From the editor: Make your vote count OPINION, 4A WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020 | CHIPLEYPAPER.COM PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK CSCU names professional of the year Special to Washington County News loyally served Community South as CEO member engagement and enhancing Commerce. USA TODAY NETWORK since 2007. When she took on the role, their professional development. The credit union has also been recog- the credit union had Page also has a strong enthusiasm for nized year after year for marketing ini- CHIPLEY - Jan Page, President/CEO $43M in assets, and since helping her community. She stated, “My tiatives under Page’s leadership. In of Community South Credit Union then, her leadership has commitment to our neighbors in every partnership with their marketing firm, (CSCU), has been awarded the 2019 resulted in 300% growth. county that we serve is to provide edu- The Pod Advertising, Community South LSCU Professional of the Year for Flori- In July 2020 they cation and sound financial options to has been awarded national Diamond da. The “Credit Union Professional of reached the major land- the underserved so they can experience Awards from the Credit Union National the Year” Award is awarded to an out- mark of $150M in assets the feeling of self-sufficiency.” Association for branding, product cam- standing individual for his or her pro- Page with 3 branches and an Currently, Page serves on the board paigns, and the launch of the new “Reel” fessional contributions to advance the operation center. of the Credit Union Women Leadership Money Kids Club, as well as an Emmy™ credit union movement in their state Page’s first passion is the profession- Alliance, United Solutions Company, from the National Association of Televi- and the nation. al growth of her staff. She spends count- Gulf Coast Chapter of Credit Unions, sion Arts & Sciences (Suncoast chap- Based in Chipley, Florida, Page has less hours devoted to increasing team and Washington County Chamber of ter). Phillips celebrates 93rd birthday On October 12, 2020, Blanche (Ed- die D) Phillips celebrated her 93rd birthday Tuesday, October 12. Mrs. Phillip has been married to Clayton Phillips for over 65 years. They have four children, 12 great grandchildren, and two great-great grands. Blanche’s work history included being a licensed Real Estate Agent, li- censed Health, Accident and Life In- surance Agent, and she worked in sewing factories for approximately 25 years. Over the years she has given Blanche (Eddie D) Phillips back to the community by volunteer- WASHINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING ing with the Salvation Army, West Florida Regional Planning Council, the Washington County Election Filled Church of God in Christ where Poles for 30 years or more, passing she enjoys worshipping with her awe- out commodities with USDA for 20 some church family. GETTY IMAGES plus years, was a member of the Tri- Due to COVID 19 she has not been County Community Council, and able to volunteer or celebrate with served at Washington County Council family and friends as she normally on Aging site in Caryville. would, so they brought the celebra- FDOH encourages Mrs. Phillips is a member of Spirit tion to her with a drive-by party. Halloween safety BCF explores TALLAHASSEE — The Florida De- While the packaging on decorative lens- partment of Health is providing infor- es will often make claims such as "one mation for residents to make the best size fits all,” or "no need to see an eye visual arts decisions about their health and safety specialist,” obtaining decorative con- while enjoying Halloween. tact lenses without a prescription is with students If trick-or-treating is allowed in your both dangerous and illegal. This can community, the Department has tips to cause pain, inflammation, and serious Staff Report ensure a safe and healthy Halloween. eye disorders and infections, which may Plan costumes that are bright and re- lead to permanent vision loss. At The Baptist College of Florida flective. Consider adding reflective tape For those unable to go trick-or-treat- (BCF) in Graceville, the music class- or striping to costumes and trick-or- ing, there are still plenty of activities to room is alive… but not just with the treat bags for greater visibility. enjoy the holiday: traditional sounds of music. Students Make sure that shoes fit well and that h Carving or decorating pumpkins enrolled in MU 401, Use of the Arts in costumes are short enough to prevent with family members and displaying Worship, are learning different ways tripping, entanglement or contact with them. Children can draw a face with to lead worship services in their com- Worship “art forms” include canvas flame. markers and parents can do the cutting. munities. The class, which is taught painting as well as live streams Look for "flame resistant" on the cos- Consider using a flashlight or glow stick by BCF Professor Lisa Kinchen, looks through the website. BAPTIST COLLEGE tume labels. Wigs and accessories instead of a candle to light your pump- at worship within the visual arts of OF FLORIDA should also clearly indicate this. kin. If you do use a candle, a votive can- painting, sculpture, sign language, Avoid any sharp or long swords, dle is safest. Do not place candlelit praise dance, digital media, drama/ canes, or sticks as a costume accessory. pumpkins on a porch or any path where biblical storytelling, and prayer. Stu- time and society have progressed, so Your child can easily be hurt by these visitors may pass close by. dents are challenged to develop a the- have the visual arts used in worship. accessories if he or she stumbles or h Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt ology of arts in worship and gain skill Worship “art forms” have evolved trips. where children are given lists of Hallow- in using the mediums that are stud- from examples such as: symbols on Do not use decorative contact lenses een-themed things to look for while ied. walls and caves, hieroglyphics, tap- without an eye examination and a pre- Visual art forms have been used in scription from an eye care professional. See SAFETY, Page 7A worship since the Old Testament. As See VISUAL ARTS, Page 2A Connect with us 24/7 Get breaking news, videos, expanded stories, photo galleries, opinions and more... chipleypaper.com NF-11073290 we bring it home! @WCN_HCT Recipe Volume 129 | No. 86 Safe sleep awareness Home delivery pricing inside October recognized as Safe Sleep Awareness Month, 5A How to save zucchini for later or eat it now, Subscribe 850-638-0212 Home & Garden, 10A ©2020 $0.50 WECGJE-00023u 2A | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020 | WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS Trump bus tour comes to Northwest Florida at AJ’s on the Bayou in FWB James Thompson Washington County News USA TODAY NETWORK FORT WALTON BEACH — In a bid to ensure Florida's 2020 presidential elec- toral map reflects the 2016 balloting that saw Republicans in Northwest Florida help propel Donald Trump to a victory in the state over Democrat Hillary Clinton, a number of Trump surrogates have been on the road in the northern part of the state this week. "Team Trump on Tour" — the name emblazoned on the big red bus making its way across the area — made a Tues- day afternoon stop at AJ's on the Bayou with Kimberly Guilfoyle, former Fox News host and current girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., on board. Also on the bus were Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a staunch Trump supporter who represents Northwest Florida in Congress; former acting U.S. Attorney General Matt Whitaker, a Trump ap- pointee, and political activist Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union. The tour stop in Fort Walton Beach, part of a Gainesville-to-Pensacola road trip that wraps up Wednesday in Pensa- cola, attracted about 300 diehard Trump supporters. Only a handful wore Trump supporters pose for a picture in front of the tour bus during the Team Trump Bus Tour stop at AJ's on the Bayou masks during the sometimes tight- Tuesday. MICHAEL SNYDER/DAILY NEWS quartered outdoor event, despite sug- gested public health protocols for the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Waving "Trump 2020" flags, wearing "Women for Trump" T-shirts and occa- sionally chanting "Four more years!" the crowd appeared more than ready to cast ballots for Trump. "He loves you and this country!" Guil- foyle enthused as she invited the crowd to gather in front of the bus for a "family photo." "Do you want socialism?" Guilfoyle shouted to a resounding "No!" from the Representative Matt Gaetz speaks to crowd. the crowd during the Team Trump Bus "Do you want communism?" she Tour stop at AJ's on the Bayou asked, again to a loud "No!" Tuesday. MICHAEL SNYDER/DAILY NEWS "Do you want the American dream?" she asked, getting a crescendo of "Yes!" from the crowd. many people to the polls as possible. Guilfoyle also noted Trump's rela- "We love that he's delivering on his tively new connection to Florida, where promises to our great country," Gaetz he recently established residency. "He said, contrasting conservative Ameri- loves it so much, he made it his home," cans with a progressive movement that Guilfoyle shouted, before asking the he said "want(s) to tear down our coun- crowd to repeat the state's 2016 electoral try. They want to burn it down." performance. Another note struck by the surro- "Will you bring him home again?" she gates Tuesday stop was the need to re- asked, drawing yet another enthusiastic turn the favor to Trump. response. "It's time for us to fight for him!" Gaetz told the crowd that he has told Whitaker said.