Saturday, October 28, 2006

Water talks set for today in Comal



The future of the Edwards Aquifer is of utmost importance to this city, home of the Comal Springs and the source of the city's drinking water.

Sabey buys Rainier Brewery site for $9.9M
The Sabey Corp. said it's purchased the original Rainier Brewery site along Airport Way in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood for $9.9 million.

The Scooter Store Says Cuts to Medicare Mobility Benefit Will Restrict Access for Beneficiaries
The SCOOTER Store announced today that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) decision to cut reimbursements by up to 41 percent for most power wheelchairs "will be devastating" for senior citizens and people living with physical impairments. Simply put, the CMS decision jeopardizes whether mobility equipment can be provided through Medicare in the future.

Today's Real Estate News
Architectural Digest/Sotheby's report finds owners of multiple luxury homes are looking to purchase additional residences in next two years More.

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Rep. Boswell Raises Concerns About Medicare Cuts at Ceremony for The SCOOTER Store's Urbandale Showroom



Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) yesterday attended the grand opening of a new retail showroom for The SCOOTER Store, and raised questions about new Medicare policies that would slash reimbursements for power wheelchairs by 21 percent to 41 percent and restrict access to mobility equipment for Medicare beneficiaries.

The Scooter Store Opens New Urbandale Retail Location; Rep. BoswellCites Threats to Medicare Mobility Benefit
> WHO: U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell (Iowa - 3rd District); Bob Andeweg, Mayor, Urbandale; Mary Sims, store manager, The Scooter Store; Dr. Scott Richmond, owner, Elite Spinal Rehab; Local Business and community leaders

Iowa Medical Suppliers Call on Sen. Grassley to Fight Medicare Cuts to Power Wheelchairs
Iowa medical equipment suppliers have asked Sen. Chuck Grassley to fight Medicare cuts that will restrict access to power wheelchairs for senior citizens and people living with disabilities, while negatively impacting on many small businesses across the state.

Wheelchair and Scooter Markets at $3.2 Billion in 2005 Are Expected To Grow To $7.4 Billion By 2012
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Wheelchair Market Description, Market Analysis, Product Description, and Company Profiles, 2006 to 2012" to their offering.

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Friday, October 27, 2006

Civic center awaits citys nod for rate hike



The New Braunfels Civic Center has been the site of important local meetings, celebrations and community events for 30 years.

The SCOOTER Store Wins Prestigious 'Best Practices' Award for Vehicle Management From Runzheimer International
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Oct. 23, 2006 -- The SCOOTER Store has won an Employee Mobility Best Practices Award from Runzheimer International for an outstanding program for managing business vehicles that has helped make the nation's largest supplier of power wheelchairs and scooters one of the top-rated employers in the country.

Medicare Cuts For Mobility Products Raise Concerns With Rep. Boswell
The Scooter Stores New Showroom to Provide Power Wheelchairs, Scooters to Urbandale Area Residents (PRWeb Oct 11, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/UGlnZy1GYWx1LVpldGEtRmFsdS1JbnNlLVplcm8=

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The Scooter Store Opens New Urbandale Retail Location...



U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Oct 3, 2006Leonard Boswell (Iowa - 3rd District); Bob Andeweg, Mayor, Urbandale; Mary Sims, store manager, The Scooter Store; Dr. Scott Richmond, owner, Elite Spinal Rehab ...

(PRN) - Borders(R) Opens First Two Stores in Detroit Metropolitan ...
Bolsamania.com, Spain - Oct 23, 2006[+]. (PRN) - The SCOOTER Store Wins Prestigious 'Best Practices' Award for Vehicle Management From Runzheimer International ... [+. ...

Sabey buys Rainier Brewery site for $9.9M
Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - Oct 9, 2006... originally built in 1903. Major current tenants include Georgetown Brewing and a scooter store. Officials at Sabey Corp. said they plan ...

Runzheimer Recognizes Leading Organizations for Employee Mobility ...
RisMedia.com (press release), CT - Oct 22, 2006... 10th, Runzheimer International recognized Schering-Plough Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Caterpillar Inc., and The Scooter Store with Employee ...

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Thursday, October 26, 2006

Water talks set for today in Comal



San Antonio Express, TX - Oct 20, 2006... So Schumann helped set up Water Symposium, set for 10 am to noon today at the Kay Harrison Auditorium on the Scooter Store campus at Walnut Avenue and Loop 337 ...

Selecting an Electric Scooter for You or a Loved One
Leavenworth Times, KS - Oct 25, 2006... your needs can be confusing. The experts at SpinLife Scooter Store can help make your decision simpler. The Web site offers the ...

Scooter Store Committed to Quality Standards...
U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Oct 10, 200610 /US Newswire/ -- The SCOOTER Store, the nation's leading provider of power mobility equipment to seniors and people living with physical impairments ...

Mobility Industry Predicts Dire Circumstances if Medicare Proceeds ...
SeniorJournal.com, TX - Oct 11, 2006October 11, 2006 - The Scooter Store announced today that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to cut reimbursements by up to 41 percent ...

The SCOOTER Store Wins Prestigious 'Best Practices' Award for ...
PR Newswire (press release), NY - Oct 23, 200623 /PRNewswire/ -- The SCOOTER Store has won an Employee Mobility Best Practices Award from Runzheimer International for an outstanding program for managing ...

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Scooter Store Committed to Quality Standards; Third Executive Receives Coveted CHC Designation



The SCOOTER Store, the nation's leading provider of power mobility equipment to seniors and people living with physical impairments, announced today that the company's Medicare Compliance Officer, Terri Caffey, successfully completed the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) Examination.

Sabey buys Rainier Brewery site for $9.9M
The Sabey Corp. said it's purchased the original Rainier Brewery site along Airport Way in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood for $9.9 million.

Medicare Mobility Benefit Cuts Will Restrict Access For Beneficiaries Says Scooter Store
New Braunfels, TX (PRWEB) October 12, 2006 -- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that reimbursements will be cut by up to 41% for most power wheelchairs.

Runzheimer Recognizes Leading Organizations for Employee Mobility Best Practices
Runzheimer International recognized Schering-Plough Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Caterpillar Inc., and The Scooter Store with Employee Mobility Best Practices awards

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Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Dream Foundation, The SCOOTER Store Grant Gift Of Mobility To ...



FinanceVisor.com (press release), CA - Oct 2, 2006Surprise, Ariz. (FV Newswire) - A local woman, Melvina Perchan, received the gift of mobility when The SCOOTER Store, the nation s leading provider of power ...

The SCOOTER Store Wins Prestigious 'Best Practices' Award for ...
PR Newswire (press release), NY - Oct 23, 200623 /PRNewswire/ -- The SCOOTER Store has won an Employee Mobility Best Practices Award from Runzheimer International for an outstanding program for managing ...

Iowa Medical Suppliers Call on Sen. Grassley...
U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - 22 hours ago... Moreover, Mary Sims, manager of The SCOOTER Store in Urbandale, said that seniors and people living with disabilities deserve better treatment from Medicare. ...

Selecting an Electric Scooter for You or a Loved One
Leavenworth Times, KS - 59 minutes ago... your needs can be confusing. The experts at SpinLife Scooter Store can help make your decision simpler. The Web site offers the ...

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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Today's Real Estate News



Architectural Digest/Sotheby's report finds owners of multiple luxury homes are looking to purchase additional residences in next two years More.

Today's Real Estate News
Is todays Zestimate-crazed culture cutting out the real estate professional? More.

The SCOOTER Store Reiterates Commitment to Improving Quality Standards in the Power Mobility Industry
Third Scooter Store executive receives coveted CHC designation. (PRWeb Oct 17, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/SGFsZi1DcmFzLVBpZ2ctQ3Jhcy1JbnNlLVplcm8=

Wheelchair and Scooter Markets at $3.2 Billion in 2005 Are Expected To Grow To $7.4 Billion By 2012
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Wheelchair Market Description, Market Analysis, Product Description, and Company Profiles, 2006 to 2012" to their offering.

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Scooter Store Committed to Quality Standards; Third Executive Receives Coveted CHC Designation



The SCOOTER Store, the nation's leading provider of power mobility equipment to seniors and people living with physical impairments, announced today that the company's Medicare Compliance Officer, Terri Caffey, successfully completed the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) Examination.

Runzheimer Recognizes Leading Organizations for Employee Mobility Best Practices
Runzheimer International recognized Schering-Plough Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Caterpillar Inc., and The Scooter Store with Employee Mobility Best Practices awards

Rep. Boswell Raises Concerns About Medicare Cuts at Ceremony for The SCOOTER Store's Urbandale Showroom
Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) yesterday attended the grand opening of a new retail showroom for The SCOOTER Store, and raised questions about new Medicare policies that would slash reimbursements for power wheelchairs by 21 percent to 41 percent and restrict access to mobility equipment for Medicare beneficiaries.

The SCOOTER Store Reiterates Commitment to Improving Quality Standards in the Power Mobility Industry
Third Scooter Store executive receives coveted CHC designation. (PRWeb Oct 17, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/SGFsZi1DcmFzLVBpZ2ctQ3Jhcy1JbnNlLVplcm8=

Water talks set for today in Comal
The future of the Edwards Aquifer is of utmost importance to this city, home of the Comal Springs and the source of the city's drinking water.

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Monday, October 23, 2006

Mobility Industry Predicts Dire Circumstances if Medicare Proceeds with Pay Cuts for Power Wheelchairs



October 11, 2006 - The Scooter Store announced today that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to cut reimbursements by up to 41 percent for most power wheelchairs "will be devastating" for senior citizens and people living with physical impairments.

Shared wisdom
Northern Utah Senior Fair provides information, entertainment LAYTON -- Seniors had their chance Friday to brush up on their gardening skills, learn some helpful hints about identity theft, or race around on a power chair.

Cuba and Baseball Feature Documentarythe Bases are Loaded In National DVD Release on October 31st
Hall of Famer Monte Irvin returns to Cuba after 50 years in this compelling film. (PRWEB Oct 3, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/SGFsZi1QaWdnLVByb2YtU3VtbS1JbnNlLVplcm8=

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