14 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1977
Page
1
Venice area veterans organizations observed Veterans Day with services starting at Veterans Park and moving to the west Venice Avenue memorial. The program featured a flag raising at the new Veterans Memorial and the playing of taps as chilly north winds swept the observance.
Venice will start collecting newspapers monthly under the new solid waste ordinance. Five zones will receive curbside pickup the last Monday of each month with door to door service. Residents must bag or bundle papers and magazines are not accepted. Drop off points include City Hall Higel Park Mundy Park Community Center and other city facilities.
Christopher, father of four, moved from Ithaca Virginia to Venice to pursue unlikely items in his writing. A prolific author of over 60 children’s adventure and sports books, he began in 1932 at age 14 and now publishes with Little, Brown and Steck-Vaughn. He plans 1979 work and emphasizes rapid drafts followed by revisions. He speaks at 3:30 p.m. November 17 in Venice Public Library Children’s Section.
City officials report prosecutions will resume after City Manager Dale Rieth met with State Attorney James Gardner. Misunderstandings over filing procedures delayed cases since municipal courts were abolished. Police Chief Ray Waymire. City Clerk Steve Albee. Assistant City Attorney Andy Britton to develop a city filing procedure. Gardner to provide guidelines. three witness rule still complicates many cases.
Venice area business leaders report a brisk return of visitors and rising gasoline sales as the winter tourist term begins. Chamber executive vice president Dennis Frushone notes inquiries and mail requests tripling from last year while shop and service station owners in Venice and Nokomis report traffic and sales increases through late November 1977.
Venice High School invites clubs and organizations to join the Nov 18 parade at 6 15 pm starting Barcelona Avenue toward Venice Stadium. Parade winners announced at halftime of the 8 pm Homecoming football game and queen crowning follows. Call 488-6726 ext 42 for details.
Venice Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers present a $25,000 check at the 26th anniversary luncheon at Indies Hall Bay Indies Park. Mrs Reino Ahlmann will deliver the check to Ronald Anson executive director as part of final acts of the organization.
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