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Be Prepared

Issue 9.15

In the Scouting program, boys and girls are taught to be prepared in all areas of their lives – socially, physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and intellectually. Preparation generally begins when we are young and continues through old age. As senior citizens, it is never too late to consider our lives and the areas […]

Geek Speak… Touch Screens

Issue 9.15

Everyone knows that I have not been thrilled with Windows 8. One of the more positive aspects of it however is the use it makes of touchscreen technology. In fact, it is fairly difficult to use all the features of Windows 8 if you do not have a touchscreen. So how about other […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Loose Purse Strings Brands City Council As Easy Come, Easy Go Spenders For Election Year 2015

Issue 9.15

Easy To Do When Highlighting All Abilities & Seegmiller Farm Parks

Public Service Mixed With Entertainment At Electric Theater May Prove To Be Wining Ticket For Council Members Seeking Re-Election

February 19th City Council Meeting brought out the LARGESS of City Council that may open the door for inclusion of Lion’s Sun […]

Genealogy Corner… FamilySearch Provides LDS Members Free Accounts To AmericanAncestors.org

Issue 9.15

SALT LAKE CITY and BOSTON (February 17, 2015)—FamilySearch, the family history brand of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, today announced that Church members can now receive free personal subscriptions to AmericanAncestors.org, the premier research website of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Personal access to this service is provided at […]

Principles of Freedom – Freedom of Religion

Issue 9.15

Ask anyone about which is the first right guaranteed by the US Constitution’s Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10). Most do not realize that it is the free exercise of religion. The actual wording is “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”

There are two […]

Providing Assistance To Loved Ones For Higher Education Or Special Needs Through Plans 529 And 529a (Able Act)

Issue 9.15

Historically Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code has applied only to tax savings related to higher education; however, the new Section isthI529A, the ABLE Act, was recently enacted to provide a convenient way to help a loved one with special needs.

There are tax advantages for using the 529 Education Savings Plan. […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Your Final Four From Social Security

Issue 9.15

Since 1939, March has meant one thing in the world of sports: March Madness. In this tournament, 68 college basketball teams compete through the month until only the final four teams remain. Coaches gather their teams to drive home the gravity of the moment, reminding them that they’ve worked hard and that how […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… The Ties That Bind

Issue 7.15

Who Loves You Baby? No Coincidence Chamber Of Commerce Chosen To Receive First State Of The City Address – General Public Invited To Attend Noon Luncheon If You Can Afford Time And Money To Pay For Privilege

Its unavoidable….. I cannot hide my disappointment in political activity coming out of City Hall […]

Genealogy Corner… Genealogy Accelerating

Issue 7.15

Tim Sullivan, the CEO of FamilySearch, recently sent an email to 2.7 million of his subscribers. He said: “You had an incredible year in 2014, showing more commitment and passion than ever for discovering your family story.

Here at Ancestry. We worked hard this part year to make our service even more useful, […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… What To Do When a Loved One Passes Away

Issue 7.15

Whether your spouse has just passed away or you have lost your mom or dad, the emotional trauma of losing a loved one often comes with a bewildering array of financial and legal issues demanding attention.

It is difficult enough for family members to handle the emotional trauma of a death, let alone […]