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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1984
Page
4
A Destin office endures a tough month with three flu types and frequent colds. The writer recounts a personal bout lasting beyond a weekend, notes widespread sickness across departments, and urges readers to mail letters to the editor while praising Stage Crafter’s eleventh season and local arts support.
We express deep gratitude to friends for sympathy prayers after the loss of our husband and father Dick Saltsman. May God bless each and every one of you. Lorraine John Stephen and Joyce Saltsman.
Rudy Sutton of Destin criticizes oil leasing near Destin and fears of drilling harming beaches and wildlife. He cites Shell and Amoco spending 31.8 million and questions spill cleanup and state aid, urging reader involvement to protect seagulls and Gulf waters.
The editorial notes Sheriff Larry Gilbert links Destin Okaloosa Island crime rise to tourist influx amid an 8.2 percent countywide increase in 1983. It urges a stronger Destin task force during peak tourism months and possible deputy reassignment to curb beach area crime before it worsens.
County Commissioner Mike Mitchell explains a flood mitigation plan for Airport Road using a grassed swale and pipe drainage to protect Quail Lake and Joe's Bayou, while the board approves Little League funds, vacates imaginary Silver Beach roads, and defines a 100 foot Holiday Isle right of way amid rumor of a giveaway.
A. Florida writer recalls the term fudging from playground marbles and applies it to California development. The ELMS panel, urged by Gov. Graham, warns state and local agencies lack policy guidance as rapid growth continues. Proposals aim to streamline DRI while preserving safeguards. The Legislature faces a long, debated path to action.
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