Nell Burger Faces Extinction as Peppermint Stick Closes
Mount Dora’s Charlie Bradford’s stand nears closing after 27 years, owner Dave Curtis plans to close the Peppermint Stick Restaurant this Saturday, threatening the Nell Burger recipe. The dish traced to Nell Corral in 1947 and named by attorney John McCormick, once a Mount Dora staple may disappear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Charlie Bradford
Charlie's
Lamp Post
Dave Curtis
Dave
Oscar Stephens
Stephens Cleaners
Charlie
Nell Corral
John McCormick
Mount Dora appoints Robert Locke as police chief
Robert A. Locke, 33, former Lake County sheriff's deputy, was chosen over 44 candidates to lead Mount Dora police. He will start May 1, earning 13 500 dollars annually, with duties focusing on community involvement and department evaluation. His background includes 8 years in law enforcement, aviation service, and recent studies toward a master’s degree in criminal justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A
Bob) Locke
Lake County
Mount Dora
Locke
Stephen J. Simon
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Rollins College
Lake Sumter Community College
Florida Technical University
Leesburg
Kathy
Christian Home
Bible School
AAU
Lockes
Treasure Island
Richard Martin
Ray
Martin
East Town
Weather figures from Mount Dora fire station period
The Mount Dora Fire Department weather station recorded high and low temperatures since April 20 with 0.44 inches of precipitation for the period. Yearly rainfall totals reached 9.29 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Fire Department
White House aide to speak at Lake County Democratic Banquet
Jim Free a White House special assistant for Congressional Liaison will headline the Friday April 29 banquet in Leesburg. The event at the Leesburg Community Center includes a 6 30 social hour and 7 p m program with Alfredo Duran of Florida Democratic leadership as a VIP co honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C
Jim) Free
Milton Weston
Lake County
Democratic Executive Committee
Jim Free
White House
Interior, Agriculture and Transportation Departments
Energy
Free
People’s Republic of China
Peking
Shanghai
Great Wall
Tennessee House of Representatives
Carter-Mondale
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Leesburg
V.I.P
Democratic Party
Florida
Alfredo Duran
Miami
Duran
Fidel Castro
Bay of Pigs
U.S
Washington
Cross Burning Reported Near Mount Dora School
A cross burning in Mount Dora last Friday night prompted Mount Dora Police to respond at about 8:45 p m on April 22 near Lincoln Avenue next to Mount Dora Middle School. The Mount Dora Fire Department extinguished the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
Florida
Lincoln Avenue
Mount Dora mayor helps raise swim dollars in Swimathon
Mount Dora Mayor Jeff Ray III swam 146 laps in the annual Mount Dora AAU Swim Club Swimathon at the city pool. He tied for third with Virgil Cooper among adult celebrities as Charlie Kennedy led with 200 laps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Ray III
Mount Dora
City to Consider FTC License and Pole Rent Agreement
Mount Dora City Council scheduled for 8 p.m. next Tuesday May 3 to discuss a new FTC operating license and a pole rental deal. The 30-year free-rights agreement has 20 years left and could be renegotiated as the PSC allows 1 percent operating costs as a franchise fee. If approved FTC would pay 1 percent of base gross revenues for local service, with city projected net around 400 dollars monthly from estimated FTC city revenues of 40 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Telephone Corporation
Mount Dora
FTC
Frank Clifton
Clifton
Roy Christopher
Lake County Registration Opens for Kindergarten and First Grade
Lake County public schools list May registration for Roseborough and Triangle Elementary Schools in Mount Dora for kindergarten and first grade entry in fall 1977. Roseborough hosts May 3 registrations nine to three with health nurses present. Triangle registers May 5 nine to noon. Eligible children include those turning six by Jan 1, 1978 for first grade and five by Jan 1, 1978 for kindergarten. Early entry to first grade possible with statewide testing for six-year-olds born between Jan 1 and June 30. A $3 annual apple rental fee for about 1300 poles is proposed, not billed to customers. Several ordinances to be considered by council and corral reports on department chairmen. Coral snake found in Mount Dora yard. neighbors cautioned to exercise caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Roseborough
Triangle
Mount Dora
Clayton St
Lake County Health Department
Triangle Elementary
Eudora Road
Clifton
Jordan Woodhull
Crestview Drive
Rotarians Seek Ramp Access to Community Building
Mount Dora Rotary Club plans a ramp to the downstairs meeting room of the Community Building. The project would require front alterations on Baker Street and cost about 10 000 to 12 000 dollars, to be paid entirely by the club. City residents fear defacement while Lakes and Hills Garden Club worries about landscaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora City
Rotary Club
Gary Bray
Baker Street
Bray
Rotary
Brandon Wald
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Garden Club
John Cain
Cain
City Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Floridora
By A.M
Antique Automobile Club of America
Frisby’s
Gulf Service
Lakeside Inn
Robert A. Locke
Bob Anderson
Swimathon
Ron Aicher
Aicher
Mount Dora Club
Swimmers Hall of Fame
Florida Public Service Commission
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!