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Show 30, Wednesday, April j. i Then... The town of Standardville, six miles from Helper up Spring Canyon, was a flourishing mining community boasting more than 300 's 1 Sun Advocate, 980 Hr ice, UtahSA ...Now After the mine closed in the late 1940s and early 1950s, a reclamation by the land began, After the last of the town's residents moved miners and their families during its peak years in the 1920s to the 1930s. , out in the the land and vegetation began the slow process back to its natural mid-1960s- state. Helper residents face utility rate increase HELPER Residents here face a as the 25 rates are here raised electricity percent May 1. hefty boost in utility bills The city council voted unanimously to hike charges for electrical power during after discussion Thursdays council meeting. Councilman Michael Milovich reported that with recent increase in prices charged the city by Utah Power & Light for electrical power, Helper is at the break even point at best. Milovich suggested a 20 percent increase effective immediately to -- recover the profit margin needed for operation of the city. Helper City purchased electrical power from Utah Power & Light and it to residents at a profit. The excess funds are transferred annually to the general fund for city operating expenses. Milovich pointed out that UP&Ls sales to municipal corporations are not governed by the Utah Public Service Commission, but rather by federal agencies. He said the pass - through increases allowed by the agency for fuel cost increases have nibbled away at the re-sel- ls generated from the sale of water are restricted to the water department for use in improving profit margin. Milovichs suggestion prompted a discussion on the adequacy of a 20 percent increase in light of the coming budget session before the July 1st deadline when cost of living increases are anticipated for city employees. The 25 percent figure was settled upon to insure adequate funds for the wage in- distribution lines and constructing additional reservoirs. This source of revenue amounted to almost $2,000 a month in recent years according to city recorder Lucy Richeda. In other action, the city council approved the garbage pickup and disposal agreement with Carbon Emery Disposal Service. The new agreement will become effective May 5. Carbon - Emery will pick up garbage from residences on the creases. In the discussions concerning increases, it was noted that one source of revenue for the general fund, transfer of excess funds from the sale of culinary water, is no longer available. All funds Martin on Mondays. Pickups on the west side of the highway will be on Wednesday. Business pickups will be on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule weekly. Recorder Richeda read a letter whether to go ahead on the 1 Hunter unit because it has to let the construction contracts in May to start work by June 1 in order 3 that the unit be in operaton by when the power will be mid-198- needed. The company said that without further improvement in money market conditions, it had some reservations about whether or no the $32.7 million granted would be enough revenue to increase its stock price, but expressed hope it would be sufficient to attract investors at a sufficient price. However, the fact that interest rates had abated somewhat since testimony was presented, and after analyzing the order, the company was confident that the intent of the PSC was to maintain returns to assure necessary stability. When we petitioned the commission for a rehearing of our general rate case, the company said it had to be a community CHS needs noted (Continued from Page 1A) sharing in curriculum planning. This could be done by increasing departmental meeting time and released time for a department chairperson. The English teachers need to become involved in training in the content area. Cooperation with community education may lead to need enrichment programs for gifted students. Any attempts that would help eliminate teacher turn over in the program needs to be supported. Students should be consulted more often for input on teaching methods. Administrative support of the , recommendations would help foster a positive working environment for the English teachers. The evaluation team commended the English teachers for being well aware of the needs and strengths of the department as departments identified a process conducted in through the Thursday order demonstrated the interest of the commission and of the community in an ample supply of electricity and continued growth within the state. UP&L filed for rehearing February 14 following a rate order granting only some $13 million of a million request. The company said the January order severely jeopardized the financing of its construction program. It warned if adeqqate earnings are not achieved, that it be imperative that the PSC issue a clear statement that it will support the company in a deferral or cancellation of its construction program. In its Thursday, order the Utah $33.5 the professional commitment of the staff; the mutual respect between students and staff; the support of the basic skills program and the commencement of diversification of student offerings. MARK OF QUALITY Whirlpool oir FURNITURE & APFLillld 48 East Main, Price, 637-192- 7 "WE HAVE THE BEST FINANCING AVAILABLE" equity. Whirlpool That represented an increase of about 8.2 percent on revenues from Utah jurisdictional sales. 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Dress Heels, Woods, Yo Yo's, Casual Sandals - rate adjustment. commission said all parties presenting evidence on the rehearing agreed that capital costs 9-- in Im- self-assessme- nt December. Other commendations include: the formation of an English department; feels River before you buy any UP&L, had increasd rapidly and significantly since it issued its general order. The PSC said drastic and volatile changes in the countrys financial markets since the January order justified raising UP&Ls rates. A commission news release said, The commission concluded that because of the upward surge in interest rates in recent months, the company would be severely hampered in its efforts to sell securities to finance its construction programs without the decision, and UP&L would abide The company by this decision. Price the provement District announcing a $200.00 connection fee for each new connections added to the city sewer lines. This $200.00 fee for the district is an addition to present city charges. See Us -- UP&L given hike, building continues '(Continued from Page 1A) from east side of the highway and all of STATE ?ll 48 LECHONfc. - - " -- -- I t - - ll III East Main in Price t - - - V |