We the people and civic duty in Mount Dora
A local columnist urges stronger citizen participation and lawful oversight of city government. He cites the preamble to the U S Constitution, recalls Lincoln and rights to peaceable assembly, and praises Richard Jackson for challenging an ordinance. The piece laments apathy and salutes a successful council debate that amended a controversial ordinance.
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United States
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln
Chamber
Richard Jackson
Jackson
Three Rivers
Lake Ola
Richard
Albert R. Crone
Reader letter on Mount Dora Arts and Crafts Festival judging
Evelyn La Pierre argues the Mount Dora festival favored modernists and impressionists, urging a five to seven member judging panel and a dual classification system to recognize both traditional and modern schools. She proposes viewer ballot input and equal awards to ensure talent in all styles is acknowledged.
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Mount Dora
Evelyn LA Pierre
Mount Dora Art Festival receives widespread thanks
Mount Dora Art Festival organizers thank the Orlando Sentinel and city officials for publicity and support. They also praise police, service clubs, merchants, residents, and donors who contributed to the event’s success, noting long term benefits for the town.
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Orlando Sentinel
Golden Triangle
Mount Dora
Smathers
Mount Dora Art Festival Praised For First Show Success
Will Smathers led the festival committee with Gary Bray Dorothy Johnson Ermyne Pearson and Jean Vaughn. Mount Dora Police Department and Police Reserves managed traffic with members working up to 31 hours. The 5000 resident town takes pride in a successful inaugural art festival and looks to maintain energy and quality next year.
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Will Smathers
Gary Bray
Dorothy Johnson
Ermyne Pearson
Jean Vaughn
Mount Dora
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