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Show -NEWS- A6 • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2009 Spanish Fork Covering what matters most Mt. View Hospital Volunteer Interstate 15 lane restrictions Auxiliary recognizes 4 volunteers The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has closed the right lane of northbound Interstate 15 south of the Spanish Fork exit to U.S. Highway 6. This closure is in addition to closures already in place at Santaquin Main Street and in Payson at Utah Avenue, Fourth North and Main Street. Bridge decks in all these locations have severe potholes and are a safety hazard to the travelling public. Speed limits through all these areas will be reduced to 55 MPH for the duration of the closure. Crews are working on re- pairing these decks, but it is likely that these closures will remain in place through the weekend. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid these closures. Expect severe delays during the peak commute times. UDOT encourages motorists to watch electronic message boards during the closure. Please also be cautious of construction workers and heavy equipment on the freeway. Schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather, equipment problems or emergency situations. Preparing your home for freezing temperatures Steve Wilson STAFF WRITER In. light of the recent sub-freezing temperatures blanketing the Spanish Fork area, now would be a good time to take a few pro-active steps to prevent a possible water disaster in our homes. Thousands of families have one or more rooms in their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter by water pipesfreezingand breaking. According to the Institute for Business and Home Safety, claim payments by all insurance companies over the past decade for these kinds of losses have exceeded $4 billion. When the outside temperature drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 6 degrees Celsius), water pipes in homes with little or no insulation are likely to freeze and break. In fact, a one-eighth inch (3-millimeter) crack in a pipe can spew out more than 250 gallons of water a day, destroying floors, furniture, appliances and personal items. Homeowners can avoid frozen pipes by following these helpful tips: • Make sure there is adequate insulation where pipes run along outside walls, floors and ceilings. • Disconnect outside garden hoses as this might be the most common cause f of frozen, inside water pipes in homes; wrap exposed pipes with insulating sleeves or tape, and seal foundation cracks that let arctic air freeze pipes in crawlspaces. If a severe freeze is predicted: • Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to piping under sinks and vanities near exterior walls. • Run a small trickle of water at vulnerable cold and hot faucets. Before you go away for the holidays or on a trip: • Set the thermostat in your house no lower than 55 degrees F. - " : • Ask a friend or neighbor to check your house daily to make sure it's warm enough to prevent freezing or • Shut off and drain the water system. • Be aware that if you have a fire protection sprinkler system in your house, it will be deactivated when you shut-off the water. You will avoid a great deal of heartache, misery and expense by simply taking time to apply "an ounce of prevention" when it comes to protecting the largest single asset you probably own. 911: From 911 • Al about 70,000 emergency calls per year. In 2004, the Dispatch Center handled a total of 13,000 emergency calls. Despite this increase, it is unclear how many calls the center will handle in 2009, in part because Mapleton may be dropping out of the district and using Springville's facilities. WH and Elk Ridge averages are roughly a call per day, or about one call for every 5 residents. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING • Service • Furnace Replacements • A/C Add Ons • Green Sticker • Financing OAC bryant H*ating & Cooling Syvtems WMXTEV^R IT TAKES -1700 Mountain View Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary is pleased to announce the names of four Volunteers who were chosen as Volunteers of the Quarter for 2008. They were chosen throughout the year for their commitment, dedication, kindness and going the extra mile in performing acts of service. Gerry Badhanm Jensen of Payson, Utah was chosen for the first quarter of the year. Gerry has been a Volunteer since 2001. She can be found in the Hospital Gift Shop where she cheerfully greets our customers. Gerry's calm manor and great personality make her a friend to all and everyone enjoys being around her. Gerry also serves as Chairperson for the Baby Quilt Committee. Gerry is married to Ron Jensen. They have five children: Jennifer, Jill, Ryan, Eric and Emily as well as' sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Always perfectly dressed, we have nicknamed Gerry as the "Modem Grandma". She has many hobbies - sewing, reading and shopping but mostly loves spending time with her family. Margery Wiscombe Miner of Springville was chosen for the second quarter. She has volunteered at Mountain View Hospital for seventeen years, serving at the Information Desk. Margery is the type of person who quietly renders self less acts of service, not for political gain or recognition, but just because she is genuinely nice. Margery has also served on many Volunteer committees and is always busy working on projects to donate to the hospital. She is married to David Miner. They have five children; Pam, Mike, Gary, Greg and Stacey plus twenty two grandchildren and one great grandchild. MarT gery also works for Nebo School District. She has 28 years of service with the district. She loves her job at the school helping children. When asked what she does at the school she replies: "Anything and everything Jack of all trades." Margery enjoys spending time at her cabin and supporting her grandchildren by attending their ball games, rodeos and gymnastic meets. She is their biggest cheerleader. For the third quarter of 2008, Sharon Houghton Bellows of Spanish Fork was chosen. Sharon has also been a hospital Volunteer since 1998. She is presently 2nd Vice President of the Volunteer Executive Board. Her smile is a natural draw to customers and employees. Her happy attitude is hard to beat. Sharon works in the hospital gift shop alongside her sister, June Smith. Sharon is married to Ralph Bellows. They have seven children; DeAnn, Janet, Charlotte, Keith, Ryan, Jennifer, and Aaron along with thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She enjoys reading, camping with her family and most of all Disneyland. Peggy Christianson of Salem, Utah is Volunteer for the fourth quarter. Energetic, efficient, smart, kind and compassionate are just a few words to describe Peggy. If you want Gerry Badhanm Jensen Margery Wiscombe Miner Sharon Houghton Bellows Peggy Christianson something done, just give it to Peggy She works in the Emergency Room and hospital Gift Shop. She also serves on several Volunteer committees and helps with invitations for events. Peggy is married to Sterling Christianson. They just celebrated 51 years of marriage and are the proud parents of four children; Roger, Mike, Steven and Angie. They also have fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Peggy worked for Nebo School District as Secretary at Rees Elementary for 25 years. Not one to sit idle, she immediately started volunteering right af- ter retiring from the district. In her spare time, Peggy enjoys genealogy, indexing, and crocheting. She also attends as many ball games and rodeos as she can to support her grandchildren. All of these women have something in common. They are always serving others and have a great love of family and friends. They contribute so much to the hospital and the communities in which they reside. It is a privilege to be associated with them. The hospital Administration, Employees and fellow Volunteers invite you to join us in congratulating them. Salem Chiropractor Sp. Fork Ambulance recognizes volunteers welcomes Space Age Technology • High Five Chiropractic of Salem is among a growing number of chiropractic doctors that have upgraded their level of care to include technology that has benefited NASA, Super Bowl champions, Olympic gold medalists and numerous A-list celebrities. "You don't have to be an astronaut or a worldclass athlete to want your body operating efficiently. This technology will allow us to have a greater impact on the overall health of our community," said High Five's Dr. Shepherd. The technology — known as the Insight Discovery Subluxation Station — was born from a partnership between NASA and the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance (CLA), a New Jersey-based company. The insight allows chiropractors to screen their patients' neurospinal health. These scans easily and accurately identify areas of nerve interference that may be preventing one's nervous system from operating efficiently. When one's nervous system is functioning at peak capacity, the human body has more energy, a greater resistance to disease and less need for pain. Once pinpointed via the technology, chiropractic adjustments are then utilized to remove the areas) of nerve disruption. NASA has used the technology to evaluate the physical attributes of astronauts. The space agency and CLA were recently praised on Capitol Hill for introducing this technology to the general public. "Lost in the romanticism of space travel is NASA's development of technologies that are changing — if not saving — lives," stated Representative Nick Lampson (D-TX), who leads the effort to increase government funding for space exploration and scientific technology development. High Five's investment comes at a time when chiropractic's popularity is rising while an over-medicated public has become wary of the pharmaceutical industry: "We can now offer proof as to the need for care and the progress that one make while under care. The' short story is, we're changing lives," concluded Shepherd. The Spanish Fork News SOCKS The Spanish Fork Ambulance Department would like to recognize two members who have given incredible service to the community, Robyn Snyder and David Ellsworth. The Department is a voluntary service that prides itself on commitment, service and caring. Robyn and David exemplify these values. Long term commitment is what remains important to them. Robyn has served for over 25 years and David for over 27 years, which is a tremendous accomplishment. They work as a team, carry a pager while on call and remain ready and willing to respond to 911 calls from the public. Robyn balances her ambulance duty with her paid employment, and is a training officer for the department. David works a night shift job to be available for day shift on the ambulance. Both members have found their service rewarding and fulfilling and plan to continue on with the work for many years to come. The ambulance department is currently looking for people to join its service on the day shift. While those trained as an EMT are preferred, training may be provided to a successful applicant. The commitment is on a rotating basis with shifts from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and the members work on a set schedule with two days on call and three days off. Training is held every Wednesday evening and attendance is mandatory. Those able to meet the requirements should apply at the city offices. Courtesy photo VOLUNTEERS: David Ellsworth and Robyn Snyder are being recognized by the SF Ambulance for their commitment, service and caring. |