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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1978
Page
1
More than 358 graduates, in green and white, processed into Ringling Arena for Venice High School’s graduation on June 8. Speeches and performances followed a noisy ceremony with a Marine ROTC color guard, a choral tribute to Nadia’s Theme, and remarks on civic duty from Mrs. Thomas Danson.
Venice High School grads endured a sweltering ceremony at Ringling Circus Arena with a failing PA system and an aluminum roof. Parents complained they could not hear speeches or the Pledge of Allegiance as one speaker was misidentified and several graduates and attendees walked out.
The Sarasota County Review Board votes 6-8 to back amendments increasing the Board of County Commissioners from five to seven members, with districts set, staggered four year terms, and limits of two consecutive terms, plus salaries of 16000 a year and 18000 for the chair. Amendments will go to voters at the next applicable election, while a Sunset Amendment faces a June 22 decision.
Five researchers from four states gathered in Osprey, sponsored by the Mary Cullen Research Trust, to share findings on how drinking is passed through families and why alcohol is treated as a normal drug. Dr. Gerhard Freund noted that popular stereotypes of alcoholics as male skid row bums persist despite scientific insight.
Wayne Brown and Ricky Radford, both 18, depart after graduation to travel by road from the Grand Canyon to Alaska via San Francisco Seattle and across Canada to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Their father Dick Brown, Ringling Circus Arena GM, accompanies them with gear for a six week expedition including a rubber raft down the Colorado River. The piece also touches on alcoholism research funding.
William H. Feindel, 74, of 2839 Sterling Lane Sarasota, announces candidacy for District 4 seat held by John Saba. He cites traffic signal activism at Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41 and notes a long Florida residence after moving from Massachusetts in 1946. Feindel worked in yard maintenance before retirement.
Youths vandalize a local telephone facility causing service disruption. Details and ongoing investigation are reported on page 15 with additional related notes on other community topics.
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