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62nd annual Mt. Airy Lions Carnival
As published May 21, 2008
The 62nd annual Mt. Airy Lions Carnival will be held Monday to Saturday, June 2-7, at the Firemen’s Carnival Ground at the corner of Rt. 27 and Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy.
The food booths will open at 5:30 p.m. and the rides will [more]
Pyatt, Helt and Peters re-elected
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger Staff
As published May 21, 2008
On Monday, May 5, Mt. Airy held its town election. Three current members of the Mt. Airy Town Council, President Dave Pyatt, Peter Helt and Wendi Peters, ran for reelection. Marc Nance, who is chair of the Water [more]
AG’s Carryout and Convenience back to serve Mt. Airy after 10-year absence
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published May 21, 2008
February brought a familiar face back to the Castle Center on Prospect Road in Mt. Airy. Allen “AG” Brown Jr. and his father Allen Brown bought the convenience store in January and were open for business soon after.
AG [more]
Linganore celebrates foreign language students
By STEVE SILVIOUS
As published May 21, 2008
Tuesday, May 13 was a celebration of foreign language at Linganore High School. The honor societies for Spanish and French joined with students of German to recognize student excellence in foreign language. Even the choir participated, singing Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus [more]
Task force moves to next challenge
Mt. Airy Growth and Development Task Force meeting of May 12
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
Protecting the confidentiality of the recent town survey has always been a priority for the Growth and Development Task Force (GDTF). Chairman Pat Rockinberg asked for ideas on how to store and safeguard the hard copies of the survey. After the correct size of [more]
Commission welcomes new members
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of April 28
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008
Mayor Frank Johnson recently made new appointments to the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission. Former alternate Pat Rockinberg is now a full voting member. Two new members are Tony Falletta (also on the Growth and Development Task Force) and [more]
May Fest set for May 17-18
By MICHELLE COOK. Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008
Mt. Airy’s love of spring begins each year with the arrival of May Fest. This year is no exception. On Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18 downtown Mt. Airy will be transformed into the home of 150 vendors, food booths [more]
Purchase Mt. Airy Lions Club Carnival ride tickets early and save 50%!
As published May 7, 2008
A limited number of ride-all-night-for-one-low-price tickets are available for $10 each. Tickets can be used Monday, June 2, Tuesday, June 3 or Wednesday, June 4.
Tickets can be purchased now through June 2, or until sold out, at Ben Gue Gifts and Collectibles, 2 [more]
Horse Net provides a last chance for many horses
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008
Like many other animals, horses often get adopted or bought and then, either the owner can’t take care of them or is unsuccessful in training the animal and gets frustrated or becomes abusive. These beautiful, gentle animals now have [more]
Delicious Eatin’ Crackers set to rock the park
Mt. Airy Board of Parks and Recreation Meeting April 17
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008
Members of the Delicious Eatin’ Crackers returned again this month with more details for their “Food Fest” concert planned for May 24 (rain date May 31) from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The concert will feature as many as [more]
Farmers’ Market opens June 4
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of April 15
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008
Every Wednesday, beginning June 4 through Oct. 1, people can shop for produce, baked goods, and many other items from local farmers, craftspeople, and merchants from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the town’s municipal parking lot.
Special [more]
Commission reviews town survey results
Mt. Airy Economic Development Commission meeting of April 23
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008
Economic Development Commission (EDC) chair Tim Cahall, began the meeting by suggesting he speak with Mayor Frank Johnson regarding contacting the Beck family, who are the owners of the land that exists between the end of Center Street [more]
Survey responses entered
Growth and Development Task Force meeting April 14
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008
With the survey completed, the Growth and Development Task Force (GDTF) will now focus their combined efforts on ensuring the results of the survey are understood and addressed by the varying members of each of the town commissions and [more]
Traffic light at Rt. 144 and Rising Ridge Road imminent
Mt. Airy Streets and Roads Commission meeting of April 24
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008
Chairperson Dawn Adair Johnson informed the commission that the skateboard ordinance currently under review will be revisited at the May meeting. This ordinance came under review after an incident was witnessed involving several skateboarders going down Hill Street, [more]
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