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The state has set aside $3 million for projects aimed at improving the health of springs within the Suwannee River Water Management District’s 15-county boundary, according to state officials.

 The Cedar Key Middle School sent three teams to state finals in Ornamental Horticulture Demonstration and brought home a state championship, a second and a fifth place finish.

Informal plans for a Memorial Day ceremony in Cedar Key have been announced by local veterans representative Ivan Chubb. 

Chubb, who is also a minister, said he will be at Cedar Key Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, to offer prayers in memory of those who have given their lives for their country. "Anyone is welcome to come out and I will pray with them, Chubb said. 

He said there will not be a Marine Corps League color guard for the occasion. 

To earn funds for their trip to Washington, DC, the 5th grade class will be holding a fun event the whole community can enjoy. A delicious spaghetti dinner will be served, followed by a viewing of a great movie. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the CKS auditorium and will include a silent auction and lots of great door prizes donated by generous area businesses.