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Very often when we're published we buy 10 copies of the publication. A plaque is forever and provides a lifetime documentation of news about you. Give the generations to come the gift of family information for their heritage.

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Testimonials

"Virdette, my mother LOVED the plaque. I cannot put into words how much she does. She even called one day this weekend to say she was just sitting looking at it. Needless to say, I will be ordering mine soon. Thanks a million."

- Joy

"My wife and I presented the plaque to Raymond... Raymond was so proud he carried the plaque around to show everybody. Thank you for helping with this. It was so worth it!"

- Rich

"I just wanted to let you know how pleased my family and I are of the plaque that arrived. Once again, thank you very much for the wonderful craftsmanship that was done on the plaque to preserve such lasting memories of an important event!"

- The Mujica Family

"I wanted to let you know that one of my hair care specialists showed me her beautiful plaque and I told her I had two from the same company! You are doing it!"

- Stephanie

Meet Virdette Otkins | In The News, Inc.

Virdette Otkins | In The News, Inc.

Account Executive

1-800-548-3993 Ext. 3049

votkins@inthenewsonline.com

Background and Experience

Virdette Otkins has spent 5 years at In the News, Inc. and works with a variety of publications, including many faith-based and Christian magazines. Virdette has worked with clients such as Johnny Giavos, owner of Kitchen 64, Sidewalk Cafe, and 3 Monkees, and Leslie Protomastro.

In her words...

"This job is perfect for me because I love to read, and I love to talk, and I love people. In The News provides an avenue for all of those likes to be realized everyday. I love talking with people in all industries and being a source for them to preserve their business or family history. As your children become parents and grandparents, their history becomes important, and they have a thirst for where they came from and information about their heritage. It's not just about you - the generations in your family that come after want to know who you are and what you did."

Virdette Otkins works to research a variety of publications, including the following:

Have a peek at a few sample, customized plaques:

Curious what our custom wall plaques look like? Would you like to see more preserved articles? Below are a few examples of some of the beautiful wall plaques that we have customized for actual clients who have been featured in an article or publication. Please click on a thumbnail to take a closer look!