Saturday, December 18, 2021

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN OLD DESTIN

Celebrate Christmas in Old Destin: Give the gift that keeps on giving December 02, 2011 10:55 AM Pam Griffin (THE DESTIN LOG) For Christmas this year, give the gift of Destin. Old Destin, that is. Capt. Ben Marler’s popular book, “Old Destin Through the Eyes of a Child”, gives young and old alike a look at life in early Destin, while helping those less fortunate, not only during the holiday season but also year round. “The book is an excellent read according to those who've read it in all age groups,” Marler, one of Destin’s most memorable captains and evangelists, told The Log. “Everybody that's spoken to me about it has told me so. Some have said they read it straight through, not being able to put it down. It's also a great gift, for the profits are used as a gift. It's a win, win, win proposition. It's a book that I believe many will pass down to family members who care about Destin.” Marler currently has more than 100 cases of canned goods on hand and a limited amount of cash for the upcoming holiday season. “The book hasn't generated enough money for large cash gifts, perhaps one day it can,” he said. “I follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in determining whom to assist. So far I've been successful in reaching them, or I sure hope so.” The book is available at Walgreens next to Target, The Destin History & Fishing Museum, The Ships Chandler, Bayview Campground, The UPS Store and The Magnolia Grill and Mary's Kitchen, both in Fort Walton Beach. Or visit http://olddestin.blogspot.com or email captben61@gmail.com. “I'm also available for those locally,” Marler told The Log. “The price is a very reasonable $16 plus 96 cent tax. For anyone wanting a large quantity I'll make them a good deal. The profits go to help those in need who live locally or those from here who are desperate.” With more than 100rare or never before seen photos of life in old Destin and stories about a time when life was simple, you will want to spend a day in the past with the founding fathers and the fishermen who made Destin what it is today.// (PHOTO CAPTION: BENNIE'S FIRST WHEELS: “My folks sacrificed a lot to make my Christmas super each year,” Capt. Ben Marler said. “As children, theirs wasn't much on ‘stuff' but very abundant in love. Mine was both.")

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