October 2023

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

West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Quick, Easy & Convenient.

Text Us. Page 8 Pole Barn Kits Available!

Deck Kits!

Debbie Roney Smith Call or text: (850) 209-8039

LIC#SL642701

“Be SOLD with American Gold”

Knives Available

Concrete Block Rebar Wire Culverts

OCTOB

ER SALE

FREE Pool Water Testing

“I List - I Sell” Full Time Realtor Since 1996 4420 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446

www.realtordrs.com • debson1999@gmail.com

INSIDE ...

HWY. 77 BINGO, INC.

Outdoor Light Out? Tell Us. ...pg. 3

(850) 263-7788

Decrease Damage from Surges & Spikes ...pg. 5

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!

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: All session games pay $250!

Saturdays 7 Sundays: Jackpot games @ 4-5-6-7-9 & 10 PM Double Action Mini-Session at 4:00 PM

Mondays & Wednesdays: T-shirt night

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Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL 73, NO 10

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Apply for Youth Tour

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Local Classifieds

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Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction

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USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 73, NO 10

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

WFEC Board of Trustees

24 Hour Emergency Response CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9

Middlebrooks Contractors, Inc. Serving the Area for Over 60 Years Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair • Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation • Dirt • Rock • Culverts Rent-All • We have everything you need! Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc.

Ph: (850) 547-3658

Plumbing • Electrical • Licensed & Insured

David

Tim

TATUM

ALFORD

District 1

District 2

John

Jackie

District 4

District 3

David

George Clayton

District 5 / Vice President

District 6

CORBIN

OWENS

Randy

Joe E.

BUSH

RONE

District 7 / Secretary-Treasurer

New to the Area? Turning 65?

Eligible for Medicaid?

DROP Program?

District 8 / President

I Can Help.

I’m Local. Licensed/Certified/Dependable/Helpful Over 200 carriers:

Frank E.

Myron

BONDURANT

HUDSON

Attorney

District 9

Melonie Wood (850) 658-2635 Shawn

WALLING

Executive VP/CEO

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This Halloween, we’re focused on reliability keeping the porch lights on, so you can focus on what matters - the treats. Learn more about how you can help protect our community at voicesforcooperativepower.com/stregister.

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Did you know using your dishwasher is more energy efficient than washing a load of dishes by hand?

To maximize efficiency, wash full loads in the dishwasher and don’t block the arms of other parts that move while the appliance is in use.

For additional savings, turn on the “air dry” setting and use it instead of the “heat dry” setting and use a rinse aid to help dishes dry faster without spotting and streaking.

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

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Multiple Listings (cont.) Recreational Vehicles Golf cart seats, 351/2 x151/2, $69; bull bumper guard, $125; truck step up rails, 3 sets, $125 each, 4’ gates $89; w/wire, $125; 6’, $125; 850-547-0448 or 850-373-3709.

Vintage 1981 Honda Goldwing 1100 GL, 6,900 miles, saddle bags, buddy seat, $7,000; with License plates from any state, trailer, $8,500, good shape; 850-547-0448 or 850-373-3709. mainly Florida, prior to 1980; old motorcycles or parts prior to 1960; 850-557-7030, Greg.

Vehicles Homemade/handmade quilts, lap quilts, baby quilts, twin, full 1967 Volkswagen Beetle or queen; two used bathtubs, to be used for water or feed troughs, "BUG”, original owner, partially re-upholstered and restored w/ great price; 850-547-3649.

VW parts, has been stored under Two bed frames, one queen size cover, runs great, serious buyers, wooden frame and one standard please contact owner; 407-234-3335. size metal frame w/mattresses; two dressers and tables, nice computer table; call 850-592-4740.

WANTED

Real Estate

Older Corvette, must be standard shift; 607-349-4844 or 16 acres of land in the Graceville 850-579-2453, leave message. area, portions farmable; 150-500 acres pasture land, in 727-403-4463.

Holmes or Washington County Notification Statement area; 850-234-7070.

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

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

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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1971 Monte Carlo front bumper, will buy or will trade 1970 bumper; 850-547-0448 or 850-373-3709.

Penny through dollar coins, loose, in jars, collections and estates, buy, trade or sell, honest and professional; 850-326-3437.

FREE Red Cattle dog or red heeler, 8 years old, neutered, 50 lbs., has shots, very smart, house broken, perfect for farm or ranch; 540784-0182.

Puppies, born April 25, part black lab and part yellow lab, all shots, wormed, loving & playful; 850-956-2054.

THANK YOU JCFR, DVFD, GRVFD, SVFD, MVED, JCSO and Joseph Land thank you for your quick response to the Providence Church Road house fire. It was greatly appreciated.

God’s Handyman, LLC

Specializing in Remodeling & Antique Restoration • 20 years experience • Interior & Exterior Doors • Finish Carpentry • Decks • Additions • Hard Wood Floor • Vinyl Siding • Windows Restoration • Baseboards • Crown/Custom Trim • Painting • Kitchen & Bathroom • Chair Rail • Sheetrock Remodels • Toilets • Much More!

• Flooring (850) 209-6593 All Are Welcome!

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Outdoor Light Out? Tell Us.

L

ighting contributes to a sense of well-being and enables us to engage many activities during nighttime hours.

If you have an outdoor light on your property that is not working or see one on West Florida Electric Cooperative's (WFEC) system, please contact the cooperative to report it.

When reporting a problem, please provide the information below so that we can make repairs and contact you if needed.

• Provide your member account number or meter number, just like when you report a power outage. Some members have multiple yard lights when reporting the outage you might be asked where the light is located on the property.

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Describe the nature of the problem - is the light blinking? Is the bulb burned out?

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Provide contact information like the name, address, email address, or phone number of the person reporting the outdoor light so you can be contacted if needed. Providing as much information as possible ensures the proper response to the request.

To report a broken or malfunctioning outdoor light, contact the co-op at 800-342-7400 during normal business hours. If you experience any other types of damage at your home - such as leaning poles, broken meter bases/meters, damaged surge equipment or other related items, please contact us.

Light Out? We need to know.

To Report an Inoperable or Malfunctioning Yard Light:

Call (800) 342-7400 or your local district office If you’re aware of a malfunctioning light on our lines, let us know.

Simply inform us of the location, and we’ll make sure it’s repaired.

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

October Blountstown, Campbellton & Malone When ROW crews are trimming in your area, there may be several days between ROW cutting & clean-up crews due to inclement weather, equipment failure or other unforeseen circumstances.

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Justin Joyner 850-658-2890

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

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

Larry’s Rescreening, LLC Veteran owned with 30 years experience

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

(850) 326-1559

Remove Structure Demo

Licensed & insured

(850) 630-9225

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

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

4” to 12”

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

850-263-8064

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC Levon Carnley

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

Licensed

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

Phone: 850-703-0318

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

(850) 638-2611

Miscellaneous

Davis Home and Lawn, LLC

Homelite Ranger chain saw, 36”/40cm/33cc; 251-979-5971.

No Job Too Small

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

3783 Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

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Livestock Fencing Materials, Maintenance & Installation Board, Privacy, and Chain-link

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Jazzy Select 2S-C mobility chair, new batteries, flip up arm/foot rests, swivel locking seat, hand control can be right or left hand, 2 hours of use, manual included, will deliver, $1,100 OBO; 904-219-5881.

Zinger motorized wheel chair, Red Angus bulls; 850-209-7919. practically new, with rechargeable battery, $1,600; 850-569-1076.

Endurance 520 stepper, excellent condition, $400; 937-573-7975.

Black SimAngus & Red Angus Honda 5 HP pressure washer, bulls, registered with papers, new tires, spray gun, 25’ of hose $2,750 each; 850-573-0949. and all nozzles, works fine; Multiple Listings 850-573-5117.

Square bale annual peanut grass Home/Farm Sailnovo incubator, automatic hay, 5x5 rolls; walk-in cooler; turners, circulates air, easy to 850-263-3427.

RK KingKutter 6’ sub compact disc, excellent condition with at- empty tank, humidity, and Solid wood dining room set, tached weights, lightly used, great temperature display w/alarms, $175; 1950s custom crafted cedar for garden use with small tractor; holds 35-65 eggs, $80 OBO; wardrobe cabinet, $75; 850-573-8196.

850-573-5117.

850-326-0335.

quality, fertilized and barn stored, Tree stand, climbing, antique, never been wet; 850-592-4798.

Warren & Sweat, $100 firm; 850-703-1859.

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 849-3703

New Baldwin digital DVP 50 piano, ebony, w/piano bench, perfect for beginners, must see to appreciate, $1,400 cash, you move; 850-547-7493.

Three vacuum carpet Bahia grass hay, 5x4 rolls; 850-573-5145 or 850-579-2732. shampooers; one 2-drawer legal size filing cabinet; nice computer table; 850-592-2740.

Coastal hay, 5x5 roll, excellent

Art’s Home Services

Home Repair Lawn Care

FOR SALE Animals/Livestock

Veteran-Founded

Since 1969

CLASSIFIEDS

Sawtooth, Chestnut, Shumard, Swamp Chestnut, and Oak trees, $10 and up; 850-718-8763.

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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1999 Ford 350 diesel truck, with 100-gallon fuel tank, $7,500; 2012 Honda 420 4-wheeler, $5,500; 850-451-5140.

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

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

592 594 482, 526 836 593 773 535 956

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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OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel

Decrease Damage from Spikes & Surges

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

638-7105

Mr. Fence

Commercial • Residential • Farm • Industrial

Chris & Sheryl Tate

Locally Owned & Operated for 28 Years

(850) 547-5516 Your Privacy is Our Business

Greg A. Varner Owner

(850) 956-4325 Mobile: (850) 259-0467 Fax: (850) 956-4169

SOUTHERN ROOFING, INC. All Types Licensed • Bonded • Insured

1945 Tower Lane Westville, FL 32464

License# CCC058016

Email: southroofing@centurylink.net

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

SOUTHSIDE

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

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

Need Ice? Ice Machine Leasing

850-703-5486 State Certified Contractor CAC1819784

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E

very device and appliance powered by electricity is vulnerable to damage from spikes and surges while it's plugged in. We've all heard the stories of (or maybe even experienced for ourselves) the inconvenience and financial strain caused by the sudden loss of an appliance, computer, or television. Luckily, there is a rather simple and inexpensive solution: Surge Protection Devices (SPD).

What is a surge protector? A Surge Protector is a device made to protect anything that is "downstream" on the electrical circuit from the harm caused by increases in the flow of electricity.

What is an electrical surge? Transient Voltage (AKA a surge or spike) is a sudden, unexpected increase in voltage on an electrical circuit. Most surges last only a thousandth of a second, but that's all the time it takes to fry your electronics.

What causes an electrical surge? Power lines can send surges into your home when they are struck by lightning, downed by car accidents, etc. This is why it's advisable to have a "whole house" surge protector at your meter.

Large appliances such as air conditioners and refrigerators draw a lot of power while running. What happens to that extra electricity when the motor cycles off? It creates a small surge that searches for ground. While these small surges go unnoticed, over time they degrade the circuit boards, shortening the lifespan of your electronics. This is why it is advisable to have plug-in

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Contact Jeff Cooper (850) 209-4038 for details!

"point-of-use" surge protectors at the receptacles that your electronics are plugged into.

Surge protectors and power strips: What is the difference? While some types of surge protectors resemble power strips, they also provide the valuable service of guarding anything that's plugged into them against transient voltage.

Quality surge protectors will also have protection for cable and phone lines, which are more ways that nearby lightning can find its way into your home and your valuable electronics. Power strips merely provide more receptacles for more plugs.

How does a surge protector work?

Under normal conditions, a surge protector does nothing but allow electricity to flow through it. An increase in voltage will trigger the surge elements to activate and redirect the excess power to ground, while allowing a safe amount through to keep powering your devices/appliances. In the event of a catastrophic surge that exceeds the design parameters of the unit, the SPD will redirect the surge to earth ground.

Why do you need surge protectors? Protect your appliances and save money - it is much less expensive to replace a surge protector than your appliances or electronics.

Local help with your Medicare questions.

Gene Alford

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

“Father Rooster to all of my Clients”

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120th Annual Andrew Elton Williams Family Reunion October 7 • Registration @ 9:00 a.m. & Program @ 10:00 a.m.

Galilee United Methodist Church, Galilee Road, Graceville For more information, contact Lamar Faircloth at 850-547-2275 or 850-326-3045.

e’ve got some exciting news for EV owners living on West Florida Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC) distribution system. You may qualify for our $100 EV rebate.

Applying for your rebate is easy at westflorida.coop/electric-vehicles.

When you register your vehicle, you’ll help us get a better understanding of how - and - when members are using electricity to charge EVs. This information will help guide planning for our power delivery system, as well as additional EV programs and rebates that benefit you.

The average range of today’s fully electric cars is around 275 miles. Some can go up to 330 miles on a full charge. That’s well above the average daily commute. The price for that charge is about half as much as filling up a gasoline-powered vehicle, and EV owners can do about 80 percent of the vehicle’s charging from home. With gains in the amount of energy these EV batteries can store, drivers can go further on each charge. As battery technology increases, EV prices will continue to come down and as more consumers go electric, automaker’s competition will increase.

Consumers can already choose from a variety of attractive and affordable models, including electric SUVs. Manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, GMC, and Dodge are following suit and planning to bring electric pickups to market through 2024.

There are various types of EVs available; these three are the most common: Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs or AEVs) Battery Electric Vehicles have a battery and an electric motor instead of a gas tank and an internal combustion engine. Sometimes BEVs are also referred to as “All Electric Vehicles” or “Plug-in Vehicles” (not to be confused with Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles). They run entirely on electricity and do not produce any exhaust from burning fuel.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles have an electric motor AND a gas-powered internal combustion engine. Some PHEVs operate exclusively, or almost exclusively, on electricity until the battery is nearly depleted, then the gasoline-powered engine turns on to provide power. Like Battery Electric Vehicles, PHEVs can be plugged in to charge the battery when the vehicle is not in use.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) Hybrid Electric Vehicles have an electric motor AND a gas-powered internal combustion engine, and don’t plug-in for charging. HEVs can have substantial range on a single tank of gas, but they still burn fuel, produce carbon emissions, require trips to the gas station and scheduled engine maintenance. An HEV may be an ideal choice for those with extended commutes and limited charging system access. continued on page 7

40th Annual Graceville Harvest Festival October 21 Hwy. 77 South, across from Graceville Civic Center Live entertainment, arts, crafts, activities for kids, food vendors, and one of the area's largest car shows. The Harvest Hustle 5K run begins at 7 a.m. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. Musical entertainment begins at 9:30 and lasts until 3:00 p.m.

For more info about the 5K, musical guests and other festival info, or to join in the parade visit gracevilleharvestfestival.com.

Pioneer Day October 21 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, Blountstown Artisan demos including blacksmithing, quilting, wood carving, butter churning, spinning, crackling cooking, knitting, cooking on a wood stove, hands-on activities, crafts, a hayride, and more. Cabins will also be opened and staffed. For more info, call 850-674-2777 or online panhandlepioneer.org.

Heart & Sole 5K Walk/Run & Bicycle Rodeo October 27 • 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Citizen's Lodge Park, 4574 Lodge Drive, Marianna Get your steps in at our 5K walk/run. Bring the kids to participate in the Optimist Bike Rodeo and get a free helmet. Registration for the 5K is $10. Find out more online: JacksonCountyFCS.Eventbrite.com or call 850-482-9620 or 850-526-2412.

Water Bath Canning Class November 4 • 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Jackson County Agricultural Offices, 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna Get a refresher or learn how to preserve food with canning. Cost is $20 per person and participants will take home a sample jar prepared in class. Pre-registration is required. Call 850-482-9620 or visit JacksonCountyFCS.eventbrite.com to register.

UF is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Require assistance? Call 800-955-8771 at least 10 working days prior so proper consideration may be given the request.

Holmes Co. Council on Aging Golden Dayz Fall Festival November 4 • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2490 Development Circle, Bonifay Vendors welcome, kid's activities, arts & crafts, live music, food trucks and more.

Call Kim Drummond at 850-547-2345 for more information.

Home Buyer Education Class November 6 • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Pre-registration is required. For more info call 850-638-6265 or 850-482-9620.

UF is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Require assistance? Call 800-955-8771.

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McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

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 BUSH PAINT & SUPPLY Graceville, FL Open: Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

(850) 263-4744 or (850) 263-6345 Randy: (850) 415-2222 Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Wood • Laminate Feed Seed Fertilizer Bonnie Plants

Attention Members!

WFEC offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Pecan Squares Lawn Care Service

Call Gary • 912-271-5781 SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway

Mobile: 850-260-5438 200-Amp Power Pole $499.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $399.95 Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc. Contact Rick at 850-526-2183 or Anthony Register at 850-573-0219

William

Crutchfield

Ingredients: Crust: 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour Filling: 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 6 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 8 oz. pecan halves plus a few extra pinch of salt

James & Son Tree and Crane Service Insured and Reasonable

850-272-3620

License Number: CMC1250499

Email: wilcruent@bellsouth.net

Tri-County Gas Service, Inc.

Tri-County Gas Service, Inc.

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

Free Estimates

Specialist at Removing Hazardous Trees • Land Clearing • Stump Grinding • Forestry Mulching • Debris Removal

We Buy Vintage

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

547-3696 #RM0048955

W&S Farm and Service Tractor & Equipment Repair Welding Irrigation Repair Excavator & Bulldozer Work Land Clearing Earth Moving (850) 263-8831 (850) 326-8419

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

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

Your local source for Medicare.

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service

Directions: For crust, cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar, add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix in the flour (makes a crumbly dough). Spread & press down into a 9x13 pan. Press dough up the sides. Chill 20 minutes, then prick holes into crust and bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. For filling, mix all filling ingredients and cook about one minute. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 8 oz. pecan halves and a pinch of salt. Put some nuts on top of crust mixture and pour filling on the crust. Bake 15-20 additional minutes at same temperature.

Enterprises, Inc.

(850) 326-0330

Submitted by: Donna Dykes

While visiting our website, check out all the helpful information about the benefits of driving electric, from home and public charging to available offers and incentives, like tax credits. There is also useful information about charging options, battery information, operating costs, maintenance, and more available online. If you’re interested in purchasing an EV, you can also use the savings calculator to estimate your monthly savings potential. You can also search for public charging locations using the online tool.

Whether you’re already behind the wheel of an EV or considering one for your future ride, we’re here with a road map of resources to help. To find out more about our EV rebate program, call 800-342-7400 or visit www.westflorida.coop.

Syrup kettles Advertisement Items Vintage Items Records

What’s in YOUR Water?

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

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

Gene Alford Licensed Sales Agent 850-209-1381, TTY 711

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Where Smiles Meet Stability We’re not just bankers, we’re friends donating time and resources to the communities we serve. Supporting personal and business banking needs, we’re your bank for today while helping you prepare for tomorrow.

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Quick, Easy & Convenient. Text Us.

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ext time you find yourself in the dark due to a power outage, use West Florida Electric Cooperative's (WFEC) outage texting service to report it. The Text Power service is a fast and easy way to report any outage. This convenient way of outage reporting will provide peace of mind that your outage has been reported successfully and it also eliminates much of the traffic that overloads the co-op's phone lines during major outages impacting hundreds or thousands of members.

If you've yet to try this way of reporting power outages, give it a try - we think you'll like it. You can receive updates about the status of your outage and get text notifications when power is restored. Using the Text Power outage reporting system is quick and easy. Just follow these steps to get started: 1. Text WFEC to (800) 342-7400.

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

Apply for Youth Tour!

Youth Tour (YT) is an annual contest sponsored by West Florida Electric Cooperative that gives high school juniors the opportunity to compete for a FREE week-long trip to Washington, D.C. Everyone who participates in WFEC’s Youth Tour program will earn a trip to our state's capital for two days.

2 winners will Deadline to apply: December 1, 2023 receive a $1,000 college scholarship & 1 alternate will receive a $500 college scholarship!

3. When you need to report an outage, text OUT to (800) 342-7400.

4. Text STATUS for updates, HELP for more info, and STOP to unsubscribe to the service.

That's all - it's as simple as that! Once power is restored, a text will be sent to confirm your power has been restored. If your phone number is not recognized, you will be prompted to contact the co-op by phone to report your outage using WFEC's outage management system. This means you will need to update your phone number with us. The number you're texting from must be listed as the mobile number on your account. Here are some other things you should note when using the Text Power service.

• Your cell phone's standard data charges apply.

• If you text OUT to report an outage, but do not respond to the questions the system asks, it will say your outage was not reported and ask you to respond to the questions or call the office.

• When you have multiple meters, you'll be asked if they are all out.

• To use the outage texting feature, you must have a mobile number associated with your account on the cooperative's billing system. Only one mobile number may be listed on each account to report outages via text.

WFEC also offers outage reporting features on its mobile apps for both Android and Iphone users, on its website, and on the member portal.

Call WFEC at (800) 342-7400 if you need help signing up or to update your contact information.

Remember, the best time to make any updates to your account or change phone numbers is before an outage happens. Enroll today and be ready to text us next time you happen to be in the dark.

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Text "OUT" to (800) 342-7400 Which address: (a) [account number] [address]? Reply a or other.

See Your guidance counselor to apply A [account number] [address] Thanks. Your outage has been reported.

Once power is restored, you will get a text confirming restoration.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

To Apply Students must be High School Juniors and their Parents or Guardians must be Members of West Florida Electric Cooperative.

Use the QR code for more info or contact Candace Croft at ccroft@westflorida.coop ISSUE OCTOBER 2023

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Quick, Easy & Convenient. Text Us.

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ext time you find yourself in the dark due to a power outage, use West Florida Electric Cooperative's (WFEC) outage texting service to report it. The Text Power service is a fast and easy way to report any outage. This convenient way of outage reporting will provide peace of mind that your outage has been reported successfully and it also eliminates much of the traffic that overloads the co-op's phone lines during major outages impacting hundreds or thousands of members.

If you've yet to try this way of reporting power outages, give it a try - we think you'll like it. You can receive updates about the status of your outage and get text notifications when power is restored. Using the Text Power outage reporting system is quick and easy. Just follow these steps to get started: 1. Text WFEC to (800) 342-7400.

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

Apply for Youth Tour!

Youth Tour (YT) is an annual contest sponsored by West Florida Electric Cooperative that gives high school juniors the opportunity to compete for a FREE week-long trip to Washington, D.C. Everyone who participates in WFEC’s Youth Tour program will earn a trip to our state's capital for two days.

2 winners will Deadline to apply: December 1, 2023 receive a $1,000 college scholarship & 1 alternate will receive a $500 college scholarship!

3. When you need to report an outage, text OUT to (800) 342-7400.

4. Text STATUS for updates, HELP for more info, and STOP to unsubscribe to the service.

That's all - it's as simple as that! Once power is restored, a text will be sent to confirm your power has been restored. If your phone number is not recognized, you will be prompted to contact the co-op by phone to report your outage using WFEC's outage management system. This means you will need to update your phone number with us. The number you're texting from must be listed as the mobile number on your account. Here are some other things you should note when using the Text Power service.

• Your cell phone's standard data charges apply.

• If you text OUT to report an outage, but do not respond to the questions the system asks, it will say your outage was not reported and ask you to respond to the questions or call the office.

• When you have multiple meters, you'll be asked if they are all out.

• To use the outage texting feature, you must have a mobile number associated with your account on the cooperative's billing system. Only one mobile number may be listed on each account to report outages via text.

WFEC also offers outage reporting features on its mobile apps for both Android and Iphone users, on its website, and on the member portal.

Call WFEC at (800) 342-7400 if you need help signing up or to update your contact information.

Remember, the best time to make any updates to your account or change phone numbers is before an outage happens. Enroll today and be ready to text us next time you happen to be in the dark.

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Text "OUT" to (800) 342-7400 Which address: (a) [account number] [address]? Reply a or other.

See Your guidance counselor to apply A [account number] [address] Thanks. Your outage has been reported.

Once power is restored, you will get a text confirming restoration.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

To Apply Students must be High School Juniors and their Parents or Guardians must be Members of West Florida Electric Cooperative.

Use the QR code for more info or contact Candace Croft at ccroft@westflorida.coop ISSUE OCTOBER 2023

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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Pecan Squares Lawn Care Service

Call Gary • 912-271-5781 SURVEYOR

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Roger Lonsway

Mobile: 850-260-5438 200-Amp Power Pole $499.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $399.95 Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc. Contact Rick at 850-526-2183 or Anthony Register at 850-573-0219

William

Crutchfield

Ingredients: Crust: 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour Filling: 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 6 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 8 oz. pecan halves plus a few extra pinch of salt

James & Son Tree and Crane Service Insured and Reasonable

850-272-3620

License Number: CMC1250499

Email: wilcruent@bellsouth.net

Tri-County Gas Service, Inc.

Tri-County Gas Service, Inc.

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

Free Estimates

Specialist at Removing Hazardous Trees • Land Clearing • Stump Grinding • Forestry Mulching • Debris Removal

We Buy Vintage

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

547-3696 #RM0048955

W&S Farm and Service Tractor & Equipment Repair Welding Irrigation Repair Excavator & Bulldozer Work Land Clearing Earth Moving (850) 263-8831 (850) 326-8419

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Call Us First

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

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

Your local source for Medicare.

Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service

Directions: For crust, cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar, add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix in the flour (makes a crumbly dough). Spread & press down into a 9x13 pan. Press dough up the sides. Chill 20 minutes, then prick holes into crust and bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. For filling, mix all filling ingredients and cook about one minute. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 8 oz. pecan halves and a pinch of salt. Put some nuts on top of crust mixture and pour filling on the crust. Bake 15-20 additional minutes at same temperature.

Enterprises, Inc.

(850) 326-0330

Submitted by: Donna Dykes

While visiting our website, check out all the helpful information about the benefits of driving electric, from home and public charging to available offers and incentives, like tax credits. There is also useful information about charging options, battery information, operating costs, maintenance, and more available online. If you’re interested in purchasing an EV, you can also use the savings calculator to estimate your monthly savings potential. You can also search for public charging locations using the online tool.

Whether you’re already behind the wheel of an EV or considering one for your future ride, we’re here with a road map of resources to help. To find out more about our EV rebate program, call 800-342-7400 or visit www.westflorida.coop.

Syrup kettles Advertisement Items Vintage Items Records

What’s in YOUR Water?

Over 40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

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

Gene Alford Licensed Sales Agent 850-209-1381, TTY 711

FIRST FEDERAL BANK

Where Smiles Meet Stability We’re not just bankers, we’re friends donating time and resources to the communities we serve. Supporting personal and business banking needs, we’re your bank for today while helping you prepare for tomorrow.

ffbf.com | 850-547-3624

850-209-2012

We Buy One Piece or Entire Collections CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE OCTOBER 2023

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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120th Annual Andrew Elton Williams Family Reunion October 7 • Registration @ 9:00 a.m. & Program @ 10:00 a.m.

Galilee United Methodist Church, Galilee Road, Graceville For more information, contact Lamar Faircloth at 850-547-2275 or 850-326-3045.

e’ve got some exciting news for EV owners living on West Florida Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC) distribution system. You may qualify for our $100 EV rebate.

Applying for your rebate is easy at westflorida.coop/electric-vehicles.

When you register your vehicle, you’ll help us get a better understanding of how - and - when members are using electricity to charge EVs. This information will help guide planning for our power delivery system, as well as additional EV programs and rebates that benefit you.

The average range of today’s fully electric cars is around 275 miles. Some can go up to 330 miles on a full charge. That’s well above the average daily commute. The price for that charge is about half as much as filling up a gasoline-powered vehicle, and EV owners can do about 80 percent of the vehicle’s charging from home. With gains in the amount of energy these EV batteries can store, drivers can go further on each charge. As battery technology increases, EV prices will continue to come down and as more consumers go electric, automaker’s competition will increase.

Consumers can already choose from a variety of attractive and affordable models, including electric SUVs. Manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, GMC, and Dodge are following suit and planning to bring electric pickups to market through 2024.

There are various types of EVs available; these three are the most common: Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs or AEVs) Battery Electric Vehicles have a battery and an electric motor instead of a gas tank and an internal combustion engine. Sometimes BEVs are also referred to as “All Electric Vehicles” or “Plug-in Vehicles” (not to be confused with Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles). They run entirely on electricity and do not produce any exhaust from burning fuel.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles have an electric motor AND a gas-powered internal combustion engine. Some PHEVs operate exclusively, or almost exclusively, on electricity until the battery is nearly depleted, then the gasoline-powered engine turns on to provide power. Like Battery Electric Vehicles, PHEVs can be plugged in to charge the battery when the vehicle is not in use.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) Hybrid Electric Vehicles have an electric motor AND a gas-powered internal combustion engine, and don’t plug-in for charging. HEVs can have substantial range on a single tank of gas, but they still burn fuel, produce carbon emissions, require trips to the gas station and scheduled engine maintenance. An HEV may be an ideal choice for those with extended commutes and limited charging system access. continued on page 7

40th Annual Graceville Harvest Festival October 21 Hwy. 77 South, across from Graceville Civic Center Live entertainment, arts, crafts, activities for kids, food vendors, and one of the area's largest car shows. The Harvest Hustle 5K run begins at 7 a.m. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. Musical entertainment begins at 9:30 and lasts until 3:00 p.m.

For more info about the 5K, musical guests and other festival info, or to join in the parade visit gracevilleharvestfestival.com.

Pioneer Day October 21 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, Blountstown Artisan demos including blacksmithing, quilting, wood carving, butter churning, spinning, crackling cooking, knitting, cooking on a wood stove, hands-on activities, crafts, a hayride, and more. Cabins will also be opened and staffed. For more info, call 850-674-2777 or online panhandlepioneer.org.

Heart & Sole 5K Walk/Run & Bicycle Rodeo October 27 • 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Citizen's Lodge Park, 4574 Lodge Drive, Marianna Get your steps in at our 5K walk/run. Bring the kids to participate in the Optimist Bike Rodeo and get a free helmet. Registration for the 5K is $10. Find out more online: JacksonCountyFCS.Eventbrite.com or call 850-482-9620 or 850-526-2412.

Water Bath Canning Class November 4 • 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Jackson County Agricultural Offices, 2741 Penn Ave., Marianna Get a refresher or learn how to preserve food with canning. Cost is $20 per person and participants will take home a sample jar prepared in class. Pre-registration is required. Call 850-482-9620 or visit JacksonCountyFCS.eventbrite.com to register.

UF is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Require assistance? Call 800-955-8771 at least 10 working days prior so proper consideration may be given the request.

Holmes Co. Council on Aging Golden Dayz Fall Festival November 4 • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2490 Development Circle, Bonifay Vendors welcome, kid's activities, arts & crafts, live music, food trucks and more.

Call Kim Drummond at 850-547-2345 for more information.

Home Buyer Education Class November 6 • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Pre-registration is required. For more info call 850-638-6265 or 850-482-9620.

UF is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Require assistance? Call 800-955-8771.

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McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

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 BUSH PAINT & SUPPLY Graceville, FL Open: Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

(850) 263-4744 or (850) 263-6345 Randy: (850) 415-2222 Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Wood • Laminate Feed Seed Fertilizer Bonnie Plants

Attention Members!

WFEC offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023.

TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)

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OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel

Decrease Damage from Spikes & Surges

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

638-7105

Mr. Fence

Commercial • Residential • Farm • Industrial

Chris & Sheryl Tate

Locally Owned & Operated for 28 Years

(850) 547-5516 Your Privacy is Our Business

Greg A. Varner Owner

(850) 956-4325 Mobile: (850) 259-0467 Fax: (850) 956-4169

SOUTHERN ROOFING, INC. All Types Licensed • Bonded • Insured

1945 Tower Lane Westville, FL 32464

License# CCC058016

Email: southroofing@centurylink.net

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

SOUTHSIDE

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

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

Need Ice? Ice Machine Leasing

850-703-5486 State Certified Contractor CAC1819784

www.mysouthsideair.com PAGE 12

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

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very device and appliance powered by electricity is vulnerable to damage from spikes and surges while it's plugged in. We've all heard the stories of (or maybe even experienced for ourselves) the inconvenience and financial strain caused by the sudden loss of an appliance, computer, or television. Luckily, there is a rather simple and inexpensive solution: Surge Protection Devices (SPD).

What is a surge protector? A Surge Protector is a device made to protect anything that is "downstream" on the electrical circuit from the harm caused by increases in the flow of electricity.

What is an electrical surge? Transient Voltage (AKA a surge or spike) is a sudden, unexpected increase in voltage on an electrical circuit. Most surges last only a thousandth of a second, but that's all the time it takes to fry your electronics.

What causes an electrical surge? Power lines can send surges into your home when they are struck by lightning, downed by car accidents, etc. This is why it's advisable to have a "whole house" surge protector at your meter.

Large appliances such as air conditioners and refrigerators draw a lot of power while running. What happens to that extra electricity when the motor cycles off? It creates a small surge that searches for ground. While these small surges go unnoticed, over time they degrade the circuit boards, shortening the lifespan of your electronics. This is why it is advisable to have plug-in

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Contact Jeff Cooper (850) 209-4038 for details!

"point-of-use" surge protectors at the receptacles that your electronics are plugged into.

Surge protectors and power strips: What is the difference? While some types of surge protectors resemble power strips, they also provide the valuable service of guarding anything that's plugged into them against transient voltage.

Quality surge protectors will also have protection for cable and phone lines, which are more ways that nearby lightning can find its way into your home and your valuable electronics. Power strips merely provide more receptacles for more plugs.

How does a surge protector work?

Under normal conditions, a surge protector does nothing but allow electricity to flow through it. An increase in voltage will trigger the surge elements to activate and redirect the excess power to ground, while allowing a safe amount through to keep powering your devices/appliances. In the event of a catastrophic surge that exceeds the design parameters of the unit, the SPD will redirect the surge to earth ground.

Why do you need surge protectors? Protect your appliances and save money - it is much less expensive to replace a surge protector than your appliances or electronics.

Local help with your Medicare questions.

Gene Alford

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

“Father Rooster to all of my Clients”

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Justin Joyner 850-658-2890

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

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

Larry’s Rescreening, LLC Veteran owned with 30 years experience

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

(850) 326-1559

Remove Structure Demo

Licensed & insured

(850) 630-9225

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

Gary McIntosh

(850) 593-0009

4” to 12”

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

850-263-8064

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC Levon Carnley

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

Licensed

Concrete Designs by Levon, LLC

Phone: 850-703-0318

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

(850) 638-2611

Miscellaneous

Davis Home and Lawn, LLC

Homelite Ranger chain saw, 36”/40cm/33cc; 251-979-5971.

No Job Too Small

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

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

3783 Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

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Livestock Fencing Materials, Maintenance & Installation Board, Privacy, and Chain-link

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Jazzy Select 2S-C mobility chair, new batteries, flip up arm/foot rests, swivel locking seat, hand control can be right or left hand, 2 hours of use, manual included, will deliver, $1,100 OBO; 904-219-5881.

Zinger motorized wheel chair, Red Angus bulls; 850-209-7919. practically new, with rechargeable battery, $1,600; 850-569-1076.

Endurance 520 stepper, excellent condition, $400; 937-573-7975.

Black SimAngus & Red Angus Honda 5 HP pressure washer, bulls, registered with papers, new tires, spray gun, 25’ of hose $2,750 each; 850-573-0949. and all nozzles, works fine; Multiple Listings 850-573-5117.

Square bale annual peanut grass Home/Farm Sailnovo incubator, automatic hay, 5x5 rolls; walk-in cooler; turners, circulates air, easy to 850-263-3427.

RK KingKutter 6’ sub compact disc, excellent condition with at- empty tank, humidity, and Solid wood dining room set, tached weights, lightly used, great temperature display w/alarms, $175; 1950s custom crafted cedar for garden use with small tractor; holds 35-65 eggs, $80 OBO; wardrobe cabinet, $75; 850-573-8196.

850-573-5117.

850-326-0335.

quality, fertilized and barn stored, Tree stand, climbing, antique, never been wet; 850-592-4798.

Warren & Sweat, $100 firm; 850-703-1859.

LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience

(850) 849-3703

New Baldwin digital DVP 50 piano, ebony, w/piano bench, perfect for beginners, must see to appreciate, $1,400 cash, you move; 850-547-7493.

Three vacuum carpet Bahia grass hay, 5x4 rolls; 850-573-5145 or 850-579-2732. shampooers; one 2-drawer legal size filing cabinet; nice computer table; 850-592-2740.

Coastal hay, 5x5 roll, excellent

Art’s Home Services

Home Repair Lawn Care

FOR SALE Animals/Livestock

Veteran-Founded

Since 1969

CLASSIFIEDS

Sawtooth, Chestnut, Shumard, Swamp Chestnut, and Oak trees, $10 and up; 850-718-8763.

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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1999 Ford 350 diesel truck, with 100-gallon fuel tank, $7,500; 2012 Honda 420 4-wheeler, $5,500; 850-451-5140.

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

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

592 594 482, 526 836 593 773 535 956

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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Multiple Listings (cont.) Recreational Vehicles Golf cart seats, 351/2 x151/2, $69; bull bumper guard, $125; truck step up rails, 3 sets, $125 each, 4’ gates $89; w/wire, $125; 6’, $125; 850-547-0448 or 850-373-3709.

Vintage 1981 Honda Goldwing 1100 GL, 6,900 miles, saddle bags, buddy seat, $7,000; with License plates from any state, trailer, $8,500, good shape; 850-547-0448 or 850-373-3709. mainly Florida, prior to 1980; old motorcycles or parts prior to 1960; 850-557-7030, Greg.

Vehicles Homemade/handmade quilts, lap quilts, baby quilts, twin, full 1967 Volkswagen Beetle or queen; two used bathtubs, to be used for water or feed troughs, "BUG”, original owner, partially re-upholstered and restored w/ great price; 850-547-3649.

VW parts, has been stored under Two bed frames, one queen size cover, runs great, serious buyers, wooden frame and one standard please contact owner; 407-234-3335. size metal frame w/mattresses; two dressers and tables, nice computer table; call 850-592-4740.

WANTED

Real Estate

Older Corvette, must be standard shift; 607-349-4844 or 16 acres of land in the Graceville 850-579-2453, leave message. area, portions farmable; 150-500 acres pasture land, in 727-403-4463.

Holmes or Washington County Notification Statement area; 850-234-7070.

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

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

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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1971 Monte Carlo front bumper, will buy or will trade 1970 bumper; 850-547-0448 or 850-373-3709.

Penny through dollar coins, loose, in jars, collections and estates, buy, trade or sell, honest and professional; 850-326-3437.

FREE Red Cattle dog or red heeler, 8 years old, neutered, 50 lbs., has shots, very smart, house broken, perfect for farm or ranch; 540784-0182.

Puppies, born April 25, part black lab and part yellow lab, all shots, wormed, loving & playful; 850-956-2054.

THANK YOU JCFR, DVFD, GRVFD, SVFD, MVED, JCSO and Joseph Land thank you for your quick response to the Providence Church Road house fire. It was greatly appreciated.

God’s Handyman, LLC

Specializing in Remodeling & Antique Restoration • 20 years experience • Interior & Exterior Doors • Finish Carpentry • Decks • Additions • Hard Wood Floor • Vinyl Siding • Windows Restoration • Baseboards • Crown/Custom Trim • Painting • Kitchen & Bathroom • Chair Rail • Sheetrock Remodels • Toilets • Much More!

• Flooring (850) 209-6593 All Are Welcome!

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Outdoor Light Out? Tell Us.

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ighting contributes to a sense of well-being and enables us to engage many activities during nighttime hours.

If you have an outdoor light on your property that is not working or see one on West Florida Electric Cooperative's (WFEC) system, please contact the cooperative to report it.

When reporting a problem, please provide the information below so that we can make repairs and contact you if needed.

• Provide your member account number or meter number, just like when you report a power outage. Some members have multiple yard lights when reporting the outage you might be asked where the light is located on the property.

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Describe the nature of the problem - is the light blinking? Is the bulb burned out?

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Provide contact information like the name, address, email address, or phone number of the person reporting the outdoor light so you can be contacted if needed. Providing as much information as possible ensures the proper response to the request.

To report a broken or malfunctioning outdoor light, contact the co-op at 800-342-7400 during normal business hours. If you experience any other types of damage at your home - such as leaning poles, broken meter bases/meters, damaged surge equipment or other related items, please contact us.

Light Out? We need to know.

To Report an Inoperable or Malfunctioning Yard Light:

Call (800) 342-7400 or your local district office If you’re aware of a malfunctioning light on our lines, let us know.

Simply inform us of the location, and we’ll make sure it’s repaired.

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

October Blountstown, Campbellton & Malone When ROW crews are trimming in your area, there may be several days between ROW cutting & clean-up crews due to inclement weather, equipment failure or other unforeseen circumstances.

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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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Did you know using your dishwasher is more energy efficient than washing a load of dishes by hand?

To maximize efficiency, wash full loads in the dishwasher and don’t block the arms of other parts that move while the appliance is in use.

For additional savings, turn on the “air dry” setting and use it instead of the “heat dry” setting and use a rinse aid to help dishes dry faster without spotting and streaking.

ISSUE OCTOBER 2023

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

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Outdoor Light Out? Tell Us. ...pg. 3

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Decrease Damage from Surges & Spikes ...pg. 5

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Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

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WFEC Offers EV Rebate

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Apply for Youth Tour

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Local Classifieds

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