I don't claim to have "discernible expertise in the newspaper business."  However, I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.  

The real issue, madam, is your pedantic pettiness regarding the use of "non-standard" spelling in a newspaper article.  I confronted that pettiness and it made you rather unhappy.  I think the use of one's real identity instills a degree of accountability which is missing with anonymous posts.  Your display of condescension blends very well with your pedantics.  

My posts have addressed the specifics of the use of language and the spelling of the two words you describe as "errors."  I have pointed out that such usage is interchangeable with your AP standard spelling and is no big deal.  It doesn't alter the meaning of the story in any way.  

If you're a prof in Oregon's J-school it must be a real joy to be in your class.  Again, in my opinion, your petty pedantics are a bore.  

good-bye and have a pleasant evening,  Gary Crum