Today's Features

 Army Pvt. Nina M. Bell, the daughter of Sabrina and stepdaughter of Ben Wilson of Cedar Key,  has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.  Bell is a 2010 graduate of Cedar Key School.

 By WINNELLE HORNE

It was just a couple of hours into the New Year in 1945 when Ray Knisley peeked out of a freezing foxhole after being awakened by the sound of gunshots.
His unit, the 117th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mecz), had been dug in about 30 miles south of Strasbourg, Germany. There was snow on the ground, and in the light of a full moon he thought he saw a patrol coming in with German prisoners.  He hunkered back in to put on his boots and a jacket.

 In October, members of Chiefland Fire Rescue visited several schools and children's organizations in an effort to educate children about fire safety and prevention.  More than 1,000 children, ranging in age from 5 to 9, were visited by CFR.  Educational topics included knowing how to dial 911 in an emergency, devising an escape plan and the importance of not playing with fire.