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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1986
Page
2
Fire inspectors from Okaloosa County cities draft a county wide fire code, creating an advisory board. The plan requires each department to approve new projects before building permits. The code would mandate sprinklers alarms smoke detectors hydrants water supply and dockside standpipes.
Destin officials urge residents to contact insurers as ISO credit rating falls from 7 to 6 effective August 1. The lower rating could reduce residents fire insurance costs and reflects improved local fire protection and response standards.
Gubernatorial candidate Steve Pajcic schedules his single major Panhandle rally for Monday September 15 at the Fort Walton Beach Fairgrounds. Campaign spokesman Lloyd Blue of Destin notes Pajcic’s sister Mary Grace Evers lives in the area and says the event underscores his priority in the Panhandle. The rally follows Pajcic’s strong second in Okaloosa County and his runoff opponent Jim Smith. The fish fry opens to the public at 7 p.m.
The Destin Log is published and printed each Wednesday and Saturday at 1225 A Road, Destin in Florida 32641 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. Postmaster: address changes should be sent to The Destin Log P O Box 957, Destin, FL 32641.
The Destin Fire Department's tentative 1987-1988 budget totals 522390 with a .75 millage rate. Salaries cover 43 percent, including 12 ex personnel and a firefighter raise. insurer costs exceed 23000 and 15000 goes to central. A ladder truck down payment of 86650 and 25000 for housing the truck are planned. A public hearing is set for Sept 18 at 7 p.m. at the Destin Fire Station.
Destin Water Users will move a fire hydrant off Barney Hendersons property near Old 98 and perform grading at an estimated cost of 2000 to 3000 dollars, with DOT billed for the work. The DOT admits using an outdated map. DWU blames DOT, while DWU will relocate the hydrant to avoid Hendersons land. The Destin City Council will hold the first public hearing on a cable franchise Monday at 7 pm at the Community Center. Additional business includes committee appointments, liability insurance for Rodeo Dock leasing, and a state ER contract to obtain a 45000 coastal zone management grant to hire a harbor management consultant.
Col Jackson Rambeau U S Air Force retiree age 70 of Destin Fla died Sept 10 1986 in a local hospital born Brewton Ala lived in area since 1976 retired 1961 after 24 years service member Destin United Methodist Church survivors include wife Lucille Rambeau son Robert Rambeau daughter Vicky Carlson brother Marrion Rambeau sisters Marjorie Hardley Louise Osborne Katherine Lee funeral 11 am Sept 12 at Destin United Methodist Church with Rev Charles Avery officiating burial Destin Memorial memorials to Destin United Methodist Church. Samuel Harrison Sam Dunaway 54 Route 3 Box 387 Freeport Fla died Sept 9 1986 after extended illness retired civil service heavy equipment operator with 3202nd Civil Engineering Squadron Eglin AFB lifelong Freeport resident member and ordained deacon of Rosemont Baptist Church Niceville Fla musician survivors include wife Sarah Dunaway sons Rev Samuel D Dunaway Robin Dunaway Bonifay Fla Sgt John E Dunaway Bonie Dunaway Fort McClellan Ala Michael C Dunaway Freeport daughter Jessie Stone Freeport brother Donell Dunaway Lynn Haven sisters Margaret Wesley Barbara Dills Mary Citchens Gail Covington Aliie Evans granddaughters Tonia Christian Stone Marie Jennifer Amber Jessie Nicole Dunaway grandson John E Dunaway Jr
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