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The chief judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit, which includes Levy County, has stepped down from the post a year before her term is up and will remain a circuit judge.
Circuit Judge Robert E. Roundtree Jr., who hears civil, probate, extraordinary writs, family, domestic violence and mental health cases in Levy and Gilchrist counties, has been elected chief judge by his fellow circuit judges. His term runs from April 5 through June 30, 2013. He has been on the bench since 2002 and holds a law degree from Florida State University.

   Members of Chiefland Fire Rescue and the Chiefland City Commission stand Monday evening in front of the city’s newest addition to the fire department, a refurbished KME Renegade Pumper. CFR Chief James Harris, during the commission meeting, thanked all who helped put the “new, old” fire truck back in tip-top shape. Most of the work was done by CFR. It took them 53 days.
   A plaque was fixed to the side of the truck Monday night in honor of the citizens of Chiefland and for everyone who volunteered time on the truck.

   Cycle for Education is a fun way to help raise money to benefit students in the classroom for the Levy County Schools Foundation.
   The leisure ride follows the Greenway Trail. It begins at the Chiefland Shopping Center at 8 a.m. and continues past the Suwannee River through Fanning Springs, on to Cross City or as far as you want. The ride is up to 48 miles long, but riders can ride as little as they wish or go beyond the designated trail.

If you are having an issue with Social Security, Medicare, Veterans Benefits, immigration, the IRS or any federal agency, a member of Senator Rubio’s staff will be available to meet with you. Please plan to attend to meet your local staff and find out the services Senator Rubio’s Office offers his constituents. Tuesday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Haven Hospice of the Tri-Counties Care Center, 311 N.E. 9th St., Chiefland.