Manassas Journal Messenger 02-15-01
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Thursday, February 15, 2001 |
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Properties in Old Town sell: Businesses purchase Opera House and Trusler buildings By Chris Newman Staff Writer OLD TOWN – Two landmark properties in Old Town Manassas changed hands this week. In transactions finalized this week, the Loy Harris Holdings Group sold the Opera House and Whimsical Gallery property on Center Street and Trusler Hall on Battle Street to separate investors, said realtor John Weber, who brokered the deals. The late Harris is credited with starting the downtown’s revitalization after he purchased the debilitated Opera House building in 1995. He rebuilt the inside of the building to house retail stores like the Opera House Gourmet and apartments on the second floor. Harris bought the adjacent bank building in 1997 and converted its use to retail.[more] |
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Bennie Scarton/ For the Manassas Journal Messenger A driver took out the historic steam locomotive tire fire alarm by City Hall Wednesday morning. City Manager Larry Hughes said stand will be rebuilt. The alarm dates back to 1909. Police said they are investigating the accident. |
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Pavilion construction good to go: Council approves city square project bid unanimously By Chris Newman Staff Writer MANASSAS – It’s coming. City Council approved the $2 million City Square and Pavilion project in a 6-0 vote before 35 local leaders Wednesday night. The contract was awarded to the Culpeper-based JHC Construction Co., which had the low bid of $1,620,833. The additional costs for site demolition, ice skating equipment, sodding and design fees push the price tag to close to $2 million. “What a night. What a Valentine. We’ve just witnessed history,” said Historic Manassas Inc. President David Flach after the vote.[more] |
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Former Marine guilty of murder By Patrick Wilson Staff Writer MANASSAS – A former Marine corporal who admitted choking and killing his wife pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder, and prosecutors recommended he serve 25 years in prison. Aaron A. Feeney, 22, appeared in Prince William Circuit Court with his head lowered, remaining impassive as he entered the plea to first-degree murder. He strangled his 27-year-old wife, Tabatha Renee Feeney, on Aug. 12 at the couple’s Woodbridge apartment. Feeney confessed to the killing five days later. [more] |
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Service authority looks at community sewer systems By Caryn Goebel Staff Writer Allowing clusters of homes in rural areas of the county to share community sewer systems isn’t something the Prince William County Service Authority would advocate. But should the board of county supervisors amend the comprehensive plan and zoning text allowing two or more homes on one sewer system, the service authority would follow their wishes – with conditions. [more] |
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Police, deputies give seniors safety tips at mall By Nancy Carroll Staff Writer
Photo by Amy Drewry Mall walker Sue Schnake, of Manassas, talks with Chief Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Messier about senior citizen’s safety at the Manassas Mall on Wednesday morning. Triad, a partnership between law enforcement and senior citizens, provides information meetings about public safety and crime prevention at senior citizen centers and malls.
The Prince William Police Department, County Sheriff’s Office and the American Association of Retired People were out in force Wednesday to help crack down on criminal scams and fraud targeting senior citizens. Triad, a partnership between the sheriff, police chiefs and the American Association of Retired People, was formed in 1988 to reduce crime affecting older citizens. They came to Manassas Mall early Wenesday morning to share information about senior safety with a growing number of “mall walkers” who exercise in the mall every day before stores open. [more] |
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Manassas Park HS inducts first two Hall of Fame members By Tiffany Schwab Staff Writer MANASSAS PARK – School leaders inducted Bryan Polk and Mary Helen Dellinger as the first two members of the Manassas Park High School Hall of Fame Wednesday night. Polk, 34, is a 1984 graduate of Manassas Park High School and serves on the school board. He is being recognized for excellence in his field of engineering and for being a leader in the community. Dellinger, 33, is a 1986 graduate and is assistant director of the Fredricksburg Area Museum. She is being honored as a curator and historian. [more] |
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| Stevison not missing out on the fun
in 2001 Aftermissing last year’s state meet, Osbourn Park’s Kelly Stevison will have a chance to make amends. Stevison missed last year’s competition, not because of an injury, but because of a club meet she attended in California. The club meet happened to be on the same weekend as regionals. And since she missed regionals, she couldn’t qualify for states. This year is a different story. After placing second in the all-around at the Northwest Region Meet last weekend, Stevison said she is ready to go for the state meet, which will be held Friday and Saturday at Forest Park High School. “I went last year and I watched, and I know there’s a lot of really, really good gymnasts,” Stevison said. “I’m just expecting to do hopefully as well as I’ve been doing.” [more] |
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