New crop is peachy
INSIDE SPORTS, 1B
INSIDE NEWS, 3A
Dixie Ponytail All-Stars set for state run
New class at Richmond Community College will train weather spotters
WEATHER Scattered showers HIGH: 87 LOW:81
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Weekender
July 10-11, 2010
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New crop is peachy Dawn Kurry Richmond County Daily Journal
Hollie Nivens Richmond County Daily Journal
As the heat continues in Richmond County, those that work in it are adjusting. “Think of it like a marathon. If you are conditioned to do it, then you can,” said Scott Taunton owner of Taunton Enterprises LLC, a construction company in Rockingham. “It just depends on what you deal with every day.” He says they play it day to day. “Some leave at noon or 2 p.m. and come may come back around five,” he said. “We try to have the most demanding jobs early in the morning, and if we can get it out of direct sunlight we will.” Taunton went on to say that he makes sure that his employees stay hydrated and keeps an eye on them as much as possible. “The only guys working now are the electricians and they are inside,” he said. “The rest are off due to timing.” The workers at Thomas Wilkes Construction in Hamlet are also catching a break. “We have started going in at earlier times,” said Thomas Wilkes owner. “We go in about 6 a.m. and get off around 2 p.m.” The consistent above 90 temperatures can be tough on the average person going out and can be even worse on those who have to be outside constantly. “We try to avoid the heat as much as we can,” Wilkes said. And these workers don’t stop just because its warm outside. “No, they are still working in the heat,” said Darla Russell office manager of Hawks Builders Inc. in Rockingham. Though the company only has three workers out in the field, it can still be a burden. “They start work at 7:30 a.m. and knock off about 3 p.m.,” Russell said. “Some are doing inside carpentry
This year’s peach season is full of rejuvenation and the crop shows promise for a larger harvest than last year. Mid-July, peach season is in full swing. “This is shaping up to be a potentially perfect peach season, and growers are anticipating a great crop,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We had a cold enough winter this year, which has helped peach trees produce heavy blooms, and we didn’t have any late frosts to damage their growth.” The crop is likely to exceed last year’s $5.3 million total. Danny Bynum harvests his peaches from trees his father planted on the family land. His family has been farming peaches locally for three generations. With yearround work to be done, the entire family pitches in and appreciates bonding with the land. Bynum’s nephew Worth Bynum says he would rather help on the farm than sit inside during school hours. He says he enjoys the hard work, and even researched peaches for his senior project. Bynum says his peaches are smaller this year, and a week late to ripen due to a lack of rain. However, Kevin Hardison, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Marketing Specialist warns buyers not to overlook smaller peaches. “Often the smaller peaches are sweeter, because they retain more sugar,” he said. The Sandhills Research Station has peach breeding programs in place to strengthen the fruit’s productivity as a market crop by making peaches that mature in the most profitable market window. Established in the 1940s, the Sandhills Research Station breeds peaches to be especially useful to DAWN KURRY/DAILY JOURNAL Danny Bynum, a Richmond County peach farmer, harvests peaches from a 20- farmers. While breeding, they screen for year-old tree his father planted. He places woven baskets full of Windblow disease resistance, favorable size, flavor, peaches in the bed of the truck he uses around the property. Bynum’s Farm and flesh quality. 2010 Peach Field Day is and Nursery has been a family farm for generations. PEACHES CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A
Kids get into the swim with art Dawn Kurry Richmond County Daily Journal
If it swims, chances are kids are making it at the Arts Richmond Kids Craft Camp which will run next week. The camp starts each day at 9 a.m. and runs through noon. It is open to children ages six to 12. For $55 per child, per week, the fee includes a commemorative camp t-shirt, and the children can take the crafts home that they’ve made. Registration forms are available at Arts Richmond. Though spaces are limited, there are still some available. Camp counselors Sue Roth and Jean Ditenhafer expect the camp to fill quickly. Water will also be provided. This year, the theme of the WORKERS CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A crafts will be the sea. Crafts
include a wide variety of materials on hand to use, including paints, fabric, markers, wood, foam, stamps, and even sand. So far, the children have already decorated treasure boxes, made alligator necklaces, made cabanastyle foam picture frames which will later include their pictures, and painted wooden alligators. Each day’s schedule holds three to four different craft activities that children can participate in. The materials at hand are diverse and children can try their hand at painting, coloring, fabric work, making mobiles, decorating things with stickers, stencils, and stamps. The camp provides a way for children to explore differ-
ART CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A
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Janey Roof (right) draws a picture that will become part of a quilt on display at Arts Richmond this week during a Kids Craft Camp.
RCC to offer programs on heating and air conditioning
Hibachi & Sushi
Special To The Daily Journal
Richmond Community College begins a new program in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology beginning in August to train more people to install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial climate control systems. Students have the option of earning a certificate in two semesters or an associate in applied science degree in four semesters. The program is pending final approval from the State Board of the N.C. Community College System. “The new program is a great fit for RCC and will help us meet the regional needs for skilled technicians in a challenging and evolving field,” said RCC President Dr. Dale McInnis. “It will be one of the anchor programs of the new Honeycutt Center in Laurinburg. Energy efficiency and sustainability are key components of this program.”
RCC CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A
Obituaries Opinion 2A Puzzles 5B S p o r t s 4B TV Listings
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Mon.-Thurs: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM Fri-Sat: 11:00 AM-10:30 PM Sun: 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
Larry Pryce of Rockingham works at the college in the maintenance department. He said technology has changed significantly over the years and most systems run off of circuit boards.
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Deaths Jerry Olson, 78, Fayetteville Hubert Covington, 81, Pawleys Island, S.C Obituaries can be found on Page 5A.
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INSIDE NEWS, 3A
Dixie Ponytail All-Stars set for state run
New class at Richmond Community College will train weather spotters
WEATHER Scattered showers HIGH: 87 LOW:81
100% recycled newsprint
Weekender
July 10-11, 2010
Workers try to beat the heat
1.00
$
New crop is peachy Dawn Kurry Richmond County Daily Journal
Hollie Nivens Richmond County Daily Journal
As the heat continues in Richmond County, those that work in it are adjusting. “Think of it like a marathon. If you are conditioned to do it, then you can,” said Scott Taunton owner of Taunton Enterprises LLC, a construction company in Rockingham. “It just depends on what you deal with every day.” He says they play it day to day. “Some leave at noon or 2 p.m. and come may come back around five,” he said. “We try to have the most demanding jobs early in the morning, and if we can get it out of direct sunlight we will.” Taunton went on to say that he makes sure that his employees stay hydrated and keeps an eye on them as much as possible. “The only guys working now are the electricians and they are inside,” he said. “The rest are off due to timing.” The workers at Thomas Wilkes Construction in Hamlet are also catching a break. “We have started going in at earlier times,” said Thomas Wilkes owner. “We go in about 6 a.m. and get off around 2 p.m.” The consistent above 90 temperatures can be tough on the average person going out and can be even worse on those who have to be outside constantly. “We try to avoid the heat as much as we can,” Wilkes said. And these workers don’t stop just because its warm outside. “No, they are still working in the heat,” said Darla Russell office manager of Hawks Builders Inc. in Rockingham. Though the company only has three workers out in the field, it can still be a burden. “They start work at 7:30 a.m. and knock off about 3 p.m.,” Russell said. “Some are doing inside carpentry
This year’s peach season is full of rejuvenation and the crop shows promise for a larger harvest than last year. Mid-July, peach season is in full swing. “This is shaping up to be a potentially perfect peach season, and growers are anticipating a great crop,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We had a cold enough winter this year, which has helped peach trees produce heavy blooms, and we didn’t have any late frosts to damage their growth.” The crop is likely to exceed last year’s $5.3 million total. Danny Bynum harvests his peaches from trees his father planted on the family land. His family has been farming peaches locally for three generations. With yearround work to be done, the entire family pitches in and appreciates bonding with the land. Bynum’s nephew Worth Bynum says he would rather help on the farm than sit inside during school hours. He says he enjoys the hard work, and even researched peaches for his senior project. Bynum says his peaches are smaller this year, and a week late to ripen due to a lack of rain. However, Kevin Hardison, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Marketing Specialist warns buyers not to overlook smaller peaches. “Often the smaller peaches are sweeter, because they retain more sugar,” he said. The Sandhills Research Station has peach breeding programs in place to strengthen the fruit’s productivity as a market crop by making peaches that mature in the most profitable market window. Established in the 1940s, the Sandhills Research Station breeds peaches to be especially useful to DAWN KURRY/DAILY JOURNAL Danny Bynum, a Richmond County peach farmer, harvests peaches from a 20- farmers. While breeding, they screen for year-old tree his father planted. He places woven baskets full of Windblow disease resistance, favorable size, flavor, peaches in the bed of the truck he uses around the property. Bynum’s Farm and flesh quality. 2010 Peach Field Day is and Nursery has been a family farm for generations. PEACHES CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A
Kids get into the swim with art Dawn Kurry Richmond County Daily Journal
If it swims, chances are kids are making it at the Arts Richmond Kids Craft Camp which will run next week. The camp starts each day at 9 a.m. and runs through noon. It is open to children ages six to 12. For $55 per child, per week, the fee includes a commemorative camp t-shirt, and the children can take the crafts home that they’ve made. Registration forms are available at Arts Richmond. Though spaces are limited, there are still some available. Camp counselors Sue Roth and Jean Ditenhafer expect the camp to fill quickly. Water will also be provided. This year, the theme of the WORKERS CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A crafts will be the sea. Crafts
include a wide variety of materials on hand to use, including paints, fabric, markers, wood, foam, stamps, and even sand. So far, the children have already decorated treasure boxes, made alligator necklaces, made cabanastyle foam picture frames which will later include their pictures, and painted wooden alligators. Each day’s schedule holds three to four different craft activities that children can participate in. The materials at hand are diverse and children can try their hand at painting, coloring, fabric work, making mobiles, decorating things with stickers, stencils, and stamps. The camp provides a way for children to explore differ-
ART CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A
PETER WILLIAMS/DAILY JOURNAL
Janey Roof (right) draws a picture that will become part of a quilt on display at Arts Richmond this week during a Kids Craft Camp.
RCC to offer programs on heating and air conditioning
Hibachi & Sushi
Special To The Daily Journal
Richmond Community College begins a new program in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology beginning in August to train more people to install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial climate control systems. Students have the option of earning a certificate in two semesters or an associate in applied science degree in four semesters. The program is pending final approval from the State Board of the N.C. Community College System. “The new program is a great fit for RCC and will help us meet the regional needs for skilled technicians in a challenging and evolving field,” said RCC President Dr. Dale McInnis. “It will be one of the anchor programs of the new Honeycutt Center in Laurinburg. Energy efficiency and sustainability are key components of this program.”
RCC CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A
Obituaries Opinion 2A Puzzles 5B S p o r t s 4B TV Listings
Inside today Calendar Classified Comics
Supreme Jumbo Buffet -180 ItemsSUMMER SPECIALS! FREE Drinks every Day! Children under 3 FREE Specials good June 14 through August 30.
Mon.-Thurs: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM Fri-Sat: 11:00 AM-10:30 PM Sun: 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
Larry Pryce of Rockingham works at the college in the maintenance department. He said technology has changed significantly over the years and most systems run off of circuit boards.
5A 4A 4B 1B 3B
Deaths Jerry Olson, 78, Fayetteville Hubert Covington, 81, Pawleys Island, S.C Obituaries can be found on Page 5A.
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. 18.
905 E. Broad Avenue • Rockingham • 910-997-5715
Vol. 79, No. 136 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.
