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The Anchor Church children sing during the Missions Conference Jan. 26.

The Anchor Church children sing during the Missions Conference Jan. 26.

Mission complete

The Anchor Church children sing during the Missions Conference Jan. 26. The event celebrated planting hope and growing faith as the congregation heard from missionaries about the work they have been able to do through the help of local supporters. 
Nassau County Senior Forester Jim Tootle shares information about torpedo grass as volunteers remove the blades from the dirt to plant the tree.

Nassau County Senior Forester Jim Tootle shares information about torpedo grass as volunteers remove the blades from the dirt to plant the tree.

Garden club celebrates state Arbor Day

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Members of the Callahan Garden Club got their hands dirty to celebrate Florida Arbor Day. Several Nassau County community groups came together Jan. 17 to plant two trees at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds.
Bryceville Elementary School recognizes its students of the month. The students are selected based on their resilience traits. For January, that trait is grit.

Bryceville Elementary School recognizes its students of the month. The students are selected based on their resilience traits. For January, that trait is grit.

BES students of the month

Bryceville Elementary School recognizes its students of the month. The students are selected based on their resilience traits. For January, that trait is grit. “These students have a strong determined attitude and never give up.
The Baillie Players lead Hilliard Elementary School students in performing “Cinderella” Jan. 17.

The Baillie Players lead Hilliard Elementary School students in performing “Cinderella” Jan. 17.

HES debuts Cinderella

The Baillie Players lead Hilliard Elementary School students in performing “Cinderella” Jan. 17. Students Ryder Santana, Anna Grass, Eryn Byous, and Sam DuFault qualified for The Baillie Players’ “Off-Broadway Bound” program with a chance to perform in New York City. Submitted
Jennifer Albertie, Kristen Thomas, Olivia Watson and Liam and Milton Mohead walk together during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade Jan. 20 in Hilliard. 

Jennifer Albertie, Kristen Thomas, Olivia Watson and Liam and Milton Mohead walk together during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade Jan. 20 in Hilliard. 

Living King’s dream

Residents honored the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 20 with parades, church services and fellowship.

Former NCSO deputy charged with child abuse

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   A former correction deputy with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, Mason Codi Moore, 32, was arrested Jan. 14 and charged with child abuse without great bodily harm, a third-degree felony.
In celebration of fundraiser success, Callahan Intermediate School students ride in a chicken limo to enjoy lunch at Chick-fil-A.

In celebration of fundraiser success, Callahan Intermediate School students ride in a chicken limo to enjoy lunch at Chick-fil-A.

CIS students take chicken limo ride

In celebration of fundraiser success, Callahan Intermediate School students ride in a chicken limo to enjoy lunch at Chick-fil-A. The top fundraisers for the school’s Warrior Run won the chance to ride to lunch.
The first Walk for Hunger was a huge success.

The first Walk for Hunger was a huge success.

Walk helps feed hungry families

Callahan teen Dixie Conekin hands Be the Change Northeast Florida founder Joel Pace the pledges she raised for the inaugural Walk for Hunger Jan. 5. Conekin went door-to-door prior to the walk, raising $1,046. She set a personal goal to raise at least $1,000. 
Hilliard Town Council President Kenny Sims receives a resolution recognizing his 20 years as a public servant.

Hilliard Town Council President Kenny Sims receives a resolution recognizing his 20 years as a public servant.

League honors Sims

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Hilliard Town Council honored Council President Kenny Sims Jan. 2, recognizing his years of dedicated service to the community.
Girls from Callahan Intermediate School participate in Girls on the Run at the University of North Florida Dec. 7. CIS’ Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs. Balderson, Mrs. Rewis and Mrs. Clements host the program at the intermediate school. Submitted

Girls from Callahan Intermediate School participate in Girls on the Run at the University of North Florida Dec. 7. CIS’ Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs. Balderson, Mrs. Rewis and Mrs. Clements host the program at the intermediate school. Submitted

CIS girls run

Girls from Callahan Intermediate School participate in Girls on the Run at the University of North Florida Dec. 7. CIS’ Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs. Balderson, Mrs. Rewis and Mrs. Clements host the program at the intermediate school.