes. Feel free to write in your opi-
nions and even include a ietter if you like.
Were giving away $100 prize to one lucky reader who
completes and sends in this survey. The winner will be
drawn at random so be sure to include your name and
telephone number if you wish to be eligible for the prize.
If you want to remain anonymous, that’s fine too.
We will treat each and every response seriously because
we value your judgement of your own newspaper. We are
committed to serving your needs. By participating in the
survey, you take an active role in the evolution of the

newspaper.

Do you read the North Shore News? yes L] No U1

Wednesday? Always .] Sometimes [_] Never )

Friday? Always -] Sometimes Cl Never C]
Sunday? Always ] Sometimes L] Never C]

How long do you spend with each issue? 15 minutes L]
15-30 minutes
More than 30 minutes (_]

How do we measure up as a community newspaper?
(Rate us from one to five with one being the highest mak)1 2 3 4 5
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How do you rate our entertainment and arts covrage? LI (IO OO
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Do you think our news coverage is: Responsible OOOO
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How many marks do we get for local news coverage?

What mark do you give us for Living coverage?

Sensationalized

What's the one thing you like best about the North Shore News?

What's the one thing you like least about the North Shore News?

If you were the Editor of the NEWS, what one thing would you change?

COLUMNISTS
What do you think about our columnists? How do they measure up in your
eyes? (Again give them a one for excellence and a five fer very poor.

Bob Hunter - Strictly Personal
Doug Collins — Get This Straight
Noel Wright — Wednesday World
Friday Focus
Sunday Brunch
Barbara McCreadie — Travel-wise
Budeet Beaters
Michael Becker — Business Briefcase
Michael Grenby — Dollars and Sense
Dr. Ruth — Ask Dr. Ruth
Timothy Renshaw — Table Hopping
Geoff Tobiasson — Over the Garden Gate
dudith Martin — Miss Manners
David Wishart — Travel Talk

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How do you rate NEWS VIEWPOINT on
the Editorial Page?
And the Editorial cartoon?

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Do you always use the Index?
Always Sometimes
Do you like the Sunshine Girl feature?
Yes

SECTIONS
How do our sections measure up?
Living
Travel
Fashion
Real Estate — Homes
Auto Dealer
Home 8 Garden
Sports
North Shore Now — Entertainment

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Business

] read the following regular features:

News Briefs
Booze Who
Inquiring Reporter
Crime Alert

A Day in Court
TV

Weather (On Page 3)
What's Going On
Business

Insights (Editorial)
Travel

Food

Restaurant Review
Gardening
Mailbox (Letters)
Comics

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