A newsletter for PEC’s electric consumersTower Road, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma

A NEWSLETTER FOR PEC’S ELECTRIC CONSUMERS

Before the Next Surge

High-tech gadgets, appliances, and computers all have one

weakness in common: deadly power surges. Too much electricity coursing through connecting wires can fry circuitry inside sensitive electronics, reducing them to expensive trash.

Unfortunately, electric current coming from your wall outlet doesn’t always remain at a steady, optimal 120 volts. Electricity can spike for a number of uncontrollable circumstances, such as weather events, animals interfering with electrical equipment and vehicle accidents with utility poles which can send thousands of volts searing through your wiring.

Many homeowners believe that adequate surge protection begins and ends with plugging their computer into a power strip. Unfortunately, that’s seldom the case.

First of all, not all surge protectors live up to their name; some are little more than glorifi ed extension cords. Second, a surge

will follow any wire into a house — phone and cable lines included — and threaten fax and answering machines, televisions, satellite systems, computers, and modems. And third, delicate electronic circuitry proliferates today’s modern home, leaving common appliances as vulnerable as computers to the eff ects of surges.

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PEC is proud to off er POWERShield which consists of two levels of protection: 1) at the

(24 hrs/day 7 days a week)1-877-272-1500 or

(580) 272-1500, local Ada Area

(24 hrs/day 7 days a week)1-877-272-1500 or

(580) 272-1500, local Ada Area

Report Power Outages

Protect your home with PowerShield

Continued on Page 2, “PowerShield Perks.”

Get Green This Fall GO Paperless to receive a $5 credit on next month’s bill and a chance to win.

Login to PEC’s SmartHub on the web or via your mobile device (See related SmartHub article on page 3). Once there, you’ll be given the option to go paperless. You’ll receive a $5 credit, and get entered in our next drawing on November 1, 2016, for a Kindle Fire. Plus, for each monthly featured product you purchase or join, you’ll receive a complimentary multi-device charger adapter to keep all your mobile devices powered up. You’ll also be entered to win one of fi ve special “Power Up” drawings for a Bluetooth Speaker, mobile charger set and a Kindle Fire HD tablet. Our next PowerUp drawing will take place November 1. 85307902

How does Paperless Billing work? You’ll be notifi ed by email each month when your bill is ready to view online. SmartHub is easy to navigate. It’s simple and quick to make a payment or view your daily meter usage. You can compare bills and fi nd out what day of the week you typically use the most electricity.

Questions? Contact PEC’s Customer Service department at toll-free 1-877-456-3031 or (580) 332-3031 (Ada area).

next month’s bill and a chance to win.Login to PEC’s SmartHub on the web or via your mobile device (See related SmartHub article on page 3). Once there, you’ll be given the option to go paperless. You’ll receive a $5 credit, and get entered in our next drawing on November 1, 2016, for a Kindle Fire. Plus, for each monthly featured product you purchase or join, you’ll receive a complimentary multi-device charger adapter to keep all

next PowerUp drawing will take place November 1. 85307902

How does Paperless Billing work? You’ll be notifi ed by email each month when your bill is ready to view online. SmartHub is easy to navigate. It’s simple and quick to make a payment or view your daily meter usage. You can compare bills and

PEC POWERShield$4.95/month

(*$25 installation fee)

IMPORTANT: While PEC’s PowerShield will NOT protect your home from a direct lightening strike, you can protect most of your digital electronics and appliances with surge suppressors. As the term implies, these devices suppress a fl uctuating power supply by diverting excess voltage to a ground wire.

October 2016

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UTILITY POLESARE NOT

BULLETIN BOARDSThink before you post that sign!

Staples, nails and tacks used to hang signs and fliers create dangerous obstacles for electric lineworkers.

Their jobs are dangerous enough –help us keep them safe!

POWERShield PerksContinued from page 1

meter base and 2) within the home in order to provide the ultimate in protection.

The fi rst line of defense against surges is a socket device installed at your meter base. This device is designed to reduce any potentially damaging external, high-voltage spikes and surges to a “safe” level before they enter your home via the power line.

Extra protection is provided by surge suppression devices installed at outlets within your home for sensitive electronic equipment. When installed properly, these devices will protect your equipment from surges through the electrical wiring, telephone lines and coaxial cable. Device warranties range from $250 to $50,000.

Equipment and warranty are provided by TESCO, a name trusted by cooperative customers throughout the United States.

Protect your home through this program for $4.95 per month and a one time installation fee of $50, with a 60 month lease agreement. *During October, the $50 installation fee is discounted to $25. No deposit is required for current PEC consumers who have received service during the most recent 24 months and have established good credit with the cooperative. (For those who do not meet this criteria, there is a $100 refundable security deposit required to join the program.) The outside equipment remains the property of PEC; however, the devices inside the home are yours to keep.

Call us today at (580) 332-3031 or toll-free 1-877-456-3031 within the local Ada calling area.

H alloween is the most festively frightening night

of the year. But don’t make yours fraught with danger. Here are some safety reminders:

• As you’re decorating, make sure you check for cracked sockets, frayed, loose or bare wires, and loose connections. 740100500

• Fasten all outdoor lights securely to trees and other fi rm supports. Do not use nails or tacks that could puncture insulating cords and damage wires.

• Make sure decorative lighting is well-ventilated, protected from weather, and remains a safe distance from anything fl ammable like dry leaves and shrubs. Do not coil extension cords while in use or tuck under rugs or drapes.

• Make sure all outdoor electrical lights and decorations are plugged into an outlet protected with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). If your outlets aren’t equipped with GFCIs, have an

electrician install them or buy a GFCI adapter plug. Don’t overload outlets with too many extension cords and strands of lights.

• Keep power cords off walkways and porches that trick-or-treaters may use. You don’t want them to trip.

• Leave the porch light on for trick-or-treaters, and be sure to turn out all spooky lights and decorations before leaving home or going to bed. This will also save energy.

For more tips visitwww.SafeElectricity.org orwww.peopleselectric.coop/safety.

Source: Electric Consumer

Don’t let electrical hazardsPLAY IT SAFE

Haunt your Halloween

Energy E� ciencyTip of the Month

Everytime you open the oven door to check on a dish, the temperature inside is reduced by as much as 25 degrees,

increasing cooking time--and energy use! Try using the oven light instead.

Source: NRECA, Straight Talk

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

Eldon Flinn - FittstownChairman & President

Jenny Trett- SulphurVice 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

CONCERN FOR COMMUNITY

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People’s Powerline is published monthly by

PEC Smart Hub is fully integrated with PEC’s

Outage Management System (OMS) and you may report your power outage through your mobile device or internet connection. In addition, you will be able to view up-to-date power outage communications through a map on PEC’s website.

Register for PEC’s SmartHub today at: www.PeoplesElectric.coop (Click “Pay a Bill / Report an Outage”).

Report an outage on SmartHubFrom PEC’s website, www.PeoplesElectric.coop, click “Pay a Bill / Report an Outage.” Login to your SmartHub account. Click on the “View Outages” quick link on the left side of the SmartHub home page. On the outage reporting page you will be asked if your power is out. Click on the “Report an Outage” button and an automated message will be sent to the coop.

Members with smartphones or tablet devices can download the SmartHub mobile app from iTunes or the Android Marketplace (search term “NISC SmartHub”).

Report an outage on SmartHub’s Mobile AppOpen the SmartHub app on your mobile device and tap the Service Status icon. Tap “My power is out,” then “Report Outage.”

SmartHub harnesses the power to report your outage

Energy vampires can suck your wallet dryThis Halloween, be aware that the hungry little vampires who ring your doorbell aren’t the only ones you need to be afraid of.

Energy vampires inside your home are sucking electricity right out of the

wires—for no good reason.

Energy vampires are appliances and electronic devices that you leave plugged in when nobody is using them. Even though they’re turned off , they still use small amounts of energy. 631404600

When you consider how many unused devices are plugged in around your home, their energy use can add up. In fact, they can add 10 percent or more to your monthly electric bill.

So when you turn something off , unplug it, too—unless it has to be on all the time, like the refrigerator. Here are three examples of devices that waste energy when they’re plugged in but not in use:

Chargers. You’ve got one for your phone, your tablet, your portable speaker, your iPod—and what else? Once the device is

fully charged it continues to draw electricity as long as it’s plugged in. And if you unplug the device from the charger but leave the charger plugged in, the charger continues to use—to waste—electricity.

Cable box. If you leave yours plugged in all the time for convenience, you’re adding nearly $20 a year to your electric bill for energy you’re not using.

Computers. Your home offi ce equipment, like the computer, printer and scanner, don’t need to stay on all the time. Turn them off and unplug them when you’re fi nished using them for the day.

Can’t remember to unplug them? Plug several devices into a power strip instead of into a wall outlet. Power strips allow the user to cut power to multiple devices at once. And unplug anything you rarely use, like the TV in the basement or the old stereo you haven’t turned on since you started downloading music.

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 ads if they are too long.

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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 Winners

ATTENTION PEC MEMBERS:Submit your free ad

online!

www.PeoplesElectric.coop

MISCELLANEOUS

Knitted dish clothes, 100% cotton, 7’ square in various colors of your choice, three or more and I’ll pay postage if mailed to an Oklahoma address. (580) 369-2202

Fire wood; library table; corner and line post. (580) 310--2137

Metal roofs, 15 colors, free estimates, vinyl siding and windows, remodeling, 22 yrs. of experience. (405) 444-4689

Crochet full and baby afghans, dish rags, pot holders, place mats, embroidery 7 days a week. (580) 332-7508

Alterations, hemming pants to bridal gowns reasonable prices, free scraps for doll dresses; Adult walker. $15; (580) 332-5831

Baldwin piano need tuning. $600 OBO; 07 Harley D. Road King classic, good condition, one owner. (405) 444-4314

Sewing machine repair and maintenance, home and commercial. (580) 665-1001

Interior exterior painting, sheet rock, repair, ceramic tile, finish carpentry and more, 25 years experience. (580) 559-1694

Black Widow bow, gray back diamond back, 60’’ 46’’ pull, at 29’’ Martin Hunter 50# pull at 28’’-62’’, either bow never fired. (580) 665-5526

Windows- various sizes 28 total. $200; Brown recliner. $100 (580) 371-0378

Christmas tree, 6ft, like new, comes with lots of lights, ornaments, totes for tree. $150. (580) 235-0432

2 army saddles, 1 old Frazier, 3 others need repairs, 19 bridle bits, some tack. All for $2,500. (405) 238-5206

Pears- all purpose variety, good for preserving, canning or eating fresh. $.50 per pound. (580) 436-6050

Storage sheds, carports, garages, barns, portable office units, we are locally owned and operated near Byars. (405) 783-4370

New and used shipping containers for sale or rent to own, short and long term rental units also available. (405) 207-1240

I’ll be glad to quilt your top, t-shirts, pictures, etc. or I’ll quilt it from start to finish! (580) 332-3847 or (580) 436-7002

Need a storage shed or shipping container moved? Call (405) 207-1240

Watertight, rodent proof, shipping containers for storage use, 20’ containers. $2,375; 40’ containers. $2,975. Also rent to own. (405) 783-4370

FARM & EQUIPMENT

(27) 4X5 round bales last year’s hay, barn kept. Dallas grass/Bermuda. $15 bale, Byng area. (580) 421-5363

Prairie/mixed grass 4x5 round bales, net wrap, baled tight. $40 per bale. (580) 743-2158

270 Round bales, 5x4, net wrapped, good quality. $30 per bale(580) 927-2774

Bermuda hay, small square and large round bales, 6x5, net wrapped. (405) 238-0393

John Deere, HX10, rotary cutter. $7,500 OBO. (580) 618-1639

LIVESTOCK & PET

Angus Bull, coming 3yr old sired by FinalAnswer & Traveler 112 X Medders 9J9 cow. (580) 927-3889

Nubian and nubian/alpine cross weanling goats and 2 yearling wethers for sale. Doelings and yearling wethers have been dehorned. (580) 310-2499 or (580) 399-2605.

Young Black Simmental Bulls (10) & Heifers (5) all registered$800-$1500 (580) 258-0080.

Black Angus bulls, 7 to 2 years old, four different blood lines. (580) 456-7241

Reg. polled Hereford bulls, 20 months, Remitall Online 122L and PW Victor Boomer P606 genetics. (580) 332-2468

20 nice young black cows, will calve in the spring of 2017, one 4 year old Angus bull, real gentle. (580) 927-5648

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

Whirlpool washing machine. $200; table and 4 chairs. $200; TV console cabinet. $125. (214) 385-1543

Oakworks electric massage/facial table with attachments, accessor ies and 6 sets of sheets. $1,900 f i rm. (580) 661-1076 text or call 1103201902

Power Washer; Chain Saw; (580) 759-5378

Antique glass Alldin lantern; antique mantle clock, does not work. (580) 759-9053

AUTOMOTIVE

1975 Harley Davidson ShuffleHead. (405) 207-7313

1996 Honda Accord, 2WD, new tires, runs great, 162,000 miles. $2,000 OBO. (580) 504-1487

2007 Camo Kawasaki, 610 mule, 4x4, 770 hrs, new tires. $4,000. (580) 618-0067

2008 Honda CBR 1000, 5,984 miles. $6,500; 2007 Honda CR, 150 dirt bike, street legal. $1,900. (580) 332-0707

1997 Chevy 6.5L diesel dually, 4 door. $3,000. (580) 759-2023

2001 Dodge Grand Caravan, 172K miles, runs good and drives good. (580) 927-5657

2000 Chevy 1500 extended cab, power, air, auto, 5.3L V8. 77,830 miles, good condition; ‘58 Chevy LBW pickup bed trailer, no rot. (580) 421-7051

1993 Ford Festiva Hatchback, 5 speed, good tires, AM-FM radio, CD player, excellent mileage. (405) 380-5732

REAL ESTATE

Beautiful lot in Wynnewood, storm cellar, city utilities, nice neighborhood. $11,500. (405) 756-7340

4 bdrm, 3 ba house, 2,700 sq ft, on 10 acres, large shop, barn, cellar. $150,000. (580) 384-5510

10 acres and shop for lease. $1,000 a month. (580) 892-3000

Seller Finance House in Wewoka, OK. 1,250SF, 3beds, 1 bath. Lot: 7,770SF, single fam, garage detached: 200SF, Ext: wood, $35,000. Call (580) 743-2158.

For rent: 3 bdrm house, 2 big bedroom, 1 small bedroom, kitchen, bathroom,laundry room,big back yard. (580) 927-5657

4 bedroom, 3 bath, remodeled kitchen, 2350 sq. ft, 7 acres, 30x30 shop, storm shelter, 30’ above ground pool Wynnewood $299,000. (580) 235-3227 or (405) 207-3022

2 homes for lease: Ada home, 3 bdrm, garage, deck, $950/mo; 2 bdrm country home, w/deck. $500/mo. Both great locations (580) 456-7616

Two burial plots at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Ada ok. Plots are side by side. $1300 for both. Will only sell together, will not separate. Contact Kim at (405) 421-5855

MOBILE HOMES, RV’S, BOATS, & ATV’S

2004 400cc Outlander, 4WD, automatic, ready to work. $2,995 (405) 665-2757

No members found their account number in last month’s newsletter. The find would have netted each of them a $5 credit on this month’s electric bill. The numbers belonged to Willy Hamilton of Calvin, Tim Hall of Stonewall, Becky L. Morgan of Coalgate, Mark Whitaker of Paoli and John Slater of Tishomingo.

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.