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October 2019
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By the Community, for the Community October is National Co-op Month.
make more informed decisions on longterm investments, such as geothermal and generator programs, equipment and technology upgrades and electric vehicle programs.
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hen you think of October, pumpkins, Halloween and beautiful fall foliage naturally come to mind. But October is notable for another reason – it’s National Co-op Month! This is the time of year when cooperatives across the country, including CKenergy, celebrate who we are and more importantly, the members we serve. Cooperatives are different than other types of businesses. When the market declines to offer a product or service, or does so at a very high price, co-ops intervene to fill the need. Similar to how CKenergy was built by members who came together to bring electricity to our community, cooperatives are conveners for the common good. Your electric co-op exists to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy to you, the members of the co-op. Equally important
is our mission to enrich the lives of the members we serve. As a co-op, we are well-suited to meet the needs of the community because we are locally governed. CKenergy’s leadership team and employees live right here in the community. Our board of directors, who helps set long-term priorities for the co-op, live locally on co-op lines. These board members have been elected to the position by neighbors like you. We know our members (that’s you!) have a valuable perspective. That’s why we are continually seeking your input. Whether through community events, our social media channels or the annual meeting, we want to hear from you. Our close connection to the community ensures we get a first-hand perspective on local priorities, thereby enabling us to
Another feature that sets our co-op apart from a traditional utility is one of our core principles, “Concern for Community.” We proudly partner with community members to provide our Operation Round Up Foundation. Operation Round Up is a way for us, along with your help, to give back to organizations and individuals that live and operate in the communities we serve. We also participate in several youth programs such as the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, Youth Power Energy Camp, BizKid$, Leadership Summit, & we provide scholarships for our local youth. Ultimately, the larger community benefits from these programs because of you and your neighbors. You empower the co-op through your membership and through your participation in and support of these programs. We hope you will think of CKenergy as more than your energy provider, but instead as a local business that supports this community and powers economic development and prosperity for the people. We will continue to learn from our members about their priorities so that we can better serve you – because your electric co-op was built by the community, for the community.
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PO Box 70 • Binger, Okla. 73009 PO Box 100 • Cordell, Okla. 73632 tele: (405) 656-2322 (580) 832-3361 www.ckenergy.coop OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. POWER OUTAGE HOT LINES 800-868-8243 888-832-3362 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gary Brewster, President Jack Sawatzky, Vice President Dr. Fred Reuter, Secretary John Schaufele Mark Slemp Robert Travis Tony Setzer Herman Myers Walter Hrbacek Greg Little
inside this issue | October 2019 3 Energy Trails 2019 4 ACE Rule
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5 You Have the Power 6 Operation Round UP 7 Swap’N Shop
Glenn Propps Don Payne John Garland, Attorney Clint Pack, CEO PAYMENT OPTIONS • Pay online at www.ckenergy.coop • Pay by phone by calling 405-656-2322, available 24 hours a day. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. • Pay in person at any of our offices: Binger, Cordell, Mustang, and Anadarko. • Pay via automatic draft of your checking or savings account. To sign up, please visit www.ckenergy.coop or call 405-656-2322 or 580-832-3361. • Pay through our CKenergy App available for iPhones or Androids.
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Winning CKEC Members Delores Diane Meeks Larry & Clara Goddard Stacey Richardson If your name is listed above, please call us at 405-656-2322 to claim a $25 credit on your electric bill.
Socialize with us! Stay up-to-date with your coop and your community by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and SnapChat. Get the latest news on co-op events, services, energy saving tips, and more. During a power outage, stay connected with us for updates on the restoration process.
Questions or comments about your newsletter should be directed to Devin Whittington, Communications Specialist, CKenergy, PO Box 70, Binger, OK 73009, email: editor@ckenergy.coop.
2019 Energy Trails
Meet this year's delegates, Heath Gossen and Dusty McNatt. time to serve as a volunteer. He was a part of the 2017 Team that brought first-time electricity to Chiis, Guatemala, which is approximately 10 miles away from Sillab, where the Team is heading this year.
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Dusty McNatt Lineman
or the last few years, Oklahoma electric cooperatives have been proud to be a part of the Oklahoma Energy Trails Foundation, which works to bring electricity to rural, under-developed portions of countries such as Guatemala. This year, we are excited to have had two of our own helping with the electrifcaion project. Heath Gossen and Dusty McNatt, along
Heath Gossen Electrician
Dusty is originally from Binger, OK. His wife is Ronda and together they have daughters Myrakel, Shandree, and Trinity, and one son Zachary. He has been in the electric industry for over 22 years. Dusty enjoys sports, hunting, yard work, and electrifing wood. Dusty was an alternate for the 2018 project and has been eagerly waiting to travel to Guatemala and make a difference.
with eight fellow Oklahomans and eleven linemen from across the state of Colorado were tasked with bringing power to the village of Sillab, Guatemala.
While in Guatemala, Heath and Dusty worked alongside their team members to make sure that all of the residences were wired properly so that they would be able to receive power once they finished the installation of all the electric lines.
Heath hails from Eakly, OK, where he lives with his wife Joye Beth and their children, Gage and Zoye. He has been in the electric industry for the last 8 years. Heath enjoys spending time with family, going camping, and riding the ranger. This is Heath’s second
Crew members left for Guatemala on August 24, 2019. We will provide more information on this year's Energy Trails trip in the November issue. To learn more about the Oklahoma Energy Trails Foundation, visit energytrails.wordpress.com.
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ur co-op’s number one priority is providing our consumer-members with safe, reliable and affordable electricity. But doing this job requires a lot more than stringing and maintaining power lines throughout our service territory. It requires political engagement. That may seem far removed from our core mission, but it’s absolutely essential to serving you, our consumer-members. That’s why we’re participating in a national program of America’s electric cooperatives called Co-ops Vote. Co-ops Vote encourages all co-op members to participate in national, state and local elections while educating political candidates and elected officials about the important role played by electric cooperatives in their communities. Through this program, electric co-ops realized they had a unique advantage: As co-ops, the civic virtue of voting is in our DNA. We show concern for community—one of the seven cooperative principles— through participation in our democracy. Our participation in Co-ops Vote helps to ensure that rural issues remain part of the national discussion—and are supported by our elected officials. But Co-ops Vote isn’t just for co-ops. It’s for co-op members just like you.
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Trump Administration Offers Rule to Manage Power Plant Carbon Emissions
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he Trump administration recently issued a rule to reduce power plant carbon emissions. Known as the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, the new regulation will require power plants to work with state regulators to assess steps that can be taken to cut emissions through energy efficiency improvements. America’s electric cooperatives welcomed the new rule, noting that it is far preferable to an earlier and far costlier attempt to regulate carbon emissions that ultimately was put on hold by the Supreme Court. “The ACE rule represents a more flexible path forward that will minimize the cost to consumers and preserve the reliability of the electric grid as electric co-ops work to promote a healthy environment and vibrant rural communities,” said Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
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“Electric cooperatives have invested billions of dollars in diverse energy sources and emission-reduction technology to meet the electricity needs of their local communities while protecting the environment,” Matheson said. “The ACE rule gives electric cooperatives the ability to adopt evolving technology and respond to market and consumer demands while continuing to serve as engines of economic development for one in eight Americans.” Matheson stressed that the ACE rule will allow electric co-ops to ensure that affordable and reliable power remains available throughout communities like Mustang, Taloga, Apache, Bessie, etc. Power plant emissions have steadily declined due to market forces and evolving consumer expectations.
Nearly 60 percent of the electricity supplied by electric co-ops comes from low- or no-emission energy sources. Electric cooperatives have reduced carbon emissions 9 percent since 2009, even while increasing electric generation by more than 12 million megawatt-hours. And co-ops are investing in research to develop proven carbon capture, storage and reuse technologies that can extend the operation of coal-fueled power plants. Electric cooperatives work hard to minimize the cost of new regulations to reduce the impact on electric rates for their consumer-members. In this instance, the ACE rule is consistent with our mission to provide consumermembers with safe, reliable and affordable power, while continuing to reduce emissions and meet other important environmental goals.
You have the Power with Prepaid You can control what you pay and know what uses watts. up your $30 before the week is out. Literally. By checking the gauge throughout the week, you became more prudent with your gas use and made informed decisions on when and how much to use. Now let’s transfer that analogy to your account with CKenergy. With normal metering, you get a bill after you have used the electricity. Sometimes it comes as a shock. “How could I possibly have used so much electricity?” Prepaid metering is designed to ease – and hopefully eliminate – that shock. Let’s take a look at how it works.
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repaid metering is as simple as it sounds: consumers pay for electricity before it is used, then use the electricity until the credit expires. A terrific analogy for prepaid metering is putting gas in your car. Say you only have $30 for the week to pay for gasoline. You drive down to the station, pump in $30 and drive off. As you drive during the week, what happens? You monitor the gauge and make sure each trip is necessary. If you drive too much, you burn
The components of a prepaid metering system aren’t too different from regular metering. Two extra pieces are required; a way to turn off the power when all your money is used and a way for CKenergy to tell you how much you have left in your account; think of this as your “electricity tank gauge.” On the cooperative’s side, we handle the extra software and processes. Now let’s see it in action. You have the prepaid metering equipment installed. Prepaid users often receive electricity use notifications through a smartphone app, emails and text messages. Now you decide how often you want to buy electricity. Monthly? Weekly? Then you budget for a certain amount of power
There’s an app for that. Look for the CKenergy EC app on Google Play or the App Store.
and pay the co-op. You can pay online, at any of our district offices, and through the CKenergy EC app. Bingo, your electricity tank is full. During the time period you have paid for (let’s say a week for this example), you receive regular feedback on how much you have left in your tank. As you approach “empty,” you add more money to your account and are then set for the next period. If you run out, the power goes off just like your car stops when it runs out of gas. To complete the analogy, let’s look at what you have been doing during the week. You become quite aware of how you are using electricity. You turn things off more often. You may change the setting on your thermostat so you don’t cool or heat as much. You might cook outside to avoid using the oven or make sure your dishwasher is really full before running it. Industry studies show that consumers who participate in prepaid metering plans use as much as 10 percent less electricity than their counterparts. Prepaid metering teaches the value of electricity, what uses watts in your home, provides absolute control over how much you pay and helps you reduce your energy use. It is a tremendous way to power your life. Contact us at 405-656-2322, to learn more about prepaid metering.
Energy Efficiency
Tip of the Month Cooler weather is on the way! Heating requires more energy than any other system in your home, typically making up about 42% of your energy bill. With proper equipment maintenance and upgrades like additional insulation and air sealing, you can save about 30% on your energy bill.
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CKenergy Electric Foundation Update Approved grants: Binger Police Dept...................$1,800.00 Binger Community Ctr............$2,500.00 Binger-Oney School................$3,438.00 Carnegie Tri Co. Hospital......$4,078.00 East Elementary..........................$2,675.52 Ft. Cobb Round UP....................$2,500.00 Lone Wolf Senior Citizen........$1,279.98 Step Up Transitional Living..............................................$10,000.00 Total Grants....................$28,271.50
CKEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Teresa Hanlin Becky Moore Tom Clifton Becky Bowlin Terri Hayworth Richard King Finis Oliphant Phyllis Roach Robin Savage Steve Sweeney Jonathan Bartel Julie Cornell
Small Change, Big Difference!
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n Tuesday, August 13th, 2019, the CKenergy Electric Foundation Board approved a total of $28,271.50 for grants this quarter. Those funds will be used to improve the livelihood of individuals, fund school programs, they will help local law enforcement better protect citizens, and so much more! Giving to those in need is a great way to tap into the Oklahoma spirit and thousands of Oklahoma’s electric co-op members do just that by donating funds year-round through Operation Round Up. As a member of CKenergy Electric Cooperative, you have the opportunity to participate in the Operation Round Up program. The program works by allowing co-op members to round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar amount. The spare change is transferred to CKenergy’s Operation Round Up fund and dispersed to local charitable causes. For example, let’s say you have a monthly electric bill of $84.62. The bill is rounded up to a flat $85, with the additional 38 cents going into the Operation Round Up Fund. On average, a co-op member donates roughly $6 each year. Seems like a small amount, right? It is, but when multiplied by thousands of other CKenergy members, Operation Round Up raises thousands of dollars for local causes. Operation Round Up funds are used to address important local needs. Local charities, youth groups, schools, fire departments, senior citizen’s centers and food banks are just a few of the beneficiaries of Round Up funds. Funds are also used to help needy individuals and families pay for medical equipment and other needs. CKenergy Electric Cooperative is passionate about the communities we serve. Together, electric co-ops with Operation Round Up programs in place have raised more than $100 million since 1989. Grants are decided by a twelve-member board of cooperative members who volunteer their time to oversee the program. CKenergy Electric co-coordinators are Boyd Lee and Devin Whittington. Requests for assistance are reviewed and evaluated quarterly throughout the year. We hope you will continue to participate in CKenergy’s Operation Round Up. Your small change will change lives, and together we will make a big difference right here in Oklahoma. Next quarter grant applications must be submitted no later than October 30th, 2019. Any applications received after the due date will be on the agenda for the next scheduled meeting.
Automotive I buy junk cars & farm equipment. 405-641-3344. 3 Ford Bronco 2’s, ‘86-’87. Not running, good titles. $600 each or $1500 all. Cash only. 405-818-9011. ‘52 GMC deuce & 1/2 army truck. Not running, no title. $900 cash only. 405-8189011. ‘51 Ford pickup, 1/2 ton flatbed, V8, needs restored, good title. $2,700 cash only. 405818-9011. Run about side x side. Great condition, 2 bucket seats, radio, winch, 25 mph, Honda motor. $3,000. 580-550-1238. 1930 Ford Coupe Street Rod Show Car. 350 motor, 350 turbo traine, 378 gears, heat & air, am/fm cd player. New paint, new tires. 5,000 miles. Call for info. 580-5839925 1984 Ford Pickup with camper. 6cyl, standard. $1,200 OBO. 405-641-3344. Farm/ Equipment Marrow’s Tractor Tire Repair, Sales, & Service 405-668-0248 Horse Trailer, older. Power boss generator 7350, easy pull start, hay hauler with gas motor. Sell or Trade 405-284-6804.
Swap ‘N Shop is a classified advertisement service that we provide to our members at no cost. • Members are able to submit written ads through the mail, fax, drop off, or by email. • Ads are NOT taken over the phone. • Ads need to be received by the 10th of each month to appear in the next month’s issue. • Ad space is limited to a 25 word maximum. ONE ad per member.
Swap’N Shop
Welding & fabrication, call Tony at 405834-1128.
Note: CKEC does not endorse or guarantee any of the products or services in these ads.
6:11 Welding & Construction. Pipe fencing, metal buildings, farm equipment, & all your welding needs. No job too big or small. Bill Smith, 405-320-8379.
For Sale or Trade
Like new 72” county line finish mower. $1,400. 580-473-9184. 20 ft. Stock Trailer, goose neck, full top. $1,800. 16 ft. trailer, bumper hitch, $500. 580-515-3989. Miscellaneous farm equipment for sale. Call 405-929-7243. Livestock/Pets Genetic Superior Bulls. Low birth weights, faster growth, more muscle. More profit with Kusel Limousin bulls. 580-759-6038. Registered black angus, spring bred heifers and cow for sale. Call or text 405-929-9205. Rehome due to owner’s declining health. 8yr old female cat. Spayed, vet records, well trained and good natured. Care kit provided. Pics/info call 405-397-6723.
Miscellaneous Parkinson’s Walker. Used for stability and balance. In good condition. 405-816-7667. Leave voicemail message. 2 Old Makeup Dressers, oak washstand, glass top, lighted display case. 2 chest of drawers on rollers. 405-656-9019. Sunquest 16 bulb tanning bed. Great condition. $300. Call 405-834-4326. 2008 G3 Yamaha Pontoon. 23’ length, bimi top, 3 captains chairs, 2 couches, 90hp outboard motor. Owned 7 yrs. Retails $17,150, asking $9,000. 405-222-0636. Wanted 16 inch mud wheels, also need 16 inch tires. Also have scissor lift for sale. 405284-6804.
Business Jeans & pants hemming & minor alterations. Tuxes & accessories sales & rentals. Settle Studio. Call for appointment. 405-247-5142.
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You may submit classified ads, businesses, or services to Swap ‘N Shop, P.O. Box 70, Binger, OK 73009, ads@ckenergy.coop, or fax to 405-656-2912. One ad per member unless there is additional space available. Circle category: Autos
Farm/Equip Furn/Appl Hay/Wood Livestock/Pets Real Estate Wanted-Notices Business
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Name: ______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ Phone #_____________________________________________ CKEC Acct #__________________________________________
• Contact the editor at 405-6562322 for information about availability of ad space. • CKEC reserves the right to reject any ad deemed inappropriate. • Ads will automatically run for 2 months, additional run time must be requested before the 10th of the month.
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Real Estate 2 homes in Clinton– ready for new owners! 1500 Redstone & 620 S 11th. Priced to sell. Call Remax Gold Buckle Realty. 580-3309090 or www.goldbucklerealty.com Reduced! 3 bed, 2 bath remolded home with new sunroom, patio, roof, fence, appliances. Great location with country view on XL lot. Finished basement. $189,900. 130 W. Quail, Cordell. 940-3951370. For rent: 2bd/ 1.5 ba. $850/mo. $850 deposit. Application fee, proof of income, references required. No pets/smoking. No utilities. Leave msg. 405-823-4819. Minco.
FOR RENT: Foss Lake, house weekends or weekly. Homey 5 bdr, 2 1/2 baths or party barn, great for reunions, both cool, fully equipped. 580-214-0178. www.bigtretreat. com
out onto a a beautiful shaded, fenced in back yard. Cellar on patio, large storage building. Corner lot with mature trees and a garden spot. Asking $180,000. 580816-0293.
43 acres mol, Minco. Goregeous 4,025 sq. ft. home, Geothermal HVAC, inground pool, shelter, 50x50 barn, gated entrance. Call Diane Denison, 405-919-7457, 1st United Realtors.
Farm for Sale: 640 acres (section). Approx. 50/50 cropland/pasture, 4 pods, water well, corral with chute. 2 miles west of Roosevelt. Referred to as the “Braun Place.” Cell 214-802-2584 or home 972235-3682.
For Rent: Vacation Cabins at Foss Lake. Quiet neighborhood, no smoking, no pets. 580-515-6452. Crow Roost, Lake lots for sale! Fort Cobb Lake. 405-694-0625.
3 bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, den, laundry room, & one bathroom, with garage. Almost 2 acres. Fort Cobb, OK. 405-933-3454.
Vacation Rental Cabin. Fort Cobb Lake, right on the edge of the water. Room to park boat and trailer. Rent by week or day. 580-243-8697, call or text.
Nice rural home 3bd/2ba, C/H&A, 2 car garage, storage shed. SE of Colony, OK. $139,000. Call 405-777-3156.
House for Sale: 904 N Broadway Avenue, Hydro, Oklahoma. 1650 sq. ft. 3 bed, 2 bath, all electric. Wood burning fireplace, 10 ft. ceiling in living room, large walk-in closets, bay windows in dining room look
Beautiful Cordell 3 bed, 2 bath home. Living/dining room, utility, new sunroom, basement, new crown molding, roof, fence, appliances, HVAC. Updated throughout. 940-395-1370. Apartment/duplex (2 cabins) located on 1.625 acres, both 2 bed, 1 bath that could be converted to 4 bed and two baths. Near Ft. Cobb Lake. Close to Sunset Cove Marina. Stained concrete floors.Fully furnished. Fantastic condition and new metal roof. Newly built 2008 on the North Lake Estates. All electric w/ water well. $122,900. 580-772-0606. Country Living, Close to Town–3600sq’ metal barn home, log cabin style w/ approx. 2100sq’ wrap around porch on 3 sides. 3 bd, 2ba, office 23’ ceilings in living room. Sits on 40 acres. Comes with 30x60 metal barn w/ lean too, insulated with living quarters, in gorund cellar. 20 KW generator. Located 1/2 mile S of Burns Flat golf course. Call 580-799-7369. 5 acre tract of land, timber, wildlife, Minco, OK school district. Newer double wide trailers welcome. Financing available. 405-352-5190. For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath. North side of lake. $500/month, $00 deposit. No pets. 580-302-3051. Country Living: 3 bedroom South of Binger. 580-302-3051. No Pets. $600/ month, $500 deposit.
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Events Clinton Country Jamboree: Showtime 7:00 p.m. Country & Western 1st and 3rd Saturday every month. All Gospel 5th Saturday. Admission $9.00. Concession available. Family Entertainment. I-40 ext 71, Clinton, OK. 580-331-8377.
Monster Munch
Ingredients: 1/2 c popcorn kernels 1/2 c orange candy melts 1/2 c black candy melts 1/2 c candy corn M&M’s 1/2 c candy corn edible monster eyes
Directions: Step one: cover a 13x9 baking sheet with waxed paper. Make popcorn and lay a single layer on covered baking sheet. Step two: melt candy melts in separate bowls over a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir frequently until completely melted. Step three: pour candy melts into disposable piping bags or thick ziploc bags. Use a napkin or towel to hold the bag if it’s too hot. Snip off the tip of the bag and drizzle candy melts onto popcorn. Allow to cool then break apart and enjoy!