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The newsletter for members of Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.
March 2021
INTRODUCING
MYCLAYELECTRIC
on the go and in control
Perspective
Our new website and mobile application
is a powerful account management tool
As a co-op, we believe our commitment One of those areas was technology. We
to you goes beyond power distribution. We heard about ways we could improve the
continually strive to maintain costs, provide online experience for paying bills and
competitive rates and help you spend your receiving outage updates in ways that we
energy dollars wisely by offering cost-saving couldn’t offer in the past. At the time, we
recommendations, home improvement used several software systems for our outage
rebates and more. management, member information and
Over the past few months, you have other services. They worked on their own,
likely read or heard about MyClayElectric but they didn’t easily work well together to
— a new online dashboard and mobile provide real-time information.
application we have been working on that A team of employees from across the
will allow you to manage your account like cooperative was assigned to research how
never before. we could improve our technology and
There’s nothing worse than sticker recommend a strategy that would make
shock when your electric bill arrives. With Clay Electric better for its members. In
Ricky Davis MyClayElectric, you will have access to 2019, based on those recommendations, we
General Manager detailed, easy-to-read information about started to work on a project to move all our
your electric use anytime, anywhere, which systems to a single software package.
can help you make informed decisions and Behind the scenes, while our employees
save money. With three different tools, you developed plans for moving all our software
will get a complete look at your usage and to the new system, they also kept business
determine if the weather, new energy habits going as usual. I commend the incredible
or an appliance are having an impact on talent, commitment and creativity of our
your usage. employees who made this transition happen
As a member, your journey with My- while staying focused on our members.
ClayElectric starts on March 29 when you Their hard work now brings you
download the new app or visit the new MyClayElectric, a new one-stop way to
website, MyClayElectric.com. Information pay your bill, view your energy use, report
Kilowatt on how to sign up can be found in this issue
of the Kilowatt and on the website. Online,
outages and sign up for services. It’s exciting
to see that members can do all these things
Vol. 52, No. 2, March 2021
(USPS 783-900; ISSN you will also find frequently asked ques- more easily from a new app or website.
1087-4747) is published tions, videos and more to help you get the What’s also exciting is the technology that
by the Member & Public most out of MyClayElectric. powers MyClayElectric lays the foundation
Relations Department of
Like any major project, there’s always a for additional enhancements in the future.
beginning, and this one started with you. I’m proud of the collaboration we saw
Clay Electric Cooperative,
We regularly survey members to ask about along the journey to make this project a
Inc., Highway 100 West,
their experiences with the cooperative and success. For our members, this represents
Keystone Heights, Florida,
our performance. Overall, members gave us a leap forward for Clay Electric to be the
32656. Subscription $1 per
very positive feedback about the job we’re best, forward-thinking, innovative energy
year to co-op members.
doing. We also learned about areas we could supplier, providing a friendly and fulfilling
Periodicals postage paid improve. work environment.
at Keystone Heights, Fla.
and at additional mailing
offices.
Scripture
Justin Caudell, editor
Postmaster: Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not;
Send address changes to neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Kilowatt Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee:
PO Box 308 love her, and she shall keep thee.
Keystone Heights, FL 32656 Proverbs 4:5-6
2 Kilowatt ǀ March 2021 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.
newsbriefs
MyClayElectric platform is launching this month
On 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 Adam Mela, program coordinator for the MyClayElectric project, helps set up employees
saved in the current system and pay for software training at the co-op’s headquarters in Keystone Heights.
manually each month will need to pro-
vide their account numbers again. is to verify your email address. In that your phrase and click “Save.”
email, click on the “Verify Account” As soon as you log in, you’ll be able
Getting started with link, and you’ll go to a page to create to view your billing history and make
MyClayElectric is easy and confirm a password. Then click a payment with just a couple of clicks.
You can register through the app or “Submit.” You’ll be able to see your current bill,
MyClayElectric.com. You’ll need your To ensure account safety, you’ll need along with bills from the previous
account number, last name or name of to create a security phrase, something month or even the previous seasons, if
your business on the account, and the that is easy for you to remember but you want to compare costs. Not only
email address you want associated with hard for others to guess. When you will you see your billing history, but
your account. Enter the requested infor- make payments in the future, you’ll see you’ll be able to view your actual elec-
mation and click “Submit.” that phrase in the top right corner of tricity use. You can see how your usage
Next, go to your email inbox and look your online account, a visual reminder is trending over time, which will allow
for a new email from Clay Electric. This that it’s safe to make the payment. Enter you to take steps to lower your bill.
83rd Annual Meeting Report held safely online; prizes awarded
Due to concerns surrounding the spread of coronavirus, the three open Board of Trustees seats up for election and results
co-op held its 2021 Annual Meeting Report through an online were shared during the broadcast. Incumbents Susan Reeves
broadcast on March 11. (District 3), John Henry Whitehead (District 5) and Dewitt
The video included remarks from Susan Reeves, president Hersey (District 7) were all reelected to three-year terms.
of the Board of Trustees, and Clay Electric General Manager/ The drawing of door prizes and the grand prize of a pickup
CEO Ricky Davis. Susan and Ricky reported the co-op is truck from the co-op’s fleet, a 2012 Chevy Colorado 4x2, were
strong financially and gave updates on important projects that also featured. Marjorie Crews of Lake City won the pickup
are improving service reliability and the member experience. truck; Frank Dampier of Hawthorne won the $1,800 bill credit;
These projects are being completed while Clay Electric’s rates Harry Harris Jr. of Keystone Heights won the $750 bill credit;
remain among the lowest in the state. Jimmie Harris Jr. of Palatka won the $400 bill credit; and
Prior to the report, members voted by absentee ballot on Milton Morgan of Salt Springs won the $150 bill credit.
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Members enjoy convenience, savings from driving a plug-in electric vehicle Have you considered an electric or he has always preferred fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid car for your next vehicle? vehicles, with vehicles getting more than Some co-op members have taken the 40 mpg his preference. So, when the plunge and said goodbye to frequent Chevy Volt came out in 2012, he leased trips to the gas station. one and has never gone back to an all- There are generally two types of gas vehicle. His current car is a Kia Nero electric vehicles: BEV and PHEV. PHEV and his wife drives a Mitsubishi Battery Electric Vehicles, often called Outlander PHEV. EVs, are fully-electric vehicles with The couple does most of their charg- rechargeable batteries and no gasoline ing at home and own a Level 2 charger engine. Some examples are the Nissan that is mostly used for the Outlander. Leaf, the Chevy Bolt and Tesla. Plug-in Shinskey says he enjoys rarely buying Hybrid Electric Vehicles have a battery gas and how quiet the vehicles are while that can be recharged by plugging it driving. He also noted the difference in; unlike the more common hybrid in their electric bill has been almost vehicles, they also have an on-board negligible. He figures it has gone up by gas generator that will kick in when the maybe $10 or $20 and that is easily less battery is depleted. The electric range than the cost of gas for driving the same of a PHEV is substantially less than an distance. EV, but when combined with the gas While he says he is not ready to go to tank, the range is similar to that of a a full EV, Shinskey is happy to be driving conventional car. a PHEV and rarely purchasing gas. As of December 2020, there are 17 Franklin Bryant of Orange Park found battery-electric vehicle models available himself shopping for a minivan two in the U.S. and 22 total, including model years ago because his wife felt the family variants. Tesla, Hyundai and Audi are needed the extra space. Bryant was the only manufacturers with more than concerned about the poor fuel economy one BEV available. Nissan and Tesla of minivans. He noticed the Chrysler have multiple battery pack options for Pacifica and was immediately interested, the Leaf and Models 3, S, X and Y. acknowledging that he is interested There are 30 PHEVs available in the in perhaps going with a full EV in the U.S. There are more to consider if a future. buyer were looking in the used and The van’s battery is charged by discontinued market. Not every EV plugging it in with the Level 1 charger it and PHEV is available for purchase in came with and provides approximately Florida. to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. was looking to move away from fossil better than a gas car,” he said. “The every category and sub-category by the 34 miles of range before switching to Currently, Florida has the third high- She has not noticed any downsides fuels. His Tesla is actually charged with immediacy of an EV — at all speeds — NHTSA. gas. Bryant says he is able to do all of his est number of EVs on the road, based on to owning and driving an EV. She likes solar panels. He also has only positive is such a different experience.” Martin said he does a lot of errands on the weekend using little or EV registrations. This may not include that it’s easy to drive and you just plug reviews of his experience with driving Gaines Martin of the Orange Park commuting for work and that his vehicle no gas. He said he routinely goes 1,000 PHEVs. The state also ranks third for in and go. The only fluid the car takes a fully electric car. He said road trips area bought his first Tesla in 2017. He is a mobile office where he can do nearly miles between fill ups. EV charging capacity with 3,907 Level 2 is windshield wiper wash. She said do require some preplanning, but now drives a Tesla Model X. any work-related task while parked and He also said he hasn’t noticed any charging stations and 844 direct current the most surprising aspect has been that it is very doable with the advent His sole reason for going electric was using power from the car. change in his electric bill, noting that if fast-charging plugs. A recently released how little she needs to use the brakes. of the supercharging infrastructure. performance. His Model X fits the bill as He charges mostly at home and has there was, it has been more than offset Electric Vehicle Roadmap is the first Nancy’s Tesla has regenerative braking As a matter of fact, he has taken the it is the fastest car you can buy that isn’t not noticed any increase in his electric by not purchasing gas. comprehensive report that looked at the capability, which means it recaptures vehicle on a 2,500-mile road trip to New gas-powered. His Model X has ludicrous bill. He said longer trips do require Bryant said potential EV or PHEV status and needs of EV charging infra- energy from the vehicle’s momentum England and feels confident that he mode which means, when activated, it some planning, but that the vehicle and purchasers should evaluate their needs structure in the state. as it slows down. The vehicle stores that could go anywhere in the country. can go from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds. phone apps are useful when it comes to and driving habits. Several members of Clay Electric energy for future use, reducing wear on For someone considering going As impressive as the vehicle is when knowing where to stop. He said he likes owning a PHEV have been driving Teslas for a few years the brake pads and rotors. electric, Abercrombie said it is it comes to performance, Martin also because he gets many of the benefits now, and they have nothing but positive Nancy’s favorite part about owning an important to have a way to charge at noted it is a safe car. PHEV owners of driving an EV without the worry of reviews for making the move to an EV. EV? “Driving past all the gas stations,” home, adding that a Level 2 charger “It really checks all the boxes for what Some co-op members made the finding a place to plug in if they take a Nancy Bray, who has a lakehouse she said. adds substantial convenience for an EV you want in a car,” he said. decision to purchase plug-in hybrid longer trip. He does figure that that will on the co-op’s lines, has owned a Tesla Ian Abercrombie, who lives in the owner. He said that it couldn’t be crushed or electric vehicles, which are driven solely become less of an issue as the charging Model S for almost five years. As a Lake City area, has been driving a Tesla Abercrombie said the responsiveness rolled over in safety tests performed by on electric until the battery runs out of infrastructure matures along with EV sustainability champion, she had been Model S for nearly four years. and sheer power of an EV are among his the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety charge, and then are powered by a gas- ownership. interested in EVs since they were He also was interested in owning favorite parts. Administration. It’s the first and only powered generator. “I’m all in on EVs,” he said. “They’re introduced. She believes it’s important an EV for environmental reasons and “The driving experience is so much SUV to receive a 5-star safety rating in Dale Shinskey of Gainesville said great. They are the way to go.” 4 Kilowatt ǀ March 2021 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. ClayElectric.com Kilowatt ǀ March 2021 5
The legislators listed serve constituents who reside
within Clay Electric’s service area. Only counties legislativedirectory2021 sessionpreview
served by the co-op are listed.
Chuck Brannan (R) Sam Garrison (R) Bobby Payne (R) 2021 Legislative Session will have 3 overarching issues
House District 10 House District 18 House District 19
Alachua, Baker, Clay County Bradford, Clay, Putnam By Allison Carter, Florida Electric Cooperatives Association the long-lasting impacts of the virus on Florida’s economy
Columbia & Suwannee & Union counties The 2021 Legislative Session began March 2. The Florida and critically assess priorities and funding levels. The Florida
counties Legislature met last November to hold its organization session Legislature has diligently set aside excess revenues in a “rainy
and swear in newly-elected members. Committee meetings day” fund to help our state during difficult times. The ques-
1262 SE Baya Drive 1279 Kingsley Ave., Suite 104 3841 Reid St., Suite 5 began in early January. tions the Florida Legislature will need to address are: How
Lake City, FL 32025-5555 Orange Park, FL 32073-4657 Palatka, FL 32177-2509 This year, there are 48 newly-elected legislators in the House long will it take to recover? Can the use of the “rainy day”
386-758-0405 904-278-5761 386-312-2272 and Senate. We are fortunate some of these new legislators are fund prevent the cutting of critical programs within the state?
Tallahassee: 405 House Office Building Tallahassee: 1401 The Capitol Tallahassee: 222 The Capitol familiar with electric cooperatives, but we have the opportu- Finally, over the next two years due to the decennial U.S.
402 S. Monroe St. 402 S. Monroe St. 402 S. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 nity to educate others who may be unfamiliar with the co-op Census, the Florida Legislature must complete the process
850-717-5010 850-717-5018 Phone: 850-717-5019 model. During session, our electric cooperatives will focus on of redrawing state legislative and congressional boundaries,
legislation that could impact you, our members. apportioning each seat with an equal number of constituents
The 2021 session will have three overarching issues. First, to ensure citizens receive equal representation. This process
and possibly the issue permeating every facet of session, will is called redistricting. Due to Florida’s growth over the last
Yvonne H. Hinson (D) Chuck Clemons (R) Joe Harding (R) be COVID-19. Since March 2020, virtually every family has 10 years, our state could gain two new congressional seats —
House District 20 House District 21 House District 22 been touched by the effects of the pandemic to some degree. increasing our total representation in the U.S. Congress from
Alachua & Marion Alachua, Dixie & Marion & Levy counties Our state continues to learn and navigate the impacts while 27 to 29. The number of seats in the Florida Legislature will
counties Gilchrist counties carefully intertwining the safety of Floridians and providing remain the same, but every seat will change its boundaries,
economic stability to families and businesses. The road has which could mean Florida’s electric cooperatives will welcome
2815 NW 13th St., Suite 202, 105 SW 140th Court, Unit 1 3001 SW College Road, Suite 104
been, and continues to be, difficult and COVID issues will new legislators into our communities.
Gainesville, FL 32609-2865 Jonesville, FL 32669-3391 Ocala, FL 34474-4415 certainly dominate discussions during the session. As the 2021 legislative process starts and members begin to
352-264-4001 352-313-6542 352-291-4436 The second issue will be the budget. Florida had successfully file bills, we will monitor and work with legislators to ensure
Tallahassee: 1201 The Capitol Tallahassee: 322 The Capitol Tallahassee: 1101 The Capitol bounced back from the recession with remarkable growth not-for-profit electric co-ops are able to continue providing
402 S. Monroe St. 402 S. Monroe St. 402 S. Monroe St. over the past few years. However, with COVID-19 precautions safe, reliable and affordable electricity to their members.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
850-717-5020 Phone: 850-717-5021 850-717-5022 requiring closures throughout our state, the legislature may Clay Electric is very sensitive to government mandates that
face a potentially significant budget shortfall. Due to Florida’s can result in increases to your electric rates or diminish the
balanced budget requirement, the legislature must determine safety and reliability of our utility infrastructure.
Stan McClain (R) Paul Renner (R) Keith L. Truenow (R) Dennis Baxley (R) Neal Dunn (R) Daniel Webster (R)
House District 23 House District 24 House District 31 Senate District 12 US House District 2 US House District 11
Marion County Flagler & Lake County Lake & Marion Columbia, Gilchrist, Marion County
Volusia counties counties Levy & Suwannee
counties
315 SE 25th Ave. 4877 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Suite 1 1951 Woodlea Road 206 S. Hwy 27/441 316 Cannon House Office Building 2184 Rayburn House Office Building
Ocala, FL 34471-2689 Palm Coast, FL 32137-3677 Tavares, FL 32778-4407 Lady Lake, FL 32159 Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515
352-732-1313 386-446-7644 352-742-6275 352-750-3133 202-225-5235 202-225-1002
Tallahassee: 308 House Office Building Tallahassee: 422 The Capitol Tallahassee: 1401 The Capitol Tallahassee: 322 Senate Office Building Tallahassee: 300 S. Adams St. The Villages: 8015 E. County Road 466, Suite B
402 S. Monroe St. 402 S. Monroe St. 402 S. Monroe St. 404 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32301 The Villages, FL 32612
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 850-891-8610 352-383-3552
850-717-5023 850-717-5024 850-717-5031 850-487-5012 dunn.house.gov webster.house.gov
Jennifer Bradley (R) Travis Hutson (R) Keith Perry (R) Kat Cammack (R) Al Lawson (D) Michael Waltz (R)
Senate District 5 Senate District 7 Senate District 8 US House District 3 US House District 5 US House District 6
Baker, Bradford, Clay, Flagler & Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Columbia &
Alachua, Putnam & Flagler, Lake &
Columbia, Levy & Union Volusia counties Columbia, Marion, Putnam Baker counties
Marion counties Volusia counties
counties & Union counties
1279 Kingsley Ave., Suite 107 4875 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Suite 5 2610 NW 43rd St., Suite 2B 1626 Longworth House Building 2437 Rayburn House Office Building 216 Cannon House Office Building
Orange Park, FL 32073 Palm Coast, FL 32137 Gainesville, FL 32606 Washington, DC 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, DC 20515
904-278-2085 386-446-7610 352-264-4040 202-225-5744 202-225-0123 202-225-2706
Tallahassee: 324 Senate Office Building Tallahassee: 416 Senate Office Building Tallahassee: 406 Senate Office Building Gainesville: 5500 NW 111th Blvd., Suite A Jacksonville: 117 W. Duval St., Suite 240 DeLand: 120 S. Florida Ave.
404 S. Monroe Street 404 S. Monroe Street 404 S. Monroe Street Gainesville, FL 32653 Jacksonville, FL 32202 DeLand, FL 32720
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 352-505-0838 904-354-1652 386-279-0707
850-487-5005 850-487-5007 850-487-5008 Orange Park: 35 Knight Boxx Road, Suite 1 lawson.house.gov Palm Coast: 31 Lupi Court, Suite 130
Orange Park, FL 32065 Palm Coast, FL 32137
6 Kilowatt ǀ March 2021 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. 904-276-9626 386-302-0442
cammack.house.gov waltz.house.gov
operationroundup
The Clay Electric Foundation Board of
Directors approved
$113,850 IN GRANTS
during 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 Co-op recognized for Operation Round Up grant
the grant will help to provide a new utility build- The co-op receives a certificate of appreciation from Keep Alachua County Beautiful and
ing for hospitality amenities and laundry. 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
Putnam First Cancer Fund $7,500 removal as part of the restoration of historic Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery in
(Putnam County) Archer. From left, Todd Martin and Troy Adams of the Gainesville District were on hand to
The Putnam First Cancer Fund uses contribu- accept the award from Roberta Lopez of BMECRO and Gina Hawkins of KACB.
tions to provide financial assistance to patients
with cancer for basic living and timely access sound machine for the Mobile Pregnancy Care The Arc of Alachua County $15,000
to diagnosis and treatment, and to facilitate Center. (Alachua County)
education, awareness and cancer screening The Arc of Alachua County is a community-
programs and activities. Grant funds will be Florahome-Grandin $14,850 based organization committed to providing a
used to assist county residents in obtaining an Volunteer Fire Department
continuum of exemplary services, supports and
official diagnosis of cancer in order to qualify (Putnam County)
advocacy to assure people with developmental
for other types of assistance. The Florahome-Grandin Volunteer Fire Depart- disabilities can enjoy respect and dignity and
ment is a volunteer organization that strives to be full participants in the community. Grant
Another Way, Inc. $7,500 provide excellent, innovative and professional funds will support the Tommy Turnage Consum-
(Columbia County) fire protection, life safety and public education er Support Fund for day program clients, which
Another Way, Inc. provides a hotline, shelter, in- to meet the needs of its diverse community. helps to meet emergent needs.
dividual and group counseling, court accompa- Funding from the grant will be used to continue
niment, food, clothing, hygiene items and many the building’s renovation. College of Central $10,000
other supportive services to victims of domes- Florida Foundation
tic violence and sexual assault. Funds from the Vietnam Veterans of America $1,000 (Marion County)
grant will be used to purchase supplies for the (Clay County) The College of Central Florida Foundation
emergency shelter. Vietnam Vets of America exists to promote and seeks to change lives through education by
support the full range of issues important to providing community awareness, advocacy and
Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches $15,000 Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for funding to the college. Funds from the grant
(All counties) this generation of veterans, and to change pub- will support the CF Patriot Fund, which assists
The mission of Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches lic perception of Vietnam veterans. Grant funds students when unexpected emergencies occur.
is to prevent delinquency and develop lawful, will be used for two scholarship awards for Clay
resilient and productive citizens. Funding from County high school seniors. Burn Foundation of America $3,500
the grant will be used to help purchase a used (All counties)
utility bucket truck for maintenance tasks. ACE Mentor Program $7,500 The Burn Foundation of America provides assis-
of Northeast Florida tance to families of burn patients being treated
Pregnancy Care Center $10,000 (Clay County) at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors
(Columbia County) The ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. helps Hospital in Augusta, Ga., including lodging,
The Pregnancy Care Center of Lake City, Inc. mentor high school students and inspires them daily meals and transportation. In addition, the
offers counseling, parenting classes, mentoring to pursue careers in design and construction. Burn Foundation assists patients upon their
and other support services for parents. Grant Funding from the grant will be used to fund discharge. Grant funds will help uninsured/un-
funds will be used to purchase a new ultra- scholarships and/or technical training. derinsured young families receive the services.
8 Kilowatt ǀ March 2021 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.
newsbriefs 2020 Capital Credits assignment on March bills Current members of Clay Electric who received service in that is being allocated to the account holder for the previous 2020 are being notified about the amount of Capital Credits year’s margins. Each year, the co-op’s board of trustees decides assigned to their accounts for that year. whether a refund can be made by carefully considering a vari- The notice of Capital Credits appears on the lower portion ety of data and economic conditions. of members’ bill statements beginning with March billing In March and December 2020, the co-op’s board of trustees cycles. If you received service from the co-op during 2020, declared a $12 million Capital Credits refund for members. the amount assigned to you will appear following the message Current members of the co-op who were entitled to a refund “2020 Capital Credits.” If you began receiving service from the received a credit on their March and December bills. A check co-op after Dec. 31, 2020, no 2020 allocated Capital Credits was mailed to those entitled to a refund but who no longer notice will appear. receive service from Clay. Capital Credits reflect the cooperative’s not-for-profit and Capital Credits lookup tool member-owned status and represent each member’s pro-rata Former members can check for unclaimed Capital Credits share of any margins left over at the end of the year after all at capitalcredits.clayelectric.com. To use the tool, the follow- expenses are accounted for. They are a unique benefit of being ing must be provided: the last name the account was in and served by an electric cooperative. the last four digits of the person’s social security number, the This notice of allocation of Capital Credits is not a current account number, or the full name the account was in and the refund amount. It is simply to notify members of the amount location where power was received. Special license plate raises funds for future lineworkers More than 800 Floridians have reserved the Sunshine State’s a Lineman plate shows your appreciation of their hard work new “Thank a Lineman” specialty license plate, but there’s a and helps support the next generation of lineworkers. For long road ahead before it can be affixed to vehicles. The tag each specialty license plate sold, $25 goes to the Lake-Sumter must pre-sell 3,000 vouchers before the state begins manufac- State College Foundation to support student scholarships for turing and distributing the plate. electrical distribution students at Lake-Sumter State College The Florida Legislature approved the license plate for driv- in Central Florida. ers in 2020. Through heat waves and storms, co-op linework- For more information on the plate, visit thankalineworker. ers work long hours to safely and quickly make repairs to com. The vouchers can be purchased at your Tax Collector’s keep the lights on for members. Your support of the Thank office. ClayElectric.com Kilowatt ǀ March 2021 9
newsbriefs Co-op helps raise awareness of state’s Move Over Law Co-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 FHP Lt. Patrick Riordan (from left), Gainesville District Member Relations Rep. Todd Martin, Law states that drivers must move over Lineworker Jeff Bonnell and Gainesville/Lake City District Manager Troy Adams take part as soon as it is safe to do so for any in the Move Over Law event. authorized law enforcement, emergency or service vehicles displaying any visible lane closest to the emergency or service emergency first responders and public signals while stopped on the roadside, vehicle, they must slow to a speed that service workers in danger while they including Road Rangers, sanitation is 20 miles per hour less than the posted are on the job protecting and serving vehicles and tow trucks. speed limit. Failure to yield or move the residents of Florida visitors to the When motorists cannot vacate the over puts law enforcement officers, Sunshine State. Working outdoors? Call 8-1-1 before you dig to avoid costly mistake Working on an outdoor project? Careless digging poses a 3. Confirm: Confirm that all affected utilities have respond- threat to people, pipelines and underground facilities. Here ed to your request by comparing the marks to the list of utili- are five easy steps for safe digging: ties the 8-1-1 call center notified. 1. Notify: Call 8-1-1 or make a request at www.sunshine811. 4. Respect: Respect the markers provided by the affected com two to three days before your work begins. The operator utilities. The markers are your guide for the duration of your will notify the utilities affected by your project. project. 2. Wait: Wait two to three days for affected utilities to re- 5. Dig carefully: If you can’t avoid digging near the markers spond to your request. They will send a locator to mark any (within 18-24 inches on all sides, depending on state laws), underground utility lines. consider moving your project location. 10 Kilowatt ǀ March 2021 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.
The Trading Post 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 Moran
jacket, 50’s style, size 48, $100. Orange Park. 904-626-6320 Swartz
1999 F-350 Super Duty 1T Dually. Good condition, runs good, new
batteries & tires. $15,000. Also 30 ft. PJ flatbed gooseneck trailer in
Submit your Trading Post ad by sending it to COMPLETE BOOK SETS. Stand alone books. Debbie Macomber; good condition. $6,000. 352-226-7484 Blackwell
Clay Electric, PO Box 308, Keystone Heights, FL Mary Higgins Clark; Mary Kay Andrews; Catherine Coulter; Dorothea 1952 FORD 8 N, $3,995. Includes orig. owner’s manual. You can get
32656. For more Trading Post ads or to submit Benton Frank; Susan Mallery; Hannah Swenson Mysteries; Jane started restoring and if you get busy, you can have it ready for spring
your ad online, visit ClayElectric.com. Austen Mysteries; Fern Michaels; Sarah Morgan; Nora Roberts; Susan chores. Call Chuck. 352-362-0344 Koch
Wiggs; Jude Deveraux; and Debbie Macomber. Very good condition; ULTRABLACK BULL, 20 mo, exc disposition, semen tested, $1,600.
KUBOTA TRACTOR. 1999 Model MX5000. 50hp, 600 mi, good some hardcover and some paperbacks. Alachua area. Leave message Spring calving Angus cross cows, lg frame, bred to Sim-Angus, $1,300
working condition, w/bucket, mower, disc, $19,900. 352-301-4707 for call back. 352-318-3296 Baker ea. Pics avail. 386-365-6765 or 386-755-3541 Robinson
Colasante SUPERGLIDE HITCH with new bed bracket and catch plate. This was ALL ALUMINUM handicap ramp w/landing, ramp 6x3, landing
LOCALLY MADE five foot wide porch swing made with dock/weath- used once and the 5th wheel was sold. Was over $1,600 new. Model 5’4”x5’4” w/handrails, $2,500 obo. Electric car lift for Reese hitch,
erproof quality treated wood, 2 coats stain, stainless steel hardware 2700, up to 16,000 lbs. This is the cam model, short or long bed. $500 obo. 2001 Kia Sportage 4-door, fairly new tires, cold AC, tinted
to vee. Ready to hang. Pickup on Fleming Island, $595. Cash only. $500. 386-365-7300 Jones windows, radio/CD player, push button positive traction, runs, $2,000
Text 904-571-9613 Armstrong HI-POINT FIREARMS Model JCP (S&W .40 Cal), semi-auto, new con- obo. Lv msg. 352-239-9759 or 352-361-9532 Howell
2000 FORD SUPERDUTY factory wheels with 285/75/16 Mich. tires dition, with 25 rounds Winchester ammo. $249. 352-355-5471 Miller OLD PLOW (disc), blade & bucket scoop. Lv msg. 386-466-4885 or
50 pct tread, $525. Airboat 12 ft fiberglass Lycoming 320 ci 150 hp COLT 32 SEMI-AUTO, $450. Colt 38 snub-nose revolver, $450. 38 386-462-5313 Wilson
with new Sensenich composite prop on tilt trailer and always stored double-action revolver, $350. 2-wheel trailer w/ramps, new tires, OSTER PRECISION Power 1,100-watt SS microwave oven counter
inside and excellent condition. $9.500. 352-494-2778 Geiger $300. 2 Schmidt-Rubin rifles, vg cond, book value $1,000 ea, sell for top model. Works & is in good cond. $50. Lv msg. 904-284-6644
CANES ALUM. & wood, crutches alum & wood, ceiling tile 2x4, sago $700 ea. 22 revolver w/magnum & long rifle cylinder w/extra grips, Butler
in pots, posthole digger, aloe in pots, Taser full of electric clips & lap $225 mint cond. 904-654-7841 or 904-254-3767 Box LOWERY ORGAN, debut model, L-71, keyboards are 44 notes, incl
connections, lg amt heat & air materials, electric motors 1 3-ton used DEER STANDS, deer climbers, deer ladders, deer feeders, $20-$40. bench, music sheets, instructions, $235. Electric edger, Edgehog,
unit working AC, extra misc. Must wear masks. 386-684-9753 Kosa Pressure washer, used once, $30. Truckload of lighter wood, make of- $30. Camera, Keystone 8mm K25 Capri, w/Zeica wide angle &
CAMCO BIG RED portable propane campfire, 14” dia. inc. regulator fer. Polaris 325 4x4, $2,000. Lv msg for John. 352-481-7028 Courtney telephoto lenses, w/instructions, $80. Chair, wooden maple w/23”
& long hose, like new, used 1x, $25. Wesco Cadence model 200CS ex- ADORABLE DOLL bed with new homemade quilt and sheets. 904- legs, $20. Mr. Coffee 12-cup coffee maker, $7. Juicer, Oster, new,
ercise electric treadmill, exc cond, used 3x, $75. 12v boat, RV, camper 945-6851 Brown $12. Coffee urn, GE, 42-cup, like new, $16. HD fabric canopy for Class
AM/FM radio CD player w/antenna, $15. Brita 3-qt water purifier, $5. 2008 MINI COOPER convertible. Silver/black top. Excellent condi- B RV minivan, Goldline, cost $380, sell $225. Boat anchor, $6. BBQ
120/240v household circuit breakers, $10. Vinyl records to CD disc tion, garage kept. New top and tires. 55,000 miles. $10,000, is skewers, never used, $3 ea. Kirby upright vacuum cleaner, runs, $60.
converter ASM, $40. Racor water separator filter housing assembly negotiable. 352-473-4033 Greenfield Horseshoe set, $8. Craftsman air compressor, w/hose, runs good, 2HP
for gas or diesel, like new, cost $160, sell $75. Assorted Haynes Auto ANGUS HEIFERS and bull calves. Year-old, all shots current, excellent electric, $35. 352-475-5277 Meyer
Repair manuals, 1990-2000 up, all 10/$15. Clamp-on 120v light, $2. bloodlines. Heifers, $800, bulls, $1,200. 386-462-5848 Jones ’79 LINCOLN TOWNCAR, dk blue w/lt blue velour interior, 71,197
Antique French Limoges china lamp, $50. Big Red propane campfire, HD ULTRA CLASSIC seat off 2017 in good condition, $50. Motorcycle miles, $6,500. Serious inquiries only. 386-684-9309 Fabian
Sour cream softies
Ingredients bowl; beat in eggs and
3 c sifted flour vanilla. Sift in flour
1 tsp salt mixture, adding alter-
½ tsp baking nately with sour cream
powder and blending well to
½ tsp baking soda make a thick batter.
½ c (1 stick) butter Drop by rounded
or margarine teaspoonfuls 4 inches
1 ½ c sugar apart on greased cook-
2 eggs ie sheets. Spread into
1 tsp vanilla 2-in. rounds; sprinkle
8-oz. carton sour with cinnamon sugar.
cream Bake at 400 for 12
Cinnamon sugar minutes or until lightly
Instructions golden around the
Measure flour, edges. Remove from
salt, baking powder cookie sheets and cool
and soda into a sifter. completely on wire
Cream butter or mar- racks.
garine with sugar until Yield: about 3.5
well-blended in a large dozen.
ClayElectric.com Kilowatt ǀ March 2021 11WEDDING CAKE stand. Nickel plated aluminum
silver color, round 22” across x 6” high. Originally
CLAY ELECTRIC $146, will sell $50 firm. This stand also works well
BOARD OF TRUSTEES for a floral arrangement or even for a Christmas
tree display. Model tabletop classics by Walco AC-
Meets Thursday, March 25 88522 is perfect for professionals cake designers
and Thursday, April 22 at too. 352-339-1128 Dunk
noon in Keystone Heights MOVING SALE. 101 Ranchwood Rd, Crescent City,
FL. Household, garden and garage Items, winter
Susan Reeves - President coats, etc. all priced to sell. Larger items include
Hawthorne - District 3 a boat, riding lawnmower, furniture and a gun
Jimmy Wilson - Vice President case, as well as several TVs, including a big screen DOUBLE CORNER LOTS: Three Rivers Estates, Underwood typewriter, early ‘20s, types, exc
flat. 386-203-1569 Escue Ft White. Approx. 1.5 acres, well, above ground cond, $100. Teak table w/extension & 4 chairs,
Middleburg - District 6
2 BURIAL PLOTS. Forest Meadows Memorial septic tank, power pole. Cabin outbuilding w/ easy to reupholster, $800. Early 1900s sheet
Karen Hastings - Treasurer loft. 30’ RV under metal pole barn. Incl. many music for piano (“Faust,”“Nearer My God to Thee,”
Park, 3700 SE Hawthorne Rd., Gainesville, FL.
Citra - District 9 $3,500 each. 352-495-1143 Goree camping accessories. 30-amp camper hookup, etc.), $20/ea. 352-229-0554 Thurber
Carl Malphurs - Secretary 2007 NISSAN VERA automatic, clean and runs 3 outdoor 110v hookups & 3 outdoor water 2011 CANAM SPYDER RT SE5 Limited. Pearl
Alachua - District 4 good. $900 cash. 2 burial plots, Jax Memory Gar- hookups, $69,900. 904-287-1073 or 904-254- white finish, BRP Rotax 998 cc V twin liquid
Carl Hagglund - Trustee dens of Last Supper, Orange Park, both $3,000. 9997 Ricciardelli cooled DOHC 4 engine, ABS and traction control,
Keystone Heights - District 1 904-606-7117 Gray 3.87 AC LOT 50 Ichetucknee River Estates, Bran- semi-automatic SE5 transmission fingertip shift-
Kelley Smith - Trustee ONE BURIAL lot at Peniel Cemetery in Palatka. ford, buildable lot, 5 min walk to river, $40K. 1973 ing w/reverse, Garmin, new Can-Am luggage,
Palatka - District 2 $1,100. 386-326-6103 Schwab “Cuda” Prostreet roll bar, new tires, new interior, 3,046 miles, one owner. $9,500. 352-478-9356
Dewitt Hersey - Trustee 2 LG LOTS on Sampson Lake, Starke. Call Wayne. $16K. 1975 CJ-5 Jeep, all fiberglass body, rebuilt Thomas
904-786-4971 Price eng, auto trans, matching #, $6K obo. Fort White. 1947 FORD TUDOR Deluxe show car. Chevrolet
Starke - District 5 386-497-1441 Roberts 350 CI with TH-350 auto, Edelbrock 4BBL, HEI
KOI POND and fish. Filters and pump also. Koi are
John Whitehead - Trustee assorted sizes. 386-462-3076 Gregory REDUCED PRICE 2/2 house, extra strong build for Ignition, Headman headers, dual exhaust, Ford
Lake Butler - District 7 5-6 MAN VITA spa/hot tub with cover. Hardly wind zone 3 (110mph), on lake, ½ acre lot, live 8.8 rear end, grabber orange, new interior PS/
Jo Ann Smith - Trustee used, you move, $500. 1981 Datsun 280zx 2+2, oaks, palm & fruit trees. FP, porch, 2-car port in PW/PDL/PB Mustang II rack and pinion. Much
Micanopy - District 8 not running, ttop, 5 speed, $1,000. GE electric Georgetown, 104 Lisa Terr, $99,000. 386-524- more, excellent condition (8,000 miles). $26,000.
stove/range, works, $100. 904-237-0673 0185 Olowski Lee Pro 1000 progressive & manual 3 hole am-
Ricky Davis Ballmann SINGER FEATHERWEIGHT 1950 black, Centen- munition reload system. Condition is used/like
General Manager & CEO BURIAL PLOT. Masonic section, Memory Gar- nial Medallion, manual, case, attachments, $475. new. Complete re-reloading system. Everything
dens, Orange Park. Listed at $2,600, will sell for 386-755-3905 Kemp from used reloadable brass (90 lbs), primers,
EXECUTIVE STAFF $2,100 OBO. Call Bob or Lou, 386-684-4115. Cox MINI HORSES, Pintos, very tame, $400 up. Mini powder and bullets. Currently configured to
Frank Holmes NORTH CAROLINA mountain lot for sale. dachshunds in March. Call for availability. Nissan reload 45 ACP. $1,500 cash. Browning Buck Mark
Chief Operating Officer Riverbend at Lake Lure near Chimney Rock. Gated pickup 96, 1 owner, very clean, $800, obo trade. 22 LR target pistol. Excellent condition, 5.5” barrel
Mark Maxwell community with lots of amenities. Call or send Need GS puppy. 352-546-1174 Murray complete with 2 (10 round) magazines, gun lock,
Chief Financial Officer SHUDER ENTERTAINMENT center, vg cond, literature and case. A Browning Buck Mark pistol
email to bfields48@att.net for price and more
Derick Thomas cherry finish, must be assembled, orig. instruction
information. 904-219-9495 Fields is currently worth an average price of $463.94
Chief Public Relations Officer
Lee Hicks COLEMAN 5000W generator, $300. Intratec booklet, purchased 2003 for $300, sell for $100 new and $405.94 used. Selling at $380 cash.
Chief Human Resource Officer TEC9, 9mm handgun, has case and barrell exten- obo. Keystone Heights. 352-473-1264 Kuntz 904-333-8142 Arthur
Toby Moss sion, $800 firm with drivers license. 904-614- SABAL PALM, Florida’s state tree. We have 8, ’99 F-250 4x4 5.4 V-8, runs great, $5,000 obo.
Chief Information Officer 1444 Follis about 30’ ea. Normally $100/ft, asking $500/all 8, Dual axle trailer, 18x6, $800. GoCart, needs motor
Cheryl Rogers 54 HARDY BOARDS, 12x7, $380. Airdyne ex- you dig them up, obo. Lake City. Please don’t call/ & other work, $200 obo. Automatic tranny for
Chief Audit Officer cercise bike $150, treadmill $250. Harley leather text after 8:30 p.m. 904-759-4420 Thomas 2003 F-150, $100. Brunswick pool table, leather
motorcycle jacket, never worn, 3XL $225. 12 RC LIVE OAK, 4+ acres. Well, septic, elec, barn, pockets, custom balls, sticks & rack, $1,800.
DISTRICT MANAGERS planes, $125 ea. 2 ARF’s in boxes for control line, wooded, ready for MH or house, near town, Jacuzzi tub w/pump, needs fixtures, $1,000 obo.
Troy Adams numerous engines, RC radios, star gazer telescope $75,000. 386-755-3465 Delbene New wood burning heater, $100. Call Tina 386-
Gainesville & Lake City $225, telescope $80. Dodge Charger floor mats, 2016 JOHN DEERE riding mower D105, 23 hrs, 329-5293 Byers
Dale Furlong new, $125. 904-282-2148 DeGidio like new, $600 obo. 386-603-5055 Wells POSTHOLE DIGGER; walking canes; crutches;
Keystone Heights BOAT COVER/TOP, new red w/cover bag, 8’W ceiling tiles 2’x4’; Fleet lawn aerator, lots of
ATV DISC. Monroe Tufline pull type. Totally
Andy Chaff x8’-10’L, frame is 6’6” tall, $527. Baby play pen
refurbished to like new condition. Barely used. extras; sagos in pots; table full of chargers &
Orange Park
Derek Hembree $550. Micanopy. 352-316-5079 Burch w/cover, $75. Baby high chair, was $250 new, laptop; lg amt heat & air parts; 3 twow unit
Palatka & Salt Springs AR-15. DSarms flat top upper with 1 in 7 chrome sell $125. Bosch electric cooktop, 5 eyes, multi works; more ask. Must wear masks. Call after 11
lined M4 barrell, flash hider and bayonet lug. use, like new, vent to gas, cost $1,200, sell $350. a.m. 386-684-9753 Kusa
Mil-Spec lower with collapsible carbine buttstock. Baby crib/bed w/newest Sealy mattress, $100. COLLECTIBLE HESS TRUCKS, 50, all new & in
COMMUNICATIONS Antique (1960) Black Beauty spring rocking boxes. Dates from 1988-2011; some duplicates;
Kathy Richardson Firearm is brand new and has only been test fired.
Manager of Communications One 30 round magazine included, extra mags and horse, restored, $100. Pair lg shell lamps, $30/ $800. Collectible Hummel dolls, 2 pairs, $100.
ammo available with purchase. $750. 904-777- pair. 2013 Crossroads RV cruiser Sahara 5th wheel 904-398-4090 Smith
1481 Richard model/series M-280 RL, lots of extras, $29,700. BAMBOO, live, arrow, dwarf, giant croostem,
395 GRACO AIRLESS sprayer, 8 tips, 2 guns, 307-899-4787 Wallace white, $10-$60, ½ you dig. Cut poles 1”-3”
hoses, clean, retired, $385/all. 904-592-7336 PRIVATE FIREARM collection, AR15, SKS, Uzi, dia., $1-$3 ea. Booker. Till April. 352-316-4529
DiPorro carbines, handguns, defensive shotguns, all Graham
BURIAL PLOT in Jax Memory Gardens, Orange caliber ammo. 25-yr collection. Lv clear msg. GIRLS’ SCHWINN Stingray bicycle, vintage,
Park. Listed at $2,500, will take $2,000 firm. Call 352-234-0775 Raym banana seat w/floral design, rides nice, $300.
Steve. 904-219-8932 Meggs 1957 CT90 HONDA, motor froze, no title, $500 386-288-8827 Cistaro
1993 F-250 Club cab flatbed 4wd, 7.3 Diesel, as is. Billy goats: (6) 1 yr, app 40 lb/ea.; (3) 6 mo, 2 GALAXY S5 cell phones with protectors. New in
257,581 miles, new glow plugs, batteries, app 30 lb/ea. (incl 2 triplets, sons of triplet) $300/ the box. They are unlocked by Verizon. $30 each
starter, bed has 5th wheel hitch, $12,000 obo. ea.; others, $250 ea. JB Heritage custom-made or $50 for both. 352-475-5090 Harper
Ocklawaha. 321-403-4786 Slone saddle, never on horse, 5-D Champion Trophy JVC CAR STEREO currently wired for Chevy
2 BROWN S-SHAPED loungers, like new, one saddle, 2017 NBHA, tag TN-02, 15” seat, $2,000. Silverado with Bose system, steering wheel
never sat on, great, $200/both. 40’ extension 407-361-7245. Wall hugger treadmill w/heart controls. $50. 352-240-5984 Van Horn
ladder, bought brand new, never used, $400 obo. monitor & sloping floor board, incl mat, $350. RENTAL
V100 Wheel Horse tractor, runs great, antique, Cherry wood chiming pendulum wall clock, 3BR FOR RENT, rent $999, deposit $998. 904-
$900, for tractor shows. 386-454-0253 Miller curio cabinet w/glass doors & 3 shelves, $550. 529-2468 Knutsen
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