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Randall Green fights for his life while battling liver failure. He is in need of liver and bone marrow transplants.

Randall Green fights for his life while battling liver failure. He is in need of liver and bone marrow transplants.

Rally for Randall

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   “Rally for Randall” raises funds for a 13-year-old boy who is battling advanced stage liver disease. Since birth, Jacksonville’s Randall Green has dealt with a primary immune deficiency called X-linked agammaglobulinemia.
Callahan Girl Scout Troop 63013 donates $900 in food and toys to Nassau County Animal Services.

Callahan Girl Scout Troop 63013 donates $900 in food and toys to Nassau County Animal Services.

Girl Scouts aid shelter animals

Callahan Girl Scout Troop 63013 donates $900 in food and toys to Nassau County Animal Services. The scouts utilized the money they raised selling cookies to visit a water park and to purchase the items at Tractor Supply Company. The store then matched their purchase with 15 bags of food.
County leaders cut the ceremonial ribbon May 7 to open Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 10 in Yulee. From left, NCFR Chief Brady Rigdon, county commissioners Klynt Farmer, Jeff Gray, A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann, GreenPointe Holdings, LLC President Mike Taylor and county commissioners Alyson McCullough and John Martin. Photo by Ashley Chandler

County leaders cut the ceremonial ribbon May 7 to open Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 10 in Yulee. From left, NCFR Chief Brady Rigdon, county commissioners Klynt Farmer, Jeff Gray, A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann, GreenPointe Holdings, LLC President Mike Taylor and county commissioners Alyson McCullough and John Martin. Photo by Ashley Chandler

NCFR Station 10 officially open

Ashley Chandler Community Newspapers, Inc.   Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 10 officially opened May 7.To honor the opening, the county held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the station, located at 75822 Edwards Road, Yulee.The station is in District 5, Commissioner Klynt Farmer’s district.
The Anchor Church Missions Team shares the Word in Ecuador.

The Anchor Church Missions Team shares the Word in Ecuador.

Missions team visits Ecuador

The Anchor Church Missions Team shares the Word via Vacation Bible School while also helping to landscape, paint and assist in a variety of ways in Ecuador. Two water filtration systems were installed in the community and a women’s night was also held during the weeklong trip, which began April 26.
Aimee Newton discusses Northeast Builders Association apprenticeships with Hilliard Middle-Senior High School students.

Aimee Newton discusses Northeast Builders Association apprenticeships with Hilliard Middle-Senior High School students.

Students explore career options

Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   Hilliard Middle-Senior High School students explored career opportunities April 17. Students were given information about apprenticeships in carpentry, plumbing, heating and cooling, and more, as well as information on military careers.
The Old Farmhouse, 45309 Mickler St., Callahan, will reopen May 17. It closed after a Nov. 19 fire damaged the southern side of the 105-year-old structure. Photo by Anna Newhoff

The Old Farmhouse, 45309 Mickler St., Callahan, will reopen May 17. It closed after a Nov. 19 fire damaged the southern side of the 105-year-old structure. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Old Farmhouse reopens May 17

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Old Farmhouse rises from the ashes.  The 105-year-old home turned storefront had a devastating fire in the fall. For the past four years, the house has served as the heart of the décor, gift and boutique shop. But on the night of Nov.
Nassau County Property Appraiser Office employees Tim Williams, Will Wood and Samantha Brandt assist residents at the Callahan office. New extended hours begin Monday in an effort to better meet citizens’ needs. Submitted

Nassau County Property Appraiser Office employees Tim Williams, Will Wood and Samantha Brandt assist residents at the Callahan office. New extended hours begin Monday in an effort to better meet citizens’ needs. Submitted

Callahan office hours increase

For the Record   Nassau County Property Appraiser Kevin Lilly announces the expansion of office hours at the Callahan branch, located in the Walter “Junior” Boatright Building on Mickler Street.  Starting Monday, the Callahan office will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Joel Pace and Luke Surrency deliver supplies to homeless individuals in Jacksonville April 26. Be the Change Northeast Florida needs donations of pop-top food, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail clippers, combs, snacks, hotel size soap, washcloths and backpacks. Donations may be dropped off at the Nassau County Record.

Joel Pace and Luke Surrency deliver supplies to homeless individuals in Jacksonville April 26. Be the Change Northeast Florida needs donations of pop-top food, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail clippers, combs, snacks, hotel size soap, washcloths and backpacks. Donations may be dropped off at the Nassau County Record.

Help the homeless

Joel Pace and Luke Surrency deliver supplies to homeless individuals in Jacksonville April 26. Be the Change Northeast Florida needs donations of pop-top food, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail clippers, combs, snacks, hotel size soap, washcloths and backpacks.
Nassau County Emergency Management Director Tim Cooper addresses the Board of County Comm-issioners April 16. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Nassau County Emergency Management Director Tim Cooper addresses the Board of County Comm-issioners April 16. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Emergency Management may lose federal, state funding

Ashley Chandler Community Newspapers, Inc.   Nassau County Emergency Management Director Tim Cooper said EM may lose federal and state government funding. Cooper gave an annual update to the Board of County Commissioners April 16.
Callahan Mayor Randy Knagge, center, joins Webelo scouts from Callahan Cub Scout Pack 351 April 14.

Callahan Mayor Randy Knagge, center, joins Webelo scouts from Callahan Cub Scout Pack 351 April 14.

Mayor shares role with Webelos

Callahan Mayor Randy Knagge, center, joins Webelo scouts from Callahan Cub Scout Pack 351 April 14. He shared how he was elected and about his role in local government. His visit completes the Scouts’ My Community Adventure requirement toward their Webelos Badge of Rank. Photo by Amanda Bishop