Oklahoma Electric Co-op News February 2016

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Thousands lose power as Goliath marches through Oklahoma

Volume 64, Issue 8

February 2016

Also inside Members donate over $220,000 to ORU in 2015 p. 4

Energy Camp contest open to area eighth graders p. 8

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 .......................Patrick Grace VP of Engineering.................Thad Peterson 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 $150

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.

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 Patrick Grace, Chief Executive Officer

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t’s been a whirlwind few months help them thrive through economic around here with ice storms and development ventures, school management transitions, and sponsorships and more. We are also I’m excited to be working with a focusing more on the next generation great group of employees. If there’s of OEC members, so be sure to anything you can be sure of, it’s the watch the Youth & Leadership page employees and their dedication for upcoming opportunities for the to you – our members – and their students in our service area. commitment to serving you yearYou should be very proud of the round, not just during natural team in place at your cooperative. disasters.

We go to great lengths to ethically Transition in leadership serve our members, and in can bring uncertainties, a world of wrongful acts but I truly strive for the and poor business practices, continuation of a smooth rest assured OEC and its and well-functioning employees do it right. We cooperative the membership double and triple check has always known. We are our actions at every turn experiencing not only a and strive to ensure our transition in management, members get the most If there’s but also in the co-op as a reliable service and the anything you whole. Those hired in the highest quality of employees. can be sure 1980s during a huge growth I think it’s telling of the of, it’s the period are hanging up their co-op that during one of the employees and hard hats and entering a biggest natural disasters in their dedication new chapter in their lives: our history, we underwent a to you – our retirement. Decades of skills change in leadership and it members ... and knowledge are leaving was hardly noticed. That is a the co-op as fast as we can testament to our employees hire a new generation of employees. and to my predecessor, Max Meek. I With that said, it’s an exciting am truly honored and humbled to time not only for employees at follow Max in this role. As a great OEC, but also for members. We are leader of the co-op for over 40 years, looking forward to the exploration he certainly leaves some big shoes of new programs, as well as the to fill. With that said, I am humbled advancement of the tried and true and excited to lead a fantastic programs like Youth Tour, PrePaid group of employees and a great and the rebate program. You will be organization. Now, let’s hope the seeing a lot more of OEC in your Oklahoma weather gives us a break communities this year, as we seek to in the disasters!

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Second ice storm of the year means more damage, outages for OEC members

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OEC’s digital tools offer convenience on-the-go

2016 Leadership Summit awards scholarship recipients

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Top five energy users identified by Energy Information Agency

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OEC’s outage map keeps you up-to-date

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ORU Report Youth & Leadership Electrical Safety Legislative Look Tasty Treats Classified Ads

Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Consider purchasing rechargeable batteries, which are more cost effective than disposable batteries. In the U.S. alone, more energy-efficient battery chargers could save families more than $170 million annually.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy

Safety tips for using space heaters and electric blankets

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OPERATION

Round Up

OEC members donate over $228,500 to Operation Round Up in 2015

By Brianna Wall

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ear-end numbers are coming in for the OEC Foundation, Inc. and OEC’s members’ generosity shines bright as they collectively donated over $228,500 to the Operation Round Up® program in 2015 just by rounding up their electric bills.

“I speak for the entire board when I send my sincere thanks to all OEC members who donate a few cents every month to help make a difference in the lives of others,” said Joyce Wallace, OEC Foundation, Inc. board president. “This is the perfect example of the impact that can be made when a number of people donate a small amount to a big cause.”

The Operation Round Up program is known for assisting both nonprofit organizations and individuals in OEC’s seven county service territory. Grants are issued each month following an application process and board review.

Founded by a South Carolina electric cooperative in 1989, Operation Round Up and its concept of rounding up electric bills to the nearest dollar – with the additional

change being placed into a trust – quickly spread. The program was introduced to OEC members in 1993 and, since then, over $4 million has been distributed.

“We fund so many great programs and community service projects,” said Wallace. “I wish we could fulfill all of the needs presented to us, but I am proud of the organizations we are able to assist and know they, in return, are very grateful for this program.”

The bulk of the money is used to fund community projects, such as Assistance League of Norman’s Operation School Bell, the Maguire Community Foundation’s Burn Closet, Citizens Advisory Board’s Secret Santa, Center for Children and Families and senior citizens and veterans’ centers.

Rural volunteer fire departments also depend on the program for protective fire-fighting gear.

To participate in Operation Round Up, members elect to round up their bills to the nearest dollar, donating an average of $6 per year to the program.

Applicants are not required to be OEC members, only live or serve in

The program was introduced to OEC members in 1993 and, since then, over $4 million has been distributed.

OEC’s service area. A volunteer board reviews the applications every four to six weeks and distributes the funds.

At press time, the next meeting has not been scheduled. Visit www.okcoop.org/ORU for more information or contact Tory TedderLoffland, education and outreach coordinator, at ORU@okcoop.org or 217-6726 if you have questions regarding the application process.

OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 12/16/15......................................$96,414.93 January deposit........................$19,443.93 Interest............................................$217.41 Checks issued...........................-$4,115.69 Approved, not paid.................-$23,893.23 Ending balance 1/21/16.........$88,067.35 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking

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

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Take advantage of OEC’s digital tools

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he world is full of smartphones, tablets and portable computers, and the world wide web is at your fingertips. Should you choose to take advantage of its convenience, you can do just about anything wherever you have a good WiFi or cellular connection.

OEC offers an array of tools for you to use for things such as paying your bill, reporting an outage and accessing this magazine.

SMARTHUB The SmartHub mobile app and online portal allows you to access and make changes to your electric account. View usage charts, update your contact information, make payments and report power outages directly from your phone, tablet or computer.

MYUSAGE.COM MyUsage.com is known as OEC’s PrePaid portal, but it also includes features SmartHub does not. For instance, while you can see hourly meter data from the SmartHub app, MyUsage displays it in dollar amounts. You can also set text or email alerts when your usage reaches

a certain point, letting you know to make adjustments to avoid an unexpectedly high bill.

OEC’S WEBSITE Our website can be accessed from computers and mobile devices.

While the mobile site is limited, it still offers a place to pay your bill, report an outage, view the outage map, apply for an Operation Round Up® grant and view the Co-op News. Our desktop site includes information on all of our youth and community programs, as well as our rebate program and the Co-op Connections® Card.

We encourage you to explore these tools, especially if you would like to save on your electricity costs. Studies have shown those who monitor their electricity on a daily or weekly basis consume 12 percent less electricity.

If you have questions about these tools, contact customer service at 321-2024.

Brad Collins, journeyman power lineman, and Stan Ledgerwood, manager of business and member services, retired from OEC in January after 36 and 31 years of service to the co-op, respectively.

OEC honored the two longtime friends with a retirement breakfast Jan. 14.

Congratulations and enjoy retirement!

Brad Collins 36 years

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NRECA: Clean Power Plan needs rework

By Cathy Cash

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he Environmental Protection Agency should rework a “safety valve” in the Clean Power Plan to provide for reliable and affordable electricity during grid emergencies, said the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

In a Dec. 21 petition, NRECA urged the agency to adopt “a robust, dynamic reliability safety valve” to protect reliability under the rule’s strict carbon dioxide emission limits.

EPA should identify triggers for the safety valve, such as fuel shortages, prohibitive fuel costs, extreme weather, changes in laws and natural disasters, NRECA said.

The agency also should clarify who can apply for relief, and revise and expand the process for petitions seeking relief.

“Because this issue is of central and critical relevance to the workability of the final rule and the reliable operation of the electric grid, EPA should grant NRECA’s petition

for reconsideration and accept public comment on this issue,” said Rae Cronmiller, NRECA environmental counsel.

The safety valve is important to NRECA members because coops have fewer generation options if unforeseen circumstances compromise an electric generating unit. NRECA’s detailed safety valve

has widespread support from industry, Cronmiller said.

EPA inserted a safety valve into the final rule, published Oct. 23, without opportunity for public review or comment. The result is an unworkable tool for affected states and power plants that are required to keep the lights on during unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances, Cronmiller said.

“EPA’s one-time, 90-day reprieve from emission standards—never to be repeated regardless of what exigencies may arise in the future— is insufficient as a ‘safety valve’ to ensure the reliability of the nation’s electric supply,” he said.

The association commented on numerous aspects of EPA’s rule after it was proposed in June 2014 and urged the inclusion of a safety valve.

NRECA also supports a coordinated effort through the Utility Air Regulatory Group to urge EPA to reconsider several other components of the Clean Power Plan that requires states to cut carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector starting in 2022.

“We are leaving no stone unturned in our efforts to halt EPA’s rule that threatens affordable, reliable and safe electric power for co-op members,” said Kirk Johnson, NRECA senior vice president for government relations.

Cathy Cash writes for Electric Co-op Today, a publication of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

OEC supports Bridges’ scholarship fund

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By Tory Tedder-Loffland

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EC is proud to once again join our community in sponsoring Bridges, a program for homeless teens. In alignment with co-op principle 7: Concern for Community, our sponsorship goes directly into a scholarship fund for Bridges seniors pursuing higher education and will be presented in May. Their annual fundraiser, Prom 2.0, takes place Sat., Feb. 13. “We wanted a fundraiser that complimented our students’ high school activities, and prom fit perfectly,” said Debra Krittenbrink, executive director of Bridges. “Bridges’ mission is to remove educational obstacles, which includes helping our students do ‘normal’ things like take class trips, participate in athletics and go to prom.”

What is a prom without royalty?

This year’s king and queen candidates are the principals from both Norman high schools and their wives. Scott and Analy Beck of Norman High School are up against Peter and

Leslie Liesenfeld of Norman North High School. The candidates with the most votes (dollars) win the title.

All proceeds go to fund the Bridges program for direct support of these hard-working and determined students. You can also support this worthy program by attending the prom (tickets are $35 and available at BridgesProm2016.eventbrite.com) or with a sponsorship (call 405-5799280).

Bridges is a nonprofit homeless program for teens with a mission to empower high school students living alone to succeed. Put simply, Bridges helps students living alone due to a family crisis—death of a parent, parental incarceration or chronic illness, traumatic home situation—to graduate high school and pursue a career or higher education. For more information, visit their website www.BridgesNorman.org or following them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BridgesNorman.

OEC employees got in the 1980s spirit (even though a few weren’t even born yet!) for the 2015 Footloose-themed Prom 2.0 held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

That prom, organized by Tory Tedder-Loffland and Norman NEXT, raised over $30,000 for the students of Bridges.

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.

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Leadership

OEC searching for eighth graders to send to Energy Camp

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nergy Camp, an action-packed four-day experience at Canyon Camp and Conference Center near Hinton, encourages eighth grade students to tap into their leadership skills while having fun, meeting new friends and learning about co-ops.

“Energy Camp is a great way for the next generation of OEC members to learn exactly what a co-op is and how it’s different from other businesses,” said Tory Tedder-Loffland, education and outreach coordinator. “We’ve been sending kids there for years and they always come back saying it’s the most fun they’ve had at a camp.”

Up to five eighth graders in OEC’s service area will join 90 others from across the state at Energy Camp, which will be held May 31-June 3. There, the campers

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Applications available at www.okcoop.org/ EnergyCamp

form and manage their own soda and candy co-op. They are divided by districts – just like an electric co-op – and elect a board of directors and a general manager. This teaches them the importance of the cooperative principles and working together to do what’s best for the co-op.

Other activities include climbing an electric pole, towering over the camp in a bucket truck, learning about electrical safety, playing teambuilding games and enjoying an afternoon at Celebration Station.

To enter, students must submit a 200-word essay regarding the following topic: How did rural electrification help rural America?

Essays and entry forms may be mailed to OEC, Attn: Tory TedderLoffland, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK, 73070; faxed to 217-6904; or, emailed to tory@okcoop.org. Call 217-6726 if you have questions.

Colvin, Nguyen named winners of Leadership Summit 2016

By Brianna Wall

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ongratulations are in order for two local teens who will represent OEC at the 2016 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives® Leadership Summit Feb. 6 in Oklahoma City. Cash Colvin of Tuttle and Anne Marie Nguyen of Moore were selected to attend the leadership seminar.

“The competition was stellar this year,” said Tory Tedder-Loffland, education and outreach coordinator.

“We had a lot of superb students apply, and I know Cash and Anne Marie will represent OEC well.”

They competed against other area

high school sophomores, juniors and seniors vying for the chance at winning two scholarships worth $250 each. Colvin and Nguyen will have the opportunity for an additional $1,000 scholarship at a sporting event accompanying the summit.

[3119102100] The two students will join 30 others from across Oklahoma who are also sponsored by their local electric cooperatives. While at Leadership Summit, the group will hear from Rhett Laubach and Kelly Barnes of YourNextSpeaker, LLC and will participate in leadership

skill-building activities. The day will wrap up with an Oklahoma City Blue basketball game at the Cox Convention Center.

The Leadership Summit scholarship program consisted of submitting an application, a statement on leadership and a letter of reference. Colvin and Nguyen each exemplified outstanding academic performance, quality leadership skills and a desire to achieve higher goals and grow into more effective leaders.

Congratulations, Cash and Anne Marie!

LAST CALL FOR YOUTH TOUR ENTRIES Deadline to submit Youth Tour entries: Feb. 15, midnight Visit www.okcoop.org/YouthTour for all contest details

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Safety

Tips on safely using space heaters and electric blankets

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wo large scale ice storms this winter are already in the books, and when the cold hits like it did, many turn to space heaters and electric blankets to stay warm. The Safe Electricity program reminds consumers to make sure to use these devices with caution in order to keep homes and families safe.

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temperatures get frigid, electric blankets and space heaters are very helpful in helping many stay warm.

However, they can also cause fires if they are not used with care,” explains Molly Hall, executive director of the Energy Education Council and its Safe Electricity program.

According to a National Fire Protection Association study, in 2010 space heaters accounted for 32 percent of the 57,100 reported home fires and 80 percent of deaths caused by home heating equipment.

Don’t become a part of these statistics. Begin by checking space heaters and electric blankets before use. Cords should not be frayed, brittle, or cracked. Always remember to turn off space heaters and electric blankets when not in use. Never leave one of these devices on unattended or after going to bed.

SAFETY WHEN USING SPACE HEATERS Other guidelines for the safe operations of space heaters include: Many fires start when flammable products are placed too close to heating devices, such as space heaters. Space heaters should be kept at least 3 feet from blankets, clothing, paper and other flammables.

Place space heaters out of high-traffic areas and on a level, hard, non-flammable floor surface — NOT on carpets, furniture or countertops.

Look for a space heater that has

guards from heating elements and automatically shuts off if it is tipped over or overheating.

Do not attempt to warm your entire home using only space heaters. Space heaters are useful in small areas, such as a study or living room. However, if you need to keep large areas warm, your home heating system will do the job more efficiently.

Plug space heaters directly into the outlet, and never use an extension cord.

TIPS FOR USING ELECTRIC BLANKETS For the safe use of electric blankets, Safe Electricity offers the following additional tips: Only use electric blankets with an automatic shut off designed to prevent the blanket from overheating.

Pets should never be allowed to sleep on top of electric blankets.

Electric blanket wires should never be bent or tucked under a mattress.

Replace old or damaged electric blankets. The blanket should not have any charred or dark areas.

When shopping around for space heaters or electric blankets, be sure to check for safety certification marks to verify that the product has been tested for safety. Look for UL, ETL or CSA marks, for example. Once you have made a purchase, make sure to fully read and follow the user instructions before using either product.

To learn more, visit SafeElectricity. org.

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Efficiency

Top five energy users in your home A starting point for savings

By Anne Prince

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hile most homeowners would like to be more energy efficient and save money, often it feels overwhelming because many people don’t know where to start. How can the average family use less energy, lower their utility bill and still meet their daily energy needs?

To help jumpstart your effort, it is useful to know what the top energy users are in your home. With this knowledge, you can choose a path that works best for your family.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Agency, the top five energy users in U.S. homes are: 1. Space cooling 2. Space heating 3. Water heating 4. Lighting 5. Refrigeration

SHINE THE LIGHT ON SAVINGS Take a fresh look at the lighting in your home. If you still use incandescent lighting, your light bulbs are operating at only 25 percent energy efficiency. Replacing your home’s five most frequently used bulbs with Energy Star-certified LEDs can save you $75 per year.

Another easy way to save is to always turn lights off in rooms that are not being used.

WATER HEATING EFFICIENCY Just as it is energy-wise to insulate your roof, wall or floor, it also pays to wrap your water heater with an insulating blanket. This is all the more critical if you have an older unit. Make sure to follow the

manufacturer’s instructions. For additional efficiency and savings, insulate exposed hot water lines and drain one to two gallons of water from the bottom of your tank annually to prevent sediment buildup.

PUT COLD HARD CASH BACK IN YOUR WALLET If your refrigerator was purchased before 2001, chances are it uses 40 percent more energy than a new Energy Star model. If you are considering an appliance update, a new Energy Star refrigerator uses at least 15 percent less energy than non-qualified models and 20 percent less energy than required by current federal standards. Regardless of the age of your fridge, there are additional steps you can take to save energy and money. For example, don’t keep your refrigerator too cold. The Department of Energy recommends temperatures of 35 – 38 degrees Fahrenheit for the fresh food compartment and 0 degrees Fahrenheit for separate freezers (used for long-term storage).

By understanding how your home uses energy, you can determine the best ways to modify energy use and keep more money in your wallet. For additional ways to save, visit www.okcoop.org.

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.

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ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE Together, home heating and cooling use the most energy and take the biggest bite out of your energy budget. On the bright side, there are ways you can achieve at least 10 percent savings by taking a few simple low-cost or no-cost steps.

During cold weather, set your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

During warm weather, the recommended indoor temperature is 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cleaning the filters of your HVAC system can cut costs from five to 15 percent.

Clean the coils around your electric baseboard heater to maintain maximum efficiency.

Caulk and weather-strip around windows and doors to prevent heat from escaping to the outdoors.

No matter what the climate or time of year, proper use of a programmable thermostat can save you 10 percent on your monthly utility bill.

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OEC members in Pocasset, Mustang, Tuttle catch brunt of Winter Storm Goliath

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amilies everywhere were celebrating the Christmas and New Year’s holidays with loved ones, and OEC members and employees planned to do the same.

Unfortunately, for the second and third holiday weekends in a row, Mother Nature had different plans.

“Not long after recovering from the Thanksgiving weekend ice storm, here came Goliath headed right for us,” said Marty Hayes, manager of maintenance. “No matter how far out these events are predicted, they still

hit with an unexpected force. Luckily, our systems were in place and our crews were ready.”

After cutting short the Thanksgiving weekend, another ice storm – named Goliath by weather forecasters – wreaked havoc the two days following Christmas. Knowing exactly what that meant, linemen, control room operators, engineers and other employees strapped on their boots and got to work.

What’s difficult to understand when you’ve been without power

for a while is that outages don’t stop when the freezing rain does. It gets worse before it gets better, and it was no different with this ice storm.

“Some members at the end of the line were out for nine days,” Marty said. “Even with an extra 84 men working in shifts around the clock, it took nine days to rebuild what was damaged. And we’re not done yet.”

As the days went by and crews made it further into the rural parts of our service area, they discovered more and more broken poles. A

Photos taken by District Lineman Danny Watters and Education and Outreach Coordinator Tory Tedder-Loffland

as quickly as possible.”

At its peak, the ice storm caused 16,479 outages. Crews from Canadian Valley, Cookson Hills and Rural Electric Cooperatives assisted with restoring power, as did 12 contractor crews.

After days of missing their families – some linemen depended on Skype and FaceTime to see their kiddos for a few minutes each day – the last member was restored Jan. 4 and the first ice storm of 2016 was in the books. [6519300611] “I’m really proud of the teamwork

displayed by all of the employees, no matter how tired and exhausted they were,” said Patrick Grace, CEO. “Without everyone’s extra efforts and those helping wherever they were needed, this storm would’ve dragged out longer than it had to.”

Members stayed up-to-date with the latest outage restoration information via our Facebook page (facebook.com/OklaElec) and our online outage map. If you’re not already, be sure to follow our social media accounts to be the first to see updates when they’re posted.

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total of 518 poles, 638 crossarms and 240,000 feet of wire were destroyed. The damage covered 750 square miles, mostly in the areas surrounding Tuttle, Mustang, Bridge Creek, Pocasset, Amber and Minco.

“Our members are the best when it comes to trusting us to get their lights back on,” said Randy Simmons, vice president of operations.

“Rebuilding over 500 poles in a matter of a few days is no small task.

We’re grateful to our sister co-ops for sending crews and to our contractors for helping get our members back on

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LEGISLATIVE

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A look at what’s happening on Capitol Hill and how it affects you

Electric co-ops participate in national electric grid security exercise

By Dan Riedinger

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ave you ever tried to imagine what would happen if a catastrophic event damaged or destroyed parts of our electric system? What if a derecho tore down high-voltage power lines? What if a power plant sustained major flooding? What if a hacker got into an electric utility’s control system?

Relax! You don’t have to dream up these scenarios; there are utility security professionals who do that for a living, and recently they convened more than 3,000 people from 350 organizations for a two-day exercise to help utilities prepare for these sorts of disasters.

The event was called “GridEx III,” and it simulated physical and cyberattacks on the nation’s power systems, destruction of communication systems and damage from explosive devices and shootings.

The electric co-op community was well-represented during the drills: A few hundred staffers from 14 generation and transmission utilities, as well as four distribution

co-ops participated in this biennial exercise, which was spearheaded by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).

NERC said the exercise was designed to “enhance coordination of cyber and physical security resources and practices within the industry, as well as communication with government partners and other stakeholders.”

Co-ops were represented at the national level by Duane Highley, president and CEO of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation & Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., who serves as co-chair of the industry’s Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council. The CEOlevel council works with Cabinetlevel officials from the federal government on electric reliability, security and resiliency in the face of cyber and physical threats.

“Simulated exercises such as these allow co-ops to practice contingency and response plans, improve them, and hone our skills to be prepared for potential future events,” Highley said.

“This also gives us the opportunity to improve our coordination capabilities with multiple industry sector partners at the local, state and federal levels.”

“Some co-ops hosted state politicians, regulators, emergency operations staff and first responders to participate or observe in GridEx III at the co-op’s office,” said Barry Lawson, NRECA power delivery and reliability associate director.

“This level of participation helps educate and build important relationships with key stakeholders before their assistance is needed,” Lawson said. “NRECA is very proud of the cooperative participation in GridEx III and looks forward to more in GridEx IV in 2017.”

At OEC, we understand how important reliable power is to our members. That’s why we’ll be reviewing and applying the lessons coming out of GridEx III. A final report is expected to be released by NERC by the end of the first quarter of 2016.

Dan Riedinger 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.

Tasty Treats

By Brianna Wall

Healthy Breakfast Burrito by Omnivore’s Cookbook Happy February!

4 tortillas If you have succeeded 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 4 eggs in keeping your New 1 tsp olive oil Year’s resolutions 2 small tomatoes, diced alive until now, 1 avocado, sliced congratulations; you 8 boiled shrimp, peeled are in the minority 1/4 lime – especially if your salt and pepper to taste resolutions involved eating healthier!

Lightly toast tortillas in a nonstick skillet or oven and transfer to serving plate. Spread Valentine’s Day usually mozzarella in the middle of each tortilla. consists of poor food choices Beat eggs in a small bowl. Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add egg and and next-day regrets, thanks stir until egg is just cooked through. Divide the egg into four portions and immediately transfer to the top of each tortilla, letting the heat of the egg melt the cheese. to all the sugary sweets we Top tortillas with tomato, avocado and shrimp. Drizzle lime juice on top. Season with consume. But, it doesn’t have to be salt and pepper. that way. Valentine’s Day falls on a Serve immediately.

Sunday this year, which gives us the opportunity to start the day with a nutritious breakfast. heesecake tuffed trawberries by EmilyBites.com The Healthy Breakfast Burritos are so yummy and are easy to make. I located 1 pound fresh strawberries (approximately 16) 4 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened this recipe on Pinterest and have made 1/4 cup powdered sugar these several times. I like to experiment 1/4 tsp vanilla extract with different types of cheese and have 1 full sized low fat graham cracker, crushed found cheddar and Monterey jack to be satisfiable substitutes for mozzarella. I have Cut the tops off each strawberry and discard. Using a paring also replaced the shrimp with turkey sausage. knife, hollow out each strawberry, removing the white interior.

It gives the burritos more of a breakfast feel.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla What’s V-Day without a sweet treat? These extract and beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined. At Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are a great this point you can either transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping dessert option in place of the high-calorie bag and pipe it into each berry, or fill each berry using a butter knife. cakes, brownies and pies everyone else is Dip each strawberry, cheesecake side down, into the graham cracker crumbs, coating the top. serving.

Note: These taste best the day they are made; however, you can make the I hope you and your loved ones have a cream cheese filling and store it in an air-tight container until ready to use. fantastic Valentine’s Day!

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Outage maps keep co-op members informed when the lights go out

By Tom Tate

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o-ops across the country are using a powerful tool to aid in power restoration and keep you informed during an outage. Outage maps are just what they sound like: a graphical representation of an outage displayed on a map of your electric co-op’s service area. The typical map will show where the outage is occurring and, depending upon the system’s capability, include information such as the number of members without power, icons for individual homes without power, location of crews (or their ETA) and expected time for restoration.

Behind the map is a sophisticated system that provides the data needed to populate the graphic. I consider this technology to be part of the Smart Grid because it does what the Smart Grid is supposed to do: improve control, reduce outage length, increase reliability and provide better information to employees, co-op members and the public.

Maintaining an accurate outage map starts with the devices on the co-op’s lines that can report their status to the cooperative. These include a growing number of switches and individual meters. By “report their status,” I mean they can report if they have been tripped or if there is power at the meter. This data flows back over the power lines to a computer at the co-op. There it is analyzed, and the results are presented to the engineering and operations folks for action.

Let’s set up an example.

Something causes a fault in the lines that blows a fuse or trips a circuit

breaker. The cause could be a gust of wind dropping a branch on a line. Or a furry critter deciding the brush around the transformer looks like dinner. A car hitting a pole.

Regardless of the cause, the power is now out to a number of members.

The piece of equipment nearest the fault signals that it cannot see anything down the line or that it has tripped. A program now runs to determine the extent of the outage. It looks at other devices to determine where the flow of power stops. Once it has completed its detective work, a map is generated showing the extent of the outage. Of course, co-op employees can operate the program rather than waiting for the computer.

Because of the power of the information contained in these maps, co-ops are making them available online. Members can use the map rather than wait in a telephone queue to speak to a customer service representative about their power outage. They can check to see if their power is out, back on or when it is expected to be restored – all with the click of a button!

Many people have asked me over the years how they can access the Internet if their power is out. There are a couple of ways to do this. The first is via your smart phone or cellenabled tablet. Another is to ask a friend or family member who has power to check for you. Or head to a place with power and PCs, like a library or Internet café. The point being there are many ways you can access this information during an

outage and keep yourself informed on the status.

Knowledge is power, and when it comes to outages, knowledge is also a comfort because it can tell you when the lights are coming back on. With this knowledge, you can take any steps necessary to protect your family and your property. Outage maps are a great example of how co-ops work to keep their members informed about their service.

OEC provides outage information as part of our ongoing efforts to provide the highest quality of service at the lowest possible cost. This information can be viewed at www. okcoop.org/outages. Outage updates are also available in real-time on OEC’s Facebook page (www. facebook.com/ OklaElec).

This is just another benefit of being a co-op member.

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.

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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 • ‘03 Buick Le sabre, 60k orig mi, loaded, leather seats 1owner, $5,200. 820-6656.

• ’14 Nissan Xterra, 12,300mi, tow pkg, $21,750, Tuttle.

550-0387.

• ’13 Utility truck shell, $1,500; 76½”Lx64½W, ½ rear door, tool box on both sides, int light & ladder rack. 403-0794.

• ’86 Ford BroncoII 4x4, needs drive shafts resized, runs, $1,100. 899-4261.

• Ford Custom Conversion E-150 Van 1997, only 82Kmi, captain chairs, motorized rear bench/ bed, runs great, cold air, good potential handicap conversion, $7,950. 360-2851.

• ‘13 white Chrysler200 Limited hard top convertible, only 5,025 mi, one owner, garage kept, $22,000, I can send pics. 8727185 after 5:30.

• 2½ton military truck, runs good, $8,000. 641-4585.

• ’95 Ford Ranger PU, 4cyl,5spd, good eng&body, $975.

899-4684.

• ’04 Ford Taurus SE, whit, good cond, $3,000. 408-5931.

• ’68 F100,390CC w/4spd, new brakes, $2,000; ’88 F350, 460cc w/auto, crew cab, single axle, $3,000. 314-1486.

• ’02 LexusRX300, new Michelin tires, leather int, meticulously cared for by older adult, sharpest in OKC, 150K, $7,495 OBO. 604-7373.

• ’66 Impala lower frt bumper w/brkts, $35; 65,66 Impala 7072MC bumper brkts, $15/set; 73 mc grille, $25; new tire 20555R16, $30. 831-9855.

X # mos. pd.

= $__________ (Total )

• ‘12 Silver Honda Accord EX-L V6 w/Nav, exc cond, 65K mi, $14,000, Tuttle area. 392-2574, 802-3400 or mprofessork@live. com.

• ‘85 Chevy PU bed, $650; 1 left door, $50; 1right door w/ broken glass, $25. 637-8723 or 391-4433 after 6:00 pm.

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

527-9457 or 208-1089.

• Wanted tractors dead or alive, any kind any size, quick response. 641-7728 or 352-4816.

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Classified Advertisements • Heavy duty cattle guard, $150 firm, you pick up, no deliv, Noble area, call or text.

664-5329.

• Frigidaire dehumidifier, removes up to 25 pints of moisture per day, never out of box, pd $170, asking $125.

685-0239.

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

207-8906.

• ’48 Ford8N tractor, runs good, needs steering work, good tires, new brakes, has box blade, $3,000 obo. 306-6595.

• Two horse starting gate frame only 2 3/8” pipe, 3ft&4ft water tank, 20ft & 15ft logchains.

613-4126.

• Morgan Wright Trucking: Dirt, rock, sand, gravel hauling, road & driveway repair, fill dirt, best rates around. 501-2099.

• ‘14John Deere 540auto connect, auto PTOconnect mower deck, fits JD 1023E&1025R compact tractors, used twice, $1,500.

834-8597.

• Backhoe case 580 w/3 buckets 24”18”12” $6,900 cash only no checks. 818-9011.

• Massey Ferguson tractor w/ front loader w/78in bucket, old but beefy machine, $6,300 cash, you must pick up. 381-9338.

Furniture & Appliances • Oriental 100% wool handmade area rugs purchased overseas, sizes 9X12-$700, 6X9-$300, 2small rugs $100 ea, or bundle $1,000 for all. Mike, 392-2301 after 2 PM. • Janssen piano & bench, great practice piano, $150 OBO. 820-3791.

• Oak kitchen cabinets, island, corian counters, undermount sink $2500; Maytag stove $300; microwave $100; Dishwasher $100; Brushed nickel faucet $50; Culligan water dispenser $50. 222-8968.

• Folding single cot w/mattress $45; 4 burner Perfect Flame grill $80; Glider/rocking chair $20; card table w/4 matching chairs $35. 386-9412.

• Sleeper sofa, exc cond, pd over $800, floral pattern, $350 OBO. 381-3788.

• ’04 Trane gas furnace, ’04 Trane 5KN air cond, wagon wheel sofa, 2 chairs, rustic wagon wheels. 694-3181.

• Hexigon glass table w/leather chairs & 2 matching bar stools, $85 OBO, lv msg. 905-0970.

• Whirlpool Imperial Refrigerator, very goodcond, $125 OBO. 485-2844.

• LG front load washing machine, runs good, color grey, purchased new, $225. 485-9284.

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

• Firewood, 9100 S Sunnylane.

314-7877.

• We always have firewood.

314-7877.

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

• Bermuda grass hay 4x5 round bales sprayed &fert, $50/bale, will load; Bermuda small sq bales, spr&fert, $7/bale out of barn, call or text. 990-7827.

• Green pecan firewood and seasoned oak, $75/rick, Lexington area, delivery available within reasonable distance. 626-8334.

• Seasoned firewood $65/ rick pickup, delivery price depending on location; Pecan and black walnut ricks $120/ rick. 365-5534.

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

• Small square premium Bermuda Horse Hay in 21 bale bundles, loaded on your trailer, sprayed and fertilized, heavy bales. 850-1005.

• 3X3 large square bales of good quality grass hay $40- $45/per bale. 574-4855.

• Rd bales crab grass hay, midsize sq of crabgrass & rd bales of oat hay & midsize sq of oat hay, rd bales are net wrapped.

691-1923.

• Quality Bermuda 4x5rnd bales, sp&fert, OSU test 8.8%protein, 14.6%moisture, $35/bale.

224-7616.

• 5x6rd bales Bermuda & mixed grasses, sprayed, $40, can deliver, lv msg. 623-7478.

• Sm sq alfalfa 1st & 2nd cuttings, horse quality, $10ea; Sm sq bermuda, spr & fert, $6ea.

459-6543.

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

207-8906.

• German shorthair bird dog male, beautiful brown, roan color, free to good home.

760-4729.

• Full blood British White Bull, exc shape, 3 & 1/2 yrs, $3,000.

872-5869.

• 5yr old border collie very friendly, loves people, free to good family. 627-4575.

SLATE SEPTIC SERVICE

Tank pumping & installing • Dozer & backhoe dirt work

Greg Moore Excavation & Backhoe Service

35 years experience

872-9390

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

388-5430 • Septic system installation since 1977

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Classified Advertisements • 1 week old chicks, $3-5ea, Bantam Cochins, D’uccles, Orpingtons; Handmade water tank coops w/run, 14x4x4, $300, Slaughterville. 872-8870.

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

• 3 White Leghorn Roosters, 6 mos old, free to a good home, contact Ken. 808-3231.

• Polled Hereford yearlings out of registered stock, heifers $1500ea, bull $1900. 352-4972.

• Serviceable age angus or maine bulls have FT checked Wako ground driven sprayer on heavy duty trlr, 750 gal tank.

381-4307.

• Guineas and pigeons, lots of guineas. 527-5083.

Miscellaneous • Lake Eufaula lot, Enchanted Oaks addition; Rose rocks wanted; trade trees for tree spade work; Royalties/mineral rights wanted; 5+ acres on Hwy 9. 802-4227.

• ’15 Towmaster Dolly used twice, $1,350. 343-1196.

• AK-47 7.62, $1,200.00; Bushmaster folding stock 5.56 $980; Sturm Rugar folding stock 5.56 $950, all in good cond, OBO. 386-7287.

• DuoArt/Steinway Playerpiano & rolls; Walnut Douglass 6player Flip Top TexasHold’em table; exec desk; Harley Davidson leather; ‘78 Corvette parts supplies; wedding gowns; Wilton cake supplies. 386-5555.

• Ms PacMan cocktail game table/stools, $1250; Wood entertainment center, $200; Curio cabinet, $100; 32”TV, $35. 822-8575.

• Complete home repair, leaking roof to dripping faucet to yard & landscaping, experienced roofing, all types, mobile home specialist, including setups & leveling, call today, I’ve got you covered. Brian Ganster, 693-1609.

• Lg black walnut slabs 2”thick, 18 20”W, 8 10’L, some burl slabs for gunstocks, small craft wood.

820-0618.

• Precor EFX 5.25 Elliptical machine w/heart monitor, exc cond, $1,300. 620-1499.

• CZ-75 OMEGA 9MM semiauto, as new in box w/ everything, $475, possible trade for ham radio gear. 641-7582.

• Plastic 5gal barrels, $5; burn barrels, $10; feed barrels, $15.

999-6061.

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

207-8906.

• Retired FAA machinist of 35years looking for part time morning work, any position considered preferably south OKC or Moore area. 922-3729.

• Ruger stainless 357, 5shot rev, ec, $550; Sig Sauer 22Auto Mosquito, NIB, $350, never fired; Colt Mustang 380 auto, NIB, $675; Echo trimmer, runs great, $100; Troy Bilt w/ attachments, $150. 620-5238.

• Milk can, 10gal, vintage, 24: high, rust painta, handles on sides, incl lid w/handle, $75 OBO. 301-639-7472 or lv msg 405-360-6900.

• MPV5 Hoveround Electric Wheel Chair & Invacare 4-1633 Hospital Bed w/rails and mattress, both in exc cond.

691-3465.

• Manual push-type reel mower, exc cond, $20. 387-3798.

• Camper shell, should fit chevy trucks from ‘88to’98 w/6.5ft bed, $40 OBO; Old soda fountain milkshake mixer, enameled cast iron frame. 924-0541.

• S&W916 12ga pump home defense; Winchester 1300pump defender; Raptor 12ga pistol grip camo turkey gun, call or text. 863-7492.

• Weslo elliptical trainer w/ full monitor, $100; Queen Posturpedic bed, $100; rightline gear 4man SUV/Jeep tent, used once, $100. 902-0472.

• Rem1100 16ga w/2barrel, $725 OBO; Browning 7mm mag auto Belgium made w/scope, $825 OBO. 550-4614.

• 2 cemetery lots, Sunset Memorial Park, Garden of Apostles lot 600-1 spaces A&B, net $6800, will take $4,000 OBO. 569-2399.

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

• 125,000ft structural pipe; 200 guns; 10,000s rounds ammo, www.branchauction.com.

• ’97 Chrysler LHS V6,3.0,4dr runs good, $995; 15ft flat bottom boat w/trlr, $650.

321-4980.

TREE STUMP GRINDING Call Steve 405-609-7794

stumpgrindingokc.com www.okcoop.org

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Classified Advertisements • Infrared sauna, seats2, lots of extras, requires 110V, comes apart for transport, easy to reassemble, $875. 387-6050.

• Rough cut, black walnut wood, $6&$10bd ft, var lengths/ widths; MH steps, 4ftWx3.5ftH, 6steps, 5ftW has handrails, $200; Small puppies, $60 incl 1st shots, can show pics of parents. 642-7192.

• ’04 Merc Sable low mileage as is; ’82 F100Ford 1/2T, as is; 2motor chair as is, $200ea; Used tires, $2ea; Color TV, $25. 344-7232.

• Sunset Memorial Park cemetery, Veterans section, 2 lots together, overlook pond, $5,990 retail, sell for $4,500, incl transfer fees. 360-5656 or 3268081 (text).

• Toro timecutter lawn mower, cargo carrier, new, never used, $199 at dealer, $100. 684-0350.

• ’12 Keystone passport bumper pull RV 25ft w/16ft slideout w/ battery jack; 16x20x9walk in cooler w/Russell compressor.

527-5859 or 640-5166.

• ’02 chopper style motorcycle w/100ci RevTech eng, nice; 14’ trampoline w/poles for net; 4ea clawfood bathtubs,36”x80” solid core wooden fr door.

392-2931.

• Basketball goal, like new, new $300 asking $100, Spaulding.

637-6663.

• Sunset Memorial Park cemetery lot 348,ABCD, $2,250 ea incl title fees. 872-9774 or 641-7199.

• DVDs, Doc Martin series1-7, 7series is brand new $95 OBO, call for other video series and old movies. 387-3096.

• 30x60 barn full lots of antiques and mcs, $3,000 firm, Lexington area. 301-6043.

• Late 40s Kohler utility sinks, white vinyl thermal windows, 6’tall fixed, several of each, 16”18” $75ea, 22”-36” $100ea, 3’x3’ $50. 364-3699.

• Steel angles 1.5”x1.5” 3/16” thick X up to 9’,2.5’x3.5”1/4” thick x to 9’ L angles 1 ¼”x3.5x7/22” thick up to 11 channels 1 3/8x3”x3/16” thick up to 11 sq tubing 1”x1”to20’, 3x3to5’. 799-5000.

• Sign bed for2 w/bucket, boats, small ,aluminum, ElCamino ‘83model, sofftop, $500 obo; ‘40s door, rebuildable, missing glass, $500 obo;aircompressor 220V; sandblaster, 3whl lawnmower. 329-8255.

• Case Maxi Serices C p40plow/ hydrabore VGC, 558hours, $15,000. 288-0048.

• Bathtub w/claw feet, must see, $150 call or text after 4:00.

626-6392.

• Redwing lineman boots, sz9, like new, $65; Sandblast cabinet never used $50. 899-4452.

• 300 traps, 1.5 coilspring longspring & other assorted 2s,3s,4s, mills vibrating knife raccoon flesher & electric brush. 386-4330.

• Clawfood tub, China cabinet, collectbles, cowboy&girl boots gently worn, crystal decanters & glasses, new jewelry case, free standing tall legs. 392-4892.

• Car transmission jack, $30; 24ft alum ladder, $40; Lg old quail cuckoo clock, $250; Small upright freezer, $50; Lg boyds bear, $40. 217-4215.

Real Estate

• ‘00 Lance 1120, 11’6” Long Bed Truck Camper, Self Contained fully equipped, 4 season ready to go, $7000, exc cond, no text please. 831-3126.

• ‘14 Jayco EagleHT 27.5 RLTS, under warranty till June16, too many amenities to list, exc cond, used only 4 times, $29,900. Richard, 820-3791.

• ’70 Tepee 8x12RV, $600.

206-7314.

• 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.

• 3-2 acre lots, all together, will sale all or separate, $3,000 acre, 156th & Etowah. 899-4221.

• Eufaula dam area ’12 MH, 2bed/2bath, 100’x300’ lot,30’x50’ insulated steel building, cellar, many extras, move in ready, call for details.

802-2575.

• Brick home in Noble, 3bd, 3bath, 2car, saferoom, 2,030sqft.

613-4126.

• FSBO-2A-2BR country farmhouse, Newalla, new A/C, WH, upgrades throughout, lrg shop, barn, carport, covered/ uncovered 12X30 porch, $120K OBO. 281-254-9507.

Serving Norman & the surrounding area since 1891

Jeffrey Fence & Welding

Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats

Non Profit, Perpetual Care

Financing available

No Interest up to 2 yrs

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

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• ‘07 Catamaran 27’ 496 mag, S/S prop, very fast, smooth, clean, 59 hrs, exc cond, includes custom trlr, call or text for details. 802-2575.

• Travel trlr, 24ft, older bumper pull, all works, fridge, freezer, ac, heat,pump,stove,etc, $3,000.

387-5249.

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 • .6 acre of city property in Tecumseh, 914 E Walnut, good building site, all city utilities, $12,500 firm. 365-6335.

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

207-8906.

• Recently married, must sell home 2.5 acres, 3bd/3bth, 2lvng/4thbed, new ch/a, windows, flooring, workshop, min from Norman, $169,900.

210-7669.

• Family looking for 5 to 10 acres east of 156th hwy 39 to hwy 9 low down needed or non, fixer upper ok. 600-4431.

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.

• Banjo Workshop 4-5 pm, Jamming 5-9:15 pm, Pre-Show 6:15 pm, Concert 6:30 pm, 2/13/16; 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 available. 677-7515.

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Wanted • Pasture to lease for cattle, Norman/Goldsby Washington/ Purcell area. 288-6393.

• John Deere 214 mower for parts. 361-7005.

• Small Deerborn heater, 14”W w/3radiants, natural gas or propane is fine. 387-3452.

• Old round water tank for hay feeder, 8’ or better. 321-0095.

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

• 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.

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

250-3394.

• 3pt equipment in good working cond, 6’or7’ rototiller, 1or2row disc, opener planter, spring tooth cultivator, 2section tine harrow. 224-7616.

Business • Little Axe 667-8558.

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Services:

• 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.

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

207-8906.

• 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.

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

• Chain Sharpenings: $5, 9100 S Sunnylane. 314-7877.

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

Accepts credit/debit cards, call for free estimate. 226-2930.

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

• 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.

• Platinum Heat & Air LLC: owned & operated by Ben Biorato, $65 service call mention this ad, residential customers, I will beat any bid for repairs, installs, or changeouts.

818-4093.

• Sloan Brothers Pest Control: Termites, bed bugs, ants, etc.

Licensed. Free Estimates. Call 405-819-8671 or 918-857-9673.

• Edge to Edge machine quilting: In Cleveland County, competitive pricing. Bob Delaney, 401-3514.

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

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Serving the metro since 1973 Construction and Repair

Journeyman plumber position available.

1800 Industrial Blvd. Norman, OK 73069

364-1001 or

khyde@bobusry.com

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 573-0250

Your Friendly & Respectable, Junkman since 1993, Mark Grider

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Mo. Cost $25.61 $49.46 $109.47

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

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

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

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

899-7292.

• 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.

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

667-8558.

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

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

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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

J & J Livestock Commission Company

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

Finest installers in the business since 1978

• 40 acres, south of Hwy9 & 156th: w/great views, near Thunderbird Lake. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• 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.

• Morgan Wright Trucking: Dirt, rock, sand, gravel hauling, road & driveway repair, fill dirt, best rates around. 501-2099.

• Tractor Work: Brushhog, box blade, gravel drives, repaired built, tree, brush removal, garden, arena, tilling. 808-8202.

• Tractor work: Gravel drives repaired. 808-8202.

• Brushhogging: Mowing, 808-8202.

• Firewood: 808-8202.

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

Keith, 527-4934.

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

Winter Specials

QUICK CASH LOANS ON MOST FIREARMS

Are YOU or someone you know looking for a career?

Bob Usry & Sons, Inc. is hiring!

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Timber Works Tree Care & Services: Tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, lot & land clearing, firewood, storm damage. Cash, checks, credit cards accepted. 405-2057302. timberworksok.com Call today for a free consultation and estimate.

WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMS

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• T-poles, misc steel: Doors, LP tanks, used equipment, industrial engines, rear end cones, hydraulic pumps, elec.

Motors, refers & box trucks, popups & slideouts. Call Joe, 329-8255.

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

226-2930.

• Complete Home Repair: Leaking roof to dripping faucet to yard & landscaping, experienced roofing, all types, mobile home specialist, including setups&leveling, call today. I’ve got you covered.

Brian Ganster, 693-1607.

• 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.

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

• Small sodding & landscaping jobs: cut down medium trees and removal, tree and shrub trimming. Mike, 414-7009.

• New Listing: 4acres w/frame & rock home w/1900 sf, 4 bedrooms & 3 baths, off 120th for only $119,900. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

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

• Blast Off Media Blasting Services: Professional surface cleaning and preparation for cars, boats, concrete, stone, brick, block, wood; any surface you need cleaned and ready for restoration the same day we can take care of it. Call 405-3872091 for a free estimate.

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

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

Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• $124,900 for 2100sf Norman home: w/4or5 bedrooms, 2baths, 2 living & study, has new carpet & paint. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

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

• 54 acres MOL w/40x110ft shop: w/electric, gas,water,ponds, fenced & near Hwy9&east of Thunderbird. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

BEGINNING APRIL 2016, CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE SUBMITTED DIGITALLY More info in next month’s issue

Customized Cedar Pergolas, Customized Cedar Pergolas Pavilions and Gazebos Pavilion and Gazebos www.pergolasupreme.com Building farm ponds & private lakes in OEC’s service area.

“Wealth is not measured in dollars.”

Farm Pond and Lake Construction Along with Fence Rows • Land Clearing Building Pads • Shearing

Enjoy Your Outdoor Space!

Quality and Integrity Free estimates

Bulldozers & Trackhoes Call Bruce 580-641-1952

Pergola Supreme Inc. Bill Herron, Sr. • 405-664-1913 Shawn Herron • 405-778-9880 Billy Herron, Jr. • 405-850-4564

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