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See YT 2016, Page 2

Each year, PEC awards an all-expense paid trip to the winners of its Youth Tour Contest, a 50 question fi ll

in the blank test. The contest is open to all 11th grade students enrolled in a school system located in one of the 11 counties served by PEC. 413600100

The Winners

The three students who will represent PEC this year are Brooke Hill, Vanoss High School, Bailey Kinsella of Latta High School and Laramie Reed of Latta High School. The students will spend six days in Washington, D.C., with nearly 70 peers from local electric cooperatives across Oklahoma. During the week long trip, Oklahoma’s delegation will join more than 1,500 other students from across the country who are participating in their state’s Youth Tour program.

The Trip

Oklahoma’s Youth Tour delegates will begin their trip June 10, 2016, with a “Get Acquainted Banquet” in Oklahoma City, and then depart for the nation’s capitol the next

Youth Tour Winners Power Up for Trip of a Lifetime

PEC’s offi ces will be closed in observance and honor of

Memorial DayMonday, May 30, 2016

HOLIDAY CLOSING

(l-r) PEC’S 2016 Youth Tour winners: Brooke Hill, Vanoss High School, Laramie Reed of Latta High School and Bailey Kinsella of Latta High School.

Three local high school juniors soon will pack their bags for a week long trip to Washington D.C., where they will join hundreds of other students from cooperatives across the U.S. on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Tour.

May 2016

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Finance a New Heat Pump

Beat the summer heat with a new heat pump. Let PEC set-up convenient monthly payments.

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Energy Camp Winners

Four area 8th grade students have been selected as winners of PEC’s Youth Power Energy Camp essay contest. Page 3

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YT 2016Continued from page 1 Power Up with a new Heat Pump

Financing available for qualifi ed members

PEC Heat Pump LoanMember Eligibility Requirements:• You must be a current PEC member

in good standing with no bill payments received after the 20th of any month; 631701000

• Have received active electric service from PEC during the most recent 24 months;

• Maintain a good credit report;

• Hold title to your home and allow PEC to fi le a mortgage on the property where the heat pump will be installed.

No more writing checks, buying stamps or unnecessary trips to PEC to make payments. Sure BET helps take your mind off paying your electric bill. Choose to pay your actual electric bill each month on the last day the bill is due (the tenth of each month) and your bill will automatically be paid from your checking or savings account.

Simply call us toll-free 1-877-456-3031 or (580) 332-3031--or visit us online at website: www.PeoplesElectric.coop/surebet.

Sure BET(Bills Electronically Transferred)

morning. The students will return on June 16.

The action-fi lled week provides high school students opportunities to learn fi rst-hand what it is like to be involved in politics, community service and today’s pressing issues in the energy industry. Students will meet their elected representatives in the U.S. House and Senate and visit historic sites.

The trip is intended to educate students about the role of electric co-ops in the national economy, to foster their appreciation for a democratic government, expose them to the sights and sounds of our nation’s heritage, and build their leadership skills so they may make a diff erence in their communities.

The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has been a joint eff ort of local electric co-ops, such as People’s Electric Cooperative, their statewide co-op associations, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) for 52 years. Since 1964, more than 50,000 young Americans have taken advantage of this special opportunity off ered by their electric cooperative. PEC alone has sent 91 students since 1964.

PEC is committed to delivering safe, reliable, competitively priced services and energy to its member-owners, while being an outstanding community partner. 851351600

The idea of owning a more effi cient home—and paying lower utility bills—has widespread appeal, but fi nding

ways to fund needed energy effi ciency improvements can often be a challenge.

Fortunately, PEC’s Heat Pump Loan Program allows members a convenient fi nancing option for the purchase and installation of electric air-to-air, dual fuel, and

geothermal heat pumps. Loan terms up to 120 months and monthly payments added directly to your electric bill are available.

A heat pump provides your home’s heating and air conditioning all in one unit. As the name implies, heat pumps simply move heat from one place to another. During winter months, they collect and consolidate heat from outside sources and move it inside; during summer months, they reverse the fl ow and send warm, indoor air out.

Loan interest rates are 7.5% or 10.5%, determined by whether or not you join our Sure BET (Bills Electronically Transferred) program. (7.5% with SURE BET and 10.5% without SURE BET) There is a $35.00 loan document fee, which is added to each loan.

(pictured above) Pontotoc County, Okla., geothermal loop installation at the home of People’s Electric Co-op member Randy Ross in December 2012.

Questions about PEC’s Heat Pump Loan program?Come by our offi ce at 1600 North Country Club Road in Ada during regular business hours or contact our Customer Service Department by calling 1-877-456-3031 or (580) 332-3031.

Four area eighth grade students have been selected as winners of People’s

Electric Cooperative’s (PEC) Youth Power Energy Camp essay contest. The camp is held at Canyon Camp near Hinton, Okla. each year.

Energy Camp participants develop leadership skills, have summertime fun and learn about rural electrifi cation. Eighth graders across PEC’s service territory are invited to submit letters to enter the contest each year. Four outstanding eighth graders were selected as winners this year:

Alexia Atkeson of Latta Middle School, Kervon James of Latta Middle School, Gabrielle McMahon-Csaki of Vanoss Middle School, and Hallie Wood of Vanoss Middle School.

The winners will spend May 31-June 3 enjoying the activities at Canyon Camp participating in volleyball tournaments, swimming, hiking, energy battle, ropes course and making new friends and memories. In addition, they will experience fi rst-hand the exciting world of electricity, climb poles, and watch a co-op crew at work. Plus, they will have the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills by working with new found friends from every corner of the state to set up and run their own cooperative business.

24 Hour Outage Reporting System (877) 272-1500 or (580) 272-1500 (Ada Area)

IMPORTANT DATESBills mailed ........................................31st

Bills should be paid by the ......... 10th

Cutoff s made ................................... 20th

Business Hours8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday(877) 456-3031 or (580) 332-3031(Ada Area)

People's ElectricCooperative

P.O. Box 429Ada, OK 74821

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Eldon Flinn - FittstownChairman & President

Jenny Trett- SulphurVice Chairman

Dr. Laurin Patton - AdaSecretary

Bob Thomas - CoalgateTreasurer

Jack Lambert - AdaTrustee

STEPS TO FOLLOW IF YOURELECTRICITY GOES OFF1. Check your fuse or breaker box.2. Check with your neighbors. Are

they off ? Have they reported the outage?

3. Call our 24 hour Outage Reporting System at toll-free 1-877-272-1500 or (580) 272-1500 (local Ada area).

4. Always report outages promptly! Remember, the cooperative's responsibility ends at the meter. If a service call is made and the trouble is found on the consumer's side, a $50.00 service charge will be assessed.

5. For faster service, please make sure we have the correct phone number(s) for your account on fi le. Your phone number will be used to access your account information.

Providing electricity and energy service to over 21,000 meters in the following 11 south central Oklahoma counties: Atoka, Carter, Coal, Garvin, Hughes, Johnston, McClain, Murray, Pittsburg, Pontotoc and Seminole.

Website: www.PeoplesElectric.coop

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People’s Powerline is published monthly by

Energy E� ciency Tip of the Month

Avoid setting your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and unnecessary expense.

Source: energy.gov

Energy Camp Winners AnnouncedLocal 8th grade students will Power Up for summer fun

(pictured above, l-r) Kervon James of Latta Middle School, Alexia Atkeson of Latta Middle School, Hallie Wood of Vanoss Middle School and Gabrielle McMahon-Csaki of Vanoss Middle School.

OUT ‘N ABOUT THE CO-OP: COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY

On Monday, April 4, and Thursday, April 7, PEC sta� (and family members) were happy to lend a helping hand to Abba’s Tables in Ada. (pictured above, l-r) Nick Skokos, Director of Member Payment Services, TJ Peek, Accounts Collection Manager, Paul Pickett, Director of Admin. Operations, Billy Gladden, GIS Technician, Tara Mullins, Director of PR, Lucas Hudson, Assist. VP of Information Technology and Je� Cawthon, GIS Supervisor.

Remember to identify ads with your name, phone number and account number. This is a free service to PEC members. Clip and mail the above form to: PEC Newsletter - P.O. Box 429, Ada, OK 74820.

-FREE-Classified Ads for PEC Members!

Type or print your ad on the lines below and mail it in. Remember, we are limited on the amount of available space, so mail ads as soon as possible or email your ad to ads@peopleselectric.coop with name/account number._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name:______________________________________________________Acct. No.:_____________________ Phone No.: ( )_______________

Since we are limited on the amount of available space, ads will be taken until the classified section is full. Ads received after the section is full will not be held for the next issue. They should be re-submitted. The number of ads published each month will vary according to availability of space and ad content. We reserve the right to delete words and edit ads if they are too long.

People’s Powerline | May 2016 | Classified Ads 4

Account Number Winner

MISCELLANEOUSMetal roofs, 15 colors, free estimate, 21 years of experience, vinyl siding, vinyl windows and remodeling. (405) 444-1510

1976 C-10, as is. (580) 332-5025 371400302

DIY projects, honey-do list, remodel, save money by turning trees into lumber for all your projects, family owned sawmill (580) 371-8349

Truck driver wanted for dump truck, hauling, local. $15 per hour. (580) 665-8251 or (580) 665-8252

Sewing machine repair, home model/commercial. (580) 665-1001

Clark fork lift, 3,000 lb. capacity, propane, new hard rubber tires, no oil leaks. $2,900. (580) 320-6928

Antique 5’ white cast iron tub; Baldwin piano w/bench, good condition; ‘07 Harley D. Road K classic, one owner; loafing shed materials, long posts, 5x16’ average. $250 for all. (405) 444-4314

Cut your firewood now for next winter, rarely need splitting, Ada area, you cut, you haul. (580) 421-5310

Knitted dish cloths, 100% cotton, 7’ square in various colors of your choice. (580) 369-2202

Crocheted full or baby afghans, hanging kit, towels, pot holders, place mats, dish rags, embroidered kit, 7 day of week tea towels, take special orders. (580) 332-7508

I’ll be glad to quilt your top, T-shirts, pictures, etc. or I’ll quilt it from start to finish. (580) 332-3847 or (580) 436-7002

Commercial embroidery machine, 11 color thread, everything you need to start up, magnetic hoop thread, software of 20,000 designs. (405) 484-7287

2 sewing machines, Singer and Brother, hardly used. $100 each or best offer. (580) 618-1962

Men’s new 14K white gold size 10 ring with crosses on it. $100 (580) 310-8155

300 Ridge Pipe threader machine, on tripod with speed handle, 1/2’x 3/4’ x 1’ threading dies, excellent condition. $650 (580) 258-0180

Black Xbox 360 Elite, 120GB Hard Drive and 2 wireless controllers. $100. (580) 272-1522

Bliss concert clarinet and case $650, very high end, call 436-2416

Brides and prom alterations, zippers, patching, reasonable prices; Adult walker. $15. (580) 332-5831

FARM & EQUIPMENT480 Case tractor with front end loader, box blade, works and runs great. $6000. (214) 384-8772

John Deere 557 bailer, call Luke. (580) 559-9445

John Deere 338 square hay baler, wire tie, barn kept. $14,500; two calf/creep feeders, $125 each; Five boxes of new hay baler wire, Tex-Bale brand, $60 each. (405) 379-3884

Bermuda hay, small square bales $6, large round bales, $45 (405) 238-0393

Lawn mower lift, $80; Futon bed, black, 8’ black mattress, $140; Car stands, 2 for $10.00. (580) 235-0432

Rhino cutter with caddy. $8000; 10-wheel V rake, $1500. (580) 320-5583

Slick FC Intl-Farmall tractor. $2500. (580) 332-0362

LIVESTOCK & PETAngus Bulls 7 to 14 months old; 2 travel 16 months old; one Vin Mar O’Riley 16 months old (580) 456-7241

Reg. polled Hereford bulls, 14 mos. old, Remitall online 122L and PW Victor Boomer P606 genetics, breeding polled Herefords for 48 years. (580) 332-2468

Angus bulls, 3 years old and 17 months old, Waymon Lillard’s ranch. (972) 670-5479

Registered Angus bulls, 14 to 16 months old. (580) 310-2367

Butcher hogs, corn fed 130 days, half or whole. (405) 379-2979

Polled Hereford bulls, call Luke (580) 559-9445

Horned Hereford bulls, 12-14 months old; John Deere 145 auto riding mower; 1995 3/4 ton 4x4 Chevy pickup. (580) 456-7830

2 male Jack Russell puppies, 5 months. $75 each. (580) 272-7924

Boer goats, reg. show quality, male and female, 2 months old; butcher goats. (405) 213-6448

Chickens, 7-10 weeks old. $10 each; 2003 Suzok, Intruder, 12K miles. $3000; Looking to buy cabinet incubation for chickens. (580) 272-3966

FURNITURE & APPLIANCESWhite wooden full bed, oak desk with cabinet top, picture frames, brown leather sofa, elec. lawn mower. (580) 399-3930

Washer and dryer, large tub, Whirlpool brand. (580) 279-1440

WANT TO BUYOld railroad items, locks, keys, tools, lanterns, badges, and signs. (580) 399-8866

Want to lease: pasture on west side of Ada. (580) 235-7257

Congratulations to Wanda Manatowa of Sulphur who found her account number in last month’s newsletter. The find netted her a $5 credit on this month’s electric bill. The other numbers belonged to Norma Hensley of Mansfield, Roy G. Tyler of Byars, Kenny Fortner of Ada and Riana Rowe of Tishomingo. It’s easy to win. Just find your account number located somewhere in the newsletter, then call, write or come to PEC by the 12th of the month in which your number is published to claim your $5.

REAL ESTATE

For lease: house in Ada, with appliances, split level deck, garage, near hospital, university. (580) 456-7616.

975 sq. ft. all metal house, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, on 3 acres, HWY 1 west frontage, great view. $125,000. (580) 235-2724

For rent: commercial metal bldg, 7200 sq ft. located at 500 Chamber Loop, Ada. (580) 436-1579

MOBILE HOMES, RV’S, BOATS, & ATV’SMobile home with 9.71 acres in Sasakwa area. (405) 941-3352

1996 19’ Bayquest center console fishing boat. 125 HP Mercury Outboard, kept covered and winterized annually, needs new windshield on console. $5500 obo. Call or text (580) 310-8388.

1988 Celebrity Champion line VBRSS $2,700; 2005 Honda Aquatrax, $4000; 2008 FR Wildwood 28 FB 1 Slide BP, $9000. (571) 535-8567 1972 18’ Wellcraft, 6cyl, 165 HP boat and trailer. $800. (580) 436-6533

AUTOMOTIVE2013 Toyota Camry LE, gray, 60K miles, one owner. $13,999. (580) 279-2026

2012 Chrysler LTD, 13K miles, leather, navigation, 20’ wheels. $20,000 firm. (580) 332-5463

2012 Nissan Titan V-8 crew cab, great pickup, like new, less than 32K miles. $20,000. (580) 777-2270 leave message.

2010 fully loaded Camaro SS, leather heated seats, no rips, extremely clean inside and out, 105K original highway miles. $22,000. (580) 759-9313

2010 Dodge Avenger SXT, 73,500 miles. $6500. (405) 592-9877

2008 HR Chevy SUV, 81K miles, garage kept, good tires, runs perfect. $4500 or best offer. Cash only. (580) 993-0263

2006 Buick Lucerne, excellent shape, low mileage, 30 MPG. $7500. (405) 268-4665

2006 Chevy Silverado Crew cab 4x4, 3/4 ton. $10,950 OBO; 16’ aftermarket rims and tires for Chevy. $525 (580) 272-4888

2001 1/2 ton Chevy short wheel base pickup, tagged until 2017, good condition. $3000. (580) 399-1056

2000 Mercury 4D, great condition. $3500; Several trailer hitches in good condition. $45; (580) 759-6063

1999 1 ton diesel dually, 250K miles, runs good, great work truck. $6,500. (580) 320-4603

1999 Ford F150 4WD, ext. cab, excellent condition, handicap controls. $5500 (580) 665-0753

1995 white Cadillac, 82,700 miles, excellent condition; Black Simmental bulls. (580) 332-8507

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