FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008 WEST SIDE NEWS News-Leader 1Vision hearings to begin TEACHER OF THE YEAR The first of eight public hear- ings to solicit comment on a "Nassau County Vision 2032" plan .are scheduled next week in Yuilee Aind Hilliard. The plan, approved by Nassau County Commissioners at the behest of the Amelia island-Fernan- dina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce, is intended to involve the public in determining county goals for the next decade and beyond. The first meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at Yulee High Sclhu.., 85375 Miner Rd., Yulee. The second hearing is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hilliard Middle- Senior High School, 1 Flashes Ave., Hilliard Hearings are set at 7 p.m. March 18, Fernandina Beach High School, 435 Citrona 'Drive, Fernandina Beach: April 21, Bryceville Com- inunity Center, 7280 Motes Road, Bryceville; April 22, West Nassau High School, 1 Warrior Drive, Calla- han; May 12, Yulee High School; May 13, Baptist Church of Boulog- ne; and May 20 at Fernandina Beach High School. Those unable to attend any of the meetings can also send their ideas and comments by e-mail or by taking an online survey at www.nas saucountyvision.com. For more information, contact the chamber at 261-3248. WEST SIDE BRIEFS Confederate sons SThe Nassau County Sons of Co:,rfede-ratr Veterans Camp 745 will meet jointly with the Order of dthe Cniederate Rose at the Pig BBQ in Callahan on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. The theme of the meeting will be the aftermath of the Battle ul Olustee. Brigade Cmdr. Larry Powell of West Palm Beach will share his experie-nces as a longtime re-enac- ,tor at Olustee while also serving a. the Florida recruiting officer for the SCV. Call (904) 571-1177 or 277*-9628. Loss seminar . The Council on Aging and :Javen Hospice will jointly spon- sbr a seminar entitled "When ,Change Happens." Life brings 7tith it many losses -the death of someonee close, loss of function, a 'move. divorce and it affects ever y part of our being. This "t pbeat presentation focuses on takin g care of yourself and effec- tively dealing with these changes. . The seminar will be held Feb. 20 at 11':30 a.m. at the West Side Council on Aging Senior Center Silcated on the corner of Ingham Road and US 1 (37002 Ingham Road) Refreshments will be servedd and information will be available on both of our organiza- tions. : For information, call Teri Radoti at 261-0701, ext.116, or lMichelr Martn at 845-3331. iRecreation meeting The Nassau County Recreation Commission meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 6 at the Nassau County Buildine MNlaint-nance/ Park- and Recreiau.,n ,ffice locat- ed at 45:.195 Mussel White Road, Callahan. If you have questions _.all 548-4689 or 879-3751. Hunters'benefit The third annual benefit for the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation will be held March 15 at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds in Callahan. The day starts at 10:30 a.m. with vendors and outdoor shows and will include an auction and raffle at 2 p.m. and dinner about 6 p.m. A concert will follow with David Cooler performing the hit singles, "Dog Hunt Man" and "Country to the Bone.' Admission is $5 for adults; chil- dren 15 and under admitted free. Dinners will be $7 a plate. All of the auction entry fees and por- tions of the dinner, raffle and other vendors will be donated to the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation. For information and directions call Scotty Hartley at (904) 219- 0957, Rob Parman at (904) 219- 1766 or Brett McKnight at (904) 813-3319. Please RSVP dogs for auction to let buyers know what type of dogs. All dogs are wel- come. Hunting and fishing gear may also be entered for auction at $3 per item. SUBMITTED Jean Lamar, center, an eighth-grade English and reading teacher at Callahan Middle School, has been honored as the 2008-9 Nassau County Teacher of the Year. 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