We Are Mount Dorans and the Mount Dora Spirit
Thanksgiving reflections on Mount Dora history and community spirit. The article recalls past, present and future civic efforts, urging reader support for local government, volunteers, and the Mount Dora Community Trust Fund to preserve charm and beauty. It notes a 7:30 p.m. meeting December 4 at the Bank of Mount Dora with mayoral and council candidates.
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Mount Dorans
Mount Dora
Lawn Bowling Club
Lakeside Inn
Yacht Club
Gilbert
Evans
Childs
Donnelly
New England
Freebies at Mount Dora Chamber Dinner Spark Taxpayer Probe
A Mount Dora letter to the editor accuses city officials and Chamber of Commerce directors of attending the annual dinner free of charge. The writer tallies 24 freebies worth 192.00 and urges readers to pressure directors and public officers to pay their own way, citing Florida Statute 112.313 and promising a reader survey next week.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Attorney General's Office
Editorial United Way drive falters in Mount Dora
United Way thermometer at $12,500 halfway to goal prompts co chairs Dave Edgerton and Al Blackburn to urge full community support. October and Thanksgiving mailings, late arrivals, and new residents cited as factors. business participation remains strong with Sears Roebuck McCrorys Winter Park Federal and 7 11 pledging full employee gifts. Citizens urged to donate to The United Way of Lake County Inc. at 850 Helm Road Mount Dora.
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United Way
Donnelly Park
Dave Edgerton
al Blackburn
Mount Dorans
Dave
Sears Roebuck and Co
McCrorys
Winter Park Federal Savings and Loan
Southland Corp
the United Way of Lake County, Inc
Helm Road
Mount Dora
Mount Com Art Festival praised for inclusive outreach
A reader defends the Mount Com Art Festival against critics noting the event welcomes artists from near and far. The letter commends the festival for bringing art to a broad audience, supporting local artists, and inviting fair participation regardless of fame or origin.
Mount Dora elects mayor and council in two year terms
A letter from Spencer Brock questions the 1968 lease of city property to a private corporation for 75 years. He notes polls on December 9 will elect a mayor and four council members for two years with possible reappointment or replacement after that. He argues the long lease does not make sense for citizens.
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Mount Dora
Thank you visit to the Topic missive
A group represented by Belinda Helzer Angela Wiggins Pam Maddy Lou Duncan expresses gratitude to Mr Liveright for the Topic visit, noting it was a very good experience, educational, and they hope to return in the future.
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MR. Liveright
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Bank of Mount Dora
Tion
Ermyne Pearson
Rex Flohr
Will Smathers
Dorothy Johnson
Kathaleen Leavitt
Bob Wild
Gary Bray
Dick Stewart
Warren Morgan
Jim Hunt
del Potter
Jack Pease III
Harlow Middleton
Bob Schuppacher
Editorial
Mount Bora
A.M. ‘Liveright
West Fifth Avenue
P.O. Box
Mount Com
Brown
Sincerely , Spencer Brock
Thank You
Belinda Helzer
Angela Wiggins
Pam Maddy
Lou Duncan
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