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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1985
Page
4
The Destin Log is published and printed each Wednesday and Saturday at 1225 Airport Road in Destin Florida for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed to subscribers as Second Class mail with distribution also at the Santa Rosa Beach office.
The piece notes turkey prices rising and a turkey shortage for birds over 15 pounds while reflecting on farmers, bankruptcy, and the farm heritage. It ties Thanksgiving to fishing families, community meals, charity baskets, church ovens, and shared abundance across the region.
Readers praise two Florida National Guard volunteers for entertaining Hurricane Kate shelter children in DeFuniak Springs. Mike Kelter and Sue Lambert organized cartoons coloring face painting and games for over two hours. Readers also commend Lenah for her courage and the newspaper’s quality.
An editorial notes Destin residents faced wind and water from Elena Juan and Kate yet remained grateful. It highlights sixth graders at Destin Elementary writing essays on gratitude, urging readers to count basic blessings like family and shelter and to apply true thanks beyond survival moments.
In a humorous essay a family dinner conversation traces Thanksgiving origins from Visigoths and Vandals to early colonial settlers and Pilgrims. The exchange highlights misinterpretations of history and hints at Macy’s involvement without settling the debate.
A family chat traces Thanksgiving origins from harvest fairs in ancient Europe to English settlers in America. Grandpa links Detroit Lions football to Thanksgiving as a running joke about a losing team, while a TV parade debate mirrors holiday season rituals. The piece ends with a playful note on staying awake for dinner.
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