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Ford Motor Company is cutting benefits for U.S. salaried employees as it struggles to conserve cash after a $7.2 billion loss so far this year. The company is scaling back health care benefits and raising premiums, according to Marcey Evans, Ford spokeswoman.

Pets get divine blessing
Monday, October 01, 2007

Four-legged family members gather for unique ceremony

A new tradition began last year at Fox Run in Novi, and Gretchen Veneman couldn’t be happier about it. Gretchen, a five-year-old mini-dachshund, was officially blessed at a special pet blessing ceremony, as her “parents” Fern and Jack Veneman lovingly looked on.

Health costs rising
Monday, October 01, 2007

When Leroy McKnight of Haslett, Mich., retired as an hourly employee and union officer after more than 30 years with General Motors Corporation, he assumed his retiree health care benefits would be covered. Wishful thinking.

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Many retirees joining 'VIP' Priority List
Monday, October 01, 2007

Many retirees who once worried about maintaining their homes and the financial burdens that came with them have a lot less to worry about now. They’ve reserved their place in line to get a new home at Fox Run by joining the Priority List.

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Health plan options
Monday, October 01, 2007

New plan offers hope for many at retirement community

Bob Sprague, who worked as a plant personnel manager for Chrysler, always knew health care costs would be a major issue for retirees.