Oklahoma Electric Co-op News December 2015

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Call for 2016 Leadership Summit applicants

Leadership Summit participants pose for a group photo during the 2015 workshop

Volume 64, Issue 6

December 2015

Also inside Earn cash back on your holiday shopping 7 OEC’s annual family album 12

Board of Trustees District Bob Usry, President 8 John Jensen, Vice President 6 Percy Moreu, Sec. Treasurer 2 Ronnie Grover, Asst. Sec. Treasurer 4 Mike Argo 1 Rusty Grissom 3 Frank Wilson 5 Verle Barnes 7 Ronnie Tharp 9

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 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.

“Co-op News” Editor Brianna Wall

Hidden Account Numbers Worth $50

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 or until the maximum of $500 is reached. Please remember these rules:w 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 217-6708.

From the top Max Meek, Chief Executive Officer

This holiday season, remember that your co-op cares The holidays bring many things to Another great benefit we offer is mind. Happy memories of seasons past, the Co-op Connections® Card. If you good food (and expanded waistlines!), haven’t signed up for this program, I great family and long awaited gifts. highly recommend checking out the And, if you are like me, the holidays coupons offered before you start your bring about thoughts of holiday shopping. You could giving back, spreading love save on everything from and sharing joy. the gifts you place under Perhaps you commit the tree to your holiday random acts of kindness like ham! More information is sharing a cup of coffee with available on page 7. a friend in need, or cooking I hope you see how and serving food for the much we care through hungry. Maybe you give the benefits, savings and your time or money to local, services we provide, but I However you also hope you see it in the national or international charities. Or perhaps you ways we give back to our share your simply try to embrace the own unique community. Each month, season by showing gratitude we support local civic and holiday and kindness to those charitable organizations spirit, know either financially or by around you.

However you share your that we here volunteering. The OEC own unique holiday spirit, Foundation and Operation at OEC strive know that we here at OEC Round Up® program also to share our provide assistance to those strive to share our spirit with you. who need it the most during spirit with We hope you see it the holidays. you. reflected in your utility bill.

We are nothing without Even during the holiday our members. We recognize season – when many that and understand that people are lighting their homes with we cannot thrive unless you thrive, so festive decorations, or staying up late we do all we can to make sure that our entertaining and cooking for family community is strong. and friends, we are still working to From all of your friends at OEC, provide you with the most affordable we hope you have a merry Christmas electric service. and a happy holiday season!

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contents OEC Lineman Chris Croslin recaps his year as U.S. Army Reserves Drill Sergeant of the Year

In This Issue..

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NRECA challenges EPA ruling

Leadership Summit deadline nearing for high school students

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Merry Christmas from OEC’s board & employees

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Comfort food to kick off fall

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ORU Report Co-op Connections Electrical Safety Tasty Treats Classified Ads

Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Remember to close your fireplace damper (unless a fire is burning).

Keeping the damper open is like leaving a window wide open during the winter, allowing warm air to escape through the chimney.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy

Congratulations, Harvey Davis of Norman! He is the latest winner of the Co-op News Hidden Account Number contest! See the rules on the opposite page and keep an eye out for two hidden account numbers in each issue of the Co-op News!

OPERATION

Round Up

Amber Fire Department receives new gear thanks to ORU grant

By Brianna Wall

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irefighters at Amber Fire Department will soon receive new protective gear upon receiving a $3,000 grant from the OEC Foundation’s Operation Round Up® program. The new gloves, boots, helmets and other equipment will replace the department’s current, outdated gear, which no longer meets safety requirements.

“In addition to the current equipment not meeting National Fire Protection Association standards, it no longer fits current fire department personnel,” said Brett Jones, assistant fire chief. “The only funding for this project is provided by fundraisers.

Since Amber is such a small community, the funds are limited, so we really appreciate the Operation Round Up grant.”

As some of the area’s only first responders, the department serves about 500 residents — mostly OEC members — in Grady County. The $3,000 grant will go a long way in ensuring the safety of the firefighters and those they protect.

Caring and Reaching Out for Everyone (CARE) McClain County Foster Children received a $3,500 grant at the OEC Foundation’s Oct.

26 meeting. The funds will help purchase Christmas gifts for 150 to 200 foster children in McClain County. [1820134503] “CARE and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services try to make sure the children receive three items on their wish lists,” said CARE’s Diane Skermetta. “These funds are also used to help meet the needs of the children and their families within the McClain County community throughout the year in providing items such as food, clothing and items to meet educational needs.”

In addition to the organizational grants, two individuals were granted assistance with dental work.

“We are always proud to help when and where we are needed,” said OEC Foundation Board President Joyce Wallace. “We do our best to distribute the funds provided by gracious OEC members to the best of our abilities.”

The Operation Round Up program is made possible thanks to OEC members who choose to ‘round up’ their electric bills to the nearest dollar — an average of $6 per year.

The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 10. While the application

deadline has passed, check www. okcoop.org/ORU for future meeting information. Contact Tory TedderLoffland at 217-6726 or ORU@ okcoop.org if you have questions about the program or application process.

OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 10/19/15.....................................$118,497.10 November deposit.....................$19,300.48 Interest...............................................$3.27 Checks issued...........................-$12,330.00 Approved, not paid.................-$18,641.04 Ending balance 11/11/15.......$106,829.81 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking

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

CO-OP

News

NRECA and co-ops fight EPA carbon rule in court

By Cathy Cash

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he National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and dozens of electric co-ops are challenging the Clean Power Plan in federal court, citing the Environmental Protection Agency rule’s potential to shutter coal-based generation at a high financial cost to co-ops and their members.

“The final Clean Power Plan exceeds EPA’s legal authorities and will have a significant negative impact on consumer-owners of not-for-profit co-ops across the nation. We are asking the court to put the brakes on this rule and prevent this incredible overreach from being implemented,” said Kirk Johnson, NRECA senior vice president for government relations.

“EPA’s rule provides no relief for electric cooperatives that have invested billions of dollars in power plant upgrades to meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Now, the Clean Power Plan will require many of these plants to shut down and force co-ops to build new generation or buy replacement power all at additional costs to members,” Johnson added.

NRECA is also asking the court to stay the EPA rule while it is under legal challenge “to prevent

irreparable harm” to members.

The rule was published Oct. 23 in the Federal Register and will take effect Dec. 23. Publication launched a 60-day period to legally challenge the rule in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Numerous states and other industry groups and sectors also were expected to file suit against the Clean Power Plan.

The rule, finalized in August, requires existing fossil fuel-based power plants to achieve an overall carbon dioxide reduction of 32 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. EPA set emission budgets for each state to meet

beginning in 2022.

States must submit compliance plans to EPA by September 2016 or qualify for a two-year extension. A federal plan for emission reductions will be installed where states fail to submit plans accepted by EPA. “The Clean Power Plan is costly and risky,” said Johnson. “It will force electricity price hikes on our nation’s most vulnerable citizens—those who can least afford to pay more each month—and jeopardize the reliable power supply on which the American economy depends.”

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Cathy Cash writes for Electric Co-op Today, an online publication provided by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

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YOUTH &

Leadership

Leadership Summit deadline approaching

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f you are a high school sophomore, junior or senior, OEC is looking to give you a $250 scholarship.

The annual Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives Leadership Summit gathers 30 high school students from across the state in Oklahoma City at a one-day leadership development workshop. Led by Rhett Lauback of YourNextSpeaker, LLC, the 2016 Leadership Summit is scheduled for Feb. 6. Following the workshop, parents are invited to join the attendants for an Oklahoma City Blue basketball game — the Blue is an NBA development

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league. The game will be held at the Cox Convention Center. The students will have a chance to meet the Blue team and coach, and one lucky student will have the opportunity to shoot for a $1,000 scholarship during the game’s halftime.

To enter, applicants must write a statement on their view of leadership, what skills they have and which they hope to improve upon, and what they hope to accomplish by attending this summit. Statements should be no longer than one page, double-spaced. Correct use of grammar is important.

Applicants must also complete an application and provide a resume and a letter of recommendation. See www.okcoop.org/leadershipsummit for the application and a full list of requirements.

Two students will be selected to attend the Feb. 6 workshop and will be awarded $250 scholarships.

Applications are due by 6 p.m.

Dec. 18. They may be mailed to OEC, Attn: Tory Tedder-Loffland, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK, 73070 or dropped off at OEC’s headquarters, located at 242 24th Avenue Northwest in Norman. Digital copies of all required materials may also be emailed to tory@okcoop.org.

Left: OEC’s 2014 Leadership Summit winners Ashtin Green and Alyssa Smith with workshop leader Rhett Laubach and his team; Center: A group of 2015 winners participates in a team-building exercise; Above: 2013 winner Gabrielle Catteuw shares an important part of being a leader.

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he holidays are here, and shopping for our loved ones can sometimes be a daunting task. The Co-op Connections® Program — a benefit of your co-op membership — has partnered with national retailers to offer incentive for shopping online.

By using the Cash Back Mall, you can earn cash back on purchases of more than 300 million products. To start earning your cash back rewards, visit www.connections.coop and click “Cash Back Mall.”

Follow the instructions to download the shopping assistant toolbar. This toolbar will keep track of your cash back earnings as you make online purchases at places like Best Buy, Macy’s, Target, Walmart and other big name retailers.

When creating your account, choose how you would like to receive your cash back. Options include a direct deposit into your bank account or a printed check mailed to your home. You can also choose the dollar amount at which to cash in your earnings — $15, $25 or $50.

Whether you are buying gifts for loved ones, booking a trip or treating yourself, Cash Back Mall can put money back in your pocket.

Contact us at 321-2024 if you have questions about the program or to request a replacement card. A mobile app is also available for download via the Apple App Store or Google Play. Simply search for Touchstone Shopping Assistant to begin earning cash back from your mobile device.

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ELECTRICAL

Safety

Tips for a safe & holiday season

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • December 2015

By Justin LaBerge

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he holidays are upon us.

For many, that means more celebrations with friends and family, travel, decorations, cooking and shopping. OEC wants you to stay safe during the holidays, so here are a few tips to consider as you gear up for the season.

We can’t guarantee the hustle and bustle of the season won’t leave you with a few frayed nerves, but we can certainly help you avoid frayed wires.

INSPECT YOUR SEASONAL ITEMS Many of us have treasured holiday mementos that we bring out of storage and proudly display every year. The holidays are also a time when we dust off specialized cooking gadgets that allow us to prepare our favorite seasonal treats. These items are often handed down through generations and might lack modern safety features.

Take a few moments to carefully inspect all your holiday items to ensure everything is in safe, working order. A few things to look out for include: Brittle insulation on wires Rodent damage to wires Chafed or frayed wires, especially at stress points Worn switches with the potential to short circuit Corroded metal parts Broken legs, unstable bases and other tip-over hazards

NEVER DEFEAT SAFETY DEVICES There are reasons why some devices have fuses, some plugs have three prongs instead of two and one prong is wider than the other on two-prong outlets. When those safety features get in the way of your grand holiday décor plans, you might be tempted to tamper with or defeat those features. Don’t do it! If your plugs won’t fit together, that means they’re not designed to work together.

Rather than tampering with a safety feature, find a safe solution.

LOOK UP AND LIVE When working outside with a ladder, be mindful of the location of overhead power lines. Always carry your ladder so that it is parallel to the ground. Before placing your ladder in an upright position, look around to ensure you are a safe distance from any power lines.

BEWARE OF POWER LINES THROUGH TREES Over time, tree branches can grow around power lines running along the street and to your home. If those branches come in contact with power lines, they can become energized, too.

If your holiday plans call for stringing lights through trees, this can create a safety hazard. If you notice tree limbs that are too close to electric lines, contact OEC. STAY AWAY FROM THE SERVICE CONNECTION The overhead wire bringing power from the utility pole to your house is

dangerous. You should treat this line the same way you’d treat any other power line on our system. Maintain a safe distance – even if that means a small gap in the perfect gingerbread house outline of lights. If you must perform work close to your service entrance, contact OEC. READ THE FINE PRINT If you take a few minutes to read and understand the specifications and limitations of your lights and other electrified holiday decorations, you can save yourself a great deal of work and frustration in the long run.

For example, the tag at the end of an extension cord will tell you if it’s rated for outdoor use, whether it will remain flexible in cold temperatures and how much energy it can safely handle. Similarly, holiday lights will tell you how many strings can be safely linked together.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE KIDS…AND PETS If you have small children, you’ve probably spent a great deal of time making sure every square inch of your home is childproof. Every cabinet is locked and every outlet is covered. But sometimes the joy of celebrating the holidays with our little ones makes us a little less vigilant about electrical safety. Make sure your holiday décor receives the same level of safety scrutiny you apply to all of the permanent items in your home. Curious and mischievous pets can present similar challenges. Make sure Fluffy isn’t nibbling on all those extra wires or using your tree as her personal back scratcher or jungle gym. [5308313603]

Justin LaBerge 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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EXTENSION CORDS ARE TEMPORARY When you asked your teacher for an extension on your term paper, it was a one-time thing, right? The same holds true for extension cords.

They are designed for temporary use and should never be used as a permanent or long-term solution.

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FEATURE

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Staff Sgt. ­— and OEC lineman — Chris Croslin completes yearlong Drill Sergeant of the Year duties

By Brianna Wall

Army Staff Sgt. — and OEC lineman ­— Chris Croslin (left) brings a group of soldiers to present arms during reveille on Fort McCoy, Wis., June 19, 2015.

U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

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hat a year.”

That’s how Chris Croslin summed up the year following his tour of duties as Drill Sergeant of the Year for the United States Army Reserves.

Earning the title was quite a feat in itself – Croslin studied when he wasn’t working as an apprentice lineman – but Croslin had no idea the impact he would have on both the drill sergeant program and the lives of incoming recruits.

“I was awarded Drill Sergeant of the Year by

Commanding General Ray Odierno last fall,” said Croslin. “Since then, it’s been a whirlwind of events, program development and recruiting.”

Among the activities he’s taken part in throughout the past year, Croslin said the All-American Bowl was one of the most memorable.

Nine soldiers joined Croslin as “soldier mentors” at the 2015 bowl game in San Antonio, Texas, where 60 of the selected high school football players were either already committed to joining the Army or would soon be making their decisions.

“We attended some of their practices and showed them the importance of leadership and sacrifice,” Croslin said. “Some of the recruits announced at the game they would be enlisting, which was pretty cool.”

Croslin then traveled back to Washington, D.C. to shoot a recruitment commercial for the Armed Forces Network, which plays at military bases overseas.

“The commercial was something I had never done before, but it was fun,” he said. “It’s used to recruit current active duty soldiers who are about to come home and go into the Reserves to enter drill sergeant school.”

Following the commercial shoot, Croslin competed in the 2015 Bataan Memorial Death March at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. He then moved to Fort Sill in Lawton, where he spent six months helping develop a prep program for the Army Reserves’ drill sergeant school.

“Most of my time at Fort Sill was spent developing tasks for future sergeants competing for Drill Sergeant of the Year,” said Croslin. “Sergeants going through drill sergeant school have to compete in up to four different levels throughout the program. It was a challenge coming up with tasks that would ensure the best of the best would be selected.”

Croslin, along with 2014 Active Duty Drill Sergeant of the Year Staff Sgt. Jonathan Miller, designed and oversaw the 2015 Drill Sergeant of the Year competition in Fort Jackson, S.C. Coincidentally, he handed over the title of Army Reserves Drill Sergeant of the Year to a fellow Oklahoman – Staff Sgt. Mark Mercer, of Mustang.

“While I am proud to have represented the Army Reserves and drill sergeants in that capacity, I am glad to be home for the foreseeable future,” said Croslin, who is excited to spend more time with his 4-year-old daughter, Adlee. “She just started taking dance lessons, and she loves it. I can’t wait to sit in the crowd and cheer her on.”

For now, it’s back to linework as Croslin joined his underground construction crew in October upon returning home. He admits he enjoyed the pomp and circumstance that came along with such a prestigious title but is glad to be back at OEC. “This is home, and I love what I do,” he said.

What a year, indeed.

2015 Board of Trustees

Verle Barnes

Frank Wilson

38 years District 7

Rusty Grissom 14 years District 3

37 years District 5

Bob Usry 11 years District 8

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OEC Senior Management

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Max Meek

40 years CEO & General Manager

John Spencer 35 years VP of Metering

John Jensen 18 years District 6

Mike Argo 9 years District 1

Ronnie Grover 16 years District 4

Percy Moreu 4 years District 2

Ronnie Tharp 4 months District 9

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at OEC

Randy Simmons 33 years VP of Operations

Jonna Buck

23 years VP of Administration

Patrick Grace

15 years VP of Engineering/Asst. Mgr.

Brad Collins

Terry Henderson

Danny Watters

Harlen Fipps

Mike Hooper

Mike Buck

Bryan Hurst

Thom Prince

36 years Journeyman Power Lineman

36 years Manager of Field Design

36 years District Lineman

36 years Service Technician

33 years Advisor to VP of Operations

33 years Manager of Automation

33 years Locator Technician

Gary Jones

Bernard Rabbitt

Rick Beaulieu 32 years Lead Field Design

James Long

32 years Manager of Loss Control

Frankie Hyde

Phillip Miller

Kent Henderson

Stan Ledgerwood

32 years District Lineman

31 years Fleet Coordinator

32 years Lead Field Design

31 years District Lineman

31 years District Lineman

31 years Manager of Member Services

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36 years Chief Meter Tech

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RJ Mapes

31 years Manager of Residential Accts.

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Bob Rogers

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Shane Stuart

Randy Harnsberger

31 years Mgr. of Underground Const.

30 years Manager of Key Accounts

Marty Hayes

Edith Ratcliff

Linda Blackburn

30 years Supervisor of Customer Svc.

Joe Tarp

30 years Manager of IT Services

30 years Manager of Maintenance

26 years Sr. Accounting Specialist

23 years Manager of Overhead Const.

Tina Serlo

22 years Computer Mapping Coordinator

Pat Brown

21 years Sr. Billing Analyst

Jeff Daniels

Waylon McClellan

Amy McElhany

Thad Peterson

Clifford Madden

David Ellis

20 years Manager of Customer Service

19 years Manager of Engineering Svcs.

21 years District Lineman

19 years District Lineman

21 years Apprentice Meter Tech

19 years Lead Logistics & Transf. Tech

Shane Dominey

Frank Shepherd

Janet Maginnis

Clifford Chastain

Lorin Brown

Jimmie Turnpaugh 16 years Apprentice Meter Tech

Randy White

15 years Journeyman Power Lineman

Derec Janaway

15 years Journeyman Power Lineman

Joe Bartram

Ryan Blackburn 15 years Manager of Logistics

Kirk Gless

15 years Journeyman Power Lineman

Cyndee Lewis

Ryan Spears

Wes White

Casey Cochnauer

Cheryl Allen

18 years Service Technician

16 years Lead Logistics & Transf. Tech

15 years Journeyman Meter Tech

14 years Lead Field Design

17 years HR Administrator

13 years Journeyman Power Lineman

16 years District Lineman

14 years Sr. Billing Analyst

13 years AMI Coordinator

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14 years Journeyman Power Lineman

18 years Lead Field Design

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Jenni Smith

13 years Manager of Enterprise Apps

Amanda Dierking

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Sara Thomas 13 years Staff Accountant

12 years Vegetation Mgmt Foreman

Nathan Heft

Joe Torres

Matt Montgomery

13 years Sr. Engineering Associate

David Moore

12 years Accounting Specialist

12 years Journeyman Power Lineman

12 years Manager of Vegetation Mgmt

12 years Lead Logistics & Transf Tech

Brandy Miller

Joe Anderson 11 years Lead Field Design

Marty Hyde

11 years Journeyman Power Lineman

Stephanie Canida

11 years Work Order Coordinator

Lori Hulse

Brad Keener

Kari Manning

Clint Mobley

11 years AMI Coordinator

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Christa Spears

11 years Control Room Operator

10 years IT Systems Engineer

10 years Sr. Customer Svc Associate

10 years Journeyman Power Lineman

Travis Beverly 9 years District Lineman

James Jeffries

Richard Jackson

Derek Looper

9 years Journeyman Power Lineman

9 years IT Systems Engineer

Ryan Frazier

Heather Herren

9 years Control Room Operator

9 years Journeyman Power Lineman

9 years Journeyman Power Lineman

Tory Tedder-Loffland

8 years Education & Outreach Coord.

Jeremy Burson

Jimmy Helm

Chris Slaughter

Jeanie Lee

Jake Calvert

8 years Lead Field Design

8 years Journeyman Power Lineman

8 years Sr. Customer Svc. Associate

8 years Journeyman Power Lineman

Scott Ray

Brianna Wall

Bobby Herring

Tracy Mowdy

8 years Apprentice Field Design

7 years Editorial & Events Coord.

7 years District Lineman

7 years Staff Attorney

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8 years Auto Mechanic

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Daniel Lofland

7 years Journeyman Power Lineman

Tim Ferree

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Brittany McCorkle

7 years Journeyman Power Lineman

6 years Sr. Engineering Associate

Brad Scott

6 years Journeyman Power Lineman

6 years Journeyman Power Lineman

Travis Barton

6 years Journeyman Power Lineman

Amanda Hardy 5 years HR Administrator

5 years Loss Control Coordinator

Chris Croslin

Joshua Langford 4 years Application Developer

Matthew Caldwell

4 years Journeyman Power Lineman

Jarrod Simmons

4 years Journeyman Vegetation Mgmt

Mike Lee

Nick Shumaker

Vu Nguyen

Andrew Dryanski

4 years Apprentice Power Lineman

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Brad Hunter

3 years Apprentice Power Lineman

3 years Electrical Engineer

3 years IT Systems Engineer

Chad Morrow

2 years Data Analyst

William Green

2 years Control Room Operator

Preston O’Brien

Weston Powell

Buddy Byrd

Nate Hulse

2 years Control Room Operator

2 years Auto Mechanic

Travis Danley

1 year Apprentice Vegetation Mgmt

1 year Mgr Business & Member Svcs

1 year Apprentice Power Lineman

Justin Goss

1 year Control Room Operator

Shawn McElhiney

Chyla Hall

Candace McManus

Shain Brown

Aaron Criswell

1 year Logistics Technician

1 year Asst Control Room Operator

11 months Vegetation Coordinator

11 months Apprentice Vegetation Mgmt

Erin McKnight

Tim Gilbert

Cesar Alvarez Rosado

Zaine LaFerney

11 months Customer Service Associate

11 months Groundman

10 months Electrical Engineer

9 months Aprentice Power Lineman

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1 year Customer Service Associate

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Travis Jones

8 months Apprentice Power Lineman

Clint Yeary

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3 months Groundman

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Kyle Wines

Keela Clark

Autumn McMahon

Joshua Hindman

8 months Assistant Auto Mechanic

3 months Community Relations Coord.

6 months Clerk

3 months Groundman

Brent Glover

5 months Apprentice Power Lineman

Maegan Bohon

2 months Customer Service Associate

Tasty Treats

Can you believe

By Brianna Wall it’s already time for another Christmas? It’s true that you aked otato oup don’t know how quickly time 6 peeled and washed red potatoes, cubed flies until you 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar 1/4 minced white onion 1/4 tsp salt have a child and 2 cloves minced garlic 1/4 tsp seasoned salt watch him or her 2 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp black pepper grow like a weed.

1/4 cup chopped bacon or bacon bits 1/2 tsp Tony Chachere’s creole seasoning 1 can chicken broth This Christmas 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 cup heavy cream will be pretty special to me and Add potatoes and chicken broth to medium pot and bring to boil. my husband, as we Add butter, onion, garlic, and bacon to small sauce pan. Sauté on medium heat until onions celebrate it with our are translucent. Add heavy cream to sauce pan and bring to boil. first child, 6-month-old Pour sauce pan ingredients into potato pot and stir.

Bryson (I couldn’t resist Add salt, seasoned salt, pepper, creole and itailian seasoning to mixture. sharing a photo). It will Let boil until potatoes are tender. also be memorable because Add cheese to mixture and stir until melted our 15-month-old nephew is now old enough to play in the boxes with the wrapping paper and tissue paper. After all, kids hicken ortilla oup make Christmas more fun, right?

2 cans chicken broth This month, I’m veering away 2 cans white chicken from traditional holiday recipes and 1 10 oz. can Cream of Chicken soup sharing two of my favorite soups to 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes sip when the weather turns cold. My with green chilies husband’s potato soup is wonderful, 1 cup skim milk as is my mom’s chicken tortilla soup.

12 oz. light Velveeta cheese 1/2 cup onions, diced They’re perfect when cuddling with 1 tsp garlic powder loved ones on a cold winter day, 1 to 2 tsp chili powder possibly beside a fire while watching 1 tsp salt holiday classics or reading Christmas 1/2 tsp black pepper stories.

3 flour tortillas, torn in pieces If you have recipes you would like to share, send them to OECNews@ Toss all ingredients into a crock pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 okcoop.org. Thank you for reading hours, stirring occasionally. and have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

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

Autos, Parts & Accessories • ‘08 Ford Ranger regular cab, white, A/C, manual trans, bed liner & roll-n-lock cover, 113k miles, $3,300. 615-9923 • ‘96 Black Chevy S-14 p/u, 140k Mi, not been driven in several years, $1,500 obo. 659-5681.

• Auto trans ’99 F150, $85, FEA95-04 S-10 p/u or Blazer, $350, bed95-04 S-10, $125; 2 gooseneck plates, $30 ea. 5733284 or 201-1259.

• F150 hitch & bumper, ’09-’15; Tundra hitch & bumper, ’07’13. 343-0119, evening.

• ‘48 Ford convertible, yellow w/white top, $20,000 OBO; ‘04 HD Springer softail black motorcycle 3500mi, $10,000; ‘09 HD Road King Classic black 7650mi, $12,000 or both bikes for $19,000. 447-3017.

• ‘08 Mustang factory grey/ silver, 17x8 Bullitt rims, Nexen N3000 275/45/17 tires w/less than 2000 mi, chrome lugnuts w/locks, ‘05-’14 V6’s and GTs, $600. 623-4824.

• ‘06 Nissan Frontier PU, 6spd manual, matching campershell, 159k, runs great, $5900; ‘00 Chevy Tahoe, 96k, garage kept, leather, exc cond, 1owner, $6700, Newcastle. 823-8370.

• Good work truck w/curr tag, 1owner, hwy miles, good air, good 10ply tires, tilt, good int no rips/tears, auto 4.7 Triton V8 eng, rebuilt trans, tow pkg, $5000 OBO. 795-7545 • ‘66 Chevelle SS396 convertible, totally restored; ‘70 Nova, 95% restored, must sell. 642-1180.

• ‘97 white Chevrolet 2500, 3/4 Ton, long bed, standard cab, 5-speed, 5.7 or 350 eng, $3000.

485-9474.

• ’07 Chrysler LHS, V6, 3.0, runs&drives great, 4dr leather seats, good tires, clean, $1295.

321-4980.

SLATE SEPTIC SERVICE

Tank pumping & installing • Dozer & backhoe dirt work

X # mos. pd.

= $__________ (Total )

• ’00 Mercury Grand Marquis, 73k, garage-kept, loaded, exc cond, $5,000. 329-4562.

• ’14 Nissan Xterra, 12K mi, $21,895, steps & tow pkg, Tuttle. 550-0387.

Farm & Equipment • I buy tractors, running or not.

527-9457 or 208-1089.

• Wanted: Salvage tractors, 2or4wd, int’l model JD or int’l combines, quick response.

352-4816.

• ‘51 Farmall Super A tractor, includes a Woods belly mower, runs good, $2,450. 812-2141 or 570-8608.

Tinhorns R Us 5% Taxes

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Buy direct from the Manufacturers!

Manufacturers of Culvert Pipe

(405) 381-4044 35 years experience

872-9390

Fax: (405) 381-5181

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

TinhornsRus@gmail.com

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Classified Advertisements • ’99 New Holland model 1920 32hp diesel, 4x4, 12spd, 938hrs w/7308frt end loader, box blade & 6’landpride finish mower, 1owner. 922-7653.

• ’50 AC Allis Chalmer, 6’disc, 2bottom plow, brushhog, needs head gasket, make offer.

590-7422.

• Cub Int’l Harvester w/woods belly mower, 17hp, runs great, $1800 obo. 737-1398.

• Rebuilt ’48 Ford 8N tractor, runs good, everything works, good tires, new brakes, $3,500 cash. 306-6595.

• Craftsman 54”lawn tractor, 26hp, twin cyl, auto trans, low hrs, only used 2seasons, exc maint and cond, $1900, pd $3000 new. 902-0472.

• ’74 John Deere 350-B dozer, $9,000. 527-6290 or 202-1050.

• MF40 tractor w/78”W bucket, old tractor but beefy, have lifted airplane on trlr w/it, $6300 cash. 381-9338.

• Structural pipe, H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-8906.

Furniture & Appliances • Lane brand twinsize sofabed, ottoman w/storage, earth tone, exc cond, nonsmoking seller no pets, $400 total. 691-2509.

• 10 pc vintage dining room set in rock maple, oval/rd table w/2 leaves, 6chairs incl captain’s and mate, lazy Susan & protective pad, hutch & china cabinet, exc cond, $495. 830-8970.

• Helmers antique dining room table, 58”x42” w4-7” leaves, 6chairs, matching buffet, good cond, over 100yrs old, $500.

288-6234.

Hay & Firewood • Think firewood, think 314RUSS (7877).

• Firewood, 91st S Sunnylane.

314-7877.

• We always have firewood.

314-7877.

• Moore Firewood, 9100 S Sunnylane. 314-7877.

• Bermuda hay, small square bales, sprayed & fert, $8/bale out of the barn, call or text.

990-7827.

• Bermuda Grass hay 4x5 rd bales, sprayed & fert, $50/bale, will load, call or text. 990-7827.

• Exc quality horse/cattle hay, no weeds or stickers, Cox City/ Rush Springs area, $50/bale, net wrapped. 381-4243.

• 4’x5’ Bermuda grass mix round bales, 2/bale minimum, $30/ bale, will load. 620-1499.

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

• 5x6rd bales, sprayed, Bermuda, 2mixed grasses, will load, lv msg. 623-7478.

• Bermuda grass 4x5, netwrapped hay, in the barn, never wet, one or more OK, $55. 387-5249.

• Several cords cut wood, some better burners than others, all stacked, free to first to haul it off, Norman. 364-5408 or 208-1203.

• Firewood, $35/rick. 527-0257.

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

• Needed someone to cut down blackjack trees, free for the firewood, several sizes to choose from, some dead some alive. 831-2242.

• Rough cut, black walnut wood, $6 & $10 board foot, various lengths & widths; Sturdy MH steps, 4ft Wx3 1/2ft H, 6 steps, steps are 5ft wide, $200.

642-7192.

• ASCA reg Australian Shepherds, fat healthy pups w/champ bloodlines, exc temperament for pet/work/show. 392-3602 or damcofarm.com.

• 8month old nice Boer ram, ready for your herd. 329-0721 or 642-8136.

• Big beautiful billy, 20mos old, sired 4 doelings/2bucklings in March, all paints or dapples, carries the color gene, very tame&friendly, 100% Boer w/ no papers. 795-0852.

• Beautiful mini horses, reg for show/pets many to choose from, 1black & white gelding pulls a cart, come pick out your Christmas pony. 850-0847.

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

207-8906.

Livestock & Pets

• Ellageo babylock Model ESg embroidery/sewing machine, 107 programmed stitches, has been a fantastic machine, paid $4,000, will take no less than $500. 872-0355.

• Vintage pump organ & swivel seat, $150; ‘40’s baby crib, perfect for visiting grandbaby, $50; 35 mm Olympus SLR cameras and lenses, best offer.

329-4387.

• 1-yr-old Orange Citrus Leatherback Bearded Dragon, beautiful, low-maint pet, $125; X-Large Habitat • Kitties for free, just in time for Xmas, born Oct 15, m&f, grey and white tabbys. 535-8858.

Miscellaneous

TREE STUMP GRINDING Call Steve 405-609-7794

stumpgrindingokc.com

www.okcoop.org

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Classified Advertisements • Mitsubishi 46”color TV, fully functional, Hi Def capable, cable ready, free to first caller, will take 2 people and a pickup to load. 329-2937.

• Resthaven Memory Gardens spaces 3&r, lot 262, Garden of Valor, $4,000. 386-6995.

• Concrete mixer $250; Planer $350; ½” drill $25; Shop vac $30; Gas edger $75; B&D saw $25; Finish mower $500; drill press $75; Propane heater $85; Small A/C $50; 2 elec heaters $25 ea. 381-3752.

• Large and tall men’s clothing, numerous shirts, short & long sleeve, work/dress pants, shoes and 4 very nice heavy jackets.

392-2130.

• Whites V3i metal detector, top of the line, w/ accessories, like new, box, manual & more, $800 obo, possible partial trade for ham radio gear. 641-7582.

• Hoyt-Rebel XT compound bow w/quick release, broad head arrows, $200. Kenneth, 213-9392.

• Honda HRX-217 lawnmower, elec start, bag/mulch, 21” cut, self-prop, $450 cash. 692-5832.

• Vietnam era ak47, great cond, $1100; AR15, Great cond $1200. xdrone.us or 386-7287.

• Ruger stainless.357, 5shot rev, ec, $550; Sig Sauer .22 auto, Mosquito, $350, Colt Mustang .380 auto, , $675; Echo trimmer, $100; TroyBilt w/trimmer plus more attach, $150. 620-5238.

• 5.59 acres on Hwy 9; Rose Rocks wanted; Have trees to trade for tree spade work; Oil & gas royalties or mineral rights wanted. 802-4227.

• 250 1.5 coilsprings & 1.5 longsprings, #1other assorted traps mills vibrating knife, raccoon flesher&electric brush.

306-9566.

• 2 childrens dollhouses w/lots of wood furniture for each, great gift for Xmas, $75 & $100.

408-9048.

• 35’Keystone Outbak ’11, like new, 4slideouts, 1br/1ba, 42” retractable TV/DVD, security system, central stereo, $24,200.

698-1998.

• White vinyl thermal windows, all 6’tall, fixed, several of each, 16”-18”, $75 ea, 22”,24”-36”, $100 ea. 364-3699.

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

207-8906.

• Black Max 3 HP air compressors; Can sit with elders. 794-0264 or 434-3881.

• Professional grade 40”table saw w/2extensions 44” rails, 2hp, on castors, $300; Shopmaster 10” radial saw, $125; 9”miter saw, Rockwell on stand, $125.

392-2130.

• Precor EFX 5.25 elliptical machine w/heart monitor, exc cond, $1,500. 620-1499.

• Manufactured home, ’02, 28x60, 2 ¼ a, $90,000, $58,000 4br, needs minor work, Little Axe. 305-4272.

• 100 guns, 100 silver coins, 10,000 rounds misc ammo, 5,000 JTS structural oilfield pipe. Branchauction.com.

• Rare ‘70s T40 elect bass guitar; 20ga JR Topper shotgun; Mendoza air rifle, interchangeable barrel system/ scope; Deering good times elec banjo. 684-0348.

• C&M 5’x10’ cargo trlr, bulldog hitch, brakes, spare, nice, $900 cash; Wanted: elec or hand operated corn grinder.

872-3716.

• 10” Craftsman radial arm saw, $125; New 3”water pump w/ all papers, gas powered, $450.

745-7144.

• HD883, very clean, nice xmas gift, 20,000mi, $5,000, text for pics. 650-7085.

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.”

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• Covered service body, $400; 18hp Kohler eng, $300; Enclosed trlr, needs tires, $800; Fert spreader, $300; 3HDtool boxes, $400; 2fan med temp evap co 1-$300. 250-4439.

• Love sewing, fabrics by bolt or yard, cottons, denims, quilt blocks and more, $1-$5/yd, Karen for apt. 387-5730.

• Engine stand, $50. 381-2375.

• Plastic 55gal barrel, burn barrels, $5; Feed barrels, $15.

999-6061.

• ’02 Chopper style motorcycle w/100Ci Revtech eng, nice; 14’ trampoline w/poles for netting; 52”Samsung HDTV w/swivel stand; 4ea claw food bathtubs; 36”x80”wolid core wooden front door. 392-2931.

• Rem Auto 16ga w/2barrels, $700; Rem models-10 magnum 10 ga 3 ½” w/extra barrel, $950 obo, new in box. 550-4614.

• Wheelchair or scooter carrier for class2 bumper hitch, heavy duty, custom made. 425-4869.

• Tube type fishing float w/hard rubber waders, $20; Fiberglass auto ramps, $15. 387-3798.

• Designer bags, shoes, vintage clothes, hats, bags, jewelry, lots of boots, men cowboy, women dress & cowboy boots.

392-4892.

Jeffrey Fence & Welding

35 yrs Experience Pipe fence, Pipe & cable, Entry Ways and gates, Working pens, Chain Link. (Res. & Com.) All Types of Fence & Repairs

405-527-5152

Classified Advertisements • Antique clawfoot bathtub; Stainless steel turkey fryer; Twin bed, dresser & nightstand; new bedspread, linens, etc, wood custom table. 392-4892.

• 6-5x5x3/8x20ft angle, $100 ea; 2-4x12x1/4 Ibeam, $120 ea; Misc I beam, $5/ft; 17”x1/2pipe 16ft L, cash only. 392-4796.

• Cordless drill, comes w/ charger&case, needs new batt, good cond, $10; Solid wood chair, nice suite for teenager, size 38S. 924-0541.

• 8ftx16ft solar collector, 8plate glass 4ftx8ft panels, good for solar or greenhouse. 321-7843.

Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats • ’97 Cavalier MH, lot 109 Canadian Shores, Norman, 16x80, 3bd/2ba, 2sheds, recent air & shingles inside, completely refurbished, must see, no owner financing, reduced to $35k.

Travis, 659-4700.

• ’01 Pursuit MH, 34ft, 8liter eng, slide, 34,000miles, ex lrg fridge, couch, bed, owner ordered new, $30k, selling due to illness.

732-8937.

• ‘07 Catamaran Lightning custom 27ft, exc cond, 496 Chevy, stainless steel prop, 59 hrs, very fast, smooth ride, includes custom trlr. 802-2575.

• Gray enclosed trlr, 18ft, ramp door, like new, $4,700; 18ft enclosed trlr, onan generator air, ramp door, insulated, $3,700. 618-5232.

• Keystone Passport Ultra Lite RV, 32’, 289ORL @ 12’ slideout, 2dr, exc cond. 387-5822.

• ’70 Tepee 8x12 RV, $700.

206-7314.

Real Estate • For help selling your home on an acreage, contact Metro Brokers Acreage Specialist, www.LocateMyDreamHome. com, call or text (405)417-1849 to get started today.

• 4bd/2ba on 4 acres w/pond, newly remodeled, lg master closet, new carpet, wood flooring, new fixtures, fireplace, appliances, 2dr shop w/elect, Tuttle Schools, much more.

Rhonda, 473-1667.

• 10 acres, covered in trees, square lot, fenced on 3sides, 25 miles SE of Norman, Etowah and Fishmarket Rd, $28,000 firm. 364-1586.

• Lake Eufaula close to dam, ‘12 MH, 100’x300’ lot, 30x50’ insulated steel bldg, cellar, much more. 802-2575.

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

207-8906.

• Best view out of back porch in OKC, 3,300sf, 5bed/3.5 bath, 4 car, 5 acres, $487,000. Seth, 306-0245.

Beautiful 4bed, 2.5bath home in Oakdale Park, 2660sqft for $275,000. Seth, 306-0245.

• Ft Cobb Lake house, Crows Roost area, 2 bed, furnished, 2 lots, new metal roof, garage, carport, 2 PWC on double trlr, $62,500. 623-4231.

• .6 acre in Tecumseh, good building site, all city utilities, 914 E Walnut St, priced to sell, $12,500. 365-6335.

• Trailer w/2slideouts on 2lots, River Oaks, Eufaula, $27,000 or trade for livestock, vehicles or hunting land. 447-8979.

• 2 acres in Pink, fenced, $9,900.

314-7877.

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.

• Active Adult Tours to Washington DC, Mackinac Island, Hot Springs, & San Antonio, 2016, unbeatable prices, www. happytravelertours.com or Emily. 612-2660.

• Dobro workshop, 4-5 pm, Jamming 5-9:15 pm, Concert 6:30 pm, Dec 12, 3 bands on stage w/jamming rooms, 3925 SE 29, Del City; Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society, nonprofit org; $8; GOBMS members, $5; Group rates avail. 677-7515.

Wanted • Ham radio, shortwave gear & antennas, older OK. 641-7582.

• Retired FAA employee looking for part-time morning work, machinist for 35yrs, open to any employment. 922-3729.

• Phaff sewing machine in good condition, reasonable priced.

794-2672.

• Total gym exercise machine, also hand gun, pistol. 590-6313.

• Lawn mowers, running or not.

738-4138.

• Cars, trucks, SUVs, running or not, not titles OK. 537-9788.

• I buy old cars, trucks, RVs & busses to scrap. 314-7877.

• Help wanted at firewood lot, 91st S Sunnylane. 314-7877.

Greg Moore Excavation & Backhoe Service

Complete price before we start • No surprises • Small jobs welcome

388-5430 • Septic system installation since 1977

®

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

LIFE • HOME • AUTO • ANNUITIES BUSINESS • FARM • COMMERCIAL

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

Office:

1311 N. Porter Avenue Norman, OK 73071

Bus: (405) 329-1830 www.okcoop.org

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Classified Advertisements • Old Barbie dolls, clothes and accessories from 1959 to 1973.

250-3394.

Business • Thunderbird Concrete Services: Specializing in shop pads, driveways, patios, etc.

667-8558.

• Little Axe Tree Services: 667-8558.

• For your new affordable home: Contact austingc.com.

405-505-8233.

• Privacy fences, tree removal, tractor work: Brushhog, box blade, driveway repair, dirt & gravel work, yard cleanup, haul off, call for estimate. 872-9576 or 365-6875.

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

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

• Wood’s Tree Service: Trimming and removal, reasonable and experienced and insured, free estimates. Jason Wood, 371-1961.

• Give Us For Christmas: If you know someone who needs help with home repairs, give them a helpful gift. We do all home repairs, paint, floors, sheetrock, decks you name it. We take credit cards. Austin Construction.

505-8233.

• Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-8906.

• 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.

• Computer & Phone Lines: Offduty 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. 245-5502 or 381-2007.

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

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

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.

550-5652

364-1001 or

khyde@bobusry.com

Finest installers in the business since 1978 Awnings

Siding

Carports

Guttering

Patio Covers

Windows

Mobile Home Skirting Damaged Siding Repair

405-364-0098 hurstsiding@yahoo.com

WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMS

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

CASH LOANS ON QUALITY GUNS

WANTED

QUICK CASH LOANS ON MOST FIREARMS

Hurst Siding Co.

573-0250

Your Friendly & Respectable, Junkman since 1993, Mark Grider

WINCHESTERS, COLT, BROWNING, and other Guns

WE BUY GUNS

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

376-3833

Tue-Sat 9-6 • 126 W Hwy 152

CONFIDENTIAL COURTEOUS SERVICE

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• 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.

• Timber Tree Service: We would like to wish all our loyal customers a very happy and joyous holiday season. Call 392-2399 for all your tree and property needs. Randy and Kelly McCarter.

• Burnetts Auto: 10919 Cemetery Rd, just east of 108th north side, would like be your repair and service shop on domestic, import, motorhomes, ATVs, riding mowers, Jim or Brian.

872-1800.

• Larry’s Lawn Mower Repair Service: Will pick up repair and return reasonable rates.

219-8989.

• Morgan Wright Trucking: Dirt, sand, gravel, top soil, road repair, bobcat work. 501-2099.

• All types of home repairs: paint, tile, sheetrock, 23yrs experience.

We also build buildings and homes, go to austingc.com.

405-505-8233.

• Any type of home improvements: Tile, sheetrock, laminate, paint, austingc.com.

405-505-8233.

• 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.

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

226-2930.

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

• 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.

Stump Grinding Oklahoma 405-496-3599 Dennis Edwards

Serving Central Oklahoma www.stumpgrindok.com dennis@stumpgrindok.com

Narrow enough to get through most gates

Fully Insured Credit Cards Accepted

J & J Livestock Commission Company 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

Classified Advertisements • Argo Enterprises: siding, windows, roofing, construction, new homes, room additions, patio covers, carports, replacement windows, 25yrs experience. 2555553 or 329-0553.

• Bob’s Dozer Service & Dump Truck: House pads, dirt, gravel, sand, concrete. Licensed, bonded & insured. 35yrs experience.

620-4371.

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

• 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.

• Welding shop: mobile, gates, fence, pipe entrance, free estimates. 640-9520.

• Tractor work: driveway repair & rock or dirt ditches & tinhorns, brush hog, free estimates.

640-9520.

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

• Have Mop, Will Travel: Elizabeth Johnson, house cleaning & private health care, 25 years experience & references, provide background check & fingerprints. 820-9587.

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

Glen, 623-5035.

• 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, 329-2230 or 779-5362.

• 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.

• New listing in Martingale Estates: In Goldsby/Washington, beautiful views on 2 acres. Pat w/ CB, 823-0644.

• 20 acres w/5 acre pond: Cabin & Shed are “as is”, fenced, located east of Lexington & great for fishing & hunting enthusiasts.

Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• Only $130,000 for cute, newer brick home: In Noble that backs to greenbelt, has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2car & 2sheds & lg covered patio. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• Just $59,900 for remodeled central Norman home: W/new windows, roof, paint, flooring, cabinets, appliances and newer central heat/air. Must see. Pat w/ CB, 823-0644.

• Almost 1 acre lot in Spencer off 52nd & Post: For $7,500. Pat w/ CB, 823-0644.

• Crystal Lakes beautiful one owner home: On ½ acre w/4bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 living, 2dining, study&backs to greenbelt for private backyard.

Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• $249,900 for totally remodeled campus home: With 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 2 car, new granite, flooring, windows, paint, just like new. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• $124,900 for 2100 sf Norman home: With 4 or 5 bedrooms, 2baths, 2living & study, has new carpet & paint. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

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