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Current Light Flashes (USpS 702-990) (ISSN: 1042-7767) Vol. 60, No. 8 — August 2010 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. ELLIS NICHOLS District 1 Board Chairman RANdy BUSH District 7 Vice Chairman JOE E. RONE District 8 secretary Treasurer EUGENE ALFORd District 2 JOHN C. pATRICK District 3 CHARLES HOLmAN District 4 A.C. mILES District 5 JOHN E. WORTHINGTON District 6 myRON HUdSON District 9 FRANK BONdURANT Attorney WILLIAm S. RImES President & Chief Executive Officer CANdACE CROFT Communications specialist BRIAN BUCKALEW Printer/Graphic Designer 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 • Set your refrigerator at 40 degrees and your freezer at zero. • Don’t use a dehumidifier when the air conditioning unit is operating. • Keep the blinds and shades of your windows closed during the day and open at night. • If you have a pool, turn off the filter overnight. Also, try to cut down on the operating time of your filters and automatic cleaning sweeps during the day. • Use an exhaust fan while you’re cooking in the kitchen to pull warm air out of the room. • Another way to keep from wasting energy in the kitchen is to keep the oven door closed as much as possible when it’s in use – alternatively, eat cold foods (such as salad and fruit) or foods that can be cooked or heated in a microwave. If you’re looking to spend a bit of money to save money in the long-run and be more conservative with energy, consider purchasing ENERGY sTAR appliances and compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) bulbs and fixtures. Replacing an outdated air conditioning unit with a new ENERGY sTAR model can save you up to 20 percent on your utilities bill. Taking care of your air conditioning unit is also a necessity. It’s advised that you replace your air filter monthly. here are some other inexpensive to moderately priced energy-saving fixes: • Seal all doors and windows with weather-strip or caulk – this will keep warm air from getting in and cold air from getting out. • Invest in power strips. Not only will this protect your televisions, computers and other appliances, but it will also allow you to turn them all off with one switch. • Consider buying a laptop instead of a desktop the next time you’re shopping for a new computer. Laptops expend much less energy. • If you plan on buying a freezer, invest in a chest model, which is typically 10-25 percent more energy efficient than its upright counterpart. summer is all about spending time in the garden, on the deck or outdoors. While being outside is typically more energy efficient than hiding from the heat indoors, there are still a few things you can do to conserve energy in your yard and garden. If you plan on buying an outdoor lighting fixture for your garden or the outside of your house this summer, try to invest in a low-voltage system. Already have an outdoor lighting system? No sweat. Just adjust your lighting timers to switch on when needed – like when you’re enjoying a gentle night breeze and a good cold drink outside – and shut off when they’re no longer being used. Also, consider planting more trees in your yard, specifically on the east and west sides of your house. shade trees alone can reduce cooling costs by 30 percent. There’s no reason to worry about the heat or your wallet this summer. Just remember to be efficient, conservative and smart with your energy use. The time you usually spend worrying about bills can serve as time for a nice, relaxing break out in the summer sun instead. Enjoy. R E - E L E C T CRUTCHFIELd Edward E. For Jackson County Commissioner District 2 “Hardworking, honest and dependable is how I live my life.” - Edward E. Crutchfield Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Edward E. Crutchfield, Democrat, for County Commissioner District 2 Page 2 Current Light Flashes
Board to Appoint District 6 Trustee In accordance with the cooperative’s bylaws and board policy 113, West Florida Electric’s Board of Trustees has appointed a search committee to begin the process of filling the District 6 position recently vacated by the retirement of long time trustee Mr. John Worthington. The Board of Trustees will entertain applications from qualified individuals residing in District 6 who meet the criteria for serving as a trustee as outlined in the cooperatives bylaws. West Florida Electric Trustee qualifications: WFEC Bylaws Article IV section 2. 1. Must be a member of the cooperative. 2. Must be a bona fide resident of the district 3. May not be employed by or financially interested in a competing enterprise or a business selling electric energy or supplies; or in a business primarily engaged in selling electrical or plumbing appliances, fixtures, or supplies to the members. 4. May not have been an employee of the cooperative within 3 years or is a spouse, parent, child or sibling of a person who has. 5. May not have been found guilty of a felony, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld or found guilty of a misdemeanor involving the illegal possession, sale or use of an illegal controlled substance. In addition the WFEC trustees have established a set of minimum qualifications for consideration of an appointment as follows: 1. Trustees should be capable of receiving electronic mail. 2. Trustees should make every attempt to become a Cooperative Certified Director within a three year period. 3. Trustees should make themselves available to the cooperative a minimum of 24 days per year. These days include regular and special meetings of the board, committee meetings, association meetings and trustee training classes. Persons interested in being considered for this position should pick up an application packet at the Graceville office Monday –Friday from 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM. District 6 encompasses all of Washington County. The trustees have adopted a timeline and schedule for this appointment process as follows: August 5: Announcement of Vacancy August 5-20: Applications for appointment may be picked up at WFEC’s Graceville office. August 20: Application deadline; 12:00 Noon August 20-23: search Committee Application Review August 24: Candidate Interviews August 26: Board meeting and appointment The search committee will review applications and select the top 5 candidates to interview. All candidate interviews will take place on August 24 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. All applicants must be available for interviews on this date. The committee will rank the candidates and the top three candidates will be submitted to the board on August 26 th . For Sale KMC peanut picker, new parts, $8,000; 2001 Peterbilt 379 EXhD, $18,000; 2006 Fontaine flatbed trailer, $16,000; 2008 utility flatbed, 48x102, $18,000; 263- 3105. Kubota L5030 4Wd GST Trans, 800 hours, quick attack front loader w/heavy duty grapple rake; 956-2446 or 334-449-0185. Tifton 9 Bahia, certified seed at reasonable prices; 592-2647, Dan Pelt. Four 40/R22 with 22” Gear Alloy wheels, black, lots of tread, $1,500; 263-8614, leave message. picnic tables made from pine, $150; 415-5480. Fertilized Tifton 9 Bahia & rye grass square bales; office desk; 956-2110. 1994 Ford Ranger extended cab, 5 speed manual, 76,402 miles, AM/ FM, CD, diamond plated tool box w/side rails, $3,500; 526-4158. Construction tools, step to 44” extension ladders, utility trailers, gas & diesel generators, chop saws, pressure washers & assorted tools, 547-9546. Whirlpool washing machine, bought in February 2010 new, used two months, asking $300; 547- 5690. Kenmore AC, 18,000 BTu, $300; 569-5404. August 2010 Page 3
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