April 2020

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101 year old Member Perseveres with Positive Attitude

Gladys with her hand carved walking stick depicting events in her life. Note the cotton boll on top. She raised and picked

cotton on their farm.

Ms. Gladys VanBuskirk was born in November of 1918. She was born and grew up just a quarter of a mile from where she now lives.

Gladys and Harry VanBuskirk were married in 1937. Harry had two boys, Max and Melvin, from a previous marriage where his wife Joy had passed away.

A year later in 1938, the Van-Buskirks were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Lavon.

Gladys recalls that her parents moved to Okarche from Durant in a covered wagon.They were cotton farmers and ranchers. They also sold wa-termelons, peaches and chicks to make a living. Work was long and hard, but that’s what everyone did to survive. “I was always a creative girl,” said Gladys, “I would ask myself, How can I make it better? I loved to decorate.”

We didn’t have much enter-tainment back then. Some-times we would get together with neighbors and have parties. Some would play instruments, I liked to sing, we would tell stories. I think people were more social back then. I remember going to my first silent movie when I was about 5.

When asked about the de-pression years, Gladys said it was really tough. The sand was blowing everywhere. It covered up the crops. We had to breath through wet rags.Everyone had to ration what they had.

Gladys VanBuskirk was born before World War 1. Her boys served in World War 2. Melvin flew B-26 Bombers and Max was in the Air Corp. “The whole country pulled together to win that war,” said Gladys, “We scrimped, saved, rationed and worked to provide for our soldiers at war.”

Gladys was 26 years old when she and Harry received electricity. They became Ci-marron Electric members in 1944.

They became Cimarron Electric members in 1944.

“I remember how much brighter the light bulbs were than the coal oil lamps. We picked cotton to buy a 1948 Westinghouse refrigerator. It still runs today! An electric water pump, indoor plumb-ing and an indoor bathroom made life easier.I also en-joy getting the capital credit checks from Cimarron.

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

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Cimarron Centurion, Gladys VanBuskirk

Ms. Gladys VanBuskirk also has some sad memo-ries in her life. She lost her mother early to tuberculo-sis.She lost her husband and father in the same year and had an appen-dectomy surgury. The next year a son and her sister died. She also has suffered a broken hip, ribs and a collarbone in her life. The lack of healthcare short-ened the lives of many of her loved ones. Gladys of-fered these tips to help us get through tough times:

*Try to keep positive when things are negative.

*If You can’t say something good about someone, don’t say anything at all.

*Yesterday is history, to-morrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That is why it’s called the present.

After a crop failure in 1962 Gladys got a job in OKC developing and delivering film. She did this for over a year. She stayed with her sister until she found a job, then rented a sleeping room as Harry continued to work on the farm.

Gladys said,”Sometimes things happen that you don’t plan for. The ability to learn and the courage to find a new job is part of surviving.My secret to long life and my advice is to persevere in your endeavors, keep a positive attitude and work hard to earn what you have. We need to be kinder to each other and listen to what peo-ple say”.

These words of wisdom that Gladys learned from over a hunded years of living will hold true to us today and in the future. Thank you Gladys for sharing your life and be-ing a part of Cimarron Elec-tric Cooperative for 76 years!

101 year old Gladys with her 81 year old daughter, Lavon.

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

For Sale: Vermeer 605 Super F Baler. String tie. 5 x 6’ bales. Always shedded. Good condi-tion. 580-744-9768.

For Sale: 25 - 5’ x 5’ Net wrapped Bermuda bales sprayed and fertilized. Will load on trailer. $50. A bale.405-368-5734.

3 Left-1 acre lots, 2E and 1S from Canton. S. side county road 670. Surveyed & electric-ity on each lot. Good water less than 50’ deep. Black top or gyp-sum road access. Trees on one side of each. New Pricing, will finance a portion. Please call, 580-886-5339.

Wood floor, bumper pull car haul trailer, 18’, dove tail, electric brakes. Used 4 times, with new spare. Wheel bearings have been recently packed. 405-446-4350.

For Sale: Lincoln Range 8 Weld-er with 182 hrs, mounted on 8’ trailer with 4’ Weather Guard tool box. Includes leads, welding equipment, grinder, rods, etc. All stored inside. $4000. 405-368-5324.

For Sale: John Deere 750, No Till Drill. 15’, Always kept in barn.405-368-8304, 405-368-8311.

Free TV. Works. 30 inch. 405-368-8311, 405-368-8304.

For Sale: Class “A” gas 2015 THOR MH, 27’ long with one extended slideout on passenger side. Thousands below whole-sale price for only $51,800. Actual miles under 13 K. Call 405-245-8014.

Backwoods Country Music Show. April 25, 7:30 Cetre The-ater, El Reno 405-295-9008.

For Sale: 2002 Case 2388, 2582E, 2300 hrs., Comes with 30’ 10/0 header and trailer. Always shedded, slick. 580-822-5007.

For Sale: Robert’s Six Mile Bar-405-401-3339. Leave message if no answer.

I have a Baldwin organ that needs a new home. It’s a model C115. Beautiful wooden cabinet. Full octave of foot pedals with 2 level key board. Speakers need some work. This could also be a good source of replacement parts. We’re located west of Guthrie. Will provide pictures on request. Yours free for the pick-up. 405-401-3051.

Toro 42 in. cut Zero Turn Mower w/ 20 hp. Kohler engine and mulcher. $900.00.text 405 757 9482

Grain cart, John Deere 400 bushel $4,500 (405) 219-1641.

For Sale: 12’ x 12’ livestock shed for $2800. Free del. 12’ x 24’ livestock shed for $3500. Free del. 580-891-3435 or 580-614-1652.

For Sale: Rabbit hutch on stand, metal top cover, plexiglass wind break on side with nesting box $35. Bed liner for short wide bed Dodge P. U. with tailgate protec-tor $50. Pair of hexagon shaped end/lamp tables with storage underneath $40 for both. Light colored kitchen table w/leaf, can seat up to six $30. Microwave cabinet on casters $20. Com-pact microwave $25. Call for pic-tures or details. 580-227-0273

For Rent: Space for mobile home. B & K Home Mobile Home Park, Cashion. $150.00 a month, $150.00 deposit. 405-433-2739.

NICE!! 1990 Komatsu WA 120 Wheel Loader For Sale - Quick attach 1.5 Yard Bucket - Price Reduced several times from $32,500 and now to $26,500 - Only 6,580 hrs. and Complete Engine Rebuild @ 6,058 hrs. / New Head, Thermostat & Oil Pump - Hydraulic Pump Rebuilt at 6,560 hrs. Located at CBI Pipe 3 miles W. of Guthrie on Hwy 33 - Call ask for Cody Mon. to Fri. 8 to 5 - 405-282-7373

(Oklahoma Territory) bricks. Asking $2050. South Logan County. 405-282-8037.

ClassifiedsFor Sale: Model 2000 Ford tractor. 4 speed, 3 cylinder gasoline. Shafer post driver at-tached. New battery and starts easily. Call and will send pic-tures. 580-886-5339.

Land for sale: Selling 10,20 or 30 acre tracts. On asphalt road, 2 miles from Canton Lake and 1.5 miles from Fairview Golf Course. Wooded area for homesite, 580-794-0268. Also selling 2 yr. old low birth weight Black Angus Bulls. $1850 choice.

The North Enid Lions pancake and sausage supper and auc-tion on April 4th has been post-poned to a future date.

5 All metal bunk feeders 7.5 ft. long x 2 ft. wide - $125.00 each . 1 All metal bunk feeder 6 ft long x 2 ft. Wide - $100.00. Location at Isabella - call 405-664-8754.

Hunting and Fishing Lease in Southard area. Boeckman Ranch, 3310 acres, white tail deer, Turkey, Quail, Fishing. $15,000 per year, 5 year lease contract, Max 4 hunters on ranch. Call 580-614-1235 for Info.

Miniature Zebu Cattle For Sale.We have small mature bulls with great pedigrees for sale. Also will sell cow/calf pairs this year. 405-833-5395, leave message.

For Sale: 2015 Jayco RV, model # 264 BHW bumper pull trailer. 25’ RV used less than 10 times. Excellent condition includes stabilizer hitch, not used in oilfield. Contact 580-235-8495. $11,000.

Sweet Pro lick tubs. All natural, no urea ! 250# tubs 18 & 20 % protein $89.00 each. 18% Fly Tub $99.00 Bloat Tubs $99.00 sheep $99.00 and horse tubs 125# $99.00. 580-445-8706.

Yamaha Zuma Scooter, 50cc motorcycle, less than 1000 miles, excellent condition, $1250.00. Perfect for hauling on your RV or scootin’ around town. 580-445-5763, Watonga.

Horseback trail rides: horses provided, lunch/dinner rides, bring your horse too and more! Like us on Facebook. Old Cald-well Trail Stables. 2 mi. SE of Fay, Ok. http://www.oldcaldwell-trail.com. 580-309-0135.

For Sale - mixed breed steer, turns 2 years old in June, was my bottle calf, Asking $450. 580-309-0135.

LOW FAT Grass Fed Beef. Only $3.99/lb on 1/4s and up. No growth hormones, no GMO feeds used, 95% lean, can sell a few pounds or up to a whole beef, Fay, OK, 580-445-8223.

For Sale: 2016 Momentum Grand Design 5th Wheel Toy HaulerModel 3327MFW, generator, 2 slides, 2 doors, 3 beds, Lane sofa has 4 recliners with heat & led lights.Hook up for washer & dryer.$42,000 Call or text 580-791-1984 or 580-614-1119.In Watonga

LEVINGS CONCRETE LLC *Concrete Construction Ser-vices*Concrete Pumping Services *Oilfield/Pipeline Grouting Call Travis at 580-542-2339

For Sale: Antique John Deer Wagonin good shape without “Keller” seat $4000, with seat $4300. Text 580-747-3501 for more info.

Houston DenhamT.A.C. Training and Assessment Cell LLC Owner/Operator/ Instructor 6707 NW 50thBethany, Oklahoma, 73008Business: 405- 498-3062Cell: 405-706-1298

Golf Carts by Jim. We service all gas & electric. Install seats, replace batteries, tires, wheels and tune ups. 10% discount on seniors over 60 and veterans. We buy all types of golf carts, running or not. We offer pick up and delivery. Will consider anything of value for trade on golf carts. West of Guthrie. 405-886-1985.

2020 Youth Tour Winners Announced

Aaron GuzmanHennessey High SchoolParents:Ramon Guz-mon & Santos Sigala

Adysen WilsonLomega High SchoolParents: Cory & Lori Wilson

Prairie KayaKingfisher High SchoolParents: Kurt Kaya & Michelle Wagner

New Safety Demonstration Trailer

New Safety Demonstration Trailer is being built by Matt Crandall and Safety Director Justin

Glazier.Sometimes seeing is believing. With a safety demonstration trailer, Cimarron Electric plans to do exactly that. A special transformer has yet to be delivered, but this safety trailer will be put to good use once it is completed. Some of the dem-onstrations will include; 1st responders, county commissioners, farmers, educators and students and many companies that deal with high voltage electricity.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Cimarron Electric Cooperative has taken steps to be prepared in the event there is a significant impact from the coronavirus in our communities.

We are focused on maintaining a healthy work-force, and keeping key personnel, such as line-workers and member service representatives, available so that we can continue to provide the reliable service you expect from us.

Our goal is to decrease the likelihood of illness and resulting work disruptions. At this time our lobby will stay open to pay bills, start service, and conduct other busiess at the office.

Members can also pay their bills through our free SmartHub App, by phone, the night deposit or mail. Anyone with questions requarding any of these options can call 800-375-4121.

Precise Performance Energy Audits have in-formed us they will pause the energy audits for Cimarron Members because of the coronavirus. Any audits they have scheduled will be contacted so they can be rescheduled at a later date.

After visiting the schools and encouraging high school juniors to participate in the 2020 Cimarron Electric Youth Tour Contest, Jeff Hyatt got the final judge’s decisions. The contest rules were to make a two to three minute video over the subject “How

is Cimarron Electric Coop erative different than other utilities”?

Cimarron used a professional video/marketing company to receive the videos/ entries and to judge the top videos.The top seven winners re-

ceived a cash prize of $200 each. The top three winners won the grand prize of a week long trip to Washington DC. They will join around 50 other co-op winners from around the state.The top three winners are listed be-low.

Back Yard Digger Machine

New back yard digger machine looks like a lunar landing craft. With its lighter weight and tracks instead of tires, and outriggers, it can be used to set up to a 45’ pole in a back yard.

Sr. V.P. of Operations and Engineering,Reed Emerson described the new back yard pole set-ting machine. The tracks will narrow to 35” to get into 36” gates. It can dig the hole with its auger, can lift and set the pole. It has clamps to grab the pole, it also has a hot arm extension and a buck-et so we can change out poles hot. It has a 50 horsepower gas engine to run the hydraulics of this fine machine. Reed said, “When we had all

the contractors working here, we could find one that had one of these machines. Now things have slowed down, we needed our own to do this work. Some residents and housing additions have poles that our big trucks just couldn’t get to.

(Left pic)A rear pic of the dig-ger ma-chine on the trailer. Note the auger and the tracks. The op-erator stands on the back.

The front of the digger machine show the pole clamps, bucket, hot arm and outrigger boards.