December 2020

CURRENT LIGHT

FLASHES

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Tighten the Belt on Power Bills

Dumpster Rental

(850) 676-1802 Graceville, Florida www.brianshauling.com

Pages 10-11

We offer both roll off containers & dumpster trailers to better service your needs.

Millie Bee

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

Beekeeping supplies 1209 B F R

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P.O. Box 105 Marianna, FL 32447-0105

(850) 557-3409 or (850) 573-0303

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

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

Open 6 days a week. Closed Tuesdays. Session at 7:30 nightly. $50 payouts before & after session. Pull tab games up to $1,000!

Friday nights: All sessions pay $250!

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

Wednesdays & Sundays: T-shirt night Saturday & Sundays - Double Action Mini-Session at 4:00 PM

INSIDE ...

Trustees Earn Credentials from NRECA

...pgs. 3-4

Tis the Season to Celebrate Safely

...pg. 5-6

Six Tips to Winterize your Manufactured Home

...pg. 8-9

Online Tools Can Help with Energy Costs

... pg. 13

Four Ways Santa Saves Energy in his Workshop ... pg. 15 Local Classifieds

...pgs. 17-18

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020 Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL

70, NO 12

CURRENT LIGHT

FLASHES

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas!

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

Wishing you the gifts of the season Peace, Joy, Hope.

Deck Kits!

Engineered Buildings Available!

Gift Certificates Available!

6x8 8x10 10x10 12x14

WFEC Board of Trustees

BUSH

RONE

District 7 / Vice President

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

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

Brent Hall 850.718.7314

Serving Northwest Florida!

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

Concrete Steps in Stock!

Lodge Cast Ironinstock!

Case Knives onSale!

Randy

District 8 / President

Residential • Commercial

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

Many more sizes to choose from!

Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.

Joe E.

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC

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John Adams, District 4 Trustee

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Panhandle Lumber & Supply

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Multiple Listings (cont.) Vehicles

Someone to mow about 11/4 acres of grass, approximately every 3 weeks; 592-2628.

Trustees Earn Credentials from NRECA

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

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Wood filing cabinets x 2, $100 each; Porcelain cast iron alcove tub, $50; used tow dolly, $500; refrigerator (top freezer), $50; tire rack, $50; wood dining table, $200; 579-2001.

1982 S-10 LWB with chopped top, custom front & back, new 430 HP, everything under hood new, lots of extras, new tires & rims, $15,000 OBO; 263-4190.

Grain wagon; hay spear; Amish buggy, Power Pack Treeing Walker puppies; gentle horse; 2-horse trailer; barrel, pleasure, roping saddles; tack 592-2494 or 209-8532.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado, 2WD crew cab, average mileage, garage kept, very clean, power windows, cruise control, back up camera w/ nice radio; 762-3381, after 4:00 p.m., interested inquiries only.

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

WANTED

Firewood, red oak, large/small for smoking, pre-cut; 592-2063.

German Shorthair Pointer puppies; 32 acres w/house, barn & best view; 693-5001.

Real Estate 71 acre pasture in Washington County, small pond, fenced, $3,000/ acre; 234-7070.

Crystal Lake property, 4.78 acres, bring your horses, surveyed, 2 boat ramps, motivated to sell, $34,900; call Linda at 890-8325.

Someone to do part time yard work Black walnuts; 956-2360, leave in Bonifay, no alcohol, leave message message. & phone number; 547-0448 for days and times.

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

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds • Pole Barns • Equipment Sheds • Enclosed Sheds, Etc.

Over 20 years experience

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.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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FREE

wo members of your West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) Board of Trustees, Jackie Pooser and David Corbin, recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). 23613008 An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills, and a solid knowledge of the cooperative principles and business model. Electric co-ops in Florida have a commitment to work through NRECA to sharpen this body of knowledge for the benefit of their electric cooperative members.

The NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) program requires attendance and demonstrated understanding of the basic competencies contained in five core courses: • Director Duties and Liabilities • Understanding the Electric Business • Board Operations and Process • Strategic Planning • Financial Decision Making One of the key strengths of the rural electric program is its commitment to education and professional development. The CCD prepares directors to fulfill their fiduciary duty as elected officials serving on behalf of their membership. The purpose of all NRECA director level education is to prepare directors to make informed business decisions in the boardroom that benefit the co-op and its members.

“We Work to please YOU”

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

Bush Paint & Supply

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

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

On the FarmDelivered or Installed

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385 Est. 1980

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Jackie Pooser (center), District 3 Trustee, received the CCD certificate from NRECA. Ty Peel, EVP & CEO (left) & Joe Rone (right), Board President recently presented her certificate.

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

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

Dec.

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

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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CLASSIFIEDS

Land Clearing & Forestry Services

FOR SALE

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

Animals/Livestock Bobwhite quail, flight condition, ready for hunting; 326-3016.

Clay O’Neal:

Home/Farm

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055

1001 USES

Riata Bahia, 4x5 bales, $35; 209-1604.

Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

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

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA

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

License Number: CMC1250499

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

Together We Can Stay Safe

Digging too close to a pad-mounted transformer like the one above can damage underground cables, leading to electrical shock or interruptions in service. Use caution when landscaping.

Call 811 before you dig and stay safe.

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Multiple Listings

Used Snapper riding mower; 956-2849.

Square bale annual peanut hay, 5x5 rolls; grass hay; walk-in cooler; grain fed beef; 263-3427.

Miscellaneous

Florida State shirts, $12.95; weight bench, $75; Jimmy Johnson collectibles; 547-0448.

Heavy-duty chain link dog kennel, 42” wide, 84” long, 48” high, very nice/custom well-built, $105; 263-9171.

Seed cane; 326-6956.

Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 rolls; Coleman Powermate 5,000 watt generator, good condition, bought 258-0020. a larger one so I don’t need it Two-horse trailer, never used, 2020 anymore, $200 firm; 547-1519.

David Corbin (center), District 5 Trustee, received the CCD certificate from NRECA. Ty Peel, EVP & CEO (left) & Joe Rone (right), Board President recently presented his certificate.

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

(Across from CVS)

Tifton 9 Bahia seed & hay, 718-7779, Pat or 592-2647, Dan.

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-573-6623

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

3783 Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

(850) 638-0790

Bee trailer, $6,500; 579-4902.

Tifton 9 Bahia grass hay, 5x5 rolls, $30, located in NE Jackson County near Lovedale, you pick up and haul; Dearborn space heater for propane 592-4740. gas, 25” wide, 12” deep, 23” tall, $40; 547-4639.

Coastal hay, 5x5 roll, excellent quality, fertilized and covered; 592-4798.

2010 Cub Cadet 2 force S48 mower for parts, engine removed, but plenty of good parts, model #17AI5BHB010, $100; 638-4228 or 658-429.

southeasternsurveying.com

Hinson Land Clearing

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

(850) 481-2960

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Beautiful homemade quilts, hand stitched & quilted, good prices; 547-3649.

Shelled pecans, $10/quart; 547-4924.

Shelled pecans, $8/quart; 547-9241.

Older model Dell monitor, $40; 593-4492.

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 2020

New, never used, steel fence post driver, $70 OBO; two aluminum ladders; dog houses, $15 each; electric heaters, $25 OBO; 547-1855.

Stain glass supplies; Taurus ring saw; grinder; glass; new queen mattress, $500; craft supplies; 547-4114.

Coleman Camper 295QB, $18,000; 200 amp power pole, $200; Mercury Force 90 HP motor, $500, cranks and runs; 557-2278, after 6:00 p.m.

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

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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How Americans Use Electricity The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows the combined use of clothes washers and dryers, computers, dishwashers, small appliances and other electrical equipment (noted as "all other uses" below) accounts for nearly 40% of electricity consumption in American homes.

Space Cooling

All other uses Water Heating

Lighting

Space Heating Source: EIA, Annual Energy Outlook 2020 Includes consumption for heat and operating furnace fans & boiler pumps.

2.

Includes miscellaneous appliances, clothes washers and dryers, computers, and related equipment, stoves, dishwashers, heating elements, and motors.

1.

TVs & Related Equipment

Refrigerators & Freezers

YOUR

CONVENIENCE CONNECTION

Your life is busy enough. Simplify by paying your bill online or through our mobile app, anytime and anywhere. Visit www.westflorida.coop.

Connecting you to convenience!

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Tis the Season - to Celebrate Safely!

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o help make sure your holidays don’t go from merry to scary, remember these holiday safety tips: 25652002

• Keep decorations at least three feet away from heat sources – especially those with an open flame, like fireplaces and candles. And, remember to blow out candles when leaving the room or going to sleep.

• Remember, the best decorations are safe decorations. When decorating, make sure not to run cords under rugs or furniture, out of windows, or across walkways and sidewalks.

• Never connect more than three strings of incandescent lights together.

• Exercise caution when decorating near power lines. Keep yourself and your equipment at least ten feet from power lines.

• Inspect decorations and discard any that are damaged or worn out.

• Have a natural Christmas tree? Water it to keep it fresh and safe. Real trees can dry up and turn into kindling in no time at all. Get rid of the tree after Christmas. Dried out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in homes or garages.

• Always turn off decorations when leaving home and when sleeping. Most deadly fires happen while people are asleep.

• Be mindful of how you are using electrical outlets. When using extension cords or adapters that add receptacles, consider having a qualified electrician add more outlets to your home.

Extension cords are a common cause of home fires. Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many decorations or electrical devices. They can overheat and cause a fire.

• Only use electronics in dry areas.

As tempting as it is, you just can’t decorate your aquarium with icicle lights.

• Remember that phones and tablets should stay on nightstands. We all love falling asleep to the muffled crooning of Bing Crosby and Michael Bublé singing our holiday favorites, but overheated electronics under pillows and blankets are dangerous.

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

• If you’re using a space heater, switch it off before leaving the room. It only takes seconds for a fire to start if a space heater tips over or comes in contact with something combustible, like a blanket or curtains.

• Consider upgrading to Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter breakers or outlets in your home. It is estimated that half of the electrical fires that occur every year could be prevented by AFCIs. All electrical upgrades should be completed by a qualified electrician.

Consider implementing these holiday safety tips to keep your holidays merry, safe, and bright.

When decorating outside with lights and other holiday decor, make sure to keep all ladders and equipment at least ten feet away from all power lines.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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6R Farms, Inc.

Stephen

Call (850) 209-9702

for Grapple Work • Forestry Mulching • Fence Line Cleanup • Pasture Renovation • Underbrush Clearing • Hunting Tract Maintenance

Hill(Hill’s Services , Inc. Tree Service) Owners: Darren & Alisa Hill

We Haul Asphalt, Fill Dirt & Limerock

Now Demolishing Residential & Commercial

Call Us:

593-Hill (593-4455)

Tri-County Gas Service, Inc.

Tri-County Gas Service, Inc.

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

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

547-3696 #RM0048955

Greg A. Varner Owner

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

Prevent a Turkey Fryer Fire When you fry foods, you can increase the risk of a cooking fire.

• Turkey fryers can easily tip over spilling hot oil across a large area. Use your fryer only outdoors on a sturdy, level surface well away from things that can burn. Make sure to have a "3-foot kid - and pet-free zone" around your fryer to protect against burn injuries.

• An overfilled cooking pot will cause oil to spill over when the turkey is placed inside. Determine the correct amount of oil needed by first placing the turkey in the pot with water.

• A partially frozen turkey will cause hot oil to splatter. Make sure your turkey is completely thawd before you fry it.

• Turkey fryers can easily overheat and start a fire. Check the temperature often with a cooking thermometer so the oil won't overheat.

SOUTHERN ROOFING, INC.

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

All Types Licensed • Bonded • Insured

1945 Tower Lane Westville, FL 32464

Email: southroofing@centurylink.net

Power Out? Text Us! Text WFEC to (800) 342-7400 to sign up. When you need to report an outage, text OUT to (800) 342-7400. Text STATUS for any updates, HELP for more info & STOP to unsubscribe. Remember to update your account information to include your current cell phone number before storms hit our area! *Please note that your phone plan’s standard data charges will apply.*

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20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

License# CCC058016

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

T

he holiday season is finally upon us, and Santa and his elves have been especially busy as they gear up for their biggest night of the year. 66403004 It’s no secret that Santa is known for running an efficient workshop–– how else could he make all those toys in time for Christmas Eve? Rumor has it that one way Santa ensures an efficient workspace is through energysaving measures. Here are four ways Santa saves energy in his workshop.

1. Santa leaves his decorations up year-round, so by using LED holiday light strands, he’s able to save on his monthly energy bills. LED holiday strands can last up to 40 seasons, which make them a great option for any festive home.

2. Santa requires several power tools to make a year’s worth of new toys.

That’s why he insists on using cordless power tools with the ENERGY STAR® rating. According to energystar.gov, if all power tools in the U.S. used ENERGY STAR®-rated battery chargers, 2 billion kWh hours of electricity could be saved––that’s equivalent to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1.7 million tons!

This holiday season, Santa’s making the most of energy savings in his workshop, and you can too! Photo Credit: Alicia Slough

McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Four Ways Santa Saves Energy in his Workshop

3. Mrs. Claus loves to keep warm by the fire in the evenings, and Santa knows one of the best tricks to ensure fireplace efficiency. While a fireplace can keep a small area of your home cozy and warm, it can also pull heated air from the room through the chimney. That’s why Santa always closes the fireplace flue when a fire isn’t burning. 71327001 4. Santa also saves energy by using power strips. Power strips are ideal for workshops, craft nooks, game rooms and other spaces in your home. With one simple switch, you can conveniently control several devices and electronics that are plugged into the power strip.

This holiday season, let’s take a page from Santa’s book and remember to save energy when possible. With these four tips, you’ll be well on your way to savings (and hopefully, Santa’s “nice” list!).

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

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

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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YOUR

SAFETY CONNECTION

Stay away from downed power lines. They can still be energized. Never attempt to move or drive over them.

Instead, call 911 to report fallen power lines.

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

Fresh Apple Cake

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Ingredients:

Just say “no” to a drafty home that drives up energy bills. Install foam or cellulose insulation wherever needed to help keep your home — and wallet — sealed tight.

1 cup oil 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 3 cups flour 4-5 medium apples, peeled & diced 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts

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Since 1969

4” to 12”

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

Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair

Directions:

Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Water Analysis & Treatment

850-263-8064

Mix by hand - oil, sugar & eggs. Sift flour, soda, salt, cinnamon together. Add to oil mixture alternately with vanilla, mix well. Add nuts & apples. Pour into ungreased 13x9 pan & bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until done. (*Place in a cold oven*)

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service

Make the

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

Holidays Merry with a New ATV, Golf Cart or Vehicle We make financing easy with competitive rates and flexible terms.

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

SAVINGS

Submitted by: Mary Dewees

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Bonifay • Chipley • Graceville • Marianna ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

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Six Tips to Winterize Your Manufactured Home

WFEC also offers a manufactured home program which helps members save on heating costs. If you’re one of our electric cooperative members, living in a manufactured home, we’re ow more than ever, it’s more important to ensure the money we powering savings when you replace spend yields the results we need. Here are six tips for winterizyour old unit with a new energying your manufactured home, which can help you capture some efficient heat pump. You can receive significant energy savings. It’s worth noting that some of these suggestions are quick, easy and cheap, but some will require more money than you may up to $400/ton for converting to a heat pump from an electric furnace. want to spend. Choose the approach that works best for your home and Call WFEC at 800-342-7400 to budget. 57009002 find out more about this program 1. HVAC and opportunities to save.

It doesn’t cost anything to lower your thermostat in the winter. Make sure 2. Water Heater you clean or replace your HVAC air filter as often as recommended. If heatIt takes a lot of electricity to heat ing your home with an electric or propane furnace, you can likely cut your water. One simple way to lower heating costs dramatically by installing a heat pump. Ductless heat pumps that amount is to lower your water are efficient, and they eliminate the problem of leaky furnace ducts. If you heater’s thermostat. Make sure it's don’t have the budget to make this investment now out of pocket, you may set to medium. The cooperative qualify for a loan. It’s quite possible that your energy savings would cover recommends a setting of 120° the loan payment.

F. Energy efficient showerheads can also help save energy. Some showerheads are equipped with a button or valve allowing you to reduce or stop the flow while lathering up.

Another fairly simple fix is to insulate the first several feet of the hot water pipe where it exits the tank. If your water heater is located in a garage or outside and there is room around it, you could also wrap the tank with an insulation jacket, which you can purchase from a home supply store for about $20. If your water heater uses gas or propane, be careful not to restrict the air needed for combustion or install insulation too close to the exhaust flue.

3. Ducts Leaky furnace ducts are often a major source of energy loss. A simple first step is to make sure all supply and return registers are open and are not covered by furniture or

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Insulating the first several feet of the hot water pipe where it leaves the tank is an energy saver. Photo credit: Marcela Gara, Resource Media, EE Image Database

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Online Tools Can Help with Energy Costs

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rying to keep your power bills as low as possible?

Try managing your daily electric use. With the free tools at westflorida.coop, you can track how and when you’re using power, and then adjust to save.

You can easily access these tools from your computer or mobile device.

Understanding how your home uses energy gives you greater control of the amount you’re spending on monthly electric bills. Through the tools we provide, you’ll be able to view your actual electricity use for a date range that you specify.

Our prepaid members can also set up alerts to let them know if their use hits a certain level. Our free mobile app also gives you the option to manage alerts and reminders on your mobile device.

Discover additional tools that help you manage energy use, too. These include calculators that show how much electricity appliances in your home may be using, as well as other energy-saving tips and resources. 104268001 Remember, knowledge is power. In this case, knowledge can help you save power.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

We’re connecting you to convenience with tools that help you manage your electric use and your energy budget.

YOUR

CONVENIENCE CONNECTION

Use our free online tools to manage your energy use.

Find the

FREE

online tools at www.westflorida.coop or on our app.

Track your daily energy use.

See how weather factors into your use.

Adjust your energy use to save energy and control costs.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 13

OLEN BARFIELD

Debbie Roney Smith (850) 209-8039 debson1999@gmail.com

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

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

Full Time Realtor since 1996 4420 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 Property Searches • Follow my blog @http://realtordrs.com

638-7105

Forestry Mulching

200-Amp Power Pole $299.95

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

100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95 Delivery & Installation Available

Hinson Land Clearing (850) 481-2960

Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

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

Local help with your Medicare questions.

Gene Alford

Licensed Sales Agent

850-209-1381, TTY 711

Free Estimates

The Greatest Story Ever Told This year Torah Clubs around the world are studying the Gospels from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Your Torah Club will encounter Yeshua of Nazareth in His Jewish context. Learn His stories, miracles, parables, and teachings from a historical-contextual perspective. It will be an epic year of small-group study in the Torah Club track, Jesus My Rabbi.

Y0066_21SPRJ55188_C

Keep Everyone on Track Lynn & Steve’s Helping Hands, LLC DBA

Tri-County Tractor Work

• Bucket work • Bush Hogging • Chainsaw/Pruning Work • Light Clearing Servicing Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

386-748-9035 850-547-1676

(Cell)

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

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

• No Buyer Premiums • Open to Public Buyers & Sellers Welcome #AB3552

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Members receive lesson workbooks full of gospel commentary and study questions for each week of the Bible study. The weekly club meetings feature a short video teaching on the lesson leading to quality group discussion. However, the best part of each club is the people who take discipleship seriously and desire to grow in like-minded friendships.

NEW LOCAL CLUB FORMING IN BONIFAY AREA!

A year-long Torah Club membership only costs its students $60, which includes quality resources and exclusive benefits through their local club leader.

Please call 813-966-6017 for more information. Go to torahclub.org and click “Find a Club” and enter Bonifay in search box.

TOGETHER We can be safe.

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

on your heating and cooling system. You might also be able to save energy by sealing your ducts at the floor registers. The biggest leaks, however, are likely under your manufactured home and could require the services of a contractor to locate and seal.

4. Windows and Doors That window A/C unit that kept you cool all summer can be a major source of heat loss in the winter. Before the cold hits, cover it up––or better yet, remove it during winter months. Another fairly easy way to cut down on energy loss is to install window insulation kits––these are plastic, disposable sheets that are stretched over windows and held in place with double-sided tape. Thick curtains can also do a remarkable job of cutting drafts and adding insulation around a window. The final and most involved step is filling cracks and holes in walls and around windows and doors with caulk, filler and/or expanding foam.

5. Floors Cold floors can be costly and uncomfortable. The easiest solution is to lay down area rugs for additional warmth. But to really make the floor comfortable, you may have to venture into the crawlspace and insulate the floor or skirting. If you’re not sure how to do this, there are several video tutorials available online.

6. Roof Insulation We all know that hot air travels in only one direction – up. So imagine running your heater full blast only for most of the warm air to escape through an un-insulated roof. Most mobile home roofs are poorly insulated. There is usually a cavity between the roof and ceiling that is left completely empty with only an inch or so of fiberglass insulation running under the roof. Seamed metal roofs are particularly vulnerable. Having a professional install additional insulation in the roof of your home may be worth any added expenses you might incur.

With these simple steps, you can look forward to a cozier and less-costly winter!

Own a manufactured home? er year

$550 p e about

Sav

on heating costs!

If you’re one of our electric cooperative members, we're powering savings when you replace DavisandSon’sPlumbing your old unit with a new energy& Septic Tank Service efficient heat pump.

Receive $400 per • New Installation ton for converting • Drainfield Repair/Replacement to a heat pump from • Septic Tank Pumping & Service an electric furnace.

• Free Estimates Call (850) 263-3231 Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406 today.

State Certified CFC1425994

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TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Tighten the Belt on Power Bills

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id you know that trimming your heating and cooling costs is one of the quickest ways to manage electric bills? That’s because this expense accounts for nearly half of your household energy costs.

When you keep your heating and cooling (HVAC) system in shape and set it for maximum efficiency, you’ll enjoy comfort and energy savings. As your savings connection, we’re providing tips to help you do just that!

Set your thermostat to savings: To begin, set your thermostat as high as comfortable during summer and as cool as comfortable during winter.

You can save up to 10 percent on your annual heating and cooling bills by adjusting your thermostat 7° to 10°F for 8 hours each day from its normal setting.

The recommended winter setting is 68°F during the day and cooler at night while everyone is sleeping. In summer, try a daytime temperature setting of 78°F or as high as comfortably possible.

Do-it-yourself maintenance: To help your HVAC system operate at maximum efficiency, first clear vegetation, fallen leaves and any

obstructions that are closer than two feet from around the outdoor compressor unit. This gives the unit the unrestricted airflow it needs.

Also, change those air filters inside your home regularly. Your system works harder to keep your home comfortable when filters are clogged.

Plan ahead for system tune ups: Don’t risk having to call a professional because your system goes out on a scorching summer day or the dead of winter. Schedule regular maintenance — at least once a year — to ensure your unit works efficiently when you need it most.

During a service call, the technician can clear the drain of any clogs, and get rid of buildup on the indoor evaporator coil. This wise investment will save energy and money, keeping your system in shape longer.

Upgrade when it’s time: If your system needs repairs on a regular basis or is more than 10 years old, replacing it can result in big savings.

Today’s high-efficiency heat pumps reduce energy use by about 50 percent compared to older models.

Heat pumps also keep a constant and comfortable temperature throughout your home — something you don’t get with an electric furnace. That’s because heat pumps move heat instead of generating it. As an added benefit, they also dehumidify the air inside your home, using less energy to cool your home during the summer.

WFEC offers rebates on highefficiency dual-fuel or mini-split heat pumps, as well as incentives that help manufactured homeowners upgrade from an electric furnace to a high-efficiency heat pump.

By helping you reduce energy use and make your home more energy-efficient, we’re connecting you to savings.

Set your thermostat to 68°F during winter months and change air filters inside your home regularly. HVAC systems work harder to keep your home comfortable when filters are clogged.

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

YOUR

SAVINGS CONNECTION Get powerful SAVINGS with a healthy heating and air system.

Change air filters regularly.

Schedule maintenance at least

once a year.

Upgrade to a high-efficiency model and reduce energy costs!

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 11

Tighten the Belt on Power Bills

D

id you know that trimming your heating and cooling costs is one of the quickest ways to manage electric bills? That’s because this expense accounts for nearly half of your household energy costs.

When you keep your heating and cooling (HVAC) system in shape and set it for maximum efficiency, you’ll enjoy comfort and energy savings. As your savings connection, we’re providing tips to help you do just that!

Set your thermostat to savings: To begin, set your thermostat as high as comfortable during summer and as cool as comfortable during winter.

You can save up to 10 percent on your annual heating and cooling bills by adjusting your thermostat 7° to 10°F for 8 hours each day from its normal setting.

The recommended winter setting is 68°F during the day and cooler at night while everyone is sleeping. In summer, try a daytime temperature setting of 78°F or as high as comfortably possible.

Do-it-yourself maintenance: To help your HVAC system operate at maximum efficiency, first clear vegetation, fallen leaves and any

obstructions that are closer than two feet from around the outdoor compressor unit. This gives the unit the unrestricted airflow it needs.

Also, change those air filters inside your home regularly. Your system works harder to keep your home comfortable when filters are clogged.

Plan ahead for system tune ups: Don’t risk having to call a professional because your system goes out on a scorching summer day or the dead of winter. Schedule regular maintenance — at least once a year — to ensure your unit works efficiently when you need it most.

During a service call, the technician can clear the drain of any clogs, and get rid of buildup on the indoor evaporator coil. This wise investment will save energy and money, keeping your system in shape longer.

Upgrade when it’s time: If your system needs repairs on a regular basis or is more than 10 years old, replacing it can result in big savings.

Today’s high-efficiency heat pumps reduce energy use by about 50 percent compared to older models.

Heat pumps also keep a constant and comfortable temperature throughout your home — something you don’t get with an electric furnace. That’s because heat pumps move heat instead of generating it. As an added benefit, they also dehumidify the air inside your home, using less energy to cool your home during the summer.

WFEC offers rebates on highefficiency dual-fuel or mini-split heat pumps, as well as incentives that help manufactured homeowners upgrade from an electric furnace to a high-efficiency heat pump.

By helping you reduce energy use and make your home more energy-efficient, we’re connecting you to savings.

Set your thermostat to 68°F during winter months and change air filters inside your home regularly. HVAC systems work harder to keep your home comfortable when filters are clogged.

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

YOUR

SAVINGS CONNECTION Get powerful SAVINGS with a healthy heating and air system.

Change air filters regularly.

Schedule maintenance at least

once a year.

Upgrade to a high-efficiency model and reduce energy costs!

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 11

OLEN BARFIELD

Debbie Roney Smith (850) 209-8039 debson1999@gmail.com

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

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

Full Time Realtor since 1996 4420 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 Property Searches • Follow my blog @http://realtordrs.com

638-7105

Forestry Mulching

200-Amp Power Pole $299.95

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

100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95 Delivery & Installation Available

Hinson Land Clearing (850) 481-2960

Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

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

Local help with your Medicare questions.

Gene Alford

Licensed Sales Agent

850-209-1381, TTY 711

Free Estimates

The Greatest Story Ever Told This year Torah Clubs around the world are studying the Gospels from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Your Torah Club will encounter Yeshua of Nazareth in His Jewish context. Learn His stories, miracles, parables, and teachings from a historical-contextual perspective. It will be an epic year of small-group study in the Torah Club track, Jesus My Rabbi.

Y0066_21SPRJ55188_C

Keep Everyone on Track Lynn & Steve’s Helping Hands, LLC DBA

Tri-County Tractor Work

• Bucket work • Bush Hogging • Chainsaw/Pruning Work • Light Clearing Servicing Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

386-748-9035 850-547-1676

(Cell)

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

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

• No Buyer Premiums • Open to Public Buyers & Sellers Welcome #AB3552

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Members receive lesson workbooks full of gospel commentary and study questions for each week of the Bible study. The weekly club meetings feature a short video teaching on the lesson leading to quality group discussion. However, the best part of each club is the people who take discipleship seriously and desire to grow in like-minded friendships.

NEW LOCAL CLUB FORMING IN BONIFAY AREA!

A year-long Torah Club membership only costs its students $60, which includes quality resources and exclusive benefits through their local club leader.

Please call 813-966-6017 for more information. Go to torahclub.org and click “Find a Club” and enter Bonifay in search box.

TOGETHER We can be safe.

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

on your heating and cooling system. You might also be able to save energy by sealing your ducts at the floor registers. The biggest leaks, however, are likely under your manufactured home and could require the services of a contractor to locate and seal.

4. Windows and Doors That window A/C unit that kept you cool all summer can be a major source of heat loss in the winter. Before the cold hits, cover it up––or better yet, remove it during winter months. Another fairly easy way to cut down on energy loss is to install window insulation kits––these are plastic, disposable sheets that are stretched over windows and held in place with double-sided tape. Thick curtains can also do a remarkable job of cutting drafts and adding insulation around a window. The final and most involved step is filling cracks and holes in walls and around windows and doors with caulk, filler and/or expanding foam.

5. Floors Cold floors can be costly and uncomfortable. The easiest solution is to lay down area rugs for additional warmth. But to really make the floor comfortable, you may have to venture into the crawlspace and insulate the floor or skirting. If you’re not sure how to do this, there are several video tutorials available online.

6. Roof Insulation We all know that hot air travels in only one direction – up. So imagine running your heater full blast only for most of the warm air to escape through an un-insulated roof. Most mobile home roofs are poorly insulated. There is usually a cavity between the roof and ceiling that is left completely empty with only an inch or so of fiberglass insulation running under the roof. Seamed metal roofs are particularly vulnerable. Having a professional install additional insulation in the roof of your home may be worth any added expenses you might incur.

With these simple steps, you can look forward to a cozier and less-costly winter!

Own a manufactured home? er year

$550 p e about

Sav

on heating costs!

If you’re one of our electric cooperative members, we're powering savings when you replace DavisandSon’sPlumbing your old unit with a new energy& Septic Tank Service efficient heat pump.

Receive $400 per • New Installation ton for converting • Drainfield Repair/Replacement to a heat pump from • Septic Tank Pumping & Service an electric furnace.

• Free Estimates Call (850) 263-3231 Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406 today.

State Certified CFC1425994

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Six Tips to Winterize Your Manufactured Home

WFEC also offers a manufactured home program which helps members save on heating costs. If you’re one of our electric cooperative members, living in a manufactured home, we’re ow more than ever, it’s more important to ensure the money we powering savings when you replace spend yields the results we need. Here are six tips for winterizyour old unit with a new energying your manufactured home, which can help you capture some efficient heat pump. You can receive significant energy savings. It’s worth noting that some of these suggestions are quick, easy and cheap, but some will require more money than you may up to $400/ton for converting to a heat pump from an electric furnace. want to spend. Choose the approach that works best for your home and Call WFEC at 800-342-7400 to budget. 57009002 find out more about this program 1. HVAC and opportunities to save.

It doesn’t cost anything to lower your thermostat in the winter. Make sure 2. Water Heater you clean or replace your HVAC air filter as often as recommended. If heatIt takes a lot of electricity to heat ing your home with an electric or propane furnace, you can likely cut your water. One simple way to lower heating costs dramatically by installing a heat pump. Ductless heat pumps that amount is to lower your water are efficient, and they eliminate the problem of leaky furnace ducts. If you heater’s thermostat. Make sure it's don’t have the budget to make this investment now out of pocket, you may set to medium. The cooperative qualify for a loan. It’s quite possible that your energy savings would cover recommends a setting of 120° the loan payment.

F. Energy efficient showerheads can also help save energy. Some showerheads are equipped with a button or valve allowing you to reduce or stop the flow while lathering up.

Another fairly simple fix is to insulate the first several feet of the hot water pipe where it exits the tank. If your water heater is located in a garage or outside and there is room around it, you could also wrap the tank with an insulation jacket, which you can purchase from a home supply store for about $20. If your water heater uses gas or propane, be careful not to restrict the air needed for combustion or install insulation too close to the exhaust flue.

3. Ducts Leaky furnace ducts are often a major source of energy loss. A simple first step is to make sure all supply and return registers are open and are not covered by furniture or

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Insulating the first several feet of the hot water pipe where it leaves the tank is an energy saver. Photo credit: Marcela Gara, Resource Media, EE Image Database

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Online Tools Can Help with Energy Costs

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continued on page 9

rying to keep your power bills as low as possible?

Try managing your daily electric use. With the free tools at westflorida.coop, you can track how and when you’re using power, and then adjust to save.

You can easily access these tools from your computer or mobile device.

Understanding how your home uses energy gives you greater control of the amount you’re spending on monthly electric bills. Through the tools we provide, you’ll be able to view your actual electricity use for a date range that you specify.

Our prepaid members can also set up alerts to let them know if their use hits a certain level. Our free mobile app also gives you the option to manage alerts and reminders on your mobile device.

Discover additional tools that help you manage energy use, too. These include calculators that show how much electricity appliances in your home may be using, as well as other energy-saving tips and resources. 104268001 Remember, knowledge is power. In this case, knowledge can help you save power.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

We’re connecting you to convenience with tools that help you manage your electric use and your energy budget.

YOUR

CONVENIENCE CONNECTION

Use our free online tools to manage your energy use.

Find the

FREE

online tools at www.westflorida.coop or on our app.

Track your daily energy use.

See how weather factors into your use.

Adjust your energy use to save energy and control costs.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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YOUR

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Stay away from downed power lines. They can still be energized. Never attempt to move or drive over them.

Instead, call 911 to report fallen power lines.

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• Turkey fryers can easily tip over spilling hot oil across a large area. Use your fryer only outdoors on a sturdy, level surface well away from things that can burn. Make sure to have a "3-foot kid - and pet-free zone" around your fryer to protect against burn injuries.

• An overfilled cooking pot will cause oil to spill over when the turkey is placed inside. Determine the correct amount of oil needed by first placing the turkey in the pot with water.

• A partially frozen turkey will cause hot oil to splatter. Make sure your turkey is completely thawd before you fry it.

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he holiday season is finally upon us, and Santa and his elves have been especially busy as they gear up for their biggest night of the year. 66403004 It’s no secret that Santa is known for running an efficient workshop–– how else could he make all those toys in time for Christmas Eve? Rumor has it that one way Santa ensures an efficient workspace is through energysaving measures. Here are four ways Santa saves energy in his workshop.

1. Santa leaves his decorations up year-round, so by using LED holiday light strands, he’s able to save on his monthly energy bills. LED holiday strands can last up to 40 seasons, which make them a great option for any festive home.

2. Santa requires several power tools to make a year’s worth of new toys.

That’s why he insists on using cordless power tools with the ENERGY STAR® rating. According to energystar.gov, if all power tools in the U.S. used ENERGY STAR®-rated battery chargers, 2 billion kWh hours of electricity could be saved––that’s equivalent to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1.7 million tons!

This holiday season, Santa’s making the most of energy savings in his workshop, and you can too! Photo Credit: Alicia Slough

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3. Mrs. Claus loves to keep warm by the fire in the evenings, and Santa knows one of the best tricks to ensure fireplace efficiency. While a fireplace can keep a small area of your home cozy and warm, it can also pull heated air from the room through the chimney. That’s why Santa always closes the fireplace flue when a fire isn’t burning. 71327001 4. Santa also saves energy by using power strips. Power strips are ideal for workshops, craft nooks, game rooms and other spaces in your home. With one simple switch, you can conveniently control several devices and electronics that are plugged into the power strip.

This holiday season, let’s take a page from Santa’s book and remember to save energy when possible. With these four tips, you’ll be well on your way to savings (and hopefully, Santa’s “nice” list!).

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Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker 1410-A 410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

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How Americans Use Electricity The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows the combined use of clothes washers and dryers, computers, dishwashers, small appliances and other electrical equipment (noted as "all other uses" below) accounts for nearly 40% of electricity consumption in American homes.

Space Cooling

All other uses Water Heating

Lighting

Space Heating Source: EIA, Annual Energy Outlook 2020 Includes consumption for heat and operating furnace fans & boiler pumps.

2.

Includes miscellaneous appliances, clothes washers and dryers, computers, and related equipment, stoves, dishwashers, heating elements, and motors.

1.

TVs & Related Equipment

Refrigerators & Freezers

YOUR

CONVENIENCE CONNECTION

Your life is busy enough. Simplify by paying your bill online or through our mobile app, anytime and anywhere. Visit www.westflorida.coop.

Connecting you to convenience!

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Tis the Season - to Celebrate Safely!

T

o help make sure your holidays don’t go from merry to scary, remember these holiday safety tips: 25652002

• Keep decorations at least three feet away from heat sources – especially those with an open flame, like fireplaces and candles. And, remember to blow out candles when leaving the room or going to sleep.

• Remember, the best decorations are safe decorations. When decorating, make sure not to run cords under rugs or furniture, out of windows, or across walkways and sidewalks.

• Never connect more than three strings of incandescent lights together.

• Exercise caution when decorating near power lines. Keep yourself and your equipment at least ten feet from power lines.

• Inspect decorations and discard any that are damaged or worn out.

• Have a natural Christmas tree? Water it to keep it fresh and safe. Real trees can dry up and turn into kindling in no time at all. Get rid of the tree after Christmas. Dried out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in homes or garages.

• Always turn off decorations when leaving home and when sleeping. Most deadly fires happen while people are asleep.

• Be mindful of how you are using electrical outlets. When using extension cords or adapters that add receptacles, consider having a qualified electrician add more outlets to your home.

Extension cords are a common cause of home fires. Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many decorations or electrical devices. They can overheat and cause a fire.

• Only use electronics in dry areas.

As tempting as it is, you just can’t decorate your aquarium with icicle lights.

• Remember that phones and tablets should stay on nightstands. We all love falling asleep to the muffled crooning of Bing Crosby and Michael Bublé singing our holiday favorites, but overheated electronics under pillows and blankets are dangerous.

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

• If you’re using a space heater, switch it off before leaving the room. It only takes seconds for a fire to start if a space heater tips over or comes in contact with something combustible, like a blanket or curtains.

• Consider upgrading to Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter breakers or outlets in your home. It is estimated that half of the electrical fires that occur every year could be prevented by AFCIs. All electrical upgrades should be completed by a qualified electrician.

Consider implementing these holiday safety tips to keep your holidays merry, safe, and bright.

When decorating outside with lights and other holiday decor, make sure to keep all ladders and equipment at least ten feet away from all power lines.

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CLASSIFIEDS

Land Clearing & Forestry Services

FOR SALE

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

Animals/Livestock Bobwhite quail, flight condition, ready for hunting; 326-3016.

Clay O’Neal:

Home/Farm

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055

1001 USES

Riata Bahia, 4x5 bales, $35; 209-1604.

Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

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

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA

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

License Number: CMC1250499

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

Together We Can Stay Safe

Digging too close to a pad-mounted transformer like the one above can damage underground cables, leading to electrical shock or interruptions in service. Use caution when landscaping.

Call 811 before you dig and stay safe.

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Multiple Listings

Used Snapper riding mower; 956-2849.

Square bale annual peanut hay, 5x5 rolls; grass hay; walk-in cooler; grain fed beef; 263-3427.

Miscellaneous

Florida State shirts, $12.95; weight bench, $75; Jimmy Johnson collectibles; 547-0448.

Heavy-duty chain link dog kennel, 42” wide, 84” long, 48” high, very nice/custom well-built, $105; 263-9171.

Seed cane; 326-6956.

Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 rolls; Coleman Powermate 5,000 watt generator, good condition, bought 258-0020. a larger one so I don’t need it Two-horse trailer, never used, 2020 anymore, $200 firm; 547-1519.

David Corbin (center), District 5 Trustee, received the CCD certificate from NRECA. Ty Peel, EVP & CEO (left) & Joe Rone (right), Board President recently presented his certificate.

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

(Across from CVS)

Tifton 9 Bahia seed & hay, 718-7779, Pat or 592-2647, Dan.

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-573-6623

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

3783 Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

(850) 638-0790

Bee trailer, $6,500; 579-4902.

Tifton 9 Bahia grass hay, 5x5 rolls, $30, located in NE Jackson County near Lovedale, you pick up and haul; Dearborn space heater for propane 592-4740. gas, 25” wide, 12” deep, 23” tall, $40; 547-4639.

Coastal hay, 5x5 roll, excellent quality, fertilized and covered; 592-4798.

2010 Cub Cadet 2 force S48 mower for parts, engine removed, but plenty of good parts, model #17AI5BHB010, $100; 638-4228 or 658-429.

southeasternsurveying.com

Hinson Land Clearing

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

(850) 481-2960

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Beautiful homemade quilts, hand stitched & quilted, good prices; 547-3649.

Shelled pecans, $10/quart; 547-4924.

Shelled pecans, $8/quart; 547-9241.

Older model Dell monitor, $40; 593-4492.

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 2020

New, never used, steel fence post driver, $70 OBO; two aluminum ladders; dog houses, $15 each; electric heaters, $25 OBO; 547-1855.

Stain glass supplies; Taurus ring saw; grinder; glass; new queen mattress, $500; craft supplies; 547-4114.

Coleman Camper 295QB, $18,000; 200 amp power pole, $200; Mercury Force 90 HP motor, $500, cranks and runs; 557-2278, after 6:00 p.m.

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

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.) Vehicles

Someone to mow about 11/4 acres of grass, approximately every 3 weeks; 592-2628.

Trustees Earn Credentials from NRECA

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

T

Wood filing cabinets x 2, $100 each; Porcelain cast iron alcove tub, $50; used tow dolly, $500; refrigerator (top freezer), $50; tire rack, $50; wood dining table, $200; 579-2001.

1982 S-10 LWB with chopped top, custom front & back, new 430 HP, everything under hood new, lots of extras, new tires & rims, $15,000 OBO; 263-4190.

Grain wagon; hay spear; Amish buggy, Power Pack Treeing Walker puppies; gentle horse; 2-horse trailer; barrel, pleasure, roping saddles; tack 592-2494 or 209-8532.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado, 2WD crew cab, average mileage, garage kept, very clean, power windows, cruise control, back up camera w/ nice radio; 762-3381, after 4:00 p.m., interested inquiries only.

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

WANTED

Firewood, red oak, large/small for smoking, pre-cut; 592-2063.

German Shorthair Pointer puppies; 32 acres w/house, barn & best view; 693-5001.

Real Estate 71 acre pasture in Washington County, small pond, fenced, $3,000/ acre; 234-7070.

Crystal Lake property, 4.78 acres, bring your horses, surveyed, 2 boat ramps, motivated to sell, $34,900; call Linda at 890-8325.

Someone to do part time yard work Black walnuts; 956-2360, leave in Bonifay, no alcohol, leave message message. & phone number; 547-0448 for days and times.

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

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds • Pole Barns • Equipment Sheds • Enclosed Sheds, Etc.

Over 20 years experience

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.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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FREE

wo members of your West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) Board of Trustees, Jackie Pooser and David Corbin, recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). 23613008 An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills, and a solid knowledge of the cooperative principles and business model. Electric co-ops in Florida have a commitment to work through NRECA to sharpen this body of knowledge for the benefit of their electric cooperative members.

The NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) program requires attendance and demonstrated understanding of the basic competencies contained in five core courses: • Director Duties and Liabilities • Understanding the Electric Business • Board Operations and Process • Strategic Planning • Financial Decision Making One of the key strengths of the rural electric program is its commitment to education and professional development. The CCD prepares directors to fulfill their fiduciary duty as elected officials serving on behalf of their membership. The purpose of all NRECA director level education is to prepare directors to make informed business decisions in the boardroom that benefit the co-op and its members.

“We Work to please YOU”

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

Bush Paint & Supply

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

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

On the FarmDelivered or Installed

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385 Est. 1980

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Jackie Pooser (center), District 3 Trustee, received the CCD certificate from NRECA. Ty Peel, EVP & CEO (left) & Joe Rone (right), Board President recently presented her certificate.

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

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

Dec.

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

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FLASHES

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas!

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

Wishing you the gifts of the season Peace, Joy, Hope.

Deck Kits!

Engineered Buildings Available!

Gift Certificates Available!

6x8 8x10 10x10 12x14

WFEC Board of Trustees

BUSH

RONE

District 7 / Vice President

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

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

Brent Hall 850.718.7314

Serving Northwest Florida!

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

Concrete Steps in Stock!

Lodge Cast Ironinstock!

Case Knives onSale!

Randy

District 8 / President

Residential • Commercial

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

Many more sizes to choose from!

Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.

Joe E.

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

John Adams, District 4 Trustee

Merry Christmas!

ST!”

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

Fire Pit $229

24 Hour Emergency Response

www.panhandlesalvage.com

Panhandle Lumber & Supply

David

John

TATUM

ADAMS

District 1

District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

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

David & Family Tree Services Jackie

Tim

POOSER

ALFORD

District 3

District 2

Prices Normally Run 25% less than other insured competitors Bonded & Fully Insured • Free Estimates

(850) 326-1559 David

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

CORBIN

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

*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*

Trim Cut Remove Stump Grinding Veteran-Owned

Tracey R. Kent Realtor/Property Manager

850-326-7463 (cell)

Southern Way Realty, Inc.

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

Call me if you’re even thinking about buying or selling in the city or country! I love what I do! I work the 5 surrounding counties too!

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ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

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FLASHES

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Tighten the Belt on Power Bills

Dumpster Rental

(850) 676-1802 Graceville, Florida www.brianshauling.com

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We offer both roll off containers & dumpster trailers to better service your needs.

Millie Bee

Millie Bee

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

Beekeeping supplies 1209 B F R

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

milliebeefarm@gmail.com

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P.O. Box 105 Marianna, FL 32447-0105

(850) 557-3409 or (850) 573-0303

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

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

Open 6 days a week. Closed Tuesdays. Session at 7:30 nightly. $50 payouts before & after session. Pull tab games up to $1,000!

Friday nights: All sessions pay $250!

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

Wednesdays & Sundays: T-shirt night Saturday & Sundays - Double Action Mini-Session at 4:00 PM

INSIDE ...

Trustees Earn Credentials from NRECA

...pgs. 3-4

Tis the Season to Celebrate Safely

...pg. 5-6

Six Tips to Winterize your Manufactured Home

...pg. 8-9

Online Tools Can Help with Energy Costs

... pg. 13

Four Ways Santa Saves Energy in his Workshop ... pg. 15 Local Classifieds

...pgs. 17-18

ISSUE DECEMBER 2020 Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

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70, NO 12