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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1978
Page
4
Commissioners debate permit amid Englewood Water District issues. Clay urges halt while Larry Rhodes seeks personal inspection. the panel unanimously tables the matter to next week's meeting.
The article notes lice infestations in places like theaters buses and planes among passengers and staff. It recommends two medicated shampoo treatments at a week apart and washing clothing bed linens towels and other items in very hot water to eliminate parasites.
Sarasota County Commission voices opposition to Rep. Tom Danson bill that would strip counties of power to levy charges for special tax district elections. Commissioner John Saba denounces the measure as a boondoggle while Danson cites a referendum provision. The board chooses to inform the sponsor by phone instead of drafting a resolution.
District supervisor Bill Harlow confirms a sharp drop in Englewood water use with Sundays pumping at 1.16 million gallons, below peak days near 1.5 million. He attributes factors including conservation, fewer winter visitors, and lower mains pressure, noting April usage is down vs 1977, and says water quality remains unchanged despite taste complaints.
City of Venice plans a shiny red stop sign at the Rialto and San Marco Street intersection to create a four way stop. Public Works Director Larry Heath says the change aims to improve pedestrian and driver safety.
Donna Mathias admissions counselor from William Penn College will visit Venice High School in Oskaloosa Iowa on Thursday April 27 at 11 45 a m to meet with students interested in applying Students should contact the guidance office at the high school to schedule an appointment
Agnes E Duncan of 724 Golf Dr Venice dies at home on Sunday April 23 1978 aged 91 born in Grand Rapids Michigan she moved to Venice from Mt Dora Florida in 1966 She was a Christian Scientist and leaves three sons James N Duncan Sarasota Alan W Duncan Venice and Bruce J Duncan Venice three grandchildren one brother Arnold Erickson Michigan
Venice resident Kerstin Akerblom suffered minor injuries as a car she rode in was struck from behind by Albert Kulskar in St. Petersburg. The collision on U S 41 near Western Sizzlin in South Venice destroyed the vehicle. Troopers charged Kulskar with failing to use due care.
Florida lawmakers introduce four bills in Danson era aimed at reducing nuisance junk calls by banning computerized dialing devices, cutting construction wages costs by 25 to 35 percent, limiting unemployment benefits for employees who harm employers, and repealing phosphate industry tax breaks to raise about 4 million dollars in ad valorem taxes.
Norman Glenn Reninger of 110 Shamrock Blvd Venice died Friday April 21 1978 at Venice Hospital He was born in Oil City Pa and moved to the area in 1970 He worked 30 years as a field superintendent for Mullhaupt Oil Co and was a member of Calvary Bible Church Venice Funeral services were held in Oil City Pa and burial at Lamey Cemetery Venango Co Pa Farley Funeral Home Venice handled local arrangements
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