February 2017 by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative

OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Your trusted energy advisor

Volume 65, Issue 8

February 2017

CO OP NEWS

Oklahoma Electric

OEC ADDS SOLAR POWER TO RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO PAGE 8

Board of Trustees John Jensen, President District6Trustee@okcoop.org

District 6

Percy Moreu, Vice President

Ronnie Grover, Sec. Treasurer

Mike Argo, Asst. Sec. Treasurer

Rusty Grissom

Shirley Idleman

Danny Watters

Bob Usry

Ronnie Tharp

District2Trustee@okcoop.org District4Trustee@okcoop.org District1Trustee@okcoop.org District3Trustee@okcoop.org District5Trustee@okcoop.org District7Trustee@okcoop.org District8Trustee@okcoop.org District9Trustee@okcoop.org

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Senior Management Co-op Manager...............................Patrick Grace Chief Financial Officer.........Preston O’Brien, CPA VP of Engineering...........................Thad Peterson VP of Operations.........................Randy Simmons VP of Administration...........................Jonna Buck VP of HR and Legal Services............Tracy Mowdy VP of Metering................................John Spencer

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News is published monthly by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, 242 24th Ave. NW, Norman, OK 73069, (USPS865-700). 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 $500 Each month, OEC will pay $50 to the two coop 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 Relations department at 217-6708.

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Patrick Grace, CEO Here at OEC, we strive to improve our members' quality of life through the safe delivery of highly reliable, reasonably priced electric service, innovative energy programs and exceptional member service. One of those innovative energy programs kicks off next month, and I'm excited for you to have the opportunity to experience savings on your electric bill. The Co-op Home Energy Efficiency Program — the result of a pilot program we conducted in 2016 — offers free home energy audits and detailed return-on-investment reports to members. This program is intended to provide answers and solutions to those of you looking to cut your energy costs. As your trusted energy advisor, we want to see your bottom line benefited before ours, and this programs helps us do just that. It might seem counterintuitive that, as an electricity provider, we encourage consumers to use less of the service we provide. But, we are also your trusted energy advisor and know when our members — who are also our neighbors — and their families prosper, everyone wins. We invite any OEC member living in a single-family house or larger to apply for this free service at www.OKNM.coop. We will send an energy efficiency expert from Precise Building Performance to your home to conduct the audit. He will then provide you with a detailed report that includes steps you can take to make your home more energy efficient. I believe this is an especially useful program for those who live in older homes. Today's homes are built to be somewhat efficient, but if you believe your home is capable of using less energy, we hope you let us help you find ways to reduce it — and also save money. We continually search for ways to look out for our members and their pocketbooks. Find more ways you can save on energy consumption and costs at www.okcoop.org or call one of our efficiency specialists at 321-2024. We are proud to serve our members by offering this free service and appreciate you trusting us to be your energy advisor.

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OEC offering free home energy audits

NRECA announces scholarships for former Youth Tour winners and future electrical engineers

Norman and Tuttle students named winners of Leadership Summit

OEC becomes first co-op in Oklahoma to begin operation of a metropolitan solar facility

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ORU REPORT

ORU OPERATION ROUND UP OEC FOUNDATION, INC.

OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Betty Allen • Leroy Bayliff Alan Davenport • Harlen Fipps Ronnie Fulks • Vivian Gibson Vickie Gray • Carla Kimberling Beckie Turner • Joyce Wallace

Next Meeting March 7 Applications Due February 26 Applications available at www.okcoop.org/ORU OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 12/15/16..............................$127,864.56 January deposit....................$19,308.71 Interest.............................$145.67 Checks issued.......................-$1,165.00 Approved, not paid...............-$10,629.99 Ending balance 1/10/17......$135,523.95 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking 4

OEC Foundation board approves over $30,000 in grants The OEC Foundation, Inc. board of directors met Jan. 19 and approved over $30,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations, families and individuals. "We are always happy to be able to help these organizations who do so much good for our communities," said Joyce Wallace, board president. "It wouldn't be possible without the generosity of thousands of OEC members." [3033185334] The board awarded $9,200 to Transition House, a nonprofit located in Norman that provides tools for sustaining mental wellness with skills development, supportive care and advocacy. The funds will be used for personal household essentials for clients in recovery. "Transition House is extremely grateful for the many years of support OEC has provided," said Transition House Executive Director Bonnie Peruttzi. "Your support has enabled people to have essentials they need as they are focusing their time and energy on recovering from serious mental illness." The board also awarded $3,740 to Among Friends Activity Center for an exercise bike specially designed for those with physical limitations, as well as $3,000 each to Center for Children and Families, Cleveland County Court-Appointed Special Advocates

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(CASA) and Friends of the Mustang Public Library. Dibble Senior Citizens received $2,500 for food, supplies and equipment. Eight individuals and families received assistance for items and services ranging from the construction of a handicap accessible ramp, dentures, vision care, dental care and other healthcare needs. "Making a difference in a family and in the wellbeing of children is very fulfilling," Wallace said. "We are grateful for the OEC members who participate in Operation Round Up." Grants from the Operation Round Up program are made possible thanks to OEC members who elect to round up their bills to the nearest dollar each month. The accumulated change is granted to organizations, individuals and families in OEC's service area via the Operation Round Up program. Grant recipients are not required to be OEC members, and grants may not be issued for utility bills, rent or mortgage payments. Applications — individual/family and organizational — may be found at www.okcoop.org/ORU. Those submitted by Feb. 26 will be reviewed at a meeting March 7. Contact Tory Tedder-Loffland at 217-6726 or ORU@okcoop.org if you have any questions about the program or the application process.

Photo courtesy of Northfork Electric Cooperative, located in Sayre, OK.

OEC sends crews to assist sister co-op following Winter Storm Jupiter Local weathermen predicted a destructive, tumultuous ice storm would hit Oklahoma — potentially OEC’s service area — and leave thousands of electric consumers statewide without power. On Jan. 13, that’s exactly what happened. While OEC's members dodged this ice storm, named Winter Storm Jupiter, our friends to the north and west did not. Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC) began receiving mutual aid requests Jan. 14 from the hardest hit co-ops. OEC responded immediately by sending a six-man crew to Northwestern Electric Co-op. During the following days and weeks, additional overhead and underground construction crews assisted the most heavily impacted co-op, located in Woodward, with its restoration efforts. Tri-County Electric Cooperative in the panhandle and Cimarron Electric Cooperative also experienced widespread damage, along with several other co-ops. Collectively, nine coops sent mutual aid crews to assist the northwestern part of the state. As of Jan. 15, OAEC reported 16,530 electric co-op consumers across Oklahoma without power due to the storm.

CO-OP NEWS

Apply now for your free home energy audit Do you live in an older home? Is your house drafty? Do you have rooms that are uncomfortable in the winter and summer months? OEC can help with the new — and FREE — Co-op Home Energy Efficiency Program. WHAT DOES THE HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM OFFER? A home energy efficiency expert from Precise Building Performance conducts a whole-home energy audit. The audit tests your home's ability to seal in heat and air, checks for potential duct leakage and ensures an adequate amount of attic insulation. Members will receive a detailed report on site along with projected retrofit costs and return-on-investment of the project if the member decides to move forward. The audit and detailed report are provided free of charge. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM? The Home Energy Efficiency Program is available only to residential members living in single-family houses and larger. However, members residing in mobile homes are welcome to enroll and will receive helpful resources including specific ways they can cut energy costs. This information can also be viewed at www.okcoop.org. I MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS. WHEN AND HOW DO I ENROLL? Members may visit www.OKNM.coop, fill out some basic information, including their account number, and select "OEC" from the list of co-ops. A member of Precise Building Performance will contact you to schedule your audit — which will take place in March or April. Audits will continue throughout the year, as members enroll. Members may also find do-it-yourself efficiency projects at www.OKNM. coop, as well as a link to Precise Building Performance's list of resources. For more information, contact Daniel Lofland, energy efficiency and solutions specialist, at 405-217-6631 or daniel.lofland@okcoop.org

Scholarship opportunities announced for former Youth Tour winners, future engineers

he National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) announced two scholarship opportunities for former Youth Tour winners and students pursuing careers in the rural engineering field. "This will be the fourth year the Youth Tour Alumni scholarships are offered, which is one $10,000 winner and four additional $1,000 winners," said OEC Education and Outreach Coordinator Tory Tedder-Loffland." In 2015, a 2012 OEC Youth Tour winner, Hayden Hefner from Bridge Creek, won the $10,000 scholarship! We know we have youth in our area more than capable of winning these scholarships."

YOUTH TOUR ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS The Glenn English Youth Tour Alumni Scholarship committee is proud to have awarded $56,000 to Youth Tour alumni since starting the program in 2014. To be eligible, applicants must — among other criteria — be a U.S. citizen, have participated in Youth Tour and be working on completing his/her first undergraduate degree. 6

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NEXT GENERATION RURAL ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS The interest and success of the Youth Tour Alumni scholarship has inspired the Glenn English Scholarship Committee to partner with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Rural Electric Power Conference (IEEE-REPC) to add an additional opportunity: The Next Generation Rural Engineering Scholarship. Each year, the committee will award two $2,000 scholarships to college students seeking a career in the rural electric engineering fields. Applicants of the Next Generation Rural Engineering scholarship are not required to be former Youth Tour participants. Application portals open Feb. 1 for both scholarships. Links can be found at www.okcoop.org/youth. Both application deadlines are April 1. Winners will be selected and notified in mid-July. Visit www.okcoop.org/youth for complete lists of eligibility requirements and application instructions.

EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP

Meet the 2017 Leadership Summit scholarship winners OEC awarded two $250 scholarships in January: one to Beth Armstrong of Tuttle and one to Sean Boyles of Norman. The two stellar students were selected to attend the 2017 Leadership Summit, a one-day leadership workshop where those in attendance learn team-building and leadership skills. The Summit will be held in February after being postponed from its original date due to hazardous weather conditions. Beth Armstrong, a sophomore at Mulberry Grove School, is very active in 4-H, a global network of youth organizations whose mission is engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development. She is an award-winning speech presenter and has won numerous awards and scholarships for her volunteer work. In 2014, she helped organize a volunteer campaign and successfully opened a library in Tuttle. "After losing at the polls to get a tax-funded library, these citizens and I decided to open an all-volunteer, all-donation library," said Armstrong. "After two years of working toward this goal, we opened a library in May 2014." Sean Boyles, a junior at Community Christian School in Norman, is active in athletics while remaining at the top

of his class academically. His many volunteer hours and involvement organizing activities at his school have opened the door for many leadership opportunities. "Learning leadership is a process," said Boyles. "My first steps toward leadership were scary, but I learned that you just jump in and go, even when you have doubts." Armstrong and Boyles will represent OEC at the Summit, where they will be joined by peers from across the state who represent our sister co-ops. Rhett Laubach, founder of YourNextSpeaker, LLC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a well-respected, trained youth leadership developer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will conduct the program, to be held at the Chesapeake Boathouse in downtown Oklahoma City. Leadership Summit is part of OEC's youth development initiative, L.E.A.R.N.: Leading, Educating, Advancing and Rewarding the Next generation. L.E.A.R.N. encompasses the catalog of youth programs OEC offers to students, teachers and schools in our service area. For more information, contact Education and Outreach Coordinator Tory TedderLoffland at tory@okcoop.org or visit www.okcoop.org/youth.

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR A FREE TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. AS PART OF OEC'S YOUTH TOUR CONTEST IS FEB. 20. VISIT WWW.OKCOOP.ORG/ YOUTHTOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION! www.okcoop.org

RENEWABLE ENERGY

SOLAR POWER EXPANDS RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO

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When OEC's Solar Garden begins functioning this economically competitive over the next few years, and we month, it will be the first of its kind in an Oklahoma will learn more the longer it is in production. metropolitan area. Located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77, “By the end of year one, year three, year five, etc., we will its 250 kilowatt (kW) output capacity is set to become part be very knowledgeable of not only its true cost and benefit, of Western Farmers Electric Cooperative's (WFEC, OEC’s but also its maintenance, performance over time and ability wholesale power supplier) already impressive renewable to handle Oklahoma’s ever-changing weather patterns,” said portfolio. Grace. “Adding solar to the generation mix is a natural next step While other co-ops and utilities across the state have for us and WFEC,” said OEC CEO Patrick Grace. “For over elected to offer the output of their solar facilities to a decade, WFEC has been constructing wind farms and consumers on a subscription basis, OEC, after careful generating wind and hydro power. Many people may not consideration, found it to be more cost-effective and more realize how renewable its mix already is, and solar will only beneficial in the long run to make it available to everyone. increase it.” [4012218303] Members are not required to take any action and will As your trusted begin receiving the energy advisor, OEC benefits of solar constantly seeks power as soon as ways to improve our the Solar Garden Our members can be proud knowing members’ quality of begins operation — the electricity powering their homes life through the safe albeit the beneifts and businesses is more clean and delivery of highly will be somewhat reliable, reasonably minimal until more environmentally-friendly than ever before. priced electric solar facilities are service, innovative constructed and energy programs and more solar power is exceptional member service. OEC’s new Solar Garden is an added to the renewable mix. innovative approach to ensuring this mission is carried out. “Our members can still be proud knowing the electricity The 250 kW Solar Garden is the first of two solar projects powering their homes and businesses is more clean and adding to the renewable mix. The second, Tuttle’s 4 megawatt environmentally-friendly than ever before,” said Grace. Solar Farm, will be operational later this year. OEC will also offer tours of the Solar Garden to Currently, WFEC operates 10 wind farms, mostly in showcase the technology of solar panels and emphasize southwestern Oklahoma and New Mexico. In 2015, 30 safety when working with them. The close proximity to an percent of the power generated by WFEC came from those OEC substation directly demonstrates how the solar power wind farms and hydropower facilities. That number will only generated from the Solar Garden makes its way to the increase as more solar facilities go online in 2017. electric grid. Just like wind was a fraction of the generation mix when Contact Daniel Lofland, 217-6631 or daniel.lofland@ it first came online 10 years ago, solar will be the same okcoop.org, to schedule a tour or for more information on for a while. Solar power has the potential to become very OEC’s renewable energy portfolio or visit www.okcoop.org.

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AROUND THE CO-OP

Mike Hooper retires after 37 years of service to OEC Chief Meter Technician Mike Hooper spent 37 years at OEC, most of them in the Metering department. Employees and retirees gathered Jan. 4 for a breakfast in his honor and to bid him farewell. Congratulations, Mike, and thank you for your nearly four decades of committed service to OEC.

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Tasty Treats ORU REPORT

By Brianna Wall

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• BOGO Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Garden of Apostles Spaces A & B $4,000. 569-2399. • Adjustable, professional 3’x5’ Drafting table w/extras, VGC, $450; Tire: Dominator radial A/S tire, 31x10 ½ R15 LT, brand new, pd $200 will take less, make offer. 432-6343 or 626-6392. • New 22 joints 3/4” electrical conduits, 20’L, $3/joint; Small office refrigerator, $20; Going out of horse business, lots of tack for sale, reasonable prices, show blankets, saddles, tack. 620-5238. • Genuine NASCAR Skin from Year Monte Carlo, $100. 641-7582.

• 2 adjoining cemetary plots at Arlington Memory Gardens, 3400 N Midwest Blvd, plots selling for $3495, asking $5800. 370-4483. • 2 Simon Lee power leather recliners, nearly new, $1,500 for the pair; motorcycle bags, and cover for late model yamaha cruiser. 831-3766. • 8n ford tractor large rustic wood slabs beams table tops craft wood. 820-0618.

Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats • ‘00 Bass Tracker fishing boat, good cond; ’73 Johnson motor, needs work, $1,000 for both; ‘00 Weekend Warrior, 26ft, toy hauler, $6,500. 579-3424.

• ‘06 Surveyor SV302, 32 ft travel trailer, slide out, great condition, air, heat, enclosed underbelly, new tires, garaged, $9,500 OBO. 664-8964. • 15ft Aliner solid wall folddown only1200#, $11,650; ‘14 Nissan Xterra 13,000mi $21750, Tuttle. 550-0387. • ‘97 31 ½ ft Holiday Rambler Motor Home, new fridge, transmission and suspension, sleeps 6, books for $15,000, will take $9,995. 642-5799. • ‘05 TrailCruiser 5thwheel, 28’ w/removable gooseneck adapter,12’ slideout, new tires, satellite antenna, $11,500. 580-763-1992.

• ‘11 BassTracker ProTeam 175TXW boat w/trlr, 17ft 7in 60Hp Mercury motor, very good condition, $9,500. 613-5710.

Real Estate • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101. • 6 acres, has well and electric, located east of Noble 180th & Maguire, $27,000. 899-4261. • 120 acres live creek some woods nice hay fields, 3bed brick home recently remodeled, all or split $4k to $6k per acre, Marty. 623-4685.

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CLASSIFIED ADS • 5 acres appx 1mile S of Draper Lake, Moore school district, perfect dream home site, $100k, call for details. 885-7283, lv msg. • 5 acres, wooded, hickory, blackjack, cedar trees, fenced, 6½ miles from Little River State Park, Thunderbird Lake, $30,000. 899-7203. • FSBO, Lg metal building for a business, w/home to live in, so you can walk to work, loc on a little less than two acres, on a corner of I-35, call or text for photos. 650-2521.

• 75 acres 11 Miles south of Blanchard on Highway 76, $3K per acre. 485-3533. • Redecorated, 3bd, brick, 1½ bath, large sunroom, new H&A, range, water heater, bathroom fixtures, carpet, ceramic tile, oversize garage, Noble, must see. 590-2258 or 872-7808. • Want to sell your acreage property? Contact Metro Brokers Acreage Specialist, www.OkRealtySolutions.com, call or text to get started today. 417-1849.

• FSBO Willow Springs Newcastle area, 3 bed/3 bath, oversized detached garage, 2900sf on 2 acres, large bedrooms with walk in closets, lg kitchen & living, call/text. 802-2575. • 488 Acres MOL, wooded, one pond, Southwest of Tribbey on blacktop. 376-4575. • 40 acres in Goldsby on East Cottonwood Rd $8,000/acre. 401-4012. • Nice, clean 1763 sq ft Norman house for sale, 3 bd, detached garage, carport, covered patio, fenced yard, call Larry. 620-1404.

• 2.85 acres in Wolf Creek Addition, Washington Schools, great place to build your dream home. 990-1380. • Price Slashed! Instant Equity! Unique 3650+ House/Business, separate meters, 30x50 bldg, new carpet, Tuttle. 232-4455. • Comm Bldg for lease, 2800 sf, part office, part shop, great location at I-35 and Ladd Rd, available March 1st. 288-2529. • 2.82 acres of land, 16400 125th St, Lexington, water well dug, land sits beside 10-15 acre lake, $25,000. 740-3516.

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CLASSIFIED ADS 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. • Bluegrass jamming (5-9:15 pm), Pre-show (6:15 pm), Concert (6:30 pm); February 11, 2017; 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. 405-677-7515.

Wanted • Looking to adopt a small, indoor, house broken dog, breed or sex not really an issue. 249-2812. • Need someone to help around home and acreage: Mowing, edging, cleanup, some repairs to sprinkle system, bunk room available, reference a must, Newcastle area. 580-421-6642. • Interested in 2 lots in Blanchard Cemetery, call/text. 650-9489. • Standard size jennies. 321-0095.

• Travel trailer, small one bedroom will be used as a temporary residence during construction of new home, will consider rental or purchase. 596-8755. • Ham radio gear, radios, amps, Morse code, antennas, etc. 641-7582. • Cars, trucks, SUVs, running or not, no titles OK. 537-9788. • I buy old cars, trucks, RVs & busses to scrap. 314-7877. • Vintage Barbie dolls and accessories from 1959 through 1973, call/text. 250-3394.

Business • Guitar lessons: $10/hr. 697-8531. • Have Mop, Will Travel: Elizabeth Johnson, housecleaning 25 yrs experience, finger print background check, norman area, references provided. 820-9587. • BRICK BLOCK STONE: work 35 yrs exp mailboxes repair, tuckpointing, free est no job too small call, Todd 239-9373.

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• Handyman: Doors, window, drywall repair, 35 yrs exp, free est, no job too small, Todd 239-9373. • Ricky Stapleton Autos: Having trouble selling your vehicle? We can help! Call or stop by, 6152777, Norman. • Yard cleanup: Fence repair, fence installation, mowing, small tree trimming. 990-1084 or 360-8091. • Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084.

• “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230. • 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, 3292230 or 779-5362. • Meyer Masonry: BRICK, BLOCK, ROCK, 35yrs exp, free estimates. Keith, 527-4934.

• Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101. • 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. • Bob’s Dozer Service & Dump Truck: House pads, dirt, gravel, sand, concrete. Licensed, bonded & insured. 35yrs experience. 620-4371. • Dirt & Gravel Work: Tilling, brushhog, front-end loader, dirt & gravel work, boxblade, tree removal, yard clean-up, fences. Kevin, 365-6875 or 872-9576.

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• GM 03-07 Speedometer Repair: $100. 213-8014. • Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x50 = $19,500; 40x60=$28,500. Cost includes concrete, financing available. 872-0338. • Bargain Barns: 18x21 steel carport=$795; 12x31 RV cover= $1,605; 20x21 garage=$3,510; 24x31 garage =$5,250. Financing available. 872-0338. • Rent to Own Portable Buildings: 8x12=$1,625; 8x16= $2,025; 10x16= $2,950. No credit check. 872-0338.

• Shipping Containers: Great secure storage. Used & one-trip 40’ & 20’ shipping containers, low as $2,375. We deliver. 405-783-4370. • Argo Siding & Windows: Make your home ready for winter; 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.

• W o n d e r l a n d Woodcraft: custom wood projects, furniture repair, restoration and misc. Russell, 872-1294 or 887-5870. • Eichler Lawn Care: Servicing Moore/Norman area, commercial/residential, fall clean up, tree trimming, shrub trimming, leaf removal, free estimates. 496-3966. • Concrete services: specializing in foundations for metal buildings, driveways, patios, etc. 405-667-8558.

• Jerry Richardson Ent. LLC: Tree trimming, cut down, haul off. Use 70 ft. reach bucket truck. Storm debris, estate/ general cleanup & removal. References. 850-0577.

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