August 2023

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Local Students Travel to D.C. Pages 8-9

Available: ◄

• Concrete Block • Rebar

DUPONT•

Authorized Agent

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AUTO GLASS

SAFETY COUNCIL-

Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.

• Any Glass • Any Vehicle

WISEFLYAUTOGLASS.COM

Debbie Roney Smith

Free Pool Water Testing!

Call or text: (850) 209-8039

LIC#SL642701

“Be SOLD with American Gold”

knives available

Pool Supplies

Bulk Chlorine, Salt & Chemicals In Stock Now!

• Wire • Culverts

Deck Kits!

6x8 8x10 10x12 12x16

Many more sizes to choose from!

Shop online: www.panhandlelumber.com

“I List - I Sell” Full Time Realtor Since 1996

Panhandle Lumber & Supply

4420 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446

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

www.realtordrs.com • debson1999@gmail.com

850-547-9354 • 405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL INSIDE ...

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!

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: All session games pay $250!

Saturdays 7 Sundays: Jackpot games @ 4-5-6-7-9 & 10 PM Double Action Mini-Session at 4:00 PM

Mondays & Wednesdays: T-shirt night

Shawn Walling Named EVP & CEO ...pg. 3 10 Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill ...pg. 4

Keshawn Daniels of Graceville (left) and Kaycie Rich of Malone (right) represented WFEC on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in June 2023. They traveled with over 35 other high school students from Florida to Washington, D.C. where they spent an action-packed week seeing the sights and learning.

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Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL 73, NO 8

WFEC Co-hosts Energy Education Workshop

...pgs. 5-6

Ways to Report Power Outages

...pg. 6

Local Classifieds

...pgs. 13-14

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USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 73, 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.

STIHL ZERO-TURN MOWERS A new wave of cutting power

Ask About Financing Options!

Multiple Financing Options Available

Tim

ALFORD District 2

Middlebrooks Contractors, Inc. Serving the Area for Over 60 Years Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair • Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation • Dirt • Rock • Culverts

Ph: (850) 547-3658

ADAMS

District 3

District 4

David

George Clayton

District 5 / Vice President

District 6

CORBIN

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

OWENS

To save energy through ceiling fan use, remember to raise your thermostat a few degrees while fans are turned on. Ceiling fans can help improve comfort yearround. In the summer, operate ceiling fans in a counterclockwise direction.

Remember, ceiling fans cool people, not spaces. Be sure to turn them off when you leave the room.

Find out more: www.vote.coop

24 Hour Emergency Response CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9 Randy

Joe E.

BUSH

RONE

District 7 / Secretary-Treasurer

District 8 / President

Myron

Frank E.

New to the Area? Turning 65?

Eligible for Medicaid?

DROP Program?

I Can Help.

I’m Local. Licensed/Certified/Dependable/Helpful Over 200 carriers:

BONDURANT

HUDSON

Attorney

District 9

Melonie Wood (850) 658-2635 Shawn

WALLING

Executive VP/CEO

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License Numbers: FL #CCCF1327331 • AL #S-44779

Plumbing • Electrical • Licensed & Insured

John

Jackie

www.candcroofingandconstruction.com

Did you know ceiling fans can make a room feel 4 degrees cooler?

Rent-All • We have everything you need! Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc.

POOSER

(850) 547-1001

FL Lic.# W489703 Al Lic.# 300759370

Together We Can Stay Safe

Energy Efficiency Tip:

5003 Highway 90 • Marianna, Florida 32446 David

Call Today for Free Estimates Residential Roofing Specialist • Locally Owned & Operated

Panhandle Tractor • (850) 526-2257 District 1

Specializing in residential and commercial roofing projects

ReRoof America

WFEC Board of Trustees

TATUM

C&C Construction of Northwest Florida, LLC.

Cigna/Aetna/Humana/United Healthcare/WellCare Blue Cross-Blue Shield/AIG/Mutual of Omaha/Allianz/ Athene/Silac/Americo Medicare/Long Term Care/Final Expense & Life Insurance/Retirement Plans

Call (850) 658-2635 for Free Consulation

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.

I Come to You - No Charge/No Obligation

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TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE! (1.844.688.2431) PAGE 15

Multiple Listings (cont.) Recreational Vehicles Homemade/handmade quilts, lap quilts, baby quilts, twin, full or queen; 2 used bathtubs to be used for water or feed troughs, great price; 850-547-3649.

2015 Jayco Eagle half ton towable 5th wheel, rear living w/ leather upholstery, Anderson hitch included, $26,000; 850-508-2041.

Grain wagon; 3-horse slant trailer; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; tack; Vehicles utility trailer; T-post; rolls barb wire; 1997 GMC Sierra SLE, runs great, 850-592-2494 or 850-209-8532. $4,500 OBO; 334-796-0287.

Kubota tractor, 50 HP, like new, 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 4.0 many extras, barn kept, grapple, bucket & many extras, w/trailer; two liter engine, excellent condition, 47,237 miles, $15,000; table saws; 850-557-9905.

850-625-2899.

Real Estate Tiny house, will sell with or without land; 850-693-3756 or 334-661-5419.

16 acres of land, Butler Road, Grand Ridge, great for hunting; 850-639-3756 or 334-661-5419.

WANTED

150-500 acres pasture land in Holmes or Washington County; 850-234-7070.

Shawn Walling Named EVP & CEO

Penny through dollar coins, loose, in jars, collections and estates, buy, trade or sell, honest; 850-326-3437.

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Antique firearms, WW2 German and Japanese items; 850-451-5263 or email: wildlifemexico911@yahoo. com.

License plates from any state, mainly Florida, prior to 1980; old motorcycles or parts prior to 1960; 850-557-7030, Greg.

Old Craftsman wood planer, running or not; 850-703-9134, leave message.

John Deere 5320 shop manual; 1971 Monte Carlo front bumper for FREE fair price, have a 1970 Monte Carlo bumper, will trade or buy; Treadmill, runs great, must pick up; 850-547-0448 or 850-373-3709.

334-796-0287.

Horses; ponies; mules; donkeys; 850-592-2494 or 850-209-8532.

Notification Statement

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

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

WASHINGTON COUNTY EQUESTRIAN CENTER

2574 DANIELS LAKE RD. CHIPLEY, FLorida

SEPTEMBER 8TH & 9TH

GATES OPEN AT 5PM, RODEO AT 7PM

t is my pleasure to announce the search for West Florida Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC) Executive Vice President and CEO (EVP & CEO) has concluded. Shawn Walling has been hired to serve as the cooperative’s EVP & CEO. He will begin his new endeavor August 7, 2023.

Walling comes to West Florida Electric Cooperative from Lewis County Rural Electric Cooperative in Lewistown, Missouri where he served as General Manager for the past two years. His 22-year career includes experience in electric generation, transmission, and distribution. He has designed, built, and operated power plants as well as transmission lines and equipment. Most of his career in the utility industry has been in the engineering and operations sector, working for electric cooperatives in Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Academically, Walling possesses both a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas as well as an MBA from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Walling is a native of Salem, Arkansas Joe Rone, President, Board of Trustees and follows in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps as a thirdgeneration cooperative employee. He is moving to WFEC’s service territory with his wife, Shelly, and daughter, Madison. The couple also has four adult children, one Marine, three airmen, and a son-in-law who is also an airman. Shelly is a registered nurse who has worked in the ER, ICU, and with hospice and home health agencies.

“My family and I are very excited to be moving to a rural area. We look forward to getting involved in the communities WFEC serves. I am very happy to be joining an organization that provides electricity to its members. Together with the employees at WFEC, we will continue to execute West Florida Electric’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to meet the needs of our member-owners,” said Walling.

Please join WFEC’s Board of Trustees in welcoming the Walling Family to our area and to the co-op family at West Florida Electric. We believe Walling’s education, work experience and knowledge of the electric cooperative industry makes him a great asset to our cooperative, its members, and employees.

Shawn Walling, EVP & CEO

Sponsored by:

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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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

August

Campbellton, Malone, Clarksville & Blountstown 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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CLASSIFIEDS

LET’S

10 WAYS TO SAVE ON YOUR ENERGY BILL

POWER SAVINGS 78o Summer

Run the Program Use a programmable thermostat to make your savings automatic.

Use Drapes and Blinds

Add life to your air unit and lower your bill.

Animals/Livestock Pharoah, Tennessee Red and Bob White Quail, beginning at $2 each, price varies by type and age; 850-326-1966.

Plymouth Rock chickens, 2 months old, $8 each, with or without pen, $250; 850-557-1629.

Master Your Thermostat

Change Air Filters Monthly

FOR SALE

Shut to stay cooler.

Open for warmth.

Red Angus/Simm Angus bulls; Black Simm/Angus heifers, w/ papers; 850-573-0949.

German Shorthair Pointer, AKC registered; 850-693-5001, Archie Jones.

Seal Cracks

Up to 1/3 of heated or cooled air escapes this way.

Caulk Doors and Windows

And use weatherstripping for a tight seal.

Keep Water Heater at 120 o

Be Hot Water Wise

Wash clothes in cold water and take short showers.

Save energy and avoid scalding, too.

Turn It Off

Turn off lights (including LEDs), and unplug unused appliances.

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

Grand Ridge Greenwood Marianna Ponce de Leon Sneads Sunny Hills Vernon Westville

Shih Tzu puppy, 1/8 toy poodle, boy, black/tan, silky hair, inside only, uses puppy pad, stocky build, plays constantly, adorable, 4 months, needs last booster & rabies, healthy, to loving home, $575; 850-768-0556, text please.

Home/Farm

Shureflo 12V on-demand 3.0 GPM 55PSI RV water pump, like new, $60; 850-260-0248.

Honda 5 HP pressure washer, new tires, spray gun, 25’ of hose and all nozzles, works fine; 850-573-5117.

Large Igloo dog house, $15; post headboard, $200; wood breakfast hole diggers, $15; 850-847-4639. table & 4 chairs, $150; Buzz Around XL mobility scooter 850-226-3422.

by Golden, less than two hours use, like new, $750; Kubota TG180 lawn mower, 850-956-4287.

54” cut, diesel, power steering, Sleep Number king bed &

$2,800; 850-263-6550, no texts.

Wicker table with 30”glass top, 4 wicker armchairs, $40; 850-547-3362.

Multiple Listings

Square bale annual peanut grass hay, 5x5 rolls; walk-in cooler; American Drew glass top dining, 850-263-3427.

6 chairs, buffet cabinet with silverware; setup corner China cabinet w/light, $1,200 OBO; 850-624-3493.

Art’s Home Services

592 594 482, 526 836 593 773 535 956

Carpenter/Handyman Build It - Fix It Clean It - Haul It

McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

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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Miscellaneous

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611

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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God’s Handyman, LLC

Community Calendar

WFEC Co-hosts Energy Education Workshop for Area Teachers

August 15 • 6-8 PM Jackson Co. Ag Offices, 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna Canning is one of the three main methods of preserving food. If you want a refresher or to learn how to get started, register now. This workshop is designed to help you understand the science of how canning works, proper food safety techniques, differences in canning methods, and how to preserve food properly using a pressure canner. The cost is $20/person and participants will be able to take home a sample jar of vegetables prepared in class. Call 850-482-9620 for more information or to register. Due to size limitations, pre-registration is required. UF is an Equal Opportunity Institution. People with disabilities requiring assistance should call 800-955-8771 at least 10 working days prior to the class so proper consideration may be given.

T

(850) 209-6593 Preserving Food at Home Pressure Canning Class Specializing in

Remodeling & Antique Restoration

Much More!

20 years experience Licensed & Insured

Finish Carpentry Crown Baseboards Chair Rail

Vinyl Siding Floors Flooring Decks Additions

L19000238025 All Are Welcome!

Painting Custom Trim Siding Windows Sheetrock

Restore Hardwood Floors

200-Amp Power Pole $499.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $399.95 Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc. Contact Rick at 850-526-2183 or Anthony Register at 850-573-0219

en teachers from West Florida Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC) service area became students at an energy education workshop hosted by WFEC in partnership with PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and the National Energy Education Development Project (NEED) during the month of June.

“This conference is so valuable in educating teachers about the importance of energy education. By far, this is the best conference I have ever been to. My students always enjoy the activities and fun lessons that are taught using the many resources from Empower,” said Marie Ellenburg, a high school teacher at Poplar Springs School.

The Empower Energy Education Workshop provides fun, engaging, fast-paced activities about electric generation and distribution with a focus on energy education and is part of an initiative to promote a balanced approach to energy education in the classroom. Each teacher who attended the Empower Education Workshop received a continued on page 6

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Ice Cream Social August 19 • 5:30 PM Armondi Roofing, LLC Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, 17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Rd., Blountstown Enjoy homemade ice cream and vote for your favorite. Contact the Re-roof Specialist Settlement at 850-674-2777 if you'd like to enter your speciality or for Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs New Roofs & All Types of Repairs additional information.

Homebuyer Education Class August 21 & 23 • 9 AM-12 PM (each day) 5 Year Workmanship Warranty Licensed & Insured Jackson Co. Ag Offices, 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna #CCC1330359 Understand the home buying process, analyze your personal financial and credit situation, and learn basic home care and maintenance techniques to help maintain the value of your home and save money. The course is open (850) 547-2934 to all participants from just starting the process to those further along.

Completion satisfies the homeownership education requirement for the SHIP and USDA Rural Development programs. The Florida Cooperative Extension Service is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. Due to Air Conditioning & Refrigeration class size limitations, pre-registration is required. No walk-ins. For more information call 850-638-6265 or 850-482-9620. UF is an Equal Sales, Service, Leasing, Opportunity Institution. People with disabilities requiring assistance should Maintenance, Installation, call 800-955-8771 at least 10 working days prior to the class so proper Ice Vending Machines consideration may be given.

Commercial & Residential 120th Annual Andrew Elton Williams Family Reunion October 7 • Registration @ 9 AM & Program @ 10 AM Galilee United Methodist Church, Galilee Road, Graceville Ice Machine Leasing For more information, contact Lamar Faircloth at 850-547-2275 or 850-326-3045.

Free Estimates

SOUTHSIDE

Need Ice?

850-703-5486 State Certified Contractor CAC1819784

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Teachers attending the Empower Energy Education Workshop (front row, l-r): Jeannie Barefield, Lacy Brown, Deborah Holmes, Lori Hutchinson, Ashley Jenkins, and Talita Olds, (back row, l-r): Derek Chadwell (WFEC), Vickie Everett, Tammy Pinnella, Teresa McDaniel and Marie Ellenburg.

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kit with experiments, curriculum, and resources they can use with their students in the classroom. The materials, aimed at K-12 students, include hands-on activities designed to teach tomorrow’s leaders about all energy sources – from fossil fuels to renewables. Developed by the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project, this curriculum is used in more than 65,000 classrooms nationwide. These resources meet students’ diverse needs and learning styles.

“I look forward to using the resources to create more hands-on activities in my classroom. I am super excited to incorporate some copper wire activities for our circuit unit! I also plan to use some of the activities as ice breakers,” said Ashley Jenkins, a 5th grade science teacher at Marianna K-8.

When asked about her favorite activity, Jenkins said creating the energy house is a favorite, but that she especially enjoyed the circuit/copper wire tape activities this year. “I had never seen or used this activity and am very excited to use it in my class this year,” she said.

Whether you are new to teaching or a veteran of many years, your co-op welcomes your participation and attendance at Empower in the future.

“I have always recommended Empower to our science teachers and others. I am thankful someone recommended it to me. Empower truly does empower teachers. The impact that it has on teachers is unimaginable. The excitement we have only pales in comparison to the excitement that students will have with the resources provided. Thank you, West Florida Electric, for feeding my passion for learning,” said Ellenburg.

Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

547-3696 #RM0048955

Local help with your Medicare questions.

Gene Alford

Licensed Sales Agent 850-209-1381, TTY 711 genealford@gmail.com MyUHCagent.com/gene.alford

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4” to 12”

Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Water Analysis & Treatment

Insured and Reasonable

850-272-3620 Free Estimates

Specialist at Removing Hazardous Trees • Land Clearing • Stump Grinding • Forestry Mulching • Debris Removal OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel

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

638-7105

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

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

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway

Citrus Apples Nuts Peaches Figs Plums Pears Avocados Berry Patches Olives Bananas Pomegranates and much More!

Lynn & Steve Helping Hands, LLC Tractor Work

Bush Hogging Box Blade & Loader Work Chainsaw/Pruning & Hedge Trimming

386-748-9035 or 850-768-0822

(844) 688-2431 (844-OUTAGE1) to use the co-op's automated system.

Since 1969

Instant Orchard Packages - Retail Nursery - Edible Landscaping Bamboo Privacy Hedges Vineyards - Greenhouses - Irrigation

Serving Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

Call:

(850) 593-0009

Gary McIntosh

SURVEYOR

Mobile: 850-260-5438

Search for West Florida Electric in the App Store or the Android Market to dowload. Report outages after signing in.

Phone: 850-703-0318

James & Son Tree and Crane Service

415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay

Mobile App:

Licensed

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

Tri-County Gas For All Your Propane Needs

Text WFEC to (800) 342-7400 to sign up then follow the prompts. Text OUT to (800) 342-7400 to report outages. *Must have mobile phone number listed on account.*

Specialized in: Decorative Concrete • Interior/Exterior Pool Decks • Porches Patios • Garages

850-263-8064

Tri-County Gas Service, Inc.

Outage Texting Service:

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

Levon Carnley

3783 Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

Service, Inc.

Ways to Report Power Outages:

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

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21190 NW Whitewater Grade Rd., Clarksville, FL (850) 451-6222 Open Sunday-Friday 7AM-3PM Instantorchardpackage.com We’re an all edible nursery and homestead. We grow, sell & install fruit trees and edibles and have hundreds of varieties. We’ll install everything from a few backyard fruit trees to commercial orchards and vineyards. Call us or come by today to get your food forest started!

FINAL EXPENSE (4 TYPES)

* Immediate Benefit * Graded Benefit * Guaranteed Issue * 5-Year Term (not permanent) Your medical history determines which plan you qualify for I offer the first 3 at the lowest rate with A-rated companies Before you purchase from TV or a mailer or for a policy review:

Contact Jeff Cooper (850) 209-4038 for details!

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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William

Sour Cream Poundcake

Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc.

License Number: CMC1250499

(850) 326-0330

Email: wilcruent@bellsouth.net Greg A. Varner Owner

(850) 956-4325 Mobile: (850) 259-0467 Fax: (850) 956-4169

SOUTHERN ROOFING, INC. All Types Licensed • Bonded • Insured

1945 Tower Lane Westville, FL 32464

License# CCC058016

Email: southroofing@centurylink.net

G l e n S c o tt

Stump Grinding Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Tractor work

Submitted by: Wynell C. Broxton

Ingredients: 1/2 lb. butter 3 cups sugar 6 eggs (large) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 pinch salt 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon pure lemon extract

Patiga Aquatics 3024 Firefly Lane • Vernon, FL 32462

We Buy Vintage

Chris & Sheryl Tate

Locally Owned & Operated for 28 Years

60 Tanks of Tropical Fish

850-703-5377 or 850-628-6993

Directions: Cream butter; add sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Add flour, baking soda, salt, sour cream, lemon, and vanilla equally. Mix until smooth. Bake in 350-degree oven. Done when pulls loose from side of pan about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Mr. Fence

Commercial • Residential • Farm • Industrial

Stump Grinding David & Family Trim Tree Services, LLC Cut Remove Structure Demo

Bonded & Fully Insured Free Estimates

(850) 326-1559

Veteran-Founded

(850) 547-5516 Your Privacy is Our Business

Larry Englert Owner

Pool cages, screen rooms, car ports, rescreening & repairs.

Larry’s Rescreening, LLC Veteran owned with 30 years experience

Licensed & insured

(850) 630-9225

P&L Cabinetry Now Open!

850-394-4374 or 850-718-3779

Open Tuesday-Saturday • 9AM-5PM • Various in-stock & special order RTA cabinets • Special orders available in no more than 2 wks.

• Cabinets have plywood boxes, hardwood fronts/doors, soft close doors & drawers • Reasonable assembly & installation fee • In-home consultations available

4874 Blue Springs Rd. • Marianna, FL

Marianna, Florida

W&S Farm and Service Tractor & Equipment Repair Welding Irrigation Repair Excavator & Bulldozer Work Land Clearing Earth Moving

FIRST FEDERAL BANK Call Us First

850-209-2012

(850) 263-8831 (850) 326-8419

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 Clay O’Neal:

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 PAGE 10

Syrup kettles Advertisement Items Vintage Items Records

We Buy One Piece or Entire Collections Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service

Where Smiles Meet Stability We’re not just bankers, we’re friends donating time and resources to the communities we serve. Supporting our customers’ personal and business banking needs, we’re your bank for today while helping you prepare for tomorrow.

ffbf.com | 850-547-3624

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

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Local Students Travel to D.C.

W

est Florida Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC) Youth Tour program participants visited Washington, D.C. June 13-18. Keshawn Daniels, Graceville High School, and Kaycie Rich, Malone School, represented WFEC as its Youth Tour delegates on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.

While in Washington, the students learned first-hand what it is like to be involved in politics, how our government operates and about how and why electric co-ops were formed. The students also visited many monuments and memorials including the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Memorial, World War II Memorial, Viet Nam Memorial, the Iwo Jima Monument and many more. They also visited many of D.C.’s famous museums, landmarks, Mt. Vernon, and Arlington National Cemetery.

“Arlington was probably the most moving for me,” said Kaycie Rich. “It was shocking how large the area was and how so many sacrificed everything for our country. I also loved witnessing the Changing of the Guard.”

While in the city, the group was also able to attend a professional baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Washington Nationals.

Keshawn Daniels said that being able to see all the historic figures and monuments was the thing that impacted him most during the trip. “But my favorite experience was going to the Marlins/Nationals baseball game,” he said.

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.

WFEC’s Youth Tour reps agree they discovered new things about themselves through their participation in the trip.

“I have a better outlook on the history of the country after this experience but I will always be a small-town guy,” said Daniels.

The Youth Tour program is open to high school juniors whose parents or guardians are members of West Florida Electric Cooperative. Each high school within WFEC’s service area selects a representative for the Youth Tour during the fall semester each year. The selected representatives then go on to compete for the slots available for the National Youth Tour trip. Rich and Daniels also took home $1,000 college scholarships as Youth Tour winners.

If you'll be a junior during the 2023-2024 school year, see your school’s guidance counselor for more info about the Youth Tour program or contact Candace Croft, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator at ccroft@westflorida.coop.

“Through this experience I learned that it truly is okay to step out of my comfort zone in order to allow myself to grow as a person. I was nervous about the trip at first, but I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to go,” said Rich.

Florida's Youth Tour students were able to meet with and learn from several elected officials including Congressman Neal Dunn (above), Congressman Matt Gaetz, Congressman Aaron Bean and Congresswoman Kat Cammack. They also met Sgt. Major of the Army, Michael Grinston (Army's highest ranking enlisted soldier) (pg. 9 to left) and NASA Administrator, Bill Nelson (pg. 9 bottom).

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Local Students Travel to D.C.

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est Florida Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC) Youth Tour program participants visited Washington, D.C. June 13-18. Keshawn Daniels, Graceville High School, and Kaycie Rich, Malone School, represented WFEC as its Youth Tour delegates on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.

While in Washington, the students learned first-hand what it is like to be involved in politics, how our government operates and about how and why electric co-ops were formed. The students also visited many monuments and memorials including the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Memorial, World War II Memorial, Viet Nam Memorial, the Iwo Jima Monument and many more. They also visited many of D.C.’s famous museums, landmarks, Mt. Vernon, and Arlington National Cemetery.

“Arlington was probably the most moving for me,” said Kaycie Rich. “It was shocking how large the area was and how so many sacrificed everything for our country. I also loved witnessing the Changing of the Guard.”

While in the city, the group was also able to attend a professional baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Washington Nationals.

Keshawn Daniels said that being able to see all the historic figures and monuments was the thing that impacted him most during the trip. “But my favorite experience was going to the Marlins/Nationals baseball game,” he said.

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.

WFEC’s Youth Tour reps agree they discovered new things about themselves through their participation in the trip.

“I have a better outlook on the history of the country after this experience but I will always be a small-town guy,” said Daniels.

The Youth Tour program is open to high school juniors whose parents or guardians are members of West Florida Electric Cooperative. Each high school within WFEC’s service area selects a representative for the Youth Tour during the fall semester each year. The selected representatives then go on to compete for the slots available for the National Youth Tour trip. Rich and Daniels also took home $1,000 college scholarships as Youth Tour winners.

If you'll be a junior during the 2023-2024 school year, see your school’s guidance counselor for more info about the Youth Tour program or contact Candace Croft, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator at ccroft@westflorida.coop.

“Through this experience I learned that it truly is okay to step out of my comfort zone in order to allow myself to grow as a person. I was nervous about the trip at first, but I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to go,” said Rich.

Florida's Youth Tour students were able to meet with and learn from several elected officials including Congressman Neal Dunn (above), Congressman Matt Gaetz, Congressman Aaron Bean and Congresswoman Kat Cammack. They also met Sgt. Major of the Army, Michael Grinston (Army's highest ranking enlisted soldier) (pg. 9 to left) and NASA Administrator, Bill Nelson (pg. 9 bottom).

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William

Sour Cream Poundcake

Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc.

License Number: CMC1250499

(850) 326-0330

Email: wilcruent@bellsouth.net Greg A. Varner Owner

(850) 956-4325 Mobile: (850) 259-0467 Fax: (850) 956-4169

SOUTHERN ROOFING, INC. All Types Licensed • Bonded • Insured

1945 Tower Lane Westville, FL 32464

License# CCC058016

Email: southroofing@centurylink.net

G l e n S c o tt

Stump Grinding Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Tractor work

Submitted by: Wynell C. Broxton

Ingredients: 1/2 lb. butter 3 cups sugar 6 eggs (large) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 pinch salt 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon pure lemon extract

Patiga Aquatics 3024 Firefly Lane • Vernon, FL 32462

We Buy Vintage

Chris & Sheryl Tate

Locally Owned & Operated for 28 Years

60 Tanks of Tropical Fish

850-703-5377 or 850-628-6993

Directions: Cream butter; add sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Add flour, baking soda, salt, sour cream, lemon, and vanilla equally. Mix until smooth. Bake in 350-degree oven. Done when pulls loose from side of pan about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Mr. Fence

Commercial • Residential • Farm • Industrial

Stump Grinding David & Family Trim Tree Services, LLC Cut Remove Structure Demo

Bonded & Fully Insured Free Estimates

(850) 326-1559

Veteran-Founded

(850) 547-5516 Your Privacy is Our Business

Larry Englert Owner

Pool cages, screen rooms, car ports, rescreening & repairs.

Larry’s Rescreening, LLC Veteran owned with 30 years experience

Licensed & insured

(850) 630-9225

P&L Cabinetry Now Open!

850-394-4374 or 850-718-3779

Open Tuesday-Saturday • 9AM-5PM • Various in-stock & special order RTA cabinets • Special orders available in no more than 2 wks.

• Cabinets have plywood boxes, hardwood fronts/doors, soft close doors & drawers • Reasonable assembly & installation fee • In-home consultations available

4874 Blue Springs Rd. • Marianna, FL

Marianna, Florida

W&S Farm and Service Tractor & Equipment Repair Welding Irrigation Repair Excavator & Bulldozer Work Land Clearing Earth Moving

FIRST FEDERAL BANK Call Us First

850-209-2012

(850) 263-8831 (850) 326-8419

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 Clay O’Neal:

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 PAGE 10

Syrup kettles Advertisement Items Vintage Items Records

We Buy One Piece or Entire Collections Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service

Where Smiles Meet Stability We’re not just bankers, we’re friends donating time and resources to the communities we serve. Supporting our customers’ personal and business banking needs, we’re your bank for today while helping you prepare for tomorrow.

ffbf.com | 850-547-3624

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

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kit with experiments, curriculum, and resources they can use with their students in the classroom. The materials, aimed at K-12 students, include hands-on activities designed to teach tomorrow’s leaders about all energy sources – from fossil fuels to renewables. Developed by the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project, this curriculum is used in more than 65,000 classrooms nationwide. These resources meet students’ diverse needs and learning styles.

“I look forward to using the resources to create more hands-on activities in my classroom. I am super excited to incorporate some copper wire activities for our circuit unit! I also plan to use some of the activities as ice breakers,” said Ashley Jenkins, a 5th grade science teacher at Marianna K-8.

When asked about her favorite activity, Jenkins said creating the energy house is a favorite, but that she especially enjoyed the circuit/copper wire tape activities this year. “I had never seen or used this activity and am very excited to use it in my class this year,” she said.

Whether you are new to teaching or a veteran of many years, your co-op welcomes your participation and attendance at Empower in the future.

“I have always recommended Empower to our science teachers and others. I am thankful someone recommended it to me. Empower truly does empower teachers. The impact that it has on teachers is unimaginable. The excitement we have only pales in comparison to the excitement that students will have with the resources provided. Thank you, West Florida Electric, for feeding my passion for learning,” said Ellenburg.

Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

547-3696 #RM0048955

Local help with your Medicare questions.

Gene Alford

Licensed Sales Agent 850-209-1381, TTY 711 genealford@gmail.com MyUHCagent.com/gene.alford

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4” to 12”

Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Water Analysis & Treatment

Insured and Reasonable

850-272-3620 Free Estimates

Specialist at Removing Hazardous Trees • Land Clearing • Stump Grinding • Forestry Mulching • Debris Removal OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel

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

638-7105

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

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

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway

Citrus Apples Nuts Peaches Figs Plums Pears Avocados Berry Patches Olives Bananas Pomegranates and much More!

Lynn & Steve Helping Hands, LLC Tractor Work

Bush Hogging Box Blade & Loader Work Chainsaw/Pruning & Hedge Trimming

386-748-9035 or 850-768-0822

(844) 688-2431 (844-OUTAGE1) to use the co-op's automated system.

Since 1969

Instant Orchard Packages - Retail Nursery - Edible Landscaping Bamboo Privacy Hedges Vineyards - Greenhouses - Irrigation

Serving Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

Call:

(850) 593-0009

Gary McIntosh

SURVEYOR

Mobile: 850-260-5438

Search for West Florida Electric in the App Store or the Android Market to dowload. Report outages after signing in.

Phone: 850-703-0318

James & Son Tree and Crane Service

415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay

Mobile App:

Licensed

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

Tri-County Gas For All Your Propane Needs

Text WFEC to (800) 342-7400 to sign up then follow the prompts. Text OUT to (800) 342-7400 to report outages. *Must have mobile phone number listed on account.*

Specialized in: Decorative Concrete • Interior/Exterior Pool Decks • Porches Patios • Garages

850-263-8064

Tri-County Gas Service, Inc.

Outage Texting Service:

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

Levon Carnley

3783 Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

Service, Inc.

Ways to Report Power Outages:

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

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21190 NW Whitewater Grade Rd., Clarksville, FL (850) 451-6222 Open Sunday-Friday 7AM-3PM Instantorchardpackage.com We’re an all edible nursery and homestead. We grow, sell & install fruit trees and edibles and have hundreds of varieties. We’ll install everything from a few backyard fruit trees to commercial orchards and vineyards. Call us or come by today to get your food forest started!

FINAL EXPENSE (4 TYPES)

* Immediate Benefit * Graded Benefit * Guaranteed Issue * 5-Year Term (not permanent) Your medical history determines which plan you qualify for I offer the first 3 at the lowest rate with A-rated companies Before you purchase from TV or a mailer or for a policy review:

Contact Jeff Cooper (850) 209-4038 for details!

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God’s Handyman, LLC

Community Calendar

WFEC Co-hosts Energy Education Workshop for Area Teachers

August 15 • 6-8 PM Jackson Co. Ag Offices, 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna Canning is one of the three main methods of preserving food. If you want a refresher or to learn how to get started, register now. This workshop is designed to help you understand the science of how canning works, proper food safety techniques, differences in canning methods, and how to preserve food properly using a pressure canner. The cost is $20/person and participants will be able to take home a sample jar of vegetables prepared in class. Call 850-482-9620 for more information or to register. Due to size limitations, pre-registration is required. UF is an Equal Opportunity Institution. People with disabilities requiring assistance should call 800-955-8771 at least 10 working days prior to the class so proper consideration may be given.

T

(850) 209-6593 Preserving Food at Home Pressure Canning Class Specializing in

Remodeling & Antique Restoration

Much More!

20 years experience Licensed & Insured

Finish Carpentry Crown Baseboards Chair Rail

Vinyl Siding Floors Flooring Decks Additions

L19000238025 All Are Welcome!

Painting Custom Trim Siding Windows Sheetrock

Restore Hardwood Floors

200-Amp Power Pole $499.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $399.95 Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc. Contact Rick at 850-526-2183 or Anthony Register at 850-573-0219

en teachers from West Florida Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC) service area became students at an energy education workshop hosted by WFEC in partnership with PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and the National Energy Education Development Project (NEED) during the month of June.

“This conference is so valuable in educating teachers about the importance of energy education. By far, this is the best conference I have ever been to. My students always enjoy the activities and fun lessons that are taught using the many resources from Empower,” said Marie Ellenburg, a high school teacher at Poplar Springs School.

The Empower Energy Education Workshop provides fun, engaging, fast-paced activities about electric generation and distribution with a focus on energy education and is part of an initiative to promote a balanced approach to energy education in the classroom. Each teacher who attended the Empower Education Workshop received a continued on page 6

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Ice Cream Social August 19 • 5:30 PM Armondi Roofing, LLC Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, 17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Rd., Blountstown Enjoy homemade ice cream and vote for your favorite. Contact the Re-roof Specialist Settlement at 850-674-2777 if you'd like to enter your speciality or for Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs New Roofs & All Types of Repairs additional information.

Homebuyer Education Class August 21 & 23 • 9 AM-12 PM (each day) 5 Year Workmanship Warranty Licensed & Insured Jackson Co. Ag Offices, 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna #CCC1330359 Understand the home buying process, analyze your personal financial and credit situation, and learn basic home care and maintenance techniques to help maintain the value of your home and save money. The course is open (850) 547-2934 to all participants from just starting the process to those further along.

Completion satisfies the homeownership education requirement for the SHIP and USDA Rural Development programs. The Florida Cooperative Extension Service is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. Due to Air Conditioning & Refrigeration class size limitations, pre-registration is required. No walk-ins. For more information call 850-638-6265 or 850-482-9620. UF is an Equal Sales, Service, Leasing, Opportunity Institution. People with disabilities requiring assistance should Maintenance, Installation, call 800-955-8771 at least 10 working days prior to the class so proper Ice Vending Machines consideration may be given.

Commercial & Residential 120th Annual Andrew Elton Williams Family Reunion October 7 • Registration @ 9 AM & Program @ 10 AM Galilee United Methodist Church, Galilee Road, Graceville Ice Machine Leasing For more information, contact Lamar Faircloth at 850-547-2275 or 850-326-3045.

Free Estimates

SOUTHSIDE

Need Ice?

850-703-5486 State Certified Contractor CAC1819784

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Teachers attending the Empower Energy Education Workshop (front row, l-r): Jeannie Barefield, Lacy Brown, Deborah Holmes, Lori Hutchinson, Ashley Jenkins, and Talita Olds, (back row, l-r): Derek Chadwell (WFEC), Vickie Everett, Tammy Pinnella, Teresa McDaniel and Marie Ellenburg.

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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

August

Campbellton, Malone, Clarksville & Blountstown 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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CLASSIFIEDS

LET’S

10 WAYS TO SAVE ON YOUR ENERGY BILL

POWER SAVINGS 78o Summer

Run the Program Use a programmable thermostat to make your savings automatic.

Use Drapes and Blinds

Add life to your air unit and lower your bill.

Animals/Livestock Pharoah, Tennessee Red and Bob White Quail, beginning at $2 each, price varies by type and age; 850-326-1966.

Plymouth Rock chickens, 2 months old, $8 each, with or without pen, $250; 850-557-1629.

Master Your Thermostat

Change Air Filters Monthly

FOR SALE

Shut to stay cooler.

Open for warmth.

Red Angus/Simm Angus bulls; Black Simm/Angus heifers, w/ papers; 850-573-0949.

German Shorthair Pointer, AKC registered; 850-693-5001, Archie Jones.

Seal Cracks

Up to 1/3 of heated or cooled air escapes this way.

Caulk Doors and Windows

And use weatherstripping for a tight seal.

Keep Water Heater at 120 o

Be Hot Water Wise

Wash clothes in cold water and take short showers.

Save energy and avoid scalding, too.

Turn It Off

Turn off lights (including LEDs), and unplug unused appliances.

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

Grand Ridge Greenwood Marianna Ponce de Leon Sneads Sunny Hills Vernon Westville

Shih Tzu puppy, 1/8 toy poodle, boy, black/tan, silky hair, inside only, uses puppy pad, stocky build, plays constantly, adorable, 4 months, needs last booster & rabies, healthy, to loving home, $575; 850-768-0556, text please.

Home/Farm

Shureflo 12V on-demand 3.0 GPM 55PSI RV water pump, like new, $60; 850-260-0248.

Honda 5 HP pressure washer, new tires, spray gun, 25’ of hose and all nozzles, works fine; 850-573-5117.

Large Igloo dog house, $15; post headboard, $200; wood breakfast hole diggers, $15; 850-847-4639. table & 4 chairs, $150; Buzz Around XL mobility scooter 850-226-3422.

by Golden, less than two hours use, like new, $750; Kubota TG180 lawn mower, 850-956-4287.

54” cut, diesel, power steering, Sleep Number king bed &

$2,800; 850-263-6550, no texts.

Wicker table with 30”glass top, 4 wicker armchairs, $40; 850-547-3362.

Multiple Listings

Square bale annual peanut grass hay, 5x5 rolls; walk-in cooler; American Drew glass top dining, 850-263-3427.

6 chairs, buffet cabinet with silverware; setup corner China cabinet w/light, $1,200 OBO; 850-624-3493.

Art’s Home Services

592 594 482, 526 836 593 773 535 956

Carpenter/Handyman Build It - Fix It Clean It - Haul It

McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

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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Miscellaneous

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611

CLF Free Ad Form Please Type or Print Neatly.

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

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

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Multiple Listings (cont.) Recreational Vehicles Homemade/handmade quilts, lap quilts, baby quilts, twin, full or queen; 2 used bathtubs to be used for water or feed troughs, great price; 850-547-3649.

2015 Jayco Eagle half ton towable 5th wheel, rear living w/ leather upholstery, Anderson hitch included, $26,000; 850-508-2041.

Grain wagon; 3-horse slant trailer; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; tack; Vehicles utility trailer; T-post; rolls barb wire; 1997 GMC Sierra SLE, runs great, 850-592-2494 or 850-209-8532. $4,500 OBO; 334-796-0287.

Kubota tractor, 50 HP, like new, 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 4.0 many extras, barn kept, grapple, bucket & many extras, w/trailer; two liter engine, excellent condition, 47,237 miles, $15,000; table saws; 850-557-9905.

850-625-2899.

Real Estate Tiny house, will sell with or without land; 850-693-3756 or 334-661-5419.

16 acres of land, Butler Road, Grand Ridge, great for hunting; 850-639-3756 or 334-661-5419.

WANTED

150-500 acres pasture land in Holmes or Washington County; 850-234-7070.

Shawn Walling Named EVP & CEO

Penny through dollar coins, loose, in jars, collections and estates, buy, trade or sell, honest; 850-326-3437.

I

Antique firearms, WW2 German and Japanese items; 850-451-5263 or email: wildlifemexico911@yahoo. com.

License plates from any state, mainly Florida, prior to 1980; old motorcycles or parts prior to 1960; 850-557-7030, Greg.

Old Craftsman wood planer, running or not; 850-703-9134, leave message.

John Deere 5320 shop manual; 1971 Monte Carlo front bumper for FREE fair price, have a 1970 Monte Carlo bumper, will trade or buy; Treadmill, runs great, must pick up; 850-547-0448 or 850-373-3709.

334-796-0287.

Horses; ponies; mules; donkeys; 850-592-2494 or 850-209-8532.

Notification Statement

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

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

WASHINGTON COUNTY EQUESTRIAN CENTER

2574 DANIELS LAKE RD. CHIPLEY, FLorida

SEPTEMBER 8TH & 9TH

GATES OPEN AT 5PM, RODEO AT 7PM

t is my pleasure to announce the search for West Florida Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC) Executive Vice President and CEO (EVP & CEO) has concluded. Shawn Walling has been hired to serve as the cooperative’s EVP & CEO. He will begin his new endeavor August 7, 2023.

Walling comes to West Florida Electric Cooperative from Lewis County Rural Electric Cooperative in Lewistown, Missouri where he served as General Manager for the past two years. His 22-year career includes experience in electric generation, transmission, and distribution. He has designed, built, and operated power plants as well as transmission lines and equipment. Most of his career in the utility industry has been in the engineering and operations sector, working for electric cooperatives in Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Academically, Walling possesses both a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas as well as an MBA from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Walling is a native of Salem, Arkansas Joe Rone, President, Board of Trustees and follows in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps as a thirdgeneration cooperative employee. He is moving to WFEC’s service territory with his wife, Shelly, and daughter, Madison. The couple also has four adult children, one Marine, three airmen, and a son-in-law who is also an airman. Shelly is a registered nurse who has worked in the ER, ICU, and with hospice and home health agencies.

“My family and I are very excited to be moving to a rural area. We look forward to getting involved in the communities WFEC serves. I am very happy to be joining an organization that provides electricity to its members. Together with the employees at WFEC, we will continue to execute West Florida Electric’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to meet the needs of our member-owners,” said Walling.

Please join WFEC’s Board of Trustees in welcoming the Walling Family to our area and to the co-op family at West Florida Electric. We believe Walling’s education, work experience and knowledge of the electric cooperative industry makes him a great asset to our cooperative, its members, and employees.

Shawn Walling, EVP & CEO

Sponsored by:

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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FLASHES

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 73, 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.

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Ph: (850) 547-3658

ADAMS

District 3

District 4

David

George Clayton

District 5 / Vice President

District 6

CORBIN

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

OWENS

To save energy through ceiling fan use, remember to raise your thermostat a few degrees while fans are turned on. Ceiling fans can help improve comfort yearround. In the summer, operate ceiling fans in a counterclockwise direction.

Remember, ceiling fans cool people, not spaces. Be sure to turn them off when you leave the room.

Find out more: www.vote.coop

24 Hour Emergency Response CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9 Randy

Joe E.

BUSH

RONE

District 7 / Secretary-Treasurer

District 8 / President

Myron

Frank E.

New to the Area? Turning 65?

Eligible for Medicaid?

DROP Program?

I Can Help.

I’m Local. Licensed/Certified/Dependable/Helpful Over 200 carriers:

BONDURANT

HUDSON

Attorney

District 9

Melonie Wood (850) 658-2635 Shawn

WALLING

Executive VP/CEO

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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.

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TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE! (1.844.688.2431) PAGE 15

CURRENT LIGHT

FLASHES

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Local Students Travel to D.C. Pages 8-9

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850-547-9354 • 405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL INSIDE ...

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!

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: All session games pay $250!

Saturdays 7 Sundays: Jackpot games @ 4-5-6-7-9 & 10 PM Double Action Mini-Session at 4:00 PM

Mondays & Wednesdays: T-shirt night

Shawn Walling Named EVP & CEO ...pg. 3 10 Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill ...pg. 4

Keshawn Daniels of Graceville (left) and Kaycie Rich of Malone (right) represented WFEC on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in June 2023. They traveled with over 35 other high school students from Florida to Washington, D.C. where they spent an action-packed week seeing the sights and learning.

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Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL 73, NO 8

WFEC Co-hosts Energy Education Workshop

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Ways to Report Power Outages

...pg. 6

Local Classifieds

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