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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1986
Page
13
Shalimar finds daycare work but misses a raise without a degree. Carol, inspired by her husband’s college path, postpones her own studies to support him. After he graduates she pursues adult basic education and is working toward a GED at Fort Walton Beach Center in Okaloosa Walton Junior College.
Carol, who once struggled with illiteracy, aims to teach children with learning disorders after continuing from Page 1A. A close friend encouraged her with the words you just learn differently than other people, which she now cherishes as she pursues college and a teaching career.
A West Florida Regional Planning Council assessment outlines a $75 million resort hotel project with 3200 square feet of commercial space and 549 construction jobs, plus about 586 permanent positions. The main issue at a Thursday public hearing was whether Destin Water Users can handle effluent. DWU plans spray irrigation at Indian Bayou. Arcade of Destin Inc questions DWU capacity for phase two and groundwater contamination. The commission will consider eight RPC conditions, including proof of adequate waste, water, and sewer capacity before phase two.
DWU spokesman notes Smith details skirted versus welded tank on Kelly Street. Destin tanks built 1974 after Brown Steel completed Pensacola tank share ovaloid design and 500000 gallon capacity, half of the ruptured Pensacola unit. Smith says initial visual inspection completed and promising.
Smith said a thorough check of two water tanks will take a few months as tanks must be drained. The DWU board was told inspections will cost about 6000 dollars. He stressed the tanks pose no danger and that they have been inspected previously, with a more detailed look this time.
Health officials warn that Salmonella can be ingested via contaminated water or foods such as chicken turkey and turtles. The disease causes sudden abdominal pain nausea and sometimes vomiting. Laboratory testing remains the only method to confirm infection.
Destin Water Users tests the alum filtration system treating wastewater for irrigation at Indian Bayou Golf Course. Erik Smith says Health and Rehabilitation Services will run viral tests starting Monday. The $2.2 million system aims to replace percolation ponds and keep turf green, with plans for airport and U.S. 98 median installations.
The Destin Water Users Board approved buying two used pickup trucks to add a field crew. General Manager Erik Smith said staffing and vehicles were lacking for daily work. A 1985 Dodge Ram was bought for 4975 dollars and a 1984 Isuzu for 4475 dollars. One more employee was discussed but not approved.
A committee of local officials unanimously approved an interlocal agreement to form a regional utility authority for Okaloosa Walton and Santa Rosa counties. The panel, featuring two appointees from each county and one from Destin Fort Walton Beach Gulf Breeze and Freeport, kept a clause allowing Santa Rosa County to withdraw if it disagrees with certain spending items.
Stokes moved to Destin and became cemetery board chair, despite no background, raising about $6,000 for improvements such as ramps gates columns flower beds and roads. He helped build a storage building and has led Lions Club and Destin community roles. Ross Marler award recipients listed include Wallace Clark Nell Marler Jerry Najarian and others since 1975.
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