not HOA experts,norarethey always not theleastofwhichishomeownersare and detriments tothistypeofsituation, Board of Directors. There are benefits always operated witha‘homeowner-run’ that beganaddinghomesin1988andhas Association Estates ofNassauCountyOwners Board ofDirectors forSpringLake concerning SpringLakeEstates. response tolastweek's submitted article Note:This article is in Editor’s Nello ‘Bob’ Zortea on his100thbirthday of Mr. Zortea; andcongratulates Mr. the contributions, significance andlife Therefore, the Town ofHilliard values built traction motors onlocomotives. Division where,among other things, General Motors in the Electric Motor ½ years;heworkedandretiredfrom the US Navyin 1940 and served for 5 long-time citizen ofHilliard; hejoined proclamation shared that Mr. Zortea is a Terry Humphrey and their families. The Gail and Jimmy Davis andInez and was joinedbybothofhisdaughters, birthday February14,2021.Mr. Zortea US Navy Veteran, celebrated his 100th 100th birthday. Mr. Zortea, a WWII of Hilliard, for the celebration of his proclamation to honorMr. BobZortea, March. The first order of business wasa Thursday nightfortheir first meeting of Dawn S.West Volume XVIIIssue 34 Hilliard Honors WWII Veteran BobZorteafor 100 Spring LakesEstatesisasubdivision The Hilliard Town Council met Westside STD Journal U.S. POSTAGE P.O. Box 607 PAID Callahan, FL
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POSTAL PATRON They morning; every arenew great isyour faithfulness.” Spring LakeConcerns Addressed Airpark ConstructSecurity Camera and 2021-05 whichconcerned Hilliard and Hangar Rehabilitation; Resolution Airpark Design and Construct Hangar 2021-04 whichconcerned Hilliard to theHilliard Airpark: Resolution approved bythecouncil that pertain natural resources. guide public facilities and protect which will control Future LandUse, amending the Comprehensive Plan, reading. The ordinance concerned 01 wasapprovedonsecondandfinal for the special recognition of her daddy! His daughterGailthankedthecouncil and proclaim this dayBobZortea Day. legal requirements, thatwerenotmet recent boardstoresolvethemunderthe have required extended efforts bymore failure to file tax returns). These issues (i.e. failuretopreservethecovenants, their fiduciary duties tothecommunity from apreviousboardwhodidnotmeet current boardinherited several issues resolution throughlegalchannels. The of Nassau County, that are requiring recent boards ofSpringLakeEstates issues that have come before the more performance. There havebeenseveral familiar withthelawsthataffect their Several Resolutions were also In other business, Ordinance 2021- Hometown People...Hometown News People...Hometown Hometown previously come before the council program,” said McCullough. “We have some grantstofurtherouractivities as a today. We havesecuredfundingthrough hard to build this program to what it is class studies. “We have worked very their (school) property as apart of their concerning thedesiretohavegoatson presentation with someofstudents for HMSHS Ag Program,helda Plan Review&Inspections. Adding DiscountsforPrivate Provider amending Building Permit Valuations Resolution 2021-08whichconcerned Rights. Second Amendment of ourUnited States Constitution HOA professionaladvice for theexpert that necessitated the hiring of legal and allowed to expire January 24,2018, the discovery that the covenants were by the previous board. Presently it is Alyson McCullough, Advisor Alyson The final resolution approved was opposition to any abridgement and standing in immediate of ourconstitutional rights opposition to any abridgment our commitment to stand in town andareaffirmation of Hilliard aconstitutional The resolution declares Sanctuary Town.Amendment concerned HilliardasaSecond was alsoapproved which Improvements. Turf RunwayMaintenance & Hilliard Airpark concerned Resolution 2021-06which Video Recording System; Resolution 2021-07
- Lamentations 3:22-23 for thegoats. They ranwaterlines,built shelters for the chickens as they have coops. The studentsbuiltthecoopsand when wewantedourchickens and chosen to portray these factual information shared, ordeliberately HOA, have either misinterpreted the people, who wouldlike to abolish the It isunfortunatethatasmallgroupof desire for thefuture of their community. opportunity tovotethedirectionthey every member of the community has an out the Revitalization steps, so that fellow home owners tobeginandcarry situation has afiduciary duty totheir help innavigatingthisprocess. as we do in Callahan. You would be mixing itwithyourwasteatthe WWTP, will be paying you for the loads and just with thetownofHilliardtodoso. We loads andwewouldliketoalsowork the Town of Callahan dumping a few Farmer. “We havebeenworkingwith get backtoourpropertydump,”said have had. Currently, our trucks can’t been oneoftherainiestseasonswe the wastefromourtrucks. This has property wherewenormallyrelease and howwehandle the waste. We have very strictguidelineswithwhatwedo watch withDEP. We havetofollow need. “Our companyisunderclose relationship with thetownintimesof requesting the opportunity to build a Services approached the podium owner ofK.A.FarmerSeptic Tank approval. the Planning&ZoningBoardtoget students weretoldtheymustgobefore presentations, McCullough andthe do toputourgoatsintheirnewyard?” We needtoknowwhatelsewehave and feeding systems for theanimals. a securepen,placed automatic water Thursday, 11,2021 March Any HOA BoardofDirectors in this In otherbusiness,KlyntFarmer, After severalstudentsalsogavetheir th Begins Sunday,Begins 14 March See 'SpringLake'onpage3 Birthday Daylight Saving Time See 'Hilliard' onpage2 Page 2 N Westside Journal N Thursday, March 11, 2021 A Word Hilliard Continued from page 1 receiving just liquid as it would all be to participate and provide a location (if From the Publisher strained when you get it. I pray this rain they don’t have one) to clean up. Our How blessed we are to live in long walks...taking several dips along doesn’t continue but if it should I would only concern right now is we haven’t Florida! Can I get an Amen? The most the way. Other days it was competition appreciate any help you could provide. received confirmation from the garbage recent reason is our beautiful weather sand castles or maybe a game of pepper I know we’re (company) up here in service about assisting with disposal. this week. It has really been difficult (with a bat and ball) with Daddy. We Hilliard a lot. We’re just looking for We won’t do the lunch due to social to stay in my office when I could see also played volleyball a few times. The some help.” distancing policy.” that beautiful sunshine outside…but I boys always liked to body surf by riding “Currently, we are having some “I think if the Fire Department is did! I know we are all extremely tired waves in with Daddy. I only tried that a problems with levels at our WWTP. okay with cooking the hamburgers and of the rain but so thankful we aren’t couple of times…not for me! I’m also under the watchful eye of DEP hot dogs, we could still have it and just flooded like Kentucky and Virginia. When I was really young, I remember and I sure don’t want to mess that up,” have them box or bag up the meal for And we haven’t had a foot of snow on my parents renting a house with other said Public Works Director Ritchie people to pick up,” said Councilman the ground, just a nice winter. families. The house was 3-stories and Rowe. “Once we get our levels right, Kenny Sims. This weekend don’t forget to spring oh so cool. It was directly on the beach I wouldn’t mind trying one load. Then The council approved moving forward on your clocks by moving your on the north end. Of course the other we could see what the levels do and go forward with the Clean Up once they clocks up one hour before you go to bed families had children too, so that only from there.” find out more about the garbage disposal Saturday night! It’s Daylight Saving added to the fun. I think the older kids Farmer gave his information to company’s response. Time! I know a lot of people do not like got to have one floor to themselves. Not Rowe to contact when he is ready. Parks & Recreation Director Gabe it but I am a huge fan. It’s really nice really sure if that was fair but I didn’t Charlie Hahn, representing the Whittenburg advised the council that to get home from work, eat supper and care back then. We actually did some First Baptist Church of Boulougne the basketball season went very well still have some daylight to go outside seining with everyone. Now that I think approached the podium. “We (FBC and currently the soccer and gymnastics and enjoy. I am really a sunshine person about it, I can’t believe my parents let Boulougne) are asking permission to has begun. The soccer program has 53 and I love as much time as I can get to me take part in that…it was really scary use the Town Hall property (open field children signed up and the gymnastics enjoy it. for me. beside Town Hall) for a Community program has 51 signed up. “It’s And yes, that takes me back to Memories are what life is made of. Wide Easter Sunrise Service,” said always a great day at Hilliard Parks & my growing up days. My dad was a I’m so thankful for the special memories Hahn. “The service will begin at 7 Recreation,” said Whittenburg with a teacher/coach so the summertime was that I have. I was blessed to be born a.m. with our church providing the PA smile! our vacation time for the most part. My into a loving, godly family with lots of system and tables for Danish & coffee. The council approved supporting the parents would save up enough money discipline and direction. Even though I The service will be from 7- 8 a.m. and National League of Cities Service Line to rent a beach house for one week in am a grown woman (sometimes) I still we will be off of the property with Warranty Program. The program allows Fernandina. Let me tell you, my siblings go to my parents for advice. I pray that everything cleaned up by 10 a.m. We residents to sign up and pay monthly for and I made the most of that week. We my children and grandchildren will are inviting 19 churches to join us for services that might be needed should had a blast running and playing. From always feel like they also can come to some singing hymns and a service.” they have a problem with their water or the time we woke up and ate some me at any time. It’s never too late to The council approved the request. sewer pipes. If they do have problems breakfast, we were on the beach. We start making memories especially the The council approved the contract and they are covered, the program will stayed out there until lunch time when small ones. As we all know too well, life termination of Building Inspector Larry pay for the repairs. Residents will be Mama made us go up to the house. is very short and every day is precious. Hogan and also approved the clerk to receiving more information from the After lunch, we had to take a little rest. Let’s all try to make the best of every advertise for Contract Services. company in the mail. Then we got the signal that we could day and make special memories! Town Clerk Lisa Purvis asked Council President John Beasley go back down to the beach and off we Have a blessed week! the council if they wanted to do the advised the council that he had received went. There was nothing on the beach Hilliard Clean Up. “If so, the Clean a letter of intent from the Town of for us but a sheet and a few towels lying Up is scheduled for Saturday, April Callahan to join with Hilliard for the out there. Some days we would take 10 and we will be teaming with Keep fireworks display. A workshop has been Nassau Beautiful,” said Purvis. “We scheduled for March 22 at 6 p.m. at could still plan to pass out garbage the NE FL Fairgrounds to work out the bags and gloves to residents that want details. In the Kitchen... Sour Cream Pound Cake 3 cups sugar 3 cups plain flour 6 eggs, separated 1/2 lb. butter 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 pint sour cream Cream butter and sugar. Add yolks one at a time. Sift dry ingredients. Alternate adding flour and sour cream. Beat whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Bake at 300º for about 1 1/2 hours.
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Is it Dr. Seuss or Mr. Potato Head, very well-orchestrated plan or an What’s Worse, Opium or Wokeium? maybe the Muppets or possibly Pepe unimaginable set of events that just fell Dear Editor, overdoses have spiked. My wife was shopping La Pew? It does seem that in today’s into place with the United States front If you’ve never had the chance to visit the for books for my son and several Dr. Seuss society everything offends the left. and center. You tell me! Scare people Philadelphia “Badlands,” I highly recommend books are no longer on the shelves, the wokeium What offends me is the determination of with a virus, force them to wear masks you at least drive through. After you visit the addicts stole them. The wokeium addicts beat the liberal left working so hard to ruin and place them in quarantine. Count the Liberty Bell, holster up, leave your kids at the up Aunt Jemima (actually Anna Harrington, the country that I love. I am offended number of dead every second of every hotel and experience the joys of a fourth world who used her profits from Quaker Oats to open country without the jet lag! Used needles are and run a large boarding house). Wokeium by their acts and ambition to eliminate day, in every news headline. By the scattered on the sidewalks, people are passed junkies tore down statues of American heroes fair and honest elections; I’m offended way, ninety-nine and eight-tenths of the out on steps and there is no shortage of trash but didn’t even cash in on the scrap metal! that they spend 1.9 trillion dollars people who get the virus recover. About and feces on the streets. You can imagine all People on wokeium don’t need our money of tax payer’s money for supposed one to two tenths of one percent, who the dark things that happen in this open opium to get high, they just need our culture. So COVID relief, when only 9% of the get the virus, dies. market, DuckDuckGo search it if you want what’s worse, opium or wokeium? money is actually being used to help Most all of them had other medical details. Urban Fleming In the last few years, I’ve noticed wokeium individuals in distress. I’m offended problems. Did you catch that? Less than that federal government employees 1/2 of a percent die. Close businesses receive an additional $1400 a month = 35,000,000+ instantly unemployed. Spring Lake Continued from page 1 if their children’s school is still closed. Remove entertainment and prohibit happenings incorrectly. The board has will be no requirement for the type of In short, Liberal Socialist left wing recreation, closing parks, gyms, bars, sought to share more information as homes, or how they are maintained radicals offend me. Can we cancel them restaurants, sports, etc. No dating. No some homeowners expressed the need, in the community. The current board like they are cancelling our culture? I touching. No weddings. No funerals. and a Voter Information packet arrived members will step down and the county can only wish so! Isolate people. Dehumanize them. in homes this week. In addition, the may eventually increase property taxes, Speaking of liberalism, here is an Close Temples and Churches - prohibit Board will be hand-delivering this week with assessments to pay for the periodic interesting writing by an unknown worship. Create a vacuum and let the revised version of the covenants and lawn care, and maintaining the ponds author that a close friend sent me. I depression, anxiety, hopelessness and governing documents (with suggestions as required by the state. Either way, we found these numbers VERY interesting. desperation set in. included that were submitted by the feel it is important for every homeowner As reported by the CDC…Here are the Then... ignite hatred and civil unrest, homeowners) to each home, or mailed to be able to vote their desire. US deaths by year and the change from creating a Civil War. Empty the prisons to some homes, as necessary. The issue of a property management the previous year. Year 2017: 2,818,503 because of the virus and fill the streets There are basically two options for company, if a majority vote yes, and Americans died; Year 2018: 2,839,205 with criminals. Send in Antifa and BLM the residents of Spring Lake Estates our community continues with an deaths (20,702 more than the previous to vandalize property, as if they were with the official vote that will be held HOA, it will always be up to the Board year 2017); Year 2019: 2,855,000 freedom fighters. Undermine the law, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Those that of Directors, as the bylaws of our deaths (16,300 more than the previous while calling it Peaceful Protest. Riot, wish to continue to live in a planned community give the board the power year 2018). Loot and Attack all Law Enforcement, unit development with deed restrictions to decide and hire, any help they need The year of the pandemic...Year but governments order a stand-down. as when they purchased their property, in this regard. This also ensures that 2020: 2,913,144 deaths (57,641 more Then...Defund Law Enforcement and should vote Yes. The benefits of voting the community will always continue to than the previous year 2019). BUT abolish Police. yes are to maintain the street lights in decide this issue, by their willingness WAIT: There were zero deaths from We are all being played by those our community and the entrance drive, to serve, and if so desired, do the work Covid-19 during 2018 and 2019, and the who want to destroy America! This is providing maintenance for the ponds, of the HOA themselves. Nothing has jump from 2019 was only 57,641? I've how you destroy a Nation from within, and the entrance lawn care maintained been or will be forced on Spring Lake been told that COVID is responsible and in very short order. Will it work? at our schedule. Those who do not Estates, everything is their choice. now for 500,000 + deaths. Shouldn't I guess that depends on you and me. see the benefit of an HOA, and no We appreciate the opportunity the 2020 number be a lot higher? So the Yes we are being snowballed from the longer want any of those advantages, to present the details of the recent question becomes: How many people left. We have one major stand, which is should vote ‘no.’ In that case, the happenings, in a factual manner. died of COVID and How many died (of prayer. covenants will remain expired, there other causes) WITH COVID? As always…that’s just my opinion! RECREATION MEETING EVENTS AROUND TOWN The Nassau County Recreation Commission Meeting will be held Thursday, March The American Legion Auxillary Unit 401, 37405 QUIT SMOKING! Free Tools to Quit Tobacco 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Nassau County Facilities Maintenance/Parks and Recreation Henry Smith Rd, Hilliard, is hosting Breakfast with Classes in Nassau County! Wed., March 24, from 10 Office, located at 45195 Musselwhite Rd., Callahan. If you have questions, please call the Easter Bunny, Sat., March 20 from 8-11 a.m. a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Barnabas Center Fernandina, 1303 (904) 530-6120 or (855) 534-8529. The public is invited. Children will receive breakfast, a basket and photo Jasmine Street, Suite 101. To register call, AHEC at with the Bunny. Donations will be accepted. (904) 482-0189. ASK US HOW TO CUT YOUR POWER BILL IN HALF! AllJoin Things us for our New Women's Event
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Gordon the dinners or just go pay Callahan down to meet the group that was going fishing, and noticed that and Becky Gresch, of Jacksonville, Barbecue for that night. Just being a it was foggy. I was sure that by the time I got to the boat ramp and loaded on the boat that the fog would start to lift. We had have been hosting the Wednesday part of such a special group of people is three boats rented for the day. One of the three boats was late to Community dinners for over 12 years. a wonderful feeling. Seeing the smiles arrive at the dock, so there were only two boats going out at this “We just love this community, saw a on people’s faces and hearing them time. As we loaded on the boat I noticed that the fog appeared to be getting thicker. need, and searched for a way that we being so thankful for a hot meal is so When we got underway the Captain was following the other boat at a close but safe could help,” said the Gresches. rewarding. It’s such a small price to distance. It wasn’t long and I lost site of the shore because of the fog. Once we reached The dinners used to be held at help someone out. the Ocean, the swells and waves began to get larger. It was still foggy but by now we the multi-purpose building at the Sponsors are needed this year more could see about 300 yards. Because of the fog and the waves, we had to go at a slower fairgrounds for years every Wednesday than ever. It’s really not hard. All you than normal pace. It was a long rough 20-mile trip out to the reef. night…fast forward to 2020 and the have to do is email Becky or call her. When we let down our lines the fish starting biting. Within a few minutes the pandemic. All county buildings were Maybe you only want to sponsor one lightning started popping close by and we had to move away from the thunderhead. closed to the public. Now realizing time, every quarter, or once a month. After several attempts to outrun the storm, the Captain felt that we better call it a day the need for food was even greater, She has a schedule and basically can and head back to shore. The visibility was still very restricted because of the fog. the couple searched for another venue. put you where you want to be. There But because of the lightning and rain, the Captain made a bee-line for the shore. If it Pastor Dan Search of Callahan First have been sponsors that sponsored in wasn’t for the help of the sophisticated electronic equipment on that boat, I don’t know United Methodist Church stepped up honor or memory of someone for their how he could have found his way back to the inlet. Due to the rain and the fog you to the plate and offered his social hall birthday, anniversary or as a Christmas couldn’t see more than 500 yards at the time. He had both of the 150hp motors wide to do walk-up dinners, continuing on gift. We are currently feeding around open heading in the direction of the inlet. We were being tossed about pretty rough in Wednesday nights. 200 people. It’s a small cost…for a lot the back of the boat and I began to think about a song that a group of men would sing The dinners, who are provided of good. in the church that I grew up in when I was just a teen. The song was called “The Light by Callahan Barbecue, are picked For more information call Becky House”. up, brought to the church, boxed and at: 904-309-3735 or email her at: In years past before all the new sophisticated electronic equipment was onboard separated and given out beginning at [email protected]. Thank you in these boats they were dependent on a compass and the Lighthouse. The Lighthouse 5 p.m. There are some sponsors for advance for your blessing! gave the Captain a beacon of light to help show them the way safely into shore. In that the dinners. We, the Westside Journal, song the words declared that Jesus is the Lighthouse. I want you to know that when things get foggy in your life and you’re not sure which way to turn, you need to look to Jesus. Jesus is the Lighthouse. In Hebrews 12:2, the Bible tells us that we should, “Fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.” (NIV84) CHURCH NEWS Hilliard First Assembly of God will host Encounter First Baptist Church of Boulougne will hold a Jesus is the one who can bring direction to your life when you have lost your way. Worship Circle on Sat., March 13 from 6-8 p.m. The Clothing Giveaway Sat., March 13 from 8 a.m. Jesus is the one who can guide you through the storms of life. Jesus is the one who church is located north of the Hilliard Winn Dixie – 1 p.m. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing can help to calm your rough seas. Jesus is the one who can bring hope when you have at 550920 US Highway 1. For more information call available. Everyone welcome, 28226 Church Dr., 845-2642. Hilliard. lost all hope. If you are going through some rough waters and the way has become foggy, look for the Lighthouse and find Jesus. He loves you and He is there to help you through your troubled waters. I guess you figured it out by now, that God was good to us that day and He got us safely back to shore. If you will put your trust in Jesus He VETERANS ASSISTANCE can do the same for you. Jesus is the Lighthouse! Disability • Healthcare Pension • Aid & Attendance 904-548-4670 DIRT PRO NORTHEAST FL 755-1341 SEAMLESS GUTTERS & DRAINAGE, INC. Fill Dirt • Top Soil • Rock Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates Sand • Hard Pan 904-322-2063 Land Clearing • Pond Digging Josh Werts Mulching • Stump Grinding SOFFIT & FASCIA • PRESSURE WASHING Dirt Leveling & More & MORE FREE ESTIMATES! Running Gutter through the competition since 2015! 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Dr. Typically this time each year, Okefenoke REMC is preparing to select delegates Burns, an FSCJ alumna, is a recognized educational to represent the co-op as part of the National Washington Youth Tour Leadership leader who has led the County to a 93% graduation Experience, with a week-long trip to Washington, D.C. COVID-19 sidelined last rate, has made Nassau County a top four school year’s trip, and has cancelled it again for 2021. OREMC has decided to take a district in the state and has led the county to an different approach. overall A-rating. High school juniors attending schools in OREMC’s eight county service area: Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Ware and Wayne counties in Georgia, and Baker and Nassau counties in Florida—are invited to apply for the 2021 OREMC Youth Tour. Six students will be selected to participate in a cultural heritage and Women's History Month Author Talk history tour from June 14-18. Celebrate Women’s History month with a fun discussion Planned activities for the trip include: with Southern author, Kay Dew Shostak. The discussion will • Team Building through a tree-top trek at Callaway Gardens, be moderated by Professor Chris Twiggs and the topic will • Learning the roots of rural electrification by visiting Franklin Delano center around women and friendships, managing families, Roosevelt’s Little White House in Warm Springs, Georgia, adjusting to new environments and other • Exploring Stone Mountain, life situations. Kay is the author of the • Sights, sounds, museums and monuments of Atlanta, Chancey series and numerous other books, • Connecting with legislative representatives and tour of the Georgia State including The Shrimp Did It. Join this Capitol virtual event on Thursday, March 25 at 6 • Atlanta Braves vs. Boston Red Sox baseball game and ballpark tour p.m. by visiting the library website, www. • Providence Canyon nassaureads and selecting the link. “While we understand the reasons for cancelling the national Youth Tour experience again this year, we felt we had a unique opportunity to provide a similar trip with a localized perspective,” explains Dewayne Johns, OREMC Member Libraries Return to Regular Hours Service Representative. “Georgia is the birthplace of rural electrification. How The Nassau County Public System has resumed regular operating hours. fortunate we are to be able to explore the roots of our shared cooperative experience Appointments are not necessary to enter the building. There are some health and with the next generation, as well as better understand government in action from safety precautions that are to be observed when entering a library. All customers those currently serving. A trip like this also exposes students to other natural and staff members must answer a brief COVID-19 screening questionnaire, wear wonders, historic and notable sites around the state, making history more “real” and a face covering at all times and stay socially distanced while in the building. Some not simply pictures in a book or something they have Googled.” areas are closed, and some furnishings have been relocated to guide residents and Youth Tour information and the application are available online at oremc.com/ allow staff to clean and sanitize where possible. Some public computers that are youth-tour or you can request a copy at one of OREMC’s offices in Nahunta, appropriately distanced are available. Kingsland and Hilliard, Florida. Completed applications must be submitted Callahan Branch Hilliard Branch Bryceville Branch electronically, emailed, mailed or delivered to one of our OREMC offices by 904-530-6500, option 3 904-530-6500, option 4 904-530-6500, option 5 Friday, March 26, 2021. COVID-19 testing and adherence to all recommended Monday, Wednesday- Monday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Wednesday safety protocols will be required to participate. Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday & Friday & Saturday For more information or questions about the OREMC Youth Tour, please contact Tuesday, 12 – 8 p.m. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Member Services Representative Dewayne Johns at 800-262-5131 ext. 1143 or via Thursday 12 – 8 p.m. Thursday 12 – 8 p.m. email at [email protected]. Closed from 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm daily
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The essay Mr. Ray Seeley, longtime Hilliard resident, year’s Nassau County Retired demonstrated the love she celebrated his 90th birthday March 5! Mr. Educators Association Fifth has for her grandparents Ray was born March 5, 1931 in Akron, Ohio. Grade Essay Contest. She and how much she enjoys He moved his family to Florida in 1967. Mr. was recognized at her school spending time with them. Ray, also known as the ‘Voice of the Flashes’ and received a plaque, ribbon The Fifth Grade Essay continues to announce the Flashes girls varsity and gift card. Lauren’s first Contest was created by the softball games. He was the announcer for Flashes place essay will now be FREA to encourage writing football for 33 years and also basketball where entered into the District 5 abilities in fifth grade he called the game from ‘Ray’s Roost’ which Florida Retired Educator Mackenzie Franklin students. It is a wonderful was named after him a few years ago. Association competition. way for students to show Mr. Ray celebrated his special milestone with Reese Talbert from Emma Love appreciation and love for the important a family dinner with his children Friday night. Hardee was the second place winner. older people in their lives, be they He was surprised Saturday with a huge sign in Mackenzie Franklin from Callahan grandparents or someone close who his son’s Intermediate earned third place. enhances their lives on a daily basis. yard saying Mackenzie’s essay was about her Happy Birthday Grampy and a surprise party with his family and friends! He has three children Karen Seeley, Be the Change Opens at Flea Market Ken (Peggy) Seeley and Eric Seeley; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Be the Change NE FL, in partnership with Florida Rainmakers and Joel Pace Piano and Music. Pace recently opened a promotional store at the Pecan Park Flea Market. th Be the Change is an outreach created by Lavern Meeks Celebrates 90 Birthday Joel Pace Piano and Music. It is a group of Lavern Higginbotham Meeks celebrated volunteers with a heart for humanity and a her 90th birthday March 7. Mrs. Lavern is a want to help their community in every way longtime Callahan resident and is always willing possible. Clothing and household goods to help out when she can. She volunteers almost donations are always accepted and used to every Wednesday night for the community raise funds, along with monetary donations, dinners. She loves her church, Callahan First to provide clothing for the homeless United Methodist Church and loves to laugh and and those in need. Be the Change also have a good time. She is one special lady. She provides donations to local organizations to celebrated her special milestone in many ways. benefit those in our community. 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Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the program or activity should contact the office of the Town Clerk at (904) 879-3801 or [email protected] at least seventy-two hours in advance to request such accommodation.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Westside Journal N Thursday, March 11, 2021 N Page 7 Hengerer Signs with JAA Let's Get Prayer Back In Schools
What does prayer mean to you? Prayer is not an expression of religion or denomination. Prayer restores hope, brings joy and renews self-worth. Prayer Back in School is Essential! Our children are suffering, both mentally and spiritually, starting at home, in our community, churches and schools. Prayer Back in School presents a new ideology Congratulations to Hilliard Middle- Brantley has also managed to that is a devotion necessary to advance our children. Senior High School senior Brantley acquire 177 community service hours We need people to sign the petition to return Prayer in School. The Westside Hengerer who recently signed with through Upward Basketball, Little Journal will be orchestrating the campaign with petitions for churches, residents, Jacksonville Athletic Academy. League and organizations dealing with etc. to come by and pick them up, pass them around, and return completed petitions Brantley will continue his education at human trafficking. He is in the National to our office by March 31, 2021. The petitions will be picked up and delivered to FSCJ while playing football with JAA. Honor Society, Beta Club, FFA and the Florida Secretary of State to be placed on the ballot. The Westside Journal office He plans to eventually transfer and Future Business Leaders of America is located at: 450034 SR 200 (directly across from Callahan Dollar General), 879- continue his athletic career. Brantley is where he recently won the District 4180. the son of James and Holly Hengerer of competition for Sports Management Callahan. and Entertainment. Brantley is a whiz Brantley, a multi-sport athlete, plays when it comes to sports statistics and Westside Regional Park both football and baseball for Hilliard. can pull random sports trivia out of Football Coach John Pate says of the air like it’s common knowledge. Planning Meeting Held Brantley, “He is a consummate, team He plans to pursue a career in Sports About 30 residents attended the first An online survey and questionnaire in-person meeting concerning the Westside was completed and this was the first player. He did an outstanding job for us Journalism and get paid to talk about Regional Park last Thursday at the multi- planning meeting. Designers hope to take as our Sam linebacker and snapper.” what he loves. purpose building at the fairgrounds. the information from both the online and Planners from the Prosser Engineering firm the in-person meeting and come up with a Extreme Outdoors Raffle Fundraiser were on hand to listen to public comment tentative design. They still welcome public concerning the park. The property is located input. From the online questions, people Win a Barnett Blackcat Recurve Bow! The bow is a on US Highway 1 between Callahan and seemed to select more of open space for $285 value on Ebay. The fundraiser is to raise money Hilliard just north of Pratt Siding Road. playing, an environmental learning area; to purchase equipment (archery, kayaks, ground There are 110 acres of land for development and trails. blinds, BB guns, camping gear, etc.) for outdoor however the engineers are looking to Keep watching for more information events. Purchase tickets at the Westside Journal residents for the type of park they would and another in-person meeting to see the office, 450034 SR 200, Callahan. Tickets are $10 want. conceptual design plan. each or 3 tickets for $25.
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Aquino, 36, Karam. passed away Thursday, March OBITUARIES He is survived by his wife of 58 years, 4, 2021, following a lengthy Carolyn; son Billy (Pam) Epting; daughter battle with cancer. Kimberly death by two brothers Dennis R. Crews and rank of 1st Lieutenant in the Army, serving Claudia (Keith) Portell; grandsons Kyle was born in Louisville, Jerry Mitchell Crews. in the Intelligence and Security Agency (Danielle) Epting, Eric (Rachel) Epting, Kentucky and lived in the Jacksonville He is survived by his wife of 47 years, in Europe during the Vietnam War (1963- Scott Epting, Andrew Portell and Aaron area most of her life. She was a graduate Kathy Lightsey Crews; two children Alton 1965). During this time, he enjoyed playing Portell; great-grandchildren Mackenzie and of Sandalwood High School and Florida Crews, Jr. and Wendi Crews; two brothers with the Army Big Blue basketball team, Roen Epting; and brother Richard (Jane) State College of Jacksonville. She enjoyed Floyd T. (Linda) Crews and D. Steven providing a much-needed morale boost to Epting. gardening, music, crafts and animals. Crews; a sister Sheila Crews Brandies; four the troops during a troubled time. A celebration of Dalton's life will be held Kimberly is survived by her husband grandchildren Tyler Ray Conner, Gavin Del He also dedicated his career to Saturday, March 13 at 11 a.m. at Hardage- Paulo Tomaz de Aquino; son David Tomaz Crews, Magnolia Dale Carroll and Hunter excellence in education, serving the Duval Giddens Oaklawn Legacy Lodge. Any who Aquino; daughter Anabelle Marie Sheets; Ray Crews; and two great-grandchildren County Public School System for over 40 would like to share stories of Dalton will step-daughter Anna Clara Tomaz Alvez; Brayden Isaac Carroll and Sawyer Isaiah years. His first assignment was at Wolfson be encouraged to do so. We do ask that you mother Tina (Darrell) Edmonds; father Carroll. High School the year it opened in 1965 please wear a mask. Kevin (Robin) Stewart; step-father Charlie The family received friends Friday, as a mathematics teacher and basketball In lieu of flowers, the family requests Hernden (Jan Snyder); Anabelle’s father March 5 at the Homeland Pentecostal coach. At Wolfson, he had the pleasure that a donation in Dalton's honor be made Curtis Sheets; brothers Kevin A. Stewart, Church. A funeral service was held of coaching a talented group of young to the Hospice of your choosing. Jordan Chemay and Jared Chemay; sisters Saturday, March 6 at the church with Rev. people, many of whom went on to become Abby Hernden, Traci Edmonds (Jordan) James James officiating. Burial followed in leaders in the Jacksonville community. Shannahan and Ashley Edmonds; and Brickyard Cemetery. He held positions of Assistant Principal, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family Condolences may be expressed at www. Vice Principal and Principal at 6 local high Thomas J. Higginbotham and friends. shepardfh.com. Arrangements by Shepard- schools including Terry Parker, Robert Thomas Jefferson A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Roberson Funeral Home, Folkston. E. Lee, Paxon, Englewood, Fletcher and Higginbotham, 92, of Callahan, March 16 at 1 p.m. at the Event Center at Mandarin. His proudest achievement was went home to be with the Lord Peeples, 14165 N. Main Street, with Rev. opening Mandarin High School as its first on March 4, 2021. He was born Dr. Greg Frazier officiating. Principal. He retired from the Duval County to the late Napoleon Broward In lieu of flowers, the family requests Dalton Drayton Epting Public School system in 1997 but was soon and Hattie Ella Higginbotham in Hilliard. that donations be made to the Humane Dalton Drayton Epting, called back to teach advanced mathematics Thomas was a devoted member of Our Society of Jacksonville. 80, passed away on February at Paxon School for Advanced Studies. He Lady of Consolation Catholic Church. In Peeples Family Funeral Home is serving 25, 2021. He was a native taught at Paxon through 2006, serving as his spare time, Thomas enjoyed gardening the Aquino Family. of Northeast Florida, born the math department chair and being voted and fishing but most of all he loved in Hilliard and residing in Teacher of the Year. spending time with his grandchildren. He Jacksonville most of his adult life. He loved the thrill of competition. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife He was an accomplished athlete, brought that passion to be the best to all of Margaret “Peggy” Higginbotham; daughter Alton Dale Crews playing basketball with the Hilliard Flashes, his endeavors: academics, basketball, track Deborah Elaine Keene; and grandson Alton Dale Crews, 66, of followed by the Stetson Hatters and the Army and field events, even recreational aspects Thomas Martin Higginbotham. Starke, passed away Monday, Big Blue. He was quite a local celebrity in of life. As a classroom teacher he wanted Thomas is survived by his children March 1, 2021 in Jacksonville. the late 50’s/early 60’s and was featured to excite his students about mathematics Marty (Debbie) Higginbotham, Christine He was born April 25, 1954 many times in the Florida Times Union and and the joy to be found in problem solving. Keen and Tommy (Dawn) Higginbotham; in Folkston, Georgia to the Jacksonville Journal as a pivotal player on As an administrator he sought to bring grandchildren Jaime Purvis, Kristin (Scott) late Chester Thomas Crews and Christine the Hilliard team and as a North Florida excitement and involvement to students and Dover, Samuel (Kaylie) Higginbotham, Geiger Crews. He retired after 25 years All Star team player. As a Stetson Hatter faculty alike to foster a positive atmosphere April (Bryan) Higginbotham, Emily (Matt) as a car hauler. He was a member of the (1958-1962), he earned the distinction of for all and of course have the “best high Shute, Jonathan (Amanda) Higginbotham Homeland Pentecostal Church where he NAIA All American and still holds school school” in Duval County. and Andrew (Breanna) Higginbotham; 17 had served as pastor for the last 17 years. In records for the most free-throws attempted Mr. Epting was preceded in death by his great-grandchildren; eight nieces; and 15 addition to his parents; he was preceded in and made during his career. He achieved the parents Robert and Zola Epting; brothers nephews. A New Look At An Old Price Got Stinky Water? Professional Painting with a Personal Touch Nothing else is made like Interior/Exterior Custom Painting or works like the Matthew D. Fisher, Owner © 904-333-3262 The SmartChoice www.mnlop.com Eradicator It has proven itself to be It even Nassau Bankruptcy VERY EFFECTIVE in REMOVING removes Lawyers, P.A. SULFUR and IRON from your water. iron! 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Interment followed in Jones A funeral service was held Wednesday, inspired by Take Stock’s desire to career. Public and private donations Cemetery. The family received friends March 10 at Nassau Funeral Home. Monday, March 8 at the church. Interment followed at Jones Cemetery. The support and showcase local businesses help qualified Nassau County students Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family received friends prior to the service. in Nassau County and achieve their dreams family’s guest book. Arrangements by Nassau Funeral Home, feature talented and for a better future Arrangements by Nassau Funeral Home, Callahan, 904-879-1770. deserving Take Stock through their own hard Callahan, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the Nassau students, while work and Take Stock’s family’s guest book. keeping our guests safe support. as they participate from “Take Stock in home. Ticketed guests Children Nassau Charles Troy Hoyle will pick up a three- County is focused on Charles “Charlie” Troy Hoyle, 53, of Joseph Melton, Jr. course meal from the changing the lives of Callahan, passed away on March 4, 2021. Joseph Melton, Jr., 88, a popular Lagniappe restaurant and tune talented, deserving local students and Charlie was born on September 22, 1967 resident of 11411 Armsdale in to the program live-streamed from helping them to achieve their dreams. We in Jacksonville. Charlie graduated high Road, Jacksonville, made his Amelia Community Theatre. The event hope you will join us for this fun event school from Victory Christian Academy transition on February 27, will be hosted by the talented John and make a difference for these talented in 1985. He graduated college from Palm 2021. Remaining to cherish Beach Atlantic University with a degree his precious memories are sisters and Drew and guests will be entertained by students,” says Chair of the Board of in business and the Phoenix University brothers-in-law; brothers and sisters-in- dazzling performances from Take Stock Directors, Regina Lee. Help celebrate with a Master’s Degree. Charlie worked law; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins students. The gala will include an online March as “Take Stock in Children” for UPS for 13 years. In his spare time, he and friends among them, his special niece auction to bid on fun excursions, unique month by purchasing tickets to the enjoyed and was active in karate at CMAI Marilyn Grimmage. art and jewelry, and gift certificates to virtual gala at www.takestocknassau. Karate. He achieved his purple rank belt. A funeral service was held Saturday, local restaurants and shops. org. Your investment stays local and Charlie also enjoyed ballroom dancing. He March 6 at the Callahan Community TSICN is a nonprofit organization builds the rigorous standards of success was preceded in death by his grandparents Cemetery, Stratton Road. The family working to stop the cycle of poverty for TSICN students. Charles and Amelia Bailey, Sr. and Arthur received friends Friday, March 5 at the for low-income students. TSICN and Ann Hoyle; uncle Charles Hoyle Bailey, Northside Chapel of Sarah Carter’s Funeral Jr.; wife Pam Hoyle; son David Hoyle. Home. Charlie leaves behind his mother, June Services Sarah L. Carter’s Funeral Bailey Hoyle; father Robert Arthur Hoyle; Home, Jacksonville, (904) 765-4150. Licensed & Insured Ricky Blalock HOWARD & SON Owner APPLIANCES & MORE Lic #CCC1327312 Washers • Dryers • Stoves FREE Quit Smoking Class 30 Day Warranty on All Appliances! 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The opportunity was open This marks the 4th year that the to all Nassau County 8th grade students district has offered the 8th grade shadow that registered and were willing to day program. take on the follow-up assignment. Students shadowed and studied occupations of all types, including manufacturing, construction, hospitality, healthcare, technology, and business. Hailey Hodges (HMSHS) at Cloud Asher Conway (YMS) with assisted “This was our highest Accounting & Consulting living residents at Osprey Village level of participation so far, so we really appreciate the work of our middle National Passport Awareness Day! school administrators, The Fernandina Beach Branch can be done quickly if you are prepared! guidance counselors, Chef Ian Kitch, Henry McDuffy (YMS), Deven Cagle Library has another reason to love You will need to bring three items: 1) CTE staff, and the Nassau (HMSHS), Piper Kebert (FBMS), Brent Lemond your local library. We are celebrating evidence of your identification such as County Community for (Career & Adult Ed.) at the Nassau Technical Career National Passport Awareness Day! your FL driver’s license; 2) evidence helping us get the word Center Culinary Arts Program out,” said Brent Lemond, The Fernandina Beach Branch Library of your citizenship, typically your birth will have extended hours for passport certificate. The birth certificate must be application processing on Saturday, the original or a certified copy and 3) March 20, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. two checks for payment. We are happy Appointments are strongly encouraged, to take the photographs for you! Photos but walk-ins are welcome! are $10. We have all forms available at For adults we can process first time the library. Please stop in before-hand applications, and renewals for passports to pick up yours. if issued over 15 years ago. For Phone lines too busy? Try our new minors15 and under, we process first online appointment calendar! Please time AND ALL renewals. We process check the library’s website for details: all applications for those 16 & 17 years www.nassaureads.com; or visit travel. Ella Baker (CMS) & Danny VanSickle Payton Suber (CMS), Brian Simmons old as well. Has your passport been lost state.gov. New! A dedicated phone at Electrical Training Alliance of (Instructor), Luke Bird (YMS) at or stolen? Did you have a name change? line for passport appointments: 904- Jacksonville the Nassau Technical Career Center We can do these also. Don’t forget, now 530-6508; or you can email us at: Computer Hardware Program you can get a passport card in addition [email protected]. to the book! Coffee provided by Friends of the Getting your passport is easy and Fernandina Beach Branch Library. $3 OFF 20# & Up Cylinder Refill Expires 3/31/21 NORTH JACKSONVILLE CALLAHAN 757-1924 879-2400 www.AABottledGas.com 12601 N. Main Street 450044 SR 200