May - Oklahoma Electric Cooperative

Board of Trustees 

President 

John Jensen ...............................District 6 

Vice President 

Ronnie Grover ..........................District 4 

Secretary-Treasurer 

Jim Middaugh ..........................District 2 

Asst. Sec.-Treas. 

Rusty Grissom ..........................District 3 

Mike Argo .................................District 1 

Frank Wilson ............................District 5 

Verle Barnes ..............................District 7 

Bob Usry ...................................District 8 

Jim Martin ................................District 9 

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative 

321-2024, FAX 405-217-6900 

http://www.okcoop.org 

Co-op Manager .....................Max Meek 

Editor ................................. Patti Rogers 

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative News 

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Subscription rates: $6.00 per year 

for non-members, 50¢ per year for 

members. Periodical postage paid at 

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POSTMASTER: please send form 

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News, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK 

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Hidden Account Number 

Worth $25 

Each month, OEC will pay $25 to the co-op 

member who locates his or her hidden account 

number inside the OEC 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 

OEC 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 217-6710. 

From the top 

Max Meek, Chief exeCutive OffiCer & General ManaGer 

I heard a pretty amazing story the 

other day. It involved two teens in 

Indiana who were riding down the 

road with some friends when their 

car started to fishtail. The driver tried 

to keep the vehicle on the road, but 

within seconds the car 

was sliding straight into 

a utility pole. The pole 

came down, lines and 

all, right on top of the 

overturned car. 

Many people faced 

with this situation 

would do what comes 

naturally: get out of the 

car. However, these teens 

knew better; not a week 

earlier they had attended 

a safety demonstration, 

sponsored by their local 

electric co-op, at their 

school. One of the key 

messages relayed during 

the presentation was to 

stay in your car where 

you’ll be safe from any 

electrical current if you 

ever hit a power pole. The two did just 

that, and kept their friends in the car 

and family members at a safe distance 

once they arrived. As a result, the 

entire group walked away with just 

a few minor injuries. Without a basic 

knowledge of electrical safety, the 

outcome that night could have been 

much different. 

The electricity OEC provides 

day-in and day-out is a phenomenal 

resource, powering our modern 

lifestyles in a safe, reliable and 

affordable way. But electricity must 

B e i n g a n 

electric lineworker 

is ranked by the 

U.S. Department 

of Labor as one 

of the top 10 

most dangerous 

jobs—on the same 

list as military 

servicemen, loggers 

and fishermen. 

be respected: if safety isn’t made a 

priority, what changes our lives for 

the better could change them for the 

worse in an instant. 

Safety is an integral part of the 

fundamental culture at OEC. Being 

an electric lineworker 

is ranked by the U.S. 

Department of Labor as 

one of the top 10 most 

dangerous jobs—on the 

same list as military 

servicemen, loggers and 

fishermen. We demand 

that not only those out in 

the field, but employees 

at all levels make safety 

a top priority. 

As par t of our 

safety commitment, we 

teach safety programs 

to elementary students 

(a stor y about our 

innovative presentation, 

which features magic 

tricks to teach electrical 

safety, is on page 12), and 

hand out coloring books 

and stickers that promote safety to the 

young guests at the annual meeting 

each year. (Plan now to attend the 

Aug. 27 event—information is on 

page 11.) 

Please take time to learn how you 

can be safe around electricity at home. 

Spending just a few minutes with 

some helpful resources can make all 

the difference when you’re faced with 

a possible unsafe situation. Visit our 

Web site, at www.okcoop.org, as well 

as SafeElectricity.org and Electrical- 

Safety.org to learn more.

Features 

Linemen complete studies, 

earn certification 

74-year-old member wins $175 in reader contest 

There’s a first time for everything and it took 74 

years for one OEC member to win a contest. 

“I’m 74 years old and I’ve never won anything in 

my life,” said Dennis Joiner when he called to claim 

his prize. He couldn’t believe his luck when he saw his 

account number in the April issue of the OEC News. 

“I look for it every month.” 

Joiner won $175 in OEC’s Hidden Account 

Number Contest, a monthly contest in which OEC 

Six OEC linemen earned power-line certifications for 

successfully completing an intensive four-year training 

program. They were honored April 6 in Oklahoma City during 

the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives’ annual 

meeting. 

Marty Hyde, Jeff Smith, Travis Beverly, Andy Bills, Clint 

Mobley and Bobby Herring (as pictured at left, front to back) 

completed the necessary coursework and climbing training in 

addition to fulfilling a required 4,000 hours of work. 

OEC began partnering with OAEC and the U.S. Department 

of Labor to provide an accredited training program for the coop’s 

lineworkers. The program requires completion of 12 subject 

blocks and 8,000 hours of work. 

randomly “hides” one account number in this 

publication. If the member to whom the number 

belongs locates his number within the text of an 

article, he wins $25. Unclaimed prize money rolls over 

each month until there is a winner. 

This month’s prize is back at $25. Read the contest 

rules at the bottom of the facing page (lower left). 

Congratulations Mr. Joiner and good luck to this 

month’s potential winner. 

Features 

4 Operation Round Up: $24,448 collectively granted in April to seven organizations, 12 families 

7 Recipes: Fro-yo crazed? Try this homemade counterfeit 

9 Time-of-peak Rates: Rewards offered to those serious about saving energy 

15 Classifieds 

on the cover: OEC’s Tracy Mowdy engages elementary students with fascinating tricks while 

explaining about electricity. Read about the innovative “Do Watts Wise” electricity safety program on page 12. 

[photo: Patti Rogers] 

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OEC News Magazine • May 2010

www.okcoop.org 

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By: Patti Rogers, Operation Round Up Coordinator 

Financial report by: Sara Ary 

Jamey Allen 

Leroy Bayliff 

Jim Brown 

Vivian Gibson 

Lloyd Gramling 

Jerry McCracken 

Lynne Miller 

Sunny Stuart 

Beckie Turner 

Joyce Wallace 

Financial Statement 

Oec FOundatiOn, inc. 

Beginning balance 

3/23/10 .............................$83,321.01 

April deposit .................... +18,163.83 

Interest Income ..........................25.42 

Checks issued ................... -24,669.95 

Approved, not yet paid ..... -10,970.54 

Balance 4/19/10 ...............$65,869.77 

OEC Foundation board grants 

$24,448 to 7 agencies, 12 families 

Every year in May, Special Olympics athletes from around the state 

head to Stillwater for the Summer Games. OEC members, through their 

participation in Operation Round Up®, make it financially possible for the 

athletes from our area to compete. 

“Special Olympics improves the lives of people with intellectual 

disabilities by allowing them to realize their full potential,” said Vivian 

Gibson, president of the OEC Foundation board. “The lessons learned 

through sports translate into new competence and success in school, in the 

workplace and in our communities.” 

The most recent OEC Foundation grant to support Special Olympics 

athletes was awarded in April, when the OEC Foundation board awarded 

$3,000 to those who oversee the participants from Grady County. The 

money will provide equipment and uniforms for the athletes as well as help 

fund the three-day trip to Stillwater. 

Collectively, the board, which oversees the contributions from OEC 

members to Operation Round Up, awarded 19 grants totaling $24,448 during 

its April 6 meeting. The following organizations received grants: 

Amber Police Department, equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 

Dibble Senior Citizens, senior nutrition program . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 

Mary Abbott Children’s House, program equipment . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 

Noble Fire Department, equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Food 4 Kids program . . . . . . $2,000 

Washington Police Department, equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 

Additionally, grants were awarded to 12 low-income families living in 

the OEC service area to pay for emergency home repairs and to purchase 

medical and nutritional supplies, dentures and glasses. 

The OEC Foundation board will meet on June 10. Organizational and 

individual applications received between now and June 2 will be considered 

at that time.

Connected to Community 

OEC to join social media 

By Tory Tedder 

Businesses are using social media to creatively 

and effectively increase their communication abilities. 

OEC in May will join the social media ring, engaging 

its member-owners via Facebook and Twitter. By 

“liking” to our Facebook page you will receive: 

► Announcements of important OEC member 

events like Annual Meeting 

► Notice of opportunities for youth like the Youth 

Tour competition 

► Notice of power outages and possible storm 

happenings 

► OEC Co-op Connections Card information and 

special offers 

► Links to special OEC News articles and/or 

additional information 

Likewise, follow us on Twitter to get instant 

updates for the latest consumer news and a variety 

of energy and money saving tips. Creating a Twitter 

account is easy; the Web site (twitter.com) walks you 

through the entire process. Once your account is set 

up, search for “okcoop” by going to the “Find People” 

page. 

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative’s mission remains 

essentially the same today as when it was founded 

in 1937: to provide electricity and energy-related 

services to our members. As part of our mission, we 

are committed to adhering to certain cooperative 

principles which include: 

► Remaining community minded; 

► Operating with integrity and honesty in a 

financially prudent business manner; 

► Providing service that will enhance the quality 

of life for our members; and 

► Educating, training and providing information 

beneficial to our members 

Co-op members look to OEC as a trusted source 

of information, and these communications channels 

provide a new avenue for members to get involved 

with their cooperative. With your cooperation and 

involvement, OEC can continue to meet and exceed 

your expectations in modern and innovative ways. 

Become friends with our friends. Check out these other Facebook 

pages: 

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives: TEC represents a nationwide alliance made of more than 690 local, 

consumer-owned electric cooperatives in 46 states. 

Co-op Connections Card: Your source for exceptional discount offers from area businesses and national 

retailers, courtesy of your local Touchstone Energy cooperative. 

TogetherWeSave.com: A site designed to provide you with energy saving tips, tricks and practices. 

Our Energy, Our Future: The “Our Energy, Our Future” campaign provides information on climate 

change legislation and what you can do to urge Congress to keep it fair, affordable and achievable. 

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trustee 

Trustee spotlight 

John Jensen 

At 18, John Jensen became a member of a rural 

electric cooperative. He received good service and 

fair treatment and was impressed with the unique 

business principles and ownership structure. The 

experience is what led John to seek a spot on OEC’s 

board of trustees. 

“I learned early in life getting involved could 

make a difference,” John says. “One of the most 

satisfying parts of my position is being able to 

problem solve for the consumers in my district,” 

Now serving his fourth term, John represents 

more than 4,200 co-op members in District 6, 

which encompasses a large portion of McClain 

County. He is president of the board and also serves 

as chairman of the Executive & Audit Committee 

and OEC’s alternate representative on the board 

of Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, OEC’s 

power supplier. 

To gain the governance skills necessary 

to help lead the co-op and develop a working 

knowledge of the cooperative principles, John 

attained Credentialed Cooperative Director 

(CCD) certification from the National Rural 

Electric Cooperative Association. Trustees must 

successfully complete five issues-oriented courses 

to earn this certification. 

“We have to be educated and current on issues 

in order to make informed decisions that not only 

affect our co-op today, but in the future as well,” 

John says. “I strive to keep myself knowledgeable 

on matters pertaining to OEC and the industry as a 

whole.” 

John says one of the highlights of his service 

as a trustee is advocating for a prepaid electric 

service option. He credits good, forward-thinking 

employees for the co-op’s success. 

“In the electric co-op world, OEC is known for 

adopting industry-leading practices. The employees 

are key to that reputation,” John says. 

In addition to serving on the cooperative board, 

John has been involved in Jaycees, the Purcell 

Chamber of Commerce, the Purcell Ag Boosters 

and as a 4-H volunteer. 

A longtime farmer who also deals in real 

estate, John and his wife, Maggie, own and manage 

Harvest Home, an assisted-living center on State 

Highway 9 West. The couple has two children— 

Tommy, a U.S. Marine stationed in Afghanistan, 

and Amanda, a senior at Purcell High School.

By Patti Rogers, Editor 

I 

have a habit of overfilling my calendar with commitments— 

things I need or feel obligated to do and things I want to do. I 

know it’s a choice, but I’m uncomfortable with “doing nothing.” 

The wheels in my mind start spinning at the thought of idle time: 

What project can I start? Where to go? Who to call? My idea of a decent 

pace, however, has changed recently and I long for the ability to slow down 

and enjoy a less stressful existence. 

Busyness is a problem all of us face. It is an epidemic that has, perhaps, 

hit the American family worst of all. The self-assumed pressure to make 

sure our children get every 

opportunity that gives them an edge 

academically, socially and physically 

pushes us to push them. 

Slowing down in a world that 

never shuts down isn’t easy, but 

I’m on a mission to do just that. I 

try to spend quiet time—no radio 

or phone—in the car every day. 

When I catch myself in a hurry to 

get somewhere, I take a deep breath 

and ease up—on the gas petal or 

my pace. Sometimes all we need is 

the calming effect that comes from 

breathing in deeply and out slowly. 

Anger subsides and stress loosens its 

grip—if only for a few moments. At 

a slower pace you’ll start to notice 

and enjoy the little things that get 

lost in the blur of a frenzied life. 

Even the food you eat tastes better 

when you’re mindful of eating. 

I’ve fallen into the fro-yo habit 

and developed a fondness for the 

tangy treat topped with fresh fruit, 

granola and—my favorite—mochi, 

a sweet rice cake. If you want to 

steal the concept, give this recipe a 

try at home. The simple ice cream 

pie is easy to put together and can 

be made with any type of ice cream 

or sherbet. Decorate it, too, with 

toppings of your choice. 

2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt 1/2 cup superfine sugar 

2 cups plain nonfat or reduced-fat 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 

Greek yogurt Fresh fruit, nuts, sprinkles or 

other toppings 

Whisk yogurts, sugar and corn syrup in a bowl until combined. Pour 

into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. 

For a soft consistency, serve right out of the ice cream maker. For a 

firmer texture, transfer the frozen yogurt to a covered container and freeze 

for up to two hours. 

Garnish with assorted toppings as desired. 

16 Oreo cookies, broken into rough pieces 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 

2 pints ice cream, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. 

Pulse the cookies in a food processor until coarsely ground, about 15 short 

pulses, then let the machine run until the crumbs are uniformly fine, about 

15 seconds. With the machine running, pour the butter through the feed 

tube and process until the mixture resembles wet sand. 

Transfer the crumbs to a 9-inch pie plate. Press the crumbs into an even 

layer over the bottom and sides of the pie plate. Bake until crust is fragrant 

and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. 

Scoop the ice cream into a large bowl and use a wooden spoon to soften 

the ice cream and remove any lumps, working quickly so the ice cream 

does not melt. Spread evenly into the cooled crust, creating a smooth top. 

Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and then foil and freeze for up to 1 month. 

Whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla together in a chilled bowl until stiff 

peaks form. Unwrap the frozen pie and spread the whipped cream attractively 

over the top of the pie. Serve immediately. (For a peanut butter-flavored 

crust, substitute Nutter Butters for the Oreos.) 

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Office 

Closed for 

Memorial 

Day 

OEC’s office will 

be closed on Monday, 

May 31 in observation 

of Memorial 

Day. Emergency 

dispatchers and 

service personnel 

will be on call 

throughout the threeday 

holiday weekend. 

Call 405-321-2024 if 

you experience an 

interruption in your 

electric service or 

if you spot a safety 

hazard. 

Have a safe and 

enjoyable holiday. 

Powered up 

Incumbent officers were returned as officers for the Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) 

Board of Trustees. The election was held during WFEC’s annual meeting in April. Bob Allen (seated), 

a trustee from Harmon Electric Association in Hollis, was elected as president; Bob Thomasson 

(standing left), manager of Caddo Electric Cooperative in Binger, vice president; Ray Smith, a trustee 

from Northwestern Electric 

Cooperative in Woodward, 

secretar y-treasurer; and 

Rusty Grissom, a trustee from 

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, 

assistant secretary-treasurer. 

These four officers will serve a 

one-year term running from April 

2010 to April 2011. 

Where electricity in the U.S. comes from 

Coal 48% 

Natural Gas 21% 

Nuclear 20% 

Hydro 6% 

Other Renewables 3% 

Petroleum 1% 

Other Gases .3% 

Other .3% 

0 10 20 30 40 50 

Source: Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of 

Energy 

WFEC Officers for 2010-2011 

Four New Mexico co-ops to join 

Western Farmers 

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative’s board 

has approved adding four New Mexico distribution 

cooperatives as members. Final consent still is needed 

by Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and regulators in New 

Mexico and Texas. WFEC is hopeful the approvals 

will happen by the end of summer. 

Together, these four cooperatives have a total of 

approximately 400 megawatts (MW) of load. WFEC 

has just over 1,500 MW of load with its current 19 

member cooperatives and Altus Air Force Base. 

Approval for the request came after almost three 

years of discussions between WFEC and the four 

electric cooperatives. 

The move will not require any new transmission 

investments. After membership is finalized, the 

New Mexico cooperatives will continue to own 

and maintain their respective transmission and 

distribution systems, as they do now, and WFEC 

will continue to maintain its own system. Short-term 

generation requirements will continue to be provided 

from their existing contracts.

Integrity 

Time-of-Peak rates reward those 

who are serious about the 

supply-and-demand crisis 

OEC actively supports energy conservation by 

offering energy audits and rebates for high-efficiency 

water heaters and heat pumps to its members. 

OEC’s optional residential and small commercial 

Time-of-Peak (TOP) electric rates provide a yearround 

financial reward to co-op members who are 

committed to energy conservation and willing to 

voluntarily adjust their electricity use 

during summer peak periods. 

“It’s a proactive approach 

to deal with the supplyand-demand 

crisis,” says 

Randy Harnsberger, a 

key accounts specialist 

for OEC. “A member 

potentially could save 20 

to 25 percent annually 

on his electric bill year- 

round if he elected the TOP 

rate and cut back during peak periods. 

The amount of savings depends on how 

drastically he is willing—and able—to cut 

back on the hottest days of the year.” 

According to Harnsberger, electricity 

costs are highest during hot summer 

afternoons when central air conditioners 

raise power demand to peak levels. 

“Reducing our energy requirements during 

peak demand periods helps us control the higher 

costs, and these (TOP) rates are designed to pass on 

those savings to those who are actively working to 

avoid across-the-board rate increases and keep the 

lights on,” he says. 

Shifting electricity use to off-peak hours allows 

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative’s, our power 

supplier, existing generating facilities to operate 

more efficiently and economically. “Additionally, if 

enough demand can be shifted to off-peak hours, 

we can postpone the need to build new generating 

facilities,” Harnsberger says. 

'it is a 

prOaCtive 

approach to 

deal with the 

supply-anddemand 

crisis.’ 

How it Works: 

OEC’s technologically-advanced meters record 

the electricity use (via hourly meter readings) during 

peak and off-peak periods. The peak load period is 

daily between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. from 

June 20 through Sept. 9, except Sundays, July 4 and 

Labor Day. 

During the peak load period, WFEC 

makes daily determinations if the 

current day will be designated as 

a peak load day. If so, WFEC will 

notify participating members by 

noon—either by email or cell-phone 

text message—to give them time to take 

steps to reduce their electrical demand by 

4 p.m. At 8 p.m. normal activities can be 

resumed. 

“The number of peak load days 

depends, of course, on the weather. There 

were 10 peak load days in 2008 and six in 

2009,” Harnsberger says. Those members 

who participated in 2009 and reduced their 

demand on the six peak days will save as 

much as 25 percent on their 2010 annual 

electric cost. 

Those interested in TOP billing must 

sign up by June 1, 2010, to participate next 

year. 

While Harnsberger says more electric companies 

are using time-based billing programs—something 

he predicts will be mandatory with many electric 

companies in the not-to-distant future—there is a 

costly catch: “If a member elects to be billed on a 

TOP rate and does nothing to conserve electricity 

during peak periods, he will pay a lot more.” 

Harnsberger can use account history to prepare a 

cost comparison for members who are thinking about 

switching to a TOP rate. Call him at 405-217-6705 or 

email randyh@okcoop.org for more information. 

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Accountability 

Gain time, eliminate worry with 

automatic bank draft program 

Electric Check saves paper, postage and costly late-payment fees 

The easiest way to gain extra 

time every month and relieve 

the stress of forgetting bill due 

dates is to institute automatic 

deduction from your checking or 

savings account. In fact, utilizing 

Electric Check ensures payments 

are made on time, which means 

you never have to pay a late fee or 

risk service interruption. 

Electric Check is a free, 

recurring payment service that 

permits your financial institution 

(bank, savings and loan or credit 

union) to electronically transfer 

payment for your electric bill 

from your bank account to the 

co-op each month. Members on 

the Electric Check program still 

receive an itemized statement 

each month and can choose the 

approximate day of the month 

the bill is due. Twenty days after 

the bill is mailed, the amount of 

the bill is deducted from your 

checking or savings account. 

The 20-day window gives you 

time to contact OEC if you have 

questions concerning your bill. 

Signing up for Electric 

Check is easy—you even can 

elect to have your current bill 

electronically transferred by 

indicating the amount in the 

appropriate space in the form 

below. Complete the form and 

return it, along with a voided 

check, to OEC. Allow at least 

one week to get the bank draft 

started. 

An online form is available 

on the co-op’s Web site, http:// 

www.okcoop.org. Locate the 

bank draft form by clicking on 

the ‘payment options’ link under 

the “Account & Billing” tab on 

the landing page. 

Eliminate worry and save 

time and money with Electric 

Check. Sign up today or call 

OEC’s Customer Service 

Department at 405-321-2024 if 

you have questions about the 

bank draft program. [17-164-102- 

01] 

Authorization to Pay Electric Bill 

Return this form to Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, PO Box 1208, Norman, OK 73070 

Please enclose a voided check with this application 

Name: _________________________ Home Phone: _____________ Work Phone: ______________ 

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ 

City: _______________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: ______________ 

OEC Account Number: _________________ Financial Institution: ____________________________ 

Checking/Savings Acct. #: _____________________ City/State: ___________________________ 

Draft current bill of $ ____________ on due date. OR initial here to begin draft with next bill: _______________________ 

I authorize Oklahoma Electric Cooperative to initiate monthly deductions, as indicated above and continuing each month 

thereafter, for payment of my electric service bill and for the financial institution specified by me to pay the amount from 

my checking or savings account. This authority is to remain in effect until revoked by me in writing. I understand that both 

OEC and my financial institution reserve the right to terminate this payment plan or my participation therein. 

10 Date: __________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________

Internet, new technology help 

OEC eliminate paperwork 

Shane Dominey enters meter exchange 

information into his laptop. The 

information is saved, exported via 

wireless Internet and immediately 

updated in the office. 

Over the last few years, OEC’s board, staff and 

employees have seen a dramatic shift toward the use of 

paperless technology to manage work. In March, OEC 

took another step toward reducing the paper shuffling 

by migrating to a cellular-based mobile work system for 

service orders. 

“We implemented one phase of 

NISC’s iVUE Mobile Workforce and 

Work Management applications on March 

22,” said Jenni Smith, OEC’s database 

administrator. “All of the servicemen are 

using the laptop computers in their trucks 

to receive and complete the work they do in 

the field through an Internet connection.” 

The new technology integrates with the 

other iVUE applications used at OEC. The 

iVUE software is developed by National 

Information Solutions Cooperative, an 

information technology company that 

develops and supports leading-edge 

software and hardware solutions for 

primarily utility cooperatives and telecommunications 

companies across the nation. 

Every day, OEC’s servicemen download the customer 

service data files and the service orders for the day to their 

laptop computers. They use the task management software 

to plan their route and head out into the field. 

“We are still learning to navigate through all of the 

information and there have been a few bugs to work out, 

but overall it’s going well,” said Shane Dominey. “We enter 

and save the data, which is exported via wireless Internet 

and immediately updated at the office.” 

Digitizing the co-op’s work order paper trail makes 

real-time information available to everyone, eliminates 

manual data entry, reduces paper piles and lost paperwork 

and cuts costs. According to Smith, the conversion already 

has eliminated 55 percent of the printing of paper service 

orders. 

Smith said the co-op plans to convert to the mobile 

work system in three phases. The customer service and 

metering departments converted in the first phase. The 

second phase, planned for late summer or early fall, will 

be the Operations Department. The final department to 

convert will be Engineering. 

C o - o p ’ s 

a n n u a l 

m e e t i n g 

slated for 

Aug. 27 

M a r k y o u r 

calendars now and 

make plans to attend 

OEC’s 73rd Annual 

Meeting. This year’s 

main event is set for 

Friday, Aug. 27 at the 

Lloyd Noble Center in 

Norman. 

T h e a n n u a l 

meeting serves as a 

venue for members 

to vote on the prior 

year’s business and 

any proposed bylaws 

amendments, seat three 

trustees on the board, 

and give and receive 

direct input about the 

affairs of the co-op. 

Despite the heavy 

agenda, the business 

side of OEC’s annual 

meeting lasts only a 

short time. However, 

the free food, fun 

and entertainment— 

ideal for the entire 

family—last for hours. 

Festivities will get 

under way at 4:30 p.m. 

On Aug. 5 OEC 

will mail invitations 

to co-op members. The 

dinner is by reservation 

only, so be sure to 

fill out and return 

the accompanying 

reservation card. 

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12 

A trick to teaching 

electrical safety 

Students at 

Washington 

Elementary School 

in Norman eagerly 

volunteer, assist and 

are impressed by 

Tracy Mowdy’s magic 

tricks. Mowdy uses 

illusions to teach 

electrical safety. 

BY Patti Rogers 

Magic is something that has a universal appeal and fascination. 

Children especially are entertained and intrigued by the phenomenon, 

which makes it a good tool to reinforce safety about the powerful 

phenomenon of electricity. 

“Just like you can’t see, for example, a ball move from hand to hand, 

electricity is invisible,” says Tracy Mowdy, an OEC employee who has 

developed an educational electricity safety program for the cooperative. “It 

captures their attention and is an effective way to insure the message sinks 

in.” 

Mowdy conducts the interactive “Do Watts Wise” presentation, 

engaging the students with fascinating tricks while he explains about 

electricity—how it is made, how it travels and how it has become such an 

integral part of our lives. He sprinkles in precautions to take when flying 

kites, climbing trees or getting near power lines. 

“It doesn’t take much to get hurt or killed from even a small amount of 

electricity. The best thing you can do is be aware of the dangers and learn 

how to avoid them,” Mowdy says 

Dr. Linda Parsons, principal of Washington Elementary School, which 

Mowdy visited in April, says the assemblies are educational and engaging. 

“The students love it,” Parsons says. 

The “Do Watts Wise” program is geared toward students through the 

fifth-grade and typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes. The show can be tailored 

for time and the audience, and there is an optional component that allows 

interaction with OEC linemen. The lineworkers explain how a wire can 

be on the ground or in a tree and still be ‘hot’ and demonstrate practical 

examples of arcing and the effects of electrical contact. 

“From a hot dog and marshmallows we construct a ‘man,’ who we call 

‘Harry,’ and we show them being in close proximity—not even touching 

the lines—can result in the electric current jumping over to your body and 

causing injury,” says Danny Watters, a veteran lineman. “‘Harry’ is burned 

using the same voltage it takes to light up a household bulb. Anyone who

has seen ‘Harry’ remembers what happens when a wire gets too 

close to him.” 

Watters says the students also like trying on a pair of 

lineman’s insulated rubber gloves. 

More than 2,200 local schoolchildren in 12 different 

schools have attended assemblies to hear OEC’s Do Watts Wise 

electricity safety message from Mowdy, and other Oklahoma 

co-ops have started to bring him to their parts of the state. The 

program is a service we provide to our schools and community 

organizations free-of-charge. 

In February, Northwestern Electric Cooperative sponsored 

Mowdy on a four-day trip to Woodward to share his message 

with 2,400 students at 11 schools in the NWEC service area. He 

traveled in April to the Blue Canyon Wind Farm near Lawton 

and the Buffalo Bear Wind Farm to share the magical lessons 

with students from around the state who attended Western 

Farmers Electric Cooperative’s Earth Day celebrations. 

“The students were mesmerized by the tricks and stuck around 

after the show to see if they could sneak a peek into Tracy’s magic 

box,” says Melissa Washmon, a marketing coordinator at NWEC. 

“The main goal is to educate every student in northwest Oklahoma 

about the dangers of electricity. When the students sit at the edge of 

their seats in anticipation, they will learn something about electrical 

safety. We would love to have him back in the future.” 

Mowdy welcomes the work that sometimes takes him into 

the schools. The 37-year-old has practiced magic as a hobby 

for more than two decades, nearly half of which he has worked 

at OEC. Early in his career, Mowdy attended college classes 

during the day and worked as a radio dispatcher at night. Today, 

he works in OEC’s engineering department. He has conducted 

Do Watts Wise demonstrations since 2005. 

“There is no performing art that is more loved among 

children than magic,” said Mowdy. “Teaching electrical safety 

in a way that is memorable and fun is a real passion of mine.” 

According to Jack Ferrell, OEC’s member services director, 

attention to safety typically goes up during the month of 

May, which marks National Electrical Safety Month. At OEC, 

however, he says safety is emphasized year-round. 

“We are totally committed to doing everything in our power 

to prevent accident-related injuries and deaths among children 

in our community,” says Ferrell. “A commitment to community 

and education is one of the unique concepts upon which the coop 

was founded, and it’s something our members can be proud 

of.” 

Contact Ferrell at 405-217-6703 or jferrell@okcoop.org for 

more information or to schedule a Do Watts Wise presentation. 

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14 

Energy Efficiency 

In-home energy management devices 

help monitor, control electricity use 

By James Dulley 

‘ 

I try to get my family to 

make lifestyle changes 

to reduce our maximum 

electricity use, but it’s 

tough. If they can see how 

much is being used, this 

may help. What are my 

options to accomplish this 

and the savings?” 

www.okcoop.org Q 

It is surprising how some 

minor lifestyle changes 

can impact the amount 

of energy your house consumes. 

This is not only a matter of saving 

money on your utility bills, but it 

is also important for your family’s 

future. As our lives and our homes 

become more and more dependent 

upon electricity to function 

properly, conserving energy from 

all sources is wise. 

Another key reason to 

reduce electricity consumption 

is controlling peak demand for 

utility companies. If you want 

to always have 

electricity 

available, your 

utility company 

has to have 

enough electric 

generation 

capacity to 

meet peak user 

demand. Even 

though it may 

be used only 

a few times a 

year—often 

during peak 

air-conditioning 

load on a 

weekday 

afternoon—it 

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has to be there for uninterrupted 

service. Since building a 

generating plant is extremely 

expensive, eliminating or delaying 

more plants keeps your electric 

rate down. 

First, it may help to educate 

your family about which electric 

devices use the most electricity 

so they can minimize the use 

of these devices. Generally, any 

appliance or device that creates 

heat uses the most electricity. Even 

some devices that do not have 

heating as their primary purpose, 

such as lighting, create heat and 

consume much electricity overall. 

You might consider labeling some 

of them with a red sticker or star 

to remind everyone of the major 

electricity consumers. 

If you have an electric meter 

with a visible spinning wheel, 

switch on various appliances 

while your family members are 

watching the meter. It is pretty 

impressive and it may create a 

lasting impression when they see 

how much the wheel speeds up 

when you switch on a hair blow 

dryer or the clothes dryer. Switch 

off all nonessential appliances to 

see how slow you can make it go. 

There are a number of new 

Continued on page 23 

The two-piece Black and Decker Power Monitor tracks minuteto-minute 

electricity use. It is an easy way to help control energy 

consumption.

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• Young Angus pairs & heavy bred 

heifers, nice & gentle. 485-3860. 

miscellAneous 

• Meade LXD75-SN8AT telescope. 

comes with a 26mm eyepiece tripod 

& German equatorial mount. Gently 

used scope in like new cond, $1,000 

OBO. 392-3951. 

• Free fiberglass diving board complete 

w/base, gd cond. 799-7070. 

• Garage door, 7’x18’, all metal, insulated, 

VGC, $450. 222-8792. 

• 40’ steel trusses Clear-Span w/post/ 

uprights. Great for hay barns or shop. 

$150. 313-5505 or 550-7288. 

arnold.johnson@fcbw.com 


• An entire small private school inventory. 

Student & teacher desks, 

A Beka Book curriculum, copier, 

playground eqpt, shelves, podium, 

anything you might need for homeschooling. 

615-4827 after 5. 

• Wheat back pennies collection, $2/ 

ea; .22 rifle, tube fed, $30. misc- 1976 

OSU co-big 8 champs Dr. Pepper 

bottle unopened 1 quart $25 

• ‘73 OU - Texas commemorative Dr. 

Pepper 16 oz unopened bottle $25. 

‘74-‘75 OU Nat’l champs commemorative 

Dr. Pepper 1quart unopened 

bottle, $50. Bill, 323-5448. 

• SKS rifle w/synthetic stock & bayonet, 

great cond $300 or trade for ham 

radio eqpt. 641-7582. 

• Car top luggage carrier, $50; computer 

desk, $40; special made walnut 

carving tool chest 24X12XH17 (tools 

not included), $150. 642-7192. 

• Pond plants: yellow water iris, lilies, 

goldfish. Also have raspberry plants 

& iris. 640-465. 

• Furniture; Solitaire mobile home; 

‘87 Suburban 454; used brick; block; 

stone; Yamaha stage monitors; 

fireplace stone & parts; other stuff. 

745-2129 or 833-6769. 

• Pair of consecutive numbered Ruger 

New Vaquero cowboy guns. 5’5 

barrels / 45LC. $450/ea or $900/ 

both. NIB 641-7582 or ok_blessed@ 

yahoo.com. 

• Moving? I have boxes (priced individually): 

wardrobes $3; dishpaks/ 

large $2; smaller/book size $1; 

stuffed w/packing paper add $1; 

clean, strong, heavy-duty. 701-3836. 

Bring this add and get a 

FREE CHAIN with purchase! 

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• Large Igloo dog house, exc 

cond. $100 new- sell $40. Mike, 

392-2301 after 2pm. 

• Rainbow E Series vacuum cleaner, 

3yrs old, exc cond. $1,200 firm. 

264-3732. 

• Bicycle rack for RV, w/cover, holds 2 

full-size bikes, fits on 2” x 2” receiver 

hitch. $75. 447-9222. 

• Pool & deck: 16x32 Doughboy ABG 

w/filter, pump, ‘cake’ stairs, deck & 

all accessories. You take down & 

move. $1,500 OBO. 406-1526. 

• 26,000’ of 2 7/8” pipe, $1.05-$1.35/ 

ft. 627-3920. 

• Charter arms .38 spl undercover, 

$200; Makarov 9x18, $200; Norinco 

7.62x39 w/ammo, $350. 733-5680. 

• Armand Marseille doll, 38”-40” tall; 

Germany390; vintage jewelry; glass 

ware; collectables; quilts; clown 

collection; cowboy boots; chaps & 

more. 392-4892. 

Construction Management 

General Contracting 

Design Build • Tenant Finish 

405-570-8559 

$ 199 

CS-310 

14 inch bar 

I-35 & Indian Hills Rd. 

Norman, OK 

405 360-5045 

• 16” Ryobi weedeater, $40; 12” Delta 

drill press, $75; shot glass collection; 

coin collection. 485-4672. 

• Tree: 8yrs old, grown in self-pruning 

grow bags, R.Buds, S.Pines, Loblolly 

Pines, Sycamore, L.B. elms. 387-9882. 

• Table saw, $65. 447-8924. 

• S&W 9mm Luger w/carrying case, 

new, extra magazine & box of shells, 

$260. 692-7123. 

• Beauty shop eqpt: shampoo station, 

styling chair & station, 2 dryers & 

chairs, all like new, $1,000. 691-1269. 

• 2 cast doors w/glass, air vents, 

chrome handles for wood stove, 19 

½” high x 14” wide, $100. 321-3304. 

• Folding chair, tables & caddy; pint 

& quart canning jars; 2 partly used 

rolls, barbed wire; iron billiard 

barbells; MTV riding mower, needs 

some repairs. 745-2144. 

• Bridge port V8 vert mill, $2,850; 

16x60 HD lathe, $3,500. 410-2049. 


• ’05 YZ F-R6 Yamaha Raven, low 

miles, exc cond, $4,500 OBO; 

bedside commode & walker, both 

adj legs, $25 & $15; commode seat 

topper, good, $5. 321-2716. 

• Tru-cut 20” reel mower, 4hp Honda 

eng, exc cond, $450. 692-9335. 

• Dual tire wheelbarrow, new, $85; 

off-road scooter, $300; 4x8 tilt bed 

trailer, $495. 550-0387. 

• Coke collection; old Playboy magazines; 

2 campershells- 1 fiberglass

& 1 metal for low ’80s GM PU, both 

long wide beds. 570-3387. 

• 2 110V 8,000 BTU A/Cs; 9mm semi 

auto, extra mag in box, trade for any 

cal rev .22 & up. 386-7418. 

• ’60s Seeburg jukebox w/record of 

gold old music, works gd, $800. 

692-0255. 

• Exercise eqpt, AB Lounge sports. 

799-5000. 

• Percussion drums kit for beginning 

band, $100. 226-4332. 

• Refrigerator w/top freezer, $40; 

Comfortglow yellow flame vent-free 

propane gas log heater w/surrounding 

wood mantle, 24” logs, 45” high, 

exc cond, $300 OBO. 924-0541. 

• Sears 12 cu. ft. dump cart, $50; 3 

Whirly bird wind roof vents, 12”, 

exc cond, $60/all. 527-6376. 

• Top soil & fill dirt. 245-7962. 

• Solid wood door, $15; floor lamp, 

$3; table, $3; VCR tapes: Midway, 

$3, Tora, Tora, Tora, $3, Last of the 

Mohicans, $1. 321-7620. 

• Piano acrosonic by Baldwin, dark 

wood, gd cond, $300. 321-6518. 

• Pink & white loft bed w/playhouse 

underneath; antq white chest & 

dresser; 3 antq lamps; misc antq 

items; drill press; saws & misc tools; 

antq horseless carriage. 409-1312. 

• 500gal propane tank, $350; Bear 

wood stove, $200; farm drill, $100; 

farm disc, $100. 476-7011. 

• Airless spray eqpt, several rigs for 

sale. Kevin, 641-6780. 

• 17” roping saddle, bridles, blankets, 

misc tack, roping heads, $20-$500. 

872-3770. 

• Hawend glass table top, 28 ½ x 52. 

872-9821. 

• Outside A/C unit for single-wide 

mobile home, $175; misc firewood 

from ice storm, about a rick, $40. 

208-1922. 

mobile Homes, rvs & boAts 

• Mobile home to be moved, $25,000: 

’95 Palm Harbor, 18x81, custom, 

inside totally redone, new carpet, 

flooring, wood cabinets, etc. Serious 

inquiries only. 863-0311. 

• 18’ Buccaneer deck boat, V6 inboard 

eng, VGC, teak wood trim + other 

extras. $5,500 OBO. 527-7517. 

Experience 

more freedom. 

Dialyze at home. 

1-888-DaVita-8 

DaVita.com 

© DaVita Inc. All rights reserved. 

• ‘05 HR Savoy 5th wheel, 28’, slideout, 

sleeps 6, shower inside & out, 

private commode, receiver hitch, 

5th-wheel hitch, elect jacks, duct 

H/A, TV, CD, non-smoker, no pets. 

$17,500. 206-0786. 

• Cabover camper: ’80s Cameo, gd 

cond. Dining converts to 2nd bed, 

A/C, heat, stove, refr, sink, fits full 

PU bed, w/jacks & clamps. $2,500. 

872-2616. 

• Sliding 5th wheel hitch, $400. 834- 

0574. 

• ‘69 Avion C11 truck camper w/ 

Coleman A/C unit. Good ext cond; 

interior needs restoration. $1,500 

OBO. 550-7648 or julesn79@yahoo. 

com for photos. 

• 35’ Gulfstream dsl pusher, 300 hp 

Cummings, 6spd Allison, 1 owner, 

low miles, jacks, camera, slide, garaged, 

looks new, stove & awning 

never used. 392-2243. 

• ‘06 Weekender 244 toy hauler, 25’ 

bumper pull, A/C, heat, microwave, 

sink, stove, oven, awning, fridge, 

stereo, shower, toilet, weight distribution 

hitch, $14,500. 202-9906. 

• ‘98 Class A mtr home, under 20K, 

slide, gen, ducted air, $24,900. ‘92 

Predator, center console, live well, 

fish finder, 50hp mtr. $2,950. 620- 

7100 or mom49toy@yahoo.com. 

• 26.5’ Jayco Eagle 5th wheel, 1 db 

slide out, always housed, includes 

hitch, see to appreciate, $7,500. 

364-4118 or 808-5555. 

• ’07 VIP Mercruiser, like new, 

used about 50 hrs, need to sell due 

to health, too many extras to list. 

795-7884. 

• ’03 Surveyor ultralite travel trlr by 

Forest River, 25’, nice inside & out, 

all weather, vent covers, elect jack, 

outdoor shower, $9,500. 485-2485. 

Mark Grider 

The Junkman 

is Back. 

Got Junk? 

Cash or free removal of 

cars, trucks, vans, SUVs 

or Dune buggies, with or 

without tires, wheels or 

titles. I also haul off riding 

or push mowers, A.C.s, 

alum, batteries, copper, 

any metal, antiques, 

tractors, old farm eqpt. 

Too many things to list. 

Just call Mark. 

573-0250 

Your Friendly, Reliable 

Junkman, 

Mark Grider 

• ’04 Honda 350 Rancher, 4-wheeler, 

exc cond, asking $2,500. 527-7796 

or 620-7982. 

• E-Z-Go golf cart, needs batteries, 

$200. 794-0374. 

• 5-way 5th wheel travel trlr hitch, $800 

new, sell for $425 cash. 872-3964. 

• Apache camper trailer, fiberglass 

sides, no canvas, made in ’70s but 

in exc cond. Barn kept, a must see, 

$2,000. 606-5760. 

• ’92 Jayco pop-up travel trlr, A/C, 

new tires & cables, sleeps 4 adults, 

14’ closed, works well, $1,400. 329- 

4795 after 5pm. 

• ‘81 Duracraf fishing boat & trlr, 

15’/w Evinrude 18HP mtr, $950. 

329-5482. 

reAl estAte 

• 2 acres FSBO #22310814,’02 3bd, 

2ba, 1738 sf, 2 car, fenced,1000 

sf shop/barn, storm shelter, hk/up 

for hot tub. $187.500, 387-2396 or 

503-6136. 

• Must sell I-40 & Peebly 5 acres 

MOL, lots of trees, home site cleared, 

FSBO. 1 1/2 mi from interstate. 

Make offer. 386-3916. 

• 5.5 acres, Blanchard: very pretty, 

stream, some trees, 30x30 barn 

w/concrete floor w/16’ awning, 

$58,000. 650-6440. 

• 20 acres w/new well, small down, 

carry for 10 or 15 years. 5 miles S 

of Blanchard. 344-6988. 

• 20 acres in Cleveland Co. 660’ paved 

rd frontage. SW corner of Slaughterville 

Rd/Pott Co. line. $2,500/ 

acre. 899-7565. 

• 3.5 mol acres, well, septic, comm. 

or res. $34,900 owner carry, no 

restrictions. 329-2537. 

• 5 acres w/3bd, 2ba, 1148 sq ft. house, 

across from Lake Thunderbird, 

quiet country living, NE 112th & 

Alameda, $117,500. 850-5610. 

• Martingale Est: Platted acreage 

home lots. I-35 to Exit 101 (Ladd 

Road). East 1/4 mile to entrance. 

288-2564 

• 1-acre corner lot River Ridge Ests 

in Tuttle. Must sell. $25,000 OBO. 

387-4387. 

• Large 2bd condo, 1 ½ba, fireplace 

near OU. 596-1929. 

• FSBO, 18 lots in Weleeka, 6 blocks 

Construction Company, LLC. 

Sitework*Snow Removal 

Excavating & Grading 

Land Clearing*House Pads 

Ditching*Footing Excavation 

Moore, OK 

(405) 219-2963 


N of Main St on Chickasaw, $6,000. 

412-4810. 

• 5 acres, pond, barn, cellar, trailer, 

septic tank, rural water & electric, 

3 ½ mi E of Antlers, $35,000. 872- 

8724 or 613-2859. 

• 2br trailer house, 1 acre, $400/mo 

rent, $400 deposit, Bridge Creek 

area.; Barrels: plastic, 50 & 30 gal, 

$7/ea, metal, $6/ea. 387-3543. 

• 12’x16’ quality bldg, oversize loft, 2 

windows, walk-in door, insulated, outlets 

4’ apart, sheetrocked. Exc hobby 

shop or office. 410-6505 10am-8pm. 

• Private horse pasture w/shelter, $35/ 

mo. 691-2017. 

• Room for rent in SW OKC, 4 ½ mi 

from OCCC. 691-2017. 

• 310 E Frank, Norman: 2bd, 1ba, 

1,000sf mol, 50x140 lot, near 

campus, great for rental, $69,500. 

501-5472. 

• 4br, 1 1/2ba, 885sf, lg rm add on, 

wood burning stove, total elec, new 

app, carpet, roof & A/C, appr @ 

$123,500, asking $95,500. 740-7776. 

• 5 acres, well, septic, small ’70s 

3bd, 1½ ba, near Lake Thunderbird, 

$28,500, cash only. 872-8733. 

wAnted 

• Will buy lawnmowers & ATVs, 

working or not. 386-6030 or 264- 

6255. 

• I will pick up unwanted appliances, 

old mowers, tillers, ACs & other 

metal items free. 627-5752. 

• Shortwave radio/ham & Morse code 

eqpt. 641-7582. 

• 4’ rototiller w/3pt hook up. 942-4538. 



Spring Specials 


• Want to buy freestanding conical 

fireplace. 659-6035. 

• Someone to trap turtles out of pond. 

329-6123. 

• Old Barbie dolls, clothes & accessories 

from 1959 to 1973. 354-4096. 

• 5’ tandem disc, will trade 8’ disc or 

buy outright. 899-4452. 

• Battery charger for Guardian 

3-wheel elect scooter, will sell 

scooter as is, exc cond, strong battery, 

deluxe mod, $250; ’60s slide 

projector. 321-6825. 

• Will cut your trees for free for the 

firewood, oak pecan or hickory. 

Toby, 872-3546. 

• Pastor looking for church, independent 

full gospel. Great refs, many years 

exp, rev’d May, in Norman, Noble & 

surrounding. 274-5628 or 899-6243. 

• Chef, Mexican, good solid business, 

opportunity to grow. 527-7253. 

• Lawnmowers & ATVs, running or 

not. 313-1605. 

notices & Announcements 

• OEC will hold a sealed-bid auction 

on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 

to dispose of unused items. Call 217- 

6756 the day before for item listing. 

• Public Auction P&H Poultry Sales, 

Sat, May 1, Newcastle Ag Bldg. 

Water fowl, eggs, cages, poultry 

& related products. Consignments 

taken Sat from 9am-3pm. Jamie, 

387-6092 or jamierkayparker@ 

hotmail.com. 

• Garage Sale: 824 Andrea St, Norman. 

Lots of neat stuff, clothes, 

jewelry, etc, May 6-8. Annual Noble 

Serving Norman & the 

surrounding area since 1891 

Non Profit, Perpetual Care 

Financing available 

no intereSt up to 2 yrS 

“Freedom to choose upright 

&/or flat marker memorials.” 

High School All School reunion, 

June 11 & 12 @ Noble High School. 

Joyce Miller Carle, 872-5157 for info. 

• Found: girls ’01 Little Axe class 

ring. Call & identify, very special 

ring, will gladly return to graduate. 

Lori, 496-6264. 

PAid Ads 

• Matt Whitehead framing, carpentry, 

siding & trim: all types 

of fences, custom made & rustic 

cabinets, total remodel, cedar tree 

removal. 519-0925. 

• Larry’s Barber Shop now open in 

Slaughterville, 10630 US 77, 9a.m. 

– 6p.m., 872-8911. 

• Hurst Siding Co. in business 30yrs. 

Featuring Alcoa vinyl products. 

Replacement windows, carports, 

awnings & any exterior home 

improvement. 364-0098 or email 

ronhurst1@juno.com. 

Norman Farm Market 

8am-noon 

Saturdays 

and 

Wednesdays 


• Playhouses: 10-15% off spring 

special. 596-3344. 

• Weld up steel buildings: 30x40 = 

$13,600. 30x50 = $15,900. 40x60 = 

$23,400. 596-3344. 

• Bargain Barns: 18x21 steel carport, 

$695. 12x31 RV cover, $1,586.50. 

20x21 garage, $3,560. 24x31 garage, 

$5,165. 596-3344 

• Housekeeping: Norman-Purcell 

area, low rates, reliable ref’s. Tabetha, 

268-3043 or 899-7850. 

• Rent to own portable buildings: 

8x12 = $1,295 or $64.75per mo. 8x16 

= $1,695 or $84.75 per mo. 10x16 

=$2,695 or $134.75 per mo. No credit 

check. 596-3344. 

• Tractor work, box blade & brush 

hogging. 570-7223. 

• Metal building work, all types of 

metal buildings. 570-7223. 

• Cedar Tree Cutting: ground level 

cutting. Jack 740-2323. 

Opens 

April 3 

Buy Fresh 

Cleveland County Fairgrounds 

615 E. Robinson • 360-4721 

www.clevelandcountyfair.org

• Caregiver: Will sit, shop, clean, etc 

for your elderly loved one, any time. 

Carol, 249-7976. 

• Concrete work, no job too small! 

Drives, sidewalks, pads & repairs. 

899-7292 or 996-7252. 

• Home Repair Services: painting 

(int/ext), sheetrock repairs, roofing, 

siding, flooring (tile, laminates, etc.), 

doors & windows; fences. We will 

barter. 899-7292 or 996-7252. 

• Home & Business painting: Interior/exterior 

painting, drywall & 

siding repair, water damage repair. 

References available. 899-7292 or 

996-7252. 

• Tree Services, etc: Tree trimming, 

cut downs, tops, yard cleanup & 

haul-offs. References; we will barter! 

899-7292 or 996-7252. 

• 3bd, 2ba, manufactured home, 

apprx 1.23 acres, close to town, 

Norman schools, seller wants offer. 

Kathy, House of Realty, 737-4466 

or 863-1956. 

• Professional Organizing Company: 

offering many online & local 

services. http://site.atyourbeck-call. 

com. 

• Complete auto repair: Brakes, tune 

ups, timing belts, water pumps, motors, 

transmissions, & much more, 

quality work at low prices, 27 years 

experience. 899-4221 or 503-7455. 

• Handyman services: painting, 

sheetrock repairs, light carpentry, 

garage clean-ups & yard work. 

641-6780. 

• Horse training & riding lessons 

including barrel racing & playday 

events. 20yrs barrel racing experience. 

I love teaching people of all 

ages. 387-2807 (205) 260-7266. 

• Dumpster rental: You load, we 

dump. 30yards. 990-4291. 

• Handyman services: Remodel, 

room additions, decks, siding & 

windows. Andy, 306-6995. 

• Lyla Glen Addn: 1/2 to 1 acre lots, 

all utilities, Washington schools. 

990-4291. 

• Hauling: dump truck, sand, gravel, 

fill dirt, rock. 990-4291. 

• Need your house cleaned? You 

don’t have time or just don’t feel like 

it? Call Jamie, 760-8870. 

• Custom Built Cabinets & Trim: 

shop built, new home construction 

or remodel, insured. 872-3546. 

• New listing, restaurant in S OKC: 

almost 4,000sf on ½acre, totally 

remodeled in ’98, priced to sell or 

lease, $350,000 OBO. Pat w/C.B., 

823-0644. 

• South OKC wedding chapel: 

ready to go, everything included to 

continue business or make it a store 

or offices. Pat w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• Commercial lots in Norman: off 

Hwy 9 & Hwy 77, ½ acre-2 acres, 

$279,000 - $725,000, lots of activity 

for your business. Pat w/C.B., 

823-0644. 

• 10 acres w/ mobiles: 1 nice & 1 older 

mobile, 4 sheds, fencing, $97,900; 

can split to 5 acre tracts for $59,900 

& $37,900, near Thunderbird. Pat w/ 

C.B., 823-0644. 

• 50 acres w/over 1,900 sf frame 

home: full basement that needs 

MirianBray 

@DonCies.com 

EQUAL HOUSING 

O P P O R T U N I T Y 

finishing, in-ground pool, large 

shop/barn, Wanette, $184,900. Pat 

w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• $17,900 for 2 acres: w/septic & 

electric, 5 min west of Blanchard. 

Pat w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• Build your dream home or weekend 

cabin: 6.3 acres off Alameda 

& 120th (Choctaw Rd), by Thunderbird, 

$59,900. Pat w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• Westside Norman condo w/garage 

by mall: remolded, all appliances, 

W/D, ground level w/2bd, 2ba, 

$85,900. Pat w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• 2 homes for the price of 1 on 10 

acres: $105,000 for 4bd, 2ba, 2 

living & other has 2bd, 2ba, east of 

Lexington. Pat w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• Reduced $7,000 to only $152,900: 

2yr old 4bd, 2ba, 2 car home w/ 

1,700sf on 1/2 acre lot in W Norman. 

Pat w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• E Norman, reduced $3,500: rock 

& frame home on 2 acres w/ 2 lrg 

bd, 2ba, garage, fenced & koi pond, 

$93,500. Pat w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• New W Norman listing: 1 acre off 

36th w/10yr old brick home, 3bd, 

2ba, 2 car & over 2,000sf, priced 

to sell, $197,900 & $3,000 closing 

paid. Pat w/C.B., 823-0644. 

• New Newcastle listing: close-in 

acreage on 2 acres, totally remodeled 

brick home, 3bd, 2 1/2ba, 2 car, 

$149,900. Pat w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• New Noble listing: 1,200sf, 3bd, 

1ba, 2 living & sunroom, $72,900. 

Pat w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• E Noble updated frame home on 

1 1/2 acres w/24x24 garage/work- 

Mirian Bray 

Sales Associate 

OFFICE (405) 329-0256 

DIRECT (405) 979-7463 

CELL (405) 606-5257 

FAX (405) 979-7450 

TOLL FREE (800) 634-2199 

MIDTOWN OFFICE 

424 W. MAIN ST. 

NORMAN, OK 73069 • www.DonCies.com 


shop, 15 min from Norman, $77,900 

w/ $2,500 closing paid for buyer. Pat 

w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• New listing, 6 acres w/creek: 5 

miles E of Noble, well, septic, old 

home, $39,900. Home can be moved 

off by seller. Pat w/ C.B., 823-0644. 

• Valley Automotive: auto repair, 

brakes, shocks, tune-ups. South of 

Noble. 20yrs experience. 590-3957. 

BUILDING SUPPLIES ~ FURNITURE ~ APPLIANCES ~ AND MORE 

Monday - Friday 10 - 6 Saturday 9 - 4 

(405) 360-7868 1835 Industrial Blvd, Norman 



www.cchfh.org 


• Tractor work: brush hogging, box 

blade. $40/hr. 590-3957. 

• Tractor repair: all makes. Noble, 

Lexington area. 590-3957. 

• Bowman’s Welding Service: pipe 

fences, entry ways, gates, shop work 

or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084. 

• Beason Custom Cabinets: New 

custom cabinets for new construction 

or remodel, apprx 1 wk of 

kitchen down time, raised panel 

doors—rollout shelves, choice of 

wood, refs. 527-6025. 

• Greg Moore Excavation: septic 

systems, backhoe & dozer service, 

concrete removal & replacement – 

driveways & sidewalks – and water 

line service. Small jobs welcome. 

872-9398. 

• Large Quilts & Quilt tops. Floy N 

Pennington, 872-8367. 

• Gravel hauling & driveway work. 

245-7962. 

shop, donate and volunteer 

at the store that builds homes 

and prevents landfill waste 

don’t throw it away 

throw it our way 

• Arvon’s Backhoe Service, LLC: 

septic systems (new & repair), 

aerobic systems, water, gas, elec line 

ditching, driveways, culverts, tree 

clearing. Free estimates. 364-0615. 

• Robert’s discount concrete work, 

best deals guaranteed. 694-8542. 

• Cross Timber Tree Services, will 

barter. 694-8542. 

• Argo Enterprises: siding, roofing, 

construction. New homes, room 

additions. Patio covers, carports, 

replacement windows. 329-0553 

or 255-5553. 

• Reliable Fence: free estimates, 

all types of fence. 872-9199 or 

416-3672. 

• Timber Tree Service: trimming, 

lifting, removals, large or small, 

excellent references, insured, specializing 

in hard removals. Contact 

Randy McCarter, 392-2399 or 

821-1027. 

• Trina’s Divine Doggie Doo’s: 7051 

Slaughterville Rd, across from Canadian 

River Winery. Quality dog/ 

cat grooming, loving/caring enviro, 

9yrs exp. 268-3043 or 899-7850. 

• Woods Tree Service: trimming, 

removal, stump grinding. Free 

estimates, reasonable & insured. 

Jason, 371-1961 or 370-3927. 

• Weekend Tractor Works: box 

blade, brush hog, driveways, garden 

roto tilling, discing, breaking plow. 

2hr min. 381-2344 or 620-3877. 

• CF Fencing & Metal Buildings: 

shops, barns, fencing of all types. 

Free estimates. 360-2458 or 226-2930. 

A lameda 

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• Dursus Home Improvements: 

Total bath & kitchen remodeling. 

Carpentry, sheetrock, paint & tile. 

Stone & paver patios; retaining 

walls. Matt, 532-1158. 

• Masonry work & repair: Brick, 

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Power monitoring devices: track energy 

consumption, change habits and save 

Continued from page 14 

energy management devices available to help you 

monitor and control the electricity usage in your home. 

The simplest ones basically accomplish the same goal 

as watching the electric meter except they display the 

electricity usage digitally on an electronic display. 

These devices can also 

calculate the instantaneous 

cost in dollars. 

One of the simplest 

designs is the Power Monitor 

by Black and Decker. This 

is a two-piece system with 

an indoor, hand-held digital 

display. You program in your 

current electric rate so it can 

accurately calculate the real 

time monetary cost. In order 

to see how much a specific 

appliance costs to use, just 

switch it on and watch the display to see how much 

more electricity is being used. 

The Power Monitor is designed for simple 

homeowner installation. A wireless sensor is attached 

with a large hose clamp around the glass electric meter 

cover. Its adjustable sensor arm is positioned over 

the wheel so it senses its speed. This sensor sends 

a signal indoors to the monitor display. It works on 

most electric meters, but not all, so check the Black 

and Decker Web site (www.blackanddecker.com ) for 

compatibility. 

The TED (The Energy Detective) by Energy, Inc. 

operates in a somewhat similar fashion except it senses 

the electricity usage from CTs (current transformers) 

on the circuit breaker panel. Homeowners can 

install this system themselves. There are two TED 

THE MORE SOPHISTICATED 

SySTEMS ARE PARTICulARly 

EffECTIvE wITH TIME-Of-uSE RATES 

bECAuSE THEy CAn Run APPlIAnCES 

OR CHAngE THERMOSTAT SETTIngS 

bASED uPOn THE ADjuSTAblE RATE 

STRuCTuRE. 

models. The best one, the TED 5000, provides more 

monitoring functions and provides the option of 

monitoring on a personal computer. 

The next step up in energy management systems 

has wireless sensors on electric and gas appliances. 

The main control unit and display 

compiles this information so you can 

program and control the electricity 

usage of each appliance. If there are 

problems or excessive energy usage 

alerts, these systems can notify you 

remotely by email or text message. 

These types of more 

sophisticated systems are 

particularly effective with timeof-use 

rates (see page 9) because 

they can run appliances or change 

thermostat settings based upon the 

adjustable rate structure. Many of 

these “smart” devices and plugs, which communicate 

among each other, use ZigBee communication 

protocol. This allows components from one energy 

management company to function with another 

company’s components. 

The following companies offer energy 

management devices and control systems: 

? Agilewaves, www.agilewaves.com; 

? Black & Decker, www.blackanddecker.com/ 

energy/; 

? Control4, www.control4.com; 

? Energy Inc., www.theenergydetective.com; and 

? Onset, www.onsetcomp.com. 

James Dulley is a nationally-syndicated energy-management expert. 

Send inquiries to James Dulley, OEC News, 6906 Royalgreen Dr., 

Cincinnati, OH 45244 or visit www.dulley.com.

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