Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 September 2000 — Page 4

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sumer Counselor and other parties because it does not address what ifB feels is poor service by the tele-w phone company and reduce costs

for customers.

The consumer group said last week it would aggressively fight the settlement. If regulators ap-. prove it, CAC vows to appeal the A

decision in court.

AT&T and the Indiana Intelenet. ( Commission also signed the June 12 settlement. Other opponents of the deal include advocates for seniors and some telecommunica- ,

tions companies.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory ^ Commission has scheduled a wit-.

ness cross-examination in the case for Thursday. The commission said., last month it would not rule on the, L agreement in time for a Sept. 15 __ deadline provided for in the settle-

ment.

The settlement would*replace a, t ; plan that expired in 1997 but was.^; extended. , L

Utilities say

consumers must

be prepared to conserve this

winter

Utility companies warn that r ‘ natural gas customers will see higherheating bills this winter, and, t they are urging consumers to con-] r , serve energy to alleviate the inevi-,,’ table sticker shock. , t During a hearing Wednesday in front of the Indiana Utility Regula-,, tory Commission, Indiana utilities, said they can do little about the,;, rising cost of the fuel. The average residential monthly , rj heating bill is expected to be about ^ $50 higher than last winter. A „ household with a $600 seasonal.,, heating bill could see it jump to u $900 this year, Griffiths said. The strong economy and increased demand are some reasons,, for the projected increase, said,, Roger Cooper, executive vice presi T dent of American Gas Associa-“ (1 tion. In addition, when natural gas.; prices were low, fewer wells were drilled and production declined, „ creating lp\yer inveptpfie^.,,' * • (.j But even without market influ-^ ence, heating costs would be higher this year because last winter was / mild -16 percent warmer than nor-, L

mal.

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If you are interested in doing business with the State ot Indiana, federal government, local and or regional governments or selected private sector firms, you don't w ant to miss this event. Ar t ess to t ontract opportunities will be made a\ailable. Representatives will be on hand to provide detailed information and answ er questions pertaining to successfully si'eking and c ompeting for contracts. lake advantage ot this opportunity to meet with buyers and small business resource providers. Also, learn about business ( ertification and registration processes.

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LIKE A 600B NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS there:

GRAND OPENING When: September 12, 2000 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: 724 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis

State Farm wants to be a part of making Indianapolis a belter place to live and work. Thai’s why we're proud to announce the opening of our newest Sales and Service Center at 724 N. Illinois. This new Center gives you all the benefits of having an agent and a claims staff under one roof. Our agent and employees are excited to be a pan of State Farm's continued commitment to Indianapolis. After all, that's what being a good neighbor is all about. * LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE! State Farm Insurance Companies • Indiana Regional Offices: West Lafayette. Indiana state farm.com'"

BRIEFS Rep. Carson

hu'M' L'wnfs arc a presentation ot the Indiana Small Busine^ Development Corporation tISBD Corp) and the Indiana Department ot Administration Minority Business Development. For more information call, 317*264*2820, or 888'ISBD*244

Continued from A1 can also leam more about Wilkins at her Web site, www.yourrealestateadvisor.com or read her business column in the Indianapolis Recorder. President plans October visit to Indiana President Clinton plans a stop in Indianapolis this fall to campaign for Democratic U.S. Rep. Julia Carson. Clinton’s visit on Oct. 7 will likely include a public rally and a fund-raiser for Carson, who represents Indiana’s traditionally Democratic 10th District. Carson faces Republican Marvin Scott of Indianapolis, a professor of sociology and criminal justice, in the November election. She accompanied Clinton on his recent trip to Africa. Organizers are still planning details of the president's visit to Indiana. Indianapolis National Organization for Women Sponsors Year 2000 Candidates Forum Since women’s votes will be significant in electing the next U.S. President and other legislatgrs on November 7, Indianapolis National Organization for Women (NOW) has invited 64 Indianapolis area legislative candidates to participate in a Candidates 2000 Forum, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Recreation Room of North United Methodist Church (Lower Level). The church is at 38th and North Meridian Streets with parking and entrance at the rear of the building). The invitees will be asked to talk about their candidacies, what they view as the most pressing issues in their districts and answer questions from women concerned about their and their families’ futures. Candidates 2000 Forum is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jill .Chambers at (317) 921-8180 or via e-mail at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>

announces $1,147,129 in federal grants U.S. Rep. Julia Carson has announced a number of grants of funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for programs and activities in the 10th Congressional District of Indiana and the State of Indiana. “These funds offer useful help for important programs including bioterrorism response, medical research at our Indiana University Medical Center, public health delivery and care for homeless youth. I am pleased that the work of Congress has made these funds available,” Congresswoman Carson said. “This is good business for the people of Indianapolis, and for Indiana.” Local schools, colleges earn partnership grants Indiana’s teachers and future teachers will benefit from 11 grants awarded this week to help improve teacher quality. Under the Title II Teacher Quality Enhancement program, the Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) awarded $1.3 million to 11 partnerships involving Indiana schools, school corporations, and colleges and universities that prepare teachers. The teacher quality enhancement grants are for the first of three possible years, and can be in one or more of three areas: teacher shortage areas, becoming a teacher midcareer and better teacher preparation. Consumer group opposes telephone rate-cut proposal A consumer group says it will aggressively fight a settlement in which Ameritech would reduce customers’ monthly telephone bills in return for less regulation from the state. The Citizens Action Coalition wants the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to reject the agreement Ameritech struck with the state Office of Utility Con-

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