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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1985
Page
7
Keith Strong of Destin reported a vehicle burglary on January 1 between 1 and 3 a.m. A 1975 Oldsmobile parked at Beach Drive had its driver's window broken and an after market stereo system with four Pioneer speakers and 80 cassette tapes stolen, totaling 1 050 dollars. Dash damage estimated at 250 dollars. Deputy Donaldson investigated.
The Tejano overdue between Galveston and Cozumel was found safe in Mexico after a 9 18 report. A 17-foot craft taking on water in Cinco Bayou led to response by the Florida Marine Patrol and a private refloat. Big Foot towed to Destin Marina after a 1 10 p m Disabled near Destin sea buoy and a red flare spotted at 7 27 p m. An investigation found youths firing flares for New Year’s Eve and was ceased.
John Vernal Storey of Port Elgin Ontario aged 75 and longtime Winter guest at Holiday Surf and Raquet Club Destin died Thursday January 3 after a period in hospital. He was a retired police officer and well known in the community.
Gray Gilmore 37 of Destin died November 15 1984 born Los Alamos New Mexico lived Ft Collins Colorado before moving to Destin 1979. He attended Colorado State University and was a building contractor and former Destin Snowbirds Club vice president. Survived by wife Diana and daughters Anna Jessica Judy and two area sisters. Memorials to St Andrew's By The Sea Episcopal Church Memorial Fund. Funeral services handled by McLaughlin Funeral Home.
Reports show Abernathy leading mayoral contributions at 4065 with 3907.49 spent. Joy Dunlap has 1520 contributed and 1381.22 spent. Najarian 290 contributed and 182.18 spent. Council race lists Beth McCabe with 1680 and 1072.12 spent, Sally LaChapelle 865 and 854.90 spent, Jimmy Vaughn 720 and 701.27 spent. Destin charter sets four-year terms for top four vote getters and two-year terms for next four. council seat unpaid.
In Destin, 37 mayoral hopefuls include four contenders for the race. Ages range from 28 to 69, with all mayoral candidates aged 55 or older and the oldest at 69. The candidate pool features more women than men at average ages 46 and 51 respectively.
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