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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1977
Page
3
In a continued report, authorities stated that a proposed road could be built with Beach and Shore Preservation approval. They noted investigations show the road would not harm the dunes and urged expedited action to complete the project.
The board awarded Mills the Ashton Elementary School contract despite objections about past delays and rival bids. Dr. Pillot outlined three possible paths to re-bid or redesign, warning of ten weeks or more delay. Other actions included a student conduct code, a study task force, facility space approvals, stadium fund guidelines, and new locker pods to curb vandalism.
County officials weigh state sale vs maintaining Caspersen Beach as a public asset. The LWV report leads to study with no action while civic leaders push to buy 800 feet of adjacent property. Officials cite funding limits and pending state reimbursements for related projects. The matter lacks a timetable beyond next October.
Petitioners urge the county commission to move ahead with a mass transit plan while acknowledging funding hurdles. Commission Chair William Muirhead cautions the public may resist financial support from fixed income residents. He says the board will proceed slowly until a funding solution emerges, with Commissioner John Saba in Tallahassee to explore gas tax options for funding.
Sheriff Alan LeBeau demotes Sgt. Gary Schroeder from sergeant to corporal and appoints Jerry Keen as his new lieutenant at the Englewood substation. Schroeder, hospitalized with a back injury from a March 30 disturbance, faces a potential surgery, while LeBeau notes Schroeder remains employed.
The Sarasota Manatee Contractors' Association plans a South County chapter to serve Venice Englewood and North Port members. A meeting June 7 at the Country Club of Englewood will discuss expansion. All members or prospective members urged to attend. Contact Bob Beaumont at 924-8464 for details.
The GONDOLIER of Venice Florida reports a brief community note dated Thursday June 9 1977. It summarizes a local event or notice with concise factual details typical of small town papers.
Three junior high students at Lemon Bay Junior High School in Englewood were arrested after officials found them smoking marijuana on school grounds. Two 13 year old boys and a 15 year old girl were involved with bagged pot and a sale to a peer. All faced felony and misdemeanor charges and were released to their parents.
Dr. Arthur Steel of Clearwater Christian College leads a Home Life and Abundant Living seminar at Englewood Evangelical Free Church from June 13 to 17. Teenagers meet at 8 PM and adults at 9 PM with Vacation Bible School for children. Refreshments provided. The church sits on Englewood Road SR 775 seven miles south of Venice.
Edwin Hock 65 of 1490 Venice Blvd South Venice died Tuesday June 7 1977 at Venice Hospital Born in Pforzheim Germany he came to the area five and a half years ago from Emerson NJ He was retired president of Teller Paving and Contracting of New York City He leaves wife Dorothy W Hock of South Venice a son Robert W Hock of Haledon NJ a daughter Carolyn Ferrari of South Venice two grandchildren one brother Hans Hock of Germany and a sister Gertrude Johnson of South Venice Private family funeral services were held at Ewing Funeral Home Venice with Pastor Walter R Holzheimer of Lakeside Lutheran Church South Venice officiating Burial was at Gul Pines Memorial Park
The piece argues stocks remain oversold but fragile, with inflation fear looming. It notes a modest rally after a seven day decline and warns the market could slip further, though not for long. It advises readers to save dollars to increase purchasing power amid persistent bearish sentiment.
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