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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
4
Residents describe two recent fires and prowler incidents showing gaps in police and fire protection between Mount Dora and county services. The piece argues for readiness, noting no injuries but financial loss, and suggests forming a voluntary department or joining the city to ensure rapid response.
Jim Waldrone editor and publisher and Jacqueline Bowman advertising lead the news room and ad department in a small local paper setting.
The TOPIC lists Sandy Waldr on as business manager with a mailing address in Mount Dora Florida and offices at 132 West Fifth Avenue. It notes telephone, subscription rates and that the paper was entered as second class matter on April 7 1916 at the Mount Dora Post Office under the 1879 act.
Residents recount a Dec. 4 house fire outside Mount Dora that caused about 6000 dollars in damage per the Florida Forestry Service while Swiger notes more losses from ruined clothing and other items. Neighbors and hotel staff aided with extinguishers as a city fire truck halted at the limits, and annexation supporters say city arrival could have prevented greater damage.
Edwin L. Kregenow newly elected president said the Sylvan Shores Association is working on a fire protection solution but would not disclose details. He noted officers have been addressing the issue for some time and would continue after a northern trip. Other officers named include Mrs. Vincent Phipps vice president P. F. Anders secretary and George Arnold treasurer.
City officials say protection and insurance concerns keep fire engines inside Mount Dora. Insurance exclusions and the risk of lawsuits deter sending trucks outside the city, leaving taxpayers to bear costs for stations and firefighter salaries.
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