October 2018

CURRENT LIGHT

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

ENERGY-EFFICIENT LED Lighting

Light your home using the same amount of light for less money Pages 10-11

A Cut Above M&M Welding Supply 2311 Boswell Road • Bonifay, FL 32425 Office: (850) 547-3292 Cell: (850) 373-6171

Cylinder rental - all types

Gases:

Oxygen Helium Acetylene Argon CO2 75/25 Nitrogen

TREE SERVICE

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

Safety equipment Helmets Torch Tips Rods Gloves Wire Jackets

Pole Barn Kits Available!

Deck Kits!

Pool Supplies in Stock!

C&C CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING

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

FREE Pool Water Testing Water Softener Pellets - $6.99 Pool Salt - $6.99 Pool Chemicals & Chlorine

www.panhandlesalvage.com

850-547-1001

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

FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

Supplies:

Welding Services Available

690 E. Hwy. 90 Bonifay, FL 32425

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

Locally Owned & Operated

6x8 - $299 • 8x10 - $419 • 10x10 - $639 • 12x14 - $849 Many more sizes to choose from!

Rain Bird Irrigation Supplies Bee Keeping Supplies Now Available!

Red Mulch River Rock Pea Pebbles Landscaping Timbers

Treated Swings in Stock!

Heat Pump Rebates for Manufactured ...pg. 3 Homes Cooperatives See the Future

Railroad Ties $12.99!

...pg. 4

Cybersecurity Awareness Month ...pg. 8

850-547-9354

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

405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL

INSIDE ...

*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*

Let’s Power Savings ...pgs. 14-15 Local Classifieds

...pgs. 3-18

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Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

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BX SERIES

B SERIES

WFEC Remote Pay Locations

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 68, NO 10

* Committed to continue to work for ALL Citizens of the county & continue to be easily accessible to my constituents. * Proven leadership working to create a business friendly community to recruit businesses to our county. * Striving to improve the proficiency of your county government. * Devoted to improve the county’s infrastructure for the safety of the citizen’s & overall growth of the county.

Such as roads, high speed internet, emergency services & consolidation of county offices. * Determined to think outside the box for funding sources & to work efficiently to hold down taxes on property owners.

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 Directors

Your vote and support would be greatly appreciated!

Political advertisement paid for & approved by Clint Pate, Republican, for County Commissioner District 2

BUSH

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Regions Bank* Payment Locations:

(850) 526-2257

Blountstown - (850) 674-9110 Marianna - (850) 526-2300 *WFEC members who make payments at Regions Bank must be a Regions account holder and must pay with a Regions check.*

©Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2018

*$0 Down, 0% APR financing for up to 60 months on purchases of select new Kubota BX, B, L & MX Series equipment from particular dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, USA; subject to credit approval. Example: 48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Some exceptions apply. Offer expires 12/31/18. See us or go to KubotaUSA.com for more information. Optional equipment may be shown.

TERRY

DISTRICT 4

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

Dirt • Rock • Culverts

I would appreciate YOUR VOTE on August 28

PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY TERRY CHARLES, DEMOCRAT, COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4

24 Hour Emergency Response

Executive VP/CEO

CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9

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Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured

Cooler temps are just around the corner! Is your home’s heating system ready?

Remember to replace filters once a month.

To be a MAN of the PEOPLE!

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Energy Efficiency Tip:

I will work diligently to utilize a fiduciary responsibility of the tax payer’s money.

Russell

DUNAWAY

Panhandle Tractor 5003 Highway 90 Marianna, Florida 32446

www.KubotaUSA.com

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

Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

for

MX SERIES

Rent-All • We have everything you need!

CHARLES MILES

For 60 MONTHS!*

Serving the Area for Over 60 Years

Purchase this size ad for ONLY $100/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Elect

L SERIES

Middlebrooks Contractors, Inc.

Randy

Joe E.

RONE

District 8 / President

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

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

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

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

Brent Hall 850.718.7314 ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

# CBC1260614 • # CCC1330769 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service Serving Northwest Florida!

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

Blountstown - (850) 674-5900

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

OCTOBER

Altha

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

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE! (1.844.688.2431) PAGE 19

Heat Pump Rebates for Manufactured Homes

Wanted (cont.)

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

What You Need to Know

ts!

on heating cos r a e y r e p 0 5 5 t$

Steel trusses, 20’; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

Save abou

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Animals/Livestock

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

Purebred Angus heifer, 1-year-old, all vaccinations current, great blood lines, both parents on premises, $875; 209-7055.

Good home for small breed, young, housebroken dog; Buyers for yard sale items; 703-09381.

American Bullie puppies, registered & wormed with all shots, $1,000-1,500; 547-5069.

Outside watchdog, preferably declawed on hind legs, any breed, male or female; 849-3744.

Trail horse; 592-2494.

W

est Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) offers rebates on high– efficiency air-to-air heat pumps and mini-split system units for Chickens, good laying hens, $12/ manufactured homes. 14762004 each; 638-1545.

Please review the new program information below: These changes took place earlier this year.

German shorthair pointer

puppies & older dogs, trained on birds; 693-5001.

Mini-Split Units • 15 SEER: $300 per ton • 16 SEER and greater: $350 per ton New Manufactured Homes • WFEC will pay the difference to upgrade from an electric furnace to an air-source heat pump. The rebate will be paid directly to the manufactured home dealer on behalf of, and for the benefit of the member.

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

We'll pay the difference not to exceed: Up to $400 for a 2 to 2.5 ton unit Up to $600 for a 3 to 4 ton unit Up to $700 for a 5 ton unit

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

Existing Manufactured Homes • $400 per ton to the homeowner for converting from an electric furnace to a heat pump.

For more information, contact WFEC at 800-342-7400.

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.

If you're one of our electric cooperative members, we'll cover the difference*, at no cost to you, between an electric furnace and a heat pump. Enjoy a more efficient heating and cooling system that will save you an average of $550 a year on heating costs. You can use those savings to treat the kids, buy a boat, decorate the house or take a vacation!

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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* Cost difference paid directly to home dealer on behalf & for the benefit of the member.

Limitations apply.

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ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Glen Scott

Stump Grinding Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

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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Animals/Livestock (cont.)

Miniature horse, male gelding, very friendly, recently wormed, $100; 703-1207.

Dachshund & Chihuahua mixed puppies; 768-9262.

Home/Farm Eighty rows of 2017 hay, $25/ roll; 547-3233.

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

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

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

547-3696 #RM0048955

In the market for a new electric appliance?

Just say, "Add it to my bill!"

WFEC has GE & HotPoint products!

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Cooperatives See the Future

D

ramatic changes are transforming all aspects of the energy industry.

Interest in renewable energy is at an all-time high, and ultimately consumers want greater control over their energy use and payment methods. The prevalence of smart-phone apps and “smart” technology for the home is increasing, and consumers and businesses are showing greater interest in electric vehicles. There’s no denying it: electric utilities will have to make changes to the way they provide energy to accommodate these trends. Luckily, WFEC is uniquely positioned to meet these changing energy needs because we are a cooperative.

Co-ops are community-led.

October is National Co-op Month, which is the perfect time to highlight the many ways electric cooperatives are unique. Cooperatives are locally governed, looking out for the long-term needs of our members.

Electric cooperatives belong to the communities they serve. This heightened community focus allows us to quickly adapt to evolving consumer expectations. Our closeness to the community ensures a better response to these needs because we are led by the Joe Rone, President, Board of Trustees people that we serve.

Co-ops are a catalyst for good.

Electric co-ops, like WFEC, are a catalyst for good in their communities.

Co-ops engage their members to do things that might otherwise be impossible or difficult, like more than 80 years ago when electric co-ops brought power to our area when other utilities did not find it economically feasible.

Cooperatives exist to meet a need that was previously unmet in the community, and we are ever striving to Russell Dunaway, EVP & CEO anticipate and plan for the future needs of our members. 102005002 The co-op business model is unique. It is pragmatic, mission-oriented and puts people first. Co-ops strive to be a trusted voice in their communities. Co-ops have earned that trust because, while not perfect, we always have our members’ best interest at heart and are determined to enrich the lives of those living and working in the communities we serve–– now and in the future.

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Community Calendar Cont.

45th Annual Farm City Breakfast, Antique Tractor Drive & Farm City Lawn Mower Pull Friday, November 2; 7 a.m. (breakfast) 9 a.m. (tractor drive); 6 p.m. (lawn mower pull) Marianna Join us for breakfast at Rivertown Community Church at 7:00 a.m. where our outstanding producers will be honored. Watch the parade of tractors pass down Hwy. 90. The parade route begins at the Ag Center at 9:00 a.m. and ends at Madison Street Park at 10:00 a.m. See a static tractor display at the park until 2:00 p.m. when the tractors return to the Ag Center. Come cheer for your favorite lawn mower to run away with the win at the Hwy. 90 Ag Center at 6:00 p.m. Contact Steve & Myra Hurst at 573-1544 or 573-1543 for more information. You can also email mshurst23@gmail.com.

Farm City Festival Friday, November 2 & Saturday, November 3 Jackson County Ag Center, Hwy. 90, Marianna Activities begin at 9:00 a.m. with the antique tractor pull. Watch them pull sleds based on weight classes. Other activities throughout the day include ag heritage displays, ag booths and demos, arts & crafts vendors, children’s activities and live music. For general information or vendor info, contact the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at 482-8060, or email tiffany@jacksoncounty.com.

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

160 to 400 acres with owner financing; diesel tractor; 305-975-3141.

1,000 gallon used propane tank, in good condition; 334-333-3533, call or text.

Horses; ponies; male donkey; 569-5511.

Horses; ponies; mules; 592-2494.

Gas, oil, automotive, soda signs; oil cans; gas pumps or related items; 209-2012.

Free mobile home skirting; 209-6622.

WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY CALL NOW 850-387-2400 BETTER QUALITY; LOWER PRICES WINDSHIELD/AUTO GLASS EXPERTS WE TRAVEL TO YOUR LOCATION ANY VEHICLE; ANY GLASS MV100767

(850) 482-5513

OLEN BARFIELD

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

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

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 OCTOBER 2018

WANTED

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

638-7105

CLF Free Ad Form Please Type or Print Neatly.

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

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

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Community Calendar

Vehicles 2007 Toyota Camry 4D sedan, excellent condition, one owner, 183,000 miles, 40,000 on factory new engine, silver, $5,000; 592-4779.

1997 Chevrolet Cobalt 4D, 4 cylinder, automatic, bucket seats, AM/FM/CD, cold A/C, black w/ clear coat, grey interior, 160,000 miles, $2,500; 638-4479.

2008 Buick Lucerne, 4 door, pearl white, cream leather, moon roof, chrome package, garage kept, 73,000 miles, excellent condition, $9,900; 352-409-8630.

AARP Smart Driver Course October 9; 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Erich Beck, AARP, will conduct the Smart Driver Course for county residents. Participants are updated regarding new traffic laws, rules of the road, defensive driving techniques & proven safety strategies. All participants receive a certificate to provide their automobile insurer enabling them to receive a discount on their premiums, depending on their carrier’s guidelines. Pre-register by calling the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265. The cost is $15 for AARP members & $20 for non-AARP members. Fees collected the day of the course. For more info, visit www.aarp.org/drive or call Judy Corbus, Washington County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, 638-6265.

Meals Under Pressure Cooking Class October 11; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Learn the basics of pressure cooking, including the InstantPot, to save time in the kitchen. Registration fee is $5 & includes class materials.

Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County 2004 & 2007 Toyota Prius, can Extension Office, 638-6265, or the Holmes County Extension Office, make one run from both, $2,500; 547-1108.

October is National Co-op Month

499-1650.

Esto Fall Carnival October 13 208 RX350 Lexus, excellent John W. Clark Park, Esto condition; 592-2494.

The Esto Fall Carnival features games and family activities – everything is free or only costs one penny. With carnival games for every age group, 2012 Toyota Tundra 4x4, there’s something for everyone. Young children will enjoy games like $18,000; 263-3415 or 768-4536. Feed the Elephant, and Pumpkin Bowling while older kids and teens can challenge themselves at the Scarecrow Spear Throw and Mountain Climber.

It’s sure to be a great afternoon of stress-free family fun.

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

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

Introduction to Fermentation Class October 16; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Hwy. 90, Bonifay What do sourdough, yogurt, and pickles have in common? They're all fermented foods. In addition to tasting yummy, fermented foods offer a number of health benefits as well. Join us to learn the science behind the fermentation process. Registration fee is $5 and includes materials. Preregistration is required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108, or the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265.

Adams Tree Service, llc

Brock’s Equipment Service

Tree Removal Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming/Bobcat Work

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

• FREE Estimates

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

ELECT

CRUTCHFIELD

Edward E.

For Jackson County Commissioner District 2 “Hardworking, honest and dependable is how I live my life.”

- Edward E. Crutchfield

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

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

Family Owned & Operated w/ 20 Years Experience

• Fully Insured

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Edward E. Crutchfield, Democrat, for County Commissioner District 2

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ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

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

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

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

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Home/Farm (cont.)

Ford Classic 801 tractor, good all around, with or without equipment, $4,000; 263-6479.

2016 Kubota RTV X900 diesel 4x4, power steering, 2 seater w/ hydraulic dump bed, low mileage, low hours, well maintained, $10,000; 307-7428.

Pine dining room table, removable leaf, no chairs, excellent condition, $50; 535-4004 or 527-9090.

Leather recliner, brown, good condition; 592-4798.

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

850.263.1626 334.798.4125

Davidson Equipment Rentals

3. Wash clothes with cold water. Estimated savings are roughly 40 cents per load, which might not sound like much until you do the math. Multiply the number of loads per week by 52 weeks in a year, and you’ll see that the savings really add up.

Walt Davidson - Owner/Operator Tractor Rental, Bush Hog, Box Blades, Post Hole Oger, Back Hoe, Front-End Loaders, Tree Graber

Rentals by the Day, Week, Month We Deliver & Pick Up as Your Needs Change

4. Turn off your water heater. If your house will be unoccupied for a long period of time — even for an extended vacation — consider turning off your water heater. Your unit uses electricity to keep water warm, even when you are not home. 41026002

Call for All Your Equipment: 423-313-0667 Chipley, FL 32428

Fred O’Neal II

5. Install low flow faucets and shower heads. Federal regulations mandate that new shower heads cannot exceed 2.5 gallons per minute. Low flow fixtures are available for a reasonable price and achieve water savings of 25 to 50 percent.

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. since

1977

Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

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

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290 Most Insurances Accepted

Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing

New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

Since 1969 • Licensed & Insured

• 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

Scrap Metal & Prepared Steel We now have drive-on scales!

We have 20 & 30 yard drop off containers for metal only We Buy the Following & More...

• Junk Cars • Copper & Brass • Aluminum • Air Conditioners • Lead • Stainless Steel • Insulated Wires • Radiators • Alternators • Batteries

Clean up the Country side. Turn your Trash into Cash!

Take Hwy. 90 to Grand Ridge, South on Hwy. 69 to Shady Grove (69A) and turn left, we are the first drive on the left.

Closed

Thursdays Saturday Afternoons Sundays

Wright’s Recycling • 1928 Edenfield Dr. • Grand Ridge, FL • (850) 592-2634 PAGE 6

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

If It Won’t Burn...We’ll Probably Buy It! We Buy Cars, Trucks & Equipment Competitive Prices

WFEC works with our members to help you make the most of your energy dollars. We value your membership. We value you.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Office:

850-263-8064

Phone Number Directory for WFEC: We've created a list of helpful phone numbers you can use to report power outages or contact the cooperative. In the hopes of clearing up any confusion, we have provided a brief description of the the service you will access or reach when calling or texting each number.

• Cell:

850-573-1229

Recreational Vehicles (cont.)

1998 Harley Road King, new rubber front & back, good working bike, solid, $9,000; 209-6027.

Bass Tracker 16’ boat, 40 HP Mercury 4 stroke engine, on board gas tank, run on trailer, spare tire, more, $15,500 OBO; 263-9572.

2007 Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom, 26,000 miles, great condition, extras, $7,800; 373-7102.

2013 Kawasaki Vulcan, black; 703-9415.

Toll-Free Outage Hotline: (844) OUTAGE1 • (844) 688-2431 Use this number to report a power outage at your location 24/7. This is the best number to use after hours to report outages.

Outage Texting Service: (800) 342-7400 Use this number to report a power outage at your location via text. To sign up, text WFEC to (800) 342-7400. *Please note the phone numbers listed on your WFEC account must be updated & must include a cell phone number for this service to work* You can also call this number to reach the co-op at any time for any reason.

Automated Customer Service Line: (855) MYWFECA • (855) 699-3322 Use this number to conduct general business transactions like making payments or to report power outages at any time. You can also access account info, or speak with a CSR during business hours.

Other Useful Numbers: Graceville office: (850) 263-3231 • Bonifay office: (850) 547-9325 • Sneads office: (850) 593-6491 • Toll-free: (800) 342-7400

ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Let's Power Savings

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

Home/Farm (cont.)

Water Heater Conservation

A

dmit it: Take short showers instead of baths & set the temperature you don’t to 120 degrees to conserve hot water & save money think 10 acre farm, pasture, barn, deep well, storage shed, ready for about your water horses, goats, or sheep; 263-4748. heater...until there is no hot water. Your water heater sits in a Recreational Vehicles closet or storeroom unnoticed until you turn 2005 Honda VTX motorcycle, your shower roll bar needs welding, good or bath handle otherwise, $2,750; 547-3532. and are met with a burst of 1999 Damon Daybreak unexpected cold motorhome, 21,000 miles, very water. clean, new tires, converter, airlift, The fact is, you more, garage kept, $20,000; should put some thought into your water heater – and your hot water usage 638-0986.

– ahead of time. A little planning could save you money, extend the life of your water heater and, most importantly, prevent scalding accidents.

First, realize that hot water is money. Water heating accounts for roughly 13 to 18 percent of your household’s energy cost. If your annual utility costs are $2,000, between $260 and $360 goes to heat water. 54588001 ill s ree ervice A conventional storage tank water heater constantly works to keep water • Tree Removal • Tree Trimming hot and ready whenever you need it. But the water cools down as it sits, which is referred to as standby heat loss. When the water cools, the burner • Stump Grinding or heating element kicks on to warm it again in a constant cycle.

Insured • Free Estimates What can you do to maximize your water heater’s energy efficiency?

Here are a few ideas:

H ’ T

S

593-4455

Armondi Roofing, LLC Re-roof Specialist

Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs New Roofs & All Types of Repairs

Free Estimates

5 Year Workmanship Warranty Licensed & Insured #CCC1330359

(850) 547-2934 PAGE 14

1240 South Blvd. • Chipley, FL 32428

850-676-4903

www.backwoodsbuildings.net

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

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

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

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

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611

Miscellaneous Third-row automobile seats, two for Chevy Tahoe, two for Toyota Sienna; 209-2031.

Honda 5 HP motor on power washer, washer no good, excellent motor, starts immediately; 209-3015.

Branching Out Tree Care Poulan 2150 chainsaw, runs

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

Hazardous Tree Removal

good, $60; 263-3460.

Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

“Quality work at a fair price!”

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

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Jeremy Hill

#AB3552

850-326-0266

Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161

1. Keep your temperature at 120 degrees. That’s what the U.S. Department of Energy recommends. It’s hot enough to meet most needs and reduces mineral buildup in tanks and pipes (which leads to a longer tank life). The 120 degree mark will also save you money. For every 10 degrees you lower the thermostat, you can save 3 to 5 percent on your energy costs. Most importantly, it could help prevent scalding or burning, especially for young children.

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

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

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

southeasternsurveying.com

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

2. Take short showers instead of baths. This will be less taxing on your water heater. The side benefit? Keeping family members happy, as no one likes being the last one in the shower and running out of hot water.

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

continued page 15

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

tion Installa ! le Availab

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

Sears HP platinum push mower, $160; chrome 77” steps for truck, $125; Aires bull guard, $125; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Miscellaneous (cont.)

Bush Paint & Supply

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

11 plus cases of quart canning jars, 10 plus cases of pint jars, some lids, $30 for all; 373-7772.

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service

Bluebird houses; Purple Martin houses; wood duck houses; hand crafted wooden toys & more; 547-9269.

250 gallon propane gas tank, $300; 569-2939.

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

Multiple Listings (cont.)

McIntosh

What’s in YOUR Water?

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner http://www.scam.com/virus

Nuwave 6 quart air fryer, new in box, $79; 638-4479.

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

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

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

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

Over 20 years experience

Set of Weathertech floor mats for Ford Mustang, $177; 762-3723.

“We Work to please YOU”

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

Antique solid oak rocking chair, great condition, $75; baby crib & mattress, $50; large wool rug, cream & grey, $75; 557-4877.

Hay, 4x4 rolls, fertilized, barn stored, $22.50/roll; Taylor pea sheller, like new, $300; 579-2732.

Three-horse slant trailer; barrel; roping; pony; saddles; tack; black & tan coon dog; 592-2494.

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

American Construction & Remodel, LLC

Specializing in Hardie Board Siding

850-628-1906 Owner: Stephen Yates

Land Clearing & Forestry Services Dozer and Excavation Work Heavy-Duty Brush Cutting Ponds • Road Building • Demolition Pine Tree Planting • Herbicide Spraying Fire Line Plowing • Burning • Root Raking Chopping • Bedding www.claycoforestry.com clayslandclearing@gmail.com Clay O’Neal:

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 PAGE 8

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

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

ffbf.com |

30 Years Experience • Owned & Operated by Francis Hinson

(850) 481-2960 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Bonifay: 850-547-8250 • Marianna: 850-526-7144 Graceville: 850-263-3225 • Chipley: 850-638-7892 ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Multiple Listings Gas grill, good condition, $75; smoker w/temperature gauge, $30; 2009 golf cart, like new, front windshield, new batteries, $4,000; 263-3145 or 768-4536.

Square bale, annual peanut hay; grain fed beef and grass fed beef; round 5x5 bales fertilized grass hay; 535 JD round bailer; 263-3427.

Radial saw, drill press, table saw, arm saw, all Craftsman industrial grade; double stainless sink; 326-3265.

Eddie Western hats, $45; men’s New Balance shoes, 16-4E, new in box, $60; store shelving, 48x48x48, $199; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

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

Have Medicare questions?

I have answers.

Davis

and

Septic

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

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

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406 State Certified CFC1425994

Your Remodeling Pros

• Total Renovations • Vinyl

850.573.0616

RC #29027247 RR #282811560

Miscellaneous (cont.)

Fall Dip Submitted by: Mildred Thompson Ingredients: 1 box instant vanilla pudding 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin 1 (12 oz.) Cool Whip® pumpkin pie spice (as desired)

Pearl drum set, white, twin tom tom, floor tom, bass drum, good condition, $200; 849-5340.

Six keg commercial beer cooler, excellent condition, $2,500; 373-7772.

Directions: Mix pudding, pumpkin & spice; then fold in Cool Whip®. Refrigerate one hour.

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

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

Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

Williams Home Improvements No Job Too Big or Small

• Roofing • Additions

850.674.8092

Tyler Poole Timber Buyer

“We do swamp logging”

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

Flint River Timber Co., Inc. Buyers and Producers of Pine and Hardwood Timber

P.O. Box 477 800 N. Broad St. Cairo, GA 39828

Office: (229) 377-5162 Fax: (229) 377-9718 Cell: (850) 573-1599 Email: jonathanpoole713@gmail.com

200-Amp Power Pole $279.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $189.95

Gene Alford Licensed Sales Representative 4427 Market St. Marianna, FL 32446 850-209-1381, TTY 711 UHCMedicareSolutions.com

Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

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

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

Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 703-4442

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

Pump Repair ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

License Number: CMC1250499

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE

Brown

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Together We Can Stay Safe

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

638-7221 www.brownpumprepair.com

PAGE 12

Big Bee 6’ rotary cutter, spare set of blades, bolts & nuts, wellmaintained, very good condition, $800; 849-3193.

Digging too close to a padmounted transformer like the one above can damage underground cables, leading to electrical shock or interruptions in service. Use caution when landscaping.

Call 811 before you dig and stay safe.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 9

Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Light your home using the same amount of light for less money

D

id you know that switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to reduce your energy bill? An average household dedicates about five percent of its energy budget to lighting. By replacing your home’s five most frequently used light fixtures with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR, you can save about $75 each year.

ENERGY STAR-qualified LEDs use only 20-25 percent of the energy and last 1525 times longer than the traditional bulbs they replace. LED bulbs come in a variety of colors and some are dimmable or offer convenient features such as daylight and motion sensors. LEDs work well indoors and outdoors because they are durable and can perform well in cold environments.

LED lighting is available in a wide variety of home and industrial products, with the list growing each year: Industrial & Commercial Lighting The high efficiency and directional nature of LEDs make them ideal for many industrial uses. They are becoming increasingly common in street lights, parking garages, walkway lighting and other outdoor areas. They are also being used in refrigerated case lighting, modular lighting and task lighting.

Kitchen Under-Cabinet Lighting Since LEDs are small and directional, they are ideal for lighting countertops for cooking and reading recipes.

The color can appear more cool or blue than is typically desirable in a kitchen, and there can be some excessive shadowing in some fixtures, so it is important to compare products to find the best fixture for your space.

Recessed Downlights Recessed downlights are commonly used in residential kitchens, hallways and bathrooms. They are also commonly used in a number of office and commercial settings. DOE estimates there are at least 500 million recessed downlights installed in U.S. homes and more than 20 million are sold each year.

LED Replacement Bulbs With performance improvements and dropping prices, LED lamps can replace 40, 60 and even 75 Watt incandescent bulbs. It’s important to read the lighting facts label to make sure the product is the right brightness and color for the intended location.

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

LED Holiday Lights LEDs consume far less electricity than incandescent bulbs and decorative LED light strings such as Christmas tree lights are no different. Not only do LED holiday lights consume much less electricity, they also have the following advantages: • Safer – LEDs are much cooler than incandescent lights, reducing the risk of combustion or burnt fingers • Sturdier – LEDs are made with epoxy lenses, not glass and are much more resistant to breakage • Longer lasting – the same LED string could still be in use 40 holiday seasons from now • Easier to install – up to 25 strings of LEDs can be connected end-to-end without overloading a wall socket LEDs are also safer because they contain no mercury. A recent Energy Department study determined that You have more choices than ever when it comes to energy LEDs have a much smaller environmental efficient lighting. Newer bulbs, like halogen, CFL & LED last impact than incandescent bulbs did. longer and use less energy than standard incandescent While LEDs are more expensive, they bulbs, saving you money on your energy bill. still save money because they last a very long time and have very low energy use. Good quality LED bulbs can have a useful life of 25,000 hours or more.

That is more than three years if run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If the United States switched entirely to LED lights over the next two decades, it could save $250 billion in energy costs, reduce electricity consumption for lighting by nearly 50 percent and avoid 1,800 million metric tons of carbon emissions!

Note: One of the primary reasons LED

bulbs are more energy efficient & safer is because they do not generate heat like traditional incandescent bulbs. The reason many people put a light on their pump or engine block during the winter is to prevent freezing. It is not the light, but rather the heat generated from the incandescent bulb that protects the water well, engine block or even pets who live outdoors during cold weather. Please keep in mind that neither LED nor CFL bulbs will generate enough heat to utilize for this purpose.

ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

LED or CFL bulbs won't generate enough heat to keep your animals warm on a cold winter's night like incadescent bulbs would

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 11

Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Light your home using the same amount of light for less money

D

id you know that switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to reduce your energy bill? An average household dedicates about five percent of its energy budget to lighting. By replacing your home’s five most frequently used light fixtures with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR, you can save about $75 each year.

ENERGY STAR-qualified LEDs use only 20-25 percent of the energy and last 1525 times longer than the traditional bulbs they replace. LED bulbs come in a variety of colors and some are dimmable or offer convenient features such as daylight and motion sensors. LEDs work well indoors and outdoors because they are durable and can perform well in cold environments.

LED lighting is available in a wide variety of home and industrial products, with the list growing each year: Industrial & Commercial Lighting The high efficiency and directional nature of LEDs make them ideal for many industrial uses. They are becoming increasingly common in street lights, parking garages, walkway lighting and other outdoor areas. They are also being used in refrigerated case lighting, modular lighting and task lighting.

Kitchen Under-Cabinet Lighting Since LEDs are small and directional, they are ideal for lighting countertops for cooking and reading recipes.

The color can appear more cool or blue than is typically desirable in a kitchen, and there can be some excessive shadowing in some fixtures, so it is important to compare products to find the best fixture for your space.

Recessed Downlights Recessed downlights are commonly used in residential kitchens, hallways and bathrooms. They are also commonly used in a number of office and commercial settings. DOE estimates there are at least 500 million recessed downlights installed in U.S. homes and more than 20 million are sold each year.

LED Replacement Bulbs With performance improvements and dropping prices, LED lamps can replace 40, 60 and even 75 Watt incandescent bulbs. It’s important to read the lighting facts label to make sure the product is the right brightness and color for the intended location.

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

LED Holiday Lights LEDs consume far less electricity than incandescent bulbs and decorative LED light strings such as Christmas tree lights are no different. Not only do LED holiday lights consume much less electricity, they also have the following advantages: • Safer – LEDs are much cooler than incandescent lights, reducing the risk of combustion or burnt fingers • Sturdier – LEDs are made with epoxy lenses, not glass and are much more resistant to breakage • Longer lasting – the same LED string could still be in use 40 holiday seasons from now • Easier to install – up to 25 strings of LEDs can be connected end-to-end without overloading a wall socket LEDs are also safer because they contain no mercury. A recent Energy Department study determined that You have more choices than ever when it comes to energy LEDs have a much smaller environmental efficient lighting. Newer bulbs, like halogen, CFL & LED last impact than incandescent bulbs did. longer and use less energy than standard incandescent While LEDs are more expensive, they bulbs, saving you money on your energy bill. still save money because they last a very long time and have very low energy use. Good quality LED bulbs can have a useful life of 25,000 hours or more.

That is more than three years if run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If the United States switched entirely to LED lights over the next two decades, it could save $250 billion in energy costs, reduce electricity consumption for lighting by nearly 50 percent and avoid 1,800 million metric tons of carbon emissions!

Note: One of the primary reasons LED

bulbs are more energy efficient & safer is because they do not generate heat like traditional incandescent bulbs. The reason many people put a light on their pump or engine block during the winter is to prevent freezing. It is not the light, but rather the heat generated from the incandescent bulb that protects the water well, engine block or even pets who live outdoors during cold weather. Please keep in mind that neither LED nor CFL bulbs will generate enough heat to utilize for this purpose.

ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

LED or CFL bulbs won't generate enough heat to keep your animals warm on a cold winter's night like incadescent bulbs would

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Multiple Listings Gas grill, good condition, $75; smoker w/temperature gauge, $30; 2009 golf cart, like new, front windshield, new batteries, $4,000; 263-3145 or 768-4536.

Square bale, annual peanut hay; grain fed beef and grass fed beef; round 5x5 bales fertilized grass hay; 535 JD round bailer; 263-3427.

Radial saw, drill press, table saw, arm saw, all Craftsman industrial grade; double stainless sink; 326-3265.

Eddie Western hats, $45; men’s New Balance shoes, 16-4E, new in box, $60; store shelving, 48x48x48, $199; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

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

Have Medicare questions?

I have answers.

Davis

and

Septic

Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service

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

Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406 State Certified CFC1425994

Your Remodeling Pros

• Total Renovations • Vinyl

850.573.0616

RC #29027247 RR #282811560

Miscellaneous (cont.)

Fall Dip Submitted by: Mildred Thompson Ingredients: 1 box instant vanilla pudding 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin 1 (12 oz.) Cool Whip® pumpkin pie spice (as desired)

Pearl drum set, white, twin tom tom, floor tom, bass drum, good condition, $200; 849-5340.

Six keg commercial beer cooler, excellent condition, $2,500; 373-7772.

Directions: Mix pudding, pumpkin & spice; then fold in Cool Whip®. Refrigerate one hour.

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

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

Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

Williams Home Improvements No Job Too Big or Small

• Roofing • Additions

850.674.8092

Tyler Poole Timber Buyer

“We do swamp logging”

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

Josh Alday

(850) 209-2501

Stacey Alday

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

Flint River Timber Co., Inc. Buyers and Producers of Pine and Hardwood Timber

P.O. Box 477 800 N. Broad St. Cairo, GA 39828

Office: (229) 377-5162 Fax: (229) 377-9718 Cell: (850) 573-1599 Email: jonathanpoole713@gmail.com

200-Amp Power Pole $279.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $189.95

Gene Alford Licensed Sales Representative 4427 Market St. Marianna, FL 32446 850-209-1381, TTY 711 UHCMedicareSolutions.com

Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

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

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

Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 703-4442

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

Pump Repair ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

License Number: CMC1250499

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE

Brown

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Together We Can Stay Safe

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

638-7221 www.brownpumprepair.com

PAGE 12

Big Bee 6’ rotary cutter, spare set of blades, bolts & nuts, wellmaintained, very good condition, $800; 849-3193.

Digging too close to a padmounted transformer like the one above can damage underground cables, leading to electrical shock or interruptions in service. Use caution when landscaping.

Call 811 before you dig and stay safe.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 9

Miscellaneous (cont.)

Bush Paint & Supply

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

11 plus cases of quart canning jars, 10 plus cases of pint jars, some lids, $30 for all; 373-7772.

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service

Bluebird houses; Purple Martin houses; wood duck houses; hand crafted wooden toys & more; 547-9269.

250 gallon propane gas tank, $300; 569-2939.

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

Multiple Listings (cont.)

McIntosh

What’s in YOUR Water?

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner http://www.scam.com/virus

Nuwave 6 quart air fryer, new in box, $79; 638-4479.

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

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

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

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

Over 20 years experience

Set of Weathertech floor mats for Ford Mustang, $177; 762-3723.

“We Work to please YOU”

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

Antique solid oak rocking chair, great condition, $75; baby crib & mattress, $50; large wool rug, cream & grey, $75; 557-4877.

Hay, 4x4 rolls, fertilized, barn stored, $22.50/roll; Taylor pea sheller, like new, $300; 579-2732.

Three-horse slant trailer; barrel; roping; pony; saddles; tack; black & tan coon dog; 592-2494.

Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

American Construction & Remodel, LLC

Specializing in Hardie Board Siding

850-628-1906 Owner: Stephen Yates

Land Clearing & Forestry Services Dozer and Excavation Work Heavy-Duty Brush Cutting Ponds • Road Building • Demolition Pine Tree Planting • Herbicide Spraying Fire Line Plowing • Burning • Root Raking Chopping • Bedding www.claycoforestry.com clayslandclearing@gmail.com Clay O’Neal:

850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055 PAGE 8

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

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

ffbf.com |

30 Years Experience • Owned & Operated by Francis Hinson

(850) 481-2960 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Bonifay: 850-547-8250 • Marianna: 850-526-7144 Graceville: 850-263-3225 • Chipley: 850-638-7892 ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Let's Power Savings

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

Home/Farm (cont.)

Water Heater Conservation

A

dmit it: Take short showers instead of baths & set the temperature you don’t to 120 degrees to conserve hot water & save money think 10 acre farm, pasture, barn, deep well, storage shed, ready for about your water horses, goats, or sheep; 263-4748. heater...until there is no hot water. Your water heater sits in a Recreational Vehicles closet or storeroom unnoticed until you turn 2005 Honda VTX motorcycle, your shower roll bar needs welding, good or bath handle otherwise, $2,750; 547-3532. and are met with a burst of 1999 Damon Daybreak unexpected cold motorhome, 21,000 miles, very water. clean, new tires, converter, airlift, The fact is, you more, garage kept, $20,000; should put some thought into your water heater – and your hot water usage 638-0986.

– ahead of time. A little planning could save you money, extend the life of your water heater and, most importantly, prevent scalding accidents.

First, realize that hot water is money. Water heating accounts for roughly 13 to 18 percent of your household’s energy cost. If your annual utility costs are $2,000, between $260 and $360 goes to heat water. 54588001 ill s ree ervice A conventional storage tank water heater constantly works to keep water • Tree Removal • Tree Trimming hot and ready whenever you need it. But the water cools down as it sits, which is referred to as standby heat loss. When the water cools, the burner • Stump Grinding or heating element kicks on to warm it again in a constant cycle.

Insured • Free Estimates What can you do to maximize your water heater’s energy efficiency?

Here are a few ideas:

H ’ T

S

593-4455

Armondi Roofing, LLC Re-roof Specialist

Shingles • Flat Roofs • Re-Roofs New Roofs & All Types of Repairs

Free Estimates

5 Year Workmanship Warranty Licensed & Insured #CCC1330359

(850) 547-2934 PAGE 14

1240 South Blvd. • Chipley, FL 32428

850-676-4903

www.backwoodsbuildings.net

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

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

850.768.3697 850.768.3114

3433 Pear Tree Lane Bonifay, FL 32425

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

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611

Miscellaneous Third-row automobile seats, two for Chevy Tahoe, two for Toyota Sienna; 209-2031.

Honda 5 HP motor on power washer, washer no good, excellent motor, starts immediately; 209-3015.

Branching Out Tree Care Poulan 2150 chainsaw, runs

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

Hazardous Tree Removal

good, $60; 263-3460.

Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming

850-573-2157 850-263-0793

“Quality work at a fair price!”

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

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Jeremy Hill

#AB3552

850-326-0266

Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161

1. Keep your temperature at 120 degrees. That’s what the U.S. Department of Energy recommends. It’s hot enough to meet most needs and reduces mineral buildup in tanks and pipes (which leads to a longer tank life). The 120 degree mark will also save you money. For every 10 degrees you lower the thermostat, you can save 3 to 5 percent on your energy costs. Most importantly, it could help prevent scalding or burning, especially for young children.

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

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

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

southeasternsurveying.com

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

2. Take short showers instead of baths. This will be less taxing on your water heater. The side benefit? Keeping family members happy, as no one likes being the last one in the shower and running out of hot water.

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

continued page 15

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

tion Installa ! le Availab

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

Sears HP platinum push mower, $160; chrome 77” steps for truck, $125; Aires bull guard, $125; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

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Home/Farm (cont.)

Ford Classic 801 tractor, good all around, with or without equipment, $4,000; 263-6479.

2016 Kubota RTV X900 diesel 4x4, power steering, 2 seater w/ hydraulic dump bed, low mileage, low hours, well maintained, $10,000; 307-7428.

Pine dining room table, removable leaf, no chairs, excellent condition, $50; 535-4004 or 527-9090.

Leather recliner, brown, good condition; 592-4798.

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

850.263.1626 334.798.4125

Davidson Equipment Rentals

3. Wash clothes with cold water. Estimated savings are roughly 40 cents per load, which might not sound like much until you do the math. Multiply the number of loads per week by 52 weeks in a year, and you’ll see that the savings really add up.

Walt Davidson - Owner/Operator Tractor Rental, Bush Hog, Box Blades, Post Hole Oger, Back Hoe, Front-End Loaders, Tree Graber

Rentals by the Day, Week, Month We Deliver & Pick Up as Your Needs Change

4. Turn off your water heater. If your house will be unoccupied for a long period of time — even for an extended vacation — consider turning off your water heater. Your unit uses electricity to keep water warm, even when you are not home. 41026002

Call for All Your Equipment: 423-313-0667 Chipley, FL 32428

Fred O’Neal II

5. Install low flow faucets and shower heads. Federal regulations mandate that new shower heads cannot exceed 2.5 gallons per minute. Low flow fixtures are available for a reasonable price and achieve water savings of 25 to 50 percent.

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. since

1977

Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition

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

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290 Most Insurances Accepted

Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing

New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

Since 1969 • Licensed & Insured

• 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

Scrap Metal & Prepared Steel We now have drive-on scales!

We have 20 & 30 yard drop off containers for metal only We Buy the Following & More...

• Junk Cars • Copper & Brass • Aluminum • Air Conditioners • Lead • Stainless Steel • Insulated Wires • Radiators • Alternators • Batteries

Clean up the Country side. Turn your Trash into Cash!

Take Hwy. 90 to Grand Ridge, South on Hwy. 69 to Shady Grove (69A) and turn left, we are the first drive on the left.

Closed

Thursdays Saturday Afternoons Sundays

Wright’s Recycling • 1928 Edenfield Dr. • Grand Ridge, FL • (850) 592-2634 PAGE 6

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

If It Won’t Burn...We’ll Probably Buy It! We Buy Cars, Trucks & Equipment Competitive Prices

WFEC works with our members to help you make the most of your energy dollars. We value your membership. We value you.

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Office:

850-263-8064

Phone Number Directory for WFEC: We've created a list of helpful phone numbers you can use to report power outages or contact the cooperative. In the hopes of clearing up any confusion, we have provided a brief description of the the service you will access or reach when calling or texting each number.

• Cell:

850-573-1229

Recreational Vehicles (cont.)

1998 Harley Road King, new rubber front & back, good working bike, solid, $9,000; 209-6027.

Bass Tracker 16’ boat, 40 HP Mercury 4 stroke engine, on board gas tank, run on trailer, spare tire, more, $15,500 OBO; 263-9572.

2007 Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom, 26,000 miles, great condition, extras, $7,800; 373-7102.

2013 Kawasaki Vulcan, black; 703-9415.

Toll-Free Outage Hotline: (844) OUTAGE1 • (844) 688-2431 Use this number to report a power outage at your location 24/7. This is the best number to use after hours to report outages.

Outage Texting Service: (800) 342-7400 Use this number to report a power outage at your location via text. To sign up, text WFEC to (800) 342-7400. *Please note the phone numbers listed on your WFEC account must be updated & must include a cell phone number for this service to work* You can also call this number to reach the co-op at any time for any reason.

Automated Customer Service Line: (855) MYWFECA • (855) 699-3322 Use this number to conduct general business transactions like making payments or to report power outages at any time. You can also access account info, or speak with a CSR during business hours.

Other Useful Numbers: Graceville office: (850) 263-3231 • Bonifay office: (850) 547-9325 • Sneads office: (850) 593-6491 • Toll-free: (800) 342-7400

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Vehicles 2007 Toyota Camry 4D sedan, excellent condition, one owner, 183,000 miles, 40,000 on factory new engine, silver, $5,000; 592-4779.

1997 Chevrolet Cobalt 4D, 4 cylinder, automatic, bucket seats, AM/FM/CD, cold A/C, black w/ clear coat, grey interior, 160,000 miles, $2,500; 638-4479.

2008 Buick Lucerne, 4 door, pearl white, cream leather, moon roof, chrome package, garage kept, 73,000 miles, excellent condition, $9,900; 352-409-8630.

AARP Smart Driver Course October 9; 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Erich Beck, AARP, will conduct the Smart Driver Course for county residents. Participants are updated regarding new traffic laws, rules of the road, defensive driving techniques & proven safety strategies. All participants receive a certificate to provide their automobile insurer enabling them to receive a discount on their premiums, depending on their carrier’s guidelines. Pre-register by calling the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265. The cost is $15 for AARP members & $20 for non-AARP members. Fees collected the day of the course. For more info, visit www.aarp.org/drive or call Judy Corbus, Washington County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, 638-6265.

Meals Under Pressure Cooking Class October 11; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley Learn the basics of pressure cooking, including the InstantPot, to save time in the kitchen. Registration fee is $5 & includes class materials.

Pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County 2004 & 2007 Toyota Prius, can Extension Office, 638-6265, or the Holmes County Extension Office, make one run from both, $2,500; 547-1108.

October is National Co-op Month

499-1650.

Esto Fall Carnival October 13 208 RX350 Lexus, excellent John W. Clark Park, Esto condition; 592-2494.

The Esto Fall Carnival features games and family activities – everything is free or only costs one penny. With carnival games for every age group, 2012 Toyota Tundra 4x4, there’s something for everyone. Young children will enjoy games like $18,000; 263-3415 or 768-4536. Feed the Elephant, and Pumpkin Bowling while older kids and teens can challenge themselves at the Scarecrow Spear Throw and Mountain Climber.

It’s sure to be a great afternoon of stress-free family fun.

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

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

Introduction to Fermentation Class October 16; 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Hwy. 90, Bonifay What do sourdough, yogurt, and pickles have in common? They're all fermented foods. In addition to tasting yummy, fermented foods offer a number of health benefits as well. Join us to learn the science behind the fermentation process. Registration fee is $5 and includes materials. Preregistration is required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108, or the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265.

Adams Tree Service, llc

Brock’s Equipment Service

Tree Removal Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming/Bobcat Work

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

• FREE Estimates

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

ELECT

CRUTCHFIELD

Edward E.

For Jackson County Commissioner District 2 “Hardworking, honest and dependable is how I live my life.”

- Edward E. Crutchfield

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

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

Family Owned & Operated w/ 20 Years Experience

• Fully Insured

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Edward E. Crutchfield, Democrat, for County Commissioner District 2

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

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

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

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Animals/Livestock (cont.)

Miniature horse, male gelding, very friendly, recently wormed, $100; 703-1207.

Dachshund & Chihuahua mixed puppies; 768-9262.

Home/Farm Eighty rows of 2017 hay, $25/ roll; 547-3233.

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

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

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

547-3696 #RM0048955

In the market for a new electric appliance?

Just say, "Add it to my bill!"

WFEC has GE & HotPoint products!

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Cooperatives See the Future

D

ramatic changes are transforming all aspects of the energy industry.

Interest in renewable energy is at an all-time high, and ultimately consumers want greater control over their energy use and payment methods. The prevalence of smart-phone apps and “smart” technology for the home is increasing, and consumers and businesses are showing greater interest in electric vehicles. There’s no denying it: electric utilities will have to make changes to the way they provide energy to accommodate these trends. Luckily, WFEC is uniquely positioned to meet these changing energy needs because we are a cooperative.

Co-ops are community-led.

October is National Co-op Month, which is the perfect time to highlight the many ways electric cooperatives are unique. Cooperatives are locally governed, looking out for the long-term needs of our members.

Electric cooperatives belong to the communities they serve. This heightened community focus allows us to quickly adapt to evolving consumer expectations. Our closeness to the community ensures a better response to these needs because we are led by the Joe Rone, President, Board of Trustees people that we serve.

Co-ops are a catalyst for good.

Electric co-ops, like WFEC, are a catalyst for good in their communities.

Co-ops engage their members to do things that might otherwise be impossible or difficult, like more than 80 years ago when electric co-ops brought power to our area when other utilities did not find it economically feasible.

Cooperatives exist to meet a need that was previously unmet in the community, and we are ever striving to Russell Dunaway, EVP & CEO anticipate and plan for the future needs of our members. 102005002 The co-op business model is unique. It is pragmatic, mission-oriented and puts people first. Co-ops strive to be a trusted voice in their communities. Co-ops have earned that trust because, while not perfect, we always have our members’ best interest at heart and are determined to enrich the lives of those living and working in the communities we serve–– now and in the future.

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Community Calendar Cont.

45th Annual Farm City Breakfast, Antique Tractor Drive & Farm City Lawn Mower Pull Friday, November 2; 7 a.m. (breakfast) 9 a.m. (tractor drive); 6 p.m. (lawn mower pull) Marianna Join us for breakfast at Rivertown Community Church at 7:00 a.m. where our outstanding producers will be honored. Watch the parade of tractors pass down Hwy. 90. The parade route begins at the Ag Center at 9:00 a.m. and ends at Madison Street Park at 10:00 a.m. See a static tractor display at the park until 2:00 p.m. when the tractors return to the Ag Center. Come cheer for your favorite lawn mower to run away with the win at the Hwy. 90 Ag Center at 6:00 p.m. Contact Steve & Myra Hurst at 573-1544 or 573-1543 for more information. You can also email mshurst23@gmail.com.

Farm City Festival Friday, November 2 & Saturday, November 3 Jackson County Ag Center, Hwy. 90, Marianna Activities begin at 9:00 a.m. with the antique tractor pull. Watch them pull sleds based on weight classes. Other activities throughout the day include ag heritage displays, ag booths and demos, arts & crafts vendors, children’s activities and live music. For general information or vendor info, contact the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at 482-8060, or email tiffany@jacksoncounty.com.

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

160 to 400 acres with owner financing; diesel tractor; 305-975-3141.

1,000 gallon used propane tank, in good condition; 334-333-3533, call or text.

Horses; ponies; male donkey; 569-5511.

Horses; ponies; mules; 592-2494.

Gas, oil, automotive, soda signs; oil cans; gas pumps or related items; 209-2012.

Free mobile home skirting; 209-6622.

WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY CALL NOW 850-387-2400 BETTER QUALITY; LOWER PRICES WINDSHIELD/AUTO GLASS EXPERTS WE TRAVEL TO YOUR LOCATION ANY VEHICLE; ANY GLASS MV100767

(850) 482-5513

OLEN BARFIELD

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

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

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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WANTED

Have Sawmill, Will Travel

638-7105

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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Heat Pump Rebates for Manufactured Homes

Wanted (cont.)

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

What You Need to Know

ts!

on heating cos r a e y r e p 0 5 5 t$

Steel trusses, 20’; 547-0448 or 373-3709.

Save abou

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Animals/Livestock

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

Purebred Angus heifer, 1-year-old, all vaccinations current, great blood lines, both parents on premises, $875; 209-7055.

Good home for small breed, young, housebroken dog; Buyers for yard sale items; 703-09381.

American Bullie puppies, registered & wormed with all shots, $1,000-1,500; 547-5069.

Outside watchdog, preferably declawed on hind legs, any breed, male or female; 849-3744.

Trail horse; 592-2494.

W

est Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) offers rebates on high– efficiency air-to-air heat pumps and mini-split system units for Chickens, good laying hens, $12/ manufactured homes. 14762004 each; 638-1545.

Please review the new program information below: These changes took place earlier this year.

German shorthair pointer

puppies & older dogs, trained on birds; 693-5001.

Mini-Split Units • 15 SEER: $300 per ton • 16 SEER and greater: $350 per ton New Manufactured Homes • WFEC will pay the difference to upgrade from an electric furnace to an air-source heat pump. The rebate will be paid directly to the manufactured home dealer on behalf of, and for the benefit of the member.

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

We'll pay the difference not to exceed: Up to $400 for a 2 to 2.5 ton unit Up to $600 for a 3 to 4 ton unit Up to $700 for a 5 ton unit

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

Existing Manufactured Homes • $400 per ton to the homeowner for converting from an electric furnace to a heat pump.

For more information, contact WFEC at 800-342-7400.

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.

If you're one of our electric cooperative members, we'll cover the difference*, at no cost to you, between an electric furnace and a heat pump. Enjoy a more efficient heating and cooling system that will save you an average of $550 a year on heating costs. You can use those savings to treat the kids, buy a boat, decorate the house or take a vacation!

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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* Cost difference paid directly to home dealer on behalf & for the benefit of the member.

Limitations apply.

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SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Glen Scott

Stump Grinding Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

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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BX SERIES

B SERIES

WFEC Remote Pay Locations

USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 68, NO 10

* Committed to continue to work for ALL Citizens of the county & continue to be easily accessible to my constituents. * Proven leadership working to create a business friendly community to recruit businesses to our county. * Striving to improve the proficiency of your county government. * Devoted to improve the county’s infrastructure for the safety of the citizen’s & overall growth of the county.

Such as roads, high speed internet, emergency services & consolidation of county offices. * Determined to think outside the box for funding sources & to work efficiently to hold down taxes on property owners.

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 Directors

Your vote and support would be greatly appreciated!

Political advertisement paid for & approved by Clint Pate, Republican, for County Commissioner District 2

BUSH

District 7 / Vice President

David

John

TATUM

ADAMS

District 1

District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer

John C.

Tim

PATRICK

ALFORD

District 3

District 2

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

A. C.

George Clayton

District 5

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OWENS

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

(850) 263-3231

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

Frank E.

Myron

BONDURANT

HUDSON

Attorney

District 9

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Regions Bank* Payment Locations:

(850) 526-2257

Blountstown - (850) 674-9110 Marianna - (850) 526-2300 *WFEC members who make payments at Regions Bank must be a Regions account holder and must pay with a Regions check.*

©Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2018

*$0 Down, 0% APR financing for up to 60 months on purchases of select new Kubota BX, B, L & MX Series equipment from particular dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, USA; subject to credit approval. Example: 48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Some exceptions apply. Offer expires 12/31/18. See us or go to KubotaUSA.com for more information. Optional equipment may be shown.

TERRY

DISTRICT 4

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

Dirt • Rock • Culverts

I would appreciate YOUR VOTE on August 28

PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY TERRY CHARLES, DEMOCRAT, COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4

24 Hour Emergency Response

Executive VP/CEO

CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9

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Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured

Cooler temps are just around the corner! Is your home’s heating system ready?

Remember to replace filters once a month.

To be a MAN of the PEOPLE!

Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Energy Efficiency Tip:

I will work diligently to utilize a fiduciary responsibility of the tax payer’s money.

Russell

DUNAWAY

Panhandle Tractor 5003 Highway 90 Marianna, Florida 32446

www.KubotaUSA.com

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

Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

for

MX SERIES

Rent-All • We have everything you need!

CHARLES MILES

For 60 MONTHS!*

Serving the Area for Over 60 Years

Purchase this size ad for ONLY $100/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Elect

L SERIES

Middlebrooks Contractors, Inc.

Randy

Joe E.

RONE

District 8 / President

0 DOWN 0% A.P.R. FINANCING $

ST!”

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

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial

Andy Hall 850.557.3368

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

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

Brent Hall 850.718.7314 ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

# CBC1260614 • # CCC1330769 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service Serving Northwest Florida!

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

Blountstown - (850) 674-5900

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

OCTOBER

Altha

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

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

ENERGY-EFFICIENT LED Lighting

Light your home using the same amount of light for less money Pages 10-11

A Cut Above M&M Welding Supply 2311 Boswell Road • Bonifay, FL 32425 Office: (850) 547-3292 Cell: (850) 373-6171

Cylinder rental - all types

Gases:

Oxygen Helium Acetylene Argon CO2 75/25 Nitrogen

TREE SERVICE

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

Safety equipment Helmets Torch Tips Rods Gloves Wire Jackets

Pole Barn Kits Available!

Deck Kits!

Pool Supplies in Stock!

C&C CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING

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

FREE Pool Water Testing Water Softener Pellets - $6.99 Pool Salt - $6.99 Pool Chemicals & Chlorine

www.panhandlesalvage.com

850-547-1001

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

FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

LLC

Owner: Jason Morris

Supplies:

Welding Services Available

690 E. Hwy. 90 Bonifay, FL 32425

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

Locally Owned & Operated

6x8 - $299 • 8x10 - $419 • 10x10 - $639 • 12x14 - $849 Many more sizes to choose from!

Rain Bird Irrigation Supplies Bee Keeping Supplies Now Available!

Red Mulch River Rock Pea Pebbles Landscaping Timbers

Treated Swings in Stock!

Heat Pump Rebates for Manufactured ...pg. 3 Homes Cooperatives See the Future

Railroad Ties $12.99!

...pg. 4

Cybersecurity Awareness Month ...pg. 8

850-547-9354

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

405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL

INSIDE ...

*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*

Let’s Power Savings ...pgs. 14-15 Local Classifieds

...pgs. 3-18

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