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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1984
Page
4
The Destin Log, published weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, serves Destin and South Walton County residents. The paper is mailed by second class mail from 106 Marler Street, Destin, Florida 32541, with a P O Box 957 and a separate Cano Square address, P O Box 1601, 32541.
The writer shares a string of Iowa humor and regional quirks aimed at lightening the block. Jokes touch on Maytag cycles, speed limits, library shushing, Gone with the Wind expulsions, and rivalries with Florida Minnesota and New Jersey. The piece preserves a playful, self aware tone as it pokes at local traits.
Editorial argues toward forming a harbor authority to oversee Destin Harbor and Old Pass Lagoon issues. It notes state and local studies, mixed reviews, and potential financing via a special taxing district, while praising private sector efforts and urging serious action.
Readers commend obituaries and local profiles, noting Eloise Pietenpol’s quiet community impact and Marge Lowen’s portrait by Ginny Foote. The Destin beach cleanup on May 5, coordinated by OCCS and POD supporters, is highlighted as a collective effort with local volunteers and leaders like Christine Watson and Bill Kane.
Ross Mackenzie writes a reflective meditation on father and son, memory and happiness as a man tours a Destin beach with his father. He recalls his late father’s traits and the cyclical nature of life, ending with a moment of shared wonder and a quote from J B Priestley.
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