Heritage plans fall events and local history talk
The Coastal Heritage Foundation under President Art Jones schedules a fall program at Point Washington United Church on Sunday Sept 21 at 3 PM featuring General William Miller, Tallahassee defender and land donor to the church and school. Other plans include an autumn membership tea in October. The column also notes local family news and reflections on voter turnout.
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Coastal Heritage Foundation
Art Jones
Point Washington United Church
Willian Miller
Tallahassee
Point Washington
Miller
Grand Jury Steps Aside Amid Federal Probe In Walton County
Walton County grand jurors will pause their investigation of county officials as a federal probe proceeds. Judge Clyde Wells extended the jury term to September 6. FDLE Chief Mickey Watson testified, while no subpoenas have been issued and cooperation remains satisfactory.
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U.S. Attorney's Office
FDLE
Schochtech
Walton County
Clyde B. Wells
Mickey Watson
Fdle Northwest
Schoditsch
First Judicial Circuit
Watson
Walton Grand Jury
Local Races Decide Walton County Election Outcomes
Runoff Bowles led with 1,033 votes over Joe Rollins 932. Herring kept her seat with 3,391 votes or 56 percent, over Jerry Jones 2,739. Martin edged JoAnne Campbell by 289 votes to win a fourth School Board term with 3,450 to 3,161. Walton turnout exceeded 50 percent with 7,174 of 14,327 registered voters casting ballots across 33 precincts, while South Walton fell to 34.8 percent.
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Bowles
Joe Rollins
Herring
Martin
Jerry Jones
JoAnne Campbell
Campbell
Thompson
Walton County
South Walton
McCormick Peters plan runoff focus on opposing voters
After 787 of 2,264 turnout, McCormick and Peters agreed to target voters who backed other challengers for the September 30 runoff. McCormick said the result prompted a two week hard push. Courthouse observers noted the closeness and warned incumbents may not feel secure.
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McCormick
Peters
Sewer talks aim to resolve bond issue without court
The official said discussions are ongoing and no direct involvement or stance is clear yet. Once legal matters are settled and bonds proceed, part of the funds will pay the mortgage. Allstate Insurance, the bond purchaser, has addressed questions and stands ready to close. The Sandestin Utility Company acquisition, though not in initial plans, will enhance the Walton system toward regionalization per the governor’s growth mandate. The sale includes SAC lines, a 600000 gallon per day plant, franchise rights for Sandestin Beach Resort and nearby areas, plus a DEP permit to double plant capacity.
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Tanck
Allstate Insurance Company
Sandestin Utility Company
FCSC
SAC
Sac’s
Sandestin Beach Resort
Tops
City Council weighs DGI options for Grayton East land swap
The council discussed developer real estate interests including potential DGI terms for purchasing properties or swapping land in the Grayton East Addition. Officials weighed financial implications, timeline, and project governance while seeking public input and ensuring zoning compatibility.
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Grayton East Addition
Governor eyes Topsail Hill tract amid state buyout talks
The article notes ongoing discussions with DGI about a potential purchase, with DGI President Ron Peek confirming favorable talks. The Topsail Hill tract, estimated at $7.1 million, ranks high on the governor's personal priority list, and the state may still acquire at least part of the property.
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DGI
Graham
Tiue
Ron Peek
Topsail Hill
Peek
Expansion planned to meet rising service demand
Tanek said the plant will expand to 1.2 million per day and reach capacity soon. The upgrade will allow service growth by next summer and facilitate eastward line deployment to better serve the area.
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Tanek
Activities and Meals Schedule for COUNCIL ON AGING 1986
September 8 to 12 at Fort Walton Beach and Santa Rosa Island centers lists weekly activity calendars and daily menus. Activities include crafts, games with prizes, movie days, adaptive bowling, yoga, and card sessions, with clubs like Friendship Sunshine Willing Workers and in-room crafts. Menu items span chicken gumbo, shepherds pie, pork cutlet, chicken salad, and porcupine meatballs with milk and fruit desserts.
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Council ON Aging
Fort Walton Beach Center
Friendship Club
Sunshine Club
Santa Rosa Island Center
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American Heart Association
Humanaire
Fort Walton Beach
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Okaloosa Gas
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Arpet
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