DWU Board Moves to Streamline Emergency Notifications
Destin Water Users customers faced confusion during water emergencies as the DWU board considered a clearer plan. Board member Malcolm Patterson urged director alerts and a central command post at the water office to answer questions. Raymond Wheelery suggested callers leave messages for responders. Office manager Sharlotte Bell said a formal plan is in progress and directors are being contacted as details evolve. A meter reader may staff the emergency phone during incidents.
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DWU
Malcolm Patterson
Patterson
Raymond Wheelery
Whoelery
Sharlotte Bell
Terry
Watkins
Dredging Bids Accepted for East Pass Channel
A spokesman for the U S Army Corps of Engineers said bids on the East Pass Channel dredging were opened and the apparent low bidder is Hendry Dredging of Tampa per Dennis Wilson of the Panama City office. The winner will be announced within two weeks with a ten day review, up to 20 days to mobilize, and 60 days to complete the project.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
East Pass Channel
Hendry
Tampa
Dennis Wilson
Corps
Panama City
Wilson
Zoning Hearing Sets Final Destin Plan Review
A seven member panel chaired by Collier Houston will meet at 4 p.m. on July 20 on the Cox and Young building second floor to review zoning along Azalea Drive and residential lots near radio station WMMK. Three public hearings will follow at the Shalimar annex, with notices to be published in The LOG.
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Destin Peninsula
Destin
Cox and Young
Highway 98
Shalimar Annex
Schools Tax Hike Shouldn't Hurt in Okaloosa County
Karen MacGrogan reports on Florida's approved school tax plan and a potential Okaloosa County impact. Officials including Creel Richardson and Howard Hilburn say millage changes may not raise local taxes, while Walton County leaders warn broad increases could fuel opposition. The article notes other legislative increases in alcohol taxes and overseas corporate profits.
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Karen MacGrogan
Florida
Okaloosa County
Creel Richardson
Howard Hilburn
Hilburn
Park Seeks Change of Venue in 1982 Slaying Trial
Attorneys for Richard Micky Park seek a jury trial outside Okaloosa County for the August 1982 slaying of Destin resident Ted Schery. Judge Tolton will rule July 21. Co-defendant John Williams was found guilty of first degree murder and robbery with a deadly weapon.
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Richard “Micky
Alan Park
Destin
Ted Schery
Park
Okaloosa County
Circuit Court
Jere Tolton
Michael Gates
John F. Williams
Santa Rosa Beach
Williams
Schery
Walton County
Williams and Park
Ringgold
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Richardson
Taxpayers’ Association
John Clark
South Walton
Clark
Rodeo Dock
Deatin
Geachwear
White-Wilson Medical Center
Airport Road
Fort Walton Beach
Richard Estes
White- Wilson Medical Center
White
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