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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1977
Page
4
County officials hope for partial reimbursement of the North Jetty purchase as Florida will receive 5.2 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The county seeks 891000 to cover half of the 1782000 cost for the 18.6 acre parcel, amid prior Caspersen Beach allocations.
Venice area safety patrollers need more funds to take youths to Busch Gardens in Tampa. Sgt Inez Hatchitt reports the request for support falls short of costs for bus luncheon supper and admission. Donations may be sent or dropped at the police department. trip may occur next week if funds arrive.
Circuit Court Judge Stephen Dakan dismissed a 1.5 million class action against 127 Harbor Lights Mobile Home residents. Hofmann sought punitive and compensatory damages and a declaratory judgment to permit a rent increase, but the court ruled it cannot advise or grant such a move. He has 20 days to refile an amended action.
Edith Merrill Hudson widow of Bruce Hudson and Venice resident for over 20 years died May 4 1977 at Lourdes Nursing Home Pontiac Michigan at age 88. A native of Saginaw Michigan she helped found the Venice Negro Library Association which built a school hosted a nursery and kindergarten and funded a Venice High School scholarship. Survived by four children including Mrs J C Vandeventer of Sun City Arizona, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
St Mark's Episcopal Church Women gather Tuesday May 17 at the parish hall after Holy Communion at 9 30 a m. Delegates will report on the Diocesan ECW meeting and a film on the Senior Friendship Center Venice is planned. Bring a sandwich. salad and drinks provided.
First Step of Sarasota hosts an open house on Sunday May 22 from 2 to 4 p m touring facilities at 1726 18th Street. Refreshments will be served and Riverview High School Kiltie band will provide entertainment. Board elects new officers Wayne Emery president Jack Dougherty vice president Willetta Olsson secretary Carl Emmel treasurer.
The Charlotte County School Board approved James Lawless, assistant superintendent, to become superintendent of schools on June 30, succeeding Dr. Thomas E. Benner. Lawless, with 15 years in the system, won the post over Richard Wells, former Lemon Bay Junior High principal and current Charlotte High School principal. L.A. Ainger of Englewood, board chairman, favored Lawless and cast the deciding vote after a four member tie.
A local Goodwill Industries chapter seeks support to adapt services for broader community needs. Officials urge volunteers and donations to fund job training, education programs, and accessible facilities.
Miles and Ronald T. Hanson announce Venice Hospital’s multi phase growth from 197 beds to as many as 353 beds with new surgical suites CCU and ICU, 7.5 million dollars in renovation, and planned north south wing work by 1982 while addressing parking and site constraints.
City engineer Yeatts says the design phase must shift to February 1978 to fit budgeting and probable federal grant timing. He warns final construction cannot start before April 1978 and finish by January 1979, calling the timetable realistic given funds and approval steps.
The council debated closing the gap on a decision about garage doors for the new fire house with two large doors costing about 2000 dollars or four smaller ones near 5000 dollars. They approved June 21 charter referendum polling places and energy task force appointments. A Sarasota Venice recreation slide show was shown. The public petition of 11,619 signatures urged restoring art music and physical education in county schools.
The text traces how farmers began using horses as work animals only a couple of centuries ago, noting that prior to that period humans bore the burden while horses hunted and fought in wars.
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