PR-08-41 -- PSC Sets Intervention Deadline In Oregon Farmers Mutual Telephone Request

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

PSC SETS INTERVENTION DEADLINE IN OREGON FARMERS MUTUAL TELEPHONE REQUEST

     JEFFERSON CITY---Oregon Farmers Mutual Telephone Company has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking Commission authority to accelerate the depreciation rate on certain telephone switching equipment that the telephone company states has become obsolete. According to the telephone company application, it is preparing to upgrade its plant in order to improve service to customers.

    The application, if approved by the Commission, would not impact the current telephone rates of Oregon Farmers Mutual Telephone Company customers.

    Applications to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than October 5, 2007, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102. Copies of the application should be sent to: Brian T. McCartney, Brydon, Swearengen & England, P.C., P.O. Box 456, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0456; and the Office of the Public Counsel, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230.

    The Office of the Public Counsel is a separate state agency that represents the general public in matters before the Commission. Individual citizens wishing to comment should contact either the Office of the Public Counsel (Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230, telephone 573-751-4857,   e-mail opcservice@ded.mo.gov) or the Public Service Commission Staff (P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800-392-4211, e-mail pscinfo@psc.mo.gov).

   Oregon Farmers Mutual Telephone Company provides telecommunications service to customers in one exchange located in Holt County.

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Case No. TO-2008-0070