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FROM the TOP CEO ADDRESS
As we move into 2026, I find myself thinking about what sets this cooperative apart. While every utility uses the same poles, wires, software and infrastructure, OEC’s greatest strength is our people. The culture our employees have built over more than 80 years remains our strongest asset, and it is a privilege to work alongside individuals who take such pride in serving our members well.
I aim to protect, support and ensure our work culture remains the foundation of everything we do. When you have a team that is dedicated, thoughtful and focused on doing the right thing, you do what you can to help them thrive.
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Reflecting on 2025, our most visible milestone was completing the new facility at 24th and Main in Norman. Many of you have already seen it, and we hope it reflects our daily commitment to excellence. Our employees deserve a workspace that matches the quality of their contributions. By providing space for collaboration and the necessary tools for success, we help good ideas flourish and benefit the entire cooperative. The new building is more than additional space; it is a commitment to supporting the people who serve you.
Beyond that major project, 2025 was a steady and stable year. OEC Fiber continues to grow with modest expansion. Our service territory continues to grow at a healthy rate that keeps costs manageable and rates stable. Steady, sustainable growth creates opportunities for our communities and for the cooperative.
Looking ahead to 2026, we expect that steady momentum to continue. However, we are beginning to see a gradual increase in power supply costs. Generation expenses are rising across the industry as many long-serving power plants near the end of their operational lives, some after serving for 50 or 60 years. Replacing aging generation and building new resources is necessary, and this process will continue for decades. 4228311505
Growing communities also require more substations, additional lines, and greater capacity. While increased power supply costs are never welcome news, they do reflect a positive trend—our state and our cooperative are growing, and that growth supports the reliability our members count on every day.
Front row, Left to Right: Amanda Hardy, Executive Services Manager, John Jensen, District 6 Trustee, Shirley Idleman, District 5 Trustee, Ronnie Grover, District 4 Trustee, Debbie Frazier, District 3 Trustee and Ronnie Tharp, District 9 Trustee
Back row, Left to Right: Patrick Grace, CEO, Mike Argo, District 1 Trustee, Danny Watters, District 7 Trustee, Bob Usry, District 8 Trustee, Danny Drake, Jr., District 2 Trustee, Greg Tontz, OEC Attorney
Board of Trustees Executive Leadership
Front Row, Left to Right: Sara Thomas, VP of Accounting, Amanda Hardy, Executive Services Manager, Autumn McMahon, VP of Member Engagement and David Goodspeed, President of OEC Fiber
Back Row, Left to Right: Clint Mobley, VP of Operations, Ryan Spears, VP of Safety and Loss Control, Thad Peterson, VP of Engineering, Patrick Grace, Chief Executive Officer and Tracy Mowdy, VP of Employee Services
Accounting
Left to Right: Amanda Dierking, Manager of Accounting, Rylee Thomas, Accounting Analyst, Kaylee Arndt, Accountant and Pam Smith, Fiber Controller
Enterprise Applications
Front Row, Left to Right: Billing Analysts: Tiffany Carter, Chelle Schneider and Shana Gammill
Back Row, Left to Right: Kari Manning, Senior Billing Analyst, Josh Stout, Applications Support Analyst I, Jenni Smith, Manager of Enterprise Applications, Lori Gourley, Applications Administrator and Brandi Storm, Applications Support Analyst I
Not Pictured: Keera Perkins, Applications Specialist
Human Resources
Front Row, Left to Right: Maegan Bohon, Manager of Human Resources and Heather Herren, HR Specialist
Back Row, Left to Right: Macy Koenig, HR Administrative Assistant, Chad Morrow, HR Generalist, Emily Barron, Culture and Engagement Specialist and Sarah Marshment, Associate Attorney II
Front Row, Left to Right: William Green, Manager of Information Technology Services and Matt Suarez, IT Support Technician
Back Row, Left to Right: Derek Looper, IT Systems Engineer, Mikey Hooper, Systems and Network Administrator, Jacob Holinsworth, IT Support Specialist and Jordan Spor, Systems and Network Technician
IT Services Engineering Services
Front Row, Left to Right: Chyla Hall, Senior Engineering Associate and Stephanie Canida, Manager of Engineering Services
Back Row, Left to Right: Christa Spears, Work Order Coordinator, Shawn McElhiney, Joint Use and Engineering Services Coordinator and Ashley Schlicher, Work Order Coordinator
Field Design
Front Row, Left to Right: Kolton Howry, Lead Field Design, Blaine Garriott, Field Design Technician, Cody Mooneyham, Field Design Apprentice and Zach Newell, Field Design Apprentice
Back Row, Left to Right: Dustin Kirk, Field Design Technician, Jeremy Burson, Lead Field Design, Joe Anderson, Lead Field Design, Jared Voegeli, Field Design Technician, Chris Slaughter, Lead Field Design and Wes White, Manager of Field Design
Logistics
Front Row, Left to Right: Kennen Horton, Apprentice Logistics Technician, Matt Montgomery, Procurement Coordinator, Brian Back, Procurement Coordinator
Back Row, Left to Right: Bryce Schmidt, Lead Logistics and Transformer Technician, Justus Bradley, Part-Time Laborer Logistics, Blake Sizelove, Lead Logistics and Transformer Technician, Billy Towler, Logistics Technician and Ryan Blackburn, Manager of Purchasing and Logistics
Not Pictured: Josh Haley, Logistics Technician
Metering Automation
Front Row, Left to Right: Waylon McClellan, Chief Meter Technician, Brandy Miller, Lead AMI Coordinator, Cheryl Allen, Lead AMI Coordinator and Travis Barton, Journeyman Meter Technician
Back Row, Left to Right: Victor McCrary, Manager of Automation, Randy White, Journeyman Meter Technician, Jimmie Turnpaugh, Chief Meter Technician, Kirk Gless, Journeyman Meter Technician and Joe Bartram, Chief Meter Technician
Not pictured: Shane Dominey, Journeyman Meter Technician
System Engineering
Front Row, Left to Right: Cesar Alvarez Rosado, Electrical Engineer and Morgan Ederer, GIS Coordinator
Back Row, Left to Right: Nick Shumaker, Manager of Systems Engineering, Landis Taylor, GIS Analyst II and Teddy Whitehead, Field Design Technician
Fiber Senior Management
Front Row, Left to Right: Michelle Hohlier, Senior Manager of Sales & Business Development, Michael Tomas, Senior Manager of Technology Services and Network Operations and Marlie Karr, Fiber Administrative Assistant
Back Row, Left to Right: Trenton McVicker, Manager of TV and Network Operations, Joe Torres, Senior Manager of Outside Plant & Fiber Technicians and Kayla Wade, Senior Manager of Fiber Marketing and Subscriber Support
Fiber Control Room
Front Row, Left to Right: Fiber Control Room
Associates: Kate Daniels, Shar Baker and Amanda Smith
Back Row, Left to Right: Rebecca Hill, Supervisor of Fiber Control Room, Chase Sheffield, Fiber Control Room Associate, Uzziah Syrus, Fiber Control Room Associate and Mike Jackson, Fiber Control Room Associate
Fiber Construction
Front Row, Left to Right: Joe Torres, Senior Manager of Outside Plant & Fiber Technician, Fiber Construction and Repair Technicians: Alex Beard, James Pharr, Ryan Keely, and Hector Paez
Back Row, Left to Right: Fiber Construction and Repair
Technicians: Austin Burton, George Phillips, Colton Schrick, Corey Hooper and Casey Cochnauer, Manager of Fiber Contruction
Fiber Optic Technicians
Front Row, Left to Right: Fiber Optic Technicians: Julia Pezant and Brad Page
Second Row, Left to Right: Jeremy Kilpatrick, Manager of Fiber Optic Technicians, Fiber Optic Technicians: Cagan Langford, Chad Johnson and Mackenzie Alexander
Third Row, Left to Right: Fiber Optic Technicians: Dustin Stewart, Robert Jones, BJ Harrison and Cody Pitts
Back Row, Left to Right: Jeremy Allen, Senior Fiber Optic Technician, Fiber Optic Technicians: Jeremy Shives, Tanner Long, Kyle Hokett and Whit Carpenter
Fiber Marketing
Front Row, Left to Right: Erin Garcia, Copywriter and Media Specialist, Brooklyn White, Supervisor of Fiber Marketing and Kayla Wade, Senior Manager of Fiber Marketing and Subscriber Support
Back Row, Left to Right: Burns Thornton, Creative Services and Marketing Specialist, Jake Hiatt, Social Marketing Associate, Jordan Wayne, Data Operations
Architect
Fiber Sales & Business Development
Front Row, Left to Right: Rosa Barringer, Business Development Coordinator, Jamie Wade, Supervisor of Business Development and Dan Pryor, Business Sales Technician II
Back Row, Left to Right: Kyle Caldwell, Business Developer and Community Liaison, Ronnie Landrith Jr., Business Sales
Technician III, Dustin Blasingame, Business Sales Technician II, Isaac Lewis, Sales and Business Developer and Michelle Hohlier, Senior Manager of Sales and Business Development
Fiber Subscriber Support
Front Row, Left to Right: Subscriber Support Representatives: Corey Averitt, Simone Richardson, Linda Ammons; Cayla Hamby, Subscriber Support Training Specialist and Dakota Vasquez, Subscriber Support Coordinator
Back Row, Left to Right: Kayla Wade, Senior Manager of Fiber Marketing and Subscriber Support, Subscriber Support Representatives: Alexander Crowley, Jakeb Gayle, Tristen Sandoval and Timothy Vasquez
Not Pictured: Jason Watts-Buggs, Subscriber Support Representative
Fiber Technology Services
Left to Right: Chris Sabatino, Network Technician III, Trenton McVicker, Manager of TV and Network Operations, Michael Tomas, Senior Manager of Technology Services and Network Operations and Allen Rayl, Network Technician I
Not pictured: Saul Ortiz, Part-Time Network Operations Assistant
Loss Control
Front Row, Left to Right: Chad Ellis, Loss Control Technician and Jason Miller, Loss Control Coordinator
Front Row, Left to Right: JoMarie Ramsey, Editor and Media Specialist and Ashley Evans, Key Accounts Associate
Back Row, Left to Right: Carrie Koesler, Community Outreach Associate, Daniel Lofland, Energy Efficiency and Solutions Specialist, Tim Ferree, Key Accounts and Advocacy Specialist and Brianna Wall, Manager of Marketing and Member Relations
Member Services
Front Row, Left to Right: Member Service Associates:
Sandra Chavez, Daisy Contreras, Julie Le, Shannon Morgan and Lydia Pepper
Second Row, Left to Right: Member Service Associates: Casie Henderson, Andrea Kemper, Cortney Pittman, Liza Garcia-Cuellar, Manager of Member Service, Shirley Stapleton, Member Service Training Specialist and Jeanie Lee, Member Service Coordinator
Third Row, Left to Right: Jessica Yeverino, Member Service Associate, Amy McElhany, Manager of Member Service, Gayla Branco, Supervisor of Member Service, Carly Bauernschmitt, Member Service Associate and Mary Smitley, Member Service Associate
Not Pictured: Lindy Wine, Member Service Associate
Control Room Operations
Front Row, Left to Right: Control Room Operators: Keela Clark, Shayla Huff, Candace Riley and Lori Hulse, Control Room Supervisor
Back Row, Left to Right: Bobby Herring, Manager of Maintenance, Kain Jackson, Assistant Control Room Operator, Control Room Operators: Jarred Manning and Justin Goss
Fleet Management
Left to Right: Buddy Byrd, Senior Fleet Technician, Chris Lee, Manager of Fleet and Kyle Wines, Senior Fleet Technician
Operations: Maintenance
Front Row, Left to Right: Josh Keen, District Lineman, Jonah McCorkle, Journeyman Power Lineman, James Jeffries, District Lineman, Clifford Madden, District Lineman, Tony Ramirez, District Lineman, Koby Cowan, Apprentice Power Lineman
Back Row, Left to Right: Dylan Wisdom, Apprentice Power Lineman, Jake Calvert, District Lineman, Chris Croslin, Journeyman Power Lineman, Bobby Herring, Manager of Maintenance, Trevor Little, Journeyman Power Lineman, Robert Venter, Apprentice Power Lineman, Brandon Sherwood, Journeyman Power Lineman, Dawson Wendler, Apprentice Power Lineman
Operations: Overhead Construction
Front Row, Left to Right: Jag Norman, Groundman Intern, Nestor Mejia, Apprentice Power Lineman, Nate Hulse, Foreman - Unit 37, Layne Reichenberger, Apprentice Power Lineman and Nathan Foster, ForemanUnit 41
Back Row, Left to Right: Ryan Frazier, Manager of Overhead Construction, Cody Lemons, Apprentice Power Lineman, Andy Bills, Journeyman Power Lineman, Trevor Little, Journeyman Power Lineman, Derek Molenhour, Apprentice Power Lineman and Noah Ryan, Apprentice Power Lineman
Operations: Underground Construction
Front Row, Left to Right: Tucker Shadley, Apprentice Power Lineman, Emitt Wilk, Apprentice Power Lineman and Tim Gilbert, Journeyman Power Lineman
Back Row, Left to Right: Connor Keith, Foreman - Unit 31, Chance March, Apprentice Power Lineman, Brad Scott, Manager of Underground Construction, Luke Hendrix, Apprentice Power Lineman, Brent Glover, Foreman - Unit 34
Vegetation Management
Front Row, Left to Right: Shain Brown, Vegetation Coordinator, Travis Danley, Journeyman Vegetation Management and Clifford Chastain, Manager of Vegetation Management
Not pictured: David Moore, Vegetation Management Foreman
AUTOS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES
• Will pick up automobiles running or not. 651-9112.
• ‘08 Dodge Dakota; 65,000 mi; well maintained, records available; good tires; Newcastle; Mornings 10-Noon, Evenings 3-8pm $7900 OBO. 910-574-2932.
• Towable Commercial Joy Brand Air Compressor 4-cylinder John Deere Diesel Motor For Sandblasting or Jackhammering etc Reduced Now $3000. 381-9096.
• ‘81 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton single cab 4x4 with rebuilt engine, been sitting, not running, must be towed, $5000. 446-5825.
FARM & EQUIPMENT
• Great electric tommie lift for 3/4 or 1 ton, its heavy i cant help load-worth 1700$, seeking it gone for $750 can text pictures, near bBanchard, 3 miles south in Middleberg. 596-4922.
• Wanting to buy small dozer to clean out pond! Like 20-30 hp. 464-8770.
• 3 bottom, 3 point breaking plow; Call for price. 620-3533.
• Kubota Zero Turn Mower ZG227 HST, low hours, 54-inch pro deck, good turf tires, foldable ROPS, gas, 27 hp, extra blades, recent service, $4950. 802-4227.
• Ariens 46-inch lawn tractor in Tuttle; Owned since new; selling because now use Toro ZTM; Excellent condition and always garaged $650. 972-658-4080.
FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES
• Solid wood traditional 70” long dresser with mirror, matching large 62” tall armoire and nightstand $425 obo; plus manual wheelchair $175 obo I can text pictures. 213-7857.
• Ashley Wood burning stove Used 2 winters everything you need to hook up and use $750; Cash and carry. (940) 393-5337.
• Jewel Enterprise wood cook stove with warming oven & water closet 300 00, Blue Ox tow bar $100. 808-5321.
HAY & FIREWOOD
• Seasoned Firewood FOR SALE Post Oak & Pecan $100 per rick PICK UP ONLY Noble. 834-6323.
• Firewood for Sale: Oak/ blackjack seasoned and split; Starting at $110 can deliver for a fee; in Lexington. 822-0125.
• Firewood oak Hackberry, Pecan; in Lexington $110 per Rick; delivery extra. 808-5568.
• Bermuda hay, horse quality, sprayed & fertilized; small square $10 per bale; round $60 per bale; Northwest Chickasha. 459-6543 or 574-5571.
• Small square bermuda grass hay in 21 bale bundles, sprayed and fertilized, east Norman. 850-1005.
• 2025 Season Round Bales; Bermuda/Mixed Grass; 4x5 Net Wrapped; Sprayed; NE Purcell Area; $40-60 Per Bale. 627-3920.
LIVESTOCK & PETS
• Live Mealworms locally raised nutritious for your animals starting at 125 for $5 Also have starter colonies available for more info text only. 695-3983.
• Adult Hybrid laying ducks 2 to 4 years old $12 each: Twin bunk bed with stairs and storage $350. 872-8541.
• Red horse trailer 14 ft x 5 wide excellent shape good tires wired for brakes $4000. 517-3225.
• Two extra-large dogloos and two automatic dog feeders $20 each item. 872-5445.
• 2 sugar gliders, cage, accessories $200. 496-8737.
• 22 sugar gliders, cage and accessories, elderly disabled lady unable to care for them properly, so daughter has been taking care of elderly mother and pets, our loss your gain. 496-8737.
• Havamalt Puppies (Havanese x Maltese), hypoallergenic & nonshedding, should mature under 10 lbs, wonderful dispositions, raised in our home, find us on Facebook at Joyful Havamalts, $1,000-$1,400; Lexington, OK. 740-9218.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Masonry Work & Repair: brick, block, stone & repair, All size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes, planters, tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement due to erosion; 40yrs experience, competitive prices. 779-5362.
• Stump Grinding: competitive prices, shrubs & some tree removal, call Danny. 779-5362.
• Private individual interested in buying small or very small oil & gas royalties or mineral rights in Oklahoma. 802-4227.
• Two cemetery plots at Resthaven OKC in Garden of Chapel South, Block 5, Plots 1 and 2, $3,000 for both, transfer fee $500. 249-4714.
• For Sale: 4 cemetery plots Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens $3,000 ea + transfer fee 8701 NW Expressway OKC. 640-8607.
• I have several firearms, Inline Blackpower, 3030,3006, sks, 22, can send list all in new like condition. 596-9970.
• BEEF for sale, we offer Custom packages, Ground Beef, 1/4s, 1/2s & Wholes, Quality, Taste & Convenience, located in West Norman. 850-6652 or 802-3327.
• Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 3 SxS lots, Space’s 1,2,3 Lot 638 Section 30; Garden Of Serenity, 3250K each sold separately or 9000K sold together, OBO, seller to pay transfer fees; (This is savings of over 4800K). 760-5883.
• Authenic German Hummel figurines from the early 1960’s and older, perfect condition, call for details. 485-2019.
• Lump charcoal, biochar, firewood rick or bundles, pecan smoker wood, also wood ash, native red pottery clay, HWY 9 near T-bird lake. 615-1114.
• WANTED: 357 magnum double action revolver with 6-inch barrel, fixed sights, and small handle. 320-0477.
• Free Pool, 36-foot Diamond Crest above ground, damaged metal ring, can be rebuilt to 30foot diameter. 447-9068.
• Burn Barrel’s $10 each with or without the top cut out of them; Barrels with vent holes drilled $15 each; Blanchard area. 306-6974.
• KFOR FX -9rp automatic pistol, 2 - 17 round clips, New in Box, $475. 620-5238.
• Kubota Zero Turn Mower ZG227 HST, low hours, 54 inch pro deck, good turf tires, foldable ROPS, gas, 27 hp, extra blades, recent service, $4,950. 802-4227.
• Wool India Rug 12’ x 15’ Black / Beige, Good condition, heavy! New price was $7K; Location: Newcastle Asking $900 obo. 520-9480.
• Buzzaroud LX GB119 Luxury Travel Scooter; Used once; 375 lb weight capacity; up to 18 mile battery range; includes mobility carrier ramp with hitch; available is a swing out arm for more convenience with the ramp; Paid over $3000, will take $1000 cash for all. 406-3559.
• Matthews Solo Cam Compound Bow with Trophy Ridge Sights, complete with case, stabilizers, attachable Quiver, 17 Arrows, Broad Heads and Target Tips; 30” Draw Length, 70# Draw Weight, with a 93 5/8” String Length and 38 5/8” Cable Length; in Purcell, $450. E-mail crj1203@yahoo.com or text at 501-915-3517.
MOBILE HOMES, RVS & BOATS
• ‘93 Stratos 250 Fishing Boat -Evinrude 48 Outboard, New MinnKota trolling motor, had 5-hour mechanic tune up, new batteries, new lights, new tags $3,850. 485-4340.
• ‘21 K-Z SPORTSMEN LE 251RLLE 28’ travel trailer, adult usage only, bought new, 4-5000 miles towed with 1/2 ton pickup, excellent condition, $22,000. 580-763-1992.
REAL ESTATE
• Thinking of selling your home/ acreage? Contact Metro Brokers acreage specialist: To get started, OkRealtySolutions,com/ seller-services; Call/text Teri. 417-1849.
CLASSIFIED ADS
• Property for sale two homes on it; For appointments or questions call Sheila Kelley. 641-6861.
• 1 1 /4 acres lot 22 Rudolph ln se Norman virgin land nothing ever on it electric line runs in front of property. 549-3821.
WANTED
• Scrap metal farm equip lawnmower car parts a/c appliances hw tanks bicycles cars/trucks. 863-7492.
• Vintage Barbie dolls which include her family and friends, clothes and accessories, leave message if no answer leave a message and if possible, send pictures. 250-3394.
• Prickly pear cactus red or purple fruits, also known as cactus pear or tuna (Spanish); apples, peaches, pears, will pick; Wanted Frost Free upright freezer. 802-4227.
• Wanted rimfire rifle in 22lr, 17hmr, or 22 wmr If no answer please leave detailed message and I will return call. 546-9912.
• Younger ranching couple Iso ranch of any size to lease, partner on, or lease to purchase; Preferably within 2 hours of Bartlesville. (918) 520-5208 or (918) 601-0780.
• Vintage Barbie dolls, includes family and friends, clothes, accessories, doll cases and playsets; Leave message if no answer and if possible, send pictures. 250-3394.
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; 2455502 or 381-2007.
• American Blinds & Shutters: Off-duty fireman, window treatments for home or business. Free estimates. 245-5502 or 381-2007.
• You dream it, and I can build it: Custom cedar swing sets, forts, playhouses, she sheds, backyard cottages with kitchen and bath, poolhouses, all types of furniture, bookcases, etc. Off duty fireman, 381-2007 or 245-5502.
• Construction & Fabrication: In shop or on site; welding, fabrication, Equipment building and repair; oilfield through New and existing construction, custom work; I’m also looking for used oilfield equipment, like pumps, generators, heat exchangers, air boosters, structural steel, derricks, sub structures, etc. 308-5742.
• Oilfield & Construction Equipment: Fabrication & machine shop equipment and machines, Diesel engines, Pump Drives, Transmissions, Pto’s, etc. 308-5742.
• 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. 431-9601.
• Annie & Lloyd Tree & Landscape LLC: Certified arborist Tree trimming, planting, removal, landscaping. 314-3607.
• Jim’s Painting & Remodeling:interior & exterior wallpaper, popcorn ceiling removal, sheetrock repairs, texture, power washing, deck and fence staining, free estimates, quality work, 20yrs exp erience & insured. 366-0722.
• JL Painting: Commercial & residential sheetrock, wood repairs, custom texturing, interior/exterior, insured, free estimates. 314-0755.
• Sunshine Realty LLC: Rhonda Simmons Broker/Owner, Residential, Commercial, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Service buyers/sellers throughout Oklahoma, Active OK Licenses, call/text Rhonda (405) 808-0705, #142160 & #175498 or Cody Simmons, 405-203-2449, #183016, www. sunshinerealty.realtor.
• 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, 779-5362.
• Alfredo Medina III Construction: All types of quality concrete work at an affordable price, no job too large or small; satisfaction guaranteed, free estimates, 405-664-9820.
• Bowman’s Welding Service: Fences, corrals, entryways, alleyways, ornamental fence, any type of welding, shop or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084.
• Weld Up Steel Buildings: 30x30x12= 25,836.00, 40x50= 44,920.00, 40x100= 81428.00, Pricing includes concrete one walk dr, and garage dr, 872-0338.
• Bargain Barns: 18x21 stell carport = 1395.00, 12x31 rv cover = 2505.00, 24x31 steel garage = 7710.00, Delivery and installation included, call 872-0338.
• Portable buildings: 8x10 mini barn = 2410.00, 10x16 lofted barn = 4425.00, 12x28 garage = 8710.00, 872-0338.
• 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, leave message.
• Small Excavator: Small tree removal, trenches, stump removal. Call for free estimate. 761-3764.
• Clint’s Lawn Care: mowing, weed trimming and edging; 1 to 5 acres. Service area includes Newcastle, Blanchard and Bridge Creek; I’ll treat your lawn just like it’s mine; Veteran owned. Call or text for free quote 229-1046.
• Hetrick Family Dentistry: we’re accepting new patients, we provide service to Chickasaw Tribal members and accept private insurance, call today for an appointment and let our team join you on your journey to a Happy Healthy Smile. 632-2273.
• Estate Cleanup: Clean Up & Haul Off Trash, Storm & Other Debris from properties & building interiors; tree removal; Call Jerry Richardson for a Neatly Completed Professional job; Insured; References. 850-0577.
• Concrete work: No job too big or small; Call Rick. 205-6836.
• Rainbow vacuum repair and service: Call Tommy. 409-4074.
• Tractor Repair: with 50 Years experience, Lexington. 365-7572.
• Pressure Washing: Offering residential & commercial pressure washing, acid washing and fleet washing services. 837-0348.
• Pipe Fence Construction: 40+ year’s experience. 694-8490.
• Don’t Risk Losing Precious Memories! Let Four Leaf Memories help: we digitize, preserve and enjoy your photos, photo books, scrapbooks, film, slides, DVDs, video, memorabilia, recipes and more. Local pick-up and dropoff, no sending items in the mail. Call 635-5613 or visit fourleafmemories.com.
• Land Services: Acreage and lawn mowing, brush hog, driveways, gravel and dirt work, call for estimate. 365-6875.
• Landscape & Outdoor Projects: Pergolas, decks, outdoor kitchens, pavilions, cedar fencing, landscape design, landscape lighting, pizza ovens, outdoor fireplaces and firepits, landscape lighting, patio extensions, pergola staining, she sheds, 30 years serving rural Oklahoma, free estimates. 834-3411.
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TASTY TREATS
LUCKY BLACK-EYED PEAS
Ingredients
1 lb (453g) black-eyed peas
4-5 thick slices bacon, chopped
5 oz smoked sausage or turkey, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2-3 tsp garlic, minced
1 optional jalapeno, minced
Directions
2 tsp fresh thyme, minced
1 bay leaf
1-2 tsp Creole seasoning
7-8 cups chicken broth
2 cups (or more) collard greens
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Rinse dry black-eyed pea beans, pick through and discard any foreign objects. Add beans to a large pot and cover with 3-4 inches of cold water. Let sit for 2-3 hours (or overnight).
2. In a large, heavy sauté pan, saute chopped bacon until brown and crispy, then add sausage and saute for 2-3 more minutes. Remove bacon and sausage and set aside.
3. Throw in onions, celery, garlic, jalapenos, thyme and bay leaf. Saute for 3-5 minutes until the onions are wilted and aromatic. Then pour in the chicken broth or water.
4. Drain soaked beans, rinse and place in the pot. Season with Creole seasoning and salt to taste. Stir and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes.
6. Toss the collard greens, bacon and sausage into the pot. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and broth thickens to your desired texture.
7. Add more stock or water if the mixture becomes dry and thick. The texture of the beans should be thick and somewhat creamy but not watery.Remove the bay leaf.
8. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning if needed. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped green onion.
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