Board of Trustees - 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
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From the top
Max Meek, Chief exeCutive OffiCer & General ManaGer
School’s out, vacations are under
way and the heat of summer is
upon us. This is also the time of
year when some pretty important
folks return home for a visit.
Members of Congress, such as
U.S. Reps. Dan Boren, Tom Cole,
Mary Fallin and Frank
Lucas and Sens. Tom
Coburn and Jim Inhofe,
will be traveling
throughout our area and
state, asking for your
thoughts on various
pieces of legislation
being considered in our
nation’s capital.
One major concern
for electric co-ops—
energy and climate
change policy—has
returned to the front
burner. Legislation
on this subject was
introduced in the U.S.
Senate in April, and coops
across the country
are studying it to see
what it might mean for
your electric bill.
At the same time,
unelected bureaucrats at the
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) are moving ahead
with efforts to regulate emissions
of carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases from power
plants using the federal Clean Air
Act―something the law was never
designed to do. One of the main
authors of the Clean Air Act, U.S.
Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), has
During the
congressional
break this summer,
I urge you to
talk to your U.S.
representatives
and senators about
your electric bill.
Make sure they
understand what
higher bills will
do to your family’s
budget.
warned that applying the measure
to establish federal oversight of
carbon dioxide, which goes against
the original intent of Congress,
will result in a “glorious mess.”
It’s too early to know for
certain if Congress will take up
this issue—very few
legislative days are
still scheduled for this
session. But know
this: those of us at
OEC, along with the
folks from more than
900 electric co-ops
across the country, are
reminding lawmakers
that whatever they do,
we will judge their
action or inaction on
whether or not your
electric bills remain
affordable.
The bottom line is
any decision made by
Congress—even the
decision of taking no
action and allowing
EPA to proceed on its
regulatory path—will
have some impact on
your electric bills. And this impact
comes on top of other pressures—
increased fuel and material costs
and higher demand for electricity,
to name a few—that are forcing
electric bills higher. Rest assured
your local co-op leadership—the
board and staff— are doing what
we can to keep these cost increases
constrained. But we need your
help.

Max: Talk to lawmakers about your
electric bill this summer
Deadline to apply for grants
to help recover from May
tornadoes is approaching
Hundreds of Oklahomans who sustained tornado-related losses
in May are receiving federal grants and low-interest loans
to rebuild and recover. Those who haven’t applied for disaster
assistance need to get on the ball: the deadline to register with
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is July 23.
“We are working hard to make sure survivors receive
assistance as quickly as possible,” said Gregory W. Eaton, federal
coordinating officer. “The faster they receive assistance money,
the sooner they can begin to rebuild their homes and lives.”
According to FEMA’s website, the deadline for most
individual assistance programs is 60 days following the
president’s major disaster declaration. President Obama issued a
major disaster declaration for nine Oklahoma counties—including Cleveland, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie,
which are in OEC’s service area—on May 24.
Local governments and certain nonprofit agencies, including rural electric cooperatives like OEC, are eligible
for reimbursement by FEMA for certain expenses incurred in responding to federally declared disasters.
“The financial impact to OEC’s distribution system alone is more than $1.1 million,” said Max Meek, the
co-op’s CEO. “These reimbursements help reduce the burden on the co-op and all of its consumer-members in
an effort to mitigate rate increases.”
Homeowners, renters and business owners with tornado-related losses
in the affected counties may apply for assistance, ask questions or check
on the status of an application online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or
by calling FEMA’s disaster assistance helpline, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362),
or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.”
During the congressional
break this summer, I urge you to
talk to your U.S. representatives
and senators about your electric
bill. Make sure they understand
what higher bills will do to your
family’s budget. I don’t know
about you, but for my family
every penny counts, especially
at a time when our economy has
been hit so hard.
More than 526,000 folks
across rural America have already
let their members of Congress
know where they stand on energy
and climate change legislation
through the Our Energy, Our
Future® grassroots campaign.
These voices have formed a
powerful chorus on the need for
keeping electric bills affordable as
debate on the issue unfolds. If you
haven’t done so, please consider
adding your voice to this national
dialogue at www.ourenergy.coop.
Independence
Day Closing
OEC’s office will be
closed on Monday, July 5 in
observation of Independence
Day. Emergency dispatchers
and service personnel will be
on call throughout the holiday
weekend. Please call 405-321-
2024 to report an interruption
in service or a safety hazard.
Have a safe and enjoyable
holiday.
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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
4/19/10 .............................$76,840.31
May deposit ..................... +18,107.79
June deposit ..................... +18,067.18
Interest Income ..........................48.82
Checks issued ................... -44,409.74
Approved, not yet paid ....... -9,791.16
Balance 6/21/10 ...............$58,863.20
OEC Foundation board funnels
$10,000 of Operation Round Up®
donations to tornado relief
A $10,000 Operation Round Up grant to the American Red Cross is
providing emergency assistance to local families attempting to recover from
tornadoes that ripped through OEC’s service area. Vivian Gibson, president
of the OEC Foundation board, said the donation came just days after the May
10 disaster.
“Occasionally circumstances require funding outside the normal grantmaking
cycle, so we have a plan in place to respond quickly in extremely
time-sensitive situations,” Gibson said. “Immediate help in the wake of a
disaster such as this is critical.”
Gibson said the money enabled the Red Cross to rush immediate relief—
shelter, food and medical support—to those in need. She said the donation
was earmarked for local relief to ensure the money is used as intended in the
nearby communities.
Formal action to the Red Cross’s application came at the June 10 meeting.
Along with the Red Cross grant, the OEC Foundation board awarded more
than $39,700 in grants. The following organizations received grants:
Operation School Bell, shoes for needy schoolchildren .........$10,000
Norman Lion’s Club, eye glasses .......................... $2,500
Norman Police Department’s infant car seat program ...........$1,500
Slaughterville Fire Department, pump ...................... $3,000
ABC School Supplies Program ........................... $6,000
Alex Fire Department (Grady County), equipment .............$1,181
Additionally, grants were awarded to 17 families to provide a variety of
needs. Vision care, a wheelchair, a wheelchair ramp, food and necessities
were the focus of those grants.
Nonprofit organizations that serve in and individual/families who live
in the OEC service area (see map on the back cover of this publication) are
eligible for consideration of an OEC Foundation grant. Applications (in PDF)
and meeting information are available on OEC’s website, okcoop.org, or by
calling (405) 217-6710. 53-013-007-00

OEC, WFEC pay nearly $2.5 million to area
schools in 2009
Electric cooperatives provide far more than power to communities they serve. For example, $2,491,180.14
in 2009 was contributed to schools within OEC’s service area through the gross receipts tax.
Oklahoma Electric Cooperative and Western Farmers Electric Cooperative pay a 2 percent gross receipts
tax on the sale and distribution of electricity. Ninety-five percent of the tax is distributed to the school districts
in the cooperatives’ service area. Theremaining 5 percent is retained by the state for administration fees.
The amount each school district receives is determined by the miles of line and percentage of total system
falls within the district. Below is a breakdown of how the money was distributed.
School OEC WFEC
Alex ...............................$4,180.59 ............... $37,117.44
Amber-Pocasset ..........$92,667.83 .............. $58,215.58
Bethel ............................$5,183.93 ..............$20,606.64
Blanchard ................... $96,993.35 .............. $28,943.96
Bridge Creek ..............$111,616.11 .................$8,464.74
Cement ..........................$3,927.90
Chickasha .................... $11,805.98
Choctaw-Nicoma Park .$20,702.27
Dale ....................................$18.55
Dibble ..........................$43,812.56 .....................$54.61
Friend .......................... $10,163.47 .................$1,146.84
Gracemont .....................$3,195.83
Harrah ......................... $11,854.29 ...................$946.59
Lexington ................... $96,205.54 ...............$16,201.33
Lindsay .............................. $22.30
Little Axe ..................$105,008.93 ...............$17,730.45
Macomb ........................$6,785.56 .............. $20,297.18
McLoud ....................... $37,190.50
Mid/Del City .............. $46,885.75
Middleberg .................. $31,471.46
School OEC WFEC
Newcastle .................. $119,338.13 ............... $17,439.19
Ninnekah ......................$17,316.92 ...............$16,274.15
Minco .......................... $19,754.67
Moore ........................$190,995.25 ..............$80,096.49
Mustang ...................... $55,659.41 ...............$18,367.58
MWC/Del City .............. $1,151.98
Noble ......................... $205,101.49 .............. $37,062.83
Norman .....................$212,076.56 .............. $32,821.36
Oklahoma City .................$791.52
Pioneer ........................$30,947.50 ...............$16,255.95
Purcell .........................$23,894.38
Robin Hill....................$22,381.94 ................$4,496.33
Tecumseh .................... $16,681.47 ..............$28,306.83
Tuttle ......................... $108,271.64 .............. $18,294.77
Verden .........................$43,251.43 ............... $67,171.83
Wanette .........................$7,447.02
Washington .................$91,805.70 .............. $35,624.73
Western Heights ...............$375.32
Yukon ............................$2,307.68
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Verle Barnes
Verle Barnes has a good understanding of the
supply and demand challenge in the energy industry
today. He first became a student of the issue more
than three decades ago, when he joined OEC’s
governing board.
“Ironically, an energy crisis much like
the one today was a major issue for the Carter
Administration when I joined the board in 1977,”
Verle recalled. “Reducing our dependence on
foreign oil, balancing energy demand through
efficiency and conservation and promoting
alternative energy sources were priorities of new
energy policy in the Seventies just like it is for the
current administration.”
An Army veteran and retired farmer, Verle is
the trustee who represents more than 4,200 co-op
members who reside in District 7, which includes
Trustee spotlight
Tuttle and the surrounding area. OEC’s service
territory is broken into nine districts, divided in
such a way that ensures, as much as possible, equal
representation of members by trustees.
Throughout his tenure, Verle has served in
various capacities on the board, including four
terms as president. He represented OEC’s interest
on Western Farmers Electric Cooperative’s board
for 15 years, holding the office of vice-president
during his appointment. (WFEC is OEC’s wholesale
power supplier.)
Verle holds certified director status from the
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association,
which he earned after completing the five required
continuing education classes offered to trustees.
The Credentialed Cooperative Director and Board
Leadership certification programs ensure trustees
have the knowledge and governance skills to
successfully lead the cooperative in today’s new
and uncertain electric utility environment.
“In 1977, President Carter called the energy
crisis ‘the greatest challenge our country will face
during our lifetimes.’ His message fits well today,
where energy costs could skyrocket if Congress
fails to keep a balanced approach to legislation
dealing with environmental issues, electricity and
affordability,” Verle said. “It is critical that we don’t
become complacent, but keep up the dialogue of
‘Our Energy, Our Future.’”
Verle and Betty, his wife of 60 years, live
in Tuttle. The couple has two daughters, five
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

By Patti Rogers, Editor
My dad was the mentor who taught me to be conscious of
the electricity I use, a message that was reinforced when
I started my career at OEC just three months out of high
school. Despite being what I considered a fairly smart electricity
consumer, I am only now truly engaging in our energy consumption.
Last month we joined a summer-long pilot program that tests different rate
structures for electricity used during peak and off-peak hours on weekdays. We have
in-home energy monitoring device—mounted (via magnet) to our refrigerator—that
displays our energy use and allows us
to evaluate, among other things, the
current rate and cost per hour.
The electricity monitoring
device is extremely valuable to me
as it demonstrates tangible benefits
of our effort to monitor something
that is intangible by nature.
It is surprising to see how a
few minor lifestyle changes can
impact the amount of electricity my
family uses. We have found we are
comfortable with higher thermostat
settings (the rule of thumb is you
save about 3 percent on your cooling
bill for every degree you increase
your thermostat), which we manage
with a programmable thermostat.
I rarely turn on the oven or use the
stove or clothes washer or dryer
during the 2 to 7 p.m. peak period.
A benefit I didn’t foresee is
we are eating more vegetables—
primarily in salads which don’t
require cooking. I have taken an
interest in making homemade
salad dressings, which are healthy
alternatives to the chemical
additives and refined sweeteners in
commercial varieties. This Asian
dressing is especially good on
cabbage salads and the Thousand
Island dressing is terrific on Reuben
sandwiches. Enjoy!
3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsps. minced fresh ginger root 3 Tbsps. honey
3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup water
1/3 cup rice vinegar
Whisk together the ingredients in a one pint or larger glass jar. Heat the
contents in the microwave for 1 minute to dissolve honey. Refrigerate in a
covered container, and whisk again before serving.
3 Tbsps. balsamic vinegar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 Tbs. sherry wine vinegar 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, minced 1/3 cup walnut oil
1/2 tsps. chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, tarragon, chives or parsley
Whisk together the vinegars, mustard, shallot, herbs, salt and pepper.
Slowly whisk in the oils and continue to whisk until emulsified. Refrigerate
in a covered container, and whisk again before serving.
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar or 3 Tbsps. sweet pickle relish
Champagne vinegar 5 Tbsps. ketchup
1 large egg 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 Tbsps. minced red onion
1 cup vegetable or olive oil 1 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
Place vinegar, egg and salt and pepper in the bowl of your food processor
fitted with the steel blade or whisk attachment. Begin beating the mixture
and slowly drizzle in the oil. Continue to run the machine until all of the oil
has been added. When you have a thick mayonnaise, stop beating and stir
in the remaining ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate in a covered
container. Editor’s note: You can substitute 1 1/2 cups commercial mayonnaise
for the first four ingredients.
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Take steps to avoid getting ripped off
by unscrupulous contractors
In the wake of a disaster, it is common to see the
generous side of human nature. Unfortunately, the sinister
side also shows its presence. That’s why the Oklahoma
Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is
informing residents to be aware of possible scams from
unscrupulous contractors and others who often target
victims during these stressful times.
OEM recommends individuals use the same
responsible business practices they would during nondisaster
times in dealing with and selecting contractors
during disaster times. This includes:
a Be extremely cautious of anyone coming to your
home uninvited and offering to do home repairs.
a Be alert to individuals canvassing your
neighborhood in an unmarked van or truck.
a Insist on obtaining a written estimate or contract.
a Be sure the contract or business card has an
address, telephone number and license numbers.
All contractors doing business in the state
are required to register with the Oklahoma
Tax Commission. While not a guarantee
of performance, registration does mean the
contractor has minimal liability insurance and
a surety bond that can protect the consumer if
there is a problem.
a Ask for and check out references.
a Don’t be pressured into making a quick decision.
a Obtain three separate bids on the job.
a Insist on start and completion dates in the
contract, and do not pay the final balance until
the work is completed to your satisfaction.
a Be cautious in dealing with a contractor who
asks for a large down payment.
a Ask contractors if they have done typical
work/repairs before, if they will be purchasing
necessary permits, and if the work will be
inspected.
a Avoid making final payment until you have
received a lien release.
When filing insurance claims:
a Report all property damage to your insurance
agent immediately. Your agent should provide
you with claim forms and arrange for an
insurance adjuster to visit your property and
assess the damage.
a Make emergency repairs and document them.
Keep all receipts and take photographs of the
damages, before and after emergency repairs,
to submit with your claim.
a Take precautions if the damages require you to
leave your home: Secure your property; remove
valuable items; lock windows and doors; and
provide up-to-date contact phone numbers with
your insurance agent.
“People impacted by disasters can be particularly
vulnerable,” said Albert Ashwood, director of OEM
“This important information can help them move
forward in the recovery process and also prevent them
from being victimized twice.”
OEM encourages anyone who believes he or she
may have witnessed fraudulent activity to report it
immediately. In addition to the local Better Business
Bureau, reports may be made to the Oklahoma Attorney
General Consumer Protection Unit at 405-521-2029 or
online at www.oag.state.ok.us.

nnnn Co-op Connections Card
Ace Hardware stores in
Blanchard, Purcell make
a connection By Tory Tedder
Like rural electric
cooperatives, Ace Hardware is
built on a foundation of local
ownership and using collective
buying power to save its customers
money. Combined with a support
of locally-owned businesses and
a commitment to community as
its building block, Ace Hardware
is a perfect addition to the Co-op
Connections Card Program
“We are excited to be a part
of the OEC member’s incentive
program and look forward to
serving those members,” said
Josh Edge, vice president/general
manager of the Purcell and
Blanchard Ace Hardware stores.
OEC sees the partnership
as adding additional value to
an already valuable program.
Jack Ferrell, director of member
services at OEC, cites accolades
Ace Hardware has received
recently: In 2009, J.D. Power and
Associates ranked Ace “Highest
in Customer Satisfaction among
Home Improvement Stores Three
Years in a Row” and BusinessWeek
magazine placed Ace in the top 10
of “Customer Service Champs”
for 2008 and 2009. Ferrell said,
“There is a definite connection
between community involvement
and customer satisfaction.”
Edge stresses relationship
building and the importance of
being a part of the community as
key features to Ace Hardware’s
business model. Since each store
is independently owned and
operated, each is unique and
tailored to the needs of the local
community.
Ace Hardware has a 20 year
presence in Purcell providing
everything from concrete to toilet
paper. The Blanchard store, in
business since 2008, also carries a
diverse product line including live
plant goods and fishing supplies.
Edge said Ace employees are
“committed to being ‘the Helpful
Place’ by offering our customers
knowledgeable advice, helpful
service and quality products.
As the helpful hardware folks in
your community, we promise that
helping you is the most important
thing we have to do today.”
Your Ace Hardware OEC
Co-op Connections Card
discount:
$5 off any purchase $25
or more
Blanchard: 987 E Veterans
Memorial Hwy • (405) 485-
4844
Purcell: 2560 S Green Ave •
(405) 527-2711
www.acehardware.com
OEC’s Facebook,
Twitter fans hear
it first
Over 100 people and
businesses “like” OEC’s
Facebook page. Since going
live in May, OEC has shared
things like:
• Energy saving tips
• Special offers from OEC
Co-op Connections Card
business partners
• Important disaster relief
efforts after recent storms
• Following local youth
on Youth Tour in
Washington, D.C.
Don’t miss out on what’s
going on at OEC. Find us on
Facebook and follow us on
Twitter by clicking the link on
our website, www.okcoop.org.
Use our “Favorite Pages”
box on our Facebook page to
link to the Energy Star page or
one of the many OEC Co-op
Connections Card businesses
on Facebook.
We would love to hear
from you. Have a favorite Coop
Connections Card savings
story? Have an energy-saving
tip you’d like to share? Write a
comment on our wall.
OEC is happy to have this
new outlet to communicate
with our members and we look
forward to hearing from you.
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Innovation & Accountability
Oklahoma sets renewable energy goals
for electric utilities
Oklahoma Governor Brad
Henry in May signed legislation
that sets a goal calling for 15
percent of electricity to be
generated from renewable
energy sources such as wind,
solar and geothermal by 2015.
The Oklahoma Energy Security
Act also requires the legislature
and regulators to develop a
transmission grid expansion plan
for the state.
The plan allows electricity
generators to utilize energy
efficiency—up to 25 percent —to
meet the goal and establishes
a natural gas energy standard
to maximize development
of Oklahoma’s natural gas
resources.
WFEC, OEC’s power supplier,
has 260 megawatts of hydro—
about 12 percent of its fuel mix
for 2009. Wind generation made
up about 7 percent of WFEC’s fuel
mix last year.
FTC announces new labels for light bulb
packaging
Will emphasize lumens, not watts, as a measure of bulb brightness
Starting in mid-2011, the Federal
Trade Commission announced
recently, consumers shopping for
light bulbs will notice new labeling
on packaging designed to help them
choose among the different types
of bulbs on the market – traditional
incandescent bulbs, and newer
high-efficiency compact fluorescent
(CFL) and light-emitting diode
(LED) bulbs. The new labels will
enable consumers to save money
by selecting the most efficient bulbs
that best fit their lighting needs.
Under direction from Congress
to re-examine the current labels, the
FTC is announcing a final rule that
will require the new labels on light
bulb packages. For the first time, the
label on the front of the package will
emphasize the bulbs’ brightness as
measured in lumens, rather than a
measurement of watts. The new
front-of-package labels also will
include the estimated yearly energy
cost for the particular type of bulb.
While watt measurements are
familiar to consumers and have
been featured on the front of light
bulb packages for decades, watts
are a measurement of energy use,
not brightness. As a result, reliance
on watt measurements alone
makes it difficult for consumers to
compare traditional incandescent
bulbs to more efficient bulbs, such
as CFLs. A CFL bulb may be
able to produce the same amount
of brightness as a traditional
incandescent bulb while using
significantly less energy, or watts.
New energy standards mandated
by Congress will effectively phase
out traditional low-efficiency
incandescent bulbs from the U.S.
market over the next few years. The
new labels that focus on brightness
in lumens will help consumers
make purchasing decisions as they
transition to more energy-efficient
types of bulbs.
Under the new rule, the back
of each package of light bulbs
will have a “Lighting Facts” label
modeled after the “Nutrition Facts”
label currently on food packages.
The Lighting Facts label will
provide information about:
brightness;
energy cost;
the bulb’s life expectancy;
light appearance (for example,
if the bulb provides “warm” or
“cool” light);
wattage (the amount of energy
the bulb uses); and
whether the bulb contains
mercury.
The bulb’s brightness, measured
in lumens, and a disclosure for bulbs
containing mercury, also will be
printed on each bulb.

The Crist Family is coming to
the annual meeting in August
Several award-winning artists, including one of the
fastest rising family groups in gospel music today, are
on the bill at OEC’s annual meeting at the Lloyd Noble
Center on Aug. 27, said Jack Ferrell, director of member
services for OEC.
“We look forward to showcasing the Crist Family in
concert on the annual meeting stage,” Ferrell said. “The
group is known for great acoustics
and inspirational and uplifting
performances. With blends by
seven accomplished singers, the
band impresses audiences with
complex harmonies and a mix of
musical styles.”
The Crist Family was voted
the Top 5 nomination for Horizon
Group of the Year in 2009 by
the Singing News Fan Awards.
The group has appeared on stage
during the National Quartet
Convention and at Dollywood and
Silver Dollar City.
The Crist Family will take the stage right before
business portion of the annual meeting. Prelude
performances by local, emerging entertainers will
begin at 4:30 and run continuously until the start of the
business meeting.
“Once again, we are providing a variety of acoustical
performances that will likely appeal to almost everyone,”
Ferrell said.
Those attending this year’s annual meeting will
hear some old-time fiddling, western swing and cowboy
songs from Jim Garling and Sons of the Sage. Country
music fans will also enjoy Clancy Davis, a cousin of
Blake Shelton’s who earned a standing ovation from
OEC members at last year’s annual meeting.
Co-op members attending the 2010 annual meeting
will also be treated to a free barbecue meal, a $20
credit on their electric accounts and a chance to win
prizes—including a $1,000 cash grand prize. Read
next month’s issue of the OEC News to learn more
and watch the mail for your personal invitation to this
year’s affair.
OEC will showcase American Christian
music group the Crist Family at this year’s
annual meeting. The group is known for
changing its look in concert from duets to
trios to quartets.
Cash in by
attending
OEC’s
73 rd
annual
meeting
Register at the 2010
annual meeting on Aug. 27 a n d
OEC will credit your electric
account with $20. You’ll also be
eligible to win the $1,000 grand
prize that OEC will award at
the conclusion of the night’s
festivities.
“Our goal is to motivate coop
members to attend the annual
meeting,” said Jack Ferrell,
OEC’s member services director
who plans the event. “We hope
offering more enticing gifts and
prizes, and adding more activities
—face painting and games—for
the kids will add value to attract
a larger crowd.”
Ferrell said the changes are
in response to suggestions from
co-op members who took part in
forums focused on improving the
annual meeting.
“Annual meetings are vital
business functions of the co-op,
but only a small percentage of the
members attend,” Ferrell said.
Annual meeting registration
opens at 4 p.m. and live stage
entertainment starts at 4:30. The
barbecue dinner is served until
7 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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OEC News Magazine • July 2010

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Commitment to Youth
Students learn about teamwork,
co-ops while having fun at camp
ANoble eighth-grader was
among 80 teens who kicked
off summer at a four-day
action-packed camp designed to
introduce Oklahoma youths to the
wonders of electric cooperatives
while teaching leadership skills.
OEC sponsored Kyle Watson,
the son of Gil and Wendy Watson,
to the YouthPower Energy Camp.
Amanda Hardy, who works in
the co-op’s engineering office,
attended the camp as a counselor
and Tracy Mowdy, also from
OEC’s engineering department,
presented his Do Watts Wise
magic show during a training
session.
The YouthPower Energy
Camp was held at Canyon Camp,
just east of Hinton, Okla., June
1 - 4. It is coordinated by the
Oklahoma Association of Electric
Cooperatives and OEC and other
electric distribution cooperatives
in the state each year.
Both Watson and Hardy
cited the ropes course, designed
to promote leadership qualities
through teamwork, among the
camp’s highlights.
“Each activity on the course
required the whole group working
as a team to find a solution. For
example, our group had to balance
a board on a log while all of them
were standing on the board. They
quickly found out they had to
Above: Kyle Watson and Amanda
Hardy at Energy Camp. Below: Kyle
Watson drives a go-cart at Celebration
Station.
work together to get the board to
balance,” Hardy said.
Cooperation was also required
between the students when
electing a manager and board of
directors for their Coke and candy
cooperative, which they formed
to learn about the cooperative
business model. Campers attended
sessions on energy, electrical
safety and careers in the electric
industry. Hands-on electrical
demonstrations, such as poleclimbing
and bucket truck rides
were part of the camp experience.
“Energy Camp was a lot of
fun,” Watson said, “I hope it
continues so other kids can also
get the chance to go.”

Youth Tour winners
return from
Washington, D.C.
Four area students were among nearly 1,500 high
school students from across the country visiting
Washington, D.C., in June for the annual Rural
Electric Youth Tour, compliments of OEC.
OEC sponsored Shannon Lee, Laura Maggard,
Coy Pfeiffer and Rachel Smallwood on the allexpense-paid-trip.
The students were winners in a
two-part essay and speech contest that culminated
in April.
“OEC is proud to offer this extraordinary
opportunity to experience Washington, D.C.,” said
Max Meek, CEO and general manager for OEC.
“The Youth Tour builds future leaders as they learn
about our government and the grassroots efforts of
the nation’s electric cooperatives. By investing in
these students, we believe we are directly investing
in our area communities.”
During Youth Tour, the students made stops
at presidential monuments, war memorials,
historic landmarks and museums. They toured the
Pentagon and the Capitol and met with three state
representatives—Senator Jim Inhofe, Congressman
Dan Boren and Congresswoman Mary Fallin.
Enjoying the musical “Hairspray” at Toby’s Dinner
Theatre, an evening cruise on the Potomac River
and dinner-dance with winners from all the states
were among the trip’s highlights.
“I had a blast,” said Shannon Lee. “My favorite
part was visiting the Holocaust museum and
meeting different people from around the state.”
The students returned home with a greater
appreciation of our nation’s leaders, a respect for
the beauty of Washington, D.C. and friendships
with peers from across that state will last a
lifetime.
All high school juniors who attend school in
OEC’s service area are eligible to compete in the
Youth Tour Contest. Applications for the 2011 Youth
Tour will be available in January 2011 at area high
schools, on OEC’s website at www.okcoop.org, or by
calling (405) 217-6710.
Shannon Lee
Amber-Pocasset
High School
Daughter of Boyd and
Susie Lee
Plays softball, participates
in youth activities at church
and works part-time.
Aspires to be a nurse.
Laura Maggard
Southmoore High School
Daughter of Paula Maggard
The junior class president
referees soccer and
volunteers with Special
Olympics and Infant Crisis.
She wants to pursue a
dentistry degree, with a
specialty in orthodontics.
Coy Pfeiffer
Lexington High School
Son of Susan and Jerry
Moffat
A desire to meet new
people and learn more
about government pushed
this farmer to enter the
Youth Tour Contest. Active
in FFA and 4-H, he enjoys
golf and wants to become a
veterinarian.
Rachel Smallwood
Lighthouse Baptist
Academy
Daughter of Don and Lorie
Smallwood
Activities at church,
friends and a part-time job
keep this photographer-tobe
busy.
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white paint gelding. 574-2345.
• Reg. Limousin, LimFlex heifers,
bulls. Black, red, polled, some
homozygous. Gentle, growthy,
service age, exc quality. 527-7648
or 306-5202.
• 3 mini donkeys, all jacks, will be
weaned the first of Sept. These little
guys have been imprinted. $100/
ea. 386-6303.
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• Guinea keets, whites or blacks, $3/
ea. Fresh chicken eggs, $2.50/doz.
990-0785.
• Kiko goats: bucks & does, all
ages. Kikos are hearty meat goats.
Parasite resistant & great maternal
instincts. zinkranch.net, 364-2225
or zinkranch@sbcglobal.net.
• ‘96 reg black & white APHA
broodmare. Stout & big; has
produced 3-stud colts, 1 black &
white, 1 brown & white & 1 bay
& white. Open this year. $1,800.
Jessie, 417-0530.
• Looking for someone to assist parttime
with work on llama farm in
Norman area. Pay to be negotiated.
412-9881.
• AKC & ASCA reg Australian shepherds.
Fat, healthy pups w/champ
bloodlines. Exc temperament for
pet, work or show. damcofarm.com
or 392-3602.
• Modena pigeons, also looking for
some silver spangled hamburgs.
321-0095.
• Chocolate Lab, female, AKC, from
hunting stock. Very pretty & playful,
$200. 321-1209.
• Big beautiful paint gelding, 8yrs.
Been worked & trail ridden; not
ridden last 2/3 years. Needs experienced
rider, love & attention. $700
OBO. 872-7344.
• 6yr old quarter horse bay mare,
trail broke, $500; 4yr old quarter/
$ 199
CS-310
14 inch bar
I-35 & Indian Hills Rd.
Norman, OK
405 360-5045
appy mare, beautiful markings,
green broke, $250; 18yr old reg
sorrel gelding,16h, free to the right
home. 872-7473.
• Mixed breed chickens. 872-0615.
• Horse, 13yr Palomino mare, 14
hands, gentle, current on shots,
Coggins & worming, $700 OBO.
410-7981.
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• Everything you need for making
dolls; lots of greenware, milk glass
& wood items. 642-7192.
• Shoprider streamer sport-elect
chair & power lift: $800 chair, $450
lift. Lynx LX-3 + Invacare scooter,
$500. 207-1135.
• InvaCare wheelchair 9000 XDT,
extra heavy-duty, 350-lb weight
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capacity + Posey bariatric gel
foam cushion, like new. $500 OBO.
691-5981.
• 50gal aquarium w/stand & external
filtration system, $100. 392-3180.
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• Full size trampoline, like new. $75.
Craftsman gas 2.5 HP edger w/2
new blades, $75. 366-1139.
• 50 & 30 gal. plastic barrels, $7; 55
gal. metal barrels, $6. 387-3543.
• 24 metal folding chairs, VGC, 3
tables, caddy-sell as 1 unit, $240;
pint & quart canning jars; Burpee
pressure canner; 2 Igloo water cans
- 1 gal & 5 gal. 745-2144.
• Winchester M1 Carbine. Also
2 Springfield Armory 45 ACPs.
401-7059.
• MBT men’s shoes, sz 9½, MBT
women’s sandals, sz 10. Like new.
$75/ea OBO. 329-1494.
• Free-standing spa for 2, works
great, runs on 220. Great indoors or
outdoors. $1,200 OBO. 973-4385.
• Torker Boardwalk/Shimano 6spd
lady’s bike, $250; Tony Little’s
gazelle edge glider exerciser, $60.
642-8874
• Weslo treadmill-shows fitness
levels, incline, speeds, pulse and
calories, $100. 391-4931
• Collectables, dolls, furniture, vintage
jewelry, plants & plant stands,
pictures, deck & lawn furniture, old
dishes & glassware, leather chaps,
western wear, hats, boots & belts &
Brighton bags & belts. 392-4892.
• Approximately 100sq.ft. of 12”
textured ceramic tile, white w/
tints of gray, new in box. $.50/sq.
ft. 590-9734.
• 500gal propane tank, $400; A/C,
$275; handicap scooter, $500; elect
wheelchair, $500. Steve, 556-1076.
• Various light fixtures, chandeliers,
ceiling fan w/ lights & remote. $20
& up. 488-8120.
• Stage 1 & 2 electronic shift kit for
B & M, $125; New Sunpro tac w.
shift lite, $75; PC5 programmer
for YFZ 450, $400. Door & back
window for ’67 Chev pickup, $50/
both. 220-2640.
• Free wooden pallets in gd cond.
623-1743.
• 4 older-type metal lawn chairs,
$25/ea. Wooden porch swing, $45.
344-7285.
• 3 fold-over hanging garment bags.
2 are matching woven type. No
defects. $40/all. 387-4541.
• #5000 rawhide roper saddle w/new
cinch, breast harness, bridle, like
new saddle pad, $350 firm. 527-
6987 or 527-7987.
• ’96 KW T600 3406E, 475HP 2000
trans craft combo aluminum 48’
102’’ spread 10’ 1’’, 2 aluminum tool
box, 12 tiedown floor, 386-3701.
• 500 gal + propane tank, $450. Can
load for you. 579-2738.
• 6250W 120/240V generator w/9HP
B&S on wheel mounted frame,
$450. 474-1912.
• Antq Packard pump organ, made
at Ft. Wayne, Ind in 1800s, $650;
Hobart M. cable piano, 38” tall, exc
cond, $500. 527-5493.
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.
• ’78 motor home to be moved,
60x14 2bd, refrigerator, CH/A.
Front porch & back steps included.
$80,000 OBO. 387-2239.
• ’05 Chapparal travel trailer, 32’
bumper pull, sage & tan color
scheme. Slide out in LR, roll out
awning. 1 owner (new) parked-no
travel miles. $17,500. 208-2498.
• 28x80 double wide MH, 4bd, 2ba,
storm window 6” wall. Great cond.
$14,900 OBO. 314-2332.
I-35 & Highway 9 West
Norman, OK 73072
405-321-5439 / 1-800-227-5439
• ’02 Allegro 30’ MH. 2 slides on
a generator, workhorse chassis
Chev. eng 6,000 miles. $44,000.
376-4289.
• ’00 Ebtide boat, 21’, holds 10. Extra
nice ski boat, $18,000. See to appreciate.
990-3406.
• 30x70 4bd, 2 full ba MH, gd cond.
$14,500 OBO. 274-2287
• ’02 XR 80 Honda dirt bike, bought
new, runs great. $800, 574-5907
• ’07 VIP Mercruiser, seats 9. Only
used 35 hrs. Need to sell due to
health. $23,000 OBO.795-7884.
• ’79 motor home, GC, 1ton Dodge,
440 V8, exc cond, roof A/C &
central heat, refrigerator, gd tires.
$2,950. 872-3080.
• Rent: 3bd 2ba trlr, $600/mo +
deposit. 899-4220.
• ’08 Rockwood travel trlr, 31.5’
in great cond. Huge bathroom w/
dbl sinks & lrg corner shower.
Equipped w/19” flat-screen TV,
XM satellite, microwave, fridge &
lrg awning. 30 amp hookup. Only
taken on 3 trips—has less than 500
miles! 387-2999.
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• Lease hunting rights to mature,
responsible Oklahoma sportsmen.
John, 834-0000.
• FSBO: 18 lots in Weleetka, 6 blocks
N of Main St, Chickasaw, $6,000.
Marion, 412-4810.
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• Vacation lots at Fort Cobb Lake.
Owner financing. Keith, 405-643-
2046.
• House for sale, to be moved. 3bd, 1
¾ ba, new roof, laminate flooring.
Vinyl siding. 1,340 sq ft, $25,000
cash. Slaughterville area. 527-9231.
• 40 acres, 2100 sq. ft home, 75x100
barn, 3 ponds. $275,000. 527-0517.
• 10 acres, square w/clearing w/30’
deep pond overlooking valley. Take
over payments, $297.98 w/ down
pymt. 899-7183.
• 10 acres, 4bd, 2 ½ ba, 2 barns, pond,
large riding arena, fruit trees, Norman
schools. 900 84th St SE # 229,
John or Patti, 364-5115.
• Vacation travel club, only $500, call
for details. Large outside fountain,
cost $850, only $400. 352-4972.
• Reduced: 2 story, 5bd, 3ba, 3 acre
lots, extra 2 car. Tuttle schools. 80
acres also for sale. 381-3537.
• 5 acres w/3bd, 2ba, 1448 sq. ft.
house across from Lake Thunderbird.
Quiet country living. Close to
boat docks. NE 112th & Alameda.
$115,500. 850-5610.
• Relaxed living on 2 acres, Blue
Lakes, N Norman, 3bd/2ba, ranch
style, 3 car gar/workshop, completely
remodeled, 5830 N Blue
Lake. 630-8991.
• 2.5 acres w/4bd, 2ba, 1981sf home,
mature trees, Noble Schools,
near Hwy 77 in Slaughterville.
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.”
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$212,000, older, sturdy home,
many upgrades, Hot tub, excessive
outbuilding storage including
RV shed & 30x30 concrete floor
shop. 872-8485.
• 5.5 acres in Blanchard, nice 30x30
barn w/concrete floor & 16x30
awning, live stream, nice location,
$55,000. 650-6440.
• 3 bd, 1½ ba MH on 1.25 acres at
132nd & Maguire Rd. in Noble.
$26,000 OBO. 308-9694.
• FSBO 3 bd, 1 ba, CH/A, fireplace,
outside storage bldg. Sits on 1 acre,
4 miles N. of Lexington on Bryant
Rd. 527-5534.
• 1+ acres near Lake Thuunderbird
w/Hwy 9 frontage. 1040sqft (mol)
2bd/2ba fixer upper as is, large porch,
shed, 75K. 802-4227.
• 2¼ acre lot, 5mi N & 1¼mi W
of Blanchard; Lake Eufaula lot,
150’x195’, S of Pixie Woods Station.
249-8356 or 570-8731.
• 2bd house to be moved. 527-1030.
wAnted
• Cars, pickups & vans, running or
not. 364-0615.
• Salvage tractors wanted, any size.
352-4816.
• Old Barbie dolls, clothes & accessories
from 1959 – 1973. 354-4096.
• Lawn mowers & ATVs, running or
not. 313-1605
• Central air conditioner & riding
Summer Specials
lawn mower, donated or for sale,
637-5294 or 688-9293.
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.
• Cleveland county Rural School
Reunion • Sunday, Aug 1 at Etowah
Baptist Church. Potluck dinner@
noon; program @ 1:30 pm. Joyce
Miller Carle, 872-5157
PAid Ads
• Brewer Painting: Interior, exterior,
free estimates. Retired
firefighter, 25 years experience.
313-6770.
• Gravel hauling & driveway work.
245-7962.
• Large Quilts & quilt tops. Floy N
Pennington, 872-8367.
• Caregiver w/25 years experience in
elderly & handicap care. 659-7239.
Norman Farm Market
8am-noon
Saturdays
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Wednesdays
Classified ads
• Bowman’s Welding Service: pipe
fences, entry ways, gates, shop work
or portable. 360-8091 or 990-1084.
• Reliable Fence: free estimates,
all types of fence. 872-9199 or
416-3672.
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• Argo Enterprises: siding, roofing,
construction. New homes, room
additions. Patio covers, carports,
replacement windows. 329-0553
or 255-5553.
• Arvon’s Backhoe Service, LLC:
septic systems (new & repair), aerobic
systems, water, gas, elec line
ditching, driveways, culverts, tree
clearing. Free estimates. 364-0615.
• Clay’s Carpentry: remodels, cabinets,
trim, tile, paint, stain, finish,
maintenance. Tree trimming &
removal. References & Insurance.
822-2785 or 579-7248.
• Cedar Tree Cutting: ground level
cutting, brush hogging, pasture
spraying. Jack of Reser Farms,
740-2323.
• Cross Timber Tree Services, will
barter. 887-0993.
• CF Fencing & Metal Buildings:
shops, barns, fencing of all types.
Free estimates. 360-2458 or 226-
2930.
• Antique mall opening July 1 in
Noble. Taking vendors now. Booth
$100/month. Don’t delay. 872-7280
or 872-4120.
• Dursus Home Improvements:
Total bath & kitchen remodeling.
Carpentry, sheetrock, paint & tile.
Stone & paver patios; retaining
walls. Matt, 532-1158.
• Cleaning: Houses,offices & new
construction. “We will clean just
about anything.” We bid by the job.
Brenda, 387-5493.
• Handyman services: painting,
sheetrock repairs, light carpentry,
garage clean-ups & yard work.
641-6780.
• Complete Auto Repair: Brakes,
tune ups, timing belts, water pumps,
motors, trans, & more. Quality
work at low prices, 27 years exp.
899-4221 or 503-7455.
• Custom Cabinets for new construction
or remodel. Approx 1
week kitchen down time. Raised
panel doors-roll out shelves. Choice
of wood. References. 527-6025
• Fireman’s Landscaping & Tree
Service: 25 yrs exp; free estimates.
Trentice, 527-5534 or e-mail firemanslandscapingofoklahoma@
gmail.com.
• Home construction: remodeling,
add-ons, construction clean-ups.
Chris, 858-5679 or 745-3452.
• Matt Whitehead framing, carpentry,
siding & trim: all types
of fences, custom made & rustic
cabinets, total remodel, cedar tree
removal. 519-0925.
• Housecleaning: Reliable & cheap.
Norman, Purcell, Noble, Lexington.
Give me a call. Tabetha,
473-3951.
• 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.
• Jim’s Painting & Remodeling:
Interior & exterior, wallpaper,
popcorn ceiling removal, sheetrock
repairs, texture, power washing.
Free estimates, quality work. 20yrs
exp & insured. 366-0722.
• Machine quilting: Bring us your
tops & bottoms, we do the rest.
Very reasonable, quick turnaround,
smoke- & pet-free environment,
401-4479.
• Masonry work & repair: Brick,
block, stone & repair. All size jobs:
Fireplaces, mailboxes, planters,
tuck pointing, pavers, brick replacement
due to erosion. 34 yrs
experience; competitive prices.
Danny, 329-2230 or 641-7849.
• Metal building work, all types of
metal buildings. 570-7223
• R Timber Tree Service: trimming,
lifting, removals, large or small,
excellent references, insured,
specializing in hard removals.
Contact Randy McCarter, 392-2399
or 821-1027.
• Robert’s discount concrete work,
best deals guaranteed. 887-0993.
• Tractor work, box blade & brush
hogging. 570-7223.
• Tractor work: brush hogging, box
blade. $40/hr. 590-3957.
• Tractor repair: all makes. Noble,
Lexington area. 590-3957.
• 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.
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• Tranquil Waters: Pool opening
& weekly service. Norman area,
401-2141.
• Valley Automotive: auto repair,
brakes, shocks, tune-ups. South of
Noble. 20yrs experience. 590-3957.
• Weekend Tractor Works: acreage
mowing/trimming, zero turn
equipment, box blade, brush hog,
driveways, garden rototilling,
discing, breaking plow. 2hr min.
381-2344 or 620-3877.
• Woods Tree Service: trimming,
removal, stump grinding. Free
estimates, reasonable & insured.
Jason, 371-1961 or 370-3927.
• Bargain Barns: 18x21 steel
carport, $695. 12x31 RV cover,
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$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.
• Yard work: mowing, weed eating,
tree trimming, garage clean out,
hauling, house cleaning, errands,
shopping & driving. 366-0722.
• Tri-City Critter Sitter: “There’s
No Place Like Home For Your Pets.”
Serving Newcastle, Blanchard &
Tuttle areas. 550-7648.
• Weld up steel buildings: 30x40 =
$13,600. 30x50 = $15,900. 40x60
= $23,400. 596-3344.
• Playhouses: 10-15% off winter
special. 596-3344.
• 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.
• New listing, Dibble/Blanchard
area: 20 acres & frame, 1,300sf,
3br, paved roads, some fencing,
20 min to Norman, $99,900. Pat
w/C.B., 823-0644.
• For lease or lease purchase,
Newalla area: 5 acres, 2,100sf,
brick, 4br, 3ba, workshop, fenced
for horses, $895/mo & $895/dep.
Pat w/C.B., 823-0644.
• Reduced 5 acre tract: fenced older
mobile & 3 sheds, $35,000 & 5 acre
tract w/nice singlewide & shed,
$54,900; both tracts or 10 acres
for $89,900. Pat w/C.B., 823-0644.
• New listing in West Norman off
36th: 1 acre w/10yr old brick home
w/3br, 2ba, 2 car & over 2,000sf,
priced to sell, $197,900 + $3,000
closing costs paid. Pat w/C.B.,
823-0644.
• 50 acres w/over 1,900sf frame
home: w/full basement that needs
finishing, in ground pool, lrg barn,
Wanette area, $189,900 OBO. Pat
w/C.B., 823-0644.
• 6.3 acres on corner lot off 120th/
Choctaw & Alameda, near Thun-
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• New listing, Restaurant in S
OKC: almost 4,000sf on ½ acre lot,
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 change it
into a store or offices. Pat w/C.B.,
823-0644.
• Commercial lots in Norman: off
Hwy 9 & Hwy 77, ½ to 2 acres,
$199,000 to $725,000, lots of activity
for your business. Pat w/C.B.,
823-0644.
• Newborn care: Quality child
care - your home or mine. Grandmother;
x nursing; trusting. Exc
references. Norman/Noble only.
Brenda, 882-0489.
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electricity use during summer
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the adjacent ones on all four sides. The top of each
panel is held down by a stainless steel nail through
a hole in the upper corner and an aluminum clip
attached midway across the top. It is designed to
withstand up to a 120-mph wind.
Although it is more expensive to install than an
asphalt shingle roof, I did not have the expense of
tearing off the old shingles. My new metal roof will
never have to be replaced again. From a lifetime cost
comparison, it is cheaper than installing an asphalt
roof every 20 to 30 years. I also get a 3 percent
reduction on my homeowner’s insurance because of
reduced fire hazard.
Metal roofs save energy by keeping your house
cooler during summer. This can dramatically improve
your family’s comfort and reduce your electric bills.
It was sunny warm weather when my metal roof and
ridge vent were installed and the second floor was
noticeably cooler than before. During the winter,
a metal roof has a negligible impact on the energy
efficiency of your home.
Most metal roofs reflect more of the sun’s heat
than do asphalt shingles, particularly black shingles.
My Classic metal roof has a TRS of 0.43 whereas a
black asphalt shingle roof has a TRS of only 0.05.
This keeps the roofing materials cooler so less heat is
radiated down through the ceilings to the living area.
Also, the underside of the aluminum metal surface
has lower emissivity than shingles, so even less heat
radiates downward.
The final energy advantage is the Classic Metal
Roofing aluminum panels are relatively thin with the
contour of shakes formed into them. This contour
creates an air gap between most of the roofing and the
roof sheathing or shingles below it. This gap allows
some outdoor air to naturally circulate up under the
metal roof panels to keep them cooler. I sealed off my
gable vents so outdoor air is now drawn in the soffit
vents and exhausted out the ridge vent.
One minor drawback to the aluminum shake
panels is they can dent if you indiscriminately walk
on the high points of the contour. If you step on the
lower nailed area of the panels, it is fine. Contoured
insulating foam pieces were placed under areas of
panels to provide walkways on the roof to clean my
skylight and service the ridge vents. You can step
anywhere on these supported areas.
Steel roofing is also becoming more popular on
homes. Painted standing seam or tile steel roofing is
very durable. Instead of trying to simulate some type
of standard roofing material, the bright colors and
unique appearance are signatures of upscale homes.
The finish coating on aluminum and steel often uses
a Kynar-based paint with heat reflecting additives in a
multistep process.
The following companies offer metal roofs:
Classic Metal Roofing, www.
classicmetalroofingsystems.com;
Conklin Metal, www.metalshingle.com;
Englert www.englertinc.com;
Follansbee Steel, www.follansbeeroofing.com; and
Met-Tile, www.met-tile.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.

District Meetings coming in July
OEC is governed by a nine-person board of trustees that is responsible for establishing the overall policies of
the cooperative. Each trustee is a co-op member who represents one district—the area in which he or she lives—
within the co-op’s service territory and serves a three-year term. The terms are staggered in such a way that only
three are up for election each year. Meetings are held in the three respective districts for the primary purpose of
electing trustees and to discuss cooperative business and share information about the electric industry.
The dates and locations for this year’s district meetings are as follows:
District 3: July 19 at the Lexington Schools Auditorium
District 5: July 22 at the Noble Junior High Auditorium
District 7: July 23 at the Tuttle First Assembly of God Church
Notices will be sent to members in each of these three districts in mid-July. Watch for your notice in the mail
and bring it with you to the meeting for registration. If you have any questions about your district meeting, please
call OEC’s member services department at 405-217-6708.