People’s

July 2020

A newsletter for PEC’s electric members

Classifi ed Ads | Page 4

Booth Reservations | Page 3

PEC Day Entertainment | Page 2

People’sPeople’sPowerlinePowerlineYOU HAVE THE POWER WITH PREPAIDNo one wants to face the unknown of a big

electric bill at the end of the month. With prepaid electricity from PEC, you can manage your spending and control how much electricity you use based on what you’ve purchased. That’s good news for a family budget, and prepaid electricity can also make it easier to manage power costs if you have roommates or others who split the electric bill. Everyone pays upfront, so you won’t have to collect money later after a bill has arrived.

With PEC’s PrePaid program, your electric usage is calculated on a daily basis and is deducted from your prefunded account, which is similar to a prepaid phone card. You choose the amount you want to pay, and the method and frequency of your payments. At the time you enroll, you will have the ability to select a balance threshold. If your balance falls below that amount, we will alert you. You will also be notifi ed of all payments, ongoing balance and days remaining, and many other available alerts via text and/or email. Should you accidently let your money run out, disconnect or reconnect fees will not apply. You would simply make payments that would ensure your PrePaid account returns to a positive balance. 293403000

No DepositsThat’s right. No deposit. Members with no credit history with PEC typically require a security deposit of $300 or more to establish service. PrePaid members have no deposit. Just pre-pay for your electricity up front, then make payments on your terms. You can switch back to post-pay after your account is secured. And if you have previously paid a deposit on your existing account, that amount plus interest will be applied to your account, which would be included in your initial quoted amount to enroll.

Spending more time at home? Try an online energy audit to assess the overall e� ciency of your home. Visit www.energystar.gov, then enter “home energy yardstick” in the search box to get started.

Energy EfficiencyBright Ideas

1Sign Up by Phone

Call (580) 332-3031 or 1-877-456-3031 to sign up for PEC’s PrePaid Meter Program. A PEC Member Services Representative will give you a quoted amount to pay to establish your account on PrePaid.

2 3 4Fund Your Account

You will need a starting balance of $50.00 in your account. Plus a $50.00 installation fee. You can pay your quoted amount in person, online or by phone. PEC will activate your PrePaid account, and you’ll receive an email confi rmation.

Get Helpful Alerts

Get daily balance and usage alerts, plus reminders when it’s time to reload your balance.

Manage Account Anytime

Check your account balance daily, see recent payments, and manage low-balance alerts through PEC’s automated balance inquiry line at (580) 272-1507 or through your SmartHub account.

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May 29 - PEC provided the evening meal to Abba’s Tables in Ada.

Pictured (l-r) Kyle Stuart, PEC; Matthew Meyer, PEC; Gwen Hunt, PEC; LeAnn Gourley, Abba’s Tables; Mary Huckeby, Abba’s Tables; Bethany Benes, PEC; Dillon Bob, Abba’s Tables.

June 10 - Co-op member relations and communicators from across Oklahoma, including PEC’s Jennifer Boeck, shared ideas and experiences via an online monthly meeting led by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC).

June 11 - Jennifer Boeck, vp of corporate communications and community relations met virtually with the Ada Regional United Way board during their June board meeting. PEC is a top 5 campaign contributor to ARUW.

PEC DAY ENTERTAINMENTBeginning at 9 AM on Saturday, September 26, 2020

Dylan McPhetridge

Dylan McPhetridge is 17 years old from Stuart, Oklahoma. He began singing at four years old at his grandpa’s music show, the “Ward Springs Opry.” Dylan has sang at many shows across Oklahoma. He enjoys singing “old country” and playing his guitar.

Pearlgrace and Co.

Pearlgrace & Co. is a dynamic gospel bluegrass group who love singing the praises of Jesus! They’ve travelled far and wide & have recorded a few CDs. They love sharing music of varying styles from Irish, hymns, contemporary, classical to bluegrass gospel, to original songwriting, with the message of God’s love & forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Members are: Randy & Jill Williamson with 3 of their 7 children: Samantha, Grace & Elizabeth, along with friend/mandolin player extraordinaire, Brandon Foust. 382401301

Find them on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/pearlgraceandco

Southern SONlight

Southern SONlight is a gospel group that travels and sings throughout the region representing The Gospel Station Network. Southern SONlight has recorded several CD’s that feature popular Southern Gospel songs. Randall Christy is the pastor of the Union Valley Baptist Chruch where he and his wife Susie have been for 34 years. The group includes Randall Christy, Randi Hall and Sharla and David Frederick.

Find them on Facebook and their website at: www.thegospelstation.com

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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

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

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.

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 60 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. 761700206

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.

(l-r) PEC Communications Assistant Kelsey Scott and VP Human Resources Maranda Babb at 2019 PEC Day.

Manage Your Usage and BalanceLog in to your account for balance and usage information, and manage your low-balance notifi cations using PEC’s automated balance inquiry line at (580) 272-1507. You may also log in through your SmartHub account. Emails are only sent if the balance is low.

Take advantage of PrePaid Metering and receive a FREE PEC 12 oz.

travel mug any time this month.

For more information contact PEC’s Member Services department Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM at

(580) 332-3031 or outside Ada 1-877-456-3031.

The Power with PrePaidContinued from page 1

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.

MOBILE HOMES, RV’S, BOATS, & ATV’S2005 Holiday Rambler Class A motor home, 33’, 30 AMP, 2 slides, 20,000 miles, Ford 6.8L V10, glass self levelers, TV in front and back, walk around queen bed, 14’ awning, backup camera, $32,000. (580) 759-3441

1997 536 Vortex motor home, 1 large slide, very roomy and in excellent condition, with many extras, call for more information. (580) 759-9072

1986 Sea Ray boat, 160 hours, blue and white, $4,000; 1981 Travel Trailer, 20’ 5th wheel, $2,700. (580) 504-1487

LIVESTOCK & PETAdd length and weight to your weaning calves without changing their color, a Beefmaster bull can do the job. (580) 513-4113 or (580) 456-7226

Will have butchering size calves for sale in September 2020. (580) 421-3264

6 laying hens and 1 rooster, hens are laying, $60; 2-18.4-38, used, $200 OBO, leave a message. (580) 892-3000

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

WANT TO BUYIn search of someone to trim trees in Galey, 15 miles West of Ada on HWY 3W; someone to clean house for an old handicapped man, small house, 1200 sq. ft., 2 bdrm., 1 bath, located in Galey. (580) 759-3441

Old numbered highway signs, interstate highway signs, little gas pump salt and pepper shakers given away by service stations; also old railroad items. (580) 399-8866

Looking for a used 16x80, 3 bdrm. trailer, I am single and 60 years old, so it needs to be in decent shape. (580) 456-7333

FARM & EQUIPMENTNearly new 2017 Land Pride AR2510 Aerator, only used 2 times, includes full weight blocks. (580) 931-7341

Used LTX 1040 42” Cub Cadet riding mower, not running, $200 as is. (580) 559-2441

2 Frontend Briggs Sratton garden tillers, 3 HP, $75 and 5 HP, $50; children swing set, $20; Idle Time camper shell, fits long bed pick up, good condition, free. (580) 857-2638

FURNITURE & APPLIANCESCoffee table, $25; glass table, $20; bowling balls, $40; bowling ball in bag with shoes, $20; set of maroon lamps, $5. (580) 447-4285

Small white mirrored side table, $25; HP Photosmart 7520 printer, $100; Bissell Advanced Proheat carpet cleaner, $75; rocker recliner, gray/taupe, $100. (580) 972-5540

New lift chair, $500. (405) 397-7014

Wood crib that converts to toddler bed with safety rails or full size bed including Sleep Number mattress, matching changing table with pad, $225 OBO. (405) 538-9927 or (405) 420-8087

REAL ESTATENice 3 bdrm., 2 full bath, home on 1.21 acres, North of Tishomingo, 30x30 insulated shop, 2 car carport, 2 RV hookups, central heating and air, $125,000. (260) 223-8278

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

Newly remodeled 3 bdrm., 2 bath home, on 2 acres in Lamar, open floor plan, attached carport, all appliances included, 24x14 building and 30x48 metal shop building. (580) 931-7341

MISCELLANEOUSNeed a soil test for your property? Perc tests provided for a reasonable price, experienced professional engineer. (405) 401-1419 241501400

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

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

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

50- 225/70R19.5, 10 ply tires, $100 each. (580) 559-8480

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

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

2 burial plots, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Ada. (405) 658-2369

40’x80’x21’ high, double trussed clearspan canvas building, 2-15’ high roll up doors, $5,000; hydraulic dump/grain trailer, 3 axle gooseneck, $4,000. (405) 568-6818

500 gallon propane tank. (580) 371-5160

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

Betty Barnoski of Stonewall and Kyle Hemmerling of Allen found their account numbers in June’s newsletter. The find netted them a $5 credit on this month’s electric bill. The other numbers belonged to Jack Ward of Coalgate, Guy E Peliti of Sulphur and Neta Morris of Stuart. 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.