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Joshua Schliesser, M.D. Named TLC Health Partner of 2016

Issue 49.16

Once a year, The Learning Center for Families (TLC) hands out an award to a member of the community for their volunteer services. This year’s award was given to Joshua Schliesser, M.D. from the Dixie Ophthalmic Specialists at Zion Eye Institute.

TLC was developed under a grant to serve infants and toddlers with […]

Coping With Grief During The Holidays

Issue 49.16

The popular Christmas carol “Silver Bells” begins, “Christmas makes you feel emotional. It may bring parties or thoughts devotional. Whatever happens or what may be, here is what Christmas time means to me.” For those dealing with the loss of a loved one, the celebration of the holiday season can be very emotional […]

Reducing Stress For The Holidays – And Beyond

Issue 49.16

I love the holidays at the end of the year. They’re a great opportunity to get together with family and friends to celebrate beliefs and traditions or to just have fun eating together or watching your favorite football game. The holidays are a time of thankfulness, giving and renewal as the new year […]

Geek Speak… Viruses, Malware and Scamware

Issue 49.16

These terms are often confused and are a source of frustration, anger and expense to many people. In an effort to help you know the difference and to know how to deal with the various dangers, I am sharing some information that will hopefully be helpful. Make sure you have an up-to-date antivirus […]

Genealogy Corner… BMD from GRO

Issue 49.16

There is a lot of abbreviating in genealogy. BMD stands for Births, Marriages and Deaths. GRO is the abbreviation for the General Register Office in Great Britain. The General Register Office (GRO) has made available online new free indexes for births and deaths, based on the digitization of the English and Welsh civil […]

Understanding Your Social Security… More States Added To Social Security’s Online Replacement Card Application

Issue 48.16

Applying for a replacement Social Security card just got even easier! As of last month, we’ve added residents of Arizona, Maryland, and South Dakota to the list of those who can request a replacement Social Security card online using my Social Security. You can also request a replacement card if you live in […]

Nutrition And Macular Degeneration Prevention

Issue 48.16

Age Related Macular Degeneration or AMD is a very frustrating and depressing disease for many who suffer from it. The disease unfortunately leaves most feeling helpless because there aren’t many options for treatment and or prevention. So what can be done on the patient’s part to slow the progression of the disease?

There […]

Cremation Options That Are Out Of This World

Issue 48.16

Would you be surprised to learn that the funeral industry is ever changing? Take cremation, for example. The cremation rate in the United States has been increasing steadily since 1960. As a funeral director, I monitor current funeral trends closely. However, I was a bit surprised by a recent article that I read […]

Principles of Freedom – Do It Anyway!

Issue 48.16

The Preserve our Freedoms Coalition met recently and was treated to a presentation by radio host Kate Dalley. It was a very interesting and enjoyable evening. I give her credit for the topic of this week’s article, even though it was just a small part of her presentation.

Our founders faced a formidable […]

Genealogy Corner… Hope Chest

Issue 48.16

Part 4

Hope Chest software is a tree analyzing software that works with FamilySearch Family Tree. “Request Ordinances” is by far the most used feature of Hope Chest and I would like to reemphasize the care needed when using of this part of the app. My suggestion is to verify and double check […]