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March 2021

MYCLAYELECTRICINTRODUCING

on the go and in control

March 2021

The newsletter for members of Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

2 Kilowatt ǀ March 2021 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

KilowattVol. 52, No. 2, March 2021 (USPS 783-900; ISSN 1087-4747) is published by the Member & Public Relations Department of Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc., Highway 100 West, Keystone Heights, Florida, 32656. Subscription $1 per year to co-op members. Periodicals postage paid at Keystone Heights, Fla. and at additional mailing offices.

Justin Caudell, editor

Postmaster:Send address changes toKilowattPO Box 308Keystone Heights, FL 32656

Ricky DavisGeneral Manager

Perspective

Our new website and mobile application is a powerful account management tool

As a co-op, we believe our commitment to you goes beyond power distribution. We continually strive to maintain costs, provide competitive rates and help you spend your energy dollars wisely by offering cost-saving recommendations, home improvement rebates and more.

Over the past few months, you have likely read or heard about MyClayElectric — a new online dashboard and mobile application we have been working on that will allow you to manage your account like never before.

There’s nothing worse than sticker shock when your electric bill arrives. With MyClayElectric, you will have access to detailed, easy-to-read information about your electric use anytime, anywhere, which can help you make informed decisions and save money. With three different tools, you will get a complete look at your usage and determine if the weather, new energy habits or an appliance are having an impact on your usage.

As a member, your journey with My-ClayElectric starts on March 29 when you download the new app or visit the new website, MyClayElectric.com. Information on how to sign up can be found in this issue of the Kilowatt and on the website. Online, you will also find frequently asked ques-tions, videos and more to help you get the most out of MyClayElectric.

Like any major project, there’s always a beginning, and this one started with you. We regularly survey members to ask about their experiences with the cooperative and our performance. Overall, members gave us very positive feedback about the job we’re doing. We also learned about areas we could improve.

One of those areas was technology. We heard about ways we could improve the online experience for paying bills and receiving outage updates in ways that we couldn’t offer in the past. At the time, we used several software systems for our outage management, member information and other services. They worked on their own, but they didn’t easily work well together to provide real-time information.

A team of employees from across the cooperative was assigned to research how we could improve our technology and recommend a strategy that would make Clay Electric better for its members. In 2019, based on those recommendations, we started to work on a project to move all our systems to a single software package.

Behind the scenes, while our employees developed plans for moving all our software to the new system, they also kept business going as usual. I commend the incredible talent, commitment and creativity of our employees who made this transition happen while staying focused on our members.

Their hard work now brings you MyClayElectric, a new one-stop way to pay your bill, view your energy use, report outages and sign up for services. It’s exciting to see that members can do all these things more easily from a new app or website. What’s also exciting is the technology that powers MyClayElectric lays the foundation for additional enhancements in the future.

I’m proud of the collaboration we saw along the journey to make this project a success. For our members, this represents a leap forward for Clay Electric to be the best, forward-thinking, innovative energy supplier, providing a friendly and fulfilling work environment.

Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

Proverbs 4:5-6

Scripture

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MyClayElectric platform is launching this monthOn March 29, you will be able to

manage your account like never before with the co-op’s new MyClayElectric mobile app and online dashboard.

MyClayElectric has several features that make accessing and control-ling your account as easy as possible. Whether through the web, or your smartphone or tablet (Android or iOS), you’ll be able to pay your bill, view your usage, sign up for notifications, contact customer service and more.

All members are encouraged to take advantage of the service. Members who have online accounts through the co-op’s current customer service system will need to create new accounts with MyClayElectric. Current accounts on ClayElectric.com will not be transferred.

Members currently enrolled in the Automatic Monthly Payment Plan will not need to re-enter their banking in-formation in the new system. Members who have their banking information saved in the current system and pay manually each month will need to pro-vide their account numbers again.Getting started with MyClayElectric is easy

You can register through the app or MyClayElectric.com. You’ll need your account number, last name or name of your business on the account, and the email address you want associated with your account. Enter the requested infor-mation and click “Submit.”

Next, go to your email inbox and look for a new email from Clay Electric. This

is to verify your email address. In that email, click on the “Verify Account” link, and you’ll go to a page to create and confirm a password. Then click “Submit.”

To ensure account safety, you’ll need to create a security phrase, something that is easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. When you make payments in the future, you’ll see that phrase in the top right corner of your online account, a visual reminder that it’s safe to make the payment. Enter

your phrase and click “Save.”As soon as you log in, you’ll be able

to view your billing history and make a payment with just a couple of clicks. You’ll be able to see your current bill, along with bills from the previous month or even the previous seasons, if you want to compare costs. Not only will you see your billing history, but you’ll be able to view your actual elec-tricity use. You can see how your usage is trending over time, which will allow you to take steps to lower your bill.

83rd Annual Meeting Report held safely online; prizes awardedDue to concerns surrounding the spread of coronavirus, the

co-op held its 2021 Annual Meeting Report through an online broadcast on March 11.

The video included remarks from Susan Reeves, president of the Board of Trustees, and Clay Electric General Manager/CEO Ricky Davis. Susan and Ricky reported the co-op is strong financially and gave updates on important projects that are improving service reliability and the member experience. These projects are being completed while Clay Electric’s rates remain among the lowest in the state.

Prior to the report, members voted by absentee ballot on

three open Board of Trustees seats up for election and results were shared during the broadcast. Incumbents Susan Reeves (District 3), John Henry Whitehead (District 5) and Dewitt Hersey (District 7) were all reelected to three-year terms.

The drawing of door prizes and the grand prize of a pickup truck from the co-op’s fleet, a 2012 Chevy Colorado 4x2, were also featured. Marjorie Crews of Lake City won the pickup truck; Frank Dampier of Hawthorne won the $1,800 bill credit; Harry Harris Jr. of Keystone Heights won the $750 bill credit; Jimmie Harris Jr. of Palatka won the $400 bill credit; and Milton Morgan of Salt Springs won the $150 bill credit.

Adam Mela, program coordinator for the MyClayElectric project, helps set up employees for software training at the co-op’s headquarters in Keystone Heights.

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Members enjoy convenience, savings from driving a plug-in electric vehicleHave you considered an electric or

plug-in hybrid car for your next vehicle? Some co-op members have taken the plunge and said goodbye to frequent trips to the gas station.

There are generally two types of electric vehicles: BEV and PHEV. Battery Electric Vehicles, often called EVs, are fully-electric vehicles with rechargeable batteries and no gasoline engine. Some examples are the Nissan Leaf, the Chevy Bolt and Tesla. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles have a battery that can be recharged by plugging it in; unlike the more common hybrid vehicles, they also have an on-board gas generator that will kick in when the battery is depleted. The electric range of a PHEV is substantially less than an EV, but when combined with the gas tank, the range is similar to that of a conventional car.

As of December 2020, there are 17 battery-electric vehicle models available in the U.S. and 22 total, including model variants. Tesla, Hyundai and Audi are the only manufacturers with more than one BEV available. Nissan and Tesla have multiple battery pack options for the Leaf and Models 3, S, X and Y.

There are 30 PHEVs available in the U.S. There are more to consider if a buyer were looking in the used and discontinued market. Not every EV and PHEV is available for purchase in Florida.

Currently, Florida has the third high-est number of EVs on the road, based on EV registrations. This may not include PHEVs. The state also ranks third for EV charging capacity with 3,907 Level 2 charging stations and 844 direct current fast-charging plugs. A recently released Electric Vehicle Roadmap is the first comprehensive report that looked at the status and needs of EV charging infra-structure in the state.

Several members of Clay Electric have been driving Teslas for a few years now, and they have nothing but positive reviews for making the move to an EV.

Nancy Bray, who has a lakehouse on the co-op’s lines, has owned a Tesla Model S for almost five years. As a sustainability champion, she had been interested in EVs since they were introduced. She believes it’s important

to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. She has not noticed any downsides

to owning and driving an EV. She likes that it’s easy to drive and you just plug in and go. The only fluid the car takes is windshield wiper wash. She said the most surprising aspect has been how little she needs to use the brakes. Nancy’s Tesla has regenerative braking capability, which means it recaptures energy from the vehicle’s momentum as it slows down. The vehicle stores that energy for future use, reducing wear on the brake pads and rotors.

Nancy’s favorite part about owning an EV? “Driving past all the gas stations,” she said.

Ian Abercrombie, who lives in the Lake City area, has been driving a Tesla Model S for nearly four years.

He also was interested in owning an EV for environmental reasons and

was looking to move away from fossil fuels. His Tesla is actually charged with solar panels. He also has only positive reviews of his experience with driving a fully electric car. He said road trips do require some preplanning, but that it is very doable with the advent of the supercharging infrastructure. As a matter of fact, he has taken the vehicle on a 2,500-mile road trip to New England and feels confident that he could go anywhere in the country.

For someone considering going electric, Abercrombie said it is important to have a way to charge at home, adding that a Level 2 charger adds substantial convenience for an EV owner.

Abercrombie said the responsiveness and sheer power of an EV are among his favorite parts.

“The driving experience is so much

better than a gas car,” he said. “The immediacy of an EV — at all speeds — is such a different experience.”

Gaines Martin of the Orange Park area bought his first Tesla in 2017. He now drives a Tesla Model X.

His sole reason for going electric was performance. His Model X fits the bill as it is the fastest car you can buy that isn’t gas-powered. His Model X has ludicrous mode which means, when activated, it can go from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds.

As impressive as the vehicle is when it comes to performance, Martin also noted it is a safe car.

“It really checks all the boxes for what you want in a car,” he said.

He said that it couldn’t be crushed or rolled over in safety tests performed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It’s the first and only SUV to receive a 5-star safety rating in

every category and sub-category by the NHTSA.

Martin said he does a lot of commuting for work and that his vehicle is a mobile office where he can do nearly any work-related task while parked and using power from the car.

He charges mostly at home and has not noticed any increase in his electric bill. He said longer trips do require some planning, but that the vehicle and phone apps are useful when it comes to knowing where to stop.

PHEV ownersSome co-op members made the

decision to purchase plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, which are driven solely on electric until the battery runs out of charge, and then are powered by a gas-powered generator.

Dale Shinskey of Gainesville said

he has always preferred fuel-efficient vehicles, with vehicles getting more than 40 mpg his preference. So, when the Chevy Volt came out in 2012, he leased one and has never gone back to an all-gas vehicle. His current car is a Kia Nero PHEV and his wife drives a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

The couple does most of their charg-ing at home and own a Level 2 charger that is mostly used for the Outlander.

Shinskey says he enjoys rarely buying gas and how quiet the vehicles are while driving. He also noted the difference in their electric bill has been almost negligible. He figures it has gone up by maybe $10 or $20 and that is easily less than the cost of gas for driving the same distance.

While he says he is not ready to go to a full EV, Shinskey is happy to be driving a PHEV and rarely purchasing gas.

Franklin Bryant of Orange Park found himself shopping for a minivan two years ago because his wife felt the family needed the extra space. Bryant was concerned about the poor fuel economy of minivans. He noticed the Chrysler Pacifica and was immediately interested, acknowledging that he is interested in perhaps going with a full EV in the future.

The van’s battery is charged by plugging it in with the Level 1 charger it came with and provides approximately 34 miles of range before switching to gas. Bryant says he is able to do all of his errands on the weekend using little or no gas. He said he routinely goes 1,000 miles between fill ups.

He also said he hasn’t noticed any change in his electric bill, noting that if there was, it has been more than offset by not purchasing gas.

Bryant said potential EV or PHEV purchasers should evaluate their needs and driving habits.

He said he likes owning a PHEV because he gets many of the benefits of driving an EV without the worry of finding a place to plug in if they take a longer trip. He does figure that that will become less of an issue as the charging infrastructure matures along with EV ownership.

“I’m all in on EVs,” he said. “They’re great. They are the way to go.”


legislativedirectory2021

1279 Kingsley Ave., Suite 104Orange Park, FL 32073-4657

904-278-5761Tallahassee: 1401 The Capitol

402 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

850-717-5018

1262 SE Baya Drive Lake City, FL 32025-5555

386-758-0405 Tallahassee: 405 House Office Building


850-717-5010

The legislators listed serve constituents who reside within Clay Electric’s service area. Only counties served by the co-op are listed.

315 SE 25th Ave. Ocala, FL 34471-2689

352-732-1313 Tallahassee: 308 House Office Building


850-717-5023

105 SW 140th Court, Unit 1Jonesville, FL 32669-3391

352-313-6542 Tallahassee: 322 The Capitol

402 S. Monroe St.Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: 850-717-5021

3841 Reid St., Suite 5 Palatka, FL 32177-2509


402 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: 850-717-5019

4877 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Suite 1 Palm Coast, FL 32137-3677



850-717-5024

1951 Woodlea RoadTavares, FL 32778-4407



850-717-5031

3001 SW College Road, Suite 104Ocala, FL 34474-4415



850-717-5022

2815 NW 13th St., Suite 202, Gainesville, FL 32609-2865



850-717-5020

Yvonne H. Hinson (D)House District 20Alachua & Marion

counties

Sam Garrison (R)House District 18

Clay County

Bobby Payne (R)House District 19

Bradford, Clay, Putnam & Union counties

Chuck Clemons (R)House District 21

Alachua, Dixie & Gilchrist counties

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Paul Renner (R)House District 24

Flagler & Volusia counties

Keith L. Truenow (R)House District 31

Lake County

Joe Harding (R)House District 22

Marion & Levy counties

Stan McClain (R)House District 23

Marion County

1279 Kingsley Ave., Suite 107Orange Park, FL 32073

904-278-2085 Tallahassee: 324 Senate Office Building


850-487-5005

Jennifer Bradley (R)Senate District 5

Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Levy & Union

counties

4875 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Suite 5Palm Coast, FL 32137



850-487-5007

Travis Hutson (R)Senate District 7

Flagler & Volusia counties

2610 NW 43rd St., Suite 2BGainesville, FL 32606



850-487-5008

Keith Perry (R)Senate District 8Alachua, Putnam &

Marion counties

Chuck Brannan (R)House District 10

Alachua, Baker, Columbia & Suwannee

counties

1626 Longworth House BuildingWashington, DC 20515

202-225-5744Gainesville: 5500 NW 111th Blvd., Suite A

Gainesville, FL 32653352-505-0838

Orange Park: 35 Knight Boxx Road, Suite 1 Orange Park, FL 32065

904-276-9626cammack.house.gov

Kat Cammack (R)US House District 3Alachua, Bradford, Clay,

Columbia, Marion, Putnam & Union counties

2437 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

202-225-0123Jacksonville: 117 W. Duval St., Suite 240

Jacksonville, FL 32202904-354-1652

lawson.house.gov

Al Lawson (D)US House District 5

Columbia & Baker counties

316 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515

202-225-5235 Tallahassee: 300 S. Adams St.

Tallahassee, FL 32301850-891-8610 dunn.house.gov

Neal Dunn (R)US House District 2

Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy & Suwannee

counties

216 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515

202-225-2706DeLand: 120 S. Florida Ave.

DeLand, FL 32720386-279-0707

Palm Coast: 31 Lupi Court, Suite 130 Palm Coast, FL 32137

386-302-0442waltz.house.gov

Michael Waltz (R)US House District 6

Flagler, Lake & Volusia counties

206 S. Hwy 27/441Lady Lake, FL 32159



850-487-5012

Dennis Baxley (R)Senate District 12

Lake & Marioncounties

2184 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515

202-225-1002The Villages: 8015 E. County Road 466, Suite B

The Villages, FL 32612 352-383-3552

webster.house.gov

Daniel Webster (R)US House District 11

Marion County

2021 Legislative Session will have 3 overarching issuesBy Allison Carter, Florida Electric Cooperatives Association

The 2021 Legislative Session began March 2. The Florida Legislature met last November to hold its organization session and swear in newly-elected members. Committee meetings began in early January.

This year, there are 48 newly-elected legislators in the House and Senate. We are fortunate some of these new legislators are familiar with electric cooperatives, but we have the opportu-nity to educate others who may be unfamiliar with the co-op model. During session, our electric cooperatives will focus on legislation that could impact you, our members.

The 2021 session will have three overarching issues. First, and possibly the issue permeating every facet of session, will be COVID-19. Since March 2020, virtually every family has been touched by the effects of the pandemic to some degree. Our state continues to learn and navigate the impacts while carefully intertwining the safety of Floridians and providing economic stability to families and businesses. The road has been, and continues to be, difficult and COVID issues will certainly dominate discussions during the session.

The second issue will be the budget. Florida had successfully bounced back from the recession with remarkable growth over the past few years. However, with COVID-19 precautions requiring closures throughout our state, the legislature may face a potentially significant budget shortfall. Due to Florida’s balanced budget requirement, the legislature must determine

the long-lasting impacts of the virus on Florida’s economy and critically assess priorities and funding levels. The Florida Legislature has diligently set aside excess revenues in a “rainy day” fund to help our state during difficult times. The ques-tions the Florida Legislature will need to address are: How long will it take to recover? Can the use of the “rainy day” fund prevent the cutting of critical programs within the state?

Finally, over the next two years due to the decennial U.S. Census, the Florida Legislature must complete the process of redrawing state legislative and congressional boundaries, apportioning each seat with an equal number of constituents to ensure citizens receive equal representation. This process is called redistricting. Due to Florida’s growth over the last 10 years, our state could gain two new congressional seats — increasing our total representation in the U.S. Congress from 27 to 29. The number of seats in the Florida Legislature will remain the same, but every seat will change its boundaries, which could mean Florida’s electric cooperatives will welcome new legislators into our communities.

As the 2021 legislative process starts and members begin to file bills, we will monitor and work with legislators to ensure not-for-profit electric co-ops are able to continue providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity to their members.

Clay Electric is very sensitive to government mandates that can result in increases to your electric rates or diminish the safety and reliability of our utility infrastructure.


operationroundup

The Clay Electric Foundation Board of Directors approved

$113,850 IN GRANTSduring its Feb. and March meetings.

Hospice of Marion County $14,500 (Marion County) Hospice of Marion County seeks to provide exceptional compassionate end-of-life care to the community. Grant funds will be used to purchase educational and outreach materials for the bereavement program for children and teens. North Florida Christian $7,500 Service Camp, Inc. (Clay County)North Florida Christian Service Camp, located in Keystone Heights, offers growth programs and facilities for youth and adults. Funds from the grant will help to provide a new utility build-ing for hospitality amenities and laundry. Putnam First Cancer Fund $7,500 (Putnam County)The Putnam First Cancer Fund uses contribu-tions to provide financial assistance to patients with cancer for basic living and timely access to diagnosis and treatment, and to facilitate education, awareness and cancer screening programs and activities. Grant funds will be used to assist county residents in obtaining an official diagnosis of cancer in order to qualify for other types of assistance. Another Way, Inc. $7,500 (Columbia County)Another Way, Inc. provides a hotline, shelter, in-dividual and group counseling, court accompa-niment, food, clothing, hygiene items and many other supportive services to victims of domes-tic violence and sexual assault. Funds from the grant will be used to purchase supplies for the emergency shelter. Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches $15,000 (All counties)The mission of Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is to prevent delinquency and develop lawful, resilient and productive citizens. Funding from the grant will be used to help purchase a used utility bucket truck for maintenance tasks. Pregnancy Care Center $10,000 (Columbia County)The Pregnancy Care Center of Lake City, Inc. offers counseling, parenting classes, mentoring and other support services for parents. Grant funds will be used to purchase a new ultra-

sound machine for the Mobile Pregnancy Care Center. Florahome-Grandin $14,850 Volunteer Fire Department (Putnam County)The Florahome-Grandin Volunteer Fire Depart-ment is a volunteer organization that strives to provide excellent, innovative and professional fire protection, life safety and public education to meet the needs of its diverse community. Funding from the grant will be used to continue the building’s renovation. Vietnam Veterans of America $1,000 (Clay County)Vietnam Vets of America exists to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change pub-lic perception of Vietnam veterans. Grant funds will be used for two scholarship awards for Clay County high school seniors. ACE Mentor Program $7,500 of Northeast Florida (Clay County)The ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. helps mentor high school students and inspires them to pursue careers in design and construction. Funding from the grant will be used to fund scholarships and/or technical training.

The Arc of Alachua County $15,000 (Alachua County)The Arc of Alachua County is a community-based organization committed to providing a continuum of exemplary services, supports and advocacy to assure people with developmental disabilities can enjoy respect and dignity and be full participants in the community. Grant funds will support the Tommy Turnage Consum-er Support Fund for day program clients, which helps to meet emergent needs. College of Central $10,000 Florida Foundation (Marion County)The College of Central Florida Foundation seeks to change lives through education by providing community awareness, advocacy and funding to the college. Funds from the grant will support the CF Patriot Fund, which assists students when unexpected emergencies occur. Burn Foundation of America $3,500 (All counties)The Burn Foundation of America provides assis-tance to families of burn patients being treated at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Ga., including lodging, daily meals and transportation. In addition, the Burn Foundation assists patients upon their discharge. Grant funds will help uninsured/un-derinsured young families receive the services.

Co-op recognized for Operation Round Up grantThe co-op receives a certificate of appreciation from Keep Alachua County Beautiful and the Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery Restoration Organization in February. KACB was awarded an Operation Round Up grant in October that helped pay for fence and tree removal as part of the restoration of historic Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery in Archer. From left, Todd Martin and Troy Adams of the Gainesville District were on hand to accept the award from Roberta Lopez of BMECRO and Gina Hawkins of KACB.


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2020 Capital Credits assignment on March billsCurrent members of Clay Electric who received service in

2020 are being notified about the amount of Capital Credits assigned to their accounts for that year.

The notice of Capital Credits appears on the lower portion of members’ bill statements beginning with March billing cycles. If you received service from the co-op during 2020, the amount assigned to you will appear following the message “2020 Capital Credits.” If you began receiving service from the co-op after Dec. 31, 2020, no 2020 allocated Capital Credits notice will appear.

Capital Credits reflect the cooperative’s not-for-profit and member-owned status and represent each member’s pro-rata share of any margins left over at the end of the year after all expenses are accounted for. They are a unique benefit of being served by an electric cooperative.

This notice of allocation of Capital Credits is not a current refund amount. It is simply to notify members of the amount

that is being allocated to the account holder for the previous year’s margins. Each year, the co-op’s board of trustees decides whether a refund can be made by carefully considering a vari-ety of data and economic conditions.

In March and December 2020, the co-op’s board of trustees declared a $12 million Capital Credits refund for members. Current members of the co-op who were entitled to a refund received a credit on their March and December bills. A check was mailed to those entitled to a refund but who no longer receive service from Clay.Capital Credits lookup tool

Former members can check for unclaimed Capital Credits at capitalcredits.clayelectric.com. To use the tool, the follow-ing must be provided: the last name the account was in and the last four digits of the person’s social security number, the account number, or the full name the account was in and the location where power was received.

Special license plate raises funds for future lineworkersMore than 800 Floridians have reserved the Sunshine State’s

new “Thank a Lineman” specialty license plate, but there’s a long road ahead before it can be affixed to vehicles. The tag must pre-sell 3,000 vouchers before the state begins manufac-turing and distributing the plate.

The Florida Legislature approved the license plate for driv-ers in 2020. Through heat waves and storms, co-op linework-ers work long hours to safely and quickly make repairs to keep the lights on for members. Your support of the Thank

a Lineman plate shows your appreciation of their hard work and helps support the next generation of lineworkers. For each specialty license plate sold, $25 goes to the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation to support student scholarships for electrical distribution students at Lake-Sumter State College in Central Florida.

For more information on the plate, visit thankalineworker.com. The vouchers can be purchased at your Tax Collector’s office.


Co-op helps raise awareness of state’s Move Over LawCo-op employees participated in a

Florida Highway Patrol event in January to shed light on the Move Over Law and the dangers roadside workers face every day.

The state highway patrol recognizes “Move Over Month” each January. Preliminarily in 2020, there were 159 crashes and over 12,000 citations issued for motorists failing to move over in Florida.

“Each move-over related crash or cita-tion is not simply a statistic, it represents a first responder or service professional — all with family and loved ones — who was carelessly put in danger while trying to serve and protect Floridians along the roadway,” said Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes. “Please, give law enforcement, first re-sponders and service and utility profes-sionals space to safely do their jobs by moving over or slowing down — it’s the law, and it could save a life.”

The Move Over Law was added to section 316.126, Florida Statutes, in 2002. The statute, which was originally introduced in 1971, requires motorists to move or yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles. In 2014, utility and sanitation vehicles were added to the Move Over Law. The Move Over Law states that drivers must move over as soon as it is safe to do so for any authorized law enforcement, emergency or service vehicles displaying any visible signals while stopped on the roadside, including Road Rangers, sanitation vehicles and tow trucks.

When motorists cannot vacate the

lane closest to the emergency or service vehicle, they must slow to a speed that is 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit. Failure to yield or move over puts law enforcement officers,

emergency first responders and public service workers in danger while they are on the job protecting and serving the residents of Florida visitors to the Sunshine State.

FHP Lt. Patrick Riordan (from left), Gainesville District Member Relations Rep. Todd Martin, Lineworker Jeff Bonnell and Gainesville/Lake City District Manager Troy Adams take part in the Move Over Law event.

Working outdoors? Call 8-1-1 before you dig to avoid costly mistakeWorking on an outdoor project? Careless digging poses a

threat to people, pipelines and underground facilities. Here are five easy steps for safe digging:

1. Notify: Call 8-1-1 or make a request at www.sunshine811.com two to three days before your work begins. The operator will notify the utilities affected by your project.

2. Wait: Wait two to three days for affected utilities to re-spond to your request. They will send a locator to mark any underground utility lines.

3. Confirm: Confirm that all affected utilities have respond-ed to your request by comparing the marks to the list of utili-ties the 8-1-1 call center notified.

4. Respect: Respect the markers provided by the affected utilities. The markers are your guide for the duration of your project.

5. Dig carefully: If you can’t avoid digging near the markers (within 18-24 inches on all sides, depending on state laws), consider moving your project location.

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The Trading PostSubmit your Trading Post ad by sending it to Clay Electric, PO Box 308, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. For more Trading Post ads or to submit your ad online, visit ClayElectric.com.

KUBOTA TRACTOR. 1999 Model MX5000. 50hp, 600 mi, good working condition, w/bucket, mower, disc, $19,900. 352-301-4707 ColasanteLOCALLY MADE five foot wide porch swing made with dock/weath-erproof quality treated wood, 2 coats stain, stainless steel hardware to vee. Ready to hang. Pickup on Fleming Island, $595. Cash only. Text 904-571-9613 Armstrong2000 FORD SUPERDUTY factory wheels with 285/75/16 Mich. tires 50 pct tread, $525. Airboat 12 ft fiberglass Lycoming 320 ci 150 hp with new Sensenich composite prop on tilt trailer and always stored inside and excellent condition. $9.500. 352-494-2778 GeigerCANES ALUM. & wood, crutches alum & wood, ceiling tile 2x4, sago in pots, posthole digger, aloe in pots, Taser full of electric clips & lap connections, lg amt heat & air materials, electric motors 1 3-ton used unit working AC, extra misc. Must wear masks. 386-684-9753 Kosa CAMCO BIG RED portable propane campfire, 14” dia. inc. regulator & long hose, like new, used 1x, $25. Wesco Cadence model 200CS ex-ercise electric treadmill, exc cond, used 3x, $75. 12v boat, RV, camper AM/FM radio CD player w/antenna, $15. Brita 3-qt water purifier, $5. 120/240v household circuit breakers, $10. Vinyl records to CD disc converter ASM, $40. Racor water separator filter housing assembly for gas or diesel, like new, cost $160, sell $75. Assorted Haynes Auto Repair manuals, 1990-2000 up, all 10/$15. Clamp-on 120v light, $2. Antique French Limoges china lamp, $50. Big Red propane campfire,

like new, $25. Skill 7.25” metal circular saw, noisy but works fine, $5. Mr. Coffee glass pot, like new, $3. 24-drawer organizer, $8. 39-drawer organizer, $10. Orange Park. Call Ken. 904-602-5098 MoranCOMPLETE BOOK SETS. Stand alone books. Debbie Macomber; Mary Higgins Clark; Mary Kay Andrews; Catherine Coulter; Dorothea Benton Frank; Susan Mallery; Hannah Swenson Mysteries; Jane Austen Mysteries; Fern Michaels; Sarah Morgan; Nora Roberts; Susan Wiggs; Jude Deveraux; and Debbie Macomber. Very good condition; some hardcover and some paperbacks. Alachua area. Leave message for call back. 352-318-3296 BakerSUPERGLIDE HITCH with new bed bracket and catch plate. This was used once and the 5th wheel was sold. Was over $1,600 new. Model 2700, up to 16,000 lbs. This is the cam model, short or long bed. $500. 386-365-7300 JonesHI-POINT FIREARMS Model JCP (S&W .40 Cal), semi-auto, new con-dition, with 25 rounds Winchester ammo. $249. 352-355-5471 MillerCOLT 32 SEMI-AUTO, $450. Colt 38 snub-nose revolver, $450. 38 double-action revolver, $350. 2-wheel trailer w/ramps, new tires, $300. 2 Schmidt-Rubin rifles, vg cond, book value $1,000 ea, sell for $700 ea. 22 revolver w/magnum & long rifle cylinder w/extra grips, $225 mint cond. 904-654-7841 or 904-254-3767 BoxDEER STANDS, deer climbers, deer ladders, deer feeders, $20-$40. Pressure washer, used once, $30. Truckload of lighter wood, make of-fer. Polaris 325 4x4, $2,000. Lv msg for John. 352-481-7028 CourtneyADORABLE DOLL bed with new homemade quilt and sheets. 904-945-6851 Brown2008 MINI COOPER convertible. Silver/black top. Excellent condi-tion, garage kept. New top and tires. 55,000 miles. $10,000, is negotiable. 352-473-4033 GreenfieldANGUS HEIFERS and bull calves. Year-old, all shots current, excellent bloodlines. Heifers, $800, bulls, $1,200. 386-462-5848 JonesHD ULTRA CLASSIC seat off 2017 in good condition, $50. Motorcycle

jacket, 50’s style, size 48, $100. Orange Park. 904-626-6320 Swartz1999 F-350 Super Duty 1T Dually. Good condition, runs good, new batteries & tires. $15,000. Also 30 ft. PJ flatbed gooseneck trailer in good condition. $6,000. 352-226-7484 Blackwell1952 FORD 8 N, $3,995. Includes orig. owner’s manual. You can get started restoring and if you get busy, you can have it ready for spring chores. Call Chuck. 352-362-0344 Koch ULTRABLACK BULL, 20 mo, exc disposition, semen tested, $1,600. Spring calving Angus cross cows, lg frame, bred to Sim-Angus, $1,300 ea. Pics avail. 386-365-6765 or 386-755-3541 Robinson ALL ALUMINUM handicap ramp w/landing, ramp 6x3, landing 5’4”x5’4” w/handrails, $2,500 obo. Electric car lift for Reese hitch, $500 obo. 2001 Kia Sportage 4-door, fairly new tires, cold AC, tinted windows, radio/CD player, push button positive traction, runs, $2,000 obo. Lv msg. 352-239-9759 or 352-361-9532 HowellOLD PLOW (disc), blade & bucket scoop. Lv msg. 386-466-4885 or 386-462-5313 Wilson OSTER PRECISION Power 1,100-watt SS microwave oven counter top model. Works & is in good cond. $50. Lv msg. 904-284-6644 Butler LOWERY ORGAN, debut model, L-71, keyboards are 44 notes, incl bench, music sheets, instructions, $235. Electric edger, Edgehog, $30. Camera, Keystone 8mm K25 Capri, w/Zeica wide angle & telephoto lenses, w/instructions, $80. Chair, wooden maple w/23” legs, $20. Mr. Coffee 12-cup coffee maker, $7. Juicer, Oster, new, $12. Coffee urn, GE, 42-cup, like new, $16. HD fabric canopy for Class B RV minivan, Goldline, cost $380, sell $225. Boat anchor, $6. BBQ skewers, never used, $3 ea. Kirby upright vacuum cleaner, runs, $60. Horseshoe set, $8. Craftsman air compressor, w/hose, runs good, 2HP electric, $35. 352-475-5277 Meyer’79 LINCOLN TOWNCAR, dk blue w/lt blue velour interior, 71,197 miles, $6,500. Serious inquiries only. 386-684-9309 Fabian

Ingredients3 c sifted flour1 tsp salt½ tsp baking

powder½ tsp baking soda½ c (1 stick) butter

or margarine1 ½ c sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla8-oz. carton sour

creamCinnamon sugar

InstructionsMeasure flour,

salt, baking powder and soda into a sifter. Cream butter or mar-garine with sugar until well-blended in a large

bowl; beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift in flour mixture, adding alter-nately with sour cream and blending well to make a thick batter.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 4 inches apart on greased cook-ie sheets. Spread into 2-in. rounds; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake at 400 for 12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely on wire racks.

Yield: about 3.5 dozen.

Sour cream softies


CLAY ELECTRICBOARD OF TRUSTEES

Meets Thursday, March 25 and Thursday, April 22 at noon in Keystone Heights

Susan Reeves - President Hawthorne - District 3Jimmy Wilson - Vice President Middleburg - District 6Karen Hastings - Treasurer Citra - District 9Carl Malphurs - Secretary Alachua - District 4Carl Hagglund - Trustee

Keystone Heights - District 1Kelley Smith - Trustee Palatka - District 2 Dewitt Hersey - Trustee Starke - District 5John Whitehead - Trustee Lake Butler - District 7 Jo Ann Smith - Trustee Micanopy - District 8

Ricky DavisGeneral Manager & CEO

EXECUTIVE STAFF Frank HolmesChief Operating OfficerMark MaxwellChief Financial OfficerDerick ThomasChief Public Relations OfficerLee HicksChief Human Resource OfficerToby MossChief Information OfficerCheryl RogersChief Audit Officer

DISTRICT MANAGERSTroy AdamsGainesville & Lake City Dale FurlongKeystone HeightsAndy ChaffOrange ParkDerek HembreePalatka & Salt Springs

COMMUNICATIONS Kathy RichardsonManager of Communications

WEDDING CAKE stand. Nickel plated aluminum silver color, round 22” across x 6” high. Originally $146, will sell $50 firm. This stand also works well for a floral arrangement or even for a Christmas tree display. Model tabletop classics by Walco AC-88522 is perfect for professionals cake designers too. 352-339-1128 DunkMOVING SALE. 101 Ranchwood Rd, Crescent City, FL. Household, garden and garage Items, winter coats, etc. all priced to sell. Larger items include a boat, riding lawnmower, furniture and a gun case, as well as several TVs, including a big screen flat. 386-203-1569 Escue2 BURIAL PLOTS. Forest Meadows Memorial Park, 3700 SE Hawthorne Rd., Gainesville, FL. $3,500 each. 352-495-1143 Goree2007 NISSAN VERA automatic, clean and runs good. $900 cash. 2 burial plots, Jax Memory Gar-dens of Last Supper, Orange Park, both $3,000. 904-606-7117 GrayONE BURIAL lot at Peniel Cemetery in Palatka. $1,100. 386-326-6103 Schwab2 LG LOTS on Sampson Lake, Starke. Call Wayne. 904-786-4971 Price KOI POND and fish. Filters and pump also. Koi are assorted sizes. 386-462-3076 Gregory5-6 MAN VITA spa/hot tub with cover. Hardly used, you move, $500. 1981 Datsun 280zx 2+2, not running, ttop, 5 speed, $1,000. GE electric stove/range, works, $100. 904-237-0673 BallmannBURIAL PLOT. Masonic section, Memory Gar-dens, Orange Park. Listed at $2,600, will sell for $2,100 OBO. Call Bob or Lou, 386-684-4115. CoxNORTH CAROLINA mountain lot for sale. Riverbend at Lake Lure near Chimney Rock. Gated community with lots of amenities. Call or send email to [email protected] for price and more information. 904-219-9495 FieldsCOLEMAN 5000W generator, $300. Intratec TEC9, 9mm handgun, has case and barrell exten-sion, $800 firm with drivers license. 904-614-1444 Follis54 HARDY BOARDS, 12x7, $380. Airdyne ex-cercise bike $150, treadmill $250. Harley leather motorcycle jacket, never worn, 3XL $225. 12 RC planes, $125 ea. 2 ARF’s in boxes for control line, numerous engines, RC radios, star gazer telescope $225, telescope $80. Dodge Charger floor mats, new, $125. 904-282-2148 DeGidioATV DISC. Monroe Tufline pull type. Totally refurbished to like new condition. Barely used. $550. Micanopy. 352-316-5079 BurchAR-15. DSarms flat top upper with 1 in 7 chrome lined M4 barrell, flash hider and bayonet lug. Mil-Spec lower with collapsible carbine buttstock. Firearm is brand new and has only been test fired. One 30 round magazine included, extra mags and ammo available with purchase. $750. 904-777-1481 Richard395 GRACO AIRLESS sprayer, 8 tips, 2 guns, hoses, clean, retired, $385/all. 904-592-7336 DiPorro BURIAL PLOT in Jax Memory Gardens, Orange Park. Listed at $2,500, will take $2,000 firm. Call Steve. 904-219-8932 Meggs 1993 F-250 Club cab flatbed 4wd, 7.3 Diesel, 257,581 miles, new glow plugs, batteries, starter, bed has 5th wheel hitch, $12,000 obo. Ocklawaha. 321-403-4786 Slone 2 BROWN S-SHAPED loungers, like new, one never sat on, great, $200/both. 40’ extension ladder, bought brand new, never used, $400 obo. V100 Wheel Horse tractor, runs great, antique, $900, for tractor shows. 386-454-0253 Miller

DOUBLE CORNER LOTS: Three Rivers Estates, Ft White. Approx. 1.5 acres, well, above ground septic tank, power pole. Cabin outbuilding w/loft. 30’ RV under metal pole barn. Incl. many camping accessories. 30-amp camper hookup, 3 outdoor 110v hookups & 3 outdoor water hookups, $69,900. 904-287-1073 or 904-254-9997 Ricciardelli3.87 AC LOT 50 Ichetucknee River Estates, Bran-ford, buildable lot, 5 min walk to river, $40K. 1973 “Cuda” Prostreet roll bar, new tires, new interior, $16K. 1975 CJ-5 Jeep, all fiberglass body, rebuilt eng, auto trans, matching #, $6K obo. Fort White. 386-497-1441 RobertsREDUCED PRICE 2/2 house, extra strong build for wind zone 3 (110mph), on lake, ½ acre lot, live oaks, palm & fruit trees. FP, porch, 2-car port in Georgetown, 104 Lisa Terr, $99,000. 386-524-0185 Olowski SINGER FEATHERWEIGHT 1950 black, Centen-nial Medallion, manual, case, attachments, $475. 386-755-3905 KempMINI HORSES, Pintos, very tame, $400 up. Mini dachshunds in March. Call for availability. Nissan pickup 96, 1 owner, very clean, $800, obo trade. Need GS puppy. 352-546-1174 Murray SHUDER ENTERTAINMENT center, vg cond, cherry finish, must be assembled, orig. instruction booklet, purchased 2003 for $300, sell for $100 obo. Keystone Heights. 352-473-1264 KuntzSABAL PALM, Florida’s state tree. We have 8, about 30’ ea. Normally $100/ft, asking $500/all 8, you dig them up, obo. Lake City. Please don’t call/text after 8:30 p.m. 904-759-4420 ThomasLIVE OAK, 4+ acres. Well, septic, elec, barn, wooded, ready for MH or house, near town, $75,000. 386-755-3465 Delbene2016 JOHN DEERE riding mower D105, 23 hrs, like new, $600 obo. 386-603-5055 Wells BOAT COVER/TOP, new red w/cover bag, 8’W x8’-10’L, frame is 6’6” tall, $527. Baby play pen w/cover, $75. Baby high chair, was $250 new, sell $125. Bosch electric cooktop, 5 eyes, multi use, like new, vent to gas, cost $1,200, sell $350. Baby crib/bed w/newest Sealy mattress, $100. Antique (1960) Black Beauty spring rocking horse, restored, $100. Pair lg shell lamps, $30/pair. 2013 Crossroads RV cruiser Sahara 5th wheel model/series M-280 RL, lots of extras, $29,700. 307-899-4787 Wallace PRIVATE FIREARM collection, AR15, SKS, Uzi, carbines, handguns, defensive shotguns, all caliber ammo. 25-yr collection. Lv clear msg. 352-234-0775 Raym 1957 CT90 HONDA, motor froze, no title, $500 as is. Billy goats: (6) 1 yr, app 40 lb/ea.; (3) 6 mo, app 30 lb/ea. (incl 2 triplets, sons of triplet) $300/ea.; others, $250 ea. JB Heritage custom-made saddle, never on horse, 5-D Champion Trophy saddle, 2017 NBHA, tag TN-02, 15” seat, $2,000. 407-361-7245. Wall hugger treadmill w/heart monitor & sloping floor board, incl mat, $350. Cherry wood chiming pendulum wall clock, curio cabinet w/glass doors & 3 shelves, $550.

Underwood typewriter, early ‘20s, types, exc cond, $100. Teak table w/extension & 4 chairs, easy to reupholster, $800. Early 1900s sheet music for piano (“Faust,” “Nearer My God to Thee,” etc.), $20/ea. 352-229-0554 Thurber2011 CANAM SPYDER RT SE5 Limited. Pearl white finish, BRP Rotax 998 cc V twin liquid cooled DOHC 4 engine, ABS and traction control, semi-automatic SE5 transmission fingertip shift-ing w/reverse, Garmin, new Can-Am luggage, 3,046 miles, one owner. $9,500. 352-478-9356 Thomas 1947 FORD TUDOR Deluxe show car. Chevrolet 350 CI with TH-350 auto, Edelbrock 4BBL, HEI Ignition, Headman headers, dual exhaust, Ford 8.8 rear end, grabber orange, new interior PS/PW/PDL/PB Mustang II rack and pinion. Much more, excellent condition (8,000 miles). $26,000. Lee Pro 1000 progressive & manual 3 hole am-munition reload system. Condition is used/like new. Complete re-reloading system. Everything from used reloadable brass (90 lbs), primers, powder and bullets. Currently configured to reload 45 ACP. $1,500 cash. Browning Buck Mark 22 LR target pistol. Excellent condition, 5.5” barrel complete with 2 (10 round) magazines, gun lock, literature and case. A Browning Buck Mark pistol is currently worth an average price of $463.94 new and $405.94 used. Selling at $380 cash. 904-333-8142 Arthur’99 F-250 4x4 5.4 V-8, runs great, $5,000 obo. Dual axle trailer, 18x6, $800. GoCart, needs motor & other work, $200 obo. Automatic tranny for 2003 F-150, $100. Brunswick pool table, leather pockets, custom balls, sticks & rack, $1,800. Jacuzzi tub w/pump, needs fixtures, $1,000 obo. New wood burning heater, $100. Call Tina 386-329-5293 ByersPOSTHOLE DIGGER; walking canes; crutches; ceiling tiles 2’x4’; Fleet lawn aerator, lots of extras; sagos in pots; table full of chargers & laptop; lg amt heat & air parts; 3 twow unit works; more ask. Must wear masks. Call after 11 a.m. 386-684-9753 Kusa COLLECTIBLE HESS TRUCKS, 50, all new & in boxes. Dates from 1988-2011; some duplicates; $800. Collectible Hummel dolls, 2 pairs, $100. 904-398-4090 SmithBAMBOO, live, arrow, dwarf, giant croostem, white, $10-$60, ½ you dig. Cut poles 1”-3” dia., $1-$3 ea. Booker. Till April. 352-316-4529 GrahamGIRLS’ SCHWINN Stingray bicycle, vintage, banana seat w/floral design, rides nice, $300. 386-288-8827 Cistaro2 GALAXY S5 cell phones with protectors. New in the box. They are unlocked by Verizon. $30 each or $50 for both. 352-475-5090 HarperJVC CAR STEREO currently wired for Chevy Silverado with Bose system, steering wheel controls. $50. 352-240-5984 Van HornRENTAL3BR FOR RENT, rent $999, deposit $998. 904-529-2468 Knutsen

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