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Volume 68, Issue 9
March 2020
CO-OP c t i c r E e l m a o O klah NEWS
OEC Foundation continues partnership with MobileSmiles PAGE 4 PLUS >> Learn about OEC's new residential home rate >> OEC provides most reliable power in central Oklahoma >> Last chance to apply for scholarships, Energy Camp
Board of Trustees Percy Moreu, President District2Trustee@okcoop.org
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Rusty Grissom, Vice President
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Ronnie Tharp, Sec. Treasurer
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Bob Usry, Asst. Sec. Treas.
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Mike Argo
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Shirley Idleman
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John Jensen
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Danny Watters
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Hidden Account Numbers Worth $200 Each month, OEC will pay $50 to the two co-op members who locate their hidden account numbers inside the Co-op News that month. The hidden account numbers will be placed at random within the text of each issue and not on the mailing label. The amounts will simultaneously increase in $50 increments until one or both account numbers are located by their respective owners or until the maximum of $500 is reached. 1. One of the hidden account numbers must be your own. 2. You must advise OEC by phone, mail or in person at the co-op’s office by the 15th of the month. If you find your account number call the Member Relations department at 217-6708.
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It's been one year since OEC Fiber opened for business, and what a year it has been. Thousands of active subscribers, hundreds of miles of fiber line in place, one incredibly hard-working team, and we're only beginning. At press time, we just crossed the 7,000 subscriber mark — what a fantastic feat. We are moving at speeds unheard of in the co-op broadband world, and it's all thanks to you. The trend of electric cooperatives stepping up to provide broadband to our rural consumers has picked up a lot of momentum in the last few years. Thanks to the national associations working to secure federal funding, electric co-ops across the nation are able to be the internet source rural communities so desperately need. I recently spoke with CNET for an article titled Electric Cooperatives Could be the Key to Solving the Rural Digital Divide along with a co-op manager in Virginia, and it's fascinating to see the same struggles that exist in other states and how their co-ops are taking on the responsibility of taking broadband where no one else will. OEC's service area is pretty urban and populated compared to the typical rural electric co-op, which is why we were surprised when we discovered those living a couple of miles from our most populous areas had little to no internet access. We realized our communities couldn't expect to do business, teach our kids, access telemedicine or take advantage of all kinds of other things without access to the internet, so we stepped in. Our earliest members did the exact same thing in the mid-1930s when they saw their urban counterparts living with electricity and no company willing to bring it to them. It's just what we do as a co-op. We see a need and find a way to fill it. Thank you for walking alongside us and supporting our efforts to bring high-speed internet where no one else will right here in central Oklahoma.
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OEC Foundation grants MobileSmiles $10,000
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OEC board of trustees approves alternative residential rate
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How OEC provides the most reliable power in central Oklahoma
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Three ways to electrify your lawn care
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OEC provides most reliable power in central Oklahoma
ORU REPORT
ORU OPERATION ROUND UP OEC FOUNDATION, INC.
OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors
Alan Davenport, president Beckie Turner, vice president Ronnie Fulks, secretary/treasurer Betty Allen • Pat Ragsdale Vivian Gibson • Vickie Gray Carla Kimberling • Travis Scott
Next Meeting www.okcoop.org/oru Applications Due www.okcoop.org/oru Applications available at www.okcoop.org/oru OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 1/20/20 ............................. $182,346.80 February deposit ................ $20,737.86 Checks issued .................... -$22,394.55 Interest .................................... $151.00 Approved, not paid ............ -$33,717.50 Ending balance 2/19/20 .... $147,123.61 Financial Statement by: Amanda Dierking
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he OEC Foundation, Inc. for mattresses, beds and housing kits board of directors on Jan. 28 ($5,000), Noble Police Department for approved a $10,000 grant for equipment ($3,055) and Friends of the the Oklahoma Dental Foundation Mustang Public Library for its summer for its MobileSmiles program. The reading program ($3,000). Operation Round Up® (ORU) program Several individuals' applications has supported MobileSmiles since 2018 were approved for needs ranging from and in turn helped over 100 patients glasses, dentures and hearing aids to the across OEC's service area receive construction of an accessible ramp and dental care. a new HVAC. [1928220100] "I am very proud "As always, OEC the board supports a members' generosity cause that meets so [OEC members] allows us to grant a many needs of our wide-ranging spectrum are keeping applicants," said Alan of needs," said Davenport, board their donations Davenport. "They are president. "With keeping their donations local and healthcare costs on local and putting them the rise, it's important right back into our putting them we find partnerships communities." like the one with the ORU is made right back Oklahoma Dental possible by the into our Foundation to help thousands of OEC as many people as members who choose communities." possible." to round up their MobileSmiles electric bills to the — A L A N D AV E N P O R T travels to different areas nearest dollar each and certified, volunteer month. Applications dentists treat a number — individual and of qualified patients organizational — are each day. In October 2019, ORU's available at www.okcoop.org/ORU. support of $3,000 helped provide 29 Applications submitted by March 9 patients with over $15,000 in dental will be reviewed at the next meeting, care value — all at no cost to the scheduled for March 26. Contact patients. Education and Outreach Programs The board also approved grants to Director Tory Tedder-Lofflad at ORU@ Bethesda, Inc. supporting its "Stop, Go okcoop.org or 405-217-6726 for and Tell" education program ($5,000), questions regarding the program or My God Mother's House for formerly application process. incarcerated women transitioning back Looking to increase your ORU into society ($5,000), Thunderbird contribution? See page 10 to learn more Clubhouse/Norman Continuum of Care about ORU PLUS!
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WFEC GENERATION REPORT
Board of trustees approves alternative residential rate
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Introducing the new Standard Residential Rate
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EC's board of trustees approved an alternative to the time-of-use rate, which has been the only residential rate for the better part of the last decade. Members who have tested the new Standard Residential Rate have discovered long-term savings by deciding to switch, and you could too. "Several years ago when we rolled out our time-of-use rate, it put the opportunity to save money in the members' hands by making small adjustments to the time of day they used electricity rather than the amount they used," said CEO Patrick Grace. "What we have found, however, tells us members simply want a rate they can understand and one that makes their bills reasonable." Created as an option for members who would rather not program appliances or modify electricity use — especially during the hot summer months — the Standard Residential Rate features one year-round price per kilowatt hour and a discount for kilowatt hours used in excess of 1,000 during the winter months. "Our data shows us that about 7,500 member accounts could save over $200 over the course of the year just by switching rates," said Grace. "Others could save less or more. Try out our website's rate calculator to use your account's data from the last 12 months to determine the best rate for you." It's important to remember that most members who switch to the Standard Residential Rate will not see savings right away, but could over the course of a year. For example, summer bills could be lower when compared to last summer's, but winter bills could be higher. "We try to avoid comparing one year to another because there are so many factors when considering an electric bill," said Grace. "Weather plays a huge part in determining energy savings (and increases), as does a change in the household or their routine, natural gas prices, the cost of meeting energy regulations and more." Interested in learning more or seeing which rate is right for you? Visit www.okcoop.org/rates for more information and a comparison of rates.
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), OEC's wholesale generation and transmission power provider, has an impressive renewable portfolio that includes wind, hydro and — recently added — solar. OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman, began producing power in February 2017, and Tuttle's 40-acre Solar Farm began operation in March 2017. As more solar facilities come online, expect to see it added to WFEC's generation report, increasing the already robust mix of renewable energy sources.
Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation and Southwest Power Pool purchases during November 2019.
To view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, visit www.okcoop.org/solar.
For those who prefer simplicity and convenience
Use your smartphone's camera to scan the bar code or visit www.okcoop.org/rates to see which rate is best for you or to switch rates!
Visit www.okcoop.org/solar-garden-tours to tour OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman.
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OEC is our name. Reliability is our game. As an OEC member, you already have a leg up over your investorowned utility neighbors. How? Recent data shows investor-owned utility customers were without power 140 percent longer than OEC members in 2019. Reliability matters, and no one in central Oklahoma is doing it better than OEC. "In 2016, our members experienced an average outage time of 129 minutes for the entire year," said CEO Patrick Grace. "That number dropped to 53.4 in 2019, meaning — across the board — our members were without power for an average of less than one hour in 2019, which is pretty remarkable." OEC's score of 53.4 places us well below the average score of 121 among electric co-ops across the nation and takes into consideration the outage time due to our generation and transmission provider, Western Farmers Electric Cooperative. If we were to only look at the outage factors we can control, that number drops to 42.3. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission reported investor-owned utility scores have a three-year average of 108 to 148 — 104-177 percent higher than OEC's score. If you're keeping record at home, the lower the score the better. After all, the goal is to keep the lights on.
LIGHTNING'S SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN RELIABILITY Oklahoma is the second most lightning prone state behind Texas and it showed in our electrical system prior to 2017. This helped OEC's board of trustees create a 2017 strategic initiative to address and eradicate issues caused by lightning. "I believe our system hardening initiative continues to have a major impact on these scores," said Nick Shumaker, manager of system engineering. "We emphasized the much needed upgrading of our lightning protection equipment, which has played a large role in reducing outage time." Proof that this focused effort is paying off can be found in the data. "Since 2016, we've been using analytics to stop outages before they occur,” said Shumaker. "We've used data to more efficiently organize our linemen and have reduced outages due to equipment failure by 60 percent. This is pretty incredible considering the number of lightning strikes in 2019 increased by 50 percent." Strides will continue to be made in the upgrading of lightning protection equipment until all feeders on all substations are operating at a satisfactory level.
OTHER EFFORTS BEING MADE TO PROVIDE RELIABLE ELECTRICITY Vegetation management plays a large role in providing safe, reliable electricity. Co-ops and electric companies in general sometimes get a bad rap for the role we play in the removal of trees, but our efforts help our system withstand Oklahoma's unpredictable weather. We're a fan of trees at OEC, just not intermingled with our electric lines. In fact, we encourage the safe planting of trees in a mindful location in conjunction with our infrastructure. Visit www.okcoop.org to download our free tree-planting guide. Be sure to also check next month's Co-op News for ways you can claim a free tree during the month of April! All of our efforts culminate with one mission: to improve your quality of life with the safe delivery of highly reliable, reasonably priced electric service, innovative energy programs and exceptional member service. www.okcoop.org
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YOUTH & LEADERSHIP
Last chance for former Youth Tour winners, future engineers to apply for scholarships One $10,000 scholarship, two $2,000 scholarships and four $1,000 scholarships are up for grabs from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), and the deadline to apply is April 1. The Glenn English Youth Tour Alumni Scholarship committee offers one $10,000 scholarship and four $1,000 scholarships to former Youth Tour participants. It is proud to have awarded over $100,000 to Youth Tour alumni since starting the program in 2014. To be eligible, applicants must — among other criteria — be a U.S. citizen, have participated in Youth Tour and be working on completing his/her first undergraduate degree. A former OEC Youth Tour winner, Hayden Hefner from Bridge Creek, won the $10,000 scholarship in 2015. The interest and success of the Youth Tour Alumni scholarship inspired the Glenn English Scholarship Committee to partner with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Rural Electric Power Conference (IEEE-REPC) to add an additional opportunity: The Next Generation Rural Engineering Scholarship. Each year, the committee awards two $2,000 scholarships to college students seeking a career in the rural electric engineering field. Applicants of the Next Generation Rural Engineering Scholarship are not required to be former Youth Tour participants. Application portals for both scholarships are open until April 1. Visit www.okcoop.org/ scholarships to apply.
LAST CHANCE DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 1
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Six trustees continue commitment to co-op
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ix OEC board trustees continued their commitment to co-op values, members and education by renewing their Director Gold credential at the January board of trustees meeting. Mike Argo of Norman, Rusty Grissom of Noble, Ronnie Grover of Newcastle, John Jensen of Washington, Percy Moreu of Noble and Bob Usry of Norman all have dedicated time and energy to learning how to best serve you, the member-consumers. The Director Gold credential recognizes directors committed to continuing their education beyond the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate and Board Leadership Certificate. Director Gold demonstrates a tangible commitment to advancing their knowledge and executing their board responsibilities to the best of their ability. Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication to serving OEC to the best of your abilities.
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Three ways to electrify your lawn care By Abby Berry
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pring is just around the corner, and you can practically smell the freshly-cut grass. If you’re in the market to upgrade your lawn care equipment, you may want to consider electric (or battery-powered) options. Gas-powered lawn mowers and trimmers may be your go-to, but times they are a changin'. Electric lawn care equipment options are becoming more popular than ever, offering consumers faster charging times, longer battery life and quieter, greener products compared to their gas-powered counterparts. Here are three ways you can electrify your lawn care this spring. [4209101601]
ELECTRIC LAWN MOWERS Electric lawn mowers have come a long way over the last few years. Early models required corded connections, which were tricky to manage––but the cord has been cut. Newer cordless electric mowers are certainly more expensive than gas-powered mowers, but much of the upfront cost can be recovered since electricity is a less expensive fuel than gas, and electric engines generally require less maintenance than gas engines. Cordless electric mowers typically range from $200 to $500. Electric mowers are suitable for most lawn care needs, with batteries that typically require about one to two hours to fully charge, and most batteries can run for a full hour. That said, if you have a large yard (half an acre or larger), a gas-powered option may be best to suit your needs.
Additional energy efficiency questions? Contact our certified energy efficiency solutions specialist Daniel Lofland at daniel. lofland@okcoop.org
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ELECTRIC TRIMMERS Cordless electric string trimmers are a great option for most lawns. Traditionally, like lawn mowers, string trimmers have typically been powered by gas. But new versions of electric trimmers are improving and are now considered worthy competitors of gas-powered models. Cordless electric trimmers are much quieter and easier to use, but most batteries last about 30 to 45 minutes. So, if you have a lot of space to trim, you may want to consider a back-up battery or plan to work in short bursts. If you’re interested in purchasing an electric trimmer, the main factors to consider are the battery’s life, charge time and power. Costs can vary depending on your needs, but you can find a quality version for about $100.
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ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWERS After cutting and trimming your lawn, you’ll need to clear off those walkways and patios for the finishing touch. If you don’t want to deal with the maintenance of a gas-powered blower or the restraints of a corded blower, a cordless electric version is a great option. Cordless electric leaf blowers are lightweight and easy to maneuver, but they don’t offer quite as much power as gas-powered and corded blowers. If your leaf blowing and clearing needs are minimal, a cordless electric leaf blower can get the job done. Costs for a cordless electric blower vary depending on power and battery quality, but you can purchase a dependable model for about $150 and up. If you’re looking to electrify your lawn care equipment, be sure to do your homework. Search online for the latest reviews, and check trusted websites like ConsumerReports. org. With a little research, you’ll be well on your way to Lawn of the Month – with less maintenance, hassle and noise (and your neighbors will thank you!).
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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 percent of the nation’s landscape.
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14 frozen strawberries 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
Directions In a blender, combine soy milk, oats, banana and strawberries. Add vanilla and sugar if desired. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. Recipe from allrecipes.com
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AUTOS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES
• ‘92 Cobra 5th wheel frame, all holding tanks, windows, stove, tub, sinks, all in good condition, frame good for car hauler or tiny home. 899-7714. • ‘77 Ford Ranchero GT, with tow package, $3,500 obo, serious inquiries only, leave message or text, red paint, with red and black interior. 694-0409. • ‘08 Cadillac Super nice; runs excellent; Pearl white;4 door; sunroof; back-up camera, navigation system; new tires; alarm; passive key entry; electric seats& windows; 107k miles, always garaged & serviced, more extras, Newcastle. 589-5446.
• ‘00 Silverado 2500 3/4T, 4WD, Ext cab, V8, tow pkg, Fifth Wheel Hitch, one owner, 168396 miles, VGC, Red, AC not working, $4800. 255-6825. • ‘09 Chevy Silverado 2X4 144,300 miles with 5.3, $12,000 OBO, clean title. 651-1809. • Honda Push Mower, approx 1 yr old $300, Marilyn. 872-8366. • ‘97 Ford F150 with tow package, good tires, toolbox, engine locked up, leave message or text, $400 obo. 314-0257. • ‘69 c10 lwb clean title, street legal built, 355 sbc with nitrous hughes built turbo 400, $11,500 obo, text or call for pictures. 318-3769.
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• ‘12 GMC crew cab truck, 2005 mi, 4WD, VGC, 2nd owner, $16,000 obo; Custom built 9’ long smoker on new 12Lx7W s/a trailer w/new 6-ply tires, $3750 obo; Kenmore 80 series lrg capacity washer/dryer, $200 obo; GE profile quiet lrg washer/ dryer $600 obo. 590-3394 or 308-5742. • ‘98 Dodge Durango 4x4, s/b v-8, not running, body in good condition, clean title, $1000 OBO. 659-7542. FARM & EQUIPMENT
• Wanted salvage rough tractors from 1960-2020, 2WD or 4WD. 641-7728.
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• ‘56 Ford, cannot finish restoration due to health issues, have all parts, some new, primed for paint, call Lynn for more info. 255-0824. • I have several old car repair manuals, fix your ford ,1971 to 1954, chiltons mustang cougar 1965-73’, motors, 1969-76 and 1972-82, xix total make offer. 570-4457. • 20’ flat-bed trailer, $900; 16’ cattle trailer, $750; ‘81 International/Bluebird bus converted for hunting/activities, gas/auto trans, $3000, leave msg. 381-3500.
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All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted • Heavy Duty Equipment Trailer 20’x8’, blue steel deck, 6’ fold-up ramps, (2) 8,000# axles/electric brakes, 2-5/16” ball bumper pull, Frank’s Trailer mfg, $2500. 799-1155. • Troy-Bilt self-propelled lawn mower, Honda engine, starts/ runs great, like new, $150. 580-564-6064. • ‘19 Utility/Car and equipment Big Tex two axle trailer for sale, bought for emergency over holidays and need to sell, 1200 miles only complete with ramps, spare tire, etc, great condition, $2,600, Rick. 229-9667. • 1991 International Bobtail dump truck and 12 ton heavy equipment trailer with penal hitch and air brakes $16,500 firm call Tony. 414-0680. • 2124 for new holland tractor front end loader, diesel, Tuttle area, $12,500. 381-2052. • 5 foot Brush Hog with AllisChalmers Snap Coupler hitch in good condition, $300. 388-0655. • Vermeer 504 Super I, 4X5 string tie round baler, $4650; Angus weaned 9 month old heifers and bulls, 7 months bred cows. 8725749 or 596-9573. • 16 Ft trailer with railings $200; 17 Horsepower cub cadet with belly mower $700; Large selection of phonograph records. 365-4162.
• 2015 Big Tex 14GN-28, 7000# single axles, 16” tires, $4500; 24 ton Northstar log splitter on trailer Honda GX 160, lightly used, $1200. 623-9438. FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
• Six drawer captains bed, $100. 831-7079. • King size & reg sheet sets; New dish sets, bakeware, all types fabric, 50¬¢ and $1/yd, call for appt, sale on until all sold. 501-1365. • 60” Toshiba flatscreen TV, works perfect, get ready for football and bad weather weekends, $350. 366-6166. • Vintage Duncan Phife dining set drop leaf table w/six chairs buffet; vintage coffee table set w beveled glass inserts w three side tables; large oval trestle table. 366-6166. • Gorham Alenon lace sterling silver flatware, svc for 12, lg case, never needs polished, serving spoons, meat fork, knives, sugar spoons, dessert slicer, napkin rings, $1,000. 329-7992. • 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. HAY & FIREWOOD
• $50 Bermuda Round Bales in NE Norman. 561-0017.
• Hay round bales, fertilized Bermuda; also first cutting prairie. 872-3629. • Sm sq straw, $5/bale; Sm sq bermuda, $8/bale; Sm sq alfalfa, $10/bale. 459-6543. • Small square premium bermuda grass horse hay in 21 bale bundles, loaded on your trailer, sprayed and fertilized. 850-1005. • Firewood for sale: Greenwood $85; 1 year seasoned $100; Delivered and stacked locally. 639-5420. • Bermuda grass hay, 6x5 round bales, sprayed and fertilized, 4 bale minimum, call or text. 570-4550. • Firewood, $75 for pickup, delivery price depending on location. 365-5534. • Bermuda grass hay round bales, 5X6, sprayed, horse and cattle quality, can deliver minimum 10 w/extra charge, leave message. 623-7478. • Quality Bermuda Hay, 4x6 net wrapped, $65/$75, Goldsby. 401-4012. • Small square Bermuda; grass bales and prairie grass bales sprayed and fertilized $6 a bale will load, sw okc. 473-7395 or 392-4855. LIVESTOCK & PETS
• Young Hereford bulls, will wean first week of December. 8504294 or 329-4406.
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• 2 black 3/4 angus bulls 22mo to 36mo 12, 2 to 6 yr prs sprgs Newalla. 391-3688. • Registered Akc 10 month bullypit pups for sale $1500, champagne tan and white tri female, one charcoal grey and white blue male text. 626-4417. • 2 six month old heifer calves, 1 white face, 1 black baldy, $650 each; 8 year old polled hereford bull $1100. 329-4562. • Rabbits, guineas, and turkeys, 2019 shelled pecans. 527-5105. • Animal transport cage, great for hauling sheep, goats, hogs, etc, 6ft-L,47’-W,38’-H, great condition, well built $225. 387-4638. • Free to caring indoor homes, tabby kittens, white bibs and mittens, 2 neutered boys, 1 girl, Lexington. 761-0672. • Handfed and socialized parrotlet and cockatiel chicks, prices vary depending on species and mutation, DNA sexing available; parrot diets and toys available. 401-4887. • Homing pigeons have to many have to sell, price depends on how many you buy starting at $2, if buy more then 10; Also lovely raised kittens for sale $65, all have shots must go to a loving homes ready for adoption. 474-4261. MISCELLANEOUS
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• 12x12 overhead door (6 2x12 panel style) complete with rails, $350, call Ed. 659-6035. • 2 burial plots at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Norman, in (sold out) Garden of Apostles, package includes granite and bronze double head plaque $8,700 obo. 589-1389. • Oneida South Seas Community silverware service for 8 plus serving pieces $150; Kenmore bread machine and cart $40; Ladies 14 ct gold wedding ring with .70 ct marquise diamond and 24 round diamonds tw .85 cts Size 6 1/2, $3000 appraised at $5000, Kenneth. 213-9392. • Walther ccp-m2 9mm stainless $300; Smith& Wesson shield 45acp $375. 249-5405. • 6’ box blades, harrow sections, servis post hole digger, misc pipe rebar, old brush hogs. 391-3688. • Ping Pong Table in exc cond, includes 4 paddles and 1dz ping pong balls, folds up and on wheels for easy storage and movement, new was $350, Will sell for $175, Norman Area. 310-5324.
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• Yildiz 12GA Over Under 3”Mag, excellent,condition used 1-hunt, walnut stock changeable chokes Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full, New Price $399, asking $320. 201-7266. • Portable Oxygen Concentrator by Precision Medical, 1 to 5liter,1 internal+1external battery, carrybag/backpack, 6lbs; AC and DC adapter; only used 1 month; $1500. 401-8783. • King and regular size sheet sets, dish sets and bake ware, all types fabric 50¢ and $1/yard, call for appointment. 501-1365. • Winnebago 2002 rialta euro van, class c, 21.67 ft. $30,000; storm g p3819193 eleven81 electric bike. 397-5313. • RC Airplanes for sale many kits still in box, many kits built and accessories. 312-3151. • 2, 4-cycle weed eaters; 4, 2-cycle weed eaters; 1 popular chain saw, all in good condition. 527-1030. • Husqvarna model #CT20 tiller, Troybuilt Tuffy tiller, Poulan 1900 chainsaw, have been in storage. 684-0350.
• Heavy duty trailer dolly $50, garden rolling seeder $70 (new 100), dog piggy pink blanket 26x27, mobile hunting game cart $175, Tuttle. 640-4651. • Raw white wool in large bags, $30 a bag; heavy steel pipe hay ring feeder $75. 397-1122. • 668 once fired .38 special cases, includes 6 fifty round plastic Case-Gard cases, $26. 184 once fired .357 Magnum cases, $25. 485-4672. • H&R 38 caliber (short), revolver, $200; Bersa Thunder 380 caliber semi auto, 2 clips, new, $325; Sig Sauer P365, new, 2 clips $450, tack for sale. 620-5238. • Ashley wood burning stove, good condition, blower, cast plates instead of fire brick, asking $250. 570-4457. • Heavy duty bandsaw horse drawn John Deere sickle mower old antique corn Sheller outdoor cooking wok railroad spike coat and hat hangers. 820-0618.
Serving Norman & the surrounding area since 1891 Non Profit, Perpetual Care Storage Sheds
Solutions as unique as your storage needs
CaSh or rent-to-own
Financing available
No Interest up to 2 yrs
“Freedom to choose upright &/or flat marker memorials.”
20’ and 40’ Containers
Better Barns We Have CULVERTS, Too!
Steel Garage/Shop
405-872-7433 www.betterbarns.net
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• New quilts, sev colors and patterns, $100; Bunch interior primed 3-panel doors w hinge/ knob cuts; sev sizes dbl pane windows; many bevel-glass light fixtures; dbl and single garage doors; misc new lumber. 366-6166. • Farm Fresh Brown Eggs, $3 dozen or 2 dozen for $5, 11701 U S Hwy 77 Lexington, corner of Roberts rd & Hwy 77. 205-4146. • Near complete from early 70s early set of southern living recipe books. 366-6166. • John Deere LX255 15 HP Riding Mower, needs coil, $100. 321-0095. • Paddle boat, Orange/white, Good usable condition, $450; Wood burning stove, Cabinet design, With electric fan, It is a controlled air stove to regulate burning rate, $250, leave msg. 381-3500. • 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, 329-2230 or 779-5362.
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • March 2020
Winter Specials
Serving the metro since 1973 Construction and Repair
Are YOU or someone you know looking for a career? Bob Usry & Sons, Inc. is hiring! Journeyman plumber position available.
1800 Industrial Blvd. Norman, OK 73069
364-1001 or
khyde@bobusry.com
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All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted
• 78 cajun bassboat exl cond, 2005 1100 v-star classic, low miles, exl cond, $3000, each boat has 70hp evinrude same yr, loaded. 794-3508. • ‘15 Coleman, 18 foot Ultra Lite travel trailer, rarely used, good condition, $6,950. 386-5394.
STrucTural PiPe SaleS We build:
Cattleguards H-Posts Corner Posts Triangle Pipe Racks
• 20 ft Pontoon Boat, 50hp Mercury motor, Sun Tracker Bass Buggy, good condition , New trailer, tires, $3,500, Thunderbird Lake area. 401-1859. REAL ESTATE
• Want to sell your acreage property? Contact Metro Brokers Acreage Specialist, www.OkRealtySolutions.com, call or text to get started today. 417-1849. • Thunder Lane Industrial Park, the zone-free way to do business, proudly featuring OEC Fiber high-speed internet! www. thunderlanelots.com. 792-0008. • 80 acres, rolling hills, views, wooded, hunter’s paradise, lots of trees, Hwy 9 & Harrah Rd. 314-0755. • 2¼ beautiful improved acres, fenced, large trees, well, septic, electric, storm cellar, must sell, reduced 10-K $37,500, 2 miles from T-Bird, 2402 168 Ave NE. 990-9235.
• 5 to 80 acres 180th and hwy 9, wooded ponds, views surveyed, pecan large redo trees rounded by Indian land privatese, starting at 25,000. 386-6629. • 2bd steel house on 80 acres of land lots of turkey, ducks, and deer needs improvement, Tuttle area, $500,000. 381-2052. • 3700 Sq Ft custom home in Tuttle area, 1.8 acres with pond, 4 Bedrooms, 3 bath, Flex room, Granite countertops, 1500 Sq Ft shop, $660,000. 817-879-0550. CASH LOANS ON QUALITY GUNS
WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMS
MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS
• 15ft aliner soildwall folddown only 1200#, $11650; nissan exterra 25000 mi $19500, Tuttle. 550-0387. • 16Ft Bass Tracker boat w/trailer in good shape, has a fish finder and live well, boat w/trailer $2,000, Included 20HP Evinrude that needs some maintenance. 414-3355. • ‘02 Georgetown Forrest River 37 Foot RV, 58,000 miles, Ford V10 Engine, 2 Slide Outs, 2 Air Conditioners, Kitchen, Loaded, Generator, Very Good Condition, Norman, $21,000. 616-902-2894. • Cool vintage, 1971 Gypsy Trihull boat w/custom trailer and Evinrude motor requiring reassembly, recent restorations to fiberglass body, owned by same family, all offers considered. 381-6249. • Fishing boat 14 foot king commander, and a 35 horsepower Johnson motor and a trailer in good condition,$1000 for all three. 381-3189.
WANTED
QUICK CASH LOANS ON MOST FIREARMS
• Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230. • Remington model 7400, 3006 auto with Leupold Vari X3, 3.5X10; rifle is excellent, scope is mint; $800 for both or may separate. 570-0072. • Craftsman Table Saw Deck 41”x27” 10”Blade $200. Call 292-6299 or text 620-3523. • Large wood and charcoal cooker/smoker, Heavy Duty, Custom Made, Two Inside racks, 36” tall, 15” wide, bargain at $95. Call 292-6299 or text 620-3523. • Fresh Brown eggs, Organic, Free Range Hens, $3 dozen. 795-1030. • W: Ham Radio / Shortwave Gear, etc- Older is OK. 641-7582.
WINCHESTERS, COLT WINCHESTERS, COLT,, BROWNING, and other Guns BROWNING
WE BUY GUNS
(Fair Top Prices Paid) Rifles - Handguns - Shotguns We have over 2,000 New & Used Guns In Stock In Front MUSTANG PAWN and GUN of Water Tower
376-3833
Tue-Sat 9-6 • 126 W Hwy 152
CONFIDENTIAL COURTEOUS SERVICE
Perfect for:
Corrals Barns Fences
All sizes custom-cut pipe
“The PiPe Man” 405-207-0101 We Now Have Culverts Call for sizes & prices • We Deliver www.okcoop.org
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• Beautiful 120 acre mountain hunting/ATV retreat NW of Talihina, Off grid 30x50 insulated metal building sleeps 17 $224,999, Call Curtis. 474-0478. • 320 acres MOL farm, grazing land, 4 income producing wind turbines, 3 ponds, stocked with fish & spring fed, Okarche & NW Expressway, Niki Grider, Elite Key Realty. 802-5524. • Newalla: 2bd/1bth, appliances, wood floors, 1/4 acre, a frame for a shop, cul-de-sac; near 59th and Harrah-Newalla Road; Empty, move-in ready. 608-9320. • 1 acre commercial zoned 4 3/4 miles east of Tuttle on highway 37, call for more questions. 794-4612. • FSBO beautiful 800 sqf home on 5 acres 2 bed, 1 bath, outbuildings, cellar and circle drive $88,000 call for more info. 255-8596. • Acreage at 414 Hoffman Dr Norman, OK, fenced, water, electricity, cleared for building and a shop, $150,000. 366-1848.
• 6 ac w/new water well; septic, electric; 16x80 2bd/2bath mobile home and old farmhouse; pecan trees, Corbett/Lexington Area, $73,500 FIRM; Text questions or interest. 593-6542. • FSBO 120 acres m/l, close to Foss Lake, NW corner of Hwy 73 & N2070 Rd, rural water & electric. 392-4804 or 640-4653. WANTED
• Appliances, AC units, mowers, hot water tanks, cars, farm implements, computers, almost any Metal Scrap, will haul it away for free. 225-6769 or 306-6927. • Small travel trlr to use as hobby shop. 627-8702. • Looking to buy toys, Star Wars, GI Joe, MASK Masters of the universe, Thundercats, legos, Transformers, Imaginext, calico critters, call or text Eric. 306-1462. • I buy Mineral Rights. 347-1907. • 22 Rifle or Revolver, older is OK, voice or tex. 641-7582. BUSINESS
• Computer & Phone Lines: Off-duty fireman. Installation, repair, trouble shooting, etc. 2455502 or 381-2007.
• Handyman for Hire:off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, carports, room additions, windows & doors, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc. General home repair. All types of construction, 37yrs exp. 245-5502 or 381-2007. • American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 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. 496-5265. • Jim’s Painting & Remodeling:interior & exterior wallpaper, popcorn ceiling removal, sheetrock repairs, texture, power washing, deck and fence staining, free estimates, quality work, 20yrs experience & insured. 366-0722. • Pipe fence construction and repair: 40 years experience, Tony Keller 694-8490.
• 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, Homes on Acreage, Acreage, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Service buyers/sellers in most areas of Oklahoma, active licenses #142160 & #175498, call or text Rhonda at (405) 8080705 or Cody Simmons, Realtor® (405) 203-2449 active license #183016. www.sunshinerealty. realtor. • Brushog, boxblade: tilling, dirt and gravel work, driveways, tree removal, yard cleanup, fences Kevin 872-9576 or 365-6875 • Greg Moore Excavation: Septic systems, grading, backhoes, dozer, driveways gravel or concrete, building pads, BBB accredited, service and honesty is our goal. 388-5430. • Meyer Masonry: Brick, block, rock, 35yrs exp, free estimates. Keith, 527-4934. • Tractor repair 40 years exp, Slaughterville. 365-7572.
LOAFING SHED KITS
DELUXE PAINTED MODELS INCLUDE:
Building farm ponds & private lakes in OEC’s service area.
“Wealth is not measured in dollars.”
Farm Pond and Lake Construction Along with Fence Rows • Land Clearing Building Pads • Shearing
Bulldozers & Trackhoes Call Bruce 580-641-1952
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • March 2020
13X24.................$1,877 13X36.................$2,377 13X48.................$2,977 MORE OPTIONS AVAILABLE, CALL FOR DETAILS
SHOWN WITH 4X4 POSTS, UPGRADABLE TO 6X6
OKLAHOMA’S SOURCE FOR: GRASS TRIMMERS & CHAINSAWS TACK & VETERINARY SUPPLIES LIVESTOCK FEED & HAY POULTRY & SUPPLIES LAWN & GARDEN PET FOOD FENCING LUMBER
(405) 741-4400 | 7200 S. Sooner Rd. OKC
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All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted • Clint's Lawn Care: mowing, weed trimming and edging; one to five acres; Newcastle, Blanchard, Tuttle and Bridge Creek; I›m a Veteran with years of lawn care experience. 229-1046. • Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair. All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 40yrs experience, competitive prices. Danny, 3292230 or 779-5362. • Argo Siding & Windows: Windows, doors, siding, patio rooms, carports, remodeling, room additions, tile, painting, roofing, we also do skirting and repair siding on mobile homes. 255-5553 or 329-0553, leave message. • Affordable lawncare and mowing: weeding, spraying, some tree work, Noble to Lexington area, call Jim at 693-5341. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230. • Tractor work, brush hogging, box blade. 365-7572.
• Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084. • Portable buildings: 12x20 lofted barn $3830 or $177.31/ mo; 8x10 mini barn $1465 or $67.82/mo; 10x20 cottage barn $2840 or $131.48/mo. 405-8720338 or bargainbarnsusa.com • Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x40=$17,300; 4 0 x 5 0 = $ 2 6 , 9 0 0 ; 40x100=$49,000, price includes concrete & installation. 405-8720338 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. • Clean up & haul off: trash & debris from properties and building interiors. For a professional, neatly finished job, call Jerry Richardson, insured, references. 850-0577. • Tree trimming or cutdown & haul off: use 70ft reach bucket truck. For a professional, neatly finished job, call Jerry Richardson, insured, references. 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 • Thinking Garden? Have tractor, will plow: Don, 387-4433. • “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495.
• Seamless Guttering: Country Ridge Enterprises New installation or replacement, repairs, clean out and leaf guard. Local Norman company. Insured *Free Estimates* Call James. (405)623-2354. • Outdoor services: dirt & gravel work, driveways, brushog, tilling, boxblade, yard cleanup, tree removal, fences built or repaired Kevin 365-6875 or 872-9576. • I buy tractors running or not. 365-7572. • Lawn mowing, yard cleanup and trimming: call 596-0936.
JIM'S PAINTING & REMODELING
Insured, Free Estimates
Painting • Fence & Deck Staining Texturing • Carpentry • Interior Exterior • Commercial Residential • Sheetrock
314-0755 / 366-0722
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