Crone praises a roadside journey and community theatre
A personal reflection laments modern road and mall era and hails Mount Dora charm. The writer savors a New Jersey community theatre production The American Way at The Barn Theatre in Montville, praising the show and local theatre’s role in democracy.
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Montville
N. J
Little
New Jersey
America
Ellis Island
Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
Zachary Morfogen
The
Barn Players
Mount Dora public debate over city electricity charges and open government
Letter from Mount Dora resident Lewis C Edwards questions the citys open government and clarifies that the difference between wholesale and retail electricity rates is a normal business markup not a tax. G R Pearson responds explaining city procurement from Florida Power and how revenue supports electricity operation.
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Lewis C. Edwards
Mount Dora
Mount Dora City
G. RM
Bob) Pearson
Florida Power
Comment on Crone's Comments To The Editor
A longtime ally of Al Crone defends local governance against accusations of manipulation by realtors and the Chamber of Commerce. He cites public private recreation efforts like IceHouse Theatre and Lawn Bowling, notes substantial private funding, and argues taxes should stay controlled while protecting core city services.
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al Crone
Tce Houe
Chamber of Commerce
IceHouse Theatre
Golf Association
Langley Praised for Role in 1975 Anti crime Bill Passage
Senator Jim Glisson commends Representative Richard H Langley for his cooperation in passing a major 1975 anti crime bill. The law requires a minimum three year prison term for those convicted of 11 violent crimes using a gun.
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Richard H. Langley
Clermont
Florida House of Representatives
Langley
House
City Council to hammer out fair revenue distribution in public
In open sessions the council will negotiate city rates and revenues as private citizens express concerns. The writer notes not every official can guarantee a growth drive and urges public servants to manage finances while private citizens remain free to act. Signed Brandon Wald Mount Dora.
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Mount Dora
IceHouse
Florida
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Sincerely, Senator
Jim Glisson
Lith District
Yours Very Truly, Brandon Wald
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