The Shark Reports Part 2Shark CorrespondentsThu, May 17th 2012 School News High School Science Host Pen Pal Day!
Taryn Epperson, Shark Correspondent
Last Friday, Cedar Key first and second grade students met their pen pals from Chiefland Elementary for the first time after writing back and forth for several months. Read More...
Cedar Key Arts Center - Youth Art Education - Looking For TeachersDonna BushnellThu, May 17th 2012 Arts and Entertainment The Summer Art Program Coordinators are wondering if there is anyone among you who might be interested in teaching a 2 1/2 hour (9-11:30 am) workshop to children (either elementary or secondary level or both groups at different times) during the weeks of July 16-27. We still have six time slots to fill (3 teachers if they will do both groups) and there is a small stipend involved.
Please call Donna Bushnell for more information on how to be a part of this fun opportunity. Donna can be reached at 352-493-1807 Read More...
Youth Song writing Workshop at the Bronson Public LibraryJenny RodgersThu, May 17th 2012 Arts and Entertainment May 30th - Trevis Prince`s Youth Hit Songwriting Workshop It is a free 1-day workshop. Students will be introduced to fundamental techniques behind today`s hit songs with easy and FUN to follow exercises. The Songwriting Workshop offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the art of songwriting at any level. The Friends of the Bronson Public Library will be providing free pizza and drinks after the workshop. Seats are limited so please call the library to reserve your spot today! Read More...
Congratulations to Refuge Officer Kenny McCain!Pam DartyWed, May 16th 2012 Announcements Local Award During Police Week Congratulations to Refuge Officer Kenny McCain! He is the recipient of the Florida Wildlife Federation`s Wildlife Outdoorsman of the Year Award for 2012. Officer McCain was chosen by the Federation`s board of directors to receive this award because of his "exemplary efforts as a fine outdoorsman and for your leadership in law enforcement which has made a significant impact for conservation throughout the region." Read More...
Ellen DunnObituaryWed, May 16th 2012 Obituaries Ellen "Red" Dunn, 79 of Chiefland, passed away May 14, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Lewis County, KY on April 22, 1933 to the late Curtis and Evelyn McClees. Mrs. Dunn was a homemaker and member of Rosewood Baptist Church. She was most proud of her family and loved Jesus, her church, singing, praying and Bible studies. Read More...
The Shark Reports Part 1Shark CorrespondentsWed, May 16th 2012 School News Students Excited About Middle School Dance
Mikayla Pope, Shark Correspondent
The annual Junior Beta Dance has arrived! This Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:00 all the middle school students as well as the freshmen at Cedar Key School are invited to the event. Read More...
Cedar Key Lions to Host a Candidates ForumDale RegisterTue, May 15th 2012 Announcements The Cedar Key News and the Lions Club of Cedar Key have regularly held jointly sponsored Candidate Forums in advance of general elections. There are discussions underway regarding a forum in September after the August primaries have reduced the current large number of candidates to a more manageable number. Read More...
Donna Lee KenyonObituaryTue, May 15th 2012 Obituaries Donna Lee Kenyon, 73, of Chiefland passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. She was born in Canton, OH and moved to Chiefland from Punta Gorda in Aug. of 1990. She was a homemaker and noted by her family as a very good cook. Mrs. Kenyon loved playing the piano. She was very active in all aspects of her church including playing the piano. She loved her Lord and her family very much. Read More...
Levy County Arrest Report 5/14/2012Levy Co. Sheriff`s OfficeTue, May 15th 2012 Law Enforcement News DISCLAIMER:
the information provided below comes from the Levy County Sheriff`s Office Jail Media Report and the photographs and commentary regarding the allegations against the persons identified herein are copied from that report verbatim, without any editorial comment or revision by this newspaper. Read More...
William Larry MartinObituaryMon, May 14th 2012 Obituaries William Larry Martin, 67, of Bronson passed away on May 9, 2012 while on vacation with his family. Martin was born in Winnesboro, LA, and moved to Bronson at just 6 months of age. After graduating from the University of Florida in 1967, he entered in the United States Air Force where he was an Instructor Pilot in the Advanced Jet Trainer. Captain Martin spent the next five years serving his country before moving to South Florida in 1971. While in Ft. Lauderdale he was a pilot with Delta Airlines as well as a contractor specializing in industrial, commercial and whole subdivisions. Read More...
To the voters and citizens of Cedar KeyScott DennisonMon, May 14th 2012 Letters to the Editor I sincerely want to thank everyone who participated in our May 8th City of Cedar Key elections. Thank you for the privilege of serving as your City Commissioner for another term. Continuing the strong partnerships of residents, businesses and our local service organizations, we will deal with the challenges brought on by a tighter economy here in Levy County. Together we will find answers to improve the quality of our lives in beautiful Cedar Key. It is my goal to balance our community needs with the resources we have. Read More...
Pet of The Week - Bunnie and RockoPet of the WeekMon, May 14th 2012 Pet of the Week My name is Bunnie and I am 9 years old. I have a little brother named Rocky who will be 7 years old this May.
We love to take our parents, Susan & Stephen for jaunty walks up and down G Street where we meet and greet all the tourists and our friends. Read More...
When God was Creating MothersRita BakerSun, May 13th 2012 Features When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into his sixth day of "overtime" when an angel appeared and said, "You`re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." Read More...
The Shark Reports 5-12-12 Part 2Shark CorrespondentsSun, May 13th 2012 School News Junior/Senior Banquet
Chloe Reynolds, Shark Correspondent The end of the school year has finally come and along with it has the Cedar Key High School 2012 Junior/Senior Banquet. Read More...
Levy County Delta Kappa Gamma Society Inducts New Officers and MembersRita BakerSun, May 13th 2012 Announcements May 7, 2012, Levy County Delta Kappa Gamma Society assembled in Cedar Key to induct new officers and members. Delta Kappa Gamma is a private association founded in 1929 to empower women pursuing professions in higher education. Through this society members are offered grants and scholarships that further provide professional growth. Read More...
Cedar Key Lions Elect 2012-2013 Officers and DirectorsKellie ParkinSat, May 12th 2012 Announcements Cedar Key, - The Cedar Key Lions Club held their annual election of Officers and Board members for the July 2012 - June 2013 year and celebrated with an installation dinner on May 8. Read More...
Old Town man injured by sturgeon on Suwannee RiverKaren ParkerSat, May 12th 2012 Announcements An Old Town man was injured Friday when he collided with a sturgeon that had jumped out of the Suwannee River in front of his boat.
Christopher Jordan Marlo, received non-life-threatening injuries, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) investigators. Read More...
Proposed Signage Ordinance Gets First Reading, But No ActionJean RiggSat, May 12th 2012 City News The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Cedar Key city commissioners sitting as directors of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) took place at City Hall Tuesday evening, May 5, followed by a special meeting of the City Commission to consider the First Reading of a revised signage ordinance reflecting Commission and public input over some two years. Read More...
The Shark Reports 5-12-12 Part 1Shark CorrespondentsSat, May 12th 2012 School News Levy County Second Graders Learn about Sea Life
Lauren Bartholemy, Shark Correspondent "Oh! Aw! That`s so cool!" is the sounds coming from the Cedar Key schools aquaculture lab as second graders from all around the county come to view the aquaculture wonders. Read More...
WEEKEND MUSIC SCENEANNOUNCEMENTFri, May 11th 2012 Arts and Entertainment FRIDAY Big Deck Raw Bar - 8 PM Steve Champagne
Island Hotel - 7 PM Mike Allen and Maybe Friends
Seabreeze - 8:30 PM Karaoke w Mamma Joan Read More...
Request for Public CommentsMolly JubitzFri, May 11th 2012 Announcements The Draft Tarmac King Road Limestone Mine Environmental Impact Statement, Levy County, Florida will be available for review at the Cedar Key Public Library. Read More...
Up Close and ShallowCapt. DanFri, May 11th 2012 Fishing News We went out past North Key aproximately 2 miles and anchored up on the western edge of the North West channel, and real quick from the first cast, caught many ladyfish. They are great fun to catch, but not a fish I would prepare for dinner. Too many bones. Read More...
The Book Is Not For SaleJean RiggFri, May 11th 2012 Announcements "Cedar Key Everlasting: The Story and Significance of Shellfish Aquaculture in Cedar Key" - a 40-page, full-color book of photos and essays - was introduced to the public April 14 following a social and clam bake at the Cedar Key Community Center and an address by Cynthia Barnett, author of "Mirage" (2008) and "Blue Revolution" (2011) and of the opening essay in "Cedar Key Everlasting." Read More...
UF Engineering Students Get Welcome, Sharp Questions at Marina WorkshopJean RiggFri, May 11th 2012 City News The needs of Cedar Key`s marina provided Dr. Raf Crowley`s graduate engineering students a topic for his Coastal Structures course`s final project, and on Thursday night, April 26, at Cedar Key`s Community Center, the city gave the University of Florida students a reception, and the students gave Cedar Key suggestions for improving marina operations. Read More...
Floyd LesterObituaryThu, May 10th 2012 Obituaries Floyd Ray `Bear` Lester, 81 of Chiefland passed away May 7, 2012 at Haven Hospice of the Tri Counties in Chiefland. He was born in Coffie County, Alabama to the late Joe Tom and Gedie Lester. He served his country in the US Army and was a Military Police. Mr. Lester was a member of Hardeetown Baptist Church; he was a Mason and a retired truck driver. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, tennis and all sports and was a member of the Chiefland Golf and Country Club, where he was Club Champion in 1974 and Super Senior Club Champion in 1996. But his number one enjoyment was his family. Read More...
ASK A LAWYER - FLORIDA’S HARASSING TELEPHONE CALL STATUTEPierce KelleyThu, May 10th 2012 Announcements M. T. of Fowler`s Bluff asks, "I have an ex-boyfriend who is so angry at me because I broke up with him, and put him out of my house, that he keeps calling me and calling me and won`t stop. He leaves nasty messages on my answer machine, too. Is there anything I can do to stop him?" Read More...
Early Birds Take WingJim HoyThu, May 10th 2012 Features Photos By Martin Hathaway, Para-Flyers of Florida What do you get when you attach a parasail to a lawn chair with a propeller? A lot of fun! Eight buddies and a retired couple spent May 5-7 taking off from the Cedar Key airport in improbable flying machines that can fit in the back of a station wagon. No pilot`s license required, but a little training is recommended. Flying higher than 13,000 feet is against the rules. Check eBay for bargain equipment. Read More...
CEDAR KEY WOMAN’S CLUB NEWSAmy GernhardtThu, May 10th 2012 Features The Cedar Key Woman`s Club is proud to announce that the fundraising for the Gainesville Fisher House Foundation has been very successful with the help of the Cedar Key community. On May 8 a check for $2000 was presented to Patricia Fabiani, Executive Director for the Fisher House Foundation. The money was raised from a raffle which took place in March at the Annual Fashion Show. Read More...
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