A NEWSLETTER FOR PEC’S ELECTRIC MEMBERS

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FEBRUARY 2018

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There are usually two things the typical electricity consumer wants to know when the power unexpectedly goes out:

(1) Does my provider know I’m out of power and (2) How long will it take for my service to be restored?

People’s Electric strives to provide the most reliable electric delivery service possible, but there are times—for instance , when storms ravaged our area during the ice storm of 2000—when Mother Nature can create issues. Fortunately, the electric cooperative has a number of ways to report an outage and has a new option that allows members to quickly text their outage conveniently from their mobile telephones. 553301604

“Today’s consumers rely on mobile technology for a myriad of conveniences and necessities, so we wanted to make sure we leveraged that vehicle so our members could, on those rare occasions when the lights go out, report their outages as effi ciently as possible,” said PEC CEO and executive vice president Kevin Wood. “This free service allows members with fi ve or fewer accounts to report their outages in a manner that goes directly to our outage management system so that a crew can be dispatched as quickly and safely as possible,” he added.

It’s essential that PEC have the mobile phone number associated

with an account. Register your mobile phone number with the cooperative’s information system today by contacting our offi ce at (580) 332-3031, between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM Monday thru Friday, or using the following website link: http://peopleselectric.coop/phoneupdate

This service provides an alternative to calling us in an outage situation and is just as accurate as reporting via phone call.

REPORT OUTAGES AND RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS ON THE STATUS OF YOUR POWER RESTORATION FROM THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

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Hayden McIntyre Accounts Collection Manager

The Administrative Services Employee of the Year is Hayden McIntyre.

Hayden began her career at PEC in 2014. She previously worked at American National Bank as a part-time teller. She was hired by the cooperative as a part-time cashier, and then was hired full-time as the Accounts Collection Manager in November of 2016.

According to Kyle Stuart, PEC’s Sr. Vice-President of Administrative Services, “Hayden has done an excellent job of serving PEC’s members by going the extra mile when helping them with billing questions, PEC products and services, and any other questions that may come up. Hayden listens closely to their needs and is willing to think outside the box to help find the best solution for the member. We’re really proud to have her on our team!”

Hayden was born and raised in Lone Grove, Oklahoma. Graduating in 2013 from Lone Grove High School, she went on to attend

East Central University where she graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services Counseling with a minor in Psychology. She is currently working full-time on her Masters of Science in Human Resources with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation. Hayden is currently in the Ada Chamber of Commerce Leadership YOUniversity Program. She lives in Ada with her dog Millie. Hayden loves to spend her free time bass fishing and being with her family and friends. 882900301

Russ Brown Senior Generation Engineer

The Operations and Engineering Employee of the Year is Russ Brown.

Russ began his career at PEC in 2016 as Senior Generation Engineer. He brought with him a diverse background in oil field operations, equipment design, and industrial sales. 490601001

According to John Hudson, the division’s Senior Vice-President, “Russ has made tremendous contributions to getting PEC’s

new generation project online. Over the past year, he has spent countless hours working with contractors to make sure all aspects of the project were completed as they should be and up to PEC’s standards. You can always count on Russ to deliver great ideas and to execute those ideas with precision. We’re thankful that he’s a part of PEC’s team!”

Russ was born in Ada and raised in Wynnewood. Graduating in 2006 from Wynnewood High School, he went on to attend Oklahoma State University where he graduated in 2011 with an Electrical Engineering Technology Degree with a minor in Management. He also achieved his Professional Engineering license in August 2017, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Power Engineering from Gonzaga University.

He lives in Wynnewood with wife Kacie, children Ryker, Kaden, Ansley, and dog Rufus. He enjoys having Nerf wars with his kids and trying to trick his wife into believing he is a rancher in his spare time.

2017 EMPLOYEES OF THE YEARl-r, PEC’s Senior VP of Operations and Engineering John Hudson, Operations Employee of the Year and Senior Generation Engineer Russ Brown, Administrative Services and Accounts Collection Manager Hayden McIntyre and PEC’s Senior VP of Administrative Services Kyle Stuart.

Each year PEC full-time employees are asked to cast ballots for two fellow employees who consistently demonstrate excellence in his or her position and are deserving of Employee of the Year recognition. The honorees identities are kept secret until they are revealed at the annual Employee Awards Presentation.

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

Jenny Trett- SulphurChairman & President

Eldon Flinn - FittstownVice 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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To Opt-In

First, members must opt-in to utilize PEC’s outage texting service. To accomplish this, text the word “peoplesout” to 85700. A response will be generated confi rming your service location. Confi rm service location by texting “A” (see screenshot at right).

To Text Your Outage

Once a member has opted in to the outage texting service, reporting is simple: Text “OUT” to 85700, then follow the prompts (see screenshot at right). When service is restored, members will receive a confi rmation text that power has been restored. Members can text the word ‘STATUS’ after they’ve reported their outage to follow restoration progress.

To Opt-Out

Members can opt out of the service easily by texting “STOP” at any time. Message and data rates may apply. Members should check with their carriers to determine fees for their plans.

To have the outage texting number readily available, it’s also a good idea to create a new contact on your mobile device for PEC’s outage texting number.

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.

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MOBILE HOMES, RV’S, BOATS, & ATV’S

1600 sq. ft. 1965 mobile home located in Buncombe Creek Resort Marina in Kingston, OK, 3 bed, 2 bath, 4 vehicle carport, some furnishings remain, wonderful location, $41K. (580) 279-3788

FARM & EQUIPMENT

Lincoln Ranger 10,000 (225 Amp.) on trailer with metal bottom, 11 hours, always kept inside, like new, $3,500. (580) 622-5498

50 used but straight 6’ T-posts, $2 each; 25 treated wood posts, $3 each; 5’ heavy duty box blade, $150; 5’ heavy drag for arena or deer plot, $125; 8 32’ power poles, $35 each. (580) 310-0613

Top soil and gravel available, can deliver or be picked up. (405) 207-8906

Structural pipe, H-posts, corner posts, rebar, etc. (405) 207-0101

Fertilized hay, large round bales, located in Fitzhugh, $35 each. (580) 320-1481

Bermuda hay, large round bales, net wrapped, barn kept, will load. (405) 238-0393

200 round bales of hay, 5’x4’ net wrapped, this year’s hay, good quality, $25 per bale. (580) 927-2774

LIVESTOCK & PET

Butcher hogs, corn fed 150 days, half or whole. (405) 379-2979

Registered Polled Hereford heifers, Remitall Online 122L and PW Victor Boomer P606 genetics, 48 years breeding Polled Herefords. (580) 332-2468

American Bulldog/Shepherd mix puppies, $75 each; small bundles of wood, $3.99 each; wooden bench, $100; wooden bookshelf, $75. (405) 238-0351

Angus bulls, 9 months to service age. (580) 456-7241

Free rabbits, one half lion head and one half flemish, all ages and sizes, mostly blonde or grey. (580) 272-4513

2 seven month old Border Collies, lots of white coloring, $100 each; 2 donkeys, mother and seven month old baby, $200; 8 ft. trailer with 2” hitch, $300. (405) 301-0945

WANT TO BUY

1961 Stonewall School annual; Tupelo School annuals from the 1950’s and 1960’s; old railroad items of all kinds. (580) 399-8866

Vintage Cadillacs, 1955-1973, any condition. (580) 421-4851

AUTOMOTIVE

After market parts for Yamaha V-Max AW Triumph Rocket III motorcycle. (405) 712-1957

Carports, garages, RV covers, loafing sheds. (405) 872-7433

5’x14’ stock trailer, new equalizers, shackles, bolts, new lights and tires, pulls well. (580) 220-8605

2014 Chevy Cruze, 2 liter turbo diesel engine, 53 MPG, sunroof, leather, heated seats, 35K all highway miles, $14,000 OBO. (918) 470-7009 993200504

2010 Ford Expedition Limited, 4WD, 94k miles, leather, navigation, heated and cooled seats, 2nd row captain seats, DVD, white with tan interior, $18,000. (580) 272-4222

2007 Harley D. Road King Classic, one owner; Baldwin piano, price negotiable; antique four-piece bedroom suite, solid walnut from the 1950’s, excellent condition. (405) 444-4314

2002 Mitsubishi Galant, faded paint, good tires, mechanically sound, runs good, $800 or might trade for gun or fishing gear. (580) 265-4359

1999 Dodge short bed PW/PL, $2,750 OBO; round bales net wrapped, hauling extra, $35 each. (580) 272-4888

REAL ESTATE

For rent: quiet room in country, between Sulphur and Davis, references required, $300 per month, cable included. (580) 622-3214

29.5 acres with a completely refurbished brick house, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, double car garage, cellar, pecan trees, 6.5 miles S. of Sulphur, would consider lease to own. (580) 993-0919 or (580) 993-0106

14 acres MOL, 8 miles southwest of Ada, Fitzhugh area, $50,000. (580) 235-6796

120 acres, Roff area. (580) 320-1790

40 acres east of Wynnewood, water and electric available. (405) 642-3098

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

1955 Singer sewing machine, excellent condition, $150; S.W. style love seat, excellent condition, $150; antique oak with marble top washstand, very good condition, $600. (580) 272-7662

Baldwin practice piano, genuine Baldwin, made in USA, pecan finish, carved front legs, excellent condition, $450. (580) 618-0142

MISCELLANEOUS

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

Wayne’s Window Washing Service: servicing Ada, Pontotoc County, and surrounding areas, commercial and residential, free estimates. (580) 320-2245

Greenhouses, sizes 8’x8’ to 8’x20’ and 12’x12’ to 12’x24’ with appropriate accessories; portable storage buildings; carports; garages; playground equipment, located in Latta. (580) 332-7785

Lancets for diabetes pen, 50 boxes, $50; big man’s walker, like new, $75; potty chair, $50; tool sale, some new, some like new; air tools, lots of different things. (580) 235-2792

Free fire wood, you cut and haul away, 60 ft. Red Oak trees. (580) 235-5881

Handyman, 20 plus years experience in painting, drywall, window installation, carpentry, and electrical finish. (580) 320-4169 351301101

Sawmill in Tishomingo, bring your trees and we will custom cut them into lumber of your choosing, or purchase cedar lumber for your DIY projects. (580) 371-8349

Alterations for brides, prom dresses, jeans, hemming, zippers, jacket linings; 2 cane bottom chairs, like new, $20 each; antique towel rack, $20. (580) 332-5831

10’x16’ storage sheds, rent to own available, $3,995. (405) 783-4370

Metal shop buildings or barns, industrial or commercial buildings. (405) 207-1240

Metal roofs, 15 colors, free estimates, vinyl siding and windows, remodeling, 24 years experience. (405) 783-4335

Pressure washer repair, guaranteed, pick up and deliver; reconditioned pressure washers for sale. (580) 759-5378

Crochet: full size and baby afghans, kit towels, dish rags, tea towels, pot holders; embroidery seven days a week: tea towel sets, pillow cases, will take special orders. (580) 332-7508

40 gallon aquarium with all accessories; cement blocks; like new camper top. (580) 272-3249

Lawn service and tree trimming, free estimates. (580) 421-2378

For sale or trade: motorized chair. (580) 491-0141

Three wood stoves, $350 each; one 2548 model pecan tree shaker. (405) 207-3593

No members found their account number in January’s newsletter. The find would have netted them a $5 credit on this month’s electric bill. The numbers belonged to Loren McDowell of Stuart, Roy Williams of Wardville, Nashoba Hill of Sasakwa, Marcy Williams of Tupelo, and Jim Foster of Stratford. 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.