Florida Trivia Sparks Hours of Fun and Facts
A column touts Florida trivia from the book Florida Trivia by Ernie and Jill Couch noting Florida’s first modern pool built by Thomas Edison, the high point in Walton County, and other quirky facts. It highlights the authors’ prior titles and argues trivia fuels dinner conversations as 800 new residents arrive daily.
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Florida
Thomas Edison
Gulf of Mexico
City of
Milton
Walton County
Sunshine State
Gotcha
Tampa
Billy Bowlegs
Monicker
Ernie
Jill Couch
Kansas
Tennessee
Georgia
North Carolina
Destin
Fort Walton Beach
Council rejects purchase of Destin Racquet Club
The Destin City Council balked at paying 950000 to buy the Racquet Club, citing costs beyond the price and ongoing maintenance. The editorial urges pursuing a lease arrangement with owner Dr. Joe Carnley to start meeting the community’s recreational needs using the 5.1 acre site and existing facilities.
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Destin
Destin Racquet Club
Joe Carnley
Fast Lane Hiring? Fort Walton Beach City Manager Fallout
The resignation of City Manager Chuck Ingram prompts unease over the council’s haste to promote Police Chief Chuck Keeler to city manager. Critics urge outside candidates or a broader search and suggest appointing an assistant or deputy city manager to ensure a smooth transition and public input.
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Chuck Ingram
Fort Walton Beach
Chuck Keeler
Keeler
Ingram
Council
Letters To The Log On Picketing At Hurlburt Field
Air Commando Association members react to outside protests over Contras training at Hurlburt Field while noting over 21 million dollars in medical aid for Indian refugees in El Salvador and Guatemala. ACA urges Dec 13 peaceful front-gate demonstration in support of U.S. policy in Central America.
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Hurlburt Field
el Salvador
Guatemala
Air Commando Association
Central America
ACA
Hurlburt
U.S
Harry C. Aderholt
USAF
Letters to the Editor Address The Destin Log
The Log invites reader opinions and disagreements on its editorial stance. Send legible letters with signature and address to Editor The Log P.O. Box 957 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541.
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Airport Road
Destin
Florida
P.O. Box
Santa Rosa Beach
Cano Square
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Bob Benz
Karen MacGrogan
Sheryl Gucich
Tina Harbuck
Bill Doughty
South Walton
Peggy Bailer
Kim Dale
Ray Johnson
Dot Jones
Mike Mitchell
C.M. Terry
2 Webster
Dennis Gilson
Bruce Cheves
Marilyn Wooldridge
Mary Deal
Vanita Trippe
Norma Michael
Martha Norviel
Marie Seibold
Nancy Cannon
Gene Sinsko
Carol Collins
Tom Hayes
Nancy Riley
Patsy Coreeke
Abby Thomas and
Becklund
Pat
Carolyn Williams
Joyce Denmark
Faye Nettles
Ed Poole
Okaloosa
Walton
P.O
Fort Walton Beach urged to explore Temple Mound heritage site
Bill Mullet writes that the Redevelopment Authority should reverse its denial of archaeological exploration on recently purchased land near the Temple Mound. He argues the mound, the museum, and springs could attract heritage tourism and calls for protection and promotion of local history despite city signs and governance controversies. He praises City Manager Ingram and questions local development choices.
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Fort Walton Beach
Walton
Temple Mound
Chuck Ingram
Eglin Parkway
Gary Campbell
John Shortall
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