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Apprentice Power Lineman – and Special Olympics volunteer – Jeremy Hull takes in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Games
Volume 64, Issue 12
June 2016
Seven OEC employees volunteer time at Special Olympics Summer Games – p. 7
Board of Trustees District Bob Usry, President 8 John Jensen, Vice President 6 Percy Moreu, Sec. Treasurer 2 Ronnie Grover, Asst. Sec. Treasurer 4 Mike Argo 1 Rusty Grissom 3 Frank Wilson 5 Verle Barnes 7 Ronnie Tharp 9
Oklahoma Electric Cooperative 321-2024, FAX 405-217-6900 http://www.okcoop.org OECNews@okcoop.org Co-op Manager .......................Patrick Grace VP of Engineering.................Thad Peterson VP of Operations...............Randy Simmons VP of Administration................Jonna Buck VP of Metering........................John Spencer 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
Hidden Account Numbers Worth $350
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 Services department at 217-6708.
From the top Patrick Grace, Chief Executive Officer
You are a member, not a customer Many businesses use the • Transparency: As an owner of the word “member” to describe their co-op, you have a right to know customers. Places like Sam’s Club or how it operates and how decisions Costco and even American Express are made that directly impact you. like to refer to their customers as If the co-op is transparent and members. You pay a fee to buy their combines this trait with integrity goods and services, but that is really and fairness, it will build trust with all you get for the “membership.” No the members. right to vote for the board of directors • Cognition: In this case, or to participate in any meaningful cognition is best defined way in the organization. as how your co-op thinks. In cooperatives like OEC, Research, education membership really does mean and training are critical something more than just the functions that OEC must right to buy electricity. conduct on an ongoing Brett Fairbairn is the basis to ensure that we director of the Center for the always have the best Study of Cooperatives at the information to make University of Saskatchewan decisions. OEC in Canada. He makes the Like any enterprise, the strives to be case that member relations cooperative business model’s thought of as a is not just part of what cosuccess is up to those who member-owned work at the co-op, who ops should be doing, but in cooperative fact is the fundamental core serve on the board and the that gives you business of the cooperative. member-owners like you to the best value He further lays out the ensure the principles and of any utility. three strategic concepts that values do not fade over time. any co-op must get right in In fact, this month begins order to survive and thrive: the democratic process • Economic linkage: OEC is of electing trustees throughout connected to you. There is a OEC’s service area to serve on our business relationship that serves board. See pages 12 and 13 for more you (the member-owner) and the information. co-op. Since OEC strives to be thought of as co-ops are solely owned by people a member-owned cooperative that in the community, they have a gives you the best value of any utility. mutual interest to ensure that both If we succeed, our community thrives the co-op and the member do well and you will always value being a and prosper. member – not a customer.
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Find easy ways to save on your summer energy costs
In This Issue.. 6
OEC announces energy efficiency pilot program
Democracy in action: Everything you need to know about OEC’s board elections
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Is prepaid metering right for you?
Socialize with us! /OklaElec /OKcoop /OklaElec /OklaElec
OEC sends volunteers to Special Olympics
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ORU Report Youth & Leadership Electrical Safety Tasty Treats Kidz Korner Classified Ads
Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Use small electric pans, toaster ovens or convection ovens for small meals rather than your stove or oven. A toaster or convection oven uses one-third to onehalf as much energy as a full-sized oven. Source: U.S. Department of Energy
Blanchard fourth graders Get Charged! for electricity education
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OPERATION
Round Up
OEC Foundation awards over $5,400 in grants By Brianna Wall
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he OEC Foundation, Inc. board of directors met April 28 to review applications for Operation Round Up® grants. It granted over $5,400 in donations, $2,980 of which went to local organizations for a variety of needs. The largest grant of $1,980 went to the City of Tecumseh Fire Department. As part of the Pottawatomie County Wildland Task Force, the fire department was requested by Little Axe Fire Department to assist with a fire involving heavily wooded timber damaged by the 2013 tornado. “We quickly realized we were not fully equipped to handle the heavy timber without chainsaws,” said Fire Chief Aaron Williams. “We are the only department between Tecumseh and Norman that staffs career firefighters, meaning we frequently provide assistance to western Pottawatomie and eastern Cleveland Counties when the majority of volunteer firefighters are at work.” The fire department’s grant will help purchase new chainsaws and a foam pack to carry on each brush pumper. The Foundation granted $500 to the Noble Public Schools Foundation,
which will be used to fund teacher requests for their classrooms and to help students. The Foundation currently relies on individual donors to fund teacher requests. The Little Axe Special Olympics team received a $500 grant to help cover costs at last month’s Special Olympics Summer Games held in Stillwater. Several individuals received assistance with purchasing eyeglasses, dental work and dentures. One person received a grant for the construction of a handicap-accessible ramp. [3809310808] “It brings the board and myself great joy knowing we are able to assist these organizations and families with their needs,” said Joyce Wallace, Foundation president. Donations via the Operation Round Up program are made possible by members who elect to round up their electric bills each month. The extra change is put into a collective pot that a nine-member board of directors disperses on a regular basis. Applications received by June 6 will be reviewed at the next meeting, scheduled for June 23. Download applicaitons – individual/family
and organizational – from www. okcoop.org/ORU or by visiting OEC’s headquarters at 242 24th Avenue Northwest in Norman. For questions regarding Operation Round Up, contact Tory TedderLoffland at 217-6726 or email ORU@ okcoop.org.
OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 4/19/16......................................$134,085.29 May deposit................................$19,068.17 Interest............................................$110.34 Checks issued.............................-$3,603.00 Approved, not paid.................-$11,697.51 Ending balance 5/18/16........$137,963.29 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking
OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Jamey Allen • Leroy Bayliff Alan Davenport • Ronnie Fulks Vivian Gibson • Lynne Miller Beckie Turner • Joyce Wallace
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News 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, 2016, 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 3-day filing period, which officially closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Candidacy information for members interested in serving on the Board of Trustees can be obtained by calling Patrick Grace at 405-321-2024. May 20, 2016 Percy Moreu, Secretary, Oklahoma Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees
District Meeting Locations District 3
Monday, July 18, 7 p.m. Lexington Junior High Auditorium 420 NE 4th Street Lexington, OK 73051
District 5
Tuesday, July 19, 7 p.m. Noble High School 4601 E Etowah Road Noble, OK 73068
District 7
Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m. First Assembly of God 702 Willow Street Tuttle, OK 73089
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OEC’s newest substation near Cole came online May 1, 2016. The substation serves electricity to 2,500 members in the Blanchard, Dibble, Goldsby and Washington areas.
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News Groundbreaking of solar farm on I-35 scheduled for June 3
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2016
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) will begin construction June 3 on a 300 kilowatt (kW) solar farm adjacent to OEC’s substation at Interstate 35 and Franklin Road in Norman. The project is the smaller of two solar farms – essentially acreages filled with solar panels – that will eventually provide solarpowered electricity to OEC members. The larger farm will be located next to OEC’s Tuttle substation and is slated for construction later this year.
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OEC renames two internal departments to reflect service to members
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pon OEC’s continuous effort to better serve our memberowners, we recently changed the names of two internal departments. What used to be Customer Service is now Member Service. This reflects the fact that co-ops have members, not customers. To read more about what this means to you, refer to CEO Patrick Grace’s column on page 2. The old Member Services
department is now Marketing and Member Relations. We believe reidentifying these departments helps us align our corporate philosopy to better meet your needs. We work for you – our memberowners – and our goal is to serve you to the best of our abilities. We strive every day to find ways to improve our service to you and ensure you know exactly what being a member means.
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EC and Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), our wholesale power supplier, are partnering to bring you – our member-owners – an energy efficiency program we believe will better serve your needs as you look to save money on your energy bills. “We recently conducted a survey of our membership and found a large majority to be interested in energy efficiency programs,” said Preston O’Brien, manager of business and member relations. “This pilot
program will give members the opportunity to make slight changes to see big savings.” WFEC has partnered with Precise Building Performance to perform energy audits and Titan ES to offer energy upgrades, such as duct and air sealing, insulation and more. Details are currently being finalized and more information will be available in the coming weeks on OEC’s Facebook page (facebook.com/OklaElec) and in next month’s Co-op News.
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ark your calendars for Friday, Aug. 12. OEC’s annual event is set to be unlike any other, and we’re excited to celebrate YOU! This year, members will have the chance to enjoy more than the traditional barbecue dinner. Among the food options will be hot dogs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, smoked pulled pork sandwiches, popcorn and more! Keep your eyes peeled for more details to be released in the coming weeks and plan to bring out your families for a fun evening on us!
Oklahoma co-op volunteers flock to Special Olympics
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olunteers from 16 Oklahoma electric co-ops came together in Stillwater May 11-13 to assist with the Special Olympics Summer Games. Year after year, electric co-ops represent the largest volunteer group at the games. Over 100 employees, family members and former Youth Tour participants were on hand at the track and field events, assisting wherever needed. Seven of those volunteers represented OEC. More than 5,000 athletes from across the state participated in the 2016 Special Olympics Summer Games. During the three-day event, athletes competed in track and field, bocce, bowling, golf, horseshoes, powerlifting, basketball and softball. “It really touched my heart to see how these kids did not let their disabilities hold them back from competing,” said Vu Nguyen, OEC systems engineer and first-time Special Olympics volunteer. “They
weren’t competing with each other but rather with themselves. They were proving to themselves they could do it despite all the obstacles that stood before them.” Joining Nguyen as OEC volunteers were Journeyman Power Linemen Richard Jackson, Tim Ferree and Brad Scott, Apprentice Power Lineman Jeremy Hull, Service Technician Harlen Fipps, who has volunteered for the past 25 years, and Member Service Associate Keela Clark. Retiree Danny Watters also joined them. In addition to OEC’s employee volunteers, the OEC Foundation, Inc. via the Operation Round Up® program donates funds to area Special Olympics teams. That funding is made possible by members who round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. Thank you to everyone who donated time, energy or dollars to make the Special Olympics a success.
Each month, OEC sponsors and supports local economic development ventures in the towns we serve. This page features those partnerships and highlights those making a difference in our local communities.
OEC’s volunteers at Special Olympics Summer Games May 11-13 were, back row left to right, Richard Jackson, Brad Scott, Harlen Fipps, Danny Watters and, front row left to right, Keela Clark, Jeremy Hull and Tim Ferree. Not pictured: Vu Nguyen
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Over 150 Blanchard fourth graders Get Charged! By Brianna Wall
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ducation and Outreach Coordinator Tory TedderLoffland took the Get Charged! program on the road in May as she visited Blanchard Intermediate School to conduct the experimentbased program for fourth graders. “Get Charged! promotes the learning of electricity through science experiments,” said Tedder-Loffland. “The kids always have a great time. Plus, the material goes right along with their science curriculum and meets state science education requirements.” The program started off with electrical safety videos, then the students learned about circuits, conductors and insulators. They drew a schematic of the circuit they were tasked with constructing, which powered a small light bulb, and later a telegraph that would communicate using Morse Code.
“My students were engaged and so excited to get to do some experimenting,” said Ashley Robertson, one of Blanchard’s fourth grade teachers. “They were still talking about Morse Code on the last day of school. It was learning made memorable.” Get Charged! includes more than just electricity education. It also involves learning a little history. “No matter where I go, they think it’s so cool experiencing what was once a revolutionary form of communication,” said TedderLoffland. Get Charged! is intended for elementary school audiences but can be tailored to any age range. Contact Tory Tedder-Loffland, 217-6726 or tory@okcoop.org, for more information and visit www.okcoop.org to explore all the programs offered to youth in OEC’s service area.
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Students from Blanchard Intermediate School’s fourth grade classes enjoyed learning about electricity and constructing an operating telegraph. The Get Charged! program meets state science standards and is conducted by OEC Education and Outreach Coordinator Tory Tedder-Loffland
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Connections Your free source for exclusive member savings on everyday purchases
Dip into Healthy Savings this summer with your Co-op Connections Card By Brianna Wall
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s a member of OEC, you have exclusive, members-only access to savings. Local and national retailers offer discounts, as do nationwide and locally-owned pharmacies. But, did you know you can also receive savings at places like the dentist’s and chiropractor’s offices? Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives’ Co-op Connections® Program partners with nationwide health networks to bring significant savings to co-op members. It is important to remember the Co-op Connections Card is not an insurance card and cannot be used in conjunction with insurance. However, with today’s ever-changing healthcare laws, a lot of plans are no longer fully inclusive. This partnership was formed to
assist with aspects of healthcare not covered by many insurance companies. Members can receive discounts on dental, vision and chiropractic services, as well as hearing aids, lab work and imaging. Of course, the most-used feature of the program – the prescription discount – remains a beneficial option for those whose insurance plans do not cover the cost of prescriptions. According to a CBS News report, over 30 percent of the American population does not have dental insurance. Fortunately, co-op members can save between 20 and 40 percent on all dental services, including orthodontics, periodontics and endodontics at participating locations with the Co-op Connections Card.
Similarly, members using the Card can save between 20 and 60 percent on eyewear, including discounts on frames, lenses, contacts, ophthalmology and LASIK surgery. For a list of local providers, visit www.okcoop.org/HealthySavings and click on the type of service of which you are in need. All OEC members receive a Co-op Connections Card when they begin service. If you have lost or misplaced your card, call 321-2024 or visit www.okcoop.org/OECconnections to request a new one be mailed to you. Contact Autumn McMahon at 217-6704 or autumn.mcmahon@ okcoop.org if you have additional questions.
The Co-op Connections® Program is an exclusive program offered by Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. OEC is part of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives brand, a nationwide alliance of more than 725 consumer-owned electric cooperatives dedicated to serving their members and communities with integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to the community.
Visit www.okcoop.org/HealthySavings to view complete lists of Healthy Savings providers
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ELECTRICAL
Safety
Use caution near co-op equipment By Abby Berry
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s you find yourself spending more time outdoors this summer, OEC reminds you to exercise caution near electrical equipment maintained by the co-op. Substations and power lines carry extremely high voltages, and if contact is accidentally made, the results can be dangerous – or even deadly. Never climb trees near power lines. If you make contact with a tree that is touching a power line, your body could become the path of electricity from the line to the ground. If you encounter an animal trapped in a tree near power lines or inside a substation, do not attempt to
remove it – no matter how furry and cute! Call OEC or 911 for assistance. These days, we are seeing more remote-controlled toys, like drones and airplanes, which can be a great way to have fun outdoors. But these gadgets also bring new safety concerns. Remote-controlled toys should never be flown near power lines, substations or other electrical equipment. Remember these safety tips when flying a remote-controlled toy: }} Keep a safe distance from electrical equipment when you fly. If contact is accidentally made with a power line or a transformer inside a substation,
many members of your community could be left without electricity. }} Keep the remote-controlled toy in sight at all times. }} Avoid flying if weather conditions are unfavorable. High winds could cause you to lose control of the remote-controlled toy. Here at OEC, your safety is important to us. We hope you will share the message of electrical safety so that you and others can enjoy plenty of summer days filled with fun! Visit www.okcoop.org for more electrical safety tips.
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2016
Abby Berry writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.
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Making the most of OEC’s on-peak summer rates By Brianna Wall
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EC’s summer rate plan provides incentive to members who shift or limit their energy use during peak hours when wholesale power costs skyrocket. By making a few minor adjustments to your househould’s usage routines, you can generate substantial savings. Beginning June 1 and lasting until Aug. 31, the price per kilowatt hour (kWh) is higher on weekdays between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Simply adjusting normal routines and shifting the electrical load of major appliances to any other time of the day – called ‘off-peak’ – will provide members with immediate savings on their electric bills and help ensure reliability and affordable rates in the years to come. WHAT ARE THE SUMMER RATES?
WHY ARE THE RATES HIGHER ON SUMMER AFTERNOONS? The higher on-peak rates reflect OEC’s cost of purchasing electricity during peak hours. Peak hours are those in which the generation, transmission and distribution systems are all expected to perform efficiently while tens of thousands of air conditioners, clothes dryers, kitchen appliances and home entertainment devices are being turned on at the same time. The amount of energy being required at that time is referred to as ‘demand.’ Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), OEC’s wholesale power supplier, determines our electric rates based on our (therefore, your) demand. If the demand becomes more than the current infrastructure can handle, new power plants must be constructed, which will cause all electric rates to rise. In an effort to ensure that does not happen, we encourage members to shift their electricity use to off-peak times of the day.
HOW CAN I SAVE MONEY THIS SUMMER? Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to find savings on your summer bills – even if you’re at home during the peak hours. Postpone the use of major appliances, like dishwashers, kitchen appliances and clothes dryers, until after 7 p.m. Invest in a programmable thermostat and pre-cool your home during off-peak hours. To ensure the pre-cooling air does not escape your home, keep all blinds closed and curtains pulled – consider installing curtains with thermal linings, especially on windows facing south and/or west. Use ceiling fans when you’re in the room; It will cause the air in the room to feel cooler, but if no one is in the room to feel it, it is wasted electricity. Entertainment center electronics consume power even when they’re turned off. Plug them into a power strip and turn it off during the day. Follow OEC on Facebook (facebook.com/OklaElec) and Twitter (@okcoop and #TuesdayTip) for more energy-saving tips.
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On-peak usage (electricity used between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays in June, July and August, excluding July 4) costs 25.6688¢ per kWh. Off-peak usage (electricity used any other time of the day or week) costs only 11.5252¢ per kWh for bills calculated in June and 10.2688¢ per kWh for bills calculated in July, August and September. By utilizing this time of use rate
structure, we’re putting the power in your hands. YOU control the amount of savings on your summer bills.
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democracy in action ELECTIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2016
ne of the basic and most important principles of the cooperative business structure is democratic member control. OEC’s member-owners have the ability to participate in setting policies and making strategic decisions for their cooperative by electing representatives to the board of trustees. The board encourages your involvement in this democratic process by attending your district’s meeting to vote and attending the annual meeting to hear about energy issues and the status of your cooperative.
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NOTICE OF CANDIDACY The process of selecting candidates for election begins this month. Members in districts 3, 5 and 7 are eligible to file for the board of trustees and, if elected, serve a three-year term representing his or her district. Your board district is printed on this magazine’s mailing label. According to OEC’s Bylaws: Any member desiring to be a candidate for election as Trustee from the district of his/her residence, shall file with the Cooperative written notice on a form provided by the Cooperative, of his/her candidacy and intention to stand for election to the office of Trustee from his/ her district at such time as may be designated as the official filing period – June 13-15 – by the Board
of Trustees. Only persons filing such written Notice of Candidacy and intention to stand for election shall be eligible for election at said meeting. If no member files such notice of candidacy and intention to stand for election within the time prescribed above, then the office shall be declared vacant by the Board of Trustees at their next regular meeting and said office shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 4.05 of these Bylaws. Any person desiring to be a candidate for election as Trustee from his/her district must file said Notice of Candidacy inside the Headquarters Office of the Cooperative, with the Manager or his designee, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the filing period, and the filing period shall officially close at 5 p.m. on the last day of said designated filing period – June 15. WHAT ARE THE TRUSTEE ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS? To be eligible to become or remain a Trustee, or to hold any position of trust in the Cooperative, a natural person: a. Must be an active member of the Cooperative, currently receiving electrical service to his/her primary
residence; and b. Must be a bona fide resident of the particular district which he/she is to represent; and c. Must not be in any way employed by or financially interested in a competing enterprise, or a business selling electrical energy, natural gas, propane, butane, or any other form of commercial energy, or a business primarily engaged in selling electrical or plumbing appliances, fixtures or supplies to the Cooperative; and d. Must not be an incumbent of, or a candidate for, an elected public office in connection with which a salary or compensation in excess of One Hundred Dollars ($100) per annum is paid; and e. Must not be an employee of the Cooperative; and f. Must not be a close relative of an incumbent Trustee or of an employee of the Cooperative. As used in these Bylaws, “close relative” is defined as a person who is related to the principal person by consanguinity or affinity, including but not necessarily limited to a person who is either a spouse, child, grandchild, great grandchild, parent, grandparent, great grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, nephew or niece, by blood or in-law of the principal. g. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the beginning of
the term to which elected; and h. Must not be a convicted felon. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE AN OEC TRUSTEE? OEC trustees have many responsibilities and commitments, the most important being trustworthy fiduciary stewards of fellow member-owners’ dollars in ensuring the cooperative’s rates, multi-million dollar budgets (over $120 million in 2015), employees and the overall direction of the cooperative. Trustees recognize that an objective of the co-op is to provide the adequate, dependable and affordable delivery of electric power to its members. Trustees are also expected to conduct themselves in a manner that exemplifies honesty and integrity in their role as trustee of Oklahoma Electric Cooperative. TIME COMMITMENT The board of trustees is quite active, and each member is expected to actively participate in the governance of the business and affairs of the cooperative.
Committee Meetings In addition to monthly board meetings, each trustee is assigned to a smaller, three-person, board committee which meets an additional once or twice a year…requiring about the same amount of time as a regular board meeting. Annual and District Meetings Each trustee is also expected to attend the OEC annual meeting each year, usually held in Norman on a Friday evening in August. They are also suggested to attend one to three of the yearly district meetings, held in the evenings in July…locations vary each year throughout the OEC service territory. Education and Training Most trustees do not walk in the door with the expertise needed to responsibly represent the memberowners of OEC. Therefore, the trustees are expected to become educated on the business of running an electric cooperative through training classes and by attending industry meetings and conferences, all provided by OEC. A trustee can expect to spend approximately 10-14 days a year traveling (both in Oklahoma and out-of-state) to attend these classes, meetings and conferences. To that end, each Trustee is encouraged to become certified under the Board Management Program of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). To achieve this certification, each Trustee is encouraged to obtain the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate within their first three (3)
year term on the Board and the Board Leadership Certificate in an additional three (3) years. Completing these credentials expresses to members the dedication their trustees have to serving them to the best of their abilities. Along with the formal training, conferences and meetings, trustees are also expected to keep up-to-date by periodically reading/reviewing industry related material. Responsive to the Members The final expectation of a trustee is to be a source of information and cooperative access to the memberowners. Trustees are often asked questions, or request assistance, from their constituents regarding electric rates, outages, the electric industry, community involvement, fuel mix and renewables, energy efficiency and economic development programs with which the co-op is involved. The trustee is expected to be knowledgeable and helpful to resolve any interaction the member has with OEC. While the role of trustee at OEC may appear to require more responsibility and to be more time consuming than one might expect, it is very typical of a trustee at an electric cooperative. A survey by NRECA found that on a monthly basis, board members typically spend almost five hours at their regular board meeting and 20 hours more at other meetings, activities, training or reviewing the large amount of Information received prior to each regularly scheduled meeting.
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Monthly Board Meetings The first and foremost commitment of a trustee is to attend and participate in the monthly board meeting, typically held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at the OEC headquarters. In addition to the time required to physically attend the board meeting, typically three to five hours, the trustee can expect to spend two to four hours reviewing the information (agendas, minutes, financials, monthly reports, etc.)
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POWER with prepaid METERING By Tom Tate
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repaid metering is as simple as it sounds: consumers pay for electricity before it is used, then use the electricity until the credit expires. A terrific analogy for prepaid metering is putting gas in your car. Say you only have $30 for the week to pay for gasoline. You drive down to the station, pump in $30 and drive off. As you drive during the week, what happens? You monitor the gauge and make sure each trip is necessary. If you drive too much, you burn up your $30 before the week is out. Literally. By checking the gauge throughout the week, you became more prudent with your gas use and made informed decisions on when and how much to use. Now let’s transfer that analogy to your account with OEC. With normal metering, you get a bill after you have used the electricity. Sometimes it comes as a shock. “How could I possibly have used so much electricity?” Prepaid metering is designed to ease – and hopefully eliminate – that shock. Let’s take a look at how it works. The components of a prepaid
metering system aren’t too different from regular metering. Two extra pieces are required; a way to turn off the power when all your money is used and a way for OEC to tell you how much you have left in your account; think of this as your “electricity tank gauge.” On the cooperative’s side, we handle the extra software and processes. Now let’s see it in action. You have the prepaid metering equipment installed. Prepaid users often receive electricity use notifications through a smartphone app, emails and text messages. Members can view their usage, set alerts and more via the MyUsage mobile app. Now you decide how often you want to buy electricity. Monthly? Weekly? Then you budget for a certain amount of power and pay the co-op. Payments can be made in our office or drive-thru or online through our website. Bingo, your electricity tank is full. During the time period you have paid for (let’s say a week for this example), you receive regular feedback on how much you have left
in your tank. As you approach “empty,” you add more money to your account and are then set for the next period. If you run out, the power goes off just like your car stops when it runs out of gas. To complete the analogy, let’s look at what you have been doing during the week. You become quite aware of how you are using electricity. You turn things off more often. You may change the setting on your thermostat so you don’t cool or heat as much. You might cook outside to avoid using the oven or make sure your dishwasher is really full before running it. Industry studies show that consumers who participate in prepaid metering plans use as much as 12 percent less electricity than their counterparts. [1931213502] Prepaid metering teaches the value of electricity, what uses watts in your home, provides absolute control over how much you pay and helps you reduce your energy use. It is a tremendous way to power your life. Contact OEC to learn more about prepaid metering.
Tom Tate writes on cooperative issues for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.
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OECNews@okcoop.org Autos, Parts & Accessories • ‘12 Ford Fiesta, 4dr, 5spd, 38k mi, exc cond, runs like new, $7,500. 779-7055. • GM 03-07 Speedometer Repair: $100. 213-8014. • ‘02 Pontiac Grand Prix GTX Supercharger, 4dr, leather, cruise, exc cond, 1 owner, midnight blue. 816-935-0660. • ‘07 Honda Spirit 1100CC M/C, 11350mi, saddle bags, back rest, Vance Himes exhaust, like new tires, eng guards, tall windshield, $4,000 cash. 834-7236. • ‘04 Honda Pilot EX, V6, automatic, 4WD, 4dr, seats 8, approx 99,500 miles, leather, cruise, AM/FM/CD/ cassette, AC, power steering, power windows, power locks, 1owner/non smoking, $6,500 cash, serious inquiries only. 391-3319. • Beautiful ‘04 Mustang Convertible, older couple, 104k miles, new fluids/brakes, $4,200. 343-0119, evenings.
• email/text ad, phone # and OEC account # to • OEC headquarters, 242 24th Ave NW, Norman
• ‘65 Mustang, 6cyl, 3sp standard trans, coupe, rust free, orig color (Tropical Turquoise), wheels, wheel covers, console & radio, 98k mi, $10,500. 306-7223. • ’08 Honda Civic, approx 113K mi, 1 owner, all 4 tires and battery only 2 mos old, serious inq only, $7,300. 535-7480 text/call. • ’08 Kawasaki 2053cc Vulcan Vtwin, 10,704mi, new Metzeler tires, program USB power fuel commander, hwy lightbar, longhorn offset hwy footpegs, tire pressure monitoring sys, eng guard, great hwy bike, selling due to illness, $8,250 obo. Gary, 625-4135 or 3862355 after 5pm. • New 24’ Werner 1A fiberglass ext ladder, $200; 16’ Krause 1A fold-out ext ladder, $50; Werner 4’ alum stepladder, $10. 620-1499. • Set of 4 P195/65R15 Firestone tires mounted on Honda Civic alloy wheels, $100 for all, Lexington. 590-8286.
• Gm 400 trans w/shift kit extra deep oil pan VGC, $400; ’88 Chevy pu body parts. 808-2818. • 3 Harleys: 08 (Anniversary 105th) electra glide, 05 Deluxe and a 03 heritage softail, call for more info. 364-2826 or 517-5155. • ‘01 Yamaha 650 V-Star Custom 17K mi, kept covered in barn, windshield custom exhaust, exc cond, $1,595. 392-2574, 550-5476 or mprofessork@ live.com.
Farm & Equipment • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-8906. • 2 ½ ton auto floor jacks, $35; 10row disk, $300; Long case clocks, $200&up. 217-4215. • ‘52 Oliver Row Crop 77 Propane Tractor, $1900, lv msg if no answer, will return call. 759-7994.
• I buy tractors, running or not. 527-9457 or 365-7572. • Wanted tractors dead or alive, any kind any size, quick response. 641-7728 or 352-4816. • Morgan Wright Trucking: Asphalt millings, dirt, sand, gravel, low rates. 532-9522. • 2 tractors, ‘51 and ‘52 8N Ford, look & run great, loc in Noble. 820-5595. • ‘56 Oliver Tractor Super 55, have complete set of parts & repair manuals, pics avail, needs hood, was running when parked, $800. John, 387-4201. • John Deere 12’ tandem disk fairly new cylinder & hoses, good cond, $1200 OBO. 550-9976. • Woods 72 inch finish mower, $1,500 obo. 590-3590. • MF industrial tractor w/77in front end loader, 42hp diesel 3cyl eng, no pto or 3way hitch, $6400 cash. 381-9338.
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Classified Advertisements • Heavy duty 5ft brush hog modern brand from Texas, exc $650 John Deere 1950 model G tractor, been restored not running excellent, $2,250 obo. 306-4415. • 15”X20’ used tinhorn still in good shape, $200 firm; 12”X16’ used tinhorn still in good shape, $150 OBO. Bill, 527-6786, lv msg. • ‘48 8N Ford tractor, runs good, good tires & brakes, needs steering work, $2,500. Charles, 306-6595. • Free 2 Steel tinhorns, 13”X15’ Goldsby/Cole area, good cond. 255-5114.
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• Vintage wooden Coca Cola carrier cases each w/6½oz bottles, bottles have state/city on bottom, 4carton case $10, 24bottle case $15, have 16 cases, make offer for all. 535-8513. • ‘76 Ford dump truck, rough cond, good dump, title not current, $625; BELESHE trailer for skid loader, etc, w/RAMSEY wench, gc, $1,425. 381-2697. • Ten row farm disk, $200; 2trlr mover dollys, $30 ea; 120ft G25 al towers, $150 ea. 217-4215.
Furniture & Appliances. • Leather recliner, very comfortable, good cond, $275; Broyhill table, chairs, china cabinet, very nice, $600, can text/email photos. 412-8128. • Washing machine, runs good, looks good, front loading, color grey, $200, selling because we bought a new set. 485-9284. • GE front load washer & gas dryer, $500 OBO. 819-5517. • Child’s car seat from birth-60 lbs, almost new, still in vinyl packing, $35; Youth bed w/ mattress, $25; Racket ball racket, $10. 474-4261 • Bernina sewing machine & Bernina surger, also have cabinet and cutting table. 7947724 or 808-7314.
• Whirlpool electric oven, VGC, $95. 831-7079.
Hay & Firewood • Think firewood, think 314RUSS (7877). • Firewood, 9100 S Sunnylane. 314-7877. • We always have firewood. 314-7877. • Moore Firewood, 9100 S Sunnylane. 314-7877. • Wako sprayer, 750gal tank, ground driven pump, like new cond, mid-size bales (3×3×7) alfalfa, Bermuda grass & wheat straw. 381-4307. • Bermuda hay round bales, NE Norman area. 561-0017. • Small sq premium bermuda horse hay in 21 bale bundles, loaded on your trlr, sprayed and fert, heavy bales. 850-1005.
Livestock & Pets • Guinea eggs for hatching, fertility not guaranteed, but high probability, $6/dozen, $10/2dozen; Pearl, pied, and lavender mixed; Keets $5, Juveniles $8, Adults $10. 474-1234. • Chicks, turkeys, geese, peacocks, guineas; 7-mo-old b&w rat terrier, free. 527-5105.
• Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-8906. • Fresh duck eggs for eating $6/ dozen. 872-8541. • Working Australian Shepherd puppies, AKC/ASCA reg, parents are fully health tested, have good dispositions & work stock, great pets or working dogs. www.ninneveh-ranch. com. 740-9218. • Serviceable age Angus or Maine bulls, have have been F/T checked, hunting for 3 or 4ft chain link fence. 381-4307. • ASCA reg Australian Shepherds, fat healthy pups w/champ bloodlines, exc temperament for pet/work/ show. 392-3602 or damcofarm. com. • Butchering steer, weighs 880 now, to be butchered in the next 6weeks, price to be determined; Nearly new saddle w/tack, $500. 352-4972. • Young Aberdeen Angus bulls ready for service. 321-7843. • Barbados sheep. 312-3151. • American Blackbelly lambs, $100 ea; Adult ram, $200; Twin ewes, $150 ea; Metal hay/grain feeders, $75 ea. 640-4651.
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Classified Advertisements Miscellaneous • Snapper 50” zero turn mower, leak in hydraulic hoses, $1,200. 745-4420. • 2 propane tanks, 1000gal & 250gal, lv msg. 391-3030. • 2 cemetery lots at Sunset Memorial Park, Veterans Section, overlooks pond, retail $5990, asking $4500, incl tfr fees. 360-5656 or 326-8081. • Structural Pipe 2 3/8”thru 8”; Sucker rods ¾ thru 1”; Fiberglass Posts for Hi-Tensile Electric 7/8” thru 1 1/4”; (2) Fixer Upper Homes in Midwest City. 627-3920. • 2 sliding barn doors 8’ 4” x 4’ 1 1/2 all hardware included $100, lv msg. 990-9782 or 381-2381. • 2 100-lb tanks, just about full of propane, in good shape & ready to use, $125. 250-5877. • Gold & silver coins, guns, snapon tools, pipe, trlrs, knives, auto livestock waterers, min feeders, new fence cable, shop items, personal property of all kinds. www.branchauction.com. • Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Veterans 1 lot 144, spaces c&d, $3,800 incl open/ closing. 826-7181.
• 75 sf laminated asphalt roofing, reddish brown; 8 sf standard sand color shingles, $5 for all. 387-3798. • Toro zero turn timecutter lawnmower cargo carrier #79030 new, $199 at dealer, asking $100. 684-0350. • Kenmore chest freezer, $150; MoJack EZ garden tractor lift, $100. 585-1794. • Antiques: clocks, lamps, gumball machines, old crocks, records, collector dishes, pink siesta, coke & more; 3barns of antiques , ongoing until gone. 381-4196. • Electric wheel chair for an individual, needs battery, blue and gray, $125. 626-6392. • Beautiful country 2bdrm apartment for rent to mature adult, 1 horse ok, $700/ month plus utilities. 819-1883. • Baretta 96d, 40cal, 2clips, box, EC, $550; Echo trimmer, runs great, $100; Rossi 410 lever action shotgun, never fired, EC, $450; Saddles, tack, blankets. 620-5238. • Heat & Air Unit, new, 5-ton w/ gas pkg, $2499; New 4Wheel & tire set for Jeep pull-off, P225/75R16, $350. 550-4013.
• 2 Cemetery lots, Sunset Memorial Park, Garden of Apostles, spaces A&B, lot 6001, $4,000 OBO. 569-2399. • Free cut firewood in South Thunderbird area, call before 8pm. 401-2812. • 10,000 BTU window A/C 115 volt, washer/dryer set, 20” rear tine garden tiller, 5200 BTU window A/C, all in very good cond. 924-0541. • 2 riding mowers, Craftsman, runs good $175; MTD, runs good $225, call for details, Tuttle. 381-2840. • New Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50 sewing & embroidery machine, $2750; New Husqvarna Viking Topaz 40 sewing & embroidery machine, $2500. 802-1857.
Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats • Class A ‘09 Winnebago Vista 32K RV, brand new trans, bunk beds & sleeps 8, great for a family, $38,450, Norman. 360-3497. • ‘07 Catamaran, 27ft, 496mag, s/s prop, very fast, clean & smooth ride, 59hrs, exc cond, incl custom trlr, call/text for details. 802-2575.
Real Estate • 20 acres,180th & Post Oak Rd E; 10 acres well/septic, $7,500/ acre, Noble School district. 815-7871. • For help selling your home on an acreage, contact Metro Brokers Acreage Specialist www.LocateMyDreamHome. com, call or text 405-417-1849 to get started today. • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-8906.
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Classified Advertisements • 3360 sf 4bed/3 full & 2 half bath house, Landrun Addition. 6594716 or timandkatiejones@ gmail.com for a showing. • FSBO 1 acre, comm zoned, 4 ¾ mile E of Tuttle on Hwy 37. 794-4612. • 4 bay/warehouse for lease. 642-6662. • Eufaula dam area, ‘12 MH, 2bed/2bath, lg porch on 100x300ft lot, 30x50ft ins steel building, cellar, manyextras & move in ready, call/text for details. 802-2575. • 75 acres 11 mi south of Blanchard on Hwy 76. 485-3533.
• ‘05 Clayton home, 16×76, 3bd/2ba, 5.22 acres, totally fenced, livestock ready, 2 storage, workshop/garage, carport, new storm shelter, $89,500. 899-7976. • Martingale Estates, 2 adjacent home lots, each 1acre+, buy 1/both, County recorded & maint streets, Washington SD, financing, I35 Exit 101 E1/4m, on 280th St. 288-2564. • Good building site at 914 E Walnut, Tecumseh, OK, all city utilities on .6 acre, nice loc, $12,500. 365-6335 or 579-7452.
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• Lake Eufaula lot, Enchanted Oaks addition; have trees to trade for tree spade work; bird cages various sizes; 2lots Stagecoach Colorado; minerals wanted. 802-4227. • Unique House, potential for on site business, great price over 1acre, 30x50 bldg/pool/ play yard, parking. Buythis. myfreesites.net. • 10 acres for sale, covered in trees, square lot, fenced on three sides, 25 miles SE of Norman, Etowah and Fishmarket Rd, $28,000 firm. 364-1586.
Notices & Announcements • OEC will hold a sealed-bid auction on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to dispose of unused items. Call 217-6840 the day before for item listing. • Bluegrass Jamming 5-9:15pm, Pre-Show 6:15pm, Concert 6:30pm, 6/11/16; 3 bands on stage w/jamming rooms; 3925 SE 29, Del City; Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society (nonprofit org); $8; GOBMS members, $5; Group rates available. 677-7515. • 50 year reunion, Noble class of ‘66, June 10&11, Noble High School, contact Mike Foley. 222-9489.
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• The Busy Bee, 10005 US77, Lexington, fresh local produce, pure raw honey, M-TU 9-6, ThFri 9-6,Sat 9-12. 872-9188.
Wanted • Lawn mowers, running or not. 738-4138. • Cars, trucks, SUVs, running or not, no titles OK. 537-9788. • I buy old cars, trucks, RVs & busses to scrap. 314-7877. • Ham radio gear, radios, amps, Morse code, antennas, etc. 641-7582. • Help wanted at firewood lot, 91st S Sunnylane. 314-7877.
Business • Tractor Work: Tilling, brushhog, front-end loader, dirt & gravel work, boxblade, tree removal, yard clean-up, fences. Kevin, 365-6875 or 872-9576. • Brushhogging: 808-8202. • Mowing: 808-8202. • Garden tilling: 808-8202. • Tinhorns: Installed. 808-8202. • Tree & Brush Removal: 808-8202. • Drainage problems: 808-8202. • Gravel Drives: Built, repaired. 808-8202.
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Classified Advertisements • Brick and masonry repair: tuckpointing, cleaning, caulking, damproofing for brick, block, stone, no job too small incl brick mailboxes, have ref, free est. Todd, 239-9373. • Complete Auto Repair: Quality work @ low prices w/33yrsexp, timming belts, water pumps, head gaskets, motors, trans, brakes, steering, column, some paint @ body work & much more. 899-4221. • Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084. • Yard cleanup: Fence repair, fence installation, mowing, small tree trimming. 990-1084 or 360-8091. • Have Mop, Will Travel: Elizabeth Johnson, house cleaning & private health care, 25 years experience & references, provide background check & fingerprints. 820-9587. • Austin Construction: we build pole barns, and small storage buildings please call 405-945-9999. • “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495.
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• Home Repair Services: Painting (int/ext), sheetrock repairs, roofing, siding, floorings (tile, laminates, etc), doors & windows, fences. We will barter. 899-7292. • Home & Business Painting: Interior/exterior painting, drywall & siding repair, water damage repair. References avail. 899-7292. • Tree Services, etc: tree trimming, cut downs, tops, yard cleanup & haul-offs. References, we will barter. 899-7292. • Concrete Work: No job too small! Drives, sidewalks, pads & repairs. 899-7292. • CL Williams Excavating Services LLC: Water lines, sewer lines, septic systems, storm shelters, footings, driveways, trenching and more. Accepts credit/debit cards, call for free estimate. 226-2930. • CnD Welding Services: metal buildings, carports, loaf sheds, pipe entry, horse stalls, fencing of all types, call for estimate. 226-2930. • C&B Paint Co: 15yrs experience, insured interior/ exterior painting, drywall & texture services, call Cody for a reasonable yet fair price. 426-5913.
• Jim’s Painting & Remodeling: interior & exterior wallpaper, popcorn ceiling removal, sheetrock repairs, texture, power washing, free estimates, quality work, 20yrs experience & insured. 366-0722. • Timber Tree Service: Beautify your property by trimming or removing unwanted limbs, trees & brush. We are fully insured & experienced in tree care. Call Randy McCarter for your free estimate, 821-1027 or 392-2399. • Platinum Heat & Air LLC: owned & operated by Ben Biorato, $65 service call mention this ad, residential customers, I will beat any bid for repairs, installs, or changeouts. 818-4093. • Bob’s Dozer Service & Dump Truck: House pads, dirt, gravel, sand, concrete. Licensed, bonded & insured. 35yrs experience. 620-4371. • 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.
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Classified Advertisements • Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair. All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 34yrs experience, competitive prices. Danny, 3292230 or 779-5362. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230. • Sloan Brothers Pest Control: Termites, bed bugs, ants, etc. Licensed. Free Estimates. Call 405-819-8671 or 918-857-9673.
• American Gutters: Seamless guttering, off duty police officer, competitive prices, call for free estimate. 441-1175. • Dirt & Gravel work: Garden tilling, front-end loader, boxblade, brush hog, driveways, tree removal, fences, yard cleanup. Kevin, 872-9576 or 365-6875. • Jerry Richardson Ent. LLC: Tree trimming, cut down, haul off. Use 70 ft. reach bucket truck. Storm debris, estate/ general cleanup & removal. References. 850-0577.
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• Driveway: Storm repair, gravel, dirt, rock, free estimates. 640-9520. • Tilling: Call James. 640-9520. • Tractor work: Brush hog, boxblade, light hauling. 919-5857. • Welding: Free estimates. Call James, 640-9520. • Morgan Wright Trucking: Dirt, rock, sand, gravel hauling, road & driveway repair, fill dirt, best rates around. 501-2099. • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-8906.
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• Handyman for Hire: off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc. General home repair. 2455502 or 381-2007. • Brush hog & box blade work: $45/hour. 527-9457 or 365-7572. • I repair tractors: 30 years in business. 527-9457 or 365-7572. • Wood’s Tree Service: Trimming and removal, reasonable and experienced and insured, free estimates. Jason Wood, 371-1961.
Classified Advertisements • Blast Off Media Blasting Services: Professional surface cleaning and preparation for cars, boats, concrete, stone, brick, block, wood; any surface you need cleaned and ready for restoration the same day we can take care of it. Call 405-3872091 for a free estimate.
• Small sodding & landscaping jobs: cut down medium trees and removal, tree and shrub trimming. Mike, 414-7009. • Brush hogging: Garden tilling, $40/hr. 872-9188 or 618-7339. • Window Screen Replacement/ Repair: Free quotes! 443-9294.
• Humble Tile : flooring, tubs, showers, backsplash, decks & remodels, competitive rates. 650-0201. See our work @ www.facebook. com/humbletileandmore or Humbletile.com. Free estimates.
• Country Kennel: A heated/ cooled, clean environment for your four legged friend to be boarded while you’re away. 408-4052. • Brush hog & light hauling: $40/hr. 872-9188. • BW Top Cleaning: 334-8212.
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