Oklahoma Electric Co-op News August 2015

Your Touchstone Energy® Cooperative

CO OP Oklahoma Electric NEWS OEC’s Youth Tour winners return from D.C.

Volume 64, Issue 2

August 2015

Also inside Capital credit checks issued

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OEC’s Annual Report

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Board of Trustees Bob Usry, President Verle Barnes, Vice Pres.

James “Jim” Martin, Sec.-Treas.

John Jensen, Asst. Sec.-Treas.

Mike Argo Percy Moreu Rusty Grissom Ronnie Grover Frank Wilson

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

POSTMASTER: Please send form 3579 to: Oklahoma Electric Co-op News, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK 73070.

Hidden Account Numbers Worth $400 Each month, OEC will pay $50 to the two co-op members who locate their hidden account numbers inside the Co-op News that month. The hidden account numbers will be placed at random within the text of each issue and not on the mailing label. The amounts will simultaneously increase in $50 increments until one or both account numbers are located by their respective owners.

Remember the contest rules as you read the Co-op News each month: 1. One of the hidden account numbers must be your own.

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

If you find your account number call the Member Services department at 217-6706.

From the top Bob Usry, President of the OEC Board of Trustees

Well baby, it’s NOT cold outside! the district 8 trustee. The foundation In fact, it’s heating up at the co-op. Let was founded to care for those in me tell you a few things about what’s need—no other reason. It wasn’t to going on at OEC. make money, but to give it away! OEC Even with the increasing costs didn’t have to form the Operation of power generation, our financial Round Up® (ORU) program and if situation is strong as it’s ever been (see the membership didn’t contribute, it our 2014 financial statement, page would have failed. But the board and 6). Rest assured, the financial health leadership in the early 90s knew the and service reliability of the co-op is most likely outcome of ORU would always the top priority of the have a positive effect on our board and OEC leadership. communities. They were But let’s focus on a more right. ORU has granted over difficult measurement to $4 million to individuals make: human impact. and families in need and to The co-op is entering service organizations like a period of generational Food & Shelter for Friends, change. Many in leadership volunteer fire departments positions are retiring, and other programs directly including our CEO and helping co-op members.

The co-op general manager of 33 ORU is a fantastic example is entering years, Max Meek, who of the best of humanity at a period of began his OEC career in work. generational 1975. But, let me assure Another measurement change, but you, the co-op is in the best of our health and success we’re stronger hands it has ever been in. is found in our youth than we’ve In preparation for the turn programs. You will read in ever been. over, V.P. of Engineering and this month’s feature (pages Assistant Manager Patrick 10-11) about the 2015 Youth Grace has led the way in Tour. What a great group of readying the rest of the workforce by young adults! And if you come to the establishing the Employee Leadership Annual Meeting, Aug. 14, you will get Development Program. Over 30 to hear Hayden Hefner of Blanchard employees took part in the program, talk about the impact Youth Tour had which will continue in 2016. on his life. You don’t want to miss it.

No doubt we have the brightest I may be getting sentimental, but and hardest working employees I feel honored to have served with around. But more than that, OEC these people for over two decades. employees have the biggest hearts.

The upcoming leadership believes in My first involvement with OEC (aside the mission of cooperative business from my power bill) was to serve on every bit as much as our founders did. the first board of the OEC Foundation They know human impact is just as from 1993 until 2004 when I became important as the bottom line.

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contents

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OEC’s Youth Tour students reflect on their week in Washington, D.C.

In This Issue..

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Capital credit checks being issued Aug. 4

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OEC’s 2014 financial report

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OEC in the community

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Preparing for emergencies

Socialize with us! /OklaElec /OKcoop /OklaElec

August is National Peach Month!

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In Every Issue..

ORU Report Electrical Safety

Co-op Connections® Program

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Energy Efficiency Tasty Treats Classified Ads

Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Periodically inspect your dryer vent to ensure it is not blocked. This will save energy and may prevent a fire.

Manufacturers recommend using rigid venting material – not plastic vents that may collapse and cause blockages.

Source: Department of Energy

Exploring your solar options

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OPERATION

Round Up

2014 financial report of OEC Foundation, Inc.

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he 2014 financial report of the OEC Foundation, Inc., the work of which is funded by ORU donations, appears here. The

Foundation’s accounting practices are audited annually by independent accountants with BKD, LLP, one of the nation’s top-tier CPA and advisory

REVENUES

Contributions Interest Income Total

EXPENSES: Operational

Office Expenses Professional Services Total

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EXPENSES: Program Grants

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$223,638.43 $38.91 $223,677.34 $417.00 $8,000.00 $8,417.00

Medical Assistance Food Assistance Clothing Assistance Housing Assistance Youth & Educational Assistance Community Assistance Tornado Assistance Total Disbursements

$11,491.05 4.87% $5,200.00 2.21% $5,164.84 2.19% $8,709.37 3.69% $853.26 0.36% $149,934.12 63.60% $54,411.49 23.08% $235,764.13 100.00%

Balance brought forward December 31, 2013 Total deposits and interest Total disbursements and expenses Ending balance December 31, 2014

$99,722.65 $223,677.34 $244,181.13 $79,218.86

TOTAL DISBURSEMENT BY COUNTY

Grady County McClain County Canadian County Oklahoma County Cleveland County Pottowatamie County Caddo County Total

$18,750.00 7.95% $53,709.58 21.51% – ­ 0.00% $8,033.77 3.41% $155, 270.78 65.86% $3,000.00 1.27% – 0.00% $235,764.13 100.00%

firms. The firm issued a clean report for the 12-month accounting period between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2014. Copies of the audit are available upon request for review at OEC's office.

Much of ORU's success is due to a group of committed volunteers – the OEC Foundation, Inc. board of directors (see list of names below).

These community leaders are rooted in the co-op's mission and steadfast in their purpose. The program's administration costs are low – much lower than average – and much of the credit goes to the board because of their service and due diligence.

OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 6/15/2015....................................$106,758.69 July deposit................................$18,947.58 Interest...............................................$3.24 Checks issued............................-$ 6,697.28 Approved, not paid.................-$14,835.49 Ending balance 7/15/2015.................................$104,176.74 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking

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

CO-OP

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Capital credit checks to be mailed Aug. 4

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nlike investor-owned utility companies that strive to generate profits for shareholders, electric cooperatives like OEC operate on an at-cost basis. Any revenue collected beyond what is needed to operate – referred to as margins – is returned to our members. Capital credits represent these dividends.

Capital credits are calculated

each year in which OEC has excess margins and are allocated to each member in proportion to his/her electric usage for that year. OEC retains and uses capital credits for operating capital until the financial condition of the cooperative, determined by its banker, the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, and OEC’s board of trustees permits the co-op to

issue a refund.

OEC has returned more than $17.5 million in capital credits to co-op members during the last six years. This year’s credit refund will be mailed out beginning Aug. 4, and will be worth over $4 million.

Refunds will be sent to those who were members of OEC in 2006 and a portion of 2007. No action is needed from current members eligible for a refund. Past members must provide a valid mailing address to receive their capital August 2015 credit checks. Visit OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE www.okcoop.org/ capitalcredits to The Members of Oklahoma Electric Co-op 4,423,350.49 download forms and Captial Credits Retirement from 2006 and part of 2007 to view the complete list of unclaimed 28,076 checks to be mailed capital credits. Call 21,551 active OEC members to receive payment OEC Board of Trustees 321-2024 if you have any questions.

Official Notice of Annual Meeting Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Electric Cooperative will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at the Lloyd Noble Center, 2900 S. Jenkins, Norman, Okla., to take action upon the following matters:

www.OKcoop.org

1. Report as to the number of members present in order to determine the existence of a quorum.

2. Read, or waiver thereof, and vote on notice of meeting, proof of publication, and minutes of previous meetings of members.

3. Read, or waiver thereof, and vote on expenditures and actions of Trustees during the past year.

4. Installation of recently-elected Trustees–Districts 1, 6, and 9.

5. Consider such unfinished business and new business and other matters that may properly come before the meeting.

All Oklahoma Electric Cooperative members are invited to attend the 4:30 p.m. barbecue meal served prior to the business meeting, during which time various entertainers will perform. Drawings for prizes will take place immediately after the business session. Winners must be present during the drawing to claim their prize.

This notice issued: July 27, 2015.

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ANNUAL

Report

Assets & Other Debits

2014

Financial Statement

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EC’s performance was strong for 2014 despite the economy and rising concerns about regulation wraising prices. The cooperative retains compliance in accordance with its lender, the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation. OEC reports patronage capital, or margins, of $12,754,142 for the year.

These summarized financial statements for 2014 are based on an audit prepared by the certified public accounting firm of BKD, LLP. A full copy of the audit is available for review by members at OEC’s corporate headquarters in Norman.

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OPerAtiNg reveNUe exPeNses

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Purchased Power Distribution Expense Consumer Accounts Expense Customer Service Expense Sales Expense Administrative & General Expense Depreciation Expense Tax Expense–Other Interest on Long Term Debt Interest Expense–Other Other Deductions

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2013

$135,097,034 $124,356,240

Net Utility PlANt

72,077,647 15,106,377 4,206,646 1,270,351 310,942 4,046,986 8,711,480 3,703,208 8,286,229 (155,628) 52,498 117,616,736

Operating Patronage Capital Non-Operating Margins-Interest Income (Loss) from Equity Invest.

Non-Operating Margins–Other G&T Capital Credits Other Capital Credits

5,829,478 248,529 0 (190,927) 6,271,253 595,809

6,739,504 306,564 0 (182,629) 3,494,439 775,815

tOtAl PAtrONAge CAPitAl

$12,754,142

$11,133,693

$262,470,751 $251,044,217 4,373,877 3,664,497 266,844,628 254,708,714 (82,404,800) (76,571,318) 184,439,828 178,137,396

Invest. Assc. Patronage Capital Invest. Assc. Other–General Funds Invest. Assc. Other–NonGen Funds Other Investments Special Funds

41,693,344 0 6,106,939 0 0 tOtAl Other PrOPerty & iNvestmeNts 47,800,283

35,115,379 0 6,158,287 0 12,081 41,285,747

Cash–General Funds Special Deposits Temporary Investments Notes Receivable Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable–Other Material & Supplies Prepayments Other Current & Accrued Assets

tOtAl CUrreNt & ACCrUeD Assets

2,778,008 5 3,746,702 0 9,823,872 466,141 456,880 436,544 54,878 17,763,030

2,743,839 5 1,000,000 0 11,825,213 1,964,542 464,813 449,585 73,628 18,521,625

Deferred Debits

29,529,089

22,626,858

tOtAl Assets & Other Dr 83,954,468 15,208,263 3,931,512 1,235,939 284,477 4,006,737 9,153,654 4,000,794 7,619,470 (142,560) 14,802 129,267,556

COst Of eleCtriC serviCe

Total Utility Plant in Service Construction Work in Progress Total Utility Plant Acc. Prov. for Depreciation

2014 2013

liAbilities & Other CreDits

Memberships Patronage Capital Non-Operating Margins–Current Year Non-Operating Margins Other Margins & Equities

tOtAl mArgiNs & eqUities Long-Term Debt, CFC

tOtAl lONg-term Debt Other Noncurrent Liabilities Notes Payable Accounts Payable Consumer Deposits Current Maturities Long-Term Debt Other Current & Accrued Liabilities

tOtAl CUrreNt & ACCrUeD liAbilities Deferred Credits

tOtAl liAbilities & Other Cr

$279,532,230 $260,571,626 $202,395 73,067,830 12,696,540 57,602 6,627,054 92,651,421

$197,265 66,320,861 11,206,449 (72,757) 5,761,809 83,413,627

157,560,972 157,560,972

147,532,746 147,532,746

7,477,563 7,019,387 9,790,256 1,779,732 0 2,601,104 21,190,479 651,795

(35,220) 6,081,725 9,650,082 1,410,213 8,980,237 2,707,842 28,830,099 830,374

$279,532,230 $260,571,626

Fast Facts 2014

Miles of Line: 5,417.3 Overhead: 3,918.4 miles Underground: 1,498.9 miles

Number of Accounts: 52,779 New services: 1,600 Services retired: 333 Number of Members: 40,479 Number of Employees: 126 Counties Served: Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, McClain, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie

OVERALL SATISFACTION BY AGE 2014 COOPERATIVE DIFFERENCE SURVEY

AGE: 18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

From ACSI Index survey of Touchstone Energy Cooperatives

Power Supplier: Western Farmers Electric Cooperative Coal: 34% Natural Gas: 15% Wind: 19% Hydropower: 7% Purchased Power: 25%

*as of Dec. 31, 2014

OEC is always improving

www.OKcoop.org

The table to the left represents OEC’s power reliability and how often OEC’s power fails across the years and in comparison to other co-ops. As you can see, not only is OEC in the top category for 2014, we are also consistently much better than the national average!

OEC continues to go above and beyond to deliver consistent, reliable power to you and your family.

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Report

Gross receipts tax: School report COUNTY Cleveland 2224.99 mi

Grady 1374.28 mi

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McClain 1080.37 mi

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Electric co-ops pay a state tax equal to two percent of the gross receipts from the sale and distribution of electric power during the calendar year. Ninetyfive percent of this gross receipts tax goes directly to the schools in our service area; the remaining five percent is kept by the Oklahoma Tax Commission for administration costs. A school’s share is determined by the miles of electric line in its district. To the right is a list of the many schools in our service territory and the amounts paid to them in 2014.

SCHOOL McLoud Moore Robin Hill Norman Noble Lexington Little Axe Mustang MWC/Del City Chickasha Alex Minco Bridge Creek Middleberg Tuttle Friend Verden Amber-Pocasset Newcastle Pioneer Ninnekah Cement Blanchard Dibble Newcastle Dibble Washington

Purcell Norman Blanchard Lindsay Bridge Creek Oklahoma McLoud 277.04 mi Moore Choctaw-Nicoma Park Harrah Mid/Del City Oklahoma City Canadian Yukon 160.03 mi Mustang Pottawatomie Tecumseh 112.26 mi Wanette Bethel Macomb McLoud Little Axe Harrah Dale Caddo Verden 40.96mi Minco Cement Gracemont Pioneer Total

OEC % OF OEC MILES PER MILES SCHOOL/ PER TOTAL SCHOOL 38.32 0.007271 513.35 0.097411 55.70 0.010569 506.24 0.096062 562.23 0.106686 260.92 0.049511 285.11 0.054101 0.65 0.0001123 2.47 0.000469 32.90 0.006243 11.20 0.002125 51.02 0.009681 302.07 0.057320 86.46 0.016406 305.85 0.058037 28.49 0.005406 89.28 0.016941 250.33 0.047502 24.55 0.004659 85.20 0.016167 47.66 0.009044 8.35 0.001584 49.72 0.009435 1.20 0.000228 315.70 0.059906 118.70 0.022524 255.46 0.048475 67.01 89.62 221.68 0.06 12.14 55.32 8.88 55.84 29.58 125.29 2.13 11.77 148.26 47.92 20.56 14.50 18.66 8.38 0.20 1.99 0.05 27.81 2.26 1.81 9.06 0.02 5,269.93

0.012716 0.017006 0.042065 0.000011 0.002304 0.010497 0.001685 0.010596 0.005613 0.023775 0.000404 0.002233 0.028133 0.009093 0.003901 0.002751 0.003541 0.001590 0.000038 0.000378 0.000009 0.005277 0.000429 0.000343 0.001719 0.000004 1.00

OEC DOLLARS WFEC PER DOLLARS SCHOOL PER SCHOOL $16,861.32 $225,880.90 $137,768.84 * $24,508.75 $7,733.84 $222,752.40 $56,453.91 $247,388.76 $63,749.40 $114,808.31 $27,866.88 $125,452.23 $30,497.01 * $286.01 $31,592.90 * $1,086.83 $14,476.44 $4,928.15 $75,553.69 $22,449.49 $132,914.86 $14,559.66 * $38043.56 $134,578.11 $31,467.66 $12,535.98 $1,972.60 $39,284.40 $115,537.96 * $110,148.56 $100,132.90 $10,802.33 $29,996.03 * $37,489.15 $27,960.81 * $20,971.04 $27,992.12 $3,674.11 $21,877.47 $49,784.65 * $528.02 $1,972.60 * $138,912.24 *see Grady Co. $52,229.60 *see Grady Co. $112,405.83 $61,275.82 $29,485.30 $39,434.00 $97,542.18 $26.40 $5,341.76 $24,341.54 $3,907.32 $24,570.35 $13,015.60 $55,129.28 $937.23 $5,178.96 $65,236.39 $21,085.44 $9,046.68 $6,380.19 $8,210.65 $3,687.31 $88.00 $875.63 $22.00 $12,236.77 $994.43 $796.42 $3,986.52 $8.80 $2,612,827.89

*see Cleveland *see Grady Co. *see Grady Co. *see Cleveland $1,628.18 *

*see Cleveland $48,688.76 $35,444.17 $34,911.88 *see Cleveland *see Oklahoma *see Grady Co.

*see Grady Co. $1,014,542.27

In your community: Past and future

By Haley Mowdy

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ach year, OEC works hard to plan projects benefitting our communities. We partner with local nonprofit organizations and public schools across our sevencounty territory. It’s all part of one of the co-op’s seven guiding principles: Concern for community.

Co-op employees are encouraged to get involved with community organizations that inspire them and fit their interests. OEC employees are members of the United Way board and impact councils, Citizen’s Advisory Board, public school foundations, local rotary clubs, fair boards and more.

“It takes more than houses and store fronts to create community.

OEC knows that,” said Tory TedderLoffland, education and outreach coordinator. “It means a lot that OEC lets me and my coworkers fulfill a need to do good in the world.”

As an organization, OEC is a supporter of the United Way of Norman (UWN), which serves all of Cleveland County. Each September, OEC participates in the UWN Day of Caring, during which businesses dedicate one work-day to service

projects benefitting local nonprofits.

Additionally, OEC donated $1,000 to help establish the Little Axe Community Foundation. The money helped improve the Little Axe Public School libraries. TedderLoffland, a Little Axe alumna, served on the 2014 steering committee and currently sits as president.

Also in the interest of developing our youth, OEC partnered with Grady and Cleveland County 4-H programs to present electric safety technology day camps, encouraging kids to get excited about STEM fields in science, technology, engineering and math.

Tedder-Loffland, right, presents a $1,000 check for Little Axe Community Foundation to Superintendent Tony Smith. The money was earmarked for the Little Axe Public Schools’ libraries.

Vu Nguyen, IT systems engineer, sprays weeds during the 2014 United Way of Norman Day of Caring at Crossroads Youth & Family Services Baby Steps childhood development center.

FUTURE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OEC representatives will be at the Grady County Fairgrounds Aug. 21 for the Grady County Centennial Free Fair celebration. Attendees can catch Do Watts Wise, OEC’s electrical safety education program, being presented to groups of third graders as part of Kids’ Day. To schedule a Do Watts Wise presentation at your school or youth group, contact Tedder-Loffland at tory@okcoop.org or call 217-6726.

IN YOUR

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

YOUTH &

Leadership

Oklahoma Youth seven-day journ

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Allen, Traxler, Rasnic, and Kostelecky take time for souvenir shopping and some goofiness. Rasnic is thrilled at the opportunity of a meet and greet with junior U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK).

our area teens recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C. Known as Youth Tour, the all-expenses-paid, seven-day trip to the nation’s capital inspires the talented, hard-working students who have the opportunity to experience it. The 69 students on this year’s trip were sponsored by 25 of Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives.

Representing OEC on Youth Tour in June was John Allen of Chickasha High School, Brennah Kostelecky who is homeschooled in Oklahoma City, Meredith Rasnic of Norman North High School and Haley Traxler of Tuttle High School. They were awarded the trip after successfully completing an essay, interview and speech contest.

“Every year the contestants are great,” said OEC CEO Max Meek. “We have the best and the brightest young leaders in Oklahoma. The participants this year outdid themselves. I was so impressed by their intelligence and was honored to have them represent us this year.”

While in D.C., the students toured historic sites, attended a question-and-answer session with Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation, experienced a boat ride on the Potomac River and made new, lifelong friends. They also attended the national Youth Day with over 1,600 Youth Tour winners from around the country.

“The opportunity to see in person so many of the memorials, museums and buildings we’ve all seen so many times in books, magazines and on television helps visitors feel the history behind these places with every step,” said Oklahoma’s Youth Tour director Jennifer Dempsey, known to her kids throughout the years as “Spike Momma” for her short, spiky hair.

Among the highlights of the trip were the Marine Corps band Sunset Parade performance with the Iwo Jima Memorial

h Tour: A look back on a ney in Washington, D.C. as the backdrop, the Washington Monument, visiting Mount Vernon and the Capitol. They also toured several memorials and Ford’s Theatre and enjoyed dinner and a play at Toby’s Dinner Theatre.

“In my opinion, the most exciting part of the trip was the moment I spotted the Washington Monument looming ahead,” said Rasnic. “I knew I wasn’t in Oklahoma, but our nation’s capital! I was truly proud to be an American and thrilled for the week ahead.”

Oklahoma U.S. Congressman Markwayne Mullin continued his tradition of giving the Oklahoma Youth Tour group a private after-hours tour of the Capitol.

Congressman Mullin guided the

group through areas usually off limits, like the floor of the House of Representatives.

“It is so incredible to think I walked on the same House floor as Abraham Lincoln,” said Traxler.

Congressman Mullin made an impression on all the kids.

“It was the most exciting part of the trip,” said Kostelecky. “It is so beautiful!”

The purpose of the trip is to give the students valuable insight into the industry, while giving them the tools and the training necessary to succeed as young leaders in today’s everchanging political climate. Youth Tour is a one-of-a-kind experience they will carry with them long beyond their days in D.C.

Above: Oklahoma’s Youth Tour group poses for a photo outside the White House.

2012 Youth Tour winner Hayden Hefner awarded $10,000 scholarship The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) announced five winners for the Glenn English National Cooperative Leadership Foundation scholarship. Hayden Hefner, 2012 Youth Tour winner from Blanchard and currently attending the University of Oklahoma, was awarded the top prize, a $10,000 scholarship. Four students were awarded $1,000.

“I am truly humbled by the generosity of the Glenn English Scholarship Foundation,” Hefner said. “Receiving this scholarship will allow me to finish my degree and pursue my goal of attending seminary after graduation.”

All winning applicants participated in NRECA’s Youth Tour, are full-time students and have completed one year of study at their respective institutions. Full eligibility details are available on NRECA.coop.

NRECA evaluated applicants on their GPA, internships, extracurricular activities, leadership and involvement in cooperative programs.

A tireless consumer advocate and former CEO of NRECA, Glenn English – an Oklahoma native – spent his career championing the cooperative business model and fighting to improve the quality of life for all Americans.

Hefner will be at the 2015 OEC Annual Meeting to share his story.

Congratulations, Hayden!

ENERGY

Efficiency

A change for the better

By Anne Prince

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hen it comes to energy efficiency in the home, sometimes small changes can make a big impact. A small, unglamorous task like changing the filters on your HVAC system makes your unit run more efficiently – keeping your house cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. It also saves money. And the savings gained from having your system run more efficiently can be applied to more fun or entertaining pursuits that your family can enjoy together.

THE LOWDOWN ON DIRT

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As you move around your home, you drive dust into the air from carpets, furniture and drapes.

Regardless of where it originates, dust and dirt trapped in a system’s air filter leads to several problems, including: Reduced air flow in the home and up to 15 percent higher operating costs Costly duct cleaning or replacement Lowered system efficiency

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Dirty air filter

MAKING THE SWITCH Now that you know the facts, it’s time to get busy changing or cleaning the air filter in your heating/cooling system. Many HVAC professionals

recommend you clean or change the filter on your air conditioner or furnace monthly. It’s simple and easy, and in many cases, it only takes a few minutes.

Filters are available in a variety of types and efficiencies, rated by a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV). MERV, a method developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, tests filter effectiveness.

The higher the MERV number, the higher the filter’s effectiveness at keeping dust out of your system.

While most types of filters must be replaced, some filters are reusable.

And don’t forget about the winter months. Your heating system needs to work as efficiently as possible to keep you warm, and a clean air filter helps it do just that.

Heating and cooling professionals recommend turning your system off before changing the air filter. Make sure the arrow on the filter indicating the direction the air should flow is pointing toward the blower motor.

When you’ve made the change, turn your system back on.

A TEACHABLE MOMENT Beyond saving money and improving the air quality in your home, changing your air filter is a great opportunity to teach your family about energy efficiency.

Consider getting everyone involved, and the entire family will learn how simple changes can make a big difference.

For other tips on how to save, visit www.okcoop.org/PeakPower or www.TogetherWeSave.com.

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

CO-OP

Connections Your free source for exclusive member savings on everyday purchases

Partner your small business with the Co-op Connections Program

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ouchstone Energy® Cooperatives created the Co-op Connections® Program with the idea of partnering with local businesses to see them flourish. Now, co-op members can exclusively receive over 65,000 discounts and save millions of dollars nationwide thanks to the businesses that have jumped on board.

While the premier draw of the program continues to be its pharmacy discount feature, small businesses throughout OEC’s sevencounty service area have been partnering with us for years to offer discounts to co-op members. For example, Beneficial Automotive Maintenance in Moore offers $10 off any service or repair, and The Rooster’s Crow Antiques and Gifts in Newcastle gives $5 off a purchase of

$25 or more. All that is required from members is to present their Co-op Connections Cards.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR MY BUSINESS? In exchange for offering a discount or special offer to OEC’s members, your business will receive complimentary occasional advertising in this magazine, which is delivered to over 39,000 people each month, and ten percent off display advertising. OEC will also promote your business via our Facebook page (which has nearly 4,600 followers), and on web banners on the co-op’s website. Your business’s logo and discount offer(s) will be displayed on the Co-op Connections website and mobile app, gaining nationwide exposure.

HOW DO I SIGN UP? Simply visit www.okcoop.org/ BusinessSignUp and download the business contract. Stipulate on the contract the conditions of the offer and, once completed, follow the directions to submit it. Within days, your business will have nationwide exposure and OEC will promptly begin promoting it.

Visit www.okcoop.org/ OECconnections to view other local and national deals and to learn more about the program. Contact Tory Tedder-Loffland, OEC education & outreach coordinator, at 217-6726 if you have any questions or wish to inquire further about how to partner your business with the Co-op Connections program.

August Featured Discounts 10% all moving expenses at

Little Guys Movers www.OKcoop.org

Give them a call today at 405-5639594, visit them at 6301 N Interstate Drive in Norman, or check them out on the web at www.littleguys.com/norman

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ENERGY

Safety

Emergency restoration

By Abby Berry

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other Nature is not as predictable as we would like, and when she gets angry, we are left to pick up the pieces. Floods, tornadoes, snow and ice, other natural disasters – her methods of destruction pose major threats to all kinds of infrastructure, including electrical lines and systems.

OEC is ready to respond when the lights go out, but emergency situations – and extended outages – can be particularly challenging. Our lines serve several “critical needs” facilities, including nursing homes, making longer outages a possibly life-threatening situation. Homes in which power loss affects life support systems or poses other immediate danger are priority, but often other infrastructure must be repaired before restoration can occur.

When a major storm moves through our area, fellow co-op line crews are standing by, ready to help us restore power to the greatest number of members in the shortest amount of time possible. Even though co-ops are independent entities, we still rely on one another to share resources, information and, in some cases, manpower.

“Relying on each other is the cooperative way, and by doing so, we can restore power to members more quickly when severe weather emergencies occur,” said Randy Simmons, VP of operations.

This type of assistance is known as a mutual-aid agreement, and it works both ways.

Most co-op lines and systems are designed and built to the same standards, so when fellow crews

answer the call for assistance, no training is necessary. They show up ready to get the job done.

In addition to working with fellow co-ops during emergency situations, OEC communicates with Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). When Oklahoma’s governor formally declares an area a disaster, she requests aid from the President so that FEMA and OEM staff can begin assessing damage.

“The best preparation for emergency situations is becoming familiar with the rules and procedures ahead of time, so you’re educated and ready to respond,” Simmons said. “Preparation ensures shorter outages for our members, and that’s who we’re here to serve.”

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

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • August 2015

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TECHNOLOGY

Is solar power right for you?

By Tom Tate

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depend on a number of factors. The first thing you should consider is why you want to go solar. If it is for backup power in an emergency, stop here. PV systems are tied to the grid for safety reasons . When the power goes out, the PV array shuts down. If it is for environmental reasons, read on.

Your next step is to contact OEC to discuss your plan. Talk to our energy experts, and let us help you decide what makes the most sense for your home. A south-facing roof is typically the preferred direction for the placement of solar panels.

Do trees shade the roof at any time?

Next to darkness, shade is the natural enemy of solar panels. Is your roof structure capable of accepting the weight of the panels and any other load, say wind and snow? Are there any neighborhood or local regulations prohibiting solar panels?

Now to the nitty gritty. Grab your electric bills from the past year and see how many kilowatt hours (kWh) your home has used. OEC can assist with this task. The typical American home PV system produces 5 kWh

per hour. How much of your home’s annual use can be covered?

Then comes the cost. The 5 kWh system has an average cost of $24,650 before any incentives. The most common incentive is a 30 percent tax credit from the Federal Government.

Then there are savings in reduced energy use costs and the potential benefit of any electricity sold back to OEC. Calculations have shown paybacks between seven and 15 years.

If you decide to talk to a contractor, be sure to check references. Increased interest in solar has spawned a large number of sellers who have little knowledge in PV installations. Caveat emptor is the rule to obey here.

If you want more information, you may find the answer you are looking for in our FAQs on our Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation (DG) webpage, www.okcoop.org/DG or reach out to Nick Shumaker, OEC’s electrical engineer overseeing DG issues, at 321-2024.

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

www.OKcoop.org

or many folks, the use of solar panels to generate electricity is a recent technological development. When I think of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, images of early NASA vehicles in outer space immediately come to mind. Indeed, America’s first permanent satellite, Explorer I, was powered by PV panels in 1958.

Fast-forward to today, and nearly everyone is aware of solar. Yet, PV has remained one of the most expensive forms of electricity. People always ask why this is the case when the fuel is “free.” It’s because the equipment is expensive, and the sun doesn’t always shine. While equipment prices have dropped dramatically, the output of commercially available panels ranges from 5 to 19 percent (15 percent is common) of the theoretical limit, assuming there were never clouds and the sun was at high noon 24 hours a day.

So, is solar electricity right for you? The short answer is, “It depends.” How’s that for an ambiguous answer? But it truly does

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Insulators & Conductors WORD Scramble Do you know the difference between insulators and conductors? Materials act differently when they come in contact with an electric current. Insulators provide difficult paths for electricity, so the current doesn’t flow through them. For this reason, insulators can help protect you from electric shock. Conductors provide easy paths for electricity, which means currents pass through them quickly. This makes conductors dangerous around electricity, including lightning.

Unscramble the letters to reveal the names of common insulators and conductors for electricity. Use the pictures below for clues.

INSULATORS: 1. R E B U B R

2. LGSAS

3. S I PA LTC

CONDUCTORS:

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5. TERWA

6. SRETE

Answer Key: 1. RUBBER 2. GL ASS 3. PL ASTIC 4. METAL 5. WATER 6. TREES

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • August 2015

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Source: Culver Company

Tasty Treats

By Haley Mowdy

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Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

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ugust is National FILLING Peach Month, 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges according to The 1/4 cup white sugar Nibble, “the magazine about 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon specialty foods.” Who knew?

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg It makes perfect sense to me 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice – warm summer days evoke 2 teaspoons cornstarch memories of sweet, gooey peaches purchased on a roadside stand and TOPPING 1/4 cup brown sugar taken right out of a farmer’s basket, 1 teaspoon baking powder cut up into slices to top off cold 1/2 teaspoon salt vanilla ice cream.

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces The best thing about peaches is that 1/4 cup boiling water their sugary tart flavor goes in just about 1 cup all-purpose flour everything, from your favorite childhood 1/4 cup white sugar desserts to more adult-minded marinades 3 tablespoons white sugar and glazes. However, one peach recipe rises 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon above them all: good old fashioned peach cobbler.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Many make it, but few make it well. A good In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup peach cobbler can act as the perfect summer brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice and potluck dish, a housewarming gift for a friend or cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly and pour into a 2 quart baking just a treat for your family. You can eat it piping dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. hot, straight from the oven or chilled fresh from Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, the refrigerator. The choice is yours.

1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Blend in butter We’ve included a delicious but simple recipe with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles for you to try this year. Bonus tip: You can make coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined. mini cobblers in muffin tins to manage portion Remove peaches from oven and drop spoonfuls of topping over size for yourself or your kids, or even wrap them them. Sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon individually to give as gifts or party favors! mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Send your recipes to OECNews@okcoop.org Recipe courtesy of AllRecipes.com or mail them to OEC, Attn: Co-op News, P.O. Box 1208, Norman, OK, 73070.

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Note: OEC does not endorse or guarantee any of the products or services in these ads.

Classified Ads must be submitted in writing to the Oklahoma Electric Co-op News by the 10th of the month to appear in the next month’s issue. Ads received after the 10th will not appear for 2 months. Ads are not taken over the phone. Non-business ads for members run free of charge; limit one free ad per member per month, 25-word maximum. Business classified ads are 25¢ per word. Payment must accompany all business ads. All business ads must be paid for in advance of publication and the ad must accompany your payment. OEC reserves the right to reject any ad deemed inappropriate. Display ads are $24 per column inch (1 inch high x 1.75 inches wide). Contact the editor at 217-6708 for information about availability of display space. You may submit classified ads online at www.okcoop.org, fax to 217-6904 or mail to Co-op News– Want Ads, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK 73070. Display ads will be accepted via email to OECNews@okcoop.org Circle category: Autos • Farm/Equip • Furn/Appl • Hay/Wood • Livestock/Pets • Misc • MH/RV/Boat • Real Estate • Wanted • Notices • Business Name Address Phone # Date

OEC Acct # Business ad: # words x 25¢= $ Payment must accompany ad

Autos, Parts & Accessories • Free 25ft 5th wheel travel trailer.

625-4245.

• ‘72 VW Bug Baja off-road, Street legal, expired tag, clear title, new floor pans, door panels, carburetor, 31” swampers on rear, $2700 cash.

219-5327.

• ‘13 Honda Accord EXL V-6 w/nav, 4-door sedan, ext basque red, int beige leather, full warranty, tinted windows, splash guards, 28K mi.

822-0119.

• ’04 Chevrolet Silverado, 2500 HD 4x4, 143K mi, $12,500.

308-7436.

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• ’99 Chrysler LHS, runs really well, needs torque converter, $900 OBO; ’78 AMC postal Jeep, 6cyl, auto trans, engine disassembled, $750 OBO. 392-3129.

• ’70 GMC pickup, $1800; ’86 pontoon boat 28’ & trailer, $2500. 527-2772.

• ’00 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, garage-kept, 73K mi, exc cond, $5500. 329-4562.

• ’98 Chevy Monte Carlo SUV, black, bad motor, $1200 OBO. 627-3954.

• ’13 Kawasaki Volcan 900 Classic LT, like new, under 300mi, $6200. 243-7797.

• ’09 Ford F150 V8, 1 owner, recent rebuild, single cab, cold air, 10 ply tires, current tag (’16), 168K mi, good body & interior. 795-7545.

• ’03 Ford Expedition XLT, 60K mi, KBB price $2919, Newcastle, price negotiable. 387-5828.

• ’11 Dodge Caliber (Heat) maroon color, new battery, runs great, $8,995. 694-5772 or 626-6392.

• ‘02 Yamaha V-Star, 46K mi, runs well, recent oil change, tires have 3K mi on them, serious callers only, $2,200.

227-5001.

; # months paid • 84x74 fiberglass camper shell, $500; RV/PU tailgate, $35; RV 5th wheel slider hitch, $350; RV satellite TV antenna, $500.

381-9356.

• ‘84 Chevy Suburban 4x4, automatic trans (needs replaced & have located one), 3/4 ton w/ mags; single axle 5x8 HD trailer w/mags; three boats w/trailers, all need some repair. 664-0947 or 329-8255.

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352-4816.

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Classified Advertisements • 16’ white gooseneck trailer combination stock, 6’ wide, used very little, $3800; 2 walking turning plows, excellent cond, $350ea. 872-9728.

• ‘02 Polaris 325 Magnum 4x4 shaft drive ATV Mossy Oak Cammo color, needs new transmission, $500,Call after 4 PM for more info. 527-7831.

• Aluminum Featherlite 2-horse trlr, bumper pull, new tires, aluminum wheels, $5500 obo; comm infrared grill, $125 w/ propane, $100 w/o propane; tack. 620-6238.

• Husqvarna 450 chain saw, used twice, $325; English jumping saddle, $300. 249-8170.

• 9N Massey Ferguson 3PT brush hog, good rubber, new paint, very good cond. 831-6585.

• 3PT equip: 5ft blade, $150; 5ft cultivator, $150; 5ft finish mower, $200, all cash.

392-4796.

• 8N Ford tractor w/5ft brush hog, $2650 OBO. 627-3954.

• Weatherguard set in-bed tool box & Putnam 5th wheel hitch, ball & plate, 2 & 5/16” ball, very good cond, Call after 6 pm.

485-2844.

• 16’ white gooseneck stock or horse trailer, $3800; 2 walking plows, $350/ea; set of buggy harness, breat type, excellent cond, $350. 872-9728.

• Cub Cadet Model LGT 1054 riding mower, 54in cut, cost new $2740, will take $1400 or consider trade for golf cart or 4 wheeler. 833-8022.

• Used welded wire cattle panels, 16’x52”, $10/ea. 321-6518.

• Good John Deere 347 square baler, $3000. 821-0300.

• John Deere L110 lawn tractor 17.5 kohler motor, 42” cut, hydrostatic trans, under 400hrs, good cond, $675. 684-0350.

• 57 800 Ford tractor. 206-7314.

• Comm’l lawn equipment, 2 Honda HRC216, Gravly compact pro z turn, stihl edgers.

826-7181.

• 9n Ford runs great, looks good, good tires, box blade. 326-9198 leave message or 390-8350.

Furniture & Appliances • Kenmore electric range, less than 2 years old, stainless steel & black, coil cooktop, very good cond, $350. 387-9674.

• Sunbeam Mixmaster stand mixer, vintage yellow, circa 1950s, still works, includes original cover & booklet, $40.

626-1000.

• 2 matching rocking La-Z-Boy Recliners in excellent cond, $495 cash. 692-5832.

• Full size adjustable bed, like new, $800; full size box springs & mattress, very firm, $200; old craftsman table saw 1 HP, $150.

392-5479.

• Refrigerator, $150; Kenmore washer, $100; Roper electric dryer, $100; all in good condition. 527-1030.

• GE Profile w&d, white, exc cond, $1,400 new, asking $800 OBO; Singer sewing machine, good cond, needs adjustment to tighten stitches; small student desks. 590-3394.

• Baby Bed w/mattress $75, matching chest $200, or all for $225; 21.6 cf Kenmore white chest freezer w/all the bells, $350. 364-1915.

Hay & Firewood • 30 small square bales of horse quality Bermuda hay, last year’s cut, remodeling barn & need to clear out, $4ea cash only.

387-3364.

• Small sq alfalfa 1st & 2nd cutting, $10/bale; small sq wheat straw, $4/bale. 459-6543 or 574-5571.

• Bermuda grass hay, racehorse quality, fresh cut, large round bales, heavily fertilized & weedkilled, grade A, high protein, $65/bale, discount for 25+ bales. 512-431-1280.

• 4x5 sprayed Bermuda hay, good quality, net-wrapped.

527-2132.

• Sm sq Alfalfa 1st & 2nd cutting, $10/bale; sm sq wheat straw, $4/ bale. 459-6543 or 574-5571.

• 5x6 round bales, mixed grass, sprayed & clean. Leave message 623-7478.

• Small sq premium Bermuda horse hay in 21 bale bundles, loaded on your trlr, sprayed & fert, heavy bales. 850-1005.

Livestock & Pets • Guinea pigs (healthy) $5ea, 3-6 wks old & various kinds available.

495-3398 or 324-2017.

• 2 young BWF cows, one breed, $1800/ea; 2 yearling BWF steers, $1400/ea. 391-3319.

• To responsible, caring home, prob pit mix female dog, 1.5 y/o, 45lbs, blk & white, pretty, friendly, playful, on heartworm prevent. 761-0672.

• Pure black brood mare w/2.5 y/o gelded colt, saddles, all tack, 140’ corral pen feeder, water tank. John 609-7711.

• Polled Hereford bulls, $1900/ea.

352-4972.

• Red wattle hogs, 400+lbs, hanging wt 300+lbs, $200.

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Classified Advertisements • Mini Aussies, ASA-registered, parents on farm, 1st shots, wormed, 4 blue merle males, 1 blue merle female, 1 black tri male, $500/ea. 274-2785.

• Young peacocks, rabbits, ducks, geese, fryer chickens. 527-5105.

• Golden Red laying hens & ready-to-lay pullets, $25/ea.

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• Guineas, ducks coll & ducks muscovies. 527-5083.

Miscellaneous • Salem solid wood chair, no arms, seat height 15.5in; Tommy Hilfiger worsted wool men’s suit size 38S w/matching pants, like new. 924-0541.

• A set of computers for sale, $120. 321-7207.

• Heavy duty tarps, 6X12, $10; 12X25, $20. 620-5708.

• Invacare 4-1633 hospital bed with rails; Hoveround MPV5 w/ extra batteries, both in excellent condition. 691-3465.

• Drone professional, new still in box, includes everything to fly right away, I will train you to fly, $1100 or used $950. 386-7287.

• Morton Jacuzzi hot tub, model 00LWTRXX9YSQ-Oceanside, has heavy cover that sits on top, have some chemicals w/it, will need large truck to move, $500 OBO. Don @ 214-578-2644.

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• 140 JD garden tractor/mower, hydrostatic drive, hydraulic deck lift, good cond; ’02 chopper m/c 100 ci RevTech engine; 14ft trampoline w/poles for net, needs net. 392-2931.

• 4 spaces Resthaven memory garden, inspiration section, OKC. 737-1395.

• Almost new boots size 12, $49.95; clothes new in package.

381-2116.

• Nice Russian Mosin Nagant Rifle, 7.62/54, from Tula Arsenal, has been in storage, 2 or 3 boxes of ammo Included, $175. 641-7582.

• New vinyl roll flooring, 20x12 (approx 26 sq yds) neutral color, goes well in any room, good price. 527-3990.

• Ms PacMan cocktail game table/ stools, $1,250; bread maker, $20; abs roller, $40. 822-8575.

• Guns, knives, pipe, trucks, trailers, farm equip, more. www.branchauction.com.

• 42” all glass storm door w/ bronze frame, never installed, $100. 794-3173.

• Rough cut, black walnut wood, $6 & $10 board ft; mobile home steps, 4ft wide, 3.5ft high, 6 steps, steps are 4ft wide, $200.

642-7192.

• MX boots (Thor) new, sz 9, $90; Chevy S-10, S-15 replacement door, new ’82-’93, $60.

630-5990.

• Queen custom made bedspread w/2 custom shams & 1 pillow, silver & gray w/lavender trim, shams never used, paid $1400, will sell for $400. 366-2101.

• Oval old oak pedestal table, 2 leaves, 4 chairs; collection of American Sweetheart dishes; lawyers book cases; Bally ‘50s slot machine. 321-7843.

• Driveway rock, 15 ton, delivered, $300. 630-8440.

• American Blackbelly meat lambs, $85; double sliding glass shower door w/gold trim, $50; handicap ramp,$50.640-4651.

• Resthaven cemetery, double crypt, stacked, one opening, by lake, valued @ $5695, asking $3K. 990-1971.

• Rollwaybed, $15; tent, $10; patio lounge, $15; canopy cover, $20; propane grille, $10; kids bicycle training wheels, $8; chicken or rabbit hutch, $15.

329-5528.

• Power chair, Pronto Sure Step, red w/grey seat, $250; Tracker power chair lift, $400.

201-6879.

Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats • ‘07 Keystone Montana 5th wheel Model 2955RL, 2 slides, central vacuum system, w/d combo, good to exc cond, $28K. Sherry, 777-9572.

• ‘69 Evinrude sportsman classic ski boat, lake ready, new tires battery & tune up, original trailer &owners manuals, 2nd owner, $3500 OBO. 306-4415.

• ’02 Holiday Rambler motorhome, 2 slides loaded, very good cond, tow car avail.

381-2039.

• ’95 doublewide mobile home set up in Purcell mobile home park, 1800 sqft, 3 BD/2 BA, 2 living areas, $29,995. 550-7825.

Real Estate • 1ac commercial zoned 4 ¾ mi E of Tuttle on Hwy 37. 794-4612.

• 2152 sqft house, 5ac on corner, workshop is 1120 sqft, cellar & pond, built in 1993, excellent cond, $225K. 392-3575.

• 3 BD/ 2.5 BA home on over 1ac in Moore schools, gated community, community swimming pool, great floor plan. Seth 306-0245.

• Beautiful 413 ac ranch in Purcell, Washington schools, 3 ponds w/great fishing & hunting, a must-see. Seth 306-0245.

• 5 BD/3.5 BA on 3/4 ac, Moore schools, 3311sqft, gated community, $304,900. Seth 306-0245.

• 85ac on 39 Hwy E of Chickasha, corner acr, lrg ponds, 2 wells, 2 septic, exc fencing. 527-2814.

Mark The Junkman

Cash or free removal of cars, trucks, vans, & trailers.

No tires, No titles, No problem.

I Haul For FREE: appliances • batteries • copper • riding or push mowers • alum • iron • A/Cs • scrap metal • old farm eqpt • tractors–too much to list.

Your Friendly & Respectable, Junkman since 1993, 573-0250 Mark Grider

550-5652

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Classified Advertisements • 6ac 15min from Norman off 156th between Etowah & Maguire on Viking Rd, all for 20K OBO, may divide.

899-4221.

• 0.6ac property at 914 E Walnut, Tecumseh, good building site, old house to be removed or tore down, city utilities, $7500.

765-8494.

• Land for sale on black top rd w/ trees, elec, water, ponds, pasture & all fenced, SW of Blanchard.

Larry 990-6057.

• 120ac, 3BR brick home, remodeled, live creek, nice hay fields, good hunting, 15mi to OU, paved roads, $450K. 623-4685.

Notices & Announcements • OEC will hold a sealed-bid auction on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to dispose of unused items. Call 217-6840 the day before for item listing.

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

khyde@bobusry.com

• Retiring eng technician on 7-215 w/35 years w/the Federal Aviation Administration looking for part-time morning work 20-25 hrs/week, will work outside. 922-3729.

• Garage sale, Aug 7&8 Franklin Methodist Church 7311 E Franklin Rd Norman, 6am to 6 pm, camping, household, collectibles, organ, no reasonable offer refused.

• Cleveland County rural school reunion Sun 10/4, potluck noon, 1:30 program, Etowah Baptist Church, 1mi E of 180th on Etowah Rd. Joyce Miller Carle 872-5157.

Wanted • Lawnmowers, running or not.

738-4138.

• Car hauler trailer w/electric brakes, can be old & ugly as long as it works, Call or leave message. 364-9234.

• Will harvest unwanted fruit or berries, need product for jelly making, willing to go shares or trade, Noble, Little Axe, Norman, possibly other areas.

802-4227.

• Looking for used pallets or any old building wood, will remove/ haul off. 833-3693.

Hurst Siding Co.

We specialize in using the highest quality products at a fair price.

Finest installers in the business since 1978 Awnings

Siding

Carports

Guttering

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Windows

Mobile Home Skirting Damaged Siding Repair

405-364-0098 hurstsiding@yahoo.com

• Kidney donor, Moore, OK blood type O+, if interested in being a donor please send an email. OKkidneydonor@gmail. com.

• Wanted old appliances, mowers, trailers, or any scrap metal, will haul it away free. 485-4573 Allen or Sue. • Car hauler trailer, electric brakes. 364-9234.

• Sports cars conv & pickups ‘50s-’72. 590-6313.

• Cars, trucks, SUVs, running or not, no title OK. 537-9788.

• Small flat bottom jon boat suitable for playing around in neighborhood ex farm pond.

John Wayne, 392-3276.

• Ham radio/tubes/shortwave gear including Morse code and antennas, older is OK, 641-7582.

Business • General Motors Speedometer Repair: Are your GM instrument cluster needles acting erratic? I can fix them with updated parts. Lifetime warranty by ASE certified technician. Remove, repair, install, $100. 213-8014.

• Tractor Work: brushhog, boxblade, garden tilling, front end loader, tree removal, dirt & gravel work, call for estimate.

365-6875 or 872-9576.

• Dumpster Rental: large roll-off containers. You load, we haul.

Remodels, new construction, roofers, storm clean up. Can help with large items. 496-3338 or 326-2247.

• Tilling: brushhog, front end loader gravel driveways, tinhorns. 640-9520.

• Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair. All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 34yrs experience, competitive prices. Danny, 3292230 or 779-5362.

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

• Cedar Removal of OK, LLC: cedar tree cutting and stacking, pasture work, bobcat clearing.

Glen, 623-5035.

• American Gutters: offduty police officer, seamless guttering at competitive prices, insured, call for free estimate.

441-1175.

• MKI Backhoe: I do all backhoe work, 30 years in business, licensed plumber, all of metro area. Keith, 410-7917.

• Acreage Property: buy/sale your central OK resource, Teri Reed, Metro Brokers. 417-1849 or terireed.net.

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Classified Advertisements • American Concrete: pads & metal buildings, free estimates.

Robert, 667-8558.

• Dumpster Rental: large roll-off containers, you load, we haul.

Remodels, new construction, roofers, storm clean-up. Can help with large items. 496-3338 or 326-2247.

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

• Bowman’s Welding Service: entry ways, gates, fence, portable or shop. 360-8091 or 990-1084.

• Argo Enterprises: siding, windows, roofing, construction, new homes, room additions, patio covers, carports, replacement windows, 25yrs experience.

255-5553 or 329-0553.

• Brush Hog & Box Blade Work: $45/hr. 527-9457 or 208-1089.

• I Repair Tractors: 30 years in business. 527-9457 or 208-1089.

• Wanted: Old Barbie dolls, clothes and accessories from 1959 to 1973. 250-3394.

• Tractor Work: dirt work, gravel drives, repaired built tinhorns.

808-8202.

• Brush hogging & Mowing: 808-8202.

• Property Clean-up: Trees, trash. 808-8202.

• Sand & Top Soil: Fill dirt, compost, delivered. 808-8202.

• Garden Tilling: 6 ft. tiller.

808-8202.

• Front Loader: Dump truck work. 808-8202.

• Timber Tree Service: Beautify your property by trimming or removing unwanted limbs, trees & brush. We are fully insured & experienced in tree care. Call Randy McCarter for your free estimate, 821-1027 or 392-2399.

• Hurst Siding Co: Siding, windows, awnings, guttering, carports, patio covers, damaged siding repair, mobile home skirting. We specialize in using highest quality products at a fair price. Finest installers in the business since 1978. 364-0098 or hurstsiding@yahoo.com.

• Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x50 = $19,500; 40x60 = $28,500. Cost includes concrete, financing available. 872-0338.

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

Financing available. 872-0338.

• Rent to Own Portable Buildings: 8x12 = $1,495($74.75/mo); 8x16 = $1,895 ($94.75/mo); 10x16 = $2,590 ($129.50/mo). No credit check. 872-0338.

• Bob’s Dozer Service & Dump Truck: House pads, dirt, gravel, sand, concrete.

Licensed, bonded & insured. 35yrs experience. 620-4371.

• Dump truck hauling: cheapest around, sand, gravel, dirt, Norman & surrounding area preferred, deliver &/or haul off, call for estimate. 501-2099 or 217-2125.

• C&B Paint Co: 15yrs experience, insured interior/ exterior painting, drywall & texture services, call Cody for a reasonable yet fair price.

426-5913.

• Jim’s Painting & Remodeling: interior & exterior wallpaper, popcorn ceiling removal, sheetrock repairs, texture, power washing, free estimates, quality work, 20yrs experience & insured, Visa & MasterCard accepted. 366-0722.

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

245-5502 or 381-2007.

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

• Handyman for Hire: off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc. General home repair. 2455502 or 381-2007.

• Disc 12: tandem steedved w/ wheels & hydraulic cylinder lift, Blanchard, $500. Houston, 760-3696.

• Lawn mowing & property clean up: Large or small, Noble, Lexington, Purcell. 527-0778.

• Complete Auto Repair: Quality work @ low prices w/33 yrs exp; timing belts, water pumps, head gaskets, motors, trans, brakes, steering columns, headliners, some paint & body work, & much more. 899-4221.

• SE of OKC: DW mobile home on 2.5ac, 3BD/2BA 1 living, 1 dining, lease purchase, $10,000 down, $1050/month, includes tax & insurance. Alan 818-2939 or 603-4365.

• SE of OKC: Newalla 5ac w/ septic, $3850 down, $385/ month. Alan 818-2939 or 603-4365.

• SE of OKC: 30ac, wooded, good hunting land, $9500 down, $995/month. Alan 818-2939 or 603-4365.

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Farm Pond Pipe, Elbows, Tees, Meter Cans, Arched pipe. We stock 12” through 120” diameter pipe in lengths of 16, 20, 24, 30 and 40 feet. We can make any size or length.

Delivery is available.

Classified Advertisements • SE of OKC: several lots to choose from, 2.5ac to 7.5ac, some wooded, some cleared, owner finances all of our land, call Alan for prices & location.

818-2939 or 603-4365.

• CnD Welding Services: Metal buildings, carports, loaf sheds, pipe entry, horse stalls, fencing of all types, call for estimate.

226-2930.

• New listing off Hwy9 & 180th: w/10ac & cute log home w/1600sqft & newer central heat & air & new storm shelter, priced to sell @ $169,900. Pat w/ CB 823-0644.

• NW Norman: newer brick home on 1ac w/over 2K sqft & 3BD/2BA, 2 car, newer paint & carpet. Pat w/CB 823-0644.

• Pretty newer brick home in Noble: that backs up to greenbelt, has 3BD/2Ba, 2 car & 2 sheds & large covered patio, reduced to $134,900. Pat w/CB 823-0644.

• Reduced, 6ac in Norman: near 24th & E Lindsey, home is over 2K sqft w/4BD/2BA, sunroom & barn & all fenced for horses.

Pat w/CB 823-0644.

• New listing: 3BD condo w/1.5BA near OU & remodeled w/wood floor & granite countertop in kitchen, only $64,900. Pat w/CB 823-0644.

• New listing in central Norman:totally remodeled w/ new roof, windows, cabinets, paint, flooring, plumbing, electric & more, must see to appreciate, $74,000. Pat w/CB 823-0644.

• Beautiful home in Crystal Lakes: on .5ac, has 4BD/3BA, 2 living, 2 dining, study & backs to greenbelt, very private. Pat w/CB 823-0644.

• NW Norman home: has 2,088 sqft w/4 or 5BD/2BA, 2 living & study, ready for you, $134,900.

Pat w/CB 823-0644.

• New listing: almost 1ac in Spencer off 52nd & post for only $7500. Pat w/CB 823-0644.

• 40ac S of Hwy9 & 156th: w/good views, near Thunderbird Lake.

Pat w/CB 823-0644.

• 54ac: w/40x110ft workshop, has electric, gas, water, ponds, & fenced, near Hwy9 & E of Thunderbird. Pat w/CB 823-0644.

• Busy restaurant in E Noble: w/2ac & includes all equipment & furnishings, owner wants to retire & you can take over, $139,900. Pat w/CB 823-0644.

• Home Repair Services: painting (int/ext), sheetrock repairs, roofing, siding, floorings (tile, laminates, etc), doors & windows, fences. We will barter. 899-7292.

• Home & Business Painting: Interior/exterior painting, drywall & siding repair, water damage repair. References avail.

899-7292.

• Tree Services, etc: tree trimming, cut downs, tops, yard cleanup & haul-offs. References, we will barter. 899-7292.

• Concrete Work: no job too small! Drives, sidewalks, pads & repairs. 899-7292.

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