March 2019

FLASHES CURRENT LIGHT

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Local Students Recognized & Awarded Pages 10-11

Energy Efficiency Tip

A Cut Above TREE SERVICE LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

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

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

Hybrid Barn Kits Available!

Trustees Earn Certifications Engineered Buildings Available!

Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.

Peel Appointed EVP ...pg. 5 & CEO Trustee Elections Around the Corner ... pg. 8

Deck Kits!

Spring is nearly here! Now is the perfect time to test your A/C & ensure it’s ready for summer.

Remember to check the evaporator coil, which should be cleaned annually for optimal efficiency.

Fire Pit $219

www.panhandlesalvage.com

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

3 Easy DIY Projects ... pg. 13

Treated Swings in Stock!

850-547-9354

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

405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL

...pg. 3-4

*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*

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Community Calendar

...pgs. 14-15

Local Classifieds

...pgs. 16-18

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL

69, NO 3

ST!”

CURRENT LIGHT

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

FLASHES

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 69, NO 3

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.

Residential • Commercial

Big or Small... We Can Do It All! JUST GIVE US A CALL: (850) 596-5067 www.panamacitytreesurgeon.com

Brandon Pearce, Owner Operator Arborist • Licensed & Insured

READY TO WORK. WHEREVER WORK TAKES YOU. $

WFEC Board of Directors

0 DOWN, 0% A.P.R. Financing for 36 Months

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

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

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

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

Brent Hall 850.718.7314

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

Serving Northwest Florida!

Rex A. Tyus

Jim Roberts Realty Since 1974

Real Estate

Buying or Selling

850-557-0212 Randy

Joe E.

BUSH

RONE

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

District 7 / Vice President

District 8 / President

David

John

TATUM

ADAMS

District 1

District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

RTV-X Series

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

www.KubotaUSA.com

©Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2019

24 Hour Emergency Response

*$0 Down, 0% APR financing for up to 36 months on purchases of select new Kubota RTV-X Series equipment from particular dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, USA; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Example: 36 monthly payments of $27.78 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 3/31/19. See us or go to KubotaUSA.com for more information.

C&C CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING

John C.

Tim

PATRICK

ALFORD

District 3

District 2

RESIDENTIAL ROOFING SPECIALISTS

George Clayton

A. C.

MILES

OWENS

District 5

District 6

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

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

Myron

BONDURANT

HUDSON

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

Locally Owned & Operated

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!

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

Rent-All • We have everything you need!

Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc. Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation

Working Cattle Ranch

Executive VP/CEO

Sneads, FL & Franklin, TN

850-326-7463 (cell)

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

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

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

Realtor/Property Manager

Ty

Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured

LR Performance Horses

*Please note that your phone plan’s standard data charges will apply.*

Tracey R. Kent

PEEL

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Dirt • Rock • Culverts

Attorney

District 9

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CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9

Southern Way Realty, Inc.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE MARCH 2019

American Quarter Horse Breeder Visit our website: LRperformancehorses.com

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

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

Call Chad Roland • 850-557-1553

People's South Bank Payment Locations: Chipley (850) 415-1320 Greenwood (850) 594-4151 Malone (850) 569-2264 Marianna (850) 526-4331 or (850) 482-4029 Sneads (850) 593-1183

Blountstown (850) 674-5900

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

MARCH

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

850.263.1626 334.798.4125

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

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.

Vehicles (cont.)

2008 Buick Lucerne, 4 door, moon roof, leather & chrome package, excellent condition, new tires, cold AC, 73,000 miles, $7,700 , Altha; 352-409-8630.

WANTED Old beer cans for collection, often found in walls of old homes; 352-409-8630 or kcrollman@yahoo.com.

Horse; ponies; mules; 592-2494 or 209-8532.

Gas, oil, soda or automotive signs; gas pumps; oil cans; service station or general store items or advertisements; 209-2012.

Horses; ponies; mules; donkeys; 209-6268.

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Full-blooded Blue Heeler, free to a good home, 2-4 years old; 372-0913.

Vicion Model 2400 or Model Oak & sycamore fire wood, you cut, 2800 hay cutter, must be in good you haul, easy access, many trees; condition, will pay a premium price; 638-4767.

592-4740.

Subscription Rate Cooperative members, $2.50 per year Non-members, $6.00 per year

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Lawn mowers, Snapper 26”, 28” 30” for parts or repairs; 547-2177.

Two AKC German Short-haired Pointer pups, 6 months old, females; Handmade crafts & yard sale items, 209-8449, please leave message with needed for non-profit dog rescue; phone number.

579-2011.

Three-stall dog box, for 1999 Silverado; 209-4515.

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.

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

FREE

Main Business and Publications Offices 5282 Peanut Road Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 (850) 263-3231 or 1-800-342-7400

Change of Address Notices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Current Light Flashes P. O. Box 127 Graceville, Florida 32440-0127

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

Trustees Earn Certifications

One of the key strengths of the rural electric program is its commitment to education and professional development. The hree members of your West Florida Electric Board of Trustees Director Gold Certificate is the recently earned certifications from the National Rural Electric hallmark of a committed electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). cooperative director, according John Adams, pictured below on the right, and Randy Bush, picto NRECA, helping demonstrate tured below on left, completed courses for the Director Gold Credential commitment to members and (DGC). This level of certification recognizes trustees who have earned the director's commitment both the Certified Cooperative Director (CCD) and Board Leadership to continuing education. The (BLC) certificates. Director Gold recognizes trustees who are committed CCD prepares directors to fulfill to continuing their education beyond the CCD and BLC. The Director Gold Certification demonstrates a commitment to continue learning while their fiduciary duty as elected executing board responsibilities to the best of their ability throughout their officials serving on behalf of their membership. The purpose of all service on the cooperative’s board.

Tim Alford, pictured below in the center, completed courses for the NRECA director level education Certified Cooperative Director (CCD) certificate. The CCD is the first of a is to prepare directors to make three-part director education program through NRECA. The CCD consists informed business decisions in the boardroom that benefit the co-op of a curriculum of five fundamental courses focusing on basic governance and its members. knowledge and the essential skills required of cooperative trustees. The Certified Cooperative Director Certification demonstrates a commitment to understand the role and responsibility of a trustee while it prepares them to meet the challenges facing electric cooperatives now and in the future.

Below: (l-r) Randy Bush, Tim Alford and Once the CCD is completed, participants can then pursue the Board John Adams receive board certificates.

Leadership Certificate (BLC).

T

Shepherd mix, female, spade, midsize, great with kids, 3 years old, tan; 658-4362.

Two kittens, to good homes, one is female, tiger stripe, the other is male, tabby; 718-6362.

Brown

Pump Repair 638-7221 www.brownpumprepair.com

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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Miscellaneous (cont.)

Multiple Listings

Chevrolet Silverado double cab side Duncan Phyfe drop-leaf table, seats steps, 4” round, 7’ long, black, new; 6-8; buffet, oval mirror shelf on top, drawer on bottom, oak; 209-4500.

547-7493.

Martin houses, bat houses; handcrafted wooden toys & more; 547-9269.

Street Strider, has stand to make bike stationary, child seat attachment, $1,000 OBO; 556-7033.

Used tin, good condition, 27 pieces, 14’ each, 14 pieces, 8’ each, make offer; 579-4172 or 372-2688.

Tim Alford, left, is one of three trustees who recently earned certifications from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

Joe Rone, President, WFEC Board of Trustees, presented Alford with his first level of certification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marsana Brunner, APRN Blountstown

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Dr. Oenbrink Blountstown

Jacob Robison, APRN Bonifay

Dr. Melvin Chipley

PanCareFL.org

Dr. Knowles Marianna

Kayla Sherrouse, APRN Marianna

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Square bale annual peanut hay; grain fed beef; Canyon Ridge round fire pit; Holley 4 barrel marine carburetor (fits 351 Ford engine); 263-3427.

Massey Ferguson tractor, diesel with disc, $4,500; cultivator frame, $350; single-row planter, model 46, $700; 373-6171.

Barrel, roping, pony, pleasure saddles; three peanut wagons; two gravity flow wagons; hay dolly; Weslo treadmill, $75; 638-7161. two goose neck trailers, 24’ & 30’; Plants in 6” pots, blueberries, thorn- 592-2494 or 209-8532. less blackberries, chinquapin, loquat, Coastal hay, 5x5 rolls, covered on elderberries; 674-4708. pallets, excellent quality; 38 pistol, Colt Detective Special, nickel, 2” Pecans, shelled, $8/pound; barrel; 592-4798. unshelled, 75¢/pound; 703-0626.

Long leaf pine straw, $2.50/bale (minimum 100 bales); 768-4610.

Hill-Rom hospital bed, $225; Sears Pro-form crosswalk treadmill, $250; 769-0790 or 763-6052.

Tiger PTO standby generator, 20 kW output on trailer, never used, make offer; 832-9055.

Furniture; antiques; paintings; Tupperware; china; books; shelves; TVs; boat; 638-3078 or 260-5010.

Delta band saw; reciprocating saw; miter saw; self-propelled push mower; 10” table saw; electric white stand mixer, like new; 638-7852.

Table saw, used very little; dressers, lamps, end tables; electric heaters; 4 acres on Hwy. 177A, $20,000; tape Used plywood, 2x4, 2x6, not pressure treated; 858-805-1948, text player/recorder; 703-0938. preferred, but can call.

Heat lamp, $100; antique piano stool, $50; 326-8907, before 8 p.m.

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Real Estate

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

Home & 77 acres of land, Lovedale Community, 3BR/2BA, carport, large oaks, $290,000, $50,000 below appraisal; 592-4779.

57 wooded acres, excellent hunting near Choctawhatchee River on Curry Ferry Road, $89,000, owner financing available; 956-2054.

Recreational Vehicles 31’ motor home, 2000 Chateau Class-C, runs good, 32,000 miles, needs work, $4,500; 263-1182.

Bass Tracker, 40 HP, Mercury 4-stroke engine, on board gas tank, battery charger, run on trailer $15,000 OBO; 263-9572.

2014 Rockwood ultra lite camper signature series, 34’ long, queen bed, 2 leather recliners, much more; 547-2885.

2007 Yamaha Road Star, 37,000 miles, $4,000, trade for small vehicle, automatic transmission; 703-0923, please text.

Vehicles 1958 Willis jeep, original owner, side panels included, good condition, always garaged, $7,500; 334-652-2408.

2007 Lincoln Town Car, $6,000 OBO; 209-2698.

2005 Grand Marquis, $3,500; 258-5976.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Bush Paint & Supply

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

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville D West Florida Turf SOCentipede • St. Augustine • 419 Bermuda D SO

Centipede Seed

On the FarmDelivered or Installed

Animals/Livestock German Shepherd puppies, black & tan, mother & father on site, first shots, dewormed, $350; 263-4635.

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

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623 WISEFLY AUTO GLASS - EST. 2007

WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS CALL NOW (850) 387-2400 MV100767 any glass any vehicle

are females; 547-5531.

5 month old pullets, 4 different types, $12 each; 557-4412.

Appliances

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

638-7105

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

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

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

southeasternsurveying.com

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Power King 1614 tractor, rebuilt, original, Kohler motor, lawn mower attachments, dual transmissions, $3,900; 849-5340.

Miscellaneous

15 cubic foot Frigidaire refrigerator, 5 established beehives, $250 excellent condition, $200; each, includes bottom box, and 579-2143. frames OBO; extra boxes/frames; 334-333-3533, call/text.

Baby/Children

Home/Farm Have Sawmill, Will Travel

2015 Kubota tractor, 51 HP, 2 wheel drive, 400 hours, like new, $10,500; 2017 Jayco travel trailer, 21’, like new, $14,000; 638-1991 or 258-7147.

Flight condition bobwhite & TN. Red quail, ready for hunting; 326-3016. Hay, Tifton 9 Bahia, barn-stored or covered with tarp, $35, 4x5 rolls; 718-6254.

Goats, beautiful, 3 males, the rest

Child’s playpen, like new, $35; 624-8005.

OLEN BARFIELD

Ford Classic 801 tractor, diesel, Goodall brand with or without all around equipment, $3,000; 263-6479.

Barn-kept wrapped hay, 4x5 rolls; 334-685-0490.

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

Gehl 100 mix mill feed grinder, $1,000; 260-6525.

Zebra tractor, good power, solid full size, with bush hog, diesel, $3,500, starts with touch of the key; 263-6479.

Canning jars, pints, quarts, $6 per dozen; 263-4013.

Glass electric connectors, 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, $30 or $25 for all; 326-8907.

Built 454 motor, 350 turbo transmission in 1986 motor home, ran good when parked, must take entire motor home, $625; 333-3576.

Peel Appointed EVP & CEO

T

y Peel of Chipley, Fla., has been appointed Executive Vice President & CEO of West Florida Electric Cooperative by its board of trustees.

He has also been elected to represent West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) on the PowerSouth Board of Trustees. Peel was unanimously appointed by the board of trustees during the co-op’s January board meeting.

Peel has worked at WFEC for 37 years in various positions and capacities including Interim EVP & CEO. He served in the United States Marine Corps and Air Force Special Operations, and he served in Operation Enduring Freedom.

He studied at Embry-Riddle University and Vincennes University. He is a Certified Utility Safety Administrator and a graduate of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Management Internship Program. He is also a private pilot.

Peel is a Capital City Bank board member, past Chairman of the Tri-County Airport Board, and he served on the Orange Hill Soil & Water Conservation Board.

He and his wife, Marie, have four children, Jamie, Jed, Bryan and Taylor.

Debbie Roney Smith McIntosh Full Time Realtor since 1996 Outboard & Small Engine

Grand Ridge

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

4420 Lafayette St. Marianna, FL 32446 Call or Text (850) 209-8039 debson1999@gmail.com

I’m a REALTOR~I’m American Gold

Vote For & Re-Elect

Tim Alford

WFEC District 2 Trustee • Credentialed Cooperative Director (NRECA) • WFEC Member for 35 Years • Graduate of Grand Ridge High School • Attended Chipola College & Florida Gateway College • Lifetime member of Shady Grove Methodist Church • Retired FDC Employee • Self-employed Row Crop Farmer

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

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

Multi-Million Dollar Producer

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

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

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

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

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

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

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

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

Political advertisement paid for & approved by Tim Alford for WFEC District 2 Trustee

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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

Have Medicare questions?

I have answers.

Most Insurances Accepted New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

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

Gene Alford

Licensed Sales Representative 4427 Market Street Marianna, FL 32446

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

850-209-1381, TTY 711 UHCMedicareSolutions.com

Storage Shelter

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

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

Fred O’Neal II

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. since

Owner: David Anderson

850-502-1979 GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 703-1224

1977

Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

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

LR Steel Building Erectors, LLC 850-557-1553 or 615-642-0430

New Construction or Repair Work Chad Roland, Owner

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

7897 McKeown Mill Road Sneads, FL

wcroland73@gmail.com

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

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

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

Friday nights: All sessions pay $250!

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

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

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Community Calendar Cont.

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

Beekeepers Workshop & Trade Show Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30; 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (lunch included) Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Featuring hands-on open hive experiences, presentations on the latest research-based beekeeping management, interaction with expert beekeepers & vendors. Fee is $30 for one day or $50 for both days per person over 12 & $10 per day for kids 12 & under by March 22. Add an additional $10 per person after March 22 or for payment at the door the day of the event.

There are two ways to register for this event: 1- Online through the Eventbrite site (a small convenience fee will be added). 2 – Or stop by your local extension office. For more info contact UF/IFAS Extension Washington County at 638-6180 or washington.ifas.ufl.edu 62nd Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival Pageant Friday, June 7 & Saturday, June 8; 6:30 p.m. nightly Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley This is an open pagent with all proceeds benefiting the Panhandle Watermelon Festival. Entry fee is $70 & entry into the photogenic competition is $10. Photogenic entries limited to one photo/ contestant. Applications due May 17, along with the entry fee. Checks should be made out to the Panhandle Watermelon Festival Pageant.

Applications can be personally delivered to Bush Paint & Supply or mailed to Panhandle Watermelon Pageant, c/o Bush Paint & Supply, 961 6th Avenue, Graceville, FL 32440. Applications can be picked up at Bush Paint & Supply in Graceville, Washington County Ag Extension Office, Chipley or online at www.panhandlewatermelon.com/pageant. Admission to the pageant is $5 per adult and applies to all individuals with the exception of contestants. Admission is free to children 3 years and under. For further information, contact Pageant Director, Teresa Bush, 263-4744 (day) or 263-3072 (evenings) or 415-0692 (cell); Pageant Co-Director, Melissa Miles at 260-4323 or Pageant Co-Director, Michelle Watkins at 415-0387.

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

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

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

Land Clearing & Forestry Services 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 Clay O’Neal:

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 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 MARCH 2019

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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200-Amp Power Pole $299.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95 Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

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

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Howard Hodge Jr.

Panhandle Crop Short Course Thursday, March 7; 7:15 a.m. – Noon Jackson County Extension Office, 2741 Penn Avenue, Marianna Topics include variety selection, pest management, update on dicamba use, financial assistance opportunities for growers & the crop market outlook.

The meeting is approved for Florida pesticide CEUs & Certified Crop Advisor CEUs. For more info, contact Ethan Carter or Liz Jackson at 482-9620.

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

Washington County Ag Center, Hwy. 90, Chipley Brides-to-be can visit with event planners, venues, photographers, caterers, florists, linens, decorating accents, hair stylists, makeup artists, nail technicians, jewelers, videographers, DJs, musicians and more. Gifts, wedding gowns & accessories will be on display & gowns will be modeled.

Caterers will serve samples. All guests admitted for free & brides will receive door prizes for visiting booths. For additional info or to become a vendor, call 260-5896.

Florida’s Dicamba Stewardship Training Wednesday, March 20; 9-11 a.m.

Jackson County Extension Office, 2741 Penn Avenue, Marianna This training will be broadcast to participating extension offices. New for 2019, all applicators using dicamba over-the-top on herbicide tolerant crops (cotton & soybean) will be required to have a restricted use pesticide license & attend this training. To accommodate applicators with conflicts on the 20th, it will be recorded to watch in the future at one of the participating offices. The training is approved for two Core CEUs & will be broadcast to participating extension offices including Washington & Jackson Counties. For more info contact them.

Cooking with Herbs Class Tuesday, March 26; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Use fresh & dried herbs to flavor dishes without the salt shaker. Fee is $5 & includes class materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington Co. Extension Office at 638-6265 or the Holmes Co. Extension Office at 547-1108.

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Linemen often work beside a busy roadway, & that makes a dangerous job more hazardous.

When approaching a utility vehicle, move over if safe to do so, creating an empty lane buffer. When changing lanes isn’t possible, reduce your speed. Let’s work together to follow the law, pay attention, slow down, move over & stay safe.

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t’s that time of year again. Ballots and election materials for West Florida Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustee Elections will be mailed on Thursday, March 28. Each WFEC member’s voting packet will arrive in an envelope marked: “Annual Election Materials.” This packet will contain everything you will need to exercise your voting rights as a member-owner of WFEC. Seats on the board in Districts 1, 2 and 3 are up for election this year.

To be eligible to serve on the Board of Trustees, a candidate must be a member of the cooperative, reside in the respective district and meet certain requirements set forth in WFEC’s bylaws. Some qualifications include the ability to become bonded, capability of receiving emails and successfully meeting all the requirements needed to become a National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Credentialed Cooperative Director within 36 months of being elected. Trustees serve a three-year term.

Each election packet will contain a booklet of information which includes: • A letter from Carr, Riggs & Ingram • Official notice of the Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day • Minutes of the 2018 Annual Meeting • An agenda for the 2019 Annual Meeting • Candidate profiles

• A voter checklist • Registration card • The election packets will also include a ballot and a postage-paid return envelope.

Ballots are due back by Wednesday, April 17, and should be received no later than 5:00 p.m.

Ballots received after this deadline will be declared invalid. Do not deliver your ballot to any WFEC office. Please follow the voting procedures listed in the packet you will receive.

Important Dates to Remember March 28

Ballots for WFEC's Annual Trustee Election mailed to each WFEC member.

April 17

Ballots due back to Carr, Riggs & Ingram, CPAs & Advisors by 5:00 p.m. DO NOT DELIVER YOUR BALLOT TO ANY WFEC OFFICE. PLEASE FOLLOW the VOTING PROCEDURES AS LISTED IN YOUR VOTING PACKET.

April 27

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WFEC's Annual Meeting/ Member Appreciation Day will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Graceville Civic Center. Entertainment will be provided by the Cedar Creek Band of Chipley, Florida.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

3 Easy DIY Projects to Save Energy

many different types of caulking compounds available, but the most popular choice is silicone. Silicone caulk is waterproof, flexible and won’t shrink or crack.

Before applying new caulk, inter weather can have a big impact on your energy bills, clean and remove any old caulk hitting your pockets a little harder than you like. Now that spring is just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to tackle or paint with a putty knife, screwa few DIY efficiency projects. The good news: You don’t have to be an driver, brush or solvent. The area should be dry before you energy expert to do this! There are several easy ways to save energy, if you’re willing to take a hands-on approach, Here are three projects you apply new caulk. Apply in one continuous stream, making sure it can do now to start saving.

Make the Most of Your Water Heater. Start with one of the easiest sticks to both sides of the crack or seam. Afterwards, use a putty knife projects: insulating your water heater. Insulating a water heater that’s to smooth out the caulk, then wipe warm to the touch can save 7 to 16 percent annually on water heating the surface with a dry cloth. bills. It should be noted that if your water heater is new, it is likely Weather Strip Exterior Doors. already insulated. But if your water heater is warm to the touch, it needs One of the best ways to seal air additional insulation. leaks is to weather strip exterior Purchase a pre-cut jacket or blanket for about $20. You’ll probably doors, which can keep out drafts. need two people for this project. Before you start, turn off the water Weather stripping materials vary, heater. Wrap the blanket around the water heater and tape it to temporarily keep it in place. If necessary, use a marker to note the areas but you can ask your local hardware store for assistance if you’re where the controls are so you can cut them out. Once the blanket is unsure about the supplies you need. positioned correctly, tape it permanently in place, then turn the water When choosing weather stripheater back on. ping materials, make sure it can Seal Air Leaks with Caulk. The average American family spends $2,000 annually on energy bills, but unfortunately, much of that money withstand temperature changes, friction and general “wear and is wasted through air leaks. Applying caulk around windows, doors, tear” for the location of the door. electrical wiring and plumbing can save energy and money. There are Keep in mind, you will need separate materials for the door sweep The average American family spends $2,000 annually on (at the bottom of the door) and the energy bills, but unfortunately, much of that money is wasted top and sides. through air leaks in the home. Applying caulk around windows, doors, electrical wiring and plumbing can save energy and Before applying the new money. Photo Credit: Rare Form Properties weather stripping, clean the moulding with water and soap, then let the area dry completely. Measure each side of the door, then cut the weather stripping to fit each section. Make sure the weather stripping fits snugly against both surfaces so it compresses when the door is closed.

By completing these simple efficiency projects, you can save energy (and money!) while increasing the comfort level of your home. And you can impress your family and friends with your savvy energy-saving skills.

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Onion Casserole

What’s in YOUR Water?

John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

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

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!

Submitted by: Shirley Wilkins Ingredients: 1 box Jiffy corn bread mix 2/3 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 cup oil 8 oz. sour cream 1/2 cup margarine 1 can cream corn 2 large onions, steamed (vidalia are best)

Directions: Mix corn bread mix with milk, egg and oil then spread into a 9x13 inch greased pan. Steam the onions, cut and add to mixture. Mix together sour cream, margarine and corn.

Pour over top of entire mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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junior from Altha School, Jackson Goins and Chipley High School junior, Karleigh Walters were named West Florida Electric’s Youth Tour competition winners on February 25.

Megan Blaylock from Marianna High School was named the alternate.

These students will represent WFEC on the National Rural Electric Youth Tour June 15-20, traveling to Washington, D.C. with over 30 other Florida students to join over 1,600 high school juniors representing co-ops from across the country.

Thirteen area students participated in the Youth Tour program this year. They were: Jackson Goins, Altha School; Leah Lewis, Bethlehem School; Isabelle Holloway, Blountstown High School; Karleigh Walters, Chipley High School; Mary Haser, Cottondale High School; Joshua Wesley, Graceville High School; Katherine Albury, Holmes County High School; Reilly Blighton, Malone School; Megan Blaylock, Marianna High School; Lydia Dixon, Poplar Springs School; Colby Bryan, Ponce De Leon High School; Maegan Lucas, Sneads High School and Mikayla Cotton, Vernon High School.

The cooperative’s Board of Trustees has created a scholarship program linked to Youth Tour participation. Each year, a scholarship of $4,000 to Chipola College is awarded to the highest scoring participant from each county. Participants are ranked on a scale of 100 points using a panel interview process and the following categories: Communication Skills, Knowledge of Subject, Personality, Community Service and Poise/ Appearance. Those scholarship recipients were: Jackson Goins, Calhoun County; Katherine Albury, Holmes County; Megan Blaylock, Jackson County and Karleigh Walters, Washington County.

The Washington, D.C. Youth Tour Program has been in existence since 1957 when co-ops sent students to Washington, D.C. to work during the summer.

By 1964, the program caught on, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) began to coordinate the efforts of the co-ops. Since then, thousands of young people have experienced this opportunity.

WFEC has participated in the Youth Tour since 1979, sending two students to Washington, D.C. each year since. For more information about the Youth Tour and the scholarship program, please visit www.westflorida. coop or contact Candace Croft at ccroft@westflorida.coop.

Four local students were the recipients of a $4,000 scholarship to Chipola College. They are pictured here with the WFEC Board of Trustees & WFEC's EVP & CEO, Ty Peel, who awarded them with the scholarships. (Front, left-right): John Adams, Secretary/Treasurer; Katherine Albury, Holmes County scholarship winner; Megan Blaylock, Jackson County scholarship winner; Karleigh Walters, Washington County scholarship winner; Jackson Goins, Calhoun County scholarship winner; Ty Peel, EVP & CEO & A.C. Miles, District 5 Trustee. (Back, left-right): Randy Bush, Vice President; Joe Rone, President; George Owens; District 6 Trustee; Tim Alford, District 2 Trustee & David Tatum, District 1 Trustee.

While on Youth Tour, students visited the Florida Senate & House of Representatives (below) & had a chance to have a little fun playing mini golf (left).

Thirteen local high school students participated in this year's WFEC Youth Tour Program. (Front row, l-r): Jackson Goins, Altha School; Maegan Lucas, Sneads HS; Karleigh Walters, Chipley HS; Reilly Blighton, Malone School; Lydia Dixon, Poplar Springs School; Katherine Albury, Holmes Co. HS; & Mary Haser, Cottondale HS. (Back row, l-r): Megan Blaylock, Marianna HS; Leah Lewis, Bethlehem School; Isabelle Holloway, Blountstown HS; Colby Bryan, Ponce De Leon HS; Mikayla Cotton, Vernon HS & Josh Wesley, Graceville HS.

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Local Students Recognized & Awarded

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junior from Altha School, Jackson Goins and Chipley High School junior, Karleigh Walters were named West Florida Electric’s Youth Tour competition winners on February 25.

Megan Blaylock from Marianna High School was named the alternate.

These students will represent WFEC on the National Rural Electric Youth Tour June 15-20, traveling to Washington, D.C. with over 30 other Florida students to join over 1,600 high school juniors representing co-ops from across the country.

Thirteen area students participated in the Youth Tour program this year. They were: Jackson Goins, Altha School; Leah Lewis, Bethlehem School; Isabelle Holloway, Blountstown High School; Karleigh Walters, Chipley High School; Mary Haser, Cottondale High School; Joshua Wesley, Graceville High School; Katherine Albury, Holmes County High School; Reilly Blighton, Malone School; Megan Blaylock, Marianna High School; Lydia Dixon, Poplar Springs School; Colby Bryan, Ponce De Leon High School; Maegan Lucas, Sneads High School and Mikayla Cotton, Vernon High School.

The cooperative’s Board of Trustees has created a scholarship program linked to Youth Tour participation. Each year, a scholarship of $4,000 to Chipola College is awarded to the highest scoring participant from each county. Participants are ranked on a scale of 100 points using a panel interview process and the following categories: Communication Skills, Knowledge of Subject, Personality, Community Service and Poise/ Appearance. Those scholarship recipients were: Jackson Goins, Calhoun County; Katherine Albury, Holmes County; Megan Blaylock, Jackson County and Karleigh Walters, Washington County.

The Washington, D.C. Youth Tour Program has been in existence since 1957 when co-ops sent students to Washington, D.C. to work during the summer.

By 1964, the program caught on, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) began to coordinate the efforts of the co-ops. Since then, thousands of young people have experienced this opportunity.

WFEC has participated in the Youth Tour since 1979, sending two students to Washington, D.C. each year since. For more information about the Youth Tour and the scholarship program, please visit www.westflorida. coop or contact Candace Croft at ccroft@westflorida.coop.

Four local students were the recipients of a $4,000 scholarship to Chipola College. They are pictured here with the WFEC Board of Trustees & WFEC's EVP & CEO, Ty Peel, who awarded them with the scholarships. (Front, left-right): John Adams, Secretary/Treasurer; Katherine Albury, Holmes County scholarship winner; Megan Blaylock, Jackson County scholarship winner; Karleigh Walters, Washington County scholarship winner; Jackson Goins, Calhoun County scholarship winner; Ty Peel, EVP & CEO & A.C. Miles, District 5 Trustee. (Back, left-right): Randy Bush, Vice President; Joe Rone, President; George Owens; District 6 Trustee; Tim Alford, District 2 Trustee & David Tatum, District 1 Trustee.

While on Youth Tour, students visited the Florida Senate & House of Representatives (below) & had a chance to have a little fun playing mini golf (left).

Thirteen local high school students participated in this year's WFEC Youth Tour Program. (Front row, l-r): Jackson Goins, Altha School; Maegan Lucas, Sneads HS; Karleigh Walters, Chipley HS; Reilly Blighton, Malone School; Lydia Dixon, Poplar Springs School; Katherine Albury, Holmes Co. HS; & Mary Haser, Cottondale HS. (Back row, l-r): Megan Blaylock, Marianna HS; Leah Lewis, Bethlehem School; Isabelle Holloway, Blountstown HS; Colby Bryan, Ponce De Leon HS; Mikayla Cotton, Vernon HS & Josh Wesley, Graceville HS.

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Power Out? Text Us!

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service

Onion Casserole

What’s in YOUR Water?

John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

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

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!

Submitted by: Shirley Wilkins Ingredients: 1 box Jiffy corn bread mix 2/3 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 cup oil 8 oz. sour cream 1/2 cup margarine 1 can cream corn 2 large onions, steamed (vidalia are best)

Directions: Mix corn bread mix with milk, egg and oil then spread into a 9x13 inch greased pan. Steam the onions, cut and add to mixture. Mix together sour cream, margarine and corn.

Pour over top of entire mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

*Please note that your phone plan’s standard data charges will apply.*

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

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

Office:

850-263-8064

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

Septic

850-573-1229

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

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

ffbf.com |

Bonifay: 850-547-8250 • Marianna: 850-526-7144 Graceville: 850-263-3225 • Chipley: 850-638-7892 PAGE 12

and

• Cell:

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406

We Need Your Help!

We're looking for recipes for the Current Light Flashes publication. Please send photos if available.

Remember to submit your name, so we can give credit where credit is due.

Ways to Submit: 1. Mail: PO. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440 2. Email: clf@westflorida.coop 3. Drop: at your local district office

State Certified CFC1425994 ISSUE MARCH 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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t’s that time of year again. Ballots and election materials for West Florida Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustee Elections will be mailed on Thursday, March 28. Each WFEC member’s voting packet will arrive in an envelope marked: “Annual Election Materials.” This packet will contain everything you will need to exercise your voting rights as a member-owner of WFEC. Seats on the board in Districts 1, 2 and 3 are up for election this year.

To be eligible to serve on the Board of Trustees, a candidate must be a member of the cooperative, reside in the respective district and meet certain requirements set forth in WFEC’s bylaws. Some qualifications include the ability to become bonded, capability of receiving emails and successfully meeting all the requirements needed to become a National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Credentialed Cooperative Director within 36 months of being elected. Trustees serve a three-year term.

Each election packet will contain a booklet of information which includes: • A letter from Carr, Riggs & Ingram • Official notice of the Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day • Minutes of the 2018 Annual Meeting • An agenda for the 2019 Annual Meeting • Candidate profiles

• A voter checklist • Registration card • The election packets will also include a ballot and a postage-paid return envelope.

Ballots are due back by Wednesday, April 17, and should be received no later than 5:00 p.m.

Ballots received after this deadline will be declared invalid. Do not deliver your ballot to any WFEC office. Please follow the voting procedures listed in the packet you will receive.

Important Dates to Remember March 28

Ballots for WFEC's Annual Trustee Election mailed to each WFEC member.

April 17

Ballots due back to Carr, Riggs & Ingram, CPAs & Advisors by 5:00 p.m. DO NOT DELIVER YOUR BALLOT TO ANY WFEC OFFICE. PLEASE FOLLOW the VOTING PROCEDURES AS LISTED IN YOUR VOTING PACKET.

April 27

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

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

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850-676-4903

WFEC's Annual Meeting/ Member Appreciation Day will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Graceville Civic Center. Entertainment will be provided by the Cedar Creek Band of Chipley, Florida.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

3 Easy DIY Projects to Save Energy

many different types of caulking compounds available, but the most popular choice is silicone. Silicone caulk is waterproof, flexible and won’t shrink or crack.

Before applying new caulk, inter weather can have a big impact on your energy bills, clean and remove any old caulk hitting your pockets a little harder than you like. Now that spring is just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to tackle or paint with a putty knife, screwa few DIY efficiency projects. The good news: You don’t have to be an driver, brush or solvent. The area should be dry before you energy expert to do this! There are several easy ways to save energy, if you’re willing to take a hands-on approach, Here are three projects you apply new caulk. Apply in one continuous stream, making sure it can do now to start saving.

Make the Most of Your Water Heater. Start with one of the easiest sticks to both sides of the crack or seam. Afterwards, use a putty knife projects: insulating your water heater. Insulating a water heater that’s to smooth out the caulk, then wipe warm to the touch can save 7 to 16 percent annually on water heating the surface with a dry cloth. bills. It should be noted that if your water heater is new, it is likely Weather Strip Exterior Doors. already insulated. But if your water heater is warm to the touch, it needs One of the best ways to seal air additional insulation. leaks is to weather strip exterior Purchase a pre-cut jacket or blanket for about $20. You’ll probably doors, which can keep out drafts. need two people for this project. Before you start, turn off the water Weather stripping materials vary, heater. Wrap the blanket around the water heater and tape it to temporarily keep it in place. If necessary, use a marker to note the areas but you can ask your local hardware store for assistance if you’re where the controls are so you can cut them out. Once the blanket is unsure about the supplies you need. positioned correctly, tape it permanently in place, then turn the water When choosing weather stripheater back on. ping materials, make sure it can Seal Air Leaks with Caulk. The average American family spends $2,000 annually on energy bills, but unfortunately, much of that money withstand temperature changes, friction and general “wear and is wasted through air leaks. Applying caulk around windows, doors, tear” for the location of the door. electrical wiring and plumbing can save energy and money. There are Keep in mind, you will need separate materials for the door sweep The average American family spends $2,000 annually on (at the bottom of the door) and the energy bills, but unfortunately, much of that money is wasted top and sides. through air leaks in the home. Applying caulk around windows, doors, electrical wiring and plumbing can save energy and Before applying the new money. Photo Credit: Rare Form Properties weather stripping, clean the moulding with water and soap, then let the area dry completely. Measure each side of the door, then cut the weather stripping to fit each section. Make sure the weather stripping fits snugly against both surfaces so it compresses when the door is closed.

By completing these simple efficiency projects, you can save energy (and money!) while increasing the comfort level of your home. And you can impress your family and friends with your savvy energy-saving skills.

W

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200-Amp Power Pole $299.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95 Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

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Re-screening & Screen Repairs on Pool Enclosures & Porches, One Panel or Whole Enclosure. Pressure Washing Available. Specialty Screen Available. Serving Bay County & the Surrounding Areas.

American Construction & Remodel, LLC

Specializing in Hardie Board Siding

850-628-1906 Owner: Stephen Yates

Hill’s Tree Service

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

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Howard Hodge Jr.

Panhandle Crop Short Course Thursday, March 7; 7:15 a.m. – Noon Jackson County Extension Office, 2741 Penn Avenue, Marianna Topics include variety selection, pest management, update on dicamba use, financial assistance opportunities for growers & the crop market outlook.

The meeting is approved for Florida pesticide CEUs & Certified Crop Advisor CEUs. For more info, contact Ethan Carter or Liz Jackson at 482-9620.

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

Washington County Ag Center, Hwy. 90, Chipley Brides-to-be can visit with event planners, venues, photographers, caterers, florists, linens, decorating accents, hair stylists, makeup artists, nail technicians, jewelers, videographers, DJs, musicians and more. Gifts, wedding gowns & accessories will be on display & gowns will be modeled.

Caterers will serve samples. All guests admitted for free & brides will receive door prizes for visiting booths. For additional info or to become a vendor, call 260-5896.

Florida’s Dicamba Stewardship Training Wednesday, March 20; 9-11 a.m.

Jackson County Extension Office, 2741 Penn Avenue, Marianna This training will be broadcast to participating extension offices. New for 2019, all applicators using dicamba over-the-top on herbicide tolerant crops (cotton & soybean) will be required to have a restricted use pesticide license & attend this training. To accommodate applicators with conflicts on the 20th, it will be recorded to watch in the future at one of the participating offices. The training is approved for two Core CEUs & will be broadcast to participating extension offices including Washington & Jackson Counties. For more info contact them.

Cooking with Herbs Class Tuesday, March 26; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Use fresh & dried herbs to flavor dishes without the salt shaker. Fee is $5 & includes class materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington Co. Extension Office at 638-6265 or the Holmes Co. Extension Office at 547-1108.

District 2 Trustee Honest, Hardworking & Committed to Serve Paid Pol. Adv. Paid for & Approved by Howard Hodge Jr.

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

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

Over 20 years experience

“We Work to please YOU”

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

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

For All Your Propane Needs

TOGETHER We can be safe.

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

RC #29027247 RR #282811560 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

Williams Home Improvements No Job Too Big or Small

Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501 ISSUE MARCH 2019

Marianna, Florida

#RM0048955

• Roofing • Additions

850.674.8092

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

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

(850) 209-2105

(850) 482-5513

Your Remodeling Pros

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

Best Prices

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

100 amp $23695 200 amp $31995

850.573.0616

Best Service

547-3696

(850) 481-2960

• Total Renovations • Vinyl

Stump Grinding

415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay

30 Years Experience • Owned & Operated by Francis Hinson

Mobile Home Power Pole

Glen Scott

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

Linemen often work beside a busy roadway, & that makes a dangerous job more hazardous.

When approaching a utility vehicle, move over if safe to do so, creating an empty lane buffer. When changing lanes isn’t possible, reduce your speed. Let’s work together to follow the law, pay attention, slow down, move over & stay safe.

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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

Have Medicare questions?

I have answers.

Most Insurances Accepted New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

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

Gene Alford

Licensed Sales Representative 4427 Market Street Marianna, FL 32446

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

850-209-1381, TTY 711 UHCMedicareSolutions.com

Storage Shelter

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

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

Fred O’Neal II

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. since

Owner: David Anderson

850-502-1979 GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 703-1224

1977

Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

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

LR Steel Building Erectors, LLC 850-557-1553 or 615-642-0430

New Construction or Repair Work Chad Roland, Owner

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

7897 McKeown Mill Road Sneads, FL

wcroland73@gmail.com

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

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

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

Friday nights: All sessions pay $250!

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

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

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Community Calendar Cont.

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

Beekeepers Workshop & Trade Show Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30; 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (lunch included) Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Featuring hands-on open hive experiences, presentations on the latest research-based beekeeping management, interaction with expert beekeepers & vendors. Fee is $30 for one day or $50 for both days per person over 12 & $10 per day for kids 12 & under by March 22. Add an additional $10 per person after March 22 or for payment at the door the day of the event.

There are two ways to register for this event: 1- Online through the Eventbrite site (a small convenience fee will be added). 2 – Or stop by your local extension office. For more info contact UF/IFAS Extension Washington County at 638-6180 or washington.ifas.ufl.edu 62nd Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival Pageant Friday, June 7 & Saturday, June 8; 6:30 p.m. nightly Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley This is an open pagent with all proceeds benefiting the Panhandle Watermelon Festival. Entry fee is $70 & entry into the photogenic competition is $10. Photogenic entries limited to one photo/ contestant. Applications due May 17, along with the entry fee. Checks should be made out to the Panhandle Watermelon Festival Pageant.

Applications can be personally delivered to Bush Paint & Supply or mailed to Panhandle Watermelon Pageant, c/o Bush Paint & Supply, 961 6th Avenue, Graceville, FL 32440. Applications can be picked up at Bush Paint & Supply in Graceville, Washington County Ag Extension Office, Chipley or online at www.panhandlewatermelon.com/pageant. Admission to the pageant is $5 per adult and applies to all individuals with the exception of contestants. Admission is free to children 3 years and under. For further information, contact Pageant Director, Teresa Bush, 263-4744 (day) or 263-3072 (evenings) or 415-0692 (cell); Pageant Co-Director, Melissa Miles at 260-4323 or Pageant Co-Director, Michelle Watkins at 415-0387.

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

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

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

Land Clearing & Forestry Services 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 Clay O’Neal:

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 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 MARCH 2019

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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Bush Paint & Supply

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

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville D West Florida Turf SOCentipede • St. Augustine • 419 Bermuda D SO

Centipede Seed

On the FarmDelivered or Installed

Animals/Livestock German Shepherd puppies, black & tan, mother & father on site, first shots, dewormed, $350; 263-4635.

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

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623 WISEFLY AUTO GLASS - EST. 2007

WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS CALL NOW (850) 387-2400 MV100767 any glass any vehicle

are females; 547-5531.

5 month old pullets, 4 different types, $12 each; 557-4412.

Appliances

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

638-7105

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

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

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

southeasternsurveying.com

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Power King 1614 tractor, rebuilt, original, Kohler motor, lawn mower attachments, dual transmissions, $3,900; 849-5340.

Miscellaneous

15 cubic foot Frigidaire refrigerator, 5 established beehives, $250 excellent condition, $200; each, includes bottom box, and 579-2143. frames OBO; extra boxes/frames; 334-333-3533, call/text.

Baby/Children

Home/Farm Have Sawmill, Will Travel

2015 Kubota tractor, 51 HP, 2 wheel drive, 400 hours, like new, $10,500; 2017 Jayco travel trailer, 21’, like new, $14,000; 638-1991 or 258-7147.

Flight condition bobwhite & TN. Red quail, ready for hunting; 326-3016. Hay, Tifton 9 Bahia, barn-stored or covered with tarp, $35, 4x5 rolls; 718-6254.

Goats, beautiful, 3 males, the rest

Child’s playpen, like new, $35; 624-8005.

OLEN BARFIELD

Ford Classic 801 tractor, diesel, Goodall brand with or without all around equipment, $3,000; 263-6479.

Barn-kept wrapped hay, 4x5 rolls; 334-685-0490.

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

Gehl 100 mix mill feed grinder, $1,000; 260-6525.

Zebra tractor, good power, solid full size, with bush hog, diesel, $3,500, starts with touch of the key; 263-6479.

Canning jars, pints, quarts, $6 per dozen; 263-4013.

Glass electric connectors, 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, $30 or $25 for all; 326-8907.

Built 454 motor, 350 turbo transmission in 1986 motor home, ran good when parked, must take entire motor home, $625; 333-3576.

Peel Appointed EVP & CEO

T

y Peel of Chipley, Fla., has been appointed Executive Vice President & CEO of West Florida Electric Cooperative by its board of trustees.

He has also been elected to represent West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) on the PowerSouth Board of Trustees. Peel was unanimously appointed by the board of trustees during the co-op’s January board meeting.

Peel has worked at WFEC for 37 years in various positions and capacities including Interim EVP & CEO. He served in the United States Marine Corps and Air Force Special Operations, and he served in Operation Enduring Freedom.

He studied at Embry-Riddle University and Vincennes University. He is a Certified Utility Safety Administrator and a graduate of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Management Internship Program. He is also a private pilot.

Peel is a Capital City Bank board member, past Chairman of the Tri-County Airport Board, and he served on the Orange Hill Soil & Water Conservation Board.

He and his wife, Marie, have four children, Jamie, Jed, Bryan and Taylor.

Debbie Roney Smith McIntosh Full Time Realtor since 1996 Outboard & Small Engine

Grand Ridge

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

4420 Lafayette St. Marianna, FL 32446 Call or Text (850) 209-8039 debson1999@gmail.com

I’m a REALTOR~I’m American Gold

Vote For & Re-Elect

Tim Alford

WFEC District 2 Trustee • Credentialed Cooperative Director (NRECA) • WFEC Member for 35 Years • Graduate of Grand Ridge High School • Attended Chipola College & Florida Gateway College • Lifetime member of Shady Grove Methodist Church • Retired FDC Employee • Self-employed Row Crop Farmer

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

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

Multi-Million Dollar Producer

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

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

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

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

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

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

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

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

Political advertisement paid for & approved by Tim Alford for WFEC District 2 Trustee

ISSUE MARCH 2019

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Miscellaneous (cont.)

Multiple Listings

Chevrolet Silverado double cab side Duncan Phyfe drop-leaf table, seats steps, 4” round, 7’ long, black, new; 6-8; buffet, oval mirror shelf on top, drawer on bottom, oak; 209-4500.

547-7493.

Martin houses, bat houses; handcrafted wooden toys & more; 547-9269.

Street Strider, has stand to make bike stationary, child seat attachment, $1,000 OBO; 556-7033.

Used tin, good condition, 27 pieces, 14’ each, 14 pieces, 8’ each, make offer; 579-4172 or 372-2688.

Tim Alford, left, is one of three trustees who recently earned certifications from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

Joe Rone, President, WFEC Board of Trustees, presented Alford with his first level of certification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marsana Brunner, APRN Blountstown

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Dr. Oenbrink Blountstown

Jacob Robison, APRN Bonifay

Dr. Melvin Chipley

PanCareFL.org

Dr. Knowles Marianna

Kayla Sherrouse, APRN Marianna

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Square bale annual peanut hay; grain fed beef; Canyon Ridge round fire pit; Holley 4 barrel marine carburetor (fits 351 Ford engine); 263-3427.

Massey Ferguson tractor, diesel with disc, $4,500; cultivator frame, $350; single-row planter, model 46, $700; 373-6171.

Barrel, roping, pony, pleasure saddles; three peanut wagons; two gravity flow wagons; hay dolly; Weslo treadmill, $75; 638-7161. two goose neck trailers, 24’ & 30’; Plants in 6” pots, blueberries, thorn- 592-2494 or 209-8532. less blackberries, chinquapin, loquat, Coastal hay, 5x5 rolls, covered on elderberries; 674-4708. pallets, excellent quality; 38 pistol, Colt Detective Special, nickel, 2” Pecans, shelled, $8/pound; barrel; 592-4798. unshelled, 75¢/pound; 703-0626.

Long leaf pine straw, $2.50/bale (minimum 100 bales); 768-4610.

Hill-Rom hospital bed, $225; Sears Pro-form crosswalk treadmill, $250; 769-0790 or 763-6052.

Tiger PTO standby generator, 20 kW output on trailer, never used, make offer; 832-9055.

Furniture; antiques; paintings; Tupperware; china; books; shelves; TVs; boat; 638-3078 or 260-5010.

Delta band saw; reciprocating saw; miter saw; self-propelled push mower; 10” table saw; electric white stand mixer, like new; 638-7852.

Table saw, used very little; dressers, lamps, end tables; electric heaters; 4 acres on Hwy. 177A, $20,000; tape Used plywood, 2x4, 2x6, not pressure treated; 858-805-1948, text player/recorder; 703-0938. preferred, but can call.

Heat lamp, $100; antique piano stool, $50; 326-8907, before 8 p.m.

ISSUE MARCH 2019

Real Estate

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

Home & 77 acres of land, Lovedale Community, 3BR/2BA, carport, large oaks, $290,000, $50,000 below appraisal; 592-4779.

57 wooded acres, excellent hunting near Choctawhatchee River on Curry Ferry Road, $89,000, owner financing available; 956-2054.

Recreational Vehicles 31’ motor home, 2000 Chateau Class-C, runs good, 32,000 miles, needs work, $4,500; 263-1182.

Bass Tracker, 40 HP, Mercury 4-stroke engine, on board gas tank, battery charger, run on trailer $15,000 OBO; 263-9572.

2014 Rockwood ultra lite camper signature series, 34’ long, queen bed, 2 leather recliners, much more; 547-2885.

2007 Yamaha Road Star, 37,000 miles, $4,000, trade for small vehicle, automatic transmission; 703-0923, please text.

Vehicles 1958 Willis jeep, original owner, side panels included, good condition, always garaged, $7,500; 334-652-2408.

2007 Lincoln Town Car, $6,000 OBO; 209-2698.

2005 Grand Marquis, $3,500; 258-5976.

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

850.263.1626 334.798.4125

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

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.

Vehicles (cont.)

2008 Buick Lucerne, 4 door, moon roof, leather & chrome package, excellent condition, new tires, cold AC, 73,000 miles, $7,700 , Altha; 352-409-8630.

WANTED Old beer cans for collection, often found in walls of old homes; 352-409-8630 or kcrollman@yahoo.com.

Horse; ponies; mules; 592-2494 or 209-8532.

Gas, oil, soda or automotive signs; gas pumps; oil cans; service station or general store items or advertisements; 209-2012.

Horses; ponies; mules; donkeys; 209-6268.

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Full-blooded Blue Heeler, free to a good home, 2-4 years old; 372-0913.

Vicion Model 2400 or Model Oak & sycamore fire wood, you cut, 2800 hay cutter, must be in good you haul, easy access, many trees; condition, will pay a premium price; 638-4767.

592-4740.

Subscription Rate Cooperative members, $2.50 per year Non-members, $6.00 per year

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Lawn mowers, Snapper 26”, 28” 30” for parts or repairs; 547-2177.

Two AKC German Short-haired Pointer pups, 6 months old, females; Handmade crafts & yard sale items, 209-8449, please leave message with needed for non-profit dog rescue; phone number.

579-2011.

Three-stall dog box, for 1999 Silverado; 209-4515.

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.

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

FREE

Main Business and Publications Offices 5282 Peanut Road Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 (850) 263-3231 or 1-800-342-7400

Change of Address Notices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Current Light Flashes P. O. Box 127 Graceville, Florida 32440-0127

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

Trustees Earn Certifications

One of the key strengths of the rural electric program is its commitment to education and professional development. The hree members of your West Florida Electric Board of Trustees Director Gold Certificate is the recently earned certifications from the National Rural Electric hallmark of a committed electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). cooperative director, according John Adams, pictured below on the right, and Randy Bush, picto NRECA, helping demonstrate tured below on left, completed courses for the Director Gold Credential commitment to members and (DGC). This level of certification recognizes trustees who have earned the director's commitment both the Certified Cooperative Director (CCD) and Board Leadership to continuing education. The (BLC) certificates. Director Gold recognizes trustees who are committed CCD prepares directors to fulfill to continuing their education beyond the CCD and BLC. The Director Gold Certification demonstrates a commitment to continue learning while their fiduciary duty as elected executing board responsibilities to the best of their ability throughout their officials serving on behalf of their membership. The purpose of all service on the cooperative’s board.

Tim Alford, pictured below in the center, completed courses for the NRECA director level education Certified Cooperative Director (CCD) certificate. The CCD is the first of a is to prepare directors to make three-part director education program through NRECA. The CCD consists informed business decisions in the boardroom that benefit the co-op of a curriculum of five fundamental courses focusing on basic governance and its members. knowledge and the essential skills required of cooperative trustees. The Certified Cooperative Director Certification demonstrates a commitment to understand the role and responsibility of a trustee while it prepares them to meet the challenges facing electric cooperatives now and in the future.

Below: (l-r) Randy Bush, Tim Alford and Once the CCD is completed, participants can then pursue the Board John Adams receive board certificates.

Leadership Certificate (BLC).

T

Shepherd mix, female, spade, midsize, great with kids, 3 years old, tan; 658-4362.

Two kittens, to good homes, one is female, tiger stripe, the other is male, tabby; 718-6362.

Brown

Pump Repair 638-7221 www.brownpumprepair.com

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CURRENT LIGHT

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

FLASHES

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 69, NO 3

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.

Residential • Commercial

Big or Small... We Can Do It All! JUST GIVE US A CALL: (850) 596-5067 www.panamacitytreesurgeon.com

Brandon Pearce, Owner Operator Arborist • Licensed & Insured

READY TO WORK. WHEREVER WORK TAKES YOU. $

WFEC Board of Directors

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

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

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

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

Brent Hall 850.718.7314

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

Serving Northwest Florida!

Rex A. Tyus

Jim Roberts Realty Since 1974

Real Estate

Buying or Selling

850-557-0212 Randy

Joe E.

BUSH

RONE

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

District 7 / Vice President

District 8 / President

David

John

TATUM

ADAMS

District 1

District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

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Locally Owned & Operated

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!

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

Rent-All • We have everything you need!

Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc. Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation

Working Cattle Ranch

Executive VP/CEO

Sneads, FL & Franklin, TN

850-326-7463 (cell)

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

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

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Realtor/Property Manager

Ty

Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured

LR Performance Horses

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Tracey R. Kent

PEEL

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Dirt • Rock • Culverts

Attorney

District 9

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE MARCH 2019

American Quarter Horse Breeder Visit our website: LRperformancehorses.com

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

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

Call Chad Roland • 850-557-1553

People's South Bank Payment Locations: Chipley (850) 415-1320 Greenwood (850) 594-4151 Malone (850) 569-2264 Marianna (850) 526-4331 or (850) 482-4029 Sneads (850) 593-1183

Blountstown (850) 674-5900

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

MARCH

North of Alford & South of Bonifay 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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P.O. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440-0127

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Local Students Recognized & Awarded Pages 10-11

Energy Efficiency Tip

A Cut Above TREE SERVICE LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

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

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

Hybrid Barn Kits Available!

Trustees Earn Certifications Engineered Buildings Available!

Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.

Peel Appointed EVP ...pg. 5 & CEO Trustee Elections Around the Corner ... pg. 8

Deck Kits!

Spring is nearly here! Now is the perfect time to test your A/C & ensure it’s ready for summer.

Remember to check the evaporator coil, which should be cleaned annually for optimal efficiency.

Fire Pit $219

www.panhandlesalvage.com

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

3 Easy DIY Projects ... pg. 13

Treated Swings in Stock!

850-547-9354

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

405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL

...pg. 3-4

*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*

ISSUE MARCH 2019

Community Calendar

...pgs. 14-15

Local Classifieds

...pgs. 16-18

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

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