5-H Newsletter November 2018

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Editors Corner Tom Dumas

Every time I attempt putting the 5-H Newsletter notes together, I struggle to remember all that has happened since the last edition. I reread the obituaries and think about what differences those folks made in the lives of so many youth and adults throughout their careers and lives. I often get wonderful comments from folks saying great things about our passing colleagues. Wow, it would be nice if they heard some of those comments when they were alive, so they could appreciate them. Be sure to give your colleagues and friends a pat on the back for the little and big things they have done and accomplished. As the 5-H editor, I also begin to wonder if there is enough material to even write a newsletter, say nothing about who will care or read it anyways. Then, I get great comments from folks who really do enjoy reading the newsletter and express the value they get from doing so. Wow! That just gets my adrenalin going and here we go again. Thanks to all of you who take time to send me notes, stories, articles, etc. You all make this possible. I also appreciate those who just read the letter and enjoy it without responding. I have to say a big thanks to a few special contributors this time. Dave Hillmann picked my attitude up at the right time about a year ago. I was ready to toss in my editing role and write off the 5-H newsletter. He not only took time to encourage me to continue but sent a note of encouragement to Andy Turner to support our newsletter. Then, I asked him to write an article for the newsletter and another for the NYS 4-H News & Views monthly letter and he did so. That is why you see more than one article from Dave this time. Thanks Dave. John Sterling has been a strong supporter, reporter and encourager all along. He knows more about folks who need our positive thoughts. He and Nancy more often reach out to those folks and offer what support they can; sometimes driving great distances to pay a visit. Thanks John and Nancy for all you do. John and Nancy are just moving into an Assisted Living community. I am sure they will be providing more assistance than they will need. Best to them both.

NEW YORK STATE 4-H


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