Airport Manager Opposes Proposal on Airport Security Policy
Coy Thomason Okaloosa County Airport manager voices disapproval of proposed security changes at the July 9 Board of County Commissioners meeting. He defends current airport police and argues dual authority would harm operations while noting coordinated roles with the sheriff FAA FBI and Eglin security. Commissioner Mosier raises hostage concerns and the board plans further review and discussion.
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Coy Thomason
Okaloos County
Board of County Commissioners
Thomason
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Fort Myers
Daytona Beach
Pensacola
Jacksonville
Joe Mosier
Air
Sheriff's Department
Eglin
FAA
FBI
Board
Bill Peebles
UWF Announces July Seminar on Personal Computers
Three computer field experts join July 12 14 seminars at the University of West Florida to teach Getting Personal With Computers. Speakers include IBM’s Charlie Beckman and radiology director Bob Harriman plus Escambia School District computer specialist Carol Parker. Registration is 95 dollars per person or 170 dollars per couple and includes meals and a Playwrights Repertory Festival performance. contact 474-2156.
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University of West Florida
Charlie Beckman
IBM
Charlotte, NC
Bob Harriman
West Florida Regional Medical Center
Carol Parker
Escambia
Don Guests
Entre Computer
Steve Kirch
David Jacobi
UWF
Pensacola News
Miss Okaloosa Democrat Beauty Pageant at Crestview High
The Okaloosa Democratic Club sponsors a Miss Okaloosa Democrat pageant at Crestview High School at 7 p.m. on Saturday July 27. Contestants must be registered Democrats and pay a 25 dollar entry plus a 5 dollar photogenic fee. Seven divisions cover ages from 0 to 17 years, with queens and multiple alternates in each division. Queens win crowns trophies and banners. nonplacing participants receive trophies. Entries close July 20. contact 862-5438 for details.
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Okaloosa
Democratic Club
Crestview High School
Nightown Fire Plug Blocked Drains Fire Response
Destin fire officials report a public fire plug near Nightown is blocked by patrons, hindering access for hoses. Assistant Chief Hank Berry asks for three No Parking Fire Zone signs and five No Parking Tow Away signs, with county road crews to install them.
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Nightown
Destin Fire Department
Hank Berry
Berry
Destin Public Safety Committee
Richard Duke
Okaloosa County Commission
Mike Mitchell
Mitchell
Tony Vitale
County Road Department
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Heflin, PA
Main Street
Green Knight
Dresher
Bassett
Simmons
Stroke Council
American Heart Association
Florida
One P. O. Box
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Pliny
Walton Beach
American Gem Society
America
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