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VOluME 2 IssuE 10 SERVING YULEE, HILLIARD, BRYCEVILLE , FERNANDINA BEACH AND CALLAHAN March 11, 2010
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years. When he and his wife were married Fernandina Beach two months ago.
they lived in Fernandina Beach. He Ryan is recently retired from the Air
worked with the FAA in Hilliard and she Force. He and Victoria met in Equador,
governMenT worked at the post office in Callahan. In
1979 George retired and he and his wife
while he was stationed there.
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MeeTings
Bryceville
moved to Palatka. Eventually though, his Beach because it was farther away from
wife became homesick and they decided the city and it felt secure.
to move back to the area. Ryan is currently going to school full
George likes living in a small town and time and studying nursing. When asked
Following are upcoming public being close to family. He also likes the how Fernandina Beach compared to
meetings in Nassau County. people in the community. “I haven’t met Equador, Victoria said that Equador
george steele one person I didn’t like.” The smiths was unique but that, “This is my home
For fun George likes to go fishing on the because this is where my family is.”
COUNTY COMMISSION (Commission Callahan St. John’s River or at Lake George. When Fernandina Beach The big to do in the Smith’s household
chambers at the James S. Page asked if he enjoyed retirement, George right now is their garage sale that they
Government Complex, 96135 Nassau said, “I love it.” will be holding this Saturday, (March
Place in Yulee. They can be reached at The only thing George could say that he didn’t love about the 13th) in Lofton Point. So, if you would like to meet the Smiths
area was the increase in traffic, especially the truck traffic. yourself be sure to stop by and welcome them to the area.
904-491-7380.)
9 a.m. Wednesday, March 17
6 p.m. Monday, March 22 Laura and her husband first moved to Mary was born in Callahan, but has had
Hilliard 11 years ago when he got a job a full life which took her to Savannah and
SCHOOL BOARD (Nassau County pastoring a church. Her husband, Kris, then to Michigan for almost 20 years.
School Board District Office building, is the minister to Youth & College & “In the winter I would dream about the
Career at First Baptist Boulougne. Florida weather and Fernandina Beach.”
1201 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, Laura likes Hilliard because everybody She made the decision to move to
unless otherwise noted. They can be knows everybody. She especially loves Yulee 20 years ago and she has never
reached at 904-491-9900) her church family. Currently, Laura is regretted it. “I love everything, this is
6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25 helping plan a white water rafting trip where I will stay.” Mary enjoys going
for the youth in August. down to the river to talk with people.
Laura is a dedicated mom to her She also likes to sit in her backyard at
FERNANDINA BEACH CITY daughter Autumn, (pictured with night and stare at the stars.
COMMISSION (Their office can be Laura) and is homeschooling her. She To Mary the growth in Yulee has only
reached at 904-227-7305.) laura Elkins does love the Hilliard school systems Mary Elizabeth been positive. “We’ve got all these
6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 Hilliard
though. “The principals and the Mckendree wonderful stores. Why would I leave
6 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 teachers really do care about the kids now?”
and the community.” Yulee The only complaint she had was the
Laura has enjoyed seeing the growth damage to the roads caused by the
CALLAHAN TOWN COUNCIL (Their in Hilliard, especially the increase in stores and restaurants. “If heavy truck traffic. “As a senior citizen it makes driving that much
office can be reached at 904-879-3801.) Wal-Mart was here we’d be good.” more difficult because you get stuck in those grooves.”
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Barbara Mary Jo thinking about one particu- ments. Then he and his sons
lar day each week: Sunday. and their garments will be
My former pastor said to me, consecrated.” (Exodus 29:21,
given. The minister mocking-
ly referred to them as “bloody
Jesus songs.” He was not in-
Alice Turnberg “Sunday comes every three NIV) Have you ever caught
days.” He was right! The a glimpse of the butcher at
same can be said about the the grocery store? It was like
terested in such silliness and
clearly thought I was an idiot
because it’s just too archaic for
Mason
Mary Jo Turn- holidays which seem to come that. Aaron the High Priest modern people, not to men-
berg, 50, of Yulee every three weeks. So, we pas- (and brother of Moses) had tion it is offensive to call peo-
passed away Tues- tors find ourselves thinking a blood-red garments, stained ple “sinners.” Offensiveness
Barbara Alice Mason, 60, day evening, March lot about Christian with the blood is a concern God has, but of
passed away Sunday morning, March 7 at the 2 at Baptist Medi- holidays too. I can of numerous a different kind: he is deeply
Community Hospice Morris Center in Jack- cal Center in Fern- hardly believe Good sacrifices. I can concerned about how we have
sonville. She moved to Yulee in 1983 from Friday and Easter are only imagine offended him! But, because
andina Beach. She less than a month what those gar- he is good, merciful and lov-
St. Joe, IN and was of the Nazarene faith. She was born May 28,
was an avid supporter of the 700 Club televi- away. Wasn’t it just ments smelled ing, he has made it possible
1959 in Herkimer, three weeks ago like. for human beings to have
sion ministry. She was a devout Christian and NY and moved to when we celebrated So how did those offenses forgiven. God
devoted wife, mother and grandmother. The Yulee from Fells- Christmas? this lead to made sure the Israelites saw
love of her life was her grandchildren. Mrs. This morning I thoughts about and smelled the seriousness
mere, FL two years ago. Mrs. Turnberg
Mason loved watching drag racing and went found myself think-
to the Gator Nationals every year. She had a loved to cook, fish and spend time with
ing about Good Fri- Pastorally the death of
Jesus Christ?
of sin in every drop of animal
blood that was shed on their
her grandchildren. She was predeceased
special affection for her dog, Lady. She was pre-
by her parents, Vernon Maine and Bev- day while reading speaking The Old Tes- behalf. “The law requires that
deceased by her parents, Olan and Goldie Ren- in Exodus chapters Rev. David Bradsher tament’s sac- nearly everything be cleansed
frow and a brother, Jerry Renfrow. Survivors erly Law. Survivors include a son and 28-29. This is one of rificial system with blood, and without the
include her devoted husband of 42 years, Larry daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Chrissy those sections where was meant to shedding of blood there is no
Mason of Yulee; a daughter and son-in-law, White of Grant, FL; a daughter, Dean- many who started to read the communicate two basic prin- forgiveness. (Hebrews 9:22,
Carrie and Greg Beavers of Yulee; a brother, na White, also of Grant; three brothers, Bible in one year drop out. ciples: God is holy and we are NIV)
Dewey Refrow (Diane) of Auburn, IN; two Donnie Maine of Yulee, Dean Maine, Chapter 28 gives a detailed sinful and need to be cleansed. The emphasis on their sin
sisters, Betty Myers of Douglas, GA and Jeanie also of Yulee and Scott Maine of Grant; description of the garments The perpetual butchering of and need for cleansing was
Hughes (Jim) of Jacksonville; two grandchil- three sisters and brothers-in-law, Verna worn by the priests. They were these animals demonstrated not meant to hopelessly weigh
dren, Brittany and Brandon Beavers of Yulee; and Jimmie Bennett of Yulee, Sheri very ornate: bells, tassels, pre- the severity of our sin. Even them down under the burden
her father and stepmother-in-law, John and and Tim Rogers of Melbourne, FL and cious stones and gold, all of it the High Priest was sinful and of their sin, but to point them
Opal Mason of St. Joe, IN; her mother in law, incorporated into some high had to wear sacred garments to the last and final sacrifice of
Suesan and Andy Parker of Yulee; five quality threads. Chapter 29 covered in blood just to per- Jesus Christ where the burden
Billie Jean King, of Ft. Wayne, IN; several grandchildren and many special nieces
nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. is where we find instructions form sacrifices for God’s peo- of sin is lifted permanently.
and nephews. A graveside memorial regarding the consecration ple. We live in a day where sin The Old Testament priest-
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March
10 at the Journey Church with interment fol- service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, of the priests which involved is rarely mentioned in pulpits. hood and the sacrifices fore-
lowing in Green Pine Cemetery. The family March 13, at Hughes Cemetery with sacrificing several animals and I once inquired about a wor- shadowed Christ’s work as
received friends Tuesday at Green Pine Funeral Rev. Pete Jones officiating. Condolence getting their garments stained ship leader position at a main- High Priest who offered, not
Home. Condolence messages may be left at messages may be left at www.greenpine- with blood. “Take some of the line denominational church the blood of animals, but his
www.greenpinefuneral.com. Arrangements funeral.com. Arrangements by Green blood on the altar and some of in Maryland. I told the asso-
Pine Funeral Home, Amelia Island, the anointing oil and sprinkle ciate pastor the types of songs
by Green Pine Funeral Home, Amelia Island, it on Aaron and his garments I use in worship emphasize Pastorally cont. on page 4
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MONDAY, MARCH 1 Peter dwinnell, 29 of Yulee: solicitation of Travis davis, 34 of Jacksonville: driving John nease, 36 of Fitzgerald, GA: pos-
a child to engage in sexual conduct. while license was suspended and revoked. session of marijuana, DUI and refusal to
Mitchell Maninger, 25 of Hilliard: posses- submit to testing.
sion of alcohol by minor. gabriel arnold, 36 of Fernandina Beach: lance rayburn, 44 of Fernandina Beach:
driving with a suspended license. possession of marijuana. ernest green, 22 of Jacksonville: posses-
James Jackson, 28 of Townsend, GA: sion of marijuana.
possession of a controlled substance with kimberly rainey, 38 of Yulee: driving alfonso aguado, 26 of Yulee: no driver’s
intent to distribute. with a suspended license. license. Justin green, 20 of Fernandina Beach:
driving with a suspended license.
kerrick Peters, 28 of Yulee: bond sur- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 royce cowart, 55 of Callahan: knowingly
render, possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license. SATURDAY, MARCH 6
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prescription. with a suspended license knowingly. Theodore Jackson, 30 of Jacksonville: stacie Musgrove, 31 of Jacksonville: DUI
driving with a suspended license. and possession of drug paraphernalia.
nicholas Barnett, 18 of Yulee: auto bur- Tara Mcduffie, 27 of Fernandina Beach:
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heather carroll, 27 of Fernandina Beach: allen Mitchell, 51 of Fernandina Beach: larry cameron, Sr., 59 of Fernandina
DUI. arsene Marchand, 36 of Fernandina
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Micheal lambert, 40 of Hilliard: domestic weapon with intent to kill and domestic
Justin royal, 22 of Yulee: possession of battery. roderick leon, 22 of Jacksonville: posses- battery.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 2 license is suspended. FRIDAY, MARCH 5 nyeisha Felder, 28 of Jacksonville: ag-
gravated battery.
Brian Wilson, 35 of St. George, GA: bat- nidia harden, 58 of Fernandina: DUI and Michael West, 28 of Jacksonville: driving
tery. violation of driver’s license restrictions. with a suspended license, attach tag not Tara rainey, 39 of Yulee: grand theft mo-
assigned, petit theft and two counts of tor vehicle and temporary unauthorized
roosevelt daniels, 61 of Fernandina amber lutze, 23 of Fernandina Beach: obtaining property with worthless checks. use of a motor vehicle.
Beach: not having a driver’s license (ha- possession of a controlled substance.
bitual). nolan king, II, 29 of Kingsland, GA: resist- Phillip Bunch, 39 of Fernandina Beach:
david echols, 19 of Fernandina Beach: ing an officer. He would not get out of the battery.
amanda hendrix, 36 of Bryceville: ag- possession of alcohol under 21. car when officer demanded it of him in
gravated battery. suspicion of a fire arm being concealed in sara denton, 25 of Yulee: domestic bat-
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Matthew Pickett, 24 of Fernandina
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Tech Cont. from page 5 good fiscal health is cutting the size of government
Dear Chairman Boyle and counter any possible unforeseen to Nassau County taxpayers: forced reduction in costs via em-
bright whites. I find LCD’s to be a little fuzzy on Commissioners: catastrophes. Freeze capital projects indefi- ployee reductions.
the low def. channels. While you have heard a pres- The key to good fiscal health nitely. Any project that is not Appoint a commissioner and
PLASMA PROS – More natural coloriza- entation recently on possible is doing that which is hardest for absolutely mandated by state or each of the other five Constitu-
tion or lifelike picture. Has been becoming less options for navigating the up- politicians, namely, actually cut- federal law should be removed tional Officers to bring recom-
expensive than other formats. No burn in issue coming budget season, I have ting the size of government. Tax- from the Capital Improvement mendations back to the Board
anymore and much more energy conscious than heard no mention of actually payers demand it, candidates for Plan immediately. that will moderate the rather
before. reducing the size of government political office espouse it in their Address the overly-generous rich and disparate employee
PLASMA CONS – Heavy, subject to glare (it itself. Merely delaying capital campaigns, but it never seems to automatic step raises, seniority benefit packages from one office
is a glass screen), Emits a good amount of heat, expenditures until the economy be accomplished. You have to pay, sick leave payouts at retire- to another.
sizes tend to start at 42 inches. That might be is again healthy may temporar- look no further than Tallahas- ment, post-retirement benefit Please let me know how I
a little big for the bathroom. (What? You don’t ily reduce current expenditures, see or Washington to see how package, expensive health in- may assist you in this endeavor.
have a TV in your bathroom? Call me!) but that is not an actual reduc- not to run government. Bor- surance, bonus days and other The burden of weathering this
LED PROS – The WOW factor. Very thin, tion in the size of government. rowing against the taxpayers tab perks that those who are paying present fiscal crisis is rightfully
approx. 1 ¾” thick, low heat emissions, energy Further, using up reserves to or just printing new money will our salaries are going without in on the shoulders of all of us who
efficient, beautiful lifelike picture, not very heavy. avoid a reduction in the ongo- never solve the real problem. It the private sector. All benefits, have been entrusted by the tax-
LED CONS - Cost (about double the same ing “operational and personnel can only be solved by cutting both union and non-union, payers. Let’s together do that
sized LCD), can sometimes be too close to the costs” of government only raises the government itself. I would should be re-addressed imme- which is hardest. Let’s cut gov-
wall for some wiring situations, glare due to glass the certainty of a severe tax in- recommend that you consider diately regardless of current ernment now.
screen, limited choices in brands (not everyone is crease in the near future while the following starting points for agreements. To not do so only Sincerely,
on board yet.) reducing the county’s ability to reducing the cost of government raises the probability of a future John A. Crawford
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