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Life Is A Risky Business

Issue 3.13

If you were going to make a list of things that you wish you could do without, insurance is probably one of them. Many people complain about being insurance poor and wonder why they have to have it. Many years ago people would be devastated financially when their bread winner died because life […]

Looking Back… The Tests

Issue 3.13

Living in a retirement community, I’m always amazed by the individuals I have the opportunity to get to know. At first glance, it’s easy to form a quick opinion: i.e. successful retired person from Northern Utah or California happily married 50 or more years, lots of grandchildren. Later as I get to know […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… A Letter Regarding “Pocatello”

Issue 3.13

This is a letter written to me by Paula Struckman of Grand Junction CO.

Dear Mr. Wyrouck,

A high school friend thoughtfully sent me your letter to the editor of the Idaho State Journal. My friend Marg, remembered that my mother had been associated with the USO Hut in Pocatello. I would be […]

The Social Security Column… Questions & Answers

Issue 3.13

GENERAL

Question:

I applied for a replacement Social Security card last week but have not received it. When should I expect to receive my new card?

Answer:

On average, it takes approximately 10 to 14 days to receive your replacement Social Security card. However, if we need to verify documents you present as […]

Dealing With Peripheral Neuropathy

Issue 2.13

Neuropathy describes a disturbance of nerve function or structure. It is commonly described as burning, tingling, and even a numbness-type pain. Some other descriptions of a neuropathy could be shooting or lancinating pain which occurs without a known cause or trigger. Another way that a neuropathy is sensed is when even a light […]

Digital Dentures Now In St. George

Issue 2.13

Dentures can now have the advantages of being made digitally using computer-design and precision-milling (CAD/CAM) technology.

This new method, called AvaDent, is the first of its kind and offers several advantages over the traditional technique. First of all, the process can take as few as only two visits—the information is gathered in the […]

Geek Speak… Computer Slowing Down?

Issue 2.13

One of the most common complaints I hear is that the customers computer is running slow. This can be caused by a number of things. The most common problems and their solutions are what we will address today.

Junk Files, Viruses and Malware – These can all slow down your computer because they […]

Genealogy Corner… Computer Age

Issue 2.13

In 1980, I was working at Christopher Travel agency in St. George and we received three very large computers from American Airlines to use for making reservations, ticketing passengers and printing itineraries. It was so exciting and computers were so new, that Dave Weenig, Karen Schultz (Heath) and I were on the Spectrum’s […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… Do You Have An Estate Plan?

Issue 2.13

The simple answer to the above question is yes. Even if you have never signed a will or trust, you have an estate plan. Some of you may be asking, “How?” The answer is the state has a “default estate plan” for those without their own.

In Utah, if you die without an […]

Looking Back… Teaching Moments

Issue 2.13

It’s just about impossible to find or arrange one on one time with your grandchildren or nieces and nephews to have a meaningful interaction. If you do find yourself alone with a child, their interest may be somewhere else like texting a friend or playing games on their cell phone. It calls for […]