Miss Virginia adds classy charter to Destin fleet
The 42 foot Miss Virginia, a Hatteras owned by John R. Miller of Brewton, will operate from Sweet Jody Docks this season captained by Larry Rush, a five year veteran. Powered by twin 903 Cummins diesels, the fiberglass vessel seats anglers quickly to preferred fishing grounds and offers billfishing for Blue and White Marlin and Sailfish plus trolling Cobra and bottom trips. Interior features include wet bar, ice maker, stereo, two staterooms, baths, galley, and climate control, with a flying bridge equipped for fast, safe arrival and easy fish location.
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Hatteras
Sweet Jody
Larry Rush
Joe Taylor
John R. Miller
Brewton
Rush
Miss Virginia Captures Blue Marlin Legacy In Destin
Helen Wren Wood-Freeman reports the auto pilot era vessel Miss Virginia has proven blue marlin prowess with five blues caught last year and strong showings in Licilie's Billfish Tourney Destin Yacht Club and Pensacola Open. Capt Rush plans to enter Panhandle tournaments plus daily or overnight charters. The boat’s plush interior promises a lavish trip while four other Destin charter boats debut this year.
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Wood-Freeman Auto Pilot
Miller
Licilie
Destin Yacht Club
Miss Virginia
Rush
Panhandle
Hennessy Earns Active USPTA Certification
Pat Hennessy, tennis pro at Tops Beach and Racquet Club, is certified as an active member of the United States Professional Association after a four hour written exam and successful lesson demonstrations. The certification signals quality teaching for prospective students.
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Pat Hennessy
Tops’s Beach
United States Professional Association
Hennessy
USPTA Affirms Teaching Credentials For Tennis Pros
Tim Heckler, executive director of USPTA, emphasizes that students should know their tennis pro has proper teaching credentials. He notes USPTA as the world's largest oldest association, founded in 1927, with more than 3,600 members worldwide.
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USPTA
Tim Heckler
Heckler
Mulligan Leads 26-Player Legion Post 296 Dart Night
Mulligan wins first place as 26 shooters compete in the Tuesday night Legion Post 296 dart tournament. Mulligan hits ton plus scores including 25 40 25 and 98 out, with Rose, Ladner and others posting multiple ton counts. Signups for the Legionnaires summer league are due by February 26 with Dave Collins or Walt Stojan. Ann Joyner and Mae Ryan win Championship Flight Blind Partners, with Forster Green second and Murphy Brough top First Flight.
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American Legion Post
Art Mulligan
Terry Rose
Colleen Breier
Don Ladner
Juan Gonzales
Mike Gantt
Dave Collins
Ed Wright
Lynn Rose
Mulligan
Ladner
Legionnaires
PDA
Walt Stojan
Ann Joyner
Mae Ryan
Indian Bayou
Mayo and Braun Lead Seascape Bridge Winners
In the Seascape Resort duplicate bridge weekly event Peggy Mayo and Betty Braun topped with a 70 percent game. Elanor Esdale and Robbie Shakespeare followed, while Pat Kay and Dot Gill were third. Rubber bridge results placed Doris Knight first, Bill Knight second, and George Mathias third. Both events welcome the public and winter visitors. Duplicate runs Tuesday 7 p.m., rubber bridge Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Call Diane Shepherd or Bob Gill for details.
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Seascape Resort
Peggy Mayo
Betty Braun
Elanor Esdale
Robbie Shakespeare
Pat Kay
Dot Gill
Doris Knight
Bill Knight
George Mathias
Diane Shepherd
Seascape
Bob Gill
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Lakeland
Life Aetna Casualty & Surety Travelers
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
North America
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Group
Miracle Strip
Pkwy
S.E. FT. Walton Beach
M&c
F&t
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Walton Beach, FL
Destin Trim & Glass CO
Airport Rd
Dovetas
Douglas
Padco Tire & Auto Parts
Mountain Drive
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