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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1978
Page
1
An on site inspection at Venice High School shows a marked improvement in groundskeeping with the trash issue largely resolved. Principal Guy Rose notes custodian George Dudek works long days and leads campus beautification, including a tree planting fund started last year.
Sun Coast Gondolier analyzes Venice High course offerings amid Sarasota County Schools fixed budget. Officials cite priorities in maintenance and staffing while many students lack basic reading courses. Venice has no fundamental reading classes though Riverview offers several.
Wilfred Rusty Bannister described as in a psychotic state when he abducted 15 year old Charlotte Grosse from Oscar Scherer State Park last June. The defense attorney and psychologist Theodore Blau testified during a lengthy Wednesday hearing as Bannister's case nears conclusion.
The FAA probes an impounded four engine DC 4 at Venice Airport for air safety violations. Ownership remains unknown per FAA public affairs in Atlanta. The plane lacks airworthiness, registration, inspection certificates, and tail number matches another aircraft, with witnesses noting prior touch and go landings.
The trial centered on Bannister accused of abducting Miss Grosse for 53 hours. Psychiatrists described him as schizophrenic and paranoid. defense questioned the extent of psychosis. A taped confession and witness testimony tied Bannister to the crime and to the victim’s account.
Sally Church, long time Fish volunteer and Venice Hospital Auxiliary member, was honored with the Friendly Sons and Daughters of St. Patrick Shillelagh Award for outstanding community service. She housed and aided elderly and distressed individuals, assisted accident victims, and supported hospital patients and families with dedication.
The Venice area report notes a government installed time clock style tennis coordinator at Hecksher Park courts. Players must punch a time card. the system aims to limit play but draws complaints and will be removed. Courts will be rebuilt in April with possible new courts and handball facilities next year.
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