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MIDWEEK: OCT. 16-19, 2019 WEEK 8 Reed Automotive Group & Embrace Seminole is the last Families surprise Two unbeaten Youths in Foster Care in Central Florida with New Cars See Sports, Page 8 See People, Page 5 SANFORD HERALD LAKE MARY, LONGWOOD, WINTER SPRINGS, OVIEDO, GENEVA, CASSELBERRY, OSTEEN, CHULUOTA, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, DEBARY Vol. 128, No. 20 • © 2019 READ US ONLINE AT MYSANFORDHERALD.COM Since 1908 HEADLINES FROM Residents express concerns over rezone Wastewater leak ASSOCIATED PRESS at Southwest Road for new business near Wekiva River TURKEY, KURDS BATTLE FOR KEY SYRIAN BORDER By Larry Griffin TOWN Herald Staff causes concerns By Larry Griffin Turkey defies growing con- Monday’s City Commission meeting Herald Staff demnation from its NATO allies saw some residents upset about a rezon- to press ahead with its invasion ing of land near Southwest Road for A wastewater leak last week resulted in of northern Syria, shelling sus- David Shipp’s Truck Kingdom business. cleanups and warnings to the public by au- pected Kurdish positions near The rezoning, according to city docu- thorities not to go near the water in Sweetwa- the border amid reports that Syr- ments and planners, was just to change ter Creek in the county. ian Kurds had retaken a key the area from residential to commercial The leak started Tuesday, Oct. 8 and town. to accommodate Shipp’s business, which stemmed from a Utilities Incorporated of will be a warehouse that turns old trucks Florida (UIF) plant near the Wekiva River, as a TRUMP TARGETS into food trucks or other such busi- nesses. Shipp told the Sanford Herald TURKEY'S ECONOMY See SWEETWATER, Page 6 earlier this year that his idea was to help The president announces people become entrepreneurs. sanctions aimed at restraining The land is four acres located on the the Turks' assault against Kur- east side of Southwest Road and south of Dixie Way, Tangerine Avenue and Roo- dish fighters and civilians in Herald photo by Larry Griffin Rescue Outreach Mission Syria and plans to dispatch top David Shipp stands in front of the building at 1905 Southwest U.S. officials to Ankara in an at- Road that will be his new warehouse. See TRUCKS, Page 7 tempt to begin negotiations. to honor community leaders 'I CANNOT MAKE SENSE OF who helped their shelter WHY SHE HAD TO LOSE By Larry Griffin HER LIFE' Herald Staff A white former Fort Worth, The Rescue Outreach Mission’s annual Ser- Texas, police officer is being held vants of the People luncheon aims this year to in jail on a murder charge after honor the people in the community who have shooting a black woman through helped them out in recent years. a window of her home, an inci- The luncheon will take place Thursday, Oct. dent that began with a call about 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orlando Lake an open front door. Mary Marriott at 1501 International Parkway in Lake Mary. WHO IS FACING SCRUTINY AT DEMOCRATIC DEBATE See MISSION, Page 6 Joe Biden is facing baseless — but persistent — allegations of wrongdoing overseas; Bernie Check out what’s happening Sanders is recovering from a heart attack; and Elizabeth War- around Seminole County ren is fending off new scrutiny of her biography. See Page 4 WIDE GAPS IN LEGAL PRO- TECTION OF LGBT WORK- Seminole Smile sponsored by Oakport Dental See AP, Page 7 MARINA ISLE NEARING FINISH DATE Florida timber farmers face tough Herald photo by Tommy Vincent choices year after Michael A new sign went up at the asssited living facility, Marina Isle, on the waterfront at Lake Monroe. See Page 7 Summerloch Green opens garden for STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST residents in Casselberry retirement community As of 3 p.m. Tuesday By Larry Griffin Herald Staff Allegiant $152.39 SEMINOLE SMILE Bombardier $1.26 Casselberry’s Summerloch Green retirement community cut the rib- Faro $47.66 bon on a new community garden Fastenal $35.92 last Tuesday, which organizers say will usher in new healthy eating HCA Healthcare $121.92 habits. Invacare $7.38 Located in the Summerloch NextEra $228.07 Green community off U.S. 17/92, the garden was a series of fresh dirt Tractor Supply $93.72 plots that will one day be rows of Toro $73.01 fresh, homemade vegetables. Wells Fargo $50.60 There will be a ‘community gar- den’ for everyone in the neighbor- hood to plant vegetables as well as disability-friendly ones, raised up so people in wheelchairs can reach Herald photo by Larry Griffin Community Garden President Raymond Simmons tests out how the Edna Brewer disability-friendly garden will work for those in wheelchairs. See GARDEN, Page 6 Sanford Soap Box Derby Board Member PAGE 2 • Midweek: Oct. 16-19, 2019 SANFORD HERALD THE BULLETIN BOARD: Seminole County NAACP branch to hold Youth Council meeting By Sheralyn Brinson nic minorities; to advance the eco- - Fall Concert on Sat- nomic, education, social and political urday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., featuring The Seminole County Branch of status of African Americans and the All-in-One Ensemble from Mel- NAACP will have their October other racial and ethnic minorities bourne, FL. This event is free and Youth Council meeting for youth and their harmonious cooperation open to the public. Everyone is in- members and parents on Saturday, with other peoples; to stimulate an vited to come out for an evening of Oct. 19, 2019, at St. John Missionary appreciation of African American inspirational music and fellowship. Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ronald Rea- History and other people of color’s - Annual Women’s gan Blvd (CR-427), in Altamonte contribution to civilization; and to Day Service on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 11 Springs, at 10:30 a.m. Their Youth develop intelligent and effective a.m. Theme: “Strong, Powerful Outreach and Recruitment Cam- youth leadership, to ensure the polit- Women Prayed Up for the Year paign is underway and they are ical, educational, financial and social 2020”. Evangelist Barbara Brown, inviting more youth to become equality of rights for people of color from Ft. Pierce, FL, will be the members of the Youth Council. The through training, organization and speaker. Sis. Elouise Burney and Sis. monthly meeting dates vary depend- mobilization. Katrina Caldwell Davis are the Co- ing on the students’ school activities NAACP State Youth & College Di- Chairladies. and their part-time job schedules. visions are designed to create spe- For more information and to join, cific agendas that address issues Pastor Ruth D. Diehl, New Bethel • New Bethel AME Church, 3615 please contact Gloria Scott Cum- facing young people in a given state. AME Church-Sanford/Midway Main Street in Sanford/Midway, cor- mings, Branch Vice President and They also provide training and sup- dially invites everyone to their 107th Youth Council Advisor; Tel.: 407-314- port to the youth units within their Elisa’s maternal grandparents are Year Church Anniversary Service on 2218. Marvin Carroll, Branch Presi- state. Local units consist of Junior the late Lawrence and Annie Pearl Sun., Oct. 20th, at 4 p.m. Former dent. Youth Councils, Youth Councils, Cooper, Jr. Elisa, born in Longwood, New Bethel AME Church Pastor, The NAACP Youth Council is a High School Chapters, College Florida; she is a 2013 graduate of Rev. Michael B. Price, now serving as component of the NAACP Youth & Chapters and Young Adult Councils Seminole High School and a 2019 Senior Pastor of Saint James AME College Division. The NAACP Board that serve as the ground troops in graduate of the University of Central Church in Progress Village, FL, will of Directors formally created the the struggle for civil rights. They Florida (Orlando, Florida), with a be the speaker. Rev. Ruth D. Diehl, B.S. Degree in Elementary Educa- Youth & College Division in 1936. provide interactive and entertaining Photos contributed Pastor. tion, and a Minor in World Lan- Today, there are over 600 NAACP instruction on African American His- Elisa Genea Caffey and Alejandro guages. She is employed as a fourth Youth Councils & College Chapters, tory (specifically the NAACP and Benoit are Engaged • Sweet Harmony, Chapter #388, with 25,000 members (high school the Civil Rights Movement). Basic grade Teacher at Hamilton Elemen- Order of Eastern Star, will celebrate and college students) actively in- leadership development, community tary School in Sanford. their 37th Year Anniversary on Sun- Alejandro Benoit is the son of Jean volved in the work of the Associa- service, mobilization, community The private wedding event will be day, Oct. 27th, at Second Shiloh M.B. Heurtelou and Immaculee D. Benoit tion. Since its inception, the Youth & education, and youth activities are on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Church, 2150 Airport Blvd. in San- of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Alejandro is College Division has continued to essential focus areas. Learn more Central Baptist Church in Sanford, ford; at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Marvin L. a native of Haiti; he graduated from serve as the premiere training about NAACP Youth Councils at Florida, at 4 p.m. Scott, Sr., Host Pastor. The commu- Seminole High School in 2011. He is ground for young civil rights leaders www.naacp.com. nity is invited. Eartha D. Melton, employed at The Father’s Table as a and activists. • Zion Hope M.B. Church, 710 Or- Worthy Matron. Line Lead. Alejandro is attending The mission of the Youth & Col- • Ms. Alicia Cooper, of Sanford, ange Ave. in Sanford, Rev. Michael Seminole State College and taking lege Division is to inform youth of Florida, is pleased to announce the Griffin, Pastor, invites the commu- Sheralyn Brinson can be reached at courses to equip himself for his fu- the problems affecting African engagement of her daughter, Elisa nity to the following events at their [email protected].