Crime Report Found Back Door Breach and Car Thefts
A crime report describes burglary at Genzler Realty with four checks stolen, three signed, plus a set of golf clubs and eight cassette tapes taken from a car. Back door entry suggests unlocked access. unknown how the car was entered. Items valued at 156 dollars. Deputy Johnny Eubanks investigated. September 30 a resident reported his car stolen after two women stayed overnight at his home. Vehicle valued at 600 dollars, a 1976 Buick. Deputy Christopher M. Lahr investigated. September 19 a garage burglary yielded eight Ruger handguns valued at 2,073 dollars, still in original boxes. Deputy Hank Garrett investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edward Genzler
Genzler Realty
Genzler
Johnny Eubanks
Soals
Christopher M. Lahr
Park Court
Bob Doolittle
Hank Garrett
Destin Area Growth Spurred by Planning Council Study
The Bridge Regional Planning Council confirmed substantial and fast growth in Destin since the last transportation study, noting rapid expansion east of Destin and in northwest Fort Walton Beach, Bluewater Bay, Niceville, and areas south of Niceville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regional Planning Council
Destin
Fort Walton Beach
Bluewater Bay
Niceville
Destin Seafood Festival Weekend Highlights and Road-Proof Plans
The Destin Seafood Festival features races and contests including Rodeo Run a 10-K at 8 a.m. at Taylor Park Destin Cup a 20 mile boat race at 11 a.m. and Great Wine Race at 3 p.m. Saturday with shuttle buses from The Shores Shopping Center. Officials warn bridge funding hinges on political backing and traffic data. construction could not start until after 1988.
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Taylor Park
Shores
Main Street
Kelly
Destin
Benning Drive
Benning
Mountain Drive
U.S. 98
Moreno Plaza
Festival Grounds
Sailors Remembered as Ashes Spread Over Gulf
Friends recall teens Bryan Klein and Richard Doolittle who sailed together and shared a love of the sea. Eric Brimling, crew on the New Florida Girl, will have his ashes scattered at 6 p.m. from Destin Harbor as relatives and friends join the voyage. The ceremony will honor his memory with music and waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Richard
Eric Brimling
Klein
Doolittle
Destin Blue Gulf Beach Service
Alan
Eric Brimling remembered for humor and seafaring life
Floyd and family recall Eric Brimling as a humorous deckhand who loved the sea and could cook fish well. Donations in his name to Oceanic Society are requested in lieu of flowers. Services set for 2 p.m. today at the Universalist-Unitarian Fellowship in Fort Walton Beach. note that Richard was buried in Destin Memorial Cemetery yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd
Eric
Jane Brimling
The
Oceanic Society
16Th Street N.W
Washington D.C
Delbert Marler
Florida Girl
Marler
Brimling
Florida
Universalist-Unitarian Fellowship
Fort Walton Beach
Richard
Destin Memorial Cemetery
Doolittle 16 Dies From Auto Accident In Destin
Richard Eugene Doolittle age 16 of 526 Park Ct Destin died Tuesday October 1 1985 from injuries in an auto crash. He was born in Dayton Ohio and lived in Destin seven years. Survivors include his parents Robert E and Mary Doolittle of Destin brothers James Robert Paul Brian Alan Clinton Doolittle all of Destin and grandmother Grace Doolittle Mobile Alabama. Friends may call at McLaughlin Mortuary Fort Walton Beach Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday October 4 from McLaughlin Mortuary Chapel with Rev Charles Avery officiating. Burial in Destin Memorial Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Eugene Doolittle
Park Ct
Destin
Richard
Dayton
Ohio
Fort Walton Beach High School
Robert E
Mary Doolittle
James Robert
Paul Brian
Alan Clinton Doolittle
Grace Doolittle
Mobile
McLaughlin Mortuary
Chestnut Ave. S.E
Fort Walter Beach
Charles Avery
Destin Memorial Cemetery
Memorial services for Eric J. Blimling held Oct 5
Family and friends of Eric J. Blimling will gather Saturday at 2 p m in the Universalist Unitarian Fellowship of Fort Walton Beach. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent in his name to the Oceanic Society in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric J. Blimling
Universalist- Unitarian Fellowship
Fort Walton Beach
Carmel
Eric
Oceanic Society
16Th Street NW
Washington, DC
Rentschler MSgt. Robert V. Rentschler obituary in Destin
Robert Vincent Rentschler MSgt. USAF retired died at 67 on September 25 1985 at his Destin home. Native of Dell Rapids South Dakota he lived in the area eight years and retired from the Air Force in 1959 after 20 plus years service. He founded DAV Chapter 29 Oakland MD life member DAV Chapter 72 Fort Walton Beach life member of VFW and American Legion Oakland MD played in the Navy Band and belonged to Retired Enlisted Men's Assoc in Destin. Survived by wife Geneva of Destin and several children and grandchildren. Burial with military honors at Barrancas National Cemetery Pensacola following services at McLaughlin Mortuary Fort Walton Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Vincent Rentschler Sr
USAF
Indian Trail
Destin
Dell Rapids
South Dakota
Msgt
Rentschler
U.S. Air Force
D.A.V
Oakland
Maryland
Geneva Gallagher
Parkersburg
Maureen Sharps
Shirley McDonald
San Antonio
Charles R. Rentschler
Colton
Delia Johnson
Fargo
North Dakota
McLaughlin
McLaughlin Mortuary
Chestnut Ave. S.E
Fort Walton Beach
Robert M. Wineberg III
Barrancas National Cemetery
Pensacola
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brian K. Seals
Siebert Drive
Ed Mierziewski
Phillips
Okaloosa County
White Point-Piney Point
Anchors
MPO
Harbor Resort
Robert Vincent Rentschler
A. Destin Harbor
Gulf
East Pass
Choctawhatchee Bay
Destin Harbor Resort
Durango Road
Holiday Isle
Guilt of Mexico
Gulf Shore Drive
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