December 2015

CURRENT LIGHT

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CURRENT LIGHT

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

Safety: Our Cooperative Commitment

ISSUE DECEMBER

2015

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL

65, NO 12

(page 10)

ALFRED’S TREE SERVICE “Cutting Trees & Cutting Prices”

• Free Estimates • Financing Available • Full Service 24/7 • Licensed & Insured • Up to 50% off Anyone’s Bid

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

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

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

www.hwy77bingo.com

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Tips for a Safe Happy ...pgs. 3-4 Holiday Season There is a Co-op ...pg. 5 Difference & It’s You! Mailing Delays Could ...pg. 7 Impact Your Utility Payment Cooking Up Holiday Energy Savings

...pgs. 14-15

Local Classifieds

...pgs. 3-16

Community Calendar ...pgs. 17-18

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USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 65, NO 12

Current Light Flashes is the official voice of West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., a member-owned Touchstone Energy® cooperative serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. It is published and printed in-house monthly in the Graceville office as a service to the Co-op’s members. Periodicals postage is paid at Graceville, Fla. CANDACE CROFT Communications Specialist BRIAN BUCKALEW Printer/Graphic Designer

Surplus & Salvage of Chipley (850) 638-7353

1600 Hwy. 90 • Chipley, FL 32428

Pole Barn Kits WFEC Board of Directors

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

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

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

Metal Roofing Painted: $1.89/ft

PATRICK

HUDSON

District 3 / Vice President

District 9 / President

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

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

24x36x10 Installed

$3,195

DECEMBER Chipley, Bonifay & Graceville

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

$3,995

Add $250 for color

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M iCd d l e b r, oI o.k s ontractors

Ellis

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District 1

Septic Tanks & Drain Line Installation & Repair Plumbing • Electrical • Dozier • Backhoe • Excavating

Dirt Hauling & Tank Cleaning John

Eugene

District 4

District 2

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Ph: (850) 547-3658

612 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL 32425 Licensed & Insured

6” Seamless Gutters Call for Estimates

ADAMS

ALFORD

Commercial

Serving the Area for Over 60 Years Rent-All-We have everything you need! Equipment Rentals, Wedding Rentals, Etc.

Check us out online!

NICHOLS

District 8 / Secretary-Treasurer

Add $300 for color

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

Residential

Joe E.

30x36x10 Installed

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

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

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

John C.

Myron

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

Attention Members:

(850) 693-4127 customgutterworks.com

A. C.

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

OWENS

MILES

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“If You’ve Called the Rest • Now Call The BEST Frank E.

Randy

BONDURANT

BUSH

Attorney

District 7

Russell

DUNAWAY

Executive VP/CEO

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HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC

Andy Hall 850.557.3368 Sidney Hall 850.569.2021 850.526.8441

Residential • Commercial

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

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

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Louie Pettis

(850) 547-0075 (850) 516-1227

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

Notification Statement

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

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

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Community Calendar (cont.)

Tips for a Safe Happy Holiday Season

“Birds in the Park” Saturday, December 5; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dianna Sue Bryant, a volunteer of “Sacred Earth Wildlife Refuge” will be on hand to exhibit and talk about the birds that she rehabilitates. Barred owls, red-shouldered hawks, Eastern screech owls, and great horned owls are the usual participants of this event. Dianna is one of only a handful of rehabilitators in the panhandle who are licensed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to work with hawks, owls, songbirds, squirrels, opossums, raccoons and several other species that have been hurt or injured. The birds that Dianna will bring to the program are ones that, because of the extent of their injuries are not able to be released back into the wild and are kept through a special permit.The program is included in the park admission of $5 for a carload of up to 8 people. If you have any additional questions you can contact the park office at 850-482-1228.

FOR SALE he holidays are upon us. For many, that means more celebrations with friends and family, travel, decorations, cooking and shopping. Animals/Livestock West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) wants you to stay safe during the holidays, so here are a few tips to consider as you gear up for the Quail, flight condition, great for season. hunting; 326-3016.

We can’t guarantee that the hustle and bustle of the season won’t leave you with a few frayed nerves, but we can certainly help you avoid frayed Registered Black Angus bulls, wires. coming 2-years-old, low birth weight, great disposition, $2,800 Inspect your seasonal items Many of us have treasured holiday mementos that we bring out of storage $3,000 Mike@southofdixie.com or and proudly display every year. The holidays are also a time when we dust 482-3557. off specialized cooking gadgets that allow us to prepare our favorite seasonal treats. These items are often handed down through generations and might German Shepherds, $100 each, lack modern safety features. ready to go by Nov. 10, 6 weeks old; Take a few moments to carefully inspect all your holiday items to ensure 548-5067. everything is in safe, working order. A few things to look out for include:

• Brittle insulation on wires Twin male donkeys, good

• Rodent damage to wires condition; 592-6921.

• Chafed or frayed wires, especially at stress points

• Worn switches with the potential to short circuit

• Corroded metal parts

• Broken legs, unstable bases and other tip-over hazards Tri-County Gas

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

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

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

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

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

Office:

850-263-8064

• Cell:

850-573-1229

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By Justin LaBerge

CLASSIFIEDS

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Extension cords are temporary When you asked your teacher for an extension on your term paper, it was a one-time thing, right? The same holds true for extension cords. They are designed for temporary use and should never be used as a permanent or long-term solution. 60576002 Never tamper with safety devices There are reasons why some devices have fuses, some plugs have three prongs instead of two and one prong is wider than the other on two-prong outlets. When those safety features get in the way of your grand holiday décor plans, you might be tempted to tamper with those features. Don’t do it! If your plugs won’t fit together, that means they’re not designed to work together. Rather than tampering with a safety feature, find a safe solution.

Look up and live When working outside with a ladder, be mindful of the location of overhead power lines. Always carry your ladder so that it is parallel to the ground. Before placing your ladder in an upright position, look around to ensure you are a safe distance from any power lines.

Beware of power lines through trees Over time, tree branches can grow around power lines running along the street and to your home. If those branches come in contact with ISSUE DECEMBER 2015

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

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

547-3696 #RM0048955

Free Chipping on Acreage

Sapp’s Land & Excavating, Inc. Michael Kowitz

Timber Buyer

(850) 326-4778 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

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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Clothing Women’s winter coat, size 6, new condition, $50; 352-4284.

Home/Farm 2005 L4330 Kubota HSI tractor, 4-wheel drive, front bucket, back hoe, plus four other pieces, 467 hours, $22,500; 547-5828

Gate-Way Security Systems

power lines, they can become energized, too. If your holiday plans call for stringing lights through trees, this can create a safety hazard. If you notice tree limbs that are too close to electric lines, contact WFEC. Stay away from your service connection The overhead wire bringing power from the utility pole to your house is dangerous. You should treat this line the same way you’d treat any other power line on our system. Maintain a safe distance – even if that means a small gap in the perfect gingerbread house outline of lights. 27899002 Read the fine print If you take a few minutes to read and understand the specifications and limitations of your lights and other electrified holiday decorations, you can save yourself a great deal of work and frustration in the long run. For example, the tag at the end of an extension cord will tell you if it’s rated for outdoor use, whether it will remain flexible in cold temperatures and how much energy it can safely handle. Similarly, holiday lights will tell you how many strings can be safely linked together.

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

Residential or farm applications available.

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

Morris Earnest 850.849.6199 For more information please visit- www.a1-gates.com

Community Calendar Christmas Celebration Saturday, December 5; 5:00 p.m.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration will take place immediately after the Blountstown Christmas parade. There will be a live nativity scene, an assortment of food and drinks, hayrides, puppet shows, storytelling, a marshmallow roast, decorated buildings and Christmas carolers. Admission is $3 for all and children under 5 are free.

Panhandle Artists & Crafters Marianna Marketplace Holiday Edition Saturday, December 5; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Madison Street Market, Marianna Marianna Marketplace is a venue sponsored by both the City of Marianna and the Jackson County Extension Service. Its sole purpose is to provide a low, or no cost way for area residents, artists and crafts to come together to meet and see, hear, learn and buy and sell those unique, one-of-a-kind, locally crafted handmade items. This year, attendees will be able to shop for items such as products made from recycled pallets, handmade toys and ornaments, assorted textile products, paintings, bird houses, soaps & such, repurposed old farm tools, woodworking and wood turning, furniture, handcrafted jewelry, jams, jellies and baked goods. Along with handcrafted items, there will be educational events, music, food, singing and Santa will arrive at noon. For more information or to become a vendor, call Sally Waxgiser at 592-4342.

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

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

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Adam’s Tree Service, llc

Mobile Home Power Pole

Family Owned and Operated with 20 Years Experience

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

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

100 amp $19995 200 amp $29995

Don’t forget about the kids…and pets If you have small children, you’ve probably spent a great deal of time making sure every square inch of your home is childproof. Every cabinet is locked and every outlet is covered. But sometimes the joy of celebrating the holidays with our little ones makes us a little less vigilant about electrical safety. Make sure your holiday décor receives the same level of safety scrutiny you apply to all of the permanent items in your home. Curious and mischievous pets can present similar challenges. Make sure Fluffy isn’t nibbling on all those extra wires or using your tree as her personal back scratcher or jungle gym.

Justin LaBerge writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus electric utilities.

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

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

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 DECEMBER 2015

Mobile: 260-5438

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Lee’s Headliners

THANK YOU Thanks to all for food, prayers, visits, flowers and donations during Daddy’s illness and death. The family of Robert Lewis.

Hector 24 HR Service HANDY MAN SERVICE 10% Senior Citizen Discount General Landscaping Bathroom Remodeling & Flooring House Pressure Washing & Cleaning FREE Scrap Metal Removal

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20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Automotive Headliner Replacement Austin Lee - Owner & Operator (850) 326-0047 • austin_lee95@yahoo.com

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

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LOST/FOUND FOUND: Sneads area. What appears to be a purebred Himalayan kitten (approx. 6 months ago) wandered into our property. Contact Dennis or Mary Lu Scott at 593-6420, if you are missing such a kitten

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Great Rate Tree Service, LLC Licensed & Insured

Adam Williams, Owner/Operator Hazardous Tree Removal Aerial Bucket Work Stump Grinding/Removal Trimming/Pruning Bobcat Work Small Tract Land Clearing Serving Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

(850) 768-1734

Additions • Repairs Remodels

Window Replacements Lic#: RR282811643

(850) 260-9019

Owner Chris Krauser

(850) 263-4786

Brown Pump Repair Turbine Pump Repair

638-9355 or 638-7739

There is a Co-op Difference & It’s You!

Home/Farm (cont.)

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2010 Kubota tractor, MX5100 turbo, 50 hp, 53 hours, like new, $12,500 firm; 548-5126

ou might not realize it, but West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) isn’t just another electric utility. It’s a cooperative and that means members like you have a say in how it’s run.

During the cooperative’s annual mail ballot election, you can vote for fellow members to represent you on the board of trustees. And with members in charge, you can feel confident that the decisions made are in your best interest and the best interest of your community.

Members know they can trust WFEC because it was created not to make profits, but to deliver on this promise: providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity. Four values are the foundation of your cooperative’s service to its members – innovation, commitment to community, accountability and integrity. These values represent the cooperative difference and how our co-op earns the trust of members, every day.

We put our members first. Every day. That’s the power of your co-op membership. 95519001 Historically, rural electric cooperatives serve the smallest number of consumers, about 12 percent of the market, which equals 42 million people. There are more than 800 other electric co-ops in 47 states in addition to West Florida Electric. While co-ops serve the fewest number of people, our electric lines cover more than 75 percent of the U.S. landmass.

This is because we provide power where others once refused to go because of the low population density. Electric co-ops consistently rank highest in member satisfaction among investor-owned and municipal utilities. We believe this is because we serve member-owners, not customers.

As the electric utility business continues to evolve, we are committed to being there for you, our member, to provide for your electric energy needs. Unlike large investor-owned utilities, we are rooted right here in northwest Florida. Over the years, we have answered the call to provide additional benefits and services because it is extremely important to us that our community thrives and prospers. This is why we offer other additional services to our members such as appliance & surge suppression device sales, Exede satellite Internet, energy auditing services, our energy efficiency loan and heat pump rebate programs and much more.

There is a cooperative difference. You own us, and we are here to serve you!

Two John Deere riding lawn mowers, model 111, $250 & 185 hydro, $325, both run, Compass Lake; 334-596-0699.

Square bale, annual peanut hay; 263-3427.

TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way Commercial & Residential Use • 15 ton 107 ft. boom • Special rates for weekly

Lic# RM0048955

or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

A Company Based on Honesty & Performance

We Buy All Timber Products Pine & Hardwood • Poles • Logs • Pulpwood Alfred L. Long President

Timber Company

Bus: (850) 638-3538 Cell: (850) 326-3838

Email: alfredllong@hotmail.com

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

John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

40 Years Experience License #2252

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Home/Farm (cont.)

4x5 net wrapped, clean, fertilized, barn stored, Tifton 85 Bermuda, $50; Argentina Bahia, $45; 3738614 or 547-3720.

Peanut hay, 4x5 rolls, $35/roll; 5x5 rolls, $40/roll; 557-2538.

Peanut hay square bales, good quality, no weeds: 592-2350 or 5929726.

J.D. Owens Inc. Carpet & Ceramic Outlet Will Save You Money Everyday!

SUPER THICK LOOSE LAY VINYL

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PLUSH CARPET STARTING AT 75¢/square ft. • tilecarpetmarianna.com Hwy. 90 East, Marianna

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Bomann Fencing

Agricultural Fencing/Satisfaction Guaranteed For all your fencing needs call

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

•

(850) 526-3619

As your new District 4 Trustee, I enjoy working with a very qualified, knowledgeable, and cooperative Board of Trustees & Chief Executive Officer. As your representative, I am here to serve you. I wanted to take this opportunity to wish all a merry, but Christ-centered Christmas.

John Adams

Beulah Land HEALTH FOODS

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complete the job. Clean burners and reflectors increase efficiency and offer better heating, so don’t neglect this small but important task.

Just as keeping the oven door closed seals in efficiency and enables the stove to operate more economically, the same rules apply to the refrigerator and freezer. Keep the doors closed as much as possible so cold air doesn’t escape. However, leaving the door open for a longer period of time while you load groceries or remove items you need is more efficient than opening and closing it several times. 66632001 If you are entertaining a large group, you may be able to give your furnace a brief holiday. When your oven is working hard and you have a house full of guests, the heat from the stove and the guests will keep your house comfortable, enabling you to turn down the thermostat.

Clean up with energy savings When it’s time to clean up, extend fellowship to the kitchen, and wash and dry dirty dishes by hand. This uses less energy than a dishwasher.

However, don’t leave the water running continuously, or you will waste energy. If you do use the dishwasher and rinse dishes before loading them, use cold water. Run the dishwasher with full loads only, and if possible, use the energy-saving cycle. Note that dishwashers that have overnight or air power dry settings can save up to 10 percent of your dishwashing energy costs.

By adapting these efficient practices in your kitchen, energy savings will be one more thing to be thankful for this holiday season.

Anne Prince writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for profit electric cooperatives.

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

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor working the Panhandle of Florida

A & W Excavations Land Clearing • Stump Removal • Pond Digging • Dirt Work • Driveways • Demolitions • Tree Removal

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

Surveying/GIS/Utilities

850.557.1966

southeasternsurveying.com

OLEN BARFIELD

M Intosh

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

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Horses, ponies & mules; 592-2494.

Working/playing multi-stack record player, with working multistack spindle for 45 rpm, reasonable; 592-4124, afternoons.

Gas & oil signs, automotive dealer signs, gas pumps, oil cans or related items; 209-2012.

Highly-qualified caregiver, 15-years-experience, available full/ part-time, AHA first aid & CPR certified; 261-7736.

Shampoo bowl and fatigue mat for barber shop; 447-0620 or 6745020.

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

Licensed & Insured

Insured • Free Estimates

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

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Used Ford or Deere small tractor; 547-9357.

Sunny South Properties

Owner/Operator: Wesley Griffin

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

WANTED

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

638-7105

Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

(850) 557-0753

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501 ISSUE DECEMBER 2015

gibbsconcrete.com

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

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Recreational Vehicles 2008 travel trailer, good condition, make offer; 326-5895.

Factory houseboat with trailer, $12,000 OBO; 547-1745.

Cooking Up Holiday Energy Savings

By Anne Price

F

or many of us, the best holidays involve home-cooked meals and wonderful aromas of turkey, stuffing and baked goods wafting throughout the house. It means a busy kitchen and a bustling house full of family and friends. If this rings true for you, despite the increased kitchen activity, you still have an opportunity to save energy during the holidays.

Vehicles 2012 F-350 Ford Lariat 4x4, 18,000 miles, all leather, perfect condition, black metallic, like new, $33,000; 547-4137.

2007 Impala, four door LS, one owner, non-smoker, accident free, showroom condition, maintenance records furnished, 113,760 miles, by older adults, will consider offers after viewing only, $6,795; 638-1141.

2008 GMC Sierra 3/4 LWB truck, low mileage, 4x4 diesel, many extras; 547-3932, leave message

Cut carbs (carbon) painlessly In addition to being the “heart of your home,” your kitchen could pump 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ESS savings back into your wallet. According to the Department of Energy, AMG, 4 door sedan, 76,000 miles, cooking accounts for 4.5 percent of total energy use in U.S. homes. This fully loaded, $11,500; 557-3016. number, combined with the energy use associated with refrigeration, dishwashing and hot water heating means that as much as 15 percent of 1979 Chevrolet pickup, long-wheel the energy in the average American home is used in the kitchen. So, saving base, $400; 718-7618. energy here can have a significant impact on your household budget.

For example, when preparing side dishes, baked goods, soups and such, consider using small appliances like a crock pot, toaster oven, microwave or warming plate instead of your conventional oven or stovetop. These small appliances are a smart, energy-saving alternative, typically using about half the energy of a stove.

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Seal in efficiency When using your oven, don’t peek! Opening the oven door can lower the temperature by as much as 25 degrees and causes your stove to work harder (consuming more energy) to return to the desired cooking temperature. If your recipe calls for baking the dish more than an hour, it is not necessary to preheat the oven. If your oven is electric, you can likely turn the oven off for the last five to ten minutes of cooking and allow the residual heat to CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Mailing Delays Could Impact Your Utility Home/Farm (cont.)

Payment

S

ince early 2015, West Florida Electric Cooperative employees have noticed a significant increase in the number of days it takes our members to receive bills as well as the time it takes for the cooperative to receive payment once those bills are mailed. The cooperative has also received several complaints from members regarding these delays.

In many cases, bills are not being received by members until their due dates. We’ve also noticed that payments received in our offices are postmarked several days prior to receiving them. The cooperative has always accepted payments based on the date the payment was postmarked in an effort to prevent our members from incurring a late fee. In an effort to continue providing quality, customer service, this practice has not changed.

Around 27 percent of the cooperative’s electric bill payments are received by mail, so these delays are a big issue.

WFEC contacted neighboring utility companies to see if they were having similar problems and discovered that they are. The cooperative has also conducted research and discovered major changes within the U.S. Postal Service at the time we began having these problems. WFEC made contact with the postal service to see what can be done to rectify the issues and the U.S. Postal Service is currently researching the matter and conducting a test mailing to see if a solution can be found.

“West Florida Electric reminds our members that these delays not only impact electric bills, but all mail you send and receive. Keep an eye on your mail’s post-marked dates and see if you’re experiencing extended delays. If so, please contact your local post office or the Postal Regulatory Commission as we have done,” said Terry Mullen, WFEC Manager of Marketing & Communications. 37530001 The cooperative also provides many alternative payment options for members such as online bill payment, paying via our mobile app, over the phone or in one of our district offices.

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Cast iron end tables, glass tops; lifesize porcelain dolls; Elvis collectibles; 768-9019.

Fertilized Pensacola Bahia hay, 5x4 rolls, net wrapped, barn stored, $45/roll; 785-6345.

5’ box blade, 175; 814-0562.

Miscellaneous Horizontal ice cream dipping cabinet, like new, $500; 762-3388 Manual Hoyer personal lift, 2 new slings, excellent condition, $150; 740-507-6322.

Underpads; 352-9997.

Hoveround, new front tires & batteries, charger included; 5485663.

White bird cage, never used, 5’ high x 1 3/4 ‘ wide, good for cockatiel, very pretty, $130; 638-8109.

Pine, oak, gum trees for lumber; 638-9456.

• Modern Equipment • Quality Materials • Many Colors to Choose From • Materials and Workmanship Warranty • Owner Operated-Professional Installation

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Miscellaneous (cont.)

Whole ear corn by the bag, for deer or livestock; 658-2125.

Sunquest 24 RS tanning bed, good condition, $800; 956-4334.

Multiple Listings 3,500 BTU gas heater, $75; bridesmaid dress, size 20, $125; 579-4730

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

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Jackson Farm Well Services

CURRY FARMS Dozer & Excavation Work

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y

Westville, Florida (New Hope)

Serving Washington, Jackson & Holmes Counties

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

nd

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

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

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

Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

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

(850) 263-9796

Kubota RTV-X1120D America’s best-selling diesel utility vehicle.*

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Real Estate (cont.)

2001 16x80 single-wide mobile home, excellent condition, must be moved, $20,000; 260-9765.

3BR/2BA brick home, on 3/4 acres in Town of Alford, $115,000, may rent to own; 579-4317 or 866-1965.

2BR mobile home, 75x140 lot, located between 2 boat landings in Howards Creek, FL, good fishing; 638-0986.

2 acres, 1979 Tiff 70x14 trailer; $30,000; 768-2659.

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• Powerful 3-cylinder 24.8 HP Kubota diesel engine • VHT-X transmission boosts performance and durability • Heavy-duty front suspension and Extra Duty Independent Rear Suspension

• Available in Kubota orange or Realtree AP® camouflage • Standard hydraulic bed lift • Well-placed controls and obstacle-free leg room provides operator comfort

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Lucas N. Taylor, P.A. • • • • •

Attorney at Law Estate Planning Probate Real Estate Guardianships Personal Injury

(850) 547-7301

   

License Number: CMC1250499

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

200-Amp Power Pole $269.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95 Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # ER-0014361

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

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

www.kubota.com

593-4455

  

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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

Hill’s Tree Service

122B South Waukesha Street • Bonifay, FL 32425

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William Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc.

ISSUE DECEMBER 2015

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Multiple Listings (cont.)

SUBMIT YOUR RECIPE

w e N

Easy to Remember

24-Hour Outage Hotline Number!

We need your recipes! Send your favorites to us and maybe you’ll see it in an upcoming issue.

You can email them to clf@westflorida.coop with “Recipe” in the Subject line, or mail them in to:

West Florida Electric Cooperative

c/o CLF Recipes

PO Box 127

Graceville, FL 32440-0127 F U L LY I N S U R E D

Silver, 1oz., 5oz., 10oz. bars, only $4.95, over spot or trade; lots of construction tools of all sorts; 4150851.

Freezer, great condition, $50; tile 8”x8” 12 unopened boxes, $50; 573-1801.

• F R E E E S T I M AT E S

TREE REMOVAL • SMALL TRACK HARVESTING CHIPPER • PRUNING & TRIMMING • AERIAL TRUCK BOBCAT WORK • HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL • STUMP REMOVAL • STUMP GRINDING

BUS: (850)415-1217

A Cut Above

TREE SERVICE

CELL: (850)573-1270

LLC

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First Federal Welcomes Marisa Everett Financial Center Manager 1012 Main St., Chipley, FL (850) 638-7892

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE DECEMBER 2015

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

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Multiple Listings (cont.)

Safety: Our Cooperative Commitment

A

White iron bed frame, 4’, with t WFEC, safety is our top priority. The Board of Trustees and mattress & nightstand, chest drawer, employees take many steps to ensure that the goal of having zero

white storage cabinet with glass accidents is met. The board believes it is important to provide doors; 2 full size bed comforters, as much training and support programs for safety education as possible. white, beige; 579-3978.

Therefore, an aggressive training program has been put in place to educate employees about safe job practices, first aid and other safety matters.

Gentle pony; tack; food plot As a part of the co-op’s safety program, WFEC participates in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Rural planter, $100; barrel horse; trail Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP). The goal of this program horses; barrel, roping, pleasure is to prevent injuries; establish utility safety and loss control standards; and children saddles; horse-drawn recognize cooperative employees who work every day to maintain a safe wagons; 592-2494. working environment and to complement the co-op’s mission of reliable electric service for its members. RESAP certification also helps lower the Four-burner Frigidaire stove & hood; Frigidaire washer, Baja mini- cooperative’s insurance premiums. RESAP requires co-op’s to be re-certified bike, 6.5 hp, Briggs; 3 Goodyear 17” every three years and WFEC was re-certified in November 2015. During this inspection, WFEC had absolutely no key attention areas that needed Fortuna tires; 593-4471. improvement. That means inspectors from four different cooperatives in the state, found no major areas of concern related to safety at WFEC. “Our RESAP inspection was the best one WFEC has ever had because of the teamwork and attitudes present during the past three years. The result was a reflection of the great employees we have working inside and outside who made this inspection the best ever for WFEC,” said Donnie Worley, Southpoint Contracting WFEC Manager of Loss Control & Risk Management. 77589001 “We had some of the most qualified inspectors in the state of Florida, one Blake Martin being the Administrator for the Safety Achievement Program in the state, 850-326-3865 and another, one of the first to be qualified as an inspector for the program. bmartin@southpointcontracting.com WFEC also employs three qualified inspectors who travel throughout website: www.southpointcontracting.com All Types of Roofing Commercial & Residential

Florida inspecting other co-ops. I am proud to work for a company that understands the dangers of our work and has concern for the welfare of our employees and families,” Worley continued.

The Board of Trustees and employees of West Florida Electric Cooperative are very proud of these accomplishments and strive to improve our performance each and every day. But, the cooperative’s commitment to safety and education doesn’t end with our employees. Educating our members about electrical safety is something the cooperative and its employees are dedicated to providing to all of our members.

One tool the cooperative has at hand is its live electrical safety demonstration or “Safety City” demo. This educational program can be conducted for school aged children or tailored to an adult audience.

Presenters will provide information on the background of electric cooperatives, and conduct hands-on activities with students providing explanations about all the equipment used by linemen and service men to keep them safe while working. Children will also learn steps to take to stay safe around electricity and what can happen when poor safety habits are followed.

The cooperative’s safety education efforts don’t stop with our safety demonstrations. You’ll find safety information on the cooperative’s website (www.westflorida.coop) and located in each office. You may also see safety messages in your local newspaper or hear commercials on local radio and TV stations.

To find out more about the co-op’s electrical safety demonstrations or safety education, please contact Candace Croft at (800) 342.7400.

Fred O’Neal II

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. since

1977

Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

Company License Number: RC29027563

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Hot tub Cal Spa, $500 as is; trailer UT 5x8 rear ramp, new lights and good tires, $300 OBO; 693-0848.

Two 220 heat & air units; queen box spring; 3 ceiling fans; spring & mattress, 2 solid tub & shower wall units; 768-2876.

Hickory wood; banana trees; Ty beanie babies; 956-2010.

Real Estate 3BR/2BA home, 1.5 acres, 1171 1st Ave., Graceville, den, large kitchen, dining, living, 2 car carport, lots of closet space, pond & HVAC; 334588-0928.

10 acres with power and cleared home site, property has small spring fed stream, cleared travel lanes and small food plot, near Clarksville, on well-maintained county road, $55,000; 237-1739 or 334-7267619.

Home: (850) 762-8387 • Cell: (850) 832-1489

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

Now Installing Septic Systems

• New Installation • Repair • Remodeling • Maintenance • Drain Cleaning

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

1001 USES

AL - 4154

ISSUE DECEMBER 2015

Take Out Your Tub & Install a Shower from $1795

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

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

PAGE 11

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Safety: Our Cooperative Commitment

A

White iron bed frame, 4’, with t WFEC, safety is our top priority. The Board of Trustees and mattress & nightstand, chest drawer, employees take many steps to ensure that the goal of having zero

white storage cabinet with glass accidents is met. The board believes it is important to provide doors; 2 full size bed comforters, as much training and support programs for safety education as possible. white, beige; 579-3978.

Therefore, an aggressive training program has been put in place to educate employees about safe job practices, first aid and other safety matters.

Gentle pony; tack; food plot As a part of the co-op’s safety program, WFEC participates in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Rural planter, $100; barrel horse; trail Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP). The goal of this program horses; barrel, roping, pleasure is to prevent injuries; establish utility safety and loss control standards; and children saddles; horse-drawn recognize cooperative employees who work every day to maintain a safe wagons; 592-2494. working environment and to complement the co-op’s mission of reliable electric service for its members. RESAP certification also helps lower the Four-burner Frigidaire stove & hood; Frigidaire washer, Baja mini- cooperative’s insurance premiums. RESAP requires co-op’s to be re-certified bike, 6.5 hp, Briggs; 3 Goodyear 17” every three years and WFEC was re-certified in November 2015. During this inspection, WFEC had absolutely no key attention areas that needed Fortuna tires; 593-4471. improvement. That means inspectors from four different cooperatives in the state, found no major areas of concern related to safety at WFEC. “Our RESAP inspection was the best one WFEC has ever had because of the teamwork and attitudes present during the past three years. The result was a reflection of the great employees we have working inside and outside who made this inspection the best ever for WFEC,” said Donnie Worley, Southpoint Contracting WFEC Manager of Loss Control & Risk Management. 77589001 “We had some of the most qualified inspectors in the state of Florida, one Blake Martin being the Administrator for the Safety Achievement Program in the state, 850-326-3865 and another, one of the first to be qualified as an inspector for the program. bmartin@southpointcontracting.com WFEC also employs three qualified inspectors who travel throughout website: www.southpointcontracting.com All Types of Roofing Commercial & Residential

Florida inspecting other co-ops. I am proud to work for a company that understands the dangers of our work and has concern for the welfare of our employees and families,” Worley continued.

The Board of Trustees and employees of West Florida Electric Cooperative are very proud of these accomplishments and strive to improve our performance each and every day. But, the cooperative’s commitment to safety and education doesn’t end with our employees. Educating our members about electrical safety is something the cooperative and its employees are dedicated to providing to all of our members.

One tool the cooperative has at hand is its live electrical safety demonstration or “Safety City” demo. This educational program can be conducted for school aged children or tailored to an adult audience.

Presenters will provide information on the background of electric cooperatives, and conduct hands-on activities with students providing explanations about all the equipment used by linemen and service men to keep them safe while working. Children will also learn steps to take to stay safe around electricity and what can happen when poor safety habits are followed.

The cooperative’s safety education efforts don’t stop with our safety demonstrations. You’ll find safety information on the cooperative’s website (www.westflorida.coop) and located in each office. You may also see safety messages in your local newspaper or hear commercials on local radio and TV stations.

To find out more about the co-op’s electrical safety demonstrations or safety education, please contact Candace Croft at (800) 342.7400.

Fred O’Neal II

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. since

1977

Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

Company License Number: RC29027563

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Hot tub Cal Spa, $500 as is; trailer UT 5x8 rear ramp, new lights and good tires, $300 OBO; 693-0848.

Two 220 heat & air units; queen box spring; 3 ceiling fans; spring & mattress, 2 solid tub & shower wall units; 768-2876.

Hickory wood; banana trees; Ty beanie babies; 956-2010.

Real Estate 3BR/2BA home, 1.5 acres, 1171 1st Ave., Graceville, den, large kitchen, dining, living, 2 car carport, lots of closet space, pond & HVAC; 334588-0928.

10 acres with power and cleared home site, property has small spring fed stream, cleared travel lanes and small food plot, near Clarksville, on well-maintained county road, $55,000; 237-1739 or 334-7267619.

Home: (850) 762-8387 • Cell: (850) 832-1489

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

New Comfort Height Toilet $299 installed

You can call now and purchase this ad size for ONLY $70.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

Now Installing Septic Systems

• New Installation • Repair • Remodeling • Maintenance • Drain Cleaning

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

1001 USES

AL - 4154

ISSUE DECEMBER 2015

Take Out Your Tub & Install a Shower from $1795

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

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

PAGE 11

Multiple Listings (cont.)

SUBMIT YOUR RECIPE

w e N

Easy to Remember

24-Hour Outage Hotline Number!

We need your recipes! Send your favorites to us and maybe you’ll see it in an upcoming issue.

You can email them to clf@westflorida.coop with “Recipe” in the Subject line, or mail them in to:

West Florida Electric Cooperative

c/o CLF Recipes

PO Box 127

Graceville, FL 32440-0127 F U L LY I N S U R E D

Silver, 1oz., 5oz., 10oz. bars, only $4.95, over spot or trade; lots of construction tools of all sorts; 4150851.

Freezer, great condition, $50; tile 8”x8” 12 unopened boxes, $50; 573-1801.

• F R E E E S T I M AT E S

TREE REMOVAL • SMALL TRACK HARVESTING CHIPPER • PRUNING & TRIMMING • AERIAL TRUCK BOBCAT WORK • HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL • STUMP REMOVAL • STUMP GRINDING

BUS: (850)415-1217

A Cut Above

TREE SERVICE

CELL: (850)573-1270

LLC

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

You can call now and purchase this ad size for ONLY $42.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

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

We’re a local bank with 53 years of stability and service, a history of giving to our communities, and a mobile app that gives you access from anywhere.

1.844.OUTAGE1 1.844.688.2431

Give us a call today to learn more.

The Only Number You Need To Report Power Outages!

OutAGES!

First Federal Welcomes Marisa Everett Financial Center Manager 1012 Main St., Chipley, FL (850) 638-7892

PAGE 12

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE DECEMBER 2015

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

PAGE 9

Miscellaneous (cont.)

Whole ear corn by the bag, for deer or livestock; 658-2125.

Sunquest 24 RS tanning bed, good condition, $800; 956-4334.

Multiple Listings 3,500 BTU gas heater, $75; bridesmaid dress, size 20, $125; 579-4730

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

“Honesty is Job One”

Lic. #RA0067127

Call: (850) 573-0167 or (850) 548-4750 WATKINS PLUMBING, INC.

Jackson Farm Well Services

CURRY FARMS Dozer & Excavation Work

Cla

y

Westville, Florida (New Hope)

Serving Washington, Jackson & Holmes Counties

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

nd

Sa

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

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

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

Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

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

(850) 263-9796

Kubota RTV-X1120D America’s best-selling diesel utility vehicle.*

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

You can call now and purchase this size ad for ONLY $84.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Real Estate (cont.)

2001 16x80 single-wide mobile home, excellent condition, must be moved, $20,000; 260-9765.

3BR/2BA brick home, on 3/4 acres in Town of Alford, $115,000, may rent to own; 579-4317 or 866-1965.

2BR mobile home, 75x140 lot, located between 2 boat landings in Howards Creek, FL, good fishing; 638-0986.

2 acres, 1979 Tiff 70x14 trailer; $30,000; 768-2659.

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

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

You can call now and purchase this ad size for ONLY $42.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Tip of the Month

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

Remember to close your fireplace damper (unless a fire is burning).

Keeping the damper open is like leaving a window wide open during the winter, allowing warm air to escape through the chimney.

Source: energy.gov

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

• Powerful 3-cylinder 24.8 HP Kubota diesel engine • VHT-X transmission boosts performance and durability • Heavy-duty front suspension and Extra Duty Independent Rear Suspension

• Available in Kubota orange or Realtree AP® camouflage • Standard hydraulic bed lift • Well-placed controls and obstacle-free leg room provides operator comfort

We are Kubota.



Lucas N. Taylor, P.A. • • • • •

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200-Amp Power Pole $269.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95 Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # ER-0014361

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

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Recreational Vehicles 2008 travel trailer, good condition, make offer; 326-5895.

Factory houseboat with trailer, $12,000 OBO; 547-1745.

Cooking Up Holiday Energy Savings

By Anne Price

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or many of us, the best holidays involve home-cooked meals and wonderful aromas of turkey, stuffing and baked goods wafting throughout the house. It means a busy kitchen and a bustling house full of family and friends. If this rings true for you, despite the increased kitchen activity, you still have an opportunity to save energy during the holidays.

Vehicles 2012 F-350 Ford Lariat 4x4, 18,000 miles, all leather, perfect condition, black metallic, like new, $33,000; 547-4137.

2007 Impala, four door LS, one owner, non-smoker, accident free, showroom condition, maintenance records furnished, 113,760 miles, by older adults, will consider offers after viewing only, $6,795; 638-1141.

2008 GMC Sierra 3/4 LWB truck, low mileage, 4x4 diesel, many extras; 547-3932, leave message

Cut carbs (carbon) painlessly In addition to being the “heart of your home,” your kitchen could pump 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ESS savings back into your wallet. According to the Department of Energy, AMG, 4 door sedan, 76,000 miles, cooking accounts for 4.5 percent of total energy use in U.S. homes. This fully loaded, $11,500; 557-3016. number, combined with the energy use associated with refrigeration, dishwashing and hot water heating means that as much as 15 percent of 1979 Chevrolet pickup, long-wheel the energy in the average American home is used in the kitchen. So, saving base, $400; 718-7618. energy here can have a significant impact on your household budget.

For example, when preparing side dishes, baked goods, soups and such, consider using small appliances like a crock pot, toaster oven, microwave or warming plate instead of your conventional oven or stovetop. These small appliances are a smart, energy-saving alternative, typically using about half the energy of a stove.

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Seal in efficiency When using your oven, don’t peek! Opening the oven door can lower the temperature by as much as 25 degrees and causes your stove to work harder (consuming more energy) to return to the desired cooking temperature. If your recipe calls for baking the dish more than an hour, it is not necessary to preheat the oven. If your oven is electric, you can likely turn the oven off for the last five to ten minutes of cooking and allow the residual heat to CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Mailing Delays Could Impact Your Utility Home/Farm (cont.)

Payment

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ince early 2015, West Florida Electric Cooperative employees have noticed a significant increase in the number of days it takes our members to receive bills as well as the time it takes for the cooperative to receive payment once those bills are mailed. The cooperative has also received several complaints from members regarding these delays.

In many cases, bills are not being received by members until their due dates. We’ve also noticed that payments received in our offices are postmarked several days prior to receiving them. The cooperative has always accepted payments based on the date the payment was postmarked in an effort to prevent our members from incurring a late fee. In an effort to continue providing quality, customer service, this practice has not changed.

Around 27 percent of the cooperative’s electric bill payments are received by mail, so these delays are a big issue.

WFEC contacted neighboring utility companies to see if they were having similar problems and discovered that they are. The cooperative has also conducted research and discovered major changes within the U.S. Postal Service at the time we began having these problems. WFEC made contact with the postal service to see what can be done to rectify the issues and the U.S. Postal Service is currently researching the matter and conducting a test mailing to see if a solution can be found.

“West Florida Electric reminds our members that these delays not only impact electric bills, but all mail you send and receive. Keep an eye on your mail’s post-marked dates and see if you’re experiencing extended delays. If so, please contact your local post office or the Postal Regulatory Commission as we have done,” said Terry Mullen, WFEC Manager of Marketing & Communications. 37530001 The cooperative also provides many alternative payment options for members such as online bill payment, paying via our mobile app, over the phone or in one of our district offices.

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Cast iron end tables, glass tops; lifesize porcelain dolls; Elvis collectibles; 768-9019.

Fertilized Pensacola Bahia hay, 5x4 rolls, net wrapped, barn stored, $45/roll; 785-6345.

5’ box blade, 175; 814-0562.

Miscellaneous Horizontal ice cream dipping cabinet, like new, $500; 762-3388 Manual Hoyer personal lift, 2 new slings, excellent condition, $150; 740-507-6322.

Underpads; 352-9997.

Hoveround, new front tires & batteries, charger included; 5485663.

White bird cage, never used, 5’ high x 1 3/4 ‘ wide, good for cockatiel, very pretty, $130; 638-8109.

Pine, oak, gum trees for lumber; 638-9456.

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Home/Farm (cont.)

4x5 net wrapped, clean, fertilized, barn stored, Tifton 85 Bermuda, $50; Argentina Bahia, $45; 3738614 or 547-3720.

Peanut hay, 4x5 rolls, $35/roll; 5x5 rolls, $40/roll; 557-2538.

Peanut hay square bales, good quality, no weeds: 592-2350 or 5929726.

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As your new District 4 Trustee, I enjoy working with a very qualified, knowledgeable, and cooperative Board of Trustees & Chief Executive Officer. As your representative, I am here to serve you. I wanted to take this opportunity to wish all a merry, but Christ-centered Christmas.

John Adams

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complete the job. Clean burners and reflectors increase efficiency and offer better heating, so don’t neglect this small but important task.

Just as keeping the oven door closed seals in efficiency and enables the stove to operate more economically, the same rules apply to the refrigerator and freezer. Keep the doors closed as much as possible so cold air doesn’t escape. However, leaving the door open for a longer period of time while you load groceries or remove items you need is more efficient than opening and closing it several times. 66632001 If you are entertaining a large group, you may be able to give your furnace a brief holiday. When your oven is working hard and you have a house full of guests, the heat from the stove and the guests will keep your house comfortable, enabling you to turn down the thermostat.

Clean up with energy savings When it’s time to clean up, extend fellowship to the kitchen, and wash and dry dirty dishes by hand. This uses less energy than a dishwasher.

However, don’t leave the water running continuously, or you will waste energy. If you do use the dishwasher and rinse dishes before loading them, use cold water. Run the dishwasher with full loads only, and if possible, use the energy-saving cycle. Note that dishwashers that have overnight or air power dry settings can save up to 10 percent of your dishwashing energy costs.

By adapting these efficient practices in your kitchen, energy savings will be one more thing to be thankful for this holiday season.

Anne Prince writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for profit electric cooperatives.

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

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor working the Panhandle of Florida

A & W Excavations Land Clearing • Stump Removal • Pond Digging • Dirt Work • Driveways • Demolitions • Tree Removal

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Horses, ponies & mules; 592-2494.

Working/playing multi-stack record player, with working multistack spindle for 45 rpm, reasonable; 592-4124, afternoons.

Gas & oil signs, automotive dealer signs, gas pumps, oil cans or related items; 209-2012.

Highly-qualified caregiver, 15-years-experience, available full/ part-time, AHA first aid & CPR certified; 261-7736.

Shampoo bowl and fatigue mat for barber shop; 447-0620 or 6745020.

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

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Used Ford or Deere small tractor; 547-9357.

Sunny South Properties

Owner/Operator: Wesley Griffin

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

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ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Josh Alday

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Hector 24 HR Service HANDY MAN SERVICE 10% Senior Citizen Discount General Landscaping Bathroom Remodeling & Flooring House Pressure Washing & Cleaning FREE Scrap Metal Removal

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Automotive Headliner Replacement Austin Lee - Owner & Operator (850) 326-0047 • austin_lee95@yahoo.com

Gary McIntosh

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LOST/FOUND FOUND: Sneads area. What appears to be a purebred Himalayan kitten (approx. 6 months ago) wandered into our property. Contact Dennis or Mary Lu Scott at 593-6420, if you are missing such a kitten

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Adam Williams, Owner/Operator Hazardous Tree Removal Aerial Bucket Work Stump Grinding/Removal Trimming/Pruning Bobcat Work Small Tract Land Clearing Serving Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

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Additions • Repairs Remodels

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Owner Chris Krauser

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Brown Pump Repair Turbine Pump Repair

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Home/Farm (cont.)

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2010 Kubota tractor, MX5100 turbo, 50 hp, 53 hours, like new, $12,500 firm; 548-5126

ou might not realize it, but West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) isn’t just another electric utility. It’s a cooperative and that means members like you have a say in how it’s run.

During the cooperative’s annual mail ballot election, you can vote for fellow members to represent you on the board of trustees. And with members in charge, you can feel confident that the decisions made are in your best interest and the best interest of your community.

Members know they can trust WFEC because it was created not to make profits, but to deliver on this promise: providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity. Four values are the foundation of your cooperative’s service to its members – innovation, commitment to community, accountability and integrity. These values represent the cooperative difference and how our co-op earns the trust of members, every day.

We put our members first. Every day. That’s the power of your co-op membership. 95519001 Historically, rural electric cooperatives serve the smallest number of consumers, about 12 percent of the market, which equals 42 million people. There are more than 800 other electric co-ops in 47 states in addition to West Florida Electric. While co-ops serve the fewest number of people, our electric lines cover more than 75 percent of the U.S. landmass.

This is because we provide power where others once refused to go because of the low population density. Electric co-ops consistently rank highest in member satisfaction among investor-owned and municipal utilities. We believe this is because we serve member-owners, not customers.

As the electric utility business continues to evolve, we are committed to being there for you, our member, to provide for your electric energy needs. Unlike large investor-owned utilities, we are rooted right here in northwest Florida. Over the years, we have answered the call to provide additional benefits and services because it is extremely important to us that our community thrives and prospers. This is why we offer other additional services to our members such as appliance & surge suppression device sales, Exede satellite Internet, energy auditing services, our energy efficiency loan and heat pump rebate programs and much more.

There is a cooperative difference. You own us, and we are here to serve you!

Two John Deere riding lawn mowers, model 111, $250 & 185 hydro, $325, both run, Compass Lake; 334-596-0699.

Square bale, annual peanut hay; 263-3427.

TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way Commercial & Residential Use • 15 ton 107 ft. boom • Special rates for weekly

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We Buy All Timber Products Pine & Hardwood • Poles • Logs • Pulpwood Alfred L. Long President

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Bus: (850) 638-3538 Cell: (850) 326-3838

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

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Clothing Women’s winter coat, size 6, new condition, $50; 352-4284.

Home/Farm 2005 L4330 Kubota HSI tractor, 4-wheel drive, front bucket, back hoe, plus four other pieces, 467 hours, $22,500; 547-5828

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power lines, they can become energized, too. If your holiday plans call for stringing lights through trees, this can create a safety hazard. If you notice tree limbs that are too close to electric lines, contact WFEC. Stay away from your service connection The overhead wire bringing power from the utility pole to your house is dangerous. You should treat this line the same way you’d treat any other power line on our system. Maintain a safe distance – even if that means a small gap in the perfect gingerbread house outline of lights. 27899002 Read the fine print If you take a few minutes to read and understand the specifications and limitations of your lights and other electrified holiday decorations, you can save yourself a great deal of work and frustration in the long run. For example, the tag at the end of an extension cord will tell you if it’s rated for outdoor use, whether it will remain flexible in cold temperatures and how much energy it can safely handle. Similarly, holiday lights will tell you how many strings can be safely linked together.

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Residential or farm applications available.

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

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Community Calendar Christmas Celebration Saturday, December 5; 5:00 p.m.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration will take place immediately after the Blountstown Christmas parade. There will be a live nativity scene, an assortment of food and drinks, hayrides, puppet shows, storytelling, a marshmallow roast, decorated buildings and Christmas carolers. Admission is $3 for all and children under 5 are free.

Panhandle Artists & Crafters Marianna Marketplace Holiday Edition Saturday, December 5; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Madison Street Market, Marianna Marianna Marketplace is a venue sponsored by both the City of Marianna and the Jackson County Extension Service. Its sole purpose is to provide a low, or no cost way for area residents, artists and crafts to come together to meet and see, hear, learn and buy and sell those unique, one-of-a-kind, locally crafted handmade items. This year, attendees will be able to shop for items such as products made from recycled pallets, handmade toys and ornaments, assorted textile products, paintings, bird houses, soaps & such, repurposed old farm tools, woodworking and wood turning, furniture, handcrafted jewelry, jams, jellies and baked goods. Along with handcrafted items, there will be educational events, music, food, singing and Santa will arrive at noon. For more information or to become a vendor, call Sally Waxgiser at 592-4342.

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

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

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Don’t forget about the kids…and pets If you have small children, you’ve probably spent a great deal of time making sure every square inch of your home is childproof. Every cabinet is locked and every outlet is covered. But sometimes the joy of celebrating the holidays with our little ones makes us a little less vigilant about electrical safety. Make sure your holiday décor receives the same level of safety scrutiny you apply to all of the permanent items in your home. Curious and mischievous pets can present similar challenges. Make sure Fluffy isn’t nibbling on all those extra wires or using your tree as her personal back scratcher or jungle gym.

Justin LaBerge writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus electric utilities.

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

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

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 DECEMBER 2015

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

1401 N. Waukeshaw Ave. Bonifay, FL 32425

Louie Pettis

(850) 547-0075 (850) 516-1227

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

Notification Statement

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

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

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Community Calendar (cont.)

Tips for a Safe Happy Holiday Season

“Birds in the Park” Saturday, December 5; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dianna Sue Bryant, a volunteer of “Sacred Earth Wildlife Refuge” will be on hand to exhibit and talk about the birds that she rehabilitates. Barred owls, red-shouldered hawks, Eastern screech owls, and great horned owls are the usual participants of this event. Dianna is one of only a handful of rehabilitators in the panhandle who are licensed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to work with hawks, owls, songbirds, squirrels, opossums, raccoons and several other species that have been hurt or injured. The birds that Dianna will bring to the program are ones that, because of the extent of their injuries are not able to be released back into the wild and are kept through a special permit.The program is included in the park admission of $5 for a carload of up to 8 people. If you have any additional questions you can contact the park office at 850-482-1228.

FOR SALE he holidays are upon us. For many, that means more celebrations with friends and family, travel, decorations, cooking and shopping. Animals/Livestock West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) wants you to stay safe during the holidays, so here are a few tips to consider as you gear up for the Quail, flight condition, great for season. hunting; 326-3016.

We can’t guarantee that the hustle and bustle of the season won’t leave you with a few frayed nerves, but we can certainly help you avoid frayed Registered Black Angus bulls, wires. coming 2-years-old, low birth weight, great disposition, $2,800 Inspect your seasonal items Many of us have treasured holiday mementos that we bring out of storage $3,000 Mike@southofdixie.com or and proudly display every year. The holidays are also a time when we dust 482-3557. off specialized cooking gadgets that allow us to prepare our favorite seasonal treats. These items are often handed down through generations and might German Shepherds, $100 each, lack modern safety features. ready to go by Nov. 10, 6 weeks old; Take a few moments to carefully inspect all your holiday items to ensure 548-5067. everything is in safe, working order. A few things to look out for include:

• Brittle insulation on wires Twin male donkeys, good

• Rodent damage to wires condition; 592-6921.

• Chafed or frayed wires, especially at stress points

• Worn switches with the potential to short circuit

• Corroded metal parts

• Broken legs, unstable bases and other tip-over hazards Tri-County Gas

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Look up and live When working outside with a ladder, be mindful of the location of overhead power lines. Always carry your ladder so that it is parallel to the ground. Before placing your ladder in an upright position, look around to ensure you are a safe distance from any power lines.

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

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

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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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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Tips for a Safe Happy ...pgs. 3-4 Holiday Season There is a Co-op ...pg. 5 Difference & It’s You! Mailing Delays Could ...pg. 7 Impact Your Utility Payment Cooking Up Holiday Energy Savings

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