The newsletter for members of Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

December 2020

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The newsletter for members of Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

December 2020

2 Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

KilowattVol. 51, No. 6, December 2020 (USPS 783-900; ISSN 1087-4747) is published by the Member & Public Relations Department of Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc., Highway 100 West, Keystone Heights, Florida, 32656. Subscription $1 per year to co-op members. Periodicals postage paid at Keystone Heights, Fla. and at additional mailing offices.

Justin Caudell, editor

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

Ricky DavisGeneral Manager

Perspective

During a year of uncertainty with COVID, our commitment to you was unwavering

As we near the end of the year and the holiday season is here, it seems appropriate to reflect on accomplishments I am thankful for.

It’s been a challenging 2020 for many of us as we continue to face a global pandemic and all of the changes that come along with it. COVID-19 has impacted the way we do business at Clay Electric, but it hasn’t altered our mission: providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity to you, our members. As we begin to think about 2021, we resolve to continue to be the co-op you count on. The times change, but our commitment to our community remains steadfast.

When COVID-19 began affecting our region in March, we took appropriate steps to reduce the effect on the membership. We suspended disconnects due to nonpayment, and lowered the cost of power in April to ease financial burdens on families. I commend our Board of Trustees for voting to assist members again when it is needed most — around the holidays — by reducing electric bills and retiring Capital Credits early.

In the upcoming year, we are forecasting our rates to remain stable, which will keep our cost for 1,000 kWh of power among the lowest in the state. As your cooperative, we continually strive to maintain costs and provide competitive rates.

Remember, we’re a not-for-profit co-op, which means we provide service to you at cost. Many of you receive a Capital Credits refund credit or check. These refunds are a reflection of our not-for-profit status, and they’re certainly a benefit of being served by a cooperative. In March, $12 million was returned to members. The same amount is being refunded this month.

Speaking of member benefits, 2020 was our ninth year of providing you with the Co-op Connections Card program. As a co-op, we believe our commitment to you goes beyond power distribution. Our participation in the Co-op Connections Card program is a moneysaving tool we are proud to offer you. Our members have saved more than $212,000 on prescription drug costs alone.

We also continue to help hundreds of

members a year with energy efficiency and energy conservation information. We offer free home energy surveys to all members to assist you with recommendations that can help you get the most out of your energy dollars. To help you make energy-efficient upgrades to your home, we provide rebates when you purchase certain products.

We are doing our part as well to assess what can be improved with our infra-structure. We have completed a number of projects to enhance the reliability of our distribution and transmission systems, and we have also installed new equipment on transmission lines and in our substations.

In 2020, our Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system was completed. AMI is a meter system that offers you a number of exciting new benefits. Advanced meters use digital technology to read your electric use and communicate it to us over a secure wireless network. With advanced meters, we’re able to detect outages, turn power on and off remotely, and perform other customer service tasks much more quickly than before. You also have more information about how much power you use and when, giving you more control.

Beyond electricity, part of our mission includes improving the quality of life for our members and their communities. Operation Round Up, a program that generates and collects charitable donations that are used to benefit organizations in the co-op’s service area, launched in October 2016. To date, a little more than $3.6 million has been distributed in the 14 counties we serve. Almost $1 million was donated in 2020 alone. Employees also put their own time and money toward many important causes in their communities.

All of these initiatives are important and allow us to continue to provide you the most affordable electricity, while also strengthening our communities through programs and services. We understand we cannot thrive unless you thrive, so we do all we can to make sure our community is strong.

From all of us at Clay Electric, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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newsbriefs

Clay retires Capital Credits early, lowers billsClay Electric’s Board of Trustees has

voted to issue a $12 million Capital Credits refund in December for current and former members who received service from the co-op between 1991 and 2019.

Refunds are traditionally disbursed each March. The trustees opted to retire the Capital Credits three months early to help relieve the financial pinch that many families and businesses are feeling this year due to COVID-19.

Members are also being billed less for power used in November and December thanks to a 5.6 percent reduction in the Power Cost Adjustment on bills, or $6 in savings. This means members using the industry household average of 1,000 kWh of power will pay $106.90. The previous cost was $112.90. The co-op is able to lower the cost of power due to the decreasing price of natural gas, which Seminole Electric Cooperative (Clay’s wholesale power provider) uses to generate a sizable portion of the wholesale electricity it provides.

Capital Credits will not be refunded again until 2022.

“As COVID-19 began affecting our region in March, we quickly took appropriate steps to reduce the effect on our members,” said General Manager/CEO Ricky Davis. “We suspended disconnects due to nonpayment, and lowered the cost of power in April to ease financial burdens on families. I commend the board for voting to return Capital Credits early and lowering the cost of power again to continue assisting members when it is needed most, around the holidays.”

Capital Credits refunds are available to members of the co-op because Clay Electric is not-for-profit. As a

result, at the end of each year when it’s determined how much revenue exceeds total expenses, the difference is assigned to members as Capital Credits based on the amount each member was billed for electricity during the year.

For present members entitled to a pro rata share of the refund (must have received service sometime from 1991 through 2019), they will receive a credit on their December electric bill. Issuing a credit on a bill helps the co-op reduce expenses, such as check printing, postage and bank fees. Former members will receive a Capital Credits check at their latest address on file.

As a special service for business members, the co-op offers flexibility in the distribution of Capital Credits refunds in order to accommodate the particular needs of a business. For example, a business with multiple accounts may desire to have a single check issued (or perhaps a credit) to a single account as opposed to several accounts. To discuss your particular needs, call 1-800-224-4917 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Co-op answers call to help Panhandle after Hurricane Zeta hitsAs Hurricane Zeta strengthened in

the Gulf of Mexico the morning of Oct. 28, Clay Electric sent eight employees to Escambia River Electric Cooperative to help them restore power after the storm.

Escambia River and the Gulf Coast has been hit by several storms this year. Clay also sent a crew to the Panhandle in September after Hurricane Sally struck.

The crew took a variety of trucks and equipment to help the co-op. Escambia River serves approximately 10,000 members in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties with 1,800 miles of energized line.

After completing work at EREC, the crew went to Central Alabama Electric Cooperative, where they helped rebuild that distribution system. CAEC serves more than 42,000 meters in a 10-county area of central Alabama, just north of Montgomery. Lineworkers work to restore power for Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s members.

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Annual USPS statement of ownership, management and circulation1) Date of filing: Sept. 24, 2020. 2) Title of Publication: The Kilowatt. 3) Frequency of issue: Six times per year (Jan., Feb., May, July, Sept. & Nov.). 4) Location of known office of publication: 7022 Cooperative Way (P. O. Box 308), Keystone Heights, FL 32656. 5) Location of headquarters or general business office of the publishers: 7022 Cooperative Way (P. O. Box 308), Keystone Heights, FL 32656. 6) Names and addresses of publisher, editor and managing editor: Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc., P. O. Box 308, Keystone Heights, FL 32656; Editor, Justin Caudell, P. O. Box 308, Keystone Heights, FL 32656; Managing Editor, N/A. 7) Owner: Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc., P. O. Box 308, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. 8) Known bondholders, mortgagees and other security holders owning or holding 1% or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: Cooperative Finance Corp., Dulles, Va.; CoBank, Greenwood Village, CO. 9) The purpose, function and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for Federal income tax purposes has not changed during the preceding 12 months. 10) Extent and nature of circulation: A. Total no. copies printed (avg during preceding 12 months): 143,543; no. copies nearest filing date: 145,000. B. Paid circulation: 1. Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors and counter sales: None; 2. Mail subscription (avg during preceding 12 months): 143,138; no. copies nearest filing date: 144,571. C. Total paid circulation: (avg during preceding 12 months) 143,138; no. copies nearest filing date: 144,571. D. Free distribution (including samples): None. E. Total free or nominal rate distribution: None. F. Total distribution (sum C&D): (avg during preceding 12 months) 143,138; no. copies nearest filing date: 144,571. G. Copies not distributed: (office use - avg. during preceding 12 months) 405; no. copies nearest filing date: 429. H. Total (sum of F&G) (avg. during preceding 12 months) 143,543; no. copies nearest filing date: 145,000.I certify that the statements above are correct and complete. Justin Caudell

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them

about thy neck; write them upon the table of

thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good

understanding in the sight of God and man. Trust in

the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own

understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and

he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 3:3-6

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Two co-op members recently learned they are the 2021 recipients of Clay Electric’s Back to Your Future Scholarships.

Sean Skowron of Lake City and Shadreka Smith of Middleburg were selected to receive the scholarships designed to help older students pursue their educational goals.

For more than 20 years, the co-op has been providing scholarships for deserving high school students. Six years ago, the co-op was able to expand that effort to provide this scholarship for students over the age of 22.

Applicants were scored based on financial need, leadership and/or community service, and educational goals and career plans.

Skowron is a student in the University of Florida’s engineering program. When he obtains his bachelor’s degree, he plans to immediately seek employment in his new career.

“A degree in engineering will open new doors for me and my family,” Skowron said, who added that becoming an

engineer was his childhood dream. “My enjoyment of math and science will be put to better use as an engineer rather than working the labor-intensive job I do now.”

He plans to attend school full time until he graduates in a couple years.

“My family’s future is looking brighter every day as I look forward to a rewarding career that will enable me to be able to support my family,” Skowron said.

Smith currently attends Liberty University, where she is pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership. Her goal is to become an administrator in the Clay County school district, where she currently teaches.

“My passion has always been in education and I truly believe it is my purpose in life,” Smith said. “I have decided to pursue a degree in administration because I want to make a positive impact in the lives of the children and families I serve beyond the classroom.”

Back to Your

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

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Trustees earn top certification from NRECAAll nine members of Clay Electric’s

Board of Trustees have now successfully earned the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Director Gold credential certification, the highest level of achievement in NRECA’s Director Certificate Programs.

To receive the honor, the trustees had to complete the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate and Board Leadership Certificate, plus earn three additional credits from the BLC series of courses.

The trustees are: Carl Hagglund of Keystone Heights, District 1; Kelley Smith of Palatka, District 2; Susan Reeves (President) of Hawthorne, District 3; Carl Malphurs (Secretary) of Alachua, District 4; Dewitt Hersey of Starke, District 5; Jimmy Wilson (Vice President) of Middleburg, District 6; John Henry Whitehead of Lake Butler, District 7; Jo Ann Smith of Micanopy, District 8; and Karen Hastings (Treasurer) of Citra, District 9.

“The time commitment spent to earn these credentials speaks volumes about our trustees’ dedication to serving the co-op” said General Manager/CEO Ricky Davis. “As entrusted elected

officials, as well as being co-op members themselves, they understand the value of this kind of education and how it contributes to acting in the best interest of their fellow members. We couldn’t be prouder of their achievement and continuing service to Clay Electric.”

The Director Certificate Programs are designed to help co-op directors, at every stage of their service, understand their roles and responsibilities, stay up-to-date on key issues and trends in the industry and prepare them to meet the challenges facing electric co-ops now and in the future. NRECA offers courses throughout the year in conjunction with a variety of educational conferences and events across the country, in partnership with statewide associations and onsite at individual cooperatives.

The programs are offered in parts, taken in progression from fundamental to advanced:Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate

The first part, the CCD, is a set of five courses that focus on basic governance knowledge and the essential skills required of cooperative directors. The CCD prepares directors to fulfill their

fiduciary duty as elected officials serving on behalf of their membership. Upon completion of all five CCD courses, directors are awarded the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate.Board Leadership Certificate

The second part of the director education program, the BLC program, consists of a series of courses focusing in greater depth on specific industry and governance issues. These include issues such as risk management, power supply, parliamentary procedure, technology and policy development. A director can earn the BLC if they have 1) completed the CCD and 2) Earned 10 credits from a choice of over 20 BLC courses. Directors may attend BLC courses at any time, but the BLC will not be awarded until the CCD program requirements are completed.Director Gold credential

The Director Gold credential has been created to recognize directors committed to continuing their education beyond the CCD and BLC and who desire a tangible credential that demonstrates their ongoing commitment to advancing their knowledge and performing their fiduciary duty to the best of their ability.

Clay Electric’s Board of Trustees has earned the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Director Gold credential certification.

6 Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

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New electric vehicle added to co-op’s fleetImagine never going to

the gas station to buy gas to power your car, or doing another oil change on your vehicle.

Clay Electric’s new Chevy Bolt will never need to visit a gas pump or have an oil change.

The Bolt arrived at the co-op earlier this fall as the first electric car to be added to our fleet of more than 300 vehicles. The co-op’s golf carts and ATVs also use gas.

Management at the co-op has been interested in learning more about electric vehicles for several years now, according to Manager of Corporate Services Justin Williams.

“As a provider of electricity, we are in a position to support the adoption of EVs by our members,” Williams said. “We thought it was a good idea to go ahead and have one in our fleet to gain that first-hand experience with them.”

Purchasing the new 2020 Chevy Bolt made additional sense because it offers a 9 percent increase in range over earlier model years. The advertised range of new Bolts is 259 miles. The actual available miles will vary depending on the usual factors that affect any vehicle, whether it runs on gas or electricity: technique, temperature, terrain and tires. Technique includes the way a vehicle is driven as well as the speed. The Bolt has regenerative braking capability, which means it recaptures energy from the vehicle’s momentum as it slows down. The vehicle stores that energy for future use, reducing wear on the

brake pads and rotors.Clay’s Chevy Bolt has been

outfitted with a custom wrap highlighting its unique status as all-electric and powered by Clay Electric.

The Bolt can be checked out by any employee,

with priority given to employees who want to use it for community events to promote electric vehicles and help educate members about EVs in general.

“Our Bolt is not only a traveling billboard for the

co-op,” Williams said. “We want to use this vehicle to educate employees about EVs and how they might play a part in Clay Electric’s future.”

Like all EVs, Clay Electric’s Bolt can be charged with either a Level 1 or Level 2 charger. It also has DC fast charging capability, which means it can visit a fast charging station to add range to its battery pack more quickly. This capability is handy for long trips.

Considering an electric vehicle? You can plug in to a special section of the co-op’s website to learn more about electric vehicles, their benefits and the different models available for purchase. Access the section by visiting www.clayelectric.com/community-education/electric-vehicles.

Clay Electric’s new Chevy Bolt arrived at the co-op earlier this fall as the first electric car to be added to our fleet of more than 300 vehicles. It will never need to visit a gas pump or have an oil change.

Apprentice Lineworker Craig Smith test drives the new Chevy Bolt.

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Why purchase an EV? Savings and convenience Save money

At the standard electric rate, an electric vehicle with a fully depleted 24 kWh battery can be fully recharged for about $2.64. Clay Electric’s Bolt would cost about $7.26 to recharge from completely empty. If electricity costs $0.11 per kWh and the vehicle consumes 34 kWh to travel 100 miles, the cost per mile is about $0.04. Less maintenance

Electric vehicles don’t require oil changes, because no oil is used to run the engines. They don’t require air filters, spark plugs, timing belts or many other parts that need occasional replacement in a gasoline car.A smooth ride

Most drivers are impressed with the silent motor and smooth acceleration of an electric vehicle. Gas engines vibrate and get louder as they rev up, and transmissions add in noise as well. With electric, those elements aren’t involved, leaving a quiet ride. Plus, electric motors have top-notch instant torque, taking you from full stop to highway speeds in no time flat.

The lowdown on charging upMost EV owners charge at home, but

sometimes they will need a power-up on the road. In just the last few years, options have become more flexible for both.

Charging times vary based on the vehicle and voltage of the charging station. The length of time will depend on the size of the car’s battery pack and how much range the owner wants to put on the car before hitting the road. It’s not necessary to fully discharge or deplete the battery before charging nor does the owner need to fully charge before driving. Think of it like plugging your cell phone in: sometimes you just want to add some charge to your battery and you don’t need to wait for it to be completely charged before unplugging and using it.Level 1 — 120 volts

Charging a vehicle at Level 1 means plugging in to a standard 120-volt outlet. Most electric vehicles can be charged at Level 1, although it takes significantly longer than other

charging options. Level 2 — 240 volts

Using 240-volt service, a dead battery can be fully charged in approximately two to eight hours. Some models can charge completely in as little as 30 minutes. Direct Current Quick Charging

This option is typically only available for public charging, and stations are usually found along major transportation corridors. On average, the DC charger can add 40 miles of range for every 10 minutes of charging. Charging at home

Preparing for your electric vehicle is easy. Installing a Level 2 home charger is much like installing the wiring for a clothes dryer or other heavy appliance. Most homeowners hire an electrician for this and it can usually be done in a few hours. There are also Level 2 chargers that can be plugged into a 240 outlet, so a homeowner may opt to have a 240 outlet installed just for this purpose rather than having the charger permanently installed.

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

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The Clay Electric Foundation Board of Directors approved

$183,100 IN GRANTSduring its Sept., Oct. and Nov. meetings.

St. Catherine’s Society $10,000 of St. Vincent de Paul (Clay County) The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Orange Park is an international organization of lay persons which allows men and women to join together in offering person-to-person service to the needy. Grant funds will be used to assist the needy with basic needs such as electric bills, water bills and rent costs. The Foundation for $15,000 Florida Gateway College (Columbia, Baker, Gilchrist and Union counties) The Foundation for Florida Gateway College exists solely to provide financial support for Florida Gateway College and the students it serves. Funds will be used to purchase four two-year scholarships from Florida Prepaid, one each for Columbia, Baker, Gilchrist and Union counties, as part of the Take Stock in Children program. Columbia County $5,000 Education Foundation (Columbia County) The Columbia Public Schools Foundation raises funds to support and enhance Columbia County School District programs. Funds will be used to purchase supplies for the Educators’ Emporium, a “store” where teachers can get items for their classrooms for free. The Emporium is supported solely by donations from community businesses. West Putnam Volunteer $10,000 Fire Department (Putnam, Alachua, Clay and Marion counties)The West Putnam Volunteer Fire Department responds to emergency calls in a 62-square mile area of West Putnam County and gives mutual aid to neighboring counties. Funds from the grant will be used to acquire “Jaws of Life” equipment for motor vehicle accidents. Ferst Readers, Inc. $5,000 (Bradford, Baker, Volusia counties) Ferst Readers is a community-based organization founded to address the problem of children entering kindergarten without basic early literacy skills and school readiness. Grant funds will be used to support the early childhood literacy development program in

Bradford, Baker and Volusia counties. Promised Land Family $5,000 Ministries, Inc. (Union, Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Baker counties) Promised Land Family Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit in Lake Butler that seeks to develop youth into responsible members of society through educational activities and programs that focus on agriculture and the outdoors. Funds from the grant will support the Farm Life-New Life program, which entails both an equine therapy program and a horticulture program. Educational Foundation $5,000 of Lake County, Inc. (Lake County) The Educational Foundation of Lake County is a nonprofit organization that directly supports the Lake County Public School district. Funding from the grant will support the ACT Reading Prep program. The Clay County $10,000 Education Foundation (Clay County) The Clay County Education Foundation funds teacher mini-grants and provides classroom and enrichment supplies that extend beyond that for which general funds are available. Grant funds will be used to support the STEM Van program. These dollars will be matched 100 percent by the State of Florida’s funding for education foundations. Hawthorne Life $2,500 Enrichment Center (Alachua, Putnam counties) The Hawthorne Life Enrichment Center provides meals, informational programs and socialization to the senior population. Grant funds will contribute to five student scholarships and a membership grant to assist seniors in need. Montgomery Conference Center $12,000 (Bradford, Alachua, Clay, Putnam, Baker, Columbia, Lake, Suwannee, Flagler, Marion counties)The Montgomery Conference Center is located south of Starke in both Clay and Bradford coun-ties, and offers a meeting and camp space. Funding from the grant will help renovate a lodge used by veterans and bring at-risk teens to the camp. Partnership for Strong Families $8,000 (Alachua, Baker, Columbia, Suwannee, Bradford, Union counties) Partnership for Strong Families is contracted by DCF to provide comprehensive child welfare services to children who have experienced

abuse, neglect or abandonment. Grant funds will support the Community Employability Program, which seeks to provide community members with the skills and tools to re-enter the workforce, improve their current status or explore starting a small business. Epic-Cure Inc. $7,500 (Putnam, Clay, Baker, Bradford, Flagler counties) Epic-Cure is a volunteer organization that seeks to eliminate food waste, feed the hungry and teach children and veterans about nutrition and healthy food preparation. Funds from the grant will help with renovating the Putnam County Food Rescue and Distribution Center. Keep Alachua County Beautiful $11,000 (Alachua County) Keep Alachua County Beautiful’s mission is to beautify, conserve resources, recycle, educate and preserve its community’s environmental legacy. Grant funds will go toward fence and tree removal as part of the restoration of the historic Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery. Quigley House, Inc. $15,000 (Clay County) Quigley House is a domestic violence shelter and sexual assault program in Clay County. It operates a 24-hour emergency shelter and crisis hotline, as well as provides counseling, victim advocacy and case management. Fund-ing from the grant will be used to install a new gating system at the shelter, as well as other new safety features. Celebration United $15,000 Methodist Church (Alachua County) Celebration United Methodist Church in Gainesville is a Christian community dedicated to healing and wholeness, and is committed to being a safe and welcoming place for children and adults of all abilities. Grant funds will sup-port the building of an inclusive and accessible community playground. Orange Springs Civic Club, Inc. $1,700 (Marion County) The Orange Springs Civic Club is a service club that seeks to further local charitable and cultural development and promote community welfare. Grant funds will used to replace light-ing in the clubhouse and to replace the parking barrier. Wheelchairs 4 Kids $10,000 (All counties) Wheelchairs 4 Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities by providing wheel-chairs, home and vehicle modifications, and

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other assistive equipment at no charge. Grant funds will support the Let’s Roll program. Special Olympics Florida $5,000 (All counties) Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate. Funding from the grant will be used to purchase clean-ing and sanitizing supplies for the COVID-19 Relief Program. The House Next Door $5,000 (Volusia County) The purpose of The House Next Door, located in DeLand, is to strengthen the entire family unit through education and counseling. All programs embrace and recognize individual and family values, and emphasize the role of parents and the importance of sound family

management and parenting skills. Funding from the grant will be used to help provide mental health services through a Tele Health platform. Melrose Library Association $5,000 (Putnam, Alachua counties) The Melrose Library Association seeks to enhance the quality of life of Melrose residents by increasing the use of the library by current patrons, attracting new patrons and obtaining additional resources for the library. Funds from the grant will be used to support the Pack-a-Sack program at Melrose Elementary. Arnette House, Inc. $5,000 (Marion County) Arnette House provides a 24/7 residential ado-lescent emergency shelter for youth ages 10-17 in Ocala. Grant funds will support educational and recreational programs.

Your Operation Round Up dollars at workWith your help through contributions to Operation Round Up, Demetri and Shaquana Perry of Gainesville have a place to call home. Habitat for Humanity regularly applies for grant funding and Alachua County’s Habitat received funding for the Perrys’ home. The home was also made possible through Habitat for Humanity’s partnership with Santa Fe College’s Construction and Technical programs. This is the 10th home built by students in those programs. For more information on how Operation Round Up helps local organizations, visit www.clayelectric.com/community-education/operation-round.

Peace by Piece $5,400 (Marion County) Peace by Piece, a sewing ministry of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Ocala, shares love, prayers and hope through hand-sewn items. Its projects include duffel bags for children in child protection, pillowcase dresses for girls in need, adult bibs for nursing/rehab centers, and quilt repairs for domestic violence centers. Grant funds will be used to purchase supplies. Union County $10,000 School Foundation (Union County) The Union County Schools Foundation supports the academic, social and emotional develop-ment of students in Union County. Funding from the grant will support the Connect 2 Kids program, which will help teachers use technol-ogy to reach students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tired of waiting on your electric bill to arrive?Receive your electric bill by email and get it three days sooner than by regular mail. Visit

ClayElectric.com: log into your account, click on Electronic Billing and check the box for “yes.” You can also sign up by calling us at 1-800-224-4917. Once enrolled, you will receive your next

bill and Power Line insert in your inbox.

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CANOE GRUMMAN 16’ square stern, comes w/sails & trailer, $1,200. 904-282-4417. GibsonSYRACUSE CHINA place settings for 12; also several serving pieces, includes sugar bowl w/lid & creamer, $300. 386-546-9395 Ferretti 2 WOODEN JEWELRY boxes, felt lined, $25. White wooden jewelry box w/ rose on it, $25. Duracraft desk fan, $10. White yarn w/orange beads plant hanger, $10. 352-235-2829 Bonner TEXAS TRAILER 6x12 2020, model 61235, silver spoke 5 lug, $1,995. 352-318-0755 BrooksSTORAGE SHED full of nice items – furniture, more. High Springs.

386-466-7479 Johnson 1946 WD9 I-H McCormick Farm Tractor 50 HP diesel, great restore project, $1,200. Toro Sand Pro 3 all-wheel hyd drive, good for hunting, $500. 386-755-3465 DelbeneS&W AR15 new unfired, $1,200. DPMS AR15 unfired, $1,000. SR 556 AR 15, $1,900. Uzi 9mm, $1,900. Ammo- PMC X-Tac 5.56x 45mm 100 round lots, $100. American Eagle 5.56x 45mm tracer 100 rounds, $100. Wolf Steel case w/copper HP (really) 100 rounds 223, $135. 9mm +P Golden Saber 100 rounds HP, $125. Freedom Munitions 223 60 gr. SP 100 rounds, $150. Silver Bear 308 SP 100 rounds, $150. Lots more guns & ammo not listed; call, lv clear msg. 352-234-0775 Raym 1996 FORD ECONOLINE van, 100,000 miles, exc cond, $2,500 obo. Union County. 352-451-9200 Naquin NEW 4-WHEELER tires & mag rims, size T27-9.00-14. Only used for 1 hour. $600. 352-222-2749 BizzellOCALA 17 ACRES NW area next to prestigious horse farms w/private entrance, $16,000/acre. Join 4 acres, well & septic available, $30,000/acre. Owner may finance. 352-373-1196 or

352-672-5550 SchmittMOTORCYCLE JACKET. Black leather with liner by First Classics. Size M (female or male). New, never worn. Costs $195 new, asking $150. Motorcycle chaps. Black leather by Leather Club. Size Small $50. 904-282-9167 RoweGOLF CLUBS set. Driver, 3 Wood and 5 Wood. 3 Iron thru PW. All clubs have graphite shafts and are in great shape. Offer comes with golf bag, head covers, golf umbrella, rain hood and a dozen golf balls. $150. Text me at 904-505-1848. TerpackLIFT FOR a power wheelchair, $100. Assortment of camo, some never worn, size 36 pants, size xl shirts and jackets. $2 to $10 In Windsor off Hwy. 301. 352-363-6033 Gann77 PASSENGER, 2016 diesel Bluebird school bus. Only 60,000 miles. AC and seatbelts. Excellent condition; great for a school or church. Runs great. $42,000 or best offer. 352-514-2944 DavisLIKE NEW brown leather sofa and love seat, rolled arms with brass tacks. $300 for both sofa and love seat. 904-282-6607 Coffman1989 FORD F-150. Two-wheel-drive long-wheel base. Needs work. $500. 904-284-5496 McInerney

Ingredients½ tsp garlic powderSalt and ground pepper4-lb chicken, cut in 8 pieces1 T butter2 c sliced button mushrooms4 strips bacon, cut into ¼”-

wide strips1 medium onion, cut into

chunks2 carrots, peeled and cut into

½” cubes1 parsnip, peeled and cut

into ½” cubes1 turnip, peeled and cut into

½” cubes3 garlic cloves, minced28-oz. can whole tomatoes,

drained and chopped14.5-oz can chicken stock¼ c fresh parsley1 c burgundy wine

InstructionsCombine garlic powder, 1

tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper; mix well. Rinse and dry chicken. Season with salt mixture. In a dutch oven, melt butter over medium

heat. Add the mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until they release their liquid. Remove mushrooms; set aside. Add bacon and cook for 3 minutes or until crisp. Drain and set aside.

Add chicken pieces to dutch oven, skin side down. Cook for about 8 minutes or until brown; turn over and cook 8 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate. Discard all but 2 T oil from pan. Add onions and cook 5-7 minutes. Add carrots, parsnips and turnips; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook about 10 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Return chicken to pot and add tomatoes, stock and wine. Cover and bring to simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 1 hour until chicken falls off the bone. Garnish with mushrooms, bacon and parsley.

Chicken stew

12 Kilowatt ǀ December 2020 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR FREEZER. 14 cu ft. Exc cond, $200. PU in Mdbg. 904-291-3211 PhillipsPOOL TABLE. Olhausen "Best in Billiards" Americana 4'x8'. Green felt, slate, wood sides and legs, leather strapped pockets. Excellent condition. Includes tan vinyl cover, four cues, one bridge cue, balls, racks, brush, cue tips and cue wall rack. Save $2K. $895. HealthStar sauna. Seats three. Four windows. Portable. Fits in cor-ner of room. Stereo and mood lights. One owner. Uses standard electrical wall outlet. Never used. Will help move. Save $1,200. $475. S&W .22 pistol. M&P compact 3.5 inch barrel. Ambidex-trous thumb safety. Two stainless 10-round magazines. Threaded barrel. One owner. Original box, lock, owner's manual. Very good condition. $375. Call Joe at 386-454-5274. Zahler1 BURIAL LOT at Peniel Cemetery in Palatka, $1,100. 386-326-6103 SchwabREDUCED PRICE. 2/2 house, extra strong, built for wind zone 3 (110 MPH), on lake, 113 ac lot, live oaks, palms, fruit trees, FP, porch, 2 car port in Georgetown, 104 Lisa Ter, $9,900. 386-524-0185 Olowski FREE: NICE QUALITY 4-pc luggage set. Come and get them. 352-454-1328 Wyshinski DINING ROOM table, China hutch and credenza table. Set is $1,000 or can separate. Fine china, flatware and much more formal table settings. Full size bed and dressing table, $175. Can text pics of anything you are interested in on request. Cypress table, lamps, much more. Entire house full. 904-866-8482 WilliamsELECTRIC TRAIN. Louis Marx NY Patent 2019:96 Cat #1249, 50 watts. Engine 999, coal car, box car, open freight and caboose. Tracks, two trans-fer, station and some figures. $225. Leave phone number with message. 386-496-3538 MullenBURIAL PLOT located at Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, $1,600. Call Ruth 904-452-1928. Tutton SCRUBS, 33 tops 28med, 1sm, 4lrg; 22 pants 15sm, 7med, like new, $100. Twin bed w/metal headboard, immaculate, $150. 904-742-1528 HarveyFREE LAYING CHICKENS and roosters. Two years to one year old. Roosters and hens must go together. You catch. Leave message on answer-ing machine. 904-269-3232 TrubeyBURIAL PLOT, Masonic Section, Memory Gardens, Orange Park. Listed at $2,600, will sell for $2,100 OBO. Call Bob or Lou 386-684-4115. 386-643-7488 Cox2015 NOMAD 329 BH 38.5 ft. Sleeps 8, full bath and kitchen. 3 slide outs, outside cook station, fridge and sink. Plenty of storage. Excellent con-dition, new canvas cover made to fit. Ft. White. $21K. Call Jack, 904-814-2221. SteeleCHRISTUS GARDENS, Jax Memory, 2 plots, beautiful shade tree, valued at $2,600 each, will sell for $2,100 each, individually or together. 904-402-2534 McNiel2 BURIAL PLOTS and 2 vaults in Riverside Memorial Park on Normandy Blv. in Garden of Grace. $5,000. Leave message and I will return call. 904-703-4211 MurrayALL WOOD DESK w/hutch, Kathy Ireland edi-tion, dark brown, $300 obo. Versa desk electric, black, w/2-monitor stand, like new, $300 obo. 904-588-5299 Wollenzin COLLECTIBLE COINS: Sacajawea golden dollars, roll of 25, uncirc. US Mint wrapped, 2000 P 1st yr issue. Approx. 100 rolls state quarters, many US Mint wrapped, uncirc., others rolled as received.

1921 Walking Liberty half dollar. 1901 Morgan silver dollar, nice cond. 1901-S Morgan silver dollar, nice cond. 1897-0 Morgan silver dollar, nice cond. Fort White. Call for prices. 904-287-1073 or 904-254-9997 Ricciardelli ’67 GTO, 400, garage kept, Hagerty insured, $25,000. Call Dennis 7 am-3 pm. 904-497-2448 Slocum4 GOODYEAR TIRES, made in USA, 245/70R 19.5. Load range F 4080# @ 85 psi. $30 ea. Good tread, no time cracks. 14’ Lund Red Open – 3-seat outboard w/trailer & 15 HP Evinrude, bullet proof 2 cycle, all good running cond. $1,200. Astor. 912-266-0574 Schilf NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICS, 1984-2018, in annual gold embossed cases, 2 cases/yr w/12 mags. $10. Encyclopedia Americana, 30 vol set, binding burgundy red leather simulated w/golden embossing, + 2 bonus issues, $200. Astor. 352-759-2730 FullerSHEPHERDS AVAILABLE. Miniature dachshund puppies available soon. Miniature horses - tame, all colors, call for prices. Leave number. 352-546-1174 Murray FORD MUSTANG wheels ’05-present, 17”x8” chrome, no scratches or mars, perfect, w/Mustang center caps, $700. 352-475-3817 HigginbothamMOTORCYCLE, 2000, black, 1100cc, Yamaha V-Star Classic, looks nice, runs nice, 45,000 miles, new brakes/tires/battery, cover & helmets included, $2,850. Hawthorne. 352-547-9303 Lazzaro 17’ BASS BOAT, mint cond, garage kept, valued at $16,000, sell for $10,000 obo. Smith & Wesson stainless steel semi-automatic .45 pistol, $500. Kel-tec semi-automatic .32 pistol w/3 magazines, $300. Russian 7.62 x54 rifle w/scope, $300. Snub-nose .38 revolver, $300. 2-wheel trailer w/ramp & new tires, $350. TAURUS 5MM semi-automatic pistol, good cond, $300. .38 revolver, exc cond, $275. 4-pc bedroom set, queen bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, $450. Elliptical exercise machine, paid thousands, sell $400. Set of golf clubs, $50. 904-654-7841 or 904-254-3767 Box’95 DODGE V6 2500 cargo van, runs great, 93,170 original miles, $1,500 obo. 386-972-6040 Spring5-6 MAN VITA spa/hot tub with cover. You move, $500. 1981 280ZX 2+2, not running, ttop, 5 speed, $1,000. GE electric stove/range, works, $100. 904-237-0673 BallmanFRIGIDAIRE GALLERY French door fridge. 27 cu. 5 months old. Model FGHB2868TF. Stainless steel. $1,700 cash. Reply e-mail only to gsur-man42@gmail.com. Surman1 WEEK TIMESHARE at the Islander Beach Resort in New Smyrna Beach. It's a 1BR/1BA condo overlooking the beach. It has a beautiful view with balcony. Sleeps 4. The annual date is open and currently available for 2021 Bikeweek. $5,000. Beautiful 2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S with 13,184 miles. Garage kept with fabric

cover, mustang seat for driver & passenger w/backrests. Light bar in front, Vance & Hines pipes, new Tires in front & rear, new brake pads. Have all maintenance records & clean title. $6,000. 407-616-2176 Lambing$150 TWIN mat/box sp + iron hb/fb/frame. $200 obo w/d Kenmore/Ropez top load, pre-owned. Gently used packing boxes, .50/sm, .70/m, .90/lg. $50 24" Dynasty bride doll in orig box, never used. 904-742- 4358 PeckHUSQVARNA MZ61”, bought 3/28/19, zero turn, sell for $3,000. AK 47, Sporter, $800. Ruger, Carbine, Semi-Auto 44 mag., $600. H&R Pardner, pump 20 ga., 26” vent rib BBL, $300. 352-240-5249 Lowe HARDCOVER AND PAPERBACK books - many authors - Danielle Steel, James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, Debbie Macomber, Fern Michaels, etc. Very good or like new condi-tion. Asking $2/HC $1/PB. Leave message for return call. Can email list of titles/authors; cash/pick up only. 352-318-3296 Baker12 FOOT 5 X 6 posts. Used, in great condition. 2 Lonewolf tree stands in good condition. Ready to use. $225 each. 352-528-2406 BoyerLAKE ACCESS home to Lake Hutchinson FSBO. Appraisal, inspection & survey have been done. Located in Keystone Heights, FL. 2,011 total sq. ft. Built in 2005, 3/2, all updated, 2 car garage, shed, plenty of sunsets & wildlife. Clay County Schools. $219,900. Call for more info and pics. 352-478-9599 Wilsey2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON Trike. Red, garage kept. Must see. Excellent condition, only 25,000 miles. It has cruise control, radio and CB. $20,000. Serious inquires only. 904-707-5496 BishopANGUS BULLS. One year old, excellent blood lines, $1,200 each. 386- 462-5848 SpencerWHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR & washer & dryer. 904-887-7298 McMillian 1995 INTERNATIONAL box truck, 28’ trac 4x2, Cummins in line 6 cyl, new batteries, runs, $5,000 obo. Wicker 6’ all weather sofa &/or chaise lounge - $100 ea. Beer signs – NASCAR mirror – Dale Earnhardt Jr., $75. 2006 Miller Lite Kurt Busch cardboard figure, $50. Several smaller metal signs - Bud, Coors, Mich, Rolling Rock, NatIce, $15-$20 ea. Neon Bud racing helmet, $20. 352-468-2466 Smith UTILITY TRAILER, max capacity 870 lbs, tow bar incl, exc cond, $85. 904-574-1796 Holmes14’ BLUE FIN aluminum boat w/title & trailer, no motor, $900. 352-759-2063 SchelldorfMERCURY 7.5HP outboard motor, $650. Mercury 40hp outboard motor, $650. $1,000 cash for both. Georgetown area. Both motors are building kept and in good condition. 304-415-8531 Foster

RENTAL3BR HOUSE for rent, share rent, $999 rent, deposit $989. Green Cove Springs 904-529-2468 Knutsen

CLAY ELECTRICBOARD OF TRUSTEESMeets at noon Thursday,

Dec. 17 and Thursday, Jan. 28 in Keystone Heights

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

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

Ricky DavisGeneral Manager & CEO

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

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

COMMUNICATIONS Kathy RichardsonManager of Communications