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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1983
Page
4
The Destin Log is published each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street in Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed as Second Class Mail to subscribers with advertising deadlines Monday noon and Thursday noon.
A letter reflects on Tuesday's harbor meeting and the push to clean polluted water while identifying two goals. It critiques fragmented efforts and urges forming a committee to define objectives, separate clean water supply from pollution sources, and avoid drastic no growth mandates.
Editorial notes grand jury insights on the aborted south county annex purchase and red clay rules. It urges written bidding, fair road costs, and accountability, warning residents to demand answers and vote for better government. The public has spoken and the county is admonished to heed the lesson.
Destin entrepreneur Jim Patrick of Destin Pool Services Inc introduces a four year scholarship presented by Okaloosa Walton Junior College for a Fort Walton Beach area student. The selection committee includes Patrick and will review applicants from Fort Walton Beach, Choctawhatchee, Niceville, and Freeport high schools. The award may extend beyond four years with continued good grades. The community praises Patrick for the initiative.
County officials reviewed a 1974 Destin peninsula land use concept with local groups including the Chamber of Commerce and condo developers to guide zoning recommendations. A separate Destin meeting addressed lagoon water quality with agencies, noting ongoing pollution concerns and a plan to pipe lagoon water to the Gulf. A flashing yellow light at Destin Bridge caused navigation confusion, prompting a protective shield for motorists and improved safety measures.
A couple thanks Destin merchants and eateries for an enjoyable visit at the Yacht Club and local stores, praising food, service, and fair prices, with plans to return. A later note asks for information about the loss of a family dog, Jake, and offers a $200 reward for arrest and conviction if the act was deliberate.
The Destin LOG invites opinions from readers and asks for legible submissions. Letters must bear a signature and address and be mailed to Editor Destin LOG P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin Florida 32541.
A man died of cardiac arrest in a Holiday Isle parking lot after a 17 minute ambulance ride. Despite quick response, survival seemed unlikely without timely hospital care. Two firms seek a Destin area hospital, appealing a state denial while locals urge market driven access. A Canadian visitor noted 911 was unavailable.
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