January 2017

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

ISSUE JANUARY 2017

Co-op Demonstrates Spirit of Giving

VOL

67, NO 1

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

(page 10-11)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

WFEC Celebrating 80 Years

...pg. 3

New Year, Fresh Start

...pg. 5-6

WFEC Has Freezers to Suit Your Needs ...pg. 14 Local Classifieds

F U L LY I N S U R E D • TREE REMOVAL • CHIPPER • 15 TON CRANE • PRUNING & TRIMMING • AERIAL TRUCK

• F R E E E S T I M AT E S

A Cut Above

TREE SERVICE

• BOBCAT WORK • HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL • STUMP REMOVAL • STUMP GRINDING

LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

BUS: (850)415-1217

CELL: (850)573-1270

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

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

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

www.hwy77bingo.com

...pgs. 3-16

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E&S Home Remodeling Over 30 years experience

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 67, NO 1

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, Fla.

Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates

Home: 850-547-1315 Cell: 267-346-1011

Surplus & Salvage of Chipley (850) 638-7353

1600 Hwy. 90 • Chipley, FL 32428 Pole Barn Kits

WFEC Board of Directors

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

16x36 - $1,499 24x24 - $1,799 24x36 - $2,199 24x48 - $2,699 24x60 - $3,099 32x36 - $2,699 32x48 - $3,399 32x60 - $4,099

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

Metal Roofing (Panels Cut to Length) Galvalume: $1.35/ft

Painted: $1.89/ft

John C.

Myron

PATRICK

HUDSON

District 3 / Vice President

District 9 / President

Joe E.

Check us out online!

1068 Main Street • Chipley

25888 SR 73NW, Altha, FL

(850) 762-3221 Featuring: LS Tractors

Hydrostatic Steering • 20HP to 97HP • Residential • Agriculture • Commercial

FREE

www.brownfh.net

(850) 638-4010

Owner: Don Brown L.F.D. Ryan Brown L.F.D. Brandon Wilkes L.F.D.

Before, During & After...

We’ll be there in your time of need with the experience and compassion you deserve.

Front Loader w/Tractor Purchase Any Size!!

Traditional Services Pre-Planning Services

Other LS Implements Available

Serving the families in Chipley and the surrounding area since 1966.

ST!”

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

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

Residential • Commercial

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

Over 21 Years Professional Experience

Purchase this size ad for ONLY $75/month. Reach over 21,000 local residences.

COLOR ads catch more attention!!!

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

Sidney Hall 850.569.2021 850.526.8441

5 Years Labor Warranty • Licensed & Insured

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

(850) 263-3231

Ellis

RONE

NICHOLS

District 8 / Secretary-Treasurer

District 1

Chipley Office: (850) 638-6043 Marianna Office: (850) 482-9127

GAL

Guardian ad Litem

John

Eugene

6” Seamless Gutters Call for Estimates

(850) 693-4127 customgutterworks.com

ADAMS

ALFORD

District 4

District 2

A. C.

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

OWENS

MILES

Great American Bingo Featuring a Large, Comfortable Smoking Area & a True Non-Smoking Room!

Open 7 Days

Frank E.

Randy

BONDURANT

BUSH

Attorney

District 7

Russell

DUNAWAY

Executive VP/CEO

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Brown Funeral Home

Master’s Farm Supply

497 St. John’s Road Bonifay, FL 32425

Nightly Sessions & 25¢ Games

850.547.0111 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

Attention Members:

Purchase this size ad for ONLY $100/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

COLOR ads catch more attention!!!

(850) 263-3231

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

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

24x36x10 • Installed $3,295 Add $250 for color Fall

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

Special!

www.backwoodsbuildings.net

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

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

8 5 0 - 6 7 6 - 4 9 0 3 • 1 24 0 S o u t h B l v d . C h i p l e y , F L ISSUE JANUARY 2017

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

JANUARY Bascom 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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On This Day 1937 (cont.)

Jan. 20: First U.S. Presidential Inauguration Day held on January 20, (previously March 4).

Jan. 25: First broadcast of "Guiding Light" on NBC radio.

Feb. 5: First Charlie Chaplin talkie, "Modern Times," released.

(To be continued next month.)

Bush Paint & Supply

Community Calendar (cont.)

Farm Credit of Northwest Florida 2017 AgVocator Scholarship Deadline: Monday, February 13 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 school senior planning on attending college and in good academic 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 be received by Feb. 13, 2017. Applications are available online at www.farmcredit-fl.com. Completed applications should be mailed to: Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Scholarship Program, 3323 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Call 718.7906 for more information.

Senior Singles Event Last Friday of each month; 6:00 p.m.

Eastside Baptist Church For more information, 850-272-6611.

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

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

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.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501 SURVEYOR

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

(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

WFEC Celebrating 80 Years of CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Empowering Members

C

an you imagine life without electricity and the conveniences it affords us? I bet most of you can’t, and neither can I. But, rural residents in the early 1930s not only imagined it, they lived it.

That is, until President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Rural Electrification Administration in 1935. Executive Order 7037, part of Roosevelt’s New Deal, was the beginning of many electric cooperatives across the nation, like West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC).

A group of local farmers and Jackson County residents formed WFEC in December 1937, filing its Articles of Incorporation on December 11, 1937 and holding its first meeting of incorporators and members on December 21, 1937. At this meeting, applications for membership in the cooperative were approved and bylaws were adopted. A president, A.J. Crutchfield was elected and other officers were also selected.

This year, WFEC will celebrate 80 years of empowering its members.

Do you remember when electricity was brought to your home for the very first time? How life was before that? How electricity changed things? We want to hear from you! 30366003 Contact Candace Croft at ccroft@westflorida.coop and you may see your story in an upcoming issue of this newsletter.

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

southeasternsurveying.com

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE JANUARY 2017

Animals/Livestock Registered SimAngus bull, born 11-29-15, excellent EPDs (calving ease); 594-7626.

Flight condition Bobwhite quail, ready for hunting; 326-3016.

Game birds, pheasant, chucker, bobwhite quail; German short-haired pointer puppies; 693-5001.

Beautiful Bobwhite quail, flight conditioned; 849-7494, 768-0479, or 956-2963 leave a message.

Adams Tree Service, llc

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 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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Appliances Whirlpool electric dryer, white, good condition, $100; 527-5440.

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

Nintendo Wii U and games, $100; 956-2206.

Home/Farm Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 rolls; 258-0020.

Hay, barn kept, 150 5’ rolls, $30 per roll; 360-5018.

Hay, Tifton #9 Bahia, 5x5 rolls, $30, you pick up NE Jackson County near Lovedale/ Paramore communities; 592-4740.

Branching Out Tree Care Hazardous Tree Removal

Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming

“Quality work at a fair price!”

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Jeremy Hill

850-326-0266

Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161

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

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

547-3696

(850) 638-2611

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

Jackson Farm Well Services

#RM0048955

Electronics

Art’s Home Services

Centipede Seed

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

Patrick Jackson

Est. 1980

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

Brock’s Equipment Service

Gate-Way Security Systems

Cottondale • (850) 579-4863 Cell • (850) 573-1863

Excavator, Dozer & Dump Truck Service Land Clearing, Pond Building, Demolition, Site Preparation, Ditch Work, Tree & Debris Removal, Sand & Top Soil Sunny South Properties 4630 Hwy 90 Marianna, FL 32446 850.209.8039 • Fax: 850.482.7378 debbieroneysmith@embarqmail.com

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor working the Panhandle of Florida

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

Residential or farm applications available.

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

Morris Earnest 850.849.6199 LiftMaster • GTO • Mighty Mule For more information please visit- www.a1-gates.com

Clark’s Well Drilling & Pump Repair 850.592.5451 or 850.482.1669 Give us a call for all your well drilling & pump repair needs

Celebrating Our 10th Year Serving All Your Seamless Gutter Needs

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

FREE ESTIMATES (850) 209-5757 Licensed & Insured

License #RC29027142 & License #RB29003143

J&J Neel Construction, Inc.

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Community Calendar Rock the Crock Slow-Cooker Class Thursday, January 12; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Sand Hills Baptist Church, 6758 Hwy. 77, Chipley (Bay County line) Learn delicious, nutritious meal ideas using your slow cooker to save time and money. Registration fee is $5 and includes course materials.

Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Extension Office, 638.6265 or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547.1108. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact 638.6265 (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 1.800.955.8771) at least five working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request.

DIY Personal Care Products Class Tuesday, January 17; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Eastside Baptist Church, 3385 Roche Avenue, Vernon Concerned about irritants in your personal care products? Strong fragrances in commercial products too overpowering for you? Looking to save money on bath & beauty products? Come join us to learn about health & beauty aids you can make at home. We’ll cover how to make your own hair care products, deodorants, lip balms, skin care products, and other items. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Extension Office, 638.6265 or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547.1108.

8th Annual Bridal Expo Sunday, February 5; 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center The Chipley Woman’s Club will present this 8th annual event featuring booths from vendors of all services related to weddings and other social gatherings. Caterers will serve samples of their delicious treats to all who attend. Brides will receive door prizes. Admission is free. To reserve a booth or for more information, call 850.260.5896.

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 JANUARY 2017

On This Day 1937 As WFEC prepares to celebrate its 80th Anniversary this year, we thought it would be fun to share some facts & interesting information about the year we were incorporated.

Look for more info like this in upcoming issues.

Jan. 1: Third Orange Bowl is played and #14 Duquesne beats Mississippi State, 13-12.

Jan. 19: Cy Young, Tris Speaker & Nap Lajorie elected to Baseball Hall of Fame. Also, on this day millionaire, Howard Hughes, sets transcontinental air record (7h28m25s).

McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

CLF Free Ad 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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FREE Large greenhouse, you take down, in fair shape; 526-5107.

Crosstie fence posts, suitable for flower beds or driveways; 956-2940.

LOST/FOUND Lost dog, reward if found, male, white and gray miniature Poodle, 3-years-old, last seen on Hwy 167/Fairview Rd. missing since 11/14/16; 387-3011.

Mobile Home Power Pole 100 amp $19995 200 amp $29995

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

Great Rate Tree Service, LLC Tree Removal - Pruning - Stump Grinding - Tractor Work Bush Hogging - Driveways - Dirtwork

“Professional Service Reasonably Priced” Adam Williams, Owner/Operator

(850) 768-1734 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates www.facebook.com/GreatratetreeServiceLLC

New Year, Fresh Start

Home/Farm (cont.)

A

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

s the New Year begins, it’s a time to start fresh. Have you considered that this time of year would be a great time to update all of your account information? Not just with West Florida Electric, but with any company with which you do business?

Most of us never consider the importance of updating our information, but it is very important! Especially with your electric cooperative. Why? Because we use your telephone number to identify your account and location when there are outages. Have you called and our automated system answered? When the automated system answers your call, it’s because we are experiencing an extremely high volume due to an outage.

60153003 The first thing our system does is try to recognize your phone number and link it to an account and location. This helps us with our restoration efforts. If the automated system does answer, and you are calling from a different number than is listed on your account, the system won’t recognize your location. This could delay your power restoration during a storm. You don’t want that to happen and neither do we, so please make sure all of your account information is completely up-to-date.

Another great reason to make sure your information is updated is for security purposes. Each time a member sets up a new account, the last four digits of the social security number listed on the account are verified. The correct mailing address and a good phone number are also needed when setting up new service or requesting a change or addition to the services the cooperative is providing.

Safety is another very important reason the information on your account needs to be correct. Having accurate information on file at the

Coastal mix hay, fertilized, and barn stored; 956-2367.

Miscellaneous Four 20x8.5 6-lug chrome wheels, w/ 4-275x55 tires; 569-2281.

200 Amp breaker with pole, $165; 209-0352.

Need Your Account Balance?

BANKING

TOOLKIT

We’ve got all the right tools to help your business run efficiently.

How can we help you grow? www.ffsb.com PAGE 16

Pensacola Bahia hay, 5x4 rolls, net wrapped, barn stored, $35/roll, 10 or more $30/ roll, SW Washington County; 785-6345.

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Up-to-date account information is critical in expediting power restoration after storms hit ISSUE JANUARY 2017

Call 1.855.MYWFECA (1.855.699.3322) to get it!

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Miscellaneous (cont.)

WWII Mosin Nagant, with muzzle brake and scope bracket, 200 rounds of ammo, $500; 209-8449.

Charcoal smoker, $45; 263-6841.

Two stainless milk tanks, DeLaval 1,500 gallon and 500 gallon; low line system available, make an offer; 557-7958.

Jazzy elite power wheel chair, almost new, $800; 703-4031.

Golden Technology Capri lift chair, model PR200, very good condition, $600; 849-3193.

Multiple Listings 1.3 acre lot in Compass Lake, $6,000 OBO; antique Adler sewing machine, $300 OBO; 209-4695.

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

Purchase this ad for ONLY $42.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231 PAGE 6

WANTED

co-op is crucial if a hazardous situation occurs. This is especially important if the location is a vacation home, campsite or if the member lives out of town.

It’s really quite easy to make sure your account information is updated – sometimes, as simple as picking up the phone. You can call any district office to make simple changes like updating your phone number or address.

You can also update your information on our website. Here’s how: Visit www.westflorida.coop and look for the “Manage Your Account” field.

Use your username and password to log in – if this is the first time you are using this service, you must call the office to obtain a username and password. Once you have them, follow the prompts to enter the member portal. After logging in, click on the “My Account” tab and then select the “Account Profile” option and update any phone numbers associated with your account. You can also update your address and other info under this tab. 58672001 Our automated phone system is another quick way to make updates.

Call 1.855.MYWFECA (1.855.699.3322) and select option #4 to update or change your phone number or speak with a member services representative next time you are in the office and have them assist you with making any changes to your account information.

Call now to purchase this size ad for ONLY $84.00/ month. Reach over 21,000 local residences.

(850) 263-3231 100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95

Commercial & Residential Use • 15 ton 107 ft. boom

Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Contact Rick at 526-2183 or Anthony Register at 547-5600 Toll Free (888) 593-3415 Day or Night

Shed that can be used for chicken house; 535-2553.

5003 Highway 90 Marianna, Florida 32446 (850) 526-2257

TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way

Delivery & Installation Available

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

Looking for pasture land, for lease in Bonifay or Bethlehem area, 100 acres or more; 234-7070.

Panhandle Tractor

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

200-Amp Power Pole $269.95

Gas, oil, automotive, livestock, or any other related signs; gas pumps; oil cans, etc.; 209-2012.

Lic# RM0048955

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

A & W Excavations Owner/Operator: Wesley Griffin

Land Clearing • Stump Removal • Pond Digging • Dirt Work • Driveways • Demolitions • Tree Removal

Graceville Goat, Sheep, Chicken Auction, LLC

Every Thursday: 5 PM - until Miscellaneous & Animals

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

Buyers & Sellers Welcome #AB3552

850.557.1966 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

USDA Inspected Plant Custom Kill We Also Process Deer & Wild Hogs & Sell Retail Meat

• No Buyer Premiums • Open to Public

Insured • Free Estimates

Westville Meat Market & Processing

Open Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM

850-548-1201 ISSUE JANUARY 2017

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

Motor home; 579-8867.

Horses, ponies, mules; 592-2494.

Seeking experienced, trustworthy caregiver to help with light housekeeping, meal prep, grocery shopping, errands, etc., 3+ days/week, salary negotiable; 766-5889.

Glen Scott

S t u mp G r i n d i n g Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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HUNTER'S SPECIAL!!!

Just in time for the height of hunting season....

10% OFF

All Freezers

WFEC has Freezers to Suit Your Needs

N

ot quite sure what you should do with that upcoming tax return?

Are you in the market for a new appliance? You can save money and energy by choosing to upgrade your appliances to more energy efficient models.

WFEC has a complete supply of GE and Frigidaire freezers and other appliances to suit your needs. Why are we focusing on freezers? Well, the older the freezer, the higher your bills. An estimated 35 million freezers are currently in use in the United States, according to the website, www.energystar.gov. 94370001 Did you know that appliances account for a large percentage of your household’s energy costs? Water heating, laundry and pool pumps top the list, but refrigerators/freezers come in as the fourth highest consumer of electricity in your home.

And, over 16 million of those freezers are more than 10-years-old, costing consumers $975 million per year on their energy bills. Replacing your 15-year-old freezer with one that has earned the ENERGY STAR could save you $165 over the next five years.

Purchasing a new freezer from West Florida Electric is easy! Simply contact one of our offices and ask about our inventory. Financing is available and payments can be added to any WFEC members’ monthly statement with credit approval.

Just tell us to Add it to your bill!

Fred O’Neal II

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

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

Southern Paving Mark Kriser, Owner

Make Your Life a Little Smoother

(850) 527-1964 Paving • Driveways • Parking Lots Asphault Repairs Markkriser@yahoo.com

Armondi Roofing, LLC Re-roof Specialist

Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs

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

Licensed & Insured #CCC1330359

and

Septic

850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS BUILDIN

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

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

Hill’s Tree Service

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

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406

593-4455 PAGE 14

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

Free Estimates

Now through February 28! (with approval)

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

5 Year Workmanship Warranty

Davis

Financing available

Oxygen • Acetylene • C02 • Argon 75/25 Rods, Tips, Wire Welding Accessories We service all welding machines.

New Roofs & All Types of Repairs

(850) 547-2934

Make One Easy Payment

Finch’s Welding Supply

State Certified CFC1425994 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE JANUARY 2017

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Riding lawn mower, $1,200; framed deer picture, $50; BB gun, $30; 263-2869.

Square bale “annual” peanut hay; round rolls Bahia grass hay; grain fed beef; 263-3427.

2005 Ram SLT Quad Cab, 5.7 Hemi, all power, tow package, 93k miles, diamond plated tool box, rails, one owner, $12,995; Heritage 30AR Shingles, 3 squares, $200; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

Want a tiny house? 8’x23’ RV trailer frame, $800; Power Rider exerciser, good shape, like new, $100; 535-2979.

Lift chair, $400; gold love seat, $50; chest and dresser, $75; 3-wheel walker, $50; 547-4114.

Three-horse slant trailer; gentle pony; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; tack; three coon dogs; dog boxes; Soloflex exercise machine; 592-2494.

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

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Multiple Listings (cont.)

Sofa bed, $25; large TV box & antenna, $15; grill with tank, $25; 638-9456.

Real Estate Lakefront 2BR/2BA, metal roof, electric, sewer, well, all new, fenced, landscaped, carports, shed, pier, paved road, $135,900; 813-205-7740.

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

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

Office:

850-263-8064

nd Sa

CURRY FARMS

• Cell:

850-573-1229 Cla

Dozer & Excavation Work

y

Westville, Florida (New Hope)

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

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

Johnson’s

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

Purchase this ad for ONLY $56.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231

How Americans Use Energy

Vehicles

T

2010 GMC Acadia, silver, 94,000 miles, fully loaded, excellent condition, $14,000; 326-3961.

he latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that appliances and electronics account for the largest amount of electricity consumption in American homes. According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the average household owns 24 consumer electronics products. ENERGY STAR-certified audio/video equipment is up to 50 percent more efficient than conventional models.

The graphic below is based on a recent study on the national electric usage.

How Americans Use Electricity The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that appliances & electronics account for the largest amount of electricity consumption in American homes.

Farrier Service

2009 Honda Recon, good condition, $1,500 OBO; 557-5240.

Reliable, Professional Horseshoeing

Dewey Johnson

20%

(863) 529-5614

Heating/Cooling Corrective Shoeing & Trims

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290

60%

Appliances & Electronics

9%

Water Heating

Most Insurances Accepted

11%

New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

Lighting

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding New & Emergency Patients Welcome

Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2015 Annual Energy Outlook. *U.S. residential sector electricity by major end uses.

1410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290 PAGE 8

FSU tailgate special, garnet color, 1979 Ford Ranchero LTD II 500, runs perfect, immaculate condition, 44,600 original miles, 302, V8; $6,900; 482-8333 or 573-8894.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE JANUARY 2017

In the market for a new electric appliance?

WFEC has GE & HotPoint products!

Monitor Your Usage Call 1.855.MYWFECA (1.855.699.3322)

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 13

Real Estate (cont.)

Thinking about selling your home & land, but don’t know how to price it professionally!!!

Sunny South Properties Marianna, FL 32446

Blountstown commercial acre, with 2 buildings, $7,500; 941-429-9212.

10 acres, cleared farm land, State Road 273, $28,500; 263-7766 or 272-7155.

Recreational Vehicles

Together We Can Stay Safe

Submitted by: Lynn Gosnell

Roofing Specialist Teresa’s Cleaning Service C&C Construction of Northwest Florida, LLC

Servicing Northwest Florida & Lower Alabama We specialize in residential & commercial roofing projects.

We do new construction, replacement, and repairs for home & business. We do flat, shingle & metal roofs.

Call today for your free quote:

(850) 547-1001

AL: S-44779

JERKINS

INCORPORATED

A Ready Mix Concrete & Aggregate Supply Company Locally owned & operated since 1946

Homes & Offices

Licensed & Insured

“Add some sparkle to your space.”

850.768.4155

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

Licensed & Insured gibbsconcrete.com

850-547-3651 (850) 557-0753 312 West Pennsylvania Avenue • Bonifay, FL 32425

OLEN BARFIELD

Clean Sweep Maid Service

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

Martha Riddle, Owner/operator

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

638-7105

“We work hard, so you can enjoy life!”

Open Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM & Saturday 8AM-12PM

334-441-6836

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

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

Over 20 years experience

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.

PAGE 12

“We Work to please YOU”

(850) 307-4449

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pour melted butter into an undressed 13"x9" (3 quart) baking dish. Separate both cans of dough into 16 rolls & set icing aside. Cut each roll into 8 pieces and place them over the butter in the baking dish. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, cinnamon, vanilla & salt until well-blended. Gently pour mixture over the rolls & sprinkle with pecans. Drizzle with the syrup. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile, remove covers from icing and microwave on medium (50% power) for 10-15 seconds or until drizzling consistency. Drizzle the icing over the top of the casserole & sprinkle with powdered sugar. Spoon syrup from dish over individual servings. Service with additional syrup, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

2 acres, ready to build, level, lots of oak trees, country setting, near Bezzell Pond, Chattahoochee and Lake Seminole, $12,900; 557-3080.

1.855.MYWFECA

638-9355 or 638-7739 www.brownpumprepair.com

(1.855.699.3322) to make a payment!

Call

Pump Repair

General Contractor’s License #CBC1256015 Email: touchtonsbarnsandsheds@yahoo.com

v v v v v v

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

New Septic Installations 24/7 Pumping Services Septic Inspections Septic Repair Dirt Hauling Site Prep

“Your turnkey septic company”

850.674.1000

Home: (850) 535-1121 Office: (850) 535-9952 Cell: (850) 260-2204

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

11 3/4 acres, wooded, old house, 400 feet road frontage on Highway 2 in Bascom, near the river, new well, owner financing, $50,000; 340-0603.

Brown

What’s in YOUR Water?

Owner

10 acres in Clarksville, cleared home site with power, small stream, and food plot, 2 miles from Chipola River, property on well-maintained county road off of FL SR 20; 237-1739 or 334-726-7619.

Ingredients: 1/4 cup melted butter 2 (12.4 oz.) refrigerated "Cinnabon" cinamon rolls w/icing 6 eggs 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup maple syrup (better to just drizzle some & not use the whole cup) powdered sugar maple syrup

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service John White

Real Estate (cont.)

French Toast Casserole

(CMA)

Call Cecil L. Powell, REALTOR® 850-718-8166 (cell) 850-526-2891 (office) Cecillpowell@gmail.com

FL: CCC1327331

2012 30 foot 5th wheel Cougar, 1-year warranty, extras, plus free 16k 5th wheel free with purchase, $22,500; 373-6526.

FREE HOME EVALUATIONS

Whitewater Environmental ISSUE JANUARY 2017

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 9

Co-op Demonstrates Spirit of Giving

A

s a co-op, West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) abides by the Seven Cooperative Principles – one of which is commitment to community. What better time than during the holiday season to do what we can to demonstrate our continued commitment to the communities we serve?

Each year, WFEC hosts a Christmas party and awards banquet for its employees and their families. During this event the past several years, our co-op family has collected canned goods or toys for local organizations. This year, cooperative employees and their families collected two overflowing boxes full of donations for the local Toys for Tots organization. 42629005 “Commitment to community has become more than just a core value of Touchstone Energy Co-ops and one of the cooperative business model principals at West Florida Electric. When planning this year’s company Christmas party and awards banquet it wasn’t a matter of whether or not we should incorporate a way for our employees to demonstrate a spirit of giving, but how to do so - a food drive, a toy drive or collecting blankets or jackets for kids?

Having worked with the employees of West Florida Electric for the past 29 years, I can say with confidence that they are much more excited about giving than receiving. They are always more than willing to give of themselves whether it is a community blood drive, a fundraiser for a charitable organization, coworker or member of the community battling cancer or other difficult life changing circumstances,” said Mullen.

“I would like to say, personally, that they may not have given gold, frankincense or myrrh but the spirit behind the giving made this Christmas special to me. Thank you to all of our employees and their families,” he continued.

Our employees and their families also enjoyed visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and children wrote letters to Santa telling him what they wished for this Christmas during the event.

Since this is the only time of year that our employees are all able to gather together in one room, the co-op uses this opportunity to present awards and recognize those individual employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. The awards presented during the event include service anniversary awards, outstanding service awards and of course, our employee of the year award.

This year, Shane Rustin, a journeyman line worker in the Graceville district was named 2016 West Florida Electric Cooperative’s Employee of the Year by his peers at the event held December 8. Rustin was chosen to receive this award by his co-workers because he best exemplifies the following traits: personality, punctuality, safety habits, team work, flexibility and outstanding performance on the job. 60012003 As a journeyman line worker, Rustin works on a construction crew that maintains the cooperative’s distribution system. His duties include building new electric services, performing work and maintenance on the cooperative’s power lines, often after hours, troubleshooting and working on energized power lines, when needed.

Rustin started his career at WFEC in 1987 in the warehouse, washing trucks and performing other duties while he was still in high school. He was hired as a utility worker in the warehouse in 1989. He and his wife, Marie have been married since 2012 and have seven children together: Cody Rustin, 20; Kasey Rustin Spence, 27; Austin Peters, 18; Ann Marie Peters, 17; Abbie Peters, 14; Kaden Spence, 6 and Kyle Spence, 3. In his limited spare Will Melton (left) is congratulated by Ty Peel Tony Howard (above) was selected by his peers as time, Rustin likes to hunt, fish, spend (right), VP of Engineering & Operations on his the Bonifay district's outstanding time camping and on the water. outstanding service award service award recipient “It was a great honor to be selected as Employee of the Year by my co-workers,” said Rustin.

Will Melton, a line crew leader, from the Sneads district, Tony Howard, journeyman line worker, from the Bonifay district and Martha Benton, Supervisor, Purchasing, from the Graceville district were each honored with Outstanding Service Awards.

Dalton Pettis, a contract worker on the right-of-way crew was also recognized as the WFEC Contract Employee of the Year.

Shane Rustin (left) is congratulated on being selected WFEC Employee of the Year by his peers

by Ty Peel (right) VP of Engineering & Operations

Cover photo: Braelynn & Bryce Golden with Santa

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE JANUARY 2017

Martha Benton (left) is congratulated by Ty Peel (right), VP of Engineering & Operations on her outstanding service award

Dalton Pettis (above) was selected as the WFEC Contract Employee of the Year in December 2016

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 11

Real Estate (cont.)

Thinking about selling your home & land, but don’t know how to price it professionally!!!

Sunny South Properties Marianna, FL 32446

Blountstown commercial acre, with 2 buildings, $7,500; 941-429-9212.

10 acres, cleared farm land, State Road 273, $28,500; 263-7766 or 272-7155.

Recreational Vehicles

Together We Can Stay Safe

Submitted by: Lynn Gosnell

Roofing Specialist Teresa’s Cleaning Service C&C Construction of Northwest Florida, LLC

Servicing Northwest Florida & Lower Alabama We specialize in residential & commercial roofing projects.

We do new construction, replacement, and repairs for home & business. We do flat, shingle & metal roofs.

Call today for your free quote:

(850) 547-1001

AL: S-44779

JERKINS

INCORPORATED

A Ready Mix Concrete & Aggregate Supply Company Locally owned & operated since 1946

Homes & Offices

Licensed & Insured

“Add some sparkle to your space.”

850.768.4155

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

Licensed & Insured gibbsconcrete.com

850-547-3651 (850) 557-0753 312 West Pennsylvania Avenue • Bonifay, FL 32425

OLEN BARFIELD

Clean Sweep Maid Service

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

Martha Riddle, Owner/operator

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

638-7105

“We work hard, so you can enjoy life!”

Open Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM & Saturday 8AM-12PM

334-441-6836

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

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

Over 20 years experience

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.

PAGE 12

“We Work to please YOU”

(850) 307-4449

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pour melted butter into an undressed 13"x9" (3 quart) baking dish. Separate both cans of dough into 16 rolls & set icing aside. Cut each roll into 8 pieces and place them over the butter in the baking dish. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, cinnamon, vanilla & salt until well-blended. Gently pour mixture over the rolls & sprinkle with pecans. Drizzle with the syrup. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile, remove covers from icing and microwave on medium (50% power) for 10-15 seconds or until drizzling consistency. Drizzle the icing over the top of the casserole & sprinkle with powdered sugar. Spoon syrup from dish over individual servings. Service with additional syrup, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

2 acres, ready to build, level, lots of oak trees, country setting, near Bezzell Pond, Chattahoochee and Lake Seminole, $12,900; 557-3080.

1.855.MYWFECA

638-9355 or 638-7739 www.brownpumprepair.com

(1.855.699.3322) to make a payment!

Call

Pump Repair

General Contractor’s License #CBC1256015 Email: touchtonsbarnsandsheds@yahoo.com

v v v v v v

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

New Septic Installations 24/7 Pumping Services Septic Inspections Septic Repair Dirt Hauling Site Prep

“Your turnkey septic company”

850.674.1000

Home: (850) 535-1121 Office: (850) 535-9952 Cell: (850) 260-2204

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

11 3/4 acres, wooded, old house, 400 feet road frontage on Highway 2 in Bascom, near the river, new well, owner financing, $50,000; 340-0603.

Brown

What’s in YOUR Water?

Owner

10 acres in Clarksville, cleared home site with power, small stream, and food plot, 2 miles from Chipola River, property on well-maintained county road off of FL SR 20; 237-1739 or 334-726-7619.

Ingredients: 1/4 cup melted butter 2 (12.4 oz.) refrigerated "Cinnabon" cinamon rolls w/icing 6 eggs 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup maple syrup (better to just drizzle some & not use the whole cup) powdered sugar maple syrup

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service John White

Real Estate (cont.)

French Toast Casserole

(CMA)

Call Cecil L. Powell, REALTOR® 850-718-8166 (cell) 850-526-2891 (office) Cecillpowell@gmail.com

FL: CCC1327331

2012 30 foot 5th wheel Cougar, 1-year warranty, extras, plus free 16k 5th wheel free with purchase, $22,500; 373-6526.

FREE HOME EVALUATIONS

Whitewater Environmental ISSUE JANUARY 2017

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 9

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Sofa bed, $25; large TV box & antenna, $15; grill with tank, $25; 638-9456.

Real Estate Lakefront 2BR/2BA, metal roof, electric, sewer, well, all new, fenced, landscaped, carports, shed, pier, paved road, $135,900; 813-205-7740.

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

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

Office:

850-263-8064

nd Sa

CURRY FARMS

• Cell:

850-573-1229 Cla

Dozer & Excavation Work

y

Westville, Florida (New Hope)

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

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

Johnson’s

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

Purchase this ad for ONLY $56.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231

How Americans Use Energy

Vehicles

T

2010 GMC Acadia, silver, 94,000 miles, fully loaded, excellent condition, $14,000; 326-3961.

he latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that appliances and electronics account for the largest amount of electricity consumption in American homes. According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the average household owns 24 consumer electronics products. ENERGY STAR-certified audio/video equipment is up to 50 percent more efficient than conventional models.

The graphic below is based on a recent study on the national electric usage.

How Americans Use Electricity The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that appliances & electronics account for the largest amount of electricity consumption in American homes.

Farrier Service

2009 Honda Recon, good condition, $1,500 OBO; 557-5240.

Reliable, Professional Horseshoeing

Dewey Johnson

20%

(863) 529-5614

Heating/Cooling Corrective Shoeing & Trims

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290

60%

Appliances & Electronics

9%

Water Heating

Most Insurances Accepted

11%

New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

Lighting

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding New & Emergency Patients Welcome

Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2015 Annual Energy Outlook. *U.S. residential sector electricity by major end uses.

1410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290 PAGE 8

FSU tailgate special, garnet color, 1979 Ford Ranchero LTD II 500, runs perfect, immaculate condition, 44,600 original miles, 302, V8; $6,900; 482-8333 or 573-8894.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE JANUARY 2017

In the market for a new electric appliance?

WFEC has GE & HotPoint products!

Monitor Your Usage Call 1.855.MYWFECA (1.855.699.3322)

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 13

HUNTER'S SPECIAL!!!

Just in time for the height of hunting season....

10% OFF

All Freezers

WFEC has Freezers to Suit Your Needs

N

ot quite sure what you should do with that upcoming tax return?

Are you in the market for a new appliance? You can save money and energy by choosing to upgrade your appliances to more energy efficient models.

WFEC has a complete supply of GE and Frigidaire freezers and other appliances to suit your needs. Why are we focusing on freezers? Well, the older the freezer, the higher your bills. An estimated 35 million freezers are currently in use in the United States, according to the website, www.energystar.gov. 94370001 Did you know that appliances account for a large percentage of your household’s energy costs? Water heating, laundry and pool pumps top the list, but refrigerators/freezers come in as the fourth highest consumer of electricity in your home.

And, over 16 million of those freezers are more than 10-years-old, costing consumers $975 million per year on their energy bills. Replacing your 15-year-old freezer with one that has earned the ENERGY STAR could save you $165 over the next five years.

Purchasing a new freezer from West Florida Electric is easy! Simply contact one of our offices and ask about our inventory. Financing is available and payments can be added to any WFEC members’ monthly statement with credit approval.

Just tell us to Add it to your bill!

Fred O’Neal II

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

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

Southern Paving Mark Kriser, Owner

Make Your Life a Little Smoother

(850) 527-1964 Paving • Driveways • Parking Lots Asphault Repairs Markkriser@yahoo.com

Armondi Roofing, LLC Re-roof Specialist

Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs

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

Licensed & Insured #CCC1330359

and

Septic

850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS BUILDIN

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

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

Hill’s Tree Service

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

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406

593-4455 PAGE 14

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

Free Estimates

Now through February 28! (with approval)

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

5 Year Workmanship Warranty

Davis

Financing available

Oxygen • Acetylene • C02 • Argon 75/25 Rods, Tips, Wire Welding Accessories We service all welding machines.

New Roofs & All Types of Repairs

(850) 547-2934

Make One Easy Payment

Finch’s Welding Supply

State Certified CFC1425994 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE JANUARY 2017

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Riding lawn mower, $1,200; framed deer picture, $50; BB gun, $30; 263-2869.

Square bale “annual” peanut hay; round rolls Bahia grass hay; grain fed beef; 263-3427.

2005 Ram SLT Quad Cab, 5.7 Hemi, all power, tow package, 93k miles, diamond plated tool box, rails, one owner, $12,995; Heritage 30AR Shingles, 3 squares, $200; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

Want a tiny house? 8’x23’ RV trailer frame, $800; Power Rider exerciser, good shape, like new, $100; 535-2979.

Lift chair, $400; gold love seat, $50; chest and dresser, $75; 3-wheel walker, $50; 547-4114.

Three-horse slant trailer; gentle pony; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; tack; three coon dogs; dog boxes; Soloflex exercise machine; 592-2494.

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

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Miscellaneous (cont.)

WWII Mosin Nagant, with muzzle brake and scope bracket, 200 rounds of ammo, $500; 209-8449.

Charcoal smoker, $45; 263-6841.

Two stainless milk tanks, DeLaval 1,500 gallon and 500 gallon; low line system available, make an offer; 557-7958.

Jazzy elite power wheel chair, almost new, $800; 703-4031.

Golden Technology Capri lift chair, model PR200, very good condition, $600; 849-3193.

Multiple Listings 1.3 acre lot in Compass Lake, $6,000 OBO; antique Adler sewing machine, $300 OBO; 209-4695.

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

Purchase this ad for ONLY $42.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231 PAGE 6

WANTED

co-op is crucial if a hazardous situation occurs. This is especially important if the location is a vacation home, campsite or if the member lives out of town.

It’s really quite easy to make sure your account information is updated – sometimes, as simple as picking up the phone. You can call any district office to make simple changes like updating your phone number or address.

You can also update your information on our website. Here’s how: Visit www.westflorida.coop and look for the “Manage Your Account” field.

Use your username and password to log in – if this is the first time you are using this service, you must call the office to obtain a username and password. Once you have them, follow the prompts to enter the member portal. After logging in, click on the “My Account” tab and then select the “Account Profile” option and update any phone numbers associated with your account. You can also update your address and other info under this tab. 58672001 Our automated phone system is another quick way to make updates.

Call 1.855.MYWFECA (1.855.699.3322) and select option #4 to update or change your phone number or speak with a member services representative next time you are in the office and have them assist you with making any changes to your account information.

Call now to purchase this size ad for ONLY $84.00/ month. Reach over 21,000 local residences.

(850) 263-3231 100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95

Commercial & Residential Use • 15 ton 107 ft. boom

Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Contact Rick at 526-2183 or Anthony Register at 547-5600 Toll Free (888) 593-3415 Day or Night

Shed that can be used for chicken house; 535-2553.

5003 Highway 90 Marianna, Florida 32446 (850) 526-2257

TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way

Delivery & Installation Available

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

Looking for pasture land, for lease in Bonifay or Bethlehem area, 100 acres or more; 234-7070.

Panhandle Tractor

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

200-Amp Power Pole $269.95

Gas, oil, automotive, livestock, or any other related signs; gas pumps; oil cans, etc.; 209-2012.

Lic# RM0048955

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

A & W Excavations Owner/Operator: Wesley Griffin

Land Clearing • Stump Removal • Pond Digging • Dirt Work • Driveways • Demolitions • Tree Removal

Graceville Goat, Sheep, Chicken Auction, LLC

Every Thursday: 5 PM - until Miscellaneous & Animals

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

Buyers & Sellers Welcome #AB3552

850.557.1966 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

USDA Inspected Plant Custom Kill We Also Process Deer & Wild Hogs & Sell Retail Meat

• No Buyer Premiums • Open to Public

Insured • Free Estimates

Westville Meat Market & Processing

Open Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM

850-548-1201 ISSUE JANUARY 2017

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

Motor home; 579-8867.

Horses, ponies, mules; 592-2494.

Seeking experienced, trustworthy caregiver to help with light housekeeping, meal prep, grocery shopping, errands, etc., 3+ days/week, salary negotiable; 766-5889.

Glen Scott

S t u mp G r i n d i n g Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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FREE Large greenhouse, you take down, in fair shape; 526-5107.

Crosstie fence posts, suitable for flower beds or driveways; 956-2940.

LOST/FOUND Lost dog, reward if found, male, white and gray miniature Poodle, 3-years-old, last seen on Hwy 167/Fairview Rd. missing since 11/14/16; 387-3011.

Mobile Home Power Pole 100 amp $19995 200 amp $29995

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

Great Rate Tree Service, LLC Tree Removal - Pruning - Stump Grinding - Tractor Work Bush Hogging - Driveways - Dirtwork

“Professional Service Reasonably Priced” Adam Williams, Owner/Operator

(850) 768-1734 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates www.facebook.com/GreatratetreeServiceLLC

New Year, Fresh Start

Home/Farm (cont.)

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

s the New Year begins, it’s a time to start fresh. Have you considered that this time of year would be a great time to update all of your account information? Not just with West Florida Electric, but with any company with which you do business?

Most of us never consider the importance of updating our information, but it is very important! Especially with your electric cooperative. Why? Because we use your telephone number to identify your account and location when there are outages. Have you called and our automated system answered? When the automated system answers your call, it’s because we are experiencing an extremely high volume due to an outage.

60153003 The first thing our system does is try to recognize your phone number and link it to an account and location. This helps us with our restoration efforts. If the automated system does answer, and you are calling from a different number than is listed on your account, the system won’t recognize your location. This could delay your power restoration during a storm. You don’t want that to happen and neither do we, so please make sure all of your account information is completely up-to-date.

Another great reason to make sure your information is updated is for security purposes. Each time a member sets up a new account, the last four digits of the social security number listed on the account are verified. The correct mailing address and a good phone number are also needed when setting up new service or requesting a change or addition to the services the cooperative is providing.

Safety is another very important reason the information on your account needs to be correct. Having accurate information on file at the

Coastal mix hay, fertilized, and barn stored; 956-2367.

Miscellaneous Four 20x8.5 6-lug chrome wheels, w/ 4-275x55 tires; 569-2281.

200 Amp breaker with pole, $165; 209-0352.

Need Your Account Balance?

BANKING

TOOLKIT

We’ve got all the right tools to help your business run efficiently.

How can we help you grow? www.ffsb.com PAGE 16

Pensacola Bahia hay, 5x4 rolls, net wrapped, barn stored, $35/roll, 10 or more $30/ roll, SW Washington County; 785-6345.

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Call 1.855.MYWFECA (1.855.699.3322) to get it!

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Appliances Whirlpool electric dryer, white, good condition, $100; 527-5440.

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

Nintendo Wii U and games, $100; 956-2206.

Home/Farm Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 rolls; 258-0020.

Hay, barn kept, 150 5’ rolls, $30 per roll; 360-5018.

Hay, Tifton #9 Bahia, 5x5 rolls, $30, you pick up NE Jackson County near Lovedale/ Paramore communities; 592-4740.

Branching Out Tree Care Hazardous Tree Removal

Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming

“Quality work at a fair price!”

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Jeremy Hill

850-326-0266

Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161

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

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

547-3696

(850) 638-2611

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

Jackson Farm Well Services

#RM0048955

Electronics

Art’s Home Services

Centipede Seed

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

Patrick Jackson

Est. 1980

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

Brock’s Equipment Service

Gate-Way Security Systems

Cottondale • (850) 579-4863 Cell • (850) 573-1863

Excavator, Dozer & Dump Truck Service Land Clearing, Pond Building, Demolition, Site Preparation, Ditch Work, Tree & Debris Removal, Sand & Top Soil Sunny South Properties 4630 Hwy 90 Marianna, FL 32446 850.209.8039 • Fax: 850.482.7378 debbieroneysmith@embarqmail.com

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor working the Panhandle of Florida

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

Residential or farm applications available.

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

Morris Earnest 850.849.6199 LiftMaster • GTO • Mighty Mule For more information please visit- www.a1-gates.com

Clark’s Well Drilling & Pump Repair 850.592.5451 or 850.482.1669 Give us a call for all your well drilling & pump repair needs

Celebrating Our 10th Year Serving All Your Seamless Gutter Needs

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

FREE ESTIMATES (850) 209-5757 Licensed & Insured

License #RC29027142 & License #RB29003143

J&J Neel Construction, Inc.

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Community Calendar Rock the Crock Slow-Cooker Class Thursday, January 12; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Sand Hills Baptist Church, 6758 Hwy. 77, Chipley (Bay County line) Learn delicious, nutritious meal ideas using your slow cooker to save time and money. Registration fee is $5 and includes course materials.

Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Extension Office, 638.6265 or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547.1108. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact 638.6265 (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 1.800.955.8771) at least five working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request.

DIY Personal Care Products Class Tuesday, January 17; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Eastside Baptist Church, 3385 Roche Avenue, Vernon Concerned about irritants in your personal care products? Strong fragrances in commercial products too overpowering for you? Looking to save money on bath & beauty products? Come join us to learn about health & beauty aids you can make at home. We’ll cover how to make your own hair care products, deodorants, lip balms, skin care products, and other items. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Extension Office, 638.6265 or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547.1108.

8th Annual Bridal Expo Sunday, February 5; 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center The Chipley Woman’s Club will present this 8th annual event featuring booths from vendors of all services related to weddings and other social gatherings. Caterers will serve samples of their delicious treats to all who attend. Brides will receive door prizes. Admission is free. To reserve a booth or for more information, call 850.260.5896.

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 JANUARY 2017

On This Day 1937 As WFEC prepares to celebrate its 80th Anniversary this year, we thought it would be fun to share some facts & interesting information about the year we were incorporated.

Look for more info like this in upcoming issues.

Jan. 1: Third Orange Bowl is played and #14 Duquesne beats Mississippi State, 13-12.

Jan. 19: Cy Young, Tris Speaker & Nap Lajorie elected to Baseball Hall of Fame. Also, on this day millionaire, Howard Hughes, sets transcontinental air record (7h28m25s).

McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

CLF Free Ad 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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On This Day 1937 (cont.)

Jan. 20: First U.S. Presidential Inauguration Day held on January 20, (previously March 4).

Jan. 25: First broadcast of "Guiding Light" on NBC radio.

Feb. 5: First Charlie Chaplin talkie, "Modern Times," released.

(To be continued next month.)

Bush Paint & Supply

Community Calendar (cont.)

Farm Credit of Northwest Florida 2017 AgVocator Scholarship Deadline: Monday, February 13 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 school senior planning on attending college and in good academic 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 be received by Feb. 13, 2017. Applications are available online at www.farmcredit-fl.com. Completed applications should be mailed to: Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Scholarship Program, 3323 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Call 718.7906 for more information.

Senior Singles Event Last Friday of each month; 6:00 p.m.

Eastside Baptist Church For more information, 850-272-6611.

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

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

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.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501 SURVEYOR

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

(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

WFEC Celebrating 80 Years of CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Empowering Members

C

an you imagine life without electricity and the conveniences it affords us? I bet most of you can’t, and neither can I. But, rural residents in the early 1930s not only imagined it, they lived it.

That is, until President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Rural Electrification Administration in 1935. Executive Order 7037, part of Roosevelt’s New Deal, was the beginning of many electric cooperatives across the nation, like West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC).

A group of local farmers and Jackson County residents formed WFEC in December 1937, filing its Articles of Incorporation on December 11, 1937 and holding its first meeting of incorporators and members on December 21, 1937. At this meeting, applications for membership in the cooperative were approved and bylaws were adopted. A president, A.J. Crutchfield was elected and other officers were also selected.

This year, WFEC will celebrate 80 years of empowering its members.

Do you remember when electricity was brought to your home for the very first time? How life was before that? How electricity changed things? We want to hear from you! 30366003 Contact Candace Croft at ccroft@westflorida.coop and you may see your story in an upcoming issue of this newsletter.

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

southeasternsurveying.com

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ISSUE JANUARY 2017

Animals/Livestock Registered SimAngus bull, born 11-29-15, excellent EPDs (calving ease); 594-7626.

Flight condition Bobwhite quail, ready for hunting; 326-3016.

Game birds, pheasant, chucker, bobwhite quail; German short-haired pointer puppies; 693-5001.

Beautiful Bobwhite quail, flight conditioned; 849-7494, 768-0479, or 956-2963 leave a message.

Adams Tree Service, llc

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 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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E&S Home Remodeling Over 30 years experience

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 67, NO 1

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, Fla.

Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates

Home: 850-547-1315 Cell: 267-346-1011

Surplus & Salvage of Chipley (850) 638-7353

1600 Hwy. 90 • Chipley, FL 32428 Pole Barn Kits

WFEC Board of Directors

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

16x36 - $1,499 24x24 - $1,799 24x36 - $2,199 24x48 - $2,699 24x60 - $3,099 32x36 - $2,699 32x48 - $3,399 32x60 - $4,099

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

Metal Roofing (Panels Cut to Length) Galvalume: $1.35/ft

Painted: $1.89/ft

John C.

Myron

PATRICK

HUDSON

District 3 / Vice President

District 9 / President

Joe E.

Check us out online!

1068 Main Street • Chipley

25888 SR 73NW, Altha, FL

(850) 762-3221 Featuring: LS Tractors

Hydrostatic Steering • 20HP to 97HP • Residential • Agriculture • Commercial

FREE

www.brownfh.net

(850) 638-4010

Owner: Don Brown L.F.D. Ryan Brown L.F.D. Brandon Wilkes L.F.D.

Before, During & After...

We’ll be there in your time of need with the experience and compassion you deserve.

Front Loader w/Tractor Purchase Any Size!!

Traditional Services Pre-Planning Services

Other LS Implements Available

Serving the families in Chipley and the surrounding area since 1966.

ST!”

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

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

Residential • Commercial

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

Over 21 Years Professional Experience

Purchase this size ad for ONLY $75/month. Reach over 21,000 local residences.

COLOR ads catch more attention!!!

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

Sidney Hall 850.569.2021 850.526.8441

5 Years Labor Warranty • Licensed & Insured

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

(850) 263-3231

Ellis

RONE

NICHOLS

District 8 / Secretary-Treasurer

District 1

Chipley Office: (850) 638-6043 Marianna Office: (850) 482-9127

GAL

Guardian ad Litem

John

Eugene

6” Seamless Gutters Call for Estimates

(850) 693-4127 customgutterworks.com

ADAMS

ALFORD

District 4

District 2

A. C.

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

OWENS

MILES

Great American Bingo Featuring a Large, Comfortable Smoking Area & a True Non-Smoking Room!

Open 7 Days

Frank E.

Randy

BONDURANT

BUSH

Attorney

District 7

Russell

DUNAWAY

Executive VP/CEO

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Brown Funeral Home

Master’s Farm Supply

497 St. John’s Road Bonifay, FL 32425

Nightly Sessions & 25¢ Games

850.547.0111 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

Attention Members:

Purchase this size ad for ONLY $100/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

COLOR ads catch more attention!!!

(850) 263-3231

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

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

24x36x10 • Installed $3,295 Add $250 for color Fall

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

Special!

www.backwoodsbuildings.net

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

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

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

ISSUE JANUARY 2017

Co-op Demonstrates Spirit of Giving

VOL

67, NO 1

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

(page 10-11)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

WFEC Celebrating 80 Years

...pg. 3

New Year, Fresh Start

...pg. 5-6

WFEC Has Freezers to Suit Your Needs ...pg. 14 Local Classifieds

F U L LY I N S U R E D • TREE REMOVAL • CHIPPER • 15 TON CRANE • PRUNING & TRIMMING • AERIAL TRUCK

• F R E E E S T I M AT E S

A Cut Above

TREE SERVICE

• BOBCAT WORK • HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL • STUMP REMOVAL • STUMP GRINDING

LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

BUS: (850)415-1217

CELL: (850)573-1270

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

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

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

www.hwy77bingo.com

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