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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1981
Page
5
The Gondolier features a whimsical reprint by Fred Farris, editor of The Charlotte Sun, recalling varied aspects of his career as he shares lighthearted reflections for readers.
A narrated family reminiscence contrasts Grandpa Will Carmichael’s frontier tales with Grandma Lucy’s memory of a Texas town incident. The tale recalls badmen, pistol duels, a broken window, and a sheriff’s office chase, culminating in family affection and a new story to tell.
The Venice solid waste committee led by Councilman Bill Gibson urges the city council to buy five side loading garbage trucks at about 82 000 each to replace the current disposal system. The plan could save roughly 500 000 over four years and includes trimming staff from 13 to eight with two rear loaders retained for commercial dumpsters. A June 8 workshop will present the study by Larry Heath of the Public Works Department and outline steps for the future of Venice trash pickup.
Venice City Councilman Charles Muller 65 suffered a stroke at his West Palm Avenue home and remained listed in fair condition at Venice Hospital Friday. Mayor Frank Proctor said Muller appears well and in good spirits after being excused from Tuesday’s meeting. he instructed his wife to contact City Hall.
A reader proposes recalled quotes from early library days and famed lines from Parker, novelists, and public figures. The note lists sample verses about age, humor, and moral resolve to challenge memory and attribution.
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