Oklahoma Electric Co-op News February 2021

For members of

Volume 69, Issue 8

February 2021

CO-OP c i c r t e l E a o m h O kla NEWS

IMMYLabs experiences reliability, speed of OEC Fiber when they need it most PLUS >> OEC serves local wineries that thrive on patron participation >> OEC wins top communicator award at statewide conference

FROM theTOP

PATRICK GRACE

CEO ADDRESS

Here at OEC we pride ourselves on many things: safety, reliability, affordability, being financially sound, to name a few. But one thing I personally love about OEC is the fact that we are local.

My own experiences in dealing with big-box companies have made me even more grateful to be part of a company that is not only housed in central Oklahoma, but its history is here, its people are here, its roots are here. When you call us, you're talking to a trained professional sitting in Norman who might live around the corner from you. When your lights go out, the people working to turn them back on might be your neighbors, or the parents of your kid's little league teammate. Our board of directors are stationed within their districts across our service area so we can be sure we're meeting the needs of all members.

From right here in Oklahoma.

We were created out of community to serve the community, and that support continues today. You might see OEC on a high school scoreboard, or sponsoring local fundraisers, or handing out goodies at your local fireworks show, or sending your kids to camp (hint: see page 8). We wholeheartedly believe that having a local presence is important — this was highlighted in October when we were able to mobilize very quickly to restore power to thousands of members.

I also believe that creating a locally owned and operated telecommunications company in OEC Fiber has benefited all who enjoy its services today. We all know how massive a lot of those companies are, and at the end of the day, I think people in general feel better about their dollars getting reinvested in infrastructure here, in community here, in jobs here.

OEC Fiber is the voice of our local members who needed our service. Sure, options are great to have, but some members didn't have any options. We were it. And we've been so very proud to bring them a service that allows them to thrive.

Oklahomans taking care of Oklahomans. It's something we don't take lightly and are proud to be part of.

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative 242 24th Ave NW | PO Box 1208 Norman, OK, 73070 321-2024, FAX 405-217-6900 http://www.okcoop.org

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rusty Grissom, President District3Trustee@okcoop.org

Ronnie Tharp, Vice President District9Trustee@okcoop.org

Bob Usry, Sec. Treas.

District8Trustee@okcoop.org

Shirley Idleman, Asst. Sec. Treas.

District5Trustee@okcoop.org

Mike Argo

District1Trustee@okcoop.org

Percy Moreu

District2Trustee@okcoop.org

Ronnie Grover

District4Trustee@okcoop.org

John Jensen

District6Trustee@okcoop.org

Danny Watters

District7Trustee@okcoop.org

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Chief Executive Officer ............................. Patrick Grace Chief Financial Officer ............... Preston O’Brien, CPA VP of Administration ...................................... Jonna Buck VP of Engineering .................................... Thad Peterson VP of HR and Legal Services ................ Tracy Mowdy VP of Information Technology .. David Goodspeed VP of Metering ............................................... John Spencer VP of Operations ............................................ Marty Hayes

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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, CCC brianna.wall@okcoop.org Members who find their account number hidden within the text of this issue will be awarded $450. Call 405-217-6708.

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TOP COMMUNICATOR OEC's marketing and member relations team takes home top honors

GRAPE VINES WOVEN INTO COMMUNITIES OEC serves vineyards that thrive on patron participation

CALLING ALL EIGHTH GRADERS Energy Camp contest open for area eighth graders

TRIED, TESTED & TRUE IMMYLabs thankful for reliability, rapid OEC Fiber speeds

Operation Round Up Report

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WFEC Generation Report

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Use wool or rubber dryer balls in the clothes dryer to reduce drying time and static. Wool dryer balls can also absorb extra moisture. These are an efficient alternative to dryer sheets, which can create buildup on the dryer’s filter and reduce air circulation. If you prefer dryer sheets, scrub the filter once a month to remove buildup.

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OEC's marketing and member relations team takes home top honors at annual statewide conference OEC recently received recognition from “The OKLU Awards,” the annual member relations, marketing & communications contest sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC) and Oklahoma Living magazine.

The contest provides an opportunity for the judges to select a “Top Rural Electric Cooperative Communicator,” which is a distinguished statewide honor given to one cooperative team. This year, Oklahoma Electric Cooperative was selected for the esteemed award.

OEC won eight other awards including Best Digital Communication, Best Internal Newsletter, Best Article, Best Use of Social Media and more.

The annual OKLU Awards program recognizes the best communication and marketing efforts

by Oklahoma’s rural electric cooperatives. Electric cooperative communicators and marketing professionals submitted more than 125 entries in 2020.

Noted professionals in the fields of marketing, design, communication and photography judged the event, which uses a detailed scoring system to determine the winners.

“We are honored to recognize excellence in the work communicators produce on behalf of electric cooperatives,” said Anna Politano, OAEC Director of Public Relations and Communications. “Delivering messages in a clear, concise and creative format is vital to keeping members engaged in their cooperative.” [3917214702] OEC was recognized during the OAEC Member Relations & Communications Association Meeting on Nov. 12. The in-person event was moved to virtual to maintain the health and safety of cooperative employees across the state.

The Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC) is a statewide association created and voluntarily supported by local electric distribution and generation & transmission cooperatives. OAEC is comprised of 30 member systems: 27 distribution electric cooperatives and three generation & transmission electric cooperatives.

Oklahoma Living is the state's largest subscription-based monthly publication, published for consumer-members of Oklahoma's rural electric cooperatives by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives since 1948.

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WE’RE WORKING HARD TAKING HIGH-SPEED INTERNET WHERE NO ONE ELSE WILL. OEC Fiber TV and Phone services also now available!

VISIT US TODAY TO CHECK AVAILABILITY

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OEC serves area wineries that thrive on patron participation Oklahoma Historical Society records indicate that the first documented winery was opened on Oklahoma Territory in 1898. Today there are approximately 52 wineries across the state. Oklahoma Electric Cooperative is proud to power a few of these operations in Lexington, Slaughterville, Tuttle and Norman. In addition to making tasty wines these enterprises have also incorporated into their business models ways of encouraging community spirit.

Canadian River Vineyards and Winery is set on a picturesque acreage due south of Norman at Highway 77 and Slaughterville Road. The business has been recently acquired by married couples Autumn and Don Bellinger and Karie and Chad Killgore. In addition to being friends and business partners, Autumn and Chad are also siblings. Although new to the 20-yearold operation, the proprietors intend to maintain and expand its already strong ties to the community. One of these ways late last year was to host fundraising activities at the winery for a member of the community in need.

Last June, Norman Police Department officer Jenny Bryan was diagnosed with a Stage 4 re-occurrence of breast cancer. Folks came out to help raise money for her battle against the disease.

“I’ve known Jenny for nine years,” Autumn Bellinger said. “She was an instructor at the YMCA, involved in the community and a really great person. She’s a single mom with four kids and when it came to my attention she had breast cancer again, Karie and I knew we had to do something to raise money for her.”

The community stepped-up supporting the food and drink event fundraiser and they were able to donate significantly to Jenny Bryan’s medical care fund.

“On a monthly basis we’re planning similar events to charitably benefit individuals or organizations,” Karie Killgore said.

As a member of the Noble and Dibble Chambers of Commerce, with children in Noble Public Schools and operations manager at McClain Bank, Killgore was already closely involved in her community and its needs.

“Being part of the community is good for business opportunities, getting to know people and networking,” Killgore said.

Activities at the winery include tastings and food pairings to celebrate Valentine’s Day, upscale couples socializing events and “Sip n Shop” with multiple vendors present.

“We’re excited that OEC serves the winery because they are presently running fiber optic cable to us,” Bellinger said. “In the past we’ve had horrible internet access but now everyone raves about their OEC internet services. OEC has always been a huge supporter of the Noble community,” CREATING COMMUNITY IN EAST NORMAN Native Spirits Winery is located on the rolling hills in east Norman at 10500 E. Lindsey Street. It’s operated by vinters Rick and Staci Vollmer.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 They boast a full menu of award winning wines that are blended, fermented, oaked, racked, filtered and bottled on site. Native Spirits has been hosting no cover-charge, live music concerts that are open to the public at the winery for ten years. In addition to Friday music evenings, one of the signature concert series is called “Songs for Sarah.” Tragically it came about as a tribute to the couple’s 21-year-old daughter Sarah Owen, who was murdered in 2015.

“Sarah had always been close to the musicians who played at the winery,” Vollmer said. “They put together the first Songs for Sarah event.

Joie and John Johnson and Derek Paul did it that first year and it was such a nice way to honor Sarah who championed the underdog and was always looking for people to help.”

Second Chance Animal Shelter was the first beneficiary of funds raised by the concert. Sarah was an animal lover with furry pets of her own.

“We’ve recently been doing those concerts to benefit the Norman Women’s Resource Center,” Vollmer said. “We’ve branched out to benefitting other charities that she would like if she were here. Second Saturdays now feature different charities every month.”

J.D. McCarty Center and Adults with Disabilities have been among recipients. As with most venues, COVID-19 has upended Native Spirits concert series.

“We’ve just wanted to give back to the community in her honor,” Vollmer said. “It’s helpful to make something good come out of our tragedy.”

A TUTTLE STAPLE Coal Creek and Summerside Vineyards and Wineries are owned and operated by Lisa and Billy Griffin. The operation is on 45 acres at N. Sara Road and Hwy 37 near Tuttle.

“We’re working on our vineyard right now and buy grapes from contract growers here in Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas,” Lisa Griffin said.

Griffin holds an associate degree in Oenology and Viticulture, learning how to make wine and care for vineyards.

“We started working on this project in 2011,” she said. “Summerside is our sister winery here at Coal Creek. It was originally located in Vinita and we bought the equipment from the owners who were retiring. All production moved to Tuttle in 2015.”

Coal Creek expanded their outdoor patio to accommodate community events. [5613200404] “We do a lot of fundraisers and have our 400 capacity event center next door,” Griffin said. “We host a lot of Tuttle and Chamber of Commerce events. There are a lot of made-in-Oklahoma products in our gift shop.”

Griffin is a Chamber board member.

“Local schools come in for their proms and Christmas parties,” she said. “I really like giving to the community and have a place people can come hang out and enjoy. Sports teams such as Bridge Creek High School wrestling do their fundraisers here every year with a corn hole tournament.”

Coal Creek hosts the Tuttle Fraternal Order of Police’s annual car show.

“We love our OEC service and haven’t had any issues,” Griffin said. “Anything that comes up is repaired quickly.”

OEC is proud to provide service for an industry that has intertwined their operations into the communities where they’re located. www.okcoop.org

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TRUE IMMYLabs thankful for reliability and rapid OEC Fiber speeds

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s COVID-19 began to spread more and more rapidly through the U.S., more specifically, the state of Oklahoma, IMMY, Inc. realized that they had the expertise, machinery, and manpower to help with the testing shortage.

They quickly formed IMMYLabs and developed a sign-up software and drive-thru system for testing

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that allowed them to swab over 100 people each hour.

Realizing the popularity of this service, they quickly opened more swabbing locations around the metro area that could also collect samples from over 100 patients within just one hour.

News of their efficient and accurate testing spread very quickly, and their testing services became more popular than they ever could have imagined.

Thousands of samples were pouring in on a daily basis.

So many sign-ups and out-going results were being processed on their in-house server that they began to see complete crashes of their entire site.

No one could sign up for a test and no one could access results until their server could catch up. Their IT department quickly diagnosed this as an internet speed issue. Then, along came OEC Fiber to save the day. OEC Fiber installed lines, set up their system and got them fully online with unbelievably fast upload and download speeds in a matter of a week or two.

According to IMMYLabs, this has been a lifesaver (literally) when it comes to being able to continuously offer a reliable and efficient testing service. Their system has seen zero crashes since switching to OEC Fiber. This includes the week before Thanksgiving where the U.S. saw its highest demand for testing to date. In that week alone, IMMYLabs tested and reported results to over 32,000 patients.

Not a single crash of their system occurred.

Dr. Sean Bauman, President and CEO of IMMY and IMMYLabs, recently remarked “OEC Fiber freaking rocks! The only problem I have is that I don’t have it at my house.”

Just like in science, medicine and now fiber connection reliability, the results speak for themselves.

Contact our commercial sales department today at 405.217.6784 for more information on getting your business connected. www.okcoop.org

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WFEC GENERATION REPORT Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), OEC's wholesale generation and transmission power provider, has an impressive renewable portfolio that includes wind, hydro and solar. OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman, began producing power in February 2017, and Tuttle's 40-acre Solar Farm began operation in March 2017. As more solar facilities come online, expect to see it added to WFEC's generation report, increasing the already robust mix of renewable energy sources.

TASTY TREATS

Episode 25: ACCESS to Solar for All

Honey-Garlic Shrimp Ingredients 1 pound large raw shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 2 tablespoons honey ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce, or more to taste 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce, or to taste 1 cup thinly sliced green onion, or to taste

39% Renewables

Directions Make sure shrimp are fully thawed and well drained. Keep in the refrigerator while you make the marinade.

Whisk garlic, honey, ginger, soy sauce, and fish sauce together in a bowl.

Add shrimp and toss thoroughly with a spatula for 2 minutes until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes; toss occasionally while marinating.

Brush a large nonstick skillet with oil and heat over high heat until you begin to see small wisps of smoke. Use tongs to immediately transfer shrimp into the hot skillet in a single layer. Set excess marinade aside.

Sear shrimp for 2 minutes, then flip over. Dump in marinade and cook for 1 minute. Turn off heat and flip shrimp once more; let sit for about 1 minute.

The marinade in the pan will reduce down to a beautiful glaze just from the residual heat in the pan. Garnish with green onion.

Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation during November 2020

To view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, visit www.okcoop.org/solar.

Visit www.okcoop.org/solar-gardentours to tour OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman.

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• 20ft gooseneck trailer flatbed trailer with new floor; gooseneck horse trailer; 3 prifert horse stalls. 481-3885.

• 4x5 bermuda round bales sprayed and fertilized, kept in barn ,$45 per bale. 830-5857.

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FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

• Custom wood growth charts, handcrafted, wood burned, fourteen stain options, pine $75, oak $85, name customization available, makes a great baby shower gift. 550-5943.

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HAY & FIREWOOD

• Sm sq straw, $5/bale; Sm sq alfalfa, $10/bale. 459-6543.

• Horse quality Teff grass hay, smsq $7; 3x3s $80 per bale; smsq straw $6, Chickasha. 320-2681.

• 5’ x6’ round bales of teff grass, $60 each, can load. 643-6313.

• Small square premium bermuda grass horse hay in 21 bale bundles, sprayed and fertilized, $175 per bundle. 850-1005.

• Round bales, Bermuda grass, Sprayed and fertilized, 5x6, Northeast Norman, $45 per bale, 5 bale minimum, Call/Text.

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• Round bale buggy, Moves one at a time behind pick-up down highway or a side-by-side, hand crank $800 or remote control for $1,200. 320-1386.

• Firewood $75 a rick, Seasoned or green, Delivery price depending on location. 365-5534.

• Large Round bales, Great Quality, East Norman, Barn kept hay $50/bale, Outside hay $40/ bale, call/Text. 760-5751.

• Wood Rack: Never been used 2 inch square tubing Very Heavy 8 ft long, 18 inches wide, 50 tall will take 24” wood, ($325). 2926299 or 620-3523.

LIVESTOCK & PETS

• Angus bull 18 mo, gentle has bred cows $1,000; 6 bred cows, 1pr, 6 weaned calves, Newalla.

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• Australian Shepherd puppies, Mini & full size; 3 BlackTri, 1 RedTri,$500 each 4 blue merle $600 each, 6 weeks old 1/17.

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• Sun conure no cage, Small rehoming fee, needs someone who can give him attention, lv msg. 589-4983.

• McNab herd dog, male, 2 yrs old, wants to work, ready to train, $200. 387-4793.

• AKC German Shepherd Puppies for sale, black/tan, solid blacks; 3 litters expected; check out my website for most questions you will have, www.gsdpuppies4salecurtisfarm-germanshepherds. com; text. 250-3062.

• For Sale or Lease: Bulls, Angus ,Hereford, Charolais and a little Aberdeen Angus. 520-1604.

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• Savage 17hmr bull barrel left hand bolt shoots great; Triple K leather holster for GP-100 6”, leave message for info.

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• Two lots at Sunset Memorial Park cemetery, Norman, in Garden of Good Shepard, $3995.

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• Belgium Browning 3006 1969, NIB $1200 several Winchester commemorative rifles, other collectible Winchesters, hunting rifles and shotguns few handguns serious calls only please. 431-0157.

• Saddles, lots of tack, endurance tenn, $550; simco buenovista, $275, old red ranger, old saddle king of calif, Newalla. 391-3688.

• Weight bench, used, 4 years old, I have the manual, willing to sell at reasonable price. 982-0670.

• Local Pecans, Unshelled $4 per lb, Shelled $10 per lb. 823-3673.

• 3 Terriums $50, b&d router $20, several electric drills $10 each, green redbud wood for smoking meats $30, wanted running small gas motor off edger or tiller etc. 684-0350.

• Gardner-Denver air hoist $1175; Airco AC/DC welder, 250 amp on wheels $385; 16 foot HD aluminum ladder $685; 10,000# recovery winch $365. 919-4340 or 308-3341.

• Canning jars, please leave message. 691-3465.

• E-Z GO B1200 Workhorse utility golf cart with dump bed $3999 Good cond, 1700 hours, new seat/windshield, gas powered, and runs well, use landscaping/ farm. 514-8413.

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• Kenmore side by side icemaker, 23ft ,White color ,$300 firm.

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• ‘18 24-ft cargo trailer, less than 4000 miles of use, $9000 new asking $4000. 253-205-5466.

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MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS

REAL ESTATE

• 15ft aliner solidwall folddown, a/c, sleeps 4, $11650: Nissan Xterra, 29,000mi, $18400, Tuttle.

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• Gulfstream 26’ Bunkhouse trailer on 2 acres, Sleeps 8, propane heat/ac, hot water tank, range sell for $3,500 cash, rent for $650 monthly. 820-1027.

• 15ft aliner solidwall folddown a/c sleeps4 $11650 nissan eterra 290000mi $18400, tuttle.

550-0387.

• Free mobile home 14X80 needs work, axels, tires; new metal roof, garden tub, good floors, OR move for scraps; Little Axe. 370-9236.

• 15ft aliner solidwall folddown a/c sleeps 4 $11,650 nissan xterra, 29000mi, $18400, Tuttle. 550 0387.

• 2006 Keystone Sprinter 36 foot 2 slide outs 2 bedrooms full size refrigerator everything works $5,000. 609-7840 or 250-5876.

• ‘04 Pace Aarow 36B MH,3 slideouts, 8L chey engine, Allison Trans, 65K miles, non smokers, no pets, one owner, $25,000, near Purcell. 642-2094.

• Thinking of selling your home on an acreage? Contact a Metro Brokers acreage specialist, www.

OkRealtySolutions.com/HomeSeller/, call or text 417-1849 to get started today.

• 1 acre 3500+sq ft home, 30x50 bldg, cellar, well, Tuttle area, county taxes, great location, owner motivated! 309K appraisal, asking $265,000, text. 232-4455.

• 60-80 acres, rolling hills, views, wooded, hunter’s paradise, lots of trees, Highway 9 and Harrah Rd. 314-0755.

• Need somebody to help my older parents develop 80 acres, 15 min east of Norman, so they can retire, they were taken advantage of by a local lender and need help.

366-0722.

• 3 bed 2bath 1500SF, totally renovated, new CH&A, new everything, vaulted ceiling, Sky lights, new windows & siding, on 2+ Acres, 1 mile from boat dock at T-Bird, 2 miles from Casino on Peebly Rd, $137,500 serious inquiries only. 990-9235.

Serving Norman & the surrounding area since 1891 Non Profit, Perpetual Care

Financing available

Storage Sheds

No Interest up to 2 yrs

Solutions as unique as your storage needs

CaSh or rent-to-own

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

20’ and 40’ Containers

Better Barns We Have CULVERTS, Too!

Steel Garage/Shop

405-872-7433 www.betterbarns.net

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Winter Specials

Serving the metro since 1973 Construction and Repair

Are YOU or someone you know looking for a career?

Bob Usry & Sons, Inc. is hiring!

Journeyman plumber position available.

1800 Industrial Blvd. Norman, OK 73069

364-1001 or

khyde@bobusry.com

CLASSIFIED ADS

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

WANTED

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, 39 yrs exp.

245-5502 or 381-2007.

• American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business.

Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007.

• Backhoe & tractor work: low rates. free estimates, 405-409-4020.

• 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. 496-5265.

• Jim’s Painting & Remodeling:interior & exterior wallpaper, popcorn ceiling removal, sheetrock repairs, texture, power washing, deck and fence staining, free estimates, quality work, 20yrs experience & insured. 366-0722.

• JL Painting: Commercial & residential sheetrock, wood repairs, custom texturing, interior/exterior, insured, free estimates. 314-0755.

• Clint’s Lawn Car: mowing, weed trimming and edging; one to five acres; Newcastle, Blanchard, Tuttle and Bridge Creek; I’m a Veteran with years of lawn care experience.

229-1046.

• “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495.

• Sunshine Realty LLC: Rhonda Simmons Broker Owner, Residential, Commercial, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Service buyers/sellers throughout Oklahoma, active licenses #142160 & #175498, call or text Rhonda (405) 808-0705, Cody Simmons, Realtor® (405) 2032449 active license #183016, or Paul Turner, Realtor® (405) 590-5580 active license #184666. www.sunshinerealty. realtor.

CASH LOANS ON QUALITY GUNS

WANTED

WINCHESTERS, COLT WINCHESTERS, COLT,, BROWNING, and other Guns BROWNING

WE BUY GUNS

(Fair Top Prices Paid) Rifles - Handguns - Shotguns We have over 2,000 New & Used Guns In Stock In Front MUSTANG PAWN and GUN of Water Tower

376-3833

Tue-Sat 9-6 • 126 W Hwy 152

CONFIDENTIAL COURTEOUS SERVICE

STrucTural PiPe SaleS We build:

Cattleguards H-Posts Corner Posts Triangle Pipe Racks

QUICK CASH LOANS ON MOST FIREARMS

• Pasture for cattle only in McClain County. 520-1604.

• Looking for canning jars and pressure canner. 485-4340.

• 2 Cemetary plots at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in OKC. 213-8530.

• Free old wooden fence wanted, Norman area, Please leave message. 303-720-3615.

• Fabrication equipment for the shop, welders, electric motors, diesel engines, portable.

308-5742.

• A good Metal Detector, call with what you have, voice/text.

641-7582.

• Looking for Canning jars, pressure canner, dehydrator, propane camp stove and upright freezer. 485-4340.

• Wanted tractors dead or alive, any kind any size, quick response.

641-7728 or 352-4816.

• Wanted private party 66-67 tempest 1972-81 firebird or other later projects also looking motorhome must be low miles clean up to 30000$ Text.

779-6384.

• Salvaged tractors, later models, 1960-2020, any size and brand, 2- or 4-wheel drive, quick response. 641-7728.

WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMS

• FSBO 2 bdrm farm house, 280 acres crop land/pasture in SW OK, well, septic, barn, grain bin, creek, borders river, hunter’s paradise, $1550/acre. 659-5681.

Perfect for:

Corrals Barns Fences

All sizes custom-cut pipe

“The PiPe Man” 405-207-0101 We Now Have Culverts Call for sizes & prices • We Deliver www.okcoop.org

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CLASSIFIED ADS

• Greg Moore Excavation: Septic systems, grading, backhoes, dozer, driveways gravel or concrete, building pads, BBB accredited, service and honesty is our goal. 388-5430.

• Meyer Masonry: Brick, block, rock, 35yrs exp, free estimates.

Keith, 527-4934 or 443-5668.

• Tractor work, brush hogging, box blade. 365-7572.

• Tractor repair 40 years exp, Slaughterville. 365-7572.

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• 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.

• Taylor Auto Sales: 634-3565.

• Affordable lawncare and mowing: weeding, spraying, some tree work, Noble to Lexington area, call Jim at 693-5341.

Moreno Disposal and Demolition, Inc. (405) 996-0390

• 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.

• Johnny’s Horse Shoeing & Trimming: 761-0214 • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362.

• Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084.

• Portable buildings: 8x12 mini barn $1835 or $84.95/ mo, 10x16 lofted barn $3045.00 or $140.97/ mo, 12x24 portable garage $5395 or $249.77/mo. 405-872-0338 or lagene@bargainbarnsusa. com.

POWER JACK FOUNDATION REPAIR 423 S Porter Ave Norman, OK 73071 405-321-8999 877-321-8999

Call for a free estimate Statewide Service Member of BBB In business for over 35 years

Steel driven piers with a transferable lifetime warranty

WWW.POWERJACKFOUNDATION.NET

LOAFING SHED KITS PAINTED MODELS INCLUDE:

Building farm ponds & private lakes in OEC’s service area.

“Wealth is not measured in dollars.”

Farm Pond and Lake Construction

13X24..............$2,277 13X36..............$2,777 13X48..............$3,777

MORE OPTIONS AVAILABLE, CALL FOR DETAILS

SHOWN WITH 4X4 POSTS, UPGRADABLE TO 6X6

OKLAHOMA’S SOURCE FOR:

GRASS TRIMMERS & CHAINSAWS TACK & VETERINARY SUPPLIES LIVESTOCK FEED & HAY POULTRY & SUPPLIES Bulldozers & Trackhoes LAWN & GARDEN PET FOOD Call Bruce FENCING 580-641-1952 (405) 741-4400 | 7200 S. SOONER RD. OKC LUMBER Along with Fence Rows • Land Clearing Building Pads • Shearing

PRICES GOOD THRU 2/28/21

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CLASSIFIED ADS

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x40=$19,300; 40x60=$32,400; 40 x 100 = $51,000, price includes concrete & installation. 405-872-0338 or bargainbarnsusa.com.

• Bargains Barns: 18x21 steel carport=$1195; 12x31 RV cover=$2085; 20 x 21 garage=$4285; 24x31 garage=$6195, financing available. 405-872-0338 or

• Clean up & haul off: trash & debris from properties and building interiors. For a professional, neatly finished job, call Jerry Richardson, insured, references. 850-0577.

• Tractor work: gravel drives, brushoging, tree work, dirt work, tilling, finish mowing. 808-8202

• CL Williams Excavating Services LLC: Water lines, sewer lines, septic systems, storm shelters, footings, driveways, trenching and more. DEQ certified, bonded and insured.

Call for free estimate. 226-2930.

• Brush hogging: box blading, driveway work, etc, MIke Matthews. 397-2124.

• Seamless Guttering: Country Ridge Enterprises New installation or replacement, repairs, clean out and leaf guard. Local Norman company.

Insured *Free Estimates* Call James. (405)623-2354.

• Jimmie’s Sewing Machine Repair: Blanchard, OK. 387-3313.

• Roll off dumpsters: We carry all sizes of roll off dumpsters. call today for a free quote 405-618-0080.

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Exterior • Commercial Residential • Sheetrock

314-0755 / 366-0722

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