April 2020

FLASHES CURRENT LIGHT

P.O. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440-0127

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

WFEC Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day Postponed Pages 10 & 12

Specializing in Spray Foam Insulation

A Cut Above TREE SERVICE LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

• Tree Removal • Chipper • 15 Ton Crane • Aerial Truck • Pruning & Trimming • Bobcat Work • Hazardous Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Stump Grinding

INSIDE ...

FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

Thank a Lineworker ...pg. 3 this April

BUS: (850) 415-1217 • CELL: (850) 573-1270

COVID-19 FAQs

...pg. 5

Plant More Trees

... pgs. 7-8

GenerLink™ Device ...pg. 11 Available

George Clayton Owens

Online Bill Pay is Easy & Convenient ...pg. 13

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Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL

70, NO 4

Local Classifieds

...pgs. 17-18

CURRENT LIGHT

FLASHES

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 70, 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 as a service to the Co-op’s members. Periodicals postage is paid at Graceville, Florida.

WFEC Board of Trustees

Re-Elect John W. Adams

WFEC District 4 Trustee

Randy

BUSH

RONE

District 7 / Vice President

District 8 / President

Political advertisement paid for and approved by John W. Adams for WFEC District 4 Trustee

West Florida Electric

David E. Corbin

“Let Me Be Your Voice!”

850-260-2121 850-481-6869 or 850-579-2981

TATUM

ADAMS

District 1

District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

Jackie

Tim

POOSER

ALFORD

District 3

District 2

David

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

CORBIN

OWENS

Dr. Terry E. Nichols District 4 Trustee • Fourth generation Floridian • Life-long WFEC member • Hometown dentist, cattle farmer, husband and father of five

Frank E.

Myron

BONDURANT

Political advertisement paid for and approved by Dr. Terry E. Nichols for WFEC District 4 Trustee

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9

Attorney

District 9

Tracey R. Kent Realtor/Property Manager

850-326-7463 (cell)

Ty

PEEL

Executive VP/CEO

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Now for a perfectly matched offer.

The New Z200 Gas powered

Southern Way Realty, Inc. 1014 Main Street, Chipley, FL 32428 traceykent828@gmail.com • www.southernwayrealty.com

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Middlebrooks Contractors, Inc. Serving the Area for Over 60 Years

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© Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2020. $0 Down, 0% APR financing for up to 48 months on purchases of select new Kubota Z200 Series equipment from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Example: 48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 6/30/20. Terms subject to change. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety, incentive offer and product information consult your loacl dealer or go to KubotaUSA.com.

Case Knives on Sale!

Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.

Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation Dirt • Rock • Culverts

Ph: (850) 547-3658

I would be honored to serve our cooperative.

24 Hour Emergency Response HUDSON

Serving Northwest Florida!

DavidCorbin59@Gmail.com

Please vote for and elect David

# CBC1260614 • # CCC1330769 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service

Brent Hall 850.718.7314

David E. Corbin is the son of Eugene & Addlean Corbin of Cottondale, Florida & has been happily married to Rebecca Lambert Corbin for the past 32 years. He served as the District 5 Trustee for WFEC since 2019, currently serves as Chairman for the Panhandle Public Library Cooperative in Jackson County & is an active member of Rock Hill Church. After Graduating from Chipley High School, Corbin served as the County Administrator for the Washington County Board of County Commissioners for 36 years before retiring. Having a servant’s heart, he decided to join the workforce again as the County Administrator for the Holmes County Board of County Commissiners. Since Holding the District 5 Seat, Corbin has become a Credentialed Cooperative Director & is seeking re-election to his District 5 Trustee Seat.

Political advertisement paid for and approved by David Corbin for WFEC District 5 Trustee

John

Over 21 Years Professional Experience 5 Years Labor Warranty • Licensed & Insured

District 5 Trustee

Joe E.

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

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

“I value your support in my effort to be elected District 4 Trustee. My purpose is to do what is best for the cooperative employees & its members.”

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HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial

• Graduate of Graceville HS, Chipola College & Troy University • WFEC Member for 42 Years • Retired FDOT Computer Analyst for the Office of Comptroller • Married to Vivian Wilson Adams for 52 Years with 2 Children: Daughter, Gina & Her Husband, Gil & Son, Shane. They also have 6 Grandchildren.

• Served as District 4 Trustee Since 2015 • Long-time Member of First Baptist Church of Chipley

Re-Ele

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Engineered Buildings Available!

Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured

Your Locally Grown Roofing Company Since 1996

Helping Our Rural Families With All Roofing Needs

C&C Construction & Roofing Residential Roofing Specialist Locally Owned & Operated Serving the Florida Panhandle & Southern Alabama

Pool Supplies & Chemicals In stock! www.panhandlesalvage.com

Specializing in residential and commercial roofing projects

Lodge Cast

Iron

in stock!

Treated Swings in Stock!

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Panhandle Lumber & Supply Tri-State Leader of Barn Kit & Deck Kit Sales Since 1997

405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL

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*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*

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Call Today for Free Estimates

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Recreational Vehicles (cont.)

Craftsman two seater go-cart, runs great $400; 334-796-0287.

Vehicles 1996 Blazer, $1,000 OBO; 547-3258.

2010 Chevy Tahoe 4X4, automatic, 137,000 miles, $9,500 OBO; 258-2848 or 326-3200.

1971 Monte Carlo with 16x7 trailer, $7,500 OBO; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

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

2007 Lincoln Town Car, very good condition, 168,000 miles, garage kept; 352-2676.

License plates from any state, mainly FL, prior to 1980; old motorcycle parts prior to 1960; 557-7030, Greg.

WANTED

FREE

Horses; ponies; mules; 592-2494 or 209-8532.

Transvue slide carousel, 140 slide tray, like new; 638-3926.

150-200 acres pasture land in Holmes County or Washington County area; 234-7070.

WISEFLY AUTO GLASS - EST. 2007

WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS CALL NOW (850) 387-2400 MV100767 any glass any vehicle

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Sleep like a baby with the comfort of proper insulation. Install foam or cellulose insulation wherever needed to help keep your home comfy and cozy. You’ll save money you can use for your family, too.

Remember to #ThankALineworker this April

L

ineworkers serve on the frontlines of our nation’s energy needs, and this April, WFEC, along with other electric cooperatives across the country, will honor the brave men and women who work hard to keep the lights on.

Line crews work around the clock, sometimes in difficult and dangerous conditions, to keep power flowing to our local communities. Whether they’re restoring power after a major storm or maintaining critical infrastructure to our electric system, lineworkers are at the heart of our co-op.

When a storm hits, they set aside their personal priorities because Mother Nature doesn’t work around holidays, vacations and birthdays. A service-oriented mentality is one of the many admirable characteristics of an electric lineworker.

WFEC is proud to honor the 32 lineworkers and 10 additional support workers in the mechanic shops and warehouses that maintain 4,800 miles of power lines in our service territory.

WFEC invites all co-op members to take a moment and thank a lineworker for the important work they do. Use #ThankALineworker on social media to show your support for the brave men and women who power our lives.

Lineworkers know how to get the job done.

Mike Adams - Owner Tree Removal/Trimming Stump Grinding

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

• FREE Estimates

• Insured

ROW Update: 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 Chipley & Graceville

Connecting you to savings! www.westflorida.coop

Subscription Rate Cooperative members, $2.50 per year Non-members, $6.00 per year

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.

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, article or information.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Adams Tree Service, llc

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Lynn & Steve’s Helping Hands, LLC DBA

Tri-County Tractor Work & Debris Removal • Bucket work • Bush Hogging • Chainsaw/Pruning Work • Light Clearing

Servicing Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

386-748-9035 850-547-1676

(Cell)

Garden Tilling Services 72" Tiller with Tractor Call for more details

850-557-1009 Licensed Owner/PCO: Jerry W. Davis Jr.

(850) 718-6109

Our Boots!

2020 Cutchins Road Cottondale, FL 32431

Veteran Owned

On The Ground For You!

Branching Out Tree Care

Vote For John McDaniel WFEC District 5 Trustee

• Graduate of Cottondale HS, Chipola College, University of Florida & Florida A&M • Has Practiced Law in the Panhandle Area Since 2008 • Former Assistant State Attorney for Bay, Washington & Holmes Co. • Currently Practicing Law in Marianna • Former Member of Tri-County Airport Authority Board • Member of WFEC for 9 years • Married with 2 children: a son who attends Riverside Elementary & a daughter attending the University of Florida Political advertisement paid for and approved by John McDaniel for District 5 Trustee

Medicare Supplement Plans Medicare supplement insurance Call me today: plan questions? Gene Alford Let’s sit down face-to-face to talk about your needs.

Healthcare insured by United Insurance Company

Licensed Insurance Agent Contracted with UnitedHelathcare Insurance Company

850-209-1381

Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming Demolition • Stump Removal Mulching & Underbrushing

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

AARP endorses the AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. AARP does not employ or endorse agents, brokers or producers. You must be an AARP member in order to enroll in an AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan. Insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, Horsham, PA. Policy form No. GRP 79171 GPS-1 (G-36000-4). In some states plans may be available to persons under age 65 who are eligible for Medicare by reason of disability or End-State Renal Disease. Not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or the federal Medicare program. This is a solicitation of insurance.

A licensed insurance agent/producer may contact you. THESE PLANS HAVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS. FOR COSTS AND COMPLETE DETAILS (INCLUDING OUTLINES OF COVERAGE), CALL A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT/PRODUCER AT THE NUMBER SHOWN.

7+/- acres Wintergreen Rd., Jackson Co. $28,000 15+/- acres Tower Rd., Jackson Co. $43,000 20+/- acres Neals Landing Rd., Jackson Co. $40,000

Clay Patrick (850) 693-6610

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

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding New & Emergency Patients Welcome

Jeremy Hill

Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker

Nick Edenfield

1410-A 410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290

850-326-0266 850-272-2161

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1966 International Cub tractor, $3,000; Ford 8N tractor, $2,000; 1992 Ford pickup truck, new battery, $2,000; 263-6868.

Detailing trailer, lightweight fiberglass, clam shell design, complete with detailing equipment, good condition, $1,000; 890-8902.

Brick house, 3BR/2.5BA, 2,400+ square feet heated & cooled, 2 car carport on 3 +/- acres on Hwy. 69A in the Lovedale Community; 592-4798.

Perennial peanut hay, fertilized barn stored rolls or square bales, Altha area; 561-793-1210.

Multiple Listings

FOR SALE

AS3035FL

Most Insurances Accepted Hazardous Tree Removal

Real Estate

Home/Farm

Sears Nordic Track weight bench, weight bench, and leg press, cast iron weight set, will take best offer; 593-6088.

CLASSIFIEDS

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71 acre pasture in Washington County, small pond, fenced; 234-7070.

Recreational Vehicles

DR weed/fence line trimmer; new 3-point hitch model, Bass Tracker boat, 40 hp half price, $500 OBO; Mercury, battery charger, Fertilized barn stored hay, 609-709-6791. run on trailer, spare tire; 4x5 rolls; 258-0020.

263-9572.

Golf cart seats, $89; set of Square bale annual peanut Yard Cart, $89; running 2015 Can Am Spyder hay, 5x5 rolls, grass hay; boards for 2007 Chevrolet, RTS, 1330 cc, runs great, walk-in cooler; walk-in $99; bird cage, 29X36X48, excellent condition, $7,500; freezer; grain fed beef; $395; trailer tire on rim, 849-7484.

263-3427.

205X175X15, $99; trailer 2008 Williams Craft boat, tires (2), 480X 12 on rim, $89, lots more; 547-0448 or motor & trailer, 16', 60 hp Miscellaneous Mercury motor, very good 373-3709. conditions, only 161 hours; Three established beehives, 352-2676. $250 each, includes bottom Four horse trailer; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; box, frame space feeder, tack; peanut wagon; hay honey super and frames; fork; hay dolly; trail horse, 334-446-8687.

592-2494 or 209-8532.

Local Telephone Prefixes Troy-Bilt chipper/shredder, excellent condition, Model Series 410, $250; 263-2263.

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

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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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1001 USES Davis and Son’s Plumbing &

Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

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Hinson Land Clearing

Stump & Debris Removal Bulldozer & Excavator Work Tractor Services Including Bush Hogging, Discing & Spraying Heavy Forestry Mowing 30 Years Experience • Owned & Operated by Francis Hinson

(850) 481-2960

DAVIDSON EQUIPMENT

RENTAL & TRACTORS 1764 Clayton Rd., Chipley FL (423) 313-0667

Linemen often work beside a busy roadway, & that makes a dangerous job more hazardous. When approaching a utility vehicle, move over if safe to do so, creating an empty lane buffer. When changing lanes isn’t possible, reduce your speed. Let’s work together to follow the law, pay attention, slow down, move over & stay safe.

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

John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

Home: (850) 535-1121 Cell: (850) 260-2204 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Question: Why did you close your office lobbies?

Answer: WFEC’s concern for community extends to the health and welfare of each and every member, neighboring friends and all those we do business with each day. As news emerges regarding the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19, WFEC is joining cooperatives and other utilities around the nation in taking appropriate measures to promote the health and safety of our members, employees and the general public. This includes closing office lobbies.

Question: If I need to contact someone at the office, how can I do that?

accept all forms of payments.

• Off-site payment locations at People’s South Bank in Chipley, Greenwood and Malone are also available.

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 locations. You do not have to be a People’s South customer to pay at their locations. This may be helpful to members in the Sneads area who need to make cash payments.

Question: How do I access my account online or using the mobile apps?

Answer: To access online payments for the first time, call 800-342-7400.

After that, log on to the website portal or mobile app to proceed.

Answer: Call 800-342-7400 or your district office directly. All member services Question: How can the representatives remain ready to answer questions or to assist members in any cooperative help me if I am way possible. experiencing a hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Question: What hours can I reach someone at the cooperative?

Answer: The cooperative is here to help you if you need assistance.

Question: What actions can I conduct online so that I can self-isolate or Contact our offices by calling social distance to help control the spread of COVID-19?

800-342-7400. Our Member Services Representatives are here to help you.

Answer: You can view your bill, sign up for alerts and reminders, view your payment history, change your address and phone numbers or make payments Question: If I need to apply for using the online member portal on the website or using a mobile app for Apple new service what do I do? or Android devices. You can download the apps from the website or shop your Answer: Applications for new phone’s app store. services are available online at Question: How can I make a payment for the energy I have consumed? www.westflorida.coop. You can also call 800-342-7400 for assistance with Answer: There are several options available to our members: new service applications.

• To speak to a member services representative or your local district office call 800-342-7400.

• To make payments online visit www.westflorida.coop. To access online payments for the first time, please call 800-342-7400 to get started.

• Download the mobile apps for Apple or Android devices by shopping your app store or visiting our website.

• To make payments using the automated phone system call 855-699-3322.

• Our drive-thru locations in the Graceville & Bonifay offices remain open to Answer: Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

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200-Amp Power Pole $299.95

Since 1969

100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

$50 payouts before & after session. Pull tab games up to $1,000!

Friday nights: All sessions pay $250!

Saturdays: Jackpot games @ 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 & 10 Sundays: Balloon games - win up to $250!

Wednesdays & Sundays: T-shirt night

Forestry Mulching

William Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc.

with our equipment, we simply grind the bush or trees to the ground into a mulch. The mulch will decay & put nutrients back into the soil, food plots, fence runs or cut over timber.

Visit www.hwy77bingo.com for all early bird, daily, monthly & holiday specials.

Hinson Land Clearing (850) 481-2960

License Number: CMC1250499

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

Open 6 days a week. Closed Tuesdays. Session at 7:30 nightly.

850-263-8064

Contact Rick at 526-2183 or Anthony Register at 573-0219

Bush Paint & Supply

Paper Only Bingo. Located across the street from Graceville High School.

Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Water Analysis & Treatment

Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

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

(850) 263-7788

Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair

Delivery & Installation Available

• Refrigeration • Heating & Cooling • Ice Machines • Residential/Commercial

HWY. 77 BINGO, INC.

4” to 12”

Brock’s Equipment Service Cottondale • (850) 579-4863 Cell • (850) 573-1863

Free Estimates

OLEN BARFIELD

McIntosh

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

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

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Quality Seamless Rain Gutters, Inc. • Modern Equipment • Quality Materials • Many Colors to Choose From • Materials and Workmanship Warranty • Commercial or Residential Installation • Owner Operated-Professional Installation • Installation of 6 inch/7 inch gutters

(850) 209-5757

FREE

• Individuals who are homeless • Individuals using illegal drugs Florida, like other parts of the United States, is experiencing a Public Health Emergency as a result of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV)

In Florida, the key to controlling this outbreak is GETTING VACCINATED! The HAV vaccine is safe and effective.

Ask your health care provider if you or someone you

know should be vaccinated.

Please see www.floridahealth.gov or contact the Department of Health at HepA@FLHealth.gov with questions.

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

At Risk Population

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Excavator, Dozer & Dump Truck Service

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In addition, individuals who are at risk for serious problems if they get HAV should get vaccinated.

Medically Vulnerable Population • Individuals with liver disease • Individuals over 60 years of age with an underlying medical condition, such as diabetes mellitus or heart disease or high blood pressure • Individuals with clotting factor disorders

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Paulk Farms

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS 20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

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

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Plant More Trees for a Greener Future Arbor Day is April 24

P

lanting trees is an investment in the future. Beyond the obvious benefits of providing shade and enhancing the natural beauty of our surroundings, trees help improve our communities and our world in an abundance of ways, including many that we may not immediately notice.

While it is often easy to see the trunk, branches and leaves of a tree, it might surprise you to learn that root zones are often two to four times the diameter of the crown. Those root systems help hold and aerate the soil, filter groundwater and allow the trees to draw in chemical nutrients which otherwise could leach into the environment.

Decaying leaves, needles and other tree debris help enrich the soil, providing nutrients for grasses and other vegetation. This mélange of organic matter described by scientists as the “soil food web” includes a huge chunk of the world’s biodiversity.

According to researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, millions of species and billions of organisms, including bacteria, algae, microscopic insects, earthworms, beetles, ants, mites and fungi, can flourish in organic soil. continued on page 8

6 things you should know when planting a tree 1. Call Before You Dig - Several days before planting, call the national 811 hotline to have underground utilities located.

2. Handle with Care - Always lift trees by the root ball. Keep roots moist until planting.

3. Digging a Proper Hole - Dig 2 to 5 times wider than the diameter of the root ball with sloping sides to allow for proper root growth.

4. Planting Depth - The trunk flare should sit slightly above ground level and the top-most roots should be buried 1-2 inches.

5. Filling the Hole - Backfill with native soil unless it's all clay. Tamp in soil gently to fill large air spaces.

6. Mulch - Allow 1-2 inch clearance between the trunk and the mulch. Mulch should be 2-3 inches deep.

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Bonifay: 850.547.3624 • Marianna: 850.526.7144 Graceville: 850.263.3225 • Chipley: 850.638.7892 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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arborday.org.

3.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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EMERGENCY PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC Quinn Williams

850-373-7186 RF11067708

Located in Bonifay, FL Residential & Commercial Plumbing

Woolever Hydraulics, LLC Cylinder & Component Repair 3225 Twin Ponds Road, Marianna, FL 32448

(850) 762-9103 Debbie Roney Smith (850) 209-8039 debson1999@gmail.com Full Time Realtor since 1996 4420 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 Property Searches • Follow my blog @http://realtordrs.com

Hill’s Tree Service

“The best soil on most farms is found in the fence row,” USDA officials said, citing its undisturbed properties. “It’s crumbly, dark and loose, and it’s a model of soil structure and organic matter for farmers who are trying to make their soil healthier.”

Trees Make a Lasting Difference Trees take time to grow, but with proper care, after a few good seasons, a mature tree becomes a living air purifier. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, a mature tree can absorb 120 to 240 pounds of particulate pollution every year. They reduce atmospheric sulfur dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions and absorb heavy metals.

And when it comes to trees, bigger is better. The experts say large mature trees absorb 60 to 70 times more pollution from the environment than smaller trees.

Let’s Plant More The Arbor Day Foundation has set a goal of planting 100 million trees worldwide by 2022, the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Arbor Day. The organization hopes to enlist 5 million new tree planters, urging them to plant trees at home, participate in community tree planting projects and support reforestation programs wherever they are needed.

Trees 6 to 8 feet tall, planted around a home or building can shade windows during their first year. Within five to 10 years, they can also help shade rooflines, reducing cooling costs and energy use. Dense evergreens can serve as windbreaks, diffusing frigid breezes.

A local nursery or your county agricultural extension service can make recommendations on the best trees for your landscaping based upon growing conditions, space and design goals.

Online Bill Pay is Easy & Convenient

Download the mobile apps for Apple or Android by shopping your app store or visiting our website.

Other payment options available to members include payments by phone using the automated system ave time and a stamp by using our online tools to pay your electric bill or speaking to a member services quickly and securely. In just a few clicks, you can access your account representative. Members can also make payments in the drive-thrus at anytime, anywhere. the Graceville and Bonifay offices.

Go to www.westflorida.coop. View and pay your bill. Check your balance, billing and payment history. To access online payments for the first • To make payments online visit time, please call 800-342-7400 to get started. www.westflorida.coop.

If you need to make payments on more than one account, you can do • Download the mobile apps for that, too.

Apple or Android by shopping You can set up convenient billing and payment options, like electronic your app store or visiting our billing and automatic bank draft. Signing up for alerts and reminders will website. also keep you on track.

• To make payments using the Download our secure mobile app, as well. The free app allows you to automated phone system call pay your bill, manage your account or sign up for notifications. It’s easy.

855-699-3322.

• To speak to a member services representative or your local district office call 800-342-7400.

We’re connecting you to convenience with tools that help simplify your life.

S

Tip of the Month:

• Tree Removal • Tree Trimming • Stump Grinding Insured • Free Estimates

Torreya Realty

Land • Commercial • Residential

J. Tyler Poole

850.573.1599

593-4455

www.claycoforestry.com clayslandclearing@gmail.com Clay O’Neal:

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 PAGE 8

JonathanPoole713@gmail.com

Jackson Farm Well Services

Land Clearing & Forestry Services Dozer and Excavation Work Heavy-Duty Brush Cutting Ponds • Road Building • Demolition Pine Tree Planting • Herbicide Spraying Fire Line Plowing • Burning • Root Raking Chopping • Bedding

BROKER

Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

Monitor Your Usage Call 1.855.MYWFECA

This spring, consider using a rain barrel to save energy. Rain barrels capture rainwater from a roof that can be used later for watering your lawn, garden or indoor plants.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

(1.855.699.3322) ISSUE APRIL 2020

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Together We Can Stay Safe

Digging too close to a pad-mounted transformer like the one above can damage underground cables, leading to electrical shock or interruptions in service. Use caution when landscaping. Call 811 before you dig and stay safe.

Art’s Home Services Carpenter/Handyman Build It - Fix It Clean It - Haul It

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611 W&S Farm

and

Service

Tractor & Equipment Repair Welding Irrigation Repair Excavator & Bulldozer Work Land Clearing Earth Moving (850) 263-8831 (850) 326-8419

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available. 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 locations. You do not have to be a People’s South customer to pay at their locations. This may be helpful to members in the Sneads area who need to make cash payments.

Right now, the cooperative will be addressing members’ needs on an individual basis. If you need to make payment arrangements due to hardships caused by the pandemic, please contact your local district office directly.

Your cooperative continues to actively monitor this situation which will continue to change for us at WFEC as it will for you. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us.

a new meter collar device that makes connecting a portable generator safe and easy

Connecting a Portable Generator is Now Safe & Easy with GenerLink™ • After much research, the co-op is of the opinion that the GenerLink™ is one of the most reliable, affordable & safe means of connecting a portable generator to your home.

• WFEC does not sell or provide a warranty, service or repair the GenerLink™. However, the co-op will install the device at no cost to members wishing to purchase one directly from Global Power Products (GPP).

• If requested, WFEC will provide financing for members wishing to purchase a GenerLink™ from GPP. Financing will be for qualified members only at 5% interest for a maximum of 36 months. Down payment required. The down payment amount based on credit approval with the cooperative.

SAFE:

• GenerLink™ eliminates the use of extension cords & other connections that can be hazardous to members and utility personnel.

• GenerLink™ detects when a generator is operating & automatically disconnects from the utility grid, eliminating dangerous backfeed.

EASY:

• GenerLink™ is equipped with GenerLok™, a unique interlocking power cord system that provides a quick & easy connection of a portable generator.

• GenerLink™ is installed in 20 minutes or less by utility personnel & does not require the member's presence.

• GenerLink™ is easily installed behind a member's electric meter & requires no rewiring of the member's electrical system.

• With GenerLink™, our members have the flexibility to run virtually any appliance, up to the capacity of their generator by simply energizing appliances from their breaker panel.

800-886-3837

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Glen Scott

Mexican Corn Bread

Stump Grinding Submitted by: Betty Connell

Ingredients:

Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

1/2 pound hamburger 1 medium bell pepper 1 medium onion 12 hot peppers 1 cup self-rising corn meal 1/2 cup self-rising flour 2 eggs 1.5 cup Crisco oil 1 cup grated cheese

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 658-2886

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

1 can small kernel corn (use juice)

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

Directions:

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

For All Your Propane Needs 415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay

Mix all ingredients together & bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

547-3696 #RM0048955

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

Surveying/GIS/Utilities

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

• Pole Barns • Equipment Sheds • Enclosed Sheds, Etc.

Over 20 years experience

“We Work to please YOU”

(850) 307-4449 #CBC1256015 “In God We Trust”

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

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

Roger Lonsway

On the FarmDelivered or Installed

SURVEYOR

Home Office: 638-7412

Centipede Seed

850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385

Mobile: 260-5438

Est. 1980

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501 ISSUE APRIL 2020

• 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

southeasternsurveying.com

Graceville Goat, Sheep, Chicken Auction, LLC 916 White Avenue • Graceville, FL Every Thursday: 5 PM - until Miscellaneous & Animals

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

• No Buyer Premiums • Open to Public Buyers & Sellers Welcome

Stacey Alday

#AB3552

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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WFEC Annual Meeting Postponed

GenerLink™ Device Now Available

W

M

est Florida Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC’s) concern for community extends to the health and welfare of each and every member, neighboring friends and all those we do business with each day. As news emerges regarding the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19, WFEC is joining cooperatives and other utilities around the nation in taking appropriate measures to promote the health and safety of our members, employees and the general public.

Amid growing global concern over the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), your WFEC Board of Trustees voted unanimously to postpone the Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day previously scheduled for Saturday, April 25. WFEC will continue to monitor the situation and make a determination on a new date for the annual meeting.

The Centers for Disease Control’s “All of Community” approach to slowing the transmission of COVID-19 includes minimizing social contact and avoiding large gatherings. With that in mind, WFEC’s Board of trustees decided postponing the annual gathering of several hundred members and guests is prudent in helping to slow the transmission of the virus.

The board elections will continue as usual since the balloting and voting process is completed by mail. Ballots were mailed on March 26 and are due back to the Certified Public Accounting firm, Carr, Riggs & Ingram by 5:00 p.m. on April 15. The drawings for individuals who participate in annual meeting voting for two $250 bill credits will still take place.

WFEC is also taking steps now to be prepared in the event there is a significant impact from the coronavirus in our communities.

We are focused on maintaining a healthy workforce, and keeping key personnel — such as line workers and member service representatives — available so that we can continue to provide the excellent service you expect from us. WFEC has already taken the action to temporarily close its office lobbies to the public to help prevent the spread of this virus.

During the temporary lobby closures, there are a variety of ways for you to communicate and interact with us. A variety of payment options are available to members & are listed here:

• To speak to a member services representative or your local district office call 800-342-7400.

• To make payments online visit www.westflorida.coop. To access online payments for the first time, please call 800-342-7400 to get started.

• Download the mobile apps for Apple or Android devices by shopping your app store or visiting our website.

• To make payments using the automated phone system call 855-699-3322.

• Our drive-thru locations in the Graceville & Bonifay offices remain open accepting all forms of payment.

• Off-site payment locations at People’s South Bank in Chipley, Greenwood and Malone are also continued on page 12

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

any of WFEC’s members have purchased generators for standby power which are very useful and convenient during extended outages.

However, if these generators are used improperly, it can be a hazard to you, your home and those working to restore your power. Electrocution, fire and carbon monoxide poisoning are all potential hazards associated with the use of a generator. Back feeding is also another very dangerous condition caused when a portable generator is not connected properly.

Back feed is a dangerous electric current that can electrocute or critically injure you or others.

During an outage back feed into power lines could create an energized power line. Linemen who expect this line to be de-energized could be severely injured.

The good news is that there's a tool to help prevent back feed and safely connect a portable generator to our members’ homes. This tool, the GenerLink™ Transfer Switch, will provide a safe, convenient, reliable and affordable alternative for cooperative members to properly connect their portable generators.

If you’re interested in learning more about the GenerLink™ Transfer Switch, visit our website or www.generlink.com.

After learning more, if you’re interested in purchasing the GenerLink™ device, contact Global Power Products (GPP) directly to determine the model The GenerLink™ device: unit and cord configuration • Eliminates the use of extension cords and other connections that can be needed. You can reach them hazardous to members and utilty personnel.

• Detects when a generator is operating and automatically disconnects from by calling 800-886-3837. GPP will then ship the equipment the utility grid, eliminating dangerous back feed. directly to the member. Once • Is equipped with GenerLok™, a unique interlocking power cord system the equipment has arrived, that provides a quick and easy connection of a portable generator.

• Is installed in just 20 minutes or less by our utility personnel and does not members will contact WFEC to make arrangements for device require the member to be present during installation. installation.

• Is easily installed behind a member’s electric meter and requires no rewiring of their electrical system.

• Allows members to have the flexibility to run virtually any appliance, up *To learn even more about the to the capacity of their generator by simply energizing appliances from their breaker panel.

GenerLink™ Transfer Switch Financing is available for members with approved credit who own their see our ad on the next page.* own home. Contact your local district office for details regarding financing this device.

ISSUE APRIL 2020

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

WFEC Annual Meeting Postponed

GenerLink™ Device Now Available

W

M

est Florida Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC’s) concern for community extends to the health and welfare of each and every member, neighboring friends and all those we do business with each day. As news emerges regarding the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19, WFEC is joining cooperatives and other utilities around the nation in taking appropriate measures to promote the health and safety of our members, employees and the general public.

Amid growing global concern over the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), your WFEC Board of Trustees voted unanimously to postpone the Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day previously scheduled for Saturday, April 25. WFEC will continue to monitor the situation and make a determination on a new date for the annual meeting.

The Centers for Disease Control’s “All of Community” approach to slowing the transmission of COVID-19 includes minimizing social contact and avoiding large gatherings. With that in mind, WFEC’s Board of trustees decided postponing the annual gathering of several hundred members and guests is prudent in helping to slow the transmission of the virus.

The board elections will continue as usual since the balloting and voting process is completed by mail. Ballots were mailed on March 26 and are due back to the Certified Public Accounting firm, Carr, Riggs & Ingram by 5:00 p.m. on April 15. The drawings for individuals who participate in annual meeting voting for two $250 bill credits will still take place.

WFEC is also taking steps now to be prepared in the event there is a significant impact from the coronavirus in our communities.

We are focused on maintaining a healthy workforce, and keeping key personnel — such as line workers and member service representatives — available so that we can continue to provide the excellent service you expect from us. WFEC has already taken the action to temporarily close its office lobbies to the public to help prevent the spread of this virus.

During the temporary lobby closures, there are a variety of ways for you to communicate and interact with us. A variety of payment options are available to members & are listed here:

• To speak to a member services representative or your local district office call 800-342-7400.

• To make payments online visit www.westflorida.coop. To access online payments for the first time, please call 800-342-7400 to get started.

• Download the mobile apps for Apple or Android devices by shopping your app store or visiting our website.

• To make payments using the automated phone system call 855-699-3322.

• Our drive-thru locations in the Graceville & Bonifay offices remain open accepting all forms of payment.

• Off-site payment locations at People’s South Bank in Chipley, Greenwood and Malone are also continued on page 12

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

any of WFEC’s members have purchased generators for standby power which are very useful and convenient during extended outages.

However, if these generators are used improperly, it can be a hazard to you, your home and those working to restore your power. Electrocution, fire and carbon monoxide poisoning are all potential hazards associated with the use of a generator. Back feeding is also another very dangerous condition caused when a portable generator is not connected properly.

Back feed is a dangerous electric current that can electrocute or critically injure you or others.

During an outage back feed into power lines could create an energized power line. Linemen who expect this line to be de-energized could be severely injured.

The good news is that there's a tool to help prevent back feed and safely connect a portable generator to our members’ homes. This tool, the GenerLink™ Transfer Switch, will provide a safe, convenient, reliable and affordable alternative for cooperative members to properly connect their portable generators.

If you’re interested in learning more about the GenerLink™ Transfer Switch, visit our website or www.generlink.com.

After learning more, if you’re interested in purchasing the GenerLink™ device, contact Global Power Products (GPP) directly to determine the model The GenerLink™ device: unit and cord configuration • Eliminates the use of extension cords and other connections that can be needed. You can reach them hazardous to members and utilty personnel.

• Detects when a generator is operating and automatically disconnects from by calling 800-886-3837. GPP will then ship the equipment the utility grid, eliminating dangerous back feed. directly to the member. Once • Is equipped with GenerLok™, a unique interlocking power cord system the equipment has arrived, that provides a quick and easy connection of a portable generator.

• Is installed in just 20 minutes or less by our utility personnel and does not members will contact WFEC to make arrangements for device require the member to be present during installation. installation.

• Is easily installed behind a member’s electric meter and requires no rewiring of their electrical system.

• Allows members to have the flexibility to run virtually any appliance, up *To learn even more about the to the capacity of their generator by simply energizing appliances from their breaker panel.

GenerLink™ Transfer Switch Financing is available for members with approved credit who own their see our ad on the next page.* own home. Contact your local district office for details regarding financing this device.

ISSUE APRIL 2020

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

Together We Can Stay Safe

Digging too close to a pad-mounted transformer like the one above can damage underground cables, leading to electrical shock or interruptions in service. Use caution when landscaping. Call 811 before you dig and stay safe.

Art’s Home Services Carpenter/Handyman Build It - Fix It Clean It - Haul It

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611 W&S Farm

and

Service

Tractor & Equipment Repair Welding Irrigation Repair Excavator & Bulldozer Work Land Clearing Earth Moving (850) 263-8831 (850) 326-8419

PAGE 12

available. 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 locations. You do not have to be a People’s South customer to pay at their locations. This may be helpful to members in the Sneads area who need to make cash payments.

Right now, the cooperative will be addressing members’ needs on an individual basis. If you need to make payment arrangements due to hardships caused by the pandemic, please contact your local district office directly.

Your cooperative continues to actively monitor this situation which will continue to change for us at WFEC as it will for you. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us.

a new meter collar device that makes connecting a portable generator safe and easy

Connecting a Portable Generator is Now Safe & Easy with GenerLink™ • After much research, the co-op is of the opinion that the GenerLink™ is one of the most reliable, affordable & safe means of connecting a portable generator to your home.

• WFEC does not sell or provide a warranty, service or repair the GenerLink™. However, the co-op will install the device at no cost to members wishing to purchase one directly from Global Power Products (GPP).

• If requested, WFEC will provide financing for members wishing to purchase a GenerLink™ from GPP. Financing will be for qualified members only at 5% interest for a maximum of 36 months. Down payment required. The down payment amount based on credit approval with the cooperative.

SAFE:

• GenerLink™ eliminates the use of extension cords & other connections that can be hazardous to members and utility personnel.

• GenerLink™ detects when a generator is operating & automatically disconnects from the utility grid, eliminating dangerous backfeed.

EASY:

• GenerLink™ is equipped with GenerLok™, a unique interlocking power cord system that provides a quick & easy connection of a portable generator.

• GenerLink™ is installed in 20 minutes or less by utility personnel & does not require the member's presence.

• GenerLink™ is easily installed behind a member's electric meter & requires no rewiring of the member's electrical system.

• With GenerLink™, our members have the flexibility to run virtually any appliance, up to the capacity of their generator by simply energizing appliances from their breaker panel.

800-886-3837

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Glen Scott

Mexican Corn Bread

Stump Grinding Submitted by: Betty Connell

Ingredients:

Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

1/2 pound hamburger 1 medium bell pepper 1 medium onion 12 hot peppers 1 cup self-rising corn meal 1/2 cup self-rising flour 2 eggs 1.5 cup Crisco oil 1 cup grated cheese

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 658-2886

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

1 can small kernel corn (use juice)

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

Directions:

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

For All Your Propane Needs 415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay

Mix all ingredients together & bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

547-3696 #RM0048955

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

Surveying/GIS/Utilities

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

• Pole Barns • Equipment Sheds • Enclosed Sheds, Etc.

Over 20 years experience

“We Work to please YOU”

(850) 307-4449 #CBC1256015 “In God We Trust”

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

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

Roger Lonsway

On the FarmDelivered or Installed

SURVEYOR

Home Office: 638-7412

Centipede Seed

850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385

Mobile: 260-5438

Est. 1980

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501 ISSUE APRIL 2020

• 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

southeasternsurveying.com

Graceville Goat, Sheep, Chicken Auction, LLC 916 White Avenue • Graceville, FL Every Thursday: 5 PM - until Miscellaneous & Animals

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

• No Buyer Premiums • Open to Public Buyers & Sellers Welcome

Stacey Alday

#AB3552

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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EMERGENCY PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC Quinn Williams

850-373-7186 RF11067708

Located in Bonifay, FL Residential & Commercial Plumbing

Woolever Hydraulics, LLC Cylinder & Component Repair 3225 Twin Ponds Road, Marianna, FL 32448

(850) 762-9103 Debbie Roney Smith (850) 209-8039 debson1999@gmail.com Full Time Realtor since 1996 4420 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 Property Searches • Follow my blog @http://realtordrs.com

Hill’s Tree Service

“The best soil on most farms is found in the fence row,” USDA officials said, citing its undisturbed properties. “It’s crumbly, dark and loose, and it’s a model of soil structure and organic matter for farmers who are trying to make their soil healthier.”

Trees Make a Lasting Difference Trees take time to grow, but with proper care, after a few good seasons, a mature tree becomes a living air purifier. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, a mature tree can absorb 120 to 240 pounds of particulate pollution every year. They reduce atmospheric sulfur dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions and absorb heavy metals.

And when it comes to trees, bigger is better. The experts say large mature trees absorb 60 to 70 times more pollution from the environment than smaller trees.

Let’s Plant More The Arbor Day Foundation has set a goal of planting 100 million trees worldwide by 2022, the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Arbor Day. The organization hopes to enlist 5 million new tree planters, urging them to plant trees at home, participate in community tree planting projects and support reforestation programs wherever they are needed.

Trees 6 to 8 feet tall, planted around a home or building can shade windows during their first year. Within five to 10 years, they can also help shade rooflines, reducing cooling costs and energy use. Dense evergreens can serve as windbreaks, diffusing frigid breezes.

A local nursery or your county agricultural extension service can make recommendations on the best trees for your landscaping based upon growing conditions, space and design goals.

Online Bill Pay is Easy & Convenient

Download the mobile apps for Apple or Android by shopping your app store or visiting our website.

Other payment options available to members include payments by phone using the automated system ave time and a stamp by using our online tools to pay your electric bill or speaking to a member services quickly and securely. In just a few clicks, you can access your account representative. Members can also make payments in the drive-thrus at anytime, anywhere. the Graceville and Bonifay offices.

Go to www.westflorida.coop. View and pay your bill. Check your balance, billing and payment history. To access online payments for the first • To make payments online visit time, please call 800-342-7400 to get started. www.westflorida.coop.

If you need to make payments on more than one account, you can do • Download the mobile apps for that, too.

Apple or Android by shopping You can set up convenient billing and payment options, like electronic your app store or visiting our billing and automatic bank draft. Signing up for alerts and reminders will website. also keep you on track.

• To make payments using the Download our secure mobile app, as well. The free app allows you to automated phone system call pay your bill, manage your account or sign up for notifications. It’s easy.

855-699-3322.

• To speak to a member services representative or your local district office call 800-342-7400.

We’re connecting you to convenience with tools that help simplify your life.

S

Tip of the Month:

• Tree Removal • Tree Trimming • Stump Grinding Insured • Free Estimates

Torreya Realty

Land • Commercial • Residential

J. Tyler Poole

850.573.1599

593-4455

www.claycoforestry.com clayslandclearing@gmail.com Clay O’Neal:

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 PAGE 8

JonathanPoole713@gmail.com

Jackson Farm Well Services

Land Clearing & Forestry Services Dozer and Excavation Work Heavy-Duty Brush Cutting Ponds • Road Building • Demolition Pine Tree Planting • Herbicide Spraying Fire Line Plowing • Burning • Root Raking Chopping • Bedding

BROKER

Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

Monitor Your Usage Call 1.855.MYWFECA

This spring, consider using a rain barrel to save energy. Rain barrels capture rainwater from a roof that can be used later for watering your lawn, garden or indoor plants.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

(1.855.699.3322) ISSUE APRIL 2020

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Paulk Farms

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS 20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

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

1. Certified Tif-Quik (PVP TitleV) 2. Certified Tifton 9 3. Certified AU Sand Mountain™ (Trade Marked) TifQuik and Tifton 9 developed by USDA-ARS and University of Georgia • AU Sand Mountain developed by Auburn University

Centipede Seed

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

Certified Bahiagrass Seed • 30+ years experience producing Certified Bahiagrass Seed • Dedicated harvest equipment for each Certified variety • Brunswick Grass seed free

Telephone: (850) 658-0008 or (334) 360-4831 Email: Joseph0313@hotmail.com

Earn Points While You Shop

with First Federal Bank’s Debit Card Rewards Program

Plant More Trees for a Greener Future Arbor Day is April 24

P

lanting trees is an investment in the future. Beyond the obvious benefits of providing shade and enhancing the natural beauty of our surroundings, trees help improve our communities and our world in an abundance of ways, including many that we may not immediately notice.

While it is often easy to see the trunk, branches and leaves of a tree, it might surprise you to learn that root zones are often two to four times the diameter of the crown. Those root systems help hold and aerate the soil, filter groundwater and allow the trees to draw in chemical nutrients which otherwise could leach into the environment.

Decaying leaves, needles and other tree debris help enrich the soil, providing nutrients for grasses and other vegetation. This mélange of organic matter described by scientists as the “soil food web” includes a huge chunk of the world’s biodiversity.

According to researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, millions of species and billions of organisms, including bacteria, algae, microscopic insects, earthworms, beetles, ants, mites and fungi, can flourish in organic soil. continued on page 8

6 things you should know when planting a tree 1. Call Before You Dig - Several days before planting, call the national 811 hotline to have underground utilities located.

2. Handle with Care - Always lift trees by the root ball. Keep roots moist until planting.

3. Digging a Proper Hole - Dig 2 to 5 times wider than the diameter of the root ball with sloping sides to allow for proper root growth.

4. Planting Depth - The trunk flare should sit slightly above ground level and the top-most roots should be buried 1-2 inches.

5. Filling the Hole - Backfill with native soil unless it's all clay. Tamp in soil gently to fill large air spaces.

6. Mulch - Allow 1-2 inch clearance between the trunk and the mulch. Mulch should be 2-3 inches deep.

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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.

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Hinson Land Clearing (850) 481-2960

License Number: CMC1250499

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

Open 6 days a week. Closed Tuesdays. Session at 7:30 nightly.

850-263-8064

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Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Water Analysis & Treatment

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

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In addition, individuals who are at risk for serious problems if they get HAV should get vaccinated.

Medically Vulnerable Population • Individuals with liver disease • Individuals over 60 years of age with an underlying medical condition, such as diabetes mellitus or heart disease or high blood pressure • Individuals with clotting factor disorders

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(850) 481-2960

DAVIDSON EQUIPMENT

RENTAL & TRACTORS 1764 Clayton Rd., Chipley FL (423) 313-0667

Linemen often work beside a busy roadway, & that makes a dangerous job more hazardous. When approaching a utility vehicle, move over if safe to do so, creating an empty lane buffer. When changing lanes isn’t possible, reduce your speed. Let’s work together to follow the law, pay attention, slow down, move over & stay safe.

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John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

Home: (850) 535-1121 Cell: (850) 260-2204 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Question: Why did you close your office lobbies?

Answer: WFEC’s concern for community extends to the health and welfare of each and every member, neighboring friends and all those we do business with each day. As news emerges regarding the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19, WFEC is joining cooperatives and other utilities around the nation in taking appropriate measures to promote the health and safety of our members, employees and the general public. This includes closing office lobbies.

Question: If I need to contact someone at the office, how can I do that?

accept all forms of payments.

• Off-site payment locations at People’s South Bank in Chipley, Greenwood and Malone are also available.

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 locations. You do not have to be a People’s South customer to pay at their locations. This may be helpful to members in the Sneads area who need to make cash payments.

Question: How do I access my account online or using the mobile apps?

Answer: To access online payments for the first time, call 800-342-7400.

After that, log on to the website portal or mobile app to proceed.

Answer: Call 800-342-7400 or your district office directly. All member services Question: How can the representatives remain ready to answer questions or to assist members in any cooperative help me if I am way possible. experiencing a hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Question: What hours can I reach someone at the cooperative?

Answer: The cooperative is here to help you if you need assistance.

Question: What actions can I conduct online so that I can self-isolate or Contact our offices by calling social distance to help control the spread of COVID-19?

800-342-7400. Our Member Services Representatives are here to help you.

Answer: You can view your bill, sign up for alerts and reminders, view your payment history, change your address and phone numbers or make payments Question: If I need to apply for using the online member portal on the website or using a mobile app for Apple new service what do I do? or Android devices. You can download the apps from the website or shop your Answer: Applications for new phone’s app store. services are available online at Question: How can I make a payment for the energy I have consumed? www.westflorida.coop. You can also call 800-342-7400 for assistance with Answer: There are several options available to our members: new service applications.

• To speak to a member services representative or your local district office call 800-342-7400.

• To make payments online visit www.westflorida.coop. To access online payments for the first time, please call 800-342-7400 to get started.

• Download the mobile apps for Apple or Android devices by shopping your app store or visiting our website.

• To make payments using the automated phone system call 855-699-3322.

• Our drive-thru locations in the Graceville & Bonifay offices remain open to Answer: Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

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Lynn & Steve’s Helping Hands, LLC DBA

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Servicing Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

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Veteran Owned

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Branching Out Tree Care

Vote For John McDaniel WFEC District 5 Trustee

• Graduate of Cottondale HS, Chipola College, University of Florida & Florida A&M • Has Practiced Law in the Panhandle Area Since 2008 • Former Assistant State Attorney for Bay, Washington & Holmes Co. • Currently Practicing Law in Marianna • Former Member of Tri-County Airport Authority Board • Member of WFEC for 9 years • Married with 2 children: a son who attends Riverside Elementary & a daughter attending the University of Florida Political advertisement paid for and approved by John McDaniel for District 5 Trustee

Medicare Supplement Plans Medicare supplement insurance Call me today: plan questions? Gene Alford Let’s sit down face-to-face to talk about your needs.

Healthcare insured by United Insurance Company

Licensed Insurance Agent Contracted with UnitedHelathcare Insurance Company

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Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming Demolition • Stump Removal Mulching & Underbrushing

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

AARP endorses the AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. AARP does not employ or endorse agents, brokers or producers. You must be an AARP member in order to enroll in an AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan. Insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, Horsham, PA. Policy form No. GRP 79171 GPS-1 (G-36000-4). In some states plans may be available to persons under age 65 who are eligible for Medicare by reason of disability or End-State Renal Disease. Not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or the federal Medicare program. This is a solicitation of insurance.

A licensed insurance agent/producer may contact you. THESE PLANS HAVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS. FOR COSTS AND COMPLETE DETAILS (INCLUDING OUTLINES OF COVERAGE), CALL A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT/PRODUCER AT THE NUMBER SHOWN.

7+/- acres Wintergreen Rd., Jackson Co. $28,000 15+/- acres Tower Rd., Jackson Co. $43,000 20+/- acres Neals Landing Rd., Jackson Co. $40,000

Clay Patrick (850) 693-6610

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

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding New & Emergency Patients Welcome

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850-326-0266 850-272-2161

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1966 International Cub tractor, $3,000; Ford 8N tractor, $2,000; 1992 Ford pickup truck, new battery, $2,000; 263-6868.

Detailing trailer, lightweight fiberglass, clam shell design, complete with detailing equipment, good condition, $1,000; 890-8902.

Brick house, 3BR/2.5BA, 2,400+ square feet heated & cooled, 2 car carport on 3 +/- acres on Hwy. 69A in the Lovedale Community; 592-4798.

Perennial peanut hay, fertilized barn stored rolls or square bales, Altha area; 561-793-1210.

Multiple Listings

FOR SALE

AS3035FL

Most Insurances Accepted Hazardous Tree Removal

Real Estate

Home/Farm

Sears Nordic Track weight bench, weight bench, and leg press, cast iron weight set, will take best offer; 593-6088.

CLASSIFIEDS

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71 acre pasture in Washington County, small pond, fenced; 234-7070.

Recreational Vehicles

DR weed/fence line trimmer; new 3-point hitch model, Bass Tracker boat, 40 hp half price, $500 OBO; Mercury, battery charger, Fertilized barn stored hay, 609-709-6791. run on trailer, spare tire; 4x5 rolls; 258-0020.

263-9572.

Golf cart seats, $89; set of Square bale annual peanut Yard Cart, $89; running 2015 Can Am Spyder hay, 5x5 rolls, grass hay; boards for 2007 Chevrolet, RTS, 1330 cc, runs great, walk-in cooler; walk-in $99; bird cage, 29X36X48, excellent condition, $7,500; freezer; grain fed beef; $395; trailer tire on rim, 849-7484.

263-3427.

205X175X15, $99; trailer 2008 Williams Craft boat, tires (2), 480X 12 on rim, $89, lots more; 547-0448 or motor & trailer, 16', 60 hp Miscellaneous Mercury motor, very good 373-3709. conditions, only 161 hours; Three established beehives, 352-2676. $250 each, includes bottom Four horse trailer; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; box, frame space feeder, tack; peanut wagon; hay honey super and frames; fork; hay dolly; trail horse, 334-446-8687.

592-2494 or 209-8532.

Local Telephone Prefixes Troy-Bilt chipper/shredder, excellent condition, Model Series 410, $250; 263-2263.

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

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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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Recreational Vehicles (cont.)

Craftsman two seater go-cart, runs great $400; 334-796-0287.

Vehicles 1996 Blazer, $1,000 OBO; 547-3258.

2010 Chevy Tahoe 4X4, automatic, 137,000 miles, $9,500 OBO; 258-2848 or 326-3200.

1971 Monte Carlo with 16x7 trailer, $7,500 OBO; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

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

2007 Lincoln Town Car, very good condition, 168,000 miles, garage kept; 352-2676.

License plates from any state, mainly FL, prior to 1980; old motorcycle parts prior to 1960; 557-7030, Greg.

WANTED

FREE

Horses; ponies; mules; 592-2494 or 209-8532.

Transvue slide carousel, 140 slide tray, like new; 638-3926.

150-200 acres pasture land in Holmes County or Washington County area; 234-7070.

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Sleep like a baby with the comfort of proper insulation. Install foam or cellulose insulation wherever needed to help keep your home comfy and cozy. You’ll save money you can use for your family, too.

Remember to #ThankALineworker this April

L

ineworkers serve on the frontlines of our nation’s energy needs, and this April, WFEC, along with other electric cooperatives across the country, will honor the brave men and women who work hard to keep the lights on.

Line crews work around the clock, sometimes in difficult and dangerous conditions, to keep power flowing to our local communities. Whether they’re restoring power after a major storm or maintaining critical infrastructure to our electric system, lineworkers are at the heart of our co-op.

When a storm hits, they set aside their personal priorities because Mother Nature doesn’t work around holidays, vacations and birthdays. A service-oriented mentality is one of the many admirable characteristics of an electric lineworker.

WFEC is proud to honor the 32 lineworkers and 10 additional support workers in the mechanic shops and warehouses that maintain 4,800 miles of power lines in our service territory.

WFEC invites all co-op members to take a moment and thank a lineworker for the important work they do. Use #ThankALineworker on social media to show your support for the brave men and women who power our lives.

Lineworkers know how to get the job done.

Mike Adams - Owner Tree Removal/Trimming Stump Grinding

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

• FREE Estimates

• Insured

ROW Update: 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 Chipley & Graceville

Connecting you to savings! www.westflorida.coop

Subscription Rate Cooperative members, $2.50 per year Non-members, $6.00 per year

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.

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, article or information.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Adams Tree Service, llc

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CURRENT LIGHT

FLASHES

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 70, 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 as a service to the Co-op’s members. Periodicals postage is paid at Graceville, Florida.

WFEC Board of Trustees

Re-Elect John W. Adams

WFEC District 4 Trustee

Randy

BUSH

RONE

District 7 / Vice President

District 8 / President

Political advertisement paid for and approved by John W. Adams for WFEC District 4 Trustee

West Florida Electric

David E. Corbin

“Let Me Be Your Voice!”

850-260-2121 850-481-6869 or 850-579-2981

TATUM

ADAMS

District 1

District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

Jackie

Tim

POOSER

ALFORD

District 3

District 2

David

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

CORBIN

OWENS

Dr. Terry E. Nichols District 4 Trustee • Fourth generation Floridian • Life-long WFEC member • Hometown dentist, cattle farmer, husband and father of five

Frank E.

Myron

BONDURANT

Political advertisement paid for and approved by Dr. Terry E. Nichols for WFEC District 4 Trustee

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9

Attorney

District 9

Tracey R. Kent Realtor/Property Manager

850-326-7463 (cell)

Ty

PEEL

Executive VP/CEO

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A perfectly cut lawn.

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Middlebrooks Contractors, Inc. Serving the Area for Over 60 Years

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© Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2020. $0 Down, 0% APR financing for up to 48 months on purchases of select new Kubota Z200 Series equipment from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Example: 48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 6/30/20. Terms subject to change. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety, incentive offer and product information consult your loacl dealer or go to KubotaUSA.com.

Case Knives on Sale!

Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.

Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation Dirt • Rock • Culverts

Ph: (850) 547-3658

I would be honored to serve our cooperative.

24 Hour Emergency Response HUDSON

Serving Northwest Florida!

DavidCorbin59@Gmail.com

Please vote for and elect David

# CBC1260614 • # CCC1330769 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service

Brent Hall 850.718.7314

David E. Corbin is the son of Eugene & Addlean Corbin of Cottondale, Florida & has been happily married to Rebecca Lambert Corbin for the past 32 years. He served as the District 5 Trustee for WFEC since 2019, currently serves as Chairman for the Panhandle Public Library Cooperative in Jackson County & is an active member of Rock Hill Church. After Graduating from Chipley High School, Corbin served as the County Administrator for the Washington County Board of County Commissioners for 36 years before retiring. Having a servant’s heart, he decided to join the workforce again as the County Administrator for the Holmes County Board of County Commissiners. Since Holding the District 5 Seat, Corbin has become a Credentialed Cooperative Director & is seeking re-election to his District 5 Trustee Seat.

Political advertisement paid for and approved by David Corbin for WFEC District 5 Trustee

John

Over 21 Years Professional Experience 5 Years Labor Warranty • Licensed & Insured

District 5 Trustee

Joe E.

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

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

“I value your support in my effort to be elected District 4 Trustee. My purpose is to do what is best for the cooperative employees & its members.”

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HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial

• Graduate of Graceville HS, Chipola College & Troy University • WFEC Member for 42 Years • Retired FDOT Computer Analyst for the Office of Comptroller • Married to Vivian Wilson Adams for 52 Years with 2 Children: Daughter, Gina & Her Husband, Gil & Son, Shane. They also have 6 Grandchildren.

• Served as District 4 Trustee Since 2015 • Long-time Member of First Baptist Church of Chipley

Re-Ele

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

Deck Kits!

6x8 - $259 8x10 - $369 10x12 - $569 12x16 - $729

Many more sizes to choose from!

Engineered Buildings Available!

Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured

Your Locally Grown Roofing Company Since 1996

Helping Our Rural Families With All Roofing Needs

C&C Construction & Roofing Residential Roofing Specialist Locally Owned & Operated Serving the Florida Panhandle & Southern Alabama

Pool Supplies & Chemicals In stock! www.panhandlesalvage.com

Specializing in residential and commercial roofing projects

Lodge Cast

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Call Today for Free Estimates

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FLASHES CURRENT LIGHT

P.O. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440-0127

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

WFEC Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day Postponed Pages 10 & 12

Specializing in Spray Foam Insulation

A Cut Above TREE SERVICE LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

• Tree Removal • Chipper • 15 Ton Crane • Aerial Truck • Pruning & Trimming • Bobcat Work • Hazardous Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Stump Grinding

INSIDE ...

FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

Thank a Lineworker ...pg. 3 this April

BUS: (850) 415-1217 • CELL: (850) 573-1270

COVID-19 FAQs

...pg. 5

Plant More Trees

... pgs. 7-8

GenerLink™ Device ...pg. 11 Available

George Clayton Owens

Online Bill Pay is Easy & Convenient ...pg. 13

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Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL

70, NO 4

Local Classifieds

...pgs. 17-18