Destin Log details staff and subscriptions in 1985 edition
The Destin Log publication details staffing locations and offices in Destin and Santa Rosa Beach. It lists publisher Jack Becklund and executives, editors, reporters, sales, distribution and circulation contacts, office addresses, and 1985 rates for subscriptions and foreign editions. Advertising deadlines are Monday noon and Thursday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airport Road
P.O. Box
Santa Rosa Beach
Cano Square
Jack Becklund
Dick Graybill
Jim Chitwood
Bob Benz
Karen MacGrogan
Sheryl Gucich
Tina Harbuck
Bill Liles Jr
South Walton
Sandee Muehlenfeld
Sally Russo
Helen Wren Bailer
Kim Dale
We’re All Still Here After Elena The Two Hurricanes
A first person chronicle of staying through Elena as two hurricanes hit Alabama over Labor Day weekend. The author reports choosing to remain to cover events, shares evacuee chaos on U S 331 and Okaloosa Island, and notes moments of worry relief and gratitude as power held and damage remained minor.
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Elena
Bob Benz
Benz
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Alabama
U.S. 331
Okaloosa County
U.S. 98
Okaloosa Island
Destin Bridge
Howard Horn
Seagrove Beach
WFTW
Bill Spencer
Medians in Destin praise and Island business group critique
Letter writers commend Destin for median maintenance and urge year round upkeep while Okaloosa Island Business Association president Gary Funk accuses county of lease issues favoring private interests. He argues tourism investment should be pursued with fairness and added a tongue in cheek proposal for an OI BA column titled Off The Cusp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island Business Association
Gary D. Funk
P.S
O.I.B.A
Destin Needs an Official Shelter for Emergencies
The editorial argues for a designated, civil defense approved shelter in Destin to serve residents during hurricanes. It notes two mandatory evacuations from Elena, crowding highways and the need for a locally run shelter with emergency power, arguing county reluctance should not prevent a city plan. It cites Destin Fire Department use and suggests city action to designate and run a shelter.
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Destin
Bob Graham
Elena
Okaloosa County
U.S. 98
Fort Walton Beach
Why I Won t Hire You A Quasi Letter From Judith Clabes
Judith Clabes writes a blunt critique of a job applicant who misspells her name and shows poor writing. She argues reporters need strong basic skills, careful work habits, and professional homework before pursuing work in journalism. The tone is stern, admonishing, and pointedly candid about reader competency.
Commentary on hiring biases and job hunting attitudes
A terse letter argues that employers seek excuses to avoid hiring women or minorities yet many seek diverse workplaces and train staff for growth. The writer counters the reader’s blame on discrimination, stresses real potential and urges self reflection, ending with a blunt note that there are no openings.
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South Walton County
Okaloosa
Walton
Christine C. Watson Shalimar
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
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Emerald Coast
ALA
Miss Coast
Joniter
Judith Clabes
Scripps Howard News Service
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