Mount Dora Faces PSC Probe Over Municipal Electric Rates
The Florida Public Service Commission orders a general investigation into rate structures for Mount Dora and other municipal systems. City Clerk Frank Clifton says PSC seeks records of current rates and customers as of July 1, 1977, while city officials fear eventual state control. Meanwhile the council considers Florida Power Corporation managing or purchasing the system to improve efficiency and potential sale outcomes.
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October Traffic Violations Rise in Mount Dora Police Report
Police logs show total violations rose to 774 in October from 654 in September, while serious offenses fell. Narcotics and vehicle offenses declined. vandalism and drunkenness varied. Arrests dropped, animal control handled 15 animals, and property recovered value remains undetailed.
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Mount Dora Firemen Launch Sixth Annual Fund Drive
Mount Dora Volunteer Firemen’s Association begins its sixth annual drive to raise funds for improved equipment and a new rescue vehicle. The group has already added a trauma kit and burn treatment gear and seeks citizen support. donations are tax deductible and acknowledged with decals. Mail checks to Mount Dora Fire Station, 200 N Donnelly St.
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Firemen Answer 5 Alarms at Mount Dora October
The Mount Dora Fire Department logged nine activities in October and 181 man hours. Four fires occurred including two vehicle fires worth about 900 dollars and 100 dollars in damages, one residential fire with 12 000 dollars in damage, plus a grass and woods fire with no damage. The department ran two drills, one false alarm, one wash down, and one special detail. A Christian Home and Bible School class visited for fire prevention tours. Seventeen students toured and learned how and why equipment is used.
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City hires new caterer for Community Building meals
Squires Hope, owned by Yvon R. Gregoire Betty Mc Quiston and Gloria Otenti, will prepare meals at its kitchen and deliver by truck to the Community Building. Service starts with Mrs. Cooks retirement January 1 1978, at no price increase, city retains 25 cents per plate for utilities.
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