Diminutive Gary Schroeder Captures Dora Invitational
Winter Park golfer Gary Schroeder fired sub par rounds of 68 68 69 to win the Dora Invitational by six strokes over runner-up Dave Lester. It marked the first time in six years three sub par scores were posted in the event. Schroeder previously won in 1968 and 1970 and again in 1972. Brian McNamara finished third.
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Gary Schroeder
Winter Park
Schroeder
Dave Lester
Brian McNamara
Mount Dora Halloween Parade and Carnival slated for Oct 28
Mount Dora hosts a Halloween Parade and Carnival at Roseborough Elementary School from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday October 28 with 2:30 p.m. registration in front of the cafetorium. Pre school to kindergarten and grades 1 through 12 are to be judged, while elementary students sell raffle chances for Sears gift certificates and other prizes. Maggie Fisher chairs the PTO event with Severn Alexander as co chair.
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Mount Dora
Roseborough
Sears
Rose Borough
Mount Dora Council Approves 1.759 Million Budget
The Mount Dora City Council approved a 1.759 million dollar operating budget for the new fiscal year starting November 1. The measure increases total spending by about 315 thousand dollars from the current year’s budget. Council President Gordon Dake commented on the city’s funding needs.
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Mount Dora
Gordon Dake
Mount Dora Faces Sewage Moratorium and Budget Moves
Mount Dora received notice from the Florida Department of Pollution Control that its sewage plant fails to meet 90 percent effluent treatment. A statewide moratorium blocks new sewer connections. the city has 30 days to request an informal conference. City actions include planning drainage, approving budgets for streets and parks, and addressing pollution from Mt Dora Growers Association.
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Mount Dora
State of
Department of Pollution Control
Orlando
Roy Christopher
Mt. Dora Growers Association
Tommy Houser
Lake Dora
Houser
Clayton St
Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Stephen Vaughn
United Drive Near Halfway in Mount Dora Appeal
Mount Dora’s United Appeal reports almost one half of its goal funded after a few days with contributions nearing $10,000. Local chairman Dave Edgerton notes strong citizen response and firm participation with some companies completing 100 percent giving and others contributing one hour per month. The improved interest is linked to the new Designated Charities delivery plan affecting all 12 agencies.
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Mount Dora's
Edgerton
New United Appeal
United Plan
1972 73 Operating Expenses Totals
The record lists operating expenses for 1972 73 totaling 1 758 890 46 with component amounts 110 405 00 213 500 00 102 962.34 64 312 00. It presents a financial line item summary likely from a city or organization accounting page.
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Jim Conway
Chance
PTO
Maggie Fisher
Severn Alexander
Cochairman
Book Review
Business Guide
Eeree
A.E. O'Neall
Eustis
Spen
Duke
Carl Fowler
Hubbard Construction
Johns Ave
First Ave
United
City OF
Debt Service
Contingency Fund
Electric Department
Water Department
Sewer Department
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