By Marva Hawkins, Herald Correspondent
SANFORD — There was a 50th birthday celebration for a lady of God, a woman of wisdom, a woman who is admired by her dedicated loving husband, children, family, a Christian leader, this God blessed lady is a virtuous woman, the first lady of Morning Glory Missionary Baptist Church where she serves as president of the Mission Women of Glory, Youth Usher Board advisor and a Youth Department secretary/treasurer. This lady is Sister Dorothy Mae Dukes Blake, lovable wife of the Rev. Jimmie Blake and the daughter of Ruby Dukes and the late Richmond Dukes, Jr. of Lake County.
This woman of God celebrated her over-the-hill years with an evening to be remembered for birthdays to come. Over 200 family and friends helped her enjoy the evening’s celebration.
After a fellowship and social hour, guests gathered in the banquet hall of the Spirit of Truth Ministry.
Beautifully decorated in purple, white and gold, the room was indeed giving the air of a special celebration for the first lady, Dorothy Blake. As she entered the room, she was welcomed by her guests with a verse of Happy Birthday.
Toastmasters for the occasion were the lovely husband and wife team of Raymond and Linda Gaines, who served the evening of celebration well.
Terry Robinson gave the invocation and blessing of the dinner meal.
Guests were made to feel welcomed as Todd Smith extended greetings to the guests, with Sylvia Robinson giving the occasion. The honoree and guests were blessed with the rendition of “I Believe” by the dynamic soloist Cynthia Blake Wilkins, sister-in-law of the honoree.
“Youth in Motion” was presented and entertained the guests and honoree with two spirit filled praise dances to the selections “Worship the King” and “Presents of the Lord is Here”.
The dinner was served by the extraordinaire chef Ernest Culbeth and his staff. A delicious meal was enjoyed by all.
“Dorothy Down through the Years” was shown with a brief memory for the honoree.
Sister Lula’s comedy act entertained the audience and reminded Dorothy of the many activities of change that will take place since she has gone over-the-hill. Life really takes on a great change when you get to age five-O said Sister Lula.
Reflections were given on the life of the 50th Club, all information and historical facts coming from those who had known her from birth to now, her loving sisters Mary, Betty, Cathy, Rose, Cynthia and Sylvia.
The closing Praise Dance performance was rendered by the “Pearson Sisters”.
“Happy Birthday Mom” reminded of the years growing up with a mother who always shoed great love and devoted care for her three children, Felicia, Marcus and Charna.
The honoree continued to be blessed with an evening of praise and thanksgiving to her God for His goodness to her over the years. Minister Marlow Smith blessed the spirit filled audience with the rendition of a special dedication of the song, “You Been Good, Yes Lord, You’ve Been Good,”
A musical toast was made to honoree Blake by her loving husband of 18 years, Pastor Jimmie L. Blake, who sang to his lovely wife, “You are So Beautiful to Me”, he told of their love and devotion they have for one another. At the close, honoree Dorothy Blake received a standing ovation as she rose to say words of thanks to her darling husband, who God has blessed with her, thanks to her family, friends, church members, and co-workers for the love shared with her on this, her 50th celebration birthday.
For several hours, it seemed that the Spirit of Truth Ministries Banquet Hall was transformed into a place of worship. There was a sweet, sweet spirit in the place.
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
Monday-Tuesday 19-20
No School
Wednesday 21
Gianni’s Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Broccoli
Asst. Fruit/Fresh Baby Carrots
Choice of Milk
Thursday 22
Turkey and Gravy over Egg Noodles
Steamed Carrot Coins
Rainbow Pop
Asst. Fruit/Fresh Baby Carrots
Choice of Milk
Friday 23
Hamburger or Cheeseburger W/Lettuce and Tomato
Potato Wedges
Fruited Gelatin
Asst. Fruit/Fresh Baby Carrots
Choice of Milk
POLICE BLOTTER
Drug Related
• Brandin Williams, 23, of Georgia Avenue, was arrested by Sanford police Wednesday in Castle Brewer Court as the result of a traffic stop. As he exited the vehicle, officers reported seeing him drop suspected crack cocaine on the ground. He was subsequently charged with possession of cocaine within 1000 feet of public housing, possession of cocaine within 1000 feet of a place of worship, resisting an officer/fleeing eluding an officer with lights and siren activated, grand theft of a motor vehicle, driving with a suspended license, and resisting an officer without violence.
• Tiara S. Hancock, 34, of Holly Avenue, was arrested by Sanford police Wednesday, at Avocado Avenue and 7th Street as the result of a traffic stop. She was charged with possession of under 20 grams of marijuana.
• Keithian Jones, 23. Of West 13th Street, was arrested by Sanford police Wednesday following a traffic stop in the 1400 block of West 14th Street. He was charged with possession of over 20 grams of marijuana, and was wanted for violation of probation.
• Keith O’Brien Horton, 40, listed as homeless, was arrested by Sanford police Thursday in the 1200 block of West 25th Street. He was charged with possession of narcotics equipment.
•?Roscoe Brickington, 20, of Bob Thomas Circle, and Cornelius C. Jones, 19, of Water Street, were arrested by Sanford police Thursday in William Clark Court. Each was arrested on charges of possession of under 20 grams of marijuana.
• Ronald E. Garrett, 47, of Lake Monroe Terrace, and Donald Herring, Jr., 28, of Oleander Avenue, were arrested by Sanford police Thursday in Lake Monroe Terrace. Each was charged with possession of under 20 grams of marijuana.
Burglary
• Stanley M. Jones, 19, of DeBary, was arrested by Sanford police Tuesday at 4th Street and Palmetto Avenue. Officers determined he had attempted to enter several vehicles at various locations. He was charged with burglary of a conveyance, loitering/prowling, and grand theft of a motor vehicle. He was also found to be wanted for violation of probation on a previous conviction.
Thefts
• Michael Donald Andrew Jacobs, 19, of Kanata, Ontario, was arrested by Sanford police Wednesday at a store in Seminole Towne Center. He reportedly took $29.50 in items from the store without paying. He was charged with petty shoplifting from a merchant.
• Eric Purnell Curtis, 35, of Deltona, and Howard Sutton, 43, of Academy Manor, were arrested by Sanford police Wednesday on St. Johns Parkway as the result of a traffic stop. Officers said they found multiple stacks of wooden pellets in the bed of their pickup truck, reportedly stolen from a store on WP Ball Blvd. Each was charged with first-degree petty larceny.
• Lakeshia Lashond, 25, of West Seminole Blvd. was arrested by Sanford police Tuesday at a store in Seminole Towne Center. She reportedly took a $25 shirt from a store without paying. She was charged with petty shoplifting from a merchant.
• A woman was arrested as Jane Doe by Sanford police Wednesday at a store in Seminole Towne Center. She reportedly took $28 in merchandise from the store without paying. She reportedly told officers she was from the United Arab Emirates, and her positive identity could not be determined. She was charged with petty larceny.
Assault – Battery
•?Sharda Renee Smith, 20, of Old England Loop, was arrested by Sanford police Friday at her residence as the result of a dispute with a female. She was charged with battery – touch or strike (domestic violence).
• Larry Smith, 41, of Fairfield Drive, was arrested by Sanford police Wednesday at his residence as the result of a dispute with a female. He was charged with battery – touch or strike (domestic violence).
Traffic Stops
• Frank Gartmond, 20, of Live Oak Lane, was stopped by Sanford police Wednesday at 25th Street and Windchase Blvd., following a pursuit from Country Club Drive and Hardy Avenue. He was charged with fleeing/eluding an officer with lights and siren activated, resisting an officer without violence, attached license plate not assigned and driving with a suspended license. He was also found to be in violation of probation.
• Luis Aguilar, 25, of Pine Avenue, was stopped by Sanford police on Feb. 3, at 25th Street and Club Road. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Other Arrests
• Bryant Tracy Plumley, 26, of Tinley Terrace, was arrested by Sanford police Thursday at his residence. He reportedly told officers his name was Clayton Scott Hood. He was charged with resisting an officer without violence, and giving a false ID to a law enforcement officer.
OUT & ABOUT
Saturday, February 17
Ladies between the ages of 17 to 24 will compete for the Miss Florida/Miss America Scholarship Pageant at the Helen Stairs Theatre in downtown Sanford. Application forms may be obtained at www.MissFlorida.org or by calling Derek Powell at the Helen Stairs Theatre at 407-321-8111.
Free “Healthy Heart” screenings will be available to the public at all Wal-Mart stores, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. These are complimentary cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. For information contact the local Wal-Mart pharmacists.
The City of Longwood presents Blue Grass Pickin’ from 7 until 10 p.m., at the Longwood Community Building, 200 W. Warren Avenue. Bring your instrument and sit in, or just show up and enjoy the music.
The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club will host a fun & fitness walk in Chuluota Wilderness. The event will begin at Chuluota Baptist Church, 200 Lake Mills Road. Register at the church between 9 and 11 a.m. Two distances are available, 10 kilometers (6 miles), and 5 kilometers (3 miles). The cost is $3 per walk for American Volkssport Association and free for non-credit walkers. Call 407-695-9181.
A Nature Walk at Lake Jesup Wilderness Area will be led by Seminole Audubon, beginning at 9 a.m. Meet at 8:30 at K-Mart on Lake Mary Blvd. off the I-4 carpool. Reservations are required by phoning 407-977-4389.
SUnday, February 18
Jim Thomas of Biosphere Consulting, Inc., Winter Garden, will present a program on “Bioscaping”, a method of landscaping for habitat enhancement, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Sanford Garden Club, Highway 17-92 at Fairmont Drive, sponsored by the Seminole Bromeliad and Tropical Plant Society. Admission is free. Plants will be offered for sale.
The First Baptist Church, 519 Park Avenue in Sanford will have as their guest Dr. An Van Pham, an Asian missionary for the Georgia Baptist convention. He will be speaking in the Worship Center during both Sunday school and worship hours, 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited.
West Sanford Freewill Holiness Church will hold the Pastor’s 28th Anniversary Services, at 4 p.m. honoring Dr. & Mrs. Hezekiah Ross. The event will also be presented on the 20th through 23rd at 7 p.m. nightly with the culmination on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 11:30 a.m. The church is located at 814 Mulberry Avenue in Sanford.
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Sunday, November 5, 2006 • Vol. 115, No. 21
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