April 2016

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CURRENT LIGHT

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West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. P.O. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440-0127

Utility Poles & Car Accidents ISSUE APRIL

2016

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL

66, NO 4

Knowing what to do can save your life

(page 10-11)

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

You can call now and purchase this size ad for ONLY $350.00/month. Reach over 21,000 local residences.

COLOR ads catch more attention!!!

Call (850) 263-3231

Hwy. 77 Bingo, Inc. Located across the street from Graceville High School

Open 7 Days a Week • Must Be 18 Years Old to Play • Stocked Deli Sessions Start at 7:30 Nightly • Quarter Games Before & After Session • Paper Only - No Machines

COME OUT & JOIN THE FUN! Monday-Thursday: 2:30 - 11:00, Friday: 2:30 - 12:00, Saturday: 11:30-12:00 & Sunday: 1:30-11:00 Friday’s session plays all $250’s • Wednesday Wear Hwy. 77 T-Shirt & Receive a Free Six Pack

www.hwy77bingo.com

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Your Power Works Because They Do!

...pg. 3

Join Us April 23 For Annual Meeting/ ...pg. 5 Member Appreciation Day WFEC Offers Remote Pay Locations

...pg. 6

Is Solar Right for You? ...pg. 14 Local Classifieds

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Attention Members:

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 66, NO 4

Current Light Flashes is the official voice of West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., a member-owned Touchstone Energy® cooperative serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. It is published and printed in-house monthly in the Graceville office as a service to the Co-op’s members.

Periodicals postage is paid at Graceville, Fla.

WFEC Board of Directors

www.VOTEBEV.com • (850) 933-6476

B A CBKu i lW O O D S dings and Truss LLC.

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

24x48x10 • Installed

Available Any Size x clude Ta Prices In tion! a & Install

$4,295

John C.

Myron

PATRICK

HUDSON

District 3 / Vice President

District 9 / President

West Florida Electric Right of Way Clearing Crews will be cutting & trimming right of ways in the following area(s) during the month of

APRIL Alford & Pittman

Add $300 for color

**Prices are for galvalume metal, color metal available for slightly more, call for a free estimate. Prices are for AG kits only, this price does not include engineered drawings or any extra bracing, rebar or permit fees. Special pricing limited to a 75 mile radius of Chipley, FL. Prices subject to change w/o notice. Permitting NOT included.

When right-of-way (ROW) crews are trimming in your area, there may be several days between ROW cutting & clean-up crews due to inclement weather, equipment failure or other unforeseen circumstances.

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“If You’ve Called the Rest • Now Call The BE

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

New Construction, Re-Roof, Additions & Repairs Shingle • Metal & More!

Over 21 Years Professional Experience

Sidney Hall 850.569.2021 850.526.8441

5 Years Labor Warranty • Licensed & Insured

# CBC1260614 • # CCC1330769 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service Serving Northwest Florida!

Surplus & Salvage of Chipley (850) 638-7353

1600 Hwy. 90 • Chipley, FL 32428

Pole Barn Kits

All kits come with galvalume metal. Painted metal is an additional charge. Installation available. Other sizes available upon request.

24x24 - $1,799 24x36 - $1,999 24x48 - $2,699 24x60 - $3,099 32x36 - $2,699 32x48 - $3,399 32x60 - $4,099

Large Selection of Carpet, Vinyl Flooring, Laminate, Remnants in Stock!

Metal Roofing (Panels Cut to Length) Galvalume: $1.30/ft

Painted: $1.89/ft

F R E E E S T I M AT E S !

Joe E.

Ellis

RONE

NICHOLS

District 8 / Secretary-Treasurer

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John

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District 4

District 2

6” Seamless Gutters Call for Estimates

(850) 693-4127 A. C.

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

OWENS

MILES

customgutterworks.com

Brown Funeral Home 1068 Main Street • Chipley

www.brownfh.net

Frank E.

Randy

BONDURANT

BUSH

Attorney

District 7

(850) 638-4010

Owner: Don Brown L.F.D. Ryan Brown L.F.D. Brandon Wilkes L.F.D.

Before, During & After...

We’ll be there in your time of need with the experience and compassion you deserve.

Russell

DUNAWAY

Executive VP/CEO

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Traditional Services Pre-Planning Services Serving the families in Chipley and the surrounding area since 1966.

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

You can call now and purchase this ad size for ONLY $125.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

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Community Calendar (cont.)

FREE Older hot tub, new motor, new pump, new heater, good condition, electrical problem; 703-9134.

THANK YOU

An Evening of Cabaret Friday, April 22; 6:00 p.m.

Chipola, Center for the Arts Theatre Enjoy the taste of a sweet dessert & the sounds of selected Chipola voice, piano and instrumental majors as they perform their sophomore recitals. The public is invited to this ticketed event. Limited seating is available by reservation only.

Tickets are $15 on may be purchased in the box office after April 4. Contact 718-2420 for more information.

Spring Stock, a Festival of Music, Fashion & Savings Saturday, April 23 VF Outlet, Graceville All day event featuring a 20 percent discount in all stores, modeling, trivia, and more! Everyone is invited to come out for the savings and music throughout the day.

The family of Robert S. Snellgrove would like to thank Hospice and all of our family and friends for the prayers, food, visits and phone calls made. He 7th Annual Custom Knife Show & Sale is always in our hearts. May God Saturday, April 23; 8:00-2:00 p.m.

17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Road, Blountstown bless you all!

This event will showcase many vendors and craftsmanship in the art knife-making.

Southern knife makers will be at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement to show and sell knives. $5 donation per person. There will also be a demonstration John Butler on making knives at the Settlement’s Blacksmith Shop at 9:00 a.m.

Beulah Land HEALTH FOODS

Natural Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Grains, Personal Care Products 4198B Lafayette St., Marianna • 482-8511

Notification Statement

Notice is hereby given that the West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Board of Trustees regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, unless special circumstances warrant a change.

Main Business and Publications Offices 5282 Peanut Road Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 (850) 263-3231 or 1-800-342-7400 Subscription Rate Cooperative members, $2.50 per year Non-members, $6.00 per year Change of Address Notices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Current Light Flashes P. O. Box 127 Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 DISCLAIMER: Although paid advertisements may appear in West Florida Electric (WFEC) publications in print, online, or in other electronic formats, WFEC does not endorse the advertised product, service, or company, nor any of the claims made by the advertisement. WFEC reserves the right to edit or refuse to publish any advertisement.

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Your Power Works Because They Do! April 11 is Lineman Appreciation Day

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merica’s electric cooperatives have designated the second Monday of April as National Lineman Appreciation Day. On April 11, 2016, West Florida Electric Cooperative will honor the dedicated men who often work in challenging conditions to keep the lights on. We proudly recognize all electric linemen for the services they perform around the clock in dangerous conditions to keep the power flowing and protect the public’s safety. 97977001 “Our line workers are the first responders on our electric distribution system and they work on extremely high-voltage lines,” said Russell Dunaway, Executive Vice President & CEO. “Conditions can be dangerous, but they are committed to providing reliable service for our members.”

Twenty-nine men maintain 4,525 miles of line in West Florida Electric’s four-county service territory.

West Florida Electric invites members to take a moment and thank a lineman for the work they do. Use #thankalineman to show your support for the men who light our lives.

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Animals/Livestock Baby chicks & bunnies; 209-0910.

18-year-old AQHA Palomino broodmare; 24-year-old AQHA black stallion, both bloodlines have AQHA hall of fame members; 547-2563.

2-year-old 3/4 Red Angus 1/4 Limousin bull; 16 month old Brangus bull, low birth weights, $3,000 each; 836-4665.

Sunland Center 2nd Annual “Art in the Park” Show Saturday, May 7, 2016; 10:00 a.m. – noon Sunland Environmental Park, Marianna This art show will showcase artwork produced by residents & staff of Sunland in Marianna. For more information call, 482-9281.

Beginner’s Pressure Canning Class Thursday, May 12; 6:00-9:30 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Hwy. 90, Bonifay Learn the basics of pressure canning by canning vegetables. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Canner gauge testing also will be available – bring canner lid with gauge. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108, or the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265.

Panhandle Watermelon Festival Pageant Friday, June 10 & Saturday, June 11; 6:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley The 60th Annual pageant entry fee is $60 with an additional $10 fee for the photogenic competition (limit of one photo per contestant). Proceeds benefit the Panhandle Watermelon Festival. This is an open pageant. Applications available at Bush Paint & Supply, Cook’s Discount Drug & Washington County AgExtension office. Applications and entry fees due by May 20. Admission to the pageant is $5 and children under 3 are free. For more information, contact Teresa Bush at 263-4744 or 263-3072 or Melissa Miles at 260-4323.

200-Amp Power Pole $269.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95 Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Vote to Keep

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc. Contact Rick at 526-2183 or Anthony Register at 547-5600 Toll Free (888) 593-3415 Day or Night

Eugene Alford

Local Telephone Prefixes

WFEC District 2 Trustee

Experience Makes

a

Difference!

Reminder! Ballots were mailed March 24. Please return BEFORE April 13.

Thank you, Eugene

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Delivery & Installation Available

Jason Blanton, WFEC Journeyman Lineman

ISSUE APRIL 2016

Paid Pol. Adv. Paid for & Approved by Eugene Alford

Alford 579 Altha 762 Bascom/Malone 569 Blountstown 674, 237 Bonifay 547 Caryville 548 Chipley 638, 415 Cottondale 352 Graceville 263

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

Grand Ridge 592 Greenwood 594 Marianna 482, 526 Ponce de Leon 836 Sneads 593 Sunny Hills 773 Vernon 535 Westville 956

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Antiques/Collectibles Antiques, antiques, antiques; 573-1360, for appointment.

Please Vote & Re-elect

John Clayton Patrick

for WFEC Trustee, District 3 • Fair - Dependable - Honest • Lifelong Jackson County Resident Serving Members as a Cattle Buyer for Over 30 Years Board Trustee Since 2000

Antique dining table w/6 chairs, 2 leafs, from 70s, heavy, all wood, very good condition, $200 OBO; 638-8182 or 768-2443.

Barbie doll, dated 1992, good condition, 36” tall, with clothing. Good condition, $35.

263-5301.

Appliances GE gas stove, $200 OBO; 727-992-1376.

Pd. Pol. Adv. paid for & approved by John Clayton Patrick

J.D. Owens Carpet & Ceramic Outlet Will Save You Money Every Day!

CONCRETE PAVERS Beautiful & Durable For Pool Deck, Patios & Driveways 6x6, 6x12, 8x8, 12x12, Hexagon, Cobble, Bishops Hat & Interlocking in a Variety of Colors Starting at $2.95 sq. ft. www.specblockusa.com

Clothing

Hwy. 90 East, Marianna • 850-526-3619

Southern Belle wedding gown w/hoop, size 10, $800; 718-1023.

L & D Upholstery • Furniture • Auto • Marine • ATV • Canvas

1401 N. Waukeshaw Ave. Bonifay, FL 32425

Louie Pettis

(850) 547-0075 (850) 516-1227 William Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc. • Refrigeration • Heating & Cooling • Ice Machines • Residential/Commercial

License Number: CMC1250499

For Service Call: (850) 263-3427 or Cell: (850) 326-0330

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Gate-Way Security Systems

Deter theft & add security to your home or property at home or away with an automatic gate opener.

Residential or farm applications available.

Installation, Sales, Service & Accessories Call your area GTO dealer for a quote today!

Morris Earnest 850.849.6199 LiftMaster • GTO • Mighty Mule For more information please visit- www.a1-gates.com

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

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Wanted (cont.)

16th Annual Folk Life Days Friday, April 8 & Saturday, April 9; 9:30-2:00 p.m.

17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Road, Blountstown Join us for quilting demonstrations, butter churning, hay rides, spinning and even more activities. For more information, call 674-2777 or email lisa@panhandlepioneer.us.

License plates from any state, mainly Florida, prior to 1980; old motorcycles or parts, prior to 1960; 557-7030, Greg.

DIY Personal Care Products Class Thursday, April 14; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Hwy. 90, Bonifay Join us to learn about health & beauty aids you can make at home. We’ll cover how to make your own hair care products, deodorants, lip balms, skin care products & more. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108, or the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265.

NFREC Beef & Forage Field Day Thursday, April 15; 8:30-2:30 p.m.

NFREC Beef Unit, Hwy. 162 Greenwood Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. followed by the program at 9:00 a.m. This field day will inform producers about the latest developments in reducing nitrogen inputs in livestock systems, how to plan for summer forages, impacts of Bahia grass on soil health, pre-weaning management for healthy calves, and the impact of record keeping and culling on herd profitability. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with scientists about the latest developments in winter forages, ongoing cattle management & nutrition experiments. More details are available at http://nfrec.ifas.ufl.edu or by contacting Tina Gwin, 526-1614/tpgwin@ufl.edu.

Building a Basic Pantry/Cooking with Preserved Foods Class Tuesday, April 19, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

New Hope United Methodist Church, 4531 Hwy. 79, Vernon Learn how to set up a basic, well-equipped pantry & ways to use preserved foods in everyday meals. Registration fee is $5 & includes class materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Extension Office, 850-638-6265, or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108.

CLF Free Ad Policy (Limited to one ad per household) WFEC publishes free classified ads in the Current Light Flashes as a service to its members. The following limitations apply: 1) Ads must be 20 words or less and must be legible, with an active electric account number at the top. 2) Ads exceeding 20 words are subject to elimination. 3) Submit ads to the Graceville office by the 5th of the month to appear in the following month’s issue. (Example: An ad arriving

by Jan. 5 will appear in the Feb. CLF) 4) Ads for services & businesses are not free. Service businesses include, but are not limited to, pet or livestock breeders or stud services, rentals, baby-sitting, etc. 5) Any buying or selling on a regular basis will be considered a business. On-going garage sales & the sale of similar items on a repeated basis do not qualify for free advertising. 6) WFEC may refuse to publish any ad. 7) You may submit your ad online at www.westflorida.coop.

WFEC will not accept ads over the phone.

ISSUE APRIL 2016

Horses; ponies; mules; 592-2494.

Bomann Fencing

Agricultural Fencing/Satisfaction Guaranteed For all your fencing needs call

(850) 547-3772 or (850) 768-0641

D West Florida Turf SO SOCentipede • St. Augustine • 419 Bermuda D Centipede Seed

On the FarmDelivered or Installed 850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385 Est. 1980

CLF Free Ad Form Please Type or Print Neatly.

Name Acct. # St. Address/P.O. Box City Phone #

For Sale • Wanted • Free • Thank You • Lost (circle one)

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Vehicles (cont.)

F U L LY I N S U R E D

1988 Jeep Comanche hunting truck, lifted, 32 inch road tires, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, $1500; 272-2542.

• TREE REMOVAL • CHIPPER • 15 TON CRANE • PRUNING & TRIMMING • AERIAL TRUCK

• F R E E E S T I M AT E S

A Cut Above

TREE SERVICE

• BOBCAT WORK • HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL • STUMP REMOVAL • STUMP GRINDING

LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

BUS: (850)415-1217

CELL: (850)573-1270

WANTED Horses; mules; ponies; 569-5511.

Hunting land, to lease for 2016-2017 season, in or near Jackson Co., references available; 557-3711.

Sportsman digital cabinet incubator; 209-0910.

Used T-posts, 6-7 foot long, will pull if necessary; 263-0730.

Join Us April 23 for the Annual Meeting/ Member Appreciation Day

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t’s time for WFEC’s Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day! The board of trustees and employees invite all members to join us at the Graceville Civic Center (5224 Brown Street) on Saturday, April 23 from 8:00 a.m. until noon.

Many activities have been planned for members throughout the day including a health fair with screenings for blood sugar and blood pressure.

(Note:* For the most accurate results, participants should fast for at least eight hours prior to taking these tests). Representatives from Eye Center South will conduct vision exams and Covenant Hospice will also be on hand to share information about home health and end of life care. Some of the other activities include electrical safety demonstrations and displays from the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, quilting demonstrations and more.

Pony rides, train rides, face painting and other children’s activities will also take place throughout the day. 96113001 Entertainment for the day will be The Watsons from Cottondale, Florida. They are a six-piece band that sings old Southern Bluegrass Gospel music. John Watson, plays flat top and sings lead. Fred Watson plays lead flat top and sings harmony as well as lead vocals. Judy Cutchins sings harmony while James Fowler plays bass, Mike Sapp plays banjo and Stevie Elam plays mandolin. You can often find members of the band playing at several local Hardee’s restaurants during the week.

Don’t miss the co-op’s annual meeting where the results of this year’s trustee election for districts 2 and 3 will be announced. There will also be door prizes, registration gifts and good food to round out the day. We hope to see you there!

How to get there:

Honey bee swarms, to remove; 326-1966.

Home/Farm Counter table w/6 chairs, dark finish, “Branson” series from Badcock, perfect condition, $300; 209-1157.

Bush hog, needs wheel, $400; 260-5896.

Four-piece bedroom suite; pine armoire; vintage blue desk; antique buffet; couch; chaise; chairs; 447-0336.

Peanut hay, 4x5 rolls, $30/roll; 5x5 rolls, $35/roll; 557-2538.

Rye grass hay, 4’x5’ round bales, great for horses/livestock, $35/bale; 849-0948, call or text.

Chicken waterers & feeders; incubator with egg turner; quail racks; 3 mineral holders; 956-5089.

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel

Efficient & portable bandsaw can cut your trees into lumber on your site with minimal sawdust waste.

Call now to purchase this size ad for ONLY $84.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

638-7105

(850) 638-0790 Fax: (850) 638-8069

Surveying/GIS/Utilities • ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys • As-built Surveys • Boundary Surveys • Construction Layout Surveys • Design Surveys • Route Surveys • Foundation Surveys

• GPS Field Data Collection • Hydrographic Surveys • Legal Descriptions • Mean High Water Survey • Plats • Plot Plans • ROW Surveying & Mapping • Topographic Survey

(850) 263-3231

southeasternsurveying.com

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Miscellaneous Mounted elk, 8 + 7 points, excellent condition; mounted black bear, almost 6.5’ standing; White Fallow deer, neck & shoulder; long horn steer, almost 6.5’ long; 703-282-5339.

WFEC Offers Several Remote Pay Locations

W

est Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) has several convenient locations for you to pay your electric bill other than our offices.

8x8 shed with loft & porch, Bills must be paid $1,500; 8x8 country cottage on or before the due playhouse, $800, you move; date at these off-site 209-4695. locations, which include Regions Bank and People’s South Bank branches in several locations in our service area. 64449002 Silver, some 5 oz. & 10 oz.

The Regions branch locations are in Blountstown and Marianna. WFEC silver bars, only $3.50 over spot members who make payments at one of these locations must be a Regions price per ounce; 415-0851.

Bank account holder and must pay with a Regions check. Members who make payments in the night drop at Regions must adhere to the same rules.

Mulberry trees; loquat trees; Members must have their current payment coupon and may pay no less than the full amount of the bill. Late payments will not be accepted at these aloe plants; $2-$7; 535-2215. locations.

The People’s South Bank payment locations include Chipley, Books, Debbie Macomber, Nora Greenwood, Malone, Marianna, Sneads and Blountstown. People’s South Roberts & others; 535-2957, will accept payment from any West Florida Electric member, regardless of after 12:00 p.m. whether or not they are a People’s South customer. The WFEC member may make payments with cash or check and may use the night drop.

Total Gym w/attachments, $250 Members must have their current payment coupon and pay no less than the full amount of the bill. Late payments will also not be accepted at these OBO; 547-3258. locations.

For more information about off-site payment locations call one of our Blueberry; mayhaw; mulberry; district offices or visit our website at www.westflorida.coop.

native plum; fig; chinquapin plants in 6” to 8” pots; 674-4708.

HAY

Glen Scott

Stump Grinding Best Service

Best Prices

For Sale

$30/per 4x5’ roll • Barn kept • Net Wrapped

850.258.1246 850.535.1006

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

Vernon, Florida

Brown

Pump Repair

638-9355 or 638-7739 Southpoint

Contracting

Blake Martin

Adam’s Tree Service, llc Family Owned and Operated with 20 Years Experience

850-326-3865

bmartin@southpointcontracting.com website: www.southpointcontracting.com

All Types of Roofing Commercial & Residential

Tree Removal / Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming / Pruning Bobcat Work • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates

(850) 547-5001 or (850) 596-8767

Company License Number: RC29027563

Vehicles (cont.)

2004 Chrysler Sebring convertible, 124,864 miles, new engine, fuel pump, radiator, brakes; 1997 4WD Z-71 GMC truck; 547-9157.

1982 International truck, with grain bed dump, DT-466 diesel engine, new rear tires, add on air conditioner, $8,000 OBO; 334-796-4316 or 592-2577.

1996 Ford Mustang GT, 5-speed, all new tires/rims, road ready, 170,000 miles, like new; 272-7096.

2001 Firebird, 3.8L V6, 103,000 miles, white, T-Tops, automatic, leather interior, power doors/ windows, CD/DVD/MP3, 10” Punch subs, $6,000; 768-2038.

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service What’s in YOUR Water?

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner

Call now to purchase this ad size for ONLY $56.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Home: (850) 535-1121 Office: (850) 535-9952 Cell: (850) 260-2204

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

Call (850) 263-3231

J & S Land Clearing NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!

Clark’s Well Drilling & Pump Repair 850.592.5451 or 850.482.1669 Give us a call for all your well drilling & pump repair needs

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EXCAVATION • TREE REMOVAL STUMP REMOVAL • LAND CLEARING GRADING • BACKHOE WORK

Regions Bank & People’s South Bank in Marianna are just two of the remote payment locations available for WFEC members.

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Jamie Alday LICENSED & INSURED • 850-899-0059

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Pickwick Window Cleaning Residential/Commercial/Store Fronts

Ryan Pickwick - Owner

Call Today for a FREE Estimate! Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Proudly Serving Bonifay & Surrounding Areas! Commercial Pressure Washing Now Available!!

Licensed & Insured

(850) 726-0509

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

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Recreational Vehicles (cont.)

18’, 1998 Astro bass boat w/150 Mercury motor, brand new trolling motor, Garmin GPS system, $7,500 firm; 545-4907.

Is Solar the Correct “Green Power” Choice for You?

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s solar generation becomes more popular, West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) members who want to invest in solar or another renewable energy source, need to know about WFEC’s net metering program.

West Florida Electric is a proponent of solar and other renewable energy options. We’d actually like to expound on this commitment by saying that we support clean, safe, reliable Xtreme boat, Mercury 50 hp, and affordable 4-stroke, aluminum trailer, renewable energy loaded, 12 hours on rig, garage options. kept, $12,800; 547-5828.

WFEC’s net metering program allows 24’ camper, no title, for sale our members to or trade of equal value, OBO; connect up to 10 579-0104 or 557-0441. kilowatts (kW) of renewable 2006 Harley Heritage FLST, not generation. You the classic, Harley only built may also be able to sell power this model in 2006, 16,700 miles, includes 2 helmets, chaps, back to your cooperative to be gloves, travel bag, $6,000; placed onto the 232-6703, Wayne. grid at WFEC’s avoided cost (costs our power supplier, PowerSouth would otherwise have to incur to generate electricity). 53624001 The average solar array of distributed generation being net metered by Vehicles WFEC is 5kW in size and the cooperative currently has 18 systems in the net metering program. Average solar systems generate approximately 2,600 1998 Ford F-150, light blue, kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity which can be sold back to the co-op runs, good body, $2,800 OBO; each year. At an avoided cost of 5.2 cents per kWh, the average solar array 2000 tan Buick Century, runs, generates approximately $135.20 of excess power sold back to WFEC annually - this is power that is generated in excess of what is used by the $800 OBO; 352-4632. member.

It is important to know and understand that WFEC requires members who are interconnected, or net metered, to maintain at least $100,000 of liability insurance. Additionally, once the system has been installed, it must Tri-County Gas be inspected and a copy of the permit must be submitted.

S ervice , I nc .

West Florida Electric would like to remind members to always do Tri-County Gas “Home Folks S ervice , I nc . research independent of a sales person before purchasing any solar Serving Home Folks” generation system. For more information from your electric co-op, contact F A Y P N West Florida Electric by calling (800) 342-7400.

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Handcrafted Dakota 16” saddle, very good condition, used approximately 6 times, $550; 718-8158.

Hector 24 HR Service HANDY MAN SERVICE

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Commercial & Residential Use

General Landscaping Bathroom Remodeling & Flooring House Pressure Washing & Cleaning FREE Scrap Metal Removal

• 15 ton 107 ft. boom

Lic# RM0048955

850-326-6558

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

Sunny South Properties 4630 Hwy 90 Marianna, FL 32446 850.209.8039 • Fax: 850.482.7378 debbieroneysmith@embarqmail.com

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor working the Panhandle of Florida

Home Office: 638-7412

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. since

Two working lift chairs, $300 each; 956-2221.

Weslo Momentum G3.2 hybrid elliptical trainer, bike modes, good condition, $50 firm; 956-5089.

Gas-fired BBQ, with rotisserie, hasn’t been used in years, $150; small smoker, $50; 768-0190.

Mobile: 260-5438 Carpenter tools, like new,

Fred O’Neal II

excellent condition, must see, make offer; 579-9902.

1977

Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

Home: (850) 762-8387 • Cell: (850) 832-1489 AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS 20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

Great Rate Tree Service, LLC

Bush Paint & Supply

Carpet • Paint • Feed & Seed Vinyl Flooring • Ceramic Tile Free Estimates

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

Licensed & Insured

Adam Williams, Owner/Operator Hazardous Tree Removal Aerial Bucket Work Stump Grinding/Removal Trimming/Pruning Bobcat Work Small Tract Land Clearing

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing Since 1969 • Licensed & Insured

Office:

#RM0048955

TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way

10% Senior Citizen Discount

eeds

547-3696

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Miscellaneous (cont.)

850-263-8064

ISSUE APRIL 2016

• Cell:

Serving Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

850-573-1229

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

(850) 768-1734 PAGE 7

Multiple Listings Macaw bird cage, $175; show horse halter, western pleasure spur stop, $2,000; Bay mare, 15-years-old; 263-0169.

4’ box blade, $350; 8’x23’ double axle trailer frame, $800; antique sickle mower, $300; misc. tools; 535-2972.

24’ camping trailer & 1995 van to pull it with, $9,000, trailer is furnished, van has bed, TV; 547-5554.

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290 New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

New & Emergency Patients Welcome

Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker 1410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290

Cottondale • (850) 579-4863 Cell • (850) 573-1863

• Driveways • Sidewalks •House Slabs • Pool Decks • Patios • Pole Barns (Slabs & Installation)

Most Insurances Accepted

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding

Brock’s Equipment Service Real Estate (cont.)

Gibbs Concrete

Excavator, Dozer & Dump Truck Service

Licensed & Insured gibbsconcrete.com

(850) 557-0753 Lucas N. Taylor, P.A. • • • • •

Attorney at Law Estate Planning Probate Real Estate Guardianships Personal Injury

(850) 263-4861 (850) 849-0046

(850) 547-7301

Cross ties for post landscaping, corner post, $10; 55 gallon steel trash burn barrels, $10; 569-2697.

100 amp $19995 200 amp $29995

with 2-0 copper wire, ground rod & main breaker Ask about delivery

Southern Paving Mark Kriser, Owner

Make Your Life a Little Smoother

(850) 527-1964 Paving • Driveways • Parking Lots Asphault Repairs Markkriser@yahoo.com

1001 USES Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

Oxygen • Acetylene • C02 • Argon 75/25 Rods, Tips, Wire Welding Accessories We service all welding machines.

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

President

nd

Sa

Re-roof Specialist

Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs

S

• Stump Grinding Insured • Free Estimates

Alfred L. Long Bus: (850) 638-3538 Cell: (850) 326-3838

Email: alfredllong@hotmail.com

593-4455

CURRY FARMS Dozer & Excavation Work

Cla

y

Westville, Florida (New Hope)

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

Armondi Roofing, LLC

H ’ T

We Buy All Timber Products Pine & Hardwood • Poles • Logs • Pulpwood

Finch’s Welding Supply

mileage, take over payments, approximately $14,000; 263-1182.

2004 Kawasaki Nomad, 13,000 miles, $4,500; 2012 Kawasaki ill s ree ervice Classic, 3,000 miles, lots of • Tree Removal • Tree Trimming extras, $6,500; 305-962-6325.

A Company Based on Honesty & Performance

Timber Company

Recreational Vehicles

GOLF CART SALES 2000 31’ Ford Chateau motor & SERVICE home, gas, good condition, low Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

122B South Waukesha Street • Bonifay, FL 32425

Mobile Home Power Pole

Land Clearing, Pond Building, Demolition, Site Preparation, Ditch Work, Tree & Debris Removal, Sand & Top Soil

3BR/2BA home, one acre, fenced w/3-car garage, Sneads; 593-5720.

Jody Curry (850) 239-0128 Cell (850) 956-9984 Home (850) 956-2234 Office

Land Clearing • Dirt Work • Pond Digging Driveways • We Haul Dirt • House Pads

2001 Coyote hybrid camper by Sportsman, 23’ pull-behind, 28’ once beds are folded down, full kitchen/bath, heat/air, sleeps 6, $3,800; 209-3338, Kevin.

Electric scooter, no license required, needs $300 battery, holds enough charge to demonstrate, $100 as is; 260-5438.

New Roofs & All Types of Repairs

Additions • Repairs Remodels

Free Estimates

5 Year Workmanship Warranty Licensed & Insured #CCC1330359

Window Replacements Lic#: RR282811643 Owner Chris Krauser

PAGE 8

(850) 260-9019

(850) 263-4786

850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS IN D IL U B

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

B rian ’ s H eating & C ooling , I nc .

“Honesty is Job One”

Jackson Farm Well Services

Serving Washington, Jackson & Holmes Counties

• New Systems • Repair & Maintenance • Free Estimates/Second Opinions on Major Repairs

Lic. #RA0067127

(850) 547-2934

Call: (850) 573-0167 or (850) 548-4750

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE APRIL 2016

Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

PAGE 13

Real Estate (cont.)

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Red Velvet Cake Submitted by: Karla Harris

Commercial building & land, Bonifay, north of I-10 off exit 112, 1,280 square feet, city water/sewer, less than 1/2 acre of land, great location next to Cancun’s; $85,000; 258-1530.

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups plain flour 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon cocoa 1 oz. red food coloring 1 1/2 cups sugar

Frosting: 1 box powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter 8 oz. cream cheese

10 acres, cleared farm land, State Road 273, $28,500; 263-7766 or 272-7155.

Frosting: Mix sugar, butter and cream cheese. Stir in mixed pecans and coconut.

Hometown Bankers serving our hometowns

90 acres hunting land, near Ebro, access to mega-acres, water management property; 832-3123.

WATKINS PLUMBING, INC.

McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

(850) 593-0009 • 7524 Old U.S. 90 Ln., Sneads, FL

• 24 Hr. Emergency Service • Reasonable Rates • Excellent Service • Specializing in Service Repair

Licensed & Insured • Lic. # RF11067251 Serving all of Jackson & Washington Counties

(850) 263-9796

A & W Excavations Owner/Operator: Wesley Griffin

Land Clearing • Stump Removal • Pond Digging • Dirt Work • Driveways • Demolitions • Tree Removal Insured • Free Estimates

850.557.1966 PAGE 12

Coastal hay, excellent quality, stored under wrap, 5x5 roll, never been wet; canopy top for JD Gator TS, $150; 592-4798.

Blend together sugar and oil. Add eggs. Add buttermilk, red food coloring and vanilla. Add mixed dry ingredients (plain flour, cocoa, salt and soda). Bake at 350 degrees until cake layers turn loose from edge of pan. Let cool before frosting.

2004 Riverbirch DWMH, 60x26, 3BR/2BA, $28,000, must be moved; 658-4236.

2.63 acres, 3 miles east of Chattahoochee, corner of Rice Road & Hwy. 90, fenced, new culvert; 556-7033.

1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup coconut

Directions:

Country living at its finest, income property, 3 permitted structures on 8.1 acres, Zillow. com, $195,900; 415-6750, labs99999@bellsouth.net.

Nice 3BR/2BA home, 17 acres, new roof, AC, all appliances, large storage building, boat shed, $225,000; 836-2560.

1 1/2 cups oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla

Gentle trail mare; 9-year-old barrel horse; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; horse drawn wagon; black & tan coon dog; 592-2494.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Marisa Everett, Don Nowell, Sandy Spear, Wesley Whitaker, Debbie Arnold Serving Holmes, Jackson, and Washington Counties www.ffbf.com ISSUE APRIL 2016

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

PAGE 9

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Mature exotic Amaryllis bulbs, many varieties, $15 in pots; fiberglass boat & trailer plus trolling motor, 14.5’, $850; 592-8769.

Utility Poles & Car Accidents Knowing what to do can save your life

“W

hen people are involved in a car accident, Mobile basketball hoop w/new electricity is usually the last thing basketball, $100 OBO; 2-wheel on their minds,” explains Molly flower cart, $100; three P225/60 Hall, Executive Director of the Energy Education Council’s R 16 tires, $30; 594-4839.

Safe Electricity program. “We’re usually more concerned about whether anyone was injured or how badly the vehicle is damaged.

We can forget that by exiting the vehicle, we’re risking exposure to thousands of volts of electricity from downed power lines.” 93661002 If you are in an accident with a utility pole, your vehicle may be charged with electricity. If this is the case and you step out of the car, you will become the electricity’s path to the ground and could be electrocuted.

Loose wires and other equipment may be in contact with your car or near it – creating a risk for electrocution if you leave the vehicle.

While downed lines can sometimes reveal they are live by arcing and sparking with electricity, this is not always the case. Power lines do not always show signs that they are live, but they are just as lethal.

After an accident, stay in the car, and tell others to do the same. If you come upon an accident involving power lines, do not approach the accident scene. If you see someone approaching, warn them to stay away. Call 911 to notify emergency personnel and utility services. Do not leave your vehicle until a utility professional has told you it is safe to do so.

The safest place to be is almost always inside the car. The only circumstance when you should exit the vehicle is if it is on fire – and those instances are rare. If you must exit the vehicle, jump clear of it with your feet together and without touching the vehicle and the ground at the same time. Continue to “bunny hop” with your feet together to safety. Doing this will ensure that you are at only one point of contact and will not have different strengths of electric current running from one foot to another, which can be deadly.

“Properly educating young drivers about the dangers of vehicle accidents involving power lines is very important and something that I am passionate PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

about doing,” said Donnie Worley, WFEC Manager of Loss Control & Risk Management. “When a person gets their permit at age 15 they should already know what to do in that situation. I would like to encourage parents, teachers and others who have influence with new drivers to take the time to discuss the dangers downed power lines can pose. If you need help doing that, contact the cooperative and we will be happy to set up demonstrations to help raise awareness about the dangers of vehicle accidents involving power poles,” he continued. 18751003 For more electrical safety tips, visit the cooperative’s website (westflorida.coop) or SafeElectricity.org.

Efficiency Tip of the Month

Real Estate 1997 SWMH, 48’, started remodeling, 1/2 new drywall, carpet removed, peaked roof, power pole/box, refrigerator, Sneads, $6,000 firm; 593-6073.

13.5 acres, in Calhoun County, great for hunters or farmers; 762-8405.

Private, deep lakefront home, 2BR/2BA, carpet, tile, wood panel, wharf, car ports, fenced, metal roof, landscaped azaleas, paved road; 813-205-7740.

10 acres in Clarksville, cleared home site, power, stream & food plot, on well-maintained county road, 2 miles from Chipola River, $55,000; 237-1739 or 334-726-7619.

Important Dates for the 2016 Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day

Earth Day is April 22. Give back to the environment by planting a deciduous tree near

Ballots for the 2016

your home. Deciduous trees lose their leaves during the fall,

election are due back no later

allowing sunlight to warm your

than Wednesday, April 13. The

home. The extra shade during

2016 Annual Meeting/Member

summer months will keep your

Appreciation Day will be held on

home cooler and give your AC a

Saturday, April 23 at the

much needed break.

Graceville Civic Center.

ISSUE APRIL 2016

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

PAGE 11

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Mature exotic Amaryllis bulbs, many varieties, $15 in pots; fiberglass boat & trailer plus trolling motor, 14.5’, $850; 592-8769.

Utility Poles & Car Accidents Knowing what to do can save your life

“W

hen people are involved in a car accident, Mobile basketball hoop w/new electricity is usually the last thing basketball, $100 OBO; 2-wheel on their minds,” explains Molly flower cart, $100; three P225/60 Hall, Executive Director of the Energy Education Council’s R 16 tires, $30; 594-4839.

Safe Electricity program. “We’re usually more concerned about whether anyone was injured or how badly the vehicle is damaged.

We can forget that by exiting the vehicle, we’re risking exposure to thousands of volts of electricity from downed power lines.” 93661002 If you are in an accident with a utility pole, your vehicle may be charged with electricity. If this is the case and you step out of the car, you will become the electricity’s path to the ground and could be electrocuted.

Loose wires and other equipment may be in contact with your car or near it – creating a risk for electrocution if you leave the vehicle.

While downed lines can sometimes reveal they are live by arcing and sparking with electricity, this is not always the case. Power lines do not always show signs that they are live, but they are just as lethal.

After an accident, stay in the car, and tell others to do the same. If you come upon an accident involving power lines, do not approach the accident scene. If you see someone approaching, warn them to stay away. Call 911 to notify emergency personnel and utility services. Do not leave your vehicle until a utility professional has told you it is safe to do so.

The safest place to be is almost always inside the car. The only circumstance when you should exit the vehicle is if it is on fire – and those instances are rare. If you must exit the vehicle, jump clear of it with your feet together and without touching the vehicle and the ground at the same time. Continue to “bunny hop” with your feet together to safety. Doing this will ensure that you are at only one point of contact and will not have different strengths of electric current running from one foot to another, which can be deadly.

“Properly educating young drivers about the dangers of vehicle accidents involving power lines is very important and something that I am passionate PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

about doing,” said Donnie Worley, WFEC Manager of Loss Control & Risk Management. “When a person gets their permit at age 15 they should already know what to do in that situation. I would like to encourage parents, teachers and others who have influence with new drivers to take the time to discuss the dangers downed power lines can pose. If you need help doing that, contact the cooperative and we will be happy to set up demonstrations to help raise awareness about the dangers of vehicle accidents involving power poles,” he continued. 18751003 For more electrical safety tips, visit the cooperative’s website (westflorida.coop) or SafeElectricity.org.

Efficiency Tip of the Month

Real Estate 1997 SWMH, 48’, started remodeling, 1/2 new drywall, carpet removed, peaked roof, power pole/box, refrigerator, Sneads, $6,000 firm; 593-6073.

13.5 acres, in Calhoun County, great for hunters or farmers; 762-8405.

Private, deep lakefront home, 2BR/2BA, carpet, tile, wood panel, wharf, car ports, fenced, metal roof, landscaped azaleas, paved road; 813-205-7740.

10 acres in Clarksville, cleared home site, power, stream & food plot, on well-maintained county road, 2 miles from Chipola River, $55,000; 237-1739 or 334-726-7619.

Important Dates for the 2016 Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day

Earth Day is April 22. Give back to the environment by planting a deciduous tree near

Ballots for the 2016

your home. Deciduous trees lose their leaves during the fall,

election are due back no later

allowing sunlight to warm your

than Wednesday, April 13. The

home. The extra shade during

2016 Annual Meeting/Member

summer months will keep your

Appreciation Day will be held on

home cooler and give your AC a

Saturday, April 23 at the

much needed break.

Graceville Civic Center.

ISSUE APRIL 2016

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

PAGE 11

Real Estate (cont.)

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Red Velvet Cake Submitted by: Karla Harris

Commercial building & land, Bonifay, north of I-10 off exit 112, 1,280 square feet, city water/sewer, less than 1/2 acre of land, great location next to Cancun’s; $85,000; 258-1530.

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups plain flour 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon cocoa 1 oz. red food coloring 1 1/2 cups sugar

Frosting: 1 box powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter 8 oz. cream cheese

10 acres, cleared farm land, State Road 273, $28,500; 263-7766 or 272-7155.

Frosting: Mix sugar, butter and cream cheese. Stir in mixed pecans and coconut.

Hometown Bankers serving our hometowns

90 acres hunting land, near Ebro, access to mega-acres, water management property; 832-3123.

WATKINS PLUMBING, INC.

McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

(850) 593-0009 • 7524 Old U.S. 90 Ln., Sneads, FL

• 24 Hr. Emergency Service • Reasonable Rates • Excellent Service • Specializing in Service Repair

Licensed & Insured • Lic. # RF11067251 Serving all of Jackson & Washington Counties

(850) 263-9796

A & W Excavations Owner/Operator: Wesley Griffin

Land Clearing • Stump Removal • Pond Digging • Dirt Work • Driveways • Demolitions • Tree Removal Insured • Free Estimates

850.557.1966 PAGE 12

Coastal hay, excellent quality, stored under wrap, 5x5 roll, never been wet; canopy top for JD Gator TS, $150; 592-4798.

Blend together sugar and oil. Add eggs. Add buttermilk, red food coloring and vanilla. Add mixed dry ingredients (plain flour, cocoa, salt and soda). Bake at 350 degrees until cake layers turn loose from edge of pan. Let cool before frosting.

2004 Riverbirch DWMH, 60x26, 3BR/2BA, $28,000, must be moved; 658-4236.

2.63 acres, 3 miles east of Chattahoochee, corner of Rice Road & Hwy. 90, fenced, new culvert; 556-7033.

1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup coconut

Directions:

Country living at its finest, income property, 3 permitted structures on 8.1 acres, Zillow. com, $195,900; 415-6750, labs99999@bellsouth.net.

Nice 3BR/2BA home, 17 acres, new roof, AC, all appliances, large storage building, boat shed, $225,000; 836-2560.

1 1/2 cups oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla

Gentle trail mare; 9-year-old barrel horse; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; horse drawn wagon; black & tan coon dog; 592-2494.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Marisa Everett, Don Nowell, Sandy Spear, Wesley Whitaker, Debbie Arnold Serving Holmes, Jackson, and Washington Counties www.ffbf.com ISSUE APRIL 2016

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

PAGE 9

Multiple Listings Macaw bird cage, $175; show horse halter, western pleasure spur stop, $2,000; Bay mare, 15-years-old; 263-0169.

4’ box blade, $350; 8’x23’ double axle trailer frame, $800; antique sickle mower, $300; misc. tools; 535-2972.

24’ camping trailer & 1995 van to pull it with, $9,000, trailer is furnished, van has bed, TV; 547-5554.

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290 New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

New & Emergency Patients Welcome

Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker 1410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290

Cottondale • (850) 579-4863 Cell • (850) 573-1863

• Driveways • Sidewalks •House Slabs • Pool Decks • Patios • Pole Barns (Slabs & Installation)

Most Insurances Accepted

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding

Brock’s Equipment Service Real Estate (cont.)

Gibbs Concrete

Excavator, Dozer & Dump Truck Service

Licensed & Insured gibbsconcrete.com

(850) 557-0753 Lucas N. Taylor, P.A. • • • • •

Attorney at Law Estate Planning Probate Real Estate Guardianships Personal Injury

(850) 263-4861 (850) 849-0046

(850) 547-7301

Cross ties for post landscaping, corner post, $10; 55 gallon steel trash burn barrels, $10; 569-2697.

100 amp $19995 200 amp $29995

with 2-0 copper wire, ground rod & main breaker Ask about delivery

Southern Paving Mark Kriser, Owner

Make Your Life a Little Smoother

(850) 527-1964 Paving • Driveways • Parking Lots Asphault Repairs Markkriser@yahoo.com

1001 USES Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

Oxygen • Acetylene • C02 • Argon 75/25 Rods, Tips, Wire Welding Accessories We service all welding machines.

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

President

nd

Sa

Re-roof Specialist

Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs

S

• Stump Grinding Insured • Free Estimates

Alfred L. Long Bus: (850) 638-3538 Cell: (850) 326-3838

Email: alfredllong@hotmail.com

593-4455

CURRY FARMS Dozer & Excavation Work

Cla

y

Westville, Florida (New Hope)

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

Armondi Roofing, LLC

H ’ T

We Buy All Timber Products Pine & Hardwood • Poles • Logs • Pulpwood

Finch’s Welding Supply

mileage, take over payments, approximately $14,000; 263-1182.

2004 Kawasaki Nomad, 13,000 miles, $4,500; 2012 Kawasaki ill s ree ervice Classic, 3,000 miles, lots of • Tree Removal • Tree Trimming extras, $6,500; 305-962-6325.

A Company Based on Honesty & Performance

Timber Company

Recreational Vehicles

GOLF CART SALES 2000 31’ Ford Chateau motor & SERVICE home, gas, good condition, low Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

122B South Waukesha Street • Bonifay, FL 32425

Mobile Home Power Pole

Land Clearing, Pond Building, Demolition, Site Preparation, Ditch Work, Tree & Debris Removal, Sand & Top Soil

3BR/2BA home, one acre, fenced w/3-car garage, Sneads; 593-5720.

Jody Curry (850) 239-0128 Cell (850) 956-9984 Home (850) 956-2234 Office

Land Clearing • Dirt Work • Pond Digging Driveways • We Haul Dirt • House Pads

2001 Coyote hybrid camper by Sportsman, 23’ pull-behind, 28’ once beds are folded down, full kitchen/bath, heat/air, sleeps 6, $3,800; 209-3338, Kevin.

Electric scooter, no license required, needs $300 battery, holds enough charge to demonstrate, $100 as is; 260-5438.

New Roofs & All Types of Repairs

Additions • Repairs Remodels

Free Estimates

5 Year Workmanship Warranty Licensed & Insured #CCC1330359

Window Replacements Lic#: RR282811643 Owner Chris Krauser

PAGE 8

(850) 260-9019

(850) 263-4786

850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS IN D IL U B

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

B rian ’ s H eating & C ooling , I nc .

“Honesty is Job One”

Jackson Farm Well Services

Serving Washington, Jackson & Holmes Counties

• New Systems • Repair & Maintenance • Free Estimates/Second Opinions on Major Repairs

Lic. #RA0067127

(850) 547-2934

Call: (850) 573-0167 or (850) 548-4750

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE APRIL 2016

Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

PAGE 13

Recreational Vehicles (cont.)

18’, 1998 Astro bass boat w/150 Mercury motor, brand new trolling motor, Garmin GPS system, $7,500 firm; 545-4907.

Is Solar the Correct “Green Power” Choice for You?

A

s solar generation becomes more popular, West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) members who want to invest in solar or another renewable energy source, need to know about WFEC’s net metering program.

West Florida Electric is a proponent of solar and other renewable energy options. We’d actually like to expound on this commitment by saying that we support clean, safe, reliable Xtreme boat, Mercury 50 hp, and affordable 4-stroke, aluminum trailer, renewable energy loaded, 12 hours on rig, garage options. kept, $12,800; 547-5828.

WFEC’s net metering program allows 24’ camper, no title, for sale our members to or trade of equal value, OBO; connect up to 10 579-0104 or 557-0441. kilowatts (kW) of renewable 2006 Harley Heritage FLST, not generation. You the classic, Harley only built may also be able to sell power this model in 2006, 16,700 miles, includes 2 helmets, chaps, back to your cooperative to be gloves, travel bag, $6,000; placed onto the 232-6703, Wayne. grid at WFEC’s avoided cost (costs our power supplier, PowerSouth would otherwise have to incur to generate electricity). 53624001 The average solar array of distributed generation being net metered by Vehicles WFEC is 5kW in size and the cooperative currently has 18 systems in the net metering program. Average solar systems generate approximately 2,600 1998 Ford F-150, light blue, kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity which can be sold back to the co-op runs, good body, $2,800 OBO; each year. At an avoided cost of 5.2 cents per kWh, the average solar array 2000 tan Buick Century, runs, generates approximately $135.20 of excess power sold back to WFEC annually - this is power that is generated in excess of what is used by the $800 OBO; 352-4632. member.

It is important to know and understand that WFEC requires members who are interconnected, or net metered, to maintain at least $100,000 of liability insurance. Additionally, once the system has been installed, it must Tri-County Gas be inspected and a copy of the permit must be submitted.

S ervice , I nc .

West Florida Electric would like to remind members to always do Tri-County Gas “Home Folks S ervice , I nc . research independent of a sales person before purchasing any solar Serving Home Folks” generation system. For more information from your electric co-op, contact F A Y P N West Florida Electric by calling (800) 342-7400.

415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay or

ll

our

ropane

Handcrafted Dakota 16” saddle, very good condition, used approximately 6 times, $550; 718-8158.

Hector 24 HR Service HANDY MAN SERVICE

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Commercial & Residential Use

General Landscaping Bathroom Remodeling & Flooring House Pressure Washing & Cleaning FREE Scrap Metal Removal

• 15 ton 107 ft. boom

Lic# RM0048955

850-326-6558

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

Sunny South Properties 4630 Hwy 90 Marianna, FL 32446 850.209.8039 • Fax: 850.482.7378 debbieroneysmith@embarqmail.com

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor working the Panhandle of Florida

Home Office: 638-7412

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. since

Two working lift chairs, $300 each; 956-2221.

Weslo Momentum G3.2 hybrid elliptical trainer, bike modes, good condition, $50 firm; 956-5089.

Gas-fired BBQ, with rotisserie, hasn’t been used in years, $150; small smoker, $50; 768-0190.

Mobile: 260-5438 Carpenter tools, like new,

Fred O’Neal II

excellent condition, must see, make offer; 579-9902.

1977

Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

Home: (850) 762-8387 • Cell: (850) 832-1489 AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS 20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

Great Rate Tree Service, LLC

Bush Paint & Supply

Carpet • Paint • Feed & Seed Vinyl Flooring • Ceramic Tile Free Estimates

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

Licensed & Insured

Adam Williams, Owner/Operator Hazardous Tree Removal Aerial Bucket Work Stump Grinding/Removal Trimming/Pruning Bobcat Work Small Tract Land Clearing

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing Since 1969 • Licensed & Insured

Office:

#RM0048955

TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way

10% Senior Citizen Discount

eeds

547-3696

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Miscellaneous (cont.)

850-263-8064

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• Cell:

Serving Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

850-573-1229

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

(850) 768-1734 PAGE 7

Miscellaneous Mounted elk, 8 + 7 points, excellent condition; mounted black bear, almost 6.5’ standing; White Fallow deer, neck & shoulder; long horn steer, almost 6.5’ long; 703-282-5339.

WFEC Offers Several Remote Pay Locations

W

est Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) has several convenient locations for you to pay your electric bill other than our offices.

8x8 shed with loft & porch, Bills must be paid $1,500; 8x8 country cottage on or before the due playhouse, $800, you move; date at these off-site 209-4695. locations, which include Regions Bank and People’s South Bank branches in several locations in our service area. 64449002 Silver, some 5 oz. & 10 oz.

The Regions branch locations are in Blountstown and Marianna. WFEC silver bars, only $3.50 over spot members who make payments at one of these locations must be a Regions price per ounce; 415-0851.

Bank account holder and must pay with a Regions check. Members who make payments in the night drop at Regions must adhere to the same rules.

Mulberry trees; loquat trees; Members must have their current payment coupon and may pay no less than the full amount of the bill. Late payments will not be accepted at these aloe plants; $2-$7; 535-2215. locations.

The People’s South Bank payment locations include Chipley, Books, Debbie Macomber, Nora Greenwood, Malone, Marianna, Sneads and Blountstown. People’s South Roberts & others; 535-2957, will accept payment from any West Florida Electric member, regardless of after 12:00 p.m. whether or not they are a People’s South customer. The WFEC member may make payments with cash or check and may use the night drop.

Total Gym w/attachments, $250 Members must have their current payment coupon and pay no less than the full amount of the bill. Late payments will also not be accepted at these OBO; 547-3258. locations.

For more information about off-site payment locations call one of our Blueberry; mayhaw; mulberry; district offices or visit our website at www.westflorida.coop.

native plum; fig; chinquapin plants in 6” to 8” pots; 674-4708.

HAY

Glen Scott

Stump Grinding Best Service

Best Prices

For Sale

$30/per 4x5’ roll • Barn kept • Net Wrapped

850.258.1246 850.535.1006

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

Vernon, Florida

Brown

Pump Repair

638-9355 or 638-7739 Southpoint

Contracting

Blake Martin

Adam’s Tree Service, llc Family Owned and Operated with 20 Years Experience

850-326-3865

bmartin@southpointcontracting.com website: www.southpointcontracting.com

All Types of Roofing Commercial & Residential

Tree Removal / Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming / Pruning Bobcat Work • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates

(850) 547-5001 or (850) 596-8767

Company License Number: RC29027563

Vehicles (cont.)

2004 Chrysler Sebring convertible, 124,864 miles, new engine, fuel pump, radiator, brakes; 1997 4WD Z-71 GMC truck; 547-9157.

1982 International truck, with grain bed dump, DT-466 diesel engine, new rear tires, add on air conditioner, $8,000 OBO; 334-796-4316 or 592-2577.

1996 Ford Mustang GT, 5-speed, all new tires/rims, road ready, 170,000 miles, like new; 272-7096.

2001 Firebird, 3.8L V6, 103,000 miles, white, T-Tops, automatic, leather interior, power doors/ windows, CD/DVD/MP3, 10” Punch subs, $6,000; 768-2038.

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service What’s in YOUR Water?

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner

Call now to purchase this ad size for ONLY $56.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Home: (850) 535-1121 Office: (850) 535-9952 Cell: (850) 260-2204

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

Call (850) 263-3231

J & S Land Clearing NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!

Clark’s Well Drilling & Pump Repair 850.592.5451 or 850.482.1669 Give us a call for all your well drilling & pump repair needs

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EXCAVATION • TREE REMOVAL STUMP REMOVAL • LAND CLEARING GRADING • BACKHOE WORK

Regions Bank & People’s South Bank in Marianna are just two of the remote payment locations available for WFEC members.

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Jamie Alday LICENSED & INSURED • 850-899-0059

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Pickwick Window Cleaning Residential/Commercial/Store Fronts

Ryan Pickwick - Owner

Call Today for a FREE Estimate! Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Proudly Serving Bonifay & Surrounding Areas! Commercial Pressure Washing Now Available!!

Licensed & Insured

(850) 726-0509

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

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Vehicles (cont.)

F U L LY I N S U R E D

1988 Jeep Comanche hunting truck, lifted, 32 inch road tires, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, $1500; 272-2542.

• TREE REMOVAL • CHIPPER • 15 TON CRANE • PRUNING & TRIMMING • AERIAL TRUCK

• F R E E E S T I M AT E S

A Cut Above

TREE SERVICE

• BOBCAT WORK • HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL • STUMP REMOVAL • STUMP GRINDING

LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

BUS: (850)415-1217

CELL: (850)573-1270

WANTED Horses; mules; ponies; 569-5511.

Hunting land, to lease for 2016-2017 season, in or near Jackson Co., references available; 557-3711.

Sportsman digital cabinet incubator; 209-0910.

Used T-posts, 6-7 foot long, will pull if necessary; 263-0730.

Join Us April 23 for the Annual Meeting/ Member Appreciation Day

I

t’s time for WFEC’s Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day! The board of trustees and employees invite all members to join us at the Graceville Civic Center (5224 Brown Street) on Saturday, April 23 from 8:00 a.m. until noon.

Many activities have been planned for members throughout the day including a health fair with screenings for blood sugar and blood pressure.

(Note:* For the most accurate results, participants should fast for at least eight hours prior to taking these tests). Representatives from Eye Center South will conduct vision exams and Covenant Hospice will also be on hand to share information about home health and end of life care. Some of the other activities include electrical safety demonstrations and displays from the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, quilting demonstrations and more.

Pony rides, train rides, face painting and other children’s activities will also take place throughout the day. 96113001 Entertainment for the day will be The Watsons from Cottondale, Florida. They are a six-piece band that sings old Southern Bluegrass Gospel music. John Watson, plays flat top and sings lead. Fred Watson plays lead flat top and sings harmony as well as lead vocals. Judy Cutchins sings harmony while James Fowler plays bass, Mike Sapp plays banjo and Stevie Elam plays mandolin. You can often find members of the band playing at several local Hardee’s restaurants during the week.

Don’t miss the co-op’s annual meeting where the results of this year’s trustee election for districts 2 and 3 will be announced. There will also be door prizes, registration gifts and good food to round out the day. We hope to see you there!

How to get there:

Honey bee swarms, to remove; 326-1966.

Home/Farm Counter table w/6 chairs, dark finish, “Branson” series from Badcock, perfect condition, $300; 209-1157.

Bush hog, needs wheel, $400; 260-5896.

Four-piece bedroom suite; pine armoire; vintage blue desk; antique buffet; couch; chaise; chairs; 447-0336.

Peanut hay, 4x5 rolls, $30/roll; 5x5 rolls, $35/roll; 557-2538.

Rye grass hay, 4’x5’ round bales, great for horses/livestock, $35/bale; 849-0948, call or text.

Chicken waterers & feeders; incubator with egg turner; quail racks; 3 mineral holders; 956-5089.

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel

Efficient & portable bandsaw can cut your trees into lumber on your site with minimal sawdust waste.

Call now to purchase this size ad for ONLY $84.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

638-7105

(850) 638-0790 Fax: (850) 638-8069

Surveying/GIS/Utilities • ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys • As-built Surveys • Boundary Surveys • Construction Layout Surveys • Design Surveys • Route Surveys • Foundation Surveys

• GPS Field Data Collection • Hydrographic Surveys • Legal Descriptions • Mean High Water Survey • Plats • Plot Plans • ROW Surveying & Mapping • Topographic Survey

(850) 263-3231

southeasternsurveying.com

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Antiques/Collectibles Antiques, antiques, antiques; 573-1360, for appointment.

Please Vote & Re-elect

John Clayton Patrick

for WFEC Trustee, District 3 • Fair - Dependable - Honest • Lifelong Jackson County Resident Serving Members as a Cattle Buyer for Over 30 Years Board Trustee Since 2000

Antique dining table w/6 chairs, 2 leafs, from 70s, heavy, all wood, very good condition, $200 OBO; 638-8182 or 768-2443.

Barbie doll, dated 1992, good condition, 36” tall, with clothing. Good condition, $35.

263-5301.

Appliances GE gas stove, $200 OBO; 727-992-1376.

Pd. Pol. Adv. paid for & approved by John Clayton Patrick

J.D. Owens Carpet & Ceramic Outlet Will Save You Money Every Day!

CONCRETE PAVERS Beautiful & Durable For Pool Deck, Patios & Driveways 6x6, 6x12, 8x8, 12x12, Hexagon, Cobble, Bishops Hat & Interlocking in a Variety of Colors Starting at $2.95 sq. ft. www.specblockusa.com

Clothing

Hwy. 90 East, Marianna • 850-526-3619

Southern Belle wedding gown w/hoop, size 10, $800; 718-1023.

L & D Upholstery • Furniture • Auto • Marine • ATV • Canvas

1401 N. Waukeshaw Ave. Bonifay, FL 32425

Louie Pettis

(850) 547-0075 (850) 516-1227 William Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc. • Refrigeration • Heating & Cooling • Ice Machines • Residential/Commercial

License Number: CMC1250499

For Service Call: (850) 263-3427 or Cell: (850) 326-0330

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Gate-Way Security Systems

Deter theft & add security to your home or property at home or away with an automatic gate opener.

Residential or farm applications available.

Installation, Sales, Service & Accessories Call your area GTO dealer for a quote today!

Morris Earnest 850.849.6199 LiftMaster • GTO • Mighty Mule For more information please visit- www.a1-gates.com

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

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Wanted (cont.)

16th Annual Folk Life Days Friday, April 8 & Saturday, April 9; 9:30-2:00 p.m.

17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Road, Blountstown Join us for quilting demonstrations, butter churning, hay rides, spinning and even more activities. For more information, call 674-2777 or email lisa@panhandlepioneer.us.

License plates from any state, mainly Florida, prior to 1980; old motorcycles or parts, prior to 1960; 557-7030, Greg.

DIY Personal Care Products Class Thursday, April 14; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Hwy. 90, Bonifay Join us to learn about health & beauty aids you can make at home. We’ll cover how to make your own hair care products, deodorants, lip balms, skin care products & more. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108, or the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265.

NFREC Beef & Forage Field Day Thursday, April 15; 8:30-2:30 p.m.

NFREC Beef Unit, Hwy. 162 Greenwood Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. followed by the program at 9:00 a.m. This field day will inform producers about the latest developments in reducing nitrogen inputs in livestock systems, how to plan for summer forages, impacts of Bahia grass on soil health, pre-weaning management for healthy calves, and the impact of record keeping and culling on herd profitability. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with scientists about the latest developments in winter forages, ongoing cattle management & nutrition experiments. More details are available at http://nfrec.ifas.ufl.edu or by contacting Tina Gwin, 526-1614/tpgwin@ufl.edu.

Building a Basic Pantry/Cooking with Preserved Foods Class Tuesday, April 19, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

New Hope United Methodist Church, 4531 Hwy. 79, Vernon Learn how to set up a basic, well-equipped pantry & ways to use preserved foods in everyday meals. Registration fee is $5 & includes class materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Extension Office, 850-638-6265, or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108.

CLF Free Ad Policy (Limited to one ad per household) WFEC publishes free classified ads in the Current Light Flashes as a service to its members. The following limitations apply: 1) Ads must be 20 words or less and must be legible, with an active electric account number at the top. 2) Ads exceeding 20 words are subject to elimination. 3) Submit ads to the Graceville office by the 5th of the month to appear in the following month’s issue. (Example: An ad arriving

by Jan. 5 will appear in the Feb. CLF) 4) Ads for services & businesses are not free. Service businesses include, but are not limited to, pet or livestock breeders or stud services, rentals, baby-sitting, etc. 5) Any buying or selling on a regular basis will be considered a business. On-going garage sales & the sale of similar items on a repeated basis do not qualify for free advertising. 6) WFEC may refuse to publish any ad. 7) You may submit your ad online at www.westflorida.coop.

WFEC will not accept ads over the phone.

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Horses; ponies; mules; 592-2494.

Bomann Fencing

Agricultural Fencing/Satisfaction Guaranteed For all your fencing needs call

(850) 547-3772 or (850) 768-0641

D West Florida Turf SO SOCentipede • St. Augustine • 419 Bermuda D Centipede Seed

On the FarmDelivered or Installed 850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385 Est. 1980

CLF Free Ad Form Please Type or Print Neatly.

Name Acct. # St. Address/P.O. Box City Phone #

For Sale • Wanted • Free • Thank You • Lost (circle one)

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

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FREE Older hot tub, new motor, new pump, new heater, good condition, electrical problem; 703-9134.

THANK YOU

An Evening of Cabaret Friday, April 22; 6:00 p.m.

Chipola, Center for the Arts Theatre Enjoy the taste of a sweet dessert & the sounds of selected Chipola voice, piano and instrumental majors as they perform their sophomore recitals. The public is invited to this ticketed event. Limited seating is available by reservation only.

Tickets are $15 on may be purchased in the box office after April 4. Contact 718-2420 for more information.

Spring Stock, a Festival of Music, Fashion & Savings Saturday, April 23 VF Outlet, Graceville All day event featuring a 20 percent discount in all stores, modeling, trivia, and more! Everyone is invited to come out for the savings and music throughout the day.

The family of Robert S. Snellgrove would like to thank Hospice and all of our family and friends for the prayers, food, visits and phone calls made. He 7th Annual Custom Knife Show & Sale is always in our hearts. May God Saturday, April 23; 8:00-2:00 p.m.

17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Road, Blountstown bless you all!

This event will showcase many vendors and craftsmanship in the art knife-making.

Southern knife makers will be at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement to show and sell knives. $5 donation per person. There will also be a demonstration John Butler on making knives at the Settlement’s Blacksmith Shop at 9:00 a.m.

Beulah Land HEALTH FOODS

Natural Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Grains, Personal Care Products 4198B Lafayette St., Marianna • 482-8511

Notification Statement

Notice is hereby given that the West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Board of Trustees regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, unless special circumstances warrant a change.

Main Business and Publications Offices 5282 Peanut Road Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 (850) 263-3231 or 1-800-342-7400 Subscription Rate Cooperative members, $2.50 per year Non-members, $6.00 per year Change of Address Notices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Current Light Flashes P. O. Box 127 Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 DISCLAIMER: Although paid advertisements may appear in West Florida Electric (WFEC) publications in print, online, or in other electronic formats, WFEC does not endorse the advertised product, service, or company, nor any of the claims made by the advertisement. WFEC reserves the right to edit or refuse to publish any advertisement.

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Your Power Works Because They Do! April 11 is Lineman Appreciation Day

A

merica’s electric cooperatives have designated the second Monday of April as National Lineman Appreciation Day. On April 11, 2016, West Florida Electric Cooperative will honor the dedicated men who often work in challenging conditions to keep the lights on. We proudly recognize all electric linemen for the services they perform around the clock in dangerous conditions to keep the power flowing and protect the public’s safety. 97977001 “Our line workers are the first responders on our electric distribution system and they work on extremely high-voltage lines,” said Russell Dunaway, Executive Vice President & CEO. “Conditions can be dangerous, but they are committed to providing reliable service for our members.”

Twenty-nine men maintain 4,525 miles of line in West Florida Electric’s four-county service territory.

West Florida Electric invites members to take a moment and thank a lineman for the work they do. Use #thankalineman to show your support for the men who light our lives.

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Animals/Livestock Baby chicks & bunnies; 209-0910.

18-year-old AQHA Palomino broodmare; 24-year-old AQHA black stallion, both bloodlines have AQHA hall of fame members; 547-2563.

2-year-old 3/4 Red Angus 1/4 Limousin bull; 16 month old Brangus bull, low birth weights, $3,000 each; 836-4665.

Sunland Center 2nd Annual “Art in the Park” Show Saturday, May 7, 2016; 10:00 a.m. – noon Sunland Environmental Park, Marianna This art show will showcase artwork produced by residents & staff of Sunland in Marianna. For more information call, 482-9281.

Beginner’s Pressure Canning Class Thursday, May 12; 6:00-9:30 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Hwy. 90, Bonifay Learn the basics of pressure canning by canning vegetables. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Canner gauge testing also will be available – bring canner lid with gauge. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108, or the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265.

Panhandle Watermelon Festival Pageant Friday, June 10 & Saturday, June 11; 6:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley The 60th Annual pageant entry fee is $60 with an additional $10 fee for the photogenic competition (limit of one photo per contestant). Proceeds benefit the Panhandle Watermelon Festival. This is an open pageant. Applications available at Bush Paint & Supply, Cook’s Discount Drug & Washington County AgExtension office. Applications and entry fees due by May 20. Admission to the pageant is $5 and children under 3 are free. For more information, contact Teresa Bush at 263-4744 or 263-3072 or Melissa Miles at 260-4323.

200-Amp Power Pole $269.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95 Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Vote to Keep

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc. Contact Rick at 526-2183 or Anthony Register at 547-5600 Toll Free (888) 593-3415 Day or Night

Eugene Alford

Local Telephone Prefixes

WFEC District 2 Trustee

Experience Makes

a

Difference!

Reminder! Ballots were mailed March 24. Please return BEFORE April 13.

Thank you, Eugene

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Delivery & Installation Available

Jason Blanton, WFEC Journeyman Lineman

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Paid Pol. Adv. Paid for & Approved by Eugene Alford

Alford 579 Altha 762 Bascom/Malone 569 Blountstown 674, 237 Bonifay 547 Caryville 548 Chipley 638, 415 Cottondale 352 Graceville 263

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

Grand Ridge 592 Greenwood 594 Marianna 482, 526 Ponce de Leon 836 Sneads 593 Sunny Hills 773 Vernon 535 Westville 956

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Attention Members:

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 66, NO 4

Current Light Flashes is the official voice of West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., a member-owned Touchstone Energy® cooperative serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. It is published and printed in-house monthly in the Graceville office as a service to the Co-op’s members.

Periodicals postage is paid at Graceville, Fla.

WFEC Board of Directors

www.VOTEBEV.com • (850) 933-6476

B A CBKu i lW O O D S dings and Truss LLC.

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

24x48x10 • Installed

Available Any Size x clude Ta Prices In tion! a & Install

$4,295

John C.

Myron

PATRICK

HUDSON

District 3 / Vice President

District 9 / President

West Florida Electric Right of Way Clearing Crews will be cutting & trimming right of ways in the following area(s) during the month of

APRIL Alford & Pittman

Add $300 for color

**Prices are for galvalume metal, color metal available for slightly more, call for a free estimate. Prices are for AG kits only, this price does not include engineered drawings or any extra bracing, rebar or permit fees. Special pricing limited to a 75 mile radius of Chipley, FL. Prices subject to change w/o notice. Permitting NOT included.

When right-of-way (ROW) crews are trimming in your area, there may be several days between ROW cutting & clean-up crews due to inclement weather, equipment failure or other unforeseen circumstances.

ST!”

“If You’ve Called the Rest • Now Call The BE

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

New Construction, Re-Roof, Additions & Repairs Shingle • Metal & More!

Over 21 Years Professional Experience

Sidney Hall 850.569.2021 850.526.8441

5 Years Labor Warranty • Licensed & Insured

# CBC1260614 • # CCC1330769 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service Serving Northwest Florida!

Surplus & Salvage of Chipley (850) 638-7353

1600 Hwy. 90 • Chipley, FL 32428

Pole Barn Kits

All kits come with galvalume metal. Painted metal is an additional charge. Installation available. Other sizes available upon request.

24x24 - $1,799 24x36 - $1,999 24x48 - $2,699 24x60 - $3,099 32x36 - $2,699 32x48 - $3,399 32x60 - $4,099

Large Selection of Carpet, Vinyl Flooring, Laminate, Remnants in Stock!

Metal Roofing (Panels Cut to Length) Galvalume: $1.30/ft

Painted: $1.89/ft

F R E E E S T I M AT E S !

Joe E.

Ellis

RONE

NICHOLS

District 8 / Secretary-Treasurer

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District 2

6” Seamless Gutters Call for Estimates

(850) 693-4127 A. C.

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

OWENS

MILES

customgutterworks.com

Brown Funeral Home 1068 Main Street • Chipley

www.brownfh.net

Frank E.

Randy

BONDURANT

BUSH

Attorney

District 7

(850) 638-4010

Owner: Don Brown L.F.D. Ryan Brown L.F.D. Brandon Wilkes L.F.D.

Before, During & After...

We’ll be there in your time of need with the experience and compassion you deserve.

Russell

DUNAWAY

Executive VP/CEO

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Traditional Services Pre-Planning Services Serving the families in Chipley and the surrounding area since 1966.

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

You can call now and purchase this ad size for ONLY $125.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

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West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. P.O. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440-0127

Utility Poles & Car Accidents ISSUE APRIL

2016

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL

66, NO 4

Knowing what to do can save your life

(page 10-11)

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

You can call now and purchase this size ad for ONLY $350.00/month. Reach over 21,000 local residences.

COLOR ads catch more attention!!!

Call (850) 263-3231

Hwy. 77 Bingo, Inc. Located across the street from Graceville High School

Open 7 Days a Week • Must Be 18 Years Old to Play • Stocked Deli Sessions Start at 7:30 Nightly • Quarter Games Before & After Session • Paper Only - No Machines

COME OUT & JOIN THE FUN! Monday-Thursday: 2:30 - 11:00, Friday: 2:30 - 12:00, Saturday: 11:30-12:00 & Sunday: 1:30-11:00 Friday’s session plays all $250’s • Wednesday Wear Hwy. 77 T-Shirt & Receive a Free Six Pack

www.hwy77bingo.com

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Your Power Works Because They Do!

...pg. 3

Join Us April 23 For Annual Meeting/ ...pg. 5 Member Appreciation Day WFEC Offers Remote Pay Locations

...pg. 6

Is Solar Right for You? ...pg. 14 Local Classifieds

...pgs. 3-18