Jordan Hiatt currently leads the Lady Granite Bears in scoring. He is free on a $2,000 unsecured bond and is to appear in Surry District Court on Feb. 10. Resort In 1978, Kristensen made his debut in karting. Ronald Matthew Speaks, 39, of 1215 Brooklen Ave., who allegedly fired a long gun at his home, also was found to be a convicted felon. But then when we discovered the exterior of Brinegar Cabin at Doughton Park and the interior of the Hutchinson Homestead and the huge field at nearby Stone Mountain State Park, we were thrilled. Mondays Games Mount Airys wrestling team will also be at the event. Primland started out as an outdoor adventure and hunting retreat and it surely hasnt forgotten its roots, offering a wide variety of ways to experience this beautiful corner of southwestern Virginia. However, she said the occupancy-tax proposal has some merit due to the fact it would not be levied on county residents, but those who come in from outside. The first fastball he threw at me, I remember moving out of the way. Meanwhile, firewood should be stacked outdoors at least 30 feet away from the home. 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. In addition, more than 150 children passed through the centers Christmas toy store, choosing gifts from a selection of new toys. WebA guest from Primland Resort in Meadows of Dan is missing, and a full scale search is underway. While their perspectives differed, they agreed on many of the proposed solutions. Sophomore guard Jacob Reynolds led Patrick County with 15 points, followed by Lucas Terry with 11. Rubin was reported missing on July 2 after last being seen that morning. Surrys four municipalities, which all have occupancy taxes, were able to gain approval for theirs in the past due to bills being filed during long legislative sessions. Some commissioners, and citizens, have questioned the scope of such a package at a time when the citys finances are suffering from a weakened economy. I loved singing beloved Christmas songs like O Holy Night in unison with the whole church. Deputies, search and rescue personnel and rappel teams with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management recovered his body from the gorge around 8 p.m. It might be more convenient, and less-costly, to undertake such work on a do-it-yourself basis or to recruit the aid of a friend or family member. Masonry, for example, can weaken over time, possibly forming open areas where flames can ignite surrounding structures. 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. Mondee Tilley is a staff reporter with The Mount Airy News, she can be reached at mtilley@s24476.p831.sites.pressdns.com or at 719-1930. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com. For more information, please contact the Surry Arts Council at 786-7998. It is located in Room 1230 of the Longworth House Office Building. Older alumni expected include Kevin Hill and Anthony Joyce. Ushers were Phillip Guins of Raleigh; Christopher Guins of Raleigh; Kyle Yoder of Charlotte; and Mark Dunnenberger of Memphis, Tenn. Primland officials are working with high school representatives, local colleges and employment agencies to fill the jobs, according to an economic-development official in Patrick County. He was born on Nov. 19, 1959, in Mount Airy to Alvin William and Iris Lawson Goins. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Forbis & Dick Funeral Home in Pleasant Garden. Mount Airy vs. Union Pines, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Games Hors doeuvres will be served during the evening, with breakfast and champagne served at midnight. Mount Airy vs. Patrick County, 8:30 p.m. Goins of North Carolina; brother, Carlton Eugene Goins and wife Darlene and of North Carolina; his devoted mother-in-law, Charlotte J. Dabney of Ford; four nieces; five nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and friends. The first watchnight service can be traced to 1732, when Moravians launched the practice in Herrnhut, Saxony, Germany. The talks should continue to be part of the public record. The center also works with Surry Community College to offer on-site GED classes. The surveys will be compiled into a report that will be sent to the Obama-Biden team. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. In an effort to blur the state lines and integrate both states, the group branded the region as The Cascade Highlands. Angel Guitierrez Gonzalez, 38, of 175 Lestat Lane, was arrested on charges of resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer and no operators license Sunday. Authorities said a woman had tried to pour fuel into the heater, which got too hot. However, simply using a finger would allow the persons hand to completely submerge. Early on it was all Granite Bears, who jumped out to an early 10-2 lead before Patrick would call a time-out to stop the run. One of the reasons for this is the possibility of cracks in the chimney which a homeowner might not be able to pinpoint without a full inspection, he said. Were already good, we know we can get even better, we want to perpetuate that. The case remains open for further investigation. Owens little sister read Mandie and the Secret Tunnel and told him he should make a movie based on the book. There will also continue to be a focus on child nutrition and improving the health and wellness of students. Its the abuse of the system and its overuse. Union Pines vs. East Surry, 4 p.m. Ive seen Medicaid-eligible patients receive better care than those that can afford (health insurance), said a participant, who worked in the health care industry. Would you like the option to purchase a private plan through an insurance-exchange or a public plan like Medicare? He said, God Bless you, as the sheriff and his pastor were leaving his cell block. Never mix and match, said Brannock, who added that fuel containers should be clearly identified to avoid mistakes. After a workout, I met with the teams assistant coach, McMillen said. Were extremely pleased with how weve been able to put together the partnership, she said. The Cardinals (2-6) then face Union Pines on Tuesday at 4 p.m. I truly hope that fans of The Andy Griffith Show or The Daily Show or SpongeBob SquarePants call Time Warner to let them know what you think. The one thing that should not happen, however, is for government to operate in a less than open manner, or in a way that shuts out public input. He said Surry County is in the running along with Rockingham County. Local tourism director Jessica Icenhour said her focus for the new year will be promoting the variety of activities that Mount Airy and the surrounding area offers such as biking, canoeing, wining and dining, among others. Give Carroll County credit, they are scrappy, they play hard even when they are a little depleted with their personnel. That will include consulting with East, she said. Mount Airy basketball dates well back beyond the 1990s. Kristensens early successes include Its good to do research on different subjects, and its good to know the different aspects of science. We werent boxing out good, especially me, I can if I want to but I got in the second half and did better, Marion said. Gavin Taylor led Frank Welch with 11 points. We will be examining the courses we offer and choosing those that are interesting to students and that also meet the demands of the area, he said. We have food that is donated from churches. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fancy Gap Baptist Church and other times at her home at 2042 S. Main St., Mount Airy. There was a problem saving your notification. My biggest memory I have was playing against J.J. Reddick, Joyce said. Union Pines is bringing lots of kids back from year before. Lucas Terry and Jalen Reynolds led Patrick County with nine points apiece. Sunday night, she came to the play at our church, and it just touched our hearts, she said. North Surry improved its overall record to 15-0 as it cruised to a 56-11 win against Ashe County in a Mountain Valley 2-A Conference wrestling match Tuesday night. Applications can be submitted online at the Primland Web site at www.primland.com, along with resumes, and applications also can be downloaded from that site for those wishing to mail them. To officials in both the Mount Airy and Surry County school systems, we wish continued success in improving the performance of your students in the classroom, on standardized tests, and most importantly, in their lives once they leave your classrooms. According to the tourism report, the monthly average of visitors from July to November was 6,803 which comes to about 226 people a day. She added that on Monday the center had counted 315 visitors for that entire day, indicating a larger number than average for daily visitors. But she realized this was a gift from God and understood its importance. Brannock said he can recall at least one case of carbon monoxide poisoning in the local area in the past few years. The hospital has helped us greatly. Body of Primland Resort guest recovered from Roaring Creek Gorge. September 2008 saw a total of 6,683 visitors which was 924 people less than September 2007. Heating fires are said to account for 36 percent of residential home blazes in rural areas every year. Brycha Ann Welch and Jeremy Gordon Smart were united in marriage in a ceremony Nov. 15 at White Plains United Methodist Church, Cary. The state license plate agency in Mount Airy, which closed on Sept. 29, may reopen by February. Smoke alarms more than 10 years old should be replaced, local fire officials say. The Granite Bears face Union Pines Monday night at 8:30 p.m., before playing Patrick County Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. A New Years Eve watch meeting also will be held at Clarks Temple, on Nelson Hill Road in Mount Airy, beginning at 10 p.m. Sure, in tight economic times people can reasonably question some public expenditures, but to question and belittle the Councils work just doesnt make a lot of sense to us. We also hope Mount Airy residents enjoy seeing nearby locations on the big screen. By law, such proceeds must be used to increase tourism in the locality where they are collected. This years effort has seen volunteers provide food for at least 111 families. Woodstove Precautions Luke Marcus McMillian, 25, of 158 Toast Road, was cited for larceny, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia last Saturday after allegedly being seen eating pork rinds and cookies at Food Lion on North Andy Griffith Parkway without paying for them. You can go on a great hike with the Naturalist. Its kind of unfortunate, the recreation official added, saying the situation is affecting hundreds of thousands of pools nationwide. Charlotte Refvem, Abby Bledsoe and Alex Ilyasov demonstrated an ability to suck the egg into the bottle by first using a lit match to deplete the oxygen supply in the bottle. Its been amazing. We also wish for you state and federal money to pay for the many heretofore unfunded mandates from those two entities. Contact Tom Joyce at tjoyce@s24476.p831.sites.pressdns.com, or at 719-1924.Occupancy-tax legislation may be introduced Surviving are his wife, Nancy Peters Hill of the home; five daughters and three sons-in-law, Tammy Reynolds of Franklin, N.C., Tracy Young of Lexington, N.C., Dawn and Eddie Loflin of Thomasville, N.C., Cindy and Anthony Stillwell of Lexington and Kimberly Winfield of Erwin, Tenn.; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Timmy and Brenda Hill of Franklin, Hank and Billie Hill of Sophia, N.C., and Newly and Marcella Hill of Greensboro, N.C.; stepmother, Nancy Lackey Hill of Thomasville; 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Darlene Spaugh of Archdale, N.C., Doris and Rodney Rogers of Indian River, Mich., Mary Jackson of Archdale, Judy and Jim Peele of Trinity, N.C., and Nellie and Bobby Auman of Archdale; a brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Sandra Hill of Archdale; and several special nieces and nephews. Patricia Hernandez, 30, of 349 Farkner Drive, was cited for larceny on Dec. 18 after allegedly concealing $58 worth of food and cosmetic items at Lowes Foods and leaving without paying for them. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Fancy Gap Pentecostal Holiness Church. We put a lot of pressure on them and that turned into some easy basket for us. I remember one woman in particular said that she was grateful for the meal because that is all she got for Christmas last year. They combined cornstarch and water in a plastic container, creating a substance that was neither completely liquid nor completely solid. I like them, said Refvem of science fairs. Refresh, relax and unwind in the beauty of the Appalachian mountains. I truly believe that Christmas is not about how much you give, or what you give, its about the feeling in your heart. I think what has had me hooked is that I do love the DVR box simply because I am work so much, that it makes sense to record shows to watch in my free time. Tom Joyce My parents were not impressed with junior college, and they wanted me to go to college to get an education. Slow burning or incomplete combustion can cause the tar-like flammable substance to collect in the flue, and possibly lead to a chimney fire. Mount Airy head coach Kevin Spainhour credited his teams defense for sparking the key run. Alexander indicated that the city views safety as a serious matter and the publics patience will be appreciated until the equipment is installed. Goins was chosen to the Granite City Classics all tournament team for her performances Monday and Tuesday. He was born March 15, 1946, in Randolph County, N.C., to the late John Byron and Clara Fields Hill. There will also be food, games, and other activities. All rights reserved. Borders said she hopes people remember to giving even after Christmas is over. Maybe if everyone in Mount Airy looks around, perhaps Time Warner would change its tune. The thing I remember the most about our 1998 season was that we didnt have a Travis Hafner or an Aaron Aiken, McMillen said. East Surry Kelsey Long 11, Courtney Simmons 9, Cole 9, Bryant 6, Honeycutt 4, Merritt 4, Reid 4, Jul. PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The body of Bruce Rubin, 61, was found off a bluff in the Roaring Creek Gorge, according to the Patrick County Sheriffs Office. The youth department there will be holding a service beginning at 8 p.m., with the musical group One Accord leading the praise and worship service. My grandparents had a pool. All the travel forecast point to the economy as playing a role, she said. Oberle, who is a Canadian by birth, worked in Florida with Disney for 27 years before moving to Pilot Mountain five years ago. Singles are $25 each. Weve played well all year long; we just havent gotten our shots to go down, but I like the team. We have people who donate money, and we do have funds that we pay for food. Space heaters should be turned off when one leaves a home or goes to sleep. Josh McMillens parents, Fred and Jeanne McMillen, reside in Wichita, Kansas. They will include reception/front desk personnel, housekeeping workers, dining room servers, bartenders and bar runners, butler/valet personnel, locker room personnel, spa technicians and attendants, maintenance staff, laundry personnel and catering positions. Kansas State did contact Cowley about McMillen going there to play. Sheila Jones, the director of development at the Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care, said its not uncommon for patients to find themselves in difficult situations where they have to make a choice between buying food or paying medical bills or medication because they are not entirely covered or lack insurance.