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  • Paint it purple to create cancer...

    The color is purple so get out your decorations as Tri- County officials have declared Monday, April 28, as “Paint the Town Purple Day.” This is an activity of the American Cancer Society in an effort to promote cancer awareness and gives individuals, teams and communities an opportunity to fight back against cancer.

  • Swamp cabbage cookoff April 26

    The Dixie County Historical Society will hold its annual swamp cabbage cookoff on April 26 starting at 10 a.m. at 761 S.E. Highway 349 South, Old Town. The winner is determined by public vote, so come out early and vote. 

    There will be live music, karaoke, lots of food and beverages. 

    Vendors are welcome; there is no fee. 

    For more information, call 352-542-0047.

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    Support learning at Cycle for...

    Join in for a day of cycling to help support public education in Levy County on Saturday, April 19.

  • Haven encourages making wishes known

    If a serious accident or illness should happen, is there someone you trust who can make healthcare decisions for you? What are your wishes? Who should know? 

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    A steady hand

    Jacob Pitts is not a man to sit idle.

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    April library events

    Pre-school Story Time

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    Chiefland Walking Club

    The Walking Club is starting again. All interested in walking during the evening hours are welcome to come along. There are no gimmicks. We'll just be walking, enjoying good conversation and making new friends.

    We will start walking at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and will meet at the Chiefland Skateboard Park.

    The goal will be to walk two miles or as much as you can. If you don't want to walk, bring your bike and ride along with us. Remember, there is safety in walking together. Everyone is invited.  

  • Canning workshops

    Spring is just around the corner and your garden will soon be producing tons of vegetables and fruits.  Or you may want to take advantage of farmer’s markets, road-side stands or you-pick operations located nearby. Preserving some of that food for use later in the year will give you great taste and good nutrition and will also make memories for a lifetime.

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  • 2014 Cycle for Education

    Join in for a day of cycling to help support public education in Levy County April 19.

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    Last chance to see "Annie Get...

    Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she's discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. 

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    Precious moments

    He's the fair guy, not the auctioneer or the judge or the guy in every photo. He's the one chronicling the lives of the kids who work so hard to participate every year. He's an intelligent man with a mild manner and slow southern drawl. He is the camera man, the official fair photographer.

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    Bone hunter gives update on Nature...

    With an eye toward the seas, archaeologists working in the Nature Coast continue to make haste in understanding ancient cultures in the area before it's too late, and all that work against the clock is starting to pay off.

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    "Annie Get Your Gun" runs...

    Show dates are March 21-23 and 28-30. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Friday through Saturday, and Sunday Matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for senior-youth (through 12th grade)-military. Tickets may be purchased in advance from Suwannee Valley Internet in Chiefland and at Point of View in Fanning Springs. Seating may also be reserved through Becky Gill, who can be reached at 352-443-9096.

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    CES kids finish up 5 Points marathon

    Forty-five Chiefland Elementary School students met at the school's track Saturday morning to run the last 1.2 miles in completing a full marathon for the 5 Points of Life Kids Marathon.

       The students started in September, working every morning, as the weather permitted before the start of school, toward their goal of logging 25 miles. 

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    ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ opens this...

    Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she's discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. This classic musical has all the great elements of a delightful live theatre experience with laughs, suspense, romance, and good-natured fun. This play is presented by special arrangement with Rodgers & Hammerstein. By Irving Berlin, Book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields

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    CES goes to the dog for Volunteer...

    Nicholas' start in life was not a good one. He was on the lam and living off the land when an accident almost finished him off.

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    Chiefland’s Morgan state Watermelon...

    Meagan Morgan of Chiefland was crowned the 2014 Florida Watermelon Queen during the recent 46th Annual Florida Watermelon Association Convention held in Tampa.

  • Chiefland karate students promoted

    The new year brought more than resolutions for the students of True Path Karate, in Chiefland; there was a belt test and four students were promoted.  After a year of traditional training, just as it’s done in Okinawa, the birthplace of karate, three students advanced to green belt ranks.