Oklahoma Electric Co-op News July 2017

OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Your trusted energy advisor

Volume 66, Issue 1

July 2017

CO OP NEWS

Oklahoma Electric

OEC SENDS FIVE LOCAL TEENS TO ENERGY CAMP PAGE 8 A camper interviews for the co-op general manager position with the camper-elected board of directors at this year's Energy Camp.

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

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Percy Moreu, Vice President

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Ronnie Grover, Sec. Treasurer

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Mike Argo, Asst. Sec. Treasurer

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Rusty Grissom

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Shirley Idleman

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Danny Watters

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Bob Usry

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Ronnie Tharp

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District2Trustee@okcoop.org District4Trustee@okcoop.org District1Trustee@okcoop.org District3Trustee@okcoop.org District5Trustee@okcoop.org District7Trustee@okcoop.org District8Trustee@okcoop.org District9Trustee@okcoop.org

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

Senior Management Co-op Manager...............................Patrick Grace Chief Financial Officer.........Preston O’Brien, CPA VP of Engineering...........................Thad Peterson VP of Operations.........................Randy Simmons VP of Administration...........................Jonna Buck VP of HR and Legal Services............Tracy Mowdy VP of Metering................................John Spencer

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News is published monthly by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, 242 24th Ave. NW, Norman, OK 73069, (USPS865-700). Subscription rates: $6.00 per year for non-members, 50¢ per year for members.

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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 $500 Each month, OEC will pay $50 to the two coop 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.

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Patrick Grace, CEO

Summer is in full swing, and that means it's time to put our system to the test.

We were pretty lucky to escape storm season without any significant events or damage, and we hope the trend continues as the weather warms up and the air conditioners kick on.

Electric cooperatives invest year-round into ensuring a reliable, safe system is in place when the time comes we need it most. That time is summertime.

Summertime is the true test of a reliable, safe electrical system.

Peak times can be incredibly strenuous on an electrical system, and we must be able to provide enough electricity to meet the needs of all our members, even when they're all occurring at the same time.

Although most costs in this industry are fixed costs, kilowatt hour rates are ultimately determined based on peak usage, which occurs on these hot summer afternoons when air conditioners are running at full capacity.

Just remember, turning down your thermostat more than needed does not cool down your home any faster. We offer an abundance of energy efficiency tips on our website. I invite you to take a look and see what you can do to keep your summer bills down — don't forget, electricity costs more between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. See page 11 for more information.

We're also busy planning this year's Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night. As you might have seen in last month's Co-op News, we are unable to provide this year's attendees with a meal due to the Lloyd Noble Center's continued construction. It is still sure to be an entertaining evening with exciting performers and more chances than ever to walk away a grand prize winner.

Stay cool this summer and we will see you in August.

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OEC earns local, nationwide recognition

Operation Round Up® program celebrates 25 years, part II

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Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night details

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Members in districts 2, 4, 8 invited to attend local meetings

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Local teens spend week at Energy Camp

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Operation Round Up Report WFEC Generation Report Youth & Leadership

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Source: U.S. Department of Energy

ORU REPORT

ORU OPERATION ROUND UP OEC FOUNDATION, INC.

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

Next Meeting July 27 Applications Due July 10 Applications available at www.okcoop.org/ORU OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 5/23/17 ................................ $167,416.78 June deposit ......................... $19,507.57 Interest ...................................... $146.27 Checks issued .................... -$28,883.24 Approved, not paid .............. -$13,746.38 Ending balance 6/23/17 .... $144,465.00 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking 4

OEC Foundation, Inc. donates over $26,000 to local individuals, organizations in need The OEC Foundation, Inc. at its June board meeting granted $26,639.60 to local individuals, families and nonprofit organizations. The funds will assist with dentures, eye care, cleaning supplies, and essential equipment for local fire departments and Project Outreach, a day school for handicapped children.

The board via the Operation Round Up® (ORU) program granted the United Way of Norman (UWN) $10,000 for its ABC School Supply program to provide supplies to children of low income families at the beginning of the 2017 school year. [1931307300] "The funds will be used to purchase a back pack and basic school supplies for pre-K through twelfth grade students in low income families," said Diane Murphree, UWN director of community impact. "Supplies are tailored to meet the needs of each grade level based on supply lists provided by school districts.

We use private donations, money collected through our Stuff the Bus campaign and donations from local businesses — both money and school supplies — to ensure the needs of our communities' children are met."

The board also earmarked $3,000 for a new brush truck for Grady County Fire Department's Naples Station, as well as $2,830 for Newcastle Fire Department's new equipment.

ABLE Council for Developmental Disabilities received $2,200 for funds to replace 13 storm doors and four exterior doors for group homes.

"I speak for the entire board when I say we are grateful to have such a generous membership choosing to round up their bills each month to help those in need," said Joyce Wallace, OEC Foundation, Inc. board president. "We are proud to keep all the funds local and in all seven counties served by OEC. The needs of so many would go unmet if it weren't for this program and the generosity of tens of thousands of OEC members."

Donations via the ORU program are made possible by members who elect to round up their electric bills each month. The extra change is put into a collective pot that a nine-member board of directors disperses on a regular basis.

Applications received by July 10 will be reviewed at the next meeting on July 27. Download applications — individual/family or organizational — from www.okcoop.org/ORU or by visiting OEC's headquarters at 242 24th Avenue Northwest in Norman.

For questions regarding ORU, contact Tory Tedder-Loffland at 217-6726 or tory@okcoop.org.

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OEC, leaders recognized locally, nationally Patrick Grace named 40 Under 40 by Price College of Business The University of Oklahoma's Price College of Business recently announced its annual 40 Under 40 list, which featured OEC CEO Patrick Grace.

"I am honored to be included in the 40 Under 40 alongside others who have worked hard and experienced success since graduating from Price College," said Grace. "I still have a lot to learn in my role as CEO and hope to continue growing in it so OEC can be the best it can be."

Price College's 40 Under 40 profiled those whose achievements, ambition and influence make them an inspiration to those around them. Congratulations, Patrick!

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

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The Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) in June awarded OEC's marketing and member relations team with two first place awards — Best Employee Publication and Improved Publication for its employee magazine, Watts Watt.

"We are incredibly honored to receive these awards," said Autumn McMahon, manager of marketing and member relations. "Our team is dedicated to our work and we are proud others recognize our dedication."

OEC was one of over 200 cooperatives nationwide who submitted entries into CCA's annual communications contest.

WIND: 24% HYDRO: 6% SOLAR: 1% NATURAL GAS: 48% COAL: 21%

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Marketing and member relations team claims two national awards

Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation during April 2017.

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

Left to right: Carleigh Foutch, MMR intern; Tory Tedder-Loffland, education and outreach coordinator; Brianna Wall, editorial and events coordinator; and Autumn McMahon, manager of MMR. Not pictured: Daniel Lofland, energy efficiency solutions specialist, and Preston O'Brien, CPA

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

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OPERATION ROUND UP ISN’T GIVING UP PART II Part I of this story was published in last month's Co-op News

BY CARLEIGH FOUTCH

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lash forward to 2017, and ORU is still in full force. Vivian Gibson, who also served on the original board and still serves on the Operation Round Up® (ORU) board today, says the board has become her family over the last 25 years.

“I’m proud to be the senior member, in age and longevity,” she said.

And while ORU’s mission is still the same, the organization has evolved since 1992.

“We’re a little more strict with the funding,” Gibson said.

“The format of the application has also changed quite a bit.

We require more information from the applicants now.”

“The level of commitment within the program and within the co-op has helped enhance the program,” said Bob Usry. “People have stepped up more and they try harder to make the program better. They do their homework and investigate.”

However, a few changes aren’t going to stop ORU by any means. Although the program has been around for 25 years, it doesn’t look like they’re going away anytime soon. Going forward, the future looks full of more opportunities to help others, which is — and has always been — ORU’s number one priority.

“Just knowing that we’re helping people in need means so much,” said Joyce Wallace, the current president of the board. [1015101904] Wallace, who’s served as the president since 2015, says that giving back to the community that OEC serves is the most rewarding part of being involved with ORU.

“These applications just pull at your heart strings,” she said. “And the thank you notes we get are just so appreciative. They help us know the money is truly being well spent.”

And while Usry no longer serves on the board, he, Wallace and Gibson can all agree that they want to see ORU continue to help people in need going forward.

“My favorite part of serving ORU is helping the individuals who really need the help and have no other place to turn,” Gibson said. “We are a very caring and generous board, but by the same token, we try to spend the member’s money wisely.”

“Going forward, I’d like to see ORU get some national attention and get the recognition it deserves. These are real needs, and we help so many people because we witness the need in the community firsthand,” Usry added.

Another thing they’d like you to know?

“You don’t have to be an OEC member to apply,” Wallace said. “Some people think they can’t apply for these funds, but that’s not true.”

That’s right. As long as an organization or individual lives within the OEC service area, they’re eligible to receive funds, regardless of member status. If you know someone who needs assistance, feel free to point them toward ORU, and continue to do good.

ORU wouldn’t be possible without you ­— our members.

Your willingness to participate does not go unnoticed. The OEC community has been looking out for others with this program for 25 years. Let’s keep going for 25 more.

Carleigh Foutch, OEC's marketing and member relations intern, recently graduated from the University of Oklahoma's Gaylord College of Journalism and its professional writing program. She contributes to the Co-op News as needed and is a published author.

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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • July 2017

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MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT FRIDAY, AUG. 11 • 5 P.M. LLOYD NOBLE CENTER, NORMAN

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In recognition of OEC's 80th Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night, the board of trustees decided to allow more members to walk away as grand prize winners. Rather than the traditional $1,000 grand prize at this year's event, nine $800 prizes will be awarded during the evening's prize drawings.

"We believe 80 years of a locally-owned business is worth celebrating," said CEO Patrick Grace. "With that in mind, we are giving more members the opportunity to walk away with a memorable gift — cash."

Due to the south ramp being under construction again this year, attendees will utilize the north, south, east and west entries of the Lloyd Noble Center on Friday, Aug. 11 to register and receive their registration gifts. This year's gifts also honor OEC's 80th anniversary: a $30 electric account credit (increased from the traditional $20 credit) and a stylish 80th anniversary cap (men's or ladies options available) to each registered member.

Due to the hindrance of the Lloyd Noble Center's south ramp's continued construction, a meal will not be served at this year's event. However, construction will be finalized in time for next year's Annual Meeting, when a traditional barbecue dinner will again be served. In light of the absence of a meal, please note doors for registration will not open until 5 p.m.

The evening's entertainment will consist of Clancy Davis — a past performer, an Okie from Ada and always a crowd favorite — and The Browders, an awardwinning family gospel group from Virginia.

"We are excited to bring some top-level entertainment to this year's Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night and hope everyone will come out for their chance to win one of over 100 door prizes and one of nine grand prizes," said Autumn McMahon, manager of marketing and member relations. "We are confident this year's event will not disappoint."

Members in attendance will also have the opportunity to learn about the latest programs OEC offers and speak with experts in the energy industry.

Look for more details in the 2016 Annual Report & 80th Annual Meeting Registration mailer to be delivered later this month. www.okcoop.org

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Top: Ashton Proulx of Cement takes a ride in a bucket truck; Bottom: Madi Stockton of Norman climbs an electric pole for the first time!

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Five local students and one employee represented OEC at this year’s Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives’ Youth Power Energy Camp. The students were among 80 soon-to-be high school freshmen from across the state sponsored by their local rural electric cooperatives to attend the camp.

Makyna Madison of Blanchard, Taylor McGill of Tuttle, Lyrica Olah of Mustang, Ashton Proulx of Cement, and Madi Stockton of Norman enjoyed the four-day, action-packed camp, which is held annually at Canyon Camp and Conference Center near Hinton. OEC Education and Outreach Coordinator Tory Tedder-Loffland also enjoyed camp as a counselor.

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 co-op.

“We changed things up a bit this year and divided the campers into seven co-op districts,” said Tedder-Loffland. “Each district was assigned a co-op principle as their theme. They made flags and created chants celebrating the meaning of their principle. This format gave the campers many opportunities to practice leadership and support the unique strengths of everyone in the district.”

McGill was elected as her district's trustee and, with her fellow trustees from the other districts, interviewed and hired a general manager from a pool of camper applicants. By the time camp was over, these young leaders knew the significance of the cooperative difference.

In addition to learning about cooperatives and electricity, campers climbed an electric pole, rode in a bucket truck, conducted team-building exercises, played games, visited Celebration Station and more.

“I didn’t want to climb the pole at first, but they tricked me,” said Proulx. “It was pretty cool. Easier than I thought it would be.”

“I made a lot of new friends and appreciate all of the presenters who came to talk to us,” said Stockton.

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.

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CO-OP HAPPENINGS

Upcoming meetings to be held in three districts

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EC is governed by a nine-person board of trustees that is responsible for establishing the overall policies of the cooperative. Each trustee is a co-op member who represents one district — the area in which he or she lives — within the co-op's service territory and serves a three-year term. Terms are staggered in such a way that only three trustees are up for election each year.

Meetings are held in the three respective districts for the primary purpose of electing trustees, discussing cooperative business and sharing information about the electric industry. Please note an election will take place only in the event a quorum is met consisting of five (5) percent of the districts’ members in attendance.

The dates and locations for this year's district meetings are as follows: • Members in district 2 — Choctaw, Harrah, Bethel Acres, Pink and Etowah — will gather at Little Axe Middle School Cafeteria July 10 at 7 p.m.

• Members in district 4 — Newcastle and parts of west Moore — will gather at Newcastle Middle School July 13 at 7 p.m.

• Members in district 8 — parts of Midwest City, south Oklahoma City and Norman — will gather at Grace Place Baptist Church July 11 at 7 p.m.

Members in these districts will receive a notice in the coming days and are asked to bring it with them to their respective meeting for registration.

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Rural communities have a voice in Washington

ON-PEAK RATES Electricity consumption on weekdays, 3-7 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31 (excl.

July 4) 25.6688¢/KWH

OFF-PEAK RATES Electricity consumption all other times of the day 10.2688¢/kWh

By Dan Riedinger

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iven the incessant news out of Washington highlighting partisan bickering and gridlock in Congress, it can be hard to tell whether our elected leaders are listening and being responsive to the concerns of rural Americans. That’s why America’s electric cooperatives urged members to get out and vote in the last election and are now focused on advancing the interests of rural communities in our nation’s capital. We’ve asked for a seat at the table — a request that’s been met with some success.

Early this year, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), our national service organization in Washington, led a group of more than 40 organizations in sending a letter to President Trump asking him to make rural issues a top priority of his administration. “As you witnessed first-hand during the campaign, the issues facing rural America are no less significant than those facing urban parts of the country, but can be more easily overlooked because America’s small towns and rural areas make up just 15 percent of the nation’s population,” the groups wrote.

To address this concern, the organizations urged the president to designate a senior member of the White House staff to take point on rural issues or establish an office of rural policy within the Executive Office of the President. In response to this and other electric cooperative outreach efforts, the president in late April signed an executive order establishing an interagency Rural America Task Force to examine the issues facing rural America and identify actions needed to address them. continued on page 12

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Keep your home — and pocketbook! — cool this summer with these energy efficiency tips.

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ummer is here, and that means OEC's on-peak rates are in effect Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. until Aug. 31 (excluding July 4).

While electricity costs more to produce during those hot afternoons, you can actually save money during the summer by making a few minor adjustments to your household's energy use routine.

• Postpone the use of major appliances — like dishwashers, kitchen appliances and clothes dryers — until after 7 p.m.

• Invest in a programmable thermostat and pre-cool your home.

• Make sure your water heater is set to the lowest point (around 120º), and consider installing a water heater wrap to help seal in the heat.

• West-facing windows attract extra heat during the summer. Cover them with curtains or drapes containing thermal linings or barriers.

• Closing blinds during the day will help keep the summer heat out of your home.

• Use ceiling fans only when you're in the room. They will cause the air to feel cooler, but if no one is in the room to feel it, it is wasted electricity.

• Replace or clean air filters. It only takes a minute and savings could add up.

• Entertainment center electronics consume power even when they're turned off.

Plug them into a power strip and turn it off during the day.

ON-PEAK HOURS 3 p.m. — 7 p.m. | June 1 — Aug. 31, weekdays only (excluding July 4) Cost of electricity per kilowatt-hour: On-peak hours: 25.6688¢ | All other hours: 10.2688¢ Find more energy-saving tips at www.okcoop.org

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TASTY TREATS

Electric cooperatives also have been weighing in on another big topic in Washington: the need to improve the nation’s aging infrastructure.

Co-ops have told policymakers they must look beyond merely repairing roads and bridges if a federal infrastructure initiative is going to meet the needs of rural communities. High on co-ops’ list of priorities is closing the rural-urban digital divide by expanding rural access to high-speed Internet service, which Matheson calls “a key ingredient for a healthy 21st century economy, particularly in rural areas.”

Given this imperative, co-ops were very pleased when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) appointed Matheson to serve on a newly created Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee. The mission of the panel,

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.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded (rotisserie chicken is perfect) 1 cup of your favorite salsa 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterrey jack Preheat oven to 400ºF. Mix chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions. Place about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold opposite sides over filling, then roll up from the bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush with melted butter (this is an important step to ensure the chimichangas are nice and crisp).

Bake for 25 minutes or untile golden brown and crispy. Garnish with desired toppings.

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which held its inaugural meeting in April, is to advise and make recommendations to the FCC on how to accelerate the deployment of broadband by reducing and removing regulatory barriers to infrastructure investment. Matheson will work to ensure that rural needs are addressed.

This isn’t to say that everything in Washington will go co-ops’ way. The federal government is a massive bureaucracy with many interests vying for attention. But there’s one thing you can count on: Electric cooperatives will fight to make their voices heard on Capitol Hill and within the many federal agencies that impact the quality of life in rural communities. They’ll always strive to get a seat at the table.

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cheese 2 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup) 6 8-inch flour tortillas 2 tbsp butter, melted Toppings: diced tomato, sour cream, guacamole, salsa and shredded cheese

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

CLASSIFIED ADS

• • • SUBMIT CLASSIFIED ADS DIGITALLY • • • www.okcoop.org/classifiedads email/text ad, phone

Autos, Parts & Accessories • Dependable! Some dents, no rust, mileage unknownodom stuck, 175K, no radio, automatic, ask for John.

982-1430.

• ‘08 Suzuki S83 Boulevard, black, 1,500 actual miles, back rest, show room condition.

388-5658.

• Polaris Ranger tires/wheels 26.11R12 (2) and 26.9R12 (2), exc cond, $200; Parker Tornado F-4 Crossbow (360 fps) w/bolts/cocking rope, $350. 274-8420.

• OEC headquarters, 242 24th Ave NW, Norman

# and OEC account # to OECNews@okcoop.org

• Excellent ‘08 Ford F250 FX4,very low mileage, 48k, all leather extended cab, loaded, new tires, ‘11 ford extended can truck, great condition, current tags, v6flex fuel, deluxe pkg, 1 owner, 188k mi, $9500 OBO. 795-1030.

• ‘12 F450 4WD, auto trans, power stroke, less than 70K m, reg maint. 642-1927 or 642-2913.

• ‘96 GMC Jimmy SUV SLT 4Door, 4WD, 4-spd auto 4.3L, V6 OHV, green, damaged.

321-0633.

• 96 Ford Explorer Limited, Desert Rose color 318k MOL, loaded, bad transmission, new tires, new battery, $600 OBO, text for address and directions.

532-6034.

• ‘08 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab 2wd 6.7 diesel, 140k miles, $18,250 OBO, call/text.

213-9356.

• ‘52 Desoto 4dr sedan, complete original car will not start, $1800 cash or trade for a good zero turn mower. 306-5017.

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Tank pumping & installing • Dozer & backhoe dirt work ®

• ‘05 Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883C, black, 8,467 original miles, 1200cc motor with 681 miles, 1 owner, garage kept, $4,000 obo. 826-7181.

• 06 Yamaha XVZ13CT,clean, nice, many extras, great cond, ready to go, now ONLY $5,500, call Jerry. 850-0577.

• ‘08 Suzuki S83 Boulevard, black, back rest, 1500 actual miles, show room condition.

388-5658.

• ‘83 Chevy Blazer 4 X 4, good truck $3,900; ‘83 chevy lwb 350/350 parts truck only $350, cash only. 818-9011.

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(405) 329-1830 www.okcoop.org

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Farm & Equipment • TRACTOR WORK: I can move dirt and gravel, etc, Call Morgan. 501-2099.

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

• I buy tractors running or not.

365-7572.

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

207-0101.

• Secure Feed Storage: Used & one-trip 40’ & 20’ shipping containers, low as $2,375, We deliver. 405-783-4370.

• Horseshoeing and trimming by appointment only, Oklahoma Horseshoeing School.

288-6085.

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

• Bermuda grass sprigging.

850-1005.

• Miller welder on trailer, old tiller, ‘71 VW motor, RKI p/u toolboxes, 2 person gocart, come look, make offer.

387-4793.

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

• Hesston 745 Rd Baler, used once baled 94 bales, always kept inside, $10,000 obo. 761-1166.

• DR 3 point hitch self-feeding Chipper $1,800 OBO ($2,400 new); Jenn Air gas oven, white new $600 OBO ($2,000 new), call Tom. 312-3266.

• Recently removed steel guttering, downspouts, and rakes off of 45X75 steel building, exc shape, charcoal, heavy gauge, 4-5”, $295, loc in Norman. 364-5408 or 208-1203.

• For sale or trade several 8N Ford tractors. 321-7843 or 317-0645.

• ‘08 New Holland L190 skid steer w/full cab heat/air, joy stick, new solid 20 in tires plus new LED lights, $21,000 cash.

381-9338.

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• ’08 red Samsung front load washer & dryer w/matching red pedestals, $400, need to go to a home that can repair. 760-2144.

• SK Kobelco SR Track Hoe with 30” Bucket, has cold A/C, good tight machine, under carriage is in good cond, new sprocket, $22,500. 370-7386.

• Rust/Gold Sofa and matching chair, good condition.

360-4429.

• Vintage 1940’s Buffet, $150.

364-1915.

• Bedroom set, heavy solid wood chest, dresser/mirror, armoire/ tv, King metal sleigh bed, dark brown, good cond, $1000 OBO. 740-7708.

• Fresh brown eggs, $3/dozen, call Diana. 667-1686.

• ABCA Registered Border Collie puppies, black & white, male & female, $300, border73093@ gmail.com, call or text.

817-382-2379.

• Hypoallergenic Havamalt puppies born March 15, 3 Males, $800 ea, Lexington, Facebook: Joyful Havamalts.

740-9218.

• For lease or for sale: Young BLK bulls, Sim-Angus, 1 Red Limo & 1 Hereford, $450-$2,750.

288-6393.

• Hairsheep, Dorper ram lambs, $100; Dorper ewe lambs, $175.

387-4638.

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

207-0101.

• British White Cattle show/ sale/mtg Oct 6,7 Purcell Fairgrounds, Fri night music/ dancing Old Troubadors Band.

255-5114.

• Chicks, turkeys, guineas, ducks, goslings, laying hens, bunnies and large brown eggs for sale.

527-5105.

• ASCA reg Australian shepherds, fat healthy pups w/champion bloodlines, exc temperament for pet/work/show. 392-3602.

• Boer goats 3 mos to 2 yrs old, not registered red & black heads, traditional and spotted, $150 to $300. 795-0852.

• Chickens, ducks & guineas.

527-5083.

• Free farm kittens, 4 pailless, tabby kitties, born 5-23, leave message. 476-3660.

• Dorper sheep, Ewe lambs, $140; Ram lambs, $75. 387-4638.

Hay & Firewood • 4x5 1/2 net wrapped Bermuda hay, sprayed and fertilized, sticker free, $45. 627-5328.

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

• Sm sq straw, $4 per bale. 4596543 or 574-5571.

CASH LOANS ON QUALITY GUNS

Buy direct from the Manufacturers!

(405) 381-4044

Livestock & Pets

WANTED

QUICK CASH LOANS ON MOST FIREARMS

Tinhorns R Us

Furniture & Appliances

WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMS

• ‘79 Camaro, 383 small block, flat top pistons, steel crank, alum heads, roller rockers, solid lift cam, fresh 350 turbo trans, new B&I torque conv, 5500 stall, Hurst Qtr stick shifter, $12,000 OBO. 386-2454.

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

CLASSIFIED ADS

• Laying hens $20 ea; hatching eggs $5-dz; American Blackbelly adult rams, proven breeders, $190 ea, Tuttle.

640-4651.

• 1-3 week old full blood bantam chicks: Buff Orpingtons, Cochins & D’uccles $3-5 each; Fertile setting eggs $10 dozen.

872-8870.

Miscellaneous • Asphalt millings 20 ton $425 delivered anywhere in metro, great for driveways, roads or parking areas. 630-8440.

• Sawmill lumber beams, craft wood, fireplace mantels, slabs, table tops, also used lumber and used barn metal. 820-0618.

• 2 cemetery plots, Sunset Memorial Park, Norman, Garden of Resurrection, Lot 148, B&C, $3,650 ea (value $5395 ea). 326-7539.

• 2 adjoining cemetary plots at Arlington Memory Gardens, 3400 N Midwest Blvd, plots selling for $3495, asking $5800.

370-4483.

• Two Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Garden of Apostles Spaces A & B, worth $6,800 asking $4,000 total. 569-2399.

• 1/2carat diamond ring, solitary, 14karat white gold band, size 5, $1,000 firm. 410-7532.

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

207-0101.

• 1 cemetery lot in Sunset Memorial Park, $1,700; 4 boats, motors & trlrs, contact David or Gail. 872-0434.

• Rossi .38 Special 5 shot revolver, 3” barrel w/Kydex OWB Holster w/box of 50 rounds, very little use, $350. 387-3096.

• Two lots at Resthaven Cementary, Space 1 & 2, Section 20, Garden of Nativity, $2,800 each. 691-8434.

• Garden of Prayer, Hillcrest Cemetery, Ardmore, OK 2 cemetery plots, $1000 obo.

918-630-0114.

• Steve Murisak pool table 6”x5”, comes with extra sticks, racks $600. 432-6343.

• One cemetery plot, Minco, evergreen, 2nd addition, lot 7 block 2, grave B, $2,800 OBO, cash/cashier check, Tuttle.

381-3639.

• Stearns & Foster K Mattress Like New $200; 6 Sheets Plexiglass 1/4”X87X37; 11 Aluminum Screens 37X86 $25/ Unit. 535-0935.

• Need sand plums, apples, peaches, apricots, berries for jelly, also need tree spade work done; have various size bird cages & breeding boxes available. 802-4227.

• Craftsman Lawn Tractor, YT3000, 46in 21 hp, platinum eng starts & runs great, $975.

740-9270.

• Browning BAR .22 Rifle, exc cond, includes carry case, $600, call/text. 641-7582.

• Whirlpool washer 1 1/2old, exc cond, pd $425, $200 FIRM; Nice set of drums sparkly green $300 FIRM; 12ft bar w/ storage paid $3000, $600 FIRM. 918-424-7900.

• 2 Sun Mountain golf carts, both good condition, $50 each.

360-2406.

• Steel Insulated garage door 6 foot 6 in high 7 foot wide, $100.

329-4562.

• Retired drivers ed instructor, will supervise on road student drivers. 306-6355.

• Plot at Sunset Memorial, $2850; Antique Porcelain Doll collection, approx 85 dolls; Super Blue Stuff pain relief 4, 8 or 12 oz. 397-6367.

• 2 plots, Sunset Memorial Park, Garden of Prayer, $4,200 for both. 820-5504.

• ‘11 Yamaha golf cart, blue/tan top, good batteries, charger, tires & paint, $2600. 684-0350.

• Pendleton blanket numbered 771 of 1000 $100; Southwest style candles large Seiko musical clock $50; Trailer dolly $30; 100 ft towers $200 ea. 217-4215.

• Streamer sport power HoverRound electric scooter, used very little, like new $700.

245-1675.

• Free to a good home 10x12 storage bldg, you pick up, no delivery. 381-4956 or 317-4175.

• 2 Lots Resthaven next to lake, $1,250. 833-8022.

• Cast Iron tail gate BBQ grill, $100 new, sell for $50.

833-8022.

Emerald Isle of the Midwest Spray Foam Insulation for 39 years

SPRAY FOAM ROOFING 2-POUND INJECTION FOAM www.emeraldislefoam.com Johnny Blue (405) 659-1607 Tim Kearns (405) 802-0092

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• Antique Tractors: JD #55 Combind, 14’header, cab, no AC, extra finger reel & new cycle; 9 ½ ‘ Shasta PU camper, loaded; Thomas Electronic Organ, Lawrence Welk Addition. 872-3893.

• Sterns & Foster K Mattress/ Box Springs, like new, $200; 11 Sheets Plexiglass & 12 Screens Various Sizes, 41X86, $20 each set OBO. 535-0935.

• 3 Flatbeds; 1 w/gin poles & 1 w/I-beam & hoist on A-Frame built to it; 4x8 HD trlr w/ centrifugal pump p/b 45 hp elec motor, 10,000 torsion axles & wrecker bed; 2 older Mack trucks (parts only). 590-3394 or 308-5742.

Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats • ‘02 18’ Glastron 185 boat, 190 hp Volvo engine, custom boat cover, exc cond. 590-6737.

• ‘06 Timberland Adventure Cody, 32’ model m29rls, 12’ slide, 20’ awning, 2 door, $9600.

224-4837.

• ‘13 Itasca navion 24IQ 3.0 Mercedes diesel, 13,700 miles, 2 slides, queen bed, leather recliners, full body paint, loaded, avg16mpg, no disappointments, $73,500, Paul. 485-3352.

• ‘15 Keystone Cougar X-Lite 5th Wheel 28SGS, like new, 2 AC units, central heat, fireplace, 3 slides, self-leveling, $32K. 474-0478.

• ‘00 Terry 39ft Bumper Pull w/ slide out, ‘82 Prowler Bumper Pull 32 ft. 642-1927 or 642-2913.

• ‘07 Weekend Warrior 28ft bumper pull, toy hauler, sleeps 6, 3 axle, has gas generator and many options, needs some minor work as it has been kept outside, inside in good cond, $11,500. 370-6127.

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

488-7548.

• ‘03 Town & Country Manufactured Home; 1186 sq ft, 3bdrm, 2ba, kitchen appliances included, nonsmoking, no pets, and in a good shape, $25K OBO. 303-476-0011.

• 15ft Aliner solid wall folddown only1200#, $11650; ‘14 Nissan Xterra 14000mi $21,750, Tuttle.

550-0387.

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

Financing available

No Interest up to 2 yrs

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

Winter Specials

Serving the metro since 1973 Construction and Repair

Are YOU or someone you know looking for a career?

Bob Usry & Sons, Inc. is hiring!

Journeyman plumber position available.

1800 Industrial Blvd. Norman, OK 73069

364-1001 or

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Real Estate • 10acre MHPark,28 spaces,19 owned mh’s,renthouse,$10,000 monthly income potential, $16,00 Bridgecreek, $750,000.

793-1719 or 626-2022.

• Washington, OK, 23943 Western Ave, 3bed/2ba, 1984 sf, 1 ½ acres, fenced, storm shelter, shed, 2012 Palm Harbor, beautiful property, move in ready, $128,000, call for appt.

255-2137.

• Summer is here; MH 16x80, 3bd/2ba w/ front deck, 16x30 closed garage, $41,500; MH12x60, 3bd 2ba, enclosed entry, 11x24 storage, $30,000; Sell both or separate, on Fort Cobb Lake, great hunting & fishing. 601-0382.

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

207-0101.

• 5 acres appx 1mile S of Draper Lake, Moore school district, perfect dream home site, $100k, call for details. 885-7283, lv msg.

• Want to sell your acreage property? Contact Metro Brokers Acreage Specialist, www.

OkRealtySolutions.com, call of text to get started today.

417-1849.

• 40 Acres in Goldsby on East Cottonwood Rd $8,000/acre.

401-4012.

• FSBO Great homesite or investment property: 3181 60th Ave NW, Norman, in city limits, 15 acres @ $35k an acre, zoned A-2, not in floodplain, can have horses, cattle, etc No Agents please. 760-3445.

• 8 acre tract, $30k, has pond located off Hwy 9 Hwy 102, owner carry w/10% down, call Seth. 306-0245.

• 4 acres wooded South of Hwy 9 $19,500, Owner finance w/10% down, call Seth. 306-0245.

STrucTural PiPe SaleS We build:

Cattleguards H-Posts Corner Posts Triangle Pipe Racks

• 10 acres w/1,600 sq ft 3 bed 2 bath for rent, $1,100/month.

306-0245.

• 40 acre property w/pond, located just outside Norman city limits w/both cleared & wooded areas, south of Cemetery Rd, west of 108th, call Teddi. 990-2550.

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

Perfect for:

Corrals Barns Fences

All sizes custom-cut pipe

“The PiPe Man” 405-207-0101 Call for sizes & prices • We Deliver

STUMP GRINDING TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL BRICK BLOCK STONE REPAIR FREE ESTIMATES, VERY REASONABLE, MULTIPLE STUMP DISCOUNT. CALL DANNY SPANGLER 329-2230 • 779-5362 13 MCKEE DR, NORMAN www.okcoop.org

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• Bluegrass jamming (5-9:15 pm), Bluegrass Gospel Concert (6:30 pm); July 29, 2017; 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. 405-677-7515 or 317-2618.

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

• Water Trough 8 foot or larger to use for hay feeder ring, pasture liquid feeder for cattle.

321-0095.

• Vintage Barbie dolls and accessories from 1959 through 1973, call/text. 250-3394.

• Need to lease pasture for 50 cows, within 30 minutes of Newcastle, will not trash your property. 226-9186.

• Cars, trucks, mowers and old AC units for scrap. 485-4573.

• 5’ Brushhog in Norman area.

329-4480.

• Ham radio gear, shortwave, Morse code, antennas, etc, call/ text. 641-7582

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

• 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, carports, room additions, windows & doors, all types of construction, etc. General home repair. 37 yrs. exp. 2455502 or 381-2007.

• Custom cabinets: for new construction or remodel, choice of wood, raised panel doors, roll out shelves, free estimate, references available. 527-6025 or 550-6403.

• Have Mop, Will Travel: Elizabeth Johnson, housecleaning 25 yrs experience, finger print background check, Norman area, references provided.

820-9587.

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

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

226-2930.

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

DEQ certified, bonded and insured. Call for free estimate.

226-2930.

• Timber Tree Service: Professionals in tree care, let us go out on a limb for you, call Randy, 405-821-1027 or 405-392-2399.

• Finishing mowing: bush hogging, box blading, lawn aeration, garden tilling and tree trimming. 405-823-7118.

• Guitar lessons: $10/hr, located in Tuttle. 697-8531.

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

207-0101.

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

• Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair. All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 40yrs experience, competitive prices. Danny, 3292230 or 779-5362.

• Meyer Masonry: BRICK, BLOCK, ROCK, 35yrs exp, free estimates. Keith, 527-4934.

Classen Urgent Care Clinic 2824 Classen Blvd., Suite 110 Norman, OK 73071 405-­‐701-­‐7111 Open Everyday 7am – 10pm

For Selling or Buying Cattle at Oklahoma City National Stockyard in Oklahoma City

2824 Classen Blvd., Suite 100 Norman, OK 73071 405-­‐701-­‐3563

Office (405) 602-5026 James Eaton (405) 685-1712 Jimmy Eaton (405) 682-6244 Mobile (405) 831-7692

Classen Family Medicine Open M-­‐F 7am – 5pm

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

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

• Tractor work, brush hogging, box blade: 405-365-7572.

• Outdoor work: garden tilling, brushhog, boxblade, dirt & gravel work, tree removal, yard clean-up, fences. Kevin. 3656875 or 872-9576.

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

Kevin, 365-6875 or 872-9576.

• C&B Paint Co: 15yrs experience, insured, interior/ exterior painting, popcorn ceiling removal, custom textures & drywall repairs.

Cnbpainting.com or call Cody for a reasonable yet fair price.

496-5265.

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

• 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.

• Brushhogging: 808-8202.

• Mowing: 808-8202.

• Garden tilling: 808-8202.

• Tinhorns: Installed. 808-8202.

• Tree & Brush Removal: 808-8202.

• Gravel drives: Built, repaired.

808-8202.

• Drainage problems: 808-8202.

• 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=$1,625; 8x16= $2,025; 10x16= $2,950. No credit check. 872-0338.

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

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

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

We deliver. 405-783-4370.

• Rent To Own Storage: Custom Sheds as low as $71/month for rent to own. Get attractive custom storage you can afford with no credit check. www. betterbarns.net, 405-783-4370 • Argo Siding & Windows: Make your home ready for summer; Windows, doors, siding, patio rooms, carports, remodeling, room additions, tile, painting, roofing, we also do skirting and repair siding on mobile homes.

255-5553 or 329-0553, leave message.

• W o n d e r l a n d Woodcraft: custom wood projects, furniture repair, restoration and misc.

Russell, 872-1294 or 887-5870.

• David & Goliath Painting: Interior & exterior painting.

537-2657.

• Ricky Stapleton Autos: Having trouble selling your vehicle?

We can help! Call or stop by, 615-2777, • Sewing Machine Repair: Blanchard, OK. 227-0874 or 387-3313.

• Yeaman Trucking: Dirt, sand and gravel delivered. 822-0056.

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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