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Show Page B7 tEfre 5Itmgg-(3Jtthfpenhg- Thursday, August 26, 2004 nt Utah Power files $111 million Gasoline price decline slows as barrel prices hit records rate increase request The $46.05 price is for a current average price of concerned that output may be Hurricanes, referendums, Utah Power has filed a request before the Utah Public However, the ultimate effect on residential kilowatt-hour- Service Commission (PSC) for a $111 million increase in rates, citing substantially increased investment to serve the growing needs of Utah customers. Our efforts to meet the growing demand for electricity in Utah require investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, said Rich Walje, Executive Vice President. No one likes rate increases, but the plain facts are the cost of providing electric service is going up. Still, even with this increase, rates on average will be among the lowest in the nation, and lower than what Utah customers were paying in 1985. The request amounts to an average 9.6 percent increase, which would be about $4.75 per month for a typical residential customer using 700 s. and other rate classes will not be known until the rate spread portion ofthe case begins. The company or utility regulators may propose changes to specific customer classes that are higher or lower than the 9.6 percent average. We never approach a rate increase request lightly, Walje said. However, the growth in customer demand for electricity takes investment to expand the system to ensure safe, reliable service, and we take that responsibility very seriously. We believe weve done an excellent job of controlling costs in recent years. Both nominally and adjusted for inflation, rates in Utah will still be lower than they were 20 years ago. As part of the case, the company is requesting that its Continued on page B9... 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Im here to help make it happen... There really is a lot said when I say Your Trusted Mortgage Advisor. Moab, Utah themoneycompanyonline.com tit EQUAL mm MOUSING shonthemoneycompanyonline.com LENDERS mmmi 16 West 100 North rebellion, ethnic strife and tax battles, not to mention extremely high Asian demand, all played a part in setting record high barrel prices this past month. AAA Utahs latest report shows gasoline prices responded by remaining relatively consistent, halting the steep drops seen in the past months. The average national price of regular unleaded gasoline fell four cents to $1.86 this past month. Last year the national average price was $1.59. In Utah the average price of gasoline fell one cent to $1.89. A year ago, Utahns were paying an average of $1.67. Global factors worked together this past month to push barrel prices to the highest level since oil futures were first offered on the exchange 21 years ago, said Rolayne Fairclough, AAA Utah spokeswoman. After consistently setting record highs, oil futures peaked at $46.91 Monday before ending at $46.05 after getting word of the results of the Venezuelan election. sweet crude or low sulfur crude, the most widely watched oil price. The oil price OPEC uses is for the less sought after grades that contain more sulfur. That price reached $40.76 a barrel last week, 41 percent higher than last year. The election in Venezuela was critically important to the oil market because Venezuela produces four percent of the worlds oil and 159e of U.S. imports. The country has not fully recovered it production capacity since the near shutdown in December 2002. Prices for unleaded regular gasoline dropped in the majority of Intermountain states. Idaho motorists now pay an average of $ 1 .96, a one-cedecrease from last month. Montana was the only state that experienced an increase since the last AAA report on July 13. Motorists there are now paying an average of $2.00 a gallon, a two-ceincrease from last month. The average price in Wyoming remained the same, $1.86. Colorado saw a one-cedecrease from last month for nt nt nt National Park Service seeks input... B6... Continued from page Protection of archeological and historic sites; Impacts on native and exotic plant species; Protection of developed areas and wildland urban interface areas; Protection of wilderness characteristics; Interagency cooperation; Public information and education. While wildfires within southeast Utah parks are generally small and infrequent, larger fires sometimes occur, particularly along drainages e where the shrub tamarisk (saltcedar) has invaded. The fire management non-nativ- plan will identify methods for managing fires and fuels while ensuring the safety of people and park resources. for Comments the scoping phase of the planning process can be sent to the Southeast Utah Group, Attn: Fire Management Plan, $1.89. Arizonas average price dropped seven cents to $1.88. Nevada drivers pay an average price of $2.00 a gallon, a saving of ten cents from last month. Californias motorists welcomed a fourteen-cen- t drop this last month for a current average price of $2.09. little was There disrupted. Asian demand, particularly in China, continues to increase beyond predictions, causing another thirsty market in the world. Hurricane Charlie, which disrupted oil transports in the Gulf of Mexico, is the only temporary factor affecting prices. movement in average prices in the Utah cities surveyed by AAA Utah this month. Average prices in Moab, Salt nations have to increase promised to lower barrel production Lake watchers believe OPECs and Vernal City remained the same from AAAs July report. The average prices are Moab, $1.98; Salt Lake City, $1.82; Vernal, $1.96. Prices decreased two cents in Ogden and Provo. The current average price in Ogden is $1.85. The average price in Provo is $1.86. St. Georges price dropped one cent to $1.95. Logan was the only city surveyed by AAA to experience an increase. The average price in Logan is increase $1.89, a two-cefrom last month. Other global factors pushing up the price of oil include the rebellion in Iraqs southern oil producing region OPEC prices, said Fairclough. Oil production has reached full capacity and may not be able to quickly turn prices downward. AAAs Fuel Gauge Report is the most comprehensive retail gasoline survey available with over 60,000 e stations surveyed everyday nationwide. Data is self-serv- provided in cooperation w'ith OPIS Energy survey and Wright Express, LLC. nt disrupting the planned exports through Turkey. The ethnic strife in Nigeria led to attacks on the oil operations last year. Forty percent of the countrys production capacity is lost as a result of those attacks. The tax battle Yukos faces with the Russian government has oil watchers Central Utah Insurance AIISiate!8Ia years serving southern Utah over 40 Homeowners Insurance Builders Risk Business Insurance E. 100 S Moab . G170 John Fogg Gianne Fosse Renee Lance www insuremoab com 2282 SW Resource Blvd, Moab Utah 84532, or through the internet at: SEUGFirePlannps.gov. u oabange The NPS will accept public scoping comments through September 30, 2004. A draft plan will be available for public review and comment in early 2005, with a final plan expected to be completed in spring 2005. HORSE PROPERTY. Nice country home, 3 bed, 2.5 bath split level sits on 1 acre & has corrals in place. Large covered patio, awesome views of the La Sals & red rocks. Many extras! $220,000 5616 COMMERCIAL MAKE A BUCK! Great Anasazi Realty Property Management Anasazi Realty, Inc. UT N. Main St. 755 email: Were your full service property management company. 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(6002) NEW HOME LISTING at McGill & Cliffview. 1296 sq. ft. home with 3 beds and 2 baths, spacious living room and separate laundry room. vinyl exterior. Nice landscaping. $115,000. (5894) DONT MISS THIS DEAL! 3 beds, 2 baths with attached garage sits on 5.16 acres. Great views of La Sals and red rock nestled right up next to the rim. $195,000. Call now. (5835) CASTLE VALLEY home is such a good deal you wont want to lose out. This 3986 sq. ft. log home has 6 bed, 5.5 bath home is perfect for a large family or entertaining in its pristine location with views to die for. $259,000. (5794) T irr . J 'U home on a ridge overlooks Moab valley with unparalleled views of mtns & slickrock formations. Custom materials throughout. Sep. guest house, large detached garage & workshop. $560,000. (5801 ) LA SAL CABIN! Two-stor- y log cabin is 1400 sq. ft. with living room, kitchen, utility room, 1.5 baths and 2 beds on 3 acres. Room for horses, orchard, gar- den and 2nd home. $92,000. (5600) Randy Day, Broker 259-628- 3 Janie Tuft 259-836- 0 Kristie Whipple Tom Shellenberger 259-566- 4 259-517- 7 x - tract tl vP nity. $99,500. (6003) WHEN YOU WANT ALL THE BEST VIEWS in Castle Valley, you'll want to wander around this beautiful view lot. Youll have your own pygmy forest of & junipers on oversized 1 1 .66 acre only. $48,900. (5825) FLAT IRON MESA 13 to 19 acre parcels. Beautiful red rock formations abound. Views of canyons & mountains in all directions. Includes roads, power, phone. Visit our website at flatironmesa com for randyday33yahoo.com janietuftyahoo.com kristieccitlink.net moabtomyahoo.com MORE VIEWS! 20 y parcel. $102,000. complete details (5198) (5313-5290- ) LA SAL MTN. PROPERTY! COMMERCIAL REDUCED! Lovely fully furnished condo at Solano Vallejo Villas with excellent overnight rental history & active website. This unit is next to the swimming pool and very popular. $215,000. (4727) Vr5' Breath-takin- g views of Canyonlands. Running water, buried power & a spring that supplies super drinking water to each lot. View worth a million & year round access make these properties a real value. (Owner Agent) $75,000each (4090-91- ) THE BEST LOT IN SOLANO VALLEJO ESTATES. Separate from the rest of the lots, which gives you maximum privacy. Ready to build. $54,000. (5843) SUPER CABIN SITE on the La Sal Mountains. This property sits above majestic Castle Valley. 9.9 acres of land with fantastic views & abundance of trees. This mountain property is perfect for a summer cabin. $99,000. (5876) BEAUTIFUL 5.72 acre parcel in Old La Sal. Great place for a log home or family retreat. Borders National Forest with stunning La Sal Mtn. scenery! Comes with the opportunity to connect to an excellent well. Only $34,000. (5840) BEST BUY! 1 .29 acres with a shared well, plus 2 acre feet of Kens Lake irrigation water. All utilities are to the lot line. Covenants say: Stick-buihome with a min. of 1 ,300 sq. ft." 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(1(4985) . i43G5E69r,i,5TttiEi,6l Sue Dalton Christoph Schork Wendy Flanders Jared Rasmussen 259-820- 9 719-403- 3 260-180- 5 220-077- 5 M WAS acres overlooking the Moab Rim & 3 mountain ranges with a great spot to build the you've always wanted! Dont miss this great opportu- & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Busy salon with many clients & great hair stylists! NO need to switch salons, Jason & gang come with the deal! Also includes 4 styling stationschairs, 2 shampoo bowlschairs, WD and more! Call for details. $55,800 5727 tSZAlAfr.' EXTRA LARGE LOT: 10 in Velcar Subdivision is approx. 1 .65 acres. Also includes 2 acre feet of Kens Lake water. Excellent views of red rocks and La Sal Mountains. Stick built homes hide-awa- THE PERFECT RANCHETTE with commercial potential: 13 acres perfect for a small dude ranch. 10 RV hookups, large brick home (3000 sq.ft.), water rights & commercially zoned. Spectacular views. $499,500. (5920) multi-ple- long standing rental history. 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Sold fully furnished, close to pool, excellent views of golf course & red rocks. $222,800 5815 Under Contract PRICED TO MOVE! 3 bed, 2 bath home in nice neighborhood has great potential but needs a lot of TLC. Spaoak bookcious living room wbuilt-ishelves, beautiful stained glass window. Storage shed in back, low maintenance front yard. $128,800 5910 - n - Under Contract home in BEAUTIFUL, est. subdivision in almost perfect condition! 2 large beds, potential for a 3rd, 2 baths whuge insulated workshop in back. Nice landscape, includes irrigation well wpump. New carpet, built by a contractor! $198,800 5626 -Under Contract SMART BUY! Income potential in this 3 bed2 bath condo in nightly rental pool wgreat rental history on the golf course side, fully furnished & ready to work for you! Who wouldn't want a 2nd home in Moab? Let nightly rentals pay your mortgage! $224,800 5971 DONT MISS THIS stucco, 2 BD2 BA wpossible den, built in 1 921 & renovated in 1 994, nice green landscape. In the heart of downtown, great corner lot. Sits on .1 5 acres. $1 68,800 5567 Reduced!! GREAT SPOT! Nice family home, contemporary 3 bed2 bath on 1 acre w2 car attached garage. Nice lawn, wonderful views. Dont miss out on this great home! $268,800 5969 ONE OF A KIND property, the Moab House tucked in upper Millcreek Canyon. 5 beds, 3.5 baths, self contained. 2 houses: main house 8t servant quarters, seclusion, red rock views 8 all the special things the desert offers! $968,800 5615 WELL-BUIL- T BEAUTIFUL CONDO! 3 beds, 2 baths, on the golf course side wawe-som- e views. Fully furnished, new furniture in living room, great nightly rental income! Unique with it's wooden banister. $228,800 5857 WHAT IN THE WORLD? Ten wtrack, mini, golf course, bumper boats, air slide & flying chairs. An amusement park in the heart of Canyonlands! 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