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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1979
Page
4
The city council debated eliminating the airport manager post with Dick Louis opposing and accusing Dick Anderson of a vendetta. Anderson urged budget cuts including a $6,000 truck line while highlighting mobile home park and fishing pier expenses tied to airport funds.
The Sarasota County Commission approves a land swap between the county and South Venice Civic Association exchanging 5.45 acres for 3.39 acres with Gulf frontage. SVCA officials see the exchange as beneficial for contiguity and value. Also approved are William Granger to the Parks and Recreation Board and a $3.2 million CETA grant application. Englewood Water District election set for Nov. 6 with three three-year terms.
Jean Matheson announces Mark Cook as substitute principal at Garden Elementary during Harry Soward’s reassignment to central office pending Professional Practices Council inquiry in Tallahassee. Cook, 27, of Englewood, has four years in county teaching and three years coordinating Venice summer school. salary rises by 37.95 per day.
Robert G Horton 55 of 649 Guild Dr Venice died Aug 7 1979 at Venice Hospital born in Ontario came to Venice 20 years ago machinist and former Canadian Army sergeant Baptist he leaves son Gerald Horton daughter Pat Walmsley mother Irene Seburn and four grandchildren graveside service 10 am Monday Gulf Pines Memorial Park officiated by Rev Felix Zeigler Ewing Funeral Home Venice in charge Adeline Gall 89 of 200 Field Ave Venice died Aug 7 1979 at a Venice nursing home native of Scotland retired teacher she leaves brother Cecil Gall Glasgow and Ewing Funeral Home Venice in charge
The district records a budget of 24.7 million dollars funded mainly by the district school tax. The Florida State Education Finance program adds about 16 million, with grants and fees from state and local sources. Acting budget director Keefer asks to stay for another month. a workshop is set for next Tuesday to approve a tentative budget ahead of public hearings and final approval by month’s end.
The force honors Tiny Iny who led records and crossings and served 19 years with humor and dedication. She plans gardening ceramics and travel, while colleagues recall her sharp focus and warm presence. A surprise retirement gathering at The Attic drew the entire shift.
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