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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1987
Page
1
The Log presents a special Tax Tip section with guidance on income taxes including advantages of filing early deductibles and dependents. With April 15 approaching the article helps readers avoid mistakes on 1986 tax forms and highlights pages 7 through 10 for full tips.
Kathleen McEwan won the Fort Walton Beach High School pageant held Saturday night and is the daughter of Capt and Mrs Bobby Lee Walter of Destin. First runner up was Kelly Brown, Destin, with her twin Wendy as second runner up. Jane Turczynski placed third and Melissa Cathey fourth. Shelley Jarosz earned Miss Congeniality.
A notice describes a meeting about the Mid Bay Bridge project linking White Point near Niceville and Piney Point north of Destin. The document notes location and scope of the bridge crossing plan and invites public attendance.
A brief notice records tides and temperatures on the Seine with data indicating a 13th act, low tide at 0.1 meters, and March 13th noted for the readings.
Destin launches spring cleanup week March 14 to 22 with volunteers patrolling streets citywide. Environmental Committee spokesman George Warren cites health hazards from litter rats and vermin and urges yard and rights of way cleanup. Big 20 yard roll off dumpsters will be placed in four locations to ease disposal. Continued On Page 16A.
Okaloosa County Judge Mike Jones notes bumper stickers for DUI offenders could be issued locally but offers no plan to implement. Other judges in Orange County vary, with some supporting monitoring offenders and others opposing public embarrassment. Police and sheriff officials doubt stickers deter drinking and driving, stressing penalties and enforcement as primary.
Destin plans public hearing Friday night on a controversial sign ordinance. It sets size and spacing limits for billboards and on premise and off premise signs and requires existing signs to meet the rules by January 1, 1993. Commissioner John Himes criticized the 250 foot size limit and urged mall considerations for Downtown Destin Shopping Center Shoreline Village Mall and Shores Shopping Center.
A state official told local leaders that Destin Okaloosa and Walton counties should not be labeled as areas of critical state concern. A draft DCA report urged deactivating a subcommittee for one year and placing Okaloosa Destin into a six month monitoring period with six month progress reports on long range planning. Walton County faces a special agreement due to continued growth.
Destin residents over 18 and South Walton residents with Destin mailing addresses will decide whether to lease or deed the Destin Community Center to the city. A 50 year lease at $10 yearly rent covers insurance utilities and more. The board aims to set a voting date soon after drafting a deed and finalizing terms.
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