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Show JUNE 24, 1994 PAGE 2 a Satisfaction Development Systems, a marketing and data collection company, has been conducting a_preacquisition telephone survey during the past week to determine if Milford consumers are aware of South Central Utah Telephone Company. Dave Morgan, marketing manager for Satisfaction Systems, said they were hired by South Central to inquire as to the feelings of local residents concerning the company. The results of the survey may be available to the Public Service Commission, but he doesn't know if they will available to the public. be Morgan said script for the survey does not suggest a comparison with U. S. West. "This study is only to ascertain if people are in favor of having South Central Utah Association Telephone as __ their telephone provider and requires no commitment. U. S. West is selling this exchange. If S.C.U.T.A. doesn't purchase it, another Independent Telephone Company will," Morgan wrote in a June 20 fax to Dodge City News. However, it is difficult to say what data conclusions could be obtained from the survey which follows: $.C.U.T.A New ScieuGon Callus Seno Good ———? I'm calling for Satisfaction Development Systems regarding your telephone service. As you may know, U.S. West is selling your telephone service area to another provider. I have only one question for you to answer. Would you prefer being served by: South Central Utah Telephone Association? | OR Another Independent Telephone Company that may be based out of state? Thank you responding --Goodby. Although Stephen Mecham, Public Service Commission Chairman, was Chairman, . related that the schedule for events in the proposed sale of the Milford and Minersville telephone exchanges by U.S. West to South Central Utah Telephone Company is as follows: July 15 - Pre-trial testimony from U. S. West and South Central. This consists of written testimony submitted for review Commission. Statement Commission. acquisition process. testimony. could be a factor "It as the by September with September 30 - case," he said. Hilda Shields, a local resident who is concerned about the quality of rebuttal testimony. is involved in a different kind ~ of survey. She has placed a questionnaire in the city office which consumers can sign showing whether they want to continue with service from U. S. West , or whether they prefer having the exchange S.C.U.T.A. sold to There was no mention of either survey during the four-and-one- City Council Meeting Monday evening. South U.S. West and service, the 16 - Rebuttal company seeks to build their telephone the August 29 - Division of Public Utilities, Department of Commerce, and any other interveners file a Position unaware of the survey, he indicated that it would not be unusual for the company to present survey results as testimony during — the half-hour : for Stephen Mecham, Public Service Commission Central sur- Hearings, beginning at 10:00 A.M., in the Fourth Floor Commission Chamber at 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City. October 6 will be public witness day. Any consumer effected by the sale can make a statement whether or not they have previously filed as an intervener. Mecham said each individual subscriber will receive a Hearing Notice by mail. Notice will also be published in the local newspapers not less than 2 weeks or more than 3 weeks before the hearing. fey ad a numbero vii ord patients last Saturday when he held a vaccination clinic in the Fire Station parking lot. Purpose of the clinic was to provide an easy way for residents to prepare their dogs to meet the July 1 license deadline. ooo ee. United Methodist Auction The United Methodist Women had their last meeting until September the ladies as they open box this past month. look at this!", Plans for tray favors for the nursing after box. Anyone listening would hear many "Oooh, or "Why would anyone want to part home residents _— were with something so lovely?" planned for the Fourth of The old adage, "What is one July and other matters of man's junk is another man's business disposed of. The treasure" certainly holds annual auction and rummage true. Due to this large sale plans took up most of amount of material, for the the meeting. Throughout — first time in a very long the summer the ladies will time, the rummage sale meet every Tuesday and auction will be held Thursday, beginning at nine separately, the rummage a.m. and they will work until sale being open to the public at least two p.m. It is on Saturday, August 20th, necessary to begin sorting and as always. on the and unpacking this early due Monday, Tuesday and to enormous amount of Wednesday following. The beautiful, like new, clothing, auction will be the following table linens, bath items, Saturday, August 27th. toys, etc. Toddler and Watch for further details young children's clothing in abundance, as well as a wide assortment of very usable kitchen items make it fun for which will be published in this news paper from time to time. This one happening you don't want to miss! |
