Celebrate Bake & Take Month in March
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klahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is teaming up with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission to promote and celebrate Bake and Take Month during March. The purpose of the Bake and Take promotion is to encourage participants to bake a product made from wheat and take it to a neighbor, friend or relative, said Renee Albers-Nelson, milling and baking specialist for the FAPC. “The Bake and Take promotion is a wonderful way to get our young people to experience the joys of baking and understanding the importance of the cereal grain and wheat, grown in our state,” Nelson said. The FAPC and Oklahoma Wheat Commission are working with 4-H to help promote Bake & Take by encouraging 4-H members to participate. The FAPC and Oklahoma Wheat Commission have worked with 4-H the last two years in promoting this event, and it has worked well, Nelson said. “Both years, we directed our focus towards
4-H, since this group is strong in community service and agriculture,” Nelson said. “As we promoted Bake & Take, we encouraged participants to purchase Oklahoma-milled flour.” Last year, Chrissy Whitten, 4-H Extension educator in Tulsa County, helped to promote Bake & Take in her county and plans to participate again this March. The OSU Collegiate 4-H Club also participated in Bake & Take last year and plans to continue the promotion next March. Mike Schulte, executive director for the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, said he is excited about promoting Bake and Take in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission tries to promote the benefits of whole grains whenever possible. “The Oklahoma Wheat Commission will be working with Farm to School programs throughout Oklahoma during the month of March trying to promote whole grains in local schools,” Schulte said. “We feel if we can educate parents and students about whole wheat products the benefits are many. It is
Erin Early-Johnson from Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center hands out free chocolate chip cookies during last year’s Farm Week at the Tulsa Zoo.
always good to increase domestic markets for Oklahoma wheat producers while also creating better health opportunities for the people in our great state.”
SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION Greg Phillips, senior associate athletic director for the University of Oklahoma, presents a commemorative plaque to OFB President Mike Spradling, right. The plaque was in recognition of Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance being the Premier Sponsor of the OU game against Baylor Oct. 10. Farm Bureau Insurance is one of five premier partners for OU athletics.
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Oklahoma AgrAbility Project assists farmers and ranchers
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farming environment can be challenging for people with disabilities; however, help is available. The Oklahoma AgrAbility Project can assist Oklahoma farmers, ranchers and their families
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the Oklahoma AgrAbility Project and Department of biosystems and agricultural engineering professor. “The Oklahoma AgrAbility Project strives to keep farmers with disabilities on the job and a productive piece of this important industry. Though Oklahoma AgrAbility cannot directly purchase assistive technology, it is designed to help determine a course of action and link clients with appropriate funding sources.” If a person has a disability and is experiencing barriers in the farming industry, assistive technology devices and services are available and can be recommended by the Oklahoma AgrAbility Project. “Oklahoma AgrAbility assists farmers with health challenges make informed choices about returning to work with a greater likelihood of success,” said Linda Jaco, Oklahoma AgrAbility co-director. Any Oklahoma resident with a disability, who is currently working in agriculture or has a desire to work in agriculture, is eligible. AgrAbility staff members can make farm visits to help determine technology needs through an on-farm assessment. The on-farm assessment is a comprehensive evaluation conducted by AgrAbility staff, which matches an individual's agricultural employment goals with appropriate ways to achieve them by reducing barriers through assistive technology. Assistive technology for people who live in farming communities includes any kind of device, modification or service that will help a person with a disability work and live more independently in the rural setting. Examples of assistive technology include motorized lifts, outdoor mobility aids, modifications to farm buildings or farm tools and automated gates. An AgrAbility specialist can help determine what assistive technology is needed and how to obtain it. The specialist can also make referrals to funding sources appropriate to the individual’s need and use. The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services may be one option for assistance. Eligibility is determined on a caseby-case basis. Another funding option is the Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation, which assists people with disabilities purchase needed assistive technology through low interest cash loans. Application processes are required for both of these funding sources.
There is no fee for AgrAbility professionals to provide on-farm assessments to determine what assistive technology may benefit you or your farm operation. The assistive technology costs are determined on a case-by-case basis depending upon the specific device(s) needed by the individual with a disability. The Oklahoma AgrAbility Project is a unique partnership between Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and OkAT; additional services are provided through Oklahoma ABLE Tech and the Langston University School of Physical Therapy. Through this partnership Oklahoma AgrAbility provides information and referral, technical assistance, education, training and peer support to individuals with varying degrees of disability. For more information contact Oklahoma AgrAbility at 888-885-5588 (voice/tty), agrability@okstate.edu, or view the Oklahoma AgrAbility Web site at www.agrability.okstate.edu.
Homebuyer tax credit extended
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f you are a looking to purchase a home and qualify for the first-time homebuyer tax credit, you are in luck – the tax credit has been extended. Eileen St. Pierre, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension personal finance specialist, said the extension is part of a $24 billion economic stimulus bill that will extend the $8,000 tax credit from Nov. 30, 2009, to April 30, 2010, for homebuyers who are purchasing their first home. The program is also expanding to offer a $6,500 credit to homeowners who have lived in their current home for at least five years and are seeking to relocate. “The period for eligibility for the tax credit is for a home purchased after Nov. 6 and before May 1, 2010,” St. Pierre said. “Home purchases that have a binding sales contract signed by April 30, 2010, will qualify if the closing occurs by June 30, 2010.” Those who are eligible for the $8,000 tax credit include homebuyers who have not owned a principal residence during the threeyear period prior to the purchase. Repeat buyers who have been residing in their principal residence for five consecutive years (out of the last eight) and are purchasing a
home to be their principal residence may be eligible for up to a $6,500 tax credit. All U.S. citizens who file taxes are eligible to participate in the program. St. Pierre said all homes with a purchase price under $800,000 qualify, including townhomes and condominiums. Again, the home must be used as the principal residence. Rental homes and vacation property do not qualify. “This is a refundable tax credit,” she said. “This means that if the amount of income taxes owed is less than the amount of the credit, the homeowners will get a check for the difference when they file their tax return. It also doesn’t have to be repaid unless the homeowners sell or stop using the home as their main residence within three years of purchase.” Income limits do apply. For more detailed information, you can visit the website www. federalhousingtaxcredit.com or contact your local county Extension office.
USDA study shows irrigated acres increase
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SDA's 2008 Farm and Ranch Survey has found that farmers and ranchers are now irrigating 54.9 million acres farmland across the United States, an increase of nearly 5 percent since 2003. “Water is the most critical, limited resource for our nation's farmers and ranchers,” said Molly Jahn, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics. “For farmers and ranchers who are looking for more efficient ways to irrigate their land and ways to reduce their expenses, the results of the Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey provide a valuable tool to help them make informed decisions about the future of their operations.” The Irrigation Survey provides the most comprehensive source of up-to-date information regarding the U.S. agriculture industry's use and stewardship of our nation's water resources. The survey results show a continuing trend towards more efficient irrigation methods as farmers reported irrigating more acres with sprinkler systems and less with gravity irrigation. During the fiveyear period since the last Irrigation Survey, the area irrigated by sprinkler systems increased 15 percent while the area with gravity irrigation decreased 5 percent.
Despite the changes in application methods, equipment in general continues to be one of the leading expenses of irrigation. In 2008, farmers and ranchers spent $2.1 billion on expenses related to irrigation equipment, facilities, land improvements and computer technology. In addition to looking at irrigated acres, application methods and expenses, the irrigation report provides insight into farmers’ energy and water conservation practices. Between 2003 and 2008, a total of 74,846 farms implemented changes in equipment or management practices that reduced energy use and/or conserved water. Nearly 46 percent of these farms reported reduced energy cost and 59 percent reported a reduction in the amount of water applied. Start 2010 out the right way! Put a
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Senator Jim Inhofe Earns Farm Bureau Golden Plow Award
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he American Farm Bureau Federation has honored U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) with its Golden Plow award, the highest honor the organization bestows on members of Congress. “I believe that American farmers are the backbone of our nation – a diverse domestic supply of food and fiber is the foundation of our security, our social values and our economy,” Sen. Inhofe said. “I am deeply honored to receive the American Farm Bureau Golden Plow award, and will continue to do all I can to fight for the American farmer in Washington.” “Senator Inhofe is a steadfast supporter of agriculture,” said Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Mike Spradling. “His longtime record as a strong, effective advocate of farmers and ranchers makes him an excellent choice for the Golden Plow award.”
Sen. Inhofe, a lifelong Oklahoman from Tulsa, was elected to the United States Senate in 1994. He currently serves on the Armed Services Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee and as ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee. Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s nomination of Sen. Inhofe for the award cited numerous examples of his work on critical Farm Bureau issues. He has led the fight in the Senate to stop cap-and-trade legislation, noting Farm Bureau’s “Don’t CAP Our Future” campaign against climate change legislation during a speech on the Senate floor. As chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and now the ranking minority member, Sen. Inhofe has held hearings on behalf of Farm Bureau and agriculture on numerous issues, including the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, the Water Resources Development Act, endangered species, climate change, wetlands and the Clean Water Act. Sen. Inhofe also worked to include a compromise solution in the 2007 Farm Bill, authorizing USDA to give priority consideration to grant proposals that allow agricultural operators to make use of animal waste, specifically poultry waste, for use as fertilizers, energy production, and other useful byproducts aimed at identifying new ways to create an environmentally friendly use of poultry waste. “Too many times, our farmers face unnecessary mandates, oppressive federal regulations, and an overreaching government bureaucracy,” Sen. Inhofe said. “In addition to fighting against the cap-and-trade legislation
1,600 acres m/l Woods County, OK. Cropland, Grazing, Hunting & Fishing. 400 acres in cultivation with an additional 400 acres currently in CRP that expires this fall, which will give the ranch potential for 800 acres total cultivation. The balance of the ranch (800 A.) is in native grass, timber & rolling hills. NEW FENCES seperate the farmland from the grass. Lots of sub-surface water under this land with nice POND and NATURAL SPRINGS. Excellent soil types adequate for all crops grown in the area. Possible potential for irrigation or lake construction. Located north of Alva, OK. Price $1,432,000.
640 acres m/l Alfalfa County, OK, Hunting Land. This is a “full-square-mile-section” of prime hunting land on a secluded dead-end road, which provides for privacy & limited hunting pressure, complimented by the LITTLE SANDY CREEK, located within a mile of the GREAT SALT PLAINS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. The wildlife is abundant, whether it’s monster Northern Oklahoma WHITETAILS, multiple coveys of Bobwhite Quail, Rio Grande Turkeys or the many species of WATERFOWL that winter here. Electricity borders the land. Fences are good. Located approximately 12 miles from Cherokee, OK. Lies in section 36-T28N-R10W, Alfalfa County, OK. Price $821,760 includes 2/3 mineral interest.
640 acres m/l Texas County, OK. Grazing & hunting land with house. Natural Water springs along HACKBERRY CREEK with 3 PONDS make this an excellent place for big Whitetail DEER, Turkey, Quail & Bobcats. Property has a large HOME, large metal Barn, calf Barn & currently FREE NATURAL GAS for heating the residence. Gas supplied by gas well located on the ranch. Pasture is cross-fenced with the south half section located on the Creek. Adequate sub-surface water allows for additional pond construction if desired. Located 3 miles from SHULTZ LAKE Wildlife Area, & just 7 miles from the OPTIMA WILDLIFE Area. Located east of Hardesty, OK. Price $448,000.
200 acres m/l Dewey County, OK, Hunting Land. Quality Hunting Land with Deer, Turkey, Quail, Wild hogs. Located just 2 miles from Hwy 51 & Hwy 281 junction, within 2 miles of Canadiain River. The rolling terrain has a great balance of Timber & Clearings with blackjacks, post oak (covered with acorns) & Cedar trees providing an abundance of cover & food for the wildlife. Complimented by 3 small PONDS & a Spring-Fed-Marsh-Area offering a water source to the variety of wildlife. Excellent Whitetail Genetics in this area create “Huge Canadian River Whitetails.” Lies in sec. 20, T18N-R15W Dewey County, OK. Price 229,000.
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that would have a devastating impact on our nation’s agricultural community, I am committed to protecting private property; promoting alternative energies, such as cellulosic biomass ethanol, that do not compete with feedstock; maintaining a strong safety net for those that provide us with a safe, reliable, and affordable food supply; and ensuring trade doors remain open so that our farmers and ranchers have marketing opportunities abroad.”
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FBF presents Golden Plow awards to one House member and one Senate member each year. Farm Bureau awards the Golden Plow to a member of Congress, regardless of party affiliation, whose philosophy or record demonstrates his or her commitment to the private enterprise system; sound agricultural policies supported by Farm Bureau; fiscal conservatism; and reduced federal regulations on businesses and individuals.
Census needs thousands of Oklahomans to fill jobs The U.S. Census Bureau will hire thousands of people throughout the state of Oklahoma between now and next spring. This strong economic shot in the arm is like having several factories open up in the state! Up to a total of approximately 5,000 people will be on staff during peak times. “This is the largest civilian mobilization of workers in the history of the United States.” said Dennis Johnson, Regional Director. These are good paying, temporary jobs for the field positions of recruiting assistants, crew leaders, crew leader assistants, Census takers and Census clerks. Amount of pay depends on position and location. Work related mileage is reimbursed. There may be some opportunities for advancement. Positions are available in every community. The U.S. Census Bureau encourages interested persons to apply for these jobs by calling the Toll Free Jobs Line at 1-866-861-2010.
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callme4europe.info Von Bears Travel Ph. 918-583-4141 or 888-416-4141 Ask for Linda (OFB member) Honey extracting equipment, silver queen uncapper, honey/wax separator, two 20-frame extractors, tanks. 405-329-1312. Dell Latitude D410 notebook computer, 1.7GH, XP Pro, DVD, WiFi, $279. 580-925-443. New insulated well houses. 580-641-1267, 476-2608. Coke collection, 100s of items, large, small, table & 4 chairs, some items are old, $1,000. 580-234-0654 for details. Stinson 108 air frame parts, Franklin 150 engine parts, old aircraft radios, serious calls only at 580-628-3441. Kelly Haney limited edition prints, some framed, approx. 75 to choose from, best offer. 580-743-2980. Minerals for lease in Stephens, Kiowa counties (none for sale, lease only). Have land for lease for cell towers in Stephens County. 580-255-5335, leave message. ’90 Vision 160V 16-ft. boat, ’89 Johnson 88 HP motor, trolling motor, fish finder, live well, trailer, new battery, EC, lake ready, $3,700 cash. 405-240-7750. 4 lots Floral Haven Cemetery, $1,100 each, $4,000 for all. 918-696-8649, 507-2787. Ramsey Termite & Pest, free estimates. 405-598-2083. Gold wedding set, 12 diamonds, 1/4 karat, lg. diamond 1/2 karat, 3/4 total, clarity, appraised $3,200, best offer. 405-789-5196. 32-bulb tanning bed, 3 years old, model Focus 32 by ESB, great condition, have all paperwork, $1,000 firm. 580-471-5695. Texoma T Striper Guide service, fishing guide Sterling Smith, kids under 12 just $40 each w/paid adult. 800490-2986, striperfishingtexoma.com Antique clawfoot tub, enamel very good, stamp reads 5
1/3-4-O 10-16-09. 67” XL 22”T, $400 OBO. 580-318-6040. Cleaning – homes, offices, cabins, lodges, commercial, in Sulphur, Davis, Dougherty, Mill Creek. Smile Clean, 580-622-3888, Gayla Hollis. 70 feet of 4 1/2-in. new plastic water well casing, 10 feet perforated. 580-234-9585. Crocheted names any occasion – Christmas, birthday, wedding, $4 per letter, bordered. 580-563-9470. Shock collars for dogs, horses made by DT Systems, will reach up to 1 mile, $400. 918-623-2036. Children’s books from infant to grade school, home school materials available. 918-371-0401 or visit bilisent. com for more information. Discount cologne while furthering the gospel, the alabaster box. Checotah ag.org or 918-490-1978. Free casino bus trips, free buffets, free money to play on. Christine, 405-598-2120, 213-3820. ’98 Basshound 10.2-ft. harbor boat, live well, padded swivel fishing chairs, fully wired, 6 HP Yamaha outboard, like new. 918-252-7536. LT Private Security and Investigation. Mangum, 580919-2838. Saw-milled lumber of all kinds, red oak, walnut, cedar. Trailer oak floors up to 16 feet. 918-907-1104. Southwest design Franciscan dinnerware, 8-place setting; Howard Miller grandfather clock; 4440 1/16scale precision classic tractor #15077. 580-428-3439. Stanley Home Products, Fuller Brush. Degreasers, germicides, brooms, brushes, mops, kettle cleaners, colognes, lotions, hair brushes, all house cleaners, wood floors, vitamins. 580-497-2249. Mary Kay Cosmetics. No consultant? I have all current MK products ready to mail or deliver. 580-920-2155. Reclaimed Douglas fir timbers, 11 8x10s, 2 9x12s, 1 12x18, up to 23 long, plus other various sizes. 580-3631740, 363-1600. PFAFF upholstery machine, $1,000. 405-257-2940. Kelly’s Monuments, Henryetta. Largest selection in county, best prices, quality workmanship, custom designs, check us out. 918-652-8078. ’05 4-wheeler 660 Raptor, after market exhaust, still have stock, runs great, $2,750; ’05 GSX 600 25th anniversary edition, $5,000. 918-650-8078. Many Avon cologne bottles from 1960 - ? Mostly cars and trucks, $5 each. 580-286-0813. American Flyer and Lionel trains, sets and cars of all kinds. 580-564-2270.
’03 G3 18-ft. aluminum fishing boat w/115 HP Yamaha motor, stainless steel prop, 2 Lowrance fish finders, trolling motor, dual battery charger. 918-534-1154. ’86 Wellcraft Nova 260 boat, 23-ft., Cuddy cabin, inboard motor, good condition. 405-268-2891. Juneiva skin care, free sample with each order. For catalog call 877-332-7697. Small square bales of Midland 99 Bermuda, no weeds or stickers, fertilized, in barn now. Anadarko, 405-933-0956. Dry kiln lumber – sawed oak trailer floor boards, creosote fence, 2-3-4 rail, unique log furniture. 918-907-1104. Are coyotes bothering you or your livestock? Call your predator hunter, Dale Olansen, to take care of your problem. 918-322-9700. Western alfalfa, Western alfalfa grass, horse quality hay cubes, stock cow cubes, fiber, pine pellets, cardboard bedding. 580-574-7118. Hand spinning, felting fiber. Gray, brown, white, red. Pygora, Pycuzz goats. Micron tested 22.0 and below. 918-267-4591. 1,767 feet of 2 7/8-in. pipe, $1.20/ft., take all; also want to buy fiberglass oilfield sucker rods. 405-627-3920. Storage trailer, $1,250, delivery available; ’94 Chevy 2-ton truck; ’80 Int. 2-ton w/great 20-ft. steel bed; ’87 Blazer 4x4. 405-258-6559. Massage by Becky, 918-443-2423. Hair Gallery in Oologah, starting Feb. 1, first 2-week special by one reg. massage, get second for $2. Bowflex Motivator A, like new, with boxes/manuals, etc., $650 firm. In Ocheleta, 39 miles north of Tulsa off Hwy. 75. 918-535-2656. Kelly’s Monuments, Henryetta, largest selection in county, custom designs, quality workmanship, check us out, competitive prices. 918-652-7248. XD model DeVry 35 mm sound-on film projector, 15 complete 35 mm sound movies on reels, in shipping cases, $1,000 for all. 918-652-7248. Old trailer-mounted air compressor, 6-cylinder Chrysler engine, runs but needs tires, $450 firm. Henryetta, 918652-7248. Squirrels, raccoons, bats, rats, birds or snakes in your attic? Skunks or opossum under your house or shed? The Skunk Whisperer, Inc., gets wildlife out and keeps wildlife out. 918-261-4444, 405-905-9453. American Flyer, Lionel model trains for sale plus antique 3-door wardrobe. 580-564-2270.
Mobile Homes, RVs 11.5-ft. overhead slide-in camper, sell or trade for 8-, 8.5ft. slide-in camper or small camp trailer. 580-716-0015. ’96 Electra Park Avenue 35-ft. 5th wheel, 2 slides, 12,200 lbs., stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer, H/A, entertainment center, AM/FM radio, hide-away bed in couch, have tag, title, $7,500. 918-522-4716. ’01 Thor signature fifth wheel camper, 38-ft., 4 seasonal, 3 slide outs, triple axle, great cond., $20,000 OBO. 580554-6208. ’02 Champion 16x80 mobile home, 3/2, 1-owner, EC, total electric, CHA, you move. 918-693-9889. ’72 14x72 Shelmar mobile home in Park West in Stillwater. 2-bed, 2-bath, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, $9,000. 405-756-6708.
PETS Bichon Frise pups, 8-19 weeks, pure blood, white snowballs, 7 males, 7 females, $250-$300 each. 405-214-7858. ACA Shih-Tzu, ACA Pomeranian pups, small sizes, family raised around children, health guarantee, $250$350. 405-584-0675. AKC OFA Golden Retriever pups, shots, vet checked, 2-year guarantee, $500 each. 405-623-2455. Track dogs for sale. Goat & sheep exercise days. Tishomingo, 580-258-0240. ACA Chihuahua pups, long- and short-hair, meds current, family raised, $200-$250. 580-363-1818, 763-2875. Mini-Aussie pups, ASD registry, both parents on site, vaccinated, dewormed, healthy, $350, photos available. 580-497-2802. Jack Rats, Rat Terriers, UKC, variety of colors, $135; $200 with papers. 405-391-2662. Mini Aussie pups, born 11-9-09, 2 red merle males, 1 red-tri male. Rare colors, great markings, first vaccination, registered ASDR. 918-366-3624.
Real Estate Spectacular all-brick lake home, 4,000 sq.ft, on 1 A., all 4 bedrooms have full bath, door to deck which goes to 4-bay boat dock, huge living room w/bar. Ketchum, 918260-3557. 25 acres, large trees, hay field, wildlife, near 3W/Hwy 177, Byars, $50,000. 580-759-8828 leave message. 2-bed, 2-bath cabin for daily rental near Maud, $75/night. 405-333-2741.
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Cuban Style Sirloin Tips Ingredients: 2 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® ball tip or tri-tip steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 1 cup water 2 tablespoons beef stock 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons cumin 1/4 cup golden raisins 1 (6-ounce) jar green olives, drained Instructions: 1. Heat oil in large skillet. Add beef and brown on all sides; remove beef from skillet. 2. Place onions and garlic in skillet; cook 3 to 5 minutes until tender. Add tomato paste, water, beef stock and vinegar. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, pepper and cumin. 3. Return beef to skillet; add raisins and olives. Simmer covered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Tacos con Puerco Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork 1 8-ounce can tomatoes, cut up 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper, to taste 8 taco shells 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce 2 tomatoes, cut in wedges Instructions: In heavy skillet, brown ground pork; stir in undrained canned tomatoes, onion, chili powder and garlic powder. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until most liquid evaporates, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat taco shells and portion filling into shells; top with tomatoes and lettuce.
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Approx. 10 A. w/3-bed, 2-bath newly remodeled home, new metal roof w/vinyl siding, 2 barns, pipe corral, pond, 2 kennel buildings w/concrete runs, septic, $150,000. Wyandotte, 918-678-2735. 10 A. w/3-bed, 1 3/4-bath rock home, 2 barns, workshop, $179,000. Lincoln County RE, 405-258-242. For sale or lease – automobile service station w/office area, 2 bays, 2 lifts, tire machine, air compressor, Claremore area. Jan Green, 918-706-6963. House for sale, 4-bed, remodeled inside/out, corner lot, 2 lots, commercial, 900 E. Gilmore, Allen, $58,000. 405414-5679. 800 acres for sale by owner, 8 north of Durant on Hwy. 48, with some Blue River frontage, 3,700 sq.ft. home, acreage $2,200-$2,500 per acre. 580-650-9090. 3,800 sq.ft. 5-bed, 2-bath operating bed and breakfast sitting on 3 lots in Alva. 580-327-6244. 9 acres near Tahlequah in Grand View area, rolling to level, great building site, $39,000. Cochran & Associates, 918-458-5888. 160-acre wheat, cattle farm in Garfield County SE of Enid, 1,600 sq.ft. home, 2-car garage, carport, lot of wildlife, timber. 580-603-0063. Checotah showplace, minutes from lake, 10 acres, 2,360 sq.ft. tri-level w/bonus room, fireplace, deck, patio, paved circle drive, $250,000. Interstate Properties, 918577-1133. 300-acre ranch w/home, barn, corrals, will run 50 cows & calves, Okemah area, $325,000. Good Earth Land Co., 918-689-3166. Brick home – 2-bed, bath & half, fireplace, insert, on 10 acres, well, rural water, 2 large outbuildings, 3 miles from Stilwell. 918-696-4233. 4 acres +, 600 feet of Hwy. 70, 1/2 mile Chickasaw Point Golf Course, 1/2 mile Texoma Lodge, reduced to sell, $49,000. 580-564-3215. 394 A. of excellent pasture, large U.S. Soil Conservation water shed lake. Good hunting & fishing. Working pens/ corrals w/wrap around tub. 580-265-4643. 40 A. by Western Grove, AR (in the boonies), $2,400/A., make offer. 4 A. w/house, new shop, old pond, Guthrie, $198,500. ’45 Chevy 1 1/2-ton truck, $3,800. 405-6124938.
WANTED I BUY BLACKSMITHING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. MIKE GEORGE, 1227 4TH ST., ALVA, OK 73717, 580-327-5235. WANTED OLDER VEHICLES, CARS, PICKUPS, VANS, WAGONS, 1900s THRU 1960s, GAS PUMPS, TAGS. 580-658-3739. Want to purchase oil, gas minerals rights, producing, non-producing. 580-223-0353, 800-687-5882. Want firebrick for old Warm Morning upright coal or wood stove made by Locke Stove Co. 580-716-0064. Want to buy old visible gas pumps, old gas signs, oil lobsters, trans. pumps. 580-639-2776. Want old ’30s, older 70 records; looking for records with label Gennett, Paramount, Black Swan, Black Dahi, Sun, Vocalion, Okeh. 580-595-1401. I buy old Model T’s, A’s; ’55, ’57 Chevy vehicles and parts in any condition. 918-689-7477. Want ’50s Allis Chalmers CA tractor w/wide front end, must be in good shape. Want it for parades, hayride for 501C3 therapeutic horse riding facility. 580-716-3250. Want Garfield 550 scraper or Big Dog 55 or 56.5 scraper. 405-850-1005.
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Here are the names of just a few of your Farm Bureau neighbors who are enjoying the beauty & comfort of Alcoa Siding products. Feel free to check with them. Benny Rogers P.O. Box 883 Perry, OK Bob Bolay Rt. 2, Box 119 Perry, OK Carl Windham 10404 N.W. 37th Yukon, OK Don Rainwater 5710 Willow Dr. Norman, OK Neil Roberts 1400 Charles Norman, OK O.B. Puckett 200 Elm Maysville, OK Eddie Huitt P.O. Box 101 Sterling, OK
Forest Masters 317 W. Sheridian Kingfisher, OK Beryle James 9512 W. Britton Yukon, OK Unique Coffeures 5900 N.W. 49th Oklahoma City, OK Linda Sitton P.O. Box 160 Binger, OK Delones Knupik 414 W. Birch Enid, OK Tim Cameron Rt. 1, Box 85 Orlando, OK Jack Steele 119 Thompson Kingfisher, OK
Steve Leck 116 S. Flynn Calumet, OK Jerry Benda 63125 Gregory Rd. El Reno, OK Clark Graham 213 N.W. 1st Moore, OK Carl McKinney P.O. Box 592 Eufaula, OK Greg Biggs 18600 N. Antler Way Deer Creek, OK Daniel Garrett 1909 S. Jensen El Reno, OK Mike Yousey 20502 S.E. 15th Harrah, OK
• No artificial look • No warping in summer
Al Castro 4601 Winners Circle Norman, OK Don Blain 308 E. Jarman Midwest City, OK Kenneth Azlin P.O. Box 921 Seminole, OK Gerald McDaniel 14714 Key Ridge Dr. Newalla, OK Mike Limke 201 Owen Mustang, OK Mike Lee Rt. 4, Box 193 Tuttle, OK Larry Yost 315 N. 3rd Watonga, OK
Starling Miller 912 Kansas Chickasha, OK Herschel Nichols Route 1 Prague, OK Jerry Haynes P.O. Box 208 Cashion, OK Charles Frank 1908 Brook Hollow Ct. Stillwater, OK Lynn Luker 720 W. Jackson Cresent, OK Jim Youngs 1201 Clearview Mustang, OK Tommie Richardson P.O. Box 381 Purcell, OK
Cade Boepple Rt. 1, Box 7 Covington, OK Randy Plant 18701 Garden Ridge Edmond, OK S & J Tire Co. Hwy. 81 El Reno, OK Ron Pinkenton 7521 N.W. 40th Oklahoma City, OK Leslie Bradford Rt. 3, Box 298 Watonga, OK Sharon Graham 2821 Bella Vista Midwest City, OK James Bryant 1755 N. Country Club Newcastle, OK
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• Won’t rot or peel • Won’t absorb or retain moisture
Keller Rest. 820 N. McAuther Oklahoma City, OK Larry Smith Rt. 2, Box 122 Kingfisher, OK Mickey Brown 1705 Country Club Newcastle, OK Barth Construction Lot 6 Wild Turkey Hollow Stillwater, OK Jeff Palmer 822 S. 6th Kingfisher, OK Starling Miller Rt. 3, Box 129A Perry, OK Mike Nemec Rt. 1, Box 90 Perry, OK
• No exposed nails • Won’t break up in hail
Willia Clay 1845 N.W. 23rd Newcastle, OK Don Jantz Rt. 3 Enid, OK Dawn Faust 9329 Lyric Lane Midwest City, OK Veres Zum Mullen Rt. 4 Okarche, OK Jim Nichols 4737 Crest Pl. Del City, OK Glenda Irick 2601 N.W. 118th Oklahoma City, OK Teressa Parham 128 Chickasaw Yukon, OK
Reese Wilmoth 5400 N.W. 66th Oklahoma City, OK Mark Kelley 3421 N.W. 67th Oklahoma City, OK Richard Boren Rt. 1, Box 151 Geary, OK Dawayne Smith 415 S.W. 16th Newcastle, OK Hanley Hintergardt 9100 Whitehall Ct. Oklahoma City, OK Dan Wedeman 3455 N. Red Rock Rd. Yukon, OK Mike Nichols Route 1 Prague, OK
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