Oklahoma Electric Co-op News March 2016

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March 2016

Also inside Pilot program gives members easier access to backup generators p.6

2016 Youth Tour finalists announced p.8

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

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative 321-2024, FAX 405-217-6900 http://www.okcoop.org OECNews@okcoop.org Co-op Manager .......................Patrick Grace VP of Engineering.................Thad Peterson VP of Operations...............Randy Simmons VP of Administration................Jonna Buck VP of Metering.........,..............John Spencer Oklahoma Electric Co-op News is published monthly by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, 242 24th Ave. NW, Norman, OK 73069, (USPS-865-700). Subscription rates: $6.00 per year for non-members, 50¢ per year for members. Periodical postage paid at Norman, OK and other additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: Please send form 3579 to: Oklahoma Electric Co-op News, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK 73070.

“Co-op News” Editor Brianna Wall

Hidden Account Numbers Worth $200

Each month, OEC will pay $50 to the two co-op members who locate their hidden account numbers inside the Co-op News that month. The hidden account numbers will be placed at random within the text of each issue and not on the mailing label. The amounts will simultaneously increase in $50 increments until one or both account numbers are located by their respective owners or until the maximum of $500 is reached.

1. One of the hidden account numbers must be your own.

2. You must advise OEC by phone, mail or in person at the co-op’s office by the 15th of the month.

If you find your account number call the Member Services department at 217-6708.

From the top Patrick Grace, Chief Executive Officer

Go green with us

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e’re going green this month long run. The generator load control at OEC! I hope you’ll join program will help ease the high cost us in encouraging those you of installing a whole home generator know to take advantage of the wide and will allow OEC to operate it array of digital tools we offer, as well during the summer’s hottest hours as our other “green” programs. when electricity costs are the highest.

We are always looking for ways Due to the Environmental to increase reliability and Protection Agency’s constant service to our members. In pressure on coal plants, this fast-paced world, that co-ops are being forced means providing convenient to come up with creative options that make it easy for ways to delay construction you to communicate with us on new, alternative source and tend to your business power plants. We hope this while on the go. generator pilot program You can read on pages 12 will help OEC do our part We want you, and 13 about ways you can in reducing demand. Read our members, help us in our efforts to be more about the generator to know we are program and how you can a more “green” co-op, but it doing everything apply on page 6. goes beyond simply signing we can to keep up to receive an electronic Western Farmers Electric electricity at an Cooperative, our wholesale bill. affordable cost power supplier, also has We built our Operations for you.

Center to meet Leadership in some solar projects in the Energy and Environmental early stages. They will be Design (LEED) certification installing a number of solar panels requirements. It utilizes recycled around the state that will allow them water for irrigation and incorporates to increase the amount of solar in sky lights in many of its hallways and their power mix. More information offices, just to name a few features. It on how you can take part will be was awarded a silver certification by available in the coming months. the U.S. Green Building Council.

We want you, our members, to We are introducing a pilot know we are doing everything we can program this month for those who to keep electricity at an affordable would not only like to be more cost for you. Becoming more “green” environmentally aware, but also is just one part. save money on energy costs in the

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Generator pilot program will allow more members access to backup generators

In This Issue..

How to use your phone to track your daily energy cost

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2016 Youth Tour finalists announced

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OEC Going, Going, Green in March to promote paperless options

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Socialize with us! /OklaElec /OKcoop /OklaElec /OklaElec

Explore OEC’s paperless options

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In Every Issue..

4 ORU Report 9 Co-op Connections 10 Energy Efficiency 14 Technology 15 Tasty Treats 17 Classified Ads

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Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month

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Like homes and other businesses, farms of all types can lower their electricity bills by turning off or reducing use of lights and small equipment in outbuildings.

Timers and sensors can help, too.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy

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Round Up

Founding member Jim Brown retires from OEC Foundation board, Ronnie Fulks appointed

By Brianna Wall

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im Brown, a founding member of the OEC Foundation, Inc. and the Operation Round Up® program, in January retired from the board. He served as the Noble and Slaughterville representative for the Foundation’s first 23 years.

“Jim was a staple on this board and was always the first to volunteer his time to help others,” said Joyce Wallace, board president. “We will miss him greatly and wish him well as he pursues other interests.”

Jim and his wife, Annette, own and operate the Maguire Community Foundation and Burn Closet, a nonprofit in Noble dedicated to assisting families that experience loss after natural disasters, among other needs. He will now have more time to dedicate to his charity and assist those in his community.

Taking his place is Ronnie Fulks, principal of Curtis Inge Middle School in Noble. Currently in his 22nd year of public education, Fulks has worked with countless students either in the classroom or on the ballfield as a coach. He and his wife, Shelby, support the local FFA chapter and enjoy hunting, fishing and playing golf. Their son, Garrett, is a junior at Noble and represented OEC at YouthPower Energy Camp in 2013.

JAN. 28 MEETING REPORT The board granted $3,300 to the Washington Police Department to replace equipment damaged during last year’s flooding rescues.

The department said replacing the damaged materials will get it back to where it was before the emergency and will allow it to better serve the citizens of Washington.

The Newcastle Fire Department received $2,760 to outfit two stations with proper fire-fighting equipment.

The grant comes just in time for the most fire prone part of the year.

Among Friends Activity Center in Norman received $2,000 to help stock its kitchen and provide meals and arts and crafts activities for its adult clients with disabilities.

“These are daily things needed to provide programs, meals and activities for our clients to have a happy, healthy and productive day,” said Cathe Fox, executive director.

Several individuals also received assistance with eye glasses, dentures and materials to construct a handicap ramp.

The Operation Round Up program is made possible by members who elect to round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar.

Thank you to those who participate.

Lynne Miller, OEC Foundation board member (right), presents a $10,000 check to April Heiple, executive director of Food & Shelter (left). The grant was awarded in 2015 but held until the groundbreaking of their new facility. Also pictured is Greg Heiple, Norman councilman for Ward 1.

OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 1/21/16......................................$111,960.58 February deposit.......................$18,951.31 Interest............................................$97.41 Checks issued...........................-$19,794.13 Approved, not paid.................-$14,343.95 Ending balance 2/17/16.........$96,871.22 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking

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

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Use your phone to track your daily energy cost

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f you are always on the lookout for ways to minimize your electricity consumption but don’t know where to start, let us help.

The MyUsage mobile app lets you track your energy use hour by hour. This could help cut down on unnecessary usage and, potentially, an unexpectedly large bill.

“MyUsage communicates with your meter each hour and translates the kilowatt hour (kWh) usage to dollar amounts,” said Jenni Smith, manager of enterprise applications.

“You’d be surprised at how much of a difference it makes just by ensuring lights, fans and electronics are turned off when not in use.”

Studies have shown those who monitor their usage on a regular basis consume 12 percent less electricity, therefore saving on energy costs. That adds up in the long run.

Find the MyUsage mobile app in the App Store or on Google Play.

Danny Watters, district lineman, and Mike Buck, former manager of maintenance, retired from OEC in February after 36 and 34 years of service to the co-op, respectively.

OEC honored the two longtime employees with retirement breakfasts in their honor.

Congratulations and enjoy retirement!

Danny Watters 36 years

Prices increasing for business ads

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discounted rate.

Previously, display ads cost $24 per column inch. That price has increased to $40 per column inch for new advertisers. Businesses that are OEC members may advertise for $30 per column inch.

“We feel our advertising rates will remain competitive,” said Jonna continued on page 13

Mike Buck 34 years

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ffective immediately, prices for paid business ads and display ads are increasing.

Previously, paid business ads cost 25¢ per word. That price has increased to 50¢ per word. Those who have paid in advance for their ads prior to the price change will not be affected until they choose to renew their ads.

Display ads have also increased and OEC members will receive a

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Pilot program will allow members easier access to backup generators

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EC members willing to invest at least $6,000 into a whole home backup generator may now partner with OEC as part of our load control pilot program.

“While the members’ main benefit of having a generator will always be the backup power during Oklahoma’s storms, this program allows them to offset some of the costs associated with owning a generator,” said VP of Engineering Thad Peterson. “The overall purpose of the pilot program is to verify we can reduce demand during peak periods resulting in lower cost electricity.”

OEC is partnering with Faith Electric and RP Power, both generator suppliers, to install Generac

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and Kohler generators, respectively, for members. As part of this pilot program, OEC will contribute $1,500 toward the installation of each generator when installed by Faith Electric or RP Power. Depending on home and generator size, each member will typically have to invest at least $6,000. Both Faith Electric and RP Power are offering discounts to members, as well as financing options for those who qualify.

Generators must be a minimum size of 15 kilowatts (kW), be powered by natural gas or propane, include a whole home automatic transfer switch and meet Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE) rule specifications.

“We are looking for 30 members who are interested in taking advantage of this program,” said Peterson. “If there are more than 30 interested, we will do a drawing to determine the participants.”

To participate, members must agree to allow OEC to operate the generators during WFEC’s peak hours (up to 50 hours per year).

Members will be responsible for fuel costs to operate the generator, as well as its warranty and service work. They will also be required to participate in a maintenance plan provided by either Faith Electric or RP Power. However, those members will receive a rate credit of $1.50 per generator kW per month. For example, members with a 16 kW generator will receive a $24 credit per month through 2016. Credits earned after 2016 will be based on the data collected during the pilot program and future WFEC rates.

Members who are utilizing existing whole-home generators with an automatic transfer switch may also join the program, receive the rate credit and, in addition, will

Submit application at www.okcoop.org/ generators

receive a $100 sign-up credit. Existing generators must be approved by an OEC representative and a member of either Faith Electric or RP Power to ensure they meet all requirements.

A full list of requirements and the application can be found at www.okcoop.org/generators.

Applications are due Friday, March 18. All installations and work must be completed by June 1.

Electric co-ops’ mutual goal is to reduce demand during the most expensive time of the year for power production. For OEC, that time is during the hottest summer

afternoons. The more members who are off the grid during those hours, the more money members will save in the long run. [5734200102] “Since a large percentage of OEC’s wholesale power costs comes from those peak demand charges, the need for construction of additional, alternative source power plants rests on how much of that demand can be reduced,” said Peterson. “It may seem like a complicated concept, but the bottom line is the more we can

2016 2016 Generator Generator Load Load Control ControlPilot PilotProgram Program Important facts • If purchasing new, the minimum investment is $6,000 (financing available through Faith Electric and RP Power); • OEC will pay $1,500 toward installation; • Member will be responsible for operating and maintenance costs; • Generator must be a minimum of 15 kW; • Generator must have an automatic transfer switch; • Existing generators that meet all requirements must be approved by OEC and either Faith Electric or RP Power; • Must meet RICE rule specifications; • Member will receive $1.50 rate credit per generator kW on bills through 2016; and • All requirements and the applications can be found at www.okcoop.org/generators.

either shift usage away from those hot summer afternoons – which is the goal with our on-peak summer rates – or reduce the usage altogether, the lower the cost of electricity to our members.”

Visit www.okcoop.org/generators to see a full list of program requirements and to submit the application.

YOUTH &

Leadership

Meet the 2016 Youth Tour finalists

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en students from across OEC’s service area have advanced to the final rounds of OEC’s Youth Tour contest and will compete for one of four trips to Washington, D.C. this summer.

The finalists’ multimedia presentations were selected by a panel of judges out of over 20 entries. They will now prepare to present their entries at a banquet to be held later this month. There, four winners will be selected to travel to the nation’s capital this summer with 70 of their peers from across Oklahoma.

“Youth Tour is a great program because it exposes young people to a wealth of history made possible by the actions of everyday people just like them,” said Tory Tedder-Loffland, OEC youth programs coordinator.

“Some of these kids have never left the state before and here they are meeting with elected officials, walking in the footsteps of George Washington and feeling the impact

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of the Holocaust Museum. They can take this experience home and know they can be exceptional as well.”

Join us in congratulating the following 10 students on their hard work and for making it to the final rounds of the contest. }} Caleb Anderson, Little Axe High School }} Dominick Bruce, Community Christian School, Norman }} Katelyn Byrd, Little Axe High School }} Allyson Campbell, Tuttle High School }} Kaleigh Clagg, Little Axe High School }} Jacob Gilbertson, Newcastle High School }} Shelby Looper, Little Axe High School }} Dalton Miller, Amber-Pocasset High School }} James Thompson, Community Christian School, Norman

}} Katherine Wallace, Little Axe High School While on Youth Tour, the winners will visit national and historical landmarks, take a dinner cruise down the famous Potomac River, attend a dinner theatre show and spend time getting to know Youth Tour delegates from other states. They will also have the opportunity to speak with Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation and communicate their concerns to the Congressmen. This session always enlightens the students to the real world of politics and government. It has even inspired former Youth Tour students to seek elected office (State Sen. Corey Brooks was an OEC Youth Tour winner in 1996).

Watch for the list of winners to be announced on OEC’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ OklaElec) following the banquet on March 31. They will also be featured in the May issue of the Co-op News.

Calling all eighth graders

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nergy Camp, an action-packed four-day adventure at Canyon Camp and Conference Center near Hinton, helps develop leadership skills and promotes teamwork while teaching about cooperative enterprises, the rural electrification program and electrical safety.

This year’s camp is set for May

31-June 3 and OEC will send two students from our service area.

To enter, students must write and submit a 200-word essay answering the following question: How did rural electrification help rural America?

Submit the essay and the completed entry form to

tory@okcoop.org or mail to OEC, Attn: Tory, P.O. Box 1208, Norman OK, 73070. The deadline to submit essays is April 11 at noon.

Visit www.okcoop.org/energycamp to learn more about this fun-filled experience!

CO-OP

Connections Your free source for exclusive member savings on everyday purchases

Members save over $120,000 on prescriptions in 2015

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he numbers are in, and OEC members saved big at the pharmacy last year. Using the Co-op Connections® Card, members received an average of 47 percent off prescriptions each time they visited the pharmacy last year.

The Co-op Connections program implemented the pharmacy discount in 2008, and savings have increased each year since – a whopping $879,000 has been kept in members’ pockets. Eight years of data proves coop members are taking full advantage of the pharmacy discount.

It is important now more than ever to continue taking advantage of those savings offered exclusively to co-op members, as continual

changes occur to healthcare laws and insurance coverage. To download a list of participating pharmacies in your area, visit www.okcoop.org/ pharmacies.

To keep up with the pace of the changing healthcare system, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives – the creators of the Co-op Connections program – expanded its savings even more.

Co-op members can now save money at the dentist, chiropractor, eye doctor, hearing specialist and medical lab as part of the Healthy Savings discount. View the complete listing of covered services and providers at www.okcoop.org/healthysavings.

DOWNLOAD THE CO-OP CONNECTIONS MOBILE APP TO FIND SAVINGS ON EVERYDAY PURCHASES WHEREVER YOU ARE

Use your smartphone to scan the QR code and download the mobile app for your Apple or Android phone

OEC is part of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives brand, a nationwide alliance of more than 725 consumer-owned electric cooperatives dedicated to serving their members and communities with integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community.

TAKE ONE AND SHOW IT TO YOUR PHARMACIST. WITH YOUR CO-OP CONNECTIONS CARD, SAVE UP TO 85% ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND REFILLS AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS. THE BEST PART? IT’S FREE TO MEMBERS OF TOUCHSTONE ENERGY COOPERATIVES JUST LIKE YOU. DISCOVER ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN SAVE TODAY

CELL PHONE • CLEANING SERVICES • DAY CARE • PRESCRIPTIONS • LEGAL SERVICES • HOME REPAIRS • FUEL

Pharmacy discounts are Not Insurance, and are Not Intended as a Substitute for Insurance. The discount is only available at participating pharmacies.

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ENERGY

Efficiency

How to be

IN OKLAHOMA’S HUMID CLIMATE

By Anne Prince

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et ready, Oklahomans. This spring and summer are shaping up to be brutally hot and humid.

Our great state hit recordbreaking temperatures twice in February – yes, TWICE – with one day even reaching 80 degrees! If this is a sign of things to come, we can expect a pretty hot summer. We know all too well the summer brings more than just heat to our part of the country – humidity.

So, why does a 95°F day in one of the Gulf Coast states feel hotter than the same temperature in the Southwest? Why do dry heat and humid heat feel so different, and how does this affect your strategy for home energy efficiency? While there are many common ways to achieve energy efficiency across all warmer climates, there are some important differences that vary by geography.

HEAT AND HUMIDITY VS. DRY HEAT Generally speaking, when there is more moisture in the air, the temperature feels hotter than it actually is because moist air is closer to saturation than dry air. On a humid day, when the air is saturated with water, evaporation is much slower. Simply put, high humidity

will make the air feel hotter while low humidity will make the temperature feel cooler. [3119102100] HEAT REDUCTION IS PRIORITY ONE In warm climates, the majority of energy used to make the home feel comfortable is spent on home air conditioning and cooling. The first priority is heat reduction. However, in humid areas, moisture reduction is nearly as important as lowering the indoor air temperature. If a home has too much moisture, indoor air quality can be comprised and mold and mildew problems can develop.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR HOT AND HUMID CLIMATES The first line of energy defense is to ensure that your home is properly insulated and sealed in order to keep the heat and humidity that surround the house from getting inside. Leaky ducts, windows and doors can cause energy loss, making the HVAC system work much harder to wring the moisture out of the air and exacerbate potential indoor air quality issues. Homes that are “sealed tight” are easier to keep cool and dry.

Next, make sure your HVAC system is the right size. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates

that most current residential systems are oversized. If your unit is too big, you will pay higher energy bills, and you won’t get the efficiency level or comfort you want and expect. It is also likely that the unit is “short cycling,” constantly turning off and on, never achieving optimum efficiency. When the unit runs in short bursts, it will not operate long enough to eliminate all of the humidity in your home. Damp, cool indoor air creates a muggy atmosphere that can lead to the growth of mold and mildew. This can be a particular concern for those who suffer from allergies, as many allergens thrive in damp conditions.

If you are considering a new HVAC system, visit www.okcoop.org to help you choose equipment that is the correct size and meets or exceeds the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) for the capacity requirement, such as Energy Star-rated systems.

DIY HUMIDITY REDUCTION There are some basic steps you can take to lower the humidity in your home to help make it feel cooler and more comfortable. Start by reducing the humidity you are already producing. The kitchen and bathrooms are the biggest

have finished in order to eliminate the residual moisture in the air.

If you can reduce the indoor humidity level, you may be able to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature with a higher thermostat setting and ceiling fans. The air movement from the ceiling fan will create a “wind chill� effect, lowering the temperature and increasing

comfort. Finally, check gutters and downspouts for leaks or blockage.

If rainwater leaks out and saturates the ground surrounding your home, some of the moisture can eventually migrate into your house. If you would like more information about how to save energy, visit www.

TogetherWeSave.com.

Anne Prince writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.

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contributors to higher humidity levels. Check to ensure that your range hood is ducted to the outside, as recirculating range hoods are not effective in controlling moisture (or odors). When cooking, and especially when boiling water, run the vent fan.

In the bathroom, run the vent fan when bathing or showering. Keep the fan on up to 30 minutes after you

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Help us say “Going, going, gone!” to your paper bills this month

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or the tens of thousands of OEC members still receiving paper bills, we hope you’ll join us this month in GOING GOING .

We found that 18,000 members receive both a paper bill and an electronic bill, and 66 percent of those pay electronically. That’s a lot of people taking advantage of our digital tools and who potentially could do without their paper statements.

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We are now offering advance payment scheduling to make it more convenient to pay your bill electronically.

Upon signing up for electronic billing, you will receive your bill via email each month. When you do, simply click the link to log into your account via the SmartHub mobile app or www.okcoop.org and schedule a payment for later in the month. We’ll take it from there – but not before the date you’ve chosen.

“This new feature will be very helpful to the thousands of members already utilizing SmartHub to pay their bills,” said Jenni Smith, manager of enterprise applications. “Now, they can schedule a payment and not have to worry about it for the rest of the month.”

The SmartHub mobile app also allows you to view your payment history, report a power outage, read the Co-op News and contact customer service.

TRACK YOUR USAGE FROM YOUR PHONE The MyUsage mobile app was created for members looking to track their energy consumption and save on their monthly electricity costs.

You can log in at any time and see up-to-date hourly and daily usage data. Monitoring your electricity consumption on a regular basis helps you cut costs by noticing and correcting unnecessary electricity use.

“We’ve had a few members realize they had malfunctioning pumps causing their water wells to run nonstop,” said Amy McElhany, manager of customer service. “They were able to quickly correct the problem before it ran up a high bill.”

Read more about MyUsage on page 5.

ELECTRONIC PAYMENT OPTIONS We know that sometimes sending a payment via snail mail can be inconvenient and costly (stamps are now 49¢ each!), which is why we offer several ways to pay on-the-go.

Using your mobile device, you can make payments via the SmartHub mobile app or call U.S. Payments to pay over the phone. You can also utilize one of our dozens of area kiosks in local convenient stores and supermarkets.

One is conveniently located outside of our office and is available to take payments 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Monthly bank draft is also an option available to members with qualifying payment history.

If you are one of our many tech savvy members looking to declutter your mailbox, join the thousands of members already receiving and paying their bills digitally. Visit www.okcoop. org for all the ways you can help us in our efforts of GOING GOING .

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Beginning this month, classified ads must be submitted online

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s part of the GOING GOING green initiative, we are moving classified ad submissions to our website. That won’t be the only option, however, as we are utilizing a more user-friendly way to advertise your items for sale.

“In an effort to streamline our classified advertising process, members will now have the option to submit their ads right from their mobile devices,” said Jonna Buck, VP of administration. “Members with a cell signal and the ability to text can text their ads to OECNews@okcoop. org.”

In addition, mobile devices with Internet connection capabilities can visit www.okcoop.org/classifiedads to submit the online form. Ads may also be emailed directly to the editor at OECNews@okcoop.org.

However you choose to submit your ad, it’s important we have three things: Your OEC account number, phone number and the ad itself. Any submission with missing information is not guaranteed to be printed. Each member may submit one ad per month free of charge (one per member, not per

account number), and we must have a way to verify ads are being submitted by members.

WHY ARE WE DISCONTINUING PAPER AD SUBMISSIONS? Recent survey results indicated more and more members now have Internet access in their homes. Unsurprisingly, the younger portion of co-op members are consistently taking advantage of technology and all it offers. To our surprise, we found over half of members ages 65 and over are also utilizing the world wide web and mobile devices, and that number is increasing each year.

Online submissions will also decrease the number of print errors due to illegibility.

Visit www.okcoop.org/ classifiedads for more information and to submit your ad. Read about price increases for business ads on page 5.

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Buck, VP of Administration. “It’s still a great deal if you can land your business on the pages of the Co-op News, which reaches 42,000 potential customers.”

Businesses with current contracts will not be affected until they choose to renew their contracts. In order to qualify for the member discount, the business must be served by OEC. An account number will be required for verification purposes.

“In researching others’ advertising rates to a similar number and group of people, we found ours to be extremely low,” Buck said. “We feel our magazine is worth more than what we were charging for advertising in it, and we still feel like the price is a great bargain.”

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TECHNOLOGY

Products to avoid

By Tom Tate

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hen it comes to saving energy, caveat emptor is alive and well. We are all bombarded by claims that border on outright falsehoods, so it pays to view savings claims from third parties cautiously. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it generally is.

Electric space heaters drain energy savings from your home if used incorrectly. Companies make elaborate claims about the amount of money you can save and charge exorbitant sums for their products.

The advertisements frequently target those on a fixed income, presenting false hope while extracting precious dollars from their customers. I have seen a number of these space heaters and admit they appear to be well made, but they typically offer no better economy than any other 1,500watt electric heater. Bottom line, electric space heaters should only be used to heat small spaces – not your entire home.

Black boxes that claim to clean up power, protect appliances and reduce energy use come and go. These often require an electrician to install and claim to improve power quality, smooth out power fluctuations and store energy so you can reduce your bills. Save your money. The concepts they present are already in use by OEC and require utility-

size equipment to deliver them.

Something that can fit in a shoebox is not going to deliver any value, at least not in the areas promised. If you are concerned about protecting your sensitive appliances and electronics, talk to OEC about surge protection.

When you see the ad that reads, “The power companies don’t want you to know,” skip it. These are generally claims around building your own renewable energy source from parts easily obtained at the local hardware store or a motor that produces limitless “free” electricity.

I would equate these with the emails I get from foreign countries telling me I can receive millions of dollars by simply sending all my banking information. At least in the case of the homemade renewables and limitless motor you get some cool plans and parts lists. You decide if it’s worth $50 – $200. I’d give it a pass.

There is a product that claims it will replace basement dehumidifiers and save tons of money. It basically is a fan system that vents all the basement air outside. Yes, dehumidifiers can be expensive to run and are a nuisance when you have to empty the water. Knowing that, I asked the Cooperative Research Network (an arm of the Arlington, Va.-based National Rural Electric Cooperative Association)

a few years ago if these products delivered on their savings claims.

They said no. The problem is that when you blow all the basement air outside, it is replaced with conditioned air from other parts of the house. Now your HVAC system works harder and dramatically reduces the promised savings. Here’s my solution: I set my dehumidifier to 60 percent and run a hose to my floor drain. This resolves the water emptying hassle and really reduces the power use while keeping my basement acceptably dry.

I will close with a non-technology warning. Scammers love to call or stop by claiming they represent the local power company. Never give anyone personal or financial information who claims to be an OEC employee without confirming their identity. Ask for a call back number from the caller, then check with OEC. Ask the door-to-door person for a valid OEC ID. If they really are a co-op employee, they’ll be able to prove it.

Most of us want to save energy and keep our bills manageable.

Technology can help do this, but be careful. Call OEC at 321-2024 before making any investments in technology that seem too good to be true. You’ll be glad you did.

Tom Tate writes on cooperative issues for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.

Tasty Treats

By Brianna Wall

In keeping with the green theme of this month’s issue, ood orning reen moothie By Vitamix I found two of my favorite “green” 1/2 cup water recipes.

1 cup green grapes The Good Morning 1/4 cup chopped cucumber Green Smoothie I’ve 1/2 kiwi, peeled made several times.

1/2 medium apple, 4 oz seeded Individually, I am 3/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli only fond of three of 1/2-inch-thick slice lemon, peeled the ingredients listed, 1 cup ice cubes but together, they make a Place all ingredients into a Vitamix container (or other blender) in the order listed and refreshing morning beverage. secure the lid. Turn on machine and slowly increase speed to high. Blend for 1 minute or I add a little more lemon than until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately. what the recipe says and I have found when I start my day with a nutritious, whole food smoothie, Recipe and photo courtesy of Vitamix.com I tend to eat better throughout the day.

Fresh zucchini is my favorite aked armesan ucchini ounds By Five Heart Home spring and summer vegetable and these baked zucchini rounds are the perfect side dish to tweak and make your own.

2 medium-sized zucchini 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese I favor a little spice with my zucchini Garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional so, prior to adding the Parmesan cheese, I sprinkle on cayenne pepper and red pepper Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil (lightly misted flakes. You can also give them an Italian flare with cooking spray) OR parchment paper. Wash and dry zucchini and by adding some oregano and rosemary. cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange zucchini rounds on prepared pan, Enjoy these versatile zucchini rounds with little to no space between them. If desired, sprinkle zucchini with baked in the oven or, if you’re heating up the garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use a small spoon to spread outdoor grill for burgers or chicken breasts, a thin layer of Parmesan cheese on each slice of zucchini. Bake for 15 to fresh off the grill!

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Autos, Parts & Accessories • ’03 Ford TaurusSES, 160k mi, $2,800. 443-1300.

• ’98 Ford PU150XL, 58, 200k mi, fair cond, $2,400. 291-0802 between 9a&8p.

• Wheels/tires for ‘14F150; ‘01Windstar van, $1,800; 6 LT2257OR195 tires; headache rack; brushguard for ’05-’07 F250 Super Duty. 410-1097.

• ’02 Nissan Quest SE, 1owner, 110k mi, VGC, eng needs work, have est, $3,000 as is-cash. 6940332 3-7pm.

• ’03 Dodge Ram 1500 series, 4.7lt v8, 262k mi, runs great, good tires, tool box, $21,000 firm. 550-5154.

• ’85 Honda Goldwing Interstate, 49k mi, $3,700 obo. 627-3954.

• ’13 Silver Chevy Impala LT, 33,500 mi, 3xc cond, $12,200.

760-2870 or 641-6128.

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

• ‘98 GMC Sierra 1500, LS package,4.3, new tires, camper shell&more, super clean, 200k miles, $3,975 OBO, 660-226190. 421-5687.

• ‘94 F350 1ton flatbed, 7.3 turbo diesel, 147k miles, $6,900, Jerry.

850-0577.

Farm & Equipment • Farm gates, 4’/6’/10’/12’/16’, $25-$70; 10Priefert corral panels, $400. 317-2420.

• FergusonT30 tractor, runs but needs work, box blade&scoop, $1,500 obo. 229-3945.

• Portable silver king squeeze chute w/steel floor, all in good working cond, $750 cash, call after 6pm. 485-2844.

• Double T Cattle butcher steers, now taking orders for 2016 spring delivery, call for availability and pricing; House for rent, can support 2fam, 5bd/3ba/2story home, 3200sf, 3.5ac w/barn&fenced in, $2,500/mo. 420-8757.

• ‘77 1020 John Deer w/brush hog&box blade, $6,000 OBO, loc near Draper on Hiwassee.

406-6688 or 912-3209.

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

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Classified Advertisements • I buy tractors, running or not.

527-9457 or 208-1089.

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

• 4” structural pipe, .275 wall, sprayed w/Rust Inhibitor most are 20’ joints, 18000ft, $2.25/ft.

794-5092.

• B2410 Kabota tractor, only 226 hrs, w/front loader&5’ brush hog, barn kept, $12,500.

386-9412.

• 347 square baler $5,600; bale wagon holds 105 sq bales, $8,500. 640-0961.

• Bermuda grass sprigging.

850-1005.

• 2240 John Deere ft loader, 4whl drive. 872-5915.

• 7ft International sickle mower 3point, $400. 381-3743.

• Draft horse equip, stud cart, harnesses, halters, farm collars, 25ft stock trlr. 537-2221.

• Goodyear Dyna Trac II rear tractor tire w/tube, $300; 4x5 bermuda grass hay sprayed&fert in bar, $50 ea. 830-5857.

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

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

• Beautiful brass bed, $60, complete bed frame/top quality heavyweight brass, pics available. 973-5312.

• Twin mattress, clean, $25; Engine holder/lift, $40.

381-2375.

• Dresser w/9drawers &mirror, $325; Pie safe, VGC, $325. 4326343 or 626-6392.

• Whirlpool Imperial refrigerator, VGC, $125 OBO. 485-2844.

• Antique wood icebox, very nice; wicker day bed, exc cond; wood 2drawer file cabinet; sm curio cabinet; 2wood shelves.

990-4291.

• 12’ bar used in vapor shop, very nice, pd$3,000 take $1,500 firm; 2custom built room dividers,8x10, $250 ea; Ashley coffee&end table set, beautiful, $125set. 918-424-7900.

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

• Firewood, 9100 S Sunnylane.

314-7877.

• We always have firewood.

314-7877.

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

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

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

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

• Bermuda hay round bales for sale in NE Norman area, $50 ea. 561-0017.

• Wood stove, Osburn1100+vent pipe to ceiling, $500 or trade for pump shot gun or small handgun. 623-9711.

• 1st cutting sm sq alfalfa horse quality $9 ea; Sm sq Bermuda sprayed &fert, $6 ea. 459-6543 or 574-5571.

• 4x6round bales, sprayed &fert, netwrapped, quality Bermuda, $60 bermuda/fescue $45, Goldsby. 401-4012.

• 4x5 round bales of Bermuda & Bermuda mix, weed sprayed &fert, $30-$45/bale. 323-3000.

• Small sq’s Bermuda, weed sprayed &fert, $7/bale.

323-3000.

• Midsize sq 3x3x8 weed sprayed &fert, $55/bale. 323-3000.

• John Deere tractor 1976 7520 lg tractor, good. 323-3000.

Livestock & Pets • Big beautiful billy, 2yrsold, carries color gene, very big, tame&friendly, 100% Boer w/ no papers, you won’t find a nicer Billy at this price, $325.

795-0852.

• Full blood British white bull, 3and1/2 yrs old, $3,000, east of Noble. 872-5869 or 317-6872.

• 2Aberdeen angus bull calves, 1yr old. 321-7843.

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

207-8906.

• Kangal Anatolian livestock guard puppies born 2/6/16, parents are proven herd protectors from predators, these are not pets, $250, m&f avail 3/26/16, will take dep to hold. Sherri, 229-0066.

• Guineas, pigeons, chickens.

527-5083.

• 5 long weaned black heifers,500/600lbs, $1,000 ea, must take all; For lease 2yr black bull, $450/yr. 288-6393.

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872-9390

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388-5430 • Septic system installation since 1977

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Classified Advertisements • Turkeys, red ducks geese, blk/ wht rat terriers, 2males, good squirrel dogs. 527-5105.

• Serviceable age angus or maine bulls have fertility checked would like to have 3or4ft chain link fence; Wanted good used electric typewriter. 381-4307.

• Murray mcMurray hens, barred rock, white orpington partridge rock, black giants&light brahmas. Mike, 201-0850.

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

999-6061.

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

• AgraTronix, BHT-2, balermounted, hay moisture tester, NIB, $350; 3D Systems CubePro Trio 3D printer, NIB, $4200. 802-1857.

• 2 Sunset Memorial Garden plots, Garden of Good Shepherd, spaces C&D, lot251, sec2, $2,000 ea. 513-8253 or lindaa9@cox.net.

• Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Veterans Isection, 2lots together, $3,800, incl opening/closing & trfr fees.

826-7181.

• Crossman Storm XT.177 Break Barrel Pellet Rifle w/center point 4x32 scope, 1200FPS, like new w/owner’s manual for rifle&scope, $65, call for pics.

392-3602.

• Tanaka 27cc gas1.4hp drill (TED-270PFR), $575; Milwaukee M28 28V band saw (0729-21), $425; Milwaukee M28 28V right angle drill (0721-21), $375, all new.

802-1857.

• Upright piano, solid oak w/ matching bench& storage, pic avail, $350, pick up in Norman from a smoke free, pet free home. 306-0003.

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

• Generic XP8000E generator, 8000 running Watts, 33total hrs, perfect for power outages, reliance 6 circuit trfr switch, 30’ cord, $750, call/text between 5&8pm. 590-7427.

• Deering Goodtimes Banjo, electric, $300; Cargo carrier from a 2015 Toro timecutter lawn mower, never used, $100.

684-0348.

• Radio Shack DX-150 ShortWave radio in exc cond, AM/SSB, $75. 641-7582.

• Militaria, antiques, collectibles. www.facebook.com/groups/ militarynation.

• Rhapsody Quicky, 6wheel elec wheel chair, arm/hand controls, lg leather seat, never used, $800 OBO; Double bed frame, real wood w/inlay, $150. 794-1724.

• BowFlex Extreme2, exc cond, perfect for home strength training, $1,100 new, asking $500, lv msg. 324-6505.

• Stainless .357 Ruger 5shot rev,ec,$550; Echo weedeater, $100; TroyBuilt weedeater w/6attach, $150; Horseshoeing equip, $125; Saddles, $300&$250; Honda generator, ex1000, $400. 620-5238.

• 2 lawn crypts, dual layer w/ built-in vault, Garden of Memories area of Resthaven Cemetery, south OKC, $4,100 OBO, pics available. 691-6921.

• Finish mower 60 in, keen kutter, good shape, $490, Tuttle; Other misc items. 381-3752.

• Cemetery lots, 4at Resthaven, OKC, ½market value; Oversized oil canvases, hundreds of prints, easels, framed art, mirror frames antique glassware. 414-3004.

• ’02 Chopper m/c w/100CURevTech eng, nice; 14’ trampoline w/net poles, needs new net; 18hp56”cut Murray riding mower. 392-2931.

• 800 guns;10,000 ammo/hunting acc;gold/silver coins;2 farms;2 hourses inMWC; motorcycles. www.branchauction.com.

• Clocks, crocks, lamps, gumball machines, Coke, old records, 3rd barns of antiques. 381-4196.

• 12ga StevensSXS, $450; 16ga Winchestmodel97, full choke, $600; 16ga Winchestmodel12, $550; 12ga C.Z.SXS huglu barcels, $600; 22Rem model552auto w/scope, $350.

387-3727.

• Rem1100 16ga w/2barrel, $725 OBO; Browning7mm mag auto bar, Belgium made w/scope, $825 OBO. 550-4614.

• Hobart 205 stick welder, misc tools, Huskee tiller, elec weedeater blower, drill press, Corvett value covers, misc 8trac tapes. 250-6641.

• Shop air comp&Hitachi tablesaw, bandsaw, 4 burnercook stove, gas, old gun cabinet, Chevy rec hitch,campus power chair. 250-6641.

• Cute small puppes, M&F, shots, $50 ea;Rough cut black walnut wood, $6&$10/ft various lengths/widths; MH steps, 4’Wx3½’H, 6steps w/handrails, $200. 642-7192 or 364-7616.

• 2lots, Sunnylane Cemetery, lott44, row16, sec9. 821-0300.

TREE STUMP GRINDING Call Steve 405-609-7794

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Classified Advertisements • 3/4HP Craftsman 120V elec motor w/pulley&4bolt base, $20; Burdizzo emasculating clamp, $10. 387-3798.

• 2cemetery lots at Sunset Memorial Park, Veterans section, overlooks pond, retail $5,990, asking $4,500, incl tfr fees. 360-5656 or 326-8081.

• 18lg wild turkey decantors all for $650; 10”radial arm saw &cast iron table saw, $250 ea.

793-4063.

• Massoud sleeper sofa, $400 OBO; electric wheelchair, like new, $700 OBO; 4poster queen bed, dark wood, $300 OBO & misc in Newcastle.

580-564-0528.

• Heavy built car rotisserie on wheels, $1,250 cash only, no checks. 818-9011.

• Treadmill, nordictrack solaris 10speeds, 12different inclines, good cond, $150; Fiberglass camper shell small truck, $150.

590-6313.

• Antique Singer sewing machine in cabinet, runs, converted to electric, make offer. 685-0239.

• Inversion table, 300#capacity, exc shape, $300 new, asking $160. 381-0208.

• 5x5x3/x20ft angle iron, $100 ea; 4x12x1/2I-beams, $120ea; MiscI-beams, $5/ft; 16x1/2pipe 16ft long, $200, cash only.

392-4796.

• Marble top writing desk, $200; 1800s sideboard marle topped, $2,500; Rowing machine, $75; like new sectional w/2 elec recliners, pd $3,000 asking $2,000. 288-2529.

• Handicapped scooter, good cond, heavy duty. 795-4615.

• Fruit jars, pints, butcher block.

626-5582.

• Nelco sewing machine, $75; 50ton hyd jacks, $40 ea; Double 1/2in shaft motor 1/2HP 115V ac, $30; cuckoo clock, $250.

217-4215.

• ’04 Harley SPorster 1200c, runs great, detach windshield, quick connect battery chgr, childs size Harley helmet, 20k mi, $4,000 firm. Jason, 623-2099.

• Singer sewing machine inm cabinet, 60s model, good cond, $80 obo; GE washer/dryer, lg capacity, good cond, $650 obo; ’98 Buick Century, needs front grill/radiator/CV joint, 85k mi, $900 OBO. 590-3394.

• Baldwin elec bench organ w/bench & headphones interlude model#155, exc cond.

386-3966.

• ’02Harley Davidson Duce less than 8k mi, great bike, $7,000.

380-7258.

• Used guns, shotguns, pistols, small asst of ammo, 22rifle, text preferred. 863-7492.

• Collector dolls, Ashton Drake &others, make offer. 659-9325.

• 2x4-6, 8’to16’ 1.50 to 2.00; 405Kohler utility farm sinks, $350; White vinyl windows 16”-36”x6’fixed, $50-$100 ea.

364-3699.

• Simmons 3way rocker recliner, $50; Scott’s turfbuilder spreader, $25; Marcy MWM-988 home gym, like new, $200. 902-0472.

Real Estate

• ‘69 Evinrude Sportsman I/O all manuals orig, trlr 117 orig hrs, new tires, fully winterized & serviced, lake ready or restore, $3,500. 306-4415.

• ‘07 Puma 5th wheel travel trlr w/‘99 Dodge 1/2ton pickup, $11,000. 485-6044 or 918-519-6561.

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

• ’09 Tahoe 19’wakeboard, fishing boat, 21.500.00 into 5000watt stereo, 2down riggers,4rod holders, blue LEDs, 2-4”-1-12” ridge lights, too much to list, 12,500. 875-6756.

• Travel trlr, nice looking, clean, older, bumper pull, heat/air/ fridge/ac/stove, all ok, 24’, $2,500 obo. 387-5249.

• Little Axe area, fully remodeled 3200sf home on 5ac, new fixtures, flooring, paint, HWH,A/C,septic,+well pump, pics on Zillow 2300 168th NE, Norman. 619-8221.

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

207-8906.

• Martingale Estates, 1ac+lots, only 2 left, county st maint, Washington schools, bus svc, garbage svc avail, I-35 ex101, east 2blks to entrance. Buster, 288-2564.

• 35 acres beautiful home site mix of pasture, ponds, creek & woods, Washington SD near 240th&Portland, $300,000.

485-3871.

• 1600sf metal building home 4br/1ba w/study&garage or 6br w/no garage, $85,000.

850-8668.

Serving Norman & the surrounding area since 1891

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Non Profit, Perpetual Care

Financing available

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• ’07 Monaco Cayman top of the line must see RV, too many extras to list, loc in Newalla.

414-8448.

• ’12 Aliner solid wall camper a/c, folds down, $11,695; ’14 NissanXterra, 12,500mi, $21,750, Tuttle. 550-0387.

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• Ft Cobb lakehouse, Crows Roost area, 2lots, 2bed furn, new metal roof/garage/carport, waverunner &seadoo on double trlr, $62,500. 623-4231.

• 25ac, SE149th, Newalla, $99,900; Up to 6.5ac lots SE of OKC, owner fin10%down; 3-12ac lots, Tecumseh area, 5ac lots, east of Lex/Wanette, $2,250dn, $225/mo, also in Pink. Alan, 818-2939.

• Eufaula dam area ‘12 MH, 2bd/2ba, lg porch, 100’x300’lot, 30’x50’ ins steel building, cellar, many extras, move in ready, call for details. 802-2575.

• Lake Eufaula lot, Enchanted Oaks addition; Rose rocks wanted, trade trees for tree spade work; royalties/mineral rights wanted; 5+ac on Hwy9.

802-4227.

• Brick home, 3bd/2ba, 10ac 6 mi south of I-40 off Choctaw Rd, lighted arena, 3lighted horse stalls wild life, $225,000.

249-0170.

• Manufactured ’02 home 1680sf, 2¼acre, was 90,000 now 58,000, Little Axe. 305-4272.

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• .6acre of city prop in Tecumseh, 914 E Walnut, good building site, all city util, $12,500 cash.

579-7452.

• 10ac SW of Blanchard, well&septic, trees, creek, small pond, 2 10x10 sheds. 485-2594 wknds only, Brent.

• 4bd brick home, 4200sf, 2.5A zoned agriculture, Newcastle school, 3mi W of Riverwind, $324,900, see to appreciate.

826-8631.

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

• Guitar workshop, 4-5 pm, Jamming 5-9:15 pm, Pre-Show 6:15 pm, Concert 6:30 pm, 3/12/16; 3 bands on stage w/ jamming rooms; 3925 SE 29, Del City; Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society (nonprofit org); $8; GOBMS members, $5; Group rates available. 677-7515.

Wanted • Griswold cust iron cookware, morgan silver dollars.

224-6653.

• Acreage w/utilities, hookups, owner finance, Noble/Cole/ Blanchard/Wash area. Kathryn, 834-0310.

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

• Lawn mowers, running or not.

738-4138.

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

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

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

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

250-3394.

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

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

• Timber Tree Service: Beautify your property by trimming or removing unwanted limbs, trees & brush. We are fully insured & experienced in tree care. Call Randy McCarter for your free estimate, 821-1027 or 392-2399.

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

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

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

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

• Brushhogging: Mowing, 808-8202.

• Firewood: 808-8202.

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

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

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

207-8906.

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

667-8558.

• Little Axe Tree Services: 667-8558.

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Serving the metro since 1973 Construction and Repair

Journeyman plumber position available.

1800 Industrial Blvd. Norman, OK 73069

364-1001 or

khyde@bobusry.com

Mark The Junkman

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

No tires, No titles, No problem.

I Haul For FREE: appliances • batteries • copper • riding or push mowers • alum • iron • A/Cs • scrap metal • old farm eqpt • tractors–too much to list.

550-5652 573-0250

Your Friendly & Respectable, Junkman since 1993, Mark Grider

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

Glen, 623-5035.

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

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

818-4093.

• Burnetts Auto: 10919 Cemetery Rd, just east of 108th north side, would like be your repair and service shop on domestic, import, motorhomes, ATVs, riding mowers, Jim or Brian. 872-1800.

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

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

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

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376-3833

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

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

Brian Ganster, 693-1607.

• General Motors Speedometer Repair: Are your GM instrument cluster needles acting erratic? I can fix them with updated parts. Lifetime warranty by ASE certified technician. Remove, repair, install, $100. 213-8014.

• Dumpster Rental: large roll-off containers. You load, we haul.

Remodels, new construction, roofers, storm clean up. Can help with large items. 496-3338 or 326-2247.

• Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair. All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion. 34yrs experience, competitive prices. Danny, 3292230 or 779-5362.

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

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Bob Usry & Sons, Inc. is hiring!

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

• C&B Paint Co: 15yrs experience, insured interior/ exterior painting, drywall & texture services, call Cody for a reasonable yet fair price.

426-5913.

• Handyman for Hire: off-duty fireman, remodel, painting, flooring (tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock, roofing, siding, fences, decks, custom made bookcases, shelving, cabinets, etc. General home repair. 2455502 or 381-2007.

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

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

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

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

Keith, 527-4934.

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

• Brush hog & box blade work: $45/hour. 527-9457 or 208-1089.

• I repair tractors: 30 years in business. 527-9457 or 208-1089.

• 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.

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

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

226-2930.

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

• Dozer service: Ponds, building pads, land clearing & more, free estimate. 642-4434.

• Welding: Liability insured, state licensed, all types. 527-8743.

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

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

• KR’s Small Engine Repair: Service & repairs on all brands of lawn & garden equipment, chainsaw repair & chain sharpening available. 288-2488 and 517-9092.

• Jerry Richardson Ent LLC: Tree trimming, cut down, use 70’ reach bucket truck, haul off, references. 850-0577.

• Storm debris, estate & general cleanup: Also hauling.

References, Jerry Richardson Ent LLC. 850-0577.

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

640-9520.

• Tilling: Call James. 640-9520.

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

• Tractor work: Brush hog, boxblade, light hauling.

919-5857.

• Brush hogging & garden tilling: Norman, Lexington, Purcell area, $40/hr. 618-7339.

• Reduced to $119,900: 2100sf central Norman home w/4or5 bedrooms, 2baths, 2living&study, has new carpet, paint&remodeled kitchen. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• 1900sf 4bd/3ba rock home: Off 120th in Noble for only $119,900 w/4acres. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• 2acres in Martingale Estates: Washington schools, come check out the beautiful views.

Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• New listing in South Lake addition: Off Hwy77&Hwy9, 3bd/2ba, 2car for $139,900, near Raegan Elementary & new Supercenter Walmart. Pat w/ CB, 823-0644.

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

Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

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

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

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

• Busy restaurant east of Noble: Only $139,900 w/2acres &incl all equipment &furnishings.

Owner wants to retire &You can take over. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

DID YOU KNOW? Classified business ads have increased to 50¢ per word.

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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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