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Mount Dora Topic in Mount Dora, Florida

24 Feb 1977

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Mount Dora Topic

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Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

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Feb 24, 1977

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4

Mount Dora Highlights Fifty Years Ago in Feb 1927

Sanford Hanby signs with the New York Giants after a season with Mount Dora. Pickpocket incidents mar Eustis celebration as J. G. Ray Jr. earns forward spot on rural district basketball team. Rose exhibitor J E Wetz wins five prizes at Orlando exposition. Santando Springs opens for spring with music and fashion show. Grandview Heights real estate growth. Beaver Patrol girls Scouts trip to Blue Springs. Lt. Thomas Shipes earns Navy commendation for Okinawa action. Sugar ration changes announced by A D Simpson Jr. Engagement set for Anna Margaret Jeadene and John D. Pease. Market notes on bridge and local youth events finish with All-Conference selection for Ronnie Parker.

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Sanford Hanby Mount Dora New York Giants Hanby Wallace Pike Sarasota Hanley Giants Eustis Mount Dora High School J. G. Ray Jr Rural District Orlando Lake County J. G. Ray Sr Chamber of Commerce Ray Lincoln J. E. Wetz Lake Jem Central Florida Santando Springs Eddi Sinson Florida Rhythm King Orchestra Grandview Heights 6Th 7Th Avenues Sixth Avenue N. W. Dean H. P. Victor Beaver Patrol Blue Springs Jean Shipes Winifred Harding Geraldine Richardson Rita Daniels Iris Moon Ann Mathews Sheila Spilky Betsy Kramer Joann French Vivia Craig Shirley Schonenberger Thomas Shipes BR. G. Shipes Secretary of the Navy James Forrestall Shipes Naval Air Station Banana River Fla Nehenta Bay Okinawa A. D. Simpson Jr OPA Atlanta George Jeade Anna Margaret John Daniel Pease J. D. Pease First Methodist Stetson University Pease Columbia Military Academy Columbia, Tenn ETO Third Armored University of Florida Duplicate Bridge Club Roland Cooper Paul Johnson E. A. Nimnicht Melomen Melodears Villa Dora Baptist Charles Craft Jimmy Carlton Stephen Lane Sonny Hamilton Bonnie Arrowsmith Johnnie Coffield Judy Phillips Richard Frisby Timmy Cleary Lynn Earl Rector Sammy Wiley Bobby Gore Steve Duval Larry Carlton Joan Parrot Gene Grantham Ronnie Parker Mount Dora Hurricanes
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Mindset on Age and Longevity in Later Life

The piece argues people should forget their exact age and avoid age comparisons. It notes age awareness can dampen energy and that longevity varies not strictly with lifestyle, citing arteriosclerosis patients who look younger and a mix of wise and reckless adults who reach ninety.

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The One Unforgivable Sin of the Elderly

Josephus C. Luke offers eight guidelines for older adults to avoid becoming a bore. He urges avoidance of peevishness and scorn for youth, advises tolerance, modest self-talk, and not imposing on young company, then transitions to a future section titled Physical Health.

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Mount Dora High School transfer rumors erupt at public meeting

Officials and residents gathered as rumors swirled about Joe Ridaught and Joe Folsom amid a school board debate. James Knauss and Tom Windram urged caution, noting Ridaught’s alleged demotion did not advance. Recommendations to be issued by March 28.

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Rems Mount Dorans James Knauss Mount Dora High School Folsom Aidaught Marvin Styles Styles Ridaught Fred Sanwald Eustis High School
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Mount Dora Moratorium Ends After Occupancy Survey

Chairman Gordon Dake of Mount Dora City Council says the October 1972 high rise moratorium no longer exists. It lasted only while existing high rise apartments and condominiums were under 90 percent occupancy. A recent survey shows the current occupancy status.

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Gordon Dake Mount Dora City Dake P & Z Head Allan Jones Harvey Spears Tremain Street First Avenue Southern Oaks
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Mount Dora letters urge equity ordinances and police chief resignation

Readers respond to local governance and parking rules with two proposed ordinances aimed at curbing special privileges. Dean Van Landingham defends city council limits on funding and rental rates while ART BLUNDELL announces resignation and plans to open a private investigations agency. A responder praises improved driving and civility on Mount Dora roads.

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Dean van Landingham Mount Dora City Mount Dora Aieter Parone Art Blundell
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Tax exemption deadline notice for 1977 filings

Ed Havill of Lake County Property Praiser warns that exemption applications including homestead agriculture widow and disability must be filed by March 1. Request a receipt as proof of filing. Tangible personal property tax returns face penalties if not filed by April 1.

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Ed Havill Lake County Property Praiser Havill
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Mount Dora to Discuss Power, Rental, and Water Ordinances

Mount Dora City Council will meet to consider several ordinances including automatic pass on of wholesale power rate increases from Florida Power Corporation pending FPC approval. Other measures regulate city property rentals and private organization service funding, with final reading on Hibiscus Mobile Park water hookups.

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Mount Dora Florida Power Corporation Federal Power Commission Frank Clifton FPC Dean van Landingham Hibiscus Phyllis Dobay
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Scout Show Draws 500 Scouts to Gilbert Park

More than 500 Scouts from various units will participate in the Lake Boy and Girl Scout Show at Gilbert Park this Saturday. The opening ceremony at 10 30 a.m. features a Parade of Flags and awards will be given at 4 30 p.m. Local and visiting units will perform including Indian dances demonstrations. The Lake Sertoma Club sponsors the event and will issue a participation patch. A park pavilion food concession will sell for 1 75 with a barbecue dinner around 11 a.m. for dine in or take out. Hot dogs and cold drinks will be available for children.

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Ann Lake Gilbert Park Lake Sertoma Club
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Weather recap from Mount Dora reports Feb through Feb 20

The Mount Dora Fire Department weather station logged 01 inch of rain on Feb 20, bringing the year to a total of 6.39 inches of precipitation. Temperature highs and lows since Feb 16 are listed in the report.

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