Boat tag renewal time draws near
South County TODAY notes renewal deadlines approaching with guidance to check page 12 for details on boat tag requirements and timelines.
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1979
Page
1
South County TODAY notes renewal deadlines approaching with guidance to check page 12 for details on boat tag requirements and timelines.
Entertainment brief notes a review of Golden Apple Listen World on page 16 with a stray line about who turns in. Mentions a new holistic counseling center area first with story on page 8. Sports item lists Ron Wander named to all state team with page 10 reference.
Memorial Day events in Venice include a 10:30 a.m. flag-raising at Veterans Park and an 11 a.m. ceremony at the Linear Park memorial with the Venice High School Band and an American Legion rifle squad. Pastor speakers include June Gilkison and Franz H. Ross. Multiple veterans groups participate, with observances continuing through Memorial Week and related ceremonies in Arcadia and Englewood.
Gulf shore near Venice Pier reports crude Bunker C oil slicks washing ashore with black skin covering oil on feet and bodies. Sheriff's office suspects intentional discharge from Punta Gorda area. Coast Guard notified as investigators seek the freighter. Local residents keep hunting shark teeth despite slicks.
City Councilagreed Tuesday to have City Attorney Charles Wheeler draft an ordinance based on Councilman Bob Andersons recommendations. It would amend the building code to require proper connecting devices and anti corrosion treatment for all aluminum wiring and seek a ban on aluminum wire for ranges, air conditioners and heat strips.
Governor Bob Graham proclaims the week of May 28 through June 3 1979 as Vietnam Veterans Week to honor the service and sacrifices of veterans from the conflict described as the longest and most costly war in U S history.
Woolco to open May 30 in Venice marking a full-line department store with auto service center garden shop and restaurant. Located on U S 41 By pass in the Grant's building remodeled for the new chain the store will employ over 100 staff under Bill Hunt with Frank Thurman as assistant manager. Hours are 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am to 6 pm Sundays.
Venice High School awaits final results on graduation diplomas as students who failed parts of the SSAT have until June 8 to complete makeups. Principal Guy Rose expects most seniors will meet state standards and receive diplomas, with remedial programs offering targeted help for missed skills.
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