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Rebuilding moves forward following last month’s Main Street fire
Mt. Airy Town Council meeting of October 1
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 17, 2007
Mayor Frank Johnson and town council member Wendi Peters introduced Bob Clark, president of Key Sanitation, the town’s current refuse collector. Clark’s company donated $500 to the Mt. Airy Disaster Relief Fund to assist people affected by the [more]
Town to have curbside bulk pickup Nov. 10
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 17, 2007
At the Monday, Oct. 1 Mt. Airy Town Council meeting, Wendi Peters, the town council liaison to the Recycling and Sanitation Commission, informed the council that, rather than have a fall town clean up day as has been [more]
Chrysalis Dance Company: A metamorphosis for young dancers
By NAN BROWN, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 17, 2007
Fiona Ellwood opened the Mt. Airy Performing Arts Center (MAPAC) in 2000, providing aspiring dancers the opportunity to receive training through accredited programs of instruction. The vision of MAPAC is “to provide a center of excellence in the performing [more]
Mt. Airy Shopping Center hosts free trick-or-treating
As published Oct. 17, 2007
The merchants of Mt. Airy Shopping Center are hosting free trick-or-treating and a sidewalk sale at the center on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Ghosts, goblins, witches and all children dressed in their Halloween costumes will receive [more]
Dig for a Cure coming to South Carroll
As published Oct. 17, 2007
On Tuesday, Oct. 23, the community is invited to support the South Carroll High School Volleyball team’s ‘Dig for a Cure’, an American Cancer Society fund raiser, when they take on Tuscarora High School. Varsity coach, Marcia Kunkel, is organizing the event and the [more]
Commission considers future endeavors
Mt. Airy Economic Development Commission meeting of September 26
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 17, 2007
Commission member Bill McCullough raised concern regarding the proposed design for the building currently under construction at 114 S. Main St. It was mentioned that the building may have a main entrance that would lead to several businesses, [more]
Ridgeville Heights residents voice concern over traffic pattern
Mt. Airy Streets and Roads Commission meeting of September 27
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 17, 2007
Chairperson Dawn Adair Johnson presented minutes from a few previous meetings and all were approved unanimously with a few slight changes.
Commission member Tora Mahoney was nominated and elected unanimously as the commission’s new secretary.
Commission member and [more]
Pumpkin painting contest winners announced
As published Oct. 17, 2007
On Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Mt. Airy Fall Festival, a pumpkin painting contest was sponsored by SK Printing and Firehouse Pottery Company. There were two categories of pumpkin painters; ages 7 to 10 and ages 11 to 14. Pumpkins were provided by Larriland [more]
Task force reports town survey responses are arriving daily
Mt. Airy Growth and Development Task Force meeting of Oct. 8
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 17, 2007
The Growth and Development Task Force (GDTF) celebrated Columbus Day with the knowledge all town surveys have been mailed and responses are already coming back. The GDTF members all agreed the survey was a lot of work and they [more]
Local fire recovery efforts for downtown businesses
As published Oct. 17, 2007
The Mt. Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA) announced that it is accepting donations to assist the seven businesses burned out by the devastating Sept. 2 fire. MAMSA President Dalia Schulman said that the organization encourages cash contributions for the Revitalization and Emergency Fund, volunteers [more]
Pumpkin decorating contest kicks off this week
As published Oct. 17, 2007
Forever Flowers and Tim’s Lawn and Landscape Service, Inc. will be holding their Pumpkin Decorating Contest again this year. The contest is open to children ages 1 to 12.
Pumpkins may be decorated with any type of art/craft supplies. No carved pumpkins can be [more]
Get a taste of autumn this weekend at Mt. Airy's Fall Festival
By NAN BROWN, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 3, 2007
Perhaps you've noticed the signs of fall around town - displays of fodder shocks, pumpkins, scarecrows, a wide array of gourds and colorful mums. They represent the onset of the season that brings welcome relief from a hot dry [more]
Town survey to meet early October’s planned mailing date
Mt. Airy Growth and Development Task Force meeting of Sept. 17
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 3, 2007
As the Growth and Development Task Force (GDTF) completes final details for the citizen survey, excitement is building for a release date for the beginning of October.
Councilwoman Wendi Peters asked for the GDTF to revisit her original comments [more]
Healthy Pet Mobile Vet comes to pets' homes
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 3, 2007
Pets make up a good part of our society and, for most pet owners, their dogs, cats and other animals are treated as part of the family. They go to endless visits to the dentist, doctor, and therapist. Healthy [more]
Latest plans for reforestation in Mt. Airy discussed
Mt. Airy Board of Parks and Recreation meeting of Sept. 19
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 3, 2007
Kay Shultz and member Patty Williamson began the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board (P&R) at town hall by describing the latest plans for reforestation in Mt. Airy. First, there will be 109 plantings of various kinds in [more]
Commission considers curbside bulk pick up twice yearly
Mt. Airy Recycling and Sanitation Commission meeting of Sept. 19
By TONYA M. LEE,Messenger staff
As published Oct. 3, 2007
The Commission met the evening of Sept. 19 at town hall. Commission chairman Gene Lichtman noted that there were no representatives from the Mt. Airy Jaycees present to further discuss the town's involvement with the Jaycees in the spring [more]
Cut-A-Thon profits set to benefit fire victims
By NAN Brown, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 3, 2007
Is your hair getting a little too long for your liking or have you been thinking about trying a different style? If so, you'll want to be sure to mark Sunday, Oct. 14 and Monday, Oct. 15 on your [more]
Super Suppers to hold fundraiser for September's Main Street fire victims
As published Oct. 3, 2007
Super Suppers of Mt. Airy, one of the fastest growing and most successful meal-assembly companies in America, will donate 20% of it sales on Wednesday, Oct. 10 to the MAMSA Emergency Revitalization Fund.
"We are privileged to participate in this fund raising activity in [more]
Torn2Shredz offers free shredding day to benefit recent downtown fire victims
As published Oct. 3, 2007
Torn2Shredz, a unique on-site document destruction company based in Mt. Airy, will offer free shredding at their new corporate office. Donations will be collected and 100% of all donations will directly benefit all Mt. Airy fire victims. Monies received will be equally divided between [more]
Main Street rebuilding and fundraising plans underway
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of Sept. 18
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Oct. 3, 2007
Developer Rob Scranton and architect Tim Graham addressed the Mt. Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA) members and the audience regarding the revised plans to build 114 S. Main Street and rebuild 116 S. Main Street.
The groundbreaking to [more]
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