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“The Current - Informing Our Members Since 1957” VOLUME 65

June 13, 2022

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Stay chill and help lower bill during intense summer Oklahomans are no stranger to extreme weather conditions: tornadoes, blizzards, floods, drought and anything in between. With an intense summer approaching, members can not only see high temperatures but could also possibly see higher electric bills. Below, members will find tips to help save energy and money when trying to keep homes cool. Some tips are free and can be used daily. Others are simple and inexpensive actions to keep energy affordable throughout the summer.

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• Install window coverings, such as curtains, shutters and awnings, to prevent heat gain through windows.

Operate thermostat efficiently

• Set thermostats at a comfortable temperature that also controls humidity. The smaller the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill could be. • Keep your house warmer than normal when away, and lower the thermostat setting when you return home. Installing a programmable thermostat does this automatically without sacrificing comfort. • Avoid setting thermostats at a colder setting than normal when you first turn on your

25% less energy than standard washers. ENERGY STAR dryers use 20% less energy than conventional models. • Delay heat-producing chores, like running the dishwasher or doing laundry, until the cooler evening hours. Offpeak hours for the summer are usually after 7 p.m.

Seal hot air from leaking

• Add caulk or weatherstripping to seal air leaks, cracks and openings around doors and windows to keep warm air from coming into home. Decreasing the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures can help lower your overall bill. air conditioner. It will not lar maintenance for cooling 25 times longer than incancool your home any faster and equipment. See page four for descent lighting. • Take advantage of daycould cause excessive cooling CEC rebate information. • Avoid placing lamps light, but avoid direct sunand unnecessary expense. or TV sets near your room light. North- and east-facing Use fans to cool off air-conditioning thermostat. windows allow natural light • Set ceiling fans to turn The thermostat senses heat into homes without the sumcounterclockwise and turn from these appliances, which mer heat. them off when you leave the can cause the air conditioner • Wash full loads of dishes room. Remember that fans to run longer than necessary. for better efficiency. Use the cool people, not rooms. • Vacuum air intake vents microwave and other smaller • When you shower or take regularly to remove any dust kitchen appliances as much as a bath, use the bathroom fan buildup. Ensure that furniture possible. Cooking outside can to remove excess heat and hu- and other objects do not block help save energy, too. Limit how often you open the remidity. Your laundry room airflow through registers. frigerator. might also benefit from spot Consider a range of ap• Wash full loads of clothes ventilation. Make sure bathin cool water. Periodically, pliances and lighting room and kitchen fans are • Consider lighting options clean the lint screen in the vented to the outside (not just that operate at cooler tem- dryer. When purchasing a to the attic). peratures. Residential LEDs, washer and dryer, look for Maintain cooling system especially ENERGY STAR the ENERGY STAR label. • For maximum energy rated products, use at least This brand cleans clothes usaffordability, schedule regu- 75% less energy and last up to ing nearly 35% less water and

Lower water heat setting

Water heating is the second largest energy expense in homes, accounting for about 18% of the energy consumed. • The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends setting water heaters at no more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent scalding. The lower setting will also conserve energy and save money, so try to take cooler showers in the summer. Living through Oklahoma summers can be challenging both physically and financially. We encourage members to remember these tips to help reduce high costs as much as possible. If interested in knowing your home’s energy efficiency, contact Cotton Electric’s energy efficiency coordinator for expert advice at 580-875-3351.

Cooperative charges forward with new EV pilot project Are you a member who has an electric vehicle (EV)? Are you curious about what future rates, including EV charging, could be? Consider participating in Cotton Electric’s pilot project with EVs. With the increase in demand of EVs, Cotton Electric is activating the first step of this project by gathering and analyzing information from members who have EVs. The co-op will use this data to design a rate for members with EVs. “The goal of the pilot project is to get a group of members together for those who already have EVs in their home, so we can collect data from their meter profile on when they charge as we look for rates for the future,” said Jennifer Meason, Cotton Electric CEO. Data requested may include the number of EVs in our service territory, the hours of charging, how we can shift those to off-peak hours, how to

Power Cost Adjustment Calculated The power cost adjustment now being applied to bills mailed after June 1, 2022, is $0.02024 per kWh. On a member’s average bill of 1,300 kilowatt hours (kWh), this will amount to a credit/ charge of $26.31 on the June bill.

better utilize generating resources and member’s experiences with their EV. “We want to make sure our theory is actually going to work in reality for what our members need in putting together a rate that is beneficial for them as well as the co-op overall,” Meason said. “We want to create a rate that is equitable and fair for those that charge their vehicles.” The time of day members charge their EVs does impact the co-op, even though rates have not yet been set. If members charge during peak hours, it adds to the overall demand of our system which affects future rates. With the information gathered from this pilot project, a rate will be developed to encourage members to charge during off-peak hours. “If we structure this project correctly, off-peak charging is most beneficial for the co-op, which is more beneficial for the individual member and rates

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Cotton Electric’s EV charges at a public charging station in Lawton overall,” Meason said. creating the right design moving forCollecting this data will be benefi- ward, Meason said. cial from an operations point of view Once a pilot rate is chosen, memas well. Depending on if there is a large bers can choose to participate with a density of EVs in an area, updates may time-of-use rate to determine how it be required for our construction plan would lower the cost of charging if to ensure substations have enough cadone during off-peak hours. If mempacity to serve those areas. There is a future for EVs in our area, bers are interested in joining this pilot and we want to look for not only what project, information about your EV the rates could be, but how this de- can be submitted at www.cottonelecmand impacts our membership and tric.com/electric-vehicles-ev.

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Cotton Electric offices will be closed July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Emergency calls will be answered at 580875-3351 or 800-5223520.

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Electricity costs rising across the country your electric system and distributes electricity using the remaining 2.7 cents per kWh and monthly Service Availability Charge. When the cost of purchased power is more than 6.25 cents per kWh, the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) is increased and shown as a charge in order to recover the price we paid for power. When the cost of purchased power is less than 6.25 cents per kWh, we return the difference and members receive a credit. The costs for wholesale power are a straight pass-through meaning Cotton Electric makes no margin on the PCA. For June 2021 billing, the PCA was $0.01022/kWh. For June 2022 What is the PCA? billing, it is $0.02024/kWh and inThe PCA reflects the increase or cludes a Winter Storm Uri adjustment decrease in Cotton Electric’s cost of of $0.00325/kWh. If a member used power purchased from our power pro- 1,000 kWh’s in June of both years, vider, Western Farmers Electric Coop- they would see an increase of approxerative. Residential members on Cot- imately $10 over the previous year on ton Electric’s General Service rate pay their next bill. a Service Availability Charge of $30, plus an energy charge of $0.08950 per What can we do? kWh. These rates have been the same Cotton Electric is continually maksince April 2015, with the addition ing adjustments to our operations to What is driving the increases in of a Winter Storm Uri rider of up to maximize the resources we have while electricity prices? $0.0045/kWh in March 2022. The maintaining reliable and safe service There are several contributing fac- energy charge includes 6.25 cents per for our members. As we enter the tors including higher natural gas kWh to cover the cost of wholesale summer peak season, we encourage prices; continued retirements of coal- power. Cotton Electric maintains our members to conserve energy when fired plants throughout the country and constraints in coal deliveries for those still in operation; and growing demand for electricity as many commercial and industrial sectors return to pre-pandemic levels. Many utilities, like Cotton Electric, are also in the process of repaying the costs associated with 2021 Winter Storm Uri. As a not-for-profit electric utility, it is critical that we recover all of the Cooperative’s power cost from the members who used it. Our goal is to break even and our rates are designed to accomplish that task through the monthly Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released the 12-month percentage change in the Consumer Price Index. Jennifer Meason, CEO In April 2022, the Consumer Price Index rose 8.3 percent compared to 2021 and the increase in the electricity category was 11%. The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Summer 2022 Electricity Industry Outlook forecasts a 4% increase in the national average electricity price compared to the summer 2021. Cotton Electric is currently experiencing increases in the cost of wholesale power that affects all of us. The cost of power we purchase on your behalf is typically 70% of our total expenses. For the first four months of 2022, it has increased to 75% of our total expenses.

peak alerts are issued. Small changes like the following can make a difference: • Adjust your thermostat a few degrees. Cooling below 75 degrees in the summer costs extra. • Avoid using major appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers between the summer peak demand hours of 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Turn off unnecessary lights • Turn off computers and other office equipment when they’re not being used, especially overnight and weekends. Additional energy efficiency and conservation information can be found in this month’s issue of The Current as well as on our website, cottonelectric.com.

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Protecting convenience at and away from home transaction information to be stored safely. “At the end of the day, it is a personal preference on what devices are connected to each network,” Bowers said. Adding the IoT is just like adding another WIFI network to your home. Members can look for the IP address on their WIFI router and type that code in a web browser to open their router settings to set up the IoT. “One of the biggest benefits of the Internet of Things is how accessible it is,” Bowers said. “Every device connected on that network can be controlled on your smartphone.” Brands or appliances, such as Whirlpool, has its own app where members can control operations. Many EnergyStar certified appliances come with “smart” technology. Whenever you can’t remember if you started the dishwasher or closed the garage door, the IoT can help put your mind at ease when away from home. While the IoT is convenient, it is also important to keep your information and devices protected. The Federal Trade Commission shared tips on how

members can keep their IoT secure: • Build security into IoT product design from the beginning by thinking through data collected and shared by the device, how people will likely use the product and what other devices or systems will connect to the IoT. • Implement authentication protocols for your device, data and system to protect and prevent unauthorized access and use of the device from hackers. • Apply data minimization practices, such as limiting the collection of personal data and do not collect, store or share data that’s not needed. Preform timely security reviews as upgrades occur and properly segment your network to monitor who’s trying to get access to the system or devices. The IoT is a simple way to add ease and organization to devices in your home. Within the evolving world of technology, remember these tips and precautions when connecting devices to the IoT and other networks.

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IoT devices are simply gadgets and appliances outfitted with certain hardware that allows them to transmit data over a network. That data can be accessed by a user to monitor a device’s performance and even control it with a smart-phone or computer. Such control allows homeowners or their utilities to manipulate appliance use in very 0-" &#& 4 60 1, 0 3" "+"/$6Ǿ &!"+1&#6 -/, )"*0 ,/ !"#"/ 20" 1, ,ƛȒ-" ( 1&*"0ǽ "/" /" 0,*" ,# 1%" * +6 %,*" &1"*0 that can be turned into IoT devices.

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Second-quarter Cotton Electric Charitable Foundation (CECF) applications are due June 14, 2022. The board of directors for the foundation will meet again June 28, 2022 to review applications for the quarter.

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Funded by Operation Round Up, CECF grants provide financial assistance to worthwhile individuals and organizations. The CECF board of directors meets quarterly to review applications from individ-

uals and organizations in the area. The maximum annual grant that can be approved is $10,000 for organizations and $2,500 for individuals. Apply at cottonelectric.com/grant-applications.

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Have you ever wondered if you forgot to close the garage door, shut off the lights or adjust your thermostat after you’ve left the house? These days, you can use your phone to close the garage door, flip the lights on or off and turn the thermostat up to 78 degrees – all while miles away. It’s all thanks to an evolving field of technology commonly called Internet of Things (IoT). What is the IoT? It’s best explained as a group of technology objects (like your garage door, smart thermostat or fridge) that connect and exchange data with other devices within your Internet or other communications networks. Shane Bowers, Cotton Electric vice president of administration, shares how to keep data and updates safe within your home. He recommends putting groups, or segments of devices on different networks. For example, connect televisions, home security cameras, garage door openers and other appliances on one IoT network. Connect phones, iPads, laptops and other similar devices on a separate network. This allows private information, such as banking or

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Co-op yields safety tips for farmers during busy season ment of Labor, the weight of exhaustion and pressure can increase the probability of accidents in the field. Every year, tractors and other farming equipment accidentally collide with utility poles and power lines, causing injuries and power outages. These dangerous accidents can be avoided by looking up and around your surroundings when operating large A sprayer runs into power line. Photo by Danielle Quickle. farm machinery. Agriculture is the backbone son: a sprint of long days and With harvest season sweepof our country, and our liveli- short nights watching a gold- ing across the plains of Oklahood greatly depends on the en cloud of wheat get swept homa, Safe Electricity and crops provided by American up into the combine header. Cotton Electric provide steps farmers. For many farmers Along with farming being one and precautions to help keep across the state, harvest has ei- of the most dangerous jobs, farmers safe from potential ther begun or preparations are according to the Bureau of electrical hazards: ramping up for the busy sea- Labor Statistics/U.S. Depart• Always use a spotter when

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cab. Immediately call 9-1-1, warn others to stay away, and wait for the utility crew to cut the power. • Make sure irrigation systems do not direct water onto power lines. • Be aware of underground wires before digging. • Show potential electrical hazards to workers and family. Electricity is essential to farming and ranching, and it must be respected when operating near it. We hope you never find yourself in a situation where farming equipment contacts power lines or poles, but if you do, we hope you’ll remember these safety tips in the field.

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Special Olympics is back on track After a two-year hiatus, Oklahoma Special Olympics athletes and volunteers from Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives were reunited last month for the 2022 Special Olympics Oklahoma (SOOK) in Stillwater. Three of the 100plus co-op volunteers were from Cotton Electric Cooperative: Carli Eubank, Kyle Graham and Heath Morgan. This was the first time the trio had volunteered for SOOK. “After seeing photos and talking to others who have volunteered in the past, I heard volunteering was a rewarding experience, and I knew I wanted to be part of that,” said Graham. “I didn’t realize how big of an event it is for athletes and volunteers.” Helping out at SOOK is a rich tradition with Oklahoma co-op em-

ployees that goes back decades. During the games, the volunteers interact with athletes from their region before leading them to opening ceremonies. During the ceremony, athletes representing each region are introduced, awards are presented, and the torch gets lit. Then, with much excitement, the competitions begin. Athletes train and compete year-round to qualify for the state games. Walking, running, wheelchair races, softball and bean bag toss are just a few of the athletic events. In particular, electric co-op volunteers helped with the track and field events. Helping athletes line up to start the races, cheer them on, record their times, meet them at the finish line or direct them to the awards ceremony were some of the volun-

teer activities. “Watching the athletes compete and express their emotions wholeheartedly hit me in a way I wasn’t prepared for,” Eubank said. “They showed a lot of examples of being brave and vulnerable that touched me.” Volunteering at the Special Olympics can make just as big of an impact on volunteers as you hope it makes on the athletes. “I anticipated it being a rewarding experience but not as much as it actually was,” Morgan said. “You feel every emotion while you are there with the kids.” Members can get involved with Special Olympics Oklahoma, too. Learn how by visiting www.sook.org under Carli Eubank, Kyle Graham and Heath Morgan were three out of the 100the Get Involved tab. plus volunteers at the 2022 Special Olympics Oklahoma.

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BASELINES Cotton Electric Apprentice Field Meter Technician Josh Belcher helps coworker, Bryan Goode, coach their 10-and-under softball team. Photo by Paula Huckabaa.

Cotton Electric Apprentice Field Meter Technician Bryan Goode encourages his team. Photo by Paula Huckabaa.

Cotton Electric Member Service Representative Jennie Evans (not pictured) helps her husband coach their daughter and her teammates. Photo courtesy of Jennie Evans.

“Some of my main goals are to be there for the kids and possibly make a difference in their life,” Goode said. “We are on the field to compete, but at the end of the day, if everybody leaves with a smile and had a good time, then I’ve won somewhere.” Bryan Goode By Carli Eubank For many people, playing sports is a significant chapter in their life’s story, filling it with pages of memories and lessons learned. Making their first layup. Hitting their first home run. Scoring that first touchdown. Holding up the gold ball. These key moments are highlights of childhood, but a different kind of memory is made on the other side: as a volunteer coach. At the end of the work day, many of our employees trade their signature Cotton Electric caps and hardhats for coaching hats, connecting with kids in the community. Cotton Electric vice president of operations, Mike Ottinger has coached a variety of sports for many years. Currently, he coaches basketball for a 10-year-old boys’

team and his daughter’s 14-year-old girls’ team. “The part I love about coaching is the pureness of working with kids and helping them accomplish their goals, while having a good time,” Ottinger said. “I also enjoy teaching athletes lessons that go beyond sports, like walking with a purpose, having goals and being kind to others.” Cotton Electric, member service representative, Jennie Evans coaches her daughter’s 8-and-under softball team with her husband. Evans said she jumped at the opportunity to coach with husband. Even though it can be hectic juggling school, work, practices and games, she loves seeing the kids improve with each game. Josh Belcher, Cotton Electric apprentice field meter technician, is assistant coach

for his daughter’s 10-and-under softball team. Watching the athletes grow as a team and teaching the fundamentals of the game are some of the many things Belcher enjoys about coaching. “No matter how many times you try to teach something, when a concept finally clicks for a player, that is a golden moment for them,” Belcher said. “Watching them learn something new is definitely my favorite part about coaching.” Many Cotton Electric employees team up both on the job and on the field. Coaching next to Belcher on the sidelines of the 10-and-under softball team is Bryan Goode, Cotton Electric apprentice field meter technician. When Goode isn’t coaching his daughter’s softball team, he’s teaching the youngest of athletes –

a 6-and-under T-ball team. Goode played baseball most of his life and having his dad coach him growing up are huge influences on why he carries on the coaching tradition. Part of Goode is still out on the field playing with his team whenever he coaches, he said. There are a lot of proud moments that come with coaching a young team. Some athletes have “hearts as big as the field” and Goode loves to see them wear a smile from ear-to-ear after they get a hit, he said. “Some of my main goals are to be there for the kids and possibly make a difference in their life,” Goode said. “We are on the field to compete, but at the end of the day, if everybody leaves with a smile and had a good time, then I’ve won somewhere.” Belcher and Goode

are just two of many Cotton Electric employees who volunteer their time and efforts to coaching kids in the community. Cody Pennington, Cotton Electric meter and transformer supervisor, helps coach his son’s 12-and-under baseball team. “My favorite part of coaching is getting to know the kids and the humor that comes from them while playing the game,” Pennington said. “It is neat to see another generation that loves baseball and has fun with it.” Lessons that go beyond the field or gym can get overshadowed by learning the fundamentals of the game for athletes. Playing sports helps kids build character by working hard to become great at something and knowing there may be times when you fail, Pennington said.

“There are a lot of life skills that can be instilled in a kid from playing sports that they may not even realize they are learning, like determination,” Belcher said. The young athletes might only remember how many outs they have or what the score is, but they also recognize the Cotton Electric logo worn by their coaches, parents and others around the ballfield. “For some kids, it’s not always easy to understand when parents have to leave for an outage,” Pennington said, “but when they see another kid or teammate experiencing that too, it gives them a connection and understanding of the lifestyle that comes with being a cooperative kid.”

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changed this year, let’s review the key benefits of these accounts: • Traditional IRA – You typically contribute pretax (deductible) dollars to a traditional IRA, and your earnings can grow taxdeferred. • Roth IRA – You invest after-tax dollars in a Roth IRA, so your contributions won’t lower your taxable income, but your earnings can grow tax free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you’re 59½ or older when you begin taking withdrawals. • 401(k) – A 401(k) or similar plan (such as a 457(b) for state and local government employees or a 403(b) for

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sponsored plan, then your deductions could be reduced or eliminated based on your income. Single taxpayers can claim the full deduction if your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is $68,000 or less ($109,000 for married filing jointly), with deductibility decreasing at higher income levels and phasing out entirely at $78,000 ($129,000 for married filing jointly). But here’s the key point: Compared to 2021, these ranges are $2,000 higher for single filers and $4,000 higher for those who are married and filing jointly – which means that this year, you might have more opportunities to make

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deductible contributions. And a similar type of increase applies to Roth IRA eligibility. In 2022, if you’re a single filer, you can put in up to $6,000 ($7,000 if you are 50 or older) in a Roth IRA if your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is less than $129,000 – up from $125,000 in 2021. Allowable contributions are reduced at higher income levels and phased out if your MAGI is $144,000 or more, up from $140,000 in 2021. If you’re married and file jointly, the respective ranges are $204,000–$214,000, up from $198,000–$208,000 in 2021. Again, higher ranges may mean more opportunities for you. (Consult your tax advisor

to determine your eligibility to contribute to a Roth IRA or make deductible contributions to a traditional IRA.) And finally, the annual contribution limit for 401(k), 457(b) and 403(b) plans is $20,500 – up $1,000 from 2021. If you’re 50 or older, you can put in an extra $6,500 this year, for a total of $27,000. These changes may not seem monumental, but when you’re saving for retirement, any opportunities to invest and potentially reduce taxes, of whatever size, can be valuable. So, review your options to determine how you can help yourself move closer to your retirement goals. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

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FOR SALE: Two Longhorn bulls, $600 each, firm. Call 580-467-1779 or 467-2533. Limflex and fullblood Limousin bulls and heifers for sale. Registered and commercial. Call 580-641-3516. “To my Granddaughters: If his pickup truck and horse trailer cost more than his house, you might reconsider.” Replacement Heifers for sale. Bruce, 580-641-1952. FOR SALE: Up to 18 bred Brangus registered heifers with bulls now for April calves, will trade for good hay. Tom Beck, Beckwards T Ranch, Pumpkin Center. 580-351-4439 Angus beef for sale: Grass fed, grain finished, no growth hormones or antibiotics, local livestock producer, butchered by state inspected custom processor. Sold by side or whole. You decide the cuts. 580585-2691. Registered Brangus bulls: Black, calving ease, heat-tolerant, high-weaning, no excess leather. Not happy with first calf crop at weaning, I’ll replace the bull. Beckwards T Ranch, Tom Beck, Pumpkin Center, 580-351-4439.

Great Pyrenees puppies, 2 females, born Feb 20th, 1st shots and vet papers. Parents on premise, over 100 lbs. each. $150 ea. Call 580656-5325. Registered Border Collie puppies. 1 male and 1 female born Jan 6th. Working parents. Reduced to $200 ea. Call 361-510-4222.

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Selling for parts, IH 450 with a bad crank. All the sheet metal is on and straight, clutch, TA, trans and rear end are serviceable. All 4 tires are very good. $1400. Please contact 580-5121164.

For sale: Used farm machinery. 3 feed grinders, 1 good, 1 needs work, and 1 for parts. 1961 Chevy 2-ton truck with all steel factory bed and hoist. Bulk feed trailer 2000 lbs, like new. Call Roy Miller 580-5850054 or 580-585-0339.

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Hay Hay baling, net wrap 4x5 bales. Duncan area. Harold Brown 580-467-1415. Round baler net wrap, $215/$225. Geronimo. Please contact Phil at 580351-8018.

Supplies For sale: 2 new exterior pre-hung doors 36” and 32,” $60 ea; window 36x24, $20; 2 arch top windows, 20x72, both for $40; 6 used interior doors, various sizes, all $60. 281-702-5244.

Tractors Yamar XM diesel 2200 tractor. $2,500. Call 405-3510364. For sale: 544 International tractor salvage for parts. Make an offer. Call 580353-1282.

Trailers Does your trailer need a little TLC? Check with us for all your needs! Parts, lights, brakes, axles, DOT inspections, hitches, tarps, Shelby trailer flooring or wood flooring. Friendly service! M&M Trailer Service LLC. 580658-6510. For sale: 16’ X 6’ double axle trailer loaded with 5 sticks of heavy 1/2” thick of I-beam. Call Kent for information 580-467-2463.

For sale: 20-foot gooseneck near Hastings. Rubber mat floor. Painted white. Good tires. $5,500. Call 580-3130080. For sale: 2012 Dutchmen Komfort bumper pull camper trailer. Needs water heater and furniture reupholstered. Everything else is great. $15,000 OBO. Text 580-574-5489.

Shade trees for sale: Dunn’s Nursery, 2116 N. 5th, Duncan. Call 580-656-7273 or 656-7383. For Sale: Stihl weed eater, two Chickasha railroad belt buckles. 580-252-3066.

Tiger Oak buffet, chainsaw-carved Indians, alligator, bear; cowboy bath tubs; vintage children’s watch display; gas signs; spice rack and 12 milk glass spice jars. Santa Fe Traders. Duncan Phyfe table & chairs, china hutch and buffet; Fenton; Aladdin lamps; butter churns; gas and oil signs; gas pumps; sellers cabinet; vending machines. Santa Fe Traders. Chisholm Trail Trading Post: South Hwy. 81 in Comanche. Mon.-Thurs. Second Monday Trade Days. To reserve a spot call 580439-8832. Jadite; Fire King; Aladdin hanging lamps; small camelback trunk; green kitchen cabinets; marble collections; Majolica display plates; oak dining room table and chairs/ Addington Station Antiques. Desert Rose dishes; 3 pc. settee set; model airplanes; Native American pottery and prints; Tom & Jerry punch set; Frankoma political mugs; crocks. Addington Station Antiques. Wed. – Sat., 10-8, 439-5566. Shop Gems at Butterfields: 805 Main, Duncan. 580252-2288, 10:30-5:30 T- Sat. Sports memorabilia, Harley Davidson, clothing, comics, art, Elvis, metal art, jewelry, glassware, signs, mirrors, and collectibles. Antique bdrm. set. Full size bed, vanity, chest of drawers, nightstand. 580-3517041.

For sale: Miller big blue 400 pipe pro. Loads of welding tools. Willing to sell separately. Call Brenda 580736-2407 or leave a message at 972-757-6204.

Stoger 12 ga. Coach gun, 350 Legend, Hog killing machine. Shooters Guns & Ammo. Old 81 in front of Comanche Sale barn, 1 mile S. of Comanche.

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Lawn & Garden Shade trees for sale: Dunn’s Nursery. 2116 N. 5th, Duncan. 580-6567273 or 656-7383.

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Mowers County Line finish mower, 6 -foot wide, barely used. Like new condition. 3-point hook up. $1,750 OBO. Fletcher area. Call 580-512-3439 leave a message. Unknown callers are silenced.

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1978 15.5’ Monark bass boat with ‘78 85 hp Johnson mo- See us for all your trailer parts, hook-ups & flooring needs!! tor. Silver Trail trailer. HumAuthorized dealer for mingbird fish finder. Current Shelby Trailer Flooring registration and title. Runs, For inquires: mmtrailerservice@yahoo.com $1,200. 580-595-1656 or ●Repairs, Maintenance ●Brakes, Lights, Wiring For Inquiries: ●DOT Inspec�ons ●Hook‐ups leave message at 492-4225.●Sand Blast & Paint

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Tracker 15’ boat and trailer. Excellent condition. Used very little and barn kept. Has 2 seats and 3 HP motor. Price $2100. 580-467-4711.

14-foot 1960 v-hull Sea King boat with trailer. 3.3 horsepower motor. Great deal - $1,200, firm. Call Kurt 580-658-1824.

Cars For sale: Dune Buggy 1600 Volkswagen engine, extra set paddle tires with trailer, runs great. Call 580-5125776.

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For sale: 8-foot silver/gray couch, 2 matching chairs, like new. Large glass top desk. Matching, LG washer and dryer, like new. Round kitchen table, 6 chairs. Roll-top desk. Call Kurt at 580-656-1824.

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Entertainment Stitching Memories Quilt Guild meeting in-person, third Mon. of each month. 6 p.m., Chisholm Trail Church of Christ, Duncan. SW corner of church building. Show and tell, no food.

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For sale: 12-ton overhead feed bin, $3,500. Calf or steer homemade roping chute, $650. Call 580-4501399.

1975 Stock trailer, 14-foot. In good shape but needs tires. $2,500. Call Richard at 580-550-1508.

For sale: Ruger American pistol. 9mm, model 8605, 2 double stack mags, lock, manual, extra grips, loader, in original case. Used very little. $450. 480-622-1097.

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For sale: Water storage tanks. From 1,100- to 3,000gallon sizes. Call 580-4501399.

Do you have an upcoming garage sale? The Current Classifieds are the perfect place to advertise! Just fill out the form on page 13 and mail it, or email classifieds@cottonelectric.com

Kuhn GMD 902 PTO disc cutter, 11-foot (9 turtles), pivots behind tractor for road travel, needs 75 hp tractor, $3,500. Please contact 580-353-5011.

Ready to go!! We can hook you up! Check with us for your next gooseneck, receiver, or 5th wheel hitches and brake controls!! M&M Trailer Service, LLC. 580658-6510.

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BRICK WORK: ALP brick work, brick, block, patchwork. Call Lonnie, 580-4836291.

12-foot Schaffer off-set disc. Field ready. $2,950. 580512-1164.

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Rose’s Custom LLC: Signs, banners, decals, embroidery, screen printing, sublimation, and promo products. We help you get your name out there. 604 S. 7th St. in Duncan. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MonFri. 580-606-3990. rosescustom@yahoo.com

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2009 Kia Rio, 1.6 CVVT 16 valve, auto, needs valve job, tagged, $1,000. 2000 GMC K1500 pickup, V8, auto, 4x4, body and frame unusable, $1,000. Geronimo. Call 353-5011.

Want to buy used/unused pre-1950’s farm, personal, business, social club, any record keeping ledgers. 1800s-early 1900s papers – correspondence, brochures, journals, invoices, stationery, photos, scrapbooks, etc. Call/text Cat 940-8671861.

For sale: 200 gal. propane tank. Located at 184825 N. 2730 Rd, Comanche. Must pick up. Call/text Myrna, 580-439-6967

Angus beef for sale. Grassfed, grain-finished, no growth hormones, no antibiotics, local livestock producer, butchered by state inspected custom processor. Sold by the side or whole. You decide the cuts of meat. 580-585-2691.

Fire wood. Seasoned, split mixed $120.00 per rick. $30.00 pickup full of wood chips. West Lawton 580917-0057.

Antique armoire, 75Hx48Wx20D. Mirror on inside of door. Located in Duncan, $350. Above-ground pool equipment: Sand filter, PVC hoses, pool pump, etc. Must take all, $50. Comanche area. Text 281-702-5244.

Ed’s Deer Processing can now do domestic, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F. Hours during deer season, Oct. 1-Jan. 15, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F. 4863 CS 2850, Marlow. Find us on Facebook! Please contact 580-574-0287.

For Sale: 350-gal. propane tank been converted into diesel or gas tank. Needs a pump installed. Call Kent, 580-467-2463.

Pipe For Sale: 2 3/8” pipe post. 8’, 7’, 6’ lengths. $1.50/ ft + $.50 cutting fee. Also 2 3/8” construction pipe, $1.25/ft. 580-678-2606.

The Creek at Trading Post Flea Market every month. South 81 Comanche. Weekend before second Monday! Saturday is the best!

Wanted: Toaster oven, flannel sheets (Q/K), and analog to digital converter, TV smart antenna, TV remote controls. VCR/DVD player. Battery charger. Backpack sprayer. Call 580-512-5550 and leave message.

Tri-County Gin, Chatty. Accepting resumes for fulltime bookkeeper. Includes marketing and harvest duties. Benefits included with competitive pay. Send to tri-county.coop@pcca.com by June 30th.

NEW SADDLE FORMAY CINCH, tie down, nose piece, hobbles, & rifle scabbard –$75. Suncast large dog house & Doskocil large pet carrier – Both $75. 4 Dunlop LT245/75R16 tires, $60. 580-215-2192.

4-wheel scooter for handicapped w/car carrier, $1200; fold flat, motorized wheel-chair, like new $800; oversized recliner, all positions, heater, vibrator, like new, $1500. 580-6990329. Leave message.

2002 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorso, yellow with black interior, 41,868 miles, $15,000. 580-875-3677.

Golf Carts Golf carts and parts. Service and rentals. Trailers, too! 580-656-2314.

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Live the Simple Life! Town & Country RV Park, Marlow 580-641-2836. RV spots, full hook-ups, nice & well-maintained! marlowrvpark.com. 2008 Caralight RV. 36 max. 30 ft slide plus 2 more. Washer & dryer, 2 TV’s, 2 A/C’s, clean bed, fireplace, kitchen island, double door fridge. $35,000 OBO. Call 580-504-1538.

Trucks & SUVs

Looking to buy: Tandem axle grain truck with 20- or 22-foot grain bed & hoist or gooseneck grain trailer with 14- or 16-foot bed and hoist. Call 580-704-7755. For sale: 1936 International Pickup once owned by HALLIBURTON “AS IS”!! Call Kent for information 580467-2463. For sale: 2009 Chevy Suburban LTZ includes 4-wheel drive, 233,000 miles, remote start, leather seats, DVD players. $9,900 or trade. I would take horses and cattle. 580-475-8096. For sale: 2005 GMC Envoy. Heated leather seats, A/C and heater, dual climate control, air compressor, luggage rack, towing package, 4.2 in line V-6, no issues. $6500 OBO. 580-475-8096 or 580736-8451. For sale: 1991 Ford F350 XLT Lariat with Hoswell hay bed and 1,500 lb feeder. 4-wheel drive. 460 engine. New transmission. Everything works as should. $10,500. Call 580-512-9859. 2006 Nissan Titan pickup, red, 4-door, 4x4, front end collision, frame bent, tagged. $3,000. Geronimo. Call 695-3439. For sale: 1992 White GMC truck. Equipped to haul mobile homes. $8,000. Call 580-450-1399. For sale: 14’-8”, custom made flat bed with 1,500 gallon water tank mounted. Includes water pump. $8,000. Call 580-450-1399. 1976 Chevy C65 tandem axle grain truck. 5-speed transmission, 2-speed axle, new 454 motor, 20 ft bed, 52 inch sides. Like new Westfield hydraulic drillfill auger. $6,750. Call 580-365-4429 or 580-583-0751. 2009 Ford F250, 4 dr, 4x4, V10 gas, auto, 186K miles, long bed, good tires, clean, daily driver, $9,750. Geronimo. 580-351-8018. For sale: 2018 F150 Ford pickup, low miles, garage kept, extra clean, fully equipped, asking $42,000. 7444 W Seminole Rd, Duncan. Please contact 580467-5995.

Miscellaneous Natural gas generator with 6 cylinder rebuilt Waukesha engine with unused generator. Call 337-962-5853.

For sale: Parakeet breeder equipment. 4000 pairs. Double breeder cages, metal feeders, automatic water valves. Holding/delivery cages. Please contact Roy, 580-585-0054 or 585-0339. For sale: 5-ft., 3-pt. rotor tiller. $1,000 cash. Please contact 580-641-2741.

Chisholm Trail Trading Post: S. Hwy 81 in Comanche. Mon.-Thurs. 2nd Monday Trade Days. To reserve a spot call 580-439-8832.

AC compressor for 79-86 Ford V8’s, trailer hitch lock, misc. carburetors to be rebuilt. 580-252-3066. “To my Grandson: If her clothes and jewelry cabinet are better stocked than her kitchen, you might should reconsider.” Black Heifer pairs for sale. Bruce, 580641-1952. Barrels. Metal $5.00 and up. Plastic, clean $8.00. Call 580-606-0620.

Air compressor for 79-86 Ford V8’s, trailer hitch lock, misc. carburetors to be rebuilt. 580-252-3066.

Want to buy: Tandem axle 20-22 foot 5th wheel dropdeck semi-trailer frame (e.g. ex-military/Haliburton). 3535011. 2008 black Cadillac Escalade ESV, 1 owner, 107,500 miles. 2015 Covered wagon. Covered car hauler, 8-1/2 x 24 ft., side door, fold down ramp, 4 new tires, 2 new spares. Call 337-9625853. House for rent: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen and laundry. $800/month. East 2050 Rd., Ryan. Call 817-235-5348 or 701-8422. Lawn service. $45 per yard. Side discharge, mulch or bag. Push mower. Call 580-919-0413.

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If I am re-elected I will continue to work hard for this county. As you know, we are facing difficult times in Cotton County and across our country. I believe now more than ever we need experienced leaders for the choices to be made for our future. I encourage everyone to get out and VOTE. It is important! For the past 15 years as your District 3 Commissioner I have: Built 11 new bridges using federal and state funds Received over $2.1 million in FEMA grants for 8 different disaster events and over $880,000 in state disaster funds Completed over 7 million dollars in asphalt road projects using federal, state and tribal funds Have 3 future projects planned with the Kiowa and Comanche tribes Plus another state funded 4 mile road project I will continue to use my experience to work for ALL the people of Cotton County.

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