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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1980
Page
2
The Sun Coast Gondolier offers a lighthearted meditation on holiday seasons in Florida versus a snowy homeland. Residents describe preferences for sun filled Christmases or northern trips while sharing warm wishes for happiness and prosperity in the new year.
A thank you letter credits Patrolman Dave Dunaway for helping a family in the early hours of Friday December 5, noting his alertness and timely intervention could have prevented a worse outcome. The Gaylord family expresses gratitude for his service.
Player alleges unfair officiating at Venice club mini tournament held December 12 13 describing line violations penalties of 20 points and a forfeit after disputes with referees Harold Davis George Thompson and Don Cornelius are named as involved parties with claims of misreported final standings and protest filed with the Venice association.
The newspaper invites letters but restricts length to 200 words to avoid editor shortening. Signed letters must include full name, complete address, and a phone number. Address letters to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
A Christmas message urges prayer for those suffering from economic hardship and hostage crises. It calls for guidance to the Reagan administration to curb inflation and unemployment, to support hostages in Iran, and to seek peace amid Iran Iraq and regional tensions. It warns of threats from Castro and the 80s as a potential danger to the nation.
The writer laments the Christmas hype and the emptiness of the Day After, noting cluttered rooms and headaches. He urges simplifying next year by downplaying commercialism and choosing handmade gifts, while joking about resisting ads and craving a practical present like a Cuisinart.
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