Oklahoma Electric Co-op News November 2019

Volume 68, Issue 5 November 2019

For members of

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Board of Trustees Percy Moreu, President District2Trustee@okcoop.org

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Rusty Grissom, Vice President

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Ronnie Tharp, Sec. Treasurer

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Bob Usry, Asst. Sec. Treas.

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Mike Argo

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Ronnie Grover

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Shirley Idleman

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John Jensen

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Danny Watters

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TOP Patrick Grace, CEO

You might not know this, but electric cooperatives were born in politics. Our entire American history can be traced back to the grassroots efforts of 1930s farmers. If you're a reader, I encourage you to read the book Power Plays by Ted Case. He outlines all the legislative battles won (and lost) for co-ops to be where we are today. It's a fascinating read and might enlighten you to why we are still so involved in politics.

The cooperative business model has been around for almost a century. It was a very natural idea that farmers in the 1930s would take that idea to provide themselves an essential service when no one else would. What's most fascinating to me, as an engineer, is those who started co-ops started with a blank sheet of paper — no computer model, no spreadsheets. Just pure willpower to get it done.

Our statewide and nationwide associations exist mainly to be that continued voice for millions of rural Americans who still must fight for everything we have today. Bringing a broadband network to our members has not been easy and reminds us of what our pioneer members went through to create OEC. Today's issue, however, looks a little different than it did in the '30s and '40s. Many co-ops are suffering some unintended consequences of federal tax law changes in 2017 and are hoping to avoid paying taxes on federal funding they've received as a result of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dollars or broadband loans. You can read more about this on page 6.

The good news is Oklahoma's delegation understands the issues and is acting quickly to fix it. No call-to-action is necessary from us at the moment. We trust when and if we ever need you to act, you will carry the torch, just as you and our earliest members have always done.

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OEC Foundation grants over $50,000 to local organizations, families

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SmartHub app users: A software update is coming your way

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Newcastle robotics team places second in world competition

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Nate Hulse's impactful journey to Guatemala

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ORU REPORT

ORU OPERATION ROUND UP OEC FOUNDATION, INC.

OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors

Alan Davenport, president Beckie Turner, vice president Ronnie Fulks, secretary/treasurer Betty Allen • Pat Ragsdale Vivian Gibson • Vickie Gray Carla Kimberling • Travis Scott

Next Meeting December 3 Applications Due November 18 Applications available at www.okcoop.org/oru OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 9/18/19 ............................. $192,413,60 October deposit ................... $21,132.63 Donations ................................ $580.00 Checks issued .................... -$52,387.88 Interest ....................................... $155.38 Approved, not paid ............. -$18,061.85 Ending balance 10/22/19 .... $143,831.88 Financial Statement by: Amanda Dierking

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he OEC Foundation, Inc. board of directors met Oct. 11 to review applications submitted by individuals and organizations for the Operation Round Up® (ORU) program. A total of $50,924 was approved for disbursement to 17 organizations and families.

Assistance League of Norman received $10,000 for its Operation School Bell program. The board also granted $10,000 to the Citizens Advisory Board to provide beds for children in foster care.

Other grant recipients included Women's Resource Center ($7,000 for drainage and flooding solutions, as well as a bathroom remodel to be ADA-compliant), Food and Shelter, Inc. ($5,000 for operating expenses), Salvation Army of Cleveland County ($5,000 to community Christmas assistance), Bridge Creek Schools ($3,000 for its Christmas Food Baskets project), Grady County Sheriff's Office ($2,980 for officer equipment), Friends of Tuttle Public Library ($2,400 for library computers), Blanchard Lions Special Olympics ($1,500 for travel expenses); and Special Olympics Oklahoma ($1,000 for Winter Games funding).

"Thanks to the generosity of so many OEC members by rounding up their bills each month, we were able to meet a lot of community needs this month," said Alan Davenport, OEC Foundation board president. "By supporting other nonprofit organizations in such a way, we can expand the reach of the members' dollars to have a more lasting impact."

Seven individuals received grants that will provide dentures, vision care, tree removal and home essentials.

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 Nov. 18 will be reviewed at the next meeting, scheduled for Dec. 3. Contact Education and Outreach Programs Director Tory Tedder-Loffland at ORU@okcoop.org or 405-2176726 for questions regarding the program or application process.

PAT RAGSDALE JOINS OEC FOUNDATION BOARD Pat Ragsdale of Tuttle joined the OEC Foundation board in September, He succeeded Leroy Bayliff, who generously served on the board for 10 years and retired last month. Ragsdale is a retired principal of Tuttle High School and a long-time OEC member with daughters who have participated in Energy Camp and Youth Tour.

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WFEC GENERATION REPORT

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EC members who utilize the SmartHub mobile app for account management will notice a facelift in the coming weeks as the app undergoes a software update.

Starting at the end of October, SmartHub users will see a new look and feel for the app after an update from their preferred app store. The functionality and features of SmartHub will remain the same, but there are some new navigation features that will help users access the features they need quickly and easily.

SmartHub's new look features a revamped home screen that presents the most important information — account balance, usage stats, possible outages and more — at a glance. [3219301600] Users' apps will be updated based on the app store, current version installed and location, so if it doesn't update right away, don't worry. It's coming soon!

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.

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

Use your smartphone’s camera to scan the QR code and download the app

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

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CO-OP CO-OP NEWS VALUES

A threat to co-ops’ taxexempt status

By Dan Riedinger

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ue to an unintended consequence of current federal tax law, many electric co-ops are finding themselves in a precarious position.

Imagine working hard to secure funding for an important local project only to turn around and give a large chunk of that money back in taxes.

That’s the situation many cooperatives, including OEC, may face because of recent tax law changes. And it could jeopardize the not-for-profit tax status of cooperatives that receive federal or state government funding of any kind, including disaster relief aid, energy efficiency grants, economic development support and rural broadband development grants.

In order to maintain tax-exempt status, an electric cooperative must receive at least 85 percent of all revenue from its members. However, an unintended consequence of a 2017 change to federal tax law modified the calculation for some contributions by a government entity or civic group.

Now, grants and other contributions may be considered non-member revenue and could threaten a co-op’s tax-exempt status. This would have a profound impact on co-ops and their members — especially if the co-op has received Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding following a storm that caused significant damage to its system or federal grants to pursue building a broadband network to its members.

Encouraging Congress to fix the tax code to exempt government grants from being defined as member revenue is one of the highest priorities of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the service organization representing America’s electric co-ops.

Legislation called the Rural Act has been introduced in both the House and the Senate, attracting large groups of bipartisan cosponsors. However, getting it enacted into law will be a heavy lift, given the political sensitivity of tax issues on Capitol Hill.

Congress must act now to correct this unintended consequence and protect the tax status of electric co-ops. In doing so, Congress would preserve the full value of government grants that deliver societal benefits to our communities.

You can play an important role in encouraging Congress to act. Voice your support for the Rural Act by visiting www.action.coop\ruralact.

Dan Riedinger writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the national trade association representing more than 900 local electric cooperatives. From growing suburbs to remote farming communities, electric co-ops serve as engines of economic development for 42 million Americans across 56 percent of the nation’s landscape.

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LOOKING TO GIVE LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? Give a one-time gift or increase your monthly contribution at www.okcoop.org/ORU The Operation Round Up program assists nonprofit organizations and individuals in OEC's seven-county service area. To date, the OEC Foundation has granted more than $5 million to those in need — every dollar has stayed in cities and towns where OEC serves electricity.

Read the ORU report each month on page 4 of the Co-op News magazine.

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CONCERN FOR COMMUNITY

Newcastle Robotics team places second in world competition Lunar Kitties — a team from Newcastle High School Robotics — placed second in the Turing subdivision of the 2019 FIRST Championship in April. The worldwide robotics competition, held in Houston, brought more than 15,000 students ages 6-18 from 40 countries together to put their innovation skills to the test. The two-part event celebrated the conclusion of the space-themed robotics season.

"I am extremely proud of the work all of our robotics students put in to creating their robots," said program director David Stewart. "The Lunar Kitties team put in long hours and were very creative in the production of their robot."

According to the FIRST Championship press release, more than 33,000 people attended the four-day competition, the world’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for students.

While Stewart provides support to the students in the robotics program at Newcastle, he said the creations are authentically their own, not his. [5823400702] "The students come up with the initial design but sometimes need training with the tools," he said. "They design, plan, construct and operate their robots."

Thanks to community partnerships and sponsorships, Newcastle is able to support about 110 high school and middle school students participating in robotics.

"We've been involved in robotics in some capacity for over 10 years," Stewart said. "The more sponsors we have, the more elaborate robots we can make and the more competitions we can enter. It's a great way to put our little town on a world map."

Stewart said larger robots cost about $10,000 to build and $5,000 to enter into competitions. Thanks to a corporate sponsorship from Boeing, among others, they're able to continue creating new robots.

"I always like to challenge the students to take apart their robots and find ways to improve them when they rebuild them," Stewart said. "It helps them utilize those STEM subjects in a hands-on way."

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES

The profound impact of a grateful people: OEC Lineman Nate Hulse's journey to Guatemala B Y B R I A N N A WA L L

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“There’s something to be said for the simplicity of life outside of working for that almighty dollar.”

OEC’s Nate Hulse, journeyman lineman, has seen a lot in his sixyear tenure building and maintaining power lines. He’s had access to the latest and greatest equipment alongside trained, certified linemen like himself. He’s heard stories about the humanitarian mission of building an electrical system from the ground up in rural, impoverished villages by those who have gone before him like fellow linemen Clint Mobley and Brad Scott.

Nothing could’ve prepared him for the lasting impact his journey to Guatemala would end up having on him.

“Some things transcend language barriers,” he said. “Kindness and gratefulness are universal traits. They showed appreciation in its truest form.”

Nate was part of a group of linemen from Oklahoma and Colorado who volunteered their time and skills to bring electricity to a rural Guatemalan village that had never before experienced it. Some of you reading this might remember what it was like before America’s countryside was electrified in the 1930s and 1940s. Think of how far we’ve come as a society because those first co-op members were willing to bring themselves electricity when no one else would. These villagers don’t have the government support our farmers did, so they depend on the skill and willingness of trained linemen to bring them the gift of electricity.

While Nate can tell you stories about the work they were doing and how different it is from building lines in Oklahoma, he quickly and excitedly changes the story to that of the Guatemalan people and the curiosity, kindness, helpfulness and gratefulness he witnessed during the project’s downtime.

“Clint Mobley (who traveled to Guatemala in 2017) gave me some great advice,” he said. “He told me don’t let the scope of the project overshadow enjoying and taking in the moments you’ll encounter.”

A people-person by nature, Nate found those moments were plentiful and was sure to enjoy each and every one.

“A few of us were working in a valley near the village, and the kids came out and wanted to play with us. I hear this woman’s laugh, and it was a young mom holding a little baby, and she had the biggest smile on her face,” he explained. “A little later, I saw her cutting firewood with an axe. Everything she did she had a smile.

“Near the end of the project, I gave her husband some tools and told him thank you, and he gave me a hug, then she gave me a hug and so did all the kids. I’ll never forget that family.”

One day, Nate took the opportunity to teach the schoolchildren some English words. They were so excited to learn from these men who were only with them a short time. >> continued on page 13

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“They were watching us in awe, taking in every word I was saying. They repeated all the words and were so eager to learn.”

A man with a big heart, Nate organized a clothing drive before he left for Guatemala. With the help of OEC employees, he was able to deliver the clothing to several families. He fondly recalls the families’ faces when they realized the intent of his gift.

“When the villagers began sharing about their new clothes, it brought them all so much joy,” he said. “What they don’t know is it brought us just as much or more joy being able to give them something they didn’t have.”

One common theme among all those who have traveled to Guatemala for a similar project is this: Although the Guatemalan villagers they meet are impoverished and live in conditions we cannot fathom, they exude more joy than anyone they’ve witnessed in the States, where we have all we need and more at the push of a button.

“Pure joy,” he called it.

Nate’s biggest honor came when he took the opportunity to pray over the villagers and the workers at the beginning and at the end of the project.

“The closing prayer was difficult, knowing I’d likely never see these people again.”

Nate also emphasized the brotherhood formed between the Oklahoma and Colorado linemen who shared this journey together. It would not have been a success without them, and he’ll never forget the bond between them.

“We became a family because we’re thousands of miles away from our family and friends,” he said. “We learned a lot about each other and from one another. We grew to be great friends.”

While the crew completed the mission and the villagers are now enjoying the gift of electricity, the impact left on all the linemen is far greater than they ever expected.

“I would do it all again.”

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some things transcend language barriers..."

— Nate Hulse

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391-3688.

• Reg 4yr old Brangus Bull proven sire, gentle nature, low birth rate calves, fast growing, Lexington $1600. 822-0125.

• Very colorful Watusi bull calves for sale. 321-0095.

• Wethers $50-75, some does for sale $100-125: Bucks at stud Kino and Little orchard bloodlines, call after 400 or leave message.

899-6151.

• Young Hereford bulls, will wean first week of December.

329-4406.

Storage SolutionS

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• German Shorthair pups for sale, will be 6 weeks old on October 19 and ready to go, great bloodlines, only 4 left. 620-1404.

• Australian Shepherd puppies, AKC/ASCA reg, health tested, working parents with great dispositions for herding, agility, or families, www.nineveh-ranch. com Lexington, OK, $500$1,000. 740-9218.

• Nigerian dwarf goats, adults & babies, males $125, females $200, young male ducks $15. 872-8541.

• Mini Aussie puppies, Farm raised, Red Merle‚Äôs, Blue Merle‚ Äôs, and Tricolors, Available after 1115-2019, Goldsby. 401-4012.

MISCELLANEOUS

• American mahogany 2in & 2½ in thick 6ft-16ft live edge extremely rot/insect resistant, $6 per board foot. 381-3345 or 620-4436.

• 17 Snow Village Houses, Christmas and 3 Halloween Houses, exc cond, lots of accessories, I have the boxes, Marlene. 818-6518.

• Wooden spools of all sizes, some double; 2½” emt new 10’lengths.

412-1943.

• American Blackbelly lambs available $125, ‘80 Ford PU farm truck classic, w/tow pkg,V8,clean title, Runs great $1500; Pond plants $15-$25, Tuttle. 640-4651.

• One plot at RestHaven cemetery, $800. 689-6007.

• Sunquest Tanning Bed 16 bulb great condition $250. 834-4326.

• ‘11 Harley Davidson 883 Roadster, Excellent condition, with Windshield and Saddlebags, 4475 miles, $4200, Blanchard.

580-695-6130.

• Yanmar 1401 Tractor 3 cylinder diesel with tiller and angle blade $1350 OBO. 314-1787.

• Older Abeka and Bob Jones Homeschool Books; Four push lawn mowers. 381-2840.

• Quincy air compressor 50 gallon tank new electric pressure switch, $250. 381-9488.

• Miami sun, 3 wheel, 3 speed, 24” adult tricycle, w/ new gas motor $350, cargo carrier for toro-0turn mower, never used, $25.

684-0350.

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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• Creep feeder, good condition $275; 1980 Ford classic pu with duel tanks, trailer brakes $1500; mobile hunting game cart $300; can send pics, Tuttle. 640-4651.

• Burial plot at Holy Family Resthaven Memory Gardens OKC Oklahoma, asking $2250 will negotiate. 432-7859 or 598-9227.

• Beautiful 1/2carat diamond ring, white gold band, sz5, $1,000 firm.

410-7532.

• Wanted: Ruger .22 Rifle or Bolt Action is fine. 641-7582.

• Used carpet, approx 14x28, top quality, GC, will need steam clean, make offer. 794-2672.

• T Shirt printing Equipment, Brother GT361 Printer, Schulze Pretreat, The Maxx Press, Purchased new($28,241) in September 2016, must sell, $16,000 OBO, Blanchard.

760-8268.

• Manual collapsible wheelchair with leather seat and backing and footrest in exc condition, $85; also seasoned oak for fireplace burning, $100 a rick, call or leave msg. 213-7857.

Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • November 2019

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

CLASSIFIED ADS ORU REPORT

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• Surgery, can’t wear pretty fashion shoes; many many new and barely worn high heels, flats, fashion boots; size 5½, 6, 6½, 7, sale prices. 366-6166.

• W: 22 Rifle / pistol or Revolver, older is OK, leave message, will return your call. 641-7582.

• Trailer for sale, 5 x 8, $650, leave message. 799-8526.

• 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.

MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS

• 28’ 2014 Jayco, White Hawk, Ultra Lite, Summit Edition Travel Trailer, Excellent Condition, $13,500. 641-4632.

• 2015 Legacy Mobile Home, 1br, 1ba, w/d hookups, central heat and air, and nice built in enclosed porch. 580-747-0229

• 15ft aliner solidwall folddown only #1200 $11,650; Nissan xterra 25000mi $19,500 Tuttle.

550-0387.

• Great 15ft V-hull boat w/trailer, fish finder and live well that’s perfect for fishing and hunting $2,200, 20hp Evinrude motor needs work comes with it.

414-3355.

REAL ESTATE

• Manufactured home 1820 sq ft and up to 78 acres, 14201 S 84th Street, Lexington, OK, call or text Jeanne. 990-7827.

• Rural NE Norman ,5 acres, fenced, clean brick home, 2BD, 2bath, large living area with fireplace, central heat & air, large garage, separate workshop.

321-7843.

• Want to sell your acreage property?

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

417-1849.

• 10, 20 acre tracts for sale, located on Indian Hills Rd, 1/4 mile west of Pebbly Rd, North side of road.

245-1282 or 202-6770.

STrucTural PiPe SaleS We build:

Cattleguards H-Posts Corner Posts Triangle Pipe Racks

• 22 3/4 acres unimproved land 4 miles Southeast of Chickasha just off Hwy 19, 863-2711.

• Thunder Lane Industrial Park, the zone-free way to do business, proudly featuring OEC Fiber high-speed internet! www. thunderlanelots.com. 792-0008.

• 5 to 80 acres 180th and hwy 9, wooded ponds, views surveyed, pecan large redo trees rounded

by Indian land privatese, starting at 25,000. 386 6629.

• 2bd steel house on 80 acres of land lots of turkey, ducks, and deer needs improvement, Tuttle area, $500,000. 381-2052.

• Beautiful 120 acre mountain hunting/ATV retreat NW of Talihina, Off grid 30x50 insulated metal building sleeps 17 $224,999, Call Curtis.

474-0478.

• 320 acres MOL farm, grazing land, 4 income producing wind turbines, 3 ponds, stocked with fish & spring fed, Okarche & NW Expressway, Niki Grider, Elite Key Realty. 802-5524.

• FSBO: 120 acres m/l, close to Foss Lake, NW corner of Hwy 73 & N2070 Rd Rural water & electricity, $2000 an acre. 3924804 or 640-4653.

• FSBO beautiful 800 sqf home on 5 acres 2 bed, 1 bath, outbuildings, cellar and circle drive $88,000 call for more info.

255-8596.

NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Free wood palettes, first come first serve, OEC’s headquarters, must enter through westernmost gate at 2520 Hemphill Drive (no need to come into lobby), press call button at gate to enter.

• Bluegrass Concert/Jam; Bass Workshop (5-6 pm) / Open jamming (5-9:15 pm) / Preshow (6:15 pm) / Bluegrass Concert (6:30 pm); 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.

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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CLASSIFIED ADS

• Mustang UMW Annual 38th Annual Christmas Bazaar, Sat, Dec 7, 9 am to 3 pm, Bake Sale, Craft Vendors, Food, Children’s Corner.

WANTED

• Ham Radio Gear, Shortwave, Morse Code, Antennas etc.

641-7582.

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

• Want deer lease 100-160 acres heavily wooded, Contact Steve.

473-2461.

• Auto Body Tech Specialist for restoration on vehicles, 50 years experience, looking for work at private shop, Blanchard, call Neil. 203-7368.

• Want to purchase a side by side ATV, also want to purchase a 8ft12ft trailer, call Ed. 659-6035.

• Father and son hobby shop needs basic machine tooling, we have a metal lathe and vertical mill but need basic tooling like a vices, tools and holders, measuring devices, etc, call Steve. 306-1460.

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: Off-duty fireman. Installation, repair, trouble shooting, etc. 2455502 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.

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

• Sunshine Realty LLC: Rhonda Simmons Broker Owner, Residential, Commercial, Homes on Acreage, Acreage, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Service buyers/sellers in most areas of Oklahoma, active licenses #142160 & #175498, call or text 808-0705. www.sunshinerealty. realtor.

• Brushog, boxblade: tilling, dirt and gravel work, driveways, tree removal, yard cleanup, fences Kevin 872-9576 or 365-6875

• Greg Moore Excavation: Septic systems, grading, backhoes, dozer, driveways gravel or concrete, building pads, BBB accredited, service and honesty is our goal. 388-5430.

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

Keith, 527-4934.

• House Cleaning and Organizing: Errand Assistance, free estimates, bonded, 835-9850.

• 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.

• CNA Caregiver: Would love to care for/sit with your loved one in home or hospital, 17 yrs experience, Norman area only, great references, $15/hr.

410-7532.

Rodney C. Jones, CLU, ChFC, CFP® Stephen C. Jones, AAMS, AIF, CFP® A team of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, dedicated to helping you create the financial future you deserve.

Building farm ponds & private lakes in OEC’s service area.

“Wealth is not measured in dollars.”

RETIREMENT PLANNING

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

717 WALL ST. NORMAN, OK 73069 405.366.1297 | WWW.VFAOK.COM

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

Bulldozers & Trackhoes Call Bruce 580-641-1952

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Investment adviser representative and registered representative of, and securities and investment advisory services offered through, Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. (member SIPC)983363_1021

JIM'S PAINTING & REMODELING

Insured, Free Estimates

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

314-0755 / 366-0722

CLASSIFIED ADS ORU REPORT

All phone numbers are area code 405 unless otherwise noted

• Tree trimming or cutdown & haul off: use 70ft reach bucket truck. For a professional, neatly finished job, call Jerry Richardson, insured, references.

850-0577.

• 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.

• Tractor work: gravel drives, brushoging, tree work, dirt work, tilling, finish mowing.

808-8202 • Outdoor services: dirt & gravel work, driveways, brushog, tilling, boxblade, yard cleanup, tree removal, fences built or repaired Kevin 365-6875 or 872-9576.

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

• I buy tractors running or not.

365-7572.

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

• Jimmie’s Sewing Machines Repair: Blanchard, OK. 387-3313.

• Lawn mowing, yard cleanup and trimming: call 596-0936.

CASH LOANS ON QUALITY GUNS

WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMS

• Portable buildings: 12x20 lofted barn $3830 or $177.31/ mo; 8x10 mini barn $1465 or $67.82/mo; 10x20 cottage barn $2840 or $131.48/mo. 405-8720338 or bargainbarnsusa.com • Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x40=$17,300; 4 0 x 5 0 = $ 2 6 , 9 0 0 ; 40x100=$49,000, price includes concrete & installation. 405-8720338 or bargainbarnsusa.com.

• Bargains Barns: 18x21 steel carport=$1195; 12x31 RV cover=$2085; 20 x 21 garage=$4285; 24x31 garage=$6195, financing available. 405-872-0338.

• Clean up & haul off: trash & debris from properties and building interiors. For a professional, neatly finished job, call Jerry Richardson, insured, references. 850-0577.

WANTED

QUICK CASH LOANS ON MOST FIREARMS

• Argo Siding & Windows: 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.

• Affordable lawncare and mowing: weeding, spraying, some tree work, Noble to Lexington area, call Jim at 693-5341.

• Pipe fence construction and repair: 40 years experience, Tony Keller 694-8490.

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

WINCHESTERS, COLT, BROWNING, and other Guns

WE BUY GUNS

(Fair Top Prices Paid) Rifles - Handguns - Shotguns We have over 2,000 New & Used Guns In Stock In Front MUSTANG PAWN and GUN of Water Tower

376-3833

Tue-Sat 9-6 • 126 W Hwy 152

CONFIDENTIAL COURTEOUS SERVICE

Commercial Quality Contractor We Provide all of Your Concrete Needs

J & J Livestock Commission Company 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

Drainage Solutions Barn and Stable Foundations ADA Ramps and Pathways Located in Noble, OK

Contact Info: Phone: (405)655-3295 Email: rbconcrete@speedmail.us www.okcoop.org

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