Oklahoma Electric Co-op News January 2023

Recently, two substations were targeted with gunfire in central North Carolina, resulting in physical damage to the site and a blackout in the wider region. The electric system is integral to our daily lives, providing reliable and consistent power to get us through the day. Unfortunately, the electric system is not without risks such as this. Substations are exposed to elements like storms, fire, theft and vandalism. These are all threats to the system, but securing and protecting the grid is a top priority of Oklahoma Electric Cooperative and other companies in the electric sector.

Staying ahead of these challenges is a collaborative effort, and co-ops work alongside industry partners, peer organizations, government agencies and local officials to share information and strengthen our systems. Take, for example, the Franklin substation that caught fire from copper theft 10 years ago.

The incident caused months of reconstruction, but fortunately, the community regained power quickly due to temporary mobile stations provided by our wholesale power provider Western Farmers Electric Cooperative. This is just a small example of how electric cooperatives incorporate multiple layers of protection across our systems to monitor and secure critical infrastructure from natural and man-made threats.

We also protect critical substations with a combination of tools and tactics - including locks, physical barriers, security cameras and more.

For OEC, we reflect this value in our investments in system planning, including system hardening and strengthening reliability. In 2021, we began planning the Adaptively Controlled Electric System project, or ACES. The project includes 11 devices impacting four electric feeders and three substations in the Norman and Noble area. These devices help our system "self-heal" during outages. Since the project launched in October 2021, outages in this area have decreased by nearly 40%. To learn more about our system planning venture, visit link.okcoop.org/reliability.

We continuously monitor, evaluate and prepare for threats to the grid. Rest assured, we are prepared to respond and restore your power quickly in the case of external interference in our electric system.

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ronnie Tharp, President 9

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Shirley Idleman, Vice President

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Electric Co-ops Go the Extra Mile for You

A Seat at the Table

Electric co-ops serve 8 consumers per mile of power lines. Other electric utilities serve 32 consumers per mile.

Even though we serve fewer consumers along the lines, that won’t stop us from going the extra mile for you, our members we’re proud to serve.

OEC manager of system engineering, Nick Shumaker, was named the Chair of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Engineering Subcommittee for Power Quality and Reliability.

The committee, comprised of experts in their field, makes it their mission to prepare electric cooperatives for the challenges and opportunities of the future by helping cooperatives to strengthen their system reliability and enhance power quality, Shumaker said.

"I am honored to have my work in electric reliability recognized and look forward to supporting the entire cooperative community," Shumaker said.

As the chair, Shumaker oversees the committee's collaboration with industry partners such as the Electric Power Research Institute to provide research on system hardening, new technologies and infrastructure reliability.

Congratulations, Nick Shumaker!

Learn more about NRECA's reliability and security resources at cooperative.com/topics/ reliability-security/Pages/default.aspx

OEC engineer named subcommittee chair

LEADERSHIP. FRIENDSHIPS. LIFE CHANGING.

CALLING ALL JUNIORS

YOU COULD WIN A TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.! JUNE 16-22, 2023

ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP

The Oklahoma Rural Electric Youth Tour is an annual, weeklong, all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., open to select high school juniors (seniors-to-be) who attend schools located in co-op service areas.

PART 1: COMMUNITY PROJECT

Cooperatives are businesses created by like-minded people to address a common unmet need. Cooperatives come in all shapes and sizes, but they all hold to the seven Cooperative Principles and core values of selfhelp, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. This is what makes the cooperative difference.

ASSIGNMENT: Imagine you are granted $500 to create a project benefitting your community. How would you utilize the funds? Create a project proposal outlining your project using the sample template as a basis.

PART 2: COMMUNITY PROJECT PROMOTION

An event, fundraiser, or community initiative will only succeed if people know and care about it.

ASSIGNMENT: Create a promotional video for your community project*. (Max: 2 min/2 MB)

*Find tips for creating your video at okcoop. org/YouthTour

Scan here to learn more and apply!

PART 3: LETTER TO A LEADER

Oklahoma Youth Tour allows students to see the government working up close. During our day on Capitol Hill, we walk the halls of Congress, visit with members of the Oklahoma federal delegation, and tour the U.S. Capitol. Being an informed and active constituent is an important civic duty.

ASSIGNMENT: Write a professional letter to an elected official about an issue important to you. This could be the issue surrounding your community project or an unrelated issue.

*Find examples of elected officials and ways to contact them at okcoop.org/YouthTour

NEW YEAR NEW SAVINGS

Keep energy costs low and your house warm this winter

by JoMarie Ramsey

The turkeys are eaten, the presents unwrapped, new year’s kisses kissed and just like that, the holiday season has drawn to a close, but winter’s chill remains. As we head into the long stretch of winter, now is the perfect opportunity to review some easy energy efficiency tips from our Energy Efficiency & Solutions Specialist, Daniel Lofland. Keep warm indoors, and make a real difference in reducing energy costs by reading our nine energy efficiency tips!

1. Take Advantage of Heat from the Sun. That big beautiful glowing ball in the sky casts a ton of heat. Why not open the blinds and curtains in your home and let the sun do its job? When sunlight makes its way into the home, it heats up whatever objects it hits for free! However, please only use this advice in the winter for obvious reasons. We do not need to make our air conditioners work any harder than they already do in the summer.

2. Cover Drafty Windows Let’s take this further than simply “covering” drafty windows. If you have a drafty window, seal it up rather than just covering it. Unless your cover creates a proper air barrier, drafts still make their way into the home. Caulk window sills where the window meets sheetrock to ensure no outside air makes it into the home.

3. Adjust the Temperature. Adjusting thermostats is the obvious answer for the most savings. Depending on many factors, adjusting temperature can save up to a 4 to 8% per degree decrease in heating or increase in cooling temperature. In effect, it decreases the cost of the heating and cooling portion of your bill. If you have a heat pump, we recommend finding the temperature that best suits you and your family and leaving it there. Making temperature changes on a heat pump can make the system think it needs help to increase the temperature. Heat pumps increase the temperature in the form of auxiliary heating, which means turning on a bunch of blow dryers to help heat the home. As you can imagine, that is not efficient for your energy bills.

4. Find and Seal Leaks. There are specific places to look for leaks in a home, such as plumbing penetrations,

window casings and doors. To find more typical in-home leakage areas, sign up for our Home Energy Consultation Program at okcoop.org/ hecp/, and our energy auditors will run a test called a "blower door" which highlights any air leaking in the home.

5. Maintain Your Heating. Systems. Scheduling routine service of your heat and air conditioning systems helps ensure they operate as efficiently as possible. We recommend replacing air filters monthly during peak usage seasons such as winter and summer. Those systems depend on airflow, and a clogged filter restricts that airflow. If you are an Amazon user, try the subscribe and save function to schedule air filter deliveries every month, so reminders literally come in the mail! 6205421006

6. Reduce Heat Loss from the Fireplace. While not using your fireplace, make sure the dampener is in the closed position. If the dampener is open and the fireplace is not in use, it is like having a window open in your home.

7. Lower Water Heating Costs. We recommend keeping water heater temperatures at 115 to 120 degrees. This will not only save money but will also prevent scalding. We also recommend installing a water heater timer to save more money. Timers allow control of how often the water heater actually needs to kick on and heat water, think high usage times like mornings and evenings. OEC even offers a rebate of $50 for them!

8. Lower Holiday Lighting Costs. Using LEDs for Christmas lights can save a ton over the less efficient incandescent versions. Putting those lights on a timer can also save money. An incandescent C9 bulb uses seven

watts per bulb. Moreover, strands have 25 lights, with a two-strand connection max. If there are 25 bulbs in a strand, we are at 50 bulbs between the two strands or 350 watts. An LED C9 bulb uses 0.10 watts per bulb. For the same number of bulbs, the LED version uses five watts. LED is the winner in this efficiency competition!

9. Stay Warm with Clothes and Blankets. Some of us heard this a lot during our childhoods. “If you are cold, go grab a blanket!” As much as we may not think highly of that memory, it is sound advice for ways to save in the winter. Lower the thermostat temperature and add a layer of clothes, grab a blanket or BOTH! Those layers add insulation from the cold house and help trap body heat!

Contact our certified Energy Efficiency Solutions Specialist Daniel Lofland at daniel.lofland@okcoop.org.

Energize Your Summer

MAY 30 - JUNE 2, 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1 link.okcoop.org/energycamp23

CONTEST REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must answer at least two shortanswer questions on the online application at link.okcoop.org/energycamp23

• Applicants must submit a resume of their curricular, extracurricular and leadership activities. Include awards, recognitions and certificates. Also include club memberships, offices held, hobbies, community involvement and special interests.

• Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal or community leader.

• Complete the online application at: link.okcoop.org/energycamp23 and upload the resume and letter of recommendation. Contact Tory (405-2176726) if you experience technical difficulties or would like a printed application.

OEC is searching for the best and brightest eighth grade students in our seven-county service area to send to the action-packed, four day Youth Power Energy Camp! Energy Camp is set for May 30 - June 2 at Canyon Camp and Conference Center near Hinton. Each year, OEC sponsors up to four students to attend the camp, where they will join 80 of their peers from across the state. Energy Camp helps develop leadership skills and promotes teamwork while teaching about cooperative principles, rural electrification and electrical safety.

PROCEDURE AND ELIGIBILITY

Students currently enrolled in eighth grade qualify and must meet the requirements listed to the left, including a resume, letter of recommendation and the online application.

Energy Camp 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.

If you have questions regarding the contest, Energy Camp or other OEC youth programs, contact Tory Tedder-Loffland at 217-6726 or tory@okcoop.org, or link.okcoop.org/energycamp23

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Home Energy Advisor helps pinpoint ways to save

Looking for ways to save energy and money in your home this winter? Check out the Home Energy Advisor tools available on OEC’s website. These fun interactive tools help you zero in on where you can save the most — and fast!

Here's what you'll find in the Home Energy Advisor tool at okcoop.org/auditcalc:

THE HOME ENERGY ADVISOR

This quick calculator provides an estimated breakdown of your energy use and costs by heating, cooling, water heating, refrigeration, lighting and appliances. Learn how much you can save in each area.

BILLING ANALYSIS

Here the Home Energy Advisor goes one step further and incorporates your actual OEC bills in its calculations. No login required! Simply enter your account number and the tool takes it from there.

ENERGY FORECAST

See the current weather's direct impact on your home's energy use and costs. Based on your area's 7-day weather, you can adjust a "virtual thermostat" for heating and cooling and see the daily dollar impact. Complete the home profile to pinpoint more savings opportunities.

LIGHTING CALCULATOR

This tool quickly calculates and compares the operating costs of standard incandescent, halogen, compact fluorescent and LED lamps.

In addition, you'll find a complete Home Energy Library and an Interactive Energy Home packed with more information and helpful tips.

Members may also monitor their energy use on a daily basis and set up alerts when it exceeds your pre-set limits. Download the My OEC mobile app from your smartphone’s app store, or log in at www.okcoop.org.

These tools are just another way OEC has been your trusted energy advisor and community partner for the last 85 years.

Life At a Crossroads

Fiber enables local shelter to better care for at-risk youth

Story by Erin McKnight

Photos by Burns Thornton

On Tecumseh Road in Norman, just off Interstate 35, hides a beacon of hope for children and teens in crisis. Crossroads Youth & Family Services offers a safe place to learn, grow and discover when a permanent home is unavailable.

"We are the only emergency shelter in Cleveland County," said Executive Director Wendy Swatek.

Founded in 1969, Crossroads operates 33 other service agencies, additional shelters and services across the state. However, this eight-bed shelter is the only one Cleveland County has to offer for teens. Brightly colored, hand-painted murals and a warm, inviting atmosphere provide a sense of safety and security at a time when the young people within its walls need it most.

"The purpose of our shelter is kids have a place to stay until a permanent placement is found. Either in a foster home, an adoptive home or possibly a group home," Swatek said.

This all-in-one facility houses a variety of spaces designed to give children and teens everything they need to thrive during a difficult time. Walking into the shared living space, it is not uncommon to see anime playing on the TV in one corner while someone plays a video game in another. 3123302103

Teens have access to a full kitchen, art room and a resource closet where they shop for clothes, bedding and other essentials. A fullservice classroom sits on the far side of the shared space along a glass wall. Teachers from Norman Public Schools come here to keep the children’s education on track.

"Our shelter kids, it's their home,” Swatek said. “They play here. They sleep here. They watch movies here. All the things you would do in your normal home. We have kiddos here that need all the support they can get, and we're here providing a safe environment for them."

To provide this support, Crossroads offers counseling and other family services designed to give children and families the best opportunity for success. They integrated the Head Start program, an income-based service for 0 to 5-year-olds, into their services in 2008. This program gives children a step up when they reach kindergarten.

"What's unique about Head Start is that it's a wrap-around service," Swatek said. "Not only do we educate children in the classroom, but we also have family advocates that serve families as a whole. We goal set with families and help them find resources."

With 200 to 250 kids coming through the shelter each year, the staffing and resources needed to ensure things run smoothly are hard to come by. With 275 employees serving over 1,050 kids in Head Start, staying on top of things is difficult. It is even harder when an unreliable internet connection hinders staff’s ability to access vital information.

"We use OEC Fiber because it's the only service we found that works,” Swatek said. “When the internet works, our staff can print, get on their computers and do their intakes with their counseling clients. It's really changed the way we've been able to do business."

Staff are not the only ones affected by poor internet connection. Kids in the shelter are encouraged to engage in everyday activities like video games, streaming movies and YouTube. All of which require internet. Losing connectivity limits their options and can amplify feelings of ostracization during an already difficult time.

Due to the high-quality service OEC Fiber supplies, on-site safety at Crossroads has improved.

"We have cameras at our facility for safety purposes," Swatek said. "There's times we have to pull footage up, and we're able to see it with a lot of detail because of the strength of our internet service."

It takes more than good Wi-Fi to make this facility run. Volunteers engage in various activities, from general maintenance and landscaping to mentoring children.

"I always tell people to think about the needs around your house," Swatek said.

The areas in which people can help are vast. Everything from assisting residents "shopping" in the resource room to keeping the facilities in top shape is encouraged.

Crossroads Youth & Family Services' number one goal is to provide children with a safe environment where they can flourish. If you want to get involved in their mission, visit their website at crossroadsyfs.org to learn more and volunteer to improve lives.

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AUTOS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

• Mercedes Benz E430 2001

Good engine/transmission Black w/skyroof, 185,347 miles, dependable, onle $ 5000. 544-7139.

• I want to buy a dependable vehicle (car or pickup) for my grandson, clean title, maybe a grandma car that has been gently driven and not so many miles that it’s at the end of it life. 833-5829

• Attn Truckers 40ft heavy duty insulated trailer cover, good condition with tie down loops designed for cold weather $75 Gaylord. 777-3506.

• Tires for sale, 1 new Goodyear wrangler p225/75r15 on jeep rim $75, 1 BF Goodrich belted TA P285/70b14 on chrome rim $50, 4 Courgert Mastercraft 33x2,50 r15LT good condition $200, 4 BF Goodrich TA mud terrain LT 255/75r17 good condition $150, 4 Cooper Discover MIP LT285/75r16 mounted on offroad aluminum eagle alloy wheels great condition $550. 831-6852.

• Set of 4 SRT mustang 18” mustang rims good condition $550. 387-2856.

• Customize travel van, excellent condition, new tires, low mileage. 361-0101.

• ‘10 ford F250, Diesel, 61,000 miles, garaged, no rust, good tires , turnover ball gooseneck hitch, $20,000. 664-8506.

• ‘07 Mercury Grand Marquis, 120,000 miles, V8, silver, gray leather interior, power front seats, good tires, runs great. 834-0322.

FARM & EQUIPMENT

• McCormick M tractor; drag type rotary cutter; 16’ stock trailer; 4 LT 275/65R20 tires; cast iron tub; pedestal sink. 845-4477.

• 500 gallon propane tank, 12% full, wet line, used it up to 3 years ago, regulator , $1200. 464-8770

• ‘71 Massey 135 tractor with brushog $2500 obo; 1953 Cub Farmall tractor (not running) with belly mower - make offer. 590-7344.

• 500 gallon propane tank, 12% full, wet line, used it up to 3 years ago, regulator , $1200. 464-8770

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

• Marcy recumbent exercise bike $175 00, power lift recliner, small, $125 00, new condition. 650-4427.

• LG front load washer and dryer with risers $150; 5 good bicycles different styles $25 each. 831-9239

• Queen bed (headboard, frame, mattress and box spring), 2 night stands, triple dresser with mirror, Includes comforter, decorative pillows, curtains, sheets, $250 total. 360-4777.

• king size headboard/footboard black $200, full size headboard/ footboard brown $150, black large armoire $50, trundle twin bed brown $250. 919-6442

• 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.

• Lake toys: inflatable kayak tubes and island, mowers, washers, dryers, toys, clothes, shoes, and mobile home needing hauled. 353-7974.

• Free microwave (700 watt) toaster coffeemaker frydaddie some utensils. 412-1486.

• GE Advantium 120 Above the Stove/Cooktop Oven/ Microwave, new condition; several Lawn Boy mower bags, some like new; canning jars; pictures. 833-8960.

• Some nice antique pieces of various kinds,100 yrs + Very good condition Can text pictures Taking offers. 206-6201.

HAY & FIREWOOD

• Firewood seasoned pecan for sale, $110 per rick Lexington. 808-5568.

• Free cedar mulch from ground up cedar trees, I’ll load for you. 590-9673.

• Someone to cut oak firewood on my farm near Blanchard, 2 Rick’s for you 1 for me. 627-6624.

• Firewood $100 per rick, Delivery price depending on location, Lexington. 365-5534.

LIVESTOCK & PETS

• Six head of Angus cattle for sale, 3 cows, approximately 6-7 years old, two-year-old heifer, two year old bull, and 3 month old bull calf $7,000. 268-4146.

• 5 yr old registered Angus bull $2500 OBO. 209-9203.

• Shih-tzu puppies, teddybears and Pug puppies all are microchip, health guarantee, current vaccinations, potty trained raised in loving Christian home. 918-839-6420.

• AKC Pug Puppies, vet checked and vaccinated, raised inside with family. 642-4983.

• Black bull 19 months, bred cows 3 black, 2 grey. 391-3688.

• 7yr blk Dexter cow possibly breed $750; 10 mo full blood longhorn heifer $550. 778-9062.

• Myotonic goats for sale, all ages, great barnyard pets $250 each call or text. 830-1028.

• Bulls for lease and/or for sale Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Simmental, Red Angus and Aberdeen Angus. 520-1604.

MISCELLANEOUS

• For Sale: 245/50R20 tires; McCulloch MAC15 chainsaw for parts; Billy Goat 5,0 Leaf Vac: Wanted: frost free upright freezer; prickly pear cactus fruit; persimmons. 802-4227.

• Schwinn 170 upright exercise bike, 25 resistance levels, 29 workout programs, LCD display, fan, heart rate sensors, more; $300. 386-2454.

• Invacare electric wheelchair: New batteries, charger, needs foot pegs, headrest, has tilt, could attach as driver seat, 750 dollars. 274-9407.

• High End Sony Stereo Receiver, Bowers & Wilkens speakers in great condition, Velodyne subwoofer needs repair, all cables & manuals for all, for sale, call for pictures. 488-4310.

• Free fill dirt and top soil, take at least 1,000 cubic yards up to 10,000 cubic yards, tuttle amber area. 830-3369.

• Stoeger Uplander 20 Gauge Double Barrel, $550; Colt Challenger 22 Automatic Pistol, $725; Winchester 1866 38 Special Custom Lever Action Rifle; $1750; Remington Wingmaster 20 Gauge, $625; 1873 Smoke Wagon 45 Long Colt, $700. 640-5650.

• 2 Cemetery lots, Sunnylane Cemetery, Del City, Garden of Scriptures, both for $4295, title transfer fee included. 229-0833.

• Winchester x150 50 caliber black powder came fluted SS barrel, Nikon Buckmaster 3x9 camo scope, $500. 324-9521.

• Weatherby Vanguard SS 308 caliber Nikon Buckmaster 3x9 scope, $900. 324-9521.

• 4 Cemetery spaces side by side, Resurrection Memorial, Oklahoma City, Section 4 Block 16 Lot 10, $6,250. 745-6012 or 650-7045.

• Two sets Pfaltzgraff white dishes with several serving pieces; several pictures, can text pictures; Lawn Boy mower bags, some like new; canning jars; leave message. 833-8960.

• Goodyear 235/45R-18 and 245/50R20 tires good tread, McCulloch MAC15 chainsaw for parts. 802-4227.

• Vintage receivers and Technics turntables cleaned serviced tested, dust covers restored, receivers from $70 to $140 turntables from $150 to $400, all ready to plug and play, turntables are belt drive, direct drive, quartz lock direct drive, semi and full automatic operation. 401-9104.

• Pecans, vacuum sealed $8 per pound. 391-3319.

• Two new heavy winter military parkas one size 44 and one extralarge, $90 each, really warm paid $225. 366-6166.

• 2 burial lots in The Garden of Angels at Sunset Memorial on Indian Hills Rd, beautiful pond and land, $8000 for both. 208-2498.

• Kawasaki Cub Cadet Commercial stand-up mower with velke cart, 36” cut, $500. 985-5139.

• 2 cemetery plots for sale ray/ geyer cemetery one plot $700 both $1200 at walker & clear pond road. 202-9270.

• 2 stacked lawn crypts, Resthaven, Garden of Memories, Sect 16B, $4,500. 692-9885.

• Heavy black garden/plant pots 15 gal $2, 10 gal $1, 50 5 gal $1, 1 gal 50 cents reduce price if buy quantity. 366-6166.

• Kimber Micro 9mm, 1911 model, NIB $650; Sig Sauer P938, 9mm, 1911 model NIB $650; Dwalt Mitre12” saw w/stand $300; Whirlpool Beverage Center, 34” tall $350. 620-5238.

• Toro timecutter sw5000 o-turn mower,vgc $1900 , Fat bear Grizzly 3 wheel electric Scooter,new march 2022,very safe ,call for pictures $2000. 684-0350.

• Tritton IXC - Reverse Osmosis System - includes water softener, used about 3 months in 2020. 413-4339.

• For Sale: McCulloch MAC15 chainsaw for parts; Billy Goat 5,0 Leaf Vac; Wanted: frost free upright freezer, prickly pear cactus fruit, sand plums, persimmons. 802-4227.

• 2 trailor frames one 66ft 12 inch Ibeams One 38 ft 8 in Ibeams text. 839 0704.

• jazzy portable mobile cart, model es like new, only used about 2 hours. 387-4330 or 996-0700.

• Electric handicap scooter, golden companion, excellent, $550. 463-0693.

• ‘01 & ‘02 Yamaha atv grizzly’s with accessories and trailer. 301-0592.

• 223 Ammo; Federal American Eagle, Remington & Winchester; 20 rounds/box; 10 box minimum; $15/box; Case XX pocket knives; $40-70 each; Call or Text. 640-5650.

• Two cemetery plots with interment rights ($2000/each) at Sunset Memorial Park in Norman, Garden of the Apostles, lots 488-1 A&B. 496-1470.

• 2 Cemetery lots, Sunnylane Cemetery, Del City, Garden of Scriptures, both for $4295, title transfer fee included. 229-0833.

MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS

• ‘94 Safari Sahara, $30K OBO, great condition, 33 5’, only 17,749 miles, ONAN generator, diesel pusher, 75 gallon propane tank, pictures available on request. 550-1943.

• ‘94 Safari Sahara, $30K OBO, great condition, 33 5’, only 17,749 miles, ONAN generator, diesel pusher, 75 gallon propane tank, pictures available on request. 550-1943.

REAL ESTATE

• For Lease 5 bay building, Hwy152 in Mustang. 642-6662.

• Tiny Houses/ Small housesCustom Built; Top Quality Construction; 50 year maintenance free exterior; vaulted ceilings; custom built solid oak cabinets; ceramic tile floors throughout; closed cell spray on foam insulation on walls and ceilings; lots of thermal windows, all built by a father and son construction team serving Oklahoma for over fifty years; one, two, and three bed room plans available for a fraction of the price of conventional builders ; Limited availability. 990-9235.

WANTED

• WANTED: Used box trailer. 3601211 or vsx6@att.net.

• Looking for a freezer, pressure canner, Camp Chef stove, and dehydrator. 485-4340.

• Oilfield & Construction equipment; fabrication & machine shop equipment; Diesel engines & transmissions. 308-5742.

• Want to buy vintage Barbie, friends, clothes and accessories. 250-3394.

• Looking for canning jars, pressure canner, upright freezer, propane burner, cast iron Dutch oven, and dehydrator. Call 485-4340.

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• Frost-free upright freezer, prickly pear cactus fruit, persimmons. 802-4227.

• Want to buy or trade something for a stump grinder. 213-3604.

• Lever Action 22 Rifle, V/Txt. 641-7582.

• Amateur (Ham) Radio Gear - Radios-Amps-Antennas. 641-7582.

• Free Appliance Removal and Scrap Metal Removal A/C lawnmowers electronics appliances farm equipment. 863-7492.

• Looking for a good dependable vehicle for grandson Text or call. 833-5829.

• I need someone to cut down cedar trees, newcastle tri city area. 990-0027.

• Looking for a freezer, pressure canner, Camp Chef stove, and dehydrator; Call before 8 pm. 485-4340.

• Oilfield & Construction equipment; fabrication & machine shop equipment; Diesel engines & transmissions. 308-5742.

• Want to buy vintage Barbie, friends, clothes and accessories. 250-3394.

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. 245-5502 or 381-2007.

• American Blinds & Shutters:Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 2455502 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.

• Concrete Work: call Rick 405205-6836, 30 Years’ Experience no job too big or too small.

• Construction & Fabrication: In shop or on site; welding, fabrication, Equipment building and repair, Oilfield through New & Existing construction, custom work. 308-5742.

• Oilfield & Construction Equipment: fabrication & machine ship equipment; Diesel engines & transmission. 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.

• Clean Up & Haul Off: trash & debris from properties & building interiors; land clearing, tree removal; professional, neatly finished job. Insured. References. Jerry Richardson 850-0577.

• 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, Cody Simmons, 405203-2449, #183016, or LeAnn Wilson, 405- 203-5303, #200253 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.

• Riding lawn mower service/ repair: Norman area, text 405-650-8674.

• 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.

• 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.

• Award winning Decks, Pergolas, Outdoor fire places: firepits / kitchens, landscape design and installation, cedar fence, pavers, we are the Patio experts. 405-834-3411.

• Construction & fabrication: In shop or on site; welding, fabrication, equipment building and repair. Oil field through New & Existing construction. All aspects. 405-308-5742.

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

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

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• Land clearing and mulching: call Chad Bias (405) 249-2030.

property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495.

• 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.

• Woodcraft: In shop Furniture Repair and/or Refinishing, Custom Wood Projects, Cabinetry, Book Shelves etc: Call Russ (405)887-5870.

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

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

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

• Stump Grinding: Norman area no job to big or small, call or text 405-410-5221.

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

• CNA: will care for your loved one in Norman area, Great references, 21 years experience. 410-7532.

• 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.

• Construction & Fabrication: In shop or on site; welding, fabrication, equipment building and repair. Oil field through new & existing construction. Industrial - Residential. All aspects. 405-308-5742.

• 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.

• 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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