Oklahoma Electric Co-op News September 2015 by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative

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Volume 64, Issue 3

CO OP Oklahoma Electric NEWS OEC members flock to Lloyd Noble Center for 2015 Annual Meeting

September 2015

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Tempie Power retires 5 Nominate a teacher for OEC’s Back-to-School Sweepstakes! 11

Board of Trustees Bob Usry, President Verle Barnes, Vice Pres. John Jensen, Asst. Sec.-Treas. Mike Argo Percy Moreu Rusty Grissom Ronnie Grover Frank Wilson Ronnie Tharp

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Oklahoma Electric Cooperative 321-2024, FAX 405-217-6900 http://www.okcoop.org OECNews@okcoop.org Co-op Manager .............................Max Meek Asst. Mgr./VP of Engineering..Patrick Grace VP of Operations...............Randy Simmons VP of Administration................Jonna Buck VP of Metering.......................John Spencer Oklahoma Electric Co-op News is published monthly by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, 242 24th Ave. NW, Norman, OK 73069, (USPS-865-700). Subscription rates: $6.00 per year for non-members, 50¢ per year for members. Periodical postage paid at Norman, OK and other additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please send form 3579 to: Oklahoma Electric Co-op News, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK 73070.

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Hidden Account Numbers Worth $450

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. Remember the contest rules as you read the Co-op News each month: 1. One of the hidden account numbers must be your own. 2. You must advise OEC by phone, mail or in person at the co-op’s office by the 15th of the month. If you find your account number call the Member Services department at 217-6708.

From the top

Max Meek, Chief Executive Officer

We love the communities we serve Another Annual Meeting – our As a founding sponsor of that 78th! – has come and gone, and it organization, OEC has paved the way was a good one. Folks from all over for the revitalization of the Little Axe our service area came out to the community. I hope you’ll keep track Lloyd Noble Center in Norman to of all the good things the foundation get their $20 electric bill credits, will be doing for the students, eat their barbecue dinners, listen to residents and schools in Little Axe. entertainment and win prizes. It was We also recently partnered with a fun time! Cleveland County’s 4-H program to Touchstone Energy’s bring a three-day electrical mascots, CFL Charlie science curriculum to its and LED Lucy, were on summer learning program. hand to entertain the They did some pretty neat kiddos and adults alike experiments with electricity and the Kingsmen Quartet after learning how to safely headlined the evening’s interact with it. You can entertainment. If you read more about that on attended, thank you for page 7. coming out and taking an You might also see OEC’s active role in your co-op. a large group of OEC roots are We hope we provided you employees volunteering in with an enjoyable evening. in the rural September for United Way’s If you haven’t seen OEC’s communities Day of Caring. We’re always representatives out and proud to help out whenever we serve. about in your communities and wherever needed. Helping lately, you’ve been missing OEC’s roots — like those them thrive of all co-ops — are in the out on seeing the great is the co-op rural communities we serve. things we’ve recently become involved with. We love Helping them thrive is the way. getting to know the people co-op way. who work and live in the communities we serve, and we’re We welcome a new member to making sure you know your co-op the OEC Board of Trustees. Ronnie supports you. Tharp will represent the members of Tory Tedder-Loffland, our District 9. Our thanks and best wishes education and outreach coordinator, go to Jim Martin for his many years sits as president of the Little of service on the OEC board. We wish Axe Community Foundation. him well in his future endeavors.

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contents A future OEC member enjoys getting her face painted at the Annual Meeting’s Kids’ Zone

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How does new CO2 rule affect co-ops?

OEC and Cleveland County 4-H ‘Get Charged!’

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Nominate a teacher for the Co-op Connections Back-to-School Sweepstakes

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ORU Report In Your Community Electrical Safety Energy Efficiency Tasty Treats Classified Ads

Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Additional insulation can make a difference! The Department of Energy estimates you can reduce heating and cooling needs up to 30 percent by properly insulating and weatherizing your home

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OEC sends local students to annual Energy Camp

Captain Larry Steverson, of the Tuttle Fire Department Volunteers, demonstrated to Tuttle Elementary School teachers how to properly use an automatic electronic defibrillator (AED). Installation of AEDs into each of the three Tuttle public schools was made possible thanks to a $3,000 Operation Round Up grant in April.

OEC Foundation, Inc. ensures students are prepared for new school year By Brianna Wall

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embers of the OEC Foundation, Inc. board of directors have all too often seen children return to school lacking essential materials. They know that having sufficient supplies and clothing can increase the students’ productivity and help them be more attentive, successful pupils in the classroom. The board in July donated $10,000 via the Operation Round Up® program to organizations to assist with back-to-school programs. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma received $5,000 for its Food for Kids Backpack program. The program provides weekly backpacks of food to schoolchildren in rural Cleveland County schools who often have little or nothing to eat outside of school-sponsored meals. “By receiving food on a regular basis, these children have the opportunity to learn at the same rate as their peers,” said Karen Paul, manager of foundations and grants. “OEC’s grant will be used exclusively for schools participating in the program, which include Lexington, Little Axe and Noble — some of the highest need communities in the county.” The OEC Foundation has been funding the program since 2010. Also benefitting from a $5,000 grant

in July was the United Way of Norman’s ABC School Supplies program. “One hundred percent of grant money received will go toward purchasing school supplies for lowincome students, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades,” said Diane Murphree, community impact director. “The program serves Norman, Noble, Lexington, Little Axe and Robin Hill school districts.” Read more about the program on page 7. “We are happy to assist our local schoolchildren in whatever way possible,” said Joyce Wallace, OEC Foundation board president. “They are our future, and it’s important they feel like they can succeed in school.” SENIORS, FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVE GRANTS Meals on Wheels of Norman received a $9,000 grant for scholarship meals for seniors, and Working for Independent Living received $600 for food and Christmas presents for its elderly and physically challenged residents. The Foundation granted $2,508.40 to individuals and families for dentures, eye exams and glasses, medical supplies, food and kids’ clothing. These grants are made possible by OEC members who elect to round up their electric bills each month to the

nearest dollar — an average of $6 per year. Applications received by Sept. 14 will be reviewed at a meeting scheduled for Sept. 24. Individual/ family and organizational applications can be found at www.okcoop.org/ORU. Contact Tory Tedder-Loffland at 217-6726 or ORU@okcoop.org if you have any questions about the application process.

OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 7/15/15.....................................$119,012.23 August deposit..........................$19,167.34 Interest...............................................$3.27 Checks issued...........................-$26,605.00 Approved, not paid.................-$15,135.89 Ending balance 8/19/14...........$96,441.95 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking

OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Jamey Allen • Leroy Bayliff Jim Brown • Vivian Gibson Lloyd Gramling Lynne Miller • Sunny Stuart Beckie Turner • Joyce Wallace

CO-OP

News

On-peak pricing ends Aug. 31

EC introduced a four-tiered on- and off-peak rate structure in 2011, giving members the unique opportunity to control their energy costs by shifting the bulk of their electricity usage to off-peak times to avoid high bills. During June, July and August — between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. — the price of electricity was higher to reflect the true cost of generating power during that time. The on-peak rate ended Aug. 31 and all kilowatt-hours used in September — during ANY time of day — will be charged the lower offpeak or shoulder rate. “Wholesale power is not cheap to generate or distribute during the hottest parts of the day when demand is the highest,” said Patrick Grace, OEC vice president of engineering and assistant manager. “In order to delay the construction of new power plants, and the inevitable price hike that comes along with it, we must keep a close eye on the demand

during those hot summer months when air conditioners are running full blast.” OEC’s on-peak rates are in direct relation to Western Farmer’s Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC, OEC’s power supplier) cost of generating and transmitting electricity. Attempting to curb demand will be beneficial for everyone in the long run. Members can continue to monitor their daily usage via the SmartHub mobile app and web portal, as well as MyUsage.com. Those who keep track of their usage throughout the month use an average of 12 percent less electricity and are able to make changes to avoid an unexpectedly high bill. Visit www.okcoop.org to sign up. Also available on OEC’s website is a weather chart. It compares this year’s temperatures to last year’s and the average temperature. It’s just another tool we provide members to help understand and lower their bills.

OEC bids fond farewell to longtime HR Administrator Tempie Power

empie Power on July 30 said goodbye to OEC following a 31-year tenure. She served as human resources administrator and continues the trend of retirements at OEC. “Tempie’s knowledge of human resources and her kindhearted nature will be missed,” said CEO Max Meek. “I remember when Tempie came to work here back in 1984. If you ask anyone who has worked here since then, I’m sure they would tell you Tempie is the sweetest person they’ve ever met. I hope she enjoys her much-deserved retirement.” Tempie and her husband of 36 years, Bob, will spend their retirements with their daughter, Morgan Boyce, her husband, Michael, and their 18-month-old grandson, Mason. Congratulations, Tempie, and thank you for your years of service and dedication to OEC.

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EPA CO2 rule remains complex, costly By Cathy Cash

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • September 2015

he Environmental Protection Agency said its final Clean Power Plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions includes flexibility to aid compliance, with retirements of electric generating units expected to meet the Clean Power Plan’s demands. “Retirements are eligible to be part of the compliance program,” Janet McCabe, EPA’s acting assistant administrator for air and radiation, told stakeholders in an August 3 call after the final rule’s release. “We know there will be some retirements.” The new rule sets a deeper overall reduction goal of 32 percent from 2005 levels by 2030, compared with the 2014 proposal of 30 percent. Initial compliance begins in 2022 rather than 2020, as proposed. EPA also set three interim goals for cutting carbon dioxide emissions. “This extremely complex rule will require unprecedented coordination among utilities, state and federal

regulators, and consumers. It contains several elements designed to make it easier to achieve the goals of the plan, but also retains some of the fundamental flaws in the original,” said Kirk Johnson, NRECA senior vice president for government relations. [5028211704] “NRECA will conduct additional analyses of the rule, but we remain very concerned that the rule will cost consumers more, will likely challenge the reliability of the grid, may result in premature plant closures and significantly exceeds the authority granted to EPA under the Clean Air Act,” Johnson said. The Clean Power Plan establishes a specific carbon dioxide budget for each state based on its energy mix. In the final rule, states that depend more on coal generation face stricter carbon limits while others saw their emission budgets ease. States must submit plans to meet

the rule by September 2016 or file for a two-year extension. A federal plan will go into effect if a state fails to submit a plan or if EPA rejects it. EPA did not use energy efficiency to calculate the state emission targets, but will allow states to take advantage of efficiency gains as a compliance tool. A “reliability safety valve” was added to the final rule to allow noncompliant power plants to operate only in extraordinary, must-run situations for 90 days. After that, the unit’s emissions would count against the state’s goal. “NRECA pushed for a more robust and useful reliability safety valve provision, and argued that this more limited approach will not help in long-term situations such as a nuclear or hydro plant going offline for many months or years, necessitating replacement power,” Johnson said. Visit www.ECT.coop for more information

Cathy Cash writes on federal policy and regulatory affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s online newsletter, Electric Co-op Today (www.ECT.coop).

OEC helps area students, schools kick off a successful school year

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By Brianna Wall

he end of summer and beginning of fall means backto-school for thousands of students and hundreds of teachers in our service area. It also presents countless opportunities to assist those students, teachers and their schools in preparing for another successful school year. One way in which OEC did just that was by partnering with United Way of Norman (UWN) for its ABC School Supplies program. “UWN distributes school supplies to about 800 students from lowincome families in the Norman, Noble, Lexington and Little Axe areas each year,” said Tory Tedder-Loffland, OEC education and outreach coordinator. “All of those areas are served by OEC, so partnering with them for this program was a perfect fit.” The 768 backpacks prepared for students this year included almost $15,000 in school supplies. Copelin’s Office Center donated the backpacks, and the OEC Foundation, Inc. — via the Operation Round Up® program — donated $5,000 to the program for school supplies (read more on page 4).

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

OEC and Lakeview Elementary have joined forces to become Partners in Education — a partnership in which OEC will support the school’s library and literacy program and provide volunteers throughout the year. “Schools are always looking for willing participants to volunteer their time for things such as reading to students and sitting as test monitors,” said Tedder-Loffland. “We will also be providing electricity safety instruction, as well as assisting them in any way we can throughout the year.” Members are invited to attend Lakeview Elementary’s Book Fair Parent Night on Sept. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., where book purchases will support the school’s library. OEC is always looking to support our local schools and the students and teachers who attend them. If you would like to learn more about Partners in Education, contact Tedder-Loffland at 217-6726 or tory@okcoop.org.

Each month, OEC sponsors and supports local economic development ventures in the towns we serve. This page features those partnerships and highlights those making a difference in our local communities.

Backpacks full of school supplies are prepared to be handed out to students for United Way’s ABC School Supply Program.

YOUTH &

Leadership

Energy Campers return from fun-filled week at camp By Brianna Wall

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • September 2015

yler Jenkins of Norman, Blair Spencer of Blanchard and Jazmin Stratton of Blanchard returned Aug. 7 from an actionpacked four days at the annual YouthPower Energy Camp. Organized by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives, Energy Camp is an annual four-day camp at Canyon Camp and Conference Center near Hinton for soon-to-be high school freshmen. “The kids always have such a great time meeting others their age from across the state,” said Tory Tedder-Loffland, OEC education and outreach coordinator. “While there, the 89 campers formed and operated their own co-op — a soda and candy co-op — complete with an elected board of directors and a ‘hired’ general manager.” Energy Camp also consisted of electrical safety presentations, teambuilding exercises and lots of fun and games. Each camper got the opportunity to tower over camp in a bucket truck and learned to climb a pole with the assistance of trained linemen, including OEC’s own Daniel

Top to bottom: Energy Camper Blair Spencer interviews to be the Soda & Candy Co-op’s general manager; Tyler Jenkins and his new buddies perform karaoke; Jazmin Stratton trusts her fellow campers to catch her in a trust fall; OEC Lineman Daniel Lofland demonstrates to campers how to do the ropes course. Right: Tyler Jenkins, Blair Spencer, Jazmin Stratton and Daniel Lofland pose for a co-op group shot.

Lofland, who attended as a counselor. “My favorite part of camp was getting to ride in a bucket truck,” Jenkins said. “The most exciting part of the trip for me was meeting all new people and learning a lot about co-ops,” Stratton said. “I also liked hiking up to the cross at the top of the canyon.” One afternoon was spent at Celebration Station, and a fun dance wrapped up camp the final night. “I found I have a lot in common with others and made lots of new friends,” Spencer said. “We will definitely be keeping in touch.” Energy Camp is just one of the ways OEC invests in the next generation of leaders. OEC awards trips to camp to eighth-grade students in our service area through an essay contest conducted each spring. For more information on next year’s camp, keep an eye on the Co-op News magazine, OEC’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/oklaelec) and www.okcoop.org/energycamp. Contact Tedder-Loffland at 2176726 or tory@okcoop.org for more information.

OEC and Cleveland County 4-H ‘Get Charged!’ By Brianna Wall

EC in August partnered with the Cleveland County 4-H to bring electrical science education to students taking part in its summer learning program. “‘Get Charged! Electricity and You’ is an educational tool based on science experimentation with electricity for grades five to nine,” said Tory Tedder-Loffland, education and outreach coordinator. “The students who took part in the summer program at 4-H learned about electrical safety, constructed an electric circuit and made their own telegraph line.” Developed by Discovery Channel School and Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives, day one consisted of electrical safety measures and learning about conductors and

insulators. For this experiment, Tedder-Loffland and Chad Morrow, loss control coordinator, used a hot dog, a.k.a. “Hot Dog Harry,” to demonstrate how electricity travels and the dangers associated with it. During day two’s experiments, the nine participating students made a simple circuit (D-battery power source, bell wire as the conductor and a flashlight bulb in its socket as the load). “They learned just how important it is to have the right voltage bulb for the power source,” said TedderLoffland. “Following an issue with mixed up bulbs which blew from too much battery charge, one of the kids figured out the problem by double checking the bulb packaging.” The final day, the kids built a

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Clockwise from top: Tedder-Loffland demonstrates how the filament in a lightbulb works. It’s the lack of air (oxygen) inside a bulb that allows the filament to heat to a glow without burning; Tedder-Loffland displays the dangers of electrical arching using Hot Dog Harry, a “man” made of hot dogs and marshmallows; Chad Morrow points out the parts of an electric pole set-up.

telegraph line and used Morse code to communicate. Overall, the threeday program was a success and the kids walked away with a newfound knowledge of electricity and experiments that proved they could overcome obstacles. While the curriculum is ideal for middle school-aged students, our program is very easily tailored for your classroom’s needs and time allotment. To arrange a short workshop — with or without experiments — contact TedderLoffland at tory@okcoop.org or call 405-217-6726.

ELECTRICAL

Safety

Electrical safety tips for the doit-yourselfer By Brianna Wall

dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace, spending on home improvements and repairs totaled $275 billion in 2011. On average, 70 electrocution fatalities occur each year that are associated with consumer products. “OEC is one of the top safety-rated co-ops in the state, and while we strive to ensure safety practices are in place for our employees, we also have a responsibility to look out for the well-being of our members,” said James Long, manager of loss control. ESFI and OEC strongly recommend hiring a qualified, licensed electrician to perform any electrical work in your home. However, if you do decide to doit-yourself, consider the following important safety tips before undertaking any home electrical project: Make an effort to learn about your home electrical system

so you can safely navigate and maintain it Never attempt a project that is beyond your skill level. Knowing when to call a professional may help prevent electrical fires, injuries and fatalities Always turn off the power to the circuit you plan to work on by switching off the circuit breaker in the main service panel Be sure to unplug any lamp or appliance before working on it Test the wires before you touch them to make sure the power has been turned off Never touch plumbing or gas pipes when performing a do-ityourself electrical project If you need electrical work done, OEC recommends you call a qualified, licensed electrician. We cannot refer you to an electrician but are happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us at 3212024 or visit www.okcoop.org.

Information and statistics provided by the Electrical Safety Foundation International via www.esfi.org.

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ach year, thousands of people in the United States are critically injured and electrocuted as a result of electrical fires, accidents and electrocution in their own homes. Rising materials costs have inspired more homeowners to tackle do-it-yourself projects than ever before. Faced with declining home values and aging properties, homeowners may choose not to pay for the services of a licensed electrician. However, most do not have the training or experience needed to safely perform home electrical work, increasing the risk of immediate injuries and electrocutions and potentially introducing new dangers into the home. Working with electricity requires thorough planning and extreme care, and cutting corners can be a costly mistake. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), the premier nonprofit organization

“Do Watts Wise” is OEC’s electrical safety program for children and pre-teens

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Contact Tory Tedder-Loffland, education and outreach coordinator, at 217-6726 or tory@okcoop.org, to schedule a program at your school or youth center.

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Nominate a teacher for OEC’s Back-to-School Sweepstakes By Brianna Wall

Forbes report released in August reported teachers spend nearly $500 of their own money for classroom supplies at the beginning of the school year. In an effort to build upon our partnership with local schools and education programs, we are announcing a Co-op Connections® Back-to-School sweepstakes for teachers in our service area. “Our teachers work so hard to ensure our kids have the knowledge they need to be successful,” said Tory Tedder-Loffland, OEC education and outreach coordinator. “We are happy to be partnering with Touchstone Energy® — via the Co-op Connections program — to provide them with much-needed supplies to use in their classrooms throughout the school year.” The Co-op Connections program

offers discounts in areas like travel, retail, dining and healthcare. Office Depot joined the program in 2014 and offers up to 80 percent off preferred products, 15 percent off retail web pricing and more. OEC is giving away nine Office Depot gift cards in the amount of $250 each to teachers in our service area for classroom supplies. It is up to you, our members, to help us find those deserving teachers by nominating them. HOW TO ENTER “Our service area is divided into nine board districts,” said TedderLoffland. “We are looking for one teacher in each of those districts to win these gift cards.” Teachers must be nominated by an OEC member (only one nomination per member) and teach at a school in OEC’s service area (see list below). To

nominate a teacher, visit www.okcoop. org/backtoschool and tell us why he or she should be one of the winners. The teacher with the most nominations in each district will be declared the winner and will be awarded a $250 gift card. Nominations must be submitted online by Sept. 18, and the winners will be announced in next month’s magazine. “Meeting and rewarding these teachers will give us the opportunity to extend our programs and resources into their schools,” said Tedder-Loffland. “We are excited to partner with them and help lift the burden of purchasing their own supplies, so they can focus on educating our children and leading them to success.” [1818418902] Contact Tedder-Loffland at 2176726 or tory@okcoop.org, or visit www.okcoop.org/backtoschool, for more information.

Back-to-School Sweepstakes Eligible Schools Lexington Little Axe McLoud Middleberg Mid-Del Minco Moore Newcastle Ninnekah

Noble Norman Oklahoma City Pioneer Purcell Robin Hill Tuttle Verden Washington

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ANNUAL

Meeting

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Clockwise from right: Kaitlin Butts makes her debut on the Annual Meeting stage; Members enjoy the barbecue dinner; 2012 Youth Tour winner Hayden Hefner — who also was recently awarded the $10,000 Glenn English Foundation Scholarship — tells members about his Youth Tour experience; the winners of the Kids’ Zone prizes pose with their new bikes and tablet; Future OEC member Cooper meets LED Lucy; The OEC board of trustees awaits the commencement of the business meeting

he 2,445 members and their guests — a total of nearly 6,000 people — who attended this year’s Annual Meeting Aug. 14 enjoyed an evening of great entertainment, food, family fun and lots of prizes. Surveys indicated the Annual Meeting, like every year, was a success. Members from all nine board

districts made their way to the Lloyd Noble Center for the annual barbecue dinner and prize giveaway. Kicked off by Kaitlin Butts and her acoustic set and followed by award-winning fiddler Jana Jae and the headlining Kingsmen Quartet, members enjoyed all of the entertainment. According to the surveys, some favored the traditional gospel and bluegrass

music while others wished for more variety. The surveys are reviewed each year by staff and the board of directors, and we strive to fulfill as many requests as possible. Thank you to those who took the time to fill them out. In the Kids’ Zone, Sponji the clown and his wife, Bobbin, were back again making balloon animals

while CFL Charlie and LED Lucy had fun with the kids in attendance. Norman High School cheerleaders were on hand to provide facepainting and many families took advantage of the photo booth. Teens enjoyed the Van de Graaff as well — an electrostatic generator that creates and stores positive electrons in a metal globe, transferring them

via attraction to a negatively charged wand and producing a spark of electricity in the process. As always, the Kids’ Zone will be back next year to provide a place of entertainment for kids and young families. OEC gave away over 100 gifts this year thanks to our generous vendors and business partners — that’s in addition to the $20 credit every

member received for registering at the Annual Meeting. Tuttle’s Diah Jantzen went home with the night’s biggest prize, a $1,000 check! If you attended the Annual Meeting this year, thank you for coming out. We hope you had an enjoyable evening. If you could not attend, we hope to see you next year.

TECHNOLOGY

Smart, savvy and efficient electronics for the home By Tom Tate

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adgets, gadgets everywhere! With the current tech explosion, “techies” find themselves in a veritable paradise. Let’s take a look at some really cool and, at the same time, useful gadgets on the market today. Smart thermostats like Nest and Lyric get all the press, but practically anything you can imagine in your home can be controlled from that “super computer” nestled in your pocket or purse. A popular website, www.Smarthome.com, offers a variety of products. A search on “smart phone home automation” produced 4,695 results — how’s that for control? Here is one example. The WeMo line by Belkin allows you to control individual lights and appliances through the use of their little plugs. Insert the WeMo plug in an outlet, connect the light or appliance and then, via your existing wifi network and the WeMo app, you can create schedules and exercise control over your home. Phillips makes an individually

controllable LED bulb called Hue. Using its app, you can control the light level, on/off schedule and color. It even developed a custom scenario for a recent SyFy series to recreate the mood of the series itself. A bit much perhaps, but pretty cool nonetheless. Yes – you can achieve energy savings and create a party mood all at once. In addition to controlling various aspects of your home’s operation, and thereby increasing both security and savings, you can monitor it from afar to be sure all is well. When you’re away from home, Smarthome’s Elertus ELRT-107 wifi Smart Sensor comes in handy. This single sensor can monitor temperature and the presence of water (say, from flooding or frozen pipes), among other things. While pricey, it could more than pay for itself in peace of mind and damage avoidance. Couple this with a smart water shutoff and, if you get a leak alert, you’ll be able to turn off the water to avoid damage — all via the comfort of your smart phone. If you envied Mr. Spock’s tricorder, check out Lapka. This sleek

and elegant set of sensors allows you to measure electromagnetic fields (EMF), radiation, temperature/ humidity and even the level of nitrates in foods to be sure they are truly organic. With Lapka, you can be sure your personal space is clean and healthy. All the results show up on the Lapka smart phone app. How about something for you tinkerers out there? Look no further than www.littlebits.com. LittleBits is just that, little bits of technology you snap together to make your own controls. How about a remote garage door sensor? Or a bark monitor? Or controlling a window AC unit via the Internet? All possible with L ittleBits’ Smart Home Kit. Or, you can build your own smart door lock with an Arduino and some other parts. From energy savings to security to convenience to fun, the market is full of products and apps that put you firmly in control of your home and how it operates. It’s a gadget-lover’s paradise indeed.

Tom Tate writes on cooperative issues for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.

ENERGY

Efficiency

Shield your home from energy loss with adequate insulation By Anne Prince

alls. Floors. Ceilings. Attic. These are some of the prime areas of a home that need insulation in order for you to maximize energy efficiency. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), adding insulation to your home is a sound investment that is likely to quickly pay for itself in reduced utility bills. In fact, DOE estimates you can reduce your heating and cooling needs up to 30 percent by properly insulating and weatherizing your home. If your home is more than 20 years old and was not specifically constructed for energy efficiency, additional insulation can likely reduce your energy bills and increase the comfort level of your home. The actual amount of savings for each home depends upon several factors — the current level of insulation, your climate, efficiency of your heating/cooling system and your utility rates.

SO, WHERE DO YOU START?

HOW DOES INSULATION WORK?

Heat flows naturally from a warmer space to a cooler space. During winter months, this means heat moves directly from heated living spaces to adjacent unheated attics, garages, basements and even outdoors. It can also travel indirectly through interior ceilings, walls and floors — wherever there is a difference in temperature. During summer months, the opposite

happens — heat flows from the exterior to the interior of a home. Proper installation of insulation creates resistance to heat flow. Heat flow resistance is measured or rated in terms of its R-value — the higher the R-value, the greater the insulation’s effectiveness.

SAVE GREEN BY GOING GREEN

Today, you have choices when it comes to selecting insulation for the home, including an environmentallyfriendly option made of recycled materials, such as scrap blue jeans. It looks similar to chopped up blue jeans and is treated for fire safety. With an insulating R-value similar to fiberglass insulation, this blue-jean insulation is a great option.

GET STARTED AND GET SAVING

While an older home will never be as efficient as a new home, an insulation upgrade will make a noticeable difference in your energy use and wallet. A well-insulated home is one of the most costeffective means of saving energy and decreasing heating and cooling bills. For more information, contact the energy experts at OEC at 405-3212024.

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 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.

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You first need to determine how much insulation you already have in your home and where it is located. For those with the DIY spirit, you can conduct an insulation audit yourself.

Here is what you should be looking for: Where your home is, isn’t, and/ or should be insulated The type of insulation in your home The R-value and the thickness or depth (inches) of the insulation A prime area that is chronically under-insulated is the attic. Whether you live in a cool or warm climate, attic insulation is essential to help keep warm air inside in the winter and prevent hot attic air from heating your living spaces in the summer. If you have R-19 or less insulation in your attic, consider bringing it up to R-38 in moderate climates and R-49 in cold climates.

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News â&#x20AC;˘ September 2015

Tasty Treats By Brianna Wall

It’s September, and you know what that means: Football. While the fall season brings several eef heese all different things to mind, football is one of my 3 pkgs 8 oz cream cheese favorites. If you grew up in 2 bunches green onion, chopped a small town like I did, you 3 pkg thin beef lunch meat, chopped know those bright lights on 1 tbsp A-1 Friday nights are a BIG deal. 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce Now, living in a college town, not much has changed. I’m an OU grad and an avid Sooner fan, Combine ingredients and knead well. Mold into ball and so when they’re on the field, I’m chill overnight. Serve with crackers watching. Whether I’m cheering them on from the campus or from home, one thing is true: There must be food. The eanut utter heese all recipes I’m sharing with you this month are quick fixes and are easy to pack up and 1 pkg 8 oz cream cheese take with you to your favorite tailgating spot 1 cup powdered sugar or to your friend’s house. 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter The Beef Cheese Ball recipe in particular 3 tbsp packed brown sugar brings back memories from my days as an 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips OU student. It was at mostly every tailgate and watch party. Be sure to have the recipe on hand 3/4 cup peanut butter chips when you serve it; People will be asking you for Graham crackers, Teddy Grahams for dipping it. How can you go wrong with a peanut butter Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, peanut butter and cheese ball that also includes chocolate? Let’s not brown sugar in a large bowl until blended. Spoon onto pretend like this has any nutritious value. When a large piece of plastic wrap and form into a ball shape. I am finally able to pull myself away from its Freeze for 1 hour 30 minutes or until firm enough to keep deliciousness, I tell myself I’ll burn the calories by its shape. Place peanut butter and chocolate chips in flat jumping and cheering for my Sooners. That should dish. Remove plastic wrap from ball and roll ball into justify eating it, right? morsels to completely cover, pressing morsels into the If you have a recipe you would like to share, ball if necessary. Place ball on serving dish, cover and send it to OEC, Attn: Co-op News, P.O. Box freeze for 2 hours or until almost firm. 1208, Norman, 73070 or email it to OECNews@ okcoop.org. Recipe and photo courtesy of Peggy Tackett Wicker

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Autos, Parts & Accessories • ‘57 ford 4-door, 292 engine, automatic trans, needs restored, $4K OBO. 386-2983. • ‘07 Yamaha 4x4, special edition, good cond, new battery, $3159 OBO. 314-7594. • ‘01 Yamaha Twin Star, crimson & cream, loaded w/very low mi, garage kept, located 5mi S of campus, price reduced to $2,500. 872-0308. • ’09 Ford F150, 168K mi, rebuilt transmission, 1 owner, current tags, $6500. 795-7545. • Wanted: IH 100# front end weights. 388-5658.

• ’94 Jeep Cherokee RHD 4WD made for a rural route carrier, odometer is in km & converts to about 109K mi, $2800. 388-9213. • ’12 Lincoln MKZ, like new, red, 1 owner, all power, leather seats, sunroof, only 5900mi, garagekept. 360-4429. • 7.3L Turbo Diesel dually F350 crew cab, long bed, gooseneckreceiver hitch, tow package, cold AC, cruise control, power accessories, truck runs great, 245K mi, $9K. HeidiRider@ aol.com. • ’05 Toyota Corolla, white, 4 door, 80K easy mi, retails @ $8K, selling for $5,400. 343-0119 evenings.

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• ’06 Pontiac Montana 7 passenger van or work van, 130K mi, power inverter, auto stabilizer, power driver’s seat, windows & rear passenger door, fair value, KBB $4469, NADA $3950-6225, asking $4000 OBO. 201-0018. • ’03 Suzuki Volusia Intruder motorcycle, lots of extras, low mi, exc cond, $3K OBO. 802-8181. • ’93 Lincoln Towncar, 97K mi, runs great, rides great, looks good, new tires, shocks, battery, & alternator, radio has a short, driver’s window works, $2800. 918-424-7900.

• ’65-’67 12 bolt rear end, $275; ’65/’66 rear window Impala hotop, $45; other misc parts. 831-9855. • Chevy engine 4 boltmane, 350, late model heads, Holly 950 commander throttle body, roller rocker arms, vgc, $1200. 808-2818.

Farm & Equipment • Wanted, salvage tractors, 2 or 4WD, intl model JD or intl combines, quick response. 352-4816. • Ford Tractor 800 series 5 speed, live clutch, overhead valves, new paint, runs great, $3500 or OBO, would consider trades. 820-5595.

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Classified Advertisements • 54in Husqvarna lawn tractor, $800 will negotiate. 650-1888. • Bongala tree service with 13 yrs exp, will trim or remove trees, we are honest, insured & reliable, our rates are one of the most reasonable in metro OKC area, call for a free estimate today, veteran & senior discounts. 625-0797. • Corral panels (15) plus gate, light wt, easy to handle, 5ft by 10ft, $750. 387-4638. • Front-end loader bucket 72”, like new, $450; PrieFert squeeze chute, $1750; doghouses, $20/ea. 352-4972. • Cattle trailer 6x20WW Roustabout with tarp, $2K. 485-9284. • 5’ grappler for skid loader or trac, less than 10hrs on loader, quick connect, paid $2K in 2013, selling for $1500. 255-9624. • 160 terra cotta retaining bricks, $1/ea; 4’x8’ factory-built trailer, new bed & tires, good cond, $600. 684-0350. • John Deere model B168 grain drill, looks & operates like new, $2500. 392-4855 or 473-7395. • ‘84 International Tractor 36hp diesel,6ft, brushhog &6ft disc, good tires, runs great, all for $3500. 650-4406. • Tractor w/American made front loader, Mahindra laner, 2.5HP turf tires, $3900 cash only, no checks. 818-9011.

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Furniture & Appliances • Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator, black, $300; GE dishwasher, black, $150, both in good working order. 550-5515. • China cabinet, gun cabinet, Duncan Phyfe table & chairs, large dresser & lots of collectable dishes, glassware, & much more. 392-4892. • Quatro 2 sewing/quilting/ embroidery machine, pattern as big as 7x11 & as small as 4x4, comes w/extra hoops, 3K+ patterns, several spools, $6500, Sylvia 485-2845 or 343-9541 or email slyfor4h@pldi.net.

• Red Italian leather sectional, $400; scroll metal oval coffee table gloss top, $85 (2), matching dark red pleather wingback Queen Anne chairs, $75/ea or $120 both, sofa table for big screen, $45. 600-5510. • Whirlpool white washer and gas dryer, approx 3y/o, $600 OBO, please leave msg if no answer. 623-4550 or 329-3992.

Hay & Firewood • Sm sq alfalfa 1st & 2nd cutting, $10/bale; sm sq wheat straw, $4/ bale. 459-6543 or 574-5571. • Wanted 10 rick of split oak wood, I will pay $75 a rick, delivered & stacked. 872-9728. • Small square premium Bermuda Horse hay in 21 bale bundles, loaded on your trailer, sprayed & fertilized, heavy bales. 850-1005. • Bermuda Grass hay 4x5 round bales sprayed & fertilized, will load, $50/bale. Call or text 990-7827.

Livestock & Pets • Red wattle hogs, 400+lbs, hanging wt 300+lbs, $200. 875-6756. • Bantams $5/ ea; Nigerian dwarf goats: does $150, whethers, $50; miniature donkey, young jack, dark brown, small, 11 mos old, $300. 386-6303.

• Nice bred heifers & pairs. 527-2814. • Turkeys, ducks, peacocks, chickens, bantams, rabbits. 527-5105. • 2 Barbados sheep, $45/ea. 312-3151. • 1 week old bantam chicks $3-5/ ea: Buff Orpington, Cochin, Duccle, fertile hatching eggs, $10/ doz, water tank coops, $300. 872-8870. • To responsible, caring home: pit-border collie female, 20mos, 38lbs, spayed, vacc, on heartworm prevent, blk & wht, amber eyes, not aggressive, friendly, eager to please. 761-0672. • Free to good home, 3y/o red bone hound dog. 872-7847. • African grey parrot for sale w/ large cage & toys, very cool bird, $1250. 875-6756. • Guineas, ducks, muscovies, chickens. 527-5083. • Beautiful 12y/o sorrel registered Missouri fox trotting mare, nice trail riding horse. 527-3952 leave message. • Free farm kittens, all tabbies, only one has a tail. 485-2364 leave message.

Miscellaneous • Jazzy motorized Scooter, brand new batteries, never used, paid $4400, will take $1500. 352-4326.

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• 2 burial lots in block F, lot 45 Fairview cemetery, Tuttle, $750ea. 703-2257 or 651-0160. • As is 3BD/1BA mobile home on 1ac quarter, quiet neighborhood, good school; as is ’04 Mercury Sable, $29,900. 344-7232. • Dump cart for pulling behind lawn tractor, poly 12 1/2 cubic yd, $200; Husqvarna lawn tractor w/Kohler 26 hp engine, 54”cut, $1400; Kenmore elec range, stainless steel & black, coil cooktop, $325. 387-9674. • Dusty Strings Hammered Dulcimer, includes stand, case, hammers, and music, seldom used, beautiful tone, must see to appreciate, great shape,$300. 830-1799. • Full series DVDs: The Wonder Years, Wall Locker, Year Book, $155; Everybody Loves Raymond, $55; Doc Martin, $70. 387-3096. • Winchester 1200 12 GA Pump Vent Rib, exc cond $350; Remington 742 30 06 semi auto ex cond $400; Hi Point 380 cal semi auto exc cond $140. 250-5877. • Hammerli 850 magnum German made air rifle, $200; Gamo PT-80 air pistol $60, both were used for pest control, then into storage, both for $250. 641-7582.

• 12x20 building, insulated, $7,500; wood shop table on rollers, $20; steel shop lift table w/winch-on rollers; air sander, $20. 386-9412. • 20gal aquatic turtle tank w/filter, lights & docks, $60. 760-6819. • Tilt utility trailer 4x8, $100; mig welder Lincoln sp 135T 115volts, $250; car transmission lift, $50; antique treadle sewing machine, exc cond, $100. 217-4215. • 12’x4’ gate made of 1” sq tubing, $30; 5’x4’ gate made of 1” sq tubing, $20; antique bathtub to be refurbished, $65; Structural steel pipe, 2 3/8”-10 3/4” all sizes, sucker rods; like new guardrail. 627-3920. • 250 coil springs, 1 ½ long springs, 1 ½ and other assorted traps; mills vibrating knife; raccoon flesher & electric brush. 386-4332. • 3 Kohler engines, 1 w/comet drive; 3 Wisconsin all hori shaft, $50/ea; Ford flathead w/tran GM 350 long block ’89, $100; springtooth cultivator 5ft, 3 point, $150, cash. 392-4796. • Putnam 5th wheel 2 5/16 ball & plate, a set-in-the-bed weather guard tool box, both in vgc, call after 6 pm. 485-2844.

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Classified Advertisements • Kenmore refrigerator, 18 cubic ft, top freezer, 1 y/o, $375; burial lots Sunset Memorial Gardens, $1500/ea; JENAR elec cooktop, $75. 386-9760. • Kathy Ireland “Life Gear” recumbent bicycle exerciser, originally top of the line, now taking up space in shop, free to good home, Norman. 364-5408. • 8 oz Super Blue Stuff, contains emu oil, aloe vera & herbs for muscle aches, $5 for 8oz. 626-6392. • Cordless drill, needs new battery, comes w/charger & case, good cond, $20; solid wood chair; Men’s wool suits 38S; dog house for outdoors. 924-0541.

Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats • ‘06 Cedar Creek 5th wheel 36RLTS, 3 slides, w/d, convection microwave, recliners, fireplace, new tires, new battery, mint condition, slide hitch included, $21K. 410-8823. • 9ac MH park plus a house on 1ac, 5mi W of Tri-City shopping center, Bridge Creek school district. 626-2022 or 793-1719. • 16x80 ’97 mobile home, 2ac, pool, 2 shed, storm cellar; 2011 travel trailer, sleeps 6, nice. 8728264 12pm-10pm.

Real Estate • 120ac, 3BR brick home, remodeled, live creek, nice hay fields, good hunting, 15mi to OU, paved roads, $450K. 623-4685. • 3BD/2BA upscale remodel, tile, granite, stainless, 30x40 shop, 5ac, 7 ½ mi E of Lexington, exc well. 394-1140 or 615-0536. • Norman condo: 1819 E Lindsay, Unit 4, 2BD/2BA, 2 walkin closets, approx 1,100 sqft, appliances included, 1mi from football stadium, $42,900. Wendy 820-2955 or 366-9600. • Land for sale, just SW of Blanchard w/black top roads, trees, ponds, elec, water, pasture & all fenced. Larry 990-6057. • 89ac more or less, 2 ponds, deer & turkey, will divide, great for hunting & fishing. 360-6586 or 590-4367. • 1ac commercial zoned 4 ¾ mi E of Tuttle on Hwy 37. 794-4612. • Martingale Est 1ac home lots, platted subdivision, county maintained roads, Washington school, bus ser, restrictive covenants, only 3 lots left, I-35 exit 101 E 1/4 mi. 288-2564. • 1,513 sqft home for rent, 3BD/2BA 2 car Moore schools, $1,185/ month. Seth w/ Pioneer Realty 306-0245.

• 58ac, pond, open grass land, Washington schools, 180th & May. Seth 306-0245. • 233ac w/ 4 ponds, blacktop road frontage, Washington schools. Seth 306-0245. • 6.08ac N Purcell area w/ barn, elec, water, good Bermuda grass. 650-8825. • Arkansas River property for sale, fisherman’s paradise, Webbers Falls, OK, 1.4ac completely fenced, w/2 fully furnished living facilities all set up. 642-6315. • S&W 38 Special, model 49, nickel plated exc cond, $400; 32 H&R revolver 6-shot, model 732, new, $250; Western Field 22 auto 10-shot, exc cond, $250. 329-5134. • New listing w/20ac, including 5ac pond, cabin & shed in Lexington, great for fishing & hunting enthusiasts, $79,900. Pat w/CB 823-0644. • 120ac, 3BR brick home, remodeled, live creek, nice hay fields, good hunting, 15mi to OU, paved roads, $450K. 623-4685. • New listing off Hwy 9 & 180th w/10ac & cute log siding home w/1600sqft & newer central heat & air & new storm shelter, priced to sell @ $169,900. Pat w/ CB 823-0644.

• Newer NW Norman 1ac w/ over 2K sqft & 3BD/2BA, 2 car, newer paint & carpet, reduced to $209,900. Pat w/CB 823-0644. • Pretty, newer brick home in Noble that backs up to greenbelt, has 3BD/2BA, 2 car & 2 sheds & large covered patio, reduced to $134,900. Pat w/CB 823-0644. • Reduced 6ac in Norman near 24th & E Lindsey, home is over 2K sqft w/4 BD/2BA, sunroom & barn & all fenced for horses. Pat w/CB 823-0644. • New listing, 3BD condo w/1.5 baths, near OU & remodeled w/wood floors & granite countertop in kitchen, reduced to only $62,500. Pat w/CB 823-0644. • 35ac industrial property off Sunnylane & I-240. Seth 306-0245.

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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. • 23rd annual Silver City Tractor Show, Oct 16-18, swap meet, pulls, food, games, kids activities & vendors, vendor spaces available. James 760-5968. • Centennial square dance fun: lessons start Tues Sept 15th, 7:00 pm, Newcastle Library, meet new friends, great exercise, fellowship, recreation. More info: Brenda 831-6625. • Cleveland County rural school reunion, Sunday, 10/4, potluck @ noon, 1:30 program, Etowah Baptist Church 1mi E 180th on Etowah rd. Joyce Miller Carle 872-5157.

Wanted • Cars, trucks, SUVs, running or not, no titles OK. 537-9788. • I need Barbie dolls, any condition, we make new clothes, shampoo & restyle their hair & give them to needy girls for Christmas. 224-6675. • Old rusty barn roofing metal, barn doors, hardware, wood, large old nails, & hinges, wanted from central Oklahoma area, large tall oak trees. 820-0618.

• Unwanted fruit or berries for jelly making, will harvest, go shares or trade, Noble, Little Axe, Norman, other areas; rose rocks wanted, any quantity. 802-4227. • Church drummer w/experience, play Sundays AM & PM services, Southern gospel music, Newcastle. 863-5720. • Wanted old appliances, mowers, trailers, or any scrap metal, will haul it away free. 485-4573 Allen or Sue. • Lawnmowers: running or not. 738-4138. • Sheet metal or old fuel storage tank of similar material to fabricate wood heater, no galvanized. 590-6313.

Business • “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495. • Bowman’s Welding Service: entry ways, gates, fence, portable or shop. 360-8091 or 990-1084. • General Motors Speedometer Repair: Are your GM instrument cluster needles acting erratic? I can fix them with updated parts. Lifetime warranty by ASE certified technician. Remove, repair, install, $100. 213-8014.

• Dumpster Rental: large roll-off containers. You load, we haul. Remodels, new construction, roofers, storm clean up. Can help with large items. 496-3338 or 326-2247. • Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair. All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 34yrs experience, competitive prices. Danny, 3292230 or 779-5362. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230. • Cedar Removal of OK, LLC: cedar tree cutting and stacking, pasture work, bobcat clearing. Glen, 623-5035. • American Gutters: off-duty police officer, seamless guttering at competitive prices, insured, call for free estimate. 441-1175. • MKI Backhoe: I do all backhoe work, 30 years in business, licensed plumber, all of metro area. Keith, 410-7917. • Dumpster Rental: large roll-off containers, you load, we haul. Remodels, new construction, roofers, storm clean-up. Can help with large items. 496-3338 or 326-2247. • Wanted: Old Barbie dolls, clothes and accessories from 1959 to 1973. 250-3394.

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• Timber Tree Service: Beautify your property by trimming or removing unwanted limbs, trees & brush. We are fully insured & experienced in tree care. Call Randy McCarter for your free estimate, 821-1027 or 392-2399. • C&B Paint Co: 15yrs experience, insured interior/ exterior painting, drywall & texture services, call Cody for a reasonable yet fair price. 426-5913. • Jim’s Painting & Remodeling: interior & exterior wallpaper, popcorn ceiling removal, sheetrock repairs, texture, power washing, free estimates, quality work, 20yrs experience & insured, Visa & MasterCard accepted. 366-0722. • American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007. • 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. • Lawn mowing & property clean up: Large or small, Noble, Lexington, Purcell. 527-0778. • Think Firewood, think 314RUSS (7877).

Mark The Junkman

Cash or free removal of cars, trucks, vans, & trailers. No tires, No titles, No problem. I Haul For FREE: appliances • batteries • copper • riding or push mowers • alum • iron • A/ Cs • scrap metal • old farm eqpt • tractors–too much to list.

550-5652 573-0250

Your Friendly & Respectable, Junkman since 1993, Mark Grider

• Complete Auto Repair: Quality work @ low prices w/33 yrs exp; timing belts, water pumps, head gaskets, motors, trans, brakes, steering columns, headliners, some paint & body work, & much more. 899-4221. • Have Mop, Will Travel: Elizabeth Johnson, house cleaning & private health care, 25 years experience & references, provide background check & fingerprints. 820-9587. • ’97 Cavalier mobile home :lot 109 Canadian Shores, Norman, 16x80, 3BD/2BA, 2 sheds, recent air & shingles inside, completely refurbished, must see, no owner financing, reduced to $35K. Travis 659-4700. • 9ac mobile home park: plus a house on 1ac, 5mi W of Tri-City shopping center, Bridge Creek school district. 626-2022 or 793-1719. • Welding shop: mobile, gates, fence, pipe entrance, free estimates. 640-9520. • Tractor work: driveway repair & rock or dirt ditches & tinhorns, brush hog, free estimates. 640-9520. • Garden Tilling: 6 ft. tiller. 808-8202. • The Busy Bee Pumpkin Patch will be opening Sept 26th, pumpkins of all kinds, corn stalks, straw bales & much more, 1000 S US 77, Lexington. 872-9188.

• ’98 Chevy Monte Carlo 2-34, black, bad motor, good body, $800 OBO. 627-3954. • Tractor work: Brush hog, box blade, tilling, front end loader, tree removal, dirt & gravel work, call for estimate. 365-6875 or 872-9576. • Morgan Wright Trucking: cheapest around, sand, gravel, dirt, bobcat work Norman & surrounding area preferred, deliver &/or haul off, call for estimate. 532-9522 or 217-2125.

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405-387-2091 for an estimate.

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