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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1985
Page
4
The Destin Log newspaper lists offices at 1225 Airport Road Destin and Santa Rosa Beach with staff roles including Publisher Jack Becklund and editors. It posts circulation rates by region and deadlines for advertising, noting copyright protection for 1985 material.
A humorous local column describes a pothole in a driveway expanding under rain, prompting a three-man inspection led by Dick Graybill and Gene Sinsko. It cites Road Information Program figures about average potholes and jokingly argues potholes sustain jobs, estimate costs, and claim 56 million potholes nationwide could derail the economy.
County road chief Dave Heinrich notes Okaloosa spends about six tons of asphalt daily to fill potholes, totaling over 50 000 dollars yearly. Florida ranks sixth with 2.2 million potholes nationwide, Ohio leads with 6.8 million. Average road has 29 potholes per mile, costing about 187 dollars per motorist yearly. Bizarre pothole tales and jokes follow as drivers worry about wear and tourist impact.
A county official voices frustration at a U S District Court ruling that struck down a time share sales ban on public beaches calling it unconstitutional. He questions sunbathing rights versus aggressive pitchmen and warns of pedlars eroding recreation areas, noting Henderson and private beaches.
Editorial notes 88 page plan approved by Gov. Graham's coastal management committee to coordinate water, sewage, and waste disposal with a regional authority. Highlights call for local funding for roads, and measures to curb pollution in Old Passag om and Choctawhatchee Bay. Accomplishment depends on action by city, county, and state officials.
A Destin Elementary Teacher of the Year thanks the Destin City Council for the recognition with a surprise plaque and resolution. She praises staff and appeals for citizen support while criticizing military missile tests near Miramar Beach and warning about fundraising tactics from a new charity group ACRF. She lists the National Charities Information Bureau standards and offers to share the list at 267 2481.
Readers are invited to send opinion letters to The LOG. Letters must be legible and include a signature and address. The paper reserves the right to edit long submissions and requires sending to Editor at Destin LOG P O Box 957 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541.
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