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Volume 70, Issue 12
OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC
June 2022
CO-OP NEWS
Planting energy savings one tree at a time PLUS >> Ensure you're on the right rate before summer heats up >> Mark your calendars for the return of the Annual Meeting
FROM theTOP
PATRICK GRACE
CEO ADDRESS
I couldn’t be happier to announce that, after two years of canceled plans, our Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night is making its comeback in a few short months. Mark your calendars for Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, for a night of entertainment, prizes and family fun at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. We are excited to be able to share an evening with you again after a long break, and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how we’ve grown and evolved since we last met in 2019. The good news is everything should look the same as past Annual Meetings — our caterer will be back with some delicious barbecue, and we’ll have prizes, the Kids’ Zone, Innovation Expo, entertainment, the $1,000 grand prize and everything else you’ve become accustomed to over the years. For those who are newer to OEC, we hope you will plan on joining us Aug. 5 to fully experience what it means to be a co-op member. From an area dedicated to kids’ activities and local robotics team demonstrations, to the Luck of the Draw $1,000 scholarship giveaways and more, we have fun lined up for the whole family. Prior to the Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night, we will hold meetings in Districts 3, 5 and 7. We meet at those District Meetings in July with the purpose of electing board trustees to represent members in those districts. Members in those districts will receive special invitations in the weeks to come. On another note, summer is upon us, and I encourage you to read about our three residential rate options on page 4. Now is the perfect time to switch rates (if you haven’t already switched within the last 12 months). You can view more information and switch rates by visiting www.okcoop.org/rates. Stay safe this month, and we will see you in August. Oklahoma Electric Cooperative 242 24th Ave NW | PO Box 1208 Norman, OK, 73070 321-2024, FAX 405-217-6900 http://www.okcoop.org
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ronnie Tharp, President District9Trustee@okcoop.org
Bob Usry, Vice President District8Trustee@okcoop.org
Shirley Idleman, Sec./Treas. District5Trustee@okcoop.org
Danny Watters, Asst. Sec./Treas. District7Trustee@okcoop.org
Mike Argo
District1Trustee@okcoop.org
Percy Moreu
District2Trustee@okcoop.org
Vacant
District3Trustee@okcoop.org
Ronnie Grover
District4Trustee@okcoop.org
John Jensen
District6Trustee@okcoop.org
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LEADERSHIP TEAM Chief Executive Officer ............................. Patrick Grace VP of Accounting .......................................... Sara Thomas VP of Employee Services ......................... Tracy Mowdy VP of Engineering ...................................... Thad Peterson VP of Finance .................................................. Brady Scheer VP of Member Engagement ...... Autumn McMahon VP of Metering ............................................... John Spencer VP of Operations ............................................. Marty Hayes VP of Technology Services .......... David Goodspeed
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News is published monthly by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, 242 24th Ave. NW, Norman, OK 73069, (USPS-865-700). Subscription rates: $6.00 per year for non-members, 50¢ per year for members. Periodical postage paid at Norman, OK and other additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please send form 3579 to: Oklahoma Electric Co-op News, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK 73070.
Co-op News Editor Brianna Wall, CCC brianna.wall@okcoop.org Members who find their account number hidden within the text of this issue will be awarded $50. Call 405-217-6708.
WHAT'S TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSIDE?
ARE YOU ON THE RIGHT RATE? Explore our rate options and consider switching to the one that best suits you
ANNUAL MEETING RETURNS Mark your calendars for the return of our Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Night
A NEW WAY OF LIVING How OEC Fiber is meeting the needs of the modern family
A SPECIAL WEEK Three employees volunteer at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Stillwater
Operation Round Up Report
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WFEC Generation Report
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Tasty Treats
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If you’re looking to add smart technology to your home, consider smart plugs. Smart plugs are inexpensive and can be used to control lighting and other electronic devices through a smart phone app. With smart plugs, you can conveniently manage lighting, home office equipment, video game consoles and more. By powering off unused devices when you’re away, you can save energy (and money!).
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RIGHT RATE? By Brianna Wall
What is the service availability charge and why does it exist? As a distribution provider, OEC's costs are mostly fixed costs, like line maintenance and system improvements, costs for billing, member services and administration, and ensuring we build and maintain enough capacity to meet the demands of our members. The flat monthly service availability charge is intended to cover these fixed costs.
Exploring our rate options could save you money this summer Summer is here, and soon your electric bill will reflect it. Now is the time to take a closer look at not just how much electricity you use, but how you use it, so you can be on the rate that keeps more money in your pocket. STANDARD RESIDENTIAL RATE The Standard Residential Rate is perfect for members who like simplicity and convenience and who use an average of 1,600 or more kilowatt hours (kWhs) per month. On this rate, all kWhs cost 9¢ year-round, with a break in the winter. Energy use greater than 1,000 kWhs is billed at 6¢ per kWh on January, February, March, April, May, November and December bills. This rate includes a daily $1.50 service availability charge. Learn more about this flat monthly charge to the left. TIME OF USE RATE
We all need a reliable energy grid, so we all share in the costs of building and maintaining it.
This rate is perfect for energy savers who are willing to modify behavior to maximize savings. It's a more complex rate design, but energy-conscious members are able to take full advantage to see savings. Energy used between 3 and 7 p.m. on weekdays from June 1 through Aug. 31 (excluding July 4) costs 24¢ per kWh. All other kWhs are billed at 11¢ per kWh on June bills and 9.8688¢ on July, August and September bills. Kilowatt-hour costs range from 6¢ to 9.2752¢ per kWh on winter bills. The service availability charge for this rate is only $1 per day. ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE
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This rate is not only perfect for electric vehicle (EV) owners but those willing to divert energy consumption to evening and overnight hours. This simple yearround rate offers 9¢ per kWh between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., and 5¢ per kWh between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Anyone able to shift energy use during those overnight hours should see savings. This rate includes a daily $1.50 service availability charge. Explore the rate options and switch rates at www.okcoop.org/rates. You may also switch rates right from your My OEC mobile app or by calling our Member Service team at 405-321-2024. Please note you may only change rates once in a 12-month period. Visit www.okcoop.org/rates for a full breakdown of each rate.
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2022
IT'S BACK Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Night returns in August
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting restrictions, we are busy planning the first Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night in three years. Set your calendar for Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, and plan on arriving no earlier than 4:30 p.m. at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. [1015304001] Country music performer Jim Garling from Guthrie, Oklahoma, and American folk-rock band The Imaginaries, also from Oklahoma, will provide entertainment, while our traditional barbecue meal will be served. Members in attendance will receive a $20 electric credit for attending and will be entered to win one of dozens of prizes and giveaways. Resources and informational booths will be set up so members can learn about all of our programs and offerings, including OEC Fiber. The Kids' Zone will welcome kids of all ages for games, prizes and fun, as well! You will receive more information in the coming months about this annual member appreciation event. We will plan to see you there!
WHAT
OEC Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Night: An evening of entertainment, food, prizes, kids' fun and more!
WHEN
Aug. 5, 2022; Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
WHERE
Lloyd Noble Center south ramp
WHO
OEC members and their immediate family
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DON'T GET CAUGHT
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STORM Safety tips for before, during and after the storm By Abby Berry
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2022
Storm season is in full swing. Many summer storms have the potential to produce tornadoes––they can happen anytime, anywhere, and can bring winds over 200 miles per hour. In April, a video of NBC Washington chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer went viral. During a live broadcast, Kammerer called his teenage son to warn him of a tornado that was headed straight for their home. Knowing the kids were likely playing video games and not paying attention to the weather, he told them to head straight to the basement. Kammerer debated if he should call his family on-air, but he knew it was the right thing to do. Luckily, the kids made it safely through the storm. As adults, we understand the importance of storm safety, but younger children and teens may not realize the dangers storms pose. That’s why it’s so important to talk to your family and have a storm plan in place. Here are a several tips you can share with your loved ones. BEFORE THE STORM X Talk to your family about what to do in the event of a severe storm or tornado. Point out the safest location to shelter, like a small, interior, windowless room on the lowest level of your home. Discuss the dangers of severe thunderstorms; lightning can strike 10 miles outside of a storm. Remember: when you hear thunder roar, head indoors. X Make a storm kit. It doesn’t have to be elaborate––having a few items on hand is better than nothing at all. Try to include items like water, non-perishable foods, a manual can opener, a FirstAid kit, flashlights and extra batteries, prescriptions, baby supplies and pet supplies. Keep all the items in one place for easy access if the power goes out.
DURING THE STORM X Pay attention to local weather alerts–– either on the TV, your smartphone or weather radio––and understand the types of alerts. A thunderstorm or tornado watch means these events are possible and you should be prepared; a warning means a thunderstorm or tornado has been spotted in your area and it’s time to take action. X If you find yourself in the path of a tornado, head to your safe place to shelter, and protect yourself by covering your head with your arms or materials like blankets and pillows. X If you’re driving during a severe storm or tornado, do not try to outrun it. Pull over and cover your body with a coat or blanket if possible. AFTER THE STORM X If the power is out, conserve your phone battery as much as possible, limiting calls and texts to let others know you are safe or for emergencies only. X Stay off the roads if trees, power lines or utility poles are down. Lines and equipment could still be energized, posing life-threatening risks to anyone who gets too close. X Wear appropriate gear if you’re cleaning up storm debris on your property. Thicksoled shoes, long pants and work gloves will help protect you from sharp or dangerous debris left behind. Summer is a time for many fun-filled activities, but the season can also bring severe, dangerous weather. Talk to your loved ones about storm safety so that everyone is prepared and knows exactly what to do when a storm strikes.
Abby Berry writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the national trade association representing more than 900 local electric cooperatives. From growing suburbs to remote farming communities, electric co-ops serve as engines of economic development for 42 million Americans across 56% of the nation’s landscape. www.okcoop.org
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2022
How OEC Fiber is meeting the needs of the modern family The needs of the modern family have changed dramatically over the years. The desire for more flexibility and the need to have multiple devices connected at once makes having reliable, high-speed internet not just a luxury, but a necessity. Internet services that provided download and upload speeds of 10 to 15 Mbps were once acceptable but are finding themselves obsolete today. "I think the modern family needs the capability to connect four of five devices at once," said OEC Fiber subscriber Kris Glenn of Norman. "In this day and age, the expectation is that we are able to operate all those devices seamlessly at an acceptable speed." An electric company providing fiber services may seem outlandish to some. How can a company designed to deliver electricity internet, TV and OEC Fiber is the most offer home phone service when these services reliable internet do not even use the I've ever had, and it same equipment? In 2017, OEC’s board runs quietly in the of trustees set out to background. You don't provide a solution. "In the beginning, think about it. You don't I thought ‘How is an electric cooperative ever have to worry if going to pull this off?’” Glenn said. “Then, it's going to work, if when I learned that a lot of the infrastructure it's going to have the was already there, it bandwidth, the speeds. made a lot of sense." Having the proper infrastructure in place is one of the biggest obstacles utilities face when bringing service to an area. This includes the lines, poles and other equipment needed to get service from point A to point B. OEC, according to our high standards for reliability, carefully designed these systems for stability and longevity. The overhead cost needed to build a broadband network prohibits many service providers from building service to rural areas. Existing OEC infrastructure
convinced OEC’s board of trustees to build out a broadband network to areas other companies would not. "I heard there was a possibility of doing this, and I got really excited,” Glenn said. “I didn't think we had effective internet options in our area. I knew that if OEC did it, they would do it very well." Glenn and his family were so confident the service would be a step in the right direction, they were some of the first to sign up when the service became available in their area in January, 2019. "We took advantage immediately. Installation was super simple, and the service is amazing. It's just so reliable. I mean, it really is. I can't think of one outage since we've had it." This reliability has led to a more sustainable work-life balance for Glenn, who serves as the director of parking and transportation for the University of Oklahoma. "It's allowed for days that if I have a sick kid, or if the pandemic is surging, I can work from home," Glenn said. "OEC Fiber is the most reliable internet I've ever had, and it runs quietly in the background. You don't think about it. You don't ever have to worry if it's going to work, if it's going to have the bandwidth, the speeds. It's just incredibly reliable, incredibly fast internet service." This fast, reliable service is not confined to the walls of their home. It gives them the ability to fully enjoy all the aspects of their property in previously inaccessible ways due to limited Wi-Fi coverage. "OEC Fiber ran an extender to the pool house. There are times that I go out there and take my laptop and work quietly, and it's just as reliable out there with the extender as it is in the main house." Providing the type of connection the modern family needs is something OEC and OEC Fiber pride ourselves on. Our mission is to improve our subscribers’ quality of life through the safe delivery of highly reliable, reasonably priced fiber services and exceptional customer service. We give you less to worry about, so you can focus on what’s most important to you. To learn more about how OEC Fiber can modernize how your family lives, visit www.oecfiber.com. www.okcoop.org
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PLANTING ENERGY SAVINGS
ONE TREE AT A TIME OEC gives away 200 free trees to members
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2022
As one of only two certified Tree Line USA Utility electric cooperatives in Oklahoma, OEC partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation in April to give away 200 trees to members who signed up online. To date, OEC has given away more than 800 free trees. Daniel Lofland, OEC's energy efficiency & solutions specialist, organized the giveaway and stressed the importance of a strategically placed tree when it comes to saving energy and money and offered tips for anyone planting vegetation. "First, look up. If there are overhead power lines where you are wanting to plant a tree that could grow to be 20 feet tall, plant it at least 10 feet away from that line," he suggested. "Also, it is extremely important to call Okie to have all underground lines located before you plant a tree of any kind. Any costs from damage incurred without having lines located first is on the homeowner." The direction your home faces plays a critical role in deciding where to plant trees. In which rooms in your home do you spend most summer afternoons? Consider planting trees to shade those windows from the hot summer sun. "Spring is a great time of year to plant trees," Lofland said. "Be sure to survey your property and pinpoint which windows would benefit best from being shaded. Again, be sure to call Okie (811) to ensure you don't hit a line when digging, and check one more time to make sure the tree won't interfere with overhead power lines." The Energy-Saving Trees program is part Additional of the Arbor Day Foundation's Time for Trees initiative to plant 100 million trees in forests efficiency and communities around the globe and inspire questions? 5 million tree planters to help carry the mission Contact our forward. For more information and a full tree certified Energy planting guide, visit the tree trimming and Efficiency & vegetation management page at Solutions Specialist www.okcoop.org. Daniel Lofland at daniel.lofland@ okcoop.org.
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Three employees volunteer at 2022 Special Olympics Summer Games Volunteers from 21 Oklahoma electric co-ops came together in Stillwater in May to assist with the Special Olympics Summer Games. Three employees represented OEC among the 115 co-op volunteers in Stillwater. Logistics Technician Bryce Schmidt, Copywriter Erin McKnight and Executive Assistant Summer Self joined other co-op employees and family members as they assisted with track and field events. More than 2,700 athletes from across the state participated in the Summer Games — the first Summer Games held in-person since 2019. During the three-day event, athletes competed in track and field, bocce, bowling, golf, horseshoes, powerlifting, basketball and softball. "This was by far the most rewarding experience of my life," said McKnight. "Seeing the joy on these athletes' faces and having the opportunity to celebrate with them has changed me for the better." Schmidt echoed her comments. "It was a humbling and inspiring experience to watch the athletes compete with such joy! I would recommend that everyone volunteer if they get the chance." In addition to OEC's volunteers, the OEC Foundation, Inc. via the Operation Round Up® program donates funds to area Special Olympics teams each year. That funding is made possible by members who round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar. [7602100115] "Volunteering for Special Olympics is a humbling experience. I am so proud of these young people and their tenacity to overcome their obstacles and win," said Self. "Each participant touched my heart. The high fives were endless, and the smiles and hugs were priceless. I will treasure each minute."
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Notice to file candidacy for OEC Board of Trustees The members of Oklahoma Electric Cooperative Districts 3, 5 and 7 are hereby notified that pursuant to Article 3, Section 3.07 of the bylaws of Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, as amended, any member desiring to run for the office of Trustee from the district of his/her residence must file a written Notice of Candidacy on a form provided by the cooperative on June 13, 14 or 15, 2022, inside the cooperative headquarters at the office of the manager, 2520 Hemphill Drive, Norman, Okla., between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on one of those days. Only members filing Notice of Candidacy and Intention to Stand for Election during the time period stated above shall be eligible for election at his/her District Meeting. Persons desiring to file for office of Trustee must obtain forms at the cooperative headquarters, 2520
Hemphill Drive, Norman, Okla. No nominations from the floor can be accepted at the District Meetings. The bylaws provide written Notice of Candidacy must be filed inside the headquarters of the cooperative with the manager or his designee, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the three (3)-day filing period, which officially closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Candidacy information for members interested in serving on the Board of Trustees can be obtained by calling Patrick Grace at 405-321-2024. May 23, 2022 Shirley Idleman, Secretary, Oklahoma Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees
Monitor your energy use this summer with MyOEC! To avoid being surprised by a high electric bill this summer, visit Settings > Manage Notifications in your MyOEC mobile app to set up text alerts when your usage reaches a certain threshold!
Click here to download the MyOEC mobile app
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2022
District Meeting Locations District 3
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 7 p.m. Lexington Junior High Auditorium 420 NE 4th Lexington, OK 73051
District 5
Monday, July 18, 2022, 7 p.m. Noble High School Commons 4601 E Etowah Rd Noble, OK 73068
District 7
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 7 p.m. Snowhilll Baptist Church 11 S Morgan Rd Tuttle, OK 73089
WFEC GENERATION REPORT OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Beckie Turner, President Ronnie Fulks, Vice President Pat Ragsdale, Sec/Treasurer Alan Davenport, Past President Betty Allen Vivian Gibson Vickie Gray Travis Scott Lisa Todd
Next Application Deadline
Submit Application www.okcoop.org/ORU
OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 4/18/22 ........................................ $316,571.35 Deposits & Interest ........................... $22,811.05 Checks issued .................................... -$6,350.00 Approved, not paid .......................... -$14,799.81 End balance 5/16/22 ...................... $318,232.59
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), OEC's wholesale generation and transmission power provider, has an impressive renewable portfolio that includes wind, hydro and solar. OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman, began producing power in February 2017, and Tuttle's 40-acre Solar Farm began operation in March 2017. As more solar facilities come online, expect to see it added to WFEC's generation report, increasing the already robust mix of renewable energy sources.
Financial Statement by: Amanda Dierking
TASTYTREATS
July 18
AWESOME PASTA SALAD Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved ½ pound provolone cheese, cubed ½ pound salami, cubed ¼ pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained 1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, drained 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
Directions Step 1: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos. Pour in salad dressing, and toss to coat. Recipe from allrecipes.com
41% Renewables Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation during March 2022.
To view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, visit www.okcoop.org/solar. Visit www.okcoop.org/solar-gardentours to tour OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman.
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AUTOS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES
• 6x5 1500gpm water pump p/b Detroit 8V-71 diesel engine w/466 hours, skidded; 9’ x 26’’custom built smoker; Detroit D398 diesel engines. 308-5742. • Restored 1965 mustang convertible, $24000. 288-2541. • 6x5 1500gpm water pump, p/b Detroit 8V-71 diesel engine w/466 hours, skidded; 9’ x 26’’ custom built smoker; Caterpillar D398 diesel engines. 308-5742. • ‘89 Expedition 4x4 good condition 4.6 liter, $1840; ‘03 F150 Harley edition super charged 5.4 liter, good condition, $6850, leave msg. 364-2826.
• ’11 Dodge Avenger, 133,000 miles, $6,000, well taken care of, call or text Kurtis. 215-7903. • ‘99 Freightliner Day-Cab FLD and vacuum trailer ,Has 60-Series Detroit engine with a 13-speed fuller transmission, right at 292,000 miles. 203-8556. • 6x5 1500gpm water pump p/b Detroit 8V-71 diesel engine w/466 hrs, skidded; 9’ x 26’’ custom built smoker; Caterpillar D398 diesel engines. 308-5742. FARM & EQUIPMENT
• Tractor repair 40 years exp, Slaughterville. 365-7572. • I buy tractors running or not. 365-7572.
• New Large Chicken house $375, one small chicken house $75; Blanchard. 918-346-9729. • JD L110 Riding Mower, 17 1/2 hp Kohler, 42” deck, 279 hours, kept inside, serviced/ready to mow, Canopy, $1000, Call/text. 650-9489. • 3 point hookup post hole digger very good condition, $375 cash. 794-4897. • Cattle head gate, great condition. 613-2877. • ‘15 D130 John Deere lawn tractor with 150 hours looking for new home, Good, working condition, must have help to load and ability to pick up. 818-0672.
• Riding Mowers (2) Rally 18hp 42” deck; White LT1650 42” deck 16hp, both good running condition ,$350 ea or $600 for both. 202-4664. • ‘95 Sooner 3 Horse Slant Trailer, Gooseneck; 2 Axels; 7’ x7’, exc condition; original floor mats; new tires Beautiful trailer, $16,000, call or text Dale. 833-4193. FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
• Nice Solid Oak Desk, like new, 72”Wx39”Dx31”T, 7 Large dovetail Drawers, 2 Pull out writing surfaces: Norman seller, $250, call or text. 620-3523.
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All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted • 5 piece set of wicker furniture, love seat, 2 high back/1low back chairs, table, purchased in Germany (1976), $500. 650-9489. • Lots of very nice miscellaneous furniture; canning jars; leave message. 833-8960. • Victrola, Brunswick; pat date 1917, works, includes records; model #210-467951 $350. 872-5066. • 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. • General Electric gas dryer, 11 fabric, 8 drying cycles, 4 yrs old, works perfectly, new house electric, Blanchard, pick up, cash only, $100. 909-831-1642. • Power lift and recline chair, Golden brand, will lift 375 lbs, barely used paid $1400 3 months ago, asking $800. 777-9572. HAY & FIREWOOD
• Free cedar mulch from ground up cedar trees. 590-9673. • Premium small square bermuda grass horse hay in 21 bale bundles, sprayed and fertilized. 850-1005.
LIVESTOCK & PETS
• I have fresh eggs, $3/dozen and looking to sell chicks at $3 each. 343-1199. • For Lease and for Sale Bulls Angus, Charolais, Simmental and Hereford. 520-1604. • The incubator is running new hatch chickens, $2 each; yard cross new Hatch Ducks $4 each, lv msg. 474-3715. • 1 week old goslings $15-20 each, Buff American, Toulouse, Saddleback Pomeranian goose eggs $24 a dozen; Golden Layer Hybrid ducklings $5 each, Lexington. 872-8870. • Orange and white Brittany pups. 517-5531. • I will have some feathered out crossbred Chickens 4 to 6 weeks old $4 each, 4 to 6 week old ducks $8 each, Lexington. 474-3715. • AKC Pug Puppies for sale, Vet checked, current on vaccinations and worming. 642-4983 . • Polled Hereford Bulls, young service age virgin bulls, $1600. 823-9051. • Cross G Farm has pedigree NZ rabbits $30, fresh eggs $4/dozen, and limited number of grade ND goat kids $200-250 available in Lexington. 446-5825.
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• Bred cows 5&6 yr olds, good heavy cows, 14-16 month old hereford angus cross baldys semen tested virgin bulls, $1250$1500 ea. 370-7386. • Peafowl adults, yearlings, chicks, hatching eggs, S Mustang area text preferred, or leave message. 919-2651. • Crossbred new hatched chicks $2.50 each; New hatched silver Appleyard Ducks $6 each., Lexington. 474-3715. • Havamalt Puppies (Havanese/ Maltese), raised in our home, hypo-allergenic, non-shedding, well socialized, $800-$1,500, Lexington, OK, Joyful Havamalts on Facebook. 740-9218. • Organic fed farm fresh eggs from happy free range chickens, $4-5/ dozen, choose your egg size- call Janet. 570-4232. MISCELLANEOUS
• Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair, all size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 40yrs experience, competitive prices, Danny. 779-5362. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362.
• New Solarever 360 Watt Solar panels, $275; Victron Charge controller, $140 and up; fuses, breakers, combiners, availablesmall system, or whole house, 250-1632 DIY welcome. 250-1632. • I buy, sell, and pick up lawn mowers and ATVs, also sell lawn mower parts, text. 650-8674. • Predator shooting rest $25; Fretlight electric guitar with interactive learning software, upgraded pickups & extra pedal, hard shell case, exc cond, $325. 684-0348. • Kobalt Cordless chainsaw 24v max, never used ,still in box, $150; Precision fit Aerator New $100; RG-10 22 Short 6 shot pistol $100; H&R auto 38cal top break pistol $250. 620-5238. • Ironton drywall and panel hoist; 150 lbs capacity, 11ft lift, used once for small job, $150 cash, Billy. 306-3190. • Golf clubs, genex titanium irons 2-gap, genex metal woods 2-5, adams rpm 3 wood, ping g-2 driver, odyssey white steel #2 putter, sun mountain bag, $250, possibly trade for guns, call or text Jim. 640-5650.
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• Utility Trailer 75x10, Tall Gate, expanded steel grate sides, spare tire rack, HD coupler, LED Lights, single axcel, tie downs rings, $1900. 740-9270. • Porcelain Tile, Brown, Baker Wood, 6X24X5/16, 15 sq ft per box, $16/box, neg for bulk 50 boxes. 476-2138. • Sand plums wanted, also need pears, apples, persimmons, berries, prickly pear cactus fruit for jelly; Goodyear 235/45R-18 tires with good tread. 802-4227. • Black pots suitable for garden planting, 15 gal $2, 10gal $1 50, 5 gal $1, 1gal 25¢. 366-6166. • Dish Playmaker Satellite system with Wally and stand. 317-4175. • Art Deco burl wood and brass, two piece china cabinet, made in Germany, Late 1950’s era, $300 OBO. 423-0948. • 2 cemetery lots Sunnylane Cemetery Del City, Garden of Scriptures, $2000 ea, plus title transfer $295 total of $4295; call Don. 246-6295. • I buy cars. 932-9052.
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• Solar generator on a trailer, 4 available, quiet, efficient, no fuel to buy: be ready for the next power outage 1 panel 345w, 1 kw, 12 vDC to 120 vAC $4300, 2 panel 24 volt $5500 and up. 250-1632. • ‘01 Keystone Laredo 5th wheel 28ft, good cond, needs water heater, $2750. 370-6086. • Motor Home class A 34ft vectra by Winnebago shop kept just serviced well maintained, asking $15,000. 204-9528. • 77 Cobalt 18deep V tri hull boat is in amazing condition, 188hp Merc outdrive 302 motor, always been under roof and covered, Noble. 388-5658. • ‘00 Holiday Rambler 33ft motor home, V10, lg slide out, 50kmi, good shape, asking $20K. 6425799 or 527-6472.
• Thinking of selling your home on an acreage? Contact a Metro Brokers acreage specialist, www. okrealtysolutions.com/sellerservices, call or text 417-1849 to get started today. • 19 Acres + Mobile Home Newalla, OK; 4 Bed Home Guthrie, OK; 2 Bed Home Lindsay, OK Plus Personal Property, Household Goodies; www.branchauction. com. 627-3920. • Small custom houses built to order, some are portable, top quality construction, insulation and solid wood cabinetry, built by associated builders group, serving Oklahomans since 1973, limited availability, call Mel. 990-9235. WANTED
• Oilfield & construction equipment; fabrication & machine shop equipment, diesel engines & transmissions. 308-5742.
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• Appliances, AC units, Mowers, Hot Water Tanks, Farm Implements, Computers, almost any Metal Scrap, will haul it away for free. 416-0127 or 306-6974. • Looking to buy vintage (1959 - 1973) Barbie dolls, friends, clothing and accessories. 250-3394. • Looking for a ping pong table in good condition. 777-3506. • Private party looking for 66-67 Pontiac tempest 2dr; wanted motorhome low miles and reasonably priced; fixer upper cars from 1964-76, text. 779-6384. • Scrap Metal, appliances, mowers, farm related, air conditioners, free removal, call/text, Norman, Noble, Lexington. 863-7492. • Ham Radio Gear, Radios, Amps, Antennas, etc, leave voice mail or text. 641-7582. • Looking to buy toys from 70s to now, Star Wars, GI Joe, transformers, also looking to buy comic collections large or small, Eric. 306-1462.
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STrucTural PiPe SaleS We build:
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• 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. • 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. • Ground Zero Land Clearing: Forestry mulching, brush clearing, demolition, and dirt work. Call now for a free estimate. 405-822-0056. • 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: 30x40=28,323; 40x50=46,485; 40x100=84,767, call for pricing, will include concrete & installation, doors are extra call 872-0338. • Bargain Barns: 18x21 steel carport=1595;12x31 RV cover=2505; 20x20 garage=5150; 24x31 garage=8910, call 872-0338.
CASH LOANS ON QUALITY GUNS
WANTED
QUICK CASH LOANS ON MOST FIREARMS
• Handyman for Hire:off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, carports, room additions, windows & doors, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc. General home repair. All types of construction, 39 yrs exp. 245-5502 or 381-2007. • American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007. • 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. • 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. • Meyer Masonry: Brick, block, rock, 35yrs exp, free estimates. Keith, 527-4934 or 443-5668. • 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.
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WINCHESTERS, COLT WINCHESTERS, COLT,, BROWNING, and other Guns BROWNING
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(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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• Portable buildings: 8x10 mini barn=2190; 10x16 lofted barn=4020, 12.28 garage=7195. Call 405-872-0338. • 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.
• Clint’s Lawn Care: mowing, weed trimming, edging, 1 to 5 acres; areas include Newcastle, Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Tuttle; call for free estimate; 405-229-1046. • Clean up & haul off: trash & debris from properties and building interiors, also land clearing & tree removal. For a professional, neatly finished job, call Jerry Richardson, insured, references. 405-850-0577.
• 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 • Backhoe & tractor work : low rates ,free estimates, 405-409-4020
• “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495. • Brush hogging: box blading, driveway work, etc, Mike Matthews. 397-2124. • Woodcraft: In shop Furniture Repair and/or Refinishing, Custom Wood Projects, Cabinetry, Book Shelves etc: Call Russ (405)887-5870. • Jimmie’s Sewing Machine Repair: Blanchard, OK. 387-3313.
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• Tractor Work: brush hogging, disking, tilling, plowing and box blade work, turn • Weld Up also zeroSteel mowing if needed, call for Buildings: 30x40=$19,300; pricing, 405-306-4728. 40x60=$32,400; 40 x 100 = $51,000, price includes concrete & installation. 405-872-0338 or bargainbarnsusa.com. • Bargains Barns: 18x21 steel carport=$1195; 12x31 RV cover=$2085; 20 x 21 garage=$4285; 24x31 garage=$6195, financing available. 405-872-0338 or
• On-site computer repair and diagnostics: virus/ ransomware security • Clean up &removal, haul off: trash camera wifi & debris installation, from properties installation, and building secure interiors.network For a consulting, and calljob, or professional, neatlymore, finished call Richardson, or insured, text.Jerry 405-594-7954 visit references. 850-0577. EckhardtTechnicalSolutions. com for more information. • Tractor work: gravel drives, brushoging, tree work, dirt work, tilling, finish mowing. 808-8202
• Pet & livestock care + dog walking: Experienced vet tech horses; Dependable & • & CLtrainWilliams Excavating stable; live LLC: in Blanchard; Lori Services Water lines, 405-626-6003, sewer lines, septic lorimina369@ systems, storm gmail.com shelters, footings, driveways,
• Miller Exterior Services: Would love to help you with lawncare needs: Mowing, • your Seamless Guttering: Country Edging, Trimming, Tree Ridge Weed Enterprises New Trimming, Grinding, installation Stump or replacement, Wood and and Fencing, repairs,Chipping clean out leaf guard. Local Normancompanycompany. Veteran owned Insured *Freeprices Estimates* Call competitive -reliable James. (405)623-2354. service. 405-973-7080.
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.
• 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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