Debating Women Members in Civic Clubs Sparks Fresh Heat
A town hall debate on admitting women to all male civic clubs heats up as Jaycees, Kiwanis, and Rotary face legal and ethical challenges. Courts sided with inclusion in Kiwanis, a Seattle Rotary chapter admitted women amid threats to its charter, and local Kiwanis members weigh lifting bans while stressing community service over standards.
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Letters to The Log Editorial Guidelines Dated Destin
Readers are invited to send opinions or disagreements with the paper's editorial stance. Submissions must be legible and include signature and address. Mail letters to Editor The Log P O Box 957 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541 for possible editing.
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South Walton Letter Expresses Sadness Over Land Sale
In a letter to the log, Margo Yourick from South Walton laments St. Joe Paper Company selling 21 000 acres to Development Group Inc. planning urban growth. She fears loss of rural life, anticipates rising noise from air traffic, and vows to stay to defend her home despite higher property values and Florida’s rapid development.
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Cornered Officials Brace for State Plan Push in Coastal Area
Destin Okaloosa and Walton County officials confront the state Department of Environmental Affairs over an area of critical state concern. The DCA deems the management plan incomplete despite local efforts, warning of a harsh course if goals remain unmet. Local leaders vow to proceed with remaining goals to avoid state takeover, urging swift action to minimize future costs.
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There Must Be More To It Than This. Florida DCA Criticial Concern Debate
A Florida columnist questions why Okaloosa County is designated a state critical concern area by the Department of Community Affairs. The piece notes home rule powers, zoning, comprehensive plans, and coastal land issues tied to Kelly Trust land. It suggests motives may include political or economic gain during a campaign season.
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Old 98 closing debate sparks editorial rebuttal letter
A reader rebuts a Saturday editorial on the Old 98 issue, arguing the DNR may have postponed plans rather than dropped them and asserting local officials favor a park plan that keeps the road open. The letter presses for citizen backing against Tallahassee planners and accuses the editorial of mischaracterizing local will.
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