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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1979
Page
1
Community news notes mixed safety outlook for the city as county actions draw attention. Other items include a review of Apple’s Golddiggers of 1633 on page 16 and Good News and bad safety notes for residents on page 4.
The VJHS wrestling team extended its unbeaten run with another decisive performance. Team members showcased strong offense and solid defense, maintaining their flawless record as the season progresses.
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Jay William Lanham arrived at Venice Hospital at 11 28 a m in an improvised delivery room after planners announced a new maternity ward. His birth weight was misrecorded due to a faulty scale and later corrected to eight pounds. The family chose natural no drug birth and Jay stayed with his mother in the hospital. Venice plans to restore maternity services in a new construction program, as local families anticipate improved care.
About 250 Sarasota County youths from low income families will gain summer employment funded by a $183000 CETA grant. Jobs run 25 to 30 hours weekly at $2.90 an hour, start June 11 and last until early September with 209 positions authorized. Priority to handicapped and veterans.
New board member Tom McElheny urges a formal measurability and accountability system to track student achievement, aiming to make progress enforceable. Three members back the idea while chairman Dick Doudna and Mary McAdoo oppose. The session reframed the board objective as ensuring each child reaches at least their measured ability.
The school board opts to hire an additional programmer at 17000 annually rather than adopt the proposed 1000 monthly data system change. Data processing manager Bob Rogers had argued the elementary grade card update required both a new data system and extra staff. After a data system presentation the board moved forward with staffing.
Bay Indies Mobile Home Park hosts six baby swans at Lake No 3 with mother Sandy and father Sam. Joe Sweeters provided the nest and predicted the May 8 hatching. The park gathers as the eygnets receive attention and visitors take photos while Joe and Sam drum up audience humor.
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