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tom Joyce/the news Part of a crowd of about 200 race fans listens to a roundtable inance discussion by a panel of drivers and others shown in the back- ground. reports are iled Tom Joyce staff reporter

DOBSON — Final campaign-finance tom Joyce/the news documents for the recent municipal Recent NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee elections in Surry County were released Dale Inman autographs a Richard Petty Friday by the county Board of Elections. No. 43 model race car during the “White Liquor and Dirt Tracks” Saturday at However, they do not include any Mount Airy Museum of Regional His- reports from the person believed to be tory. Inman was Petty’s crew chief and the biggest spender leading for the No- helped him win seven championships. vember elections in Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain and Dobson, Gary York. York was an unsuccessful candidate for may- or of Pilot Mountain, losing to incum- bent Earl Sheppard on Nov. 8. Only two candidates among the three municipalities were required to file statements regarding their campaign contributions and expenditures, due to exceeding a $1,000 threshold mandat- ing such documentation. Along with York, Bruce Springthorpe, who ran unsuccessfully for the at-large seat on the Mount Airy Board of Com- missioners, was required to file cam- NASCAR legends, fans fuel paign-finance disclosures. Each was to have submitted them by Friday, according to Susan Jarrell, director of the county elections board. But only Springthorpe had done so by the close of business that day. Jarrell was not available for comment on any White Liquor and Dirt Tracks explanation given for why York had not filed them, or possible repercussions. Tom Joyce event sponsored by the museum. Rac- producing ingredients used in the ille- The final year-end wrap-up of reports staff reporter ing’s moonshining heritage and its gal liquor industry. dissolving the Springthorpe for Com- origins on backwoods tracks were am- This was long before today’s multi- missioner campaign show that it raised With the Daytona 500 still nearly a ply highlighted during the discussion, million-dollar sponsorship deals with around $1,500 and spent just under month away, it’s definitely not NAS- when one almost could hear the roar of major corporations that have made $1,000. CAR season — but on Saturday racing engines and smell the exhaust as par- stock-car racing a more national, and Springthorpe, who is self-employed, was on the minds of many people in ticipants spoke. sanitized, sport. made loans to himself for the bulk of Mount Airy nonetheless. “I don’t think a lot of people know White, a native of Alexander County the money raised, the documents show. The focus wasn’t so much on what’s what a big deal white liquor played who won the points championship in Contributions also were noted from upcoming as it was racing’s roots, with in racing’s economy,” said White, 82, 1960, also joked about Johnson’s home members of his family and local busi- legends of the sport such as recent Hall who jokingly introduced himself to the county of Wilkes and its storied moon- nessmen E. Dean Bray Jr. and F. Eugene of Fame inductee and longtime Petty crowd as “the oldest-living champion” shining tradition. The retired racer Rees Jr. Enterprises Crew Chief Dale Inman, of NASCAR “and probably the best- said someone once visiting North Wil- Campaign posters, buttons, door Dave Marcis, Rex White and others looking.” kesboro asked a man where he could hangers and door magnets were among visiting. They shared colorful memo- Not only did racers such as Junior buy some white liquor. the main expenditures listed. ries with about 200 people attending Johnson hone their skills running “He said, ‘you see that building over Springthorpe lost both an Oct. 11 a roundtable discussion at Mount Airy moonshine on North Carolina’s and there?’” the man replied, as told by primary and the November election to Museum of Regional History. Virginia’s back roads. White said others White, with the visitor nodding in the af- Scott Graham, who did not exceed the It was the highlight of the third-an- in the sport’s early days were involved f i r - campaign-finance threshold. nual “White Liquor and Dirt Tracks” with sugar mills or other enterprises m a - See NASCAR | A3 Reach Tom Joyce at 719-1924 or [email protected]. County school students active in arts While many districts are cutting arts funding, Surry County continues to support programs By Keith Strange arts and music in the schools, and musical or artistic skill, but an ap- says that the Surry Arts Council preciation of the arts. It has been The arts are alive and well in Sur- have been invaluable with helping proven time and again that kids ry County schools, school spokes- to keep the programs alive. who participate in arts programs man Sonia Dickerson said Friday. The arts council holds an annu- do better academically than their While many school districts are al Arts Ball to support arts in the peers who don’t have this opportu- cutting band, art, drama and music county schools with all proceeds nity.” programs as a result of shrinking going to the system to help fund Some of the programs arts stu- federal and state dollars, the Surry the arts. dents have participated in this County school system is continuing Dickerson said that school ad- year include: The school district to fund the programs with the help ministrators feel that arts classes organized students to create a “vir- of the community, Dickerson said. are critical for helping mold well- tual choir” singing the song “Thank “With the loss of a lot of govern- rounded citizens. You” as a staff tribute during the ment money, we’re relying more “We have no plans to cut any arts system’s annual Convocation. Stu- and more on the community to help or music programs, because the ad- dents from 19 schools recorded us, but we have every intention to ministration feels it’s important,” the song a few students at a time. The digital files were sent to the continue to offer these important she said. “We want our students to tom Joyce/the news programs,” she said. have as many opportunities as pos- system’s District Director of Com- County school students in the arts programs help make the Dickerson credits the various sible. munications, Jennifer Scott, where Mount Airy Christmas Parade more exciting with their partici- booster programs for helping fund “We want them to not only have See ART | A5 pation. Dobson budget audit shows fund surplus Mondee Tilley both its general fund and water and sewer fund had a police and ire departments, dition of one oficer. of 2010. Before they were staf reporter water and sewer fund. surplus of $105,497, which were the only two depart- In administration, the hired, the town had been Thomas Melton with was up over $70,000 from ments that had higher ex- town was up $25,904 from paying a contract price to DOBSON —At Thursday Jack L. Wilson, CPA, went the prior year. penses than the previous the prior year with the addi- All-American Associates night’s Dobson town meet- over the town’s 2010-11 Melton noted that two year. He said public safety tion of Town Manager Josh for an interim town manag- ing, the board was informed budget audit. He said the town departments, admin- was up $100,673. That was Smith and Assistant Town er and bookkeeper. Those that the town’s budget had town’s general fund had a istration and public safety, due to the purchase of a Manager Tom Hart, who interim employees had no operated at a surplus in $62,255 surplus and the which includes the town’s new patrol car and the ad- were hired in December See DOBSON | A5 A2

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www.mtairynews.com A3 www.mtairynews.com The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. Sunday, January 29, 2012 A3 Obituaries NASCAR GRINDLE JONES From Page A1 DOBSON — Mrs. MOUNT AIRY — Mr. tive. “That’s the post Edith Christine Speer Lacy Franklin Jones, Jr. office — that’s the only Grindle, age 73, of Dob- age 93 of Mount Airy place you can’t.” son, died Saturday Jan. passed away at the Joan Others taking part in 28, 2012 at Village Care and Howard Woltz Hos- Saturday’s panel discus- of King. She was born pice Home Friday, Jan. sion on the museum’s July 28, 1938 in Yadkin 27, 2012. Mr. Jones was third floor were Marga- County, NC to the late born in Surry County ret Sue Turner Wright, Hubert Henry & Parry on March 29, 1918 to the daughter of Curtis Wooten Speer. Mrs. the late Lacy Franklin Turner; Chris Fleming, Grindle was a retired and Vivian E. Jones, Sr.. a local racer who last school elevator opera- He retired in 1984 as year finished third in the tor. She is survived by owner of Jones Oil Com- points championship for her daughter, Angela pany. Mr. Jones was a the Modified series at Kay Weeks Clark & member of Rockford Bowman Gray Stadium husband Rob of New Street United Method- and was featured in the Jersey; grandson, Jake ist Church where he related “Madhouse” real- Callahan of New Jersey sang in the choir for 60 ity-TV show on the His- and many other family years. Also during those tory Channel; Jackie May, members. In addition years, Mr. Jones served a local dirt-track racer; to her parents, Mrs. as treasurer, chairman Peanut Turman, an old- Grindle was preceded of the Administrative time competitor and for- in death by her husband Board and Sunday mer member of the Wood Frank Grindle. There School Teacher. He was Brothers Racing Team; will be no formal servic- a 52 year member of the Also, Bill Mangum, es. In lieu of lowers me- Mount Airy Lions Club another dirt-track racer morials may be made serving in positions in the early days; Jerry to Hospice & Pallia- of treasurer; president Earl Hatcher, a longtime tive Care, 101 Hospice and director. Mr. Jones NASCAR official who was Lane, Winston-Salem, is survived by a son a flagger for races; Don NC 27103. Howell-Nel- and daughter-in-law, Johnson, a crew chief for son Funeral Service of Butch and Libby Jones White; and Bill Blair, a Pilot Mountain is serv- of Myrtle Beach, SC; longtime racer and engine ing the family. Online grandsons and spouse, builder whose late father condolences may be Mitchell and Sharlene was one of the sport’s pio- made at www.howellfu- Medley of Winston neers. neralservices.com. Salem, Mark Medley Inman And Petty of Pilot Mountain and Saturday’s session in- JOHNSON Chance Jones of Myrtle cluded fielding questions Tom Joyce/The News PILOT MOUNTAIN Beach, SC; three great from members of the au- Dale Inman answers a question from the audience during Saturday’s panel discussion. — Mr. Samuel “Freaky grandchildren and dience, many of which ing who fielded his own races if it wasn’t for me, in all three series on the Freddie” Johnson, age spouses; Matthew Med- were directed at Inman, team for many years be- and I can’t argue with NASCAR circuit. “He’s 51, of Pilot Mountain, ley, Jacob and Jessica fresh off his induction fore retiring in 2002 with him.” controversial, but there’s passed away on Friday, Medley and Ryan and into the NASCAR Hall of five career NASCAR vic- While Inman said that no doubt he’s going to go Jan. 27, 2012 at Bap- Andrew Janke; a great- Fame earlier this month. tories. for him, picking the best down as one of the great- tist Hospital. He was great grandson, Toby Though Inman obvi- “He was the guy I driver of all time is really est drivers of all time.” born on July 24, 1960 Medley; sisters, Loraine ously is a major racing looked up to when I came something that should be Curtis Turner also drew in Stokes County, to Allred of Mount Airy, figure in his own right, down here,” added Mar- broken down into “cat- mention from Hatcher. the late Samuel Thomas Betty Sparger of Mount his long association with cus, who had raced in egories,” he added, “that “He was some driver,” and Alva Mae Willard Airy, Patsy Brown of “The King” was never Midwestern circuits be- 200 number is still pretty said the longtime NAS- Johnson. Mr. Johnson Greensboro and Jerry far from the conversation fore joining what would big in my book, if that an- CAR flagger, who recalled was of the Baptist faith. Robinson of Fredricks- Saturday. become the Sprint Cup swers your question.” seeing Turner race at an Mr. Johnson is sur- burg, TX; a brother, Inman, a first cousin of series in 1968. Others suggested for old half-mile dirt track vived by three brothers, Jack Jones of Mount Petty’s who also served “I was just a farm boy greatest-ever consider- then located in Ararat, Wayne Johnson, Dale Airy; and a daughter-in- crew-chief stints with up in Wisconsin, and just ation Saturday included Va. Turner was one of the Johnson (Jewell), both law, Barbara Medley of such drivers as Dale Earn- came down here to see if I David Pearson, a perform- few drivers who piloted of Cana, VA, and Her- Dobson. In addition to hardt and Tim Richmond, could race.” er for the Wood Brothers. his own plane, and Hatch- bert Johnson (Sandy), his parents, Mr. Jones is best known for helping Marcis, 70, was known “That feller beat anything er recalled that Turner of Walnut Cove; six was preceded in death Petty win seven NASCAR for wearing wingtip dress that I’ve ever seen driving scraped the trees at the sisters, Barbara Bea- by his loving wife of 66 championships and 198 shoes during races to ab- a race car,” said Turman. Mount Airy airport both sley (Donald), Mavis years, Lola Mae Bobbitt race victories. Inman also sorb the heat in his cars, May, the local racer, upon arriving and leav- Holt, both of Tobac- Jones; a son and daugh- captured an eighth points one of which was on dis- said he was always a ing due to the shortness coville, Linda Lawson, ter-in-law, Bob Medley title on a crew-chief basis play Saturday outside big fan of the “Alabama of the facility’s runway at of Mt. Airy, Gail Yates and Betty Jo Medley; with Terry Labonte. the museum. The racing Gang” of Bobby and Don- that time. (Ed), of Jamestown, sisters and brothers-in- While the on-track veteran was a surprise nie Allison and Bobby’s Wright, the late racer’s Tenise Gammons, of law, Florence Brown, prowess of Petty is leg- addition to Saturday’s late son Davey, who died daughter, said she is try- Mount Airy, and Me- Paul Brown, Fred endary, Inman said Sat- panel, according to mu- in an off-track incident. ing to preserve Turner’s linda Shinault (Tim), Brown, Paul Allred and urday that this is not the seum Executive Director “Davey Allison probably memory through an on- of Pilot Mountain; and Jack Allred. Funeral ser- whole story. Matt Edwards, who said would have been SOME- line museum and by re- special friend, Mickey vices will be conducted “I’m probably more he only learned Thursday THING today if he hadn’t cently writing a book Thoams. Mr. Johnson 2:00 PM Tuesday Jan. proud of what he’s done that Marcis would be at- lost his life in that heli- about her father, who was preceded in death 31, 2012 at Moody off the racetrack,” Inman tending. copter crash,” May said. once was banned from the by his parents; and one Funeral Home Chapel said of Petty’s work in Petty’s exploits further Fleming’s choice was sport for trying to union- brother, Ronnie John- with the Rev. Glenda their home community were lauded by Inman the late Modified driver ize drivers. “I’m just try- son. Funeral Services Bramlet oficiating. of Randolph County and Saturday when he told a Richie Evans, a 2011 Hall ing to keep the informa- will be conducted on Burial will follow at Sky- other efforts benefiting story about driver Buddy of Fame inductee, but he tion about him alive.” Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 line Memory Gardens. the state and the sport. Baker, who admired Pet- gave props to modern rac- Early Hardships at Cox-Needham Cha- The family will receive “He’s an ambassador ty though he competed er Kyle Busch, especially pel at 2 p.m. with Bro. friends Tuesday from 1 for NASCAR,” Inman said against him. his ability to win races See NASCAR PT. 2 | A6 Don Collins oficiating. p.m. until time for the of the man who won a re- Baker was asked by Interment will follow service at Moody Fu- cord 200 races. someone, “Was Richard in the Midkiff Family neral Home. The family The mention of Petty really that good?” Inman $ Cemetery. The family would like to express also came up from time related. “And Buddy said, 1,000 will receive friends on their appreciation to to time when those on ‘hell no, he just got lucky Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 his sister-in-law, Patsy the panel were asked for 200 times.’” from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bobbitt and friend, their views on the great- That remark about REWARD Cox-Needham Funeral Judy Crouse. 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A4 Sunday, January 29, 2012 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com SURRY COUNTY’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER -ESTABLISHED IN 1880- “Were it left to me to decide Gary Lawrence, publisher whether we should have a gov- [email protected] ernment without newspapers, or newspapers without a govern- The Mount Airy News John Peters, editor ment, I should not hesitate a [email protected] Printed on recycled moment to prefer the latter.” www.mtairynews.com/opinion Wendy Byerly Wood, associate editor — Thomas Jefferson newspaper [email protected] 319 N. Renfro St. Phone: (336) 786-4141 Mount Airy, NC 27030 Opinion Fax: (336) 789-2816 Editorial A solemn anniversary Gov. Bev Perdue and I was a Star Trek kid. Enthralled, I manned lights line at a grocery store when No, I didn’t see the Kirk- would spend sent into the I heard the news. Because I Spock-McCoy series in its late nights out- heavens by did not yet have television women in politics original run. While I was side, watching NASA particu- in my apartment, I spent around then, being just 4 for meteors and larly as that the rest of the afternoon on From the Jan. 27 The Charlotte Observer (MCT) when the show debuted learning the space-faring or- campus, watching the re- Over the past three years, a lot of the wind has been knocked meant I was a little young constellations. ganization be- plays, listening to the then- out of Bev Perdue’s brash boast on the night she broke through to watch. But as I grew My parents soon gan preparing young CNN coverage. the glass ceiling and became North Carolina’s irst female gover- older I watched syndicated bought a tele- to send normal I think when that shuttle nor. She said: “I’m going to bring a fresh start to North Carolina. reruns of the show when- scope for me, civilians into light ended, when McAu- There’s a new sheriff in town and she knows how to do business.” ever I could, counted the and it was not space. If teach- liffe and the other astro- But she had trouble getting her six-shooter out of the holster animated version of the unusual for me ers and writers nauts died (and, sad to say, from the start. She had a mess on her hands when she took the series among my favorite to wake at 2 or and those of evidence indicates they reins of state government in 2009. The nation was in a deep re- Saturday cartoons, and 3 in the morn- us who were survived the initial explo- cession, and North Carolina had insuficient revenues to handle read many Star Trek-based ing to slip out- not in the mili- sion and died nearly three the downturn. novels. side with that Mondee Tilley tary were able minutes later, upon impact Her public approval rating plummeted to 25 percent just three Despite what some of my little telescope to to embark on with the ocean), something months after she got into ofice, and it has never been above 40 co-workers might say, I’m check out what was going these lights, maybe, just was lost in our nation. percent since then. And since Republicans took control of the not a Trekkie exactly — I’ve on in the sky. During this maybe, some of those space Space was no longer the N.C. legislature in 2010, she’s fought an uphill battle to get a lot never attended a Trek con- time NASA was sending the exploration goals would inal frontier, something to done, though she’s wielded one big weapon — the veto — more vention, don’t know a word Viking probes to Mars, and come true after all. be explored and tamed. It times than any previous N.C. governor to try to overcome her of Klingon, and I never my monthly Sky and Tele- Yesterday marked the became a dangerous place, disadvantage. owned a pair of Spock ears scope magazine published 26th anniversary of the empty, and the value of ex- The bad economy, and her handling of it, no doubt factored when I was a kid. But, I did absolutely incredible pho- Challenger disaster, when ploring it became an empty into Perdue’s dificulties. But her decision only highlights an is- ind the show, and its most tographs from that far-away that space shuttle explod- promise that couldn’t possi- sue that’s getting national attention this year — the decline in the immediate spin-off The world. ed with seven astronauts bly live up to the danger or number of women in political ofice. The 2012 Project, launched Next Generation, fascinat- Surely, we would be put- aboard. Among those was expense. by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers Uni- ing, both as adventure se- ting astronauts on the red Christa McAuliffe, a school Only now, in recent years, versity, last year initiated a large-scale public education campaign ries and as a vision of what planet soon — building a teacher who was to be the has there been any public to raise awareness about the lack of women in elected ofice and might one day be possible. space station on the moon, irst non-military astronaut talk of resuming that once made direct outreach to executive-level, accomplished women When I was a child maybe even an orbiting sta- in the program. inevitable march to explore. who have not previously considered running for ofice. watching that show, I really tion around Mars before There are certain mo- President George W. Bush According to the center, the number of women in Congress believed that sort of thing inally setting down on the ments in a person’s life put out some nebulous plan has dropped to 16 percent, and the number of women in state — travel among the stars, dusty planet. when one remembers ex- that would have us back on legislatures declined by nearly 80 seats since the last election, inding other civilizations As I grew into my teens actly what he was doing the moon, and eventually to the sharpest drop in nearly four decades. Internationally, the U.S. — would one day be pos- and approached adulthood, upon learning of some Mars, with manned ships. ranks 67th in women’s representation politically. Secretary of sible. I thought the idea of I began to understand the sort of event. Sometimes, But the truth is, I think if State Hillary Clinton on Thursday once again said she would not colonization of the moon, science, and the iction, those moments are shared the nation had any collec- return if President Obama is reelected to a second term. and then Mars, would hap- behind the principles of nationally. Most anyone tive will to do this, it was Perdue is one of just six female governors in the U.S. That pen in my lifetime. I even Star Trek. Along the way I alive today can tell you lost on that day in 1986. number is down two from the eight it was when Perdue was wondered if it might not realized deep-space light, what they were doing when That’s too bad, because elected. Perdue is also one of just 34 women to ever have served be possible to send humans outside of our solar sys- they learned of the death of the space program spawned as chief executive of a U.S. state. deep into the Solar System, tem, was simply impos- President John F. Kennedy. all sorts of technological N.C. Rep. Tricia Cotham, chair of the N.C. legislature’s Demo- or beyond, during my time sible. What seemed simple For me, there are three such advances that have wormed cratic Women’s Caucus, says the decline in females has been felt here on Earth. in that world, a quick jaunt moments: The assassina- their way into our every in the N.C. legislature too. There are 38 females in the N.C. legis- While other kids talked of from Earth to Mars, took tion attempt on President day lives. More important- lature now. That’s down from 47 females in 2009-2010. And with being a ire ighter, police- shape as a daunting task far Ronald Reagan; the Chal- ly, it gave us hope, an idea retirements and redistricting, Cotham expects an even further man or professional athlete, beyond the inances, exper- lenger explosion; and the that there was something decline. I was fascinated with the tise, and most importantly Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist at- bigger than our day-to-day One key reason is that political ofice is not very welcoming idea of being an astronaut. resolve, of any nation on tacks. existence on a single world to female politicians. “Politics is a hard business. It takes strong About the time I was in earth. As a college student in orbiting a star, that there people regardless of gender,” she said. the ifth grade I discovered Still, I remained inter- my irst week of living off would one day be some- But for women, “there are so many obstacles, especially if you the science of astronomy. ested in astronomy, in the campus, I was standing in thing bigger, out there. have young children,” Cotham said. The expectation for women to juggle family and work issues along with service in a $13,000-a- year job in the legislature is much different than for men. “We (women lawmakers) often joke that we need a wife,” Cotham Perdue shocker creates more work said. RALEIGH – When North calculation. prescient. thus helping Democrats in Cotham, of Mecklenburg, is the youngest woman ever to serve Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue As North Car- • Democratic other races. in the legislature and inds herself unique among her colleagues. rocked the political estab- olina remains insiders ought • Other potential as- She’s gotten married since she became a legislator, and recently lishment January 26 by an- a state of man- to send a note pirants such as Lt. Gov. had a baby. She and Rep. Susi Hamilton of New Hanover are the nouncing her plans not to ners and social to former UNC Walter Dalton, Congress- only female legislators with young children. Hamilton has an run for reelection, she made graces, I submit President Er- man Heath Shuler, former 8-year-old. history. Since the state con- that Perdue’s skine Bowles Congressman Bob Ether- Cotham’s experience of bringing her child with her to the leg- stitution was changed to announcement promising to try idge, former State Trea- islature — something male lawmakers don’t do — and the at- allow Jim Hunt to seek a should at the to clear the ield surer Richard Moore, and tendant multi-tasking it requires underscore the challenges that second term in 1980, each very least result and support him Winston-Salem Mayor Al- women can face. That’s probably why many females only turn to North Carolina governor in a series of for the Demo- len Joines should also send political ofice after they’ve retired and their children are adults. has served eight years at a personal notes cratic nomina- Perdue appreciatory notes. Cotham said Perdue has been actively trying to change that by time. to the governor tion. Having • House Speaker Thom encouraging women to seek political ofice and mentoring those In addition to making and other play- run credible if Tillis and Senate leader already serving. “I’m grateful to the governor for blazing the trail, history, Perdue’s announce- ers in the drama. not successful Phil Berger should send and setting a positive example,” Cotham said. ment will make state and For example: Name Here statewide cam- Gov. Perdue a thank-you Perdue’s example has been noted, and her legacy is substantial. national politicians do a bit • State and paigns twice, note for bolstering their She has been elected or reelected nine times since winning her Syndicated more work this week than national Demo- Columnist and achieved case for iscal conservatism. irst election to the N.C. House of Representatives. She served originally planned. Poten- crats should bipartisan ac- Just in the past few days, two terms in the N.C. House, ive terms in the N.C. Senate, and tial rivals for the Democrat- send a note claim for his Perdue has criticized the two terms as lieutenant governor, before being elected governor ic nomination will scramble thanking Perdue for bow- work in the Clinton White Republicans for passing a four years ago. to assess their chances and, ing out of a governor’s race House, on the Simpson- no-tax-hike budget in 2011, Her election was the most ground-breaking for a female in if favorable, set up cam- she had little chance of win- Bowles commission, and then proposed a tax hike North Carolina since the irst woman, Lillian Exum Clement, paigns. Former Charlotte ning. By getting out of the at UNC, Bowles would be for 2012, then declined Til- was elected to the N.C. General Assembly in 1920. But it could Mayor Pat McCrory, whom way, Perdue allows state strong competitor to Mc- lis and Berger’s invitation be a while before another female gets the top N.C. job. No one Perdue narrowly defeated Democrats to nominate Crory in the fall. to hold a public debate on appears to be even waiting in the wings right now. in 2008, will have to re- a candidate with a better • Liberal Democrats who the issue, then announced shape his 2012 strategy to chance of defeating McCro- worry that another run her retirement. 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Engagment Hill, Meadows to wed Todd and Delores Hill, of Cana, Va., announce the en- The broom-elect is a graduate of Thomas Dale High gagement of their daughter, Kirby Jordan Hill, to Ethan School, Chester, Va., class of 2008, and is a member of the Meadows, of Winston-Salem. class of 2012 at Piedmont International University, where He is the son of Richard and Judy Meadows of Jeters- he will receive a bachelor of arts degree in Christian min- ville, Va., and Jim and Bonnie Martin, of Chester, Va. istries with an emphasis in student ministries and a minor The bride-elect is a graduate of Hill Academy, class of in pastoral studies. 2008, and is a member of the class of 2012 at Piedmont International University, Winston-Salem, where she will He serves as youth director at Vienna Baptist Church graduate with a bachelor of science degree in physical in Pfafftown. education and health. A May 12 wedding is planned at Grace Moravian Mrs. Kirby Jordan Hill She is employed at Hill’s Shoes in Cana and at Contem- Church in Mount Airy, with the ceremony set to begin porary Services Corp. in Winston-Salem. at 1 p.m. (Ethan Meadows)

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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Holyield (Burrell Jasper “Tripp” Williamson III) Mrs. Beverly R. Lee Mrs. Christi Marie Smith (Coty F. Sawyers) Holyield-Williamson (Tony Brent Smith) Burrell “Tripp” Wil- North Carolina at Chapel liamson III and Mary E. Hill with a bachelor’s de- Lee-Sawyers “Lizzie” Holyield gree in communications. Hill-Smith Barry and Teresa is employed with Helping Dr. Paul A. and Beth She is a development Ronald and Carolyn Hill tary School. Smith of White Plains, Hands. Holyield of Martinsville, specialist at the PA Foun- of Mount Airy announce The prospective bride- along with David Lee of The prospective bride- Va., announce the engage- dation of American Acad- the engagement of their groom graduated from Mount Airy, announce groom is the grandson of ment of their daughter, emy of Physicians Assis- daughter, Christi Marie, North Surry High School the engagement of their the late Frank Kirkman Mary Eliabeth “Lizzie” tants in Alexandria, Va. to Tony Brent Smith of in 1995 and Appalachian daughter, Beverly R. Lee, and Beatrice Kirkman of Holyield of Clinton to The bridegroom-elect Lowgap, son of Larry and State University in 1999 to Coty F. Sawyers, son of Flat Rock, and Christine Burrell Jasper “Tripp” is the grandson of the late Emma Jenkins of Mount with a degree in physi- Gary and Debra Sawyers and the late Willie Gray Williamson III of Clinton. Elma and Burrell J. Wil- Airy. The bride-elect grad- cal education. He teaches of Ararat. Sawyers. He is a 2005 He is the son of Connie liamson Sr. and James and uated from North Surry at Dobson Elementary The bride-elect is the graduate of Surry Central and Burrell J. Williamson Rachel Barefoot. High School in 2004 and Shcool. granddaughter of Barbara High School. He earned Jr. of Clinton. He is a 2002 graduate of Lees McRae College in They plan to be married and Tommy Wilmoth of an associate degree in The bride-elect is the Clinton High School and 2008. She teaches ifth on July 21 at Salem Bap- White Plains, the late computer networking granddaughter of Mad- a 2006 graduate of North grade at Franklin Elemen- tist Church, Dobson. Bobby R. O’Neal and Jack from Surry Community eline Brooks of Winston- Carolina State University and Linda Lee of Pipers College and is employed Salem and the late Charles in Raleigh with a bache- Gap. She is a 2009 gradu- at Hugh Chatham Memo- W. Brooks Sr., and Anne lor’s degree in agriculture ate of North Surry High rial Hospital as a hard- Holyield of Mount Airy and business. He is the Dobson School. She has earned ware support tech. and the late Raleigh G. presdient of Williamson From Page A1 there were a few invoices an associate in art de- The couple plans to Holyield. LP Gas Inc., in Clinton. that were not approved cor- gree at Surry Community wed on July 28 at White She is a 2005 gradu- A May 11 wedding at town beneits. The hiring College and is enrolled Plains Friends Meeting ate of Martinsville High Caneel Bay in St. Johns, of Josh and Tom resulted rectly. Smith said that only at Forsyth Tech working in the White Plains com- School and a 2010 gradu- U.S. Virginia Islands, is in insurance costs as well as a couple of invoices were toward a RN degree. She munity. ate of the University of being planned. retirement beneits. not approved in advance Melton said the town while he and Hart were in has $1.19 million in gen- charge, which usually is not Art eral fund reserves; however, a big deal. Smith said the town has a “You usually have a little little more than $2 million From Page A1 Chorus, the North Caroli- ber group is made up of forming to a song entitled leeway. It is not uncom- na Middle School Honors students in all the high by in the bank that includes the they were combined to “Someone Like You,” mon for an invoice or two, and All-State Chorus, the schools in the county. Charlie Puth and Emily operating account, a capital create a choir of more projects account, and re- out of thousands, to not get Surry Big Band, Will Bry- This April, the North Luther. The Central Ca- than 200 students. The ant and the Gentry Mid- Surry High School Band stricted funds. Melton said stamped or signed during video may be viewed at dle School Drama Club. will travel to Florida to dets will be performing the enterprise fund has $4.7 the approval process. The www.surry.k12.nc.us. Over the next few months perform at Epcot Center. to Aaron Carter’s “I Want million in total assets, in- auditor said you can usually The county Honor’s middle and high school The band was selected Candy.” The two groups cluding vehicles, buildings miss a couple without this Band Concert was held choral departments will for the elite performance are last season’s Bronze and infrastructure such as issue being listed as a mate- in November at Elkin be participating in the after submitting a video Medalists in the Caro- water and sewer lines. High School. The band rial weakness in the audit. All-State Chorus, district of their performances. lina Winter Ensemble As- Melton also told the features students from board that the property tax The problem was that the festival and Mars Hill Col- This Spring, the three sociation, which boasts Surry Central High, East lege Choral Clinic. Pilot high school bands in the collection rate is above 98 prior staff failed to approve Surry High, North Surry Mountain Middle School county will participate in over 100 members in the percent. several invoices before I High, Mount Airy High has created a diamond in a competition where they Southeast. For the first He also addressed three was hired. By law I cannot and Elkin High Schools. the rough by allowing one will be judged on their time this year, Surry Cen- material weakness indings. go back and approve those Eleven elementary school of its arts programs to be performance. Each band tral and East Surry will The irst was “limited ac- invoices, therefore the audi- students, seven middle a jazz ensemble called the will perform three selec- join North Surry in an in- counting knowledge by the school students and two tor is required to note this Raven Enrighment Jazz tions that will be judged augural year of drum line town’s inance oficer.” high school students were Smith said that Melton weakness,” said Smith. Ensemble. The group was and the judges will offer performances. The group chosen to be a part of the formed in 2008 and has each band a 10-minute was required to note this Overall, Melton stated North Carolina Honor’s evolved into a 25-piece critique and give them plans to compete and per- because Finance Oficer this audit was much im- Chorus. County students big band comprised of advice to improve their form in competition. At Tom Hart is new to the job proved over those in recent have also been accepted seventh and eighth grad- performance. The Gen- the end of the school year, and does not have years of years. into the American Choral ers. The Ensemble now try Middle School Drama middle and high school experience under his belt. Smith said he was pleased Director’s Southern Con- has a waiting list of stu- Club has selected Fid- bands will perform at the The second was a failure that the audit was much im- ference Children’s Choir, to reconcile account docu- dents interested in par- dler on a Hot Tin Roof Surry County Music Per- proved over the past couple the American Choral Di- ticipating. The group for their performance ments. Smith said that the formance Assessment. of years. rector’s Southern Confer- performs mainstream this year. Every time the current inance oficer rec- ence Junior High Choir, jazz heavily influenced group performs they wow In addition, the Central onciled account documents “Most importantly, Tom the Mars Hill College Cho- by blues and swing. In audiences with extrava- Bands will perform their properly throughout the and I have corrected the ral Clinic and the North order to join the group, gant costumes, musical annual spring concert at year with a couple of minor segregation of duties and in- Carolina All-State Choir. students must audition, performances and great the Blackmon Ampithe- exceptions that were mostly ternal control issues noted The school’s arts program be selected and maintain acting chops. The Surry ater in Mount Airy. The explained by a software- in prior audits,” said Smith. will be well represented high academic perfor- Central Winter Guard concert is open to the related issue. He noted that He said Melton noted no during this year’s Arts other reconciliation issues mance. The Surry County and the Central Cadets public. signiicant problems since WOW event, set for April “All-Star” Marchin Band Winter Guard are hard existed that dated back to 19. This year, the Pilot performed in the Dob- at work learning and per- Keith Strange can be when the town transitioned he and Hart came on board. Mountain Jazz Band, the son Christmas Parade fecting their new perfor- reached at kstrange@ from former Interim Town Reach Mondee Tilley at North Carolina Elemen- and Veteran’s Day Parade mances for this year. The heartlandpublications. Manager Paul Hensch. mtilley@heartlandpublica- tary School State Honor’s this year. The 200-mem- high school will be per- com or 719-1929. The third issue was that tions.com or at 719-1930. Have story ideas or suggestions? Give us a call at 786-4141 A6

A6 Sunday, January 29, 2012 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com NASCAR pt. 2 From Page A3 tain, a Petty fan who came wearing a blue and Inman and others also red STP jacket with the told Saturday’s audience familiar No. 43 and sat on that the racers of early the front row facing the years faced hardships that roundtable panelists. few drivers today would Ray said he also en- have been able to endure, joyed himself at the if any. “White Liquor and Dirt Among the items listed Tracks” event last year were no power steering, and bought a good book disc brakes, fancy heat- written by Rex White. resistant suits, modern “I’ve been a Petty fan safety features or air-con- and a Dale Inman fan ditioning. Hatcher recalled seeing for as long as I’ve been Petty’s car in a “barrel watching racing,” Ray roll” at one track with the added. “I’ve met Dale In- star racer hanging half- man before, but I think way out of the vehicle. it’s real nice for him to That led the Petty team come up here after he’s to devise a safety net, an been inducted into the innovation subsequently Hall of Fame.” copied by other drivers Some fans stood in line which is still in use today. for about 30 minutes to Inman also said he had get autographs from In- witnessed Petty emerge man and the others, in- from difficult tracks such cluding some who got as that at Martinsville him to sign model cars of and be overcome by pain Petty’s No. 43 racer. due to the lack of comfort One was Wayne Snow, features that later became who held up a car freshly standard equipment. “I’ve adorned by Inman’s sig- seen Richard cramp up so nature and previously by bad in his legs that he had Petty’s. Saying he enjoyed to lay down in the dress- Saturday’s opportunity ing room.” “very much,” Snow add- The longtime crew ed, “I can’t even put it chief added, “It’s just a into words.” different world out there Yet Snow had a definite now.” goal for the autographed Fans Delighted car: “This is going in my Those who came to collection!” see some of the figures Another racing fan who Tom Joyce/The News who helped make racing was thrilled by Saturday’s Veteran NASCAR driver Dave Marcis stands beside one of the race cars he piloted, which was displayed in front of the museum the major sport it is to- event was Edwards, the Saturday. day and hear them swap museum oficial, who were here Saturday, includ- ties Saturday included held a book-signing session cluding ones that had been stories were delighted by pointed out that it coin- ing Inman. programs on moonshining and there were demonstra- cided with the opening of piloted by Marcis as well as the occasion, which also “I’m very pleased with in western North Carolina, tions of pin striping. included an autograph a display in a changing-ex- Fireball Roberts. the turnout today, and the early racing and tracks in Outside the building, session. hibits section of the facility Reach Tom Joyce at “Thoroughly enjoyed containing photos and bi- exhibit turned out great,” Southwest Virginia and the fans looked at race cars and it,” was the review from ographies of racing igures. Edwards said. roots of NASCAR. Wright, other classic vehicles on 719-1924 or tjoyce@ Mark Ray of Pilot Moun- They include someHealth who Other museum activi- Turner’s daughter, also display along the street, in- mtairynews.com.

MONDAYS tion, call (276) 930-2768. Alcoholics Anony- respite program coordinator at 8 p.m. at the Depot Station, Franklin Elementary School, TUESDAYS mous of District Three Senior Ser- Pine Street, Mount Airy. For Mount Airy. Surry Cancer Support This support group meets vices, at (800) 541-0933. more information, call 368- • Feb. 12 from 1 to 5:30 Group Blue Ridge H.O.P.E. Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in First THURSDAYS 2427. p.m, Bannertown Baptist Surry County Cancer Sup- Domestic Violence/ United Methodist Church, SUNDAYS Church, Mount Airy. port Group meets on the irst Sexual Assault Support 203 Stephens St., Pilot Moun- Surry Task Force on • Feb. 12 from 12:30 to 5 Monday of the month from 7 Group tain. For more information, Domestic Violence Granite City Al-Anon p.m., Mount Pleasant Baptist to 9 p.m. in Grace Moravian This support group meets call 368-4548. This battered women’s sup- This support group meets Church, Elkin. Church, 1401 N. Main St., Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 Mourning Support port group meets from 5 to 6 every Sunday at 8 p.m. at Cen- • Feb. 12 from 1 to 5:30 Mount Airy. Informational p.m. at Northern Hospital of Group p.m. at the old courthouse in tral United Methodist Church, p.m., Mountain Park Volun- programs are featured and Surry County in the Lockhart The Good Mourning Sup- Dobson. For more informa- 1909 N. Main St., Mount Airy. teer Fire Department, State refreshments are served. For Room. For more information, port Group meets the second tion, call 356-2014. For more information, 368- Road. more information, call 789- call 786-7766. Tuesday of every month from Narcotics Anonymous 2427. • Feb. 19 from 1:30 to 9779. Narcotics Anonymous 9 to 11 a.m. at Prime Sirloin This support group meets Granite City 5:30 p.m., Elkin Presbyterian Grief Support This support group meets Restaurant. Cancer or hospice Thursdays at 8 p.m. in First Alcoholics Church, Elkin. This group meets Mondays Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in First patients and their families may Presbyterian Church, 308 E. Anonymous • Feb. 20 from 1:30 to 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Syca- Presbyterian Church, 326 S. attend for support. Main St., Pilot Mountain. For This support group meets p.m., Elkin Rescue Squad, El- more Baptist Church, Stuart, Main St., Mount Airy. For Alzheimer’s/Dementia more information, call (800) every Sunday at 8 p.m. at Cen- kin, sponsored by the Elkins Va. Anyone dealing with grief more information, call (800) Group 721-8225. tral United Methodist Church, Lions Club. is welcome. For more informa- 721-8225. Caregivers for anyone with Granite City Al-Anon 1909 N. Main St., Mount Airy. • Feb. 23 from 8:30 a.m. Alzheimer’s or dementia relat- This support group meets For more information, 368- to 2 p.m., North Surry High Personal Loans • Automobile Financing • Consolidation Loans ed diseases in Carroll County every Thursday at 8 p.m. at 2427. School, Mount Airy. and surrounding areas are Central United Methodist UPCOMING EVENTS • Feb. 23 from 1 to 5:30 welcome to an informational Church, 1909 N. Main St., Free blood pressure p.m., Westield Elementary and support meeting at the Mount Airy. For more infor- checks School, Pilot Mountain. Carroll County Senior Center, mation, call 368-2427 or 789- North Surry High School • Feb. 29 from 8:15 a.m. to nursing fundamentals stu-

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North Caro- edent when you allow a poses gay marriage. rights groups in North on those issues. biggest rallies we’ve seen lina has a huge population majority to vote on the “When you have pastors Carolina will have as one “So goes North Caro- in the South in the last of evangelical Christians, rights of a minority,” said that are leaders of civil of its main goals the oppo- lina, so goes this nation,” year, one of the most di- who tend to oppose gay the Rev. William Barber, rights organizations and sition to a proposed con- said NAACP President verse rallies we’ve seen in marriage. But it also has president of the state you have them taking a stitutional ban on same- Benjamin Todd Jealous, the South in the last year, a significant population of NAACP and the pastor of stance against this mar- sex marriage, organizers who said the annual “His- and one of the most opti- younger voters, who are a Goldsboro church. said Saturday. That effort toric Thousands on Jones mistic rallies we’ve seen generally more support- Barber was careful to riage amendment, that’s could be a test of how Street” rally is the only in the South in the last ive of gay unions. And distinguish between the going to have influence on much influence they wield state-level event he makes year,” Jealous said. the state’s electoral votes question of same-sex mar- people, but not enough to among traditionally Dem- it a point to attend every This year’s event, were won by President riage itself and the pro- defeat the amendment,” ocratic voters with social- year. “And if we at the scheduled for Feb. 11 in Barack Obama in 2008, posed amendment. The he said. ly conservative views. NAACP are committed Raleigh, will add to the showing the strength of latter, he argued, should Most black voters, Dan- At a news conference to anything, it’s pushing list of issues the coali- such voters. be viewed through the iels believes, ultimately organized by the National America closer to her ide- tion behind the rally has One of the main ques- state’s long history of ra- see the issue in terms of Association for the Ad- als.” focused on for years: op- tions for the primary is cial discrimination. personal morality rather vancement of Colored Some of the organizers’ position to a proposed how black voters will re- “They’re trying to give than politics. People in Durham, lead- main concerns include constitutional amend- spond. Overwhelmingly people, based on their sex- “The pastors who are ers including the civil opposition to proposed ment banning same-sex Democratic in terms of uality, second- or third- out there opposing this rights group’s national voter identification re- marriage. party affiliation, black vot- class citizenship,” he said. amendment, it has noth- president said the gay quirements, like the one That amendment, ers also tend to be more “We in the NAACP know ing to do with their spiri- marriage vote joins a backed by the Legislature which will be on the May conservative on social what that looks like.” long list of concerns and this year but vetoed by 8 primary ballot, is a po- issues. By throwing its But Barber and the tual beliefs,” he said. causes ranging from pov- Gov. Beverly Perdue; in- tential wild card in state weight against the amend- NAACP leadership are “They’re making this is- erty to the state budget. creases in education fund- politics. Gay marriage ment, the state’s largest out of step with most sue Democrat versus Re- North Carolina’s position ing; North Carolina’s un- is already prohibited by and most prominent civil black voters on the issue, publican or liberal versus as a swing state and the employment rate, which statute in North Caro- rights organization whose said Kevin Daniels, presi- conservative, so the spiri- site of the Democratic has remained above 10 lina, but the state is the leadership is studded with dent of the state chapter tual or moral aspect is be- Party’s presidential nomi- percent for months; and only one in the southeast Christian pastors hopes it of the Frederick Douglass ing thrown out.” NC Rep. Bill Faison says he’s running for governor GREENSBORO (AP) — said, surrounded by four of Democratic state Rep. Bill his children and other family Faison announced his bid for members. North Carolina governor on Faison also tried to con- Saturday, saying he’s the best trast himself with the lieu- candidate to get the state’s tenant governor, arguing he economy back on track beat Perdue and Dalton to through his work in the Leg- the punch with a solution islature and when he reaches to restore education private- the Executive Mansion next sector Medicaid jobs when January. he proposed raising the sales Faison’s decision means tax most people pay from there will now deinitely be 6.75 percent to 7.45 percent. a Democratic gubernato- He has expanded that plan to rial primary in May. Lt. Gov. other areas, such as making Walter Dalton joined the sure every high school stu- race within hours of Gov. dent has a computer or tablet Beverly Perdue announcing and free high-speed Internet Thursday she wouldn’t seek a access at home. second term. At least a half- “What I have not seen in dozen other Democrats are the last ive months is him considering whether they or really anyone else at that have the money, message level really stepping out to and organization to win the really come on board and nomination and take on likely help move things forward,” Republican nominee Pat Mc- he said. Crory in November. Dalton said Friday he “I’ve heard the requests to supports a proposal Perdue step up and assume a posi- rolled out earlier this month tion of leadership in the state raising the base sales tax to of stepping up on the issues 7.5 percent temporarily, to that matter,” Faison said at protect education. Dalton a Greensboro hotel where said he would be open to the state Democratic Party other ideas but Republicans was meeting. “I believe that haven’t offered anything else. what I should do … is to step Faison said he would de- forward for the people of our cide later whether he would state to go and run for the give more of his personal people for the ofice of gover- funds to his campaign. He al- nor of our state to go and run ready said he’s making a per- for the ofice of governor for sonal loan of $500,000 to his the reason of implementing campaign. Dalton had nearly solutions that matter, of mak- $600,000 in his campaign ing the government work for coffers as of Dec. 31. people.” Faison’s entry was ex- Dalton, arriving later in pected: The Orange County Greensboro, disagreed with medical malpractice attorney Faison’s assessment, saying had toyed with a gubernato- Perdue already proposed last rial bid for months and had year essentially the same idea been going around the state when she tried to keep most campaign-style to talk up a of a penny sales tax increase plan to raise sales taxes. He approved in 2009 and set predicted in the fall that Per- to expire. Most Democrats due wouldn’t run despite her rallied around the proposal. campaign saying for months While Faison has been at po- she would. Perdue was ex- litical meetings, Dalton said pected to speak Saturday he’s been doing his job by night to the dinner crowd in traveling the state and trying her irst public appearance to create jobs and build edu- since her surprising decision cation initiatives. not to run for re-election. “I think he’s absolutely Faison, 64, continued his wrong,” Dalton said. verbal attacks upon Repub- Both Dalton and Faison licans. He blames them for addressed the state party’s passing a budget last June executive committee, with that cut hundreds of mil- Dalton getting more cheers lions of dollars from public than Faison from an energet- schools, the University of ic, standing-room only crowd North Carolina system and of several hundred activists. Medicaid. He claims the Other Democrats consid- budget will cost 36,000 pub- ering a gubernatorial bid as lic and private sector jobs. the campaign iling period Republicans say those job begins Feb. 13 include for- numbers are extremely exag- mer state treasurer Richard gerated. Republicans passed Moore, current Charlotte legislation in 2011 on abor- Mayor Anthony Foxx and tion, voter identiication and ex-U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge. gay marriage. Many Democrats have also “What they’ve had their said they want former UNC focus on has been a radi- system president Erskine cal social agenda of a few in Bowles to get in. their party rather than the is- Faison, a Wake County na- sues that matter to all of us, tive, went to UNC law school which are jobs education, the in Chapel Hill. He is twice di- economy and energy,” Faison vorced and has six children. Trust the “Taxperts” We’ve been helping individuals and businesses with their tax accounting needs for over 40 years. 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SUNDAY, The Mount Airy News INSIDE JANUARY 29, 2012 No. 19 Vir- ginia holds Jef Linville, Staf Reporter (336) 719-1920 of NC State Josh Armstrong, Staf Reporter 61-60 (336) 719-1921 SPORTS [email protected] B2 Greyhounds celebrate Senior Night with 66-6 win By Josh Armstrong Millian, 113, Zach Gregory, Dowling kept it very close then Duke had a hard- and Jef Linville 126, Devyn Green, 138, and before inally surrendering fought decision,” said Jes- Levi Slate, 170. a 5-4 decision. sup. “They both inished North Surry’s wrestlers Among the quickest pins, South Stokes’ only other the night off with two good honored its seniors in the Greyhound Tristen Bran- win was another decision wins.” best way on Friday, by beat- nock, 120, took Jake Floyd at 132 pounds. Morgan Ultimately, the Grey- ing South Stokes to clinch to the mat in only 33 sec- Bagley (32-6) won 8-3 over hounds ended the match the conference champion- onds. Dakota Key (22-18). with a 66-6 score. ship. Zach Creed, 220, defeat- During the evening’s inal “When you look at it in The Greyhounds and ed Hayden Lewis in an easy matches, Coach Eric Jessup the scorebook, it looks like Sauras began the evening 19 seconds. South Stokes was impressed by Dalton that number,” joked Jessup, with the 182-pound weight put Lewis against Creed Golding, 152, who defeated in reference to the triple- class, where South Stokes rather than Brandon Law- T.J. Whaley (20-3 coming digit unlucky number. “I’m gave up a forfeit to Logan son, who has 32 wins on in) with a 17-11 decision. going to have to burn that Younger, pushing his record the season, but is 1-2 on the Entering with a 17-9 re- sheet of the book.” to 44-4. season to Creed. cord, Duke Gregory (160) If the consistent wins In fact, Surry had several Instead, Lawson moved also held his ground, top- were not enough to encour- Josh Armstrong/The News wins by forfeit throughout up to heavweight and to ping Matt Poss (23-11 com- age the wrestlers, the em- North Surry begins Friday evening by celebrating Senior Night. the evening, including Aus- face Tyler Dowling. The ing in) with a 12-7 decision. Seen are seniors Duke Gregory (left), Austin Riggs (center) and tin Rozier, 106, Austin Mc- strategy nearly backired as “I thought Dalton and See NIGHT | B3 Logan Younger (right) with their parents. Eagle wrestlers edge Wildcats by four By Jef Linville decision to Bryant White Staf Reporter (195) back in December. At 170, Central’s Tay- KING — Surry Central’s lor Shiver pinned Derrick wrestling meet with West Drane in 1:17, then Hum- Stokes came down to the i- berto Moreira got a forfeit nal weight class Friday, with at 182. the Eagles winning 42-38. Daniel earned a decision Coach Stephen Priddy over White, but just by a said just looking at some of 9-5 score, which was worth the matchups, he knew the only three points. match would be close. Priddy said he had a Then when Nick Coe gut feeling that this match inished his match with Ja- would be a three-pointer cob Tilley, Priddy knew the regardless of who won. He Eagles would be ine – even didn’t think either wrestler with four weights left to go. would allow himself to be Tilley is the top-ranked pinned. 160-pounder for 2A schools, That made the score while Coe is a sophomore 38-36 in favor of the Wild- who has come a long way cats with one match left. If over the course of the sea- Schuler could get a deci- son, according to the coach. sion on Brown, West Stokes In their irst meeting would win. Dec. 10, Tilley pinned Coe For the second time this is just 1:47. This time, Coe season, Brown not only went all the way to the inal beat Schuler, he did it by buzzer before giving up a fall. The junior pinned his technical fall. opponent in 5:00 to clinch Priddy said Coe nearly the match for Surry Central forced the match to a ma- (23-10). jor decision, but in the inal The evening began at seconds of the third period, heavyweight with West Tilley put the sophomore Stokes’ Noah Helms pin- on his back and earned two ning Calvin Inman in 1:24. back points right at the Then at 106, among the buzzer. best performances of the The difference between Jef Linville/The News night was Nathon Bautista’s North Surry’s Morgan Midkif pushes the ball up the loor. The senior guard kept the Lady Hounds perfect with a great all- a pin and a tech fall is one pin of Bryan Whittington in around game Friday night. point, and by Priddy’s on- 4:57. the-ly calculating, that “Bautista was in control point looked like it would from the start,” said Priddy. secure the match. “He was up about 13-4 when Central was behind at he got the pin. He wrestled that point, and if Tilley gets great.” Lady Greyhounds use a fall, then the Eagles would Kevin Pack got a forfeit at have needed to win the last 113. Freshman Ben Robert- four weights to catch up. son, who normally weighs And that meant topping 113, moved up to take the both Timothy Daniel (22- 120 spot and battled until defense to stay perfect 10 coming in) and Michael the third period against Schuler (19-10). Ryan Perkins before being By Jeff Linville half alone. She finished with nine were Taylor Hill six, Morgan Priddy knew that was pinned. Staff Reporter points, nine assists, five steals Shadrick five and Erin March two. possible: Schuler would be Then Mason Snow (24- and five rebounds. The win improves the Hounds going against Wes Brown, 12) was out at 126. The ju- WALNUT COVE — The Lady The defense clamped down on to 20-0, 12-0 in the Northwest the top-ranked 220-pound- nior had been sick for two Greyhounds blitzed South Stokes the Lady Sauras again in the third Conference with four games left er in 2A, and Daniel lost a or three days, and Priddy’s early on the way to an easy 64-31 quarter, outscoring the home in the regular season. other 126-pound option, win Friday. team 16-5 to push the margin to South Stokes, which was led by Carlos Secundino, didn’t North Surry jumped out to a 30. Kellie Mounce with 10, drops to make weight. 22-5 edge after one quarter and Kristina Rumplasch led the 8-12 (3-9). Then came Uriel Secun- led 35-16 at the break. way with 19 points, while Malaya The Hounds host North Stokes dino and Jacob Widner at “We got a good start with our Johnson had 11 and Morgan Bun- Tuesday, then has Senior Night 132. The irst time they met pressure, so we were able to get ker eight. Dec. 10, Uriel earned a 14-4 Friday against Winston-Salem out in transition early in the “Malaya, Kristina and Bunker major decision. However, game,” said Coach Shane Slate. all took advantage of their length Prep. this time Widner caught “We did a much better job of inside for post scores and offen- Midkiff and Bunker are the only him and pinned him in 5:00. contesting shots in the halfcourt sive rebounds,” Slate said. two seniors on a young, but tal- Ryan Stirewalt (138 lbs.) tonight as well,” he said. Johnson led the team with 10 ented team. got pinned by Matthew Hill Point guard Morgan Midkiff rebounds and two blocks, while North Surry finishes the season (22-9) in 3:55, but Ray- jumpstarted the transition of- Bunker added eight boards. on the road at Bishop McGuin- mond Dance (145) brought fense with six assists in the first Also scoring for the Hounds ness and East Surry. Chris Craddock See SC WRESTLING | B2 No. 8 Duke holds on to beat St. John’s 83-76 DURHAM (AP) — No. who shot just 30 percent uwa’s free throw with 10.2 8 Duke’s latest victory in the second half while al- seconds remaining pulled seemed like anything but lowing the Red Storm and them to 81-76. to coach Mike Krzyzewski. their ive-freshman start- Tyler Thornton iced The Blue Devils blew ing lineup to rally. it with two free throws most of a 22-point lead in Moe Harkless had 30 with 8.3 seconds left, but the second half before hold- points and 13 rebounds nobody wearing a Duke ing on to beat St. John’s 83- for St. John’s (9-12), and uniform looked much like 76 on Saturday in a lacklus- he and D’Angelo Harrison celebrating it. After the ter performance that their made things tense in the handshakes that followed Hall of Fame coach com- inal minute when each the inal horn, the players pared to an AAU game. hit 3-pointers. Harrison’s walked solemnly off the “To me, it was a loss to- came with 20.7 seconds court. day for me,” Krzyzewski left and pulled the Red “It seemed like every said. “I didn’t like today. Storm to 79-75. time we forced a missed And if my team doesn’t like Assistant coach Mike shot, they got the offensive today, then we’ll get bet- Dunlap “preaches all the rebound toward the end of ter. If my team is OK about time about how he respects the game,” Kelly said. “We today, then we’re going to Duke, but he wants to beat didn’t have, I think, the ight a little bit, because them,” Harkless said. “And pride to say, ‘We’re getting I’m not going to change on he pretty much put it into a stop. We’re getting this this.” everybody’s head. So it was ball.’ We weren’t capable Mason Plumlee had 15 personal for us.” of doing that tonight, and points and a career-high Kelly followed with two that’s why the game was so 17 rebounds. Ryan Kelly free throws to put Duke up close.” scored 16 points and An- by six. After Phil Greene Austin Rivers inished Chuck Liddy/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT dre Dawkins added 14 for missed in the lane for the with 12 points for the Blue St. John’s defenders Moe Harkless (4) and God’sgift Achiuwa (3) battle Duke forward Mason the Blue Devils (18-3), Red Storm, God’sgift Achi- Plumlee (5) for a rebound during game action at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham on Satur- See DUKE | B2 day. Duke defeated St. John’s, 83-76. B2

B2 Sunday, January 29, 2012 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com SC Wrestling From Page B1 told Chris Craddock that he the coach said. Chris could the regular season Tuesday eral contributions. Arturo “Whopper” Ro- might not have a match. have been unprepared men- at home with Senior Night Simmons had never wres- the Eagles right back with a driguez, the starting center Then during the meet, tally and gotten beaten, but against Bishop McGuin- tled before, but has illed in pin of Andrew Garr in 1:08. for the football team, also West did ield a wrestler, instead he went out and ness. from 195 to heavyweight. has been a part of the team. Having looked at West one that Priddy hadn’t took care of business. Priddy said the team Shiver tried wrestling as a Stokes’ recent results, Prid- seen the last time the two Craddock pinned his op- will honor Shiver and Tre freshman, then didn’t come While he wrestled only one dy said he noticed that the schools met in December. ponent in 1:31, leading to Simmons, two seniors who out as a sophomore or ju- match, he often was a posi- Wildcats have been giving Something like that can the Coe/Tilley match. didn’t wrestle the previous nior before returning this tive inluence during prac- up forfeits lately at 152. He shake a guy out of his game, Surry Central inishes two seasons, but made sev- year. tice. Duke From Page B1 sick to say that,” Krzyze- to win at Cameron in 2000. after a rocky start, they way through the irst half. wise scoring in just about wski said. “I hate saying The Red Storm thumped nearly rallied for an even The Blue Devils re- any way it wanted while Devils, who claimed their that we did enough to win. Duke 93-78 last year in bigger one. sponded with a 20-3 run chipping away at the Blue 94th straight nonconfer- I mean, that’s not who I am Madison Square Garden. “We’re a team that’s as- keyed by Dawkins that put Devils’ big lead. ence victory at Cameron and not who this program None of the current players cending, and maturing, them up by 20. The junior Indoor Stadium. “They were just attack- is. You don’t do ‘enough to saw the court in that game, and you can see it before guard hit three 3-pointers ing, and irst, we weren’t That kept alive one im- win.’ We play really good and the coach who orches- your very eyes,” Dunlap over the Red Storm’s 1-2-2 pressive home-court win- running back, sprinting basketball, and then hope- trated that beating Steve said. zone defense, both starting back, and they were get- ning streak in the irst fully we win. But that’s the Lavin has been out for One of the Red Storm’s and ending the run by con- ting stuff in transition,” game since another streak story. … I’m not pleased much of the season while easiest baskets of the necting from long range. was snapped emphatically. with today one bit. One recovering from prostate day wound up being the His third 3 made it 43-23 Kelly said. “They were hit- The Blue Devils had won bit.” cancer surgery. impetus for the run that with 1:45 before the break. ting tough shots, and that’s 45 in a row at home before Harkless was 13 of 21 The new-look team was seemed to put Duke in Duke led 54-32 on Riv- part of the game of basket- Florida State stunned them shooting while Harrison coming off one of its big- control. An incensed ers’ free throw with 17:09 ball, and once their con- a week ago on a last-second inished with 21 points gest victories without him, Krzyzewski called a time left before St. John’s got idence got going, it kept 3-pointer. and three 3-pointers for St. a 16-point win over West out after Harkless slipped hot, hitting three 3-point- picking up and guys were “We did enough to win, John’s, the last non-Atlan- Virginia in which they had free for a dunk down the ers in roughly 3 minutes hitting shots. But we have which almost makes me tic Coast Conference team 50 points in the paint and lane to make it 23-20 mid- two by Harrison and other- to have pride.” Raise No. 19 Virginia holds off NC State 61-60 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — out with 1:47 left. N.C. 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Newspaper Ballots filled out must be turned in to The Mount Airy News Office 319 Renfro St., Mt. Airy, NC by 5p.m. Monday, www.mtairynews.com February 6, 2012. Newspaper ballots should be marked clearly. B3 www.mtairynews.com The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. Sunday, January 29, 2012 B3 Young lits Clemson past Wake Forest in 71-60 win CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) this month. last two games, he’s been ry of the game in my mind,” Both came in as two-win Clemson called on its de- — Clemson coach Brad Young thinks he’s put that able to do it.” he said. league teams, just ahead of fense to spark a 23-10 run Brownell has been seeking behind him the past two Devin Booker scored 16 Bzdelik also said having one-win Virginia Tech and the inal eight minutes of a go-to player much of this games, going 16 of 24 over- points and Tanner Smith an experienced lead guard Georgia Tech in last place. the half. Tanner Smith hit season. Andre Young looks all and 10 of 15 on threes. added 13 for the Tigers who like Young doesn’t hurt. The Demon Deacons had a 3-pointer to open the like he is inally ready to an- “‘It’s just a matter of keep shook off an awful start to “It’s important to have se- lost four of ive coming in charge, then he and Devin swer the call. shooting with conidence send Wake Forest to its ifth niors that have been around while the Tigers broke a Booker had breakaway jams for a while and who under- three-game league losing Young followed up a ca- and that’s what I’m doing,” loss in ive games. off Wake Forest turnovers reer high of 29 points in Young said. “Teammates, Clemson took control stand the game,” he said. streak last Saturday, 64-62, as Clemson took its irst beating Georgia Tech last coaches really have my with a 13-4 run early in the “That just takes time.” to the Yellow Jackets. week with 19 points and back, encouraging me to second half where Young Bryan Narcisse had 11 Wake Forest showed lead, 20-19. three 3-pointers as Clemson shoot with conidence and scored six points and Book- points, the fourth Clem- more urgency at irst, rac- Milton Jennings basket topped Wake Forest 71-60 that’s a good thing to have.” er had four. The Tigers son player to hit double ing to 6-0 lead and eventu- put the Tigers in front for on Saturday. Not that the Tigers (11-9, pressured the Demon Dea- igures in this one. Booker ally moving in front 19-13. good, 26-25. Young followed Young, the Tigers best 3-3 Atlantic Coast Confer- cons (11-10, 2-5) into four had seven rebounds, three Clemson couldn’t buy a with a 3-pointer and a bas- long-range shooter last ence) have much choice. straight turnovers during blocks and three assists for bucket, starting an ice cold ket before Smith brought year, igured to be a central Much of the team’s irepow- the stretch, scoring off each Clemson. 1 of 15 from the loor. the Littlejohn crowd to its igure if Clemson hoped er from year ago left with one to move in front 51-39 Travis McKie added 13 Brownell was angry dur- feet with a 3-pointer as time to extend its streak of ive seniors Demontez Stitt with 12:25 to play. points and 12 rebounds ing a couple of early time- ran out in the half for a 36- straight 20-win seasons and and Jerai Grant. Young was Wake Forest never got for the Demon Deacons. outs, but not because of his 29 lead. ive straight NCAA tour- counted on heavily to pick closer than 10 points the But starting guard Tony team’s lousy shooting per- The Tigers, so awful nament appearances. Yet, up that slack. rest of the way. Chenault, a sophomore centage. Brownell thought from the outside early on, C.J. Harris scored 19 matched against Young, his players weren’t focused Young’s endured a shooting Brownell said his 5-foot- rebounded to go 13 of 20. slump for much of the early 9 guard has had to learn to points to lead the Demon shot just 1 of 7, including 1 on defense and gave them They scored on 15 of their season. He was 2 of 9 from be the focal point and those Deacons. of 5 from behind the arc to a reminder. “I didn’t know outside the arc in a loss to lessons are beginning to Wake Forest coach Jeff inish with 3 points, seven if we were ready for a com- inal 17 possessions of the South Carolina and a com- show in the Tigers favor. Bzdelik said his team had fewer than his average. petitive ight,” he said. half and had only two turn- bined 4 of 20 from three- “That’s part of the process too many turnovers (15) Clemson and Wake For- “We were a little bit on our overs. The Tigers inished point range in consecutive of being a primary play. You and did not take full ad- est each hoped to gain some heels.” with just eight turnovers losses to Boston College, have to expect to make big vantage of Clemson’s slow traction in the race to avoid That changed midway and collected 10 steals on Duke and Miami earlier shots,” the coach said. “The start. “Therein lies the sto- the bottom of the ACC. through the period when Wake Forest. Jones leads Kentucky in route of LSU BATON ROUGE, La. 4-for-15 shooting and Phil clones an eight-point lead minute to make things (AP) Terrence Jones high- Pressey matched his career with 55.6 seconds left. tense. lighted a 27-point perfor- best with 12 assists. Mis- Tyshawn Taylor led ive Austin Rivers inished mance with a 13-0 run on souri remained unbeaten players in double igures with 12 points for the Blue his own and No. 1 Ken- at home, three days after with 16 points for Kansas Devils, who claimed their tucky pulled away in the an upset loss at Oklahoma (17-4, 7-1), which hadn’t 94th straight nonconfer- second half for a 74-50 win State. The Tigers’ irst 11 lost since Dec. 19 against ence victory at Cameron over struggling LSU on home victories had been Davidson. Thomas Robin- Indoor Stadium. Saturday. by an average of 27 points. son had 13 points, but he Harrison had 21 points Anthony Davis had 16 NO. 3 SYRACUSE 63, committed ive turnovers for St. John’s, the last non- points and 10 rebounds WEST VIRGINIA 61 and the Jayhawks were Atlantic Coast Conference despite briely leaving the SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) outrebounded 36-23. team to win at Cameron, game when he hurt his Brandon Triche had 18 NO. 6 BAYLOR 76, in 2000. right shoulder in a scram- points, including a pair of TEXAS 71 PITTSBURGH 72, NO. ble for a loose ball. free throws that broke the WACO, Texas (AP) 9 GEORGETOWN 60 Darius Miller added 13 inal tie with 88 seconds Perry Jones III scored PITTSBURGH (AP) points, including three left, and Syracuse beat 22 points and grabbed a Nasir Robinson scored 23 3-pointers for Kentucky West Virginia. career-high 14 rebounds, points and made all nine (21-1, 7-0 Southeastern After Triche’s free Pierre Jackson hit the go- of his ield goal attempts Conference), which has throws, the Mountaineers ahead 3-pointer and Bay- to lead Pittsburgh past won 13 straight. missed four straight shots, lor withstood a second- Georgetown. Johnny O’Bryant III including an airball 3 by half rally to beat Texas. Lamar Patterson added had 12 points and nine Darryl “Truck” Bryant Baylor (19-2, 6-2 Big 18 points, seven assists rebounds for LSU (12-9, and a miss on the follow 12) led by 12 early in the and four rebounds for the 2-5), which has lost four by Deniz Kilicli. But when second half before J’Covan Panthers (13-9, 2-7 Big of ive. Kris Joseph snared the re- Brown led a charge that East), who never trailed Jones had the last four bound and tried to dribble helped the Longhorns tie while improving to 12-0 points of the irst half, away, he fell out of bounds the game. against Top 10 teams at then helped Kentucky with 6.2 seconds left, giv- Jackson’s 3-pointer gave the Petersen Events Cen- break the game open by ing West Virginia one the Bears a 69-66 lead ter. scoring the irst nine of last chance. Kevin Jones with 2:36 left, and they hit Otto Porter led the the second half on two missed a 3 from the left seven free throws down Hoyas (16-4, 6-3) with 14 Mark Cornelison/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT dunks, a fast-break layup corner at the buzzer and the stretch to seal the vic- points and Henry Sims Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks on LSU and another basket inside Syracuse hung on. tory. added 10 but George- Tigers guard Andre Stringer (10) for two of his 16 points during as he was fouled. His last Syracuse (22-1, 9-1 Big Brown scored 20 of his town couldn’t overcome a the game at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La., of 13 straight points in the East) has won 13 of the 32 points in the second 17-point irst-half deicit. on Saturday. Kentucky defeated LSU 74-50. game gave Kentucky a 44- past 14 games against half for Texas (13-8, 3-5), The Panthers won their for the Aztecs, who had secure their second win in 26 lead. West Virginia (15-7, 5-4). but he missed a 3-point second straight follow- their 11-game winning six games against the Bull- NO. 2 MISSOURI 63, The win was the 878th attempt with 10 seconds ing an eight-game losing streak snapped. Chase Ta- dogs. TEXAS TECH 50 for Orange coach Jim Boe- left that would have tied streak. pley, the conference’s lead- Young, still battling ten- COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) heim, moving him within the game. The Longhorns COLORADO STATE ing scorer, was held to 10 dinitis in his right ankle, Kim English scored 19 one victory of tying for- have lost four of ive. 77, NO. 13 SAN DIEGO points. inished with 12 points points in the irst half, mer North Carolina coach Quincy Miller had 18 STATE 60 NO. 14 FLORIDA 69, and six rebounds. Marcus Denmon added 13 Dean Smith for third in points for the Bears, who FORT COLLINS, Colo. NO. 18 MISSISSIPPI ST. Arnett Moultrie led after the break and Mis- Division I history. are 6-2 in conference play (AP) Wes Eikmeier scored 57 Mississippi State with 12 souri had just enough to Jones led West Virginia for the irst time since 19 points and Colorado GAINESVILLE, Fla. points and 13 rebounds, avoid a second straight with 20 points and eight 1986-87. Quincy Acy State made all 23 of its (AP) Bradley Beal scored his league-leading 13th upset with a shaky victory rebounds. added 10 points and 10 free throws, beating San 19 points, Patric Young double-double of the sea- over Texas Tech. IOWA STATE 72, NO. 5 rebounds. Diego State for its irst made several crowd- son. He fouled out with Jaye Crockett had 11 KANSAS 64 NO. 8 DUKE 83, ST. home win over a ranked rousing plays and Florida 2:04 remaining. points and 11 rebounds AMES, Iowa (AP) JOHN’S 76 team in more than eight beat Mississippi State, ex- NO. 17 MARQUETTE and Ty Nurse scored 13 Royce White had 18 points DURHAM, N.C. (AP) years. tending its home winning 82, VILLANOVA 78 for Texas Tech (7-13, 0-8 and nine rebounds as Iowa Mason Plumlee had 15 Will Bell added 17 points streak to 17 games. PHILADELPHIA (AP) Big 12), which shaved a State upset Kansas, snap- points and a career-high and the Rams (14-6, 3-2 The Gators (17-4, 5-1 Darius Johnson-Odom 15-point deicit to sev- ping the Jayhawks’ win- 17 rebounds to help Duke Mountain West) frustrated Southeastern Conference) scored 26 points to help en on Clark Lammert’s ning streak at 10 games. hold off St. John’s. the fatigued Aztecs (18-3, used an 11-0 run in the Marquette storm back 3-pointer off the glass at Melvin Ejim added 15 Ryan Kelly scored 16 4-1) all afternoon, limiting second half sparked by from an 18-point deicit the shot-clock buzzer with points for the Cyclones points and Andre Dawkins them to 3-of-21 shooting Beal’s third 3-pointer and and beat Villanova. 2:36 to go. (15-6, 5-3 Big 12), who added 14 for the Blue Dev- from 3-point range. highlighted by Young’s Jae Crowder had 20 Missouri (19-2, 6-2) had lost 13 straight to ils (18-3), who led by 22 It was the irst time Col- two dunks to turn a tight points and 11 rebounds inished with six straight Kansas since their last vic- with 17 minutes left but orado State beat a Top 25 game into a double-digit for Marquette (18-4, 7-2 points, including Ricardo tory in 2005. shot just 30 percent in the team at Moby Arena since affair. Big East) and played just Ratliffe’s dunk in transi- White, a 39 percent free second half while the Red knocking off Purdue 71- Mississippi State (17- as big a role in the second tion with a minute left af- thrower shooter in Big 12 Storm rallied. 69 on Dec. 30, 2003. The 5, 4-3) trailed 62-47 after half as Johnson-Odom in ter English blocked a shot games, hit a pair to put Moe Harkless had 30 Rams set a conference re- the spurt and never got helping the Golden Eagles and then saved the ball Iowa State up 64-59 with points and 13 rebounds for cord by going 23 for 23 at the lead to single digits. win their sixth straight from going out of bounds. 1:47 left. Kansas threw the St. John’s (9-12). He and the foul line. The Gators made enough game. English had 22 points, ball away and Chris Babb D’Angelo Harrison each Jamaal Franklin had 24 plays down the stretch to JayVaughn Pi Denmon scored 19 despite drained a 3 to give the Cy- hit 3-pointers in the inal points and 10 rebounds Night From Page B1 record of 184-66 (73.6 per- North Surry, pinned Jake cent). Floyd in 33 seconds phatic crowd certainly was. “When you graduate, 126 Zach Gregory, North “They really get into it your ultimate goal should Surry, won by forfeit here,” said Jessup. “We’ve be to leave the wrestling 132 South Stokes’ Mor- had some success, and program better off than gan Bagley won by 8-3 deci- it’s built momentum. Our when you came to it,” said sion over Dakota Key stands were about packed. Jessup. “They have cer- 138 Devyn Green, North It was fun to see that en- tainly done that. When they Surry, won by forfeit ergy.” are done this year, they will 145 C.J. Pruitt, North Of course, “some suc- have left it better than when Surry, pinned Keegan Ross cess” seems to be an under- they found it. Much better.” in 5:16 statement. North Surry has The Greyhounds will now 152 Dalton Golding, won ive out of the last six have a week of practice to North Surry, won by 17-11 conference championships, prepare for the conference decision over T.J. Whaley thanks in no small part to tournament at South Stokes 160 Duke Gregory, North the team’s seniors. on Saturday. Afterward, Surry, won by 12-7 decision Before the match, the they will go to the State Du- over Matt Poss Greyhounds kicked off Se- als the following Tuesday 170 Levi Slate, North nior Night by celebrating and Thursday. The state in- Surry, won by forfeit their six graduating wres- dividual championship will 182 Logan Younger, tlers: Younger, Gregory, be held at the Greensboro North Surry, won by forfeit Creed, Tyler Dowling, Da- Coliseum Feb. 23-25. 195 Austin Riggs, North kota Key and Austin Riggs. Reach Josh Armstrong at Surry, pinned Corbin Tack- One by one, the seniors 719-1921 or armstrong@ ett in 1:18 lined up, accompanied by heartlandpublications.com. 220 Zach Creed, North their parents. North Surry vs. South Surry, pinned Hayden Lew- As noted by Jessup, the Stokes is in 19 seconds seniors have never lost a 106 Austin Rozier, North Heavyweight South conference match, achiev- Surry, won by forfeit Stokes’ Brandon Lawson ing a four-year total of 27-0. 113 Austin McMillian, won by 5-4 decision over Josh Armstrong/The News This season, the six se- North Surry, won by forfeit Tyler Dowling North Surry’s C.J. Pruitt, 145, dodges a charge by South Stokes’ Keegan Ross. Pruitt pinned Ross niors have a combined 120 Tristen Brannock, in the inal minute of the match. B4

B4 Sunday, January 29, 2012 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com Huge chore to push Pats Wilfork out of the middle FOXBOROUGH, Mass. But runners who chal- (AP) — Try to shove mas- lenge the heart of that de- sive Vince Wilfork out of fense encounter Wilfork’s the middle. Tough to do, wide body. isn’t it? “He is deinitely hard The 325-pound Pro to move,” Giants run- Bowl tackle keeps sticking ning back Brandon Jacobs around. said. “He is strong and he Wilfork is the only de- is quick for his size. You fensive starter left from can’t (igure out) one way the New England Patriots where he is going to this last Super Bowl team four or he is going to that. He years ago. This season, is not one-dimensional. he’s rarely come off the He makes it really hard for ield. And why should he? people to igure out how He’s earned all that play- they are going to block ing time by crunching him.” runners, charging quarter- In the 23-20 win over backs and clogging holes Baltimore in the AFC that offensive linemen championship game, Wil- struggle to open. fork had one sack and six “He’s been huge,” coach tackles, including a stop of Bill Belichick said. “Vince Ray Rice for a 3-yard loss has had a great year for us. that might have pushed He’s had obviously a great the Ravens out of ield- career, had an outstand- goal range with about 3 ing year last year, but this minutes left. year it’s even gone a step Wilfork has been pri- higher.” marily a nose tackle since Jim Rassol/Sun Sentinel/MCT Now he has a chance to being drafted out of Miami The ability to do this — latten many opponents — has kept Vince Wilfork in the line-up for the New England Patriots since their reach the top in one cli- with the 21st pick in 2004. Super Bowl dynasty days, and may play a role in them returning to the top of the NFL next week. mactic game. But this season he also called those picks. cess of the team,” Belich- to Plaxico Burress with statesman on the defense,” Wilfork, as usual, will be lined up at end and tackle “A lineman’s dream,” ick said. “A lot of times it 35 seconds left and the Gi- Belichick said. “He’s got in the center of the action in a 4-3 alignment. And Wilfork said. “Too bad it comes at maybe personal ants won 17-14. a great work ethic, very at the Super Bowl against he has developed into an wasn’t a touchdown, but I (expense), eating up block- “That’s a tough, tough unselish, does whatever every-down player. the New York Giants on ended up falling on one in ers and doing things, do- feeling,” Wilfork said, “but we’ve asked him to do.” Feb. 5. “You rarely see a defen- Washington.” ing some of the dirty work every chance you get to No one had to tell him “I don’t care how many sive lineman playing 90 Oh, yeah, there was that that helps other players be in this situation is spe- what to do last Sunday Super Bowls you’ve been percent of the snaps,” line- fumble recovery in the end be productive. He’s done cial.” to or won. Every chance backer Jerod Mayo said. when Billy Cundiff hooked zone for his irst career a great job with that, em- There was another post- a 32-yard ield goal at- (you) get to play at this “He’s one of those guys, touchdown in a 34-27 win braced it and performed season moment he wishes level is the biggest game of I don’t want to say his tempt with 11 seconds over the Redskins. well in whatever role we’ve never happened. your career,” he said, but weight on camera, but he’s left. That ended the Ra- Somehow, Wilfork asked him to be in.” On the irst offensive “it’s still a football game a big guy, you can all see vens last chance and sent seems to be in the middle But it’s tough to hide play of a wild-card playoff and they’re going to have that. That’s very impres- the Patriots to the biggest to line up between the sive in its own right.” of the action, even when such a big body, no mat- game two years ago, Wil- game of all. he’s not expected to be. ter how many blockers try fork was blocked onto his lines and play. So are his imitations of Moments after the miss, “Sometimes I make to latten him. So for the back, opening a gap that “I think the more we leet, 180-pound corner- Wilfork stretched his arms plays that are noticeable third straight season and Rice dashed through on an can focus on that end and backs. to the sides with his hel- just block everything else Wilfork, athletic and fast and sometimes I don’t,” he fourth time in his career, 83-yard touchdown run. said. “I don’t get a bunch Wilfork got enough notice That set the tone for a 33- met in his right hand and out the better we’ll be as a despite his size, had the beamed a satisied smile, team. But it’s no question irst two interceptions of of sacks. I don’t have any to be chosen for the Pro 14 Ravens upset win. sack dance or any dance Bowl. Wilfork said he and his breath visible in the in my mind, these guys his career in the irst four chill of the evening. will do that.” games this season. He you can remember me by Of course, he’ll skip that his defensive teammates “It is an unbelievable The leadership and in- rambled 36 yards with the but, trust me, I do play game this Sunday to ly to haven’t watched that play spiration Wilfork provides irst to set up a ield goal hard.” Indianapolis for the Super since. feeling,” he said. “It’s hard as a captain with his hard- on the last play before half- Often, Wilfork ends up Bowl. “It doesn’t have any rel- to describe, but when you hitting play as much as his time of a 35-21 win over on the ground in a pile The Patriots won it in evance to what we’re do- play this game this is what soft voice pushes team- San Diego. Two weeks with two offensive line- his rookie season then ing,” he said. “That was you play for.” mates to compete despite later he grabbed another men. Hardly glamorous, came agonizingly close to a couple of years ago and ___ season-long criticism of pass, returning it 19 yards but that’s one extra block- doing it again and com- this is a new ball club.” AP Sports Writer Tom their defense that allowed in the fourth quarter of a er his teammates don’t pleting a perfect 2007 But Wilfork is still the Canavan in East Ruther- the second most yards in 31-19 win over Oakland. have to worry about. season. But Eli Manning man in the middle. ford, N.J., contributed to the regular season. “Legendary,” Belichick “He embraces the suc- threw a touchdown pass “He’s really the elder this report. Giants’ front four set to go ater Pats QB Brady EAST RUTHERFORD, are successful. The way Mathias Kiwanuka, who nuka said. “From top to play against the 49ers; frequently had to go to N.J. (AP) — Defense to kill the snake is to take had 3 1/2 sacks playing as bottom, in that room, we they played a great game second and third options for the New York Giants off his head. The way to a lineman in passing situ- have guys who could be defensively. They gave up in recent weeks because starts with the front four. kill an offense as potent ations. starting on other teams. two points against Atlan- the secondary took away Stopping the run and as that one is making sure Defensive coordinator We’re just not fighting for ta which was on a defen- the primary receiver, giv- forcing the opposition you take care of Brady. Perry Fewell says not only sacks. We are fighting for sive score. They’re a great ing the line more time to into passing situations Our defensive front will does his line get to the playing time as well. Ev- football team, they have a get to the quarterback. will let loose possibly the put a lot of pressure on it- quarterback, they get on erybody want to be the great defense. Every time And the Giants intend best group of pass rush- self to make sure that we each other. When the line- guy but at the end of the we play them, it’s, you to get to Brady again. ers in the NFL. It was the do our best to get after men hold their meeting, day, it’s about the win and talk about their defense, Umenyiora remembers formula the Giants used him.” it’s more than a review of that’s what also is impor- their pass rush.” talking to Michael Stra- in 2008 in pounding Tom The Giants finished the game or practice it’s tant.” One thing that sepa- han at breakfast on the Brady and stunning the tied for third in the NFL trash-talking time. Brady knows what to rates the Giants’ pass morning of Super Bowl previously unbeaten New in the regular season with “We compete amongst expect. In the Giants’ rush from other teams is XLII. England Patriots in the 48 sacks, including 11 in each other and if Justin 17-14 Super Bowl win in its speed. In passing situ- “Strahan was just talk- Super Bowl and the game victories over the Jets gets a sack, I want two,” Arizona, he absorbed five ations, New York many ing, being loud, his usual plan hasn’t changed for and Cowboys in winning Pierre-Paul said. “If I sacks and was hit nine times lines up Pierre- self, whatever, and I’m next weekend’s title game the NFC East title. They want two, then Osi wants times, although the Gi- Paul, Tuck, Umenyiora usually the one who is rematch in Indianapolis. have added nine more in three. Basically you can ants insist the hit total and Kiwanuka or four de- joking around, but I was The Giants (12-7) want their three playoff wins. say that we are greedy was a lot higher. fensive ends. They bring dead serious that morn- Brady on edge every time What makes the pass but in a good way, to help “They can rush the a quickness that Patriots ing,” Umenyiora said. “I he passes. Throw a ball. rush so formidable is our team out. We try to passer. There’s no doubt guards Logan Mankins was like, ‘Stray, in order Expect to be hit. Even the that it’s not only four get there quick enough to about that,” Brady said. and Brian Waters usually for us to win this game threat of being hit might guys. The Giants’ line is help our secondary cover “In playing them before, don’t see. we’re going to have to get be enough to influence a eight deep. All Pro Jason better and try to get to you understand that they And that could put the to the quarterback, we’re play. And that just might Pierre-Paul led the team the quarterback as fast as can they stripped sacked head of the snake in dan- going to have to really get be the difference with a with 16 1/2 sacks in his we can.” us on our own 10-yard ger. to him.’ ring at stake. second season, while Osi Kiwanuka said the pres- line or something like “Hey, if that’s the anal- “He was like, ‘Yeah, “Look at ‘07. That was Umenyiora added nine ence of so many pass that when we played them ogy that they’re taking yeah, whatever.’ I made pretty much the reason in only nine games. Tuck rushers pushes everyone. last. They get a lot of then that’s what it is,” him put his fork down, why we were in the game, and backup defensive end “We have a number turnovers. They put a lot New England receiver De- and I was like, ‘I’m dead because we kept him off- Dave Tollefson had five of guys, you look at the of pressure on you with ion Branch said. “I think serious, man, we have to rhythm,” defensive end apiece, Chris Canty add- roster, Dave Tollefson is their front four. They our job is to go out and do this.’ And he was like, and captain Justin Tuck ed four and fellow tackle a guy who came on and have a big, physical group protect our guy, protect ‘All right, cool,’ and he said. “Obviously he is the Linval Joseph had two. had a strong year and that plays really well to- the snake so he doesn’t stopped joking around main reason why (they) There’s also linebacker played very well,” Kiwa- gether. You watch them get his head cut off. But, then and he was all busi- hey, that’s Justin. He’s a ness and we went out great player. Trust me, there and took care of it.” we truly respect that guy, Umenyiora has that respect what he’s done for same feeling, even a sense the league, what he’s do- of anger that the Giants ing for his team, but we are once again the un- can’t worry about that derdogs despite beating part. We have to worry the Patriots 24-20 in New about what we’re doing England in November. and the snake will do his “Most people picking part.” this game will say they’re Brady does have some- going to win this game, thing else to worry about. but we know at the end Not only are the Giants of the day we’re going getting to the passer, to have to get to him as New York’s secondary often as we can if we’re has settled down after a going to win this football season of miscommunica- game. And that’s exactly tion. Matt Ryan, Aaron what we plan on doing,” Rodgers and Alex Smith Umenyiora said.

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Building, 7100 N.C. 89 the event should appear more information, con- ing selection is Sarah’s more information, call • Copeland Ruritan West, Westfield, with in the newspaper. The tact the Surry Arts Coun- Key by Tatiana De Ros- 789-0328. Club will host a big coun- doors opening at 6 p.m. calendar runs each Sun- cil at 786-7998. nay. Light refreshments • The 2012 Twelve try breakfast from 7:30 to and games beginning at day. Be sure to include • Copeland Seniors are served. Call the muse- Oaks Alzheimer’s Sup- 10 a.m. at the Copeland 7 p.m. The cost is a $20 the full name and address meet the second Wednes- um at 786-4478 for more port Group calendar has Ruritan Building. Menu of the event; the time, day day of each month at the information. been released. The group includes country ham, donation which includes and date of the event; and Copeland Ruritan Build- • VFW Post 2019 will meets the second Wednes- sausage, gravy, biscuits, 20 games, three cards per a contact phone number ing, across from Copeland meet the second Monday day of each month from 4 apples, eggs and grits, game, and four door prize in case our staff has any School, at 10:30 a.m. fol- of each month at 7 p.m. at to 5 p.m. for the public. with cost being donations tickets. Prizes are spring questions. Information lowed by a covered-dish Veterans Park. Dates are Feb. 8, March only. related. A coverall game meal. • The American Le- may be mailed to: The 14, April 11, May 9, June Feb. 11 will be played at a cost of Mount Airy News, 319 N. • Pilot Mountain VFW gion Riders have monthly 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. • Bingo will be held Renfro St., Mount Airy, and Ladies Auxiliary meetings the last Tuesday 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and at Gentry Middle School $3 for one card and two NC 27030; faxed to 789- members meet the second of each month at Veterans Dec. 12. to benefit the school cards for $5. Door prizes 2816; or emailed to mta- Thursday of each month Park. For more informa- • The Surry County Boosters. Doors open will be given after each calendar@heartlandpub- at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post tion, call Gary Willard at Beekeepers will be host- at 5 p.m., with bingo at game. Hot dogs, drinks lications.com. Home on N.C. 268. The 345-7388. ing a “Bee School” for 6 p.m. There will be 20 and desserts will be avail- Ongoing meeting starts at 7 p.m. • American Legion all interested beekeepers. games, one cover-all card able for purchase. All pro- • Meetings will be held and is followed by finger Post 123 will have bingo Topics covered with be and six door prize tick- ceeds benefit the upkeep each Thursday at Bojan- food. on Thursdays at Veterans all of the ins and outs of ets for $25. The cover-all gles from 6 to 8 p.m. for • The Photography Memorial Park. Doors beekeeping. This will be prize is a 32-inch televi- of the Francisco Commu- those healing from a bro- Club meets on the third open at 5 p.m. Early bird held Feb. 20 and 27, and sion. Refreshments will nity Building. ken marriage. Tuesday of every month. games start at 6 p.m. The March 5, 12 and 19 from include BBQ, pizza, des- March 3 • Jam sessions will be Each meeting will have grill will be open and will 6 to 9 p.m., and March serts, drinks and more. • A Longaberger Bas- held every Friday from 7 a brief presentation, ad- have hamburgers, hot 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prizes have been donated ket and Miche bingo will to 10 p.m. at the Willis dressing areas in which dogs, snacks and drinks The school will be held in by thirty-one, Jones Pro- be held at the Ararat Ru- Gap Community Center. the group members have for sale. Dobson in the basement duce, Food Lion, Premier Jammers of all skill lev- expressed an interest. • Jam sessions are held of Farm Bureau. Registra- Designs, Lowe’s Home ritan Building, Ararat els are invited to attend. Following the discus- every Friday night at the tion is required by calling Improvement, Advance Highway, Ararat, Va., Enjoy a night of fun, food, sion, there will be an op- Lambsburg Community 401-8025. Auto Parts and more. with doors opening and friends and fellowship portunity for questions Center, Lambsburg, Va., •Private pesticide ap- Feb. 13 food served at 5 p.m. and while hearing bluegrass, on the presentation or from 7 p.m. until. There plicators with licenses • The Surry County games starting at 6 p.m. old-time, country and other topics. There also is no admission. Conces- expiring in the 2012 year, Genealogical Association Cost is $20 for 20 bingo gospel music. Admission will be time to show pho- sions will be sold. All there will be several op- will meet at 7 p.m. in the is free. tographs. Email to be musicians are welcome. portunities to receive two teaching auditorium of games, and $30 for a pack- • The Wings of Glory placed on the email list For more information, hours of the required “V” Surry Community Col- age that includes 20 bingo Christian Bikers Ministry for meeting information call Phillip Berrier at safety training. On Jan. lege, Dobson. The speak- games, two coveralls and will meet the first Friday and topics, Robert Mer- 648-2078 or pberrier@ 31 from 1 to 3 p.m., Feb. er will be Judy Cardwell, 10 door prize tickets. One night of each month at ritt at merritt.rob@gmail. hughes.net. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon who will speak on “Two free door prize ticket will the Lantern in Dobson at com or Hobart Jones at • Mount Airy American and March 29 from 3 to Stephen Wilmoths in Sur- be given for each nonper- 6 p.m. For more informa- [email protected], Legion Post 123 and La- 5 p.m., those classes will ry County, NC.” These ishable food item donat- tion, call Tommy Freeman or call Hobart Jones at dies Auxiliary meets the be offered at the Surry are the mysteries people at 648-1566. 710-0139. Meetings take second Tuesday of each Extension Center in can come across when do- ed. This fundraiser will • The Mount Airy place in the downstairs month. Refreshments are Dobson. Registration is ing research. People with benefit Hunter’s Chapel Public Library will have classroom of the Andy served at 6:30 p.m. and required by calling 401- the same name. How does Assembly. “Wii Wednesdays” begin- Griffith Playhouse at 7 the meeting starts at 7 8025. someone solve the mys- March 17 ning at 3:30 p.m. each p.m. p.m. For more informa- tery? The meeting is free. • A reunion will be Wednesday. In order to • Mother’s Commu- tion, call 755-3231. Today For more information, held for all former stu- play, players will have nity Connection is for • Open Jam is held • The 1963 class of call 831-6437 or email Es- to have a library card in parents with concerns in every Friday at 7 p.m. at North Surry High School ther Johnson at EPDJ1@ dents and teachers of St. good standing. Thursday education, discipline and the Willis Gap Commu- will have a gathering at 4 embarqmail.com. Paul School at noon in nights are “Game Night” family fun. Learn about nity Center, 144 The Hol- p.m. at Prime Sirloin in Feb. 15 the school cafeteria in at the library starting at nutrition, healthy liv- low Road, Ararat, Va. For Mount Airy. • Head Start sign up Cana, Va. Those attend- 6 p.m. ing, raising a family on a more information, call Jan. 31 day will be from 8:30 • The Surry Arts Coun- budget and more. Group Mary Dellenback Hill at ing should bring two food • North Surry High a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fam- items, such as covered cil presents clogging sessions are held every (276) 251-9906. School nursing fundamen- ily Resource Center (Old workshops and classes Thursday from 10:30 a.m. • Dobson Rescue Squad tals students will hold a Jones School), 215 Jones dish, drinks, dessert, taught by Samantha Wil- to noon at Surry SCAN. Bingo will be held every blood pressure clinic at School Road, Mount Airy. paperware, silverware, helmi. These clogging For more information, Saturday. Doors will open Mayberry Mall in front of For more information, cups, etc. Also, if avail- lessons are perfect for call Heather Hunter at at 5 p.m. Early bingo will Belk from noon to 2 p.m. call 786-6155. Those able, bring old pictures all ages and dance abili- 789-0111 ext. 221. begin at 6 p.m. with regu- This is free. coming to this sign up for ties, from beginner to • New MOMS (Moth- lar packs at 7 p.m. Con- and yearbooks. For more Feb. 4 this free program need information, call Debbie advanced. Workshops will ers of Many Seasons) cessions will be available. • A hot dog/pinto bean to bring 2011 income in- be held before the month- Ministry, open to area All proceeds benefit the benefit lunch will be held formation, and child sup- Easter Hiatt at 755-4620 ly Old-Time Dances in the ladies and their children, rescue squad to assist in from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at port if there is any; child’s or 276-755-3417 or Don- Old-Time Music Hall, be- starts Thursday. The daily operations. the Beulah Ruritan Build- birth certificate and shot na Jones Hiatt at 276-755- low the Andy Griffith Mu- group meets the first and • The Uptown Gallery ing, to benefit Lucille record; and child’s Medic- 4442. seum in Mount Airy, 218 third Thursdays monthly Group and Art Studio Rockford St., from 5:30 to from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sa- School will host Creative Yabba Dabba Do! 6:30 p.m. The workshop lem Baptist Church, 430 Mondays and Fridays, an is free with the purchase Rockford Road, Dobson. informal working group ACROSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 of a dance ticket. The For more information, for new and established 1. Kind of radio dance starts at 7 p.m. and contact momsministrys- artists. Those interested 14 15 16 admission is $5. Popular [email protected] or 374- should bring an art proj- 5. Mgmt. old-time dance band The 4419. ect to work on, supplies 10. Gangster Diamond 17 18 19 Slate Mountain Ramblers • Voice of the Blue and a refreshment. Ses- 14. Zhivago's love will provide the music Ridge is held every third sions will be held Mon- 20 21 22 23 for the dance. The Old- Saturday at the Down- days from 10 a.m. to 5 15. Recto's opposite Time Dance and Clogging town Cinema Theatre, p.m. and Fridays from 10 16. Emmy winner Workshop are held on the 142 N. Main St., Mount a.m. to 3 p.m. at the stu- Falco 24 25 26 first Saturday of every Airy. The show starts at dio school on West Pine month. Also, Wilhelmi is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 Street. There is no cost, 17. TV figure with a 27 28 29 30 31 teaching clogging classes or free with a 2011 SAC but donations to the Up- "neighborhood" every Thursday from 5:30 Season Pass and children town Gallery are appreci- 19. Strip in the Mideast 32 33 34 35 36 to 6:30 p.m. in the Surry 12 and younger free. For ated. For more informa- Arts Council dance room. more information, con- tion, contact Cassie Snow 20. Block or cannon This class is perfect for tact the Surry Arts Coun- at 325-5219. ender 37 38 39 40 all beginners as well as cil at 786-7998. • GriefShare is a bi- 21. Totally blown away more advanced students, • The N.A.A.C.P. meets weekly support group 41 42 43 and all ages are welcome. every third Sunday of the for people grieving the 22. Woolly Andeans The cost of the class is month at Spencer Funeral death of someone. Learn 24. Article supplement 44 45 46 47 $25 a month. For more in- Home. valuable information that 26. Dismiss formation, call the Surry • The Dan River Farm- will help. The program is Arts Council at 786-7998 ers Market, Dan River held at Calvary Baptist unceremoniously 48 49 50 51 52 or visit www.surryarts. Park, Ararat, Va., will be Church, 416 S. Franklin 27. 1960 Olympics org. held every Saturday from Road, Mount Airy, at 6:15 track star 53 54 55 56 57 • The Surry Arts Coun- 8 a.m. to noon. p.m. on the first and third 32. Risk a ticket cil presents The Andy • The House of Recov- Tuesday of each month. 58 59 60 61 Griffith Museum. The ery Faith and Hope will For more information, 35. Add some booze to museum is adjacent to the have a community feed- call 786-4778. 36. Project 62 63 64 Andy Griffith Playhouse, ing every Saturday and • The Lambsburg Com- completion? 218 Rockford St., Mount Sunday at 3 p.m. munity Center will host a Airy. Eng and Chang Bun- • Join the Mount Airy GED classes on Tuesday 37. Rolls of bills 65 66 67 ker, the world famous Museum of Regional His- and Thursday evenings 38. Mower's path pair of conjoined twins, tory at 10 a.m. for the first with Sandra Sharp. All 40. Bit of perspiration American Proile Hometown Content 1/22/2012 lived most of their lives Friday of every month students are eligible to and raised their families in fun and fantasy. Ex- attend no matter where 41. He was thrice the in Mount Airy. Dozens of plore history and nature they live. 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B6 Sunday, January 29, 2012 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com Pro Bowl to feature plenty The Mount Airy News of ofense, and new faces Classified HONOLULU (AP) — Houston defensive end in his 14th season. track on the throws with his Marketplace Tony Gonzalez, Ray Lewis Antonio Smith acknowledg- After practice, the play- coaches calling plays and 786-4141 and Champ Bailey know es the NFC has a lot of great ers usually spend their days Rodgers as the signal caller. Call To Place your Ad Please report any errors before the deadline for the next days paper. The Publisher reserves the right to reclassify, edit or omit any advertisement. responsibility of publisher for typographical errors is limited to the cost of the irst insertion only. No liability will be recognized through the omission of any advertisement for any cause. what to expect. The new players on offense, but isn’t goling, ishing, shopping “The other (receivers) al- We do not bill for amounts under $10. 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Painting and Carpentry, Int and Ben Roethlisberger will ing,” said Smith, making tions having claims against the Ext Remodeling, for Free Est & ego Chargers running back “When that fourth quar- Ryan Mathews said. “So it’s start for the AFC, with San his irst trip. decedent to exhibit same duly Lowest Rates 786-6114 or ter rolls around and there’s verified to the undersigned 366-4582. going to be fun to get out Diego’s Philip Rivers and The players are hoping a little bit of money on the Co-Executrices at the law of- Mountain Stone Masonry there and see how it goes.” Dalton backing him up. this won’t be the inal game fice of Gardner, Gardner & line, I think you’ll see the Brick, Rock and Repair Six rookies are among “I think any quarterback in Hawaii. NFL and state Campbell, PLLC, 304 Franklin 786-7086. 325-0244 tempo step up. We’ll all be Street Mount Airy, NC 27030, the 36 irst-timers, includ- will tell you that we wish we oficials are negotiating a attorneys for the estate, on or Sniderʼs Home Improvement. Vinyl ing quarterbacks Cam were getting ready to play deal to keep the game in ready for it,” Packers line- before April 8, 2012, or this no- siding, roofs, etc. free est. Newton of the Carolina in a game a week from now, the islands. Many said they backer Clay Matthews said. tice will be pled in bar of recov- 374-2446 or 325-8903 Chargers tight end Anto- ery. All persons, firms and Panthers and Andy Dalton but it’s always an honor to wouldn’t play if it were else- corporations indebted to the FINANCIAL of the Cincinnati Bengals, come,” said Rivers, who where. nio Gates said he expects to estate should make prompt play hard. payment. who are replacing Super this season joined Brees Bengals rookie receiver 300 SERVICES “I only know one way Bowl quarterbacks Eli Man- and Peyton Manning as the A.J. Green said he spent THIS the 8th day of January, ning and Tom Brady. only quarterbacks to pass time learning from the play- to prepare for a game. I 2012. Their selection makes for 4,000 yards in four con- ers he grew up admiring. don’t know how to go half- Pets (ANIMALS) this Pro Bowl the irst that secutive seasons. He doesn’t know what to speed,” he said. “This is Griggs L. Hampton, Deceased AKC reg Shelties sable & expect Sunday. white 1st shots, 2 males $400, will feature two rookie The players wrapped up a still a game. Guys still got Gail L. Miller and Ann L. Dun- 252-402-6234 quarterbacks. week of “workouts” on Sat- “A lot of guys aren’t try- on pads and coming out to ham, Co-Executrices Puppies Chihuahuas (tiny toy) “This is like the height urday. ing to get hurt. I think it’s compete.” 1-276-233-1709 of being an NFL player be- “The practices have been going to be up tempo, but Besides the money, con- Gardner, Gardner & ing an all-star and having great,” Cardinals rookie not too crazy,” he said. ference bragging rights are Campbell, PLLC AGRICULTURE the opportunity to wear cornerback Patrick Peter- Packers coach Mike Mc- on the line. Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 866 MERCHANDISE the red, white and blue just son said. “It’s deinitely the Carthy, who is leading the “It’s still a pride thing Mount Airy, NC 27030 having that jersey,” said most laid-back practices NFC, said his game plan AFC vs. NFC,” Gates said. (336) 789-5502 Computers (MERCH) Newton, the No. 1 over- I’ve ever been involved in.” was simple with such a “We feel like we are the all pick in last year’s draft. 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Stay Together The Game < Why Did I Get Married? ++ (2007, Comedy/Drama) Sharon Leal, Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry. UNCF 124 329 or [email protected]. ESPN2 32 5:00 NCAA Basketball Ten./Ga. (L) USATF Track & Field U.S. Open ITF Tennis Australian Open Men's Final Site: Melbourne Park -- Melbourne, Australia 144 209 For additional information, additional qualifications & application SportsCenter NBA Basketball San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks Site: American Airlines Center (L) Winter X Games 16 (L) SportsCenter instructions, visit www.surry.edu and follow the ESPN 33 140 206 “Employment” link. EOE BRAV 34 Housewives Atlanta "Unlikely Duos" The Real Housewives of Atlanta Atlanta "Shaping Up and Shipping Out" The Real Housewives of Atlanta (N) Atlanta "South Africa: Just Like Home" WatchWhat (N) Housewives Atl. 129 273 5:30 < Under Siege ++ (1992, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey, Steven < Road House ++ (1989, Action) Sam Elliott, Ben Gazzara, Patrick Swayze. An expert bouncer is < Red Dawn ++ ('84) Charlie Sheen, Patrick Swayze. A AMC 35 130 254 Seagal. A former Navy SEAL fights for control of a battleship. hired to clean up a Missouri bar. group of teenagers become guerrilla fighters. USA 36 Law & Order: S.V.U. "Head" Law & Order: S.V.U. "Lowdown" Law & Order: S.V.U. "Loss" Law & Order: S.V.U. "Ghost" Law & Order: S.V.U. "Witness" < Mission: Impossible ++ 105 242 Pets (ANIMALS) CMT 37 My Big Redneck Vacation My Big Redneck Vacation < Overboard +++ (1987, Comedy) Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Goldie Hawn. :45 Home Videos Bayou Billionaires Bayou Billionaires 166 327 COM 38 5:00 < Beerfest ++ ('06) M.C. Gainey. Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O < Jackass 3.5 (2011, Documentary) Johnny Knoxville, Ryan Dunn, Bam Margera. < Jackass Number Two ++ 107 249 VH1 39 Love and Hip-Hop "Finale" Mob Wives Mob Wives (N) Mob Wives (N) VH1 Rock Docs "The TRL Decade" (N) Mob Wives Mob Wives 162 335 Carolina Canine MTV 40 Jersey Shore "Free Vinny" The Challenge "Love Is a Battlefield" Teen Mom Teen Mom "The Beginning of the End" Teen Mom 2 Jersey Shore "Free Vinny" Jersey Shore "Dropping Like Flies" 160 331 CSPAN 41 2:00 WA Week Newsmakers Washington This Week Q & A House of Common Road to the Whitehouse Q & A 210 350 SYFY 42 4:30 < Constantine ++ < Jeepers Creepers 2 ++ (2003, Horror) Jonathan Breck, Nicki Aycox, Ray Wise. < Underworld: Rise of the Lycans ++ ('09) Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen. Being Human 122 244 Rescue NICKJR 44 Fresh Beat Band Max & Ruby The Fresh Beat Band Dora the Explorer Go, Diego, Go! Max & Ruby Team Umizoomi Yo Gabba Gabba Yo Gabba Gabba Wonder Pets Wonder Pets 169 298 FXSS 46 The Game 365 NCAA Basketball Oregon State vs. Oregon (L) NCAA Basketball Stanford vs. California (L) The Game 365 WPT Poker 420 646 Low Cost Spay Neuter Program • (336) 786-5256 • Rescue • Foster • Adopt SPIKE 47 < The Rundown +++ ('03) Seann William Scott, Rosario Dawson, The Rock. < Ocean's Eleven +++ (2001, Crime Story) Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, George Clooney. < The Perfect Storm +++ ('00) George Clooney. 168 262 TLC 48 Lottery "Race Car Millionaire" Lottery Changed "Millionaire Bride" Hayley: World's Oldest Teenager Hoarding: Buried Alive "It's Just Sex" Extreme Coupon "Midnight Madness" Hoarding: Buried Alive "It's Just Sex" 183 280 TNT 49 5:00 < Forrest Gump +++ ('94, Com/Dra) Sally Field, Gary Sinise, Tom Hanks. SAG Awards Honors actors for their performances. (L) SAG Awards Honors actors for their performances. 138 245 FOUND Dotson mix rabies and distemper MSNBC 50 CaughtCamera "A Hard Day's Work" Caught on Camera "Labor Pain" Caught on Camera "Out of Line" (N) CaughtCam "Customers Gone Wild" Sex Slaves in the Suburbs Sex Slaves "The Teen Trade" 209 356 Oak Ridge Drive, shots. Litter box HIST 51 Cajun Pawn Stars Cajun Pawn Stars Ax Men "Damage Control" Ax Men "No Pain, No Gain" Ax Men "Hell Hole" Cajun Pawn Stars Cajun Pawn Stars America "Extreme American Critters" 120 269 neutered male brown trained. 983-5813. :15 < Father of the Bride ++++ (1950, Comedy) Elizabeth Taylor, Joan < The D.I. (1957, Drama) Don Dubbins, Jack Webb. A drill sergeant has three < 30 (1959, Drama) Richard Bakalyan, Nancy Valentine, Joe Flynn. An active day TCM 57 132 256 Bennett, Spencer Tracy. A doting father deals with his daughter marriage. days to keep an enlistee. in the life of a metropolitan newspaper. and black 336-320- FX 58 4:30 < 2012 ++ (2009, Action) Amanda Peet, Thandie Newton, John Cusack. < Taken +++ (2008, Thriller) Famke Janssen, Leland Orser, Liam Neeson. < Taken +++ (2008, Thriller) Famke Janssen, Leland Orser, Liam Neeson. 137 248 3532 3 small puppies short FOXN 59 Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace Fox Report Weekend Huckabee Stossel Geraldo at Large Huckabee 205 360 hair & a 1yr old puppy TOON 60 < Open Season 3 (2010, Children) Matthew W. Taylor, Dana Syder. Level Up Looney Tunes RobotChicken Aqua Teen Hunger King of the Hill Family Guy Family Guy RobotChicken 176 296 Free Puppies 3 female, 336-710-6257 HALL 62 5:00 < Jumanji +++ ('95) Bonnie Hunt, Robin Williams. < Jumanji +++ (1995, Fantasy) Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, Robin Williams. Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls 185 312 ANPL 63 Finding Bigfoot "Baby Bigfoot" Bigfoot "Canadian Bigfoot, Eh?" American Stuffers Gator Boys "Stormin' Gators" Bigfoot "Fishing for Bigfoot in Oregon" Gator Boys "Stormin' Gators" 184 282 3 male Chihuahua/ INSP 68 Christ in Prophecy Turning Point Victory in Christ Hal Lindsey Report In Touch Ministries Good News John Ankerberg Zola Levitt Manna Fest Victory Today Victory Today 259 364 Dotson Mix 336-786- Free to a good home HGTV 69 House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters Holmes on Homes "A Different Slant" Holmes Inspection "Steamed" (N) Holmes Inspection "Cozying It Up" (N) Property Brothers House Hunters 112 229 6765 loving puppies 336- SS 71 South Carolina NCAA Basketball Marshall vs. Tulane NCAA Basketball Auburn vs. Mississippi (Ole Miss) Women's Pat Summitt NCAA Basketball Marshall vs. Tulane 437 649 374-9115 E! 72 Live From the Red Carpet "The 2012 SAG Awards" (L) Kourtney & Kim "Family Therapy" Kourtney & Kim "Voices From Beyond" Kourtney "Goodbye, New York" (N) After Lately (N) Chelsea Lately 114 236 Free to a good home TVL 73 M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray King of Queens 106 301 WE 74 My Fair Wedding "Motown Bride" Fair Wedding "Picnic Wedding Bride" Fair Wedding "Hawaiian Luau Bride" Fair Wedding "Shabby Chic Bride" (N) Joan and Melissa "Skintervention" My Fair Wedding "Shabby Chic Bride" 128 260 Full Blooded Basset Free kittens to a good VH1C 76 4:30 Concerts "Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band" Pop-Up Videos < Pretty in Pink ++ ('86) Andrew McCarthy, James Spader, Molly Ringwald. Behind the Music "Ted Nugent" Metal Evolution "Power Metal" 163 337 Hound spayed, shots home 3 white 1 calico WGN 77 Old Christine Old Christine 30 Rock Met Your Mother Met Your Mother Met Your Mother Met Your Mother Met Your Mother WGN News :40 Instant Replay The Unit "200th Hour" 239 307 & micro chip Call 336- 336-368-5162 STYLE 357 America's Next Top Model America's Next Top Model America's Next Top Model America's Next Top Model Top Model "The Girl Who Cheated" America's Next Top Model 115 235 648-2788 or 786-7899 5: < Dr. Seuss' :40 FXM Presents < Alvin and the Chipmunks ++ ('07) David Cross, Jason :45 FXM Presents < Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! +++ ('08) Jim Carrey. :40 FXM Presents < Alvin and the Chipmunks ++ ('07) FMC 630 133 258 Horton Hears a ... Lee. Musically inclined chipmunks meet songwriter. Elephant struggles to save microscopic community. David Cross, Jason Lee. Free to a good home CSN NCAA Gymnastics Georgia vs. Auburn NCAA Basketball Delaware vs. James Madison Women's (L) To Be Announced Kickboxing World Championship 642 Found Dog in the adult cat female, PREMIUM CHANNELS Raven Knob Boy-scout spayed, blk & white DISN 19 So Random! Shake It Up Jessie So Random! (N) Austin and Ally (N) Shake It Up A.N.T. Farm Jessie A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm Shake It Up Shake It Up 172 290 area Great Dan Call to 336-755-0529 after ENC 635 :15 < Grown Ups ++ (2010, Comedy) Kevin James, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler. < Salt +++ (2010, Action) Liev Schreiber, Angelina Jolie. :45 < Soldier ++ (1998, Action) Jason Scott Lee, Jason Isaacs, Kurt Russell. Movie 340 526 WEST 641 :20 < A Big Hand for the Little Lady +++ ('66) Joanne Woodward. < Tom Horn + ('80, Western) Linda Evans, Steve McQueen. :40 < Adios, Sabata ++ ('71, Western) Dean Reed, Pedro Sanchez, Yul Brynner. 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