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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1978
Page
1
A brief notice announces GED diplomas available, directing readers to page 6 for details. An entertainment note mentions the forum opening at VLT on Friday with more on page 16.
Community news notes the police chief bringing back new methods to boost public safety. Feature mentions local engagement and increased visibility of officers in neighborhoods. VHS Key Club participates in National Club Week with school activities and events.
Thirty of the 52 graduates from Crown College of Clowning earned contracts with The Greatest Show On Earth following the 11th commencement at the Venice circus arena. Judges including Irvin and Kenneth Feld graded performances as graduates showcased makeup, props and costume work.
Beverly Clay was elected chairman of the Sarasota County commission on Tuesday with Larry Rhodes as vice chairman. New terms were sworn in for Clay, Jim Neville, and John Saba. Gardner seeks $2000 for an environmental program funded from contingency, with updates due in June.
Twenty nine DCT seniors from Venice High School organized a Thanksgiving dinner for a needy South County family. Students earned one graduation credit through county jobs while supplying all food items, with donations from employers. Jeff Gilcher and Wendy Landsberry delivered the two food boxes with Mrs. Meyers and Mrs. Helen Longley coordinating.
Terry Ewing, president of the 1978 Venice San Fiesta, defends its fixed dates and blames Venice High School for scheduling conflicts during Homecoming Week. He says Fiesta dates are set a year in advance for proper registry and asks VHS to provide a student representative for the board. He notes floats were limited because VHS prevented float access at the Homecoming game.
The Sarasota County School Board amended its budget adding 1 784 633 dollars in state revenue for Head Start vocational and adult basic education programs. It approved two grants totaling 608 771 for Early Intervention Kindergarten Grade One and Magnet Schools University Business Cooperation. New members Kay Glasser and Thomas McElheny sworn in. Richard Doudna elected chairman. Mary McAdoo vice chair. An Educational Alternative Programs plan to address disruptive students was approved and funded by reallocation.
State Representative Ted Ewing profiles a bill to reduce the state school millage cap from 8 to 3 mills over five years. He says education dollars would shift from local to state funding, with priorities set at the General Fund level. School leaders warn of increased state control and inequities in county assessments.
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