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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1975
Page
3
Jackie Callero chairs Mount Dora’s fourth annual July 4 celebration. A longtime editor and reporter, she has lived in Mount Dora since 1961 with a two year stint in Naples. She reflects on broad participation and satisfaction turning ideas into reality.
About two dozen units take part in the People’s Parade on Friday July 4 in Mount Dora. Grand marshal James Simpson 97 rides in an antique car. Entries include Spirit of ’76, Paul Revere, Betsy Ross, Mount Dora High School Drum and Bugle Corps and more. Awards total 25 bonds and silver jubilees announced at Gilbert Park pavilion at 3 p.m.
The Paragator Skydiving Team from Mid-Florida Air Port between Mount Dora and Eustis will perform at Mount Dora's Independence Jubilee on July 4. They will jump from 5,500 feet with two dives guiding parachutes into Gilbert Park area and a final water landing in Lake Dora near the park. Team members include Grady Pait Jr. Ricky Wise Bill Wilken Jimmy Godwin Tom Plonka Ed Hook and Mike O Keefe.
Golden Triangle groups host Gilbert Park booths during Mount Dora Independence Day celebration. Food options include patcake breakfast by Mount Dora Jaycees 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. with advance tickets at 1.75 and 2.00 at the park. Lunchtime offers Rotary Club hamburgers hot dogs and soft drinks followed by a 2.50 barbecue chicken dinner from the Lions Club after 4 p.m. Various sponsors provide snacks and activities including popcorn ice tea watermelon and games from local clubs and organizations. Proceeds and activities benefit community groups and civic efforts.
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