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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1984
Page
4
A writer and wife flee a cold spell for a spontaneous trip to south Florida chasing warmth. Amid packing, meetings, and building plans, they debate topics for a column and end with a tongue-in-cheek note accusing the missing author of lying about writing it.
Volunteers and local donations propel the United Way campaign to 381,618 dollars, surpassing the goal and benefiting Destin organizations. Kilpatrick calls the effort fantastic as agencies like the Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Child Day Care, Council on Aging, Epilepsy Society, Salvation Army and YMCA receive funding for disaster relief, safety classes, senior services, youth programs and more.
Nellie and Pam Magouirk thank Homemakers Club Methodist Church senior citizens and others for stocking stuffers delivered Christmas Eve. The Destin Library Board expresses gratitude to volunteers donors and users noting library funds come from donations and sales and will continue serving Destin for over forty years.
The writer reflects on year end questions from media and urges focus on basic needs for Destin in 1984. He notes the county landfill lacking a permanent DER permit, seeks DEA guidance, and considers consulting a firm to address sewage and waste. He asserts growth depends on solving garbage and sewer issues before other concerns.
A Destin environmental effort to sidestep a state settlement over Holiday Isle sand failed in federal court because POD lacked legal standing under Florida land law. Clean-Up ‘84 seeks a constitutional amendment to allow third parties to intervene in environmental matters, among other provisions.
Jim Chitwood reports on proposed rights to a healthful environment and public trust in natural resources, plus the issue of legal standing. Critics warn that new standing could invite frivolous suits, while proponents urge safety amid growing environmental threats before an upcoming legislative session.
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