VA Health Care Needs Fiscal Fix Say National Commander
Ronald F. Contey, national commander of the American Legion, argues the VA health care system is a national treasure but hampered by chronic underfunding and inconsistent budgets. He cites facility crowding, access delays, and the need for a cost per veteran funding model indexed to inflation to ensure veterans can choose VA care regardless of income or disability status.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
National Guard and Reserve
Wilmington
Del
Puerto Rico
Social Security
America
Capitol Hill
Veterans Affairs Committees
Evolution of chocolate from cacao to candy bars
An overview of chocolate origins from the cacao plant in Mesoamerica to its spread in Europe, the Aztec xocoati, and the development of cocoa products and bars. It notes historic uses, royal associations, and modern nutrition, with light local notes about Shafter City Council.
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Mexi
Tenochtitlan
Mexico City
Montezuma
Europe
Casanova
Shafter
Councilman Colvard’s Wife Cuts His Hair Says It’s Tough
In a casual office exchange a resident learns from Yvonne Colvard that Councilman Colvard’s wife trims his hair, noting the curls and waves make styling difficult. The anecdote follows a lighthearted plan to verify the claim.
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Colvard
Yvonne
Community Support Drives Shafter Press Coverage
In Shafter Mrs. Baker encourages local organizations to submit stories and updates to the Shafter Press. Local leaders schools agencies families service clubs churches and businesses provide support to help children and families succeed through meetings letters volunteering donations and program funding.
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Shafter
Editor Reflects on Fact Checking and Personal Struggles
In a reflective piece the editor discusses shifting toward sourcing and truth telling at work, recounting experiences with deadlines and revisions. He praises compassion and urges readers to verify facts before forming strong opinions while noting a neighbor’s battle with back pain and the value of clear records.
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Yvonne
Sah
Woody
Gordon Allport
Colwards
Mrs. Colvard
Shafter Readers Urged to Share Support for Healthy Start
City residents are invited to discuss the Healthy Start program and its benefits for families in Shafter. Local leaders encourage input on services, access, and outcomes shaping community health initiatives.
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Ronald F. Contey
American Legion
Hasta Luego
Shafter City
Woody Colvard
Que Pasa
Deanna Rodriguez
A Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
Congress
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
East
Lerdo Highway
Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
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