THURSDAY July 1. 1999 91st Year. No. 221 (407)322-2611 Sanford, FL S O C w i t i ’»-"-i h k - Serving Weather Holiday baseball Lottery Sanrord, Casselberry. Partly Winning Lake Mary, Longwood, Sunny tournaments Oviedo. Winter Springs Numbers High: 92 open today. and Semlnolo County Low: 72 3A S in c e 1 9 0 8 2A IB * □ B riefs Accidents waiting County cracks down on road rage to happen Anyone who has driven by By Joa DeSantis_________________ The latest crackdown is in response to given to drivers for failing to obey local Department. the Intersection of State Staff Writer complaints by citizens and the increased seat belt laws, five people were cited for The department spokesperson said Roads 434 snd 436 in numbers of traffic crashes caused by driving with suspended licenses, and speeders were cited all over the county Altamonte Springs knows It's SANFORD — Seminole County drivers aggressive drivers. Law enforcement three others were cited for failing to have but were particularly targeted in the tra­ hardly Hollywood & Vine. with a propensity to speed and run red teams were out in force Tuesday at select­ a driver's license while operating a motor ditional speed areas of Interstate 4, and What it 4s is the second lights look a hit at the hands of the coun­ ed signalized intersections throughout vehicle. There were 20 other miscella­ State Highways 436 and 434. worst intersection in the state ty's law enforcement agencies Tuesday. the county, attempting to heighten aware­ neous tickets handed out as well, mostly "This is an ongoing effort to let drivers of Florida lor dangerous The latest phase of "Operation ness by drivers of the continuing prob­ for equipment violations. know of law enforcement's intentions to crossings acconsng to a lem. "Red Bug Lake Road and 436 along with reduce speeding and running of red lights study released Wednesday Aggressive Driver" resulted in a one-day During the course of the day-long crack Wekiva Springs Road and 434 were two of she said." She added that another com­ by State Farm Insurance. total of 188 traffic citations handed out by down, 63 citations were handed out to the heavy spots for running red lights," bined effort by Seminole County law The Altamonte Springs officers representing every municipal crossing came within three police department in the county plus the drivers for running red lights, 86 citations said Deanna Brown, Public Information enforcement agencies is scheduled for accidents oi making the 10 Seminole County's Sheriff's department. were given for speeding, 11 citations were Officer for the Seminole County Sheriff's sometimes in July. worst intersections In the nation. State Farm estimated that there were 201 accidents at State Roads 434 and 436 Window dressing last year. officials There were 187 crashes at State Roads 50 and 436 m Orlando and 162 at Goidenrod Road and University Boulevard In safety for \ Orlando. Food stamp violations use SANFORD-TWo Sanford stores have been barred from By Joe DeSantis resulting in four serious civilian participating in the food Staff Wnter injuries and property damage of stamp program because of $15,715 — in a year where fire­ program violations, the U.8. SANFORD — Local fire offi­ works sales were strictly limited Department of Agriculture's cials and the State Fire due to statewide brush fires Food and Nutrition Service Marshall’s office are heralding a across Florida. (FNS) reports. Kim's Food battle cry for safety as the The statistics indicate that Store, 1229 W. 13th St, Fourth of July weekend youthful inexperience plays a owned by Chang Soo Yoon, approaches. The message: Enjoy significant role in who is injured was disqualified for one year traditional fireworks, but leave and how often. More than 55 based on evidence showing the bang to the experts. percent of all fireworks injuries that store personnel sold tow­ Statistics show their concern is Involve children under the age els, trash bags and other well warranted. of 15; another 24 percent of ineligible items for food According to statistics injuries happen to victims stamps. Southwest Food released by the Altamonte between 16 and 24 years of age; Market, 1920 Southwest Springs Fire department, 12,000 and 18 percent of victims are Road, owned by Gary Beil, Americans are injured each star- over the age of 25. was disqualified for six spangled holiday, up to 200 a The range of injuries runs par­ months based on evidence year die, and property damage allel to the risk of lighting that store personnel sold incendiary devices. Thirty-five soap, toothpaste and other Hwild photo toy Towny Vtncsnt associated with fireworks percent of fireworks victims suf­ ineligible items for food Cathi Pastas poses in the star-spanglod display she created at Miss Libb/s Antique Emporium, located at approaches S35 million. stamp benefits. Ann F. 102 1st Street In Sanford. The Sanford Main Street Inc. organization is conducting a window display contest A year ago in the Sunshine fer hand and finger injuries, Wages, of the Food and in downtown Sanford, as part of the town's Fourth of July festivities The organization will also host a cele­ state, there were 143 incidents another 29 percent suffer head Nutrition Service's bration at Fort Mellon Park Sundy, July 4. at 5 p.m. Two bands will play during the event, and vendors and of fireworks accidents that fire injuries, 16 percent have eye Tallahassee office, said food booths will be set up. The fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. Sunday. departments had to respond to. See Fireworks, Page 4A stamp benefits can be used legally only to buy food or seeds and plants to be used in gardens to grow food. Before being authorized to accept food stamp benefits Schapker named Principal of the Year from customers, store owners Cory’s courageous must agree to abide by food Florida Department stamp program rules. Violations of the rules result of Education selects in stores being disqualified campaign to defeat achievement awards from the program for periods of time ranging from six for state principals months to permanently. By Bill Korns_______________ USDA encourages the public muscular dystrophy Staff Writer to report violations of the By Ru»g White___________ is the Central Florida food stamp program by call­ Staff Writer Goodwill Ambassador in a ing: 1-800-424-9121, the toll- SANFORD - Retired campaign to help cure Seminole High School principal free number for USDA’s Muscular Dystrophy (MD). Inspector General in DELAND — He's a happy Gretchen Schapker has been youngster with stars in his In recent years, Cory and his named the region's Principal of Washington, D.C. The num­ parents (Wayne and Linda ber is posted at participating hazel eyes and a skip in his the Year. Coleman) have attended more grocery stores. Also, viola­ walk. Few would suspect The Florida Department of than a 100 fund-raisers and tions can be reported to FNS’ Cory Coleman's courageous 6- Education announced the win­ Tallahassee office at (850) year battle against Muscular MD awareness programs ners of the 1999 Principal 942-8315. Dystrophy. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ throughout Achievement Awards on He plays Central “Cory knows what he Tuesday. basketball in Florida. Cory Schapker, who retired after □ Quote the backyard, is facing. He knows takes pride eight years as principal of he's on a more about Muscular in his ambas­ Seminole High School this year, “How much better is it to sador's job. Little League Dystrophy that most was named the top high school Hm M M * photo weep at joy than to joy at b a s e b a 11 "He's a principal for the Department of Gretchen Schapker, center, accepts an award from the Sanford Optimist everyone." weeping!" team. He unique little Education's Region 3, which Club With Schapker are club members Robbie Robertson and John Cullum. Shakespeare swims, and boy," Linda covers 10 counties in East romps with a Linda Coleman Coleman Central Florida. □ Index dog named said C o ry ’s m om Other winners for Region 3 International Baccalaureate and ment with the community. Roxie, given Wednesday. included principals Ralph International Baccalaureate pro­ "Volunteerism is big at C la s s ifie d ............ 3B-4B "Cory's very C om ics ...................... 7A to him last Hewitt of Arbor Ridge gram. Ninth graders struggling Seminole as is the role of busi­ C r o s s w o r d .................3B week. loving. He gives a lot without Elementary School in Orlando in reading enroll in a high ness partners in helping stu­ D ear A b b y .................BA But Cory must be careful not asking for anything in return. and Kathleen Reed of Deltona intensity reading program that dents with transition to careers H o r o s c o p e ................ 7A to overextend — knowing he We marvel at what he's doing. Middle School. is recognized as one of the best via internship and mentoring," O b itu a r ie s .................3A He's on the honor roll at P e o p le ......................... BA will always be challenged by a Education commissioner Tom reading intervention programs Gallagher said. Police Briefs .... 3A cruel neuromuscular disease school. He had perfect atten­ Gallagher cited Seminole High in the nation. A work study program at Sports ................. IB-2B that he wants to eliminate. dance last year." School's Academy of Health The State also cited Seminole Disney is being planned for T elevision .................6A Cory Coleman, 8-years-old, See Cory, Page 8A Careers and a new Pre- High School's active involve­ See Principal, Page 4A I 2A • Sernmoi* Herald, Sanford.