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Today's News

  • Woman struggles to preserve land that was once church, cemetery

    Julia Henderson may be getting on in years, but her mind is sharp.

    When she closes her eyes, she can still see it.

    "I was in my early 20s," said Henderson, who is now in her 80s. "The AME Church was the center of the Adamsville community. Behind the church, I remember seeing mounds where bodies were buried. They were unmarked. There were no names."

    Today, those reflections have been clouded by visions of men with land-clearing machinery, then putting up barbed wire fencing around the church yard, and finally letting cattle run free on the land.

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  • The results are in–and we're confused

    Three weeks ago readers were asked to let this newspaper know how it can best serve you in the year ahead.

    Specifically the editorial board was looking at the types of information and stories you want to see that will cause you to invest in a subscription or drop 50 cents every week into a coin box.

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  • Septic system could reduce nitrates

    Although it hasn't been definitely confirmed about what puts more nitrates into Levy County water, septic systems or fertilizers, experts told the county commission last week ways to reduce contaminants by using a new septic system.

    Dr. Mark Hooks of the Florida Department of Health spoke at length on advanced septic tank systems, or performance-based systems, that actually remove more nitogen, a byproduct of human waste, before the water from the tank hits the drainfield and eventually the groundwater.

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  • Levy County voters pick contrary to state voters

    BRONSON - Levy County's voters did not go exactly like the rest of Florida's constituents, but the votes were similar overall.

    With 100 percent of the votes counted in Levy County by 9 p.m. on Jan. 29, Hillary Clinton took 40.64 percent (2,235) of the Democrats' votes and John McCain garnered 31.44 percent (1,102) of the Republicans' votes, according to Supervisor of Elections Connie Asbell.

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  • CHS volleyball players are toasted

    Chiefland High volleyball coach Emily Gore revisited the 2007 season last Thursday night, Jan. 24, with a banquet honoring the players held in the school cafeteria.

    The Lady Indians posted a 12-12 record, but more importantly, finished district runnerup and qualified for regional action.

    The second of two wins in one day ranks as the most memorable moment. Chiefland avenged two losses to Dixie County during the regular season with the big victory over the Lady Bears in the district tournament semifinals.

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  • Lady Indians post victory over Cedar Key

    BRONSON –For senior night, Bronson girls basketball head coach Greg Hamilton got a special present – his team at full strength. Due to one thing or another – illness, injury, holidays – he's never had a full complement on the floor, during this, one of the Lady Eagles' best years.

    On Friday, his team beat Cedar Key 46-21 with a full crew, and what a crew it was.

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  • Girls JV finish up fine season

    The future of the Chiefland High girls basketball looks bright.

    The Lady Indian junior varsity basketball team finished up a fine season on Tuesday, Jan. 22, with a 37-30 victory over visiting Taylor County.

    Chiefland finished with a record of 6-2.

    C.J. Jack led Chiefland with 12 points. Madalyn McCray and Janessa Barrios each chipped in with 10 points apiece. Charlene Davis had five points.

    Coach Emily Gore was encouraged by the JVs solid season. The two losses were close encounters against Yonge.

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  • Braves, Lady Braves lose to Williston

    The Chiefland Middle School boys and girls basketball teams saw their seasons end on Thursday, Jan. 24, as Williston teams left town with SMAC Tournament victories.

    The Braves hung in there for a spell, but Williston had a huge second half and rolled to a 60-22 decision.

    Chiefland?s final record was 7-9. Coach Andy Kidd was happy considering his team got of to a 2-5 start.

    Against Williston, the Braves trailed 27-18 at halftime. The second half was a different story, as Williston outscored the locals 33-4.

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  • Bronson boys look ahead to districts

    With Friday night's 55-42 district win over Trenton, the final district game of the regular season for Bronson, the Eagles can take one quick look over the last week of their season before leaping into the district tournament.

    Their 9-3 district finish is probably good for the second or third seed in the tournament, head coach Kelly Beckham thinks.

    "We're tied with Oak Hall for our district record, but they may have the tiebreak over us because I think they beat Mayo twice and we split with them," he explained.

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  • CAAA baseball, softball signups

    The Chiefland Area Athletic Association will hold youth baseball and softball signups from 5-7 p.m. every Friday and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday at Strickland Park.

    The divisions available include Bandeleros (4 years old), T-Ball (5-6), Rookie (7-8), Minors (9-10), Majors (11-12) and Juniors (13-15).

    The registration fee is $65. There will be a $25 late fee on registrations after Feb. 23.

    Coaches are also needed.

    For more information, call 493-0657, 493-4225 or 493-1716.

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