United Way Campaign Surpasses Goal in Destin Area
Destin leads the 1983 United Way drive with contributions and pledges totaling about 7 712 or 151 of its 5 099 goal. Countywide giving reaches 287 803 toward 370 000, 78 percent, with three Okaloosa divisions over target and a professional subdivision also above goal.
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Destin
United Way
Glenn Kilpatrick
Okaloosa County
Bob Lloyd
Crestview
Terry Upton
Valparaiso-Niceville
Armed Services Ymca
Bob Barnes
Dentists
Gene Westerfeld
Gas Prices Fall 2 Cents in Florida
Florida motorists saw gasoline prices ease about 2 cents a gallon over the past month per AAA Clubs of Florida. Self service regular fell to 1.11.1 a gallon, down 2.1 cents, while unleaded dropped to 1.19.4, down 2.5 cents. Over 60 days self service prices eased roughly 3 cents per gallon.
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Florida
AAA Clubs of Florida
Destin bank to fund $800000 for first time home buyers
Destin residents sought more than 1.1 million in low interest loans for new or existing homes at 9.97 percent. First National Bank of Destin will fund up to 800,000 with 26 pre applications sent to J I Kislak Mortgage for a lottery style selection. Qualified annual household income must be under 27 209 with home costs capped at 57 400 existing and 69 500 new.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
First National Bank of
Destin Bank
State Housing Finance Agency
Rainer
J.I. Kislak Mortgage Corp
First Nation
Bank of Destin
Destin Lights First Official Christmas Tree At The Shores
Destin prepares for a weekend kickoff as a 25 foot Holly tree at The Shores Shopping Center lights up with 1 250 bulbs at 5 30 p m on Saturday Nov 25. Santa arrives atop a fire engine and will greet children each Saturday through Dec 24 with Polaroid photos for about 2 dollars.
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Destin
Shores
Shores Merchants Association
Roger Clary
Santa Claus
Ole Saint Nick
Santa
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Brennan
Joey Brennan
Fort Walton Beach
Jere Talton
Walton County
Susan Redmond
Edmund Kielman
Redmond
David Pascoe
Pascoe
First National Bank of Destin
Panhandle
Miser
Stan
SPA
Mr. T Spa
Wulbles
N. Beal Parkway
Feceok
Indian Bayou
U.S. 98
Airport Road
Silver Beach Hotel
Golf & Country Club
Chuck Hamilton
U.S.D.A
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