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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1979
Page
4
The Gondolier clarifies odd even gas rationing for Sarasota County residents. Even days require license plate last digit even or letters A to L. Odd days require last digit odd or letters M to Z. Official note from Fuel Allocation Officer Sebastian D'Alli cites broader county practices.
The article explains a new computer scanner system at Publix that imprints item data on tapes, checks purchases by name, and speeds checkout. It uses a stop and go scanner, with beeps for proper scans and manual entry if needed. Prices remain marked on items and shelves, while staff may be reduced in front-end roles in the future.
YMCA officials warn past rapid growth left a $55,000 debt with mortgage payments eight months in arrears. A Rich Company study urged debt reduction before fundraising, citing underutilized facilities, negative image, and high program costs. Membership rose from 800 to 1,250 as budget targets 1,500, with mortgage payoff and heating the pool under review.
Venice resident Mrs Saleman laments heavy petition drives against metric adoption citing tax burdens and living costs. She cites a 1968 71 Bureau of Standards study foundations for conversion, records destroyed, and Florida small business vote showing 27 percent favoring metric. She urges Congress to repeal the act and mobilize public response.
Michael John Parisi Sr 78 of Nokomis died July 3 1979 in Patchogue NY retirement since 1964 from NYC he worked in South County for tax collector office 11 years with the sheriff substation served on Nokomis Fire Board 32nd degree Mason survived by wife Doris two sons Frank G Parisi and Michael J Parisi Jr three daughters Elsa Ann Dorothy funeral in NY memorial services in South County later. Dee Schmidt 67 Englewood died June 28 1979 Venice Hospital born Maysville KY moved from Cincinnati OH leaves husband John D Schmidt daughter Dee Ann Lee one grandchild brother John Rowland sister Mary Lou Reed Edith Pope Jean Thornton graveside Graceland Memorial Park Milford OH Lemon Bay Funeral Home Englewood in charge locally.
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