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The Sanford Herald TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010
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MICKELSON WINS THIRD JACKET, FANS’ HEARTS
A day after Phil Mickelson’s incredible shot on the 13th hole to en route to his third Masters victory, The Herald’s Alex Podlogar takes a look back at how Lefty pulled it off Page 1B
STATE
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Lee County Board of Education candidate Mark Akinosho (left) speaks as candidate Dana Atkins looks on Monday during The Herald’s election forum at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.
BUDGET CONCERNS TOP SENATE HOPEFULS’ LISTS The three leading candidates seeking the Democratic Senate nomination in May agreed the short-term surge in federal spending through stimulus legislation must continue to generate job growth and consumer spending so that tax revenues can ultimately rebound Page 8A
SUPREME COURT FRESH AND FAMILIAR FACE UP FOR VACANCY
President Barack Obama’s candidates for the Supreme Court include a new name, federal appeals court Judge Sidney Thomas of Montana, and at least six others who were contenders when Obama chose his first high court nominee last year, The Associated Press has learned. Among the others under consideration are former Georgia Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears, federal appeals court judges Diane Wood and Merrick Garland, Solicitor General Elena Kagan, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. Page 9A
CAPITOL LETTER
Seven candidates vying for school board square off at forum By CAITLIN MULLEN
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CHATHAM
PITTSBORO — “The Earl of Chatham is dead.” That was the message from workers searching for the historic painting of the Earl of Chatham William Pitt in the fire-wracked Chatham County Courthouse, according to county spokeswoman Debra Henzey. County officials had been hoping for a miracle when it came to the painting of Pitt that
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Herald Editor Billy Liggett “tweeted” the entire twohour forum Monday. Read his complete rundown at The Herald’s Twitter page. @sanfordherald
UPCOMING
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Lee County Board of Education member Linda Smith answers a question.
This week, The Herald will profile the two Republican primary candidates for the Lee County Commissioner, District 4 race, and beginning Sunday watch for profiles on each BOE candidate.
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By CAITLIN MULLEN
The Legislature socked it to retail customers, smokers, drinkers and big earners with higher taxes last year to help close a budget gap calculated by Democrats at more than $4 billion. Hospitals or doctors’ offices may be next? It’s one of several options they’ll examine to help close another budget gap
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Fashion show a nod to the 70s Historic Third annual event a painting competitive learning experience for all lost in fire By BILLY BALL
TO INFORM, CHALLENGE AND CELEBRATE
The Herald will post the complete video of Monday night’s forum — produced by WBFT-TV — at its Web site once the video is produced. sanfordherald.com
SANFORD — Seven candidates discussed the high school dropout rate and other issues important to Lee County Schools at Monday night’s forum. Candidates for the Lee County Board of Education brought their ideas to the table at The Herald’s forum Monday night at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. The candidates squared off in preparation for the May 4 election, when three seats will be filled. Candidates Mark Akinosho, Dana Wicker Atkins, John Bonardi, Shannon Gurwitch, Kim Lilley and incumbents Ellen Mangum and Linda Smith also debated
MEDICAL TAX GETTING LOOK FROM LAWMAKERS
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HAPPENING TODAY n A Lee County Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 202 Summit Drive, Sanford. To schedule an appointment, call (919) 774-6857 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m.
SANFORD — Outrageous, intricate and elegant hair and makeup looks were showcased Monday at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center for Central Carolina Community College’s third annual cosmetology fashion show. “Blast From the Past,” the theme for this year’s cosmetology, esthetics and barbering fashion show for CCCC students, featured dancing and entertainment from the 1960s and 70s while styled mannequin heads and mod-
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A model shows off her look at Central Carolina Community College’s third annual cosmetology fashion show Monday at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. els with elaborate hairstyles and make up were judged. Students from CCCC’s Lee County campus, Dunn
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School of Cosmetology location and the West Harnett Center location spent hours
See Fashion, Page 6A
INDEX
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OBITUARIES
SCOTT MOONEYHAM
Sanford: Edna Brogden; Bobby Denkins, 71; Sammuel Ishmael, 24; Erma Proctor, 94; David Watson, 82 Broadway: Leon Allen, 79
Republicans are putting an awful lot of their eggs in the health care bunny’s basket
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