November 2019

FLASHES CURRENT LIGHT

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Count Your Freedom As a Blessing Pages 10-12

Attention Members!

WFEC offices will be closed Mon., Nov. 11 for Veterans Day & Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 28-29 for Thanksgiving If you experience an outage, call 844-688-2431 (844-OUTAGE1) to report it.

A Cut Above TREE SERVICE LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

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

BUS: (850) 415-1217 • CELL: (850) 573-1270 Deck Kits!

Bayou Classic Turkey Fryers New Hunting Supplies!

Attractants & Ammo

6x8 - $259 8x10 - $359 10x12 - $549 12x16 - $729

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Hybrid Barn Kits Available!

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in stock!

Treated Swings in Stock!

850-547-9354

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

405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL

*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*

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Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

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Community Calendar

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Local Classifieds

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Blue Line Insulation, LLC

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

WFEC Board of Trustees

Committed to Customer Service

Bill Currid, Owner 850-333-1957

bluelineinsulation@yahoo.com

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HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial

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

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

Over 21 Years Professional Experience # CBC1260614 • # CCC1330769 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service

BUSH

District 7 / Vice President

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

David

John

TATUM

ADAMS

District 1

District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

Panhandle Tractor • (850) 526-2257

©Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2019

*Class is based on these models: Polaris Ranger XP 900, John Deere XUV835M & Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXR. The handling comparison was performed on the FSAE SKIDPAD course in gravel conditions. ©Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2019, $0 Down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 48 months on purchases of new Kubota RTV-X Series equipment from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A.; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Example: 48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 12/31/19. For complete warranty, safety and product information see dealer of KubotaUSA.com.

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

Rent-All • We have everything you need!

Reps from McLean Engineering

Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc.

are doing a damage assessment

Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation

Dirt • Rock • Culverts

District 3

Save Big on Your Next Big Project.

MS 250 $29995

Ph: (850) 547-3658 Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured

Tracey R. Kent Realtor/Property Manager

David

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currently working around the

month. They’ll be taking photos, so someone on your property. Their trucks have WFEC Contractor decals on the side. Questions? Contact your district office.

BONDURANT

District 9

poles, wire & attachments & are

please don’t be alarmed if you see

WAS $34995 MSRP

Offer valid through 11/30/19 at participating dealers while supplies last.

Myron

reimbursements. They're inspecting

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

Southern Way Realty, Inc.

OWENS

HUDSON

help WFEC obtain FEMA

Campbellton & Westville areas this

18” bar+

Chain Saw

follow-up survey. This survey will

850-326-7463 (cell)

Jackie

POOSER

District 2

Sidekick.KubotaUSA.com

5003 Highway 90 • Marianna, Florida 32446

CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9 Tim

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

Best-in-Class acceleration and handling with cargo 40 mph • Gas Powered • 2 year/1,000 hour warranty

24 Hour Emergency Response ALFORD

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

Serving Northwest Florida!

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

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1716 McLeod Road • DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

5 Years Labor Warranty • Licensed & Insured

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$13995

“Powerful and Lightweight.”

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MS 170 Chain Saw

PANHANDLE TRACTOR ***

$17995 “It starts easily and runs great.”

- Dick44

5006 Highway 90 Marianna, FL 32446 850-526-2257

All prices DSRP at participating dealers while supplies last. The actual listed guide bar length may vary from the effective cutting length based on which powerhead it is installed on. Check out these reviews and others on the product pages at STIHLdealers.com. © 2019 STIHL

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Efficiency Tip: Trim your holiday energy costs by choosing efficient LED lights. LED holiday lights use less energy & can last up to 40 seasons. They’re easier to install & you can connect up to 25 LED strings without overloading a wall socket!

ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

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

North Bonifay

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Four-horse trailer; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; blankets, bridles, halters; hay dolly; five peanut wagons; three-point hay spear; 592-2494 or 209-8532.

2014 Can Am Spyder RTS trike, excellent condition, $9,000; 1965 Honda Dream motorbike $1,200; Trek tandem bicycle, excellent condition, $475; 239-537-5975.

Hunting items, tree stand; climbing tree stand; Robinette blind in bag, like new; $250 OBO for all; 638-4479.

2000 Honda Rancher 350 2WD ATV, one owner, factory stock, garage kept, excellent condition, $2,500;596-0073.

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

20+– acre parcels near Bascom; $2,500/acre; 693-6610, Clay Patrick.

Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

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

2009 Harley Davidson FatBob, black denim, very low miles, asking $7,000, will consider reasonable offer; 638-6936, texts please.

Vehicles 2008 Toyota Avalon Limited, excellent condition, meticulously maintained with all service records, $6,900; 447-0894.

2009 Toyota Sienna, great engine, transmission & tires, well-maintained, $3,000; 718-6048.

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

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Small to medium sized barn in any condition, will dismantle on your property & reassemble it on my property, will leave your property clean & remove any debris from dismantling the barn; 247-7148, Robert.

Someone to help with electrical, plumbing & who is an all-around handyman; to help senior citizen in Ponce De Leon; 419-9402.

Female Yorkie puppy; 557-4159, call or text.

License plates from any state, mainly FL, prior to 1980; old motorcycles or parts prior to 1969; 557-7030, Greg.

WANTED HCHS band boosters are looking for band instruments, to donate call; 334-268-8252, ask for Mr. Dobos.

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.

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

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WFEC Mobile App Offers Convenience On-the-Go

2016 Buick Enclave, local one FREE owner, Tricoat White, lots of safety features, record of services, clean car Washing machine & dish washer; fax, mid 40s on miles; 526-0342.

956-2221.

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

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Gas, oil, automotive, soda or any other related signs; gas pumps; vintage toys, collectibles or related items; 209-2012.

Stump Grinding

Call Mike

(850) 596-8767 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

n the go this fall? Busy with your child's football or basketball games, band or other extra curricular activities? Worried you'll forget to pay an important bill during all the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season? West Florida Electric Cooperative has a great solution to help you with that - our mobile app for IOS or Android devices. 101873002 View your bill, sign up for alerts and reminders, view your payment history, pay your bill and more with our convenient and easy to use app.

Here are some quick facts about our mobile app.

Is it secure? Yes! All critical information is encrypted in every transaction run through the apps and no personal information is stored on your mobile device. However, mobile devices do offer you the ability to store your login information for apps installed on the device. If you choose to store your login information, any person who has access to your mobile device can access your account.

What features does the mobile app have? Both mobile apps give you the ability to view your accounts, view your bills, make secure payments directly from your mobile device, view your payment history, modify or maintain your subscriptions for alerts and reminders, and contact us. Once you’ve installed a mobile app on your phone, you’ll also have the ability to receive push notifications.

How do I get the mobile app for my phone or other mobile device?

Simply look for West Florida Electric Cooperative in the App Store or in the Android Market. You can also download it for IOS devices or Android devices.

Do I have to buy the mobile app? No. WFEC's mobile app is completely free to download and install.

We hope that you will give our mobile app a try. Once you do, we think you will love the ease and convenience it offers for making payments and staying updated about your account.

PEAK

Recreational Vehicles

THE

BEAT

Multiple Listings

Beat the Peak WINTER

SUMMER

ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

Energy “peaks” occur when everyone uses electricity at the same time, like on cold winter mornings and hot summer afternoons. During those times, limit your energy use to help keep rates low.

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

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“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

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

547-3696 #RM0048955

Together We Can Stay Safe

Digging too close to a pad-mounted transformer like the one above can damage underground cables, leading to electrical shock or interruptions in service. Use caution when landscaping. Call 811 before you dig and stay safe.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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CLASSIFIEDS

Winter hunting outfit, 10X Manufacturing, large, blaze orange, $100; 703-9134, leave message.

17 kW Generac generator, Guardian series, runs everything but stove, A/C; propane tank, $3,200 for both; 557-2488.

Animals/Livestock

Electronics

16” western saddle, like new; 557-9700.

Red bi/tri Australian Shepherd puppies, standard size, 3 female, 1 male, tails docked, wormed & first shots, parents on site, full breeding rights, $400; 451-6427 or 812-664-6226.

Sharp Aquos TV, 55”, in like new condition w/original remote; 226-3422, evenings, ask for Juan.

Nine sets of blades for two-blade Rigid planer, $10; 575-4531.

Home/Farm

30” pre-fab wood burning fireplace, 12’ of flue pipe, black & iridescent tile, $200 OBO; 579-2011.

Brahma red & black bull, 10 months old, very easy going, $800; 658-6017.

Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 rolls; Crosley phonograph, like new, lots 258-0020. of 45 & 78 records, $50; 592-2685.

German Shorthair Pointer puppies; pheasants; quail & chucker; 693-5001, Archie Jones.

4’ aluminum flatbed, electric wench, electric over hydraulic brakes, triple wheels, 6,000 lb. axles (3), very nice; 624-9400, calls only.

FOR SALE 850-263-3267

5306 Brown ST

Graceville, FL 32440

peoplesgraceville.com

We Salute all of our Veterans. Thank you for your service!

YOUR LOCALLY OWNED, INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANK

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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 New & Emergency Patients Welcome

Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker 1410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290

Text WFEC to (800) 342-7400 to sign up. When you need to report an outage, text OUT to (800) 342-7400. Text STATUS for any updates, HELP for more info & STOP to unsubscribe.

Remember to update your account information to include your current cell phone number before storms hit our area! *Please note that your phone plan’s standard data charges will apply.*

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

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

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

Branching Out Tree Care Hazardous Tree Removal

Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming Demolition • Stump Removal Mulching & Underbrushing

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Jeremy Hill

#AB3552

850-326-0266

Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Collectibles Lenox Holiday china, holly pattern w/gold rim, never used, service for 9, 2 serving bowls, salt & pepper shakers, salt & pepper mill set, candy dish & cream & sugar set, will sell pieces or entire set, price depends on pieces; 638-1991.

Appliances Glass-top stove, $200; large sideby-side refrigerator w/ice maker, $500; 263-4329.

Hay, 4x4 rolls; 263-3145 or 768-6858.

Couch & chair, rust & brown plaid, good shape, wood accents on both, $50 OBO; 547-2176.

John Deere Z-Trac mower, new, used twice; Lincoln Pro-MI6 wire feed welder; 4’ Big Bee 3-point finish mower; 547-7493.

Hay, fertilized, barn stored, 4x4 rolls, $22.50/roll; 579-2732.

Coastal hay, highly palatable, fertilized & plastic wrapped; 593-5213 or 209-4475.

Miscellaneous

Ceramic white glazed 15” Christmas tree, multi-colored butterfly lights on 3 1/2” electric Clothing base, very popular again; like new, Dressy little black dress, sequins on $45; 263-9171. sleeves, size 8; formal gown, silver, size 10, can be altered for fit, $75 for Pet carriers, large, $40; small, $20, new condition; 352-4284. both; 326-8907.

ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

Pine straw, delivery available; 899-0527.

Multiple Listings Coastal hay, 5x5 rolls, covered, excellent quality; Buckmaster II rifle scope, 3-9x40; 592-4798.

Square annual peanut hay, 5x5 rolls; grass hay; walk-in cooler; walkin freezer, almost new; 263-3427.

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WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS CALL NOW (850) 387-2400 MV100767 any glass any vehicle Local Telephone Prefixes Alford 579 Altha 762 Bascom/Malone 569 Blountstown 674, 237 Bonifay 547 Caryville 548 Chipley 638, 415 Cottondale 352 Graceville 263

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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

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G l e n S c o t t Community Calendar

Stump Grinding Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

Land Clearing & Forestry Services Dozer and Excavation Work Heavy-Duty Brush Cutting Ponds • Road Building • Demolition Pine Tree Planting • Herbicide Spraying Fire Line Plowing • Burning • Root Raking Chopping • Bedding

Senior Singles Gathering Every 3rd Friday of the month; 2:00 p.m.

Sonny’s, Marianna For more information, contact Linda at 850-394-8228.

Free Food Giveaway Every 3rd Saturday of the month; 7:00 a.m.

Shepherd's Gate Church, 1915 Furgeson Road, Wausau (Hwy. 77) Join us for a free food distribution every third Saturday of the month.

Meals Under Pressure Cooking Class November 19, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Ave., Chipley Learn the basics of pressure cooking, including the InstantPot, to save time www.claycoforestry.com in the kitchen. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is clayslandclearing@gmail.com limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Clay O’Neal: Extension Office, 638-6265, or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 1108. UF is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact 638-6265 or 547-1108 (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771) at least five working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request.

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

Legume of Commercial Importance

Perennial Peanut is a high-quality persistent tropical forage legume that can be grazed or fed to horses, dairy and beef cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, and rabbits. It can be stored as dry hay or silage and is an ideal substitute for imported alfalfa.

Round 4x5 rolls also available Art Little

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

Church Bazaar/ Bake Sale and Homemade Brunswick Stew November 22; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

November 23; 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, Chipley Enjoy handmade gifts and crafts, homemade baked goods (cakes, pies, cookies and candies), delicious homemade Brunswick stew at this annual event. Do your holiday shopping with us and get your baked goods and homemade Brunswick stew to share with your family. For more info or advanced orders for Brunswick stew please call 638-0010. We hope to see you there!

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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CLF Free Ad Form Please Type or Print Neatly.

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

200-Amp Power Pole $299.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95

Dampier Screening The Pool Re-screening Specialists Licensed & Insured

Free Estimates

Delivery & Installation Available

Licensed Sales Representative

Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

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

850-234-7070 • 850-956-2110

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

Mobile Home Power Pole 100 amp $23695 200 amp $31995

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

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

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

Over 20 years experience

“We Work to please YOU”

(850) 307-4449

850-209-1381, TTY 711 Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract.

Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.

SPRJ27925A • Y0066_160721_094120 Accepted • 001DAB8B

Hill’s Tree Service

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

593-4455 Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

#CBC1256015 “In God We Trust”

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Questions to Ask a Solar Contractor

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor since 1996 Multi-Million Dollar Producer

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

I’m a REALTOR~I’m American Gold

SURVEYOR

OLEN BARFIELD

Roger Lonsway

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

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

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

John White Owner

As your Touchstone Energy cooperative, we want to be your source for energy and information.

Since solar power generation is rapidly becoming more widely available, we put together this information to help answer questions you might have. Contact us for more information about solar.

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

Questions about Installation at Your Home: 77394001 1. What size & type of system do you recommend for my site? Why? 2. Are there any steps I must take before installation - such as removing trees or replacing my roof?

3. What brand(s) of systems do you install? What advantages do these brands offer over other options? Are the systems manufactured in the U.S. or elsewhere?

4. What warranties do you & the manufacturer offer? Do you offer a warranty on installation?

If the manufacturer is not located in the U.S., are there any difficulties with warranty work?

How do I make a claim on defective or short-lived equipment?

5. What tax credits, rebates or other incentives will this installation qualify for? Who files the paperwork for any/all of these incentives?

6. How much of my energy usage will this system provide?

7. What will the payback period be?

8. Will I be able to monitor the output of my panels? What is the process for doing so?

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

638-7105

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

Excavator, Dozer & Dump Truck Service

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

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

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

Seniors!

Need Emergency Help with your Utility Bill?

Background Questions: 1. How long have you been in business?

2. Are you licensed to do business in my state?

3. How many PV systems have you installed? Can you provide a list of consumer references in my area? Can I talk with former customers and also see successful installations?

4. Who will do the installation at my site? Are they employees or subcontractors? If you involve subcontractors, do they work with a number of other employees, too? Have these subs worked on many of your installations?

5. What training have you and your installers had, and what, if any, certifications do you and your installers hold? Do you have an installer with a Master Electrician license, and is there an installer on your team licensed to install solar?

6. Does your company carry these types of insurance: general liability for at least $1 million, professional liability, workers compensation, other types?

7. Have you ever been involved in a legal dispute involving a solar installation?

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

The Emergency Home Energy Assistance For The Elderly Program (EHEAP) May Be Able to Help!

Funds are now available from the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. to provide emergency home energy assistance for elders. Households with persons 60 years of age or older with low incomes who are in immediate danger of losing their source of home heating or cooling may be considered for eligibility.

To apply for assistance, please contact the Florida Elder Helpline at

1-800-963-5337 Eligibility is household income based. Submission of application does not guarantee payment.

ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Are You a Co-op Voter?

While we look ahead to the 2020 Presidential election, 2019 is a great time to continue the dialogue with state and local candidates. s member-owned It’s a great time to start asking electric cooperatives, ALL candidates, “what will you voting is already do to ensure we continue to have in our DNA. It’s how we affordable, reliable electricity in our maintain an electric utility community?” It’s a great time to which is responsive to the confirm your voter registration is members it serves. Voting valid and encourage new voters to also plays a crucial part in get registered. 62817001 our representative democracy.

For information on how to Federal, state and local register and vote in our state, elections offer an opportunity visit the Co-ops Vote website: to exercise our civic www.vote.coop. You can also responsibility – to select find information about elected the best leaders for our officials and read more about issues communities. important to our community.

While not every year is Co-ops Vote is a non-partisan a big election year on the program developed by the National federal level, there are always Rural Electric Cooperative opportunities to vote in Derek Chadwell, Manager, External Affairs Association (NRECA), the national & Energy Services state and local elections – service organization that represents opportunities to ensure that the nation’s more than 900 private, elected officials in our communities understand the issues we face. not-for-profit, consumer-owned When we miss the chance to vote, we lose the opportunity to electric cooperatives. You will join communicate our concerns to our leaders about the with 42 million consumer-members issues that matter to us, where we work, live, across the nation, to ensure that and raise our families. electric co-ops are a powerful voice Affordable and reliable electricity, on national issues that have a loeconomic and community cal impact. development, and FEMA disaster I encourage you to register reimbursements are just a few of the to vote today. Here are the issues we all care about. These issues local Supervisor of Elections only become priorities if we continue offices info: to express our concerns to elected Calhoun County: officials. Registering to vote and showwww.votecalhoun.com ing up to the polls on Election Day (850) 674-8568 are the most effective ways to send this Holmes County: message. www.holmeselections.com When we go to the polls with the (850) 547-1107 cooperative principle of “Concern for Jackson County: Community” in mind, we instantly improve our political system. It’s a www.jacksoncountysoe.org system designed to produce a government “of the people, by the people and (850) 482-9652 for the people.”People like you and me.

Washington County: WFEC has joined America’s electric cooperatives in continuing the www.wcsoe.org Co-ops Vote campaign to help get out the vote and insert issues important (850) 638-6230 to co-ops and our communities into the public discussion. This effort will If you have questions, please visit ensure that our voices are heard loud and clear every day, and especially on www.vote.coop I hope to see you at the next Election Day. 80847001 the polls!

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9. How & when will you involve staff from my electric cooperative in the installation? Do you have experience interconnecting with utility grids?

10. Will permits be needed for this installation? Who obtains them & pays the fees?

Questions about Installation at Your Home: 11. When will you begin the installation?

How long will it take to complete?

12. What is your daily schedule?

13. Will you be on the job site daily? If not, how will we communicate if there are questions or problems that arise? How do I reach you after hours?

14. If my energy use changes, can I increase the number of solar panels later?

15. Is it possible the installation may cause my roof to leak? If so, does your company take responsibility for repairs?

Questions about the Bid/Contract: 1. Is this bid an estimate or fixed price?

What is the process you will follow if you find unexpected problems with this installation & want to charge extra to fix the problems?

2. Does the bid include the total cost of the project, including components, materials & labor?

3. Does the bid include a breakdown of each of the components (make, model number, size, kWh per year & price of each) so I can see what each portion will cost?

4. Does the bid include details about permits?

5. Does the bid include the time frame for beginning & ending the installation?

6. Does the bid include warranty information as well as how to place a claim?

7. Does the bid include expected operation & maintenance costs; projected monthly, annual & lifetime costs & savings; and projected energy production?

8. Does the bid include payment options, as well as financing details?

9. Does the bid include details about who will file paperwork for tax credits, rebates & other incentives?

10. What documentation will I receive when the project is done? (This may include lien releases & other contract-related paperwork, as well as warranties, operating manuals & more.)

Questions about Payment: 1. How much will the down payment be? When will it be due?

2. What is the payment schedule?

3. How long after the work is completed will the final payment be due?

4. Do you offer financing or have a relationship with a bank that offers financing?

ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

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Bush Well Drilling

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

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing

License Number: CMC1250499

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

Since 1969 • Licensed & Insured

Office:

850-263-8064

Finch’s Welding Supply

Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

DAVIDSON EQUIPMENT

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

RENTAL & TRACTORS 1764 Clayton Rd., Chipley FL (423) 313-0667

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

We Do the Job For You • Free Estimates

(850) 481-2960

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

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

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

(850) 638-0790

10% Off with this Ad

Fax: (850) 638-8069

Surveying/GIS/Utilities

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

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

Quinn Williams

850-373-7186 RF11067708

Davis

Located in Bonifay, FL Residential & Commercial Plumbing

and

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

Lawn Care Service & Tractor Work

Also Food Plot Installation

Tyler Poole, LLC

850.573.1599 Woolever Hydraulics, LLC

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

EMERGENCY PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

Septic

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

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

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406

(850) 762-9103

State Certified CFC1425994

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

southeasternsurveying.com

3225 Twin Ponds Road, Marianna, FL 32448

Cylinder & Component Repair

We can be safe.

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

(850) 209-2501

Art’s Home Services

Stump & Debris Removal Bulldozer & Excavator Work Tractor Services Including Bush Hogging, Discing & Spraying Heavy Forestry Mowing 30 Years Experience • Owned & Operated by Francis Hinson

TOGETHER

Stacey Alday

Josh Alday

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

(850) 638-2611

850-573-1229

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

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

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

• Cell:

Hinson Land Clearing

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Light Out?

tion Installa ! le Availab

850-676-4903 GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 658-2886

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

We need to know.

An outdoor light on your property can provide a sense of security & keep you from fumbling for your keys in the dark. However, these benefits can’t be realized if a light is inoperative.

If you’re aware of a malfunctioning light on our lines, let us know. Simply inform us of the location, and we’ll make sure it’s repaired.

Linemen often work beside a busy roadway, & that makes a dangerous job more hazardous. When approaching a utility vehicle, move over if safe to do so, creating an empty lane buffer. When changing lanes isn’t possible, reduce your speed. Let’s work together to follow the law, pay attention, slow down, move over & stay safe.

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

To Report an Inoperable or Malfunctioning Yard Light:

Call (800) 342-7400 or your local district office ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

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

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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ucker was deployed to the Quinn Yan area of Vietnam during most of his time there.

98686001 “I was in the Tet Offensive and it was a sobering time,” said Tucker. “We usually guarded POWs, did hospital security and then toward the end of my time there, we conducted highway patrols, so battle like that was a little bit different for us” he continued.

Tucker says the uncertainty and not knowing if he would come home was something that he thought about a lot during his time in the military. He also said he learned leadership and discipline during his time in the service, which have both served him well over the years.

After the war was over, Tucker decided to continue his career with the Army and was eventually stationed in Germany, Spain and Hawaii. He and his wife of 50 years, Jeanette, were also able to visit England and Paris among many more cities during their time abroad serving with the Army.

“If a young person is thinking about joining the military, I would strongly encourage them to do so,” said Tucker. The military will teach leadership, discipline, dedication and how to be steadfast,” he continued.

He also believes the military can open doors for young people and afford them opportunities they may not be able to experience without joining.

Tucker is now retired and lives in Graceville with his loving wife, Jeanette. They have 3 children and 3 grandchildren.

“Recognizing and honoring our veterans and military service personnel is and will continue to be a priority for me as the Executive Vice President & CEO of WFEC. Having served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, 11 years in the Air Force Special Operations and serving in Operation Enduring Freedom, I understand the sacrifices that have been and continue to be made for our freedom," said Ty Peel. Please join those of us at WFEC this month as we thank all of the veterans who made many sacrifices to protect our freedom," he continued.

Pecan Squares Ingredients: Crust: 2 sticks, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour Filling: 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 6 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 8 oz. pecan halves pinch of salt Directions: For the crust: Cream together unsalted butter & brown sugar, add salt & flour. Spread & press down into a 9x13x1 pan & up the sides. Chill 20 minutes, then prick & bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Mix & cook all filling ingredients for about one minute, then add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 8 oz. pecan halves & a pinch of salt. Put some nuts on top of crust mixture & pour filling onto crust. Bake 15-20 additional minutes at 350 degrees.

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

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

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

Friday nights: All sessions pay $250!

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

Wednesdays & Sundays: T-shirt night

Left: WFEC linemen had the honor of participating in a salute to our flag alongside linemen from Florida Public Utilities (FPU) at the Spirit of Jackson County event in late October.

FPU linemen are featured on the left side of the pole & WFEC linemen (from top to bottom) Josh Rabon, Dalton Pettis & Justin Stephens are on the right.

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Visit www.hwy77bingo.com for all early bird, daily, monthly & holiday specials.

ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Count Your Freedom As a Blessing

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s Thanksgiving approaches and we begin counting our blessings, and there are many, one in particular stands out - freedom. As we enter this season of thanks, another holiday that is observed this month is often overlooked.

“The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives

Milton Mooneyham at his home in Dellwood holding his American Theatre Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal & 12th Engineering Combat Battalion Medal

to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment,” said Judd Gregg, 76th Governor of New Hampshire and a former U.S. Senator.

As Veterans Day is celebrated this month, WFEC would like to thank all of the veterans who so faithfully served our country and made the freedom we enjoy on a daily basis possible.

One such individual is Milton Mooneyham of Dellwood, a 98 year old World War II veteran. He was drafted into the Army before he even graduated from Greenwood School in 1941. The military allowed him to graduate and complete his classes before he reported to basic training.

In fact, Mooneyham’s older and younger brothers, Emmett and Lester, were both also drafted, but only Milton saw combat.

Mooneyham was in the 8th Infantry (Pathfinder) Division, which left New York Harbor on December 5, 1943 heading to Belfast, Ireland to wait for the D-Day invasion. His unit’s landing took place on July 4, 1944 on Omaha Beach. The 8th Division entered combat just three days later on July 7 to help capture the French city of Rennes in August and Brest in September. They then joined the heavy fighting in the Hurtgen Forest in November. By the time WWII ended, Private Mooneyham had endured four major battle campaigns in the European Theater Operations: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. Units in his division had taken prisoners of war and sustained many battle casualties. On three CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

separate occasions during the war, his weapon was damaged by gunfire or shrapnel.

“We were in France and there were hedge rows instead of fences.

We had dug into the side of the hedge row and got in there for cover. We had our guns standing up so we could get to them when we needed them and one of the pieces of shrapnel cut my gun in two,” said Mooneyham.

That shrapnel was deflected by his rifle and passed through his cartridge belt, burning his hip – the only injury he received in battle. He said he kept the piece of shrapnel for many years until one of his buddies asked him why he would keep something that could have taken his life. On another occasion, Mooneyham and his fellow soldiers had a close encounter with German troops. 97643005 Willie E. (Jack) Tucker at his home in Graceville. Tucker served in the Army for 23 years His unit also helped free the & is a veteran of the Vietnam War Wobbelin Concentration Camp just currently serving in the Army in days before the European Campaign ended, which had about 5,000 Afghanistan. prisoners. The SS had established Wobbelin to house concentration camp Along with many others, another prisoners evacuated from other camps to prevent their liberation by the local veteran who deserves our Allies. Living conditions were deplorable and most of the prisoners were gratitude for his service is Willie E. starving.

(Jack) Tucker of Graceville. He grew “When you see a human being who is starved to death, you can look up in Campbellton and graduated and see his eyes, it’s hard to realize someone would throw them in a field from St. Paul School in 1965. He just like these fields around here and their body would be like that. It was was drafted into the Army in 1966 one of the worst things I ever saw in my life,” said Mooneyham. and served our country for a total When the European Campaign ended, Monneyham was allowed to come home for a brief visit, knowing he was scheduled to go to the Pacific of 23 years, retiring as a Master Theater. However, President Truman made the decision to drop the atomic Sergeant.

During his time in the Army, bombs on Japan the day before he was set to leave and Japan surrendered.

Tucker was an MP and also served “I was listening to the news on the radio because there wasn’t a TV or in the Chemical Corps, training anything like that and they said that Japan had surrendered and I knew I and ensuring all troops had the wouldn’t have to go,” said Mooneyham. And, he was right, he didn’t have necessary equipment they needed to go to the Pacific and was soon allowed to leave the Army, receiving an protect them against chemical warhonorable discharge in October of 1945. fare. Tucker also served during the Mooneyham lives in the house he built for his late wife, Louise, in Vietnam War, the longest in U.S. Dellwood. They were married nearly 66 years and had two children, history until the Afghanistan War. Miriam Mooneyham & Hilda de Sercey, 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. His son Miriam was continued on page 12 in the Army and served in Desert Storm and his great-grandson, Jeff is ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

Count Your Freedom As a Blessing

A

s Thanksgiving approaches and we begin counting our blessings, and there are many, one in particular stands out - freedom. As we enter this season of thanks, another holiday that is observed this month is often overlooked.

“The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives

Milton Mooneyham at his home in Dellwood holding his American Theatre Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal & 12th Engineering Combat Battalion Medal

to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment,” said Judd Gregg, 76th Governor of New Hampshire and a former U.S. Senator.

As Veterans Day is celebrated this month, WFEC would like to thank all of the veterans who so faithfully served our country and made the freedom we enjoy on a daily basis possible.

One such individual is Milton Mooneyham of Dellwood, a 98 year old World War II veteran. He was drafted into the Army before he even graduated from Greenwood School in 1941. The military allowed him to graduate and complete his classes before he reported to basic training.

In fact, Mooneyham’s older and younger brothers, Emmett and Lester, were both also drafted, but only Milton saw combat.

Mooneyham was in the 8th Infantry (Pathfinder) Division, which left New York Harbor on December 5, 1943 heading to Belfast, Ireland to wait for the D-Day invasion. His unit’s landing took place on July 4, 1944 on Omaha Beach. The 8th Division entered combat just three days later on July 7 to help capture the French city of Rennes in August and Brest in September. They then joined the heavy fighting in the Hurtgen Forest in November. By the time WWII ended, Private Mooneyham had endured four major battle campaigns in the European Theater Operations: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. Units in his division had taken prisoners of war and sustained many battle casualties. On three CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

separate occasions during the war, his weapon was damaged by gunfire or shrapnel.

“We were in France and there were hedge rows instead of fences.

We had dug into the side of the hedge row and got in there for cover. We had our guns standing up so we could get to them when we needed them and one of the pieces of shrapnel cut my gun in two,” said Mooneyham.

That shrapnel was deflected by his rifle and passed through his cartridge belt, burning his hip – the only injury he received in battle. He said he kept the piece of shrapnel for many years until one of his buddies asked him why he would keep something that could have taken his life. On another occasion, Mooneyham and his fellow soldiers had a close encounter with German troops. 97643005 Willie E. (Jack) Tucker at his home in Graceville. Tucker served in the Army for 23 years His unit also helped free the & is a veteran of the Vietnam War Wobbelin Concentration Camp just currently serving in the Army in days before the European Campaign ended, which had about 5,000 Afghanistan. prisoners. The SS had established Wobbelin to house concentration camp Along with many others, another prisoners evacuated from other camps to prevent their liberation by the local veteran who deserves our Allies. Living conditions were deplorable and most of the prisoners were gratitude for his service is Willie E. starving.

(Jack) Tucker of Graceville. He grew “When you see a human being who is starved to death, you can look up in Campbellton and graduated and see his eyes, it’s hard to realize someone would throw them in a field from St. Paul School in 1965. He just like these fields around here and their body would be like that. It was was drafted into the Army in 1966 one of the worst things I ever saw in my life,” said Mooneyham. and served our country for a total When the European Campaign ended, Monneyham was allowed to come home for a brief visit, knowing he was scheduled to go to the Pacific of 23 years, retiring as a Master Theater. However, President Truman made the decision to drop the atomic Sergeant.

During his time in the Army, bombs on Japan the day before he was set to leave and Japan surrendered.

Tucker was an MP and also served “I was listening to the news on the radio because there wasn’t a TV or in the Chemical Corps, training anything like that and they said that Japan had surrendered and I knew I and ensuring all troops had the wouldn’t have to go,” said Mooneyham. And, he was right, he didn’t have necessary equipment they needed to go to the Pacific and was soon allowed to leave the Army, receiving an protect them against chemical warhonorable discharge in October of 1945. fare. Tucker also served during the Mooneyham lives in the house he built for his late wife, Louise, in Vietnam War, the longest in U.S. Dellwood. They were married nearly 66 years and had two children, history until the Afghanistan War. Miriam Mooneyham & Hilda de Sercey, 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. His son Miriam was continued on page 12 in the Army and served in Desert Storm and his great-grandson, Jeff is ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

Tucker was deployed to the Quinn Yan area of Vietnam during most of his time there. 98686001 “I was in the Tet Offensive and it was a sobering time,” said Tucker. “We usually guarded POWs, did hospital security and then toward the end of my time there, we conducted highway patrols, so battle like that was a little bit different for us” he continued.

Tucker says the uncertainty and not knowing if he would come home was something that he thought about a lot during his time in the military. He also said he learned leadership and discipline during his time in the service, which have both served him well over the years.

After the war was over, Tucker decided to continue his career with the Army and was eventually stationed in Germany, Spain and Hawaii. He and his wife of 50 years, Jeanette, were also able to visit England and Paris among many more cities during their time abroad serving with the Army.

“If a young person is thinking about joining the military, I would strongly encourage them to do so,” said Tucker. The military will teach leadership, discipline, dedication and how to be steadfast,” he continued.

He also believes the military can open doors for young people and afford them opportunities they may not be able to experience without joining.

Tucker is now retired and lives in Graceville with his loving wife, Jeanette. They have 3 children and 3 grandchildren.

“Recognizing and honoring our veterans and military service personnel is and will continue to be a priority for me as the Executive Vice President & CEO of WFEC. Having served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, 11 years in the Air Force Special Operations and serving in Operation Enduring Freedom, I understand the sacrifices that have been and continue to be made for our freedom," said Ty Peel. Please join those of us at WFEC this month as we thank all of the veterans who made many sacrifices to protect our freedom," he continued.

Pecan Squares Ingredients: Crust: 2 sticks, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour Filling: 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 6 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 8 oz. pecan halves pinch of salt Directions: For the crust: Cream together unsalted butter & brown sugar, add salt & flour. Spread & press down into a 9x13x1 pan & up the sides. Chill 20 minutes, then prick & bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Mix & cook all filling ingredients for about one minute, then add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 8 oz. pecan halves & a pinch of salt. Put some nuts on top of crust mixture & pour filling onto crust. Bake 15-20 additional minutes at 350 degrees.

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

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

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

Friday nights: All sessions pay $250!

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

Wednesdays & Sundays: T-shirt night

Left: WFEC linemen had the honor of participating in a salute to our flag alongside linemen from Florida Public Utilities (FPU) at the Spirit of Jackson County event in late October.

FPU linemen are featured on the left side of the pole & WFEC linemen (from top to bottom) Josh Rabon, Dalton Pettis & Justin Stephens are on the right.

PAGE 12

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Visit www.hwy77bingo.com for all early bird, daily, monthly & holiday specials.

ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 9

Bush Well Drilling

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

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing

License Number: CMC1250499

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

Since 1969 • Licensed & Insured

Office:

850-263-8064

Finch’s Welding Supply

Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

DAVIDSON EQUIPMENT

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

RENTAL & TRACTORS 1764 Clayton Rd., Chipley FL (423) 313-0667

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

We Do the Job For You • Free Estimates

(850) 481-2960

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

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

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

(850) 638-0790

10% Off with this Ad

Fax: (850) 638-8069

Surveying/GIS/Utilities

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

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

Quinn Williams

850-373-7186 RF11067708

Davis

Located in Bonifay, FL Residential & Commercial Plumbing

and

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

Lawn Care Service & Tractor Work

Also Food Plot Installation

Tyler Poole, LLC

850.573.1599 Woolever Hydraulics, LLC

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

EMERGENCY PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

Septic

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

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

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406

(850) 762-9103

State Certified CFC1425994

PAGE 8

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

southeasternsurveying.com

3225 Twin Ponds Road, Marianna, FL 32448

Cylinder & Component Repair

We can be safe.

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

(850) 209-2501

Art’s Home Services

Stump & Debris Removal Bulldozer & Excavator Work Tractor Services Including Bush Hogging, Discing & Spraying Heavy Forestry Mowing 30 Years Experience • Owned & Operated by Francis Hinson

TOGETHER

Stacey Alday

Josh Alday

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

(850) 638-2611

850-573-1229

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

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

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

• Cell:

Hinson Land Clearing

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Light Out?

tion Installa ! le Availab

850-676-4903 GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 658-2886

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

We need to know.

An outdoor light on your property can provide a sense of security & keep you from fumbling for your keys in the dark. However, these benefits can’t be realized if a light is inoperative.

If you’re aware of a malfunctioning light on our lines, let us know. Simply inform us of the location, and we’ll make sure it’s repaired.

Linemen often work beside a busy roadway, & that makes a dangerous job more hazardous. When approaching a utility vehicle, move over if safe to do so, creating an empty lane buffer. When changing lanes isn’t possible, reduce your speed. Let’s work together to follow the law, pay attention, slow down, move over & stay safe.

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

To Report an Inoperable or Malfunctioning Yard Light:

Call (800) 342-7400 or your local district office ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

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

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Are You a Co-op Voter?

While we look ahead to the 2020 Presidential election, 2019 is a great time to continue the dialogue with state and local candidates. s member-owned It’s a great time to start asking electric cooperatives, ALL candidates, “what will you voting is already do to ensure we continue to have in our DNA. It’s how we affordable, reliable electricity in our maintain an electric utility community?” It’s a great time to which is responsive to the confirm your voter registration is members it serves. Voting valid and encourage new voters to also plays a crucial part in get registered. 62817001 our representative democracy.

For information on how to Federal, state and local register and vote in our state, elections offer an opportunity visit the Co-ops Vote website: to exercise our civic www.vote.coop. You can also responsibility – to select find information about elected the best leaders for our officials and read more about issues communities. important to our community.

While not every year is Co-ops Vote is a non-partisan a big election year on the program developed by the National federal level, there are always Rural Electric Cooperative opportunities to vote in Derek Chadwell, Manager, External Affairs Association (NRECA), the national & Energy Services state and local elections – service organization that represents opportunities to ensure that the nation’s more than 900 private, elected officials in our communities understand the issues we face. not-for-profit, consumer-owned When we miss the chance to vote, we lose the opportunity to electric cooperatives. You will join communicate our concerns to our leaders about the with 42 million consumer-members issues that matter to us, where we work, live, across the nation, to ensure that and raise our families. electric co-ops are a powerful voice Affordable and reliable electricity, on national issues that have a loeconomic and community cal impact. development, and FEMA disaster I encourage you to register reimbursements are just a few of the to vote today. Here are the issues we all care about. These issues local Supervisor of Elections only become priorities if we continue offices info: to express our concerns to elected Calhoun County: officials. Registering to vote and showwww.votecalhoun.com ing up to the polls on Election Day (850) 674-8568 are the most effective ways to send this Holmes County: message. www.holmeselections.com When we go to the polls with the (850) 547-1107 cooperative principle of “Concern for Jackson County: Community” in mind, we instantly improve our political system. It’s a www.jacksoncountysoe.org system designed to produce a government “of the people, by the people and (850) 482-9652 for the people.”People like you and me.

Washington County: WFEC has joined America’s electric cooperatives in continuing the www.wcsoe.org Co-ops Vote campaign to help get out the vote and insert issues important (850) 638-6230 to co-ops and our communities into the public discussion. This effort will If you have questions, please visit ensure that our voices are heard loud and clear every day, and especially on www.vote.coop I hope to see you at the next Election Day. 80847001 the polls!

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9. How & when will you involve staff from my electric cooperative in the installation? Do you have experience interconnecting with utility grids?

10. Will permits be needed for this installation? Who obtains them & pays the fees?

Questions about Installation at Your Home: 11. When will you begin the installation?

How long will it take to complete?

12. What is your daily schedule?

13. Will you be on the job site daily? If not, how will we communicate if there are questions or problems that arise? How do I reach you after hours?

14. If my energy use changes, can I increase the number of solar panels later?

15. Is it possible the installation may cause my roof to leak? If so, does your company take responsibility for repairs?

Questions about the Bid/Contract: 1. Is this bid an estimate or fixed price?

What is the process you will follow if you find unexpected problems with this installation & want to charge extra to fix the problems?

2. Does the bid include the total cost of the project, including components, materials & labor?

3. Does the bid include a breakdown of each of the components (make, model number, size, kWh per year & price of each) so I can see what each portion will cost?

4. Does the bid include details about permits?

5. Does the bid include the time frame for beginning & ending the installation?

6. Does the bid include warranty information as well as how to place a claim?

7. Does the bid include expected operation & maintenance costs; projected monthly, annual & lifetime costs & savings; and projected energy production?

8. Does the bid include payment options, as well as financing details?

9. Does the bid include details about who will file paperwork for tax credits, rebates & other incentives?

10. What documentation will I receive when the project is done? (This may include lien releases & other contract-related paperwork, as well as warranties, operating manuals & more.)

Questions about Payment: 1. How much will the down payment be? When will it be due?

2. What is the payment schedule?

3. How long after the work is completed will the final payment be due?

4. Do you offer financing or have a relationship with a bank that offers financing?

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Questions to Ask a Solar Contractor

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor since 1996 Multi-Million Dollar Producer

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

I’m a REALTOR~I’m American Gold

SURVEYOR

OLEN BARFIELD

Roger Lonsway

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

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

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

John White Owner

As your Touchstone Energy cooperative, we want to be your source for energy and information.

Since solar power generation is rapidly becoming more widely available, we put together this information to help answer questions you might have. Contact us for more information about solar.

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

Questions about Installation at Your Home: 77394001 1. What size & type of system do you recommend for my site? Why? 2. Are there any steps I must take before installation - such as removing trees or replacing my roof?

3. What brand(s) of systems do you install? What advantages do these brands offer over other options? Are the systems manufactured in the U.S. or elsewhere?

4. What warranties do you & the manufacturer offer? Do you offer a warranty on installation?

If the manufacturer is not located in the U.S., are there any difficulties with warranty work?

How do I make a claim on defective or short-lived equipment?

5. What tax credits, rebates or other incentives will this installation qualify for? Who files the paperwork for any/all of these incentives?

6. How much of my energy usage will this system provide?

7. What will the payback period be?

8. Will I be able to monitor the output of my panels? What is the process for doing so?

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638-7105

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

Excavator, Dozer & Dump Truck Service

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

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

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

Seniors!

Need Emergency Help with your Utility Bill?

Background Questions: 1. How long have you been in business?

2. Are you licensed to do business in my state?

3. How many PV systems have you installed? Can you provide a list of consumer references in my area? Can I talk with former customers and also see successful installations?

4. Who will do the installation at my site? Are they employees or subcontractors? If you involve subcontractors, do they work with a number of other employees, too? Have these subs worked on many of your installations?

5. What training have you and your installers had, and what, if any, certifications do you and your installers hold? Do you have an installer with a Master Electrician license, and is there an installer on your team licensed to install solar?

6. Does your company carry these types of insurance: general liability for at least $1 million, professional liability, workers compensation, other types?

7. Have you ever been involved in a legal dispute involving a solar installation?

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

The Emergency Home Energy Assistance For The Elderly Program (EHEAP) May Be Able to Help!

Funds are now available from the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. to provide emergency home energy assistance for elders. Households with persons 60 years of age or older with low incomes who are in immediate danger of losing their source of home heating or cooling may be considered for eligibility.

To apply for assistance, please contact the Florida Elder Helpline at

1-800-963-5337 Eligibility is household income based. Submission of application does not guarantee payment.

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G l e n S c o t t Community Calendar

Stump Grinding Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

Land Clearing & Forestry Services Dozer and Excavation Work Heavy-Duty Brush Cutting Ponds • Road Building • Demolition Pine Tree Planting • Herbicide Spraying Fire Line Plowing • Burning • Root Raking Chopping • Bedding

Senior Singles Gathering Every 3rd Friday of the month; 2:00 p.m.

Sonny’s, Marianna For more information, contact Linda at 850-394-8228.

Free Food Giveaway Every 3rd Saturday of the month; 7:00 a.m.

Shepherd's Gate Church, 1915 Furgeson Road, Wausau (Hwy. 77) Join us for a free food distribution every third Saturday of the month.

Meals Under Pressure Cooking Class November 19, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Ave., Chipley Learn the basics of pressure cooking, including the InstantPot, to save time www.claycoforestry.com in the kitchen. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is clayslandclearing@gmail.com limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Clay O’Neal: Extension Office, 638-6265, or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 1108. UF is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact 638-6265 or 547-1108 (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771) at least five working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request.

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

Legume of Commercial Importance

Perennial Peanut is a high-quality persistent tropical forage legume that can be grazed or fed to horses, dairy and beef cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, and rabbits. It can be stored as dry hay or silage and is an ideal substitute for imported alfalfa.

Round 4x5 rolls also available Art Little

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

Church Bazaar/ Bake Sale and Homemade Brunswick Stew November 22; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

November 23; 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, Chipley Enjoy handmade gifts and crafts, homemade baked goods (cakes, pies, cookies and candies), delicious homemade Brunswick stew at this annual event. Do your holiday shopping with us and get your baked goods and homemade Brunswick stew to share with your family. For more info or advanced orders for Brunswick stew please call 638-0010. We hope to see you there!

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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Free Estimates

Delivery & Installation Available

Licensed Sales Representative

Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

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

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

Mobile Home Power Pole 100 amp $23695 200 amp $31995

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

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

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Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

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

Over 20 years experience

“We Work to please YOU”

(850) 307-4449

850-209-1381, TTY 711 Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract.

Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.

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

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Winter hunting outfit, 10X Manufacturing, large, blaze orange, $100; 703-9134, leave message.

17 kW Generac generator, Guardian series, runs everything but stove, A/C; propane tank, $3,200 for both; 557-2488.

Animals/Livestock

Electronics

16” western saddle, like new; 557-9700.

Red bi/tri Australian Shepherd puppies, standard size, 3 female, 1 male, tails docked, wormed & first shots, parents on site, full breeding rights, $400; 451-6427 or 812-664-6226.

Sharp Aquos TV, 55”, in like new condition w/original remote; 226-3422, evenings, ask for Juan.

Nine sets of blades for two-blade Rigid planer, $10; 575-4531.

Home/Farm

30” pre-fab wood burning fireplace, 12’ of flue pipe, black & iridescent tile, $200 OBO; 579-2011.

Brahma red & black bull, 10 months old, very easy going, $800; 658-6017.

Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 rolls; Crosley phonograph, like new, lots 258-0020. of 45 & 78 records, $50; 592-2685.

German Shorthair Pointer puppies; pheasants; quail & chucker; 693-5001, Archie Jones.

4’ aluminum flatbed, electric wench, electric over hydraulic brakes, triple wheels, 6,000 lb. axles (3), very nice; 624-9400, calls only.

FOR SALE 850-263-3267

5306 Brown ST

Graceville, FL 32440

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YOUR LOCALLY OWNED, INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANK

We’re Banking On Service!

Power Out? Text Us!

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 New & Emergency Patients Welcome

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Text WFEC to (800) 342-7400 to sign up. When you need to report an outage, text OUT to (800) 342-7400. Text STATUS for any updates, HELP for more info & STOP to unsubscribe.

Remember to update your account information to include your current cell phone number before storms hit our area! *Please note that your phone plan’s standard data charges will apply.*

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

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

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

Branching Out Tree Care Hazardous Tree Removal

Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming Demolition • Stump Removal Mulching & Underbrushing

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Jeremy Hill

#AB3552

850-326-0266

Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161

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Collectibles Lenox Holiday china, holly pattern w/gold rim, never used, service for 9, 2 serving bowls, salt & pepper shakers, salt & pepper mill set, candy dish & cream & sugar set, will sell pieces or entire set, price depends on pieces; 638-1991.

Appliances Glass-top stove, $200; large sideby-side refrigerator w/ice maker, $500; 263-4329.

Hay, 4x4 rolls; 263-3145 or 768-6858.

Couch & chair, rust & brown plaid, good shape, wood accents on both, $50 OBO; 547-2176.

John Deere Z-Trac mower, new, used twice; Lincoln Pro-MI6 wire feed welder; 4’ Big Bee 3-point finish mower; 547-7493.

Hay, fertilized, barn stored, 4x4 rolls, $22.50/roll; 579-2732.

Coastal hay, highly palatable, fertilized & plastic wrapped; 593-5213 or 209-4475.

Miscellaneous

Ceramic white glazed 15” Christmas tree, multi-colored butterfly lights on 3 1/2” electric Clothing base, very popular again; like new, Dressy little black dress, sequins on $45; 263-9171. sleeves, size 8; formal gown, silver, size 10, can be altered for fit, $75 for Pet carriers, large, $40; small, $20, new condition; 352-4284. both; 326-8907.

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Pine straw, delivery available; 899-0527.

Multiple Listings Coastal hay, 5x5 rolls, covered, excellent quality; Buckmaster II rifle scope, 3-9x40; 592-4798.

Square annual peanut hay, 5x5 rolls; grass hay; walk-in cooler; walkin freezer, almost new; 263-3427.

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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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Four-horse trailer; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; blankets, bridles, halters; hay dolly; five peanut wagons; three-point hay spear; 592-2494 or 209-8532.

2014 Can Am Spyder RTS trike, excellent condition, $9,000; 1965 Honda Dream motorbike $1,200; Trek tandem bicycle, excellent condition, $475; 239-537-5975.

Hunting items, tree stand; climbing tree stand; Robinette blind in bag, like new; $250 OBO for all; 638-4479.

2000 Honda Rancher 350 2WD ATV, one owner, factory stock, garage kept, excellent condition, $2,500;596-0073.

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

20+– acre parcels near Bascom; $2,500/acre; 693-6610, Clay Patrick.

Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

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

2009 Harley Davidson FatBob, black denim, very low miles, asking $7,000, will consider reasonable offer; 638-6936, texts please.

Vehicles 2008 Toyota Avalon Limited, excellent condition, meticulously maintained with all service records, $6,900; 447-0894.

2009 Toyota Sienna, great engine, transmission & tires, well-maintained, $3,000; 718-6048.

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

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Small to medium sized barn in any condition, will dismantle on your property & reassemble it on my property, will leave your property clean & remove any debris from dismantling the barn; 247-7148, Robert.

Someone to help with electrical, plumbing & who is an all-around handyman; to help senior citizen in Ponce De Leon; 419-9402.

Female Yorkie puppy; 557-4159, call or text.

License plates from any state, mainly FL, prior to 1980; old motorcycles or parts prior to 1969; 557-7030, Greg.

WANTED HCHS band boosters are looking for band instruments, to donate call; 334-268-8252, ask for Mr. Dobos.

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.

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

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2016 Buick Enclave, local one FREE owner, Tricoat White, lots of safety features, record of services, clean car Washing machine & dish washer; fax, mid 40s on miles; 526-0342.

956-2221.

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

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Gas, oil, automotive, soda or any other related signs; gas pumps; vintage toys, collectibles or related items; 209-2012.

Stump Grinding

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n the go this fall? Busy with your child's football or basketball games, band or other extra curricular activities? Worried you'll forget to pay an important bill during all the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season? West Florida Electric Cooperative has a great solution to help you with that - our mobile app for IOS or Android devices. 101873002 View your bill, sign up for alerts and reminders, view your payment history, pay your bill and more with our convenient and easy to use app.

Here are some quick facts about our mobile app.

Is it secure? Yes! All critical information is encrypted in every transaction run through the apps and no personal information is stored on your mobile device. However, mobile devices do offer you the ability to store your login information for apps installed on the device. If you choose to store your login information, any person who has access to your mobile device can access your account.

What features does the mobile app have? Both mobile apps give you the ability to view your accounts, view your bills, make secure payments directly from your mobile device, view your payment history, modify or maintain your subscriptions for alerts and reminders, and contact us. Once you’ve installed a mobile app on your phone, you’ll also have the ability to receive push notifications.

How do I get the mobile app for my phone or other mobile device?

Simply look for West Florida Electric Cooperative in the App Store or in the Android Market. You can also download it for IOS devices or Android devices.

Do I have to buy the mobile app? No. WFEC's mobile app is completely free to download and install.

We hope that you will give our mobile app a try. Once you do, we think you will love the ease and convenience it offers for making payments and staying updated about your account.

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Energy “peaks” occur when everyone uses electricity at the same time, like on cold winter mornings and hot summer afternoons. During those times, limit your energy use to help keep rates low.

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Digging too close to a pad-mounted transformer like the one above can damage underground cables, leading to electrical shock or interruptions in service. Use caution when landscaping. Call 811 before you dig and stay safe.

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

WFEC Board of Trustees

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

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Reps from McLean Engineering

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month. They’ll be taking photos, so someone on your property. Their trucks have WFEC Contractor decals on the side. Questions? Contact your district office.

BONDURANT

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please don’t be alarmed if you see

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ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

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

North Bonifay

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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WFEC offices will be closed Mon., Nov. 11 for Veterans Day & Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 28-29 for Thanksgiving If you experience an outage, call 844-688-2431 (844-OUTAGE1) to report it.

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