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Cremation Growing In Popularity… Factors That Influence The Decision

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Nothing can be more overwhelming than the death of a loved one. The ability to make informed decisions during this difficult time is critical. The Cremation Center of Southern Utah is designed exclusively for those choosing cremation. We are cremation experts and are here to assist you and your family through a complex […]

Lessons On Living And Dying From Steve Jobs

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The death of Steve Jobs, the genius behind Apple Computer, has caused the world to pause for a moment and rethink its view about living and dying. Jobs’ comments at Stanford University’s commencement ceremony a few years ago were recently aired again and indicated a different paradigm on death than the usual one. […]

Social Security Column… Seasons Aren’t The Only Things That Change

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Many people enjoy watching the changing seasons, and in many parts of the country we find ourselves at that time of the year when the shifting from one season to another seems most enjoyable. In many parts of the country, the lush green foliage gradually fades to an autumn rainbow of yellow-orange-red-brown. Cool […]

Genealogy Corner… Life Story Software

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RootsMagic, Inc. recently announced the official release of Personal Historian 2, the latest version of the ground-breaking computer software which helps you write the story of your life and of other individuals. Personal Historian breaks this seemingly monumental task into small, manageable pieces and then reconstructs it into a complete, publishable document. With […]

Senior Week Updates

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Less than3 weeks to the start of Senior Week I hope you are looking forward to coming and joining us. Programs will be printed this week and inserted into the Senior Sampler next week, so don’t forget to pick up your copy so you can see which days you would like to come […]

Looking Back… Preserving Values

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When others read your life story or histories of your deceased family members, it’s easy to see what values were important to them by their daily actions and lifestyle. As I’ve reflected back on my grandparents’ accomplishments while trying to write a history to correctly portray them, it’s helped me to reflect on […]

Your Estate Matters… Dividing Personal Property

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Most of the time, families work through the process of dividing personal property fairly well following the death of a loved one. There may be emotional or tense moments in that process, but usually families find it a positive experience. Other times serious problems occur and the process spins out of control. Communication […]

Genealogy Corner… October Is “Family History Month”

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This is the tenth anniversary of October being Family History Month. By unanimous consent, the Senate approved legislation on September 12, 2001, introduced by Senator Orrin G. Hatch to designate October as “Family History Month” “millions of Americans are researching the history of their families,” said the Utah Republican. “Experts say that in […]

Social Security Column… Hunting For A Prescription Drug Plan Is No Game

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It’s that time of year again.

“Open season” is right around the corner for the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Hunting down the best plan for you is no game. Newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and current beneficiaries who are considering changes to their Medicare Part D plan, should mark their calendars for […]