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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

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

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

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

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We're Still Here, We're in This Together, We're a Co-op

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Cast Your Vote on Nov. 3rd

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Peak Hurricane Season is at Our Doorstep

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Local Classifieds

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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.

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I pledge to continue the excellent customer service EXPERIENCED in dealing with hurricane damage assessments Email: morrishaid4propertyappraiser@gmail.com Political ad paid for & approved by Rebecca Morris-Haid, Democrat, for Jackson Co. Property Appraiser

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Clayton O. Rooks, CPA

Jackson County Clerk of Circuit Court

• 15 years experience in the Clerk’s office • 4 years experience as Clerk of Circuit Court • Nearly 20 years experience in public accounting • 4th generation resident of Jackson Co. & graduate of MHS, Chipola College & FSU • Conservative Christian & member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints • Member of FL. Assoc. of Court Clerks & Comptrollers, serving on various committees • Married to Amy English Rooks for 33 years; 3 children: Maggie, a local attorney; Clayte, a 2nd year surgical resident & Mattie, a junior at MHS Paid political advertisement by Clayton O. Rooks, III, Democrat

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We're Still Here, We're in this Together, We're a Co-op

Wanted (cont.)

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

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s each of our members knows, it has been two years since the catastrophic Hurricane Michael forever changed our way of life, our landscape, and destroyed more than just our electric system.

WFEC does not want to relive our experiences or revisit traumatic memories. You know. You lived it. We lived it. WFEC worked to repair our electric system as quickly and safely as possible with temporary repairs – but each and every pole and line must be inspected after those temporary repairs - repairs which must still be converted into more permanent repairs and solutions. This is called temporary to permanent work.

Power was restored to members within 28 days – a major accomplishment after such damage – but system reliability takes time to rebuild. In essence, after the storm, WFEC restored your power temporarily but still needed to do the permanent work in order to enhance reliability.

This is something that began after all temporary repairs were made and it’s a process that continues today and into the foreseeable future.

WFEC has contracted with Musgrove, a utility contractor, to assist with this temporary to permanent work. The faster this work is completed, the sooner the reliability of WFEC’s system will return to pre-Hurricane Michael status. It’s important to keep in mind that your co-op has approximately 4,800 miles of overhead powerlines within its four-county service area so it will take years to complete properly. This is a process that WFEC is completely committed to but it will take time.

The cooperative has continued to do our regularly scheduled “down line” right-of-way trimming with Asplundh and has also contracted with Burford to remove leaning and dangerous trees left behind by Hurricane

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

Dodge pickup truck, manual shift, half ton, 70s or early 80s, rough body ok; 768-9276, Gene.

THANK YOU We would like to thank each of you for your prayers and acts of kindness during this difficult time. Robert M. Harcus Family

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.

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

OCT.

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

Voluntary and Open Membership Democratic Member Control Members' Economic Participation Autonomy and Independence Education, Training, and Information Cooperation Among Cooperatives Concern for Community

Cooperatives celebrate the seven core principles that govern them. Working together, these principles embody the cooperative difference.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Michael. Many of these trees were not initially leaning or dead after the storm, but with weakened root systems, they have become an issue as time passed.

In 2019, the co-op reported to members that it would owe in excess of $70 million dollars for damages and expenses caused directly by Hurricane Michael. At this time, WFEC has only received about one-third of the reimbursement from claims that have been submitted to FEMA. One hundred percent of the hurricane recovery fee WFEC collects is used to pay the interest and principle on the emergency line of credit required to cover these expenses until all FEMA reimbursements are received.

FEMA is the only government agency from which WFEC will receive any reimbursements.

All utilities serving our area, whether electrical or telecommunication, now have some sort of storm recovery fee built into their rates. WFEC is not the only utility to implement a hurricane recovery fee.

The recovery fee is charged according to the amount of kilowatt hours (kWh) consumed by each member. This is the fairest way to recover the money needed to pay expenses that were incurred directly by Hurricane Michael. These expenses affect all of us since WFEC is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative. Many new members of the cooperative say they were not here during the storm and wonder why they have to pay the recovery fee - this fee is not a punishment for those who were here

or who were not - it is simply to pay the expenses until FEMA reimbursements are received.

As your local, member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, WFEC always wants to be transparent with its members about why we are collecting this fee and how we are using it. That’s just how we’re built as a co-op, following the Seven Cooperative Principles.

If you, our members, ever have any questions regarding anything about the cooperative, please feel free to call (800) 342-7400 to ask.

WFEC remains committed to serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties with clean, reliable and affordable electric service for years to come.

Energy Efficiency Tip:

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25 plus canning jars, pints, quarts, half gallon; 263-7448.

Proform 440ES recumbent Dexter cows, healthy herd of 6, 2 exercise bike, like new, $500; pregnant, 1 bull, 3 cut bull calves, 592-2408. $4,000; 643-1519, Clarksville.

Singer sewing machine, in cabinet, $50 OBO; 592-6921.

Home/Farm Round bales of hay, 4x5, fertilized prior to each cutting; 386-972-5760.

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

Bagged oats/wheat for cows or deer plots, save buying corn in bulk or barrels; 5x5 Bahia rolls; 260-2444.

Queen mattress set, new $500; king mattress set, $500; two grand clocks; twelve drawer dresser; 547-4114.

Bahia hay, 5x4 rolls, barn stored, $35/roll; 579-2732.

The average household owns 24 electronic products, which account for roughly 12% of home energy use.

When shopping for electronics, consider ENERGY-STAR ®-certified products, which can be 70% more efficient than conventional models.

Miscellaneous

200 lb., 24% Southern States protein tubs; 371-9600, George Arnold.

Sears Nordic track weight bench, make an offer; 593-6088.

Utility trailer, 5’x12’ box, single axle, needs tires & floor, $175; 638-1962.

2020 oats, cleaned & bagged; 20,000 lb. feed oats, 92% germ; 956-2881.

Multiple Listings Square bale peanut hay; walk-in cooler; stock trailer, 6x10; round bale grass hay, 5x5; grain fed beef; 263-3427.

Ceramic bisque, ready to paint; hand-painted Indians; concrete benches, $30; love seat, $25; dresser, $30; built-in over; 547-4114.

Tifton 9 Bahia seed & hay, Two-horse trailer; grain wagon; 718-7779, Pat or 592-2647, Dan. hay fork; Amish buggy; treeing Local Telephone Prefixes Walker Coon dog puppies Alford 579 Grand Ridge 592 champion bloodlines; saddles; Altha 762 Greenwood 594 Bascom/Malone 569 Marianna 482, 526 tack; gentle horse; 592-2494 or Blountstown 674, 237 Ponce de Leon 836 Bonifay 547 Sneads 593 Caryville 548 Sunny Hills 773 209-8532.

Chipley 638, 415 Cottondale 352 Graceville 263

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Home on 30 acres & German Shorthair pointer puppies; will send pics to cell; 693-5001, Archie Jones.

Real Estate Custom-built, all-brick house, 3,800 sq. ft., land 100 acres, located in Clarksville; 703-282-5339.

71 acre pasture in Washington County, small pond, fenced, $3,000/acre; 234-7070.

Recreational Vehicles 2015 Rhino boat, 17’6”, 70 hp Suzuki hydraulic steering Minnkota trolling motor, 24 volts, inboard charging, electric anchors, Hummingbird fish finder, custom trailer, very nice; 260-4141.

WANTED Horses; ponies; mules; donkeys; aluminum dog box; 592-2494 or 209-8532.

Someone to appraise stamps, first day issued stamps, some dated 1842; 592-8342.

Someone to haul off trash; 593-5050.

Porch glider, in good condition; 593-9960.

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LARRY MOORE

“Experience you can count on”

Re-Elect

for Jackson County Superintendent of Schools

“Upon the subject of education...

I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in.” - Abraham Lincoln

LARRY MOORE Re-Elect

“Experience you can count on”

for Jackson County Superintendent of Schools “Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength of the nation.”

- John F. Kennedy

I humbly ask for your support and your vote on November 3rd.

I humbly ask for your support and your vote on November 3rd.

Early Voting starts October 19th and ends October 31st. Early voting locations are at the Supervisor of Elections Office, Graceville City Hall, and Sneads City Hall.

If you want to vote by absentee, call 850-482-9652 and request a ballot before Saturday, October 24th.

Early Voting starts October 19th and ends October 31st. Early voting locations are at the Supervisor of Elections Office, Graceville City Hall, and Sneads City Hall.

If you want to vote by absentee, call 850-482-9652 and request a ballot before Saturday, October 24th.

Please call me anytime at 850-209-7844.

Follow us on Facebook @ Larry Moore for Jackson Co School Superintendent Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Larry Moore, Democrat, for Superintendent of Schools

Bush Paint & Supply

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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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TOGETHER We can be safe.

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

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Cast Your Vote on Nov. 3

stay engaged and informed about any changes to polling locations or absentee and mail-in balloting procedures. he top priority of Florida's electric cooperatives is providing Voting is central to American member-owners with safe, reliable and affordable energy. But this democracy. We hope you will job requires more than stringing and maintaining power lines. It commit to cast your ballot on requires political engagement. That may seem far removed from our core November 3. To learn more about mission, but it’s absolutely essential to the services cooperatives provide. the upcoming elections and access That’s why electric co-ops in Florida and across the country are resources that can help you stay participating in Co-ops Vote, a nonpartisan program that encourages all informed, visit www.vote.coop or co-op members to participate in national, state and local elections. The contact your local supervisor of program also aims to educate political candidates and elected officials about elections office. the important role electric cooperatives play in their local communities.

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the service Calhoun County: organization representing the nation’s electric co-ops, launched Co-ops Vote (850) 674-8568 or in 2016. Co-ops Vote started as a national get-out-the-vote initiative that www.votecalhoun.com helped drive rural voter turnout.

As co-ops, the civic virtue of voting is in our DNA. We show concern Holmes County: (850) 547-1107 for community—one of the seven cooperative principles—through or www.holmeselections.com participation in our democracy.

“We want all of our members to take full advantage of their freedom Jackson County: (850) 482-9652 and right to vote. I encourage everyone to study their ballots before voting. or www.jacksoncountysoe.org Know and understand what the candidates and amendments stand for before making your mark. As a cooperative and a community, our voices Washington County: are heard,” said Derek Chadwell, WFEC Vice President, Member Services (850) 638-6230 or www.wcsoe.org and External Affairs.

Co-ops have another advantage. Elected officials and decision-makers across the political spectrum trust us because of the work the electric cooperative family has put into political engagement. When we all get involved, we can make things happen politically and in our local communities.

We know Election Day may look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that’s why we’re encouraging all co-op members to

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Peak Hurricane Season is at our Doorstep

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t’s October and in the Florida Panhandle we know all too well that it is the peak of our Atlantic Hurricane Season. In fact, Florida’s worst storms often come in October due to the very warm water, more humid air in the tropics and a general pattern that favors strong hurricanes across the central Atlantic Ocean. During this time of year, storms tend to form closer to the western Caribbean Sea, eastern Gulf of Mexico and east of Florida in the Atlantic. October cold fronts sweeping into the Gulf also often steer storms toward Florida. Because of this, Floridians are statistically more likely to see a land-falling hurricane in October. Since 1851, 10 of the 17 major hurricanes to strike the U.S. mainland have occurred in Florida in the month of October.

At the time this article is being written, the National Hurricane Center is watching 4 systems which could become storms. With this in mind, please make storm preparations in advance. Create a plan and prepare an emergency kit now – not when a storm is knocking at the door. Protect yourself, your loved ones and your home by rounding up the supplies you’ll need in advance.

Gather water, nonperishable food, flashlights, batteries, medications, and additional items ahead of time. Equip your family with a kit that’s easy to use at home or carry along in case you need to evacuate. Be sure to include medicine, a manual can opener, extra blankets, supplies for infants and small children, specialized supplies for the elderly, pet supplies and food, and a batterypowered radio.

Visit floridadisaster. org for a more comprehensive list of items you may need.

And, don’t forget your masks, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies!

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It is also of the utmost importance to be prepared for extended power outages caused by storms if you rely on medical devices. If so, WFEC strongly recommends having a plan in place in the event of extended power outages.

The best all-around solution is a backup power generator. If this is not a feasible option, find another location to weather the storm – whether that is a family member’s home, a hotel or a nearby shelter that can address health needs. To identify where the closest health shelter is located, contact your local emergency management office.

Also, arrange to have an extra supply of oxygen, medical supplies and batteries on hand for medical devices. In most cases, medical supply companies will work with their customers to deliver supplies ahead of a storm.

Having an emergency plan is important, too, if severe weather causes floods, fires or other crisis situations. Should your household need to evacuate and seek shelter elsewhere, do all family members know what to do and where you would go? Are they familiar with steps to take in case you become separated from one another? Is there a plan for letting loved ones know you’re safe? Don’t leave these questions unanswered.

We’re connecting you to readiness so you can protect yourself, your loved ones and your home during outages. As your cooperative, we care about our members and their families.

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Local help with your Medicare questions.

Gene Alford

Licensed Sales Agent

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YOUR

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things to consider before investing in rooftop solar

1. Do your research and list your questions.

2. Contact your electric cooperative for answers and guidance.

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

LARRY MOORE

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

(850) 209-2501 SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Mobile: 260-5438

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

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611 PAGE 8

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

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

Over 20 years experience

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Stacey Alday

“We Work to please YOU”

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

Since 1969

4” to 12”

Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Water Analysis & Treatment

850-263-8064

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Follow us on Facebook @ Larry Moore for Jackson Co School Superintendent

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

Josh Alday

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

WISEFLY AUTO GLASS - EST. 2007

Grand Ridge

Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

(850) 263-8831 (850) 326-8419

(850) 593-0009

Outboard & Small Engine

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

Service

Gary McIntosh

McIntosh

3. Understand the interconnection process and agreement.

and

Tractor & Equipment Repair Welding Irrigation Repair Excavator & Bulldozer Work Land Clearing Earth Moving

Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker 1410-A 410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290

4. Choose a reputable contractor/installer.

W&S Farm

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

“Experience you can count on”

Re-Elect

for Jackson County Superintendent of Schools

I humbly ask for your support and your vote on November 3rd.

Please call me anytime at 850-209-7844.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

-Nelson Mandela Early Voting starts October 19th and ends October 31st.

Early voting locations are at the Supervisor of Elections Office, Graceville City Hall, and Sneads City Hall.

If you want to vote by absentee, call 850-482-9652 and request a ballot before Saturday, October 24th.

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

ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

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Keep it dry. An ideal location to operate a generator is under an open, canopy-like structure on a surface where water cannot form puddles or drain under the generator. Help minimize the risk of electrical shock during moist or wet weather by using a generator only when necessary, and always dry your hands before touching it.

Avoid back-feeding. NEVER plug the generator into the wall. Instead, use a heavy-duty extension cord to plug appliances into your portable generator. Check that the entire cord is free of cuts or tears and that the plug has all three prongs, especially a grounding pin. Only a licensed electrician should connect a generator to a main electrical panel by installing the proper equipment according to code. Also, make sure the electrician installs an approved disconnect switch, so you can safely disconnect your home’s wiring from the utility system before using the generator.

•

Turn the generator on before plugging appliances into it. Once the generator is running, avoid overloading it. Prioritize your needs and turn on necessary appliances and lights one at a time.

•

Turn the generator off and be sure it’s cool before fueling it. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts could ignite.

•

Keep children and pets away from generators. Components get hot during operation.

We’re connecting you to safety with information that helps protect you and your family.

Sweet Potato Cake Submitted by: Sue Cronkite Ingredients:

Branching Out Tree Care Hazardous Tree Removal

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

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Jeremy Hill

850-326-0266

Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161

2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 11/2 cups vegetable oil 2 tablespoons cinnamon 4 eggs 2 cups grated sweet potatoes

Icing: 1 (1/2 cup) stick butter 3 ounces cream cheese 1 lb. box confectioner's sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup nuts Mix butter, cream cheese & vanilla really well. Add sugar, then nuts. This is enough icing to put a thick layer between layers and completely cover the cake.

Directions: Grate potatoes. Using an electric mixer, mix eggs, oil & cinnamon. Gradually add sugar, then flour. Mix well. Add potatoes. Makes 2 layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Forestry Mulching

with our equipment, we simply grind the bush or trees to the ground into a mulch. The mulch will decay & put nutrients back into the soil, food plots, fence runs or cut over timber.

Hinson Land Clearing (850) 481-2960 Free Estimates

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 12

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

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

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

We Need Your Help!

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

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

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

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 9

Your Generator Safety Connection

G

enerators - whether portable or permanent - can come in handy during long-term power outages caused by severe weather. But if not used correctly, a generator can be very dangerous. As your safety connection, we want to help you use this equipment safely.

First, it’s important to select a qualified vendor or electrician who can help you determine whether a portable or a permanent generator is best for your home. Unless you’re a licensed electrician, installing a permanent generator is never a DIY project. This type of generator must have a transfer switch that prevents energy from leaving your generator and going back out onto the utility’s electrical equipment, or “back-feeding.”

Back-feeding can be fatal to a line worker or others near downed power lines. Only a qualified professional should install your generator and transfer switch to connect the equipment directly to your home’s wiring.

If using a portable generator, keep these tips in mind: •

Before using any generator, be sure to read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

•

Operate the generator outdoors in an area with plenty of ventilation, because it gives off exhaust that contains carbon monoxide. Even if

you can’t smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed to carbon monoxide. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using a generator, get fresh air right away. Consider installing battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms. In fact, more deaths associated with Hurricane Laura were caused by the improper use of portable generators than the storm itself, according to an article on NPR's website. Eight of the 15 hurricane-related deaths confirmed by the Louisiana Department of Health are attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators. continued on page 12

A new meter collar device that makes connecting a portable generator safe & easy Connecting a Portable Generator is Now Safe & Easy with GenerLink™ • After much research, the co-op is of the opinion that the GenerLink™ is one of the most reliable, affordable & safe means of connecting a portable generator to your home.

• WFEC does not sell or provide a warranty, service or repair the GenerLink™. However, the co-op will install the device at no cost to members wishing to purchase one directly from Global Power Products (GPP).

• If requested, WFEC will provide financing for members wishing to purchase a GenerLink™ from GPP. Financing will be for qualified members only at 5% interest for a maximum of 36 months. Down payment required. The down payment amount based on credit approval with the cooperative.

SAFE: • GenerLink™ eliminates the use of extension cords & other connections that can be hazardous to members and utility personnel.

• GenerLink™ detects when a generator is operating & automatically disconnects from the utility grid, eliminating dangerous backfeed.

EASY: • GenerLink™ is equipped with GenerLok™, a unique interlocking power cord system that provides a quick & easy connection of a portable generator.

• GenerLink™ is installed in 20 minutes or less by utility personnel & does not require the member's presence.

• GenerLink™ is easily installed behind a member's electric meter & requires no rewiring of the member's electrical system.

• With GenerLink™, our members have the flexibility to run virtually any appliance, up to the capacity of their generator by simply energizing appliances from their breaker panel.

Connecting a generator directly to your home's wiring can cause back-feeding along the powerlines & electrocute anyone coming in contact with them.

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

800-886-3837

ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 11

Your Generator Safety Connection

G

enerators - whether portable or permanent - can come in handy during long-term power outages caused by severe weather. But if not used correctly, a generator can be very dangerous. As your safety connection, we want to help you use this equipment safely.

First, it’s important to select a qualified vendor or electrician who can help you determine whether a portable or a permanent generator is best for your home. Unless you’re a licensed electrician, installing a permanent generator is never a DIY project. This type of generator must have a transfer switch that prevents energy from leaving your generator and going back out onto the utility’s electrical equipment, or “back-feeding.”

Back-feeding can be fatal to a line worker or others near downed power lines. Only a qualified professional should install your generator and transfer switch to connect the equipment directly to your home’s wiring.

If using a portable generator, keep these tips in mind: •

Before using any generator, be sure to read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

•

Operate the generator outdoors in an area with plenty of ventilation, because it gives off exhaust that contains carbon monoxide. Even if

you can’t smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed to carbon monoxide. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using a generator, get fresh air right away. Consider installing battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms. In fact, more deaths associated with Hurricane Laura were caused by the improper use of portable generators than the storm itself, according to an article on NPR's website. Eight of the 15 hurricane-related deaths confirmed by the Louisiana Department of Health are attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators. continued on page 12

A new meter collar device that makes connecting a portable generator safe & easy Connecting a Portable Generator is Now Safe & Easy with GenerLink™ • After much research, the co-op is of the opinion that the GenerLink™ is one of the most reliable, affordable & safe means of connecting a portable generator to your home.

• WFEC does not sell or provide a warranty, service or repair the GenerLink™. However, the co-op will install the device at no cost to members wishing to purchase one directly from Global Power Products (GPP).

• If requested, WFEC will provide financing for members wishing to purchase a GenerLink™ from GPP. Financing will be for qualified members only at 5% interest for a maximum of 36 months. Down payment required. The down payment amount based on credit approval with the cooperative.

SAFE: • GenerLink™ eliminates the use of extension cords & other connections that can be hazardous to members and utility personnel.

• GenerLink™ detects when a generator is operating & automatically disconnects from the utility grid, eliminating dangerous backfeed.

EASY: • GenerLink™ is equipped with GenerLok™, a unique interlocking power cord system that provides a quick & easy connection of a portable generator.

• GenerLink™ is installed in 20 minutes or less by utility personnel & does not require the member's presence.

• GenerLink™ is easily installed behind a member's electric meter & requires no rewiring of the member's electrical system.

• With GenerLink™, our members have the flexibility to run virtually any appliance, up to the capacity of their generator by simply energizing appliances from their breaker panel.

Connecting a generator directly to your home's wiring can cause back-feeding along the powerlines & electrocute anyone coming in contact with them.

PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

800-886-3837

ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

PAGE 11

•

•

Keep it dry. An ideal location to operate a generator is under an open, canopy-like structure on a surface where water cannot form puddles or drain under the generator. Help minimize the risk of electrical shock during moist or wet weather by using a generator only when necessary, and always dry your hands before touching it.

Avoid back-feeding. NEVER plug the generator into the wall. Instead, use a heavy-duty extension cord to plug appliances into your portable generator. Check that the entire cord is free of cuts or tears and that the plug has all three prongs, especially a grounding pin. Only a licensed electrician should connect a generator to a main electrical panel by installing the proper equipment according to code. Also, make sure the electrician installs an approved disconnect switch, so you can safely disconnect your home’s wiring from the utility system before using the generator.

•

Turn the generator on before plugging appliances into it. Once the generator is running, avoid overloading it. Prioritize your needs and turn on necessary appliances and lights one at a time.

•

Turn the generator off and be sure it’s cool before fueling it. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts could ignite.

•

Keep children and pets away from generators. Components get hot during operation.

We’re connecting you to safety with information that helps protect you and your family.

Sweet Potato Cake Submitted by: Sue Cronkite Ingredients:

Branching Out Tree Care Hazardous Tree Removal

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

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Jeremy Hill

850-326-0266

Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161

2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 11/2 cups vegetable oil 2 tablespoons cinnamon 4 eggs 2 cups grated sweet potatoes

Icing: 1 (1/2 cup) stick butter 3 ounces cream cheese 1 lb. box confectioner's sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup nuts Mix butter, cream cheese & vanilla really well. Add sugar, then nuts. This is enough icing to put a thick layer between layers and completely cover the cake.

Directions: Grate potatoes. Using an electric mixer, mix eggs, oil & cinnamon. Gradually add sugar, then flour. Mix well. Add potatoes. Makes 2 layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Forestry Mulching

with our equipment, we simply grind the bush or trees to the ground into a mulch. The mulch will decay & put nutrients back into the soil, food plots, fence runs or cut over timber.

Hinson Land Clearing (850) 481-2960 Free Estimates

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 12

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

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

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

We Need Your Help!

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

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

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

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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4

YOUR

ENERGY

CONNECTION

things to consider before investing in rooftop solar

1. Do your research and list your questions.

2. Contact your electric cooperative for answers and guidance.

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

LARRY MOORE

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

(850) 209-2501 SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Mobile: 260-5438

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

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 638-2611 PAGE 8

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

Touchton’s Barns & Sheds

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

Over 20 years experience

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Stacey Alday

“We Work to please YOU”

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

Since 1969

4” to 12”

Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Water Analysis & Treatment

850-263-8064

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Follow us on Facebook @ Larry Moore for Jackson Co School Superintendent

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

Josh Alday

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

WISEFLY AUTO GLASS - EST. 2007

Grand Ridge

Licensed & Insured LI20000696600

(850) 263-8831 (850) 326-8419

(850) 593-0009

Outboard & Small Engine

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

Service

Gary McIntosh

McIntosh

3. Understand the interconnection process and agreement.

and

Tractor & Equipment Repair Welding Irrigation Repair Excavator & Bulldozer Work Land Clearing Earth Moving

Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker 1410-A 410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290

4. Choose a reputable contractor/installer.

W&S Farm

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

“Experience you can count on”

Re-Elect

for Jackson County Superintendent of Schools

I humbly ask for your support and your vote on November 3rd.

Please call me anytime at 850-209-7844.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

-Nelson Mandela Early Voting starts October 19th and ends October 31st.

Early voting locations are at the Supervisor of Elections Office, Graceville City Hall, and Sneads City Hall.

If you want to vote by absentee, call 850-482-9652 and request a ballot before Saturday, October 24th.

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

ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Local help with your Medicare questions.

Gene Alford

Licensed Sales Agent

850-209-1381, TTY 711

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

Owners: Darren & Alisa Hill

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

License Number: CMC1250499

Buyers & Sellers Welcome #AB3552

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

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

547-3696

593-Hill (593-4455)

(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

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Brock’s Equipment Service

Lynn & Steve’s Helping Hands, LLC DBA

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

Excavator, Dozer & Dump Truck Service

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

Tri-County Tractor Work

• Bucket work • Bush Hogging • Chainsaw/Pruning Work • Light Clearing

386-748-9035 850-547-1676

(Cell)

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service John White Owner

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and

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

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

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Centipede Seed

On the FarmDelivered or Installed

Full Time Realtor since 1996 4420 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 Property Searches • Follow my blog @http://realtordrs.com

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

Servicing Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

What’s in YOUR Water?

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.

Davis

We Haul Asphalt, Fill Dirt & Limerock

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

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Hill(Hill’s Services , Inc. Tree Service)

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

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

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

3783 Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

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

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.

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

OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel

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

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Helping families achieve their home ownership dreams since 1962.

Our loan experts will help find the right home loan for you.

Applying is easy! Call 1-877-499-0572 or visit us online.

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Trade/service marks are the property of First Federal Bank, Residential Mortgage Licensee: 408902.

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Cast Your Vote on Nov. 3

stay engaged and informed about any changes to polling locations or absentee and mail-in balloting procedures. he top priority of Florida's electric cooperatives is providing Voting is central to American member-owners with safe, reliable and affordable energy. But this democracy. We hope you will job requires more than stringing and maintaining power lines. It commit to cast your ballot on requires political engagement. That may seem far removed from our core November 3. To learn more about mission, but it’s absolutely essential to the services cooperatives provide. the upcoming elections and access That’s why electric co-ops in Florida and across the country are resources that can help you stay participating in Co-ops Vote, a nonpartisan program that encourages all informed, visit www.vote.coop or co-op members to participate in national, state and local elections. The contact your local supervisor of program also aims to educate political candidates and elected officials about elections office. the important role electric cooperatives play in their local communities.

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the service Calhoun County: organization representing the nation’s electric co-ops, launched Co-ops Vote (850) 674-8568 or in 2016. Co-ops Vote started as a national get-out-the-vote initiative that www.votecalhoun.com helped drive rural voter turnout.

As co-ops, the civic virtue of voting is in our DNA. We show concern Holmes County: (850) 547-1107 for community—one of the seven cooperative principles—through or www.holmeselections.com participation in our democracy.

“We want all of our members to take full advantage of their freedom Jackson County: (850) 482-9652 and right to vote. I encourage everyone to study their ballots before voting. or www.jacksoncountysoe.org Know and understand what the candidates and amendments stand for before making your mark. As a cooperative and a community, our voices Washington County: are heard,” said Derek Chadwell, WFEC Vice President, Member Services (850) 638-6230 or www.wcsoe.org and External Affairs.

Co-ops have another advantage. Elected officials and decision-makers across the political spectrum trust us because of the work the electric cooperative family has put into political engagement. When we all get involved, we can make things happen politically and in our local communities.

We know Election Day may look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that’s why we’re encouraging all co-op members to

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CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Peak Hurricane Season is at our Doorstep

I

t’s October and in the Florida Panhandle we know all too well that it is the peak of our Atlantic Hurricane Season. In fact, Florida’s worst storms often come in October due to the very warm water, more humid air in the tropics and a general pattern that favors strong hurricanes across the central Atlantic Ocean. During this time of year, storms tend to form closer to the western Caribbean Sea, eastern Gulf of Mexico and east of Florida in the Atlantic. October cold fronts sweeping into the Gulf also often steer storms toward Florida. Because of this, Floridians are statistically more likely to see a land-falling hurricane in October. Since 1851, 10 of the 17 major hurricanes to strike the U.S. mainland have occurred in Florida in the month of October.

At the time this article is being written, the National Hurricane Center is watching 4 systems which could become storms. With this in mind, please make storm preparations in advance. Create a plan and prepare an emergency kit now – not when a storm is knocking at the door. Protect yourself, your loved ones and your home by rounding up the supplies you’ll need in advance.

Gather water, nonperishable food, flashlights, batteries, medications, and additional items ahead of time. Equip your family with a kit that’s easy to use at home or carry along in case you need to evacuate. Be sure to include medicine, a manual can opener, extra blankets, supplies for infants and small children, specialized supplies for the elderly, pet supplies and food, and a batterypowered radio.

Visit floridadisaster. org for a more comprehensive list of items you may need.

And, don’t forget your masks, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies!

ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

It is also of the utmost importance to be prepared for extended power outages caused by storms if you rely on medical devices. If so, WFEC strongly recommends having a plan in place in the event of extended power outages.

The best all-around solution is a backup power generator. If this is not a feasible option, find another location to weather the storm – whether that is a family member’s home, a hotel or a nearby shelter that can address health needs. To identify where the closest health shelter is located, contact your local emergency management office.

Also, arrange to have an extra supply of oxygen, medical supplies and batteries on hand for medical devices. In most cases, medical supply companies will work with their customers to deliver supplies ahead of a storm.

Having an emergency plan is important, too, if severe weather causes floods, fires or other crisis situations. Should your household need to evacuate and seek shelter elsewhere, do all family members know what to do and where you would go? Are they familiar with steps to take in case you become separated from one another? Is there a plan for letting loved ones know you’re safe? Don’t leave these questions unanswered.

We’re connecting you to readiness so you can protect yourself, your loved ones and your home during outages. As your cooperative, we care about our members and their families.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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LARRY MOORE

“Experience you can count on”

Re-Elect

for Jackson County Superintendent of Schools

“Upon the subject of education...

I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in.” - Abraham Lincoln

LARRY MOORE Re-Elect

“Experience you can count on”

for Jackson County Superintendent of Schools “Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength of the nation.”

- John F. Kennedy

I humbly ask for your support and your vote on November 3rd.

I humbly ask for your support and your vote on November 3rd.

Early Voting starts October 19th and ends October 31st. Early voting locations are at the Supervisor of Elections Office, Graceville City Hall, and Sneads City Hall.

If you want to vote by absentee, call 850-482-9652 and request a ballot before Saturday, October 24th.

Early Voting starts October 19th and ends October 31st. Early voting locations are at the Supervisor of Elections Office, Graceville City Hall, and Sneads City Hall.

If you want to vote by absentee, call 850-482-9652 and request a ballot before Saturday, October 24th.

Please call me anytime at 850-209-7844.

Follow us on Facebook @ Larry Moore for Jackson Co School Superintendent Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Larry Moore, Democrat, for Superintendent of Schools

Bush Paint & Supply

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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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Please call me anytime at 850-209-7844.

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TOGETHER We can be safe.

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

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Michael. Many of these trees were not initially leaning or dead after the storm, but with weakened root systems, they have become an issue as time passed.

In 2019, the co-op reported to members that it would owe in excess of $70 million dollars for damages and expenses caused directly by Hurricane Michael. At this time, WFEC has only received about one-third of the reimbursement from claims that have been submitted to FEMA. One hundred percent of the hurricane recovery fee WFEC collects is used to pay the interest and principle on the emergency line of credit required to cover these expenses until all FEMA reimbursements are received.

FEMA is the only government agency from which WFEC will receive any reimbursements.

All utilities serving our area, whether electrical or telecommunication, now have some sort of storm recovery fee built into their rates. WFEC is not the only utility to implement a hurricane recovery fee.

The recovery fee is charged according to the amount of kilowatt hours (kWh) consumed by each member. This is the fairest way to recover the money needed to pay expenses that were incurred directly by Hurricane Michael. These expenses affect all of us since WFEC is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative. Many new members of the cooperative say they were not here during the storm and wonder why they have to pay the recovery fee - this fee is not a punishment for those who were here

or who were not - it is simply to pay the expenses until FEMA reimbursements are received.

As your local, member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, WFEC always wants to be transparent with its members about why we are collecting this fee and how we are using it. That’s just how we’re built as a co-op, following the Seven Cooperative Principles.

If you, our members, ever have any questions regarding anything about the cooperative, please feel free to call (800) 342-7400 to ask.

WFEC remains committed to serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties with clean, reliable and affordable electric service for years to come.

Energy Efficiency Tip:

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Animals/Livestock

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25 plus canning jars, pints, quarts, half gallon; 263-7448.

Proform 440ES recumbent Dexter cows, healthy herd of 6, 2 exercise bike, like new, $500; pregnant, 1 bull, 3 cut bull calves, 592-2408. $4,000; 643-1519, Clarksville.

Singer sewing machine, in cabinet, $50 OBO; 592-6921.

Home/Farm Round bales of hay, 4x5, fertilized prior to each cutting; 386-972-5760.

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

Bagged oats/wheat for cows or deer plots, save buying corn in bulk or barrels; 5x5 Bahia rolls; 260-2444.

Queen mattress set, new $500; king mattress set, $500; two grand clocks; twelve drawer dresser; 547-4114.

Bahia hay, 5x4 rolls, barn stored, $35/roll; 579-2732.

The average household owns 24 electronic products, which account for roughly 12% of home energy use.

When shopping for electronics, consider ENERGY-STAR ®-certified products, which can be 70% more efficient than conventional models.

Miscellaneous

200 lb., 24% Southern States protein tubs; 371-9600, George Arnold.

Sears Nordic track weight bench, make an offer; 593-6088.

Utility trailer, 5’x12’ box, single axle, needs tires & floor, $175; 638-1962.

2020 oats, cleaned & bagged; 20,000 lb. feed oats, 92% germ; 956-2881.

Multiple Listings Square bale peanut hay; walk-in cooler; stock trailer, 6x10; round bale grass hay, 5x5; grain fed beef; 263-3427.

Ceramic bisque, ready to paint; hand-painted Indians; concrete benches, $30; love seat, $25; dresser, $30; built-in over; 547-4114.

Tifton 9 Bahia seed & hay, Two-horse trailer; grain wagon; 718-7779, Pat or 592-2647, Dan. hay fork; Amish buggy; treeing Local Telephone Prefixes Walker Coon dog puppies Alford 579 Grand Ridge 592 champion bloodlines; saddles; Altha 762 Greenwood 594 Bascom/Malone 569 Marianna 482, 526 tack; gentle horse; 592-2494 or Blountstown 674, 237 Ponce de Leon 836 Bonifay 547 Sneads 593 Caryville 548 Sunny Hills 773 209-8532.

Chipley 638, 415 Cottondale 352 Graceville 263

Vernon 535 Westville 956

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Home on 30 acres & German Shorthair pointer puppies; will send pics to cell; 693-5001, Archie Jones.

Real Estate Custom-built, all-brick house, 3,800 sq. ft., land 100 acres, located in Clarksville; 703-282-5339.

71 acre pasture in Washington County, small pond, fenced, $3,000/acre; 234-7070.

Recreational Vehicles 2015 Rhino boat, 17’6”, 70 hp Suzuki hydraulic steering Minnkota trolling motor, 24 volts, inboard charging, electric anchors, Hummingbird fish finder, custom trailer, very nice; 260-4141.

WANTED Horses; ponies; mules; donkeys; aluminum dog box; 592-2494 or 209-8532.

Someone to appraise stamps, first day issued stamps, some dated 1842; 592-8342.

Someone to haul off trash; 593-5050.

Porch glider, in good condition; 593-9960.

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We're Still Here, We're in this Together, We're a Co-op

Wanted (cont.)

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

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s each of our members knows, it has been two years since the catastrophic Hurricane Michael forever changed our way of life, our landscape, and destroyed more than just our electric system.

WFEC does not want to relive our experiences or revisit traumatic memories. You know. You lived it. We lived it. WFEC worked to repair our electric system as quickly and safely as possible with temporary repairs – but each and every pole and line must be inspected after those temporary repairs - repairs which must still be converted into more permanent repairs and solutions. This is called temporary to permanent work.

Power was restored to members within 28 days – a major accomplishment after such damage – but system reliability takes time to rebuild. In essence, after the storm, WFEC restored your power temporarily but still needed to do the permanent work in order to enhance reliability.

This is something that began after all temporary repairs were made and it’s a process that continues today and into the foreseeable future.

WFEC has contracted with Musgrove, a utility contractor, to assist with this temporary to permanent work. The faster this work is completed, the sooner the reliability of WFEC’s system will return to pre-Hurricane Michael status. It’s important to keep in mind that your co-op has approximately 4,800 miles of overhead powerlines within its four-county service area so it will take years to complete properly. This is a process that WFEC is completely committed to but it will take time.

The cooperative has continued to do our regularly scheduled “down line” right-of-way trimming with Asplundh and has also contracted with Burford to remove leaning and dangerous trees left behind by Hurricane

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

Dodge pickup truck, manual shift, half ton, 70s or early 80s, rough body ok; 768-9276, Gene.

THANK YOU We would like to thank each of you for your prayers and acts of kindness during this difficult time. Robert M. Harcus Family

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.

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

OCT.

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

Voluntary and Open Membership Democratic Member Control Members' Economic Participation Autonomy and Independence Education, Training, and Information Cooperation Among Cooperatives Concern for Community

Cooperatives celebrate the seven core principles that govern them. Working together, these principles embody the cooperative difference.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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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.

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I humbly ask for your vote on November 3, 2020 to become the next Sheriff of Jackson County. For the last twelve years, I have served the citizens of Marianna, and now it is time to serve all the citizens of Jackson County!

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