Displaced Burmese migrate to Richmond County AWS
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INSIDE SPORTS, 1B
INSIDE NEWS, 7A
Trainers cautious of extreme heat
New business opens in Rockingham
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011
WEATHER Mostly sunny skies. Very hot.
INSIDE OPINION, 4A
Both parties hiding behind voting rights act
Rockingham, NC
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Commissioners seek speed limit drop on U.S. 1 Turn signal addition also discussed Philip D. Brown Richmond County Daily Journal
Commissioners expressed concern Monday evening over traffic safety on U.S. 1 north of Rockingham, asking DOT to study the stretch of highway between Wiregrass and McDonald Church roads. The board voted unanimously to draft a resolution supporting extending the 45 mile per hour speed limit on U.S. 1 north of Wiregrass Road and adding a turn signal to the stoplight at U.S. 1 and Wiregrass - the site of several major accidents before and after the highway
County looking for industry to relocate
widening project. County Planning Director Jamie Armstrong brought the issue to the attention of commissioners, saying the Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments had entertained public comment from several residents about the stretch of road. He said the planning board proposed petitioning DOT to drop the speed limit to 45 from Wiregrass to McDonald Church Road, adding the stretch is due to be repaved soon. “I totally agree that ought PHILIP D. BROWN/DAILY JOURNAL to be changed whether there’s This stretch of U.S. 1 just north of the Wiregrass a business out there or not …” Commissioner Thad Ussery Road intersection has a posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour, but commissioners and others SAFETY in the county would like to see it dropped to 45 CONTINUED ON PAGE 7A miles per hour.
Philip D. Brown Richmond County Daily Journal
Despite a lack of recent big ticket announcements for new businesses relocating to the area, commissioners were assured Monday evening the wheels continue to turn behind the scenes. County Manager and Economic Development Director Rick Sago told commissioners it isn’t for lack of interest or recruitment there have been fewer industries to relocate to the county thus far this year than last.
INDUSTRY
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Catfish stocking suspended for now Kelli Easterling
Richmond County Daily Journal
Sandhills Children’s Center students, like Logan, will be able to participate in more outings in the new van the Center won by participating in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good.
Community helps kids win new van Kelli Easterling
Richmond County Daily Journal
Sandhills Children’s Center announced on Tuesday that they received the most votes in the Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good contest, and will be the recipient of a new, handicap accessible, Toyota minivan. VAN CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A
Overheated horse back on her feet Dawn M. Kurry
Richmond County Daily Journal
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Susie Jordan organizes summer activities for the Burmese children at Madison Apartment Complex. Many of them do not speak English, and if they do, often their parents do not. Many of the children excel in the classroom, in math and science, but cannot convey their academic success to their parents.
Displaced Burmese migrate to Richmond County
Dawn M. Kurry
Richmond County Daily Journal
Nearly 100 displaced Burmese refugees have found homes in Richmond County. After war broke out in their native land, many were captured and taken to concentration camps where they were made
to work. When the Indonesian tsunami of 2004 left the country devastated and without resources to take care of the prisoners, they were released. Although most of the displaced do not speak English, they have applied for Green Cards and citizenship, with the
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BURMESE
FISH
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Next trip to courthouse likely to cost more
A horse that had a close call with the heat is now back on her feet. After being rescued from a negligent situation, the horse Lakota was taken to Camp Mackall to live out her retirement in the camp’s simulated village. While still malnourished, Lakota overheated, and became too weak to drink water. In the morning the soldiers found her laying on the ground. After handPHILIP D. BROWN/DAILY JOURNAL feeding her food and water until The price has risen in recent weeks for virtually HORSE every fee and penalty paid at the Clerk of Court CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A Office in the Richmond County Judicial Center.
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help and sponsorship of various entities. The Burmese have taken up residency at the Madison Apartment Complex and are in the process of learning English. Susie Jordan, a registered
Due to recent drought conditions and extreme heat, McKinney Lake Fish Hatchery has suspended channel catfish stockings at 31 of its Community Fishing Program sites in the Piedmont region. The hatchery is responsible for stocking the program sites in the region, and stocks the recreational fishing areas six months out of the year. “We stock sites April through September,” said Doug Hinshaw, assistant hatchery manager. “Stocking has been suspended through August, but we will probably be able to stock one last time in September. This is just a precautionary measure, because we had some problems last year when attempting to stock in very hot temperatures.” Hinshaw said the harvesting process involves draining the hatchery’s stocked ponds down to concrete catch basins at the bottom. Extremely hot temperatures cause the shallow water to heat too
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Deaths
Gladys Brown, 83 David Coe Jr., 59, Rockingham Danny Davis, 63, Rockingham James Davis, 66, Ellerbe Patricia Dennis, 64, Laurel Hill Fredrick Gilliam, 46, Rockingham Mark Jones, 57, Hamlet Obituaries can be found on Page 5A.
Philip D. Brown
Richmond County Daily Journal
The court costs for everything from speeding, to foreclosing on a property, to filing a counter-claim in civil court have risen since new court costs took effect throughout the state with the new budget. In addition to the increases, judicial leeway to waive criminal fees and court costs is eroded in new rules, with judges being required to show a finding of just cause to waive the money in their judgements. The trend towards making court costs and fees unaffordable for the
The Daily Journal is published with pride five days a week for the people of Richmond County, N.C. The Daily Journal is committed to editorial integrity and excellence. If you spot an error, please contact us at (910) 997-3111, ext. 13.
working class has one local attorney concerned there will be “a devastating impact” on the ability of people of lower incomes to be able to afford to drive. “All court fees have gone up, but the biggest increase has been the fees associated with filing a foreclosure,” Richmond County Clerk of Courts Kathy Gainey said Tuesday. “Two years ago, a foreclosure cost $60, and it’s $300 now.” The filing fee for a foreclosure actually doubled effective July 1 from
COSTS
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INSIDE SPORTS, 1B
INSIDE NEWS, 7A
Trainers cautious of extreme heat
New business opens in Rockingham
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011
WEATHER Mostly sunny skies. Very hot.
INSIDE OPINION, 4A
Both parties hiding behind voting rights act
Rockingham, NC
HIGH: 102 LOW: 77
50 cents
Commissioners seek speed limit drop on U.S. 1 Turn signal addition also discussed Philip D. Brown Richmond County Daily Journal
Commissioners expressed concern Monday evening over traffic safety on U.S. 1 north of Rockingham, asking DOT to study the stretch of highway between Wiregrass and McDonald Church roads. The board voted unanimously to draft a resolution supporting extending the 45 mile per hour speed limit on U.S. 1 north of Wiregrass Road and adding a turn signal to the stoplight at U.S. 1 and Wiregrass - the site of several major accidents before and after the highway
County looking for industry to relocate
widening project. County Planning Director Jamie Armstrong brought the issue to the attention of commissioners, saying the Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments had entertained public comment from several residents about the stretch of road. He said the planning board proposed petitioning DOT to drop the speed limit to 45 from Wiregrass to McDonald Church Road, adding the stretch is due to be repaved soon. “I totally agree that ought PHILIP D. BROWN/DAILY JOURNAL to be changed whether there’s This stretch of U.S. 1 just north of the Wiregrass a business out there or not …” Commissioner Thad Ussery Road intersection has a posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour, but commissioners and others SAFETY in the county would like to see it dropped to 45 CONTINUED ON PAGE 7A miles per hour.
Philip D. Brown Richmond County Daily Journal
Despite a lack of recent big ticket announcements for new businesses relocating to the area, commissioners were assured Monday evening the wheels continue to turn behind the scenes. County Manager and Economic Development Director Rick Sago told commissioners it isn’t for lack of interest or recruitment there have been fewer industries to relocate to the county thus far this year than last.
INDUSTRY
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2A
Catfish stocking suspended for now Kelli Easterling
Richmond County Daily Journal
Sandhills Children’s Center students, like Logan, will be able to participate in more outings in the new van the Center won by participating in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good.
Community helps kids win new van Kelli Easterling
Richmond County Daily Journal
Sandhills Children’s Center announced on Tuesday that they received the most votes in the Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good contest, and will be the recipient of a new, handicap accessible, Toyota minivan. VAN CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A
Overheated horse back on her feet Dawn M. Kurry
Richmond County Daily Journal
CONTRIBUTED
Susie Jordan organizes summer activities for the Burmese children at Madison Apartment Complex. Many of them do not speak English, and if they do, often their parents do not. Many of the children excel in the classroom, in math and science, but cannot convey their academic success to their parents.
Displaced Burmese migrate to Richmond County
Dawn M. Kurry
Richmond County Daily Journal
Nearly 100 displaced Burmese refugees have found homes in Richmond County. After war broke out in their native land, many were captured and taken to concentration camps where they were made
to work. When the Indonesian tsunami of 2004 left the country devastated and without resources to take care of the prisoners, they were released. Although most of the displaced do not speak English, they have applied for Green Cards and citizenship, with the
Calendar Classified Comics
2A 5B 4B
BURMESE
FISH
CONTINUED ON PAGE 9A
CONTINUED ON PAGE 9A
Next trip to courthouse likely to cost more
A horse that had a close call with the heat is now back on her feet. After being rescued from a negligent situation, the horse Lakota was taken to Camp Mackall to live out her retirement in the camp’s simulated village. While still malnourished, Lakota overheated, and became too weak to drink water. In the morning the soldiers found her laying on the ground. After handPHILIP D. BROWN/DAILY JOURNAL feeding her food and water until The price has risen in recent weeks for virtually HORSE every fee and penalty paid at the Clerk of Court CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A Office in the Richmond County Judicial Center.
Inside today
help and sponsorship of various entities. The Burmese have taken up residency at the Madison Apartment Complex and are in the process of learning English. Susie Jordan, a registered
Due to recent drought conditions and extreme heat, McKinney Lake Fish Hatchery has suspended channel catfish stockings at 31 of its Community Fishing Program sites in the Piedmont region. The hatchery is responsible for stocking the program sites in the region, and stocks the recreational fishing areas six months out of the year. “We stock sites April through September,” said Doug Hinshaw, assistant hatchery manager. “Stocking has been suspended through August, but we will probably be able to stock one last time in September. This is just a precautionary measure, because we had some problems last year when attempting to stock in very hot temperatures.” Hinshaw said the harvesting process involves draining the hatchery’s stocked ponds down to concrete catch basins at the bottom. Extremely hot temperatures cause the shallow water to heat too
Obituaries Opinion Puzzles Sports TV Listings
5A 4A 4B 1B 3B
Deaths
Gladys Brown, 83 David Coe Jr., 59, Rockingham Danny Davis, 63, Rockingham James Davis, 66, Ellerbe Patricia Dennis, 64, Laurel Hill Fredrick Gilliam, 46, Rockingham Mark Jones, 57, Hamlet Obituaries can be found on Page 5A.
Philip D. Brown
Richmond County Daily Journal
The court costs for everything from speeding, to foreclosing on a property, to filing a counter-claim in civil court have risen since new court costs took effect throughout the state with the new budget. In addition to the increases, judicial leeway to waive criminal fees and court costs is eroded in new rules, with judges being required to show a finding of just cause to waive the money in their judgements. The trend towards making court costs and fees unaffordable for the
The Daily Journal is published with pride five days a week for the people of Richmond County, N.C. The Daily Journal is committed to editorial integrity and excellence. If you spot an error, please contact us at (910) 997-3111, ext. 13.
working class has one local attorney concerned there will be “a devastating impact” on the ability of people of lower incomes to be able to afford to drive. “All court fees have gone up, but the biggest increase has been the fees associated with filing a foreclosure,” Richmond County Clerk of Courts Kathy Gainey said Tuesday. “Two years ago, a foreclosure cost $60, and it’s $300 now.” The filing fee for a foreclosure actually doubled effective July 1 from
COSTS
CONTINUED ON PAGE 6A
Vol. 80, No. 153 ON THE WEB: www.yourdailyjournal.com E-MAIL: [email protected] Material inside this edition is © Richmond County Daily Journal. Reproduction without expressed consent of the Richmond County Daily Journal is prohibited.
Late registration for Fall Semester: August 17 & 18 Call 410-1730 today. Apply online www.richmondcc.edu
