September 2015

CURRENT LIGHT

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CURRENT LIGHT

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West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. P.O. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440-0127

ISSUE SEPTEMBER

2015

Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop

VOL

65, NO 9

Board Decision Saves Co-op Members Millions (page 10)

ALFRED’S TREE SERVICE “Cutting Trees & Cutting Prices”

• Free Estimates • Financing Available • Full Service 24/7 • Licensed & Insured • Up to 50% off Anyone’s Bid

(Hm) 850-526-2180 • (Cell) 850-557-3858

Hwy. 77 Bingo, Inc. Located across the street from Graceville High School

Open 7 Days a Week • Must Be 18 Years Old to Play • Stocked Deli Sessions Start at 7:30 Nightly • Quarter Games Before & After Session • Paper Only - No Machines

COME OUT & JOIN THE FUN! Monday-Thursday: 2:30 - 11:00, Friday: 2:30 - 12:00, Saturday: 11:30-12:00 & Sunday: 1:30-11:00 Friday’s session plays all $250’s • Wednesday Wear Hwy. 77 T-Shirt & Receive a Free Six Pack

www.hwy77bingo.com

INSIDE THIS ISSUE What’s the BEST Way to Report Your Power Outage?

...pg. 3

Enjoy a Sweet Reward This Fall!

...pg. 5

Shield Your Home from Energy Loss with Adequate Insulation

...pgs. 14-15

Local Classifieds

...pgs. 3-18

Community Calendar ...pgs. 17-18 As a member-owner of PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, WFEC members own a part of the Charles R. Lowman power plant in Leroy, AL (pictured here).

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USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 65, NO 9

Surplus & Salvage of Chipley (850) 638-7353

Pole Barn Kits

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 and printed in-house monthly in the Graceville office as a service to the Co-op’s members. Periodicals postage is paid at Graceville, Fla. CANDACE CROFT Communications Specialist BRIAN BUCKALEW Printer/Graphic Designer

WFEC Board of Directors

1600 Hwy. 90 • Chipley, FL 32428

All kits come with galvalume metal. Painted metal is an additional charge. Installation available. Other sizes available upon request.

24x24 - $1,799 24x36 - $2,199 24x48 - $2,699 24x60 - $3,099 32x36 - $2,699 32x48 - $3,399 32x60 - $4,099

Large Selection of Carpet, Vinyl Flooring, Laminate, Remnants in Stock!

Metal Roofing (Panels Cut to Length) Galvalume: $1.30/ft

Painted: $1.89/ft

TOGETHER We can be safe.

PATRICK

District 3 / Vice President

Joe E.

Ellis

RONE

NICHOLS

District 8 / Secretary-Treasurer

District 1

John

Eugene

ADAMS

ALFORD

District 4

District 2

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

SEPTEMBER Chipley, Bonifay & 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.

John C.

Myron

HUDSON

District 9 / President

Attention Members:

Linemen often work beside a busy roadway, and 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 and stay safe. Together we power your life.

Residential

ontractors

Commercial

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Serving the Area for Over 60 Years Rent-All-We have everything you need! Equipment Rentals, Wedding Rentals, Etc. Septic Tanks & Drain Line Installation & Repair Plumbing • Electrical • Dozier • Backhoe • Excavating

Dirt Hauling & Tank Cleaning

Ph: (850) 547-3658

612 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL 32425 Licensed & Insured

B A CBKu i lW O O D S dings and Truss LLC.

CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com

24x36x10 Installed

$3,195 Check us out online!

M iCd d l e b r, oI o.k s

Available Any Size x clude Ta Prices In tion! a & Install

30x36x10 Installed

$3,995

Add $250 for color

Add $300 for color

**Prices are for galvalume metal, color metal available for slightly more, call for a free estimate. Prices are for AG kits only, this price does not include engineered drawings or any extra bracing, rebar or permit fees. Special pricing limited to a 75 mile radius of Chipley, FL. Prices subject to change w/o notice. Permitting NOT included.

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

8 5 0 - 6 7 6 - 4 9 0 3 • 1 24 0 S o u t h B l v d . C h i p l e y , F L 6” Seamless Gutters Call for Estimates

(850) 693-4127 customgutterworks.com

A. C.

George Clayton

District 5

District 6

OWENS

MILES

STORAGE CONTAINER SALES • RENTALS

Frank E.

Randy

BONDURANT

BUSH

ADVERTISE IN COLOR!!!

Attorney

District 7

You can call now and purchase this size ad for ONLY $200.00/month. Reach over 21,000 local residences.

COLOR ads catch more attention!!!

Russell

DUNAWAY

Executive VP/CEO

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Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

MOBILE ATTIC (888) 678-9562

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

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FREE Electric hospital bed w/mattress, 2 air pads & pump, you load & haul; 569-1112.

THANK YOU The family of Jose Antonio “Tony” Maqueira would like to thank all of the neighbors, business associates, friends, family & churches that offered support during our time of loss. The phone calls, food, visits & flowers were blessings to our family.

We know our “Abuelo” was loved & respected in the community and that means a lot. Thank you.

Community Calendar (cont.)

Archaeology Day Saturday, September 12 from 12-4 p.m.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, Blountstown Organizations throughout the Panhandle are teaming up for a fun-filled day of activities to educate the public and children of all ages about archaeological & historical resources. The Florida Public Archaeology Network, University of West Florida, the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement and the Panhandle Archaeological Society of Tallahassee will host this event. Archaeologists will be on-hand to provide general information about archaeology, historic preservation, heritage tourism, and to identify artifacts from personal collections. They will also bring authentic artifacts to share.

There will also be craftsmen and other vendors at the event. Stop by and have your personal artifact collections identified. The event is free and open to the public. For more info, email info@panhandlepioneer.org.

Backyard Poultry Workshop Tuesday, September 15, at 6 p.m.

Washington County Agricultural Center East Wing Conference Room, Chipley Are you currently raising chickens at home? Are you new or looking to The family of Mark Stafford Bryan raise chickens? Join us at this workshop where you’ll learn care, nutrition, wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt health and safety considerations and marketing opportunities and selling appreciation your kind expression of eggs. Sponsored by UF/IFAS Extension Washington County. RSVP by sympathy to our many friends and September 8 to Nikki or Cynthia at 638-6180. relatives who reflected on his life.

Through the memories that he gave Solar Cooking Class each of us, he will live on forever in Tuesday, September 15, 6-8:30 p.m. our hearts, we thank you sincerely.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Highway 90, Bonifay May God bless you all.

Making and using a solar cooker can let you have hot meals when the power is off, keep you from losing food or just help reduce your cooking costs. We’ll demonstrate how to make a solar cooker, tips on safely using Notification Statement them and even prepare some foods you can sample. Registration fee is Notice is hereby given that the West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Board of Trustees $5 and includes all class materials. Space is limited so pre-registration is regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108 or unless special circumstances warrant a change. the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265.

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.

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Summer’s End Outdoor Concert Series & Peanut Boil Saturday, September 26 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, Blountstown Featured artists at the concert will be “Ghost Riders”, a Southern Rock/ Country/Blues band from Panama City. For more info about the group, visit Ghost Riders on Facebook. The concession stand will be open. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy some boiled peanuts and high energy country music under the evening sky. Admission is $5, peanuts are $1. Free admission to active duty military, veterans and law enforcement personnel with ID. For more info, email lisa@panhandlepioneer.org or call 674-2777.

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What’s the BEST Way to Report Your Power Outage?

B

y phone. The best, quickest and most reliable way to report a power outage is by calling the cooperative directly at 800.342.7400 or 855.MY.WFECA. Reporting it to our service center remains the best way to make sure the cooperative is aware of an outage in your area.

If an outage is large and impacts several hundred members, causing a heavy call load, service center personnel will activate our automated system to assist them with the volume of calls. But, rest assured, your call is always logged and if you leave a message, it is always listened to. The automated system is easy to use and will recognize your location using the telephone number you are calling from. That’s why is it especially important to make sure that all of your phone numbers are up-to-date in the cooperative’s files.

If you think you might call in an outage using your cell phone, please make sure you add that number to your account information.

WFEC has some useful tools you can use to find out more about power outages. These include the online outage map which can be accessed from the cooperative’s website (www.westflorida.coop) and WFEC’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/wfeca).

Contacting an employee or member of the board of trustees at home will not benefit you or provide you with additional information about restoration times or what caused the outage. Only the linemen and service center personnel on call are directly involved and have first-hand knowledge of power restoration efforts. It is also best that you report the outage impacting your location directly to service center personnel yourself so they can accurately pinpoint your location. 75360011 The cooperative strives to keep members informed on social media, but oftentimes, the cause of an outage or an estimate about restoration times cannot be provided. The cooperative’s social media pages are also not the proper place to report an outage because of safety concerns. Never leave your address or any other personal or identifying information on the cooperative’s social media pages in the form of a post. It is also best not to send that type of information in a private message. Cooperative personnel do not monitor social media 24/7, so messages or posts may be overlooked during especially busy times and answered or addressed when things are calmer. 95623001 Remember to only call the service center at 800.342.7400 or 855.MY.WFECA to report an outage and check out the cooperative’s website and Facebook page to monitor restoration efforts.

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Animals/Livestock Redbone Hound puppies, large, dark red parents, UTD on shots; Holland Lop bunnies; Black Cayuga ducks, call any time; 209-0910.

Large, exotic birds & cages, several breeds, hand raised, cages range from S, L or XL; 547-2096.

Australian Shepherd pups, Black Tri darlings, great pets & workers, registered, health certificate; 5859302.

Purebred Shih Tzu puppies, one male/one female, parents on site, $350; Bloodhound puppies, ready Oct., taking deposits; 614-1088.

Bobwhite quail; pheasant, chucker & German short-haired Pointers; 693-1503, Archie Jones.

10 goats; 8 cows & a horse, must go, all reasonably priced; 373-8398, after 5 p.m.

Black Angus bred heifers, $2,800; 263-3427.

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

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Antiques/Collectibles Collectible retired American Girl dolls, Samantha & Josephina, never played with, extra outfits & accessories, all for $350; 593-6392.

Appliances Frigidaire 18.2 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer, ice maker, like new, only 2 weeks old, $550; GE full-capacity washing machine, white, $225; 762-9162.

B rian ’ s H eating & C ooling , I nc .

“Honesty is Job One” Serving Washington, Jackson & Holmes Counties

• New Systems • Repair & Maintenance • Free Estimates/Second Opinions on Major Repairs

Lic. #RA0067127

Call: (850) 573-0167 or (850) 548-4750

Bonifay Gun & Knife Show

October 2-3, 2015 Holmes County Ag Center 1173 Hwy. 90, Bonifay

Saturday: 9-5 • Sunday: 9-3 Admission - $5/adult Children under 12 - free

TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way Commercial & Residential Use • 15 ton 107 ft. boom

Lic# RM0048955

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

Hill’s Tree Service

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

593-4455 ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

You can call now and purchase this ad size for ONLY $42.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

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Adam’s Tree Service, llc Family Owned and Operated with 20 Years Experience

L & D Upholstery • Furniture • Auto • Marine • ATV • Canvas

Wanted (cont.)

The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, a non-profit, rustic 1800s village complex & tourist facility located in Blounstown, Florida is seeking an individual to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. Candidates who have a business background and who are familiar with all aspects of the state educational system would be very helpful and are encouraged to apply.

Requirements for the position include: attendance at meetings once per month, payment of membership dues $25 per year, active participation on board committees. Interested persons may contact the Pioneer Settlement by phone at 850-674-2777, by fax at 850-674-2778 or send an email to ritasmithpruette@yahoo.com.

Retired couple to rent 3BR/1BA home, AC & heat, window units, electric fireplace, in Calhoun County, must be able to mow grass; 674-8392.

Clean It Up! Homemade Cleaners Class Thursday, September 10 from 6-8 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 Hwy. 90, Bonifay Learn how to make inexpensive, effective cleaning products to keep your home and clothes clean and fresh! Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited so pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265 or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please call 547-1108 at least five working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request.

Someone to bale square bales on 10 acres of Coastal/Bermuda for me; 209-1172, ask for Will.

Unshelled pecans; 638-7135, day or night.

Canning jars; 768-0473.

Old log cabin, in any condition; 894-6992.

1401 N. Waukeshaw Ave. Bonifay, FL 32425

Tree Removal / Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming / Pruning Bobcat Work • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates

Louie Pettis

(850) 547-0075 (850) 516-1227

(850) 547-5001 or (850) 596-8767 eat All MOrder o Cut t

Community Calendar

DILMORE MEATS 2321 Dilmore Rd., Cottondale, FL 32431

We have be en in busi ness for over 35 years!

850-352-4407 or 4360

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

You can call now and purchase this size ad for ONLY $84.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 849-0046

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

We do custom killing hogs & cattle.

Also, processing of your domestic & wild game - hogs, etc... Call for details!

We now offer Vacuum Packaging of your meat products.

Call for details

Beef, Pork, Chicken, Fish & Frozen Vegetables

Open Tues - Sat 7 til 5 Closed Sun & Mon

From Cottondale going South on Hwy. 231 - Turn Right on Dilmore Rd. - 1.5 m. on Left

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing Since 1969 • Licensed & Insured

Office:

850-263-8064

• Cell:

850-573-1229

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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.

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

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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Wanted (cont.)

1001 USES

Horses & mules; 569-5511.

Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

Female Great Danoodle puppy or young dog, standard Poodle/Great Dane mix; 592-2297 or 209-2032.

Horses; ponies; mules; 592-2494.

850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS BUILDIN

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

License Number: CMC1250499

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

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ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

Mobile Home Power Pole

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

&vision 100 amp $19995 200 amp $29995

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

history of strength

You can call now and purchase this ad size for ONLY $70.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

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(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

Enjoy a Sweet Reward This Fall!

Electronics

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Sanyo 20” tube TV, $35 OBO; Goldstar 20” tube TV, $35 OBO; Curtis Mathis 14” TV w/VCR, good shape, $40 OBO; 762-9162.

ou could win a sweet prize from your co-op this fall! Enter our new Facebook contest and become eligible to win a $125 bill credit!

Here’s how it works: visit our Facebook page, click on the link & enter the contest, then share our contest link and information. You will only be entered in the contest and eligible for the bill credit drawing if you enter your email address and phone number into the WooBox app. Only WFEC members who have an account with us will be eligible to win.

You’ll get bonus entries when one of your friends enters the contest from your share! As an added bonus, one of the new likes on the co-op’s Facebook page between October 1 & December 1 will also be eligible for a drawing to win an additional $125 bill credit from WFEC! Enter the contest from October 1 to December 1. A drawing for the bill credit winners will be held on December 2 and announced on our Facebook page. 42258005 WFEC employees, board members and their immediate family members are ineligible to participate in this contest.

EQUAL HOUSING

LENDER

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www.ffbf.com

1946 John Deere “B”, $2,500; 7629513.

Square bale annual peanut hay; 1981 285 Massey Ferguson tractor, diesel HP-81, $8,400 OBO, or trade for equal value; 263-3427.

Hot pepper plants; mulberry plants; loquats and aloe, $3-$5; 535-2215.

for the future

Hot tub, seats 6, cover, very good condition, everything works, $650 firm; 547-3840.

2013 BadBoy MZ Magnum zero turn mower, 54” cut, 27 hp motor, clean, excellent condition, 92 hours; 5572426, leave message.

King size matress and box springs; $300; 579-0186.

A Company Based on Honesty & Performance

We Buy All Timber Products Pine & Hardwood • Poles • Logs • Pulpwood

M 4215 L S.

4701 H 90 (850) 526-4411

B 300 N. W S.

(850) 547-3624

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

Push lawn mower, used very little, $150; 526-5107.

Garrett Grimsley, Sandy Spear, Wesley Whitaker, Debbie Moxley & Debbie Arnold C 1012 M S.

(850) 638-7892

Home/Farm

Alfred L. Long

G 962 8 A.

(850) 263-3225

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

President

Timber Company

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

Bus: (850) 638-3538 Cell: (850) 326-3838

Email: alfredllong@hotmail.com

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Home/Farm (cont.)

Russell Bermuda hay, 4x5 net wrapped, barn kept, $40/roll; 5924621.

Gold tweed covered love seat, good condition, $175; 592-6921.

John Deere lawn tractor, runs good, needs new belt, $500; 638-1158.

Potted plants of mulberry, blueberry, fig, chinquapin, and catalpa; 674-4708.

Hasty

Heating & Cooling Don Hawkins • Sales • Service • Installation 4Electrical Electrician Commercial 1050 Main Street 4Refrigeration Chipley, FL 32428 (850) 326-9830 4HVAC hastym@bellsouth.net

CAC1814468 ER0013265 RF0066690 AL03147

200-Amp Power Pole $269.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95

Vehicles (cont.)

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

2012 Buick Verano, 32 MPG, leather, many extras, no accidents, well-maintained, 47,000 miles, looks & runs great, $15,000; 956-2054.

You can call now and purchase this size ad for ONLY $84.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

Older model trucks, running condition; 334-652-2408.

Brown Pump Repair

1991 Ford F-250, 7.5 liter gas engine, 200,000 miles, $2,500; 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab, 5.7 liter engine, 256,000 miles, $5,000; 234-7070.

Turbine Pump Repair

638-9355 or 638-7739 Great Rate Tree Service, LLC Licensed & Insured

Adam Williams, Owner/Operator Hazardous Tree Removal Aerial Bucket Work Stump Grinding/Removal Trimming/Pruning Bobcat Work Small Tract Land Clearing Serving Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

(850) 768-1734

Additions • Repairs Remodels

Window Replacements Lic#: RR282811643 Owner Chris Krauser

(850) 260-9019

(850) 263-4786

Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # ER-0014361

1957 Chevrolet Belair, 2-door post car, good condition, 283 engine w/ power glide; 592-4798.

Save green by going green Today, you have choices when it comes to selecting insulation for the home, including an environmentally-friendly option made of recycled materials, such as scrap blue jeans. It looks similar to chopped up blue jeans 1999 Lexus RX300, engine damaged, and is treated for fire safety. With an insulating R-value similar to fiberglass new tires, struts, brakes, timing belt, water pump, etc., recent tune-up, insulation, this blue-jean insulation is a great option. body in good condition, $2,000, serious inquiries; 718-3733.

Get started and get saving While an older home will never be as efficient as a new home, an Ford Bronco II, new tires, runs good, insulation upgrade will make a noticeable difference in your energy use $2,200; 373-8398, after 5 p.m. and wallet. A well-insulated home is one of the most cost-effective means of saving energy and decreasing heating and cooling bills. For more information, contact the energy experts at WFEC by calling (800) 342WANTED 7400 or visiting westflorida.coop.

Anne Prince writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.

Used doctor’s stool or office stool with wheels; 263-4363.

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc. Contact Rick at 526-2183 or Anthony Register at 547-5600 Toll Free (888) 593-3415 Day or Night

New Comfort Height Toilet $299 installed

!” Gibbs Concrete

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

Now Installing Septic Systems

• New Installation • Repair • Remodeling • Maintenance • Drain Cleaning FL - CFC1425994

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AL - 4154

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial

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

Over 16 Years Professional Experience

Take Out Your Tub & Install a Shower from $1795

5 Years Labor Warranty • Licensed & Insured

Serving Jackson, Holmes, Washington & Calhoun Counties

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ANDY HALL

LC # RC 29027412 RB29003513 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service

SIDNEY HALL

850.557.3368 •850.526.8441 • 850.569.2021

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

• Driveways • Sidewalks •House Slabs • Pool Decks • Patios • Pole Barns (Slabs & Installation)

Licensed & Insured

(850) 557-0753 PAGE 15

Rec. Vehicles (cont.)

27’ Maco Gulfstream 5th wheel, self-contained, one slide, sleeps 6, $9,000; 593-6058.

2004 Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide 1450, low miles, $6,500; 9562010, evenings.

1972 Harley Davidson, extra parts; 638-0891.

Vehicles 1998 black Buick LaSabre, great motor, low mileage; 674-2795.

Free Pressure Washing Estimate

• House • Businesses • Driveways • Decks • Patios

850.726.0415

McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel

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

638-7105

Bomann Fencing

Agricultural Fencing/Satisfaction Guaranteed For all your fencing needs call

(850) 547-3772 or (850) 768-0641

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Shield Your Home from Energy Loss with Adequate Insulation

By Anne Prince

W

alls. Floors. Ceilings. Attic. These are some of the prime areas of a home that need insulation in order for you to maximize energy efficiency. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), adding insulation to your home is a sound investment that is likely to quickly pay for itself in reduced utility bills. In fact, DOE estimates that you can reduce your heating and cooling needs up to 30 percent by properly insulating and weatherizing your home. 8462001 If your home is more than 20 years old and was not specifically constructed for energy efficiency, additional insulation can likely reduce your energy bills and increase the comfort level of your home. The actual amount of savings for each home depends upon several factors—the current level of insulation, your climate, efficiency of your heating/cooling system and your utility rates. On average, older homes have less insulation than homes built today, but even adding insulation to a newer home can pay for itself within a few years.

So, where do you start?

You first need to determine how much insulation you already have in your home and where it is located. If you need assistance, WFEC conducts energy efficiency audits for the home and will check insulation as a routine part of the assessment. For those with the DIY spirit, you can conduct an insulation audit yourself. Here is what you should be looking for: • Where your home is, isn’t, and/or should be insulated • The type of insulation in your home • The R-value and the thickness or depth (inches) of the insulation A prime area that is chronically under-insulated is the attic. Whether you live in a cool or warm climate, attic insulation is essential to help keep warm air inside in the winter and prevent hot attic air from heating your living spaces in the summer. If you have R-19 or less insulation in your attic, consider bringing it up to R-38 in moderate climates and R-49 in cold climates. For flooring in cold climates, if you have R-11 or less insulation, consider bringing it up to R-25.

How does insulation work?

Heat flows naturally from a warmer space to a cooler space. During winter months, this means heat moves directly from heated living spaces to adjacent unheated attics, garages, basements and even outdoors. It can also travel indirectly through interior ceilings, walls and floors—wherever there is a difference in temperature. During summer months, the opposite happens—heat flows from the exterior to the interior of a home. Proper installation of insulation creates resistance to heat flow. Heat flow resistance is measured or rated in terms of its R-value—the higher the R-value, the greater the insulation’s effectiveness. The more heat flow resistance your insulation provides, the lower your heating and cooling costs will be.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Brock’s Equipment Service Home/Farm (cont.)

Gate-Way Security Systems

Deter theft & add security to your home or property at home or away with an automatic gate opener.

Residential or farm applications available.

Installation, Sales, Service & Accessories Call your area GTO dealer for a quote today!

Morris Earnest 850.849.6199 For more information please visit- www.a1-gates.com

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

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

La-Z-Boy sofa; Bob Timberlake cherry table, 2 extensions, 4 chairs, matching display case, all very good condition; 703-9575.

Pensacola Bahia hay, 5x4 rolls, net wrapped, barn stored, $45/roll; 7856345.

Massey Ferguson square baler, new tires, runs good, $1,200; 956-2479.

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

Miscellaneous

You can call now and purchase this size ad for ONLY $84.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Total Gym, great condition, book & DVD with it, $100; 579-9930.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

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

Surveying/GIS/Utilities

A & W Excavations Owner/Operator: Wesley Griffin

Land Clearing • Stump Removal • Pond Digging • Dirt Work • Driveways • Demolitions • Tree Removal Insured • Free Estimates

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CURRY FARMS Dozer & Excavation Work

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Golf Carts of Chipley

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Land Clearing • Dirt Work • Pond Digging Driveways • We Haul Dirt • House Pads ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

southeasternsurveying.com

415-0003

Westville, Florida (New Hope) Jody Curry

(850) 239-0128 Cell (850) 956-9984 Home

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

Golf Carts, Accessories, Batteries

850.557.1966 Sa

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

GLEN SCOTT

STUMP GRINDINg Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

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Miscellaneous (cont.)

Power chair carrier, requires class 2 or class 3 hitch, very good condition, bought new for $2,000, asking $850; 263-4553.

Wind generator, all set up with pole, 400 watts, charges batteries w/ control panel, $200; 263-6479.

Used metal wall store shelves, each section - 72” high by 46” wide; gondolas, each section - 48” high by 46” wide; antique cigarette rack; 526-8245.

New 8,500 pound winch for Silverado truck, front hitch & remote control, cost over $1,400 will sacrifice to serious buyer; 547-7493.

Junior Colt 25 auto pistol & magazine, $300; Ivory Johnson 12 gauge single shot shotgun, ring release, $175; Winchester, model 62A 22 pump rifle, 1958 MFG, $700; 557-8914.

Four tires, 235/80R16 10-ply radial, Load Range E, approximately 90% tread, $200 OBO; 579-4557 or 557-9700.

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

Most Insurances Accepted New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

Josh Alday

New & Emergency Patients Welcome

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

(850) 209-2501

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker

Stacey Alday

SURVEYOR

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

1410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290

Beulah Land

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

Natural Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Grains, Personal Care Products

On the FarmDelivered or Installed

HEALTH FOODS

• 24 Hr. Emergency Service • Reasonable Rates • Excellent Service • Specializing in Service Repair

Licensed & Insured • Lic. # RF11067251 Serving all of Jackson & Washington Counties

(850) 263-9796

2008 Pilgrim camper, light series, 2 slides, 29’ long, pulls easy w/ half-ton truck, sleeps 6-8, $12,000, negotiable, very clean; 527-3516.

Fiberglass boat & trailer plus 2 trolling motors, 14.5’ Leisure Craft, $850; 592-8769.

Est. 1980

FSlanders ’ &V C ew

Jackson Farm Well Services

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enter

Scissor Sharpening & All Kirby Parts & Supplies

Hours: M-F: 9-5; Sat: 8:30-12:30 (850) 674-1515 (850) 526-1515 (cell)

Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

18526 State Rd. 20W, Blountstown

Scrap Metal & Prepared Steel

Do great things with Kubota’s RTV-X900 utility vehicle.

$

0 Down, 0

% Financing for A.P.R.

Offer ends 9/30/15.

48 Months

(850) 593-0009

Panhandle Tractor, Inc. 5003 Hwy. 90 Marianna,FL 32446 (850) 526-2257

We Buy the Following & More...

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

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

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

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

We also have 20 & 30 yard drop off containers for metal only

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

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

*

We Now have drive-on scales!

PAGE 8

2011 Harley Davidson Road King, 14,561 miles, excellent condition has windshield, backrest & other extras, $14,000 OBO; 481-2960.

850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385

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

17’ Tracker aluminum boat, 60 hp Mariner motor & trolling motor, trailer included, $3,900; 415-0347 or 415-0750.

Centipede Seed

4198B Lafayette St., Marianna • 482-8511

WATKINS PLUMBING, INC.

Rec. Vehicles (cont.)

kubota.com

*$0 down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 48 months on purchases of new Kubota equipment (excluding T, GR, G, F & VS Series) is available to qualified purchasers from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory through 9/30/2015. Example: A 48-month monthly installment repayment term at 0% A.P.R. requires 48 payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. 0% A.P.R. interest is available to customers if no dealer documentation preparation fee is charged. Dealer charge for document preparation fee shall be in accordance with state laws. Inclusion of ineligible equipment may result in a higher blended A.P.R. 0% A.P.R. and low-rate financing may not be available with customer instant rebate offers. Financing is available through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A., 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Offer expires 9/30/2015. See us for details on these and other low-rate options or go to www.kubota.com for more information. Optional equipment may be shown.

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

Sunny South Properties 4630 Hwy 90 Marianna, FL 32446 850.209.8039 • Fax: 850.482.7378 debbieroneysmith@embarqmail.com

© Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2015

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor working the Panhandle of Florida

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Real Estate (cont.)

14 acres on Hwy. 69 in Jackson County, 10 acres pine, 4 acres cleared building site, $75,000 or reasonable offer; 594-4838.

2.5 or 5 acre home site, McChappel Road, Jackson County, owner financing possible, no texts or emails; 596-1952, Bucky.

4.5 acres high/dry on dead-end, county-maintained road in SE Washington County, financing available, $19,500; 638-1231.

10 acres, very nice, near Silver Lake, half way between PC & Marianna, paved road, electric, gorgeous estate home site, $27,000; 209-4936.

Trailer park in Greenwood, income producing, 12 lots on 4 acres; 6930907.

Lucas N. Taylor, P.A.

Panhandle Land Title, LLC Serving all of Florida

Buying or Selling a home or vacant land?

Refinancing your home? Let us Help!

Give us a call today!

(850) 547-2025

124 E. Virginia Avenue, Bonifay, Florida

(850) 547-7301

122B South Waukesha Street • Bonifay, FL 32425

Hector 24 HR Service

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

• • • • •

Attorney at Law Estate Planning Probate Real Estate Guardianships Personal Injury

HANDY MAN SERVICE

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

10% Senior Citizen Discount General Landscaping Bathroom Remodeling & Flooring House Pressure Washing & Cleaning FREE Scrap Metal Removal

For All Your Propane Needs 415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay #RM0048955

Fred O’Neal II

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. 1977 Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition since

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

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

40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner

Home: (850) 535-1121 Office: (850) 535-9952 Cell: (850) 260-2204

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

4.98 acres, beautiful lot, 300’ Hwy. 276, one mile from Alford, owner financing available; 726-7014.

Celebrating Our 10th Year Serving All Your Seamless Gutter Needs

Quality Seamless Gutters

Recreational Vehicles Cumbaa Enterprises • Blountstown, Florida Drive on & pallet scales on premises We also offer roll off services for your scrap metal needs - sizes 10, 20, 30 & 40s (for metal and C&D debris) We Buy: Batteries • Alternators • Radiators • Copper & Brass • Appliances • Aluminum • Air Conditioners • Junk Cars

21437 S.E. Hayes Ave. • Blountstown 1690 Hwy. 71 South • Marianna Visit our “Pull It” Yard at the Marianna Location “Your Complete Recycler”

(850) 674-6858 or (850) 482-1175 PAGE 12

We need your recipes! Send your favorites to us and maybe you’ll see it in an upcoming issue.

You can email them to clf@westflorida.coop with “Recipe” in the Subject line, or mail them in to:

West Florida Electric Cooperative

c/o CLF Recipes

PO Box 127

Graceville, FL 32440-0127

850-326-6558

547-3696

Three mobile home lots, in Bonifay, city water, 7.5 acres, owner financing available; 699-9464.

2011 Honda ATV TRX 250TE Fourtrax Recon ES, used twice, stored 3 years, not running, $750, as is, firm; 569-1124.

Miscellaneous (cont.)

SUBMIT YOUR RECIPE

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

• Modern Equipment • Quality Materials • Many Colors to Choose From • Materials and Workmanship Warranty • Owner Operated-Professional Installation

FREE ESTIMATES (850) 209-5757 Licensed & Insured

License #RC29027142 & License #RB29003143

J&J Neel Construction, Inc.

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

Marlin 30-30 rifle, 336 sc made in 1951, $600; 592-4798.

Assortment of helmets, good quality, like new, $50/each; 5935715 or email klrwud@wildblue.net, leave message, will get back w/you.

Oak & pecan wood, $45/load; 7682419.

Stationary exercise bike, used, Air Stamina 950 manual exercise bike, attached digital calorie, speed & mile tracker, comfortable seat, $30; 849-7750.

Multiple Listings Cardio Glider; twin mattress; Troy Built roto tiller, 8 hp; LP 25 gallon gas bottles; electric hospital bed, new, $500 OBO; 638-0891.

1967 Ford engine 390, mounted & balanced; Pure Well tire, 205-60-16, fits Hyundai/Kia; 638-2945.

2005 John Deere skid steer w/ grapple & bucket, $12,000; 1981 GMC bucket truck, 35’ reach all, one man bucket, $2,600; 706-3483341, after 5 p.m.

Ladders, different sizes; camper top for Nissan pickup truck, $50; set of 31x10.50x15 inch tires, $80; 2347070.

Long tractor w/bush hog, disc, box blade, bottom plow, & two-row planter, $3,200; 20 chickens, all laying, $5/each; 373-8398, after 5 p.m.

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Multiple Listings (cont.)

Millions Saved due to Board Decision

Real Estate (cont.)

D

10 acres, super nice, near Lake Seminole, paved road, electric, gorgeous estate home site, $29,500; 209-4936.

WFEC, makes up PowerSouth’s Board of Trustees, which sets policy and procedures.

Fender Squire guitar, pink, $125; uring the 78th Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day this After 73 years, PowerSouth remains Fender amp, Princeton 65 digital, past April, Russell Dunaway, WFEC Executive Vice President & one of the most proactive generation $125; Leer topper, 79.5x61, fits CEO, talked about PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and some older short wheel base truck, $125; and transmission cooperatives in of the benefits of your cooperative’s relationship with them.

The benefit 535-1722. the United States. In addition to that has the most impact on WFEC and our members is related to your the financial benefits WFEC has cooperative’s finances.

Grandfather clock, $800; John experienced by being an owner of Deere tractor/mower, $800; Poulan Dunaway said that PowerSouth Energy approached the WFEC Board of PowerSouth, they provide several Trustees and asked if WFEC would like to join around 1975. At the time, mower, $400; 547-0397. support services to their member WFEC was purchasing their wholesale power from a local investor-owned systems. utility – they were our competitor, but the co-op was buying power from Moving sale, flat screen TV; queen The implementation of the H2O bed; living room set; tools, etc.; 579- them. One of the major stipulations in the contract with them was that if a Plus load control program is an big load came to our service area, they could serve it. 28529002 3970. innovation that benefited WFEC WFEC’s Board of Trustees felt that staying tied to our competitor and to members. This peak-shaving program Welsh mare for children; black & a company that was going to take any load that would help reduce rates was has resulted in $146,316 in savings to your co-op so far in 2015. Members tan/red tick cross Hound puppies; not in the best interest of the co-op and its members. The decision that was participating in the program have shaved nearly 3,000 kilowatt hours barrel & roping saddles; tack; made to join PowerSouth was not made lightly, according to Dunaway. during times of peak energy usage during 2015.

Soloflex weight machine; trail “If WFEC had not switched to PowerSouth, we would pay the Southern PowerSouth supports its member cooperatives with an array of programs horses; 592-2494.

Company’s current wholesale rate of approximately 10.4 cents per kilowatt and services that include planning, hour. At PowerSouth, our company, where construction, telecommunications, Life-size porcelain dolls; Elvis we generate our own electricity, we pay 8 training, government relations, energy collectibles; wrought iron & glass cents per kilowatt hour,” said Dunaway. efficiency programs and communication end tables; Barbie dolls; 768-9019.

“Last year, we sold 504 million kilowatts assistance. PowerSouth also assists to our 28,000 accounts. The difference distribution co-ops like WFEC with Lewis loader, spreads chicken litter, in 2.4 cents is over 12 million dollars. commercial and industrial accounts on good condition; electric milker PowerSouth is saving your company 1 their systems. According to PowerSouth, w/7 gallon stainless steel bucket, million dollars each month. West Florida commercial & industrial (C&I) excellent condition; 956-5089. is also building approximately $1.5 facilities represent a great opportunity million equity in PowerSouth each year Two Sears lawn/garden tractor/ to reduce demand and energy usage. through the allocation of capital credits,” mowers, hitch, middle buster, By combining comprehensive service he continued. turning plow, 1970s model, offerings, PowerSouth and WFEC have Founded in 1941 as Alabama Electric restorable, collector’s items; 594the capability to assist C&I members Cooperative, with the sole purpose 6664. with a full range of products and services of delivering wholesale electricity to including load profiling, energy usage its members. Power is produced for and cost reports, energy auditing, power PowerSouth’s member systems at several quality solutions and facility management The McWilliams Power Plant and The Point A & Gantt Hydroelectric Plant Real Estate generation facilities throughout its service services. 87212002 area, including the renewable energy facility at Springhill Regional Landfill 1.1 acre lot in Pine Bluff Some other services offered to WFEC by PowerSouth include bulk in Campbellton, Florida. There, methane is extracted and burned to subdivision, next to Falling Waters purchasing of CFL & LED lighting and surge suppression devices; generate 4.8 megawatts of green energy. The result - clean, green energy - is State Park, $35,000; 638-3200. educational programs; database marketing and survey research; energy enough to power 4,000 homes per year. efficiency programs like the H.E.L.P. is on the Way Loan Program, heat PowerSouth has grown, offering additional services to strengthen pump rebates and an energy efficiency home program; rate design and communities and contribute to their members’ success. This evolution wholesale comparisons and much more. depends on the democratic process that requires member support and cooperation. Two representatives from each distribution member, like PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

1.14 acre lot in Compass Lake in the Hills, outdoor lighting, corner lot, owner financing available, $15,000; 726-7014.

Excellent private lake home, 2BR/2BA, tile, carpet, wood paneling, appliances, metal roof, paved road, wharf, fenced, carports landscaped; 813-205-7740.

10 acres, Clarksville, cleared home site w/power, well-kept county road, just off SR 20, small year-round stream & food plot, $55,000; 2371739 or 334-726-7619.

Single-wide mobile home on one acre, Northern Holmes County, off Hwy. 2, $29,900 or make offer; 547-1519.

CB Roofing, LLC

Chucky Brinkley, Owner Licensed & Insured FL License # RC 0067463

Shingles Metal Roofing Repairs

No job too big or small!

Home: (850) 263-1626 Cell: (334) 798-4125 PAGE 11

Multiple Listings (cont.)

Millions Saved due to Board Decision

Real Estate (cont.)

D

10 acres, super nice, near Lake Seminole, paved road, electric, gorgeous estate home site, $29,500; 209-4936.

WFEC, makes up PowerSouth’s Board of Trustees, which sets policy and procedures.

Fender Squire guitar, pink, $125; uring the 78th Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day this After 73 years, PowerSouth remains Fender amp, Princeton 65 digital, past April, Russell Dunaway, WFEC Executive Vice President & one of the most proactive generation $125; Leer topper, 79.5x61, fits CEO, talked about PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and some older short wheel base truck, $125; and transmission cooperatives in of the benefits of your cooperative’s relationship with them.

The benefit 535-1722. the United States. In addition to that has the most impact on WFEC and our members is related to your the financial benefits WFEC has cooperative’s finances.

Grandfather clock, $800; John experienced by being an owner of Deere tractor/mower, $800; Poulan Dunaway said that PowerSouth Energy approached the WFEC Board of PowerSouth, they provide several Trustees and asked if WFEC would like to join around 1975. At the time, mower, $400; 547-0397. support services to their member WFEC was purchasing their wholesale power from a local investor-owned systems. utility – they were our competitor, but the co-op was buying power from Moving sale, flat screen TV; queen The implementation of the H2O bed; living room set; tools, etc.; 579- them. One of the major stipulations in the contract with them was that if a Plus load control program is an big load came to our service area, they could serve it. 28529002 3970. innovation that benefited WFEC WFEC’s Board of Trustees felt that staying tied to our competitor and to members. This peak-shaving program Welsh mare for children; black & a company that was going to take any load that would help reduce rates was has resulted in $146,316 in savings to your co-op so far in 2015. Members tan/red tick cross Hound puppies; not in the best interest of the co-op and its members. The decision that was participating in the program have shaved nearly 3,000 kilowatt hours barrel & roping saddles; tack; made to join PowerSouth was not made lightly, according to Dunaway. during times of peak energy usage during 2015.

Soloflex weight machine; trail “If WFEC had not switched to PowerSouth, we would pay the Southern PowerSouth supports its member cooperatives with an array of programs horses; 592-2494.

Company’s current wholesale rate of approximately 10.4 cents per kilowatt and services that include planning, hour. At PowerSouth, our company, where construction, telecommunications, Life-size porcelain dolls; Elvis we generate our own electricity, we pay 8 training, government relations, energy collectibles; wrought iron & glass cents per kilowatt hour,” said Dunaway. efficiency programs and communication end tables; Barbie dolls; 768-9019.

“Last year, we sold 504 million kilowatts assistance. PowerSouth also assists to our 28,000 accounts. The difference distribution co-ops like WFEC with Lewis loader, spreads chicken litter, in 2.4 cents is over 12 million dollars. commercial and industrial accounts on good condition; electric milker PowerSouth is saving your company 1 their systems. According to PowerSouth, w/7 gallon stainless steel bucket, million dollars each month. West Florida commercial & industrial (C&I) excellent condition; 956-5089. is also building approximately $1.5 facilities represent a great opportunity million equity in PowerSouth each year Two Sears lawn/garden tractor/ to reduce demand and energy usage. through the allocation of capital credits,” mowers, hitch, middle buster, By combining comprehensive service he continued. turning plow, 1970s model, offerings, PowerSouth and WFEC have Founded in 1941 as Alabama Electric restorable, collector’s items; 594the capability to assist C&I members Cooperative, with the sole purpose 6664. with a full range of products and services of delivering wholesale electricity to including load profiling, energy usage its members. Power is produced for and cost reports, energy auditing, power PowerSouth’s member systems at several quality solutions and facility management The McWilliams Power Plant and The Point A & Gantt Hydroelectric Plant Real Estate generation facilities throughout its service services. 87212002 area, including the renewable energy facility at Springhill Regional Landfill 1.1 acre lot in Pine Bluff Some other services offered to WFEC by PowerSouth include bulk in Campbellton, Florida. There, methane is extracted and burned to subdivision, next to Falling Waters purchasing of CFL & LED lighting and surge suppression devices; generate 4.8 megawatts of green energy. The result - clean, green energy - is State Park, $35,000; 638-3200. educational programs; database marketing and survey research; energy enough to power 4,000 homes per year. efficiency programs like the H.E.L.P. is on the Way Loan Program, heat PowerSouth has grown, offering additional services to strengthen pump rebates and an energy efficiency home program; rate design and communities and contribute to their members’ success. This evolution wholesale comparisons and much more. depends on the democratic process that requires member support and cooperation. Two representatives from each distribution member, like PAGE 10

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

1.14 acre lot in Compass Lake in the Hills, outdoor lighting, corner lot, owner financing available, $15,000; 726-7014.

Excellent private lake home, 2BR/2BA, tile, carpet, wood paneling, appliances, metal roof, paved road, wharf, fenced, carports landscaped; 813-205-7740.

10 acres, Clarksville, cleared home site w/power, well-kept county road, just off SR 20, small year-round stream & food plot, $55,000; 2371739 or 334-726-7619.

Single-wide mobile home on one acre, Northern Holmes County, off Hwy. 2, $29,900 or make offer; 547-1519.

CB Roofing, LLC

Chucky Brinkley, Owner Licensed & Insured FL License # RC 0067463

Shingles Metal Roofing Repairs

No job too big or small!

Home: (850) 263-1626 Cell: (334) 798-4125 PAGE 11

Real Estate (cont.)

14 acres on Hwy. 69 in Jackson County, 10 acres pine, 4 acres cleared building site, $75,000 or reasonable offer; 594-4838.

2.5 or 5 acre home site, McChappel Road, Jackson County, owner financing possible, no texts or emails; 596-1952, Bucky.

4.5 acres high/dry on dead-end, county-maintained road in SE Washington County, financing available, $19,500; 638-1231.

10 acres, very nice, near Silver Lake, half way between PC & Marianna, paved road, electric, gorgeous estate home site, $27,000; 209-4936.

Trailer park in Greenwood, income producing, 12 lots on 4 acres; 6930907.

Lucas N. Taylor, P.A.

Panhandle Land Title, LLC Serving all of Florida

Buying or Selling a home or vacant land?

Refinancing your home? Let us Help!

Give us a call today!

(850) 547-2025

124 E. Virginia Avenue, Bonifay, Florida

(850) 547-7301

122B South Waukesha Street • Bonifay, FL 32425

Hector 24 HR Service

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .

• • • • •

Attorney at Law Estate Planning Probate Real Estate Guardianships Personal Injury

HANDY MAN SERVICE

“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”

10% Senior Citizen Discount General Landscaping Bathroom Remodeling & Flooring House Pressure Washing & Cleaning FREE Scrap Metal Removal

For All Your Propane Needs 415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay #RM0048955

Fred O’Neal II

O’Neal’s Dozer Service, Inc. 1977 Land Clearing • Rootraking • Road Building • Ponds Demolition since

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

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

40 Years Experience License #2252

John White Owner

Home: (850) 535-1121 Office: (850) 535-9952 Cell: (850) 260-2204

3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462

4.98 acres, beautiful lot, 300’ Hwy. 276, one mile from Alford, owner financing available; 726-7014.

Celebrating Our 10th Year Serving All Your Seamless Gutter Needs

Quality Seamless Gutters

Recreational Vehicles Cumbaa Enterprises • Blountstown, Florida Drive on & pallet scales on premises We also offer roll off services for your scrap metal needs - sizes 10, 20, 30 & 40s (for metal and C&D debris) We Buy: Batteries • Alternators • Radiators • Copper & Brass • Appliances • Aluminum • Air Conditioners • Junk Cars

21437 S.E. Hayes Ave. • Blountstown 1690 Hwy. 71 South • Marianna Visit our “Pull It” Yard at the Marianna Location “Your Complete Recycler”

(850) 674-6858 or (850) 482-1175 PAGE 12

We need your recipes! Send your favorites to us and maybe you’ll see it in an upcoming issue.

You can email them to clf@westflorida.coop with “Recipe” in the Subject line, or mail them in to:

West Florida Electric Cooperative

c/o CLF Recipes

PO Box 127

Graceville, FL 32440-0127

850-326-6558

547-3696

Three mobile home lots, in Bonifay, city water, 7.5 acres, owner financing available; 699-9464.

2011 Honda ATV TRX 250TE Fourtrax Recon ES, used twice, stored 3 years, not running, $750, as is, firm; 569-1124.

Miscellaneous (cont.)

SUBMIT YOUR RECIPE

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

• Modern Equipment • Quality Materials • Many Colors to Choose From • Materials and Workmanship Warranty • Owner Operated-Professional Installation

FREE ESTIMATES (850) 209-5757 Licensed & Insured

License #RC29027142 & License #RB29003143

J&J Neel Construction, Inc.

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

Marlin 30-30 rifle, 336 sc made in 1951, $600; 592-4798.

Assortment of helmets, good quality, like new, $50/each; 5935715 or email klrwud@wildblue.net, leave message, will get back w/you.

Oak & pecan wood, $45/load; 7682419.

Stationary exercise bike, used, Air Stamina 950 manual exercise bike, attached digital calorie, speed & mile tracker, comfortable seat, $30; 849-7750.

Multiple Listings Cardio Glider; twin mattress; Troy Built roto tiller, 8 hp; LP 25 gallon gas bottles; electric hospital bed, new, $500 OBO; 638-0891.

1967 Ford engine 390, mounted & balanced; Pure Well tire, 205-60-16, fits Hyundai/Kia; 638-2945.

2005 John Deere skid steer w/ grapple & bucket, $12,000; 1981 GMC bucket truck, 35’ reach all, one man bucket, $2,600; 706-3483341, after 5 p.m.

Ladders, different sizes; camper top for Nissan pickup truck, $50; set of 31x10.50x15 inch tires, $80; 2347070.

Long tractor w/bush hog, disc, box blade, bottom plow, & two-row planter, $3,200; 20 chickens, all laying, $5/each; 373-8398, after 5 p.m.

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Miscellaneous (cont.)

Power chair carrier, requires class 2 or class 3 hitch, very good condition, bought new for $2,000, asking $850; 263-4553.

Wind generator, all set up with pole, 400 watts, charges batteries w/ control panel, $200; 263-6479.

Used metal wall store shelves, each section - 72” high by 46” wide; gondolas, each section - 48” high by 46” wide; antique cigarette rack; 526-8245.

New 8,500 pound winch for Silverado truck, front hitch & remote control, cost over $1,400 will sacrifice to serious buyer; 547-7493.

Junior Colt 25 auto pistol & magazine, $300; Ivory Johnson 12 gauge single shot shotgun, ring release, $175; Winchester, model 62A 22 pump rifle, 1958 MFG, $700; 557-8914.

Four tires, 235/80R16 10-ply radial, Load Range E, approximately 90% tread, $200 OBO; 579-4557 or 557-9700.

Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290

ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service

Most Insurances Accepted New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

Josh Alday

New & Emergency Patients Welcome

Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969

Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290

(850) 209-2501

• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker

Stacey Alday

SURVEYOR

Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412

Mobile: 260-5438

Bush Paint & Supply

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

263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville

1410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290

Beulah Land

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

Natural Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Grains, Personal Care Products

On the FarmDelivered or Installed

HEALTH FOODS

• 24 Hr. Emergency Service • Reasonable Rates • Excellent Service • Specializing in Service Repair

Licensed & Insured • Lic. # RF11067251 Serving all of Jackson & Washington Counties

(850) 263-9796

2008 Pilgrim camper, light series, 2 slides, 29’ long, pulls easy w/ half-ton truck, sleeps 6-8, $12,000, negotiable, very clean; 527-3516.

Fiberglass boat & trailer plus 2 trolling motors, 14.5’ Leisure Craft, $850; 592-8769.

Est. 1980

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Jackson Farm Well Services

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enter

Scissor Sharpening & All Kirby Parts & Supplies

Hours: M-F: 9-5; Sat: 8:30-12:30 (850) 674-1515 (850) 526-1515 (cell)

Patrick Jackson

850-592-9530 or 850-573-6623

18526 State Rd. 20W, Blountstown

Scrap Metal & Prepared Steel

Do great things with Kubota’s RTV-X900 utility vehicle.

$

0 Down, 0

% Financing for A.P.R.

Offer ends 9/30/15.

48 Months

(850) 593-0009

Panhandle Tractor, Inc. 5003 Hwy. 90 Marianna,FL 32446 (850) 526-2257

We Buy the Following & More...

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

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

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

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From

Gary McIntosh

We also have 20 & 30 yard drop off containers for metal only

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

AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS

*

We Now have drive-on scales!

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2011 Harley Davidson Road King, 14,561 miles, excellent condition has windshield, backrest & other extras, $14,000 OBO; 481-2960.

850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385

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

17’ Tracker aluminum boat, 60 hp Mariner motor & trolling motor, trailer included, $3,900; 415-0347 or 415-0750.

Centipede Seed

4198B Lafayette St., Marianna • 482-8511

WATKINS PLUMBING, INC.

Rec. Vehicles (cont.)

kubota.com

*$0 down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 48 months on purchases of new Kubota equipment (excluding T, GR, G, F & VS Series) is available to qualified purchasers from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory through 9/30/2015. Example: A 48-month monthly installment repayment term at 0% A.P.R. requires 48 payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. 0% A.P.R. interest is available to customers if no dealer documentation preparation fee is charged. Dealer charge for document preparation fee shall be in accordance with state laws. Inclusion of ineligible equipment may result in a higher blended A.P.R. 0% A.P.R. and low-rate financing may not be available with customer instant rebate offers. Financing is available through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A., 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Offer expires 9/30/2015. See us for details on these and other low-rate options or go to www.kubota.com for more information. Optional equipment may be shown.

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

Sunny South Properties 4630 Hwy 90 Marianna, FL 32446 850.209.8039 • Fax: 850.482.7378 debbieroneysmith@embarqmail.com

© Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2015

Debbie Roney Smith Full Time Realtor working the Panhandle of Florida

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Rec. Vehicles (cont.)

27’ Maco Gulfstream 5th wheel, self-contained, one slide, sleeps 6, $9,000; 593-6058.

2004 Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide 1450, low miles, $6,500; 9562010, evenings.

1972 Harley Davidson, extra parts; 638-0891.

Vehicles 1998 black Buick LaSabre, great motor, low mileage; 674-2795.

Free Pressure Washing Estimate

• House • Businesses • Driveways • Decks • Patios

850.726.0415

McIntosh

Outboard & Small Engine Grand Ridge

Sneads

We buy boats & motors!

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

OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel

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

638-7105

Bomann Fencing

Agricultural Fencing/Satisfaction Guaranteed For all your fencing needs call

(850) 547-3772 or (850) 768-0641

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Shield Your Home from Energy Loss with Adequate Insulation

By Anne Prince

W

alls. Floors. Ceilings. Attic. These are some of the prime areas of a home that need insulation in order for you to maximize energy efficiency. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), adding insulation to your home is a sound investment that is likely to quickly pay for itself in reduced utility bills. In fact, DOE estimates that you can reduce your heating and cooling needs up to 30 percent by properly insulating and weatherizing your home. 8462001 If your home is more than 20 years old and was not specifically constructed for energy efficiency, additional insulation can likely reduce your energy bills and increase the comfort level of your home. The actual amount of savings for each home depends upon several factors—the current level of insulation, your climate, efficiency of your heating/cooling system and your utility rates. On average, older homes have less insulation than homes built today, but even adding insulation to a newer home can pay for itself within a few years.

So, where do you start?

You first need to determine how much insulation you already have in your home and where it is located. If you need assistance, WFEC conducts energy efficiency audits for the home and will check insulation as a routine part of the assessment. For those with the DIY spirit, you can conduct an insulation audit yourself. Here is what you should be looking for: • Where your home is, isn’t, and/or should be insulated • The type of insulation in your home • The R-value and the thickness or depth (inches) of the insulation A prime area that is chronically under-insulated is the attic. Whether you live in a cool or warm climate, attic insulation is essential to help keep warm air inside in the winter and prevent hot attic air from heating your living spaces in the summer. If you have R-19 or less insulation in your attic, consider bringing it up to R-38 in moderate climates and R-49 in cold climates. For flooring in cold climates, if you have R-11 or less insulation, consider bringing it up to R-25.

How does insulation work?

Heat flows naturally from a warmer space to a cooler space. During winter months, this means heat moves directly from heated living spaces to adjacent unheated attics, garages, basements and even outdoors. It can also travel indirectly through interior ceilings, walls and floors—wherever there is a difference in temperature. During summer months, the opposite happens—heat flows from the exterior to the interior of a home. Proper installation of insulation creates resistance to heat flow. Heat flow resistance is measured or rated in terms of its R-value—the higher the R-value, the greater the insulation’s effectiveness. The more heat flow resistance your insulation provides, the lower your heating and cooling costs will be.

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

Brock’s Equipment Service Home/Farm (cont.)

Gate-Way Security Systems

Deter theft & add security to your home or property at home or away with an automatic gate opener.

Residential or farm applications available.

Installation, Sales, Service & Accessories Call your area GTO dealer for a quote today!

Morris Earnest 850.849.6199 For more information please visit- www.a1-gates.com

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

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

La-Z-Boy sofa; Bob Timberlake cherry table, 2 extensions, 4 chairs, matching display case, all very good condition; 703-9575.

Pensacola Bahia hay, 5x4 rolls, net wrapped, barn stored, $45/roll; 7856345.

Massey Ferguson square baler, new tires, runs good, $1,200; 956-2479.

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

Miscellaneous

You can call now and purchase this size ad for ONLY $84.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Total Gym, great condition, book & DVD with it, $100; 579-9930.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

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

Surveying/GIS/Utilities

A & W Excavations Owner/Operator: Wesley Griffin

Land Clearing • Stump Removal • Pond Digging • Dirt Work • Driveways • Demolitions • Tree Removal Insured • Free Estimates

nd

CURRY FARMS Dozer & Excavation Work

Cla

Golf Carts of Chipley

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Land Clearing • Dirt Work • Pond Digging Driveways • We Haul Dirt • House Pads ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

southeasternsurveying.com

415-0003

Westville, Florida (New Hope) Jody Curry

(850) 239-0128 Cell (850) 956-9984 Home

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

Golf Carts, Accessories, Batteries

850.557.1966 Sa

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

GLEN SCOTT

STUMP GRINDINg Best Service

Best Prices

(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida

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Home/Farm (cont.)

Russell Bermuda hay, 4x5 net wrapped, barn kept, $40/roll; 5924621.

Gold tweed covered love seat, good condition, $175; 592-6921.

John Deere lawn tractor, runs good, needs new belt, $500; 638-1158.

Potted plants of mulberry, blueberry, fig, chinquapin, and catalpa; 674-4708.

Hasty

Heating & Cooling Don Hawkins • Sales • Service • Installation 4Electrical Electrician Commercial 1050 Main Street 4Refrigeration Chipley, FL 32428 (850) 326-9830 4HVAC hastym@bellsouth.net

CAC1814468 ER0013265 RF0066690 AL03147

200-Amp Power Pole $269.95 100 - Amp Power Pole $179.95

Vehicles (cont.)

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

2012 Buick Verano, 32 MPG, leather, many extras, no accidents, well-maintained, 47,000 miles, looks & runs great, $15,000; 956-2054.

You can call now and purchase this size ad for ONLY $84.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

Older model trucks, running condition; 334-652-2408.

Brown Pump Repair

1991 Ford F-250, 7.5 liter gas engine, 200,000 miles, $2,500; 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab, 5.7 liter engine, 256,000 miles, $5,000; 234-7070.

Turbine Pump Repair

638-9355 or 638-7739 Great Rate Tree Service, LLC Licensed & Insured

Adam Williams, Owner/Operator Hazardous Tree Removal Aerial Bucket Work Stump Grinding/Removal Trimming/Pruning Bobcat Work Small Tract Land Clearing Serving Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties

(850) 768-1734

Additions • Repairs Remodels

Window Replacements Lic#: RR282811643 Owner Chris Krauser

(850) 260-9019

(850) 263-4786

Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # ER-0014361

1957 Chevrolet Belair, 2-door post car, good condition, 283 engine w/ power glide; 592-4798.

Save green by going green Today, you have choices when it comes to selecting insulation for the home, including an environmentally-friendly option made of recycled materials, such as scrap blue jeans. It looks similar to chopped up blue jeans 1999 Lexus RX300, engine damaged, and is treated for fire safety. With an insulating R-value similar to fiberglass new tires, struts, brakes, timing belt, water pump, etc., recent tune-up, insulation, this blue-jean insulation is a great option. body in good condition, $2,000, serious inquiries; 718-3733.

Get started and get saving While an older home will never be as efficient as a new home, an Ford Bronco II, new tires, runs good, insulation upgrade will make a noticeable difference in your energy use $2,200; 373-8398, after 5 p.m. and wallet. A well-insulated home is one of the most cost-effective means of saving energy and decreasing heating and cooling bills. For more information, contact the energy experts at WFEC by calling (800) 342WANTED 7400 or visiting westflorida.coop.

Anne Prince writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.

Used doctor’s stool or office stool with wheels; 263-4363.

Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc. Contact Rick at 526-2183 or Anthony Register at 547-5600 Toll Free (888) 593-3415 Day or Night

New Comfort Height Toilet $299 installed

!” Gibbs Concrete

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

Now Installing Septic Systems

• New Installation • Repair • Remodeling • Maintenance • Drain Cleaning FL - CFC1425994

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AL - 4154

HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial

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

Over 16 Years Professional Experience

Take Out Your Tub & Install a Shower from $1795

5 Years Labor Warranty • Licensed & Insured

Serving Jackson, Holmes, Washington & Calhoun Counties

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

ANDY HALL

LC # RC 29027412 RB29003513 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service

SIDNEY HALL

850.557.3368 •850.526.8441 • 850.569.2021

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

• Driveways • Sidewalks •House Slabs • Pool Decks • Patios • Pole Barns (Slabs & Installation)

Licensed & Insured

(850) 557-0753 PAGE 15

Wanted (cont.)

1001 USES

Horses & mules; 569-5511.

Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies

Female Great Danoodle puppy or young dog, standard Poodle/Great Dane mix; 592-2297 or 209-2032.

Horses; ponies; mules; 592-2494.

850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS BUILDIN

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

License Number: CMC1250499

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

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ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

MARIANNA (Across from CVS)

Mobile Home Power Pole

TATUM’S HARDWARE Hwy. 71 Marianna

&vision 100 amp $19995 200 amp $29995

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

history of strength

You can call now and purchase this ad size for ONLY $70.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

a

(850) 482-5513

Ag Sprayers Sprayer Repair Parts Baler Twine

Enjoy a Sweet Reward This Fall!

Electronics

Y

Sanyo 20” tube TV, $35 OBO; Goldstar 20” tube TV, $35 OBO; Curtis Mathis 14” TV w/VCR, good shape, $40 OBO; 762-9162.

ou could win a sweet prize from your co-op this fall! Enter our new Facebook contest and become eligible to win a $125 bill credit!

Here’s how it works: visit our Facebook page, click on the link & enter the contest, then share our contest link and information. You will only be entered in the contest and eligible for the bill credit drawing if you enter your email address and phone number into the WooBox app. Only WFEC members who have an account with us will be eligible to win.

You’ll get bonus entries when one of your friends enters the contest from your share! As an added bonus, one of the new likes on the co-op’s Facebook page between October 1 & December 1 will also be eligible for a drawing to win an additional $125 bill credit from WFEC! Enter the contest from October 1 to December 1. A drawing for the bill credit winners will be held on December 2 and announced on our Facebook page. 42258005 WFEC employees, board members and their immediate family members are ineligible to participate in this contest.

EQUAL HOUSING

LENDER

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www.ffbf.com

1946 John Deere “B”, $2,500; 7629513.

Square bale annual peanut hay; 1981 285 Massey Ferguson tractor, diesel HP-81, $8,400 OBO, or trade for equal value; 263-3427.

Hot pepper plants; mulberry plants; loquats and aloe, $3-$5; 535-2215.

for the future

Hot tub, seats 6, cover, very good condition, everything works, $650 firm; 547-3840.

2013 BadBoy MZ Magnum zero turn mower, 54” cut, 27 hp motor, clean, excellent condition, 92 hours; 5572426, leave message.

King size matress and box springs; $300; 579-0186.

A Company Based on Honesty & Performance

We Buy All Timber Products Pine & Hardwood • Poles • Logs • Pulpwood

M 4215 L S.

4701 H 90 (850) 526-4411

B 300 N. W S.

(850) 547-3624

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

Push lawn mower, used very little, $150; 526-5107.

Garrett Grimsley, Sandy Spear, Wesley Whitaker, Debbie Moxley & Debbie Arnold C 1012 M S.

(850) 638-7892

Home/Farm

Alfred L. Long

G 962 8 A.

(850) 263-3225

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

President

Timber Company

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

Bus: (850) 638-3538 Cell: (850) 326-3838

Email: alfredllong@hotmail.com

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Antiques/Collectibles Collectible retired American Girl dolls, Samantha & Josephina, never played with, extra outfits & accessories, all for $350; 593-6392.

Appliances Frigidaire 18.2 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer, ice maker, like new, only 2 weeks old, $550; GE full-capacity washing machine, white, $225; 762-9162.

B rian ’ s H eating & C ooling , I nc .

“Honesty is Job One” Serving Washington, Jackson & Holmes Counties

• New Systems • Repair & Maintenance • Free Estimates/Second Opinions on Major Repairs

Lic. #RA0067127

Call: (850) 573-0167 or (850) 548-4750

Bonifay Gun & Knife Show

October 2-3, 2015 Holmes County Ag Center 1173 Hwy. 90, Bonifay

Saturday: 9-5 • Sunday: 9-3 Admission - $5/adult Children under 12 - free

TRI-COUNTY CRANE $100 per hour SERVICE Travel one way Commercial & Residential Use • 15 ton 107 ft. boom

Lic# RM0048955

• Special rates for weekly or monthly rental

(850) 547-3698 • Bonifay

Hill’s Tree Service

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

593-4455 ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

You can call now and purchase this ad size for ONLY $42.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

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Adam’s Tree Service, llc Family Owned and Operated with 20 Years Experience

L & D Upholstery • Furniture • Auto • Marine • ATV • Canvas

Wanted (cont.)

The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, a non-profit, rustic 1800s village complex & tourist facility located in Blounstown, Florida is seeking an individual to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. Candidates who have a business background and who are familiar with all aspects of the state educational system would be very helpful and are encouraged to apply.

Requirements for the position include: attendance at meetings once per month, payment of membership dues $25 per year, active participation on board committees. Interested persons may contact the Pioneer Settlement by phone at 850-674-2777, by fax at 850-674-2778 or send an email to ritasmithpruette@yahoo.com.

Retired couple to rent 3BR/1BA home, AC & heat, window units, electric fireplace, in Calhoun County, must be able to mow grass; 674-8392.

Clean It Up! Homemade Cleaners Class Thursday, September 10 from 6-8 p.m.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 Hwy. 90, Bonifay Learn how to make inexpensive, effective cleaning products to keep your home and clothes clean and fresh! Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited so pre-registration is required by contacting the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265 or the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please call 547-1108 at least five working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request.

Someone to bale square bales on 10 acres of Coastal/Bermuda for me; 209-1172, ask for Will.

Unshelled pecans; 638-7135, day or night.

Canning jars; 768-0473.

Old log cabin, in any condition; 894-6992.

1401 N. Waukeshaw Ave. Bonifay, FL 32425

Tree Removal / Hazardous Tree Removal Trimming / Pruning Bobcat Work • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates

Louie Pettis

(850) 547-0075 (850) 516-1227

(850) 547-5001 or (850) 596-8767 eat All MOrder o Cut t

Community Calendar

DILMORE MEATS 2321 Dilmore Rd., Cottondale, FL 32431

We have be en in busi ness for over 35 years!

850-352-4407 or 4360

ADVERTISE IN THE CLF!!!

You can call now and purchase this size ad for ONLY $84.00/month.

Reach over 21,000 local residences.

Call (850) 263-3231 and ask for Candace or Brian

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE Xtreme Southern Kustomizing

(850) 263-4861 (850) 849-0046

Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL

We do custom killing hogs & cattle.

Also, processing of your domestic & wild game - hogs, etc... Call for details!

We now offer Vacuum Packaging of your meat products.

Call for details

Beef, Pork, Chicken, Fish & Frozen Vegetables

Open Tues - Sat 7 til 5 Closed Sun & Mon

From Cottondale going South on Hwy. 231 - Turn Right on Dilmore Rd. - 1.5 m. on Left

Bush Well Drilling

Pump Sales & Service • Irrigation Systems • Water Treatment

Mulching, Excavation, Land Clearing Since 1969 • Licensed & Insured

Office:

850-263-8064

• Cell:

850-573-1229

CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES

CLF Free Ad Policy (Limited to one ad per household) WFEC publishes free classified ads in the Current Light Flashes as a service to its members. The following limitations apply: 1) Ads must be 20 words or less and must be legible, with an active electric account number at the top. 2) Ads exceeding 20 words are subject to elimination. 3) Submit ads to the Graceville office by the 5th of the month to appear in the following month’s issue. (Example: An ad arriving

by Jan. 5 will appear in the Feb. CLF) 4) Ads for services & businesses are not free. Service businesses include, but are not limited to, pet or livestock breeders or stud services, rentals, baby-sitting, etc. 5) Any buying or selling on a regular basis will be considered a business. On-going garage sales & the sale of similar items on a repeated basis do not qualify for free advertising. 6) WFEC may refuse to publish any ad. 7) You may submit your ad online at www.westflorida.coop.

WFEC will not accept ads over the phone.

ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2015

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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FREE Electric hospital bed w/mattress, 2 air pads & pump, you load & haul; 569-1112.

THANK YOU The family of Jose Antonio “Tony” Maqueira would like to thank all of the neighbors, business associates, friends, family & churches that offered support during our time of loss. The phone calls, food, visits & flowers were blessings to our family.

We know our “Abuelo” was loved & respected in the community and that means a lot. Thank you.

Community Calendar (cont.)

Archaeology Day Saturday, September 12 from 12-4 p.m.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, Blountstown Organizations throughout the Panhandle are teaming up for a fun-filled day of activities to educate the public and children of all ages about archaeological & historical resources. The Florida Public Archaeology Network, University of West Florida, the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement and the Panhandle Archaeological Society of Tallahassee will host this event. Archaeologists will be on-hand to provide general information about archaeology, historic preservation, heritage tourism, and to identify artifacts from personal collections. They will also bring authentic artifacts to share.

There will also be craftsmen and other vendors at the event. Stop by and have your personal artifact collections identified. The event is free and open to the public. For more info, email info@panhandlepioneer.org.

Backyard Poultry Workshop Tuesday, September 15, at 6 p.m.

Washington County Agricultural Center East Wing Conference Room, Chipley Are you currently raising chickens at home? Are you new or looking to The family of Mark Stafford Bryan raise chickens? Join us at this workshop where you’ll learn care, nutrition, wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt health and safety considerations and marketing opportunities and selling appreciation your kind expression of eggs. Sponsored by UF/IFAS Extension Washington County. RSVP by sympathy to our many friends and September 8 to Nikki or Cynthia at 638-6180. relatives who reflected on his life.

Through the memories that he gave Solar Cooking Class each of us, he will live on forever in Tuesday, September 15, 6-8:30 p.m. our hearts, we thank you sincerely.

Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Highway 90, Bonifay May God bless you all.

Making and using a solar cooker can let you have hot meals when the power is off, keep you from losing food or just help reduce your cooking costs. We’ll demonstrate how to make a solar cooker, tips on safely using Notification Statement them and even prepare some foods you can sample. Registration fee is Notice is hereby given that the West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Board of Trustees $5 and includes all class materials. Space is limited so pre-registration is regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, required by contacting the Holmes County Extension Office, 547-1108 or unless special circumstances warrant a change. the Washington County Extension Office, 638-6265.

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.

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Summer’s End Outdoor Concert Series & Peanut Boil Saturday, September 26 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, Blountstown Featured artists at the concert will be “Ghost Riders”, a Southern Rock/ Country/Blues band from Panama City. For more info about the group, visit Ghost Riders on Facebook. The concession stand will be open. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy some boiled peanuts and high energy country music under the evening sky. Admission is $5, peanuts are $1. Free admission to active duty military, veterans and law enforcement personnel with ID. For more info, email lisa@panhandlepioneer.org or call 674-2777.

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What’s the BEST Way to Report Your Power Outage?

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y phone. The best, quickest and most reliable way to report a power outage is by calling the cooperative directly at 800.342.7400 or 855.MY.WFECA. Reporting it to our service center remains the best way to make sure the cooperative is aware of an outage in your area.

If an outage is large and impacts several hundred members, causing a heavy call load, service center personnel will activate our automated system to assist them with the volume of calls. But, rest assured, your call is always logged and if you leave a message, it is always listened to. The automated system is easy to use and will recognize your location using the telephone number you are calling from. That’s why is it especially important to make sure that all of your phone numbers are up-to-date in the cooperative’s files.

If you think you might call in an outage using your cell phone, please make sure you add that number to your account information.

WFEC has some useful tools you can use to find out more about power outages. These include the online outage map which can be accessed from the cooperative’s website (www.westflorida.coop) and WFEC’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/wfeca).

Contacting an employee or member of the board of trustees at home will not benefit you or provide you with additional information about restoration times or what caused the outage. Only the linemen and service center personnel on call are directly involved and have first-hand knowledge of power restoration efforts. It is also best that you report the outage impacting your location directly to service center personnel yourself so they can accurately pinpoint your location. 75360011 The cooperative strives to keep members informed on social media, but oftentimes, the cause of an outage or an estimate about restoration times cannot be provided. The cooperative’s social media pages are also not the proper place to report an outage because of safety concerns. Never leave your address or any other personal or identifying information on the cooperative’s social media pages in the form of a post. It is also best not to send that type of information in a private message. Cooperative personnel do not monitor social media 24/7, so messages or posts may be overlooked during especially busy times and answered or addressed when things are calmer. 95623001 Remember to only call the service center at 800.342.7400 or 855.MY.WFECA to report an outage and check out the cooperative’s website and Facebook page to monitor restoration efforts.

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CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Animals/Livestock Redbone Hound puppies, large, dark red parents, UTD on shots; Holland Lop bunnies; Black Cayuga ducks, call any time; 209-0910.

Large, exotic birds & cages, several breeds, hand raised, cages range from S, L or XL; 547-2096.

Australian Shepherd pups, Black Tri darlings, great pets & workers, registered, health certificate; 5859302.

Purebred Shih Tzu puppies, one male/one female, parents on site, $350; Bloodhound puppies, ready Oct., taking deposits; 614-1088.

Bobwhite quail; pheasant, chucker & German short-haired Pointers; 693-1503, Archie Jones.

10 goats; 8 cows & a horse, must go, all reasonably priced; 373-8398, after 5 p.m.

Black Angus bred heifers, $2,800; 263-3427.

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

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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 and printed in-house monthly in the Graceville office as a service to the Co-op’s members. Periodicals postage is paid at Graceville, Fla. CANDACE CROFT Communications Specialist BRIAN BUCKALEW Printer/Graphic Designer

WFEC Board of Directors

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All kits come with galvalume metal. Painted metal is an additional charge. Installation available. Other sizes available upon request.

24x24 - $1,799 24x36 - $2,199 24x48 - $2,699 24x60 - $3,099 32x36 - $2,699 32x48 - $3,399 32x60 - $4,099

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Metal Roofing (Panels Cut to Length) Galvalume: $1.30/ft

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

SEPTEMBER Chipley, Bonifay & 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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Attention Members:

Linemen often work beside a busy roadway, and 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 and stay safe. Together we power your life.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE What’s the BEST Way to Report Your Power Outage?

...pg. 3

Enjoy a Sweet Reward This Fall!

...pg. 5

Shield Your Home from Energy Loss with Adequate Insulation

...pgs. 14-15

Local Classifieds

...pgs. 3-18

Community Calendar ...pgs. 17-18 As a member-owner of PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, WFEC members own a part of the Charles R. Lowman power plant in Leroy, AL (pictured here).