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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
4
A writer reflects on the Independence Day holiday with critique of modern values and national spirit. He notes common July routines and laments the loss of reverence while revealing he will wear the U S Army uniform on the Fourth for the first time.
The article explains Medicare coverage for hospital stays up to 60 days with a $40 patient share, and $10 per day after 60 days. It also covers Part B physician services, detailing two reimbursement methods and noting Florida doctors largely bill patients first and collect from Blue Shield later.
The summer session starting July 5 offers general adult education and vocational courses across Leesburg, Eustis, Groveland, Tavares, Mascotte, and Clermont. Registration costs 2 dollars per semester, covers up to five courses, and centers are veterans education certified through 12th grade.
Florida House Speaker Ralph Turlington spoke at the Orange Blossom Chapter meeting in Leesburg. He noted forthcoming fiscal readjustments between counties and possible consolidation for small counties. He discussed reallocating race track funds and state responsibility for major services to reduce federal control.
Jim Kulpan of Eustis writes a tribute to Al Chisholm praising his athletic achievements at Eustis High School and his strong character. He notes Al enjoyed rough sports and sky diving and reflects on the sudden death and the daughter’s line about God needing a good man.
Florence Gannett voices frustration that Sylvan Shores rejects annexation, arguing low taxes and shared community facilities show strong ties between Mount Dora and Sylvan Shores. She praises local services and asks for public clarification from the association.
The article describes the Florida survey process supervised by Bill B. Hunkapillar including ground checks on groves when acreage or condition changes are noted. Field specialists from the State Department of Agriculture and temporary teams collect data, a computer compiles results, and final findings are printed.
The Daytona Fourth of July race opens with time trials and surprise entries as Chrysler dominated teams prepare. Curtis Turner tops practice at 177 mph in a Smokey Yunick Chevelle, while Cotton Owens fields David Pearson in a new 1966 Dodge Coronet with Mario Andretti joining him. Lee Petty and Marvin Panch loom in Plymouth, with independents like Smokey Yunick and Ned Jarrett racing for a $1500 bonus. WVGT Mount Dora will air the entire event from 9 45 Monday morning.
Lake County residents are asked to note new office hours set by the Board of County Commissioners for Tavares offices. Beginning July 1, offices open at 8 30 a m and close at 5 p m Monday through Friday with noon hours observed and Saturday entirely closed.
Rev. Robert R. Barber of Ruskin named Rural Minister of the Year for Florida by The Progressive Farmer and Emory University. Award to be presented July 14 at the Town and Country School workshop. Barber, a former Emory graduate, built a church and parsonage on six acres near Quincy before directing Ruskin Methodist Church through a rural-urban transition amid new beach development and Sun City Center.
Kenneth A Bragg from Lake Sumter Junior College attends a national institute at Michigan State University for post high school teachers of distribution and marketing. About 35 teachers from across the country participate, sponsored by MSA under a contract with the U.S. Office of Education Division of Adult and Vocational Research.
Karl Lehmann secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce is honored by the Southern Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives with a distinguished service award for more than 25 years as a commercial and civic organization executive.
The Pilot Club of Lake County marks its tenth anniversary and highlights donor recruitment as a key community service. Since August 1964 Lake County Bank has fallen short by about one third. A Family Insurance plan offers one year transfusion credits honored nationwide. Guests included Mrs. Anna Parker Miss Jennifer Opp and Mrs. Marvin Miller. Next general meeting set for July 14 at Tavares Community Center. Executive Board meets July 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Geraldine Seiler’s home.
Dr. Andrews, Lake County Boy Scouts vice district chairman, will take 40 Central Florida Scouts to Cunejos Colorado for a nine day primitive nature study trip. A Greyhound driver who has guided Scouts on Western trips will also join as a vacation participant.
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