August 2019

FLASHES CURRENT LIGHT

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Local Students Represent WFEC on National Youth Tour Pages 10-12 Energy Efficiency Tip

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 FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

BUS: (850) 415-1217 • CELL: (850) 573-1270 Hybrid Barn Kits Available!

INSIDE ...

Engineered Buildings Available!

Routinely replace or clean your air conditioner’s filter. Replacing a dirty, clogged filter can reduce your air conditioner’s energy consumption by 5-15%.

Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.

Corbin Appointed to Vacant D5 Seat ...pg. 3 Powering Up After ... pg. 5 an Outage

Deck Kits!

Concrete Steps in Stock

www.panhandlesalvage.com

6x8 - $269 8x10 - $369 10x10 - $499 12x12 - $589 12x16 - $729

Many more sizes to choose from!

Treated Swings in Stock!

850-547-9354

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

405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL

Don’t Delay Update Info Today ...pgs. 7-8

Cover: Karleigh Walters (left), Congressman Neal Dunn (center) & Jackson Goins (right)

*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

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69, NO 8

Damage to Your Home’s Service Connection

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Community Calendar

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Local Classifieds

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CURRENT LIGHT

FLASHES

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 69, NO 8

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

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Thinking of BUYING or SELLING? Whether it’s residential home, land or commercial, we specialize in all property types. Let’s work together to get your property SOLD or let me help you find your next dream property.

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

Clay Patrick Owner/Broker

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

United Country Real Estate | Properties South 850-693-6610 cpatrick@propertiessouth.com|www.propertiessouth.com

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial

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

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

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

Brent Hall 850.718.7314

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

Randy

BUSH

RONE

District 7 / Vice President

District 8 / President

Purchase this ad for ONLY $75/month.

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

(850) 263-3231 Serving the Area for Over 60 Years

David

TATUM District 1

District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured

850-326-7463 (cell)

Providing quality printing and service to the Florida panhandle and south Alabama since 1961.

Purchase this size ad for ONLY $100/month. Reach over 21,000 local residences.

1014 Main Street, Chipley, FL 32428 traceykent828@gmail.com • www.southernwayrealty.com

955 Tate Drive Dothan, Alabama 334-792-8408 • dplinc@graceba.net

(850) 263-3231

Tracey R. Kent Realtor/Property Manager

Southern Way Realty, Inc. Jackie

Tim

POOSER

ALFORD

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Dirt • Rock • Culverts John

CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9

Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc. Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation

ADAMS

24 Hour Emergency Response

Rent-All • We have everything you need!

Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair

People's South Bank Payment Locations: Chipley (850) 415-1320 Greenwood (850) 594-4151 Malone (850) 569-2264 Marianna (850) 526-4331 or (850) 482-4029 Sneads (850) 593-1183

Blountstown (850) 674-5900

District 3

District 2

Built for bigger yards.

Priced for smaller payments.

David

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

CORBIN

OWENS

MSA 120 C-BQ Chain Saw

Smooth controls driven by a commercial-grade transmission. The Z400 KommanderPRO brings the biggest yards down to size. And gets the job done right every time. Now available with payments cut to your liking. Visit us today.

12” bar Includes AK 20 battery and AL 101 charger

29995

$

Frank E.

Myron

BONDURANT

HUDSON

Attorney

District 9

$0 Down 0% APR 48 Months Panhandle Tractor • (850) 526-2257 Ty

PEEL

Executive VP/CEO

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WFEC has convenient locations other than our offices, where you may pay your monthly electric bill on or before the due date.

Serving Northwest Florida!

Middlebrooks Contractors, Inc. Joe E.

WFEC Remote Pay Locations

5003 Highway 90 • Marianna, Florida 32446

Battery Power.

Made By STIHL.

PANHANDLE TRACTOR 5006 Highway 90 Marianna, FL 32446 850-526-2257

www.KubotaUSA.com

©Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2019

© Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2019. 0% A.P.R, 0.00% down, financing for 48 months on purchase of new Z400 models from participating dealers in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation USA; subject to credit approval. Example: 48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Example amount based on sales price of $6,099. Each dealer sets own price. Prices and payments may vary. Offer expires 8/31/19. 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, safety and product information, consult your local Kubota dealer.

For the complete disclaimer, go ti KubotaUSA.com/disclaimers and see the posted disclaimer.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

“I Love the Fast and Clean Cutting.” GrandmaSaw

All prices DSRP at participating dealers while supplies last. The actual listed guide bar length may vary from the effective cutting length based on which powerhead it is installed on. Check out these reviews and others on the product pages at STIHLdealers.com. © 2019 STIHL

ISSUE JULY 2019

FSA 56 Battery Trimmer $ 19995 Includes AK 10 battery and AL 101 charger

“Light, Powerful, Long Battery Life ” BunnyMan

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

AUGUST North Bonifay 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.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE! (1.844.688.2431) PAGE 19

Multiple Listings (cont.)

John Deere 44” lawn sweep, $100, used twice; brown recliner, $125; one swivel rocker, $50; two light green chairs, $75 each; dark green chairs, $75; 569-1124.

Two 3-point hay spears; grain wagons; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; tack; Bee horse trailer; gentle pony w/saddle & bridle; 592-2494 or 209-8532.

Leaf rake, to pull behind lawn mower, $50; generator, $50; 693-4583.

Cair Wintec 16’ dressage saddle, Lawn mowers; scrap metal, any and $175; schooling breeches, size 4; misc. tack also available, great starter all kinds; 547-2718. bargain; 849-1951, call or text.

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

Real Estate

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

Large selection of all types of musical equipment; sound 3BR/2BA remodeled home, 15 acres, equipment, guitars, drums, pianos & more, all priced to sell; 624-9400. barn, ready for horses, 8 miles north of Ponce de Leon; 419-1757.

German Shorthair Pointer puppies Twenty-one acres of land, Hwy. 73, & older dogs; Mahindra tractor; near Altha; 643-1959.

693-5001, Archie Jones.

Best Quality table saw, 10” blade, $160; 12’ steel gate; cassette tape recorder & player; recliner; 703-0838.

Recreational Vehicles 1983 24’ pontoons only, with no trailer, $1,500; 326-1959.

Notification Statement

Vehicles

Main Business and Publications Offices 5282 Peanut Road Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 (850) 263-3231 or 1-800-342-7400

2000 Mercury, fawn color, V6, cold air, good condition, $1,800 negotiable; 326-2548, no collect calls.

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.

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, article or information.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Want to buy a 1968 Pontiac LeMans, 2-door, hard top, in restorable condition; 415-0375, leave message with number.

WANTED Concrete lawn décor; fruit trees, let me know what you have; 352-408-8515.

Handyman to help in yard & with other tasks; 526-5107.

Well-maintained small house, or 3BR mobile home on 2 acres & surfaced road; 592-4838.

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

2004 Ford Ranger, for body parts, no running gear needed; 12’ tubular gate, reasonable; 326-2007.

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

Someone to paint ramp & back steps; 956-2445.

FREE Ten month old calico cat, spayed & vaccinated, friendly, free to loving home; 579-4902.

Dog pen, chain link, 4’ high with gate, 2x12, you take apart & haul; 703-1132.

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Corbin Appointed to Vacant District 5 Trustee Seat

TOGETHER We can be safe.

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our West Florida Electric Board of Trustees has appointed David E. Corbin of Alford, Florida, to fill the District 5 Board of Trustees seat left vacant by the passing of long-time trustee, A.C. Miles.

Corbin’s family has been members of WFEC for three generations and he has been a member himself for the past seven years.

Corbin is currently employed by the Holmes County Board of Commissioners as David Corbin County Projects Director where he is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Holmes County Board of Commissioners. He was previously employed by the Washington County Board of Commissioners and retired in May 2016 after working with the county 37 years. 38803002 He has served as a member of the of Panhandle Public Library Cooperative Services (PPLCS) Board for the past six years and as Chairman for the past four years. The PPLCS was established in 1992 and serves over 109,000 residents of Calhoun, Holmes and Jackson counties with a combined library collection of approximately 200,000 items in its multicounty libraries.

Corbin is the son of Eugene, Sr. and Addleane Corbin. He is married to Rebecca Corbin and they have one daughter, Jennifer, and two granddaughters, Jailey and Makenna. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting and riding horses.

“I want to thank the Board of Trustees for their trust in me and for appointing me as trustee. I look forward to working with everyone and being the best we can be together,” said Corbin.

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

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.

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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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 www.claycoforestry.com clayslandclearing@gmail.com

Medicare Supplement Plans

Let’s sit down face-to-face to talk about your needs.

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055

United Healthcare Insurance Company

Licensed Insurance Agent Contracted with UnitedHelathcare Insurance Company

850-209-1381

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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.

McIntosh

EMERGENCY PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Clay O’Neal:

insured by

Medicare supplement insurance Call me today: plan questions? Gene Alford

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

Quinn Williams

850-373-7186 RF11067708

200-Amp Power Pole $299.95

Located in Bonifay, FL Residential & Commercial Plumbing

DAVIDSON EQUIPMENT

100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95

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

Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

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

10% Off with this Ad

We Do the Job For You • Free Estimates

Your Patient-Centered Medical Home Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Walton and Washington Counties, Florida

Blountstown (Calhoun County) Medical & Behavioral Health 16875 North Cayson Street (850) 674-2244

Bonifay (Holmes County) Medical & Behavioral Health 495 St. Johns Road (850) 547-5547

Chipley (Washington County) Medical & Behavioral Health 1414 Main Street, Suite 4 (850) 676-4926

Marianna (Jackson County) Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health 4126 Independent Drive (850) 394-4907

Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance Accepted Affordable Sliding Fee Scale Available For Uninsured Patients

CLASSIFIEDS

Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 rolls; WINCO PTO generator, 12,000 258-0020. continuous duty, garage kept, excellent condition, $1,000; FOR SALE King Temper-Pedic electric 643-1519, call or text. adjustable split frame bed/remote, used very little, very good condition, Amaryllis lilies, $5; Rose of Sharon, Animals/Livestock $4,500+ new, make offer; 263-9171. doubles, $2 or $6; variegated jasmine, $3; angel trumpets, $5; Pigs, 3 females (1 pregnant), 1 male, China cabinet; double pedestal 693-4583. different ages, different weights; dining table, chest(s); mirrored 786-470-4596, located in Chipley. canopy water bed frame with innerspring mattress; lamps, desk; Multiple Listings German Shepherd puppies, black & tan, mother & father on site, first 547-1519, evenings.

King-sized comforter, red & gold shots & de-wormed, $350 each; Gravely self-propelled lawn mower, with shams, bed skirt, sheets, $25; 209-0749.

175CC 21” cut, good shape, extra 407-923-0457, text only. new blade, $150; 547-4853.

Full-blooded Rat Terrier puppies, 2 14” Troy-Bilt Bronco rear tine tiller, males left, $100 each; 573-7389, call Hay, fertilized, barn stored, 4x4 rolls, brand new, $350; Wilderness kayak or text. $22.50/roll; 579-2732.

Tarpon 12’, $750; 10’ Pelican kayak, $200; 258-7147.

30’ hauler, V-neck enclosed trailer, Appliances diamond plate trim, drop door at Square bale annual peanut hay; rear, awning along length of trailer, 7x8 walk-in freezer; 16x36 walk-in Frigidaire refrigerator, 26 cubic equipped with A/C, 2 windows; cooler; 263-3427. foot, white, side-by-side, ice & inside paneled, inside outlets, water; 263-6886. carpeted, 2 axles, $8,500; 624-9400. 10’ H.D. bush hog rotor mower, one

Clothing Beautiful women’s A-Line strapless wedding dress & A-Line skirt, price: $650 (bundled), $550 (dress only), $100 (skirt only), dress, size 12 (may also fit if normal dress size is 10), skirt size: medium, color: white, both items brand new, in original packaging; 592-7252.

Home/Farm

Marsana Brunner, APRN Blountstown

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Dr. Oenbrink Blountstown

Jacob Robison, APRN Bonifay

Dr. Melvin Chipley

PanCareFL.org

Dr. Knowles Marianna

Kayla Sherrouse, APRN Marianna

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Beautiful cherry dining table w/end silverware drawers, 8 chairs, $475; quality wool 8x10’ neutral/red area rug, $150; 334-333-3533.

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

Miscellaneous Practically new Kubota MX5200HST, with LA1065 frontend loader, valve kit for grapple, purchased December 2018, 55 hours; 579-2001, leave message.

Wire dog kennel, 18” long, tray in bottom, 11.5” wide, 14.5” high, like new, $25 OBO; 579-9930 or 326-3586.

24’ aluminum flatbed electric wench; electric over hydraulic brakes, triple wheels, 6,000 lb. axles (3), very nice trailer, $9,000; 624-9400, call or text.

year old, $7,900; 13.5’ tye, no till grain drill, $6,000; 7’ root & leaf rake, $300; 1850 Gehl 5’ hay baler, $2,500; 326-2754.

Stainless steel 6” two-bay sink, $125; 50” Gravely mower deck & mower for parts, $450; 4’ three-point hitch bush hog, $400; 333-3576, no calls after 9 p.m.

New dryer cord; parts from 1995 Buick Park Avenue; 401-8294, leave message if no answer.

Local Telephone Prefixes 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 (844.688.2431)

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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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

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

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

#AB3552

1001 USES

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

Powering Up After an OUTAGE When the power goes out, we expect it to be restored within a few hours.

But when a major storm or natural disaster causes widespread damage, extended outages may result. Our line crews work long, hard hours to restore service safely to the greatest number of members in the shortest time possible. Here's what's going on if you find yourself in the dark:

1. High-Voltage Transmission Lines: Transmission towers & cables that supply power to transmission substations (and thousands of members) rarely fail. But when damaged, these facilities must be repaired before other parts of the system can operate.

2. Distribution Substation:

Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS IN BUILD

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

1240 South Blvd. • Chipley, FL 32428 www.backwoodsbuildings.net

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

Pump Repair 638-7221 www.brownpumprepair.com

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

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

Excavator, Dozer & Dump Truck Service Land Clearing, Pond Building, Demolition, Site Preparation, Ditch Work, Tree & Debris Removal, Sand & Top Soil

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850-676-4903

Brown

License Number: CMC1250499

A substation can serve hundreds or thousands of members. When a major outage occurs, line crews inspect substations to determine if problems stem from transmission lines feeding into the substation, the substation itself or if problems exist further down the line.

tion Installa ! le Availab

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

William Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc. • Refrigeration • Heating & Cooling • Ice Machines • Residential/Commercial

This is the process that was used to restore members' power after Hurricane Michael. This particular process of restoring power is used industry-wide since it is the most efficient way to restore power to the greatest number of members possible.

3. Main Distribution Lines:

If the problem can't be isolated at a distribution substation, distribution lines are checked. These lines carry power to large groups of members in communities or housing developments.

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service

4. Tap Lines:

If local outages persist, supply lines (known as tap lines) are inspected. These lines deliver power to transformers, either mounted on poles or placed on pads for underground service, outside businesses, schools and homes.

What’s in YOUR Water?

John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

5. Individual Homes:

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

If your home remains without power, the service line between a transformer & your home may need to be repaired. Always call to report an outage to help line crews isolate local issues.

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

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Thank you for your continuous support!

Together We Can Stay Safe

We appreciate your business

ROUTE

77

Please drink responsibly. Don’t drink & drive.

(850) 360-4701

4386 Hwy. 77

Digging too close to a padmounted 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.

Adams Tree Service, llc

Family Owned & Operated w/ 20 Years Experience

Tree Removal Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming/Bobcat Work

• Fully Insured

• FREE Estimates

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

LIQUORS

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

(850) 593-0009

Gary McIntosh

Davis

and

Septic

Graceville, FL 32440

Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

• New Installation • Drainfield Repair/Replacement • Septic Tank Pumping & Service • Free Estimates

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406 State Certified CFC1425994

HWY. 77 BINGO, INC. (850) 263-7788

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

Open 6 days a week. Closed Tuesdays. Session at 7:30 nightly. $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 Visit www.hwy77bingo.com for all early bird, daily, monthly & holiday specials.

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Community Calendar

WISEFLY AUTO GLASS - EST. 2007

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

Senior Singles Gathering Every 3rd Friday; 2:00 p.m.

Sonny’s, Marianna For more information, contact Linda at 394-8228.

Affordable Stump Grinding

Cheese Making Workshop August 20; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Making cheese is a great way to use local ingredients, save money, and be creative in the kitchen. Participants will learn how to make and store various varieties of cheese. Registration fee is $5 and includes samples and materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265, or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108. University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact 638-6265 (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 800-955-8771) at least five working days prior to the class so proper consideration may be given to the request.

Lowest Prices

Free Estimates

850-209-1381 (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

4th Annual Holmes County Outdoor Expo southeasternsurveying.com September 14 Holmes County Ag Center, Bonifay Finch’s Welding Supply The Holmes County Outdoor Expo is so much more than an outdoor Oxygen • Acetylene • C02 • Argon expo! It is host to the 2019 Florida State Turkey Calling Contest, an 75/25 Rods, Tips, Wire NWTF qualifier and Call Makers Contest. In addition, the Expo features Welding Accessories interactive booths that focus on natural resource management and We service all welding machines. outdoor recreations such as fish pond management, food plots, aquatic 850.768.3697 3433 Pear Tree Lane invertebrates, lion fish, gun safety and much more. Vendors include all Bonifay, FL 32425 things outdoors, food trucks, taxidermy, custom knives, boutiques, games 850.768.3114 and rides for the kids, and feed stores. Proceeds from the event benefit UF/IFAS Holmes County Extension Programs, and the Holmes County Art’s Home Services Backpack Ministry, a program that provides backpacks of food, over the Carpenter/Handyman weekend, to children who likely would go without a meal until they return Build It - Fix It to school on Monday. If your business is involved in the outdoors, or has merchandise that appeals to outdoorsmen/women, we encourage you to Clean It - Haul It become a part of UF/IFAS Holmes County Outdoor Expo in 2019. For LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience more information please visit our webpage www.hcoutdoorexpo.com or call Kalyn Waters at 407-619-9862.

(850) 638-2611

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 AUGUST 2019

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 (844.688.2431)

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Lawn Care Service & Tractor Work Tyler Poole, LLC

850.573.1599 TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way Commercial & Residential Use

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

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

BOBCAT SERVICES • • • •

Debris Clean Up Driveways Grading Free Estimates

Roger Lonsway

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

Home Office: 638-7412

Est. 1980

Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

Mobile Home Power Pole 100 amp $23695 200 amp $31995

(850) 209-1381

Mobile: 260-5438

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

• 15 ton 107 ft. boom

Lic# RM0048955

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

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

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

Trusted For Over 56 Years First Federal Bank is financially stable and community oriented with a history of giving back.

Come experience one-on-one banking and see how we can help you navigate the financial decisions of everyday life.

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Don't Delay - Update Important Account Info Today

the first time you are using this service, you must create a username and password. Once you have them, follow the prompts to enter the member portal. After logging in, click on the “My Account” tab and then select the “Account ost of us never consider the importance of updating our Profile” option and update any account information, but it is very important! Especially phone numbers associated with your account. You can also update with your electric cooperative. Why? Because we use your address and other account info your telephone number to identify your account and location when there are outages. Have you called and our automated system under this tab.

Our automated phone system answered? When the automated system answers your call, it’s is another quick way to make because we are experiencing an extremely high volume of calls due updates. Call 1.855.MYWFECA to an outage. The first thing our system does is try to recognize (1.855.699.3322) and select option your phone number and link it to an account and location. This helps us with our restoration efforts. If the automated system does #4 to update or change your phone number. You can also speak with a answer, and you are calling from a different number than is listed member services representative next on your account, the system won’t recognize your location. This could delay your power restoration during a storm. You don’t want time you are in the office.

Here’s another thing you may that to happen and neither do we, so please make sure all of your not have considered: It is also account information is completely up-to-date. 6908001 very important to let WFEC It’s really quite easy to make sure your account information is updated – sometimes, as simple as picking up the phone. You can know when you or a loved one relies on an oxygen machine, call any district office to make simple changes like updating your sleeps with a CPAP or has other phone number or address. You can also update your information medically essential equipment that on our website. Here’s how: Visit www.westflorida.coop and depends on electricity to operate. look for the “Manage Your Account” field. Log in – if this is In fact, we have a service that will contact members when there is a planned outage to perform routine maintenance or upgrade lines and equipment in their area so that they can make plans to sustain their If you or someone in your equipment and batteries during care uses medical planned outages. 23827001 equipment that requires However, when severe storms hit our area, there is no way to electricity, such as determine how long electric service will be disrupted, so it is very • Ventilators important for WFEC members who require life support or other medical • Oxygen Machines devices to make arrangements • Heart Monitors for their medical needs in • CPAP Machines advance. Members with critical care needs are strongly encouraged • Nebulizers to have backup plans to move to locations with power during an Please check your device's backup battery & make alternate emergency or have a generator on plans for your healthcare needs in case of power outages.

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TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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hand for their use. To sign up for medically essential service, have your doctor complete a medically essential service form. These forms Cattle Sales Residential & Ag Fences can be picked up at any district office or downloaded from the Barbwire • Field Fence • Deer Fence • Chainlink • Vinyl • Privacy co-op’s website. The medically & More essential form must be updated each year.

Members who require medical equipment should also make sure to register with the “Special Needs Registry Shelter Program,” which Prices With & Without Materials is overseen by the emergency management agency in your county. This program is designed to provide hurricane or disaster related evacuation assistance and care for those without other alternatives. If you need transportation assistance or have a health/medical condition that requires medical attention while at a shelter, you should register for Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment this program. If you are a client Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing of a hospice or home health care Since 1969 • Licensed & Insured agency, you should ensure that they have already registered you into the Office: 850-263-8064 • Cell: 850-573-1229 system. This registration helps the local emergency management agency identify those in need of assistance Tri-County Gas and plan for resource allocation S ervice , I nc . to meet those needs. Persons tump rinding Tri-County Gas “Home Folks S ervice , I nc .

Serving with special needs may authorize Home Folks” emergency response personnel to Best Service Best Prices F A Y P N enter their homes during search415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay and-rescue operations, if necessary, (850) 209-2105 547-3696 #RM0048955 Marianna, Florida to ensure their safety and welfare following disasters. The Special Debbie Roney Smith Needs Registry Shelter Program Full Time Realtor since 1996 Multi-Million Dollar Producer information must also be updated each year.

If you have questions about 4420 Lafayette St. Marianna, FL 32446 Call or Text (850) 209-8039 WFEC’s medically essential service, debson1999@gmail.com I’m a REALTOR~I’m American Gold please contact your local district office for assistance. If you would like to sign up for or have questions Touchton’s Barns & Sheds • Pole Barns • Equipment Sheds • Enclosed Sheds, Etc. about the “Special Needs Registry Over 20 years experience Shelter Program,” please contact your local emergency management (850) 307-4449 “We Work office. #CBC1256015

Dylan Eady (850) 573-8060

ABOVE GROUND SERVICE Owned by Homeowner Owned by WFEC WEATHERHEAD (Homeowner)

ATTACHMENT HARDWARE (Homeowner)

SERVICE STACK (Homeowner)

SERVICE LINE (WFEC)

RISER CONDUIT

(WFEC)

METER BOX (Homeowner)

GROUND WIRE & ROD

to please YOU”

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• Homeowners own & are responsible for electrical equipment attached to the house (service stack, attachment hardware, riser, & meter box) & the pole with an attached meter box for mobile or manufactured homes.

• If the homeowner's equipment is damaged, repairs will be needed before WFEC can connect service.

(Homeowner)

MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME POLE (Homeowner)

SERVICE LINE

2.

(WFEC)

METER BOX (Homeowner)

METER (WFEC)

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1.

METER

Glen Scott

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Steps to restore power if your home's service connection is damaged.

Know what you need to repair.

(Homeowner)

Cassy Long (850) 557-2471

Bush Well Drilling

Damage to Your Home's Service Connection

CONDUIT

3.

(Homeowner)

eeds

UNDERGROUND SERVICE

METER BOX (Homeowner)

METER (WFEC)

RISER CONDUIT

4.

5.

Seek a licensed electrician.

• Do not hire an unlicensed electrician. It could create safety hazards & possibly delay your power from being connected.

Do not attempt to fix the damage yourself.

• It could create safety hazards & possibly delay your power from being connected.

Make sure repairs pass required county inspections.* • *Check with your county for inspection requirements related to storm damage.

Notify WFEC at (800) 342-7400 when you're able to receive power.

• Ensure all of the steps above are complete & you are safely able to receive power.

(Homeowner)

SERVICE LINE (Homeowner)

GROUND WIRE & ROD (Homeowner)

If you ever have questions regarding repairs, please call your local district office for assistance.

“In God We Trust”

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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“My favorite experience on Youth Tour would be the motivational speaker. To hear such positivity come out of the mouth of someone Efficient & portable bandsaw can that had been through something so horrific was so moving and it was cut your trees into lumber on your something I will never forget,” said Walters. site with minimal sawdust waste.

Both WFEC Youth Tour representatives agree that they discovered new 638-7105 things about themselves through their participation in the trip.

Walters and Goins both say they discovered how capable they are of ill s ree ervice building relationships with others quickly.

“I enjoyed the people in my group because of all of the different • Tree Removal • Tree Trimming personalities and the fun we had,” said Goins. 34788002 • Stump Grinding “The people in my group during Youth Tour are what truly impacted Insured • Free Estimates me,” said Walters. “I was given the opportunity to spend five days with the kindest group of people I have ever met. Every single one of the other kids taught me something and I will forever remember each and every one of them,” she continued.

The Youth Tour program is open to Walters (left) & Goins (right) had the all high school juniors whose parents opportunity to visit the U.S. Marine Corps or guardians are members of West War Memorial while on the Florida Electric Cooperative. Each high Youth Tour trip. school within WFEC’s service area selects a representative for the State Youth Tour during the fall semester each year. The selected representatives then go on to compete for the two slots available for the National Youth Tour trip to Washington, D.C. The Youth Tour program is also a scholarship opportunity for area students. Four $4,000 scholarships to Chipola College are awarded to participants from each county served by WFEC. “This trip influenced my future because it motivated me to believe that I can do absolutely anything in this world that I want to do. There’s really nothing that can stop someone as long as they work hard,” said Walters. 23441001 If you will be a junior during the 2019-2020 school year, see your school’s guidance counselor for more information about the Youth Tour program or contact Candace Croft, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator at ccroft@westflorida.coop.

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

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Brown Butter Frosting

Submitted by: Martha Whittle

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 pound powdered sugar 1/4 cup cream 11/2 tablespoon vanilla

We Need Your Help!

Directions: In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until it just begins to turn golden brown. Remove from heat. Pour into a bowl, cover and chill in the refrigerator for one hour. Beat chilled butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add sugar and cream alternately until smooth. Stir in vanilla and enjoy on your favorite dessert.

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

Reps from McLean Engineering are doing a damage assessment follow-up survey. This survey will help WFEC obtain FEMA reimbursements. They're inspecting poles, wire & attachments & are currently working around Westville, Grand Ridge, Sneads & Alford this month. They’ll be taking photos, so please don’t be alarmed if you see someone on your property.

Their trucks have WFEC Contractor decals on the side. Questions?

Contact your district office.

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

We're looking for recipes for the Current Light Flashes publication. Please send photos if available.

Remember to submit your name, so we can give credit where credit is due.

Ways to Submit: 1. Mail: PO. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440 2. Email: clf@westflorida.coop 3. Drop: at your local district office

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Not only was I able to see these famous structures, I was able to experience it all with 32 newly made friends,” said Walters.

One of the highlights of the trip included meeting elected representatives. “My favorite experience on the trip was meeting Congressman Neal Dunn because he gave me insight on what is going on in the government,” said Goins. “This trip has made me consider a career in politics,” he continued.

The Youth Tour representatives also had the chance to participate in Youth Day, where they heard motivational speaker, Paralympic gold medalist and author, Mike Schlappi speak. He shares with our future leaders how he overcame challenges from an accident that left him paralyzed and in deep despair to become a successful athlete, author and speaker. He is the founder and director of the Wheelchair Sports Foundation, providing sports and recreational opportunities for disabled athletes. continued on page 12 Top right: Karleigh Walters snapped a selfie with Congressman Neal Dunn while in Washington, D.C. in June. She said this trip was the best & that the bonds she built with fellow Youth Tour students are priceless.

Bottom: Karleigh Walters (left) of Chipley & Jackson Goins (right) of Altha represented WFEC as participants in the National Rural Electric Youth Tour.

Thirty-two students represented co-ops from across Florida on the National Rural Electric Youth Tour this year.

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ISSUE AUGUST 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Local Students Represent WFEC on National Youth Tour

J

"I

ackson Goins of was given the opportunity to spend five days Altha and Karleigh Walters with the kindest group of people have ever met of Chipley were among 1,600 high very single one of the other kids taught me school students from 46 states that will forever remember each and visited Washington, something and D.C June 15-20. every one of them arleigh alters They represented WFEC on the group also visited many of D.C.’s National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. 20647004 famous museums and Arlington While in Washington, the students learned first-hand what it is like National Cemetery. to be involved in politics, how our government operates and about “What I enjoyed most while in how and why electric co-ops were formed. The students also visited D.C. was getting to explore famany monuments and memorials including the Franklin D. Roosevelt mous monuments and memorials Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Memorial, World War II with a ton of other people my age.

Memorial, Viet Nam Memorial, the Iwo Jima Monument and more. The

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." ~ K

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Not only was I able to see these famous structures, I was able to experience it all with 32 newly made friends,” said Walters.

One of the highlights of the trip included meeting elected representatives. “My favorite experience on the trip was meeting Congressman Neal Dunn because he gave me insight on what is going on in the government,” said Goins. “This trip has made me consider a career in politics,” he continued.

The Youth Tour representatives also had the chance to participate in Youth Day, where they heard motivational speaker, Paralympic gold medalist and author, Mike Schlappi speak. He shares with our future leaders how he overcame challenges from an accident that left him paralyzed and in deep despair to become a successful athlete, author and speaker. He is the founder and director of the Wheelchair Sports Foundation, providing sports and recreational opportunities for disabled athletes. continued on page 12 Top right: Karleigh Walters snapped a selfie with Congressman Neal Dunn while in Washington, D.C. in June. She said this trip was the best & that the bonds she built with fellow Youth Tour students are priceless.

Bottom: Karleigh Walters (left) of Chipley & Jackson Goins (right) of Altha represented WFEC as participants in the National Rural Electric Youth Tour.

Thirty-two students represented co-ops from across Florida on the National Rural Electric Youth Tour this year.

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ISSUE AUGUST 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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OLEN BARFIELD

“My favorite experience on Youth Tour would be the motivational speaker. To hear such positivity come out of the mouth of someone Efficient & portable bandsaw can that had been through something so horrific was so moving and it was cut your trees into lumber on your something I will never forget,” said Walters. site with minimal sawdust waste.

Both WFEC Youth Tour representatives agree that they discovered new 638-7105 things about themselves through their participation in the trip.

Walters and Goins both say they discovered how capable they are of ill s ree ervice building relationships with others quickly.

“I enjoyed the people in my group because of all of the different • Tree Removal • Tree Trimming personalities and the fun we had,” said Goins. 34788002 • Stump Grinding “The people in my group during Youth Tour are what truly impacted Insured • Free Estimates me,” said Walters. “I was given the opportunity to spend five days with the kindest group of people I have ever met. Every single one of the other kids taught me something and I will forever remember each and every one of them,” she continued.

The Youth Tour program is open to Walters (left) & Goins (right) had the all high school juniors whose parents opportunity to visit the U.S. Marine Corps or guardians are members of West War Memorial while on the Florida Electric Cooperative. Each high Youth Tour trip. school within WFEC’s service area selects a representative for the State Youth Tour during the fall semester each year. The selected representatives then go on to compete for the two slots available for the National Youth Tour trip to Washington, D.C. The Youth Tour program is also a scholarship opportunity for area students. Four $4,000 scholarships to Chipola College are awarded to participants from each county served by WFEC. “This trip influenced my future because it motivated me to believe that I can do absolutely anything in this world that I want to do. There’s really nothing that can stop someone as long as they work hard,” said Walters. 23441001 If you will be a junior during the 2019-2020 school year, see your school’s guidance counselor for more information about the Youth Tour program or contact Candace Croft, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator at ccroft@westflorida.coop.

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

H ’ T

S

593-4455

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Brown Butter Frosting

Submitted by: Martha Whittle

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 pound powdered sugar 1/4 cup cream 11/2 tablespoon vanilla

We Need Your Help!

Directions: In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until it just begins to turn golden brown. Remove from heat. Pour into a bowl, cover and chill in the refrigerator for one hour. Beat chilled butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add sugar and cream alternately until smooth. Stir in vanilla and enjoy on your favorite dessert.

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

Reps from McLean Engineering are doing a damage assessment follow-up survey. This survey will help WFEC obtain FEMA reimbursements. They're inspecting poles, wire & attachments & are currently working around Westville, Grand Ridge, Sneads & Alford this month. They’ll be taking photos, so please don’t be alarmed if you see someone on your property.

Their trucks have WFEC Contractor decals on the side. Questions?

Contact your district office.

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

We're looking for recipes for the Current Light Flashes publication. Please send photos if available.

Remember to submit your name, so we can give credit where credit is due.

Ways to Submit: 1. Mail: PO. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440 2. Email: clf@westflorida.coop 3. Drop: at your local district office

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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hand for their use. To sign up for medically essential service, have your doctor complete a medically essential service form. These forms Cattle Sales Residential & Ag Fences can be picked up at any district office or downloaded from the Barbwire • Field Fence • Deer Fence • Chainlink • Vinyl • Privacy co-op’s website. The medically & More essential form must be updated each year.

Members who require medical equipment should also make sure to register with the “Special Needs Registry Shelter Program,” which Prices With & Without Materials is overseen by the emergency management agency in your county. This program is designed to provide hurricane or disaster related evacuation assistance and care for those without other alternatives. If you need transportation assistance or have a health/medical condition that requires medical attention while at a shelter, you should register for Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment this program. If you are a client Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing of a hospice or home health care Since 1969 • Licensed & Insured agency, you should ensure that they have already registered you into the Office: 850-263-8064 • Cell: 850-573-1229 system. This registration helps the local emergency management agency identify those in need of assistance Tri-County Gas and plan for resource allocation S ervice , I nc . to meet those needs. Persons tump rinding Tri-County Gas “Home Folks S ervice , I nc .

Serving with special needs may authorize Home Folks” emergency response personnel to Best Service Best Prices F A Y P N enter their homes during search415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay and-rescue operations, if necessary, (850) 209-2105 547-3696 #RM0048955 Marianna, Florida to ensure their safety and welfare following disasters. The Special Debbie Roney Smith Needs Registry Shelter Program Full Time Realtor since 1996 Multi-Million Dollar Producer information must also be updated each year.

If you have questions about 4420 Lafayette St. Marianna, FL 32446 Call or Text (850) 209-8039 WFEC’s medically essential service, debson1999@gmail.com I’m a REALTOR~I’m American Gold please contact your local district office for assistance. If you would like to sign up for or have questions Touchton’s Barns & Sheds • Pole Barns • Equipment Sheds • Enclosed Sheds, Etc. about the “Special Needs Registry Over 20 years experience Shelter Program,” please contact your local emergency management (850) 307-4449 “We Work office. #CBC1256015

Dylan Eady (850) 573-8060

ABOVE GROUND SERVICE Owned by Homeowner Owned by WFEC WEATHERHEAD (Homeowner)

ATTACHMENT HARDWARE (Homeowner)

SERVICE STACK (Homeowner)

SERVICE LINE (WFEC)

RISER CONDUIT

(WFEC)

METER BOX (Homeowner)

GROUND WIRE & ROD

to please YOU”

PAGE 8

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ropane

• Homeowners own & are responsible for electrical equipment attached to the house (service stack, attachment hardware, riser, & meter box) & the pole with an attached meter box for mobile or manufactured homes.

• If the homeowner's equipment is damaged, repairs will be needed before WFEC can connect service.

(Homeowner)

MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME POLE (Homeowner)

SERVICE LINE

2.

(WFEC)

METER BOX (Homeowner)

METER (WFEC)

G

or

1.

METER

Glen Scott

S

Steps to restore power if your home's service connection is damaged.

Know what you need to repair.

(Homeowner)

Cassy Long (850) 557-2471

Bush Well Drilling

Damage to Your Home's Service Connection

CONDUIT

3.

(Homeowner)

eeds

UNDERGROUND SERVICE

METER BOX (Homeowner)

METER (WFEC)

RISER CONDUIT

4.

5.

Seek a licensed electrician.

• Do not hire an unlicensed electrician. It could create safety hazards & possibly delay your power from being connected.

Do not attempt to fix the damage yourself.

• It could create safety hazards & possibly delay your power from being connected.

Make sure repairs pass required county inspections.* • *Check with your county for inspection requirements related to storm damage.

Notify WFEC at (800) 342-7400 when you're able to receive power.

• Ensure all of the steps above are complete & you are safely able to receive power.

(Homeowner)

SERVICE LINE (Homeowner)

GROUND WIRE & ROD (Homeowner)

If you ever have questions regarding repairs, please call your local district office for assistance.

“In God We Trust”

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Lawn Care Service & Tractor Work Tyler Poole, LLC

850.573.1599 TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way Commercial & Residential Use

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

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

BOBCAT SERVICES • • • •

Debris Clean Up Driveways Grading Free Estimates

Roger Lonsway

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

Home Office: 638-7412

Est. 1980

Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

Mobile Home Power Pole 100 amp $23695 200 amp $31995

(850) 209-1381

Mobile: 260-5438

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

• 15 ton 107 ft. boom

Lic# RM0048955

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

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

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

Trusted For Over 56 Years First Federal Bank is financially stable and community oriented with a history of giving back.

Come experience one-on-one banking and see how we can help you navigate the financial decisions of everyday life.

ffbf.com

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ffbf.com |

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Don't Delay - Update Important Account Info Today

the first time you are using this service, you must create a username and password. Once you have them, follow the prompts to enter the member portal. After logging in, click on the “My Account” tab and then select the “Account ost of us never consider the importance of updating our Profile” option and update any account information, but it is very important! Especially phone numbers associated with your account. You can also update with your electric cooperative. Why? Because we use your address and other account info your telephone number to identify your account and location when there are outages. Have you called and our automated system under this tab.

Our automated phone system answered? When the automated system answers your call, it’s is another quick way to make because we are experiencing an extremely high volume of calls due updates. Call 1.855.MYWFECA to an outage. The first thing our system does is try to recognize (1.855.699.3322) and select option your phone number and link it to an account and location. This helps us with our restoration efforts. If the automated system does #4 to update or change your phone number. You can also speak with a answer, and you are calling from a different number than is listed member services representative next on your account, the system won’t recognize your location. This could delay your power restoration during a storm. You don’t want time you are in the office.

Here’s another thing you may that to happen and neither do we, so please make sure all of your not have considered: It is also account information is completely up-to-date. 6908001 very important to let WFEC It’s really quite easy to make sure your account information is updated – sometimes, as simple as picking up the phone. You can know when you or a loved one relies on an oxygen machine, call any district office to make simple changes like updating your sleeps with a CPAP or has other phone number or address. You can also update your information medically essential equipment that on our website. Here’s how: Visit www.westflorida.coop and depends on electricity to operate. look for the “Manage Your Account” field. Log in – if this is In fact, we have a service that will contact members when there is a planned outage to perform routine maintenance or upgrade lines and equipment in their area so that they can make plans to sustain their If you or someone in your equipment and batteries during care uses medical planned outages. 23827001 equipment that requires However, when severe storms hit our area, there is no way to electricity, such as determine how long electric service will be disrupted, so it is very • Ventilators important for WFEC members who require life support or other medical • Oxygen Machines devices to make arrangements • Heart Monitors for their medical needs in • CPAP Machines advance. Members with critical care needs are strongly encouraged • Nebulizers to have backup plans to move to locations with power during an Please check your device's backup battery & make alternate emergency or have a generator on plans for your healthcare needs in case of power outages.

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Call 811 before you dig and stay safe.

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Graceville, FL 32440

Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

• New Installation • Drainfield Repair/Replacement • Septic Tank Pumping & Service • Free Estimates

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406 State Certified CFC1425994

HWY. 77 BINGO, INC. (850) 263-7788

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

Open 6 days a week. Closed Tuesdays. Session at 7:30 nightly. $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 Visit www.hwy77bingo.com for all early bird, daily, monthly & holiday specials.

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Community Calendar

WISEFLY AUTO GLASS - EST. 2007

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

Senior Singles Gathering Every 3rd Friday; 2:00 p.m.

Sonny’s, Marianna For more information, contact Linda at 394-8228.

Affordable Stump Grinding

Cheese Making Workshop August 20; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Making cheese is a great way to use local ingredients, save money, and be creative in the kitchen. Participants will learn how to make and store various varieties of cheese. Registration fee is $5 and includes samples and materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265, or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108. University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact 638-6265 (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 800-955-8771) at least five working days prior to the class so proper consideration may be given to the request.

Lowest Prices

Free Estimates

850-209-1381 (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

4th Annual Holmes County Outdoor Expo southeasternsurveying.com September 14 Holmes County Ag Center, Bonifay Finch’s Welding Supply The Holmes County Outdoor Expo is so much more than an outdoor Oxygen • Acetylene • C02 • Argon expo! It is host to the 2019 Florida State Turkey Calling Contest, an 75/25 Rods, Tips, Wire NWTF qualifier and Call Makers Contest. In addition, the Expo features Welding Accessories interactive booths that focus on natural resource management and We service all welding machines. outdoor recreations such as fish pond management, food plots, aquatic 850.768.3697 3433 Pear Tree Lane invertebrates, lion fish, gun safety and much more. Vendors include all Bonifay, FL 32425 things outdoors, food trucks, taxidermy, custom knives, boutiques, games 850.768.3114 and rides for the kids, and feed stores. Proceeds from the event benefit UF/IFAS Holmes County Extension Programs, and the Holmes County Art’s Home Services Backpack Ministry, a program that provides backpacks of food, over the Carpenter/Handyman weekend, to children who likely would go without a meal until they return Build It - Fix It to school on Monday. If your business is involved in the outdoors, or has merchandise that appeals to outdoorsmen/women, we encourage you to Clean It - Haul It become a part of UF/IFAS Holmes County Outdoor Expo in 2019. For LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience more information please visit our webpage www.hcoutdoorexpo.com or call Kalyn Waters at 407-619-9862.

(850) 638-2611

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 AUGUST 2019

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 (844.688.2431)

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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

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

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

#AB3552

1001 USES

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

Powering Up After an OUTAGE When the power goes out, we expect it to be restored within a few hours.

But when a major storm or natural disaster causes widespread damage, extended outages may result. Our line crews work long, hard hours to restore service safely to the greatest number of members in the shortest time possible. Here's what's going on if you find yourself in the dark:

1. High-Voltage Transmission Lines: Transmission towers & cables that supply power to transmission substations (and thousands of members) rarely fail. But when damaged, these facilities must be repaired before other parts of the system can operate.

2. Distribution Substation:

Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS IN BUILD

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

1240 South Blvd. • Chipley, FL 32428 www.backwoodsbuildings.net

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

Pump Repair 638-7221 www.brownpumprepair.com

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

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

Excavator, Dozer & Dump Truck Service Land Clearing, Pond Building, Demolition, Site Preparation, Ditch Work, Tree & Debris Removal, Sand & Top Soil

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850-676-4903

Brown

License Number: CMC1250499

A substation can serve hundreds or thousands of members. When a major outage occurs, line crews inspect substations to determine if problems stem from transmission lines feeding into the substation, the substation itself or if problems exist further down the line.

tion Installa ! le Availab

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

William Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc. • Refrigeration • Heating & Cooling • Ice Machines • Residential/Commercial

This is the process that was used to restore members' power after Hurricane Michael. This particular process of restoring power is used industry-wide since it is the most efficient way to restore power to the greatest number of members possible.

3. Main Distribution Lines:

If the problem can't be isolated at a distribution substation, distribution lines are checked. These lines carry power to large groups of members in communities or housing developments.

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service

4. Tap Lines:

If local outages persist, supply lines (known as tap lines) are inspected. These lines deliver power to transformers, either mounted on poles or placed on pads for underground service, outside businesses, schools and homes.

What’s in YOUR Water?

John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

5. Individual Homes:

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

If your home remains without power, the service line between a transformer & your home may need to be repaired. Always call to report an outage to help line crews isolate local issues.

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

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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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 www.claycoforestry.com clayslandclearing@gmail.com

Medicare Supplement Plans

Let’s sit down face-to-face to talk about your needs.

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055

United Healthcare Insurance Company

Licensed Insurance Agent Contracted with UnitedHelathcare Insurance Company

850-209-1381

AS3035FL

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.

McIntosh

EMERGENCY PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Clay O’Neal:

insured by

Medicare supplement insurance Call me today: plan questions? Gene Alford

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

Quinn Williams

850-373-7186 RF11067708

200-Amp Power Pole $299.95

Located in Bonifay, FL Residential & Commercial Plumbing

DAVIDSON EQUIPMENT

100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95

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

Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

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

10% Off with this Ad

We Do the Job For You • Free Estimates

Your Patient-Centered Medical Home Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Walton and Washington Counties, Florida

Blountstown (Calhoun County) Medical & Behavioral Health 16875 North Cayson Street (850) 674-2244

Bonifay (Holmes County) Medical & Behavioral Health 495 St. Johns Road (850) 547-5547

Chipley (Washington County) Medical & Behavioral Health 1414 Main Street, Suite 4 (850) 676-4926

Marianna (Jackson County) Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health 4126 Independent Drive (850) 394-4907

Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance Accepted Affordable Sliding Fee Scale Available For Uninsured Patients

CLASSIFIEDS

Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 rolls; WINCO PTO generator, 12,000 258-0020. continuous duty, garage kept, excellent condition, $1,000; FOR SALE King Temper-Pedic electric 643-1519, call or text. adjustable split frame bed/remote, used very little, very good condition, Amaryllis lilies, $5; Rose of Sharon, Animals/Livestock $4,500+ new, make offer; 263-9171. doubles, $2 or $6; variegated jasmine, $3; angel trumpets, $5; Pigs, 3 females (1 pregnant), 1 male, China cabinet; double pedestal 693-4583. different ages, different weights; dining table, chest(s); mirrored 786-470-4596, located in Chipley. canopy water bed frame with innerspring mattress; lamps, desk; Multiple Listings German Shepherd puppies, black & tan, mother & father on site, first 547-1519, evenings.

King-sized comforter, red & gold shots & de-wormed, $350 each; Gravely self-propelled lawn mower, with shams, bed skirt, sheets, $25; 209-0749.

175CC 21” cut, good shape, extra 407-923-0457, text only. new blade, $150; 547-4853.

Full-blooded Rat Terrier puppies, 2 14” Troy-Bilt Bronco rear tine tiller, males left, $100 each; 573-7389, call Hay, fertilized, barn stored, 4x4 rolls, brand new, $350; Wilderness kayak or text. $22.50/roll; 579-2732.

Tarpon 12’, $750; 10’ Pelican kayak, $200; 258-7147.

30’ hauler, V-neck enclosed trailer, Appliances diamond plate trim, drop door at Square bale annual peanut hay; rear, awning along length of trailer, 7x8 walk-in freezer; 16x36 walk-in Frigidaire refrigerator, 26 cubic equipped with A/C, 2 windows; cooler; 263-3427. foot, white, side-by-side, ice & inside paneled, inside outlets, water; 263-6886. carpeted, 2 axles, $8,500; 624-9400. 10’ H.D. bush hog rotor mower, one

Clothing Beautiful women’s A-Line strapless wedding dress & A-Line skirt, price: $650 (bundled), $550 (dress only), $100 (skirt only), dress, size 12 (may also fit if normal dress size is 10), skirt size: medium, color: white, both items brand new, in original packaging; 592-7252.

Home/Farm

Marsana Brunner, APRN Blountstown

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Dr. Oenbrink Blountstown

Jacob Robison, APRN Bonifay

Dr. Melvin Chipley

PanCareFL.org

Dr. Knowles Marianna

Kayla Sherrouse, APRN Marianna

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Beautiful cherry dining table w/end silverware drawers, 8 chairs, $475; quality wool 8x10’ neutral/red area rug, $150; 334-333-3533.

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

Miscellaneous Practically new Kubota MX5200HST, with LA1065 frontend loader, valve kit for grapple, purchased December 2018, 55 hours; 579-2001, leave message.

Wire dog kennel, 18” long, tray in bottom, 11.5” wide, 14.5” high, like new, $25 OBO; 579-9930 or 326-3586.

24’ aluminum flatbed electric wench; electric over hydraulic brakes, triple wheels, 6,000 lb. axles (3), very nice trailer, $9,000; 624-9400, call or text.

year old, $7,900; 13.5’ tye, no till grain drill, $6,000; 7’ root & leaf rake, $300; 1850 Gehl 5’ hay baler, $2,500; 326-2754.

Stainless steel 6” two-bay sink, $125; 50” Gravely mower deck & mower for parts, $450; 4’ three-point hitch bush hog, $400; 333-3576, no calls after 9 p.m.

New dryer cord; parts from 1995 Buick Park Avenue; 401-8294, leave message if no answer.

Local Telephone Prefixes 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 (844.688.2431)

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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Multiple Listings (cont.)

John Deere 44” lawn sweep, $100, used twice; brown recliner, $125; one swivel rocker, $50; two light green chairs, $75 each; dark green chairs, $75; 569-1124.

Two 3-point hay spears; grain wagons; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; tack; Bee horse trailer; gentle pony w/saddle & bridle; 592-2494 or 209-8532.

Leaf rake, to pull behind lawn mower, $50; generator, $50; 693-4583.

Cair Wintec 16’ dressage saddle, Lawn mowers; scrap metal, any and $175; schooling breeches, size 4; misc. tack also available, great starter all kinds; 547-2718. bargain; 849-1951, call or text.

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

Real Estate

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

Large selection of all types of musical equipment; sound 3BR/2BA remodeled home, 15 acres, equipment, guitars, drums, pianos & more, all priced to sell; 624-9400. barn, ready for horses, 8 miles north of Ponce de Leon; 419-1757.

German Shorthair Pointer puppies Twenty-one acres of land, Hwy. 73, & older dogs; Mahindra tractor; near Altha; 643-1959.

693-5001, Archie Jones.

Best Quality table saw, 10” blade, $160; 12’ steel gate; cassette tape recorder & player; recliner; 703-0838.

Recreational Vehicles 1983 24’ pontoons only, with no trailer, $1,500; 326-1959.

Notification Statement

Vehicles

Main Business and Publications Offices 5282 Peanut Road Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 (850) 263-3231 or 1-800-342-7400

2000 Mercury, fawn color, V6, cold air, good condition, $1,800 negotiable; 326-2548, no collect calls.

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.

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, article or information.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Want to buy a 1968 Pontiac LeMans, 2-door, hard top, in restorable condition; 415-0375, leave message with number.

WANTED Concrete lawn décor; fruit trees, let me know what you have; 352-408-8515.

Handyman to help in yard & with other tasks; 526-5107.

Well-maintained small house, or 3BR mobile home on 2 acres & surfaced road; 592-4838.

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

2004 Ford Ranger, for body parts, no running gear needed; 12’ tubular gate, reasonable; 326-2007.

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

Someone to paint ramp & back steps; 956-2445.

FREE Ten month old calico cat, spayed & vaccinated, friendly, free to loving home; 579-4902.

Dog pen, chain link, 4’ high with gate, 2x12, you take apart & haul; 703-1132.

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Corbin Appointed to Vacant District 5 Trustee Seat

TOGETHER We can be safe.

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our West Florida Electric Board of Trustees has appointed David E. Corbin of Alford, Florida, to fill the District 5 Board of Trustees seat left vacant by the passing of long-time trustee, A.C. Miles.

Corbin’s family has been members of WFEC for three generations and he has been a member himself for the past seven years.

Corbin is currently employed by the Holmes County Board of Commissioners as David Corbin County Projects Director where he is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Holmes County Board of Commissioners. He was previously employed by the Washington County Board of Commissioners and retired in May 2016 after working with the county 37 years. 38803002 He has served as a member of the of Panhandle Public Library Cooperative Services (PPLCS) Board for the past six years and as Chairman for the past four years. The PPLCS was established in 1992 and serves over 109,000 residents of Calhoun, Holmes and Jackson counties with a combined library collection of approximately 200,000 items in its multicounty libraries.

Corbin is the son of Eugene, Sr. and Addleane Corbin. He is married to Rebecca Corbin and they have one daughter, Jennifer, and two granddaughters, Jailey and Makenna. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting and riding horses.

“I want to thank the Board of Trustees for their trust in me and for appointing me as trustee. I look forward to working with everyone and being the best we can be together,” said Corbin.

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

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.

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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CURRENT LIGHT

FLASHES

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 69, NO 8

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

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Thinking of BUYING or SELLING? Whether it’s residential home, land or commercial, we specialize in all property types. Let’s work together to get your property SOLD or let me help you find your next dream property.

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

Clay Patrick Owner/Broker

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

United Country Real Estate | Properties South 850-693-6610 cpatrick@propertiessouth.com|www.propertiessouth.com

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial

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

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

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

Brent Hall 850.718.7314

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

Randy

BUSH

RONE

District 7 / Vice President

District 8 / President

Purchase this ad for ONLY $75/month.

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

(850) 263-3231 Serving the Area for Over 60 Years

David

TATUM District 1

District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured

850-326-7463 (cell)

Providing quality printing and service to the Florida panhandle and south Alabama since 1961.

Purchase this size ad for ONLY $100/month. Reach over 21,000 local residences.

1014 Main Street, Chipley, FL 32428 traceykent828@gmail.com • www.southernwayrealty.com

955 Tate Drive Dothan, Alabama 334-792-8408 • dplinc@graceba.net

(850) 263-3231

Tracey R. Kent Realtor/Property Manager

Southern Way Realty, Inc. Jackie

Tim

POOSER

ALFORD

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Dirt • Rock • Culverts John

CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9

Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc. Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation

ADAMS

24 Hour Emergency Response

Rent-All • We have everything you need!

Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair

People's South Bank Payment Locations: Chipley (850) 415-1320 Greenwood (850) 594-4151 Malone (850) 569-2264 Marianna (850) 526-4331 or (850) 482-4029 Sneads (850) 593-1183

Blountstown (850) 674-5900

District 3

District 2

Built for bigger yards.

Priced for smaller payments.

David

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

CORBIN

OWENS

MSA 120 C-BQ Chain Saw

Smooth controls driven by a commercial-grade transmission. The Z400 KommanderPRO brings the biggest yards down to size. And gets the job done right every time. Now available with payments cut to your liking. Visit us today.

12” bar Includes AK 20 battery and AL 101 charger

29995

$

Frank E.

Myron

BONDURANT

HUDSON

Attorney

District 9

$0 Down 0% APR 48 Months Panhandle Tractor • (850) 526-2257 Ty

PEEL

Executive VP/CEO

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WFEC has convenient locations other than our offices, where you may pay your monthly electric bill on or before the due date.

Serving Northwest Florida!

Middlebrooks Contractors, Inc. Joe E.

WFEC Remote Pay Locations

5003 Highway 90 • Marianna, Florida 32446

Battery Power.

Made By STIHL.

PANHANDLE TRACTOR 5006 Highway 90 Marianna, FL 32446 850-526-2257

www.KubotaUSA.com

©Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2019

© Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2019. 0% A.P.R, 0.00% down, financing for 48 months on purchase of new Z400 models from participating dealers in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation USA; subject to credit approval. Example: 48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Example amount based on sales price of $6,099. Each dealer sets own price. Prices and payments may vary. Offer expires 8/31/19. 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, safety and product information, consult your local Kubota dealer.

For the complete disclaimer, go ti KubotaUSA.com/disclaimers and see the posted disclaimer.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

“I Love the Fast and Clean Cutting.” GrandmaSaw

All prices DSRP at participating dealers while supplies last. The actual listed guide bar length may vary from the effective cutting length based on which powerhead it is installed on. Check out these reviews and others on the product pages at STIHLdealers.com. © 2019 STIHL

ISSUE JULY 2019

FSA 56 Battery Trimmer $ 19995 Includes AK 10 battery and AL 101 charger

“Light, Powerful, Long Battery Life ” BunnyMan

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

AUGUST North Bonifay 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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FLASHES CURRENT LIGHT

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Local Students Represent WFEC on National Youth Tour Pages 10-12 Energy Efficiency Tip

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 FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

BUS: (850) 415-1217 • CELL: (850) 573-1270 Hybrid Barn Kits Available!

INSIDE ...

Engineered Buildings Available!

Routinely replace or clean your air conditioner’s filter. Replacing a dirty, clogged filter can reduce your air conditioner’s energy consumption by 5-15%.

Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.

Corbin Appointed to Vacant D5 Seat ...pg. 3 Powering Up After ... pg. 5 an Outage

Deck Kits!

Concrete Steps in Stock

www.panhandlesalvage.com

6x8 - $269 8x10 - $369 10x10 - $499 12x12 - $589 12x16 - $729

Many more sizes to choose from!

Treated Swings in Stock!

850-547-9354

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

405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL

Don’t Delay Update Info Today ...pgs. 7-8

Cover: Karleigh Walters (left), Congressman Neal Dunn (center) & Jackson Goins (right)

*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*

ISSUE AUGUST 2019

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL

69, NO 8

Damage to Your Home’s Service Connection

...pg. 13

Community Calendar

...pg. 15

Local Classifieds

...pgs. 17-18