Beach Mouse Controversy Stirs Developers and Public
The Peromyscus Polionotus beach mouse controversy draws attention from developers and environmentalists alike. Journalists cite the snail darter example and note potential habitat protections could slow coastal condo plans. A St Louis developer warns of jail if mice prevail, while others urge relocating remaining mice to a park as a humane compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peromyscus Polionotus
Hari Kari
Atlanta Constitution
Peiclido
White Powder Beach
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
James J. Kilpatrick
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Gulf Beachfront
Joseph O. Morrissey Jr
Morrissey
Beau Bricklemyer
Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation
Dumping Alert Suggested For Okaloosa County
In an editorial call, Okaloosa County should adopt a Dumping Alert program modeled after Florida's Wildlife Alert. Citizens would anonymously report illegal roadside dumping to the environmental officer, receiving a report number and potential cash rewards if the dumper is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Okaloosa County
Airport Road
Tom Phillips
Destin
Phillips
Holiday Isle 75-foot height limit defended by association
A letter from a Holiday Isle Improvement Association director rebuts a front page article about the 75 foot height cap. The board states it will consider new plans but remains bound by covenants that enforce the 75 foot maximum. The writer questions media and other voices in the controversy and clarifies the association’s position for leaseholders and local authorities. Also praise from South Walton Emergency Services for three new fire trucks and gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holiday Isle
Wewgroup
Holiday Isle Improvement Association
Martin
Wengroup
Holiday Isle Association
South Walton County
South Walton
Destin Fire Department praised for rapid brush fire response
George and Margaret Taylor of Crystal Beach thank the Destin Fire Department for a quick response to Tuesday's brush fire that threatened the neighborhood. They commend the professional handling and note the fire crew returned that night to ensure everyone was safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destin Fire Department
Crystal Beach
George and Margaret Taylor
Open Car Doors Debate Sparks Mall Adventure
An old friend recalls the days when men opened car doors for women while a modern couple argues the practice reflects equality. A shopping mall scene unfolds as a man insists women open their own doors, quoting a controversial article and ending with a compromise plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Jack
Ron Betcalf
Bob Zink
Jim Smythfield
Jennie
Miss Scarlett
Ron
Bob
Jim
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Scripps-Howard
Tin
Santa Rosa Beach
Office & Circulation Distribution
P.O. Box
Cano
P.O
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Ingrid Kreis
Karen MacGrogan
Patricia Gould
Pam Mee
Peggy Bailer
B.J. Dier
Lenah Elliott
Dot Jones
Mike Mitchell
Tinkie True
Margaret Watson
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Carol Becklund
Melanie Robinson
Mary Crosby
Byron Meade
Vanita Trippe
Lona Williams
Mark Lent
Sally Poff
Wanda Remedy
Cathia Strickland
Gene Sinsko
Joyce Perkins
Laura Smith
Faye Nettles
Ed Poole
Okaloosa
Walton
By Jim Chitwood
Ferraro
Ed Meese
Fritz Mondale
Rodney Dangerfield
Editorial
Swes
Pura
Carol WeCrite
Walton Counties
Out-of
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Destin Log
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