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Destin Log in Destin, Florida

12 Oct 1985

Page 4

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Destin Log

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Destin, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1985

Page

4

Destin Log publisher and staff list ad deadlines noted

The Destin Log, published Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1225 Airport Road Destin FL, lists staff roles, Santa Rosa Beach office, and distribution contacts. Advertising deadlines are Monday noon and Thursday noon. Rates for Okaloosa Walton and other regions appear with multiple period options and prices.

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Destin Airport Road Florida South Walton County P.O. Box Cano Square Jack Becklund Dick Graybill Jim Chitwood Bob Benz Karen MacGrogan Sheryl Gucich Tina Harbuck Bill Liles Jr South Walton News Sandee Muehlenfeld Helen Wren Iho Soceedlee Peggy Bailer Kim Dale Lenah Elliott Ray Johnson Dot Jones Mike Mitchell Arlene Webster Mary Deal Fran Hooper Melanie Robinson Regenia Byrd Nancy Cannon Charleen Collier Vanita Trippe Carol Collins Wanda Goins Tom Hayes Mark Lent Judy Moore Penny Simpson Gene Sinsko Abby Thomas Oe Carol Becklund Gail Dodson Debbie McKenzie Laura Smith Santa Rosa Beach Kimmier Distribution Faye Nettles Ed Poole Okaloosa Walton
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The Great Canoe Giveaway That Brought a Wave of Calls

A small 12 foot fiberglass canoe with a crack and listing tendencies sparked a flood of inquiries after a neighbor placed a simple want ad in The Log. A Niceville man asked for it for his kids and promised repairs, and the phone never stopped ringing as days passed with questions about size color and condition.

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Niceville
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Giving Away Canoes Teaches a Lesson in Want Ads

A writer recounts a tale of offering a New Town Voyager canoe in a humorous want ad stunt. Over 50 calls reveal canoe popularity and male interest, while the author notes readers chase missed opportunities, the effort spent on phones, and no plans to repeat the giveaway.

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Gulf
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Dock windfall tax eyed on waterfront condo docks

The Florida Department of Natural Resources proposes a windfall tax on submerged land leases for condo docks to share state gains from waterfront units. Gov Graham support noted but developers object. The plan would cap slips at one per four units and channel funds to local improvements like Destin Harbor cleanup.

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Department of Natural Resources Bob Graham DNR Destin Harbor
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Tidbits From A Busy Week On The Destin Coast

A week’s notes recount rodeo dock judging on Thursday with shark entry in pantry division and Destin Seafood Festival weekend. The county picnic drew booth chatter, and a property appraisal board reduced some assessments based on market value.

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Letters to the Log praises Walton Red Cross volunteers

In a Walton County Log letter Charles H. Ostien defends the Walton County Chapter of the American Red Cross after Hurricane Elena. He criticizes lack of local support and tax funding for the volunteers, urges constructive analysis of emergency response, and proposes recognizing volunteers with a banquet and appreciation.

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Walton County American Red Cross Red Cross Elena Civil Defense
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Scripps Howard Newspaper Screnone Oes Office and Circulation Jack Straws South Africa David Boyd Editorial Cuspidor Howard Hilburn Crestview Missy Charles H. Ostien DeFuniak Springs
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