People’s

June 2020

A newsletter for PEC’s electric members

Classifi ed Ads | Page 4

Stamp of Kindness | Page 3

Booth Reservations | Page 2

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Please read your newsletter carefully. If you spot your account number hidden in these pages, please contact PEC immediately to claim a $5 credit on your next month’s electric bill.

PEC LOBBY OPEN WITH PRECAUTIONS After closing our lobby on March 23, PEC’s

lobby is currently open under Governor Stitt’s Phase One guidelines. Employees continue to take recommended precautions prescribed by the state and federal health agencies in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. PEC remains focused on maintaining a healthy workforce and keeping key personnel available so that we can continue to provide the excellent service you expect from us.

Members can expect to see plexiglass shields at the front desk and teller stations. Social distancing guidelines are also posted in PEC’s foyer upon entry to our headquarters building located at 1600 North Country Club Road in Ada. Teller stations are wiped down after every transaction. Additionally, hand sanitizer is available at each teller window and member services representatives have been provided with personal protective equipment. While not required at this time, members are encouraged to wear a mask. 672101700

Members who feel sick or exhibit any signs of illness are asked to not enter PEC’s buildings for everyone’s safety. The staff will also watch for social distancing and if necessary, may ask some members to wait outside while others fi nish their transactions.

Kyle Stuart, senior VP of administrative services, said PEC continues to off er assistance to members aff ected by the pandemic. “If members are struggling to pay their bill due to lost wages related to COVID-19, absolutely call us and talk to us.” Since the onset of the crisis, PEC has been assisting members with payment arrangements and coordination of energy assistance. “We want to help our members get through these challenging times,” Stuart said.

While we all work to stop the spread of the coronavirus, members can continue to take necessary precautions by conducting business the following ways in place of an in-offi ce visit:

• Use our drive thru window (M-F 8 AM - 5 PM) • Use the after hours drop box • Utilize the Smarthub App –

www.PeoplesElectric.coop/smarthub • Call by phone (580) 332-3031 (M-F 8 AM - 5 PM) • Contact us by email –

contact@peopleselectric.coop • Send mail - PEC, P.O. Box 429, Ada, OK 74821

While not required, appointments are still available if you wish to meet with us in-person. Please call (580) 332-3031 during regular offi ce hours to set up an appointment.

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Times Are Tough.Due to the coronavirus, many co-op members are unable to work, and bills are piling up. Please let PEC help you by calling us before your bill is overdue. Let’s work together and get through this. Call (580) 332-3031 today.

Home cooling makes up a large portion of your energy bills. Try to keep the di� erence between the temperature of your thermostat setting and the outside temperature to a minimum. The smaller the di� erence, the more energy you will save.Source: cooperative.com

Energy EfficiencyBright Ideas

Cashier Arvie Myers stands behind newly installed plexiglass at PEC’s teller station.

April 23-24 - Ada Regional United Way’s Community Investment committee met virtually to hear funding requests from 17 local nonprofi t agencies (22 programs). Jennifer Boeck, PEC’s vp of corporate communications and community relations, serves on this committee.

May 7 - Homer Elementary (Byng Public Schools) 5th grade teachers and PEC members, Kelli Butler, Shelly O’Grady and Calli-Jo Presley celebrated their students’ graduation to 6th grade virtually on Google Classroom. Thank you, teachers, and congratulations to all our graduates!

PEC DAY BOOTH RESERVATIONS - NOW OPENSaturday, September 26, 2020, at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex in Ada

At the heart of our workforce are many talented and dedicated East Central University students. We would like to celebrate an extra special honor that has been awarded to our own part-time accounting clerk Cullen Edens. Congratulations, Cullen, on being named ECU’s George Nigh 2020 recipient. Cullen has worked at the co-op part-time since 2016 and recently graduated ECU with his bachelor’s in accounting.

The George Nigh Award goes to the top graduating senior from ECU and is named in honor of the former governor of Oklahoma and ECU alumnus.

“We had exceptional Nigh fi nalists this year, and it must have been a diffi cult decision for the selection committee to choose only one,” said ECU President Katricia Pierson. “Each student has unique strengths, and all fi ve fi nalists have a passion to help others. Cullen adds a level of leadership and commitment that makes him an outstanding student and deserving of this year’s George Nigh Award.” 642900405Source: https://www.ecok.edu/news/edens-named-2020-george-nigh-award-winner

How do you plan a big meeting in the midst of a global pandemic? Verrry

carefully. At PEC, staff continue to plan for the annual membership meeting on Saturday, September 26 at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex in Ada, but are keeping a careful eye on the rise of infection and the advice of experts. “The Agri-Plex is a versatile facility which provides us the ability to make some adjustments to our big day while working to keep everyone as safe as possible,” said Jennifer Boeck, event coordinator and VP of corporate communications and community relations. “Without a crystal ball to the future, much is uncertain. We’re going to do everything we can to make this year’s meeting a success,” Boeck added. 851302601

This year, southern gospel quartet Masters Voice will make their fi rst annual meeting appearance. Other entertainers scheduled to perform include up-and-coming young country artist Dylan McPhetridge from Stuart, Okla., along with gospel bluegrass family Pearlgrace & Company, and local favorite Southern SONlight.

Once more, Capital Credit checks will be given away, as well as a $1,000 grand prize and many other exciting prizes.

We will again have food and craft booths for selling and displaying unique food and

craft items; however, a planned reduction of 25% of our booth spaces will be made to allow for distancing for both vendors and those in attendance. With 41 paid reservations in hand, spaces are already fi lling up inside the convention center, so if you are interested in having a craft booth or food booth/truck, make your reservation as soon as possible.

How to reserve:

• Download the application online at www.PeoplesElectric.coop/pecday. Please send your $30 craft booth fee with the form.

• Alternatively, booth reservations may be completed at our offi ces located at 1600 N. Country Club Road in Ada.

For questions, contact Kaia Hicksat (580) 272-1553 or via emailat kaia.hicks@peopleselectric.coop.

EDENS NAMED 2020 GEORGE NIGH AWARD WINNER

May 12 - Co-op communicators from across Oklahoma, including PEC’s Jennifer Boeck, shared ideas and experiences via an online meeting led by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC).

Crafters visit at the 2018 Annual Meeting craft fair at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex.

Cullen Edens

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- SulphurChairman & President

Eldon Flinn - FittstownVice Chairman

Vicky Petete - AdaSecretary

Guy Sims - CoalgateTreasurer

Dr. Laurin Patton - AdaTrustee

STAMP OF KINDNESS

Following is a reminder that it is the little things we do day in and day out for others that make the biggest impact on their lives. 392900600

“An older member tried numerous times to pay her bill by phone and was not able to. This member could not leave her house, so Betty mailed her some of her own stamps she had in her purse. While this was a very small thing to do and not something we could or should do daily, it demonstrated what a problem solver Betty is and was one of the many things people are doing every day to get through this pandemic. Betty gives exceptional service to our members and treats her team the same way.”

– Redena Lee, PEC Member Services

Betty Miller, Member Services Assistant

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.

WANT TO BUYLooking for Blue Heeler, male, pup. (580) 272-7325

Barbie doll clothes pattern. (918) 546-2294

LIVESTOCK & PETCream of the crop, 2 year old, Beefmaster bulls that are ready to work. (580) 513-4113 or (580) 456-7226

Registered Polled Hereford, 51 years lifetime membership Cow Herd, a few 2 year old heifers, famous genetic bloodlines, retiring. (580) 332-2468

5 Pyrenees/Anatolian male pups, born February 6, 2020, wormed and shots, $100/each; young hens, $15/each; hospital bed, $100. (405) 301-0945

Angus bulls, 12-18 months old. (580) 320-7977

Brangus pure bread, commercial, 2 year old virgin bulls, home raised, extremely gentle, fertility tested, $1,950. (405) 568-6818

25 head of 3 and 4 year old, black and black white faced cows, bred to black bulls to calve in Fall of 2020. (580) 927-5648

MISCELLANEOUSPressure washers for sale, pressure washer repair; I buy non working pressure washers. (580) 759-5378

Full size and baby afghans, crocheted; knit towels, pot holders, dish cloths; embroidery: 7 days a week, tea towels, baby quilts, pillow cases and a lot more, will do special orders. (580) 421-2287

Pressure washing, commercial and residential, hot water sanitation, parking lots, vent hoods, dumpster pads, driveways, farm equipment, and awnings (can do canvas). (580) 399-9400

Hoveround carrier for car or pickup, like new, the best, cost when new is $2,500, make offer. (580) 993-0006

Storage building for sale, 8x12, $1,995 delivered. (405) 872-7433

FARM & EQUIPMENTJohn Deere 346 square baler, barn stored, bales good, 1 1/2 miles North of Ada, $5,000. (580) 436-4352

Corral/live stock system: 1- 7’x3’ head gate/squeeze chute, 2- 12’ curved panels with center door, 4- 10’ curved panels no opening, 1- 9’ 8” swing gate, and 1- 10’ panel. (405) 238-1548

25 ton wood splitter, never used, $800. (580) 320-6928

Bermuda hay, large round bales, net wrapped, fertilized, under shed, will load. (405) 238-0393

2005 WW Gooseneck steel stock trailer, fully covered steel top, clean, very good condition, floor size is 16’ long x 6’ wide, dual axles with near new Goodyear tires, spare included $3,950. (580) 421-2030

FURNITURE & APPLIANCESBlack futon bed, black frame and mattress, $85; new big mans walker, $85; potty chair, new, $50; bucket rocking chair, $85. (580) 235-2792

Stainless steel sinks, $10/each; glass table, $20; set of gold lamps, $5; puzzles, $1/each; books, lots of love novels, $1/each; kids table, $5. (580) 447-4285

Custom built super single water bed, with bookcase and drawers. (405) 665-4447

REAL ESTATEArbuckle Lake, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, 3 car garage, brick, plus detached shop. (405) 620-3691 181900502

House with 117 acres, 4 bdrm., 2 bath, open floor plan, 2 barns, out building w/electricity, chicken house w/6’ chain link pen, 2 ponds w/bass, located in Lula OK, $390,000. (580) 320-4606

AUTOMOTIVE2013 Chevrolet Suburban, 151,251 miles, loaded, DVD player, leather, it’s a must see, $16,000. (580) 320-0178

MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUEDStructural pipe, H-Posts, corner posts, rebar, culvert, etc. (405) 207-0101

Top soil, fill dirt, and gravel available, can deliver or you can pick up. (405) 207-8906

20’ and 40’ shipping containers for sale or rent, many to choose from. (405) 207-6714

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

Window washing, house only, inside and outside, special March till June, $100. (580) 320-2245

36” steel entry door, wood core, no glass, panels, swings in left, hinges and 2x6 frame, brand new, never installed, paid $309 plus tax, asking $225. (580) 320-9211

Memory quilts: loved one’s shirts or dresses with custom wording, also make hand-embroidered christening dresses, great heritage items. (580) 622-3214

Used sheet iron, $2.50/per sheet; large round bales; firewood; large and small wood post. (580) 310-2137

Need a soil test for your property? Perc tests provided for a reasonable price, experienced professional engineer. (405) 401-1419

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

Portable storage buildings and greenhouses, delivered; carports and garages, built on site, all cash or financed; trailers: utility, car haulers, dump, GN flatbed and BP stock trailers. (580) 332-7785

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

Pest Control, free service, have a wild hog or coyote problem? I help farmers, ranchers, and landowners eradicate damaging or nuisance pests, no dogs, references available. (580) 272-3676

Bessie L Allen of Holdenville found her account number in May’s newsletter. The find netted her a $5 credit on this month’s electric bill. The other numbers belonged to Jim Dockrey of Atwood, Naomi Woodall of Sulphur, Carl Brooks of Wapanucka and April Christie of Fittstown. 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.