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  • CRA discusses master plan

    Williston's Community Redevelopment Agency, at its Monday night meeting, undertook a review and revision of its master plan, which was adopted in late 2002.

    The effort was undertaken at the urging of Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council principal planner David Connolly, who was recently assigned as WRPC's liaison with the CRA. At an earlier meeting, he told the panel that the plan had not been examined since its approval five years ago and, in several aspects, no longer conformed either to the CRA's current priorities or to the realities of the changes in the city.

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  • Jail will no longer use Bronson sewers

    When most people open a bill and see that the charges are alarmingly high, they usually get on the phone and argue their case.

    Some might get an adjustment, while some might get stuck paying the whole enchilada.

    When the Levy County Sheriff's Department received a monthly water/sewer bill of $10,700 from the Town of Bronson for county jail usage, Major Mike Johnson's jaw dropped.

    The bill is usually half that amount.

    Johnson, who is the administrator in charge of approving the payment of bills, had a third option at his disposal - drop out.

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  • Tornado season is here

    "Prepare and stay aware! The Florida spring tornado season is upon us," Levy County Emergency Management Director Mark Johnson said on Feb. 6.

    The day before, dozens of tornadoes ripped through the southern United States, killing more than 50 people and injuring hundreds of others, according to reports.

    Know the threat of hazardous weather exists, Johnson said. Prepare for potential problems caused by these climactic events, he said, by having a weather radio and a disaster kit. Know what to do when dangerous weather strikes, he added.

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  • Red Light photo plan advances

    There will be no charge for investigation of traffic accidents within the City of Williston, but those who run red lights may be photographed and issued citations.

    Those were the decisions of the city council at Tuesday evening's meeting.

    Ordinance 570, which would have levied a $175 charge on those involved in accidents, was repealed. The repeal was the result of the passage of Ordinance 576, for which council voted 3-2, with council president Debra Jones and councilman Cal Byrd dissenting.

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  • Plat near 335 denied

    Just as the Levy County Planning Board voted 3-2 to recommend denial of the preliminary plat of Golden Oaks Manor, the Levy County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to deny it on Feb. 5.

    If it is approved in the future, Golden Oaks Manor will be a 15-acre subdivision with 10 lots ranging between 1.6 and 1.9 acres, Building and Zoning Director Rob Corbitt said.

    The developer wanted to use an easement to serve two of the 10 lots, rather than creating a road.

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  • Superintendent's Gala held

    The music provided by the Chiefland High jazz band was light and airy as more than 200 people filed into the Williston Middle School's sparkling Cafetorium last Saturday night.

    The vegetable, cheese and fruit spread complemented by a punch fountain drew folks together to mingle before the main event - the 2008 Superintendent's Gala.

    The formal gathering was treated to a sit-down dinner catered by Williston High's culinary arts class.

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  • Fair gets OK for 2008

    Acting president of the Levy County Fair Association Bob Levesque appeared before Williston City Council Tuesday to request an agreement to hold the fair at the airport again this year. He pointed out that more than 8,500 people had visited the fair in 2007, benefiting the city's economy.

    Levesque acknowledged that the event did not make a profit in its first year, but expects that the experience of last year will contribute to a more successful event in 2008.

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  • Williston honors police, firefighters

    The City of Williston honored its police and firemen on Friday night at its annual banquet, held this year in the conference center at Williston Crossings.

    Award recipients are nominated and elected by their peers in each department.

    The police officer of the year is Kevin Sheppard.

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  • Black History on display

    Black History Month started last Friday with a display in the main lobby of the Levy County Courthouse.

    Six years ago County Clerk of Court Danny Shipp asked author Carolyn Cohens to start a display. "I was thrilled," Cohens said last week. "It had never been done before.

    "This was a giant step for black history in Levy County for us."

    Since then she has gotten help with the display from both blacks and whites in the county. "Our history is tied together," she said.

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  • City sets parade rules

    Are you planning a parade or a celebration that will require any of the streets of Williston to be closed off or patrolled by local law enforcement?

    If so, start planning early. And make the first item on your "to-do" list getting the proper permits and agreements from the city.

    At a recent meeting, WPD Chief Dan Davis asked the city council to require a minimum 30-day notification of any event that requires street closing and special policing. The council agreed to his request.

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