TThehe CCurrenturrent A Publication of Cotton Electric Cooperative Inc. “The Current - Informing Our Members Since 1957”

VOLUME 58 November 17, 2014 NUMBER 4

Bray Missionary Baptist Church • United Way of Stephens Walters Senior County • Cotton County Graduated Sanctions • Youth Services Citizen Center • Empire VFD • Loco VFD of Stephens County • Cotton County Museum Association • • Tri-County Interlocal Coop-Walters • Youth Services of Indiahoma Ag Boosters • Velma Lions Club • Duncan Kiwanis • Stephens County • Velma Lions Club • Elgin High School Reading Initiative • Elgin National Junior Honor Society • Gabriel’s House • Cache Duncan Rescue Mission • Habitat for Humanity - Duncan • Oakridge VFD • Temple VFD Ag Boosters • Stephens County Sheriff Reserves • Walters VFD • Hannah’s Hearts • Hospice of S.W. Oklahoma • Stephens County Health Dept. • Chattanooga • Teen Round-Up • Geronimo • American Red Cross • Geronimo • Cache Schools Alumni Association • Duncan Fire Department • Sterling Public Schools • Bray-Doyle Elementary • Christian Helping Hands • Corum VFD • Cox’s Schools • Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma • Prevent Blindness Oklahoma • Meridian VFD • Duncan Store VFD • Porter Hill VFD • Holy City of the Wichitas • First Regional Hospital Health Foundation • Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth • Medicine Park • Chattanooga United Methodist Church of Walters • Walters High School • Schools • Empire Public Schools • Ryan Public Schools • Bray Senior Citizens Community Food Pantry • Christian Helping Duncan Senior Citizens Center • Lawton Food Bank • Gabriel’s Hands • Marlow Samaritans • Stephens County Humane Society • Stephens County Sheriff • Waurika VFD • Stephens County House • Geronimo Boy Scouts • Oasis of Hope • Youth Services Science Fair by Duncan Optimists • Central High Food Pantry • Armed Services YMCA • Cotton County Sheriff • Great Plains Improvement of Stephens County • Medicine Park • Temple Chamber of Commerce • Cache Ag Boosters • FBC of Elgin • First Bank Foundation • Jefferson County Hospital • Velma Ambulance Service • Chisholm Trail Arts Council • Duncan Public Library • Elgin Rodeo and Trust • United Way of Stephens County • Christian Family Association • Holy City of the Wichitas • Velma • Christian Family Counseling Center • Christian Helping Hands • Chattanooga VFD • Comanche Counseling Center • Stephens County Christmas Dinner • Bray VFD • Fiesta in Fuqua • Hearts That Care Volunteer Health Clinic • Stephens County Honor Guard • Comanche Public Schools • Bray-Doyle Schools City Park • Cotton County Graduated Sanctions • Kidtopia • Central High School • Duncan Regional Hospital Health Foundation • Amvets of Oklahoma • American Red Cross • Edgewater Park VFD • Geronimo Playground Project • Faxon • Prairie House Foundation • VFD • Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth • Cotton County Department of Human Services • Velma Community Outreach Center • Central High School • Mark Twain PTO • Lawton-Ft. Sill Habitat Big Pasture Parent-Teacher Org. • Walters Elementary School • Marlow VFD • Chisholm Trail for Humanity • Bray VFD • Chattanooga VFD • Devol VFD • Heritage Center • Hannah’s Hearts • Marlow Samaritans • Temple Chamber of Commerce • Geronimo VFD • Hastings VFD • Oakridge VFD • Critter Creek Women’s Haven • Antioch Missionary Baptist Church • First Assembly of God, Elgin • Sterling Therapeutic Riding Fund • Duncan AMBUCS • Duncan Little Elementary School • Prevent Blindness Oklahoma • Meridian VFD • Camp Lu-Jo KISMIF, Inc. • Theatre • Learn and Serve Duncan • Stephens County Museum New Hope Baptist Church West • Faxon • Walters Chamber of Commerce • Douglass Eastside • Cotton County Sheriff Reserves • Big Pasture School Library Senior Citizens Center • Duncan Senior Citizens Center • Lawton Food Bank • Edgewater • Marlow Senior Citizens Center • Empire VFD • Randlett VFD VFD • Elgin Community Library • Holy City of the Wichitas • Medicine Park • Walters Rotary • Walters VFD • Wichita Mountain Estates VFD • Chisholm Club • Big Pasture School Library • Bray- Doyle Band • Bray-Doyle Schools • Central Trail Arts Council • Lawton Area Reading Council • Stephens High School • Duncan Regional Hospital Health Foundation • Delta Senior Nutrition County Humane Society • Veterans Services Center • United • Hastings VFD • Sterling VFD • Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth • Teen Way of Lawton-Fort Sill • Walters Middle School G&T Program Court • OSU Extension Parent/Child Connections • Bethel Road VFD • Cox’s Store VFD • Roadback Inc. • C. Carter Crane Emergency Shelter • Walters • Devol VFD • Temple VFD • Wichita Mountain Estates VFD • Duncan Foursquare Gospel Church Volunteer Ambulance Service • Elgin High School • Tri-County • First United Methodist Church of Cache • Chattanooga Public Schools • Christians Concerned • Nutrition Program • Addington VFD • Central High VFD • Meers Grandfi eld Ambulance Service • Roadback, Inc. • Edgewater Park VFD • Porter Hill VFD • Chattanooga VFD • Velma VFD • Learn and Serve Duncan • Specialized • Elgin Rodeo Association • Marlow Head Start • Great Plains Improvement Foundation • Prevent Alternatives for Families and Youth • Toy Shop of Duncan • Loco Blindness Oklahoma • Corum VFD • Christian Helping Hands • Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma • Cemetery • Stephens County Humane Society • Corum VFD • Cache Masonic Lodge • Cotton County Department of Human Services • Big Pasture Public Schools • Grace Fellowship Church • Comanche County Nutrition Project Comanche Academic Team • Grandfi eld Senior Citizens Center • Jefferson County Hospital • Specialized • Bethel Road VFD • Edgewater Park VFD • Waurika VFD • Alternatives for Families and Youth • Friends of Elgin Community Library • Power Shop, Inc. • Indiahoma Armed Services YMCA • J. Roy Dunning Children’s Shelter • Elementary School • Sterling Elementary School • Cotton County Sheriff • Temple Area Food Pantry • Velma Community Walters Youth Skate Board Park • Youth Services of Stephens Outreach Center • Devol VFD • Hulen VFD • Meers VFD • Randlett VFD • Chisholm Trail Heritage Center • Central High • County • Pecan Cemetery Association • Duncan Senior Citizens Stephens County Humane Society • Comanche Middle School • Empire Schools & Boy Scout Troop #4417 • Bray-Doyle Baseball Team Center • Dream Duncan’s Destiny • Women’s Haven • Empire • Fiesta in Fuqua • Chattanooga • Indiahoma • Leadership Duncan XVI • Duncan Senior Citizens Center • Prevent Blindness Oklahoma • United Way of VFD • Indiahoma VFD • Sterling VFD • Teen Court • Walters Stephens County • Camp Lu-Jo KISMIF, Inc. • Chisholm Trail Arts Council • First Christian Day Care • Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma • Regional Food 4 Kids program • Chattanooga • Habitat for Humanity Food Bank of Oklahoma • Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth • Temple Chamber of Commerce • Central High Elementary School - Duncan • Hulen VFD • Medicine Park VFD • Terral VFD • Cotton County Free Fair Association • Holy City of the Wichitas • Walters Elementary School • Bray Senior Citizens Community Food Pantry • Empire VFD • Valleyview VFD • Teen Court • Tri-County • Geronimo Police Department • Central High P.T.O. • Cotton Interlocal Coop-Walters • Stephens County Christmas Dinner • Walters, City of • Waurika Chamber of Commerce • CU International Club County Department of Human Services • Leadership Lawton • Geronimo FFA • Indiahoma Public Schools • Indiahoma Public Schools • Velma-Alma Public School • Douglass Eastside Senior Class XVII • Stephens County Sheriff Reserve • Jefferson Citizens Center • Duncan Community Residence • Chisholm Trail Heritage Center • Elgin 4-H Club • Smart Start/United Way County Hospital • Comanche VFD • Hospice of S.W. Oklahoma of Stephens County • Chattanooga • Cotton County 4-H • Stephens County Humane Society • Walters Food Pantry • Big • Edgewater Park VFD • Paradise Valley VFD • Chisholm Trail Pasture ISD • Empire Public Schools • Temple Elementary School • Walters Senior Citizen Center • Velma-Alma Arts Council • Denton Cemetery • First United Methodist Church FFA & 4-H Boosters • United Way of Southwest Oklahoma • Stephens County Crime Stoppers • Meers VFD of Walters • Big Pasture School Library • Bray-Doyle Schools • Fiesta in Fuqua • Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma • Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma • Waurika • Rush Springs Senior Citizen Center • Tri-County Nutrition Public Library, Friends of • American Red Cross - Great Plains Service Center • Indiahoma Program • Lawton Food Bank • Bray VFD • Medicine Park • Big Pasture School Library • Empire Public Schools • Walters Public Schools VFD • Randlett VFD • Velma VFD • 3D Youth Coalition • Toy • Christians Concerned • Comanche County Memorial Hospital EMS • Shop of Duncan/Eagle Scout Project • Holy City of the Wichitas Lovesick Ministries • Temple Area Food Pantry • Roadback, Inc. • Hulen VFD • Armed Services YMCA • • Sugden VFD ORU, CECF pass another milestone By Karen Kaley Electric Cooperative in Hardeeville, ORU funds in an effort to improve the ranging from $100 to $10,000 have Sometimes it’s the simple, small S.C. The embodiment of the co-op quality of life throughout the service gone to both large and small organiza- things that have the largest impact principle of “Concern for Commu- area. tions. Benefi ciaries have ranged from over time. Through Operation Round nity,” the program was adopted by “We were inspired by Oklahoma entire communities to individuals Up, Cotton Electric members have a co-ops across the country as a way Electric Cooperative’s program and with special needs. simple way to make small contribu- to prove that those are more than just knew there were unmet needs in our ORU funds have purchased basic tions that have made a very signifi cant words. communities,” said Jennifer Meason, equipment and paid for facility up- impact for a decade. Nationally, this year marks the 25th who worked with co-op management grades to help community agencies That’s right, folks. Operation Round anniversary of Operation Round Up. in 2004 to establish the program and carry out missions. They now have ta- Up (ORU) and the Cotton Electric The program is established in 252 is now Cotton’s vice president of mar- bles for sorting, computers for track- Charitable Foundation (CECF) have electric co-ops. All that spare change keting. ing, refurbished vinyl fl oors and roofs been making a difference in southwest has added up to several hundred mil- “The Cotton board of trustees gra- that don’t leak. Oklahoma for 10 years. lion dollars in assistance to charitable ciously approved the program, and ORU funds have put food in back- When introduced to Cotton Elec- causes around the country. I’m proud of what we have accom- packs, baskets and bellies of school- tric members in 2004, the concept of Locally, CECF has issued 343 plished over the past 10 years.” children, senior citizens and many Operation Round Up was already 15 grants and has distributed more than The variety of grants issued over the others who are nutritionally insecure. years old, having started at Palmetto three-quarters of a million dollars in past 10 years is remarkable. Amounts See Decade, Page 6 May the good things of life be yours in abundance, not only at Thanksgiving but throughout the coming year. The Board of Trustees and Employees of Cotton Electric Cooperative

Power Cost Adjustment Calculated October 2014 Temperature Extremes Did You Know? Corrected September 2014 Temperatures Day High Low Avg. Day High Low Avg. Cotton Electric offi ces Day High Low Avg. Day High Low Avg. The power cost adjust- 1 96 70 83 16 92 45 69 1 102 76 89 16 91 70 81 2 85 56 71 17 82 60 71 will be closed Thurs- 2 100 77 89 17 94 70 82 ment (PCA) applied to day, Nov. 27, and Friday, bills mailed after Nov. 1 is 3 74 43 59 18 76 52 64 3 99 76 88 18 86 70 78 4 81 39 60 19 74 55 65 Nov. 28, for the Thanks- 4 99 73 86 19 90 67 79 $0.01073 per kWh. 5 90 47 69 20 84 53 69 giving holiday. Emer- 5 97 69 83 20 90 71 81 6 92 60 76 21 83 54 69 6 69 63 66 21 94 67 81 gency calls will be an- On a member’s aver- 7 99 57 78 22 78 52 65 7 85 64 75 22 84 62 73 swered at 580-875-3351 age bill of 1500 kilowatt 8 92 59 76 23 81 61 71 8 93 68 81 23 86 57 72 9 92 69 81 24 88 55 72 or 800-522-3520. 9 100 73 87 24 86 60 73 hours (kWh), this will 10 82 53 68 25 92 53 73 10 96 71 84 25 87 57 72 amount to a charge of 11 63 48 56 26 91 52 72 11 80 66 73 26 87 55 71 The December issue $16.10 on the November 12 82 43 63 27 88 59 74 12 69 55 62 27 87 64 76 of The Current should bill. 13 68 53 61 28 75 47 61 13 68 51 60 28 87 59 73 14 76 46 61 29 75 37 56 arrive in mailboxes on 14 77 59 68 29 88 58 73 15 80 44 62 30 81 43 62 Dec. 15, 2014. 15 88 68 78 30 91 63 77 Source: srh.noaa.gov/oun/ 31 63 41 52 Source: srh.noaa.gov/oun/ Average Daily High: 82 Average Daily Low: 52 Average Daily High: 88 Average Daily Low: 65 Page 2 Current News November 17, 2014 Leadership group soldiers for a day During November, we make it a priority to refl ect on the many bless- MEMBERSHIP MATTERS ings bestowed upon us and to observe Veterans Day. We are very fortunate By Jennifer Meason to live in the great state of Oklahoma We were introduced to our drill ser- men and women, all of whom have and enjoy the freedoms we have as geants from the 1-31st Field Artillery volunteered to serve our country, are Americans. A recent experience has Battalion for our “basic training” and exceptional. expanded my view of these freedoms were transported to the barracks. We The rest of the day was non-stop, and the young men and women who jumped headfi rst into an introduction consisting of issues briefs, a convoy serve our country. to the mental and physical rigors that demonstration and live fi re exercises. I have the privilege of joining 50 new recruits encounter. Our hosts did We stopped briefl y for a fi eld lunch outstanding individuals from across an excellent job of training the Lead- of MRE’s (meals ready to eat) and our great state in the 2014-15 Lead- ership Oklahoma program. Over the ership group – the majority of whom returned to Post for simulator demon- next year, we will discuss social, envi- are inexperienced civilians – and dem- strations and discussions focusing on ronmental and economic issues facing onstrating how to transform “civilian the potential effects of sequestration Oklahoma. volunteers into disciplined, motivated to the military’s budget. Decked out in military gear during Our most recent session was held at and fi t soldiers.” The day quickly came to an end as recent Leadership Oklahoma activi- Lawton-Fort Sill. The primary focus Lights out came early due to our we observed the Retreat Ceremony ties, Jennifer Meason said of the was the impact of military installa- 0500 wake-up call for physical train- and learned more about Fort Sill’s experience, “I have a lot of respect tions in our state and the challenges ing with the soldiers. This experience unique history at the Old Post Quad- for the soldiers who wear this gear facing our military. The Lawton-Fort was the highlight of the weekend for rangle. History buffs should defi nitely and a lot more in the fi eld. Those Sill planning committee developed a me. A few of my classmates and I place the Fort Sill National Historic vests and plates are heavy!” joined a graduating unit for their Mo- Landmark and Museum on their must- dynamic and in-depth program for our the men and women who serve our class. Kudos to all who participated rale Run. Running alongside the sol- see list. country. However, this session forever from our surrounding communities. diers as they sang their cadences fi lled We moved the next day to my alma deepened my appreciation for the sac- After a reception and performance our hearts with pride. I wish I could mater Cameron University. After tak- by the Field Artillery Half Section and begin every morning with a run like ing a moment to digest the experi- rifi ces made in order to keep us safe. Costello’s Own Bagpipe Corps, we met that one. ence, we had the opportunity to dis- Many thanks to our veterans, mili- our hosts for the weekend, the 434th We also had the opportunity to eat cuss what we had learned. Overall, we tary and civil service personnel and Field Artillery Brigade. The brigade’s breakfast with the soldiers and speak agreed this experience was phenom- the families who keep the home-fi res motto is “Service with Pride” and the with them about their experiences enal. Growing up in the Lawton-Fort burning. We are indebted to you, and soldiers exemplifi ed that motto. during basic training. These young Sill community, I have always valued your cooperative thanks you. Keep holidays happy using these cooking safety tips The kitchen is the heart of the home. ▪ Remember to clean the exhaust Sadly, it’s also where two out of ev- hood and duct over your stove on a ery fi ve home fi res start. Many home regular basis. fi res occur during what’s supposed to ▪ Keep the cooking area around the be the happiest time of the year – the stove and oven clear of combustibles, holidays. such as towels, napkins and pothold- Thanksgiving, Christmas and ers. Christmas Eve hold a tradition of ▪ Always wear short or close-fi tting cooking, and safety should always sleeves when cooking. Loose clothing be considered in the kitchen. As we can catch fi re. embark on the holiday season, Cot- ▪ To protect from spills and burns, ton Electric and the Electrical Safety use the back burners and turn the pot Foundation International (ESFI) urge handles in, away from reaching hands. you to use these simple safety tips to ▪ Locate all appliances away from identify and correct potential kitchen the sink. hazards: ▪ Plug countertop appliances into ▪ Never leave cooking equipment ground fault circuit interrupter unattended, and always remember to (GFCI)-protected outlets. turn off burners if you have to leave ▪ Keep appliance cords away from the room. hot surfaces like the range or toaster. ▪ Supervise the little ones closely in ▪ Unplug the toaster and other coun- the kitchen. Make sure children stay at tertop appliances when not in use. least three feet away from all cooking ▪ Be sure to turn off all appliances appliances. when cooking is completed. ▪ Prevent potential fi res by making For more important safety tips to sure your stovetop and oven are clean keep you and your family safe this and free of grease, dust and spilled holiday season and throughout the food. year, visit www.esfi .org. The Current Published Monthly at Walters, Oklahoma By Cotton Electric Cooperative, Inc. Warren Langford ...... CEO To save energy this month, try lowering your water Jennifer Meason .....Vice President of Marketing heating costs. Water heating accounts for 14 to 25 Karen Kaley ...... Editor percent of the energy you consume. Turn the water Jennifer Kriz ...... Display Advertising heater’s temperature to the warm setting, which is Cotton Electric Cooperative, Inc. around 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This will save energy Board of Trustees – and help you save on your monthly bill. Tim McCary, Chattanooga, President Source: U.S. Department of Energy Ronnie Bohot, Hastings, Vice President Ken Layn, Marlow, Sec./Treas. Thomas J. Jones Jr., Duncan Charles Spencer, Elgin September 2014 Operating Stats Marvin Scherler, Walters 2014 2013 Dewayne High, Walters Total Amount Billed/Accrued $6,064,782 $5,501,766 Shan Files, Velma Brian DeMarcus, Meers Cost of Purchased Power 4,436,102 3,884,762 Mission Statement Taxes 128,486 112,862 Our mission is to be Total Operating Expense Per Mile 1,169 1,097 “Cotton Electric Current” (USPS #134-020) the leader in providing is published monthly by: Cotton Electric Co-op, the most reliable and Average Farm and Residential Bill 144 138 226 North Broadway, Walters, OK 73572 innovative electric Average Farm and Residential kWh 1,248 1,330 Periodicals Postage paid at system, with afford- Total Meters Billed (farm, residential) 18,280 18,113 Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-9998 able rates, through the Miles Energized 5,148 5,128 positive, enthusiastic Density Per Mile 3.55 3.53 Postmaster Send #3579 To The Cotton Current and professional use New Service Connects YTD 270 282 of its resources and 226 North Broadway people. Services Retired 125 155 Walters, OK 73572 November 17, 2014 Current News Page 3 Photo of the Month

If you would like your community event listed in the December issue, please submit information by Dec. 1 by calling 580-875-4259 or send an email to [email protected].

Stephens County hosts Rising Star Stephens County Fairgrounds will host the 13th annual Rising Stars of Calf Roping, a premier event featur- ing more than 500 of the most talent- ed ropers in the nation. Activities will take place Nov. 27 through 30. Thursday opens at 8 a.m. with 12 It’s the time of year for parades, and Under Tie-Down. All-Star Calf tree lightings and special musi- Roping begins at 3 p.m. A Thanksgiv- cal presentations. Holiday events ing meal will be served all day. are planned throughout the Cotton Friday’s activities begin at 8 a.m. Electric service area. See a listing of with 12 and Under Breakaway. The Holiday Happenings on Page 3 of 13-15 Tie-Down begins around 2 p.m. our special Holiday Guide. Saturday starts with 13-15 Break- Performances are at Dec. 5-7 and away at 8 a.m., with 19 & Under Girls Dec. 11-14 in the John Denny Play- Breakaway set to begin around 2 p.m. house, 1316 NW Bell Avenue. Cowboy Church service begins at For information, visit LCT-OK.org 8:30 a.m. Sunday, and 16-19 Tie- or call 580-355-1600. Down follows at 9:30 a.m. For information, visit Rising- Aequalis tour features two homes StarsCalfRoping.com. Two homes will be featured in the CTAC presents Bryan White annual Aequalis Christmas Open House Tour from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 Chisholm Trail Arts Council pres- in Duncan. ents Lawton native Bryan White at Featured stops include the home Cotton Electric member Trudy Knight submitted this photo in 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Simmons Cen- of Paul and Susan Scott, 4505 Cop- ter. our Veterans-themed contest. This photo of SP4 Regg K. “Pat” perwood. This home is located in the Patterson was taken June 6, 1970, in Vietnam. He served as a White has charted 17 singles on Bill- Hickory Hills Addition, 7/10 mile LRRP/sniper in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne. Trudy said, “Pat board’s Country Charts, had six num- west of U.S. 81 Highway on Camel- ber one singles, two platinum records back Road. and I spent 14 years, 4 months, and 6 days together before he and two gold records. His duet with The home of Lance and Staci Strick- lost his battle with Agent Orange-related lupus on Jan 6, 2011.” Shania Twain on “From This Mo- land also hosts the Elf & Co. Sweet Thank you, Pat, for your service, and thank you, Trudy, for shar- ment On” made it to number four on Shoppe and Marketplace, offering ing the photo. Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. White has homemade baked goods and gift se- Enter your “best shot” in our Photo of the Month contest. garnered several awards, including a lections. The home is three miles east Theme for December is Holiday. Entries can be emailed to info@ Grammy, a CMA Horizon Award, and of U.S. 81 on the south side of the cottonelectric.com or mailed to The Current, 226 N. Broadway, an ACM Top Male Vocalist award. road at 284851 East Camelback. Walters, OK 73572. Winners will receive a Cotton Electric prize Tickets are available at Chisholm- Tickets for the tour can be purchased package of CEC goodies. TrailArts.com; the CTAC offi ce, 810 in advance from any Aequalis member West Walnut; or at the box offi ce. Call or at The Loft, The Ginger Jar, Sumac 580-252-4160 or visit the website for Trading Company or Dear Friends in more information. Duncan. Tickets can be purchased at either of the featured houses on the Christmas Bazaar in Duncan day of the event. High School Crafts, baked goods, Christian ar- ticles, gifts and books are some of Dahlia home tour is Dec. 13 Juniors: the goodies to be found at the Christ- Walters Dahlia Garden Club is mak- mas Bazaar hosted by Assumption ing plans for a Christmas Home Tour Catholic Church in Duncan. Christ- set for Dec. 13. This is the third year Win an all- mas shoppers won’t want to miss this the group has hosted the event, which event from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 7. to 7 p.m. Dec. 6, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tour features four homes in Cot- expense paid Dec. 7 at 711 W. Hickory. ton County. Maps will be available at There will be a concession full of the fi rst stop on the tour, Cotton Coun- tasty treats for hungry shoppers. ty Drug, 631 E. Missouri in Walters. “trip of a lifetime” There will be refreshments and a bake LCT presents ‘The Game’s Afoot’ sale. Lawton Community Theatre’s sec- Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 to Washington D.C. ond offering of the season features at the door. Tickets can be purchased danger and hilarity in “The Game’s at Cotton County Drugs, Buzzin’ Afoot.” Renowned for his portrayal of Around Flowers or from any Dahlia Travel with other Sherlock Homes, 1930s star William Garden Club member. teens from across Gillette assumes the role of the great For information, call tour chairman detective offstage when a weekend of MaryAnn Holman at 580-875-3720 or Oklahoma on the revelry becomes the setting for a real- club president Melanie Spence at 580- life mystery. 483-9712. Rural Electric Youth Tour is for June 12-18, 2015 Eighth-Graders! Join us at the beautifullC Canyon CCamp near HiHinton, where h you’ll experience the exciting world of rural electricity. May 26-29, 2015

Volleyball, Swimming and Hiking Safety Demonstrations Operate a Cooperative Trivia Contest Check with your English teacher or counselor for details, or call us at Call 580-875-3351 for details. 580-875-3351 Page 4 Current News November 17, 2014 Law man Doolin keeps co-op on the straight and narrow By Karen Kaley Cotton Electric members Spotlight who have attended district and annual meetings may have Bill Doolin noticed a gentleman seated annual meetings since then, way the co-op conducts busi- behind the podium, often in he has been present for 93 dis- ness. To that end, Doolin said, quiet discussions with the co- trict meetings. Of all of those everyone at the co-op, from op’s CEO or trustees. He rare- meetings, none was as event- the CEO on down, will do all ly addresses the members, but ful as the fi rst. they can to solve members’ he is always there. “That fi rst district meet- problems. That’s our Bill Doolin, mak- ing was in Geronimo,” he re- “Cotton’s trustees are truly ing sure the meeting is carried called. “Members showed up dedicated to reasonable rates out well. in busloads. A quorum was and top-grade maintenance. Cotton Electric Cooperative present, and I was tasked with I am here to facilitate that in is a business that is owned responsibility of providing any way I can legally contrib- and democratically controlled parliamentary procedure.” ute.” by the people who use it, the Doolin described the quo- During trustee meetings, members. Members gather rum system as the only feature Doolin carries out his primary from time to time to conduct wholly unique to the coopera- duty as attorney for the board. offi cial cooperative business. tive business model. A quo- “When the co-op needs le- Aside from the annual rum is the minimum number gal guidance or research, the membership meeting, there of members that must be pres- board generally turns to me,” are triennial district meetings ent at any business meeting to he said. Bill Doolin and his wife, Linda, at Cotton’s annual meeting. and monthly meetings of the make the proceedings of that He has worked alongside nine members serving as the meeting valid. fi ve co-op managers dur- of Texas, who really champi- good for the communities co-op’s board of trustees. Cotton Electric bylaws de- ing his tenure, each having a oned the rural electric cause they serve beyond keeping the These are important meet- fi ne a quorum as 5 percent of different style that suited the and brought it to fruition.” lights on. ings, where members can the members in a district for times. It’s his opinion the co- The Lawton resident is not “Co-ops increase the medi- actively participate in set- those meetings and 5 percent op board has chosen manag- a co-op member, but Doolin an income of rural communi- ting policies and making de- of the entire membership for ers well. is probably more knowledge- ties. Their economic function cisions. The weight of those annual meetings. Doolin ex- “There was no bad guidance able about the co-op’s history contributes to the well-being decisions can be such that it plained that means at least 5 from any of them.” and intricacies than most. He of communities. is essential for the meetings percent of the members have Early in his service to the pointed out Cotton Electric “They offer good pay for an to be carried out according to to care enough to want to co-op, Doolin was encour- has more miles of power line honest day’s work.” co-op bylaws. make a change. It keeps very aged to attend legal seminars than the combined cities of Doolin’s work for the co-op That’s where Doolin comes small turnouts from determin- run by Bill Crisp, who Doo- Muskogee and Lawton. is in addition to his solo civil in. He’s the fellow seen more ing very big outcomes. lin described as “the absolute He said power rates in Okla- practice, which he is scaling than heard, sitting near the Doolin said there have been godfather of proper co-op at- homa are among the lowest in back. front. During district meet- very few instances during his torney ethics and solutions.” the nation. Doolin said that “From 1971 to the present, ings, he quietly guides chair- time with the co-op when a These annual sessions even though there is a differ- I have put in my time. So I’m men and secretaries through quorum was present for a dis- helped Doolin get a sense of ence between Cotton’s rates going to phase back to just their roles. During annual trict meeting. how co-ops work from a le- and the state’s investor-owned giving advice.” meetings, he observes regis- “At all but one that fi elded gal perspective. He learned a utilities (IOUs), the co-op’s However, he plans to remain tration of members and veri- a quorum – that fi rst one – the lot about the genesis of rural rates are lower than other co- just as active with the co-op. fi es the presence of a quorum. incumbent was re-elected.” electric programs during the ops and lower than a number “Over all, it’s been quite a The co-op board hired Doo- He feels that will be the case 1930s and points out that co- of IOUs in the U.S. ride in the co-op business and lin to serve as its attorney in as long as the cooperative ops owe a lot to “Congressio- Doolin pointed out that ru- I intend to stay for as long as March 1983. In addition to 31 members are satisfi ed with the nal godfather Sam Rayburn ral electric cooperatives are they will let me.”

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(Many organizations now post these the stock yourself. duction based on the charitable group’s rewarding experience — for everyone. November 17, 2014 Current News Page 5 Johnson & Johnson Locksmith & Door Co., Inc. 10% discount on services. Mention card before parts are ordered New service line, location, name ...... same security experts By Karen Kaley With the move came the It’s been more than three name change, which serves years since Johnson & John- two purposes. Johnson and son Locksmith was featured Johnson Locksmith and Door as the Co-op Connections Co., Inc. adds the new product partner in The Current. A lot line and smooths the way for has happened since April future changes. 2011 – new location, new The business has always name, new service line – and offered security doors, but it’s time for an update. through the years, potential In the past couple of years, customers would ask about owners Anthony and Chear- automated doors, too. “We lene Johnson moved the shop identifi ed a need in southwest across the street and down two Oklahoma,” Anthony said, blocks to its location at 1913 “so we got the training, ex- NW Cache Road in Lawton. panded the service we offer Gun safes and security gadgets are among the many items found in the showroom at Anthony stands in the middle and added Door to our name. Johnson & Johnson Locksmith & Door Co., Inc. at 1913 NW Cache in Lawton. Anthony of the expanded showroom “We offer no-touch doors, Johnson said the new location is his dream facility. and calls it his dream facility. the type that slide or swing, This is truly a family busi- As an example, Big Ant “Most times, the mom is “This place encompasses and can be handicap-operat- ness. In addition to Little Ant said, “Take a picture of your panicked. First thing they do everything we do. It has a ed. We provide installation, as senior technician, brother- keys. If you lose a key we can when doors open, is grab the beautiful large showroom service and repair.” in-law, Earl Glover IV is shop make a new one from the pho- child, hug them and cry. serving as a nice waiting area That’s in addition to a wide manager and road technician. to, as long as it’s not a high- “That’s reward enough, the for our customers. There’s variety of security devices Gary Culhane, locksmith and security key.” satisfaction of seeing that plenty of room in the tech- that includes keys of all colors all-around technician. That tip also carries a cau- embracing moment. I can’t nicians’ work areas, and we and sizes, locks, reinforced Another son, Aundre’, man- tion: Don’t leave your keys charge for that.” had no trouble fi lling up extra doors, keypads, surveillance ages the shop’s digital pres- laying around for someone To reach Johnson and John- room in the back.” cameras, safes, padlocks, key ence on Facebook and Twit- else to take a picture. son Locksmith and Door, the He gives credit for the show- tags, deadbolts and stun guns. ter where they offer security He said they don’t charge numbers to remember are room’s handsome appearance The other part of the name tips for homes and businesses. for those bits of advice. An- easy: 355-KEYS, 353-KEYS to Chearlene, who now serves change has to do with incor- They also have a website: other free service involves or 355-DOOR. the business as a chief operat- poration, a business move http://jjlocksmithok.com. releasing small children from Cotton Electric members ing offi cer, overseeing human which, among other things, Security tips are an impor- locked cars, which Anthony should mention their Co-op resources and bookkeeping. will help with the gradual tant part of what the experts said happens at least once a Connections card when they She also carries the very transfer of operations to the at Johnson and Johnson Lock- week. fi rst contact Johnson and important role of Nana, keep- Johnsons’ son, Anthony. The smith and Door offer. “We of- “When we get a call like Johnson Locksmith to get a ing an eye on grandkids after father and son are also known fer professional, honest advice that, we drop what we’re do- 10 percent discount on all ser- school. The new location in- as “Big Ant” and “Little Ant” on security. Because of that, ing and go, even if we have to vices. Please mention the card cludes a space just for them. when clarity is needed. we have return customers.” close the shop. before any parts are ordered.

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CECF service fulfi lls a passion BARKER’S By Karen Kaley When the board gathers, each As with many adventures in application is discussed thor- Trailer Parts volunteerism, it all started with a oughly and with care. :H6HUYLFH$OO0DMRU%UDQGV 2I(OHFWULF 3RUWDEOH:HOGHUV question: Would you like to help? “We want to be good stewards Cache, OK :DUUDQW\6HUYLFH3DUWV Carly Douglass got that call of the members’ money and make 580-429-3822  nearly eight years ago from Cot- decisions the members will agree ZZZZHOGHUUHSDLUFRP ton Electric Trustee Charles Spen- with,” Douglass said. Jimmy Barker, Owner HPDLOZHOGUUSU#VEFJOREDOQHW cer. Today, she is the senior-most “We try to spread the funds out volunteer on the Cotton Electric as much as we can. We look for Charitable Foundation (CECF) breadth of impact, how many SHOWMAN’S CHOICE board of directors. members a grant will help or how FOR ALL YOUR HORSE TACK The board consists of fi ve indi- big a difference it will make in an & SHOW SUPPLY NEEDS. viduals: Cotton Electric’s CEO, individual’s life. HOURS MON-FRI 8:00-5:30 Carly Douglass has served on sitting president of the board “We have made grants for many SAT 10:00-2:00 the Cotton Electric Charitable of trustees and three directors, types of reasons to many types of 1205 SW SHERIDAN RD Foundation board since March each representing three of the organizations: structural, feeding, LAWTON, OK 73505 2007. co-op’s nine districts. The cur- volunteer fi re departments, hospi- 580-355-7469 rent makeup of the CECF board rounded up to the nearest dollar. tals … FIND US ON FACEBOOK! is CEO Warren Langford, Board A contribution was as little as “The grants that mean the most President Tim McCary and Di- zero and as large as 99 cents with to me,” Douglass said, “are those rectors Danny Marlett, Douglass the average being about 50 cents. going to individuals. I am so HOLT ELECTRIC and Carter Waid. The directors In total: $6,367.41. glad CECF can help people with Over 30 yEARS eXPERIENCE are volunteers, serving as CECF When the CECF board meets handicaps, providing a means for president, vice president and sec- again in mid-December, it will some things able-bodied people 5HVLGHQWLDO (VWLPDWHV &RPPHUFLDO 5HPRGHOLQJ retary/treasurer, respectively. consider grant applications re- take for granted.” ,QGXVWULDO 1HZ&RQVWUXFWLRQ Douglass said that is a good ceived by Dec. 3. The funds they She continued, “I’m also proud KRXU6HUYLFH mix. “Having fi ve on the board will have to distribute will include of the contributions to volunteer means there are four other voices the accumulated September, Oc- fi re departments. The key word when we look at applications.” tober and November contribu- there is volunteer.  32%R[ 6WHUOLQJ2. /LF2. When she agreed to serve on tions along with donations from “They help so many people. the CECF board, Douglass was other sources. And, who knows? I may be the like many other Cotton Electric “It is a tremendous amount that next one who needs them.” members: She participated in helps a lot of people,” Douglass The retired administrative as- Lawton Meat Operation Round Up and didn’t said. sistant also volunteers at the Sol- think much about her monthly While contributing to ORU dier’s Closet on Fort Sill and at contribution. is simple, the task of the CECF Crossroads Baptist Church. But, Processing She was surprised to discover board takes a bit of work. Cotton she said, “CECF is my favorite the power of a few cents from Electric staff prepares and deliv- volunteer activity. It’s my passion her membership combined with a ers packets to each board mem- to help people.” 353-6448 few cents from many, many other ber a week in advance. This gives She offered praise for Cotton members. “I didn’t realize how them time to read through and Electric members, for their part Custom Butchering much the members contribute ev- consider each application. in making ORU and CECF a suc- ery quarter.” Douglass said she looks at them cess and had a fi nal message: and Processing In October 2014, slightly more one by one, and “if the requestor is “If you need help, let us know. than 13,000 Cotton Electric in my district, I call them and ask Please apply and let us consider In Business Since 1911 members had their power bills more questions about the need.” your application.” (formerly Lud Mieling)

Download CECF grant applications at CottonElectric.com. 603 East “F” - Lawton, OK Deadline for fourth-quarter 2014 grant applications is Dec. 3. (Across Street from Sears Service Center) Operation Round Up is a voluntary program and members may opt out at any time by calling or sending a letter or email stating the account holder’s name, account number and the request to be removed. A Touch of Decade of giving touches many lives Contineud from Page One “CECF has touched so many lives and improved Food pantries and senior centers have sturdy cold the quality of life for our members,” Meason said. Hand Painted Furniture, Home Decor, storage and carts and dollies to move and sort cases Contributions to the fund are tiny, less than a dol- BlissJewelry and MORE... of food. lar a month. Meason said the impact is worth every Schools have used ORU funds to buy books and penny. We Are Relocating! electronic tablets, to pour sidewalks and set up “Seeing the smile on a recipient’s face is price- New sales each week from now til learning labs. Lighting is more effi cient and re- less.” December15! search materials are enhanced. It has all been possible because of support and “Like” Us On Facebook To Keep Up Volunteer fi re departments have purchased air participation of Cotton’s members. The opt-out pro- With All Our New sales each week. tanks, radios, Jaws of Life and bunker gear with gram is automatic for every member unless he or ORU funds. Trucks have been updated and outfi t- she requests otherwise, and very few have. In Octo- Ashlie Magby ted with new hoses and nozzles. ber, more than 13,000 Cotton Electric members had MassageM Therapyy Youth from Velma to Chattanooga and many their power bills rounded up to the nearest dollar. 580-641-2275 points in between have better playgrounds and ade- When the CECF board meets again in December, Thurs & Fri. 10am-6pm 213 W Main Saturday 10am-3pm quate school supplies. Teens have materials to help it will have several grant applications to consider. Marlow, OK 580-658-9026 with decision-making and ways to celebrate reach- Distributions are likely to push the 10-year total ing goals. over the $800,000 mark. Public safety has been enhanced with the installa- “I can’t wait to see the day we reach over a mil- Receive 50/50 savings tion of numerous automated external defi brillators lion,” Meason said. with Santa Rosa. in the area, ambulances outfi tted with equipment At the current rate of generosity, she won’t have During November and December, receive 50 and call centers supported. to wait long. percent off standard installation fees when you sign up for new television, telephone or 81&20)257$%/(" Internet service. Additionally, SRTC will 'RHV\RXUKRPHKDYHDQ\RIWKHVHV\PSWRPV" give you a $50 Visa gift card to put towards your ‰ 5RRPVWKDWJHWWRRKRWRUWRRFROG" ‰ 'XVWEXLOGXSZLWKLQGD\VRIGXVWLQJ" holiday shopping! Sign- ‰ +LJKXWLOLW\ELOOV" ‰ 3UREOHPVZLWK\RXUV\VWHPVLQFHLW¶VEHHQ up and save today! ‰ 7KHUPRVWDWZDUVZLWK\RXUVSRXVH" LQVWDOOHG" Promotion valid through November ‰ +LJKKXPLGLW\LQVXPPHU" ‰ $Q\RQHZLWKDOOHUJLHVRUDVWKPD" 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. Some restrictions may apply. Services where ‰ +RXVHMXVWQHYHUVHHPVFRPIRUWDEOH" ‰ $&VWDUWVDQGVWRSVIUHTXHQWO\RUUXQVDOO available. Up to three connections 50 ‰ 7KHUHGRHVQ¶WVHHPWREHHQRXJKDLUÀRZ" WKHWLPHDQGKRXVHLVVWLOOQRWFRRO" percent off, additional connections $20 each.

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McDorman, Laura M Rhodes, Georgette Taylor, James D McGee, Jessie M Rice, Francis Taylor, Jimmy Cotton Electric seeks addresses McGill, Calvin J Richardson, Debbie Terry, Floyd A McHenry, J Richardson, John Thele, Jerry E McLain, Don Richardson, Joyce Thomas, Carolyn for returned capital credit checks McLain, Donald Richardson, Paris Thomas, Charles McLaughlin, Steve Rindal, Corrine Thomas, Leta Capital credit checks amounting to est known valid address for the member. McMahan, E Roach, Kenneth Thomas, Rebecca J $300,000 were issued recently to people Checks addressed to members listed here McMasters, Jesse K Roberts, Christine L Thomasson, Betty J and businesses listed here. were returned to the cooperative because McVay, Johnny c Roberts, Curtis S Thompson, Charley A refund of capital credits demonstrates of incorrect or insufficient addresses. Meaders, R Robison, Chris L Thompson, Shonda L how a not-for-profit electric cooperative Cotton Electric Cooperative needs Medley, Howard Robinson, E Thorton, Curtis Mefford, Donald J Rodriquez, Pat Tillman, Lee R works. Annually, money over and above help finding the people listed here. If you the cost of operations and other neces- Menchaca, Jesus Rogalski, Richard J Tinney, Tricia see a name on the list that you recognize Michel, Leo F Rojas, Patricia Tipton, Joey M sary expenses and reserves is declared and if you have information about a cur- Miller, Bobby W Romine, Charles R Todd, Jackie margins. When the board of trustees de- rent address, please call 580-875-3351 or Miller, Joe Rose, Charlie C Toumbs, Sam D termines that a portion of those margins Miller, Kenneth Ross, Robert B Townsend, Oliver H can be refunded, members who contrib- e-mail [email protected]. Mills, Robert L Rothell, Joe D Trotter, Steve B uted to those margins receive a share. TO CLAIM A CAPITAL CREDIT Millsap, Hubert D Rowe, Bill Truitt, Dave A share of the capital credits was al- CHECK, WE REQUIRE A SOCIAL Mitchell, Ronald D Rudd, Lynn Turner, Daniele located among active and inactive mem- SECURITY NUMBER TO VERIFY Mize, Dorothy A Rue, Barney Turner, David M bers and a check was mailed to the lat- Miller, Johnnie L Rue, Pete Turner, Frank THE MEMBER’S IDENTITY. Mitcham, Mark Rupe, Keith L Turnipseed, Mike Moody, Donald L Rush, Frank Cochrane Jr, James M Giebel, Gary D Jones, Robert J U A Moore, Francis D Ulmer, David L Aaron, Jack Cofer, Bill Giertz, Lorraine Jorgensen, David R S Moore, Robert L Saenz, David Underwood, C L Ainsworth, Crystal Cofer, Jimmy D Gilbert, Wayne P Justman, Melissa Morales, Guadalupe Sadongei, Patricia Underwood, James D Aldridge, Joe M Coleman, Jannie Gilman, Michael K Morgan, Dee Sage, Charles A Urbanowicz, Nancy R Alexander Jr, Charles Coleman, Pat A Gilbert, L Kearbey, Robert Morgan, Willard R Sanders, Eugene D Urbina, Ivonne E Allen, Cathy A Collings, Doy E Gipson, Billie J Keck, Pat D Morris, Mollie H Sanders, Sandra K Allen, Jeffrey Collins, J C Glass, Charles H V Keeter, Lonnie B Morrow, Connie F Sanner, Kourtney Allen, Tommy D Conant, Roger Golden, Shirley S Van Doren, Nicol Kelley, J D Morrow, Fred Saupitty, Leo Almendarez, Carrie Condit, Michael R Goode, Rachael Van Etten, Phyllis A Kempton, Wayne C Morrow, Mamie E Schettler, Johnie Ambrose, M Conne, Belinda K Goodrich, Jerry Valentine, Scott Kelley, Ken W Morton, Rickie L Scifres, Terry A Anderson, A Cook, Gregory D Gorman, Julian Vanlandingham, W Keune, Larry K Moss, K B Schlumberger, Well Archer, Ted R Cooke III, Robert R Goulding, Tammy Vanoven, James L Killgore, Warren W Mullen, Donna R Schrader, Durward W Arledge, Alta Cookson, Tom W Graham, Claudia Valez, Juan R Kilgore, Evelyn Muckelrath, Brettl Schwartz, Francis Arnett, Truman R Cooper, William A Gray, Hildegard Vardell, Mike Kinder, Angelia G Murphy, Mark Schweizer, Edwin Ashworth, William W Copass, Gary M Green, Jerry A Venegoni, John King, T J Schwichteber, Rustan Ast, David Cope, Denise Green, Mavis N N Vest, Evalyn J Kohout, Maggie B Nalley, Clayton A Scruggs, Joyce Auble, Ronald E Copeland, M V Griffi th, Charles R Villarreal, Regelio L Koonce, Calvin E Navorska, Sherri Seaton, Charles E Auld, Debra S Cornstubble, Tommy D Griner, John A Villegas, Juan Kramer, Lester L Nease, George I Seifried, James Austin, Ola Cortes, Tom Grudziecki, Dan J Vincent, Sandy Kuntz, Andrew T Neely, O L Self, Nathan Averitt, Ita Cotton, Edmond H Guerrero, Dawn Vosburgh, V L Kuykendall, Jim Nelson, Paul D Settle, Troy L Ayres, Larry Couch, Stacey A Gunn, Elsie I W Coulson, Dennis C Guthrie, Everett L Nelson, Sandra R Shaw, Carol S Wade, Tonie P B Covington, Michael L Guyear, Harold Lambert, Jason S Nelson, Tina Shoemaker, Kendall Badgero, Amanda Wahnee, Mycol L Crawford, William S Landers, Jenice Nettle, Linda A Schults, Raymond Bain, Amber H Ward, Hazel I Crow, Bonnie J Lane, Rhonda G Neugebauer, Shawn Sierra, Leopaldo Ballou, Lynn Hackler, Stephen Welever, Debbie L Crow, Jackie G Lanfair, Ira C Newman, Christine Silverhorn, James F Banford, Austin Halbrooks, Jerrod A Wall, Ernest B Crow, Teresa S Lankford, Mike Newman, Wayne D Simon, James E Baker, Robert L Halligan, Edward M Wall, Kenny W Cunningham, Colin Lavin, Ken C Newsom, Robert J Simon, Lutha Barker, Sarah Halye, Michelle Wallace, Alfred Cunningham, Nick Lawrence, Edgar Nickell, Shirley Simmons, Byron R Barnes, T E Ham, Betty A Lawson, Michael A Nightingale, Gary L Skelton, Kendell Wallace, Barbara E Barrett, Carmen D Hamilton, B Lee, Patrice L Slaughter, Guy Walling, John H Barry, Viola J Dahl, Shirley J Hamlett, Bob L O Walton, Juanita Lee, Timothy C Odell, James L Slayton, Sheila Bartels, Elizabeth Dailey, Ivan E Hance, Kenneth L Watson, Hardie Leroy, Kellee Orf, Ronnie Slaon, Kim Basler, Steve Dailey, Raymond P Hardisty, S Watson, Jack Letsinger, Bernice Ortiz, Edwin A Smith, A Bates, Charles Daniel, Royce L Hardzog, Dale Watson, Rex Lewis, John Ortiz, Miguel Smith, Billy D Beck, Frederick S Davenport, Charlotte Hare, Cliff J Waugh, Chris Lichtl, Paul Osborne, Ted J Smith, C E Beene, James E Davis, Brian M Halbert, Jeffi e A Wauqua, Johnnie Liehr, Jeremy W Owings, Winnie F Smith, Danny E Bell, Andrew I Davis, Don M Hancock, Jerry D Lindsey, Paula K Smith, Gary Waever, Henry Bench, Jerry Davis, Herman L Hanza, Justine M Linton, Dale J P Smith, Jay R Webb, Doyle Bernard, Ena Davis, James T Harris, Ben Linville, Jerry D Pace, James Smith, Tracy Weger, Jackie L Bevers, Gladys Davis, John L Hart, Paula K Lippold, Kyle Parker, J Snell, David Welborn, Amy Bigboy, Lena M Davis, Kathy Harvey, B J Lister, Stanley E Parker, Jerime L Snider, Dana M Welden, Roberta L Bishop, Nancy A Daws, Ben B Hawkins, Kenn W Littlejohn, Richard D Patton, R Snyder, Patricia A Weger, J W Blake, Lenny A De Board, Dallas Hawkins, Larry C Litton, Wanda F Payne, Walter Solie, Burl J Wells, Dennis L Blalock, Bill Dehart, Anthony L Hay, Ernest R Lively, Michael A Pearson, James L Southerland, W Wells, Lauranett Blanton, Melissa L Delonais, Gail Heald, Rosemary Lloyd, Wayne R Peck, J D Sparrow, James Wheeler, Glen R Bingham, Tamara Denney, Roger D Heath, Jarrell Locke, Janice M Penick, Cara M Spears, Heather Wheeler, Myron C Bohannon, Bob Denny, W Hemphill, Mahlon E Long, Frank Pennington, James L Speir, Vernon Whisehunt, Sue Boles, John Dennis, O Henderson, Jerry L Lopp, Bobby Pennington, Ralph Spence, Loyd White, Colin Bowers, Stacey Deroy, Leo P Henricks, Reba M Loring, C A Pennington, Raun Spicer, Robert White, Mike Bowles, Shirley E Dewey, W Henry, Betty L Love, H H Pepper, Teresa P Spivey-Ellis, Edith Whitman, Leroy Bradshaw, J Dix, Bobby Hennessee, Patrick A Loveless, Paul Perez, Craig Springer, Barbara Whitten, Jeremiah Brashears, L B Dixon, Jeremy Hettiger, Dawn Ludwig, Robert J Perkins, Brenda Staggs, Cleland Whittington, Hoyt Brewer, Paul Dixon, Lee Hewitt, Elmer D Lumbert, Patricia A Perrotta, James Stamps, Bill Wiedeman, Billy J Brewer, Ray A Dodd, Lloyd Hicks, Robert S Lund, Krystal Peters, James S Standifer, Theresa D Wiggins, Donna L Bridgers, Lyndol Dossey, Chris L Hile, Ron Lyles, Virgil Petsch, John Stanley, Bob S Wiliams, Geraldine I Bright, William H Doty, Duane Hill, Eugene Pfl ug, Sheila F Willis, E S M Stapp, Jewell B Brown, Floyd W Dudark, Robert C Hlavaty, Jody Picody, Lily Steeples, Randy R Willis, D M Maberry, Bill Brown, Roy A Duggins, Walter Holder, Eunice Pickle, Andrew Stehley, William Wilson, Dennis J Macias, Tamrah J Brown, Warren K Dyer, Archie Holley, Vida S Pierce, Jason Steffen, Eugene R Wilson, Loran Madden, Thomas W Browning, Clifton L Dyer, Jacquline L Hollinshead, R W Poage, Andy C Stephens, Darrell Wilson, Ray Mahaffey, Evelyn M Browning, William Dziewa, Thomas C Holman, Brad H Poage, Ericka J Sternadel, George J Winters, Toni Major, Lois A Bryant, Becky Holmes, Dorothy R Pointer, Aldon R Stewart, Allene Wiygul, Elaine R E Mann, Randy D Bryant, Ramona J Holt, Alfred Pool, Dodge Stiewert, Leo Wofford, William P Earl, Todd T Mansel, J Buckner, Kerry D Honeycutt, Verna D Pool, Edsel Stoll, Scott A Wolfe, Janet Eastus, M Marin, Hilario Burge, Grace A Hood, Jason Porter, Glen Stover, Lahoma J Wood, Nicole Edgar, John P Marlow, Jamie Burnett, Clabe Hood, Jenifer Porter, Randall S Stover, Pamela D Woolley, Gene I Edmonson, 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