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    Women's Club dinner benefits...

       “This is our 26th annual Spaghetti Dinner, and it promises to be the best ever!” said Jane Moore, President of the Cedar Key Woman’s Club. Every year the Woman’s Club serves around 200 spaghetti dinners, and this is their biggest fund-raiser of the year.

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    County libraries more than place to...

    Levy County's public library director told the Chiefland Rotary Club that they should judge their libraries the way an investor would judge a business — by the return on the investment.
    And when it comes to Levy County's five branches that return is a whopping $28 for every taxpayer dollar invested in the system. "I want you to know what my return on investment is," said Brasher.

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    Spillane to be next centenarian

    The year 1912 was a busy one for the United States and for the rest of the world.  Across the globe, the Republic of China was formed, and the countries of Serbia, Greece, Montenegro and Bulgaria were pitted against the Ottoman empire in the First Balkan War.

  • Wings and Wheels to fly through...

    Get your engines revving for a good cause as the first City of Williston Wings and Wheels fly-in and car show zips into town March 3 as a fund-raiser for the Levy Association of Retarded Citizens (LARC).
    The day starts at the Williston Municipal Airport with a fly in. All pilots who want to show off their aircraft are encouraged to attend, said one of the event  organizers, Dennis Strow.
    If you like having your feet on the ground, bring your classic car and showcase your pride and joy, alongside the aircraft.

  • Chiefland FFA chili cook-off, cake...

    The Chiefland FFA Alumni are having their 3rd Annual Homemade Chili Cook-Off on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Chiefland High School Ag. Building.  Cost is $15 per entry and this also includes the hot dog/chili meal.
    Check-in time for entrants is 4:45 p.m., with a minimum of one gallon of chili. Prizes will be awarded.  Hot dog/chili meals will be sold to the general public for $5, beginning at 5:30.  

  • Salute to wildlife

    By Donna Bushnell
    Cedar Key Arts Center is hosting an exhibit open to everyone in the community saluting wildlife and the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys Wildlife Refuges. Entries can be any medium and must be original works by the artist. Entries (limit three per artist) are to be delivered to the Arts Center by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28. Works will be displayed (and can be for sale) in the CKAC Gallery during the month of March.

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    Actress brings Zora to life in...

    Actress Phyllis McEwan portrayed the early writing days of the late author and anthropologist Zora Neal Hurston in “Zora Live”  a performance at the A.F. Knotts Library on Monday afternoon.
    The author was brought to life in McEwan’s talk that was sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council.
    McEwan spoke on Hurston’s early life through the publication of “Mules and Men,” “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” and “Tell My Horse.”  

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    Burrowed treasure

    The four hunters spaced themselves about 20 feet apart, in a straight line, poised at the edge of a wall of palmettos and gallberry. The leader of the group, pointing on a map, gave quick directions about his plan of attack: straight through, in a grid, a few hundred yards out, then reposition and come back, covering an adjacent swath of land.

  • Blood drive in Old Town

    LifeSouth and the community of Old Town invite you to be a part of saving lives when they team up to host a blood drive on Saturday, Jan. 14 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Hitchcock’s Foodway.  Donors are entered into a drawing to win an iPad2 on Jan. 31.

  • Explore Zora Hurston and others at...

    The Friends of the A.F. Knotts Library invites the public to join the January activities that  the under-recognized talent of black artists of another age through books, films and a live performance.  The A.F. Knotts Public Library at 11 56th St., Yankeetown, is the place to meet.
    Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 8 p.m. the award-winning film by Vincent Minnelli “Cabin in the Sky” will be shown. This 1943 musical film has an all black cast which includes singer Lena Horne, Ethel Waters and Eddie “Rochester” Anderson.

  • Keyhole Gallery Artist of the Month...

    The Cedar Keyhole Gallery is proud to announce:
     
    Taking nothing more than the flotsam and jetsam of our native waters and estuaries, Joey Barkhouse has been able to create intricate works of art. A stray rock or piece of driftwood magically transforms into owls or fish. Her carvings and rock paintings have become legend in the area and Joey is willing to work into the night to meet the growing demands of her fans. Ms. Barkhouse will have her latest works on display at the Cedar Keyhole for the entire month of January.
    GALLERY HOURS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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    Rotary gives gift of words

    Word:
    noun
    a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.

    The Chiefland Rotary Club gave every third grade student at Chiefland Elementary School and Cedar Key School free dictionaries
     

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    Log Cabin Quilters for Jan. 5

    The Levy County Quilt Museum ladies met on Thursday, Dec. 22. Everyone enjoyed getting through the goodies that were brought in.
    Several ladies also sat down to quilt. Nine quilts have been sold since we had the quilt show.
    Johnny and five boys were out from Lancaster on Tuesday. They rebuilt a bird house, planted flowers and performed a lot of other necessary projects.
    Our luncheon consisted of chicken, sweet potatoes, cole slaw, turnip greens, rolls and butter, fruitcake and chocolate cake.

  • WWII veterans meet Jan. 12

    By DOT HALVORSEN
    Publicity
    World War II Veterans will start the new year at a meeting on Jan. 12 at 11:30 a.m. at Akins Bar-B-Q and Grill in Bell. May this year be prosperous and a healthy year for you and yours. All WW II veterans are welcome to join us. Bring your spouse, a friend or a fellow veteran and join in the camaraderie.

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    Gardening classes offered this month

    Novice and experienced gardeners have an opportunity to hone gardening skills, share personal experience and meet folks of similar interest through the Florida Master Gardener program.  Classes for 2012 Florida Master Gardener training will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and will meet each Tuesday for eight consecutive weeks from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Levy Agricultural Center in Bronson, 625 North Hathaway Avenue, Alt. 27.

  • Library friends to meet

    The Friends of the Luther Callaway Public Library (FLCPL) Board of Directors, will hold its monthly meeting at the Library, 104 NE 3rd Street, Chiefland (a block behind City Hall), at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12.  The Luther Callaway Public Library is the Chiefland Branch of the Levy County Public Library System. For an agenda, email tomreitz@msn.com.

  • Donald Cramer Sr.

    Donald Cramer Sr.
    Security guard for CBS
    Donald Lee Cramer Sr., 70, of Old Town died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at his home.
    He was born in Indiana, Pa. April 25, 1941. He was a security guard for CBS in Arizona before moving to Old Town, from Ohio, five years ago. He enjoyed fishing.
    He is survived by a son, Donnie (Jennifer) Cramer of Bronson; daughter, Jennifer Cramer of Old Town,; brothers, Kenneth Cramer and Gary Glance of Portsmouth, Ohio and Raymond Cramer of Pennsylvania; sister, Ester Barkley of Pennsylvania and five grandchildren.

  • Donald Cramer Sr.

    Donald Cramer Sr.
    Security guard for CBS
    Donald Lee Cramer Sr., 70, of Old Town died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at his home.
    He was born in Indiana, Pa. April 25, 1941. He was a security guard for CBS in Arizona before moving to Old Town, from Ohio, five years ago. He enjoyed fishing.
    He is survived by a son, Donnie (Jennifer) Cramer of Bronson; daughter, Jennifer Cramer of Old Town,; brothers, Kenneth Cramer and Gary Glance of Portsmouth, Ohio and Raymond Cramer of Pennsylvania; sister, Ester Barkley of Pennsylvania and five grandchildren.

  • Donald Cramer Sr.

    Donald Cramer Sr.
    Security guard for CBS
    Donald Lee Cramer Sr., 70, of Old Town died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at his home.
    He was born in Indiana, Pa. April 25, 1941. He was a security guard for CBS in Arizona before moving to Old Town, from Ohio, five years ago. He enjoyed fishing.
    He is survived by a son, Donnie (Jennifer) Cramer of Bronson; daughter, Jennifer Cramer of Old Town,; brothers, Kenneth Cramer and Gary Glance of Portsmouth, Ohio and Raymond Cramer of Pennsylvania; sister, Ester Barkley of Pennsylvania and five grandchildren.

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    Barber dished it out for 40 years

    When Candy Barber started working as a substitute in the  Chiefland schools lunchroom she only wanted to have a job that allowed her to be home with her children, Royce and Janet, when they were not in school.
    On Jan. 4 Barber, who estimates she has served or overseen the serving of over 5 million meals, will retire from her post as coordinator of food service for the county's 13 schools. She is also president of the Florida School Nutrition Association.