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Local singer Nelson rocks L.A.
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 19, 2007
Many young musicians dream of heading to Los Angeles or Nashville. They hope to be the latest and greatest artist in a sea of thousands. While very few are ever heard of by the masses, once in a while [more]
President Bush visits Mt. Airy
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 19, 2007
On Nov. 30, President George Bush and First Lady Laura Bush paid a visit to Calvary United Methodist Church (CUMC) on Main Street in Mt. Airy to celebrate World AIDS Day. They were greeted by town residents all along [more]
Woodbine Recreation Council Winter 2008 programs
As published Dec. 19, 2007
Karate taught by Taekwondo-Arnis Academy – Taekwondo is a Korean martial art emphasizing physical fitness and traditional values of courtesy, perseverance, self-control, integrity and indomitable spirit. Arnis is a Filipino martial art oriented toward practical self-defense.
Both Arnis and Taekwondo are taught in the [more]
Single-stream recycling collection coming to Mt. Airy
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 19, 2007
At the Dec. 3 Mt. Airy Town Council meeting, the town unanimously approved to participate in a single-stream recycling program.
Single-stream recycling involves all recyclable items being placed in a single container without needing to be sorted. Currently, [more]
Town council approves appraisal for possible land purchase
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 19, 2007
At the Dec. 3 Mt. Airy Town Council meeting, a 3-2 vote approved funding of no more than $850 for an appraisal of a 75-acre parcel of land located off of Bill Moxley Road outside of the town [more]
Frederick County holiday curbside recycling pickup
As published Dec. 19, 2007
There will be no curbside recycling service for residents on Christmas Day, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 for residents in the Mt. Airy, Lake Linganore, New Market, Brunswick, Knoxville, Burkittsville, Rosemont, and Point of Rocks areas.
Due to these cancellations alternate [more]
Special events for at the Mt. Airy Senior Center
As published Dec. 19, 2007
Senior Center Closed – Tuesday, Jan. 1. New Year's Day.
Weigh of Life – Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 9:15 an. Speaker Diane Unglesbee.
"Terry's Thyme" – Wednesday, Jan. 2 and Jan. 16 at 9:30 a.m., with Terry Serio.
Free Blood Pressure Screening – Tuesday, [more]
Complaints leveled against Accubid; Issues to be resolved in coming months
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning meeting of Nov. 26
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 5, 2007
The standing room only crowd at the November Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission meeting was there to support the position that some activities at the Accubid site, located in Twin Ridge Professional Park, must be stopped. Town staff read [more]
Field assignments begin for 2008 season
Mt Airy Board of Parks and Recreation meeting of Nov. 15
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 5, 2007
The Parks and Recreation Board (P&R) has been working for the past several years with presidents of both Four County Little League (FCLL) and the Mt. Airy Youth Athletic Association (MAYAA) to schedule all the fields for both leagues [more]
Have hours of fun with Fun 4 Hours
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 5, 2007
Ever wonder where the neighbor got all the cool inflatables for their child’s over-the-top birthday party or where the bride found the tables and much-needed warming units for her outdoor wedding? Well, one answer may be Fun 4 Hours.
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Town curbside bulk pick-up day a success
Mt. Airy Recycling and Sanitation Commission meeting of Nov. 14
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 5, 2007
The first agenda item was to review the Nov. 10 curbside bulk collection day. A total of 860 town residents participated which equates to 29 percent of the town’s population. A total of 34.18 tons of refuse was [more]
Pony Bulldogs win Super Bowl capping off perfect season
As published Dec. 5, 2007
The Mt. Airy Bulldogs Division 1 Pony team (ages 9-10) captured the Mountain Valley Youth Football League (MVYFL) Super Bowl Championship on Nov. 17 with a 7-0 win over the Walkersville Lions. The winning touchdown was scored in the third quarter with a 10-yard [more]
The Little Gym® tumbles into Mt. Airy
Curriculum-Based Program Helps Children Build Motor Skills, Self-Esteem
As published Dec. 5, 2007
Bouncing, giggling, rolling and swinging upside down – it’s all in a day’s fun for students at The Little Gym of Mt. Airy. The new gym opens Monday, Dec. 10 and has already received a significant positive response from local residents. The Little Gym [more]
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