Portions of Seminole Boulevard to Be Shut Down Over the Next Few Weeks
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WEEKEND: MARCH 3-5, 2019 ELITE 8 Taste of Oviedo Seminole topped Oviedo coming March 9 to advance to the Regional Final See People, Page 5 See Sports, Page 9 SANFORD HERALD LAKE MARY, LONGWOOD, WINTER SPRINGS, OVIEDO, GENEVA, CASSELBERRY, OSTEEN, CHULUOTA, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, DEBARY Vol. 127, No. 59 • © 2019 READ US ONLINE AT: MYSANFORDHERALD.COM Since 1908 HEADLINES FROM Portions of Seminole Boulevard to be Mike Ertel to return ASSOCIATED PRESS shut down over the next few weeks to Elections Office NUCLEAR NEIGHBORS' CLASHES CONTINUE By Larry Griffin in consultant role Pakistan prepared to hand Herald Staff By Larry Griffin over a captured Indian pilot Herald Staff while blistering cross-border at- In the ongoing construction near tacks across the disputed Hi- Lake Monroe for the RiverWalk A month after stepping down from his malayan region of Kashmir project, parts of Seminole Boule- newly-appointed position in Gov. Ron DeSan- continued for a fourth straight vard will now be closed off for the tis’ cabinet after photos of him in blackface day next several weeks, according to from 2005 surfaced, Mike Ertel is coming back the City of Sanford. to work in Seminole County. VENEZUELAN CLERIC The aim is to fix up old pipes in TURNS THE OTHER CHEEK the area as the RiverWalk Trail See ERTEL, Page 6 Monsignor Hector Lunar is an inches closer to completion. The outspoken priest who isn't shy pipes, according to the City, are al- about criticizing President Nico- most 80 years old and they need to las Maduro, even from the pul- be replaced all along the length of New solar energy co-op will pit, even as Maduro loyalists are Herald photo by Larry Griffin intent on discrediting him. Parts of Seminole Boulevard will be closed off for the next few weeks as the City works to replace pipes under the roads. See SEMINOLE, Page 3 help Seminole residents CANNABIS NO CAN DO Hawaii has a track record of save on electricity bills moving slowly on social issues and when it comes to legalizing By Larry Griffin marijuana for adult use, the is- Herald Staff lands are out of step with liberal stalwarts such as California and A new solar energy co-op in Seminole Vermont. County is aiming to bring together people all across the country to use solar energy, said QUESTIONS OF representatives from the League of Women CAMARADERIE Voters at a press conference Wednesday. African-Americans have expe- The solar co-op, like the previous one in rienced variations of the "black 2017, will allow curious homeowners to learn friend defense" — saying that a about and join up with solar energy for their person can't be racist because of the color of the company he See SOLAR, Page 16 keeps — for generations. The trope played out again out this week as Rep. Mark Meadows de- Sanford to host workshop fended President Trump against testimony by Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen. on mid-century architecture WE'LL TAKE 500 OF THOSE By Larry Griffin U.K. officials and companies Herald Staff have been bracing for potential Brexit trade disruptions by stock- Those interested in mid-century modern ar- piling everything from ice cream chitecture will have an opportunity to indulge and chocolate cookies to essen- in that passion at a special workshop next tial medicines and body bags. SANFORD CIVIC CENTER Thursday, March 7. The event will take place at the Sanford UNACCEPTABLE REMARKS Herald photo by Tommy Vincent YouTube says it will turn off A workshop on mid-century architecture will be held at the Civic Center next week. See WORKSHOP, Page 6 comments on nearly all videos featuring kids after reports that pedophiles were leaving inap- propriate comments on innocu- ous videos of children. New development, King’s Crossing, could bring Check out what’s grocery store, retail to East State Road 46 happening around STOCKS OF Seminole County LOCAL INTEREST By Larry Griffin Herald Staff See Page 4 As of 3 p.m. Friday A new development called King’s Crossing could be bring- Allegiant $131.56 ing a high-end grocery store and SEMINOLE SMILE Bombardier $2.20 several chain restaurants in be- Faro $45.78 tween Sanford and Geneva within the next year. HCA Healthcare $138.91 Keith Lawes, manager for de- Invacare $9.82 velopers Corporate Properties, $187.36 said the project will be on 24.5 NextEra acres of land on State Road 46 at Tractor Supply $94.71 the intersection with State Road Toro $68.56 415. The grocery store could not be Wells Fargo $50.00 named yet as of Tuesday. There will also be two spaces for fast food chain restaurants to come into the plaza, as well as other Herald photo by Larry Griffin retail space for vendors not yet Manager Keith Lawes (left) and Jim Dunn King celebrate the advance- Brady Lessard chosen. ment of their new grocery store complex, coming within the next year to East State Road 46 heading toward Geneva. Former Mayor See KINGS, Page 6 City of Sanford PAGE 2 • Weekend: March 3-5, 2019 SANFORD HERALD THE BULLETIN BOARD: Next Saturday Sanford will celebrate Hall of Famer Tim Raines, Sr. By Sheralyn Brinson addition to the Brotherhood Award, Commit- tee Chairman Philpot was also presented with The City of Sanford Youth Baseball Opening the Distinguished Service Award for his out- Day will be on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the standing service as MLK Committee Chair- Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium, 1201 Mel- man. In his remarks, Chairman Philpot gave lonville Ave. in Sanford, at 10 a.m. The special thanks to everyone for the great work that is guest will be Sanford native and member of being done each year to bring 4 days of well- the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Tim planned events to the City of Sanford. He Raines. Everyone is invited to come out and thanked the sponsors and the community for celebrate our hometown hero, Tim Raines. their support and invited everyone to continue This event is free and open to the public. participating in all of the events that have been Tim Raines, Sr., was inducted into the Na- so carefully planned for the community. After tional Baseball Hall of Fame on July 30, 2017, the closing prayer by Pastor Dr. Marvin L. at The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Mu- Scott, Sr. (Second Shiloh M.B. Church), every- seum, in Cooperstown, NY. The Hall of Fame one sang the closing song, “Let There Be Peace honors those elected and immortalizes them on Earth”. with bronze plaques. The Hall of Fame is com- prised of 329 elected members: 232 former • The Florida Dept. of Health in Seminole major league players, 30 executives, 35 Negro County, 400 W. Airport Blvd. in Sanford, is of- Leaguers, 22 managers and 10 umpires. fering free yoga classes every Wednesday for Raines’ Hall of Fame Bronze Plaque Inscrip- youth and adults; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bring your tion reads: “Timothy Raines, Sr. “Rock”. Mon- yoga mat and water bottle! For more informa- treal, N.L., 1979-90, 2001; Chicago, A.L. Photos contributed tion, call Herronda Mortimer, 407-665-3011. 1991-95; New York, A.L. 1996-98; Oakland, Tim Raines, Sr., Member, National Baseball Hall The Late Dr. Ronald W. Merthie A.L. 1999; Baltimore, A.L. 2001; Florida, N.L. of Fame • Volunteers are needed for the Nanas, 2002. A switch-hitting leadoff man whose Papas, & Friends Project, which is a part of the speed, extra-base power and plate discipline Church in Sanford, who passed away just days were given by Ms. Joyce Riggins-Baker, on be- Seminole County Public Schools Dividends were the perfect table-setting tools to fuel the before the celebration events began. Hon. Jeff half of the MLK Committee; The Hon. U.S. Program. This Project offers opportunities to 1980’s Expos. Burst on to the scene in 1981, the Triplett, Mayor; Melvin Philpot, MLK Steering Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, Florida share the fun, excitement and joy of reading to start of a dominant 10-year stretch with more Committee Chairman. District 7; the Hon. Mayor Jeff Triplett; and the a student on a one-to-one basis, which in turn hits, runs scored, and times reaching base than In our previous column, we reported on the Hon. Velma H. Williams, City Commissioner- has a positive impact for everyone involved. any other National Leaguer. The only player 2019 MLK Annual Awards Recipients: Mr. District 2. The MLK Celebration Choir sang a The students develop a love of reading, teach- with six straight years of 70 or more steals, led Melvin Philpot (Brotherhood Award); the medley of songs, “How Great is Our God” and ers appreciate having additional help and the the N.L. four times. Totaled 808 stolen bases Seminole County Health Dept. (Community “Everybody Praise”. Dr. Barbara Kirby-Bent- volunteers know that their effort makes a dif- with a remarkable success rate of 84.7 percent. Award), and the Rescue Mission (Humanitar- ley introduced the Keynote Speaker, IBM Cor- ference. You may volunteer for one to 3 hours An all-star outfielder in each of his first seven ian Award). They received their awards at the porate Executive and U.S. Navy weekly at the following locations: (1) The full seasons. Won the 1986 N.L. Batting Title. 32nd Annual Commemorative MLK Banquet Captain-Retired, Mr. Wyman Winbush, who Reading Acceleration Program (first grade tu- Earned two World Series Rings with the Yan- at the Sanford Civic Center in downtown San- spoke eloquently and candidly on the event toring for struggling readers) at the Boys and kees.” Read more about Tim Raines and his ford, on Sat., Jan.