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Michoel C. CreomerM-W\247
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Ms. Jean Jewell
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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Enclosure(s)
cc:Doug Musgrave, OIU
Joe Miller
Don Howell
Dear Jean:
I am enclosing for the Commission's files a copy of the news release that Oregon-Idaho
Utilities issued today and distributed to various news media regarding the above-referenced case.
Sincerely,4a:Michael C. Creamer
Potrick J. Miller
Judson B. Monlgomery
Deboroh E. Nelson
W. Hugh O'Riordon, LLM.
Angelo M. Reed
P. Mork Thompson
Jeitrey A. Won
Roberl B. white
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Jomes A, McClure 119%-20111
Roymond D. Givens {r9r7-2008)
Gory G. Allen
Peter G. Borlon
Chrislopher J. Beeson
Clinl R. Bolinder
Erik J. Bolinder
Preslon N. Corter
Jeremy C. Chou
Williom C. Cole
Michoel C. Creomer
Amber N. Dino
Elizobelh M. Donick
Thomos E. Dvorok
Jeffrey C. Feredoy
Mortin C. Hendrickson
Don E. Knickrehm
Neol A. Koskello
Deboro K. Krisiensen
Michoel P. Lowrence
Fronklin G. Lee
Dovid R. Lombordi
Kimberly D. Moloney
Emily L. McClure
Kenneth R. McClure
Kelly Greene Mcconnell
Alex P. Mcloughlin
Melodie A. McQuode
Christopher H. Meyer
L. Edword Mlller
July 30,2014
Re: Oregon-Idaho Utilities, Inc. - Case No. ORE-T-14-01
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OREGON IDAHO UTILTIES
1023 N. Horton, Nampa Idaho 83651
[phone]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Doug Musgrave, Manager [phone]
Oregon-Idaho Utilities has announced that it is seeking authorization from the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission to adjust residential local service rates for customers in its South Mountain,
Idaho exchange. According to the company's manager, Doug Musgrave, the increase is being
sought to comply with recent Federal Communications Commission orders. If approved by the
Idaho Commission, the company's local residential rates would be increased incrementally by
year from the current monthly rate of $15.77 to $20.00 by June 2017.
The company's request is subject to public review and comment. A copy of its application may
be obtained from the company's offices, or from the ldaho Commission at 427 W. Washington,
Boise, Idaho 83702-5918 (208-334-0300). The application also may be viewed on the
Commission's homepage at: hffp://www.puc.idaho.eov/fileroorn/cases/summary/tele.htnl
ABOUI OREGON IDAHO TITILITIES: OIU is a privately-owned, independent, local
exchange carrier serving remote, rural customers in southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho.
OIU's Idaho service territory encompasses the South Mountain Exchange. OIU serves 8l total
access lines in the South Mountain Exchange, of which 55 are residential lines and 26 are
business lines.