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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1975
Page
4
Gary Cheek of Mount Dora wrote at American Legion Boys State in Tallahassee during the week of June 29. He praised patriotism and American principles, expressing pride in the nation and a willingness to defend it against foreign threats.
A Mount Dora business owner relinquishes a trophy and bond from a July Fourth event after claims of misentry and misallocation. The writer cites confusion over the judging list, credits awards to Ta vares Squares and the Chamber of Commerce, and expresses bitterness while thanking a young musician Steve Spradling.
Dr Thomas E McMicken praises C T Clark as a competent and honest leader for Mount Dora police. He notes Clark prior service as Bartow chief and city manager and expresses confidence in fair enforcement and strong administration for the new role.
The community extends thanks for helping bring nearly 2000 to Hello Dolly and praises 160 volunteers plus refurbishing the State Theatre. A faulty air conditioner delayed opening. bids for a new system are in place for the season opener Any Wednesday on Sept 4. Musicals continue with Guys and Dolls in October and a mix of dramas and comedies planned.
A reader laments high electricity costs and hidden taxes in Mount Dora, criticizes the city’s use of electric department profits, Chamber of Commerce spending, and recreation budgets, and calls for clearer reporting and higher general taxes to fund essential services and public amenities. The letter questions growth, resource management, and leadership output while urging tighter controls and reduced promotional excess.
In the six slow season and several special presentations the Bay Street Players express thanks for continued support. Dale Carpenter executive director and Ed Mitenius public relations director sign the message.
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