Oklahoma Electric Co-op News April 2022

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National Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 11 PLUS >> OEC crowns 2022 Youth Tour, Camp RYLA winners >> Check out OEC Fiber's new app

April 2022

FROM theTOP

PATRICK GRACE

CEO ADDRESS

Last month we were finally able to open our doors and invite others to join us for our first banquet since before the global pandemic shut everything down over two years ago. It was a fitting way to get back into the swing of things as we celebrated eight outstanding high school juniors at our Youth Tour Banquet. We awarded all expenses-paid-trips to either Washington, D.C. or Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), and all eight finalists did a wonderful job presenting their ideas. You can read more about the finalists and their trips on page 7. Overall, it was great to get back to some semblance of normal with some talented youth, their families, local educators, our board trustees and our employees.

While we celebrated this year’s Youth Tour and Camp RYLA winners in-person, we must also remember the Youth Tour winners from the past two years. In 2020, the world shut down quite literally the week we had the banquet scheduled. Those finalists had worked hard to perfect their presentations, but never got the opportunity to present them as originally planned. We produced a virtual version of the presentations in 2020 and 2021, and while they each received scholarships, it’s hard to replace the experience, friendships and opportunities the Youth Tour trip brings. So, congratulations to this year’s winners, but also to Cecilia Alali, Taylor McGill, Grace Miller, Kade Schuermann, Henry Cargill, Lauren Haizlip and Brody Schuermann for a job well done in gracefully adapting throughout their respective contests.

After a successful in-person Youth Tour Banquet, we are moving forward with planning to have in-person District and Annual Meetings. Keep an eye on upcoming Co-op News magazines for dates concerning these meetings, and save the date for Friday, Aug. 5, as we plan on joining once again at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman for our first Annual Meeting in three years.

Also, please be sure to thank a lineworker if you see one working in your area this month. April 11 is National Lineworker Appreciation Day, and it's safe to say we would not exist without the dedication our lineworkers demonstrate and the pride they take in doing their job well. Thank you to each and every one of them and their families for safely keeping our lights on.

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative 242 24th Ave NW | PO Box 1208 Norman, OK, 73070 321-2024, FAX 405-217-6900 http://www.okcoop.org

BOARD OF TRUSTEES District

Ronnie Tharp, President District9Trustee@okcoop.org

Bob Usry, Vice President District8Trustee@okcoop.org

Shirley Idleman, Sec./Treas.

District5Trustee@okcoop.org

Danny Watters, Asst. Sec./Treas.

District7Trustee@okcoop.org

Mike Argo

District1Trustee@okcoop.org

Percy Moreu

District2Trustee@okcoop.org

Rusty Grissom

District3Trustee@okcoop.org

Ronnie Grover

District4Trustee@okcoop.org

John Jensen

District6Trustee@okcoop.org

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT Chief Executive Officer ............................. Patrick Grace Exec. VP and CFO ....................... Preston O’Brien, CPA VP of Engineering .................................... Thad Peterson VP of HR and Legal Services ................ Tracy Mowdy VP of Information Technology .. David Goodspeed VP of Metering ............................................... John Spencer VP of Operations ............................................ Marty Hayes

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.

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LOOKING UP OEC is named Arbor Day Foundation Tree Line USA Utility for 16th year in a row

ENERGY-SAVING TREES OEC giving away 200 free trees this month

BEST & BRIGHTEST Youth Tour, Camp RYLA winners named following March banquet

SUMMER STORM SAFETY SafeElectricity.org offers tips to keep you and your family safe during storm season

Operation Round Up Report

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When streaming content, use the smallest device that makes sense for the number of people watching.

Avoid streaming on game consoles, which use 10 times more power than streaming through a tablet or laptop. Streaming content with electronic equipment that has earned the ENERGY STAR® rating will use 25% to 30% less energy than standard equipment.

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OEC named 2022 Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation for the 16th year in a row The Arbor Day Foundation recently named OEC a 2022 Tree Line USA Utility in honor of our commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care across our service area.

"This marks our 16th year in a row to be recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Line USA Utility," said CEO Patrick Grace. "Proper vegetation management is a top priority for us — evidenced by our two certified on-staff arborists — and we will continue to maintain our rights-of-way with careful consideration to the vegetation we come in contact with."

Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing practices that protect and enhance America's urban trees. Tree Line USA promotes the dual goals of delivering safe and reliable electricity while maintaining healthy community forests.

"Trees are a critical part of urban landscapes all across the United States," said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Service providers like OEC demonstrate that it's possible Proper vegetation for trees and utilities to co-exist for the benefit of communities and management is a citizens."

OEC achieved Tree Line USA top priority for us by meeting five program standards.

— evidenced by our Utilities must follow industry standards for quality tree care, provide annual worker two certified on-staff training in best tree-care practices, sponsor a tree-planting and public education arborists..." program, maintain a tree-based energy conservation program, and participate in an Arbor Day celebration.

— CEO PATRICK GRACE

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OEC giving away 200 free trees in April

For the fifth year in a row, OEC is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to give free trees to member-consumers.

"Members who take advantage of energy efficiency measures in the months leading up to summer can maximize their savings," said Daniel Lofland, energy efficiency solutions specialist. "We are proud to offer the Energy-Saving Trees program free of charge to our members."

Energy-Saving Trees is a research-based, easy-to-use online mapping tool that takes the guesswork out of tree planting. By entering simple information about your home and yard, the tool calculates where to specifically and strategically plant trees for the greatest energy- and money-saving benefits.

Planting the right tree in the right place is key to maximizing the energysaving benefits that trees provide. When planted properly, a single tree can save a homeowner up to 20 percent on energy costs.

Members who are interested may begin claiming their one free tree on April 5 and must be able to pick it up at OEC's headquarters in Norman on April 23 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visit www.arborday.org/OEC to register and for more information. [413310802]

5th ANNUAL TREE GIVEAWAY CLAIM YOUR FREE TREE BEGINNING

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ORU OPERATION ROUND UP OEC FOUNDATION, INC.

OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Beckie Turner, President Ronnie Fulks, Vice President Pat Ragsdale, Sec/Treasurer Alan Davenport, Past President Betty Allen Vivian Gibson Vickie Gray Travis Scott Lisa Todd

Next Application Deadline May 16

Submit Application www.okcoop.org/ORU

OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 2/16/22 ................................................ $297,177.79 Deposits & Interest .................................. $22,715.51 Checks issued ............................................ -$200.00 Approved, not paid ................................. -$10,049.81 End balance 3/21/22 .......................... $309,643.49

Financial Statement by: Amanda Dierking

*A limited number of trees will be available. Limit one per membership. Must be able to pick up your tree at OEC's headquarters at 242 24th Avenue NW in Norman on April 23 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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THANK YOU LINEWORKERS APRIL 11 IS NATIONAL LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY

Meet OEC's newest Journeyman-certified linemen: LEFT TO RIGHT: CLINT YEARY, SCOTT ROMO, BROGAN GOODWIN, JACOB MCFARLANE, NATHAN FOSTER, TONY RAMIREZ, TANNER TINDELL, JONAH MCCORKLE, COLE HOFFMAN AND CONNOR KEITH

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Left to right: Ryan Szymanski, Collin Nguyen, Anna Lindstrom, Brianna Lemaster, Lucas Coats, Kynnedi Faust, Karter Caves, Preston Lewis

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BEST BRIGHTEST OEC crowns 2022 Youth Tour, Camp RYLA winners OEC awarded all-expenses-paid trips to eight extremely talented high school juniors during the 2022 Youth Tour Banquet held March 10 – the first banquet in twot years.

The top four finishers — Karter Caves from Amber-Pocasset High School, and Brianna Lemaster, Collin Nguyen and RyanQuinn Szymanski from Westmoore High School — won a seven-day trip to Washington, D.C. on Oklahoma's Youth Tour. The other finalists — Anna Lindstrom and Preston Lewis from Westmoore High School, Lucas Coats, a homeschool student from Tuttle, and Kynnedi Faust from Newcastle High School — won trips to Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards). Both trips will occur this summer.

All applicants were asked to apply the cooperative business model to an unmet need or problem in their community and write a business proposal. Finalists created PowerPoint presentations and “pitched” their co-op business ideas in front of OEC trustees, senior staff, representatives from their schools, their families and three independent judges.

“I am impressed by all the applicants and their passion for service,” said Tory Tedder-Loffland, OEC's education and outreach programs director. “What makes a co-op special is why it is in business and what it does with its revenue and these finalists understand that.”

As the cornerstone of OEC's youth and leadership programs, Youth Tour has evolved over the years to encourage students to utilize technology to aid their presentations.

"We believe [these aspects of the program] will benefit

these students as they enter the world of higher education and, eventually, the workforce," said Tedder-Loffland.

The panel of judges included Sarah Mackey, manager of WeOkie Foundation at WeOkie Credit Union, Shavonne Evants, a realtor with Keller Williams-Mulinix of Norman, and Kory Frazier, marketing and communications specialist at Central Rural Electric Cooperative in Stillwater.

As winners of the 2022 Youth Tour, Caves, Lemaster, Nguyen and Szymanski will travel to the nation's capital in June along with 70 of their peers from across the state — those 70 others will have also won their local electric coop's Youth Tour contests. They will spend the week touring Washington, D.C.'s historic monuments and museums, meeting with Oklahoma's Congressional delegation and making new, lifelong friends.

While at Camp RYLA, Lindstrom, Lewis, Coats and Faust will learn improved techniques of leadership.

Their enthusiasm and technique are brought back to their communities, where their positive influence impacts those around them. RYLA introduces a large number of young people and their families to the Rotary ideals of service each year. It helps bridge the communication gap between the generations and helps improve relationships among youth groups, families and the community.

"I am confident OEC will be very well represented both in Washington, D.C. and at Camp RYLA," said OEC CEO Patrick Grace. "The board and I are happy to support programs that encourage our next generation of co-op members to dream big and become the community leaders we know they are capable of becoming." www.okcoop.org

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Introducing the new app putting control of your Wi-Fi into the palm of your hand.

DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY!

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A million things are happening on your Wi-Fi network every day. There’s probably some streaming and web browsing. A couple people scrolling through social media on their phones is the norm. But how much do you know about what is happening on your network?

The OEC Fiber app is managed Wi-Fi on a whole new level. It’s Wi-Fi unleashed!

With the OEC Fiber mobile app, you get a snapshot of everything happening on your network. You can set up profiles, name your devices, and so much more.

So, what exactly can you do with the app?

CHANGE THE NETWORK NAME AND PASSWORD We have all struggled to change our network name and password at some point. Figuring out where to go can be a feat in and of itself. The OEC Fiber app makes it simple. You can change your network name and password in seconds. No more hunting for an obscure website or stressing over gaining access. It’s all right there on your phone.

SET-UP A GUEST NETWORK Having a guest network is a quick and easy step to keep your network secure. It can aid in protecting against unwanted access to your files and other sensitive data. Setting one up only takes a few seconds. Know that you are going to have extra people in your home? Set specific dates and times for it to be active in advance, so you know you’ve got it covered.

ASSIGN FAMILY PROFILES Everybody in your home has at least one device they use. The OEC Fiber app allows you to set up profiles for each family member and assign those devices to them. This is great for customizing controls and usage options to suit your family’s needs.

CONNECTED DEVICES MADE SIMPLE Have you ever looked at a list of devices connected to your network and wondered what some of them were? Not anymore! Name every device connected to your Wi-Fi for easy identification. Spot unexpected connections and check the signal strength of each device.

You can even pause or turn off the Wi-Fi to a single device or the profile it’s on.

BASIC PARENTAL CONTROLS Setting rules for internet use is becoming more and more common. We want to make keeping these rules effortless. With the app, you can set schedules for internet access. It even allows you to turn off or pause the Wi-Fi to specific devices or profiles as needed.

There is so much to love about the new OEC Fiber app. It’s the ultimate Wi-Fi control in the palm of your hand. Visit www.oecfiber.com/wifi to learn more or scan the QR code to download the app today!

405.217.6868

www.OECFiber.com www.okcoop.org

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SUMMER STORM SAFETY

By Molly Hall, SafeElectricity.org

Weather, accidents, and storms can disrupt the electricity we are so used to having.

Sometimes electricity flickers momentarily then comes back. Serious damage to power lines and the electric grid can cause outages for days or weeks. Safe Electricity has valuable information to keep you safe and comfortable during a power outage of any length.

LONG-TERM POWER FAILURES If you use a standby generator, be sure it has been installed and wired properly. If improperly installed, a generator could cause dangerous conditions for OEC's linemen working to restore the power. Your generator could be damaged when the power is restored if a double throw disconnect is not used and properly installed.

Of course, it is also important to be sure that a fresh supply of fuel to power the generator is on hand and stored properly.

To make an outage easier to cope with, keep an adequate supply of the following on hand at all times. These should be kept in a cool, dry place and all members of the family should know where to find them.

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Flashlights Battery-operated radio Candles and matches Basic first-aid supplies

• Extra supply of batteries for flashlights and radio • A small supply of drinking water and food • Baby supplies if an infant is in the home

Never go near downed power lines; let qualified OEC employees handle these situations.

SUMMER POWER OUTAGES Keep freezers and refrigerators closed to keep food fresh. Frozen food is generally safe to eat if there are still ice crystals on it. Wrap blankets around the appliances to provide extra insulation. Bottled water, canned soda and juices eliminate dependence on the refrigerator if stored in a cool place. [5822311103] Air conditioners should be turned off during power outages. Do not turn them back on for several minutes after the power has been restored.

Notify OEC at 405-321-2024 if you use life support equipment in your home or if a family member or neighbor is serving in the Armed Forces and is currently away from home for an extended period of time.

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Check out our treeplanting and vegetation resources online!

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Serving more than 27,000 subscribers and counting Building upon more than 3,500 miles of mainline fiber Delivering award-winning customer service Remaining one of the fastest growing fiber projects in the nation Setting the standard for highspeed internet service providers After 4 years of dedicated hard work, we’re looking forward to so many more!

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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.

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QUICK & EASY PULLED PORK BURRITOS Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can baked beans (such as Bush's® Grillin' Beans®) 8 (10 inch) soft flour tortillas 1 small onion, diced

1 pound cooked pulled pork, heated 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 (16 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce

29% Renewables

Directions Pour beans into a pot and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.

Place a tortilla on a microwave-safe plate, sprinkle with onion, 2 tablespoons beans, and 2 to 3 tablespoons pulled pork. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, and roll the tortilla closed. Drizzle over 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce, and sprinkle with more cheese.

Microwave until heated through and cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.

Recipe from allrecipes.com

Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation during January 2022.

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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• New Large Chicken house $375, one small chicken house $75; Blanchard. 918-346-9729.

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

• Rocking recliner $130; Power lift chair $250; Shower transfer bench/seat $15; 4 antique wooden chairs Make offer.

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• Custom wood growth charts, handcrafted, wood burned, fourteen stain options, pine $75, oak $85, name customization available, makes a great baby shower gift. 550-5943.

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• Firewood, seasoned or green, $80 per rick, delivery price depending on location.

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• Premium Small square bermuda grass horse hay in 21 bale bundles, sprayed and fertilized, $210 per bundle. 850-1005.

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• Small Square Bermuda hay $6/ bale. 473-7395, 229-6116 or 495-392-4855.

LIVESTOCK & PETS

• Harness, quality Amish made by Ackerman Equipment in Ohio Len Brown, saddle Corrector pad and girth both never used.

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• Three Maine Angus x Angus heifers for sale, will make show heifers or really good cows, 45 days weened, all shots, $1500 00 each; Two butcher steers with butcher dates; Show steer for sale, needs halter broke.

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• Registered female tri-color rough collie, spayed, loves people, moving, must sell.

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• Polled Hereford yearling replacement heifers from closed herd, $900 and butcher beef with dates available in November.

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• Very nice show quality mini horses, reasonable Prices; come see them. 850-0847.

• I have fresh eggs, $3/dozen and looking to sell chicks at $3 each.

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• Cross G Farm has pedigree NZ rabbits $30, fresh eggs $4/dozen, and limited number of grade ND goat kids $200-250 available in Lexington. 446-5825.

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• Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair, all size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion, 40yrs experience, competitive prices, Danny. 779-5362.

• Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362.

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MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS

Serving the metro since 1973 Construction and Repair

Solutions as unique as your storage needs

Better Barns

• WHITES MXT Metal Detector , Pinpointer Probe, Travel Bag, Operators Manual & More Everything like Brand new, $300, call/text. 641-7582.

• HUGE Colt and Smith & Wesson Firearm Collection; plus 1000’s Ammo and Accessories. 6273920, www branchauction com • New Solarever 360 Watt Solar panels, $275; Victron Charge controller, $140 and up; fuses, breakers, combiners, availablesmall system, or whole house, 250-1632 DIY welcome.

250-1632.

• Art Deco burl wood and brass, two piece china cabinet, made in Germany, Late 1950’s era, $300 OBO. 423-0948.

• I buy cars. 932-9052.

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Journeyman plumber position available.

1800 Industrial Blvd. Norman, OK 73069

364-1001 or

khyde@bobusry.com

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

REAL ESTATE

• Cash for unwanted Toys and Comic Books, Looking for toys from 60s to now, Comics from any year Call/Text Eric.

306-1462.

• Appliances, AC units, Mowers, Computers, Farm Implements, almost any Metal Scrap, Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Newcastle area, free removal.

416-0127 or 306-6974.

• Looking for canning jars, dehydrator, Camp Chef burner, Coleman oven, and upright freezer, please call before 7 pm.

485-4340.

• Wanted frost free upright freezer, small hay bales, rose rocks; For Sale goodyear 235/45R-18 with good tread. 802-4227.

• Oilfield & construction equipment; fabrication & machine shop equipment, diesel engines & transmissions.

308-5742.

• Looking to buy vintage (1959 - 1973) Barbie dolls, friends, clothing and accessories.

250-3394.

• Ham Gear & CB Radios Antennas, Amplifiers, Transceivers, Etc, pls call/txt.

641-7582.

BUSINESS

• Handyman for Hire:off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, carports, room additions, windows & doors, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc. General home repair. All types of construction, 39 yrs exp.

245-5502 or 381-2007.

• American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business.

Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007.

• C&B Paint Co: 15yrs experience, insured, interior/ exterior painting, popcorn ceiling removal, custom textures & drywall repairs. Cnbpainting. com or call Cody for a reasonable yet fair price. 431-9601.

• 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.

CASH LOANS ON QUALITY GUNS

WANTED

WINCHESTERS, COLT WINCHESTERS, COLT,, BROWNING, and other Guns BROWNING

WE BUY GUNS

(Fair Top Prices Paid) Rifles - Handguns - Shotguns We have over 2,000 New & Used Guns In Stock In Front MUSTANG PAWN and GUN of Water Tower

376-3833

Tue-Sat 9-6 • 126 W Hwy 152

CONFIDENTIAL COURTEOUS SERVICE

STrucTural PiPe SaleS We build:

Cattleguards H-Posts Corner Posts Triangle Pipe Racks

QUICK CASH LOANS ON MOST FIREARMS

• Thinking of selling your home on an acreage? Contact a Metro Brokers acreage specialist, www. okrealtysolutions.com/sellerservices, call or text 417-1849 to get started today.

• 3-4BR2BA 3ac Norman home, lg tornado shelter, all BRwalkin closets & pantry, sun room, newish appl incl gas stove, fireplace, garden spot, mature & fruit trees, $225k. 366-6166.

• 45 acres with native and bermuda grass, two homes, outbuildings, ponds, water wells, storm shelter on blacktop road near Amber; also canning jars, leave message. 833-8960.

• Small custom houses built to order, some are portable, top quality construction, insulation and solid wood cabinetry, built by associated builders group, serving Oklahomans since 1973, limited availability, call Mel. 990-9235.

WANTED

WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMS

• 15ft aliner solidwall folddown a/c sleeps 4, $11,650. 550-0387.

CLASSIFIED ADS

Perfect for:

Corrals Barns Fences

All sizes custom-cut pipe

“The PiPe Man” 405-207-0101

Steve Grissom Roofing & Construction

We Now Have Culverts

50 years experience, let us help you with your roofing needs, fully insured

Call for sizes & prices • We Deliver

STEVEG4OU@YAHOO.COM OR 405-659-1290

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CLASSIFIED ADS

• Sunshine Realty LLC: Rhonda Simmons Broker/Owner, Residential, Commercial, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Service buyers/sellers throughout Oklahoma, Active OK Licenses, call/text Rhonda (405) 8080705, #142160 & #175498, Cody Simmons, 405-2032449, #183016, Paul Turner, 405590-5580, #184666, or LeAnn Wilson, 405- 203-5303, #200253 www.sunshinerealty.realtor.

• Land Clearing Site Prep: Building Pads Pond Building Roads Driveways Demolition Call Professional Environmental Services Over 35 years of experience call 405-527-6877, Leave a message.

• Meyer Masonry: Brick, block, rock, 35yrs exp, free estimates.

Keith, 527-4934 or 443-5668.

• 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.

• Alfredo Medina III Construction: All types of quality concrete work at an affordable price, no job too large or small; satisfaction guaranteed, free estimates, 405-664-9820.

• Garden plowing: call Don. 405-387-4433.

• Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084.

• 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.

• Ground Zero Land Clearing: Forestry mulching, brush clearing, demolition, and dirt work. Call now for a free estimate. 405-822-0056.

• Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362.

• Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x40=28,323; 40x50=46,485; 40x100=84,767, call for pricing, will include concrete & installation, doors are extra call 872-0338.

• Bargain Barns: 18x21 steel carport=1595;12x31 RV cover=2505; 20x20 garage=5150; 24x31 garage=8910, call 872-0338.

• Portable buildings: 8x10 mini barn=2190; 10x16 lofted barn=4020, 12.28 garage=7195.

Call 405-872-0338.

• Award winning Decks, Pergolas, Outdoor fire places: firepits / kitchens, landscape design and installation, cedar fence, pavers, we are the Patio experts. 405-834-3411.

• Construction & fabrication: In shop or on site; welding, fabrication, equipment building and repair. Oil field through New & Existing construction.

All aspects. 405-308-5742.

WANT SOMETHING

• Clint’s Lawn Care: mowing, weed trimming, edging, 1 to 5 acres; areas include Newcastle, Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Tuttle; call for free estimate; 405-229-1046.

• Clean up & haul off: trash & debris from properties and building interiors, also land clearing & tree removal. For a professional, neatly finished job, call Jerry Richardson, insured, references. 405-850-0577.

• CL Williams Excavating Services LLC: Water lines, sewer lines, septic systems, storm shelters, footings, driveways, trenching and more. DEQ certified, bonded and insured.

Call for free estimate. 226-2930.

• Tractor work: gravel drives, brushoging, tree work, dirt work, tilling, finish mowing. 808-8202 • “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495.

• Brush hogging: box blading, driveway work, etc, Mike Matthews. 397-2124.

WANT SOMETHING BETTER ?

STRAIGHT SHAFT (SHOWN)

Building farm ponds & private lakes in OEC’s service area.

$19999

“Wealth is not measured in dollars.”

Along with Fence Rows • Land Clearing Building Pads • Shearing

580-641-1952

$14999

TRIMMER

VARIOUS ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE

STARTING AT

$89 99

PAS-225

$19999

POWER HEAD ONLY

MULTI-ATTACHMENT UNIT

(ATTACHMENTS SOLD SEPARATELY)

Bulldozers & Trackhoes Call Bruce

GT-225 (NOT SHOWN) CURVED SHAFT

PAS-225

Farm Pond and Lake Construction

PE-225

$22999

EDGER

PRICES GOOD THRU 4/30/22

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CLASSIFIED ADS CLASSIFIED ADS

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• Woodcraft: In shop Furniture Repair and/or Refinishing, Custom Wood Projects, • Weld Up Steel Cabinetry, Book Shelves etc: Buildings: 30x40=$19,300; Call Russ (405)887-5870.

40x60=$32,400; 40 x 100 = priceSewing includes Machine concrete • $51,000, Jimmie’s &Repair: installation.Blanchard, 405-872-0338OK. or bargainbarnsusa.com.

387-3313.

•• Bargains Barns: LLC:18x21 Cheeto’s Welding, offers steel carport=$1195; all your custom welding2012x31 needs, RV cover=$2085; x Ownergarage=$4285; has 18 years experience, 21 24x31 metal buildings, pipefinancing fencing, garage=$6195, carports,405-872-0338 smokers, and available. or rust repair on classic cars and trucks.

405-488-4303.

• We service riding lawn mowers!: Norman area, text 405-650-8674.

• Clean up & haul off: trash debris from • & Tractor Work: brushproperties hogging, and building disking, tilling,interiors. plowingForanda professional, neatly finished job, box blade work, also zero turn call Jerry ifRichardson, insured, mowing needed, call for references.

850-0577. pricing, 405-306-4728.

• Tractor work: gravel drives, brushoging, tree work, dirt work, tilling, finish mowing. 808-8202

• 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.

• 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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