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Town explores single-stream recycling
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Nov. 21, 2007
At the Nov. 5 Mt. Airy Town Council meeting, Mike Marschner, the Frederick County director of Solid Waste and Utilities, spoke to the council regarding a pilot program that Frederick County would like Mt. Airy to participate in [more]
Survey tabulations nearing completion
Mt. Airy Growth and Development Task Force meeting of Nov.12
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Nov. 21, 2007
The Growth and Development Task Force (GDTF) is optimistic that the results from the residents’ survey will provide ideas as to what the populace is looking for in regard to Mt. Airy and environs.
Vice-chair Diane Gleason reported that [more]
Edible Arrangements is the fruit of two local residents’ dreams
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Nov. 21, 2007
In the past if you needed to send a bouquet to someone for a special occasion, you called the nearest florist. Now, with the help of a new franchise run by two local men, your bouquet can please even [more]
Day After Thanksgiving Food Drive
As published Nov. 21, 2007
On Friday, Nov. 23, Firehouse Pottery Company will host a Day After Thanksgiving Food Drive. Guests who come to the studio on Main Street to paint pottery will receive half off their regular studio fee price if they bring a non-perishable food item. All [more]
Illiano named Melvin Jones Fellow
As published Nov. 21, 2007
Mt. Airy resident and businessman, Frank Illiano, was recently named a Melvin Jones Fellow during the annual charter night meeting of the Mt. Airy Lions Club.
In presenting the award, established by the Lions Clubs International Foundation, and named after Melvin Jones the founder [more]
Boy Scout Troop 460 Christmas tree sale
As published Nov. 21, 2007
Troop 460, Boy Scouts of America, Mt. Airy is holding its Christmas tree sale again this year in the lot just south of Sharma Exxon on Rt. 27 near Mt. Airy. The sale will begin Saturday, Nov. 24 and end Saturday, Dec. 22, depending [more]
Days End Farm’s holiday party set for Dec. 7
As published Nov. 21, 2007
Days End Farm Horse Rescue will hold its annual holiday party on Friday, Dec. 7, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville, at the intersection of routes 32 and 108 off Signal Bell Lane.
Advance tickets are $35 [more]
Recreation coordinator position approved by town council
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Nov. 21, 2007
At the Nov. 5 Mt. Airy Town Council meeting, the council recognized the need for a part-time recreation coordinator and approved moving forward with advertising and interviewing candidates.
Town council member and liaison to the Board of Parks [more]
Gifts needed for “Operation Santa Claus” program
As published Nov. 21, 2007
The Mental Health Association of Frederick County (MHA) is committed to collecting gifts for 200 patients, all of which are children ages 4 to18, in mental health facilities for the upcoming holiday season. “Operation Santa Claus” is a program that provides the spirit of [more]
Soccer championships for the Mt. Airy Breeze and Squeeze
As published Nov. 21, 2007
Both the Mt. Airy Breeze and Mt. Airy Squeeze soccer teams captured the title at the highest level of competition in the Frederick County Youth Soccer League (FCYSL). The Mt. Airy Squeeze compete in the FCYSL U10 Girls Div 2 strong soccer league and [more]
Mt Airy Cub Scout Pack 460 Raingutter Regatta showcases Scout spirit
As published Nov. 21, 2007
Cub Scout Pack 460 held their 2007 Raingutter Regatta Nov. 11 at Calvary United Methodist Church. Over 40 Cub Scouts participated. Each boy was required to build, decorate and race a sailboat in a modified raingutter lane.
The sailboats are wind powered by the [more]
December events at the Mt. Airy Senior Center
As published Nov. 21, 2007
Free Blood Pressure Screening – Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. by Hazel. Call the senior center to be sure blood pressure screening is available.
Nutritional Tips with Diane – Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 9 a.m.
"Terry's Thyme" – Wednesday, Dec. [more]
Many projects briefly updated
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of Oct. 29
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Nov. 7, 2007
Town Engineer Barney Quinn stated the downtown lighting for the community parking lot and throughout town would be purchased from Providence Lighting. The lanterns can either be wall or pole mounted lights.
Member Ken Estrabrook asked how long the [more]
Chamber to hold annual membership drive this month
As published Nov. 7, 2007
The Greater Mt. Airy Chamber of Commerce will hold its fifth annual Membership Drive & Networking Event on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Century Ford dealership on Century Drive, Mt. Airy. Anyone doing business in the Mt. Airy [more]
Creating Balance Massage Therapy helps many relieve pain
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Nov. 7, 2007
Shelly Chamberlain has the magical hands behind Creating Balance Massage Therapy. A graduate of Baltimore School of Massage seven years ago, Chamberlain is nationally and state certified and is licensed to practice in Maryland.
Chamberlain wants to help others [more]
Hot spots for speeding cooling off
Mt. Airy Streets and Roads Commission meeting of Oct. 25
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Nov. 7, 2007
Commission chair Dawn Adair Johnson informed the commission that the town’s speed monitors had arrived and had been placed around town to help alleviate speeding. While the State Highway Administration (SHA) officially owns Main Street, the town will [more]
MAMSA fundraiser for Emergency Revitalization Fund Nov. 17
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of Oct. 16
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Nov. 7, 2007
Ellie Bonde, chair of the promotions committee, gave an overview of previous and upcoming Mt. Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA) events.
The Farmers Market was a success and all of the vendors involved have agreed to return next [more]
Bulk trash pick-up day this Saturday
Mt. Airy Recycling and Sanitation Commission meeting of Oct. 17
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Nov. 7, 2007
A pilot plan for Frederick County to begin single stream recycling was discussed. Should the plan be approved, it would begin Jan. 1. Commission members stated they would support the initiative should it ultimately be approved.
Saturday, Nov.10, [more]
Town explores options for businesses’ needs after fire
Special Mt. Airy Town Council meetings held Oct. 11 and 15
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Nov. 7, 2007
Mayor Frank Johnson led the meeting on Oct. 11 with an overview of the possible financial needs of the businesses that will be setting up in the temporary shopping village. Johnson estimated between $70,000 and $100,000 would be [more]
Commission questions design of new building
Mt. Airy Economic Development Commission meeting of Oct. 24
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Nov. 7, 2007
The minutes from the September meeting were presented for review. They were unanimously approved with a few spelling errors noted.
A concern was raised among commission members during the September meeting about the lack of a Main Street [more]
MAVFC Holiday Train Garden
As published Nov. 7, 2007
The Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company’s (MAVFC) third annual Holiday Train Garden is just around the corner. This year the fire company is asking the community to be a part of the tribute section, “A Tribute to Heart Disease.” The tribute is designed to [more]
MAMSA continues fund raising efforts
As published Nov. 7, 2007
The Mt. Airy Main Street Association is continuing its efforts to raise funds to directly help the businesses burned out in the Sept. 2 fire in downtown Mt. Airy.
Plans for the Big Band Bash fundraiser event, to be held Saturday, Nov. 17, at [more]
Upcoming special events at the Mt. Airy Senior Center
As published Nov. 7, 2007
"Terry's Thyme" – Wednesday, Nov. 7 and 21 at 9:30 a.m., with Terry Serio.
Veteran’s Day – Senior center closed, Monday, Nov. 12.
Trim the Tree Continental Breakfast – Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Bagels and cream cheese, coffee, tea, [more]
Work begins on ’08 field assignments
Mt Airy Board of Parks and Recreation meeting of Oct. 18
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger Staff
As published Nov. 7, 2007
Board chairman Bob King indicated field assignments for next year are fast approaching and the town is trying to work similar wording into the registration forms so a seamless transfer of residential information can flow from the town to [more]
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