Destin traffic report cited May dates for multiple violations
Deputy Ray MacGrogan filed a Destin City Hall traffic violation log listing numerous May citations. Individuals include Douglas Pitts and Aaron D. Taylor for stop sign violations at Mountain Drive and Palmetto Street, Mathias C. Noel for careless driving on U S 98, Michael S. Shahid for 40 mph in a 25 mph zone on Gulf Shore Boulevard, Danny G. Fell for unregistered vehicle and suspended license, Jackie L. Madison for careless driving and 60 mph in a 35 mph zone on U S 98, and several others for speeding parking and other infractions across Destin Okaloosa Island Shalimar and Mary Esther authorities.
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Destin City Hall
Ray MacGrogan
Douglas Pitts
DeFuniak Springs
Mountain Drive
Palmetto Street
Aaron D. Taylor
Crestview
Mathias C. Noel
Jackson
U.S. 98
Michael S. Shahid
Fort Walton Beach
Gulf Shore Boulevard
Danny G. Fell
Destin
Jackie L. Madison
U. S. 98
Esther
U.S
Gregory R. Easter
Billy J. Anglin
Benning Drive
Vincent R. Zingaretti
Bonnie J. Kerlin
Ohio
Okaloosa County
Shores Shopping Center
Sandra J. Thome
Okaloosa Island
Barry L. Lachowski
Shalimar
David S. Gandy
Georgia
Plan for Choctawhatchee Bay habitat plan gains support
Plan developers on the committee include Vic Deal Dave Weaver and Frances Spence with Spence noting 1975 involvement. The effort aims to create a regional authority for water and waste systems and a transportation authority while urging local densiy limits hurricane evacuation rules and dune and flood protection measures. The cost nears a half million with state aid sought at 400000 dollars as hearings loom.
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Runnels
Vic Deal
Dave Weaver
Frances Spence
Spence
Choctawhat Bay
Senate
Department of Transportation
Okaloosa-Walton
Obituary for Norris Thompson of Florida Passes at 53
Norris Thompson aged 53 of Jacksonville Florida died May 15 1985 in a Jacksonville hospital. He was born in Laurel Hill Florida and is survived by his mother Essie M Lawson of Crestview sisters Doris Beyer of Munger Michigan and Eileen Martin of Destin Florida. Funeral services were May 20 at 2 p.m. at McLaughlin Mortuary Chapel Fort Walton Beach with Rev D R Tucker officiating. Burial at Wright Cemetery Wright Florida. McLaughlin Mortuary handled arrangements.
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Norris Thompson
Phyllis
Jacksonville
Fla
Laurel Hill
Essie M. Lawson
Crestview
Doris Beyer
Munger, Mich
Eileen Mar
McLaughlin Mortuary
Chestnut Ave. S.E
Fort Walton Beach
D.R. Tucker
Wright Cemetery
Wright, Fla
Isle Beach Cleanup Begins on Holiday Isle
The Holiday Isle Improvement Association started a year round beachfront cleanup on Holiday Isle for about a mile of shoreline. North Florida Beach Cleaning began its 2 a.m. Tuesday sweep to remove trash and cigarette butts. The effort is a test to shape future cleaning frequency and seasonal intensity.
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Holiday Isle
The
Isle Board
North Florida Beach Cleaning
Destin City Council Sets Two Committee Meetings
Destin City Council agendas show the Recreation Committee and the Planning Commission meeting Thursday May 23 at City Hall. Both sessions start at 7 p.m. with the planning group holding a workshop.
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Destin City
City Hall
Planning Commission
DWU to Work With Abusers to Fix Utility Issues
DWU plans to first engage with people abusing the system to fix problems. Watkins said the utility will work with anyone possible, noting some homeowners may be unaware their service connections are improper. Visitors to the DWU office can seek a solution, but strict action will follow to stop illegal use.
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Watkins
DWU
Utility
Rotary aids Africa with improvised autoclave shipment
Brechin plans to ship a steam autoclave for sterilizing instruments to Africa after securing a voltage converter. Greg Artabasy and Theo discuss setup, box packaging, and international timing, noting Rotary’s 3 H programs and Project 2005 aiming to eradicate polio by 2005.
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Brechin
Destin
Greg Artabasy
Theo
Artabasy
Africa
Rotary
Tombo
City bills eyed for floor action on local matters
Ward aide Marianne Murfee said HB 1400 should be withdrawn from committee to reach the House floor. HB 1402 was referred to the House Community Affairs Committee to clarify the charter regarding lands in east Destin owned by the Coleman L. Kelly Trust. Murfee aims to move both bills to the special order calendar for Thursday local bills day. Artabasy estimated a $25 million cost to vaccinate every child worldwide.
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Ward
Marianne Murfee
East Destin
Coleman L. Kelly Trust
House
Murfee
Artabasy
Destin City Eyes Swift Passage of Revenue Sharing Bill
City officials express cautious optimism as Destin seeks state revenue sharing funds. City Manager Jack Dorman hopes the bill clears the House quickly and advances to the Senate with minimal opposition. Pensacola attorney Ed Holland Jr. was set to travel to Tallahassee to prevent any delays. Continued coordination with Holland and Tallahassee lawmakers aims to keep the bill from slipping through cracks.
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Jack Dorman
Senate
Dorman
Ed Holland Jr
Pensacola
Tallahassee
Holland
City official backs precinct split to ease long voting lines
City Council Chairman Bill Phillips supports dividing the precinct after noting past election delays. He cited a 2,260 resident turnout with lines up to two hours in 50 degree weather on November 6 and said growth toward the Walton County line will necessitate a new site to cut congestion.
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Bill Phillips
Phillips
Destin
Walton County
League of Women Voters backs new precinct for smoother voting
Renee Williams president cites fewer lines and simpler logistics as reasons the League supports adding a precinct. Garrett notes need for extra poll workers funded by the election supervisor's budget. No machine issues since the county plans to purchase more voting machines this year.
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Renee Williams
League of Women Voters
League
Garrett
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Destin Traffic Report
Beach Drive
Dennis G. Moore
Ernest E. Blow
Mary
Buddy Runnels
Rotary International Foundation
United States
Buffet
Rockefeller
Bayview Dining Room
Breeze ‘N’ Clean Condo and Janitorial Service, Inc
Pace Cleaning Service
Carolyn Stanard
Earline Wilson
Jerry L. White
James W. Harris
Dhurries
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Shores Shopping Ctr
Dhurrie
Cameron Rugs & Carpets
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