A1 log onto www.mtairynews.com for archive • games • features • e-edition • polls & more The Mount Airy News Serving Surry County since 1880. INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS ONLINE police briefs partly cloudy. high Kessler, Bishop get the latest .... Page A2 of 78. low of 48. advance in nw news online at ........ Page A2 tourney .... Page A6 mtairynews.com Vol. 133, Issue 98 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 50 cents Fire victim hospitalized for smoke inhalation Tom Joyce the double-wide mobile home the roof when we got there,” drinks. “They had been gone for noon, according to Earl Mounce staf reporter that was occupied by Matthew, Chilton said. It appeared to have a while,” Judy Reed added. of the Surry County Fire Mar- his brother Billy and the latter’s started in the kitchen area. While the family is glad no shal’s Ofice. “We haven’t deter- A disabled veteran of the war girlfriend, Lyndsi Dowell. Matthew Reed was alone and serious injuries resulted, the mined the cause,” Mounce said. in Iraq remained hospitalized Fireighters responded to the asleep inside the home when the ire has left its mark on the “It does not look suspicious,” Tuesday as a result of a ire that burning residence on Joe Reed blaze began. double-wide mobile home and said Chilton, the Bannertown destroyed his home in the Shel- Trail, located off Quaker Road, “He was in his bedroom,” Judy the possessions of the three oc- ire chief. tontown community Monday at 10:15 p.m. Monday, accord- Reed said. “He’s a 100-percent cupants. night. ing to Scottie Chilton, chief of disabled veteran — he pulled “It’s destroyed,” Judy Reed The Surry County Chapter of Matthew Reed, 29, of 198 Joe the Bannertown Volunteer Fire three tours in Iraq.” said of the structure owned by the American Red Cross assist- Reed Trail, Mount Airy, was Department. The Four-Way and Matthew woke up and realized her and the Rev. Rusty Reed, ed the three ire victims with taken to Northern Hospital of Franklin volunteer departments the home was on ire, then man- her husband. shelter, food and clothing. Surry County for minor smoke also responded. aged to get out and went to his par- “They lost everything.” In- Fire crews remained on the inhalation, and remained there “We probably had 30 men,” Chil- ents’ residence to summon help. cluded were war mementos be- scene until about 1 a.m. Tues- Tuesday afternoon. ton said, with the ireighters en- His brother Billy, along with longing to Matthew. day, Chilton said. “They’re keeping him another countering a challenging scenario. Dowell, had left the residence to A inding as to what sparked night,” said Judy Reed, the ire “The ire was pretty much fully pick up a food order at Lone Star the blaze still had not been reach tom Joyce at 719-1924 or tjoyce@ victim’s mother, who lives near involved — the ire was through Steakhouse, along with some pinpointed as of Tuesday after- civitasmedia.com. Tour de Mayberry set for May 4 Staf Report berry also offers an orga- nized short run designed The 13th annual edition especially for children. of Tour de Mayberry is set “We love hosting Tour for May 4. de Mayberry because it The event will feature has something for every- cyclists, walkers and run- one,” Sheila Jones, mar- ners traversing the roads keting director for Moun- in and around Mount tain Valley. “We’ll have Airy, raising money for die-hard cyclists taking on Mountain Val- the 100-miler ley Hospice & with a few Palliative Care. “We love r e s t - s t o p s ; B i c y c l i s t s c o m p e t i - can select from hosting Tour tive runners three routes: who train The 100-mile de Mayberry for months; Tour de May- because it has power walk- berry, which ers taking it includes a something for one step at climb up Pilot a time; team Mountain; the everyone.” walkers who 44-mile sce- stroll through photos by Keith strange | the news nic Edwards — Sheila Jones the route en- The Old North State Winery tent is a popular stop at last year’s Budbreak Wine Festival. Old North State Winery will Franklin House mountain valley joying the be a part of Budbreak again this year. tour; or, the hospice marketing scenery; and, 19-mile tour director young folks of Mount Airy, who run the which winds shorter route through many just for fun.” Celebrating the local wine industry sites made famous by the Registration is at 7 a.m. Andy Grifith Show. and the tour begins at 8 All routes start and in- a.m. Participants also can Budbreak Wine ish at Mountain Valley register in advance either Hospice’s ofices in Mount by going online at www. Festival coming to Airy, with periodic rest tourdemayberry.net or stops along the way. by calling 800-789-2922. downtown May 4 For the third year in a Riders are required to Jessica Johnson row, runners and walk- wear a helmet. Anyone staf reporter ers can participate in a younger than 18 years of 5K event the same day. age must be accompanied The Budbreak Wine Festival, Organizers describe the by an adult. Mount Airy’s downtown wine course as “a short loop Entry fee is $35 per per- festival, will be held May 4 from through gently rolling and son for riders and $30 for noon to 6 p.m. delightfully shaded up- 5K participants. Mountain The fourth annual wine festi- town Mount Airy. It is an Valley Hospice & Pal- val offers wine tastings and sales out and back route going liative Care also is seeking from 15 North Carolina winer- through some of Mount business and corporate ies, multiple food vendors, local More than 2,000 people attend last year’s downtown Budbreak Wine Festi- Airy’s more beautiful sponsorships ranging from artists and musical entertain- val. neighborhoods, including $150 to $750. ment. Proceeds from the event historic North Main; be- “These fundraising Chilton’s band, Eric and the by the Mount Airy Rotary Club in will beneit charity organizations ginning and ending in the events help us continue to Chilltones, will provide entertain- supported by the Mount Airy Ro- cooperation with the Downtown parking lot of Mountain offer personalized service ment from 3 to 6 p.m. The Me- tary Club, who partnered with the Business Association. Valley Hospice.” for our patients and their diocre Bad Guys will kick-off the Downtown Business Association Previous years’ festivities in- Time recording is avail- family members, making event at 12:30 p.m. in order to host the event. cluded a wine competition, which able for anyone wanting a stay with us close to Budbreak Wine Festival enjoyed WFMY Channel 2’s Eric Chil- will not be part of this year’s fes- to compete. There is one home,” Jones said. at least 2,000 visitors during last ton, a Mount Airy native, will be rest stop midway through Anyone interested in a year’s event, which is presented BUDBREAK the emcee for the event. See | A8 the run. sponsorship should con- This year’s Tour de May- tact her at 789-2922. Citizens Police Academy graduates recognized Tom Joyce class members include Thelma staf reporter Allen, Jenny Anderson, Brenda Barield, Jane L. Bell, Arlene More than 30 local residents Crotts, Wesley Crotts, Barbara F. now have a better understanding Fields, Alton A. Gaither II, Jan- of law enforcement operations ice E. Gaither, Mary W. Gardner, due to completing Mount Airy’s Gail H. Hiatt, Eric Hodges, Anita Citizens Police Academy. N. John, Lanny Johnson, Ray C. The 2013 class of the acad- Lambert Jr., Danny Ledford, emy was recognized during last Mary Ruth Lewis, Van McCoy, Thursday’s meeting of the city Bettsee McPhail, Jim Petelle, commissioners, when its mem- Lindsey S. Stiefel, Richard T. bers received diplomas. Stiefel, Jerry D. Taylor, Ann L. They include 26 citizens from Vaughn, Selbert M. Wood and all walks of life along with six Melissa H. Wyatt. members of the Mount Airy Explorers members who com- pleted the class were Bethany Police Department Explorers, a Freeman, Jodie Beketov, Vanessa youth group. Armenta, Ross Hiatt, Austin The academy spanned 10 Wood and Isaiah Freeman. weeks, representing about 35 tom Joyce | the news Members of the 2013 class of the Mount Airy Citizens Police Academy display their diplomas. Kneeling in the With the graduation of the hours of instruction designed to latest Citizens Police Academy, give participants a behind-the- middle, from left, are Lt. Kelly Hiatt, a community police oicer who coordinated the program, and Dale Watson, city police chief. nearly 300 people have com- scenes look at investigations, pleted the program during its 13 training, crisis management and patrol oficers to witness what the job police perform in protect- emy allows oficers to enhance years of existence. additional operations. One of the they encounter on the streets. ing society. Meanwhile, depart- their rapport with the communi- highlights, based on graduates’ Class members said they ment oficials say in addition to ty, which can pay dividends later. reach tom Joyce at 719-1924 or tjoyce@ feedback, was a ride-along with gained a new understanding of that awareness, the annual acad- Listed alphabetically, 2013 civitasmedia.com. A2 A2 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com Wednesday, April 24, 2013 • A man stopped for free on a $2,000 unsecured model, make unknown, is a concealed weapon (a May 30 District Court ap- earlier in the year by an- speeding early Tuesday bond to appear in court on Brandon Taft Overby of knife), which were issued pearance.