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Bird watchers gather at Red Slough WMA glimpse of their favorite birds.


hey arrive every spring, coming from far and near to alight at the wildlife


mecca that is McCurtain County’s Red Slough Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Not birds (although they’re sure to be there) but bird watchers. This year, bird fans flock to the area May 5-8 for the Red Slough Birding Convention. According to the McCurtain County Chamber of Commerce, a sponsor of the event, registrants arrive from California, Arizona, Colorado and even Maine, to catch a


They don’t create much of a flap while they’re here, but organizers say they do enjoy local restaurants and lodging, and prove, once again, that Red Slough WMA is valuable in more ways than one.


Red Slough will be closed to the public during the convention to give convention attendees the best viewing opportunities. It is otherwise open to the public, who are welcome to walk in and enjoy several viewing platforms.


The Red Slough encompasses 5,814 acres, and is considered one of the premier bird viewing locations in the U.S., with thousands of unusual species stopping by for a rest along their migratory journey. The area is also teeming with dragonflies, butterflies, native plants, reptiles and other wildlife—even American alligators.


For more details on the Red Slough Birding Convention, please visit www. redsloughconvention.com.


New loan terms makes safety affordable Get an in-ground storm shelter!


loan program to offer financing for up to 72 months at 6 percent interest.


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CEC storm shelters loans are available to members with a good payment history who have belonged to the co-op for at least one year. Payments will appear as a separate charge on your monthly electric bill.


Loans cover the purchase price, delivery and installation costs. The storm shelters are manufactured by Hausner Construction in Durant. The six-foot by eight-foot structures are made of 6,000 psi concrete reinforced with steel rebar and fiber. Shelters come with double handrail on steps, gas operated door closer, eight-inch wind turbine for ventilation, and a six-inch vent.


For details on CEC financing, please call 800-780-6486, ext. 207. For details on the storm shelter, visit www. gohausner.com, or call 888-924-6988.


f you’ve considered an in-ground storm shelter, but worried that you wouldn’t be able afford it, your electric co-op has a deal for you. Choctaw Electric Cooperative is extending its storm shelter


Area


Antlers Atoka


Battiest Bethel


Approx. Price


$2825.00 $2825.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00


Broken Bow $2925.00 Boswell Clayton


$2775.00 $2925.00


Eagletown $2950.00 Farris


$2825.00


Ft. Towson $2850.00 Garvin Grant


Haworth Hugo Idabel


Nashoba Pickens Rattan


$2875.00 $2825.00 $2925.00 $2800.00 $2875.00 $2900.00 2975.00 $2850.00


Smithville $3000.00 Soper


Valliant


$2775.00 $2875.00


Approx. Mo. Payment 36 months


$85.94 $85.94 $91.27 $91.27 $88.98 $84.42 $88.98 $89.74 $85.95 $86.70 $87.46 $85.95 $88.98 $85.18 $87.46 $88.22 $90.51 $86.70 $91.27 $84.42 $87.46


Approx. Mo. Payment 48 months


$66.35 $66.35 $70.46 $70.46 $69.69 $65.17 $68.69 $69.28 $66.35 $66.93 $67.52 $66.35 $68.69 $65.76 $67.52 $68.11 $69.87 $66.93 $70.46 $65.17 $67.52


Approx. Mo. Payment 60 months


$54.62 $54.62 $58.00 $58.00 $56.55 $53.17 $56.55 $57.03 $54.62 $55.10 $55.58 $54.62 $56.55 $54.13 $55.58 $56.07 $57.52 $55.10 $58.00 $53.65 $55.58


Approx. Mo. Payment 72 months


$46.82 $46.82 $49.72 $49.72 $48.48 $45.99 $48.48 $48.89 $46.82 $47.23 $47.65 $46.82 $48.48 $46.40 $47.65 $48.06 $49.30 $47.23 $49.72 $45.99 $47.65


CEC


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