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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1982
Page
4
The Destin Log is published weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed to subscribers as second class mail.
The column ponders why spring breakers flock to Destin and argues for a new attraction to fill sunless days. It notes heavy rainfall this spring, cites potential Six Flags talks, and suggests a mid range theme park could attract more visitors and tax dollars, benefiting roads and local economy.
The piece reports a House natural resources subcommittee approval of a recreational saltwater fishing license plan pending Senate debate. It argues licensing would fund research and enforcement but highlights equity concerns, especially for out of state boat owners, and questions enforcement capacity and impact on private anglers. It urges delaying action until a sound, adequately supported law is in place.
Ken Bouldin of The Village Ice Cream Parlor in Destin asks Okaloosa County Commissioners to treat Highway 98 as a public hazard not a neighborhood street. He cites over a dozen accidents last year and urges the removal of roadside parking by the Department of Transportation rather than more studies.
The Destin LOG invites opinions and editorial letters. Writers must include a signature and address and may mail to Editor Destin LOG P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin FL 32541. the paper reserves the right to edit lengthy submissions.
The county loosens permit rules by allowing architect or engineer seals with state law compliance signs, ending mandatory architect seals for certain plans. A legislator proposes saltwater fishing licenses, drawing local opposition from commissioners James Ward and Don Elwell. The beach party last weekend proved politicians and media teams can deliver a lively volley.
U S Senator Lawton Chiles warns that technology advances outpace prepared workers. He cites a looming shortage of two and a half million skilled workers by 1990 and a 112 percent rise in computer services jobs. The National School Boards Association notes dwindling graduates in math and science teaching. Immediate action is urged to close the math, science, and high tech skills gap to boost economic competitiveness.
The speaker criticizes low teacher pay and insufficient math and science instruction, noting emergency certifications for many new secondary educators. He calls for curriculum modernization, federal support with local flexibility, and federal grants targeted to teacher recruitment, training, and industry needs, stressing technology as a future driver.
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