January 2017

The newsletter for members of Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Foundation awards first Operation Round Up grants

The newsletter for members of Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

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Clay Electric members enjoy benefits through our cooperative status There are a number of important char-acteristics of electric cooperatives that set them apart from other types of utilities. Ask our members what they like about Clay Electric, and things like excellent service, competitive rates and reliable power are often mentioned. As a co-op, our members also elect the governing board made of trustees living throughout our service territory. Even if you cannot attend our Annual Meeting in person, you have the option to vote by mail. Read on for more details about what makes us more than just your electric utility.Elected trustees One important aspect of receiving service from Clay Electric is the fact that the members of the co-op elect their fel-low members to represent them on the cooperative’s board of trustees. Our board of trustees consists of members who have been nominated by fellow members resid-ing in their districts and have been voted upon by all members who attend our An-nual Meeting in March or vote by mail. Many of our board members have many years of service on our board, plus several have served on the Florida statewide association board. Others have served at the national level. Your co-op has a nine-member board of trustees. The duties of the board of trustees include meeting monthly. They review a variety of issues which have an impact on the co-op, including financial and operational reports. The board estab-lishes overall policies and also declares Capital Credits. We’ve been fortunate to have a board that is dedicated to the co-op and has provided excellent leadership. Its support of management and employees has been extraordinary, and this support has con-tributed to the success of Clay Electric. Trustee meetings for Districts 2, 4 and 6 are being held soon. If you live in one of those districts, you are invited to attend the meeting. Registration begins at 6 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. Kelley Smith of Bostwick is the incum-bent trustee for District 2. The meeting will be held at the Sam Hogg Pavilion

north of Palatka on Jan. 31. Carl Malphurs of Alachua is the incum-bent trustee for District 4. The meeting will be held at the New Oak Grove Baptist Church in Bland on Jan. 30. Jimmy Wilson of Orange Park is the in-cumbent trustee for District 6. The meeting will be held on Feb. 2 at the Clay County Shrine Club, 2471 County Road 209, in Green Cove Springs. Capital Credits Many of our members tell us they really like the fact that we’re a not-for-profit utility and have refunded Capital Credits to our members for 42 consecutive years. Members tell us they look forward to their Capital Credits being posted on their March bills as a credit, which helps lower their power bills for that month. Entitled members who have moved away from our service area receive a refund check. At some utilities, any money left over at the end of the year goes into the city general fund, to be spent on road paving or some other project. At Clay, these funds are set aside and later refunded to the members. Last year, the board of trustees declared a $6 million refund. Operation Round Up As a cooperative, we are in a unique position to go beyond providing electric-ity. Last year we began Operation Round Up, which is another way for us to do just that. If you look inside this issue of the Kilowatt, you’ll see the first recipients of the Operation Round Up funds. These organizations were selected by the Clay Electric Foundation trustees, and each month more funds will be awarded to charitable organizations and groups work-ing to improve the lives of people in our service territory. In closing, I would like to mention that Clay Electric has had mission and vision statements guiding us for many years. A few years ago, we added a purpose state-ment that speaks directly to our heritage as a cooperative. We exist “to enrich the lives of our members by delivering elec-tricity and strengthening the communities we serve.”

KilowattVol. 48, No. 1, January 2017 (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.

Kathy Richardson, editor

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Ricky DavisGeneral Manager

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Happy New Year! You can start the year right by giving your home an energy efficiency check-up. At Clay Electric, we pride ourselves on being your trusted energy provider and assisting you with your energy needs. Here are some tips for evaluating your residence to make sure it is as energy efficient as possible. First, inspect areas in the house where proper lighting is criti-cal (outdoor/indoor entrances, the kitchen-area, hallways, near stairs) and replace any old incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs. LED bulbs are now available for a cost between $2 to $5 (per bulb) and have an average lifespan of 25,000 hours compared with incandescent bulbs, which last an average of 1,200 hours. Using these bulbs not only increases your home’s safety, but also saves you money by increasing the lifespan of each bulb, while reducing the amount of energy each bulb uses. In Florida, electricity usage is heavy in both the summer, when air conditioners are running most of the day, and in the winter, when home heating units are used to keep away the morning chills. Heating and cooling your home are usually the largest drivers of how much energy you use each month. Having a well-functioning HVAC system is always critical. Here are some ways to increase the efficiency of your system regardless of its age: • Have your HVAC system inspected annually by a professional to make sure it is running at its best. • Make sure to change your system’s air filters regularly. In fact, since it’s the beginning of 2017, go ahead and start this regular maintenance by changing your filter this week! • Inside your home there may areas around air ducts or in insu-lated areas, such as the attic, which require routine maintenance to address problems such as leaky air ducts or possible attic insulation deficiencies. • There may also be places throughout your home where the strategic use of floor or ceiling fans can result in gains in energy efficiency by affecting how air flows in a room and from one room to another—and in the summer you can raise the tempera-ture on your thermostat a couple of degrees without any reduc-tion in comfort levels. • Also, check the exterior areas of your home, such as doorframes and windows, which could be improved with new weather-strip-ping, or with fresh applications of caulk and/or other sealants. As your electric cooperative, we can assist you with a profes-sional home energy survey to ensure your home is using electric-ity in an efficient manner. Contact our Energy Services Division for more information. Additionally, you can do your own quick audit by following this checklist: http://energy.gov/energysaver/do-it-yourself-home-energy-audits. For more information about how you can begin these easy home improvement projects, visit www.energy.gov/energysaver. At Clay Electric, we are proud to provide you with safe, af-fordable, and reliable electricity. As part of our mission to serve you—our members—we are always happy to assist you with tips and services that can make your home more comfortable and save you money on your electric bill. More information about energy use and improving energy efficiency in your home is available at ClayElectric.com.

Give your home an energy efficiency check-up

Did you know...

By regularly replacing the filter on your heating/cooling system, you can save on your electric bill?

A dirty filter makes your system work harder and uses more energy.

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Clay Electric Foundation awards first grants

$10,000 ACORN Clinic (Alachua, Bradford, Union counties)

The Clay Electric Foundation presented a check for $10,000 to ACORN Clinic recently. Pictured in the photo (back row) are Clay Electric trustee Carl Malphurs, member relations representative for the Keystone Heights District Pat Mundorff and Clay Electric board of trustees president Dewitt Hersey. In front are ACORN Clinic’s Laurie Jennings, Lynda McCar-thy and Candace King. Founded in 1974, the ACORN Clinic uses volunteers to provide high-quality, low-cost healthcare to low-income patients with and without insurance and with little financial resources to pay for their medical needs. The funds from the Clay Electric Foundation will be used toward replacement of the current HVAC system and installation of insulation in the medical clinic.

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$10,000 Lake Area Ministries(Clay, Bradford, Putnam)

Chip Wester, center, accepted the Clay Foundation grant from Clay Electric’s trustees and employees recently. Pic-tured from left are Dewitt Hersey, president of the co-op’s board of trustees; Dale Furlong, manager of the Keystone Heights District office; Wester; Carl Hagglund, trustee; and Pat Mundorff, Keystone Heights District member relations representative. Lake Area Ministries (LAM), an all-volunteer organization, is primarily a food pantry focusing on feeding needy families. As funds allow, the organization assists with other basic needs. The funds will be used to assist families in need with electric bills, gas to help clients get to medical appointments, gas for home heating and cooking, and non-narcotic prescriptions.

$12,160 Fort McCoy Little League (Marion)

Jim Beeler, district manager of the co-op’s Salt Springs and Palatka offices, present-ed the grant funds to one of the Fort McCoy Little League participants. Pictured at far left is Dusty Echols, member relations representative for the Salt Springs District. Funds will be used to purchase new baseball equipment including helmets, catchers’ sets, bats, bases, a moveable pitcher’s mound and a batting cage. Funds will also be used for a new septic tank, a new roof and framing for the bleachers, and new clay to bring the field up to league standards.

MEMBERS’ DONATIONS AT WORK

The Clay Electric Foundation Board of Directors approved

$71,160 IN GRANTSduring its November meeting.

In an effort to improve the lives of members, Clay Electric implemented Operation Round Up in October 2016, a program that generates and collects charitable donations that will be used to benefit organizations in the community. The program “rounds up” a mem-ber’s bill to the nearest dollar, and that tax-deductible amount goes directly to the Clay Electric Foundation. This foundation is governed by volunteer directors selected from the 14 counties in Clay’s service area. All funds stay in the community to benefit Clay Electric members. Pictured here are the first grant recipients.

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$12,000 Happy House (Columbia, Suwannee)

Pictured at right, Clay Electric trustee John Henry Whitehead presents a grant check to Charis Stone, associate director of Happy House in Lake City. Pictured at left are Troy Adams, district manager of the Lake City and Gainesville district of-fices, and Jordan Wade, Lake City District member relations representative. Happy House serves socio-economically disadvantaged families through a high-quality, developmen-tally appropriate early childhood program. Funds will be used to purchase specialized playground equipment to promote the physical development of children by providing a range of outdoor opportunities that build gross motor skills, collabora-tion and social interaction.

$10,000 Rodeheaver Boys Ranch Palatka (located in Putnam, serves all counties)

Clay Electric trustee Kelley Smith presents a Foundation check to Krista Purcell, director of development for Rode-heaver Foundation. Also pictured, from left, are Jim Beeler, district manager of the co-op’s Salt Springs and Palatka offices, Ken Johnson, executive director of the Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, and Derek Hembree, Palatka District member relations representative. Founded in 1950, the Rodeheaver Boys Ranch is a 790-acre sanctuary for boys who need a home, a family, and roots for a brighter future. Funds will be used to run electricity to the Boy Scout camp on the ranch.

$5,000 Friends of the Micanopy Library (Alachua, Marion)

Clay Electric trustees Susan Reeves and Jo Ann Smith pres-ent Aquay Parks, program director for the Micanopy Library tutoring program, with the Clay Foundation grant recently. The grant funds will be used to support the Micanopy Tutor-ing program, which provides free, after-school, one-on-one tutoring and mentoring so that at-risk, poorly performing K-12 students can reach their educational potential and increase their self-esteem.

$12,000 BASCA Inc. (Clay)

Andy Chaff, Orange Park District manager, presents a Foun-dation grant to Beth Hughes Clark, CEO of BASCA, Inc., as Steve Hollingsworth, Orange Park District member relations representative, and Clay Electric trustee Jimmy Wilson look on. BASCA, Inc. focuses on helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve a higher quality of life and sense of belonging. Funds will be used to support the BASCA CREATIONS Project. This project is part of a life skills development program and teaches social and commu-nication skills as well as helping individuals to stay on a task and complete it; follow directions; work independently and in teams; develop their creative nature; and be self-reliant.

For more information about the Clay Electric Foundation or to apply for a grant, visithttp://www.clayelectric.com/community-education/operation-round

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Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling.

Proverbs 20:3

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Scholarships available for high school seniors The Clay Electric youth scholar-ship program is funded by unclaimed money that would normally have to be turned over to the state. A 2003 bylaw amendment allows Clay Elec-tric to keep this money in an educa-tional trust to fund the scholarship program. The annual scholarship program is limited to any public, private or

It happens sometimes. You receive your electric bill and it seems higher than normal or higher than you expected. There are a few things you can check before call-ing Clay Electric. First, verify your me-ter reading. You can find instructions at the co-op’s website or you can request a brochure from your district office. See the examples printed on this page. Keep in mind that the reading on your meter will be a little higher than the reading on your bill statement. Also, bear in mind that when a meter reader is unable to access a property, a bill may be estimated. If estimated, the designation “EST” will show near the top of your bill statement under the column labeled previous. Any differ-ence between estimated and actual use will be taken into account the next month when a good reading is ob-tained and your bill adjusted. If there are still questions about the reading, please call the co-op. Second, check the number of days in

the billing cycle. In cases of severe weather or holidays, there may be more days in the billing cycle than normal. Typically, the electric bill will cover 30 or 31 days, but at times the billing cycle may include up to 36 days. Third, consider the weather con-ditions that might have caused an increase. You might read one of our brochures for summer and winter tips that provide information about ways to keep seasonal energy usage down. These are available at ClayElectric.com.

Example: 43894 kilowattsOn your electric meter, sometimes it is not easy to tell to which number the dial is pointing. For example, in this illustration, is the dial hand in the dial second from left pointing to the 3 or 4? In this case, read it as a 3 rather than a 4, because the dial immediately to the right has not yet passed 0.

Electric bill seem high? Here some factors to consider

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home schooled high school senior whose home (primary residence) is served by Clay Electric and who will be graduating from high school at the end of this school year. Applications are available at ClayElectric.com and at all district offices. The deadline to apply is April 3. The selections are based on com-munity involvement, extra-curricular and academic achievements. To provide an equal representation of scholarship winners throughout the Clay Electric service area, no more than one student at a given public school can receive a scholar-ship, and not every school will have a scholarship recipient.

Beginning next month, the co-op is offering a new way for members to pay their bills. An account-specific barcode will be printed on the back of each bill begin-ning in February. This barcode payment method is called Checkout by PayGo and is of-fered through the PayGo company. Members can now pay their bills using the barcode at Dollar General Stores. Cash will be accepted at all locations. A convenience fee of $1.95 will be added at checkout. According to Checkout by PayGo, this payment program should be expanding to add more locations and vendors in the near future PayGo is a real-time cash payment solution for co-op members.

For those using cash, a new way to pay bills

Clay Electric members have saved $158,000 on prescription drugs with the Co-op Connections Card since we launched the program in 2012. Members have been enjoying this money-saving tool that connects them with discounts on everything from hotel stays to prescriptions. Be sure to present the card at the register to receive your discount! Clay Electric encourages its members to visit local businesses that participate in the Co-op Connections program. More than 200 area businesses are participating in the Co-op Connections discount program. As a Touchstone Energy co-op, Clay Electric strives to serve its members according to four core values: integrity, accountability, innovation and commit-ment to community. The cooperative’s Co-op Connections Card is one of the ways that Clay lives up to those values.

Co-op Connections Card saves members money

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MODEL 1894 Marlin Rifle, $500. Skillsaw saw, $30, tile saw $30. 386-538-6906 McCormick4 GOODYEAR Wrangler all terrain, 255/65R-17, less than 100 miles, paid $800, take $400. Rachel 386-937-4674 BaggsSINGER SEWING machine, brand new, does every-thing. 904-264-8907 BlantonSINGER FEATHERWEIGHT 1935 black, orig. manual, attachments, box, $300. 386-755-3905 KempCAREX TRANSFERABLE convalescent shower chair, $125 obo; Antique “winter” model piano w/bench, needs work/remodel, $75 obo; Star Wars sheet of 41¢ stamps, mint cond, $15; Kodak Easy Share printer dock series 3 w/carry bag, charger & photo paper, $30; 2005 Cadillac DeVille, sale/trade $2,000 as is,165K miles; Black cover & stylus for Galaxy Tab 3 Lite, $20; Brand new transfer board, $40 obo; Wheelbarrow, $45. 352-468-1143 or 352-468-2353 WilliamsonMOUNTAIN GETAWAY, quaint neighborhood, Hiawatha Campground bw Bryson City & Cherokee, NC. Very inexpensive. 904-769-3894 BryantCANOE & PADDLE boat, best offer. Woody 352-478-6059 Manning1989 JEEP COMANCHE, 183,202 miles, white, needs TLC, $1,000. DeLeon Springs. 386-985-4149 GambleROLAND DIGITAL piano, $1,500; Dining table w/6 chairs & extension, $400; 904-645-7180 Raczak 2 3,500-LB V axles w/leaf springs & brakes, 81” hub-to-hub, lube through center hubs, Brakes, drums &

bearings less than 4 yrs old, $150/ea, $250/both. also actuator avail., $50. Salt Springs. 352-685-1705 LaneSEVERAL OLDER Beanie Babies & sets, buy 1 or all for best offer; never played with, must sell; Hess firetruck, Coke semi w/helicopter-2000 Christmas theme, Hess truck w/helicopter & cruiser, NIB, $35 obo; 2 Cabbage Patch dolls, never played with, out of box due to box damage, $20. 904-796-0550 NormanROLAND TD-6V percussion drum set, good cond, $600; Golf cart, batteries good, needs work, $500; Promeris for dogs, XL 3-pack, L 3-pack plus 1 single, $50/all; 2 beautiful roosters, free range birds, best of-fer; 5 small ficus trees, free. 386-312-9819 KammererFRIGIDAIRE WALL OVEN, $150, black 2012 model, works great, 27"w x28.5"h x24.5"d; Nice couch, $75, dark tan suede fabric, no stains, great condition, 68"w x 42"h, selling both due to remodel. 352-222-4753 PundtPEDAL STEEL GFI-Expo D-10 8 & 4, exc cond, $2,000. 352-595-8084 Roe 1245042’95 TOYOTA Celica convertible, P/S P/B air automatic, 112,000 orig miles, garage-kept, $4,500. Bostwick 386-329-2259 JacksonHERITAGE 26-PC punch bowl set, vintage, beautiful cut glass, complete, exc cond, still in orig. box. 386-961-8250 CistaroSM TRUCK hardtop cover, 81”L x 61”W w/keys, white, $450; Lg entertainment center, blond white pine w/glass shelves, 89”L x 18”W, $125. 904-284-3362 LeeINCREASE YOUR Mustang’s HP: Typhoon air intake fits ’11-’14 V6 Mustangs, only a few months old (bought from American Muscle for $373), asking $250. 352-843-1351 Barrett2/2 HOUSE on lake, oak palms lot, carport, porch, fireplace, $115,000; Kerosene heater, 50K BTU, $100. 386-467-9781 Olowski BICYCLE TRAILER, brand new, InStep, 2-seat trailer, Canopy incl. bug screen & weather shield, holds up to 92 lbs, folding frame for easy storage, $100. 352-473-8432 RhameSCHOOL/TEACHER Supplies: paper, pencils, posterboards, glue sticks, tape, folders, much more,

staplers, copy paper, expo markers, candy machine, classroom decorations; Brother Sewing Machine, like new, Model JX2517, $50 firm. 904-866-8482 SchultzCHRISTMAS HORSE Bells: go on a horse, bells are 1 1/2’’, there are 30 on a 6’ long leather belt w/ buckle, Antique, about 60 years old, all in very good cond., $120. 386-325-7243 HudsonQUILT TOPS, full/queen, various patterns, $10-$15. 904-272-1743 ParrishFIBERGLASS TOPPER for S-10 Chevy pickup, 6’ bed, $300 obo. 386-659-1774 StephensHANDMADE LEATHER mirror (from carriage collar), $195. 352-331-1640 HofigHEATER, never used, box cast iron wood heater. 352-475-3900 Mullins5’x8’ UTILITY TRAILER, wooden floor, drop gate, new tire, great shape, $795; Golf cart, 48-volt, club car, new batteries, garage-kept, great shape, w/battery charger, $2,300. Call or text. 407-497-9589 Johnston6-LIGHT CHANDELIER, $32; Pair stainless steel trailering mirrors, $15; 50-75 very old music manuscripts, $8/all; 7” Proscan internet tablet, NIB, $45; Small amp, $45; Brand new Virgin Mobile no-contract smartphone by Kyocera, $10; 7 Native American figurines, 5”-6”, $10/all; 4 troll figurines, $8/all. 352-685-9154 Hayes1987 CLASS A Winnebago Brave 22’, 76,000 miles, exc shape, clean, expensive when new, can park in any lot or pull trailer, runs good. $6,825 obo. 352-546-1335 BallardWURLITZER PIANO, exc cond, recently tuned, w/bench. $900 firm, you move. 352-278-0552 LawrenceMINIATURE MARES, tiny & tame, all colors, $350. 352-546-1174 MurrayARIENS 17.5 HP 42” cut riding mower new never used, pd $1,050, sell $800. 24” Ridgid pipe wrench, cost $90, sell $50; Ridgid galv pipecutter 1”-4” $75, 1”-2” pipecutter $35; 4 15” Rally wheels off ’96 F-150 pu, like new, $100; 8” new commercial bench grinder, $75; 9mm box 50, $20; Ridgid rathing pipe threader,

$150; Like new 3/8” HD Milwaukee elec. drill, $60. 386-325-9548 Collier HORSE TRAILER, 2-horse, straight load, steel, refurbished. $4,700. 386-546-6381 ButcherPECAN TREES, fruit trees, berries, grapevines, mulberry. Also: pecans – whole, cracked/shell blown free, shelled complete halves & pieces. Shipping avail. 386-454-7587 WebbCEMETERY PLOTS, 2 side-by-side w/vaults, in Jacksonville Memory Gardens Orange Park, Sect. 7, Everlasting Life, right by road. Reg. price $6,840, sale price $6,000. 904-282-4963 Cason2x2 MH, rent to own, Roof over panels, 4x8x3/4 paneling, 2-pc shower & tub stall, Call evenings 386-684-9753 KusaROLLEICORD V CAMERA, Xenar lens 1:3.5/75, flash unit, 9 filters & Weston light meter, $100; Movie film editor, 16mm by Kalart, $50. Astor. 352-759-2730 Fuller16 CU FT WHITE refrigerator, $125 obo. 904-635-0560 Black2 BURIAL PLOTS in Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, in beautiful Garden of Apostles area, Lot 34B, Section 9, spaces 1 & 2. Great price of $1,000 ea. 706-473-0229 or 706-485-4808 MosleyBRAND NEW Tommy Bahama men’s watch, Swiss quartz movement, water resistant, durable K1 min-eral glass crystal rose gold round face, lg numbers, 2-tone lt brown high grade leather calfskin strap, original case & price tag proving authenticity, was $275, asking $125. 352-857-6582 MarraBIRDCAGE, 21”H x 12” D x16” W, incl. toys & feeders for parakeet, $15. Lowery organ, debut model, L-71, 44-note keyboards, w/bench, music sheets & instructions, $425; Hammock, white rope, never used, $20; Camera, 2 extra lenses, comes in case, $45. 352-475-5277 MeyerHIP BOOTS/WADERS, size 12, NIB. Cost $80 new, sell for $25. 352-475-5239 DaleCATTLE EXC QUALITY Spring calving Simmental x Angus, Senepol cross cows, Good framed, great disposition, bred to Angus bull, $1,500 ea.; 4-Angus

Ingredients2 lbs. ground beefChopped onion3 T chili powder2 cans cream of mush-room soup2 cans tomato soup1 lb. Velveeta, cubed1/2 lb. grated longhorn cheese1/2 jar sliced jalapenos, drained

Make It Brown ground beef with chopped onion. Mix cooked beef with remaining ingre-dients in crockpot and stir. Serve with tortilla chips.

--Cheryl Rogers,Keystone Heights

Mexican Cheese Dip

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

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bulls, $2,000-$2,500 ea., all artificially sired. 386-755-3541 RobinsonEZ GO GOLF CART, electric, w/windshield, jakes lift kit, chrome wheels, electric starter, seats 5 people, in exc cond. $4,750. 904-203-2582 or 904-568-6460 Bristow12’ CANOPY AWNING for camper, brand new, still in wrapper, manual crank, white, cost $1,187, sell $500, hardware incl. Craftmatic adjustable bed, #1 seller, single, fully touch controlled, head & foot, fully vibrates, used 3 mos, in orig. box/wrapped, cost $4,000, sell $500, can deliver if required. 904-874-8189 Hysmith12’ ALUMINUM boat w/9.5 HP Johnson motor, galv. trailer, 2 spare tires, new trolling motor, never used swivel seats, good cond, $1,200. Savage 30.06 w/scope, exc cond, $450. Mauser 98 243 rifle w/scope, vg cond, $450. 4x8 all steel 2-wheel trailer, good tires, $150. 4 boxes Armscor, S&W 500 mag hollow pt, 80 rds, $175. 325 WSM 220 GR power point, 3 boxes Winchester Supreme 180 GR ballistic silver tip, 2 boxes 200 GR bonded, $200. 904-654-7841 Box3,300 SF RIVERFRONT home in East Palatka, 4/3, 155’ on St. Johns River 386-546-7464 Mitchem1998 WINNEBAGO Brave 29’, Gen. leveling system, 53K, great cond, lots of extras, $8,000. 386-467-8263 Blewitt1995 CHRYSLER LEBARON convertible, red, exc cond, owned by same people for 18 yrs. $4,000. 352-625-6370 FinleyAUTO GO-GO Rascal, in good cond, battery in good shape. 904-284-0246 HamelSAMPSON LAKE Waterfront Home: 2 story beauty, energy efficient, open floor plan, 1.76 Ac., cathe-dral ceilings, granite pics & info: www.zillow.com Great Buy! 14726 SW 75th Ave, Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6194 BowesTRUCK UTILITY BOX, aluminum, black, fits full size pickup, 1 lid, locks, like brand new. $300 obo. Satsuma. 904-424-3336 KellyMIRROR 42" x 87" plate glass bathroom mirror, any reasonable offer. 904-291-5081 SurmanHORSE CARRIAGE collar mirror, handmade leather, $195. 352-331-1640 HofigMUFFLERS for a 2013 Tri Glide Trike w/ a 1 3/4 inside diameter, asking $150; Tubeless Tire for camper or trailer, ST 225 X 17 R 15, 6 lug, asking $75; 5th wheel hitch, needs bed bars, exec. cond. asking $175; Short bed liner for a Dodge Dakota, asking $25. 386-328-3937 Brown12’ ALUMINUM V hull boat, 3 seater w/oars, plus brand new Minn Kota Endura C2 30 lb thrust trolling motor & new Everstart marine deep cycle battery, $350. 352-466-4482 Scohier2005 HONDA CIVIC LX 4D clean, great gas mileage, gray, new tires, $3000 obo. 352-472-0904 Gaddy7600 BTU WINDOW air conditioner, almost brand new, sacrifice for $125 obo. 386-454-2793 Keating2002 FLEETWOOD Pioneer 19T4 travel trailer, must see to appreciate, Smoke-free, pet-free, clean & dry, ready to move in, sleeps 4, 3 burner stove w/oven, 2 door refrigerator freezer combo, microwave, sink, full bath, dry weight 4088 lbs., 23’ 10” long, 912-655-6342 CannonBOAT TRAILER, Magic Tilt, galvanized, carrying capacity, 900 lbs, Mfg. date 2-3-2010, up to a 14' boat, tongue jack, winch, keel rollers, spare wheel, $350. 386-462-5304 LowerPOOL TABLE: Gandy 1" Slate, 4x8 pool table, disas-sembled, ready for transport, incl. an almost new felt, reconditioned legs, $400. 904-891-4375 MasonNEW CUSTOM Window Systems PVC frame widow almond color, double pane insulated glass, 36 x 26 ½, will not fit standard opening, still bundled, cost

over $225, sell $100. Carl 352-427-2990 Dunlap1996 COBIA Deck Boat, 24’, new 350 Chevy motor w/a Bravo Mercruiser 3 outdrive, 85 gal fuel tank, Newly recovered seats are white w/beige accents, boat, motor & trailer in very good cond., pictures avail., $8,500 or partial trade ok. Jim at 352-317-5880 Johnson APPLIANCES: GE white glass top stove, $220; Whirlpool dishwasher, $30; Whirlpool trash compacter, $25. 321-720-0366 SchaeferCRAFTSMAN 42" LawnSweeper, exc. cond., if purchased from Sears they DO NOT assemble the sweeper, attaches to riding mower, 4 Wheeler or golf cart, $275 or will consider offers. dvince1947@gmail.com or 352-665-0138 Vince5 WHEELS & tires, new 17" mounted wheels & tires removed from 2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition, rims are dark gray, $300, complete black hard top with removable hatches & all hardware, $300, stock springs & shocks, $100, or $600 takes all. 386-983-5719 RuseCLOSET DOORS White bi-fold closet doors, set of two for an 80" high by 60" wide doorway, 6 square raised panels, must be sold together, hardware incl., used but in good shape, $55 cash; Fanfold continuous computer paper, 14 7/8" X 11", 20 lb., 1/2" green bar, $55 cash. 352-495-0701 MauchHANDYMAN SPECIAL: as-is 24 x 44 double-wide trailer with land, 3518 Woodland Street, Palatka, FL, $17,000 obo. 386-328-2171 Silcox2 PORTABLE generator units, limited use, have to replace them with an electric start unit, both for 250. 352-475-5805 Bell2008 HOLIDAY Rambler Motorhome, 40' diesel, bath & 1/2, sleeps 6, under 26,000 miles, gets 9+ mpg, all options & super clean, stored in RV port, NADA valued at $140K, asking low $120K. 352-586-2431 SokolovicTRACK LIGHTS Feit new (12 pack) 65W incandes-cent legacy size BR40 half-price $20. 904-343-0134 StonerFLORIDA CONCEALED Weapon Certificate $65. Carl 352-427-2990 Dunlap32’ LADDER, aluminum extension, $150. 386-438-8365 FilipskiSUNRISE LAKE Cabin - Ocala National Forest lease-hold, secluded, spring water well, garage, fireplace, and more. 15400 SE 55TH Place Road, Ocklawaha, 32179. 305-453-0102 Rothing2009 SMART Passion Coupe, 21,700 mi., black, leather seats, AC, $5500. 904-759-0038 MellottSTEINHATCHEE PROPERTY: .42 acres, 2005 RIVER RD NE, $25,000. 352-246-5617 CrewsCIRCLE W 28’ goose neck 3 axle trailer, 7,000 lbs, axles, tires in good shape, $4,000; Durabuilt hay rake caddie, good condition, hydraulics work, $400. 352-485-1713 SparksKITCHEN CABINETS & appliances: Stove, refrigera-tor, dishwasher & double sink, already removed, ready to install, great to remodel a rental unit or hunting cabin. 904-263-8176 DeValerioKOHLER COMMAND 25 hp/725 c.c. OHV V-Twin cylinder engine, vertical Crankshaft, from Scotts/John Deere 2554 Garden Tractor - Runs great,

about 150 hours, Engine not on frame, $725; Other tractor parts avail.; New Werner AC18MT aluminum standing platform, versatile & safe, made of thick aluminum hands-free stable standing platform, for ladder with D-shaped or round rungs, $35, Werner AC24 Multipurpose Project Tray Attaches easily, holds tools, paint or supplies, Includes Tool Lasso, Fits on Werner MT Series, M Series, Type 1A (300 lb.) & Type 1AA (375lb) stepladders, $40. Astor, FL 386-626-9327 WilliamsCOASTAL HAY, horse quality, well fertilized round bales, $45 a roll. 352-485-1713 SparksPOWER WHEELCHAIR Jet 3 with joystick, brand new, been in storage & has new batteries, new cost is $4,700, used on eBay is $1,500, will sell for $550 obo. 386-467-1903 TailleferIGLOO DOG HOUSE, wire cage 18x18x24” Asbestos shingles 24x12” (50); 47” field fence wire 1 roll; 2 rolls barbed wire; & 2 piece rolls; pictures on request, make offers. 904-259-7427 GrovesBERMUDA HAY, fertilized, weed free, mega rolls, $45 each, Quantity discount. 386-496-3538 Mullen2008 KEYSTONE Montana 5th Wheel 38’ long, exc. cond., immaculate interior, loaded w/extras, white w/decals, new tires, $27,000. 904-838-6749 AkelANUSCHKA hand-painted leather zip top twisted 2 cats, $100; Anuschka denim paisley floral, $75; Anuschka rose, $75. 904-291-9001 SeligerCOLLECTION OF HESS toy trucks, 47 total: 1974, 1975, 1980, 82, 84, 86-88, 1991-2002, 2004, 2005; Also BP tanker first edition, 1993 Exxon tanker, call for prices. Marion County 352-625-1851 Bass CUB TRACTOR EQUIPMENT, custom built trailer all metal, 5’ belly mower, disc, blade, $450. 352-473-4492 AdamsGE ELECTRIC RANGE black glass top, very good cond., clean & works great, asking $200. 352-537-4136 JohnsonMATCHING LOVE SEAT, oversize chair & ottoman, Taupe/brown, good cond., always covered, $200. 904-264-3170 Robinson1999 MUSTANG Cobra Convertible, exc. cond. w/ 128,300 mi., Red w/black top, exceptional car, $8,225. 352-362-6067 IskatLA-Z-BOY RECLINER, like new, price reduced, must be picked up, cash only, located in Satsuma, asking $400. 386-972-3416 DevinePANCAKE COMPRESSOR Central Pneumatic 2 Hp 4 Gal, used one-half hour, incl. 50’ hose, various fittings, $70. 904-284-4752 AllenEARLY BRONCO running gears, chunks, ect. dana 44 & 9 “ chunks all good, various gear ratios, all for $75. 904-316-0737 HawkinsCHEVROLET 2000 24’ Coachmen Catalina RV, sleeps 4-6, only 40,000 miles, full bath, rear kitchen, very good cond., below blue book at $12,000. 386-649-4226 BlakeMELROSE for rent: 3 bedroom farmhouse, $1,500; 2 bdr. cabin, $700; 1 room efficiency $500; all have new metal roofs, Melrose. 772-217-0522 OlmsteadSTEINHATCHEE VACATION rental, very nice, well maintained 16x70 manufactured home, 2/2, sleeps up to 8,close to boat ramp & marinas, great fishing & scalloping. Rick at 352-494-0135 Kraus

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