Columnists

Advance Funeral Planning – Oh, What A Relief It Is!

Issue 30.12

“It’s like a huge burden has been lifted,” one lady told me as we finalized a funeral plan for her mother whom she was caring for. The weight of uncertainty was replaced with a plan of her choosing that would be carried out by trusted, caring people. Her worries about the unknown had […]

Genealogy Corner… Training Video For FamilySearch

Issue 30.12

One of the most often used and impressive features of FamilySearch.org is the massive collection of genealogy records. FamilySearch has the largest collection of genealogical collections in the world with billions of records available to the public free of charge.

FamilySearch has recently released two new videos that discuss this massive collection of […]

Looking Back… Self Worth And Self Image

Issue 30.12

The next time you are in a group, look around. Notice the body language of the individuals with you. Do some people seem confident and at ease with themselves? They are the friendly ones, who reach out and converse with others, develop friendships and are not just wrapped up in their own insecurities. […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… John Kihm’s Odyssey

Issue 30.12

I have seen movies where combat flyers played hard to get and they had to be talked into something. Actually we were told that if we missed a flight or refused to fly, the penalty could be the firing squad because that would be cowardice in the face of the enemy. Once Lt. […]

Social Security Column… Baseball (And Social Security) Numbers Tell Stories

Issue 30.12

Just as Social Security is an American cornerstone, baseball is America’s pastime.

Baseball is an annual rite of summer and a game that is known for its numbers. Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, Cal Ripken’s record 2,632 consecutive games played, and Hank Aaron’s 755 career home runs all tell stories greater than […]

Your Estate Matters… Disinheriting A Child

Issue 30.12

Frequently I have clients who wish to disinherit a child in their will or trust. For one reason or another, they feel that it would be inappropriate for that child to share in their estate. Disinherited children are typically those who do not visit or call their parents, even on special occasions such […]

A Tradition Of Caring In Southern Utah

Issue 29.12

Tucked away in a non-descript strip center marked by Dairy Queen on State Street in Hurricane is a small office that employs 10 health professionals who follow the tradition of medical service practiced by the late Dr. Garth Last, who served the Hurricane community and surrounding areas for over 30 years.

When Dr. […]

An Alternative Cosmetic Dental Treatment Option

Issue 29.12

An often asked question from my dental patients is, “How can I make my smile look better without crowning or veneering all my front teeth?” The answer depends onthecondition oftheir front teeth of course. Ifthey are riddled with fillings on every surface,then crowning istheonly option. Iftheir teeth are extremely crookedthen orthodontics isthereasonable approach. […]

Looking Back… Body Language

Issue 29.12

As our youth focuses so much on communicating digitally through texts, e-mails and online communication, the ability or desire to read another’s body language is a skill that is being lost. Any verbal message is composed of at least two parts: the actual words and the emotional message expressed with those words. I […]

Four Financial Steps To Better Money Management

Issue 29.12

During uncertain economic times, it’s common to take stock of your financial situation and look for areas of improvement. A few basic management rules can improve your financial times and not-so-good times.

Emergency Fund

Building an emergency fund creates a financial cushion when faced with unexpected expenses, such as major car repairs. Consider […]