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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1985
Page
4
The Destin Log is published and printed every Wednesday and Saturday at 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed to subscribers as Second Class mail.
Jack Becklund recounts a long personal struggle with weight gain and loss. He notes past yo-yo cycles reaching 195 pounds, attempts at willpower, exposure to fad diets, and an eventual gradual drop to 170s without formal dieting. He reflects on routines at work and subconscious habits aiding the decline.
The Destin editorial discusses the clash between the USPS and DOT over renaming U S 98 as a four lane road. It proposes alternate naming like Old Highway 98 or Emerald Coast Parkway to reduce confusion and notes address changes are inevitable despite postmaster objections. It argues the four lane should not be called a bypass and predicts faster mail for Old Highway 98 residents.
At the Board of County Commissioners meeting a new garbage ordinance was passed increasing fees by 10 percent starting Aug 1 and extending the franchise for four years. The board also approved mandatory service and landfill tipping fees, to take effect later. Critics complain about lack of choice and enforcement, warning about dumped waste and environmental impact.
Readers criticize City Council for overriding Planning and Zoning on a subdivision project and question process, transparency, and potential tax impact. A second writer blasts a postmaster quote over Highway 98 address changes, citing planning errors and personal business advertising losses.
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