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WEEKEND: DEC. 29-31, 2019 SEMINOLE ON FIRE “Ava Knows” The SHS boys basketball Excluded From team continues Gift Collection unbeaten run See People, Page 5 See Sports, Page 9 SANFORD HERALD LAKE MARY, LONGWOOD, WINTER SPRINGS, OVIEDO, GENEVA, CASSELBERRY, OSTEEN, CHULUOTA, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, DEBARY Vol. 128, No. 41 • © 2019 READ US ONLINE AT: MYSANFORDHERALD.COM Since 1908 HEADLINES FROM Geneva man killed in boating accident on Christmas Deputies shot, killed ASSOCIATED PRESS Deltona man after he By Steve Paradis Herald Staff APNEWSALERT: MIAMI (AP) opened fire on his sister Jerry Herman, the Tony Award-winning composer behind GENEVA— By Steve Paradis "Hello, Dolly!" and "La Cage aux Powerboat enthusiasts in Herald Staff Folles," has died at age 88. Seminole County lost a beloved friend Christmas A Deltona man shot his sister in front of Vo- APNEWSALERT: MOSCOW Day when John E. Gebhardt lusia County deputies who returned fire and of Geneva died after his killed the 65-year-old man on Christmas Eve. (AP) — boat veered off the St. Johns ITAR-TASS says Kazakhstan's Harvey E. Cantrell died immediately, ac- River and struck a tree cording to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chit- aviation authority reports at least along the shore in the Lake 7 killed in Bek Air plane crash wood, who held a news conference at the Harney Wilderness Area. scene. outside Almaty airport. Friends put up a memo- John E. Gebhardt rial cross Dec. 26 on the cy- See DELTONA, Page 6 APNEWSALERT: press tree that Gebhardt hit The next day bald eagles JERUSALEM (AP) — in the 1996 Summerford and deer could be seen near Likud announces final results, Herald photo by Steve Paradis Racing boat he was piloting. the quiet and historical giving Netanyahu landslide vic- A memorial in the form of a cross was placed The accident happened spot. tory in primary battle. on the tree that John E. Gebhardt hit Christ- just before noon on Dec. 25 A Florida Fish and mas day with his speed boat. He died on next to the end of Osceola APNEWSALERT: scene from the injuries. Fish Camp Road in Geneva. See BOATER, Page 14 JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli leader Netanyahu de- clares victory in Likud party pri- mary. APNEWSALERT: MORE FROM THE CHRISTMAS PARADE Burkina Faso's president says Herald photo by Steve Paradis 35 civilians, mostly women, have Beginning Jan. 1 police will begin issuing tickets been killed in an attack; 80 ji- for improper cell phone use. hadists also dead. New cell phone laws to be APNEWSALERT: NEW YORK (AP) — enforced in the New Year Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick to resign from Uber By Steve Paradis board, effectively severing ties Herald Staff with the company he co-fou Starting Wednesday, put your phone down APNEWSALERT: LONDON when you are driving in an active construction (AP) — zone, a school zone or designated school cross- Prince Philip has left hospital walk because the warnings are over. Police after being treated for what Buck- will start writing tickets with hefty fines on ingham Palace said was a 'pre-ex- New Year’s Day. isting condition. “If you are near a school or crossing guard, put the phone down,” said Lt. Kim Montes, APNEWSALERT: DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — See CELL, Page 6 France says it has carried out its first armed drone strike, killing Seminole Smile sponsored by Oakport Dental seven Islamic extremists in Mali. APNEWSALERT: Photos contributed Boeing CEO Dennis Muilen- The Sanford Herald’s decorated Jeep was one of the many participants in the Christmas parade. burg, ensnared in Boeing 737 Max tragedy, to step down immedi- ately. STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST As of 3 p.m. Friday Allegiant $176.851 SEMINOLE SMILE Bombardier $1.47 One Hope International also joined the festivities. Faro $50.50 Fastenal $36.98 HCA Healthcare $148.66 Invacare $9.20 NextEra $241.86 Tractor Supply $92.51 Toro $80.10 Wells Fargo $53.96 Haden McMorrough, Student Correspondent Seminole’s homecoming queen waves to the crowd. As usual, Santa finished off the parade. for Markham Woods Middle School PAGE 2 • Weekend: Dec. 29-31, 2019 SANFORD HERALD THE BULLETIN BOARD: Seven-day celebration of Kwanzaa began this week By Sheralyn Brinson Our #1 goal is to engage students in strate- gic planning for their postsecondary educa- Career Guidance and Training was the tion. On my two-day tour, I visited Lake theme of a special event hosted by the Young Mary, Winter Springs, Lyman, Seminole, and Men and Women of Excellence Program in Lake Howell High Schools. I led students Seminole County Public Schools. Maggie through My Career Shines, discussed the Miller, Lead Trainer at My Career Shines re- three career assessments it contains, and counts her special visit to Seminole County showed them how to interpret their results. where she met with students participating in Students learned how to research occupa- an innovative program, The Young Men and tions by their assessment results, search and Women of Excellence, designed to improve the apply for scholarships, build a resume, and graduation and achievement rates of minority manage their online portfolio. These inspiring students. My Career Shines, powered by students and their equally inspiring teachers Kuder, a career guidance solutions provider, is and paraprofessionals quickly realized the funded by the State of Florida and offered at power of My Career Shines in helping their no cost to students in grades six through 12, students dream big and plan accordingly. post-secondary students, and adults through- What a delight to witness students so engaged Photos contributed out the state. Miller summarized her visit as in being accountable in planning for their Kwanzaa Kinara and Candles follows. postsecondary transitions, whether it includes “It was an honor to spend two days with technical education, college, military or the the Young Men and Women of Excellence. I workforce. Dr. Maulana Karenga, Professor Africana Studies train all over the State of Florida with coun- In one session, a young football star at Carli. They are members of R.E. Williams selors, teachers, and administrators in the im- Lyman High School literally ran out of the Chapter #54, Order of Eastern Star, where plementation of the online training platform. classroom exclaiming that he was going home sition from high school to their next journey to Vernielle serves as Treasurer and Vernique Once in a great while I have the pleasure of to spend time applying online for scholar- serves as Associate Matron. They are also training teachers and counselors within their ships! become future leaders!” members of the Martin Luther King Celebra- classrooms with students. One of my most Denalya, a 12 grader, had this to say: My tion Choir, where they blend their melodious memorable experiences took place in October Career Shines is an amazing website where • Happy birthday to Vernielle and Vernique Dillon, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon voices in the alto section of the choir. These of this year in Seminole County. I was invited you can get free scholarships and build a re- fabulous fashionistas have outgoing personali- to work with students in five high schools by sume that you can use for the rest of your life; and Diana Dillon. The twins were born in Sanford, FL on December 22, 1980. They grad- ties, beautiful smiles, caring attitudes and to- Robert Guy, Seminole County Public Schools and it’s a resource to help you when you grad- getherness. District Coordinator for the Young Men and uate from high school. uated from Lake Mary High School and fur- thered their education at Seminole State Women of Excellence. Apollonia, also a 12th grader, said that she • Dr. Deirdre M. Manley invites everyone to The mission of the program is to close the was appreciative of learning about tools to College in Sanford, FL; Vernique holds a de- gree in Business Administration and is em- her Initial Evangelism Service on Sunday, Dec. achievement gap by providing minority male help students with their plans for the future. I 29, 2019, at Greater Providence Worship Cen- and female students with skills, experiences always wondered how would I know where to ployed with Career Source Central Florida as a Business Consultant. Vernielle is employed by ter, 1101 Historic Goldsboro Blvd. in Sanford; and support that empower students to reach go to apply for scholarships. This program Rev, Cubit Malone, Jr., Pastor; at 10 a.m. She their full potential. Participants meet regularly has made it clear as day and easy to under- the City of DeLand, FL as a Customer Service Representative. asks that everyone, “Come ready to lift up the as part of an elective course, which counts to- stand. I can apply for a number of scholar- Name of Jesus”! Following the service, there ward graduation. Alternative offsite enhance- ships at one place. I can even create a Vernielle and Vernique are very active members of Macedonia Missionary Baptist will be refreshments and fellowship. ment activities are scheduled to provide resume’ on the same website. This is a tool additional learning experiences for partici- that will really benefit me throughout my sen- Church in Osteen, FL (Pastor James A. Jenk- ins). They love fashion, music, singing and Sheralyn Brinson can be reached at SBrin- pants. The areas of focus are academic ior year and I am grateful for the training. [email protected]. achievement, leadership development, com- The future is very bright for the Young Men spending time with their family, especially munity service and financial literacy. & Women of Excellence students as they tran- Vernique’s 4-year old daughter, Little Miss THE ARREST REPORT Don’t make the Dollar Tree manager should be treating a shoe section herself, she ing after an unknown black was handicapped.