Oklahoma Electric Co-op News July 2016

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Volume 65, Issue 1

July 2016

Paying tribute to OEC’s longest-tenured CEO, Max Meek – p. 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 Co-op Manager .......................Patrick Grace Chief Financial Officer......Preston O’Brien VP of Engineering..................Thad Peterson VP of Operations................Randy Simmons VP of Administration.................Jonna Buck VP of HR and Legal Services...Tracy Mowdy VP of Metering..........................John Spencer

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“Co-op News” Editor Brianna Wall

Hidden Account Numbers Worth $400

Each month, OEC will pay $50 to the two co-op members who locate their hidden account numbers inside the Co-op News that month. The hidden account numbers will be placed at random within the text of each issue and not on the mailing label. The amounts will simultaneously increase in $50 increments until one or both account numbers are located by their respective owners 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 Relations department at 217-6708.

From the top Patrick Grace, Chief Executive Officer

Through the change, our dedication to members remains This month, we honor a true OEC how your cooperative is run. hero. One who forged innovative Whereas investor-owned utilities paths in the cooperative world only grant the right to vote for their — both for the members and the boards to those who own shares employees. (more shares=more votes), co-ops Max Meek, former CEO of 34 leave that decision solely to our years, is retiring this summer. He and members. I encourage members in his wife, Ivanell, continue to districts 3, 5 and 7 to join inspire us to move forward us this month for those boldly, as we follow the path districts’ meetings and for a he expertly laid. chance to demonstrate that For the past 16 years, right. Not only will you be I have observed Max’s able to cast your vote, but leadership and commitment you also can enjoy some ice to the co-op’s members and cream, sodas, prize drawings emoloyees. He was constantly and the opportunity to speak ...we looking ahead, approaching with members of OEC’s staff. challenges from every angle work for you See page 5 for more details. so every decision could be We are also getting ready and strive to for our Annual Meeting and made in the best interest of make your Member Appreciation Night. you — our loyal memberowners.

Scheduled for Aug. 12, it is life easier We are now entering a sure to look different than any way we past Annual Meetings. Rest season where you have the opportunity to take complete can. assured there is something advantage of your OEC for everyone, and it gives us membership. Max loved another opportunity to show this time of year, when he could you how much we appreciate you. meet members face-to-face and These were Max’s favorite events, answer their questions. Last month, where he could engage in meaningful I wrote about how membership conversation with you, and I look with a cooperative is different than forward to carrying on that role. a membership at, say, Sam’s Club or After all, we work for you and strive Costco, where your “membership” to make your life easier any way we only gets you a discounted cost. At can. We look forward to visiting with OEC, your membership is much you more in the coming weeks. more valuable — you get a vote in

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Macey Crawley and Kaitlyn Matlock represented OEC in June at Youth Power Energy Camp. Read more on page 8.

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OEC celebrates former longtime CEO Max Meek as he approaches retirement

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New features coming to Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Night

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Socialize with us! /OklaElec /OKcoop

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New efficiency pilot program announced

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A cost-saving approach to vegetation management

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Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Is your window AC working overtime?

Reduce air leaks by installing rigid foam panels (instead of the commonly used accordion panels) in between the window frame and unit, and secure with duct tape.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy

Energy Campers return from camp

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Co-op News Youth & Leadership Energy Efficiency Tasty Treats Kidz Korner Classified Ads

In observance of Independence Day, OEC’s offices will be closed Monday, July 4.

If you experience a power outage or spot an electrical safety hazard, dispatchers and service personnel will be on duty and can be reached at 405-321-2024.

Cub Scouts get first-hand look at components of electricity

OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 5/18/16......................................$149,660.80 June deposit................................$18,876.13 Interest............................................$122.44 Checks issued................................-$857.09 Approved, not paid.................-$10,840.42 Ending balance 6/10/16........$156,961.86 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking

OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Jamey Allen • Leroy Bayliff Alan Davenport • Ronnie Fulks Vivian Gibson • Lynne Miller Beckie Turner • Joyce Wallace

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Applications and deadlines can be found online at www.okcoop.org/ORU

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ducation and Outreach Coordinator Tory TedderLoffland conducted OEC’s Get Charged! program for area Cub Scout groups. The program was focused on conductors and insulators.

“We learned the properties of conductors and insulators and applied the scientific method to our experimentation with various substances,” said Tedder-Loffland.

“We tested a number of materials, like rubber bands, paper clips, cloth, aluminum foil and others.”

After testing different objects, they compared their original hypotheses with the results of the test.

Tedder-Loffland also conducted an energy efficiency demonstration when she connected an incandescent light bulb, a compact flourescent light bulb (CFL) and light emitting diode (LED) bulb to an electric meter.

The meter spun faster when more electricity was being used, proving

LED bulbs are most energy efficient.

Tedder-Loffland presented the Get Charged! program to about 100 7- to 10-year-olds. Get Charged! is a hands-on science curriculum that can be tailored to any age group and touches on numerous electricity concepts. Now is the time to schedule the program for the 2016-2017 school year. Contact Tedder-Loffland, tory@okcoop.org or 217-6726, to schedule the program for your classroom or school.

Top: Tory Tedder-Loffland demonstrates the difference in electricity consumption between two light bulbs; Bottom: A group of Cub Scouts tests conductivity.

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Members invited to take part in upcoming board elections

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or the first time in recent memory, two of the three District Meetings in July will contain an election for their respective spots on OEC’s board of trustees.

All members residing in districts 3, 5 and 7 are invited to attend their district’s meetings where they can enjoy ice cream, prizes and cast their votes.

“This is a unique opportunity for a good portion of our members to truly take ownership in their cooperative by voting,” said CEO Patrick Grace. “This is what it’s all about.” [3902416801] Elections will take place only in the event a quorum is met consisting of 5 percent of

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the districts’ members in attendance.

Of course, we here at OEC make these events fun and memorable for our members. In addition to the elections, we’ll have ice cream and sodas, prizes and giveaways (including free electricity credits!) and the opportunity to speak with members of OEC’s staff.

Members in district 3 — Slaughterville, Lexington and parts of Noble and southeast Norman — will gather at Lexington Junior High Auditorium July 18 at 7 p.m.

Members in district 5 — parts of Norman and Noble — will gather at Noble High School July 19 at 7 p.m.

Members in district 7 — parts of Newcastle, Tuttle and Mustang — will gather at the First Assembly of God in Tuttle July 21 at 7 p.m.

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79th ANNUAL MEETING &

Home Free Vocal Band, Neecha’s Amazing Dobermans and the Studio of Sooner Theatre will be this year’s Annual Meeting entertainment.

Learn more at www.okcoop.org/ AnnualMeeting

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repare for an Annual Meeting like no other. This year, we’re pulling out all the stops to ensure you and your family have a fun, meaningful experience while showing you what it truly means to be an OEC member.

New food options. New entertainment. New learning opportunities.

Those are some of the things in store for the 79th Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Night, and we’re excited to share them with you and your family.

PARKING & REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Due to construction of the old Annual Meeting entrance, the south parking lot and entrances will be closed. Members should plan on parking in one of the Lloyd Noble Center’s four other parking lots (see map).

Parking attendants will be assisting members as they arrive.

An abundance of golf carts will be traversing the parking lots and transporting members to one of the three registration areas. Security personnel will be searching bags and purses. Remember, less is more; This will help keep registration moving at a comfortable pace.

Once you are registered, you will have the opportunity to pick up a hat from one of the hat booths, visit a concession area to choose from the array of food options, take the kids to the Kids’ Zone, learn about solar, energy efficiency and generators in the Learning Zone or enjoy the entertainment on the main stage. An interior Lloyd Noble Center map will be published in next month’s Co-op News

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INTRODUCING THE NEW QUIET ZONE

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Each year, we review surveys following the Annual Meeting that reveal areas of needed improvement. Due to the nature of the venue, many members reported sound and volume issues. We heard your pleas and — thanks to a focus group formed by OEC members — have created an area that will be more pleasant to the ears.

“The Quiet Zone will be an area where members who find the music and entertainment to be too loud can go and still enjoy it at a softer volume,” said Preston O’Brien, CFO and organizer of this year’s event.

“Screens will be projecting the events happening on the main stage, food stations will be nearby and, when it’s time to draw for prizes, we’ll have employees located in that area for those whose names get called.”

Located on the upper south concourse in the Chesapeake Energy Club — the same level as registration — members will have the opportunity to enjoy all aspects of the Annual Meeting in a quieter environment. Space is limited, however, and will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.

More information can be found at www.okcoop.org/AnnualMeeting and will be published in next month’s Co-op News.

NORTHWEST PARKING LOT

WEST PARKING LOT

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79th ANNUAL MEETING & Member Appreciation Night Below is an aerial map of the Lloyd Noble Center. Due to scheduled construction, members will be required to use the north, east and west entrances and parking lots.

Traffic control crews will be directing vehicles as they arrive to the Annual Meeting, and dozens of golf carts will be chauffeuring members directly to the entrances for registration

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 4:30 P.M. REGISTRATION BEGINS >>NORTH, EAST, WEST ENTRANCES 4:30 - 7 P.M. KIDS’ ZONE OPEN >>LLOYD NOBLE CENTER FLOOR – SOUTH

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4:30 - 7 P.M. QUIET ZONE OPEN >>CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CLUB – UPPER CONCOURSE, SOUTH END 4:30 - 7 P.M. CONCESSIONS, HAT BOOTHS OPEN >>VARIOUS LOCATIONS

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4:30 - 7 P.M. LEARNING ZONE OPEN >>UPPER CONCOURSE, SOUTH END

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4:45 - 7 P.M. THE STUDIO OF SOONER THEATRE CHILDREN’S CHOIR COOL DOG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS NEECHA’S AMAZING DOBERMANS HOME FREE VOCAL BAND >>LLOYD NOBLE CENTER MAIN STAGE

EAST PARKING LOT

7 P.M. REGISTRATION CLOSES >>NORTH, EAST, WEST ENTRANCES 7:05 P.M. BUSINESS MEETING >>LLOYD NOBLE CENTER MAIN STAGE

OLD ANNUAL MEETING ENTRANCE

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7:45 P.M. GRAND PRIZE DRAWING, ADJOURN >>LLOYD NOBLE CENTER MAIN STAGE

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7:15 P.M. PRIZE DRAWINGS (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) >>LLOYD NOBLE CENTER MAIN STAGE

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YOUTH &

Leadership

Energy Campers return from fun week at Canyon Camp

By Brianna Wall

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wo local students and one employee represented OEC at this year’s Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives’ Youth Power Energy Camp. The students were among 90 soon-to-be high school freshmen from across the state sponsored by their local rural electric cooperatives to attend the camp.

Macey Crawley and Kaitlyn Matlock enjoyed the four-day, action-packed camp, which is held annually at Canyon Camp and Conference Center near Hinton.

Macey is the daughter of Ray and Natalie Crawley; Kaitlyn is the daughter of Stacy Matlock. Both girls — and best friends — attend Curtis Inge Middle School in Noble.

Education and Outreach Coordinator Tory TedderLoffland also enjoyed camp as a counselor.

“The most exciting thing I learned at camp was riding in the bucket truck, learning how to climb an electric pole and learning about electricity,” Crawley said.

In addition to learning about electricity, the campers also conducted team-building exercises, played games, formed their own co-op, completed a ropes course and

visited Celebration Station.

“I made a lot of new friends and enjoyed learning about others,” Matlock said.

One of the main goals of the camp is to teach the students about electricity and the cooperative business model. This is achieved when they are assigned with the task of forming their own “Coke & Candy Co-op.” Each student is a “member” of the co-op and they elect a board of directors then interview those interested in being the co-op’s general manager.

“Forming their own co-op allows the students to see the good that comes when all parties work together,” said Tedder-Loffland. “Those who choose to run for a position on the board of directors or general manager undergo an interview process that builds self-confidence and poise in a high-pressure situation.”

OEC awards trips to camp to eighth grade students through a referral process conducted each spring. For more information on next year’s camp, keep an eye on the Energy Camp page at www.okcoop.org/EnergyCamp.

Clockwise from top: Kaitlyn Matlock takes part in a team-building exercise; Macey Crawley learns to climb an electric pole; Kaitlyn tries to keep her balance on the ropes course; Macey, Tory TedderLoffland and Kaitlyn pose for an OEC photo.

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OEC announces energy efficiency pilot program

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s prefaced last month, OEC and Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), our wholesale power supplier, are partnering to bring you an energy efficiency pilot program. We believe this program will better serve your needs as you look to save money on your energy bills.

“A recent survey found a large majority of our membership is interested in energy efficiency programs,” said Preston O’Brien, CFO and manager of marketing and member relations. “This pilot program will help us evaluate the procedures of establishing a longterm energy efficiency program for our entire membership in the future.”

WFEC has partnered with Precise Building Performance to conduct energy audits and Titan ES to offer energy upgrades, such as duct and air sealing, insulation and more.

The process starts with applying

for one of 80 available enery audits at oknm.coop prior to midnight, July 10.

If randomly selected, Precise Building Performance will come to your home and perform an energy audit that will include a blower door test to find out how well your home is sealed against the outside air. A duct blaster will test how well your HVAC system’s ducting is sealed and to make sure the return air is getting its supply of air where it should — the interior of your home. Based upon the results, expected savings will be calculated.

Titan ES will then present the member with home improvement solutions that the member may choose from.

“The initial energy audit does not cost the member any money,” O’Brien said. “However, members will be responsible for a portion of the upgrades they choose to make to their homes.”

Preston O’Brien (left), OEC CFO, earned accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant. He is shown here accepting his certificate from his father and fellow CPA Michael O’Brien.

Congratulations, Preston!

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OEC VP of Administration Jonna Buck, Community Relations Coordinator Autumn McMahon and Board President Bob Usry attend Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), where high school seniors spend a week in a challenging program of discussions, inspirational addresses, leadership training and social activities designed to enhance personal development, leadership skills and good citizenship.

OEC pays for the home’s initial assessment. Precise completes the assessment and calculates the projected kilowatt savings, a prebate worth $1 per watt that WFEC and OEC will pay. Titan ES provides an estimate for the improvements needed to meet the projected savings.

If the total improvement cost is above the prebate amount, the member will be responsible for covering the difference.

For example, if Precise estimates a usage reduction of 900 watts (therefore earning a $900 prebate) with Titan’s recommended improvements costing $1,700, the member will be required to pay only $800.

The pilot program is open to 80 OEC members who will be randomly selected. Registration closes at midnight, July 10. Visit oknm.coop to register.

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VEGETATION

New, healthier approach to vegetation management will bring savings to members

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or years, OEC’s vegetation management team has maintained the rights-of-way, keeping power lines cleared of growing trees. This practice has resulted in a reduction in power outages and a faster outage response time in the event of a power interruption. However, vegetation maintenance is evolving and so must our approach.

“In the past, we trimmed tree branches back from our lines a few feet,” said Joe Torres, manager of vegetation management. “Moving forward, we will prune branches from the point where they reach another branch, called directional pruning.

These pruning cuts heal well and minimize sprouting and decay when properly made. This will mean less trips to the members’ property to

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trim the same trees year after year.”

Directional pruning is an alternative to topping that leaves trees healthier and ultimately reduces line clearing costs. Only branches that head toward the utility lines (or other obstructions) are pruned. Those that are growing down or out away from the wires are left alone to continue their growth.

“Another benefit to this method of maintenance is it will drastically improve our reliability and decrease our outages,” said Torres. “The less vegetation we have interfering with our lines, the less the opportunity for wind, ice and storms to bring them down.”

The long-term goal is for the same tree to be maintained every four to five years (depending on the species), rather than the old practice of every one to two years. This more efficient

What to expect after OEC trims trees and mows

manner of maintaining vegetation will have a long-term savings impact on members’ bills.

“We will also begin removing anything within 10 feet of our equipment,” said Torres. “This will give us easier access to our poles during storms and for routine maintenance, as well as contribute to a quicker outage response time.”

OEC notifies members by phone when their property is due for maintenance. If the phone call is unsuccessful, door hangers are placed on homes. [1828343502] We staff experts in the field of vegetation management and strive to provide our member-owners with the best possible service. Maintaining our infrastructure with the practice of vegetation management is another way we are your trusted energy advisor.

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Efficiency

Manage your energy use with these handy apps

By Anne Prince

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racking your steps, tracking your children, monitoring your banking activity or locating your parked car — these days, it seems like there is an app for everything. If you are efficiency-savvy and want to manage your energy use, there may be an app that works for you.

Purchasing a smart thermostat for your home is a great way to begin managing your energy use. But, if you are looking for a more granular way to obtain information about your energy use, an app can provide useful insight into how specific actions impact your utility bill. The following is a snapshot of a few energy efficiency mobile apps. All of the apps mentioned in this article are available for Apple and Android systems.

TOGETHER WE SAVE Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives offers the Together We Save app, which enables users to calculate the energy use of many household appliances based on national averages. This free app includes roughly 100 calculators that determine the projected energy use and cost of particular appliances and activities. The app also offers 100 practical energy-saving tips. For Touchstone Energy® Cooperative members, the Together We Save app calculates energy costs based on your actual utility rates for even greater accuracy.

SMART HUB The Smart Hub app transmits utility data enabling consumers to see near real-time information about their energy use. Essentially, this app helps customers better understand how and when they use energy.

The Smart Hub app was developed

by National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) and uses the same data as the Smart Hub web

portal. Members can also make payments and stay connected to OEC via the Smart Hub app.

LENNOX ICOMFORT Like the Nest app, the Lennox iComfort app is only compatible with Lennox products — in this case, the Wi-Fi thermostat. It has similar features to the Nest, in that users can remotely control their home thermostat and other settings.

In addition, the app allows users to program the system to an energy savings “away mode” when no one is home.

YOUR TRUSTED ENERGY RESOURCE While these apps employ the latest technology to maximize your ability to manage your use, the next generation of energy apps will likely integrate across multiple platforms — managing your thermostat, appliances, water heater, home electronics and other devices from the convenience of your smart phone. In the meantime, while app technology continues to evolve, your best resource for saving energy and money is your local electric co-op.

OEC can provide guidance on energy savings based on your account information, local energy use and weather patterns for your region.

Contact OEC’s energy experts at 3212024 to learn more.

Anne Prince 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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NEST Owned by Google, created by Nest Labs and linked only to the Nest thermostat, this free app has several useful features. You can adjust your home thermostat by simply using your smart phone, iPad or iTouch — whether in your car or on your couch. App users can view and edit a

thermostat schedule and keep an eye on how much energy is being used.

You can also opt to receive extreme temperature alerts before your pet overheats or your pipes freeze. In addition, there is an option for smoke and carbon monoxide alerts, among others.

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Max Meek, former CEO of 34 years, is hanging up his hard hat this summer and entering retirement.

Throughout his 41 years at OEC, he helped position it as an innovative leader among electric cooperatives.

He always kept members’ needs at the forefront of every decision with a desire to improve their qualities of life in any and every way.

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1980s: Started retiring capital credits;

Became first electric utility in Oklahoma to implement automated meter reading; Increased right-of-way program following two 1987 ice storms; Began 24-hour dispatching

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large commerc company; Paid voted OEC out

of a record-setting era Max Meek, former CEO of 34 years, hanging up his hard hat When Max Meek began his job as a consumer accounts supervisor on June 30, 1975, he had no idea he would be retiring 41 years later having served 34 years as the co-op’s CEO (the longest ever by an OEC CEO). He has seen much change and progress over the past four decades and, with his wife Ivanell by his side, continues to inspire innovative thinking from his colleagues, now the co-op’s leaders.

“I cannot even begin to imagine what state OEC would be in — if it would even be in existence — without Max’s leadership,” said Patrick Grace, who took the CEO reigns from Max in January. “Serving 34 years at the same place is a remarkable feat, but serving 34 years as the CEO is even more impressive.

It demonstrates the amount of faith and confidence placed in him by the members and the board.”

The hundreds of employees who had the privilege to work for Max will remember the importance he placed on taking care of them, their families and their futures. Max settled

for nothing less than the best for his employees and, because of that, OEC is a much sought-after place of employment.

“Max was not only a great boss, he was a friend,” said Randy Simmons, vice president of Operations. “He taught me a lot and has a vast knowledge of the co-op world.”

While his co-workers and employees praise Max for his dedication, Max attributes his lengthy tenure to his employees and their knowledge, graciousness and friendship.

“In 1990, employees voted out the union,” he said. “This meant a lot to me because it showed me the employees trusted me to protect them. I didn’t take it lightly.”

Among Max’s most proud achievements at OEC was the introduction of automated meters and the influx of technology that followed.

“When automated meters first came out, not a lot of places were willing to try them,” he said. “But I thought, ‘Go for it.’ And I’m glad we did.”

2000s: Became first co-op in

Oklahoma to successfully implement a prepaid metering program; Adjusted rate structure to help stabilize members’ bills

2010s: Passed legislation for

allocated territory; Completed capital improvement project for well under expected budget

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ployees voted out union; Implemented program to attract cial loads; Formed OEC Advantage — a subsidiary internet d off original REA loan; Started Operation Round Up; Members t from under the Corporation Commission

Little did he know the impact that decision would have on the future of OEC. Soon after automated meters were installed, computers were being fine-tuned and ready to hit the market, then followed the technology that allowed pre-paying for electricity. Now, OEC operates on a 100 percent paperless system.

All of his accomplishments at OEC make for a stellar career. But, a few of his most prized accolades were earned outside of the co-op world.

“Max served in the U.S. Army as a combat infantry medic from 1967 to 1969,” said his wife, Ivanell. “He earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam in 1968.”

Max proudly tells stories from Vietnam and his days in the Army to anyone who will listen; Around OEC, there are many who listen and share stories of their own.

Max’s legacy of leadership and dedication to members and employees will continue through this new era at OEC. Change is imminent, but one thing will remain the same: Members will always come first.

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Max Meek: From U.S. Army medic to OEC CEO for 34 years We celebrate Max’s dedication to his country and his co-op’s members and employees. Thank you, Max, for your unwavering loyalty to OEC.

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Max (right) with his comrades in 1968 Vietnam

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Max meets an OEC member at a 2015 District Meeting

Circa 1983, not long after he became CEO

Combat infantry medic in ‘68 Vietnam

Tasty Treats

By Brianna Wall

Have you emi omemade anch ressing ever run across a recipe and you know 1 1 oz. Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix immediately you 1 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup buttermilk hit the figurative 1/4 tsp ground black pepper jackpot? That 1/8 tsp paprika happened to me 1/8 tsp garlic powder recently with my 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) favorite condiment: ranch dressing.

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl, then pour into a pint-sized mason jar. Store in In middle school, refrigerator for up to one week. Refrigerate 30 minutes before using. the cooks prepared square pizza slices — anyone remember those? — and I always loved dipping ini oaded ed otatoes by Vegetarian Times them in ranch dressing. To this day, I will eat ranch on 10 red potatoes (2 inches in diameter) almost anything (I even had a 1 Tbs. vegetable oil ranch fountain at my wedding...

1 tsp. salt this is a serious matter, folks). Over 3 pieces vegetarian bacon the years I have tried and failed to 5 tsp. low-fat sour cream mimic restaurant ranch dressing at 10 tsp. shredded low-fat cheddar cheese home, until now.

6 chives, finely chopped I have found not only a recipe that Paprika for sprinkling is comparable to restaurant ranch, but one that makes even the best dressing Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice off small portion from one side of each potato to taste like it came from a bottle. Plus, create flat base. Toss potatoes in bowl with oil and salt. Arrange potatoes, cutside down, on baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until soft. Meanwhile, it’s simple, quick to make and pairs cook bacon according to package directions, then chop. Allow potatoes to cool wonderfully on a lot more than just slightly, then slice top off each potato and scoop out 1 Tbs. flesh. Stuff each salads — like these mini loaded red potato with 1/2 tsp. sour cream and 1 tsp. cheese, then sprinkle with chives potatoes in place of the sour cream. and paprika.

If you have a recipe you’d like to share, email it to OECNews@okcoop. org. Have a great July and stay cool!

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• ‘01 Yamaha 650 V-Star Custom, 15K, ridden & covered, windshield, custom exhaust, exc cond, $1,795. 392-2574 or text 550-5476.

• GM 400 trans w/shift kit extra deep oil pan, VGC, $400.

808-2818.

• ‘77 Nova, brown hard-top, 373 rear end w/383 Chevy stroker engine, $2,500 OBO, call/text.

308-5742 or 590-3394.

• ’08 Honda Civic, new tires and battery, 1non smoking owner, $7,000; Delco generator, 6500 surge, 6000 watt running, only used 50 hours, key start, $375.

535-7480.

• ‘07 Harley sportser 883, $6500; Motorized bike, $150.

409-1312.

Farm & Equipment • New Holland bale wagon, picks up 105 square bales, incl is a 1 ton truck to pull it. 640-0961.

• I buy tractors, running or not.

527-9457 or 365-7572.

4.88% Taxes

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

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

• Morgan Wright Trucking: Asphalt millings, dirt, sand, gravel, low rates. 532-9522.

• 2 tractors:’51 and ‘52 8N Ford, look and run great, call for more info, loc in Noble. 820-5595.

• John Deere 12’ tandem disk fairly new cylinder & hoses, good cond, $1200 OBO. 550-9976.

• 15”X20’ used tinhorn still in good shape, $200 firm; 12”X16’ used tinhorn still in good shape, $150 OBO. Bill, 5276786, lv msg.

• Free 2 Steel tinhorns, 13”X15’ Goldsby/Cole area, good cond.

255-5114.

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• Ten row farm disk, $200; 2trlr mover dollys, $30 ea; 120ft G25 al towers, $150 ea. 217-4215.

• Cattle squeeze chute; 32”X6’8”, good cond, $200. 255-5114.

• John Deere tractor, 37hrs use; ’10 Dodge truck, 76218mle, worth $13,500; 18ft John Deere trlr, brand new, tractor/trlr worth $18,000, serious buyers only. 312-4819.

• ‘65 Massey Furguson w/ brushhog, $3000; Springtooth, disk & plow, $500 each for equipment. 642-0930.

• Disc /plow 5ft wide 3-point hookup, good cond, $550 firm, cash only, no checks. 390-3060.

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• Wako sprayer, 750 gal tank, ground driven pump, like new cond; Mid-size bales (3×3×7) wheat straw for mulch, erosion.

381-4307.

• Ford 4610 diesel tractor, $7,000.

973-4733.

• ‘14 John Deere 54” X320 lawn tractor, 193 hours, $2600; Cable 3/8”&5/8” assorted lengths, best offer. 387-3364 before 7pm.

• New Bison deep well hand pump, 200 ft deep, new $2000, will take $850; New Portable Solar Powered Generator solar panel, $1000. 249-0170.

• ‘53 Farmall Super M tractor, $1000 OBO, Mike. 642-6662.

Furniture & Appliances.

• Child’s car seat from birth-60 lbs, almost new, still in vinyl packing, $35; Youth bed w/ mattress, $25; Racket ball racket, $10. 474-4261.

• Dining table, 1 leaf, 6 chairs, $500 EC; China cabinet $400 EC; Queen 4 poster bedroom set, chest, 2 nightstands, Mattress/Box springs.

392-5440.

• Maytag, side by side refrigerator, series Model: RSD2200, works great, $250. 899-4582.

• MF industrial tractor w/77in front loader, 42hp diesel 3cyl engine, no pto or 3way hitch, strong tractor, $5000 cash firm.

381-9338.

• 2 Simon Lee power recliners bought last year, $1800, have matching power recliner if interested, call/text. 831-3766.

• Antique oak ice box, curio cabinet, rocking chair, file cabinet, wooden shelves, end tables, computer desk, all in very good condition. 990-4291.

• Electric stove, refrigerator, under-cabinet microwave, all in great cond. 872-9576 or 365-6875.

Hay & Firewood • Small square wheat straw, $4/bale; Small square first cutting alfalfa, $8/bale, loc NW of Pocasset. 459-6543 or 574-5571.

• Small square premium bermuda grass horse hay in 21-bale bundles, loaded on your trlr, sprayed and fertilized, heavy bales. 850-1005.

• Think firewood, think 314RUSS (7877).

• Firewood, 9100 S Sunnylane.

314-7877.

• We always have firewood.

314-7877.

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

Livestock & Pets • Baby mini pigs, male/female, will make great indoor or outdoor pets, $300. 401-2623.

• Chicks, turkeys, geese, peacocks, guineas. 527-5105.

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

207-8906.

• Rabbitts, black and chocolate Dutch and Californians, Chickasha area. 222-0632 or 779-1801.

• Barnevelder chicks, $5-$10 ea, call Marilyn or Cody. 817-8977686 or 405-317-0000.

• Laying hens, golden red and Rhode Island red, Lexington, $15-$25. 527-7881.

• Guinea eggs for hatching, fertility not guaranteed, but high probability, $6/dozen, $10/2dozen; Pearl, pied, and lavender mixed; Keets $5, Juveniles $8, Adults $10.

474-1234.

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872-9390

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• Longhorn heifers & female donkeys, great price to good home, awesome guard animals and low maint, call Robin.

822-0075.

• Spring into summer with a new kitten, born May 14, free to good home. 312-1243.

• Working Australian Shepherd puppies, AKC/ASCA reg, parents are fully health tested, have good dispositions & work stock, great pets or working dogs. www.ninneveh-ranch. com. 740-9218.

• 10-month-old Beefmaster heifer calf, $900. 329-4562.

• Serviceable age Angus or Maine bulls, have been F/T checked; Hunting for 3 or 4ft chain link fence. 381-4307.

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

• Metal free standing hay/ grain feeder, $175; American Blackbelly lambs, pasture-fed, no chem, gentle, $100; Metal sheep stalls divided w/gates, $200, Tuttle. 640-4651.

• Duck eggs for eating, $5/dozen; Want used beekeeping supplies.

872-8541.

• Dorper (hairsheep) Ewes and ewe lambs, $200; Ram lambs $100, good weedeaters.

387-4638.

Miscellaneous • Vintage wooden Coca Cola carrier cases each w/6½oz bottles, bottles have state/city on bottom, 4carton case $10, 24bottle case $15, have 16 cases, make offer for all. 535-8513.

• Sears Craftsman lawn cart, model#61024345, attaches to riding lawn mower, $200; New wire dog crate w/pad (36x24x22), $30; New toaster oven, $50. 417-0495.

• Log splitter, Briggs & Stratton, 650 Series, 190 CC $650, exc cond. 485-9297.

• Structural Pipe 2 3/8”thru 8”; Sucker rods ¾ thru 1”; Fiberglass Posts for Hi-Tensile Electric 7/8” thru 1 1/4”; (2) Fixer Upper Homes in Midwest City. 627-3920.

• ‘85 Honda Goldwing 1200 cc, blue, $2,300 firm. 627-3954.

• ‘05 Harvey Softail Duece, 88 cubic inch, fuel injected, 5spd, 13,500 mi, new tires, exc cond, $7,200. 760-4817.

• 2 cemetery lots at Sunset Memorial Park, Veterans Section, overlooks pond, retail $5990, asking $4500 includes tfr fees. 360-5656 or 326-8081.

• Child’s car seat from birth-60 lbs, almost new, still in vinyl packing, $35; Youth bed w/ mattress, $25; Racket ball racket, $10. 474-42261.

• Electric wheel chair for an individual, needs battery, blue and gray, $125. 626-6392.

• New Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50 sewing & embroidery machine, $2750; New Husqvarna Viking Topaz 40 sewing & embroidery machine, $2500. 802-1857.

• 8 person tent 14’x10’ w/divider, $40; New 2 lg canopies, $30 ea, new. 324-2017 or 495-3398.

• Toro zero-turn timecutter lawnmower, cargo-carrier #79030, new $199 at dealer, asking $100. 684-0350.

• 50 acres land, livestock equipment, snap on tools, JD lawn mower, pipe, knives, Round bales hay, dump trailer, W-W stock trailer, household furnishings. www. branchauction.com.

• Lark ‘14 fully enclosed trailer 7”X16”, w/ext roof line, fold down ramp, brakes on both axles, $4,500 obo, EC; Ruger stainless .357, 5 shot revolver, 2” barrel, SP101 ec, $550, NIB, Rossi Rio Grande lever action 410 shotgun, $450. 620-5238.

• Pop up trundle bed frame, 2 leather van seats, ladies’ Chaco’s, Southern Living cookbook collection, new screen insert for storm door. 485-4340 before 8p.m.

• Walther pk380, $300; Walther ccp 9mm, $400; Charter Arms 44 spl, $300, cash only.

249-5405.

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• Sullair Rotary air compressor p/b John Deere 4cyc diesel, $1,500 OBO; Sandblaster pod w/hose, $1,000 OBO; Daewoo propane forklift, 14’ boat w/75 hp outboard motor, small boat w/trailer, $150 OBO, call/text.

308-5742 or 590-3394.

• Antiques: clocks, lamps, old crocks, gumball machines, pressure cookers, tubs of yarn, collector dishes, Coke stuff & more, 3barns of stuff till gone.

381-4196.

• Trailer, 4’x7’ open mesh floor w/3’ rear ramp gate & mounted spare tire, $500; New 24’ Werner 1/A fiberglass ext ladder, $200.

620-1499.

• Washer/dryer set, 10,000 BTU window A/C 115 volt, 5,200 BTU window A/C, all in very good condition. 924-0541.

• 72ft white picket vinyl fence, 4248”H, scalloped top edge has a 4ft gate, $150; Real nice clear glass tub shower doors, 58”W, $40; Lighter mirror tub shower doors $35. 329-5528.

• Authentic, red, Schwinn bicycle worth $400, according to dealer, will sell for $130, call/ text. 626-6392.

Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats • 15ft Aliner solid wall fold down, only 1200#, $11,650; ‘14 Nissan Xterra, 13,000 mi, $21750, Tuttle. 550-0387.

• ‘07 Catamaran, 27ft, 496mag, s/s prop, very fast, clean & smooth ride, 59hrs, exc cond, incl custom trailer, call/text for details. 802-2575.

• 14x56, 2B/R furnished/double carport, bldg, block to marina, café, store; ‘14 boat, 145 hp, Suzuk trlr, less than 50 hrs, pkg $35,000 all. 409-1312.

• ‘69 Evinrude Sportsman I/O ski boat lake ready, a classic, with TLC, could be a real head turner, orig trailer and manuals, $3,500. 306-4415.

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.

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

207-8906.

• ‘05 Clayton home, 16×76, 3bd/2ba, 5.22 acres, totally fenced, livestock ready, 2 storage, workshop/garage, carport, new storm shelter, $89,500. 899-7976.

• FSBO, great business location, corner of I-35 & Ladd Rd, lg metal shop building w/heat & air, plus a nice small home, all on a little less than 2 acres; you can walk next door to work.

288-2529.

• Eufaula dam area, 2 lots w/2012 MH, garage, storage building, cellar, 30’x50’ steel building fully wired & ins, move in ready, will sell as 1 or split, call/text for details. 802-2575.

• 4 bay/warehouse for lease in Mustang. 642-6662.

• Ft Cobb Lake house, Crows Roost area, 2bd furn, 2lots, new metal roof, garage, carport, Waverunner and Seadoo on double trlr, $62,500. 623-4231.

• Martingale Estates, McClain County platted, 2adjacent home lots, each 1acre+, County maintained streets, Washington SD (bus), I35 Exit 101, E1/4m to entrance. 288-2564.

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• Brick home 3bd 2b, 1850 sq ft, 7yo, 5AC lighted arena stall, hay barn, s of I40 & Choctaw Rd, $225,000. 249-0170.

• 120 acres, nice hay fields some pasture some woods, 3bed house & barn, consider split, $4,000 per acre, Marty.

623-4685.

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

• Bluegrass jamming, 5-9:15pm, Pre-Show 6:15pm, Concert 6:30pm, July 9 and July 30; 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.

Wanted • Cherries, sand plums, peaches, apples, possum grapes, other fruits or berries for jelly, will harvest, shares, Trade, Lake Eufaula lot, Enchanted Oaks addition. 802-4227.

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

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• Want to buy 4’ brush hog.

329-4480.

• Lawn mowers, running or not.

738-4138.

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

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

• Ham radio gear, radios, amps, Morse code, antennas, etc.

641-7582.

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

• Bookkeeper seeking workfrom-home employment opportunities, will provide contract upon request, 10+ years in accounting, exp includes general ledger, bank reconciliation &more.

394-4136.

Business • Tractor work: Driveway repair with gravel or dirt; Storm repair and clean-up, field mowing, tinhorn replace. call James.

640-9520.

• Yard cleanup: Fence repair, fence installation, mowing, small tree trimming. 990-1084 or 360-8091.

• Jerry Richardson Ent. LLC: Tree trimming, cut down, haul off. Use 70 ft. reach bucket truck. Storm debris, estate/ general cleanup & removal.

References. 850-0577.

• Brick and masonry repair: 34 years experience tuckpointing, all brick, block, stone work, no job too small, brick mailboxes, references, free estimates. Todd 239-9373.

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

• Austin Construction: we build pole barns, and small storage buildings please call 405-945-9999.

• 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.

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

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

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

899-7292.

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

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

• 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.

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

226-2930.

• Driveway: Storm repair, gravel, dirt, rock, free estimates.

640-9520.

• 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. 366-0722.

• 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.

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

207-8906.

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

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

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

245-5502 or 381-2007.

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

No tires, No titles, No problem.

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• I repair tractors: 30 years in business. 527-9457 or 365-7572.

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

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

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

• American Gutters: Seamless guttering, off duty police officer, competitive prices, call for free estimate. 441-1175.

• Brush hogging: Garden tilling, $40/hr. 872-9188 or 618-7339.

• Dirt & Gravel work: Garden tilling, front-end loader, boxblade, brush hog, driveways, tree removal, fences, yard cleanup. Kevin, 872-9576 or 365-6875.

• Tilling: Call James. 640-9520.

• Welding: Free estimates. Call James, 640-9520.

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

• Mowing: 808-8202.

• Garden tilling: 808-8202.

• 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.

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

• Brushhogging: 808-8202.

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• Brush hogging: garden tilling, light hauling, $40/hr. 872-9188 or 618-7339.

• Fence clearing & building: Brush hogging, lawn mowing.

Call 202-5224.

• Handyman service: Painting, drywall, texturing, etc. 201-0018 • Brush Hog Work: $40/hr.

872-9188.

• Storm Damage?: Tree trimming & removal. Bongala Tree Service offers veterans & senior discounts. Insured.

625-0797.

• Flowers Housekeeping: Arrive home after a long days work to enjoy your sparkling clean home. Purcell/Norman.

596-4159.

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

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

Financing available. 872-0338.

• Rent to Own Portable Buildings: 8x12=$1,495; 8x16= $1,895; 10x16= $2,950. No credit check. 872-0338.

WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMS

• 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.

• Brush hog & box blade work: $45/hour. 527-9457 or 365-7572.

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