June 2017

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Inside this issue* Calumet 3rd Graders. * Classifieds. *ConnectionCardBusiness/Month.*BeSafethisHarvestSeason. *Safety&Savings. *ApexROWtobeginspraying.

Snowden gives State of the Co-op Update!In his annual State of the Co-op ad-dress, Cimarron Electric CEO, Mark Snowden had plenty to talk about.

He reported that we are in a very unique area that is quite opposite of other electric cooperatives in Okla-homa. Because of the oil and gas investments, we are experiencing growth that is unsurpassed in Cimarron’s history.

In a year that has been slow in elec-trical sales for co-ops in our state, Cimarron leads all of our sister co-operatives in increased Kwh sales. All of the 17 WFEC electric co-ops in Oklahoma experienced reductions in Kwh sales except for Cimarron Electric and two others. Western Farmers Electric Co-op is our power supplier.Even with this years mild weather, we are having record electricity sales.

In the past, our largest electricity users were residential members. We have always been small, compared to other electric cooperatives, in total electricity sales. Those numbers are changing.

Who we Serve* In 1999, 63% Residential, 37% Commercial. * In 2017, 44% Residential, 56% Commercial.

Snowden encouraged & thanked the employees for doing a great job in these busy times. We had a record # of new service work orders in 2016. 2017 is beating that number by 23% when look-ing at year to date numbers.

Snowden talking to fellow employees.

In addition to our regular CEC employees, we have 118 outside contractor personnel working to engineer, stake, clear right-of-way and construct line.

We are reinvesting revenue into building new infrastructure and expanding our operations and technology.

Three new substations will come on line this year. Our ability to serve more services and back feed lines during storms will be increased.

We will be expanding some of our buildings and grounds. We are experiencing growing pains and are planning new and better ways to serve our members. Mark Snowden concluded by saying it is an exciting time and a privilege to be able to work at Cimarron Electric Cooperative.

Cimarron TrusteesTom Kloeppel, President.. .......Dist. 6Ron Sproul, V-President ..........Dist. 1Jim Simmons, Secretary ..........Dist. 9Robert Yeoman, Treasurer .......Dist. 7Amie Reed ...............................Dist. 4Gene Peters ..............................Dist. 5Rudy Patzkowsky ....................Dist. 3Raymond Flatt .........................Dist. 8Chalentz Hedges......................Dist. 2

Cimarron CEOMark Snowden

CEC News EditorBarry Haynie

What to do if the electricity goes off...

1. Check your fuse or breaker box.. 2. Check with your neighbors. Is their power off? If so, have they already reported the outage? 3. Report Your outage on Smart Hub or text your outage if you have your cell phone # in our text outage system. You will receive a text back, that your outage was reported. Also a text when your power is restored!If not signed up for text outage reporting, then call CEC at 375-4121 or our toll free number 1-800-375-4121 and the trouble will be corrected as soon as possible.

Please have your service #, account #, or map location ready. This information is very valuable if you have multiple accounts.

Connect, Disconnects Not Made On Weekends.

For Updates on Outages,go to cimarronelectric.com or

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Calumet 3rd Graders are Safety Smart!

Calumet 3rd grade class in front of electrical safety farm.

CEC Safety Director Justin Glazier and Mrs. Brandi Mendell

Mr. Glazier and Mrs. Mendell and all of the Calumet 3rd grade class learn how a circuit works as they hold hands, complete the circuit and light up a special direct current light.

This and more demonstrations were on tap as Cimarron Elec-tric attended the 3rd grade class in Calumet. Safety videos were watched and demonstrations on the safety farm were fun for the class. The sight of electricity arcing and the smell of a burnt hotdog makes an impression. The question and answer session is always one of my favorites. The class asked some really good questions. The kids are always amazed at just how big and heavy the lineman’s insulated gloves are. Thank you Calumet 3rd graders for letting us come out to your school!

Classifieds Ad deadline is the 15th of the month. Ads must be resubmitted each month

CEC reserves the right to edit or limit ads

How To Submit Ads E-mail: b.haynie@ce.coop Mail: P.O. Box 299, Kingfisher OK. 73750 Phone: (405) 375-4185Fax (405) 375-4209

For Sale: Old 24 inch Buzz Saw Blade. 405-470-2695.

Looking for someone to mow my lawn this summer. Willing to pay mileage. Loyal area. Call Clay Pope. 405-699-2087.

Down sizing! White/Westinghouse Energy Saving Upright Freezer. 21 cubic feet. $100. Also old chest freezer. Used until recently (needs corner seal) usable without one. Sears Coldspot 48” x 27 1/2”.$25. Call 580-623-8025.

Walker Spray Foam Insulation pro-vides insulation for existing attics, new construction, barns, shops and garages. 580-822-0090.

REGISTERED Red Angus Bulls, 2 yr olds, fertility guaranteed. Okeene area. 580-554-8807 or rauh-farms73763@gmail.com

Phil The Kool Heat & AirCommercial / Residential HVACLicensed & bonded & insured.Servicing the Kingfisher & Blaine county areas. 580-623-3360

1999 Suzuki three wheeled Trike. 1400 cc. Always shedded. Double seats, excellent cond., Black and Chrome. Pd. $6500, sell $4000 oboGood tires, battery, windshield and good storage. Selling because of poor health. 405-410-9832.

9430 John Deere 30’ Header & a JD 630 Header trailer. Also, Concaves for 7010, 1660, 2188 IHC combine. 580-758-3511.

Having computer problems? Call (405) 375-5124 or (405) 250-0594. Check out our website at http://www.dettweilers.com/

Hartzell’s Heat & Air. 32 years in HVAC/R field. Licensed, bonded and insured. 580-334-2814

Renegade grill guard. Fits 2003-2007 early body style GM. 3/4 ton pickup. $250 OBO. Irrigation motor: US 60 HP hollow shaft, 480 volt, 3 phase $1000 OBOCall Jay @ 580-886-4657

For Sale: John Deere MX8 mower. Needs repair. 405-538-8337.

Butcher Beef for Sale. Grass fed, Grain finished, home raised, Purina feed start to finish. Outstand-ing tenderness and flavor! ½ and wholes available in August. Steve Regier, Fairview, 580-227-0727

Fairview Farm & Ranch, Purina Mills bulk, bag, & liquid feed dealer Jason Levings, outside sales, avail-able to assess your cattle’s condi-tion and nutritional needs. Call 580-227-2773 or 623 N. Main

5th Wheel. 2002 New Vision 50amp, 35ft, 3slides, 2ac units, sleeps 4, new tires, and more. Lots of storage. Also a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup. 80K miles. Diesel. Sell together or separate. Call 405 - 375- 6332 or 405-368-6333.

2000 Chevy 3/4 ton, 4x4, 6.0,205K miles, 5th wheel hitch, elect. Brake. Some lower body rust. Runs good.$3,500. Also, 1 acre lots, 3 miles from Canton. Electricity all-ready located on each. Blacktop or gypsum road access. Will finance. 580-886-5339 or 580-623-1920.

For Sale - 200 Amp Meter Loop less than 1 year old. Has 15 foot overhead feed.$275 - Call (405)343-4319

For Sale: Dog Pen. 15 1/2 feet long by 8 ‘ wide. Divider down the mid-dle. Also 2 igloo dog houses to go with it. $200. Another dog box that fits in the back of a pick-up, $100. 580-822-5632.

Meeting all your Generac Genera-tor needs. Free bids, Service and Referral plans. Tim Ince 405-863-8650.

2017 3n1 Ranch Rodeo Series. 6 Rodeos & Finals. Next Rodeo June 18th @ Kass Arena, Watonga, OK. Team Ropin following the Rodeo. 580-732-0953 or 580-791-2183.

Bulls: Purebred & LimFlexRegistered Limousin Bulls,Homo Black & Homo Polled,Low Birth weight, Gentle, goodGrowth, Excellent for heifers.405 828 4279 or 405 833 4758.

3 Red Hens for Sale. Good egg layers. $10.00 each or all three for $20.00. 405-330-3726.

Round Bale Carrier for front load-er... like new!4-Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tires P275/55 R20 ...good tread. 580-370-1982

Longhorn bulls,gentle,good for heifers. $1250 405-830-8489.

2 brand new miniature donkey/horse harnesses. w older practice harnesses. Also 2 miniature bug-gies. 1 with padded seats, very nice. 3 how to train books. Moving to town, must sell. New harness cost $400. Selling all above for $400. Guthrie,OK 405-818-3482

Red Angus Bulls & Heifers for sale. 580-554-1602.

Classified AdsBackwoods Country Music Show.Centre Theatre downtown El RenoJune 24th and July 22nd. 405-295-9008.

FOR SALE: 2005 Ditch Witch RT 40 Backhoe/Trencher; approximately 1800 hrs. 580-227-0068.

2 houses in Cashion. 1803’ and 1300’. Remodeled and ready to move in. $85,000 ea. Also farm equipment and hydraulic electric pick-up bed lift. Case 30-4, 30 hp,4 wheel trencher. Cement jack ham-mer and tools. Electric adjustable hospital bed. Would like to trade for tractor or haying equipment. Lots of quality hay, priced to move. Cleveland engine and transmission, also 5.0 liter tuned port injection engine. 405-433-2586.

For Sale: 19’ Travel Trailer with slide, sleeping bags, Coleman stove and lantern. Gym exerciser and cot. Also car port 20’ long by 13’ wide and 2 medium size coolers. 405-433-2886. If no ans, Leave message

1997-2188 Case IH combine. Also 1990 Ken Worth Semi truck with 425 hp Cat. Call for info. 405-368-7865.

Wanted: I do home care. I have references. Watonga area but will consider travel. 580-303-0191.

2 new rolls of Styrofoam. New stockings, anklets and knee highs and there is quite a bunch. All new. New toilet guard rails, never used in original box. 4 leg cane w/adj. Height. Heavy duty walker and pot-ty chair. Sitz bath in orig. Box and good electric razor. New gowns, never used. 405-375-6470.

For Sale: 3-14 bottom plow, good cutters, tail wheel, shers and ware plate. Like new. 2 chain link fence pullers for 6’ fence. 580-822-5476.

For Sale: Fixer Upper 1997 Bel-mont Trailer House, 60’ x 16’. Located near Cashion. Needs to be moved. 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. Living room and kitchen open. Has a washer and dryer hookup and a refrigerator. Vinyl wood like floor-ing in kitchen. 9’ x 10’ deck needs to be moved also. Phone 405-433-2905 or 405-640-1390.

Platinum Seamless GutteringInstallation and Repair; Free Esti-mates, Fully Insured. Wide range of colors to choose from. Locally owned and operated. Jeff Post 405-420-3762

“Heeler Mix Puppies Born March 28th. $50 rehoming fee. Text or Leave Message for Katrina at 405.368.6720.”

Two Side by Side Burial Plots, Resurrection Memorial Cemetery, 7800 NW Expressway, OKC. Sec. 9, Blk. 10, Lot 4, Grave 5-6. These are semi-private, away from others, across from Chapel, next to road. $2500 for pair includes transfer fee. 405-282-7970.

All you can eat Rib Dinner. VFW in Crescent, every 3rd Friday. $10.006 PM until all gone.

Brandon’s Comfort Solutions. Com. & Res. Heat/AC & Geothermal. Call 580-542-6679. Ringwood, OK

Gooseneck grain trailer. 14’,dual wheels; Gooseneck 20’stock trailer; 2 propane tanks.405-397-3149.

Good older boat. Tri-hull with wind-shield, 40 h.p. Johnson motor, elec-tric tilt and trim. Blue and white. New trailer, good tires with spare tire. ”Caught tons of fish in this boat” $1,500 obo. 405-410-9832.

5th Wheel RV, 2000 Carri-Lite,32 ft.2 slides, rear kitchen. New tires,Exc. cond. Inside & out. Call to see. 405-282-3774. S. Logan Co., $15,000.

Antique Grinding Stone, 21”, with antique tractor seat mounted on rollers. $100. 405-818-3482.

Fuel Tanks. 125 gal. w. 12 volt pump,$125; 400 gal. Upright $130110 gal, $75. 580-822-3156 Okeene

Just A Reminder

Cimarron Electric has contracted with Apex Right of Way, LLC to spray right of way out of the Hennessey, Dover, Marshall and Watonga substations this summer. Above is the logo that will be on their trucks and equipment. A Cimarron Contractor sign will also be on the trucks. “Our guys will be wearing dark blue shirts, hard hats and safety vest,” said Daren Mitchell of Apex ROW.

“Herbicide spraying is the most cost effective way to control growth and reduce outages,” said Rick Friez, Cimarron Electric Project Manager. “They will begin right of way treatments on the four substations at the end of this month or the first of July.”

Please Look Up For Power Lines this Harvest Season.

Chisels and plows are tall when folded up. Look for

Overhead Lines going in or out of a field.

Watch out for guy wires attached to poles in the field. Hooking a guy wire

can pull a power line down on top of you!

Be aware of underground wires and pad mount

transformers. They can be just as deadly as overhead wires.

children’s allergies. Change your filter for your family’s health.

A dirty air filter makes your heat-ing and air-conditioning systems and your ducts get dirty faster. This can lead to costly cleaning expenses.

A dirty air filter increases your energy bills. You can see an im-mediate, short-term cost savings when you replace your air filter.

A dirty air filter increases your carbon footprint. Changing your filter reduces the amount of en-ergy your home consumes. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to be environmentally responsible.

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Change that nasty filter for savings and cool comfort !

A dirty air filter makes your fan motor work harder and con-sume more energy. One of the easiest and quickest ways to reduce your energy bill is to replace your air filter.

A dirty air filter reduces the air quality in your home. Poor home air quality can aggravate aller-gies and asthma, particularly

A dirty air filter is the #1 reason for HVAC system failure. A dirtyfilter restricts the air flow into your HVAC systems air handler and evaporator coil. This puts added work on your fan motor and compressor to do their job.

Air filters are MERV rated, ranging from 1 to 20. This scale gauges a filters ability at catch-ing dirt. MERV 1 rated filters offer high airflow but only catch large air particles. A higher MERV rated filter catches more smaller particles but reduce the systems airflow.

Whatever the MERV rating you choose, the key is in changing those filters regularly.

RegulatorSafety

Jason Fontaine with AECI goes over some Regulator

Safety Updates and

information with our Cimarron Electric

Linemen and Meter Technicians.

D.O.T. AnnualTruck Inspections

Cimarron Electric Safety Director, Justin

Glazier looks on as Mike Vaverka does annual

D.O.T. safety inspections on all of Cimarron Electric

Cooperative’s trucks.

Remember The Date

Cimarron Electric Cooperative’s81st Annual Meeting

Thursday, September 7th, 2017Kingfisher County Fairgrounds