talquin Current NL Nov15 - Talquin Electric Cooperative

DECEMBER 2015
“The Current”
December 2015
Vol. MMXV No. 12
USPS #356-710
“The Current” is the official newsletter of Talquin
Electric Cooperative, Inc., published monthly as
an informational and educational service to the
members of the Cooperative. Periodical postage
paid at Tallahassee, Florida.
SUBSCRIPTION RATE
Cooperative Member $1.50 per year.
Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
EDITORIAL OFFICES
P.O. Box 1679
1640 West Jefferson Street
Quincy, Florida 32353-1679
Tracy Bensley, General Manager
Ken A. Cowen, Director of Administrative
Services/Editor
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OFFICERS
Carrie L. Durden
President
Home 850-539-9751
P.O. Box 541
Havana, Florida 32333
William R. VanLandingham
Vice-President
Cell 850-545-5604 or Home 850-442-6252
519 Telogia Creek Road
Quincy, Florida 32351
Joseph Alexander
Secretary/Treasurer
Home 850-627-2704
507 Deerwood Circle
Quincy, Florida 32352
TRUSTEES
Dr. Clifford S. Bristol
Home 850-643-5350
15333 N.W. CR 12
Bristol, Florida 32321
Doug Bruce
Cell 850-321-7674
P.O. Box 10855
Tallahassee, Florida 32302
D
uring this holiday season and throughout the year, we,
at Talquin, are privileged to work to power the communities we serve and empower our Members to improve the
quality of their lives. One of the many ways we do this is by
returning Capital Credits to you, our Members, who have
invested over the years in your Cooperative.
Each year Talquin’s Board of Trustees looks at the financial
condition of the Cooperative to determine whether it is appropriate to refund Capital Credits (General Refund Checks)
and, if so, the amount to be refunded. This year, your Board
has authorized a Capital Credit refund of over $3.1 million.
Capital Credits will be distributed in the form of checks that
will be mailed out this month.
Capital Credits are a reflection of the Cooperative which
is owned by you, the Membership. We deliver service to
Members at cost on a not-for-profit basis. Any margins
(revenues in excess of costs) are allocated to Members during
the year the margins are produced, and are later returned to
those Members who received service during the year being
refunded. The total amount of refunds to Talquin Members
over the past seventy-five years is more than $69.8 million!
It is through the combined efforts of you, our Members, the
Talquin Board of Trustees, and Talquin employees that we
were able to provide safe and reliable services throughout this
past year. Thank you all for your support and we wish you a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sam Fenn
Home 850-576-5072
3539 Lakeview Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32310
Mal Green
Home 850-893-4802
7882 Bandits Run
Tallahassee, Florida 32309
Bobby J. Strickland
Home 850-926-7290
108 Coleman Road
Crawfordville, Florida 32327
Dr. David L. Wright
Home 850-875-2928
1194 Solomon Dairy Road
Quincy, FL 32352
The TECI and TWWI Board regularly schedule their
workshops on the 1st Monday of each month and
meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the
Headquarters’ Office in Quincy, FL at
7:00 p.m. For specific dates, times and locations,
please refer to our website at www.talquinelectric.com.
Notice of any changes will be listed on the website.
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Carrie Durden, Board President
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Tracy Bensley, General Manager
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Employee Recognition
Cost Savings
Talquin has Member Service Offices
located in each of the four counties
we serve. Each office is staffed with
Metering and Service Technicians
whose primary responsibilities are to
handle any Member concerns regarding billing, electric and water metering
and appointment schedules. The
Metering and Service Techs map out
their work assignments each morning
geographically to maximize time and
fuel efficiency. This method eliminates
unnecessary “backtracking” throughout
their service area thus saving valuable
resources for our membership. “The
single cab pickup truck with the ladder
on the back” is how most Members
describe the Metering and Service
Technicians when they observe these
men working in the field.
5-Year
10-year
24 Hour Automated
Payment Option
15-year
Call and make a payment any time of
the day!
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Account number will be required to
make a payment
Total amount is due to avoid late fee
or interruption of service
No extra fee for this service
Credit cards & e-checks accepted
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Payments must still be received by
5:00 pm on due date to avoid a late fee
The average cost of a
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Kitchen Tips for an Energy-Wise
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Traditionally, the winter holidays are a
time for delicious food shared with cherished company. This year, as you count
your blessings, you might give a thought
to the reliable energy sources that enable
you to prepare those culinary delights so
enjoyed by family and friends.
Today’s new kitchen appliances use
nearly 50 percent less energy than those
built just a decade ago. Still, when holiday time rolls around, your energy bills
can rise considerably, with your stove,
oven, and dishwasher running overtime,
and the door to your refrigerator standing open frequently as family members
search for hidden treats.
Thankfully, it’s not difficult to keep added holiday energy costs to a minimum.
Just follow these few simple tips:
Turn on the oven light and check the
cooking status through the oven win-
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Employees
Natalie Barrett
Joshua Blankenship
RaSarah Browder
Branden Rager
Bill Shiskin
Megan Smith
Reed Towles
Justin Wiwi
Allison Brunson
Roscoe Holley
Marie Horton
Chris Kincaid
Tanner Lee
Ryan Stephens
Deborah Christian
Stanley Cmiel
Stacy Collins
Ken Cowen
Michael Ferry
Mark Gainous
Greg Janicki
Eugene Reynolds
Jonathan Temples
Chris Ward
James Ferrell
Chad Locke
Abby Emery
David Kennedy
Chuck Morgan
John Revell
Mark Taylor
Dan Hancock
Elaine Marchant
Bobbie Revell
Bruce Cromer
Gary Hadland
Michele Powell
Ricky Vickers
Directors
Joseph Alexander
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Tallahassee New Year’s Eve
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2016! This FREE street party event will
take place on the Adams Street Commons on December 31st, 2015. 7:00
pm – 12:30 am.
Lineup: Mary and Aaron at 7:00, Waderfoot, headlined by The New 76ers
w/ special guest. FIREWORKS show at
midnight!
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trading post
Trading Post Guidelines
Miscellaneous
In order to continue to provide The Trading Post in every issue of The Current, we ask Members to
adhere to the guidelines listed below when submitting an ad. If an ad does not meet the criteria, it
will not be published. There is no cost to place an ad in The Trading Post.
Set of Real Fyre 24” gas logs. Set up for propane.
Vent free operation. Split-oak look logs - $100.
539-5906
Healthrider H79T Treadmill in excellent condition with rubber mat - $300; colonial pine buffett/
hutch and table w/ 2 captain chairs and 4 side
chair including two leafs for extending table - $500.
519-2588
Raw Wildflower Honey $5 half pint, $10 pint,
$20 quart. 926-2658
Wood Exterior Door w/Window, 36”x80” brand
NEW-Unused-purch @ Lowes for $324-now
$225. Give ELVIS PRESLEY for Christmas! 25
LPs, RCA Originals, Very Nice-$139. Call/Text
459-9594
Fireplace Wood Insert - approx 24h x 34w. Black
- worked great last year. Must remove from fireplace. $325 875-4678
Wedding Dress size 20 $450, mother of bride
dress size 20 $150, flower girl dress size 14 $100.
All never worn. Wide recliner $300. 576-5018
Refrigerator side-by-side. Kenmore 24 – ice/water.
Good condition $380. 402-0348
One cemetery lot $3,750. Culley’s Chapel Garden.
May be used for cremation statues, urns, or bench
for storage of remains. 339-0154
8 pkgs (18 ct) lg adult protective underwear
$10 pkg; lg & sm aluminum walkers w/ 2 wheels
$15/$10; aluminum adj cane $5; 3”x16”x16”
wheelchair cushion $10; 2 pr lg/xlg glen-sleeve
tubular protective sleeves for arms $5 for both pr;
bun & thigh roller $25; men’s suede (light tan)
blazer size 38 $20. 442-4210
Square dance clothes. Skirts, blouses, shoes, crinolines. Also men’s shirts and pants. Call & leave
msg 402-1714
Women & children clothes (XL, 2XL &
small,large)and shoes (8 ½ - 10), appliances $5
and $10, dishes $2 and $3. Must go – make an
offer. 510-3862
Fisher PH-DS56 portable Stereo/ CD $15, Kodak
Digital Zoom Camera Z730 with one touch Kodak
printer/ charger, 2 Rapid Battery Chargers and Case
Logic carrying case only $45. 562-2086
Home interior nativity set in original boxes $100.
843-495-7527
13” Mac Book Pro 2012, excellent condition; w/
charger cord. 2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5; 4GB
1333MHz $50. 954-401-5933
3-3 piece men suits pants – 32 waist/31 length;
coats 42 also two ties. All for $60. 421-8516
Reptile aquarium – screen top L30”x H13” x w12”
$25; saddle rack 3 tiers swing out arms $40; glass
shelves 3/8”x14”45 ½” in crate $20; Maine lobster
trap $20. 562-6276
Counter top 10’ long w/ 21”x32” sink cut out 42”
from left hand end. One 37” long and one 17” long.
good condition. $50. 877-8650
Compassionate Christian caregiver: 25+ yrs experience, meals, meds, personal care, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, etc. Dependable. Reasonable
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• Members may submit one ad every three
months (four times a year)
• Ads must be twenty-five words or less
• Must be typed or printed legibly in ink
• No registered businesses may run an ad
• No changes after ad submission
• Deadlines are the first day of the month
preceding the month of publication (For
example, December 1st is the deadline for
the January edition.)
• Members must provide name, phone
number, and account number. No email
addresses will be published.
Mail ads to: “The Current”, Talquin Electric Cooperative P.O. Box 1679, Quincy, FL
32353-1679 or e-mail to: [email protected]
rates. Excellent references..
575-8906
Sm o k e r $ 1 5 , 2
refrigerators both
need starters $30 forr
both. 926-1937
Top king-size mat-tress, two gas heaters,,
150-gallon propanee
gas tank, weed eat-er and one fold awayy
bed. All in good condiition. 567-3358
Large antique trunk good condition $110 OBO;
small dome lid antique trunk $125 OBO; antique
reel push mower $50 OBO. 442-4449
Rifles: Winchester Model 9422M XTR, .22 Mag
rifle $775; Winchester Model 94, 1894-1994, .30-30
$425; Both like new. Text or leave msg 228-6091
Golf Clubs, bag, 2-wheel caddy, two sets, never
used, $225 each or $400 both; Black Leather Jackets
men’s XL women’s 1X, $50 each, call/text 524-0099
Pool table 7 foot $250, ping pong table $75, 14 foot
canoe $200. 926-3466
Washer & Dryer Set. Great Condition. LG Front
loaders with attached pedestals for underneath
storage. Each has 9 Cycles. About 5 years old.
$325.00 Each. 309-0488
Real Estate
Home for sale, 4016 Calle De Santos, near Louvinia
$164,000. 1550 sq ft. many extras. Call your realtor
or 878-8124 (owner). Realtor protected to 2%
Brick 3/4 br 3 full bath w/ in-law suite 1900 sq
ft on Briandav inside CC for $112,500. 2005 appraisal $129K. Demanding Melody sub between
2 hospitals; brick 3/2 new (roof, blinds, windows,
doors, painting) on Doomar reduced $156,899 – last
upgrade $25K. call/text 228-0868
Sopchoppy house for sale: 2nd home or camp.
$115,000; 3 bed/bath, garage, dock, fish house.
508-8022
3 lots Chipola River Calhoun county, can put
RV or mobile home good hunting & fishing. Good
neighborhood. 643-1459/ 408-8461
3 bedroom house for sale: brick home w/ fence in
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front yard. Has 1 bathroom $64,000. As is. 627-1618
North Havana DWMH 1763 – 3-2 very well
maintained, 2.16 acres. Newer roof, gated driveway. Lg steel shed, water & electric, fenced. Asking
$89,000. 294-4528
3 BR 1 ½ bath SWMH HUD accepted. St John
Community. 875-1026
Corner Lot 1.5 acres for sale Jackson County, FL
Merritts Mill Road & Midway Fish Camp. 576-2395
Automotive
RV Equipment: 50 amp surge guard protector
$125, 30 amp male to 50 amp female electric plug
$10, screen door guard (new) white $30, rock
guard protector for towed vehicle by roadmaster
w/stowaway bar-$125. 421-8342
1986 Yamaha RIVA 200 Scooter. Only 4900
miles. Approx. 100 mpg. Automatic, new battery
and rear tire. Asking $695, 926-9140 leave message
Vintage Hubcaps (4), fit 14” wheel, 60’s era, Very
Nice Condition-$100 459-9594
1981 Honda Goldwing Motorcycle 1100CCI
recent tires, starter & trimming belt, 40K, nice –
asking $2,000. 421-9783
Honda 2006 VTX 1300 motorcycle – very good
condition - $2,400. 933-4361
2004 Yamaha Silverado, 659cc $2,850 red/black,
garage kept, loaded w/extras, 13000 miles. MUST
SEE. Helmets incl. 539-5161
Airstream, 2013, 23 ft, Flying Cloud model 23D.
serious illness forces sale, little used, excellent
condition, “blue-ox” hitch, $44,950. Negotiable.
926-3101
Brand new fully enclosed 2015 cargo trailer:
18”Lx7’W, ramp rear door, camper style side door,
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full chrome pkg, deluxe stone guard, fully carpeted, roof vent, tandem axles, electric brakes on all
4 wheels, interior light, 6” plus interior height.
$3,695. 562-5281
2002 Old Alero, body in good shape. Many new
parts. $1,500 as is. 875-3472
87 TOYOTA COROLLA FX. Excellent condition inside/ out. Second owner-very well
maintained. 190,000. miles. Friends FX over
300,000 miles. $1,900.00. 879-5509
2003 EZGO 36V Golf Cart. New batteries,
hunter green, folding rear seat, roof, HD rear
shocks. Just in time for Christmas! $1900 OBO.
228-1700
2013 Toyota Camryy - color Champagne, V-6,
17,000 miles, 4 door, fully equipped - excellent condition - $18,000 - must sell due to illness 893-4613
Farm/Garden
Stumps. Have a Tree Stump in your way? We can
help! No minimum. 661-7956
3 pt scaper blades – 5 ft & 7 ft $200 each.
933-4361
Organically grown heirloom vegetables, herbs,
free-range eggs and fresh baked breads. 274-7690.
Located in Crawfordville, FL. Delivery to TLH
and Crawfordville available.
Marine
96 18’ SunTracker Pontoon boat w/ trailor
40HP Tracker. $4,000. 926-1937
Wanted
A few round bales of clean Bahiaa to be used
as mulch. Must be weed free with no nut grass.
442-4451
Jukebox Technician to service working AMI
Rowe. Knowledgeable, reasonable, and references
a plus. 450-9594
Release of Final Rule –
Clean Power Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final “Clean
Power Plan” (CPP) on October23,
2015 and it will go into effect December 22, 2015. This is a complex
rule and we are still in the analysis
stage to determine how it could
impact rates and reliability for our
membership. We will provide more
information in the near future regarding this rule. The link to the rule
is www2.epa.gov/sites/production/
files/2015-08/documents/cpp-finalrule.pdf
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Light Out?
We Need to Know
If you see an outdoor light that is not
working on Talquin Electric Cooperative’s
system, please call or email the Cooperative to report it. When reporting a problem, please provide the information listed
below, so that we can make the repair and
contact you if necessary.
Provide the light number located on the
pole and describe the location clearly.
Information such as street name, nearest
street intersection, or other landmarks
are very helpful. Accurate information is
very important in identifying the outdoor
light, especially if there are multiple lights
in the area.
Describe the nature of the problem; such
as light is blinking, bulb is burned out, etc.
Provide contact information such as the
name, address, email address, or phone
number of the person reporting the outdoor light so that they can be contacted
if needed.
Providing as much information as possible
will help ensure the proper response for
your request. We certainly appreciate your
help in this matter. To report an inoperative or malfunctioning outdoor light,
contact Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc.
at (850)627-7651 during normal business hours or email memberfeedback@
talquinelectric.com .
Talquin Members Matter!
T
ake our Member Survey and enter
the drawing for a $100.00 VISA card!
One survey per membership is allowed.
The survey will close on December 21,
2015.
Each Member who completes the survey
and provides requested contact information will be entered in a drawing for ten
winners of a $100.00 VISA card. Winners
will be randomly selected on December
29th and listed in an upcoming edition of
The Current and on our website.
The survey may be found online at www.
talquinelectric.com. Printed copies of the
survey are available at any Member Service
Office. Members may also call Kim Gay
at (850) 627-7651 to set up a time to take
the survey by phone or to request a copy
by mail. We look forward to receiving
your feedback and thank you in advance
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participation!
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No Bake Chewy Truffle Cookies – a healthier take on holiday cookies
1 cup dried pitted dates, 4-ounces, chopped
1 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
2 tablespoons reduced-fat or no-stir natural chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant
8 full sheets whole wheat graham crackers, finely ground, about 1 1/4 cups
Cooking spray - For coating: unsweetened coconut flakes, crushed graham crackers,
finely chopped peanuts, low-fat granola, about 1/2 cup of each, optional
1. Combine the dates, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium
heat breaking up any large pieces of dates with a spoon, until the mixture resembles a thick
paste, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the honey, peanut butter, cocoa powder, butter and salt until
evenly combined. Stir in the graham crackers and oats. Remove from heat.
2. Lightly mist a baking sheet with cooking spray. Drop level tablespoons of the cookie
mixture onto the prepared pan. Refrigerate until just chilled and set, about 20 minutes.
3. Put desired optional toppings in small bowls. Roll each cookie in desired topping and
flatten slightly into a plump disk. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Serve chilled.
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VOLUNTARY MEMBER ENROLLMENT
TO DONATE TO THE TALQUIN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)
Member Name ____________________________________________
Electric Account Number____________________________________
Water Account Number_____________________________________
Mailing Address ___________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________________
Option 1: By signing this form and submitting it to Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Talquin), I authorize Talquin
to add $_____________ per month to my bill to be used in connection with the voluntary Talquin Assistance
Program (TAP).
Option 2: By signing this form and submitting it to Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Talquin), I authorize Talquin to
round-up my monthly utility account(s) each month to the nearest whole dollar amount, with the added sum to be used
in connection with the voluntary Talquin Assistance Program (TAP). In the event my monthly account(s) display(s) a
credit, then the credit due will be rounded down to the nearest dollar, and the funds retained will be donated to TAP. I
understand that the funds I donate each month will be used by Talquin for charitable purposes which will primarily focus
on assisting other Talquin Members who cannot pay their utility bill. I understand that, should the total amount of donations exceed this charitable purpose, the excess donations may be used for such other charitable purposes as are approved
by the Board and reported to the Membership.
I understand that participation in TAP is voluntary. I also understand that this is an on-going agreement, and that I
must notify Talquin Electric Cooperative if I choose to discontinue my participation in this voluntary program, and that
the processing of a termination request may take up to thirty days. I also understand that any donations I make to TAP
are non-refundable.
I understand that Talquin may utilize third party agencies (for example, Capital Area Community Action) to handle disbursements of TAP funds to Members. Members who seek assistance under TAP may be referred to these third party
agencies for screening, and any person so referred will be screened on the basis of that agency’s criteria. Members seeking assistance will not be required to be contributing to TAP.
I understand that contributions to this program are not tax deductible, and that Talquin will not publish the names of
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Signature _______________________________________________
Date:__________________________
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO TAP, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND
RETURN WITH YOUR PAYMENT OR TO ANY TALQUIN MEMBER SERVICE OFFICE.
YOU MAY CONTACT US AT ANY TIME TO ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM.
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QUINCY, FL 32353-1679
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TALQUIN ELECTRIC
COOPERATIVE, INC.
Office Locations
Headquarters
1640 W. Jefferson Street
Quincy, Florida 32351
(850) 627-7651
Quincy Member Services Office
1607 W. Jefferson Street
Quincy, Florida 32351
(850) 627-9666
Wakulla Member Services Office
681 Wakulla Arran Rd.
Crawfordville, Florida 32327
(850) 926-7422
Hosford Member Services Office
20557 NE Cooperative Way
Hosford, Florida 32334
(850) 379-8679
Lake Jackson Member Services Office
4808 Portal Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
(850) 562-0125
Bradfordville
Member Services Office
6724 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32312
(850) 893-6853
Service Interruptions (Outages)
Should Be Reported To
1-888-802-1832
(live operator)
1-866-899-4832
(automated systems)
Visit us and report and view
outages on the Web at
www.talquinelectric.com
Sign up for text outage notification
at www.talquinelectric.com to report
your outage quickly and to receive
outage information.
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