Editorial urges proactive global problem solving and Vision and Goal Process
The piece argues for changing from reactive to proactive thinking to address climate risks and nuclear threats. It notes Shatterites' VGP aims to detect smoke before fire and foster growth, while questioning meeting value and potential stagnation if the movement stalls in the same patterns. It references global warming, ozone loss, radiation, and political tensions as existential threats.
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VGP
America
Shatterit
Christmas surprises and quirks cross the nation
Ayer of Lebanon finds a wrapped red sweater kept in gift wrap for two Christmases. In Spokane a Christmas miracle follows Missy Goebel's coma recovery. Indianapolis man returns a pink radio after realizing its flaw. Alaska couple canceled by volcano and fog. Long County shifts toward hospitality. Fort Worth hunter loses camouflage suit. New Year greetings end the note.
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Lebanon
Ind
Spokane
Wash
Coeur d’ Alene
Missy Goebel
Missy
Kenneth Slate
Indianapolis
Slate
Betsy
Keith Giles
Juneau
Alaska
Missoula
Mont
Keith
Anchorage
Giles
Seattle
Ludowici
Long County
Chrismas
Joe Halstead
Fort Worth
Tex
Joe
Shafter Letters Reflect Local Change and Pride
A visitor describes Shafter with warmth noting a woman mayor, female police officer, and changing attitudes seen on Central Avenue. He observes community openness to progress, fundraising calendars featuring women firefighters, and the impact of instant communications on daily life as the town navigates a world in transition.
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Shafter
Washington D.C
Sacramento
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
Central Avenue
Berlin Wall
China
VGP
In This Corner Looks Ahead to 1990s Trends
Terri Murray surveys early 1990s consumer shifts such as pre prepared kids meals, fever monitoring in pajamas, and computerized meal planning. She notes growth in working households and enduring parenting changes shaping technology use and daily life.
Kiwanis Club of Shafter thanks supporters for food boxes
The Kiwanis Club of Shafter expresses gratitude to individuals and firms who donated to the annual Christmas Food boxes for needy families. Special thanks are given to the Key Club and others who supported the project. Ben Grundy, Secretary.
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Kiwanis Club of
Shatter
Key Club
Ben Grundy
Shafter
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