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Destin Log

Location

Destin, Florida, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1986

Page

3

Veteran seeks tax relief amid conflicting exemptions

A totally disabled veteran, Reichelt, questions why he was billed $25 in charges after receiving a tax exemption from ad valorem taxes under Florida law. A lien followed and a lawsuit was dismissed, with the judge noting merit in his exemption claim and advising contact with the Fire District. Fire District Chair Patton admits system confusion and limited capacity to resolve exemptions, urging the veteran to approach the fire commission while acknowledging lack of prior case handling.

Reichelt Florida Little Brace Little and Fountain Fire Commission Fire District Tom Patton Board Patton South Walton Cope Center

Area Honors Veterans With Local Parades and Ceremonies

Fort Walton Beach hosts a 7 PM Veterans of Foreign Wars parade along U S 98 and Eglin Parkway to Fort Walton Square with World War I veterans as marshals. Poppy Girl Dawn Harper rides, American Legion Post 296 will place new flags on graves in Destin, and a Doolittle Memorial ceremony in Valparaiso will feature Col Howard J. Oakes as keynote speaker with wreaths coordinated by Bill Crandall.

Fort Walton Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars U.S. 98 Eglin Parkway Fort Walton Square Dawn Harper Destin Twin Cities Doolittle Veterans Memorial John Sims Parkway Valparaiso Howard J. Oakes 3201St Air Base Group Eglin Afb Bill Crandall

Gas Tax Fails but Not Dead in Local Vote

Local voters defeat a proposed 6 cent gasoline tax by a 3-2 margin while notes suggest a 5 or 6 cent option could pass 4-1. Revenue would be spent on reed and bridge improvements in the county. Commissioners Griffin and Hall emphasize continuing efforts despite the setback.

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