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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1985
Page
5
Donna Schoditsch of Fort Walton Beach says she loves Coca Cola reviving the old Coke. She notes she had already joined a fan club, written to Atlanta, and spoken personally with the PR director.
A narrator recounts nights camping near a drainage ditch in Davie Florida where fire ants and other pests invaded his mobile home. He describes injuries and swelling to his feet from ant bites and recalls past encounters with venomous snakes and an alligator nearby, stressing rugged country living and self reliance.
Arlene Webster recalls a half acre struggle with a fire ant hill and pests while planning a cottage and natural yard. Neighbors Mike Paul and Jim helped move the trailer and spray the area. The evening hush is broken by distant bird calls and a night-time thump thump from unseen visitors as the narrator secures safety inside the trailer.
A humorous column advises women pursuing home businesses to carve a private workspace, minimize interruptions, and project professional seriousness. It suggests a dedicated room, a private phone line, and focused routines while noting domestic chaos, with anecdotes about frying chicken, coffee breaks, and managing family life. The piece cites Phyllis Gillis and local chambers as resources.
A Destin reader contestes airport traffic growth and criticizes the Airport Committee while addressing the city clerk selection. He alleges unethical hiring, cites ad requirements from May 11 1985, and claims the chosen candidate lacks college credits. He questions job duties and pay, urging transparency and proper classification.
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