Doran named to West Point class of 1980
Gary Harrison Cheek has been admitted to the United States Military Academy at West Point for the Class of 1980. Nominated by Rep. Richard Kelly and a Presidential nomination, he moved to Mount Dora in 1971 and has since been active in civic and school affairs. He is a Mount Dora High School senior active in sports, student council, National Honor Society, and Kiwanis Key Club, with prior participation in Florida Boys State and various church and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Harrison Cheek
United States Military Academy
West Point
New York
Sidney B. Berry
Gary
Richard Kelly
Mount Dora
Fort Monroe
Mount Dora High School
National Honor Society
Kiwanis
Key Club
American Legion
Florida
Tallahassee
House of Representatives
Harry Todd Fenn
Dwight
Eighth
U. S. Army
Korea
Leon Blakely Cheek III
University of Florida School of Law
Maitland
Leon B, III
John Dickinson Cheek
University of Florida
Army
Virginia Martha Cheek
Berry College
Rome
Oakland Drive
Lake County Fair Opens With Bicentennial Theme
The 1976 Lake County Fair and Flower Show runs March 22 to 27 at the Fairgrounds in Eustis. Highlights include Blue Grass Shows with Murphy Brothers, arts and crafts, 4-H and FFA steer show, poultry, farm animals, educational exhibits, outdoor Bicentennial Theater, high school bands, glass blowing, and nightly free shows. Admission remains $1 for adults with free admission for children until 6 pm Tuesday through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
J. Carl Smith
Murphy Brothers
Eustis
Mount Dora council fires recreation director Beth OConnor
The Mount Dora City Council voted 4-3 not to extend recreation director Beth OConnor’s six month contract. Mayor Champion said he would pay her from Police Department funds through Oct 31, while council members debated funding amid debt and loan concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M . Liveright
Mount Dora
Beth O'Connor
Tom Champion
Dean van Landingham
Mount Dora Girl Scouts celebrate 64th anniversary
About 125 local Girl Scouts in seven troops gathered before City Hall in Mount Dora to mark the 64th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the U S A and the United States 200th birthday. Mrs David Fouse served as mistress of ceremonies with memories from former leader Mrs Fletcher Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
City Hall
Girl Scouts of the
U.S. A
United States
David Fouse
Golden Triangle
Girl Scouts
Fletcher Crane
Girl Scout Council
Mount
Topic announces subscription rate changes for Florida outside Lake County
Announcement: starting April 1 subscription rates for the Topic rise to 6.00 a year or 11.00 for two years for Florida counties outside Lake. Out of state mail incurs these rates for any fraction of a year due to higher postal charges. Lake County residents retain current rates. no changes apply to out-of-state subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Lake County
Topic
Lake
Mount Dora Council Talks Recreation Chief Pay and New Ordinance
A late morning council session led by Mayor Champion and City Attorney Roy Christopher upheld Beth O Connor on a six month trial as recreation director with budget pointers from C O Lott and a warning to park police budget. The crowd favored keeping her on the payroll citing youth programs with 700 participants. Council also began readings on a revised alcoholic beverages ordinance requiring council approval for new or relocated alcohol serving establishments. The meeting included a library landscape resolution and a donation request for the Florida Symphony School Concert program with members pledging individual contributions rather than city funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion
Roy Christopher
C. O. Lott
Beth O'Connor
Have Lott
Fowler
Duke
Mrs. O'Connor
Mount Dora
Jeff Ray
Library Committee
Founders Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
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Doran
Gary H. Cheek
Ward
Dake
Carl Fowler
First National Bank of
Cox
Woodrow
Bill) Glenn
S. Clayton St
First Ave
Sue Waldrop
Winter Park
Bulletin
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