Facts for Families: Sending gratitude has wonderful benefits

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•January 4, 2023• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator When was the last time you received a handwritten thank you note? Or sent one to someone else? How did it make you feel? This is a very timely article by Extension Educator Emily Schoenfelder about the importance of sending thank you notes and how to do it. Emily says: Here at the Connection Corner blog, we talk a lot about connection. We also talk a lot about gratitude. So, it should come as no surprise that any opportunity to combine both of these amazing things brings me particular joy. Thank … Read More

Why Newspaper Writing Is Important

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•January 4, 2023• by Sarah Hudson Pierce Columnist One of the best lectures I’ve heard about writing was at the East Texas Christian Writer’s Conference held at Marshall, Texas a few years ago. The speaker emphasized that if a writer really wants to develop his talent the best place to start is newspaper writing. I heartily agree, although I began writing poetry in 1981, while going through a nervous breakdown. At that time I didn’t realize that therapists highly recommend writing and journal keeping as a coping technique. … Read More

Letter to the Editor 1-4-2023

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Dear Editor, As a lifelong resident of Moultrie County, I was interested in reading what positive things the newly elected republicans were going to do for Moultrie County. However, my interest quickly changed to disgust upon reading the headline about the board meeting. … Read More