Oklahoma Electric Co-op News October 2015

Your Touchstone Energy® Cooperative

Volume 64, Issue 4

CO OP Oklahoma Electric NEWS OEC partners with United Way to enABLE local nonprofit

October 2015

Also inside Ronnie Tharp joins OEC’s board of trustees 5

Joe Torres, manager of vegetation management, was one of 28 OEC employees to volunteer at ABLE during United Way of Norman’s Day of Caring Sept. 18.

Back-to-School Sweepstakes winners announced 9

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 .............................Max Meek Asst. Mgr./VP of Engineering..Patrick Grace 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 $500

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

Max Meek, Chief Executive Officer

Membership matters October is National Cooperative electricity. Sure, we have to think Month, and for the many different about expenses, overhead and other types of co-ops in the U.S., it’s aspects of daily business, but when the time of year to celebrate what we have a little left over, we send it membership truly means. You could back to you. Returning capital credits be a member of a lot of to you is a major part of different places — a gym, why being a co-op member a 4-H club, a food-of-thematters. month club — the list goes Another reason on and on! But what makes membership matters is being a member of a co-op because we support the different? communities we serve. Next The simple answer year, we are starting a new to that question is that initiative to reallocate the when you are a member funds we have set aside for When we of a co-op, you are also an education and outreach. think about owner. You own a stake Look for OEC to be membership, in our business, and just supporting new endeavors we think like any stakeholder, there and school activities in your about all of are many benefits to your communities. We want you the ways membership. As a member to be proud to be a co-op we can give of OEC, you have a say in member, and we want to back to you, the representatives who support your projects and are elected to serve on the our members business ventures. co-op’s board of directors.

As your local electric — and that’s You have an opportunity what matters co-op, we get to be a part of to make your voice heard this community. When we most to us. every year at our Annual think about membership, Meeting. You get a say on we think about all of the policy issues your electric ways we can give back to cooperative supports or opposes. You you, our members — and that’s what can even help to determine how your matters most to us. profits are redistributed.

Read more about what makes Our bottom line is providing you co-ops unique on pages 12 and 13. with safe, reliable and affordable

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District Lineman Bobby Herring (right) and Journeyman Lineman Brad Hunter (left) clean gutters for United Way of Norman’s Day of Caring.

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Oklahoma Electric

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We’re celebrating National Cooperative Month!

In This Issue..

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Meet OEC’s newest board trustee

Hayes, Tarp, Torres take reigns as new Operations managers

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OEC employees volunteer for Day of Caring

Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Don’t let vampires suck the life out of your energy efficiency efforts!

Unplugging unused electronics — otherwise known as “energy vampires” — can save you as much as 10 percent on your electric bill.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy

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

Halloween safety tips for your kids & home

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In Every Issue..

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ORU Report Co-op Connections Electrical Safety Energy Efficiency Tasty Treats Classified Ads

Back-to-School Sweepstakes Winners Winning teachers announced for Back-to-School Sweepstakes

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OPERATION

Round Up

Rounding up allows OEC Foundation to assist Meals on Wheels for twentieth year

By Brianna Wall

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hanks to the generosity of over 36,300 OEC members, the OEC Foundation, Inc. was able to assist Meals on Wheels (MOW) for the twentieth straight year via the Operation Round Up® program.

“OEC’s members have always been supportive of the Foundation and its endeavors,” said Joyce Wallace, OEC Foundation board president.

“We hope we have proven to be good stewards of their hard-earned money.”

The Foundation has granted Meals on Wheels of Norman anywhere from $3,500 to $9,000 per year since 1996 — only two years after the inception of the Operation Round Up program. The grants have helped its scholarship meal program feed thousands of homebound residents in Cleveland County.

“The help is greatly appreciated and allows MOW to continue to serve nutritious meals to the ill, disable and elderly based on need and not on the ability to pay,” said Lynn Haynes, MOW executive director.

Provided at a discounted rate by the Norman Regional Health System, the meals are delivered to clients by volunteer drivers. The drivers provide more than just a delivery service; They also provide a source of human

interaction that clients may not experience every day. This is crucial and has become one of the clients’ — and volunteers’ — favorite aspects of the program.

“The nutritional value [of their meals] and the daily visitation truly make a difference in the lives of our senior and homebound clients,” said Haynes. “Our volunteer drivers are caring and dedicated and often serve as a lifeline to this isolated segment of our society.”

Over the past few years, MOW has experienced budget cuts and has had to subsidize its meal delivery program with the agency’s reserve funds. Grants like that from the OEC Foundation are essential for the organization to avoid a waiting list for services.

Members who take part in Operation Round Up graciously elect to round up their electric bills each month to the nearest dollar. The change — an average of $6 per year per member — is put into a fund and distributed every six to eight weeks by a qualified board of directors. The OEC Foundation board is appointed

by OEC’s board of trustees and is comprised of members who truly care about their communities and

serve in any way they can.

At press time, the next ORU meeting has not been scheduled.

Visit www.okcoop.org/ORU for more information and to download applications. Contact Tory TedderLoffland at 217-6726 or ORU@okcoop.org if you have questions about the application process.

OEC Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement Beginning Balance 8/19/2015....................................$111,577.84 September deposit....................$19,295.27 Interest...............................................$3.27 Checks issued...........................................$0 Approved, not paid.................-$15,135.89 Ending balance 9/21/15........$115,740.49 Financial statement by: Amanda Dierking

OEC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Jamey Allen • Leroy Bayliff Jim Brown • Vivian Gibson Lloyd Gramling Lynne Miller • Sunny Stuart Beckie Turner • Joyce Wallace

CO-OP

News

Retired WFEC dispatcher Ronnie Tharp joins OEC’s board

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onnie Tharp, longtime Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) employee, in August joined OEC’s board of trustees. Eager to learn more about the distribution side of the electric system — and having completed his first board meeting — Ronnie discussed his three-decade career, retirement and hopes for his future as a board member.

“I spent 35 years at WFEC in several different positions,” he said.

“I worked in the Anadarko power plant for 21 years, then I moved to dispatch, then to compliance before retiring.”

The generation and transmission side of the industry always intrigued Ronnie, but his desire to learn more about the distribution system led him to seek a position on OEC’s board.

“To me, the entire process of

manufacturing, delivering and managing electricity has always been fascinating,” he said. “It’s also a challenge, and it’s something I love to do. I’ve never simply worked for a paycheck; I’ve genuinely enjoyed working in this business, and I hope to bring a valuable perspective to the current board.”

Ronnie retired from WFEC in 2013 and has since been assisting his son, Chad, on their farm north of Verden. He and his wife of 37 years, Ronda, enjoy traveling around Oklahoma and the country looking for places to park their travel trailer.

They’ve been camping together since they met and hope to pass on their love for the pastime to their two grandsons, 5-year-old Colter and 18-month-old Cooper.

Welcome to OEC, Ronnie!

Fall rates in effect with October bills

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Changing leaves and cooling temperatures signal the beginning of fall in Oklahoma. Here at OEC, the fall shoulder rate accompanies the shift in seasons — a welcome change after a sweltering summer.

For members, it means lower bills due to a reduced price for electricity.

OEC’s rate structure is designed to accurately reflect the wholesale power cost. Generating electricity in the summer costs more money — hence, the higher summer onpeak rates. As the temperates drop, so does the price of electricity.

“As opposed to our summer rates, when members pay a different price for electricity depending on the time of day they use it, the fall rate is one price around-the-clock,” said Randy Harnsberger, OEC key accounts manager and rate specialist.

All kilowatt hours (kWh) calculated on October bills are charged 11.5252¢ per kWh, not including the monthly variable cost adjustment and service availability charge. Members opting to pre-pay are charged the same rate.

The fall shoulder rate also applies to November and December bills.

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CO-OP

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Hayes, Tarp, Torres find new homes as Operations managers

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EC’s Operations department recently underwent several management changes. The new job assignments continue the trend of OEC’s preparation for upcoming retirements.

Marty Hayes, previously the manager of operations services (which included the control room operators and locator technician) moved to become the manager of maintenance. He oversees the control room, district linemen and maintenance linemen and just celebrated his 30-year service anniversary.

MARTY HAYES

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Manager of Maintenance

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Joe Tarp, previously the manager of vegetation management, took the job of manager of overhead construction — the same department in which he was a foreman just a few years ago. He joined OEC in 1992 and oversees all overhead construction linemen as well as contract overhead construction crews.

Joe Torres, previously a journeyman lineman, was promoted to manager of vegetation management. He is now responsible for both OEC’s and contract right-ofway crews. He’s been with the co-op for 12 years.

JOE TARP

Manager of Overhead Construction

“I know these guys will take care of business and will make sure the ‘co-op standard’ way of doing things continues,” said Vice President of Operations Randy Simmons. “We are confident they will successfully lead the Operations department into a new generation of workers.”

The moves were a result of retirements and the reorganization of job duties. Shane Stuart, whose title changed to manager of underground construction, continues to direct OEC’s underground construction crews as well as those of contractors.

JOE TORRES

Manager of Vegetation Management

Congratulations to the 2015 Annual Meeting survey winners!

Each member won a $25 electric bill credit!

Mitzi Billings, Lexington • Julie Fox, Oklahoma City • Sonya July, Moore Curtis Lee, Newcastle • Christie Lucas, Norman • Melvin Moore, Blanchard • Larry Morris, Norman Jeff Owens, Blanchard • Hazel Powell, Moore • Ralph Rider, Norman

OEC enABLEs local nonprofit during Day of Caring

IN YOUR

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wenty-eight OEC employees volunteered their time and energy Sept. 18 to partner with ABLE Community Based Services for the United Way of Norman’s Day of Caring (DOC). The annual event brought together over 560 volunteers from 33 companies. Thirty nonprofits in Norman and Noble benefited from DOC, which kicked off United Way’s annual fundraising campaign.

“I am so proud to work for a company who encourages its employees to utilize their skills to assist those who truly need it,” said Tory Tedder-Loffland, education and outreach coordinator. “These organizations generously give so much and receive little in return. It’s always a fulfilling experience to be able to lend a helping hand when needed.”

OEC’s volunteer group spent time

at six different locations. Employees rebuilt a fence, painted a house, cleaned gutters, provided lawn maintenance and painted a gazebo. It was a busy day filled with rewarding work for a deserving organization.

ABLE — Able Bodies Learning to Excel — provides resources for individuals with developmental disabilities. By acquiring selfsufficient living abilities and marketable work skills, people with developmental disabilities can expand their options, lifestyles, housing and employment options. ABLE provides these men and women with a safe place to learn and experience these things for themselves.

Thank you to the United Way of Norman for organizing the DOC and to the employees who helped make it a success.

Each month, OEC sponsors and supportslocaleconomicdevelopment ventures in the towns we serve. This pagefeaturesthosepartnershipsand highlights those making a difference in our local communities.

Day of Caring Employee Volunteers Joe Anderson Jeremy Burson Stephanie Canida Clifford Chastain Casey Cochnauer Andrew Dryanski Patrick Grace Bill Green Amanda Hardy Bobby Herring Brad Hunter Derec Janaway James Jeffries Brad Keener

Derek Looper Janet Maginnis Autumn McMahon Matt Montgomery Tracy Mowdy Preston O’Brien Brad Scott Nick Shumaker Joe Tarp Tory Tedder-Loffland Sara Thomas Joe Torres Wes White

YOUTH &

Leadership

OEC announces youth leadership, scholarship opportunities for 2015, 2016

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all has arrived and the kids are back in school. While families are returning to their normal fall routines, OEC is preparing to launch its youth programs for the 2015-2016 school year. Traditional favorites like Youth Tour and Energy Camp will be offered as well as some new educational opportunities for both teachers and students.

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LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

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A leadership development seminar lead by Rhett Laubach, owner of YourNextSpeaker, LLC, Leadership Summit grants two high school students — sophomores, juniors and/ or seniors — a $250 scholarship and a chance at winning an additional $1,000 scholarship. The students join 30 others from across Oklahoma at the one-day training. Parents are invited to join the students at an OKC sporting event following the workshop. To enter, students must submit an application along with a letter of reference. The 2016 Leadership Summit is set for Feb. 6.

Application details will be available soon on the youth programs page at www.okcoop.org.

ENERGY CAMP

Energy Camp connects eighth graders from across the state with each other as they learn about cooperatives, electrical safety and team-building. Held each year at Canyon Camp and Conference Center in Hinton, Okla., the camp encourages students to form and lead their own cooperative and helps build leadership skills.

YOUTH TOUR

OEC’s premier youth event, Youth Tour is a seven-day, all-expensespaid trip to Washington, D.C. for four high school juniors in OEC’s service area. They join 70 others from across Oklahoma who travel to the nation’s capital for a week-long tour of national landmarks and historic sites. They also visit with Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation and meet Youth Tour students from 43 other states. [1713415201]

GET CHARGED!

Get Charged! Electricity and You, an educational tool based on science experimentation with electricity, is a program ideal for grades five to nine.

The interactive science curriculum was developed by Discovery Channel School and Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives and can be easily tailored to each classroom’s needs and time allotment.

DO WATTS WISE

Do Watts Wise is a fun and interactive electrical safety program for elementary- and middle schoolaged children. It demonstrates the dangers of electricity and shows kids how to stay safe in the presence of electric poles and wires. This program has been presented at school assemblies as well as individual classrooms and can be customized to accommodate any class’s needs.

OEC’s Education and Outreach Coordinator Tory Tedder-Loffland visits schools each year to discuss these programs. To schedule a time for her to visit your school, contact her at 217-6726 or tory@okcoop.org.

Visit the youth programs page at www.okcoop.org for more information on upcoming event dates.

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OEC announces Back-to-School Sweepstakes winning teachers

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EC in August announced its first Back-to-School Sweepstakes. In a partnership with Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives, the contest rewards teachers for their hard work and dedication to their students and schools. The winning teachers will each receive a $250 Office Depot gift card to use on classroom supplies as well as a Co-op Connections® Card to receive exclusive discounts.

Thirty teachers were nominated by members in each of OEC’s nine board districts. Ten school districts were represented with teachers being nominated from early childhood development centers, elementary schools, middle schools and high schools.

Board District 3

Board District 1

Board District 5

Bryttnii Hinderman, 2nd grade Timber Creek Elementary, Moore Nominated by Lisa Taylor “Bryttnii is a selfless teacher who would give anything for her students,” Taylor said.

Board District 2

Board District 4

Meredith Franklin, Kindergarten Newcastle Early Childhood Center Nominated by Melinda Streich “She works as a team with all of the kindergarten teachers and is always looking for innovative ways to get funding for the school,” wrote Streich.

Amber Smith, 5th grade Monroe Elementary, Norman Nominated by Eric and Diane Schroeder “Amber is incredibly dedicated, not only to the children, but to her school and fellow staff members,” said the Schroeders.

Board District 6

Sherry Gillispie, 1st grade Middleberg Public Schools Nominated by Sarah Schneringer “Coming from a large school to a rural school, Sherry has spent much of her own money buying paint, curtains and wallpaper for her

Board District 7

Rory Hodges, Pre-K Bridge Creek Elementary Nominated by Liz Deskin “The students become her children not just students,” wrote Deskin. “She gains a special relationship with each one.”

Board District 8

Amanda Jakubovitz, 5th grade Washington Elementary, Norman Nominated by Justin Fender “She is the most caring teacher, and she really loves to teach,” said Fender. “Plus, the kiddos love her, too.”

Board District 9

Dana Hargus, Pre-K Friend School, Chickasha Nominated by Patrick and Keri Surber “She is such a kind spirit with a compassionate heart for teaching,” wrote the Surbers.

Congratulations to all the winning teachers! Thank you for your dedication to the next generation.

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Tiffany Wright, 3rd grade Little Axe Elementary, Norman Nominated by Tiffany Earhart “Mrs. Wright has been a teacher for many years at Little Axe Elementary School,” wrote Earhart.

“She always strives to provide the very best educational opportunities for her class.”

Sherri Bonner, Pre-K Lexington Elementary Nominated by Linda Coker “She is a very dedicated teacher and she puts her whole heart into her students,” Coker said. “This grade is 4-year-olds and she has a great amount of patience with them.

Outstanding teacher!”

classroom,” wrote Schneringer. “She is doing a great job tending to each child’s individual needs; She is truly an asset to Middleberg School!”

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ELECTRICAL

Safety

Are your Halloween traditions a

TRICK or a TREAT??

By Brianna Wall

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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2015

alloween is a fun time of the year. We fill our homes with spooky decor, our kids dress up as ghouls and goblins and we carve pumpkins into crafty jack-olanterns. But, did you know all of these activities pose safety risks? Let’s take a closer look at how you can keep your family and home safe this Halloween.

COSTUMES — Costumes can catch fire! Avoid costumes with

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billowing or long trailing fabric. If you are making your own costumes, choose fire-resistant materials.

MISMATCHED — Never use electrical products outdoors that are marked “for indoor use.” You could get shocked – or worse!

HIGH AND DRY — Dried flowers, cornstalks, hay and crepe paper are highly flammable. Keep them away from open flames and other heat sources – including light bulbs and heaters.

FREE AND CLEAR — Never block exits or escape routes.

CONNECTION INSPECTION — Always inspect each decoration before use and discard any with cracked, frayed or bare wires.

CERTIFIED SAFE — Use only electrical lights and decorations that are approved for safe

use by a nationally recognized testing laboratory such as UL, Intertek (ETL) or CSA. POWER DOWN — Always turn off electrical decorations and extinguish any open flames before leaving home or going to bed.

GUIDING LIGHT — Use a flashlight or battery-operated candles in jacko-lanterns. If you must use a real candle, use extreme caution as it can start a fire or burn someone.

Before you decorate, inspect each electrical item and discard any with damaged wires. Keep electric cords out of high-traffic areas, where they can be a tripping hazard to trickor-treaters. Also, be sure to plug all outdoor decorations into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) to prevent electric shock.

If you apply these safety tips to your Halloween traditions, you will be sure to keep your family and home safe and free from preventable fires and other hazards.

Have a safe (and spooky!)

Halloween.

ESFI is the premier nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace. Read more at www.esfi.org.

ENERGY

Efficiency

Start saving with a DIY home energy audit

By Anne Prince

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s temperatures begin to drop and your energy focus turns from cooling your home to heating it, consider using this time to increase energy efficiency and cost savings for the colder months ahead.

Whether your home is old or new, chances are you are spending more on energy costs than necessary.

Armed with some basic knowledge and a little time, you can conduct a baseline energy audit of your home to identify where you are losing energy (and money). Use a checklist and take notes on problems you find as you walk through your home. Remember, the audit itself won’t save you money unless you act on your findings.

DIY 101

clothes in hot water, or can you use cold water instead?

Consider running them at night, during off-peak times.

Does your hot water heater have a blanket? If not, consider insulating it. Make sure your dryer vent isn’t blocked – this will not only save energy, it may also prevent a fire.

Evaluation Once you have completed the audit, take a look at the findings.

Prioritize actions that you can take based on your time and budget, weighing where you can get the most impact for your investment.

Increasing your home’s energy efficiency will make your family comfortable while saving you money.

If you would like to take your audit and savings to the next level, contact visit www.okcoop.org/ EnergyAudits and download the Energy Audit Handbook.

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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So, where to start? If your home has multiple levels, work from the top down. Begin in your attic or highest floor, and work your way down to the first floor or basement.

Insulation and air leaks (drafts) – According to the Department of Energy, improving your home’s insulation and sealing air leaks are the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reduce energy waste and make the most of your energy dollars.

Check to see whether there is sufficient insulation in the attic.

Are openings containing piping, ductwork and chimney sealed?

Electronic devices – Inventory all of the electronic devices

you have and how often you use them. Computers, printers, DVD players, phones and gaming consoles are notorious “vampire power” users – they drain energy even when not in use. If items can be turned off without disrupting your lifestyle, consider plugging them into a power strip that can be turned on and off (or put on a timer).

Lighting – Note where you still have incandescent lights. Can you replace them with CFL or LED upgrades? Do you have nightlights? If so, consider replacing them with LED nightlights.

Thermostat/indoor temperature – Do you have a programmable thermostat? When was the last time it was programmed? Is the date and time correct? If they are not, this could throw off the automatic settings. Consider lowering the temperature a few degrees during the day and/ or times when no one is home and at night when people are sleeping?

Appliances and cleaning – Appliances are large energy users, and if yours are more than 10 years old, they are likely not as energy efficient as today’s options. How and when you use them also make a difference. Do you wash your

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COOPERATIVE

Month

National

COOPERAT Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2015

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ctober is National Cooperative Month, and OEC — and all co-ops across the U.S. — are celebrating the benefits and values that cooperatives bring to their members and communities.

While co-ops operate in many industries and sectors of the economy, seven cooperative principles set us apart from other businesses: voluntary and open membership; democratic member control; member’s economic participation; autonomy and independence; education, training and information; cooperation among cooperatives; and concern for community. Read more about these principles on page 13.

“Today, people prefer options and alternatives to ‘big box’ businesses,” said Preston O’Brien, manager of business and member services. “The co-op business model is unique and rooted in our local communities. Coops help us build a more participatory, sustainable and resilient economy.”

OEC is proud to be part of America’s cooperative network, which includes more than 47,000 cooperative businesses.

One of the most important differences between co-ops and other businesses is the payment of capital credits back to our members.

Investor-owned companies distribute profits to shareholders and

investors. Co-ops operate at-cost; Any funds collected over the cost of operations are distributed back to our members in the form of capital credits. The amount members receive back is dependent upon the amount of business they have done with the co-op — or, the amount of electricity purchased from the co-op.

Co-ops are unique in many ways.

We are your neighbors, your friends.

We attend the same churches, eat at the same restaurants; Our kids attend the same schools as our members’ kids. We are local. That is an important attribute in today’s digital world. [3021443406] When members call the office with

TIVE Month questions regarding their bills, they speak to someone here, in Norman, Okla., as opposed to a person in a different country. We are invested in the communities we serve — just take a look at the “In Your Community” page each month. We serve you, our member-owners.

That’s the cooperative difference.

Be sure to stop by our office in Norman throughout October and pick up your Halloween treat bags and coloring books. Members who stop by to pay their bills — either in the office or the drive-thru — can pick up the goodies for their trick-or-treaters all month long.

Rochdale Principles

TECHNOLOGY

A look at what’s happening on Capitol Hill and how it affects you

Co-op lines: single or double?

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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2015

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iving on OEC’s lines is a literal expression, meaning you have a system of poles and wires connecting your home or business to the co-op so you can get power when and where you need it. While these systems of poles and wires all look quite similar, there are distinct differences.

Let’s take a look at those differences and why they are important. Caution: Utility terms ahead!

Everything starts at the substation when it comes to co-op distribution systems. Transmission lines feed high voltage into the substation, where it is reduced to a more manageable and safer level. On the other side of these transformers, distribution feeder lines carry the power out and into the service area, where they “feed” power to a sizeable block of co-op members.

This is an efficient way to move a large amount of power closer to its point of use. These are also what are termed radial feeds, meaning only one end is connected to a power source.

At certain points along the feeders, lateral lines branch out to connect member loads, which are the amounts of power a home or business needs.

Systems are designed to supply the amount of load to which they are connected. If you look at a simple map of OEC’s distribution system,

it resembles the veins and arteries of the human body. Only in this case, it carries life-enhancing electricity instead of life-sustaining blood. These lateral lines are also radial in many cases. Eventually, the last member is reached and the system goes no further.

Lateral lines are the “single” lines referenced in the title of this article. When co-op distribution systems were first built, the most cost effective solution in a lot of cases was the lateral approach. This was especially true for far-flung, end-of-line members. There is one drawback to a lateral or single line approach, however. When there is a fault (something causing the flow of electricity to stop, like a tree on the lines or a pole being broken by a car) in the system, every member beyond that point loses power until the problem is located and corrected.

Enter the double line approach.

A normal evolution in distribution system growth is to replace radial lines with loop connections. The loop is connected to a power source at two ends rather than one. This power source can be another substation or another feeder from the same substation. With this approach, when power is interrupted, we have the

opportunity to rapidly restore power to a large portion of the affected members.

Here is how the loop works. Let’s say a tree branch breaks and falls onto the wires. Equipment on the lines senses the fault and operates protective devices immediately in front of the fault, just like circuit breakers do in your own home. No power flows beyond the protective device, and all members beyond this point lose power.

Back at the co-op, the system has alerted operators to the problem or members have started calling about the power outage. Crews are sent to the area to find and fix the problem.

If the line is a single, radial one, power for everyone is out until the problem is corrected. But, if a loop is in place, the operators at the co-op or crews in the field can flip switches and reroute the power around the fault. This means faster power restoration for many members. The purpose of the loop or double line approach is exactly this, restoring power to members faster than where a single line is in place. OEC maintains over 5,400 miles of line, bringing power to 52,000 meters. In the event of a power outage, please give us a call at 405-321-2024.

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.

LEGISLATIVE

Look

Co-ops push for electrification in SubSaharan Africa

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collaborating partner with the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Its global commitment has helped provide electricity to more than 110 million people in 43 countries.

NRECA International has brought electricity to several sub-Saharan countries, including South Sudan, Tanzania, Liberia and Uganda.

This past July, NRECA International announced a new contract with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Energy, funded by the World Bank, to prepare a transmission and distribution investment plan for expanding electricity to Freetown, the capital, and surrounding areas.

In Sierra Leone, which is only now recovering from the devastating Ebola outbreak, less than 10 percent of the national population has access to electricity. A 10-year civil war destroyed the country’s infrastructure and interrupted progress. With increased access to electricity, this small country will have a stronger foundation on which to tackle some of the public health and education challenges facing its people.

NRECA agrees with Republican and Democratic lawmakers who believe the U.S. can benefit from

stronger economies in Africa by decreasing dependency on foreign aid and creating new trading partners.

The legislation would increase the U.S. government’s efforts to promote reliable and affordable electricity for the roughly 600 million Africans who currently live without it. It aims to mobilize existing U.S. development tools to assist with first-time energy access for 50 million people in Africa by 2020, particularly in rural communities. The legislation also saves tax dollars by taking an investment-based approach, leveraging existing federal resources and incentivizing private sector resources to create a coordinated national strategy.

As demonstrated rural electrification access experts, NRECA International works to establish an infrastructure that will withstand the test of time. The cooperative model used by NRECA has proven to be one of the most effective implementing systems for delivering safe and reliable electricity to the developing world.

NRECA supports the legislation and stands ready to partner with the U.S. government to achieve these goals.

Tracy Warren 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.

www.OKcoop.org

ighty years ago, electrification began changing the landscape of rural America, boosting the rural economy and the quality of life. But 1.6 billion people across the globe, especially in rural areas, still lack access to basic electric service.

In sub-Saharan Africa, a widespread lack of electricity is a contributing factor to more than a half a billion people remaining trapped in poverty. It’s a region of Africa where seven out of 10 people lack access to electricity. Relying instead on kerosene and other traditional fuel sources, people suffer from higher respiratory rates and other related health problems.

For Africans, just as for our 20thcentury forbears, electrification can spur economic growth, making new businesses possible and significantly improving the quality of life. That’s why America’s electric cooperatives support the Electrify Africa Act, which has been introduced in Congress again this year.

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) international affiliate — NRECA International — has been working in developing countries since 1962 as a

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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2015

Halloween Safety Tips

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Tasty Treats

By Brianna Wall

Yummy Mummy Pizzas

Halloween is right around the English muffins, toasted OR corner, and it’s Refrigerated biscuit dough one of the most Pizza sauce of your choice fun holidays to Sliced olives, as needed bake and decorate String cheese, as needed snacks. I’m sharing two “spookalicious” Split muffins or biscuit dough in half and spread pizza sauce on top. Place olives for treats that will be fun eyes, then place pieces of string cheese to look like bandages. Bake in oven until the for you and your kids cheese melts and the muffin gets toasted OR the biscuit is cooked thoroughly. to make together for Recipe and photo courtesy of curryandcomfort.blogspot.com a hoard of ghouls and goblins.

The first, Yummy pooky lack ean ummus Mummy Pizzas, can be made with either English muffins 2 cloves garlic or biscuit dough. I like to hide 2 15-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed sliced jalapeños under the pizza 2 tbsp. tahini sauce to give these a little kick.

3 to 4 tbsp. lime or lemon juice Be sure to remember which ones 1 tsp. cumin contain the jalapeños in case one 1/2 to 1/4 tsp. chipotle pepper, to taste of your little monsters isn’t keen on 3 tbsp. unsweetened soy yogurt (optional) spicy foods. If you use biscuit dough, 1/2 tsp. salt, to taste refer to the can’s baking instructions.

For design, additional plain soy yogurt or tahini, sliced black loves The second recipe is a guiltfree snack for those who get too many Turn on food processor, drop in garlic cloves and process until sweets and unhealthy calories during finely chopped. Add black beans, process until pureed. Add the fall season. This Spooky Black the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Taste and Bean Hummus can be served with correct seasonings, adding more as needed. carrot sticks, crackers, tortilla chips or Spoon the hummus into a serving dish, smoothing the top. other veggies. It’s sure to leave your Using a pastry bag and either soy yogurt or thinned tahini, pipe Halloween guests wanting more. on the spider web design. Place a plastic spider into the web or I hope you and your family have a make one yourself using black olives. Refrigerate until ready to safe and happy Halloween.

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Autos, Parts & Accessories • ‘98 GMC suburban, needs a/c panel & trans rebuild, $1,000 obo. 388-6960, lv msg or text.

• ’00 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, 73k, garage kept, excellent cond, $5,000. 329-4562.

• ’65 4 BBL carb for Chevy 327; ’66 4 BBL carb for Chevy 396; ’76 4 BBL carb for Buick 455, $25 ea, all orig equip. 831-9855.

• Wanted: 15” wheel cover for ½ ton ’74 Chevy p/u. 386-7418.

• Aluminum toolbox for p/u, $100; 5th wheel tailgate, $150; 16,k Reese 5th wheel hitch, $250. 745-2242 or 740-6699.

• ’07 Honda 750 Shadow Aero, adult owned, exc cond, saddle bags, only 10k mi, $4,200. 9197153 after 5 pm.

• ’10 Triumph Thunderbird 1600cc cruiser, 33k mi, all extras, chrome & bags, blue w/ white stripe, $10,999. 473-5251.

• ’05 Toyota Corolla LE, 4dr, white, 80k easy mi, retails at $8,000, selling for $5,400. 3430119 evenings.

• ’05 Harley 1450 Dyna Low rider, 3,487 mi, gold and bk, windshield, bags, lots of chrome, garage kept, lots of extras, $10,000 cash. 268-9685.

• ’83 Chevy Suburban ¾ ton, 4x4; ’95 Ford 7.3 diesel; ’05 Ford; Old Nash, rebuilder, all original.

664-0947 or 590-3394.

• ’06 Right door for Colorado single cab, $80. 620-4164.

• ’85 Ford F150, 9,700 mi, good cond, 351 HO/automatic, $2,000. 473-8325 after 5 pm.

• ’98 Chevy Monte Carlo 2-34, black, bad motor, good body, $800 OBO. 627-3954.

• ’85 Honda 1200cc Gold Wing, low mileage, garage kept, $3,500 OBO. 627-3954.

• Want to buy a 1953 or 1954 Chevy Belair 2 dr post, doesn’t have to run. 760-5732.

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• ‘91 Mercedes Benz 420 SEL, complete overhaul and runs great, 1k mi put on it since, $3,500; ‘89 420 SEL for parts car, $750. 651-6354.

Farm & Equipment • D-6 Caterpillar w/tree pusher, $10,000; Small 4 wheel, diesel tractor w/tiller, E of Norman, Little Axe area, $4,500.

329-5482.

• Wanted: salvage tractors 2 or 4WD, also late model JD or Intl combines, quick response.

352-4816.

• Used thin wall 2 ½ pipe, 16.5 long, 75¢/ft. 323-3000.

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Classified Advertisements • Weather Guard, white set in the bed tool box; Putman 5th wheel 2 5/16 ball and plate, both in good cond. 485-2844 after 6 pm.

• Ferguson 30 tractor completely rebuilt; 6’ angle blade; other 3pt equipment accessories.

321-9830.

• Silver King portable squeeze chute w/steel floor, in very good working cond. 485-2844.

• D-6 Cat 10,000; Sm new tractor w/tiller, $4,500. 329-5482.

• ’57 800 Ford tractor, $2,500.

206-7314.

• 20 joints, 30’ 2 3/8 steel pipe, $1.25 per sq. ft. 323-3000.

• 25 sheets of used galv barn metal, 8’ long. 323-3000.

• I buy tractors, running or not.

527-9457 or 208-1089.

• Honda lawnmower, electric start, bag or mulch, 21” cut, self propelled, $500 cash. 692-5832.

• 3 pt equipment for 8N Tractor: 5’ box blade, 5’ landscape rake, 5’ brush hog & bale spike; Small P/U bed trailer; Sawmill lumber.

820-0618.

• 16’ gooseneck horse trailer, newly painted, good cond, pulled very little, $3,250; Buggy harness, used one time, breast type, exc cond, $275. 872-9728.

• Wanted: IH suitcase weights 78 lbs or 98 lbs. 388-5658.

• Pack rat drawer box jobox brand, 4’x4’ 4 drawers, aluminum, over $1,000 for new, asking $250 in good shape. 202-4522.

Furniture & Appliances • Ashley roll top desk, exc shape, pd $750, asking $350. 590-8398.

• Side-by-side refrigerator, 25 cf, almond, ice & H2O, needs fan, only $150. 820-8065.

• 45” round beveled glass top dinette w/4 matching padded chairs, $100. 692-7123.

• New roll-away bed, 34” wide, new pad included, never used, $75. 794-2672.

• Duncan Phyfe table w/leaf & 6 chairs, very good cond, $1,500.

691-2930.

• 4 beautiful 100% wool oriental area rugs, 9x12, $700, 6x9, $300, small ones $100 ea, or sell all together $1,000, can email pictures. Mike, 392-2301.

• Solar powered batteries grid eraser, new, $1,500; Wooden dresser; Cast iron kitchen sink, black, new, $100; Bathroom sinks, $25. 249-0170.

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

• 4 X 5 ½ Bermuda grass round bales. 550-5417.

• Sm sq alfalfa 1st & 2nd cutting, $10/bale; Sm sq wheat straw, $4/bale. 459-6543 or 574-5571.

• Sm sq Bermuda, sprayed & fertilized, heavy bales, $7; Sprayed & fert Bermuda & Bermuda mix hay, 4x5 round, $30 to $45. 323-3000.

• Bermuda grass mix round bales, 2 bale minimum, $30 ea.

620-1499.

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

850-1005.

Livestock & Pets • Australian Shepherd pups bred to work, AKC & ASCA reg, health tested, well socialized, great dispositions, working parents, excellent bldlines, $600-$1,000, www.ninevehranch.com. 740-9218.

• Peacocks, turkeys, ducks, 1 full blood rat terrier pup, blk, white, born 12/4/14. 527-5105.

• 6-mo Boer Billy, will be very big and stout, wormed and had CD&T shots, $200; Traditional 2 yr old nanny no papers, also shots and wormed, $225.

795-0852.

• Reptile cage, nylon, 28x30x16, lots of accessories, prev used for chameleon, $50. 872-8540.

• Need loving indoor home for 4-yr-old female Chihuahua, has all shots and fixed, also 10-yrold Jack Russel, fixed, needs lots of room to roam. 590-7173.

• Serviceable age angus bulls, have fertility checked; WAKO 750 gal tank on heavy trailer, ground driven pump, used very little. 381-4307.

• 6-mo-old Boer paint buckling, no papers, father is 100% Boer, nice, big & very gentle, $175; 1 ½-yr-old traditional Boer nanny, gentle, $225, both have been wormed and CD&T shots.

795-0852.

• Nigerian dwarf goats, $150 ea; 1 young wether, $50; Miniature donkey jack 1yr old, dark brown, Sire is 30” Dam 33”, Newalla. 386-6303.

• Stock guard dogs, Great Pyrenees Mix, born 7/31/15, $350; Sire: Great Pyrenees/ Anatolian, Dam: Great Pyrenees/Kangal, Norman.

Paul, 343-0540.

Miscellaneous • Plastic barrels 15 gal, $3 ea; Lexus RX 350 factory hitch, $50; Lexus tire and aluminum rim new take off, $100. 326-8755.

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Classified Advertisements • 1400 rounds of Remington 36 grain hollowpoint 22 l/r ammo will not separate, $100 firm.

922-3729 between 8 am and 2 pm.

• 8”x1/2”x11 ½” pipe, 4x12x20ft I beam, 8x18x1/2x20 ft I beam, call for more info and more steel; Wanted: Older HD motorcycle 125 or 165 Hummer. 392-4796.

• Cut blackjack trees for firewood FREE, 6” to 12’ diameter trunk.

387-3798.

• 4 parking lot light poles, includes poles arms, lights, 27ft tall, $100 ea. 387-9429 or 642-1927.

• 250 ½ coilsprings & 1 ½ longsprings, #1 other assorted traps mills vibrating knife, raccoon flesher & electric brush.

386-4332.

• Fooseball table; sand blaster; air compressors, electric & gas; smoker; Whirlpool W&D like new. 664-0947 or 329-8255.

• Antique bath tub to be refurbished, $50; 3 5’x4’ metal gates, $10 ea; 1 12’x4’ metal gate, $20; 5 2 1/8”x10’ pipe, 80 per ft.

321-0518.

• ’89 Chevrolet; Hay. 794-4718.

• Jet 1 ½ hp 10” table saw, 15 yrs old, 30” right cut, saw blade has a slight angle, needs adjustment, $80. Kurth, 664-0215.

• Hoveround MPV5 motorized chair, exc shape, like new, $1,000. 250-8315.

• Camo Stryker crossbow w/camo scope, arrows & black hard shell carrying case, used very little, lightweight, exc cond. 392-2582.

• Rough cut, black walnut wood, $6 & $10 board foot, various lengths & widths; Sturdy MH steps, 4’Wx3 ½’H, 6 steps, 5’W has handrails, $200. 642-7192.

• Locally manufactured 18” abrasive cut-off saw, 8hp 220v 3-phase Marathon motor, heavy construction frame, stored in shop, $250. 364-5408 or 208-1203.

• ’02 Chopper m/c w/softtail frame & 100CI Revtech engine, nice; 14’ trampoline w/net poles, needs new net, $50 obo.

392-2931.

• Solar power panels & batteries emergency power, new, $1,500.

249-0170.

• Rhode Island red pullets. 5277881 or 200-9554.

• 4x8 trailer, $450; Car dolly, $475; Offroad scooter, $295; Stack-on safe, $129. 550-0387.

• Antique curio cabinet, real wood, 3’x5’ VGC, $75; Upright Englehardt bass w/stand EC, $650; Yamaha trombone w/case GC, $75. 381-2697.

• Propane tank, $250. 485-4472 after 6 pm.

• ’02 HD 883XLH, 20k mi, Lots of extras, good cond. 650-7085.

• Rem 1100s 12ga 3”mag, $500; 12ga mod, $425; 16ga 2 barrels, $800, real nice used guns, OBO. 550-4614.

• Canning jars, mason, etc, 30¢ ea; Either size, large coke bottles, 50¢ ea. 381-2375.

• Duncan Phyf table, china cabinet, collectables, old dishes, glassware, new red hats, vintage clothing, gloves, hats & bag, Louie suitcase. 392-4892.

• Dog house for outdoors; cordless drill, needs new battery, comes w/charger & case, good cond, $10; solid wood chair; men’s wool suit sz38S. 924-0541.

• Upright freezer, 32”T, 22”W, 22”D, $100; Mig welder, Lincoln SP135T, 115v, $200; Extension ladder 15ft, $40; Cuckoo clock, $100. 217-4215.

• 8 ozs super blue stuff for $5, great for muscle aches and arthritis. 626-6392.

• Motorized wheelchair, never used, exc cond, $1,500.

352-4326.

• 1948 Wurlitzer stand up piano, blonde finish, $150 obo. 8267181 call or text for pics.

• Ruger 10/22, brand new for trade only; Wanted: nice metal detector or ham radio gear, older gear maybe OK. 641-7582.

• Magna 26 in boys bicycle, 21 speed, $50. 352-4326.

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• JD347 sq baler, $5,900; New Holland 1037 Bale Wagon, $8,900; Landini tractor, $22,000; Off-set Disk, $1,400; Fish/ski boat w/center console, $14,000; 35A, $455k. 640-0961.

• As is 3bd/2ba MH on 1 1/4 acre, quiet neighborhood, good school, $39,900; As is ‘04 Mercury Sable, $25,000.

344-7232.

• Jazzy1103 power wheelchair, $200 OBO. 308-0323.

• Amana air conditioner 220, good cond, 8 yrs old, runs very well, perfect for shop or rec room. 685-0239.

• Building 12x20, insulated, $5,500; Wood shop table on rollers, $20; Rotary grinder, $20; Remington power hammer w/accessories & manual, $30.

386-9412.

• Easy Clean 4000psi steam cleaner, 15HP, like new, $2,20 cash. 850-1005.

• Remington Weathermaster model 2400 30-06, scope, case, shells, beautiful gun, bargain priced at $400. 823-8370.

• Power chair, $125; Power chair pronto M51 Sure Step, $200; Tracker power chair lift, fits van rear or side door, $350.

201-6879.

Jeffrey Fence & Welding 35 yrs Experience Pipe fence, Pipe & cable, Entry Ways and gates, Working pens, Chain Link. (Res. & Com.) All Types of Fence & Repairs

405-527-5152

Classified Advertisements Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats • ‘02 33’ Itasca Sunrise MH 32.5K mi, extra clean, 2 slides, Ford V-10 Triton, new in ’14, 3 awnings, 7 tires, 3 batteries, $39,900. 387-9886.

• White camper shell, 84” x74”, $500; Reese 15,000 lb slider hitch, $350; DirecTV remote satellite dish complete self programing, $550. 381-9356 or 637-5810.

• ‘13 Champion 16X56 2bd 2ba like new, dishwasher, refrigerator, range, gas heat, upgraded roof, siding and porch w/ramp. 558-1556 after 5pm.

• ‘06 Holiday Rambler Savoy w/12 ft Super Slide Out, exc condition, tongue pull trailer, clear title. Jim, 203-2671.

• 9ac MH park plus a house on 1ac, 5mi W of Tri-City shopping center, Bridge Creek school district. 626-2022 or 793-1719.

• ’11 27’ RLS Keystone Cougar, used 4 times, electric awning, 2dr, sleeps6, bench table, great floor plan, $18,500. 308-0033 • ’12 Keystone Passport RV, 28’ w/16’ slideout, bumper pull.

527-5859 or 640-5166.

• ’01 Pursuit MH, 34ft, 8L eng, slide, 3yrs m/l, ext lrg fridge, couch, bed, owner-ordered, new, $30k. 732-8937.

• ’97 Cavalier MH, lot 109 Canadian Shores, Norman, 16x80, 3bd/2ba, 2 sheds, recent air & shingles inside, completely refurbished, must see, no owner financing, reduced to $35k.

Travis, 659-4700.

• ‘15 Rockwood Windjammer M Series 3008W 34’ travel trl, 2 slides, loaded, exc cond, non smoker/pets, must see.

590-7427.

• Colibert gooseneck adapter, converts a 5th wheel to a gooseneck, used once, cost $600 will take $500. 392-3337, lv msg.

• ‘88 22ft camper, new frig, heater, water heater, tires, very well kept RV, everything works, A/C needs to be charged; ’12 Yamaha Raptor 90 ATV, low hours, like new. 420-8757.

Real Estate • 10 acres, covered in trees, square lot, fenced on 3 sides, 25 mi SE of Norman, Etowah and Fishmarket Rd, $28,000 firm.

437-6705.

• 6 ac, 15 min from Norman, 156th & Etowah, $20,000 OBO. 899-4221.

• 120 ac, 3bed, remodeled brick home, corner, paved roads, 10 mi E of Noble, 4 mi S Lake Thunderbird, $450,000.

623-4685.

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• Land on black top road, trees, ponds, elec, pasture grass and more, Blanchard schools. Larry, 990-6057.

• 6 ac N Purcell area, barn 30x26, concrete floor, water & electricity, good Bermuda grass.

527-0079 or 650-8825.

• 160 acres, pond, open grass, timber, Wetumka. 320-3848.

• 9ac mobile home park plus a house on 1ac, 5mi W of TriCity shopping center, Bridge Creek school district. 626-2022 or 793-1719.

• 10 acres, covered in trees, square lot, fenced on 3 sides, 25 mi SE of Norman, Etowah and Fishmarket Rd, $28,000 firm. 364-1586.

• 233 acres w/4 ponds, blacktop road frontage, Washington schools. Seth, 306-0245.

• 58 acres pond, open grass land, Washington schools, 180th and May, $155k. Seth, 306-0245.

• 1,756 sq ft home for rent, 4bd, 2ba, 2 car, Moore schools, $1,385/mo. Seth, 306-0245.

• 35 acres industrial property off Sunnylane & 240. Seth, 306-0245.

• 10 acres w/ 1,597 sq ft home and 30x50 barn, Norman schools, $198,500. Seth w/Pioneer Realty, 306-0245.

• 3 bd house on 5 beautiful acres near I-40 & Peebly Road, 10x12 storm cellar, open house daily, $139,900. 650-0374 or 650-0573.

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.

• Fall Bazaar: More than 40 crafters exhibiting arts, crafts & wood working items, Sat, Nov 14, 9 am-4 pm, First United Methodist Church, 1101 N Main St, Blanchard, for more info or to sign up as a crafter contact 485-9228 or 408-5158.

• Mandolin workshop, 4-5 pm; Jamming, 5-9:15 pm; Concert, 6:30 pm, Oct 10, 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.

• The Busy Bee, 5th Annual Craft Fair, Oct 17 in conjunction w/the Pumpkin Patch, all crafts handmade in USA, free admission, 10005 US 77, Lexington. 872-9188.

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Classified Advertisements • Bluegrass jamming, 5-9:15 pm; Bluegrass Gospel Concert, 6:30 pm, Oct 31, 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.

• Slaughterville firefighter auxiliary annual spaghetti dinner, Thurs Oct 8, 5-8pm, hwy 77 & Slaughterville Rd, adults $7, children $5, 4 & under free, will be raffling shotgun, get tickets from firefighters, huge auction will start at 7pm.

872-3000.

Wanted • Hand pushed lawn mower, no motors. 329-7260.

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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

• Lawnmowers, running or not.

738-4138.

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

• Wood heater; ’65 Mustang cars to year ’72; Mustang rally wheel sets only 14” or 15”. 590-6313.

• Old appliances, mowers, trailers, or any scrap metal, will haul it away free. Allen or Sue, 485-4573.

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

Business • Morgan Wright Trucking: Dirt, sand, gravel, top soil, road repair, bobcat work. 501-2099.

• Bowman’s Welding Service: entry ways, gates, fence, portable or shop. 360-8091 or 990-1084.

• 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.

• Tractor Work: dirt work, gravel drives, repaired built tinhorns.

808-8202.

• Brush hogging & Mowing: 808-8202.

• Property Clean-up: Trees, trash.

808-8202.

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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

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• Sand & Top Soil: Fill dirt, compost, delivered. 808-8202.

• Garden Tilling: 6 ft. tiller.

808-8202.

• Front Loader: Dump truck work.

808-8202.

• Brush Hog & Box Blade Work: $45/hr. 527-9457 or 208-1089.

• I Repair Tractors: 30 years in business. 527-9457 or 208-1089.

• 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.

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

• Wanted: Old Barbie dolls, clothes and accessories from 1959 to 1973. 250-3394.

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

Glen, 623-5035.

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

226-2930.

• 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, 329-2230 or 779-5362.

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

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

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

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

Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007.

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Serving Central Oklahoma www.stumpgrindok.com dennis@stumpgrindok.com

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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

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• Concrete Work: No job too small!

Drives, sidewalks, pads & repairs.

899-7292.

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

• New listing in Noble: Cute 3 bd, 2 ba, 2 car brick home w/1400sf for only $109,900, can use Rural Development loan. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• New listing w/20 acres: Including 5acre pond, cabin&shed for $79,900 in Lexington, great for fishing & hunting enthusiasts. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• Reduced to $134,900: Pretty newer brick home in Noble that backs up to greenbelt, has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car & 2 sheds & large covered patio. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• New listing: almost 1 acre in Spencer off 52nd & Post for only $7,500. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• 54 acres w/ 40x110ft. workshop: Has electric, gas, water, ponds & fenced, near Hwy 9 & E of Thunderbird. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• New listing in central Norman: Totally remodeled w/new roof, windows, cabinets, paint, flooring, plumbing, electric & reduced to $69,900. Must see to appreciate.

Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• Reduced 6 acres in Norman: Near 24th & E Lindsey, home is over 2,000 sf w/4bedrooms, 2 baths, sunroom & barn & all fenced for horses. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• Beautiful home in Crystal Lakes: on ½ acre has 4 bd, 3 ba, 2 living, 2 dining, study & backs to greenbelt, very private. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• Reduced to only $124,900: Nice NW Norman home w/2,088 sf & 4 or 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 living, study, ready for you. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• 40 acres, south of Hwy 9 & 156th: Good vies, near Thunderbird Lake. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

• Busy restaurant in east Noble: Only $139,900 w/2 acres & incl all equipment & furnishings, owner wants to retire & you can take over. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.

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

• 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. 245-5502 or 381-2007.

• 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.

• Welding shop: mobile, gates, fence, pipe entrance, free estimates. 640-9520.

• Argo Enterprises: siding, windows, roofing, construction, new homes, room additions, patio covers, carports, replacement windows, 25yrs experience. 2555553 or 329-0553.

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

• Home & Business Painting: Interior/exterior painting, drywall & siding repair, water damage repair. References avail. 899-7292.

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• Tractor work: driveway repair & rock or dirt ditches & tinhorns, brush hog, free estimates.

640-9520.

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

• 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.

• Bob’s Dozer Service & Dump Truck: House pads, dirt, gravel, sand, concrete. Licensed, bonded & insured. 35yrs experience.

620-4371.

• Tractor work: Brush hog, box blade, tilling, front end loader, tree removal, dirt & gravel work, call for estimate. 365-6875 or 872-9576.

• Think Firewood, Think RUSS: 314-RUSS (7877) • Moore Firewood: 9100 S Sunnylane. 314-7877.

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

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

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