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Vol. 130, No. 70 • © 2021 READ US ONLINE AT MYSANFORDHERALD.COM Since 1908 HEADLINES FROM Security officer dies after ASSOCIATED PRESS Need an apartment? Police: Suspect dead, 2 criti- scuffle with 14-year-old in cally injured in Md. shooting FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — A Enterprise children’s home shooting at a Maryland Business Sanford is the place to look By Steve Paradis park Tuesday left two people criti- cally injured and the suspect dead, By Steve Paradis [email protected] police said, while the U.S. Navy re- SParadis@MySanford Herald Staff

ported an “active shooter inci- Herald.com dent”. A security officer who was involved in an Herald Staff altercation with a 14-year-old resident at the The Latest: Spain PM: Step- Florida United Methodist Children’s Home in Sanford ranks among Enterprise last Tuesday died Saturday, accord- ping up virus vaccination the top five when it comes drive ing to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. to finding the largest and Michael Ellis, 52, died after being removed MADRID — Spain is stepping most affordable apart- up its vaccination drive, according ments in Central Florida. See ENTERPRISE, Page 9 to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The average monthly He says an increase in deliveries in rent for an apartment in the coming months will allow the Florida is $1,440, so RENT- country to vaccinate 70% of the Cafe, an organization that adult population against the coro- helps people search for a Man caught after he escapes navirus by the end of August. Chart contributed by RentCafe place to rent, looked at

The numbers represented in the graph show square footage for apartments in from Sanford Airport Police Israeli president picks Ne- each city in the Orlando regional area. See RENTAL, Page 9 tanyahu to try to form govern- By Steve Paradis ment [email protected] JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Herald Staff president handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the difficult A man who escaped from Orlando Sanford task on Tuesday of trying to form a Airport Authority police Thursday was ar- government from the country’s rested the next morning when he showed up splintered parliament. still in handcuffs at The Father’s Table on East Lake Mary Boulevard. Official: EU agency to confirm Salvador Cedillo, 21, was arrested by Air- AstraZeneca blood clot link See ARREST, Page 9 ROME (AP) — A top official at the European Medicines Agency said in an interview published Tuesday there is a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus See what’s going on vaccine and rare blood clots. in Seminole County – Capitol officer remembered for humor, paying ultimate price See Page 4 WASHINGTON (AP) — The 18-year U.S. Capitol Police veteran SUNRISE SERVICE RETURNS TO LAKE MONROE killed in the line of duty is being Seminole Smile sponsored by Oakport Dental remembered as a man with a sense Photo contributed of humor who loved baseball and About 78 gathered in Fort Mellon Park on Sunday morning for a Sunrise Easter service, which were unable to golf and was most proud of one be held last year because of Covid-19. For more information See Page 10. particular title: Dad. Musician couple host concerts to fundraise for food pantry U.S. Rep Murphy honors 6 Central Florida STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST women for commitment to the community As of 3 p.m. Tuesday By Steve Paradis [email protected] Allegiant $253.36 Herald Staff Faro $89.04 SEMINOLE SMILE Fastenal $51.41 Four of the six people honored as Women of the Year by U.S. HCA Healthcare $187.67 Rep. Stephanie Murphy are from Invacare $8.34 Seminole County. The women were honored for Lowes $194.22 making “outstanding contribu- NextEra $77.51 tions in Central Florida,” accord- Janet Balanoff Pat Bebe Stacie Becker Tractor Supply $179.34 ing to a news release provided to the Herald. Toro $106.40 Murphy said she hopes this Wells Fargo $39.61 recognition raises awareness about the growing number of ex- ceptional women leaders in Florida’s Seventh Congressional District, which she represents and which includes all of Seminole County. “As Women’s History Month comes to a close, I am thrilled to Isabelle Poissant The Sanford Herald is not subsidized Student Correspondent Dawn Belue Kelly Lafferman Andry Sweet by the Federal Government. See WOMEN, Page 6 Stenstrom Elementary School 4_7_pages_1to3.qxp_redesign 4/6/21 3:09 PM Page 2

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SANFORD HERALD Midweek: April 7-10, 2021 PAGE 3 OPINIONS

SNARKY McSNIDE SAYS, Can You Believe It? year of that foolishness, original coke returned, and the guy who thought up In their outrage over recent changes New Coke was sent to Baluchistan. This in Georgia voting laws, Coca-Cola and latest mis-step might beat that fiasco. Delta Airlines and some other outfits are, in effect, telling black Americans Delta is ready when you are. That is they are dumb. if you have a proper ID. Try to get on one of their planes without one. That they are not smart enough to register to vote by themselves like other Herald Americans, but need help from nice pa- In fairness, we have to disclose that tronizing white people who care. Snarky owns stock in Pepsi and Keurig-Dr. Pepper. The only airline Snarky flies on is That if they are standing in a long Allegiant. line on a hot day to vote, they are not ______smart enough to have brought some water or something to eat. The inference The Democrats are almost as nasty as is that other Americans know to do this John Kasich. They are after Governor all the time. DeSantis again. The state used Publix as one of the main ways to implement the That is pretty insulting. rollout of the virus vaccine. The critics say there is no Publix in Belle Glade. Years ago, Coca-Cola did away with They didn't mention that Sanford is also the original formula and brought out a a Publix free town. Belle Glade popula- concoction they called New Coke. It tion? 20,000. Sanford population? was a disaster. It tasted terrible. After a 61,000.

Historically Speaking: Jim Crow Voting? MALLARD FILLMORE Bruce Tinsley

By Dr. James W. Finck the right to vote before the Federal Govern- ment forced the rest to catch up. Possibly one of the most important fights of Because states can decide who votes, they this new century is being waged right now in can also decide who does not, as long as the the halls of Congress, in state houses across the reason is not illegal. So, for Jim Crow, the 14th nation, and with lesser significance on social Amendment stated you could not deny anyone media. The question is about voter accessibility the right to vote based on their race, skin color, and who has the right to determine it. or condition of previous servitude (used to be a With COVID-19, voter accessibility was ex- slave). What southern states did was establish panded and quite possibility responsible for poll taxes or education tests as requirements Biden’s victory. The Democrats who benefited for voting. Since most Black Americans at the from COVID rules want to make those changes time were poor and uneducated, this legally permanent on the federal level, while Republi- stopped the vast majority of Blacks from cast- cans who suffered want to return to traditional ing a ballot. To be legal, states that wanted to rules through state governments. President stop Blacks from voting also had to stop poor Biden weighed in last week, calling Republican and uneducated White Americans from voting be allowed to vote? This is a difficult question tation of showing up. attempts a return to Jim Crow. as well. There is some suggestion that some because our instinct in a democracy is to say No person who wants to vote should be de- It is worth taking a look at Jim Crow voting poor whites were willing to give up some polit- yes, but we also get the question confused with nied the privilege to do so. Extending voting should all people have the opportunity to vote? days to up to a week should guarantee access, practices, but historically speaking, what seems ical power to retain white supremacy. ironic is during Jim Crow Democrats tried to With this in mind, are new proposed voting Those are different questions. yet the process, at least according to the keep Black Americans from voting booths laws in Republican states the same as Jim Crow The Founding Fathers did not find the ques- Founders, should be done in person as in- while today Republicans are trying to force laws? Biden clearly thinks so. It seems like at tion difficult. They believed that all people tended. Thomas Paine once said, “What we ob- should have the opportunity to vote but that tain too cheap, we esteem too lightly.” Voting them to have to use them. the heart of all the laws are two things: mail-in First things first. What does the Constitution voting and voter IDs. On the surface, these new did not mean that all people should be able to. should not be easy. It should be important. As a say about voting practices? According to Arti- state laws are saying that in-person voting with The Founders limited voting only to men who bare minimum, voters should at least show up. cle I, Section Four, “The Times, Places and an ID is the only way to stop voter fraud. had a stake in society. This was shown by own- As for Jim Crow, there are some similarities, Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Below the surface, however, they are saying ing property or controlling their own means of but there are those who risked their lives in the Representatives, shall be prescribed in each that mail-in voting is allowing Democrats to go survival. If you worked for someone else, then 1950s and 1960s for the opportunity to vote in State by the Legislature thereof; but the Con- door-to-door to collect ballots from those who you were not truly free and so did not have person. Let’s be careful not to compare them to gress may at any time by Law make or alter traditionally do not vote. Democrats are argu- voting rights. Property requirements did not those who want to be able to sit at home and such Regulations, except as to the Places of ing that Republicans are trying to restrict vot- deny citizens the opportunity to vote. It was mail in their ballot instead of having to wait in choosing Senators.” In other words, voting ers, especially Black voters, by making them seen and even hoped that all Americans could line. laws are made state by state. The Federal gov- show up in person. This assertion is that it is become property holders and hence vote, but it ernment has passed amendments dealing with harder for the poor to make it to voting stations took some effort on the part of the person. Dr. James Finck is a Professor of History at the who can vote, but not how. Even then, as dis- and afford IDs, while Republicans claim voting One other requirement we see across all thir- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and cussed in an earlier column, the Constitution is the only official activity allowed without an teen states was that the men had to show up. Chair of the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium. To does not say voting is a right, only that you ID. They had to. Most early voting was done by receive daily historical posts, follow Historically cannot deny voting based on race, sex, or age. Is it like Jim Crow? Yes and no. Republicans voice. Early in the 19th Century, voters would Speaking at Historicallyspeaking.blog or on Face- The Constitution does not prohibit states from are not trying to pass new laws per se. They are turn in a piece of paper with their vote, but book. blocking voters for different reasons. trying to retain the laws from before COVID. It even then, the votes were published. At the Gender a good example of this. Before the is actually Democrats trying to change or keep time, it was believed voters should openly sup- Dr. James Finck is an Associate Professor of His- passage of the 19th Amendment, states could new election laws. But yes, it is true, Republi- port who they voted for. Even though trans- tory at the University of Science and Arts of Okla- choose for themselves if they wanted to allow can laws will limit participation. However, the portation was more difficult in early America homa in Chickasha. He is Chair of the Oklahoma women to vote. In fact, starting with Colorado, laws are really just a screen for the real issue than today and they had a functioning postal Civil War Symposium. Follow Historically Speak- thirteen states, mostly in the west, gave women that needs to be addressed. Should all people service, part of a stake in society was the expec- ing at www.Historicallyspeaking.blog.

PAGE 4 • Midweek: April 7 to 10, 2021 SANFORD HERALD SEMINOLE HAPPENINGS A LOOK AT EVENTS AROUND SEMINOLE COUNTY COMMUNITY EVENTS Seminole Showdown pits Longwood Commissioner Matt Morgan

Book Club normally has a Card Club, against Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson Thursdays, 3 to 4 p.m., Book Club, and Lunch & at the Orlando Sanford International Airport South East Ramp join others to discuss the lat- Dinner Club for those mem- at 215 Spinner Lane in Sanford. It will feature food, adult bev- est book of the month via bers who are interested. erages, a wine auction, DJ, raffle, love wrestling matches and zoom video chat. Call 407- Working folks are welcome more. Proceeds are being used to benefit Seminole County 971-5575. to join us on evening / Sheriff’s Office Community Foundation and the AdventHealth weekend happenings. For Hope and Healing Center. Alive After 5 info call 407-349-0040. This cocktail casual affair also offers a virtual option for Thursday, April 8, 5 to 8 those interested in viewing from home. p.m., Downtown Sanford. J.O.S.H. Raffle Matt Morgan shared that helping the Hope and Healing Street party with live music, Wednesday, April 14, 7 Center is extremely important to him because he is personally local artists, food & bever- p.m., Busters Bistro, 300 San- a recovered addict after using drugs from the age of 14 and age sampling. ford Ave., Sanford. Drawing overdosing 7 times. to coincide with J.O.S.H. “I want to show people that think there's some type of Grand Jubilee Bingo Night. Just Our Sol- stereotype when they think of what an addict looks like inside Friday, April 9, exhibit be- diers Helpers & Busters their own head,” he said. “It's not the homeless person pan- gins. Museum of Seminole Bistro will offer raffle tickets handling or unfortunately living under the overpass on I-4. County History, 300 Eslinger at $20 each. Grand Prize bas- Addiction doesn't discriminate against anybody. It is an equal Way, Sanford. The Music kets from Del-Air, Executive opportunity killer.” that Made Florida Cigar Bar, Hollerbach’s Wil- Morgan added that he feels it is imperative to treat people From indigenous begin- low Tree Cafe, Wayne Den- and get them help so they can go back out into society and re- nings to modern revivals, sch Theater, The Basin contribute in “a major way.” journey through our aural Sanford, West End & more. He cited that he “should be dead” but thanks to the help he past and see how music in- http://GoJOSH.org/raffle got, he was able to go on to become a father. fluences societies and cul- for more info. “I have a beautiful little nonverbal autistic son that needs his tures at a local level through dad every day,” he said. “In American gladiator and a much the ages. Call 407-665-2489 Newcomers Penny Auc- bigger star in pro wrestling I got my help and got sober. I even for times & more info. tion/Luncheon became a two-time city mayor in my hometown. I don't say Thursday, April 15, 11:30 that to sound arrogant, but I just want people to know they All British Car Show a.m., Timacuan Country shouldn't judge those struggling with addiction. Instead, help Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m. Club, 550 Timacuan Blvd., us help thousands of others that could go on to do way more registration, 10 a.m. event Lake Mary. Members, guests than I'm doing right now with my second chance in life.” The current Longwood City Commissioner commented that begins, 2 p.m. awards, & prospective members wel- Henry’s Depot, Sanford. folks have “a really cool opportunity here to help 15 opioid ad- come. Luncheon tickets By Susan Wenner Central Florida All British $25. Members & guests en- dicts who really need our help. Come out and support this ef- Herald Publisher/ People Editor Car Club will be featuring couraged to bring two new fort.” all classes of British automo- gift items (each worth $5- Tickets are $65 with a cash bar available and $90 for VIP tick- biles including MGs, Austin $10 or more) to contribute to Seminole Show Down is boasting of being the most antici- ets with bottomless beer and wine. Liquor drinks are also avail- Healey’s, Triumphs, Jaguars, penny auction. For each pated event of the year with Longwood City Commissioner able for purchase. Minis, Lotus’, Rolls Royces item contributed (up to two and Former WWE Superstar, Matt Morgan versus Seminole To purchase tickets, sponsor or make a donation go to & more. maximum), the donor will County’s Supervisor of Elections, Chris Anderson. www.seminoleshowdown.com receive a sheet of perforated The COVID-safe event is Saturday, April 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Chili Cook-off tickets which she can use to Saturday, April 10, 11 a.m. try & win gifts donated by to 3 p.m., Enterprise Mu- other people. Additional High School Student in Altamonte Springs honored at Hispanic seum, 360 Main St., Enter- ticket sheets can be pur- prise. Adults $7/ Kids 12 & chased. Also variety of door- under $4 for tasting prize drawings. Advance Heritage Foundations Youth Awards Virtual Ceremony bracelets. All day music, reservations required. For classic car display, vendors, more info call 407-366-7751. gram. To follow the Youth Awards virtual ceremonies online, crafts & raffles. Call 386-259- use the hashtag #YA22. 5900 for more info. “Honest Lies” - Magic “We are thrilled to honor yet another outstanding class of Show Youth Awardees who will carry on the tradition of excellence Learn to Camp Thursday, April 15, 7 to from past recipients,” said Antonio Tijerino, President and

Saturday, 2 p.m. to Sun- 10:30 p.m., Oasis on the CEO. day, 9 a.m. (April 10). River, 4380 Carraway Place, “There is no shortage of Latino talent across the United Geneva Wilderness Area, Sanford. "Honest Lies” of- Special to the Herald States and we are grateful to our dedicated sponsors who un- 3485 N. County Road 426, fers an unforgettable interac- derstand the importance of investing in the youngest and most Geneva. $15 per person/per tive stage show experience The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) recently an- dynamic segment of our population. We’re in good hands as a campoutLearn to camp in by Steve Nelson. Dine & nounced the recipients of the Regional Hispanic Heritage community and as a country with these outstanding young fun, family-oriented event. enjoy a unique evening in- Youth Awards. Local high school seniors were honored for leaders going forward.” Meals included. Tent pitch- volving illusions, mentalism their leadership in the classroom and community during a vir- 2020 Regional Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Recipients ing assistance, cast iron & madness. Vibing tunes by tual ceremony. included for a bronze medal for Alyssa Sanchez for Engineer- cooking, wildlife program, DJ Parker Page. Opportu- Now in its 22nd year, this educational grant program honors ing, presented by BP. fishing, s’mores over camp- nity to meet Steve before Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and com- Additional partners of the Youth Awards include American fire & more. Families must showtime. Ticket includes munity and for their excellence in various categories Federation of Teachers, Capital Wire, Crowell & Moring, Es have a child 13 years old or entry to festivities. Menu se- including: Business & Finance (presented by East Los Capi- Tiempo, Freddie Mac, Indie Desk, Mastercard, Pepco Holdings, younger. Call 407-665-2211. lections are available for tal), Education(presented by Southwest Airlines), Engineer- and Teach for America. HHF also partners with thousands of separate fee. Multiple bars. ing (presented by bp), Entrepreneurship (presented by high schools, colleges, community organizations, and media Museum of Geneva Call 321-245-5469 for info. TikTok), Healthcare & Science (presented by CVS outlets. About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and the Youth History Health), Media & Entertainment (presented by the National Awards Sunday, April 11 & 25 Raiders of the Lost Ark Association of Latino Independent Producers), Public Serv- ice (presented by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is a national nonprofit fo- (every 2nd & 4th Sun.), 2 to Thursday, April 15, 7:26 cused on education, workforce, innovative leadership, and cul- 4 p.m. or by appointment - p.m., Wayne Densch Per- Institute), Social Justice (presented by Nike), and Technology (presented by T-Mobile). Colgate-Palmolive ture to meet the Latino community’s and America’s priorities. 407-349-5697. Museum, 165 forming Arts Theater, 201 S. Through HHF’s 22-year-old Youth Awards program, hundreds 1st St., Geneva. Admission Magnolia Avenue, Sanford. will provide educational grants through their Haz la U™ (“Make the U”) program to 100 of the students. of high-achieving Latinx high school students are recognized free, donations appreci- $5. Movies Classics at the across the country and provided with grants for their educa- ated. New display of Ritz. More info at In each of the virtual ceremonies, three students (Gold, Sil- ver, and Bronze) will be honored in every category. After the tion or in support of an idea for social impact. More than 5 mil- Audubon prints of birds in www.wdpac.com or call lion dollars have been provided and hundreds of the ideas and the Geneva area. 2 large 407-321-8111. Youth Awards Regional Ceremonies conclude, one national re- cipient will be recognized in each of the categories and cele- projects have been supported. Once they are vetted through the rooms full of local & archae- Youth Awards, alumni are connected to a larger network pro- ological finds, pioneer crafts, Movie on the Park brated at the National Youth Awards Ceremony. The Youth Awardees received grants for their education, or viding mentors, activities, and career path opportunities family records, Civil War Friday, April 16, 8 p.m. to fund an idea or community project to encourage “actionable through the award-winning LOFT (Latinos On Fast Track) pro- info. & toys/musical instru- Center Lake Park, 299 Cen- leadership,” which is HHF’s call to action. Recipients will then gram throughout college, grad school and into their careers. ments. Learn the story of ter Lake Lane, Oviedo. Free. be mentored by past Youth Awardees as they prepare to attend Visit www.HispanicHeritage.org) Follow HHF on Face- Geneva & the Lincoln Con- Movie will be “Toy Story 4.” college and into their careers through HHF’s award-winning book , Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. spiracy. Listen to an Edison Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) workforce development pro- Phonograph & a Cultural Bike Tour Violano. Buy T-shirts, caps, Saturday, April 17, 9 a.m., mugs, prints & history Take a free, guided bike tour books. Society from Green Springs Park to website: www.usgennet.org Guise Road. Learn about the /usa/fl/county/semi- local history from DeBary nole/Geneva, or Hall Historic Site’s staff dur- Facebook.com/GenevaHis- ing a 15-mile ride along the toryMuseumFL. East Central Regional Rail Trail. Ride includes several Front Lines: The Great stops along the way. Partici- War pants must bring a bicycle & Sunday, April 11 to helmet. Sunscreen, snacks & Wednesday, June 30. Mu- bottled water are also rec- seum of Seminole County ommended. Children over History, 300 Eslinger Way, 12 are welcome if accompa- Sanford. An exhibit on the nied by an adult. Reserva- United States' part in the tions call, 386-668-3840. First World War in honor of the 100th anniversary of this Snakes of Florida nation's entrance into the Saturday, April 17, 9 to 10 conflict. Come examine mili- a.m. or 11 a.m. to noon, Ed taria and artifacts from the Yarborough Nature Center, war and learn about its im- 3485 N. County Road 426, pact right here in Central Geneva. $3 per person, ages Florida. Hear stories from 7 & up accompanied by an local men and woman who adult. Local expert will give served "Over There", and re- introduction & dispel visit the legacy of the WWI myths. Register www.recre- Veterans Barracks in Alta- ation.seminolecountyfl.gov monte Springs. Call 407-665- 2489 for times & more info. Pop up & Show Out Bash Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m. Geneva Village to 6 p.m., 1133 E. 7th Street, Homemakers Sanford. Pop Up & Show Wednesday, April 14, 10 Out Bash hosted by Buddiez a.m., Geneva Community Connection. Shopping, food, Center, 161 1st Street, fun, raffle for a 3-day/2- Geneva. Go on local trips, night get-a-way & more. have a fun time learning Music by Heavyyae. Accept- new things and getting to ing vendors at $25/table. know the others in our com- Email munity. This all-age group [email protected]

SANFORD HERALD Midweek: April 7 to 10, 2021 • PAGE 5 PEOPLE A GLANCE AROUND TOWN AND COUNTY Rotary Club of Sanford celebrates 100 Years of Service Long-time Rotarian John Mercer loved Sanford, People & treated Everyone like Family

Left: John Mercer just before he passed away in 2005. Right: Mercer in his Rotary jacket.

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By Susan Wenner the Board of Bank First. Herald Publisher/ People Editor Patchett mentioned that prior to his career in banking, he had an extensive career in edu- John Mercer was a dedicated husband, fa- cation and his final position in education was ther and grandfather and a great family man. Superintendent of Polk County Schools before And, his years of service in the Sanford Rotary moving into banking. Club were among some of his finest times, as “He always believed education was the key he helped others and spread good cheer. to a life well lived,” she said. “He has a schol- According to sources, his career in Rotary arship fund set up in his name, along with Ro- Photos contributed began when a friend invited him to a meeting tary, through the Foundation for Seminole Above: Rotary Celebration of 100 years. in Bartow, Florida. He joined and like with County Schools with the purpose of assisting Right: Presidents named over the Clubs years. anything else he did, he went all in becoming students of Seminole High School with their the President of the Bartow Rotary Club in college expenses. Donations can be made in Special to the Herald During the first one hundred years of the 1950. As the family lived in Ft. Meade, he later his name.” service of Sanford Rotarian, as life has became a charter member, organizer and the Mercer also held many roles over the years Origination of The Sanford Rotary Club changed, so has the commitment to local and first President to the newly formed Rotary such as Treasurer of Bicentennial Committee (From the Sanford Rotary Club first 50-year international communities. Club of Ft. Meade. for Seminole County, Adjunct Professor at history) The club sowed the seeds for the Sanford The family later moved to Sanford in 1964. Seminole Community College, Member San- Little League more than 50 years ago. Believ- Of course, Mercer almost immediately became ford Industrial Commission, Member Sanford The Sanford Rotary Club had its real begin- ing a swimming pool was needed in Sanford, an active member. He served as District Treas- Airport Authority, Chairman Seminole County ning as the “Thirteen Club.” This was an or- the Club raised funds and the first municipal urer, District Secretary, Conference Chairman Cancer Crusade, Board of Directors United ganization by Col George W. Knight who pool was built. and was a Paul Harris Fellow in 1976. Fund, Baptist Church Choir and Elder, Hon- came to Sanford shortly after the First World If one were to name a not-for-profit in San- His daughter, Margie Mercer Patchett, orary State Farmer Degree, Member Future War and engaged in the real estate and insur- ford, chances are, Rotarians have supported it shared that as Governor of Rotary Interna- Farmers of America, FFA Honorary Chapter ance business. He had been a Rotarian in New at one time or another either financially, tional District 698 in 1990 to 1991 Mercer and Farmer, JC Boss of the Year, Foundation for Jersey before the war and evidently had in through volunteer hours or both. the Club had the goal of helping keep kids in Seminole County Schools, Secretary / Treas- mind an eventual change-over to a Rotary More recently, pediatric equipment, for the school, after learning that Florida had a very urer of Sanford Plaza Merchants Association, Club for Sanford. All of the members of the Central Florida Regional Hospital, was pur- high dropout rate. Member Seminole County Prime Sponsor Ad- Thirteen Club became Charter Members of the chased. Other similar support has been of- “The program was called Rotarians In- visory Committee, Seminole County U.S. Sav- Rotary Club. This Thirteen Club met once a fered for launching the current Central Florida volved in Serving Education (RISE), said ings Bond Chairman, President Greater week for lunch and was conducted very much Zoo and funding of playground equipment Patchett. “The plan was to assist kids through Sanford Chamber of Commerce, Board of Di- as a Rotary Club. for the newer Rotary playground. whatever means necessary, including one on rectors Florida Bankers Association, Chairman The Thirteen Club operated as such for sev- They have a commitment to an elementary one counseling if needed.” Group V- Florida Bankers Association, Chair- eral months. The Orlando Rotary Club be- school in Sanford to provide food for children Patchett also cited that the family attended man Airport Authority, Sanford City Commis- came interested in the organization of a and families in need on a regular basis. Fund- the Rotary Convention in Minneapolis in ap- sion 1984 to1988, Community Redevelopment Rotary Club in Sanford and sent Ken ing for the summer program has just been approximately 1974. As it was the first time the Agency and Sanford Historic Trust. Guernsey over to make a survey. Ken was proved. parents and Patchett had flown a commercial As a Supporter of Seminole High School then secretary of the Orlando Club and one of As the pandemic changed lives, the clubs airplane, the experience became “a memorable Football Stadium (fundraising) Mercer was their most active members. After considerable physical presence in the community may have event for each of us.” She also recalled how designated "Chief of the Tribe" and a football investigation and correspondence it was de- changed as well but we have given masks to cold the June weather was in Minneapolis for game was dedicated to his honor. cided to issue a charter for this club. Ken local not-for-profits, provided trees and irriga- a Florida native. He also served on the Reactivated Scenic Guernsey must be given the credit for the tion to Judy’s Pet Rescue, installed 2 Rotary She added, “Dad had a record of perfect at- Improvement Board 1986, which Patchett very fine start. He kept in constant touch with Free Little Libraries in the community allow- tendance in Rotary for 50 years. I remember pointed out took on projects at City Hall, vari- Rotary Club Sanford before the organization ing residents to take advantage of a continu- when he would come visit me in whatever ous parks and street improvements in low in- and for many weeks after charter was re- ing supply of new books. One of these is state we lived in, he always made arrange- come areas. ceived and attended nearly every meeting. He located at the Rotary Playground where the ments to attend the local Rotary meeting so as “He had a vision to preserve, develop, revi- led the singing, helped arrange programs and Centennial Monarch Butterfly Garden project not to break his streak of perfect attendance. talize and beautify historic downtown Sanford helped greatly during the early days of the will be located. Also, in late October before he passed away on from the business district to the residential Club. Rotary Club Sanford will never be able Sanford Rotarians have also had an impact November 8, I was in Florida visiting him. areas,” she said. “He and my mother were ac- to thank Ken enough for the wonderful help. internationally. Through projects in Haiti, in Though he was no longer driving very much, tive in the scenic improvement board for many He was and is a true Rotarian at heart and as Israel, cleft palate surgery and others, the and was in very poor health, with internal years. They were instrumental in installing the most people know, later became Rotary’s In- Club has changed lives in the world. By be- bleeding, he just couldn't miss a Rotary meet- old fashioned street lighting on first street. ternational President. coming a 100 % Paul Harris Fellowship Club ing. I was driving him to a doctor appointment They were instrumental in planning, develop- Sanford Rotary Club Officers/ Directors this year, supporting Rotary’s Polio Plus cam- and before the appointment, we had to stop at ing and fundraising for Park on Park back in 2020-2021 A 100% Paul Harris Fellowship paign and total contribution ($254,608) to the the Rotary meeting and check in so that his the early '90's and have a bench with their Year Rotary Foundation, the Club has proven its record of perfect attendance would stand. He names on it located there, in honor of their President Bob Duncan - First President was commitment to its motto of “Service Above literally died the following week and was work on that project. My parents not only Harry R. Stevens Self.” buried in his green Rotary jacket. It was only talked the talk of preservation, they walked President - Elect Ken Obremski PDG Yes, the Club is off to a good start. Now it is fitting for a man with such dedication.” the walk. They bought and renovated three Vice President Robert Lyons up to us to build on this solid foundation; Family and friends all noted that he was historic homes in downtown Sanford, all of Secretary Bob Shed PP - First Secretary was now is the time for us to rededicate ourselves truly a remarkable man of character. He al- which continue to beautify Sanford. Their Walter M. Hayne to the words of Past RI President Arch Klumpf ways lived the Rotary Four Way Test, not just home on Oak Avenue was in the Historic Treasurer Hannah Elvester (1916-17) urging us to “do good in the world.” in his own personal life, but in his business Trust's Christmas Parade of Homes multiple Foundation - Bob Shed PP Hopefully, the Club’s past will inspire to practices and the way he parented his chil- times. My dad was quoted as saying, ‘If we Youth Services - Jack Perce have an even more successful second century. dren. He truly was a remarkable man of char- take steps to preserve historic structures, San- Membership Wojtek Wlodarski Rotary International Moto acter. ford could become a little Savannah.’ I think Directors : Paul Osborne, Norton Bona- In All The Things We Think, Say and Do: Many banks were honored to have Mercer his vision has played out quite nicely for San- parte, Alan Dickey PP, PDG Ken Obremski, 1. Is it the TRUTH? employed with their companies in various po- ford. My parents would be so proud of how PDG Doris Obremski 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? sitions from Founder to President, to Chair- Sanford has grown and continues to preserve Past President Tim Tolbert 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER man and Board Member as Founder and its heritage.” FRIENDSHIPS? President U.S. Bank of Seminole which later Local business man, Tom Ball said, "John On April 8 at 7 p.m. at 520 on the Water in 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? became Flagship U.S. Bank, State Bank of For- Mercer loved Sanford and the people of San- Sanford Rotary will present a program to And, in Sanford: est City, Southeast Bank, Huntington National ford and treated them like family." honor the 100 year anniversary. 5. Is it FUN? Bank, Century National Bank and Chairman of 4_7_pages_6.qxp_Pages sports Majors template 4/6/21 3:01 PM Page 1

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ANDREW GORDEN Andrew Gordon, Jr., Timothy Gary Graham and Ella Mae 819 W 1st Street Sanford, and received her Bachelors of William A. Lathrop and Gorden and Kenneth Gordon, Burt. She attended the Public Florida (407)732-4594. Theology from United Bible Florence C. (Guerten) Lathrop. Andrew Gorden native son Sanford, Florida; brother, Schools of Seminole County College and Theological In addition to her husband, of Sanford affectionally known Timothy Gordon, Sanford, and San Bernardino, California REV. JULIA MAE JONES Seminary. She was a Methodist Carol is survived by one by his family and friends as Florida; sisters, Betty Alston, graduating from San and member of Saint James daughter Sherray Borchert Paul passed away on Tuesday Starlene Gordon and Edna Bernardino High School in the Reverend Julia Mae Jones African Methodist Episcopal (Steve) and two sons Steven March 30, 2021. Graveside serv- May Gordon, Sanford, Florida Class of Sanford, Florida passed away Church in Sanford. She leaves Sukup (Leslie) and Scott Sukup ices celebrating and honoring and eleven grandchildren. The 1969. She peacefully on Wednesday to cherish her memories her (Glenda); five grandchildren, the life and legacy of Andrew family is requesting that all per- was an March 31, 2021. Funeral servic- sons, Eugene Jones, Wilbur Morgan Pinate (Joshua), Carter will be held on Saturday April sons who will be attending the honorary es will be held on Saturday Diggs and Martin Diggs, Barnhouse (Rianna), Sophia 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Shiloh services to please wear a face member of April 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM at daughters, Annie Sue Crosby, Sukup, Sky Sukup and Sage Cemetery. Viewing will be held mask and practice social dis- Crooms Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Veronica Diggs and Vanessa Sukup; two great grandchil- on Friday April 9, 2021 at Saint tancing. High Church 813 Pine Avenue in Diggs, sisters, Rose Stokes, dren, Noah and Brooklyn James House of Prayer 2775 Arrangements entrusted to School Sanford with Rev La’Fiesta Cox Alice James and Sadie Morris, Pinate; two sisters Dorothy Celery Trinity Memorial Chapel, Inc. Class 1969. Brown Officiating. Viewing will twelve grandchildren and Burgard (Harold) and Susan Avenue 819 W 1st Street Sanford, She was be held on Saturday from eleven great grandchildren. The Lathrop (Paul Kanehl) and she Sanford, Florida (407)732-4594. employed 12:00-12:55 PM at Saint Paul family is requesting that all per- was preceded in death by one Florida. as a sons who will be attending the brother Kenneth (Kenny) Lutricia Diane Missionary Baptist Church. Andrew LUTRICIA DIANE teacher of services to please wear a face Sukup. All her adult life, Carol Graham Reverend Jones was born on was born GRAHAM special Sunday July 28, 1940 in mask and practice social dis- was a devoted Christian and on needs at Hickory Valley, Tennessee to tancing. missionary serving the Lord Saturday Lutricia Diane Graham Mountain View Middle School the late James Gaddie Jones Arrangements entrusted to including in the Philippines June 28, Sanford passed away on Friday Moreno Valley City Unified and Ella Virginia Spinks. She Trinity Memorial Chapel, Inc. with her husband and three 1941 in April 2, 2021 at AdventHealth School District. She was was a native of Brooklyn, New 819 W 1st Street Sanford, children. Of all her achieve- Sanford to Altamonte Springs. Graveside Pentecostal. She leaves to cher- York. She moved to Central Florida (407)732-4594. ments throughout her life, the the late ish her memories her brothers, most important things were her Andrew services for Lutricia will be Florida from Brooklyn, New Jesse held on Saturday April 10, 2021 Henry Samuel Graham, York in 1999 and has resided in CAROL A. SUKUP relationship to her Heavenly Gorden Gordon at 11:00 AM at Restlawn Debary, Florida; Willie graham, Sanford for twenty-two years. Father, her family and sharing and Ruth Cemetery 1818 H. E. Thomas Jr. Orlando, Florida and Leon She attended the Public School Carol A. Sukup age 82, of the Gospel of Jesus Christ Gilley. He attended the Blvd. Sanford, Florida. Viewing Graham, Sanford, Florida. The System of Hardeman County Sanford, Florida, wife of her wherever she went. A Elementary and Secondary will be held on Friday April 9, family is requesting that all per- Hickory Valley, Tennessee. She loving husband, Kenneth Celebration of Life was held at Schools of Sanford Seminole 2021 from 5:00-7:00 pm at sons who will be attending the was employed as a Substitute Sukup, went to be with her The Homes of Ethnos 360 in County. He was a Master Brick Trinity Memorial Chapel, Inc. services to please wear a face Teacher for the Seminole Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sanford and the final resting Mason. He was Pentecostal and 819 W 1st Street. Lutricia was mask and practice social dis- County Public Schools at Wednesday, March 31, 2021. place is at the Veteran’s member of Saint James House born in Sanford on Monday tancing. Millennium Middle School for Born in Madison, Wisconsin, National Cemetery of Cape of Prayer. He leaves to remem- June 4, 1951 to the late Ernest Arrangements entrusted to the past ten years. She attended she was the daughter of the late Canaveral, Florida. ber his life stories his sons, Trinity memorial Chapel, Inc.

WOMEN recognize six strong women change to our community,” their voices and ensure their Springs is an elementary school ance companies to make such who are making a difference in Murphy said. “These women hard work does not go unno- teacher at Lake Silver tattoos more accessible in the Central Florida and using their are doing fantastic work to help ticed.” Elementary School in Orange Central Florida community. Continued from Page 1 platforms to bring positive others and I’m proud to elevate The six women are: County. She also owns Dawn Belue lives in Janet Balanoff of Oviedo. Learning in Hues, which pro- Winter Springs and is the She has spent her career advo- vides educational resources to founder and local group leader cating for equity and inclusion students of all backgrounds of the Seminole County in public higher education, and cultures. Bebe hosts free Chapter of Moms Demand including at Florida State events, provides books and has Action for Gun Sense in University, then as director of a YouTube channel aimed at America. Belue is also active on equal opportunity and affirma- fostering the love of learning. social media for Florida Moms tive action at the University of Stacie Becker of Altamonte Demand Action. Central Florida. She currently Springs is a medical tattoo artist Kelly Lafferman is from serves as associate vice presi- who specializes in tattoos and Orlando and is chief marketing dent of equity and diversity at scar concealment for breast can- officer of Winter Park-based Seminole State College; cer survivors. Becker works marketing firm Findsome & Pat Bebe of Altamonte with local surgeons and insur- Winmore, as well as a coun- selor at Agape Therapy Institute, a nonprofit organization that provides mental health services to people regardless of income. She is also a founding board member of the onePULSE Foundation Executive Board of Trustees, which honors the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in June 2016. Andry Sweet of Orlando is the president and chief executive officer of Children’s Home Society of Florida, an organization that offers support services for children, families and those working in foster care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sweet established a free family support hotline to expand access to mental health services.

Page 7 Wednesday April 7, 2021 Sports Briefs UCF to hold Spring Football Game SANFORD BABE RUTH The City of Sanford Parks and Special to the Herald Recreation Department Babe Ruth Baseball has opened its sea- ORLANDO — New UCF football coach Gus Malzahn son. Games are played daily at and his Knight football team will end 2021 spring foot- the fields in the Tim Raines ball drills with the spring football game this Saturday Sports Complex on the corner of presented by KnightPass at the Bounce House. Mellonville Avenue and Celery The spring game will kick off at noon. With guidance Avenue. Go to _ from university health officials, and following recently https://www.sanfordyouthbase updated CDC guidelines, the game will now be held at ball.com/ _ for info and scheds. approximately 50-percent capacity. All spectators are ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD still required to wear a face covering and sit in the zone Coming up at Orlando assigned to their ticket. Tailgating will not be permitted. Speed World Dragway: “Due to COVID, they initially had not planned for a * Today _ WhoopAzz 2021 spring football game,” said UCF vice president and Wednesday Night Test-n-Tune _ athletics director Terry Mohajir. “However, the over- “All Welcome Test and Tune and whelming enthusiasm created by the hire of Gus Malzahn Grudge Racing” with gates opening at 6 p.m. and racing from 6 as our new head coach has made it clear our fans very p.m.-to-11 p.m. $15 General much want to get a look at our team this spring. Admission or $25 to race. “We are not yet in a position where tailgating will be * Friday Night Frenzy Test- permitted, and it is most beneficial for our student- n-Tune _ “All Welcome Test athletes that we hold the game early in the day. I’m and Tune and Grudge very aware of Knight Nation’s passion for night Racing” with gates opening at games to maximize the tailgating experience and look 6 p.m. and racing from 6 forward to experiencing that in full force in the fall.” p.m.-to-11 p.m. $15 General If any tickets remain, they will be made available to Admission or $25 to race. * Saturday _ CFMR (Central the general public tomorrow (Thursday). The best Photo courtesy of UCFAA way to guarantee access to the spring game is through Florida Motorcycle Riders) Drag New UCF football coach Gus Malzahn and his Knight football team will end 2021 spring football drills with the Night. All motorcycles all night, season tickets. Season tickets start at $99 and are avail- plus stunt lot, live DJ, cold drinks, spring football game this Saturday at noon presented by KnightPass at the Bounce House. Capacity has been able now at UCFKnights.com. food raffles, give aways and upgraded to 50-percent and if any tickets remain, they will be made available to the general public tomorrow Students looking to attend the spring game will just need more. Gates open at 6 p.m. and (Thursday) at UCFKnights.com. Students looking to attend the spring game will just need to show their UCF stu- to show their UCF student ID at the student entrances, Gates close at midnight. Admission is dent ID at the student entrances, Gates 6-9. They will not need to claim tickets for the spring game. 6-9. They will not need to claim tickets for the spring game. $15 to watch (kids 10-and-Under free) and $25 to race. The Dragway Information Hotline is at (407) 568-5522 and the website is at _ www.raceosw.com/dragway/. SpeedWorld is located 17 miles Polo powers east of Orlando in Bithlo at 19164 East Colonial Drive, between Orlando and Titusville on Hwy. Championship at Lake Howell. 50 at the 520 Cocoa Cutoff. SAC sending Here are the District results and LMSA Regional schedules: Ahoy Sailors! BOYS Upcoming: District 1 * Today (Wednesday) _ Weekly six District At Larry A. Dale Aquatic Center, Sanford Gosling’s Rum Racing. Please Semifinals note the change of start time for Tuesday, March 30 the Rum race. Starting this week, (1) Lake Mary 28, (4) Winter Springs 0. Champions (2) Seminole 22, (3) Lyman 4. the start window will be 6:25 p.m.-to-6:30 p.m. The course will Championship be posted at the clubhouse and Wednesday, March 31 on Facebook prior to the start. If to Regionals Lake Mary 10, Seminole 9. District 2 you would prefer to not sign in AtLakeBrantleyAquaticCenter,AltamonteSprings that is fine, just text your time or Play-in Game DNF to (321) 578-8364. For safe- By Dean Smith Monday, March 29 ty please continue to monitor Herald Staff (5) Apopka 15, (4) Wekiva 11. channel 69 and help distressed Semifinals boats near you. Awards will be Led by first-year Head Coach Ryan Photo submitted Monday, March 29 at Breezeway or Sullivans after Ackerson, the Seminole High School (1) Lake Brantley 29, (5) Apopka 8. The Seminole High School girls water polo team repeated as District 1 Champions last week. the races, depending on time. Girls Water Polo Team won their second (2) Gainesville 18, (3) Ocoee 12. * Saturday,April 10 _ LMSA consecutive District 1 Championship, Championship Finals District 3 Club Race Series sponsored by beating Lake Mary 10-7, last Wednesday Wednesday, March 31 Saturday, April 10 At Silver Hawks Aquatics, Casselberry Sanford Brewing for the at the Larry A. Dale Aquatic Center on Lake Brantley 22, Gainesville 10. Semifinal winners at TBA, 7 p.m. Play-in Game Hayden Trophy.A great day of the Seminole High campus. District 3 GIRLS Monday, March 29 racing in a windward-leeward The Fighting Seminoles will be joined in At Silver Hawks Aquatics, Casselberry District 1 (4) Timber Creek 10, (5) East River 8. format. Skippers Meeting at 12 Play-in Game At Larry A.Dale Aquatic Center, Sanford Semifinals p.m. (noon), first race no earlier today’s (Wednesday) Regional Semifinals Tuesday, March 30 Tuesday, March 30 by District 2 Champion Lake Brantley, Monday, March 29 than 12:45 p.m. Three races are (4) East River 22, (5) Lake Howell 4. Semifinals (1) Oviedo 14, (4) Timber Creek 8. planned and sailors of all skill which crushed Apopka, 22-3, in the final Semifinals (1) Seminole 23, (4) Winter Springs 1. (2) Hagerty 10, (3) Lake Howell 6. levels are encouraged to attend. at the Lake Brantley Aquatic Center and Tuesday, March 30 (2) Lake Mary 23, (3) Lyman 1. Championship For more information, visit District 3 champ Oviedo, which rolled (1) Hagerty 12, (4) East River 8. Championship Wednesday, March 31 _ www.flalmsa.org _ or call over city rival Hagerty, 12-5, in the final at (2) Oviedo 19, (3) Timber Creek 7. Wednesday, March 31 Oviedo 12, Hagerty 5. (321) 578-8364. Silver Hawks Aquatics at Lake Howell. Championship (1) Seminole 10, (2) Lake Mary 7. REGIONALS District 2 Semifinals SANFORD ADULTSOFTBALL On the Boys side, top-seeded Lake Mary Wednesday, March 31 AtLakeBrantleyAquaticCenter,AltamonteSprings Wednesday, April 7 Here is this week’s schedule edged host Seminole, 10-9, in the District 1 (2) Oviedo 14, (1) Hagerty 13. Semifinals Seminole vs. Lake Brantley at Lake Brantley in the City of Sanford Parks REGIONALS final, while homestanding Lake Brantley Monday, March 29 Aquatic Center, Altamonte Springs, 7 p.m. and Recreation Department Semifinals eased past Gainesville, 22-10, in the District (2) Apopka 12, (3) Wekiva 7. Oviedo at Winter Park High School, 7 p.m. Adult Softball Spring Season. Wednesday, April 7 2 Championship Game and Oviedo joined Championship Finals The Semi-Co-Ed/Fun League Lake Mary vs. Lake Brantley at Lake Brantley the Lions girls in the regionals by outscor- Aquatic Center, Altamonte Springs, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 31 Saturday, April 10 on Wednesday will have The ing rival Hagerty, 14-13, in the District 3 Oviedo at Winter Park High School, 7 p.m. (1) Lake Brantley 22, (2) Apopka 3. Semifinal winners at TBA, 7 p.m. Rock of CF battling Wet Spot at 6:30 p.m.; The Blue Liners squaring off with The Lions at 7:30 p.m. and Fed Up tackling Venezolanos at 8:30 p.m. Pat’s UCF volleyball wins third straight conference title Liquor will have the week off. Everyone is invited to watch From Staff Reports “It’s so exciting to be a part of ond set frame and scoring the final upcoming schedule: Nerissa Moravec, UCF the games for free at Pinehurst AAC Tournament Gem Grimshaw, Temple Park on West 24th Street. another selection Sunday.That’s four points in the set three victory For the third year in a row,the Semifinals Tyler Lindgren, Temple For more information contact three in a row now,” UCF before dominating the final set, UCF volleyball team is the Kortlyn Henderson, Houston Eric Griffin, Recreation Volleyball Head Coach Todd jumping out to leads of 5-2 and 8-3. Friday, April 2 Lexie Douglas, Tulane Supervisor,at the City of Sanford American Athletic Conference Dagenais said. “Fortunately,we McKenna Melville led the way No. 1 UCF (East) 3, No. 2 Tulane 2020 NCAA Division I Women’s Parks and Recreation champions as the Knights defeated were able to go out and win the for the Knights with 21 kills and (West) 2 (19-25, 25-21, 26-24, 22-25, 15-9). No. 2 Temple (East) 3, No. 1 Houston Volleyball Championship Department at 407-688-5120, Temple in the conference tourna- conference to guarantee our spot… 19 digs. Nerissa Moravec chipped Option 6; Fax _ 407-688-5121; ment championship match on (West) 1 (18-15, 25-23, 25-14, 25-18). at Omaha, Nebraska Now,all of our energy will go into in six kills and five blocks, while First Round face- Saturday in Cincinnati by a score of Final preparing to play High Point.” Hagerty grad Anne-Marie Saturday, April 3 Wednesday, April 14 book.com/SanfordFLCityGovt; 3-1 (25-20, 24-26, 25-13 and 25-20). This will be the Knights’ 11th all- Watson contributed 11 kills. UCF3,Temple1(25-20,24-26,25-13,25-20). High Point vs. UCF,3:30 p.m., ESPN3. instagram.com/cityofsanfordfl; The win marked UCF’s second visit the city website _ time NCAAtournament berth, and On Saturday,UCF broke away All-Tournament Team Second Round www.sanfordfl.gov _ email: straight American Volleyball record-setting fourth as an from a 13-13 tie to win the first set, McKenna Melville, UCF (Most Thursday, April 15 [email protected] _ or the Tournament Championship win American conference member but Temple responded to score the Outstanding Player) UCF/High Point winner vs. No. 7 League Information Website at _ as the Knights also won the inau- (2014, 2018-20), surpassing final two points of set two to even Anne-Marie Watson, UCF Purdue, 3:30 p.m., ESPN3. http://www.leaguelineup.com/ gural conference tournament in Cincinnati’s three (2016, 2018-19) the match. The Knights dominated wel- Orlando in 2019, and it is UCF’s bids as the most tournament berths the third set and then, holding a 21- come.asp?cmenuid=1&url=sanfo third overall conference title as the in the current conference configura- 20 lead, scored the final four points rdsoftball&sid=804638851. Knights went undefeated in 2018 tion. UCF has previously advanced to win the fourth set and the title. NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY to claim the regular-season title. to the second round of the NCAA Melville led the way with 25 kills The Big Mods make their regu- With the win, UCF (16-1) Championship on three occasions, and 11 digs for her second double- lar season debut as the NASCAR clinched an automatic bid into the 1997, 2003 and 2019. double of the weekend and eighth AdvanceAuto Parts Weekly NCAA Tournament in Omaha, The Knights, who posted a per- of the season to be named Most Racing Series returns this Nebraska, and learned on Sunday fect 8-0 record againstAmerican Outstanding Player in the tourney Saturday night. The Modifieds during the NCAA Volleyball opponents in the regular season, for the second straight season. will race for 50 furious laps and Championship Selection Show on they will be joined by the extreme- outscoring them 24-1 along the Watson also had a solid day ly exciting LKQ Super Stocks (25 ESPNU that it will face High Point way,had to fight for it Friday after- on the court as the senior from laps), Sportsman (25), BomberA (16-0) on April 14 at 3:30 p.m. The noon in the semifinal match, going Oviedo had 13 kills and five (20) and NSS Truck (25) divisions. winner of the match will take on a full five sets with Tulane (10-10) blocks and Moravec added four Pit gates open at 3 p.m. with national No. 7 seed Purdue in the before ultimately winning, 3-2 (19- blocks to round out the Knights Division Practice from 4 p.m.- second round of the tournament 25, 25-21, 26-24, 22-25 and 15-9), on the all-tournament team. to-6:15 p.m. Ticket booths and on April 15, also at 3:30 p.m. using a 5-0 run at the end of the sec- Here are the results and grandstand gates open at 6 p.m. (Modified qualifying at 6:30 p.m.) with racing at 7:30 p.m. Adult admission is $15 (reserved seating is $20, the top six (6) rows of the Main Grandstand) with all seniors (65+) and military (with valid ID for proof of age or Military affilia- tion) admitted for $13. Kids 11 years of age and under are free of charge. MUST be accompanied by paying Adult to qualify for Free Admission. Pits - Members ($20), Non-Members ($25). The track is at the corner of SR. 44 and CR 415, between New Smyrna, DeLand and Daytona. For information, visit _ www.newsmyrnaspeedwayusa.c om _ or call 386-427-4129. Photo courtesy of UCFAA The UCF women’s volleyball team won its third consecutive American Athletic Conference Championship. 4_7_pages_8to10.qxp_Pages sports Majors template 4/6/21 3:00 PM Page 1

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Cam Thuy Dam, olds pursuant to Chapter 62- 1C3CDWDA5CD533504 5824 Pine Grove Run 330.020, Florida Administrative 2012 Dodge Oviedo, Florida 32765 Code (F.A.C.). Therefore, a 1FMPU16L0YLC25275 NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS District permit is not required 2000 Ford NAME 22—HealtH-care 71—Help Wanted 71—Help Wanted 223— Publish: March 31, April 7, 2021 and your exemption fee of 2G2WP552361237113 C177 $100.00 will be refunded. 2006 Pontiac iscellaneous Notice is hereby given that I am M 4T1BE32K36U116798 engaged in business at 103 GET YOUR MEDICAL Presser needed at Frankie's Commercial Construction Please be aware that this deter- 2006 Toyota Windmill Way, Seminole County, MARIJUANA CARD. CALL Cleaners in Sanford. Expd or in Central Florida GET YOUR MEDICAL mination only applies to the JN8AT2MT0GW023382 Longwood, Florida under the FOR FREE EVALUATION will train. Call 407-321-4484. Caulking and Waterproofing MARIJUANA CARD. CALL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT District and does not relieve you 2016 Nissan Fictitious Name of Uncle BY PHONE, 386-232-5599. FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, ….will train. Starting at FOR FREE EVALUATION from the permitting require- Buddy Handy Services, RXPO.COM FLORIDA ments of other agencies. Publish: April 7, 2021 and that I intend to register said $15.00 per hr. Must have BY PHONE, 386-232-5599. WE ARE OPEN! drivers license and vehicle. PROBATE DIVISION D040 name with the Divisions of RXPO.COM Thank you for your cooperation Corporations, Tallahassee, Drug free work place 407- LEGALS WE ARE OPEN! File No. 2021-CP-453 with the permitting and compli- Florida, in accordance with the 671-5080. ance process. If you have any provisions of the Fictitious DONATE YOUR CAR TO IN RE: ESTATE OF questions, please contact the PUBLIC SALE Name Statues, to-wit: Section LEGALS KIDS. Your donation helps District at (407) 659-4871 or by 865.09, Florida Statutes 1991. www.StorageTreasures.com, fund the search for missing DANIEL WAYNE HASS, email at [email protected]. NOTICE IS HEREBY which will end on children. Accepting GIVEN that the undersigned Raymond T. Crump LEGALS Trucks, Motorcycles & RV’s Deceased. Sincerely, intends to sell the property Publish: April 7, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Monday, April 26, 2021 @ too! Fast Free Pickup - described below to enforce a 10:00 A.M. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Sandra Joiner, P.E. D042 Running or Not -24 Hour lien imposed on said property 130 Concord Drive, Supervising Professional under the Florida Self Storage In accordance with the provi- Response - Maximum Tax sions of State law, there being Casselberry, FL 32707 The administration of the estate Engineer Facility Act STATUTES (Sec. 83 hereinafter described and Donation - Call (888) 515- due and unpaid charge for (407) 339-3803 of DANIEL WAYNE HASS, Division of Regulatory Services 801-83.809). stored at the Life Storage loca- which the undersigned is enti- 3443 deceased, whose date of death NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS tion(s) listed below. tled to satisfy an owner and/or Name, Inventory: was December 9, 2020, is pend- CC: Regulatory File The undersigned will sell at pub- NAME

manager's lien of the goods ing in the Circuit Court for lic sale by competitive bidding And, due notice having been hereinafter described and Philip M Henderson Jr. Seminole County Florida, Publish: April 7, 2021 on April 20 - 25, 2021 5:00 pm Notice is hereby given that I am given, to the owner of said stored at the Life Storage loca- Hsld gds/Furn Probate Division, the address of D035 on line at Lockerfox.com, prop- engaged in business at 4250 property and all parties known tion(s) listed below. which is P.O. Box 8099, erty has been stores and which Alafaya Tr. #212-324, Seminole to claim an interest therein, and LEGALS Mikeal S Bridge Sanford, Florida 32772-8099. is located at BIG TREE SELF County, Oviedo, Florida under the time specified in such And, due notice having been Other: Dirt Bike The names and addresses of STORAGE, 746 Fleet Financial the Fictitious Name of AJA notice for payment of such hav- NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: given, to the owner of said the personal representative and Court, Suite 100 County of Publishing, and that I intend ing expired, the goods will be property and all parties known Kendra Smith the personal representative's Courtesy Towing, Inc. gives Seminole, State of Florida, at to register said name with the sold to the highest bidder or to claim an interest therein, and Hsld gds/Furn of which is Clerk of Circuit attorney are set forth below. Notice of Foreclosure of Lien the following: Divisions of Corporations, otherwise disposed of at a pub- the time specified in such notice Court, Probate Division, All creditors of the decedent and and intent to sell these vehicles Tallahassee, Florida, in accor- lic auction to be held online at for payment of such having Publish: March 31, April 7, Seminole County, 301 N. Park other persons having claims or on 04/21/2021, 09:00 am at Name, Units, Contents dance with the provisions of the www.StorageTreasures.com, expired, the goods will be sold 2021 Ave., Sanford, FL 32771. The demands against decedent's 1850 High St, Longwood, FL Fictitious Name Statues, to-wit: which will end on to the highest bidder or other- C174 names and addresses of the estate on whom a copy of this 32750 Longwood, FL 32750- Marcos Abreu Section 865.09, Florida Statutes

personal representative and notice is required to be served 3722, pursuant to subsection 00814 1991. wise disposed of at a public Monday, April 26, 2021 @ auction to be held online at the personal representative's must file their claims with this 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Misc. goods 10:00 AM court ON OR BEFORE THE Courtesy Towing, Inc. reserves www.StorageTreasures.com, attorney are set forth below. Alexander Alfaro 3075 Enterprise Road which will end on NOTICE OF PUBLIC All creditors of the decedent LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER the right to accept or reject any Debary, FL 32713 Sterle Scott / Jacica Studios SALE and other persons having THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUB- and/or all bids. Publish: April 7, 2021 (386) 668-2913 00419 Monday April 26, 2021 @ claims or demands against LICATION OF THIS NOTICE D043 Misc. goods 10:00 AM. In accordance with the provi- decedent's estate on whom a OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE 2007 1FMCU49H37KB33122 Name, Inventory: 2650 W. 25th Street sions of State law, there being copy of this notice is required to DATE OF SERVICE OF A Ford Nayra Maldonado Sanford, FL 32771 due and unpaid charge for be served must file their claims COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON 1999 1FMPU18L9XLB46909 James Bentley 0L115 407-324-9985 which the undersigned is enti- with this court ON OR BEFORE THEM. Ford FICTITIOUS NAME Hsld gds/Furn, Office Misc. goods tled to satisfy an owner and/or THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS All other creditors of the dece- 1998 1FTYR10UXWPB64034 Furn/Machines/Equip., Customer Name, manager's lien of the goods AFTER THE TIME OF THE dent and other persons having Ford Notice is hereby given that Tools/Appliances Daniel Woolfork Inventory: hereinafter described and FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS claims or demands against 2010 1HGCS1B80AA009066 ANDERSON ENTERPRIS- 00602 stored at the Life Storage loca- NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER decedent's estate must file their Honda ES, L.L.C., OWNER, desiring Thomas Colby Misc. goods Timothy Amende tion(s) listed below. THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A claims with this court WITHIN 3 2006 JTKKT624460167630 to engage in business under the Hsld gds/Furn hsld gds/furn/TV/Stereo COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON MONTHS AFTER THE DATE Scion fictitious name of AE FINAN- Erica Kraft / Anything Now equip/tools/appliances And, due notice having been THEM. OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION 2008 KL5JD56Z58K919137 CIAL SERVICES COMPA- Larry Stewart given, to the owner of said All other creditors of the dece- OF THIS NOTICE. Suzuki 00815 NY located at 1474 SUN- Hsld gds/Furn, Office James Piatt property and all parties known dent and other persons having ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- Misc. goods SHADOW DRIVE, 308, Furn/Machines/Equip., hsld gds/furn to claim an interest therein, and claims or demands against IN THE TIME PERIODS SET Publish: April 7, 2021 CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA Tools/Appliances, TV/Stereo the time specified in such decedent's estate must file their FORTH IN FLORIDA D036 Purchase must be paid for at the 32707 intends to register the Equipment Lisa Medina notice for payment of such hav- claims with this court WITHIN 3 STATUTES SECTION 733.702 time of purchase in Credit Card said name in SEMINOLE

hsld gds/furn ing expired, the goods will be MONTHS AFTER THE DATE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. only. All purchases sold as is, county with the Division of Gregory Blythe sold to the highest bidder or OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION NOTWITHSTANDING THE where is and must be removed Corporations, Florida Household Goods/Furniture NOTICE OF SALE David Cherry otherwise disposed of at a pub- OF THIS NOTICE. TIME PERIODS SET FORTH at the time of sale. Sale is sub- Department of State, pursuant

hsld gds/furn lic auction to be held online at ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED ject to cancellation. to section 865.09 of the Florida Tracey Whalen www.StorageTreasures.com, WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Pursuant to FL Statute 713.78 Statutes. Hsld gds/Furn, Carolynn Morgan which will end on SET FORTH IN FLORIDA AFTER THE DECEDENT'S notice is hereby given that on Publish: April 7, 14, 2021 Tools/Appliances DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. the specified dates at 10:00 hsld gds/furn STATUTES SECTION 733.702 D041 Publish: April 7, 2021

Monday, April 26, 2021 @ WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of a.m. at 2502 W 1st St. Sanford, D044 Publish: March 31, April 7, Publish: March 31, April 7, 10:00 AM NOTWITHSTANDING THE this notice is March 31, 2021. FL 32771 a public auction of the 2021 2021 1010 Lockwood Blvd. TIME PERIODS SET FORTH following vehicles will occur. C176 C173 Oviedo, FL 32765 ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Attorney for Personal NOTICE OF DEMOUTION HEARING

(407) 365-5050 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Representative: 2004 LINC Navigator

AFTER THE DECEDENT'S NORBERTO S. KATZ, VIN 5LMFU27R34LJ17017 Notice is hereby given by the City of Sanford to: Merthie Enterprises, Name, Inventory: DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. ESQUIRE Sale Date 5/3/2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Inc., and any or all other interested parties,that the described prop- NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Florida Bar No.: 399086 FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, erty. 1605 Merthie Drive, Sanford, Florida 32771, Property Danny Caraballo The date of first publication of 425 West Colonial Drive, Inspection of listed vehicles may Description: Lot 4, Assessors Map of Lots 54 and 55 of M M Smiths Tools FLORIDA this notice is March 31, 2021. Suite 104 be made the day of sale. All In accordance with the provi- PROBATE DIVISION Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Deed Book sions of State law, there being Orlando, Florida 32804 vehicles are sold “as is” with no 105, Page 330, of the public records of Seminole County, Florida., Kerri l Spencer Attorney for Personal Telephone: (407) 849-7072 warranty given or implied. C&S due and unpaid charge for File No. 2021-CP-000282 has been found to be in a dilapidated, unsanitary, uninhabitable or which the undersigned is enti- Hsld gds/Furn, Bins, Boxes Representative: Fax: (407) 849-7075 Towing Service, Inc. reserves unsafe condition, and that the City Commission of the City of Sanford E-Mail: velizkatz@velizkat- the right to bid. tled to satisfy an owner and/or IN RE: ESTATE OF executed an Order of Condemnation on June 24, 2019.The City manager's lien of the goods Publish: March 31, April 7, William J. McLeod zlaw.com Commission of the City of Sanford will hold a Demolition Hearing in 2021 Attorney Secondary: Publish: April 7, 2021 hereinafter described and PETER MICHAEL ROSI- the City Commission Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on April 26, stored at the Life Storage loca- C175 Florida Bar Number: 322024 [email protected] D037 2021. At the Hearing, the City Commission shall hear evidence and NOLA, JR. The McLeod Law Firm tion(s) listed below. will determine whether or not the property will be demolished. You P.O. Box 950, Apopka, Personal Representative: are hereby ordered to appear before the City Commission at the Deceased. FL32704 PATRICIA HASS And, due notice having been Hearing to be heard and present your side of the case. You have the given, to the owner of said NOTICE OF PUBLIC Telephone: (4078863) 3300 615 Sweetbriar Branch NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE right to obtain an attorney, at your own expense, to represent you at SALE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Fax: (407) 886 Longwood, Florida 32750 property and all parties known the Hearing.You have the right to call witnesses on your behalf as to claim an interest therein, and E-Mail: On 04/28/2021 at 10:00 AM an well as to cross-examine al other witnesses. If you do not appear, the The administration of the estate the time specified in such notice In accordance with the provi- [email protected] Publish: March 31, April 7, 2021 auction will take place at A&N City Commission will proceed without you and you will waive your of Peter Michael Rosinola, Jr., for payment of such having sions of State law, there being SecondaryE- C178 Twin Towing, 2681 W 5th st, right to be heard at the Hearing. Copies of thefiles and records relat- deceased, whose date of death expired, the goods will be sold due and unpaid charge for Mail:[email protected] Sanford,Fl,32771. The vehicles ing to this matter are available for inspection and copying at the was January 4, 2021, is pend- to the highest bidder or other- which the undersigned is enti- m which will be auctioned include: Code Enforcement Division at the address: City Hall, 300 N. Park ing in the Circuit Court for wise disposed of at a public tled to satisfy an owner and/or Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771 (407.688.5163). Seminole County, Florida, auction to be held online at manager's lien of the goods Personal Representative: 1999 Chevrolet Probate Division, the address 1GCCS19X5X8205807 ADVICE TO ALL PERSONS: IF A PERSON DECIDES TO PUBLIC NOTICE APPEAL A DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER

Publish: April 7, 2021 CONSIDERED AT THE ABOVE HEARING, HE OR SHE MAY NEED March 25, 2021 D038 A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS INCLUDING THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE, WHICH RECORD IS NOT PROVID- Jeffrey Sloman ED BY THE CITY OF SANFORD. {SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA Seminole County Department STATUTES). of Public Works NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: 100 E 1st St JZM Inc d/b/a MIRANDA'S IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES Sanford, FL 32771-1302 TOWING gives Notice of ACT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO

Foreclosure of Lien and intent to PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CON- Re: Pine Lake Diversion Box sell these vehicles on TACT THE CITY CLERK AT 407.688.5012 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE Permit Determination No.: 04/19/2021, 09:00 am at 326 OF THE MEETING. THE CITY WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST SUCH 167045-1 LOYD LN OVIEDO, FL 32765- PERSONS. (Please reference the per- 6774, pursuant to subsection mit determination number 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Publish: April 7, 14, 2021 on all correspondence.) JZM Inc d/b/a MIRANDA'S D033

TOWING reserves the right to Dear Mr. Sloman: accept or reject any and/or all

bids. On February 12, 2021, the St. AMENDED NOTICE Johns River Water Management 1FMPU16535LA90211 Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting of District (District) received your 2005 Ford The Board of Directors for the Florida Resiliency and application and plans, request- Energy District (FRED) ing an exemption verification for Publish: April 7, 2021 the above referenced project in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Hearing and Seminole County. Based on this D039 Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the submittal and subsequent infor- Florida Resiliency and Energy District (“FRED”) will be conducted via mation and fee received on telephone conference on April 15, 2021, beginning at 1:00 P.M. February 18, 2021, February 25, (EST), or as soon thereafter as practicable. 2021, March 8, 2021 and March NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

15, 2021, the project is a water Cortes Towing Service Inc. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND BY TELEPHONE CON- quality improvement project and gives Notice of Foreclosure of FERENCE USING THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS: involves the installation of a Lien and intent to sell these

diversion structure along an vehicles on 04/27/2021, 10:00 Dial the phone number +1 646 741 5293, then use Meeting ID: 111 exiting storm pipe within the am at 245 Orange Ave 1995 9026 to access the phone conference. Lake View Drive right-of-way to Longwood, FL 32750, pursuant

prevent trash and sediment from to subsection 713.78 of the The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Board to consider the entering Pine Lake. Florida Statutes. Cortes Towing following Resolutions: Service Inc. reserves the right to

Based on the information pro- accept or reject any and/or all 1. Resolution No. F21-04 – Final Assessment, Relating to Special vided, this project does not bids. Assessment PACE Revenue Note (Viera Town Center II), exceed and permitting thresh- Commercial PACE Project), Series 2021 (Vote Required)

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND ENERGY DISTRICT RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE FLORIDA PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) ACT; ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND IMPOSING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS RELAT- ED TO SUCH QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; DIRECTING THAT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL BE CERTIFIED TO THE APPROPRIATE TAX COLLECTORS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The Board may also consider any other business which may proper- ly come before it.

Persons desiring to provide public comment will be given the opportunity to be heard and to express their views. Written comments may also be submitted in advance to the FRED Administrator, Florida Development Finance Corporation, 156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 2340, Winter Springs, FL 32708. In addition, public comment may be submitted in advance via email to the FRED Administrator at [email protected]. Written comments and emails received in advance of the meeting will be read aloud to the Board and the public and will be incorporated into the meeting minutes.

A copy of the resolutions and/or the Agenda may be obtained online at www.fdfcbonds.com/notices or at the offices of the FRED Administrator, Florida Development Finance Corporation, 156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 2340, Winter Springs, FL 32708, during nor- mal business hours. The meetings are open to the public and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on record.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at this meeting should contact FRED at (407) 712-6352 at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) and 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).

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RENTAL square feet of apartment rents will get about 13% more space at $1,400 of rent. That apartment space in Florida ranks fifth in the comparison than the average in the 100 Continued from Page 1 data. Longwood, Clermont, most populous U.S. cities, Apopka and Lake Mary are according to rentcafe.com. all a bit higher than Sanford. The average of the 100 cities how much space one can On the state level, the is 829 square feet for $1,400 get for $1,400. RENTCafe data found that rent. Their comparison of places Sanford ranks 31st for the The largest apartments in in Central Florida found that average size of a rental apart- the state of Florida at that the largest amount of space a ment at a cost of $1,400. rent level are Winter Haven at renter can get in this region is Still, Sanford apartments 1,277 square feet, Orange in Longwood at 1,108 square are the second most afford- Park at 1,270 and Titusville at feet. The smallest is in able in the Orlando metro 1,246. Renters in Orlando can Maitland with 866 square area with an average rent of get an average of 950 square feet. $1,240 per month. feet of space for $1,400, Sanford came in at 1,042 On average, for $1,400, according to rentcafe.com.

ENTERPRISE Ellis had been taken to Central Florida restrained the 14-year-old. When the redacted took place, and the 14-year-old told investiga- Regional Hospital in Sanford after the alterca- person lost his footing, the 14-year-old was tors that the security officer pushed him first. tion. able to break free and punch the person in the He also said he tried to punch the officer four Continued from Page 1 A 37-year-old witness told deputies that the head with his right arm and closed fist, times, but only one punch landed. 14-year-old and two other children had been according to the incident report. On Monday, a Sheriff’s Office spokesperson out of the “area,” and Ellis had brought them The man who was punched said he didn’t said the charges against the 14-year-old had from life support, said Andrew Gant, back to the home. The witness told deputies require medical attention, deputies said in the not been updated as they waited for results Sheriff’s Office public affairs officer. that the 14-year-old threatened to punch Ellis, report. About 5 minutes after the altercation, from the autopsy. The Sheriff’s Office investigation is ongo- according to a Sheriff’s Office incident report. the witness said the man who had been On Saturday, Volusia County Sheriff Mike ing, Gant said, pending the results of an The witness said he was in the kitchen sev- punched suffered some sort of “medical Chitwood said on social media that it broke autopsy. eral minutes later when another staff member episode” and “was unconscious.” his heart to report that Ellis had died. Deputies had arrested the 14-year-old last banged on the window and said a fight was According to the incident report, the 14- “Let's keep his family in our prayers as they Tuesday on charges of aggravated battery on a happening. year-old told police that he was out in lay their loved one to rest,” Chitwood wrote. uniformed security officer. They went to the 14-year-old’s room. Thornby Park in Deltona. He told deputies “The Sheriff's Office investigation is still Witnesses told deputies that Ellis had Someone whose name is redacted restrained that he argued with the officer detaining him active, and the results of an autopsy will help brought the 14-year-old back to the group the 14-year-old on the floor. The witness said and the officer pinned him on the ground. determine the outcome of this case. Right now home in Enterprise after finding him off cam- the 14-year-old tried to hit the person who When they returned to his room, the 14- the important thing is that the family knows pus. An altercation between Ellis and the 14- was retaining him once he was free. The wit- year-old said he wanted to listen to music, but they are in our hearts at this difficult time.” year-old broke out in the boy’s room. ness said he and the other person then he was told to go to bed. A verbal argument

ARREST license plate reader reported that a gone, the arrest report said. stolen 2016 Dodge Ram pickup was An alert was sent out and offi- heading north on Red Cleveland cers from the Sanford Police Continued from Page 1 Boulevard. Department and deputies from the The officer confirmed the license Seminole County Sheriff’s Office plate number and stopped the joined the search. A helicopter and port Authority police Friday truck in a parking lot. When the dogs were used, but efforts were morning following a larger man- officer approached the vehicle, called off as available resources hunt the night before involving however, the truck drove away were exhausted. three police agencies. School buses toward the parking lot exit. Two “While the overall size of the were delayed because of police other police units tried to block the search was scaled down, both action, officials said. Dodge, but Cedillo drove around marked and unmarked units con- The larger effort the recapture them and into oncoming traffic on tinued to actively patrol the area in Cedillo was called off Thursday Red Cleveland Boulevard, accord- search of Cedillo through the night, but officers continued to ing to the arrest report. night,” the report said. search on a smaller scale during the The Dodge collided with one Cedillo faces charges of grand night. vehicle and pushed it out of its theft auto, fleeing from police and On Friday morning, officers travel lane, police said. More cars escaping from police. His arraign- were called to 2301 E. Lake Mary were hit by the Dodge as it sped ment is set for May 18 at the Blvd., about a suspicious person in south on Red Cleveland. Five vehi- Criminal Justice Center in Sanford, the lobby of The Father’s Table cles sustained damage as Cedillo according to court records. business. fled from officers, the report said. Social media lit up with people In an arrest report, Airport After crashing into a dump truck who saw the search for Cedillo. police said a man wearing a long- and SUV, the Dodge lost a tire and One man said he watched the sleeve shirt pulled over his hands drove on the metal wheel. Cedillo whole thing and saw about 10 walked away when they showed sideswiped another dump truck, police officers with guns drawn on up. An officer said the man, but continued toward Airport him. “Never would’ve guessed that Cedillo, was still in handcuffs hid- Boulevard. an hour later I’d be reading that he den under the shirt. Stop sticks were used twice as escaped,” the man wrote. Employees told police that the the Dodge approached Lake Mary A woman who replied said she man had approached one of them Boulevard. Cedillo turned west on saw it too. She shielded her 5-year- at the dumpster earlier in the Lake Mary Boulevard and as he old’s eyes, she said. morning. They didn’t recognize approached Mellonville Avenue, he Some school buses ran late him from news reports, but Cedillo crossed into oncoming traffic and Thursday afternoon delayed by told them he was cold. Another collided with a vehicle, police said. road blocks, said Michael employee came in as they were The pickup came to a rest on the Lawrence, communications officer helping the man and recognized median of the road, and police for Seminole County Public him and they called police. arrested Cedillo. He was hand- Schools. The story began just before 2 cuffed and placed in the back of a One school bus with 15 students p.m. the day before when an patrol car. returned to Goldsboro Elementary Airport officer was conducting traf- The officer walked away from due to the police activity, Lawrence fic enforcement at East Airport and the patrol car for about 4 minutes, said. Families were called to pick Red Cleveland boulevards. A but when he returned, Cedillo was up the students from school. 4_7_pages_8to10.qxp_Pages sports Majors template 4/6/21 3:00 PM Page 3

PAGE 10 • Midweek: April 7-10, 2021 SANFORD HERALD Sunrise Easter Sunday service returns to the lake front at Fort Mellon Park

Special to the Herald lakeside in Fort Mellon Park. tancing from other family groups. sincere hope of the organizers that 2022 will This was the first Community Easter Consistent with the Seminole County bring a increased level of participation by On 3 April 2021, a chilly breezy sunny Sunrise Service since 2019 because the City Executive Order, face coverings were the many Christian churches within our Easter Sunday morning, the Sanford of Sanford canceled all city encouraged, but not required because the community. Ideally, once again a praise Community Easter Sunrise Service was held sanctioned events in the spring of 2020 service was an outdoor event. band will come out and support this wor- because of the COVID pandemic. In Planning has already started for the 2022 ship event with live music as in some previ- spite of the short notice for planning and service. According to Mr. Jehan, it is the ous years. limited advertising brought about by the late decision to permit the special event, 78 worshipers came out for the 7 a.m. outdoor service. This was about half the previous attendance in years prior to the FEATURED PET OF THE WEEK: Molly COVID pandemic. The welcome and open prayer was delivered by Sir Knight Sam C. Loper III, Commander of Taylor Commandery No. 28, Knights Templar of Florida. The scripture lesson was read by Sir Knight Henry I. Jehan, Jr, Recorder for the Commandery. The message was delivered by Pastor Eric Photo contributed Allen from the Connect Church located at Plans are already underway for next year’s 1607 Sanford Ave. In accordance with the Sunrise Easter Sunday service. COVID Mitigation Plan, family groups were allowed to sit together, while socially dis-

Photo contributed/Seminole County Animal Services Hi, my name is Molly. I am a spayed female, white and brown Pointer, something? Heinz 57 mix. I am a happy, friendly, energetic girl! I have lived with children but I did not get along with the other female dog in the house, so I think I would love a home where I was the only pet! I am about 7 years old and I weigh 51 pounds, my picture doesn’t make me look as pretty as I really am, Come meet me and see for yourself. I have been at the shelter since march 13, 2021, so you see I would love to get out of here and have my own home and people. Molly is spayed, microchipped, current on vaccines and heartworm negative. If you would like to meet Molly her animal # is #428395 and her adoption fee is $20 +$5 for a county license if you reside in Seminole County. All adoption meet and greets are currently appointment only so call 407-665-5201 to set up a meet and greet. If you want to see our other available dogs and cats go to www.seminolecountypets.com Seminole County Animal Services is located at 232 Eslinger Way Sanford.