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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1983
Page
4
The Destin Log is published every Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed to subscribers as Second Class Mail with advertising deadlines Monday Noon and Thursday Noon.
Jack Straws recalls moving to Holiday Isle to escape heat and sandstorms. The family attempts shade by planting five palm trees four died, then a shotgun approach with several tree varieties. Three of the red tops failed in the first year, leaving the effort in doubt.
A family recounts attempting a weeping willow magnolia and a popcorn tree to create shade on Holiday Isle. The willow thrived briefly before caterpillars stripped it, the magnolia grew to four feet, and the popcorn tree failed to produce offspring yet rose from four to ten feet. The piece ends with optimism for an oasis despite hurricane threats.
Editorial laments chronic damage at Calhoun Park on Choctawhatchee Bay. It condemns recent vandalism to fencing and urges a stronger gate or sandstone barrier, arguing that signs alone fail and old fences are inadequate to protect park sidewalks and planned pavilion projects.
A reader letter praises General Hospital as a vital part of the health care scene in northwest Florida and notes its long standing service to the community. The writer underscores the hospital’s impact on local access to medical care and community well being.
An educator’s remark likens the county’s schools to a corporate system, noting Okaloosa County spends about 68 million annually on education. Destin Elementary’s budget alone tops 650,000 this term, with payrolls near 400,000, suggesting schools operate like subsidiaries in a growing industry.
Gov. Bob Graham advocates Adopt-a-School to involve firms with local schools. Companies would support districts via management aid and even allow staff to serve as adjunct educators, boosting student achievement and future workforce readiness while strengthening ties with the community.
A reader argues that society overlooks harm to men and links rising sex crimes and divorce to shifting fashions. The letter claims emotional damage to victims and questions cultural factors, ending with a theological remark on gender.
Neighbors report vandalism and gate damage after efforts to separate parking from recreation at Calhoun Park. Sheriff may ticket non parking vehicles while Harbor Committee meets to address lagoon pollution and coordination with agencies for lagoon restoration. Meeting praised for progress and focus on clean water.
The Destin LOG invites opinions on editorial positions and invites legible typed or handwritten letters. Signatures and addresses are required, and the editor reserves the right to edit lengthy letters. submissions should be sent to Editor Destin LOG P O Box 957 Destin FL 3254.
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