City council votes to sell transformers and blocks mausoleum plan
Council approves selling four old city transformers to Chatta hoochee for 8000 dollars to aid power system upgrades. A request to erect a mausoleum in Mount Dora Cemetery is denied due to a four foot monument rule. An inquiry to replace an unsightly Gilbert Park storage shed is referred to Sam Shaw’s buildings committee for study.
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Turner
Chattahoochee
Carl Fowler
John Murray
Mount Dora
Council examines zoning to permit single family home
The zoning notes limit the project to a one family residence and prohibit duplex use. The council reassures Schubert that a two unit building will not be approved, despite design flexibility.
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Schubert
Mount Dora Housing Petition Seeks Federal Study
Mount Dora residents press City Council to appoint a Federal Housing Authority for a housing study and potential public funds. Jeff Ray Ill, chair of the Chamber subcommittee, says survey work will start in two to three weeks and council has advanced the facts. Also advertised: help wanted for retired volunteers to visit neighbors with a winter play program from Al Crone IceHouse Players.
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Mount Dora
Jeff Ray Ill
Chamber
Ray
Housing Authority
al Crone IceHouse
Chamber presents 1969 70 budget to Mount Dora City
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce told the City Council Tuesday night it seeks a $3,000 increase over the past year, proposing a total budget of $16,500. Director Grant Carter outlined the plan, noting part of the rise would fund advertising.
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Mount Dora
Grant Carter
Chamber
Carter
Florida
Pilots hear safety talk at Lake County dinner
Sgt. Jim Humphries of Orlando and Chief Joe Ross of Tavares spoke at the Pilot Club of Lake County dinner at the Garden Gate in Mount Dora. Mrs. Pittman Fuller, Safety Chairman, presented the guest speakers who provided valuable information.
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Jim Humphries
Orlando
Florida Highway . Patrol
Joe Ross
Tavares
Reba Smith
Pilot Club
Lake County
District 4
Helen Gaine
Gainesville
Garden Gate
Mount Dora
Mount Dora residents praise police and discuss annexation
David M. Cook, a new Mount Dora resident after annexation, lauds the police for rapid response and effective investigation. He contrasts with Sheriff’s Department delays before annexation, noting the city police improved protection. The piece also covers local Chamber advertising changes and plans as population grows.
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David M. Cook
Mount Dora
Cook
Sheriff's Department
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