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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1986
Page
1
Okaloosa County school officials urge parents to register children before classes begin Aug 25. Superintendent Pledger Sullivan cites 23,600 expected students and warns last minute registrations may cause delays. Parents should complete registration next week with proof of birth certificate and immunization records.
Okaloosa County plans widening of Airport Road from U.S. 98 to Indian Bayou Drive this October or November. The city asks for a northbound right turn lane onto Indian Bayou Drive and a southbound left turn lane off Airport Road toward Indian Bayou Drive.
The American Red Cross expects a heavy demand for blood with Labor Day near as donors are urged to replenish supplies. A blood drive is planned for September 9 at Humana Hospital Fort Walton to collect units, addressing often exhausted stocks after busy holiday periods.
Log Feature Editor Karen MacGrogan recalls a 1949 Eglin Gulf bomb run near a fishing party that narrowly survived. She also revisits Fort Walton Beach’s early residents and the yearly gathering, capturing old town scenes and tales.
The piece blends weather notes with business and classified items highlighting obituaries and sports results. Names and places appear in compact notices, reflecting a small-town newsroom rhythm and plainspoken community updates.
Richard C. Berrier of Clear Lake Iowa was chosen after a three month search as executive director of the Destin Chamber of Commerce. He is 42 has 13 years of chamber leadership and will move to Destin around September 1 with his wife Samene and two teenage children. The committee received 145 responses from regional papers the U S Chamber and Florida Chamber and unanimously selected Berrier from five finalists for his experience in economic development tourism and fund raising. His salary will be 29000.
Destin Water Users advances a 2.2 million dollar spray irrigation project to reuse treated wastewater for golf course irrigation at Indian Bayou Country Club. Tests start next week as capacity rises from 2.4 to 3.1 million gallons per day with expansion possible pending permits.
Danny Davis, local entertainer, runs a survey ad in The Log asking residents to mail opinions to the governor on the Old 98 park dispute. The post asks supporters to preserve the park as is or favor state development including highway closure. Davis bets on preservation, hints at a possible Save the Beach II benefit concert.
The piece highlights adults who struggle with reading and writing. It profiles Jim, a late 40s construction worker, and Patty, a mother in her 30s, illustrating how illiteracy affects job prospects and family life until they join adult basic education to learn.
A report highlights widespread functional illiteracy in the United States and Florida. It notes 27 to 60 million affected nationally, with 75 percent of the unemployed and 85 percent of juveniles in trouble linked to illiteracy. Naval recruits show 30 percent risk due to reading gaps. State costs reach billions in lost earnings and taxes, while government programs at the school age level strive to prevent further illiteracy through reading support.
Consultant Vic Poteat told Destin and Okaloosa officials that the White Point Pontoon Piney Point and Wright Parkway bridges are needed by 2015 to alleviate corridor strain. Even with both new spans, Brooks and Destin bridges will exceed capacity, with daily traffic projected at 145,000 versus 98,300 capacity.
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