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The Kubota Kommander: A New Look In Residential Mowers

Plus... The Business End Of Bulls Save & Do More With Kubota Package Deals Take Shelter This Spring With Storm Shelters Plus

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For years Kubota customers have inquired about a lower priced zero turn lawn mower that would fit their residential needs. Kubota is known for their long lasting, sleek zero turn line of mowers. Now, Kubota has introduced a new member to their 2013 Kubota line. The Kommander; representing everything a Kubota mower is.

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The Kubota Kommander: A New Look In Residential Mowers

Plus... The Business End Of Bulls Save & Do More With Kubota Package Deals Take Shelter This Spring With Storm Shelters Plus

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Publisher: Reed Boettcher Owners: Bill and Todd Clark Information: 580-427-9000 Printed By: Texoma Print Services www.greatplainsliving.com

7 GARDENING FOR EXERCISE • Keeping a clean yard and garden can benefit your health. 9 11 THE BUSINESS END OF BULLS • Derrel Hargis produces champion bucking bulls. RIDING FOR THE BRAND SINCE 1929 • Customer service is a Clark family tradition. 15 16 CUSTOMER TESTIMONY • Steve Johnson had this to say about our guys in Shawnee. 17 KUBOTA PACKAGES • Save and do more with Kubota Package Deals at Great Plains. 19 GREAT PLAINS NEWS • GPL Updates: new employees, new locations & social media. MAKING SHELTER • Oklahoma company, Storm Shelters Plus utilizes the Kubota KX-121. 24 29 FOLLOWING AT FALLS CREEK • Falls Creek continues to impact lives. THE LOVE OF KUBOTA • Customer Bob Harris can’t say enough about his 1996 Kubota L2650.

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“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” - Margaret Atwood GREAT PLAINS LIVING 3

The Bulletin Board

Spring Time Turkey Hunting

Typically my letter covers topics that pertain to the current issue of Great Plains Living. Not this issue. This time I am compelled to write about spring turkey season. So, please refer to the contents page and bulletin board on the right for a quick look at this issue. I truly enjoy the outdoors. I love fishing, hunting and camping (even though these activities seem to be more work now that I am the adult overseeing my own two daughters!) While there are pros and cons to all these outdoor activities, nothing makes my adrenalin soar more than a thunderous gobble from a roosted turkey at daybreak. The sounds that turkeys make echo through timber, across fields, and go straight to my head, disorienting my so-called hunting plans. Their audible attacks have been both their undoing as well as my own. A successful turkey hunt can be as simple as sitting against a large oak with nothing more than a box call and a 12 gauge. Other times, it’s a loaded down vest with every call, blind, and turkey decoy I have, trampling through tall wet grass in 90 degree heat. Last year while hunting on the Hickory Creek Public Hunting area, I found myself chasing after multiple non-responsive birds in the middle of the day. Unfortunately I went hunting right after a rare large rain and the mosquitoes were thick. These bloodsuckers were so big they had faces! Despite bugs and the gruelling temperatures I harvested a bird. Hunting during the brutal months of April and May may sound like strange fun to some people, but for me, it is how I was first introduced to hunting. I didn’t grow up in a family that hunted, so I wasn’t exposed at a young age to deer hunting or even smaller game like squirrel. It wasn’t until I was a teenager that I first went turkey hunting. Turkey hunting was something that I could do on my own. All I had was a hand me down box call and a 12 gauge I inherited from my great grandfather. This was enough to get the job done. I guess I enjoy hunting turkey more than any other game simply because it is how I was introduced to the sport. It started out simple. It didn’t take much to enjoy the spring woods. Now I have all the turkey hunting accessories. Granted my success rate has gone up, but all the upgrades in the world can’t alter the pleasure of simply and successfully calling in a Tom. The fact that I am communicating with the animal that I am hunting is another reason why I enjoy this sport so much. I use owl calls, crow calls, coyote calls, box calls, gobbler calls, diaphragm calls, and slate calls to either get a gobbling response or lure a turkey in. Enough said. If you are reading this now, chances are I am turkey hunting (or at least thinking about turkey hunting!) Check out the fresh recipes on page 14! Reed Boettcher - Editor/Publisher

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Share your stories or recipes with other Great Plains Living readers! Email your stories or recipes to: rboettcher@greatplainskubota.com or call 580-427-9000 Miss an issue? Great Plains Living is online visit: www.greatplainsliving.com Do you receive Great Plains Living and would like to unsubscribe? Would you like to subscribe to Great Plains Living? Email your subscription request information to: rboettcher@greatplainskubota.com Look for our booth at the OKC Farm Show! Stop by our Open House April 26th and 27th at any Great Plains location. Ask us about Kubota leasing options. Great Plains offers equipment training. For information contact Reed at: 580-427-9000 The Ada dealership will have a new location this summer. Look for us on the corner of Mississippi and Lonnie Abbott Blvd. Great Plains Kubota welcomes new employees: Morgan Newberry & Ethan Castlebery Like us on Facebook! Look for daily posts and info about Great Plains at our Great Plains Kubota Facebook Page. Looking for a gift? Great Plains gift cards are available. Don’t miss our pre-owned listings, package deals, employment opportunities & service coupons in this issue. www.greatplainsliving.com

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The Love of a Kubota

The Love of a Kubota “I wouldn’t trade my old Kubota for a brand new John Deere, not even for a clean swap.” Long Time Kubota Owner Bob Harris

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Harris loves his Kubota tractor. He takes care of it, and it takes care of him. For 18 years Harris’s L2650 hasn’t given him any trouble. It starts when he needs it to and his Kubota still continues to amaze him with its capabilities. As a retired Construction Superintendent Harris is no stranger to operating equipment. He grew up around farm tractors such as Ford and John Deere, and he compares his small Kubota to tractors of such larger size. Harris was first introduced to the abilities of Kubota tractors when he borrowed one from a neighbor. He was immediately impressed with the Kubota he borrowed and referred to it as a “workhorse son-of-a-gun.” So when the need to purchase his own tractor increased, he knew exactly what he wanted. Harris bought his Kubota L2650 4WD tractor in 1996 at a dealership in Austin, Texas. Harris lives with his wife Vanessa on a well kept patch of acreage just outside Duncan, Okla. While Vanessa operates her embroidery business, Ringtail USA, Bob spends his retirement days looking for a reason to get behind the wheel of his tractor. He enjoys spending time brushogging around his property and has been known to stay on his tractor for long periods of time. When the grass starts growing in his yard, Harris www.greatplainsliving.com

trades out his tractor for a Kubota T-Series lawn mower. He has owned the T1670 for five years, and he loves it almost as much as his tractor. Like the tractor, the mower is dependable. It cuts well and is comfortable which allows Harris to mow for long periods. Harris is a firm believer in properly taking care of equipment. He doesn’t abuse his tractor, and he maintains it as much as needed. Consequently it never lets him down. He keeps his tractor out of the weather in a barn during the winter months. He jokingly talks about how hard it is to start after a long sit, but truthfully, it always starts immediately. When asked what he liked best about his Kubota tractor Harris stated there was nothing that he didn’t like. Further he had this to offer, “It’s more tractor than I will ever need and it has done things that I didn’t think it could do. I don’t abuse though. When I feel like I’m pushing it, I just go slow and easy and it does great. I don’t know how many times I’ve surprised people with its capabilities. You ought to see it when I hook up my six foot tandem disc on the back. For me it has been everything you could ask for in a tractor. I have definitely got my money back on the deal. I don’t see how anyone could afford to buy anything but a Kubota, and that’s being honest,” Harris said. GREAT PLAINS LIVING 7

Kubota Love Cont.

Bob Harris is proud of his tractor, and he shows it through his generosity. He gladly volunteers to help out others when needed. Whether it be for brushogging or tilling the ground for a garden, Harris happily lends his time and tractor. He typically helps out about eight to ten people around the area that need the use of a tractor, and why not? He enjoys helping others and being on his Kubota. Another favorite pastime of his is tilling his garden. Although his garden is much smaller than it used to be it still produces enough summer crops for Bob and Vanessa to enjoy. Harris makes short work of tilling his garden with the aid of his tractor. He commented on his garden. “We don’t plant more than we can eat. What extra produce we do have, we will give away to folks that need it. We always plant tomatoes, okra, onions, and squash. I enjoy the garden but I probably wouldn’t do it if I didn’t have my Kubota. The tiller I use works

Right: A typical view of Harris riding on his tractor. He enjoys operating his tractor and is always looking for a reason to get on it. Photos By: Reed Boettcher

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well because it has more tines that most other tillers. It takes no time at all to turn my garden. Sometimes I’ll get into some hard ground so I have to go a little slower, but it always gets the job done,” Harris said. For someone who has owned a Kubota as long as Harris you might think he was a regular customer at Great Plains. The truth is, he rarely visits the dealership. He will come in for the occasional fluid change or to stop by to visit with long time friend and neighbor, Anthony Giroir. Giroir, Great Plains Manager, describes Harris as a Kubota believer whose passion for Kubota equipment would make him a great salesman. It is an interesting thing to see both salesman and customer believe in one another at such a level. Harris commented on the fact that Giroir takes care of his customers so well, and Giroir had this to say of Harris. “Bob is much more than a customer of ours, he’s a friend. It is easy to tell that he loves his Kubota products,” said Giroir. It is stories such as Harris’s that make owning a Kubota a life experience. Hearing the Kubota difference for someone who loves their tractor is both interesting and rewarding. In fact, meeting customers and sharing a few hours of their life is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my job. Learning what people like about their Kubota equipment gives insight. It’s the people that make the Kubota difference. The personalities and new-found friendships are the driving force for our products and employees at Great Plains.

Above: Bob Harris prepares his garden with his Kubota. His tractor plays an important role in gardening by making hard labor easy and fast. Harris also helps prepare other gardens around the area with his Kubota. Some of the gardens he tills are up to an acre in size. Photos By: Reed Boettcher

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Gardening For Exercise The

By Justin McDaniel - OSU Extension Educator following details the number of calories burned and the muscle groups used doing various yard and gardening activities. As with most exercise programs, the activity must be maintained for a period of at least 30 minutes to be beneficial. Fitness terms such as endurance, resistance, flexibility, and strength are applicable to gardening activities. Digging and spading in the garden gives a moderate to heavy intensity workout. It involves muscles in the upper body, back, and legs. Women doing this activity burn 150 calories in a 30 minute period; men burn 197. This activity improves muscle strength and endurance as well because a great deal of resistance is involved (removing the hard clay pan in the soil). Mowing the lawn is also a good workout. Of course it depends on what type of mower. Mowing with a push reel mower gives a high intensity workout involving the whole body. Women burn 181 calories in 30 minutes, men burn 236. Mowing with a rotary power mower gives the whole body a moderate workout. Women burn 135 calories in 30 minutes; men burn 177. Sorry, riding mowers weren’t involved in the study. Planting transplants, shrubs, and trees gives the whole body a moderate workout. Women burn 135 calories every 30 minutes; men burn 177. After planting, the trimming and pruning of trees and shrubs also keeps us in shape. Our hands, forearms, shoulders, and upper back receive a moderate workout. Women burn 135 calories, and men burn 177 calories every 30 minutes. Weeding the flower beds and vegetable garden gives the legs, hips, buttocks, and hamstrings a moderate workout if we stoop while we weed. Women burn 138 calories every 30 minutes; men burn 181. Using herbicides to help control weeds didn’t fit in with this definition of weeding. Raking the yard, though it seems like a lot of work, provides a moderate or light workout of the arms, shoulders, back, hamstrings, and buttocks. Women burn 120 calories every 30 minutes; men 157. Yet another reason to engage in gardening.

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Spring Time

Products

Manage large tilling projects this spring with Land Pride Rotary Tillers Landscapers, nursery-farmers and homeowners prefer Land Pride Rotary Tillers because they make large tilling projects manageable, delivering thoroughly tilled soil in a minimum amount of time. Built tough for years of dependable service, Land Pride Rotary Tillers stand alone in seedbed tilling capabilities. Here is a brief look at a couple of models that might be right for you. The Land Pride RTR05 Series Rotary Tillers are sized right for subcompact tractors and are designed to till soil for seedbed preparation. They are ideal for homeowner landscaping, small nurseries, gardens, small hobby farms, or mediumduty residential use. The Land Pride RTR20 Series Rotary Tillers are just right for home gardening, landscape work, vegetable farming, food plot maintenance, and light commercial use. Available in 64” and 72” widths, the RTR20 turns up hard packed ground, leaving a perfect seedbed for gardens and grass. GREAT PLAINS LIVING 9

You Know a Rebel when You See one.

With millions of acres under its belt, the Rebel® Baler is known for toughness. But simplicity, convenience and reliability – those are just added perks. Meet the new and improved Rebel 5420/5520 Series Balers from Vermeer. Designed for operators who want to roll their own bales in their free time, with lower horsepower tractors. Built for operators who demand great value. Welcome to Rebel Country.

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By Reed Boettcher

THE BUSINESS END OF BULLS Q&A With Hargis Bucking Bulls

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on the back of a bucking bull was NOT what I had in mind while getting to know the Hargis’s line of work. Instead I opted for a little Q&A. For us at Great Plains it’s always a pleasure to step into the lives of our customers and see how they use their equipment. That’s why we decided to interview customer Derrel Hargis of Hargis Bucking Bulls. He purchased a Kubota MX5100 package and a Polaris Ranger a while back, and was referred to us by his son Jerry. Jerry, like his father, raises bucking bulls and owns a Kubota. Here is what we found out. GPL: How long have you been in the “Bucking Bull” industry and what other livestock do you produce? Derrel: We’ve bred, raised, and sold bucking bulls since 1972. We’ve been lucky enough to have bulls that were in the PBR finals like Blueberry Wine, Strawberry Wine and many others that were bucking bull of the year. All in all, we have done real well in producing different levels of champion bulls. Another thing we do is buy cutting horses that aren’t in real good shape and work with them to get them all slicked up and ready to go to cutting horse sales. We have always done this. Back in the ‘80s we had a sale barn in Henrietta, TX so this sort of carried over from that. GPL: What’s the most fulfilling part of your job? Derrel: Bucking yearling bulls is the most fun because there is no pressure, and I get a sense of what we are going to have to work with for the next couple years. It is really fun to see the traits of the young bulls and the ones that show signs of being a poswww.greatplainsliving.com

sible champion. It’s really rewarding to see a bull that we’ve raised do well in the PBR. GPL: What type of equipment do you use and what are their functions? Derrel: Of course we use a lot of different trailers to haul our bulls. We are in the process of re-fencing our place near Poteau, so we’ve been using the Polaris and tractor a lot lately. The auger on our Kubota makes short work of setting our fence corners. I’ve also been leveling the ground for a new barn with the box blade, and of course we feed round bales of hay off the tractor every other day. It plays a vital role in running our business. We’ve pretty much used the tractor for everything this last month. Our Polaris Ranger is great for checking cows and hauling feed back and forth. It is really good for running around the place. GPL: What do you like best about your equipment? Derrel: I like how stable that Kubota is. It has a wider base, and I can go all terrain with it to get back to the far fence rows. It doesn’t tip over like my old Case used to do. GPL: What is the hardest part of raising bulls? Derrel: Getting the right bull crossed back with the right cow can GREAT PLAINS LIVING 11

Bulls Cont. be challenging. In this competitive business you have got to be doing it right all the time or you’ll quickly be out of business. The breeding end of our business is definitely the hardest aspect. GPL: Why raise bucking bulls? Derrel: In 1972 we started putting on rodeos and at that time you couldn’t hardly find anyone that raised bucking bulls only. Back then they were big tiger striped brindle bulls, and we were wanting spotted bulls. So essentially we started doing it to get the type of bulls we wanted to take to our rodeos. GPL: What are the breed types? Derrel: Of course they are all mixed breeds, but they all have 1/8 to a 1/4 Brahman in them. GPL: How would you say your bulls are better than the next guys? Derrel: We are not the biggest breeder which allows us to be real selective on our breeding. For the numbers that we run, we have had as many good bulls as anybody. We also buck all of our heifers just like the bulls. This is a lot like the race horse business. If its momma couldn’t run, you wouldn’t think about breeding her. So if the heifers don’t buck, they don’t get kept back for a cow. You wouldn’t believe how athletic some of these heifers are. Because they are lighter boned, they will typically out buck the bulls of the same age. Again what makes us successful at this is our numbers. We can monitor every aspect and be more selective of the traits that we are looking for as apposed to having a large number and hoping for the

best. Bulls are just like athletes. Some athletes are built for basketball, some are built for wrestling. With bulls you must have all the right ingredients to make the right type of athlete. GPL: Why did you choose Great Plains Kubota? Derrel: Everyone had told us that Kubotas were the most stable tractor out there, and that’s what I was looking for. The Case I had before tipped over three times in two years so stability is important to me . My son had bought a tractor from Great Plains and mentioned you guys but I still shopped around and found that Great Plains had the best deal. Hargis Bucking Bulls consistently produces quality bulls and even though riding one of their bulls would give me a better perspective, I think I’ll take Derrel’s word for it.

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Pictured: Derrel Hargis utilizes his Polaris Ranger and Kubota tractor at his bucking bull operation . Pictured here are typical uses of his equipment such as; hauling trailers for maintenance, lifting and transporting heavy objects, and building fence and digging for corner posts. Photos Submitted By: Hargis Ranch

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You’ve invested in a Kubota. Wise choice! Kubota products are recognized worldwide for their stateYou’ve invested in a Kubota. Wise choice! Kubota products are recognized worldwide for their stateof-the-art engineering and design. Protect and maximize that investment by taking your Kubota to of-the-art engineering and design. Protect and maximize that investment by taking your Kubota to the factory-trained service technicians at your local Kubota dealership. From regular service the factory-trained service technicians at your local Kubota dealership. From regular service maintenance to more advanced mechanical troubleshooting, Kubota factory-trained service experts maintenance to more advanced mechanical troubleshooting, Kubota factory-trained service experts have the tools, training, and expertise to keep your Kubota operating at peak performance. So while have the tools, training, and expertise to keep your Kubota operating at peak performance. So while your Kubota may not require service very often, when it does — keep it Kubota! your Kubota may not require service very often, when it does — keep it Kubota!

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Spring Time Specialties

Recipes

By Reed Boettcher

Every spring, usually during the months of March and April, a curious looking fungus graces the greening ground: the Morel. The Morel wild mushroom resembles a brain or something from outer space, but what it lacks in attractiveness it gives back in flavor. Mushrooms aren’t for everyone, but for those who do eat them, the Morel reins supreme. Hunting for these delicate delights starts with study. It is important to know exactly what Morels look like since other poisonous mushrooms grow during the same time of year. The photo on this page is of a Morel. One could take it and use it to identify Morels in the field, but further research on this fungus is strongly suggested. These mushrooms signal the coming of warmer weather and are a welcoming site to many avid mushroom hunters. People who don’t even enjoy eating Morels often just enjoy the time spent searching for them in woods. They are a sign that winter is over, and spring is upon us. Morels aren’t always found in the depths of the forest. Some of the best spots are in plain sight. Look for Morels under Cedar trees or in shaded areas where organic decomposition is prevalent. Enjoy these simple yet special recipes, and Happy Hunting!

Fried Wild Turkey Strips

Easy To Cook, Hard To Kill

Wild Turkey Breast / 2 Eggs / Flour / Peanut Oil / Garlic Salt / Pepper 1. Properly Clean A Fresh Wild Turkey Breast (Remove All Feathers, Skin, & Connective Tissue Then Wash) 2. Beat Eggs In A Large Bowl 3. Add Generous Amounts of Garlic Salt & Pepper To Flour In A Large Bowl 4. Cut Cleaned Breast Into Thick Strips, Salt & Pepper Lightly 5. Deep Fry At Medium/High Temperature Until Done 6. Turkey Should Be Firm & Golden Brown

Fresh Morel Spaghetti

Spaghetti with an added Speciality

3 Cups of Sliced Morel Mushrooms / 1 lb. Ground Sirloin / 1 Jar Of Bertolli Organic Olive Oil Basil & Garlic Sauce / Your Choice Of Pasta / Real Butter 1. Slice Morels & Saute In Real Butter 2. Brown Ground Sirloin 3. Cook Pasta According To Package 4. Heat Sauce In A Pot & Add Sautéed Morels 5. Add Drained Pasta, Sauce With Morels & Cooked Ground Sirloin 6. Simmer Together Not Allowing To Boil

Fried Wild Morels

Great spring time appetizer Freshly Picked Morels / 2 Or 3 Eggs / Flour / Salt & Pepper / Oil 1. Wash Morels Thoroughly & Slice Lengthwise 2. Soak In Egg Wash 3. Dip In Flour 4. Deep Fry Until Done 5. And Of Course Dip In Ranch

*Great Plains does not endorse foraging for wild foods, and is in no way responsible for any accidents in doing so.

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Customer Service: A Clark Family Tradition

family business heritage dedicated to excellent customer service was started in 1929 when my grandfather, Martin Clark, leased his first service station in Ada, OK. My grandfather was so focused on customer service that he would correct anyone that said he was in the “filling station business. He wanted to be clear that he was in the “service station business.” Now, with Great Plains Inc, the Clark family continues an 84-year stretch of service to Oklahoma. My grandfather became a Case dealer during World War II. With most iron and steel reserved for military purposes and many men involved in the war effort, there were severe shortages of farm implements and labor. With very little equipment to sell, he was forced to close the business until manufacturing picked back up in the late ‘40s. Our family has always been involved in agriculture and so when the opportunity to become a Kubota dealer was presented, it just seemed natural. We have been selling Kubota tractors since 2003. We started in Duncan, expanding our dealerships to include both Ada and Shawnee, but our family’s knowledge of tractor sales and farm equipment really began with Martin Clark Implement Co. in the ‘40s. Many changes have occurred in the world of business (note this Case invoice, for example) but in spite of our fast paced, hi-tech world of today, one thing hasn’t changed - the dedication to our customers. www.greatplainsliving.com

By Todd Clark

Decades have passed since we became incorporated, but Great Plains is still family owned and operated. As a business we continue to positively evolve while

Pictured Above: JC Haines & Jewel Flanagan pose in front of Martin Clark Implement Co. and an invoice from the good old days. In 1944 a PTO was only $16.00! Photos Submitted By Bill Clark

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keeping the foundations of our business the same. We look toward the future and learn from our past. Thus our mission is to create satisfied customers in a welcoming business environment. We are grateful for the chance to provide equipment needs and we are excited for the opportunity to earn new business. In 1941 Great Plains, Inc became incorporated. We stand by our products and our customers because our family’s commitment is and has always been to do the right thing, and we will continue that legacy with our Kubota dealerships. - Todd Clark

Customer Testimonial: Steve Johnson “I just want to say that the Great Plains Kubota Dealership in Shawnee has gone above and beyond. They sold me an SVL 75 and accessories at a good price and with exceptional customer service. Months later while taking a piece of equipment to their dealership for service, my pickup that I was pulling a trailer with broke a fuel injection line several miles from the dealership. I called my salesman, Bobby Norman, and asked him how good his customer service really was. Bobby asked me, “Why, what do you need?” I told him I broke an injector line on my truck. He asked what he could do for me. I told him the Dodge dealer near his shop had the fuel line at the parts counter waiting. I asked him if he could pick it up and bring me the tools to change it. He immediately said, “I’ll tell Shawn Lewis, the General Manager there in Shawnee, and be on my way.” Now remember that Bobby doesn’t make any money if he isn’t on the sales floor selling. He told Shawn and Shawn told him to stay on GREAT PLAINS LIVING 16

the floor, and he would go get the part and the tools and bring them to me. A short time later he showed up on the side of the highway where I was with part and tools in hand. He stayed while I replaced the part! Now for Bobby Norman to be willing to leave the sales floor where he makes his money to get me a part for my truck that they didn’t sell me, well that is a sacrifice and a friend. For the Service Manager, Shawn Lewis to let Bobby stay on the floor and go and get the part for my truck and borrow the Snap On Tools from one of his mechanics, that I don’t know the name of (or I would have put it down) and bring it too me so that I wasn’t stranded on the side of the road... That is Above and Beyond good customer service and a friend. I really appreciate the job that these guys have done. For this reason they will continue to get my business and loyalty in the future. Thanks again! -Steve Johnson3/19/13 www.greatplainsliving.com

The Science of Kubota Package Deals

By Reed Boettcher

There’s no science to it. Our packages are as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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packages are an increasingly popular request at our dealership, and why not? If a customer purchases three of more implements with a tractor there is a significant amount of savings offered. What are Kubota tractor packages? The question seems simple enough yet we get many different questions on these offers. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions regarding our Kubota package deals: What is a Kubota package deal? Our tractor packages are any Kubota tractor that is generally paired with multiple implements. We keep several packages put together ranging from 30 - 50 HP which include a trailer, box blade and rotary cutter. To clarify, a trailer is considered an implement in our packages; however, the Kubota’s front end loader is not. The combinations of packages are virtually endless with our product lines. What is the difference? The difference is in quality and in savings. At Great Plains we offer high-end, durable implements that are made to last such as: Land Pride, Woods, Cammond, & Blue Diamond to name a few. It doesn’t do us or the customers any good to offer cheap implements in order to lower our package deal prices. The difference in savings boils down to save now and spend less later. For example, if a customer knows they will be needing a bale spear and perhaps pallet forks next summer, but they only need a box blade now, it would be wise to purchase them all together, if possible, to receive their discount. Is a Kubota package deal right for me? One of the great benefits of purchasing a Kubota tractor in package form is that everything can be financed together. So if you are looking for a finance purchase, and you are needing new or replacement implements, it is the perfect way to save. Our packages are ideal for first time tractor owners who may have recently purchased acreage. They are also perfect for those with small farms, hunting leases, recreational property or country-home settings. For customers who don’t need financing, discounts will still apply when three or more implements are purchased with a tractor. Can I mix and match any tractor and implement? Any tractor when paired with three or more implement qualifies for customer savings. How can I learn more? We offer package deals at all our Great Plains Kubota locations so give us a call at 855-4KUBOTA. Note that pricing may vary, and equipment is subject to availability.

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See what’s new this quarter: from following us on Facebook to selling Vermeer at our Shawnee store there is always a lot going on. Facing the Facts About Facebook When it comes to “staying connected” Great Plains Kubota goes to great lengths to keep their customers informed about the products and services they offer. By providing Great Plains Living, we can share indepth the experiences of our customers, and provide information on the ever advancing equipment lines we offer. Social media such as Facebook is a fast and effective way for us to provide daily information for those that like our company and products. Recently we have begun to devote more time to our Facebook page and we are “Tweeting” under the handle of Great Plains Kubota. By doing so and providing daily informative posts and “tweets”, we are growing our online social media base. For anyone who participates in social media we invite you to “Like us on Facebook” or “Follow us on Twitter” to stay connected with us in-between issues. Watch Us On YouTube YouTube is another great medium offered by the internet that provides viewers with both information and entertainment about a company. At Great Plains, we have been posting videos on YouTube for a couple of years. Some videos are simply outtakes of our Cord and Jet McCoy commercials. Others are more informative “how to”videos. Check out our videos relating to Kubota maintenance or get a laugh watching our just for fun productions. Easy To Navigate Mobile Site Smart phones and tablets haven’t replaced the personal computer yet, but they are being used in www.greatplainsliving.com

relatively high numbers to search the internet. Consequently it is important to have a mobile website that emulates a standard site, but is easier to navigate and still attractive to users. Great Plains Kubota has an effective mobile site that can be seen by simply scanning the code on the right. In a high tech world it pays to visit a high tech Kubota dealership. At Great Plains we strive to offer our customers every technological amenity available. Since we first created www.greatplainskubota.com we have had online forms which allow customers to request quotes, service, and finance applications safely and securely online. The same easy features are available on our mobile site and as technologies advance so will our company’s offers. See Us At The Show Stop by and see our outside booth at the Southern Plains Farm show at the Oklahoma City Fair Grounds April 18th, 19th, and 20th. We will have product displays and information and a chance to win exciting prizes.

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Now Hiring: Salesman & Mechanic Positions Salesman - Inside tractor & equipment sales. Applicants must be energetic, outgoing & able to work in a team environment. Mechanic - Must have experience servicing and repairing farm equipment. Apply in person. Go online to the link below to complete an application. http://www.greatplainskubota.com/custompage3.htm Great Plains is a family driven company that prides itself on customer satisfaction. As a growing Kubota dealer in Oklahoma, we are frequently looking for new and energetic applicants that are seeking a career that will offer professional growth.

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Dear Jordan, Shawnee Dealership To Offer Vermeer Great news from Great Plains Equipment Sales! Great Plains Kubota is proud to announce that their We’re very proud to announce our appointment as your new authorized Vermeer Dealer here in south Shawnee Kubota dealership is now an authorized Vercentral Oklahoma. Here’s why … meer DealerVermeer foris one the Shawnee area. of the great family-owned companies in agriculture, the kind of organization we like to do business with. In fact, these are the people who invented big round baling more than 40 years Vermeer ago. hay equipment has been offered at our And today, as one of the leaders in hay harvesting and processing, their focus on innovative hay products and solutions is unmatched for in the field. Ada and Duncan locations some time. We have ALSO, Vermeer and Great Plains make a great combination.to Withbe experienced, dedicated and found the company and their products of high highly skilled hay equipment professionals, we’re able to match that focus and exceed your highest quality parts, superior service, excellent warranty support and decades of expertise. quality, andexpectations we’rewithexcited about expanding the opyour locally owned hay products specialist, we really understand it takes to keep hayto producers portunity toAsoffer Vermeer products andwhatservices the up and running … especially when it’s time to make hay. So, please don’t hesitate to call for help, Shawnee area. whenever it happens and whatever the circumstances. Much like Great Plains, Vermeer is a great familyWe want to be your Vermeer Forage Specialist! owned company in agriculture, and we enjoy doing Sincerely, business with them. Vermeer invented big round baling moreGreat than 40 years ago, and today is one of the Plains Equipment Sales of Ada Great Plains Equipment Sales of Duncan 580-427-9000 580-255-1117 leaders in hay harvesting and processing their focus on 1212 North Broadway 3445 North Hwy 81 Ada, OK 74820 Duncan, OK 73533 innovative hay products and solutions is unmatched in the field. Vermeer and Great Plains make a winning combination. With experienced, highly skilled hay equipment professionals, we’re able to match their focus www.greatplainskubota.com and exceed your highest expectations. For quality parts, superior service, excellent warranty support and decades of expertise, come to Great Plains Kubota. As your locally owned hay products specialist, we understand what it takes to keep hay producers up and running, especially when it’s time to make hay. So stop by 815 East MacArthur in Shawnee, and ask us how we can provide your hay equipment needs. VERMEER and the Vermeer logo are registered trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Great Plains Welcomes New Employee Great Plains welcomes Morgan Newberry to their Kubota family this quarter. Morgan is an Oklahoma State University graduate that studied Agricultural Leadership and Economics. Morgan will be working as an Accounting Assistant under the direction of Helen Brooking. Her knowledge of accounting and agricultural business is a valuable asset to our team here at Great Plains Kubota. Growing Dealerships...New Locations GREAT PLAINS LIVING 20

As mentioned in the previous issue of Great Plains Living our Ada dealership will be relocating late this summer. The dealership will be moved to the corner of Mississippi and Lonnie Abbott Blvd. and will provide our customers with an enhanced shopping experience. In an effort to expand our Kubota services in Oklahoma, Great Plains is in the process of developing a Kubota dealership in Edmond. This new dealership is in its early stages of development and will not be operational until early 2014. Innovative Products Available at Great Plains Kubota The Cruizer II is simple and affordable guidance that is made better for better results. The Cruizer II is an easy-to-use, entry-level, high-precision light bar made for the rugged use of agriculture. With an easily-navigated, iconbased operating platform, you will be in the field in no time, saving on your bottom line. Simple in every sense of the word, from installation to usage, the Cruizer II shines the whole way. With a simple setup of basic machine information, the Cruizer II will walk you through step-by-step to make sure all the right information is entered the first time. Increase your bottom line. The Cruizer II boasts an ease of portability from machine to machine to work in a variety of applications. Use the Cruizer II for anything from simple guidance to yield management or section control for your planter or sprayer. The Cruizer II can be used for tillage, seeding, liquid or granular application, or harvesting. With four guidance options, the Cruizer II will keep you online and decrease overlap in the field. Less fatigue means getting more work done in a day. The Cruizer II will not only cut down on stress while in the field, but is also easily adaptable to be used with the Raven Smartrax or Smartsteer assistedsteering systems. Couple that with the Raven Section Control or Automatic Planter control and you have a full-scale precision system. Get a quick return on investment with an affordable price. The easy to use Raven Cruizer II Guidance System will have you saving money on inputs as soon as you use it. With the ability to export past jobs, you have access to your input and harvest history so you know the true cost and profit of your operation. www.greatplainsliving.com

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Construction Equipment From the Ground Up.

By Reed Boettcher

The “Plus” of Storm Shelters Entrepreneur Gerald Morgan provides the opportunity for all Oklahoma residents to experience the peace of mind of owning a quality storm shelter with his company, Storm Shelter Plus

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can never hold back spring or the destruction that its severe storms can sometimes do. You can, however, have the priceless value the safety of a storm shelter can provide. Storm Shelters Plus offers more to their customers when it comes to their product. By providing convenient purchasing offers at an affordable price, Storm Shelters Plus has quickly grown throughout Oklahoma. Gerald Morgan has managed customer service since 1989. As an entrepreneur, Morgan owns Storm Shelters plus and other businesses like the Old General Store on Hwy 9 near Lake Thunderbird. These businesses serve as individual dealerships for his company. Like most family businesses, he and his partners operate Storm Shelters Plus with honesty and integrity. Morgan said this about his company, “Customer satisfaction is very important to us. I have been providing services to consumers for many years, and you don’t go far without taking care of your customers. In providing storm shelters, which I believe offer a very affordable piece of mind, our work is guaranteed. As a business owner, it is rewarding to offer such a product,” said Morgan. These shelters are engineered and designed to last for a long time, and come with an excellent manufacturer’s warranty. They have a warranty against leakage in the concrete structure for a period of 10 years from the date of installation. The product itself is a precast concrete shelter and is built to FEMA standards. Their business is shelters, but it goes beyond that. What makes Storm Shelters Plus different from other shelter companies is they offer in-house financing. There are no credit checks, so everyone qualifies. All that is required is a small down payment. With shelters starting at $2,499 and flexible payment options, they make it easy for anyone needing a shelter. They have seven different locations that serve as dealerships for their storm

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shelters: Arcadia, Elgin, Norman, Oklahoma City, Midwest City, and Choctaw. As one could imagine installing heavy concrete storm shelters into the ground requires the use of equipment. Up until a few months ago the company was renting equipment needed to perform installs. The need for multiple units was a must due to the growing amount of daily installations. Morgan commented on purchasing two Kubota KX121-3 excavators from Great Plains Kubota. “We are installing four shelters a day and have been for a while. Basically we were losing money by renting our equipment and were to the point of needing to purchase our own excavator in order to save time and money. After researching several manufacturers we narrowed it down to Kubota and were fortunate to work with your Shawnee dealership. Great Plains salesman Bobby Norman jumped through hoops to get the units we wanted in a timely manner. His was very professional and easy to work with. Since using the Kubota excavators, we have doubled our production and cut our costs. We are now effectively catching up on our installations. Last year we were running about three months behind. Now we’re averaging only a week or so behind. We couldn’t be happier with our choice,” said Morgan. Storm Shelter Plus utilizes their professional installers as their on the job representatives. Their experienced workers typically install four shelters a day giving them constant exposure to customer needs and the obstacles of installation. Experienced shelter operations employees such as Shannon Pierre know

what it takes to properly get a shelter in the ground in a time efficient manner. Pierre commented on his use of the Kubota KX121-3 for installation. “The cab on the excavator is quiet and comfortable which makes it easy to operate for long periods at a time. It is small but powerful which makes it a very effective machine. The tilt boom and tight tale swing allow me to maneuver around things with ease. So far I have really enjoyed working with these machines,” Pierre stated. Storm Shelter Plus puts the“Plus” in it’s name by offering more to it’s customers. By providing an affordable product with flexible payment options Morgan’s company makes it possible for everyone to stay safe during Oklahoma’s storms. For more information about Storm Shelters Plus call Gerald Morgan at 405-409-0202 or go online to: http://www.stormshelterplus.com/

Above: Gerald Morgan holds a can of Amish goods that are available at the Old General store. This store is a dealership for the shelters and other structures like small barns and buildings. It is also a great place to grab a good root beer. Opposite Page: The Kubota KX121-3 back fills a hole. This is a daily job for their Kubotas and they have proven to be effective. Photos By: Reed Boettcher

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Falls Creek’s Impact Felt Worldwide

By The Baptist Messenger

Dynamic Youth Camp continues to impact lives on a grand scale

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Falls Creek Cont. Owned and operated by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, Falls Creek hosts retreats and conferences year around as well as the largest youth camp in the world each summer with over 50,000 annually attending the eight youth weeks. To facilitate the ministry and place called Falls Creek, known worldwide for the countless lives that have been impacted since its establishment in 1917, is no small task. “Historically Falls Creek has been recognized as a dynamic youth summer camp,” said James Swain, Director of Conference Centers for the BGCO. “The blessing of new facilities, such as the 7,000-plus seat auditorium, has provided the ability for Falls Creek to become a year-round conference center.” “Falls Creek is equipped to host venues of all sizes,” said Swain. “It is a beautiful camp setting, and we take great care to ensure a pleasant visit for all our guests.” Swain and his staff are able to navigate the terrain in part because of Great Plains equipment, such as the Polaris Ranger UTV. “We take the Polaris Ranger where pick-ups and golf carts cannot go,” said Swain. “It is so helpful in accessing remote parts of the camp and moving people and items.” Swain recalls one time an injured camper was brought to safety in the Polaris vehicle. “We are grateful for all of our partners and donors, such as Great Plains,” said Swain. “God truly has blessed Oklahoma Baptists and our entire state through Falls Creek, and we pray that our best days are ahead,” said BGCO Executive DirectorTreasurer Dr. Anthony L. Jordan.

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“Falls Creek is one of the largest launching pads for people being called to missions and ministry,” added Dr. Jordan. “That has worldwide impact for all the ages.” The Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization. Tax-deductible donations may be made to the BGCO. Visit FallsCreek. org for more information.

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