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Wedding The 2019-2020 Prep Athletic Chapel offers Year begins with Football affordable Kickoff Classics on Friday ceremony See Sports, Page 8 See People, Page 5 SANFORD HERALD LAKE MARY, LONGWOOD, WINTER SPRINGS, OVIEDO, GENEVA, CASSELBERRY, OSTEEN, CHULUOTA, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, DEBARY Vol. 128, No. 2 • © 2019 READ US ONLINE AT MYSANFORDHERALD.COM Since 1908 HEADLINES FROM Seminole County Superintendent, Sheriff discuss ASSOCIATED PRESS school safety for the start of the new school year HONG KONG AIRPORT CAN- By Larry Griffin CELS FLIGHTS A 2ND DAY Herald Staff Commissioner City Manager Protesters demanding an in- At a school safety event Tuesday dependent inquiry into alleged morning, Seminole County Public Jordan Smith Kevin Smith police abuse take over terminals, Schools Superintendent Walt Griffin and forcing one of the world's busiest Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma New Lake Mary commissioner, transport hubs to shut down. appeared confident about the state of se- curity in the county’s schools as the new city manager have high hopes WOMEN ACCUSE PLACIDO school year started this week. DOMINGO OF SEXUAL HA- Also, they implored parents and com- for the city’s future RASSMENT munity members to use caution in talk- ing about school safety issues on social By Larry Griffin Numerous women tell the AP media and not to panic at threats that Herald Staff that the opera superstar tried to would be easily revealed as hoaxes. pressure them into sexual rela- Griffin said SCPS remained commit- In the moving political chess game of the tionships by dangling jobs and in ted to safety and building positive rela- City of Lake Mary, new arrivals in City Man- some cases punishing them tions between students and faculty. He ager Kevin Smith and new City Commissioner said SCPS phone apps, which allow when they refused his advances. Herald photo by Larry Griffin Jordan Smith hope to keep the city livable and prosperous. Sheriff Dennis Lemma and Superintendent Walt Griffin assured Kevin Smith was previously the City Man- QUESTIONS SWIRL the public that schools will be safe this year. See SAFETY, Page 7 AROUND EPSTEIN'S MONI- ager in Winter Springs, but for the last several TORING BEFORE SUICIDE See LAKE MARY, Page 6 One of the new details pro- vided by people familiar with the New York City jail was that BACK TO SCHOOL! one of his guards the night he Amato sentenced to life died in his cell wasn't a regular correctional officer. in prison for murdering WHERE TRUMP IS PUSHING parents, brother ECONOMIC MESSAGE By Rachel Graeser The president is showcasing Herald Editor growing efforts to capitalize on western Pennsylvania's natural A jury decided late Monday that Grant gas deposits by turning gas into Amato, already found guilty of the first degree plastics. murder of his parents and brother, would spend life in prison without parole. ALEPPO SYMBOLIZES EN- Amato was facing the death penalty, how- DURING WAR ever a unanimous vote from jurors was re- The Syrian city, still half de- stroyed with a scattered popula- See AMATO, Page 6 tion, remains a potent reminder of how President Assad has been Seminole Smile sponsored by Oakport Dental See AP, Page 7 Epstein death shifts federal Photo contributed focus to possible conspirators The first day of school can be exciting for parents also, as proved by mom Jennifer Wofford. See Page 7 Christ For All Nations looking to buy former STOCKS OF First Baptist Church in the historic district LOCAL INTEREST By Larry Griffin As of 3 p.m. Tuesday Herald Staff Christ For All Nations, a world- SEMINOLE SMILE Allegiant $142.87 wide missionary group with a head- Bombardier $1.39 quarters in Orlando, is looking at buying the old First Baptist Church Faro $49.61 at 519 S. Park Avenue to turn into HCA Healthcare $128.14 their own place of worship. Invacare $5.55 The plan is still in its infancy, and confusion and discontent has been NextEra $216.03 caused over CFAN’s initial idea to Tractor Supply $103.98 put dormitories for religious stu- Toro $72.52 dents there, which has now been dis- carded according to them. Wells Fargo $46.05 According to Russell Benson, the International Director of Ministry with CFAN, they want to build a “Christian ministry center,” with places to study and worship - but it Herald photo by Larry Griffin Rosangela Desarden The defunct First Baptist Church property could again see use as a religious facility under Christ For All Nations. See CHURCH, Page 3 and baby, Ezra PAGE 2 • Midweek: Aug. 14-17, 2019 SANFORD HERALD THE BULLETIN BOARD: Chevy, National Newspaper Publishers Association team up to offer fellowships By Sheralyn Brinson stipends since 2015. The pro- gram started with a select Chevrolet and the National number of schools; and based Newspaper Publishers Asso- on the overwhelming re- ciation (NNPA) selected six sponse, the online submission students from Historically process was opened to all Black Colleges and Universi- HBCU students in their soph- ties (HBCUs) for the 2019 Dis- omore through senior years cover the Unexpected (DTU) who have interest in journal- Journalism Fellowship. With ism, communications, mass the help of NNPA editors and media or visual arts. reporters, the Fellows will “Our partnership with the travel the country to discover NNPA continues to provide a and share positive, inspira- unique platform to connect tional and relevant stories with young and remarkable from African American com- storytellers” said Paul Ed- munities during their eight- wards, U.S. Vice President of week summer internship. Chevrolet Marketing. “From The 2019 DTU Journalism the inaugural launch at Fellows are Tedarius Abrams Howard University to the in- (Bethune-Cookman Univer- clusion of all the HBCUs, it’s Photos contributed sity; Daytona Beach, FL); Tyla our pleasure to partner with Barnes (Hampton University; members of the African Amer- 2019 Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellows and Advisors The Bo-Key Riders Motorcycle Club Hampton, VA); Elae Hill ican community, ensuring a (North Carolina A&T State legacy is established for gen- University; Greensboro, NC); erations to come. We are letha “Lady Byrd” Memorial Chapter’s Scholarship Fund. Miana Massey (Howard Uni- thrilled to meet this year’s Chicago Crusader, Houston spokesperson. Musician and Scholarship Fund, named in This elegant affair began at 7 versity; Washington, DC); group of Fellows …” Forward Times and The author Fonzworth Bentley memory of their late member, p.m.; the venue was beauti- Emani Nichols (Morehouse “The NNPA is excited to Washington Informer. The will serve as the Fellows’ Euletha Byrd. The banquet fully decorated in the white College; Atlanta, GA); and partner with Chevrolet for an- Fellows’ journey begins in At- Road Trip Advisor. Both are will be held on Sunday, Au- color theme accented with sil- Sharon Joy Washington other year in support of lanta, where they’ll partici- HBCU alums, DJ Envy gradu- gust 18, 2019, at the Midway ver by P&P Productions. In (Florida A&M University; Tal- young journalists to amplify pate in two days of journalism ated from Hampton Univer- Community Center, 2441 Jit- keeping with the color theme, lahassee, FL). community voices across our training with Chevrolet and sity and Bentley is a way Ave. in Sanford/Midway, attendees came dressed in Chevrolet will award each country,” said NNPA Presi- NNPA leadership before they Morehouse College graduate. at 4 p.m. Ticket donation, their white outfits; they were DTU Fellow a $10,000 scholar- dent and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. hit the road to begin their re- Learn more about the Dis- $25/person; special rates enthusiastic and ready to ship and a $5,000 stipend. The Chavis Jr. “Having these porting assignments. Their cover the Unexpected Journal- available for a table of 8; busi- have a good time! The ma- students will form two teams young journalists in our stories will be featured on the ism Fellowship ness advertisements, $50. All roon and gold “Welcome to of three people, and each newsrooms working side by NNPA website at www.nnpa.org/chevydtu. proceeds will benefit their Wildcat Country” banner was team will have access to an side with our editors and (www.nnpa.org/chevydtu) Scholarship Fund. prominently displayed. all- new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer writers is inspiring and we throughout the summer. The Bo-key Riders Motor- Tyesha Williams served as during their reporting assign- are committed to including Disc jockey and music pro- cycle Club has provided Emcee. DJ Extraordinaire Ken ments. young storytellers’ voices in ducer DJ Envy, a co-host of • The Bo-key Riders Motor- scholarships to numerous Moore helped create the lively The Annual DTU Program our reporting.” the syndicated radio show cycle Club, Inc. is hosting Seminole County graduating and festive atmosphere by has awarded more than DTU Fellows will work “The Breakfast Club,” will be their First Annual Scholarship seniors for the past four years. playing smooth jazz and R&B $330,000 in scholarships and with the Atlanta Voice, the program’s national Banquet to support the Eu- They are asking the commu- music. Other entertainment nity to join with them in sup- was provided by local singers porting local youth. Their Ashley Peck-Williams and slogan, “We Ride to Make A Eloise Williams Dilligard. A Difference”. For additional tasty meal was served; guests information and tickets, took lots of pictures through- please call Tammy Mikell at out the evening; door prizes 321-805-1241. Sylvester were awarded; and of course, “Slick” Franklin, President. some of the attendees made their way to the dance floor, • The Bethune-Cookman especially for the line dances.