Oklahoma Electric Co-op News April 2018

OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Your trusted energy advisor

Volume 66, Issue 10

April 2018

CO OP NEWS

Oklahoma Electric

Meet the 2018 Youth Tour, Camp RYLA winners PAGE 8

Board of Trustees John Jensen, President District6Trustee@okcoop.org

District 6

Ronnie Grover, Vice President

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Mike Argo, Sec. Treasurer

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Rusty Grissom, Asst. Sec. Treasurer 3 District3Trustee@okcoop.org

Percy Moreu

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Shirley Idleman

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Danny Watters

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Bob Usry

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Ronnie Tharp

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

Senior Management Co-op Manager...............................Patrick Grace Chief Financial Officer.........Preston O’Brien, CPA VP of Engineering...........................Thad Peterson VP of Operations...............................Marty Hayes VP of Administration...........................Jonna Buck VP of HR and Legal Services............Tracy Mowdy VP of Metering................................John Spencer Mgr of Fiber & Broadband.........David Goodspeed Oklahoma Electric Co-op News is published monthly by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, 242 24th Ave. NW, Norman, OK 73069, (USPS865-700). Subscription rates: $6.00 per year for non-members, 50¢ per year for members.

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1. One of the hidden account numbers must be your own.

2. You must advise OEC by phone, mail or in person at the co-op’s office by the 15th of the month.

If you find your account number call the Member Relations department at 217-6708.

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TOP Patrick Grace, CEO

It’s official. This winter was one of the coldest in recent memory, which means electricity consumption was the highest.

So high, in fact, it set a record.

Electric companies in our part of the country typically experience peak capacity in the summer. This should come as no surprise as air conditioners are running full blast at the same time of day as everyone else’s, in addition to kitchen appliances, clothes dryers, etc. This puts extreme pressure on the electric system, but it’s built to withstand it. It is, however, a surprise when we see this type of load during the winter.

The month of January saw the highest electricity consumption of any winter month on record. We haven't seen usage that high during the winter in over a decade. A number of things can contribute to the spike in consumption — and, therefore, electric bills — but they all point to one culprit: bitter cold weather.

We were lucky to have dodged any precipitation that could’ve led to a much worse winter. Our members know all too well what ice storms can do to an electric system. It would be fine with me to never see another one again.

As temperatures plummeted in January, the price of natural gas spiked, causing all consumers to more than likely experience higher electric bills — even those with natural gas furnaces.

If you’ve been keeping track of the generation percentages on page 5 each month, you’ll notice natural gas consistently accounts for about 25 to 30 percent of Western Farmers Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC, OEC’s wholesale power supplier) fuel mix.

When a large spike in fuel cost takes place, it’s reflected in the power cost adjustment all members pay. Energy generated from wind and coal typically levels out these sudden spikes in fuel costs.

I encourage you to download OEC's SmartHub mobile app and keep an eye on your daily and hourly energy consumption.

This way, you can notice spikes in your consumption and make changes before it turns into an unexpectedly high bill.

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OEC to begin running fiber communications to all substations

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Learn about the future of electric rates

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Improving reliability through vegetation management, part 2

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OEC's Solar Garden exceeds first year expectations Youth Tour winners named in 2018 contest

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Operation Round Up Report WFEC Generation Report Tasty Treats Classified Ads

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When streaming online 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.

Source: energy.gov

CO-OP NEWS

ORU OPERATION ROUND UP OEC FOUNDATION, INC.

OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Betty Allen • Leroy Bayliff Alan Davenport • Harlen Fipps Ronnie Fulks • Vivian Gibson Vickie Gray • Carla Kimberling Beckie Turner • Joyce Wallace

Next Meeting May 1 Applications Due April 17 March 15 ORU report will appear in May Co-op News Applications available at www.okcoop.org/ORU OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 2/20/18 .............................. $188,023.86 March deposit ..................... $19,995.71 Interest ...................................... $143.72 Checks issued ...................... -$1,570.53 Approved, not paid ............. -$13,969.33 Ending balance 3/19/18 ... $192,623.43 Financial Statement by: Amanda Dierking

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OEC board of trustees gives first phase of fiber project green light

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ollowing a lengthy process of feasibility studies, member surveys and research into fiber and broadband, OEC is set to kick off the first phase of OEC Fiber — a telecommunications subsidiary of OEC. This phase includes installing fiber communications to all substations located throughout our service area.

“As we begin running fiber lines from one substation to the next, we will offer members within a specified proximity to the line access to internet and telecommunications services via OEC Fiber,” said David Goodspeed, manager of fiber and broadband and OEC Fiber president. “This will be a slow-moving process as we work with contractors to ensure the service to our substations is reliable and functioning properly.”

The first phase (connecting our substations) is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year and will ultimately increase the reliability of our electric service as we are able to take advantage of its “smart” automation capabilities.

Results from this phase will determine the next steps. While the potential for internet service availability in rural areas is exciting, the project will seem to move at a glacial pace for some.

“The board [of trustees] authorized this pilot phase and will use data collected from it to decide the feasibility of providing broadband service for our members on a wider scale,” said CEO Patrick Grace.

OEC’s service area, while more urban, includes a surprising number of members who don’t have access to internet service. Just as investor-owned utilities refused to build electric service to rural areas in the 1930s, companies are choosing not to invest in providing rural areas with dependable internet service today. It’s a remarkably similar story to OEC’s earliest beginnings and is a natural extension of our mission to increase our members’ quality of life through the safe delivery of highly reliable, reasonably priced electric service, innovative energy programs and exceptional member service.

Members may stay up-to-date as OEC Fiber DAVID GOODSPEED progresses. Visit www.OECFiber.com to learn more DGOODSPEED@OKCOOP.ORG WWW.OECFIBER.COM about the project and sign up to receive updates when 405-217-6868 they become available.

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WFEC GENERATION REPORT

Lives on the line

By Meghaan Evans

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Meghaan Evans 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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very year, we take the time to thank our extraordinary lineworkers who dedicate their lives to keeping the lights on in our local communities.

Forty lineworkers maintain over 5,500 miles of line in OEC’s service territory, and without them, our world would be dark.

We depend on our entire staff to keep OEC running smoothly, but on April 9, we honor all lineworkers who often find themselves in dangerous and challenging situations, so our lives may be a little bit brighter and safer every day. These brave men repair damaged lines and maintain critical infrastructure for our communities. Without their hard work and commitment to the job, our co-op would not thrive. No matter the time — day or night, weekday or weekend — if the lights go out, so do they.

Perhaps you have seen them raising their bucket trucks in howling winds and torrential rains, or in freezing, icy conditions. They work around the clock near high-voltage power lines until electricity is restored to every member in our co-op community.

In addition to aiding members in our local service territory, lineworkers are always willing and eager to volunteer when a neighboring community, county or state is in need after a major outage occurs. Our linemen can also be seen conducting safety programs at local schools and participating in educational opportunities in communities across our service area.

We hope you will join us in thanking the many lineworkers — both locally and around the world — that light our lives. Remember, your power works because they do! Use #ThankALineman on social media to show your support.

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), OEC's wholesale generation and transmission power provider, has an impressive renewable portfolio that includes wind, hydro and — recently added — solar. OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman, began producing power in February 2017, and Tuttle's 40-acre Solar Farm began operation in March 2017. As more solar facilities come online, expect to see it added to WFEC's generation report, increasing the already robust mix of renewable energy sources.

Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation during January 2018.

To view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, visit www.okcoop.org/solar.

NATIONAL LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY

Visit www.okcoop.org/solar-garden-tours to tour OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman.

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CO-OP NEWS

the future of electric rates

BY BRIANNA WALL

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The last 80-plus years of electric rates have conditioned us to believe the cost of electricity is around 11¢ per kilowatt hour (kWh) — a national average. Realistically, the electricity itself is the cheapest part of our electric bills; only about 3.5¢ per kWh. If that’s the case, why have we been paying 11¢ per kWh all these years?

It’s quite an enigma, the way we as consumers have been billed for electricity since the first electric bill went out almost a century ago.

We believe most of our electric bill hinges on how much electricity we consume in a given month. What if we told you the amount of electricity you use isn't the biggest factor on your bill? That only 20 to 30 percent — or less — of your bill is dependent upon your electricity use?

It’s true, and consumers across the nation are waking up to this new idea. It’s a revolutionary way to think of your electric consumption and how you pay for it, but, if your bill is only 20 to 30 percent electricity use, where does the rest come from?

T H E SIG N IF ICA N C E O F F IX E D CO ST S The American electric grid is a fascinating engineering marvel, one that took years to perfect and continual efforts to operate. From generation facilities and transmission infrastructure to distribution lines and meters, it took a hefty chunk of change to construct this intricate system and requires a continuous cash flow to maintain it. The good part is these costs rarely change and are rather simple to budget year after year. They are fixed costs. And they’re the backbone of all electric companies.

If you have read CEO Patrick Grace’s monthly column From the Top in the last year, you have an idea what makes up the majority of an electric utility’s costs: the infrastructure in place and its maintenance.

In other words, fixed costs; not only OEC’s fixed costs, but those of our generation and transmission provider, Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC).

Members pay for fixed costs through the service availability charge (SAC) and the energy charge on their bills. The SAC currently sits at 83¢ per day, or $24.90 for a 30-day bill. Let’s take a closer look at the actual fixed costs OEC is required to pay.

A recent cost-of-service study revealed OEC’s monthly fixed costs to be about $52 per meter. WFEC’s monthly fixed costs range from $50-$60 per meter — a total of $102-$112 per meter per month. We receive $24.90 per meter per month through the SAC, but we must recoup the rest of those fixed costs through the energy charge, hence the 11¢ per kWh rate rather than 3.5¢ per kWh. “Think about it like this,” said Mark Faulkenberry, WFEC senior manager, member relations. “During the winter months, members who use natural gas and propane to heat their homes typically experience lower electric bills, say $60 for example. The co-ops’ fixed costs range from $100$110 year-round whether one kWh is used or not. That member’s $60 bill doesn’t satisfy all the costs associated with providing that home with electric service, much less the electricity consumed.”

EL ECTR ICI TY IS ACT UAL LY A B AR G AI N The cost of the electricity itself is dependent mainly on fuel prices.

Fortunately, those prices typically remain stable due to its many generating sources. The selection between hydro, natural gas, wind, solar and coal means electric prices avoid the volatility that any one source is subject to on its own — as we witnessed with the spike of natural gas costs in January.

Did you know some electric companies in Texas are literally giving away free electricity — specifically on nights and weekends? A few of them have restructured their rates to cover all fixed costs on a monthly basis, and they’re able to give away the electricity itself because of its insignificant cost.

If the cost of electricity has been only 3.5¢ all along, why the sudden shift in thinking? It comes down to one factor: technology. The advancement of technology is enabling electric utilities to redistribute costs, making rates fairer for everyone. We'll continue to see effects of new technology in regards to outage restoration times, engineering, billing, usage monitoring and more. [4828101001] “While we’re beginning to see electric cooperatives and other utilities take the plunge with these peak-based rates, we’re not quite ready for them yet here at OEC,” said CEO Patrick Grace. “However, the board [of trustees] and I believe this is the future of electric rates and that sooner or later, we will have to give it serious consideration."

Randy Simmons retires following 35year career at OEC Randy Simmons, longtime vice president of Operations, retired in February after 35 years at OEC. In 1982, he joined OEC and worked as an apprentice lineman, eventually working his way up the ranks to become V.P. of operations in 1999.

"Randy's vast knowledge of all things OEC — especially the electric system itself — will be missed," said CEO Patrick Grace.

Randy and his wife, Jeanie, reside in Goldsby, where he plans to enjoy his retirement surrounded by friends and family ­— including his two children and seven grandchildren.

Please join us in congratulating Randy for his 35 years of service to OEC and its members.

For more insight into the development of electric rates, keep your eye on CEO Patrick Grace's monthly column on page 2 titled From the Top.

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YOUTH & LEADERSHIP

OEC crowns 8 Youth Tour winners

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OEC awarded all-expenses-paid trips to eight extremely talented high school juniors during the 2018 Youth Tour Banquet held March 5. The top four finishers, Audrey Bradford from Amber-Pocasset High School, Jasmine Williams and Josie McFarland from Newcastle High School, and Lauren Berry from Westmoore High School, won a seven-day trip to Washington, D.C. on Oklahoma's Youth Tour. The other four finalists, Amaya Hamilton from Westmoore High School, Case Harding from Community Christian School in Norman, Gabriel Campbell from Little Axe High School, and Kaleb Cosgrave from Tuttle High School, won trips to Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards). Both trips will occur this summer.

"I am so proud of all eight finalists," said Tory Tedder-Loffland, OEC's education and

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Youth tour winners from left to right: Lauren Berry, Josie McFarland, Audrey Bradford and Jasmine Williams

Camp RYLA winners from left to right: Gabriel Campbell, Case Harding, Amaya Hamilton and Kaleb Cosgrave

outreach coordinator. "They rose to the occasion and really impressed us and the judges with their presentations at the banquet."

For the third year in a row, applicants of the Youth Tour contest submitted multimedia presentations along with abstracts and resumes.

The eight finalists advanced to the final round after their entries were scored and selected from a large pool of applicants. The banquet's competition featured the finalists’ presentations and brief question-and-answer sessions from the judges, followed by the presentation of Youth Tour or Camp RYLA trips to each finalist.

"For over 40 years our Youth Tour contest consisted of written essays and speeches," said Tedder-Loffland. "The program has evolved to encourage students to utilize technology to aid their presentations. The finalists have surpassed our expectations each year and continue to impress us with their ability to convey their ideas using multimedia."

The panel of judges included Jarrod VanZant, public relations manager at Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative in Seminole, Oklahoma, Caleb Slinkard, editor of the Norman Transcript, and Melanie Wilderman, assistant professor of journalism at the University of Oklahoma's Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication.

As winners of the 2018 Youth Tour, Berry, Bradford, McFarland and Williams 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 co-op'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 dozens of new, lifelong friends.

While at Camp RYLA, Campbell, Cosgrave, Hamilton and Harding will learn improved techniques of leadership. 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 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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RENEWABLE ENERGY

OEC SOLAR

Solar Garden: One Year GARDEN Later

SURPASSES

EXPECTATIONS IN ITS FIRST YEAR B Y B R I A N N A WA L L

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Did you know as an OEC member, you have been capitalizing on the benefits of solar power for the past year without the drawbacks of actual solar panels on your home and without a subscription fee? You might be surprised to learn that data collected from the first year of operation for the OEC Solar Garden shows it powered more homes than expected at a lower-thananticipated cost.

This innovative approach to large-scale solar power has proven to be a win-win for OEC and its members.

"A year ago, the Solar Garden in Norman and Solar Farm, a 40acre facility near Tuttle, were coming online, and we weren't exactly sure what would happen to the price of the solar power being generated," said CEO Patrick Grace. "The operation of the Solar Garden and the price of its power has exceeded our expectations."

The Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman, generated enough electricity in July 2017 to power 31 homes for the entire month. OEC engineers originally thought it would power about 20 homes at its peak.

"Not only is the Solar Garden outperforming what was initially planned, it's producing the most electricity when members need it the most — those scorching summer afternoons," said Grace. "That timing coincides perfectly with WFEC's (Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, OEC's wholesale power supplier) peak-producing time, which ultimately determines our demand and could influence our rates in the future."

In addition, the cost of solar power has drastically decreased in the past year. In August 2017, solar power cost 4.182¢ per kilowatt hour (kWh). Today, its cost is considerably less, mostly due to its peak operation time being the same time as our peak energy demand.

"What's most unique about each of our solar facilities is they allow us to provide renewable energy to members so the consumers themselves are not burdened with significant capital investments and the upkeep required to maintain solar panels on their individual properties," said Grace. "We're also offering this clean energy to all members without requiring them to pay a hefty, per panel subscription fee, which seems to be a trend in the industry."

Members may view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden by visiting www.okcoop.org/solar.

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AROUND THE CO-OP

LIVE LINE District Linemen Phillip Miller and Jake Calvert, along with Energy Efficiency and Solutions Specialist Daniel Lofland, perform a high voltage demonstration to the Norman Fire Department in an effort to educate first responders of the dangers of electricity.

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CRISPY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA 8 oz angel hair pasta 1 lb chicken breasts, pounded to about 1/2-inch thick 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 cup flour

5 tablespoons butter, divided 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon) zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Season chicken generously on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Then dredge chicken in flour until coated on all sides.

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. When butter is hot and starts to turn brown, add the chicken and cook on each side, flipping once, until golden brown and chicken is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. In the same skillet, add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. When melted and foamy, add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Add the lemon juice and zest and whisk to combine. Add the parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth and melted. Plate the pasta and top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and parsley if desired. Serve and enjoy!!

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How affordable is OEC named 2018 Tree tree maintenance? Line USA by Arbor Day Foundation PA R T 2

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n celebration of Arbor Day, we are sharing with you our vegetation management practices and how they align with our mission to improve our members’ quality of life through the safe delivery of highly reliable, reasonably priced electric service, innovative energy programs and exceptional member service.

[7602100115] Read last month's issue at www.okcoop.org/ magazine to learn more about trees and their impact on safety and reliability.

AFFORDABILIT Y AND TREE M A I N TEN A N C E

Our skilled and certified on-staff arborists have studied best practices and techniques when it comes to pruning trees and strive to maintain the health of the trees we encounter.

"While trimming trees is a short-term fix, we do prefer removing trees altogether when possible," said Clifford Chastain, manager of vegetation management.

Trimming trees out of power lines requires OEC crews to visit the same tree every few years to conduct repeated maintenance. That means dollars are spent doing the same work to the same tree year after year.

"As a member-owned cooperative, it is our responsibility to ensure our members' dollars are being well spent," said Chastain.

OEC and its contractors use the latest best practices to administer herbicides that are harmless to humans and animals and prevent new growth. This program has proven to decrease the need for complete tree removals at a fraction of the cost.

It is equally as important to plant trees in the right place. All vegetation must maintain a minimum clearance of 10 feet from power lines. Proper tree planting guidelines can be found at www.okcoop.org.

Contact Clifford Chastain at 405-217-6679 for questions about OEC's vegetation management program.

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he Arbor Day Foundation recently named OEC a 2018 Tree Line USA in honor of our commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care across our service area.

"This is the twelfth year straight OEC has been 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 for trees and utilities to co-exist for the benefit of communities and citizens."

OEC achieved Tree Line USA by meeting five program standards. Utilities must follow industry standards for quality tree care: provide annual worker training in best tree-care practices; sponsor a tree-planting and public education program; maintain a tree-based energy conservation program; and participate in an Arbor Day celebration.

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Livestock & Pets • Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101.

• AKC Pocket Beagles, 4 mon old, proven hunters, registered $300 ea, call Mike. 826-6076.

• Livestock guard dog puppies, ½ Anatolian, ¼ Pyrenees, ¼ Sarplaninac, born in goat pen.

550-5704.

• Young black bulls for lease or sale. 288-6393.

• 1 week old chicks $3 to $5; Full blood Bantam Buff Orpingtons, Cochins, Duccles, Straight run, Slaughterville.

872-8870.

• Calves: Bully & heifers, around or about 500 lbs mixed breed.

623-0974 or 623-0971.

• 6-mo-old white face Bull calf, $750. 329-4562.

• Eggs, fresh brown, free range hens, $3 dozen, east Norman.

329-4480.

• Dorper sheep (hairsheep) Ewes $150, ewe lambs $130, ram lambs $100. 387-4638.

• Fresh duck eggs $5 per dozen.

872-8541.

SLATE SEPTIC SERVICE

Tank pumping & installing • Dozer & backhoe dirt work ®

• 1 week old chicks $3 to $5, Full blood Bantam Buff Orpingtons, Cochins, Duccles, hatching eggs $10 dozen, Slaughterville. 872-8870.

Miscellaneous

• 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.

329-2230 or 779-5362.

• Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230.

• Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101.

• Jenn Air gas oven , never used, white, $600 OBO (originally $2,000), call Tom. 312-3266.

• 4 Cemetery lots Resthaven, Garden of Nativity, Sec 20 spaces 1-4, asking $2,500 each or will trade for anything of equal value. 392-4336.

OKLAHOMA FARM BUREAU insURAncE We’re OK, so you’re okay.

LIFE • HOME • AUTO • ANNUITIES BUSINESS • FARM • COMMERCIAL 35 years experience

872-9390

DA R R E LL J . DAV I D CAREER AGENT

Office:

1311 N. Porter Avenue Norman, OK 73071

Bus: (405) 329-1830

Office: 800 SW 134th St Oklahoma City, 73170

(405) 329-1830 www.okcoop.org

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• 1/2carat diamond ring, solitary, 14karat white gold band, size 5, $1,000 firm; ’03 Ford Taurus, good cond, 129k miles, AC, sage green, 4dr, good tires, $3,000.

410-7532.

• 2 Cemetery plots, Sunset Memorial Park, Garden of Good Shepherd, Lot 222, Spaces A & B, over 45% savings, valued at 13K, asking 7K for both–6K savings. 613-4758.

• A complete piano tuning tools, $1,000. 321-4980.

• ‘78 3/4 ton 4x4 ford truck, 21’ 2 axle trailer; animal traps and equipment; mahogany Piano by Knight from London, England, studio model piano. 306-9566.

• Must sell lg inventory of air dried black walnut lumber slabs, craft wood also wanted, free reusable lumber will haul off for the lumber. 820-0618.

• 2 cemetery lots, 1 lot w/2nd right of interment making it 3 spaces, reg price $3295 each, asking $6500 for all, Rest Haven Cemetery 104th & S Western, OKC. 388-0820.

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• 8x15 commercial art show booth/trlr displays to 20ft route & all equip incl w/exc spots at OK&LA state Fairs, $23,000.

613-3927.

• Security bars for door & windows, S $20, M $25, L $30, door $50, call for individual dimensions. 370-5642.

• Private investor buying silver dollars, will pay cash. 627-3920.

• Push mower 22”, 3.75hp, $50; Copper tubing, unused, 1/4”x50’, 3/8”x28’, 5/8”x28’, $75; Animal cage w/ stand, 40x23x37, $40; Small animal cage, 24x12x12, $10; Aquarium, 10gal, w/ accessories, $20. 464-8061.

• Echo dot new, $40; Century arms 9mm, $250; Glock 19 gen4, $540; Walther pk380, $250, cash only. 249-5405.

• Dewalt drills, batteries, 2 w/ case, $60 to $30 & chargers $10 ea; Good Rototiller $100; 16’ tandem to 8’ single trailers, $800 to $200; Cord Hilti nut driver.

924-3223.

• Intex 18’x48” UltraFrame above ground pool, used 3 seasons, 2 ladders, filter/pump, KrystalClear SaltWater system, connection hoses, owner’s manuals, cover, pool vacuum w/15’ hose, extra pump, $275.

535-8513.

• 1 BERSA Thunder 380, 1 Ruger P95DC 9MM w/case & extra clip, Vintage Marshall Cabs, Fender Amps, Various Music Gear. 833-6769.

• Golf cart, Tomberlin 2010 E-Merge electric, red w/beige top, body, tires, exc cond, batteries 1½ yrs old, needs electrical work, $750. 613-5505.

• Heavy duty overhead metal coil door, $1200 OBO. 623-0974.

• 54” glass for tabletop, $50; 6pc TKO drum set, $200 firm; Area rug, 11’4”x14’, pd $1,000, will take $400; New Brinkman grill, 1 burner to the side, used 3 times, $60; 2 bar stools, like new, padded seats, high quality, $40 ea. 918-424-7900

• NEW Privacy Fencing: 26 Rolls 7’x25’ vinyl chainlink, w/heavy duty steel line & corner posts & gate, Jerry. 850-0577.

• 308 Rifle ammo: Hendershot’s Extreme Custom (29), Federal Power/Vital-Shok (35), Hornady Custom (23), Winchester Silvertip (34) SuperX (4), Remington CoreLokt (11); 136 total pieces, $170.

802-1857.

• Juki Longarm quilting machine w/Grace 10’ table, purchased in 2016, $7,000. 922-1397.

• 1 flatbed w/gin poles; 1 flatbed w/I-beam & trolley mntd 8’ tall; misc motors/engines; 4x8 HD trlr w/centrifugal pump p/b 45 hp elec mtr; ‘66 autocar oilfield truck; Need part-time sitter for nice older man w/2 cats; 308-5742.

• 100ft wind generator towers $175 ea; Honda model 4518 riding lawnmower needs work $100; Ariens rototiller $100.

217-4215.

Serving Norman & the surrounding area since 1891 Non Profit, Perpetual Care

Financing available

No Interest up to 2 yrs

“Freedom to choose upright &/or flat marker memorials.”

Winter Specials

Serving the metro since 1973 Construction and Repair

Are YOU or someone you know looking for a career?

Bob Usry & Sons, Inc. is hiring!

Journeyman plumber position available.

1800 Industrial Blvd. Norman, OK 73069

364-1001 or

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All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• Pipe 3000 ft misc 1½”-8” rod 1½” Hercules huber oilfield stuffing boxes 6’ box blade p h digger. 850-7451.

• Yard statues/sculptures deer, chickens, frogs, turkey, birds, dolls, etc and wooden outside tables. 872-3730.

• Antique wood burning kitchen stove with oven and water reservoir, brand Jewel Enterprise Insulated, good condition, $650 firm. 872-9728.

• Ruger Single Six Hunter .22 Stainless, 7.5 inch barrel, NIB, $600, call for details. 641-7582.

• Death by Stupidity, written by an Oklahoma author, is available now on Smashwords and Amazon in eBook and paperback, mystery/suspense/ thriller.

• All sizes structural pipe; Sucker Rods; Cable; also buying for private investor silver dollars.

627-3920.

• 8 hp Troy Tiller new engine &tines, 21’ 2 axle trailer; animal traps & equip, Piano, studio model, beautiful. 386-4330.

Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats • 16’ pontoon boat w/40 hp Mercury motor, all in good cond, $3,500. 224-4837.

• ‘01 Keystone Laredo RV, Series M-27 RLD, 5th wheel hitch included, refrigerator does not work, $7,500, call/text.

488-7548.

• ’07 26’ Flagstaff pull trailer, has hitch & sway bars, $9,000 obo, lv msg. 527-0079.

• ‘15 Thor ACE. 30.1 Motorhome, Ford V10 gas motor, automatic leveling system, 3 TVs, sleeps 8, transferable 2 yr extended warranty, exc cond, 2,500 miles.

561-7525.

• ‘08 Yamaha WaveRunner® FX HO less than 125 hours, tag good till June 2019 & trailer has 1-yr-old tires, asking $5,200.

392-2880.

• Motorguide Brute trolling Mtr, ft control, 45 lb, 12/24 volt, 35 in shaft, spare prop $175 works fine. 570-1649.

STrucTural PiPe SaleS We build:

Cattleguards H-Posts Corner Posts Triangle Pipe Racks

• MH, 80x16, 3 bd/2 ba, all appliances/stairs/porches, must be moved, no trades, no rent to owner partial payments, no owner finance, shown by appt, $34,500 cash OBO. 391-3319 or 201-6091.

• 15ct aliner solidwall fold-down, only 1200# $11,650; Nissan Xterra 20,000mi, $21,750, Tuttle. 550-0387.

• Honda TRX250 4-wheeler, great shape w/minimal use, $1,500. 202-9173.

Real Estate

• Want to sell your acreage property?

Contact Metro Brokers Acreage Specialist, www.OkRealtySolutions.com, call or text to get started today.

417-1849.

• Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101.

• 120 acres, hay fields, pastures and woods, 3 bed brick home, barn, fenced, live creek, paved roads, 5 miles south of Lake Thunderbird, $480,000.

623-4685.

• Wanted Hay ground to lease or bale on shares, Norman area.

669-6816.

• 5 acres, wooded, hickory, blackjack, cedar trees, fenced, 6½ miles from Little River State Park, Thunderbird Lake, $30,000. 693-0824.

• Great retirement property for rent next to Elk City Golf Course & close to Elk City Lake, 126 Clubhouse Place.

580-243-0624.

• 205 acres vacant land for your dream home near Chickasha, fishing ponds and fenced for livestock, $861,000, see video https://vimeo. com/245405699, call Metro Brokers. 417-1849.

Perfect for:

Corrals Barns Fences

All sizes custom-cut pipe

LOOKING OUT FOR YOU “The PiPe Man” SINCE 1937

405-207-0101

Call for sizes & prices • We Deliver www.okcoop.org

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• Ready to escape the city?

Beautiful home with basement on 40 acres, pipe fencing, pond and private drive, south of Anadarko, email williamska72@yahoo. com.

• 5 acres off 108th, near Thunderbird w/over 2800 sf, 4 bedroom, study, 3 baths, 2 living, 2 car & barn, $259,900, Pat w/CB. 823-0644.

• 10 acres with over 2100 sf, 3 story home in east Slaughterville, $99,900, Pat w/ CB. 823-0644.

• Newalla 3½ acres vacant wooded land, build your home or place a mobile, no well or septic, 17857 Blueridge Road East, $24,800. 417-1849.

• Chickasha 205 acres vacant land with ponds for your dream home, fenced for livestock, $861k, see video at https:// vimeo.com/245405699, call Metro Brokers. 417-1849.

• 5½ acres, 3/2/2 brick home, fenced, 5 mi E of Tuttle by Hwy 37 & Mustang Rd, $205,000.

692-7816.

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

Notices & Announcements • OEC will hold a sealed-bid auction on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to dispose of unused items (vehicles will be included in WFEC’s annual fall auction; more info available next year). Call 217-6840 the day before for item listing.

• Slaughterville Fire Department Auxiliary annual garage sale April 21, 8:00-2:00, multi-family community sale, everything you need!!!

Donations accepted.

No clothes.

• Consignment Auction Saturday, April 28, 10 am at Noble High School parking lot, sponsored by Noble Firefighters Ladies Auxiliary, contact noblefirefightersauxiliary@ gmail.com or 899-7851 for more information

Wanted

• Looking to buy calico critters or Sylvanian family toys, complete sets or partial sets or pieces are wanted. 227-6772.

• Lg white oak black walnut trees to cut, Lexington Purcell area, free black walnut pen blanks craft wood for sale. 820-0618.

• Want to buy: Free standing wood burning fireplace, call Ed. 659-6035.

• Sand Plums, Will trade jelly, go Shares, Buy; Also peaches, persimmon, possum grapes, other fruits desired, Rose Rocks; Oil & gas royalties, mineral rights. 802-4227.

• Lawn Mowers running or not.

738-4138.

Business

• Handyman for Hire:off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, carports, room additions, windows & doors, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc. General home repair. All types of construction, 37yrs exp. 2455502 or 381-2007.

• Computer & Phone Lines: Off-duty fireman. Installation, repair, trouble shooting, etc.

245-5502 or 381-2007.

Farm Pond and Lake Construction

HOW ARE YOU BENEFITING FROM SOLAR POWER?

Along with Fence Rows • Land Clearing Building Pads • Shearing

READ MORE ON PAGE 10

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

“Wealth is not measured in dollars.”

Bulldozers & Trackhoes Call Bruce 580-641-1952

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• Ham radio gear, shortwave, Morse code, antennas, etc,; .22 lever action, call/text.

641-7582.

• Clean up, haul off and bobcat work around newer homes, rent homes & apartment complex, insured, truck, trailer and bobcat, call Rick.

205-6836.

• Cars trucks SUVs wanted, running or not, with or without title. 537-9788.

• I Buy Junk Cars. 485-4573.

• Lever Action or Bolt Action .22 Rifle. 641-7582.

• Looking to buy comic books in bulk or one at a time, call/text Eric. 306-1462.

• Water Trough 8 foot or larger to use for hay feeder ring, call Tom. 321-0095.

• Looking to buy mineral and Royalty interest in Oklahoma, call/ text. 570-0844 or 347-1907.

• Looking for responsible person to manage ranch, feed cows, mow grass, miscellaneous work, salary negotiable.

318-0236.

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CLASSIFIED ADS

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 2455502 or 381-2007.

• 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, 329-2230 or 779-5362.

• Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362 or 329-2230.

• Siding & Windows: Call Hurst Siding & Windows for free estimate. 364-0098 or email Ron@hurstsiding.com.

• Garden plowing: Tree pruning, Don, leave message.

387-4433.

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

• “The Piddler”: Need anything done around your house or property, call “The Piddler” Chet Adams. 248-0495.

• Argo Siding & Windows: Make your home ready for summer; 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.

• Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x40 = $15,900; 40x50=$25,100; 40x100=$47,200. Price includes concrete & installation. 8720338 or bargainbarnsusa.com.

• Bargain Barns: 18x21 steel carport=$795; 12x31 RV cover= $1,605; 20x21 garage=$3,510; 24x31 garage =$5,250. Financing available.

872-0338.

• Portable buildings: 12x20 lofted barn 3650.00 or 147.20 per mo. 8x10 mini barn 1395.00 or 55.80 per mo. 10x20 cottage Barn 2705.00 or 108.20 per month. Call 405-872-0338 or bargainbarnsusa.com

• Tractor Work: Driveways, brushhog, boxblade, tree removal, tilling, privacy fences.

Kevin, 365-6875 or 872-9576.

• Ricky Stapleton Autos: Having trouble selling your vehicle? We can help! Call or stop by, 615-2777, • Sewing Machine Repair: Blanchard, OK. 227-0874 or 387-3313.

• Shipping Containers: Great Secure Storage - 40’ and 20’ shipping containers. RTO available. 405-783-4370.

• Outdoor services: dirt & gravel work, driveways, brushog, tilling, boxblade, yard cleanup, tree removal, fences built or repaired Kevin 3656875 or 872-9576.

• Storage Buildings: 12x16 barn with loft, $3620; 8x12 economy shed, $1625; Many sizes, styles, delivery, payments available. www.betterbarns.net, 405-783-4370.

• Secure Feed Storage: Water, Weather and Rodent Resistant 40’ and 20’ shipping containers.

We deliver. 405-783-4370.

• Rent To Own Storage: Custom Sheds as low as $71/month for rent to own. Get attractive custom storage you can afford with no credit check. www. betterbarns.net, 405-783-4370 • Meyer Masonry: BRICK, BLOCK, ROCK, 35yrs exp, free estimates. Keith, 527-4934.

• Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101.

• Bryant Building Co: Complete remodeling service, add-ons, new windows, roofing. 5507301 or 872-3342.

• Shawn Shipman’s Construction: Siding, Decks, Remodels, and Shed’s Home Repair. No job to small 405410-4081 leave message.

• Tractor work, brush hogging, box blade: 365-7572.

• I buy tractors running or not: 365-7572.

• Tractor repair: 40 years exp, Slaughterville. 365-7572.

Customized Cedar Pergolas, Customized Cedar Pergolas Pavilions and Gazebos Pavilion and Gazebos www.pergolasupreme.com

Enjoy Your Outdoor Space!

Quality and Integrity

J & J Livestock Commission Company

Free estimates

For Selling or Buying Cattle at Oklahoma City National Stockyard in Oklahoma City Office (405) 602-5026 James Eaton (405) 685-1712 Jimmy Eaton (405) 682-6244 Mobile (405) 831-7692

Pergola Supreme Inc. Bill Herron, Sr.

405-664-1913 • billyherron@pldi.net www.okcoop.org

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