Volume XV Issue 46 Hometown People...Hometown News Thursday, May 23, 2019 “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” - Lamentations 3:22-23 Honoring Memorial Day Nassau County Mourns the Memorial Day (or Decoration Day) gave the ultimate sacrifice…their lives is a federal holiday in the United States for our country. Yes, American Flags Loss of 4-H Agent for remembering and honoring persons should be flying proudly in honor of Dawn S. West announce the passing of our who have given the ultimate sacrifice, those men and women. And there are Monday morning, 4-H Youth Development their lives, while serving in the United thousands. The Vietnam Casualty list the news began to ring Agent, Kristen Poppell. States Armed Forces. The holiday is in Nassau County lists nine casualties out around the county Kristen had been working currently observed every year on the of the war, four of them being from about the passing of the with Nassau County last Monday of May. Memorial Day is Callahan and Hilliard. Nassau County 4-H Youth since November 2015 considered the unofficial start of the Following are the names and photos Development Agent, and coordinated many summer vacation season in the United of the men from Callahan and Hilliard Kristen Poppell. Since of the County Extension States, while Labor Day marks its end that were killed in the Vietnam War. 2015, Kristen has made Office's youth outreach on the first Monday of September. Take a moment to at least think of these quite a mark in the lives programs, youth day camps Many people visit cemeteries men on Memorial Day and honor them. of the children she worked and resident camps, and and memorials on Memorial Day, The Blank Check Society and the with. They absolutely was the leader of the 4-H particularly to honor those who died VFW Post 10095 in Hilliard will hold adored her. The parents of County Council teaching in military service. Many volunteers Memorial Day services in Callahan these students had nothing but praise of teens about citizenship and community place an American flag on each grave in at Jones Cemetery at 9 a.m.; and in the sweet and kind person she was. service. She led many youth educational national cemeteries. Hilliard at Oakwood Cemetery at 11 Kristen, 27, and her husband Chase, programs including the YUM (Youth We all enjoy the day off but we must a.m. Why not take a few minutes out of were traveling on I-4 in Seminole County Understanding MyPlate) Program in not forget the reason for the holiday. It your day to honor those! when their 2015 Toyota 4Runner, Nassau's elementary schools and the is a time of remembrance of those who according to FHP reports, experienced Youth Leadership Nassau Program. a mechanical failure of the vehicle. Lt. Kristen was an exceptional employee Kim Montes, an FHP spokesperson who touched everyone she came in stated, the SUV overturned multiple contact with through her love of 4-H. William ‘Billy’ Vincent Flynn of Callahan times and Kristen passed away from She will be greatly missed by her co- May 6, 1949 – September 20, 1969 her injuries at Orlando Health South workers, Extension volunteers, and the US Navy Seminole Hospital. Chase, 26, sustained youth she mentored. minor injuries. The couple were both Kristen leaves behind her husband, wearing seat belts. Chase, her mother and father, Gloria and Monday, the Nassau County Dwayne Glover, a brother and a sister. Michael Layten Wildes of Callahan Facebook page posted the following Please keep them all in your thoughts September 2, 1944 – June 12, 1965 announcement: and prayers during this difficult time. US Army It is with great sadness that we Alcohol Consumption License Henry Lee Pippin of Hilliard Passed in Callahan August 14, 1931 – August 8, 1969 Dawn S. West Todd will keep the business proper and US Army The Callahan Town Council met pretty.” Monday night for their final meeting of The second person to speak was May. Two people chose to address the Mike Cole. “I didn’t know this alcohol council, the first Ursula Jones. “I am issue was on the agenda tonight but I David Stuart Taylor, Jr. of Hilliard Ursula Jones and I am the mother of would like to say something. I don’t November 3, 1945 – October 28, 1968 Todd Jones who owns SCW Liquors. I know all the details but I’m not too sure US Marines just want to say I’m very proud of my I agree with this (onsite consumption) son. He worked very hard to get this happening in Callahan,” said Cole. business up and going and has done a “The reason I’m here is to introduce great job,” said Ms. Jones. “I don’t think Linda Bell of Keep Nassau Beautiful. Callahan Memorial Day Service Hilliard Memorial Day Service there is anything wrong with going She would like to say a few words.” Jones Cemetery 9 a.m. Oakwood Cemetery 11 a.m. somewhere after work and having a “I just want to see if the council drink. That’s just my thoughts. I know See ‘Alcohol Consumption’ on page 3 PAID Permit No. 4 PRSRT STD PRSRT Callahan, FL U.S. POSTAGE POSTAL PATRON POSTAL Westside Westside Journal Box 607 P.O. 32011-0607 Callahan, FL Page 2 N Westside Journal N Thursday, May 23, 2019 5 Generations Celebrated! Letters to the Editor S Thank You! Thank You! Dear Editor, Dear Editor, I just want to thank everyone who bought The Callahan Community Association tickets for the Quilt Raffle, those who sold Committee would like to give a special thank tickets and of course, the sweet ladies that you to Mr. Barnard Jones and his constituents made the quilt and donated it. The quilt raffle for a job well done on the Callahan went so well and it was so good to see how Community Cemetery clean-up day that was many people wanted to jump in and buy a held Saturday, May 4. Thank you to everyone ticket. With these proceeds we (The Pinky that took the time out and lent a hand in the Promise Foundation) will be able to continue clean-up. The Cemetery was beautiful on to help many more people. Mother’s Day. The idea of sharing some love Sybil Purvis with someone else that may not have been The Pinky Promise Foundation able to make it or just may not be going to the Recently the Raley Family gathered together in Panama City, Florida to celebrate Cemetery was an AWESOME gesture. May 5 generations of family members. They also celebrated the newest member of the Letters to the Editor may be emailed God continue to bless you all as you continue family 2-month-old Koda Coe, great-great-grandson of Lavell Raley, formerly of to [email protected] but to serve your community. Marianna, Florida. Shown (l to r) are: Alyssa Coe (mother) and Koda (baby) of must include a complete name. Thank you, Maxine Simmons Immokalee, Florida; Cassandra Raley (grandmother) of Panama City; Craig Raley (great-grandfather) of Marianna and Lavell Raley of Callahan. Old Dixie Highway (CR 115) Update New Leadership for Colonial Dames In communication with District 5 County Commissioner Justin Taylor, we have The Princess Amelia Chapter National been providing updates on the Old Dixie Highway (CR 115) widening and paving Society Colonial Dames of the XVII project. The project was accepted and approved with the help of Commissioner Century has installed its 2019-2021 George Spicer some two years ago. Executive Board. They are shown (r to l): Once again, there has been a delay. Per Commissioner Taylor, “It’s my President Sherry Harrell, Vice President understanding now that based on the 2-3 month delay for the Cultural Resources Cindy Glenn, Chaplain Alice LeGrand, Assessment Survey there has been a schedule change which pushes the completion Recording Secretary Faith Varrasse, date back. There was a requested time extension from FDOT that was just approved. 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We do them notified and only about three did not It’s time to share some “Thoughts that it has to be mandatory. throughout the county and I think it respond to annexing their property to Ponder.” These were sent to me via Liberals: “Don’t let unvaccinated would be great for Callahan,” said Bell. into the city limits,” said Fontes. “I email from a very good friend and they kids into our schools!” Same liberal: “I just wanted to offer my services and recommend we take action to do an are just too good not to share. “Let thousands of unvaccinated you can certainly call me at any time to involuntary annexation of the property Life is not a fairy tale, if you lose immigrants in!” plan it.” into the city limits.” The council your shoe after midnight, you’re drunk. What is the difference between an “I talked with Mike about this and approved the request for annexation of If women are upset at Trump’s illegal immigrant and E.T.? E.T. learned I would be willing to help plan a town property. naughty words, who in the heck bought to speak English and went home. clean-up,” stated Councilwoman Janet Mayor Fontes also had the next 80 million copies of 50 Shades of Gray? You know that you live in a great Shaw. “I guess let’s get together and item. “Our website is outdated and Jim Comey answered, “I don’t country when even the people that start working on it.” definitely needs to be upgraded,” said know,” “I don’t recall,” and I don’t absolutely detest it refuse to leave. The first agenda item was the Mayor Fontes. “I have looked at several remember” 236 times while under oath, The law allowing for the separation application for the alcohol consumption companies and this one, The Net Group, but remembered enough to write a book. of children from their parents who cross license for SCW Liquors. “I just want to provides 24 hour tech service, which is President Trump should nominate the border illegally was signed by Bill be on the record that SCW has followed something we don’t have. The start-up Hillary Clinton for the next opening on Clinton in 1997, why is it a problem the code and followed all the rules,” is $4,500.” the Supreme Court. Then he can finally now? said Shaw. The council approved the purchase. get her investigated. Sixty-eight people were killed in The council approved the application Councilwoman Kathy Smith advised Not one feminist has defended Sarah mass shootings in 2018. Did you know request. the council that a conceptual committee Sanders. It seems women’s rights only that about 2,000 people were killed by Code Enforcement Officer Mary has been selected for the Depot Park matter if those women are liberal. illegal aliens? Murdock approached the council project. “This is a group of people that No border walls, No voter ID laws… It’s a sad day when it is easier to concerning the travel trailer on can come up with suggestions of what You figured it out yet? abort an American child than it is to Airstream Lane. “We have sent the kind of stage or pavilion would be good Every woman has the right to be deport an illegal alien. occupant a letter and I’ve talked with at the Depot Park,” said Smith. “Each believed…unless you are raped by Russia donated $0.00 to the him,” said Murdock. “The council idea would be brought to the council Bill Clinton, beaten by Keith Ellison, Trump campaign. Russia donated also gave him 60 days to make some for approval. The committee is: me groped by Cory Booker or killed by Ted $145,600,000.00 to the Clinton changes and nothing has been done. I (Kathy Smith), Jason Eason, Joshua Kennedy. Foundation. But Trump was the one recommend that we go the next step.” McKinney, Mike Williams and Mayor Chelsea Clinton got out of college investigated. “The next thing to do is to have Marty Fontes.” and got a job at NBC that paid $900,000 Trump: They’re not after me. the occupant legally moved,” said “I thought we were going to build per year. Her mom flies around the They’re after you. I’m just in their way. Attorney Jeb Branham. “I will begin the the new town hall there along with a country speaking out about white And people wonder why I detest paperwork.” governmental area,” said Councilman privilege. liberalism? Ponder the above statements The next agenda item, Mayor Marty Ken Bass. “I think that’s what a lot of If walls and guns don’t work; then and you should understand. I love Fontes advised the council that in people thought. I don’t like the stage why are celebrities and politicians America the greatest Republic in the last Monday’s meeting of the County idea.” surrounded by them? world. Commissioners, the commissioners “I’m kind of concerned about Socialism: An idea that is so good As always…that’s just my opinion! gave two parcels of property near the parking in that area,” added Shaw. “I wastewater plant to us (Callahan) for just don’t know.” $10. The council approved the purchase After much discussion, the council GUARANTEED BEST PRICE ON YOUR of property for $10. approved the committee. NEW METAL ROOF! The following item also concerned The next council meeting will be land. 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It is unreal Monday, May 27. to think that I graduated high school in 1993. That was • Speak to our youth about ways to 26 years ago! On one level, this was one of the happiest honor Veterans. days of life. I hated school and I could not wait to get out. • Visit the Nassau County Veterans Graduation felt like being released from prison. I did not of War Memorial Roll monument at take a conventional path to college; I went to work the next the end of Centre Street in historic day. I don’t know what your memories are from high school, Fernandina Beach. but as you reflect back on your graduation you were certain • Fly your American flag at half-staff of one thing: things were changing and they would never be until noon on Memorial Day. This Memorial Day, we honor the same. Leaving high school and the security of life as you knew it was a scary • Complete a biography for a veteran America's heroes who gave their lives thing. You take on new responsibilities, you may re-locate for a job or college, you in your life at VoteNassau.com under for freedom. The United States remains will be leaving your life-long friends and you will not be having parents looking our “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” section “the Land of the Free and the Home over your shoulder at every turn. of our website. of the Brave” because of their selfless You now find yourself in a world with new freedoms and new responsibilities. • Pick up a free copy of the Nassau service and sacrifice. That is why in the middle of your celebration, I want to offer you a word of caution. County Veterans of War Memorial In Nassau County, we make it a When I graduated high school, I was not a Christian. Now I am a Christian pastor Roll at our office or from any Nassau priority to reflect upon the ultimate who is deeply committed to the Scriptures and to the church of the living God. I County library. You can also view sacrifice made by so many of our great care about the church because God cares about the church. There is some troubling and print the Nassau County Veterans citizens. As John F. Kennedy once data from Pew Research that reveals that between 70-75% of youth that leave the of War Memorial Roll online at said, “As we express our gratitude, church after high school drop out of church in college. These findings are shocking VoteNassau.com. we must never forget that the highest and sobering. Nassau County Supervisor of appreciation is not to utter words, but to Life after high school is going to be very revealing. You are about to be introduced Elections Vicki P. Cannon and staff live by them.” to the real you for the first time. You are going to do what you want to do without would like to extend our sincerest The following are a few suggestions a parent forcing you to do something you don’t want to do. If you have already gratitude to the families of our fallen to remember the purpose for the holiday: made a decision to follow Christ, you keep following Him after high school for the soldiers. We value the sacrifices you • Place flags or flowers on the graves rest of your life. You don’t take a break from being a follower of Jesus. If you take have made to keep our country great. To of men and women who have served. a break and never return to the church, it will become clear that you were never a all our past, present and fallen soldiers: • Participate in a National Moment follower of Jesus in the first place. In whatever stage of life you are in, Jesus is still Today and forever, we honor you! the ultimate treasure worth pursuing. “Be confident in this, he who began a good Callahan Library work in you will complete it in the day of Christ Jesus.” (Phil.1:16). You must also be equally confident that the way that you can know that Book Club: Culinary Theme God began a good work in you is your continuance with Jesus. Paul’s words in Savor a tasty tale with a culinary theme in any genre for the Colossians 1:21-23 should cause us to pause and reflect on what it really going on Book Club meeting to be held on Thursday, May 30, from 10:30- in each of us: “Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds 11:30 a.m. at the Callahan Library. Tempting treats provided. The Callahan Library is because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical located at 450077 SR 200, Suite #15, Callahan, 904-530-6500 (#3). body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation, if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has CHURCH NEWS been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become Men’s Day Service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Harvest Church in Hilliard will hold a ‘Steak Out’ Kings Ferry on Sunday, May 26 at 4 p.m. with Rev. Fundraiser Sat., May 25 from 4-6 p.m. beside Hilliard a servant.” Jeremiah Robinson, Jr. as the guest speaker! Casual Meats store. The donation will be $10 per plate that Continuance matters because following Jesus matters. attire! Come join us! includes steak, baked potato & salad.

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Billy made his home in Callahan for J. Dane (Rachel) Hicks, J. Daniel Hicks, Arrangements by Callahan Funeral Funeral Home in Folkston. the rest of his life. Christian T. Hicks and Evangeline Grace Home, Inc., 879-2336. Billy retired from the Florida Hicks; siblings Janice Juanita Burch and Department of Transportation as a Project Virginia Long, both of Hilliard; and many Engineer in 1998, after a career of 44 years. nieces and nephews. He was preceded in His hobbies included following NASCAR death by his wife Sarah Jeanell Jarvis Hicks; Donald ‘Don’ Jones and spending time outdoors. He faithfully parents Ralph Nelson and Edna Blanche Thomas William Johnson Donald “Don” Jones, 75, served his church, Callahan First Baptist, Green Hicks; brothers Claude Nelson Hicks Thomas William Johnson, of Callahan, went home to be as a counting committee member for many, and C. Delma Hicks. 88, of Hilliard, passed away with the Lord on May 15, 2019. many years. Billy also enjoyed spending Arrangements are pending. Condolences May 16, 2019. He was born He was born on September 30, time with his loving family, especially his may be expressed at www.nassaufh.com. October 22, 1930 in Hilliard, 1943 in Jacksonville to Wesley granddaughter, Hayden. Arrangements by Nassau Funeral Home, to the late William Ted Johnson and Mary Jones. He proudly served Billy is survived by his wife of 61 Callahan, 904-879-1770. and Annie Lee Nicols Cox. He loved the as a Sergeant in the US Army years, Thelma (Geiger) Bethea; his son outdoors and was employed with Henderson National Guard for 6 years. He retired from Stan (Nancy) Bethea; his granddaughter Timber Company for many years. Along JEA after 32 dedicated years of service. Hayden; and one sister Areta Hensley; as with his parents; he was preceded in death Don was a member of Heavenly Heights well as numerous nieces and nephews. by his step-children Mike Raulerson, Baptist Church under Bro. Lynn Massey for The family received friends Tuesday, Hazel I. Holton Franky (Tina) Price and Myra Fennell; 19 years and member of North Jacksonville May 21 at Callahan First Baptist Church. Hazel I. Holton, 76, of and two brothers Fred Johnson and Marvin Baptist Church for 22 years. He was a The funeral service was held Wednesday, Callahan, passed away on May Henderson. lifelong avid hunter at Twin Rivers in Live May 22 at Callahan First Baptist Church. 12, 2019 with her family by her He is survived by his wife Allison Oak. Interment followed at Jones Cemetery, side. Mrs. Holton was born on H. Johnson; his children Jamie (Debbie) Don is survived by his loving wife of Callahan. A meal was served at the church April 9, 1943, to Millage and Johnson and Teddy (Phyllis) Johnson; step- 47 years, Kandayce Jones; son Michael following the interment. Vestula Maddox. In addition to her parents; children Timmy Mueller, Sissy Nobles, (Tondra) Jones; daughter Kristy (Tom) Condolences may be expressed at www. she was predeceased by sisters Linda Sweat Jack Raulerson, Rick Raulerson, Raymond Holton; sisters Wanda Hires and Vera nassaufh.com. and Glenda Aldridge. Raulerson, Libby Hammock, Fred Price, (James) Jeffries; five grandchildren; several Arrangements by Nassau Funeral Home, Hazel was a lifelong resident of Callahan Walter Price and Juanice Lang; a sister nieces and nephews. He was preceded in Callahan, 904-879-1770. and was known and loved by many. She will Maybelle (Richard) Schultehenrich; two death by his parents Wesley Andrew and be dearly missed by her family and friends. brothers Johnny (Faye) Henderson and Mary Louise Jones; sisters Jackie Williard, Survivors include three children, Eddie Darrell (Pat) Henderson; grandchildren Joyce Scott and Belinda Jones. (Christy) Holton, Belinda (Randy) Horton Ted Johnson, Jr., Thomas Johnson, Toni The family will receive friends Friday, and Cindy Balkcom; seven grandchildren Register, Mathew Johnson, Joshua Johnson, May 24, 2019 from 5-6 p.m. in the Nassau Ralph Harold Hicks April, Jacob, Chase, Rachael, Tiffany, Lily Johnson, James Price, Luke Fennell, Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial service Ralph Harold Hicks, 73, of Hailey and Anna; five great-grandchildren Donna Tylk, Steven Hall, Christopher will be held at 6 p.m. Hilliard, went home to be with Addison, Austin, Grace, Noah and Bryce; Price, Jarrett Farlane, Justin Farlane, Amber In lieu of flowers, the family requests the Lord on May 17, 2019. He as well as four brothers Gene, Jimmy, Lang and Neisha Lang; great-grandchildren that donations in his memory be made to was born on June 24, 1945 in Raymond and Ricky Maddox. Ella, Kayle, Casey, Mindy, Hunter, Colt, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Bryceville to Ralph and Edna Visitation was held Wednesday, May 15 Bryar and Kendall; and a number of nieces, Condolences may be expressed at www. Hicks. in the Chapel of Callahan Funeral Home. nephews and other relatives. nassaufh.com. He is survived by his sons Christopher The funeral service was held Thursday, May The family received friends Saturday, Arrangements by Nassau Funeral Home, R. (Deena) Hicks, Eric N. (Amy) Hicks, 16 also in the chapel. Interment followed in May 18 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Callahan, 904-879-1770.

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He was born was born in Alma, Georgia, speaking, demonstrations, and share- in Jacksonville on December but lived in Jacksonville most 23, 1936 to the late James Paul Lewis and of her life. She was preceded in death by the-fun divisions. 4-H members must Ruby Jewell Lewis. He loved fishing and her husband Richard Midling (2011); three qualify at the county level in order to the outdoors and enjoyed collecting antique brothers Willie Strickland, Jacky Strickland move on and compete at this event cars and tractors. and David Ross; and a sister Valenie alongside youth from Duval, Clay, St. Along with his parents; he was preceded Johnson. Johns, Flagler and Putnam Counties. in death by his three sons William Glenn Survivors include her son Eugene This year Nassau County hosted the Lewis, Arthur Eugene Lewis and Johnny (Renne) Midling; four daughters, Kathi event at Yulee Primary School and had Lynn Lewis; and his ten siblings. Solomon, Karen (Randy) Crawford, seven youth participate. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Charlene Ruttan and Leisa (David) Hogan; Allie Mizell and Jack Norstrem Irma Goodwyne Lewis; two children Tina two brothers Daniel and Glynn Ross; a competed in the junior division of the colors of horses. All four received blue Renee (Glen) Owens and Marcus Dale sister Virginia Catruch; 10 grandchildren; public speaking competition (ages ribbons for their presentations! Lewis; 10 grandchildren Kim Thrift, Jeanne and 21 great-grandchildren. 8-10). Allie shared information and Madison Stevenson competed in the Zimmerman, William Lewis, Jr., Stacey Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jeffries, Tracey Wills, Tiffany Harvey, May 23 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Giddens- jokes about eggs and Jack taught the senior division of illustrated talks (ages Katrina Lewis, Jennifer Smith, Kelly Reed Funeral Home, Baldwin, (904- audience about preparing for a 4-H 14-18). Her presentation on discovering Owens and Marcus Lane Lewis; 23 great- 266-2337) with Pastor Garry Wiggins horse show. Allie received a red ribbon your art style won a blue ribbon and grandchildren; and a number of great-great- officiating. Interment will follow in and Jack received a blue ribbon! earned her the chance to compete at the grandchildren. Greenlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville. The Five Nassau County youth state level competition this summer! Memorialization will be by cremation. family will receive friends Wednesday, May participated in the demonstration and We are so proud of all of these youth Condolences may be expressed at www. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. illustrated talk competition, where and their outstanding performances! shepardfh.com. 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