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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1976
Page
2
A Venice reader disputes Mayor Case's claim that only one percent of ambulance calls are emergencies. He recounts a Aug 31 1975 cardiac arrest at his home, rapid ambulance response, hospital care and revival, urging support for dedicated ambulance service and tax funding.
A mother urges immediate action on ambulance service funding in South County. She argues private support and county involvement are needed now to prevent life risking delays and overburdening fire departments. Julie Norris signs the appeal.
A vivid local scene recounts Bella Costa inhabitants gathering by a pool to enjoy water, food, shade, and song. They detail garden aromas, fruit trees, and loungers as swimmers display skill while lone travelers trespass at night, leaving cans. residents pledge communal effort to preserve the pool’s beauty.
T. Moulton Fagan of the Venice Taxpayers League argues the city holds airport land with FAA oversight and that revenues fund operations. He notes the mobile home park profits support the airport while the fishing pier loses money, urging support for the current mayor and council amid criticism.
The Venice Police Department and Venice Elementary Epiphany School Patrols thank businesses and people for funding a Busch Gardens trip for 40 patrols and adult chaperones. The Gondolier newspaper is singled out for publicizing the fundraiser.
George H. Robinson thanks several young people who stopped to aid him and his wife when his car stalled on Route 41 and Vamp Road. A Florida Highway Patrol trooper summoned AAA as three more youths offered assistance during a 15 to 20 minute delay. The couple, aged 69, vows to pay the kindness forward.
A letter from Bennett A. Rock, Sr. of Englewood attacks the Englewood Civic Organization for backing a slate that defeated Paul Ellis, treasurer of the Englewood Volunteer Fire Department, and praises Ellis for the department’s billing reforms and restored treasury.
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