WEEKEND: JAN. 19-21, 2020 POSTSEASON LOOMING "Ask Ava" Advice Soccer programs Columnist- My Friend gearing up for District owes Me Money Tournaments See People, Page 5 See Sports, Page 9 SANFORD HERALD LAKE MARY, LONGWOOD, WINTER SPRINGS, OVIEDO, GENEVA, CASSELBERRY, OSTEEN, CHULUOTA, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, DEBARY Vol. 129, No. 47 • © 2020 READ US ONLINE AT: MYSANFORDHERALD.COM Since 1908 HEADLINES FROM Seminole County, City of Sanford set Altamonte Springs chiropractor ASSOCIATED PRESS accused of sexually battering to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 95-year-old woman with dementia POLITICAL STAKES HIGH AS IMPEACHMENT TRIAL By Steve Paradis By Steve Paradis LOOMS Herald Staff Herald Staff The trial, only the third such For the first time, Seminole An Altamonte Springs chiropractor made undertaking in U.S. history, is State College will sponsor this his first appearance in court Tuesday accused unfolding at the start of the year’s Martin Luther King Jr. cel- of sexual battery on a 95-year-old woman in election year, a time of deep ebration in Sanford, featuring an November at Atria Park of Lake Forest in San- political division in the nation. oratorical competition, parade ford. and festival. A certified nursing assis- ‘PRESIDENT TRUMP “This is a first and we’re so ex- tant in The Manor side of KNEW EXACTLY WHAT cited,” said Portia Simpson, who the nursing home told serves on the Martin Luther King Seminole County Sheriff’s WAS GOING ON’ Jr. Steering Committee. Office deputies that when The celebration this weekend she tried to open the eld- Lev Parnas, a close associate and Monday include the oratori- of Rudy Giuliani, claims erly woman’s door it was cal contest as well as a poster blocked with a chair nor- Trump was directly involved in contest, Simpson said. The con- the effort to pressure Ukraine Herald photos by Tommy Vincent mally used to prop it open. tests were judged in Building C She said the lights and to investigate Joe Biden. When This year will feature a weekend-long celebration, concluding with a pa- asked if Parnas was lying, Giu- rade and celebration on Monday, just as in the previous years (above). See MLK, Page 6 Kent liani said “I'm not responding Klonel See BATTERY, Page 6 yet.” WHO CALLED TRUMP A ‘CLOWN’ City, residents offer condolences after death of Chief Smith’s daughter Iran Supreme Leader Ayatol- lah Ali Khamenei says the U.S. By Steve Paradis president only pretends to sup- port the Iranian people but will Herald Staff “push a poisonous dagger” into their backs. The City of Sanford offered condolences to its Chief of Police Cecil Smith following the death of his daughter, Ashley Marie Howard, TRUMP CAMPAIGN TRIES 22, of Jackson, Missouri on Jan. 12. ROBUST OUTREACH The president’s surrogates See SMITH, Page 6 are fanning out across the country as part of an aggres- sive effort to stretch his appeal beyond the base of working- Check out what’s class white voters who pro- pelled him to victory in 2016. happening around ROYAL RIFT WILL SHRINK Seminole County BRITISH MONARCHY See Page 4 Buckingham Palace is chang- ing with the scandal surround- ing Prince Andrew, and with Seminole Smile sponsored by Oakport Dental Prince Harry's decision to break away, leaving fewer sen- The Martin Luther King Jr. parade is an annual tradition in Sanford and takes place along Historic Goldsboro ior royals working to support Boulevard, beginning at Croom Academy of Information Technology. Queen Elizabeth II. Theater West End, back on its feet, debuts STOCKS OF ‘The Great American Trailer Park,’ the musical LOCAL INTEREST By Steve Paradis As of 3 p.m. Friday Herald Staff Allegiant $177.49 “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” opens SEMINOLE SMILE Bombardier $1.00 Friday at the Theater West Faro $55.58 End, and director Derek Fastenal $37.07 Critzer said he promises that the fun will start as soon as HCA Healthcare $148.41 you walk in the door. Invacare $8.84 Someone will hawk 50/50 tickets in the lobby. Ritz NextEra $253.42 crackers and spray cheese Tractor Supply $92.25 will flow. Even the ushers Toro $83.49 will act in character. Oh yeah, and ring toss with toi- Wells Fargo $48.94 let seats will be a thing. And that’s all before the musical commences. “You never know what’s going to happen with this Photo contributed Lincoln Bryant, Stenstrom Elementary ‘The Great American Trailer Park’ will debut Friday at Theater West End. See THEATER, Page 6 Student Correspondent PAGE 2 • Weekend: Jan. 19-21, 2020 SANFORD HERALD THE BULLETIN BOARD: Remembering and celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By Sheralyn Brinson phy and methodology. At the King Center, King Day is the culmination Remember and celebrate the life of a week-long celebration of youth and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther programs, educational seminars, King, Jr. on this National King Holi- community dialogues, service proj- day Weekend. Signed into law as a ects and commemorative services. Federal Holiday in January 1983 by Citizens are urged to make a per- President Ronald Reagan, Martin sonal commitment to serve human- Luther King, Jr. Day is a celebration ity with the vibrant spirit of love, of Dr. King’s immeasurable contri- promote Dr. King’s teachings and, bution to the United States and to “carry forward his legacy by partici- humankind. Observed annually on pating in a national day of service, a the third Monday of January, the day on, not a day off and volunteer King Holiday is a time when the na- to improve their communities.” All tion pauses to remember Dr. King’s across America service projects are life and work and also to honor his held in hospitals, shelters, prisons legacy. A Baptist Minister, King led and wherever people need help. It is the Civil Rights Movement by peace- a day of volunteering to feed the fully pursuing a vision of racial jus- hungry, rehabilitate housing, tutor tice. Dr. King was born on January those who can’t read, mentor at-risk 15, 1929, in Atlanta, GA; he was as- youngsters, console the broken- Photo contributed sassinated on April 4, 1968, in Mem- hearted and a thousand other proj- Mrs. Coretta Scott King phis, TN. ects for building the beloved The Holiday would not be possi- community of Dr. King’s dream. ble without the tireless leadership of Dr. King often said, “Life’s most Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center’s Founder and persistent and nagging question is ers, music, food, vendors and other long-time President, Dr. King’s what are you doing for others?” activities for adults and children. widow, the late Mrs. Coretta Scott When he spoke about the end of his The entertainment lineup will fea- discover Him and make Him a guest vocalist Arkeshia Graham. ture “Sanford's Got Talent” perform- King (1927-2006). The King Center, mortal life in one of his last sermons power in your life. Without Him, This 52-voice interfaith choir is made established in 1968 in Atlanta, GA by on February 4, 1968, in the pulpit of ers: Haley Little (original rap); life is a meaningless drama with the up of singers from churches in San- Sharirah Moye (singer); S.L.A.Y Mrs. King, is the official, living me- Ebenezer Baptist Church at Atlanta, decisive scenes missing. But with ford and surrounding communities morial dedicated to the advance- even then he lifted up the value of “Shining Loving Amazing Youth” Him, we are able to rise from the fa- in Seminole, Volusia and Orange (dance); Junior NAACP (skit about ment of the legacy of Dr. Martin service as the hallmark of a full life. tigue of despair to the buoyancy of Counties. The choir is under the di- Luther King, Jr., “leader of America’s He stated, “I’d like somebody to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.); C.J. hope.” rection of Gloria Williams; Andrea Moore (original rap); Shakirah Moye greatest nonviolent movement for mention on that day that, “Martin “Peace is not merely a distant goal Hayes and William Tillman, Jr. Ad- justice, equality and peace.” More Luther King, Jr., tried to love and (singer); Sonz of Royalty (dance); that we seek, but a means by which ministrative Officers: Faith Freeman, SLD (rap and singer). Portia W. than 650,000 visitors from all over serve humanity.” (www.thekingcen- we arrive at that goal.” Committee/Choir Liaison; Sheralyn the world are drawn annually to the ter.org/king-holiday) Simpson, Coordinator. J. Brinson and Carylon Cohen, Coor- King Center, a nonprofit organiza- Notable quotes by Dr. King: • Sanford’s 2020 MLK Events on dinators. tion, to pay homage to Dr. King, “The time is always right to do • St. Matthew M.B. Church, 3724 Sunday and Monday; all are free and Monday, Jan. 20: MLK Parade Main Street in Sanford/Midway, in- view unique exhibits illustrating his what is right.” open to the community; Melvin starting at 10 a.m. on Historic Golds- life and teachings and visit the King “We have flown the air like birds vites everyone to their Annual Fam- Philpot, Steering Committee Chair- boro Blvd. at the corner of Persim- ily and Friends Day Service on Sun., Center’s Library, archives, his final and swum the sea like fishes, but man: mon Ave. Parade staging begins at 8 resting place, his birth home, gift have yet to learn the simple act of Jan. 26th, at 11 a.m. Dr. Barbara Sunday, Jan. 19: Interfaith Church a.m. at Crooms Academy.