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Jeff Dorris

Deliberations from Dorris

Jeff Dorris is the Editor of the Delta Dunklin Democrat

Editorial

Reflections on Deliberations

Saturday, September 1, 2018

It’s been one year since I began writing this editorial/column.

I remember in the beginning I struggled to bring incisive commentary on current events to the paper on a weekly basis through this column.

It was stressful to say the least.

After awhile I decided to just be myself and not try to copy others.

I’ve found that works best in all areas of my life.

I’ve tried to bring to the reader’s attention my thoughts on important issues that impact our area, as well as reflections on life events and an occasional dose of humor.

I’ve met some wonderful people not only through this column but writing for the paper in general.

Throughout my time here at the DDD I had one goal, one vision in mind for the paper.

Community.

I hope I’ve brought a sense of community to this column.

As a team here at the newspaper we strive for that sense of community in every issue.

I’ll continue with that goal in my column as I enter my second year.

I would like to thank all the organizations, companies, schools, clubs, and departments that send us information on their events.

It helps instill that vision of community.

For me that’s what a local newspaper should be all about.

It should inform, educate, and entertain the community.

The column isn’t stressful to me any longer.

In fact, the response I get from readers brings me great joy.

You can’t please everyone. I’m sure there are those that aren’t fond of “Deliberations”.

I’ll just keep writing in hopes that I can win some of them over.

Thanks to all who’ve commented, praised and criticized alike.

I hope you’re enjoying it and I look forward to where the journey with the DDD takes me.

I invite you to take the ride with me.

See you out there.

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