Digest

Former county worker files for commission

By Times Staff Writer
Published September 20, 2007

COUNTYWIDE

Former Hernando County utilities employee Pamela Gaines, 51, prefiled paperwork Wednesday seeking the District 5 County Commission seat. "I've always been interested in politics. I've seen how the county works from the inside out," said Gaines, a Democrat. Gaines said her job was eliminated earlier this year as the county reorganized to meet state-mandated budget cuts. She worked briefly in the building department, then left. She also has worked for the Brooksville Housing Authority. Others prefilingfor the District 5 seat are incumbent Chris Kingsley, a Democrat, and Republican James Adkins.

BROOKSVILLE

Learn how to write your own life story

The University of South Florida's Learning in Retirement will offer Life Story Writing I, an eight-week course, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 24 through Nov. 19, Southwest Florida Water Management District, 2379 Broad St., south of Brooksville. Students will learn how to put their life stories down on paper. Study group sessions will focus on childhood, family history, relationships, children, work (volunteer or paid), and personal sorrows and victories. The class is for beginners. Cost is $50 for Hernando County residents. Class size is limited. To register, call USF's toll-free number at 1-866-541-7124. For information, call Barbara at 597-1830.

Today's meetings

Hernando County Development Services Code Compliance Review, 9 a.m., Hernando County Engineering Department, 1525 E Jefferson St., Brooksville.

Hernando County Engineering Department, public meeting on widening Barclay Avenue, 5 to 7 p.m., Powell Middle School, 4100 Barclay Ave., Spring Hill.

Hernando County Fine Arts Council, Taste of Jazz Committee, 5:30 p.m., Covell Electric, 600 S Main St., Brooksville.

City of Brooksville Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees, 5:45 p.m., council chambers, Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave.

Today's picks

Opportunity 2007 Hernando County Job Fair: 2 to 8 p.m., Heffernan Hall, St. Anthony Catholic Church, 20428 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Denise, 544-5206.

Girl Scouts' Spring Mermaids Service Unit registration rally, 6:30 p.m., West Hernando/Staffordene T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., Spring Hill. Membership $10; financial aid available.

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