Page 14 19 February 1999 A LOCALLY OWNED NEWSPAPER The Franklin Chronicle Marshall from Page 1 red. The subject (Marshall) spoke with a slurred speech and ap- peared semi-coherent as to what had transpired concerning the crash. As the subject spoke, an extremely strong odor of an un- known alcoholic beverage was present and easily detectable upon his breath from several feet away. The subject (Marshall) was obviously injured and his lips were cut, his mouth was bleed- ing, he had just lost one or two teeth, and his jaw had a visible bump along its lower right side, Medical assistance was offered to the subject (Marshall) but he re- fused medical assistance at the crash scene. Prior to my arrival, Trooper V.W. Pandolfi observed the subject's (Marshall's) obvious state of impairment, notified me of the situation by radio, and per my request, he requested and vol- untarily received a blood sample from the subject (Marshall) that was drawn by a Paramedic on the crash scene." Bill Will Lengthen Jail Time For Repeat DUI Offendfers The Senate Fiscal Policy (Budget) Committee approved on Febru- ary 4, legislation by State Sena- tor Tom Rossin (D-West Palm Beach) that would significantly raise the penalties for repeat DUI offenders who cause accidents that result in serious injuries, death, or substantial property damage. According to the Traffic -Injury Research Foundation, it is -these repeat DUI offenders who are responsible for nearly half of .all the traffic accidents and fatali- ties on the weekends. The goal of Senate Bill 94 is to target those drunk drivers who are considered "hardcore drunk drivers." These '"hardcore drunk drivers" are mo- .torists who, despite previous con- victions and penalties for drink- ing and driving, continue to get behind the wheel of a car or boat after consuming large amounts of alcohol. We've got to do some- thing to get these people off Florida's roads and waterways," said Rossin. Effects of Senate Bill 94: 1) Increases the penalty to a sec- ond degree felony for a fourth (4th) or subsequent conviction for Driv- ing Under the Influence (DUI). 2) Raises the penalty to a third degree felony for a DUI conviction involving property damage over $10,000. 3) Increases the penalty to a sec- ond degree felony for a DUI con- viction involving bodily injury to another. 4) Increases the penalty to a first degree felony for a conviction of DUI that results in the death of another ( DUI Manslaughter). Senator Rossin's bill also changes the boating law to mirror the driv- ing law. "If you commit the same crime behind the wheel of a boat, you will receive the same harsh penalty as behind the wheel of a car. Rossin's bill will now travel to the full Senate for further consider- ation. Protection from Page 1 in that it provides extensive oys- ters, shrimp, blue crabs, and a nursery for fin fish, such as Grouper." Ecologically, the Apalachicola River is still intact. 'This is a real credit to those who are trying to protect the river," Leitman said. "Before it is on its deathbed, the rich Apalachicola River basin is being protected from a crisis. The people involved here are protect- ing it. Before it gets on its death- bed, more people need to be edu- cated as to the importance." Leitman pointed out that some years ago, he helped to thwart a dam at Blountstown for the pur- pose of solving a supposed navi- gation problem. It turned out that there was really no problem and no need for the dam. Stopping the building of that dam helped to save the ecology of the Apalachicola River. Leitman stressed that people need to get interested and involved be- fore the crisis of the river arises. "If we are to pass on the rich re- sources of the Apalachicola River to our kids and grandkids," he said, "we must give importance to the river flow regime. How do we protect this resource over time?" After some debate, finally, in about 1991, the State of Georgia came forward to take a stand. As a result, the State of Alabama filed a lawsuit "on an environmental impact statement," Leitman said. The River Basin Management was the result of negotiations at that Hill % Books, Jewelry, Herbs, Candles & Natural Oils Apalachicola's Connection To A New Age 653-CURE (653-2873) 29 Avenue E , L Apalachicola, Florida ?,WL h~rhN, K-I time, followed by five years of mutual studies. The three states agreed to create a River Basin Commission for the three rivers. Leitman pointed out that this was the first such commission since the Clean Water Act. It was also the first in the Southeastern United States. The water allocation formula came out of this commission, and has to be ratified by the federal government. Leitman pointed out that the federal government has no vote, but must ratify. He said that the commission needs to be in a "learning mode, ready to Steve Leitman, file photo modify as lessons are learned." An allocation formula must be agreed on by the three states by the end of the year, 1999. Florida believes this must be an adaptive process, with regular corrections, like sailing a boat, constantly adjusting. In 2010, Florida insists on renegotiating again. "The models are not per- fect," Leitman said, "and lessons will be learned over time. Com- mon ground needs to be found." Leitman said, "The fishermen in Frankin County have not been that good at attending meetings. We've had representatives of en- vironmental groups, the Farm Bureau, agricultural people. We've had the navigation people. But the fishermen from Franklin County have not attended. We even tried having meetings down there in Franklin County, and the same people attended down there that attended up here." He continued, "There is a group started now, which is the River Keepers. They will host a meeting down in Franklin County, but one dilemma is that people react to crises. They get interested when there is a crisis. But if you want to make a difference, you need to start before, a crisis, having your input, getting educated. That's a funny dilemma." Leitman said that watersheds "should be managed as water- sheds. Eco-system management needs to be taught." Education is a major part of it. "Save the river in its natural state. Sticking to this task as a life project is important." LVWSD Audit Shows Improvement By Rene Topping There was some good news for the residents who attended the Feb- ruary meeting of the Lanark Vil- lage Water and Sewer Commis- sion. Finance Commissioner Jeanette Pedder said that the fi- nal report said that the LVWSD Village showed improvement over past years. She said that there was still room for improvement and they needed to have $142,000 in a state of emergency depreca- tion account started last year. She said they had managed to get $11,000 put in it last year. There was some good news on the generator Field Manager Greg Yancey said as he has received a permit to install it and is begin- ning to advertise for a contractor to get it installed. The biggest problem is that one of the vacuum pumps has gone out of order and is in need of re- pair. He said that there is a ser- vice in Jacksonville where the pump can be looked at. He said the cost to look at it is $65.00 per hour. Also, a crane will have to be used to pull it out of the building. Transportation costs are also very high. He cautioned the commis- sioners, "Even though we get it to them, there is no guarantee that it can be worked on." He added START A HOME-BASED BUSINESS. WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS. ENJOY UNLIMITED EARNINGS. A V O N CALL TOLL FREE (800) 735-8867 to Two GullS O S- By The Seashore 9 S Rockers Lingerie Chests 3 Pieces Sofa Sets Etagiere's Sofa Tables Children Doll Sets Corner Shelves TV Armoires b Dining Room Sets S Desks Mirrors 0 240 Highway 98 Eastpoint, FL 32328 (850) 670-5055 0 Open 10:00 5:00 Monday Saturday 11:00 5:00 Sunday 0 CALLING ALL COOKS!!! Now accepting applications for the Ninth Annual Carrabelle Waterfront Festival's SEAFOOD GUMBO COOKOFF CONTEST. Cash prizes, fun and food. For an application, call David Butler at 850/697-3395 or Carrabelle Library at 850/697-2366. Proceeds ben- efit the Wings Program and The Friends of the Franklin County Public Library. Franklin County Glass Highway 98 & Timber Island Road Carrabelle, Florida 32322-1357 FCG COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL GLASS INSTALLATION SALES & SERVICE WINDOWS, DOOR, MIRRORS & MORE... Phone: (850) 697-8007. Fax: (850) 697-4494 OWNERS-JIMMY & THERESA CHANDLER ...no matter where you are- ours is a service you can trust. KELLEY FUNERAL HOME KELLEY-RILEY FUNERAL HOME serving all of Franklin County 653-2208 697-3366 that the people in Jacksonville might find that the vacuum sys- tem could not be able to be fixed. He had been told that the aver- age usefulness of a vacuum pump was five years and this one was seven. Yancey will continue to research the matter. Ms. Pedder said that even before she was on the board, when the vacuum, system first come up, she asked a lot of ques- tions. She said she had been told that the vacuum system is used because it is cheaper, so, is often put into developments that are sold out before the system fails, then the home owner association has to cope with the problem. Yancey said he had been called by a developer out of Eastpoint who plans to put in 44 lots on what was the old parade ground and would need to have water for these homes. This may be good news, as the water is already out to Idaho Street, across the road from the proposed project. Yancey reported Dr. Saunders had said he was waiting on the start of the proposed prison. The meeting ended at about 3:35 p.m. Protect Children And Loved Ones February 13 marks the kick-off of Buckle Up Florida, a statewide campaign to get more of Florida's children and adults buckled up. During the week of February 13-21, law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be issu- ing citations to motorists who are not buckled up and who have children in their vehicles that are not properly restrained. The Buckle Up Florida campaign fo- cuses on: increasing community awareness about the life saving benefits of child safety seats and safety belts; enforcing existing safety belt and child safety seat laws; and, building support for stronger traffic safety legislation. Florida's safety belt use rate is only 59 percent, which is well be- low the national average of 68. Joyce Estes Bayside Gallery and Florist Art of the Area Art Supplies Gifts and Collectibles Custom Frame Shop Flowers for All Occasions Complete Wedding Services & Event 0 Planning 1-800-929-8931 Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Highway 98 P.O. Box 585 Eastpoint, FL 32328 Office: (850) 670-8931 Res.: (850) 670-8323 qSa Featuring Local Artists qwunt &qift.s> Open Tues.-Sat. 11-5 128 East Pine Street St. George Island 850-927-2303 ,',, ,,,,,,ji ,jjLuji.ij.,,i l SPECIAL PROPERTIES CARRABELLE 10.5 acres includes tidal pond overlooking bay and Dog Island........... $115,000 MLS #2410. EASTPOINT One acre building sites, bayview and bayfront, Hammock Shores and Indian Mound Shores subdivision. From ...................$25,900 MLS#2416. SCIPIO CREEK High ground, heavily wooded acreage with deep water creek frontage, accesses Apalachicola River, bay and gulf, includes fully renovated 1,500 sq. ft. cypress log cabin. Perfect for corporate retreat. Call for details. MLS#2609. HISTORIC DISTRICT BUILDING SITE - 7th Street overlooks Apalachicola City Marina, bay and islands......$79,900 MLS#2819. APALACHICOLA Historic 3,500 sq. ft. home, corner Hwy. 98 and 5th St. Perfectfor offices, studios w/upstairs apartments.$425,000 MLS#2766. APALACHICOLA- 3BR/1BA, good neighborhood. New appliances, kitchen cabinets, CH/AC, close to schools. Move right in.......... $69,500 MLS#2728. APALACHICOLA BAYFRONT HOME - Circa 1910, beautiful property, 2,800 sq. ft. with garage/workshop. Fine lumber throughout.. $350,000 MLS#2473. JUST LISTED: ST. JOE BAY- Secluded 1,100 sq. ft. 1BR/1BA house with separate guest cottage on 4+ acres, 130' bayfront, spectacular views $329,000 MLS#3015. BAYFRONT: ST. GEORGE East end, highground building site, gulf access, motivated seller.................. $129,000 MLS#2606. ST. GEORGE ISLAND East end bayfront 3BR/2BA 2,400 sq. ft. well built home. One level, wrap-around deck, dock w/boat lift...... $399,500 MLS#2947. (850j 653-8330 P.O. Box 666 e 17 1/2 Avenue E Apalachicola, FL 32329 Nero's1 II bl 697-8,177l^^^il^ B Co crte Rnt a][i wyiw^^ Now is the time to subscribe to the FRANKLIN CHRONICLE The Chronicle is published every other Friday. Mailed subscriptions within Franklin County are $16.96 including taxes for one year, or 26 issues. The out-of county rate is $22.26 in- cluding taxes. All issues mailed in protective Kraft envelopes. Subscriber Address City State Zip Telephone J Renewal* Basic Subscription, 26 issues. : Out of County l In County *If renewal, please include mailing label Please send this form to: Franklin Chronicle Post Office Box 590 Eastpoint, Florida 32328 850-927-2186 or 850-385-4003 SALES HELP WANTED Friendly, self-starters who want to earn high commis- sions selling ad space for the Franklin Chronicle, start- ing on a part-time basis. Interested persons with sales experience and team player orientation are invited to send their resumes and references to: Publisher, Fran- klin Chronicle, 2309 Old Bainbridge Road, Tallahas- see, Florida 32303 as soon as possible. Our employees know of this ad. Wakulla Lumber & Truss, INC. 4379 Crawfordville Highway P.O. Box 640 Crawfordville, FL 32326 (850) 926-8919 Residential Commercial i' I