Intersections fix urged after Venice Hospital crossing hazards
An alarming pattern of injuries at the Business 41 crossing in front of Venice Hospital prompts calls for action. A 14 year old was struck, following prior injuries to three women this year. Public relations chief Charlie Richards cites DOT inaction and proposes elevated crosswalks or new light. city officials urged to study solutions now.
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Business 41
Venice Hospital
Hospital
Charlie Richards
State Road Department
Richards
Palermo Place
DOT
Shelter for homeless dogs and cats seeks steady funding
Marie Cullen appeals for ongoing subsidies from service clubs or individuals to sustain a Venice area animal shelter. She outlines quarterly food costs of 442.31 dollars for 37 dogs and 18 cats plus 396 dollars in annual dog licenses, totaling a needed 2,000 dollars per year to survive.
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Venice
Sarasota County
Animal Control
Marie Cullen
Great Amalgamated Parade Float Saga In Colorado
The Great Amalgamated Parade Float Company led by Mary Farris expands Western Arts Co to build floats. Fred Farris and Craig, a Pulitzer winner, join the effort after losing their newspaper jobs in Leadville. In Glenwood Springs they tackle a giant strawberry float for the Strawberry Festival amid quirky missteps.
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Great Amalgamated Parade Float Company and Marching Society
Mary Farris
Western Arts Co
Craig
Leadville
Colorado
Mary
Russell
Mike
Josie
Gustoff's
Tampa
Glenwood Springs
Florida
Letters to the Editor Policy Notice
Public readers are invited to submit signed letters addressing local issues. Submissions must include full name, complete address, and phone number and be kept to 200 words or fewer. Letters may be shortened by editors. Send to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Sun Coast Gondolier
P. O
Community thanks sponsors for overnight Halloween party
The South County Family Y M C A expresses gratitude to local businesses including Toys N Things Masters Catalog Showroom McDonalds Restaurant and Skate Corral for supporting a safe overnight Halloween party. Youth director Laura Banes praises Skate Corral for providing supervised wholesome fun for Venice youth.
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Y.M.C.A
Toys N' Things
Masters’ Catalog
McDonald's
Mrs. Candlewick’s
Greenwich Village
Books Et Cetera
Skate Corral
Venice
Thanksgiving Gospel Travelers Concert At VFW Hall
A little attended Salvation Army sponsored concert by the Gospel Travelers at the VFW hall stood out to the writer. The Mastin family performed a moving program with dad, mother, and three daughters, delivering a family driven musical event that deserved a full house.
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Venice
Gospel Travelers
Salvation Army
VFW Hall
Mastins
Remembering a Reporter Life and a Bridge Jump
A veteran journalist recalls early career days on a Michigan paper. He details covering a woman who jumped from a bridge, the crowd, and a grieving husband. The piece notes editorial limits on images of death and a later decision to publish a wire photo of John Dillinger.
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Michigan
Battle Creek
John Dillinger
Chicago
Venice Town Meeting Recalls New England Heritage
The Venice mayor started a semi annual public forum to let citizens discuss local issues with the council and explain policy. Only about 73 people attended the Civic Center despite advance publicity, highlighting persistent citizen apathy toward city government.
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Big Rock
Plymouth
Mass
Miles Standish
Proctor
Venice
Civic Center
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Robert A, Vedder
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