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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1982
Page
4
The Destin Log is a Wednesday and Saturday publication serving Destin and South Walton County. It mails second class to subscribers from 106 Marler Street, Destin Florida. Advertising deadlines are Monday at noon and Thursday at noon.
A three man crew aboard a sailboat battles fog, whales, and 60 degree winds off Cape Hatteras. They dodge a US Navy warship and a tanker, endure 6 to 8 foot swells, and navigate into Atlantic City inlet before proceeding toward Maine.
Editorial lauds Destin charter boat skippers for endurance amid East Pass dredging delays Gulf storms and rising costs. It condemns proposed $500 annual saltwater license, noting the fleet as a unique economic asset and proving resilience against adverse conditions and policy changes.
The writer notes Engineers will survey East Pass shoreline and mentions a topographic survey from the east bridge abutment to Army Camp. Water sampling near Destin shows fecal counts from sewer plant 2,400 at one site and under two at the plant pond, with mixed results and no clear correlation to flood conditions. Local debate on 98 lane widening and safety left turns is reported to DOT and MPO with skepticism about six lanes.
In 1982 83 the United Way of Okaloosa County reports donations and pledges exceeded 339000 the highest total in its history. Special thanks go to local media partners Bayou Times Okaloosa News Journal Destin Log Playground Daily News Warner Annex Cable WCNU WFSH WFTW WMMK WNUE for their dedicated professional efforts.
A columnist riffs on Okaloosa County Commissioner Larry Anchors remarks about men not eating quiche and doing business in the newspaper. The piece mocks media leaks over growth management and recalls Anchors’ jab at a grand jury, ending with a playful offer to discuss over Quiche Lorraine.
Citizens may send opinions to Editor Destin LOG at P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin Florida 32541. Letters must be legible signed and include a return address. The paper reserves the right to edit and will not publish unsigned submissions.
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