Oklahoma Electric Co-op News April 2016 by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative

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CO OP Oklahoma Electric NEWS Don’t get caught in the storm

Volume 64, Issue 10

April 2016

Board of Trustees District Bob Usry, President 8 John Jensen, Vice President 6 Percy Moreu, Sec. Treasurer 2 Ronnie Grover, Asst. Sec. Treasurer 4 Mike Argo 1 Rusty Grissom 3 Frank Wilson 5 Verle Barnes 7 Ronnie Tharp 9

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative 321-2024, FAX 405-217-6900 http://www.okcoop.org OECNews@okcoop.org Co-op Manager .......................Patrick Grace VP of Engineering.................Thad Peterson VP of Operations...............Randy Simmons VP of Administration................Jonna Buck VP of Metering.........,..............John Spencer Oklahoma Electric Co-op News is published monthly by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, 242 24th Ave. NW, Norman, OK 73069, (USPS-865-700). Subscription rates: $6.00 per year for non-members, 50¢ per year for members. Periodical postage paid at Norman, OK and other additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please send form 3579 to: Oklahoma Electric Co-op News, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK 73070.

“Co-op News” Editor Brianna Wall

Hidden Account Numbers Worth $250

Each month, OEC will pay $50 to the two co-op members who locate their hidden account numbers inside the Co-op News that month. The hidden account numbers will be placed at random within the text of each issue and not on the mailing label. The amounts will simultaneously increase in $50 increments until one or both account numbers are located by their respective owners or until the maximum of $500 is reached. 1. One of the hidden account numbers must be your own. 2. You must advise OEC by phone, mail or in person at the co-op’s office by the 15th of the month. If you find your account number call the Member Services department at 217-6708.

From the top Patrick Grace, Chief Executive Officer

The power behind your power April 11, 2016, is National priority. Lineman Appreciation Day, so it is Another force behind the scenes appropriate that we take a moment are those who make up the Finance to recognize the people who often department. This department handles work in brutal weather conditions to billing, data analysis, software and ensure we all have safe and reliable applications, information technology, power. In fact, linemen are often first accounting, marketing and member responders during storms and other relations. These teams are very catastrophic events, working to make knowledgeable in the programs and the scene safe for other public safety services offered by OEC and are officers. However, while always friendly voices on the linemen work in highly other end of the phone. This visible settings, there are department is responsible many behind the scenes who for the co-op’s annual also labor tirelessly to help meeting and special outreach keep the lights on. to community organizations, Linemen out in the field including schools and work with thousands of communications such as this volts of electricity high atop publication. power lines 24 hours a day. Many different people The electricity My role as CEO is similar and departments work we provide to that of a head coach of a closely together to serve you literally sports team. It is my duty because you, the member, powers our to ensure all the players are at the heart of everything communities. (employees) know their roles we do. Unlike other types of It takes every and perform them at a high businesses, as a cooperative, person in the level. co-op to deliver our concern for community The operations and on this promise. is one principle that engineering departments sets us apart from other ensure the overall system businesses. From sponsoring is well maintained. Those teams a local school’s baseball team to are responsible for planning ahead supporting new jobs and industry for future needs and continually through our economic development monitoring existing equipment and efforts, we stand as a driving force resources. An equally important in our community. The electricity area of focus is safety. Working with we provide literally powers our electricity is an inherently dangerous communities. It takes every person in task, and helping to foster a culture the co-op to deliver on this promise. of safety for all workers is a major

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Know these electrical safety tips before the first spring storm

In This Issue.. Who can expect a capital credit check in August

How to avoid falling prey to scammers

Take advantage of whole house energy monitoring

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Review these generator safety tips

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ORU Report Youth & Leadership Co-op Connections Tasty Treats Kidz Korner Classified Ads

Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Avoid placing lamps or TV sets near your room air-conditioning thermostat. The thermostat senses heat from these appliances, which can cause the air conditioner to run longer than necessary.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy

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OPERATION

Round Up

Pocasset Lions Club, Lexington-Purcell Special Olympics athletes among ORU grant recipients By Brianna Wall

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • April 2016

he OEC Foundation, Inc. board of directors met in March to review Operation Round Up® (ORU) applications. It granted a total of $6,774.95 to nonprofit organizations and individuals in need. Pocasset Lions Club received $2,500 for vision screening and glasses for those who qualify at Amber-Pocasset Elementary School. “The poverty rate at Am-Po Elementary is rather high, and there are many families who cannot afford vision screening,” said Sue McComas, Pocasset Lions Club secretary. “We are working with the school to help students get eyeglasses whose families cannot afford them.” In keeping with the tradition to assist local Special Olympics teams, the board approved a $1,300 grant to the Lexington-Purcell Special Olympics athletes. Its grant will cover lodging costs at the annual Summer Games in Stillwater. “We are always happy to assist the Special Olympics athletes in our area,” said Joyce Wallace, board president. “We believe it is a cause the OEC members would want us

to support and enjoy making it possible.” Three individuals received new dentures thanks to ORU grants, and one family received assistance with storm clean-up. The board also granted one individual assistance with new eyeglasses. “None of these grants would be possible without the generosity of thousands of OEC members,” said Wallace. “We are grateful to the members who entrust to us the extra change from their monthly bills. We certainly try our best to be exemplary stewards of that money.” Members participate in ORU by rounding up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar. The annual total averages $6 per member. The money is distributed among qualified applicants following a nine-member board review of applications. Applicants are not required to be OEC members, only reside or serve in OEC’s seven-county service territory. Individuals, families and nonprofit organizations are welcome to apply. Applications can be found at www.okcoop.org/ORU.

“We are grateful to the members who entrust to us the extra change from their monthly bills. We certainly try our best to be exemplary stewards of that money.” – Joyce Wallace, board president

Applications received by April 18 will be considered at a meeting on April 28. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed, but will be held for the next scheduled meeting. Contact Tory TedderLoffland at 217-6726 or tory@ okcoop.org for more information.

OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 2/17/16......................................$111,215.17 March deposit...........................$18,912.98 Interest............................................$85.84 Checks issued.............................-$8,400.37 Approved, not paid.................-$13,175.14 Ending balance 3/22/16........$108,638.48 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking

OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Jamey Allen • Leroy Bayliff Alan Davenport • Ronnie Fulks Vivian Gibson • Lynne Miller Sunny Stuart • Beckie Turner Joyce Wallace

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OEC prepares to pay $4.3 million in capital credits to co-op members

EC’s board of trustees has authorized the distribution of over $4.3 million in capital credits to members of the cooperative who purchased electricity during 2007. More than 21,000 current members and 7,000 former members are set to receive a check when they are mailed in August, given no major expenses occur – like a tornado or ice storm – between now and then. Capital credits are somewhat similar to the dividends paid to shareholders of investor-owned utilities, except the co-op’s “shareholders” are the members it serves, and the “dividends” are the capital credits. Despite a diligent effort to notify former co-op members, there are more than 5,000 who still need to update their addresses in order to receive their capital credits. Please visit www. okcoop.org/capitalcredits and, if you see a name you recognize on the list who could’ve been an OEC member

during 2007, please have that person submit the online form and any accompanying documents. All address updates must be received in writing. If you see the name of a family member who is deceased and you are the rightful heir, you can download the form from www.okcoop.org/ capitalcredits and return it along with the appropriate paperwork to transfer all remaining capital credits into your name. [1827173021] The average capital credit refund will be $100. However, checks will not be issued for less than $25 unless a member has no further refunds due for future years. Refunds of less than $25 are retained until and added to the next retirement. A full list of names – both individuals and businesses owed money – can be found at www. okcoop.org/capitalcredits along with appropriate forms. Mail paperwork and supporting documents to OEC, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK, 73070.

Current members who received service from OEC during 2007 do not need to take any action. Your capital credit check will be mailed to your home in August.

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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • April 2016

OEC’s generator pilot program garners dozens of applications

Over 70 members applied for OEC’s Generator Load Control Pilot Program and 30 were selected to participate. “We are extremely satisfied with the response we had and look forward to working with our members to install generators and help reduce our demand,” said Thad Peterson, vice president of engineering. The randomly selected participants were contacted by members of OEC’s engineering team to begin the installation process. Members chose to proceed with either Faith Electric or Advanced Electric, both of which will be installing the generators. OEC will contribute $1,500 toward the installation of each new generator as part of the program. “Though the 30 for the pilot program have been selected, we would like to continue gathering information from members who are interested,” said Peterson. “If you have not already applied, visit www.okcoop.org/generators to submit your information.” Members with existing qualifying generators are also taking part in the program. All participants receive a rate credit of $1.50 per generator kW per month. Data collected from this program will be analyzed when structuring future electric rates. “We hope to gain some valuable information from this pilot program,” said Peterson. “If the results are obtained that we anticipate, we hope to expand the program for more members in the future.”

Expect big changes at this year’s Annual Meeting

ue to construction of the south ramp at the University of Oklahoma’s Lloyd Noble Center (LNC), the entire Annual Meeting will look drastically different this summer – in a good way. “The ramp’s construction gives us the opportunity to explore ways we can make the Annual Meeting better and more functional for our members,” said Preston O’Brien, manager of business and member relations. A PREVIEW OF THE CHANGES

The most significant change will be parking and registration. The large white tent on the south side of the LNC will be no more. Rather, drop-off areas will be located outside all entrances on the north, east and west sides of the LNC and members will be able to use the handicap accessible ramps leading up to the doors. Dozens of golf carts will be in operation chauffeuring members to and from the entrances. Registration will take place inside and each member will have an array of hat options to choose from for his or her registration gift, in addition to the $20 electric bill credit. “The LNC was made to usher thousands of people in and out

in a very short amount of time for basketball games and events,” said O’Brien. “We believe this new registration process will adhere to the way the LNC was meant to be used and will be a better process for us.” Dinner options will expand to include more than the traditional barbecue meal and the entertainment segment will be just that – entertaining for all ages. The Kids’ Zone, which has typically been located in the Chesapeake Energy Stadium Club off the upper south concourse, will be relocated to the floor of the LNC behind the main stage. A group of OEC members convened in March to discuss the change in logistics we will be facing this year. They – as well as the Marketing & Member Relations team tasked with planning the Annual Meeting – are confident these changes will allow the event to run more smoothly and be more enjoyable for all who attend. The Annual Meeting is a time to show our appreciation for our members, and we are taking careful steps in the planning process, as we strive to make this event enjoyable, educational and, most importantly, fun for members of all ages.

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Don’t fall victim to utility scams By Lisa Hughes-Daniel

e like to think we can’t be duped by financial scams, but according to a recent survey of adults ages 40 and older, the numbers say otherwise. The survey found that eight in 10 adults received some type of fraudulent offer, and 11 percent lost a substantial amount of money in a scam. Surprisingly, 40 percent of people did not recognize the warning signs of a financial scam. Although senior citizens are targeted slightly more often by fraudulent schemes, anyone can fall victim. Scams work when people forget an important axiom: What seems too good to be true almost always is. The methods used to part you from your hard-earned money are varied and always changing, but two of the most common include: Online “phishing.” An email you receive from what looks like a known, trustworthy website asks you to respond with confidential information such as a credit card number, banking number, personal identification number (PIN) or Social Security number. Clicking links in the email can also install malware, or malicious software, on your computer. Both methods can aid criminals in stealing your identity. Phone or in-person

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solicitations. Callers or visitors may make attractive offers that guarantee you will receive large amounts of money—after you provide sensitive information or pay an up-front fee. Others pose as government officials demanding payments (sometimes with false caller IDs). HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF?

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Lisa Hughes-Daniel is a marketing communications consultant who writes and edits employee benefits-related materials for the Insurance & Financial Services Department of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.

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Be diligent in keeping personal and financial information private, and maintain a sense of skepticism when conducting business with new contacts. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind: Tread carefully online. If you receive unsolicited emails or click on pop-up windows, understand these can be run by phishers. Never send personal information electronically unless you’re making a purchase from a website you trust or opening a secure online account with an institution you’ve chosen to contact. Establish who you’re dealing with. Before sharing personal information or making a payment, get a salesperson’s name, company name, physical address (not a P.O. Box), phone

number and business license number. Research the entity on your own, inspecting its website and checking with the Better Business Bureau. Take your time. A legitimate business or government agency will not push you into making an immediate decision or payment. Scam artists capitalize on the fear of “missing out,” or when making fake threats, they pressure you into a quick decision. Be cautious about certain methods of payment. Wiring money is equivalent to sending cash—and it’s often untraceable. Likewise, revealing that a scammer’s check is bad can take weeks. Make purchases with a credit card that allows you to dispute fraudulent charges. For more tips and information on financial fraud, visit: ftc.gov (FTC help line: 877-FTC-HELP) finra.org (investment fraud) ncoa.org (scams targeting seniors)

YOUTH &

Leadership

Last call for eighth graders to join the fun at this summer’s Energy Camp By Brianna Wall

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • April 2016

ime is running out for eighth graders to submit their Energy Camp entries. Essays and entry forms are due to OEC’s office by April 11 at noon. “Energy Camp is always a lot of fun and is a great way for tomorrow’s leaders to learn about co-ops,” said Tory Tedder-Loffland, education and outreach coordinator. “While those who attend do learn how a co-op operates, it is still a camp, so there’s plenty of time for teambuilding, games and fun.” This year’s camp is scheduled for May 31 to June 3 at Canyon Camp and Conference Center near Hinton. Energy Camp helps develop

leadership skills and promotes teamwork while teaching about cooperative enterprises, the rural electrification program and electrical safety. In addition to traditional summer camp activities like swimming, hiking, basketball and a ropes course, teens have the unique opportunity to climb an electric pole, ride in the basket of a bucket truck and see first-hand the potential dangers of electricity. The teens’ favorite part of camp is always the friendships formed during the four-day adventure. Some have even gone on to become roommates in college!

Students currently enrolled in the eighth grade within OEC’s service territory are eligible to compete for a spot at Energy Camp. Applicants must write and submit a 200-word essay answering the question: How did rural electrification help rural America? Essays and entry forms must be submitted by April 11 at noon to tory@okcoop.org or by mail to OEC Energy Camp, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK, 73070. Entry forms can be found at www.okcoop.org/ EnergyCamp. Contact Tory Tedder-Loffland at 217-6726 for more information.

CO-OP

Connections Your free source for exclusive member savings on everyday purchases

Changes in Walmart Pharmacy policy cause interruption for Connections cardholders By Brianna Wall

ccording to Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives, creators of the Co-op Connections® Card program, Walmart is the most frequent location for members who utilize its prescription discount feature. OEC members consistently take full advantage of the prescription discount program, saving more than $100,000 annually at the pharmacy for the past eight years in a row. Co-op members nationwide experienced a disruption in the acceptance of the Co-op Connections Card when Walmart implemented new store policies. “As part of its new policy, Walmart eliminated all historical discount card information stored in patient files, thereby requiring members to show

their Card with every purchase in order to receive applicable savings,” said Joel Ray, CEO of New Benefits. “For Connections cardholders who have relied on automatically applied discounts at Walmart, this system purge may cause members an inconvenience. Members, please be aware you will need to present your Connections Card each time you visit Walmart’s pharmacy.” If you have recently visited your local Walmart Pharmacy where your Connections Card discount data was stored and were denied its discounts, please be aware you will need to show the Card to the cashier each time you purchase from that pharmacy. While Walmart is the most frequently used pharmacy for

Connections cardholders, it is not an exclusive partner. The Card is also accepted at Target’s pharmacy, CVS, Walgreens and most supermarket pharmacies. Some locally-owned pharmacies also accept the Card. Keep in mind the Card cannot be used in conjunction with an insurance co-pay. However, it has been known to acquire large enough discounts that the amount due is lower than an insurance co-pay, so always present it to the cashier to see if your medication qualifies for a discount. [3226102401] For a complete list of pharmacies in your area that accept the Co-op Connections Card, visit bit.ly/ConnectionsPharmacies (case sensitive).

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For a complete list of pharmacies in your area that accept the Co-op Connections Card, visit bit.ly/ ConnectionsPharmacies (case sensitive).

ELECTRICAL

Safety

IMPORTANT TIPS

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • April 2016

FOR GENERATOR OWNERS

contact with them – even if the line seems dead. OEC employees are not the only ones in danger when a portable generator is used improperly. Generator owners themselves may be at risk of electrocution, fire injury, property damage or carbon monoxide poisoning if they do not follow the necessary safety rules. Portable generators can be very helpful to consumers during outages. But we urge you to follow these safety guidelines when using one: • Never connect a generator directly to your home’s wiring unless your home has been wired for generator use. This can cause backfeeding along power lines and electrocute anyone coming in contact with them, including lineworkers making repairs. Have a licensed electrician install the equipment necessary to safely connect emergency generators to your home. • Always plug appliances directly into generators. Connecting the generator to your home’s circuits or wiring must be done by a qualified, licensed electrician who will install a transfer switch to prevent backfeeding.

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Use heavy-duty, outdoorrated extension cords. Make sure extension cords are free of cuts or tears and the plug has three prongs. Overloaded cords can cause fires or equipment damage. • Ensure your generator is properly grounded. • Never overload a generator. A portable generator should only be used when necessary to power essential equipment or appliances. • Turn off all equipment powered by the generator before shutting it down. • Keep the generator dry. Operate it on a dry surface under an open structure. • Always have a fully charged fire extinguisher nearby. • Never fuel a generator while it is operating. • Read and adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation. Never cut corners when it comes to safety. We encourage you to protect the well-being and safety of your family during outages, and safeguard those who come to your aid during emergency situations. When we work together for safety and the good of our communities, we all benefit.

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he safety of you, our members, and our employees is a top priority at OEC, especially during dangerous times. When storms hit our area, we rush to your aid as soon as weather conditions allow our lineworkers to travel and make repairs safely. Our line crews take necessary precautions before they work on downed power lines. First, they verify a circuit has been de-energized, and that proper switches are opened and tagged to isolate the circuit from the system. We place ground chains on the circuit—on both sides of workers—to make sure the line cannot be energized while work’s being done. But even after these measures, our workers’ lives remain in your hands. OEC is proud of our outstanding safety record, but sometimes, no matter how many steps we take to keep everyone safe, the very people we are there to help unknowingly put our lives – and their own – in danger. Portable generators, widely used when power lines are down, can prove fatal to lineworkers and your neighbors when used improperly. A generator connected to a home’s wiring or plugged into a regular household outlet can cause backfeeding along power lines and electrocute anyone who comes in

STORMS &

Safety

YOUR GUIDE TO ELECTRICAL SAF S

evere storms and natural disasters can cause a variety of electrical safety hazards in and around our homes. Lightning, downed power lines, and floods are just a few of the serious safety concerns associated with storms. Unfortunately, many of these electrical safety hazards remain long after the storm itself has passed. To help protect you from storm-related electrical hazards, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and OEC are providing answers to common storm safety questions.

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • April 2016

LIGHTNING

What should I do if I am caught outside during a lightning storm? • Move to a low point. Lightning hits the tallest available object, so get down low in a crouched position if you are in an exposed area. • Stay away from trees. • Avoid metal. Don’t hold onto metal items like bats, golf clubs, fishing rods, tennis rackets, or tools. Stay away from metal sheds, clotheslines, poles, and fences. • Stay away from water, including pools, lakes, puddles, and anything damp—like grass. • Don’t stand close to other people.

POWER LINES

What should I do if I encounter a downed power line? • If you see a downed power line, move at least 10 feet away from the line and anything touching it. The human body is a ready conductor of electricity. • The proper way to move away from the line is to shuffle away with small steps, keeping your feet together and on the ground at all times. This will minimize the potential for a strong electric shock. Electricity wants to move from a high voltage zone to a low voltage zone—and it could do that through your body. What can I do to help someone who has come in contact with a downed power line? • If you see someone who is in direct or indirect contact with the downed line, do not touch the person. You could become the next victim. Call 911 instead. Can I use something that is not metal to try to move a downed power line myself? • Do not attempt to move a downed power line or anything in contact with the line by using another object such as a broom or stick. Even non-conductive materials like wood or cloth, if slightly

wet, can conduct electricity and then electrocute you. What if a power line comes down onto my car or I didn’t see it until I’ve driven into it? • If you are in your car and it is in contact with the downed line, stay in your car. Tell others to stay away from your vehicle. • If you must leave your car because it’s on fire, jump out of the vehicle with both feet together and avoid contact with the live car and the ground at the same time. This way you avoid being the path of electricity from the car to the earth. Shuffle away from the car. Is a downed power line still dangerous if it has come down in water, like a pool or pond? • Water is a good conductor of electricity. Any amount of water—even a puddle—could become energized. Be careful not to touch water—or anything in contact with the water—near where there is a downed power line.

FLOODED AREAS

My basement has flooded and there is standing water. Is it safe to go down there? • Use extreme care when stepping into flooded areas. Submerged outlets or electrical cords can

FETY

before & after

energize water, posing a lethal trap. My washer, dryer, and a few other appliances got really wet during the flood. Can I start using them again after they dry out? • Do not use electrical appliances that have been wet until they have been examined by a qualified service repair dealer. Electrical equipment exposed to water can be extremely dangerous if re-energized without proper reconditioning or replacement. Does a flood affect my home’s electrical system, too, or just the appliances? • Electrical items, such as circuit breakers, fuses, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), receptacles, plugs, and switches, can malfunction when water and silt get inside. Discard them if they have been submerged. Have a licensed, qualified professional replace them.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Water can damage the motors in electrical appliances, such as furnaces, freezers, refrigerators, washing machines, and dryers. Where can I find out more about what should be done with water damaged electrical equipment? • The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has produced a brochure, Guidelines for Handling Water Damaged Electrical Equipment, for use by suppliers, installers, inspectors, and users of electrical products to provide advice on the safe handling of electrical equipment that has been exposed to water. The NEMA brochure may be downloaded free of charge at: www.nema.org/stds/waterdamaged.cfm.

PORTABLE GENERATORS

I bought a new generator so that I’d be prepared for the next power outage. Is there anything special I should know about installing it? • ESFI strongly recommends that a licensed electrician install home generators to ensure they meet all local electrical codes. • Also, make sure your generator is properly grounded in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Can’t I just plug my generator directly into one of my

home’s outlets? • Do not connect generators directly to the household wiring unless an appropriate transfer switch has been installed by a licensed, qualified electrician. What could happen if I don’t have a transfer switch installed? • Without the proper transfer switch, power provided by the generator can “backfeed” along the power lines, creating a significant electrocution hazard for anyone coming in contact with the lines, including lineworkers making necessary repairs. Read more about generators and operating them safely on page 10.

AFTER THE STORM

I’ve been told by my local authorities that I can return home now, but could there still be electrical dangers in and around my home? • Yes. Even if you have been authorized to return home, you should still take precautions to protect yourself from electrical hazards posed by downed power lines, flooded areas, and water-damaged appliances and electrical equipment. If you have any questions about your electric service before, during or after a storm, contact us at 405321-2024.

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My home wasn’t flooded, but some electrical appliances have gotten wet. Do the same safety rules listed above apply to my situation? • Yes—they still apply. Do not use electrical appliances that have been wet until they have been examined by a qualified service repair dealer.

SPRING STORMS

TECHNOLOGY

WHAT WHOLE HOUSE ENERGY MONITORING CAN DO FOR YOU By Tom Tate

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • April 2016

hole house energy monitoring systems are a topic I can really sink my teeth into. I have had one in my home for over eight years and love it. True, I am a gadget guy, so on that basis alone it appeals to me. But beyond its techno goodness is a real opportunity to learn how your home uses electricity and to teach everyone in your family about what uses watts. Let’s take a look at these useful systems. There are two primary ways in which whole house energy monitors get their data. The first is to have a sensor you mount on your electric meter. I would not recommend this route. Sensors are hard to align, and Mother Nature can knock them out of alignment later down the road. The sensor can also hinder OEC’s efforts to manage the meter. The second option, which I recommend, uses current transducers (CTs) placed around the big wires that feed into your electric panel. The clips are a snap to install (pun intended) and are out of the way. These connect to a transmitter that sends the information to your system’s monitor. A caution here; if you are

uncomfortable taking the cover off your electric panel, ask an electrician or knowledgeable acquaintance to handle this part for you. After the transmitter is in place and sending data, you can program the monitor with a variety of information. My particular system allows me to set up a couple of electric rates, the time, day and so forth. From there, the unit presents my data in a predetermined format. I mentioned that these systems help you learn how your home uses energy. Step one is to determine the base load of your home. Base load is a utility term that means the lowest power consumption possible with only essential items using electricity. The typical home today (three bedroom, two bath) should have a base load between 600 – 700 watts. This is your refrigerator, freezer, fans and other equipment. At my previous home, it was 650 – 698 watts. In my new, smaller domicile, it is around 450 watts. The best time to find this information is late at night when only you are awake, looking to find your base load. Why is this useful? You want to start identifying how much different

items in your home add to your electric use. Going below your base load means turning off something you probably shouldn’t. Above that indicates a discretionary use. Here is a fun test. Turn everything possible off to get to the base load. Now, start turning on appliances, lights and so forth. Note how much each uses. Over time, you can look at the display and know what’s running. Use this data to educate your family. Kids won’t turn off their game console or television? Show them the monitor, have them turn their stuff off and let them see the difference. Then offer to deduct the cost from their allowance. Yes, I am a meanie. Or, offer to split the savings. You choose what is right for your family. I have reduced my energy use as a result of having my system. Knowing the cost of each item makes me really think before I start using something. The benefits will add up over time. Lower bills, fewer carbon emissions and lifelong lessons-come-habits for your kids. It is a beautiful combination!

Tom Tate writes on cooperative issues for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.

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Tasty Treats By Brianna Wall

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Do you ever feel ucumber emon ilantro nfused ater the need to refocus on healthier eating Half an organic lemon, sliced when the weather 6 or more sprigs of cilantro with stems warms up? There’s 2” of cucumber, sliced something about farmers’ markets Infuse in 3 quarts of water for 4 to 8 hours and serve cold. If you are going to be infusing for longer, beginning to open and remove the lemon rind to prevent bitterness. fresh fruits and veggies being harvested that makes me want to take advantage of the season and eat (and rape trawberry ime nfused ater drink) healthier. This month I am sharing 20 small grapes, halved some unconventional recipes: 1 organic lime, peeled and sliced fruit-infused water. 2 organic strawberries, sliced I invested in a fruit infusion pitcher that allows you to put Place the fruit in an infusion pitcher core, lower it into a pitcher of water chopped fruit into an inner tube. and infuse for up to 8 hours at room temperature and up to 24 hours in the Then, as you fill it with water, the refrigerator. natural flavors of the fruit mix with the water to make a refreshing (and healthy!) summer beverage. I have to be conscious of my water intake and this is a helpful way ineapple int nfused ater to do just that. A lot of the recipes I found included fresh herbs, like rosemary, cilantro and, my 2 pineapple spears favorite, mint. If you try any – or have your 1 sprig of mint (6-8 leaves) own recipes – share them on our Facebook page (facebook.com/OklaElec); We’d love to In a 32 ounce jar, place pineapple spears and mint. Fill with water. (Tip: Tear or crush the mint leaves to release their natural try out some new ones! oils). Infuse in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. Straing As always, if you’d like to share any of before serving. your tried and true recipes, send them to OECNews@okcoop.org or mail them to OEC, Attn: Brianna Wall, PO Box 1208, Recipes and photo courtesy of www.infusedwaters.com Norman, OK, 73070.

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News â&#x20AC;˘ April 2016

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Autos, Parts & Accessories • ‘07 Silver Ford Explorer Sport Trac, needs motor, $1,500 or make acceptable offer. 485-2847. • ’03 Ford Taurus SES, 160k mi, $2,800. 443-1300. • ‘04 Honda Pilot EX-L-AT, 5dr, leather, cruise, 1owner, good cond. 391-3319. • ‘13 white Chrysler 200 limited, hard top conv, 1owner, garage kept, 5,684mi, $19,500, can send pics. 306-4593. • ‘55 Chevrolet speakers $25. 872-3629.

• ’08 Ford250 crew cab, black, low miles, brush guard, loaded, $20,000. 640-7568. • ‘98 Honda Shadow Aero, eng guard &new new Corbin seat, rides great, $3,200. 329-4557. • ’04 Yamaha 650cc windshield, backrest, 10,300mi, more. 306-6269.

Farm & Equipment • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-8906. • I buy tractors, running or not. 527-9457 or 208-1089.

• Wanted tractors dead or alive, any kind any size, quick response. 641-7728 or 352-4816. • Morgan Wright Trucking: Asphalt millings, dirt, sand, gravel, low rates. 532-9522. • New Holland bale wagon, picks up 105 square bales & dumps in your barn, good cond. 640-0961. • Kabota tractor B2410, front loader & 5’brush hog, only 226 hours, barn kept, $12,500. 386-9412. • Bermuda grass sprigging, 15acre min. 850-1005.

• Cub International tractor w/59 Woods Belly Mower, $1,700. 737-1398. • MF Industrial Tractor w/ Front Loader, 42hp, around 70s model, runs good, no PTO or 3way hitch, beefy tractor, $6,300 cash. 381-9338. • 5x14ft stock trlr, good cond, $2,000. 919-2941.

Furniture & Appliances • Antique Victorian couch, $125; Antique dining set w/6 chairs, $150; Couch w/hideaway bed, no mattress, $30; Samsung washer, all the bells &whistles, $500. 329-4557.

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Classified Advertisements • Leather sofa, $300; Matching chair/ottoman, exc cond, dark burgundy, $100, entire outfit, $350 cash. 485-9284. • Jenn Air dishwasher, good cond, $75; GE countertop microwave oven, good cond, $25. 307-8570. • 3-yr-old front loading washer and dryer, red w/pedestals, $500. Donna, 579-5717.

Hay & Firewood • Think firewood, think 314RUSS (7877). • Firewood, 9100 S Sunnylane. 314-7877. • We always have firewood. 314-7877. • Moore Firewood, 9100 S Sunnylane. 314-7877. • Bermuda hay round bales, NE Norman area, $50 ea. 561-0017. • Small sq premium bermuda horse hay in 21bale bundles, loaded on your trlr, sprayed and fert, heavy bales. 850-1005. • 4x5 round bales of Bermuda & Bermuda mix, weed sprayed &fert, $30-$45/bale. 323-3000. • Small sq’s Bermuda, weed sprayed &fert, $7/bale. 323-3000. • Midsize sq 3x3x8 weed sprayed &fert, $55/bale. 323-3000.

• Horse quality 4x5 Bermuda/ native net wrapped round bales, sprayed, fert, Cox City/ Rush Springs area, $50 bale. 381-4243. • John Deere tractor 1976 7520 lg tractor, good. 323-3000.

Livestock & Pets • 7 month old whiteface heifer calf $900. 329-4562. • Serviceable age Angus or Maine bulls, have fertility checked, would like to have 3 or 4ft chain link fence; Wanted: good used electric typewriter. 381-4307. • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-8906. • Fertile hatching eggs, $10/ dozen; Bantam Buff orpingtons, duccles, cochins, chicks 3wks old, $3-5 ea, Slaughterville. 872-8870. • Black Angus replacement heifers, yearling and weaning aged, Goldsby. 401-4012. • Dorper sheep (hairsheep), ewes $200; ewe lambs $200; ram lambs $100. 387-4638.

Miscellaneous • Kiln, Paragon Model AA-8, works, but needs new hinge for lid, $100, comes w/kiln firing accessories. 872-3476. • 4 adjoining grave plots, Nativity section, Resthaven Memory Gardens, 500 SW 104th St, OKC, others are • asking $4,900 ea, we are asking $2,900 for each plot, Rita. 249-9862. • Springfield armory XDS 45ACP5 magazines 400rds ammo case, 2mag holders, holster, fiber optic red/green front sight, $500 firm, text only. 922-3729. • Rustic wood slabs, beams, small craft wood, pecan, walnut, oak, cedar, pine, gun stock blanks, cedar fence stays. 820-0618. • 2 cemetery lots, Sunset Memorial Park, Garden of Apostles lot 600-1 spacesA&B, net $6800, will take $4,000 OBO. 569-2399. • Sunset Memorial Park cemetery, veterans 1 lot 144, spaces c&d, $3,800 incl open/ close. 826-7181. • Plastic 5gal barrels, $5; burn barrels, $10; feed barrels, $15. 999-6061.

• Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-8906. • Retired FAA employee of 35yrs looking for parttime morning work, southOKC area, can supply ref. 922-3729 between 8&3. • Finish mower, keen kutter, good cond, Tuttle, reduced $375; Montgomery Wards cement mixer; Sears shop vac, hand tools. 381-3752. • Deeding, Goodtimes banjo,electric, $300; cargo carrier from a ‘15 Toro timecutter lawn mower, never used, $100. 684-0348. • Country barn apartment for rent to mature neat adult only w/1horse permitted, $700/ mo+utilities. Patty, 409-6360, eve. • ‘08 212 SS Yamaha twin jet boat&trlr, <100 hours, garage kept, int perfect, Bimini top, cover, XM radio, MP3adapter, lg ice chest in floor, lots of storage space, $30,000 OBO. 795-0852. • Structural Pipe 2 3/8”thru 8”; Sucker rods ¾ thru 1”; Fiberglass Posts for Hi-Tensile Electric 7/8” thru 1 1/4”; (2) Fixer Upper Homes in Midwest City. 627-3920.

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Classified Advertisements • Precor EFX 5.25 Elliptical w/ heart monitor, exc cond, $1,200. 620-1499. • 4 patio chair cushions, back&seat attached, $10 ea; Free 5 2 & 7/8” corner post, cement still on post. 321-6518. • 2-1/2 ton auto floor jack, $35; 10row disk, $300; Long case clocks, $200 &up. 217-4215. • Vape store furnishings, supplies and signs, lg sign has channel letters, $1500; Metal composite sign, great for man cave, $75; Lg outdoor swing, seats 3, $50. 918-424-7900. • Smith & Wesson MP15, AR-22, NIB, for sale or possible trade for ham radio gear. 641-7582. • 2 side-by-side burial plots, Sunset Memorial Gardens, $6,000 for both, owner will pay for title tfr. 799-5757. • Singer sewing machine in cabinet, electric, $25. 737-1398. • Computer monitor screen, great cond, wireless keyboard, NIB. 924-0541. • ’88 Bayliner, 4cly, Merc cruiser, most int restored, runs great, 21ft, 125hp, ski boat, $2,700 w/ equip. 550-5154. • 2 lawn crypts, dual layer w/ built-in vault, Garden of Faith area of Resthaven Cemetery, South OKC, $4,100 OBO, photos available. 226-4105.

• For rent: Efficiency apartment loc at Paradise Airport, 20770 280th St, Washington, OK, furnished, W&D, Washington Schools, Internet, $400/mo. 250-2719.

Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats • ‘88 Jayco Popup, solid frame, rebuilt body ends, no int, no title, good utility trlr or rebuilding project, $500 OBO. 380-6834. • ‘07 Catamaran 27ft, 496 mag, s/s prop, very fast, smooth, clean, 59hrs, exc cond, incl custom trlr, call/text for details. 802-2575. • ’12 Keystone Passport bumper RVtrlr, 28ft w/16ft slideout, elec awning &jack. 527-5859 or 640-5166. • 12’ Aliner solid wall fold down, only 1200#, $11,695; ’14 Nissan Xterra, 12,700mi, $21,750, Tuttle. 550-0387.

Real Estate • Eufaula dam area, ‘12 MH, 2bed/2bath, lg porch, 100’x300’ lot, 30’x50’ insulated steel building, cellar, many extras, move in ready, call/text for details. 802-2575.

• For help selling your home on an acreage, contact Metro Brokers Acreage Specialist www.LocateMyDreamHome. com, call or text 405-417-1849 to get started today. • 35 acres owner finance, beautiful home site, mix of pasture, ponds, creek, trails, woods, Washington SD near 240th and Portland, $300,000. 485-3871. • 75 acres 11 mi south of Blanchard on Hwy76. 485-3533. • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-8906. • 10 acres, covered in trees, square lot, fenced on3sides, 25mi SE of Norman, Etowah and Fishmarket Rd, $28,000 firm. 364-1586. • 25 acres off SE149th, Newalla, $99,900; 1.75-6.5acre lots, owner finance w/10%down; 3-12acre lots, Tecumseh area; 5acre lots, Hwy39, Wanette area, $2,250. Alan, 818-2939. • 5.59 acres on Hwy9 near Thunderbird dam, older fixer upper; Lake Eufaula lot, Enchanted Oaks addition; Will trade trees for tree spade work. 802-4227.

Notices & Announcements • OEC will hold a sealed-bid auction on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to dispose of unused items. Call 217-6840 the day before for item listing. • The Busy Bee, 10005 US 77, Lexington, will be opening May 1, local honey, fresh produce, we accept vouchers. 872-9188 or 250-2045. • Voice workshop, 4-5pm, Jamming 5-9:15pm, Pre-Show 6:15pm, Concert 6:30pm, 4/9/16; 3 bands on stage w/ jamming rooms; 3925 SE 29, Del City; Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society (nonprofit org); $8; GOBMS members, $5; Group rates available. 677-7515. • Noble Roundup Club will start playdays on Sat nights starting 4/2/16@5pm; Fun horse games for all, come play w/us. 872-8706. • Jamming, 5-9:15pm, bluegrass gospel concert 6:30pm, 4/30/16, 3 bands on stage w/jamming rooms; 3925 SE 29, Del City; Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society (nonprofit org); $8; GOBMS members, $5; Group rates available. 677-7515.

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Classified Advertisements • Community recycling, 4/16/16, 9a-2p, Hwy77& Slaughterville Rd, NEcorner, items collected: used motor oil&filters, antifreeze, car batteries, scrap metal, appliances, tires. 872-3000. • Hillsdale College’s (Moore) Annual Scholarship Auction, 4/16/16, w/a Model A Ford to be auctioned, more information at www.hc.edu.

Wanted • Need young bamboo plants to dig and transplant. 627-8702. • ‘55 Chevy to restore. 872-5915. • Lawn mowers, running or not. 738-4138. • Cars, trucks, SUVs, running or not, no titles OK. 537-9788. • I buy old cars, trucks, RVs & busses to scrap. 314-7877. • Ham radio gear, radios, amps, Morse code, antennas, etc. 641-7582. • Help wanted at firewood lot, 91st S Sunnylane. 314-7877.

Business • Computer & Phone Lines: Off-duty fireman. Installation, repair, trouble shooting, etc. 245-5502 or 381-2007.

• American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 2455502 or 381-2007. • Handyman for Hire: off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc. General home repair. 2455502 or 381-2007. • Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084. • Yard cleanup: Fence repair, fence installation, mowing, small tree trimming. 990-1084 or 360-8091. • Have Mop, Will Travel: Elizabeth Johnson, house cleaning & private health care, 25 years experience & references, provide background check & fingerprints. 820-9587. • Austin Construction: can build new or remodel. Need a deck? We can do that as well. Call Amber @ 405-945-9999.

• Complete Auto Repair: Quality work @ low prices w/33yrs exp; timing belts, water pumps, head gaskets, motors, trans, brakes, steering columns, headliners, some paint &body work & much more. 899-4221. • Home Repair Services: Painting (int/ext), sheetrock repairs, roofing, siding, floorings (tile, laminates, etc), doors & windows, fences. We will barter. 899-7292. • Home & Business Painting: Interior/exterior painting, drywall & siding repair, water damage repair. References avail. 899-7292. • Tree Services, etc: tree trimming, cut downs, tops, yard cleanup & haul-offs. References, we will barter. 899-7292. • CL Williams Excavating Services LLC: Water lines, sewer lines, septic systems, storm shelters, footings, driveways, trenching and more. Accepts credit/debit cards, call for free estimate. 226-2930. • C&B Paint Co: 15yrs experience, insured interior/ exterior painting, drywall & texture services, call Cody for a reasonable yet fair price. 426-5913.

• Jim’s Painting & Remodeling: interior & exterior wallpaper, popcorn ceiling removal, sheetrock repairs, texture, power washing, free estimates, quality work, 20yrs experience & insured. 366-0722. • Concrete Work: No job too small! Drives, sidewalks, pads & repairs. 899-7292. • Laminate flooring & Subfloor repair: All brands. 268-9828. • Concrete Work: No job too small, drives, patios, etc, 20yrs experience. 268-9828. • Tree Service: Trimming, removal, brush haul-off, etc. No tree too big! 268-9828. • Timber Tree Service: Beautify your property by trimming or removing unwanted limbs, trees & brush. We are fully insured & experienced in tree care. Call Randy McCarter for your free estimate, 821-1027 or 392-2399. • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-8906. • JL Painting: Commercial & residential sheetrock, wood repairs, custom texturing, interior/exterior, insured, free estimates. 314-0755.

Serving Norman & the surrounding area since 1891

Jeffrey Fence & Welding

Non Profit, Perpetual Care

Financing available

No Interest up to 2 yrs

“Freedom to choose upright &/or flat marker memorials.”

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35 yrs Experience Pipe fence, Pipe & cable, Entry Ways and gates, Working pens, Chain Link. (Res. & Com.) All Types of Fence & Repairs

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Classified Advertisements • “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495. • Platinum Heat & Air LLC: owned & operated by Ben Biorato, $65 service call mention this ad, residential customers, I will beat any bid for repairs, installs, or changeouts. 818-4093. • Cedar Removal of OK, LLC: cedar tree cutting and stacking, pasture work, bobcat clearing. Glen, 623-5035. • Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair. All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 34yrs experience, competitive prices. Danny, 3292230 or 779-5362. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230. • General Motors Speedometer Repair: Are your GM instrument cluster needles acting erratic? I can fix them with updated parts. Lifetime warranty by ASE certified technician. Remove, repair, install, $100. 213-8014.

• Meyer Masonry: Brick, block, rock, 35yrs exp, free estimates. Keith, 527-4934. • CnD Welding Services: metal buildings, carports, loaf sheds, pipe entry, horse stalls, fencing of all types, call for estimate. 226-2930. • Bob’s Dozer Service & Dump Truck: House pads, dirt, gravel, sand, concrete. Licensed, bonded & insured. 35yrs experience. 620-4371. • Brush hog & box blade work: $45/hour. 527-9457 or 208-1089. • I repair tractors: 30 years in business. 527-9457 or 208-1089. • Wood’s Tree Service: Trimming and removal, reasonable and experienced and insured, free estimates. Jason Wood, 371-1961. • Thunderbird Concrete Services: Specializing in shop pads, driveways, patios, etc. 667-8558. • Little Axe Tree Services: 667-8558. • Sloan Brothers Pest Control: Termites, bed bugs, ants, etc. Licensed. Free Estimates. Call 405-819-8671 or 918-857-9673.

• Small sodding & landscaping jobs: cut down medium trees and removal, tree and shrub trimming. Mike, 414-7009. • Chain Sharpenings: $5, 9100 S Sunnylane. 314-7877. • Blast Off Media Blasting Services: Professional surface cleaning and preparation for cars, boats, concrete, stone, brick, block, wood; any surface you need cleaned and ready for restoration the same day we can take care of it. Call 405-3872091 for a free estimate. • Morgan Wright Trucking: Dirt, rock, sand, gravel hauling, road & driveway repair, fill dirt, best rates around. 501-2099. • Tractor work: Brush hog, boxblade, light hauling. 919-5857. • Driveway: Storm repair, gravel, dirt, rock, free estimates. 640-9520. • Tilling: Call James. 640-9520. • Welding: Free estimates. Call James, 640-9520. • Jerry Richardson Ent LLC: Tree trimming, cut down, use 70’ reach bucket truck, haul off, references. 850-0577.

• Storm debris, estate & general cleanup: Also hauling. References, Jerry Richardson Ent LLC. 850-0577. • Dirt & Gravel work: Garden tilling, front-end loader, boxblade, brush hog, driveways, tree removal, fences, yard cleanup. Kevin, 872-9576 or 365-6875. • American Gutters: Seamless guttering, off duty police officer, competitive prices, call for free estimate. 441-1175. • Tractor Work: Brushhog, box blade, gravel drives, repaired built, tree, brush removal, garden, arena, tilling. 808-8202. • Tractor work: Gravel drives repaired. 808-8202. • Brushhogging: Mowing, 808-8202. • Firewood: 808-8202. • 20 acres in Asher for $59,900: Owner carry with 10% down. Pat w/CB, 823-0644. • Reduced: 40 acres off Hwy9 & 156th for $129,900, near Thunderbird. Pat w/CB, 823-0644. • Cute, remodeled 1bedroom home: In central Norman for $59,900. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

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Serving the metro since 1973 Construction and Repair

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1800 Industrial Blvd. Norman, OK 73069

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• 20 acres w/5acre pond: cabin & shed are as-is, fenced, located east of Lexington & great for fishing & hunting enthusiasts. Pat w/CB, 823-0644. • 54 acres MOL: w/40x110ft shop w/electric, gas, water, ponds, fenced &near Hwy9 & east of Thunderbird. Pat w/CB, 823-0644. • Norman 1/2 duplex: W/3bedrooms, 2baths, 1car for $99,900. Pat w/CB, 823-0644. • Humble Tile: Flooring, tubs, showers, backsplash, decks & remodels, competitive rates. 650-0201, facebook. com/humbletileandmore or humbletile.com. • Bobcat service: Dirt work of all kinds; Drainage is our specialty! Jerry, 779-6643. • TJ’s Ceramic Creations: We have ceramic bisque for your painting pleasure. 818-5178. • Brush hogging: Garden tilling, $40/hr. 872-9188 or 618-7339. • Country Kennel: A heated/ cooled, clean environment for your 4-legged friend to be boarded while you’re away. 408-4052.

WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMS

• Reduced to $119,900: 2100sf central Norman home w/4or5 bedrooms, 2baths, 2living & study, has new carpet, paint & remodeled kitchen. Pat w/CB, 823-0644. • 2acres in Martingale Estates: Washington schools, come check out the beautiful views. Pat w/CB, 823-0644. • New listing in South Lake Addition: Off Hwy77 &Hwy9, 3bedroom, 2bath, 2car for $139,900, near Reagan Elementary &new Walmart Supercenter. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

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