FLASHES CURRENT LIGHT
P.O. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440-0127
West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative
The Heart of Our Co-op: The Lineman Pages 10-11
Providing quality printing and service to the Florida panhandle and south Alabama since 1961. 955 Tate Drive Dothan, Alabama 334-792-8408 • dplinc@graceba.net
Your Locally Grown Roofing Company Since 1996
Helping Our Rural Families With All Roofing Needs
C&C Construction & Roofing Residential Roofing Specialist Locally Owned & Operated Serving the Florida Panhandle & Southern Alabama Specializing in residential and commercial roofing projects
• Shingle Roofing • All Types of Metal Roofing • Roofing Repairs • All Types of Flat Roofs
Call Today for Free Estimates
(850) 547-1001
www.candcroofingandconstruction.com 690 E. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL 32425 License Numbers: FL #CCCF1327331 • AL #S-44779
Specializing in Spray Foam Insulation
A Cut Above TREE SERVICE LLC
Owner: Jason Morris
• Tree Removal • Chipper • 15 Ton Crane • Aerial Truck • Pruning & Trimming • Bobcat Work • Hazardous Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Stump Grinding
INSIDE ...
FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES
BUS: (850) 415-1217 • CELL: (850) 573-1270
Elect
Tammie
HARRISON
ELECTIONS OF
Political advertisement paid for and approved by Tammie Harrison for Supervisor of Elections
...pgs. 3-4
Carbon Monoxide Dangers & Power Outages
...pg. 5-6
Powering Up After an Outage ... pg. 7
FOR
HOLMES COUNTY S SUPERVISOR UPERVISOR
I Don’t See Damage, But My Power’s Still Out. Why?
ISSUE JUNE 2020
Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop
VOL
70, NO 6
When in Doubt, Throw it Out
...pg. 15-16
Local Classifieds
...pgs. 17-18
CURRENT LIGHT
FLASHES
A perfectly cut lawn. Now for a perfectly matched offer.
USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 70, NO 6
Current Light Flashes is the official voice of West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., a member-owned Touchstone Energy® cooperative serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. It is published as a service to the Co-op’s members. Periodicals postage is paid at Graceville, Florida.
WFEC Board of Trustees
The New Z200 Gas powered
Vote for & Elect
Jena Brooks Gilmore Holmes County Clerk of Court
$0 Down 0% APR 48 Months Panhandle Tractor • (850) 526-2257
Visit Us Today For This Limited-Time Offer
5003 Highway 90 • Marianna, Florida 32446
KubotaUSA.com
I am a Holmes County native, mother of two beautiful girls, and a baby boy, a member of West Pittman Baptist Church, and wife to Brady Gilmore. I have 9 years of service to the public as a teacher and 4-H Agent with the University of Florida. I hope to bring my diverse experience to this position and lead Holmes County with you! I humbly ask for your vote and support in electing me to serve you.
Randy
Joe E.
BUSH
RONE
District 7 / Vice President
Political advertisement paid for and approved by Jena Brooks Gilmore for Holmes County Clerk of Court
TATUM
ADAMS
District 1
District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer
© Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2020. $0 Down, 0% APR financing for up to 48 months on purchases of select new Kubota Z200 Series equipment from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Example: 48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 6/30/20. Terms subject to change. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety, incentive offer and product information consult your loacl dealer or go to KubotaUSA.com.
David & Family Tree Services
Prices Normally Run 25% less than other insured competitors Bonded & Fully Insured • Free Estimates
Tracey R. Kent
David
John
(850) 326-1559
Realtor/Property Manager
850-326-7463 (cell)
1014 Main Street, Chipley, FL 32428 traceykent828@gmail.com • www.southernwayrealty.com
Jackie
Tim
POOSER District 3
District 2
David
George Clayton
District 5
District 6
CORBIN
Case Knives on Sale!
Deck Kits! 6x8 - $259 8x10 - $369 10x12 - $569 12x16 - $729
OWENS
Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.
Frank E.
Myron
BONDURANT
HUDSON
Attorney
District 9
Pool Supplies & Chemicals In stock! www.panhandlesalvage.com
Ty
PEEL
Executive VP/CEO
PAGE 2
CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9
People's South Bank Payment Locations: Chipley (850) 415-1320 Greenwood (850) 594-4151 Malone (850) 569-2264
M i dd l e b r o o k s Contractors, Inc. Serving the Area for Over 60 Years Rent-All • We have everything you need! Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc.
ST!”
“If You’ve Called the Rest • Now Call The BE Lodge Cast
Iron
in stock!
Treated Swings in Stock!
850-547-9354
Panhandle Lumber & Supply Tri-State Leader of Barn Kit & Deck Kit Sales Since 1997
405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL
24 Hour Emergency Response
Many more sizes to choose from!
Engineered Buildings Available!
Trim Cut Remove Stump Grinding Veteran-Owned
Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction
Southern Way Realty, Inc. ALFORD
WFEC has convenient locations other than our offices, where you may pay your monthly electric bill on or before the due date.
Together we do more. Get a fast, professional-level cut with precise, effortless control. And legendary Kubota quality. Demo the new Z200 mower today.
for
District 8 / President
WFEC Remote Pay Locations
*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial
Andy Hall 850.557.3368 Brent Hall 850.718.7314 ISSUE JUNE 2020
New Construction, Re-Roof, Additions & Repairs Shingle • Metal & More!
Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation Dirt • Rock • Culverts
5 Years Labor Warranty • Licensed & Insured
Ph: (850) 547-3658
Over 21 Years Professional Experience # CBC1260614 • # CCC1330769 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service Serving Northwest Florida!
Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 19
Recreational Vehicles
WANTED
Bass Tracker boat, 40 HP Mercury battery charger, run on trailer, spare tire, $11,500 OBO; 263-9572.
Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys; aluminum dog box; 592-2494 or 209-8532.
Ski boat, 2012 Chaparral 8H2O, 135 HP Mercruiser I/O with trailer, low hours, $11,000; 718-7408.
Vehicles 2019 Nissan Frontier, 4-door, six cylinder, less than 9,000 miles, like new; 674-8276. 2010 Chevy Tahoe 4x4, automatic, 137,000 miles, $9,500 OBO; 258-2848 or 326-3200.
Someone to work on floor model Sears radio/stereo, turntable, need speakers; 638-7874. 150-200 acres pasture land in Holmes or Washington County area; 234-7070. Backhoe loader, in good condition, ready to work, will pay cash for reasonably priced machine; 547-1519, leave message if not answered.
License plates from any state, mainly Florida, prior to 1980; old motorcycles or parts prior to 1960; 557-7030, Greg.
There's No Damage in Sight, But My Power's Still Out. Why?
Horses; ponies; mules; 709-6268.
I
Brock’s Equipment Service 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
Woolever Hydraulics, LLC Cylinder & Component Repair 3225 Twin Ponds Road, Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 762-9103 EMERGENCY PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC Quinn Williams
850-373-7186 RF11067708
Notification Statement
Notice is hereby given that the West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Board of Trustees regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, unless special circumstances warrant a change. Main Business and Publications Offices 5282 Peanut Road Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 (850) 263-3231 or 1-800-342-7400 Subscription Rate Cooperative members, $2.50 per year Non-members, $6.00 per year Change of Address Notices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Current Light Flashes P. O. Box 127 Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 DISCLAIMER: Although paid advertisements may appear in West Florida Electric (WFEC) publications in print, online, or in other electronic formats, WFEC does not endorse the advertised product, service, or company, nor any of the claims made by the advertisement. WFEC reserves the right to edit or refuse to publish any advertisement, article or information.
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
PAGE 18
Davis
and
Septic
Located in Bonifay, FL Residential & Commercial Plumbing
Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service
s there anything worse than a power outage? Especially an extended one? There actually may be one thing and that is not having water. Although the two typically go hand in hand, especially in rural areas where residents rely on a domestic well pump for their water needs. There are, however, those who benefit from a municipal water system, like WFEC Manager of Marketing & Communications, Terry Mullen. During Hurricane Michael, he was without electricity but never lost his water supply which was a major blessing. Mullen recently helped his daughter’s family relocate to a new home. They were very anxious to move in, especially after renting for several years. The family moved into their new home on the same day the other family moved out. Shortly after arriving, the family began moving furniture into the new home and cleaning. But, there was no water in the kitchen. After checking the master bath, there was no water there either. Mullen immediately realized the problem and his suspicions were confirmed when a lock was located on the main water meter. The family that moved out left the power on but failed to notify the city to leave the water on as they previously agreed. This took place after hours on a Friday evening and it was Monday before they were able to get water. Though there was water to the meter, there was still no water to the home. All of the neighbors on either side and across the road had water at their homes but not in the family’s new home. The same thing can happen to you when it comes to your electric service. If all of your neighbors have power but you don’t, there could be a variety of causes for the outage but it strictly has to do with the isolated service to your home. In this situation, you should first make sure your breakers are on. If so, call to report your outage immediately.
Realty
Land • Commercial • Residential
J. Tyler Poole
850.573.1599
BROKER
JonathanPoole713@gmail.com
ROW Update: West Florida Electric Right of Way Clearing Crews will be cutting & trimming right of ways in the following area(s) during the month of
JUNE Chipley & Graceville
When right-of-way (ROW) crews are trimming in your area, there may be several days between ROW cutting & clean-up crews due to inclement weather, equipment failure or other unforeseen circumstances.
• New Installation • Drainfield Repair/Replacement • Septic Tank Pumping & Service • Free Estimates
Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406 State Certified CFC1425994 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
Torreya
ISSUE JUNE 2020
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 3
Mullen says that he also recalls a time that a tree fell in the yard at his mother's home. A limb from an old, fallen oak went into the ground and severed the main water line going to his mother’s house. Needless to say, there was no water in her home and she had no idea that a tree limb had severed the main line. The cooperative often gets comments from members saying that the power is out at their home but there is no damage in their immediate area. Another common complaint is that the power is out while there is not a cloud in the sky. These scenarios are not uncommon considering West Florida Electric has approximately 4,800 miles of over-head powerlines in a very rural fourcounty service area. Some of the causes of these power outages are trees and limbs on the line, vehicle accidents, farm and heavy equipment accidents, birds, squirrels, snakes or lightning and much more. Just as Mullen’s mother did not see damage and could not understand why she had no water in her home WFEC members often wonder why they have no electricity. As in her case there is always a legitimate reason for the outage. The cooperative also receives questions about how electricity is restored when large-scale outages occur. When a major storm or natural disaster causes widespread damage and outages, extended outages may result. Line crews work to restore service safely to to greatest number of members in the shortest time possible. This is the process that is always used to restore major outages. First, the transmission lines which supply power to WFEC's distribution system are repaired. These lines must be repaired first before WISEFLY AUTO GLASS - EST. 2007
WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS CALL NOW (850) 387-2400 MV100767 any glass any vehicle
Together We Can Stay Safe
SURVEYOR
Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969
Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412
distribution lines can safely receive power. Second, distribution substations are repaired. The transmission lines feed into these substations Problems could occur with the substation itself, or the lines feeding into the substation. The third area that is repaired are the main distribution lines which carry power to neighborhoods and consumers whose power is provided by WFEC. The next thing repaired is the tap lines serving homes, schools, businesses and neighborhoods. These lines are the ones delivering power to transformers mounted on poles or placed on pads for underground service. The final areas that are repaired are the service lines (individual taps) between a transformer and a residence. The graphic on page 7 illustrates this process. The co-op can’t guarantee an uninterrupted power supply, but every employee at WFEC is committed to restoring your power as safely and quickly as possible.
Mobile: 260-5438
Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290 Most Insurances Accepted New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry
Digging too close to a pad-mounted transformer like the one above can damage underground cables, leading to electrical shock or interruptions in service. Use caution when landscaping. Call 811 before you dig and stay safe. PAGE 4
• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding New & Emergency Patients Welcome
Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker 1410-A 410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Animals/Livestock NSDR Registered standard size Australian Shepherd puppies, 7 total, 4 females, 3 males, first shots, tails docked, dew claws removed, wormed, $400; 451-6427 or 812-664-6226, leave message.
5’ bush hog, used once, new, $900; upright freezer, approximately 17 cubic feet, $650; 594-4838.
Miscellaneous Canning jars, pints, quarts, lots, $6/dozen; 263-4013. Used buncher, Tiger Cat motor runs great, make me an offer; 326-7640.
German Shorthair Pointer puppies; 693-5001, Archie Jones.
Chainsaw Husquvarna 55 Rancher, 18” bar, excellent saw, $250; 592-4798.
Antiques/Collectibles
Sears Nordic track weight bench & leg press, will take best offer; 593-6088.
One antique metal single tree; two antique double trees for mules, $85 each or all for $225; 209-0748.
First responder boots, $70, size 11, Rocky brand; 638-7874.
Multiple Listings Two-horse trailer; treeing walker Coon dogs; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; tack; gentle horse for trail riding; hay dolly; 592-2494 or 209-8532.
Real Estate Lot, Compass Lake Hills, near McCormick Lake, Edison & Holly Springs, MOL 1 acre high, flat & dry, $4,000; 305-866-2549. 71 acre pasture in Washington County, small pond, fenced; 234-7070. 1,292 square foot wood frame house, to be moved from property in Marianna, $5,000, will need new roof & TLC, 3BR/1BA, have 45 days from date of purchase to move; 557-4877.
4 straight boot & 7 angled boot coil packs, fits Ford 4.6L Brick House, 3BR/2.5BA, 2,400 square feet living space, & 5.4L engines, DG-511 & Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 DG-508, $20 each; 658-2010. double carport on 2.5 +/- acres rolls; 258-0020. on Hwy. 69A in Lovedale Community; 592-4798. Saw Tooth Oaks, Swamp Square bale annual peanut White Oaks, seedlings $5-$7; hay, 5x5 rolls; grass hay; walk- 718-8763. in cooler; walk-in freezer, all most new; 263-3427.
Home/Farm
Local Telephone Prefixes
Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson
850-573-6623 ISSUE JUNE 2020
OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel
Efficient & portable bandsaw can cut your trees into lumber on your site with minimal sawdust waste.
638-7105
Alford 579 Altha 762 Bascom/Malone 569 Blountstown 674, 237 Bonifay 547 Caryville 548 Chipley 638, 415 Cottondale 352 Graceville 263
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
Grand Ridge 592 Greenwood 594 Marianna 482, 526 Ponce de Leon 836 Sneads 593 Sunny Hills 773 Vernon 535 Westville 956
PAGE 17
Food may be safely refrozen if it still contains ice crystals or is at 40 butter, rice, oatmeal and dried degrees or below, however, its quality may suffer. Items such as milk, legumes will also last quite a while. meats and leftovers that you don’t need immediately can be safely • Make sure to have charcoal or transferred to the freezer during a power outage. propane on hand if you have an • Keep a cooler or two handy in case of a prolonged power outage. If it outdoor grill. Don’t forget to looks as though your power will be out for more than 2-4 hours, the stock up on charcoal or propane if American Red Cross recommends packing refrigerated food into a cooler. have an outdoor grill. If your meat You’ll want the temperature to stay at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, is starting to thaw in your fridge or so make sure the cooler is packed with ice. If the power is going to be out freezer, having a working grill will for more than a day, prepare a second cooler for your freezer items. Any save you from having to throw it food that has been exposed to temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit all out. Food that is beginning to for more than 2 hours, or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit for more than thaw, but is still at a safe one hour, should be thrown away. temperature should be cooked • Stock up on shelf-stable foods that will stay good for a long time. Try first. Before cooking, check each to keep your pantry stocked with nonperishable foods and make sure you item separately. Any food that feels have a manual can opener since an electric one without batteries will not warm to the touch or has an work if the power goes out. Cans of beans and vegetables can last on the unusual odor, color, or texture shelf for 2-5 years according to the USDA. Other staples like peanut should be thrown out. Use a food thermometer to make sure each Food Type: Held Above Food Type: Held Above item is cooked to a safe internal 40 Degrees 40 Degrees temperature to kill any food borne (+2 hours): (+2 hours): bacteria. Raw/leftover DISCARD Fresh fruit (cut) DISCARD Unsafe food can make you sick cooked meat, Fruit (uncut) KEEP even if it looks, smells and tastes poultry, fish, Fruit juices KEEP seafood, soy meat Canned fruit KEEP normal. When in doubt, throw it substitutes Dried fruit KEEP out. Thawing meat/ poultry
DISCARD
Shredded coconut
DISCARD
Salads: meat, tuna, shrimp, chicken, egg
DISCARD
Condiments: mayo, tarter, horseradish
DISCARD
Gravy, stuffing, broth
DISCARD
Peanut butter
KEEP
Lunchmeats, hot dogs, bacon, sausage, dried beef
DISCARD
Jelly, relish, mustard, ketchup, olives, pickles
KEEP
Pizza (any type)
DISCARD
Spaghetti sauce
DISCARD
Canned meats/fish
DISCARD
Bread, rolls, cakes
KEEP
Casseroles, soups, stews
DISCARD
Cooked pasta/rice
DISCARD
Soft cheeses
DISCARD
Waffles/pancakes
KEEP
Hard/processed cheeses
KEEP
Fresh vegetables (fresh, cut)
DISCARD
Milk, cream, sour cream, yogurt, etc.
DISCARD
Fresh vegetables (fresh, uncut)
KEEP
Butter, margarine
KEEP
Vegetables, cooked
DISCARD
Baby formula
DISCARD
Tofu (cooked)
DISCARD
Eggs (any type)
DISCARD
Baked potatoes
DISCARD
Custards/puddings
DISCARD
Cheesecake
DISCARD
PAGE 16
Branching Out Tree Care Hazardous Tree Removal
Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming Demolition • Stump Removal Mulching & Underbrushing
Free Estimates Licensed & Insured
Jeremy Hill
850-326-0266
Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
Carbon Monoxide Dangers & Power Outages
W
hen power outages occur during natural disasters and other emergencies, the use of alternative sources of fuel or electricity for cooking or powering homes can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home, garage or camper to poison the people and animals inside. CO is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. Every home should have at least one working carbon monoxide detector. The detector’s batteries should be checked at least twice annually, at the same time smoke detector batteries are checked. Every year, more than 400 people die in the U.S. from accidental CO poisoning. Exposure to CO can cause loss of consciousness and death. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion. People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever having symptoms. Generators, grills, camp stoves or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage or camper – or even outside near an open window. When the lights go out during storms, there’s nothing more welcome than a portable gas-powered generator. It’s hard to believe, but a single generator can create as much as one hundred times more poisonous carbon monoxide gas than a car’s exhaust. If the generator is operated too close to a house, the invisible and odorless toxic gas can easily enter the home. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of the non-fatal CO poisonings reported during 2004 & 2005 hurricane seasons involve generators run within seven feet of a home. Here are some other ways to prevent CO poisoning in your home:
your CO detector every five years. • Have your heating system, water heater, and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year. • Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters indoors. • If you smell an odor from your gas refrigerator have an expert service it – this could mean it is leaking CO. • When you buy gas equipment, buy only equipment carrying the seal of a national testing agency, such as Underwriters’ Laboratories. • Make sure your gas appliances are vented properly. Horizontal vent pipes for appliances, such as a water heater, should go up slightly as they go toward outdoors. This prevents CO from leaking if the joints or pipes aren’t fitted tightly.
Generators can cause CO poisoning if not operated properly. They should never be used inside a home, in a basement, garage or camper - or even outside near an open window.
• Install a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. Place your detector where it will wake you up if it alarms, such as outside your bedroom. Consider buying a detector with a digital readout. This detector can tell you the highest level of CO concentration in your home in addition to alarming. Replace ISSUE JUNE 2020
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 5
1001 USES Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies
850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS BUILDIN
4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.
MARIANNA (Across from CVS)
Hill(Hill’s Services , Inc. Tree Service)
Art’s Home Services
Owners: Darren & Alisa Hill
We Haul Asphalt, Fill Dirt & Limerock
Now Demolishing Residential & Commercial
Call Us:
593-Hill (593-4455)
• Have your chimney checked or cleaned every year. Chimneys can be blocked by debris and this can cause CO to build up inside your home or cabin. • Never patch a vent pipe with tape, gum or something else. This kind of patch can make CO build up in your home. • Never use a gas range or oven for heating. • Never burn charcoal indoors. • Never use a portable gas stove indoors. • Never use a generator inside your home, basement or garage or less than 20 feet from any window, door or vent. • When using a generator, use a battery-powered or battery backup CO detector in your home.
Carpenter/Handyman Build It - Fix It Clean It - Haul It
LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience
(850) 638-2611
(850) 638-0790 Fax: (850) 638-8069
Surveying/GIS/Utilities • ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys • As-built Surveys • Boundary Surveys • Construction Layout Surveys • Design Surveys • Route Surveys • Foundation Surveys
• GPS Field Data Collection • Hydrographic Surveys • Legal Descriptions • Mean High Water Survey • Plats • Plot Plans • ROW Surveying & Mapping • Topographic Survey
southeasternsurveying.com
Earn Points While You Shop
with First Federal Bank’s Debit Card Rewards Program
SHOP - Using Your FFB Debit Card • EARN - uChoose Rewards Points* REDEEM - Cash, Gift Cards, Travel, More Stop By Your First Federal Branch for Details.
ffbf.com
|
ffbf.com |
Bonifay: 850.547.3624 • Marianna: 850.526.7144 Graceville: 850.263.3225 • Chipley: 850.638.7892 PAGE 6
*Earn 1 point for every $3.00 spent. Points may take up to 40 days to show in your uChoose Rewards account. Must be registered to redeem points. Cash back rewards may be subject to tax reporting.
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
When in Doubt, Throw it Out Food safety & power outages
A
power outage can be concerning, especially when it impacts your food supply. Oftentimes, one of the biggest concerns during an extended power outage is the safety of the food inside your refrigerator and freezer. Whether you live in an area like ours that’s prone to thunderstorms, hurricanes and tornadoes, if the power goes out, we all have the same questions: How long can we still eat food in the refrigerator or freezer and what should we keep or pitch after the power comes back on? Here are some steps & guides for keeping your food safe and fresh during a power outage: • Keep the refrigerator door closed for as long as possible. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to four hours during a power outage if it is unopened. Remember, a full refrigerator will stay colder longer than emptier ones. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. A full freezer will hold the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. • Buy appliance thermometers to keep inside your refrigerator and freezer. According to USDA, refrigerators should always be kept below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and freezers at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Keeping thermometers inside both your freezer and refrigerator is a great way to be proactive in the event of a power outage. It will be able to tell you when the fridge or freezer has warmed to an unsafe point. Once the temperature inside reaches 40 degrees or higher, perishable food is only good for two more hours before you should pitch it. • Keep extra ice in your freezer and freeze bottles of water. Buy extra bags of ice to keep in your freezer to help maintain its temperature, and to use later if you have to transfer your food into a cooler. If your freezer ISSUE JUNE 2020
has an ice maker, empty the ice cubes into gallon-sized storage bags each time the tray is full. The USDA also recommends keeping bottles of water in your freezer. Not only will this help keep frozen food cold longer, but you will also have a supply of fresh drinking water in case your water supply becomes contaminated. If water bottles are in short supply, which often happens when a storm is approaching, freeze fresh water in clean, quart-sized storage bags or food-safe plastic containers. • Group your frozen food together in your freezer. This will help keep your food colder for a longer period of time. • Transfer items from your refrigerator to your freezer. If there is a possibility of a power outage, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) also suggests transferring some of your refrigerated food to your freezer to keep it at a safe temperature for a longer period of time.
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 15
a new meter collar device that makes connecting a portable generator safe & easy
Connecting a Portable Generator is Now Safe & Easy with GenerLink™ • After much research, the co-op is of the opinion that the GenerLink™ is one of the most reliable, affordable & safe means of connecting a portable generator to your home. • WFEC does not sell or provide a warranty, service or repair the GenerLink™. However, the co-op will install the device at no cost to members wishing to purchase one directly from Global Power Products (GPP).
Powering Up After an OUTAGE When the power goes out, we expect it to be restored within a few hours. But when a major storm or natural disaster causes widespread damage, extended outages may result. Our line crews work long, hard hours to restore service safely to the greatest number of members in the shortest time possible. Here's what's going on if you find yourself in the dark:
1. High-Voltage Transmission Lines: Transmission towers & cables that supply power to transmission substations (and thousands of members) rarely fail. But when damaged, these facilities must be repaired before other parts of the system can operate.
• If requested, WFEC will provide financing for members wishing to purchase a GenerLink™ from GPP. Financing will be for qualified members only at 5% interest for a maximum of 36 months. Down payment required. The down payment amount based on credit approval with the cooperative.
2. Distribution Substation:
A substation can serve hundreds or thousands of members. When a major outage occurs, line crews inspect substations to determine if problems stem from transmission lines feeding into the substation, the substation itself or if problems exist further down the line.
SAFE: • GenerLink™ eliminates the use of extension cords & other connections that can be hazardous to members and utility personnel. • GenerLink™ detects when a generator is operating & automatically disconnects from the utility grid, eliminating dangerous backfeed.
EASY: • GenerLink™ is equipped with GenerLok™, a unique interlocking power cord system that provides a quick & easy connection of a portable generator. • GenerLink™ is installed in 20 minutes or less by utility personnel & does not require the member's presence. • GenerLink™ is easily installed behind a member's electric meter & requires no rewiring of the member's electrical system. • With GenerLink™, our members have the flexibility to run virtually any appliance, up to the capacity of their generator by simply energizing appliances from their breaker panel.
800-886-3837
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.
PAGE 14
This particular process of restoring power is used industry-wide since it is the most efficient way to restore power to the greatest number of members possible.
3. Main Distribution Lines:
If the problem can't be isolated at a distribution substation, distribution lines are checked. These lines carry power to large groups of members in communities or housing developments.
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)
4. Tap Lines:
If local outages persist, supply lines (known as tap lines) are inspected. These lines deliver power to transformers, either mounted on poles or placed on pads for underground service, outside businesses, schools and homes.
5. Individual Homes:
If your home remains without power, the service line between a transformer & your home may need to be repaired. Always call to report an outage to help line crews isolate local issues.
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
ISSUE JUNE 2020
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 7
Lynn & Steve’s Helping Hands, LLC DBA
Tri-County Tractor Work & Debris Removal • Bucket work • Bush Hogging • Chainsaw/Pruning Work • Light Clearing
Servicing Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties
386-748-9035 850-547-1676
Hinson Land Clearing
Stump & Debris Removal Bulldozer & Excavator Work Tractor Services Including Bush Hogging, Discing & Spraying Heavy Forestry Mowing 30 Years Experience • Owned & Operated by Francis Hinson
(850) 481-2960
(Cell)
TOGETHER
William Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc. • Refrigeration • Heating & Cooling • Ice Machines • Residential/Commercial
For Service Call: (850) 263-3427 or Cell: (850) 326-0330
AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS 20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From
We can be safe. Gary McIntosh
Linemen often work beside a busy roadway, & that makes a dangerous job more hazardous. When approaching a utility vehicle, move over if safe to do so, creating an empty lane buffer. When changing lanes isn’t possible, reduce your speed. Let’s work together to follow the law, pay attention, slow down, move over & stay safe.
(850) 593-0009
200-Amp Power Pole $299.95
Stump Grinding Best Service
Best Prices
(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida
D West Florida Turf SO SOCentipede • St. Augustine • 419 Bermuda D Centipede Seed
On the FarmDelivered or Installed
Land Clearing & Forestry Services Dozer and Excavation Work Heavy-Duty Brush Cutting Ponds • Road Building • Demolition Pine Tree Planting • Herbicide Spraying Fire Line Plowing • Burning • Root Raking Chopping • Bedding www.claycoforestry.com clayslandclearing@gmail.com Clay O’Neal:
850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385
850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055
Licensed Owner/PCO: Jerry W. Davis Jr.
Tri-County Gas
Est. 1980
(850) 718-6109
100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95
S ervice , I nc .
Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .
“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”
Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648
Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.
Contact Rick at 526-2183 or Anthony Register at 573-0219
Quality Seamless Rain Gutters, Inc. • Modern Equipment • Quality Materials • Many Colors to Choose From • Materials and Workmanship Warranty • Commercial or Residential Installation • Owner Operated-Professional Installation • Installation of 6 inch/7 inch gutters
(850) 209-5757
FREE
ESTIMATES PAGE 8
License Number: CMC1250499
G l e n S c o tt
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
Adams Tree Service, llc
For All Your Propane Needs
Our Boots!
2020 Cutchins Road Cottondale, FL 32431
Veteran Owned
On The Ground For You!
SURGE PROTECTION
Mike Adams - Owner
547-3696 #RM0048955
Sign up today!
Take the STRIKE out of lightning! Experience peace of mind knowing that your home & appliances are protected from power surges.
Tree Removal/Trimming Stump Grinding
(850) 547-5001 (850) 596-8767
• FREE Estimates
415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay
Lease for just $4.25/month!
Just say, "Add it to my bill!"
• Insured
Energy Efficiency Tip: Home cooling makes up a large portion of your energy bills. Try to keep the difference between the temperature of your thermostat setting & the outside temperature to a minimum. The smaller the difference, the more energy you will save. ISSUE JUNE 2020
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 13
W&S Farm
and
Service
Tractor & Equipment Repair Welding Irrigation Repair Excavator & Bulldozer Work Land Clearing Earth Moving (850) 263-8831 (850) 326-8419
tion Installa ! le Availab
CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com
1240 South Blvd. • Chipley, FL 32428
850-676-4903
www.backwoodsbuildings.net
Debbie Roney Smith (850) 209-8039 debson1999@gmail.com
Outboard & Small Engine Sneads
We buy boats & motors!
(850) 593-0009 • 7524 Old U.S. 90 Ln., Sneads, FL
Full Time Realtor since 1996 4420 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 Property Searches • Follow my blog @http://realtordrs.com
RENTAL & TRACTORS 1764 Clayton Rd., Chipley FL (423) 313-0667
(850) 263-4861 (850) 658-2886
We Do the Job For You • Free Estimates
10% Off with this Ad
Since 1969
1.855.MYWFECA (1.855.699.3322) to make a payment! Graceville Goat, Sheep, Chicken Auction, LLC 916 White Avenue • Graceville, FL Every Thursday: 5 PM - until Miscellaneous & Animals
850-573-2157 850-263-0793
• No Buyer Premiums • Open to Public Buyers & Sellers Welcome #AB3552
4” to 12”
4 ears corn, shucked or 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 jalepeno, seeded & finely chopped 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed & drained 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces 1 cup cherry tomatoes 4 green onions, chopped (green part only) 1/2 cup chopped red onion
r year
on heating costs!
Dressing: 1/4 cup bottle reduced-calorie Italian salad dressing 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Directions: To prepare, cut kernels off ears of corn. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn & jalepenos. Cook until corn is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Stir in black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, green & red onions. To prepare dressing, combine salad dressing, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin & Tabasco sauce in a jar. Secure lid & shake to blend. Pour over corn mixture, cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. To serve, toss lightly & tranfer to salad bowl lined with lettuce leaves, if desired. Serves 8.
Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Water Analysis & Treatment
Forestry Mulching
with our equipment, we simply grind the bush or trees to the ground into a mulch. The mulch will decay & put nutrients back into the soil, food plots, fence runs or cut over timber.
850-263-8064
Touchton’s Barns & Sheds
Hinson Land Clearing (850) 481-2960
• Pole Barns • Equipment Sheds • Enclosed Sheds, Etc.
Over 20 years experience
“We Work to please YOU”
Free Estimates
(850) 307-4449 #CBC1256015 “In God We Trust”
Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service
ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600
(850) 209-2501
Stacey Alday
Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
Own a manufactured home? Save about $550 pe
Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair
Josh Alday PAGE 12
Carpet • Paint • Feed & Seed Vinyl Flooring • Ceramic Tile Free Estimates
DAVIDSON EQUIPMENT
Xtreme Southern Kustomizing
Call
Bush Paint & Supply
263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville
GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE
Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL
Submitted by: Sue Conkrite
Ingredients:
F R E E E S T I M AT E S !
McIntosh
Grand Ridge
Garden Corn & Black Bean Salsa
What’s in YOUR Water? John White Owner
3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462 ISSUE JUNE 2020
Over 40 Years Experience License #2252
Home: (850) 535-1121 Cell: (850) 260-2204
If you’re one of our electric cooperative members, we're powering savings when you replace your old unit with a new energyefficient heat pump. Receive $400/ton for converting to a heat pump from an electric furnace. Call (850) 263-3231 today.
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 9
The Heart of Our Co-op: The Lineman
L
"Dedication: Devotion to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity."
inecrews work around the clock, sometimes in difficult and dangerous conditions, to keep power flowing to our local communities. Whether they’re restoring power after a major storm or maintaining critical infrastructure to our electric system, lineworkers are at the heart of our co-op. When a storm hits, they set aside their personal priorities because Mother Nature doesn’t work around holidays, vacations, birthdays or even wedding ceremonies. A service-oriented mentality is one of the many admirable characteristics of an electric lineworker. “It is my job to restore power, but outsiders don’t always understand that in some of the most dangerous times, linemen have to leave their
Michael & Danielle Boatwright at their wedding ceremony on Friday, April 24, 2020. The couple plans to have a larger ceremony with family & friends this November.
homes and families to go out and risk their lives to help restore power for others. I don’t mind putting others first because when I decided to become a lineman, that’s what I signed up to do,” said Michael Boatwright, an apprentice lineman who works in WFEC’s Bonifay district. Being dedicated to the job is also a key characteristic you will find in many of our linemen. No one wants to restore our members’ power more than our line crews. Recently, WFEC and its sister cooperatives have seen several severe storms that caused quite a bit of damage in the form of downed trees, power lines and widespread power outages. On April 19th and 20th, some of these storms hit our neighboring co-ops hard and they needed assistance in the form of mutual aid. Our linemen volunteered to assist them with power restoration efforts and left their families and our cooperative members to help where they were needed. These men left on a Monday, April 20th, returning home on the following Wednesday to prepare for a round of storms expected in our area on Thursday. After working long hours the previous three days, our linemen jumped into action restoring power to the over 7,000 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
WFEC members impacted by these storms by Friday evening. In fact, commitment to the job, our coWFEC also received some mutual aid assistance to restore power during op would not thrive. No matter this time. Unfortunately, these storms and power outages don’t always occur the time––day or night, weekday at convenient times. or weekend––if the lights go out, Boatwright is a good example of the dedication our linemen embody so do they. Our lineworkers and on a daily basis. He got married on Friday, April 24, and immediately after their family members are brave, his wedding ceremony, returned to work restoring power to the members committed and critical to our coimpacted by the storms mentioned above. He said he felt going back to op’s success. So remember, the next work immediately was the right thing to do because our members needed time your power is out, so are our their power back on and he needed to be there to help. And, he's not the linemen. It is also likely that one only one of our linemen who have done so. of them is missing a family event, “My wife, Danielle, has always been supportive. She knows what kind of whether it’s a child or grandchild’s work I do. She worries but she respects the job I do and is thankful that I’ve birthday party, graduation, cookout always come home safe,” said Boatwright. or even a honeymoon. Our lineman are not the only exceptionally dedicated people – our “My family is very supportive,” linemen’s families should also be recognized for their sacrifices and said Boatwright. “My wife and mom selflessness. They are also committed to our members and the co-op’s may worry too much, but they are mission to provide affordable, reliable electric service to its members. proud to say they know a lineman A lineman’s job may be to install, repair and maintain overhead and and will stand beside me in any and underground electrical power lines and equipment, but it’s also much more. every storm,” he continued. It’s providing a service, it’s playing a part in the bigger picture, it’s working in dangerous or challenging situations, and it’s also grueling, tiring, hard work – often in adverse weather conditions whether that be extreme heat or sideways rain and strong, steady winds. Although it is hard work in sometimes difficult situations, Boatwright says that he enjoys the fact that being a lineman is a handson job, that it’s outside and that the electrical aspect of the job is very interesting to him. He also said that he enjoys being able to work for a small company with fewer employees because when you work so closely together you become a family. He said that when he hears the “all clear” after working extended outages that he feels thankful and that he’s relieved knowing that he and his lineman brothers have spent hours and sometimes days on end doing everything they can to restore members’ power. Apprentice Lineman Michael Boatwright during Hurricane Michael. He said he went Our lineman and their families without power for a few days but got up every day, went out & did his job. He said are truly a breed of their own. Hurricane Michael wasn't the first storm he worked but it was the hardest. Without their hard work and ISSUE JUNE 2020
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
The Heart of Our Co-op: The Lineman
L
"Dedication: Devotion to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity."
inecrews work around the clock, sometimes in difficult and dangerous conditions, to keep power flowing to our local communities. Whether they’re restoring power after a major storm or maintaining critical infrastructure to our electric system, lineworkers are at the heart of our co-op. When a storm hits, they set aside their personal priorities because Mother Nature doesn’t work around holidays, vacations, birthdays or even wedding ceremonies. A service-oriented mentality is one of the many admirable characteristics of an electric lineworker. “It is my job to restore power, but outsiders don’t always understand that in some of the most dangerous times, linemen have to leave their
Michael & Danielle Boatwright at their wedding ceremony on Friday, April 24, 2020. The couple plans to have a larger ceremony with family & friends this November.
homes and families to go out and risk their lives to help restore power for others. I don’t mind putting others first because when I decided to become a lineman, that’s what I signed up to do,” said Michael Boatwright, an apprentice lineman who works in WFEC’s Bonifay district. Being dedicated to the job is also a key characteristic you will find in many of our linemen. No one wants to restore our members’ power more than our line crews. Recently, WFEC and its sister cooperatives have seen several severe storms that caused quite a bit of damage in the form of downed trees, power lines and widespread power outages. On April 19th and 20th, some of these storms hit our neighboring co-ops hard and they needed assistance in the form of mutual aid. Our linemen volunteered to assist them with power restoration efforts and left their families and our cooperative members to help where they were needed. These men left on a Monday, April 20th, returning home on the following Wednesday to prepare for a round of storms expected in our area on Thursday. After working long hours the previous three days, our linemen jumped into action restoring power to the over 7,000 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
WFEC members impacted by these storms by Friday evening. In fact, commitment to the job, our coWFEC also received some mutual aid assistance to restore power during op would not thrive. No matter this time. Unfortunately, these storms and power outages don’t always occur the time––day or night, weekday at convenient times. or weekend––if the lights go out, Boatwright is a good example of the dedication our linemen embody so do they. Our lineworkers and on a daily basis. He got married on Friday, April 24, and immediately after their family members are brave, his wedding ceremony, returned to work restoring power to the members committed and critical to our coimpacted by the storms mentioned above. He said he felt going back to op’s success. So remember, the next work immediately was the right thing to do because our members needed time your power is out, so are our their power back on and he needed to be there to help. And, he's not the linemen. It is also likely that one only one of our linemen who have done so. of them is missing a family event, “My wife, Danielle, has always been supportive. She knows what kind of whether it’s a child or grandchild’s work I do. She worries but she respects the job I do and is thankful that I’ve birthday party, graduation, cookout always come home safe,” said Boatwright. or even a honeymoon. Our lineman are not the only exceptionally dedicated people – our “My family is very supportive,” linemen’s families should also be recognized for their sacrifices and said Boatwright. “My wife and mom selflessness. They are also committed to our members and the co-op’s may worry too much, but they are mission to provide affordable, reliable electric service to its members. proud to say they know a lineman A lineman’s job may be to install, repair and maintain overhead and and will stand beside me in any and underground electrical power lines and equipment, but it’s also much more. every storm,” he continued. It’s providing a service, it’s playing a part in the bigger picture, it’s working in dangerous or challenging situations, and it’s also grueling, tiring, hard work – often in adverse weather conditions whether that be extreme heat or sideways rain and strong, steady winds. Although it is hard work in sometimes difficult situations, Boatwright says that he enjoys the fact that being a lineman is a handson job, that it’s outside and that the electrical aspect of the job is very interesting to him. He also said that he enjoys being able to work for a small company with fewer employees because when you work so closely together you become a family. He said that when he hears the “all clear” after working extended outages that he feels thankful and that he’s relieved knowing that he and his lineman brothers have spent hours and sometimes days on end doing everything they can to restore members’ power. Apprentice Lineman Michael Boatwright during Hurricane Michael. He said he went Our lineman and their families without power for a few days but got up every day, went out & did his job. He said are truly a breed of their own. Hurricane Michael wasn't the first storm he worked but it was the hardest. Without their hard work and ISSUE JUNE 2020
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
W&S Farm
and
Service
Tractor & Equipment Repair Welding Irrigation Repair Excavator & Bulldozer Work Land Clearing Earth Moving (850) 263-8831 (850) 326-8419
tion Installa ! le Availab
CBC1257046 backwoodsbuildings@yahoo.com
1240 South Blvd. • Chipley, FL 32428
850-676-4903
www.backwoodsbuildings.net
Debbie Roney Smith (850) 209-8039 debson1999@gmail.com
Outboard & Small Engine Sneads
We buy boats & motors!
(850) 593-0009 • 7524 Old U.S. 90 Ln., Sneads, FL
Full Time Realtor since 1996 4420 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 Property Searches • Follow my blog @http://realtordrs.com
RENTAL & TRACTORS 1764 Clayton Rd., Chipley FL (423) 313-0667
(850) 263-4861 (850) 658-2886
We Do the Job For You • Free Estimates
10% Off with this Ad
Since 1969
1.855.MYWFECA (1.855.699.3322) to make a payment! Graceville Goat, Sheep, Chicken Auction, LLC 916 White Avenue • Graceville, FL Every Thursday: 5 PM - until Miscellaneous & Animals
850-573-2157 850-263-0793
• No Buyer Premiums • Open to Public Buyers & Sellers Welcome #AB3552
4” to 12”
4 ears corn, shucked or 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 jalepeno, seeded & finely chopped 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed & drained 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces 1 cup cherry tomatoes 4 green onions, chopped (green part only) 1/2 cup chopped red onion
r year
on heating costs!
Dressing: 1/4 cup bottle reduced-calorie Italian salad dressing 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Directions: To prepare, cut kernels off ears of corn. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn & jalepenos. Cook until corn is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Stir in black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, green & red onions. To prepare dressing, combine salad dressing, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin & Tabasco sauce in a jar. Secure lid & shake to blend. Pour over corn mixture, cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. To serve, toss lightly & tranfer to salad bowl lined with lettuce leaves, if desired. Serves 8.
Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Water Analysis & Treatment
Forestry Mulching
with our equipment, we simply grind the bush or trees to the ground into a mulch. The mulch will decay & put nutrients back into the soil, food plots, fence runs or cut over timber.
850-263-8064
Touchton’s Barns & Sheds
Hinson Land Clearing (850) 481-2960
• Pole Barns • Equipment Sheds • Enclosed Sheds, Etc.
Over 20 years experience
“We Work to please YOU”
Free Estimates
(850) 307-4449 #CBC1256015 “In God We Trust”
Panhandle Pump Repair & Filtration Service
ALDAY’S Bobcat & Tree Service Licensed & Insured LI20000696600
(850) 209-2501
Stacey Alday
Owner/Operator (850) 557-7290
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
Own a manufactured home? Save about $550 pe
Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair
Josh Alday PAGE 12
Carpet • Paint • Feed & Seed Vinyl Flooring • Ceramic Tile Free Estimates
DAVIDSON EQUIPMENT
Xtreme Southern Kustomizing
Call
Bush Paint & Supply
263-4744 • 971 6th Ave., Graceville
GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE
Woodham Rd., Graceville, FL
Submitted by: Sue Conkrite
Ingredients:
F R E E E S T I M AT E S !
McIntosh
Grand Ridge
Garden Corn & Black Bean Salsa
What’s in YOUR Water? John White Owner
3024 Firefly Lane Vernon, FL 32462 ISSUE JUNE 2020
Over 40 Years Experience License #2252
Home: (850) 535-1121 Cell: (850) 260-2204
If you’re one of our electric cooperative members, we're powering savings when you replace your old unit with a new energyefficient heat pump. Receive $400/ton for converting to a heat pump from an electric furnace. Call (850) 263-3231 today.
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 9
Lynn & Steve’s Helping Hands, LLC DBA
Tri-County Tractor Work & Debris Removal • Bucket work • Bush Hogging • Chainsaw/Pruning Work • Light Clearing
Servicing Holmes, Jackson & Washington Counties
386-748-9035 850-547-1676
Hinson Land Clearing
Stump & Debris Removal Bulldozer & Excavator Work Tractor Services Including Bush Hogging, Discing & Spraying Heavy Forestry Mowing 30 Years Experience • Owned & Operated by Francis Hinson
(850) 481-2960
(Cell)
TOGETHER
William Crutchfield Enterprises, Inc. • Refrigeration • Heating & Cooling • Ice Machines • Residential/Commercial
For Service Call: (850) 263-3427 or Cell: (850) 326-0330
AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS 20-Years Limited Warranty 21 Colors to Choose From
We can be safe. Gary McIntosh
Linemen often work beside a busy roadway, & that makes a dangerous job more hazardous. When approaching a utility vehicle, move over if safe to do so, creating an empty lane buffer. When changing lanes isn’t possible, reduce your speed. Let’s work together to follow the law, pay attention, slow down, move over & stay safe.
(850) 593-0009
200-Amp Power Pole $299.95
Stump Grinding Best Service
Best Prices
(850) 209-2105 Marianna, Florida
D West Florida Turf SO SOCentipede • St. Augustine • 419 Bermuda D Centipede Seed
On the FarmDelivered or Installed
Land Clearing & Forestry Services Dozer and Excavation Work Heavy-Duty Brush Cutting Ponds • Road Building • Demolition Pine Tree Planting • Herbicide Spraying Fire Line Plowing • Burning • Root Raking Chopping • Bedding www.claycoforestry.com clayslandclearing@gmail.com Clay O’Neal:
850-638-4860 • Cellular 415-0385
850.762.9402 or 850.832.5055
Licensed Owner/PCO: Jerry W. Davis Jr.
Tri-County Gas
Est. 1980
(850) 718-6109
100 - Amp Power Pole $199.95
S ervice , I nc .
Tri-County Gas S ervice , I nc .
“Home Folks Serving Home Folks”
Delivery & Installation Available Rick Carnley - Lic. # EC-13006648
Florida Meter Pole Company, Inc.
Contact Rick at 526-2183 or Anthony Register at 573-0219
Quality Seamless Rain Gutters, Inc. • Modern Equipment • Quality Materials • Many Colors to Choose From • Materials and Workmanship Warranty • Commercial or Residential Installation • Owner Operated-Professional Installation • Installation of 6 inch/7 inch gutters
(850) 209-5757
FREE
ESTIMATES PAGE 8
License Number: CMC1250499
G l e n S c o tt
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
Adams Tree Service, llc
For All Your Propane Needs
Our Boots!
2020 Cutchins Road Cottondale, FL 32431
Veteran Owned
On The Ground For You!
SURGE PROTECTION
Mike Adams - Owner
547-3696 #RM0048955
Sign up today!
Take the STRIKE out of lightning! Experience peace of mind knowing that your home & appliances are protected from power surges.
Tree Removal/Trimming Stump Grinding
(850) 547-5001 (850) 596-8767
• FREE Estimates
415 S. Waukesha St., Bonifay
Lease for just $4.25/month!
Just say, "Add it to my bill!"
• Insured
Energy Efficiency Tip: Home cooling makes up a large portion of your energy bills. Try to keep the difference between the temperature of your thermostat setting & the outside temperature to a minimum. The smaller the difference, the more energy you will save. ISSUE JUNE 2020
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 13
a new meter collar device that makes connecting a portable generator safe & easy
Connecting a Portable Generator is Now Safe & Easy with GenerLink™ • After much research, the co-op is of the opinion that the GenerLink™ is one of the most reliable, affordable & safe means of connecting a portable generator to your home. • WFEC does not sell or provide a warranty, service or repair the GenerLink™. However, the co-op will install the device at no cost to members wishing to purchase one directly from Global Power Products (GPP).
Powering Up After an OUTAGE When the power goes out, we expect it to be restored within a few hours. But when a major storm or natural disaster causes widespread damage, extended outages may result. Our line crews work long, hard hours to restore service safely to the greatest number of members in the shortest time possible. Here's what's going on if you find yourself in the dark:
1. High-Voltage Transmission Lines: Transmission towers & cables that supply power to transmission substations (and thousands of members) rarely fail. But when damaged, these facilities must be repaired before other parts of the system can operate.
• If requested, WFEC will provide financing for members wishing to purchase a GenerLink™ from GPP. Financing will be for qualified members only at 5% interest for a maximum of 36 months. Down payment required. The down payment amount based on credit approval with the cooperative.
2. Distribution Substation:
A substation can serve hundreds or thousands of members. When a major outage occurs, line crews inspect substations to determine if problems stem from transmission lines feeding into the substation, the substation itself or if problems exist further down the line.
SAFE: • GenerLink™ eliminates the use of extension cords & other connections that can be hazardous to members and utility personnel. • GenerLink™ detects when a generator is operating & automatically disconnects from the utility grid, eliminating dangerous backfeed.
EASY: • GenerLink™ is equipped with GenerLok™, a unique interlocking power cord system that provides a quick & easy connection of a portable generator. • GenerLink™ is installed in 20 minutes or less by utility personnel & does not require the member's presence. • GenerLink™ is easily installed behind a member's electric meter & requires no rewiring of the member's electrical system. • With GenerLink™, our members have the flexibility to run virtually any appliance, up to the capacity of their generator by simply energizing appliances from their breaker panel.
800-886-3837
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.
PAGE 14
This particular process of restoring power is used industry-wide since it is the most efficient way to restore power to the greatest number of members possible.
3. Main Distribution Lines:
If the problem can't be isolated at a distribution substation, distribution lines are checked. These lines carry power to large groups of members in communities or housing developments.
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)
4. Tap Lines:
If local outages persist, supply lines (known as tap lines) are inspected. These lines deliver power to transformers, either mounted on poles or placed on pads for underground service, outside businesses, schools and homes.
5. Individual Homes:
If your home remains without power, the service line between a transformer & your home may need to be repaired. Always call to report an outage to help line crews isolate local issues.
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
ISSUE JUNE 2020
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 7
1001 USES Portable Buildings, Carports & Garages Mobile Home & RV Supplies
850-526-3797 E WE MOV LE PORTAB GS BUILDIN
4673 HIGHWAY 90 E.
MARIANNA (Across from CVS)
Hill(Hill’s Services , Inc. Tree Service)
Art’s Home Services
Owners: Darren & Alisa Hill
We Haul Asphalt, Fill Dirt & Limerock
Now Demolishing Residential & Commercial
Call Us:
593-Hill (593-4455)
• Have your chimney checked or cleaned every year. Chimneys can be blocked by debris and this can cause CO to build up inside your home or cabin. • Never patch a vent pipe with tape, gum or something else. This kind of patch can make CO build up in your home. • Never use a gas range or oven for heating. • Never burn charcoal indoors. • Never use a portable gas stove indoors. • Never use a generator inside your home, basement or garage or less than 20 feet from any window, door or vent. • When using a generator, use a battery-powered or battery backup CO detector in your home.
Carpenter/Handyman Build It - Fix It Clean It - Haul It
LLC/Insured/ 40 Years Experience
(850) 638-2611
(850) 638-0790 Fax: (850) 638-8069
Surveying/GIS/Utilities • ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys • As-built Surveys • Boundary Surveys • Construction Layout Surveys • Design Surveys • Route Surveys • Foundation Surveys
• GPS Field Data Collection • Hydrographic Surveys • Legal Descriptions • Mean High Water Survey • Plats • Plot Plans • ROW Surveying & Mapping • Topographic Survey
southeasternsurveying.com
Earn Points While You Shop
with First Federal Bank’s Debit Card Rewards Program
SHOP - Using Your FFB Debit Card • EARN - uChoose Rewards Points* REDEEM - Cash, Gift Cards, Travel, More Stop By Your First Federal Branch for Details.
ffbf.com
|
ffbf.com |
Bonifay: 850.547.3624 • Marianna: 850.526.7144 Graceville: 850.263.3225 • Chipley: 850.638.7892 PAGE 6
*Earn 1 point for every $3.00 spent. Points may take up to 40 days to show in your uChoose Rewards account. Must be registered to redeem points. Cash back rewards may be subject to tax reporting.
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
When in Doubt, Throw it Out Food safety & power outages
A
power outage can be concerning, especially when it impacts your food supply. Oftentimes, one of the biggest concerns during an extended power outage is the safety of the food inside your refrigerator and freezer. Whether you live in an area like ours that’s prone to thunderstorms, hurricanes and tornadoes, if the power goes out, we all have the same questions: How long can we still eat food in the refrigerator or freezer and what should we keep or pitch after the power comes back on? Here are some steps & guides for keeping your food safe and fresh during a power outage: • Keep the refrigerator door closed for as long as possible. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to four hours during a power outage if it is unopened. Remember, a full refrigerator will stay colder longer than emptier ones. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. A full freezer will hold the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. • Buy appliance thermometers to keep inside your refrigerator and freezer. According to USDA, refrigerators should always be kept below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and freezers at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Keeping thermometers inside both your freezer and refrigerator is a great way to be proactive in the event of a power outage. It will be able to tell you when the fridge or freezer has warmed to an unsafe point. Once the temperature inside reaches 40 degrees or higher, perishable food is only good for two more hours before you should pitch it. • Keep extra ice in your freezer and freeze bottles of water. Buy extra bags of ice to keep in your freezer to help maintain its temperature, and to use later if you have to transfer your food into a cooler. If your freezer ISSUE JUNE 2020
has an ice maker, empty the ice cubes into gallon-sized storage bags each time the tray is full. The USDA also recommends keeping bottles of water in your freezer. Not only will this help keep frozen food cold longer, but you will also have a supply of fresh drinking water in case your water supply becomes contaminated. If water bottles are in short supply, which often happens when a storm is approaching, freeze fresh water in clean, quart-sized storage bags or food-safe plastic containers. • Group your frozen food together in your freezer. This will help keep your food colder for a longer period of time. • Transfer items from your refrigerator to your freezer. If there is a possibility of a power outage, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) also suggests transferring some of your refrigerated food to your freezer to keep it at a safe temperature for a longer period of time.
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 15
Food may be safely refrozen if it still contains ice crystals or is at 40 butter, rice, oatmeal and dried degrees or below, however, its quality may suffer. Items such as milk, legumes will also last quite a while. meats and leftovers that you don’t need immediately can be safely • Make sure to have charcoal or transferred to the freezer during a power outage. propane on hand if you have an • Keep a cooler or two handy in case of a prolonged power outage. If it outdoor grill. Don’t forget to looks as though your power will be out for more than 2-4 hours, the stock up on charcoal or propane if American Red Cross recommends packing refrigerated food into a cooler. have an outdoor grill. If your meat You’ll want the temperature to stay at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, is starting to thaw in your fridge or so make sure the cooler is packed with ice. If the power is going to be out freezer, having a working grill will for more than a day, prepare a second cooler for your freezer items. Any save you from having to throw it food that has been exposed to temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit all out. Food that is beginning to for more than 2 hours, or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit for more than thaw, but is still at a safe one hour, should be thrown away. temperature should be cooked • Stock up on shelf-stable foods that will stay good for a long time. Try first. Before cooking, check each to keep your pantry stocked with nonperishable foods and make sure you item separately. Any food that feels have a manual can opener since an electric one without batteries will not warm to the touch or has an work if the power goes out. Cans of beans and vegetables can last on the unusual odor, color, or texture shelf for 2-5 years according to the USDA. Other staples like peanut should be thrown out. Use a food thermometer to make sure each Food Type: Held Above Food Type: Held Above item is cooked to a safe internal 40 Degrees 40 Degrees temperature to kill any food borne (+2 hours): (+2 hours): bacteria. Raw/leftover DISCARD Fresh fruit (cut) DISCARD Unsafe food can make you sick cooked meat, Fruit (uncut) KEEP even if it looks, smells and tastes poultry, fish, Fruit juices KEEP seafood, soy meat Canned fruit KEEP normal. When in doubt, throw it substitutes Dried fruit KEEP out. Thawing meat/ poultry
DISCARD
Shredded coconut
DISCARD
Salads: meat, tuna, shrimp, chicken, egg
DISCARD
Condiments: mayo, tarter, horseradish
DISCARD
Gravy, stuffing, broth
DISCARD
Peanut butter
KEEP
Lunchmeats, hot dogs, bacon, sausage, dried beef
DISCARD
Jelly, relish, mustard, ketchup, olives, pickles
KEEP
Pizza (any type)
DISCARD
Spaghetti sauce
DISCARD
Canned meats/fish
DISCARD
Bread, rolls, cakes
KEEP
Casseroles, soups, stews
DISCARD
Cooked pasta/rice
DISCARD
Soft cheeses
DISCARD
Waffles/pancakes
KEEP
Hard/processed cheeses
KEEP
Fresh vegetables (fresh, cut)
DISCARD
Milk, cream, sour cream, yogurt, etc.
DISCARD
Fresh vegetables (fresh, uncut)
KEEP
Butter, margarine
KEEP
Vegetables, cooked
DISCARD
Baby formula
DISCARD
Tofu (cooked)
DISCARD
Eggs (any type)
DISCARD
Baked potatoes
DISCARD
Custards/puddings
DISCARD
Cheesecake
DISCARD
PAGE 16
Branching Out Tree Care Hazardous Tree Removal
Aerial Bucket Work • Tree Trimming Demolition • Stump Removal Mulching & Underbrushing
Free Estimates Licensed & Insured
Jeremy Hill
850-326-0266
Nick Edenfield 850-272-2161
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
Carbon Monoxide Dangers & Power Outages
W
hen power outages occur during natural disasters and other emergencies, the use of alternative sources of fuel or electricity for cooking or powering homes can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home, garage or camper to poison the people and animals inside. CO is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. Every home should have at least one working carbon monoxide detector. The detector’s batteries should be checked at least twice annually, at the same time smoke detector batteries are checked. Every year, more than 400 people die in the U.S. from accidental CO poisoning. Exposure to CO can cause loss of consciousness and death. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion. People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever having symptoms. Generators, grills, camp stoves or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage or camper – or even outside near an open window. When the lights go out during storms, there’s nothing more welcome than a portable gas-powered generator. It’s hard to believe, but a single generator can create as much as one hundred times more poisonous carbon monoxide gas than a car’s exhaust. If the generator is operated too close to a house, the invisible and odorless toxic gas can easily enter the home. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of the non-fatal CO poisonings reported during 2004 & 2005 hurricane seasons involve generators run within seven feet of a home. Here are some other ways to prevent CO poisoning in your home:
your CO detector every five years. • Have your heating system, water heater, and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year. • Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters indoors. • If you smell an odor from your gas refrigerator have an expert service it – this could mean it is leaking CO. • When you buy gas equipment, buy only equipment carrying the seal of a national testing agency, such as Underwriters’ Laboratories. • Make sure your gas appliances are vented properly. Horizontal vent pipes for appliances, such as a water heater, should go up slightly as they go toward outdoors. This prevents CO from leaking if the joints or pipes aren’t fitted tightly.
Generators can cause CO poisoning if not operated properly. They should never be used inside a home, in a basement, garage or camper - or even outside near an open window.
• Install a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. Place your detector where it will wake you up if it alarms, such as outside your bedroom. Consider buying a detector with a digital readout. This detector can tell you the highest level of CO concentration in your home in addition to alarming. Replace ISSUE JUNE 2020
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 5
Mullen says that he also recalls a time that a tree fell in the yard at his mother's home. A limb from an old, fallen oak went into the ground and severed the main water line going to his mother’s house. Needless to say, there was no water in her home and she had no idea that a tree limb had severed the main line. The cooperative often gets comments from members saying that the power is out at their home but there is no damage in their immediate area. Another common complaint is that the power is out while there is not a cloud in the sky. These scenarios are not uncommon considering West Florida Electric has approximately 4,800 miles of over-head powerlines in a very rural fourcounty service area. Some of the causes of these power outages are trees and limbs on the line, vehicle accidents, farm and heavy equipment accidents, birds, squirrels, snakes or lightning and much more. Just as Mullen’s mother did not see damage and could not understand why she had no water in her home WFEC members often wonder why they have no electricity. As in her case there is always a legitimate reason for the outage. The cooperative also receives questions about how electricity is restored when large-scale outages occur. When a major storm or natural disaster causes widespread damage and outages, extended outages may result. Line crews work to restore service safely to to greatest number of members in the shortest time possible. This is the process that is always used to restore major outages. First, the transmission lines which supply power to WFEC's distribution system are repaired. These lines must be repaired first before WISEFLY AUTO GLASS - EST. 2007
WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS CALL NOW (850) 387-2400 MV100767 any glass any vehicle
Together We Can Stay Safe
SURVEYOR
Florida Licensed Surveyor since 1969
Roger Lonsway Home Office: 638-7412
distribution lines can safely receive power. Second, distribution substations are repaired. The transmission lines feed into these substations Problems could occur with the substation itself, or the lines feeding into the substation. The third area that is repaired are the main distribution lines which carry power to neighborhoods and consumers whose power is provided by WFEC. The next thing repaired is the tap lines serving homes, schools, businesses and neighborhoods. These lines are the ones delivering power to transformers mounted on poles or placed on pads for underground service. The final areas that are repaired are the service lines (individual taps) between a transformer and a residence. The graphic on page 7 illustrates this process. The co-op can’t guarantee an uninterrupted power supply, but every employee at WFEC is committed to restoring your power as safely and quickly as possible.
Mobile: 260-5438
Family Dentistry of Chipley 415-1411 Family Dentistry of Bonifay 547-9290 Most Insurances Accepted New Chipley Location Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry
Digging too close to a pad-mounted transformer like the one above can damage underground cables, leading to electrical shock or interruptions in service. Use caution when landscaping. Call 811 before you dig and stay safe. PAGE 4
• Veneers • Crowns • Dentures • Cleanings • Whitening • Bonding New & Emergency Patients Welcome
Dr. Ernie Hooper, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Brian Parker & Dr. Hilary Whitaker 1410-A 410-A Brickyard Rd, Chipley ...................................... 415-1411 110 E. North Ave, Bonifay ............................................ 547-9290 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Animals/Livestock NSDR Registered standard size Australian Shepherd puppies, 7 total, 4 females, 3 males, first shots, tails docked, dew claws removed, wormed, $400; 451-6427 or 812-664-6226, leave message.
5’ bush hog, used once, new, $900; upright freezer, approximately 17 cubic feet, $650; 594-4838.
Miscellaneous Canning jars, pints, quarts, lots, $6/dozen; 263-4013. Used buncher, Tiger Cat motor runs great, make me an offer; 326-7640.
German Shorthair Pointer puppies; 693-5001, Archie Jones.
Chainsaw Husquvarna 55 Rancher, 18” bar, excellent saw, $250; 592-4798.
Antiques/Collectibles
Sears Nordic track weight bench & leg press, will take best offer; 593-6088.
One antique metal single tree; two antique double trees for mules, $85 each or all for $225; 209-0748.
First responder boots, $70, size 11, Rocky brand; 638-7874.
Multiple Listings Two-horse trailer; treeing walker Coon dogs; barrel, roping, pleasure saddles; tack; gentle horse for trail riding; hay dolly; 592-2494 or 209-8532.
Real Estate Lot, Compass Lake Hills, near McCormick Lake, Edison & Holly Springs, MOL 1 acre high, flat & dry, $4,000; 305-866-2549. 71 acre pasture in Washington County, small pond, fenced; 234-7070. 1,292 square foot wood frame house, to be moved from property in Marianna, $5,000, will need new roof & TLC, 3BR/1BA, have 45 days from date of purchase to move; 557-4877.
4 straight boot & 7 angled boot coil packs, fits Ford 4.6L Brick House, 3BR/2.5BA, 2,400 square feet living space, & 5.4L engines, DG-511 & Fertilized barn stored hay, 4x5 DG-508, $20 each; 658-2010. double carport on 2.5 +/- acres rolls; 258-0020. on Hwy. 69A in Lovedale Community; 592-4798. Saw Tooth Oaks, Swamp Square bale annual peanut White Oaks, seedlings $5-$7; hay, 5x5 rolls; grass hay; walk- 718-8763. in cooler; walk-in freezer, all most new; 263-3427.
Home/Farm
Local Telephone Prefixes
Jackson Farm Well Services Patrick Jackson
850-573-6623 ISSUE JUNE 2020
OLEN BARFIELD Have Sawmill, Will Travel
Efficient & portable bandsaw can cut your trees into lumber on your site with minimal sawdust waste.
638-7105
Alford 579 Altha 762 Bascom/Malone 569 Blountstown 674, 237 Bonifay 547 Caryville 548 Chipley 638, 415 Cottondale 352 Graceville 263
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
Grand Ridge 592 Greenwood 594 Marianna 482, 526 Ponce de Leon 836 Sneads 593 Sunny Hills 773 Vernon 535 Westville 956
PAGE 17
Recreational Vehicles
WANTED
Bass Tracker boat, 40 HP Mercury battery charger, run on trailer, spare tire, $11,500 OBO; 263-9572.
Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys; aluminum dog box; 592-2494 or 209-8532.
Ski boat, 2012 Chaparral 8H2O, 135 HP Mercruiser I/O with trailer, low hours, $11,000; 718-7408.
Vehicles 2019 Nissan Frontier, 4-door, six cylinder, less than 9,000 miles, like new; 674-8276. 2010 Chevy Tahoe 4x4, automatic, 137,000 miles, $9,500 OBO; 258-2848 or 326-3200.
Someone to work on floor model Sears radio/stereo, turntable, need speakers; 638-7874. 150-200 acres pasture land in Holmes or Washington County area; 234-7070. Backhoe loader, in good condition, ready to work, will pay cash for reasonably priced machine; 547-1519, leave message if not answered.
License plates from any state, mainly Florida, prior to 1980; old motorcycles or parts prior to 1960; 557-7030, Greg.
There's No Damage in Sight, But My Power's Still Out. Why?
Horses; ponies; mules; 709-6268.
I
Brock’s Equipment Service 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
Woolever Hydraulics, LLC Cylinder & Component Repair 3225 Twin Ponds Road, Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 762-9103 EMERGENCY PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC Quinn Williams
850-373-7186 RF11067708
Notification Statement
Notice is hereby given that the West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Board of Trustees regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, unless special circumstances warrant a change. Main Business and Publications Offices 5282 Peanut Road Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 (850) 263-3231 or 1-800-342-7400 Subscription Rate Cooperative members, $2.50 per year Non-members, $6.00 per year Change of Address Notices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Current Light Flashes P. O. Box 127 Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 DISCLAIMER: Although paid advertisements may appear in West Florida Electric (WFEC) publications in print, online, or in other electronic formats, WFEC does not endorse the advertised product, service, or company, nor any of the claims made by the advertisement. WFEC reserves the right to edit or refuse to publish any advertisement, article or information.
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
PAGE 18
Davis
and
Septic
Located in Bonifay, FL Residential & Commercial Plumbing
Son’s Plumbing & Tank Service
s there anything worse than a power outage? Especially an extended one? There actually may be one thing and that is not having water. Although the two typically go hand in hand, especially in rural areas where residents rely on a domestic well pump for their water needs. There are, however, those who benefit from a municipal water system, like WFEC Manager of Marketing & Communications, Terry Mullen. During Hurricane Michael, he was without electricity but never lost his water supply which was a major blessing. Mullen recently helped his daughter’s family relocate to a new home. They were very anxious to move in, especially after renting for several years. The family moved into their new home on the same day the other family moved out. Shortly after arriving, the family began moving furniture into the new home and cleaning. But, there was no water in the kitchen. After checking the master bath, there was no water there either. Mullen immediately realized the problem and his suspicions were confirmed when a lock was located on the main water meter. The family that moved out left the power on but failed to notify the city to leave the water on as they previously agreed. This took place after hours on a Friday evening and it was Monday before they were able to get water. Though there was water to the meter, there was still no water to the home. All of the neighbors on either side and across the road had water at their homes but not in the family’s new home. The same thing can happen to you when it comes to your electric service. If all of your neighbors have power but you don’t, there could be a variety of causes for the outage but it strictly has to do with the isolated service to your home. In this situation, you should first make sure your breakers are on. If so, call to report your outage immediately.
Realty
Land • Commercial • Residential
J. Tyler Poole
850.573.1599
BROKER
JonathanPoole713@gmail.com
ROW Update: West Florida Electric Right of Way Clearing Crews will be cutting & trimming right of ways in the following area(s) during the month of
JUNE Chipley & Graceville
When right-of-way (ROW) crews are trimming in your area, there may be several days between ROW cutting & clean-up crews due to inclement weather, equipment failure or other unforeseen circumstances.
• New Installation • Drainfield Repair/Replacement • Septic Tank Pumping & Service • Free Estimates
Bonifay: 956-4329 • Chipley: 638-5406 State Certified CFC1425994 CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
Torreya
ISSUE JUNE 2020
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 3
CURRENT LIGHT
FLASHES
A perfectly cut lawn. Now for a perfectly matched offer.
USPS: 702-990 | ISSN: 1042-7767 | VOL 70, NO 6
Current Light Flashes is the official voice of West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., a member-owned Touchstone Energy® cooperative serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. It is published as a service to the Co-op’s members. Periodicals postage is paid at Graceville, Florida.
WFEC Board of Trustees
The New Z200 Gas powered
Vote for & Elect
Jena Brooks Gilmore Holmes County Clerk of Court
$0 Down 0% APR 48 Months Panhandle Tractor • (850) 526-2257
Visit Us Today For This Limited-Time Offer
5003 Highway 90 • Marianna, Florida 32446
KubotaUSA.com
I am a Holmes County native, mother of two beautiful girls, and a baby boy, a member of West Pittman Baptist Church, and wife to Brady Gilmore. I have 9 years of service to the public as a teacher and 4-H Agent with the University of Florida. I hope to bring my diverse experience to this position and lead Holmes County with you! I humbly ask for your vote and support in electing me to serve you.
Randy
Joe E.
BUSH
RONE
District 7 / Vice President
Political advertisement paid for and approved by Jena Brooks Gilmore for Holmes County Clerk of Court
TATUM
ADAMS
District 1
District 4 / Secretary-Treasurer
© Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2020. $0 Down, 0% APR financing for up to 48 months on purchases of select new Kubota Z200 Series equipment from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Example: 48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 6/30/20. Terms subject to change. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety, incentive offer and product information consult your loacl dealer or go to KubotaUSA.com.
David & Family Tree Services
Prices Normally Run 25% less than other insured competitors Bonded & Fully Insured • Free Estimates
Tracey R. Kent
David
John
(850) 326-1559
Realtor/Property Manager
850-326-7463 (cell)
1014 Main Street, Chipley, FL 32428 traceykent828@gmail.com • www.southernwayrealty.com
Jackie
Tim
POOSER District 3
District 2
David
George Clayton
District 5
District 6
CORBIN
Case Knives on Sale!
Deck Kits! 6x8 - $259 8x10 - $369 10x12 - $569 12x16 - $729
OWENS
Pole Barn Kits Available Several to choose from.
Frank E.
Myron
BONDURANT
HUDSON
Attorney
District 9
Pool Supplies & Chemicals In stock! www.panhandlesalvage.com
Ty
PEEL
Executive VP/CEO
PAGE 2
CBC1255149, CCC1330340, MRSR9
People's South Bank Payment Locations: Chipley (850) 415-1320 Greenwood (850) 594-4151 Malone (850) 569-2264
M i dd l e b r o o k s Contractors, Inc. Serving the Area for Over 60 Years Rent-All • We have everything you need! Equipment Rentals, Tractors, Trenchers, Etc.
ST!”
“If You’ve Called the Rest • Now Call The BE Lodge Cast
Iron
in stock!
Treated Swings in Stock!
850-547-9354
Panhandle Lumber & Supply Tri-State Leader of Barn Kit & Deck Kit Sales Since 1997
405 W. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL
24 Hour Emergency Response
Many more sizes to choose from!
Engineered Buildings Available!
Trim Cut Remove Stump Grinding Veteran-Owned
Mold Removal Remodels Water Damage Additions Fire Damage New Construction
Southern Way Realty, Inc. ALFORD
WFEC has convenient locations other than our offices, where you may pay your monthly electric bill on or before the due date.
Together we do more. Get a fast, professional-level cut with precise, effortless control. And legendary Kubota quality. Demo the new Z200 mower today.
for
District 8 / President
WFEC Remote Pay Locations
*Prices subject to change. Call to confirm.*
CURRENT LIGHT FLASHES
HALL Roofing, Siding & Building, LLC Residential • Commercial
Andy Hall 850.557.3368 Brent Hall 850.718.7314 ISSUE JUNE 2020
New Construction, Re-Roof, Additions & Repairs Shingle • Metal & More!
Septic Tank Service, Installation & Repair Mobile Home Pads • Land Clearing • Excavation Dirt • Rock • Culverts
5 Years Labor Warranty • Licensed & Insured
Ph: (850) 547-3658
Over 21 Years Professional Experience # CBC1260614 • # CCC1330769 Free Estimates • 24 Hour Emergency Service Serving Northwest Florida!
Plumbing • Electrical Licensed & Insured
TOLL FREE OUTAGE HOTLINE: 1.844.OUTAGE1 (844.688.2431)
PAGE 19
FLASHES CURRENT LIGHT
P.O. Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440-0127
West Florida Electric, Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative
The Heart of Our Co-op: The Lineman Pages 10-11
Providing quality printing and service to the Florida panhandle and south Alabama since 1961. 955 Tate Drive Dothan, Alabama 334-792-8408 • dplinc@graceba.net
Your Locally Grown Roofing Company Since 1996
Helping Our Rural Families With All Roofing Needs
C&C Construction & Roofing Residential Roofing Specialist Locally Owned & Operated Serving the Florida Panhandle & Southern Alabama Specializing in residential and commercial roofing projects
• Shingle Roofing • All Types of Metal Roofing • Roofing Repairs • All Types of Flat Roofs
Call Today for Free Estimates
(850) 547-1001
www.candcroofingandconstruction.com 690 E. Hwy. 90 • Bonifay, FL 32425 License Numbers: FL #CCCF1327331 • AL #S-44779
Specializing in Spray Foam Insulation
A Cut Above TREE SERVICE LLC
Owner: Jason Morris
• Tree Removal • Chipper • 15 Ton Crane • Aerial Truck • Pruning & Trimming • Bobcat Work • Hazardous Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Stump Grinding
INSIDE ...
FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES
BUS: (850) 415-1217 • CELL: (850) 573-1270
Elect
Tammie
HARRISON
ELECTIONS OF
Political advertisement paid for and approved by Tammie Harrison for Supervisor of Elections
...pgs. 3-4
Carbon Monoxide Dangers & Power Outages
...pg. 5-6
Powering Up After an Outage ... pg. 7
FOR
HOLMES COUNTY S SUPERVISOR UPERVISOR
I Don’t See Damage, But My Power’s Still Out. Why?
ISSUE JUNE 2020
Read Online www.WestFlorida.coop
VOL
70, NO 6
When in Doubt, Throw it Out
...pg. 15-16
Local Classifieds
...pgs. 17-18