OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Your trusted energy advisor
Volume 65, Issue 9
March 2017
CO OP NEWS
Oklahoma Electric
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Board of Trustees John Jensen, President District6Trustee@okcoop.org
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Percy Moreu, Vice President
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Ronnie Grover, Sec. Treasurer
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Mike Argo, Asst. Sec. Treasurer
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Rusty Grissom
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Shirley Idleman
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Danny Watters
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Bob Usry
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Ronnie Tharp
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District2Trustee@okcoop.org District4Trustee@okcoop.org District1Trustee@okcoop.org District3Trustee@okcoop.org District5Trustee@okcoop.org District7Trustee@okcoop.org District8Trustee@okcoop.org District9Trustee@okcoop.org
Oklahoma Electric Cooperative 242 24th Ave NW | PO Box 1208 Norman, OK, 73070 321-2024, FAX 405-217-6900 http://www.okcoop.org
Senior Management Co-op Manager...............................Patrick Grace Chief Financial Officer.........Preston O’Brien, CPA VP of Engineering...........................Thad Peterson VP of Operations.........................Randy Simmons VP of Administration...........................Jonna Buck VP of HR and Legal Services............Tracy Mowdy VP of Metering................................John Spencer
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News is published monthly by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, 242 24th Ave. NW, Norman, OK 73069, (USPS865-700). 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 $500 Each month, OEC will pay $50 to the two coop 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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Patrick Grace, CEO This year, OEC celebrates 80 years in business. I believe that is a fantastic feat and something worth celebrating. From 1937 until now, we have faced challenges as well as blazed paths for others to follow. The challenges we face now are quite different than in 1937, but we have proven that, no matter what comes, we'll be prepared. As we undergo a shift in mentality to continue forging ahead, I can't help but think about the differences in the generations of our members. For example, in the early 1940s — when the lights were first coming on for many — members were elated about the mere idea of electricity powering their homes. In today's world, electricity is more of an expectation than a lifechanging privilege. As your electricity provider, it's our job to work on your behalf to ensure your expectations are met. While the expectations of our members between generations might be shifting, we are up for the challenge of not only meeting them, but exceeding them. If you look back at the milestones we've accomplished, you'll see a trend of constant growth and continued efforts to look out for those we serve. From the introduction of automated meters and outage responses to major storms, and becoming the first co-op in Oklahoma to roll out a PrePaid metering program, we try our best to live out our mission to improve our members' quality of life through the safe delivery of highly reliable, reasonably priced electric service, innovative energy programs and exceptional member service. While the expectations of our members between generations might be shifting, we are up for the challenge of not only meeting them, but exceeding them. We know with your help, we can continue to lead the co-op world in the programs we offer, the technology we implement and the many ways in which we communicate with you. Here's to another successful 80 years.
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What are electric co-ops' policy priorities?
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Leaving a Legacy: Lexington family reminisces on decades as OEC members
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Last chance for eighth graders to enter Energy Camp contest
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Take these simple steps to improve your home's energy efficiency
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Dishwasher Efficiency Tip: Air dry clean dishes to save energy. If your dishwasher does not have an automatic air-dry switch, turn off the dishwasher after the final rinse and prop the door open slightly so the dishes will dry faster.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy
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CO-OP NEWS
ORU OPERATION ROUND UP OEC FOUNDATION, INC.
Electric cooperatives’ policy priorities By Dan Riedinger
OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Betty Allen • Leroy Bayliff Alan Davenport • Harlen Fipps Ronnie Fulks • Vivian Gibson Vickie Gray • Carla Kimberling Beckie Turner • Joyce Wallace
Next Meeting March 7 Applications Due February 26 Applications available at www.okcoop.org/ORU
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s a member of OEC, you know that providing safe delivery of highly reliable, reasonably priced electric service is our top priority 365 days a year. Our employees are dedicated to this mission, whether they work on a line crew or spend most of their time behind a desk. But it might surprise you to know just how much the work we perform in the communities we serve can be greatly affected by what lawmakers and regulators are doing in Washington, D.C. That’s why co-ops all across the country join together in making sure our leaders in Washington know what’s important to co-ops and their members. We do this, in part, through our membership in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), the national service organization that represents the
OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 1/10/17................................$146,153.94 February deposit....................$19,372.17 Interest.............................$124.14 Checks issued.....................-$26,767.41 Approved, not paid...............-$14,860.72 Ending balance 2/20/17......$124,072.12 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking 4
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interests of the nation’s more than 900 electric cooperatives on Capitol Hill and before federal agencies. Here are some of the policy priorities for NRECA and America’s electric co-ops in the next couple of years.
STRENGTHENING RURAL AMERICA Electric cooperatives built and improved the infrastructure to bring electricity to people living in rural America who were being left in the dark and left behind. Today, co-ops provide power to 42 million Americans in 47 states. We know that growing a vibrant rural economy is essential to America’s success and prosperity, and we count on the federal government to help. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has long been a partner in helping co-ops fund a
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WFEC GENERATION REPORT wide variety of activities, including electric infrastructure improvements and expansion of rural economic opportunities. Co-ops will work to further strengthen our relationship with the USDA in 2017 and beyond. Co-ops also are keenly aware that tens of millions of rural Americans continue to live without access to high-speed internet service. Bridging the digital divide continues to be a critical economic development issue for rural America, and it’s a big priority for co-ops in Washington this year. And a little farther down the road, in 2018, the U.S. Congress is scheduled to produce a new Farm Bill. Co-ops will track this closely to ensure that updates of our nation’s agricultural and rural policies also strengthen rural America.
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 last month. 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.
AVOIDING REGULATORY OVERREACH Electric cooperatives strongly advocate for public policies that are driven by consumers’ interests and needs—not a “Washington knows best” mentality. Overreaching federal regulations have a significant negative impact on rural America, so co-ops are asking Washington policymakers to revisit a number of federal rules that have hurt rural communities and threatened co-ops’ mission to provide affordable and reliable electricity. [1818420503] We’re also looking ahead to future rules and actions under major environmental laws, such as the Endangered Species Act and Clean Air Act, to ensure that they carefully balance the nation’s environmental and economic goals without imposing undue burdens on rural America.
IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE One of the themes that ran through last year’s presidential campaign is the need to improve the nation’s infrastructure. Electric co-ops have been in the infrastructure development and improvement business for decades and hope to work with leaders in Washington to continue this important progress. Co-ops continuously improve the cyber and physical security of our systems and have been leaders in developing and using smart grid technologies. Here again, a strong public-private partnership remains essential, particularly in the area of cyber security. Electric cooperatives also support a wide range of research activities to help improve our nation’s future energy infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Energy and other agencies remain key partners in advancing this research, as well. These are just a handful of examples of co-ops’ major policy priorities over the next couple of years. It is by no means an exhaustive list. But hopefully it demonstrates that America’s electric cooperatives are working just as hard in Washington as we are here at home to keep the electricity flowing and, as our mission states, improve the quality of life for our members.
COAL: 35% NATURAL GAS: 34% WIND: 27% HYDRO: 4%
Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation during December 2016.
Dan Riedinger 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. www.okcoop.org
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By Carleigh Foutch
In 2017 it’s hard to imagine a time when electricity in the home was nonexistent, but 80 years ago, that’s exactly what life was like. In the 1930s, 90 percent of urban homes had electricity, while only one in 10 rural homes had electric service. OEC started turning on the lights in rural homes in 1937, and 80 years later, business is still booming. One OEC member in particular, Jerry Vaught, can still remember what it was like before electricity came on in his parents' home. 6
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OEC members
“The farm first got electricity in 1950,” Vaught said of his parents' farm and homestead near Lexington. “There was one light in each room and two electrical plugs.” Vaught’s parents have been members with OEC since those first lights came on in 1950, and Vaught has been a member since 1966, when he married Velma Vaught and moved to their house in Lexington. "One outlet was in the kitchen, while the other one was in the living room," said Vaught, adding some of his mother's
first purchases after receiving electricity was an electric iron and an ice box. Over the years, the Vaughts have enjoyed the ice cream socials [OEC's district meetings] and Annual Meetings, where they enjoy visiting with their neighbors and friends. “This is where all the OEC members in our area had a chance to stop and get together as neighbors. There was no cost, just a good time for all involved," Vaught said. “The OEC dinners are another good memory. We enjoyed seeing family and friends once a year over a good meal and gospel music.” When their daughter Kathy Sawyer and her husband, Scott, began building their house in 2000 in Lexington, OEC was the only option for electric service due to the location of the property. “This wasn’t a problem for us since my family used OEC when I was little,” Sawyer said. Sawyer and her family have enjoyed being a member for the last 17 years and see no end in sight. “The most important part about OEC is that they are there when you need them,” she said. “For example, in an ice storm they have the utility workers out as soon as possible to start repairing the lines. The men and women give up their time with their families to make sure our family has electricity. That is dedication.” Sawyer’s favorite memory with OEC was a lineman named Clyde Shatley, who was the lineman always sent to her parents' home as a kid when power outages occurred. Clyde would always wave and talk to Sawyer and her sister, Christa (also an OEC member). “He would explain what he was going to do, and if there was going to be a pop or a spark, he would tell us in advance so we could watch,” Sawyer said. She and her family also enjoy the OEC Annual Meeting each year. “We can’t attend every year, but it’s nice to see how the event is changing,” she said. “I also enjoy the magazine to see how the Operation Round Up money is being used to help others.” Although Sawyer’s children do not live in the Lexington service area, she uses every opportunity to tell them about OEC and the great service she has received over the years. Another perk of being an OEC member: the capital credit check Sawyer received ("capital credits" are essentially profits made by the co-op that are returned to members; It's one of the many unique aspects of a cooperative). “OEC is very dependable,” Vaught said. “You’re just a phone call away, even in bad weather. The staff and linemen are very friendly and try to fix the problem if they can.” OEC is grateful for its members like the Vaughts and the Sawyers for their loyal membership and for sharing their stories. Because of you, OEC has continued to provide electricity to the people of Norman, Lexington, Newcastle, Noble and beyond. Here’s to 80 more wonderful years!
The Vaughts
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LEADERSHIP F O U N D AT I O N
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YOUTH TOUR ALUMNI ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW
Last chance for eighth graders to apply for 2017 Energy Camp
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Energy Camp — a four day, action-packed leadership camp — applications are due April 17, and you don't want your eighth grader to miss out on this fun and unique opportunity. "Energy Camp is one of the most fun youth programs we offer," said Tory Tedder-Loffland, education and outreach coordinator. "It's a great way for young people to develop leadership skills while learning about the co-op business model, having fun and meeting new friends." This year's Energy Camp will be held May 30-June 2 at Canyon Camp and Conference Center near Hinton. Each year, OEC sponsors up to four students to attend the camp, where they will join 80 of their peers from across the state. Energy Camp helps develop leadership skills and promotes teamwork while teaching about cooperative principles, rural electrification and electrical safety. Students currently enrolled in eighth grade qualify to apply for Energy Camp. Students must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal or community leader, along with a completed application no later than Monday, April 17. The application and more information can be found at www.okcoop.org/EnergyCamp. Energy Camp is part of OEC's youth development initiative, L.E.A.R.N.: Leading, Educating, Advancing and Rewarding the Next generation. L.E.A.R.N. encompasses the catalog of youth programs OEC offers to students, teachers and schools in our service area. If you have questions regarding the contest, Energy Camp or other OEC youth programs, contact Tory Tedder-Loffland at 217-6726 or tory@okcoop. org, or visit www.okcoop.org/youth.
WWW.OKCOOP.ORG/ SCHOLARSHIPS
Energy campers take home a new-
found confidence and a host of new friends — all like-minded peers from
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all over Oklahoma.
YOUTH & LEADERSHIP
Beth Armstrong of Tuttle (left) and Sean Boyles of Norman represented OEC at the 2017 Leadership Summit. Held in Oklahoma City Feb. 11, the Summit consisted of a fullday leadership workshop led by Rhett Laubach of YourNextSpeaker, LLC and a $250 scholarship for each student in attendance. Armstrong and Boyles joined 30 of their peers from across the state, each sponsored by our sister electric co-ops. Congratulations, Beth and Sean!
Find more information and apply at
www.okcoop.org/ EnergyCamp
2017 ENERGY CAMP DEADLINE NEARING ALL EIGHTH GRADERS IN OEC'S SERVICE AREA ENCOURAGED TO APPLY NOW
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Easy steps to greater efficiency By Anne Prince
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ccording to the Department of Energy (DOE), a “typical American family” spends nearly $2,000 per year on their home energy bills. Much of that money, however, is wasted through leaky windows or ducts, old appliances or inefficient heating and cooling systems. Luckily, there are several relatively easy ways to save energy without a substantial commitment of time and money. These efforts will help you save whether you own or rent an older or newly constructed home. And, you won’t have to hire a specialist or call in a favor from someone who is handy with tools to help you.
WHERE TO START Sunlight, seasonal temperature changes and wind vibrations can loosen up even a tightly enveloped home, increasing air leakage. Doors and windows may not close tightly, and duct work can spring leaks, wasting cooled and heated air. By placing weather stripping and caulk around windows and doors, you can keep cool air inside during warm months and prevent chilly air from penetrating the indoors during colder months. Sealing gaps around piping, dryer vents, fans and outlets also helps to seal the envelope and creates greater efficiency. Apply weather stripping around overlooked spaces like your attic hatch or pulldown stairs. Replacing incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs can make a big difference in home efficiency and is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bill. Known for their longevity and efficiency, LED bulbs have an estimated operational life span of typically 10,000 to 20,000 hours compared to 1,000 hours of a typical incandescent.
WRAPPING UP SAVINGS Installing a blanket around your water heater could reduce standby heat losses by 25 to 45 percent and save you about 7 to 16 percent in water heating costs. For a small investment of about $30, you can purchase pre-cut jackets or blankets and install them in about one hour. On a safety note, the DOE recommends you not set the thermostat above 130 degrees Fahrenheit on an electric water heater with an insulating jacket or blanket; the 10
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY higher temperature setting could cause the wiring to overheat. Given that a large portion of your monthly energy bill goes toward heating and cooling your home, it makes sense to ensure your home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is performing at an optimal level. Checking, changing or cleaning your filter extends the life of your HVAC system and saves you money. Air filters prevent dust and allergens from clogging your HVAC system. Otherwise, dust and dirt trapped in a system’s air filter leads to several problems, including: reduced air flow in the home and up to 15 percent higher operating costs; lowered system efficiency; and costly duct cleaning or replacement. Many HVAC professionals recommend cleaning the system filters monthly.
CO-OP HOM ENERGY EFFICIENC PROGRAM
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ENERGY SAVINGS Take a look at your programmable thermostat. When was the last time you checked to make sure it was programmed for the current season and family schedule? This is one of the best energy-saving tools at your fingertips. It enables you to fine tune the temperature during particular hours of the day. Many models allow you to differentiate between weekday and weekend schedules, and internet-connected thermostats can learn your schedule and make adjustments automatically. You can only achieve these efficiencies and savings if it is programmed properly and adjusted periodically to keep pace with changes in household routines. [4104211622] Remember, there are easy steps you can take now to improve the energy efficiency of your home. To learn about additional ways to save, visit www.okcoop.org or contact Daniel Lofland at 405-217-6631 or daniel.lofland@okcoop.org. Anne Prince writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.
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TASTYTREATS
MEXICAN CASSEROLE
2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can ranch-style beans
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies 1 package (8 to 10) tortillas, corn or flour 2 to 3 cups grated cheese
Brown ground beef and onions. Add cream of mushroom soup, beans and diced tomatoes and green chilies. Layer in a greased dish: tortillas, ground beef mixture and cheese. Makes about two layers. Bake at 350ºF until cheese is melted.
Recipe by Loetta Sanders
APPLE CRISP
1 can apple pie filling 1/3 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup uncooked oats
1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 stick butter, melted
Spread apple pie filling in the bottom of a pan. Blend dry ingredients. Add butter and mix well. Place on top of apple pie filling. Bake at 375ºF for 30 minutes.
Recipe by Mary Turpin
CASADY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AMONG FIRST TO TOUR SOLAR GARDEN As part of their environmental studies course, students from Casady High School in Oklahoma City enjoyed a tour of OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman. Rodney Palesano from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative — OEC's wholesale power provider — provided valuable information about solar power and the generation process to the students. To schedule a tour of OEC's Solar Garden, contact Daniel Lofland at 405-217-6631 or daniel. lofland@okcoop.org. 12
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• Very clean GMC, ext cab, 2004, 75k miles, one owner, non-smoker, Loaded w/ tow package, $11,200. 405-517-0185. • Exc 2008 F-250 FX-4 Diesel extended cab Ford truck, Only 48,000 original miles, one owner, Must see, $29,500. 405-613-0070. • Cover for cruiser motorcycle, fits ‘07 Tour Deluxe Yamaha; 3 motorcycle soft cargo bags; Floor mats (front and rear), new never used tan in color, fits ‘13 Nissan Pathfinder. 831-3766.
• ’09 Honda Shadow Sprit 750, 11,000 mi, exc cond, $3,500; ’72 Yahama 250 Enduro, good cond, $600. 381-4293 or 808-2467. • ‘13 Kia Rio auto, a/c, power windows, brakes, doors, $4,100 OBO (priced below book), 4 door, silver w/ blk int, runs great. 405 306-0527. • 2 10 ply 245/75 R16 tires, excellent tread, mounted on 5-lug Ford rims, $125 ea OBO. 573-0388. • 1978 Datsun 280 Z for sale, Leave contact info or e-mail LD4UUC@hughes.net, Or call. 364-2155.
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Livestock & Pets • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101. • Fresh brown eggs, $3/dozen, call Diana. 667-1686. • ABCA Registered Border Collie puppies, black & white, male &female, $300, border73093@gmail. com, call/text. 817-382-2379.
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• Net Wrapped Bermuda Round Bales, $45, Good quality, sprayed & fertilized, Loaded on your truck/trailer, NE Norman. 405-561-0017. • Oat Hay round bales, 4x5 net wrapped, $30 ea; Bermuda Grass Rounds, $35 ea; Round bales erosion or mulch hay, $10 ea, call or text. 202-4664. • Small square premium Bermuda horse hay in 21 bale bundles, loaded on your trailer, sprayed and fert, heavy bales. 405-850-1005. • Top quality Bermuda hay, Large 4x6 net wrapped, Goldsby, $45. 401-4012.
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• Bermuda grass hay 4x5 round bales, sprayed and fert, $40/ bale, will load, delivery possible; Sm square bales, sp &fert, $6/bale out of barn, call or text. 990-7827. • Cow hay for sale, 4’x5’ net wrapped, mixed grass, $30-$40 each, will load, loc 6 east of Lexington. 249-4105. • 4x5 1/2 net wrapped Bermuda hay, sprayed and fertilized, sticker free, $45. 627-5328. • 4 x 5 1/2 net wrapped round bales, Bermuda/Native mix, sprayed, Southside Norman, $35 each. 401-9328. • Bermuda grass hay 4x5 bales sprayed and fert, high quality horse hay in the barn never wet, one or more ok, $50. 387-5249. • First cutting, 4x5 round bales, Bermuda, sprayed, $30/bale, Chickasha/Blanchard area. 224-7616 or 388-9694. • Bermuda/native 5 X 6 round bales, sprayed and fertilized, horse and cow quality, can load & deliver, volume discounts, lv msg. 623-7478. • Pecan firewood, split, delivery available. 365-6875 or 872-9576.
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• Wanted tractors dead or alive, any kind any size, quick response. 641-7728 or 352-4816. • ‘16 Husqvarna Zero turn 46” Mower bought in May, used for 26 hours, loc in Mounds, can deliver to Tulsa, OKC or Norman area, $2,400 negotiable, ask for Keith, serious inq only. 405-388-2732. • Rear tine tiller w/ rot tines, 14 in, 6 hrs pd $649, h/duty/$450 cash. 527-8639. • 20 HP M&W zero-turn 62” commercial mower, $1,500; 5 HP Cub Cadet, 2whl HD weed eater, $120, both exc cold. 381-9657. • 08 New Holland L190 skid steer w full cab, heat, air, joystick, new solid rubber tires on 20”rims, New LED lighting, $22,500, cash. 381.9338. • TRACTOR WORK: I can move dirt and gravel, etc, Call Morgan. 405 501-2099. • 16 Ft double axle trailer, wood deck, great condition!, $1300. 227-2191. • Bermuda Grass Sprigging. 850-1005.
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• American Blackbelly ram lambs, $125; Adult proven breeders, $175; Healthy, gentle, closed flock; Hay/grain feeder, $100; Brown Hatching eggs, $10 doz or $1 egg. 640-4651. • 1 week old bantam chicks, $3-5 each; Buff Orpingtons, Cochins & Duccles, Fertile hatching eggs $10/ dozen. 405-872-8870.
Miscellaneous • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101. • Shipping Containers: Great secure storage, used & onetrip 40’ & 20’, low as $2,375, we deliver. 783-4370. • 2 Cemetery plots, $6600: 2 adjoining burial plots at Arlington Memory Gardens, 3400 N Midwest Blvd, OKC, plots are currently selling $3495. 370-4483. • 4 Cemetery Lots, Resthaven, Western at SW 104th OKC, $2995 ea (value $4995), Garden of Devotion, walkway, Four, $2700 ea. 414-3004.
• Asphalt millings 20 ton $425 delivered anywhere in metro, great for driveways, roads or parking areas. 630-8440. • Model 11 Savage 300WSM 3x9x40 Nikon BDC like new, $500; 15 gal barrels, $3 each. 326-8755. • 1/2carat diamond ring, solitary, 14karat white gold band, size 5, $1,000 firm. 410-7532. • BOGO Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Garden of Apostles Spaces A & B $4,000. 569-2399. • 2 adjoining cemetery plots at Arlington Memory Gardens, 3400 N Midwest Blvd, plots selling for $3495, asking $5800. 370-4483. • 2 Simon Lee power leather recliners, nearly new, $1,500 for the pair; motorcycle bags, and cover for late model yamaha cruiser. 831-3766. • Two RK side tool boxes, Heavy duty, $200 for both, $500 each new, Leave message. 326-8755. • 2011 blue Yamaha golf cart, 2 1/2 yr old Trojan batteries, LED lights, good tires, looks & runs good, $2,700 OBO. 684-0350. • Genuine NASCAR Hood (Dick Trickle), $250.00. 641-7582.
• Camp oven/stove, $150; Sears 2hp 20-gal air compressor; Bogen camera, tripod, DVD & VHS movie tapes, and more. 872-1294. • Ruger new vaquero, .45LC, stainless, NIB, $600. 641-7582. • 8x 16 cylinder blocks, $200, or more or less one dollar a piece. 405-209-3514. • 2 spaces at Sunnylane Cemetery, $5,400, Double Depth Lawn Crypts, Liners in place, Will not need to pay extra for concrete vaults. 386-6967. • Time-Life Books, The Old West Series, Complete 26 volume set, Hardcover, 1970’s, VGC, $100. 872-8540. • 2002 Lexus ES 300 Car, $3,500; 90,000ft Stuctural Pipe $1/ft; 600 GUNS, w w w. b r a n c h a u c t i o n . c o m . 405-627-3920. • Sawmill lumber beams, craft wood, fireplace mantels, slabs, table tops, also used lumber and used barn metal. 820-0618.
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• Remington Model 710 .270 Bolt action rifle; Bushnell scope, sling; box of Winchester shells, camo carrying case, two magazines, $325 obo; Barnett Recruit Compound Crossbow, NIB, scope, cocking device, quiver, three arrows, $250 obo.; Going out of horse business, Tack for sale. 620-5238. • #100 propane tank and regulator used to hook up small stove, $70, Lv Msg, Tuttle. 381-2402. • Sunset Memorial Park plot, $2,500. 422-641-0800. • New Pendleton blankets, 62x76 or 64x80, $65 ea; New Navajo style afghan and runner, $55 set; Navajo candles, $20. 217-4215. • Will trade trees for tree spade work, Wanted: sand plums, other fruits, berries for jelly, Lake Eufala Lot Enchanted Oaks Add; Wanted: rose rocks. 802-4227. • Canik tp9 9mm with 2 18round mag’s & holster, $400, cash. 249-5405. • Crestridge 16 inch saddle, black, good condition, $300 obo; White pedestal sink w/ faucet, $25; Dog grooming blow drier $20. 360-5718. • Vape business, great location, fully stocked, $20,000 cash. 301-1872.
Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats • ‘00 Bass Tracker fishing boat, good cond; ’73 Johnson motor, needs work, $1,000 for both; ‘00 Weekend Warrior, 26ft, toy hauler, $6,500. 579-3424. • 5 boats, ‘92 stratus bass boat, multiple other boats. Contact by phone 872-0434.
• ‘05 TrailCruiser 5thwheel, 28’ w/removable gooseneck adapter,12’ slideout, new tires, satellite antenna, $11,500. 580-763-1992. • ‘72 12x65 New Yorker, 2bed 1bath, $5,000 OBO. 409-2027. • 15ft A-liner, solid wall, fold down only, #1200, $11,650; ‘14 Nissan Xterra, 14,000 mi, $21,750, Tuttle. 550-0387. • 2011 BassTracker ProTeam 175TXW boat w/ trailer, 17ft 7in, 60HP Mercury motor, very good condition, $9,500. 613-5710. • FSBO: American Star 5th wheel trailer, New Tires, brakes, 1 Super Slide. 392-4459.
Real Estate • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101. • 5 acres appx 1mile S of Draper Lake, Moore school district, perfect dream home site, $100k, call for details. 8857283, lv msg. • 5 acres, wooded, hickory, blackjack, cedar trees, fenced, 6½ miles from Little River State Park, Thunderbird Lake, $30,000. 899-7203. • 75 acres 11 Miles south of Blanchard on Highway 76, $3K per acre. 485-3533. • Redecorated, 3bd, brick, 1½ bath, large sunroom, new H&A, range, water heater, bathroom fixtures, carpet, ceramic tile, oversize garage, Noble, must see. 590-2258 or 872-7808.
• Want to sell your acreage property? Contact Metro Brokers Acreage Specialist, www.OkRealtySolutions.com, call or text to get started today. 417-1849. • 488 Acres MOL, wooded, one pond, Southwest of Tribbey on blacktop. 376-4575. • 40 acres in Goldsby on East Cottonwood Rd $8,000/acre. 401-4012. • Nice, clean 1763 sq ft Norman house for sale, 3 bd, detached garage, carport, covered patio, fenced yard, call Larry. 620-1404. • 2.85 acres in Wolf Creek Addition, Washington Schools, great place to build your dream home. 990-1380. • Comm Bldg for lease, 2800 sf, part office, part shop, great location at I-35 and Ladd Rd, available March 1st. 288-2529. • FSBO Willow Springs Newcastle area, 3 bed/3 bath, oversized garage, 2900 sq ft on 2 acres, corner lot. 802-2575 • Beautiful 3bd/2bath home on 1.68 acres w 36x36 barn, $278,500. Call Holly 535-6456.
• Price Slashed!, Instant Equity!, Unique 3,650+ House/ Business, Separate Meters, 30x50 Bldg, New Carpet, Tuttle. 405-232-4455. • Nice, clean 1,763 sq ft Norman home for sale, 3 bd, detached garage, carport, covered patio, fenced yard. Call Larry 620-1404. • As is 2BR Brick home w/ fp on 5 acres, 1700 sq ft; Also 2BR frame cottage, 1300 sq ft CA schools. 990-5826. • Summer is coming; MH 16x80, 3bd/2ba w/ front deck, 16x30 closed garage, $41,500; MH12x60, 3bd 2ba, enclosed entry, 11x24 storage, $30,000; Sell both or separate, on Fort Cobb Lake, great hunting & fishing. 601-0382.
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.
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• Bluegrass jamming (5-9:15 pm), Pre-show (6:15 pm), Concert (6:30 pm); March 11, 2017; 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. 405-677-7515.
Wanted • Looking to adopt a small, indoor, house broken dog, breed or sex not really an issue. 249-2812. • Travel trailer, small one bedroom will be used as a temporary residence during construction of new home, will consider rental or purchase. 596-8755. • Standard size jennies. 321-0095. • Ham radio gear, radios, amps, Morse code, antennas, etc. 641-7582. • Cars, trucks, SUVs, running or not, no titles OK. 537-9788. • I buy old cars, trucks, RVs & busses to scrap. 314-7877.
• Vintage Barbie dolls and accessories from 1959 through 1973, call/text. 250-3394.
Business • Toby’s Custom Cabinets & Trim: Remodel or new construction, free estimates, insured, 30 yrs experience. 872-3546 or 206-7329. • Guitar lessons: $10/hr. 697-8531. • Dirt, gravel, sand, asphalt: Up to 21 Tons(14yds) per load, competitive rates, call Morgan. 501-2099. • BRICK BLOCK STONE: work 35 yrs exp mailboxes repair, tuckpointing, free est no job too small call, Todd 239-9373. • Handyman: Doors, window, drywall repair, 35 yrs exp, free est, no job too small, Todd 239-9373. • Plumbing/Pump Service: 268-4261. • Concrete: 268-4261. • Home Repairs: Doors, Flooring/subflooring, Tile, Fencing, water damages!. 405-268-4261.
• Tractor work, brush hogging, box blade. 405-365-7572. • W o n d e r l a n d Woodcraft: custom wood projects, furniture repair, restoration and misc. Russell, 872-1294 or 887-5870. • Argo Siding & Windows: Make your home ready for winter; 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. • Shipping Containers: Great secure storage. Used & one-trip 40’ & 20’ shipping containers, low as $2,375. We deliver. 405-783-4370. • Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x50 = $19,500; 40x60=$28,500. Cost includes concrete, financing available. 872-0338. • Bargain Barns: 18x21 steel carport=$795; 12x31 RV cover= $1,605; 20x21 garage=$3,510; 24x31 garage =$5,250. Financing available. 872-0338.
• Rent to Own Portable Buildings: 8x12=$1,625; 8x16= $2,025; 10x16= $2,950. No credit check. 872-0338. • Ricky Stapleton Autos: Having trouble selling your vehicle? We can help! Call or stop by, 615-2777, • GM 03-07 Speedometer Repair: $100. 213-8014. • Brushhogging: 808-8202. • Mowing: 808-8202. • Garden tilling: 808-8202. • Tinhorns: Installed. 808-8202. • Tree & Brush Removal: 808-8202. • Gravel drives: Built, repaired. 808-8202. • Drainage problems: 808-8202. • 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. • Tractor Work: Driveways, brushhog, boxblade, tree removal, tilling, privacy fences. Kevin, 365-6875 or 872-9576.
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• 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. • “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495.
• 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. • Bob’s Dozer Service & Dump Truck: House pads, dirt, gravel, sand, concrete. Licensed, bonded & insured. 35yrs experience. 620-4371.
• Meyer Masonry: BRICK, BLOCK, ROCK, 35yrs exp, free estimates. Keith, 527-4934. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230. • Timber Tree Service: Professionals in tree care, let us go out on a limb for you, call Randy, 405-821-1027 or 405-392-2399.
• 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. • JL Painting: Commercial & residential sheetrock, wood repairs, custom texturing, interior/exterior, insured, free estimates. 314-0755.
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• Jim’s Painting & Remodeling: interior & exterior wallpaper, popcorn ceiling removal, sheetrock repairs, texture, power washing, free estimates, quality work, 20yrs experience & insured. 366-0722 • 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.
• Have Mop, Will Travel: Elizabeth Johnson, housecleaning 25 yrs experience, finger print background check, norman area, references provided. 8209587, Norman. • Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084.
• Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101. • Eichler Lawn Care: Servicing Moore/Norman area, commercial/residential, fall clean up, tree trimming, shrub trimming, leaf removal, free estimates. 496-3966. • Yard cleanup: Fence repair, fence installation, mowing, small tree trimming. 990-1084 or 360-8091.
• BRICK BLOCK STONE: Work 35 yrs exp, mailboxes repair, tuckpointing free est, no job too small. Call Todd 239-9373. • Handyman: general home repair painting, drywall, repair doors/windows, free est, no job too small 35 yrs exp. Call Todd 239-9373.
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