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Volume 68, Issue 1 July 2019
CO-OP c t i c r E e l m a o O klah NEWS
Students emerge as leaders at Energy Camp PAGE 10
Board of Trustees Percy Moreu, President District2Trustee@okcoop.org
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Mike Argo, Vice President
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Ronnie Tharp, Asst. Sec. Treas.
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Co-op News Editor Brianna Wall
Hidden Account Numbers Worth $50 Each month, OEC will pay $50 to the two co-op members who locate their hidden account numbers inside the Co-op News that month. The hidden account numbers will be placed at random within the text of each issue and not on the mailing label. The amounts will simultaneously increase in $50 increments until one or both account numbers are located by their respective owners or until the maximum of $500 is reached. 1. One of the hidden account numbers must be your own. 2. You must advise OEC by phone, mail or in person at the co-op’s office by the 15th of the month. If you find your account number call the Member Relations department at 217-6708.
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Summer is here, which means we've just wrapped up another successful year of our youth programs as the Youth Tour winners returned from their week-long trip to Washington, D.C. Beginning in July and August, we spread the word about our robust youth development and leadership programs, as well as hands-on electricity and safety education, for kids of all ages. Our seven-county service area includes 26 school districts ranging from some of the smallest in the state to the third largest. OEC's board of trustees has made investing in the next generation a priority of OEC's since 1964 when the first Youth Tour winners were awarded and the program has only grown since then. As a utility, we develop plans and goals for 10 years into the future. The same goes for our youth programs. Making investments early in the youth in our area prepares them to lead their communities. Something new OEC did last year was sponsor area robotics teams. With technology advancing and extracurricular funding for schools decreasing, we feel it is important for students in our schools to have the opportunity to explore activities like robotics. Ensuring schools are able to support a robotics team helps expose the kids, especially those in smaller communities, to all the possibilities of future careers in the fields of science, math and engineering — like one at an electric co-op. Our team plans to expand the Get Charged! program, a hands-on curriculum focused on electricity-based science projects developed by OEC, to more grade levels in the coming year, as well. Get Charged! meets state requirements for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. We are always looking to improve the communities we serve and enjoy bringing programs like these to our schools. Visit www.okcoop.org/ LEARN for more information.
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OEC Foundation grants $62,000 via Operation Round Up program
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OEC marketing and member relations team claims three national awards
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ORU REPORT
ORU OPERATION ROUND UP OEC FOUNDATION, INC.
OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors
Alan Davenport, president Beckie Turner, vice president Ronnie Fulkds, secretary/treasurer Betty Allen • Leroy Bayliff Vivian Gibson • Vickie Gray Carla Kimberling • Travis Scott Harlen Fipps, ex-officio
Next Meeting August 15 Applications Due July 26 Applications available at www.okcoop.org/ORU OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 5/24/19 ............................. $211,968.01 June deposit ........................ $20,384.71 Checks issued ................... -$11,432.00 Interest ....................................... $365.78 Void check ................................ $425.00 Approved, not paid ............. -$14,165.51 Ending balance 6/13/19 .... $207,545.99 Financial Statement by: Amanda Dierking
OEC Foundation board grants $62,000 to local organizations, families
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he OEC Foundation, Inc. board of directors met June 13 to review applications submitted by individuals and organizations for the Operation Round Up® (ORU) program. A total of $62,969.61 was approved for disbursement to 17 organizations and families. MobileSmiles Oklahoma received $10,000 to provide dental care to those who are uninsured across OEC's service area. The board also granted $10,000 each to the Norman Lions Club for its eye exam and glasses program, and Transition House in Norman for personal essentials for clients in its transitional living program. Other grant recipients included United Way of Norman ($8,000 for ABC School Supplies program), Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma ($6,000 for Food for Kids Backpack program), Society of St. Vincent de Paul, South Central District ($5,000 to purchase beds for outreach mission) and the Pioneer Library System Foundation ($1,000 for children's books as part of its summer reading program). Ten individuals received grants that will provide dentures, eye exams and glasses, roof repair, flooring and general household items. ORU is made possible by the thousands of OEC members who choose to round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar each month. Applications — individual and organizational — are available at www. okcoop.org/ORU. Applications submitted by July 26 will be reviewed at the next meeting, scheduled for Aug. 15. Contact Education and Outreach Programs Director Tory Tedder-Loffland at ORU@okcoop.org or 405-2176726 for questions regarding the program or application process.
Coming to Newcastle July 8-10 Newcastle Christian Church 2200 E Main St, Newcastle By appointment only, patients must be pre-approved. Visit www.okcoop.org/ORU or call 405-217-6726 for an application.
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OEC claims three national awards
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Left to right: Daniel Lofland, Tory TedderLoffland, Autumn McMahon, Brianna Wall and Kayla Brandt; Not pictured: Tim Ferree and Preston O’Brien
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he Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) in June awarded OEC’s marketing and member relations team with three trophies during its annual, nationwide contest. OEC's employee magazine received a first place for Best Employee Publication for the third year in a row; the informational brochure sent to new OEC members when they connect service won first place for Brochures, Pamphlets and One-Time Publications; and, an article titled "The Future of Electric Rates" written by Editor Brianna Wall published in April, 2018 earned third place for Technical Writing. “This is the third year in a row our employee publication has earned the first place trophy in the Employee Publication category,” said Autumn McMahon, manager of marketing and member relations. “We have an incredibly hard-working team that ensures the materials we send to our members and our employees are of the highest quality, and we are always proud when someone else acknowledges our hard work.” OEC's employee publication, The Quarterly Plug, aims to keep employees and their spouses, board trustees and retirees of OEC abreast of the latest co-op happenings and events, as well as celebrate achievements and recognize those who are giving back to their communities. “This particular contest includes work from co-ops in a variety of industries — not just electric co-ops — whose budgets are much larger than ours," said McMahon. "It’s truly an honor and inspires us to continue working to ensure OEC’s materials are the best they can be.”
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), OEC's wholesale generation and transmission power provider, has an impressive renewable portfolio that includes wind, hydro and — recently added — 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.
Renewables: 34% Natural Gas: 33% Coal: 0% Blend from SPP purchases: 33%
Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation and Southwest Power Pool purchases during April 2019.
To view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, visit www.okcoop.org/solar. Visit www.okcoop.org/solar-garden-tours to tour OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman. www.okcoop.org
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CO-OP NEWS
Bryan Hurst retires after 37 years at OEC
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ow-retired Manager of Automation Bryan Hurst said farewell in May after a 37-year career. During his time at OEC, Bryan saw a wide range of metering technology and helped ensure OEC stayed on the forefront of implementing it throughout our system. He served in the U.S. Army as a police officer from 1985 to 2010. "Service and leadership are the main themes that come to mind with Bryan and his career," said CEO Patrick Grace. "It started with his great service to our country in the military but that spirit also carried over to service to the members as well. That combination resulted in a great 37 year career here at OEC. I wish him all the best in retirement — he certainly has earned it."
OEC hosts statewide co-op safety training
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EC in June played host to 15 different co-ops as a training site for the Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP). The program, along with many practices, helps promote a safe workplace and culture. Essentially, it is a safety health check. During the training, 40 safety and loss control professionals inspected OEC's housekeeping, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, truck bins, lighting, etc. The complete facility inspection identifies potential areas of improvement as well as rewards for areas that are above and beyond the standards set by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. [1821311503] Electric co-ops are inspected every three years by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association to ensure maximum measures are being taken to conduct a safe workplace. The RESAP training helped prepare the co-ops in attendance for the annual inspection.
OEC's Chad Morrow and Trevor Waldrop from Southeast Rural Electric Cooperative inspect the forklift slings to ensure they have proper labeling and are in good working condition
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Upcoming meetings to be held in three districts
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EC is governed by a nine-person board of trustees that is responsible for establishing the overall policies of the cooperative. Each trustee is a coop member who represents one district — the area in which he or she lives — within the co-op's service territory and serves a three-year term. Terms are staggered in such a way that only three trustees are up for election each year. Meetings are held in the three respective districts for the primary purpose of electing trustees, discussing cooperative business and sharing information about the electric industry. Please note an election will take place only in the event a quorum is met consisting of five (5) percent of the districts’ members in attendance. The dates and locations for this year's district meetings are as follows: • Members in district 3 — Slaughterville, Lexington — will gather at Lexington Junior High Auditorium July 15 at 7 p.m. • Members in district 5 — Norman, Noble — will gather at Noble High School Commons July 16 at 7 p.m. • Members in district 7 — Tuttle, Bridge Creek — will gather at Tuttle First Assembly of God Life Center July 18 at 7 p.m. Members in these districts will receive a notice in the coming days and are asked to bring it with them to their respective meeting for registration.
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OEC FIBER
OEC Fiber subscribers rave about exceptional service, internet speed
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nother month has passed and we are excited to move closer to our goal of providing affordable and reliable high-speed fiber services to all OEC members. We still are in the beginning of the project with a lot ahead of us, but we have a total of 1,600 active subscribers online and enjoying #OECFiberFast internet. In May, we opened four new zones, bringing our total number of open zones to 17. If you are still waiting for OEC Fiber to open your zone, make sure you’re signed up for updates at www. OECFiber.com and stay tuned. We are working extremely quickly and will keep you updated with announcements about your zone as we have them. As always, you can see the areas that are already open for service at www.OECFiber.com/map. Here's what some of the first OEC Fiber subscribers are saying: zz “I got my OEC Fiber internet connected today and I am just pleased beyond words! The techs, Mason and Andrew, were very knowledgeable, respectful, and extremely considerate during the installation process. The install took them no time at all to get it going from start to finish. So tickled that we were some of the first to receive service and will be a customer for many years to come! Thanks so much to OEC, Mason and Andrew! (I forgot to mention that my internet is ridiculously fast!!!!!! 110 Mbps it was reading)” — Dee G., a 100 Mbps residential subscriber zz “My Internet now has Wings! I shoot a lot of photos with a camera that consumes a memory card faster than a frat goes through pizza. When I get home from a long trip, it would often take three 24 hour days to upload my images to the cloud. We just got back from a trip to the Amazon and with our OEC Fiber, all 800 images were uploaded within three hours! Yes, it took about a month to get installed but it's a world of difference better than the ATT U-Verse we used to have. I'm constantly seeing 100Mps downloads AND 100Mps uploads! The OEC techs were great and worked with me to run the wiring exactly where I needed it. The best
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part? The price is the same as ATT with four times the speed!” — Michael G., a 100 Mbps residential subscriber zz “Just got OEC Installed a couple weeks ago and here are my thoughts: - Customer service is absolutely fantastic. Same high level of care and service from the electric side, so no surprise there. Having come from AT&T internet, it's wonderful. -With AT&T, I was paying $60/month for 5 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up. OEC Fiber is giving me 1 Gbps both ways (1000 Mbps up and down) for $85/month. Definitely worth it. -Installers are great guys and very knowledgeable in the equipment and technologies they are working with. — a simple reminder — Don't be upset when you get less than 1 Gbps speeds using Wi-Fi. You need hard wired connections to get those speeds. This isn't OEC's fault, it's a limitation of how Wi-Fi works, especially if you have multiple devices connected. I still see speeds of 350-400 Mbps on my phone on Wi-Fi, which is vastly faster than what I got with AT&T. Overall a great value and fantastic service. We are the some of the first neighborhoods to get service and it has been an incredible experience.” — John D., 1 Gbps residential subscriber
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Energy Camp excites, educates local teens
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Four local students and one employee represented OEC at this year’s Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives’ Youth Power Energy Camp. The students were among 80 soonto-be high school freshmen from across the state sponsored by their local rural electric cooperatives to attend the camp. Karter Caves from Amber-Pocasset, Kaitlyn Leitner from Noble, Amelia Blansett from Blanchard, and Jackson Busch from Oklahoma City enjoyed the four-day, action-packed camp, which is held annually at Canyon Camp and Conference Center near Hinton. OEC Member Service Associate Erin McKnight also enjoyed camp as a counselor. One of the main goals of the camp is to teach the students about the cooperative business model and principles. This is achieved when they are assigned with the task of forming their own co-op. [6415403000] “The campers were divided into seven coop districts,” said OEC Education and Outreach Programs Director Tory Tedder-Loffland, who helps organize the camp each year. “Each district was assigned a co-op principle as their theme. They made flags and created chants celebrating the meaning of their principle. This format allowed the campers many opportunities to practice leadership and support the unique strengths of everyone in the district.” Blansett was elected to serve as a board director, while Caves and Busch both landed interviews for the co-op general manager. By the time camp was over, these young leaders knew the significance of the cooperative difference. In addition to learning about cooperatives and electricity, campers climbed an electric pole, rode in a bucket truck, conducted team-building exercises, played games and more. "I made a lot of new friends and learned how I can be a better leader in my community," said Caves. "I learned so much about co-ops and I made so many new friends," said Blansett. OEC awards trips to camp to eighth grade students through a referral process and essay contest each spring. Applicants must write about their idea of good leadership and identify the type of leader they want to be. For more information on next year’s camp, keep an eye on the Energy Camp page at www.okcoop.org/EnergyCamp.
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CO-OP NEWS
Mark your calendars for the 2019 Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Night WHEN
Aug. 9, 2019 Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Per Lloyd Noble Center policy, only clear bags will be allowed into the building.
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Lloyd Noble Center south ramp
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OEC members and their immediate family
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An evening of entertainment, food, prizes, kids' fun and more!
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ummer is here, which means we are busy planning another Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night. Set your calendar for Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. Please plan to arrive no earlier than 4:30 p.m. Country music performer Jim Garling from Guthrie, Oklahoma, and gospel sibling group The Martins will provide entertainment, while our traditional barbecue meal will be served. As always, members in attendance will receive a $20 electric credit for attending and will be entered to win one of dozens of prizes and giveaways. Resource and informational booths will be set up so members can learn about all of our programs and offerings, including OEC Fiber. For the second year in a row, schools and robotics clubs in OEC's territory are invited to showcase their programs. Contact Education and Outreach Programs Director Tory Tedder-Loffland at 405-217-6726 or tory@okcoop.org to reserve your spot. The Kids' Zone will welcome kids of all ages for games, prizes and fun, as well! Members in attendance will also have the opportunity to apply for and win a Luck of the Draw scholarship — $1,000 for continuing education! You will receive more information in the coming months about this annual member appreciation event. We will plan to see you there!
FOURTH OF JULY S'MORES BARS 1 package of Oreos, crushed into fine crumbs 1 cube (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted 1 can sweetened condensed milk 7 graham cracker squares (just enough to create a layer in your pan)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Take a 9×13 and line it with tin foil! Crush the Oreo Cookies into fine crumbs. Combine the crushed oreos with the cube of melted butter. Press the oreo mixture into the bottom of the 9×13 pan. Pour the sweet condensed milk over the oreo crust. Break up the graham crackers and chocolate bar and sprinkle them over the sweet condensed milk. I personally prefer Milk Chocolate, but it’s totally up to your preference. Sprinkle the mini marshmallows all over. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove from the oven and right away sprinkle the M&Ms all over the bars. Put back in the oven and cook for 5-7 more minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. While the bars are cooling, break up the last 4 oz chocolate bar with 3 tablespoons milk on the stove top and mix until you can drizzle the chocolate over the bars. If needed, add more milk. After the bars are cooled, drizzle the milk chocolate over the top of the bars. Allow to finish cooling and the chocolate to set before serving. Recipe and photo courtesy of Pam Dana of overthebigmoon.com
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3 – 8oz ounce bars of milk or semi-sweet chocolate (2 will be chopped and 1 melted) 4 cups mini marshmallows Approx 2 cups Red, White and Blue M&M’s
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CAREER AGENT Office: Office: 1311 N. Porter Avenue 1311 N. Porter Avenue Norman, OK 73071 Bus: (405) 329-1830 Norman, OK 73071 Bus: (405) 329-1830
(405) 329-1830
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• 3, 5 and 6 mo blk angus hef calves, 5, 5yr cow calf prs, 4 angus bulls 1yr to 3yr, $600 to $1850. 391-3688. • ASCA/AKC Working Australian Shepherd Puppies, well socialized and raised in our home, Parents have wonderful dispositions, are health tested, and have great pedigrees, $600$1,000, www.nineveh-ranch. com Lexington, OK. 740-9218. • Free to good homes 3 month old purebred Mastiffs born 2/14/19, very large puppies, parents on premise black with the tan stripes. 512-3222 or 837-9154. • Black angus bull DOB 1-52016, out of EXAR Ten/EXAR Rita, low birth weight, will strengthen your herd, $3,000, Moore-Norman area, leave msg. 630-8414. MISCELLANEOUS • Ladies wedding ring set, simple, elegant, classic, size 6, 14K, ~1/3 TCW, NO CZs, retailed $2400, great starter set, asking $750. 630-7522.
Storage SolutionS
All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted
• 4 cemetery plots in Lake Pointe Garden, Resthaven Memory Gardens, OKC, Section 15E, Lot 234, spaces 1-4 $2,500 each (negotiable), leave msg. 659-5959. • Beautiful 1/2carat diamond ring, white gold band, sz5, $1,000 firm. 410-7532. • Wanted: Ruger or Other 22 Rifle. 641-7582. • 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. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230. • Unimproved resort lot on Lake Texoma in gated community for sale or trade for ? info available at http://laketexomaoakridge. com/ $6000 OBO or trade. 255-2804. • Husqvarna chainsaw, 20" 450 Rancher, new in box, never used, paid $360, asking $250. 464-1492.
• Wanted: Ruger .22 Rifle or Bolt Action is fine. 641-7582. • American Blackbelly lambs $125; Hatching eggs $5 dz; 1980 Ford farm truck, clean title, $2000; pond plants, lilies, iriscall for prices. 640-4651. • Misc pipe, big rod, stuffing boxes, harrow sections, hay dolly, br, hogs that need repair, and plantation saddles. 391-3688. • HarleyDavidson 90th anniversary dresser, no damage, always garage kept, good set of log books, several accessories, make offer. 590-2451. • Guitar black, Gibson ES135, excellent condition, with gig bag, $1000, call after 4pm. 527-7831. • Sand Plums, will trade jelly, go shares, Buy; Also peaches, apricots, elderberries, possum grapes, other fruits desired; Wanting Rose Rocks, mineral rights, oil/gas royalties. 802-4227. • Honda vtx 1800 motorcycle, black, 39,000 miles, saddlebags, mustang seat, highway bars, passenger backrest, extremely well maintained, $3000, call after 4pm. 527-7831.
Serving Norman & the surrounding area since 1891 Non Profit, Perpetual Care Storage Sheds
Solutions as unique as your storage needs
CaSh or rent-to-own
Financing available
No Interest up to 2 yrs
“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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• Redseal Cabletool well drilling rig mounted on 1983 GMC Truck, wire rope replaced, lots of accessories, drilled 3 wells with it, good condition. 381-2697. • 16" Stihl Chainsaw, Good Condition, $185; 16" Craftsman Chainsaw, Good Condition $110; Stihl Weed Eater, Good Condition, Curved Shaft, $90; Stihl Weed Eater, Straight Shaft w/handle Bar, Good Condition, $135. 740-0227. • Reclaimed lumber for sale. 245-8935. • Miami sun,3 wheel,3 speed,24" adult tricycle, w/ new gas motor $450; cargo carrier for toro o turn mower, never used $25. 684-0350. • Medical Scrub Outfits, size 2&3X, Different patterns, some have matching jackets, all good condition, 11 sets for $90 or $10 per set. 364-2826. • Smith & Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ, never fired, dual carry II holster included, $300 cash firm, no calls after 7 pm. 570-6824.
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • July 2019
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 ORU REPORT
All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted
• 1950 Russian SKS Rifle (like new), 7.62 x 39 mm (500 rounds), with bayonet, $650 OBO; Kindle Voyage Ereader with case and charger, Very good condition, $85 Cash on both items. 570-6824. • FREE Up to 25 lbs of black walnuts from last year's crop available, call to arrange pick up near Washington. 831-7791. • Quarts and pints, price negotiable. 685-0239. • Taurus G25, 9mm auto pistol, 2 clips, new in box, $325; Rossi 22 caliber rifle, 10 rounds, clip, new in box, $125; H & R automatic, 38 caliber (short), revolver 5 shot, $225. 620-5238. • 2008 Suzuki Blvd, C50, 10,076 miles, 2nd owner, excellent condition, baby ape handle bars, full windshield w/lights across front, $3,650. 918-424-7900. • Easy Rider One seater go cart 6.0 HP, Tecumseh motor Runs needs clutch, $200 OBO; Sand Plums wanted, will buy or trade jelly, other fruit wanted, half pint jars and lids available, Rose Rocks wanted, leave message or text. 802-4227.
• Henry survival 22LR semi-auto rifle, $200 OBO. 573-0388. • Trailer 5 x 8, $650, leave msg. 799-8526. • Direct to Garment Equipment, Brother GT 361 Printer, Schulze Pretreat, The Maxx Press, Purchased new ($28,241) in Sept 2016, Must sell $16,000 OBO, Blanchard. 760-8268. • Heavy Duty Tarps 6 X 12 - $10; 12 X 25 - $20. 620-5708. MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS • ‘11 Mobile home 3 bed 2 bath clear title already in a Mobile home community park in Noble $30,500. 388-2732. • 21’ Damon RV, 97 Ford V10 motor, 50Kmi, fridge, microwave, 4 burner stove/ oven, generator, AC, furnace, full bathroom, overhead double bed, 2 fold-down beds, Make Offer. 919-5135. • 18' Stratos fish and ski boat, Evinrude 115, total refurb, new interior and more, late model trailer, ask $6,500, some trades considered. 535-5866. • 20' Pontoon Boat, Sun Tracker Bass Buggy, 50 HP Mercury Motor, $4,000. 401-1859.
STrucTural PiPe SaleS We build:
Cattleguards H-Posts Corner Posts Triangle Pipe Racks
• 20' 2004 Tracker pontoon boat with Mercury 115 HP 4-stroke motor, nice interior, shade top, storage cover, lots of new equipment, nice newer trailer, call for more information. 206-6886. • '94 Harris 24' Pontoon w/ 3.0 L/125hp Mercruiser I/O engine, new upholstery, vented cover, potti, grill, swivel deck seats, skis, life jackets+, near Lake Thunderbird, $10,000. 360-3490. • Classic Wooden Boat 40's, garage stored since 50's, partially restored, excellent shape, $950 obo, text. 395-7450. • 15ft aliner solidwall folddown only #1200 $11650; Nissan xterra 22000 mi $21750, Tuttle. 550-0387. • Bumper pull RV, perfect for tailgating or weekends, 2009, 23½ foot, excellent condition, queen bed, good storage, must see to appreciate, $7,700, lv msg. 639-8145. REAL ESTATE • Commercial rental space in Tuttle with storage area $950 a month $950 deposit. 408-5301.
• Want to sell your acreage property? Contact Metro Brokers Acreage Specialist, www.OkRealtySolutions.com, call or text to get started today. 417-1849. • FSBO 2½ acres in Bridge Creek SD, Willow Lake Estates, perfect piece of property to build your family home on, asking $35,000 OBO, only serious inquires. 206-9754. • For Sale By Owner 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home at 904 Beaumont Square Norman, text or leave a message. 574-5601. • FSBO beautiful country living, 2 acres, 1600 sf(mol) house under construction, as is, vaulted ceiling, sky lights, 3 bed, laundry room, 1mi N of Hwy9 on Peebly Rd next to Lake Thunderbird, close to Casino, Sonic, Dollar Store, and large Grocery Store, $47,500. 990-9235. • 5acres, unimproved, wooded, hickory, blackjack, cedar trees, fenced, 6½ miles from Little River State Park, Thunderbird Lake, $30,000. 693-0824.
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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• FSBO 280 acres crop land/ pasture split by Haystack Creek, Greer County, older 2 bdrm home, barn, grain bin, well, septic, borders Elm Fork Red River, great for farming and hunting $1600/acre, call or text. 659-5681. • Resthaven Gardens, OKC, 4 Burial Spaces, Garden of Devotion, sidewalk along front, $2900ea- $2700ea for all four, 1/2 the price by cemetery. 414-3004. • 4 bedroom frame house with vinyl siding on 24 lots in Cement, rural water, septic tank, cellar, 1 out building $52,000. 574-6220. • 17 acres for sale by owner, located just outside Purcell limits, $136k, messages answered promptly. 641-4764. WANTED • Ham Radio Gear, Shortwave, Morse Code, Antennas etc. 641-7582. • Looking for GM trucks or truck parts for 1973-1987 pickups. 227-6772
• Looking to buy unwanted comic books, in bulk or one at a time, call or text Eric. 306-1462. • Buying Sand Plums, will trade jelly, go shares for permission to harvest sand plums, apples, pears, prickly pears, persimmons, other fruit; Want rose rocks. 802-4227. • Father and son hobby shop needs basic machine tooling, we have a metal lathe and vertical mill but need basic tooling like a vices, tools and holders, measuring devices, etc, call Steve. 306-1460. • Looking for pasture & or lease land for 10 cows in Newalla, Little Axe or McLoud area. 370-7386. NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS • Bluegrass Concert/Jam; Bass Workshop (5-6 pm) / Open jamming (5-9:15 pm) / Preshow (6:15 pm) / Bluegrass Concert (6:30 pm); July 13, three bands on stage with jamming rooms; 3925 SE 29, Del City; Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society (nonprofit org); $8; GOBMS members, $5; Group rates available. 317-2618 or 226-9191.
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BUSINESS Handyman for Hire:off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, carports, room additions, windows & doors, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc. General home repair. All types of construction, 37yrs exp. 2455502 or 381-2007. 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. 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. • Garden plowing and tree pruning: If you need these services, call Don at 387-4433 and leave a message. • Siding & Windows: Call Hurst Siding & Windows for free estimate. 364-0098 or email Ron@hurstsiding.com. • Greg Moore Excavation: Septic systems, grading, backhoes, dozer, driveways gravel or concrete, building pads, BBB accredited, service and honesty is our goal. 388-5430.
Building farm ponds & private lakes in OEC’s service area.
“Wealth is not measured in dollars.”
Farm Pond and Lake Construction Along with Fence Rows • Land Clearing Building Pads • Shearing
Bulldozers & Trackhoes Call Bruce 580-641-1952
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JIM'S PAINTING & REMODELING
Insured, Free Estimates
Painting • Fence & Deck Staining Texturing • Carpentry • Interior Exterior • Commercial Residential • Sheetrock
314-0755 / 366-0722
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All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted
• Sunshine Realty LLC: Rhonda Simmons Broker Owner, Residential, Commercial, Homes on Acreage, Acreage, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Service buyers/sellers in most areas of Oklahoma, active licenses #142160 & #175498, call or text 808-0705. www. sunshinerealty.realtor. • Concrete: No job too small 268-3444 • Brushog, boxblade: tilling, dirt and gravel work, driveways, tree removal, yard cleanup, fences Kevin 872-9576 or 365-6875 • Meyer Masonry: Brick, block, rock, 35yrs exp, free estimates. Keith, 527-4934. • House Cleaning and Organizing: Errand Assistance, free estimates, bonded, 835-9850. • 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.
• CNA Caregiver: Would love to care for/sit with your loved one in home or hospital, 17 yrs experience, Norman area only, great references, $15/hr. 410-7532. • 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. • Affordable lawncare and mowing: weeding, spraying, some tree work, Noble to Lexington area, call Jim at 693-5341. • Pipe fence construction and repair: 40 years experience, Tony Keller 694-8490. • Custom cabinets: for new construction or remodel, choice of wood, raised panel doors, roll out shelves, free estimate, references available. 527-6025 or 550-6403.
• Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230. • Properties & building interiors Clean-up & haul off: Tree trimming, 70ft reach Bucket truck, Insured, References 405-850-0577 Jerry Richardson • 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. • Tractor work: gravel drives, brushoging, tree work, dirt work, tilling, finish mowing. 808-8202 • Bowman's Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084.
• Outdoor services: dirt & gravel work, driveways, brushog, tilling, boxblade, yard cleanup, tree removal, fences built or repaired Kevin 365-6875 or 872-9576. • Tractor work, brush hogging, box blade. 365-7572. • I buy tractors running or not. 365-7572. • Tractor repair 40 years exp, Slaughterville. 365-7572. • Timber Tree Service: 30 year experience in tree care, call Randy McCarter @ 405-821-1027. • Jimmie’s Sewing Machines Repair: Blanchard, OK. 387-3313. • 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. • 405 Concrete Services: pads, slabs, driveways. Robert 395-8362.
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WINCHESTERS, COLT, BROWNING, and other Guns
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
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J & J Livestock Commission Company For Selling or Buying Cattle at Oklahoma City National Stockyard in Oklahoma City Office (405) 602-5026 James Eaton (405) 685-1712 Jimmy Eaton (405) 682-6244 Mobile (405) 831-7692
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Drainage Solutions Barn and Stable Foundations ADA Ramps and Pathways Located in Noble, OK
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