Editor shares burnout and plans for focus and school gardens
The opinion editor writes of burnout and self‑improvement, notes a Toronto Star study on agreeable behavior and pay, and recalls a six‑month journey with Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune. He advocates school gardens, cites UC Davis research on nutrition education, and описes a Whole Kids Foundation Food Corps grant program to expand garden projects. He mentions preparing for Irene and the storm’s potential impact.
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Toronto Star
Alexis Stokes
Alexis
Shafter Press
Wasco Tribune
Whole Kids Foundation
Food Corps
Foundation
We Will Remember 9 11 And Rise To Challenges
A reflective piece notes ten years since 9 11, urging unity after disasters and asking why a common enemy prompts action. It argues government rescue plans exist but true protection comes from faith, prayer, and turning to a higher power. It cites Edward Gibbon on Rome and warns of societal decline if morals fade.
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Edward Gibbon
Roman Empire
Rome
Will and Consequences in Responsibility and Obedience
The piece discusses blaming others for personal hang ups and heartaches, urging self responsibility and acknowledging guilt. It references Eve and Adam in Eden, the Garden’s freedom, prohibition, and the Covenant of Life linking obedience to life and disobedience to death.
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Garden Eden
God
Adam
Eve
Christ
Wise choices and consequences in life and health
A speaker reflects on God given harmony in creation and personal lessons from siblings. The message emphasizes wise choices, accountability, and how actions with food, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs affect not only the individual but others as well.
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Garden of Eden
Shafter Healthy Start offers school readiness classes in 2011
In collaboration with First 5 Kern, Shafter Healthy Start will run early childhood education sessions for 45-year-olds? children starting September 20, 2011. Hilda Osorio and Yvonne Munoz lead the program with classes on Tue Wed Thu 11:50 am to 11:50 pm in Richland Junior High Room 249. Parents may volunteer. after the school year, participants may join the Summer Bridge Program. Enrollment info at (661) 746-8690.
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Shafter Healthy Start
First 5
Kern
Hilda Osorio
Yvonne Munoz
Richland Junior High
Shafter Healthy Start Office
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Deanna Rodriguez Root
Margaret Baker
ZOOS
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