An article about Stephanie Meredith appeared in a recent issue of the Brigham Young University magazine, in a feature that recognized the service of one graduate in each of the 50 states. Since October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we asked Stephanie to share her story.When my husband and I found out that our son Andy was born with Down syndrome 18 years ago, we were … [Read more...]

Assessing Your Risk of Cancer At-home DNA kits are more popular than ever. You can learn where your ancestors are from and find distant cousins and other long-lost relatives. Much can be learned from creating your family tree, especially if you include a family health history.Ten percent of all diagnosed cancers are inherited. If your family has a history of cancer, you … [Read more...]

Everyday, we wake up knowing we are going to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Occasionally, we even know what we are going to have for these meals. It is a natural routine we have and do without thinking much about it.We forget there are people in communities everywhere who are not as fortunate. Many people struggle to find meals that will last their family through the … [Read more...]

Mural reflects connections between the past and present.Francis Bacon said, "The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery." After speaking with AnnaLysa Kimball, the artist behind the new mural in downtown Woodstock, I think Francis got it wrong. Anyone who lays eyes on the scrapbook of images that cover the Mill Street side of Woodstock Pharmacy’s wall can attest … [Read more...]

It was a dreary, rainy day as students headed back to class on Aug. 1, but that didn’t dampen these smiles on the first day of school! … [Read more...]