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Show -NEWS- Spanish Fork Segway of Utah on the move Covering what matters most A6 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008 1 v , f ^ " . ^ - . j : . • • * ' • *•: ••• •*"-•• • i - v K / - i i " a s . ' Clair Jones STAFF WRITER For many Spanish Fork residents, Segway is just another Main Street business. What most are unaware of is that Segway of Utah is actually one of the largest Segway providers in the U.S., and that they help keep people safe in cities across the country. Segway of Utah, founded Aug. 31,2004 by David Purinton, of Spanish Fork, has developed specialized service-oriented Segway's for EMS and Law Enforcement teams nationwide. "We have developed a new line of Segways that we call the StreetSmart line," Purinton said. "They are used for public safety, and we have trained people in New York and Philadelphia to use them. They have special features like flashing lights and sirens that identify them as service models." Segway of Utah is currently working on six to eight different significant installations of their Segways in large U.S. cities. Gary Sivertsen, the General Manager for Segway of Utah, said that these EMS and law enforcement units have an unparalleled response time, and can go places that automobiles and motorcycles cannot. "They can move through crowds unlike other traditional forms of transportation. Many times officers who ride Segways can simply reach out their hand and tap on someone's shoulder if they need to get by. It creates an instant connection, because people are always curious about this technology, and it also allows officers and rescue workers faster access to areas where automobiles would take longer to reach." Segway of Utah has also done much in the way of creating laws to make Segways available as a commuting option for consumers. The law in Utah, after some major effort from Purinton and his associates, now states that Segways are allowed in bike lanes and on sidewalks. "Before the law was passed, Segways were in the same category as motor scooters, but they can only go 12 m.p.h.," Sivertsen said. "It was illegal to ride them on sidewalks or Courtesy photo OPEN FOR BUSINESS: High Five Chiropractic offers acupuncture as well as chiropractic services. Chiropractic comes to Salem Sophia Shepherd Clair Jones / Spanish Fork News READY TO RIDE: David E. Purinton, president of SOU, right, and Gary Sivertsen, General Manager, demonstrate a street model, which has smaller tires and is meant for asphalt and similar surfaces, and an off-road model, which has knobby tires and can handle rougher terrain. in bike lanes, but it was impossible to ride them in traffic. With the law we helped pass, Segways are now allowed in bike lanes and sidewalks and are a real option." So why is such a serious, national business located in Spanish Fork, Utah, of all places? "We didn't start the business because we thought that the citizens of Spanish Fork needed Segways," Pu- rinton said. "We could be anywhere we want, but we choose this place. We're happy to be a part of the community. We participated at the Kite Festival and 600 people rode our Segways for free. We want to contribute to the community." For more information, call Segway of Utah at (801) 794-6262 or visit them on the web at vvww.segwayofutah.com. Councilman reassures SF citizens Jen Allen STAFF WRITER While city council was rather short this week, the council did manage to accomplish a few matters of business. The most valuable part of the meeting came when during council comments Councilman Andersen reassured the citizens of Spanish Fork. "We need to sit here and breathe for a while," he said. "I would like to reassure the city that Spanish Fork is very strong... Programs are intact, we have good people advising us and revenues are moni- tored closely. Unlike others we haven't raised taxes or rates ... we haven't based pur soundness on growth and we're not living on what we don't have." Andersen made it clear that the Senior Citizens program is thriving, the city- library is second to none and the city continues to promote activities such as the windmill festival, Fiesta Days and others. He addressed the soundness of inter-local agreements that secure the city and strengthen its position within the community. To close his thoughts he said "We have a lot to be grateful for and we can feel comfortable that things are progressing." The council unanimously voted to change a boundary line with SpringvilJe City. City Attorney Junior Baker said that the council had waited as long as they had so they could make sure that Springville was going to also amend the boundary line. The request came about when a property owner wanted to make sure his land was considered within Springville. In another part of town a development on 2000 North and 200 East was also approved. Doug Ford, a local business owner came before the council to address his concerns with the traffic that the development would create. He acknowledged that his concern was about the intersection of Main Street and 1600 North. He also made it clear that he was aware that a lot of the traffic was from his own staff and was even willing to pay his portion for a stop light to be put at the intersection. The council let Ford know that there had not been any discussion or even a study done on that specific intersection in relation to this development but promised they would look into it. Ford also had his doubts about the corner of 200 East and 1600 North in addition to the narrowness of 200 East as it exists today. The council made specifications within their approval that all improvements made would have to be to city standard thus eliminating those concerns. QUALITY ASSISTED LIVING | Hearthstone Manor Amenities (" - i : • Assisted Living Level One and Two i • Kitchenettes •;/•>* ; \ i j • Dementia Care ]-,• Large Private Rooms with 3/4 •Custom Homes -Additions ^Finishing Basements "Thank You Spanish Fork and Salem for making us your Home Builder choice for 2008. We will continue to work hard to deserve your confidence in us." -Robert Nelson Best landscaping, runner up best interior, best overall home in the 2008 Parade of Homes j • Local Telephone Service Included • CableTelvision 1424 South 1700 East Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 fe^ 798-1500 Scenic Lots $79,800 423-1141 Call for Info. Salem, Utah robertneisonconstruction.com It's hard not to notice the little remodeled house on the highway tucked just within the westerly Salem city limits sporting a new sign with a bright orange handprint. It's the home of High Five Chiropractic. While from Payson originally, Dr. Brad Shepherd made his start delivering Two Jacks Pizza in Spanish Fork as a teenager. Now he has come back to embark on a cash practice family wellness center that makes true health care accessible and affordable to everyone in the community. Instead of referring to customers as patients they are referred to as "practice members" in an effort to place value on coming in regularly for maintenance or preventative care. Instead of taking insurance, they keep their fees lower than most insurance co-pays and receive payment up front for all services. High Five Chiropractic also offers acupuncture services so that the community can take advantage of Eastern methods of health care that have been in use for thousands of years. Acupuncture promotes the internal balance of chi by placing very thin needles in certain points or meridians of need. To assist him in knowing where exactly the imbalance is in each practice member Dr. Brad uses a digital meridian imaging program. Practice members can leave with a printed copy of their imbalances and keep track of improvements of subsequent acupuncture sessions. Credit Union deposits insured On Oct. 9, 2008, Mountain High Federal Credit Union's President, Dennis Dunn, expressed he was supportive of NCUA's increasing insured deposits to $250,000. "No one has ever lost a dime in a federally insured credit union in the history of credit unions and this move will reinforce members confidence that this will continue to be the case in these troubled financial times." Dunn said. The measure, passed by the Senate, includes a temporary increase in insurance limits for accounts backed by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF). increasing share insurance coverage from $100,000 to $250,000. The increase is effective from the date of enactment through Dec. 31, 2009. The boost in insurance coverage is the same as that provided for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which insures bank deposits. "Enhancing federal insurance coverage for credit union members sends a positive message of reassurance during troubling economic times. Recent market events have shaken the confidence that many Americans have in our system of depository institutions, and I appreciate the steps the Congress has taken to address those concerns," said Chairman Fryzel of the NCUA governing board,. The National Credit Union Administration charters and supervises federal credit unions. NCUA, with the backing of the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, also operates and manages the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), insuring the deposits of nearly 89 million account holders in all federal credit unions. NCUA is funded by credit unions, not federal tax dollars. Mountain High Federal Credit Union would like to remind everyone again that deposits and IRA's are separately insured to an additional $250,000 and encourages everyone to save, diversify staying under insured limits, and be wise with your investments to protect the principal. "There will be plenty of schemes coming out of the woodwork with promise of high returns and safety. Remember if it is to good to be true, it probably is not true,'*' Dunn said. Dons' Sports Broadcast LIVE on ... 1480 Listen locally at AM 1480 and anywhere in the world at www.KHQNradio.com |