May 2016

CURRENT LIGHT

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CURRENT LIGHT

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

Close the Door on Surges ISSUE MAY

2016

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL

66, NO 5

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“Let’s work together to keep our community safe.”

l Safer Communities l Stronger Families l Experienced Leadership “It’s not just about locking up criminals. I have experience preparing budgets, managing personnel, grants, and purchasing. I would appreciate your support and vote in the August 30th primary election. Please call me at 850-258-2857 if you have any questions.”

Paid Political Advertisement. Paid for and Approved by Kevin Crews, Republican for Washington County Sheriff, PO Box 202, Chipley, FL 32428

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

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE WFEC Trustees

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Pesky Scammers At it Again ...pg. 5 Lineman Appreciation Day Events ...pg. 6-7 Pay Attention! It Could Save Your Life ...pg. 14 Local Classifieds

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

CURRENT LIGHT

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USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 66, NO 5

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 and printed in-house monthly in the Graceville office as a service to the Co-op’s members.

Periodicals postage is paid at Graceville, Fla.

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

24x48x10 • Installed

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$4,295 WFEC Board of Directors

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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PATRICK

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District 3 / Vice President

District 9 / President

Brown Funeral Home 1068 Main Street • Chipley

www.brownfh.net

Joe E.

Ellis

RONE

NICHOLS

District 8 / Secretary-Treasurer

District 1

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

Before, During & After...

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Traditional Services Pre-Planning Services John

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Residential • Commercial

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Over 21 Years Professional Experience

Sidney Hall 850.569.2021 850.526.8441

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

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Pole Barn Kits

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.

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

24x24 - $1,799 24x36 - $1,999 24x48 - $2,699 24x60 - $3,099 32x36 - $2,699 32x48 - $3,399 32x60 - $4,099

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

Metal Roofing (Panels Cut to Length) Galvalume: $1.30/ft

Painted: $1.89/ft

Hurst Wins Bill Credit 6” Seamless Gutters Call for Estimates

(850) 693-4127 customgutterworks.com

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n November 2015, WFEC began conducting a contest for a $150 bill credit for any members who mailed in updated account information. Hundreds of members updated their account info during this promotion, which lasted through the last week of March 2016. Myra Hurst of Cottondale was the winner of the bill credit. It is vital for WFEC members to update their account information for outage reporting purposes.

FAST & FRIENDLY AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE A. C.

George Clayton

District 5

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OWENS

MILES

All Makes!

Call: Don Nichols Heating & Cooling License #: RM14017006

Don: (850) 718-6877 Nathan: (850) 866-9022

All Models!

Frank E.

Randy

BONDURANT

BUSH

Attorney

District 7

Russell

DUNAWAY

Executive VP/CEO

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Thank you (cont.)

Community Calendar (cont.)

acknowledge the contributions made to Circle Hill Baptist Church, Emerald Coast Hospice, Covenant Hospice, the donations to the Jackson County Education Foundation, and to the Gideon’s ministry in memory of Daddy.

The comforting ministries throughout the service began our journey of healing. By faith, God will guide us each step of the way. Thanks for your continued prayers, the family of Horace Skipper

6th Annual Fly-In & Open House Saturday, May 21; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Marianna Airport This event is free to the public. See military war birds and civilian aircraft. Enjoy watching a high dive parachute at noon. There will be helicopter rides, food, arts and crafts and free airplane rides for children between the ages of 8 and 17 through the “Young Eagles” program provided by EAA Chapter 1358 pilots. A parent or guardian must be present to qualify. Contact the Marianna Airport at 482-2281 or visit the City of Marianna website (www.cityofmarianna.com), then click on Government and Airport for full details.

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

Licensed & Insured gibbsconcrete.com

(850) 557-0753 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

Solar Cooking Class Thursday, June 9; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Making and using a solar cooker can let you have hot meals when the power is off, keep you from losing food, or just help reduce your cooking costs. We’ll demonstrate how to make a solar cooker, tips on safely using solar cookers, and even prepare foods you can sample. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 850-547-1108, or the Washington County Extension Office, 850-638-6265.

WFEC Announces Trustee Election Results

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s a not-for-profit electric cooperative, West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is owned by its members and each of those members has a voice in how the co-op is operated. That’s part of the cooperative difference.

Each year, West Florida Electric holds an election for three seats on its Board of Trustees. Every member of WFEC receives an election packet in the mail which contains, among other materials, an official notice of the annual meeting, a nominating committee report and candidate profiles for each district up for election. The packet also includes a ballot and pre-addressed postage paid return envelope. Ballots were due back to J. Philip Tyler, Certified Public Accountant’s office in Marianna on Wednesday, April 13 at 5:00 p.m.

This year, WFEC members elected trustees to represent them from Districts 2 and 3 through the mail ballot process. District 1 ran unopposed. Results of that election are as follows: District 1: Ellis Nichols – unopposed District 2: Eugene Alford – 2,494 Ben Maddox – 1,162

Panhandle Watermelon Festival Pageant Friday, June 10 & Saturday, June 11; 6:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley The 60th Annual pageant entry fee is $60 with an additional $10 fee for the photogenic competition (limit of one photo per contestant). Proceeds benefit the Panhandle Watermelon Festival. This is an open pageant. Applications available at Bush Paint & Supply, Cook’s Discount Drug & Washington County AgExtension office. Applications and entry fees due by May 20. Admission to the pageant is $5 and children under 3 are free. For more information, contact Teresa Bush at 263-4744 or 263-3072 or Melissa Miles at 260-4323.

District 3: John Patrick – 2,472 Shedrick McGriff – 1,187

Movie Night Third Saturday of each month; 6:00 p.m.

Rocky Creek Baptist Church, 5458 Rocky Creek Road, Marianna The church will host a free movie and popcorn nights for the entire family. Enjoy a family “togetherness” time while watching a family friendly movie in comfort.

Each month a different movie will be featured. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come. For more info, call 643-7711.

FOR SALE Animals/Livestock Chickens, 3 months old & adults, medium-sized mixed breeds, colorful, $3 each; 593-9109.

2 SimAngus bulls, excellent, low blue and AI show calves; 594-7626.

Layers, Dominique, Hamburg & Crosses, 9 months old, $8 each; 762-2470.

Purebred Angus bull, excellent blood lines, 6 months old, $975; 526-2451.

Beautiful Pearl baby cockatiels; $20, lots of unique colors; 369-0148.

Antiques/Collectibles Five antique pocket watches, all in fine shape & running, from 1920 to 1882; 3/$75, 1/$150, 1/$200, all 5/$500; 547-0397, Jim Dee.

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

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

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

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.

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CLASSIFIEDS

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE MAY 2016

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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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Antiques/Collectibles (cont.)

Vintage stamp collection, hate to part with, must see; 272-2227, Bree.

Community Calendar Sunland Center 2nd Annual “Art in the Park” Show Saturday, May 7, 2016; 10:00 a.m. – noon Sunland Environmental Park, Marianna This art show will showcase artwork produced by residents & staff of Sunland in Marianna. For more information call, 482-9281.

Ready. Set. Save on Kubota’s Kommander Series Residential Zero-Turn Mowers.

Beginner’s Pressure Canning Class Thursday, May 12; 6:00-9:30 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Hwy. 90, Bonifay Learn the basics of pressure canning by canning vegetables. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Canner gauge testing also will be available – bring canner lid with gauge. 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 638-6265 (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771) at least five working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request.

Set of 8 Oriental dishes, from 1940s, $50; 388-8414 or 557-5514.

Appliances Comfortair 18,000 BTU AC, w/ heat, like new, used less than 1 month, $400; 956-4798.

Electronics Panasonic 50” LCD projection HDTV, model #PT-50LCX64, 16” depth, weight 85 lbs., $100; 209-4553.

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0 Down, 0% Financing for 36 Months

*

A.P.R.

Offer ends 6/30/16.

Panhandle Tractor

Panhandle Tractor 5003 Highway 90 5003 Highway Marianna, Florida9032446 Marianna, Florida 32446 (850) 526-2257 (850) 526-2257

V eitch ’ s B lueberry F arm 7772 Howell Rd. • Sneads, FL 32460

OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel Efficient & portable bandsaw can cut your trees into lumber on your site with minimal sawdust waste.

638-7105

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

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THANK YOU

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

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We’d like to extend our sincere appreciation for everything each of you did. We felt God’s strength & peace through the many prayers that ascended to heaven on our behalf & found comfort in the moments shared with our family & friends. Words can never express our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Bat Night Ruth Stewart & Mrs. Frances Friday, May 13; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, 17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Road, Blountstown Pumphrey, our dedicated Join us for a fun-filled and educational evening. Help us count the bats that come caregivers for six years. We can’t out of our bat house at dusk. There will be games, glow sticks, and food. It will be a great time for family fun. Judy Ludlow from the Calhoun County Extension will praise God enough for sending present a presentation on bat facts at 6:00 p.m. for more info, call 674-2777 or two of the most loving & caring email info@panhandlepioneer.org. ladies to take care of our sweet Daddy. Each expression of Water Bath Canning Class sympathy from the cards, visits, Tuesday, May 17; 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley meals & floral arrangements Participants will learn the basics of safely preserving acid foods by using the water to the condolences submitted bath canner. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited. online were deeply appreciated.

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

In addition, we gratefully

“Home Folks Serving

*$0 down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 36 months on purchases of new Kubota equipment (excluding VS Series) 850-593-5753 Home Folks” is available to qualified purchasers from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory through 6/30/2016. Example: A kubota.com 36-month monthly installment repayment term at 0% A.P.R. requires 36 payments of $27.78 per $1,000 financed.

You Pick B lueberries 0% A.P.R. interest is available to customers if no dealer documentation preparation fee is charged. charge P F Dealer A Y N for document preparation fee shall be in accordance with state laws. Inclusion of ineligible equipment may result in Waukesha St., Bonifay a higher blended A.P.R. 0%May A.P.R. and low-rate offers.

Opening Monday, 30financing may not be available with customer415instantS.rebate Financing is available through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A., 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503; subject © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2016 to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Offer expires 6/30/2016. See us for details on these and other low-rate 547-3696 Tuesday - Sunday 9 a.m.

6 p.m. options or go to www.kubota.com for more information. Optional equipment may be shown. #RM0048955 or

Kim and Derryl Griffin would like to thank family friends and anonymous donors for prayers and support given to us.

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“Honesty is Job One” Serving Washington, Jackson & Holmes Counties

• New Systems • Repair & Maintenance • Free Estimates/Second Opinions on Major Repairs

Lic. #RA0067127

Call: (850) 573-0167 or (850) 548-4750 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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 MAY 2016

CLF Free Ad Form Please Type or Print Neatly.

Name Acct. # St. Address/P.O. Box City Phone # For Sale • Wanted • Free • Thank You • Lost (circle one)

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

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Pesky Scammers at it Again in Our Area! Home/Farm And across the state...

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hose pesky scammers are at it again in our area! WFEC recently received a call from a member reporting that they received a call from “Gulf Electric” who was calling to verify that he received notice that his meter was being changed out and they were making sure someone would be home to let them in. The member reported that the caller had his address and phone number, but could not verify how his account was listed. Once this member hung up, he called the number back and it was answered, “Magic Jack.”

At another Florida co-op, the members are getting calls telling them they have a new energy provider. The scammers are telling members that a new electric utility is taking over as their electric provider and members are being directed to make payments to the new company. The callers are falsely claiming to be from Arcadia Power, a real company that markets wind power to consumers, but makes it clear on its website that you don’t switch your electricity provider when you sign up. 59422002 These are just two examples of the many ways scammers are attempting to fool co-op members across the state and country. Please remember that WFEC will seldom, if ever, initiate calls to members.

The best practice is to never give your personal information to anyone over the phone. If you ever have a question about whether a person represents the cooperative, please give us a call at (800) 342-7400 with any questions and to verify if the caller is a co-op representative. Also keep in mind that the cooperative does not use a third-party to collect debt.

“Scams keep coming around time and time again, and the scammers behind them are getting more creative and more aggressive with their tactics each time,” said Terry Mullen, WFEC Manager of Marketing & Communications. “We want to encourage our members to be aware of the different tactics used by the scammers to take advantage of them so they can avoid falling into their traps,” he continued.

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

Fertilized Bahia hay, 5x4 roll, net wrapped, barn stored, SW Washington County, $40/roll; 785-6345.

Peanut hay, 5x5 rolls, $35/roll, 4x5 rolls $30/roll; 557-2538, call any time.

Miscellaneous Metal detector, never used, perfect condition, find coins 3” deep, $40; 263-6479.

Utility trailer 4’x8’, $200; 263-9572.

New 2015 A.R.E. truck cap for 2014 Silverado 6.5’ bed, black fiberglass, never used, stored inside; 547-7493.

Shiver Pressure Washing

Jamie Shiver • Owner

850-260-9348 Homes, Businesses, Barns Sidewalks, etc.

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Miscellaneous (cont.)

Late 1960s 18hp Evinrude outboard engine, runs good, recent carburetor & ignition work, recoil start, $400; 579-0722.

WFEC Celebrates Lineman Appreciation Day

Smith & Wesson revolver, made in USA, new, never used, $400 OBO; 579-9902.

Poulan Pro 22” high wheel string trimmer, great condition, $140 OBO; 592-1161.

Midsize truck tool box, $200 OBO; text 205-478-3010.

Monster truck axles, $4,000; 557-4781.

When working or mowing around meter bases, you should also pay close attention. Equipment like mowers and weed eaters can damage energized wires. Electrical wires connected to meter bases should always be run in conduit, but this pipe can become damaged and become a hazard as mentioned above. 37369001 Some other hazards you should look for include low lines, damaged weather heads (make sure covers are on connectors), properly sealed meter bases and exposed wires inside or outside of your home. Open breaker boxes also pose a threat – anyone could touch the energized parts when they are open.

The cooperative does have a hazard recognition program that is designed to recognize and identify many of the hazards mentioned above, but if you think you see a potential hazard, contact the cooperative at 800.342.7400.

F U L LY I N S U R E D

Above: Engineering & Operations employees from the Graceville district with Russell Dunaway, Executive VP & CEO and Ty Peel, VP Engineering & Operations.

• TREE REMOVAL • CHIPPER • 15 TON CRANE • PRUNING & TRIMMING • AERIAL TRUCK

Below: Engineering & Operations employees from the Bonifay district with Russell Dunaway, Executive VP & CEO & Ty Peel, VP Engineering & Operations.

• F R E E E S T I M AT E S

A Cut Above

TREE SERVICE

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

Two-row planter, reasonably priced, in good condition; 674-8392.

Horses; ponies; mules; 592-2494.

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

L & D Upholstery

LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

BUS: (850)415-1217

• Furniture • Auto • Marine • ATV • Canvas

1401 N. Waukeshaw Ave. Bonifay, FL 32425

CELL: (850)573-1270

Louie Pettis

18’ Ranger boat w/130hp engine, $2,500; 234-7070.

HEALTH FOODS

Natural Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Grains, Personal Care Products

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

Pickwick Window Cleaning

(850) 593-0009

(850) 547-0075 (850) 516-1227

Beulah Land

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

4198B Lafayette St., Marianna • 482-8511

Residential/Commercial/Store Fronts

Ryan Pickwick - Owner

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J & S Land Clearing

Proudly Serving Bonifay & Surrounding Areas! Commercial Pressure Washing Now Available!!

Licensed & Insured

(850) 726-0509

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23

In the market for a new electric appliance?

EXCAVATION • TREE REMOVAL STUMP REMOVAL • LAND CLEARING GRADING • BACKHOE WORK

Jamie Alday

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service John White

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

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3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

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

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Re-roof Specialist

LICENSED & INSURED • 850-899-0059

Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs

Brown

What’s in YOUR Water?

Owner

WFEC has GE & HotPoint products!

Armondi Roofing, LLC

Pump Repair

638-9355 or 638-7739 ISSUE MAY 2016

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

New Roofs & All Types of Repairs

Free Estimates

5 Year Workmanship Warranty Licensed & Insured #CCC1330359

(850) 547-2934 PAGE 15

Recreational Vehicles (cont.)

2012 Coachman Freedom Express travel trailer, sleeps 6, electric stabilizers, many extras, smoke-free, pole barn kept; 638-7814.

2004 VTX 1300 motorcycle, low miles, new tires, well kept, lots of extras, $3,200 OBO; 658-6017.

Vehicles 2005 Dodge Quad Cab SLT, grey, 1 owner, 90,000 miles, clean; 2005 Chevy LS Ext Cab, silver, 87,000 miles; 547-0448.

1981 Ford lift truck, medium heavy C, runs good, used for installing commercial billboards, $3,500; 334-652-2408.

2001 Chevy Lumina, 4 door, white, 73,000 miles, midsize, large trunk, $3,595; 373-3709.

Lucas N. Taylor, P.A. • • • • •

Attorney at Law Estate Planning Probate Real Estate Guardianships Personal Injury

(850) 547-7301

Pay Attention!

Miscellaneous (cont.)

It could save your life

P

ower lines beside roadways and homes are commonplace to most of us. So commonplace that many of us don’t pay attention to their locations.

Do you know what type of powerlines are located close to your homes? Are they overhead lines or underground lines?

How do you even tell? And why is it important that you know?

“You should always be familiar with the type of power lines located around your home – whether that is an overhead line or an Pad mount transformer underground line,” said Donnie Worley, WFEC Manager of Loss Control & Risk Management.

“Not knowing this information could pose a risk to you or your family members,” he continued.

To identify the type of electric service on your property, first look for transformers on the ground – these pad mount transformers are usually green boxes. Having this type of transformer indicates that you have underground utilities. This may seem elementary, but if your service wire is connected to a mass pipe above your roof, then you have an overhead service at your home.

If you see a pad mount transformer that has been knocked off its base, contact the co-op immediately because exposed wires or damage to the transformer itself could pose a safety risk. The cooperative buries underground primary lines about four feet deep, while secondary lines are buried about two feet deep. If you’re digging around an underground primary line, before reaching the line itself you should see red tape that says “caution buried electrical line below.” If you see this stop digging immediately! Sometimes erosion or excavating in the area may cause you to see the red tape or the conduit these lines are buried in – make sure you let someone at the co-op know if this is the case. If you are unsure where the utilities are located on your property, it is a good idea to call 811 to have them located before attempting any major projects that require digging on your property. 34507001 Pay attention to your surroundings when working outside. Did you realize that gardening tools extend your reach distance and could cause you to come into contact with energized power lines? This could happen before you even know it.

122B South Waukesha Street • Bonifay, FL 32425

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Mounted elk, 8 + 7 points, excellent condition; mounted black bear, almost 6.5’ standing; White Fallow deer, neck & shoulder; long horn steer, almost 6.5’ long; 703-282-5339.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Kayak, $100; 326-1353.

Above: Engineering & Operations employees and management from the Sneads district with Russell Dunaway, WFEC Executive VP & CEO (far right) & Ty Peel, VP of Engineering & Operations (far left).

Employees in the Graceville, Bonifay & Sneads offices celebrated Lineman Appreciation Day by enjoying meals together during the week of April 11, which was designated as Lineman Appreciation Day by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Linemen received awards & gifts of appreciation from the co-op. 47547001

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Hometown Bankers serving our hometowns

Marisa Everett, Don Nowell, Sandy Spear, Wesley Whitaker, Debbie Arnold Serving Holmes, Jackson, and Washington Counties www.ffbf.com ISSUE MAY 2016

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Multiple Listings

Elect

Large birds & cages; horses; ponies; western tack; carts; harnesses; 547-2096.

1995 Nissan Pickup 4X4, for parts, motor & transmission good, $500 OBO; 1975 chain saw, $80; old boat trailer, $80; more; 234-7070, Troy.

For

Larry

Jackson County

Moore

Superintendent of Schools Thank you for your consideration.

Political advertisement paid for and approved by Larry Moore, Democrat, for Superintendent of Schools

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

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

HP printer compatible w/ Windows 7, XP, Vista & Mac OS X, works great, new cartridges, $40; 388-8414 or 557-5514.

1977 H-D Shovelhead, runs great, $2,800; 1972 VW Bug, 90%, restored, $2,800; 573-4192, Rich.

Office:

850-263-8064

Southpoint

Contracting

Blake Martin 850-326-3865

bmartin@southpointcontracting.com website: www.southpointcontracting.com

All Types of Roofing Commercial & Residential

(850) 547-3772 or (850) 768-0641

Outboard & Small Engine Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

PAGE 8

Licensed & Insured • Lic. # RF11067251 Serving all of Jackson & Washington Counties

(850) 263-9796

Bush Paint & Supply Recreational Vehicles

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

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

Land Clearing, Pond Building, Demolition, Site Preparation, Ditch Work, Tree & Debris Removal, Sand & Top Soil

Family Owned and Operated with 20 Years Experience

SALE

638-2999

Local

Tree Removal / Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming / Pruning Bobcat Work • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates

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

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

2007 Keystone Montana 29’ 5th wheel, 3 slides, excellent condition, hitch, $18,500 firm; 326-2338.

2003 Winnebago Brave, 36’ motor home, 2 slide outs, washer, dryer, 35,000 miles, 6 new tires, $31,000 OBO; 352-4048.

2013 pop-up camper, used 3 times, heat & air, sleeps 6, stove, fridge, clean; $6,500; 526-5107, leave message.

1978 Honda Goldwing GL 1000, excellent condition, fully dressed, 40,000 original miles, Mobile Home TATUM’S HARDWARE health prevents riding, needs Hwy. 71 Marianna good home, $1,600; 547-5957.

Power Pole

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

100 amp $19995 200 amp $29995

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

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

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

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine Sunny South Properties 4630 Hwy 90 Marianna, FL 32446 850.209.8039 • Fax: 850.482.7378 debbieroneysmith@embarqmail.com

2002 39Z Bounder motor home, 300 cu. ft. engine, 6 speed transmission, 7.3 diesel generator, one slide out, fridge & freezer, lots of extras, $45,000; 548-5918.

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor working the Panhandle of Florida

A & W Excavations

(850) 638-0790

Owner/Operator: Wesley Griffin

Fax: (850) 638-8069

Surveying/GIS/Utilities

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

McIntosh Grand Ridge

Excavator, Dozer & Dump Truck Service

CLEARANCE

Shop

For all your fencing needs call

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

TRAILER LADY

AUTO GRAPHIX

Bomann Fencing

Brock’s Equipment Service

Adam’s Tree Service, llc

THE

FINANCING AVAILABLE WAC

UTILITY TRAILERS & CAR HAULERS

Agricultural Fencing/Satisfaction Guaranteed

850-573-1229

• 24 Hr. Emergency Service • Reasonable Rates • Excellent Service • Specializing in Service Repair

New & Emergency Patients Welcome

Company License Number: RC29027563

1972 Harley Davidson, shovel head; 26 cubic foot side by side refrigerator (white); twin bed mattress, good condition; 638-0891.

• Cell:

WATKINS PLUMBING, INC.

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

Insured • Free Estimates

850.557.1966 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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

southeasternsurveying.com

ISSUE MAY 2016

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

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11 acres, Donald Road, Sneads, paved road, private, 1/2 hard woods, 1/2 field, $48,000; 593-1236, leave message.

e

V o t e Lu k

Licensed & Insured

Adam Williams, Owner/Operator Hazardous Tree Removal Aerial Bucket Work Stump Grinding/Removal Trimming/Pruning Bobcat Work Small Tract Land Clearing

Additions • Repairs Remodels

Window Replacements Lic#: RR282811643

Serving Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

(850) 768-1734

Owner Chris Krauser

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

(850) 263-4786

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

Commercial & Residential Use • 15 ton 107 ft. boom • Special rates for weekly

Lic# RM0048955

(850) 260-9019

or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

THE

TIRE LADY

since

638-2999 nd

Sa

Southern Paving

Birth-85

Up to

$35,000

Whole Life

Health Problems? No Problem!

Guaranteed Coverage Age 40-80

Jocelyn Andersen

Office: (850) 764-3410 Cell: (863) 221-3050 PAGE 12

Mark Kriser, Owner

Make Your Life a Little Smoother

(850) 527-1964

A Company Based on Honesty & Performance

We Buy All Timber Products Pine & Hardwood • Poles • Logs • Pulpwood Alfred L. Long President

Paving • Driveways • Parking Lots Asphault Repairs

Timber Company

Markkriser@yahoo.com

Bus: (850) 638-3538 Cell: (850) 326-3838 Email: alfredllong@hotmail.com

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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

CURRY FARMS Dozer & Excavation Work

Cla

y

Westville, Florida (New Hope)

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

1977

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

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

Residential or farm applications available.

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

BUY - SELL & TRADE

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

Gate-Way Security Systems

NEW & USED

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc.

Life Insurance

Multiple Listings (cont.)

s

Merry Moo Moo figurines, starting at $15, still boxed; prom dresses, size 15 & 22; homecoming dress, size 19, $100 each; 768-2789.

Fred O’Neal II

State Regulated

r fo r Ho lme

y Judge

Country living at its finest, income property, 3 permitted houses on 8.1 gorgeous acres, Zillow.com, $195,900; 415-6750 or labs99999@bellsouth.net.

ylo

unt

3BR/2BA brick home, 8-13 acres, pond, pool, barns & more, sell for $216,900; rent for $1,000/month; 263-7363 or 596-3277.

Great Rate Tree Service, LLC

Ta

Co

Real Estate (cont.)

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

Hill’s Tree Service

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

593-4455

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD/4DR, 118,000 miles, $16,000; twin bed, $100; twin trundle beds, $200; 718-6578.

Dark oak dining table, 6 chairs w/china cabinet, $550; 14’ boat, motor & trailer needs repair, $525; free-standing hair dryer, $35; 593-6642.

Florida Gator twin headboard, GOLF CART SALES $150; high-top Badcock table & 6 chairs, $300; baker’s rack/wine & SERVICE rack combo, $100; 209-1157, Xtreme Southern Kustomizing all excellent condition.

(850) 263-4861 (850) 849-0046 Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

200-Amp Power Pole $269.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95 Delivery & Installation Available 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

ISSUE MAY 2016

30x12 trusses; windows; doors; tubs; sinks; vanities; trailer frames; light fixtures; ceiling fans; insert stoves; lumber; chain saw; toilets; stainless steel sinks; 209-6350.

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

Clark’s Well Drilling & Pump Repair 850.592.5451 or 850.482.1669

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

Give us a call for all your well drilling & pump repair needs

PAGE 9

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Close the Door on Surges

Lots of construction tools, new wood lathe; new generators; radial arm saw; pressure washers; radial arm chop saws; nail guns; auto-leveling transit w/stand & rod; many hand tools; routers; small band saw; large table saw & more; 415-0851.

F

Power wheelchair, new/unused, Permobil C400, 16x16 seat that reclines, tilts, elevates, $3,850; 526-7827.

GE gas stove,$130; Showtime rotisserie, $35; 727-992-1376, leave message, your call will be returned.

Trail & barrel horses; 15 & 16” barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; 24’ Prowler travel trailer; horsedrawn wagon; coon dogs; 592-2494.

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

850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS IN D IL U B

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

PAGE 10

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

lorida’s nickname may be the “Sunshine State” but did you know that no other part of the nation has more thunderstorm activity than Florida?

According to the Florida Climate Center, in the western half of the peninsula, there are over 80 days with thunder and lightning.

Thunderstorms are just part of living in Plug strips like the one above are often confused with surge protection Florida and are more strips like the one offered by WFEC. Strips like this one are not made to numerous during the effectively block strong power surges like the ones available at WFEC warm season when the wind off the sea flows inland during the afternoon. In fact, Florida leads the United States annually in the number of thunderstorm days, according to FloridaDisaster.org.

Did you know that 95 percent of surge-related damage claims are from indirect lightning strikes? Lightning is not the only cause of a “power surge” – a very brief but extreme burst of extra energy. They can also be caused by things like animals or birds on power lines, wind-blown limbs or even downed poles. The surge protection program at West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is designed to protect your home and electronics from these damaging surges.

“There are three primary ways a surge can enter your home. Through the electrical system, through a phone line and through a coax or cable line. In many cases people purchase expensive surge protectors to help protect them from surges on the electrical side, but they leave the door wide open on the phone and coax lines, which are equally, if not more prone to be the gateway for surges entering the home,” said Terry Mullen, WFEC Manager of Marketing & Communications.

“Stop for a minute and think about what your phone line is plugged in to.

At my home, there is one plugged in to the back of my satellite receiver so I can order movies and upgrade my service. That’s a direct line to my big screen TV, satellite receiver and DVD player. I also have one coming into my wireless internet router. How about the satellite dish on a metal pole in your yard or mounted to the roof of your house? It has a direct line via coax cable to your nice, new 64” TV. I think you get the picture. However, if you do not have properly installed surge protection you may not be getting it for long…a TV picture that is,” Mullen continued. 30824002 Protect your home with the comprehensive surge protection options available from WFEC. The equipment is affordable and assists in eliminating storm-related and other surges that can damage your home appliances and sensitive electronics.

A surge protection system from WFEC uses a two-tiered approach and is one

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

of the most effective ways to protect your property. The first tier of protection is a meter-base surge protection device which reduces power surges to a lower level, protecting large appliances, such as freezers and refrigerators. We refer to these appliances as “white goods” or electro-mechanical appliances that have compressors or motors.

The second tier of protection comes from an in-home plug strip that sensitive electronic equipment such as computers, TVs, and microwaves can be plugged in to directly. The plug strip is designed to protect items that have micro-processors, which are more susceptible to surges. 47892005 The meter base surge suppressor can be leased for just $3.25 plus tax per month and purchased for $124.95 plus tax. The surge protection package, which includes the meter-base unit and the in-home plug strip can be leased for $5.75 plus tax per month. The plug strip can be purchased for $89.95 plus tax. Each one of these devices comes with a comprehensive manufacturer’s warranty if the equipment is properly installed.

Contact the cooperative at (800) 342-7400 or visit our website (www.westflorida.coop) to learn more about our surge protection devices or to sign up before those summer thunderstorms arrive.

95% of surge-related damage is from indirect lightning strikes!

Don’t wait until you have damage! Protect your electronics & appliances with affordable whole-house surge protection from WFEC!

Real Estate 10 acres in Clarksville, wellmaintained county road, cleared home site w/power, small stream & game plot, approx. 2 miles from Chipola River, $55,000; 237-1739 or 334-726-7619.

2 acres, cleared/level lot, oak trees, Cox Road, Bascom/ Lovedale, must build house, $12,900; 557-3080.

3BR/2BA on 1 acre, fenced w/3 car garage, Sneads; 593-5720.

One acre commercial lot w/2 buildings, Hwy. 71 just outside Blountstown city limits $19,500 will take all offers, will consider rent to own; 941-313-5732, after 5pm EST.

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

ISSUE MAY 2016

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

PAGE 11

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Close the Door on Surges

Lots of construction tools, new wood lathe; new generators; radial arm saw; pressure washers; radial arm chop saws; nail guns; auto-leveling transit w/stand & rod; many hand tools; routers; small band saw; large table saw & more; 415-0851.

F

Power wheelchair, new/unused, Permobil C400, 16x16 seat that reclines, tilts, elevates, $3,850; 526-7827.

GE gas stove,$130; Showtime rotisserie, $35; 727-992-1376, leave message, your call will be returned.

Trail & barrel horses; 15 & 16” barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; 24’ Prowler travel trailer; horsedrawn wagon; coon dogs; 592-2494.

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

850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS IN D IL U B

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

PAGE 10

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

lorida’s nickname may be the “Sunshine State” but did you know that no other part of the nation has more thunderstorm activity than Florida?

According to the Florida Climate Center, in the western half of the peninsula, there are over 80 days with thunder and lightning.

Thunderstorms are just part of living in Plug strips like the one above are often confused with surge protection Florida and are more strips like the one offered by WFEC. Strips like this one are not made to numerous during the effectively block strong power surges like the ones available at WFEC warm season when the wind off the sea flows inland during the afternoon. In fact, Florida leads the United States annually in the number of thunderstorm days, according to FloridaDisaster.org.

Did you know that 95 percent of surge-related damage claims are from indirect lightning strikes? Lightning is not the only cause of a “power surge” – a very brief but extreme burst of extra energy. They can also be caused by things like animals or birds on power lines, wind-blown limbs or even downed poles. The surge protection program at West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is designed to protect your home and electronics from these damaging surges.

“There are three primary ways a surge can enter your home. Through the electrical system, through a phone line and through a coax or cable line. In many cases people purchase expensive surge protectors to help protect them from surges on the electrical side, but they leave the door wide open on the phone and coax lines, which are equally, if not more prone to be the gateway for surges entering the home,” said Terry Mullen, WFEC Manager of Marketing & Communications.

“Stop for a minute and think about what your phone line is plugged in to.

At my home, there is one plugged in to the back of my satellite receiver so I can order movies and upgrade my service. That’s a direct line to my big screen TV, satellite receiver and DVD player. I also have one coming into my wireless internet router. How about the satellite dish on a metal pole in your yard or mounted to the roof of your house? It has a direct line via coax cable to your nice, new 64” TV. I think you get the picture. However, if you do not have properly installed surge protection you may not be getting it for long…a TV picture that is,” Mullen continued. 30824002 Protect your home with the comprehensive surge protection options available from WFEC. The equipment is affordable and assists in eliminating storm-related and other surges that can damage your home appliances and sensitive electronics.

A surge protection system from WFEC uses a two-tiered approach and is one

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

of the most effective ways to protect your property. The first tier of protection is a meter-base surge protection device which reduces power surges to a lower level, protecting large appliances, such as freezers and refrigerators. We refer to these appliances as “white goods” or electro-mechanical appliances that have compressors or motors.

The second tier of protection comes from an in-home plug strip that sensitive electronic equipment such as computers, TVs, and microwaves can be plugged in to directly. The plug strip is designed to protect items that have micro-processors, which are more susceptible to surges. 47892005 The meter base surge suppressor can be leased for just $3.25 plus tax per month and purchased for $124.95 plus tax. The surge protection package, which includes the meter-base unit and the in-home plug strip can be leased for $5.75 plus tax per month. The plug strip can be purchased for $89.95 plus tax. Each one of these devices comes with a comprehensive manufacturer’s warranty if the equipment is properly installed.

Contact the cooperative at (800) 342-7400 or visit our website (www.westflorida.coop) to learn more about our surge protection devices or to sign up before those summer thunderstorms arrive.

95% of surge-related damage is from indirect lightning strikes!

Don’t wait until you have damage! Protect your electronics & appliances with affordable whole-house surge protection from WFEC!

Real Estate 10 acres in Clarksville, wellmaintained county road, cleared home site w/power, small stream & game plot, approx. 2 miles from Chipola River, $55,000; 237-1739 or 334-726-7619.

2 acres, cleared/level lot, oak trees, Cox Road, Bascom/ Lovedale, must build house, $12,900; 557-3080.

3BR/2BA on 1 acre, fenced w/3 car garage, Sneads; 593-5720.

One acre commercial lot w/2 buildings, Hwy. 71 just outside Blountstown city limits $19,500 will take all offers, will consider rent to own; 941-313-5732, after 5pm EST.

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

ISSUE MAY 2016

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

PAGE 11

11 acres, Donald Road, Sneads, paved road, private, 1/2 hard woods, 1/2 field, $48,000; 593-1236, leave message.

e

V o t e Lu k

Licensed & Insured

Adam Williams, Owner/Operator Hazardous Tree Removal Aerial Bucket Work Stump Grinding/Removal Trimming/Pruning Bobcat Work Small Tract Land Clearing

Additions • Repairs Remodels

Window Replacements Lic#: RR282811643

Serving Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

(850) 263-4786

Finch’s Welding Supply

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

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

Commercial & Residential Use • 15 ton 107 ft. boom

Lic# RM0048955

(850) 260-9019

Owner Chris Krauser

(850) 768-1734

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

THE

TIRE LADY

since

638-2999 nd

Sa

Southern Paving

Birth-85

Up to

$35,000

Whole Life

Health Problems? No Problem!

Guaranteed Coverage Age 40-80

Jocelyn Andersen

Office: (850) 764-3410 Cell: (863) 221-3050 PAGE 12

Mark Kriser, Owner

Make Your Life a Little Smoother

(850) 527-1964

A Company Based on Honesty & Performance

We Buy All Timber Products Pine & Hardwood • Poles • Logs • Pulpwood Alfred L. Long President

Paving • Driveways • Parking Lots Asphault Repairs

Timber Company

Markkriser@yahoo.com

Bus: (850) 638-3538 Cell: (850) 326-3838

Email: alfredllong@hotmail.com

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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

CURRY FARMS Dozer & Excavation Work

Cla

y

Westville, Florida (New Hope)

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

1977

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

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

Residential or farm applications available.

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

BUY - SELL & TRADE

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

Gate-Way Security Systems

NEW & USED

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc.

Life Insurance

Multiple Listings (cont.)

s

Merry Moo Moo figurines, starting at $15, still boxed; prom dresses, size 15 & 22; homecoming dress, size 19, $100 each; 768-2789.

Fred O’Neal II

State Regulated

r fo r Ho lme

y Judge

Country living at its finest, income property, 3 permitted houses on 8.1 gorgeous acres, Zillow.com, $195,900; 415-6750 or labs99999@bellsouth.net.

ylo

unt

3BR/2BA brick home, 8-13 acres, pond, pool, barns & more, sell for $216,900; rent for $1,000/month; 263-7363 or 596-3277.

Great Rate Tree Service, LLC

Ta

Co

Real Estate (cont.)

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

Hill’s Tree Service

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

593-4455

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD/4DR, 118,000 miles, $16,000; twin bed, $100; twin trundle beds, $200; 718-6578.

Dark oak dining table, 6 chairs w/china cabinet, $550; 14’ boat, motor & trailer needs repair, $525; free-standing hair dryer, $35; 593-6642.

Florida Gator twin headboard, GOLF CART SALES $150; high-top Badcock table & 6 chairs, $300; baker’s rack/wine & SERVICE rack combo, $100; 209-1157, Xtreme Southern Kustomizing all excellent condition.

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

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

200-Amp Power Pole $269.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95 Delivery & Installation Available 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

ISSUE MAY 2016

30x12 trusses; windows; doors; tubs; sinks; vanities; trailer frames; light fixtures; ceiling fans; insert stoves; lumber; chain saw; toilets; stainless steel sinks; 209-6350.

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

Clark’s Well Drilling & Pump Repair 850.592.5451 or 850.482.1669

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1(844)-OUTAGE1

Give us a call for all your well drilling & pump repair needs

PAGE 9

Multiple Listings

Elect

Large birds & cages; horses; ponies; western tack; carts; harnesses; 547-2096.

1995 Nissan Pickup 4X4, for parts, motor & transmission good, $500 OBO; 1975 chain saw, $80; old boat trailer, $80; more; 234-7070, Troy.

For

Larry

Jackson County

Moore

Superintendent of Schools Thank you for your consideration.

Political advertisement paid for and approved by Larry Moore, Democrat, for Superintendent of Schools

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

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

HP printer compatible w/ Windows 7, XP, Vista & Mac OS X, works great, new cartridges, $40; 388-8414 or 557-5514.

1977 H-D Shovelhead, runs great, $2,800; 1972 VW Bug, 90%, restored, $2,800; 573-4192, Rich.

Office:

850-263-8064

Southpoint

Contracting

Blake Martin 850-326-3865

bmartin@southpointcontracting.com website: www.southpointcontracting.com

All Types of Roofing Commercial & Residential

THE

FINANCING AVAILABLE WAC

TRAILER LADY SALE

AUTO GRAPHIX Shop

Bomann Fencing For all your fencing needs call

(850) 547-3772 or (850) 768-0641

Outboard & Small Engine Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

PAGE 8

Licensed & Insured • Lic. # RF11067251 Serving all of Jackson & Washington Counties

(850) 263-9796

Bush Paint & Supply Recreational Vehicles

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

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

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

Adam’s Tree Service, llc

638-2999

Local

Tree Removal / Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming / Pruning Bobcat Work • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates

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

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

2007 Keystone Montana 29’ 5th wheel, 3 slides, excellent condition, hitch, $18,500 firm; 326-2338.

2003 Winnebago Brave, 36’ motor home, 2 slide outs, washer, dryer, 35,000 miles, 6 new tires, $31,000 OBO; 352-4048.

2013 pop-up camper, used 3 times, heat & air, sleeps 6, stove, fridge, clean; $6,500; 526-5107, leave message.

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

1978 Honda Goldwing GL 1000, excellent condition, fully dressed, 40,000 original miles, Mobile Home TATUM’S HARDWARE health prevents riding, needs Hwy. 71 Marianna good home, $1,600; 547-5957.

Power Pole 100 amp $19995 200 amp $29995

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

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

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

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine Sunny South Properties 4630 Hwy 90 Marianna, FL 32446 850.209.8039 • Fax: 850.482.7378 debbieroneysmith@embarqmail.com

2002 39Z Bounder motor home, 300 cu. ft. engine, 6 speed transmission, 7.3 diesel generator, one slide out, fridge & freezer, lots of extras, $45,000; 548-5918.

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor working the Panhandle of Florida

A & W Excavations

(850) 638-0790

Owner/Operator: Wesley Griffin

Fax: (850) 638-8069

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

McIntosh

Grand Ridge

Brock’s Equipment Service

Family Owned and Operated with 20 Years Experience

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UTILITY TRAILERS & CAR HAULERS

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850-573-1229

• 24 Hr. Emergency Service • Reasonable Rates • Excellent Service • Specializing in Service Repair

New & Emergency Patients Welcome

Company License Number: RC29027563

1972 Harley Davidson, shovel head; 26 cubic foot side by side refrigerator (white); twin bed mattress, good condition; 638-0891.

• Cell:

WATKINS PLUMBING, INC.

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

Insured • Free Estimates

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Recreational Vehicles (cont.)

Pay Attention!

2012 Coachman Freedom Express travel trailer, sleeps 6, electric stabilizers, many extras, smoke-free, pole barn kept; 638-7814.

ower lines beside roadways and homes are commonplace to most of us. So commonplace that many of us don’t pay attention to their locations.

Do you know what type of powerlines are located close to your homes? Are they overhead lines or underground lines?

How do you even tell? And why is it important that you know?

“You should always be familiar with the type of power lines located around your home – whether that is an overhead line or an Pad mount transformer underground line,” said Donnie Worley, WFEC Manager of Loss Control & Risk Management.

“Not knowing this information could pose a risk to you or your family members,” he continued.

To identify the type of electric service on your property, first look for transformers on the ground – these pad mount transformers are usually green boxes. Having this type of transformer indicates that you have underground utilities. This may seem elementary, but if your service wire is connected to a mass pipe above your roof, then you have an overhead service at your home.

If you see a pad mount transformer that has been knocked off its base, contact the co-op immediately because exposed wires or damage to the transformer itself could pose a safety risk. The cooperative buries underground primary lines about four feet deep, while secondary lines are buried about two feet deep. If you’re digging around an underground primary line, before reaching the line itself you should see red tape that says “caution buried electrical line below.” If you see this stop digging immediately! Sometimes erosion or excavating in the area may cause you to see the red tape or the conduit these lines are buried in – make sure you let someone at the co-op know if this is the case. If you are unsure where the utilities are located on your property, it is a good idea to call 811 to have them located before attempting any major projects that require digging on your property. 34507001 Pay attention to your surroundings when working outside. Did you realize that gardening tools extend your reach distance and could cause you to come into contact with energized power lines? This could happen before you even know it.

2004 VTX 1300 motorcycle, low miles, new tires, well kept, lots of extras, $3,200 OBO; 658-6017.

Vehicles 2005 Dodge Quad Cab SLT, grey, 1 owner, 90,000 miles, clean; 2005 Chevy LS Ext Cab, silver, 87,000 miles; 547-0448.

1981 Ford lift truck, medium heavy C, runs good, used for installing commercial billboards, $3,500; 334-652-2408.

2001 Chevy Lumina, 4 door, white, 73,000 miles, midsize, large trunk, $3,595; 373-3709.

Lucas N. Taylor, P.A. • • • • •

Attorney at Law Estate Planning Probate Real Estate Guardianships Personal Injury

(850) 547-7301

122B South Waukesha Street • Bonifay, FL 32425

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It could save your life

Mounted elk, 8 + 7 points, excellent condition; mounted black bear, almost 6.5’ standing; White Fallow deer, neck & shoulder; long horn steer, almost 6.5’ long; 703-282-5339.

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Kayak, $100; 326-1353.

Above: Engineering & Operations employees and management from the Sneads district with Russell Dunaway, WFEC Executive VP & CEO (far right) & Ty Peel, VP of Engineering & Operations (far left).

Employees in the Graceville, Bonifay & Sneads offices celebrated Lineman Appreciation Day by enjoying meals together during the week of April 11, which was designated as Lineman Appreciation Day by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Linemen received awards & gifts of appreciation from the co-op. 47547001

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Hometown Bankers serving our hometowns

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Late 1960s 18hp Evinrude outboard engine, runs good, recent carburetor & ignition work, recoil start, $400; 579-0722.

WFEC Celebrates Lineman Appreciation Day

Smith & Wesson revolver, made in USA, new, never used, $400 OBO; 579-9902.

Poulan Pro 22” high wheel string trimmer, great condition, $140 OBO; 592-1161.

Midsize truck tool box, $200 OBO; text 205-478-3010.

Monster truck axles, $4,000; 557-4781.

When working or mowing around meter bases, you should also pay close attention. Equipment like mowers and weed eaters can damage energized wires. Electrical wires connected to meter bases should always be run in conduit, but this pipe can become damaged and become a hazard as mentioned above. 37369001 Some other hazards you should look for include low lines, damaged weather heads (make sure covers are on connectors), properly sealed meter bases and exposed wires inside or outside of your home. Open breaker boxes also pose a threat – anyone could touch the energized parts when they are open.

The cooperative does have a hazard recognition program that is designed to recognize and identify many of the hazards mentioned above, but if you think you see a potential hazard, contact the cooperative at 800.342.7400.

F U L LY I N S U R E D

Above: Engineering & Operations employees from the Graceville district with Russell Dunaway, Executive VP & CEO and Ty Peel, VP Engineering & Operations.

• TREE REMOVAL • CHIPPER • 15 TON CRANE • PRUNING & TRIMMING • AERIAL TRUCK

Below: Engineering & Operations employees from the Bonifay district with Russell Dunaway, Executive VP & CEO & Ty Peel, VP Engineering & Operations.

• F R E E E S T I M AT E S

A Cut Above

TREE SERVICE

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

Two-row planter, reasonably priced, in good condition; 674-8392.

Horses; ponies; mules; 592-2494.

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

L & D Upholstery

LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

BUS: (850)415-1217

• Furniture • Auto • Marine • ATV • Canvas

1401 N. Waukeshaw Ave. Bonifay, FL 32425

CELL: (850)573-1270

Louie Pettis

18’ Ranger boat w/130hp engine, $2,500; 234-7070.

HEALTH FOODS

Natural Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Grains, Personal Care Products

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

Pickwick Window Cleaning

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NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23

In the market for a new electric appliance?

EXCAVATION • TREE REMOVAL STUMP REMOVAL • LAND CLEARING GRADING • BACKHOE WORK

Jamie Alday

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service John White

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3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

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

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Re-roof Specialist

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Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs

Brown

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Pesky Scammers at it Again in Our Area! Home/Farm And across the state...

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hose pesky scammers are at it again in our area! WFEC recently received a call from a member reporting that they received a call from “Gulf Electric” who was calling to verify that he received notice that his meter was being changed out and they were making sure someone would be home to let them in. The member reported that the caller had his address and phone number, but could not verify how his account was listed. Once this member hung up, he called the number back and it was answered, “Magic Jack.”

At another Florida co-op, the members are getting calls telling them they have a new energy provider. The scammers are telling members that a new electric utility is taking over as their electric provider and members are being directed to make payments to the new company. The callers are falsely claiming to be from Arcadia Power, a real company that markets wind power to consumers, but makes it clear on its website that you don’t switch your electricity provider when you sign up. 59422002 These are just two examples of the many ways scammers are attempting to fool co-op members across the state and country. Please remember that WFEC will seldom, if ever, initiate calls to members.

The best practice is to never give your personal information to anyone over the phone. If you ever have a question about whether a person represents the cooperative, please give us a call at (800) 342-7400 with any questions and to verify if the caller is a co-op representative. Also keep in mind that the cooperative does not use a third-party to collect debt.

“Scams keep coming around time and time again, and the scammers behind them are getting more creative and more aggressive with their tactics each time,” said Terry Mullen, WFEC Manager of Marketing & Communications. “We want to encourage our members to be aware of the different tactics used by the scammers to take advantage of them so they can avoid falling into their traps,” he continued.

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

Fertilized Bahia hay, 5x4 roll, net wrapped, barn stored, SW Washington County, $40/roll; 785-6345.

Peanut hay, 5x5 rolls, $35/roll, 4x5 rolls $30/roll; 557-2538, call any time.

Miscellaneous Metal detector, never used, perfect condition, find coins 3” deep, $40; 263-6479.

Utility trailer 4’x8’, $200; 263-9572.

New 2015 A.R.E. truck cap for 2014 Silverado 6.5’ bed, black fiberglass, never used, stored inside; 547-7493.

Shiver Pressure Washing

Jamie Shiver • Owner

850-260-9348 Homes, Businesses, Barns Sidewalks, etc.

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Antiques/Collectibles (cont.)

Vintage stamp collection, hate to part with, must see; 272-2227, Bree.

Community Calendar Sunland Center 2nd Annual “Art in the Park” Show Saturday, May 7, 2016; 10:00 a.m. – noon Sunland Environmental Park, Marianna This art show will showcase artwork produced by residents & staff of Sunland in Marianna. For more information call, 482-9281.

Ready. Set. Save on Kubota’s Kommander Series Residential Zero-Turn Mowers.

Beginner’s Pressure Canning Class Thursday, May 12; 6:00-9:30 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Hwy. 90, Bonifay Learn the basics of pressure canning by canning vegetables. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Canner gauge testing also will be available – bring canner lid with gauge. 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 638-6265 (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771) at least five working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request.

Set of 8 Oriental dishes, from 1940s, $50; 388-8414 or 557-5514.

Appliances Comfortair 18,000 BTU AC, w/ heat, like new, used less than 1 month, $400; 956-4798.

Electronics Panasonic 50” LCD projection HDTV, model #PT-50LCX64, 16” depth, weight 85 lbs., $100; 209-4553.

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Panhandle Tractor

Panhandle Tractor 5003 Highway 90 5003 Highway Marianna, Florida9032446 Marianna, Florida 32446 (850) 526-2257 (850) 526-2257

V eitch ’ s B lueberry F arm 7772 Howell Rd. • Sneads, FL 32460

OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel

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

638-7105

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

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THANK YOU

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We’d like to extend our sincere appreciation for everything each of you did. We felt God’s strength & peace through the many prayers that ascended to heaven on our behalf & found comfort in the moments shared with our family & friends. Words can never express our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Bat Night Ruth Stewart & Mrs. Frances Friday, May 13; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, 17869 NW Pioneer Settlement Road, Blountstown Pumphrey, our dedicated Join us for a fun-filled and educational evening. Help us count the bats that come caregivers for six years. We can’t out of our bat house at dusk. There will be games, glow sticks, and food. It will be a great time for family fun. Judy Ludlow from the Calhoun County Extension will praise God enough for sending present a presentation on bat facts at 6:00 p.m. for more info, call 674-2777 or two of the most loving & caring email info@panhandlepioneer.org. ladies to take care of our sweet Daddy. Each expression of Water Bath Canning Class sympathy from the cards, visits, Tuesday, May 17; 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley meals & floral arrangements Participants will learn the basics of safely preserving acid foods by using the water to the condolences submitted bath canner. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited. online were deeply appreciated.

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

In addition, we gratefully

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*$0 down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 36 months on purchases of new Kubota equipment (excluding VS Series) 850-593-5753 Home Folks” is available to qualified purchasers from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory through 6/30/2016. Example: A kubota.com 36-month monthly installment repayment term at 0% A.P.R. requires 36 payments of $27.78 per $1,000 financed.

You Pick B lueberries 0% A.P.R. interest is available to customers if no dealer documentation preparation fee is charged. charge P F Dealer A Y N for document preparation fee shall be in accordance with state laws. Inclusion of ineligible equipment may result in Waukesha St., Bonifay a higher blended A.P.R. 0%May A.P.R. and low-rate offers.

Opening Monday, 30financing may not be available with customer415instantS.rebate Financing is available through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A., 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503; subject © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2016 to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Offer expires 6/30/2016. See us for details on these and other low-rate 547-3696 Tuesday - Sunday 9 a.m.

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Kim and Derryl Griffin would like to thank family friends and anonymous donors for prayers and support given to us.

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Call: (850) 573-0167 or (850) 548-4750 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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

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

WFEC will not accept ads over the phone.

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Community Calendar (cont.)

acknowledge the contributions made to Circle Hill Baptist Church, Emerald Coast Hospice, Covenant Hospice, the donations to the Jackson County Education Foundation, and to the Gideon’s ministry in memory of Daddy.

The comforting ministries throughout the service began our journey of healing. By faith, God will guide us each step of the way. Thanks for your continued prayers, the family of Horace Skipper

6th Annual Fly-In & Open House Saturday, May 21; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Marianna Airport This event is free to the public. See military war birds and civilian aircraft. Enjoy watching a high dive parachute at noon. There will be helicopter rides, food, arts and crafts and free airplane rides for children between the ages of 8 and 17 through the “Young Eagles” program provided by EAA Chapter 1358 pilots. A parent or guardian must be present to qualify. Contact the Marianna Airport at 482-2281 or visit the City of Marianna website (www.cityofmarianna.com), then click on Government and Airport for full details.

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

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(850) 557-0753 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

Solar Cooking Class Thursday, June 9; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Making and using a solar cooker can let you have hot meals when the power is off, keep you from losing food, or just help reduce your cooking costs. We’ll demonstrate how to make a solar cooker, tips on safely using solar cookers, and even prepare foods you can sample. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 850-547-1108, or the Washington County Extension Office, 850-638-6265.

WFEC Announces Trustee Election Results

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s a not-for-profit electric cooperative, West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is owned by its members and each of those members has a voice in how the co-op is operated. That’s part of the cooperative difference.

Each year, West Florida Electric holds an election for three seats on its Board of Trustees. Every member of WFEC receives an election packet in the mail which contains, among other materials, an official notice of the annual meeting, a nominating committee report and candidate profiles for each district up for election. The packet also includes a ballot and pre-addressed postage paid return envelope. Ballots were due back to J. Philip Tyler, Certified Public Accountant’s office in Marianna on Wednesday, April 13 at 5:00 p.m.

This year, WFEC members elected trustees to represent them from Districts 2 and 3 through the mail ballot process. District 1 ran unopposed. Results of that election are as follows: District 1: Ellis Nichols – unopposed District 2: Eugene Alford – 2,494 Ben Maddox – 1,162

Panhandle Watermelon Festival Pageant Friday, June 10 & Saturday, June 11; 6:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley The 60th Annual pageant entry fee is $60 with an additional $10 fee for the photogenic competition (limit of one photo per contestant). Proceeds benefit the Panhandle Watermelon Festival. This is an open pageant. Applications available at Bush Paint & Supply, Cook’s Discount Drug & Washington County AgExtension office. Applications and entry fees due by May 20. Admission to the pageant is $5 and children under 3 are free. For more information, contact Teresa Bush at 263-4744 or 263-3072 or Melissa Miles at 260-4323.

District 3: John Patrick – 2,472 Shedrick McGriff – 1,187

Movie Night Third Saturday of each month; 6:00 p.m.

Rocky Creek Baptist Church, 5458 Rocky Creek Road, Marianna The church will host a free movie and popcorn nights for the entire family. Enjoy a family “togetherness” time while watching a family friendly movie in comfort.

Each month a different movie will be featured. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come. For more info, call 643-7711.

FOR SALE Animals/Livestock Chickens, 3 months old & adults, medium-sized mixed breeds, colorful, $3 each; 593-9109.

2 SimAngus bulls, excellent, low blue and AI show calves; 594-7626.

Layers, Dominique, Hamburg & Crosses, 9 months old, $8 each; 762-2470.

Purebred Angus bull, excellent blood lines, 6 months old, $975; 526-2451.

Beautiful Pearl baby cockatiels; $20, lots of unique colors; 369-0148.

Antiques/Collectibles Five antique pocket watches, all in fine shape & running, from 1920 to 1882; 3/$75, 1/$150, 1/$200, all 5/$500; 547-0397, Jim Dee.

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

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

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

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.

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All Models!

Frank E.

Randy

BONDURANT

BUSH

Attorney

District 7

Russell

DUNAWAY

Executive VP/CEO

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

Close the Door on Surges ISSUE MAY

2016

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL

66, NO 5

(page 10-11)

“Let’s work together to keep our community safe.”

l Safer Communities l Stronger Families l Experienced Leadership “It’s not just about locking up criminals. I have experience preparing budgets, managing personnel, grants, and purchasing. I would appreciate your support and vote in the August 30th primary election. Please call me at 850-258-2857 if you have any questions.”

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE WFEC Trustees

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Pesky Scammers At it Again ...pg. 5 Lineman Appreciation Day Events ...pg. 6-7 Pay Attention! It Could Save Your Life ...pg. 14 Local Classifieds

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