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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1985
Page
4
Destin Log publishes Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It lists staff, editors, sales and press personnel and office addresses including Santa Rosa Beach and P.O. boxes with deadlines and copyright notice.
A fond diary entry recalls Sats the cocker spaniel poodle mix who ruled a home and Log Office twenty to thirty pounds of swagger. He rode herd on food, toys, and attention, even chasing a Destin citizen before finding comfort with a younger Afghan hound brother Rajah.
The narrator recalls Satsuma as a lively, clever dog who protected the home, retrieved objects, swam the surf, and even leaped fences and decks. He loved open packages, teased by his keen sense of when his family would work or eat, bringing happiness for 12% years before a final rest.
The Destin Log invites readers to send letters with opinions on editorials and positions. Letters must be legible and include a signature and address, with editing reserved for length. Send to Editor at The Destin Log P O Box 957 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541.
A Destin editorial urges careful diplomacy over a military rescue as U S citizens remain held by Shiite terrorists in Beirut. The piece recalls past Iran hostage crises, argues against releasing prisoners to pressure Israel, and calls for swift decisive action to secure safe release for Bobby Trautmann and others.
Readers discuss Destin front-page on the harbor pipeline across Old Pass Lagoon and an auction noting units priced between 365000 and 480000. They urge traffic solutions on Highway 98 and propose a tropical dress atmosphere for stores. Also thanks to Destin bureau for 1984 85 Legion Auxiliary coverage.
County columnist vents about a DOT asphalt widening on Brooks Bridge causing lane closings and potential 4 to 5 day traffic snarls. He critiques left turn restrictions on 98 onto Santa Rosa Boulevard and praises a rough, labor day delayed fix. He notes Board of County Commissioners talk on hazardous waste sites Laurel Hill landfill Crestview Industrial Park and a bond resolution vote taken via phone. A sailing outing with publisher Jack Becklund yields reflections on reliability of promises.
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