Strange Graffiti

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 19, 2002 in Ask cvillenews.com. 21 Comments

Cecil writes: This is not news, but rather a question: what is _up_ with some of the graffiti appearing just north of town? Read on for the terrifying details…

I’ve seen graffiti-style references to Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan (I am not making this up) in the following places: on a parked trailer near the intersection of Greenbrier and East Rio and on the side of that small strip mall just north of Kmart on 29 (the mall with the Mailboxes etc. in it).

I have also seen spray-painted renditions of Charles Bronson’s face (I am not making this up) on the backs of street signs that can be seen as you drive southbound past Albemarle High School.

I have to think that these phenomena are related. Please, for the love of God, can anyone enlighten?

Danielson Sues Rolph Over Icepark

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 19, 2002 in Business. 32 Comments

Formerly development partners Lee Danielson and Colin Rolph are continuing their public feuding: this time it’s Lee Danielson suing Colin Rolph. Danielson is accusing Rolph of mismanaging assets, particularly the Charlottesville Ice Park, and is demanding $4.6M to make up for it. Jake Mooney has the story in today’s Progress.

Council Candidates Forum on the Environment

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 18, 2002 in General News. 3 Comments

toby writes: This Monday, April 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a city council candidate forum on issues relating to the environment. The forum will follow a question and answer format, with a majority of the time set aside for questions from the public. The event takes place in Clark Hall, Room 147. Clark Hall is on McCormick Road on the UVa Grounds. If you have any questions, please contact Toby Reiter at 295-2050 or by email at toby@breezing.com.

The Jefferson ”Family” Feud

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 18, 2002 in Politics. 13 Comments

Belle writes: A Monticello Association committee has issued a report recommending that the descendants ofSally Hemings NOT be allowed full membership in the association. The vote to accept or reject the recommendation will take place May 4 at the association’s annual meeting at Monticello. Carlos Santos has the story is today’s Times-Dispatch.

BAR Rules on Demolitions, Carousel Fence

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 17, 2002 in General News. 29 Comments

Last night, the Board of Architectural Review voted to allow the partial demolition Holsinger warehouse on West Main, the erection of a 3.5′ fence around the planned carousel in front of the Virginia Discovery Museum, the demolition of the former Merchants Tire and Peyton Pontiac buildings next to the bridge, and the demolition of the old Strawberry’s building next to the Paramount theater. Jake Mooney has the story in today’s Progress.

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