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Volume 64, Issue 1
July 2015
Oklahoma Electric
OEC partners with
Cleveland County
Habitat for Humanity
Also inside
CEO Max Meek celebrates four decades at OEC
p. 6
2015 Annual Meeting information
p. 12
Board of Trustees
Bob Usry, President
Verle Barnes, Vice Pres.
James “Jim” Martin, Sec.-Treas.
John Jensen, Asst. Sec.-Treas.
Mike Argo
Percy Moreu
Rusty Grissom
Ronnie Grover
Frank Wilson
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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
“Co-op News” Editor .............Brianna Wall
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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
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are located by their respective owners.
Remember the contest rules as you read
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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 217-6704.
From the top
Max Meek, Chief Executive Officer
The value of co-op careers
The cooperative business model
gain work experience that can turn
serves both an economic and social
into a meaningful and rewarding
purpose. OEC operates on a notcareer.
for-profit basis so we can pass along
Within the next five years,
the best electric rates to you, our
20 percent of America’s electric
members. In addition to providing
cooperative employees will be eligible
this service, we care about our
for retirement. We are looking
members and the communities we
to future generations to move us
serve. We even dedicate a page in this forward, to help us prepare for an
magazine each month to
evolving global economy
local agencies with whom
and the changes that will
we partner to improve
come with new policies
the well-being of our
and regulations, in both
communities. At OEC, our
the environmental and
employees believe in the
security sectors. We need
cooperative difference.
people who will help us to
Over the next several
do this while ensuring we
years, our country will
remain true to our mission:
see a major shift in the
providing safe, reliable and
At OEC, our
professional landscape.
affordable electric service
employees
Many businesses are already
and improving the quality
believe in the
noticing this change as the
of life for our members.
cooperative
Baby Boomer generation
Whether you’re ready
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moves into retirement
to start your career or
and their children and
make a career change, take
grandchildren, members of
a closer look at electric
the Millennial generation, begin to
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in their careers.
at home. Building and strengthening
The Millennial generation is the
our community has always been
largest population of adults to move
our top priority. Building the next
into the workforce since the Baby
generation of employees is critical
Boomer generation. They are highly
to maintaining the success of our
educated and, after weathering a
mission and our business model.
recession during or immediately after
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trying to break into the workforce,
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contents
OEC employees help paint mural for Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity ReStore
In This Issue..
6
CEO Max Meek reaches
career milestone
6
OEC’s Mike Buck helps
bring power to Haiti
8
What are transformers?
14
Underground shorts and
their resulting effects
Socialize with us!
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Spice up your traditional hot dog
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In Every Issue..
ORU Report
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Co-op Connections®
Program
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Electrical Safety
Energy Efficiency
Tasty Treats
Classified Ads
Energy Efficiency
Tip of the Month
By cleaning your air conditioner’s
air ducts, you can lower your energy
consumption by between 5 and 15
percent.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy
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OPERATION
Round Up
OEC Foundation, Inc. donates
$10,000 to local food shelter
By Leslie Corbly
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • July 2015
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he OEC Foundation, Inc.
board of directors met on June
11 to review applications for
Operation Round Up® grants. The
board awarded over $14,000 to local
agencies, individuals and families.
The board pledged $10,000 to
build a food pantry at Food and
Shelter for Friends’ new campus
project in Norman.
“Too many women, children and
men in our community struggle with
hunger,” said April Heiple, executive
director. “It is for these women,
children and men that Food and
Shelter opens up its facility each day.”
Food and Shelter currently serves
approximately 250 people per day
and sends many hungry residents
home with boxes of food. The new
pantry will ensure Food and Shelter
can continue serving those in need
for years to come.
Pink Senior Citizens Center in
Tecumseh received $2,500 to assist
in serving lunches for the elderly at
community events.
“We provide lunches five days
a week for an average of 30 to 40
people per day,” said Tom Cox,
president of the Center. “This grant
will keep our doors open so we
may continue our service to the
community and provide fellowship to
the elderly.”
The Foundation also awarded
grants to four individuals and
families. This money will assist with
the costs of dental work, eye care,
hearing aids and household supplies.
Grants awarded to individuals and
families totaled $1,857.60.
“One of the reasons I love serving
on this board is seeing the generosity
of the OEC members,” said Joyce
Wallace, OEC Foundation, Inc. board
president. “I can assure all members
their contributions are needed and
very much appreciated.”
Grants via Operation Round Up
are made possible by members who
elect to “round up” their electric bills
each month.
Applications received by July 20
will be reviewed at the next meeting,
scheduled for July 30. An updated
organizational application will
be available in July and will allow
organizations to submit their data
online. Applications can be accessed
at www.okcoop.org/ORU. Forms can
be completed online and emailed to
ORU@okcoop.org or printed and
mailed to P.O. Box 721105, Norman
OK, 73070.
For questions regarding Operation
Round Up, contact Tory TedderLoffland at 217-6726 or email
ORU@okcoop.org.
OEC Foundation, Inc.
Financial Statement
Beginning Balance
5/18/15.....................................$91,768.83
June deposit...............................$19,125.59
Interest...............................................$3.27
Checks issued.............................-$4,139.00
Approved, not paid.................-$21,532.77
Ending balance 6/15/15...........$85,225.92
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
PEAK P WER
News
Unplug the savings through Aug. 31
OEC’s summer rate plan provides
incentive to members who shift or
limit their energy use during peak
hours when wholesale power costs
skyrocket. By making a few minor
adjustments to their household’s
energy-use routine, OEC members
can generate substantial savings.
Beginning June 1 and lasting until
Aug. 31, the price per kilowatt hour
is higher on weekdays between 3 p.m.
and 7 p.m. Simply adjusting normal
routines and shifting the electrical
load of major appliances to any
other time of the day – called ‘off-
peak’ – will provide members with
immediate savings on their electric
bills and help ensure reliability and
affordable rates in the years to come.
What exactly is the cost of
electricity during the summer? Onpeak usage (electricity used between
3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays in
June, July and August) costs 25.6688¢
per kWh. Off-peak usage (electricity
used any other time of the day or
week) costs only 11.5252¢ per kWh
for bills calculated in June and
10.2688¢ per kWh for bills calculated
in July and August. [4924110610]
By utilizing this time-of-use rate
structure, we’re putting the power in
your hands. YOU control the amount
of savings on your summer bills. Here
are a few steps you can take to unplug
the savings:
Adjust your eating schedule to avoid
using high-energy cooking appliances
during peak times.
Use a slow cooker (like a Crock Pot) or
an outdoor grill to avoid adding heat
to the home.
Use ceiling fans to reduce your energy
usage. Ceiling fans allow you to raise
your thermostat four degrees without
any loss of comfort.
Make sure your ceiling fan is rotating
in the right direction. Turn it on high
and stand underneath it. You should
be able to feel a breeze. If you cannot,
turn off the fan and flip the switch to
change the direction of the blades.
Turn off fans in unoccupied rooms.
Fans do not lower temperature, they
simply make the air feel cooler.
For more power-saving
tips, visit www.okcoop.org/
peakpower.
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EMPLOYEE
Highlights
CEO Max Meek celebrates 40 years at OEC
By Leslie Corbly
M
ax Meek has spent four
decades working at OEC
and over three as CEO. We
recently caught up with Meek to
discuss his time at OEC and his
vision for the co-op’s future.
“I started back in 1975, and
it didn’t take me long to realize
how different the co-op was [from
other businesses],” said Meek. “I
had worked in stocks and large
companies before coming to OEC,
and the difference was clear. The
cooperative really cares about its
members and employees.”
Since becoming CEO in 1982,
Meek has focused on improving
quality of service for members and
gives credit to a collaborative spirit
in the workplace for much of OEC’s
successes.
“If it were not for past and
current employees, all the
accomplishments that have been
made since I became CEO would
not have been possible,” said Meek.
“Almost every idea that turned into
a success at OEC was a suggestion
from an employee. We are truly a
team at the cooperative.
“All of these dedicated folks
have been a pleasure to work with
and have made my job extremely
gratifying,” said Meek. “OEC is very
family-oriented,
and you see that in
our programs and
dedication to our
community.”
Recently, Meek
helped guide OEC
to a more fiscally fit
position allowing
for the return of
capital credits to
members on a tenyear cycle. When
asked what the
future holds for the
co-op, Meek said he
envisions further
growth and sees
high potential in the talent of co-op
employees.
“There will always be challenges,
but we have great leaders emerging
who will continue to do what OEC has
always done: take care of our members
and work for the betterment of our
community,” he said.
Below, Max Meek in 1982 when
he became CEO of OEC; Left:
Meek with CFL Charlie at the
2012 Annual Meeting.
OEC’s Mike Buck helps bring electricity to Haiti
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • July 2015
By Leslie Corbly
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M
ike Buck, OEC’s maintenance
manager, recently joined
a group of volunteers in
Haiti. Coordinated by NRECA
International, an arm of the
National Rural Electric Cooperative
Association (NRECA), the volunteer
co-op employees helped build electric
lines in rural Haitian villages, helping
establish access to safe, reliable and
affordable electricity.
After existing power lines were
shut down by the government for
safety reasons, NRECA International
helped establish the Cooperative
Electrique de l’Arrondisement des
Côteaux (CEAC), and Buck was there
to help build.
“I’ve always wanted to do
something like this and I’m reaching
retirement, so I figured ‘why not?’”
said Buck, who used his personal
vacation time to make the trip.
The work of co-op employees like
Mike Buck shows the dedication of
cooperatives to build and maintain
strong communities all around the
world.
For more information on NRECA International
programs, visit nreca.coop.
Mike Buck and a team of electric utility workers
carry a pole through the village of Côteaux, Haiti.
OEC employees paint mural outside
new Habitat for Humanity ReStore
IN YOUR
By Leslie Corbly
O
EC volunteers in June put their
most artistic hands forward as
they helped paint a mural for
the new Cleveland County Habitat
for Humanity (CCHFH) ReStore.
Pat Brown, senior billing analyst,
Amanda Hardy, human resources
administrator, Hardy’s daughter,
Kayla, Amy McElhany, manager
of customer service, Tory TedderLoffland, communications specialist,
and Leslie Corbly, member services
intern, volunteered their time to
assist in the CCHFH mural.
“The move to Main Street will
increase the ReStore’s visibility and
add much-needed inventory space,”
said Liz Barfield, CCHFH marketing
specialist and community liaison.
Following the beautification
trend seen on some exterior walls
in downtown Norman, CCHFH has
contracted with local artist Skip Hill
to design a mural for the ReStore’s
north-facing wall. The mural will be
painted by individual and corporate
volunteers as a community project.
“CCHFH wanted to create visual
art as a way of assisting in the
beautification of Main Street while
also bringing local businesses in the
community together,” said Barfield.
“This gets families out, and people
can see the beauty of what they have
created. It is an opportunity to make
our community stronger.”
The mural features a man and a
woman facing one another. They are
wearing hats and are surrounded
by home-building tools. The mural
is a visual representation of the
work CCHFH does to bring the
community together by providing
quality housing.
ReStore supports the mission of
CCHFH by selling building materials
and other home furnishings.
Proceeds fund the fight to eliminate
substandard housing in Cleveland
County.
The mural’s visionary, Hill has
a large body of work – original
paintings, murals and drawings – in
private and public spaces located
on both sides of the Atlantic and in
South America.
Each month, OEC sponsors and
supports local economic development
ventures in the towns we serve. This
page features those partnerships and
highlights those making a difference
in our local communities.
Left: Pat Brown, senior billing analyst,
paints part of the mural while Customer
Service Manager Amy McElhany gives
a smile and Tory Tedder-Loffland,
communications specialist, studies the
mural color map.
Contents page, from left to right: Amanda
Hardy, HR administrator, Tedder-Loffland,
Artist Skip Hill, Brown, Hardy’s daughter
Kayla Hardy, and McElhany.
TECHNOLOGY
Transformers: What are they? How do
they work?
By Tom Tate
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • July 2015
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f we were to ask you to describe
OEC’s system, you might say, “Poles,
wires and those round grey things.”
Round grey things? That is often the
description given for transformers,
the pieces of equipment crucial in
converting electricity to a voltage safe
for use in homes and businesses. So,
how do they work?
First, transformers are nothing like
those creations of the silver screen.
They don’t transform from vehicles
to incredible combat robots. Instead,
they transform the voltage of the
electricity that passes through them.
Time for a little electric system 101.
Electricity loses voltage as it is
transmitted due to the resistance
in wires and other components. As
a result, higher voltages are used
to offset these “line losses,” as we
call them. It all starts at the power
plant. There, generators produce
electricity at very high voltages and
use transformers to step up this
voltage. Since the power plants are
far away, these voltages are necessary
to survive the trip over the system to
where it is needed.
Transmission lines connect
to substations brimming with
transformers and other control gear.
Here is where the transformers step
down the voltage to safer, more
manageable levels. Depending upon
the distance involved to the furthest
member and the amount of load
served, distribution voltages can
range from 7,200 to 24,900 volts.
A couple more step-downs and the
electricity arrives at your home at 440
volts. This is quite a “step down” from
the original voltage.
Regardless of the shape and size
of the transformer, they all work
in the same manner. Transformers
have two sides, a high-voltage side
and a low-voltage side. In normal
operation, electricity flows into the
transformer on the high-voltage
side, where it goes into a coil of wire
usually wound around an iron core.
As the electricity flows through this
coil, it creates a magnetic field that
“induces” a voltage in the other coil.
Here is where the magic (aka physics)
of transformation takes place. Each
coil has a different number of turns.
The greater the number of turns, the
higher the voltage. The coil on the
high side will have more turns than
the one on the low side. As a result,
the voltage induced on the low side is
less. Then transformation occurs.
Transformers aren’t just limited
to utility use. They can be found
everywhere in our daily lives, even
if not so obvious as those on OEC’s
system. The best example is the
charger that all cell phones and
many other electrical devices come
with. These small cousins of utility
transformers basically perform
the same function. Charging your
cell phone with 120 volts will fry it
instantly. So, the charger converts the
voltage to a more tolerable 5 volts or
so. Take a moment to look around
your home and see just how many
of these miniature transformers you
have. You might be surprised!
It is important to note that
transformers work in both directions.
Electricity flowing in on the low
side is stepped up to the voltage
of the high side. This is why OEC
educates members on the proper
connection of home generators. A
generator feeding 220 volts into a
residential transformer will produce
whatever voltage the transformer is
rated for on the other side, creating
a deadly risk for our line crews and
your neighbors. So please, connect
your generators according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Or give us a call at 405-321-2024 for
advice. It’s always best to be safe.
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.
CO-OP
Connections
Your free source for exclusive member savings on everyday purchases
Co-op Connections has back-to-school
savings and more
O
EC’s commitment to our
members extends beyond
providing safe, reliable and
affordable electricity. OEC values
our members, and we strive to serve
the community – especially through
tough economic times. One way we
do that is by offering an exclusive,
members-only discount card.
The Co-op Connections® Card
is a money-saving tool available
only to members of rural electric
cooperatives. School will be back in
session soon, so be sure to use your
Connections Card to save on school
supplies, as well as family health care,
entertainment, dining and more!
Discounts are offered on office
and school supplies at Wolf Laser in
Noble. Receive five percent off every
in-store purchase of office supplies,
ink, toner and more. Office Depot
offers online shopping discounts: up
to 80 percent off preferred products
and 15 percent off retail web pricing
for thousands of commonly used
products and free shipping on orders
over $50.
Save money on family nights
out with discounts on food and
entertainment. Mazzio’s Italian
Eatery in Purcell offers buy one get
one half off pizza and Ribs-N-More
in Newcastle offers 15 percent off
the total ticket when you show your
Connections Card.
For entertainment, Andy
Alligator’s Fun Park offer buy-oneget-one $5 gift cards and Oklahoma
Motorsports Complex has $5
discounts on kart rentals. Just show
your card at these businesses and
your discounts will be applied. No
hassles, no passwords, just savings!
You can even save on health care
and veterinary services with your
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Connections Card. Save money on
prescriptions, eye care, dental work,
chiropractic visits, hearing aids, lab
work and imaging. OEC is partnered
with 89 pharmacies, 31 dental care
facilities and 20 vision care facilities
throughout the state. For complete
listings, visit www.okcoop.org/
HealthySavings.
Whether you are running
errands, enjoying a night out with
the family or taking care of your
health, remember that supporting
local businesses strengthens our
communities. Use your Co-op
Connections Card at local businesses
and show your support for local
communities. Visit www.okcoop.
org/connections for a listing of local
businesses in your community, and
use your Connections Card next time
you stop by.
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ELECTRICAL
Safety
Stay safe exploring the great
outdoors this summer
By Abby Berry
S
ummer is in full swing, and
that means it is time for fun in
the sun! As you find yourself
spending more time outdoors, OEC
reminds you to stay safe.
Planning a home improvement
project? When working outdoors,
you may be using tools, such as
ladders, power tools, shovels – or
even paintbrushes with extendable
arms. These items help you get the
job done but have the potential to be
dangerous if used improperly.
Pay attention to where you place
metal ladders or dig for fence posts.
Before you start any project, always
look up and avoid overhead power
lines. Keep a minimum of 10 feet
between you and overhead lines.
If you are planning a project
that requires digging, remember
to dial “811” first to find out if the
area you will be working in is clear
of underground power lines. Power
tools should be kept away from wet
surfaces, and outlets should not be
overloaded. [2912400805]
Exploring the great outdoors is
a great way to spend time with the
family, but keep these safety tips in
mind.
Children should never climb trees
near power lines – always assume
a wire is live. Fly kites and remote
controlled-airplanes in large open
areas like a park or a field, safely away
from trees and overhead power lines.
Planning to take a dip in the pool?
Electrical devices, such as stereos,
should be kept at least 10 feet away
from water sources, and outdoor
electrical outlets should always be
covered. If you hear a rumble of
thunder, exit the pool right away.
Speaking of thunder, summer
storms can be dangerous if you’re
caught in the wrong place at the
wrong time. If you find yourself
outdoors during a storm, move
toward suitable shelter with covered
sides, and stick to low-lying ground if
possible.
These are just a few tips to
remember when you are spending
time outdoors this summer with your
family. Have some fun out there, and
always keep safety in mind!
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • July 2015
Abby Berry 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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ENERGY
Efficiency
Invest in efficiency and watch your
savings grow
By Meghaan Evans
I
t is the middle of the summer,
temperatures are rising and so
are your electric bills. It might be
time to make a big investment, an
investment in energy efficiency.
Making your home more energy
efficient is still one of the safest
investments you can make. Try
employing these energy saving
measures to collect major returns on
your investments:
ÒÒ Install a programmable
thermostat
ÒÒ Install a hot water heater
“blanket”
ÒÒ Change your shower heads
ÒÒ Upgrade appliances like
your clothes washer or your
refrigerator
ÒÒ Replace old windows with
energy efficient ones
ÒÒ Install water efficient toilets
Making all of these changes
at once could be difficult – if not
impossible – but investing in just
one of these measures can yield a
significant return on your investment.
For example, installing a new,
energy efficient clothes washer can
yield around a 24 percent return on
investment. Do your research, and
make sure you are purchasing the
right size appliances. A small, energy
efficient washer will save you money,
but if you have a larger family, having
to do multiple loads could negate
your energy savings.
Six percent of American energy
consumption goes toward space
cooling and it costs $11 billion per
year for homeowners to power their
air conditioners. You can reduce your
energy use by 20 to 50 percent when
you upgrade to a energy efficient
home cooling unit.
One option is to install a split
unit air conditioner and heating
unit. It can be more expensive, but
it is highly efficient, especially in
homes without ductwork. Another
option is to invest in an ENERGY
STAR® approved air conditioning
unit, which can be 15 percent more
efficient than a standard unit.
If buying a new cooling unit isn’t in
the cards for you this summer, no need
to worry! Replacing appliances isn’t the
only way to lower energy costs.
One of the most important energy
efficient improvements to make
during the hot summer months is
air sealing and insulating. By adding
insulation in attics, floors over crawl
spaces and accessible basement rim
joints, you can reduce your heating
and cooling costs by an average of
15 percent (and it could lower your
overall energy costs by an average of
11 percent!).
You can also lower your air
conditioners energy consumption by
between 5 and 15 percent by cleaning
your air ducts. Or, you can simply
turn on a ceiling fan, which will
allow you to raise your thermostat
temperature by four degrees, without
impacting your comfort.
Investing in any of these energy
efficient improvements will keep
you cool in the summer, warm in
the winter and will make significant
changes to your energy bills. So do
yourself, and your wallet, a favor
and invest in a more energy efficient
home!
Meghaan Evans 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
Sources: Energy.gov, EnergyStar.gov, NRDC.gov
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ANNUAL
Meeting
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MEETING
For the members of Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
AUGUST 14, 2015
LLOYD NOBLE CENTER
NORMAN, OKLA.
4:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.
The Annual Meeting of the members of Oklahoma
Electric Cooperative is next month! As we do
each year, we will gather for a barbecue dinner,
entertainment and fellowship with a little bit of
co-op business thrown in.
Registration cards will be in the mail later
this month. You may reserve a meal for yourself
and up to three family members (four total).
Additional tickets for your family are $5 each.
Please return your registration card no later
than August 10 so we may plan accordingly.
The official notice and agenda items will
be in the the August 2015 issue of the
Co-op News.
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • July 2015
ENTERTAINMENT
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In keeping with long-standing
tradition, OEC’s Annual Meeting
will showcase local musicians
and singers beginning at
4:30 p.m. Local country
music newcomer
Kaitlin Butts will start
us off, followed by
country and bluegrass
fiddler Jana Jae. The
award-winning Kingsmen
Quartet will return to
headline the evening’s acts.
The Kingsmen Quartet
Kaitlin Butts
CASH & PRIZES
Every registered member attending the
Annual Meeting will receive a $20 credit on his
or her primary electric account and a ball cap
sporting the OEC logo as registration gifts.
Additional prizes – including a $1,000 cash
grand prize, gifts donated by our contractors
and material suppliers, and certificates for free
electricity – will be awarded after the business
meeting. Members must be present to win.
KIDS
ZONE
Carnival
games!
INFORMATION EXPO
The Annual Meeting is your opportunity
to visit with co-op employees while learning
about the happenings at OEC and in the electric
industry. Learn about PrePaid billing, usage
monitoring, the Co-op Connections® Card and
OEC Youth Programs. Many booths will have
special prize drawings for visiting. (Don’t
forget to bring your Co-op Connections Card or
download the app on your smart phone.)
Facepainting!
Sponji
the Clown
Kids-only
prizes!
Photobooth:
Dress like a
lineman
TECHNOLOGY
Secondary underground shorts: How they
affect you
By Haley Mowdy
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • July 2015
T
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he month of May saw a sharp
spike in secondary underground
shorts, or outages caused when
underground wires fail and no longer
can transport electricity into homes.
Because these outages affected many
of OEC’s members, we would like
to share with you what causes these
outages and how they are fixed, as
well as the steps OEC is taking to
prevent future problems of this kind.
Unlike the wire that runs along
the giant poles lining your street,
underground wires are invisible to
the naked eye. These wires run from
the transformers which reduce the
voltage for safe consumption in the
home and deliver electricity directly
to the meters. In addition to being
more aesthetically pleasing, these
wires are also more reliable.
“With overhead wires, you have
to worry about them being struck by
lightning, blown
down, caught in
trees or damaged
by people,”
said Patrick
Grace, OEC’s
vice president
of engineering
and assistant
manager.
“Underground
wires are
protected from
those threats.
They’re out of
sight, out of
mind, which
is what makes
them the obvious
choice for residential use.”
The massive storms that hit
Oklahoma in late May brought with
them significant rainfalls, causing
flash flooding that left standing
water in their wake for days on end.
The added moisture content in the
ground exposes any deficiencies,
leading to increased individual power
outages.
“Sometimes these wires become
damaged, either by shovels and tools,
gophers or just gradual wear-andtear. When these damaged lines are
exposed to the elements they can fail.
We then have to go in and repair the
damaged line, it often takes longer
than repairing a damaged overhead
wire,” said Grace.
OEC employees worked around
the clock to restore power to those
who lost power as a result of these
shorts. Power was restored quickly.
“At least for the next few years, just
about any of these that were damaged
enough to fail probably already have
due to the severity of the post-storm
conditions this May,” said Grace.
OEC is working hard to reduce
the number of underground shorts
that occur in the future.
“In the early 1990s, we began
using schedule 40 pvc on all primary
and secondary underground
installations,” said Grace. “This new
process has greatly reduced the
number of shorts. Ninety-five percent
of the secondary shorts in May
involved direct-buried cable installed
prior to the 1990s.”
According to Grace, there is hardly
any failure experienced with this
installation practice, making it the
best option for preventing outages.
In the future, OEC will continue to
use the schedule 40 pvc conduit when
installing new
underground
service to
ensure the
best possible
service to our
members.
If you
experience an
outage or spot
an electrical
safety hazard,
please call
OEC’s offices at
405-321-2024.
We always have
personnel on
staff ready and
able to help you.
G
Tasty
Treats
By Haley Mowdy
D
Summer is finally
uacamole og
here, which means
ƒƒ 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
warmer weather and
ƒ
ƒ 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
numerous oportunities
ƒ
ƒ
kosher salt and black pepper
to save electricity during
ƒ
ƒ
4 small romaine lettuce leaves
peak hours by firing
ƒƒ 1/4 small red onion, chopped
up the grill! A popular
ƒƒ Hot sauce (such as Tobasco), for drizzling
favorite for pool parties
and family gatherings,
hot dogs are simple, easy
ubano og
to make, and universally
loved. However, if you’ve
ƒƒ 4 slices deli ham
ƒƒ 4 slices Swiss cheese
gotten tired of the same old
ƒƒ 1/2 cup sliced pickles
ketchup-and-mustard dog,
ƒƒ 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
we’ve prepared for you some
easy opportunities to spice up this
classic summer favorite.
arden og
All it takes is a few simple
adjustments to your normal hot dog
ƒƒ 2 cups baby arugula (about 1 1/2 ounces)
to turn it into a culinary masterpiece.
ƒƒ 1/2 cup pickled beets, cut into wedges
Try rotating out the standard hot dog
ƒƒ 1 tablespoon olive oil
for a bratwurst or a Polish sausage. If
ƒƒ 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
you’re hosting vegetarians, there are lots
ƒƒ kosher salt and black pepper
of meat-alternatives with surprisingly good
ƒƒ 1 ounce Parmesan, shaved
taste. Those who are watching their calories
can find leaner options such as turkey dogs
and pair them with a whole wheat buns.
euben og
Toppings also make all the difference, so
ƒƒ 1/2 cup sauerkraut
experiment with unique and fresh toppings for
ƒƒ 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
a new experience.
ƒƒ 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
Do you have a recipe you would like to share
with OEC’s members? Send it to OECNews@
okcoop.org or mail it to OEC, Attn: Co-op
ac and heese og
News, P.O. Box 1208, Norman, OK, 73070.
you can also share it via OEC’s Facebook page
ƒƒ 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
(www.facebook.com/OklaElec). Look for it in
ƒƒ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
future publications.
ƒƒ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
ƒƒ kosher salt and black pepper
Have a great summer!
C
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M
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Recipes courtesy of RealSimple.com
www.OKcoop.org
ƒƒ 1 cup prepared macaroni and cheese (boxed, frozen, or homemade)
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HOME ELECTRICAL
SAFET Y INSPECTION
Always remember to use caution when you’re near electricity! Ask an adult to
help you complete the inspection below for your home. If you find any hazards,
check “Needs Work,” and ask an adult to fix them.
True
1. Electric outlets are not overloaded.
2. Electric cords do not run under rugs or furniture legs.
3. No electric cords are worn or frayed.
4. Electric appliances are kept away from water.
5. There is a fire extinguisher in the house.
6. Electric heaters are far away from flammable objects.
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • July 2015
7. Power tools are stored in clean dry areas.
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8. All smoke detectors are properly working.
9. There are safety plug covers on outlets that are not
in use.
10. There are no trees near the house that interfere with
power lines.
Needs
Work
Classified Advertisements
Note: OEC does not endorse or guarantee any of
the products or services in these ads.
Classified Ads must be submitted in writing to the Oklahoma Electric Co-op News by the 10th of the month to appear in the next month’s
issue. Ads received after the 10th will not appear for 2 months. Ads are not taken over the phone. Non-business ads for members run free of
charge; limit one free ad per member per month, 25-word maximum. Business classified ads are 25¢ per word. Payment must accompany all
business ads. All business ads must be paid for in advance of publication and the ad must accompany your payment. OEC reserves the right
to reject any ad deemed inappropriate. Display ads are $24 per column inch (1 inch high x 1.75 inches wide). Contact the editor at 217-6708 for
information about availability of display space. You may submit classified ads online at www.okcoop.org, fax to 217-6904 or mail to Co-op News–
Want Ads, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK 73070. Display ads will be accepted via email to OECNews@okcoop.org
Circle category: Autos • Farm/Equip • Furn/Appl • Hay/Wood • Livestock/Pets • Misc • MH/RV/Boat • Real Estate • Wanted • Notices • Business
Name
Address
Phone #
OEC Acct #
Business ad: # words x 25¢= $
Payment must accompany ad
Autos, Parts & Accessories
• ‘06 Ultra Classic Harley
Davidson 22500mi w/tag along
escapade trailer, $15k; ‘06
Kawasaki Ninja 500R 7,245mi
$2300. 623-3700.
• ‘91 Ford F-250 73.3 diesel, very
dependable truck, 13,500mi,
$3,500. Darin, 314-8058.
• ‘97 Ford F-250 Xcab, 7.3 diesel,
low mi, external fuel tank, new
tires, AT, all power, cold air,
$11K. 831-3766.
• ’65-’67 Impala 12-bolt rear
end, $250; ’47 model C Allis w/
mower, works well, $1850; misc
’65/’66 Impala parts. 831-9855.
• ’02 Ford Escape v-6 auto, allwheel dr, low mileage, very
clean, all options available,
$6200. 590-6313.
• ’03 Ford Expedition XLT, 160K
mi, KBB $2919; ’00 Ford F150
Sport extended cab, 125K mi,
KBB $2719, price negotiable.
387-5828.
• ’85 F150, 97K mi, good cond,
351 automatic, $2500 firm.
After 5:30 p.m. 473-8325.
• ’13 Ultra Classic, low mi,
beautiful bike, $19250 OBO; tire
and wheel for GMC or Chevy 1
ton truck, $125. 414-1965.
• ‘10 Yamaha Grizzly 700, camo,
$4,900 cash only. 598-2692.
Serving Norman & the
surrounding area since 1891
Jeffrey
Fence & Welding
Non Profit, Perpetual Care
Financing available
No Interest up to 2 yrs
“Freedom to choose upright
&/or flat marker memorials.”
• ’07 Yamaha 1300 w/bags &
windshield $4500 OBO; ’05
Mustang conv V6 60K mi, $8K
OBO. 326-0665.
• ‘04 Honda Odyssey van,
119K, PS, PB, tilt, cruise, AC,
entertainment system, DVD/
CD/Cass/Rear LCD screen,
power sliding doors, allow
wheels, roof rails, $3995 OBO.
919-3297.
• ‘81 Chevy 1-ton flatbed; ‘96
GMC 1-ton flatbed; ‘96 GMC
Yukon, needs repair; ‘85
Suburban 3/4 ton, 4x4, bad
trans; 5’x8’ HD single axle
trailer. 664-0947 or 329-8255
leave message.
•
; # months paid
Farm & Equipment
• Old farm equip free to whoever
loads and hauls off, 1st come 1st
serve. 381-2207.
• Water tank chicken coops, 48”
x 44” x 36” house w/attached
48” x 34” x 10’, 5” long run, 1”
wire & roosting bar, $300/ea.
872-8870.
• Wanted, salvage tractors, 2 or
4WD, intl model JD or intl
combines, quick response.
352-4816.
• Honda Big Red Recon 250
4-wheeler elec shift, good
cond, nice seat, plastic rear &
front racks, $1,500. Houston,
760-3696.
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
Stump Grinding
Oklahoma
405-496-3599
Dennis Edwards
Serving Central Oklahoma
www.stumpgrindok.com
dennis@stumpgrindok.com
Narrow enough to get
through most gates
Fully Insured
Credit Cards Accepted
www.okcoop.org
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Classified Advertisements
• Aeromotor antique windmill,
approx 25’ w/ 6’ blade span
in working order, needs to be
taken down, $1750. Lowrey,
872-8384.
• ’03 Kubota BX1500 diesel
tractor, power steering, 4ft
rotocultivator, 54” rotary belly
mower, 303 horsepower, $8K
OBO, mustang. 376-2887.
• 2 – 5”x8’ grain augers, $250ea
or $450 for both. 243-6586.
• Comm’l lawn equipment,
Honda walk-behinds and
Gravely Z turn for sale or trade
for tractor. 826-7181.
• Longhorn
roping
saddle,
16in, very good cond, $750.
535-5866.
• Massey Ferguson diesel, good
rubber, very good cond, $3K;
fiberglass shell, like new, fits
small pickups, $450. 590-6313.
• John Deere 115 lawn mower w/
double bagger, 19HP, 42” deck,
good cond, $675. 684-0350.
• ’57 800 Ford Tractor. 206-7314.
• 8n Ford, runs great, good tires
w/6ft box blade; small blower
forge. 326-9198 or 390-8350.
• ‘03 S&H 2 horse slant load
bumper pull trailer w/walk in
tack room, pulled less than
600mi, excellent cond, $4K.
265-3736.
• 2 garden tractors, 26HP Kohler
V-twin, cast iron cylinders,
pressurized
oil
system,
hydrostat transmission, 54in
cut, new blades, one Craftsman
Pro, one Husqvarna, $99ea.
919-3297.
• ’50 Ferguson TO30, $4k; other
equip: 3 pt grader blades,
scoop, field cultivator, 2 bottom
breaking plow, single point
sub-soiler, $1000 or $250ea.
321-9830.
• 12y/o gray horse, broke to ride,
has papers; 10 panel round pen
w/gate $500; 26ft gooseneck
trailer. 640-6234.
• 214 JD mower 48” 14HP, $495.
210-0566.
Furniture & Appliances
• Black Frigidaire refrigerator,
app 17.8 cubic ft, app 3 y/o,
$300; Whirlpool washer dryer
pair white $350. 471-1936.
• 2 LazyBoy rocking recliners,
blue matching pair, $495 cash.
692-5832.
• Lift chair recliner excellent
cond, has massage & warming
features,
brown,
$300.
392-2214.
• Osburn 1100 wood stove w/
corner floor heat shield, $500;
Vogelzang BX26E boxwood
stove, $75. 623-9711.
• 2 matching blue La-Z-boy
rocking recliners like new, $495
cash. 692-5832.
• Antique drexel table, $200; oak
entertainment counter, $100;
patio table w/6 chairs, iron,
$350, will deliver. 640-2540.
• Baldwin Acrosonic piano, $300.
321-6518.
• New in box, Hoover Platinum
series Carpet Cleaner Model #
F81000900, never assembled,
never even opened the box!
$225 versus Hoover on-line
price of $399. 872-9591.
Hay & Firewood
• 5x6 round bales of mixed
grass, sprayed, leave message.
623-7478.
• Prairie grass hay, 5x5 round
bales, wrapped, no weeds, good
horse hay, $40/bale. 527-3916.
• Small
square
Premium
Bermuda horse hay in 21 bale
bundles, loaded on your trailer,
sprayed & fertilized, heavy
bales. 850-1005.
Livestock & Pets
• 13 Golden Red laying hens
1 y/o, $20/ea. 527-7881 or
200-9554.
• B&W ducks, all ages, mostly
babies, $6/ea. Marilyn, 817877-7686 or 405-850-1805.
• 30 Golden Red pullets, $10 to
$15 ea, Lexington. 527-7881.
• ASCA registered Australian
Shepherds, fat healthy pups w/
champion bloodlines, excellent
temperaments for pet, work,
or show. 392-3602 or www.
damcofarm.com.
• Adorable Southdown Baby
Doll miniature lamb ewe,
not registered, born 4/7/15,
raised organically, $400 OBO.
201-6091.
• Miniature Australian Shepherd,
registered, 4 blue merle males,
1 black tri male, 1 blue merle
female, parents on farm, $400$500. 274-2785.
• Red wattle hogs, 400+lbs
hanging wt 300+lbs, $275.
875-6756.
• Happy 4th of July, German
Shepherd
puppies,
pop
registered, $475. 312-1243.
• Pair of standard gray donkeys,
free to approved home (need
adequate fencing, shelter, grass/
hay, water & humane care),
Noble. 872-7075.
• Water tank chicken coop, 14ft
x 4ft; fertile hatching eggs,
bantam Cochins, Duccles
and Orpingtons, $10/doz.
872-8870.
Miscellaneous
• Elec wheelchair, new never
used w/paperwork & receipt,
charger & battery, 15mi run
time, $750 firm, with ramps
$1000. 223-8517.
Greg Moore Excavation & Backhoe Service
Complete price before we start • No surprises • Small jobs welcome
388-5430
•
Septic system installation since 1977
SLATE SEPTIC SERVICE
Tank pumping & installing • Dozer & backhoe dirt work
35 years experience
18 July 2015 | Oklahoma Electric Co-op News
872-9390
Classified Advertisements
• Radio Shack scanner, police/
fire/ham, brand new in box,
unopened, $40. 641-7582.
• Rose Rocks wanted, any
quantity considered, will trade
trees for tree spade work; 2 lots
near Thunderbird Hwy 9, 5.59
ac, older fixer upper. 802-4227.
• Quantroo 2 embroidery/sewing
machine w/extra hoops, over
2k patterns, 3 can adhesive,
730 spools of thread w/cases,
several needles, bobbins &
several sheets stabilizer, $8k.
485-2845 or 343-9540.
• 4 lots, Resthaven Memory
Gardens, Garden of Devotion,
w/walkway 104 & South
Western, OKC, RMG current
price is $4950 ea, will sell all 4
for $2500 ea. 414-3004
• 45 RPM record collection; 2 old
juke boxes. 922-8101.
• 2 ea 5K window A/C, 1 new
8K floor A/C (hose through
window); 4x8 trailer, Tuttle.
550-0387.
• Double crypt (stacked) memory
gardens by Lake Worth $5995
incl 1 opening & closing, $3175.
990-1971.
• Blue Stuff for muscle pain and
arthritis, $5 for 8oz. 626-6392.
• Wood shop table, 30”x36” &
4ft long, $30; metal lift table,
30”x48” on wheels w/boat
winch lift $35; Paint pot (w/o
hoses) $20. 386-9412.
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CASH LOANS ON QUALITY GUNS
WINCHESTERS, COLT,
BROWNING, and other Guns
WE BUY GUNS
(Fair Top Prices Paid)
Rifles - Handguns - Shotguns
We have over 2,000
New & Used Guns In Stock
In Front MUSTANG PAWN
and GUN
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376-3833
Tue-Sat 9-6 • 126 W Hwy 152
CONFIDENTIAL COURTEOUS SERVICE
• Free HTC SmartPhones for low
income people, lifeline plan,
COUPON CODE = 2489, ships
to your home. iwantmyphone.
com.
• 300gal propane tank, $150.
223-8517.
• Massage table, portable w/
carrying case, excellent cond,
adult size. 456-0898.
• Trampoline, needs new net;
140 JD garden tractor/mower
in good cond; ’02 motorcycle
(chopper) w/soft tail frame
and 100 CI RevTech engine.
392-2931.
• Rough cut black walnut wood,
various lengths & widths, $6
& $10 board ft; mobile home
steps, 4ftx3.5ft w/handrails, 6
steps, 5ft wide, $200. 642-7192.
• Can sit with senior citizens; 2
tractors for sale. 794-4717 or
794-0264.
• Tall wheel-style mower wheels/
frame/blade/belt, engine needs
replaced or rebuilt; stored
twin mattress; tomato cages,
everything free. 364-5408 or
208-1203.
• Riding wheelchair, Jazzy Elite,
2y/o in excellent cond, new
batteries under warranty. Call
or text Woody 675-1084.
• JD push mower J563C,
$65 OBO; Craftsman air
compressor, 4gal, $45 OBO;
Rem auto model 746 30-06 w/
scope, $399 OBO. 550-4614.
• Electric hospital bed w/
mattress & rails, $250; electric
wheelchair, $200. 694-6467.
• Macs, PCs, etc by Sonny
Computer; upgrades & repairs;
hardware & software; small
office & home networking;
CD, DVD, & game disk repair.
Sonny 760-0447.
• Camper shell 78”x70 white
fiberglass $500 OBO;15Klb
sliding 5th wh hitch $350 OBO;
direct TV box & dish for RV,
$500. 381-9356.
• Lift chair purchased 2012,
burgundy, also has heat &
massage, $225. 308-0323.
• Sturgis 75th Anniversary,
(2) 20x40 camping spots/
lots available at Buffalo Chip,
Sturgis South Dakota, $250ea.
Joe 306-1331.
• Tell your boss goodbye &
become a realtor, where you can
decide on your income amount.
Mark 820-8065.
• Ms PacMan cocktail game table/
stools, $1,250; bread maker,
$20; abs roller, $40. 822-8575.
• Commercial infrared grill, ‘10
propane model, 4’x20” wide;
20” wheels & caps for ‘14 1/2
ton Dodge truck, $300 for 4;
Tack for sale. 620-5238.
• Antique wood ice box, $350;
wicker day bed, $300; 5ac
tract, water & sewer, nice view,
Washington limits; commercial
corner, 2.5ac, Washington.
990-4291.
• 74 2”x12”x8’ $6ea; 100 concrete
blocks, $1.25ea; 30 small
concrete blocks, $.75/ea; 50
decorative blocks, $1ea, all
excellent cond. 924-5774.
• Eggs, fresh brown free range,
$3/doz. 329-4480.
• Original Dooney & Bourke,
Brighton bags; claw foot
bathtub, old & good cond; china
cabinet & hutch; lots of old glass
and dishes. 392-4892.
• Lawn mowing & property clean
up, large or small in Noble,
Lexington or Purcell. 527-0778.
• Putnam hitch 5th wheel ball &
plate 2 & 5/16 ball & a set inside
bed tool box. 485-2844.
• Sears 10in band saw, $100;
MTD 3.5LP gas lawn edger,
$60. 329-4562.
• Mig welder Lincoln SP 135T 115
volts, $300; small chest freezer
good cond, $50. 217-4215.
• Structural pipe 2 & 3/8-14”
fiberglass post for hi-tensile
electric fence. 627-3920.
• Driveway rock 15 ton delivered,
$300. 630-8440.
• 14 cloth diapers, adjustable
for newborn to toddler w/24
bamboo liners & 22 microfiber
liners, also 1 cloth swim diaper,
$75 OBO. 256-6166.
• Smoker, custom cooker, 72”
long x 32” round, fire box
24x20x20; lights, 15” tires;
13’ long, wood box 49x24x24,
$2500. 210-5687.
Mark The Junkman
Cash or free removal of cars,
trucks, vans, & trailers.
No tires, No titles, No problem.
I Haul For FREE: appliances •
batteries • copper • riding or
push mowers • alum • iron • A/
Cs • scrap metal • old farm eqpt
• tractors–too much to list.
550-5652
573-0250
Your Friendly &
Respectable,
Junkman
since 1993,
Mark Grider
TREE STUMP
GRINDING
Call Steve
405-609-7794
stumpgrindingokc.com
www.okcoop.org
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Classified Advertisements
• Weslo Momentum G 3-8
Elliptical exercise machine,
brand new, Minco, $40.
352-4326.
• Wooden handicap ramp, $50;
American Blackbelly lambs;
black walnut tree, you take
down & clean up, $50; double
glass sliding shower door w/
gold trim,$50. 640-4651.
• Trade: Darton CPS-6 Magnum
compound bow, loaded & ready
to hunt, looking to trade for
ham radio gear. 641-7582.
• Fruit jars, quarts & pints, make
offer. 685-0239.
• 10 metal detectors new in
boxes, 2 are water machines,
scoops, ringholder pouches,
willing to do payments on
some, Newcastle. 761-4243.
• Guineas; ducks; chair w/heat
& vibration; motorized wheel
chair, needs battery. 527-5083.
• ½” 14’ I-beam & channel iron,
galvanized, good for bridges
or heavy construction, $65ea.
899-4452.
• ’91 Ford 250 Lariat 62K mi,
$3K OBO; fresh eggs, $3/doz;
Lincoln welder on trailer w/
leads, $1800 or trade for lakeready boat or small tractor.
Roger 733-4077 or 207-7497.
• H&R Premier 32cal revolver,
2 3/4” barrel, new cond, $250;
Revelation 99, 22cal revolver,
9 shot, 1 3/8” barrel, exc cond,
$200. 329-5134.
Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats
• 5.22ac, 2005 mobile home,
storm
celler,
2
storage
buildings,
workshop/garage,
mostly fenced, private drive,
lots of wildlife. 899-7976.
• 5th wheel, 28’ ‘93 model Scamper
w/18’ awning, 12’ slide out, new
tires, 20” flat TV, microwave,
lake-ready, stored in building,
$4900 OBO. 517-0185.
Real Estate
• 2 BR/2 BA on Lake Texoma
Little Glasses Resort, walk to
beach & boat slips, 2 decks lots
of storage, $68,500. 760-8677.
Serving the metro since 1973
Construction and Repair
Are YOU or
someone you know
looking for
a career?
Bob Usry & Sons,
Inc. is hiring!
Journeyman plumber position available.
1800 Industrial Blvd. Norman,
OK 73069
364-1001 or
khyde@bobusry.com
Blast-Off Media Blasting
Mobile Media Blasting
for cars, boats, concrete,
brick, stone, wood; any
surface cleaned and
prepared for restoration.
Visit us at
www.blastoffokc.com
or call
405-387-2091
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for an estimate.
• 7.5ac SW of Dibble, remote &
wooded, no utilities. $10K cash,
will consider a lease-to-own
contract. 222-0272.
• Country living, for sale by
owner, 10ac 3BD/2BA 1910sf
city water septic sys Norman
Schools SW of Riverwind Apt.
364-1620.
• 10ac, covered in trees, square
lot, fenced on 3 sides, 25mi SE of
Norman, Etowah & Fishmarket
Rd, $28K firm. 437-6705.
• Martingale Estates 1ac lots,
Washington schools w/bus
service, platted subdivision of
record, I-35 Exit 101, then E
1/8mi to entrance, 3 lots left.
Buster, 288-2564.
• 148ac farm, east Prague on hwy
62, cultivated prairie, pasture,
2 large pole barns, small frame
house, 2 ponds. 203-3473.
• 6ac 15min from Norman w/
well & electric off 156th between
Etowah & Maguire on Viking
Rd, $24K OBO. 899-4221.
• Land for sale w/electric,
water, ponds, trees, fenced,
on Blacktop Rd, just SW of
Blanchard. Larry 990-6057.
• Brick home, 3 BD/2BA/2
car garage, 18ac, trees, pond,
orchard, SOSU-5mi, Lake
Texoma, Durant, OK $200,985.
580-924-5596.
• 914 E Walnut, .6ac in Tecumseh,
good location, city utilities.
$7500 cash. 765-8494.
• 5.71ac 37058 E County Rd
1530, Pauls Valley w/ cellar,
propane tank, corner lot, paved
rds, 20x30 metal barn, save on
water fee, DW trailer needs
work, $69500 OBO. 740-1792.
• 10ac Cleveland Co, new well
EPA tested, electricity, 2 metal
bldgs, 32ft trailer, new pig
pen, self-feeder, self-waterer.
226-2068.
• 120ac, 3BR brick home,
remodeled, live creek, nice
hay fields, good hunting, 15mi
to OU, paved roads, $450K.
623-4685.
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.
Wanted
• Cars, trucks, SUVs, running or
not, no title OK. 537-5788.
• 8ft Owatonna swather model S.
388-0655.
• Ham radio/shortwave gear
including Morse code and
antennas, older/non-working is
OK. 641-7582.
• Wanted old appliances, mowers,
trailers, or any scrap metal,
will haul it away. Allen or Sue
485-4573.
We
accept
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&
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Cleveland County Fairgrounds
615 E. Robinson Norman, OK 73071 - - (405)360-4721
info@clevelandcountyfair.org
www.clevelandcountyfair.org
Classified Advertisements
• Lawnmowers, running or not.
738-4138 or 882-6206.
Business
• 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.
• Wanted: Old Barbie dolls,
clothes and accessories from
1959 to 1973. 250-3394.
• Property Clean-up: Trees,
trash. 808-8202.
• Complete
Auto
Repair:
Quality work at low prices with
33 years experience. Timing
belts, water pumps, head
gaskets, motors, transmissions,
brakes,
steering
columns,
headliners, some paint & body
work, and much more. No job
too small or too big. 899-4221.
• Tractor Work:
brushhog,
boxblade, garden tilling, front
end loader, tree removal, dirt
& gravel work, call for estimate.
365-6875 or 872-9576.
• Metal Shelving: twelve 65½”
high sections of adj metal
shelving for business, shelves
on each side are 48” long x 22”
deep, $1,400. 820-2715.
• Sand & Top Soil: Fill dirt,
compost, delivered. 808-8202.
• 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.
• Tilling: brushhog, front end
loader
gravel
driveways,
tinhorns. 640-9520.
• Masonry Work & Repair:
brick, block, stone & repair. All
size jobs: fireplaces, mailboxes,
planters, tuck pointing, pavers,
brick replacement due to
erosion. 34yrs experience,
competitive prices. Danny, 3292230 or 779-5362.
• Stump Grinding: competitive
prices, shrubs & some tree
removal, call Danny. 779-5362
or 329-2230.
• Cedar Removal of OK, LLC:
cedar tree cutting and stacking,
pasture work, bobcat clearing.
Glen, 623-5035.
• American
Gutters:
offduty police officer, seamless
guttering at competitive prices,
insured, call for free estimate.
441-1175.
• MKI Backhoe: I do all backhoe
work, 30 years in business,
licensed plumber, all of metro
area. Keith, 410-7917.
• 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.
• Tree Services, etc: tree
trimming, cut downs, tops, yard
cleanup & haul-offs. References,
we will barter. 899-7292.
• Concrete Work: no job too
small! Drives, sidewalks, pads
& repairs. 899-7292.
• I Repair Tractors: 30 years in
business. 527-9457 or 208-1089.
• Acreage Property: buy/sale
your central OK resource, Teri
Reed, Metro Brokers. 417-1849
or terireed.net.
• American Concrete: pads &
metal buildings, free estimates.
Robert, 667-8558.
• 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.
• “The Piddler”: Need anything
done around your house or
property, call “The Piddler”
Chet Adams. 248-0495.
• Bowman’s Welding Service:
entry ways, gates, fence,
portable or shop. 360-8091 or
990-1084.
• Garden Tilling: 6 ft. tiller.
808-8202.
• Front Loader: Dump truck
work. 808-8202.
• Argo Enterprises: siding,
windows, roofing, construction,
new homes, room additions,
patio
covers,
carports,
replacement windows, 25yrs
experience.
255-5553
or
329-0553.
• Brush Hog & Box Blade Work:
$45/hr. 527-9457 or 208-1089.
• Tractor Work: dirt work, gravel
drives, repaired built tinhorns.
808-8202.
• Brush hogging & Mowing:
808-8202.
• 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.
• Hurst Siding Co: Siding,
windows, awnings, guttering,
carports, patio covers, damaged
siding repair, mobile home
skirting. We specialize in using
highest quality products at a fair
price. Finest installers in the
business since 1978. 364-0098
or hurstsiding@yahoo.com.
• Weld Up Steel Buildings:
30x50 = $19,500; 40x60 =
$28,500. Cost includes concrete,
financing available. 872-0338.
• Bargain Barns: 18x21 steel
carport = $795; 12x31 RV
cover = $1,605; 20x21 garage =
$3,510; 24x31 garage = $5,250.
Financing available. 872-0338.
4.88%
Taxes
611 Highland Parkway • Norman
405-360-8611 • fax: 360-8623
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Farm Pond Pipe, Elbows, Tees, Meter Cans, Arched pipe. We
stock 12” through 120” diameter pipe in lengths of 16, 20, 24,
30 and 40 feet. We can make any size or length.
Delivery is available.
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Classified Advertisements
• Rent to Own Portable
Buildings:
8x12
=
$1,495($74.75/mo); 8x16 =
$1,895 ($94.75/mo); 10x16 =
$2,590 ($129.50/mo). No credit
check. 872-0338.
• Bob’s Dozer Service & Dump
Truck: House pads, dirt, gravel,
sand,
concrete.
Licensed,
bonded & insured. 35yrs
experience. 620-4371.
• Dump truck hauling: cheapest
around, sand, gravel, dirt,
Norman & surrounding area
preferred, deliver &/or haul off,
call for estimate. 501-2099 or
217-2125.
• C&B
Paint
Co:
15yrs
experience, insured interior/
exterior painting, drywall &
texture services, call Cody
for a reasonable yet fair price.
426-5913.
• 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.
• Cemetery plots for sale: in
sunset memorial park Garden
of Apostles lot 600 spaces A &
B, $3200 OBO. 569-2399.
• Computer & Phone Lines:
Off-duty fireman. Installation,
repair, trouble shooting, etc.
245-5502 or 381-2007.
• American Blinds & Shutters:
Off-duty fireman, window
treatments for home or
business. Free estimates. 2455502 or 381-2007.
• Handyman for Hire: off-duty
fireman, remodel, painting,
flooring (tile, laminates, etc),
sheetrock, roofing, siding,
fences, decks, custom made
bookcases, shelving, cabinets,
etc., General home repair: 2455502 or 381-2007.
• Dirt work: tractor, brushhog,
driveways, roads, gravel, sand &
tinhorns. 306-5878.
• Excellent topsoil on sale while
supplies last: $300 (usually
$500), great for gardens &
flower beds, might go fast, 15
tons/12yds. Morgan 501-2099.
• Cute newer brick home: in
Noble tht backs to greenbelt
w/ 3BD/2BA/2C & 2 sheds,
$137,900. Pat w/CB 823-0644.
• New listing: in Crystal Lakes
on .5ac w/ 4BD/3BA, 2 living,
2 dining, 2 car & backs to
greenbelt, beautiful home
for only $270K. Pat w/CB
823-0644.
• New listing: almost 1ac in
Spencer off 52nd & Post for only
$7500. Pat w/CB 823-0644.
• 2BD/1BA home: in downtown
Norman w/carport & fenced
yard, $59,900. Pat w/CB
823-0644.
• 40ac south of hwy 9 & 156th
:w/good views, near Lake
Thunderbird.
Pat
w/CB
823-0644.
• 54ac w/ 40x110ft workshop:
Has electric, gas, water, ponds
& fencing, near hwy 9 & E
of Thunderbird. Pat w/CB
823-0644.
• Disc 12’ tandem steedved: w/
wheels & hydraulic cylinder
lift, Blanchard, $500. Houston,
760-3696.
Hurst Siding Co.
We specialize in using the highest
quality products at a fair price.
Finest installers in the business since 1978
Awnings
Siding
Carports
Guttering
Patio Covers
Windows
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405-364-0098
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• Busy restaurant in E Noble: w/
2ac & includes all equipment
& furnishings, owner wants to
retire & you can take over, only
$139,900. Pat w/CB 823-0644.
• New listing: on 1ac in W
Norman, newer brick home,
over 2K sf, 3BD/2BA/2C
for only $219,900. Pat w/CB
823-0644.
• New listing: only 4mi from
Blanchard & 20min to Norman,
remodeled 2,800sf home w/
beautiful woodwork on 3.5ac,
4BD/2BA/4C, shed & barn,
$215K. Pat w/CB 823-0644.
• New listing: w/6ac in Norman
near 24th & E Lindsey, over 2K sf
w/ 4BD/2BA & barn, all fenced
for horses. Pat w/CB 823-0644.
• New listing: in NW Norman
w/2K sf w/ 4BD/2BA, 2 living &
study, move-in ready, $134,900.
Pat w/CB 823-0644.
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22 July 2015 | Oklahoma Electric Co-op News
Classified Advertisements
Oklahoma Living announces 2016
calendar competition
Oklahoma Living magazine
announces the opening of the 2016
Calendar Contest. Readers will have
the opportunity to win up to $200 and
have their photography published in
the state’s largest subscription-based
monthly publication.
First, readers must take a photo
in Oklahoma. Second, readers may
choose which category is the most
fitting for their photo. Third, readers
may submit entries either online or
via the mail.
Submitted photos will be
considered for the 2016 Photo
Calendar, which will be sold through
Oklahoma Living. There is a $5
entry fee for each photo submitted.
Funds generated from entries and
calendar sales will benefit NRECA
International Foundation, a notfor-profit organization dedicated
to bringing electricity to the world,
one village at a time (Read about
OEC’s Mike Buck’s recent journey to
Haiti with the NRECA International
Foundation on page 6).
One grand-prize winner will
receive $200 and 12 other winners
will receive a gift card. All winning
photos will be published in Oklahoma
Living and the 2016 Photo Calendar.
Entries must be received by August
3, 2015. They may be mailed as 8x10
prints or on a CD. Digital entries
must be high resolution (300 dpi
or greater). Preferred orientation is
horizontal. Mail entries to:
Oklahoma Living Calendar Contest
PO Box 54309
Oklahoma City OK 73154-1309
For more details, visit
www.ok-living.coop/contests.
Oklahoma Living magazine is published
by the Oklahoma Association of Electric
Cooperatives. For more than 65 years,
Oklahoma Living has informed and
educated Oklahoma’s electric consumermembers. Access the interactive digital
edition at www.ok-living.coop.
www.okcoop.org
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District Meetings Notice
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OEC is governed by a nine-person board of trustees that is responsible for establishing the overall policies of
the cooperative. Each trustee is a co-op member who represents one district-the area in which he or she liveswithin the co-op’s service territory and serves a three-year term. Terms are staggered in such a way that only
three trustees are up for election each year.
Meetings are held in the three respective districts for the primary purpose of electing trustees, discussing
cooperative business and sharing information about the electric industry. The dates and locations for this year’s
district meetings are as follows:
District 1-July 20
District 6-July 21 District 9-July 23
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College
3701 South Frontage Road
Moore, Oklahoma
7 p.m.
Washington First Baptist Church
100 South Main Street
Washington, Oklahoma
7 p.m.
Amber-Pocasset High School Cafeteria
401 East Main Street
Amber, Oklahoma
7 p.m.
Notices were sent to members in each of these three districts in late June. Watch for your notice in the mail
and bring it with you to the meeting for registration. If you have any questions about your district meeting,
please call OEC’s member services department at 405-217-6726.