Oklahoma Electric Co-op News July 2018

OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Your trusted energy advisor

Volume 67, Issue 1

July 2018

CO OP NEWS

Oklahoma Electric

How one tree makes a big impact PAGE 6

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

District 6

Ronnie Grover, Vice President

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Mike Argo, Sec. Treasurer

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District4Trustee@okcoop.org District1Trustee@okcoop.org

Rusty Grissom, Asst. Sec. Treasurer 3 District3Trustee@okcoop.org

Percy Moreu

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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 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...............................Marty Hayes VP of Administration...........................Jonna Buck VP of HR and Legal Services............Tracy Mowdy VP of Metering................................John Spencer Mgr of Fiber & Broadband.........David Goodspeed 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 $450 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, CEO

Have you been keeping an eye on the fuel mix used to generate your electricity? You can see it each month on page 5, and for the past two months, a whopping 49 percent of electricity generated by Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC, OEC's wholesale power provider) has come from renewable sources — wind, hydro and solar.

While the power WFEC produces might not be what powers your particular home, it's important to know how the process works.

Federal regulations dictate the amounts and sources by which electricity is produced. WFEC's portfolio includes a healthy dose of renewables — 37 percent of power produced in April came from its 10 wind farms. However, WFEC is just one generation company among many in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). It sells the electricity it generates to SPP then purchases the amount needed to power the homes and businesses of its co-ops' members, including you.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, coal remains the most inexpensive source by which to produce electricity. As the Environmental Protection Agency continues to closely monitor and regulate coal powered plants, generation facilities must find alternative sources, which could increase production costs and, therefore, the consumer's per-kilowatt hour cost.

So, how much of your power actually comes from renewable energy sources? The answer can be tricky. Both OEC and WFEC strive to provide members with reliable electricity, whatever the source may be. We continually implement environmentallyfriendly programs our members can proudly take part in and invite you to tour one of our two solar facilities. See what dates tours are offered at www.okcoop.org/solar. You can also see real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, located at Highway 77 and Interstate 35 in Norman.

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OEC brings home more national awards

Energy-Saving Trees giveaway promotes energy efficiency

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Energy Campers return from fun-filled week of camp

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OEC Foundation sponsors MobileSmiles dental program

OEC gives away 100 trees to members

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Look for LED products and fixtures for outdoor use, such as pathway, step and porch lights. Many include features like automatic daylight shut-off and motion sensors. You can also find solar-powered lighting for outdoor spaces.

Source: energy.gov

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 August 16 Applications Due July 30 Applications available at www.okcoop.org/ORU OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 5/23/18 ............................... $158,587.73 June deposit .......................... $20,086.21 Interest ...................................... $151.45 Checks issued ...................... -$8,129.47 Approved, not paid ............. -$18,478.82 Ending balance 6/21/18 ... $152,217.10 Financial Statement by: Amanda Dierking

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OEC Foundation board grants $41,000 to local organizations, families

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he OEC Foundation, Inc. board of directors met June 21 to review applications submitted by individuals and organizations for the Operation Round Up® (ORU) program. A total of $41,018.95 was approved for disbursement to 18 organizations and families.

MobileSmiles Oklahoma received $7,000 to provide dental care to those who are uninsured — read more about how ORU has already benefitted MobileSmiles on page 10. The board granted $5,000 each to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and United Way of Norman. Amber Fire Department, Lexington Fire Department and McClain County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputies received $3,000 grants, while the OKC Metro Alliance received $2,500 and the Community After School Program received $1,000.

Nine individuals received grants that will provide much needed dental care, vision care, hearing aids, dentures, medical travel and apartment setup.

ORU is made possible by the thousands of OEC members who choose to round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar each month. Applications — individual and organizational — are available at www.okcoop.org/ORU. Applications submitted by July 30 will be reviewed at the next meeting, scheduled for Aug. 16.

New features coming soon to SmartHub! Please be sure your email address and phone number are correct in OEC's SmartHub mobile app.

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2018

WFEC GENERATION REPORT

OEC publication claims two national awards

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WIND: 37% HYDRO: 10% SOLAR: 2% NATURAL GAS: 40% COAL: 11%

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he Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) in June awarded OEC’s marketing and member relations team with two trophies during its annual, nationwide contest — Best Employee Publication and Best of Show in the publications category for the employee magazine, Watts Watt.

“This is the second year in a row the Watts Watt has earned the first place trophy in the Employee Publication category,” said Autumn McMahon, manager of marketing and member relations. “We have an incredibly hardworking team that ensures the materials we send to our members and our employees are of the highest quality, and we are always proud when someone else acknowledges our hard work.”

This is the first Best of Show for OEC. The award recognized the best comprehensive piece of work among the 11 subcategories in the publications division (the contest also awarded work in writing, photography and events).

The Watts Watt aims to keep employees and their spouses, board trustees and retirees of OEC abreast of the latest co-op happenings and events, as well as celebrate achievements and recognize those who are giving back to their communities.

“The Watts Watt was hand-selected by the judges as the best publication among over 100 entries,” said Brianna Wall, editorial and events coordinator. “This is huge because this particular contest includes work from co-ops in a variety of industries — not just electric co-ops — whose budgets are much larger than ours. It’s truly an honor and inspires me to continue working to Left to right: Daniel Lofland, Brianna Wall, Autumn McMahon ensure OEC’s materials and Kayla Brandt; Not pictured: Tory Tedder-Loffland, Randy Harnsberger and Preston O’Brien are the best they can be.”

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 2017, and Tuttle's 40-acre Solar Farm began operation in March 2017. 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.

Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation during April 2018.

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

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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CO-OP NEWS

Scott Williams of Blanchard picks up his free chokecherry tree as part of OEC's Energy-Saving Trees giveaway; On the cover: Kristen O'Brien from Oklahoma City claimed her free crabapple tree.

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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2018

Have you heard the myth that utility companies want to get rid of all the trees? Well, it's not true in OEC's case. In fact, we encourage our members to plant as many trees as they'd like, as long as the trees are planted in the proper location in conjunction with electric lines — they even help you save money on your electric bill.

As one of only two Tree Line USA Utility electric co-ops in Oklahoma, OEC partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation in April to give away trees to 100 members who signed up online. Daniel Lofland, OEC's energy efficiency and solutions specialist, offered tips on how to maximize the benefits of a strategically placed tree.

"First, look up. If there are overhead power lines where you are wanting to plant a tree that could grow to be 20 feet tall, plant it at least 10 feet away from that line," he suggested. "Also, it is extremely important to call Okie to have all underground lines located before you plant a tree of any kind. Any costs from damage incurred without having lines located first is on the homeowner."

The direction your home faces plays a critical role in deciding where to plant trees.

In which rooms in your home do you spend most summer afternoons? Consider planting trees to shade those windows from the hot summer sun. [1525200501] "This is a great time of year to determine where to plant trees next fall and spring simply by surveying your property and pinpointing which windows would benefit best from being shaded," Lofland said. "Again, be sure to call Okie (811) to ensure you don't hit a line when digging, and check one more time to make sure the tree won't interfere with overhead power lines."

For more information and a full tree planting guide, visit the tree trimming and vegetation management page at www.okcoop.org.

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OEC FIber contractor crews hanging fiber lines near Indian Hills Road and Sooner Road

OEC Fiber on pace to meet 2018 goals

In its first few months, the OEC Fiber team has made tremendous strides in an effort to bring hope to thousands of members who currently don’t have access to reliable, affordable internet service.

“The goal is to have all electric substations connected to the fiber optic network by the end of 2018,” said David Goodspeed, manager of fiber and broadband, and OEC Fiber president. “That includes installing buildings at each substation that house the network equipment. We currently have 13 installed and have eight to go.”

Construction crews have hung 123 miles of strand and 54 miles of fiber line across the eastern parts of OEC’s service area. The first ring — from 48th Avenue Northwest to Indian Hills Road, 24th Avenue Southeast back to OEC’s headquarters — is 99 percent complete. The second ring, which encompasses far southwest parts of Norman, is 60 percent complete. Crews are also making progress in east Norman as they hang strand and fiber in the third ring. See the map at www.OECFiber.com for more information about the paths crews are taking to connect the substations.

“We are expecting the other eight substation buildings to be dropped by the end of June,” said Goodspeed. “Trans-tel [the Norman-based company performing construction work for OEC Fiber] is doing a great job of staying on pace so we can meet our goals.”

The OEC Fiber staff now consists of Goodspeed, Manager of Outside Plant and Construction Joe Torres, Network Operations Manager Michael Tomas, Fiber Optic Technician Jeremy Kilpatrick, Network Technician Nick Moyer, Social Marketing Content Manager Kayla Brandt, and Sales and Marketing Business Developer Michelle Hohlier.

“Now that our team is complete, we have hit the ground running with developing a pricing structure for both residential and commercial customers, and thinking of unique ways we can show our members that we truly care about offering them reliable broadband service in the coming months — something they should have been receiving all along,” said Goodspeed.

Be sure to sign up for all OEC Fiber updates via email at www.OECFiber.com.

www.okcoop.org

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YOUTH & LEADERSHIP

Energy Camp excites, educates local teens

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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2018

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Four 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.

Chyann Emerson from Tuttle, Kellen Driever from Noble, Olivia Braley from Norman, and Bailey Lollis from Blanchard 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 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 allowed the campers many opportunities to practice leadership and support the unique strengths of everyone in the district.”

Braley's district elected her a board trustee, and two OEC campers — Lollis and Emerson — received interviews for general manager; Emerson emerged victorious and was named 2018 Energy Camp general manager. 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 had so much fun and made friendships of a lifetime," said Emerson. "I learned so much about a co-op!" "[Energy Camp] has taught me so much about cooperatives, leadership skills and even new friendships," said Braley.

"I'll never forget what I've learned about co-ops," said Lollis. "Now I can have chats with my grandpa about co-ops."

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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ORU FEATURE

OEC members bring smiles to dozens through Operation Round Up Dental care is more important than just having white teeth. Tooth and gum infections are associated with heart disease, depression, speaking disorders and, if not treated, can lead to death.

That's why the OEC Foundation, Inc. board has been funding dental needs since the inception of Operation Round Up® in 1993.

The OEC Foundation board in June sponsored MobileSmiles Oklahoma, a nonprofit dental care program dedicated to building partnerships to improve and advance oral healthcare in Oklahoma. The partnership with Delta Dental and the Oklahoma Dental Foundation helped 31 clients receive muchneeded dental care. [5716302901] "We funded the unit for three days at a cost of $3,000 total. That $3,000 provided over $18,000 worth of dental care to those who needed it," said Joyce Wallace, OEC Foundation board president.

"This is a fiscally and socially responsible way for the OEC Foundation to help fulfill the needs of so many of our neighbors and friends."

With the vital help of volunteer dental professionals, MobileSmiles utilizes two RV-style mobile dental units that travel across the entire state of Oklahoma delivering free dental care and education. Dental treatment is provided onsite.

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Services provided on the mobile dental unit include fillings, extractions, cleanings, sealants and fluoride varnish. The mobile unit does not provide root canals, oral surgery, partials or dentures.

Dental care, like vision care, is not covered by most health insurance plans. Medicare doesn't cover most dental care, dental procedures or supplies — cleanings, fillings, tooth extractions, dentures, dental plates or other dental devices. Medicaid is only required to cover dental care for children.

About one-third of the United States population goes without dental coverage because they can’t afford it. Bad teeth are a hindrance to finding work, keeping a job and confidence. Tooth pain makes it difficult to concentrate and can severely impact educational attainment for young people.

"About 70 percent of individual applicants request assistance with dental costs," said Tory Tedder-Loffland, OEC education and outreach coordinator. "Funding this need is becoming greater and I am proud to be part of an organization that prioritizes the needs of the community and cares enough to help so many people get the help they need."

Read more about Operation Round Up on page 4 of each month's Co-op News.

DISTRICT MEETINGS

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 threeyear 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 1 — Moore, Southeast Oklahoma City, Norman — will gather at Randall University July 17 at 7 p.m.

• Members in district 6 — Goldsby, Cole, Washington, Purcell — will gather at First Baptist Church of Washington July 16 at 7 p.m.

• Members in district 9 — Blanchard, Amber, Pocasset, Chickasha, Mustang, Minco — will gather at Amber-Pocasset High School Cafeteria July 19 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.

Choctaw Harrah

Midwest City Oklahoma City Union City

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Minco

Tuttle

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Amber Blanchard

Norman

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Pink

Etowah

Noble

Tribbey

Cole Washington

Chickasha

Bethel Acres

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Newcastle

Verden

Shawnee

Moore

Bridge Creek Pocasset

McLoud

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Mustang

Purcell

Slaughterville Lexington

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CO-OP NEWS

81st Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Night It's that time again — time for the Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night!

The south ramp of the Lloyd Noble Center is back open following a two-year construction project, and a barbecue dinner will once again be served.

As usual, we have some great entertainers lined up for you and a host of prizes ready to give away.

AUG. 10, 2018 LLOYD NOBLE CENTER SOUTH RAMP

DOORS OPEN AT 4:30 P.M.

Please note doors will not open until 4:30 p.m. and dinner will be served until 7 p.m. Members must be present to claim prizes during the drawing following the business meeting.

TASTY TREATS

Mark your calendars for Aug. 10 and look for more information coming soon!

KOOL-AID SLUSHIES 2 cups of cold water 1 kool-aid packet

Place all the ingredients in a blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth — ­ a slushie consistency — on high speed. Pour into four glasses and serve with a straw and maybe even a spoon.

Recipe and image courtesy of www.EatingOnADime.com

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1/2 cup of sugar or sugar substitute 4 cups of ice

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2018

Former OEC Youth Tour winner crowned 2018 Miss Oklahoma

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f the new Miss Oklahoma looks familiar, that's because you've seen her before. Ashley Thompson, a 2012 OEC Youth Tour winner, won the 2018 Miss Oklahoma pageant on June 9, and she will be competing in the Miss America competition in September.

A graduate of Community Christian School in Norman, Ashley later attended the University of Oklahoma, where she recently graduated and plans to attend law school upon completion of her year as Miss Oklahoma.

Congratulations, Ashley, and good luck at Miss America!

APPLY FOR YOUR FREE HOME ENERGY AUDIT AT WWW.OKNM.COOP Ashley Thompson in 2012 as a Youth Tour winner

Photo by Leigh Thompson Photography www.okcoop.org

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CLASSIFIED ADS

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

SUBMIT CLASSIFIED ADS DIGITALLY WWW.OKCOOP.ORG/CLASSIFIEDADS • OEC HEADQUARTERS, 242 24TH AVE NW, NORMAN EMAIL OR TEXT AD, PHONE # AND OEC ACCOUNT # TO OECNEWS@OKCOOP.ORG

• Ford super major 5000 diesel tractor with 6’ brush hog mower, good shape, $4900 obo.

364-2541.

• ‘12 F350 4X4 Dewese bale bed w/remote control, exc cond, ext cab, 6.2L gas engine, 11,375 actual miles. 642-6313.

• ‘00 Chevy Impala LS, 143K mi, asking $3250 obo. 364-1915.

• Pressure washer used once; ‘92 Toyota 4x4 33" & motor 22re 1982 302 mavrick needs paint & 1 tire aired up, inside doors & jams, windows, ect plumbing, etc. 527-2380.

• '15 Master Tow car dolly w/ brake system & lights, only used one time. 590-6737.

5.25% Taxes

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QUICK CASH LOANS ON MOST FIREARMS

Tinhorns R Us

• ‘07 Ford Taurus needs rear window, battery, 2 tires, approx 100,000 m, asking 1,500; '66 Autocar oilfield truck w/ cummins NTC-280 w/poles & winches, 272" wheelbase.

590-3394.

• ‘02 Ford Expo runs 1800/new tires & wheels optional, salvage ‘97 f-150 $700/88 gmc s-15 $600 obo. 387-5528.

• 2wheel trlr, heavy-duty, shopmade, w/truck tires&spare, 8’6”Lx5’2”Wx1’10”D, angle iron frame w/sheet metal sides, leaf springs, hinged tailgate & wood floor, lights & 2” hitch, road ready, $395. 919-3297.

WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMS

AUTOS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES • '04 Honda Civic lx, runs good, good mpg, 220k miles, cruise control, stereo, $2000 cash obo.

532-6875.

• ‘09 Road King Classic removable windshield, backrest and lug rack, exc cond, road ready, 16k miles, call for pics, $10k.

243-2770.

• Wanted early Ford Mustang to fix up, conf, hatch ok. 366-6166.

• ‘74 Sovelhead Harley Davidson, good cond, $5,000 obo; ‘05 Buell XB12R Firebolt, good cond, $5000 obo. 414-0876.

• Looking for GM truck interior and body parts for 1973-1980 pickups. 227-6772.

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

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FARM & EQUIPMENT Wanted tractors dead or alive, any kind any size, quick response.

641-7728 or 352-4816.

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

Heavy duty Troy Bilt tiller w/ metal fuel tank, furrow plow, snow plow, wheel chains, tiller alone new at Northern Tool for $2,199, asking $550 obo.

573-0388.

Mohawk Chief 10 commercial heavy duty 10’ 3pt brush hog.

517-3366.

10’ commercial heavy duty 3pt brushhog, Mohawk Chief 10, protected 3 gearbox system, comm grade steel, front & rear chain guards, exc cond, very low hours, asking $6,500 obo.

517-3366.

‘74 Yanmar 1500 2 wheel drive w/brush hog, low hours, great shape, asking $3200. 651-5038.

Gravely tractor 6.6HP MDL L w/30" rotary mower, rotary plow, Gravely cultivator, riding sulky; separate Gravely tractor, 6.6HP MDL LI w/30"rotary mower & riding sulky; separate rotary cultivator. 321-0633.

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All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted • Alum stock trailer 20' box, 2 gates, show calf ready, blocking shout mount, like new, $11,950.

990-9974.

• Poulan Pro 25cc 210mph leaf blower, used 3 tms, $75.

527-8639.

• Antique from 50's John Deer cycle mower with arm remodeled in workable condition. 485-3871.

• F2 Gleaner Combine, w/straw chopper, 18' header, diesel, exc cond, A/C, 2,343 engine hours, 1984 model. 642-6313.

• Disc $250, Box Blade $400, Chipper Shredder $1200, Will throw in plow with purchase.

919-1848.

• New Holland 545 D Tractor w/Front End Loader and 7' Gannon Box Blade. 527-6965.

• Swisher trail mower, 44" cut, 12.5 hp mower, used very little, $1250. 426-7965.

• ‘73 Chevy 454 engine w/1970 heads, runs, $575; ‘66 Impala 10 bolt rearend, $75. 831-9855.

• Cub Cadet lawn mower, 50in cut, tuned, new blades and belts, extra blade set, ready to mow, $950, call/sms daytime 4012812 evenings 626-2327.

• Tractors, 2000 NH TN 75 Frt Ldr 1,000 hrs 60 HP 12,500, JD 4020 Dsl 94 HP Frt Ldr & cab 10.000 have misc implt equip.

850-7451.

• Hustler Mini Z 52'' Needs work asking $750. 640-0782.

• John Deere propane tractor model 620, $1,500. 835-7846.

• 8-N ford tractor and mechainic tools. 527-2380.

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES • 4 antique wall clocks $45 each obo; Antique dresser with mirror $150, please leave msg.

535-2188.

• White Porcelain Fabrique au Canada Pellet Stove, $850.

919-1848.

• New triple bunk bed, H77"xW80" xL41" Traditional pine, 1½"X5" wood construction, cost $850, sell $250 OBO. 361-7005.

• Beautiful dining room table set, 6 Chairs (2 Captain) located in Calumet, $650 cash only.

317-8006.

HAY & FIREWOOD • Seasoned and green firewood $75/rick, delivery price dep on location. 365-5534.

• Premium Small Square bermuda Horse hay in 21 bale bundles, loaded on your trailer, sprayed and fertilized, heavy bales. 850-1005.

• Sm sq wheat straw, $4/bale, NW of Pocasset. 459-6543 or 574-5571.

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LIVESTOCK & PETS 2 yr old black/white Paint filly, $500. 255-5114.

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

207-0101.

5 Young Bulls, 8-15 mths old; 2 Angus/Sim & 3- Red Angus.

834-6323.

2-yr-old Draper (hairless) ram, 1 of a twin, has sired twins, very gentle, need new bloodline, $125, Tuttle. 574-5678.

Nigerian pigmy goats for sale $50 to $60 each, we have adults and babies. 779-3124.

Livestock Guardian Dogs, protect your goats, sheep, chickens, others from predators, guaranteed to work, 4 months to 1 year old. 229-0066.

AKC German Shepherd Puppies, born 4/24, 5M & 4F, all black/tan, great pedigree, parents on premises in Mustang, $800 text or call. 517-2583.

Mini horses, some with foals, EZ entry carts, mini halters, very reasonable. 850-0847.

Five 3-yr-old female Great Pyrenees/Lab Cross $50, 1-yrold Male Rottweiler Mix $65, Two 2-yr-old Stud Colts $150.

387-4793.

SLATE SEPTIC SERVICE

Tank pumping & installing • Dozer & backhoe dirt work ®

• British White Cattle Show/ Sale/Mtg, Oct 12 & 13 2018, Purcell Fairgrounds, free dance, Ole Troubadours Band Fri nite Show and Sale Sat. 255-5114.

• Attention Youth ages 9-15 British White cattle Heifer Program deadline July 15, 2018 contact: officebritishwhite.org.

255-5114.

• Water tank chicken coops with run, 12ftx4ft, 1in wire, 2nesting boxes, 2doors, $300; Bantam chicks $3-5, Slaughterville.

872-8870.

• Big gentle BWF cow with BWF calf $1,100, young black cow with black calf $900, and brindle cow $700. 391-3319.

• Cattle 3 ang bulls connealy 17 mo & 23 mo reg 3yr hoover dam 1300, 1700, 2200, 12 hd ang & mixed cows & calves 3 weaned calves. 850-7451.

• Free farm kittens, 5 short tail/ bobtail kittens, lv message.

476-3660.

• Ducks, chickens, turkeys, geese, rabbits, peacocks in Lexington.

527-5105.

• 18-month-old, HerefordBeefmaster Bull $800.

329-4562.

• 7-mo-old white faced bull calf $650. 329-4562.

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

Office:

1311 N. Porter Avenue Norman, OK 73071

Bus: (405) 329-1830

Office: 800 SW 134th St Oklahoma City, 73170

(405) 329-1830 www.okcoop.org

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• Registered American Saddlebred Stallion, broken to saddle, Good disposition, foaled 2006, want a good home for him, price you can afford. 464-6102.

MISCELLANEOUS • 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.

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

• Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101.

• 4 Cemetery lots Resthaven, Garden of Nativity, Sec 20 lot 988, spaces 1-4, worth 15k, will take any reasonable offer. 4887864 or 392-4336.

• 1/2carat diamond ring, solitary, 14karat white gold band, size 5, $1,000 firm; ’03 Ford Taurus, good cond, 129k miles, AC, sage green, 4dr, good tires, $3,000; 410-7532.

Storage SolutionS

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• 2 Cemetery plots, Sunset Memorial Park, Garden of Good Shepherd, Lot 222, Spaces A & B, over 45% savings, valued at 13K, asking 7K for both–6K savings. 613-4758.

• A complete piano tuning tools, $1,000. 321-4980.

• 'Mahogany Piano by Knight from London, England, studio model piano. 306-9566.

• Security bars for door & windows, S $20, M $25, L $30, door $50, call for individual dimensions. 370-5642.

• 54" glass for tabletop, $50; 6pc TKO drum set, $200 firm; Area rug, 11'4"x14', pd $1,000, will take $400; New Brinkman grill, 1 burner to the side, used 3 times, $60; 2 bar stools, like new, padded seats, high quality, $40 ea. 918-424-7900 • Death by Stupidity, written by an Oklahoma author, is available now on Smashwords and Amazon in eBook and paperback, mystery/suspense/ thriller.

• Animal traps & equip, #1 ½ coil spring, #1 ½ and #2 long spring, #4 newhouse trap long spring, stretchers wooden, metal, dog knot stakes; 8hp Troybilt roto tiller, new eng & tires. 386-4330.

• 2” diameter black plastic oil-field pipe, 2 diff lengths—1 141½ ft L w/slight blade damage at 93½ ft point (leak their under pressure); 1 57 ft length w/slight scrape at 37½ ft point (should not leak under pressure). 321-0633.

• 4 cemetery plots in Lake Pointe Garden, Resthaven Memory Gardens, OKC, Section 15E, Lot 234, spaces 1-4, $4,000 ea (negotiable), leave msg.

659-5959.

• MOJack EZ Lawn Tractor Stand $65, use 6 tms; 7" Tile Wet Saw THD 550 WorkForce $65; Better Hms BBQ gas 5 brns, s steel 2 tanks, $125. 527-8639.

• Vtech handset answering system with dual caller ID/call waiting, $60. 321-3863.

• Reese Hitch 5th wheel complete, $100; glock 19 gen4 $450 cash.

249-5405.

• 5 foot finish mower, needs some repair, $300. 627-3954.

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

Solutions as unique as your storage needs

CaSh or rent-to-own

Financing available

No Interest up to 2 yrs

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

20’ and 40’ Containers

Better Barns We Have CULVERTS, Too!

Steel Garage/Shop

405-872-7433 www.betterbarns.net

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• Kohler K321, 14 HP single cylinder cast iron engine, complete, rebuildable, $25 OBO. 361-7005.

• 16'x83" landscape tandem axle trailer, spring assisted rear ramp and side gate, 4 expanded metal sides, tool box w/all racks & holders, EC $2750 OBO. 361-7005.

• New elec lawn mower, $140.

366-6328.

• Swimming pool, 18x52, needs liner; 3 bd 2 ba mobile home; rider lawn w/trailer; new shed and lots of other things, call between 10am-10pm. 872-7069.

• Lawn & garden tools & equip, power tools & hand tools & shop tools & equip, some never used, some barely used, priced to sell.

392-4605.

• Cargo carrier & mounting kit fits a toro timecutter mower, exc cond. 684-0350.

• Pendleton Pow wow dance shawl $100 firm; Forney welder 180amps 220 volts. 217-4215.

• Resthaven Cemetery, Garden of Nativity, 2 spaces $3900, includes transfer fee. 691-8434 or 627-8722.

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • June 2018

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

khyde@bobusry.com

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• Weslo Cadence treadmill, great condition, $140; Craftsman rototiller, $75; Ryobi trimmer with 3 attachments, $30.

387-9674.

• Exc cond metal rollaway bed with extra thick mattress cover, $50. 387-9674.

• Glock 43 9mm $400; Glock 19 gen4 9mm $450 cash. 249-5405.

• Lumber 45 2x6 20' 15 4x8 plywood $100; Air Hockey Table 4x7 $100; Infant Car seat $65; Craftsman Tiller 6,5 HP $300. 364-2826.

• Used tin from shed that I took down, assorted lengths from 4 to 8', 30¢/ft. 391-4311.

• ‘18 OU Football season tickets, 7 Home games, Sec 11, Row38, W side, N end, afternoon shade, good view of Jumbotron, will sell in pairs if necessary, possible OU/TX tickets, $650 ea. 708-9177.

• 2 sets of buggy harness like new $375 firm; l set of harness new breast pull $250, 2 horse drawn plows $250 each, good condition. 872-9728.

MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS • ‘08 Yamaha WaveRunner® FX HO less than 125 hours, tag good till June 2019 & trailer has 1-yr-old tires, asking $5,200.

392-2880.

• 15' APOLLO fiberglass bass boat, 1971 w/40HP Johnson Electramatic Super Sea-horse 1962 & R28 Mercury thruster trolling motor; Separate 40HP Johnson electric Sea-horse.

321-0633.

• ’03 Sportsman 5th wheel trlr, 28½ ft, 3 slide-outs, shown by appt only, $10,000. 321-0633 or 376-2834.

• ‘04 Chevrolet, GM Chasses, Generator, 24' Trail Lite MH, 24,000 miles, almost new set of tires, everything works, asking $17,000. 831-1336.

• 33Ft 4 season travel trailer 2017lux trailer with 3 sides by Forest River. 834-0574.

• 93 Chaparrel 180SL LTD 17 ½’ boat with Yamaha inboard 6.5 motor, exc cond & runs great, $4200, skis included; Senator rototiller with newer 6.5 HP gas motor $150 firm. 924-3223.

STrucTural PiPe SaleS We build:

Cattleguards H-Posts Corner Posts Triangle Pipe Racks

CLASSIFIED ADS

• '94 Harris 24' Pontoon w/3.0L/135hp Mercruiser I/O engine, new upholstery, vented cover, potti, grill, swivel deck seats, skis, lifejackets & more, near T'Bird, $10,000. 360-3490.

• 15ft Aliner solidwall folddown only 1200#, $11,650; Nissan exterra 20,000mi, $21750, Tuttle. 550-0387.

• ‘14 Keystone Bullet: Bunkhouse model, sleeps 8, 27'L w/1slide, has electric tongue jack, locks and stabilizers, fully furnished, $18,500. 401-2013.

• 5 acres, wooded, hickory, blackjack, cedar trees, fenced, 6½ miles from Little River State Park, Thunderbird Lake, $30,000. 693-0824.

• Chickasha, 205 acres vacant land for your dream home, fishing ponds and fenced for livestock, $861,000, call Metro Brokers. 417-1849.

• Ready to escape the city? Build your dream home on 2.85 acres in Wolf Creek Estate in Purcell, Washington Schools, $48,000, call today! 990-1380.

REAL ESTATE • Want to sell your acreage property?

Contact Metro Brokers Acreage Specialist, www.OkRealtySolutions.com, call or text to get started today.

417-1849.

• Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101.

• 120 acres, hay fields, pastures and woods, 3 bed brick home, barn, fenced, live creek, paved roads, 5 miles south of Lake Thunderbird, $480,000.

623-4685.

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 next year). 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 We Now Have Culverts Call for sizes & prices • We Deliver www.okcoop.org

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• Bluegrass Concert/Jam; Bass Workshop (5-6 pm) / Open jamming (5-9:15 pm) / Pre-show (6:15 pm) / Bluegrass Concert (6:30 pm); July 14, three bands on stage with jamming rooms; 3925 SE 29, Del City; Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society (nonprofit org); $8; GOBMS members, $5; Group rates available. 317-2618 or 226-9191.

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

Clean up, haul off and bobcat work around newer homes, rent homes & apartment complex, insured, truck, trailer and bobcat, call Rick. 205-6836.

Cars trucks SUVs wanted, running or not, with or without title. 537-9788.

I Buy Junk Cars. 306-6927.

Lever Action or Bolt Action .22 Rifle. 641-7582.

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• Looking to buy comic books in bulk or one at a time, call/text Eric. 306-1462.

• Water Trough 8 foot or larger to use for hay feeder ring, call Tom. 321-0095.

• Looking to buy mineral and Royalty interest in Oklahoma, call/ text. 570-0844 or 347-1907.

• Buying wild sand plums, also will trade jelly for permission to pick pears, apples, prickly pear, other fruit, Rose Rocks; O&G royalties, mineral rights.

802-4227.

• Want to buy Silver Spangled Hamburg chicks or chickens or hatching eggs. 392-3940 or 317-9771.

• Lawnmowers, running or not.

882-6206.

• Gator-type ATV with dump bed, Norman area. 329-4480.

• Sand Plums, will trade jelly, buy, go shares; Also peaches, persimmon, possum grapes, other fruits desired, Rose Rocks; Oil & gas royalties, mineral rights. 802-4227.

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BUSINESS Handyman for Hire:off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, carports, room additions, windows & doors, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc. General home repair. All types of construction, 37yrs exp.

245-5502 or 381-2007.

Computer & Phone Lines: Offduty fireman. Installation, repair, trouble shooting, etc. 245-5502 or 381-2007.

American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business.

Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007.

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, deck and fence staining, free estimates, quality work, 20yrs experience & insured. 366-0722.

• JL Painting: Commercial & residential sheetrock, wood repairs, custom texturing, interior/exterior, insured, free estimates. 314-0755.

• Concrete: No job too small 268-3444 • Lake Texoma Fishing Guide: Papa Bob's Guide Service in Kingston, Robert Kennedy. 580263-8647 or papabobsfishing@ gmail.com • 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.

• Woodcraft: Furniture repair, Restoration, Custom wood projects, Fair prices. Russ.

887-5870.

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

JIM'S PAINTING & Bulldozers & Trackhoes REMODELING Call Bruce 580-641-1952

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Insured, Free Estimates

Painting • Fence & Deck Staining Texturing • Carpentry • Interior Exterior • Commercial Residential • Sheetrock

314-0755 / 366-0722

CLASSIFIED ADS

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• 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.

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

• Siding & Windows: Call Hurst Siding & Windows for free estimate. 364-0098 or email Ron@hurstsiding.com.

• 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.

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

226-2930.

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

• 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.

• Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x40 = $16,300; 40x50=$25,100; 40x60=$29,300. Price includes concrete & installation. 8720338 or bargainbarnsusa.com.

• Bargain Barns: 18x21 steel carport=$995; 12x31 RV cover= $1,705; 20x21 garage=$3,456; 24x31 garage =$5,405. Financing available. 872-0338.

• Portable buildings: 12x20 lofted barn 3650.00 or 147.20 per mo. 8x10 mini barn 1395.00 or 55.80 per mo. 10x20 cottage Barn 2705.00 or 108.20 per month. Call 405-872-0338 or bargainbarnsusa.com • Tractor Work: Driveways, brushhog, boxblade, tree removal, tilling, privacy fences.

Kevin, 365-6875 or 872-9576.

• Professional organizing: Kitchen, closets, garage, regular cleaning, references, free estimates. 835-9850.

• Wonderland Woodcraft: Custom wood projects, furniture repair, restoration and misc.

Russell, 872-1294 or 887-5870.

• Robert’s Remodeling & Home Repairs: 395-8362.

• 405 Concrete Services: 395-8362.

• 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.

• Shipping Containers: Great Secure Storage - 40' and 20' shipping containers.

RTO available. 405-783-4370.

• Outdoor services: dirt & gravel work, driveways, brushog, tilling, boxblade, yard cleanup, tree removal, fences built or repaired Kevin 365-6875 or 872-9576.

• 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.

• Tractor work: Brush hogging, mowing, tilling, gravel drives, dirt work, tree work. 808-8202.

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

• Structural pipe: H-posts, single posts, corner posts, cattle guards, sucker rods, will custom build, delivery available. 207-0101.

• Bryant Building Co: Complete remodeling service, add-ons, new windows, roofing. 550-7301 or 872-3342.

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

• I buy tractors running or not: 365-7572.

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

Customized Cedar Pergolas, Customized Cedar Pergolas Pavilions and Gazebos Pavilion and Gazebos www.pergolasupreme.com

Enjoy Your Outdoor Space!

Quality and Integrity

J & J Livestock Commission Company

Free estimates

For Selling or Buying Cattle at Oklahoma City National Stockyard in Oklahoma City Office (405) 602-5026 James Eaton (405) 685-1712 Jimmy Eaton (405) 682-6244 Mobile (405) 831-7692

Pergola Supreme Inc. Bill Herron, Sr.

405-664-1913 • billyherron@pldi.net www.okcoop.org

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