the research to back that belief,” said Justin Grego, Oklahoma Farm

the research to back that belief,” said Justin
Grego, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Safety director.
Dr. Heinz Valtin of Dartmouth Medical
School conducted a literature review to find
the research behind the recommendation for
eight ounces of water eight times per day. He
never found it although he thinks he knows
where the idea originated.
The Food and Nutrition Board of the
National Research Council has recommended
“one milliliter of water for each calorie of food.”
One ounce of water is about 30 milliliters.
If a person consumed around 2,000 calories
per day, their need would be about 67 ounces
of water per day based on this recommendation. That’s pretty close to the 64-ounce
recommendation made in eight glasses of
water eight times per day.
he Food and Nutrition Board has set
Adequate Intakes (AI) for total water
intake. Total water intake includes
water from the food we eat, water in
beverages and drinking water.
For men ages 19 to 30, the AI is 3.7 liters
which is the equivalent of about 15 cups. For
women of the same age the AI is 2.7 liters or
11 cups. This turns out to be more than the
eight cups we have always thought was the
correct amount.
“Keep in mind that AIs are figured based on
actual average intake of men and women who
may have been drinking more than they
actually need. Your need may be more or less.
Another important thing to remember is this
includes fluid from all sources including food,”
said Grego.
If you always thought that the water in
coffee, tea and soda didn’t count toward total
fluid intake, you can rest assured that it does.
The food we eat supplies about 20 percent of
the fluid in a day.
“The bottom line is that most people get
enough water in the food and beverages they
consume throughout the day. Just pay special
attention on the hot days because having
enough fluid in your body helps keep you
cool,” said Grego. “And just because it’s getting
cooler, don’t neglect keeping hydrated.”
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alton Downing of Grove FFA topped the Livestock Judging Contest sponsored by
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee Sept. 12 at the
State Fair of Oklahoma. He scored 538 points out of a possible 550 to win the senior
FFA division. Downing was congratulated by OFB President Mike Spradling and YF&R
Chair Natalie Leads.
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averick Squires of Cleveland County 4-H topped the 4-H division of the Livestock
Judging Contest sponsored by Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and
Ranchers Committee Sept. 12 at the State Fair of Oklahoma. He scored 533 points out
of a possible 550 and was the second highest scorer in the contest. He is
congratulated by YF&R Chair Natalie Leads and OFB President Mike Spradling.
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OFB spotlights loyal legislators
Contest attracts 500
ome 500 youngsters from across
the state participated in the 18th
annual Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s
Young Farmers and Ranchers-sponsored
Livestock Judging Contest at the State
Fair of Oklahoma Sept. 12.
The contest gave youngsters the
opportunity to test their judging skills on
cattle, swine, sheep and goats.
Dalton Downing, a sophomore at
Grove High School, was the high point
individual in the contest, scoring 538 out
of a possible 550 points. He was the first
place winner in the senior FFA division.
Maverick Squires of Cleveland County
4-H was the second highest scoring
individual in the contest, racking up 533
total points. He was the high point
winner in the senior 4-H division.
Kingfisher FFA was the top team in
the contest, scoring 1,572 points to win
the senior FFA division. The Thomas Fay
Custer FFA team took the title in the
junior FFA division.
The Cleveland County 4-H team
topped the senior 4-H division while the
Marshall County 4-H team was the
winner in the junior 4-H division.
Bailey Kliewer of Thomas Fay Custer
FFA was the high point individual in the
junior FFA division, scoring 524 points
out of 550 possible.
Garret Goodwin of Kay County 4-H
was the high point individual in the
junior 4-H division, scoring 528 points
out of a possible 550.
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ith today’s agriculture industry
increasingly threatened by
burdensome regulations, tax
increases and attacks on private property
rights, it’s more important than ever to secure
support from agriculture-friendly legislators at
the Oklahoma State Capitol.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is grateful for those
friends who help to protect the rights and
improve the livelihoods of the state’s farmers
and ranchers. That’s why the organization is
spotlighting its most loyal base in both the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate.
“We have a group of legislators who has
been invaluable to our success,” said OFB
President Mike Spradling. “They not only have
stood by us this legislative session, but have
voted with us 100 percent of the time on our
priority issues. That kind of support is
priceless, and we want to thank them for their
loyalty and support of the rural way of life.”
Following each legislative session, OFB
scores each legislator on how he or she voted
in regard to specific Farm Bureau issues. This
session, the lawmakers’ voting records were
based on priority issues, such as private
property rights, trespass, transfer on death
warranty deed, eminent domain, annexation,
classification of animal waste and limiting
property tax increases.
Fifty-eight Oklahoma legislators voted 100
percent with the OFB on each piece of priority
legislation.
House members include:
• Rep. Larry Glenn, Miami, District 7
• Rep. Tad Jones, Claremore, District 9
• Rep. Steve Martin, Bartlesville, District 10
• Rep. George Faught, Muskogee, District 14
• Rep. Todd Thomsen, Ada, District 25
• Rep. Kris Steele, Shawnee, District 26
• Rep. Shane Jett, Tecumseh, District 27
• Rep. Skye McNiel, Bristow, District 29
• Rep. Mark McCullough, Sapulpa, District 30
• Rep. Lee Denney, Cushing, District 33
• Rep. Terry Ingmire, Stillwater, District 34
• Rep. Rex Duncan, Sand Springs, District 35
• Rep. Ken Luttrell, Ponca City, District 37
• Rep. Dale DeWitt, Braman, District 38
• Rep. Mike Jackson, Enid, District 40
• Rep. John Enns, Waukomis, District 41
• Rep. Lisa Billy, Purcell, District 42
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• Rep. Colby Schwartz, Yukon, District 43
• Rep. Scott Martin, Norman, District 46
• Rep. Susan Winchester, Chickasha, District 47
• Rep. Greg Piatt, Ardmore, District 48
• Rep. Dennis Johnson, Duncan, District 50
• Rep. Ray McCarter, Marlow, District 51
• Rep. David Braddock, Altus, District 52
• Rep. Randy Terrill, Moore, District 53
• Rep. Ryan McMullen, Burns Flat, District 55
• Rep. Phil Richardson, Minco, District 56
• Rep. Jeff Hickman, Dacoma, District 58
• Rep. Rob Johnson, Kingfisher, District 59
• Rep. Gus Blackwell, Goodwell, District 61
• Rep. T.W. Shannon, Lawton, District 62
• Rep. Don Armes, Faxon, District 63
• Rep. Ann Coody, Lawton, District 64
• Rep. Joe Dorman, Rush Springs, District 65
• Rep. Dennis Adkins, Broken Arrow, District 75
• Rep. Ken Miller, Edmond, District 81
• Rep. Randy McDaniel, Oklahoma City,
District 83
• Rep. David Dank, Oklahoma City, District 85
• Rep. Lance Cargill, Harrah, District 96
• Rep. Mike Thompson, Oklahoma City,
District 100
• Rep. Gary Banz, Midwest City, District 101
Senate members include:
• Sen. Brian Bingman, Sapulpa, District 12
• Sen. Patrick Anderson, Enid, District 19
• Sen. David Myers, Ponca City, District 20
• Sen. Mike Johnson, Kingfisher, District 22
• Sen. Ron Justice, Chickasha, District 23
• Sen. Tom Ivester, Sayre, District 26
• Sen. Owen Laughlin, Woodward, District 27
• Sen. John Ford, Bartlesville, District 29
• Sen. Glen Coffee, Oklahoma City, District 30
• Sen. Don Barrington, Lawton, District 31
• Sen. Bill Brown, Broken Arrow, District 36
• Sen. Mike Schulz, Altus, District 38
• Sen. Brian Crain, Tulsa, District 39
• Sen. Cliff Branan, Oklahoma City, District 40
• Sen. Clark Jolley, Edmond, District 41
• Sen. Kathleen Wilcoxson, Oklahoma City,
District 45
• Sen. Todd Lamb, Edmond, District 47
“With this outstanding group of legislators,
we can depend on reliable and consistent
support for Oklahoma agriculture, for farm and
ranch families and for rural communities,”
Spradling said. “We are all grateful to have them
on our side.”
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New Investigative
Services enjoys first
year success
klahoma Department of Agriculture,
Food and Forestry’s Investigative
Services Division recovery of nearly
$140,000 in property and filing of 34 counts of
charges related to agricultural theft charges
marks the biggest case solved to date by
the division.
Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Terry
Peach said the success of the 12-month investigation proves the addition of former Oklahoma
Highway Patrol Deputy Chief Mike Grimes as
leader of the division was a sound decision.
“Mike Grimes has brought leadership,
investigative experience and training we
needed to help our investigators grow into
more efficient law enforcement professionals,”
he said. “The division has investigated and
closed three times more incidents over the
past year than ever before.”
Two additional full-time investigators were
added this year to help expand the division’s
investigative area statewide, Peach added.
ODAFF investigators are now available for all
77 counties.
Grimes said training has improved within
his division but adds that the investigators’
hard work and cooperation with other law
enforcement agencies deserve recognition.
“David Spears and Jimmy Smith deserve
special recognition for their efforts,”
Grimes said. “They each put in a great deal of
time and hard work to solve this crime and
that is what it takes to close cases and
prosecute offenders.”
Several individuals have been charged in
the case at this time but more people could
face charges in the future. 9605510
“Our investigation is not over at this time
as we have other leads which could implicate
more subjects,” Grimes said. “This is often the
nature of this sort of crime.”
Six horses, two trailers, equine equipment
and jewelry were recovered. The investigation
covered Carter, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Okfuskee
and Oklahoma counties.
Rural and agricultural crimes can be
particularly difficult to solve as they are often
not discovered until well after the fact and are
rarely witnessed.
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“We strive to resolve every case reported
but the nature of the crimes we investigate
make it difficult in many instances,” Grimes
notes. “We continue to assist county sheriff’s
departments and other agencies and hope
that as we become more widely known people
will learn to contact us for assistance for any
rural crimes.
“Most of our cases are livestock, timber or
equipment thefts and arson but we’re
prepared to investigate other agricultural
crimes as well,” he said.
SUNUP television
returns to OETA
or nearly two decades, SUNUP helped
Oklahoma’s agricultural producers start
their day off right. The show returned to
OETA Oct. 4 with a new look, a new crew and
a renewed purpose: to help Oklahoma farmers
and ranchers get the most out of their
agricultural operations.
The news magazine format of the program
includes the latest in market analysis and
features stories on the multiple facets of
agriculture and natural resources.
Robert E. Whitson, vice president, dean
and director of Oklahoma State University’s
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural
Resources, said the program provides an
exciting opportunity for OSU to have a positive
impact on the people of Oklahoma.
“Agriculture is the backbone of this state,
and we’re here to do whatever we can to make
a difference in the lives of our producers,”
Whitson said. “From cattle producers to wheat
growers to all other crop and livestock
producers, SUNUP will feature informative
segments to help each farmer and rancher in
his or her own operation.”
Clinton Griffiths, an Oklahoma State
alumnus in agricultural communications,
serves as host of the show. He returns to his
alma mater with great enthusiasm for this
new program.
“One aspect of the show will focus on howto and do-it-yourself techniques for everyday
life on the farm or ranch,” Griffiths said. “The
SUNUP crew plans to travel around the state
to cover all components of agriculture and
their impact on Oklahoma.”
Produced by the Division of Agricultural
Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma
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State University, SUNUP will air at 7:30 a.m.
each Saturday morning on OETA channels
throughout the state.
USDA announces
proposed rule
on downer cattle
he U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) has announced a proposed
rule to amend the federal meat
inspection regulations to initiate a complete
ban on the slaughter of cattle that become
non-ambulatory after initial inspection by
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
inspection program personnel.
This proposed rule follows the
announcement by Secretary of Agriculture Ed
Schafer to remove the provision that states
that FSIS inspection program will determine
the disposition of cattle that become nonambulatory disabled after they have passed
ante-mortem, before slaughter, inspection on
a case-by-case basis. Under the proposed rule,
all cattle that are non-ambulatory disabled at
any time prior to slaughter, including those
that become non-ambulatory disabled after
passing ante-mortem inspection, will be
condemned and properly disposed of.
“To maintain consumer confidence in the
food supply, eliminate further
misunderstanding of the rule and, ultimately,
to make a positive impact on the humane
handling of cattle, I believe it is sound policy
to simplify this matter by initiating a
complete ban on the slaughter of downer
cattle,” said Secretary Schafer.
FSIS published the final rule, “Prohibition
of the Use of Specified Risk Materials for
Human Food and Requirements for the
Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Disabled
Cattle; Prohibition of the Use of Certain
Stunning Devices Used To Immobilize Cattle
During Slaughter,” (SRM final rule). The SRM
final rule allowed a case-by-case reinspection
of cattle to address the rare situations where
an animal that is deemed by FSIS as fit for
human food at ante-mortem inspection
subsequently suffers an acute injury.
Under the proposed rule, cattle that
become non-ambulatory disabled from an
acute injury after ante-mortem inspection
will no longer be eligible to proceed to
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slaughter as “U.S. Suspects.” Instead, FSIS
inspectors will tag these cattle as “U.S.
condemned” and prohibit these animals from
proceeding to slaughter. Establishments will
be required to notify FSIS personnel when
cattle become disabled after passing antemortem inspection.
Of the nearly 34 million cattle that were
slaughtered in 2007, less than 1,000 cattle
that were re-inspected were actually
approved by the veterinarian for slaughter.
This represents less than 0.003 percent of
cattle slaughtered annually.
Conservation Commission initiates
carbon program in state
he Oklahoma Conservation Commission
has initiated a Carbon Sequestration
Certification Program. The program is
designed to assist Oklahoma landowners and
companies to take advantage of opportunities
created by recently-established national and
global carbon markets.
Gov. Brad Henry approved rules for the
carbon program on July 3.
The carbon program is the first of its kind
in the nation. The Conservation Commission
will certify and verify emission offsets in an
effort to protect buyers and sellers.
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“What the Conservation Commission has
done is create an added layer of assurance
that buyers of CO2 offsets are getting what
they pay for and offset providers are selling a
high quality product that did not harm water,
soil, or air quality,” said Stacy Hansen, director
of the carbon program.
“We also want the public to understand
that the state is not buying or selling carbon
offsets. We have merely set standards and
protocols to assure a quality product for those
who are.”
Any offset that goes through the voluntary
program and meets criteria is eligible to
become a State Verified Offset and may then
be marketed as such. Carbon offsets that meet
quality standards and carry the state’s
certification are expected to be valued more
highly and as a result may be worth more
money when sold.
The Conservation Commission expects to
begin accepting applications for the program
in the fall.
Carbon markets have been established as a
way to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Many companies are already taking steps to
reduce or offset their emissions, and they are
paying to do so. Others are buying up offsets in
hopes of using or selling them at a profit
should the price of carbon rise higher.
An emission offset occurs when greenhouse
gases are removed from the atmosphere and
stored in vegetation, soil, or underground. For
example, trees take in CO2 during
photosynthesis so a certain number of trees
can offset a certain amount of CO2 by storing
it in their trunks, roots, and soil.
Grasslands and soils under no-till
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agriculture also store more carbon than
degraded lands or soils under conventional
tillage. Carbon can also be stored deep
underground in geologic formations.
The burgeoning demand for emission
reductions and offsets is driving up the price
of carbon, which topped $7 per metric ton in
2008, twice what it was last year.
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Scientists are cracking
the genetic code of weeds
hen scientists identified the function
of the 25,000 or so genes that make
up human DNA, they unleashed a
new wave of innovation in healthcare that is
allowing physicians to tailor the treatment of
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diseases for better outcomes. The same type of
genetic research is helping scientists do battle
on a very different front – learning how to
better control the invasive weeds that harm
crops, reduce harvests and impact our ability
to feed a growing world population.
“By bringing the same research principles
used in the analysis of human DNA to the
plant world, molecular biologists are
developing a better understanding of how
weeds work and how to control them more
effectively,” said Nilda Burgos, a weed
physiologist in the Department of Crop, Soil
and Environmental Science at the University
of Arkansas. “We also hope to use what we
learn about the genetic traits of weeds to
determine how we can help food crops thrive
under environmental stresses and poor
growing conditions, just as weeds do.”
One leading example of the impact of
molecular research involves work underway
on weedy red rice (Oryza sativa), a
troublesome weed that plagues rice crops
around the globe. An estimated six out of 10
rice fields in the southern U.S. alone are
infested with weedy red rice, resulting in
hundreds of millions of dollars in losses
annually due to reduced yields.
Researchers have discovered that weedy
red rice absorbs more nitrogen than the rice
cultivated for food. This means that when
nitrogen-rich fertilizers are applied to an
infested field, the weed robs nutrients from
the crop and grows even bigger.
“As a next step, we hope to determine
which weed genes cause the weedy rice to use
more nitrogen than rice,” Burgos said. “If we
can narrow that down, perhaps we can learn
how to make crops more nitrogen efficient and
produce higher yields. In the meantime, the
practical lesson for farmers and gardeners is
to control weeds so they don’t steal the
fertilizer meant for crops.”
Similar research is helping scientists with
the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
explore the impact of dormancy in weedy rice,
leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) and other weeds.
“When seeds and vegetative buds are in a
resting period, they are far harder to control,”
said Mike Foley, research leader for the
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, Plant
Science Research Unit. “By identifying the
genetic triggers that keep seeds from germinating, we hope to find clues that will help us
develop more effective control measures.”
Though research on weed genes is taking
off in labs around the world, much remains to
be done.
“Ongoing molecular research into the
genetic code of weeds is crucial,” said Lee Van
Wychen, director of science policy for the
Weed Science Society of America. “By
understanding more about the characteristics
of weeds – both the good and the bad – we
can identify new opportunities not only for
agriculture, but for use in other fields, such as
medical science.”
For more information on genetic weed
research, visit www.wssa.net, or contact the
Weed Science Society of America at
202-746-4686.
The Weed Science Society of America, a
nonprofit professional society, was founded in
1956 to encourage and promote the
development of knowledge concerning weeds
and their impact on the environment. The
Weed Science Society of America promotes
research, education and extension outreach
activities related to weeds, provides sciencebased information to the public and policy
makers, and fosters awareness of weeds and
their impacts on managed and natural
ecosystems.
Ward Group honors
Farm Bureau Life
arm Bureau Life Insurance Company
recently received notification that it is
one of the 2008 “Ward’s 50.”
Annually, Ward Group, a leading provider of
benchmarking and best practices services to
the insurance industry, analyzes the financial
performance of more than 900 life-health
insurance companies domiciled in the United
States and identifies the top performers in
each segment.
Each of the top 50 companies is awarded
the “Ward’s 50” Seal and their names are listed
as the “Ward's 50 Top Performers” for the year.
This marks the 12th consecutive year Farm
Bureau Life has received this recognition.
According to Ward Group, the primary
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objective in determining the Ward’s 50 is to compare the companies’ performance as a group
with the rest of the insurance industry. Comparisons based on benchmarks set by Ward's
50 companies are available in Ward's Results®.
Ward Group has conducted the analysis
since 1991. The analysis in Ward's Results® is a
financial analysis of the insurance industry
conducted independently of the Ward Group
annual benchmarking programs.
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force, the companies affiliated with the Farm
Bureau Financial Services brand underwrite,
market and distribute a broad range of
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Oklahoma and 14 other states.
2008 Farm Bill
Overview
he Food, Conservation, and Energy Act
of 2008, enacted into law in June 2008,
will govern the bulk of federal
agriculture and related programs for the next
five years.
Its 15 titles include administrative and
funding authorities for programs that cover
income and commodity price support, farm
credit, and risk management; conservation
though land retirement, stewardship of land
and water resources, and farmland protection;
food assistance and agricultural development
efforts abroad and promotion of international
access to American farm products; food
stamps, domestic food distribution, and
nutrition initiatives; rural community and
economic development initiatives, including
regional development, rural energy efficiency,
water and waste facilities, and access to
broadband technology; research on critical
areas of the agricultural and food sector;
accessibility and sustainability of forests;
encouraging production and use of
agricultural and rural renewable energy
sources; and initiatives for attracting and
retaining beginning and socially
disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
Among the Act’s Provisions: The 2008 Farm
Act continues many of the commodity
programs introduced in recent farm
legislation, adjusting payment levels and
eligibility, while introducing a new average
crop revenue election program.
The Act introduces a permanent disaster
assistance program and adjusts some details
of the long-standing crop insurance program.
Provisions for beginning and socially
disadvantaged farmers and ranchers
consistently provide enhanced support across
most of the titles in the legislation.
New titles provide for horticultural crops
and organic agriculture and for the livestock
and poultry sector.
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
continues with increased mandatory funding,
and pest and disease management provisions
authorize annually increasing funds for early
detection and risk mitigation.
Funding is increased and new programs
established to support producers transitioning
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to organic agriculture, to tailor conservation
programs to organic practices, and to
increase research into organic agriculture,
including for increased data collection.
Livestock mandatory reporting expands and
country-of-origin labeling continues, with
some additional commodities added.
New rules governing hog and poultry
production contracts and meat and poultry
plant food safety are introduced.
Conservation provisions emphasize and
expand working land conservation and
environmental practices, including the new
Conservation Stewardship Program, which
redesigns and expands the previous
Conservation Security Program. Wetland
restoration and farmland preservation
programs continue, as do land retirement
programs, although at reduced funding levels.
The Credit Title adds new conservation
loans, and the Forestry Title includes
provisions for emergency private forest
restoration.
Benefits and eligibility increase for the
Food Stamp Program (FSP), renamed the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP) beginning in 2009.
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
and farmers’ market and food distribution
programs also receive increased funding.
The Trade title repeals several export
assistance programs, while continuing and
expanding market development programs.
Provisions increase international food
assistance and authorize a small pilot
program for local or regional purchase and
distribution of emergency international
food assistance.
Rural development programs continue to
emphasize business and economic
development and enhanced infrastructure,
especially for health care and
communications systems.
Value-added agricultural activities,
including renewable energy and locally and
regionally produced agricultural products also
receive greater attention. Coordination of
agricultural research, education, and
extension programs is reorganized through a
new National Institute for Food and
Agriculture and most research funding
becomes competitively awarded.
New research initiatives are established for
specialty and organic crops, bioenergy,
nutrition, and honey bees and other pollinators.
The Energy Title expands existing programs
and adds a number of new ones to encourage
production, use, and development of biobased
and other renewable energy sources.
The 2008 Farm Act also includes a
number of tax provisions, including several
related to biofuels. Among these are a
temporary production tax credit for cellulosic
biofuels, reduction in the tax credit for
ethanol after the Renewable Fuel Standard
for ethanol is reached.
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1. Paid/requested outside-county mail subscriptions stated on
Form 3541 (average no. copies each issue during preceding 12
months): 149,322 (no. copies of single issue published nearest
to filing date): 157,449
2. Paid in-county subscriptions (average no. copies each issue during
preceding 12 months): 0 (no. copies of single issue published
nearest to filing date): 0
3. Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales,
and other non-USPS paid distribution (average no. copies each
issue during preceding 12 months): 0 (no. copies of single issue
published nearest to filing date): 0
4. Other classes mailed through the USPS (average no. copies each
issue during preceding 12 months): 0 (no. copies of single issue
published nearest to filing date): 0
C. Total paid and/or requested circulation (average no. copies each issue
during preceding 12 months): 149,322 (no. copies of single issue
published nearest to filing date): 157,449
D. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail)
1. Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County (average no. copies each
issue during preceding 12 month): 814 (no. copies of single issue
published nearest to filing date): 814
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4. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or
other means) (average no. copies each issue during preceding 12
months): 200 (no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing
date): 200
E. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (average no. copies each issue
during preceding 12 months): 1,014 (no. copies of single issue
published nearest to filing date): 1,014
F. Total distribution (average no. copies each issue during preceding 12
months): 150,335 (no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing
date): 158,463
G. Copies not distributed (average no. copies each issue during
preceding 12 months): 0 (no. copies of single issue published nearest
to filing date): 0
H. Total (average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months):
150,336 (no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date):
158,463
I. Percent Paid and/or requested circulation (average no. copies each
issue during preceding 12 months): 99.3% (no. copies of single issue
published nearest to filing date): 99.3%
I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete.
— Mike Nichols
Oklahoma Country • Fall 2008 • 37
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Classifieds
AUTOMOTIVE
Gas saver – ’89 Honda Accord, automatic, 35 mpg, VGC,
$2,000 OBO. 918-289-8029.
’60 Ford 2-ton truck w/16-ft. steel bed, needs minor
repair. 405-224-4415, 313-1581.
’95 Pontiac formula Firebird, P/W, P/L, auto, leather,
one of a kind, 42,000, garage kept, nice car, $7,500.
405-899-7919.
’92 Dodge customized van, V6, auto, cold air, alum.
wheels/running boards, seats 5, picture window, adult
owned, 79K, $2,250 OBO. 405-381-4175.
’71 Mercury Cougar, 63K, XR7, 351 Clev. engine, 2-tone
white/maroon, $6,000. 918-290-0301, 290-1662.
’59 Chevy Apache, 3-speed on column, receipts
available on all work. 405-899-4719.
’89 Chevy S-10 pickup, $800 OBO. Min Pin pups, $400
each, APR registered. Miami, 918-540-3480.
’64 1/2 Mustang conv., rare, dark blue white top, blue
seats, 6-cyl., auto, good glass tires, body-show winner,
$16,500 OBO. Sprio, 918-962-2064.
’85 Honda Shadow motorcycle, $1,500 OBO. 405-2651974, 313-4657.
’65 Chevy 1/2-ton pickup, custom cab, 283, LWB, big
back window, 4-speed, good tires/brakes, runs-drives
very good, plus 2 parts trucks, $2,700. 580-658-2207
after 5 p.m.
’26 Model T Ford speedster, rebuilt engine, new radiator,
$6,500; ’27 Graham Bros. truck, $4,600. 580-363-0599.
Classic – ’66 T-Bird, 428, restored, autumn maple, white
top, $10,000 OBO. 580-868-2256.
’99 Silverado 250 4x4 crew cab, $10,500; ’79 CK 20 Chevy
4x4, FB, 350, 4-speed, $2,000; Farmall 186 hydro,
burned, good hydro, $3,500; ’90 Lincoln Towncar, runs,
$300. 918-967-8435.
’76 Chevy Cheyenne 20, VGC, 3/4-ton, 350 auto, HD
towing package, 89K, has telescopic Alaskan camper
w/kitchen, sleeps 2, $4,500. 918-664-6910.
’91 Lexus LS400, $6,700; ’03 F-150 ext. cab, $8,500; ’94
F250 4x4, 7.3 turbo, flatbed, tool boxes, 125K, $7,500.
Sulphur, 580-618-1242.
’88 Chevy 1-ton, 454, 4-speed, PS, flat bed, runs good,
$2,700 OBO; 30x50 bolt up building, never used, $7,950,
but might trade for classic car; 1020 JD, 5-ft. Brushog,
$4500. 405-672-0048.
Gray fiberglass Astro topper, like new, originally $1,000,
asking $600. 918-534-1154.
’66 Mustang, runs, new tires, wheels, all new parts,
primed red, needs paint, $5,500; ’55 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. HT, 51K, complete original car needs restoration,
$4,500; ’66 Toronado, new engine, good body, needs
interior work, $500. 405-257-2940.
’85 Toyota, needs engine, decent body, tool body, $650;
13’L5’W3’H trailer, $425. 405-382-0589.
Camper shell fits LWB Chevy or Dodge, $750; 4 Politron auto
waterers (no electric required), $150 each. 918-342-2481.
’95 Chevy truck 3/4 ton extended cab 4x4, turbo diesel,
camper, runs good, clean, good condition, $7,000 OBO.
918-256-5918.
’96 Chevy Suburban w/Regency package, K1500 4x4,
156 K, custom wheels, all leather, wood interior, good
condition, $3,500 firm. 918-855-5158 anytime.
pack wheels, always shedded, excellent condition,
$5,200. 405-964-2684.
6’7” x 8 1/2’ steel bed w/headache rack for 3/4-ton
pickup, 5th wheel drop hitch, $700. 405-313-9084.
Jacobs wind generator, 3,000 watts, excellent condition.
405-760-4446, 567-3750.
Drag-behind 6-ft. cut Brushog, $300; 2 lots at Floral
Haven in Tulsa, $500 each. 918-479-2575, 864-3531.
Creep feeder, bought new Nov. ’07, used 4 months, 3-ton
capacity, $1,800. 918-638-9103.
Old David Bradley, needs work, has plow, disc, blade, air
comp., sickle mower, chisel, $200; Korcher pressure washer,
3.75 Briggs, 1,500 psi, needs trigger, $100. 918-762-3430.
Befco finish mower, $5,200; TR3 Arena rake/drag,
$3,000; Portable horse stocks; $750. 405-784-1349.
565A Hesston baler, 12-340 rotary type Hesston swather,
$10,000 each, cash only. 405-478-8625, cell 623-5027.
Modified sides self-propelled pecan harvester, only 6
ever built, highly maneuverable, fast, efficient pickup,
always shedded, ready for work, $12,500. 405-277-3503.
Antique machinery – MM loose hay loader, pull combine, IH ’60 pickup, Chevy ’30s truck to restore, MF selfpropelled combine, 15-ft. pickup reel. 580-446-5434.
JD 4020, last model made, JD loader, real clean tractor.
405-785-2597.
Used pole barn roofing sheet metal, 3x15, have 7 sheets,
5 years old, good condition, $150 for all. 405-381-4175.
Storage trailers, empty or filled with square bales of
prairie or Bermuda, delivery available; also ’74 Chevy 1ton; ’94 Chevy 2-ton on propane. 405-258-6559.
24-ft. aluminum stock trailers, excellent condition. 35 RGN,
50-ton low-boy trailers; Vermeer tree spade. 580-983-2453.
4,000 ft. of 6 5/8” pipe/casing, $10 per foot; 1”, 1 1/4”
fiberglass post for hi-tensile electric fence; other pipe,
sucker rods. 405-627-3920.
New DR Brush Cutter, never used, electric start, 17HP
Kawasaki engine, paid $2,900 sell for $1,500. 918-9457297, 448-0035.
504 Farmall WF, PS, tork amplifier, diesel, new pump,
injectors, brakes, $5,500 OBO. 918-486-8028, 625-1676.
Bushog brand 3-point 6-ft. disk in good condition, $375.
918-723-4603.
Preifert barns, fencing – from panels to chutes to dog
pens. We can design your ranch to ranchette. Roy
Rodrick, 580-695-2195.
’08 Gooseneck brand trailer, 32 ft., 3 gates, excellent
condition. 918-639-8221.
Wako 10-shank NH3 grass applicator, exc., $4,500;
Elston 3-point gopher machine, $800. 405-850-1005.
384 Leyland 62 HP; JD 401B LP, 50 HP, $3,800 each; oneway disc plow, $350; combine header trailer, $250. 405391-3688, 850-7451.
3-point farm equipment – gin pole, $75; spring harrow
(chisel plow), $125; box blade, $175; single gang disc
plow, $100; trencher, $50; or $500 for all. 580-795-5907.
10-ft. dirt speed mover on hyd.; two-wheel hay bale
spike hauler, crank cable type, pull behind pickup or
tractor. 580-849-2161.
’60 GMC COE wheat truck; ’38 McCormick Deering
tractor w/dozer blade; ’46 Ford sedan parts car; ’54
Chevy wheat truck; ’47 Chevy Fleetmaster & parts car.
580-541-3655.
FARM EQUIPMENT
LIVESTOCK
SPIDEL WEED WIPER. #1 Herbicide applicator for
weed control. All sizes available. Recovers in stock.
ATV mounting bracket, and Quality carts. www.
acrsales.com or 1-800-544-1546 or 405-321-7843.
’02 JD 450 13-ft. grain drill, 7.5 spacing, double-disk,
Miniature horses, cart, harness, nylon halters, show
and pet quality horses. 405-381-4500.
Corriente roping steers, heifers, ready to rope, one bull
ready to go to work. 405-214-8772.
Reg. Missouri Foxtrotter stallion, 4 years old, deep red,
38 • Oklahoma Country • Fall 2008
14/2 hands, great disposition, bloodlines. 918-653-3751.
Low birth weight Shorthorn bull, roan, very gentle,
$4,000. 580-889-6595.
Mares, geldings miniatures, great confirmation, reg.
AMHR. 405-454-0945.
Reg. Black Angus bulls, cows, bred heifers due this fall,
also reg. Polled Hereford bulls, pairs. 580-513-2853.
Okla. Bred Thoroughbreds, yearlings, 2-, 3- and 4-yearold race prospects, excellent confirmation, bloodlines.
580-338-6430.
Beefmaster bulls, females, developed on forage, bred
for the 6 essentials, foundation genetics, practical
cattle with proven performance. Simon Creek
Beefmasters, 580-668-2523.
Maine show steer, heifer prospects, also lbw bulls
available. We’ve been raising winning genetics more than
22 years. Brower Land & Cattle, Anadarko, 405-933-2007.
12-year-old Paint gelding, black/white, 14 hands, good
with kids. 405-380-8898, 380-2315.
Serviceable age Angus bulls, 3 donkeys, cleaned seed
wheat 2137 Endurance, Overley, 2174, Jagger, small
square wheat straw. 405-381-4307.
Butcher lambs, $1.50/lb., processing available for
additional fee. All lambs raised on rotational grass
management, no meds given, wormed only as needed,
flock is vet check, state inspected. Shadow J Ranch,
918-606-1456.
Blonde Aquitane bull, young, polled, purebred but no
papers, would like to trade or sell. Looking for heavyduty bumper pull trailer. 918-786-7880.
Reg. Polled Hereford cow-calf pairs, calves by son of
PW Victor Boomer P606, ’08 American Hereford
spring sire. 580-332-2468.
Reg. Morgan horses, stallions, mares, geldings, work,
show or pleasure, all ages, colors, very reasonable. 405865-2765, 473-0448.
Reg. Limousin bulls and heifers, bred and open. Black
polled, top genetics, calving ease, gentle. Wildhorse
Valley, 405-279-3398, 408-6166.
15 black heifers, $1,000 each; Longhorn bull, $2,000.
580-313-0042 after 9 p.m.
APHA 4-year-old gelding, 2-year-old stallion, 3 yearling
fillies, 7 weanlings. Black/white, sorrel/white, solid
blacks, excellent lineage, easy to handle, fair prices.
405-262-8499.
Black Simmental bulls, weaning to breeding age,
prices start at $850; also a few heifers. 580-258-0080.
Purebred Longhorn herd dispersal – bull, cow-calf pairs,
ropers, fresh, lots of black and white. 405-399-2333.
Black bulls – ready to breed, Angus and Angus cross.
L7 Angus Farm, 405-222-3756.
Horses – ponies, Quarter Horses, show horses. Go to
SpencerLivestockOK.com or Yellow28Farms.com
MISCELLANEOUS
APPRAISAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Earn $65,000/yr part time. Farm Equipment
and Livestock appraisal training and certification. Agricultural background required.
Classroom or Home Study courses available.
(800) 488-7570. www.amagappraisers.com
TURTLE & BREAM Traps. Traps that really
TURTLE & BREAM Traps. Traps that really work.
Free Brochure. Smith Mfg., 5896 Nuthatcher Rd.,
Gilmer, TX 75645 smithmfg@aol.com
Meat Grinders, Cubers, Butcher Supplies, Catalog
$2.00. Home Processor, 4501 Ledan Rd. Ext.,
Gainsville, GA. 30506, 770-535-7381, www.HomeProcessor.Com
SUSPENDERS WITH PATENTED “No-Slip Clip.”
Free Catalog. 800-700-4515, www.suspenders.com
Gem H7000 organ, great shape. 405-265-1974 after 6
p.m. but not after 10 p.m.
Pecan cleaner w/inspection table, 11 HP Honda motor,
2-inch hitch for mobility, $3,000. 918-335-0085.
Like new Boflex extreme, less than 6 months old, used
4 times, all paperwork (warranty/instructions), video,
arm & leg attachments included, no flaws, $650 OBO
(paid $1,000). 405-973-4066.
Longhorn beef, grass fed, low cholesterol, low fat, no
steroids, no growth hormones, $1.15/lb. on the hoof &
processing. Coneshark Ranch, Wynnewood, 405-2382525, 926-0427.
Ridged 535 pipe, bolt threading machine, stand
w/wheels, lockable storage cabinet, 1/2 2-in. nipple
chucks, $2,100. 405-348-9148.
Gram’s Tasteful Memories cookbook, 434 recipes,
homebred, lye soap, sourdough bread, chocolate gravy,
angel food pie. 918-789-2726.
Bermuda hay, small square, large square, large round,
all horse quality, some large round ’07 crop Bermuda
mix. 580-855-2493.
Small engine repair, 18 years experience, for all your onroad, off-road toys, low rates, quick turn around. 918489-2882.
Safe rooms, 10+ sizes available, 3 sizes storm shelters,
all concrete. 580-603-0063.
Old collectable postage stamps, 95% of face value. 580925-2443.
3 HP Johnson outboard, very good condition, sell or
trade for guns, etc. 580-233-8437.
Texoma “T” striper guide service, Lake Texoma fishing
guide Sterling Smith. Kids 12 & under fish free. 800-4902986, striperfishingtexoma.com
Work from home. Core4wellness.com/bowhunter, 580317-5552.
20.7 cu.ft. upright GE freezer, 4 shelves, exc. condition,
$375. 405-373-3212, 381-3640.
Christmas craft show, 66 booths, Nov. 8, 9-4, Morris High
School gym. For info, call 918-474-3487.
Meat slicing machine, US Berkel, US Slicing Machine
Co., model 1700, 14-inch circular blade, 33-inch metal
stand, $400. Tulsa, 918-269-3459.
Hardly used 13-ft. trampoline in exc. condition, has
netted sides, you move, $100. 405-301-6944.
Need more income, PT or FT. Work your own home
business by internet, email, our leads, Christian based,
exception training. Learn more at maximumsuccess
.com/treagesser
Mixed seasonal wood, some hardwood split and limbs,
$35 per rick. 918-456-4001, leave message.
’26 Vose & Sons upright piano, cabinet refinished, $600.
918-343-1107.
’95 WHCM clean. For info, call 580-563-9470.
Crochet names or holidays, $4 per letter. 580-563-9470.
Longaberger – buy or sell – great extra income. Paula
at 918-830-9952 or shop 24/7 at longaberger.com/
paulasmith1
New still in the box neo-angle corner shower kit, $300;
Armstrong 24x48 suspended ceiling tiles, grid garber.
580-402-4277.
Air purifiers by EcoQuest, $200 discount. 405-275-3134.
Complete LP system for 400 Ford engine or smaller,
plus 80-gal. propane tank, $150. 580-594-2483.
Beautiful rustic dining table, seats 8, $450; king size
rustic headboard, $150; both excellent condition. 580220-70038.
2-piece buffet base w/China top, light in top, China
hutch w/3 glass shelves at top, 3 drawers/2 doors on
bottom. 580-938-2980.
500-gal. propane tanks, $525; rebuilt, warranty 250-gal.,
$325; other sizes, conditions available. 405-375-4189,
bltanks.com
Hay – Bermuda, crabgrass, Johnsongrass, forage test,
1,000-lb. round 4x5 1/2. Hwy 51 access, 115 tons,
$35/bale. Tahlequah, 918-675-1875.
Stanley Home Products, Fuller Brush. Degreasers, all
purpose cleaners, brushes, mops, brooms, vitamins,
wood products, gels, oxys, personal products, hair
brushes, lotions, colognes, bath brushes, feet lotions.
580-497-2249.
Kelly’s Monuments, 1800 W. Main, Henryetta 74437.
Full service shop, great selection, low prices, check us
out. 918-652-7248.
PETS
AKC Maltese pups, $400. 580-796-2939.
Bloodhounds, AKC, 10 weeks, red, 2 male, 2 female,
S/W, asking $300. 405-612-4427, 258-6371.
AKC Dachunds, longhair, smooth, CKC Scottish
Terriers, wheaten & brindle, all current on shots,
dewormings, $200-$350. 580-369-5214.
AKC Bichon Frise pups, adorable, small snowballs, pop,
S&W males, females, $300. 405-214-7857.
AKC reg. Pomerian pups, shots and wormed, male $100
each, sable & black, very playful. 580-927-2259, 927-0745.
AKC, ACA Chihuahua breeding stock, $250 each, up to
date shots, 2-4 years, small to extra small, apple and
deer. 405-567-2896.
AKC Shih Tzu pups, small, have pedigree, gold & white,
brindle & white, $150 to $200 cash. 918-626-3860.
REAL ESTATE
Business opportunity in Cheyenne, 4-bedroom home
w/unique gift shops, antique mall, 2 studios. 580-497-2802.
3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-story rock/cedar home on 10
acres, pasture partly cleared, Talihina, $140,000 OBO.
918-567-4350, 448-8605.
150 acres overlooking Arbuckles, 1/2 mile from I-35, 3bedroom home, several barns, corrals, hydraulic
squeeze chute, will divide. 580-223-9399.
Lake Altus area home w/beautiful view of mountains, 2bedroom, 2-bath, den, large great room, custom
cabinets, large front porch/back patio. 580-706-0096.
10 acres w/1,650 sq.ft. home, 3-bedroom, 1 1/2-bath,
CHA, cellar, double garage, pond, fenced, pastured,
NRC school district. 405-275-9060.
SE OK 160-acre ranch, 3-bedroom, 2-bath house, pond,
barn, 400 sq.ft. office building, 15 miles to Beavers Bend
Park Broken Bow Lake, $400,000. 580-420-3516.
160 acres cultivated farmland, northwest of Stratford,
great house site, crop basis for farm programs, paved
road, rural water, electric. 405-623-7769.
40 acres in Ozarks, has creek, hunter’s paradise, close
to western Grove, Ark., $2,400/acre. ’46 Chevy 1 1/2-ton
truck, will run, $4,950. 405-612-4938.
138 acres grassland, 17-acre pond, recreation, hunting,
electric, rural water near, 1.5 miles of I-35, 2.7 miles of
Perry, building sites, located between OKC and Wichita,
$300,000. 580-336-5172.
Small farm, 22 fenced acres, 5-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath
brick home, poll, 4-bay shop, SE McCurtain County.
580-245-2912, 212-7972.
’01 Solitare manufactured home, 1,848 sq.ft., 4bedroom, 2 1/2-bath, located near Spencer Creek Cove
on Lake Oolagah, 2.5 acres, 30x40x12 metal shop. 918605-8219.
3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,424 sq.ft. house, 1,500 sq.ft. shop,
40 acres, 2 ponds, fresh remodel, 5 min. Seminole, 30
min. Shawnee, priced to sell. 918-625-6121, 482-1322.
40 acres Bethel Acres w/3,000+ sq.ft. home w/4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sun room, 2-car garage, barn and pond,
40 additional acres can be purchased. 918-623-0200.
Horse property, nice home on 20 acres, indoor arena,
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Oklahoma Country • Fall 2008 • 39
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Kitchen
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH BEEF & VEGETABLES
• 1 pound Certified Angus
Beef ® sirloin tip steak,
cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup grated
Parmesan cheese
• 1 16-ounce package stir-fry
blend frozen vegetables,
thawed and drained
• 1 9-ounce package refrigerated angel hair pasta
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Heat oil in medium-sized skillet, brown beef and minced garlic for 2-3
minutes. Add vegetable blend and stir-fry just until vegetables are hot, about
3 minutes. Mix Parmesan cheese and parsley. Divide mixture into 2 equal
parts. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss with 1/2 of
cheese/parsley mixture and milk. Divide pasta evenly among 4 plates.
Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley.
Serve immediately.
PEPPER & PINEAPPLE PORK STEW
• 4 top loin pork chops, cut
into 1-inch cubes
Serves 4
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 8-ounce can pineapple
chunks in juice, drained
and juice reserved
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded & cut into 1-inch pieces
Brown pork cubes in hot skillet if desired (optional). Mix pork, carrots,
broth and teriyaki in 3 1/2-quart slow cooker; cover and cook on low for 7-8
hours. Mix cornstarch with reserved pineapple juice; stir into pork mixture.
Stir in pineapple and green pepper. Cover and cook on high 15 minutes or
until thickened and bubbly.
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near shopping mall, Expo Center and I-40, $260,000.
Shawnee, 405-275-2225.
Home at 914 N. 19th, Enid, 2-3 bedroom, 1-2 living
rooms, 1 bath, 8 fenced wooded lots, CA, 2 gas
fireplaces, well, storm cellar, patio, landscaped, steel
siding, new roof and appliances, $69,950. 580-237-0950,
cell 785-231-8322.
Fixer upper, 25 acres north of Tahlequah, 4,000 sq.ft.
home, needs TLC, some pasture. Cochran & Associates,
Bev Jeanes, 918-458-5888.
Beautiful 13 acres w/2 ponds, cellar, 14x72 M.H.
w/16x36 addition (log siding), 4-bedroom, 1 1/2-bath,
lots of deer, $89,500. Antlers, 580-298-3325.
2, 3-bedroom homes, 2.5 acres, well, septic, easy I-35
access, lower taxes, southern Logan County, 3 miles
north Edmond city limits, secluded. 405-282-8162,
kimberyrodriguezhome.com
50 A. south of Bristow off Hwy. 48, 1,700 sq.ft. 3bedroom, 2-bath home, CHA, office, 40x60 workshop,
pond, creek, outbuildings. 918-623-0200.
Owner will carry w/$10,000 down for 4-bedroom, 2-bath
2,030 sq.ft. ranch home on 20 acres, 2,000 sq.ft. shop,
pool, $195,000. Taffy, owner/realtor, Beggs, 918-313-7653.
RVs, MOBILE HOMES
’96 Shasta 5th wheel w/slide out, awning, excellent
condition. 918-427-6786.
’06 Dutchman 31-ft. bumper pull travel trailer, large
slide out, sleeps up to 10, never used, extra nice,
$14,995. Russ Case, 918-733-4887.
Lil Rock’sR 5th wheel hitch, very good condition, $150.
405-381-3719.
’95 Four Winds motor home, Ford 460 engine, Class C,
sleeps 6, walk around queen size bed, ample storage.
405-878-9720.
’70 Red Dale travel trailer, 26-ft., make a reasonable
offer. 580-532-6342.
’97 30-ft. tongue-pull Salem by Forest Ridge travel
trailer, sleeps 6 comfortably, new tires, good condition,
$6,500. 918-366-7444.
WANTED
I BUY BLACKSMITHING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. MIKE GEORGE, 1227 4TH ST., ALVA, OK
73717, 580-327-5235.
WANTED OLDER VEHICLES, CARS, PICKUPS,
VANS, WAGONS, 1900s THRU 1960s, GAS PUMPS,
TAGS. 580-658-3739.
Want ’50s Allis Chalmers CA wide front, JD D tractor
in good working condition, reasonably priced. Wanted
for non-profit organization to be used in parades, etc.
580-716-3250.
Need cats – farm cats, pets, kittens, full grown. Cat
Resque group, 405-379-6468, 834-5860.
Want JD #5 sickle mower. 918-366-2403.
Want to purchase oil, gas, mineral rights, producing or
non-producing. 580-223-0353, 800-687-5882.
Want PTO grain binder in repairable condition to
restore. 405-833-0716.
Want to buy JD 430 or JD 530, gas or LP. 405-567-3865.
Two retired men (exp. hunters) need land to hunt in
central Okla. We will respect your property. 405-684-5701.
Will pay top dollar for oil, gas minerals. ’53-57 Corvette
reward for information leading to purchase. 918-3331316, 470-4600.
Want old T and A model parts and vehicles in any
shape, running or not. 918-689-7477.
We buy live wild hogs in good condition. Cary Jones,
580-467-2861; Ann Jones, 580-444-2112.
Want to rent pasture, 80 acres and up in Lindsay,
Maysville, Elmore City, Cox City area. 405-756-5028.
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