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WEEKEND: MARCH 31-APRIL 2, 2019 Check out what’s HARDWOOD HEROES going on this month High School basketball in your city honors have in Seminole County been announced See Seminole See Sports, Page 9 Happenings, Page 4 SANFORD HERALD LAKE MARY, LONGWOOD, WINTER SPRINGS, OVIEDO, GENEVA, CASSELBERRY, OSTEEN, CHULUOTA, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, DEBARY Vol. 127, No. 67 • © 2019 READ US ONLINE AT: MYSANFORDHERALD.COM Since 1908 HEADLINES FROM Sanford Housing Authority breaks ground Chuluota triple homicide ASSOCIATED PRESS on Georgetown Square Apartments suspect denied bond TRUMP REVELS IN By Larry Griffin By Larry Griffin RETELLING EARLY RESULTS Herald Staff Herald Staff OF MUELLER PROBE Ground was broken on the long- Grant Amato, accused of murdering three A fired-up President Donald awaited Georgetown Square Apart- family members at their Chuluota home in Trump turned the findings of the ments on Wednesday, marking the January, was denied bond at a hearing on Russia investigation into a political end of a years-long quest for better Wednesday when Judge Jessica Recksiedler weapon at a Michigan rally. affordable housing in the area after ruled that he would be a risk in several differ- the Redding Gardens Apartments ent fashions if released. WHO'S TURNING UP THE were demolished in 2013. Particularly, she singled out the fact that PRESSURE FOR MUELLER Multiple City of Sanford officials REPORT attended the groundbreaking, along- See AMATO, Page 14 side members of the Sanford and Or- Democrats intensified their de- lando housing authorities and members of the community who mands for Robert Mueller's full re- Herald photo by Larry Griffin port after learning the special wanted to celebrate the occasion. Sanford officials gathered at 400 Locust Avenue for the ground- counsel's findings from his Trump- Georgetown Square Apartments breaking on the site of the future Georgetown Square Apartments Russia investigation run to more on Wednesday afternoon. than 300 pages. See GEORGETOWN, Page 14 WHITHER BREXIT On the day that Britain was originally scheduled to leave the European Union, lawmakers are facing what Theresa May's embat- Photo contributed Jason and Grant Amato em- tled government describes as the braced in a video presented as evidence in Grant's "last chance to vote for Brexit." bond hearing on Wednesday. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT COULD REVIEW SMOLLETT CASE After 12 years downtown Some former federal prosecu- tors say there are enough anom- Little Fish Huge Pond to close alies to justify a Justice Department By Larry Griffin review of why Chicago prosecu- Herald Staff tors dismissed all charges against the actor Jussie Smollett. Iconic downtown Sanford dive bar and in- dependent art hub Little Fish Huge Pond is MOSQUE SURVIVOR SAYS HE closing its doors April 1, according to owner FORGIVES ATTACKER Moire Wisdom in a Facebook post. A man who survived New “Well after 12 years I will be closing the Zealand's mosque attacks told a pond,” she wrote on Wednesday. “My lease is crowd of about 20,000 people he forgives the terrorist who killed his See FISH, Page 6 wife and 49 others. ARABS SEEK UNITY ON GOLAN HEIGHTS AND GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN JERUSALEM Herald photo by Tommy Vincent Arab leaders meeting in Tunisia Herbie Hancock (above) lived in the breezway downtown before moving to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical on Sunday hope to project unified Gardens in 2011. He passed away on Monday. opposition to the Trump adminis- tration's acceptance of Israeli con- trol over the Golan Heights and Jerusalem, but there are rifts. Sanford’s famous chicken, Herbie Hancock, passes away at Central Florida Zoo STOCKS OF Photo contributed Bartender Daniel Nicholas at By Rachel Graeser Little Fish Huge Pond, in full swing as customers LOCAL INTEREST enjoy drinks, music and conversation. Herald Editor As of 3 p.m. Friday The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announced this Allegiant $129.62 week that one of downtown’s for- SEMINOLE SMILE Bombardier $1.95 mer famous fixtures, Herbie Han- Faro $44.31 cock the chicken, passed away Monday. HCA Healthcare $130.70 For years, Herbie lived mostly Invacare $8.49 in the area that currently serves as $192.88 The Breezeway Bar & Grill on 1st NextEra Street in downtown Sanford. He Tractor Supply $97.99 roosted in the trees along 1st Street Toro $68.90 and local shop owners and visitors enjoyed interacting with Herbie Wells Fargo $48.12 over the years and many heard his cock-a-doodle-doo in the early morning hours. Those who have been down- town for awhile know Herbie had a scandalous past when he myste- Photo contributed Cooper Valentine Herbie at his last home at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Sanford Herald's See HERBIE, Page 2 He somtimes played the xylophone for guests. Crooms High School Correspondent PAGE 2 • Weekend: March 31-April 2, 2019 SANFORD HERALD THE BULLETIN BOARD: FAMU Alumni Association announces 2019 Annual Scholarship Luau By Sheralyn Brinson she has served for 82 years; she was reavement Support; Seminole County baptized there on the 2nd Sunday in Public Schools Food/Back Pack Pro- The Seminole County Chapter of June at the age of 10. She sang in the gram, and others. the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Junior and Senior Choirs for many Alumni Association announces their years; she currently serves on the Dea- • Biographical Sketch of Pastor 2019 Annual Scholarship Luau, to be coness Ministry. She’s active at the Gwendolyn Fisher-George, Founder held on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the Sanford Seniors Center and enjoys at- and Pastor of True Foundation Min- Eastmonte Civic Center, 830 Magnolia tending the activities there, especially istries, Inc., Center for Biblical Integrity Drive in Altamonte Springs, FL. Doors movie day. Her favorite Scripture, 1 and Intentional Living Counseling and will open at 6:30 p.m.; suggested attire, Corinthians, Chapter 13, which tells Crisis Center, in Debary, FL. She was Luau style. Proceeds from this event about love. She enjoys reading and lis- born in Sanford, attended Seminole will help fund scholarships for local tening to Gospel music. As she and County Public Schools and graduated students. For more information and the writer were conversing, she began from Crooms High School in 1968. She tickets, contact any member the FAMU singing, in her lovely alto voice, a med- holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology Alumni Association; Andre Neal, Pres- ley of her favorite hymns, It is Well from the University of Central Florida, ident. With My Soul and Oh How I Love Master’s Degree in Educational Lead- Jesus. She maintains her independ- ership from Nova Southeastern Uni- • It was a very happy 92nd birthday ence as much as her health will allow versity and a Master’s Degree in celebration for Mother Rebecca T. Han- and she’s still driving to church, the Theology from Life Christian Univer- kerson Henderson on February 5, 2019. Post Office and the Senior Center. She sity (Tampa, FL). She is currently a She celebrated the day with her family especially enjoys visits with her family, doctoral candidate in Theology at and was showered with birthday/gift church members, former students and Photo contributed Photo contributed Faith Christian University (Orlando, cards, telephone calls, and other ex- friends and offers a warm, beautiful Mother Rebecca T. Henderson Pastor Gwendolyn Fisher George FL). Before entering ministry full pressions of love from her children, smile when she speaks of them. She is time, Pastor George was employed as grandchildren, other family members, quick to mention a close member of Service on Sun., Feb. 24, 2019, at duced the speaker, Pastor Gwendolyn a social worker, youth counselor, and church members, and friends. her family, her dog, “Max”; and she Greater Mount Calvary M.B. Church, Fisher-George, who spoke on the topic, educator on the elementary through She and her twin brother Isaac were says he follows her every footstep as 1115 W. 12th Street in Sanford; Rev. The High Calling of Servanthood (Exo- college levels. She has pastored for 27 born in Orlando, FL, on February 5, she moves around the house. Jack Jackson, Host Pastor. The Service dus 2:5-6 and Philippians 2:5-11). Re- years, hosted local and national confer- 1927, to Gus Thomas and Victoria Sir- Mother Henderson has 6 children: began at 3:30 p.m., with Sheralyn J. marks, presentations and words of ences, and was recognized by the Her- man Thomas Burton. Isaac passed Clarence Hankerson (Daphne); Brinson, Host of the WSDO-1400 AM thanks were expressed by Post Com- itage Registry of Who’s Who Among away at the age of two years; so, Re- Rhonda Hankerson Wilson (Leroy); Radio “Rejoice” Radio Broadcast, pre- mander James E. Melton, Sr., and Outstanding Professional Women in becca grew up as an only child. The Marvin Henderson; Johnny Larry siding. Minister Sergio Bryant (Second Ladies Auxiliary President Eartha D. America in 2002. She is the proud family relocated to Sanford when she Henderson; Patricia Henderson Sher- Shiloh M.B. Church) led the devotion Melton. After the service, everyone mother of 3 daughters, 3 sons-in-law was a toddler. She attended Seminole man (Billy); and Sandra Green; 8 with scripture and prayer and a med- gathered in the Fellowship Hall for and 7 grandchildren. County public schools and graduated grandchildren; and 2 great-grands. Her ley of songs, God Will Heal the Land dinner. from Crooms Academy in 1945. She husband, the late Mr. Johnny “Butter- and Cooling Water. Sis. Ethel June AMVETS Post #17 and Ladies Aux- • There will be a 5th Fifth Sunday received her B.S. Degree in Elementary milk” Henderson, worked for Patrick gave the welcome and Sanford City iliary support several community serv- Gospel Music Program on Sun., March Education from Florida Memorial Col- Fruit Company and also transported Commissioner Kerry Wiggins gave ice organizations/events to help 31st, at Mt.