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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1982
Page
4
Destiny Destin Log announces staff roles including editors and contributors. It provides circulation rates for Okaloosa Walton counties and outside areas, with 6 month and 1 year pricing. Advertising deadlines are Monday and Thursday at noon.
The Rodeo event saw two records broken but lacked peak excitement due to rough weather offshore. Billfish, Snapper, and Grouper catches were down, while entries may be lower than in past years. Awards come Thursday at Shoreline Towers, with large fish entered despite the mood of the nation and real estate hopes. Destin remains busy, as unemployment and slow business weigh on sentiment. Stores in the new shopping center plan openings by Nov 20 or later. Cooks urged to submit recipes for the Nov 20 cookbook. Holiday publishing dates set, with Thanksgiving and Christmas issues adjusted and Dec 25 and Jan 1 off.
An editorial endorses a proposed low income elderly retirement facility by Methodist Homes for the Aging Inc. on Beach Drive. Despite a federal grant setback, planners pursue alternate financing while Farmers Home Administration seeks community support via questionnaires. Barney Henderson offers family land for the project, with 38 units envisioned to meet growing demand as Destin draws more permanent residents.
A columnist argues against a White Point to Piney Point bridge for Destin preferring collaboration with South Walton on a new four lane 331 bridge and a feasible evacuation route over grand bay connections. He notes state and federal funding shifts and urges practical growth planning.
A columnist warns Destin Fort Walton Beach area drivers face high risk due to lax enforcement and frequent red light and yellow light violations. He cites Yacht Club Drive speed limits, lighting and road design as key factors, urging caution and calls for better engineering reviews after accidents.
Commentary argues drunken driving is a pervasive crime harming society. It cites annual deaths and injuries, urges strict enforcement and bold federal funding, and proposes licensure suspensions, longer jail terms, breath-test penalties, and mandatory education to reduce alcohol related crashes.
The Destin LOG requests opinions on editorial positions and invites letters to Editor. Signatures and full return addresses are required, with legible handwriting or typing. Letters may be edited for length and should be mailed to Editor Destin LOG P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin FL 32541.
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