2015 Youth Tour to Washington
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2015 Youth Tour to Washington
KILOWATT The newsletter for members of Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. JULY 2015 2015 Youth Tour to Washington Cost of power going down due to lower PCA... page 3 Important information about preparing for a hurricane... pages 3-8 Trading Post ads from our members... pages 11-12 Students attending the 2015 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. are Auriel Haack of St. Johns Country Day; Will Strassberger of Keystone Heights High School; Molly Parrish of Palatka High School; and Carly Shaw of Union County High School. See story & photos on pages 9-10 JULY 2015 KILOWATT/1 Former trustee Robert “Doc” Mullins passes away F ormer Clay Electric Co-op Board of Trustees member Robert S. “Doc” Mullins of Starke passed away on May 25. He was 87. Mr. Mullins retired from the co-op board in 2012 after having served as a trustee for District 5 since 1988. During his time on the board, Mr. Mullins served two terms as president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Mullins “Doc Mullins was one of the kindest and most caring men I have ever met,” said Kelley Smith, president of Clay Electric’s board of trustees. “His concern for all people — no matter their station in life — was amazing. Clay Electric and the Bradford County community have lost a true friend and a fine gentleman.” A practicing veterinarian in the Starke area for more than 50 years, Mr. Mullins also worked as a veterinarian for Florida State Prison in Raiford for 30 years. He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1947, and graduated from Auburn University in 1953. Mr. Mullins was active in the Morocco Temple. Mr. Mullins was involved in the Boy Scouts organization for 25 years, and he served as district chairman and club administrator for the Scouts in Bradford County. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Starke, the American Legion Post 56 and the Florida Veterinary Association. Mr. Mullins is survived by his wife, Laurie; two sons, Robert Jr. and Glenn; a daughter, Patricia; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. NEWSIN BRIEF... DO YOU HAVE SOLAR PANELS?...The State of Florida requires that Clay Electric keep track of the amount of electricity received via customer-owned alternative energy sources. At present, the co-op has more than 200 members who own renewable (solar) systems that generate electricity for their homes. These systems generate electricity for home use and excess power is returned to Clay’s distribution system. Using a special meter, the co-op records the amount of electricity returned to the co-op’s system. If you own or plan to have one of these systems installed, please make sure you’ve signed an Interconnection Agreement with Clay Electric. If you plan to increase the size of your existing system, you must also let Clay Electric know. The State of Florida requires that all customers who have systems that are or will be connected to the electrical grid have an Interconnection Agreement signed with the receiving utility. It is the member’s responsibility to notify Clay that they’re operating or plan to operate an alternative energy system. This is important for safety reasons and for billing purposes, and to ensure the member receives proper credit for putting power back into the co-op’s distribution system. Call the co-op’s Energy Services Division at (352) 473-8000 ext. 8366 for more information. 2/KILOWATT KILOWATT JULY 2015 VOLUME 46 NUMBER 4 KILOWATT is published six times a year (in January, March, May, July, September and November) by Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc., Highway 100 West, Keystone Heights, Florida, 32656 as an informational and educational service to its member-owners. SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $1 a year, to Clay Electric members. Periodicals class postage paid at Keystone Heights, Fla. and at additional mailing offices. USPS 783-900; ISSN 1087-4747. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meets July 30 & August 27 in Keystone Heights at 12:30 p.m. Kelley Smith - President Palatka - District 2 Dewitt Hersey - Vice President Starke - District 5 Jo Ann Smith - Secretary Micanopy - District 8 John Henry Whitehead - Treasurer Lake Butler - District 7 Carl Hagglund - Trustee Keystone Heights - District 1 Susan Reeves - Trustee Hawthorne - District 3 Carl Malphurs - Trustee Alachua - District 4 Jimmy Wilson - Trustee Middleburg - District 6 Karen Hastings - Trustee Citra - District 9 Ricky Davis - General Manager & CEO Derick Thomas - Director Member & Public Relations Herman Dyal - Director Engineering Chip Gray - Director Human Resources, Safety and Training Mark Maxwell - Director Finance & Administrative Services Bruce McHollan - Director Information & Communication Technology Howard Mott - Director Operations Cheryl Rogers - Director Internal Audit DISTRICT MANAGERS Troy Adams - Gainesville & Lake City Dale Furlong - Keystone Heights Andy Chaff - Orange Park Jim Beeler - Palatka & Salt Springs COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION Wayne T. Mattox - Manager of Communications Kathy Richardson - Editor [email protected] PUBLISHING, EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES CLAY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Box 308, Keystone Heights, FL 32656 Telephone (352) 473-8000 POSTMASTER: In using Form 3579, please give key letter and mail to KILOWATT, P. O. Box 308, Keystone Heights, FL 32656 JULY 2015 The General Manager’s Report Ricky Davis We’re lowering the PCA, bringing down your cost of electricity I ’m happy to report that beginning this month, we lowered the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) on your monthly power bill, which will mean lower cost electricity for our members. Last month, we charged $122.90 for 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity. This month, thanks to a lower PCA, the cost will drop to $117.30, a savings of $5. Our PCA decreased from 0.0296 to 0.0246. The lower PCA comes as a result of our power supplier, Seminole Electric Cooperative, continuing to purchase fuel at the lowest possible price and our desire to lower our revenue so we don’t end up over-collecting by year’s end. By lowering our PCA now, we’re able to adjust the revenue we receive from the sale of electricity so it better matches our expenses. Remember, because we’re a not-for-profit cooperative, any margins left over at the end of the year after we pay our expenses is set aside in each member’s name to be refunded at a later date as Capital Credits. That’s a unique benefit of being served by a member-owned cooperative. With this month’s drop in the PCA, our cost for 1,000 kWh is now the second lowest rate among the state’s 15 electric cooperatives. We’re also lower than many of our neighboring utilities. With the hot weather we’ve been experiencing lately, a lower PCA provides a little bit of relief. There is also the possibility we may lower our PCA again this fall, if our projected expenses and wholesale power costs remain on the current path. This would mean another decrease in power cost for our members. What is the Power Cost Adjustment? Electric utilities commonly use a Power Cost Adjustment to help them recover a portion of their wholesale energy costs that aren’t covered in their base rates. The Florida Public Service Commission authorized utilities to use a Power Cost Adjustment following the Arab Oil Embargo in the early 1970s. Back then, utilities relied more heavily on oil for power generation. Clay Electric’s base energy rates are designed to recover an estimated amount of power cost each month. However, because generating costs fluctuate, the amount Clay pays Seminole Electric Co-op (Clay’s wholesale power provider) may be greater or less than the estimated cost Clay’s base rates are designed to capture. Because the actual power cost each month is different from the base rate, the power cost adjustment (PCA) helps Clay collect the difference. Welcome to our annual hurricane preparedness guide H urricane preparedness may not be the most riveting topic. When there’s no immediate threat, no storm headed our way, it’s easy to put things off. Complacency is natural, since it has been more than a decade since major storms struck this region. Now is a good time to make JULY 2015 plans, and that is why we’re providing this hurricane preparedness guide. This issue of the Kilowatt is filled with preparation tips and information about storms and our power restoration process. Here are a few tips to get started: • Involve the whole family • Decide where you want to be during a hurricane • Prepare for those with special needs • Keep some emergency cash • Buy supplies early • If damage is extensive, power will be out for 7 to 14 days KILOWATT/3 Clay Electric Co-op offers this information to help you protect your loved ones and property when a hurricane threatens our region. DON’T WAIT... until the last minute to begin preparations. Stock up on needed items at the beginning of the hurricane season and take necessary steps to protect your family and home when the first watches are issued. Things to consider before the storm hits A Hurricane Alert is announced when a hurricane poses a possible threat to an area. If the hurricane is believed to be an appreciable threat, the area is put on a Hurricane Watch. Tune to your local news station for further advisories. Safety precautions should be started if an Alert is announced. A Hurricane Warning is issued when it is expected an area will be hit by a hurricane. At this time, all safety precautions should be taken. If you live in a low-lying area prone to flooding, be ready to evacuate early. Pre-storm rains and flooding may cut you off if you don’t move soon enough. If you are asked to evacuate, do so as quickly as possible. Bring necessary medications and such children’s needs as diapers and baby food. Also bring blankets and pillows. Understand that most shelters do not allow pets. Stay away from beaches or other low areas which may be flooded by high tides. Haul boats out of water and tie down or strongly moor them. Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to winds of hurricane force. You should move to safe shelter when a hurricane warning is given. You may want to secure all outdoor objects and awnings over doors and windows, and tape or board windows and doors. Do not stay in your mobile home during a hurricane. Stay at home if your house is safe from high water and flash flooding. Bring in everything that could blow away – garbage cans, garden tools, furniture and plants. Remove limbs from trees that could damage your house or utility wires. When you’re taking down limbs or antennas, keep in mind that even the slightest contact with a power line can cause a fatal electrical shock. Turn your refrigerator and freezer to colder settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly. If used carefully, a good refrigerator/freezer can maintain food-preserving temperatures up to two days without electricity. Fill empty spaces with frozen plastic jugs of clean water. Prepare your emergency water supply. Sterilize the bath tub and other jugs, bottles, pots and other containers. Scrub thoroughly, let dry and fill with water. Boil this water before drinking. Secure garage doors, shutters, awnings and brace sliding glass doors and French doors. Board windows securely with plywood. 4/KILOWATT “Failure to prepare for a hurricane could be the difference between life and death. Ultimately, if individuals don’t create their own hurricane plan, this is all for naught. We live in paradise, and that is the price we pay.” - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, speaking at the 2005 Governor’s Hurricane Conference in Tampa. Hurricane Checklist... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Battery-powered radio Extra batteries External cell phone charger Flashlights Extra flashlight bulbs Lantern Fuel Matches First aid kit Bleach Plywood to cover windows Emergency cooking supplies Manual can opener Canned goods, drinking water, baby food, etc. Extra medicine Extra ice in freezer Tub filled with water Full tank of gas in vehicle Important papers in a waterproof and portable container Pets protected or inside Loose outside objects stored or secured TV antenna taken down JULY 2015 Things to consider during the storm Stay indoors. Don’t go out at all, except in emergencies. Stay tuned to your local news station for up-to-theminute advisories and remain indoors or in a shelter until the all clear announcement is given. Use your phone for emergencies only. If the electricity goes out, use flashlights instead of candles or kerosene lamps when possible. Be careful with cooking flames. A gust of wind through a door or window could start a fire and the fire department may not be readily available during the hurricane. If the eye of the hurricane passes directly over your area, skies may clear and there may be a lull in the wind that lasts a few minutes or a half hour. Remain in a safe place. If absolutely necessary, make emergency repairs quickly. Be careful, the wind will return from the opposite direction suddenly and maybe with even greater force. Things to consider after the storm Stay away from disaster areas so you don’t hinder first aid or rescue work. Be on the alert for rising water in streams and rivers even after the heaviest rain has ended. Stay away from broken or low-hanging power lines, as well as metal objects which may be in contact with damaged power lines. Be assured your co-op will restore electric service as quickly and safely as possible. The co-op has an emergency plan to follow that allows power to be restored to as many customers as quickly as possible. First, power is restored to substations. Next, main feeder circuits are brought back on line. Then work crews repair secondary lines and tap lines. Finally, individual customers still without power are concentrated on. See story at right on this page for more about this topic. If you have lost power during the storm, it is not necessary for you to immediately call and report your power outage. Clay Electric’s automated equipment identifies main feeder lines that are not in service. You’re asked to help keep the phone lines open for emergency calls only. If your neighbors have had their electricity restored and you’re still without power, please call the co-op’s outage reporting line at 1-888-434-9844. If you use a portable generator during an extended outage, do not connect it to your home’s wiring unless your home is equipped with a double throw-back switch installed by a licensed electrician and you understand its proper use. For more about portable generators, please see additional information in this section. Report an outage or damage on Clay Electric’s lines: 1-888-434-9844 or use our mobile-friendly page: outagereport.clayelectric.com/ For life-threatening situations, call 911. See our outage map at clayelectric.com/reliability-restoration/ power-outage-map JULY 2015 Like us on Facebook facebook.com/ClayElectric Restoring your power after the storm - a look at the restoration process I f a hurricane should cause widespread power outages in Clay Electric’s 14-county service area, co-op personnel will be involved in the power restoration process even before the storm leaves the area. They will continue their efforts, with the help of many crews from other areas of Florida and from other states, until your power has been restored. Understand the co-op’s concern for the safety of its employees means no outdoor work will be performed during dangerous high-wind conditions. As soon as conditions allow, employees will be out in force assessing the damage to the system and getting the restoration effort underway. Electric utilities follow a specific restoration plan during widespread power outages. The first step is repairing transmission lines, which carry high voltage electricity from generating plants to transmission substations. Transmission substations are also among the first items to be repaired. Next to receive the attention of repair crews are the distribution substations and their respective main feeder lines. The co-op has over 50 substations on its system and there are about 13,000 miles of distribution lines, which carry power out from the substations to homes and businesses. Continued on page 7 KILOWATT/5 Important information on the safe & proper operation of generators T he power outages caused by hurricanes have created a lot of interest in generators. If you are shopping for a generator or have already purchased one, please keep the following information in mind. Safety First It is extremely important to follow all the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the generator. An improperly connected generator can create a dangerous situation because it can backfeed electricity into Clay Electric’s distribution system. This situation could result in serious injury or death to an unsuspecting co-op lineman, a neighbor or family member. Never operate a generator inside an enclosed area. Carbon monoxide gas produced by a gasoline or propane engine can cause death. Generators should be operated in well-ventilated areas, a minimum of 10 feet from operable windows and doors. A word of caution: Residential portable generators are not designed to be operated continuously. We recommend running a generator during emergency situations for a few hours, then shutting it off for a short period of time. This helps conserve gas/propane since they may not be readily available for the first few days after a major storm. Never leave a generator running when the home is unoccupied. Also, portable generators should be run for 10 minutes monthly to prevent stagnant gas from gumming up the carburetor. About Generators Watch the video: There are two basic types of generators – (1) Portable and (2) Portable & Standby Standby. Portable generators are designed to supply auxiliary power Generator Safety to specific appliances/equipment using extension cords. Most on portable generators are mobile, gasoline fueled and electric or youtube.com/ClayElectricCoop manually started. They may cost from $500 to $2,000 or more. The rated wattage of portable generators is from 1,500 to 15,000 watts. Stand-by generators are designed to be hard-wired to the home’s electrical system. They automatically operate when there is a power interruption and they shut off when the utility power is restored. They are powered by LP, natural gas, diesel fuel or gasoline and they should be installed by a licensed electrician. For both types of generator, the size (watts) of the generator determines the number of appliances/equipment you can safely operate at one time. Any appliance/equipment with a motor or compressor will draw more current during start-up than during normal run time. The start-up of these motor/compressor loads must be considered when sizing a generator for your needs. The extension cords used with a portable generator also should be properly sized to handle the electrical requirements of the appliance. See the appliance usage chart on the next page to help you determine the total amount of watts you may need. Standby generators use a transfer switch designed to connect certain electrical circuits within a home to the generator. You must determine which electrical circuits you want to be supplied with auxiliary power. A licensed electrician should install the transfer switch. The standard transfer switch costs between $300 and $500 and has the capability of connecting 6 to 12 circuits to the generator. How Should I Maintain the Generator When Not in Use? Gasoline with ethanol as an ingredient can damage parts of a generator’s engine and cause seals to deteriorate if this fuel is left in the engine for long periods. However, if you drain the gas and leave the engine empty, the o-rings can dry out and cause the gas tank to leak. To avoid seal damage, use a fuel stabilizer and run your generator monthly for 10 minutes. 6/KILOWATT JULY 2015 Appliance Usage Guide Use this Appliance Usage Guide to estimate the power requirements of various appliances/equipment. This will help you determine the size generator you may want to purchase. Appliance/Equipment Running Watts (avg.) Water Pump ½ HP 1,000 Water Pump ¾ HP 1,500 Sump Pump 1,000 Refrigerator 750 Freezer 500 Microwave600-1,500 Lights40-200 Television 150-400 Radio6-15 Oscillating Fan 50-100 Water Heater 4,500 Coffee Maker 750-1,200 Toaster Oven 1,100 8000 BTU AC (window unit) 1,000 3 Ton A/C or Heat Pump 6,000 Garage Door opener 500 Laptop Computer 1-15 Cell phone charger 3-6 Home Security System 24 Starting Watts (avg.) 3,000 4,500 3,000 1,500 1,000 3,000 32,400 This appliance usage guide is the estimated average usage of electrical equipment. Generators have to be sized large enough to handle the starting wattage of motorized equipment. A 5,000 watts generator will handle the operation of appliances listed above except the 3 ton A/C or heat pump. All appliances can’t be in operation simultaneously but you can control the sequence of operating time. Hurricane names for 2015 A storm must start as a Tropical Depression and move on to become a Tropical Storm before it is given a name. Once a storm is named, preparations for the possible hurricane should be well under way. Storms that could threaten Florida this year will be named in the following order: Ana, which formed before the season even began; Bill; Claudette; Danny; Erika; Fred; Grace; Henri; Ida; Joaquin; Kate; Larry; Mindy; Nicholas; Odette; Peter; Rose; Sam, Teresa, Victor and Wanda. This year’s list is identical to its last appearance in 2009, a below-average season that produced the fewest named storms and hurricanes since 1997. No hurricanes hit the United States that year, though Tropical Storm Claudette did make landfall in the Florida Panhandle. If we’re unlucky enough to deplete the year’s supply of names, we won’t simply start using names from next year’s list, contrary to popular belief. In that case, the National Hurricane Center will turn to the Greek alphabet and we’ll have Hurricanes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, etc. Storms are named to help increase public awareness and preparation and convey quick, accurate information in warning messages, especially when multiple storms are active. JULY 2015 Restoring power... From page 5 The number of members served by each of Clay Electric’s distribution substations can range from a few hundred to nearly 9,000 – so getting the substations back in service is essential. Individual tap lines are next in the restoration plan because they serve the fewest number of members. Essential Service Accounts include hospitals, law enforcement, fire, radio and television stations, cell towers and water providers. Of course, these accounts are given a priority status in the restoration process because they are essential to community safety, health, and communications. Rebuilding large portions of a distribution system that stretches into 14 counties takes time, and the understanding and patience of members during a time of extended outages is helpful. HELPFUL WEBSITES... Florida Division of Emergency Management: floridadisaster.org The National Weather Service: nws.noaa.gov The National Hurricane Center: nhc.noaa.gov The Federal Emergency Management Agency: fema. gov Accuweather: accuweather. com The Weather Channel: weather.com Red Cross: redcross.org KILOWATT/7 Test your hurricane I.Q. 1. A hurricane is immediately preceded developmentally by which of the following? a. A tropical wave b. A tropical depression c. A tropical trough d. A tropical storm 2. True or false? You should leave one window open during a hurricane to prevent your house from exploding. a. True b. False 3. By what scale is a hurricane's strength measured? a. Fujita b. Richter c. Saffir-Simpson d. Mercalli 4. In the Northern Hemisphere, which direction do a hurricane’s winds rotate? a. Counter-clockwise b. Clockwise 5. At what wind speed does a tropical storm become a hurricane? a. 39 b. 50 c. 74 d. 100 6. How many Category 5 hurricanes have hit the United States since 1899? a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6 7. On average, what are the peak months of the hurricane season? a. June/July b. July/August c. August/September d. September/October 8. What was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history? a. Camille c. Katrina b. Opal d. Andrew Answer Key: 1(d) 2(b) 3(c) 4(a) 5(c) 6(a) 7(c) 8(c) 8/KILOWATT Additional preparation tips to consider... Additional things to consider as you make your hurricane preparation plans that could help you better cope with an extended outage. • When freezing water in containers to help keep your food cool during an extended outage, use the largest containers you have room for in your freezer. Larger blocks of ice last longer than ice that’s in cubes or crushed. Keep an ice pick handy in case you need to chip the ice into smaller chunks. • Buy battery-operated fans (one per person) and lots of batteries to operate them. • Buy a cot and sleep in the coolest spot in the house. Sleeping on the floor or on an air mattress offers no breeze or draft. • Cell phones are a lifesaver, but not necessarily when a hurricane knocks out the power. An old-fashioned telephone that’s plugged into the wall Make sure you have an extra may be invaluable when the phone tank of propane on hand for the gas grill or cooker. batteries die. And don’t use your cell phone as a “flashlight” during a power outage, because the battery dies faster. In a pinch, you might be able to charge your cell phone in the car (don’t run the vehicle’s engine in a enclosed garage!). • Buy a small flashlight that can be worn around your neck, or a clip-on light that can be attached to a cap. This will help you avoid stumbling around in the dark looking for a flashlight. • You have power but your relatives don’t, and they’re on their way? Ask them to bring extra food and supplies so there won’t be any shortages at your home. A hurricane is enough of a stress, and to run short of supplies because of the extra mouths to feed can make things even worse. • Keep an extra tank of propane on hand for the gas grill or cooker during the hurricane season. Recipe Corner Cucumber Salad Ingredients: 4 cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 small white onion, thinly sliced 1 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon dried dill, or to taste Directions: Toss together the cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. Combine the vinegar, water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and pour over the cucumber and onions. Stir in dill, cover, and refrigerate until cold. This can also be eaten at room temperature, but be sure to allow the cucumbers to marinate for at least 1 hour. JULY 2015 At left, Clay Electric’s Youth Tour participants are pictured with Congressman Ted Yoho. Above the students are shown visiting the Lincoln Memorial. Youth Tour provides fun, educational experience C lay Electric’s Youth Tour to Washington contest winners enjoyed an activity-filled five days visiting the nation’s capital and touring monuments, museums, legislative buildings and historic landmarks. They were accompanied by Jordan Wade, member relations representative for the Lake City District, and his wife, Kiley. Students from four Florida electric cooperatives toured the National Cathedral, the Smithsonian, war memorials, and many other historic sites. This year’s winners of Clay’s Youth Tour to Washington trip contest are Carly Shaw of Union County High School; Will Strassberger of Keystone Heights High School; Molly Parrish of Palatka High School; and Auriel Haack of St. Johns Country Day School. On the first afternoon, they toured the World War II Memorial and the American History Museum. On Sunday, they visited Arlington National Cemetery and the Korean, Lincoln, Vietnam, JULY 2015 FDR and Jefferson memorials. On Monday, the students participated in Youth Tour program activities at the Hyatt Hotel, saw Pentagon City and the National Cathedral, and visited the Newseum. That evening, the group took part in a Potomac River cruise and dance. Tuesday’s activities included a visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon home. The day’s schedule also included a tour of the Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Va. and a stop in Pentagon City for dinner. Afterwards, they saw the U.S. Marine Corps Sunset Parade. Wednesday’s itinerary included touring the Capitol, museums, the Smithsonian, and the Mall area. That evening, the students took in the musical “Newsies” at the National Theatre. The students expressed gratitude for being selected to go on the trip and said the entire experience provided them with many new experiences and learning opportunities. Will Strassberger said a highlight of the trip were the speeches given by the speakers at the Youth Day conference. “There was a man in a wheelchair, his name was Mike; he gave a brilliant presentation about following your dreams,” Will said. With aspirations of becoming an architectural engineer in the future, Will was particularly impressed with many of the buildings in Washington, D.C., specifically the Reagan Center, the Kennedy Center and the Mount Vernon estate. “I told everyone that Youth Tour allowed us to see so much of our nation’s history,” he said. “It was practically impossible not to be inspired by the past.” Auriel Haack said the highlight of the trip was the National Gallery of Art. “I’ve studied a lot of those works in school, so it was amazing to see them in person,” she said. Carly Shaw enjoyed meeting new friends, and she said Continued on page 10 KILOWATT/9 Florida’s Youth Tour participants are shown on the steps of the Capitol with Congressmen Jeff Miller (Dist. 1) and Tom Rooney (Dist. 17). At top right, the students are pictured at the Jefferson Memorial, and the photo below right was taken at the National Mall. Youth Tour From page 9 she gained confidence through traveling and meeting so many different people. “The thing I will most remember from the trip is that I was encouraged that I can do anything I want,” she said. Molly Parrish recalled that two highlights of the trip were the Washington National Cathedral and the National Gallery of Art. “The National Cathedral was incredible for me because it was not only beautiful but also filled with so much history. Our tour guide told us how Martin 10/KILOWATT Luther King Jr. had given his last speech at its podium, how an orator spent hours at the same podium reading every name from the Vietnam Memorial Wall, and how exactly the President enters and is seated among its seats,” she said. “The best part was that our wonderful tour guide had witnessed all three!” She was appreciative of the co-op for supporting Youth Tour. “I would like to say a big thank you to Clay Electric for giving me this wonderful opportunity! It was truly the experience of a lifetime,” she said. As their chaperone for the week, Wade said Clay’s students were outstanding. He said the students really took in each experience and appreciated the opportunity to be a part of this year’s Youth Tour. “The students were great,” he said. “Every day they had a new experience and learned something.” SCRIPTURE A People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. Proverbs 14:29 JULY 2015 The Trading Post Submit your ad by sending a post card to Clay Electric, PO Box 308, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. Ad must include: your account number, phone number & your name as it appears on your electric bill. Ads are printed on a first come, first serve basis. Ads are subject to editing. For more ads, visit clayelectric.com LAWN TRACTOR, Sears Craftsman T-1000, 42” cut, 420cc eng., less than 1 yr old, $850 obo. 904-282-5679 Bell INTERLACHEN, 1 acre next to 118 Miller Square, $7,500 ($500 down, $200/mo.); W. River Rd., 1 acre, MH okay, $7,500 ea. ($500 down, $200/ mo.); San Mateo, 1 acre next to 190 N. Boundary Rd., MH okay, $12,500 ($1,000 down, $230/mo.) 706-8965373 Simpson HONDA riding mower, 38” cut, runs good, $500. evenings 386-328-8250 Kelly SERIOUS to sell: 28x70 Pioneer 2001 DWMH, move to your land, 4/2, family & living room, upgrades: fpl, marble tub, incl. A/C, many appliances, ready to move in Sept., $40,000 obo; 15 acres on Bundy Lake Road, KH, $13,000/acre. 904-214-5563 McFeely 7’ SOFA double reclining, like new, made by Best Chair co. Flux leather, cream/tan, $300; Recliner, cream/tan, recliner, rocker & has swivel, $250. Larry at 386-972-3416 Devine 7’ LEATHER sofa cream color, exc. cond. asking $175; stainless steel commercial char-broil BBQ w/electric start. exc. cond., asking $150. George at 386-559-0813 Escoffier GAS STOVE 36’’ lp, ex.cond. 4 yrs. old $200. Micanopy 352-591-2323 Odonnell 2004 HONDA Recon 2 wheel drive, manual shift, low hours, runs good & everything looks in great shape. $1750 386-336-3297 Allen CHEVY CRUZE 2011, exc. cond., one owner, 55,000 miles, transfer ext. warranty thru 8/2017, black w/gray interior $10,500. 904-755-4086 Masters CULVERT: heavy duty black plastic, approx. 25’ long, 16” diameter, $350 obo. 727-692-6352 Schell DOUBLE BED sets, 2, exc. cond., seldom used, $250/$295; solid maple 3 piece living room set, Sofa, w/6 gold/ beige removable cushions; Coffee table w/doors, commode end table, pic. avail.. $275. 352-685-2965 Treciak NAT’L FOREST private lot, owner financing, $7,500 w/$500 down & $100/ month. 352-685-2750 Greene DR WOOD chipper, 10 hp, 1350 series, $1,100; 2-turn tractor lift, new, $75. 352-331-6881 Beck CEMETERY LOTS, 4 side-by-side in Miami Memorial Park, Miami. Section B, Lot 1273, spaces 3-6, list @ $4,000 each, no reasonable offer refused. 386-497-2932 Walker 1998 FLEETWOOD 12x60 2BR MH, stove & refrig, Middleburg, good JULY 2015 shape, you move, $1,320. 904-3897810 Richardson 1977 CORVETTE, exc. cond., automatic, power windows, AC works, stereo, beautiful burgundy/silver, lt gray interior, $11,000 obo. 904-8741872 Krause DW on deep, wide canal off St. Johns River, Astor, boathouse, new dock, 5/2, Fla. room, spa, utility. $159,000. 352-978-3790 Morgan COFFEE TABLE & 2 end tables, glass w/wrought iron legs, $75 obo. Rowe jukebox, needs work/for parts, $75 obo. 352-473-4732 Welch 1995 TOYOTA GT Celica convertible, 4 cyl, aut., p/w, p/s, a/c, leather seats, reclining seats, black on black, 107,000 orig. miles, garage kept, never been wrecked, $4,000. 386329-2259 Jackson 1999 HARLEY Davidson DynaTwin Cam 88 motor, Corbin seat, Power Plus aluminum mag wheels, Screamin’ Eagle pipes, full chrome, 13,400 miles, garage kept, like new. 904-2897223 Altman HONDA SILVERWING scooter, black cherry color, 3,600 miles, garage-kept, 2nd windshield avail., $7,500. 386328-1102 Holley CEMETERY LOTS, Sarasota Memorial Park in Sarasota, Lot 20, Block I-3, Sites 1, 2, 3, 4, Garden of Prayer, all for $1,200. 352-595-8084 Roe REFRIGERATOR, white, works good, $100; Electric stove element style, $50. 352-299-7100 Lockwood FRIGIDAIRE 21 cu ft white refrigerator, runs good, clean, $100; Antique steel & glass medical office cabinet, AJ Aloe Co., St. Louis, MO, ca. 1900, 5’ h, $500. 386-454-3314 Hepp MAKE OFFER: .60-acre lot off Hwy 19 S in Bryson City, NC, city water & sewer, cement driveway, 1970 2/2 SWMH, roof over, in need of TLC, as is condition. 352-475-1287 Ross TINY DOGS: Miniature Pinscher, 5 lb. female; Chihuahua, 3 lb male, both housebroken & purebred, $150 each obo; Leather double recliner-rocker love sofa, very nice, $325; Electric scooter in good cond., for disabled person, $200. Silver Springs 260-9066077 Bringman 1903 CRIB, wooden w/spoke wheels, $150; Bird cage, 3 mos old, 24”w x 32” l x 36” h, on wheels, $75; doll house, 3 stories, & one small house, $160. 904-272-2711 Workman BRADFORD COUNTY/Keystone Hts, $119,550, CBS 3/2 (tiled) screen porch, lg shop/lot, fridge, w/d, Reno: new countertop/sink. 386-269-0044 or 386-496-0026 Ackert ENGAGEMENT/WEDDING ring set, 14k white gold & diamond, 2.10 ct. tw; appraised $6,600, asking $3,800 obo; Full size pool table, you pick up, $200; Cross Bow, similar to Bowflex, $45; Black motorcycle helmet, M 7¼”-7 3/8”, $40; Bicycle helmet, size L, $15. 352-468-2353 Williamson FULL-FACED child’s motorcycle helmet, $60; Western-style gun belt w/bandolier, black, $50; 294 cases of used plastic 16-oz. bottles w/lids, 12/case, $1/case; 313 cases of new plastic 16-oz. bottles w/lids, 12/case, $2/case. 386-329-4051 Pellicer CEMETERY PLOT: Holly Springs Grave Site Rose Garden, Lot 15, Space 3 $1995. 904-264-6162 Moffitt SIDE-BY-SIDE Whirlpool refrigerator, $450; 9-pc iron patio set, $300; 16’x48” Intex Ultra Frame pool, NIB, $400; New Mac toolbox, 10 drawers, never used, $1,200 obo; 6’hx1.5’w lighted curio, light oak, $125. 904-7960056 Cassaro SALT SPRINGS resort RV lot; 3,961 sf at Lot 229, high & dry, not too many leaves, FSBO, a big lot, $13,000. 904879-3105 or 904-874-5533 Burch GREAT LOCATION, Alachua, 3/2 completely renovated, outbldg, 7.5 beautiful cleared acres, OK for horses, etc. must see, $239K. 352-262-3663 March DALE EARNHARDT pictures, small to XXL, beautiful, 15 yrs old, no longer avail., price by each or all. 386-7526271 Coleman 4-MAN ZODIAC, wooden floor & motor mount, exc. cond., $700; 12-place setting fine china, incl dinner plates, soup/salads, dessert dishes, 2 serving bowls, perfect cond, $60. 386-6495514 Lindholm OLDER RADISSON canoe, incl. canoe dolly, sail, 2 foam seats, trolling motor & marine battery, & paddles. $500 obo. 386-871-4151 Kate GRAY WALKER, new, $20; Walker, adult, red, new, $35; Portable toilet new, unused, for camping or disabled, $50; Birdcage, blue, $10; yellow, $10; birdcage stand, $10. Fish tank, $10. 352-208-3746 Duvall 2 LOTS in Eureka, FL, located at NE 150th Place, connected 75x125, water & power, lots 36 & 37, $12,500. 352236-5332 Gilbert 2003 DODGE Grand Caravan, 181,000 miles, runs good, $2,000 firm. 352-473-0837 Harpster 02 HARLEY Davidson Road King, exc. cond., only 31,000 miles, lots of chrome, Samson dual exhaust, tour pack, many extras, garage kept, $8,500. 386-659-1388 or 904-7075496 Bishop 2000 K-Z toy hauler, sleeps 8, 3 TV, 2 bath, keg cooler, gen, 41’ 5th wheel, sits on 2 lots, well, city water & sewer, all fenced, $80,000. 352-759-2152 Walker LAWN TRACTOR – Sears Craftsman Model T-1000, 42” cut, 420cc engine, less than 1 yr old, $750 obo. 904-2825679 Bell MOTORCYCLE cover, breast cancer pink ribbon for 2-wheel dresser, $20. 904-406-0463 Louden CANAL FRONT, George Lake, 2/2 home w/detached garage, lg den w/ fireplace, screen porch, Trane CH/CA, boat house w/lift, lg deck, furnished, $145K. 904-349-8804 McCarter STOWMASTER 5000 tow package w/ all accessories, $400. 352-472-7092 Mason ANTIQUE MEAT slicer, deluxe U.S. 1930s, $250; Pool sand filter, $100; Full-size truck topper, $75. 352- 6254897 352-625-4897 Stevens CHEVY TRUCK Stepside 57-72 tailgate & front bed panel, $75 ea.; Bench seat frame, $100; 69-72 12-bolt positraction rear end, $125; Right door, $55, & glass, $40 ea.; many parts, call/ text, no voicemail. 352-475-5494 Smith 4’ STEPS for mobile home, w/handrails, $150. 386-336-6322 Whitehead BRASS CANOPY frame for double bed, $5; Woman’s Day cookbooks, set of 12, $25; WWII Women’s recruiting poster in frame, $15; Silver pitcher, 8” h, $10; Brass pitcher, $12. 904-2695668 Foss STUMPKNOCKER 14’ boat & 6-horse motor Evinrude & trailer, $1,500. 904330-5018 Thornton PALATKA 3,000 sf home, built for entertaining, 4/2.5 LR + den, parquet floors, game room, hot tub for 8, 2-car carport, workshop w/elec., privacy fence, convenient location, $98,000. [email protected] 352-3226797 Cope WILL TRADE 2-acre lot in River Bend Estates in Graham for barn & pasture repair & renovation on my property, 4 other connecting acres for sale. 352468-3593 or 352-339-0099 Brooks 5 ACRES w/well, septic & power pole, Melrose, 1 mile to Lake Santa Fe, access to community beach, 3 parcels from $37,500 to $43,500. 352-2997100 Lockwood F-250 CREW cab 7.3 diesel, XLT 2001, 76K miles, chip, dual exh, positive Trac, bed cover, turbo saver mod, extras, exc. cond., $14,500. 386659-2432 Womble GOLF CART: EZ Go, 36 volt, 6 brand new Troyen batteries, $900. 386-2885485 Bonds ONE YARD river rock pea gravel, clean, unused. 386-466-1942 Forman CEMETERY PLOTS, 2 side by side DD Naranja Homestead, Caballero Palms TRADING POST GUIDELINES TYPES OF ADS ALLOWED: Household items, property, homes, animals, transportation, musical, farm related, etc. Prohibited ads: commercial enterprises, businesses, etc. Also prohibited are services or community offerings. 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KILOWATT/11 Woodlawn Park Section N Garden Abbey, $8,000. 386-365-2996 Harper JAX MEMORY Gardens: value $5,235, sell for $4,000 or decent offer, 1 lot, 1 casket, 1 concrete vault, Jax Memory will handle transfers of ownership. 352546-4360 or 904-214-9306 Stewart CLASS A MH 2006 Georgetown 37’ Ford, 39K miles, 3 slides, w/d, bath + ½, 2 flat screen TVs, DVD/CD player, satellite, auto jacks, booth, light cabinets, $47,900. 386-758-6852 Bresnahan 1990 MH CA 32’ basement great bod but vitals need repair, loaded XS, $3,000; Upright reel – reel music pl. + reels, $50; Lg. GE ref. side x side, $450 obo. 386-684-0153 Schneider 1996 CADILLAC Deville, $1,000; 1 lg A-frame w/movable chain hoist, $600; GE kitchen range, $75; 2,000 live oaks, $75 ea./$150,000 all; 287 40” weld baskets, $2.50 ea.; 600 burlap, $1 ea.; 200 plastics, $2 ea.; Tree spade, 40”-42”, $5,500; Tree lift boom for Ford Skidder, $400. 352-472-6221 or 352-317-7379 Webb GENEVA, FL, 5 acres, palms & pines, 2 wells & septic tank. 352-989-3570 Taylor 4 RALLY wheels off ’96 Ford F-150 pu, good cond, $90; Diamond plate toolbox for full-size pu, $125; Snap-On roll around tool cabinet w/3-drawer top chest, $500; 36” Ridgid pipe wrench, $75; Manual tire changer, good cond, $80. 386-325-9548 Collier BLACK CREEK cottage, $97,500. 904-282-4417 Gibson 1985 FORD F-700 diesel cab + chassis, $2,100; 1979 Ford F-350 pickup, runs, + ’79 Ford F-250 50 T miles, good restorable trucks, $2,150 both obo. 386-755-3465 Delbene 7-PASSENGER Ford Windstar, 1998, exc. cond., $995. 386-684-2261 Cortez RADD 20” chrome rims w/new Tire Kingdom Sumitomo tires, Universal lug pattern, $400 firm. 352-475-3939 Tabler MINIATURE FILLIES: sorrell, buckskin, blue roan, all tiny, prices vary, come see, mares for sale, Package deal, Mare & filly, mare bred back, $850. 352-546-1174 Murray FOOTBALL CARDS, sets & individuals; record albums, 45s, 8 tracks, including Beatles. Call after 5 p.m., leave message. 386-496-0780 Lee I BEAMS, galvanized: 4”x6” x 6’6’, $50; 4”x10”x17’, $150; 6”x 12”x17’, $200; 2”x3”x17’ angle, $35. 4-burner 20” gas stove, $100. 386-214-7580 Olliver LAND, trade/sell, 3/1.5 DW & 2/1 14’ W. Carport & much more on 1.4 acres in Middleburg, trade for smaller lot & MH in Clay Co. close to town, $35,000. 904-282-9496 Jimmison ANTIQUE BAND saw, $150; Little Giant ladder, $250; Patio set, 5 pc, $100; Lawn sweeper, $100; Mower pull trailer, $50; 20” girls bicycle, $20. 352-332-2433 Herrington BOAT/motor/trailer-1978 16.5’ Checkmate w/ 175 hp Merc BlackMax, ss prop, low hours, runs great, goes fast, clear title, $1,900 obo. 386-350-0122 Tucker 12/KILOWATT 4 TIRES 215x70 R-15, only 300 miles since new, orig. cost $400, steel rims w/beautiful wire wheel hubcaps, $150/ all; Lg children’s playhouse, fiberglass, orig. cost $425, sell $100. Call 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 352-473-0526 McPherson FISHING RETREAT: .66 acres, 1/4 mile Crescent Lake, lake access w/ boat ramp, high/dry-large pines, can have house or mh, $12,000 (50% down). 352-256-0391; Wheeler WELLCRAFT, great cond., 4.3 liter V6, rebuilt from US Engines, incl. boat, bow & cockpit cover, depth sounder, AM/ FM, trailer 1999 w/fiberglass fenders, spare tire & carrier & surge brakes, $6,000. 352-317-3754 Pealer WELAKA: 225 Oak Ridge Dr., 1/4 acre lot off County Rd. 308b in Welaka Village on paved cul de sac, city water &sewer, underground utilities, $3,700. 386-546-1124 Munson HUSQVARNA xt722fe self prop key start lawnmower $125; coleman 6250 powermate generator $300; tv stand/ cabinet hold 32” flat screen $100. 904291-9212 Hall JOHN DEERE 100 Kilowatt generator, turbocharged, aftercooled, 1800 RPM, 480 Volts, 37 hrs, mounted on skid, great cond., output circuit breaker & manuals, must sell, $16,000 or reasonable offer. 386-546-4200 Welton 1995 CADILLAC Sedan DeVille White w/dark blue interior, exc. shape, 144,000 miles, no mechanical problems, no rust, new tires, $3500 obo. Salt Springs 352-685-6382 Winslow ROCKWELL BLADE Runner, incl. wall mount, circle cutter, picture frame cutter, exc. cond., original box, $70. Fort White 386-497-1335 Beaumont CONCRETE BLOCKS - large concrete blocks (about 35) & assorted concrete blocks (about 30). Orange Park 904-269-7825 Schnitzius HUSQVARNA/Viking Mega Quilting machine: 10’ Frame, stitch regulator, like new, original owner, $1800. 904964-8295 Smith BEAUTIFUL HOME move-in ready 3/2 w/Lake Santa Fe Access, 10’ ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless appl., has paved roads, boat ramp, boat parking, dock, $249,000. 352-468-3566 Marshall WATERFRONT beauty on large lake, 2-story, 4/2, 2,600 sf, 2 kitchens, energy efficient, 1.95 ac., cathedral ceilings, granite countertops, possibly guest suite, price reduced, many extras! 14726 SW 75th Ave, Starke. 904-964-6194 Bowes STILL HUNT club in Baker/Union County, 6800 acres, max 36 members, 2 camps w/plenty of hookups avail., excellent deer & turkey populations, some hogs & bears, dues $1200. Tommy 904-759-9350 Phillips TOPPER for Mazda or Ford Ranger, aluminum, good cond., no keys for lock, all side glass crank out, 6’ bed, $75. 352-685-1752 Rowlands APPROX. 5 acres in unique equestrian community, 4 miles south of Callahan off US 301, 8 acre spring fed lake w/ white beach & club house, selling due to heath, $35,000. Taxes & HOA paid for 2015. 904-282-9051 Noble HOG VALLEY, 2 lots +/-1/2 ac. on road 13 close to river, 4 wheel trails, title search, $4,000 obo; Waterfront property on Lake Delancy, remodeled trailer, air/heat, 2/2, guest house, canals, bulkhead & 2 docks, $49,000, 18721 NE 239 Court. Jesse 352-816-9976 or Clyde 352-546-3665 Wainwright 14’ CANOE Indian River fiberglass, excel. cond., $250; 4’ x 8’ 4 wheeler tilt trailer, good cond. w/3 spares tires, $250; Charles Daly Semi-Auto 20 ga, shot gun w/muti chocks 26” barrel new $300; Colt Huntsman 22 cal auto. Jim 352-625-3539 Limbaugh DOWNSIZING: bunk feeders, hay ring, pressure washer, chipper, split bamboo curtains, mineral feeder; other items, prices neg. 386-496-2065 Schauer MACHINE EMBROIDERY design card Bernina artista #802, Home Expressions by Marie Osmond, stand alone lace & 3D ornaments, never used, $20. 904-284-9917 Hansen LALANNE JUICER, Kinkade signed lithograph, limited ed. w/cert., vintage items, KLH speaker, womens watches, big men suits, bookcase, dishes, Adler sewing machine for parts, costume jewelry, ladies jacket & shoes. 352-454-3422 Schena RIVERFRONT 2/1 cottage, 90’ on Withlacoochee (N) River across from Twin Rivers St Forest, 2 mi downstream to Suwannee River St Park, walk to FL Trail, Old FL setting close to I10 & I75 just off paved rd., fully furn. & outfitted weekender. 904583-8649 Lewis LAKE BUTLER 3/2 home on 1.6 acres, large family room, large workroom, $179,000; 5th wheel RV $2950; 2 cuddy cabin 21’ boats, $2,000/$3,000. 352-256-1932 Lee SOFA & club chair, exc. cond., Flexsteel brand, sage green, sofa, fern pattern/chair has diamond pattern, pet-free home, 4 matching pillows incl. w/sofa, Sofa, $300; Chair, $150; will separate, KH area. 386-972-6538 Durscher 97 FISHER Hawk 17’ aluminum bass boat, 97 Mariner 60 hp motor, Lowe galvanized trailer, freshwater use only, on board charger w/2 batteries, MinnKota trolling motor, extras, $2800 obo. 386-530-0472 Beauregard POOL TABLE Brunswick 8’, cherry w/claw feet, red felt, accessories included, $1,500. 2012 Jayco 26’ Jay Flight travel trailer, sleeps up to 8, no slideouts, can be pulled w/6-cyl truck, $17,500. 386-326-8855 Dowdy 2007 MH Holiday Rambler, 38 diesel pusher, exc. cond., professionally maintained, 26,000 miles; great for retirees who want to live in & travel, Health problems force sale. $99,000. 904-272-6015 Ryals HONDA FOREMAN 450 ES, red, 1999, exc cond, owned by older adult, $2,700. 904-282-7062 Pharis POLISHED GRANITE suitable for kitchen island or cut for bathroom counters & shower area, Rectangle, approx. 42” wide & 50” long, Bull nose edge, tan, grey & white, $550. Orange Park 904-278-9177 Trayner GOLF CART, 1998?, Yamaha (gas), good rubber, curtain enclosure, $1,500 obo; John Deere 1050 Model 3T-90TJ, Yamaha engine (diesel), good rubber & engine, needs clutch & PTO gear, $3,000 obo. 352-473-4479 Triest 2007 TOYOTA Camry Solara 4 cyl 96K hwy miles, runs great, new tires, leather, tint, no accidents, clean title, $7250 obo. leave msg 904-291-7776 Clarke CHEVY METRO 2000, very clean,. 1 owner, 269,427 miles, 5 speed MT, 1.0 liter engine, 46 mpg, make offer. 386-462-1226 Forzly RENTALS AVAIL. 7/15 – 12x60 fully furn. 2/1 MH, exc. cond. 2 screen porches, carport, backyard backs up to wildlife marsh, small deck, in River Park East, Fruitland, access to St. Johns River. $600/mo. w/water & sewer; 1st & last month’s rent w/security dep. (Jack) 386-467-9855 or (Rosemary) 386559-1595 Smith COOL OFF during summer or enjoy fall spectacular at our mountain chalet in Franklin, NC. Close to Cherokee, Asheville, Helen, rafting, hiking, mining, fishing nearby. $400/wk. 828369-3619 Kolek HOME FOR RENT in Bostwick, 3/1.5, 1,520 sq. ft., fully furnished, central heating & air, $1,000/month, first, last & deposit req., no inside pets, no smoking. 386-401-8953 Bohannon LAKE KERR canal front, 3/2, built 2009, furn. avail., fenced yard, pristine cond. $900/mo., $1,000 deposit. 386341-0343 Sorrell NC VACATION Rental - $450/wk - 2/2 furn. in NC mtns, near Burnsville, close to Blue Ridge Pkwy/Mt Mitchell area, avail now - mid-Oct. Call Jim at 828-682-9612 Chaney ROOM for rent, Keystone Hgts, upstairs master BR-bath, private entry., util. incl., A/C & heat, HD cable, Wi-Fi, fridge & microwave, must be clean, quiet, non-smoking, $525/month, $300 dep. plus $30 background check fee. 352-478-8189 Fagan JULY 2015