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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1984
Page
2
The Aug 18 LOG misidentified Mark Fontenot as the deceased from a suspected drug overdose. The actual deceased is Matthew Fontenot. The LOG apologizes for the error and any inconvenience caused.
Okaloosa Asphalt Enterprises Inc of Shalimar won a 759,272.76 dollar contract to widen medians and remove curbside parking on Highway 98 through Destin. The DOT and contractor enter a 30 day execution period before a work order gives 200 days to complete the Destin phase with traffic signal upgrades along 98 from Hurlburt Field Road to Gulf Shore Drive. Completion target is late April 1985 with a tentative October start.
Okaloosa County commissioners approved a 4-1 vote to match Destin Parent Teachers Organization funds for a Beach Drive sidewalk project from Highway 98 to Destin Elementary. Mike Mitchell noted residents raised 3000 dollars. the county will add 3000 from the development fund, with Chairman Larry Andors casting the lone no.
Okaloosa County commissioners voted 3-2 to keep the corner property at Main Street and Airport Road in single family zoning. Owners sought a multi family designation. Commissioners Andors and Mitchell backed the change. Shirley Ransom Hugh Adams and Bill Peebles upheld the single family zoning per Planning and Zoning recommendations.
Destin resident Mary Anne Adler was ordered to stand trial Oct. 22 on a second degree murder charge in the June death of her husband Walter Joel Adler. An indictment followed an August grand jury review. Adler, free on bond, had previously pleaded not guilty after initially denying knowledge of the shooting. Assistant State Attorney David Rimmer will prosecute.
Destin firefighter Tony Carrell monitors pressure as a pumper truck blasts streams into Joe's Bayou, part of a firefighting operation.
Okaloosa County Commission will contribute up to 16000 dollars to renovate Destin's Taylor Park on Calhoun Avenue. The project, matching funds raised by Destin Kiwanis and Destin Woman's clubs, includes two pavilions, a fence, beach gateway, bathroom upgrades, parking, seawall, and picnic areas with a plan spanning up to 10 years.
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