January 2018

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

WFEC Celebrates 80 Years ISSUE JANUARY 2018

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

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68, NO 1

Pages 10-11

WFEC member, Robert Gatlin, looks over memorabilia at the Bonifay district office birthday celebration in December 2017.

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Fire pits • Irrigation Supplies • Fence Panels Landscaping Materials • Water Softener Supplies

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Treated Swings in Stock!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Remembering Ellis ...pgs. 3-4 Nichols Democracy is the Co-op Way

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Panhandle Lumber & Supply

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Co-op Honors Employees

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Local Classifieds

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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.

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Space Heater Safety Tips

Space heaters are a great way to warm specific rooms in your home without having to crank up the thermostat, but using space heaters doesn’t come without risk! Use the tips below to keep your home safe.

DO: Keep your space heater at a safe distance (at least 3 feet) from kids, pets and flammable items.

DO: Keep your space heater in low-moisture rooms.

DO: Plug your space heater directly into the wall outlet.

Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc. Ellis

John

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District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

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George Clayton

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Andy Hall 850.557.3368 Sidney Hall 850.569.2021 850.526.8441

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DON’T: Leave your space heater unattended.

Always unplug it before you leave the house or go to bed.

Russell

Executive VP/CEO

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DON’T: Place your space heater near curtains, clothing, furniture or bedding.

DON’T: Try to repair a broken space heater yourself.

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DON’T: Put your space heater in your bathroom. The moisture can damage the unit, which could cause it to malfunction.

ISSUE JANUARY 2018

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

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DO: Buy a unit with an automatic shutoff in case the unit tips over, or you forget to shut it off.

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

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Community Calendar (cont.)

FREE Small organ, very good condition, free to good home or church; 770-463-0328.

Farm Credit of Northwest Florida AgVocator Scholarship Deadline: February 12 by midnight Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering six $1,500 scholarships to high school students. Preference given to students pursuing LOST careers in Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture or Veterinary Medicine.

Scholarships awarded to applicants based on academic aptitude, vocational promise, personal attributes and leadership qualities. Applicants must House cat, small black, named be high school seniors planning to attend college and in good academic Nubby, if found please call or standing; complete a scholarship application; provide an official copy of text; 849-6285. their transcript; a resume of work history; activities, honors, volunteer efforts; an essay about how the applicant plans to use their chosen career THANK YOU 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. 12, 2018. Applications are available online at The Family of Orin Cutchins www.farmcredit-fl.com. Email completed applications and supporting would like to say thank you for the love and kindness we received materials to Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Scholarship Program – humanresources@farmcredit_fl.com.

during our loss. May God bless you all.

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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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Remembering Ellis Nichols

FOR SALE

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is favorite saying was, “Don’t pray for a lighter load just pray for stronger shoulders that you might bear that load.”

As we remember Ellis Nichols, longtime West Florida Electric board member, and reflect upon his life, it is clear that he embodied this philosophy. Sadly, Mr. Nichols died in November 2017.

He was born in Clarksville, Florida, on April 6, 1944, the youngest child of Walter and Chrystelle Nichols. He lived a joyous life, filled with love and many accomplishments. He was a graduate of Blountstown High School, Chipola Junior College and Florida State University.

As an adult, he became a pillar in the Carr-Clarksville community, serving in many different leadership capacities. He was a lifetime member of Poplar Head Baptist Church in Clarksville, Florida.

Coach Nichols served as an educator and a football coach for the Blountstown Tigers for the better part of forty years, impacting the lives of countless individuals during his tenure at Blountstown High School, Blountstown Elementary School, and Carr School. During his coaching career, he helped coach three state championship football teams at Blountstown High School and another to runner-up in the state championship.

He was appointed to serve on WFEC’s Board of Trustees in March 1997 to represent District 1. During his service on the board, he served in many capacities including as Past-President and Vice-President. He also represented WFEC on PowerSouth Energy Cooperative’s board in a variety of ways over the years including on their Executive Committee, Engineering & Operations Committee and the Marketing & Economic Development Committee. He also represented PowerSouth as the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association alternate voting delegate. continued page 4

ISSUE JANUARY 2018

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

AKC Anatolian Shepherd puppies; 573-2199.

German Shorthair Pointer puppies, $700; Game birds; 693-5001.

Redbone, Bluetick & 2 Redbone Hounds; 768-9262, leave message.

Bobwhite quail, flight conditioned; 849-7494, 850-768-0479, or 956-2963.

Excellent quality registered Brangus Bulls, $2,7004,000; 956-2319 or email hayfords@centurylink.net.

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

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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Antiques/Collectibles Antique iron bedstead; antique bedroom suite; 638-7939.

Clothing Harley Davidson ladies jacket, XL, fringe on the sleeves, never worn, gloves included, $250; 443-8494.

Home/Farm New Holland tractor TC30V, 1/02, 2001, w/finishing mower & other implements; 303-906-0113.

4’x 5’ net wrapped rolls of coastal hay, $45; 209-1172.

A founding member of the Carr-Clarksville Volunteer Fire Department and an esteemed former president of the Woodmen of the World, Lodge 61, he also served on the Calhoun County Senior Citizens Board of Directors.

Mr. Nichols was a culture bearer, carrying on important local traditions such as sucker fishing, hunting, and sawmilling.

He left behind his wife of 36 years, Betty Nichols, sister Joyce Mauldin (C.W.), brother-in-law, Howard Johnson, and his children, Terry Nichols (Rosa), Sandy Willis (Rodney), Claudia Bennett (Shane), Bart Nichols, and Gina Miller (Will). He also leaves behind ten grandchildren, Annemarie Nichols, Caroline Nichols, Jordan Willis, Preston Nichols, Georgia Nichols, Drew Willis, Liam Miller, Charlie Nichols, Cane Miller, and Britt Newsome.

Mr. Nichols was honored for 20 years of dedicated and loyal service to the West Florida Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees this past December.

His son, Dr. Terry Nichols, accepted this award in his honor.

“On behalf of our Board of Trustees and staff, words cannot express the void that was created by the loss of Mr. Nichols. We have twenty years of memories working with him as our representative for the Calhoun County members and all members of the Cooperative. He became a dear friend that we enjoyed while managing West Florida Electric’s challenges and accomplishments during his tenure. We thank the Nichols family for sharing him with us,” expressed Russell Dunaway, WFEC Executive Vice President & CEO.

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

Square bale annual peanut hay; round 5x5 bales fertilized grass hay; 263-3427.

JOEY’S SPORTING GOODS

Beyond the Loaf Bread Making Class January 11; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Learn the basics of making flatbread, crackers, hamburger and hot dog buns, and other non-loaf breads. 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.

AARP Smart Driver Course January 24; 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 Hwy. 90, Bonifay Sue Trueman, AARP, will conduct the AARP Smart Driver Course for county residents. Participants are updated regarding new traffic laws and rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and proven safety strategies.

All participants receive a certificate to provide to their automobile insurer possibly enabling them to receive a discount on their premiums, depending on their carrier’s guidelines. Please pre-register by calling the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members. Registration fees will be collected the day of the course. For more information, visit www.aarp.org/drive or call Judy Corbus, Holmes County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, 547-1108.

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.

Joey Sellers

Follow us on Facebook @Joeyssportinggoods 2064 Holly Street Westville, Florida 32464

850-548-5055 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Wanted (cont.)

Just Loafin’ Around Bread Making Class January 9; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 Hwy. 90, Bonifay Learn the basics of bread making, including using different types of grains. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited.

Pre-registration is required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108, or the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265.

University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact 547-1108 (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.

CLF Free Ad Policy (Limited to one ad per household)

Bait, Tackle, Guns & Ammo Accessories & Sport Clothing

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ISSUE JANUARY 2018

Camper or mobile home, mother seeking for son who has had 2 brain surgeries to live in, anything is appreciated; 294-5085.

Instructions on old fashioned tatting; in need of a shuttle; 547-2860.

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

White bookcase, 45”W x 90”H, in good condition, will consider smaller sizes, must be reasonable; 592-4124, call after noon.

Horses, mules, ponies; 592-2494.

Wheel rim, 16”, 4 lug, to fit 2000 Nissan Altima; 674-6242.

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

Lic# RM0048955

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

CLF Free Ad Form Please Type or Print Neatly.

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

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

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Vehicles (cont.)

1973 VW Bug, rebuilt motor, 4 speed, no air conditioning, $1,500; 573-4192.

WANTED 150-250 acres in Holmes or Washington County to purchase, pasture or cut over land: 850-234-7070 or 956-2110.

Someone to help with yard work; 526-5107.

Used steel rafters 18’ or longer; 3rd function for grapple hook up; part time help doing small chores, pay is negotiable; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

Used T-Posts 6’-8’; good used farm gates or panels; hay feeders; 263-0730.

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

Mobile Home Power Pole

(850) 482-5513

100 amp $23695 200 amp $31995

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

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

Brown

Pump Repair

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

J&J Neel Construction, Inc.

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

Buyers & Sellers Welcome

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• No Buyer Premiums • Open to Public

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Art’s Home Services

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Same Phone Number: 850.209.8039 • Same Email: debson1999@gmail.com New Website: www.realtordrs.com • New Office: 4420 Lafayette St., Marianna

Hill’s Tree Service

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

593-4455 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Democracy is the Co-op Way

Home/Farm (cont.)

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H.D. Front end loader, #2846 QT bush hog w/hay spear & bucket, $3,200; 326-2754

very year West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) has an annual meeting. One of the most important activities we conduct is the election for the board of directors. These are the nine people we entrust to give strategic direction and ensure the co-op has good governance. 34263001 In 1844 when the 28 Rochdale pioneers created the modern cooperative movement, they were insistent that all members have the right to vote.

Unless we consistently remind ourselves about how precious this right to vote truly is we can easily take it for granted.

At WFEC, we try to make it as convenient as possible for members to participate in the election by mail ballot. As the utility industry is experiencing some of the biggest changes since its founding, electric coops need your active participation. As a member of a co-op, you have the right (and some may even say the obligation) to help set the direction for the co-op.

This is a critical difference between coJoe Rone, President, Board of Trustees ops and other electricity providers, such as investor-owned utilities (IOUs) or municipally-owned systems.

With IOUs, you are a customer and there is no required ownership. IOU stockholders live far away and have no direct attachment to the organization other than seeking a return on their investment. Communities served by municipally-owned systems may vote for the mayor or city council, but the connection to the electric service is very indirect.

The board of directors of a co-op makes important strategic decisions for Russell Dunaway, EVP & CEO the organization, while the operations (day-to-day running of the business) is entrusted to the Executive Vice President/CEO, management staff and employees. Examples of decisions boards make that impact all the members are: • the level of involvement in community economic development • utilization of renewable energy such as solar or wind generated power • offering value-added services that benefit the membership of the co-op • approving the budget for the co-op • wholesale power supply & purchased power continued page 6 ISSUE JANUARY 2018

Highly fertilized hay, 4’ wide, $45; 5’ wide, $50; Rye grass & Coastal; 326-2754 2016 Mahindra 2538 HST tractor, like new, less than 50 hours, detachable backhoe, loader, 5’ mower, 5’ box blade, quick hitch & tooth bar for loader, assume payments; 394-7164, leave message.

La-Z-Boy rocker/recliner, power recliner, neutral brown pattern, $225; 547-2775.

Living room furniture set, large sofa, chair, ottoman, mushroom color, excellent condition, $200; 547-3749.

John Deere 4310 tractor, 4x4 w/430 bucket & 4’ box blade, $16,900; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville Foskey’s Bucket List Taxidermy

850-768-0179 1691 Andrews Rd. Bonifay, FL 32425 Follow us on Facebook @ Foskey’s Bucketlist Taxidermy

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Home/Farm (cont.)

Tifton #9 Bahia grass, 5x5 rolls, fertilized per UF soil/fiber test, NE Jackson County, you haul, $30; 592-4740.

Kawasaki 2012, 2 seater, front & rear, aluminum top, great condition, $6,500 firm; 768-3371.

Miscellaneous Electric wheelchair, like new; 352-4048.

Hammarlund short wave radio, $199; 372-2179.

Shelled pecans, $8/quart bag; 547-4924.

30 gallon fish aquarium, complete w/filter, filter media, decorations, additives for fish health, metal stand, $125; 592-2628.

5’x 8’ heavy duty trailer, 5” box channel frame, 6” drop solid axle, 6 lug rims, new tires, many extras; 703-9134, leave message.

So when the next election for the board comes around you may want to ask the candidates where they stand on these or other issues. As locallyowned businesses in the community, electric co-ops have the opportunity to introduce neighbors to neighbors and rekindle that spirit of democracy at the grassroots level. We can encourage respectful debate about the role we see our co-op playing in our community. 89286001 We know that democracy is not a perfect form of governing, it just happens to be better than any of the others. Maybe if we can practice doing it well at the local level, it will have a positive impact on our democracy as a whole.

Edwards Fencing and Cattle

Livestock Fencing: Barbed Wire, Web Wire Cattle Work: Penning, Vaccinating Other Services: Farm Work, Wood Fencing, Privacy Fence & Chain Link Fence

Armondi Roofing, LLC Re-roof Specialist

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Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

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

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Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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.

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

Fred O’Neal II

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. since

Can Stay Safe

Outboard & Small Engine

Centipede Seed

Est. 1980

Delivery & Installation Available

2005 Chevy Tahoe Z71, 4x4, blue w/grey leather interior, loaded, everything runs & looks great, 175,000 miles, $9,000; 326-3349.

Tree Removal Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming/Bobcat Work

New Roofs & All Types of Repairs

850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385

100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95

1997 Ford T-bird, original owner & miles (43,500); green w/ brown leather interior, 4.6L engine, chrome wheels, new tires, tilt/cruise, RW defrost, stereo, power driver’s seat, clean & well-maintained in/out, $2,500; 263-4846.

Family Owned & Operated w/ 20 Years Experience

Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs

Vehicles (cont.)

Adams Tree Service, llc

(334) 726-5439

Cody Edwards

On the FarmDelivered or Installed

200-Amp Power Pole $269.95

the cooperative and facilitate work. She also sends out bids and assists with awarding contracts and bids to contractors and vendors for all three district offices. She is married to Ryan Brown, of Chipley, and they have a five month old daughter named Georgia Kate. In her spare time, Holley enjoys spending as much time with her family as possible. She said that she was very honored to have been chosen to receive this award and that it is very special to her.

Josh Rabon, a journeyman line worker, from the Sneads district, Rodney Bowers, a line crew leader, from the Bonifay district and Brandon Taylor, Associate Field Engineer, from the Graceville district were each honored with Outstanding Service Awards. These employees were chosen to receive these awards because they best exemplify the following traits: personality, punctuality, safety habits, team work, flexibility and performance on the job.

1977

Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

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

ISSUE JANUARY 2018

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Recreational Vehicles

“I feel humbled, honored and very appreciative to have been voted Administrative Employee of the Year by the WFEC staff. I enjoy working with both internal and external customers and it proves that ‘seniors’ can be 1998 Honda Goldwing Trike, an asset in the workforce,” said Daniels. excellent condition, $12,000 This year, employees not only chose an Administrative Employee of OBO; 674-1976. the Year, but also selected an Engineering & Operations Employee of the Year, which turned out to be a tie. Anthony Register and Holley Brown 2016 Montana 3000RE fifth were selected by their co-workers to receive this award because they best wheel, barn kept, great exemplify the following traits: personality, punctuality, safety habits, team shape, washer/dryer, $47,000; work, flexibility and outstanding performance on the job.

Register, a line crew leader in the Bonifay district, oversees power line 206-2329. construction and maintenance and also participates in storm recovery efforts throughout the U.S. He began his career at the co-op 37 years ago Duck boat, 2005, 29 HP GatorTrax Mud Buddy duck boat as a tree trimmer. Register and his wife, Donna, have been married for 37 motor, $7,000 OBO; 373-6171. years and have two daughters, Jessica and Jennifer. The Registers also have several grandchildren. During his spare time, he enjoys fishing, traveling and camping. 79704002 “It is a high honor – one of the best that is bestowed upon an individual at WFEC, my fellow employees are some of the best people I know,” said Vehicles Register.

Holley Brown, Purchasing Coordinator, has worked at WFEC for nearly 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, ¼ ton, 4 ton three years. She began her career as a billing coordinator and transferred to wagon, silver, 139,614 miles, the purchasing department last year. Her daily duties involve purchasing $3,200; 2007 Ford Taurus, beige, line materials, poles, tools, fuel, vehicles and other items necessary to run

runs good, cold AC, 80,464 miles, $3,400; 850-234-7070 or 956-2110.

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!

continued page 15

L-R: Russell Dunaway, EVP & CEO; Anthony Register, E&O Employee of the Year, Holley Brown, E&O Employee of the Year & Ty Peel, Vice President, Engineering & Operations.

Miscellaneous (cont.)

Dakota saddle, 16”, 350 FB, used approximately 6 times, $475; 718-8158.

Two syrup kettles, 60 gallons, $800; 80 gallons, $1,200; both in good condition; 956-2151.

Multiple Listings 1998 Ford F-150, excellent condition; 1991 Toyota truck, needs work; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; 10-year-old gelding, gentle; tack; 592-2494.

1997 Jeep Laredo, V8, 176,000 miles, carport kept, nice, $4,000 OBO; 3 kayaks, 2 adult, 1 youth, $300 or trade for an AR rifle; 5x10 trailer, everything new, $700 OBO; 263-4190.

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OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel

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

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501 PAGE 14

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ISSUE JANUARY 2018

New J6 Pride power chair w/ lift, $3,500; canopy 20x36x12, $2,500; Shop Fox band saw, $300; drill press, $199; new belt disc sander, $150; 372-2179.

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

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

638-7105

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

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“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

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

547-3696 #RM0048955

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Multiple Listings (cont.)

Rollaway bed, $40; charcoal grill, $25; 372-2208.

2005 Dodge Quad Cab 1500, 99,000 miles, 1 owner w/ maintenance records, $10,900; 27’ Prowler, completely refurbished, 14’ slide out, $8,900 or both $18,800; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

Tile saw, $470; queen mattress, $50; Frigidaire refrigerator w/ice maker, like new, $400; 547-4114.

Medical equipment, commode, chairs, walkers; 569-2697.

Coastal hay, 5x5 rolls, excellent quality, covered; oak logs, seasoned, 12-14’ long, great for firewood; 592-4798.

Christian romance novels, .50¢-$2 each; ATV disc, $100; 593-0321.

(850) 638-0790

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

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

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

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

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Davis

Mobile: 260-5438

and

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

Septic

Mark Kriser, Owner

(850) 527-1964

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406

Southern Paving Make Your Life a Little Smoother Paving • Driveways • Parking Lots Asphault Repairs Markkriser@yahoo.com

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Real Estate

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4BR/2.5BA brick home, front & back porches, in ground pool, garage, excellent condition, on 39 acres (22 timber, 12 pasture), 2 miles south of Graceville, $295,000; 209-6774.

ach year, West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) takes the opportunity to honor its employees with a Christmas party and award presentations. Our employees and their families 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 employees of the year awards. 44580006 This year, Vivian Daniels, a cashiering coordinator in the Graceville district was named Administrative Employee of the Year by her peers at the event held December 5. Daniels was chosen to receive this award by her co-workers because she best exemplifies the following traits: personality, punctuality, safety habits, team work, flexibility and outstanding performance on the job. Her employment with WFEC began in 1998 working part-time at night as a member service representative and became full-time in 2013. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degree and retired after thirty-five plus years of professional work experience including teaching, counseling, and supervisory/managerial capacities for several different schools systems and agencies in several states. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Her travel interest and enjoyment was sparked by her deceased spouse’s career in the military. She continues traveling with her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter. Ms. Viv (as everyone at the co-op calls her) states that at this point in her life, it’s all about peace, experiences and giving. continued page 14

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2BR/2BA brick home in Graceville, study, kitchen, double garage, large living room, dining room, laundry room & den, central heating & cooling; 415-0692 or 263-4571.

10 acres off I-10 exit, near Sneads city limits, country living, paved road, $35,000; 592-4550.

14 acres on Hwy. 69, Jackson County, 4 acres cleared for building site, 10 acres mature pines, $50,000; 594-4838.

1 acre lot at Compass Lake in the Hills, corner lot, 340’ deep well, owner financing available, beautiful trees, $15,000; 726-7014.

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

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

L-R: Russell Dunaway, EVP & CEO; Vivian Daniels, Administrative Employee of the Year & Ty Peel, Vice President, Engineering & Operations.

ISSUE JANUARY 2018

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

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Multiple Listings (cont.)

Chocolate Walnut Pie Submitted by: Juanell Hagan tion Installa ! le Availab

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

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

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

Land Clearing & Forestry Services

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

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

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

850-676-4903

CB Roofing Shingles • Metal • All Types 24 Years Experience New Roofs & Re-Roofs Repairs Warranty 5 Year Workmanship Owner: Chuck Brinkley FL License# RC 0067463

Ingredients: ¾ cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup sugar ¼ cup flour ¼ cup melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 eggs

Half-size refrigerator, $50; Silver Ridge tool box, $50; dryer, $50; 849-3706.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spread walnuts in bottom of pie shell. Blend remaining ingredients together.

Pour over nuts and bake for 25 minutes.

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

850.263.1626 334.798.4125

Clay O’Neal:

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055

18’ pontoon, 40 HP Johnson, $3,500; 11 acres, half wooded, half cleared, Donald Rd. in Sneads, paved road, $48,000; 593-1236.

Bush Well Drilling

FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

A Cut Above

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

850-263-8064

• Cell:

850-573-1229

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290 Most Insurances Accepted New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding

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

Member FDIC

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TREE SERVICE

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

Bonifay, Marianna, Graceville, and Chipley (850) 547-8250

Office:

Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing

New & Emergency Patients Welcome

The choice is easy and so is changing to First Federal. We’ll help make the transition easy.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

(850) 593-0009

Gary McIntosh

ISSUE JANUARY 2018

LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

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

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

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.

Art Little

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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

PAGE 9

WFEC Celebrates 80 Years

W

est Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) celebrated its 80th birthday with events in each district office on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. The cooperative was founded by a group of visionary rural residents in Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties in 1937 and its Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Florida Secretary of State’s office on December 11, 1937. The first meeting of incorporators and members of West Florida Electric Cooperative Association was held on December 21, 1937 in Marianna, Florida.

At this meeting, applications for membership in the cooperative were approved and bylaws were adopted. A.J. Crutchfield was elected to serve as West Florida’s first Board of Trustees’ President; A.M. Andreason was elected Vice President; and W.R. Powell was tapped as Secretary/Treasurer. A.J. Crutchfield, A.L. Williams, W.R. Powell and L.F. Mathews were selected as solicitors to secure applications for membership and easements for right-ofway. These solicitors of membership were encouraged to secure 300 applications within the shortest amount of time possible through grassroots efforts. The next two years were very busy for the fledgling co-op, signing up new members and growing each day. 24323002 Membership in the cooperative was set at $5, which was a hardship for some, but they managed to find the money because they wanted electricity. The cooperative's membership fee remains five dollars today.

In May 1938, Claude H. Smith became the cooperative’s first general manager and the cooperative’s first annual meeting was held on May 2, 1938. President A.J. Crutchfield, gave a report on the present state of the cooperative and outlined in general terms the plans for construction of electric distribution lines in Calhoun, Holmes and Jackson Counties. Washington County was also added to the first electrification project later that year. Members of WFEC present at the meeting agreed to borrow $100,000 to build the original 100 miles of line serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties.

Now that the cooperative was signing up members and had a general manager, the next step was to begin building power lines to serve those members. In 1939, WFEC began hiring linemen and training them to build lines. Early line crews were often made up of unskilled workers and farmers and line work wasn't easy or glamourous. It was hard, backbreaking labor that didn't always go smoothly. But, linemen continued to work hard in adverse conditions to bring the American dream of electricity to rural America, and new farm families received lights each day. Some members of the new REA co-op in Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties began receiving electricity in April of 1939. In addition to the cooperative’s loan to build power lines from REA, they also borrowed $10,000 so they could provide financing to members to have their homes wired and plumbed.

The Board voted to allow members to finance up to $400 to have this done.

The offices of West Florida Electric Cooperative were moved from Marianna to Graceville in 1939. This decision was made by the Board of Trustees since the work was centered in that area at the time. The move was to be temporary; however, WFEC’s offices are still located in Graceville today. 46091003 Today, the cooperative has grown to have around 29,000 meters in four counties and has approximately 4,600 miles of line throughout those counties. The cooperative serves approximately six members per mile of line throughout Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties.

In recognition of our 80 year history, each district office hosted birthday celebrations for cooperative & comunity members from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on December 12. Door prizes were given out to those who stopped in and an $80 bill credit was up for grabs for those who registered at each office. The winner of the $80 bill credit at the Graceville district office was Brenda Harmon. The Bonifay district office awarded an $80 bill credit to Ginger O’Brien and the winner in the Sneads district office was Robert Lisle.

Above left: Employess in the Bonifay district during their 80th celebration: (l-r) Rhonda Byrd-Lee, Gretta Simpson, Janet Watson, Beverly Anderson, Patty Grantham, Anita Seaborn, Brandie McNeal & Peggy Davidson. Above center left: WFEC employees Robin Baggett, Mary Neal & Sheridan Golden (l-r) set up a beautiful reception in the Sneads district office. Above center right: Memorabilia was displayed at the Bonifay district office event for members to look over and enjoy. Above left: Penny Bryan (right) assists a WFEC member in registering for an $80 bill credit at the Graceville district office.

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE JANUARY 2018

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 11

WFEC Celebrates 80 Years

W

est Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) celebrated its 80th birthday with events in each district office on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. The cooperative was founded by a group of visionary rural residents in Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties in 1937 and its Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Florida Secretary of State’s office on December 11, 1937. The first meeting of incorporators and members of West Florida Electric Cooperative Association was held on December 21, 1937 in Marianna, Florida.

At this meeting, applications for membership in the cooperative were approved and bylaws were adopted. A.J. Crutchfield was elected to serve as West Florida’s first Board of Trustees’ President; A.M. Andreason was elected Vice President; and W.R. Powell was tapped as Secretary/Treasurer. A.J. Crutchfield, A.L. Williams, W.R. Powell and L.F. Mathews were selected as solicitors to secure applications for membership and easements for right-ofway. These solicitors of membership were encouraged to secure 300 applications within the shortest amount of time possible through grassroots efforts. The next two years were very busy for the fledgling co-op, signing up new members and growing each day. 24323002 Membership in the cooperative was set at $5, which was a hardship for some, but they managed to find the money because they wanted electricity. The cooperative's membership fee remains five dollars today.

In May 1938, Claude H. Smith became the cooperative’s first general manager and the cooperative’s first annual meeting was held on May 2, 1938. President A.J. Crutchfield, gave a report on the present state of the cooperative and outlined in general terms the plans for construction of electric distribution lines in Calhoun, Holmes and Jackson Counties. Washington County was also added to the first electrification project later that year. Members of WFEC present at the meeting agreed to borrow $100,000 to build the original 100 miles of line serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties.

Now that the cooperative was signing up members and had a general manager, the next step was to begin building power lines to serve those members. In 1939, WFEC began hiring linemen and training them to build lines. Early line crews were often made up of unskilled workers and farmers and line work wasn't easy or glamourous. It was hard, backbreaking labor that didn't always go smoothly. But, linemen continued to work hard in adverse conditions to bring the American dream of electricity to rural America, and new farm families received lights each day. Some members of the new REA co-op in Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties began receiving electricity in April of 1939. In addition to the cooperative’s loan to build power lines from REA, they also borrowed $10,000 so they could provide financing to members to have their homes wired and plumbed.

The Board voted to allow members to finance up to $400 to have this done.

The offices of West Florida Electric Cooperative were moved from Marianna to Graceville in 1939. This decision was made by the Board of Trustees since the work was centered in that area at the time. The move was to be temporary; however, WFEC’s offices are still located in Graceville today. 46091003 Today, the cooperative has grown to have around 29,000 meters in four counties and has approximately 4,600 miles of line throughout those counties. The cooperative serves approximately six members per mile of line throughout Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties.

In recognition of our 80 year history, each district office hosted birthday celebrations for cooperative & comunity members from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on December 12. Door prizes were given out to those who stopped in and an $80 bill credit was up for grabs for those who registered at each office. The winner of the $80 bill credit at the Graceville district office was Brenda Harmon. The Bonifay district office awarded an $80 bill credit to Ginger O’Brien and the winner in the Sneads district office was Robert Lisle.

Above left: Employess in the Bonifay district during their 80th celebration: (l-r) Rhonda Byrd-Lee, Gretta Simpson, Janet Watson, Beverly Anderson, Patty Grantham, Anita Seaborn, Brandie McNeal & Peggy Davidson. Above center left: WFEC employees Robin Baggett, Mary Neal & Sheridan Golden (l-r) set up a beautiful reception in the Sneads district office. Above center right: Memorabilia was displayed at the Bonifay district office event for members to look over and enjoy. Above left: Penny Bryan (right) assists a WFEC member in registering for an $80 bill credit at the Graceville district office.

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE JANUARY 2018

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 11

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Chocolate Walnut Pie Submitted by: Juanell Hagan tion Installa ! le Availab

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

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

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

Land Clearing & Forestry Services

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

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

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

850-676-4903

CB Roofing Shingles • Metal • All Types 24 Years Experience New Roofs & Re-Roofs Repairs Warranty 5 Year Workmanship Owner: Chuck Brinkley FL License# RC 0067463

Ingredients: ¾ cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup sugar ¼ cup flour ¼ cup melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 eggs

Half-size refrigerator, $50; Silver Ridge tool box, $50; dryer, $50; 849-3706.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spread walnuts in bottom of pie shell. Blend remaining ingredients together.

Pour over nuts and bake for 25 minutes.

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

850.263.1626 334.798.4125

Clay O’Neal:

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055

18’ pontoon, 40 HP Johnson, $3,500; 11 acres, half wooded, half cleared, Donald Rd. in Sneads, paved road, $48,000; 593-1236.

Bush Well Drilling

FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

A Cut Above

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

IS YOUR BANK

CHANGING?

MAKE A CHANGE THAT LASTS. Change to a bank with 55 years of stability and service.

Change to a bank with a history of giving to our communities.

Change to a bank that is local and global with mobile access.

www.ffbf.com

Since 1969 • Licensed & Insured

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

850-263-8064

• Cell:

850-573-1229

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290 Most Insurances Accepted New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding

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

Member FDIC

PAGE 12

TREE SERVICE

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

Bonifay, Marianna, Graceville, and Chipley (850) 547-8250

Office:

Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing

New & Emergency Patients Welcome

The choice is easy and so is changing to First Federal. We’ll help make the transition easy.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

(850) 593-0009

Gary McIntosh

ISSUE JANUARY 2018

LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

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

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

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.

Art Little

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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

PAGE 9

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Rollaway bed, $40; charcoal grill, $25; 372-2208.

2005 Dodge Quad Cab 1500, 99,000 miles, 1 owner w/ maintenance records, $10,900; 27’ Prowler, completely refurbished, 14’ slide out, $8,900 or both $18,800; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

Tile saw, $470; queen mattress, $50; Frigidaire refrigerator w/ice maker, like new, $400; 547-4114.

Medical equipment, commode, chairs, walkers; 569-2697.

Coastal hay, 5x5 rolls, excellent quality, covered; oak logs, seasoned, 12-14’ long, great for firewood; 592-4798.

Christian romance novels, .50¢-$2 each; ATV disc, $100; 593-0321.

(850) 638-0790

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

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

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

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

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Davis

Mobile: 260-5438

and

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

Septic

Mark Kriser, Owner

(850) 527-1964

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406

Southern Paving Make Your Life a Little Smoother Paving • Driveways • Parking Lots Asphault Repairs Markkriser@yahoo.com

PAGE 8

Real Estate

E

4BR/2.5BA brick home, front & back porches, in ground pool, garage, excellent condition, on 39 acres (22 timber, 12 pasture), 2 miles south of Graceville, $295,000; 209-6774.

ach year, West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) takes the opportunity to honor its employees with a Christmas party and award presentations. Our employees and their families 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 employees of the year awards. 44580006 This year, Vivian Daniels, a cashiering coordinator in the Graceville district was named Administrative Employee of the Year by her peers at the event held December 5. Daniels was chosen to receive this award by her co-workers because she best exemplifies the following traits: personality, punctuality, safety habits, team work, flexibility and outstanding performance on the job. Her employment with WFEC began in 1998 working part-time at night as a member service representative and became full-time in 2013. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degree and retired after thirty-five plus years of professional work experience including teaching, counseling, and supervisory/managerial capacities for several different schools systems and agencies in several states. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Her travel interest and enjoyment was sparked by her deceased spouse’s career in the military. She continues traveling with her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter. Ms. Viv (as everyone at the co-op calls her) states that at this point in her life, it’s all about peace, experiences and giving. continued page 14

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

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

southeasternsurveying.com

Co-op Honors Employees

State Certified CFC1425994 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

2BR/2BA brick home in Graceville, study, kitchen, double garage, large living room, dining room, laundry room & den, central heating & cooling; 415-0692 or 263-4571.

10 acres off I-10 exit, near Sneads city limits, country living, paved road, $35,000; 592-4550.

14 acres on Hwy. 69, Jackson County, 4 acres cleared for building site, 10 acres mature pines, $50,000; 594-4838.

1 acre lot at Compass Lake in the Hills, corner lot, 340’ deep well, owner financing available, beautiful trees, $15,000; 726-7014.

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

L-R: Russell Dunaway, EVP & CEO; Vivian Daniels, Administrative Employee of the Year & Ty Peel, Vice President, Engineering & Operations.

ISSUE JANUARY 2018

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Recreational Vehicles

“I feel humbled, honored and very appreciative to have been voted Administrative Employee of the Year by the WFEC staff. I enjoy working with both internal and external customers and it proves that ‘seniors’ can be 1998 Honda Goldwing Trike, an asset in the workforce,” said Daniels. excellent condition, $12,000 This year, employees not only chose an Administrative Employee of OBO; 674-1976. the Year, but also selected an Engineering & Operations Employee of the Year, which turned out to be a tie. Anthony Register and Holley Brown 2016 Montana 3000RE fifth were selected by their co-workers to receive this award because they best wheel, barn kept, great exemplify the following traits: personality, punctuality, safety habits, team shape, washer/dryer, $47,000; work, flexibility and outstanding performance on the job.

Register, a line crew leader in the Bonifay district, oversees power line 206-2329. construction and maintenance and also participates in storm recovery efforts throughout the U.S. He began his career at the co-op 37 years ago Duck boat, 2005, 29 HP GatorTrax Mud Buddy duck boat as a tree trimmer. Register and his wife, Donna, have been married for 37 motor, $7,000 OBO; 373-6171. years and have two daughters, Jessica and Jennifer. The Registers also have several grandchildren. During his spare time, he enjoys fishing, traveling and camping. 79704002 “It is a high honor – one of the best that is bestowed upon an individual at WFEC, my fellow employees are some of the best people I know,” said Vehicles Register.

Holley Brown, Purchasing Coordinator, has worked at WFEC for nearly 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, ¼ ton, 4 ton three years. She began her career as a billing coordinator and transferred to wagon, silver, 139,614 miles, the purchasing department last year. Her daily duties involve purchasing $3,200; 2007 Ford Taurus, beige, line materials, poles, tools, fuel, vehicles and other items necessary to run

runs good, cold AC, 80,464 miles, $3,400; 850-234-7070 or 956-2110.

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!

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L-R: Russell Dunaway, EVP & CEO; Anthony Register, E&O Employee of the Year, Holley Brown, E&O Employee of the Year & Ty Peel, Vice President, Engineering & Operations.

Miscellaneous (cont.)

Dakota saddle, 16”, 350 FB, used approximately 6 times, $475; 718-8158.

Two syrup kettles, 60 gallons, $800; 80 gallons, $1,200; both in good condition; 956-2151.

Multiple Listings 1998 Ford F-150, excellent condition; 1991 Toyota truck, needs work; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; 10-year-old gelding, gentle; tack; 592-2494.

1997 Jeep Laredo, V8, 176,000 miles, carport kept, nice, $4,000 OBO; 3 kayaks, 2 adult, 1 youth, $300 or trade for an AR rifle; 5x10 trailer, everything new, $700 OBO; 263-4190.

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

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

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ISSUE JANUARY 2018

New J6 Pride power chair w/ lift, $3,500; canopy 20x36x12, $2,500; Shop Fox band saw, $300; drill press, $199; new belt disc sander, $150; 372-2179.

Stacey Alday

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

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Home/Farm (cont.)

Tifton #9 Bahia grass, 5x5 rolls, fertilized per UF soil/fiber test, NE Jackson County, you haul, $30; 592-4740.

Kawasaki 2012, 2 seater, front & rear, aluminum top, great condition, $6,500 firm; 768-3371.

Miscellaneous Electric wheelchair, like new; 352-4048.

Hammarlund short wave radio, $199; 372-2179.

Shelled pecans, $8/quart bag; 547-4924.

30 gallon fish aquarium, complete w/filter, filter media, decorations, additives for fish health, metal stand, $125; 592-2628.

5’x 8’ heavy duty trailer, 5” box channel frame, 6” drop solid axle, 6 lug rims, new tires, many extras; 703-9134, leave message.

So when the next election for the board comes around you may want to ask the candidates where they stand on these or other issues. As locallyowned businesses in the community, electric co-ops have the opportunity to introduce neighbors to neighbors and rekindle that spirit of democracy at the grassroots level. We can encourage respectful debate about the role we see our co-op playing in our community. 89286001 We know that democracy is not a perfect form of governing, it just happens to be better than any of the others. Maybe if we can practice doing it well at the local level, it will have a positive impact on our democracy as a whole.

Edwards Fencing and Cattle

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Grand Ridge

Sneads

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2005 Chevy Tahoe Z71, 4x4, blue w/grey leather interior, loaded, everything runs & looks great, 175,000 miles, $9,000; 326-3349.

Tree Removal Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming/Bobcat Work

New Roofs & All Types of Repairs

850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385

100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95

1997 Ford T-bird, original owner & miles (43,500); green w/ brown leather interior, 4.6L engine, chrome wheels, new tires, tilt/cruise, RW defrost, stereo, power driver’s seat, clean & well-maintained in/out, $2,500; 263-4846.

Family Owned & Operated w/ 20 Years Experience

Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs

Vehicles (cont.)

Adams Tree Service, llc

(334) 726-5439

Cody Edwards

On the FarmDelivered or Installed

200-Amp Power Pole $269.95

the cooperative and facilitate work. She also sends out bids and assists with awarding contracts and bids to contractors and vendors for all three district offices. She is married to Ryan Brown, of Chipley, and they have a five month old daughter named Georgia Kate. In her spare time, Holley enjoys spending as much time with her family as possible. She said that she was very honored to have been chosen to receive this award and that it is very special to her.

Josh Rabon, a journeyman line worker, from the Sneads district, Rodney Bowers, a line crew leader, from the Bonifay district and Brandon Taylor, Associate Field Engineer, from the Graceville district were each honored with Outstanding Service Awards. These employees were chosen to receive these awards because they best exemplify the following traits: personality, punctuality, safety habits, team work, flexibility and performance on the job.

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ISSUE JANUARY 2018

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Vehicles (cont.)

1973 VW Bug, rebuilt motor, 4 speed, no air conditioning, $1,500; 573-4192.

WANTED 150-250 acres in Holmes or Washington County to purchase, pasture or cut over land: 850-234-7070 or 956-2110.

Someone to help with yard work; 526-5107.

Used steel rafters 18’ or longer; 3rd function for grapple hook up; part time help doing small chores, pay is negotiable; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

Used T-Posts 6’-8’; good used farm gates or panels; hay feeders; 263-0730.

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Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

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

J&J Neel Construction, Inc.

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

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Hill’s Tree Service

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Democracy is the Co-op Way

Home/Farm (cont.)

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H.D. Front end loader, #2846 QT bush hog w/hay spear & bucket, $3,200; 326-2754

very year West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) has an annual meeting. One of the most important activities we conduct is the election for the board of directors. These are the nine people we entrust to give strategic direction and ensure the co-op has good governance. 34263001 In 1844 when the 28 Rochdale pioneers created the modern cooperative movement, they were insistent that all members have the right to vote.

Unless we consistently remind ourselves about how precious this right to vote truly is we can easily take it for granted.

At WFEC, we try to make it as convenient as possible for members to participate in the election by mail ballot. As the utility industry is experiencing some of the biggest changes since its founding, electric coops need your active participation. As a member of a co-op, you have the right (and some may even say the obligation) to help set the direction for the co-op.

This is a critical difference between coJoe Rone, President, Board of Trustees ops and other electricity providers, such as investor-owned utilities (IOUs) or municipally-owned systems.

With IOUs, you are a customer and there is no required ownership. IOU stockholders live far away and have no direct attachment to the organization other than seeking a return on their investment. Communities served by municipally-owned systems may vote for the mayor or city council, but the connection to the electric service is very indirect.

The board of directors of a co-op makes important strategic decisions for Russell Dunaway, EVP & CEO the organization, while the operations (day-to-day running of the business) is entrusted to the Executive Vice President/CEO, management staff and employees. Examples of decisions boards make that impact all the members are: • the level of involvement in community economic development • utilization of renewable energy such as solar or wind generated power • offering value-added services that benefit the membership of the co-op • approving the budget for the co-op • wholesale power supply & purchased power continued page 6 ISSUE JANUARY 2018

Highly fertilized hay, 4’ wide, $45; 5’ wide, $50; Rye grass & Coastal; 326-2754 2016 Mahindra 2538 HST tractor, like new, less than 50 hours, detachable backhoe, loader, 5’ mower, 5’ box blade, quick hitch & tooth bar for loader, assume payments; 394-7164, leave message.

La-Z-Boy rocker/recliner, power recliner, neutral brown pattern, $225; 547-2775.

Living room furniture set, large sofa, chair, ottoman, mushroom color, excellent condition, $200; 547-3749.

John Deere 4310 tractor, 4x4 w/430 bucket & 4’ box blade, $16,900; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

Bush Paint & Supply

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Antiques/Collectibles Antique iron bedstead; antique bedroom suite; 638-7939.

Clothing Harley Davidson ladies jacket, XL, fringe on the sleeves, never worn, gloves included, $250; 443-8494.

Home/Farm New Holland tractor TC30V, 1/02, 2001, w/finishing mower & other implements; 303-906-0113.

4’x 5’ net wrapped rolls of coastal hay, $45; 209-1172.

A founding member of the Carr-Clarksville Volunteer Fire Department and an esteemed former president of the Woodmen of the World, Lodge 61, he also served on the Calhoun County Senior Citizens Board of Directors.

Mr. Nichols was a culture bearer, carrying on important local traditions such as sucker fishing, hunting, and sawmilling.

He left behind his wife of 36 years, Betty Nichols, sister Joyce Mauldin (C.W.), brother-in-law, Howard Johnson, and his children, Terry Nichols (Rosa), Sandy Willis (Rodney), Claudia Bennett (Shane), Bart Nichols, and Gina Miller (Will). He also leaves behind ten grandchildren, Annemarie Nichols, Caroline Nichols, Jordan Willis, Preston Nichols, Georgia Nichols, Drew Willis, Liam Miller, Charlie Nichols, Cane Miller, and Britt Newsome.

Mr. Nichols was honored for 20 years of dedicated and loyal service to the West Florida Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees this past December.

His son, Dr. Terry Nichols, accepted this award in his honor.

“On behalf of our Board of Trustees and staff, words cannot express the void that was created by the loss of Mr. Nichols. We have twenty years of memories working with him as our representative for the Calhoun County members and all members of the Cooperative. He became a dear friend that we enjoyed while managing West Florida Electric’s challenges and accomplishments during his tenure. We thank the Nichols family for sharing him with us,” expressed Russell Dunaway, WFEC Executive Vice President & CEO.

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

Square bale annual peanut hay; round 5x5 bales fertilized grass hay; 263-3427.

JOEY’S SPORTING GOODS

Beyond the Loaf Bread Making Class January 11; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Learn the basics of making flatbread, crackers, hamburger and hot dog buns, and other non-loaf breads. 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.

AARP Smart Driver Course January 24; 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 Hwy. 90, Bonifay Sue Trueman, AARP, will conduct the AARP Smart Driver Course for county residents. Participants are updated regarding new traffic laws and rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and proven safety strategies.

All participants receive a certificate to provide to their automobile insurer possibly enabling them to receive a discount on their premiums, depending on their carrier’s guidelines. Please pre-register by calling the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members. Registration fees will be collected the day of the course. For more information, visit www.aarp.org/drive or call Judy Corbus, Holmes County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, 547-1108.

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

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

WFEC will not accept ads over the phone.

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850-548-5055 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Wanted (cont.)

Just Loafin’ Around Bread Making Class January 9; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 Hwy. 90, Bonifay Learn the basics of bread making, including using different types of grains. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited.

Pre-registration is required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108, or the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265.

University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact 547-1108 (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.

CLF Free Ad Policy (Limited to one ad per household)

Bait, Tackle, Guns & Ammo Accessories & Sport Clothing

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Community Calendar

ISSUE JANUARY 2018

Camper or mobile home, mother seeking for son who has had 2 brain surgeries to live in, anything is appreciated; 294-5085.

Instructions on old fashioned tatting; in need of a shuttle; 547-2860.

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

White bookcase, 45”W x 90”H, in good condition, will consider smaller sizes, must be reasonable; 592-4124, call after noon.

Horses, mules, ponies; 592-2494.

Wheel rim, 16”, 4 lug, to fit 2000 Nissan Altima; 674-6242.

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

Lic# RM0048955

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

CLF Free Ad Form Please Type or Print Neatly.

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

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

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Community Calendar (cont.)

FREE Small organ, very good condition, free to good home or church; 770-463-0328.

Farm Credit of Northwest Florida AgVocator Scholarship Deadline: February 12 by midnight Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering six $1,500 scholarships to high school students. Preference given to students pursuing LOST careers in Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture or Veterinary Medicine.

Scholarships awarded to applicants based on academic aptitude, vocational promise, personal attributes and leadership qualities. Applicants must House cat, small black, named be high school seniors planning to attend college and in good academic Nubby, if found please call or standing; complete a scholarship application; provide an official copy of text; 849-6285. their transcript; a resume of work history; activities, honors, volunteer efforts; an essay about how the applicant plans to use their chosen career THANK YOU 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. 12, 2018. Applications are available online at The Family of Orin Cutchins www.farmcredit-fl.com. Email completed applications and supporting would like to say thank you for the love and kindness we received materials to Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Scholarship Program – humanresources@farmcredit_fl.com.

during our loss. May God bless you all.

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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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Remembering Ellis Nichols

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is favorite saying was, “Don’t pray for a lighter load just pray for stronger shoulders that you might bear that load.”

As we remember Ellis Nichols, longtime West Florida Electric board member, and reflect upon his life, it is clear that he embodied this philosophy. Sadly, Mr. Nichols died in November 2017.

He was born in Clarksville, Florida, on April 6, 1944, the youngest child of Walter and Chrystelle Nichols. He lived a joyous life, filled with love and many accomplishments. He was a graduate of Blountstown High School, Chipola Junior College and Florida State University.

As an adult, he became a pillar in the Carr-Clarksville community, serving in many different leadership capacities. He was a lifetime member of Poplar Head Baptist Church in Clarksville, Florida.

Coach Nichols served as an educator and a football coach for the Blountstown Tigers for the better part of forty years, impacting the lives of countless individuals during his tenure at Blountstown High School, Blountstown Elementary School, and Carr School. During his coaching career, he helped coach three state championship football teams at Blountstown High School and another to runner-up in the state championship.

He was appointed to serve on WFEC’s Board of Trustees in March 1997 to represent District 1. During his service on the board, he served in many capacities including as Past-President and Vice-President. He also represented WFEC on PowerSouth Energy Cooperative’s board in a variety of ways over the years including on their Executive Committee, Engineering & Operations Committee and the Marketing & Economic Development Committee. He also represented PowerSouth as the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association alternate voting delegate. continued page 4

ISSUE JANUARY 2018

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

AKC Anatolian Shepherd puppies; 573-2199.

German Shorthair Pointer puppies, $700; Game birds; 693-5001.

Redbone, Bluetick & 2 Redbone Hounds; 768-9262, leave message.

Bobwhite quail, flight conditioned; 849-7494, 850-768-0479, or 956-2963.

Excellent quality registered Brangus Bulls, $2,7004,000; 956-2319 or email hayfords@centurylink.net.

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

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

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

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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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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.

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Space heaters are a great way to warm specific rooms in your home without having to crank up the thermostat, but using space heaters doesn’t come without risk! Use the tips below to keep your home safe.

DO: Keep your space heater at a safe distance (at least 3 feet) from kids, pets and flammable items.

DO: Keep your space heater in low-moisture rooms.

DO: Plug your space heater directly into the wall outlet.

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Always unplug it before you leave the house or go to bed.

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ISSUE JANUARY 2018

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

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WFEC Celebrates 80 Years ISSUE JANUARY 2018

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

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Pages 10-11

WFEC member, Robert Gatlin, looks over memorabilia at the Bonifay district office birthday celebration in December 2017.

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