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Mayor continues to recover from bicycle accident
Mt. Airy Town Council meeting of Sept. 8
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Sept. 17, 2008
The minutes from the August 2008 Mt. Airy Town Council meeting were presented and unanimously approved.
Resident Maryland State Trooper Sergeant Palmer Grotte presented the monthly report for August. There were 290 citations and 192 warnings issued, 3 [more]
Council approves geocaching for Mt. Airy
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Sept. 17, 2008
At the Sept. 8 Mt. Airy Town Council meeting, council member Wendi Peters introduced the possibility of Mt. Airy becoming a part of a geocache trail. This activity is being sponsored through the Maryland Municipal League (MML) in [more]
Lions’ yard sale and flea market
As published Sept. 17, 2008
The community is invited to sell or browse at the Mt. Airy Lions Club Yard Sale and Flea Market on Saturday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Mt. Airy Carnival Grounds at the corner of Rt. 27 and Twin Arch Road.
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You wreck it – Twin Ridge Collision Center can fix it
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Sept. 17, 2008
What do you get when you mix two auto body guys, an ex-insurance adjuster and a speed demon? You get the Twin Ridge Collision Center duo of Mike Dodson and Chuck Summers combined with Speed Channel’s local sensation Nate [more]
Links to bike and traffic information to be posted on town’s website
Mt. Airy Streets and Roads Commission meeting of Aug. 28
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Sept. 17, 2008
Chairperson Dawn Adair Johnson informed the group that her spouse, Mayor Frank Johnson, was doing well and recuperating after his bicycle accident of several weeks ago. Johnson also extended thanks and appreciation to everyone who had sent their [more]
Cooking demonstration by Kaylala at today’s Farmers’ Market, Master Gardeners on tap for next week
As published Sept. 17, 2008
Have you ever wondered what emu meat tastes like? The newest farmer at the Mt. Airy Farmers’ Market, Kaylala Aboriginal Remedies, will be demonstrating how to cook with emu meat. Kaylala offers all natural products and is also very conscious of the environment using [more]
MAES-PARR's PTA Dinner Auction seeks donations
As published Sept. 17, 2008
The 24th annual Dinner Auction to benefit the Mt. Airy & Parr’s Ridge Elementary Schools (MAES-PARR’S) PTA will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22. The theme for this year is “Home for the Holidays”. The event is deemed one of the largest money making [more]
Dorman Builders named to Qualified Remodeler magazine’s Top 500 list for second consecutive year
As published Sept. 17, 2008
Dorman Builders, Inc. of Mt. Airy has again been named to Qualified Remodeler magazine’s Top 500 Remodelers. Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 list is the longest ongoing recognition program in the remodeling industry, each year recognizing remodeling companies for significant and sustained success.
“The Top [more]
Audubon Society announces onthly nature walks at two local sanctuaries
As published Sept. 17, 2008
The Audubon Society of Central Maryland (ASCM) announced a new series of monthly nature walks at its two sanctuaries in Frederick County. The walks will take place on the third Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. In odd-numbered months the [more]
Outdoor seating causes some unexpected tensions
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of Aug. 25
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Sept. 3, 2008
Town zoning administrator Heather Smith announced the town council adopted the sidewalk seating and sidewalk table-dining ordinance at their August meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) worked on this ordinance with town staff for many months to determine [more]
History 101 slated for September’s Second Saturday activity
As published Sept. 3, 2008
The Mt. Airy Main Street Association will present our Second Saturday activity, History 101, on Saturday, Sept. 13. The town is rebuilding following the devastating fire that destroyed many businesses and apartments just one year ago. The rebuilding process is nearly complete; the businesses [more]
Local man chronicles Carroll County athletes back to 19th century
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Sept. 3, 2008
Many of us consider ourselves sports fans, some even fanatics. While local author Don Haines balks at being called a historian, one can not dispute his vast knowledge of area athletes is vast.
Several years ago, Haines was asked [more]
Building a mountain of food for Mt. Airy Net
As published Sept. 3, 2008
Every week the mountain of food gets higher at Howard Chapel-Ridgeville United Methodist Church in response to the need to replenish the supplies of food at Mt. Airy Net. At the front left of the sanctuary is a 10-foot high mountain which members and [more]
Stott joins Damascus Community Bank
As published Sept. 3, 2008
Damascus Community Bank (DCB) recently announced that Charles H. “Charlie” Stott has joined the bank as vice president of Business Banking. He will also be responsible for managing the bank’s new Mt. Airy branch scheduled to open in November. Stott has an extensive banking [more]
Mt. Airy considers dog park at Watkins
Mt. Airy Board of Parks and Recreation meeting of Aug. 22
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Sept. 3, 2008
Toni Litsinger presented the draft for the doggie park at Watkins Park. Along with Larry Hushour, Litsinger has helped design the overall look of the park. The park will be located in the back right corner of Watkins Park [more]
Main Street merchants voice concerns
Mt. Airy Economic Development Commission meeting of Aug. 27
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Sept. 3, 2008
The meeting began with a walk across Main Street to the sidewalk in front of the Mt. Airy Gun Shack to discuss the possible renovation of the steep stairs in that area.
Various matters in regard to access [more]
Sold1st Realty has a lot to offer
As published Sept. 3, 2008
A new real estate company has opened its doors in Mt. Airy. Sold1st Realty, located at 214 South Main Street, is owned by Michael Bennett who has sold more than 100 homes during his seven years in real estate.
The company offers full-service real [more]
Design guideline talks begin
Mt. Airy Growth and Development Task Force meeting of Aug. 11
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Sept. 3, 2008
The Growth and Development Task Force (GDTF) began its discussion on design guidelines for the town. Mt. Airy has received grant money to hire design expert David Gleason from David H. Gleason Associates, Inc. The presentation lasted about two [more]
Group to move monthly meetings to library
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of Aug. 19
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Sept. 3, 2008
The minutes from the July 15 meeting were presented and approved. They are also posted on the Mt. Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA) website, mountairymainstreet.org.
MAMSA president John Cherry announced that the monthly meetings will be moved [more]
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