February 2019

FLASHES CURRENT LIGHT

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Together, We Can Do So Much Pages 10-11

A Cut Above TREE SERVICE LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

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****** NOTICE ***** The March issue of the Current Light Flashes may be mailed later than usual due to bylaw requirements for WFEC’s annual meeting.

• Tree Removal • Chipper • 15 Ton Crane • Aerial Truck • Pruning & Trimming • Bobcat Work • Hazardous Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Stump Grinding FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

BUS: (850) 415-1217 • CELL: (850) 573-1270

Cover: This photo illustrates the epitome of teamwork and what can be accomplished together. WFEC linemen, Josh Smith & Terrell Culbreth paddle a boat out to assist lineman, Kevin Nelson (climbing pole) with repairs during Hurricane Michael.

Hybrid Barn Kits Available!

Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.

6x8 - $269 8x10 - $379 10x10 - $499 12x14 - $629 Many more sizes to choose from!

Community Calendar

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Local Classifieds

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Treated Swings in Stock!

850-547-9354

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

405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL

...pg. 3

Behind the Scenes of the Storm’s ... pg. 13 Aftermath

Deck Kits!

www.panhandlesalvage.com

Board of Trustee Nominations Due Feb. 26

Over 200 Damaged Transformers ...pg. 5 Collected Engineered Buildings Available!

Fire Pit $219

INSIDE ...

*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*

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Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

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69, NO 2

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Real Estate

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.

Jim Roberts Realty

CURRENT LIGHT

Middlebrooks Contractors, Inc. Serving the Area for Over 60 Years

Buying or Selling Rex A. Tyus

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Rent-All • We have everything you need!

Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc. Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair

Since 1974

850-557-0212

Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation

LR Performance Horses Sneads, FL & Franklin, TN

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

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

Randy

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American Quarter Horse Breeder Visit our website: LRperformancehorses.com

Call Chad Roland • 850-557-1553

Everything You Need, For Anything You Need To Do. Kubota’s full line of hardworking equipment has a proven reputation for high-quality engineering, versatility, power and reliability.

RTV-X Series

Tracey R. Kent Realtor/Property Manager

Southern Way Realty, Inc.

David

John

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District 1

District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

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Saving begins with a wellmaintained heating and cooling system. Change air filters monthly and check for obstructions around your outdoor compressor unit.

Residential • Commercial

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

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

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

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George Clayton

District 5

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Brent Hall 850.718.7314

# CBC1260614 • # CCC1330769 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service Serving Northwest Florida!

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

24 Hour Emergency Response CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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.*

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

C&C CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING

RESIDENTIAL ROOFING SPECIALISTS Serving the Florida Panhandle and Southern Alabama Specializing in residential and commercial roofing projects • Shingle Roofing • All Types of Metal Roofing • Roofing Repairs • All Types of Flat Roofs CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATES

License #’s FL #CCC1327331 • AL # S-44779

Chipley (850) 415-1320 Greenwood (850) 594-4151 Malone (850) 569-2264 Marianna (850) 526-4331 or (850) 482-4029 Sneads (850) 593-1183

Blountstown (850) 674-5900

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

FEBRUARY North of Alford & South of Bonifay

850-547-1001 690 E. Hwy. 90 Bonifay, FL 32425

People's South Bank Payment Locations:

LET’S POWER SAVINGS

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC

District 3

District 2

SSV Series

(850) 526-2257

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

Grand L Series

5003 Highway 90 Marianna, Florida 32446

850-326-7463 (cell)

ADAMS

L Series

Panhandle Tractor

District 7 / Vice President

District 8 / President

Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured

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

Old foundation bloodlines with a little of the newer cow bloodlines mixed in.

Good foot and bone and gentle enough for the whole family to ride.

BUSH

RONE

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Dirt • Rock • Culverts

Working Cattle Ranch

WFEC Board of Directors

WFEC Remote Pay Locations

Locally Owned & Operated

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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Multiple Listings (cont.)

134 acres, John Marsh Road & 177A, $450,000 cash; 548-1244.

24” vented fireplace propane logs, $75; full-size, white GE refrigerator Old house, make offer, move off (not equipped w/ice maker), smaller, property, Sneads; 593-5560. older one but works well, $95; 4BR/2BA doublewide, great for large 638-4479. family, on paved road in Washington County, over 4 acres; 638-3200.

Approximately 100' Romex 10/4 wire in 2 pieces, one 65 feet, both for $60 OBO; new Haier 1.7 cubic foot compact counter top refrigerator used 5 days during hurricane, under warranty, have receipt & paper, $60 OBO, all items for $100; 718-8377.

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

4.5 acres, fully fenced high & dry w/3BR/2BA manufactured home, 1999, excellent condition, $70,000 negotiable; 326-8931.

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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WANTED Horses; mules; ponies; 592-2494.

400 CID small block Chevy engine block, no components or even engine needed, just engine block; 638-4479.

Mobile home on 5 acres, fireplace, fenced, 3 out buildings, circle asphalt driveway, $70,000 cash; 658-4639.

Gas, oil, automotive or soda signs; oil cans; gas pumps; local advertisements or related items; 209-2012.

Recreational Vehicles

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

1999 Damon Daybreak motor home, 21,600 miles, new tires, convertor 1,000 gallon propane tank; airlift & more, garage kept, very 334-333-3533. clean; 638-0986.

2005 Winnebago Itasca, 33,667 miles, 33’ long, two slide outs, excellent condition; 593-9914 or 272-9431.

Vehicles 1983 El Camino, big block Chevy, MT street slicks, sacrificing @ $6,500; 638-4479.

2014 Ford F-150, V8, very good condition, 34,800 miles, $21,500; 309-264-8355.

2009 Lincoln MKZ, 67,000 miles, serviced every 3,000 miles, very good condition, $7,500; 326-6193.

2004 Mini Cooper, blue w/white top, 163,795 miles, standard transmission; 693-1547, ask for Rachael.

Board of Trustee Nominations Due Feb. 26

I

n accordance with Article IV, Section 5, of West Florida Electric Cooperative’s bylaws, WFEC has appointed a nominating committee to identify interested and qualified members to be candidates for the board of trustees in the co-op’s upcoming elections. WFEC’s members will elect trustees to represent the following districts: District 1: That part of Calhoun County served by the cooperative.

District 2: That part of Jackson County lying east of the Chipola River and between the north line of Calhoun County and the south line of Township 6 North.

District 3: That part of Jackson County lying east of Marshall Creek, north of the south line of Township 6 North.

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

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

547-3696 #RM0048955

Hill’s Tree Service

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

593-4455 Finch’s Welding Supply

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

To be eligible to serve as a trustee, a person must be a bonafide WFEC Oxygen • Acetylene • C02 • Argon 75/25 Rods, Tips, Wire member residing in the respective district and meet certain other Welding Accessories requirements set forth in WFEC’s bylaws. Desired qualifications include the We service all welding machines. ability to become bonded, the capability of receiving and sending electronic mail transmissions and successfully meeting all requirements to become a 850.768.3697 3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Credentialed Cooperative 850.768.3114 Director within 36 months. All candidates must agree to abide by Board Policy No. 126: Board Election Campaign Policy. Any WFEC member living in Districts 1, 2 or 3 and interested in running should contact a 200-Amp Power Pole committee member in the appropriate district. All completed documents $299.95 must be mailed or delivered to the Graceville office and submitted to 100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95 Susie Johnson or her designee by noon on February 26. The deadline for Delivery & Installation Available submitting nominations by petition is also February 26.

Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

FREE

The following are the names and telephone numbers of the nominating committee members:

Bamboo, free, will dig up & leave area in manicured condition; 510-2176, Chuck.

1970 Monte Carlo front bumper, or trade 1971 bumper; 547-0448.

House, to be torn down & cleaned up, built in 1940s, free; 557-9391.

Glen Scott

Stump Grinding Best Service

District #1 Newell Cheesborough 850-209-5192

District #2 G.S. Johnson 850-592-8412

Lance Clemons 850-643-6972

Kimberly Jackson 850-573-1920

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

1001 USES Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

850-526-3797

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105

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Marianna, Florida

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

District #3 Angenette Jordan 850-569-2289

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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CLASSIFIEDS

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

FOR SALE

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

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

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

850-676-4903

Brown

Have Medicare questions?

I have answers.

Pump Repair

Gene Alford Licensed Sales Representative 4427 Market Street Marianna, FL 32446

638-7221 www.brownpumprepair.com

850-209-1381, TTY 711 UHCMedicareSolutions.com

Your Remodeling Pros

O&L FARMS Square Bales Available for Sale Perennial Peanut - A Forage

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Legume of Commercial Importance

Perennial Peanut is a high-quality persistent tropical forage legume that can be grazed or fed to horses, dairy and beef cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, and rabbits. It can be stored as dry hay or silage and is an ideal substitute for imported alfalfa.

• Total Renovations • Vinyl

850.573.0616

RC #29027247 RR #282811560 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

Williams Home Improvements No Job Too Big or Small

850.674.8092

Fred O’Neal II

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. 1977 Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

Art Little

(850) 547-1794 (850) 303-4364

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

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

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

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

Friday nights: All sessions pay $250!

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

Wednesdays & Sundays: T-shirt night Visit www.hwy77bingo.com for all early bird, daily, monthly & holiday specials.

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Miscellaneous

German shepherd pups, ready 2/8/16, AKC parents on site; 226-3422.

Bowflex Blaze home gym, includes lat tower, power rod unit w/210 lb. resistance, bench, leg attachment, squat bar & more, like new Flight condition bobwhite & TN. Red condition, high quality, advanced to quail, ready for hunting; 326-3016. beginner; $300 OBO; 284-1402, call or text.

German Shorthair Pointer puppies; 693-5001, can send pictures, ask for Merits electric micro-compact powerbase wheel chair, charger Archie. & manual included, excellent condition, $750; 326-7879.

Antiques/Collectibles Vintage Morris Cook rocking/ recliner, has lion head on arms, $250, Marianna; 557-4877.

• Roofing • Additions

since

Round 4x5 rolls also available

Animals/Livestock

Appliances Magic Chef side-by-side refrigerator, runs good, $75; 309-264-8355.

New motorized wheel chair, never used, needs batteries, $1,500; 326-8907.

JUGS Instant screen practice net, must-have for every baseball/softball team, any age/skill level, large screen frame that pops up & is ready for the practice diamond or pre-game drills, folds down to compact 36” circle, fits in the trunk of any car, like new; 592-8615.

Motor Guide trolling motor, 41 pound thrust, Bill Dance edition, 12 volt, garage kept, hand operator; Kubota B2320 tractor, 85 hours, like 658-4026. new condition, includes blade, rake, bush hog, $7,500; 309-264-8355.

Fresh pecans, $1/pound; 703-0626.

Home/Farm

Hay, net wrapped 4x5 rolls, Pensacola Bahia, weed controlled, fertilized, barn kept, Vernon, quantity discount; 334-685-0490.

Multiple Listings

Square bale annual peanut hay; grain fed beef; John Deere 535 Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 rolls; round baler; Valsparround Canyon 258-0020.

Ridge gas fire pit; 263-3427.

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

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

2005 Dodge SLT quad cab 1500, 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, tow package, alum. wheels, 100,000 miles, 1 owner, $7,595; Prowler, 27’ w/14’ slide & 14’ canopy, remodeled inside, $7,595; 373-3709.

Older hot tub, works good, pump, motor, heater, filter, air blower, sits 6, $250; 60’’ iron gas griddle, works great for outdoor cookouts, $600; 415-0851, text or call.

10’’ table saw; 10’’ arm saw planner router; restaurant equipment; PVC plumbing fittings; older 6 man hot tub; middle school chairs; lunch serving trays; 415-0851, text or call.

4-row cultivator and planter, $350 each; 1x11 inch pine boards, different lengths, dried for a year, .65 bdf. 592-2204 or 557-4412.

Aluminum dog box; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; tack; 4x5 rolls hay $20; 2015 30’ Big Tex trailer, used two times; 592-2494.

8 mobile home wheels with axels, $800; complete set WheatherTech mats for Chrysler Town & Country van, $125; 2 brass lamps, like new, $50; 638-3200.

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

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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

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Land Clearing & Forestry Services

Community Calendar Cont.

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

Farm Credit of Northwest Florida AgVocator Scholarship Deadline: February 11, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. (CST) or 6:00 p.m. (EST) Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering six $1,500 scholarships to high school students. Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture or Veterinary Medicine. Scholarships are awarded to applicants based on academic aptitude, vocational promise, personal attributes and leadership qualities. Applicants must be a high Clay O’Neal: school senior planning on attending college and in good academic 850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 standing; complete a scholarship application; provide an official copy of their transcript; a resume of work history; activities, honors, volunteer efforts; an essay about how the applicant plans to use their chosen career path and a signed letter of recommendation. Family members of employees or directors of Farm Credit are not eligible. A completed application must Shingles • Metal • All Types be received by Feb. 11, 2019. Applications are available online at www. farmcredit-fl.com. Email completed applications and supporting materials 24 Years Experience to Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Scholarship Program – New Roofs & Re-Roofs humanresources@farmcredit-fl.com.

Repairs 5 Year Workmanship Warranty Clean It Up! Homemade Cleaners Class Owner: Chuck Brinkley FL License# RC 0067463 Tuesday, February 19; 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Eastside Baptist Church, 3385 Roche Avenue, Vernon 850.263.1626 Learn how to make inexpensive, effective cleaning products to keep your 334.798.4125 home and clothes clean and fresh! Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Debbie Roney Smith Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265, or the Holmes County Full Time Realtor since 1996 Multi-Million Dollar Producer Extension Office, 547-1108. University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, 4420 Lafayette St. please contact 638-6265 (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, (800-955-8771) Marianna, FL 32446 Call or Text (850) 209-8039 at least five working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may debson1999@gmail.com I’m a REALTOR~I’m American Gold be given to the request.

CB Roofing

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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Tenth Annual Bridal Expo Sunday, March 10; 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, Hwy. 90, Chipley Booths will be filled by vendors of all services related to weddings and other social gatherings. There will be event planners, venues, photographers, caterers, florists, linens, decorating accents, hair stylists, makeup artists, nail technicians, jewelers, videographers, DJs, musicians, gifts, and wedding gowns and accessories will be on display and modeled. Brides-to-be can meet vendors, sample their products and explore their services. Caterers will be serving samples of their delicious treats for all who attend. All guests are admitted for free and brides will receive door prizes for visiting the booths.

For additional information or to become a vendor, call 260-5896.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Hurricane Michael Material Collections & Cleanup

A

Dampier Screening The Pool Re-screening Specialists Licensed & Insured

Free Estimates

850-234-7070 • 850-956-2110

& Screen Repairs on Pool Enclosures & Porches, One Panel or Whole Enclosure. Pressure s crews restored power, they left old material near the location where Re-screening Washing Available. Specialty Screen Available. Serving Bay County & the Surrounding Areas. the damage occurred. Our crews left these items to be cleaned up later in order to speed up the power restoration process. Please know that the collection of these materials will take some time due to the sheer OLEN BARFIELD volume of locations that have line equipment that needs to be collected from Have Sawmill, Will Travel all over our service territory. We have contracted with a company to collect Efficient & portable bandsaw can the discarded electrical devices such as transformers, regulators, breakers and cut your trees into lumber on your site with minimal sawdust waste. capacitors left on members’ property after Hurricane Michael. You’ll be able 638-7105 to identify them because their trucks are clearly labeled with WFEC Contractor signs.

At the time of this publication, the company has completed the WISEFLY AUTO GLASS - EST. 2007 collection of electrical devices from the Bascom substation out and also from WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS the Malone substation out. Electrical equipment has also been collected CALL NOW (850) 387-2400 from the Alford substation out. They have started working on lines from the MV100767 any glass West Grand Ridge substation and are expected to be in that area for quite any vehicle some time due to extensive damage and a high volume of damaged equipment. 61792001 The co-op has thirteen substations and just over 4,800 miles of line on its SURVEYOR system. Due to this large geographical area, it could take quite some time for Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969 all damaged electrical equipment and devices to be collected.

Roger Lonsway In addition to the various electrical devices, there are broken poles, wire, insulators and cross arms that must be collected at numerous locations Home Office: 638-7412 Mobile: 260-5438 throughout WFEC’s service area. The collection of these items is going to be outsourced to another company. The bid process for that contract is ongoing as of the publication date of this article.

Vehicles will have signs clearly identifying the fact they are a contractor for WFEC. See the photos below & to the right for an example of how they will be labeled.

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TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 703-4442

850-557-1553 or 615-642-0430

7897 McKeown Mill Road Sneads, FL

wcroland73@gmail.com

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

M Intosh c

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

Davidson Equipment Rentals

Outboard & Small Engine Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

Walt Davidson - Owner/Operator Tractor Rental, Bush Hog, Box Blades, Post Hole Oger, Back Hoe, Front-End Loaders, Tree Graber

Rentals by the Day, Week, Month We Deliver & Pick Up as Your Needs Change

Call for All Your Equipment: 423-313-0667 Chipley, FL 32428

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marsana Brunner, APRN Blountstown

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Dr. Oenbrink Blountstown

Affordable Stump Grinding Lowest Prices

New Construction or Repair Work Chad Roland, Owner

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

Grand Ridge

Community Calendar

LR Steel Building Erectors, LLC

Jacob Robison, APRN Bonifay

Dr. Melvin Chipley

PanCareFL.org

Dr. Knowles Marianna

Kayla Sherrouse, APRN Marianna

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Annual 2019 Tri-State Cucurbit Workshop Tuesday, February 5; 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center, 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna Topics to include: Cucurbit Disease Control, Cucurbit Insect Control, Pesticide Safety & Handling and Soil Moisture Probes. Pesticide CEU’s available in the following categories: Private and Core. For more information and to pre-register for this training please call 482-9620.

Free Estimates

850-209-1381 TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way Commercial & Residential Use

34 Annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference & Trade Show Wednesday, February 13; 7:30 a.m.

Jackson County Extension Office, 2471 Penn Avenue, Marianna Registration & the trade show open at 7:30 a.m. central time, the program starts at 8:15 a.m. and concludes with a steak lunch. There will be a $5 per person registration fee, payable at the door. The educational program will focus on Rebuilding for a Better Future. Dr. Jared Decker, Beef Genetics Extension Specialist, University of Missouri, will be the keynote speaker. Michael Archibald, Deseret Cattle and Timber will share diversification options to consider. Ken Kelley, Alabama Regional Farm Management Agent, will discuss improving income through cattle marketing options. Other topics will focus on potential supplemental income from pastures, and controlling trees and brush in rebuilt fence lines.

The Beef Conference will also feature a trade show of businesses and agencies that offer goods and services to cattle producers in the region.

There will be time allotted on the schedule to visit with the company reps to learn about specific products and services. The Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show is an educational program provided by the UF/IFAS Panhandle Agriculture Extension Team. For more information on the Beef Conference, or to exhibit in the Trade Show, contact Doug Mayo, at 482-9620, or demayo@ufl.edu.

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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 FEBRUARY 2019

Lic# RM0048955

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

American Construction & Remodel, LLC

Specializing in Hardie Board Siding

850-628-1906 Owner: Stephen Yates

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

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)

PAGE 15

Statement of Non-Discrimination

W

est Florida Electric Cooperative is a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Therefore, in accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. 34863001 Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

West Florida is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.

Together We Can Stay Safe

LET’S

POWER SAVINGS

* Cost difference Mini-Split Units paid directly to home dealer on behalf & for the • 15 SEER: $300 per ton benefit of the member.

• 16 SEER and greater: $350 per ton Limitations apply.

New Manufactured Homes • WFEC will pay the difference to upgrade from an electric furnace to an air-source heat pump. The rebate will be paid directly to the manufactured home dealer on behalf of, and for the benefit of the member.

We’ll pay the difference not to exceed: • Up to $400 for a 2 to 2.5 ton unit • Up to $600 for a 3 to 4 ton unit • Up to $700 for a 5 ton unit Existing Manufactured Homes • $400 per ton to the homeowner for converting from an electric furnace to a heat pump.

For more information, contact WFEC at 800-342-7400.

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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

Office:

850-263-8064

• Cell:

850-573-1229

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

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner

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

Call 811 before you dig and stay safe.

Save about $550 per year on heating costs!

If you’re one of WFEC’s members, we’ll cover the difference*, at no cost to you, between an electric furnace and a heat pump. Enjoy a more efficient heating and cooling system that will save you an average of $550 a year on hearing costs.

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

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

H inson Land Clearing Stump & Debris Removal Bulldozer & Excavator Work Tractor Services Including Bush Hogging, Discing & Spraying

30 Years Experience • Owned & Operated by Francis Hinson

(850) 481-2960

Phone Number Directory for WFEC:

Toll-Free Outage Hotline: (844) OUTAGE1 • (844) 688-2431

We've created a list of helpful phone numbers you can use to report power outages or contact the cooperative. In the hopes of clearing up any confusion, we have provided a brief description of the the service you will access or reach when calling or texting each number.

Use this number to report a power outage at your location 24/7. This is the best number to use after hours to report outages.

Outage Texting Service: (800) 342-7400

Use this number to report a power outage at your location via text. To sign up, text WFEC to (800) 342-7400. *Please note the phone numbers listed on your WFEC account must be updated & must include a cell phone number for this service to work* You can also call this number to reach the co-op at any time for any reason.

Automated Customer Service Line: (855) MYWFECA • (855) 699-3322

Use this number to conduct general business transactions like making payments or to report power outages at any time. You can also access account info, or speak with a CSR during business hours.

Other Useful Numbers: Graceville office: (850) 263-3231 • Bonifay office: (850) 547-9325 • Sneads office: (850) 593-6491 • Toll-free: (800) 342-7400

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 7

Behind the Scenes of the Storm's Aftermath

Branching Out Tree Care Hazardous Tree Removal

Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming

H

“Quality work at a fair price!”

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Jeremy Hill

850-326-0266

Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161

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

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

Some challenges remain, but WFEC is working through them: • Outdoor Light Repairs: Crews are working to make repairs to outdoor lights daily. In fact, additional crews from Wiregrass & Pea River Electric are still working urricane Michael may be over, but the impacts left by this storm with us to make these repairs. are still being felt all over West Florida Electric Cooperative’s Over 400 lighting parts and bulbs (WFEC) service area. The emergency power restoration efforts have recently been ordered and are after Hurricane Michael were mostly completed by November, but the full in stock, ready to be used along recovery process will take much more time to work through. At this time, with our existing inventory. If you less than 1,000 WFEC members remain without power. These are members have a yard light that needs to be who sustained substantial damage to their homes and must make repairs repaired, please call your local to safely receive power. Some of these members will not be able to make district office to let us know. Your repairs or receive power to their locations again. However, progress is being local district office will also be made in many areas: • All CT meters have been repaired at this time. These are locations where happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your multiple facilities have one metering point. outdoor lighting.

• Reconnects for Repairs: Our service center personnel and line crews are reconnecting electric service to members who have completed repairs on a • Rainy, wet weather has caused delays for some repairs. If the daily basis. 94961001 ground is saturated, our large, • Linemen from WFEC and additional crews from local co-ops are heavy bucket trucks and other working during the week and on the weekends to make the necessary equipment cannot access some repairs and expedite the repair process or to build new services. locations. 80718001 • WFEC still has to stake old and new jobs, meet with members and build new services on top of the additional workload caused by Hurricane Michael. Therefore, some processes may be delayed.

The cooperative’s linemen must also still work all power outages caused by weather, damaged equipment, animals or accidents.

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

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

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

We can help you with the financial decisions of both business and everyday life. What matters most to us is a vibrant community, successful schools, growing businesses and financial security.

All of these items will take time to work through and resolve, and WFEC appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding as we all work through the recovery process together.

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

ffbf.com |

Bonifay: 850-547-8250 • Marianna: 850-526-7144 Graceville: 850-263-3225 • Chipley: 850-638-7892 PAGE 8

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Centipede Seed

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

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 13

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

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

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

southeasternsurveying.com

Storage Shelter

Custom Housing

Davis

and

Septic

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

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

850-502-1979 Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

State Certified CFC1425994

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

• Pole Barns • Equipment Sheds • Enclosed Sheds, Etc.

Over 20 years experience

“We Work to please YOU”

(850) 307-4449

Adams Tree Service, llc

#CBC1256015 “In God We Trust”

2862 Union Hill Church Road Bonifay, FL 32425

334-726-5439 850-260-9509

Family Owned & Operated w/ 20 Years Experience

Tree Removal Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming/Bobcat Work

• Fully Insured

• FREE Estimates

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

Edwards Limited Fencing and Clearing Liability Company

Cody Edwards

Let Us Get Your Property Back in Order

Owner

SERVICES OFFERED: • Tree Removal • Debri Hauling • Brush Mulching • Land Clearing • Private & Commercial Fencing

edwardsfencingandcattle@gmail.com

If It Won’t Burn...We’ll Probably Buy It! Scrap Metal & Prepared Steel We now have drive-on scales!

We have 20 & 30 yard drop off containers for metal only We Buy Cars, Trucks & Equipment Competitive Prices

We Buy the Following & More...

• Junk Cars • Copper & Brass • Aluminum • Air Conditioners • Lead • Stainless Steel • Insulated Wires • Radiators • Alternators • Batteries

Clean up the Country side. Turn your Trash into Cash!

Take Hwy. 90 to Grand Ridge, South on Hwy. 69 to Shady Grove (69A) and turn left, we are the first drive on the left.

Closed

Thursdays Saturday Afternoons Sundays

Wright’s Recycling • 1928 Edenfield Dr. • Grand Ridge, FL • (850) 592-2634 PAGE 12

Submitted by: Rita Mansfield

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611

Ingredients: 1 box cake mix 2 eggs 1/2 cup oil 4 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups®, chopped

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406 Owner: David Anderson

Art’s Home Services

4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies

Directions: Beat cake mix and eggs until combined. Add oil and mix well.

Stir in Reese's Peanut Butter Cup® pieces. Roll dough into even sized balls and place on greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes, until edges are slightly brown. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to continue cooling. Makes 24 cookies. *If you submitted the recipe for Coconut Pecan Pound Cake featured in last month's newsletter, how many pecans should be included? Please reply via email (clf@westflorida.coop) or mail to: P.O. Box 127, Graceville, FL 32440.

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290 Most Insurances Accepted

We Need Your Help!

We're looking for recipes for the Current Light Flashes publication.

Please send photos if available. Remember to submit your name, so we can give credit where credit is due.

Ways to Submit:

New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

1. Mail: PO. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440

New & Emergency Patients Welcome

2. Email: clf@westflorida.coop

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker 1410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290 ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

3. Drop: at your local district office

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 9

Together, We Accomplished Much

H

elen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Hurricane Michael had a devastating effect on our cooperative and the communities it serves. But, as we tackled the task of rebuilding our electric system – one that took over 80 years to build – we were never alone. Thousands of workers from sister cooperatives and contractors rushed to work alongside our own crews to rebuild what was lost.

On October 11, after Hurricane Michael had cut its path through our service area, over 27,000 members were without power. Thousands of electric poles lay broken on the ground and even more trees were broken and laying on top of them. Over 4,500 broken poles were replaced during restoration efforts. A large volume of costly line equipment such as transformers, regulators, breakers and capacitors were damaged and replaced. WFEC is in the process of collecting damaged equipment from across its service territory, but this undertaking will take quite some time since the co-op has thirteen substations and just over 4,800 miles of line on its system. The majority of our power restoration efforts are complete at this time, but cleanup, repair and replacement is ongoing. We ask that our members remain patient with us as we clean up and restore our system back to the quality it once was. 89500001 Working alone, WFEC would have spent months repairing all that damage. That’s where “cooperation among cooperatives” comes into play.

Thousands of lineworkers and right-of-way workers rushed to our aid

from all over the country, in particular, co-ops from Florida, Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

The cooperative averaged a workforce of around 1,200 for the 28 days it took to restore power to the majority of our members. At the peak of power restoration efforts, this workforce swelled to 1,600.

These men and women worked over half a million hours restoring power to over 27,000 WFEC members during that time period. In comparison, in an average month, WFEC employees alone work an average of 15,695 man-hours.

We cannot begin to express our appreciation to these individuals, our sister cooperatives for sending them, and their families who generously did without their presence for days and weeks at a time. Thank you. 32409001 To our members: thank you for the kind gestures shown to our line crews by bringing snacks or drinks to them or simply providing a word of encouragement or kindness when they were on the brink of exhaustion. You are why we were able to keep going and to persevere throughout this challenging time. To everyone who fed us, washed our laundry, sent a card or commented with a word of encouragement on social media – thank you.

Kevin Nelson, Journeyman Lineman

At A Glance Interesting Facts

Sister co-ops from over 9 states came to assist WFEC with power restoration efforts.

Michael Boatwright, WFEC lineworker, wades through a swamp during Hurricane Michael power restoration efforts.

Left: Signs like this one & artwork from elementary school students helped keep spirits high during recovery efforts.

Encouraging words & kind gestures to line crews also helped keep us going during the challenging times we faced as a co-op family. Thank you to all the members who supported us.

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Hurricane Michael

A tropical depression on Oct. 7 - made landfall on Oct. 10 as a Category 4 hurricane. In terms of wind speed, strongest storm on record in the Florida Panhandle, and was the 4th strongest land-falling hurricane in the contiguous U.S.

Only 191 of WFEC's 28,317 members were still receiving power on Oct. 11.

That means approximately 99% of the co-op's distribution system was out of power. Over 4,500 broken poles were replaced on WFEC's system.

WFEC averaged a workforce of 1,200 employees for 28 days from Florida, Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee & Texas. Over half a million man hours were worked in that 28 days.

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 11

Together, We Accomplished Much

H

elen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Hurricane Michael had a devastating effect on our cooperative and the communities it serves. But, as we tackled the task of rebuilding our electric system – one that took over 80 years to build – we were never alone. Thousands of workers from sister cooperatives and contractors rushed to work alongside our own crews to rebuild what was lost.

On October 11, after Hurricane Michael had cut its path through our service area, over 27,000 members were without power. Thousands of electric poles lay broken on the ground and even more trees were broken and laying on top of them. Over 4,500 broken poles were replaced during restoration efforts. A large volume of costly line equipment such as transformers, regulators, breakers and capacitors were damaged and replaced. WFEC is in the process of collecting damaged equipment from across its service territory, but this undertaking will take quite some time since the co-op has thirteen substations and just over 4,800 miles of line on its system. The majority of our power restoration efforts are complete at this time, but cleanup, repair and replacement is ongoing. We ask that our members remain patient with us as we clean up and restore our system back to the quality it once was. 89500001 Working alone, WFEC would have spent months repairing all that damage. That’s where “cooperation among cooperatives” comes into play.

Thousands of lineworkers and right-of-way workers rushed to our aid

from all over the country, in particular, co-ops from Florida, Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

The cooperative averaged a workforce of around 1,200 for the 28 days it took to restore power to the majority of our members. At the peak of power restoration efforts, this workforce swelled to 1,600.

These men and women worked over half a million hours restoring power to over 27,000 WFEC members during that time period. In comparison, in an average month, WFEC employees alone work an average of 15,695 man-hours.

We cannot begin to express our appreciation to these individuals, our sister cooperatives for sending them, and their families who generously did without their presence for days and weeks at a time. Thank you. 32409001 To our members: thank you for the kind gestures shown to our line crews by bringing snacks or drinks to them or simply providing a word of encouragement or kindness when they were on the brink of exhaustion. You are why we were able to keep going and to persevere throughout this challenging time. To everyone who fed us, washed our laundry, sent a card or commented with a word of encouragement on social media – thank you.

Kevin Nelson, Journeyman Lineman

At A Glance Interesting Facts

Sister co-ops from over 9 states came to assist WFEC with power restoration efforts.

Michael Boatwright, WFEC lineworker, wades through a swamp during Hurricane Michael power restoration efforts.

Left: Signs like this one & artwork from elementary school students helped keep spirits high during recovery efforts.

Encouraging words & kind gestures to line crews also helped keep us going during the challenging times we faced as a co-op family. Thank you to all the members who supported us.

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Hurricane Michael

A tropical depression on Oct. 7 - made landfall on Oct. 10 as a Category 4 hurricane. In terms of wind speed, strongest storm on record in the Florida Panhandle, and was the 4th strongest land-falling hurricane in the contiguous U.S.

Only 191 of WFEC's 28,317 members were still receiving power on Oct. 11.

That means approximately 99% of the co-op's distribution system was out of power. Over 4,500 broken poles were replaced on WFEC's system.

WFEC averaged a workforce of 1,200 employees for 28 days from Florida, Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee & Texas. Over half a million man hours were worked in that 28 days.

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 11

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

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

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

southeasternsurveying.com

Storage Shelter

Custom Housing

Davis

and

Septic

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

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

850-502-1979 Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

State Certified CFC1425994

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

• Pole Barns • Equipment Sheds • Enclosed Sheds, Etc.

Over 20 years experience

“We Work to please YOU”

(850) 307-4449

Adams Tree Service, llc

#CBC1256015 “In God We Trust”

2862 Union Hill Church Road Bonifay, FL 32425

334-726-5439 850-260-9509

Family Owned & Operated w/ 20 Years Experience

Tree Removal Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming/Bobcat Work

• Fully Insured

• FREE Estimates

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

Edwards Limited Fencing and Clearing Liability Company

Cody Edwards

Let Us Get Your Property Back in Order

Owner

SERVICES OFFERED: • Tree Removal • Debri Hauling • Brush Mulching • Land Clearing • Private & Commercial Fencing

edwardsfencingandcattle@gmail.com

If It Won’t Burn...We’ll Probably Buy It! Scrap Metal & Prepared Steel We now have drive-on scales!

We have 20 & 30 yard drop off containers for metal only We Buy Cars, Trucks & Equipment Competitive Prices

We Buy the Following & More...

• Junk Cars • Copper & Brass • Aluminum • Air Conditioners • Lead • Stainless Steel • Insulated Wires • Radiators • Alternators • Batteries

Clean up the Country side. Turn your Trash into Cash!

Take Hwy. 90 to Grand Ridge, South on Hwy. 69 to Shady Grove (69A) and turn left, we are the first drive on the left.

Closed

Thursdays Saturday Afternoons Sundays

Wright’s Recycling • 1928 Edenfield Dr. • Grand Ridge, FL • (850) 592-2634 PAGE 12

Submitted by: Rita Mansfield

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611

Ingredients: 1 box cake mix 2 eggs 1/2 cup oil 4 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups®, chopped

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406 Owner: David Anderson

Art’s Home Services

4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies

Directions: Beat cake mix and eggs until combined. Add oil and mix well.

Stir in Reese's Peanut Butter Cup® pieces. Roll dough into even sized balls and place on greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes, until edges are slightly brown. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to continue cooling. Makes 24 cookies. *If you submitted the recipe for Coconut Pecan Pound Cake featured in last month's newsletter, how many pecans should be included? Please reply via email (clf@westflorida.coop) or mail to: P.O. Box 127, Graceville, FL 32440.

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290 Most Insurances Accepted

We Need Your Help!

We're looking for recipes for the Current Light Flashes publication.

Please send photos if available. Remember to submit your name, so we can give credit where credit is due.

Ways to Submit:

New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

1. Mail: PO. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440

New & Emergency Patients Welcome

2. Email: clf@westflorida.coop

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker 1410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290 ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

3. Drop: at your local district office

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 9

Behind the Scenes of the Storm's Aftermath

Branching Out Tree Care Hazardous Tree Removal

Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming

H

“Quality work at a fair price!”

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Jeremy Hill

850-326-0266

Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161

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

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

Some challenges remain, but WFEC is working through them: • Outdoor Light Repairs: Crews are working to make repairs to outdoor lights daily. In fact, additional crews from Wiregrass & Pea River Electric are still working urricane Michael may be over, but the impacts left by this storm with us to make these repairs. are still being felt all over West Florida Electric Cooperative’s Over 400 lighting parts and bulbs (WFEC) service area. The emergency power restoration efforts have recently been ordered and are after Hurricane Michael were mostly completed by November, but the full in stock, ready to be used along recovery process will take much more time to work through. At this time, with our existing inventory. If you less than 1,000 WFEC members remain without power. These are members have a yard light that needs to be who sustained substantial damage to their homes and must make repairs repaired, please call your local to safely receive power. Some of these members will not be able to make district office to let us know. Your repairs or receive power to their locations again. However, progress is being local district office will also be made in many areas: • All CT meters have been repaired at this time. These are locations where happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your multiple facilities have one metering point. outdoor lighting.

• Reconnects for Repairs: Our service center personnel and line crews are reconnecting electric service to members who have completed repairs on a • Rainy, wet weather has caused delays for some repairs. If the daily basis. 94961001 ground is saturated, our large, • Linemen from WFEC and additional crews from local co-ops are heavy bucket trucks and other working during the week and on the weekends to make the necessary equipment cannot access some repairs and expedite the repair process or to build new services. locations. 80718001 • WFEC still has to stake old and new jobs, meet with members and build new services on top of the additional workload caused by Hurricane Michael. Therefore, some processes may be delayed.

The cooperative’s linemen must also still work all power outages caused by weather, damaged equipment, animals or accidents.

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

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

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

We can help you with the financial decisions of both business and everyday life. What matters most to us is a vibrant community, successful schools, growing businesses and financial security.

All of these items will take time to work through and resolve, and WFEC appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding as we all work through the recovery process together.

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

ffbf.com |

Bonifay: 850-547-8250 • Marianna: 850-526-7144 Graceville: 850-263-3225 • Chipley: 850-638-7892 PAGE 8

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Centipede Seed

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

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 13

Statement of Non-Discrimination

W

est Florida Electric Cooperative is a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Therefore, in accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. 34863001 Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

West Florida is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.

Together We Can Stay Safe

LET’S

POWER SAVINGS

* Cost difference Mini-Split Units paid directly to home dealer on behalf & for the • 15 SEER: $300 per ton benefit of the member.

• 16 SEER and greater: $350 per ton Limitations apply.

New Manufactured Homes • WFEC will pay the difference to upgrade from an electric furnace to an air-source heat pump. The rebate will be paid directly to the manufactured home dealer on behalf of, and for the benefit of the member.

We’ll pay the difference not to exceed: • Up to $400 for a 2 to 2.5 ton unit • Up to $600 for a 3 to 4 ton unit • Up to $700 for a 5 ton unit Existing Manufactured Homes • $400 per ton to the homeowner for converting from an electric furnace to a heat pump.

For more information, contact WFEC at 800-342-7400.

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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

Office:

850-263-8064

• Cell:

850-573-1229

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

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner

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

Call 811 before you dig and stay safe.

Save about $550 per year on heating costs!

If you’re one of WFEC’s members, we’ll cover the difference*, at no cost to you, between an electric furnace and a heat pump. Enjoy a more efficient heating and cooling system that will save you an average of $550 a year on hearing costs.

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

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

H inson Land Clearing Stump & Debris Removal Bulldozer & Excavator Work Tractor Services Including Bush Hogging, Discing & Spraying

30 Years Experience • Owned & Operated by Francis Hinson

(850) 481-2960

Phone Number Directory for WFEC:

Toll-Free Outage Hotline: (844) OUTAGE1 • (844) 688-2431

We've created a list of helpful phone numbers you can use to report power outages or contact the cooperative. In the hopes of clearing up any confusion, we have provided a brief description of the the service you will access or reach when calling or texting each number.

Use this number to report a power outage at your location 24/7. This is the best number to use after hours to report outages.

Outage Texting Service: (800) 342-7400

Use this number to report a power outage at your location via text. To sign up, text WFEC to (800) 342-7400. *Please note the phone numbers listed on your WFEC account must be updated & must include a cell phone number for this service to work* You can also call this number to reach the co-op at any time for any reason.

Automated Customer Service Line: (855) MYWFECA • (855) 699-3322

Use this number to conduct general business transactions like making payments or to report power outages at any time. You can also access account info, or speak with a CSR during business hours.

Other Useful Numbers: Graceville office: (850) 263-3231 • Bonifay office: (850) 547-9325 • Sneads office: (850) 593-6491 • Toll-free: (800) 342-7400

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TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 703-4442

850-557-1553 or 615-642-0430

7897 McKeown Mill Road Sneads, FL

wcroland73@gmail.com

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

M Intosh c

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

Davidson Equipment Rentals

Outboard & Small Engine Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

Walt Davidson - Owner/Operator Tractor Rental, Bush Hog, Box Blades, Post Hole Oger, Back Hoe, Front-End Loaders, Tree Graber

Rentals by the Day, Week, Month We Deliver & Pick Up as Your Needs Change

Call for All Your Equipment: 423-313-0667 Chipley, FL 32428

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marsana Brunner, APRN Blountstown

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Dr. Oenbrink Blountstown

Affordable Stump Grinding Lowest Prices

New Construction or Repair Work Chad Roland, Owner

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

Grand Ridge

Community Calendar

LR Steel Building Erectors, LLC

Jacob Robison, APRN Bonifay

Dr. Melvin Chipley

PanCareFL.org

Dr. Knowles Marianna

Kayla Sherrouse, APRN Marianna

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Annual 2019 Tri-State Cucurbit Workshop Tuesday, February 5; 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center, 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna Topics to include: Cucurbit Disease Control, Cucurbit Insect Control, Pesticide Safety & Handling and Soil Moisture Probes. Pesticide CEU’s available in the following categories: Private and Core. For more information and to pre-register for this training please call 482-9620.

Free Estimates

850-209-1381 TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way Commercial & Residential Use

34 Annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference & Trade Show Wednesday, February 13; 7:30 a.m.

Jackson County Extension Office, 2471 Penn Avenue, Marianna Registration & the trade show open at 7:30 a.m. central time, the program starts at 8:15 a.m. and concludes with a steak lunch. There will be a $5 per person registration fee, payable at the door. The educational program will focus on Rebuilding for a Better Future. Dr. Jared Decker, Beef Genetics Extension Specialist, University of Missouri, will be the keynote speaker. Michael Archibald, Deseret Cattle and Timber will share diversification options to consider. Ken Kelley, Alabama Regional Farm Management Agent, will discuss improving income through cattle marketing options. Other topics will focus on potential supplemental income from pastures, and controlling trees and brush in rebuilt fence lines.

The Beef Conference will also feature a trade show of businesses and agencies that offer goods and services to cattle producers in the region.

There will be time allotted on the schedule to visit with the company reps to learn about specific products and services. The Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show is an educational program provided by the UF/IFAS Panhandle Agriculture Extension Team. For more information on the Beef Conference, or to exhibit in the Trade Show, contact Doug Mayo, at 482-9620, or demayo@ufl.edu.

• 15 ton 107 ft. boom

th

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 FEBRUARY 2019

Lic# RM0048955

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

American Construction & Remodel, LLC

Specializing in Hardie Board Siding

850-628-1906 Owner: Stephen Yates

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

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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Land Clearing & Forestry Services

Community Calendar Cont.

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

Farm Credit of Northwest Florida AgVocator Scholarship Deadline: February 11, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. (CST) or 6:00 p.m. (EST) Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering six $1,500 scholarships to high school students. Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture or Veterinary Medicine. Scholarships are awarded to applicants based on academic aptitude, vocational promise, personal attributes and leadership qualities. Applicants must be a high Clay O’Neal: school senior planning on attending college and in good academic 850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 standing; complete a scholarship application; provide an official copy of their transcript; a resume of work history; activities, honors, volunteer efforts; an essay about how the applicant plans to use their chosen career path and a signed letter of recommendation. Family members of employees or directors of Farm Credit are not eligible. A completed application must Shingles • Metal • All Types be received by Feb. 11, 2019. Applications are available online at www. farmcredit-fl.com. Email completed applications and supporting materials 24 Years Experience to Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Scholarship Program – New Roofs & Re-Roofs humanresources@farmcredit-fl.com.

Repairs 5 Year Workmanship Warranty Clean It Up! Homemade Cleaners Class Owner: Chuck Brinkley FL License# RC 0067463 Tuesday, February 19; 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Eastside Baptist Church, 3385 Roche Avenue, Vernon 850.263.1626 Learn how to make inexpensive, effective cleaning products to keep your 334.798.4125 home and clothes clean and fresh! Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Debbie Roney Smith Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265, or the Holmes County Full Time Realtor since 1996 Multi-Million Dollar Producer Extension Office, 547-1108. University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, 4420 Lafayette St. please contact 638-6265 (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, (800-955-8771) Marianna, FL 32446 Call or Text (850) 209-8039 at least five working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may debson1999@gmail.com I’m a REALTOR~I’m American Gold be given to the request.

CB Roofing

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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Tenth Annual Bridal Expo Sunday, March 10; 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, Hwy. 90, Chipley Booths will be filled by vendors of all services related to weddings and other social gatherings. There will be event planners, venues, photographers, caterers, florists, linens, decorating accents, hair stylists, makeup artists, nail technicians, jewelers, videographers, DJs, musicians, gifts, and wedding gowns and accessories will be on display and modeled. Brides-to-be can meet vendors, sample their products and explore their services. Caterers will be serving samples of their delicious treats for all who attend. All guests are admitted for free and brides will receive door prizes for visiting the booths.

For additional information or to become a vendor, call 260-5896.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Hurricane Michael Material Collections & Cleanup

A

Dampier Screening The Pool Re-screening Specialists Licensed & Insured

Free Estimates

850-234-7070 • 850-956-2110

& Screen Repairs on Pool Enclosures & Porches, One Panel or Whole Enclosure. Pressure s crews restored power, they left old material near the location where Re-screening Washing Available. Specialty Screen Available. Serving Bay County & the Surrounding Areas. the damage occurred. Our crews left these items to be cleaned up later in order to speed up the power restoration process. Please know that the collection of these materials will take some time due to the sheer OLEN BARFIELD volume of locations that have line equipment that needs to be collected from Have Sawmill, Will Travel all over our service territory. We have contracted with a company to collect Efficient & portable bandsaw can the discarded electrical devices such as transformers, regulators, breakers and cut your trees into lumber on your site with minimal sawdust waste. capacitors left on members’ property after Hurricane Michael. You’ll be able 638-7105 to identify them because their trucks are clearly labeled with WFEC Contractor signs.

At the time of this publication, the company has completed the WISEFLY AUTO GLASS - EST. 2007 collection of electrical devices from the Bascom substation out and also from WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS the Malone substation out. Electrical equipment has also been collected CALL NOW (850) 387-2400 from the Alford substation out. They have started working on lines from the MV100767 any glass West Grand Ridge substation and are expected to be in that area for quite any vehicle some time due to extensive damage and a high volume of damaged equipment. 61792001 The co-op has thirteen substations and just over 4,800 miles of line on its SURVEYOR system. Due to this large geographical area, it could take quite some time for Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969 all damaged electrical equipment and devices to be collected.

Roger Lonsway In addition to the various electrical devices, there are broken poles, wire, insulators and cross arms that must be collected at numerous locations Home Office: 638-7412 Mobile: 260-5438 throughout WFEC’s service area. The collection of these items is going to be outsourced to another company. The bid process for that contract is ongoing as of the publication date of this article.

Vehicles will have signs clearly identifying the fact they are a contractor for WFEC. See the photos below & to the right for an example of how they will be labeled.

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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CLASSIFIEDS

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

FOR SALE

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

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

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

850-676-4903

Brown

Have Medicare questions?

I have answers.

Pump Repair

Gene Alford Licensed Sales Representative 4427 Market Street Marianna, FL 32446

638-7221 www.brownpumprepair.com

850-209-1381, TTY 711 UHCMedicareSolutions.com

Your Remodeling Pros

O&L FARMS Square Bales Available for Sale Perennial Peanut - A Forage

tion Installa ! le Availab

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

Legume of Commercial Importance

Perennial Peanut is a high-quality persistent tropical forage legume that can be grazed or fed to horses, dairy and beef cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, and rabbits. It can be stored as dry hay or silage and is an ideal substitute for imported alfalfa.

• Total Renovations • Vinyl

850.573.0616

RC #29027247 RR #282811560 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

Williams Home Improvements No Job Too Big or Small

850.674.8092

Fred O’Neal II

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. 1977 Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

Art Little

(850) 547-1794 (850) 303-4364

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

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

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

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

Friday nights: All sessions pay $250!

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

Wednesdays & Sundays: T-shirt night Visit www.hwy77bingo.com for all early bird, daily, monthly & holiday specials.

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Miscellaneous

German shepherd pups, ready 2/8/16, AKC parents on site; 226-3422.

Bowflex Blaze home gym, includes lat tower, power rod unit w/210 lb. resistance, bench, leg attachment, squat bar & more, like new Flight condition bobwhite & TN. Red condition, high quality, advanced to quail, ready for hunting; 326-3016. beginner; $300 OBO; 284-1402, call or text.

German Shorthair Pointer puppies; 693-5001, can send pictures, ask for Merits electric micro-compact powerbase wheel chair, charger Archie. & manual included, excellent condition, $750; 326-7879.

Antiques/Collectibles Vintage Morris Cook rocking/ recliner, has lion head on arms, $250, Marianna; 557-4877.

• Roofing • Additions

since

Round 4x5 rolls also available

Animals/Livestock

Appliances Magic Chef side-by-side refrigerator, runs good, $75; 309-264-8355.

New motorized wheel chair, never used, needs batteries, $1,500; 326-8907.

JUGS Instant screen practice net, must-have for every baseball/softball team, any age/skill level, large screen frame that pops up & is ready for the practice diamond or pre-game drills, folds down to compact 36” circle, fits in the trunk of any car, like new; 592-8615.

Motor Guide trolling motor, 41 pound thrust, Bill Dance edition, 12 volt, garage kept, hand operator; Kubota B2320 tractor, 85 hours, like 658-4026. new condition, includes blade, rake, bush hog, $7,500; 309-264-8355.

Fresh pecans, $1/pound; 703-0626.

Home/Farm

Hay, net wrapped 4x5 rolls, Pensacola Bahia, weed controlled, fertilized, barn kept, Vernon, quantity discount; 334-685-0490.

Multiple Listings

Square bale annual peanut hay; grain fed beef; John Deere 535 Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 rolls; round baler; Valsparround Canyon 258-0020.

Ridge gas fire pit; 263-3427.

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

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

2005 Dodge SLT quad cab 1500, 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, tow package, alum. wheels, 100,000 miles, 1 owner, $7,595; Prowler, 27’ w/14’ slide & 14’ canopy, remodeled inside, $7,595; 373-3709.

Older hot tub, works good, pump, motor, heater, filter, air blower, sits 6, $250; 60’’ iron gas griddle, works great for outdoor cookouts, $600; 415-0851, text or call.

10’’ table saw; 10’’ arm saw planner router; restaurant equipment; PVC plumbing fittings; older 6 man hot tub; middle school chairs; lunch serving trays; 415-0851, text or call.

4-row cultivator and planter, $350 each; 1x11 inch pine boards, different lengths, dried for a year, .65 bdf. 592-2204 or 557-4412.

Aluminum dog box; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; tack; 4x5 rolls hay $20; 2015 30’ Big Tex trailer, used two times; 592-2494.

8 mobile home wheels with axels, $800; complete set WheatherTech mats for Chrysler Town & Country van, $125; 2 brass lamps, like new, $50; 638-3200.

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

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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

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Multiple Listings (cont.)

134 acres, John Marsh Road & 177A, $450,000 cash; 548-1244.

24” vented fireplace propane logs, $75; full-size, white GE refrigerator Old house, make offer, move off (not equipped w/ice maker), smaller, property, Sneads; 593-5560. older one but works well, $95; 4BR/2BA doublewide, great for large 638-4479. family, on paved road in Washington County, over 4 acres; 638-3200.

Approximately 100' Romex 10/4 wire in 2 pieces, one 65 feet, both for $60 OBO; new Haier 1.7 cubic foot compact counter top refrigerator used 5 days during hurricane, under warranty, have receipt & paper, $60 OBO, all items for $100; 718-8377.

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

4.5 acres, fully fenced high & dry w/3BR/2BA manufactured home, 1999, excellent condition, $70,000 negotiable; 326-8931.

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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WANTED Horses; mules; ponies; 592-2494.

400 CID small block Chevy engine block, no components or even engine needed, just engine block; 638-4479.

Mobile home on 5 acres, fireplace, fenced, 3 out buildings, circle asphalt driveway, $70,000 cash; 658-4639.

Gas, oil, automotive or soda signs; oil cans; gas pumps; local advertisements or related items; 209-2012.

Recreational Vehicles

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

1999 Damon Daybreak motor home, 21,600 miles, new tires, convertor 1,000 gallon propane tank; airlift & more, garage kept, very 334-333-3533. clean; 638-0986.

2005 Winnebago Itasca, 33,667 miles, 33’ long, two slide outs, excellent condition; 593-9914 or 272-9431.

Vehicles 1983 El Camino, big block Chevy, MT street slicks, sacrificing @ $6,500; 638-4479.

2014 Ford F-150, V8, very good condition, 34,800 miles, $21,500; 309-264-8355.

2009 Lincoln MKZ, 67,000 miles, serviced every 3,000 miles, very good condition, $7,500; 326-6193.

2004 Mini Cooper, blue w/white top, 163,795 miles, standard transmission; 693-1547, ask for Rachael.

Board of Trustee Nominations Due Feb. 26

I

n accordance with Article IV, Section 5, of West Florida Electric Cooperative’s bylaws, WFEC has appointed a nominating committee to identify interested and qualified members to be candidates for the board of trustees in the co-op’s upcoming elections. WFEC’s members will elect trustees to represent the following districts: District 1: That part of Calhoun County served by the cooperative.

District 2: That part of Jackson County lying east of the Chipola River and between the north line of Calhoun County and the south line of Township 6 North.

District 3: That part of Jackson County lying east of Marshall Creek, north of the south line of Township 6 North.

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

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

547-3696 #RM0048955

Hill’s Tree Service

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

593-4455 Finch’s Welding Supply

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

To be eligible to serve as a trustee, a person must be a bonafide WFEC Oxygen • Acetylene • C02 • Argon 75/25 Rods, Tips, Wire member residing in the respective district and meet certain other Welding Accessories requirements set forth in WFEC’s bylaws. Desired qualifications include the We service all welding machines. ability to become bonded, the capability of receiving and sending electronic mail transmissions and successfully meeting all requirements to become a 850.768.3697 3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Credentialed Cooperative 850.768.3114 Director within 36 months. All candidates must agree to abide by Board Policy No. 126: Board Election Campaign Policy. Any WFEC member living in Districts 1, 2 or 3 and interested in running should contact a 200-Amp Power Pole committee member in the appropriate district. All completed documents $299.95 must be mailed or delivered to the Graceville office and submitted to 100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95 Susie Johnson or her designee by noon on February 26. The deadline for Delivery & Installation Available submitting nominations by petition is also February 26.

Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

FREE

The following are the names and telephone numbers of the nominating committee members:

Bamboo, free, will dig up & leave area in manicured condition; 510-2176, Chuck.

1970 Monte Carlo front bumper, or trade 1971 bumper; 547-0448.

House, to be torn down & cleaned up, built in 1940s, free; 557-9391.

Glen Scott

Stump Grinding Best Service

District #1 Newell Cheesborough 850-209-5192

District #2 G.S. Johnson 850-592-8412

Lance Clemons 850-643-6972

Kimberly Jackson 850-573-1920

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

1001 USES Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

850-526-3797

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105

E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS IN D IL U B

Marianna, Florida

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

District #3 Angenette Jordan 850-569-2289

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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FLASHES

Real Estate

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.

Jim Roberts Realty

CURRENT LIGHT

Middlebrooks Contractors, Inc. Serving the Area for Over 60 Years

Buying or Selling Rex A. Tyus

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 69, NO 2

Rent-All • We have everything you need!

Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc. Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair

Since 1974

850-557-0212

Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation

LR Performance Horses Sneads, FL & Franklin, TN

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

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

Randy

Joe E.

American Quarter Horse Breeder Visit our website: LRperformancehorses.com

Call Chad Roland • 850-557-1553

Everything You Need, For Anything You Need To Do. Kubota’s full line of hardworking equipment has a proven reputation for high-quality engineering, versatility, power and reliability.

RTV-X Series

Tracey R. Kent Realtor/Property Manager

Southern Way Realty, Inc.

David

John

TATUM

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

District 1

District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

www.KubotaUSA.com ©Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2018

ST!”

John C.

PATRICK

ALFORD

Saving begins with a wellmaintained heating and cooling system. Change air filters monthly and check for obstructions around your outdoor compressor unit.

Residential • Commercial

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

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

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

A. C.

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

MILES

OWENS

Frank E.

Myron

BONDURANT

HUDSON

Attorney

District 9

Ty

PEEL

Executive VP/CEO

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Brent Hall 850.718.7314

# CBC1260614 • # CCC1330769 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service Serving Northwest Florida!

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

24 Hour Emergency Response CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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.*

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

C&C CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING

RESIDENTIAL ROOFING SPECIALISTS Serving the Florida Panhandle and Southern Alabama Specializing in residential and commercial roofing projects • Shingle Roofing • All Types of Metal Roofing • Roofing Repairs • All Types of Flat Roofs CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATES

License #’s FL #CCC1327331 • AL # S-44779

Chipley (850) 415-1320 Greenwood (850) 594-4151 Malone (850) 569-2264 Marianna (850) 526-4331 or (850) 482-4029 Sneads (850) 593-1183

Blountstown (850) 674-5900

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

FEBRUARY North of Alford & South of Bonifay

850-547-1001 690 E. Hwy. 90 Bonifay, FL 32425

People's South Bank Payment Locations:

LET’S POWER SAVINGS

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC

District 3

District 2

SSV Series

(850) 526-2257

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

Grand L Series

5003 Highway 90 Marianna, Florida 32446

850-326-7463 (cell)

ADAMS

L Series

Panhandle Tractor

District 7 / Vice President

District 8 / President

Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured

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

Old foundation bloodlines with a little of the newer cow bloodlines mixed in.

Good foot and bone and gentle enough for the whole family to ride.

BUSH

RONE

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Dirt • Rock • Culverts

Working Cattle Ranch

WFEC Board of Directors

WFEC Remote Pay Locations

Locally Owned & Operated

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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FLASHES CURRENT LIGHT

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Together, We Can Do So Much Pages 10-11

A Cut Above TREE SERVICE LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

benalbrightwindowtint.com

****** NOTICE ***** The March issue of the Current Light Flashes may be mailed later than usual due to bylaw requirements for WFEC’s annual meeting.

• Tree Removal • Chipper • 15 Ton Crane • Aerial Truck • Pruning & Trimming • Bobcat Work • Hazardous Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Stump Grinding FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

BUS: (850) 415-1217 • CELL: (850) 573-1270

Cover: This photo illustrates the epitome of teamwork and what can be accomplished together. WFEC linemen, Josh Smith & Terrell Culbreth paddle a boat out to assist lineman, Kevin Nelson (climbing pole) with repairs during Hurricane Michael.

Hybrid Barn Kits Available!

Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.

6x8 - $269 8x10 - $379 10x10 - $499 12x14 - $629 Many more sizes to choose from!

Community Calendar

...pgs. 15-16

Local Classifieds

...pgs. 17-18

Treated Swings in Stock!

850-547-9354

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

405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL

...pg. 3

Behind the Scenes of the Storm’s ... pg. 13 Aftermath

Deck Kits!

www.panhandlesalvage.com

Board of Trustee Nominations Due Feb. 26

Over 200 Damaged Transformers ...pg. 5 Collected Engineered Buildings Available!

Fire Pit $219

INSIDE ...

*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*

ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

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