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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 2000
Page
4
A guest editorial argues Medicare HMOs under the Medicare Choice program jeopardize benefits for seniors on fixed incomes. It notes rising premiums, drug costs, and market exits eroding access while defenders claim private industry improves quality of life despite rising costs.
The piece argues that children’s musical preferences evolve from crib toys to Raffi and Charlotte Diamond, then to pop acts like Hanson and Britney Spears. Parents cannot fully control these tastes, though they can steer exposure. preparation for evolving preferences is advised.
A Shafter area column reflects on diet obsessions, overeating, and the social toll of fast food while detailing upcoming council and town hall meetings. The piece discusses cooperation between school district recreation district and city to address youth needs, urging community input at a Sept. 28 town hall.
Pastor Jim Williams urges Shafter First Southern Baptist followers to pray for two area pastors, Phil Neighors and Rodney Harrison, as they Journey up the Amazon headwaters to reach the Ashenica tribe in Peru. The 3 day canoe trip blends ministry and medical aid as Rodney, a nurse and missionary, seeks to fulfill the Great Commission while risking his life in service.
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