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Commission approves site plan change for Main Street Plaza
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of June 30
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published July 16, 2008
Frederick County Planner Tim Goodfellow informed the commission that the Frederick County Commissioners had approved the New Market Regional Plan designating the Zeltman and Kraft properties as agricultural land use and not within future town boundaries.
The Rigler [more]
Ride All Night tickets still available
As published July 16, 2008
A limited number of advance sale “Ride All Night” tickets are available for sale for the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company’s annual carnival. Tickets are $10 each (50% off regular price) and can be used Monday to Wednesday, July 21 to 23.
Tickets can [more]
Recreation coordinator position not to be filled now
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published July 16, 2008
At the July 7 Mt. Airy Town Council meeting, it was decided unanimously to not hire a recreation coordinator at this time.
The original idea came in late 2007 from town council member Gary Nelson to hire someone [more]
Local entrepreneur donates thousands to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
As published July 16, 2008
Frank Illiano of Mt. Airy donated over $10,000 to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition last month. The Greene Turtle and New York J&P Pizza teamed up with Classic Homes of Maryland (out of Rockville) build the Jackson family a new home in Poolesville.
The Jackson [more]
“Jam at the Jimmie Cone” rescheduled
As published July 16, 2008
The Mt. Airy Lions Club's "Jam At The Jimmie Cone", originally scheduled for July 5, was canceled due to threatening weather. The fund raiser for 11 year old Jacqueline Hobbs is now scheduled for Saturday, July 19, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at [more]
WTHU and the Frederick Keys throw a Sunday funday Aug. 3 at Grove Stadium
As published July 16, 2008
Get out your baseball mitt and ball for a fantastic Sunday funday! You're invited to join WTHU 1450am and the Frederick Keys at the Harry Grove Stadium for a Faith Celebration on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Local Christian radio station, WTHU 1450am, has partnered with [more]
Local rider qualifies for International USPC Championship in Australia
Mt Airy rider, Isabelle Brace of TEAM USA, to compete
As published July 16, 2008
The international equestrian mounted games competition, hosted by the Australian Pony Club, will be held July 26 between England, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. Equestrian mounted games is a fast relay race played on horseback by teams of five riders and is [more]
Survey to come to downtown businesses
Mt. Airy Economic Development Commission meeting of June 25
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published July 16, 2008
The minutes from the May meeting were presented for review and were unanimously approved.
Discussion involving restricting the placement of “formula retail” stores within the downtown zone ensued. Examples of formula retail stores are large chains, such as [more]
National magazine honors area craftsperson
As published July 16, 2008
Susan Parris of Mt. Airy won the highest award as a traditional artisan in this year's Directory of Traditional American Crafts, and her work is showcased in the latest issue of Early American Life magazine. She ranks top in her field, according to a [more]
Clark honored with Outstanding Alumni Award during June 28 Strayer University Graduation Ceremony
As published July 16, 2008
When Mt. Airy resident Burton A. Clark, working as a Washington, D.C. firefighter, graduated from Strayer University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, it wasn’t exactly in vogue for firefighters to have business degrees.
In fact, many of his peers questioned [more]
Maryland crowns youth trap state champions
Teams qualify for upcoming national championships
As published July 16, 2008
Young trap shooters from across Maryland earned state titles—with many qualifying to represent Maryland at upcoming national championships—at last month’s Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Maryland Trap State Championship.
The trap competition, held June 28 at Millington Sportsman Association in Pasadena, Md., featured some [more]
Summer activities set to begin soon
Mt. Airy Board of Parks and Recreation meeting of June 19
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published July 2, 2008
This month’s meeting began with the election of officers. The board agreed to leave all current officers in place. This means Bob King will remain the chairman with Drew Heck acting as vice-chair and Larry Hushour will continue to [more]
A 5th of July Jam at the Jimmie Cone
As published July 2, 2008
The Mt. Airy Lions Club will sponsor “A 5th of July Jam at the Jimmie Cone,” a benefit car show to be held Saturday, July 5, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Jimmie Cone located at Rt. 144 and S. Main Street, Mt. [more]
Chamber donates to local charities
As published July 2, 2008
The Greater Mt. Airy Chamber of Commerce donated $5,885 to local charities at the general membership meeting held June 5. The donations were generated from proceeds from The Community Expo, held April 19, as well as from the Mt. Airy Phone Book.
Dr. David [more]
Single-stream recycling going well
Mt. Airy Recycling and Sanitation Commission meeting of June 18
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published July 2, 2008
Town council liaison Wendi Peters announced that town employee Mary Van Metre was recently appointed as an official member of the commission.
President of Key Sanitation, the town’s refuse and recycling hauler, Bob Clark, provided a review of [more]
Upcoming months to bring diverse programs
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of June 17
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published July 2, 2008
The minutes from the May 20 meeting were presented for approval. Discussion regarding whether the minutes needed to be submitted and reviewed by the board members prior to being distributed was raised.
It was decided to have the [more]
Arts will be alive on Main Street in July
As published July 2, 2008
On Saturday, July 12, the merchants on Main Street will welcome local artists to display their artwork on the sidewalks. The Main Street business owners are hoping many local artists, including students from local middle and high schools, will come and share their work [more]
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