The newsletter for members of Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

December 2020

Merry ChristmaS Perspective During a year of uncertainty with COVID, our commitment to you was unwavering As we near the end of the year and the members a year with energy efficiency and holiday season is here, it seems appropriate energy conservation information. We offer to reflect on accomplishments I am thankful free home energy surveys to all members to for. assist you with recommendations that can It’s been a challenging 2020 for many of help you get the most out of your energy us as we continue to face a global pandemic dollars. To help you make energy-efficient and all of the changes that come along with upgrades to your home, we provide rebates it. COVID-19 has impacted the way we do when you purchase certain products. business at Clay Electric, but it hasn’t altered We are doing our part as well to assess our mission: providing safe, reliable and what can be improved with our infra- affordable electricity to you, our members. structure. We have completed a number As we begin to think about 2021, we resolve of projects to enhance the reliability of our to continue to be the co-op you count on. distribution and transmission systems, and The times change, but our commitment to we have also installed new equipment on our community remains steadfast. transmission lines and in our substations. Ricky Davis When COVID-19 began affecting our In 2020, our Advanced Metering General Manager region in March, we took appropriate steps Infrastructure (AMI) system was completed. to reduce the effect on the membership. We AMI is a meter system that offers you a suspended disconnects due to nonpayment, number of exciting new benefits. Advanced and lowered the cost of power in April meters use digital technology to read your to ease financial burdens on families. I electric use and communicate it to us over commend our Board of Trustees for voting a secure wireless network. With advanced to assist members again when it is needed meters, we’re able to detect outages, turn most — around the holidays — by reducing power on and off remotely, and perform electric bills and retiring Capital Credits other customer service tasks much more early. quickly than before. You also have more In the upcoming year, we are forecasting information about how much power you our rates to remain stable, which will keep use and when, giving you more control. Kilowatt our cost for 1,000 kWh of power among Beyond electricity, part of our mission Vol. 51, No. 6, December the lowest in the state. As your cooperative, includes improving the quality of life for our 2020 (USPS 783-900; ISSN we continually strive to maintain costs and members and their communities. Operation 1087-4747) is published provide competitive rates. Round Up, a program that generates and by the Member & Public Remember, we’re a not-for-profit co-op, collects charitable donations that are used to Relations Department of which means we provide service to you at benefit organizations in the co-op’s service Clay Electric Cooperative, cost. Many of you receive a Capital Credits area, launched in October 2016. To date, Inc., Highway 100 West, refund credit or check. These refunds are a a little more than $3.6 million has been Keystone Heights, , reflection of our not-for-profit status, and distributed in the 14 counties we serve. 32656. Subscription $1 per they’re certainly a benefit of being served Almost $1 million was donated in 2020 year to co-op members. by a cooperative. In March, $12 million was alone. Employees also put their own time Periodicals postage paid returned to members. The same amount is and money toward many important causes at Keystone Heights, Fla. being refunded this month. in their communities. and at additional mailing Speaking of member benefits, 2020 was All of these initiatives are important offices. our ninth year of providing you with the and allow us to continue to provide you Co-op Connections Card program. As the most affordable electricity, while also Justin Caudell, editor a co-op, we believe our commitment to strengthening our communities through you goes beyond power distribution. Our programs and services. We understand we Postmaster: participation in the Co-op Connections cannot thrive unless you thrive, so we do Send address changes to Card program is a moneysaving tool we all we can to make sure our community is Kilowatt are proud to offer you. Our members have strong. PO Box 308 saved more than $212,000 on prescription From all of us at Clay Electric, we wish Keystone Heights, FL 32656 drug costs alone. you and yours a Merry Christmas and We also continue to help hundreds of Happy New Year. 2 Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. newsbriefs Clay retires Capital Credits early, lowers bills Clay Electric’s Board of Trustees has result, at the end of each year when it’s voted to issue a $12 million Capital determined how much revenue exceeds Credits refund in December for current total expenses, the difference is assigned and former members who received to members as Capital Credits based on service from the co-op between 1991 the amount each member was billed for and 2019. electricity during the year. Refunds are traditionally disbursed For present members entitled to each March. The trustees opted to retire a pro rata share of the refund (must the Capital Credits three months early have received service sometime from to help relieve the financial pinch that 1991 through 2019), they will receive a many families and businesses are feeling credit on their December electric bill. this year due to COVID-19. Issuing a credit on a bill helps the co-op Members are also being billed less for “As COVID-19 began affecting our reduce expenses, such as check printing, power used in November and December region in March, we quickly took postage and bank fees. Former members thanks to a 5.6 percent reduction in the appropriate steps to reduce the effect on will receive a Capital Credits check at Power Cost Adjustment on bills, or $6 our members,” said General Manager/ their latest address on file. in savings. This means members using CEO Ricky Davis. “We suspended As a special service for business the industry household average of 1,000 disconnects due to nonpayment, and members, the co-op offers flexibility kWh of power will pay $106.90. The lowered the cost of power in April to in the distribution of Capital Credits previous cost was $112.90. The co-op ease financial burdens on families. I refunds in order to accommodate the is able to lower the cost of power due commend the board for voting to return particular needs of a business. For to the decreasing price of natural gas, Capital Credits early and lowering the example, a business with multiple which Seminole Electric Cooperative cost of power again to continue assisting accounts may desire to have a single (Clay’s wholesale power provider) uses members when it is needed most, check issued (or perhaps a credit) to to generate a sizable portion of the around the holidays.” a single account as opposed to several wholesale electricity it provides. Capital Credits refunds are available accounts. To discuss your particular Capital Credits will not be refunded to members of the co-op because needs, call 1-800-224-4917 between again until 2022. Clay Electric is not-for-profit. As a 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Co-op answers call to help Panhandle after Hurricane Zeta hits As Hurricane Zeta strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico the morning of Oct. 28, Clay Electric sent eight employees to Escambia River Electric Cooperative to help them restore power after the storm. Escambia River and the Gulf Coast has been hit by several storms this year. Clay also sent a crew to the Panhandle in September after Hurricane Sally struck. The crew took a variety of trucks and equipment to help the co-op. Escambia River serves approximately 10,000 members in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties with 1,800 miles of energized line. After completing work at EREC, the crew went to Central Alabama Electric Cooperative, where they helped rebuild that distribution system. CAEC serves more than 42,000 meters in a 10-county area of central Alabama, just north of Montgomery. Lineworkers work to restore power for Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s members.

ClayElectric.com Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 3 Back to Your Future Scholarship

recipients Shadreka Smith and Sean Skowron receive the Back to Your Future Scholarship.

Two co-op members recently learned they are the 2021 engineer was his childhood dream. “My enjoyment of math recipients of Clay Electric’s Back to Your Future Scholarships. and science will be put to better use as an engineer rather Sean Skowron of Lake City and Shadreka Smith of than working the labor-intensive job I do now.” Middleburg were selected to receive the scholarships designed He plans to attend school full time until he graduates in a to help older students pursue their educational goals. couple years. For more than 20 years, the co-op has been providing “My family’s future is looking brighter every day as I look scholarships for deserving high school students. Six years forward to a rewarding career that will enable me to be able to ago, the co-op was able to expand that effort to provide this support my family,” Skowron said. scholarship for students over the age of 22. Smith currently attends Liberty University, where she is Applicants were scored based on financial need, leadership pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership. Her and/or community service, and educational goals and career goal is to become an administrator in the Clay County school plans. district, where she currently teaches. Skowron is a student in the ’s “My passion has always been in education and I truly engineering program. When he obtains his bachelor’s degree, believe it is my purpose in life,” Smith said. “I have decided to he plans to immediately seek employment in his new career. pursue a degree in administration because I want to make a “A degree in engineering will open new doors for me and positive impact in the lives of the children and families I serve my family,” Skowron said, who added that becoming an beyond the classroom.”

Annual USPS statement of ownership, management and circulation 1) Date of filing: Sept. 24, 2020. 2) Title of Publication: The Kilowatt. 3) Frequency of issue: Six times per year (Jan., Feb., May, July, Sept. & Nov.). 4) Location of known office of publication: 7022 Cooperative Way (P. O. Box 308), Keystone Heights, FL 32656. 5) Location of headquarters or general business office of the publishers: 7022 Cooperative Way (P. O. Box 308), Keystone Heights, FL 32656. 6) Names and addresses of publisher, editor and managing editor: Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc., P. O. Box 308, Keystone Heights, FL 32656; Editor, Justin Caudell, P. O. Box 308, Keystone Heights, FL 32656; Managing Editor, N/A. 7) Owner: Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc., P. O. Box 308, Keystone Scripture Heights, FL 32656. 8) Known bondholders, mortgagees and other security holders owning or holding Let not mercy and truth 1% or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: Cooperative Finance Corp., forsake thee: bind them Dulles, Va.; CoBank, Greenwood Village, CO. 9) The purpose, function and nonprofit status of this about thy neck; write organization and the exempt status for Federal income tax purposes has not changed during the them upon the table of preceding 12 months. 10) Extent and nature of circulation: A. Total no. copies printed (avg during thine heart: So shalt thou preceding 12 months): 143,543; no. copies nearest filing date: 145,000. B. Paid circulation: 1. Sales find favour and good through dealers and carriers, street vendors and counter sales: None; 2. Mail subscription (avg during understanding in the sight preceding 12 months): 143,138; no. copies nearest filing date: 144,571. C. Total paid circulation: (avg of God and man. Trust in during preceding 12 months) 143,138; no. copies nearest filing date: 144,571. D. Free distribution the Lord with all thine heart; (including samples): None. E. Total free or nominal rate distribution: None. F. Total distribution (sum and lean not unto thine own C&D): (avg during preceding 12 months) 143,138; no. copies nearest filing date: 144,571. G. Copies not understanding. In all thy distributed: (office use - avg. during preceding 12 months) 405; no. copies nearest filing date: 429. H. ways acknowledge him, and Total (sum of F&G) (avg. during preceding 12 months) 143,543; no. copies nearest filing date: 145,000. he shall direct thy paths. I certify that the statements above are correct and complete. Justin Caudell Proverbs 3:3-6

4 Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. newsbriefs Trustees earn top certification from NRECA All nine members of Clay Electric’s officials, as well as being co-op members fiduciary duty as elected officials serving Board of Trustees have now successfully themselves, they understand the value on behalf of their membership. Upon earned the National Rural Electric of this kind of education and how it completion of all five CCD courses, Cooperative Association’s Director Gold contributes to acting in the best interest directors are awarded the Credentialed credential certification, the highest level of their fellow members. We couldn’t Cooperative Director Certificate. of achievement in NRECA’s Director be prouder of their achievement and Board Leadership Certificate Certificate Programs. continuing service to Clay Electric.” The second part of the director To receive the honor, the trustees The Director Certificate Programs education program, the BLC program, had to complete the Credentialed are designed to help co-op directors, at consists of a series of courses focusing Cooperative Director Certificate and every stage of their service, understand in greater depth on specific industry Board Leadership Certificate, plus earn their roles and responsibilities, stay up- and governance issues. These include three additional credits from the BLC to-date on key issues and trends in the issues such as risk management, power series of courses. industry and prepare them to meet the supply, parliamentary procedure, The trustees are: Carl Hagglund of challenges facing electric co-ops now technology and policy development. A Keystone Heights, District 1; Kelley and in the future. NRECA offers courses director can earn the BLC if they have Smith of Palatka, District 2; Susan throughout the year in conjunction with 1) completed the CCD and 2) Earned Reeves (President) of Hawthorne, a variety of educational conferences and 10 credits from a choice of over 20 BLC District 3; Carl Malphurs (Secretary) of events across the country, in partnership courses. Directors may attend BLC Alachua, District 4; Dewitt Hersey of with statewide associations and onsite at courses at any time, but the BLC will Starke, District 5; Jimmy Wilson (Vice individual cooperatives. not be awarded until the CCD program President) of Middleburg, District 6; The programs are offered in parts, requirements are completed. John Henry Whitehead of Lake Butler, taken in progression from fundamental Director Gold credential District 7; Jo Ann Smith of Micanopy, to advanced: The Director Gold credential has been District 8; and Karen Hastings Credentialed Cooperative created to recognize directors committed (Treasurer) of Citra, District 9. Director Certificate to continuing their education beyond “The time commitment spent to earn The first part, the CCD, is a set of five the CCD and BLC and who desire a these credentials speaks volumes about courses that focus on basic governance tangible credential that demonstrates our trustees’ dedication to serving the knowledge and the essential skills their ongoing commitment to advancing co-op” said General Manager/CEO required of cooperative directors. The their knowledge and performing their Ricky Davis. “As entrusted elected CCD prepares directors to fulfill their fiduciary duty to the best of their ability.

Clay Electric’s Board of Trustees has earned the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Director Gold credential certification. ClayElectric.com Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 5 technologyupdate New electric vehicle added to co-op’s fleet Imagine never going to the gas station to buy gas to power your car, or doing another oil change on your vehicle. Clay Electric’s new Chevy Bolt will never need to visit a gas pump or have an oil change. The Bolt arrived at the co-op earlier this fall as the first electric car to be added to our fleet of more than 300 vehicles. The co-op’s golf carts and ATVs also use gas. Management at the co- op has been interested in learning more about electric vehicles for several years now, according to Manager of Corporate Services Justin Williams. “As a provider of electricity, we are in a position to support the adoption of EVs Clay Electric’s new Chevy Bolt arrived at the co-op earlier this fall as the first electric car to be added by our members,” Williams to our fleet of more than 300 vehicles. It will never need to visit a gas pump or have an oil change. said. “We thought it was a good idea to go ahead and co-op,” Williams said. “We have one in our fleet to gain want to use this vehicle to that first-hand experience educate employees about with them.” EVs and how they might Purchasing the new 2020 play a part in Clay Electric’s Chevy Bolt made additional f utu re .” sense because it offers a 9 Like all EVs, Clay Electric’s percent increase in range Bolt can be charged with over earlier model years. either a Level 1 or Level 2 The advertised range of charger. It also has DC fast new Bolts is 259 miles. charging capability, which The actual available miles means it can visit a fast will vary depending on the charging station to add range usual factors that affect any to its battery pack more vehicle, whether it runs on quickly. This capability is gas or electricity: technique, handy for long trips. temperature, terrain and Considering an electric tires. Technique includes the Apprentice Lineworker Craig Smith test drives the new Chevy Bolt. vehicle? You can plug in way a vehicle is driven as to a special section of the well as the speed. The Bolt brake pads and rotors. with priority given to co-op’s website to learn has regenerative braking Clay’s Chevy Bolt has been employees who want to use more about electric vehicles, capability, which means it outfitted with a custom wrap it for community events to their benefits and the recaptures energy from the highlighting its unique status promote electric vehicles and different models available for vehicle’s momentum as it as all-electric and powered help educate members about purchase. Access the section slows down. The vehicle by Clay Electric. EVs in general. by visiting www.clayelectric. stores that energy for future The Bolt can be checked “Our Bolt is not only a com/community-education/ use, reducing wear on the out by any employee, traveling billboard for the electric-vehicles.

6 Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. technologyupdate Why purchase an EV? Savings and convenience Save money The lowdown on charging up charging options. At the standard electric rate, an Most EV owners charge at home, but Level 2 — 240 volts electric vehicle with a fully depleted sometimes they will need a power-up Using 240-volt service, a dead 24 kWh battery can be fully recharged on the road. In just the last few years, battery can be fully charged in for about $2.64. Clay Electric’s Bolt options have become more flexible for approximately two to eight hours. would cost about $7.26 to recharge both. Some models can charge completely in from completely empty. If electricity Charging times vary based on the as little as 30 minutes. costs $0.11 per kWh and the vehicle vehicle and voltage of the charging Direct Current Quick Charging consumes 34 kWh to travel 100 miles, station. The length of time will depend This option is typically only the cost per mile is about $0.04. on the size of the car’s battery pack available for public charging, and Less maintenance and how much range the owner stations are usually found along Electric vehicles don’t require oil wants to put on the car before hitting major transportation corridors. On changes, because no oil is used to the road. It’s not necessary to fully average, the DC charger can add 40 run the engines. They don’t require discharge or deplete the battery before miles of range for every 10 minutes of air filters, spark plugs, timing belts or charging nor does the owner need to charging. many other parts that need occasional fully charge before driving. Think of Charging at home replacement in a gasoline car. it like plugging your cell phone in: Preparing for your electric vehicle is A smooth ride sometimes you just want to add some easy. Installing a Level 2 home charger Most drivers are impressed with the charge to your battery and you don’t is much like installing the wiring for a silent motor and smooth acceleration need to wait for it to be completely clothes dryer or other heavy appliance. of an electric vehicle. Gas engines charged before unplugging and using Most homeowners hire an electrician vibrate and get louder as they rev up, it. for this and it can usually be done in and transmissions add in noise as well. Level 1 — 120 volts a few hours. There are also Level 2 With electric, those elements aren’t Charging a vehicle at Level 1 means chargers that can be plugged into a involved, leaving a quiet ride. Plus, plugging in to a standard 120-volt 240 outlet, so a homeowner may opt electric motors have top-notch instant outlet. Most electric vehicles can to have a 240 outlet installed just for torque, taking you from full stop to be charged at Level 1, although it this purpose rather than having the highway speeds in no time flat. takes significantly longer than other charger permanently installed.

Most EV owners charge at home, but sometimes they will need a power-up on the road. Options have become more flexible as of late.

ClayElectric.com Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 7 operationroundup

The Clay Electric Foundation Board of Bradford, Baker and Volusia counties. abuse, neglect or abandonment. Grant funds Directors approved will support the Community Employability Promised Land Family $5,000 Program, which seeks to provide community Ministries, Inc. members with the skills and tools to re-enter $183,100 IN GRANTS (Union, Alachua, Bradford, the workforce, improve their current status or Columbia, Baker counties) explore starting a small business. during its Sept., Oct. and Nov. meetings. Promised Land Family Ministries is a faith- based nonprofit in Lake Butler that seeks to Epic-Cure Inc. $7,500 St. Catherine’s Society $10,000 develop youth into responsible members of (Putnam, Clay, Baker, of St. Vincent de Paul society through educational activities and Bradford, Flagler counties) (Clay County) programs that focus on agriculture and the Epic-Cure is a volunteer organization that seeks The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. outdoors. Funds from the grant will support the to eliminate food waste, feed the hungry and Catherine’s Catholic Church in Orange Park is Farm Life-New Life program, which entails both teach children and veterans about nutrition an international organization of lay persons an equine therapy program and a horticulture and healthy food preparation. Funds from the which allows men and women to join together program. grant will help with renovating the Putnam in offering person-to-person service to the County Food Rescue and Distribution Center. needy. Grant funds will be used to assist the Educational Foundation $5,000 needy with basic needs such as electric bills, of Lake County, Inc. Keep Alachua County Beautiful $11,000 water bills and rent costs. (Lake County) (Alachua County) The Educational Foundation of Lake County is Keep Alachua County Beautiful’s mission is to The Foundation for $15,000 a nonprofit organization that directly supports beautify, conserve resources, recycle, educate the Lake County Public School district. Funding and preserve its community’s environmental (Columbia, Baker, Gilchrist from the grant will support the ACT Reading legacy. Grant funds will go toward fence and and Union counties) Prep program. tree removal as part of the restoration of The Foundation for Florida Gateway College the historic Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal exists solely to provide financial support for The Clay County $10,000 Cemetery. Florida Gateway College and the students it Education Foundation serves. Funds will be used to purchase four (Clay County) Quigley House, Inc. $15,000 two-year scholarships from Florida Prepaid, one The Clay County Education Foundation funds (Clay County) each for Columbia, Baker, Gilchrist and Union teacher mini-grants and provides classroom Quigley House is a domestic violence shelter counties, as part of the Take Stock in Children and enrichment supplies that extend beyond and sexual assault program in Clay County. program. that for which general funds are available. It operates a 24-hour emergency shelter and Grant funds will be used to support the STEM crisis hotline, as well as provides counseling, Columbia County $5,000 Van program. These dollars will be matched victim advocacy and case management. Fund- Education Foundation 100 percent by the State of Florida’s funding (Columbia County) ing from the grant will be used to install a new for education foundations. gating system at the shelter, as well as other The Columbia Public Schools Foundation new safety features. raises funds to support and enhance Columbia Hawthorne Life $2,500 County School District programs. Funds will be Enrichment Center Celebration United $15,000 used to purchase supplies for the Educators’ (Alachua, Putnam counties) Methodist Church Emporium, a “store” where teachers can The Hawthorne Life Enrichment Center (Alachua County) get items for their classrooms for free. The provides meals, informational programs Celebration United Methodist Church in Emporium is supported solely by donations and socialization to the senior population. Gainesville is a Christian community dedicated from community businesses. Grant funds will contribute to five student to healing and wholeness, and is committed to scholarships and a membership grant to assist being a safe and welcoming place for children West Putnam Volunteer $10,000 seniors in need. and adults of all abilities. Grant funds will sup- Fire Department port the building of an inclusive and accessible (Putnam, Alachua, Clay Montgomery Conference Center $12,000 and Marion counties) community playground. (Bradford, Alachua, Clay, Putnam, Baker, The West Putnam Volunteer Fire Department Columbia, Lake, Suwannee, Flagler, Orange Springs Civic Club, Inc. $1,700 responds to emergency calls in a 62-square Marion counties) (Marion County) mile area of West Putnam County and gives The Montgomery Conference Center is located The Orange Springs Civic Club is a service mutual aid to neighboring counties. Funds from south of Starke in both Clay and Bradford coun- club that seeks to further local charitable and the grant will be used to acquire “Jaws of Life” ties, and offers a meeting and camp space. cultural development and promote community equipment for motor vehicle accidents. Funding from the grant will help renovate a welfare. Grant funds will used to replace light- lodge used by veterans and bring at-risk teens ing in the clubhouse and to replace the parking Ferst Readers, Inc. $5,000 to the camp. barrier. (Bradford, Baker, Volusia counties) Ferst Readers is a community-based Partnership for Strong Families $8,000 Wheelchairs 4 Kids $10,000 organization founded to address the problem (Alachua, Baker, Columbia, Suwannee, (All counties) of children entering kindergarten without Bradford, Union counties) Wheelchairs 4 Kids is a nonprofit organization basic early literacy skills and school readiness. Partnership for Strong Families is contracted dedicated to improving the lives of children Grant funds will be used to support the early by DCF to provide comprehensive child welfare with physical disabilities by providing wheel- childhood literacy development program in services to children who have experienced chairs, home and vehicle modifications, and 8 Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. operationroundup

Your Operation Round Up dollars at work With your help through contributions to Operation Round Up, Demetri and Shaquana Perry of Gainesville have a place to call home. Habitat for Humanity regularly applies for grant funding and Alachua County’s Habitat received funding for the Perrys’ home. The home was also made possible through Habitat for Humanity’s partnership with ’s Construction and Technical programs. This is the 10th home built by students in those programs. For more information on how Operation Round Up helps local organizations, visit www.clayelectric.com/community-education/operation-round. other assistive equipment at no charge. Grant management and parenting skills. Funding Peace by Piece $5,400 funds will support the Let’s Roll program. from the grant will be used to help provide (Marion County) mental health services through a Tele Health Peace by Piece, a sewing ministry of St. Paul’s Special Olympics Florida $5,000 platform. United Methodist Church in Ocala, shares love, (All counties) prayers and hope through hand-sewn items. Its Special Olympics Florida provides year-round Melrose Library Association $5,000 projects include duffel bags for children in child sports training and competition in a variety of (Putnam, Alachua counties) protection, pillowcase dresses for girls in need, Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual The Melrose Library Association seeks to adult bibs for nursing/rehab centers, and quilt disabilities who wish to participate. Funding enhance the quality of life of Melrose residents repairs for domestic violence centers. Grant from the grant will be used to purchase clean- by increasing the use of the library by current funds will be used to purchase supplies. ing and sanitizing supplies for the COVID-19 patrons, attracting new patrons and obtaining Relief Program. additional resources for the library. Funds from Union County $10,000 the grant will be used to support the Pack-a- School Foundation The House Next Door $5,000 Sack program at Melrose Elementary. (Union County) (Volusia County) The Union County Schools Foundation supports The purpose of The House Next Door, located Arnette House, Inc. $5,000 the academic, social and emotional develop- in DeLand, is to strengthen the entire family (Marion County) ment of students in Union County. Funding unit through education and counseling. All Arnette House provides a 24/7 residential ado- from the grant will support the Connect 2 Kids programs embrace and recognize individual lescent emergency shelter for youth ages 10-17 program, which will help teachers use technol- and family values, and emphasize the role of in Ocala. Grant funds will support educational ogy to reach students during the COVID-19 parents and the importance of sound family and recreational programs. pandemic.

ClayElectric.com Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 9 needtoknow

Notice of District Trustee Meetings NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that three Trustee District Meetings of the Members of Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. will be held in the following respective districts:

DISTRICT NO. 3 Susan S. Reeves — Trustee — January 12, 2021, at the Windsor Baptist Church, 918 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, Florida, 32641. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.

DISTRICT NO. 5 Dewitt Hersey — Trustee — January 14, 2021, at the Belle Oakes Barn, 11800 SW 157th Lane, Brooker, Florida 32622. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.

DISTRICT NO. 7 John Henry Whitehead — Trustee — January 11, 2021, at the Lake Butler Community Center, 155 NW 3rd Street, Lake Butler, Florida, 32054. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.

Said District Meetings to be held for the purpose of (a) selecting one or two members who reside in such District as Candidates for Trustee to represent the members of such District, and (b) to transact such further business as may properly come before such meetings. The candidates who are selected shall then be voted upon by the members by a process determined by the Board of Trustees, and the results of the election shall be announced at the annual meeting of the members either in person or virtually on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

For a District Meeting to be legal, at least fifteen members of the Cooperative within the respective district must be present. This is one of the few duties requested of you by your membership in the Cooperative. Many members should be present to ensure selection of qualified candidates for the important position of Trustee. A door prize will be given to a member who has registered for the meeting.

Description of each Trustee District Boundary Line can be found in your Member Handbook. A copy of the handbook can be found on Clay Electric’s website at www.clayelectric.com/memberinformation/communications. You also may contact your district office for a copy.

Your Trustee District is listed on the top right-hand side of your electric bill statement. If you have questions, please contact your nearest Clay Electric district office.

CLAY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. By: Susan S. Reeves, President Attest: Carl Malphurs, Secretary

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10 Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. 386-466-7479 Johnson 352-672-5550 Schmitt 1946 WD9 I-H McCormick Farm Tractor 50 HP diesel, great restore MOTORCYCLE JACKET. Black leather with liner by First Classics. The Trading Post project, $1,200. Toro Sand Pro 3 all-wheel hyd drive, good for Size M (female or male). New, never worn. Costs $195 new, asking Submit your Trading Post ad by sending it to hunting, $500. 386-755-3465 Delbene $150. Motorcycle chaps. Black leather by Leather Club. Size Small Clay Electric, PO Box 308, Keystone Heights, FL S&W AR15 new unfired, $1,200. DPMS AR15 unfired, $1,000. SR $50. 904-282-9167 Rowe 32656. For more Trading Post ads or to submit 556 AR 15, $1,900. Uzi 9mm, $1,900. Ammo- PMC X-Tac 5.56x GOLF CLUBS set. Driver, 3 Wood and 5 Wood. 3 Iron thru PW. All your ad online, visit ClayElectric.com. 45mm 100 round lots, $100. American Eagle 5.56x 45mm tracer clubs have graphite shafts and are in great shape. Offer comes 100 rounds, $100. Wolf Steel case w/copper HP (really) 100 with golf bag, head covers, golf umbrella, rain hood and a dozen CANOE GRUMMAN 16’ square stern, comes w/sails & trailer, rounds 223, $135. 9mm +P Golden Saber 100 rounds HP, $125. golf balls. $150. Text me at 904-505-1848. Terpack $1,200. 904-282-4417. Gibson Freedom Munitions 223 60 gr. SP 100 rounds, $150. Silver Bear LIFT FOR a power wheelchair, $100. Assortment of camo, some SYRACUSE CHINA place settings for 12; also several serving 308 SP 100 rounds, $150. Lots more guns & ammo not listed; call, never worn, size 36 pants, size xl shirts and jackets. $2 to $10 In pieces, includes sugar bowl w/lid & creamer, $300. 386-546-9395 lv clear msg. 352-234-0775 Raym Windsor off Hwy. 301. 352-363-6033 Gann Ferretti 1996 FORD ECONOLINE van, 100,000 miles, exc cond, $2,500 77 PASSENGER, 2016 diesel Bluebird school bus. Only 60,000 2 WOODEN JEWELRY boxes, felt lined, $25. White wooden obo. Union County. 352-451-9200 Naquin miles. AC and seatbelts. Excellent condition; great for a school or jewelry box w/ rose on it, $25. Duracraft desk fan, $10. White yarn NEW 4-WHEELER tires & mag rims, size T27-9.00-14. Only used church. Runs great. $42,000 or best offer. 352-514-2944 Davis w/orange beads plant hanger, $10. 352-235-2829 Bonner for 1 hour. $600. 352-222-2749 Bizzell LIKE NEW brown leather sofa and love seat, rolled arms with brass TEXAS TRAILER 6x12 2020, model 61235, silver spoke 5 lug, OCALA 17 ACRES NW area next to prestigious horse farms tacks. $300 for both sofa and love seat. 904-282-6607 Coffman $1,995. 352-318-0755 Brooks w/private entrance, $16,000/acre. Join 4 acres, well & septic 1989 FORD F-150. Two-wheel-drive long-wheel base. Needs STORAGE SHED full of nice items – furniture, more. High Springs. available, $30,000/acre. Owner may finance. 352-373-1196 or work. $500. 904-284-5496 McInerney

Chicken stew Ingredients heat. Add the mushrooms; ½ tsp garlic powder season with salt and pepper. Salt and ground pepper Cook, stirring occasionally, 4-lb chicken, cut in 8 pieces for 5-7 minutes, or until they 1 T butter release their liquid. Remove 2 c sliced button mushrooms mushrooms; set aside. Add 4 strips bacon, cut into ¼”- bacon and cook for 3 minutes wide strips or until crisp. Drain and set 1 medium onion, cut into aside. chunks Add chicken pieces to dutch 2 carrots, peeled and cut into oven, skin side down. Cook ½” cubes for about 8 minutes or until 1 parsnip, peeled and cut brown; turn over and cook 8 into ½” cubes minutes longer. Transfer to a 1 turnip, peeled and cut into plate. Discard all but 2 T oil ½” cubes from pan. Add onions and 3 garlic cloves, minced cook 5-7 minutes. Add carrots, 28-oz. can whole tomatoes, parsnips and turnips; season drained and chopped with salt and pepper. Cover 14.5-oz can chicken stock and cook about 10 minutes, ¼ c fresh parsley or until tender. Add garlic and 1 c burgundy wine cook 1 minute. Return chicken Instructions to pot and add tomatoes, stock Combine garlic powder, 1 and wine. Cover and bring tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper; mix well. to simmer. Reduce heat and Rinse and dry chicken. Season cook for 1 hour until chicken with salt mixture. In a dutch falls off the bone. Garnish with oven, melt butter over medium mushrooms, bacon and parsley.

ClayElectric.com Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 11 WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR FREEZER. 14 cu ft. Exc cond, $200. PU in Mdbg. 904-291-3211 CLAY ELECTRIC Phillips POOL TABLE. Olhausen "Best in Billiards" BOARD OF TRUSTEES Americana 4'x8'. Green felt, slate, wood sides Meets at noon Thursday, and legs, leather strapped pockets. Excellent Dec. 17 and Thursday, Jan. condition. Includes tan vinyl cover, four cues, 28 in Keystone Heights one bridge cue, balls, racks, brush, cue tips and cue wall rack. Save $2K. $895. HealthStar sauna. Susan Reeves - President Seats three. Four windows. Portable. Fits in cor- Hawthorne - District 3 ner of room. Stereo and mood lights. One owner. 1921 Walking Liberty half dollar. 1901 Morgan cover, mustang seat for driver & passenger w/ Jimmy Wilson - Vice President Uses standard electrical wall outlet. Never used. Will help move. Save $1,200. $475. S&W .22 silver dollar, nice cond. 1901-S Morgan silver backrests. Light bar in front, Vance & Hines Middleburg - District 6 pistol. M&P compact 3.5 inch barrel. Ambidex- dollar, nice cond. 1897-0 Morgan silver dollar, pipes, new Tires in front & rear, new brake pads. Karen Hastings - Treasurer trous thumb safety. Two stainless 10-round nice cond. Fort White. Call for prices. 904-287- Have all maintenance records & clean title. Citra - District 9 magazines. Threaded barrel. One owner. Original 1073 or 904-254-9997 Ricciardelli $6,000. 407-616-2176 Lambing Carl Malphurs - Secretary box, lock, owner's manual. Very good condition. ’67 GTO, 400, garage kept, Hagerty insured, $150 TWIN mat/box sp + iron hb/fb/frame. Alachua - District 4 $375. Call Joe at 386-454-5274. Zahler $25,000. Call Dennis 7 am-3 pm. 904-497-2448 $200 obo w/d Kenmore/Ropez top load, Carl Hagglund - Trustee 1 BURIAL LOT at Peniel Cemetery in Palatka, Slocum pre-owned. Gently used packing boxes, .50/sm, Keystone Heights - District 1 $1,100. 386-326-6103 Schwab 4 GOODYEAR TIRES, made in USA, 245/70R .70/m, .90/lg. $50 24" Dynasty bride doll in orig Kelley Smith - Trustee REDUCED PRICE. 2/2 house, extra strong, built 19.5. Load range F 4080# @ 85 psi. $30 ea. box, never used. 904-742- 4358 Peck Palatka - District 2 for wind zone 3 (110 MPH), on lake, 113 ac lot, Good tread, no time cracks. 14’ Lund Red Open HUSQVARNA MZ61”, bought 3/28/19, zero – 3-seat outboard w/trailer & 15 HP Evinrude, turn, sell for $3,000. AK 47, Sporter, $800. Ruger, Dewitt Hersey - Trustee live oaks, palms, fruit trees, FP, porch, 2 car port in Georgetown, 104 Lisa Ter, $9,900. 386-524- bullet proof 2 cycle, all good running cond. Carbine, Semi-Auto 44 mag., $600. H&R Pardner, Starke - District 5 0185 Olowski $1,200. Astor. 912-266-0574 Schilf pump 20 ga., 26” vent rib BBL, $300. 352-240- John Whitehead - Trustee FREE: NICE QUALITY 4-pc luggage set. Come NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICS, 1984-2018, in 5249 Lowe Lake Butler - District 7 and get them. 352-454-1328 Wyshinski annual gold embossed cases, 2 cases/yr w/12 HARDCOVER AND PAPERBACK books - many Jo Ann Smith - Trustee DINING ROOM table, China hutch and credenza mags. $10. Encyclopedia Americana, 30 vol authors - Danielle Steel, James Patterson, Nora Micanopy - District 8 table. Set is $1,000 or can separate. Fine china, set, binding burgundy red leather simulated Roberts, Catherine Coulter, Debbie Macomber, flatware and much more formal table settings. w/golden embossing, + 2 bonus issues, $200. Fern Michaels, etc. Very good or like new condi- Ricky Davis Full size bed and dressing table, $175. Can text Astor. 352-759-2730 Fuller tion. Asking $2/HC $1/PB. Leave message for General Manager & CEO pics of anything you are interested in on request. SHEPHERDS AVAILABLE. Miniature dachshund return call. Can email list of titles/authors; cash/ Cypress table, lamps, much more. Entire house puppies available soon. Miniature horses - tame, pick up only. 352-318-3296 Baker EXECUTIVE STAFF full. 904-866-8482 Williams all colors, call for prices. Leave number. 352-546- 12 FOOT 5 X 6 posts. Used, in great condition. 2 Frank Holmes ELECTRIC TRAIN. Louis Marx NY Patent 2019:96 1174 Murray Lonewolf tree stands in good condition. Ready Chief Operating Officer Cat #1249, 50 watts. Engine 999, coal car, box FORD MUSTANG wheels ’05-present, 17”x8” to use. $225 each. 352-528-2406 Boyer Mark Maxwell car, open freight and caboose. Tracks, two trans- chrome, no scratches or mars, perfect, w/ LAKE ACCESS home to Lake Hutchinson FSBO. Chief Financial Officer fer, station and some figures. $225. Leave phone Mustang center caps, $700. 352-475-3817 Appraisal, inspection & survey have been done. Derick Thomas number with message. 386-496-3538 Mullen Higginbotham Located in Keystone Heights, FL. 2,011 total sq. Chief Public Relations Officer MOTORCYCLE, 2000, black, 1100cc, Yamaha ft. Built in 2005, 3/2, all updated, 2 car garage, Lee Hicks BURIAL PLOT located at Evergreen Cemetery in Chief Human Resource Officer Jacksonville, $1,600. Call Ruth 904-452-1928. V-Star Classic, looks nice, runs nice, 45,000 shed, plenty of sunsets & wildlife. Clay County Toby Moss Tutton miles, new brakes/tires/battery, cover & helmets Schools. $219,900. Call for more info and pics. Chief Information Officer SCRUBS, 33 tops 28med, 1sm, 4lrg; 22 pants included, $2,850. Hawthorne. 352-547-9303 352-478-9599 Wilsey Cheryl Rogers 15sm, 7med, like new, $100. Twin bed w/metal Lazzaro 2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON Trike. Red, garage Chief Audit Officer headboard, immaculate, $150. 904-742-1528 17’ BASS BOAT, mint cond, garage kept, kept. Must see. Excellent condition, only 25,000 Harvey valued at $16,000, sell for $10,000 obo. Smith miles. It has cruise control, radio and CB. DISTRICT MANAGERS FREE LAYING CHICKENS and roosters. Two & Wesson stainless steel semi-automatic .45 $20,000. Serious inquires only. 904-707-5496 Troy Adams years to one year old. Roosters and hens must go pistol, $500. Kel-tec semi-automatic .32 pistol Bishop Gainesville & Lake City together. You catch. Leave message on answer- w/3 magazines, $300. Russian 7.62 x54 rifle ANGUS BULLS. One year old, excellent blood Dale Furlong ing machine. 904-269-3232 Trubey w/scope, $300. Snub-nose .38 revolver, $300. lines, $1,200 each. 386- 462-5848 Spencer Keystone Heights BURIAL PLOT, Masonic Section, Memory 2-wheel trailer w/ramp & new tires, $350. WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR & washer & Andy Chaff Gardens, Orange Park. Listed at $2,600, will sell TAURUS 5MM semi-automatic pistol, good dryer. 904-887-7298 McMillian Orange Park cond, $300. .38 revolver, exc cond, $275. 4-pc 1995 INTERNATIONAL box truck, 28’ trac 4x2, Derek Hembree for $2,100 OBO. Call Bob or Lou 386-684-4115. Palatka & Salt Springs 386-643-7488 Cox bedroom set, queen bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 Cummins in line 6 cyl, new batteries, runs, 2015 NOMAD 329 BH 38.5 ft. Sleeps 8, full bath nightstands, $450. Elliptical exercise machine, $5,000 obo. Wicker 6’ all weather sofa &/or and kitchen. 3 slide outs, outside cook station, paid thousands, sell $400. Set of golf clubs, $50. chaise lounge - $100 ea. Beer signs – NASCAR COMMUNICATIONS fridge and sink. Plenty of storage. Excellent con- 904-654-7841 or 904-254-3767 Box mirror – Dale Earnhardt Jr., $75. 2006 Miller Kathy Richardson ’95 DODGE V6 2500 cargo van, runs great, Lite Kurt Busch cardboard figure, $50. Several Manager of Communications dition, new canvas cover made to fit. Ft. White. $21K. Call Jack, 904-814-2221. Steele 93,170 original miles, $1,500 obo. 386-972- smaller metal signs - Bud, Coors, Mich, Rolling CHRISTUS GARDENS, Jax Memory, 2 plots, 6040 Spring Rock, NatIce, $15-$20 ea. Neon Bud racing beautiful shade tree, valued at $2,600 each, will 5-6 MAN VITA spa/hot tub with cover. You helmet, $20. 352-468-2466 Smith sell for $2,100 each, individually or together. move, $500. 1981 280ZX 2+2, not running, ttop, UTILITY TRAILER, max capacity 870 lbs, tow 904-402-2534 McNiel 5 speed, $1,000. GE electric stove/range, works, bar incl, exc cond, $85. 904-574-1796 Holmes 2 BURIAL PLOTS and 2 vaults in Riverside $100. 904-237-0673 Ballman 14’ BLUE FIN aluminum boat w/title & trailer, Memorial Park on Normandy Blv. in Garden of FRIGIDAIRE GALLERY French door fridge. 27 no motor, $900. 352-759-2063 Schelldorf Grace. $5,000. Leave message and I will return cu. 5 months old. Model FGHB2868TF. Stainless MERCURY 7.5HP outboard motor, $650. call. 904-703-4211 Murray steel. $1,700 cash. Reply e-mail only to gsur- Mercury 40hp outboard motor, $650. $1,000 ALL WOOD DESK w/hutch, Kathy Ireland edi- [email protected]. Surman cash for both. Georgetown area. Both motors are tion, dark brown, $300 obo. Versa desk electric, 1 WEEK TIMESHARE at the Islander Beach building kept and in good condition. 304-415- black, w/2-monitor stand, like new, $300 obo. Resort in New Smyrna Beach. It's a 1BR/1BA 8531 Foster 904-588-5299 Wollenzin condo overlooking the beach. It has a beautiful COLLECTIBLE COINS: Sacajawea golden dollars, view with balcony. Sleeps 4. The annual date is RENTAL roll of 25, uncirc. US Mint wrapped, 2000 P 1st yr open and currently available for 2021 Bikeweek. 3BR HOUSE for rent, share rent, $999 rent, issue. Approx. 100 rolls state quarters, many US $5,000. Beautiful 2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S deposit $989. Green Cove Springs 904-529-2468 Mint wrapped, uncirc., others rolled as received. with 13,184 miles. Garage kept with fabric Knutsen

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