We are hoping to maintain these prices, or, if possible, and in the future hopefully, pass on even more reductions to our members.

Americans are clearly worried about the future course there [in Iraq], but at the same time I just don't think most are ready to throw in the towel at this point.

That savings is being passed on to members. Our focus is strictly on them.

Obviously with all of the rate increases we're seeing statewide and across the country . . . this should be a welcome respite to our customers in Marion County.

Add in the price of transportation to move these materials, especially coal, to area power plants and the disruption to fuel supplies in the Gulf by last year's storms, and it's been necessary to raise prices to our members.

We thank Theresa for her contributions and wish her well in her future endeavors.