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West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

Debbie Roney Smith Call or text: (850) 209-8039 “Be SOLD with American Gold”

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Current Light Flashes is the official voice of West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., a member-owned Touchstone Energy® cooperative serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. It is published as a service to the Co-op’s members. Periodicals postage is paid at Tallahassee, Florida.

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Levi Cobb, Agent 850-693-1529 Nick Brown, Agent 850-510-3529 Tyler Poole, Broker 850-573-1599

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WAYNE WILLIAMS

Interim Executive VP & CEO

(850) 658-2635

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Notification Statement

Notice is hereby given that the West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Board of Trustees regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, unless special circumstances warrant a change.

Main Business and Publications Offices 5282 Peanut Road Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 (850) 263-3231 or 1-800-342-7400 Subscription Rate Cooperative members, $2.50 per year Non-members, $6.00 per year Change of Address Notices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Current Light Flashes P. O. Box 127 Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 DISCLAIMER: Although paid advertisements may appear in West Florida Electric (WFEC) publications in print, online, or in other electronic formats, WFEC does not endorse the advertised product, service, or company, nor any of the claims made by the advertisement. WFEC reserves the right to edit or refuse to publish any advertisement, article or information.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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John White Owner

Over 40 Years Experience

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

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

Williams Home Improvements Serving Calhoun County Since 1990 • Now Serving Surrounding Counties

CRC 133715 • CCC 13344447

“No Job Too Big or Small” New Construction • Remodel Ceramic Tile • Bobcat Work Preasure Cleaning Mini Excavator Work

• HONEST • DEPENDABLE • FREE ESTIMATES

850-674-8092 Cell: 850-573-0616 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Who Runs the Cooperative Business: Part 4

O

ver the last several months, I've provided you the general manager's, employees', and board of directors' responsibilities. This month I will discuss the memberowners' responsibilities.

Member-Owners: Members are the foundation of the cooperative business. They organized it and their needs are the reason for its existence. Their support, through patronage and capital investment, keeps it economically healthy. And, their changing requirements shape the cooperative's future.

Responsibilities: • Patronize the cooperative. Members must make a conscious decision to be committed to the cooperative and maintain that commitment even when short-term prices or services may be better elsewhere, or competitors make more attractive offers. If members do not want to Tim Alford, WFEC Board President use the cooperative, the need for it must be re-examined.

• Be informed about the cooperative. To carry out their responsibilities, members must know what the cooperative is, what it can do for them, its purpose, policies, and the issues it faces.

They can obtain information through annual reports and newsletters, and from talking to the manager, staff, directors, and other members. To effectively exercise their right of ownership, a member needs a good understanding of the present situation and projected future operations.

• Participate in selecting and evaluating directors. As owners, members assume a positive, broad role in the cooperative's management. Although the cooperative is a user/owner (democratically) controlled form of business, members cannot make all the decisions directly. Other members select from among their peers, the individuals with the best judgement and business management skills to represent them in as the cooperative's board of directors.

This is definitely one of the most important responsibilities. Selecting the most popular or least controversial person is not the wisest choice for this job. Members need to study carefully the strengths and weaknesses of the cooperative and determine how the leadership skills of the candidates address them. Loyalty, integrity, the ability to make wise business decisions, and willingness to serve are necessary characteristics to board members. But, this election does not mean the end of the members' responsibility. They need to keep in contact with the directors to ask questions, make comments, and request changes or new services. They also need to observe and evaluate how directors perform.

• Provide necessary capital. A primary responsibility is to finance the cooperative for the purpose of acquiring needed goods and services, not for financial returns. This is done initially through the purchase of stock or a membership. It is continued through patronage and/or use of the cooperative. One-time assessments or investments also may be necessary to finance special fixed assets or services. For a cooperative to be successful, it must have a volume of business. Normally, the greater the volume of business, the greater the efficiency obtainable, the more services available, and the higher the earnings (profit) are for members. Members' patronage finances the cooperative so the business can continue. The greater the patronage, the more likely the cooperative will be able to provide, expand, and improve its services. But if that is not the case, and the cooperative loses money, members have the same responsibility to share in those losses as they do in the earnings.

• Adopt legal papers. Members are responsible for understanding, adopting, and amending legal papers. They should read and understand the cooperative's articles of incorporation and bylaws to know how the business is to operate and what services it can provide. Before voting to approve bylaw amendments, they need to analyze them to determine how they will affect the business. Members must also become acquainted with the contents of legally continued on page 4 ISSUE MAY 2025

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enforceable marketing contracts or other legal papers before signing them so that they can fulfill their obligation to the business.

• Evaluate performance of the cooperative. Members should examine the annual report, observe whether the cooperative is meeting their needs and analyze efforts of the cooperative to communicate with members and the public.

This concludes the four-part series about the responsibilities of a general manager, employees, directors, and member-owners.

Sincerely, I pray everyone has a safe month.

FOR SALE Animals/Livestock Two pure bred Mountain Feist puppies, born 2/6/25; 850-260-1289, call or text.

Black Australorp chicks; eggs, $3/ doz. w/o carton; $2.50 w/carton; 850-841-2023.

Tim Alford • 2,180 votes Andrew Bowden • 858 votes

WFEC Lineman Creates Bold New Logo for Co-op

W

hat began as a quick drawing of "nothing special" to pitch a new hat design to co-op leadership quickly evolved into something more for West Florida Electric Cooperative Journeyman Lineworker, Tyler Love.

"I thought it would be neat to design and see a drawing come to life and we'd have some good hats to wear," said Love. "It turned into them [management] wanting to use it as the new company logo - something I didn't really have on on my mind. But I'll take it." he continued.

Love said 7eventy x 7even Caps and Designs, a local small business, made his sketch come to life and helped create a great design to present to Interim Executive Vice President & CEO, Wayne Williams.

"West Florida Electric has been exploring the idea of a brand refresh and designing a new logo for over a year now," said Candace Croft, Communications & PR Coordinator. "Nothing quite hit the mark until we saw Tyler's design come to life on a hat. We love the fact that this logo was created and designed by one of our very own linemen - it adds a unique and personal touch. We feel this new logo brings a modern, fresh look, making our co-op more identifiable when our trucks roll out. We are incredibly thankful to Tyler for taking the initiative to create this design and to James Merritt at 7eventy x 7even Caps and Designs for working with us to finalize the logos."

The cooperative's previous logo was adopted in the late 1990s, when West Florida Electric joined Touchstone Energy.

Interim EVP & CEO, Wayne Williams, said he believes the bold design and bright colors will allow our members to easily identify cooperative trucks. This visibility will play a vital role in keeping our employees safe when they visit a member's home or work along the roadside day or night. Cooperative vehicles will be the first things updated to feature the new logo with easily visible signs. It could take a couple of years to transition completely to the exclusive use of the updated logo.

"The Board of Trustees and I want to extend our thanks to Tyler and to James for their hard work. We are thrilled to use one of our employee's designs as a representation of what we do each day - keep the lights on as safely and reliably as possible," said Williams.

"Being a lineman (the backbone of the REA) here at WFEC is great and I'm glad I was able to put my mark on the cooperative in more ways than one," said Love.

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CLASSIFIEDS

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Home/Farm Bahia grass, barn stored, net or twine wrapped, 4x5 rolls; 4 rolls perennial peanut; 850-638-6778 or 850-849-8624.

Miscellaneous 2010 12’ tandem lawn trailer, with high sides & ramp, newer tires, new wood flooring, $2,000 OBO; 850-401-2992, Chipley.

Yamaha Electone organ, double keyboard model, RK-6, $75; 850-557-8901.

Miles lubricants, Hytex ISO 46 antiwear hydraulic fluid, 5-gallon bucket, unopened and sealed; 850-573-5117.

Ruger 22 Auto Mark IV lite, 6 to sell, never fired, different colors, $3,000 for 6; 850-596-2681.

Lowrey Carnival organ, $200; 561-762-0116.

Multiple Listings Grain wagon; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; tack; stock trailer; 850-209-8532 or 850-592-2494.

Hobart generator, 1800 RPM; mechanic tools; tarps; carpenter’s tools; large quantity of nails/screws; 850-272-3513.

Horses; ponies; mules; donkeys; 850-209-8532 or 850-592-2494.

150-500 acres pasture land, in Holmes or Washington County; 850-234-7070.

Penny through dollar coins, loose, in jars or collections; buy, sale and trade; 850-326-3437.

License plates, from any state, mainly Florida, prior to 1980; old motorcycles or parts prior to 1960; 850-557-7030.

Land to lease, for cow pasture, the closer to Campbellton, Florida, the

Homemade/handmade quilts, lap, baby, better; 850-703-5450. twin, full or queen; 2 used bathtubs, to be used for water or feed troughs, great price; 850-547-3649.

FREE

Post hole diggers, $15; 20 lb. propane tank, $15; smaller hitch 2” ball, $8; 850-547-4639.

2 antique chiffarobes; 1 buffet; 2 iron bed frames; cast iron cookware; 850-866-2697.

Vehicles 1960 Chevy Bel Air, 4-door; 348 V8, Powerglide, starts and drives, poor brakes; $6,000 OBO; 850-557-6463 or 850-209-7383.

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 2025

WANTED

John Deer Gator, body needs work, or for scrap metal; 850-579-4927, leave message.

Local Telephone Prefixes

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

Grand Ridge Greenwood Marianna Ponce de Leon Sneads Sunny Hills Vernon Westville

592 594 482, 526 836 593 773 535 956

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway

Mobile: 850-260-5438

CLF Free Ad Form Please Type or Print Neatly.

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

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

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Community Calendar Homebuyer Education Class • June 5; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Jackson Co. Ag office; 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna Understand home buying, analyze personal financial and credit situations & learn basic home care/maintenance to help maintain the value of your home/save money.

Pre-registration is required. The Florida Cooperative Extension service is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. Completion of the course satisfies the homeownership education requirements for the SHIP and USDA Rural Development program. To register, call 850-482-9620, 850-638-6265 or 850-674-8323. *UF is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Require assistance? Call 800-955-8771.* 4H Tailgating Camp • July 8-10; 7:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Jackson Co. Ag office; 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna Few things taste better than a freshly grilled hamburger on a hot summer day. If your youth signs up for this camp, they will learn how to grill multiple meats safely. Campers will be introduced to food safety, meat preparation and selection, and how to make rubs and marinades. This camp will also prepare them to compete in the 4H tailgating competition if they choose. The camp will be held over 3 days and participants will grill their own lunch.

Snacks and beverages will be provided. The camps is for ages 10-14 and the fee is $75 each.

Trim David & Family Cut Tree Services, LLC Remove Structure Demo Bonded & Fully Insured Stump Free Estimates Grinding

ROW Update:

WFEC Right-of-Way Crews will be cutting & trimming in the following area(s) during

MAY:

Cottondale, Chipley/Orange Hill Wausau When 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.

Over 25 years

building & construction experience

Framing, trim carpentry, masonry, plaster, minor electrical & plumbing, paint, etc.

Installations: TVs, Ceiling Fans, Shelves, Satellite Internet (e.g. Starlink), etc.

Call Matt: 850-326-0933

(850) 326-1559 Veteran-Founded Onion Casserole

Submitted by: Shirley Wilkins

Ingredients:

1 box Jiffy brand corn bread mix 2/3 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 cup oil 2 large onions (Vidalia are best) 8 oz. sour cream 1/2 cup margarine 1 can creamed corn Directions: Mix corn bread mix, milk, egg, and oil and spread into a greased 9x13 pan. Steam the 2 large onions. Add in the sour cream, margarine, and corn. Mix and pour over the corn bread mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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Special Needs Registry Program

S

pecial Needs Shelters are designated to meet the needs of people who require assistance that exceeds the services and basic first-aid care provided at general population shelters.

If you have a health or medical condition that requires medical attention while at a shelter, you should register for this program.

Home health and hospice patients should make sure that your agency has registered you in the system.

Who is eligible to stay in a Special Needs Shelter?

• People with special medical needs • People whose care exceeds the basic first aid provided at general population shelters • People with impairments or disabilities who are medically stable • Anyone with special conditions affecting eyesight, hearing, speech, walking, breathing or an emotional condition and would need assistance during evacuations and sheltering The capabilities of each Special Needs Shelter varies based on a community's needs and available resources.

This registry must be updated each year. Please keep in mind that completing the Florida Special Needs Registry does not automatically qualify individuals for a special needs shelter. More information will be provided by your local emergency management agency regarding evacuation and sheltering options. If you would like to register for the Special Needs Shelter Registry Program, please contact your local emergency management office. Their contact numbers and websites are listed below: Calhoun County: 850-674-8075 or calhouncountyfl.gov Holmes County: 850-547-1112 or holmescountyfla.com Jackson County: 850-482-9678 or jacksoncountyfl.gov Washington County: 850-638-6203 or washingtonfl.com West Florida Electric helps local emergency management agencies get the word out about this program.

Art’s Home Services Carpenter/Handyman Build It - Fix It Clean It - Haul It

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611 ISSUE MAY 2025

Local help with your Medicare questions.

Gene Alford

Licensed Sales Agent 850-209-1381, TTY 711 genealford@gmail.com MyUHCagent.com/gene.alford

200-Amp Power Pole $599.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $499.95 Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc. Anthony Register 850-573-0219

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Quickly and Easily Report Power Outages

W

hen the lights go out, it's important to quickly report the issue so that West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) dispatchers and linemen can take action to restore power as soon as possible. Fortunately, modern technology provides a variety of convenient ways to report power outages, from traditional phone calls to online platforms and mobile apps. Here's how you can quickly and easily report your outage: 1. By Phone - the most traditional way to report power outages is by calling us on the outage hotline at 844-6882431 or at 800-342-7400. Simply call and follow the prompts to report your outage. The automated system should recognize the number associated with your account and identify your location. If you are calling from a number not listed on your account, you will be prompted to provide additional information as the automated system won't be able to locate your account using your phone number.

2. Text - texting is a convenient way to report an outage. You can text in your outage, receive updates about its status and notifications when your power is restored. Enrolling is easy. Just follow these steps: • Text WFEC to 800-342-7400.

Feeling left in the dark?

• You will receive a welcome message with instructions about how to report future outages.

• When you need to report an outage, text OUT to 800-342-7400.

• Text STATUS for any updates, HELP for more info, and STOP to unsubscribe.

• Once power has been restored, a text confirming restoration will be sent to you.

Here are a few things to note: • If your number isn't recognized, it will tell you to contact the co-op by phone to report your outage.

• If you text OUT to report an outage, but don't respond to the question asked, it will tell you the outage was not reported and to respond or call.

• When you have multiple meters, and they are both off the same electric device it will ask if both Track and report meters are out. power outages • When texting, upper or lowercase letters are immediately with your acceptable. phone – and view detailed • You must have a mobile number associated with outage maps with impacted areas your account to use this service. Only one and status. mobile number may be listed on each account for texting purposes.

Take advantage of the easiest way • Phone plan data charges will apply. to watch our restoration efforts 3. App or Online - you can report outages from in realtime. Rest assured we are the mobile app or the co-op's website as well as on our way to you. Log on or view the outage map to determine where outages download the app today! are occurring 24/7. To utilize the app or online reporting, members must have a password to log in. Once logged into your account, you may report your outage on either platform.

Let’s Talk.

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God’s Handyman, LLC

Licensed & Insured L19000238025

Specializing in Remodeling & Antique Restoration • 20 years experience • Finish Carpentry • Decks • Interior & Exterior Doors • Vinyl Siding • Additions • Hard Wood Floor • Baseboards • Windows Restoration • Crown/Custom Trim • Painting • Kitchen & Bathroom • Chair Rail • Sheetrock Remodels • Toilets • Pole Barns • Whole House Framing • Flooring • Commercial • Additions Framing

All Are Welcome!

• Concrete • Brick

• Stucco • Block

(850) 209-6593

2025 Customers will be entered into a drawing to win up to $5,000 in labor costs ONLY. • Customers from Jan. to Nov. (drawing in Nov.) • Customer Buys All Materials • Use It or Lose It • Customer Pays All Labor Costs that Exceed $5,000

M i dd l e b r o o k s C o n t r a c t o r s , I n c .

Serving the Area for Over 60 Years Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair • Septic Tank & Drain Product Sales • Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation • Dirt • Rock • Culverts Rent-All • We have everything you need! Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Portable Toilets

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Plumbing • Electrical • Licensed & Insured

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

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

Doug Hannon's Fish & Game Forecast

Larry Englert

JUNE 2025

Larry’s Rescreening, LLC

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9:42-11:42

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4:09-5:39

MON.

9

10:06-12:06

10:30-12:30

4:33-6:03

4:57-6:27

TUE.

10

10:54-12:54

11:18-1:18

5:21-6:51

5:45-7:15

WED.

11

N/A

12:06-2:06

6:09-7:39

6:33-8:03

THU.

12

12:30-2:30

12:54-2:54

6:57-8:27

7:21-8:51

FRI.

13

1:18-3:18

1:42-3:42

7:45-9:15

8:09-9:39

SAT.

14

2:06-4:06

2:30-4:30

8:33-10:03

8:57-10:27

SUN.

15

2:54-4:54

3:18-5:18

9:21-10:51

9:45-11:15

MON.

16

3:42-5:42

4:06-6:06

10:09-11:39

10:33-12:03

TUE.

17

4:30-6:30

4:54-6:54

10:57-12:27

11:21-12:51

WED.

18

5:18-7:18

5:42-7:42

N/A

12:09-1:39

THU.

19

6:06-8:06

6:30-8:30

12:33-2:03

12:57-2:27

FRI.

20

6:54-8:54

7:18-9:18

1:21-2:51

1:45-3:15

SAT.

21

7:42-9:42

8:06-10:06

2:09-3:39

2:33-4:03

SUN.

22

8:30-10:30

8:54-10:54

2:57-4:27

3:21-4:51

MON.

23

9:18-11:18

9:42-11:42

3:45-5:15

4:09-5:39

TUE.

24

10:06-12:06

10:30-12:30

4:33-6:03

4:57-6:27

WED.

25

N/A

12:06-2:06

6:09-7:39

6:33-8:03

THU.

26

12:30-2:30

12:54-2:54

6:57-8:27

7:21-8:51

FRI.

27

1:18-3:18

1:42-3:42

7:45-9:15

8:09-9:39

SAT.

28

2:06-4:06

2:30-4:30

8:33-10:03

8:57-10:27

SUN.

29

2:54-4:54

3:18-5:18

9:21-10:51

9:45-11:15

MON.

30

3:42-5:42

4:06-6:06

10:09-11:39

10:33-12:03

ISSUE MAY 2025

FULL

NEW

Owner

Veteran owned with 30 years experience

Pool cages, screen rooms, car ports, rescreening & repairs.

Licensed & insured

(850) 630-9225

Justin Joyner 850-658-2890

& Land Clearing

Chainlink Barbed Wire Vinyl Fence Wood Fence Field Fence “New” “Used” Repairs

Lynn & Steve Helping Hands, LLC

Commercial, Residential & Foreclosure Interior Cleaning & Lawn Cleanups • Chain Saw/Pole Saw work • Bush Hog/Box Blade/Loader work • Hedge Trimming

850-768-0822 or

386-748-9035

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 11

Energy Can Spread Like Ripples on a Pond

S

torms, animals, and car accidents can damage utility equipment such as power lines, poles and pad mount transformers. This causes inconveniences like service interruptions and road closures and creates lifethreatening situations when energy invisibly spreads like ripples on a pond.

Imagine a stone dropping into a calm pond. As the stone hits the water, it creates a series of ripples that spread outward in circles, moving away from the point of impact. Just as ripples in a pond travel outward, the electrical current moves through conducting material - like wires, metal, or even the air in the case of lightning. The movement of electrons carries energy with it, much like the ripples transferring energy through the water. Here's what can happen when electrical equipment is damaged: • Step potential happens when a person walks from one voltage "ripple" to another and their feet experience a difference in voltage.

• Touch potential happens when someone touches something at one voltage and steps on or contacts something else at a different voltage.

Both types of potential can cause serious internal and external injuries and death, since electric current enters the body at one point and exits at another.

How to stay safe Take precautions near downed power lines, poles, or other damaged equipment. Always assume damaged equipment is energized even if it looks lifeless and harmless and never approach it.

Besides accidents, storms, and animals, another hazardous situation can occur when vehicles or farm equipment gets too close to or contacts power lines. To stay safe: • Stay inside your vehicle or cab.

• Call 911.

• Only exit if you see smoke or there is a fire. If you must exit due to a fire, carefully do the following: • Cross your arms and make a clean jump out.

• Don't touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time.

• Make solid hops with your feet together as far away as you can.

• If you are unable to hop, shuffle away without lifting your feet.

• Do not return to the vehicle.

Visit our website for more tips.

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

DOUBLE-TIME Pest Control

(850) 718-6109

Veteran Owned & Operated Detect * Eliminate * Defend Against Unwanted Pests

Call for a Free Quote Today

Voted Best of Tri-County for Washington, Jackon & Holmes Counties 2020, 2021 & 2022 Voted “Top 3 Best of Bay Co. in 2023”

SOUTHSIDE

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Sales, Service, Leasing, Maintenance, Installation, Ice Vending Machines Commercial & Residential

Need Ice? Ice Machine Leasing

850-703-5486 State Certified Contractor CAC1819784

www.mysouthsideair.com

ISSUE MAY 2025

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 7

Recent Substation Work Aims to Improve Reliability and Weather Resilience

W

est Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC), in partnership with PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, recently began upgrades and construction work inside its Alford substation and completed upgrade work inside its Graceville substation - essential steps in strengthening our electrical distribution system for current and future needs.

“In light of the recent winter storms and severe winter weather patterns, WFEC is working with PowerSouth Energy to upgrade the Alford substation to add capacity to support extreme weather events and system growth,” said WFEC’s System Engineer.

Power companies across the southeast experienced extreme demand situations due to the winter storm that hit portions of the country in January 2025. Many of these systems saw an all-time historical system peak, including WFEC. Historically, many southeastern utilities, including West Florida Electric, are winter peaking systems. Heat pumps and strip heating are leading contributors to this high demand. Heat pumps are the most efficient way to provide heating in warmer climates, like ours, where freezing temperatures are not as common.

“Multiple line crews from both cooperatives worked together to WFEC Journeyman Lineman, Justin Galbreath was one of many who worked inside limit the outage length experienced the Alford substation on April 15 to complete upgrades to equipment that will help improve the substation's performance due to projected growth in the area and help by co-op members,” said Greg make it more weather resilient.

Calloway, Supervisor of Technical Services. “While the mobile substation carried the Alford load, the distribution substation transformer, regulators, and lightning arrestors were replaced along with other upgrades to the transmission grid inside the substation.”

According to Calloway, during the outage at Alford, obsolete switches will be replaced with new switches capable of carrying more load on each circuit. The plan is designed to upgrade the distribution substation transformer to a larger size capable of serving the growing area and high demands during winter peaking events. The upgrades at the Graceville substation in early April included a reconstruction of the Graceville transmission grid and updates from a wire grid to a more robust pipe grid.

“This improved grid ensures a more hardened system against the natural elements such as hurricanes and storms. The newer grid is necessary to provide a more reliable PAGE 8

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system for now and in the years to come for WFEC and PowerSouth,” said Calloway.

These efforts are part of WFEC’s ongoing commitment to system resilience. As population growth and energy use continue to rise, these proactive upgrades will help ensure the system can meet increasing demands while handling whatever nature throws its way.

WFEC performs short-term and long-term system studies to determine system needs for reliability and improvements. These studies determine areas of need, which could include system upgrades, feeder upgrades, or the potential of new substations sited at the areas of high demand to help evenly distribute load.

West Florida Electric and PowerSouth Energy Cooperative work together annually to project system peaks for both the winter and summer seasons. West Florida is one of twenty cooperatives in the PowerSouth service area. PowerSouth takes into account the projections of each of the twenty members to ensure that there is enough generation capacity available to serve everyone safely and reliably.

“West Florida is working diligently to improve our system not only for the present, but also for years to come,” said Calloway.

Material Inflation: 2020 to 2025

WFEC Offices will be Closed Monday, May 26

Electric utilities across the country have been significantly impacted by inflation, with the costs of essential power delivery materials increasing substantially since 2020.

This is not unlike the increases seen in nearly every other product from groceries to the gas pump or even an evening out.

BREAKING NEWS!!!

Guaranteed Approval Life Insurance Ages: 0-85

Call: Agent: Jeff Cooper (850) 209-4038 for details!

ISSUE MAY 2025

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 9

Recent Substation Work Aims to Improve Reliability and Weather Resilience

W

est Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC), in partnership with PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, recently began upgrades and construction work inside its Alford substation and completed upgrade work inside its Graceville substation - essential steps in strengthening our electrical distribution system for current and future needs.

“In light of the recent winter storms and severe winter weather patterns, WFEC is working with PowerSouth Energy to upgrade the Alford substation to add capacity to support extreme weather events and system growth,” said WFEC’s System Engineer.

Power companies across the southeast experienced extreme demand situations due to the winter storm that hit portions of the country in January 2025. Many of these systems saw an all-time historical system peak, including WFEC. Historically, many southeastern utilities, including West Florida Electric, are winter peaking systems. Heat pumps and strip heating are leading contributors to this high demand. Heat pumps are the most efficient way to provide heating in warmer climates, like ours, where freezing temperatures are not as common.

“Multiple line crews from both cooperatives worked together to WFEC Journeyman Lineman, Justin Galbreath was one of many who worked inside limit the outage length experienced the Alford substation on April 15 to complete upgrades to equipment that will help improve the substation's performance due to projected growth in the area and help by co-op members,” said Greg make it more weather resilient.

Calloway, Supervisor of Technical Services. “While the mobile substation carried the Alford load, the distribution substation transformer, regulators, and lightning arrestors were replaced along with other upgrades to the transmission grid inside the substation.”

According to Calloway, during the outage at Alford, obsolete switches will be replaced with new switches capable of carrying more load on each circuit. The plan is designed to upgrade the distribution substation transformer to a larger size capable of serving the growing area and high demands during winter peaking events. The upgrades at the Graceville substation in early April included a reconstruction of the Graceville transmission grid and updates from a wire grid to a more robust pipe grid.

“This improved grid ensures a more hardened system against the natural elements such as hurricanes and storms. The newer grid is necessary to provide a more reliable PAGE 8

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

system for now and in the years to come for WFEC and PowerSouth,” said Calloway.

These efforts are part of WFEC’s ongoing commitment to system resilience. As population growth and energy use continue to rise, these proactive upgrades will help ensure the system can meet increasing demands while handling whatever nature throws its way.

WFEC performs short-term and long-term system studies to determine system needs for reliability and improvements. These studies determine areas of need, which could include system upgrades, feeder upgrades, or the potential of new substations sited at the areas of high demand to help evenly distribute load.

West Florida Electric and PowerSouth Energy Cooperative work together annually to project system peaks for both the winter and summer seasons. West Florida is one of twenty cooperatives in the PowerSouth service area. PowerSouth takes into account the projections of each of the twenty members to ensure that there is enough generation capacity available to serve everyone safely and reliably.

“West Florida is working diligently to improve our system not only for the present, but also for years to come,” said Calloway.

Material Inflation: 2020 to 2025

WFEC Offices will be Closed Monday, May 26

Electric utilities across the country have been significantly impacted by inflation, with the costs of essential power delivery materials increasing substantially since 2020.

This is not unlike the increases seen in nearly every other product from groceries to the gas pump or even an evening out.

BREAKING NEWS!!!

Guaranteed Approval Life Insurance Ages: 0-85

Call: Agent: Jeff Cooper (850) 209-4038 for details!

ISSUE MAY 2025

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 9

Energy Can Spread Like Ripples on a Pond

S

torms, animals, and car accidents can damage utility equipment such as power lines, poles and pad mount transformers. This causes inconveniences like service interruptions and road closures and creates lifethreatening situations when energy invisibly spreads like ripples on a pond.

Imagine a stone dropping into a calm pond. As the stone hits the water, it creates a series of ripples that spread outward in circles, moving away from the point of impact. Just as ripples in a pond travel outward, the electrical current moves through conducting material - like wires, metal, or even the air in the case of lightning. The movement of electrons carries energy with it, much like the ripples transferring energy through the water. Here's what can happen when electrical equipment is damaged: • Step potential happens when a person walks from one voltage "ripple" to another and their feet experience a difference in voltage.

• Touch potential happens when someone touches something at one voltage and steps on or contacts something else at a different voltage.

Both types of potential can cause serious internal and external injuries and death, since electric current enters the body at one point and exits at another.

How to stay safe Take precautions near downed power lines, poles, or other damaged equipment. Always assume damaged equipment is energized even if it looks lifeless and harmless and never approach it.

Besides accidents, storms, and animals, another hazardous situation can occur when vehicles or farm equipment gets too close to or contacts power lines. To stay safe: • Stay inside your vehicle or cab.

• Call 911.

• Only exit if you see smoke or there is a fire. If you must exit due to a fire, carefully do the following: • Cross your arms and make a clean jump out.

• Don't touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time.

• Make solid hops with your feet together as far away as you can.

• If you are unable to hop, shuffle away without lifting your feet.

• Do not return to the vehicle.

Visit our website for more tips.

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

DOUBLE-TIME Pest Control

(850) 718-6109

Veteran Owned & Operated Detect * Eliminate * Defend Against Unwanted Pests

Call for a Free Quote Today

Voted Best of Tri-County for Washington, Jackon & Holmes Counties 2020, 2021 & 2022 Voted “Top 3 Best of Bay Co. in 2023”

SOUTHSIDE

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Sales, Service, Leasing, Maintenance, Installation, Ice Vending Machines Commercial & Residential

Need Ice? Ice Machine Leasing

850-703-5486 State Certified Contractor CAC1819784

www.mysouthsideair.com

ISSUE MAY 2025

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 7

Quickly and Easily Report Power Outages

W

hen the lights go out, it's important to quickly report the issue so that West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) dispatchers and linemen can take action to restore power as soon as possible. Fortunately, modern technology provides a variety of convenient ways to report power outages, from traditional phone calls to online platforms and mobile apps. Here's how you can quickly and easily report your outage: 1. By Phone - the most traditional way to report power outages is by calling us on the outage hotline at 844-6882431 or at 800-342-7400. Simply call and follow the prompts to report your outage. The automated system should recognize the number associated with your account and identify your location. If you are calling from a number not listed on your account, you will be prompted to provide additional information as the automated system won't be able to locate your account using your phone number.

2. Text - texting is a convenient way to report an outage. You can text in your outage, receive updates about its status and notifications when your power is restored. Enrolling is easy. Just follow these steps: • Text WFEC to 800-342-7400.

Feeling left in the dark?

• You will receive a welcome message with instructions about how to report future outages.

• When you need to report an outage, text OUT to 800-342-7400.

• Text STATUS for any updates, HELP for more info, and STOP to unsubscribe.

• Once power has been restored, a text confirming restoration will be sent to you.

Here are a few things to note: • If your number isn't recognized, it will tell you to contact the co-op by phone to report your outage.

• If you text OUT to report an outage, but don't respond to the question asked, it will tell you the outage was not reported and to respond or call.

• When you have multiple meters, and they are both off the same electric device it will ask if both Track and report meters are out. power outages • When texting, upper or lowercase letters are immediately with your acceptable. phone – and view detailed • You must have a mobile number associated with outage maps with impacted areas your account to use this service. Only one and status. mobile number may be listed on each account for texting purposes.

Take advantage of the easiest way • Phone plan data charges will apply. to watch our restoration efforts 3. App or Online - you can report outages from in realtime. Rest assured we are the mobile app or the co-op's website as well as on our way to you. Log on or view the outage map to determine where outages download the app today! are occurring 24/7. To utilize the app or online reporting, members must have a password to log in. Once logged into your account, you may report your outage on either platform.

Let’s Talk.

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

God’s Handyman, LLC

Licensed & Insured L19000238025

Specializing in Remodeling & Antique Restoration • 20 years experience • Finish Carpentry • Decks • Interior & Exterior Doors • Vinyl Siding • Additions • Hard Wood Floor • Baseboards • Windows Restoration • Crown/Custom Trim • Painting • Kitchen & Bathroom • Chair Rail • Sheetrock Remodels • Toilets • Pole Barns • Whole House Framing • Flooring • Commercial • Additions Framing

All Are Welcome!

• Concrete • Brick

• Stucco • Block

(850) 209-6593

2025 Customers will be entered into a drawing to win up to $5,000 in labor costs ONLY. • Customers from Jan. to Nov. (drawing in Nov.) • Customer Buys All Materials • Use It or Lose It • Customer Pays All Labor Costs that Exceed $5,000

M i dd l e b r o o k s C o n t r a c t o r s , I n c .

Serving the Area for Over 60 Years Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair • Septic Tank & Drain Product Sales • Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation • Dirt • Rock • Culverts Rent-All • We have everything you need! Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Portable Toilets

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Plumbing • Electrical • Licensed & Insured

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

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

Doug Hannon's Fish & Game Forecast

Larry Englert

JUNE 2025

Larry’s Rescreening, LLC

Excellent Times AM PM

Moon Stage

Good Times AM PM

SUN.

1

3:42-5:42

4:06-6:06

10:09-11:39

10:33-12:03

MON.

2

4:30-6:30

4:54-6:54

10:57-12:27

11:21-12:51

TUE.

3

5:18-7:18

5:42-7:42

N/A

12:09-1:39

WED.

4

6:06-8:06

6:30-8:30

12:33-2:03

12:57-2:27

THU.

5

6:54-8:54

7:18-9:18

1:21-2:51

1:45-3:15

FRI.

6

7:42-9:42

8:06-10:06

2:09-3:39

2:33-4:03

SAT.

7

8:30-10:30

8:54-10:54

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3:21-4:51

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8

9:18-11:18

9:42-11:42

3:45-5:15

4:09-5:39

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9

10:06-12:06

10:30-12:30

4:33-6:03

4:57-6:27

TUE.

10

10:54-12:54

11:18-1:18

5:21-6:51

5:45-7:15

WED.

11

N/A

12:06-2:06

6:09-7:39

6:33-8:03

THU.

12

12:30-2:30

12:54-2:54

6:57-8:27

7:21-8:51

FRI.

13

1:18-3:18

1:42-3:42

7:45-9:15

8:09-9:39

SAT.

14

2:06-4:06

2:30-4:30

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2:54-4:54

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9:21-10:51

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MON.

16

3:42-5:42

4:06-6:06

10:09-11:39

10:33-12:03

TUE.

17

4:30-6:30

4:54-6:54

10:57-12:27

11:21-12:51

WED.

18

5:18-7:18

5:42-7:42

N/A

12:09-1:39

THU.

19

6:06-8:06

6:30-8:30

12:33-2:03

12:57-2:27

FRI.

20

6:54-8:54

7:18-9:18

1:21-2:51

1:45-3:15

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21

7:42-9:42

8:06-10:06

2:09-3:39

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22

8:30-10:30

8:54-10:54

2:57-4:27

3:21-4:51

MON.

23

9:18-11:18

9:42-11:42

3:45-5:15

4:09-5:39

TUE.

24

10:06-12:06

10:30-12:30

4:33-6:03

4:57-6:27

WED.

25

N/A

12:06-2:06

6:09-7:39

6:33-8:03

THU.

26

12:30-2:30

12:54-2:54

6:57-8:27

7:21-8:51

FRI.

27

1:18-3:18

1:42-3:42

7:45-9:15

8:09-9:39

SAT.

28

2:06-4:06

2:30-4:30

8:33-10:03

8:57-10:27

SUN.

29

2:54-4:54

3:18-5:18

9:21-10:51

9:45-11:15

MON.

30

3:42-5:42

4:06-6:06

10:09-11:39

10:33-12:03

ISSUE MAY 2025

FULL

NEW

Owner

Veteran owned with 30 years experience

Pool cages, screen rooms, car ports, rescreening & repairs.

Licensed & insured

(850) 630-9225

Justin Joyner 850-658-2890

& Land Clearing

Chainlink Barbed Wire Vinyl Fence Wood Fence Field Fence “New” “Used” Repairs

Lynn & Steve Helping Hands, LLC

Commercial, Residential & Foreclosure Interior Cleaning & Lawn Cleanups • Chain Saw/Pole Saw work • Bush Hog/Box Blade/Loader work • Hedge Trimming

850-768-0822 or

386-748-9035

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Community Calendar Homebuyer Education Class • June 5; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Jackson Co. Ag office; 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna Understand home buying, analyze personal financial and credit situations & learn basic home care/maintenance to help maintain the value of your home/save money.

Pre-registration is required. The Florida Cooperative Extension service is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. Completion of the course satisfies the homeownership education requirements for the SHIP and USDA Rural Development program. To register, call 850-482-9620, 850-638-6265 or 850-674-8323. *UF is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Require assistance? Call 800-955-8771.* 4H Tailgating Camp • July 8-10; 7:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Jackson Co. Ag office; 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna Few things taste better than a freshly grilled hamburger on a hot summer day. If your youth signs up for this camp, they will learn how to grill multiple meats safely. Campers will be introduced to food safety, meat preparation and selection, and how to make rubs and marinades. This camp will also prepare them to compete in the 4H tailgating competition if they choose. The camp will be held over 3 days and participants will grill their own lunch.

Snacks and beverages will be provided. The camps is for ages 10-14 and the fee is $75 each.

Trim David & Family Cut Tree Services, LLC Remove Structure Demo Bonded & Fully Insured Stump Free Estimates Grinding

ROW Update:

WFEC Right-of-Way Crews will be cutting & trimming in the following area(s) during

MAY:

Cottondale, Chipley/Orange Hill Wausau When 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.

Over 25 years

building & construction experience

Framing, trim carpentry, masonry, plaster, minor electrical & plumbing, paint, etc.

Installations: TVs, Ceiling Fans, Shelves, Satellite Internet (e.g. Starlink), etc.

Call Matt: 850-326-0933

(850) 326-1559 Veteran-Founded Onion Casserole

Submitted by: Shirley Wilkins

Ingredients:

1 box Jiffy brand corn bread mix 2/3 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 cup oil 2 large onions (Vidalia are best) 8 oz. sour cream 1/2 cup margarine 1 can creamed corn Directions: Mix corn bread mix, milk, egg, and oil and spread into a greased 9x13 pan. Steam the 2 large onions. Add in the sour cream, margarine, and corn. Mix and pour over the corn bread mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

Levon Carnley

Specialized in: Decorative Concrete • Interior/Exterior Pool Decks • Porches Patios • Garages

Licensed

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

Phone: 850-703-0318

Two Fish Construction, LLC “Building with Integrity”

New Construction Remodeling Renovations Fire & Water Restoration Free Consultations Insurance Claims Welcome CBC1267488

Contact Us Today!

(850) 326-0058

TwoFishConstruction@gmail.com

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Special Needs Registry Program

S

pecial Needs Shelters are designated to meet the needs of people who require assistance that exceeds the services and basic first-aid care provided at general population shelters.

If you have a health or medical condition that requires medical attention while at a shelter, you should register for this program.

Home health and hospice patients should make sure that your agency has registered you in the system.

Who is eligible to stay in a Special Needs Shelter?

• People with special medical needs • People whose care exceeds the basic first aid provided at general population shelters • People with impairments or disabilities who are medically stable • Anyone with special conditions affecting eyesight, hearing, speech, walking, breathing or an emotional condition and would need assistance during evacuations and sheltering The capabilities of each Special Needs Shelter varies based on a community's needs and available resources.

This registry must be updated each year. Please keep in mind that completing the Florida Special Needs Registry does not automatically qualify individuals for a special needs shelter. More information will be provided by your local emergency management agency regarding evacuation and sheltering options. If you would like to register for the Special Needs Shelter Registry Program, please contact your local emergency management office. Their contact numbers and websites are listed below: Calhoun County: 850-674-8075 or calhouncountyfl.gov Holmes County: 850-547-1112 or holmescountyfla.com Jackson County: 850-482-9678 or jacksoncountyfl.gov Washington County: 850-638-6203 or washingtonfl.com West Florida Electric helps local emergency management agencies get the word out about this program.

Art’s Home Services Carpenter/Handyman Build It - Fix It Clean It - Haul It

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611 ISSUE MAY 2025

Local help with your Medicare questions.

Gene Alford

Licensed Sales Agent 850-209-1381, TTY 711 genealford@gmail.com MyUHCagent.com/gene.alford

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enforceable marketing contracts or other legal papers before signing them so that they can fulfill their obligation to the business.

• Evaluate performance of the cooperative. Members should examine the annual report, observe whether the cooperative is meeting their needs and analyze efforts of the cooperative to communicate with members and the public.

This concludes the four-part series about the responsibilities of a general manager, employees, directors, and member-owners.

Sincerely, I pray everyone has a safe month.

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WFEC Lineman Creates Bold New Logo for Co-op

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hat began as a quick drawing of "nothing special" to pitch a new hat design to co-op leadership quickly evolved into something more for West Florida Electric Cooperative Journeyman Lineworker, Tyler Love.

"I thought it would be neat to design and see a drawing come to life and we'd have some good hats to wear," said Love. "It turned into them [management] wanting to use it as the new company logo - something I didn't really have on on my mind. But I'll take it." he continued.

Love said 7eventy x 7even Caps and Designs, a local small business, made his sketch come to life and helped create a great design to present to Interim Executive Vice President & CEO, Wayne Williams.

"West Florida Electric has been exploring the idea of a brand refresh and designing a new logo for over a year now," said Candace Croft, Communications & PR Coordinator. "Nothing quite hit the mark until we saw Tyler's design come to life on a hat. We love the fact that this logo was created and designed by one of our very own linemen - it adds a unique and personal touch. We feel this new logo brings a modern, fresh look, making our co-op more identifiable when our trucks roll out. We are incredibly thankful to Tyler for taking the initiative to create this design and to James Merritt at 7eventy x 7even Caps and Designs for working with us to finalize the logos."

The cooperative's previous logo was adopted in the late 1990s, when West Florida Electric joined Touchstone Energy.

Interim EVP & CEO, Wayne Williams, said he believes the bold design and bright colors will allow our members to easily identify cooperative trucks. This visibility will play a vital role in keeping our employees safe when they visit a member's home or work along the roadside day or night. Cooperative vehicles will be the first things updated to feature the new logo with easily visible signs. It could take a couple of years to transition completely to the exclusive use of the updated logo.

"The Board of Trustees and I want to extend our thanks to Tyler and to James for their hard work. We are thrilled to use one of our employee's designs as a representation of what we do each day - keep the lights on as safely and reliably as possible," said Williams.

"Being a lineman (the backbone of the REA) here at WFEC is great and I'm glad I was able to put my mark on the cooperative in more ways than one," said Love.

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Horses; ponies; mules; donkeys; 850-209-8532 or 850-592-2494.

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Land to lease, for cow pasture, the closer to Campbellton, Florida, the

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Vehicles 1960 Chevy Bel Air, 4-door; 348 V8, Powerglide, starts and drives, poor brakes; $6,000 OBO; 850-557-6463 or 850-209-7383.

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.

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Notice is hereby given that the West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Board of Trustees regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, unless special circumstances warrant a change.

Main Business and Publications Offices 5282 Peanut Road Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 (850) 263-3231 or 1-800-342-7400 Subscription Rate Cooperative members, $2.50 per year Non-members, $6.00 per year Change of Address Notices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Current Light Flashes P. O. Box 127 Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 DISCLAIMER: Although paid advertisements may appear in West Florida Electric (WFEC) publications in print, online, or in other electronic formats, WFEC does not endorse the advertised product, service, or company, nor any of the claims made by the advertisement. WFEC reserves the right to edit or refuse to publish any advertisement, article or information.

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Who Runs the Cooperative Business: Part 4

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ver the last several months, I've provided you the general manager's, employees', and board of directors' responsibilities. This month I will discuss the memberowners' responsibilities.

Member-Owners: Members are the foundation of the cooperative business. They organized it and their needs are the reason for its existence. Their support, through patronage and capital investment, keeps it economically healthy. And, their changing requirements shape the cooperative's future.

Responsibilities: • Patronize the cooperative. Members must make a conscious decision to be committed to the cooperative and maintain that commitment even when short-term prices or services may be better elsewhere, or competitors make more attractive offers. If members do not want to Tim Alford, WFEC Board President use the cooperative, the need for it must be re-examined.

• Be informed about the cooperative. To carry out their responsibilities, members must know what the cooperative is, what it can do for them, its purpose, policies, and the issues it faces.

They can obtain information through annual reports and newsletters, and from talking to the manager, staff, directors, and other members. To effectively exercise their right of ownership, a member needs a good understanding of the present situation and projected future operations.

• Participate in selecting and evaluating directors. As owners, members assume a positive, broad role in the cooperative's management. Although the cooperative is a user/owner (democratically) controlled form of business, members cannot make all the decisions directly. Other members select from among their peers, the individuals with the best judgement and business management skills to represent them in as the cooperative's board of directors.

This is definitely one of the most important responsibilities. Selecting the most popular or least controversial person is not the wisest choice for this job. Members need to study carefully the strengths and weaknesses of the cooperative and determine how the leadership skills of the candidates address them. Loyalty, integrity, the ability to make wise business decisions, and willingness to serve are necessary characteristics to board members. But, this election does not mean the end of the members' responsibility. They need to keep in contact with the directors to ask questions, make comments, and request changes or new services. They also need to observe and evaluate how directors perform.

• Provide necessary capital. A primary responsibility is to finance the cooperative for the purpose of acquiring needed goods and services, not for financial returns. This is done initially through the purchase of stock or a membership. It is continued through patronage and/or use of the cooperative. One-time assessments or investments also may be necessary to finance special fixed assets or services. For a cooperative to be successful, it must have a volume of business. Normally, the greater the volume of business, the greater the efficiency obtainable, the more services available, and the higher the earnings (profit) are for members. Members' patronage finances the cooperative so the business can continue. The greater the patronage, the more likely the cooperative will be able to provide, expand, and improve its services. But if that is not the case, and the cooperative loses money, members have the same responsibility to share in those losses as they do in the earnings.

• Adopt legal papers. Members are responsible for understanding, adopting, and amending legal papers. They should read and understand the cooperative's articles of incorporation and bylaws to know how the business is to operate and what services it can provide. Before voting to approve bylaw amendments, they need to analyze them to determine how they will affect the business. Members must also become acquainted with the contents of legally continued on page 4 ISSUE MAY 2025

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