Hospital billing dispute prompts reform at Beaumont
Constance Feola of Southfield challenged an $896.26 bill after her son’s routine tonsillectomy at Beaumont Hospital. The itemized review revealed charges for two milliliters of a drug not used and a teaspoon of cough syrup, leading to a $69.07 refund and a promise to overhaul prescription billing. Hospital officials call it an isolated error and say audits ensure pricing aligns with other facilities.
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Beaumont Hospital
Constance Feola
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Mark V Designer luxury car sales rise amid energy crisis
The Ford Mark V Designer series, including the Givenchy model, sells strongly with about 18,000 expected this year at $15,198 each. Features include illuminated door handles, auto interior lights, turbine wheels, and signature engravings. Mileage tests show 12–14 mpg on a San Diego to Ventura trip, reflecting high-end luxury amid fuel-conservation debates.
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Ventura
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Senate Finance Committee
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Florida seniors face rising costs hit Social Security checks
A Florida reader laments rising rates from utilities and phone services, saying Public Service Commission and utility companies protect officer salaries and stockholder dividends rather than ordinary taxpayers. The writer notes higher electricity, phone, insurance, and grocery costs, plus July Social Security cost of living adjustment, compounding to strain monthly budgets.
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Auxiliary sets Vets' dinner at Bellwood meeting
Bellwood American Legion Auxiliary led by President Viola Schmid convened Tuesday night. They discussed rugs for sale and the upcoming November 1 Veterans Day dinner for Legion and Auxiliary members, to be served with personal table services and dish, plus one additional covered dish. Members approved a cash donation and hospital Christmas apron project. Lap robes will be made for David Place. members urged bringing material and scissors to next meeting. Refreshments were provided by Marguerite Hiller and Hazel Olestt. November hostesses are LaVeta Janicek and Margaret Brandenburgh.
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Viola Schmid
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Marguerite Hiller
Hazel Olestt
LaVeta Janicek
Margaret Brandenburgh
Mrs Frank Nebola returns from Albuquerque trip
LEIGH Mrs. Frank Nebola came back from a month long visit with her daughter Delores Nebola in Albuquerque New Mexico. They attended the state fair and the balloon festival there. Mr and Mrs Jake Schmidt of Salem Oregon, former Weigh residents, are spending ten days visiting in the area with his daughter. Eldon Groninger and family and other relatives and friends were dinner guests of Mrs Mary Charipar on Monday.
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Frank Nebola
Delores Nebola
Albuquerque
N.M
Jake Schmidt
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Ore
Mia
Eldon Groninger
Mary Charipar
Halloween Party Slated for Children at Fullerton Chamber
The Fullerton Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Halloween costume party for children aged two to 12 on Oct. 3 at 3 30 p.m. Treats and prizes will be provided by the chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
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