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HR director Baker's office is cleaned out

By TIMES STAFF
Published March 20, 2007

BROOKSVILLE

On Monday, the lawyer for Brooksville human resources director Ron Baker met with Steve Baumgartner, the acting city manager, but there was no official word on Baker's future with the city. Down the hall, however, Baker's office was being cleaned out, and his books and pictures were being packed into moving boxes. Last week, an internal investigation found that Baker had been "incompetent and inefficient" in his duties. The report also accused him of harassing a City Hall secretary, who he said was having an affair with police Chief Ed Tincher. Baker was placed on unpaid leave and the table was set for his termination, unless he decided to appeal the decision. Resignation is another option. Baker could not be reached for comment on Monday.

The Arc needs horse, shredder

The Arc Nature Coast's POSSE Equestrian Program is in need of a work/pleasure horse for the program. The horse would be used for the therapeutic riding program, as well as for some light duty work at the Arc Enrichment Program. Anyone interested in donating a horse can call Theresa Smith at 544-2322, ext. 122. Also, the Arc is in need of a commercial paper shredder for a work program for developmentally disabled individuals employed to shred documents at the Arc's campus on Neff Lake Road, east of Brooksville. Anyone interested in making a donation can call Gabriella Sciarrillo at 544-2322, ext. 117. The Arc is a nonprofit organization that provides support and services for developmentally disabled Hernando County residents and their families. All donations are tax-deductible.

Elder advisory council to meet

The Hernando County Elder Affairs Advisory Council will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the fourth floor conference room, Room 460, in the Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St. Those with disabilities needing assistance to participate in this meeting should contact the County Commission office at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. For information, call Dianne Cox at 540-6453.

Correction

Bill Gemmill, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill, was recently recognized for 60 years of membership with the Kiwanis organization. He served in the military and retired from the Air Force in 1972 as a lieutenant colonel. His rank was listed incorrectly in Sunday's Hometown Hernando.

Public meeting

Hernando County Commission, 9 a.m., Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville. Televised on Hernando County Government Broadcasting, Bright House cable Channel 19.

Today's pick

"Spring Gardening with Natives" class: 10 a.m., Hernando Cooperative Extension Service's satellite office, Forest Oaks Government Center, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Free. 754-4433.

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