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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1986
Page
15
At a Sandestin meeting the Turn The Tables committee criticized Gov. Bob Graham for sticking to Henderson Beach road closure plans on U.S. 98. ICS members argued the move hampers orderly growth and questioned state planning for the area. Tom Patton pressed the point amid statewide concerns.
The Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Community Center. Officials urge residents to donate, noting that giving blood does not expose donors to AIDS. The greatest need is for O positive and O negative blood types.
Surplus Food Tri County Community Council Inc. will distribute USDA food to low income residents in Walton County on Aug 14 at Freeport American Legion Hall 9 am to 1 pm and Aug 14 at Valley View Community Center 2 pm to 4 pm. Eligibility for Aug 15 requires proving eligibility for food stamps AFDC SSI or Medicaid for any family member.
Officials tally the proposed 1986 87 budget with a total of 12 762 748. The plan sets a 7.967 rate, a 0.794 decrease from last year 8.761. General Revenue 4 962 028. eRoad and Bridge 2 767 582. Sheriff s Dept 1 459 065. eonping Projects 2 534 009 includes 1.9 loan for rail. Debt Service 800 485. Federal Revenue Shi 200 000 carry over from year. State Requte Control funds theta and Urban Development grants. Commissioners will hold first
Disabled veteran David Reichelt sues Walton County officials over a $25 South Walton Fire District fee. Judge Lindsey R. Lewis withheld ruling, saying he will decide within a week after reviewing evidence. Reichelt argues the fee is part of a tax bill, conflicting with a Florida law exempting totally disabled veterans from property taxes.
Walton County growth panel subcommittee urges removal of the local-option gasoline tax from the November ballot following neighbor Okaloosa. Walton commissioners had planned a Nov 4 referendum after protests against a 6 cent per gallon levy. Okaloosa initially moved to the same method but later called for withdrawal.
South Walton Emergency Services board weighs dissolving the group after Walton County takes over ambulance care and the Fire District hires a SC chief. Treasurer Joan Vienot floated the idea at the Wednesday meeting, while others advocate finishing ongoing matters.
Walton County Tourist Development Council launches a mid September publicity blitz to explain a proposed 2 percent tourism tax on rentals of six months or less. About 2000 brochures will be mailed to Point Washington Santa Rosa Beach and Miramar Beach followed by calls from TDC members. Half of the funds would go to beach improvements and half to off season tourism advertising amid mixed opinions.
Walton County commissioners challenge state move allowing Okaloosa Gas District expansion into Walton County without local approval. Bill 1418 became law at midnight July 12, eliminating profit sharing for Niceville Valparaiso Crestview Fort Walton Beach and adding a board seat, despite Walton opposition and a veto request.
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