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I was asked to be the publisher at that time by the (Schaller) family.”Winter said everyone expected the family would ask him, but he was not sure they would or if he wanted to do it.“It's a big responsibility.

It is different to be the second person.

But when you are the first person, the top person, it is a lot different,” he said.Kirk and Winter worked together from the moment he came to the Petoskey News-Review and their relationship became not only one of boss and employee, but also of friends.

The two would take part in many activities together, including a yearly skiing trip.“I didn't realize other people in top positions didn't have someone else to back them up as Kirk and I had.

It was always one person,” Winter said.

“I knew it was there, but I didn't fully appreciate how special the relationship was.

I grew so much because of his encouragement.”Winter said Kirk taught him how to be a manager through example and letting him try new things.“And sometimes allowing me to make mistakes and learn by those mistakes,” he said.Kirk also taught Winter to always have a positive attitude, be reassuring, patient, listen and be supportive.“I hope I take those skills with me in teaching,” he said.Over the years Winter has used these lessons and ...

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