November 2017 www.cimarronelectric.com

Inside this issue* Thank You Veterans! * Classifieds. * Cook Up a Safe Holiday. * Checks are coming.* Fall Back. * Up-grades Continue. * What to do-car crashes & electric lines.

We are thankful for our Veterans

The new Geary substation is complete. We are waiting on a transmission line interconnect to energize the substation.

November is a month of reflection, giving thanks and spending time with our families and friends. It is a time to real-ize how blessed we are to live in a free country.

We would like to thank our current director and employees who have have served in the armed forces.

Wes Beard - Air ForceMick Hart - MarinesStephanie Jones - Air ForceGene Peters - ArmyJerry Stroope - Army

We all have family & friends and acquaintances who are vet-erans. Veteran’s Day is Novem-ber 10th. Let them know on this day and all through the month that we appreciate their service and sacrifices to preserve our freedom.

Thank You Veterans!

The Dover substation is running on a portable transformer in the foreground. A larger transformer is being installed in the center of the sub.

Up-Grades continue at Cimarron(Story on page 2)

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

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

friend us on facebook.

Up-Grades continue at Cimarron

A huge crane is needed to lift the three blades to attach to the wind generator.

Cimarron’s line has to be re-routed under-ground so the big crane can be moved. We did this nineteen times for the wind farm east of Hennessey and west of Crescent.

It is amazing to see all the building and activity that is hap-pening at Cimarron Electric.

In addition to all the up-grades of our lines and substa-tions, we still have requests to move and in some cases, bury our lines.

That is the case for the wind farms that are being built on land close to our lines. The huge cranes that lift the wind mills can’t get under our overhead lines. They contract with us to go un-derground with our lines so they can move their cranes from one location to the next.

Sometimes the re-quest for up-grades happen before you finish another project.

The three phase line to the right was built with 1/0 alum. wire. The tempo-rary cross arms are holding those wires as new insulators and 477 wire is be-ing pulled in place to handle two, 2500 horsepower motors that are coming.

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

Chester Fall Festival is November 11 and 12. Saturday from 9 to 5pm and Sunday 12 to 4pm. Vendors from all over Oklahoma, selling some great gifts. Live Music, train rides, bounce houses and peddle tractor races. Wyatt Parker Memorial Run will start at 8:00 am. and last vehicle out is 10:00am. All cards have to be turned in by 2:30pm. It is a beautiful scenic drive, and all the stops benefit local schools and state parks. After the Pok-er run, there is a car, motorcycle, and tractor show. Dutch oven breakfast Saturday morning, and Cowboy Chili and Stew, hot dogs, funnel cakes and more. For more information please contact Jeanie at 580-554-1350.

Conceal Carry, Basic Pistol Fundamen-tals, Refuse to be a Victim (Situational Awareness) Courses/Seminars for individual or businesses. Call for next scheduled classes or more informa-tion. Certifed NRA and SDA Firearm Instructor. 405-375-4758 CAIFIRE-ARMTRAINING@GMAIL.COM

Having computer problems? Comput-er Repair, Virus Removal, Computer Setup, Internet setup, PC Tune-up, Data Backup, Hardware & Software Installation. Also offer Tutoring on Windows, tablets, software or in-ternet. Call (405) 375-5124 or (405) 250-0594. Check out our website at http://www.dettweilers.com/

Golf Carts by Jim. For Lake-Golf-Ranch-Home-Kids or Grandkids. Sales & Service. 405-886-1985.

24 foot Gooseneck Stock Trailer. Late model. 24 x 8 ft. 405-397-3149.

Two Drills for sale. Case I.H. 5300 drills with gooseneck hitch. Completely reconditioned. 405-368-7865.

DaZe in a MaZe. Find your way through a 7-acre living field maze, or let the little ones loose in our “pump-kin” shaped hay maze or tiny tot hay maze. Take a hay ride down to ex-plore our 6 acre “Jungle” maze or pick a pumpkin (in season). Open Sept. 16 - Thanksgiving Weekend. Sat. 10 - 10, Sun. 2 pm - Dusk. Mon. - Fri. Groups BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 2 miles N. of HWYS 74 & 51 Jct on HWY 74 or 11 miles S of Covington or 13 miles North of Crescent on HWY 74. Admission: $8.00 (3 and under free with a paid adult)Pumpkins: Additional cost per size580-234-6293(MAZE); On Weekends call: 405-550-9177 or 405-550-5964. www.dazeinamaze.com

1974 JD 4430 TRACTOR, Good Rubber, Cold AC,Air Ride Seat, 8 Speed-$16,500 8350 JD DRILL-Double Disc-20 X 8 Spacing-Fluted Feed-Steel walk boards-fertilizer box-New Tires-$4000 12’ Shafer Rotary Hoe-Pickers Worn-$500 Portable 16’ Feeder-Need Repair-$100 P245 75x16 NEW M&S Tire on a 8 hole Chevy rim-$100. P245 75x16 New Street Tire on a 8 hole Chevy rim-$100 P225 75x16 New tire on a Chevy 1Ton Dually Rim-$150 P215 85x16 New tire on a Chevy 1Ton Dually rim-$150 100 Gallon Fuel Tank-$75. 405-368-7343 OR 368-7501

Commercial Angus Bulls. Two vir-gin 2 1/2 year old bulls. Vet Tested 2500.00. 12 18 month olds $2000.00 580-445-8706 Gentle.

6th Annual Fall Frenzy & Winter Blast of Canton. Nov. 18th, 9-4. 40+ Vendors and food. Canton Community Center, look for signs. Come shop Christmas for unique gifts. Questions? Call 580-886-4182.

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church annual Turkey Dinner, Sunday, No-vember 5th, 11:00 - 1:00 at Ross Hall. Carry-out available. Turkey, dressing and all the fixings including Apple or pumpkin pie.

“FOR SALE: 1990 Chev Bus. 43 pas-senger Wayne body. Big block gasoline engine with Allison auto transmission. New battery. Working odometer re-flects less than 116,000 miles. $2,000 OBO. Elm Grove Community Church. Bus located in Seiling. 580-922-5481

or 405-650-5103.”

FENCING SUPPLIES - BEST PRICES! - CBI Pipe & Supply - 3 mi. West of Guthrie on Hwy 33 - Used Oilfield Tubing, Cas-ing, Sucker Rods, New Pipe, Steel Post, New & Used Cable, Sheffield Barb Wire, T Post, Electric Fence Wire, Field & Horse Fence, Gates , Cont. Fence Panels, Hardware, Cattle Guards &

Much More! 405-282-7373.

36th Annual Winterfest Craft Show, sponsored by Happy Homemakers & Pistol Pinny’s. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. County Fairgrounds, 13th St., Kingfish-er, OK. Free Admission. Door prizes at 10, 12 & 2 p.m. Concessions with Chicken & Noodles & Chili & Home-made Pies. For info:Winterfestcraftshow@gmail.com

Seaton Construction: Barn repair, add-ons, vinyl siding, roofing, windows, metal buildings and repairs. 405-368-1500.

Lots of quality hay, priced to move. Cashion area. 405-433-2586.

2007 Chevy Silverado 4 x 4, extended cab, new tires, starts and runs great. Bed cover. Tricked out! 139,000 miles. 580-886-5339.

Classified AdsBrand new, 2017 Harley Davidson XL1200C motorcycle with only 5 miles. Has 2 yr. Warranty. Retail $11,500. Need to sell for $8,500. Phone Michael @ 405-641-4181. Also a ‘98 Lincoln Continental. New tires, new ac, runs good $3,250. ‘99 Ford Ranger, runs good. $2,000.

Sweet Pro lick tubs. All natural, no urea ! 250# tubs 18 & 20 % protein $85.00 each. 18% Fly Tub $95.00 Bloat Tubs $95.00 , sheep $95.00 and horse tubs 125# $98.00. 580-445-8706

Hartzell’s Heat & Air. 32 years in HVAC/R field. Licensed, bonded and in-sured. We guarantee satisfaction and a smile! Ask me about geothermal equipment. 580-334-2814 hart-zellsheatair.com

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

FOR SALE. Sleeper sofa, Great condi-tion, asking $100 obo. Refrigerator, Still runs and keeps everything cold. I think it’s 14 cu.ft. Asking $150 obo.

(405) 375-5124.

Plum Tiara Dishes For Sale. Also a black Hob Nail Tiara Pitcher with 4 glasses. 580-623-3013.

Wanted: Little puppy, 1/2 German Sheppard and half Labrador. 580-822-3156. Okeene area.

Wanted: Old magazines (Life, Look, Sports Afield) and related sports books, etc. 405-641-5017.

3 Metal Buildings for sale: 1-10’x35’ mud mixer. 1-10’x30’ crew house. 1-9’x14’ dog house. All can mount on drilling floor. 405-488-5869.

2000 Ford 3/4 ton flat bed truck with 166,200 mi. 4x4, 7.3 diesel, manual shift, with hay spikes. New paint on bed. $8500 obo. 2 metal rd. Hay bale rings,$100 ea. Equine tack and saddle $750. Master saddle 14 1/2”. Also 2 single, 2 double and 1 double decker saddle stands. Also free entertain-ment center. 52”tall, 64”wide w glass door.405-655-1894.

WILDCAT STORAGE, CASHION OK405-245-052310 X 10 $49 10 X 15 $69

Wanted: In good working condition propane tank. 250 gallons or largerPlease call 405.250.6887

Mix 30 The high energy liquid feed fortified with trace minerals and vitamins delivered to your farm (16% protein 10% fat). $320 a ton or $1.45 a gallon. Used lick tanks are also avail-able. www.mix30.com or call Phillip at Cottrill Farms LLC 580-656-3968.

EMS- Elkins Mechanical Services, For all of your heat, & cooling needs. All makes, models, and certified in high efficiency geothermal systems. 405.703.6500 or 405.368.3186 24 hour emergency service. OK140780.

For sale: 26 foot 2 axle trailer. $800 OBO. Also, 4’ House brush hog. $225 OBO. 580-670-4132.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE2007 Clayton Bay view Mobile Home 16 x 80 1190 SQ FT.3 BDR 2 Bath Garden Tub Icebox Stove Dishwasher 2 tvs Total Electric with Lots of extras. Must be moved when sold. 580-886-3443 or 580-822-1315

MT. ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH’s 104th Annual SOUP SUPPER and Bazaar, is scheduled to be held on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017, starting at 4:30pm, with Quilt Auction at 7:00pm. 5 varieties of soup served: Chicken Noodle, Chili, Oyster, Potato, and Veg-etable Beef, along with 9 varieties of pies. Various Crafts and Baked Items will also be available. From Okarche, go 7 miles South on Highway 81, then 2 miles East on 150th Street.

1 acre lots, 2E and 1S from Canton.South side county road 670. Surveyed & electricity on each lot. Good water less than 50’ deep. Black top or gyp-sum road accesss. 580-886-5339. Will finance.

Zebu Miniature Cattle for sale...Come get acquainted with these unique little cows. Text or leave message.405-833-5395.

Backwoods Country Music Show at the Centre Theatre in downtown El Reno on November 18th. 405-295-9008.

Browning BLR ‘81. Stainless Takedown 22-250. Lever-action, 2 clips, Leupold VX-2 3X9X40 Scope. $1,050. 405-368-6510.

Platinum Seamless GutteringInstallation and Repair, Free Estimates, Fully Insured.Wide range of colors to choose from. Jeff Post 405-420-3762.

Alfalfa hay 5x6 round bales. No rain. Weigh approx. 1500 lbs. $85/bale. 10 bale minimum 405 368 3291.

The Holy Trinity Annual Auction is Sat., Nov. 11th in the Holy Trinity School Gym in Okarche.

The end of Daylight Saving time this year comes Sunday, November 5th.

If you had electric service with Cimarron Electric Cooperative in 1987, you will be included in the retirement of capital credits for that year. Approximately $500,000.00 will be returned to members based on the amount of electricity they consumed in the year 1987. The checks will be mailed out in De-cember and should arrive before Christmas.

Capital Credit Checks Coming

Cimarron Electric’s office will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd & Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving.

As always, we will have a crew ready if an emergency happens. Call us at 405-375-4121 or 1-800-375-4121.

40 ft.

Your safest option is to stay inside your vehicle until help arrives. The vehicle acts as a path for the electrical current to travel to reach the ground. You are safe inside the vehicle, but if you get out, you could be electrocuted.

Call 911 or your local electric utility for help.

IF A POWER LINE FALLS ON YOUR VEHICLE AND THERE IS A FIRE:

IF A POWER LINE FALLS ON YOUR VEHICLE AND THERE IS NO FIRE:

Only attempt to leave your vehicle if itis on fire.To exit safely:Jump out of the vehicle, making sure NO part of your body or clothing touches the ground and vehicle at the same time. Land with both feet together and in small, shu�ing steps, move at least 40 ft. away from the vehicle. The ground could be energized.Shu�ing away with both feet together decreases the risk of electrical shock.

Call 911 or your local electric utility for help.

WHAT TO DO:IF YOUR CARCRASHES INTOA UTILITY POLE

Accidents happen. Would you know what to do if your car crashed into an electric utility pole? Knowing what to do could be the di�erence between life and death.

Always consider power lines and other electrical equipment to be live and dangerous!

Cook Up A Safe HolidayThe kitchen is the heart of the home. Sadly, it’s also where two out of every 5 home fires start. Many home fires occur during the holidays. This holiday season, Cimarron Electric and the Elec-trical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) urge you to use these tips.

* Never leave food cooking on the stove top. Turn off burners if you have to leave the room.

* Watch children closely in the kitchen. Make sure they keep at least 3 feet away from all cooking appliances.

* Prevent potential fires by keeping your stove top and oven clean and free of grease, dust and spilled food. Keep combustibles such as towels, napkins and pot holders clear of cooking areas.

* To protect from spills and burns, use the back burners and turn the pot handles in, away from reaching hands.

* Locate all electrical appliances away from the sink. Plug counter top appli-ances into ground fault circuit inter-rupter ( GFCI) protected outlets.

* Keep appliance cords away from hot surfaces like the range or toaster.

* Don’t wear loose sleeves when cook-ing. Loose clothing can catch fire.

* Unplug counter top appliances when not in use. Be sure to turn oven off when you’re finished cooking.

Community agencies provide emergency assistance with utility bills

There are a number of government agencies and charitable and religious organizations that offer assistance with utility bills; some of them offer assistance in different areas. If you realize you may have difficulty paying your electric bill, please contact our customer service representa-tive, Matt Crandall as soon as possible. We will make every effort to work with you to make pay-ment arrangements and hopefully avoid interrup-tion to your electric service.Call Matt at 405-375-4379 or 1-800-375-4121.

Awards, Hot Stick Maintenance and Inspections

Receiving certificates for OSHA construction safety training are (L-R),Eric Jerkins, Chris Bailey, Ray

Stiner, Jason Zielny, Ron Pennington, Mike Meyer, Brandon Shirey, GR Kirkpatrick, Eric Roberts, Kurt

Finley, Gary Whittle, Mick Hart, Aubrey Cook, Robert Smith and Don Baker.

Annual Fiberglass Sticks and Tool testing, as well as changing out hot gloves and sleeves were completed at the past safety meeting, The Fiberglass (Hot) Sticks are cleaned and then waxed and then tested with a special high volt-age device.Certificates were handed out for those that com-pleted a 10 hour OSHA Safety training session.A Report of switch testing in the field was dis-cussed and also time for Q & A.

Everyone’s Fiberglass sticks were extended on saw-horses and given a good cleaning.

After they were cleaned, they were given a wax job. Below, the sticks are tested and tagged with a date.