Top 5 Places To Travel This Summer (On a budget)
By: Heather Sikes
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Cusco, Peru
Flights from TPA to CUZ round trip ~$750 Starting at just $11 a night stay in the Hitchhikers Cusco Hostel (http://www.hhikersperu.com/) The highlights of this ancient city is all of the Incan monuments, trails, and sacred spaces. Quebec City, Canada Flights from TPA to YQB round trip ~$450 Starting at about $38 you could stay in the Auberge Jeunesse a Loulou’s Backpackers Hostel (http://www.aubergeloulou.com) Visit the museums of the Quebecois artists, battlefields, and indulge in the most gorgeous French Baroque architecture. Dublin, Ireland Flights from TPA to DUB round trip ~$750 At around $16 you can stay in this funky little hostel in the city center of Dublin at Issac’s Hostel (http://www.isaacs.ie/) Take in the lush greenery and medieval architecture in the heart of Dublin. Reykjavik, Iceland Flights from MCO to KEF round trip ~$670 A little pricey-er than the other hostels, starting at $59 you can immerse yourself into the futuristic feel and city views of Reykjavik at the Galaxy Pod Hostel (www.galaxypodhostel.is) Explore the strikingly beautiful cathedrals, vast Icelandic lakes, and intriguing viking culture. Beijing, China Flights from TPA to PEK round trip ~750 Almost as cheap as it get on this list, for $12 you can stay in this traditional looking, chinese youth hostel at the Beijing Heyuan International Youth Hostel (www.beijingheyuanhostel.com/zh-cn/) Step out of the city lights and explore the historic importance of Chinese culture. Explore Tienanmen Square, visit the forbidden city, and hike around Mutianyu. |
Class of 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Cedar Key School’s top students in the class of 2017 are Abigail O’Steen, valedictorian, and Ashlyn Allen, salutatorian. Abigail and Ashlyn have been lifelong Cedar Key Sharks; they began school together in the fall of 2003 when they entered pre-K and have been classmates ever since. Both will speak at the commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. on May 20th in the Cedar Key gymnasium.
Principal Joshua Slemp said the valedictorian and salutatorian are selected based on their Florida Academic Scholars grade point average (GPA) throughout high school. This year the decision was a close one, with .03 grade points separating the two candidates.
Abigail is finishing her high school career with a GPA of 3.93. Following graduation, she will be among the first students to attend the new College of Central Florida campus in Chiefland to complete her associate of arts degree. Abigail has been a dual enrollment student through the college and has been receiving both high school and college credits this year.
Ashlyn is graduating with a GPA of 3.90. She is among the only Cedar Key graduates to ever sign an athletic scholarship. An outstanding softball player, Ashlyn was recruited to pitch for the St. Petersburg College Titans.
Both Abigail and Ashlyn have deep roots and large extended families in Cedar Key and Levy County.
Abigail’s parents are Chad and Joanne O’Steen of Cedar Key, Ronny Jo O’steen of Cedar Key, and Mark Miller of Chiefland. Abigail’s grandparents are Anne O’Steen of Cedar Key and Jo Frank and Keith Watson of Chiefland.
Ashlyn’s parents are Jimmy and Cheryl Allen and her maternal grandmother is Rita Baker, all of Cedar Key.
Principal Joshua Slemp said the valedictorian and salutatorian are selected based on their Florida Academic Scholars grade point average (GPA) throughout high school. This year the decision was a close one, with .03 grade points separating the two candidates.
Abigail is finishing her high school career with a GPA of 3.93. Following graduation, she will be among the first students to attend the new College of Central Florida campus in Chiefland to complete her associate of arts degree. Abigail has been a dual enrollment student through the college and has been receiving both high school and college credits this year.
Ashlyn is graduating with a GPA of 3.90. She is among the only Cedar Key graduates to ever sign an athletic scholarship. An outstanding softball player, Ashlyn was recruited to pitch for the St. Petersburg College Titans.
Both Abigail and Ashlyn have deep roots and large extended families in Cedar Key and Levy County.
Abigail’s parents are Chad and Joanne O’Steen of Cedar Key, Ronny Jo O’steen of Cedar Key, and Mark Miller of Chiefland. Abigail’s grandparents are Anne O’Steen of Cedar Key and Jo Frank and Keith Watson of Chiefland.
Ashlyn’s parents are Jimmy and Cheryl Allen and her maternal grandmother is Rita Baker, all of Cedar Key.
Ice-Cream
By:Skylar Wirth; Shark Correspondent
Beginning next week the lunchroom is going to be providing ice cream products for the students at Cedar Key School. The ice cream is going to be available to high school all week. Elementary and middle school will be able to buy it only on Wednesdays.
There are around 20 different kinds of ice cream that the students can choose from. The prices range from $0.50 to $1.50 per item. The school has decided to start offering ice cream in order to give the student a sweet snack while they are at school while still giving them a healthy alternative.
By:Skylar Wirth; Shark Correspondent
Beginning next week the lunchroom is going to be providing ice cream products for the students at Cedar Key School. The ice cream is going to be available to high school all week. Elementary and middle school will be able to buy it only on Wednesdays.
There are around 20 different kinds of ice cream that the students can choose from. The prices range from $0.50 to $1.50 per item. The school has decided to start offering ice cream in order to give the student a sweet snack while they are at school while still giving them a healthy alternative.
Teddy Bears for Sale!
02/03/17
Amanda Robinson & Terra Dunn; Shark Correspondents
This Valentine’s Day, the Cedar Key School’s Sr. Beta Club will be selling teddy bears for $2 each. You can purchase them from a club member or in the CKS front office.
The teddy bears are a great gift for your best friend, significant other, a teacher, a parent, even your pet! With the profit made the Sr. Beta can fund many community projects. So get out there and buy a teddy bear!
02/03/17
Amanda Robinson & Terra Dunn; Shark Correspondents
This Valentine’s Day, the Cedar Key School’s Sr. Beta Club will be selling teddy bears for $2 each. You can purchase them from a club member or in the CKS front office.
The teddy bears are a great gift for your best friend, significant other, a teacher, a parent, even your pet! With the profit made the Sr. Beta can fund many community projects. So get out there and buy a teddy bear!
Emergency Evacuation
Shark Staff Report
Cedar Key School’s students and staff did well during the recent emergency evacuation drill.
The drill was held Friday, January 20th shortly after the last lunch period. Levy County Sheriff’s Deputy Grant Sandlin said the drill went well. According to his calculations, about 8 minutes elapsed from the time the school was notified that the students needed to evacuate until the time that Principal Josh Slemp had determined that all of the students, faculty and staff had safely evacuated to the outdoor amphitheater adjacent to the elementary school building.
The school does not get advance notice about these drills, but is expected to be ready to participate in them at any moment, which is how emergencies actually happen - without warning.
Shark Staff Report
Cedar Key School’s students and staff did well during the recent emergency evacuation drill.
The drill was held Friday, January 20th shortly after the last lunch period. Levy County Sheriff’s Deputy Grant Sandlin said the drill went well. According to his calculations, about 8 minutes elapsed from the time the school was notified that the students needed to evacuate until the time that Principal Josh Slemp had determined that all of the students, faculty and staff had safely evacuated to the outdoor amphitheater adjacent to the elementary school building.
The school does not get advance notice about these drills, but is expected to be ready to participate in them at any moment, which is how emergencies actually happen - without warning.
Photo by Holly Bishop, Cedar Key School Journalism Staff
CKS Principal Josh Slemp escorted students back toward school following a successful emergency evacuation drill.
CKS Principal Josh Slemp escorted students back toward school following a successful emergency evacuation drill.
“Homecoming”
Kevin Mansingh; Shark Correspondent
(Pictures from homecoming below)
There was a great homecoming at Cedar Key School this year with loads of fun, excitement, and suspense.
The entire city enjoyed the Thursday afternoon parade. The more than 30 units in the parade showed off the school’s clubs, sport teams and class representatives as well as some of the communities organizations. It seemed like every parade entry had candy, beads, or some other item to toss to the crowds along Dock Street.
Following years of tradition, every member of the senior class was included in the homecoming court and invited to ride in the parade. Also
riding in the parade this year were class representatives including: 9th grade representatives Michael Smith and Niya Jones; 10th grade representatives Kevin Mansingh and Hannah Brinkman; 11th grade representatives Grayson Yearty and Whitney O’Neal; and kindergarten representatives - and cousins - Courtney McCain and Malcolm McCain.
Following the parade, everyone was invited back to school for a bonfire with s’mores, music, and lots of fun.
Friday’s homecoming activities included a pep rally that featured teachers dancing, students boxing with inflated gloves bigger than most kindergarteners, and a spirited edition of a dating game for the senior class who all appeared in costume.
Then it was time for the basketball games. All of Cedar Key’s teams took on the Branford Buccaneers. While both the boys and girls middle school teams lost, they played with enthusiasm. The varsity girls lost 35-48 and the varsity boys were defeated by a score of 37 to 61.
The highlight of the evening for the crown may have been the crowning of the 2017 homecoming king, queen, prince and princess. Again, following tradition, last year’s royalty return for the coronation. 2016 royalty Walker Emrick and Alora Beckham placed the crown’s on the head of 2017 Queen Emily Smith and King Nathaniel Brinkman. Also crowned were Princess Abby O’Steen and Prince Darrius Berger.
Kevin Mansingh; Shark Correspondent
(Pictures from homecoming below)
There was a great homecoming at Cedar Key School this year with loads of fun, excitement, and suspense.
The entire city enjoyed the Thursday afternoon parade. The more than 30 units in the parade showed off the school’s clubs, sport teams and class representatives as well as some of the communities organizations. It seemed like every parade entry had candy, beads, or some other item to toss to the crowds along Dock Street.
Following years of tradition, every member of the senior class was included in the homecoming court and invited to ride in the parade. Also
riding in the parade this year were class representatives including: 9th grade representatives Michael Smith and Niya Jones; 10th grade representatives Kevin Mansingh and Hannah Brinkman; 11th grade representatives Grayson Yearty and Whitney O’Neal; and kindergarten representatives - and cousins - Courtney McCain and Malcolm McCain.
Following the parade, everyone was invited back to school for a bonfire with s’mores, music, and lots of fun.
Friday’s homecoming activities included a pep rally that featured teachers dancing, students boxing with inflated gloves bigger than most kindergarteners, and a spirited edition of a dating game for the senior class who all appeared in costume.
Then it was time for the basketball games. All of Cedar Key’s teams took on the Branford Buccaneers. While both the boys and girls middle school teams lost, they played with enthusiasm. The varsity girls lost 35-48 and the varsity boys were defeated by a score of 37 to 61.
The highlight of the evening for the crown may have been the crowning of the 2017 homecoming king, queen, prince and princess. Again, following tradition, last year’s royalty return for the coronation. 2016 royalty Walker Emrick and Alora Beckham placed the crown’s on the head of 2017 Queen Emily Smith and King Nathaniel Brinkman. Also crowned were Princess Abby O’Steen and Prince Darrius Berger.
Why haven't I been harassed by CKS journalism?
Heather Sikes; Shark Correspondent
1/10/2017
Has anyone recently wandered “Why hasn't Cedar Key School Journalism harassed us for yearbook ad sales this year?” It's not our fault. We really did try to harass you but Hermine is to blame and she had help; help from the post office that is.
Four months and still counting from the time Hurricane Hermine hit Cedar Key, FL. The post office closed Thursday September 1st and still has not reopened. Cedar Key residents have been getting their mail out of a truck for the last four months and while it may be convenient for some, the majority of the population has jobs to attend to that doesn’t fit with the limited hours of the mail truck: 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m Monday through Friday and 9 a.m to 11 a.m on Saturday. Most people have jobs that start either at or before 9 and seeing as a normal shift is approximately 8 hours, how is that do-able? It's pretty ironic that places like the Jiffy right next door to the post office is open and the two buildings are owned by the same person.
But, have no fear, you can still give us your money.
If you are interested in buying an ad for the yearbook, visit the school, call the school, e-mail us, or visit our website.
E-mail Jesse Crawford at: ckscrawford.jesse@gmail.com
Heather Sikes at: ckssikes.heather@gmail.com
Visit our website at: http://www.ckislandtime.com
Call Cedar Key School:(352) 543-5223
Thank you for your continued support of the CKS yearbook.
Heather Sikes; Shark Correspondent
1/10/2017
Has anyone recently wandered “Why hasn't Cedar Key School Journalism harassed us for yearbook ad sales this year?” It's not our fault. We really did try to harass you but Hermine is to blame and she had help; help from the post office that is.
Four months and still counting from the time Hurricane Hermine hit Cedar Key, FL. The post office closed Thursday September 1st and still has not reopened. Cedar Key residents have been getting their mail out of a truck for the last four months and while it may be convenient for some, the majority of the population has jobs to attend to that doesn’t fit with the limited hours of the mail truck: 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m Monday through Friday and 9 a.m to 11 a.m on Saturday. Most people have jobs that start either at or before 9 and seeing as a normal shift is approximately 8 hours, how is that do-able? It's pretty ironic that places like the Jiffy right next door to the post office is open and the two buildings are owned by the same person.
But, have no fear, you can still give us your money.
If you are interested in buying an ad for the yearbook, visit the school, call the school, e-mail us, or visit our website.
E-mail Jesse Crawford at: ckscrawford.jesse@gmail.com
Heather Sikes at: ckssikes.heather@gmail.com
Visit our website at: http://www.ckislandtime.com
Call Cedar Key School:(352) 543-5223
Thank you for your continued support of the CKS yearbook.
Homecoming is happening now
Terra Dunn; Shark Correspondent
1/10/2017
Homecoming is underway this week at Cedar Key School and there is still time to participate as the Sharks gear up to face the Branford Buccaneers.
On Thursday, at 4 p.m. the annual parade will wind its way through town, followed by a bonfire at 6 p.m. outside the gym.
On Friday, the cheerleaders will host a pep rally at 1 p.m. Then the games begin at 3:30 with the middle school girls, followed by the middle school boys at 4:30 p.m. and then the varsity girls game at 5:30 p.m. The festivities will wrap up with the coronation of the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen and the boys basketball game.
Terra Dunn; Shark Correspondent
1/10/2017
Homecoming is underway this week at Cedar Key School and there is still time to participate as the Sharks gear up to face the Branford Buccaneers.
On Thursday, at 4 p.m. the annual parade will wind its way through town, followed by a bonfire at 6 p.m. outside the gym.
On Friday, the cheerleaders will host a pep rally at 1 p.m. Then the games begin at 3:30 with the middle school girls, followed by the middle school boys at 4:30 p.m. and then the varsity girls game at 5:30 p.m. The festivities will wrap up with the coronation of the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen and the boys basketball game.
Homecoming Week
Monday
Movie Character Day
Dress like your favorite movie character
Tuesday
Music
Show us your musical style. Dress like your favorite musician or musical Genre
Wednesday
Go Wild
Dress like your favorite Animal
Thursday
Retro
Dress from your favorite time period
Parade 4:00
Community Bonfire/PepRally
6 - 8 Music by DJ Richie
Friday
Spirit Day
Show your school spirit by wearing all purple and gold
School PepRally at 1:00
Prizes will be awarded.
Monday
Movie Character Day
Dress like your favorite movie character
Tuesday
Music
Show us your musical style. Dress like your favorite musician or musical Genre
Wednesday
Go Wild
Dress like your favorite Animal
Thursday
Retro
Dress from your favorite time period
Parade 4:00
Community Bonfire/PepRally
6 - 8 Music by DJ Richie
Friday
Spirit Day
Show your school spirit by wearing all purple and gold
School PepRally at 1:00
Prizes will be awarded.
The 2017 Cedar Key School Homecoming week is almost here, so now is the time to get your alumni basketball team together, start coming up with parade entry ideas, and reconnect with members of previous homecoming courts. Everyone is invited to participate, whether they graduated from CKS or not. This year’s opponent will be the Branford Buccaneers.
Here’s a schedule of events and some important deadlines.
Friday, Jan. 6 - Deadline to register for the men’s and women’s alumni games that will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14. Forms will be available in the front office of the school after vacation and there is a pre-registration fee of $20. Coach Joe Bishop and math teacher Marissa DeHaven are the contacts for the games.
Thursday, Jan. 12 - The parade line-up is at 4 p.m. and the parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. As in past years, all forms of parade entries will be accepted, including all community groups and individuals who would like to participate. Participating is a way to show the CKS students how important they are to the community. Fourth grade teacher Jessica Sloan is the contact for the parade.
Thursday, Jan. 12 - The bonfire, DJ, and fun will be held at the school from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and is open to the public.
Friday, Jan. 13 - The homecoming games begin at 3:30 p.m. with the middle school girls and boys games followed by the varsity girls game. Then between the varsity girls and boys games, the homecoming court will be presented and the Homecoming Queen and King will be crowned.
Here’s a schedule of events and some important deadlines.
Friday, Jan. 6 - Deadline to register for the men’s and women’s alumni games that will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14. Forms will be available in the front office of the school after vacation and there is a pre-registration fee of $20. Coach Joe Bishop and math teacher Marissa DeHaven are the contacts for the games.
Thursday, Jan. 12 - The parade line-up is at 4 p.m. and the parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. As in past years, all forms of parade entries will be accepted, including all community groups and individuals who would like to participate. Participating is a way to show the CKS students how important they are to the community. Fourth grade teacher Jessica Sloan is the contact for the parade.
Thursday, Jan. 12 - The bonfire, DJ, and fun will be held at the school from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and is open to the public.
Friday, Jan. 13 - The homecoming games begin at 3:30 p.m. with the middle school girls and boys games followed by the varsity girls game. Then between the varsity girls and boys games, the homecoming court will be presented and the Homecoming Queen and King will be crowned.
Pep-Rally
12/05/16
Terra Dunn, Kevin Mansingh; Shark Correspondent
On Monday the Sharks joined the Cedar Key cheerleaders in the gym for the first pep rally of the year.
During this pep rally, the middle school won the spirit stick for their cheering volume while expressing their Shark pride. Teachers and staff participated in a game called “The Hungry, Hungry Shark,” similar to the board game Hungry, Hungry Hippos. The game concluded with a strong win by the elementary representatives, Mrs. Jessica Sloan and Mr. Tevin Mills. Then the cheerleaders showed off some of their routines for this year.
The pep rally was followed by an afternoon and evening of basketball, beginning with the middle school girls and boys games followed by the varsity boys and girls teams.
12/05/16
Terra Dunn, Kevin Mansingh; Shark Correspondent
On Monday the Sharks joined the Cedar Key cheerleaders in the gym for the first pep rally of the year.
During this pep rally, the middle school won the spirit stick for their cheering volume while expressing their Shark pride. Teachers and staff participated in a game called “The Hungry, Hungry Shark,” similar to the board game Hungry, Hungry Hippos. The game concluded with a strong win by the elementary representatives, Mrs. Jessica Sloan and Mr. Tevin Mills. Then the cheerleaders showed off some of their routines for this year.
The pep rally was followed by an afternoon and evening of basketball, beginning with the middle school girls and boys games followed by the varsity boys and girls teams.
Jacob Bartola Solano
September 2nd 1998-November 23rd 2016
Rest In Peace Jake, we love you.
September 2nd 1998-November 23rd 2016
Rest In Peace Jake, we love you.
Some of the art created by the Cedar Key School Class of 2017 and other high school students as they mourned the accidental death of Jacob Solano. (Photo by Kevin Mansingh)
Jacob Solano: Gone but Never Forgotten
Terra Dunn & Amanda Robinson; Shark Correspondents
Jacob Bartola Solano died tragically on November 23rd, 2016, leaving family, friends, and Cedar Key School in shock.
Jacob was one of 10 seniors at Cedar Key High School this year and one of only 3 boys in the class of 2017. He first enrolled at CKS as a pre-K student. To help the tight-knit class cope with the sudden loss of a classmate, a crisis team met with the students Monday morning, on the first day back to school since Jacob’s accident. The students talked, wrote down their feelings and memories, and created posters for the Solano family.
Jacob always radiated the halls with his contagious smile and laughter, touching the hearts of every person he came across. His absence will be greatly missed, which shown Monday at school with banners made by high school students.
Jacob may be gone, but he’ll never be forgotten.
Terra Dunn & Amanda Robinson; Shark Correspondents
Jacob Bartola Solano died tragically on November 23rd, 2016, leaving family, friends, and Cedar Key School in shock.
Jacob was one of 10 seniors at Cedar Key High School this year and one of only 3 boys in the class of 2017. He first enrolled at CKS as a pre-K student. To help the tight-knit class cope with the sudden loss of a classmate, a crisis team met with the students Monday morning, on the first day back to school since Jacob’s accident. The students talked, wrote down their feelings and memories, and created posters for the Solano family.
Jacob always radiated the halls with his contagious smile and laughter, touching the hearts of every person he came across. His absence will be greatly missed, which shown Monday at school with banners made by high school students.
Jacob may be gone, but he’ll never be forgotten.
CKS MS Fall Sports Starts
Terra Dunn and Amanda Robinson; Shark Correspondents
The Middle School Girls and Boys Basketball Teams opened their seasons this past Monday with road games in Trenton. Both basketball teams (which are coached by Joe Bishop) and the cheerleaders (coached by Malinda Roland) have been practicing for weeks to prepare for the season.
The next four home games for our middle school Sharks are the 5th, 10th, 13th, and 21st of December.
The school’s annual Pep Rally will be orchestrated by the cheerleaders on Monday, December 5th, during the sixth period of the school day. That afternoon all four of the CKS teams will take on the Trenton Tigers in Cedar Key, beginning with the middle school girls at 3:30 p.m., the middle school boys at 4:30 p.m. Varsity girls at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity boys at 7 p.m.
Terra Dunn and Amanda Robinson; Shark Correspondents
The Middle School Girls and Boys Basketball Teams opened their seasons this past Monday with road games in Trenton. Both basketball teams (which are coached by Joe Bishop) and the cheerleaders (coached by Malinda Roland) have been practicing for weeks to prepare for the season.
The next four home games for our middle school Sharks are the 5th, 10th, 13th, and 21st of December.
The school’s annual Pep Rally will be orchestrated by the cheerleaders on Monday, December 5th, during the sixth period of the school day. That afternoon all four of the CKS teams will take on the Trenton Tigers in Cedar Key, beginning with the middle school girls at 3:30 p.m., the middle school boys at 4:30 p.m. Varsity girls at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity boys at 7 p.m.
Jr. Beta Inauguration
Terra Dunn and Amanda Robinson; Shark Correspondents
On Thursday, November 17th, the Cedar Key School Junior Beta held its annual Beta Inauguration for new members. During the event, Beta officers and new members read scripts and the Beta oath in front of their family members and friends before enjoying some refreshments.
In her comments to the group, Mrs. Kim Bishop, the Jr. Beta advisor, encouraged the new members. Jr. Beta President, Natalie Stewart, said the ceremony was, “An incredibly uplifting and exciting event!”
Students must attain a GPA (grade point average) of 3.5 to be invited to join the honor society and then must maintain a 3.2 GPA to remain a member. Future endeavors for the club include a Jr. Beta Formal, Teacher Appreciation Week, and two service projects.
(Photo provided below)
Terra Dunn and Amanda Robinson; Shark Correspondents
On Thursday, November 17th, the Cedar Key School Junior Beta held its annual Beta Inauguration for new members. During the event, Beta officers and new members read scripts and the Beta oath in front of their family members and friends before enjoying some refreshments.
In her comments to the group, Mrs. Kim Bishop, the Jr. Beta advisor, encouraged the new members. Jr. Beta President, Natalie Stewart, said the ceremony was, “An incredibly uplifting and exciting event!”
Students must attain a GPA (grade point average) of 3.5 to be invited to join the honor society and then must maintain a 3.2 GPA to remain a member. Future endeavors for the club include a Jr. Beta Formal, Teacher Appreciation Week, and two service projects.
(Photo provided below)
Left to right: Kendall Bailey, Tori Fisher, Natalie Stewart, Rylee Smith, Connor Slemp, Bria Hinkle, Alexis Crum, Caden Mann, Lexi Epperson. (Photo by Kelli Quinn)
Cedar Key School Science Achievements
Heather Sikes: Shark Correspondent
The entirety of Cedar Key School and the community of Cedar Key will be proud to hear that the CKS State Science Tests (FSA, EOC) rank in the top 9% of all Title I schools. A Title I school is a school with a high number of children belonging to low income families. Florida has 1759 Title I schools and Cedar Key is ranked 158.
Why is it that CKS is ranked so high? An amazing Science Department that is why. Thanks to Tevin Mills (5th grade Science), Rachel Wetherington (6th and 7th grade Science) and Raymond Powers (8th-12th grade science) 63% of every science test taken at CKS is passed with at least adequate, but often times above average scores.
When asked how he felt about all of this news Mr. Powers said, “I am proud of our Cedar Key students and the teachers who work so hard to help them achieve. Our science scores have been rising steadily over the last few years and are usually the best in the county and above the state averages.”
The new principal of Cedar Key, Mr. Joshua Slemp, said he is also proud to work in such a great school with such bright students. “It shows a history of academic excellence at Cedar Key School,” Slemp said.
Heather Sikes: Shark Correspondent
The entirety of Cedar Key School and the community of Cedar Key will be proud to hear that the CKS State Science Tests (FSA, EOC) rank in the top 9% of all Title I schools. A Title I school is a school with a high number of children belonging to low income families. Florida has 1759 Title I schools and Cedar Key is ranked 158.
Why is it that CKS is ranked so high? An amazing Science Department that is why. Thanks to Tevin Mills (5th grade Science), Rachel Wetherington (6th and 7th grade Science) and Raymond Powers (8th-12th grade science) 63% of every science test taken at CKS is passed with at least adequate, but often times above average scores.
When asked how he felt about all of this news Mr. Powers said, “I am proud of our Cedar Key students and the teachers who work so hard to help them achieve. Our science scores have been rising steadily over the last few years and are usually the best in the county and above the state averages.”
The new principal of Cedar Key, Mr. Joshua Slemp, said he is also proud to work in such a great school with such bright students. “It shows a history of academic excellence at Cedar Key School,” Slemp said.
Cedar Key Vs. Dixie Hi-Q Final match
Natalie Stewart;Shark correspondent
The match between Cedar Key and Dixie on Tuesday, November 15th was the last match of the season and it was a very tight game for the JV team. The Sharks got 120 points and the Dixie team got 160 points. Trey Stanfield, Grace Cowart, Michele DiBari, River Wirth, and Sam Parks collaborated well and and even though they didn’t win this match they had a great season. A player on the JV Hi-Q team River Wirth said that “It was fun and super tense.” Which for many of these players couldn’t be more true.
The Varsity Hi-Q team also had their final match of the season, Winning the match with 105 points compared to Dixie's 60 points. Lead by their Coach Raymond Powers, Heather Sikes, Alicia Neal, Whitney Neal, Tanner Wisdom, and Emilie Lavoie all did very well at this match. For many of the players this match was bittersweet because, this match was their last one for the school year. The Senior team captain on the Varsity Hi-Q team Heather Sikes Said that ”As my very last Hi-Q game it was great to go out with a bang. We had a great season. Our JV team is unstoppable, we beat Chiefland and Mr.Powers is the best. Good job Cedar Key, good job.”
The Hi-Q season was a fun and tense ride for the students. They Played every match with pride and finished with a great ending to a great season.
Natalie Stewart;Shark correspondent
The match between Cedar Key and Dixie on Tuesday, November 15th was the last match of the season and it was a very tight game for the JV team. The Sharks got 120 points and the Dixie team got 160 points. Trey Stanfield, Grace Cowart, Michele DiBari, River Wirth, and Sam Parks collaborated well and and even though they didn’t win this match they had a great season. A player on the JV Hi-Q team River Wirth said that “It was fun and super tense.” Which for many of these players couldn’t be more true.
The Varsity Hi-Q team also had their final match of the season, Winning the match with 105 points compared to Dixie's 60 points. Lead by their Coach Raymond Powers, Heather Sikes, Alicia Neal, Whitney Neal, Tanner Wisdom, and Emilie Lavoie all did very well at this match. For many of the players this match was bittersweet because, this match was their last one for the school year. The Senior team captain on the Varsity Hi-Q team Heather Sikes Said that ”As my very last Hi-Q game it was great to go out with a bang. We had a great season. Our JV team is unstoppable, we beat Chiefland and Mr.Powers is the best. Good job Cedar Key, good job.”
The Hi-Q season was a fun and tense ride for the students. They Played every match with pride and finished with a great ending to a great season.
Germany, and Switzerland, and Italy, Oh My!
Amanda Robinson & Terra Dunn; Shark Correspondents
This year, the Educational Tours program has presented the perfect opportunity to allow students from Cedar Key School to travel countries in the European continent for ten days. Of course, with this opportunity comes requirements. Students selected to participate had to have a high GPA and be nominated by Beta. As described on the EF Tour’s website, “Students take a multi-city lap around the Alps for a comprehensive understanding of the region's people and traditions.”
Participating students and chaperones have been holding meetings to further understand and prepare for the life-changing trip. Mrs. Kim Bishop, the sponsor for Cedar Key, has diligently been working and getting things lined up for the trip in June. Fundraisers are being held, including at the fall seafood and spring arts festival.
The largest fundraiser is being conducted fees must be paid in February. This fundraiser is the CKS Legacy Squares. The Legacy Squares are plastic diamonds constructed to fit the chain link fence in the front of the school. Different sizes are available and they can be customized. Eventually, the squares will be formatted to create a wave dimension to compliment the memorial shark statue for D.J. Emanuel.
For more information on the trip, or about sponsoring a student, contact Kim Bishop at kimberly.bishop@levyk12.org
Amanda Robinson & Terra Dunn; Shark Correspondents
This year, the Educational Tours program has presented the perfect opportunity to allow students from Cedar Key School to travel countries in the European continent for ten days. Of course, with this opportunity comes requirements. Students selected to participate had to have a high GPA and be nominated by Beta. As described on the EF Tour’s website, “Students take a multi-city lap around the Alps for a comprehensive understanding of the region's people and traditions.”
Participating students and chaperones have been holding meetings to further understand and prepare for the life-changing trip. Mrs. Kim Bishop, the sponsor for Cedar Key, has diligently been working and getting things lined up for the trip in June. Fundraisers are being held, including at the fall seafood and spring arts festival.
The largest fundraiser is being conducted fees must be paid in February. This fundraiser is the CKS Legacy Squares. The Legacy Squares are plastic diamonds constructed to fit the chain link fence in the front of the school. Different sizes are available and they can be customized. Eventually, the squares will be formatted to create a wave dimension to compliment the memorial shark statue for D.J. Emanuel.
For more information on the trip, or about sponsoring a student, contact Kim Bishop at kimberly.bishop@levyk12.org
FRIDAY 11/11/16 IS VETERANS DAY - NO SCHOOL IN LEVY COUNTY
Fall Festival Recap
Amanda Robinson & Terra Dunn; Shark Correspondents
Last Friday's CKS Fall Festival was one for the books. Cedar Key School indulged in past festivities, while adding some new favorites. The addition of the Travel Club’s Legacy Squares, and Mrs. Jessica Sloan’s French Fries brought more excitement to the festival.
Freshman Michele Di Bari said, “The Fall Festival is great for the community. It brings everyone together, including if you're new to Cedar Key. It just gets better and better every year!”
Thank you to everyone who came out and made it one to remember!
Amanda Robinson & Terra Dunn; Shark Correspondents
Last Friday's CKS Fall Festival was one for the books. Cedar Key School indulged in past festivities, while adding some new favorites. The addition of the Travel Club’s Legacy Squares, and Mrs. Jessica Sloan’s French Fries brought more excitement to the festival.
Freshman Michele Di Bari said, “The Fall Festival is great for the community. It brings everyone together, including if you're new to Cedar Key. It just gets better and better every year!”
Thank you to everyone who came out and made it one to remember!
“Lubee Bat Conservancy Field Trip”
By Annie McCain; Shark Correspondent
The fourth grade class at CKS recently took a field trip to the Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville. While there, the students learned a lot about bats.
For instance, Dana Hinkle learned that the smallest bat at the conservancy can fit on the human thumbnail, and the biggest one has a wingspan of up to 6 feet.
Mrs. Jessica Sloan learned that bats can eat a whopping 1,000 mosquitoes per minute. “I need a bat house!” she exclaimed.
Kaylynn Funk learned that “Two boy bats will fight.” In addition, she learned that their bones are not hollow like birds.
Raechel Brinkman learned that mother bats hold their babies under their wings for the first four months after they are born”
Basketball Season is Coming
Pete Stefani; Shark Correspondent
Girls basketball starts soon! Their first game was in Bronson on Tuesday. Several players are new to our varsity girls’ team such as McKenzie Ramont, Rylee Smith, Desiree Barshay, Cassie Lozier and Niya Jones. Overall this year Cedar Key High School has seven returning players and four new players. We hope to see you at our games and go Sharks!
Pete Stefani; Shark Correspondent
Girls basketball starts soon! Their first game was in Bronson on Tuesday. Several players are new to our varsity girls’ team such as McKenzie Ramont, Rylee Smith, Desiree Barshay, Cassie Lozier and Niya Jones. Overall this year Cedar Key High School has seven returning players and four new players. We hope to see you at our games and go Sharks!
Today, November 8th 2016, Cedar Key School students, grades Kindergarten-12, participated in a faux election just to see who the youth would choose to be their next president. With Levy County being a predominantly Republican county, the results are not surprising.
Pumpkin Patch
Kevin Mansingh & Terra Dunn; Shark Correspondents
The United Methodist Church was at it again with its annual Pumpkin Patch, sponsored by the United Methodist Women. This is the 10th year that students have enjoyed a field trip to the Pumpkin Patch.
As in past year’s, one grade at a time made the walk from Cedar Key School to the church for a morning of fun. UMC Pastor Susie Horner said every student receives a free pumpkin and all donations go into the following year’s Pumpkin Patch. The event starts with fun pumpkin filled arts and crafts then proceeds to go into Pumpkin themed goodies like the Pumpkin teeth which one student thought looked oddly similar to candy corn.
Kevin Mansingh & Terra Dunn; Shark Correspondents
The United Methodist Church was at it again with its annual Pumpkin Patch, sponsored by the United Methodist Women. This is the 10th year that students have enjoyed a field trip to the Pumpkin Patch.
As in past year’s, one grade at a time made the walk from Cedar Key School to the church for a morning of fun. UMC Pastor Susie Horner said every student receives a free pumpkin and all donations go into the following year’s Pumpkin Patch. The event starts with fun pumpkin filled arts and crafts then proceeds to go into Pumpkin themed goodies like the Pumpkin teeth which one student thought looked oddly similar to candy corn.
Cedar Key School’s JV Hi-Q Team is on a roll at the start of this season
Heather Sikes; Shark Correspondent
CKS Junior Varsity Hi-Q team won the most recent match between Cedar Key and Trenton by nearly 100 points.
Trey Stanfield, Michele DiBari, Grace Cowart, and River Wirth used some serious brain power and blew the Trenton Tigers out of the water on this one. With a final score of 135 to 37, it’s safe to say the Sharks won by a landslide. The entire team worked together as everyone did contribute to answering the questions and collaborating to figure out the bonus questions. It was incredibly impressive win for the new CKS Junior Varsity teams first game. Go Sharks!
Heather Sikes; Shark Correspondent
CKS Junior Varsity Hi-Q team won the most recent match between Cedar Key and Trenton by nearly 100 points.
Trey Stanfield, Michele DiBari, Grace Cowart, and River Wirth used some serious brain power and blew the Trenton Tigers out of the water on this one. With a final score of 135 to 37, it’s safe to say the Sharks won by a landslide. The entire team worked together as everyone did contribute to answering the questions and collaborating to figure out the bonus questions. It was incredibly impressive win for the new CKS Junior Varsity teams first game. Go Sharks!
Fall Festival Preview
Natalie Stewart; Shark Correspondent
Natalie Stewart; Shark Correspondent
Every year, there is an annual fall festival put on by the staff and students at Cedar Key School. The Festival is planned out and primarily run by the PTO. (Parent Teacher Organization) The purpose of this event is to raise money for the school and clubs to put towards educational resources. Even though this festival is not as large as the Seafood or Arts Festivals downtown. it is a fun-raiser and a fundraiser.
Each club, organization, and class opens a booth to represent them. Some of the activities at the festival include, fingerprints, pictures, buttons, touch tank, a basket raffle, turkey tickets and some Cedar Key school spirit t-shirts sold by PTO. The games at the festival this year are the cakewalk, softball toss, king kong toss, the duck pond, water balloon toss, a ring toss, a bounce house, basketball shoot, and the dart throw. Which are all purchased with tickets.
This year’s Fall Festival is taking place on Friday,November 4th. It will begin at 5:00 p.m and goes until 8:00 p.m. It is going to be held out in the field in front of the gym. In the recent years the Fall Festival has been very productive for the school with the help of volunteers. Some organizations that have volunteered in previous years are the Garden Club, the lions Club, The police and fire departments, and the Methodist Church. If you would like to help out this year contact the school at 543-5223 for details.
They will provide multiple food options for you and your entire family to enjoy. The food provided will be the sweet shop run by the middle school, hot dogs and chili, chowder, french fries, hamburgers and chips, and a fish dinner, with water and soda for refreshments. The food at the festival can be bought with tickets or money.
Once the fall festival ends at 8 p.m., middle and high school students can attend a dance being held in the auditorium until 10 p.m. at a cost of $5 per person.
Come enjoy the CKS 2016 Fall Festival!
Each club, organization, and class opens a booth to represent them. Some of the activities at the festival include, fingerprints, pictures, buttons, touch tank, a basket raffle, turkey tickets and some Cedar Key school spirit t-shirts sold by PTO. The games at the festival this year are the cakewalk, softball toss, king kong toss, the duck pond, water balloon toss, a ring toss, a bounce house, basketball shoot, and the dart throw. Which are all purchased with tickets.
This year’s Fall Festival is taking place on Friday,November 4th. It will begin at 5:00 p.m and goes until 8:00 p.m. It is going to be held out in the field in front of the gym. In the recent years the Fall Festival has been very productive for the school with the help of volunteers. Some organizations that have volunteered in previous years are the Garden Club, the lions Club, The police and fire departments, and the Methodist Church. If you would like to help out this year contact the school at 543-5223 for details.
They will provide multiple food options for you and your entire family to enjoy. The food provided will be the sweet shop run by the middle school, hot dogs and chili, chowder, french fries, hamburgers and chips, and a fish dinner, with water and soda for refreshments. The food at the festival can be bought with tickets or money.
Once the fall festival ends at 8 p.m., middle and high school students can attend a dance being held in the auditorium until 10 p.m. at a cost of $5 per person.
Come enjoy the CKS 2016 Fall Festival!
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
By:John Pelham;Shark Correspondent
Cedar Key School’s Student Government Association will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Thursday evening.
The dinner will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the CKS auditorium. It will include spaghetti, garlic bread, beverages, and dessert for $5 per person.
Proceeds from the dinner will go to school projects including, hosting Red Ribbon Week, Pennies for Patients, homecoming festivities, and travel expenses for students attending the SGA state convention.
By:John Pelham;Shark Correspondent
Cedar Key School’s Student Government Association will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Thursday evening.
The dinner will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the CKS auditorium. It will include spaghetti, garlic bread, beverages, and dessert for $5 per person.
Proceeds from the dinner will go to school projects including, hosting Red Ribbon Week, Pennies for Patients, homecoming festivities, and travel expenses for students attending the SGA state convention.
“Purple Pinkie Project”
Kevin Mansingh; Shark Correspondent
Get your pinkies ready to be purple! On Friday, the Purple Pinkie Project is coming to Cedar Key School to help immunize children around the world from polio. Polio has been eliminated from America, but why stop here?
The Williston Rotary Club is supporting the Purple Pinkie Project by going to all the schools in Levy County to collect money to support the cause. The approximate cost to immunize a child against polio is $1, so the Rotary encourages $1 donations. Each student who donates $1 will have their pinkie dyed purple for the day as a symbol of the life they had just saved.
Although in America we dye the children's pinkies as a symbol of the life they saved, in other countries children's pinkies are dyed purple when they are vaccinated to avoid an accidental double dosage.
Kevin Mansingh; Shark Correspondent
Get your pinkies ready to be purple! On Friday, the Purple Pinkie Project is coming to Cedar Key School to help immunize children around the world from polio. Polio has been eliminated from America, but why stop here?
The Williston Rotary Club is supporting the Purple Pinkie Project by going to all the schools in Levy County to collect money to support the cause. The approximate cost to immunize a child against polio is $1, so the Rotary encourages $1 donations. Each student who donates $1 will have their pinkie dyed purple for the day as a symbol of the life they had just saved.
Although in America we dye the children's pinkies as a symbol of the life they saved, in other countries children's pinkies are dyed purple when they are vaccinated to avoid an accidental double dosage.
Fall Festival is Both Fun-raiser and Fundraiser
The Cedar Key School Annual Fall Festival is an opportunity for students to spend an evening on campus having fun and raising funds. It’s also a time that volunteers who are not available during the school day can help out the school.
This year’s festival will be held Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. outside the gym. Students will only need a little cash to have a lot of fun participating in the games and enjoying classic festival food like hot dogs and sweets.
Anyone interested in volunteering can contact the PTO, which organizes the event, by calling the school at 543-5223
The Cedar Key School Annual Fall Festival is an opportunity for students to spend an evening on campus having fun and raising funds. It’s also a time that volunteers who are not available during the school day can help out the school.
This year’s festival will be held Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. outside the gym. Students will only need a little cash to have a lot of fun participating in the games and enjoying classic festival food like hot dogs and sweets.
Anyone interested in volunteering can contact the PTO, which organizes the event, by calling the school at 543-5223
Red Ribbon Week Is Here
By:Kevin Mansingh & Pete Stefani; Shark Correspondent
Red Ribbon week is underway making a big impact at Cedar Key School.
This year the school is having a crazy week doing all kinds of things to encourage drug-free behavior with YOLO - You Only Live Once - as the theme. On Monday students wore their red ribbon on gear form their favorite sports team. On Tuesday, students paid $1 to wear a hat, while Wednesday was twin day, a day to dress-up to look identical to your friend, Thursday is the red out day, with everyone wearing as much red as possible. On Friday, during school spirit day, everyone will wear Shark purple and gold.
Students have been getting small prizes for each day that they dressed according to the theme, And, students are being entered into a drawing for a grand prize to be given away on Friday.
#YOLO Be Drug Free.
By:Kevin Mansingh & Pete Stefani; Shark Correspondent
Red Ribbon week is underway making a big impact at Cedar Key School.
This year the school is having a crazy week doing all kinds of things to encourage drug-free behavior with YOLO - You Only Live Once - as the theme. On Monday students wore their red ribbon on gear form their favorite sports team. On Tuesday, students paid $1 to wear a hat, while Wednesday was twin day, a day to dress-up to look identical to your friend, Thursday is the red out day, with everyone wearing as much red as possible. On Friday, during school spirit day, everyone will wear Shark purple and gold.
Students have been getting small prizes for each day that they dressed according to the theme, And, students are being entered into a drawing for a grand prize to be given away on Friday.
#YOLO Be Drug Free.
1st 9 Weeks CKS Honor Roll
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“A” Alexis Crum Kendall Bailey Bria Hinkle “A/B” Garrett Campbell Audrey Collins Baylie Doty Tori Fisher Tamela Greenhaw Megan McCain Haiden Simpson 7th- “A/B” Mikey Beckham Kaitlyn Bentley Makalynn Bowling Alexis Lipscomb Tatyana Miranda Connor Slemp 8th- “A” Natalie Stewart “A/B” Rylee Smith Skylar Wirth |
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“A” Michele Di Bari Amanda Robinson Michael Smith “A/B” Grace Cowart Kelli Quinn Alexa Stottlemyre John Boyle Gibbs Yearty Macy Ryan 10th- “A” Holly Bishop Terra Dunn “A/B” Kayla Beckham 11th- “A” MacKenzie Kirkbride Emilie Lavoie-Ingram “A/B” Austin Minehart Trevor Ryan Tanner Wisdom Grayson Yearty 12th- “A” Ashlyn Allen Savannah Howard Abby O’Steen “A/B” Jesse Crawford Heather Sikes |
Announcement
Senior Beta Recycling Project
The Cedar Key Senior Chapter of the Beta Club would like to announce a recycling project. The club will be taking technology items in for recycling. the collected items will be taken to a certified technology recycler in Lecanto, Fl. This event will be held at Cedar Key School, which is located at: 951 Whiddon Ave. Cedar Key, Fl. 32625. The Beta Club will be set-up in front of the campus to collect the electronic items on Saturday 11-5-16, from 9:00am until 12:00pm. The following items are acceptable to bring in:
Senior Beta Recycling Project
The Cedar Key Senior Chapter of the Beta Club would like to announce a recycling project. The club will be taking technology items in for recycling. the collected items will be taken to a certified technology recycler in Lecanto, Fl. This event will be held at Cedar Key School, which is located at: 951 Whiddon Ave. Cedar Key, Fl. 32625. The Beta Club will be set-up in front of the campus to collect the electronic items on Saturday 11-5-16, from 9:00am until 12:00pm. The following items are acceptable to bring in:
Cedar Key’s SWAT club participates in Coastal Clean up
By John Pelham; Shark Correspondent
SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) did a great job during the Coastal Clean Up in mid September. The group focused a couple of streets, picking up 1,153 cigarette butts.
SWAT split up into three groups to cover First, Second and Dock Streets and wound up collecting 154 butts on First St., 556 on Second St., and 443 on Dock St. Even though Hurricane Hermine washed away many small bits of litter, this was a large number of butts to collect just two weeks after the storm.
Cedar Key has a new SWAT advisor this year, Mrs. Nancy Pelham, who said she feels that it is very rewarding to be SWAT advisor and to see so many kids fighting such a big enemy.
SWAT members elected officers during their organization meeting this past week: President Laycee Hallman, Vice President Jasmin Jackson, Secretary Jayden Beckham, Historians Alexis Lipscomb and Skylar Wirth.
By John Pelham; Shark Correspondent
SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) did a great job during the Coastal Clean Up in mid September. The group focused a couple of streets, picking up 1,153 cigarette butts.
SWAT split up into three groups to cover First, Second and Dock Streets and wound up collecting 154 butts on First St., 556 on Second St., and 443 on Dock St. Even though Hurricane Hermine washed away many small bits of litter, this was a large number of butts to collect just two weeks after the storm.
Cedar Key has a new SWAT advisor this year, Mrs. Nancy Pelham, who said she feels that it is very rewarding to be SWAT advisor and to see so many kids fighting such a big enemy.
SWAT members elected officers during their organization meeting this past week: President Laycee Hallman, Vice President Jasmin Jackson, Secretary Jayden Beckham, Historians Alexis Lipscomb and Skylar Wirth.
Zumbathon Recap
By:Natalie Stewart and Skylar Wirth;Shark Correspondents
A recent Zumbathon had lots of donations come in to support Cedar Key citizens recover from the destruction caused by hurricane Hermine.
A group of more than 20 women spent a recent Saturday morning participating in the 90 minute Zumbathon that raised approximately $525.Organizer Angie Phillips said the proceeds were sent directly to the City of Cedar Key for its hurricane relief efforts.
Zumba is a Latin-inspired, cardio dance style that emphasizes fun. The fundraiser was held inside the Bronson Middle High School cafetorium and last 90 minutes. Every participant received a lip balm and a towel as a thank you for helping Cedar Key.
By:Natalie Stewart and Skylar Wirth;Shark Correspondents
A recent Zumbathon had lots of donations come in to support Cedar Key citizens recover from the destruction caused by hurricane Hermine.
A group of more than 20 women spent a recent Saturday morning participating in the 90 minute Zumbathon that raised approximately $525.Organizer Angie Phillips said the proceeds were sent directly to the City of Cedar Key for its hurricane relief efforts.
Zumba is a Latin-inspired, cardio dance style that emphasizes fun. The fundraiser was held inside the Bronson Middle High School cafetorium and last 90 minutes. Every participant received a lip balm and a towel as a thank you for helping Cedar Key.
A few good brews, and moon pies, too
By: Heather Sikes and Jesse Crawford
By: Heather Sikes and Jesse Crawford
With the revamping of Cedar Key there has been the appearance of two new establishments right on the corner of 2nd street across from Tony’s Seafood. They are the 1842 Daily Grind Coffee Shop and the Cedar Key Country Store.
One of the town's favorite new establishments, 1842 Daily Grind came together nearly six months ago with the hope of, “Not just being a business for profit but a gathering place for Cedar Key locals and visitors alike,” said Terry Williams.
Williams and his partner, Martin Kemp, decided to make a move after they both experienced deaths within their families. Looking for a quiet place to relocate for retirement, they started looking for places similar to their hometown of Live Oak. After arriving in Cedar Key, Kemp found himself in search of a latte; in Cedar Key this is no small feat. After discovering nothing but coffee pots, Williams and Kemp decided to bring a few good brews to Cedar Key.
Starting in April of 2016, the construction of what is now called 1842 Daily Grind began. Having to obtain a permit along with buying appliances took them approximately five months, with no help from Hurricane Hermine of course. Now the Cafe is back up and running with a substantial clientele, great atmosphere, and vintage records playing all day. They have even included a “loyalty card” which allows the Cedar Key locals 10% off their purchases at 1842.
Go in, sit down, and have a cup of joe, or a latte of course.
Next, take a few steps next door to the Cedar Key Country Store.
Like country stores of generations past, this is the place to go when you need a little gift, a little bit of nostalgia, or a little something handmade. The country store is stocked with Florida classics like Moon Pies and RC Colas, nautically-themed items that make perfect souvenirs for visitors or home accent pieces for residents, and unique gift items like the gemstone styled soaps.
Outside of popular knowledge, the Cedar Key Country Store is not a new establishment. In fact, in the 1980’s the Country Store was owned by Esta Johnston and took up the entirety of the building instead of just half. A little over 20 years later the Country Store is back on 2nd street a bit smaller but just as charming.
Between owner Caryn Stephenson and Manager Mechelle Roach the store came along pretty quickly even with the delay that happened to be Hurricane Hermine. It took the women just two months to finalize everything. They were supposed to open on the day of the storm but that obviously took a different turn. Despite all of the mud and muck and damage, it took only two days to get everything cleaned up and ready to open.
Roach said she wanted to manage the Country Store because, “I think God just really wanted us to be here.”
Roach had been visiting Cedar Key since she was 15 years old and has wanted to move here for the last 20 years. She previously owned a Day Spa and her husband owned a lawn service company and when they made the decision to move they both sold their companies and their house and relocated. Roach often refers to Cedar Key as “Mayberry on the Gulf,” in reference to The Andy Griffith Show, as nothing ever went wrong in Mayberry.
All in all, the addition of these two stores add a newfound charm to historic 2nd Street that is hopefully, here to stay.
One of the town's favorite new establishments, 1842 Daily Grind came together nearly six months ago with the hope of, “Not just being a business for profit but a gathering place for Cedar Key locals and visitors alike,” said Terry Williams.
Williams and his partner, Martin Kemp, decided to make a move after they both experienced deaths within their families. Looking for a quiet place to relocate for retirement, they started looking for places similar to their hometown of Live Oak. After arriving in Cedar Key, Kemp found himself in search of a latte; in Cedar Key this is no small feat. After discovering nothing but coffee pots, Williams and Kemp decided to bring a few good brews to Cedar Key.
Starting in April of 2016, the construction of what is now called 1842 Daily Grind began. Having to obtain a permit along with buying appliances took them approximately five months, with no help from Hurricane Hermine of course. Now the Cafe is back up and running with a substantial clientele, great atmosphere, and vintage records playing all day. They have even included a “loyalty card” which allows the Cedar Key locals 10% off their purchases at 1842.
Go in, sit down, and have a cup of joe, or a latte of course.
Next, take a few steps next door to the Cedar Key Country Store.
Like country stores of generations past, this is the place to go when you need a little gift, a little bit of nostalgia, or a little something handmade. The country store is stocked with Florida classics like Moon Pies and RC Colas, nautically-themed items that make perfect souvenirs for visitors or home accent pieces for residents, and unique gift items like the gemstone styled soaps.
Outside of popular knowledge, the Cedar Key Country Store is not a new establishment. In fact, in the 1980’s the Country Store was owned by Esta Johnston and took up the entirety of the building instead of just half. A little over 20 years later the Country Store is back on 2nd street a bit smaller but just as charming.
Between owner Caryn Stephenson and Manager Mechelle Roach the store came along pretty quickly even with the delay that happened to be Hurricane Hermine. It took the women just two months to finalize everything. They were supposed to open on the day of the storm but that obviously took a different turn. Despite all of the mud and muck and damage, it took only two days to get everything cleaned up and ready to open.
Roach said she wanted to manage the Country Store because, “I think God just really wanted us to be here.”
Roach had been visiting Cedar Key since she was 15 years old and has wanted to move here for the last 20 years. She previously owned a Day Spa and her husband owned a lawn service company and when they made the decision to move they both sold their companies and their house and relocated. Roach often refers to Cedar Key as “Mayberry on the Gulf,” in reference to The Andy Griffith Show, as nothing ever went wrong in Mayberry.
All in all, the addition of these two stores add a newfound charm to historic 2nd Street that is hopefully, here to stay.