OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Your trusted energy advisor
Volume 67, Issue 4
October 2018
CO OP NEWS
Oklahoma Electric
Dozens of employees roll up their sleeves for Day of Caring PAGE 6
Board of Trustees Percy Moreu, President District2Trustee@okcoop.org
District 2
Mike Argo, Vice President
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Rusty Grissom, Sec. Treasurer
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Ronnie Tharp, Asst. Sec. Treas.
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Ronnie Grover
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Shirley Idleman
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John Jensen
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Danny Watters
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Bob Usry
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District1Trustee@okcoop.org District3Trustee@okcoop.org District9Trustee@okcoop.org District4Trustee@okcoop.org District5Trustee@okcoop.org District6Trustee@okcoop.org District7Trustee@okcoop.org District8Trustee@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...............................Marty Hayes VP of Administration...........................Jonna Buck VP of HR and Legal Services............Tracy Mowdy VP of Metering................................John Spencer Mgr of Fiber & Broadband.........David Goodspeed 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 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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TOP Patrick Grace, CEO
In this column, I normally like to bring a positive message, or something informative; however, the prevailing thought of my mind right now is a heavy heart for one of our sister co-ops who recently lost a line worker to an electrical contact while on the job. All of our thoughts and prayers are with his family and Red River Valley as they recover from losing one of their own. Electric line work consistently ranks in the top 10 among the most dangerous jobs, and it's why safety is OEC's single highest priority. We want to do everything we can to make sure all of our line workers go home to their families at the end of the day. OEC's board of trustees is committed to providing resources and training necessary to work as safely as possible. In fact, we are taking part in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's Commitment to Zero Contacts and continue to set high safety goals. The effort to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities due to electric contacts involves educating and engaging every single employee. This is why we hold regular safety meetings for our line workers in addition to requiring safety training for those who do not work on the lines. We have the tools and ability to work safely, and it will continue to be the top priority at OEC. When your power goes out, it might seem like it takes longer than it should to restore it, but there are no shortcuts that can be taken to do work safely. I hope you understand during an extended outage why certain precautions have to be taken. Yes, our goal is to restore power to our members as quickly and safely as possible, which means we will take extra steps if needed to ensure our line workers are safe. This is also a good reminder for those of you thinking about purchasing a generator to please have a licensed electrician hook it up to your home. I cannot overstate the importance of proper installation. If a line is down during a storm and our linemen are working on repairing it, an improperly installed generator being turned on could backfeed our lines, injuring the linemen or worse. Please take care when handling electrical items, and know OEC is working hard to ensure the safety of both its employees and members.
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Operation Round Up disbursements top $5 million over last 25 years
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Incentive program available to electric vehicle owners
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Current, former members to receive $5.3 million in capital credits this month
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OEC Fiber announces internet, phone packages — prices coming soon
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Operation Round Up Report
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WFEC Generation Report Tasty Treats Classified Ads
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Cooler temps are just around the corner! Is your home’s heating system ready? Remember to replace furnace filters once a month or as recommended. If you heat your home with warm-air registers, baseboard heaters or radiators, remember to clean them regularly to increase efficiency.
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ORU REPORT
ORU OPERATION ROUND UP OEC FOUNDATION, INC.
OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Betty Allen • Leroy Bayliff Alan Davenport • Ronnie Fulks Vivian Gibson • Vickie Gray Carla Kimberling • Beckie Turner Joyce Wallace, president Harlen Fipps, ex-officio
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 8/22/18 ............................... $156,226.27 September deposit .............. $20,361.10 Interest ...................................... $142.02 Checks issued ..................... -$1,446.91 Approved, not paid ............. -$17,660.76 Ending balance 9/21/18 ... $157,621.72 Financial Statement by: Amanda Dierking
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ORU disbursements surpass $5 million
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t its August meeting, the OEC Foundation approved over $20,000, making the total amount granted to organizations and families in OEC's service area greater than $5 million. Created in 1993 as a way to give back to our communities, Operation Round Up® (ORU) has become a reliable source of funding for certain nonprofits across OEC's seven-county service area. From Meals on Wheels of Norman and Veterans Corner to Citizens Advisory Board and countless other organizations, the generosity of OEC's members reaches far and wide. "I am constantly in awe of the willingness of OEC members to round up their electric bills for a great cause such as this," said Joyce Wallace, OEC Foundation board president. "This board is passionate about not only funding worthy causes but aligning itself with community partners who share our vision to help those around us." About 80 percent of OEC's members elect to round up their bills each month, with the change — an average of $6 per year — being collected for the OEC Foundation board to disburse. Applicants ranging from nonprofit organizations to individuals and families apply for a variety of needs, and the board meets every six to eight weeks to review the applications and disburse funds. "This board is comprised of community leaders who have volunteered their time to serve and ensure members' dollars are spent carefully and responsibly," said Tory Tedder-Loffland, OEC education and outreach coordinator. "Each board member takes great pride in the ability to serve their district in this way." Over the last 25 years, ORU grants have helped nonprofit organizations provide meals, clothes, Christmas gifts and more to their clientele. Local charities are not the only ones that have enjoyed the much-needed grants received from ORU. Countless families and individuals have been approved for requests ranging from dental and vision needs to the construction of handicap accessible ramps, school clothes and supplies, and more. Over $5 million in needs met by OEC's membership. That's making a difference. "Members are always welcome to go above and beyond their monthly contribution," said Tedder-Loffland. "The more funds we have to distribute throughout our service area, the more we can ensure our neighbors and friends are well cared for and have what they need to succeed." At press time, the next meeting date has not been decided. Please visit www. okcoop.org/ORU or contact Tory Tedder-Loffland at 217-6726 or ORU@okcoop. org for more information and to obtain an application.
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2018
WFEC GENERATION REPORT
OEC announces Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
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o you own an electric vehicle or are you thinking of purchasing one? These economic modes of transportation are becoming more popular, and OEC is rewarding members who are taking part. "We are offering a half-price rate between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. for those with electric vehicles," said Daniel Lofland, energy efficiency and solutions specialist. "In addition, those with a level 2 charging station installed in their home will receive a $450 rebate." The first 50 members who sign up at www.okcoop.org/EV will qualify for the incentive program, upon verification. Contact Daniel Lofland at 217-6631 or daniel.lofland@okcoop.org if you have any questions.
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 during July 2018.
To view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, visit www.okcoop.org/solar. Visit www.okcoop.org/solar-garden-tours to tour OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman. www.okcoop.org
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IN YOUR COMMUNITY
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hirty-six OEC employees teamed up with Citizens Advisory Board and Food and Shelter, Inc. during United Way of Norman's (UWN) Day of Caring (DOC). The annual service event brought together over 600 volunteers from businesses in Cleveland County. Over 30 nonprofit agencies in Norman, Moore, Little Axe and Noble benefitted from DOC, which kicked off UWN's annual fundraising campaign. "I enjoy seeing so many members of our community come together to help out our often-struggling nonprofits complete tasks they might not be able to perform due to budget restraints, staffing and the necessary time commitment," said OEC Education and Outreach Coordinator Tory Tedder-Loffland. "OEC's group was so large, we were able to meet the needs of two organizations." OEC's two volunteer groups spent time tearing down a wall, wiring a shed for electricity, cleaning cottages for homeless residents, constructing a wall in a warehouse, taking inventory and more. It was a busy day filled with rewarding work for deserving organizations. Tedder-Loffland served as co-chair of UWN's DOC, and CEO Patrick Grace serves on UWN's board of directors.
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Above: Daniel Lofland, Shawn McElhiney and Joe Bartram construct a wall at the Citizens Advisory Board warehouse; Right, top: Teddy Whitehead helps wire a shed for electricity; Right, middle: Tim Ferree cleans a cottage at McKown Village at Food and Shelter; Right, bottom: Kari Manning takes inventory of donated children's clothing for Citizens Advisory Board. Front cover: Pat Brown joins others in cleaning a McKown Village cottage for homeless residents. www.okcoop.org
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CO-OP VALUES
A CO-OP MEMBER’S DIVIDENDS
Unlike investor-owned utility companies that strive to generate profits for shareholders, electric cooperatives like OEC operate on an at-cost basis. Any profits made by OEC — referred to as margins — are returned to the consumermembers. Capital credits represent these dividends.
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OEC board of trustees approves $5.3 million in capital credits to be paid to members
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EC’s board of trustees has authorized the distribution of over $5.3 million in capital credits to members of the cooperative who purchased electricity during parts of 2008 — $1.6 million of which is being passed on by Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC, OEC's wholesale power provider) to those who were members from 1977 to 1987. More than 20,400 current members and almost 3,900 former members are set to receive a capital credit check, which might have already arrived. Capital credits are somewhat similar to the dividends paid to shareholders of investor-owned utilities, except the co-op’s “shareholders” are the members it serves, and the “dividends” are the capital credits. It is one of the things that makes the cooperative business unique. [413311702] Despite a diligent effort to notify former co-op members, there are more than 2,800 who still need to update their addresses in order to receive their capital credits. Please visit www.okcoop.org/capitalcredits and, if you see a name you recognize on the list who could’ve been an OEC member during 2008, please have that person submit the online form and any accompanying documents. All address updates must be received in writing. If you see the name of a family member who is deceased and you are the rightful heir, you can download the form from www.okcoop.org/capitalcredits and return it along with the appropriate paperwork to transfer all remaining capital credits into your name. The average capital credit refund will be $91. Checks will not be issued for less than $25 unless a member has no further refunds due for future years. Refunds of less than $25 are retained until and added to the next distribution. A full list of names – both individuals and businesses owed money – can be found at www.okcoop.org/capitalcredits along with appropriate forms. Mail paperwork and supporting documents to OEC, P.O. Box 1208, Norman, OK, 73070.
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2018
YOUTH & LEADERSHIP
OEC's Get Charged! electrifies students' minds
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re you a teacher, parent or grandparent who would like to see electricity education taught in the classroom? OEC's Get Charged! hands-on educational program does just that while meeting state STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) requirements for classrooms and schools. OEC Education and Outreach Coordinator Tory Tedder-Loffland has led the classroom program for three years and is gearing up for another year of educating the next generation about the importance and dangers of electricity. “OEC's board of trustees truly values education and sees the importance of offering programs like Get Charged! which promotes the learning of electricity through science experiments,” said Tedder-Loffland. “The kids always have a great time. Plus, the material goes right along with their science curriculum and meets state science education requirements.” The program can be tailored for a variety of audiences but is designed for first- through fifth-grade students. It includes electrical safety videos, projects and experiments focused on the components of electricity. "As part of the most popular experiment, the students learn about circuits, conductors and insulators, and draw a schematic of the circuit they are tasked with constructing, which powers a small light bulb," said Tedder-Loffland. "Later, that circuit operates a telegraph the students use to communicate using Morse Code." Get Charged! includes more than just electricity education. It also involves learning a little history. “No matter where I go, they think it’s so cool experiencing what was once a revolutionary form of communication,” said Tedder-Loffland. Contact Tory Tedder-Loffland, 217-6726 or tory@ okcoop.org, for more information and visit www.okcoop.org/LEARN to explore all the programs offered to youth in OEC’s service area.
Get Charged! 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. www.okcoop.org
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ENERGY TRAILS
Two OEC linemen begin journey to Guatemala
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2018
OEC’s Brad Scott (left) and two other volunteer lineman visit the work site on day one in Guatemala. Photo courtesy of Studio 1441.
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Fifteen co-op volunteer linemen departed the country on Sept. 16 for Guatemala. One of the team members was District Lineman Brad Scott. Led by OEC’s own Derec Janaway, the team is on a mission to build power lines in two isolated villages – Pie de Cerro and Tierra Blanca Salinas – in the region of Ixcán near the Mexican border, providing first-time electricity to 100 families, two health centers, two elementary schools and five churches. The project will consist of 130 poles in approximately 4.34 miles of primary line and 3.86 miles of secondary line. Most of the terrain will be flat, but about one mile of line will be built in dense rainforest surroundings. The homes will receive a minimum of four light bulbs, two light switches and electrical outlets. The locals live in humble means without running water, food refrigeration, or the ability to use electric appliances for house chores or to aid in their economic growth. A local municipal utility, Empresa Municipal Rural de Electricidad (EMRE), based in Playa Grande, Ixcán, will maintain the power lines once they are built. The volunteers are scheduled to return to the United States on Oct. 4, 2018. “Bringing electricity to remote areas in developing countries takes electric cooperatives back to their roots,” says OAEC General Manager Chris Meyers. “It reinforces our commitment to improve the quality of life for local communities at home and abroad.” [6631400102] Scott and Janaway join six others from Oklahoma and seven linemen from Colorado embarking on this life-changing experience. Janaway traveled to Bolivia in 2016 on Oklahoma’s first international project, and District Lineman Clint Mobley joined a team in Guatemala in 2017. “We are proud to have two dedicated men on this mission, working hard to empower far-away communities,” said CEO Patrick Grace. Follow the Energy Trails team's journey online at EnergyTrails.wordpress.com.
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OUT & ABOUT
TASTY TREATS
Above: Oklahoma Home and Community Education club members (left to right) Debbie Reese, Martha Aughe, April Green and Regina Evans-Hall serve concessions at the Cleveland County Free Fair in their pink and purple OEC hats; Right: OEC Data Analyst Andrew Dryanski helps Bridge Creek students as they learn how to budget for certain items, such as electric bills, at the 2018 Reality Check, a financial simulation program for youth.
HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER 10 apples, quartered 3/4 cup white sugar
Place apples in a large stockpot and add enough water cover by at least 2 inches. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 1 hour. Cover pot, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Strain apple mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard solids. Drain cider again through a cheeseclothlined sieve. Refrigerate until cold. You can also make this recipe in the crockpot! Recipe and photo courtesy of LifeisPoppin.com
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground allspice
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2018
OEC Fiber releases internet, phone packages — prices coming soon
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xcitement continues to grow as OEC Fiber continues to work on building out its fiber network. Crews are working throughout OEC's service territory to cover as much ground as possible to bring members high-speed fiber services quickly. Below are internet and phone packages that will be made available to customers once construction is completed in your area. Visit www.OECFiber.com for more information on the packages and to sign up for updates so you are the first to know when prices are released. If the packages below don’t have all of the features you’re looking for, custom quotes will be available for both homes and businesses to better fit your needs.
HOME INTERNET AND PHONE PACKAGES: Fiber Home 100 • 100 Mbps download and upload speeds • No data caps • Speeds to enable you to download an entire HD movie in as little as 6 minutes • Speeds to handle 5+ devices streaming 4K videos at the same time Fiber Home Gig • 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) download and upload speeds
• No data caps • Speeds to enable you to download an entire HD movie in as little as 40 seconds • Speeds to handle 10+ devices streaming 4K videos at the same time Fiber Home Phone • Unlimited local and nationwide calling • Crystal clear connection powered by fiber
BUSINESS INTERNET AND PHONE PACKAGES: Fiber Business 100 • 100 Mbps download and upload speeds • No data caps • One static IP address included • Back up 100 GB of data in about 20 minutes
Fiber Business Gig • 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) download and upload speeds • No data caps • One static IP address included • Back up 100 GB of data in about 2 minutes
Fiber Business 250 • 250 Mbps download and upload speeds • No data caps • One static IP address included • Back up 100 GB of data in about 8 minutes
Business Phone Packages • Unlimited local and nationwide calling • Crystal clear connection powered by fiber • Two plans to better suite your unique business phone needs
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AUTOS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES ‘07 Honda Rincon ATV, low hours, low mileage, exc cond, garage kept, 3,000# winch, upgraded wheels/tires, 680cc, 4WD, camo color, asking $4,800, text for info and pics. 918-441-4072. Wanted early Ford Mustang to fix up, conf, hatch ok. 366-6166. ‘74 Sovelhead Harley Davidson, good cond, $5,000 obo; ‘05 Buell XB12R Firebolt, good cond, $5000 obo. 414-0876. Looking for GM truck interior and body parts for 1973-1980 pickups. 227-6772.
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• ‘10 Honda CR-V EX-L Blue, grey leather, 140K miles, great car, $7,800. 799-4153 after 6 pm. • 10-ton hydraulic auto repair kit by Porta Power, in original steel case, never used, $50. 202-9173. • Parts off 1965 Chevelle 283 eng, 1 set power pack heads, intake manifold 2 bbl carb, air cleaner and valve covers, $300. 3814293 or 808-2467. • Looking for an old pick-up in good shape must run and drive, 1956 or older. 830-5883. • `98 Chevy 1 ton truck parts, cab, rear end, std transmission, etc, $250. 527-1612 or 905-9764. • '07 Ford Tauras, 120K mi-needs minimal repair, battery, tires, back windshield; '66 Autocar oilfield truck, needs some repair; '84 & '73 Mack parts trucks. 590-3394. • ‘95 Fleetwood Cadillac, Brougham 5.7, 350 V8, 93,845 miles, garage kept, $4800. 414-0680. FARM & EQUIPMENT • Wanted tractors dead or alive, any kind any size, quick response. 641-7728 or 352-4816. • Shipping containers: Great Secure Storage - 40' and 20' shipping containers. RTO available. 405-783-4370.
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• Ford 4000 tractor w/front end loader, 2400 hours, good rubber and runs well, new brakes and recently tuned, $5,000, call John. 514-8413. • Antique horse drawn seed planter, $750; Antique horse drawn grader blade complete, $1000; Old 9 in Ford Tractor with road gear, $450. 517-1721. • ‘46 Farmall H Tractor restored runs great, $3,500. 352-4326. • Black Angus Bull, 5 years old, approx 1500 pds, nice, $1,500; 20 month Hereford Beef Master Bull $900. 381-3189. • Deer/feed corn, direct from the farm/ don't pay high feed store prices,10¢ per pound. 919-2510. • 20' Pontoon, Johnson Motor, $1,500; 1985 John Deere 650 tractor, 4WD, 4' brush hog & box blade, $5,500; 80s Ford 4000 tractor w/finish mower $4,500, lv msg. 527-6714. • 4 inch diameter wood fence posts $5 each approximately 60, a few 6”-8” wooden posts $10, cotton trailer wire cage $20, Tuttle area. 642-6313.
• Crib & dresser, Pembrooke Bertini 5-in-1 convertible crib w/toddler rail, crib mattress and 7-drawer dresser in natural rustic, all in exc cond, will deliver and assemble in Moore/ Norman area, $1,400+ value, asking $1,000 for all, can send pics, text only please. 496-4844. • Beautiful dining room table set, 6 Chairs (2 Captain), 18 in leaf, matching China cabinet, $650 cash only. 317-8006. • ‘36 WedgeWood Gas Range, 4 burner, griddle, 36", exc cond, $500. 485-3539. • Antique dresser $100; Three antique clocks $35 ea or $100 for all 3, please leave message. 386-4964. • Full size captains bed, 8 drawers & crawls space, $100. 831-7079. • Refrigerator side by side, water and ice in the door, color white, good condition, call for more info. 808-2818. • BabyLock Destiny sewing/ embroidery machine, includes hoops, scanner, accessory box full of feet, hard side case, $8,000 OBO. 641-7143.
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CLASSIFIED ADS • Registered Myotonic "Fainting" Goats, doelings and wethers still available, registered Doelings, $350 each, wethers are $150 each. 580-747-5701. • Three registered Longhorn yearling heifers, WR bloodlines, serious inquiries only. 822-0075. • 2 ret TB's/10 yr geld and 7 yr mare, gentle, healthy, good behavior, successful racing, trail riders. 779-3377 or 255-5114. • Purebred La Mancha Bucks at Stud, Keno-Farms and Little Orchard bloodlines, call for pricing and pedigrees, lv msg. 899-6151. • Young black bulls for Lease or Sale. 520-1604. • 2 female Great Pyrenees/Lab mixes, free to good home. 387-4793. • American Blackbelly ewe lambs, $125 ea, healthy, utd on shots, gently raised, easy to handle, PU in Tuttle. 640-4651. • ASCA reg working Australian Shep pups, exc pedigree, well socialized, parents health tested, raised in our home, vet exam incl, Lexington, OK, $350$800, www.nineveh-ranch.com. 740-9218.
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All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted • Mini Aussie puppies, Farm raised, Red Merle’s, Blue Merle’s, and Tricolor’s, Available 10/15/18, Goldsby. 401-4012. MISCELLANEOUS • Cement mixer, old and ugly but works fine, $25. 573-0388. • 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. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230. • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101. • 4 Cemetery lots Resthaven, Garden of Nativity, Sec 20 lot 988, spaces 1-4, worth 15k, will take any reasonable offer. 4887864 or 392-4336. • A complete piano tuning tools, $1,000. 321-4980. • 'Mahogany Piano by Knight from London, England, studio model piano. 306-9566.
• 54" glass for tabletop, $50; 6pc TKO drum set, $200 firm; Area rug, 11'4"x14', pd $1,000, will take $400; New Brinkman grill, 1 burner to the side, used 3 times, $60; 2 bar stools, like new, padded seats, high quality, $40 ea. 918-424-7900 • DEATH BY STUPIDITY, mystery suspense thriller, available now on Smashwords and Amazon in eBook and paperback. • Animal traps & equip, #1 ½ coil spring, #1 ½ and #2 long spring, #4 newhouse trap long spring, stretchers wooden, metal, dog knot stakes; 8hp Troybilt roto tiller, new eng & tires. 386-4330. • 4 cemetery plots in Lake Pointe Garden, Resthaven Memory Gardens, OKC, Section 15E, Lot 234, spaces 1-4, $4,000 ea (negotiable), leave msg. 659-5959. • Get ready for winter now, Quadrafire fireplace insert, mod#Q3000-I, exc cond, $450. 392-5092. • American Mahogany 2in & 2½ in thick 6ft-16ft live edge extremely rot/insect resistant $12 per inch thick per foot. 3813345 or 620-4436.
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
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“Freedom to choose upright &/or flat marker memorials.”
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• Dr Trimmer mower; Misc tools, $100 OBOs. 329-4819. • Janome 8900QCP Sewing Machine $1500; Kawaii CA-63 Concert Artist Digital Keyboard $1500; Yamaha P-35 Wted 80Key Digital Keybd $450, lv msg. 392-3163. • Craftsman 9” table saw, 27 ft metal light poles, 460 Ford engine and transmission, ‘97 ford 250 supercab, 25 ft enclosed utility trailer, bed tool box, travel trailer. 642-2913. • Oldie but goodie! Montgomery Ward rotor tiller, small, perfect for flower bed or between rows, 16" 3 HP Briggs, looks/runs good, $25. 590-2451. • Yamaha leather mx pants size 36 like new $100; Ruger super blackhawk 44 mag $600; Greener 12ga dble 30 inch damascus barrels $2000. 249-5405. • Roscoe medical transport model KTA19165A (blue); Pride Stylus LS Wheelchair $100 each or OBO; both used very little and in exc cond. 361-9546. • Cemetery plots, total three spaces at Restheaven cemetery, $4,500 for all three includes transfer fees. 388-0820.
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2018
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
CLASSIFIED ADS
All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted • Fabric Cutter, Accuquilt Go, Ready, Set, Go Set, brand new in box, $350. 392-3163. • One cemetery plot, Sunset Memorial Park, East Indian Hills Rd, Norman, Garden of Gethsemane, asking $4,000 obo, plots selling for $5000. 250-3554. • Parker crossbow Thunderhawk, scope, carry case, 10 bolts and pull rope, $450 OBO, no checks, must see, used 3 times. 4143330 or 414-5387. • GoGo Elite Traveller 4 Wheeled Scooter used 3 months, new $1,249 sell for $650. 954-7933. • Free swim spa fully repiped, has new control panel, you pick up. 364-1568. • 250 gal propane tank, new style regulator, great shape, $225 cash. 213-7067. • 1935 White treadle sewing machine in pretty cabinet, $150 obo; Complete computer w/ accessories $100. 352-4972. • Cleanest, lowest mileage, Harley Electra Glide in the area, 1993, 90th Anniversary edition, ready to ride, call for details, $5500. 392-5092.
• Craftsman, portable 10 in table saw w/stand, very good cond, $75; vision grills, kamado 8-piece grilling & smoking accessory set, $75. 684-0350. • 3'x 4' windows 3' x 4' storm windows, $10 each. 381-9488. • GM big block heads 14092359 ready to install $200/set; Chevy 65/67 Impala 12bolt posi 3.31 ratio, $700; Also 12bolt std 3.36 ratio $350. 831-9855. • 2 plots Resthaven Memory Gardens, 500 SW 104th, OKC, Garden of Prophets Spaces 3 and 4 Lot 681 Section 28, cost each if purchased from Resthaven $3700, sell for $3000 each or best reasonable offer. 387-5828. • Horizon Model E5 Elliptical, good condition, monitor works $125. 779-8247. • Lg propane tank, $450; GE 30" gas range, LP ready, $150; Fixer elec golf cart, $50. 640-0782. • Sig sauer p365 9mm $500; Ruger 44 magnum $600. 249-5405. • Attention Pickers! Retro magazines, books, bottles, fabric, sturdy shelves, upright piano, misc items from old (dirty) store; outside weathered wood (you remove), lv msg. 527-6714.
STrucTural PiPe SaleS We build:
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• 15ft aliner solidwall folddown only 1200#, $11,650; Nissan Xterra 20,000mi $21,750 Tuttle. 550-0387. • ‘96 Electra 31ft 5th wheel, tons of room & storage, all works, 1 slide out, 20ft awning with Solera family room enclosure, fridge with 7.0 cu ft freezer, queen master bed, $8500. 872-8870. 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. • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101. • FSBO 2½ acres in Bridge Creek SD, Willow Lake Estates, perfect piece of property to build your family home on, asking $35,000 OBO, only serious inquires. 206-9754. • 1,000 sqft(MOL), 2 bedroom, move in ready, 30X40 barn, wash house/cellar, well house and 30x30 garage, 1½ acre lake front, Ft Cobb, call for pics and pricing. 590-2451.
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CLASSIFIED ADS • 20-74 acres, 2 ponds, 2 pastures, fenced, frontage on Duffy Rd, well, septic and electric, ready to build on or move MH on, Google address 12751 E Duffy Rd, 73051, can help with financial assistance. 830-5177. • 3 bd 1 bath house on 2 lots and 6 separate lots behind house, $70,000 for all. 301-0125. NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS • 3rd Annual Noble FF Chili Cook-Off & Dinner - Monday, Oct 8, 5-7:30 pm, 300 E Cherry St, Noble, Purchase tickets at door: 13 & up $7; 5-12 yrs. $5; 4 & under FREE, cook-off entry fee $15 per pot, 1st place $50 & plaque. 899-7851. • Bluegrass Concert/Jam; Bass Workshop (5-6 pm) / Open jamming (5-9:15 pm) / Pre-show (6:15 pm) / Bluegrass Concert (6:30 pm); Oct 13, three bands on stage with jamming rooms; 3925 SE 29, Del City; Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society (nonprofit org); $8; GOBMS members, $5; Group rates available. 317-2618 or 226-9191.
All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted • The UMW of Blanchard United Methodist Church wish to invite you to its annual Fall Bazaar Sat, Oct 13 9am-4pm, crafts, food, good times! 1101 N Main, Blanchard OK in the CLC. • Slaughterville Fire Department Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auction, Thurs, Oct 11, 5-8pm, Auction starts 6:30, Adults $7, under 12 $5, Hwy 77 Slaughterville Rd. • The Busy Bee pumpkin patch Craft fair Oct 20, 10005 US Highway 77 Lexington OK, for more information thebusybeeok. com 872-9188 or 595-9037.
• Ranch hand needed, salary negotiable, living quarters available if needed, references and background check needed. 802-6679. • Ham Radio Gear, Shortwave, Morse Code, Antennas etc. 641-7582. • Looking for a 3 legged robin tower for a cb radio please call Billy. 872-8786. • Need a licensed water, wastewater operator to take Water Samples once a month @ MHP in Bridge Creek, $250/mo for short, simple job, Rex, lv msg. 626-2022 or 793-1719.
WANTED Looking to buy calico critters or Sylvanian family toys, complete sets or partial sets or pieces are wanted. 227-6772. Looking to buy comic books in bulk or one at a time, call/text Eric. 306-1462. Looking to buy mineral and Royalty interest in Oklahoma, call/ text. 570-0844 or 347-1907. Lawnmowers, running or not. 882-6206. Old anvil, any size. 642-7946. SKS Rifle, condition doesn’t matter. 641-7582.
BUSINESS • 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. • Computer & Phone Lines: Off-duty fireman. Installation, repair, trouble shooting, etc. 245-5502 or 381-2007.
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• American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007. • Concrete: No job too small 268-3444 • Brushog, boxblade: tilling, dirt and gravel work, driveways, tree removal, yard cleanup, fences Kevin 872-9576 or 365-6875 • Lake Texoma Fishing Guide: Papa Bob's Guide Service in Kingston, Robert Kennedy. 580263-8647 or papabobsfishing@ gmail.com. • 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.
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
JIM'S PAINTING & Bulldozers & Trackhoes REMODELING Call Bruce 580-641-1952
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Insured, Free Estimates
Painting • Fence & Deck Staining Texturing • Carpentry • Interior Exterior • Commercial Residential • Sheetrock
314-0755 / 366-0722
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All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted • JL Painting: Commercial & residential sheetrock, wood repairs, custom texturing, interior/exterior, insured, free estimates. 314-0755. • House Cleaning and Organizing: Errand Assistance, free estimates, bonded, 835-9850. • Bargain Barns: 18x21 steel carport=$1195; 18x31 RV cover= $2185; 20x21 Garage= $4515; 24x31 Garage= $6705 Financing available. 872-0338. • 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. • Woodcraft: Furniture repair, Restoration, Custom wood projects, Fair prices. Russ. 887-5870. • Custom cabinets: for new construction or remodel, choice of wood, raised panel doors, roll out shelves, free estimate, references available. 527-6025 or 550-6403. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230.
• Siding & Windows: Call Hurst Siding & Windows for free estimate. 364-0098 or email Ron@hurstsiding.com. • 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. • CnD Welding Services:metal buildings, carports, loaf sheds, pipe entry, horse stalls, fencing of all types, call for estimate. 226-2930. • “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495. • 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. • Bowman's Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084.
• Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x40 = $16,300; 40x50=$25,900; 40x60=$29,300. Price includes concrete & installation. 8720338 or bargainbarnsusa.com. • Portable buildings: 12x20 Lofted Barn $3830 or $177.31 per mo. 8x10 Mini Barn $1465 or $67.82 per mo. 10x20 Cottage Barn $2840 or $131.48 per mo. Call 405-872-0338 or bargainbarnsusa.com. • Professional organizing: Kitchen, closets, garage, regular cleaning, references, free estimates. 835-9850. • Wonderland Woodcraft: Custom wood projects, furniture repair, restoration and misc. Russell, 872-1294 or 887-5870. • Shipping Containers: Great Secure Storage - 40' and 20' shipping containers. RTO available. 405-783-4370. • Outdoor services: dirt & gravel work, driveways, brushog, tilling, boxblade, yard cleanup, tree removal, fences built or repaired Kevin 365-6875 or 872-9576. • Storage Buildings: 12x16 barn with loft, $3620; 8x12 economy shed, $1625; Many sizes, styles, delivery, payments available. www.betterbarns.net, 405-783-4370.
• Secure Feed Storage: Water, Weather and Rodent Resistant 40' and 20' shipping containers. We deliver. 405-783-4370. • Tractor work: Brush hogging, mowing, tilling, gravel drives, dirt work, tree work. 808-8202. • Rent To Own Storage: Custom Sheds as low as $71/month for rent to own. Get attractive custom storage you can afford with no credit check. www. betterbarns.net, 405-783-4370 • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101. • Tractor work, brush hogging, box blade. 365-7572. • I buy tractors running or not. 365-7572. • Tractor repair 40 years exp, Slaughterville. 365-7572. • CNA home health: 14 yrs experience, references, home or hospital, Norman area only, $12/ hr. 410-7532. • Experienced handyman seeking light carpentry, painting, flooring or lawn service jobs, call John. 464-6948 or 410-7532.
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