Donation Allows Seminole Schools to Build STEM Center for Early Learners
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WEEKEND:SEPT. 9-11, 2018 THE BEST Winter Springs High The Lake Mary High School girls golf celebrates new team dominated in claiming the title football season at the 2018 Antigua National High with Tailgate Party School Golf Invitational See People, Page 5 See Sports, Page 9 AKEANFORDARY ONGWOOD INTER PRINGS VIEDO ENEVA ASSELBERRYERALDSTEEN HULUOTA LTAMONTE PRINGS E ARY L M ,L ,W S ,O ,G ,C ,O ,C ,A S ,D B S• © 2018 H Vol. 127, No. 9 READ US ONLINE AT: MYSANFORDHERALD.COM Since 1908 HEADLINES FROM DeBary residents worry flooding will ASSOCIATED PRESS continue if changes aren’t made IRAN SUMMIT HOLDS KEY TO LOOMING SYRIA BATTLE HeraldBy Larry Staff Griffin The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey are meeting in Tehran to discuss the ruinous war, with all In the City of DeBary, residents have eyes on a possible military offen- been concerned with flooding for decades sive to retake the last rebel-held and feel that their city government has been brushing them off. bastion of Idlib. Photo contributed The problem has become so great for Seminole County inmates learn about gardening. KAVANAUGH AVOIDS MAJOR some that a website, DeBaryFlooding.com, was created by a local, Alan Goulet, who MISSTEPS IN CONFIRMATION has lived in the city since the 1990s. Female Seminole County HEARINGS The website includes a timeline of flood- The 53-year-old appellate judge ing events dating back to the 1990s when inmates learn to garden stuck to a well-rehearsed script the city was initially formed. The timeline throughout his testimony while shows multiple lawsuits against the City avoiding any serious mistakes that Photo contributed Flooding in DeBary has been a long time issue. This photo and Volusia County involving flooding, and HeraldBy Larry Staff Griffin might jeopardize his confirmation from 2008 shows how long residents have dealt with the issue. to the Supreme Court. See FLOODING, Page 6 Several times per year, an innovative pro- ON AND OFF SCREEN, BURT gram by the University of Florida, in partner- REYNOLDS FOLLOWED ship with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, MANY PATHS helps to teach female inmates how to garden. A sex symbol, serious actor, The hope, according to program coordinator laughing stock, gold mine and Hannah Wooten, is that it’ll make them more comeback artist, the late Burt marketable to jobs once they’re released from Reynolds followed long and con- jail. And it doesn’t hurt to be more self-suffi- flicting paths. cient, she said. See GARDEN, Page 6 WHO WON'T ANSWER ANY OBSTRUCTION QUESTIONS IN RUSSIA PROBE Rudy Giuliani says Trump will not answer any questions, written Seminole County prepares or in person, about possible ob- struction of justice. for possible hurricanes THE STABBING OF BRAZIL- IAN CANDIDATE COULD RE- HeraldBy Larry Staff Griffin SHAPE RACE The wounding of a leading Brazilian presidential candidate With the one-year anniversary of Hurricane has the potential to reshape the Irma approaching on Sept. 11, there are cur- election contest after dramatically rently no hurricanes slated to hit Central exposing the deep polarization in Florida as of this weekend. But Seminole Latin America's largest nation County is ready, preferring a ‘better safe than sorry’ approach. In a press release, they outlined a long, com- TWITTER'S BAN OF ALEX prehensive list of things they had improved JONES RAISES QUESTIONS since Irma, in preparation for any future hurri- ON CONSISTENCY Twitter's permanent ban of con- See HURRICANES, Page 6 spiracy-monger Alex Jones again underscores the difficulty many At the STEM lab at the Early Learning Center, young children learn to solve problems.Herald photos by Larry Griffin social-media services face in trying to consistently apply their rules against harassment and other bad See what’s happening behavior. Donation allows Seminole schools to around Seminole County, STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST build STEM Center for early learners Page 4 As of 3 p.m. Friday HeraldBy Larry Staff Griffin SEMINOLE SMILE Allegiant $135.55 Bombardier $3.39 A donation from nonprofit Je- Faro $67.95 unesse Kids has resulted in a new Invacare $15.20 STEM center at the Early Learning Center on Bay Avenue, which offi- NextEra $169.63 cially held its open house Wednesday Tractor Supply $88.15 morning. STEM stands for science, technol- Toro $60.73 ogy, engineering and mathematics, Wells Fargo $58.39 and is considered a vital part of edu- cation at all levels. The center will be in line with Je- unesse Kids’ mission to help children have better lives and receive better education. Superintendent Walt Griffin (front) andHerald several photo other by school Larry offi-Griffin Superintendent Walt Griffin said Dr. Elizabeth Whooley cials commemorated the opening of the new STEM lab at the Early Learning Center Wednesday. See STEM, Page 6 Synergy Oviedo Chriropractic PAGE 2 • Weekend: Sept. 9-11, 2018 SANFORD HERALD THE BULLETIN BOARD: Mart in family celebrates Mother Nora’s birthday By Sheralyn Brinson matching accessories and a tiara in her hair. She was escorted by her oldest son, James The Martin Family of Sanford/Midway cel- Martin, as everyone sang “Happy Birthday”. ebrated the birthdays of the matriarch of the She showed off that beautiful smile of hers as family, Mother Nora Dean Martin and her she greeted everyone. daughter, Ms. Gale Martin Walker. Gale re- Clifford Martin, Sr., (son), gave the greet- sides in Atlanta, GA, but chose to have her ings; Rev. Jan Henry gave the prayer; and Rev. birthday celebration in Sanford at the same Eddie Martin (brother-in-law) read the Scrip- time as her mother’s celebration. The two ture. Her daughter, Helen Martin Cullen, gave events were held back-to-back at the Midway the welcome; Leroy Green and Natalie Reed Community Center on Jitway Ave. in Midway were soloists. on August 11 and 12, 2018, so that family After dinner, the family presented a picto- members could attend both celebrations. rial “View of the Past” with photographs of On Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 4 p.m., bygone days, which was very entertaining and family and friends gathered to celebrate Gale reflective. Mother Martin’s children partici- Martin Walker’s 65th birthday; her birthdate is pated in a Family Unity Sand Ceremony where August 9th. Her brother, Leroy Martin, was each child poured different colored sand into a the Master of Ceremonies. After the prayer clear vase, which formed a beautiful rainbow and welcome, the honoree was escorted into of colors. Her pastor, Rev. Ruth Diehl (New the beautifully-decorated venue as everyone Bethel AME Church in Midway) gave a prayer sang “Happy Birthday”. The color theme was and blessing. red, black and white. After dinner, family and The honoree was showered with special friends gave tributes of love and showered the tributes and expressions of love. Everyone en- honoree with congratulations and best wishes. joyed their time together, especially Mother Ms. Gale Martin Walker They took pictures and fellowshipped with Martin. She thanked everyone for taking the Mother Nora Dean Martin each other. time to share her birthday celebration, with Family and friends came from far and near special thanks to her children, James Martin to attend the celebration including the hon- (Sanford); Helen Martin Cullen (Sanford), Gale Fish Fry at Coastline Park on W. 9th Street in oree’s siblings; her children, Thomas Williams, Martin Walker (Atlanta, GA); Clifford Martin, • Today is National Grandparents Day - a Sanford on Labor Day (Sept. 3, 2018) from 12 III; Johnathan Jermaine Martin; Keshonda Sr. (Jacksonville, FL); Leroy Martin (Rockledge, day set aside to honor grandparents, champion noon-3 p.m. Local citizens including senior Martin and Jessica Walker; grandchildren and FL); Lester Martin (Sanford); Earic Martin the cause of the elderly and tap into the citizens and families in transition, came and great-grandchildren. Among the many friends (Lakeland, FL); and Fredrick Martin (Sanford); strength, wisdom and heritage grandparents were treated to a meal, consisting of fried fish, that came to share in the celebration were grandchildren, great-grands and great-great and other senior citizens provide. It has been coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, bread and Veronica Herring and Inez Simpson. grands; godchildren; her only sister, Mrs. Lois said, “Grandparents strengthen you with soft drinks, all served with love by their volun- On Sunday, August 12th at 4 p.m., family Kitchen, who came from Madison, GA; and prayer, bless you with love and encourage you teers, who also delivered meals to the sick and and friends reconvened at the Midway Com- her many friends. Attendees came from cities with hope. They give unconditional love, kind- shut-in. Even with the threat of thunder- munity Center to celebrate the 90th birthday of throughout the State of Florida, Georgia and ness, patience, humor, comfort, and life les- storms present, residents still came and en- Mother Nora Dean Martin; her birthdate is New York! sons. They make the world softer, kinder and joyed a great meal, friendly conversations and July 30th. “Celebrating 90 Blessed Years” was Mother Nora Dean Martin is well known in warmer. Grandparents and grandchildren are fellowship. James Melton, Commander of Post the celebration theme; gold, black and white the Sanford community; she is active at her God’s gift to each other.” Happy Grandpar- #17; Eartha Melton, President of the Ladies was the color theme; gold and white flowers church, New Bethel AME Church in Midway. ents Day! Auxiliary. were prevalent in the decorations. The hon- She enjoys traveling with her children; they oree’s first cousin, Lady Joyce Henry, was the keep her on the go and she loves it.