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Henry served in the Navy for 20 years. He was aboard the USS Helena during the attack on Pearl Harbor in WWII. Submitted photo

Henry served in the Navy for 20 years. He was aboard the USS Helena during the attack on Pearl Harbor in WWII. Submitted photo

Remembering a hero: Richard ‘Dick’ Henry

Tracy Dishman
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Executives from Wounded Warrior Project and the Veterans Council of Nassau County recently honored a late WWII veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, Richard “Dick” Henry, with a memorial bench in Central Park in Fernandina Beach.
Bags of cement mix being shipped into the Port of Fernandina were compromised, leading to spillage on the ground. Port Operator Nassau Terminals said the company was unaware of burst bags, only that some bags had “small holes from shipping and handling.” Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Bags of cement mix being shipped into the Port of Fernandina were compromised, leading to spillage on the ground. Port Operator Nassau Terminals said the company was unaware of burst bags, only that some bags had “small holes from shipping and handling.” Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Bagged cement coming into port concerns citizens

Julia Roberts
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Residents of the neighborhood around the Port of Fernandina are concerned about cargo that is coming into the port, and the effects it could have on the area. The port received bags of cement mix, which is in a powder form, this week.

Island businesses are drawn to Wildlight

Guest Columnist
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Like a moth to a light, like a seagull to a beach, Amelia Island businesses are being drawn to the wide open spaces around the Wildlight community in Yulee. The latest local business to expand westward is Mocama Beer Co. – and in a big way.
Several key NCCOA leaders and donors celebrated the record-breaking fundraising outcome during the 17th annual Salute to Seniors Gala Jan. 21 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. They are, from left, Julie Wood, NCCOA Board Chair Ken Saitow, Betty Berkman, NCCOA President and CEO Janice Ancrum, holding record, Board Vice Chair Rick Keffer and auctioneer Aaron Bean. Photo by Page Teahan Photography

Several key NCCOA leaders and donors celebrated the record-breaking fundraising outcome during the 17th annual Salute to Seniors Gala Jan. 21 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. They are, from left, Julie Wood, NCCOA Board Chair Ken Saitow, Betty Berkman, NCCOA President and CEO Janice Ancrum, holding record, Board Vice Chair Rick Keffer and auctioneer Aaron Bean. Photo by Page Teahan Photography

NCCOA 17th annual gala salutes our greatest generation

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Nassau County Council on Aging's 17th annual Salute to Seniors Gala, held at the Omni Amelia Island Resort on Jan. 21, highlighted the life-enriching programs and services the agency offers our Greatest Generation in Nassau County. More than 300 people attended the fundraiser.
Quilts by the Sea quilt show, sponsored by Amelia Island Quilt Guild, is Feb. 17-18. Submitted photo

Quilts by the Sea quilt show, sponsored by Amelia Island Quilt Guild, is Feb. 17-18. Submitted photo

Quilt show provides care and challenges

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The Amelia Island Quilt Guild is proud to present its triennial quilt show, Quilts by the Sea, on Feb. 17 and 18. The show attracts visitors from the region, including First Coast counties and South Georgia. This year’s show promises to wow visitors with more than 100 quilts and fiber art pieces.
Ron Miller in front of “Nana” the largest dune in Florida.

Ron Miller in front of “Nana” the largest dune in Florida.

Touring Amelia Island’s history and heritage

Guest Columnist
Thursday, February 2, 2023
American Beach on Amelia Island is a remarkable place with an important history. Founded in 1935 by A.L. Lewis, it was a place of respite for African Americans during the Jim Crow era, providing a space for “recreation and relaxation without fear of humiliation”.
Partnership provides local military families with a day of fishing. Submitted photo.

Partnership provides local military families with a day of fishing. Submitted photo.

Partnership provides local military families with a day of fishing

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
To bring accessible fishing opportunities and environmental education to local military families, Timucuan Parks Foundation recently teamed up with the National Park Service Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve for a Junior Ranger Angler Fishing Clinic for Blue Star Families Jacksonville.
Dr. Taylor Clem with one of the many specimens of bugs, branches and animals studied by the UF Extension office. “I love my job,” he said. “Some days you get a little head spun because you have so many things going on at the same time, but that’s OK. I will probably have someone call me today to ask about a palm tree or a person bring a bug sample in. Every day is different and that’s why I love it.”

Dr. Taylor Clem with one of the many specimens of bugs, branches and animals studied by the UF Extension office. “I love my job,” he said. “Some days you get a little head spun because you have so many things going on at the same time, but that’s OK. I will probably have someone call me today to ask about a palm tree or a person bring a bug sample in. Every day is different and that’s why I love it.”

UF Extension is more than pest control — it’s about improving the community

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Is your vegetable garden not bearing vegetables? Your lawn looking bare or brown? Are your chickens not laying, does your child want to learn about raising a calf? Are you having issues filing your taxes or navigating Medicaid? Call Dr.
ACT board of directors includes, from left, Jim Ramage, John Chastine, Ron Leiseca, Violet Boerescu, Cindy Levine, Peggy Strickland (vice president), Kathryn Sawyer (board president), Missy Tremblay (secretary), Jayne Jeney, Robin Pullen, Linda Rogers (treasurer), Bruce Gruber and Scott Kessler. Not pictured: Lisa Howard-Welch. Submitted photo.

ACT board of directors includes, from left, Jim Ramage, John Chastine, Ron Leiseca, Violet Boerescu, Cindy Levine, Peggy Strickland (vice president), Kathryn Sawyer (board president), Missy Tremblay (secretary), Jayne Jeney, Robin Pullen, Linda Rogers (treasurer), Bruce Gruber and Scott Kessler. Not pictured: Lisa Howard-Welch. Submitted photo.

ACT applauds its volunteers

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Board of Directors at Amelia Community Theatre hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Chili Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the theater. Volunteers were treated to dinner, music by Sonofarious and an awards and recognition ceremony.