Lions Elephant Sale Tops All in Fundraising Effort
The Mount Dora Lions Annual White Elephant Auction and Beef Barbecue concluded Oct 18 at 8:30 p.m. as the most successful fundraiser for Eyesight Conservation Fund in a decade. Auctioneers M S Fannin and C N Ensor donated their services while many items drew bids, including a pre 1895 cabinet clock for $50 and two donated cars. Prizes from local businesses circulated every 45 minutes, and the crowd enjoyed a generous barbecue as funds and support flowed to Lions efforts in Mt Dora.
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Eyesight Conservation Fund
M. S. Fannin
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Moon’s Hardware
Horsely Jewelers
Thriftway
Seabrook’s Pharmacy
Golden Traignel Builders Supply
Rehbaums Hardware
Dora
Mt. Dora
Stewart Pike
Lio's
Mayoral race forms as Willmott and Champion seek ballot
Champion filed a petition to place his name on the ballot for mayor in December. Mayor Jesse Willmott said he would seek re election and noted he may face two opponents before the November 17 deadline. Willmott defended his eight year record of sound progressive government.
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Count Dora
Tom Champion
Jesse
Willmott
Champion
Mayor Willmott resigns as Municipal Judge during budget talks
In a surprise move during budget hearings Mayor Jesse Willmott resigns as Municipal Judge and walks out of the meeting. Council suggests reducing his salary as he will no longer hold the judge post. The council approves 1200 dollars in the next budget to hire a separate Municipal Judge.
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Jesse Willmott
Willmott
Mount Dora Raises Cemetery Lot Price for Non Residents
Mount Dora City Council voted to raise non resident cemetery lot price by 50 dollars to 175 dollars, with taxpayers paying 75 per lot until November 1 when it rises to 125. The move aims to fund upkeep and limit out of town buyers. The ordinance faced zoning questions and other budget notes including 500 dollars for a regatta, potential bike rally site, and drainage complaints on South Clayton Street.
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Tery
John Murray
Oscar Schubert
Schubert
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Walter Horsley
Clayton Street
Horsley
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