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A1 Vol. 131, Issue 194 .50 INDEX Obits ... page 3A Opinions ... page 4A Business ... page 5A Sports ... page 6-7A Classifieds ... page 7-9B Scattered T-storms Serving Surry County since 1880. High Low Bikers raise money Page 6A Forsubscriptions, call 786-4141. 94 70 The Mount Airy News www.mtairynews.com Printed on recycled newspaper Wednesday, July 13, 2011 New policies in place for discipline MORGAN WALL approved legislation that will serve mainly to remove conse- The biggest change under the include prior infractions, not co- STAFF REPORTER change 32 policies relating to stu- quences from the discipline poli- new policies is that disciplin- operating, being belligerent or dent discipline for the 2011-12 cies, including them all instead in ary actions now have a range of lying. Mitigating circumstances academic year, meaning the Surry a student code of conduct, which consequences rather than a set could include the age of the stu- DOBSON — Recent legisla- County Schools Board of Educa- the school system is responsible consequence. This new range dent, no prior infractions or if the tive changes have created some tion had to approve these policies for writing. The code of conduct will allow administrators to look student were provoked. Addition- extra work for school administra- on an emergency basis at Monday has to be ready to distribute to at aggravating and mitigating cir- ally, under the new policies, only tors as the start of the new school night’s meeting. According to parents prior to the irst day of cumstances when deciding on the possession of a irearm on school year approaches. Dr. Terri Mosley, assistant super- school, which left little time for proper consequence for an action. The N.C. General Assembly intendent, these policy changes administrators to create it. Aggravating circumstances could See POLICIES, page 2A Garden AFRICAN TALES DELIGHT CHILDREN Patterson planned in iles for community Dobson TOM JOYCE STAFF REPORTER The sprouting of a statewide board seat program to provide residents TOM JOYCE with healthier food soon will STAFF REPORTER take root in Mount Airy with the planting of a community garden. “We’re excited,” city Fire DOBSON — A 70-year-old Chief Zane Poindexter said Dobson resident who is a politi- Tuesday of the garden that will cal newcomer has iled for a seat be developed at the Rockford on the town board of commis- sioners. Street ire station beginning at the end of this month. “I just love this little town I Produce grown there will be live in,” Larry F. Patterson said given to the Greater Mount Airy Tuesday, when he joined the Ministry of Hospitality, which ield vying for three available supports The Shepherd’s House council slots affected by this and Blue Ridge H.O.P.E., two year’s municipal election. MORGAN WALL/THE NEWS agencies that serve persons in Patterson has lived in the need. (Above, left) As part of the one world, many stories summer reading program theme, members of Dobson town limits for 20 years, The garden will result from a but is a lifelong resident of the the Bright Star Theater act out an African folk tale for children at the library in Pilot Mountain. county seat vicinity. grant recently received by Surry (Above, right) Children enjoy participating in a performance by actors from the Bright Star The- County Health and Nutrition A longtime member of the Center and Mount Airy Parks ater. The Charles H. Stone Memorial Library’s summer reading program for this week revolved area auto profession, he was and Recreation through Nour- around African folk tales. associated with the Patterson ishing North Carolina. The latter Buick dealership in Mount Airy is a community garden program before leaving it in 1970 to join with a goal of making local, a Buick dealership in Jonesville. healthy food more accessible to He was employed there for the people across the state. remainder of his full-time work- Blue Cross and Blue Shield ing life. of North Carolina (BCBSNC) The commissioner candidate launched the program in part- now works part-time for Patter- nership with the North Carolina son Chrysler in Mount Airy. Recreation and Park Association Patterson offered a hint Tues- (NCRPA) to create or enhance day of why he decided to ven- community gardens in all 100 ture into local politics for the North Carolina counties over the irst time. “I don’t know — it’s next three years. just some things that have went The garden in Mount Airy on that I didn’t really approve will be spearheaded by a team of, and am hoping to change,” consisting of members from the he said. However, Patterson declined to specify them at this ire department, Surry County Cooperative Extension, Surry stage of the campaign. County Health and Nutrition One thing he is sure of, Center, Lowe’s Hardware and though: “There’s some good Mount Airy Parks and Recre- people in town.” ation. Patterson said he is enter- “We’re really proud to part- ing the race with an open mind ner with these organizations,” and will see what happens when Poindexter said. Dobson voters make their selec- The spot chosen for the gar- tions. “I don’t know whether den is an area behind the Rock- I’ve got a chance or not (to win), but the only way you’ll know is ford Street irehouse which is about 50 to 60 feet wide and at to try.” least 80 feet long. “It’s going to So far, four candidates have take up most of the grass in our iled for the three commissioner back yard,” the chief said, “three MORGAN WALL/THE NEWS seats at stake in Dobson, includ- Two actors with the Bright Star Theater share African folk tales and music with children at the ing incumbents Lana Brendle See GARDEN, page 2A Charles H. Stone Memorial Library’s summer reading program Tuesday afternoon. See SEAT, page 3A Local charity event to combine football and racing TOM JOYCE Matthew 25:35 Inc. It is a non- will be held in an area at the left- Four seniors from WFU are this could promote some type of STAFF REPORTER proit group formed recently to aid front of the store, outside its su- to be involved Friday, including friendly competition surrounding Surry County residents in need. permarket section. offensive linemen Joe Looney, how much food is raised for repre- Football and racing normally Everyone is invited to the The presence of the race car Doug Weaver and Mike Hoag and sentatives of each school. don’t go together, but the two will event, which will last from 3 to 7 and Wake Forest players repre- tight end Cameron Ford. The prep players also are ex- join forces Friday for a charity p.m. and also will include free hot sents an attempt to energize public “They’re going to help cook pected to assist with cooking and event in Mount Airy. dogs. The public is encouraged to interest in the countywide cam- (the hot dogs) and so forth,” Mar- other activities during the event, Members of the Wake Forest come by the site and bring canned paign, according to Ric Marshall, shall said. “We’re going to cook for which Mount Airy Meat Cen- ter has donated the hot dogs. football team, along with a No. or other non-perishable items to treasurer of Matthew 25:35 Inc. It hot dogs from 4 to 7.” Meanwhile, the NASCAR 33 Cheerios-sponsored car from aid a countywide food drive under is being operated at some 20 lo- He added, “We have been Chevy from Richard Childress Richard Childress Racing, are way this month at businesses in- cations including Walmart, Food told we are going to have a few scheduled to be at Walmart for a cluding Walmart. Lion, Lowes and Neighbors stores football players from local high special food drive sponsored by Friday’s portion of the drive across Surry. schools there, also.” Marshall said See EVENT, page 3A Neighbor 2 Neighbor brings car show to Mount Airy MEGHANN EVANS annual Neighbor 2 Neigh- “We’re planning to have it plus people, Beck said. He the proceeds will go to the ple more in the winter when STAFF REPORTER bor Car Show will be held in Mount Airy from now expects at least that many community. people need assistance pay- at Veterans Memorial Park on.” cars and people to be there Money from car show ing utilities bills. For the past few years, on West Lebanon Street in He said the show will this year. registrations, concessions “People like to come out Neighbor 2 Neighbor has Mount Airy, which organiz- likely take place the third Neighbor 2 Neighbor and sponsors will go to and look at restored cars, - hosted an annual car show er Dennis Beck expects to weekend of July each year, is a non-proit charitable Neighbor 2 Neighbor to but this is irst about help in Pilot Mountain to raise be the permanent location though this year it will take organization that raises help people in the com- money for people in need. for the show in the future. place on the fourth Satur- money for people in need. munity. Beck said people See SHOW, page 2A Next week, the car show “We wanted to ind a day. The car show is the orga- should come out because will take place at its new lo- larger ield and a place we In previous years, the nization’s only fundraiser. “it’ll help people that they cation in Mount Airy.