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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1982
Page
5
A veteran rider recalls temperamental horses, dramatic roundups in the Dragoon Mountains of southern Arizona, and a bear encounter that spooked both man and mount. He narrates rescued moments with a beauty queen, epic herd smuggling, and a childhood ride before adult duties intruded, concluding with a note on local fire truck funding.
A reader rebuts Ruth L. May’s letter and argues city manager Dale Rieth should have been fired years ago for a bad scheme to leverage state boards to annex nearby property. The writer cites the health board episode and cites policy violations, noting defense comes from a Rieth secretary and an unincorporated subdivision resident.
A Venice reader blames city manager Dale Rieth for bungled handling of a water and sewer grant. He cites charter roles, warns of bond issuance at 10 percent for 30 years costing about 7.2 million to taxpayers, and urges council action and public response. Former mayor William L. McCracken signs.
First National Bank of Venice hosted a public Christmas program by the Sarasota Girl's Choir directed by Mrs. Julia Rohr. About 70 girls ages 8 to 14 performed professionally ending with Christmas in Florida as singers approached audience members and shared a moment with each. The event drew praise for the well-trained group and the organizers Laura Stenski and the conductor.
The report notes two days with rain and higher temperatures on December 27 and 28. It references a weekly rain forecast and an annual rainfall tally, indicating a wet period with varying precipitation.
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