Destin Charter’s Article VI Tests Civic Power For Recall Referendum
The Destin charter’s Article VI outlines initiative and recall abilities for residents, allowing 10 percent of registered voters to force referendums or recall officials. It excludes budget and tax matters, yet guarantees public say in city government, underscoring local control and citizen involvement as a starting point for incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Destin
County Commission
Okaloosa
Crestview
Tallahassee
Destin Cup honors thank many for festival success
In a Destin LOG letter from the chairman of the Destin Cup, gratitude is extended to Vanita Trippe for cruiser race leadership, the Destin LOG for trophies and shirts, Peter Bos for donating Sandestin II as committee HQ, and Capt. Mike Holmes, Steve Scruggs, Holley James for hospitality and support. Also recognized are Bill Deming and Greg Crosswhite of Bluewater Bay, Lorelei Stroble for food, Reiner Rietig of Sandestin Yacht Club for hosting after the race, Craig Garrison for photography, Margo Russell and Tom Williams Jr. for sailors and crew portraits, and Betty and Jeannie Schwab for scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
Destin
Peter Bos
Sandestin II
Mike Holmes
Steve Scruggs
Holley James
Bill Deming
Greg Crosswhite
Bluewater Bay
Lorelei Stroble
Reiner Rietig
Sandestin Yacht Club
Craig Garrison
Margo Russell
Tom Williams Jr
Betty
Jeannie Schwab
King Mackerel Catch Limits Stir Destin Charter Coasts
Editorial warns that a two fish per trip limit proposed by the Marine Fisheries Commission could devastate Destin charter operations and push anglers to Alabama or Louisiana. It questions enforcement, water boundaries, and economic impact while urging a rethink of the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Fisheries Commission
Bob Graham
Destin
MFC
Alabama
Louisiana
At the dump a funny tale of cleaning and chaos
A humorous reminiscence about a weekly dump run and a near marital upset. The narrator recalls cleaning a garage, finding humor in carport tidiness, and a midnight haul that included a car tag and old items. Neighbors witnessed the dump run and teased about the high school jersey seen at the scene.
Junk King visits the dump and a household mystery
A chaotic home scene unfolds as the Junk King confronts a man about mislaid items and odd junk. The narrative features a hunt for a hunting shirt, a grease rag, and a turquoise chair with a purple table amid talk of Sanitation Engineering and a Dolly Parton dress. The dog is suspected of taking the finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junkies Anonymous
Dolly Parton
Burt Reynolds
Junk Collection
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Scripps-Howard
Pune
Airport Road
Florida
South Walton County
Santa Rosa Beach
Office & Circulation Distribution
P.O. Box
Cano
P.O
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Ingrid Kreis
Karen MacGregor
Patricia Gould
Pam Mee
Peggy Bailer
B.J. Dier
Lenah Elliott
Dot Jones
Carol McCrie
Mike Mitchell
Tinkie True
Margaret Watson
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Carol Becklind
Melanie Robinson
Mary Crosby
Byron Meade
Angie Chase
Mark Lent
Sally Poff
Wanda Remedy
Cathia Strickland
Gene Sinsko
Mary Deal
Laura Smith
Faye Nettles
Ed Poole
Walton
By Jim Chitwood
Editorial
Cmterry St
By Carol McCrue
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