People’s

May 2021

A newsletter for PEC’s electric members

Classifi ed Ads | Page 4

People’sPowerline

Safety Month | Page 2

Winners Announced | Page 3

ROBERT YORK SELECTED AS PEC BOARD MEMBERIn accordance with People’s Electric Cooperative’s

Bylaws, the Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert York as the new district 4 trustee for PEC. The district 4 seat was left vacant after Guy Sims, the previous trustee, resigned.

Mr. York is currently the CEO of National Livestock where he has worked for 25 years. National Livestock provides fi rst-class service to those in Oklahoma’s cattle business and is dedicated to providing cattle operators with marketing, purchasing and fi nancing services.

He is an alumnus of Ada High School and a graduate of East Central University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. Robert resides near Stonewall with his wife Shelley. He and his family enjoy raising cattle, hunting and fi shing.

“Mr. Sim’s leadership and knowledge will be greatly missed, but we are confi dent Mr. York will represent the members and the co-op well.” said CEO Kevin Wood. 73301300

In January, PEC’s board notifi ed all district 4 members of the vacancy via letter and requested their input.

“On behalf of the PEC Board of Trustees, I would like to thank all of the members who responded,” stated Jenny Trett, PEC Chairman of the Board and President. “With so many qualifi ed members, it was a diffi cult decision for the Board, but we believe Mr. York will be a great representative for district 4.”

York was affi rmed at the March Board meeting. He will serve the remainder of this term which runs through August 2023, at which time the regular district election will be held at the District 4 meeting.

Robert York

» PEC member since 1994

» Alumnus of Ada High School

» Graduate of ECU with a Bachelor of Science in accounting

» CEO of National Livestock

“I want to thank you for the opportunity of the PEC Youth Tour Program. I greatly appreciate it.” -Brody Wallis (2021 Youth Tour Scholarship Recipient)

“I want to sincerely thank you for sponsoring this great program and for all the incredible things you guys at People’s Electric Cooperative have done for our school and community! We love PEC!”-Anthony White (2021 Youth Tour Scholarship Recipient)

“I want to say THANK YOU! I also want to say thank you to the board and those who run the PEC co-op. I will continue to pray He will give your leaders wisdom and discernment for what is best for the co-op. Thank you again. We appreciate you.” -Wanda CantrellPEC member

FOUR COMMON CULPRITS OF ELECTRICAL FIRES

May is National Electrical Safety Month, which is the perfect time to evaluate the safety of your home’s electrical system. Outdated wiring and overloaded circuits are the most

common causes of electrical fi res. Check the following areas of your home to ensure your home’s electrical safety is up to par. 253402601

Electrical outletsFaulty electrical outlets are a leading cause of home fi res. As outlets age, so do the wires behind them that you can’t see. Any loose, damaged or warm-to-the-touch outlets should be repaired or replaced.

Electrical wiringOutdated wiring is another common cause of electrical fi res. Frequently tripped breakers, fl ickering lights and burning smells are clear warning signs. If your home is more than 20 years old, it may not be able to handle today’s increased power load. If you suspect your home’s wiring is outdated, leave this one to the pros and contact a qualifi ed electrician.

Overloaded cords and outlets Extension cords are not permanent solutions. If your big-screen TV, home theater system and other electronics are plugged into one extension cord, it’s time to call an electrician and install additional outlets.

Old appliances Older appliances are more likely to have loose or damaged wiring, which means they’re more likely to catch fi re. Check older appliances for damage and determine if it’s time to upgrade or replace. Also check to ensure you’re using appliance-grade outlets. A qualifi ed electrician can help with installation. 161200500

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 Electric CooperativeP.O. Box 429 | Ada, OK 74821

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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jenny Trett- SulphurPresident & Chairman

Eldon Flinn - FittstownVice Chairman

Vicky Petete - AdaSecretary

Dr. Laurin Patton - AdaTreasurer

Robert York - StonewallTrustee

Pictured top right is PEC member Kathy Johnson of Ada. She was the winner of our March 1 “Go Virtual” prize package. Kathy was entered to win March’s featured product drawing when she signed-up for SureBET in January.

Pictured bottom right is PEC member Felicia Beal of Ada. She was the winner of our March 1 Paperless drawing. Felicia was entered to win March’s paperless drawing when she signed-up for paperless billing in January. 351301002

You could be a winner! Sign up for SureBET or take advantage of one of PEC’s rebates, which is this month’s featured products, or sign up for paperless billing by calling our Member Services Department at (580) 332-3031, M-F 8 AM-5 PM.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9.PEC salutes all mothers this Mother’s Day and are proud of the contributions made by the following employed PEC moms: (seated, l-r) Maranda Babb, LeaAnn Spain, Alyssa Hill, Shannon Sinnett, Sara Factor, Betty Miller and Amanda Sevedge; (standing, l-r) Shari Tiffi n, Bethany Benes, Jennifer Boeck, Brie Grimes and Brandy Couey. Not pictured: Linda Bolin, Sandra Henderson and Gwen Hunt.

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.: ( )_______________

ACCOUNT NUMBER WINNER

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 accordingly.

AUTOMOTIVE2013 Ram 1500 crew cab long bed, 38,000 miles, like new inside and out, $18,950. (580) 320-1481

2007 Honda GL 1800A, 34,000 miles, excellent shape, professional tune up, garage kept, includes two helmets, intercom, manuals, etc., Ada, OK, $6,000. (817) 673-9848

1999 Dodge one ton with utility service bed, 2-wheel drive, new auto transmission, 5.9 magnum gas motor, good tires, $5,000. (580) 235-1415

1982 Ford F350, 400 V8, 4 speed, flatbed, single cab truck, runs great, has six new tires and lots of other new parts, has been owned by our family for many years, $3,000 OBO. (580) 258-0769

MOBILE HOMES, RV’S, BOATS, & ATV’S2003 Idle Time Travel trailer, 28’ with one slide out, needs work, $3,000. (580) 559-1554

1996 Allegro 32’ motorhome, 45,800 miles, better than average condition. (580) 768-1636

LIVESTOCK & PETRegistered Polled Hereford, Cow Herd, 51 years lifetime membership, a few two year old heifers and bulls, famous genetic bloodlines. (580) 332-2468

Horned Hereford bulls, range raised, service ready, may be seen, one mile South of Fitzhugh, OK. (580) 456-7830

Purebred commercial Brangus bulls, two years old, virgins, current vaccines, home raised, extremely gentle, $1,950. (405) 568-6818

Add length and maintain thickness to your calf crop with a Beefmaster bull. (580) 513-4113 or (580) 456-7226

Nine AKC Beagle puppies, four girls and five boys, $250 each. (580) 993-0050

Two black Angus bulls, one born August 6, 2019 (19 months old) and one born December 1, 2019 (16 months old), located in Holdenville, OK, $1,200 each. (405) 379-3884

Guinea chicks, guinea eggs, and baby chickens for sale. (580) 665-6295

15 hd., three year old, black cows bred to horned Herford bulls, cows are gentle, will be having their second calves. (580) 927-5648

FARM & EQUIPMENTMitsubishi MT160D tractor, with front loader and box blade, 20 HP, diesel, 2/4-wheel drive, can be seen at Byng, OK, $1,500. (817) 673-9848

Coleman 12,000 watt gasoline portable, industrial generator, surge to 14,400 watts, 24 HP Briggs engine, 146 hours, includes spare filters and parts, 200 amp manual transfer, $1,800. (580) 622-2940

XL box blade, cylinder and hoses; 2 used Homelite 240 and 3200 chainsaws; new tire mounted on 8 hole rim, 265x75x17; looking for male/female donkey and Muscovy ducks and guineas. (405) 213-6448

MF 471 tractor, 950 hours, one owner, 4045 brush hog loader included. (580) 320-4919

Round bales, prairie hay, Ada, $30. (580) 320-4342

FURNITURE & APPLIANCESKenmore washer, used six years, Kenmore dryer, both for $300. (580) 332-3550

Glass table, $25; set of marble end tables, $65; vintage three tier stand, $15; vintage end table, $15. (580) 447-4285

LG washer and dryer, stainless steel, West 22nd St., Ada. (407) 670-9346 or (407) 325-2424

REAL ESTATEBest little almost private fishin hole in Hughes County, lake covers 26 acres, cabin is on 9 acres, 2 bdrm., sleeps 5, 1 bath, additional building that sleeps 3, central heat and air, $225,000. (405) 306-0721

Horse pasture for rent, four miles West of Ada, $100 month/head. (580) 279-7934

WANT TO BUYQuiet, broke horse, ten years old or less, family horse. (580) 272-8198

Overhead gas fuel tank; for sale- 70 roles of uncirculated quarters (40 quarters in each roll), $700 face value, asking $800. (580) 310-2301 or (580) 332-7005

John Deere 2955 tractor, with front end loader, cab and air. (405) 401-3430

Need someone to cut and bale hay in July, near Stonewall, OK, will pay fair price. (580) 399-8466

MISCELLANEOUSMetal roofs, 15 colors, free estimates, vinyl siding and windows, patio covers, carports, and gutters. (405) 783-4335

Hand crocheted: large and small baby afghans, hanging kitchen towels, pot holders, place mats, and dish rags; embroidery: tea towel sets (7), baby quilts, and more, will do special orders. (580) 421-2287

Tractor work: garden tilling, brush hogging, mow yards and weed eat, light hauling, backhoe and dump truck, haul sand and rock. (580) 421-3264

Window washing, house only, special in Pontotoc County and surrounding areas, special May till July, call if two story, $100. (580) 320-2245

Dump truck service available, can haul dirt, rock, and sand, multiple trucks available. (580) 559-1755

Brand new, still in the box, MedicPad neck and shoulder kneading massager with heat, $65. (580) 247-0316

Metal carports and garages, built on site, anywhere; portable storage buildings, free delivery for 50 miles; display lots in Ada, Atoka, Seminole and Davis, pay cash or finance. (580) 332-7785

If you need your top quilted, I will be glad to do so. I also make and quilt from start to finish: T’s, baby clothes, etc. (580) 332-3847 or (580) 436-7002 73201300 1.62 carat diamond, $4,500 firm. (580) 399-6645

Circle Y Trail saddle, 16” seat, excellent condition, $800. (580) 399-2005

Brown speckled granite from kitchen remodel, counter tops and island, four pieces in all, in very good condition, $250 OBO, call for measurements and pictures. (580) 857-2867

Montgomery Ward PowerKraft radical arm saw, 10”, carbide finish blade, works good and is on casters, $100. (580) 310-2499

6 pairs Levi red tab jeans, new with tag, style 417, 31x36, $30 each; 2 pairs Levi orange tab jeans, new with tag, style 417, 31x36, $40 each; 2 pairs, washed once, never worn, Wardville area. (918) 916-7791

Electric services for new construction, greenhouses, and trouble shooting, fully licensed, bonded, and insured electrical contracting. (580) 258-0627

Tile wet saw, half of the original price, $150; guard donkey running with cows, $200; 1/2 Great Pyrenees and Anatolian pups, four months old, $125; want to buy meat goats. (580) 925-2654

Miller Bobcat Welder, low hours, $3,000. (580) 265-4292

No members found their account number in April’s newsletter. The find would have netted them a $5 credit on this month’s electric bill. The numbers belonged to J B Sliger of Ada, Ronnie M Sanders of Allen, Debbie K Fleet of Fitzhugh, Gary Lacrone of Stonewall and W. G. Lee of Holdenville. 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.