December 2024

CURRENT LIGHT

FLASHES

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

WFEC Scholarship Applications Open Page 9

Keelan Pelham (right) , 2024 Scholarship winner from Poplar Springs School was presented with her scholarship from WFEC

by Candace Croft (left), Communications & PR Coordinator.

2119 NW Whitewater Grade Road Clarksville, FL

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Open Sunday-Friday 7 AM - 2 PM

INSIDE ...

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Instant Orchard Packages • Retail Nursery • Edible Landscaping • Vineyards Food Forests • Bamboo Privacy Hedges • Greenhouses • Irrigation Call us or come by today to get your food forest started!

850-451-6222

Debbie Roney Smith Call or text: (850) 209-8039

LIC#SL642701

“Be SOLD with American Gold”

“I List - I Sell” Full Time Realtor Since 1996 4420 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446

www.realtordrs.com • debson1999@gmail.com

Special 100 Tree Orchard Package w/Irrigation as low as $8,900!

Citrus Apples Peaches Plums Figs Nuts Bananas Kiwi

Pears Avocados Olives Pomegranates Grape Vines Berry Patches Much More

We are an all edible nursery, landscaping, and homestead. We grow, sell, and install fruit trees, berries, vines and all types of edibles with thousands to choose from. We install everything from a few backyard fruit trees to commercial orchards & vineyards. Irrigation is also available. We are open to the public for retail sales Sunday-Friday.

President’s Column: Important Dates on Your WFEC Utility ...pg. 3 Bill Make a Change that ...pg. 5 Pays!

Ways to Pay Your WFEC Bill at People’s South Bank

Win a $1,000 Scholarship!

...pg. 8

Doug Hannon’s Fish & Game Forecast ...pg. 11 Local Classifieds

...pg. 13

ISSUE DECEMBER 2024

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL 74, NO 12

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service

CURRENT LIGHT

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What’s in YOUR Water?

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 74, 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 Tallahassee, Florida.

WFEC Board of Trustees

John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

Panhandle Tractor

5003 Highway 90 Marianna, Florida 32446

TIM ALFORD

District 1

JOHN ADAMS

District 3

Package Land Pride implements with a power unit to get chores done! Visit landpride.com to see the full product line then ask your dealer about financing and build your tractor package today.

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

District 2/President

JACKIE POOSER

District 4

24 Hour Emergency Response CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9

DAVID CORBIN

District 5/Vice President

Turning 65? New to the Area? Medicaid Eligible?

Call Me.

GEORGE C. OWENS District 6

I’m Local.

Licensed/Certified/Dependable/Helpful

RANDY BUSH District 7

MISTY ERICKSON District 8

Melonie Wood (850) 658-2635 FL Lic.# W489703 Al Lic.# 300759370

Call for a FREE consulation regarding the new medicare plans/ more benefits/larger physician networks/larger drug formulary

Over 200 carriers: Cigna/Aetna/Humana/United Healthcare/WellCare/Blue Cross-Blue Shield/AIG/ Mutual of Omaha/Allianz/Athene/Silac/Americo

Medicare/Long Term Care/Final Expense & Life Insurance/Retirement Plans MYRON HUDSON

District 9/Secretary-Treasurer

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Home: (850) 535-1121 Cell: (850) 260-2204

Middlebrooks Contractors, Inc. (850) 526-2257

DAVID TATUM

Over 40 Years Experience

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

Move Over It’s the Law

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

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Plumbing • Electrical • Licensed & Insured

EPA POWER PLANT RULE Affecting West Florida Electric Co-op.

Affecting you.

Costs of Compliance

– Adding carbon capture and storage technology would cost at least $1 billion per plant. The technology is currently only used in pilot projects and is unproven at such a large scale.

– Plants would also need new pipeline to move CO2 to where it can be stored to comply with emissions goals.

An estimated 65,000 miles of new pipeline would be needed—only 5,000 miles currently exist in the U.S.

Safety behind the wheel includes slowing down & moving over when you see crews working along the the roadside. You’ll help ensure crews return home safely & continue to be there when you need them.

(850) 658-2635

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ISSUE DECEMBER 2024 TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE! (1.844.688.2431) PAGE 15

Important Dates on Your WFEC Utility Bill

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

Real Estate 16 acres of land, in the Graceville area, portions farmable; 727-403-4463.

Vehicles

100 gallon or more propane tank; 850-209-1361.

Dollar estimates for the removal of paper wasp nests, from eaves of 2-story house in Greenwood; 850-209-7383.

Penny through dollar coins, loose, in jars, or collections/ estates; 850-326-3437.

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

Horses; ponies; mules; donkeys; coon dogs; 850-209-8532 or Pasture land and hunting 850-592-2494. land, to rent, the closer to Campbellton or Graceville the 150-500 acres of pasture land, better; 850-703-5450. in Holmes or Washington County; 850-234-7070.

2007 Toyota Avalon, 4-door, blue, great A/C, drives smoothly, great car; 251-979-5971, call Cindy.

1969 Ford F600 dump truck, recent engine O/H, new hydraulic lift, Pump King pins, $10,500; 850-209-1554.

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s members, we all know when our power bill is due, but have we ever looked at any of the other dates associated with your utility bill?

West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) uses three billing cycles for the majority of the membership (some members use our pre-paid service). This month, if you look at your bill, you will see a Bill Date of either 12/1, 12/10, or 12/20, and a Due Date that is approximately two weeks after the bill date. I've mentioned two weeks because WFEC adjusts the date so that your bill will be due on a day the cooperative is open to receive payment. It will not be due on a weekend or recognized holiday.

The service (usage) dates are also important dates to look at. If you haven't ever paid close attention to those, you might not realize that the energy usage on the bill is from over a month ago!

Service From Cycle 1 10/15/24 Cycle 2 10/25/24 Cycle 3 11/05/24 Pre-paid Daily

Service To 11/15/24 11/25/24 12/05/24

Bill Date 12/01/24 12/10/24 12/20/24

Due Date 12/16/24 12/26/24 01/06/25

All dates are approximate except for Bill Dates, depending on weekends and holidays.

Please remember that any payment made after the due date is considered delinquent.

In the near future, the cooperative may be adjusting those usage dates, but it won't affect your Bill Date or Due Date and you might not even notice if you aren't paying close attention.

As we enter into the holiday season, please make note that the co-op will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. For your information, if you need to change when your bill is due (it might be due when all of your other bills are due, or you might have multiple meters with WFEC due at different times) please contact the cooperative by calling 800-342-7400 and ask for a cashier.

I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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

Sincerely,

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.

Tim Alford, WFEC Board President

WFEC offices will be closed Dec. 24 & 25 and Jan. 1

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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ISSUE DECEMBER 2024

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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CLASSIFIEDS

Home/Farm

FOR SALE

Apply for Youth Tour Today!

Youth Tour (YT) is an annual contest sponsored by West Florida Electric Cooperative that gives high school juniors the opportunity to compete for a FREE week-long trip to Washington, D.C. Everyone who participates in WFEC's Youth Tour program will earn a trip to our 2 winners state's capital for two days.

See Counselor to Apply

will win a $1,000 college scholarship & 1 alternate will win a $500 college scholarship!

Applicants must be high school juniors and their parents or guardians must be members of West Florida Electric.

Use the QR code for more info or contact Candace Croft ccroft@westflorida.coop

Deadline to apply: December 17 PAGE 4

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Cane mill, Chattanooga 12, $500; 850-427-2524.

200 gallon 3-point ag spray, 26-foot booms, used one season, 90’ used 2 AWG Copper CT wire, divided into three 30’ stored under cover, $1,000; Animals/Livestock lengths, suitable for any use, 850-260-5438. $100; 850-573-5117.

Black Australorp chicks or Bahia grass hay, fertilized 5x4 chickens, female chicks, $5; Crosley record player, lots of rolls, barn stored; male chicks, $4.50; unsexed, Gospel and Country records, $3.50; other sizes available with 850-573-5145. like new, $50; 850-592-2685. different prices; eggs w/o carton, Tifton 9 Bahia grass hay, 5x5 $3; with carton, $3.50; rolls, well fertilized, you pick up Winchester rifle, CAL 243 850-481-2023.

Model XTR with a Burris scope, and haul; 850-592-4740.

4-12, $900; 850-643-8557.

Golden retriever puppies, AKC, DR Pro Leaf Lawn vacuum, ready in time for Christmas, 13.28 electric start motor, long Yamaha string acoustical mom and dad on site, taking guitar, sound hole pick up, hose kit, deck adapter, extra reservations; 850-573-1239. electronic tuner, lite-med propeller, $1,500; strings, battery operated string 850-830-7653.

Entire 100% Full-blood ANGA tightener, and more; Registered Boer Goat herd 850-956-2221. dispersal, plus lots of extras, Miscellaneous health issues causing the dispersal; 850-849-2426.

Multiple Listings Variegated Amaryllis bulbs, $1.00 each; 850-209-2803, Horse trailer; grain wagon; leave message.

Local Telephone Prefixes barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; Alford 579 Grand Ridge 592 Altha 762 Greenwood 594 tack; aluminum dog box; Rock Island Armory 1911 45 Bascom/Malone 569 Marianna 482, 526 Blountstown 674, 237 Ponce de Leon 836 caliber handgun; 57 rounds; 3 850-209-8532 or Bonifay 547 Sneads 593 Caryville 548 Sunny Hills 773 Chipley 638, 415 Vernon 535 clips; holster; extra grips; $650; 850-592-2494.

Cottondale 352 Westville 956 Graceville 263 850-398-1031, text for information.

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 2024

CLF Free Ad Form Please Type or Print Neatly.

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

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

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Community Calendar

ROW Update:

Annual Craft Fair & Santa Shop December 14; 9 AM- 2 PM Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, Blountstown

WFEC Right-of-Way Crews will be cutting & trimming in the following area(s) during

This event will be held in the gym at the Settlement. Items for sale will be handmade crafts. There will be opportunities for children to "secret shop" in the clubhouse for gifts for family and friends. Each vendor will be asked to provide at least 15 items for sale for $10 or less. For more information contact 850-674-2777 or email panhandlepioneer@pioneersettlement.us.

Trim David & Family Cut Tree Services, LLC Remove Structure Demo Bonded & Fully Insured Stump Free Estimates Grinding

(850) 326-1559 Veteran-Founded Dot's Egg Bread & Dot's Southern Dressing

Submitted by: Dorothy Culbreth

Ingredients (bread): 2 cups corn meal 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. soda 2 eggs, beaten 2 tsp. baking powder 2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup self-rising flour 1/4 cup oleo, melted Directions: Sift dry ingredients together. Add eggs to buttermilk. Stir into dry ingredients and pour into 10" iron skillet. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients (dressing): Make one recipe of Dot's Egg Bread (above) then add: 4 eggs 1 tsp. poultry seasoning 1 tsp. celery, chopped 1/2 cup onions, chopped 1 stick oleo chicken broth from hen salt & pepper to taste Directions: Mix all together and bake for 30 minutes at 425 degrees.

NOVEMBER:

Graceville Alford & South of Alford

Make a Change that Pays!

E

njoy year-round comfort and savings by making a change that pays. Looking for a cozier home and lower electric bills? Call West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) today. We're offering eligible homeowners rebates of up to $350 per ton* on high-efficiency dual-fuel or mini-split systems.

During cold winters and hot summers, questions about energy costs usually arise. Balancing comfort and cost in your home doesn't have to be difficult. Upgrading your home's heating and cooling system, or installing a highefficiency unit in your home, can go a long way toward lowering your energy costs.

Increased efficiency, lower costs Heating and cooling accounts for as much as half of your home's energy costs, so it's important that your unit is highly efficient. In addition to offering rebates on dual-fuel and mini-split heat pumps, we also offer rebates for the replacement of an electric furnace with a heat pump in a manufactured home.

Air-Source Heat Pumps*:

Minimum 14 SEER (package unit only) Dual-Fuel Heat Pumps: 15 SEER 16 SEER Mini-Split Heat Pumps: 15 SEER 16+ SEER

When 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.

Bush Hog Services 7’ cut • $100/acre

Call 850-573-3055 OLEN BARFIELD

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

$400/ton $300/ton $350/ton $300/ton $350/ton

We can help you upgrade The energy experts at West Florida Electric can help you navigate the purchasing process. We can help you determine if it's time for an upgrade, as well as give advice on how to choose an HVAC contractor and how to purchase a unit that is properly sized for your home.

Additionally, you could qualify for a low-interest loan to finance the purchase of a high-efficiency heat pump or to make other energyefficiency upgrades at your home.

Some of the projects covered by the Energy Efficiency Loan Program include: • Attic Insulation (no fiberglass) • Double Pane, Low-E Windows • Insulated Exterior Doors • Caulking & Weather-stripping • Duct Repair/Replacement • Floor, Perimeter or Exterior Wall Insulation (no fiberglass) • Heat Pump Water Heater (only) Purchase & Installation • Water Heater Blanket & Pipe Insulation • Mobile Home Skirting • HVAC Tune-Up Call us at 800-342-7400 to find out more.

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

638-7105

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TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Gene Alford

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

Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc.

of the season -

John Adams, District 4 Trustee

(850) 326-0330

Email: wilcruent@bellsouth.net

850-263-8064

Justin Joyner

Larry Englert Owner

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

& Land Clearing

Chainlink Barbed Wire Vinyl Fence Wood Fence Field Fence “New” “Used” Repairs

Veteran owned with 30 years experience

Centipede Seed

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

Custom Cattle Services

40 Years Experience • Karl Kressman (850) 557-3764

5905 Timberlane Rd. Bascom, FL 32423

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

(850) 593-0009

Tri-County Gas “Home Folks Serving Home Folks” For All Your Propane Needs

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547-3696

Over 25 years

building & construction experience

Framing, trim carpentry, masonry, plaster, minor electrical & plumbing, paint, etc.

Installations: TVs, Ceiling Fans, Shelves, Satellite Internet (e.g. Starlink), etc.

Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Water Analysis & Treatment

Call Matt: 850-326-0933

License# CCC058016

Email: southroofing@centurylink.net

Williams Home Improvements Serving Calhoun County Since 1990 • Now Serving Surrounding Counties

CRC 133715 • CCC 13344447

“No Job Too Big or Small” New Construction • Remodel Ceramic Tile • Bobcat Work Preasure Cleaning Mini Excavator Work

• HONEST • DEPENDABLE • FREE ESTIMATES

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Cell: 850-573-0616 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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Commercial & Residential

Need Ice? Ice Machine Leasing

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(850) 630-9225

All Types Licensed • Bonded • Insured

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

Sales, Service, Leasing, Maintenance, Installation, Ice Vending Machines

Licensed & insured

SOUTHERN ROOFING, INC.

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

SOUTHSIDE

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

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

Art’s Home Services

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Larry’s Rescreening, LLC

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

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4” to 12”

Specialist at Removing Hazardous Trees • Land Clearing • Stump Grinding • Forestry Mulching • Debris Removal

850-658-2890

Phone: 850-703-0318

415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay

Since 1969

Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair

Levon Carnley

Tri-County Gas Service, Inc.

Voted Best of Tri-County for Washington, Jackon & Holmes Counties 2020, 2021 & 2022 Voted “Top 3 Best of Bay Co. in 2023”

850-272-3620

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

Service, Inc.

Veteran Owned & Operated Detect * Eliminate * Defend Against Unwanted Pests

Free Estimates

Florida License Number: CMC1250499 4315 Galilee Road • Graceville, FL 32440

Gary McIntosh

Call for a Free Quote Today

Insured and Reasonable

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Portable Corrals & Chute Cattle Hauling Practical Cattle Vet Work Preg Testing Management & Herd Plans Cattle Penned & Caught

(850) 718-6109

James & Son Tree and Crane Service

William

Licensed

Pest Control

Wishing you the gifts

Peace, Joy, Hope.

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

DOUBLE-TIME

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas!

Local help with your Medicare questions.

www.mysouthsideair.com

Doug Hannon's Fish & Game Forecast DEC. 2024

Excellent Times AM PM

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ISSUE DECEMBER 2024

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200-Amp Power Pole $599.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $499.95 Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc. Anthony Register 850-573-0219

Clay O’Neal:

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Boat

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Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Flood

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God’s Handyman, LLC

Licensed & Insured L19000238025

Specializing in Remodeling & Antique Restoration • 20 years experience • Finish Carpentry • Interior & Exterior Doors • Decks • Vinyl Siding • Additions • Hard Wood Floor • Baseboards • Windows Restoration • Crown/Custom Trim • Painting • Kitchen & Bathroom • Chair Rail • Sheetrock Remodels • Toilets • Porches & Patios (wood or aluminim) • Flooring • Much More! (850) 209-6593 All Are Welcome!

BUSH PAINT & SUPPLY Graceville, FL

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

(850) 263-4744 or (850) 263-6345

Roger Lonsway

Open: Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sneads

Efficiency Tip:

RV

SURVEYOR

Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic • Wood Feed• Seed • Fertilizer

Mobile: 850-260-5438

If you're planning to purchase electronic gifts this holiday season, look for the ENERGY STAR® label, which indicates higher energy efficiency performance. Electronics that receive the ENERGY STAR® rating are up to 25% more efficient than standard products.

This holiday season, give the gift of energy savings with ENERGY STAR®-rated electronics & equipment.

5306 Brown St Graceville, FL 32440 850-263-3267 www.peoplesgraceville.com

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Sandy Sandy Spear Spear -- Regional Regional Retail Retail Sales Sales Manager Manager Sandy Spear - Regional Retail Sales Manager Tiffany Tiffany Hitchcock Hitchcock -- Financial Financial Center Center Manager Manager Tiffany Hitchcock - Financial Center Manager David David Whitaker Whitaker -- Retail Retail Market Market Manager Manager David Whitaker - Retail Market Manager PAGE 10

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

1974-2024 Celebrating 50 years

Wishing you all a very happy and bright holiday season.

YOUR LOCALLY OWNED, INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANK

Serving Jackson, Holmes and Washington Counties since 1974.

We’re Banking On Service!

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WFEC Scholarship Applications Open

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est Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is thrilled to announce that our third annual scholarship applications are now open. We're offering graduating seniors a chance to apply for a $1,000 scholarship to the college, university or vocational/technical school of their choice.

Commitment to community is one of the basic foundations on which your local cooperative stands. To support the educational goals of the students in the communities it serves, West Florida Electric is proud to sponsor these scholarships for one eligible graduating 2025 senior from each high school within the cooperative's four-county service area. Scholarships will also be available to home-schooled students.

Investing in education is one of the most significant investments and decisions some of us make. However, we understand the financial challenges that many of our talented and deserving students may face. That's why WFEC is dedicated to supporting their dreams through our scholarship program.

Applications are available on the cooperative's website: www.westflorida.coop. The deadline to apply is February 21, 2025.

To qualify, a student's parent or guardian must be a member of West Florida Electric living on the co-op's distribution lines. Applicants must also be graduating in 2025 from a school located within the cooperative's fourcounty service area.

Recipients will be selected by a committee of judges who work at the cooperative who will judge the applications received.

To apply, please complete the application online, write a 500-1,000 word essay on the topic provided, and submit a photo. Incomplete, late or misdirected applications will not be considered.

Other Information: • Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited college program, either full-time or parttime.

• Recipients must be a vocational/ technical or undergraduate student only.

• Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the college's business office on behalf of the recipient in the amount of $1,000.

• Recipients must use the funds within three (3) years.

• Judges will review applications anonymously, so their decisions are based solely on the strength of the applicant's essay and application.

• All judges' decisions are final.

• Previous winners are not eligible to win.

Contact Candace Croft at 800-3427400 with any questions.

anaging utility bills can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you are juggling multiple payments.

Thankfully, West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) offers many convenient ways to pay your bill online, and at the office (as discussed in preceding month's publications). The co-op even offers some specific off site locations to make a payment. No matter if you prefer online, in-person or a third-party location, there are plenty of avenues to ensure your bills are paid on time.

People's South Bank will accept payments from any WFEC member - even if you are not a People's South customer. West Florida Electric members can make cash or check payments inside any location listed below. You may also use the night drop.

Members must have a current payment coupon and must pay the full amount of the bill. Late payments will not be accepted at any off site location.

People's South Bank - Blountstown 20455 W. Central Ave. • Blountstown, FL 32424 • 850-674-5900 People's South Bank - Chipley 1615 Main St. • Chipley, FL 32428 • 850-415-1320 People's South Bank - Greenwood 4192 Bryan St. • Greenwood, FL 32443 • 850-594-4151 People's South Bank - Marianna 2260 FL-71 • Marianna, FL 32448 • 850-526-4331 or 850-482-4029 With the variety of options available for paying utility bills at off site locations, and WFEC's other payment options, managing your finances has never been easier. Whether you prefer the convenience of mobile payments, online payments, or the personal touch of in-person transactions, there's a method that fits your lifestyle. It's always a good idea to check with the co-op for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding payment options and any associated fees. By staying informed and organized, you can ensure your utility bills are paid on time, avoiding late fees and service interruptions.

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WFEC Scholarship Applications Open

M

est Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is thrilled to announce that our third annual scholarship applications are now open. We're offering graduating seniors a chance to apply for a $1,000 scholarship to the college, university or vocational/technical school of their choice.

Commitment to community is one of the basic foundations on which your local cooperative stands. To support the educational goals of the students in the communities it serves, West Florida Electric is proud to sponsor these scholarships for one eligible graduating 2025 senior from each high school within the cooperative's four-county service area. Scholarships will also be available to home-schooled students.

Investing in education is one of the most significant investments and decisions some of us make. However, we understand the financial challenges that many of our talented and deserving students may face. That's why WFEC is dedicated to supporting their dreams through our scholarship program.

Applications are available on the cooperative's website: www.westflorida.coop. The deadline to apply is February 21, 2025.

To qualify, a student's parent or guardian must be a member of West Florida Electric living on the co-op's distribution lines. Applicants must also be graduating in 2025 from a school located within the cooperative's fourcounty service area.

Recipients will be selected by a committee of judges who work at the cooperative who will judge the applications received.

To apply, please complete the application online, write a 500-1,000 word essay on the topic provided, and submit a photo. Incomplete, late or misdirected applications will not be considered.

Other Information: • Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited college program, either full-time or parttime.

• Recipients must be a vocational/ technical or undergraduate student only.

• Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the college's business office on behalf of the recipient in the amount of $1,000.

• Recipients must use the funds within three (3) years.

• Judges will review applications anonymously, so their decisions are based solely on the strength of the applicant's essay and application.

• All judges' decisions are final.

• Previous winners are not eligible to win.

Contact Candace Croft at 800-3427400 with any questions.

anaging utility bills can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you are juggling multiple payments.

Thankfully, West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) offers many convenient ways to pay your bill online, and at the office (as discussed in preceding month's publications). The co-op even offers some specific off site locations to make a payment. No matter if you prefer online, in-person or a third-party location, there are plenty of avenues to ensure your bills are paid on time.

People's South Bank will accept payments from any WFEC member - even if you are not a People's South customer. West Florida Electric members can make cash or check payments inside any location listed below. You may also use the night drop.

Members must have a current payment coupon and must pay the full amount of the bill. Late payments will not be accepted at any off site location.

People's South Bank - Blountstown 20455 W. Central Ave. • Blountstown, FL 32424 • 850-674-5900 People's South Bank - Chipley 1615 Main St. • Chipley, FL 32428 • 850-415-1320 People's South Bank - Greenwood 4192 Bryan St. • Greenwood, FL 32443 • 850-594-4151 People's South Bank - Marianna 2260 FL-71 • Marianna, FL 32448 • 850-526-4331 or 850-482-4029 With the variety of options available for paying utility bills at off site locations, and WFEC's other payment options, managing your finances has never been easier. Whether you prefer the convenience of mobile payments, online payments, or the personal touch of in-person transactions, there's a method that fits your lifestyle. It's always a good idea to check with the co-op for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding payment options and any associated fees. By staying informed and organized, you can ensure your utility bills are paid on time, avoiding late fees and service interruptions.

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Land Clearing & Forestry Services

Armondi Roofing, LLC Re-roof Specialist Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs New Roofs & All Types of Repairs

Free Estimates

5 Year Workmanship Warranty Licensed & Insured #CCC1330359

(850) 547-2934

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

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Our hospitality paired with our experienced Bankers and Lenders is at the heart of who we are at First Federal Bank.

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Lenders is at the heart of who we are at First Federal Bank.

Motorcycle

200-Amp Power Pole $599.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $499.95 Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc. Anthony Register 850-573-0219

Clay O’Neal:

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055

Boat

McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Flood

Renters

Umbrella

We buy boats & motors!

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

Condo

Cierra McNulty

God’s Handyman, LLC

Licensed & Insured L19000238025

Specializing in Remodeling & Antique Restoration • 20 years experience • Finish Carpentry • Interior & Exterior Doors • Decks • Vinyl Siding • Additions • Hard Wood Floor • Baseboards • Windows Restoration • Crown/Custom Trim • Painting • Kitchen & Bathroom • Chair Rail • Sheetrock Remodels • Toilets • Porches & Patios (wood or aluminim) • Flooring • Much More! (850) 209-6593 All Are Welcome!

BUSH PAINT & SUPPLY Graceville, FL

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

(850) 263-4744 or (850) 263-6345

Roger Lonsway

Open: Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sneads

Efficiency Tip:

RV

SURVEYOR

Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic • Wood Feed• Seed • Fertilizer

Mobile: 850-260-5438

If you're planning to purchase electronic gifts this holiday season, look for the ENERGY STAR® label, which indicates higher energy efficiency performance. Electronics that receive the ENERGY STAR® rating are up to 25% more efficient than standard products.

This holiday season, give the gift of energy savings with ENERGY STAR®-rated electronics & equipment.

5306 Brown St Graceville, FL 32440 850-263-3267 www.peoplesgraceville.com

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Bonifay - Chipley - Graceville - Marianna Bonifay - Chipley - Graceville - Marianna

Sandy Sandy Spear Spear -- Regional Regional Retail Retail Sales Sales Manager Manager Sandy Spear - Regional Retail Sales Manager Tiffany Tiffany Hitchcock Hitchcock -- Financial Financial Center Center Manager Manager Tiffany Hitchcock - Financial Center Manager David David Whitaker Whitaker -- Retail Retail Market Market Manager Manager David Whitaker - Retail Market Manager PAGE 10

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

1974-2024 Celebrating 50 years

Wishing you all a very happy and bright holiday season.

YOUR LOCALLY OWNED, INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANK

Serving Jackson, Holmes and Washington Counties since 1974.

We’re Banking On Service!

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Gene Alford

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

Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc.

of the season -

John Adams, District 4 Trustee

(850) 326-0330

Email: wilcruent@bellsouth.net

850-263-8064

Justin Joyner

Larry Englert Owner

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

& Land Clearing

Chainlink Barbed Wire Vinyl Fence Wood Fence Field Fence “New” “Used” Repairs

Veteran owned with 30 years experience

Centipede Seed

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

Custom Cattle Services

40 Years Experience • Karl Kressman (850) 557-3764

5905 Timberlane Rd. Bascom, FL 32423

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

(850) 593-0009

Tri-County Gas “Home Folks Serving Home Folks” For All Your Propane Needs

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547-3696

Over 25 years

building & construction experience

Framing, trim carpentry, masonry, plaster, minor electrical & plumbing, paint, etc.

Installations: TVs, Ceiling Fans, Shelves, Satellite Internet (e.g. Starlink), etc.

Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Water Analysis & Treatment

Call Matt: 850-326-0933

License# CCC058016

Email: southroofing@centurylink.net

Williams Home Improvements Serving Calhoun County Since 1990 • Now Serving Surrounding Counties

CRC 133715 • CCC 13344447

“No Job Too Big or Small” New Construction • Remodel Ceramic Tile • Bobcat Work Preasure Cleaning Mini Excavator Work

• HONEST • DEPENDABLE • FREE ESTIMATES

850-674-8092

Cell: 850-573-0616 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

(850) 638-2611

Commercial & Residential

Need Ice? Ice Machine Leasing

850-703-5486 State Certified Contractor CAC1819784

(850) 630-9225

All Types Licensed • Bonded • Insured

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

Sales, Service, Leasing, Maintenance, Installation, Ice Vending Machines

Licensed & insured

SOUTHERN ROOFING, INC.

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

SOUTHSIDE

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

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

Art’s Home Services

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Larry’s Rescreening, LLC

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

#RM0048955

4” to 12”

Specialist at Removing Hazardous Trees • Land Clearing • Stump Grinding • Forestry Mulching • Debris Removal

850-658-2890

Phone: 850-703-0318

415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay

Since 1969

Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair

Levon Carnley

Tri-County Gas Service, Inc.

Voted Best of Tri-County for Washington, Jackon & Holmes Counties 2020, 2021 & 2022 Voted “Top 3 Best of Bay Co. in 2023”

850-272-3620

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

Service, Inc.

Veteran Owned & Operated Detect * Eliminate * Defend Against Unwanted Pests

Free Estimates

Florida License Number: CMC1250499 4315 Galilee Road • Graceville, FL 32440

Gary McIntosh

Call for a Free Quote Today

Insured and Reasonable

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Portable Corrals & Chute Cattle Hauling Practical Cattle Vet Work Preg Testing Management & Herd Plans Cattle Penned & Caught

(850) 718-6109

James & Son Tree and Crane Service

William

Licensed

Pest Control

Wishing you the gifts

Peace, Joy, Hope.

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

DOUBLE-TIME

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas!

Local help with your Medicare questions.

www.mysouthsideair.com

Doug Hannon's Fish & Game Forecast DEC. 2024

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Community Calendar

ROW Update:

Annual Craft Fair & Santa Shop December 14; 9 AM- 2 PM Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, Blountstown

WFEC Right-of-Way Crews will be cutting & trimming in the following area(s) during

This event will be held in the gym at the Settlement. Items for sale will be handmade crafts. There will be opportunities for children to "secret shop" in the clubhouse for gifts for family and friends. Each vendor will be asked to provide at least 15 items for sale for $10 or less. For more information contact 850-674-2777 or email panhandlepioneer@pioneersettlement.us.

Trim David & Family Cut Tree Services, LLC Remove Structure Demo Bonded & Fully Insured Stump Free Estimates Grinding

(850) 326-1559 Veteran-Founded Dot's Egg Bread & Dot's Southern Dressing

Submitted by: Dorothy Culbreth

Ingredients (bread): 2 cups corn meal 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. soda 2 eggs, beaten 2 tsp. baking powder 2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup self-rising flour 1/4 cup oleo, melted Directions: Sift dry ingredients together. Add eggs to buttermilk. Stir into dry ingredients and pour into 10" iron skillet. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients (dressing): Make one recipe of Dot's Egg Bread (above) then add: 4 eggs 1 tsp. poultry seasoning 1 tsp. celery, chopped 1/2 cup onions, chopped 1 stick oleo chicken broth from hen salt & pepper to taste Directions: Mix all together and bake for 30 minutes at 425 degrees.

NOVEMBER:

Graceville Alford & South of Alford

Make a Change that Pays!

E

njoy year-round comfort and savings by making a change that pays. Looking for a cozier home and lower electric bills? Call West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) today. We're offering eligible homeowners rebates of up to $350 per ton* on high-efficiency dual-fuel or mini-split systems.

During cold winters and hot summers, questions about energy costs usually arise. Balancing comfort and cost in your home doesn't have to be difficult. Upgrading your home's heating and cooling system, or installing a highefficiency unit in your home, can go a long way toward lowering your energy costs.

Increased efficiency, lower costs Heating and cooling accounts for as much as half of your home's energy costs, so it's important that your unit is highly efficient. In addition to offering rebates on dual-fuel and mini-split heat pumps, we also offer rebates for the replacement of an electric furnace with a heat pump in a manufactured home.

Air-Source Heat Pumps*:

Minimum 14 SEER (package unit only) Dual-Fuel Heat Pumps: 15 SEER 16 SEER Mini-Split Heat Pumps: 15 SEER 16+ SEER

When 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.

Bush Hog Services 7’ cut • $100/acre

Call 850-573-3055 OLEN BARFIELD

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

$400/ton $300/ton $350/ton $300/ton $350/ton

We can help you upgrade The energy experts at West Florida Electric can help you navigate the purchasing process. We can help you determine if it's time for an upgrade, as well as give advice on how to choose an HVAC contractor and how to purchase a unit that is properly sized for your home.

Additionally, you could qualify for a low-interest loan to finance the purchase of a high-efficiency heat pump or to make other energyefficiency upgrades at your home.

Some of the projects covered by the Energy Efficiency Loan Program include: • Attic Insulation (no fiberglass) • Double Pane, Low-E Windows • Insulated Exterior Doors • Caulking & Weather-stripping • Duct Repair/Replacement • Floor, Perimeter or Exterior Wall Insulation (no fiberglass) • Heat Pump Water Heater (only) Purchase & Installation • Water Heater Blanket & Pipe Insulation • Mobile Home Skirting • HVAC Tune-Up Call us at 800-342-7400 to find out more.

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

638-7105

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FOR SALE

Apply for Youth Tour Today!

Youth Tour (YT) is an annual contest sponsored by West Florida Electric Cooperative that gives high school juniors the opportunity to compete for a FREE week-long trip to Washington, D.C. Everyone who participates in WFEC's Youth Tour program will earn a trip to our 2 winners state's capital for two days.

See Counselor to Apply

will win a $1,000 college scholarship & 1 alternate will win a $500 college scholarship!

Applicants must be high school juniors and their parents or guardians must be members of West Florida Electric.

Use the QR code for more info or contact Candace Croft ccroft@westflorida.coop

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Cane mill, Chattanooga 12, $500; 850-427-2524.

200 gallon 3-point ag spray, 26-foot booms, used one season, 90’ used 2 AWG Copper CT wire, divided into three 30’ stored under cover, $1,000; Animals/Livestock lengths, suitable for any use, 850-260-5438. $100; 850-573-5117.

Black Australorp chicks or Bahia grass hay, fertilized 5x4 chickens, female chicks, $5; Crosley record player, lots of rolls, barn stored; male chicks, $4.50; unsexed, Gospel and Country records, $3.50; other sizes available with 850-573-5145. like new, $50; 850-592-2685. different prices; eggs w/o carton, Tifton 9 Bahia grass hay, 5x5 $3; with carton, $3.50; rolls, well fertilized, you pick up Winchester rifle, CAL 243 850-481-2023.

Model XTR with a Burris scope, and haul; 850-592-4740.

4-12, $900; 850-643-8557.

Golden retriever puppies, AKC, DR Pro Leaf Lawn vacuum, ready in time for Christmas, 13.28 electric start motor, long Yamaha string acoustical mom and dad on site, taking guitar, sound hole pick up, hose kit, deck adapter, extra reservations; 850-573-1239. electronic tuner, lite-med propeller, $1,500; strings, battery operated string 850-830-7653.

Entire 100% Full-blood ANGA tightener, and more; Registered Boer Goat herd 850-956-2221. dispersal, plus lots of extras, Miscellaneous health issues causing the dispersal; 850-849-2426.

Multiple Listings Variegated Amaryllis bulbs, $1.00 each; 850-209-2803, Horse trailer; grain wagon; leave message.

Local Telephone Prefixes barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; Alford 579 Grand Ridge 592 Altha 762 Greenwood 594 tack; aluminum dog box; Rock Island Armory 1911 45 Bascom/Malone 569 Marianna 482, 526 Blountstown 674, 237 Ponce de Leon 836 caliber handgun; 57 rounds; 3 850-209-8532 or Bonifay 547 Sneads 593 Caryville 548 Sunny Hills 773 Chipley 638, 415 Vernon 535 clips; holster; extra grips; $650; 850-592-2494.

Cottondale 352 Westville 956 Graceville 263 850-398-1031, text for information.

CLF Free Ad Policy (Limited to one ad per household) WFEC publishes free classified ads in the Current Light Flashes as a service to its members. The following limitations apply: 1) Ads must be 20 words or less and must be legible, with an active electric account number at the top. 2) Ads exceeding 20 words are subject to elimination. 3) Submit ads to the Graceville office by the 5th of the month to appear in the following month’s issue. (Example: An ad arriving

by Jan. 5 will appear in the Feb. CLF) 4) Ads for services & businesses are not free. Service businesses include, but are not limited to, pet or livestock breeders or stud services, rentals, baby-sitting, etc. 5) Any buying or selling on a regular basis will be considered a business. On-going garage sales & the sale of similar items on a repeated basis do not qualify for free advertising. 6) WFEC may refuse to publish any ad. 7) You may submit your ad online at www.westflorida.coop.

WFEC will not accept ads over the phone.

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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.) WANTED Homemade/handmade quilts, lap, baby, twin, full or queen; two used bathtubs to be used for water or feed troughs, great price; 850-547-3649.

Real Estate 16 acres of land, in the Graceville area, portions farmable; 727-403-4463.

Vehicles

100 gallon or more propane tank; 850-209-1361.

Dollar estimates for the removal of paper wasp nests, from eaves of 2-story house in Greenwood; 850-209-7383.

Penny through dollar coins, loose, in jars, or collections/ estates; 850-326-3437.

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

Horses; ponies; mules; donkeys; coon dogs; 850-209-8532 or Pasture land and hunting 850-592-2494. land, to rent, the closer to Campbellton or Graceville the 150-500 acres of pasture land, better; 850-703-5450. in Holmes or Washington County; 850-234-7070.

2007 Toyota Avalon, 4-door, blue, great A/C, drives smoothly, great car; 251-979-5971, call Cindy.

1969 Ford F600 dump truck, recent engine O/H, new hydraulic lift, Pump King pins, $10,500; 850-209-1554.

A

s members, we all know when our power bill is due, but have we ever looked at any of the other dates associated with your utility bill?

West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) uses three billing cycles for the majority of the membership (some members use our pre-paid service). This month, if you look at your bill, you will see a Bill Date of either 12/1, 12/10, or 12/20, and a Due Date that is approximately two weeks after the bill date. I've mentioned two weeks because WFEC adjusts the date so that your bill will be due on a day the cooperative is open to receive payment. It will not be due on a weekend or recognized holiday.

The service (usage) dates are also important dates to look at. If you haven't ever paid close attention to those, you might not realize that the energy usage on the bill is from over a month ago!

Service From Cycle 1 10/15/24 Cycle 2 10/25/24 Cycle 3 11/05/24 Pre-paid Daily

Service To 11/15/24 11/25/24 12/05/24

Bill Date 12/01/24 12/10/24 12/20/24

Due Date 12/16/24 12/26/24 01/06/25

All dates are approximate except for Bill Dates, depending on weekends and holidays.

Please remember that any payment made after the due date is considered delinquent.

In the near future, the cooperative may be adjusting those usage dates, but it won't affect your Bill Date or Due Date and you might not even notice if you aren't paying close attention.

As we enter into the holiday season, please make note that the co-op will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. For your information, if you need to change when your bill is due (it might be due when all of your other bills are due, or you might have multiple meters with WFEC due at different times) please contact the cooperative by calling 800-342-7400 and ask for a cashier.

I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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

Sincerely,

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.

Tim Alford, WFEC Board President

WFEC offices will be closed Dec. 24 & 25 and Jan. 1

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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– Adding carbon capture and storage technology would cost at least $1 billion per plant. The technology is currently only used in pilot projects and is unproven at such a large scale.

– Plants would also need new pipeline to move CO2 to where it can be stored to comply with emissions goals.

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