May - Oklahoma Electric Cooperative

A Glimpse Inside . . .From the Top .................................................................................................................3Operation Round Up ..................................................................................................4Industry News: Headlines .........................................................................................5Recipes to Live By: Mother's Day.............................................................................6Co-op People: Danny Watters, district lineman ................................................7Youth News: Youth Tour/Energy Camp Winners Announced..................8-9Energy Efficiency: A/C checkups/Get to know your electrician..................10Safety: Leave electrical work to the pros & Beware of power lines........... 11Technology: OEC launches SmartHub .......................................................... 12-13Classified Ads ........................................................................................................14-21Design the Cover: Honorable mentions ............................................................22Doug Rye Says ............................................................................................................23Properly installed shades can be one of the most effective ways to useyour windows for energy efficiency. Lower shades during summer and,in winter, raise them during the day and lower back at night on southfacingwindows. Dual shades, with reflective white coating on one sideand a heat-absorbing dark color on the other, can be reversed with theseasons and save even more energy. Learn more at EnergySavers.gov.Source: U.S. Department of EnergyCongratulationsJimmy Streun of Noblefound his accountnumber on page 10 ofApril's OEC News andwon $25!The prize is now reset to $25 and a new accountnumber is hidden somewhere in this issue. Good luck.2 May 2013Oklahoma Electric Cooperative405-321-2024, FAX 405-217-6900http://www.okcoop.orgOECNews@okcoop.orgBoard of Trustees DistrictRusty Grissom, President 3Mike Argo, Vice Pres. 1Frank Wilson, Sec.-Treas. 5Verle Barnes, Asst. Sec.-Treas. 7Percy Moreu 2Ronnie Grover 4John Jensen 6Bob Usry 8Jim Martin 9CEO/Gen. Manager: Max A. MeekEditor: Tory TedderOklahoma Electric CooperativeNews (USPS-865-700) is publishedmonthly by Oklahoma ElectricCooperative, 242 24th Ave. NW,Norman, OK 73069. Subscriptionrates: $6 per year for non-members,50¢ per year for members.Periodical postage paid at Norman,OK and additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER: Send form 3579to OEC News, PO Box 1208,Norman, OK 73070.Hidden Account NumberWorth $25Each month, OEC will pay $25to the co-op member who locates hisor her hidden account number insidethe OEC News that month. (Thehidden account number will be placedat random within the text of eachissue and not on the mailing label.)Unclaimed prize money rolls over eachmonth until there is a winner.Remember the contest rules as youread the OEC News each month:1. The Hidden Account Number mustbe your own.2. You must advise OEC by phone,mail or in person at the co-op’soffice by the 15th of the month.If you find your account number callthe Member Services Department at217-6726.On the cover: Little Axe freshmanBrittany Peppel (age 14) designedthis month's cover featuring anelectrified cat. Media: pen/ink andpencil on paper.

om the top FMax A. Meek, CEO and General ManagerPowering Safely During an OutageOne of the great things about the modernAmerican electric grid is power almost alwaysflows when we need it. Given our dependence onelectricity, it’s understandable why portable andstandby generators are popular when the power goesout and stays out for a while.But generators can cause more harm than goodif not used properly. In honor of Electrical SafetyMonth, recognized each May, I want to give you afew safety tips to protect yourself and our linemenwho are working to restore your power.Never, ever plug a portable generator directlyinto one of your home’s outlets—unless you havehad a licensed electrician install a transfer switchin your home. If you don’t have a transfer switch,power provided by the generator can back feed alongpower lines electrocuting a lineman working onthose lines and cause overloads in your home.In addition, portable generators create carbonmonoxide—an odorless, colorless gas that canquickly become deadly if the generator isn’texhausted outside. Attached garages with an opendoor don’t count—carbon monoxide can still seepindoors and poison inhabitants. Generators must gooutside in a dry area, which might mean you’ll needto rig a canopy to protect it from precipitation at asafe distance from your home’s windows, doors, andvents. How far is a safe distance? Even 15 feet canbe too close. The important thing is to make surethere is fresh air-flow around the entire perimeter ofthe generator.Other things to keep in mind:☞☞Plug appliances directly into the generator usingheavy-duty outdoor-rated extension cords.☞☞Don’t overload it. Follow the manufacturer’sinstructions for maximum load.☞☞Shut off the generator before refueling, or afire could start—and it’s a good idea to have a fullycharged fire extinguisher nearby, just in case.An alternative to a portable generator is wiring astandby generator directly into your home's electricalsystem. Transfer switches are the only safe way toconnect a standby generator. Oklahoma ElectricCooperative approves two ways to connect a standbygenerator:►►Double pole/double throw transfer switchinstalled by a licensed electrician, or►►GenerLink, a device installed behind your meterthat automatically disconnects your house from thepower grid when it detects a generator. GenerLinkcan be purchased from Global Power Products atwww.generlink.com or 1-800-886-3837. ContactOEC at 405-321-2024 for installation.Safety is a top priority at OEC, for ouremployees and members alike. In fact, our safetyrecord at OEC is one of the best in the state.For more tips on how to stay safe during a poweroutage, visit www.safetyathome.com and always stayweather aware.News Magazine 3

OEC Foundation, Inc.Board of DirectorsJamey AllenLeroy BayliffJim BrownVivian GibsonLloyd GramlingJerry McCrackenLynne MillerSunny StuartBeckie TurnerJoyce WallaceBy: Patti Rogers, Operation Round Up CoordinatorFinancial report by: Sara ThomasOperation Round Up and Co-opEmployees Support Special OlympicsOperation Round Up®collects pennies,nickels and dimesfrom co-op membersto create positive andlasting change in ourcommunities.OEC Foundation, Inc.FINANCIAL STATEMENTBeginning Balance3/19/13............................ $92,227.17April deposit............... + 18,060.21Interest.......................................+4.72Checks issued.................-1,000.00Approved, not paid......... -850.30Ending balance4/22/2013....................$108,441.80More than 4,300 Special Olympics athletes, along with their coaches andparents and thousands of volunteers, are expected in Stillwater mid-monthfor the state Summer Games. It’s the biggest, most exciting weekend on theSpecial Olympics calendar and OEC members make the journey for somelocal teams possible.“While there is no fee to participate in the Games, the expenses foruniforms, training, travel, and room and board are quite costly,” said VivianGibson, president of the OEC Foundation Board. “For more than a decade,Operation Round Up® donations have provided grants to local teamsthroughout the co-op’s service area to help defray these costs.”In addition to financial support from ORU, between four and six OECemployees volunteer at Special Olympics with a host of other electric co-opemployees from across the state. In fact, the group historically makes up oneof the largest volunteer groups. Everyone who gets involved is transformed bythe hope, spirit, and positive energy generated by the athletes.Just as corporate partnerships—both financial and physical—are essentialin helping Special Olympics fulfill its mission, the OEC Foundation boardcould not achieve its mission—to help individuals and families cope withemergency and unmet needs and aid community and emergency serviceproviders in their efforts to improve the quality of life for all—if it wasn’t forthe unwavering support of OEC members who voluntarily support ORU byrounding-up their electric bills each month.The small change each member contributes has changed the lives ofthousands of individuals in our local communities—and it happens inthousands of co-op communities across the nation. The financial assistanceORU distributes helps to alleviate financial crises, eliminate worry, and assistthose who are struggling gain some sense of control in their lives.Whether it’s a grant to Special Olympics, another service organization,or a family unit, ORU is changing lives and giving folks a chance to succeed.Together, we’re building stronger communities in which we all can thrive.4 May 2013

Industry NewsheadlinesApril/May 2013Norman, OklahomaProduction Tax Credit ExtensionKeeps Wind Power Blowing—for Now• Last-minute deal by Congress keeps renewablesinvestments viable for the short termNRECA, WASHINGTON,D.C.—Under the short-term“fiscal cliff” agreementpassed Jan. 1, Congressagreed to extend theproduction tax credit (PTC)for wind turbines and otherrenewable energy projects thatbegin construction before thisyear ends. The tax break helpslower the cost of power fromthese facilities to be morecompetitive with conventionalfuels, like coal or natural gas.As written, for-profitcompanies can qualify fora 2.2 cents per kWh PTC.Electric cooperatives, asnot-for-profit utilities, are noteligible for PTCs but wereable to use Clean RenewableEnergy Bonds or formtaxable entities eligible toreceive payments covering 30percent of a project’s capitalcosts. Now, to benefit fromthe credit, electric co-opsmust sign agreements to buyelectricity from private-sectorwind projects or arrange longtermleasing agreements witha developer that qualifies forthe federal incentives.Originally enacted as partof the federal Energy PolicyAct of 1992, the PTC has beenextended four times and, onthree occasions (1999, 2001,and 2003), has been allowedto sunset. This on-again/offagainstatus contributes to aboom-bust development cyclefor the wind power industry.Despite this, developers havemanaged to build wind farmstotaling more than 51,000MW in potential generatingcapacity.It’s uncertain whether thePTC will be extended againbeyond the end of 2013. AsCongress faces tough fiscaldecisions, wind industryleaders have said they arewilling to accept a gradualphase-out of the PTC as soonas 2018 and will considerother ways to leveragefinancing for new turbineconstruction.April 18, 2013: Nat'lLineman AppreciationDay–One Day OnlyIntroduced April 10 by SenatorsIsakson (R-GA) and Bennet (D-CO)and passed late in the evening April16 by unanimous consent, this billrecognized the profession of linemenand their contributions to protectingpublic safety, expresseing support forthe designation of April 18, 2013, asNational Lineman Appreciation Day.The bill passed as a once onlyevent and will not reoccur insubsequent years unless another billis introduced.Okla. Ranked 4th inWind Power InstallationRod Walton, TULSA WORLD—Wind farm projects involvingutilities, private investment, apublic university and cooperativeslifted Oklahoma into fourth placefor new wind power installation in2012, according to a national reportreleased April 11.The state added 1,127 megawattsof wind capacity last year. Oklahomaalso jumped several spots to ranksixth overall with 3,135 MW,which is about 10.5 percent of totalelectrical generation in the state.News Magazine 5

Youth NewsMeet the 2013 Youth Tour WinnersBy Brianna WallCommitment to Community:It’s one of the seven principles bywhich cooperatives are guided,and one in which the fouroutstanding Youth Tour winnersare shining examples.Megan Ragsdale, PatrickBruce, Peyton Hayes, and TaylorBookout will be representingOEC as they travel toWashington, D.C. this summerwith 70-plus other teens fromacross Oklahoma. The annualYouth Tour trip will take placeJune 14-20, and will consistof stops at the nation’s mostprestigious and well-knownlocales.Megan Ragsdale, daughterof Pat and Stacy Ragsdale,attends Tuttle High School. Sheparticipates in her chapter’s FFAprogram and has held the officeof chapter reporter for the pasttwo years. She is the junior classStudent Council representative, amember of the National HonorSociety, and has acted as a pagefor the Oklahoma House ofRepresentatives.Patrick Bruce, son of Sean andErika Bruce, attends CommunityChristian School in Norman.He is active in Boy Scouts, theNational Honor Society, band,and key club. He holds the titleof junior class president as well aseagle scout. He enjoys playing thedrums, camping, and hiking.Peyton Hayes, son of Michaeland Tracy Kuhns, attends BridgeCreek High School. He is thejunior class vice president and isa member of the Future BusinessLeaders of America, academicteam, art club, Spanish club,basketball, and the NationalHonor Society. He volunteers atthe Canadian Valley Center forAutism.Taylor Bookout, daughterof Gerald and Jennifer Bookout,attends Dibble High School.There, she acts as the junior classpresident, chairman of the promcommittee, and Student Councilrepresentative. She is a memberof the National Honor Society,chemistry club, drama club, andhas been awarded the history,math, and science award.These four students wereselected among the top 10 finalistsas winners after giving shortspeeches over their essays (see lastmonth’s issue for exerts). Now,they prepare for what is sure to bethe trip of a lifetime.In addition to touring placeslike Mt. Vernon, the SmithsonianMuseums, the World War IIMemorial, and the Pentagon,the students will attend acongressional summit wherethey can speak with Oklahoma’selected officials. They will alsotake a cruise down the famousAbove: Finalist/winner Taylor Bookoutof Blanchard delivers her speech atthe 2013 Youth Tour Banquet andSpeech Contest.Left: Finalist Benton Gifford of Purcellexplains his vision on the future of theelectric industry.8 May 2013

Potomac River, all while making a hostof new friends!We wish them all the best timein Washington, D.C. and have greathopes for their futures.A big thank you goes to our judges,as well: Terri Helvey, Lexington HighSchool principal; Mariann Lawson,senior vice president of Republic Bank;Hayley Leatherwood, multimediaspecialist at Oklahoma LivingMagazine; and, Teddy Lehman, hostof the radio program “The Rush withTeddy Lehman and Dusty Dvoracek.”Youth NewsAbove: (L-R) OEC CEO Max Meek, 2013 Youth Tour winners PatrickBruce, Megan Ragsdale, Peyton Hayes and Taylor Bookout, OEC Boardof Trustees President Rusty GrissomFour eighth graders headed toEnergy CampFour eighth-grade students from across OEC’s servicearea will attend the YouthPower Energy Camp May 28-31, 2013. Each year, about 80 students from Oklahomagather at Canyon Camp—near Hinton, Okla.—to learnabout electric cooperatives, teamwork, and leadership.This year, Dominick Bruce of Choctaw, JamesThompson of Oklahoma City, Joel Bullock of Wanette,and Garrett Fulks of Noble will have the opportunity toclimb a utility pole and tower 40 to 50 feet in the air inthe basket of a bucket truck while at camp. They will alsotake part in creating their own co-op by electing a boardof directors and a general manager. Students will enjoytraditional camp activities like hiking, swimming, a ropescourse, volleyball, and much more. Photos of this year’scamp will be published in July’s issue of the OEC News.Will someone you know be in eighth grade next year?Be among the first to find out the details of 2014's EnergyCamp by signing up for youth news and notifications.Contact Brianna Wall at brianna.wall@okcoop.org or call405-217-6708.By Brianna WallOne of the 2012 Energy Camp winners, AmandaWood, rides high above camp in the basket of abucket truck.Brianna Wall is a Communications Specialist for OEC. She coordinates all youth and Touchstone Energy Cooperativeprograms including the Co-op Connections Card.News Magazine 9

Leave ElectricalWork to the ProsEven the handiest do-it-yourselfersknow it’s not safe to repair their ownelectricity.Your best bet: Spring for a licensed,qualified electrician when your home’selectricity or electric appliances are on thefritz.Even if you turn your electricity off atthe circuit breaker box, it’s not necessarilysafe to work on your home’s plugs andwiring. The Electrical Safety FoundationInternational also recommends:aaStudy your panel’s circuit breakers orfuses so you will know which one controlseach switch, light, and outlet.aaSuit up in safety goggles and glovesbefore touching electrical components.aaTriple-check that you have turnedoff the right circuits before you start anywork. It’s easy to flip the wrong switch byaccident.aaMake 100 percent sure the circuitcannot be accidentally turned back onwhile you are working. Let everyone in thehouse know the breaker box is off limitsuntil you say otherwise.aaUse a circuit tester to verify the switchyou are working on is operating properlybefore you turn everything back on.aaEven then, consider leaving dangerouselectrical work—even small jobs—to a prowho knows the ins and outs of how to staysafe—and keep your home safe—whenelectrical work is needed.Stay Away From Power LinesDuring Spring ChoresWhether you’re pruning a tree, installing anantenna, or operating farm equipment, steer clear ofoverhead power lines.Contact with a live wire can damage yourequipment. If you’re touching that equipment when itmakes that contact, it can seriously injure or even killyou. [19-181-246-01]aaIf it looks like you or your equipment will comewithin 15 feet of any power line, make a new plan. Anycloser is too close for safety.aaAssume any wire you see is a live electrical line. Donot assume the wire is a telephone or cable line. Callyour electric cooperative to make absolutely sure. Donot touch a branch if it is touching a wire. If the wirebreaks, assume it is energized and can injure or kill you.Report the problem to your electric cooperative andkeep everyone away from it until help arrives.aaIf you’re using a ladder, keep it far enough awayfrom all power lines that it won’t touch one if it fallsover. The Consumer Product Safety Commissionreports ladders contacting power lines cause ninepercent of electrocutions each year.aaTake the day off if it rains. Climbing laddersand working with big equipment in bad weather isan invitation for you to lose your footing and knocksomething—or yourself—into a power line.SafetyNews Magazine 11

classified ads• ‘73 Kenworth p/b Cummins Dieselw/oilfield bed & winch; ‘81 Chevy1-ton flatbed; ‘84 Chevy LB 1/2-ton; ‘02 Chevy, needs body work;‘94 Ford Box Truck, needs repair;automotive car lift. 693-3467.• ’08 Kawasaki Vulcan 900, adultowned, low mileage, kept indoor,many extras, $6,200 OBO. 201-0018.Farm/Equipment• Ditch Witch 1020, walk-behind, likenew, $5,000. 203-4345.• Free old sheet iron pole shed to beremoved, metal is mostly screwedon. 392-4796.• 14' cattle trailer, good cond, $700;4 person hot tub, $700; 4 nice canebacked dining room chairs, $100.386-3699.• 488 Haybine, good cond, $4,500; 10’Shaffer offset disk, $2,000; Remcor3pt 300gal sprayer, boom/boomless,sheded, $1,500. 453-7283.• 60” Landpride finish mower, 3pt,VGC, $500. 381-2697.• Concrete demolition hammerfor skid steer, $3,250; 24” Yazoomower w/new 5HP Honda eng,$400. 202-9173.• Cub Cadet i1050 zero turn w/steering wheel, 50” cut w/bagger,25HP Kohler 143hr, $2,000 firm.392-3552 or 637-7123.• Ford 6610 tractor & 6’ brush hog,good cond. 387-4309 or 314-4309.• 5’x10’ bumper pull trlr, $500; 4’x8’welding trlr, $350; 2ton R-410A230V condenser, $350; 25gal, 12Vsprayer on trlr, great cond, $200.250-4439.• N.H. BR780 Baler 5x6, 2030 bales,like new, $10,900; new 6 ½ x12tongue pull dump trailer w/ramps& cover, $5,100; 300 & 500 gal fieldsprayers, $1,500-$2,500. 618-5232.• ’99 Dodge ¾ 24V; ’95 Dodge 12VSLT, ’88 Chevy 4x4; 5’ brush hog;Cub Cadet lawn sweep. 820-2351.• Wanted: any salvage tractors, 4 or2 WD. Also late model combines.Quick response. 352-4816.• Tractor, 3pt rnd bale mover, $75; 12’JD grain drill, $150; rnd bale feeder,$40; loose mineral feeder, like new,$75; rnd metal water, 10’x2’, likenew, $200. 527-2287.• 49 Ferguson tractor, blade, disc,brush hog, post hole digger, boxblade, boom, sod buster, platform,can deliver, $5,000 make offer.Kevin, 579-9958.• Wanted: I buy tractors, dozers, &eqpt, running or not. 527-9457 or590-3957.Furniture & Appliances• White zigzag sewing machine,portable, in case, all metal w/instruction manual, GD, $50.392-5569.• Kenmore washer, near new; RCAdryer. $200 OBO. 246-5745.• Beautiful antique sideboard, $250.391-4072.• 6' wide deep freezer, $300; electreadmill, $40; youth pool table/airhockey table, $30; All items workgreat. 308-2706.Hay & Firewood• Rough cut, air dried black walnut: 1”$6/board ft, 2” $8/board ft, variouslengths & widths. 642-7192.Danny SpanglerMasonry & Fencing34 years experienceGreg MooreExcavation & BackhoeService329-2230641-7849Septic Systems • TinhornsSewer & Water Service872-9398Since 1977METROTURFOUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENTI-35 and Indian Hill Rd.metroturf.comMetro Turf5500 Huettner Dr.Norman, OK 73069405.360.5045Proudly participating in the Co-op Connections Card Program.Stump GrindingOklahoma405-496-3599Dennis EdwardsServing Central Oklahomawww.stumpgrindok.comdennis@stumpgrindok.comNarrow enough to getthrough most gatesFully InsuredCredit Cards AcceptedNews Magazine 15

• Sm sq Alfalfa, horse quality, $9. NWof Pocasset, 459-6543 or 574-5571.• 22 4’x5’ rnd bale grass hay, $25/ea, take all for $500. 794-0417 or640-0190.Livestock & Pets• Red Angus bulls, semen, showheifers and embryos. Championsthat perform. Nelson Ranch,Chickasha. 222-1600.• 11 bred Angus heifers. Vet checkedto begin calving Sept 1 for 30 days.Bred to reg LBW Angus bull. Fancyand gentle. Also selling bull theywere bred to. 831-1201 Noble.• ASCA registered AustralianShepherds, fat healthy pups w/champion bloodlines, exctemperament for pet, work, or show.392-3602 or www.damcofarm.com.• Dorper (hair) sheep, young malesand 1 mature ram, $100-$200.387-4638.• 2-yr-old registered Angus bull forlease; 3 cow calf pairs for sale, cowsshould be bred back. 570-4819.• Free kittens, grey tiger stripe, onelong tail, 2 bob tails. 381-0462.Westside Trailers113 North Mustang RoadTuttle, OK • 405-381-3319SALES • SERVICE • WELDING • PARTS• CUSTOM FABRICATIONSee us for all your trailer needs!• Serviceable age Angus bulls, willfertility test; 2 male donkeys; wiresides off cotton trlr, make good pens;old drive on car ramp. 381-4307.• Black Angus bull, 27-mo-old, outof Midland Express bull & BlackBaldy cow, $2,500. 203-4009.• Chicks, young rams & lambs.527-7881.• Baby lambs, $75-$100; baby chicks,$3/ea; pick up cage, $250; dog trlr,$350; dog box, $100. 527-7881 or200-9554.• Free Cockatiel bird, no cage. 733-2333.• Donkeys, all kinds, all sized. 381-2932.• 3 Pygmy goats: 1 doe, age 7; 2wethers, ages 5&6, brown/whitemarkings. Must all go together,hand raised, $60 for all. 598-3172.GroundSafeShelters, Inc.Totally Underground, SteelShelters5624 Huettner DriveNorman, Ok 73069(Phone) 405-292-3275www.groundsafeshelters.comEmail us atgroundsafe@cox net• Savannah kittens, must be lovinghome and willing to neuter. 613-5520.• Looking for Silver SpangledHamburgs, birds or eggs. 321-0095.Miscellaneous• 10 cent comic books $5-$10/ea;basketball & baseball cards, 70's& 80's, various prices. 443-4832.• Approx 220’ used chain link fencecomplete w/posts & top rail, nogates, $50. 387-3798.• Heavy-duty A-frame chicken coopfor 3-5 chickens, $300; pedestal sinkw/faucet, $75. 527-5456.• Replacement barrel for Smith-Wesson 1000 20ga, 26” vent rib,improved cylinder bore, $130.Looking to buy Winchester 94 orMarlin 336c. 609-7550.• 3 rear tine tillers; front tine tiller;garden tractor. 381-3896 or 408-4419.• Free Doughboy ABG pool w/deck,16x32. We used it last year. Youdisassemble and haul, need trailer.First here takes all. 392-3122.• Pipe: 2 3/8”, 2 7/8”, 4 ½”, 5 ½”, 6”,7”, & sucker rods. 627-3920.• Lennox A/C unit, completecompressor, A-coil, heatunit. Model#HS23-513-ly.Ser#5193F11790, 3Ph, 60hz, $500OBO. 381-9356.• Burgundy recliner 2/Queen Annelegs, beautiful, great cond, $195,call for photos; primary colorskid’s 3-tray rolling cart, $15. Mark,820-8065.• Free TV, RCA 32” console, nicepiece of furniture. 310-3488.J & J Livestock Commission CompanyFor Selling or Buying Cattle atOklahoma City National Stock Yardin Oklahoma CityOffice (405) 602-5026James Eaton (405) 685-1712Jimmy Eaton (405) 682-6244Mobile (405) 831-7692TREE STUMPGRINDINGCall Steve405-609-7794stumpgrindingokc.com16 May 2013

classified ads• 2 City of Moore Cemetery plots,$825/ea. 921-3275.• Sunset Memorial Park double plot,opening & closing for each, granitebase for headstone, west side ofcemetery, $4,500 cash. 834-1779.• 5 mags for AR-15 rifle for .223 cal,30 round capacity, $100 for all ortrade for good Shortwave/Hamradio. Call or text, 641-7582.• Antique animal traps: Newhouse,Diamond, Triumph, Bigelow,Hawley-Norton. Over 300 #1 ½ coilspring. 386-4332.• Troy Bilt rototiller horse model; cat1 turning plow; brush hog, long bedPU topper, gas power 2” trash ortransfer pump. 321-7843.JeffreyFence & Welding35 yrs ExperiencePipe fence, Pipe & cable,Entry Ways and gates,Working pens,Chain Link. (Res. & Com.)All Types of Fence& Repairs405-527-5152• City of Moore, 2 plots together,good location, $1,000/ea. 344-6867lv msg & ph#.• 4 I-beams, 5/4Wx8¼D, 24’ 6” long,$125/ea; approx. 20 8” Z-iron, 20’long, $25/ea; brand new gas tankfor ’65 Mustang, $150. 642-2913.• Sunset Memorial Park, 2 burialspaces in Apostles’ Garden area,reasonable price. 387-4468 or863-5720.• Exec. desk, all wood, 6 drawers w/two for files, one locking, 60" wide,30" deep, exc cond, $150. 386-2360.• 2 female Beagels, 1yr & 2-yrold,2-yr-old has papers, $50/ea;Remington 110 LT-20, 20” REMchoke barrel, $550 OBO. 642-9814after 5pm.• ’05 Yamaha V Star Classic w/voyager kit, loaded, nice. 765-3348.• 8 bowling balls, exc cond, 3Hammer, 2 Storm, 3 Columbia 300,$25/ea. 732-8055.• Several old songs on sheet music,call for titles. 387-5090.Roofing, Siding & Windows366-7113• 8’6”x19’ cargo trlr, roof air, refrig,insulated, windows, carpet, 2 folddown beds, $5,800 OBO. 615-3390or 321-7733.• Craftsmen lrg rototiller, near new,cost $800 new. 364-7351.• 2 Harbor Breeze ceiling fans, newin box, $75/ea; 2 Bear compoundbows, $75/ea. 640-2540.• Honey bees & supplies, purchasednew in ’12 for $400, $200 for all,you pick up. 790-0051.• 4x8 tilt-bed trlr, $495; 3500W gen,$400; rnd dinette & 2 chairs, $295.Tuttle, 550-0387.• Portable water coolers; chain linkgates; board gates; puppy pen;puppy play pen; dog houses; miscfencing; cement blocks; sharkportable sewing machine. 292-6516or 502-2298.• 5 ’40-’50 air cooled one-cycle eng:Johnson Iron Horse, Wisconsin,Briggs Stratton, $85. 485-8134.• Oscar Schmidt left-handed guitar,$100. 381-2702.FARM CREDIT CENTRAL OKLAHOMA800-585-2421FOR ALL YOUR AG LOAN NEEDSINCLUDINGFARM, RANCH AND RURAL HOMESFIXED AND ADJUSTABLE RATESUP TO 30 Yrs TO REPAYASK FOR ARNOLD JOHNSON OR ERRAL MEYERSerral.meyers@farmcreditloans.com• Craft wood, rustic table tops, slabs,corner posts: round, 8-10" diam, 8'long. 820-0618.• 32 pieces fine crystal, wine,champagne, aperitif, margarita,shrimp cocktail, lead crystal vase,48 pc dinnerware, all for $50.Mustang, 376-5360.• 1910 antique front entry door,20”x25” insert of etched glass,$1,000. 352-4972.• Will trade elec mobility chair for3- or 4-wheel scooter. Chair isnew but needs batteries. 387-3735or 401-3437.• 4-wheel trlr, 6’x10’ w/4’ board sides,treated board floor, large lift gate,easy hook-up, good cond, $850.640-0805.• 30’x40’ metal building for rent, ohbusy Hwy37, 1mi W of 4 (MustangRd), elec, overhead door, asphaltfloor. 392-4892.• 55gal barrels, plastic & metal;350gal plastic containers or metalpallets. 496-6443.arnold.johnson@fcbw.comFree Estimates – Contract or HourlyWe deliver Topsoil, Sand, & Gravel atDOWN TO EARTH PRICES!News Magazine 17

• Cemetery lot, Sunset, $2,500 OBO.479-4825.Mobile Homes, RVs & Boats• ‘08 Forest River Sandpiper 316BHT5th wheel, 2BA, king size bed, 3slide outs, ceiling fan, dual A/Cunits, wine guard satellite roamingsystem, exc cond , retail over $48K,make reasonable offer. 626-8544.• 28’ Kayot pontoon boat, new fromtubes up, 16’ covered, 85 Mercury,exc cond, $4,500 firm. 417-7383.• ‘05 Travel Supreme 5th wheel w/4slide-outs, 34’ high end coach,loaded 4-season rv, stored indoors,exc cond, ready to go, Lindell orColleen, $40K. 640-6487.• ‘88 Idle Time 5th wheel, 22’, model2200 F.R.B. very good cond, $4,000.237-1597 or 306-0763.• Splendide 2000S W/D like new;ADCO Class A RV cover, 37'-40'NIB; ‘05 F350 Dually 4wh Lariet,BMW goose/5th hitch, 38k miles.317-4417.• ’07 Hitchhiker, 32.5 FKSBG, 5thwheel, 3 slides. 10 cu ft refrig, 10galhot water heater, too many optionsto list, clean & very nice, $39,900.387-2135.CASH 4 DEADCars - TrucksTractors - MotorHomes(405) 535-5187• ’11 X-lite Cougar Camper, 2BR,2 slides, pwr awnings, inside &outside kit & refrig, A/C, muchmore, exc cond. Gregg, 250-9957.• ‘10 33.3ft Montana 5th wheel w/ orw/o PU hitch, 2 slides, loaded, used5x's, exc cond, beautiful, must see,7 yr transferable warranty, $32,400.273-5382.• ’93 Itasca Suncruiser, 32’ motorhome, 2nd owner, extra clean, nopets, non-smoker, too many extrasto list, 28,381mi, $17K. 863-8848.• ’93 BassCat Pantera fishing boat,19’, 150 HP fuel injected Mercurymotor, boat cover, dual axel trailer,new tires, $6,500. 745-7144 maylv msg.• Overhead pop-up camper for longbed PU, sink, stove, refrig, goodcond, $2,000 OBO; extra nicefishing equip, too much to list.598-2766.AgeLow CostLifeInsurance$100,000Mo. Cost45 $25.6155 $49.4665 $109.47(888) 502-6266Immediate Coverage!No Exam!• '07 Jayco Eagle 5th wheel, $24K, 30ft, 3 slides, rear living, no smoking/pets, new tires, exc cond. Tuttle,779-4315.• ‘04 16’ Tracker "Targa WT" boat,60 HP Mercury, two live wells,fish finder, trolling motor, $4,500.395-8221.• ’05 BMX Scooter, 50cc, exc cond,adult driven, $500; receiver hitchcarrier, $150. 863-8848.• ’98 Sunlite hi-lo overhead camper,A/C, outside shower, queen bed,sleeps6, refrig, VGC, non-smokers,$3,500. 808-2818.• ’02 travel trailer, 27’, tongue pull,exc cond, $12K. 387-4456.• ’12 tandem, alum, American haulerramp, rear door, & side door, vfront,dark grey metallic, 7x17, $5,100.618-5232.Serving Norman & thesurrounding area since 1891Non Profit, Perpetual CareFinancing availableNo Interest up to 2 yrs“Freedom to choose upright&/or flat marker memorials.”Real Estate• 180ac, grass, woods, ponds, waterwell, all fenced. By Winter Creekgolf course. Larry, 990-6057.• 10ac, covered in trees, sq lot, fencedon 3 sides, 25mi SE of Norman,Etowah and Fishmarket Rd, $28K.364-1586.• 12 lots in Rainbow Valley. Allhave water, sewer, & phone. Mostare cleared. Located in Pott Co atthe Cleveland Co line. $2000/ea.826-2867.Do You Need Money Fast?Place your trust in Security Financeand let our experienced staffprepare your taxes. Electronic Filingis available for your convenienceand we offer low preparation feesand low bank product fees. SecurityFinance can also assist you withyour financial needs. We offerpersonal loans from$250.00 to $1,200.00*Security Finance1213 W Lindsey StNorman OK 73069(405) 364-7131*All loans are subject to our liberalcredit policy and credit limitations,if any, and require verifiable ability torepay. See office for details.Customized Cedar PergolasPavillion and GazebosEnjoy Your Outdoor Space!Quality and IntegrityPergola Supreme Inc. (405) 664.1913Bill Herron • billy.h.herron@live.com18 May 2013

classified ads• 10ac, well, elec, loaf shed, corral,feed shack, 14x70 MH for storage,$30K OBO. 301-7868.• 4BR/2BA in Little Axe, E of LakeThunderbird, 2.25ac, $110K. 207-1199.• 7.5ac w/2BR/1BA, elect range,propane heat, off Slaughterville Rd,11mi E of Hwy77, $55K. 268-4041.• Two 1-BR condos, 760sqft, Norman,$22K/ea, as is, buyer pays all closingcosts. 321-9995.• 1.5ac Fort Cobb Lake lots,underground elect, secure settingw/keypad entry, owner finance,$15,500. We’ll plow any size gardenfor you. 501-4054.• 155ac, Cogar, 4BR house, wooded,fenced, $2,000/ac. 381-2617.• 6ac SE of Tuttle, Tuttle Schools,$34,000. 381-2617.Wanted• Need someone to do occasionalmowing, near Hwy 9 & 180th. Musthave own equip. 627-8702.• Pontiacs from ’60-’69, Dodge PUfrom ’61-’71. 401-7059.• Ext door, 80x32, right swing, backgarage door, 2 hinges, wooden,cheap. 895-7494.• Drafting table. 364-1001.• 3-pt chipper, good cond. 386-7458.• Mobile home, 3 or 4 BR fordeserving family. Cash purchase.872-1818 x3.• 60ish aged couple looking torent a home in the Washington-Purcell area. Will be long term,conscientious renters. Able todo most repairs themselves.References. 659-2731.• I buy cars, trucks, tractors, boats,RVs. Running or not. Top pay,cash, title or not. Stanley or Brad,872-8137.• We buy junk, cars, trucks, vans, etc.No title, not running, no problem.Nick, 473-3437.• I buy cars, trucks, & SUV’s, runningor not. 537-9788.Notices & Announcements• OEC will hold a sealed-bid auctionon the 2nd Tuesday of each month todispose of unused items. Call 217-6756 the day before for item listing.• Bluegrass guitar wkshop/concert/jam, May 11, 6:30 pm. Three bandson stage w/jamming rms. 3925 SE29, Del City, Greater OklahomaBluegrass Music Society (nonprofitorg), $6. 677-7515.• May Daze Festival & City WideGarage Sales. Downtown MainSt., Blanchard, Fri. 5/17 & Sat5/18, 10am-8pm. Carnival, fairfood, shopping, entertainment &more-free admission. Chamber ofCommerce, 485-8787.• Franklin Methodist Church garagesale, May 3-4, 6am-6pm, furniture,collectables, household, tools,appliances, misc. 7311 E FranklinRd, Norman.• Garage Sale, misc & homemadecrafts, 805 Camelot Dr., Moore,May 3-5, 7am-5pm.Business Ads• 10 acres: Reduced and ready foroffer; off 120th & Alameda, pavedroads, near lake, $69,900. Pat w/CB: 823-0644.OKLAHOMAFARM BUREAUinsURAncE®We’re OK, so you’re okay.LIFE • HOME • AUTO • ANNUITIESBUSINESS • FARM • COMMERCIALDARRELL J. DAVIDCAREER AGENTOffice:1311 N. Porter AvenueNorman, OK 73071 Bus: (405) 329-1830News Magazine 19

• Concrete storm shelters: 10yrwarranty. 255-0876.• Dump Truck: topsoil, sand, gravel,recycled asphalt, mulch, manure &compost when available. 496-3338or 326-2247.• 10 acres or (2) 5 acres: 1- w/ oldmobile, sheds, fenced, $34,900;1- w/2BR/2BA mobile, $54,900;Both for $89,900 OBO. Pat w/CB:823-0644.• Brick home on 3 acres: 2600sqft,10 min to Norman, off Hwy 9,4BR, 2 ½ BA, 2 living, study, 2-cargarage, workshop, sheds, & more,only $194,900. Pat w/CB: 823-0644.• Dumpster Rental: 30yrd roll-offcontainers. You load, we haul.Remodels, new construction,roofers, storm clean up. Can helpwith large items. 496-3338 or326-2247.JACOBCONSTRUCTION CO., INC.745-3206• New Listing: 3ac near I-40 or LakeThunderbird, only $19,900. Pat w/CB: 823-0644.• 54 acres w/workshop: 40x110 w/elec/gas/water, ponds, all fenced,near Hwy 9 & E of Thunderbird.Pat w/CB: 823-0644.• 10 acres: Wonderful building site,off 72nd, $99,900; Can buy brickhome & barn w/20 acres. Pat w/CB: 823-0644.• 5 lots, 2 ½ acres each: 4 can be soldtogether for 10 acres, priced to sell,$9,500/ea in Norman/Tecumseharea. Pat w/CB: 823-0644.• Home in Central Norman:2BR/1BA, newer CH/A, $73,900.Pat w/CB: 823-0644.• Triplex in Norman: located byhospital, reduced to only $139,900,all rented for about $1,700/mo. Patw/CB: 823-0644.SATISFACTION GUARANTEED SINCE 1957COMPLETE REMODELING • RESIDENTIALCOMMERCIAL • CUSTOM BUILDINGHANDICAP CONVERSIONSpecializing in Bathrooms and Tile Work.FREE ESTIMATES• New Listing: 5ac w/brick home,2,100sqft, 4BR/3.5BA, workshop,Newalla, $159,900. Pat w/CB:823-0644.• Masonry work & repair: Brick,block, stone & repair. All size jobs:Fireplaces, mailboxes, planters,tuck pointing, pavers, brickreplacement due to erosion. 34yrsexperience, competitive prices.Danny, 329-2230 or 641-7849.• 40 acres: S of Hwy 9 & 156th orPeebly by lake. Pat w/CB: 823-0644.• Hurst Siding Co.: in business30yrs. Featuring Mastic vinylproducts. Replacement windows,carports, awnings & any exteriorhome improvement. 364-0098 oremail hurstsiding@yahoo.com.• American Blinds & Shutters: Offdutyfireman, window treatments forhome or business. Free estimates,245-5502 or 381-2007.• Handyman for hire: Off-dutyfireman, remodel, painting, flooring(tile, laminates, etc), sheetrock,roofing, siding, fences, decks,custom made bookcases, shelving,cabinets, etc. General home repair,245-5502 or 381-2007.Mark Grider“The Junkman”Got Junk?Cash or free removal ofcars, trucks, vans—withor without tires, wheelsor titles.I haul off Free 4 You:• scrap metal • copper •• riding or push mowers• batteries • iron • alum• old farm eqpt • A.C.s• tractors–too manythings to list.573-0250GOSOONERS!Your Respectable,Friendly Junkmansince 1993,Mark Grider• “The Piddler”: Need anything donearound your house or property?Call “The Piddler” Chet Adams.248-0495.• New Listing: 2 homes on large lot incentral Norman, need lots of work,$34,900. Pat w/CB: 823-0644.• General Motors SpeedometerRepair: Are your GM instrumentcluster needles acting erratic? Ican fix them with updated parts.Lifetime warranty by ASE certifiedtechnician. Remove, repair, install.$150. 213-8014.• Reliable Fence: Free estimates,all major credit cards accepted.416-3671.• Argo Enterprises: siding, roofing,construction. New homes, roomadditions. Patio covers, carports,replacement windows. 255-5553.• Concealed Carry Classes: N.R.A.,C.L.E.E.T., & O.S.B.I. certifiedPistol/S.D.A. instructor. Classeson Saturdays in Washington. Groupclasses for educators at reduced cost.Chief Inst. w/U.S.M.C. (Vietnamera) & law enforcement background.ConcealedCarryPermitClasses@gmail.com Semper Fi!• CF Fencing & Metal Buildings:Fencing of all types, shops, barns,loaf sheds, carports, etc. Call for freeestimates. 226-2930 or 641-9924.• Computer & phone lines: Off-dutyfireman. Installation, repair, troubleshooting, etc. 245-5502 or 381-2007.WE MAKE CASH LOANS ON FIREARMSCASH LOANS ON QUALITY GUNSWANTEDWINCHESTERS, COLT,BROWNING, and otherGunsWE BUY GUNS(Fair Top Prices Paid)Rifles - Handguns - ShotgunsWe have over 2,000New & Used Guns In StockIn Frontof WaterTowerMUSTANG PAWNand GUN376-3833QUICK CASH LOANS ON MOST TYPES OF FIREARMSTue-Sat 9-6 • 126 W Hwy 152CONFIDNETIAL COURTEOUS SERVICE20 May 2013

Design the Cover ContestHonorable Mentions1st RUNNER UP (on the left) is Brianna Gray,6th grader at Community Christian School. Welove this cover, Brianna. Keep drawing thosecrazy flowers and wild suns!Jaicee Olguin, Highland East Junior High 8thgrader, is working her yoga kicks to protect us fromdangerous electric cords. Electricity and water donot mix. Thank you, Jaicee.Ms. Ohsfeldt's 6th grade art class at CommunityChristian School had a silly day as evidencedby the honorable mentions below. From left toright, Cole Whitson, Matthew Armbruster, andMatthew Gray. May you always find the goofy in life.22 May 2013