Hog Hunting, Bar B Q and the City of Callahan.

[macbeth25]

That sounds neat.  I apologize but I have no idea where Barberville might be.  One of the owners of the Callahan Speedway mentioned that his son and he were actually competing -- though not in Callahan.  Have you had a chance to visit our Speedway?  I think I included the website on one of the photos.  It's brand new and it's located near US 1 and Musselwhite just north of Callahan on the road to Hilliard.  If you're heading towards Hilliard on US 1, it'll be on the right side where the Fairgrounds are.  The website has their schedule, prices and etc. 

[Jason]

My sister lives in Hilliard (the notorious Patterson family) and I have heard of the new track but haven't seen it yet.  I will be driving through this Friday though so I'll make a point to drop in a take a look.

Barberville is north of Deland in Volusia county.

[macbeth25]

They normally practice on Thursdays, I think, and race on Saturday or Sunday.  It's been raining but the area where they race doesn't get too bad.  My road, Eula B, just off Musselwhite, is ridiculous and my yard gets even worse.  Hope you enjoy my photos. 

[macbeth25]

Thank you very much. 

[AFCassidy]

Nice article, Stephen.  As someone who grew up in Hilliard, I enjoyed the photos and take on our neighbor town.

I suspect you touched a nerve with the editor of the Nassau County Record, as they are the more "official" newspaper for Western Nassau County.  The Westside Journal has only been around for a few years.  However, I believe my parents dropped their subscription to the Record when the Westside Journal (the free paper you referenced) began arriving in the mail once a week.  Gotta be a tough business environment for both of those papers right now.

[macbeth25]

I'm a freelancer whose work sometimes appears in the Westside Journal. I'd like to ask anyone who might have an idea or know of something happening in our area: the west side of Nassau County -- mainly Callahan, Hilliard or Bryceville -- to let me know about it.  In order to get something in our paper in a given week, we need to have it by Tuesday of that week.  Getting it during the previous week or even Monday of that week would be better.  I'm generally available for a photo or a story and while I can't guarantee that it'll get in the paper (that's my editor's job), I can guarantee that it has no chance if we don't know about it.  I'm also interested in freelancing for other publications so if you think you have an idea you'd like published somewhere, let me know and I'll see what we can do.  You can contact the paper directly at (904) 879-4180 or contact me through metrojacksonville.

[macbeth25]

You're very welcome and keep that in mind.  If you have something you need covered up here, I may be able to do it for you.  You have my number as well as my email or you can just reach me here.  BTW, If you'd really like a good place to have breakfast, try St. John's Seafood and Steaks in Hilliard, 551856 US Highway 1 - Hilliard, FL - (904) 845-2288.  They open for breakfast, I think, at 6 or 6:30 am and serve till 10:30 am.  They're very good and reasonably priced.  If you're just looking for something sweet or a different kind of lunch, try Sarah Lee's Bakery and Cafe just off SR 200.  Let me know when you want to come and I'll get you there.  You can also find them on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/slbc2008.