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CO-OP c i c r t e l E a o m h O kla NEWS
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SUNBEAMS NPS Solar Farm to fully power two high schools PLUS >> OEC Foundation grants over $18,000 in December >> High school juniors: Youth Tour deadline is Jan. 10!
January 2021
FROM theTOP
PATRICK GRACE
CEO ADDRESS
It was a year we will never forget, but one I think we are all happy to put behind us. While 2020 brought its challenges, we are excited to turn the page and look ahead to what 2021 holds for us, our loyal members and OEC Fiber subscribers. With tremendous growth happening in both the electric and broadband sectors, we will continue to expand our team by hiring for a variety of positions in the coming months and year. No matter what 2021 brings, we fully anticipate and are prepared for this growth. As we grow our teams, we know talent comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, backgrounds and experiences. Ensuring our workforce is diverse has been a strategic focus since 2016, when our board of trustees identified initiatives that would impact OEC in the future. We were focusing on diversity long before it became a topic of national discussion in 2020, and we are proud of the steps we have taken to welcome talent from all backgrounds. I think a diverse team is a stronger team, as different life experiences and thought processes lead to better ideas and better collaboration. With that said, our team will no doubt need to grow in 2021. We love to have candidates from all backgrounds apply for positions so we can be sure our team is comprised of the best, most talented people. We post our jobs on our website and social media, as well as diversity-focused job boards. I'm proud of the efforts our HR team has taken the last few years to be sure our candidate pool is as diverse as possible. We also want our team leaders and managers to be well-versed in the diversity conversation, so we conduct specific training for them multiple times a year so all employees can share in the experiences of others. Again, I truly believe this is what makes our team one of the best: that we all grow by learning from everyone's unique life experiences. Another thing we’re excited about in 2021 is the opening of our solar project in partnership with Norman Public Schools (NPS). A first-of-its-kind in the nation, we are excited for the educational opportunities this solar farm will create for students of all ages in central Oklahoma. I am proud to have been a small part of bringing NPS Superintendent Dr. Nick Migliorino's vision to life, along with the help of countless others. I encourage you to read more about this on page 6. Here's to a brighter 2021.
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SOLAR FOR ALL Solar Garden producing environmental benefits and solar power for all members
FIELD OF SUNBEAMS OEC, Norman Public Schools solar facility begins operation this month
WHERE THE WIND COMES SWEEPING DOWN THE PLAINS Oklahoma continuing to add wind turbine capacity, already third in nation
ENERGIZING TODAY'S YOUTH Energy Camp contest open to eighth grade students
Operation Round Up Report
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TAKING CARE OF OUR NEIGHBORS OEC Foundation grants $10,000 to assist with dental care The OEC Foundation in December approved $18,826 in grants to local organizations and families in OEC's service area — $10,000 earmarked for dental assistance for those in need through Oklahoma City's Neighborhood Services Organization. "Through our Low-Cost Dental Clinic — the only one of its kind in Oklahoma — we offer affordable care to the uninsured or underinsured," said Stacey Ninness, president and CEO of NSO, citing devastating effects to the organization and its funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [5323100805] In addition to NSO's $10,000 grant, the board approved $5,000 to the Center for Children and Families, Inc. for technology upgrades and $2,000 to McClain County Operation Christmas. The board funded grants for hearing aids, dentures, a new mattress and eye care to a handful of individuals. The grants were made possible thanks to the thousands of OEC members who elect to round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar each month, donating the change to the Operation Round Up (ORU) program. Those interested may also enroll in ORU-PLUS to give above and beyond the rounded up amount. Visit www.okcoop. org/ORU for more information.
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OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement
Alan Davenport, President Beckie Turner, Vice President Ronnie Fulks, Sec/Treasurer
Beginning Balance 11/18/20 .................................. $218,623.34 December deposit ................ $21,431.80 Interest .............................................. $109.10 Checks issued ............................ -$316.40 Misc Purchases ......................... $1,887.24 Approved, not paid ........ -$35,077.19 End balance 12/9/20 ...... $202,883.41
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solar for all
OEC Solar Garden producing environmental benefits and solar power for all members As we celebrate another groundbreaking solar facility becoming operational this month, we're looking back on how well the OEC Solar Garden performed in 2020, its third full year in operation. "We are very satisfied with the energy being produced by our Solar Garden," said Nick Shumaker, OEC's Manager of System Engineering. "While it's a small scale facility, its impacts are anything but small." In 2020, the Solar Garden produced enough electricity to power over 50 homes for the entire year. What may be more impressive than the power it generated was the amount of greenhouse gases it didn't. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the more than 420,000 kilowatt hours produced was the equivalent of 330,361 pounds of coal not being burned, or 743,971 miles not being driven by an average passenger vehicle. "We also pride ourselves on making this renewable energy available to all 45,000 of our members," said Shumaker. "Some utilities offer access to solar power with subscriptions or the "We pride ourselves on 'adoption' of panels, but we wanted to ensure all members could benefit from what the Solar Garden and our two solar making this renewable farms produce." We periodically offer tours of our Solar Garden. To see energy available to all available tour dates and to learn more about how we are implementing a clean energy plan, visit www.okcoop.org/solar.
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • January 2021
OEC partners with Norman Public Schools in renewable energy project A professional relationship that began last century on the hardwood basketball court of Norman High School has led to an energetic business alliance today. In the 1990s, now Oklahoma Electric Cooperative Chief Executive Officer Patrick Grace was a high school student. Back then, today’s Norman Public Schools’ superintendent Dr. Nick Migliorino was an instructor with basketball coach duties. “I played basketball at Norman High when Nick Migliorino was a graduate assistant coach,” Grace said. “So we have a relationship going back over 20 years. We didn’t stay in touch but when he came back to Norman we reconnected at Rotary Club.” During recent conversations the two men along with others in the community recognized an opportunity for a collaboration between OEC and NPS. “OEC engineer Nick Shumaker speaks a lot in the community about what we do and at some point it was suggested to him that another solar farm similar to the one we have at I-35 and Flood Avenue could be constructed on NPS property near NE 60th and Robinson,” Grace said. The I-35 and Flood Solar Garden is highly visible from the interstate. So much so that around a dozen vehicles have run off the highway when drivers were rubbernecking it. Solar farms are large arrays of photovoltaic panels that capture sunlight and turn it into electricity. Visually they have a kind of striking space-age appearance. “We had initial meetings with a few teachers who were passionate about solar power,” Grace said. “I got connected with Dr. Nick and asked if that’s something they’d be interested in.” NPS has strategic real estate investments around town waiting for development. A statement at their website about the partnership reads in part: “The Norman Board of Education approved an agreement to lease district-owned land to OEC to develop the solar farm, which will reduce the school district’s energy costs and provide educational opportunities for students.” OEC buys 100% of its power from Western Farmer’s Electric Cooperative (WFEC) headquartered in Anadarko to distribute to its members. Those at WFEC came on board with the collaboration. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 www.okcoop.org
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OEC'S YOUTH TOUR CONTEST OPEN FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS
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...it’s enough power to turn on all the lights at Norman High and Norman North. That’s the wow concept for me.
“Patrick Grace was the same kind of basketball player that he is chief executive officer,” NPS superintendent Dr. Nick Migliorino said. “Focused, hardworking and talented.” Migliorino has a basketball autographed by Grace in his office. He agreed that their early association undoubtedly led to the project that would benefit OEC members, NPS students and indeed the entire community. “Everything in life is about relationships,” Migliorino said. “From student to now, Patrick is just a genuine guy, very sharp, knows his stuff and has all the right motives for the things he does.” Northeast 60th and Robinson is a pretty good hike out into east exurban Norman. Unlike the spectacular I-35 Solar Garden, NPS’ sunbeam catching field can’t be seen from the two lane road. It’s behind a house but constructed so there’d be no interference if adding a new elementary school on the property was a goal. “NPS gets a revenue stream from OEC leasing it and we get the chance to learn more from another solar project which is quite a bit bigger than the one along the highway,” Grace said. Financially the pay-off will be long term. Presently WFEC gets approximately 30% of their juice from renewables. “I expect the finances will improve over time,” Grace said. “The vision is for there to be an educational component built into these solar farms.” OEC has conducted over 100 tours of its Solar Garden for a variety of interested student and citizen groups. Superintendent Migliorino has been one of the avid pupils. “The level of solar energy at these farms and all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into it is just incredible,” Migliorino said. “Truly what I’ve learned is that this solar farm will supply enough power into the grid that it essentially could run our two high schools, which is impressive. That’s the real applied piece. You can talk kilowatts and gigawatts but it’s enough power to turn on all the lights at Norman High and Norman North. That’s the wow concept for me.” Norman’s city council has a plan for advancing toward 100% renewable energy and this project will contribute to that civic-minded goal. “It’s something the USA as a whole will continue to look at,” Migliorino said. “You see what other states are doing, it’s top of mind and it has to be. It’s not for you or me, it’s for the future of all of us, our kids and grandkids. The technology continues to evolve and is changing every single day.” OEC is part of that evolution and intends to continue learning about, improving and expanding renewable energy operations into the future. This particular project, spearheaded and led by OEC's Shumaker, has been three years in the making. From design, sight layout and economics, to collaboration, equipment selection and engineering, Shumaker has overseen every step of this groundbreaking project. “I am very proud of the way this project came together and the support from so many in seeing it come to fruition,” he said. “It has a lot of potential to provide very unique educational opportunities for years to come. Our community is lucky to have it.”
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COMES SWEEPING DOWN THE PLAINS Oklahoma continuing to add wind turbine capacity, already third in the nation According to data collected by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), project developers expected more than 23 gigawatts (GW) of wind turbine generating capacity to come online in the United States in 2020, far more than the previous record of 13.2 GW added in 2012. Only 5.0 GW of capacity has come online in the first eight months of this year, but as is typical with wind turbine installations, most of the annual capacity additions come online in the final months of the year. Another 18.5 GW planned to come online in the final quarter of 2020, 15 percent of which right here in Oklahoma. “Wind was the top fuel source for the first half of 2020 across the Southwest Power Pool footprint,” said Gary Roulet, CEO of Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), OEC’s wholesale power provider. “It averaged 34% of the fuel mix, followed by coal at 26.6%.” Texas has the most wind turbine capacity among states (29.1 GW installed as of August 2020). Project developers in Texas expected to add another 4.0 GW by the end of the year, based on reported online dates. Project developers planned to add 2.7 GW in Oklahoma, increasing the state’s wind capacity from 8.2 GW to 10.9 GW. As of August, 2020, Oklahoma was the third highest wind-producing state behind Texas and Iowa. The 5.0 GW of capacity added in the first eight months of 2020 is already more than the capacity added in the first months of any year except 2009. Developers expect to add another 18.5 GW in the final four months of 2020: 8.9 GW in September through November and 9.6 GW in December. December is typically the month with the most wind turbine capacity additions. In the previous 10 years, 41% of the annual wind capacity additions came online in December. EIA’s November 2020 Short-Term Energy Outlook showed wind’s share of U.S. electricity generation increasing from 7.4% in 2019 to 8.8% in 2020—more than any other renewable electricity generation source. EIA forecasted wind’s share to reach 10.3% in 2021. Adapted from the Energy Information Administration, principal contributors were Richard Bowers and Owen Comstock.
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ENERGIZING
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JUNE 1 - 4, 2021 APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1 WWW.OKCOOP.ORG/ENERGYCAMP
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS • Applicants must write a 250 - 500 word essay about leadership. Discuss what makes a great leader and what kind of leader you want to be. What examples of leadership have you witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic? • Applicants must submit a resume of their curricular, extracurricular and leadership activities. Include awards, recognitions and certificates. Also include club memberships, offices held, hobbies, community involvement and special interests. • Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal or community leader. • Fill out the online entry form at www.okcoop.org/ EnergyCamp and upload the essay, resume and letter of recommendation OR mail all items to, OEC, Attn: Energy Camp, P.O. Box 1208, Norman, OK, 73070.
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OEC is searching for the best and brightest eighth grade students in our seven-county service area to send to the action-packed, four day Youth Power Energy Camp! Energy Camp is set for June 1-4 at Canyon Camp and Conference Center near Hinton. Each year, OEC sponsors up to four students to attend the camp, where they will join 80 of their peers from across the state. Energy Camp helps develop leadership skills and promotes teamwork while teaching about cooperative principles, rural electrification and electrical safety. [636312833] If Energy Camp cannot be held in person due to COVID-19, a virtual camp will be conducted with a host of STEM and leadership activities. "Energy Camp is one of the most fun youth programs we offer," said Tory Tedder-Loffland, education and outreach programs director. "It's a great way for young people to develop leadership skills while learning about the co-op business model, having fun and meeting new friends." While Energy Camp offers many traditional summer camp activities like swimming, hiking, basketball and a ropes course, teens also have the unique opportunity to climb an electric pole like a lineman, ride in the basket of a bucket truck and learn about electric safety measures. They'll take home a new-found confidence and a host of new friends — like-minded peers from all over Oklahoma.
PROCEDURE AND ELIGIBILITY
Students currently enrolled in eighth grade qualify and must meet the requirements listed to the left, including an essay about leadership, a resume, letter of recommendation and the online entry form. Energy Camp is part of OEC's youth development initiative, L.E.A.R.N.: Leading, Educating, Advancing and Rewarding the Next generation. L.E.A.R.N. encompasses the catalog of youth programs OEC offers to students, teachers and schools in our service area. If you have questions regarding the contest, Energy Camp or other OEC youth programs, contact Tory Tedder-Loffland at 217-6726 or tory@ okcoop.org, or visit www.okcoop.org/EnergyCamp.
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WFEC GENERATION REPORT Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), OEC's wholesale generation and transmission power provider, has an impressive renewable portfolio that includes wind, hydro and solar. OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman, began producing power in February 2017, and Tuttle's 40-acre Solar Farm began operation in March 2017. As more solar facilities come online, expect to see it added to WFEC's generation report, increasing the already robust mix of renewable energy sources.
Episode 23: Meet Board of Trustees President Rusty Grissom
TASTY TREATS
Episode 24: OEC Fiber: The Business Episode
Margherita Chicken Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless salt 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup basil pesto
2 tomatoes, sliced 8 oz fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced 2 tablespoons fresh basil
32% Renewables
Directions Preheat oven to 400 F. Place chicken breasts in a medium size casserole pan. Sprinkle the chicken with salt. Top with minced garlic.
Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation during October 2020
Spread basil pesto evenly over each chicken breast. Add tomato slices on top. Add thickly sliced fresh Mozzarella cheese on top. Bake at 400 F in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on the thickness of your breasts. When serving, top each chicken breast with fresh chopped basil, and a fresh slice of tomato. Pour the juices from the bottom of the casserole pan over pasta or rice.
To view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, visit www.okcoop.org/solar. Visit www.okcoop.org/solar-gardentours to tour OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman.
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• NuStep T4r exercise bike, Lowimpact, total-body workout for cardiovascular and strength, Fully adjustable, electronic panel, like new, Cost $3500 will take $2500. 919-3297. • Two burial vaults at Sunnylane Cemetery, asking $4,200 for both, call or text John, please leave message if no answer. 837-0747. • ‘18 24-ft cargo trailer, less than 4000 miles of use, $9000 new asking $4000. 253-205-5466. MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS
• FREE single wide mobile home for scrap, axles included, must take entire trailer, call for directions to come pick up, Newalla area. 795-1030. • 15ft aliner solidwall folddown a/c sleeps 4 $11650: Nissan xterra 29000mi $18400 Tuttle. 550-0387. • Gulfstream 26’ Bunkhouse trailer on 2 acres, Sleeps 8, propane heat/ac, hot water tank, range sell for $3,500 cash, rent for $650 monthly. 820-1027. • 15ft aliner solidwall folddown, a/c, sleeps 4, $11650: Nissan Xterra, 29,000mi, $18400, Tuttle. 550-0387.
• 15ft aliner solidwall folddown a/c sleeps 4 $11,650 nissan xterra, 29000mi, $18400, Tuttle. 550 0387. • ‘04 Pace Aarow 36B MH,3 slideouts, 8L chey engine, Allison Trans, 65K miles, non smokers, no pets, one owner, $25,000, near Purcell. 642-2094.
• 3 bed 2bath 1500SF, totally renovated, new CH&A, new everything, vaulted ceiling, Sky lights, new windows & siding, on 2+ Acres, 1 mile from boat dock at T-Bird, 2 miles from Casino on Peebly Rd, $137,500 serious inquiries only. 990-9235.
REAL ESTATE
• Housekeeper for large home, NW Norman, references required. 366-2101. • Glock 30 45 acp or springfield xd 45 acp or ruger 45 acp pay cash, text only. 922-3729. • Pasture for cattle only in McClain County. 520-1604. • Looking for canning jars and pressure canner. 485-4340. • 2 Cemetary plots at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in OKC. 213-8530. • Fabrication equipment for the shop, welders, electric motors, diesel engines, portable. 308-5742. • A good Metal Detector, call with what you have, voice/text. 641-7582.
• Thinking of selling your home on an acreage? Contact a Metro Brokers acreage specialist, www. OkRealtySolutions.com/HomeSeller/, call or text 417-1849 to get started today. • 1 acre 3500+sq ft home, 30x50 bldg, cellar, well, Tuttle area, county taxes, great location, owner motivated! 309K appraisal, asking $265,000, text. 232-4455. • 60-80 acres, rolling hills, views, wooded, hunter’s paradise, lots of trees, Highway 9 and Harrah Rd. 314-0755. • Need somebody to help my older parents develop 80 acres, 15 min east of Norman, so they can retire, they were taken advantage of by a local lender and need help. 366-0722.
Serving Norman & the surrounding area since 1891 Non Profit, Perpetual Care
Financing available
Storage Sheds
No Interest up to 2 yrs
Solutions as unique as your storage needs
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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
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CLASSIFIED ADS
All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted
• Salvaged tractors, later models, 1960-2020, any size and brand, 2- or 4-wheel drive, quick response. 641-7728. 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, 39 yrs exp. 245-5502 or 381-2007.
• American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007. • Backhoe & tractor work: low rates. free estimates, 405-409-4020. • 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. • JL Painting: Commercial & residential sheetrock, wood repairs, custom texturing, interior/exterior, insured, free estimates. 314-0755.
• Greg Moore Excavation: Septic systems, grading, backhoes, dozer, driveways gravel or concrete, building pads, BBB accredited, service and honesty is our goal. 388-5430. • Johnny’s Horse Shoeing & Trimming: 761-0214 • Clint’s Lawn Car: mowing, weed trimming and edging; one to five acres; Newcastle, Blanchard, Tuttle and Bridge Creek; I’m a Veteran with years of lawn care experience. 229-1046.
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• Sunshine Realty LLC: Rhonda Simmons Broker Owner, Residential, Commercial, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Service buyers/sellers throughout Oklahoma, active licenses #142160 & #175498, call or text Rhonda (405) 808-0705, Cody Simmons, Realtor® (405) 2032449 active license #183016, or Paul Turner, Realtor® (405) 590-5580 active license #184666. www.sunshinerealty. realtor.
All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted
• Meyer Masonry: Brick, block, rock, 35yrs exp, free estimates. Keith, 527-4934 or 443-5668. • Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362. • Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair. All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 40yrs experience, competitive prices. Danny, 779-5362. • Taylor Auto Sales: 634-3565.
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• Argo Siding & Windows: Windows, doors, siding, patio rooms, carports, remodeling, room additions, tile, painting, roofing, we also do skirting and repair siding on mobile homes. 255-5553 or 329-0553, leave message. • Affordable lawncare and mowing: weeding, spraying, some tree work, Noble to Lexington area, call Jim at 693-5341.
• Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084. • Tractor work: gravel drives, brushoging, tree work, dirt work, tilling, finish mowing. 808-8202 • Portable buildings: 8x12 mini barn $1835 or $84.95/ mo, 10x16 lofted barn $3045.00 or $140.97/ mo, 12x24 portable garage $5395 or $249.77/mo. 405-872-0338 or lagene@bargainbarnsusa. com.
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$29999
Bulldozers & Trackhoes $34 99 Call Bruce 580-641-1952
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CLASSIFIED ADS
All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted
• Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x40=$17,300; 4 0 x 5 0 = $ 2 6 , 9 0 0 ; 40x100=$49,000, price includes concrete & installation. 405-8720338 or bargainbarnsusa.com. • Tractor work, brush hogging, box blade. 365-7572. • Bargains Barns: 18x21 steel carport=$1195; 12x31 RV cover=$2085; 20 x 21 garage=$4285; 24x31 garage=$6195, financing available. 405-872-0338 or
• Clean up & haul off: trash & debris from properties and building interiors. For a professional, neatly finished job, call Jerry Richardson, insured, references. 850-0577. • Tractor repair 40 years exp, Slaughterville. 365-7572. • 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.
• “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495. • Brush hogging: box blading, driveway work, etc, MIke Matthews. 397-2124. • Seamless Guttering: Country Ridge Enterprises New installation or replacement, repairs, clean out and leaf guard. Local Norman company. Insured *Free Estimates* Call James. (405)623-2354.
• Jimmie’s Sewing Machine Repair: Blanchard, OK. 387-3313. • Roll off dumpsters: We carry all sizes of roll off dumpsters. call today for a free quote 405-618-0080.
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7200 S. SOONER RD. OKC (405) 741-4400 TREATED FENCE POSTS
6.5’x2.5”-3”...$4 08’ x4”.........$9 08’ x5”-5.5”...$15 08’ x7”-8”.....$17
TREATED POLES 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’ 25’ 30’
x5”........$24 x5”........$29 x5”........$34 x5”........$44 x5”........$48 x5”........$64 x5”........$94 x6”........$139
CORRAL PANELS 10’ PANELS
$77.
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12’ - 81.99 16’ - 99.99
16’ PANEL PICTURED
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