iDESTIN LOG Destin weekly paper lists staff and ad rates
The iDESTIN LOG published each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541 serves Destin and South Walton County. It provides circulation rates for local, state and out of state subscriptions with 6 month and 1 year options and includes advertising deadlines Monday noon and Thursday noon.
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Destin
Marler Street
Florida
South Walton County
Okaloosa
Walton
Yule Gifts Revisited From Jack Becklund
The column recalls Christmas gifts including a yo yo repair kit a mop handle propeller device and a camouflage hunting suit. The writer notes travel and weather in Destin Florida predicting more snowbirds and Canadian visitors while looking ahead to 1983 and mild January weather mixed with late season cold spells.
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Rube Goldberg
Alabama
Destin
Minnesota
Michigan
Ontario
Florida drunk driving law linked to drop in highway deaths
Editorial argues Florida tough drunken driving law reduces fatalities with Okaloosa and Walton counties reporting no traffic fatalities over a holiday period. Cites 23 percent drop in deaths in first five months and outlines penalties including 50 hours of community service, 250 dollar fine, and up to six months license suspension. Officials claim deterrence.
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Florida
Okaloosa
Walton
Walton County to buy courthouse annex site for south end
Walton County Commissioners advanced a courthouse annex project by a 3 to 2 vote to acquire a South Walton site, sparking debate on location and public access. The column argues the move reflects progress, urges proximity to residents, and contrasts with Okaloosa County’s strategy of placing government where people live.
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Walton County
England
Court House
South
Walton
DeFuniak Springs
Okaloosa
County Commission
South Walton County
Court House Annex
Okaloosa Island
Ocean City
Shalimar
Readers invited to send letters to the Destin LOG Editor
The Destin LOG invites reader opinions and outlines submission rules. Letters must be legible, signed, and include a return address. Address submissions to Editor at Destin LOG, P O Box 957, 106 Marler St, Destin, FL 32541, with no guarantee of publication.
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Destin Log
P.O
Marler St
Destin
Mr. Jenkins
Henderson Park
Mr. Burney Henderson
Gulf Shore
Miracle Strip
Miramar
Main Street
Destin readers debate harbor plan vs beaches preservation
Letters to the Destin LOG discuss keeping beaches pristine while considering a flushing pipe system for Old Pass Lagoon. Edwin H. Schmidt criticizes overdevelopment risks, praising the beaches as the town’s top asset and urging caution.
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Old Pass
Destin
Florida
Donors Thanked for Food and Toy Drive to Help Needy
South Walton Emergency Services expresses gratitude to donors who contributed food and money to supply homes in need. The Walton County Sheriff Department assisted with donations and delivery, and K-92 Radio Destin broadcast the appeal. The group hopes to brighten Christmas and inspire goodwill.
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South Walton
Walton County
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Eee
Lorraine Chambers
Carol Becklund
Jack Becklund
Tim Chitwand
Karen MacGrogan
Ingrid Kreis
Vanita Trippe
Peggy Bauer
B.J. Dier
Lenah Miller
Mike Mitchell
Charles Morgan
Bill Tennis
Tinkie True
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Bonnie Meyer
Jackie Gibson
Patti Colesauri Thompson
Faye Nettles
Jackstraws
By Jack Becklund
Yule
Editorial
Naples
Edwin H. Schmidt
M.D
St. Louis, MO
Library
Buc Michelson
Mike Raim
Clay Boudreaux
Sam Smith
Edward Patterson
Lloyd Taylor
Jake
Charlotte Patterson
Destin’s Miracle
Jim Chitwood
East Pass
Blue Lagoon
Jim
Status Magazine
South Walton Emergency Services
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