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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1985
Page
1
The Okaloosa County School Board approves five certified dogs to detect illegal drugs on district property. Superintendent Pledger Sullivan urges informing students of penalties outlined in the student code of conduct, including possible suspensions or expulsion recommendations. The sheriff's department will act under law as needed.
Indian Trail resident Bill Gill says two calm sea lions with puglike faces and tusks frolicked in the bay behind his home for about 25 minutes before heading west. Gulfarium's Randy Siebenauer notes sea lions are not native to the area and will investigate the sighting.
The Destin City Council on Wednesday approved an anonymous 2000 donation to fund recreation projects, including sprinklers or a well for the new Destin Elementary playground. Preservation of Destin added 500, bringing the total to 2500 and the panel chose to spend it immediately rather than delay until after October 1.
Tides and temperatures for August showing high and low water heights with times, daily flood and ebb flags, and sunrise sunset details. Includes measurements around 21 and 25 feet and sequence times for high and low tides, plus daylight notes.
The National Weather Service forecasts partly cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of scattered, mostly afternoon thunder showers. Highs in the low 90s, lows in the mid 70s, south winds to 10 mph. Extended outlook through Sunday to Tuesday predicts partly cloudy skies and scattered afternoon showers with highs in the mid 90s and lows around 76.
Destin collects about 2200 to 2500 monthly from speeding tickets to offset deputy costs and patrol car expenses. City plans a second traffic deputy costing 30000 annually. Standard speeding ticket is 32.50 with 20 returned to the city and the rest split to county costs, academy, and state emergency fund.
Enrollment at Destin Elementary School reached 638 students by Wednesday morning, including 105 Walton County pupils. Registration is closed for Walton County kindergartens and grades one two five and six with waiting lists for new openings. Students from Santa Rosa and other counties attend Okaloosa County schools to benefit from its strong program, as transport is provided by their counties. Okaloosa School Superintendent says Walton parents pay Walton County taxes, and FEFP funds support the state’s education finance.
The Northwest Florida Water Management District weighs a water-use surcharge to offset rising regulatory costs. Director Bill McCartney cites $11.6 million in non-annual grants and a 12.8 million budget for 1985 86. Ad valorem taxes at 1/20 mill from 16 counties provide about $700,000, a rate criticized for limited flexibility.
A state Insurance Commission official confirms an active investigation into an alleged scam targeting Destin senior citizens. An Alabama salesman, Robert Neal Gilbert, reportedly sold at least 7000 in policies during a meeting of 40 to 50 seniors on August 13, with potential total sales reaching 40000. The probe follows complaints from attendees who were pressured into purchases.
Destin residents push a one mill budget totaling 956 500 to cover city operations while the city manager proposes a 2 million plus budget. Council warns a one mill plan would end state revenue sharing and cigarette and sales tax funds, risking about 380 000. Council members favor two mills, leaving Suttons plan undiscussed at the budget workshop.
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