Mount Dora High School Tops Lake County Construction Priority
Mount Dora High School is among the top three Lake County districts for immediate new construction. Plans include a business suite and expanded library at about 110 000 dollars, with bids hoped by early August and construction to start later that month.
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Mount Dora High School
Jack Morgan
Lake County
Tallahassee
State Board of Education
Morgan
State Board
Mount Dora
Eustis
Umatilla
State Department of Education
Lake County School Board
Florida
Charlie Broadway
Highlands Avenue
Land Gives Timely Speech To Kiwanians
Kiwanis Club of Mount Dora heard a timely speech by the Hon. Henry W. Land last week on Florida’s Constitution Revision. He warned that thousands who settled in Florida rely on homestead exemption and that the revision proposal could break faith with them.
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Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora
Henry W. Land
Florida
Aquatic Event Slated For Mount Dora This Weekend
Mount Dora hosts the annual Invitational Swim Meet at Highlands Avenue pool with 700-plus swimmers from 34 area clubs. The two day event features 70 boys and girls events starting at 9 a.m. Kathy Reynolds Julie Melvin Sandy Husebo Joe Melvin represent the club at State in St Petersburg July 28 29. The relay team Joe Melvin Larry Staton Charles Haneman and Ricky Dalton also head to the state meet. Wendell Husebo is master of ceremonies and Rev Alfred Johnston gives the invocation. Concession stands will operate both days.
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Mount Dora
Highlands Avenue
Jo Hays
St. Petersburg
Kathy Reynolds
Julie Melvin
Sandy Husebo
Joe Melvin
Larry Staton
Charles Haneman
Ricky Dalton
Wendell Husebo
Alfred Johnston
First Aid Course Offered Free
All persons interested in taking the Red Cross First Aid Course should enroll within the next month. Contact Mrs. Elsie Stephens at 801 N Grandview to sign up as the course starts when school opens. This is an important program for the area.
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Red Cross
Elsie Stephens
N. Grandview
Florida's Population Concentrated in Central Florida District
The State Department of Conservation reports about 40 percent of Florida's population lives in the 18 counties of the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District. The agency notes residents are exposed to flood risks and stresses regional resource management.
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Florida
State Dept. of Conservation
Central and
Mount Dora Council Bids On Communications Ambulances
Motorola Communications Inc of Orlando won a year contract to maintain Mount Dora’s city communications with a bid of 153 dollars after rivals Glenmar Radio and Personal TV Electronic Specialists submitted close offers. The meeting also reviewed sewage line feasibility, ambulance service options, and proposed fire rescue equipment amid budget discussions.
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Motorola Communications, Inc
Orlando
Mount Dora
Motorola
Florida
Glenmar Radio Communication Services
Martin Kirkland
Eustis
Personal TV
Tavares
Leesburg Communications
Jim Miller
Leesburg
Christian Home
Bible School
John Cain
Cain
Herndon Ambulance Service
Oscar Schubert
Orlando Ambulance Company
Fire Department
J.P. Turner
Sunshine Parkway
East Toya Rental Unis
City Council Debates Odd Wire and Fire Call
City officials mix levity with business during Tuesday session. Mayor Jesse Willmott outlined proposals including a private telephone exchange run by the Elmore family to the First Methodist Church. A quip about fallen wires followed. Fire crews responded to a home alarm from a washing machine, prompting a suggestion to call a repairman.
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Jesse Willmott
Council Urges Statewide Planning Bill Action
Rep. W. H. Bill Reedy urged East Central Florida Regional Planning Council members to back a statewide planning bill. At Leesburg meeting he noted Florida is among few states lacking a statewide plan. Chairman Lee Makwell urged regional action if state passage fails. Inland counties must share water as coastal areas may expand.
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W. H
Bill
Lake County Follows State 100 Percent Valuation Mandate
Cassady announces Lake County must value all property at 100 percent following a Florida State Supreme Court ruling. Valuations rise 25 percent across property categories, with millage boards pledging proportional rate reductions to offset the increase for most taxpayers. Homestead properties face limited tax hikes, capped at about twenty dollars. A Tallahassee meeting and a July 13 visit from a state official underscored the enforcement.
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County School Board
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County
Southwest
Florida
Supreme Court
Tallahassee
Mount Dora Charter Allows Own Assessments
The Mount Dora charter gives the city authority to use its own assessed values for real property. Acting city clerk John Cain notes Sylvan Shores residents should not fear rising rates, as the city does not use Lake County assessments. The valuation formula from before last December's annexation election will remain in use.
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Mount Dora
John Cain
Sylvan Shores
Florida
Cain
Lake County
Jungle cruise youths recount river trek in Florida hills
Four local youths from Lake Eustis to Silver Springs describe a six day canoe and pack trip along the Oklawaha River. They camped at Starks Ferry Moss Bluff and Silver Run, with gators and drums meeting their jungle like adventure.
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Florida
Africa
India
Amazon
Steve
Everett Kellys
Lake Beauclaire
T. L. Wetheringtons
Billingsley Dr
Mount Dora
Bruce
Ned Mastaks
Tavares
Louis
Louis Broadways
Lake Eustis
Kelly
Starks Ferry
Oklawaha
Mama
Gator
Moss Bluff
Silver Run
Ocala
Ross al
Lake County Fair Dates Set for 1967 Flower Show
The 46th Lake County Fair and 19th Flower Show will run March 13 to 18. L. L. Polk of Eustis serves as president and Karl Lehmann as secretary manager. Mrs. Louis Bernasconi is Flower Show Chairman with plans under way for an announced theme. Awards will be given to all exhibitors by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. A list of exhibitors is being compiled and sent to SAFE by Selma Pearce, assistant secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
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Lake County
L. L. Polk
Eustis
Karl Lehmann
Louis Bernasconi
International Association of Fairs and Expositions
SAFE
Selma
Pearce
Fire Destroys East Town Home in North Orange Street
A large three bedroom home owned by George and Paula Sweeney of Tavares was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin on Sunday evening. The house was unoccupied and fire inspectors investigate the blaze as Mount Dora firefighters battled fresh flames in the early hours Monday.
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North Orange
George and
Paula Sweeney
Tavares
Mount Dora
IceHouse to Stage Three Williams One-Acts This Weekend
IceHouse Theatre presents An Evening with Tennessee Williams featuring three one act plays. Cast includes Billigene Brown as Baby Doll Bowman and Jackie Bowman as Aunt Rose, with Bill Dunnagan directing and starring. New talent Joe Harris and Dick Stipes join Mollie Melancon and Don Caldwell in the varied roles. Tickets are $2 general, $5 for five, with no reserved seating in the air conditioned building.
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IceHouse Theater
Tennessee Williams
Billigene Brown
Baby Doll Bowman
IceHouse
Jackie Bowman
the Lake Sentinel
Aunt Rose
Kate
Bill Dunnagan
IceHouse Theatre
Archie Lee
Mistah Charlie
Solid Gold
Joe Harris
Tavares
Bob Harper
Dick Stipes
Petunias
Dorothy Simple
Mollie Melancon
Don Caldwell
Bob Fallin
Pose
Onriday
Ilvaed Rise
al Crone
Triangle
Bronson
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Cloud
Real
Southern Associates, Inc
State Health Department
Eleanor Beal
Council
Cassady
Lake Countains
Mount Dora City Charter
Billie King
Citrus Culture
Eustis Tavares
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