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Work continues on town maintenance storage area
Mt. Airy Town Council meeting of Dec. 1
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 17, 2008
The minutes from the November meeting were presented and unanimously approved by members of the town council.
Resident Maryland State Trooper Sergeant Palmer Grotte provided his monthly report. During November, there were 5 accidents resulting in 4 citations, [more]
Dog park proposal heads back to Parks & Rec for further planning
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 17, 2008
At the town council meeting held Dec. 1, Board of Parks and Recreation member Larry Hushour provided a presentation outlining the process and ideas for the construction of a dog park and exercise area.
Town council member Gary [more]
Local entrepreneur helps dog lovers create a career in economic downturn
As published Dec. 17, 2008
Extra income in today’s dismal economic market is welcome, and a local entrepreneur and dog trainer is ready to help dog lovers who want to change careers and earn money doing what they love.
Laurie Luck, CPDT, is pleased to join the faculty for [more]
Pack 460 holds space derby
As published Dec. 17, 2008
Cub Scout Pack 460 held its largest space derby in recent memory with over 50 Cub Scouts participating. The space derby is one of the flagship events held by the Pack during the year.
“This is one of our largest events we’ve held,” said [more]
Commission starts planning for new year
Mt. Airy Economic Development Commission meeting of Dec. 10
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 17, 2008
Economic Development Commission (EDC) member Gene Lichtman chaired this meeting as Chairman Tim Cahall was absent. While the commission normally meets the fourth Wednesday of the month, this meeting was scheduled as both the November and December meetings [more]
Old-time Christmas pageant set for Dec. 21
As published Dec. 17, 2008
An old-time Christmas pageant will be performed at Howard Chapel-Ridgeville United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening on Dec. 21 at the little white country church located at 1970 Long Corner Road in Mt. Airy. There is no admission charge.
It is [more]
Fairview Chapel: A unique way to spend Christmas Eve
As published Dec. 17, 2008
Even in daylight, the old Fairview Chapel displays a warm glow but it is at night, by candlelight, oil light, firelight, and with the sounds of the pump organ that the chapel is especially cozy. And the building is at its coziest during the [more]
Woodbine Rec Council winter programs
As published Dec. 17, 2008
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]
Dog Park receives board approval
Mt. Airy Board of Parks and Recreation meeting of Nov. 20
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 3, 2008
After several months of research and planning, the proposal for a dog park was approved unanimously by the Board of Parks and Recreation (P&R). The proposal will be sent to the town council for consideration.
Council liaison Gary Nelson [more]
A Main Street Christmas to be held this weekend
As published Dec. 3, 2008
A Main Street Christmas 2008 promises to be the best ever! It will be held this weekend, Friday to Sunday, Dec. 5-7, in historic downtown Mt. Airy.
The highlight of the sixth annual event will be the gigantic twinkling Santa Parade on Saturday, Dec. [more]
Spring Fever Farm set to wow residents at new holiday show
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 3, 2008
The lights begin to dim as the crowd’s anticipation rises. Suddenly, music fills the arena and the magic begins. Horses decked out in their holiday splendor begin to prance around the arena and perform the many steps and dances [more]
Real Estate Teams Mt. Airy holds official ribbon cutting last month
As published Dec. 3, 2008
Earlier this year Real Estate Teams, LLC opened an office in Mt. Airy. It is located in the Twin Arch Center. An official ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 3 with Mayor Frank Johnson on hand to cut the ribbon.
| Mt. Airy Mayor Frank Johnson (center) had the honor of cutting the ribbon during the official grand opening of Real Estate Teams’ Mt. Airy office on Nov. 3 in the Twin Arch Center. Johnson is shown here with agents from both the Mt. Airy and Frederick offices of Real Estate Teams. [more]
Head-to-Tail Dog Training announces new services
As published Dec. 3, 2008
Local trainer, Loella Springmann of Head-to-Tail, Inc. is proud to announce two new private training programs for dog owners.
"Puppy Head Start" is a one-time in-home lesson that covers issues such as housetraining and crating, jumping, and excessive mouthing. The session includes a brief [more]
Decision made on design and size of Main Street Plaza sign
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of Nov. 24
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 3, 2008
The Main Street Plaza building is almost finished and developer Frank Illiano was back this month to gain Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) approval for the sign he has planned. Town planner Kelly Ziad began the discussion by citing [more]
Recycling toters belong to the residence, not the occupants
Mt. Airy Recycling and Sanitation Commission meeting of Nov. 19
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 3, 2008
The commission’s newest member, Oliver Davis, was unable to attend this month’s meeting. Davis was welcomed in absentia and the commission hopes to see him at the next meeting.
Town employee and commission member, Mary Van Metre, informed [more]
‘Come Down Santa Claus Lane’ in historic downtown Mt. Airy
As published Dec. 3, 2008
“Here Comes Santa Claus, Here Comes Santa Claus, Right Down Santa Claus Lane”! You remember that ol’ Christmas carol sung by Bing Crosby, don’t you?
The Town of Mt. Airy and the merchants on Main Street invite you to experience “Santa Claus Lane”. So [more]
Judging for Main Street decorating contest to be held Dec. 5-7
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of Nov. 18
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Dec. 3, 2008
Mt. Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA) president John Cherry presented the minutes from the Oct. 21 meeting and they were unanimously approved.
The announcement was made that there will not be a board meeting in December. There will [more]
Carols by candlelight at Fairview Chapel
As published Dec. 3, 2008
Experience the music of Christmastide at a special candlelight concert presented by Celtic harpist James Dronenburg at historic Fairview Chapelat 7 p.m., on Sunday, Dec 14. Fairview is a quaint chapel located at 6802 Boyers Mill Road near New Market. The stone chapel was [more]
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