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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1987
Page
1
Volunteers needed at the Destin Little League ball field to run concession stands and support other duties during the season. Elementary School students and community members are urged to assist in operating stands and various tasks as volunteers are in short supply.
Destin City Hall announces its new address at 100 U.S. 98 overlooking the Kelly Dock. City staff spent the day relocating filing cabinets desks and offices to the relocated facilities as the chamber awaits ongoing move in and staffing updates.
Dr. Jerry Falwell grants Bob Grete authority to award seven two year scholarships totaling 5800 dollars each at Liberty University Lynchburg VA. Two scholarships go to valedictorian or salutatorian graduates and five to children of full time Christian workers. Contact Grete at 6789621.
State officials and local attorneys debated whether Old 98 fits state road criteria, alleging the DOT manipulated two formula elements to justify removing it from the state system. If reclassified, Old 98’s status would affect access through Henderson Beach State Park and final rulings rest with the Cabinet after the hearing officer’s May 26 decision.
Corporation of America joins with Sandestin Corporation to buy 50 percent of Sandestin stock. Appraisal set at 110 million dollars. half of mortgage debt assumed. Dedman plans 36 hole golf course and Sandollar Country Club costing 8 to 10 million, plus renovation of the convention center to boost resort year round viability.
Okaloosa County faces nearly 20 million dollars to build three new elementary schools to house a projected 1991 student surge in Crestview, Baker Laurel Hill, Destin, and the Twin Cities. Deputy Superintendent Creel Richardson cites 16 portables in use on the north end to meet current needs. Florida education officials note a statewide birth boom from 105000 in 1976 to 165000 in 1986, driving the trend.
Okaloosa County Judge Keith Brace in Crestview says new DUI penalties have reduced second offenses but not first offenses. DUI School Instructor Neil Sanders notes fewer second offenders while acknowledging persistent drinking drivers. Brace cites media awareness as lowering arrests in part, though repeat DUI activity remains steady at about 20 per month.
Dr Dan Bookout of Texarkana, a top ranked aviator, flew to Cuba with six Americans as a publicity stunt and personal achievement. He holds more than 150 international aviation records and aims to remain No 1, speaking during a Destin stopover about the Cuba trip and its lack of U S diplomatic ties. Continued on Page 10A.
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