Destin Looks For State Share Amid Budget Dilemma
Destin City Council hears a plan to secure about $500,000 yearly in state revenue sharing while avoiding a $580,000 first year shortfall. Mayor Bob McIlroy warns millage must not exceed 3 mills to qualify, but the charter caps at 2 mills. Six revenue options are outlined to fund the 1985–86 budget, due July 1, 1985, including beverage and trailer license fees, with further details on each source and feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Bob McIlroy
McIlroy
McIilroy
Jimmy Vaughn
Vaughn
Flood Warning Signals Risk After Heavy Rains
Officials issued a flood alert as rising waters prompted drivers to avoid flooded roads. Emergency crews monitored key creeks and advised residents in affected communities to stay prepared and heed evacuation directions if conditions worsen.
Tho Elected To DWU Board In Destin
Newcomers Paul Hayden and Leonard Nelson join incumbent Bruce Morrison to form a three year board term on the Destin Water Users at the annual meeting. Hayden, 68, a retired General Electric district manager, vows service to the community. Nelson, 66, a five year resident and retired mechanical engineer, cites Navy water system experience. Morrison, a Destin plumber, seeks completion of started programs. The trio won from five candidates among 113 attendees at Destin Elementary School. New members join at the next board meeting on Tuesday March 12. Continued on Page 6A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Humphries
Paul Hayden
Leonard Nelson
Bruce Morrison
Destin Water Users Board of
Hayden
General Electric Co
Destin
Nelson
U.S. Navy
Morrison
Henry “Bud” Michelsen
Bob Lloyd
David Wolf
Jerry Najarian
L.J. Henderson
Pssst Want To Buy A Worm Farm Cheap
Karen MacGrogan reports Florida consumers were duped by a promoter selling worm farms with promises of rapid profits. Promoters claimed health and lipstick uses and large future buys, but Florida Department of Agriculture official Mike Southward says the scheme is a typical get rich quick fraud. Consumer Services notes this agency handles food inspections tenant disputes and work at home schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen MacGrogan
Mike Southward
Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Southward
North Florida Press Club
Consumer Services
New Air Transportation Task Force Eyes Destin Airport
Tina Harbuck reports Okaloosa County forms a new Air Transportation Task Force to study improving commercial air service east of Destin. Chair Max Bruner cites need for better facilities while Eglin AFB limits flights to 50 daily through the joint-use terminal, with all slots spoken for. Commissioner Mike Mitchell notes the Air Force controls the airfield and isn’t likely to increase flights.
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Tina Harbuck
Destin
Okaloosa County
South
Walton Peninsula
Task Force
Max Bruner
Eglin Air Force Base
Okaloosa
Air Force
Eglin
Coy Thomason
Thomason
Republic
American Southeastern Airlines
Air New Orleans
Eastern Metro Express
Canada
Consumer division outlines complaint trends and actions
The division notes 963 written complaints in November with mail order leading, followed by auto and health services. Telephoned complaints totaled 6,783 across all categories. Eight analysts work with businesses to change laws and curb fraud. Local phone solicitations are a major issue. be assertive and hang up if uninterested. The motto: An informed consumer is the best protection against fraud.
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Southward
Setback Request For Isle Project Placed On Hold
An application to develop a portion of Holiday Isle condos seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line has been put on indefinite hold. Destin Guardian Corp seeks two seven story buildings up to 162 feet seaward, but is considering a preferred plan with up to 15 stories landward of the CCCL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Holiday Isle
Jetty East
Destin Pointe Resort
DNR
Brett Moore
Destin
F. Lloyd Blue
Destin Guardian Corp
Moore
Blue
DNA
CCCL
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Destin Libf
Tanner
Ver
ASI
Tho
DWU
Mike Mitchell
Destin Bridge
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