Optimistic Turn After Severe January Freeze Hits Mount Dora Growers
Mount Dora Growers Co operative reports two seasons in one with a severe January freeze pivoting a bleak outlook into profit. General manager Robert H. Blair tells stockholders the post freeze period saw rising prices for frozen orange concentrate and strong returns for fresh fruit, while the packing plant scaled operations after assessing damage.
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Robert H. Blair
Mount Dora Growers Cooperative
American Legion Hall
Citrus Growers’ Cooperative
Blair
Mount Dora
Grove
Kiwanis Club unveils travelogue and symphony series
The Kiwanis Club of Mount Dora announced its 1978 travelogue and symphony concert season. Five travel films with narration run Jan 18 to Mar 15, 8 p.m., plus two Florida Symphony Orchestra concerts on Jan 9 and Mar 6. Season tickets at $15, travelogue only $8, individual seats $2.50 travelogues and $5 concerts, with $1 extra for reserved seats. Proceeds fund Kiwanis youth projects in Mount Dora.
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Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Service Club
James Forshee
Japan
Utah
Arizona
Joe Adair
Ethiopia
Bob Ditta
France
Robert Brouwer
Canada
Atlanta Cyclists Complete 605 Mile Ride To Mount Dora Festival
Two Atlanta men bonde and Wylder rode 605 miles from Atlanta to Mount Dora for the third annual festival. They joined about 200 cyclists from Smyrna and around, traveling by day on back roads to avoid highways. They praised courteous motorists, stressed helmet use, and ride safety while belonging to the Southern Bicycle League.
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Atlanta
Bonde
Dore Taylor
John Wylder
Smyrna
Mount Dora
John
Jack
Southern Bicycle League
United Way Campaign Nearing Lake County Goal
United Way reports 31,625 raised toward a 132,000 lake County goal with 33,000 remaining to meet target. Nov 3 17 and Dec 8 meetings set at Citizens National Bank Leesburg with a Dec 15 victory dinner. Unit F led by Robert L Carle shows 11,500 raised 103.5 percent of its goal.
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United Way
Chester A. Callero
Lake County
Uture
Citizens National Bank
Leesburg
Pace Letters
Robert L. Carle
Leesburg Sun Bank
Citrus Processors and Packers
Ruth Nix Aides in Mount Dora as Multirole Community Counselor
Ruth Nix works as a Comprehensive Education Act aide for Florida agriculture extension, teaching nutrition and budgeting to Lake County families. Beyond her 40 hour role, she serves as friend, counselor, and crisis helper, aiding with food stamps, transportation, and workshops while engaging in local volunteer leadership and community activities.
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Ruth Nix
Florida State Department of Agriculture Extension Services
Lake County
Ruth
Bradenton
Bartow
CEDA
East Town Improvement Association
Mount Dora
PTA
Meet Joel Valentine Mount Dora Animal Control Officer
Joel Allen Valentine, 24, serves as the Mount Dora Police Department animal control officer for six months. A Florida native from Jacksonville, he graduated Forest High School in 1968 and worked as a pressman for the Florida Union Times for two years before moving to Mount Dora in 1975. He saved money and spent a year traveling around Canada.
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Joel Allen Valentine
Mount Dora
Jacksonville
Forest High School
Joel
Florida Union Times
Canada
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Terao
Donnelly Street
Florida
Jeanne Mahaffey
Cao A
Robert Locke
Police
Locke
Bygenene Mabettey Writer
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Tanserine
Mount Dora High School
Washington, D. C
Charles
Youth Program Inc
Tavares
Jim
Roger
Felicia
Patrick
Joel Valentine
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