Mount Dora Sailing Regatta Crowns Local Winners
The Mount Dora Regatta crowned local victors in the 15th annual two day event with awards for Pram Class David Wise, Chesapeake Bateaux second Tom Kimball, Sail Area third Bill Bland and King Regatta third Don Christopher. DeJean Melancon and Jimmy Kennedy shared top honors in their class. Roy Christopher claimed Sail Area over 150 class third. Crowds from Florida and beyond enjoyed fried chicken, barbec ue and sun as boats sailed various courses amid a festive weekend.
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Sai
Mount Dora
Commodore Joe Russo
David Wise
David
Tom Kimball
Jeff Cox
Bill Bland
Don Christopher
Patty Richardson
State Pours Cold Water On Mount Dora Sanford Four-Lane Plan
At a Mount Dora Open Forum, State Road Department member Willard Peeples rejected four-laning Highway 46 between Mount Dora and Sanford, saying it is not on the five year plan and unlikely in 10 years. He floated a two cent gas tax to fund upgrades and noted Lake County’s limited funds. County Commissioner Herman Dykes said the county cannot finance new roads.
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Mount Dora-Sanford
State Road Department
Willard Peeples
Central
Florida
Mount Dora
Sanford
Peeples
Jesse Willmott
Wildwood
Leesburg
Lake County
Herman Dykes
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Easter Egg Hunt Set by Chamber of Commerce
The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants will be held Saturday April 18 at Donnelly Park. Two hunts are planned with prizes inside about 100 eggs and business cards attached by the merchants.
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Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Merchants
Donnelly Park
Downtown Merchants Group
Pollution Forum Questions What Is Being Done Now
Public Open Forum in Mount Dora, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, debated SHEFIELD and the Lake Apopka Technical Committee efforts on SR 46 pollution and muck-farm nutrient sources. A water quality survey underway, with three season comparisons planned, aims to inform possible legal actions and a Lake County Pollution Board appointment.
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Mount Dora
Lake Apopka
Apopka
Tom Champion
Sheffield
Oklawaha
Roy Christopher
Champion
New
Lake County Pollution Board
Bill Reedy
Reedy
Neal. Huebsch
Eustis
Rome
Jesse Willmott
Christopher
Lackey
Mount Dora Lions Sell White Elephants Auction April 20
The Mount Dora Lions Club hosts an annual White Elephant Auction and Barbecue at Gilbert Park on Saturday April 20 to raise funds for eyesight conservation. Lee Strong chairs the event with key committees for tickets, barbecue, auction, and more as items go on the block at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Florida Foundation For the Blind.
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Mount Dora
Lee Strong
Roy Goodeman
Stewart Pike
John Cain
Clyde Mosteller
Steve Vaughn
Bud Huett
Jimmy Sheddan
Golden Triangle
Builders Supply
Moon’s Hardware
Rehbaum
Lion Club
Gilbert Park
Lion’s’ Club
Florida Foundation For the Blind
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Eudell Sutley
Ronald Aldrich
Roeseborough
Lawrence Monds
Doris Camp
George J. White Sr
George J. White, Jr
First National Bank
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