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Volume 69, Issue 5
November 2020
CO-OP c t i c r E e l m a o O klah NEWS
STRONGER TOGETHER Pandemic proves schools are the heart of the community PLUS >> Q&A with Board Trustee Ronnie Tharp >> Youth Tour contest open to high school juniors
Delivering PPE supplies to Noble Public Schools. Dr. Jon Myers, Asst. Superintendent, OEC's Tory Tedder-Loffland, and Superintendent Frank Solomon.
FROM theTOP
PATRICK GRACE
CEO ADDRESS
OEC is growing at record speeds — and not just thanks to OEC Fiber. In days past, we could count on the majority of our growth — new subdivisions being built, new commercial load coming to town, etc. — during the summer months. The growth has been pretty steady for a few years straight, and that's not even counting the broadband system we've built from the ground up in record time. Our seven-county service area south of the OKC metro includes prime real estate, and developers and contractors have been taking advantage. All of this helps postpone the need for rate increases, as our meters per mile of line continue to increase. You see, investor-owned utilities and municipalities are able to offer lower rates at times due to their densely populated service areas. Municipalities, for example, serve an average of 48.3 customers per mile of line. Investor-owned utilities serve around 34 customers per mile of line. Co-ops in general average only 7.4 members per miles of line — OEC currently serves a little over 10 members per mile of line. All of that to say the higher that number, the better equipped we are to keep our operating costs as low as possible. This is precisely why we pride ourselves on our reliability. While growth is important, our mission is to always provide reliable service to our members. As more electric members come online every day, OEC Fiber continues its record-setting growth as well. Although OEC Fiber remains in the building stage, we've already connected over 15,000 subscribers to high-speed internet at affordable costs. From the west side of our system to the east, north and south, crews continue connecting nearly 300 new subscribers each week. Again, the speed of this growth is all but unheard of across the nation for a co-op broadband project. If you are still waiting on OEC Fiber services or contacting us regarding electric or fiber service, please bare with us. We are working to increase staff where needed due to our growth, and as a result you may experience longer-than-normal hold times. Please know we continually seek ways to improve our quality of service to you and won't stop until we perfect our solutions. Until then, thank you for being loyal members and subscribers.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rusty Grissom, President District3Trustee@okcoop.org
Ronnie Tharp, Vice President District9Trustee@okcoop.org
Bob Usry, Sec. Treas. District8Trustee@okcoop.org
Shirley Idleman, Asst. Sec. Treas. District5Trustee@okcoop.org
Mike Argo
District1Trustee@okcoop.org
Percy Moreu
District2Trustee@okcoop.org
Ronnie Grover
District4Trustee@okcoop.org
John Jensen
District6Trustee@okcoop.org
Danny Watters
District7Trustee@okcoop.org
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Co-op Manager .............................................. Patrick Grace Chief Financial Officer ............... Preston O’Brien, CPA VP of Engineering .................................... Thad Peterson VP of Operations ............................................ Marty Hayes VP of Administration ...................................... Jonna Buck VP of HR and Legal Services ................ Tracy Mowdy VP of Metering ............................................... John Spencer VP of Information Technology .. David Goodspeed
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WOMAN OF THE YEAR OEC's Autumn McMahon earns high honor from the Journal Record
FAMILY MAN Meet Board Trustee Ronnie Tharp in this month's Q&A
HERE FOR THE SCHOOLS OEC donates over 25,200 masks and 330 gallons of hand sanitizer to schools
UP WITH THE TREES OEC, Arbor Day Foundation give away 200 free trees to members
Operation Round Up Report
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GIVING Over $36,000 distributed following Operation Round Up meeting The OEC Foundation in October approved $36,900 in grants to local organizations and families in OEC's service area. The grants were made possible thanks to the thousands of OEC members who elect to round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar each month, donating the change to the Operation Round Up (ORU) program. Both Assistance League of Norman (ALN) and Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) received a $10,000 grant. The board also awarded grants to American Red Cross ($7,500 for disaster response and relief), American Legion of Tuttle ($3,700 for building updates) and Bridge Creek School ($3,000 for its Christmas Food Basket program). "We are proud to continue partnering with ALN to help fund its annual Operation School Bell program," said Alan Davenport, OEC Foundation board president. "We're also proud to help the needs of foster children through the grant to CAB. Both organizations help ensure the children of our community are well cared for." Individuals received assistance with eye care, food and an appliance purchase following a house fire.
OEC Foundation board welcomes Lisa Todd
ORU OPERATION ROUND UP OEC FOUNDATION, INC.
Next Application Deadline November 23
Submit Application www.okcoop.org/ORU
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Carla Kimberling of District 8 stepped down from the OEC Foundation board in October. She was an excellent representative of her district and will be missed. In her place, OEC Board Trustee Bob Usry of District 8 appointed Lisa Todd. Todd, an interior designer from Norman, designed and renovated their current home and more throughout her career. She serves as volunteer and Parish Council Chairperson at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She and her husband, Mike, live in the home her parents built in 1966. They have two adult daughters. Welcome to the OEC Foundation board, Lisa!
OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Alan Davenport, President Beckie Turner, Vice President Ronnie Fulks, Sec/Treasurer Betty Allen Vivian Gibson Vickie Gray Pat Ragsdale Travis Scott Lisa Todd
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OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 9/18/20 ........................... $213,609.53 Donations ................................ $250.00 Interest ...................................... $108.83 Checks issued ................... -$250.00 Approved, not paid ..... -$34,548.85 End balance 10/8/20 .. $179,169.51 Financial Statement by: Amanda Dierking
WOMAN of the
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Manager of Marketing and Member Relations Autumn McMahon landed in the top 50 of the Journal Record's annual honors list
OEC's own Autumn McMahon, manager of member relations, represented OEC in the Journal Record Woman of the Year program as a 50 Making a Difference honoree. Earlier this year, she was also named to the Journal Record Achievers Under 40 class. "We are so proud of Autumn and the remarkable work she does for OEC," said CEO Patrick Grace, whose wife Kelley was also honored as a 50 Making a Difference for the third time. "She continues to lead a team to find innovative ways to meet members' needs while being one of the most compassionate people I know. OEC is lucky to have her." The Journal Record Woman of the Year program recognizes Oklahoma’s leading women who epitomize leadership in both their professional endeavors and in the communities where they live. An avid community supporter, Autumn serves various nonprofits through board service and volunteer work, such as Mary Abbott Children's House, Citizens Advisory Board, United Way of Norman and more. She helps ensure OEC is represented in all the communities we proudly serve. Congratulations, Autumn!
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compassionate people I know. OEC is lucky to have her. —Patrick Grace
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Q &A Over the next few months, the members who make up OEC's board of trustees will answer questions about their service to fellow member-consumers and their communities. You will also learn more about them as people — devoted family members, small business leaders, your neighbors and more.
As representatives of you — our member-consumers — our board of trustees works hard to become the knowledgeable, dedicated trustees you would expect to lead your co-op. They direct your voice in decisionmaking and guide the operations that have set OEC apart from other electric providers. Last month, we heard from Rusty Grissom. This month, let's meet Ronnie Tharp from Verden who proudly represents members in District 9 (Amber, Dibble, Mustang and Pocasset).
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RONNIE THARP Q Most electric companies consist of investors and personnel stationed in all parts of the world, disconnecting them from the true needs of today's electric consumers. Electric co-ops like OEC consist of people right here in the very communities we serve. Which community do you proudly call home? A I was born in Oklahoma City but moved to Verden/Pocasset area at a young age. I've remained in the Verden/Pocasset area most of my life. Q What is your full-time occupation? A I am retired now, but I help my son on our farm operation near Pocasset. Q Tell our readers something interesting about you — something not a lot of people may know about you. A I worked 35 years at Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC, OEC's wholesale power supplier) — 21 years in the power plant, nine years as a dispatcher and five years as an Operations Compliance Specialist.
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[Employees] are all so talented at what they do and have great knowledge of their jobs. They're passionate about serving our members well and making sure that when the lights do go out, they're quick to get them back on.
There's also been load growth on the electric side faster than I ever expected.
This is the first of a series of Q&As with OEC's board of trustees
Q What are the different ways you serve your community? A My wife and I are longtime supporters of the local FFA chapter and the Verden Volunteer Fire Department. Q Let's meet your family — introduce us to your better half, kids and grandkids. A I've been married to my wife, Ronda, for 42 years. We have a son, Chad, and one great daughter-in-law, Kara, and two perfect grandsons, Colter and Cooper. Q You've seen some pretty big changes at OEC throughout your 5-year tenure. What is the largest change you believe OEC has experienced? A The largest and most beneficial to members is the broadband project.
Q Board trustees are required to not only learn a lot once they join the board, but to retain all the knowledge it takes to run an electric cooperative — in addition to keeping up with changes in the industry. What certifications do you hold that prove you are qualified to hold the position of trustee? A I currently hold the highest level with a Director Gold Certificate. This was achieved following a multi-year board education program.
employees that serve this great co-op. They're all so talented at what they do and have great knowledge of their jobs. They're passionate about serving our members well and making sure that when the lights do go out, they're quick to get them back on. They're family-oriented and treat each other with respect, have diverse backgrounds and are genuinely good people. Our members are lucky to have them.
Q What is one of the most rewarding aspects of serving on OEC's board of trustees? A As a former co-op employee myself with WFEC, I would have to say getting to meet and know the www.okcoop.org
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TIME to SHINE Youth Tour contest open to high school juniors
Use your smartphone's camera to scan this code, learn more and apply!
Perhaps OEC’s best-known and most anticipated youth program, Youth Tour offers high school juniors a week-long, all-expensespaid educational trip to Washington, D.C. in June of each year. Four deserving students travel with the Oklahoma delegation (70+ students) to our nation’s capital where they tour historic sites and national landmarks, meet Oklahoma’s congressional delegation and more. Currently, the Youth Tour trip is scheduled for June 18-24, 2021. The safety of all involved remains our top priority, and OEC will follow the lead of the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative
CONTEST SUMMARY
Applicants will submit an essay or written speech on the topic outlined below. winners will applicants be selected will be following selected as their live finalists to presentations progress in Feb. 22 the contest
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Questions? Need help picking a topic? Contact Education and Outreach Programs Director Tory Tedder-Loffland at 217-6726 or tory@okcoop.org.
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Over 80 years ago, America’s farmers and rural citizens joined together to bring electricity to their communities — communities which the for-profit companies refused to serve. As a result, they improved the quality of life for rural Americans by satisfying an unmet need. Co-ops of all kinds bring that same spirit of purpose and cooperation to the changing needs of a new generation. Propose an idea for a co-op to satisfy an unmet need in your community and convince the audience to join your endeavor.
ESSAY OR SPEECH
Put your newfound co-op idea into words — either essay or speech format. Ensure it's 7501,500 words and double-spaced. Deadline to enter is Jan. 10.
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Association (NRECA) to determine if the trip will occur. If OAEC and/or NRECA deems the trip — which requires air travel and close proximity to others — unsafe, OEC Youth Tour winners will each receive a $2,000 scholarship. CONTEST REQUIREMENTS • Currently a high school junior residing in OEC's service area • Available to attend the Speech Workshop (Jan. 30), Live Presentation (Feb. 22), and Youth Tour (June 18-24) • Confirmed availability with parents, coaches, church group, club sponsors, etc.
ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Submit your essay through the online entry form. Be prepared to include information about honors and awards, positions/offices held, community involvement and special interests. Address questions to Tory Tedder-Loffland, tory@okcoop.org.
SPEECH WORKSHOP
Eight finalists are required to attend a half-day speech workshop to be held Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. There, they will learn techniques to hone their speech craft and visual presentation skills as well as co-op information.
LIVE PRESENTATION
Finalists will present their co-op ideas live before three judges, all separated by a safe distance, Monday, Feb. 22 at OEC's headquarters. In this contest, judges look for each applicant's power of persuasion – first in writing and then in oration. They need to be convinced your co-op will satisfy an unmet need or solve a problem that no other group or company has solved. Be sure to convince judges that the “unmet need or problem” is something they should care about. Making a connection with the audience is vital for the success of the proposed co-op. [Think Shark Tank for co-ops.] Applicants are encouraged to choose their co-ops carefully and pick a topic they care about — use phrases and examples that will connect to the judges.
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SCHOOLS OEC provides much-needed PPE to local schools Parents and community members alike have a renewed and deep appreciation for the teachers in our community. On the heels of an unprecedented spring filled with crisis schooling, area schools have worked diligently to safely return to in-person schooling. To aid their return, OEC asked schools in our service territory what challenges they faced going back to school (virtually or in-person) and how we could help. The response was astounding. Several schools responded that their greatest need was internet service — a need that OEC Fiber gladly helped to meet. “On the virtual side of things, you all have been awesome in getting OEC Fiber in. By the way, I have it now and I will never go back!” said Little Axe Public Schools Superintendent Jay Thomas. “Our main concern is getting all our families affordable internet access.” Many of the schools reported an enormous need for masks and hand sanitizer. OEC swooped in and delivered 25,225 masks and 336 gallons of hand sanitizer to distribute to nine area schools, including Noble, Minco, Dibble, Lexington, Little Axe, Washington, Tuttle, Amber-Pocasset and Verden. This was a necessary focus not only due to the cost, but the difficulty in finding large quantities. OEC was able to leverage the large size of the purchase to get the supplies quickly. “We purchased enough PPE for our students and staff to get us started. With the great unknowns being how many will need to use ours, how much will we need to provide, how long will this situation last, it is very difficult to answer with any certainty,” belied Noble Public Schools Superintendent Frank Solomon. “We are truly in an unknown time and doing everything we can.”
OEC swooped in and delivered
25,225 masks and 336 gallons of hand sanitizer to nine area schools
Noble Public Schools Superintendent Frank Solomon helps unload boxes of PPE donated by OEC.
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Planting energy savings
ONE TREE AT A TIME OEC gives away 200 free trees to members 10
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As one of only two certified Tree Line USA Utility electric cooperatives in Oklahoma, OEC partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation in October to give away 200 trees to members who signed up online. To date, OEC has given away more than 400 free trees. [1628420301] Daniel Lofland, OEC's energy efficiency solutions specialist, organized the giveaway and stressed the importance of a strategically placed tree when it comes to saving energy and money and offered tips for anyone planting vegetation. "First, look up. If there are overhead power lines where you are wanting to plant a tree that could grow to be 20 feet tall, plant it at least 10 feet away from that line," he suggested. "Also, it is extremely important to call Okie to have all underground lines located before you plant a tree of any kind. Any costs from damage incurred without having lines located first is on the homeowner." The direction your home faces plays a critical role in deciding where to plant trees. In which rooms in your home do you spend most summer afternoons? Consider planting trees to shade those windows from the hot summer sun. Thinking about energy savings in the fall might help lessen next summer's bills. "Fall is a great time of year to plant trees," Lofland said. "Be sure to survey your property and pinpoint which windows would benefit best from being shaded. Again, be sure to call Okie (811) to ensure you don't hit a line when digging, and check one more time to make sure the tree won't interfere with overhead power lines." Additional The Energy-Saving Trees program is part efficiency of the Arbor Day Foundation's Time for Trees questions? initiative to plant 100 million trees in forests and communities around the globe and inspire Contact our 5 million tree planters to help carry the mission certified energy forward. For more information and a full tree efficiency solutions planting guide, visit the tree trimming and specialist Daniel vegetation management page at Lofland at daniel. www.okcoop.org. lofland@okcoop. org.
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MILLION DOLLAR RESEARCH
Manager of System Engineering Nick Shumaker helping spearhead efforts to bring solar power to low-income members through DOE grant
By Erin Kelly, NRECA Staff Writer The U.S. Department of Energy awarded the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) a $1 million, three-year grant to research the best ways for electric cooperatives to extend the benefits of solar power to low-income members. OEC's Nick Shumaker, manager of system engineering and a co-op leader in renewable energy, is helping spearhead efforts to see the grant's purpose come to life. “Eighty-five years ago, when there was no electricity in rural America, rural electric cooperatives were borne out of the need to address the lack of access to electricity in many rural households,” said Adaora Ifebigh, NRECA’s senior manager of research and development engagements and leader of NRECA’s Advancing Energy Access for All initiative. ]“Fast forward to today. While the needs are different, changes in the global and U.S. economies have presented new challenges and those communities are at risk of being left behind.” The DOE grant funds NRECA’s Achieving Cooperative Community Equitable Solar Sources (ACCESS) project, the flagship effort of Advancing Energy Access for All, which spotlights co-ops’ efforts to ensure that grid advancements benefit everyone. NRECA is working with six co-ops that are already conducting innovative solar projects
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designed to benefit low and moderate-income consumer-members. NRECA will partner with those co-ops to see what works best and develop resources to share with other co-ops across the country, Ifebigh said. Co-ops that are participating in the project are: Anza Electric Cooperative in California, Oklahoma Electric Cooperative in Norman, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative in Eastsound, Washington; Roanoke Electric Cooperative in Aulander, North Carolina; BARC Electric Cooperative in Millboro, Virginia; and Kit Carson Electric Cooperative in Taos, New Mexico. [6520400907] OEC partnered with Norman Public Schools to save energy costs by building a 15-acre, 2-megawatt solar farm that will generate about 30 percent of the school’s power and reduce its costs. "We are happy to participate in this project and share the data and results of our partnership with Norman Public Schools to hopefully guide other co-ops in future renewables efforts," said Shumaker. "We believe this project will help break economic barriers by ensuring everyone has access to renewables, regardless of income." Construction of the solar farm is expected to be completed in January.
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WFEC GENERATION REPORT Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), OEC's wholesale generation and transmission power provider, has an impressive renewable portfolio that includes wind, hydro and solar. OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman, began producing power in February 2017, and Tuttle's 40-acre Solar Farm began operation in March 2017. As more solar facilities come online, expect to see it added to WFEC's generation report, increasing the already robust mix of renewable energy sources.
Episode 19: Concern for Community Episode 20: The Heart of the Community: Our schools
TASTY TREATS
Episode 21: Member FAQs, Part 1
Easy Turkey Taco Soup
25% 25% Renewables
Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey ½ cup chopped onion 1 (12 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, corn) 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can ranch style chili beans 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
Directions Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and stir in the ground turkey and onion. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Add the mixed vegetables, tomatoes with green chiles, ranch beans, chicken broth, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation during August 2020
To view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, visit www.okcoop.org/solar. Visit www.okcoop.org/solar-gardentours to tour OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman.
Recipe from allrecipes.com
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CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT WWW.OKCOOP.ORG/CLASSIFIEDADS AUTOS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES
• Autocar truck w/triple winch rig-up & gin poles; Looking for welding machines. 308-5742 or 590-3394. • ‘09 Harley Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra Classic 6100 miles $25,000 obo. 794-2521 or 885-0444. • As Is, clean title, silver, 195,180 Mi, good tires, needs tire sensors, and A/C actuators replaced, oil changed faithfully, cash only, $3950 Text. 642-9603. • UTV, Brister’s Chuck Wagon, (Sold by Atwoods), 11-hp Honda Engine, $1,000, leave msg if no answer. 658-6418 or 392-2574.
• Heavy duty 6x10 utility trailer with ramp, excellent condition, $950, Blanchard area, leave a message. 387-3969. • ‘01 Chevy s10, bright red, good interior, clean, never smoked in or food inside cab so odors are minimal, V6 engine with approximately 175000 miles, one owner, $3000 firm. 387-3313. • Troy Bilt generator, 7000 watts w/long hose, $550; antique mirror w/2 drawer dresser, excellent condition; aluminum Better Built truck tool box, $200, very good condition. 344-6616. • Want to buy YJ jeep in good cond, manual transmission, minimal rust. 613-6192.
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• ‘12 Ford 350 Truck, King Ranch Addition, fully loaded, 5th wheel hitch, very good condition, 54K Miles, asking $35000. 760-5090. • 4 heavy duty 14 ply trailer tires, $75 each. 308-0323. • ‘86 Ford F250 Super Cab, motor needs work, $400 OBO. 206-7317. • Want To Buy 1985 Ford F-150 XLT with manual transmission, carburetor engine (no EFI), and minimal rust. 288-2577. • ‘06 Ford 500, 146,000 mi, codes P0701, P0961, P0871, locked Transmission, lifetime warranty in Texas, body, interior great, runs, call/text, make offer. 414-4549.
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All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted • ‘09 chevy silverado 1500 extended cab, great truck, asking $9500 obo, please call or text, can send pictures if requested. 651-1809. FARM & EQUIPMENT
• John Deere backhoe/frontend loader $2500; ‘74 Chevy C-65 dump truck $1000; ‘81 International/Bluebird school bus, converted for hunting/ activities, gas/auto, $2750, leave msg. 381-3500. • Disc & harrow & trailer for lawn tractor $75ea; tree type metal clothesline $30; many 15gal treetubs more sizes. 366-6166. • ‘60 4010 John Deere tractor on factory LPG, good rubber, new paint, new battery, modern remotes, VGC $4500. 381-2697. • Wanted ATV pull behind brush hog and gas roto tiller, near Blanchard area, must be good condition, Candice. 918-346-9729. • Wanted salvage rough tractors from 1960-2020, 2WD or 4WD. 641-7728. • ‘08 McCormick CT28H, Tractor, Excellent Condition, L105 Front-End Loader, Blade, Low hourly usage, One owner, Text for pics and price. 892-7839.
• JD 2130 -75 HP Good rubber, Low hours: $5000; New JD MX7 Mower: $3000, Lexington. 417-718-0322. • n, h, 316 wire baler, n, h, 256, 258, 260, rakes and dollie, 6’ box blade with rippers and hay dollie with winch. 391-3688. • Good large portable farm sprayer $40, needs couple screws. 366-6166. • 12 Hives of bees, truckload of extra hives and parts, extracting and processing equipment and supplies. 219-7615. FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
• Gray velour rocker/recliner like new $125; High profile wooden dinning table with wine rack and drawers underneath sits six, w4 chairs $350, will send pics. 706-1320. • LG induction/convection electric range 6.3 cu inches, 1 year old, like new, list $2800, asking $1400, leave voicemail. 570-4904. • 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. • Classic duncan phyfe drop leaf table, chairs and buffet all for $600 firm. 366-6166.
• Kitchen table and four chairs, strong table with cherry finish, Queen Ann legs with beautiful workmanship $35. 387-3313. HAY & FIREWOOD
• Corn for sale, direct from the farm, 10 cents per lb, call or text, Noble. 919-2510. • 4x5 bermuda grass hay, s&f $50 barnes, $45 outside, Goldsby. 830-5857. • Small square bermuda grass horse hay in 21 bale bundles, sprayed and fertilized, $125$175 per bundle. 850-1005. • Small square prairie hay bales, small burmuda hay bales $6 each, small square alfalfa $10 each cell. 473-7395 or 392-4855. • Sm sq straw, $5/bale; Sm sq alfalfa, $10/bale. 459-6543. • Firewood $75 a rick, Seasoned or green, Delivery price depending on location. 365-5534. LIVESTOCK & PETS
• Weathers and some does $60$100, La Mancha Bucks at stud Kinos and Little Orchard blood lines, after 630pm. 899-6151. • American Blackbelly lambs available, call for prices, Buff Orpington rooster chicks, Tuttle, $5. 640-4651.
• Polled Hereford yearling steers and heifers $750; Polled Hereford bulls just weaned. 823-9051. • Black 5-month-old miniature colt, very gentle, $100; Tom. 321-0095. • 3 cow calf prs, 3 bred cows, 4 calves, 17 mo ang bull take your pick. 391-3688. • Boer does, Black, red, and dapples 4 months old, have had CDT shots and wormed, Father throws 80% color, POP, all very gentle, $200-$225. 795-0852. • Weathers and some does $60$100, La Mancha Bucks at stud Kinos and Little Orchard blood lines, after 6:30pm. 899-6151. • McNab herd dog, male, 2 yrs old, wants to work, ready to train, $200. 387-4793. • AKC German Shepherd Puppies for sale, black/tan, solid blacks; 3 litters expected; check out my website for most questions you will have, www.gsdpuppies4salecurtisfarm-germanshepherds. com; text. 250-3062. • For Sale or Lease: Bulls, Angus ,Hereford, Charolais and a little Aberdeen Angus. 520-1604.
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• Sporting Clays 16’ shooting trailer with tandem axles with shooting stations, traps and targets, has hut for storage, complete and ready to use, $5000, leave msg. 381-3500. • Handmade vintage quilts, $300; antique dishes and beautiful dolls; call/text. 640-0805. • Looking for someone to do general handyman work around my house, inside and out Newcastle area text or call and leave msg. 990-0027. • Rascal model 312 mobility scooter hardly used paid $5,000, sell for $2,000. 817-694-1906. • Bumper-pull to gooseneck dollie for pulling two trailers $100; barely used fireplace with 8 ft double wall pipe $400; leave msg. 387-9893. • Rainhandler gutter alternative, white, aluminum, 5 feet sections, total of 30 ft, made in USA, self cleaning, $60, OBO, call or text. 924-0541.
Storage SolutionS
All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted
• Peavey Sound Equipment Package $350 XR-600B Mixer Amp, XR400B Mixer Amp, 2 Model 110DL Speakers & Many Cords & Accessories, Noble. 3062055 or 535-9148. • Pecans, 2019 crop, vacuum sealed and frozen, $6 per pound. 391-3319. • Stihl ms 180-c 16” chainsaw 3 years old, runs good, $125, cap strength, weight machine good condition, $50, both used very little. 684-0350. • Yard ornament lighted Christmas train, engine w/3 cars, Welding shop made grill/smoker on wheels, Harris HD torch w/35’ hose just rebuilt, seals & tip. 830-5857. • Ruger Alaskan 454 Casull with dies and new 45 Colt and Casull brass, $875, Contact Gary. 570-0072. • Craftsman Radial Arm Saw, 10” with stand, runs great, $100, Call Gary. 570-0072.
• Solar panels for sale - NEW Q-Plus 280 watt polycrystalline panels $180 each: controllers, batteries, & inverters available: DIY system design available, darrengrant39@gmail,com. 250-1632. • 55 gal Compost Tumbler, new, $35; Brown Leather Recliner, Electric, good shape, $55; White/ Yellow print Day Chair, no arms for smaller space, $45. 808-9491. • Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair, all size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion, 40yrs experience, competitive prices, Danny. 779-5362. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362. • King waterbed, hideaway sofa, papason chair, toddler bed, stroller, good to excellent condition, new girls bicycle; Two utility trailers, leave message, non-smoking home. 360-810-6270.
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Financing available
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MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS
• ‘13 5th wheel 30’ sundance, 3 slides, very good condition, pls leave msg, will call u back, used very little. 630-0347.
Serving Norman & the surrounding area since 1891
Solutions as unique as your storage needs
Better Barns
• 20’ flat-bed trailer, wood floor, mobile home axles, 93” wide, bumper pull, 2 5/16 hitch, $975; ’81 International/Bluebird medium length school bus, converted for hunting/activities, gas, auto trans, $2750, leave msg. 381-3500. • King Sized C2 Sleep Number mattress, never used, still in the box, $800. 387-4793. • Kubota tractor with mower; box-blade; lawn sweep; trailer, sprayer; cement mixer; water pump with hoses; weed-eaters; and wheelbarrow, call Ken. 863-4265. • ‘09 Z810A John Deere Z Track Mower 48 inch deck, 200 hours, bought new always keep inside, tuned Up, all new filters, $3,500 firm. 255-2233.
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • November 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
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CLASSIFIED ADS
All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted
REAL ESTATE
• A good Metal Detector, call with what you have, voice/text. 641-7582.
WANTED
• Handyman for Hire:off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, carports, room additions, windows & doors, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc. General home repair. All types of construction, 39 yrs exp. 245-5502 or 381-2007. • American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007. • C&B Paint Co: 15yrs experience, insured, interior/ exterior painting, popcorn ceiling removal, custom textures & drywall repairs. Cnbpainting. com or call Cody for a reasonable yet fair price. 496-5265. • JL Painting: Commercial & residential sheetrock, wood repairs, custom texturing, interior/exterior, insured, free estimates. 314-0755.
• Senior lady needs engineering opinion and someone to sharpen sewing scissors and garden hose. 366-6166. • Looking for quality freezer at a fair price. 205-6321. • I will buy timber red oak pine walnut pecan hickory cedar post oak. 610-4052. • Looking to buy toys from 70s-to now, Star Wars, Gi Joe, MASK, LEGO, He-man, MEGO, collections big and small, looking for comics also. 306-1462. • Miniature mare or Welsh mare or Shetland mare wanted, call Tom. 321-0095. • Pasture for cattle only in McClain County. 520-1604. • Looking for canning jars. 485-4340 • Miniature donkey; I have a miniature mare I want bred; tom. 321-0095.
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• 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. • Greg Moore Excavation: Septic systems, grading, backhoes, dozer, driveways gravel or concrete, building pads, BBB accredited, service and honesty is our goal. 388-5430. CASH LOANS ON QUALITY GUNS
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• Thinking of selling your home on an acreage? Contact a Metro Brokers acreage specialist, www. OkRealtySolutions.com/HomeSeller/, call or text 417-1849 to get started today. • Eufaula Lake Lot in Arrowhead Estates Addition near Canadian, OK; Empty lot located in culde-sac; neighborhood has boat ramp, city water, and fire dept. 760-5385.
• 5 acres, 3 bd, 2bath Mobile home, outbuildings ,well, cellar 30 by 40 metal bldg with 2 garage doors, Tuttle area. 590-8950.
WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMS
• 1966 Starcraft 16 ft refurbished 25hp Johnson motor with new per pk new Miinnekota trolling mate thrust, new seats, LED lights. 501-0607. • FREE single wide mobile home for scrap, axles included, must take entire trailer, call for directions to come pick up, Newalla area. 795-1030. • 15ft aliner solidwall folddown a/c sleeps 4 $11650: Nissan xterra 29000mi $18400 Tuttle. 550-0387.
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
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• Meyer Masonry: Brick, block, rock, 35yrs exp, free estimates. Keith, 527-4934. • 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.
All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted
• Brushog, boxblade: tilling, dirt and gravel work, driveways, tree removal, yard cleanup, fences Kevin 872-9576 or 365-6875 • Clint›s Lawn Car: 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. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362.
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• Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair. All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 40yrs experience, competitive prices. Danny, 779-5362. • Taylor Auto Sales: 634-3565. • Pipe fence construction and repair: 40 years experience, Tony Keller 694-8490. • Tractor work, brush hogging, box blade. 365-7572.
• 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. • Johnny’s Horse Shoeing & Trimming: 761-0214
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• Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084. • TC Frameworks: Insured, many references; Whole home framing & cornice, siding & cornice repair, remodeling, pergolas Call Tarrie 202-0543 • Portable buildings: 8x12 mini barn $1835 or $84.95/mo, 10x16 lofted barn $3045 or $140.97 / mo, 12x24 portable garage $5395 or $249.77/mo. 405-872-0338 or lagene@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. • 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 • “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495. • Brush hogging: box blading, driveway wor,k etc, MIke Matthews. 397-2124.
• 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. • Jimmie’s Sewing Machine Repair: Blanchard, OK. 387-3313. • Tractor repair 40 years exp, Slaughterville. 365-7572. • Quilting: Custom long arm quilting done in my pet- and smoke-free studio, as well as edge to edge; Quality work, reasonable rates, quick turn around. 246-5177.
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