June 6, 2010

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‘ON THE STREET’: New Italian restaurant coming to downtown • Page 7B

The Sunday Herald SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010

SUNDAYQUICKREAD

SANFORDHERALD.COM • $1.50

SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE

SPORTS

LEGENDARY COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACH JOHN WOODEN DIES

John Wooden, college basketball’s gentlemanly Wizard of Westwood who built one of the greatest dynasties in all of sports at UCLA and became one of the most revered coaches ever, has died. He was 99. Page 1B

BILLY LIGGETT/The Sanford Herald

Sgt. Jesus Andino (right) is shown a map of Sanford and Lee County by Van Groce Jr. during the BRAC relocation fair held Friday in Atlanta. Andino and his family are one of about 5,000 estimated families moving to North Carolina in the coming years.

GULF OIL SPILL

NEW RECRUITS Representatives from Lee, Moore counties make their pitches to BRAC families in Atlanta FEARS OF MASS ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE BECOMING A REALITY The wildlife apocalypse along the Gulf Coast that everyone has feared for weeks is fast becoming a terrible reality. Pelicans struggled to free themselves from oil thick as tar that gathers in hip-deep pools, while others stretch out useless wings, feathers dripping with crude. Dead birds and dolphins have washed up onshore, coated in the sludge. Seashells that once glinted pearly white under the hot June sun are stained crimson. Page 10A

ECONOMY

PROSPECTS GROW DIMMER FOR THE LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED If you lose your job these days, it’s worth scrambling to find a new one — fast. After six months of unemployment, your chances of landing work dwindle. The proportion of people jobless for six months or more has accelerated in the past year and now makes up 46 percent of the unemployed.

By BILLY LIGGETT bliggett@sanfordherald.com

ATLANTA — Lee and Moore counties broke from the ranks of their fellow 11-county BRAC brethren Friday and wooed military families in their own backyards. Bankers, real estate agents, school administrators and even a few elected officials made the five-hour trek to Atlanta to speak to military families set to leave Fort McPherson and settle down near Fort Bragg as part of the Base Realignment and Closure exodus that could mean up to 5,000 new families in Central North Carolina in the coming year. For much of the day, those representing the region outnumbered the guests, but attendance picked up by mid-afternoon

STATE PARKS REACHING BREAKING POINT BECAUSE OF MASS CUTS As campers, boaters and hikers fan out across the state this summer, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation has fewer resources to serve them. Litter won’t always be picked up as quickly as park superintendents would like. Maintenance projects are being deferred, and fewer seasonal workers are being hired. Page 9A

Vol. 80, No. 132 Serving Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties in the heart of North Carolina

By BILLY LIGGETT bliggett@sanfordherald.com

Moore County Chamber of Commerce Vice President Linda Parsons (right) talks to two prospective North Carolina residents during Friday’s BRAC relocation fair held in Atlanta. A few thousand from the Fort McPherson base in Atlanta are expected to make N.C. their home in the next few years.

THEY SAID IT “Do we have enough high-income housing should 250plus families move here? Probably not … but man, that’s a great problem to have.” — Chamber of Commerce Chairman and mortgage lender Chet Mann

See BRAC, Page 8A

ATLANTA — Kim Waldron had heard it all about Sanford’s centralized location, its affordable housing and its laidback persona, but what really sold her on the Brick City was her dogs. That’s right, because Sanford is home to BonClyde, a renowned dog training facility, Waldron is a future resident. “I have four Australian shepherds, and when I learned Sanford had an agility course, I was sold,” said the self-described Army brat who’s expected to join thousands like her moving to North Carolina

See People, Page 8A

BON-CLYDE LEARNING CENTER

LEE COUNTY

Canines compete to be top dog

Employees may see raises in new budget

By ALEXA MILAN amilan@sanfordherald.com

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STATE

Prospective residents a mixed group

SANFORD — Bon-Clyde Learning Center housed hundreds of energetic canines Saturday as it hosted Sanford’s first United Kennel Club dog show. Dogs and their handlers from across the country gathered at the dog training facility to compete for the top prizes. Dogs were judged in two shows Saturday and will be judged in two more shows Sunday. They competed in conformation, or how well

HAPPENING MONDAY n The Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly “Public Policy” luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chef Paul’s in Sanford. Guest speaker will be Jon Parsons, executive director of Sustainable Sandhills For more information, call 775-7341.

they fit the standards for their breed, and rally obedience, in which dogs make their way through a series of stations completing tasks such as sitting, heeling and turning. “It’s not just about beauty, but the overall welfare of the dog,” said Tracy Daugherty, UKC judge and show host. Sanford’s own Katherine Settle, a veterinarian at Sanford Animal Hosptial, and her black and tan coonhound Walter walked away

See Dogs, Page 5A

WANT TO GO? What: United Kennel Club dog show, day 2 When: Entries 7-8:30 a.m., show begins at 9 a.m. today Where: Bon-Clyde Learning Center, 3030 Lee Ave., Sanford Note: Day of show entries are accepted. The show is open to any purebred dog. Spectators are welcome, but are asked not to bring a dog unless it is entered in the show. More information: 7748861 or bon-clyde.com

High: 94 Low: 67

By BILLY BALL bball@sanfordherald.com

SANFORD — Lee County employees could be due for a pleasant surprise in a future paycheck. County commissioners are pushing to bundle a 2 percent cost-of-living bonus for Lee workers into its 2010-2011 budget. Lee County Manager John

See Dogs, Page 5A

INDEX

More Weather, Page 12A

OBITUARIES

BILLY LIGGETT

Sanford: Robert Gaster, 48; Lillian Godfrey, 80; William Gregson Jr., 82; Walter Lanier, 73; Lottie Turney, 65 Greensboro: Vera Lentz

A trip to Atlanta allows The Herald’s editor to show off what was once his hometown

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Abby, Graham, Bridge, Sudoku............................. 6B Business .......................... 7B Classifieds .................. 9-12B Sunday Crossword ............ 7C Community calendar .......... 2A Horoscope ........................ 6B Obituaries......................... 4A Opinion ..........................6-7A Scoreboard ....................... 4B


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