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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1985
Page
4
The Destin Log publishes Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1225 Airport Road Destin FL 32541 with editor Jack Becklund and staff. Advertising deadlines Monday and Thursday noon. Copyright 1985 material protected. no reproduction without permission.
A narrator with a leaky mitral valve recounts rheumatic fever history and the appeal of Jarvik-7 artificial hearts. He notes others with pig valves and praises the field testing by Bill Schroeder and Murry Hayden at Humana Heart Institute, while stressing they are not human guinea pigs.
The piece argues that pioneers like Haydon and Chitwood assume risk for artificial hearts while criticizing limits of FDA approval. It contrasts the Jarvik-7 and Phoenix devices, noting the Phoenix implant kept a man alive 11 hours as a temporary measure until a human heart could replace it. The author expresses personal willingness to accept any available device to stay alive.
The Destin LOG asks readers to mail legible letters with signature and address. Include name and return address. editor reserves right to edit lengthy submissions. Send to ro Destin LOG P O Box 957 1225 Airport Road Destin 32541 for consideration.
Editorial argues Walton County should hire a qualified planner rather than reassign duties to untrained officials. The board plans to shift planning tasks to Dewey Wilson, a recently titled supervisor, amid the departure of Pat Blackshear to Northwest Florida Water Management District.
A reader in Homestead comments on a 2 20 85 photo of an 81 pound bass and praises the fisherman. He then outlines a satirical plan to develop the Florida Panhandle, proposing removal of vegetation, bulldozing dunes, seawalls, wall to wall condos, pavement for racing and parking, and paving waterways to eliminate odors, ending with a critique of such “vision” called ridiculous.
A writer argues that refusing seat belts costs public money and urges support for a mandatory belt law, viewing it as a financial and safety measure rather than a personal rights issue. The piece references ongoing columns and letters and notes continuation on Page 5A.
Destin City Council weighs options as about 500000 in annual state revenue sharing funds loom. Possible steps include raising occupational licenses, seeking alternatives to raise 3 mills in ad valorem taxes, or forgoing revenue sharing. A 1984 charter effort already limited property tax to 2 mills without a referendum.
The Destin council debates keeping the 2 mill cap or pursuing three mills via high occupational licenses. With about 700 city businesses, forcing licenses could cost firms up to 750 each and raise $580,000 for the city, while seeking revenue sharing may require fees, a county census, and a costly attorney.
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