WEEKEND: SEPT. 29-OCT. 1, 2019 HOMECOMING See what’s Local products sparkled happening this month at the Sunshine State in Seminole County Classic at UCF See Seminole Happenings, See Sports, Page 9 Page 4 SANFORD HERALD LAKE MARY, LONGWOOD, WINTER SPRINGS, OVIEDO, GENEVA, CASSELBERRY, OSTEEN, CHULUOTA, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, DEBARY Vol. 128, No. 15 • © 2019 READ US ONLINE AT: MYSANFORDHERALD.COM Since 1908 HEADLINES FROM Three candidates qualify for the Seminole FedEx driver killed in ASSOCIATED PRESS County commission District 5 seat crash on Snowhill Road WHITE HOUSE DUSTS OFF By Larry Griffin MUELLER PLAYBOOK FOR By Larry Griffin make the most pos- Herald Staff IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY itive impact on my Herald Staff community?” He A FedEx truck driver is dead after a colli- Countermeasures include dis- said. “And I de- Three candidates sion with another vehicle in Seminole County, crediting government officials at cided to run for have stepped up to the Florida Highway Patrol reports. the heart of the story, dispatching County Commis- the plate so far to According to an accident report, the crash allies to muddy the picture and sion.” fight for the Semi- occurred Thursday at around 9:40 a.m., as a leaning on Republicans in Con- Klass was an nole County Com- FedEx truck driven by 40-year-old Kissimmee gress to provide cover. mission District 5 early entry to the seat in next year’s race, signing up to See CRASH, Page 6 WHEN TRUMP ADMINISTRA- election. Andria Andre Pamela run in 2018 while TION OFFICIALS FOUND OUT They are Andria Herr Klass Lynch many candidates ABOUT WHISTLEBLOWER Herr from the Re- were campaigning publican Party, to run again as of Friday. for that year’s elec- They learned about a CIA offi- Andre Klass from the Libertarian Klass said he was motivated tions. He’s been approaching the All Seminole schools to include cer's concerns about the president Party and Pamela Lynch from to run because of the “toxic po- campaign in what he calls an around the same time the person the Democratic Party. The seat is litical atmosphere” he saw in the old-school way, meeting people financial literacy program currently held by Commissioner filed a complaint, sources tell AP. country at large. By Larry Griffin Brenda Carey, who had not filed “I asked, what can I do to See SEMINOLE, Page 6 Herald Staff BRITISH-FLAGGED OIL TANKER HELD BY IRAN LET Seminole County Public Schools’ attempts GO to educate young children on financial literacy are going county-wide this year. Iran seized the ship in July in SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE “We’re trying to teach middle school stu- the Strait of Hormuz, a raid that dents on real life finances,” said SCPS Com- saw commandos rappel down munity Involvement Manager Misa Mills. “We onto the vessel via helicopter car- teach them the different kinds of careers, dif- rying assault rifles. See PROGRAM, Page 6 HOW AFGHANS FEEL ABOUT UPCOMING POLLS Experiencing fear, frustration and a sense of duty, some are un- “Operation Green Light’ helps decided about defying Taliban warnings not to vote in this week- drivers keep licenses current end's presidential election. By Larry Griffin TORONTO VAN ATTACK SUS- Herald Staff PECT SPEAKS OUT Seminole County Clerk Grant Maloy wants A newly released video shows a to make sure your license isn’t suspended any- man who allegedly used a van to more with a new project called ‘Operation kill 10 pedestrians telling police Green Light.’ that sexual frustration prompted the attack. See OPERATION, Page 6 WITH MASS SHOOTINGS, Seminole Smile sponsored by Oakport Dental POLICE TACTICS CHANGE Photos contributed by Seminole High Correspondent Jennifer Schmid Soon after Ohio police officers The Seminole High School A.F.J. R.O.T.C. lead the homecoming parade, which took place Thursday evening stopped the carnage in downtown in downtown Sanford on 1st Street. Dayton in early August, they used their training to begin saving the wounded. STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST As of 3 p.m. Friday Allegiant $150.62 SEMINOLE SMILE Bombardier $1.44 Antoine Cassanova (left) and Kiana Rodriguez from Faro $52.20 homecoming court ride in a red Corvette. HCA Healthcare $124.65 Invacare $7.61 NextEra $225.07 Tractor Supply $91.16 Toro $72.77 Wells Fargo $48.74 The Dazzlers (above) were part of Thursday’s parade, as well as the Color Guard (right) Fadienca Janvier PAGE 2 • Weekend: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2019 SANFORD HERALD THE BULLETIN BOARD: New Life Word Center to hold 2nd Annual Dr. R.W. Merthie Community Outreach Day By Sheralyn Brinson and personal hygiene items • Pastor Alec Hayes, Jr. and were collected and taken to New Life Word Center, the Outreach Ministry at Harvest Time International, 1311 S. Oak Avenue in San- Greater New Mt. Zion Mis- Inc., in Sanford; and, Harvest ford, FL, will host the Second sionary Baptist Church, 1720 Time in turn transported the Annual Dr. R.W. Merthie Pear Avenue in Sanford, items to Abaco Island in the Community Outreach Day, hereby send out expressions Bahamas. celebrating the legacy of the of thanks to their church con- The Outreach Ministry late Dr. Merthie, on Saturday, gregation and others in the Team worked diligently col- October 19, 2019, from 10 community for the tremen- lecting, assembling and pack- a.m.-4 p.m. There will be free dous outpouring of love and aging the many items they food and clothing; games and support on behalf of hurri- received. Shown in the pic- activities for children (face cane relief for the Bahamas. ture accompanying this article painting, bounce house, etc.); Many donations were re- are (pictured from left to and much more. ceived for the residents in the right): Robert Stevens; Gary Dr. Merthie was the Pastor Bahamas who have suffered Williams; Tim Hall; Dorothy and Founder of New Life such a great loss as a result of Shepard; Pastor Alec Hayes, Word Center Church in San- Hurricane Dorian. Islands of Jr.; DaShawn Ramsey; Jakiya Photos contributed ford. He also founded many the Bahamas, Abaco, the Foster; Miyah Hall; Jasmine Dr. Ronald W. Merthie Elder Alec Hayes, Jr. and the Outreach Ministry at Greater New Mt. initiatives in Sanford and be- Grand Bahamas and others Lawrence; Elder Ernestine Zion M.B. Church in Sanford, FL yond designed to strengthen were devasted over the 2019 Mitchell; Grace Stevens; Betty Service. families, i.e., Saving Families Labor Day weekend by Hurri- Alston; Edna Scott; Latietia Harvest Time International The Gracias Christmas One Man at a Time; New Life cane Dorian, which was Hayes; Brooke Williams and also provides resources for • The International Youth Cantata has been presented Christian Academy; Men of named a category 5 hurricane. Kendra McKnight (seated). children and families in need Fellowship, 301 S. Oak Ave. in annually by the award-win- Standard; Fathers United The Outreach Ministry Harvest Time International, by way of their Community Sanford, is hosting the 2019 ning Gracias Choir and Or- Boys Mentoring Camp; Street Team stated, “Helping people Inc. is a non-profit humanitar- Hope Centers designed to Annual Christmas Cantata chestra for 19 years nationally Evangelism Ministry; Prison is a universal principle and ian organization with a mis- help those families who are Tour, “Gracias Christmas and internationally (Germany, Ministry; and others. He we hope that the donations sion to provide a hand up to struggling. Every day over Cantata”, on Monday, Octo- Italy, Switzerland, and more); ministered the Gospel of Jesus will make a difference in the children and families in need. 500 families visit Hope Cen- ber 14, 2019, at the Amway and, for the past 7 years the Christ in the United States, lives of the people in the Ba- They respond to disasters by ters to shop for food, clothing Center, 400 W. Church Street Cantata has been presented in Central America, Europe, hamas. We stand with them sending supplies, food, and and household goods that are in Orlando, at 7 p.m. Admis- Central Florida. The Cantata Asia, Africa and the in love and unity as they go water to help rebuild commu- priced at a fraction of retail sion is free; however, you is filled with music, singing Caribbean. Everyone is in- through this very difficult nities. Their work is made prices. To qualify, applicants must present a ticket at the and dancing, and remarkable vited to come out and bring time. We pray for restoration possible by the generosity of must fill out an application door. Seating is first-come, stage designs, i.e., the Nativ- your family and friends to of the communities in the Ba- corporate partners, like- and meet income guidelines. first-served. To get your free ity story (opera); “The Gift of celebrate the legacy of the late hamas and for God’s bless- minded organizations, and in- Sanford’s Harvest Time Hope admission tickets, e-mail or- the Magi”; Handel’s Oratorio Dr. R.W. Merthie. Questions, ings upon each of them.” dividuals who have a heart to Center is located at 225 Har- [email protected] or call 407- “Messiah”; and a special Can- call New Life Word Center Non-perishable food items, provide help and hope to vest Time Drive in Sanford; 900-3442. There is on-street tata message of hope and Church, 407-324-0226. water, clothing, shoes, diapers those who need it most. operating hours are Tuesday- parking and at the Geico peace. Each part of the Can- Some of their corporate part- Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tele- Parking Garage across from tata is designed to expresses ners are Advent Health, Boys phone: 407-878-5531.