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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1977
Page
5
A Colorado reader thanks a Mount Dora young woman who jumped into a speedboat incident to rescue a nine month old child overboard. The writer recounts an unobserved mishap during a Florida vacation and emphasizes the rescuer’s calm, protective actions and fear for the child’s safety.
At the June 6 Civic Club gathering the Whittingtons shared travel slides of Pakistan India and the Himalayas noting a rare bus in rough terrain. The Taj Mahal admires the host's talk praising civilization's vast antiquity and the next slide show is planned for July with date to be announced. American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 35 members received appointments at the recent convention in Jville with Joan Asmus Anna Anderson and Doris McKinna highlighted.
Ed Havill explains the annual tax bill process in Lake County. He details recipient notices, escrow payments, parcel identification by section township range and subdivision, and the district by district values, millage, and district taxes. The guide emphasizes reviewing the November bill to see how tax dollars are allocated locally.
A local letter argues against a monthlong closure of the Mount Dora Library for relocation to the Donnelly Street building. The writer cites adults and youths relying on summer reading and research, questions the board’s decision, and suggests a shorter move window with better planning.
Arlene McDonald, 10, writes of a near accident after a late movie. She recalls how her father moved aside as the car rolled, fell, and was run over his feet, yet he survived and asked for Grandma. The author thanks Arlene for the brave note.
Lake and county residents and visitors discover Ramada Inn at Hwy 27 and Rt 19 in Clermont. It promotes convenient overnight stays, dining, swimming, and access to Disney World Circus World Cypress Gardens and Citrus Tower. Rob Wilson and Art Chilcote lead the property with Saturday jamboree nights and Dixie Lane performances.
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