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Personal Stories Of WWII… Dear Tricia

Issue 46.13

Dear Tricia,

Yes, I will add some things about your Grandfather. Yes we visited him at Seattle a few times and we exchanged Christmas cards. What I know about your Grandfather is what happened sixty nine years ago when we were flying bombing missions over Germany during World War 2. Your grandfather was […]

Planning In Second Marriages

Issue 46.13

We all know someone who is in a second marriage and many of us are in a second marriage. Second marriages can be exciting and fulfilling while at the same time present special planning challenges. A second marriage may include his children, her children, and sometimes our children. How will the new spouse […]

Premier Sleep Solutions in St. George Now Offering Free Sleep Consultations

Issue 46.13

If you have difficulty sleeping at night, you’re not alone. Some 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders every night, and most of those go through life undiagnosed. In an effort to help people suffering from this problem, Medicare-approved Premier Sleep Solutions in St. George is now offering free sleep consultations to the […]

The Value Of A Funeral

Issue 46.13

People often ask me how I can work in the funeral industry. Isn’t such a profession filled with sadness and gloom? For me, it is actually just the opposite. I find it deeply fulfilling. I have had the privilege of walking with and learning from hundreds of people who have experienced the death […]

Diabetes And Hearing Loss

Issue 45.13

Diabetes and hearing loss are two of America’s most widespread health concerns. Nearly 26 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and an estimated 34.5 million have some type of hearing loss. Those are large groups of people, and it appears there is a lot of overlap between the two.

A recent study […]

Geek Speak… Toolbars And Search Engines

Issue 45.13

There is a basic concept that should be part of the computer industry, but is not. That concept is that you should be able to look for information, products or programs that you want without someone looking over your shoulder and trying to influence your choices or bombard you with pop-ups or advertising […]

Genealogy Corner… Uploading Documents To FamilySearch

Issue 45.13

In late October new tools became available on FamilySearch.org to help you capture family memories that can be preserved and shared for generations to come. For most families, these memories can take many forms beyond just photos and stories – documents, obituaries, and audio or video files, to name a few. FamilySearch is […]

Looking Back… Challenged Or Handicapped?

Issue 45.13

The politically correct word these days is challenged not handicapped. Years ago individuals with disabilities were called physically or mentally handicapped and considered limited in their abilities to achieve. Life was competitive and those born with disabilities were to be forever labeled as disadvantaged. Instead, the word challenged indicates problems to overcome, but […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… A Tight Rope

Issue 45.13

Once we were on the bomb run in our Flying Fortress, the B-17, and we were approaching our target and the switch was set by the bombardier to open the bomb bay doors. I, in the lower ball turret was waiting for the doors to swing open but nothing happened, I reported on […]

The Right To Authorize Cremation

Issue 45.13

If you were to pass away tomorrow, who would have the legal right to authorize your cremation? The answer may surprise you. Utah law requires that a legal document, called a cremation authorization form, be completed and signed by an individual with the proper authority. This form must be signed before cremation can […]