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Oklahoma Electric
NEWS
Thousands
enjoy entertainment,
prizes at 2014
Annual Meeting
Volume 63, Issue 4
October 2014
Also inside
OEC employees volunteer
for Day of Caring
p. 7
Upcoming scholarship
opportunity announced
p. 8
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
Editor .........................................Brianna Wall
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News is
published monthly by Oklahoma Electric
Cooperative, 242 24th Ave. NW, Norman,
OK 73069, (USPS-865-700). Subscription
rates: $6.00 per year for non-members, 50¢
per year for members. Periodical postage
paid at Norman, OK and other additional
mailing offices.
POSTMASTER: Please send form 3579
to: Oklahoma Electric Co-op News, PO
Box 1208, Norman, OK 73070.
Hidden Account Number
Worth $125
Each month, OEC will pay $25 to the
co-op member who locates his or her
hidden account number inside the Co-op
News that month. (The hidden account
number will be placed at random within
the text of each issue and not on the
mailing label.) Unclaimed prize money
rolls over each month until there is a
winner.
Remember the contest rules as you read
the Co-op News each month:
1. The Hidden Account Number must
be your own.
2. You must advise OEC by phone, mail
or in person at the co-op’s office by the
15th of the month.
If you find your account number call the
Member Services department at
217-6708.
From the top
Max Meek, Chief Executive Officer
Remembering the co-op movement,
celebrating its evolution
D
id you know only one
strive each day to meet our evolving
percent of U.S. farms and
membership’s needs, and I believe we
rural homes had access to
have done a fine job. The technology
electricity as recent as the 1930s?
available now and the way we are
That’s right; While
utilizing it astounds me. We
Americans living in large
are able to work much more
cities had been enjoying the
efficiently, which keeps
luxury of electricity since
dollars in your pocket and
the late 1890s, those living
increases our level of service
in the country were at a
to you.
large disadvantage.
During the month of
It wasn’t until 1935,
October, deemed National
when President Franklin
Cooperative Month by
Roosevelt signed the Rural
the National Cooperative
Electrification Act, that
Business Association, we’re
Just like
farmers began electrifying
celebrating the unique
we’ve
the countryside themselves
facets of the co-op business
always
using federal loans. You see,
model—they’re the same as
done, we’re
the cooperative movement
they were decades ago.
keeping
began in politics. As former
On page 5, you’ll find a
members’
National Rural Electric
list of three things that set
interests at
Cooperative Association
co-ops apart from other
the forefront businesses. One of them—
CEO—and Cordell, Okla.
of every
native—Glenn English said,
my favorite—is the return
“Our program was born in
decision we of profits to the members, as
politics, and if it dies, it will
make at OEC. opposed to investors living
die in politics.” This is why
in other states. We call those
we encourage all members
capital credits; They are
to make their voices heard
checks sent directly to you,
in regards to potential legislation that our members, based on the amount
could affect electric bills.
of business done with the co-op. In
Since OEC’s inception in 1937,
fact, many of you received your check
we have grown from a co-op of a few
in the mail in early August.
farmers to over 40,000 members.
Just like we’ve always done, we’re
Our mission of providing reliable
keeping members’ interests at the
electricity at an affordable cost has
forefront of every decision we make
not changed in over 75 years. We still at OEC. That’s the co-op way.
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Gifts await to be distributed at the 2014 Annual Meeting
Socialize with us!
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Three ways co-ops
are unique
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OEC participating in
Gov. Fallin’s food drive
/OklaElec
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Earn cash back for
online shopping
/OKcoop
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Taking electrical safety
to the classroom
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Comfort food to kick off fall
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ORU Report
Energy Efficiency
Tasty Treats
Kidz Korner
Classified Ads
Energy Efficiency
Tip of the Month
Fall is here, and that means colder
months will be here before we know it.
Is your home prepared for the drafts
that may enter? Tight-fitting insulating
drapes or shades are a perfect way to
keep the heat in and the cold out.
Source: Department of Energy
Tory Tedder-Loffland works hard during Day of Caring
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OPERATION
Round Up
An Assistance League volunteer helps a Norman
middle-schooler shop for new and donated clothes
for its Operation School Bell program
Assistance League, Operation
Round Up equip children with
back-to-school necessities
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2014
By Brianna Wall
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Assistance League of Norman’s
(ALN) Operation School Bell® has
clothed thousands of students in the
Norman area throughout its 36year history. For the eleventh year,
the OEC Foundation, Inc. board of
directors approved a $10,000 grant to
the program, helping students to have
appropriate school clothing so they
can focus their attention on learning.
“The students who benefit from
Operation School Bell are referred
to us by their counselors,” said
RoseMarie Sondergeld, ALN grants
and awards chairperson. “We serve
Norman and Little Axe schools
and—with the assistance of the
OEC Foundation—are able to fulfill
all requests for peer-appropriate
clothing, giving these children items
of dignity.”
Without members’ generous
contributions—voluntarily ‘rounding
up’ their electric bills each month to
the nearest dollar (an average of $6
per member per year)—hundreds
of children would be going back
to school without coats, socks,
shoes, toiletries and other clothing
necessities.
“We’ve been donating to the
Operation School Bell program for
over a decade,” said Lloyd Gramling,
president of the OEC Foundation
board. “The Assistance League
meets a very unique need in our
community through this program,
and we are honored to continue our
partnership with them in their efforts
to clothe schoolchildren.”
ALN in May recognized the
OEC Foundation and the Operation
Round Up program for their
continuous support of Operation
School Bell. Together—with the
support of OEC members—the
programs have clothed between
10,000 and 12,000 children and teens.
In addition, the board approved
grants to Aging Services, Inc.,
Blanchard Lions Special Olympics
Team, Mission Norman and Norman
Lions Club. Several individuals and
families received assistance with
dentures, eyeglasses and food.
“Without members’ generous contributions, hundreds of children
would be going back to school without proper clothing.”
Applications returned by Nov. 3
will be reviewed for consideration
at a meeting on Nov. 6. Forms—
organizational and individual—are
available at http://bit.ly/oec-oru.
If you have questions about the
program or application process, call
Patti Rogers at 405-217-6710.
OEC Foundation, Inc.
Financial Statement
Beginning Balance
8/12/14........................................$115,898.98
September deposit....................$18,891.30
Interest...............................................$3.27
Checks issued.............................-$5,844.48
Approved, not paid.................-$41,419.05
Ending balance 9/17/14...........$87,530.02
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
Joe Tarp named manager of
vegetation management
F
ormer Construction Foreman
Joe Tarp has been promoted
to manager of vegetation
management after 22 years of service
to OEC. He takes the place of Joe
Osborne, whose career will continue
at a fellow electric cooperative.
Tarp will now be responsible for
OEC’s right-of-way maintenance
crews, who keep trees and other
vegetation out of power lines to help
maintain reliable service.
“I seem to have come full circle,”
Tarp said. “I began on a right-of-way
crew back in 1992, but I’ve worked on
overhead construction for 17 years.
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I’m looking forward to going back
to where I started, but in a different
position.”
Tarp and his family have lived
in the Slaughterville area his entire
life. He graduated in 1991 from
the University of Oklahoma with a
degree in Business Administration
and has worked at OEC ever since.
“We are confident Joe Tarp will
continue to make our right-of-way
program one of the best in the state,”
said Max Meek, OEC CEO. “We wish
Joe Osborne the best of luck in his
future endeavors.”
What makes cooperatives unique?
Three ways we are set apart
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t’s National Cooperative Month, and while it may
As a member of an electric cooperative, you are its
not be marked on your family’s calendar, it is
owner. Your benefits stretch beyond receiving reliable
certainly marked on ours. If for you OEC is simply electricity from us. Let’s look at three specific ways being a
the entity you pay for electricity—nothing more—then
member of a co-op means more than just paying a bill.
this information is for you.
CAPITAL CREDITS
ANNUAL MEETING
While OEC’s annual meeting has
evolved into more of a celebration
of our members, it does serve a
Possibly the most unique aspect
of a cooperative is its democratically- significant purpose.
If official co-op business is to be
organized leadership system. Each
conducted—for example, a slight
co-op member receives one vote
change to the by-laws—a five percent
on official business, contrary to an
quorum of the members must be
investor-owned company, where
met before a vote can take place.
the amount of money invested
determines the amount of control each This practice was instituted with the
formation of the very first electric
shareholder maintains.
cooperatives over 75 years ago.
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Unlike investor-owned utilities,
where stockholders receive shares of
the profit, the co-op business model
names the consumers as the owners.
This means they are entitled to any
profits made by the co-op.
Since 2009, OEC has paid $21.9
million to our members. This practice
is known as members’ economic
participation and is included in
the Rochdale Principles—a set of
guidelines all cooperatives follow.
ONE MEMBER,
ONE VOTE
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hanging leaves and cooling
temperatures signal
the beginning of fall in
Oklahoma. Here at OEC, the fall
shoulder rate accompanies the shift
in seasons—a welcoming change after
a sweltering summer. For members,
it means lower bills due to a reduced
price for electricity.
OEC’s rate structure is designed to
accurately reflect the wholesale power
cost. Generating electricity in the
summer costs more money—hence,
the higher summer on-peak rates. As
the temperatures drop, so does the
price of electricity.
“As opposed to our summer rates,
when members pay a different price
for electricity depending on the time
of day they use it, the fall rate is one
price around-the-clock,” said Randy
Harnsberger, OEC key accounts
manager and rate specialist.
All kilowatt hours (kWh)
calculated on October bills are
charged 11.5252¢ per kWh, not
including the monthly variable cost
adjustment and service availability
charge. Members opting to pre-pay
are charged the same rate.
The fall shoulder rate also applies
to November and December bills.
OEC’s Customer Service Department, Front row, L-R: Jeanie Lee, Supervisor of Customer Service
Linda Blackburn, Manager of Customer Service Amy McElhany, Kari Manning; Back row, L-R: Chyla
Hall, Christa Spears, Bryon Nilsson, Diana Lee
OEC’s office a drop-off for
Governor Fallin’s food drive
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EC is participating in Gov.
Mary Fallin’s 2014 Feeding
Oklahoma Drive, offering
its headquarters office in Norman as
a drop-off location for the statewide
canned food drive.
“Our drive will run from Oct. 1
through Oct. 31,” Gov. Fallin said.
“We have donation stations set up all
over the state, and all donated items
will go directly to provide meals for
Oklahoma families in need.”
This year will be the sixth year
Gov. Fallin has spearheaded the
canned food drive. It began as part
of her inaugural celebration and has
raised over 7.8 million meals to help
feed hungry Oklahomans.
“As leaders of our state, we must
continue to serve those in need, and
protect our most vulnerable citizens,”
she said.
Members are encouraged to
participate by bringing canned food
items to OEC’s office located at 242
24th Ave NW in Norman. Canned
goods can be dropped off throughout
the month of October, Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Use OEC’s SmartHub app to
manage your account online
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View and pay your bill
Contact Customer Service
Set bill reminders
Report outages
Scan the QR
code with your
smart device to
download the
mobile app. Visit
www.okcoop.org
for more
information.
OEC assists Baby Steps in
city-wide Day of Caring
IN YOUR
By Brianna Wall
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even OEC employees on
Sept. 12 laced up their work
boots and rolled up their
sleeves to take part in United Way of
Norman’s Day of Caring—the annual
event held each September to assist
non-profit agencies with service
projects like painting and yard work.
“This year, we were partnered
with Baby Steps, an early head
start program for toddlers of teen
parents completing their high school
education. It’s run by Junior League
of Norman,” said Tory TedderLoffland, OEC communications
specialist and organizer of OEC’s
team of employees. “We trimmed
trees, maintained landscaping, pulled
weeds and built a fence.”
Stephanie Canida, Amanda
Dierking, Randy Harnsberger, Brad
Keener and Vu Nguyen were among
the employees who joined Tedder-
Loffland at Baby Steps and were
happy to lend a helping hand.
“Seeing agencies like Baby Steps
struggle due to lack of funding
is hard,” said Canida, who also
volunteers regularly at the Regional
Food Bank. “Cleaning up yards and
trimming trees may seem like small
chores to us, but it lifts a huge weight
off the shoulders of these agencies.”
OEC’s employee volunteers joined
500 others from businesses and
organizations in Norman who were
paired with agencies across the city.
The event also served as the kickoff
to United Way’s annual fundraising
campaign. [4820412401]
“Our employees are always willing
to step up and volunteer their time
when needed,” said Tedder-Loffland.
“I’m proud to work for a company
that gives back and encourages
community service.”
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: Amanda
Dierking,
accounting analyst,
trims trees and
shrubbery at the
non-profit agency
Baby Steps during
United Way’s
Day of Caring;
Middle: Randy
Harnsberger,
key accounts
manager, sweeps
the sidewalks after
cutting the grass;
Right: Vu Nguyen,
systems engineer,
tames weeds while
participating in Day
of Caring.
YOUTH &
Leadership
Upcoming leadership, scholarship
opportunities announced
By Brianna Wall
A
2015
LEADERSHIP
SUMMIT APPLICATION
NOW AVAILABLE
VISIT WWW.OKCOOP.ORG
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2014
DEADLINE TO
APPLY:
NOV. 29
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Right: YourNextSpeaker Presenter
Kelly Barnes, 2014 Leadership
Summit winners Ashtin Green and
Alyssa Smith, Rhett Laubach
nnual programs such as
Youth Tour, Energy Camp
and Touchstone Energy®
Cooperatives’ Leadership Summit
are quickly approaching, and Tory
Tedder-Loffland, communications
specialist and youth programs
coordinator, is looking to get the
information into the classrooms.
“Eighth graders and high school
sophomores, juniors and seniors
are eligible to participate in one
or more of our youth programs,”
said Tedder-Loffland. “I will be
visiting the schools in our service
territory to present these wonderful
opportunities to students who may
not have access to similar programs.”
Leadership Summit: A leadership
development seminar lead by Rhett
Laubach, owner of YourNextSpeaker,
LLC, Leadership Summit grants two
high school students—sophomores,
juniors and/or seniors—a $250
scholarship and a chance at winning
an additional $1,000 scholarship. The
students join 30 others from across
Oklahoma at the one-day training.
Parents are invited to join the
students at an OKC sporting event
following the workshop. To enter,
students must submit an application
along with a letter of reference. The
2015 Leadership Summit is set for
Jan. 17, 2015. Application details are
available on the youth programs page
at www.okcoop.org.
Energy Camp: Connecting
eighth graders from across the
state with each other as they learn
about cooperatives, electrical safety
and team-building, the camp, held
each May at Canyon Camp and
Conference Center in Hinton, Okla.,
encourages students to form and lead
their own cooperative and helps build
leadership skills.
Youth Tour: OEC’s premier youth
event, Youth Tour, is a seven-day,
all-expenses-paid trip to Washington,
D.C. for four high school juniors in
OEC’s service territory. They join 70
others from across Oklahoma who
travel to the nation’s capital for a
week-long tour of national landmarks
and historic sites.
To hear more about these
programs or to have Tedder-Loffland
visit your school or classroom,
contact her at 217-6726 or
tory@okcoop.org. Deadlines are soon
approaching and you don’t want
your student(s) to miss out on these
opportunities.
CO-OP
Connections
Your free source for exclusive member savings on everyday purchases
Get a head start on holiday
shopping, earn cash back
By Brianna Wall
T
he holidays will be here
before we know it, and
shopping for our loved ones
can sometimes be a daunting task.
The Co-op Connections® program—a
benefit of your co-op membership—
has partnered with national retailers
to offer incentive for shopping online.
By using the Cash Back Mall, you
can earn cash back on purchases
of more than 300 million products.
To start earning your cash back
rewards, visit www.okcoop.org and
click the Cash Back Mall link on the
homepage. Follow the instructions to
download the shopping assistant
toolbar. This toolbar will keep track
of your cash back earnings as you
make online purchases at places like
Best Buy, Macy’s, Target, Wal-Mart
and other big name retailers.
When creating your account,
choose how you would like to receive
your cash back. Options include a
direct deposit into your bank account
or a printed check mailed to your
home. You can also choose the dollar
amount at which to cash in your
earnings—$15, $25 or $50.
Whether you are buying gifts for
loved ones, booking a trip or treating
yourself, Cash Back Mall can put
money back in your pocket. Contact
Tory Tedder-Loffland, 217-6726
or tory@okcoop.org, if you have
questions or trouble downloading the
shopping assistant to your desktop
or laptop computer. A mobile app is
currently in production.
October
Featured Discounts
Discounts
OctoberFeatured
Bass Pro Shops..... 2.8% cash back
Best Buy.......... Up to 4.5% cash back
Expedia............ Up to 7.5% cash back
Gap.................... Up to 3.92% cash back
GolfSmith................ 3.36% cash back
Groupon........... Up to 7.5% cash back
Hershey Store......... 4.2% cash back
Macy’s...................... 2.25% cash back
Old Navy...... Up to 11.25% cash back
Sears............... Up to 5.25% cash back
Target.............. Up to 3.75% cash back
Wal-Mart............ Up to 3% cash back
Mustang Pro Lube Center, Mustang.........................$5 off oil change or fluid exchange
Little Guys Movers, Inc., Norman....................................................10% off moving costs
American Dog Obedience Center, Norman.....$25 off 3-week boarding school program
Kinsey Sand & Gravel, Noble..............................................5% off rock, sand and gravel
If you have misplaced your Co-op Connections Card
or would like to request a new one, please call 321-2024.
www.OKcoop.org
Balfour of Norman, Norman.....................................10% off regular-priced merchandise
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ELECTRICAL
Safety
Taking electrical safety
to the classroom
By Brianna Wall
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2014
Top and bottom right: Tory Tedder-Loffland
presents OEC’s electrical safety program, Do
Watts Wise, to children at CrossPointe Church
in Norman. Below, a student asks a question
during the Q&A at the end of the program.
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tepping into a new role, OEC
Communications Specialist
Tory Tedder-Loffland has
revived the electrical safety program,
Do Watts Wise. She has visited
several classrooms and school fairs in
OEC’s service territory, teaching kids
of all ages the importance of
electrical safety.
“We want to show kids the
right and wrong things to do in a
potentially life-threatening situation,”
said Tedder-Loffland. “While
electricity is extremely dangerous,
our goal is not to frighten the
children, but simply to make them
aware of its hidden dangers.”
As part of the program, TedderLoffland demonstrates electricity’s
ability to arc and “fries” a hot dog
in the process. A power line model
allows her to show the students what
to do—and what not to do—in the
event a pole with live electric wires
falls onto a car.
“The kids show a lot of interest
in this program,” she said. “We also
show videos made by other kids and
give out coloring books and other
prizes at the end.”
The program concludes with
a question and answer session.
A worksheet may be given to the
students to complete at home with
their parents. Each program can be
customized to meet the school’s or
classroom’s needs. Contact TedderLoffland, 217-6726 or tory@okcoop.
org, to schedule a Do Watts Wise
electrical safety program.
ENERGY
Efficiency
Draft dodgers: Weather stripping your home
By Amber Bentley
W
ith cold weather right around
the corner, it is important
to make sure your heating
unit is working properly. However,
it is irrelevant if the heat is escaping
through unseen cracks in your doors
and windows.
When the weather turns colder,
drafts around windows and doors
are constantly letting in cool air.
Most people will immediately
want to raise their thermostat even
higher; however, that will cause you
to use more energy when you don’t
necessarily need to. The best solution
is to weather strip your home. This
is typically an easy fix that will
eliminate energy waste and help you
save on your monthly electric bill.
Sometimes drafts are obvious, and
other times the openings are much
smaller. Below are two quick ways to
find out if heat is escaping from your
home.
33 For doors, look for daylight
between the door and its frame.
If you see even a hint of light in
between the two, you need to
weather strip that area.
33 For windows, place a piece of
paper between the sash and
the seal then close it. If you can
remove the piece of paper from
the window without ripping it,
you need to weather strip that
area as well.
An assortment of inexpensive
materials is available, such as rubber,
foam and metal. Keep the following
in mind before you begin weather
stripping:
33 Be sure the surface is dry and
clean;
33 Measure the area more than once
for best accuracy; and
33 Apply so that strips compress
both sides of the window or door.
Roughly half of the energy your
home uses comes from heating
and cooling. Next time you feel an
uncomfortable draft in your home,
try troubleshooting to find the
location of the draft and take proper
measures to eradicate it. This will
ultimately save you more energy and
more money in the end.
Amber Bentley writes on energy efficiency 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.
WHAT WILL I NEED TO WEATHER STRIP DOORS AND WINDOWS?
FELT
ROLLED OR REINFORCED VINYL
Attached to wood or metal strips.
 Cost: Low to moderate
 Advantages: Easy to install, various
colors to help with visibility, height
adjustment on some brands.
 Disadvantages: Can be difficult to
install and very visible, depending
on color chosen.
REINFORCED FOAM
Closed-cell foam attached to wood or
metal strips.
 Cost: Moderately low
 Advantages: Effective sealer, rigid,
proven to work well.
 Disadvantages: Can be difficult to
install and very visible.
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Stapled, glued or tacked into place.
 Cost: Low
 Advantages: Easy to install and
inexpensive.
 Disadvantages: Low durability. Do
not use where exposed to a great
deal of moisture. All-wool felt is
more durable but very visible.
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ANNUAL
Meeting
ANOTHER
SUCCESSFUL
ANNUAL
MEETING IN
THE BOOKS
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2014
By Brianna Wall
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The 2,387 members and their
guests—a total of more than 6,300
people—who attended this year’s
Annual Meeting Aug. 8 enjoyed an
evening of great entertainment, food,
family fun and lots of prizes. Surveys
indicated the Annual Meeting, like
every year, was a success.
Members from all nine board
districts made their way to the Lloyd
Noble Center for the annual barbecue
dinner and prize giveaway. Kicked
off by OEC District Lineman Danny
Watters and his band, the Graystone
Bluegrass Revival, and followed by
Oklahoma Balladeer Les Gilliam and
the award-winning Dove Brothers
Band, members enjoyed all of the
entertainment. According to the
surveys, some favored the traditional
gospel and bluegrass music while
others wished for more variety. The
surveys are reviewed each year by
staff and the board of directors, and
we strive to fulfill as many requests
as possible. Thank you to those who
took the time to fill them out.
In the Kids’ Zone, Sponji the
clown and his wife, Bobbin, were
back again making balloon animals
while CFL Charlie and LED Lucy
had fun with the kids in attendance.
Norman North High School
cheerleaders were on hand to provide
face-painting and many families took
advantage of the photo booth—a new
addition to the Kids’ Zone this year.
Teens enjoyed the Van de Graaff, as
well—an electrostatic generator that
creates and stores positive electrons
in a metal globe, transferring them
via attraction to a negatively charged
wand and producing a spark of
electricity in the process. As always,
the Kids’ Zone will be back next year
to provide a place of entertainment
for kids and young families.
Back on the floor of the Lloyd
Noble Center, Gov. Mary Fallin could
be seen snapping photos with her
many sup--porters and speaking with
her constituents. Several other elected
officials, as well as those running for
election, were also on hand to get to
know the citizens they serve.
OEC gave away 88 gifts this year
thanks to our generous vendors and
business partners—that’s in addition
to the $20 credit every member
received for registering at the Annual
Meeting. Newcastle’s Arthurita
McFarland went home with the
night’s biggest prize, a $1,000 check!
If you attended the Annual
Meeting this year, thank you for
coming out. We hope you had an
enjoyable evening. If you could not
attend, we hope to see you next year.
Clockwise from top left: Gov. Mary Fallin visits with OEC members; The Graystone Bluegrass Revival kick off the evening’s entertainment; The Dove Brothers Band headline
the entertainment acts; VP of Administration Jonna Buck (right) presents grand prize winner Arthurita McFarland with a $1,000 check; A member poses with Touchstone
Energy® Cooperatives mascots CFL Charlie (Brad Hunter) and LED Lucy (Shane Dominey); A member receives a hat and pen (and a $20 electric credit!) after registering.
Page 3, top: A future OEC member flashes a smile after winning a bicycle
LEGISLATIVE
Look
A look at what’s
happening on
Capitol Hill and
how it affects you
Don’t get lost in the shuffle
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • October 2014
ix hundred pages, plus
another 1,000 of supporting
documents—that’s the
length of the latest proposal from the
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). It would amend the Clean Air
Act (only 465 pages) to limit carbon
dioxide (CO2) emissions from the
power plants on which we rely today.
Besides the actual rule, a lot
has been written about its legality,
feasibility and complexity. But lost
in the shuffle of these thousands of
pages is the impact on people. How
much will electric bills increase? Will
manufacturers relocate? How many
jobs will be lost? Which power plants
will be forced to shut down?
These are difficult questions. But
they’re important questions. At OEC,
we work hard to keep your electricity
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affordable and reliable. That’s why
we’re asking the EPA for answers to
these and many other questions.
We don’t want you to get lost
in the shuffle. We put you—our
members—first. We advocate for you.
We see you every month paying your
bill at the office. We work with you.
We know when times are tough. We
often live next door.
After all, you govern us. Our
board members and community
leaders are one in the same. We’re as
local as any organization, and we like
it that way.
That’s why we keep reminding the
bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. the
rules they write have an impact in
the real world—where we live. That’s
why we’re encouraging everyone
to take 30 seconds to sign up at
www.Action.coop and tell the EPA
we cannot afford these regulations.
Please raise your voice. Don’t
get lost in the shuffle. Together, we
can tell the EPA that support for the
environment and a true all-of-theabove energy policy are not mutually
exclusive.
Together we’ll remind regulators
and lawmakers the impact new rules
and laws have on people should be
their first thought, not their last.
With more than 900 electric
cooperatives in the country backing
us up, our voice can be heard. We
have a great and positive story to tell.
We can tell the story together. And it
won’t even take 1,600 pages. Please
take a moment to visit
www.Action.coop today.
Tasty
Treats
By Brianna Wall
S
Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Crust
ƒƒ 1/4 cup butter
ƒƒ 1 small onion, chopped
ƒƒ 3 stalks celery, chopped
ƒƒ 3 carrots, chopped
ƒƒ 2/3 cup frozen peas
ƒƒ 3 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
ƒƒ 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
ƒƒ 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
ƒƒ 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
ƒƒ 2/3 cup half-and-half
ƒƒ 3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
ƒƒ 1 can (16.3 oz.) refrigerated flaky-style biscuit dough
ƒƒ 1 egg yolk, beaten
ƒƒ 1 tbsp. water
ƒƒ Salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in a skillet over mediumlow heat and cook the onion, celery and carrots until tender
(about 15 minutes). Stir in peas, parsley, thyme and flour and
cook, stirring constantly until the flour coats the vegetables and
begins to fry (about 5 minutes). Whisk in chicken broth and
half-and-half and cook until the sauce is thick and bubbling.
Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Mix in the chicken meat.
Transfer the chicken, veggies and sauce into a 2-quart baking dish.
Arrange biscuits on top of the filling. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk
with water and brush on the biscuits.
Bake in preheated oven until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling
is bubbling (20 to 25 minutes). Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Serves 6.
Recipe courtesy of AllRecipes.com
If you have a recipe you would like to share, email it to OECNews@okcoop.org
www.OKcoop.org
ummer used to be my
favorite season. What’s
not to love? No school,
swimming and playing outside
all day, ice cream and sno-cones,
no school. Then, I grew up and
discovered the days of three-month
breaks from life were over. Now, my
favorite season is fall.
I love the apple and pumpkin scents
and flavors, the vibrant red and yellow
hues (as a Sooner, I cannot bring myself
to say I like the orange hues, but I digress)
and the three F’s: Food, family and football.
This month, I am sharing with you a
recipe for chicken pot pie I found online.
I haven’t made it since last winter, and I’ve
only made it once so I did not deviate from
the written recipe too much, and I didn’t
need to. It is a wonderful comfort food,
and it’s even better heated up the next day.
This is definitely not the typical, school
cafeteria chicken pot pie.
Don’t let the long list of ingredients
fool you. A lot of them you may
already have in your refrigerator
and pantry. The others are easy to
find in your local supermarket.
This may be a recipe you will
want to save for a cool, rainy
day. It takes about 30 minutes
to prep and 20 minutes to
cook, but it is worth it.
Enjoy!
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Autos, Parts & Accessories
• ’04 Ford Ranger XLT extd cab,
113K mi on frame and 59K mi
on eng, V6. 872-3476.
• ’98 Suzuki 1500 Intruder 1500,
22K mi, good cond, $2,500.
381-3346 or 512-4949.
• 12’ Chevy v6 LS, liner, cover,
hitch, steps, 13K mi, $19,995;
12’ A-liner fold down camper,
1200# solid wall, $11,895.
550-0387.
• ’72 Chevy ½ ton PU, was
running & working while
parked, been in same spot for
15yrs, $1,200. 872-5455.
• ’97 Cadillac Deville, leather
seats, 128K mi, $2,850.
527-3476.
Serving Norman & the
surrounding area since 1891
Non Profit, Perpetual Care
Financing available
No Interest up to 2 yrs
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• ’04 Ranger extra cab XLT w/
lumber rack, 113K mi on body,
59K mi on engine. 872-3476.
• ’63 International PU, exc cond,
$3K; ’08 Dodge Avenger AWD,
leather, sunroof. 820-2955.
• ’91 fleet wood Cadillac, 149K
mi, $1,500. 381-2468.
• Two ’85 Gold Wings, I only
need one, one at 69,200mi,
$1,900; one at 44,868mi, $2,300;
prices firm, no free rides.
834-7236.
• Early 90’s convertible top for
Mustang LX, less back glass,
brand new, never installed, still
in box, $200. 474-9888.
• ’03 2-wheel drive Chevy
Silverado
1500
extended
cab PU, 123,456mi, $6,200.
574-5413.
• ‘04 F450 4 x 4, single cab w/
Stahl 11’ utility bed spray-in
bed liner, aluminum wheels,
$12,000. 386-4015.
• ‘10 Chrysler Town & Country
Touring, runs and drives great,
new tires, wonderful family
van, clean, non-smokers, well
maintained, 120k mi, $9,850.
740-9218.
• ‘ 05 Toyota Camry XLE,fully
loaded, pl,pw, sunroof, spoiler,
leather, 69K mi, books around
12k will sell $9,950. 443-4133.
Farm & Equipment
• 140 JD Garden Tractor w/3 way
attach, good cond; ’02 chopper,
nemesis frame, 100cl RevTech
engine, nice. 392-2931.
; # months paid
• 400 cam-locks, $3.50/ea; 60 stiff
back cams, $1.50/ea; cash only.
550-6935.
• Want to buy bucket for farm
tractor front end loader, any
make, I can modify. 728-0135.
• 8hp TroyBilt rototiller, electric
start, $550, 5½h GoKart.
872-8903.
• 3-point stump grinder, excellent
shape, $2,800. 321-2383 or
620-1595.
• 2 horse trailer, tack room w/
lighting, great shape, wood
floors w/mats, tires good w/
spare, backup lights, $4K.
425-9543.
• ’61 JD tractor, about 40HP
gas, 3pt, adj front & rear axles
w/service parts manual, $5K
OBO. 799-500.
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Pipe fence, Pipe & cable,
Entry Ways and gates,
Working pens,
Chain Link. (Res. & Com.)
All Types of Fence
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Moore, OK 73160
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• Portable Harris Oxy-acetylene
welder w/accessories, never
used, $400. 329-0888.
• Salvage tractors, 2 or 4wd, also
late model JD or Intl Combines,
quick response. 352-4816.
• I buy tractors, running or not,
cash. 527-9457 or 208-1089.
• Large cattle guard, you move,
located in Noble, pictures upon
request, $500. 343-8003.
• 325 gal propane tank w/40%
propane in it, $500. 420-9935.
• Brush hog mower, 7 ft, 3-pt, exc
cond, $1,900. 485-6010.
• ‘89 JCB backhoe, HD, 1/4 yard
front bucket, 24” rear bucket,
enclosed cab, does not run,
needs eng work. 795-7545.
• JD 1209 Swather, $1,600; JD
1209 for parts, $500; 16’ stock
trlr, $1,500; 7’ loader bucket,
$400; 3pt 3 wheel rake, $500.
443-6053.
• 12’X6’ tandem axle trailer w/24”
metal sides, nice wheels and
tires, 3500 lb axles. 392-2243.
• 8 N Ford, runs great, good
rubber, $2,500; 9 N Ford, 2 spd
trans, runs great, $2,300; 9N
parts tractor, $1,400; 2-12 plow,
$300; 2 row planter, $300; 16”
breaking plow, 5’ brush hog,
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Furniture & Appliances
• Vogue-stitch sewing machine
in solid wood cabinet, $50 firm.
794-2460.
• Electrolux
sweeper
w/
attachments & some supplies,
$25. 312-0807.
• Kenmore electric dryer, $125;
also wanted propane or gas
dryer. 590-6313.
• Dark brown wood pub table
w/4 bench-type bar stools,
vgco, $80. 386-4964.
• Pride lift chair LC550, exc
cond, rarely used, incl chair,
remote, power cord, owners
manual, clean, smoke-free, petfree home, $750 obo cash only.
596-3312.
• Antique oak chest, 4 drawers,
33” Hx43”Wx22”D, good cond,
$150 OBO. 387-9674.
• Antique upright piano w/
bench, dark walnut, circa 1900s,
fair cond, some mech defects,
still in operating condition,
$150 OBO. 376-4046.
• 2 Blue Lazy Boy recliners, exc
cond, $500; HP laser jet printer,
$200, cash only, 692-5832.
• 2 entertainment centers, a small
one w/out doors, $25; larger
one is oak w/lights & sliding
doors, $150. 364-1915.
• Vintage ‘50s early American
solid rock maple form dining
room set by Empire Furniture,
table, 6 chairs, buffet w/hutch,
$595. 830-8970.
• 75-pc porcelain china, dining
room table 72” without leaves
140” with leaves 47” wide, 6
high back chairs, table cloth,
$425. 227-1013.
• Beautiful antique sofa, 3 curved
top, detailed floral carved wood
trim, $250 fabric included,
valued at $1,500, $500 OBO.
831-7988.
• Maytag fridge, black, double
door, 25+ cu ft; Maytag range,
black, elec glass cooktop, 4
burner w/self-cleaning oven,
Maytag micro with turntable,
black, all for $800 OBO, Noble.
872-5419.
Hay & Firewood
• Wanted, 6 or 7 rick fire wood,
delivered and stacked at a good
and fair price. 527-3346.
• Seasoned firewood, $70/rick.
872-4120.
• I will pay $75/rick for 10 ricks of
split oak, delivered and stacked.
872-9728.
• Rough cut, black walnut wood,
$6 & $10 board foot, various
lengths & widths. 642-7192.
• 4x6 round bales, over 100, cow
and horse bermuda hay, no
sandburs, can deliver, $45-$55,
Tom. 642-1175.
• Small sq premium Bermuda
horse hay in 21 bale bundles,
loaded on your trailer, sprayed
and fertilized. 850-1005.
Livestock & Pets
• Geese,
ducks,
Bantams,
peacocks; B&W full blood rat
terrier. 527-5105.
• Free to good home, female
mix schnauzer/austr shep,
loves children, elderly, med
size, black, shots, in good
health, spayed, well behaved.
640-0805.
• 8 Golden Red Laying hens. 5277881 or 200-9554.
• Beautiful white Wyandotte
Bantam’s Trios and pairs
starting to lay now, show
quality. 623-0035.
• Pigeons, call ducks, and
lavender guineas. 527-5083.
• 2 female pups, 5-6mo, mixed
breed, brown smooth-haired,
spayed & vaccinated, cute,
friendly, medium size, free to
responsible homes, Norman
area. 641-0438.
• Kittens, Siamese 1M/1F, 2
grey & white M/F, about 3mo
old, mother stray trapped.
321-1199.
• Serviceable age Angus bulls,
have FT; cleaned seed wheat,
several varieties, call for list,
Wako sprayer on wheels ground
driven; ’85 Chevy PU ¾ ton.
381-4307.
• Horses for sale, Paints, Overo,
Tobiano, quarter horses, 1-3yrs
old, gentle pets. 899-4638.
• Wanted, the man from around
Lake TB w/the mini jack and
mules, please call me, lost your
number. 574-5678.
• Dorper ram lambs (hair
sheep), good weed eaters, $65.
387-4638.
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• Pinto ponies (PtHA) reg, 3
gentle colorful fillies shown at
halter 2014, Sire pinto world
champion and Pony of Year, 1314 hh. 250-4342.
• 2 black male toy poodle
puppies, 8 wks old in midOctober, $800-$1000, text or
call for pictures and more info.
326-1211.
• Two
5-mo-old
Araucaca
roosters, 1 black&white w/
green legs; 1 brown&grey w/
green legs; Beautiful Red Silkie
rooster, $5 ea. 795-0852.
Miscellaneous
• 4 spaces in Resthaven Memory
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inspiration garden section;
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w/circle back & arms, $45.
737-1395.
• Like new 10x16 cedar storage
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268-0083.
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• 7’ Fischer pool table 1” slate top,
$1K. 793-2986.
• 6 vertical 4-drawer legal size
file cabinets, $65/ea; secretary’s
chair, $35; all good cond, retired
lawyer. 329-9757 or 366-7127.
• ’05 Suzuki Boulevard C50
800CC, Mustang seat w/back
rest, extra set of Cobra mufflers,
$29K OBO. 833-1329.
• ’98 Kawasaki Voyager XII,
$2,200. 655-9507.
• 330 Gallon propane tank, made
in ’88, $400. 833-1329.
• Antique radio collection, 1920’s
thru 1950’s, also test equip
and schematics, prefer to sell
everything. 387-5559.
• 2/1/1 CHA SW OKC, fair cond,
value $54K will allow $10K for
roof & repair, as is. 401-0836.
• Solar powered generators &
solar panels, new, $1,750; 5x5
chicken coop metal slider &
roof, $100. 249-0170.
• Smoker, custom cooker 72” low,
36” round, fire box 24x20x20,
lights, jack, 15” tires, 13’ long,
wood box 49x24x24, $2,500
OBO. 210-5687.
• 500 antique traps for sale.
386-4332.
• Water well pump, 2yrs old,
pressure tank, heater for well
house, $495. 288-2512.
• 2 cemetery plots, Sunset
Memorial Park in Norman,
$3,750. Danny, 410-6943.
• New & gently used bags, belts,
boots, hats, lots of genuine
leather, $10-$50, call for
appointment. 392-4892.
• Headache rack, 4.9L short
block, four 22570R19.5, ’84
F150 parts, truck tool box,
LT2457R16 3pt HD 6’ disc, JD
two 2275R16. 410-1097.
• ’84 Chevy ½ ton PU, $1,750; ’85
1-ton Chevy PU, $1,750; ’85 ¾
ton Suburban, crate 350 & bad
tranny, $1,750; ’96 GMC 2dr
Tahoe 4x4, $2,500. 664-0947.
• Driveway
rock,
15-ton,
delivered, $300/load. 630-8440.
• 55gal plastic barrels, $6; 350gal
containers, $50; feed barrels,
$25; burn barrels, $10; ’98
Mustang convertible, $2,800.
996-8960.
• Down Draft O’Keef & Merrit
electric 240V grill, very good
cond, $80. 329-2472.
• Insulated waders by LaCross,
new, still in box, $80; Nintendo
64 w/11 diff games, $80; bee
wax foundation, 110 sheets,
$75. 640-2540.
• Blue stuff for muscle aches &
arthritis, made of aloe vera and
herbs, good stuff, 8oz, $5. Call/
text, 626-6392.
• Two 2-wheel trailers, 2
endgates, 7pc set wood planes,
1-man cross cut saw, 2-man
cross cut saw, 1 buck saw,
several elec hedge trimmers,
numerous items. 872-5455.
• Aluminum wheelchair ramp
w/ rails, VGC, approx 40” tall,
3’ wide, 73’ long, will sell in 10’
sections, call/text. 808-0705.
• 60Kft 2⅞ pipe, $1.40-1.50/ft;
75Kft 2⅜ pipe, $1-1.25/ft; 16Kft
4½ pipe, $3-4.50/ft; 200 guns.
627-3920.
• 308 rifle, T/C Icon Precision
Hunter, perfect cond, jeweled
bold upgrade w/extra mag,
free-float bull barrel, less
than 1 MOA accuracy, $975.
409-0077.
• 2 pair new Levi’s, 36x30, $37.50.
381-2116.
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vans, & trailers.
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• Barn, 16 ½’ x 12 ½”, Lofland
windows, $500 OBO. Caren,
403-3795.
• Think firewood think 314RUSS ,we’ve moved from 136th
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• 2MH axles/7 wheels, 100 joint
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• Vintage wall telephones, beige,
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• Antique Koken barber chair,
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powder
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upholstery, $1,500. 872-5869.
• Electric wheelchair & ramps,
like new w/receipts, ready to
use, must see, $2,200 (7,500
value). 763-2316.
• Nice Russian Mosin Nagant
7.62 by 54 w/Bayonet, unfired,
trade for metal detector
or ham radio equip. Email
ok_blessed@yahoo.com.
• 4 lots (burial for 8) at Resthaven
Memory Gardens, OKC, $4,950
ea, Garden of Devotion w/
walkway; 24’ swimming pool.
414-3004.
• Brahma camper shell, full size,
$150; Twin mattress, good
cond, $75; American Blackbelly
lambs,
$100;
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seasoned, $100/rick. 640-4651.
Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats
• ’14 Keystone Passport Elite
Ultra-lite, model 23RB, slide,
leather couch, counter w/2 bar
stools, new outside grill, top of
the line everything, must see,
$19,999 OBO. 412-1845.
• ’14 Keystone Passport EliteUltra-Lite, model 23RB, 26ft
long, 1 slide, top of the line,
used 14 nights, loaded, 4,500lbs,
pics on RV trader, $19,999.
412-1845.
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dennis@stumpgrindok.com
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• ’06 Cougar, 25ft, like new
5th Wheel OR 2” ball, never
used, paid $30K, asking $16K.
387-3169.
• 2BR/2BA 16x16 MH in
Norman park, leaving W&D,
stove,
fridge,
dishwasher,
no rent town, $14K, call for
appointment. 694-8682.
• Sturdy MH steps, 4ft wide,
$200. 642-7192.
• ’95 Pace Arrow 36ft class A
motor home, fair cond, 460 Ford
eng, good tires, $6K; 500gal
aquarium, $350. 387-2858.
• ‘11 76x26 dw, 4 bd, 2 ba on 3
wooded ac, incl carport, well,
tornado shelter, screened porch,
on E Etowah Rd, $110,000.
651-0632.
• ‘12 KZ Sportsman 242BHS, like
new, sleeps 7, bunks, slide out,
can send pics if needed, call or
text w/offer, $14,800. 833-6768.
• Newcastle/Blanchard, 1ac lots
available, Deer Run S 24th &
Macauthur, city water, leave
message. 641-7477.
• Approx 5ac near 134th & Harra
Newalla Rd, destroyed mobile,
$8K down, 1 payment $10K
2015, 1 payment $10K 2016.
321-1199.
• Norman condo, 2BR/1.5B,
gated complex, pools. Wendy
w/CBH, 820-2955.
• 2BR home built in ’85, big
work shop, storm cellar, Noble
Schools.
Wendy
w/CBH,
820-2955.
• 4BR home, gated, Westside
Norman, ponds & walking
trails, just lovely. Wendy w/
CBH, 820-2955.
• 2ac to 140ac for sale SW of
Blanchard. Larry, 990-6057.
Real Estate
• Hobby farm, Slaughterville, 3A
farm house, 3BR/2BA, shop,
barn, poultry setup, fenced &
cross fenced for sheep, big native
oaks, $83K. cbneale@aol.com,
990-8320 or Mike 872-0044.
• 10ac, well, septic, electric, new
fence around property w/two
gates, 9mi E of Noble, $40K.
301-0426.
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• New home in Blanchard, 15
min to Norman/OKC, 4/5BR,
3BA, 2 living, 3 car garage, brick
& stone constr, many amenities,
move-in ready. Pat w/CB,
823-0644.
• 5BR/3BA/2 dining areas, ’06
doublewide on 2ac, 15 min
from Norman, 0% down
w/ rural development load,
$119,900. Pat w/CB, 823-0644.
• Busy restaurant in E Noble
w/2ac, incl all furnishings &
equip, Owner retiring & ready
to sell for you to continue
business, $149,900. Pat w/CB,
823-0644.
• 2½ac lots, 4 lots together if you
need 10ac, 5 lots total available
between Norman & Tecumseh.
Pat w/CB, 823-0644.
• 40ac S of Hwy 9 & 156th, near
Thunderbird Lake, great views.
Pat w/CB, 823-0644.
• 54ac w/40x110ft workshop,
has electric, gas, water, ponds,
fenced, near Hwy 9 just E of
Thunderbird Lake. Pat w/CB,
823-0644.
• 2BR/1BA home in downtown
Norman w/carport & fenced
yard, $69,900. 823-0644.
• 2ac in Pink, $9,500 cash or
trade; 2ac w/well, septic, &
shelter, $22K. 314-7877.
• 2671 NW 3rd, Newcastle,
beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath, 3
car extra deep garage, 1/2
acre lot, 2008, 1650 sf mol,
$165,900. Call/Text Ginger,
405-203-9265,
pics
on
www.openhouseok.com.
• 1 acre, Bridge Creek area, 3
bd, 1½ ba, 1475 sqft MOL,
new roof 2011, newly updated
CH&A, well water and septic,
$112,000 OBO. 628-5852.
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2224 W. Main St., Norman
405-360-2822
• 3.5 acre wooded lot, SE 149th &
Choctaw Rd, $24,500, Seth w/
Pioneer Realty. 306-0245.
• House
for
lease,
1821
Ridgewood, Norman, 3bd, 2½
ba, 2car garage, fenced back
yard, util room, $950/mo. 3863699 or 226-2517.
• House on runners, 12 x 20,
finished inside, dbl & single
doors, 2 windows, wired 110 +
220, carpeted loft , pull down
ladder, $10,000. 386-9412.
• Brick home in Lexington, 1650
sq ft, 4 bd 1½ ba, 5th bedroom
or den, carport, all fenced for
pets, shed and back patio, all
new updates paint, fixtures,
flooring, countertops, $115,000.
831-7683.
• 240 acres off SE 132nd/Post
Oak Rd, three 80-acre tracts
ideal for recreational, hunting,
etc, no minerals, $380,000,
Mark McKee, KWC Realty.
820-8065.
• 4.5 acre SE OKC, $29,900, Seth
w/Pioneer Realty. 306-0245.
• 413.5
acres,
Washington
schools, Seth w/Pioneer Realty.
306-0245.
• For rent: 10 acres w/3bd, 2ba,
$975/mo, Seth w/Pioneer
Realty. 306-0245.
• 15 acres, east of TAFB, $8,000
dn, $795/mo. 818-2939 or
603-4365.
• 5 acres SE of OKC, wooded,
$2,500 dn, $249/mo. 818-2939
or 603-4365.
• 10 acres SE of OKC, $3,000
dn, $295/mo. 818-2939 or
603-4365.
• 10 acres, Lexington area, has a
well, $3,000 dn, $295/mo. 8182939 or 603-4365.
• Choctaw, 5 acres w/single wide
MH, $6,500 dn, $449/mo. 8182939 or 603-4365.
• 16.8 acres SE of OKC, $5,000
dn, $449/mo. 818-2939 or
603-4365.
• 9.5 acres SE of OKC w/pond,
$4,500 dn, $395/mo. 818-2939
or 603-4365.
• 10 acres SE of OKC, lots of
trees, no restrictions, $3,500
dn, $345/mo. 818-2939 or 6034365, ask for Alan.
Wanted
• Lawn mowers, running or not.
882-6206 or 763-8638.
• Good 2.2 liter engine for ’94
GMC Sonoma or S10, pay cash.
590-6313.
• Wanted & free scrap cedar
lumber, new or used, needed for
hobbies, Newcastle/Blanchard
area. 684-0350.
4.88%
Taxes
Farm Pond Pipe, Elbows, Tees, Meter Cans, Arched pipe. We stock 12” through
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Office:
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Norman, OK 73071
Bus: (405) 329-1830
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• Cars, trucks, SUV’s running or
not, no title ok. 537-9788.
• PT occasional help wanted to
work on lg acreage, clean-up
and mowing, evenings and
weekends, $10/hr. 990-0027.
• Exercise bike, Norman area,
must be cheap. 329-4480.
• I will pick up your old
appliances or metal for free.
429-9507.
• Camper shell to fit a 2010 Toyota
Tacoma, Gary. 255-8026.
• Old Appliances, mowers, scrap
metal in your way, I will haul
it away for free, Allen or Sue.
485-4573.
• Will pick unwanted fruit:
apples, pears, persimmons, or
whatever, for jellymaking, in
exchange for jelly or shares, also
trade trees for tree spade work.
802-4227.
Notices & Announcements
• OEC will hold a sealed-bid
auction on the 2nd Tuesday
of each month to dispose
of unused items. Trucks for
auction: ‘98 Ford F800 w/55ft
mti bucket, 5.9 cummins eng &
Allison auto trans, 179k mi; ‘00
Ford F150 4x4 ext. cab, 4.6 gas,
auto, 184k mi; 217-6756.
• The Busy Bee Pumpkin
Patch will be opening 9/27,
4th annual craft fair will be
10/18, 1005 US 77, Lexington.
872-9188,
250-2045,
or
www.thebusybeeok.com.
• Bluegrass jamming (5-9:15 pm),
concert (6:30 pm); October 11,
2014; three bands on stage with
jamming rooms; 3925 SE 29,
Del City; Greater Oklahoma
Bluegrass
Music
Society
(nonprofit org); $8; GOBMS
members, $5; Group rates
available. 677-7515.
• 7th annual Pink Out Cancer 1
mile fun run, 5k, 10k in Pink,
OK, all proceeds benefit the
American Cancer Society.
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Business
• Licensed Home Health Aide:
Care for elderly, day work
only, Lexington/Purcell area.
527-3476.
• Concrete Work: driveways,
patios,
sidewalks,
metal
buildings, slabs, snow removal,
Norman & surrounding areas.
640-5866.
• Brush Hog & Box Blade
Work: $45/hour. 527-9457 or
208-1089.
• I Repair Tractors: 30 years in
business. 527-9457 or 208-1089.
• Concrete Work: No job too
small! Drives, sidewalks, pads,
& repairs. 899-7292.
• Wanted: Old Barbie dolls,
clothes, and accessories from
1959 to 1973. 250-3394.
• Home
Repair
Services:
painting (int/ext), sheetrock
repairs, roofing, siding, flooring
(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.
• Lawn Mowing & Property
Cleanup: large or small, Noble,
Lexington, Purcell. 527-0778.
• Licensed Home Health Aid:
Care for elderly, day work
only, Lexington/Purcell area.
527-3476.
• Timber Tree Service: Beautify
your property by trimming or
removing your unwanted limbs,
trash, & brush, we are fully
insured & experienced, call for
free estimate. Randy McCarter,
821-1027 or 392-2399.
• 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.
• Austin Construction: no job
too big or small, new homes
to remodeling, Sr. discounts.
505-8233.
• Bowman’s Welding Service:
pipe fences, entry ways, gates,
shop work or portable. 3608091 or 990-1084.
• 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. Call Danny, 329-2230 or
779-5362.
• Hurst Siding Co. 30yrs in
business: Featuring Mastic
vinyl products. Replacement
windows, carports, awnings
&
any
exterior
home
improvement. 364-0098 or
hurstsiding@yahoo.com.
• American Blinds & Shutters:
Off-duty fireman, window
treatments for home or
business. Free estimates, 2455502 or 381-2007.
• Jim’s Painting & Remodeling:
Interior & exterior, wallpaper,
popcorn
ceiling
removal,
sheetrock repairs, texture,
power washing. Free estimates,
quality work. 20yrs exp &
insured. 366-0722.
• “The Piddler”: Need anything
done around your house or
property? Call “The Piddler”
Chet Adams. 248-0495.
• Garden Tilling: 6 ft. tiller.
808-8202.
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• Sr.
housing
investment
opportunity:
experienced
contractor, Sr. housing planner
looking for investors. 505-8233.
• Argo Enterprises: Siding,
windows, roofing, construction,
new homes, room additions,
patio
covers,
carports,
replacement windows. 2555553 or 329-0553.
• American Gutters: Seamless
guttering at competitive prices.
Insured. Call for a free estimate.
441-1175.
• Computer & phone lines:
Off-duty fireman. Installation,
repair, trouble shooting, etc.
245-5502 or 381-2007.
• Tractor Work: Dirt work,
gravel drives, repaired & built,
tinhorns. 808-8202.
• Sand & Top Soil: Fill dirt,
compost, delivered. 808-8202.
• Front Loader: Dump truck
work. 808-8202.
• 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.
• Tractor Work: Brush hogging
6’. 414-7891.
• CF Fencing & Metal Buildings:
Fencing of all types, shops,
barns, carports, etc. Call for free
estimate, 226-2930.
• Dump truck: topsoil, sand,
gravel, recycled asphalt, mulch,
manure & compost when
available. 496-3338 or 326-2247
• 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.
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HUNTING
WITH A
CAULK GUN.
• C&B Paint Co: 15 yrs
experience, insured interior/
exterior painting, drywall &
texture services, call Cody
for a reasonable yet fair price.
426-5913.
• The Busy Bee: Fresh local
produce, local pure raw honey,
vintage signs & much more.
10005 US 77, Slaughterville,
OK. Open Monday-Friday 9-6
& Saturday 9-1. 250-2045.
• Bob’s Dozer Service &
Dump Truck: House Pads,
Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Concrete.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured. 35
YRS EXPERIENCE. 620-4371.
• Custom
Cabinets:
new
construction or remodel, raised
panel doors, roll-out shelves,
choice of wood, references.
527-6025.
• Weld up steel buildings: 30x50
= $17,200; 40x60 = $27,250.
Cost
includes
concrete,
financing available. 872-0338.
• Bargain Barns: 18x21 steel
carport = $695; 12x31 RV
cover = $1,770; 20x21 garage =
$3,560; 24x31 garage = $5,165.
Financing available. 872-0338.
• 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.
• Brush hogging & mowing:
808-8202.
• Property Clean-up: Trees,
trash. 808-8202.
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