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« CRIME WATCH Theft Tuesday. Jan. 2—8:02 a.m. A DPS officer reported a University parking sign stolen. Thursday, Jan. 4—4:16 p.m. A University student reported his bicycle stolen from a bike rack near Deady Hall. Friday, Jan. 5—1:55 p.m. A University student reported his bicycle stolen from the Hamilton Complex. Saturday, Jan. 6—1:44 p.m. A University student reported his bicycle stolen from Huestis Hall. Vandalism Wednesday, Jan. 3 ~ 8:49 a.m. An Agate Hall Foundation staff member reported that someone had broken into the Foundation vehicle in the Agate Hall parking lot. Wednesday, Jan. 3—9:24 a.m. A car in the Alder Street parking lot was reported vandalized. Other Thursday, Jan. 4—3:41 p.m. Three skateboarders were reported stunting at the Knight Law School. EWEB continued from page 1 bills, EWEB spokesman Marty Douglass said. Because of the crisis, EWEB will need to acquire anywhere from $15 million to $60 million in addi tional funds, said Dick Varner, EWEB’s rates and financial plan ning manager. The reason for the price hike and the regional energy crisis is a complex one, Douglass said. The main source of electricity for the city is hydroelectricity, though EWEB also buys electricity generated in California and from the energy market. The biggest crisis contributor is the unusually dry Northwest win ter. This has caused a shortage of rain and snow, leaving the Colum bia River at its lowest level in Ore gon’s history and reducing electric ity production at Northwest hydroelectric dams. Because of fish and wildlife preservation efforts, dam operators can’t lower reservoir levels below a certain point to compensate for dry weather. A second crisis contributor is California’s loss of regulated ener gy. The majority of California’s utilities have sold generation capa bilities to private companies, therefore creating a huge shortage throughout the state. “Typically, there is a flow of power between Oregon and Cali fornia,” Bartel said. “Now both states are in demand and can’t pro vide for each other.” A third crisis contributor is the lack of energy conservation, both on the part of companies and cus tomers. “We have benignly gone along as individuals and businesses with the thinking that we don’t need to conserve any of our energy,” Bartel said. Bartel said EWEB has done more conservation than many utilities, such as the company serving Taco ma, Wash., where rates are expect ed to increase as much as 80 per cent. But EWEB’s efforts haven’t been enough to eliminate the prob lem, and the general public has still been using energy at normal rates. Energy conservation tips: Turn off lights when leaving a room. Turn off computers when not in use. Lower the thermostat while sleeping or when leaving the house. Turn off air conditioners when leaving the house. Avoid heating rooms that aren’t in use. Shut the doors in these rooms and close off windows. Source: EWEB “We want to come out with a public information program that will help people begin to conserve energy and possibly lower their own rates,” Bartel said. The increase will most likely span the next two years, Varner said. EWEB will be looking at pos sibilities for next year’s increases depending on how well this year’s plan works. “However good a job we do re ducing consumption will affect the rates,” Varner said. ^Advertise in Oregon t)aily Emerald Classifieds! Call 346-4343! &Ije <NctD ^ork ftimesi DELIVERED TO YOUR CAMPUS DOORSTEP. THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON BOOKSTORE Take advantage now of special low campus rates for subscriptions to the Jsfnn IJork and have your paper delivered to the Bookstore for pick up Monday through Friday. For delivery beginning January 15, ending March 16: Sign up at the Bookstore by Friday, January 12,10am. Only $18.00 For delivery beginning January 22, ending March 16: Sign up at the Bookstore by Friday, January 19,10am. Only $16.00 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON BOOKSTORE On the corner of 13th Avenue and Kincaid Street • www.uobookstore.com 541-346-4331 • Open Daily. M-F 7:45-6:00 / Sat 10:00-6:00 / Sun 12:00-6:00 010859 Take This lob and Love It! 2001 Student Orientation Staff Are you dedicated* enthusiastic and interested in helping ne|*students and their families orientatiltti 2001 Student Orientation Staff! f** % 1 Agpjcations are available in 372 Oregon Hall and are due Wednesday, January 24th. \ '" '' ' ' \ } For mdr^ information, come to one of our interest inertings on January 16 at 4p.m. in Rogue Room, EMU and January 17 at 5:30p.m. in the Metolious Room, EMU or call us at 346-1159. The University of Oregon Office of Student Orientation Programs is an EOE/AA Employer ‘ Textbooks 35-50% off list price Bring your textbook information to Smith Family Bookstore • Author • Title . • • : • \ • .• •• {■ . .. X, " ■ l,y : '■[,'.V ' • Edition We'll help you find used copies that will save you money! Always buying: • texts • paperbacks • Cliffs Notes ADVERTISE* GET RESULTS* Oregon Daily Emerald 346-3712 i
