CO-OP NEWS
A Trip of a Lifetime: 2024 Youth Tour
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FROM the TOP CEO ADDRESS
As August rolls around, we’re gearing up for our Annual Meeting in September. After the success of last year's drive-thru format, we’re excited to bring it back. Record attendance last year demonstrated that this format is more convenient, allowing greater participation from you, our members. While we miss the entertainment, meals and fellowship of our traditional meetings, this new approach ensures that we conduct business and members can use their membership efficiently and conveniently. See page 4 for more details about this year's event.
One of the highlights this year will be a proposed bylaw change. Our bylaws, which you will vote on at the Drive-Thru Annual Meeting, are the foundation of how we operate. This year, OEC's board of trustees is proposing a change that, while minor, could have a big impact. As written, our bylaws restrict when and where we can hold our Annual Meeting. The proposed change would provide more flexibility, allowing us to avoid scheduling conflicts with the University of Oklahoma, back-to-school and other local events, and the hottest times of the year.
We haven’t updated our bylaws since 2003, so this is an excellent reminder of the importance of member control in our cooperative. This change may seem small, but it's a chance for all of us to exercise our power and responsibility. You’ll find the full text of the proposed change in next month's issue so you can come prepared to vote during the drive-thru meeting. We recommend a "yes" vote, as we believe this change will benefit our cooperative.
Member control is a cornerstone of our cooperative principles. Each of you has an equal voice and vote in how we’re governed. Our leadership team and board of trustees, all local residents, are dedicated to reflecting the needs and priorities of our community. Your input helps us make informed decisions on topics like high-speed broadband, new rate development and member programming.
We look forward to your participation as we prepare for this year’s Drive-Thru Annual Meeting. Your voice and vote are crucial in shaping the future of our cooperative. Thank you for being an active and engaged member of our community.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Shirley Idleman, President 5
District5Trustee@okcoop.org
Danny Watters, Vice President 7 District7Trustee@okcoop.org
Ronnie Grover, Sec./Treas. 4 District4Trustee@okcoop.org
John Jensen, Asst. Sec./Treas. 6
District6Trustee@okcoop.org
Mike Argo 1
District1Trustee@okcoop.org
Danny Drake, Jr. 2
District2Trustee@okcoop.org
Debbie Frazier 3
District3Trustee@okcoop.org
Bob Usry 8
District8Trustee@okcoop.org
Ronnie Tharp 9
District9Trustee@okcoop.org
WHAT'S INSIDE?
What's new for this year's event
LEAD D.C.
OEC sends four local teens to Washington, D.C.
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ANNUAL MEETING
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27, 2024
LLOYD NOBLE CENTER PARKING LOT
OEC announces Drive-Thru Annual Meeting to be held Friday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
After a record-breaking Annual Meeting in 2023, OEC’s board of trustees decided to move forward with another drive-thru event this year.
“We registered almost 3,400 members last year in our first-ever Drive-Thru Annual Meeting — about double the attendance from 2022,” said Brianna Wall, manager of marketing and member relations. “Those numbers along with the positive responses we received on post-meeting surveys led to the decision to continue with a drive-thru format.”
While logistical improvements will be made to the event, one of the biggest changes members will see is to the prize pack they receive for attending.
What’s New This Year
Members attending the Drive-Thru Annual Meeting on Sept. 27 can expect to receive a $30 bill credit on their electric bill or prepaid account and have the chance to win a gift card in their registration prize pack, as well as one of four $500 grand prizes.
“In addition to the traditional ball cap and pen that Annual Meeting-goers have become accustomed to, we will include a six-in-one screwdriver and a 2025 wall calendar featuring the people of OEC,” Wall said. “Plus, we’ve upgraded from plastic bags to higher quality drawstring bags that can be reused for kids’ sports and activities or a number of other things.”
The ballot will also look different, as the board of trustees is proposing an amendment to OEC’s
This year’s prize pack will include a 2025 wall calendar featuring the people of OEC, a ball cap, an ink pen, a 6-in-1 screwdriver set, and a drawstring bag.
Bylaws. CEO Patrick Grace discusses this in his column, From the Top, on page 2 of this edition. More information and the official proposal may be viewed in next month’s Co-op News or at okcoop.org/2024bylaws.
While final touches are being put on this year’s event, we hope you have your calendars marked and are looking forward to attending what is sure to be another historical event for OEC and our members. An official notice and more information will be mailed to you next month. 8231312101
“Our entire OEC and OEC Fiber team is looking forward to welcoming members once again to our Drive-Thru Annual Meeting,” Wall said. “We hope to see even more members take part in a true co-op experience.”
Our entire OEC and OEC Fiber team is looking forward to welcoming members once again to our DriveThru Annual Meeting. We hope to see even more members take part in a true co-op experience.”
—BRIANNA WALL
D. C. LEAD
Youth Tour winners spend unforgettable week in Washington, D.C.
Four area teens recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C. known as Youth Tour. The allexpenses-paid, seven-day trek through America's capital inspires hard-working students who earn themselves this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Oklahoma's electric co-ops sent 70 students and 11 chaperones to the capital to see the awe-inspiring monuments up close and personal in June. OEC's Youth Tour delegation included Justin Baker and Zoie Dunkleberger from Moore High School, Zoë Delheimer from Blanchard High School and Taehyun Hwang from Southmoore High School. After completing the three-part application, short presentation and interview, the students won the trip to D.C.
"At OEC, we're passionate about nurturing leadership and growth of students in our territory," said OEC CEO Patrick Grace. "We're proud to support these future leaders, knowing they'll make a big impact on our community and beyond."
In the capital, students toured historic sites and monuments, attended an interactive question-and-answer session with Oklahoma's congressional delegation and made life-long friends while learning what it means to be a youth advocate in their community. Students also attended Youth Day with over 1,500 other Youth Tour winners nationwide.
"There's nothing quite like seeing the sheer joy and amazement on the kids' faces as they explore the nation's capital," said Carrie Koesler, OEC community outreach associate. "Their curiosity and excitement are infectious, and it reminds us of the importance of fostering such opportunities for growth and learning."
Among a packed schedule, students visited Arlington National Cemetery, the National Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, Smithsonian museums and Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
One of Oklahoma's elected officials continued the tradition of giving the Oklahoma Youth Tour group a private after-hours tour of the Capitol. The official guided the group through areas little known to the public, like back staircases where crosses were carved into the structures and bullet holes from past skirmishes.
The young leaders came home with a newfound sense of purpose and appreciation.
"Watching our kids connect with our nation's history and seeing their transformation is heartwarming," Koesler said. "We hope these experiences give them the confidence and inspiration to take on leadership roles as they head into their senior year and the rest of their lives."
In addition to personal growth, the relationships formed during this week often endure into college and beyond.
"Sharing these incredible experiences with students from all over the state created bonds I'll never forget," Dunkleberger said. "Whether we were exploring historic sites or having deep conversations, we learned so much from each other and had a great time together."
Congratulations to OEC's four well-deserved 2024 Youth Tour winners. Stay tuned for information on the 2025 Youth Tour contest at okcoop.org/youthtour
BRIDGING THE GAP Empowering Youth and Transforming Lives
by JoMarie Ramsey
Bridges is preparing Norman's youth for success, whatever path they choose, with dedicated staff and community support
At Bridges, located in Norman, resilience meets opportunity. The organization’s mission is clear: to empower high school students in family crisis to pursue education without obstacles. This goal represents hope, strength and transformation. With a generous $10,000 grant from the OEC Foundation, made possible by generous members who round up their electric bills each month, Bridges will uplift more young lives and brighten their futures.
"Most people don’t realize how hard it is for these kids just to survive, let alone thrive, without proper support,” said Stacy Bruce, executive director at Bridges. “It’s a world many of us can’t imagine, and that’s why the work we do here is so crucial.”
Bridges began as Independent Living Services for Youth (ILSY) in the early 1990s, aiming to support homeless teens in Norman. Through advocacy and legal changes, the organization evolved to provide comprehensive support to students in crisis, ensuring they could remain in school and avoid falling through the cracks.
“The goal is to remove barriers to graduation, whether it's providing food, clothing, shelter or medical needs,” Bruce explained. “Our students have faced unimaginable challenges, but they show extraordinary resilience.”
Bridges also employs a dedicated student success coordinator who works closely with students to ensure their academic progress and future planning. This role involves daily checkins on grades, arranging tutoring sessions, and assisting with college and career readiness.
"Our student success coordinator is vital in helping students stay on track and envision a future beyond high school," Bruce said. "Whether it's filling out FAFSA forms, organizing college tours, or preparing for career assessments, we make sure each student has a clear path to success."
One of the cornerstones of Bridges’s program is its life skills classes, held every Tuesday night. These sessions cover essential topics such as financial literacy, job readiness, cooking and higher education preparation. Led by community volunteers passionate about sharing their expertise, the classes aim to equip students with practical knowledge they can use daily.
"We want our students to leave Bridges not just with a diploma but with the skills they need to thrive independently," Bruce said. 1636411602
The recent OEC Foundation grant, will be crucial in supporting Bridges' direct student expenses. These expenses include a wide variety of essentials such as clothing, living supplies, school supplies, driver's licenses and various educational and employment-related costs - essentially anything a parent would typically provide.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support from the OEC Foundation; it allows us to focus on what matters most: the wellbeing and success of our students,” Bruce said. “This grant will help cover direct costs for things like driver’s education, ACTs and college application fees, which are critical for our students’ future.”
Betty Allen, a board member of the OEC Foundation, emphasized the importance of supporting organizations like Bridges. “Bridges is one example of how the money helps the needs of young people in these difficult situations not only today but in the future, and this helps our community to have strong,
THE GOAL IS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO GRADUATION, WHETHER
IT'S PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER OR MEDICAL NEEDS.”
Stacy Bruce
productive citizens,” Allen said.
Carrie Koesler, community outreach associate, highlighted the careful consideration that goes into allocating grants.
“We look for organizations that truly make a difference,” Koesler said. “Bridges has a proven track record of transforming lives, and we are proud to support them through Operation Round Up.”
The students at Bridges are individuals with different dreams and ambitions. From one student to another, success looks different, Bruce said.
“One of our students graduated from the University of Oklahoma in three years with a degree in engineering and is now working on developing the next generation of digital weather radar,” Bruce said. “Another student, who admitted he wouldn’t be alive today without Bridges, is now pursuing a career as a firefighter.”
What matters most is preparing their students for success, regardless of the path they choose. These success stories reflect the staff's dedication and the community's support.
Despite the successes, challenges remain.
“One of the biggest hurdles is awareness,” Bruce said. “Many people in our community don’t know we exist or the extent of the challenges these students face. Teenagers are resourceful and prideful, often keeping their struggles hidden.”
Bruce emphasized the need for continued community support through volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word about Bridges.
“Volunteers are essential; they help set up apartments, lead life skills classes and provide meals. Every bit of support makes a difference,” she said.
The OEC Foundation’s grant is a lifeline, but ongoing support from the community is vital. Bruce encourages individuals and organizations to get involved in any way they can. “Whether it’s donating supplies, volunteering time, or providing financial support, every contribution helps us create a better future for these students,” she said.
The collaboration between Bridges and the OEC Foundation exemplifies the power of community in transforming lives. As Bruce aptly put it, “Our students are resilient. They don’t have a quit button, and with the support of our community, they can achieve anything.”
The story of Bridges is one of hope, resilience and transformation. With continued support, the organization will continue to empower high school students to overcome obstacles and build brighter futures.
Whether learning in-person or virtually, we continue to offer programming guaranteed to stimulate minds no matter where they're located.
Contact Carrie Koesler, (405) 217-6726 or carrie.koesler@okcoop.org, for more information and visit okcoop.org/youth to explore all the programs offered to youth in OEC’s service area and to reserve a Get Charged! kit for your classroom.
AUTOS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES
• ‘50 Chevy Pick up (Complete) original, Newer Wheels and Tires Newcastle, $2100. 417-0425.
• ‘93 XJS Jag convertible tan/white new leather seats, new wool carpet $10,00. 803-4046.
• I buy cars running or not. 651-9112.
• I buy cars running or not. 651-9112.
• Pick up bed trailer with good tires $400 obo, call or text. 588-7203.
• ‘20 Lexus ES 350 Premium Package 53,000 miles $25,000. 213-9399.
• ‘10 Nissan Altima, motor good condition, interior good and good tires, 193,000 miles, needs transmission Make offer. 3080323 or 250-3340.
• ‘10 Chevrolet Tahoe, Good condition, Price $9800. 834-7703.
• ‘98 GMC pickup mileage is 159,620 tags up to date Four wheel drive Starts but won’t keep running New battery $3000 cash only. 381-9096.
• ‘03 Honda Accord EX, White with tan leather, sunroof, heated seats, garage kept, V6, 158K miles, $4,900. 203-5606.
• ‘08 silverado 4x4 v8 reg cab 92,000 miles very clean good truck. 779-4124.
• 36’ continental auto master enclosed car trailer pulled only 500 miles partially converted to food trailer, a/c added new $42,000, asking $21,200. 642-0497.
• ‘03 Ford Thunderbird Convertible, black exterior with peanut brittle brown leather interior, comes with hardtop, runs good, has 133 k miles, 10 K OBO. 795-0852.
• Large Professional Toolbox with chrome mags & Large side cabinet with hanging storage accessories; Snap-On KRL102CPBP, KRL1012BPBO, classic red, 4 keys; $6500 obo. 436-0846.
FARM & EQUIPMENT
• 39 Equipment, we have new and used tractor and skidsteer implements, tractors, trailers, sprayers, chemicals, fencing products, and more, 9660 Hwy 39 Lexington OK 73051. 527-0714.
• Cub Cadet LT 1050 Lawn tractor, 23 HP Kohler engine, 50 inch cut, 2 new front tires, one owner, $600 OBO; Tuttle. 361-1276.
• Kubota tractor diesel 4x4 frontend loader 1 owner comes with trailer brushog box-blade rototiller low mileage. 205-1745.
• Dirt Dog MBX72 Heavy Duty 6Ft Box Blade, category 1 & 2 compatible, floating tail gate, like new, $1750, Goldsby. 401-4012.
• 5’ 6’ 7’ brush hogs; pipe and rods; trail saddle and tack. 391-3688.
• ‘23, 20ft Gooseneck Trailer, 84” wide floor, 7K axles, 14 ply tires, new spare, 60” slide in trailer ramps, new condition, $7500. 206-7329.
• For Sale John Deere rake 660 with dolly wheel field ready $850 Lex, Ok. 779-4124.
• One owner ‘83 Ford 1710 4WD, 24HP Diesel; including 5’ Land Pride finish mower, 2 box blades, auger w/2 drills, 2100 hours on tractor, $8950. 823-7310.
• 52” Yazoo / Kees Commercial Grade Zero Turn Mower - 500 Hours - All Manuals - Fresh Oil Change - Good operating condition - $3500, Purcell, OK. 246-5021.
• 6x11 domed metal shelter $400, 3pt bale spear $275, stock panels $16, 10ft metal gates $50, sheep shears $40, 55 gal barrels $10 cash. 642-6510.
• ‘20 John Deere 4044m, 150 hours, 44 HP, loader, 4WD, hydrostat; $25,000. 834-4824.
• JD 336 baler, 10 wheel rake, MF 1560 baler, side delivery rakes, service box blade, 6’ disc. 391-3688.
• Belarus 250 AS tractor, old, not running $500 OBO. 795-0852.
• ‘13 Kubota 4x4 diesel 295 hours runs great includes trailer ,Brush hog , box blade and rototiller located in Wayne ,Ok, may sell items separately. 205-6402.
FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES
• 4 antique wooden chairs (3 regular, 1 rocker), great for decor or project. 650-9489.
HAY & FIREWOOD
• Small square oat hay bale $7 native grass $8. 473-7395 or 229-6116.
• Mixed grass round bales, prices range $40-$70, located in south Norman. 249-7844.
• Small square bermuda grass horse hay in 21 bale bundles, sprayed and fertilized, located in East Norman. 850-1005.
• Hay For Sale, fertilized, large round bales $80, 405-8311689, Noble/Lexington area. 255-2137.
• Small square bermuda grass horse hay in 21 bale bundles, sprayed and fertilized, also available in big square 3x3’s, East Norman. 850-1005.
• Bales of Bermuda grass hay, 4’ x 5’ $50/bale, Fertilized and weedsprayed; Pick up in Bridgecreek area. 831-2191.
• Hay for sale $70, fertilized, high protein quality round bales, Lexington, Noble area. 831-1689.
• High quality Bermuda grass hay round and squares Newcastle, OK. 826-0120.
LIVESTOCK & PETS
• Tame baby cockatiels & parakeets (various mutations/colors) & other species. 401-4887.
• Live mealworms for chickens, beardies, sugar gliders, etc call or text. 566-7107.
• Tame baby cockatiels & American budgies, various mutations, foods & toys. 401-4887.
• For Sale: Young Bulls Black Angus, Red Angus, Limoflex, Charolais/Angus $2,250-$2,750. 520-1604.
• 2 yr red angus bull; 5 and 6 month black bull and heifers. 391-3688.
• Full blood Australian shepherds, Born May 27, 2024, 3 Black Tri, 2 Blue Merle, Mom Blue Merle full, Dad Black Tri toy, $500. 740-5669.
• Anatolian Shepherd, Australian Shepherd mixed puppies $75 Lexington, Oklahoma for pictures email at GMK 3715@ gmail,com parents are on premises mama is Anatolian shepherd daddy is Australian shepherd quite a few with blue eyes; Please text phone does not send pictures; Well is why you need to email if you want pictures. 474-3715.
• Kittens,12wks old 7 June, raised indoors, please leave message, Lexington. 761-0672.
• Kittens, born 15 March, raised indoors, please leave message, Lexington. 761-0672.
• Two F1 Waygu heffers born Feb 23; Angus moms bread to Register Waygu Bull for sale. 845-5621.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair: All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion, 40yrs experience, competitive prices, Danny. 779-5362.
• Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362.
• Custom Picture Framing: Hand Finished Mouldings, Matting, Gilding, Hand Carved & Painted Accents Art, Photos, Collectibles and more. 306 6995.
• pasture-raised eggs, fed organic feed free of soy, corn, GMOs, and Seed-oil plus all the bugs they can catch $6/doz or $10 for 18. 274-0595.
• Custom Picture Framing: Hand Finished Mouldings, Matting, Gilding, Hand-Carved & Painted Accents Art, Photos, Collectibles, and More Kermit. 306-6995.
• Free scrap metal removal Appliances farm equipment a/c mowers vehicles hot water heaters all metal items Norman Noble Lexington. 863-7492.
• Free range eggs, $4 a dozen, leave message. 760-0992.
• Resthaven Cemetary 2 plots for sale , price $4000 each. 664-6203.
• Two stacked in ground crypts at Resthaven OKC, $5,000 each, seller will pay transfer fee. 708-0303.
• Wayne Dalton Series 8000 Non Insulated 8’ X 7’ Garage Door New In The Box New At Lowes: Cost $400-$500; Selling Price $250. 687-0482.
• From our Farm to your Freezerdelicious, tender BEEF - in NW Norman 1/4s, 1/2s, Wholes or custom. 850-6652 or 802-3327.
• Used - 304 stainless steel locking outdoor gasket sealed electrical wiring explosion proof boxes: Perfect shape - Cost over $1800 new, 20in x 20 in x 6 in - only $350: smaller sizes available (purchased surplus from Halliburton for solar projects) need to sell the extras. 250-1632.
• New Victron SmartSolar charge controllers, New solar panels, New Victron inverters, fuses, breakers, custom battery cables, lithium batteries, DIY solar kits put together ready to install: connect wirelessly to your smartphone. 250-1632.
• Farm Fresh Brown Eggs $3,50 per dozen 4 1/4 mile North of Lexington on East side of road; 11701 US Hwy 77, Lexington Ok 73051. 205-4146.
• 55 Gallon Metal Burn, Trash Barrels for sale $10 each, metal 55 Gallon open tops with lid and locking ring $15 00 each, Blanchard. 306-6974.
• Four cemetery plots at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens 8701 NW Expressway in Devotion Garden $4,000 each, seller will pay transfer fee. 640-8607.
• Shelled Pecans ready to eat for sale $8 per pound. 391-3319.
• Lawn Crypt-2 interment spaces Resthaven Cemetary 104th & Western $6500 sell pay transfer fee. 990-4927.
• FOR LEASE - Steel “Star Mfg” 70’x40’ horse barn, shop or storage; Pole Hay Barn 100’x30’with tall 14’ doors. 205-8159.
• 30x30 commercial greenhouse metal frame, all parts in good shape, all on lowboy trailer, part of plants “n” things garden center business, $1000 or best offer. 625-3017.
• Kitchen Items, work jeans, insulated coveralls/jacket, men’s shirts and shoes. 264-7005.
• Private seller, Springfield XD-9,3”barrel,2 mags case accessories $425, CZ P-07 9 mm 3 mags,case,accessories $450. 229-0225.
• Kodiak truck tent fits full size trucks w 5 1/2 -6 3/4 ft beds, used 1 time, comes w masonite floor insert, air mattress, and more; $450. 432-6173.
• Rayleigh C30 bicycle, 21 speed, excellent condition, stored inside, can provide pics. 650-9489.
• ECONO KILN, 2 levels with sitter shutoff + shelves & furniture; PARAGON CHINA PAINTER KILN, MODEL X14J; PETMATE GIANT DOG KENNEL. 306-5668.
• nordictrack $300, quilting hoop 7ft to 9 inches round on stand 30-in across $40, electric sewing machine cabinet $30. 818-7889.
• Farm Fresh Brown Eggs $3,50 per dozen 4 1/4 mile North of Lexington on East side of road. 205-4146.
MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS
• ‘67 larsen 16ft deep v 80hp johnson, runs good, good cond $2,100. 387-5425.
REAL ESTATE
• Metro Brokers: Thinking of selling your home on an acreage? Contact a Metro Brokers acreage specialist; For more information, visit www,okrealtysolutions,com/ seller-services. Or call or text Teri at 417-1849 to get started today.
• Small custom built houses,1,2&3 bedroom starting at $69,500 00, top quality construction by a father and son team delivered to your land, limited availability, call Mel for details. 990-9235.
• New 1500sf buildings for lease, includes office with heat and air, bathroom, front and back doors, 12ft overhead door, security lights, water and sewer 967 s sara road bridgecreek, $1,450 a month and deposit. 392-4987.
• 4 Spaces at Resthaven Memorial Garden Cemetery located at (SW104th and Western OKC); Garden of Nativity Section 20 Lot 1141 Spaces 1,2,3,4; Worth appr $4500 each will sell for $2500 each; Willing to sell in pairs. 919-1334.
WANTED
• Ham Radio Gear - Radios, Amps, Antennas etc. 641-7582.
• Alpaca manure; have more fruit than can use, let me know what have, will go shares, trade for jellies; rose rocks; frost free upright freezer. 802-4227.
• Wanted: An experienced Horse trainer that can come to my house in NW Norman
• Have some experience riding, but need more coaching Will pay $50/hour. 414-3892.
• Do you have excess apples, peaches, pears, prickly pear cactus fruit, or other fruit? Also want Frost Free upright freezer; rose rocks, old jelly jars. 802-4227.
• Wanted Appliances and scrap metal lawn mowers hw heaters air conditioners microwave farm equipment bicycles auto parts. 863-7492.
• Wanted Appliances, AC units, mowers, motors, Farm Implements, almost any Metal Scrap, no fencing please; Blanchard, Bridge Creek, area, Free Removal. 416-0127 or 306-6974.
• Private collector Looking for firearm collection pistol rifle shotgun. 570-7447.
BUSINESS
• Handyman for Hire: off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, carports, room additions, windows & doors, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc General home repair; All types of construction, 37yrs exp; 2455502 or 381-2007.
• American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007.
• You dream it, and I can build it: Custom cedar swing sets, forts, playhouses, she sheds, backyard cottages with kitchen and bath, poolhouses, all types of furniture, bookcases, etc. Off duty fireman, 381-2007 or 245-5502.
• Construction & Fabrication: In shop or on site; welding, fabrication, Equipment building and repair; oilfield through New and existing construction, custom work; I’m also looking for used oilfield equipment, like pumps, generators, heat exchangers, air boosters, structural steel, derricks, sub structures, etc. 308-5742.
• Oilfield & Construction Equipment: Fabrication & machine shop equipment and machines, Diesel engines, Pump Drives, Transmissions, Pto’s, etc. 308-5742.
• C&B Paint Co: 15yrs experience, insured, interior/ exterior painting, popcorn ceiling removal, custom textures & drywall repairs. Cnbpainting. com or call Cody for a reasonable yet fair price. 431-9601.
• Certified CNA: services to take care of your loved ones, 25 years of experience, have great references and will work in the Norman, Moore and South OKC area. 572-522-3141..
• Annie & Lloyd Tree & Landscape LLC: Certified arborist Tree trimming, planting, removal, landscaping. 314-3607.
• Jim’s Painting & Remodeling:interior & exterior wallpaper, popcorn ceiling removal, sheetrock repairs, texture, power washing, deck and fence staining, free estimates, quality work, 20yrs exp erience & insured. 366-0722.
• JL Painting: Commercial & residential sheetrock, wood repairs, custom texturing, interior/exterior, insured, free estimates. 314-0755.
• Sunshine Realty LLC: Rhonda Simmons Broker/Owner, Residential, Commercial, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Service buyers/sellers throughout Oklahoma, Active OK Licenses, call/text Rhonda (405) 808-0705, #142160 & #175498 or Cody Simmons, 405-203-2449, #183016, www. sunshinerealty.realtor
• Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair. All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 40yrs experience, competitive prices. Danny, 779-5362.
• Miller Exterior Services: Would love to help you with your lawncare needs: Mowing, Edging, Weed Trimming, Tree Trimming, Stump Grinding, Wood Chipping and Fencing; Veteran owned companycompetitive prices -reliable service. 405-973-7080.
• Alfredo Medina III Construction: All types of quality concrete work at an affordable price, no job too large or small; satisfaction guaranteed, free estimates, 405-664-9820.
• Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084.
• Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362.
• Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x30x12= 25,836.00, 40x50= 44,920.00, 40x100= 81428.00, Pricing includes concrete one walk dr, and garage dr, 872-0338.
• Tractor work: gravel drives, brushoging, tree work, dirt work, tilling, finish mowing. 808-8202
CLASSIFIED ADS
• Bargain Barns: 18x21 stell carport = 1395.00, 12x31 rv cover = 2505.00, 24x31 steel garage = 7710.00, Delivery and installation included, call 872-0338.
• Portable buildings: 8x10 mini barn = 2410.00, 10x16 lofted barn = 4425.00, 12x28 garage = 8710.00, 872-0338.
• Jimmie’s Sewing Machine Repair: Blanchard, OK. 544-7139.
• Stump Grinding: Norman area no job to big or small, call or text 405-410-5221.
• Argo Siding & Windows: Windows, doors, siding, patio rooms, carports, remodeling, room additions, tile, painting, roofing, we also do skirting and repair siding on mobile homes. 255-5553 or 329-0553, leave message.
• Insured All Lawn Services: Weed spraying, mowing packages, flower beds, Free quotes; Royal Aces Beyond Lawns, LLC. 541-5608.
• Prime Septic: Septic Installation, Repairs and Pumping. 226-2930.
TASTY TREATS
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DREAMY INSTANT POT CHICKEN AND RICE
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken breasts (about 2-3 breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 medium onion (chopped)
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3-4 cups chicken broth (see Notes)
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (juice from approximately 1 lemon)
Directions
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice (rinsed, see Notes)
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
1 ½ teaspoons salt (more or less to taste)
¼ teaspoons black pepper (more or less to taste)
1. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add butter and let melt, then add garlic and onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
2. Add chicken and stir. Cook until no longer translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in rice, broth, and lemon juice. Stir well, bringing chicken pieces to top.
3. Secure lid on pot and set valve to Sealing. Set to Manual High Pressure for 8 minutes.
4. When cook time is completed, let naturally release for 2 minutes, then carefully Quick Release remaining pressure. Stir well and season with parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste. Add a little more chicken broth, if desired, to reach desired consistency - optional.
5. If you find liquid still remaining on the top of your Instant Pot chicken and rice after cooking, stir well and turn on Sauté mode to fully incorporate.
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