The Death of Ma Bell and My Phone System Hunt
The author describes the phasing out of Ma Bell and the flood of competing phone systems. He recalls contacting AT&T and Centel for guidance while watching building costs rise, and laments the loss of the familiar provider as the market shifts to new technologies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Bell
TIE
NEC
Tymecom
Siemens
Moon
At&t
Dothan
Centel
Tallahassee
Destin drainage woes mirror growth fueled conflicts
The editorial argues Destin's rapid development worsens drainage, pitting Lake Bell-Aire and Joe's Bayou against Quail Lake and Holiday Isle. It urges state and local officials to study proven coastal towns for solutions, considering large-scale drainage and wastewater outfalls to plan for the 21st century.
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Destin
Lake Bell-Aire
Joe’s Bayou
Quail Lake
Okaloosa County
Airport Road
Joe
South Florida
Miami Beach
Sanibel Island
Amelian Island
South
Florida
Industrial Pickiness and Park Conflicts Over Land Use
In Crestview a plan for a vacant industrial plot to house auto salvage and metal reclamation faces local opposition as the Chamber of Commerce and a donor committee object to the yard’s visibility. The board awaits Commissioner Ransom’s review with operators while UPS airport use prompts mixed feelings about expanding civilian air operations. A coastal zone subcommittee proposal to create a local environmental review body for dock projects also draws criticism of DER and duplication. Birthday wishes close the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crestview
Crestview Park
Crestview Chamber of Commerce
Committee of 100
Ransom
UPS
Destin
Federal Express
Ryder
Air Express
Crestview Airport
DER
DEA
It's For The Birds In The Backyard Tale
A family backyard scene centers on Marilyn spotting a blue bunting at the feeder as birds, a cardinal, blue jays, doves, and other wildlife share the scene. A squirrel duo and a hunter cat named Charlie complicate the feasting, while Jeffery worries the cat will harm the birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn
Ing
Chip
Dale
Casey the Sheltie
Brother Squirrel
Charlie
Jeffrey
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Karen MacGrogan
Virginia Foote
Ingrid Kreis
Peggy Bailer
B.J. Dier
Lenah Elliott
Dot Jones
Mike Mitchell
Tinkie True
Margaret Watson
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Carol Becklund
Beth Carden
Bonnie Meyer
Byron Meade
Brenda Burns
Aker
Regenia Byrd
Cee Eee
Lorraine Chambers
Wanda Remedy
Brian Stegner
Patti Cole
Laura Williams
Faye Nettles
Jo Anne Byrd
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Walton
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P.O
Walton Counties
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Miami of the Gulf
By Jim Chitwood
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