Former Vernon Student Writes Book of Opinions Special to Washington County News Tayelor Was Raised by Two Educators, She Has Learned in Church

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COMMUNITY SHOUT-OUT: PAT COLLINS Vernon Staff Feature Historical CHIPLEY – This week’s community shout-out goes to Pat Collins, a more Society meets than 20-year veteran of the Washington County School District who will retire this January. at Hard Labor The school board paid tribute to her at their recent meeting and thanked her Creek Church for her many years of service. Special to Washington County News USA TODAY NETWORK The superintendent and school board members voiced their appreciation for VERNON – The Vernon Historical Pat Collins, director of administrative Society met on Veterans Day 2020 at services, who will retire in January. the Hard Labor Creek Church and Collins served over 22 years with the Cemetery. Members cleaned the pews district. CONTRIBUTED and removed dust, cobwebs, and trash. Along with cleaning, members discussed what actions need to be taken to protect the building from further deterioration caused by time and the elements. The building suﬀered damage in 2018 due to a felled tree from Hurricane Michael winds. The roof was repaired, but structural damage needs correction to protect the building’s stability. The Society will coordi- nate and work with the Whittington family in hopes of ensuring future generations’ enjoyment of the church. The Vernon Historical Society and Museum formed in 1998 for the purpose of collecting, preserving, and dis- playing artifacts, photographs and documents relative to the history of Vernon and the surrounding communities. The best way to check out the museum is with a visit to the facility located within Vernon City Hall located at Yellow Jacket Drive (formerly Vernon High School). The museum is open each Wednesday from 10AM - 2PM (except holidays) and is staﬀed by volunteers from the Vernon Histori- cal Society members. There is no fee for entry into the museum as the society operates solely on membership dues and donations.

“Spears Makes Her Point” by Tayelor Spears features a sneak peek into the mind of a Black teen girl. COURTESY Former Vernon student writes book of opinions Special to Washington County News Tayelor was raised by two educators, she has learned in church. USA TODAY NETWORK one of whom is an ordained minister In one article, titled “Whitest Black who intentionally positioned her Person You Know,” Spears talks about VERNON – Kindle Direct Publishing around diﬀerent demographics her en- growing up around Caucasians and has launched a new book, “Spears tire life to make her well-rounded. how it shaped her and helped her navi- Makes Her Point,” written by teenager Spears talks about real issues teen- gate through high school. Another arti- Tayelor Spears. It features 22 packed ar- agers face, including sex, drugs, bully- cle is “Church Bells and Rainbows,” in A Vernon Historical Society member ticles with a range of topics that give ing, and peer pressure. Some of the top- which she questions the church’s puts the ﬁnishing touches on one of readers a sneak peek into the mind of ics covered in the book question what the windows in the Hard Labor Creek Black teenage girl. her parents have taught her and what See BOOK, Page 2A Church. CONTRIBUTED

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GOOGLE IMAGES Grand Ridge FFA to hold Merry Market MARIANNA - Grand Ridge FFA will food, entertainment and much more. per sauce by Cottondale FFA, Hamburg- Entertainment will be as follows: host the 1st Annual Grand Ridge FFA Crafts will include wood crafts, jams/ ers and Hotdogs by Grand Ridge 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Sarah Hatcher Merry Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat- salsa, door hangers, jewelry, handmade FFA. Williams, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Amy urday, December 5 at Citizens. Lodge in earrings, canned goods, Scentsy, South- There will be a petting zoo with al- Scipper Allen, noon to 12:30 p.m. Sandra Marianna. ern Chalk Charm, 31 bags and more. pacas, miniature herefords, brahman Harrell and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tobacco Start the Christmas season oﬀ right Food will be Walking Tacos by bull, goats, pigs and duck. Pictures with Rd Band. by joining us. There will be arts, crafts, Sneads FFA, BBQ Sandwiches and pep- Santa will be available. Bring a lawn chair and spend the day.

Chipley Ponce de Leon man arrested for Women’s child soliciation club to hold Cathrine Lamb Washington County News USA TODAY NETWORK Pulled Pork HOLMES COUNTY – An investigation by the Holmes County Sheriﬀ’s Oﬃce resulted in the arrest of a Ponce Plate Sale de Leon man Saturday, November 7, for solici- The Chipley Women’s Club will be tation of a child. preparing pulled pork plates from 11 a.m. During the the inves- to 1 p.m. Nov. 19, at their clubhouse at tigation, 64-year-old 607 North Fifth St. Vernon Lee made con- Plates can be picked up and will contact von social media tain pulled pork, BBQ sauce, baked with an individual he Lee beans, coleslaw, roll, and desert for believed to be a 15-year- $10.00. Tea will be provided for those old female. Lee then sent sexually ex- eating at the clubhouse. plicit messages and talked about set- Members will be around town selling ting up a meeting at a hotel, stating he tickets, but if they miss you and you would provide alcohol. would like to place an order, reserve a Lee was arrested and charged with plate , or to eat with friends at the club- using a computer service to solicit a house, just call 260-5896. The Chipley Woman’s Club is preparing pulled pork plates. GOOGLE IMAGES child.

der at www.williespears.com, and on The first- and second-place winners fill in for him on his weekly article, Book Dec. 1 will be available on Amazon and were eighth-graders. This accomplish- “Spears Makes His Point,” which was anywhere books are sold. ment gave her confidence in her writing, published online and in several news- Continued from Page 1A In a recent social media post, Spears and she started writing fan fiction on- papers. Spears’ article was titled said, “I love myself, I love who I am, and I line. “Spears Makes Her Point” and received approach and response to homosexual- know who I am.” Her post received over 100,000 rave reviews. ity. This comes across in her writings. views. Her father encouraged her Spears will have several book signing More light-hearted topics include ar- As a member of Beta Club at Vernon to follow in his footsteps and write a engagements in the coming months to ticles about her family and friends. Middle School in sixth grade, she placed book. promote literacy and encourage adoles- The book will be available for pre-or- third in a statewide writing contest. Years later, her father needed her to cent authors. chipleypaper.com | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020 | 3A Animal refuge to partner with The HOPE Project

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FREEPORT — Alaqua Animal Refuge has officially partnered with The HOPE Project to offer equine assisted therapy to military veterans and service members suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The partnership was a natural fit as both use rescue horses for hope, healing, and teaching. Alaqua’s Equine Interactions program was implemented six years ago, and has been used to help special needs children and adults with certain development needs to promote positive social and life skills in a supportive setting. The program is a hands-on educa- tional approach that uses interaction and relationship development between horses and humans, in an environment of learning and self-discovery. Using the power of horses, the Equine Interactions program effectively heals individuals battling with a variety of physical or emotional issues, including PTSD. Unfortunately, suicide is one of the worst outcomes of PTSD, and military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the previous year—especially in the COVID era with national disasters, deploy- ment, and civil unrest. “PTSD is trauma to the soul. If we ig- nore the soul, then we will not find the hope and healing we need to live,” said David Trogdon, Director of The Hope Project and Chaplain, LTC, U.S. Army Retired. Alaqua’s Equine Interaction program provides a safe, peaceful, and comfort- Alaqua Animal Refuge has announced a partnership with The HOPE Project. CONTRIBUTED able environment for individuals, as the horse barn and its adjoining pastures lends itself as a unique multi-sensory In fact, horses can mirror humans for fostering collaboration, support and military services designated program. classroom and setting. The focused in- and can act as therapists by being able trust. The treatment team consists of Alaqua terchanges with horses address trauma to read a person’s body language. They “With Northwest Florida home to six Equine Specialist Bonnie Blackmon and and other mental health needs, includ- can also hear a human heartbeat from Air Force and Navy bases, having a pro- The Hope Project Director David Trog- ing substance abuse, depression, and up to four-feet away and sense emo- gram such as this to help our veterans is don, who is also a mental health profes- family relationships. In equine assisted tions. so important, “said Alaqua Founder sional. The program is 8-weeks long, therapy, the horses also serve as meta- This type of equine assisted therapy Laurie Hood. “Animals are able to heal with one-hour individual sessions per phors for people, issues, and challenges has been proven to help military veter- the human soul on so many levels, and week. Groups of eight can also be ac- in participants’ lives. The unique qual- ans and their families as they can quick- we are excited to branch out to help commodated. ities and sensitivities of the horses give ly and deeply get to the root of issues these individuals who have done so To learn more about the program, them a special capacity to read and re- and experience meaningful changes in much for our country.” visit www.Alaqua.org. To apply, contact spond to non-verbal symbols and cues, the lives. After program completion, in- Alaqua’s Equine Interactions pro- David Trogdon with The HOPE Project which can lead to powerful emotional dividuals better understand the dynam- gram is certified by the Equine Assisted by emailing healingourpatriotswithe- interactions, breakthroughs, and life- ics of their own family, military unit and Growth and Learning Association (EA- [email protected] or calling (850) 896- changing insights. community to provide a positive model GALA) and is also one of their EAGALA 4868.

Diﬀerences between normal shedding and feline alopecia

As any cat owner who has tried to wear a black shirt knows…well, shedding is a normal aspect of cat ownership. However, there are times when an owner may become concerned that their pet’s hair loss is abnormal and in- dicative of a larger issue. Dr. Alison Diesel, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sci- ences, says that cat owners can differentiate normal shedding from feline alopecia, or hair loss, if the hair coat is Dr. Alison Diesel, a clinical associate noted to be thin or has the absence of professor at the Texas A&M College of hair in areas. Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical “The biggest difference between nor- Sciences, says that cat owners can mal shedding and alopecia in cats is differentiate normal shedding from that with normal shedding, there is not feline alopecia if the hair coat is thin or appreciable hair loss on the animal,” has the absence of hair in areas. said Diesel. PET TALK Feline alopecia can have many causes, according to Diesel, ranging from parasites, such as fleas or mites, to Pets experiencing unusual hair loss infections, such as dermatophytosis, or should be evaluated by their primary ringworm. care veterinarian or a veterinary derma- “We can also see it with underlying tologist to help determine the reason for allergies including to things like fleas, hair loss. They may conduct diagnostic food, or the environment,” she said. tests and/or suggest a treatment plan “Genetics can also be a ‘cause’ of alope- tailored to your pet’s specific case. cia; this is normal in certain breeds of While overgrooming most commonly cats, such as the Sphinx. Lastly, there has an underlying medical reason, typi- are some normal variants in cats that cally related to itch or possibly pain, appear as alopecia. Examples include there are some cats where stress and hair loss on the ear flaps of aging Sia- behavioral contributions can play into mese cats and sparsely haired skin in the excessive grooming observed. Own- the preauricular region (top of the head ers concerned that their pet is over- in front of the ears) on cats of any grooming may also wish to modify their breed.” pet’s environment in addition to bring- If an owner notices their cat is losing ing them in for a check-up. Ensure your an abnormal amount of hair, they pet has plenty of enrichment, which can should also keep an eye out for accom- include toys, window access, and panying symptoms that may point to- hands-on playtime, in addition to areas wards a larger problem. where the cat can retreat and relax “The most important thing to look for alone. is whether the cat is also itchy. This can Although the line between normal be shown by certain behaviors include shedding and feline alopecia may at scratching, biting, licking, chewing, times seem thin, prudent monitoring pulling out hair, over grooming, and/or and prompt care can help owners keep increased hairballs. Additionally, own- their feline friend as happy, healthy, and ers should monitor if there are any sores fluffy as possible. on the skin along with the hair loss,” she Pet Talk is a service of the College of said. “Lastly, if anything has obviously Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sci- changed with the overall health of the ences, Texas A&M University. Stories cat–signs of internal illness such as can be viewed on the web at vetmed.ta- vomiting, change in appetite, or energy mu.edu/news/pet-talk. Suggestions for levels—owners should seek veterinary future topics may be directed to editor@ care.” cvm.tamu.edu. 4A | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020 | WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS OPINION

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ANOTHER VIEW One edition, so much evidence of Democratic failure

One paper, so much to comment on. To Clyde York. Great letter, unfortunately the appeal of free stuff to those too clueless as to the true cost of free is too strong. The article on Georgia turning purple. People moving to the suburbs from out of state for jobs. Probably left blue states with high taxes, high cost of living, and no jobs, then go to Georgia and vote for they same pol- icies they ran from. Brilliant! The column by Chapman. Roosevelt signed 15 major pieces of legislation that drastically reshaped the government. Absolutely correct. Created the big, bloated bureaucratic nightmare we have today. Strangely he neglected to mention that they had no effect on the great depression and later even members of the ad- ministration admitted they failed. In the early thirties the average family paid 3.9% of their income in taxes. Now the same family pays about 46% in taxes. Thanks Roosevelt and the Democrats. Poor Biden. He will have to work with a Republican senate that has shown no interest in working with the Democrats on compromised solutions. I guess he has failed to notice the Democrats working with Trump so much the last four years. So the Republicans will re- fuse to work with Biden then fault him when nothing gets done? Sounds strangely familiar. The News Herald in its Sunday edition reprints pages from the paper years ago. Recently it had one where President Johnson asked the people of the country to come together and help newly elected President Nixon try to solve the problems and end the war. Imagine that. Since the liberals and media overlooked all the suc- cesses of Trump during the first three years let’s look worry about offending someone, trying to prove they at the virus. Can anyone point out a time when the are not a racist, how much money they can spend democrats or media stepped up and said, what do you The majority of us think the nation while deciding whether or not to sign a bill before they need us to do or how can we help? Instead we see the know what’s in it. the gleeful looks on their faces at the prospect of peo- should be run to suit each of us as we I am no friend of Russia or China, neither was I in ple dying so they could blame Trump. Trump closed believe it should be; because we know favor of removing Donald Trump from being President travel to China 10 days after the first case. Immediate of The United States Of America absent an election. Democrat and media response: it’s premature and rac- more than anyone else, including the The ones who were questioning the “hacking,” if any; ist. Of course China and the WHO lying about the virus had all the time needed before the election to do all the early on had no effect. ones who wrote the Constitution. I investigating that was needed. I hope all of you that voted Democrat enjoy your life hate to admit it; but I believe some of There are 8 levels of control to create a social state. on the government plantation. (1) HealthCare, Control it and you control the people. Wayne Burton, Kentucky us might be wrong. (2) Increase the POVERTY level, poor people are easier to control. (3) Increase the debt to an unsustainable Smile and move forward The majority of us think the nation should be run to level to produce more poverty. (4) Gun Control –Re- together, election ended suit each of us as we believe it should be; because we move the ability to defend themselves from the gov- know more than anyone else, including the ones who ernment. ( 5) Welfare – Take control of every aspect of Good morning Panama City, and all the surrounding wrote the Constitution. I hate to admit it; but I believe their lives. (6) Education – Take control of what people area. some of us might be wrong. read and listen to, take control of what children learn Wipe that frown off your face, put on a smile, show You see, the Constitution was written by men that in school. (7) Religion – Remove the belief in God from it to your neighbor and you both will feel better. who could put their Thoughts and Wisdom together the Government and schools. (8) Class Warfare – Di- Ask God to give us a good day and a better one to- with other intelligent men who could agree on rules vide the people into the wealthy and the poor. morrow, and thank Him for the ones we have already and regulation that were fair and sensible. Today Any of this sound familiar? received. elected men and women; trying to do the same; have to Clyde York, Panama City

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This painting Give thanks of the What are you giving thanks for this The signing of the Thanksgiving? While 2020 has been an Mayflower unusual year, with remote learning and Compact mask-wearing, there is still a lot to be Mayflower was made thankful for. Let’s look at a few ideas. in 1899 by • Be thankful for school. Jean Leon While “school” has been different and 400 Gerome challenging this year, many millions of Ferris. children around the world do not get to go to elementary school at all, according to the This year marks the 400th anniversary About 40 of the people aboard the United Nations. of the Mayflower arriving in New England, Mayflower were not Separatists; the Pilgrims Many more girls than boys are never on Nov. 11, 1620. The Pilgrims aboard the called them “strangers.” given the chance to learn to read and write. ship had been traveling for 66 days from Settling in • Be thankful for family and friends. Southampton, England. The ship sheltered While the colonists built houses in This year, time spent with loved in Cape Cod Bay until mid-December, when Plymouth, they lived on the ship. Many of ones has been a they moved to Plymouth Harbor and began to them became sick with scurvy (caused by not “silver lining” of build their new settlement. enough vitamin C) and pneumonia. About the COVID-19 This week, The Mini half the people who had pandemic and the Page learns more about who set out from England on restrictions we’ve the Pilgrims were and their the Mayflower died within been following. journey to North America. the first year. Many families have enjoyed playing games, Who were the The Mayflower getting outside and doing projects together. Pilgrims? Compact • Be thankful for technology. In the 1600s in England, Can you imagine trying to do school When the Mayflower remotely without the internet, a computer it was against the law to ended up in Massachusetts worship in any other church or a tablet? While these tools help us every rather than in the Virginia day, there are still plenty of people who but the Church of England. Colony, the “strangers” But some people thought can’t access the internet or afford to buy didn’t think they needed the gadgets. the Church of England was to follow the rules that too much like the Roman had been set out at the Catholic Church and wanted beginning of the journey. photo by Lisa Ruokis to worship differently. They The Mayflower II is a replica of the The Pilgrims believed they Resources were called Separatists. 1620 ship. It is shown here docked at must establish some laws for Plymouth, Massachusetts. Some of the Separatists the new settlement. moved to Holland, where On the Web: The Mayflower Compact said: • bit.ly/MPMayflower they could practice their faith more openly. • colonists would remain loyal to King But they were afraid of losing their English James. At the library: identity, and finding work was difficult. They • they would create and obey laws for the • “Mayflower: The Ship That Started a decided to move to the Virginia Colony, good of the colony. Nation” by Rebecca Siegel which extended north to the Hudson River. Almost all of the adult male passengers of • “The Mayflower: The Perilous Voyage They originally planned to settle near what is the Mayflower signed the document. That Changed the World” by Libby now New York City. Romero The Mini Page® © 2020 Andrews McMeel Syndication

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Could this be the year a rookie wins the Masters?

Adam Schupak Golfweek

AUGUSTA, Ga. - It’s one of the stone- cold locks of the Masters - rookies never win. The list is short - Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979 and that’s it, unless you count Gene Sa- razen, who won the inaugural tournament in 1934 when every contestant was a first-timer. But could this be the year that a rookie joins Zoeller as a Mas- ters debutante with a green jacket in their Champions locker for the rest of their career? Collin Morikawa and Mat- thew Wolff sure think so. Morikawa already has the Wanama- ker Trophy on his mantel for winning the PGA Championship in May. He’s the first Masters rookie to compete at Au- gusta National with a major trophy under his belt since Keegan Bradley in 2012. While experience counts for a lot at the Masters, Morikawa doesn’t see himself at a disadvantage. “I’ve never necessarily been intimi- dated by courses, and I think that’s what makes this a little, I wouldn’t say easy, but it makes it a little more comfortable to show up to courses I’ve never been at, and just be ready to play golf, be Collin Morikawa hits his tee shot on the first hole during a practice round at the Masters on Wednesday in Augusta, Ga. ready to figure out how I’m going to play DAVID J. PHILLIP/AP it, 1 through 18,” he said. “It allows me to go out there and play golf like I normally would. I think in the few major starts “I think I got very lucky showing up to of the day, the goal is to win. There’s a lot Wolff as his underdog pick during an I’ve had, yes, there are a few majors, but the Masters in November this year, hav- that’s going to have to go into it, a lot of ESPN conference call last week, which I’ve played with all these guys and I’ve ing no fans, because I was able to step weather that we see that we don’t know caused Curtis Strange, to interrupt, seen them every single week. It just on to No. 1 this morning and just go out what’s going to be thrown at us. The “Stop it! That was my guy,” and de- makes it easier for me to come out here and play golf. I didn’t have to look at the game feels great. The game feels like clared, “Matthew Wolff has all the tools like it’s any other event.” fans line the fairways or see the grand- where it should be, where it was before to do well here.” Morikawa, 23, carries himself like a stands wherever they might be. I saw Harding. I’m not thinking about any- That drew the following retort from veteran. Whatever he lacks in experi- the course for what it is,” he said. “I thing. I’m going out there and playing ESPN golf anchor Scott Van Pelt: “He’s ence, he’ll make up for in confidence in think that’s going to be really beneficial, golf, and I think that’s where you want the 15 th-ranked player in the world his abilities. Speaking of the likes of not just for this year, but for years for- to be, especially at majors, and we’ll see (now 14th). An underdog is like a 12-seed Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia, who have ward. Yes, sight lines might change with what happens.” in the NCAA tournament. You just gave each played in more than a dozen tour- grandstands, but to see it for what it is, Wolff, 21, shot 65 in the final round of me a 2-seed or a 3-seed.” naments here, Morikawa said, “they very, very helpful.” the PGA at his first major to grab the North went on to suggest that some come out ready to play golf and that’s all Morikawa is a joy to listen during a clubhouse lead before Morikawa leap- of the advantage of playing in multiple they care about. And I think I’ve fast press conference because he gives frogged him (T-4), and held the 54-hole Masters - this is Phil Mickelson’s 28 th, tracked that process a little bit, even thoughtful answers. But he has devel- lead at the U.S. Open in September be- for instance - may be lessened in this though I haven’t played these courses or oped one pet peeve - he doesn’t like before Bryson DeChambeau outplayed unusual Masters without patrons and played the Masters. ing asked his expectations at fill-in-the- him on Sunday to win the title (second). grandstands. What does Wolff consider “I’m comfortable. I’m comfortable blank tournament, as he reminded one As 15th Club’s Justin Ray noted, Wolff is to be his biggest challenge as a Masters coming out here. Everyone’s different, media member who went there on Mon- the first player since Ned Cosgrove at rookie? but that’s just me.” day. the 1880 and ‘81 Open Championship to “I’ve only played in two of them, but In fact, Morikawa went so far as to “I’m going to come out one day with a finished fourth or better in his first two just kind of approaching it like every say he may gain an advantage in being a shirt that says ‘expectations’ crossed major starts. Former two-time U.S. other tournament. Being here it’s kind rookie this year at Augusta National. out. For me, it’s just goals,” he said. “End Open champion Andy North touted of hard to do that,” he said.

Plenty of reasons for NFL’s record-setting scoring pace

Josh Dubow ASSOCIATED PRESS

Passing has never been easier and defenses are overmatched on a weekly basis. Whether it was the virtual offseason that hampered defensive development, a lack of screaming fans to hinder road teams, rules changes that always seem to favor the offense or coaches willing to be more aggressive, NFL clubs are scoring at a record-setting pace in 2020. Teams are averaging 25.3 points per game just past the midway point of the season, easily exceeding the previous record through nine weeks of 24.8 in the 1961 AFL. The top mark in NFL history through nine weeks was 24 ppg in 2018. The high scoring has led to a record number of comebacks, with 29 teams winning games after trailing by at least 10 points – one shy of the record through Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) high-fives wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) after scoring a touchdown against Week 9 set in the 1987 strike season. It the Dolphins during the second half on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz. RICK SCUTERI/AP has also led to 21 teams losing games when scoring at least 30 points, tied for the second-most already for an entire 57-1) that they had a winning record yards from scrimmage are the most ever have also gotten more aggressive. The season behind only the 27 in 2018. through nine weeks. for rookies at this point of the season. 334 fourth-down tries are the most Teams are scoring on a staggering There has been no difference in scor- The quarterbacks have been espe- through nine weeks since at least 1991. 41.3% of their drives, up from 32% just a ing when it comes to who’s at home and cially effective, with the 96.1 rating for Teams have converted 188 of those into decade ago and easily surpassing the who’s on the road, with teams averaging rookie QBs easily exceeding the 79.3 first downs – 40 more than any other previous high since records began being 25.3 points per game in each instance. mark through nine weeks from the pre- season at this juncture – and the 56.3% kept by SportRadar of 36.8% in 2018. From 2010-19, home teams outscored vious 10 seasons. success rate is also the best ever. Much of the offense has been fueled road teams by 2.0 points per game. DUAL THREAT QBs: The quarter- Even the misses can contribute to by the ease of passing, with the average PRECOCIOUS ROOKIES: The lack of back position is no longer reserved for scoring by giving the opposing team rating of 95.1 the highest ever through an offseason hasn’t had a major effect stationary drop-back passers. The abil- better field position than after a punt. nine weeks and up more than 10 points on the performance of rookies, as the ity to run on designed plays or scram- FLAG FOOTBALL: From the crack- than at this point in 2011. college game is doing a better job each bles has never been a bigger part of the down on hits against defenseless re- Here are some of the reasons why year preparing players for the transition game, whether it’s speedsters like Kyler ceivers to the protections in place for scoring is up so much: to the pros. Whether it’s rookie quarter- Murray and Lamar Jackson, or opportu- quarterbacks, NFL rules always seem to HOME FIELD DISADVANTAGE: The backs like Justin Herbert and Joe Bur- nistic athletes like Patrick Mahomes tilt toward the offense. That’s true again coronavirus pandemic has dealt a blow row, dynamic receivers like CeeDee and Josh Allen. this year with officials calling fewer to home-field advantage, with most Lamb and Justin Jefferson, or running In all, quarterbacks have rushed for holding penalties. games this season being played without backs like Clyde Edwards-Helaire and 4,851 yards and 63 TDs this season, the There have been 233 holding calls fans and even those with supporters James Robinson, teams are getting big most ever through nine weeks. That’s this season, down from last year’s total having much smaller crowds. That has contributions from rookies. already 22 more touchdown runs for of 446 through nine weeks. That has re- eliminated the need for silent counts for The class has combined for 94 touch- QBs than the next-highest seasons duced the number of drive-killing pen- road teams, making life much easier for downs, the second-most through nine through nine weeks in 2002 and 2019. alties and made it harder to sack quar- offenses. weeks behind 96 in 2014, excluding the AGGRESSIVE COACHES: With a terbacks. The sack rate has dropped Road teams are 67-65-1 this season, 1987 strike season that had three weeks premium on scoring and more influence from 6.8% of pass plays through nine marking the first time since 1983 (68- of replacement players. The 13,049 from the analytics community, coaches weeks last year to 5.9% this season. chipleypaper.com | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020 | 7A Reasons to adopt an older pet

Melissa Erickson MORE CONTENT NOW

All pets deserve loving homes, especially older ones, who may not be as adorable and energetic as younger ones but can be just as devoted and more well-behaved.

November is Adopt A Senior Pet month.

“There is no better time to consider adoption than now,” said Ragen McGo- wan, pet behavior scientist at Purina. “Especially for families with children at- tending virtual school from home, pets can help children build conﬁdence in skills like reading by serving as a willing, non-judgmental audience for reading aloud. Getting to know and bond with a new pet while many of us are spending more time at home than ever can be a welcomed change. And the love of an older pet looking to share his or her twi- light years in a safe and loving home couldn’t be more rewarding.”

Older dogs or cats have a more difficult time ﬁnding a home.

“Oftentimes, older pets will wait longer to be adopted than puppies or kittens do. This is often due to the appeal of new pet owners to raise young pets from the earliest stages of life,” McGowan said. “Another driving factor All pets deserve loving homes, especially older ones. MORE CONTENT NOW is a misperception that older pets in a shelter must be there because of behavior issues that led to them being surren- ing. Senior pets also naturally have less Key to making a match with a new pet make the mistake of not considering dered. The truth is that there are many energy than their younger counterparts, is finding a good personality fit, which older pets because they feel like they behaviorally well-rounded older pets in which can translate to more cuddle time can be more of a mystery for young dogs may be more difficult to manage or set in shelters just waiting on finding the right and less rigorous exercise needs for pet and cats, which will continue to develop their ways when compared to a puppy, humans to bring them home.” owners who are seeking a dynamic of their personalities into adulthood. kitten or young adult pet,” McGowan Dogs and cats mature through three companionship more than parenthood,” “A shelter will be able to tell you all said. life stages, with the senior stage starting McGowan said. about the personality of their senior res- The reasons pets enter shelters and at 7, she said. idents, including key information like rescues are often more reflective of a Older pets can be a great fit their ability to get along with other pets previous pet owner’s ability to care for The more settled nature for a variety of families. or whether or not they are good with their pet than the pet itself, McGowan of older pets can be appealing children. These can be critical to main- said. to many owners. “Young families may find that older, taining harmony at home,” she said. “Just like us, pets learn and grow with well-adapted pets are calming forces age, often becoming more patient and “While the kitten or puppy stages of and steady companions for children as Don’t fall for the misconceptions loving creatures with time. life are exciting, older pets have passed they grow. Older pet owners may find about older pets. “In short, older pets make wonderful many of the challenging phases of de- that a senior pet better matches their companions and should not be over- velopment like teething and potty train- pace and lifestyle,” McGowan said. “Oftentimes, potential adopters looked,” she said.

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Faculty, staff, and students gathered around the gazebo at The Baptist Col- lege of Florida (BCF) in Graceville on No- vember 9, eager to hear from the Presi- dential Excellence in Preaching Award winner. Each semester, BCF Preaching Professors or Senior Administrator se- lects a deserving senior to preach before their peers and faculty during chapel. This semester, the prestigious award went to Aaron Crawford, who will graduate in the Spring 2021 semester. After the BCF College Singers and One Voice Worship Team led in a time of praise and worship, BCF Academic Dean and Professor of Evangelism and Missions Robin Jumper announced Crawford as the award recipient and congratulated him on such a special honor. Crawford is originally from Eustis, Fla., and attended the First Baptist Church of Tavares before starting college. He became a student at BCF in Fall of 2017 and will graduate with his degree in ministry studies. Known for his kind, Senior Aaron Crawford received the BCF Presidential Excellence in Preaching Award. COURTESY OF BAPTIST COLLEGE OF FLORIDA servant’s heart, Crawford was selected to receive the $5000 distinguished Hopper Heritage Foundation Scholar- During the chapel service, Crawford referenced the belt of truth, the breast challenge, “I want you to go through the ship for the Fall 2020 semester. Craw- shared from Ephesians 6:10-17 focusing plate of righteousness, the sandals or day asking yourself this one question, ford has served in the campus safety of- on the unity with Christ and putting on gospel of peace, the helmet of salvation, ‘Am I truly living by faith?” After the ser- fice on campus for the past three years the full armor of God. He posed the and the sword of the spirit. He read por- vice, faculty and students congratulat- and worked closely with Miller and Mil- question, “Are you prepared for the evils tions of Matthew 4, and how if God can ed Crawford on a job well done as he ler Investigative Security prior to com- of the world?” After meditating on that use the Bible or sword of the spirt to shared what the Lord put on his heart. ing to BCF. Upon graduation, Crawford thought, he shared how we shouldn’t be fight off Satan then we can do the same For more information on the upcom- plans to continue his education by at- afraid of the evils of this world. Every thing to fight off the evil of the world to- ing events at The Baptist College of Flor- tending Seminary and one day become day we should get up and put on the day. ida please call 800-328-2660 or visit the a Chaplain in the United States Navy. “Full Armor of God.” From scripture, he Crawford ended the message with a website at www.baptistcollege.edu.

When everything goes my way RELIGION BRIEFS Baptist couple ask court plaints about people having sex and re- what my day looks like. to ban book from son’s school lieving themselves at the location. The Gracious Mistress of the Par- The city said last month that Room at sonage knew I was thinking along this CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A North Caroli- the Inn couldn’t shelter people on its Your Turn line, and so she said most cheerfully, na couple have asked a federal appeals property because it’s not allowed under Dr. James L. Snyder “What would a day look like for you if court to overturn a judge’s decision al- city zoning rules. Room at the Inn usu- you never thought of an Apple fritter?” lowing a charter school to teach a novel ally calls on churches to shelter home- Only she would come up with the plaintiffs describe as a “frontal as- less people on their property, but was I have had a certain dream many something like that. As far as I am con- sault” on their Christian beliefs. trying to curtail that because of CO- times over the years. Of course, it might cerned, that would be a terrible day. Robin and John Coble of Hunters- VID-19. lean towards being a nightmare if it does So, that’s scratched off. ville also asked the U.S. Fourth Circuit The city points people to the Salva- not come true. Another thought grabbed my mind. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Vir- tion Army’s homeless shelter, but Man- The dream is that one day in the What would a day look like if I could ginia, to issue an emergency restrain- chester told WAFF-TV that’s not week; I can have everything go my way. anticipate every question the Gracious ing order banning “The Poet X” from enough. The nightmare part of that dream is that Mistress of the Parsonage would their son’s class at the Lake Norman Florence Police said they regret Tues- it never tells me which day everything throw in my direction and have the an- Charter School until the case is re- day’s dispute played out on social will go my way. swer on my tongue? solved, The Charlotte Observer report- media. Manchester said what happened One morning I told the Gracious Mis- What would a day look like for me if ed. Tuesday isn’t going to affect future meal tress of the Parsonage about my dream I stopped and bought my wife a pre- The school began teaching the nov- nights. to see if she could give me any advice. sent before I came home? A gift that el to its freshman language-arts stu- “Don’t you remember,” my wife said, when I gave it to her, she would laugh dents this week after U.S. District Singapore arrests 21 members “that day was three years ago? You al- and say, “I was just thinking about go- Judge Max Cogburn ruled that the Co- of South Korean religious sect ready had that day when everything ing and getting this for me. How did bles, who are Baptists, had failed to goes your way.” you think of this?” prove their child would be harmed by SEOUL, South Korea – Singaporean That was as specific as she would get. The more I thought about this, the the book – or that the school endorsed authorities have arrested 21 people who She never would tell me which day it more I understood that if I had so the novel’s criticism of organized reli- are thought to be connected to a secre- was that everything went my way. I am many days where everything went my gion. tive South Korean religious sect that just a little bit suspicious about all of way, my life would become rather dull. The couple filed their appeal of Cog- was widely blamed for thousands of vi- that. If I had a day where everything It is the unexpected things in life that burn’s order on Monday. rus infections in that country. went my way, I certainly would have re- make life really exciting and challeng- Sara Lay, community relations di- The 12 women and nine men were ar- membered it. ing. rector at the school, said Lake Norman rested for “allegedly being members of So, for a week I have been trying to If I could plan everything out and do Charter is confident that it will prevail. an unlawful society,” Singapore’s home figure out what today would look like everything I planned, I would get so The Cobles’ attorney, Joel Bondurant, affairs ministry said. when everything went my way. I came bored I would not know what to do. said his clients’ claims go beyond the Its statement issued late Wednesday up with a variety of scenarios, but noth- Thinking about this, I thought, how fact that their son will be exposed to added that the groups had been partici- ing came together for me. in the world has the Gracious Mistress anti-religious material. pating in “activities connected to the Last night, as we watched television, of the Parsonage managed to do this “Our position is that a state actor, unregistered local chapter of the Shin- I seemed to be staring off into space. My every day of her life? much less a secondary public school, cheonji Church of Jesus,” which is regis- wife said, “You’re not thinking about a What would our house look like if cannot promote or use materials that tered in South Korea. day when everything goes your way, are both of us had everything go our way explicitly disparage a particular faith It did not release their nationalities, you?” every day? How could we tell each oth- tradition,” Bondurant said. but said the church had been ordered to “No,” I said, with a smile, “I’m just er apart? “The Poet X,” written by Elizabeth cease operations last February and said thinking about a joke.” Maybe I could handle one day when Acevedo, won the National Book five Korean members had been deport- “Okay, what joke were you thinking everything goes my way, but I certainly Award for Young People’s Literature. It ed then. of?” do not want every day to be just like focuses on how a Dominican Ameri- A church spokesperson in South Ko- Without thinking, I said, “Why was 6 that. can girl’s discovery of Slam Poetry rea said it was trying to confirm details afraid of 7? Because 7…8…9.” As I thought about this, I was smil- brings meaning to her life. about the arrests. “Will you ever get over that joke?” ing, and my wife inquired why I was Throughout the book, Xiomara Kim Young-eun said the church And we both laughed. smiling. I finally confessed, “I’ve con- struggles with her mother’s Catholi- doesn’t believe its members in Singa- I think, of course, she knew I was not cluded that I don’t want every day to go cism. At the same time, she relies on pore have participated in face-to-face thinking of a joke. I was thinking of what my way. That would be so boring.” the guidance of a friendly priest and by worship services or other gatherings the day would be like if everything went “You know,” she said very seriously, book’s end has begun developing a since the eruption of the COVID-19 cri- my way. I just could not get it out of my “I think you’ve got something there.” spiritual side, albeit one that is differ- sis. mind. Therefore, our house is divided into ent from her family’s. If convicted, the 21 could face up to One of the first things that would be a two sections. three years imprisonment and a fine. part of that day would be every time my The one section is my wife, where Police say they sent away In August, South Korean prosecutors wife asked me a question; I would un- everything goes her way, and I am hap- homeless because of complaints arrested the sect’s leader as part of an derstand the question and give her an py. investigation into allegations that his answer that satisfied her. The other section is me, where ev- FLORENCE, Ala. – Police say church hampered the government’s an- Once in a while, I will answer her, and erything does not go my way, and my they’re enforcing no-trespassing signs ti-virus response after thousands of she seems happy with the answer. But wife is happy. on the property of a shuttered north- worshippers were infected in February never two in a row. What would a day I cannot believe that I discovered west Alabama homeless program, but and March. look like for me if every time my wife the formula for both of us being happy the agency’s leader says the signs are But the 88-year-old Lee Man-hee on asked me a question, I answered, ac- under the same roof. Why did it take merely a suggestion. Thursday was granted bail by the Su- cording to her specifications? me so long to figure this out? Executive Director Krista Manches- won District Court, which cited con- I am sure that would be a rather I could not help but think of one of ter tells WHNT-TV that she was frus- cerns over his health. The court required frightening day, especially for her. my favorite passages of Scripture. trated because sister program Room at Lee to wear electronic tracking devices As I was thinking about this, another “Can two walk together, except they be the Table is still providing meals and and not to leave his home. thought came to mind. What would a agreed?” (Amos 3:3). warming supplies three evenings a Lee and his church have steadfastly day look like when I could accomplish In this, my wife and I are in full week at the location. denied the accusations against them, everything on my ‘To-Do-List’ and have agreement. She said the people were sent away saying they’re cooperating with health time left over for something else, like Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the on Tuesday by Florence police who authorities. fun? Family of God Fellowship, Ocala, FL were lined up early for the meal pro- More than 5,200 of the South Korea’s Thinking about that made me smile 34472, where he lives with the Gra- gram. 27,942 coronavirus cases have been because I can’t ever think of the time cious Mistress of the Parsonage. Call The Florence Police Department linked to the church. Its branch in the when I had a day quite like that. Usually, him at 352-216-3025 or e-mail jamess- said Wednesday that officers have southern city of Daegu emerged as the I conclude a day thinking about the [email protected]. The church web site been telling loiterers to leave the Room biggest cluster after infections spiked in things I did not get to that day. That is is www.whatafellowship.com. at the Inn Shoals property after com- late February. chipleypaper.com | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020 | 9A

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NOTICE OF ACTION no cost to you, to the the following property RES, MORE OR LESS, provision of certain as- in WASHINGTON SUBJECT TO A 30 To the following sistance. Please con- County, Florida: FOOT ROAD ALONG CHIPLEY Defendant(s): tact the ADA Coordina- THE NORTH LINE 730 Sewell Farms Road tor by mail at P.O. Box See attached, “Exhibit THEREOF. Saturday, Nov. 14th ALL UNKNOWN 1089, Panama City, A” 8:00 am unitl.... HEIRS, CREDITORS, Florida 32402 or by PARCEL #5 OF SUR- MULTI FAMILY DEVISEES, BENEFI- phone at (850) has been filed against VEY: CIARIES, GRANTEES, 747-5338 at least you and you are re- COMMENCE AT THE YARD SALE ASSIGNEES, seven (7) days before quired to serve a copy NW CORNER OF THE LIENORS, TRUSTEES your scheduled court of your written de- NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/5 Looking for a AND ALL OTHER PAR- appearance, or imme- fenses, if any, on Chad OF SECTION 5, Nightshift Warehouse TIES CLAIMING AN IN- diately upon receiving D. Heckman, Plaintiff’s TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, TEREST BY, this notification if the attorney, P.O. Box RANGE 15 WEST, Employee THROUGH, UNDER time before the sched- 12492, Tallahassee, WASHINGTON OR AGAINST THE ES- uled appearance is Florida 32317-2492, on COUNTY, FLORIDA, Will be expected to load and unload delivery TATE OF JAMES N. less than seven (7) or before 30 days from THENCE S 00 DE- trucks HALL A/K/A JAMES days. If you are hearing the first date of publica- GREES 41’ 33” W K&L Farm, Working from 1:30a to 10:30a NORMAN HALL, DE- impaired, please call tion, and file the origi- ALONG THE WEST Monday-Friday CEASED 711. nal with the Clerk of LINE OF THE NW 1/4 LLC Hourly rate will be discussed in interview. Court either before OF THE NE 1/4 OF Green Peanuts 3005 3533 QUAIL RIDGE WITNESS my hand service on Plaintiff’s at- SAID SECTION 5 A for Boiling!! Weekends and Holidays off. IN THE CIRCUIT DRIVE and the seal of this torney or immediately DISTANCE OF 661.60 COURT OF THE 14TH 1567 Piney Grove Offer PTO, 401K and Health Insurance Court this 21 day of thereafter, otherwise a FEET, THENCE S 88 Rd in Chipley CHIPLEY, FLORIDA October , 2020. default will be entered DEGREES 48’05” E Mon-Fri 8-6pm JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN 32428 against you for the re- 886.08 FEET TO THE Please apply in person at AND FOR LORA C. BELL lief demanded in the POINT OF BEGINN- Sat 8-4pm 2497 Panhandle Lane, Bonifay FL 32425 YOU ARE NOTIFIED Complaint. ING, THENCE CON- 850-638-5002 WASHINGTON that an action for Fore- As Clerk of the Court TINUE S 88 DEGREES 260-5003/527-3380 COUNTY, FLORIDA closure of Mortgage on WITNESS my hand and 48’05” E TO THE EAST the following described By /s/ J Stephens the seal of this Court LINE OF THE NW 1/4 For Sale CIVIL DIVISION property: on October 15, 2020. OF THE NE 1/4 OF Two acre plot and one As Deputy Clerk SAID SECTION 5, acre plot in Jacob City, CASE NO. LOT A-68, LEISURE WASHINGTON 435.49 FEET, THENCE FL. Call 20000086CAAXMX LAKES, A SUBDIVI- Publish: (Please pub- COUNTY S 00 DEGREES 29’ 58” 850-849-9338. SION AS PER MAP OR lish in THE WASHING- W ALONG SAID WEST TRADITIONAL MORT- PLAT THEREOF RE- TON COUNTY NEWS) CLERK OF COURT LINE A DISTANCE OF GAGE ACCEPTANCE CORDED IN PLAT By: J. Stephens 663.15 FEET TO THE Looking for a CORPORATION, BOOK 3, PAGE 167, Submitted by: Deputy Clerk SOUTH LINE OF THE OF THE PUBLIC REC- NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 Shuttle Driver Plaintiff, ORDS OF WASHING- Kahane & Associates, D REFERRED TO OF SAID SECTION 5, TON COUNTY, FLOR- P.A. HEREIN BELOW IS THENCE N S 88 DE- Will drive from warehouse in vs. IDA. SITUATED IN THE GREES 44’07” W Bonifay to Atlanta daily, Monday-Friday. 8201 Peters Road, COUNTY OF WASH- ALONG SAID SOUTH ALL UNKNOWN a/k/a 3533 QUAIL Ste.3000 INGTON, STATE OF LINE A DISTANCE OF Must have CDLS HEIRS, CREDITORS, RIDGE DRIVE, CHIP- FLORIDA AND IS DE- 435.95 FEET, THENCE DEVISEES, BENEFI- LEY, FLORIDA 32428 Plantation, FL 33324 SCRIBED AS FOL- N 00 DEGREES 32’24’ Weekends and Holidays off. CIARIES, GRANTEES, LOWS: E 662.64 FEET TO THE ASSIGNEES, has been filed against Telephone: (954) POINT OF BEGINN- Offer PTO, 401K and Health insurance LIENORS, TRUSTEES you and you are re- 382-3486 PARCEL #6 OF SUR- ING. CONTAINING AND ALL OTHER PAR- quired to serve a copy VEY: 6.63 ACRES MORE OR $200/day TIES CLAIMING AN IN- of your written de- Telefacsimile: (954) COMMENCE AT THE LESS, SUBJECT TO A TEREST BY, fenses, if any, to it, on 382-5380 Designated NW CORNER OF THE 30 FOOT ROAD EASE- Please apply within in person at THROUGH, UNDER Kahane & Associates, service email: NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 MENT ALONG THE 2497 Panhandle Lane, Bonifay FL 32425 OR AGAINST THE ES- P.A., Attorney for Plain- notice@kahaneandassoci- OF SECTION 5, NORTH LINE TATE OF JAMES N. tiff, whose address is ates.com TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, HALL A/K/A JAMES 8201 Peters Road, Pub: Nov. 14, 2020 RANGE 15 WEST, APN: NORMAN HALL, DE- Suite 3000, Plantation, Nov. 21, 2020 WASHINGTON 000000-00-4471-0000 CEASED; UNKNOWN FLORIDA 33324 on or COUNTY, FLORIDA, SPOUSE OF JAMES N. before November 23, 27943 THENCE S 00 DE- ALONG WITH A DOU- HALL A/K/A JAMES 2020 , a date which is IN THE COUNTY GREES 41’ 33” W BLE WIDE MOBILE 2BR $600 mo. $600 NORMAN HALL; ERIC within thirty (30) days COURT OF WASH- ALONG THE WEST HOME Sec. dep.; 1BR $550 SAMUEL HALL; JA- after the first publica- INGTON COUNTY, LINE OF THE NW 1/4 1978 Champ mo. 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