Signs of a long hard winter in odd places
A columnist jokes about a looming winter based on roach plagues at home and work. He cites bug man visits, pampas grass plumes, thick caterpillar fur, early migratory birds, pine cone abundance, dogs with thick fur, an earth worm on carpet, and geese flying south as portents. He notes TV weather and ends with a joke about needing insulation from extra snacks.
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North Dakota
Minnesota
Gulf
Carol
Thank you Kiwanis volunteers and a critique of county stance
A reader thanks Kiwanis members for seating at the Seafood Festival and praises their kindness. The letter criticizes County Commissioner Mike Mitchell’s BT stance on Joel Bayou and accuses him of mockery and persecution over RSS designation. Rita Shuck of Destin signs off.
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Kiwanis Club
Mike Mitchell
RSS
Walton County Redistricting Stirs Publics and Lawsuit
Editorial criticizes Walton County commissioners for delaying redistricting, then secretly drafting a plan amid a looming lawsuit over 1980 census boundaries. It notes reliance on road miles, Sunshine Law concerns, lack of public hearings, and ongoing fight with the Walton County Taxpayers Association seeking single-member districts and clearer boundaries.
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Walton County
Commission
Bob Anderson
Walton County Taxpayers Association
Grazing vs hay mowing debated for Crestview sewer spray field
Crestview BCC discusses cow grazing and hay mowing for the county sewer plant spray field with a one year joint operation option. Meeting covers airline capacity at Eglin Air Terminal, local telephone service changes, and a light fishing rodeo judging note.
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Crestview
BCC
Shirley
Commission
Eglin
Air Force
Past Deadline Reflections On A Manual Typewriter
Jim Chitwood reflects on deadline pressure and the lure of future video terminals while defending the enduring charm of a manual typewriter. He recalls sports writing gear, air travel writing, and past high school typing struggles, ending with a vow to try harder next time.
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Underwood
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