I think were seeing improvement in our team, Mayo said. East Surry will take on Union Pines at 4 p.m. today with Patrick scheduled to face Mount Airy at 8:30 p.m. East Surry 55, Man, he was a good player, a fantastic shooter Our coach knew his team was really good at the time, so he set it up, and we played at home. We made the movie for kids around ages 7 to 13 to enjoy with their parents and grandparents. No foul play was involved, said the sheriff, who added, please remember the family in your prayers. Later, when we visited, they took my brother and I to see the Sound of Music. One of the key things is to establish our own brand of hospitality that makes a statement of what exists here, were not trying to change anybody here, but to heighten peoples sense about what brings people here. I think its sweet that two counties are working together, Edmonds said of the Surry-Stokes partnership that aided someone in need. Since the wicks in kerosene heaters deteriorate over time, their correct replacement also is important, Brannock said. Mount Airy will return to action Friday night as they travel to take on Northwest Conference foe Elkin. Rubin's disappearance at the luxury resort resulted in an intense search and rescue operation that involved as many as 150 rescue personnel at one time. Final numbers on this years drive will not be released until January. Contact Erin C. Perkins at eperkins@s24476.p831.sites.pressdns.com or 719-1952. Ryan Rakeen Belton, 17, of 309 Marshall St., was charged with resisting a public officer and disorderly conduct last Saturday after police investigated an assault call at his residence. Wallys Pharmacy was a 19-17 winner against Olympia Restaurant in Youth Hoop Girls competition. I have been approached about it, said Stevens, who at last report was weighing all the pros and cons of the matter before making a firm commitment. If I didnt get the pitch I wanted, Id work the count until I got on with a walk. Jeffrey Todd Nixon, 42, of 130 Temple Lane, was charged with larceny and possession of stolen property on Dec. 18 after fleeing from loss-prevention officers at Lowes Foods while carrying a Lowes bag containing allegedly stolen merchandise. Those planning to attend auditions should bring 16 bars of song ready to sing, with sheet music if possible, and be prepared to read from the script and perform a few dance steps. City Attorney Hugh Campbell explained afterward that the action simply will allow the board more deliberation on what will happen with the employment agreement leading to its March expiration date. He was an assistant scout leader with Boy Scouts of America and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Mount Airy. We would make a run on them, then play even, then another run would happen. The problem that weve had is that weve had so many business closings. We had a very successful school year in 2007-08 which we just finalized the results for, said Dr. Ashley Hinson, superintendent of Surry County Schools. The normally dismal jail came alive Tuesday morning with the offering of the Christmas meal. Photo identification will be required at that time, and an ID must match the name of the contact person before tickets will be released. Yes, McMillen said. The body of a Chappaqua, New York man was recovered on the Primland Resort property in Meadows of Dan shortly before sunset on Monday. Its hard times and people coming together, Edmonds said of the dynamics that allowed the family to receive help. Mount Airy boys basketball coach Kevin Spainhour was very pleased with his teams most recent win against Cherryville. Wade Moody led the Bears attack with a game-high 17 points, followed by a balanced overall effort by his teammates. Today, Josh McMillen lives in a full house in Dobson, with his wife Cindy, his six-year-old son, Nolan, his four-year-old daughter, Mia, and his two-year-old son Tripp. WebA guest from Primland Resort in Meadows of Dan is missing, and a full scale search is underway. Kristensens early successes include Karen (Caparolie) and I want to express our appreciation to the community for the support weve seen. In 1998, the Tigers beat San Jacinto College-North (Houston, Texas) to win a second straight title. The credit really goes to the three municipalities working together on NC STEP, said Oberle, adding that she believed the Tourism Partnership was one of the only organizations of its kind in the state, and one of few in the country. She sums up her experience living in Surry County as one that has been filled with friendly faces and helping handsits one that she thinks best represents the area, and that the branding company MadCat will help distinguish as Surry Countys own identity. Action by the board Monday afternoon amended the wording of the present contract of City Manager Don Brookshire, which is set to expire on March 31, 2009, to allow the board 30 extra days to issue such a notice. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com. Shockley led Rockford Medical with 10 points. We will have folks that need it and we will certainly need it. At first I was just upset with the high price of my services, but Wednesday the company announced that it is eliminating 19 channels without reducing the monthly rates. That really set the tone for the night, those first three matches. The Tigers 54-9 overall record culminated in the teams second Jayhawk East championship, Region VI championship and NJCAA National Championship during McMillens junior college career. Brown said We are certainly not out of the running. I know a little bit about Patrick County, Anderson said. The thing I remember the most about our 1998 season was that we didnt have a Travis Hafner or an Aaron Aiken, McMillen said. Slate and several other men associated with the church donated their time on Christmas Eve to moving the furnishings, including some who suffer from back ailments. Spainhour said Forest taught him a lot about the tradition known as Mount Airy basketball. She asked Why me? Instead, it took on the properties of both states. The Pilot Mountain Republican also said he thought it was unfair to slap visitors to the county with an extra charge, after they already have invested money on gas and other expenses to come here in the first place. Contact Tom Joyce at tjoyce@s24476.p831.sites.pressdns.com, or at 719-1924. The local hospice center hosted the community-wide meeting to gather public comments on health care issues for use by the Obama-Biden transition team to find out what can be done to improve the health care system. It was low-scoring affair, McMillen said. Among those will be a New Years Dance in the ballroom of the Mount Airy Elks Lodge, with the Klassix band offering entertainment beginning at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care on 401 Technology Lane in Mount Airy. It took the deputies, search and rescue personnel and rappel teams with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management about eight hours to recover the body, but they made it out before nightfall. Patrick Co. 23 6 7 16 52, East Surry Patrick Marion 18, Andrew Hunter 11, S. Tuttle 8, W. Tuttle 8, Lawson 4, Covington 1, Patrick Co. Jacob Reynolds 15, Lucas Terry 11, Bowman 9, Wilkinson 6, Reynolds 7, Heath 2, Nelson 2. Survivors include her mother, Ellen Marie Bowman and step-father, Billy of Pleasant Garden; son, Tony Major Hawks Jr. of Low Gap; sisters, Patricia Law of Claudville, Va., and Edith Holder of Mount Airy; brothers, Douglas Newman of Phoenix, Ariz., and Billy Ray Newman of Yadkinville; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friend, Buddy Baker. Director of Rooms Division at Primland Resort . Ive been impressed with the genuine warmth and friendliness in the county and beyond our borders, she said. Never mix and match, said Brannock, who added that fuel containers should be clearly identified to avoid mistakes. Theyre good for a couple reasons, said Shelton. This is a Christian alternative, said Leann Shelton, whose father Mike is the pastor of Family Fellowship Chapel. Cindy Marion said the church receives a blessing from serving the inmates at Christmastime. Betty Ann Collins, president of the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, asked Brown if he was still accepting letters of support. 1 by the Marlins in 97, he added. To get back with everybody and just play, back in 2005, I had close contact with everybody. She is survived by two sons, Larry Wayne Hawks of Princeton, W.Va., and Matthew Douglas Johnson of Mount Airy; two grandchildren, Lakyn Hawks and Kaley Hawks; her mother, Violet Crotts Hawks of Lowgap; a sister, Tina Edwards of Lowgap; and two brothers, Buddy Allen Hawks and Vestal Junior Crotts, both of Lowgap. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. For more information about the screenings call the Surry Arts Council at 786-7998 or the movie visit www.MandieMovies.com. Specific, directed comments about his job performance would, of course, be appropriately discussed in closed session. Worth Honda took home a 36-21 win against Rockford Medical. As we watch jobs close up and leave the county, the prison will bring new jobs to the area. Brown explained that in addition to the work that would be provided by the prison, roads would need to be built, water and sewer lines would need to be expanded. The event at Family Fellowship Chapel on McKinney Road, for example sponsored by the youth department of the church was expected to last until 1 a.m. today after kicking off at 8 p.m. Wednesday with a live band performance. Contact Erin C. Perkins at eperkins@s24476.p831.sites.pressdns.com or 719-1952. Among the top suggestions: There should be incentives for people who work hard to maintain good health or those who maintain a good health should pay less for premiums than those who make poor health choices such as smoking. We didnt think (collecting) 50 percent was necessary, we thought we could do it for less. Alex Hall added 13 points, and Chance Sizemore put up 12 points. The greatest demand, of course, is for our food program. I have had phone calls from people who have land for sale to the county for this. How can public policy promote healthier lifestyles? Singles are $25 each. There was a problem saving your notification. Since that facility has been in operation, they have never had a prison break. Follow him @billdwyatt. He was born on Nov. 19, 1959, in Mount Airy to Alvin William and Iris Lawson Goins. First, kudos to the commissioners for having all of Mondays discussion in public. I think most high school kids dream about making the big leagues, but I was more aware of my chances of getting to the big leagues. 1998: John Samuel Ghobrial, an Egyptian national and a panhandler, was sentenced to death April Its been amazing. In the story I had heard my entire life in church, I never really understood what Mary and Joseph went through to bring Jesus into the world. Mandie and the Secret Tunnel tells the story of Mandie, born Amanda Elizabeth Shaw in 1887, who grew up in a log cabin in Swain County, North Carolina. The case remains open for further investigation. Once you enter the Primland gate, you will travel 7 miles, about a 15 minute drive, and you will pass mountain homes, acres of Rhododendrons, streams, hiking trails, a few deer and if lucky wild turkey. The revenue received from each municipality helps cover advertising costs and other methods of promoting tourism. The Mount Airy fire chief recommends at least 3 feet. She was born Jan. 9, 1934, in Forsyth County to the late Virda Lee Morton Jolly and Sheridan Jolly. It is our hope that this event will give families an enjoyable evening to share, Chapman said. Resorts. The films cast includes Dean Jones (The Love Bug, That Darn Cat). We are dangling with the idea with getting the governor(-elect) to come to Mount Airy. Asherah Smith led Olympia with 11 points. During Mondays session, the mayor instructed commissioners to study the contract provisions fully from now until their next regular meeting on Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. But I was wrong. As of Tuesday night, the numbers for December had not been completed. Helton led T & K Enterprises with 12 points. By lunchtime, the group had delivered the food and started loading it onto trays for the inmates. Were all guilty of getting the wrong people to do it sometimes, the fire chief said of such tasks. Following a presentation about a possible prison in Surry County by Mount Airy Commissioner Dean Brown at the Mount Airy Rotary Club Tuesday luncheon, members questioned Brown on a variety of issues. Languages English Marions Jewelry was a 30-29 winner over Granite City Construction. The search for the missing 61-year-old man who was last seen at the Primland Resort has been temporarily suspended due to forecasted rains. Contact Mondee Tilley at mtilley@s24476.p831.sites.pressdns.com or at 719-1930. WebPrimland offers seemingly endless accommodation options, activities, and ways to relax. Situated in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, Primland offers expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and they are known for their stunning golf course, The Highland Course at Primland. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Jim Matty of Mount Airy; two sons and daughter-in-law, Guy and Kathy McMillian of Mount Airy and Joe McMillian of Mount Airy; grandchildren, Chuck Martin, Mac McMillian, Adam McMillian and Karrie McMillian; great-grandchildren, Maddox Martin, Owen McMillian, Avery McMillian and Ava McMillian; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mabeline and Bernie Mitchell of Winston-Salem, Margaret and Bobby Wall of Westfield and Madge and Aubrey Nichols of Siloam; and a sister-in-law, Doris McMillian of Mount Airy. Caparolie noted that several area churches, schools, businesses, civic groups, clubs and individuals have shown support in the past year, some for the first time. The supporting cast includes William Yelton (John Adams) plus several other North Carolina actors including Martin Thompson, Angela Oberer, Dave Blamy, and Gezelle Fleming. The rare Monday afternoon session of the Board of Commissioners was recessed from a Dec. 18 meeting in which city officials including Brookshire discussed the contract in closed session for about 90 minutes. The movie portrays him as a good-hearted man, but in the end you really understand that he fell in love with Mary and accepted the child of God. Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith said the location where Rubins body was found was not near a marked trail. The Lord gets all the credit, she said. Shirley was a sales associate at Big Lots in Elkin. My grandparents had a pool. The search for the missing 61-year-old man who was last seen at the Primland Resort has come to a tragic end Monday night. HWT Brett Doss (NS) pinned Zach Caffey, 1:21 Even back then we were seeing an increase in demand. It contained credit cards, a checkbook, gift cards, a Social Security card, a drivers license, prescription pills and a small sum of cash. In 2001, a woman named Lori Mason-Larezwas riding the Perilous Plunge, which was billed as the worlds steepest and highest flume ride at Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park, Roles are available for ages 10 and up, with primary roles for older teenagers and adults. Chandler is facing a Jan. 30 court appearance. Alondria Trenise McCollie, 26, of 102 Pleasant Ridge Road in Cana, Va., was cited Monday afternoon for concealment of merchandise at Wal-Mart. We also wish for you state and federal money to pay for the many heretofore unfunded mandates from those two entities. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care. Hall was freed on a $5,000 unsecured bond, pending her Feb. 10 appearance in Surry District Court. While Brookshires performance as city manager has not come into question by board members, some have expressed concern about a severance package that it includes. "No foul play exists and evidence indicates that Rubin accidentally fell," Smith said. After the Bishop (McGuinness) game, our goal was to get to 7-1 before Christmas break, he said. We had several requirements when we began location scouting and knew that North Carolina could provide everything we needed in a relatively compact area. Surviving are two daughters, Sherrie Burgess of Gulf Breeze, Fla., and Barbara Adams of Winston-Salem; a special family friend, Krystal Bryant of Winston-Salem; a son and daughter-in-law, William Bill Adams Jr. and Kay of Jacksonville, Ala.; four grandchildren, Sara Adams and Taylor Adams of Jacksonville, Ala., and Lauren Pearcey and Erin Burgess of Gulf Breeze; a sister, Joan Andrews of Jay, Fla.; Two special nieces Debbie and Renee; and a special dog, Goober. Marion said the food was paid for by the men at the church. That depth is something that we feel like we can continue to grow. We encourage the mayor and all the commissioners to take a similar approach in January, when the board will next discuss the contract. He said he was especially touched by Pettrys oldest child, who was asked by the pastor after the program what she wanted for Christmas and replied, a bed to sleep in. Other churches conducted special Wednesday night services in conjunction with the holiday, including some that were part of revivals. A small run by Carroll in the early goings of the second quarter came when East turned the ball over on several possessions. The girls did a great job. For 2009, the city schools hope to continue to focus on academic excellence and preparing students to be successful either in college or in the workplace by starting that preparation in kindergarten. During the 1997 season, McMillen reaped the benefits of batting behind Hafner when he went on a six-game tear. Mount Airy vs. Carroll County, 7 p.m. What we present must actually be the reality of what people experience here and what we are. So, as of 12:01 this morning, you had to kiss your Andy Griffith reruns good-bye that is if you have Time Warner cable. But while the holiday project receives much of the publics attention each December, the month is also a vital one for collecting food and donations to be used in the coming months. The core committee that has set up to work on this will approach the state legislators, Brown said. Box 980204, Richmond, VA 23298, or Hospital Hospitality House, 612 E. Marshal St., Richmond, VA 23219. Ralph Emerson Chandler, 54, of Davis Rooms, was cited for misdemeanor larceny and second-degree trespassing on Dec. 18 after allegedly shoplifting miscellaneous food items and beer from Lowes Foods, valued altogether at $21. East Surrys Andrew Hunter hit a lay up to cut the Patrick lead to 41-39 early in the fourth quarter, followed by two consecutive steals by senior Walt Tuttle to give the Cardinals the lead at 43-41 with 5 minutes left to play. Since the Visitor Center opened its doors at the Chamber of Commerce in 2006, it has greeted more than 148,000 visitors. In the span of one week during that season, McMillen went 19 for 21 at the plate, knocking in several runs. WebLOS ANGELES -- A 35-year-old woman was sentenced to death Monday for poisoning her husband with a combination of antifreeze and an oleander plant. Its good to get back and catch up with everybody. I got to see my parents on our webcam for the holidays.