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Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, the county’s 12th high school, could see an addition due to overcrowding, while the 14th high school, planned for the Lake Ridge area, could be pushed back until 2029.
School board mulls another delay for the 14th high school Birth rate dip, out-migration prompt first regional population decline since 1970 By Shannon Clark Times Staff Writer
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Myles Lanier, a senior at Manassas Park High School, delivers his speech at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition on Monday, Jan. 15.
‘To remain a great nation’
Manassas Park H.S., Rippon, Reagan M.S. students take top prizes in MLK Day oratorical event By Jill Palermo
Times Staff Writer
On what would have been the civil rights leader’s 95th birthday, local middle and high school students offered speeches Monday that were inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and pondered this statement: “If America is to remain a great nation, we must …” The students were not at a loss for ideas. Six finalists in the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest, now in its 34th year, gave rousing speeches urging changes in education, voting rights, the criminal justice system and social ills such as racism and homelessness
that are needed to ensure the U.S. remains great. The event, hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Prince William County Alumnae Chapter, is an annual tradition that once again drew a crowd in the hundreds. This year’s competition was the first held in person since 2020 and took place Monday, Jan. 15, at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School. Myles Lanier, a 17-year-old senior at Manassas Park High School, took home the top awards in the event, winning both the “best before the judges” and the “best before the audience” prizes at the high school level. The awards came with about $400 in prize money.
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Triangle couple dies in murder-suicide while 3-year-old at home By Jill Palermo
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A Triangle couple died Sunday night in a murder-suicide that occurred while their 3-year-old girl was inside the home. The child was uninjured and is being cared for by family, according to Prince William County police. See MURDER-SUICIDE, page 6
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Residents file lawsuits against PW Digital Gateway, page 3
Prince William County’s planned 14th high school could be delayed two more years, pushing its opening to 2029, while several other schools get additions or renovations — the result of changing demographic trends that suggest Northern Virginia is set to have its first population decline in about 50 years.
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At the middle school level, Raba Raza, an eighth grader at Rippon Middle School in Woodbridge, won the “best before the audience” award, while Ebenezer Samuel, an eighth grader at Ronald Reagan Middle School in Gainesville, won the “best before the judges” award. In prior years, the contest asked students to reflect on phrases from King’s best known speeches. This year, it asked students to come up with their own ideas for making the country stronger. Lanier, who has competed in the annual contest for the last five years, said he initially struggled to put his ideas into words. “I honestly was really pondering how I could make this resonate, and it was very difficult,” Lanier said in an interview after the program. “I knew I wanted to talk about how we as a nation could be so much better than what we are now. Even though we talk about being such a great nation — about being the land of liberty and freedom, the land of democracy — there’s so many things that we haven’t done yet, from the education system to elections to everything else.” Lanier began his speech quoting the biblical prophet Isaiah, saying, “Here am I. Send me,” signaling his own willingness to serve. He went on to ask the same of others, challenging them to confront the nation’s shortcomings and demand better. He also acknowledged Black leaders of the distant and recent past and implored others to find inspiration in their accomplishments. “In order for this nation to become a greater nation, a stronger nation, we must answer the call,” he said. “We must fight like Malcolm and Harriet. We must write like Maya and Langston. We must challenge like Rosa and Fannie Lou. We must educate like Booker and W.E.B. We must lead like Kamala and Barack. We must bleed like Martin. We must carry our hope from our past and our hope for the future.” Raza began her speech talking about the oppression of the Palestinian people and compared their struggle with that of African Americans.
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Left: Raba Raza, an eighth grader from Rippon Middle, won an award for her speech. Top right: The MLK Jr. Community Choir performs during the Jan. 15 event. Bottom right: Sen. Tim Kaine, left, spoke at the event, while Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood served as the emcee. After quoting part of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, Raza said that, as member of a minority group, she also dreams of a better country. “I have a dream that one day, people no longer feel threatened by a 13-year-old girl walking peacefully and proudly down the street in her hijab,” Raza said. “This is not what I believe Dr. King meant by a great nation. A great nation would be where everyone would be and feel free— no matter the color of their skin, their religion or their ethnicity.” Both Raza and Lanier received standing ovations for their speeches. Lanier said he first entered the oratorical contest in middle school and was inspired to do so by his older sister, now in college, who won her school-level competition. For the last four years, Lanier
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has won his school-level competitions and qualified as a finalist. He said the experience of writing and delivering the speeches has taught him that he can do things he “never thought I could do.” “If I told my eighth-grade self or my seventh-grade self that I would be sitting here speaking in front of this many people, I would have told myself I was crazy,” he said. “So, this is just a testament of what God could do in such a short amount of time, and I’m really, really grateful for these opportunities.” Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood served as emcee for the competition and praised all of the students for their confident and thoughtful speeches. The event was also attended by both Virginia U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D) as well as
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‘Our voices must be heard’: Lawsuits challenge the Digital Gateway By Cher Muzyk and Jill Palermo Times Staff Writers
The 102 property owners who banded together to sell their homes and land to data center developers for the Prince William Digital Gateway say they did so because the area is marred by high-voltage transmission lines and commuter traffic, spoiling its rural character. Now, 20 of their neighbors whose properties will border the future industrial corridor are pushing back with two lawsuits detailing how the planned 30-plus data centers will harm their homes and families. Chris Wall, a resident of Oak Valley, an attorney and plaintiff along with 10 of his neighbors, said the group is not against data centers and bears no ill will against any of the landowners “trying to cash out on their land.” Rather, he said they oppose the Prince William Board of County Supervisors’ decision to allow the PW Digital Gateway to be built amid small farms and 10-acre residential lots on land that had been zoned agricultural for decades. “Don’t misunderstand; we welcome economic development in Prince William County. We welcome the data center industry to our beautiful part of Virginia,” Wall said during a press conference Jan. 12 at the edge of Manassas National Battlefield Park. “However, the welcome that we give to data centers and to so-called progress generally should not be mistaken for an invitation to destroy the place where we live.” Wall and attorney Chap Petersen, a former state senator who is representing the American Battlefield Trust and nine residents in the second lawsuit, said the legal battles are a last-ditch effort to halt the development. The suits name the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and the two data center developers involved in the PW
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Former state senator Chap Petersen, surrounded by opponents of the Prince William Digital Gateway, speaks during a press conference announcing two lawsuits against the Prince William Digital Gateway. Digital Gateway as respondents. The complaints ask a judge to declare void the supervisors’ rezoning votes for the PW Digital Gateway and to halt construction on the developments. The lawsuits allege the supervisors’ “rushed” and “haphazard” the process to approve the PW Digital Gateway rezonings violated Virginia state law and the county’s own ordinances and amounted to “arbitrary and capricious” decisions that ignored the best interest of nearby residents and the county as a whole. “The board turned a deaf ear to hundreds of immediately affected citizens who spoke in numerous public hearings opposing the digital gateway,” Wall said. “That is why these lawsuits are so critical. Our voices must be heard.” In complaints that together span more than 120 pages, the lawsuits detail the history of the Manassas National Battlefield Park, which also abuts the PW Digital Gateway, and argue that the plaintiffs will suffer impacts beyond those en-
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dured by the wider community. One plaintiff, Gabrielle Pyle, says she and her family moved to rural Oak Valley to escape the noise and congestion of Fairfax County and to provide a more calming environment for their autistic son, who has “a severe aversion to noise.” She fears the PW Digital Gateway will spoil the “simple, calming pleasure” he enjoys while hanging out in their backyard pool. The Pyles live about 1,600 feet from the PW Digital Gateway’s western boundary. Jose Medina, another plaintiff, moved to western Prince William to “fulfill a lifelong dream of owning a horse farm” and says the data centers and planned electrical substations and transmission lines “will all but kill his livelihood and the way of life he has created,” the Oak Valley complaint says. A third plaintiff, Jeffrey Jensen, who manages a 25-hive bee apiary on his property, says the bees will be harmed when their forage areas are cleared for the data centers. Both Medina’s and Jensen’s properties abut the northern boundary of the PW Digital Gateway, and at least some of the data centers and electrical substations will be viewable from their land. All other plaintiffs live between 36 and 2,300 feet from the 1,760-acre development and argue they and their families will suffer from the noise, pollution and unattractive views that will result from “168 football fields worth of windowless office buildings, each between six and nine stories tall,” the Oak Valley complaint says. Prince William County Attorney Michelle Robl has declined to comment on residents’ lawsuits challenging rezoning decisions. The county has 21 days to respond in court. As yet, no hearings have been scheduled for either lawsuit. Reach Cher Muzyk and Jill Palermo at news@
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Supervisors OK new contracts for police, firefighters In first bargained agreement, firefighters win reduced workweek, police get $1K bonuses By Shannon Clark
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By 2027, Prince William firefighters will work fewer hours a week, and, starting this summer, county police officers will receive $1,000 annual bonuses and pay for “on-call” shifts as a result of tentative new contracts approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. The county board voted 7-1 on Tuesday, Jan. 16 to ratify tentative collective bargaining agreements between the county and public safety employee associations. “Having a collective bargaining ordinance helps us with (employee) retention,” said Supervisor Margaret Franklin, D-Woodbridge. “It makes us more competitive as a county government, particularly with public services.” Supervisor Yesli Vega, R-Coles, was the only supervisor to vote against the agreements. Vega is an auxiliary officer for the Prince William County Sheriff’s Office. The approved agreements will cost the county an extra $16 million for the fiscal year 2025, which begins July 1. “The fiscally conservative (and) responsible side of me sees an upside in this that I rarely find,” said Supervisor Bob Weir, R-Gainesville, regarding his yes vote. “I told the fire department and police department last year that I’ll do everything I can to make you whole. ... I am going to be sup-
School board mulls another delay for the 14th high school DELAY, from page 1 The proposed five-year program would total over $972 million for new construction, renovations, minor projects and maintenance within the county school division. The county’s school enrollment rates over the next five years are expected to be affected by a population decline, the first for Northern Virginia since 1970, according to research from the University of Virginia. The county has been experiencing an overall decrease in birth rates since 2012. “Our projected population growth
porting this simply because I know (the) set cost for this for at least two years.” The approved agreements come about a year after the supervisors adopted a collective bargaining ordinance in November 2022. Over the summer, the county engaged in collective bargaining discussions with elected representatives of the fire and police departments — the Prince William County Police Association IUPA Local 5010 and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2598 — to hammer out the contracts. In July, the supervisors voted 5-3, along party lines, to allow firefighters’ work schedules to be added to a list of issues open for negotiation after firefighters cited a lack of sleep and overwork due to their 56-hour workweek. Starting on July 1, 2027, the Prince William County Fire Department will adopt a 50-hour workweek unless the chief determines there is insufficient staffing, according to the agreement. To make up for the shortened work schedules, the department will need an additional 75 personnel. The agreement states that the county will hire 25 additional firefighters each year over the next three years to fill that gap. Firefighters who are part of the bargaining unit will also see a 1.25% annual increase in pay starting on July 1 and will receive six weeks of paid family medical leave and an increase in compen-
has changed, and it does not look the same as it did over the last decade when population growth was booming, and we were building year over year,” said LaTanya McDade, the school superintendent. “We just aren’t in the same place as a county, so we have to shift our thinking and our approach in how we do this.” The population shift may be partly due to “out-migration,” a term that refers to people leaving an area to relocate elsewhere, which is a factor in the area’s population decline, said Matt Cartlidge, the school division’s supervisor of planning. In addition, Cartlidge said, 1,500 or fewer new housing units are projected for the county over the next five years. In October, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors was briefed on the county fall-
City of Manassas police responded late Sunday afternoon to a shooting at the Brentwood apartment complex off Sudley Road. PHOTO BY JOHN CALHOUN
Police: 1 shot outside Brentwood apartments in Manassas One person was shot over the weekend outside the Brentwood Apartments in Manassas, near the UVA Prince William Medical Center. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to a City of Manassas police. The incident is believed to be
isolated, and there was no threat to the wider community, the police said. City police officers were called to the apartment complex at Digges Road and Bruton Parish Court shortly before 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14, and found the wounded person on a sidewalk.
satory leave from 80 hours to 120 hours. During the current year, firefighters received 17% raises. Starting July 1, eligible police officers will receive $1,000 payments. Eligible officers include all who hold ranks at first sergeant and below. Also starting on July 1, police will be paid while on-call. For every 24-hour on-call shift, officers will receive a minimum of one hour of work at their overtime rate. They will also receive six weeks of paid family medical leave and 12 weeks total for parental leave. If both parents are county employees, each can receive up to six weeks of paid leave, according to the agreement. “Never again will another female officer have to get a (doctor’s note), so that she can take 12 weeks off with her newborn instead of six,” Katie Zaimis, president of the police department union, said of the additional leave time. Additionally, starting July 1, officers will earn more in “differential pay” for working a different shift. Eligible officers will receive an additional $1.50 per hour, instead of $1. “This was an employee-led effort from our police and fire (departments), and we probably would not be in this position if it weren’t for you all kind of leading the change and saying Prince William County should be a county that moves in this direction,” Franklin said. Reach Shannon Clark at sclark@fauquier.com
ing short on its annual housing goals. “When you are constructing fewer housing units in the county, you are yielding less students,” Cartlidge said. The five-year projections use data current as of last Sept. 30. The school division will reassess its plans with updated data over the next year. Even with fewer new housing units, Cartlidge said, an uptick in enrollment is projected for 2024. From pre-K through high school, enrollment is anticipated at 92,105, reflecting an increase in students in early childhood special education programs. Over the next five years, enrollment is expected to drop by around 420 students. Based on enrollment data, the proposed Capital Improvement Program suggests not only delaying construction of the 14th high school but also designing a smaller school for about 1,400 students. The school could be expanded in future years, if necessary, McDade said. Most Prince William County high schools are built to accommodate between 2,000 and 2,500 students. “When we build a new school, we can’t look at the school in isolation,” said McDade. “We do have to be responsible in how we build, so we don’t find ourselves at a place where we have so many schools that are underutilized.” Other schools in eastern and mid-county Prince William will likely be overcrowded in the near future and will be considered for expansion, McDade said. For example, the plan suggests exploring potential additions at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, Forest Park High School and Freedom High School to accommodate students in those attendance areas.
For school year 2024-25, those schools will have 669 students over capacity, school division officials say. The plan proposes delaying a renovation of Brentsville High School until the 2029-30 school year and adding 30 classrooms to the Nokesville School to deal with overcrowding projected in the 2028-29 school year. Potomac Shores Elementary School — projected to open for the 2027-28 school year to provide overcrowding relief for schools in Potomac Shores and Dumfries — may be overcrowded just one year later by 291 students. So, the plan suggests increasing the school’s size to accommodate 1,050 students. In eastern Prince William, the plan recommends adding 30 classrooms at Washington-Reid Elementary School in Dumfries and at the new school planned to replace Occoquan Elementary, where there is a high demand for early childhood special education programs. Construction is estimated to be complete in August 2027. In addition, 15 classrooms may be constructed at a renovated Ann Ludwig Pre-K Center in Woodbridge if needed, with an opening tentatively set for August 2028. The original elementary school closed in 2008. Renovations for Cedar Point and Swans Creek elementary schools are underway and will be completed by the 2025-26 school year. McDade will formally present the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget and the revised Capital Improvement Program to the school board on Feb. 7. Reach Shannon Clark at sclark@ fauquier.com
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The married couple were identified Monday morning as Nicholas Allen Smith Withrow, 42, and Brittnee Yvonne Posey, 30. The police investigation determined that the two were arguing, and Withrow shot Posey before turning the gun upon himself, according to Lt. Jonathan Perok, a Prince William County police spokesman. Family members found the deceased couple inside their Triangle home, located in the 18300 block of Cabin Road, on Sunday, Jan. 14. Police were called to the residence at 6:09 velopment (OHCD) p.m., according to anis earlier police news release. n was developed in The family members had received “concerning texts” indicating the couple was havcompliance with
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ing an argument before they arrived at the home, Perok said. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. A 3-year-old girl was also found inside the residence and was unharmed. The child was released to the custody of other family members, Perok said. The fatal shootings are the second fatal incident of domestic violence to occur in Prince William County since Jan. 1. Desire Alexandra Buggs, 24, of Woodbridge, was fatally shot last weekend while sitting in her husband’s car. Buggs’ husband, Daniel Okoe Lawson, also 24, has been charged with murder and other offenses in connection with Buggs’ death. Lawson is being held without bond at the Prince William-Manassas Adult detention center.
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Prince William County police respond to a home on Cabin Road in Triangle, where two people were found dead as a result of a double shooting on Sunday, Jan. 14.
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The ‘fierce urgency of now’: fighting fentanyl in Prince William County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said: “We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there is such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.” What we do “now” matters. As I pen this short appeal, I just left a wonderful 30th wedding anniversary celebration for a retired police officer and his lovely wife. As we sat at dinner, my friends and I shared our community’s sobering realities. We discussed two Christmastime overdose chaplaincy calls, one that I received and one I missed. The one I received was for a family who had lost a beloved father and husband. Just hours later, another call came in. This Christmas tragedy involved the fentanyl overdose of a 1-year-old child in our community in Dumfries. My heart broke as I heard these details. We do not live in an under-resourced community. We live in the overwhelming affluence of Northern Virginia. And yet, we are losing way too many people to
WILL ARCHER
fentanyl and opioids. I know the people. I have walked the streets. There are too many who should be living the American dream but, instead, who are writhing with nightmarish grief of loss and pain. I have served as a pastor for almost 30 years in some of the toughest cities in America, including New York City and Atlanta. I am familiar with evil and the ugliness of our society. For those of us on the front line, we see the bodies; we know the brokenness. Things have gotten progressively worse over the past several years. The volatility of this threat is exponentially more significant due to the ubiquitous and insidious nature of fentanyl. It is extraordinarily potent and remarkably accessible. This fact leads to the ease of reproducibility, as
it can be added to almost everything you can buy outside of a legitimate prescription, even ADHD medication. It is killing lots of Virginians. According to the Virginia Department of Health, almost 2,500 per year die from fentanyl-related overdoses. That is equivalent to an entire high school killed by fentanyl every year. It should be noted that 80% of all overdose deaths are fentanyl-related. It should also be noted that 10 times as many Virginians have gone to emergency departments due to drug overdoses, and that number is rising. That is over 22,000 drug overdoses, or almost three per hour. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is potent, pervasive and accessible. It is in every Virginia town, city, county, and nearly every Virginia school across the commonwealth. As Dr. King taught us, there “is” such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. In response to these realities, our church — Potomac Valley Church — is seeking to do our part to serve
and unite our community around awareness and action. With that in mind, we are partnering with Supervisor Andrea Bailey, the Office of Attorney General Jason Miyares, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Prince William County Community Services, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and the Prince William and Town of Dumfries police departments to host a fentanyl awareness and Narcan training event on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. There will be important information shared about how to spot fentanyl and what to do if someone you know is experimenting with it or overdosing from it. This event will be held at our Prince William Campus at 1006 Williamstown Drive in Dumfries. Please consider joining us or doing something in your Virginia community. What we do “now” matters. As Dr. King shared, “This is a time for vigorous and positive action.” 2024 is the year to embrace the fierce urgency of now in Virginia. Will Archer is pastor of Potomac Valley Church in Dumfries.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A message of equality and fairness I feel the world needs a message of equality and fairness today more than ever before. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates his life and his many achievements as a civil rights leader. As a Muslim, I appreciate that Dr. King’s ideals were something Islam teaches as well. For example, the Quran teaches, “O mankind, we have created you from a male and a female; and We have made you into tribes and subtribes that you may learn from one another. Verily, the most honorable among you, in the sight of God, is he who is the most righteous among you.” (49:14). During his farewell sermon, Prophet Muhammad said, “All of you are equal. All men, whatever nation or tribe they belong to, and whatever station in life they may hold, are equal.” I hope that we all can commemorate this day by seeing that we have common values and move forward together. HAZEEM AHMAD Manassas, VA Age 10 Member, Muslim Writers Guild of America
Data center lawsuits reflect broken democracy The tortured saga of the Prince William Digital Gateway is a textbook illustration of the wisdom of our founders. Our democracy is based on the principle of checks and balances, designed to ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful and the people’s interests are ultimately served. The people did their best, but it was obvious from the outset that no argument, however strong, was going to dissuade our ethically compromised officials from fealty to their corporate benefactors. No evidence, however
compelling, was going to overcome hundreds of thousands of dollars in tainted campaign donations. Numerous citizens engaged in the political discourse by dutifully trudging down to the McCoart Building every two weeks and spitting into the wind. It was apparent from those futile exchanges that the charlatans we mistakenly entrusted to serve the public interest had no conscience to appeal to and no shame to deter them. As the cement of the pre-determined outcome was poured, citizens realized that their only chance to
be heard was by an impartial judge who can make the honest decision any reasonable person would. So, that is the logical next step. It was always going to come to this. The lawsuits filed last week reflect not only how democracy in Prince William County breached rock bottom, but how irate citizens will have to contribute their own personal resources to restore it. Democracy is worth fighting for. It just shouldn’t be this hard. BILL WRIGHT Gainesville, VA
All county employees deserve a seat at the table I am a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for the Department of Parks and Recreation. I would like to begin by sharing how much it means to many of my county coworkers that they are a part of the collective bargaining ordinance and can choose to continue to work with our employers and the Board of Supervisors to improve our working conditions. Collective bargaining not only gives us the power to negotiate the changes we need but also strengthens local economies, advances economic and racial justice and improves recruitment and retention. However, I write today on behalf of another vein of employees —
part-time, non-benefited employees like myself — who still do not have a voice. Whether we have chosen not to be benefitted or otherwise, we do deserve to be included in collective bargaining. All of us should have the right to speak out against poor managerial behavior without fear of retaliation. All of us should have support in the workplace and the ability to voice concerns, regardless of benefit status. The work that I see being done at the gyms by part-time, non-benefitted staff is extraordinary. We are there for clients; we have stellar customer service; we watch for injuries; and we push our members
safely to their fitness potential. It is so special to see and be a part of this community. My coworkers and I are grateful to be able to stay a part of this community — and we want to. Part-time, non-benefited workers have an important, essential voice to the health, wellness and benefit of Prince William County. We deserve an opportunity to have a say in our benefits and workplace. We want to be a part of the greater PWC employee community, too. We do not deserve to be excluded. ANN MEDFORD Personal trainer and group fitness instructor Occoquan District
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Prince William libraries’ ‘memory cafés’ serve older adults, caregivers By Rachel Johnson Contributing Writer
New memory cafés at Prince William Public Libraries offer a unique and supportive space for older adults in all stages of aging. These cafés, offered through a collaboration with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William, are designed to cater to the diverse needs of seniors and providing a welcoming environment for social interaction, engagement and creative expression. At these cafés, three stations are set up to support the attendee’s preferences. One station is dedicated to fostering social connections, offering a space for attendees to engage in meaningful conversations and build relationships with others. This social station helps dissipate feelings of isolation and loneliness often experienced by older adults. The other two stations focus on creative activities – art projects and coloring greeting cards. These activities are not only enjoyable but also serve as cognitive stimulants, promoting brain health and overall well-being. Attendees have the
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Prince William Public Libraries are offering ‘memory cafes’ to older adults and their caregivers through May.
flexibility to rotate between stations, allowing them to explore different activities or choose one that resonates with their interests and abilities. Memory cafés also recognize the role of caregivers in the well-being of older adults. Caregivers attending these cafes have opportunities to connect with one another, share experiences, and provide mutual support. Caregivers can actively participate in the creative projects alongside their loved ones, fostering a sense of togetherness and joy. Prince William Public Libraries’ memory cafés go beyond providing a space for cognitive engagement — they create a community that values the unique needs of older adults and their caregivers. Through social interaction and creative expression, these cafés contribute to enhancing the overall quality of life for older individuals in the community. Prince William Public Libraries are offering memory cafés in Prince William County through the end of May. Registration is required for each session and participants can register on the “Library Events” page at pwcva.gov/library.
Weekend happenings: Warrenton’s restaurant week is coming 39 student artists from high schools And other ideas to in Manassas City and Prince William County. The exhibit includes student warm your spirits work in these categories: Art and TechBy Sondra Anzalone Special to the Times
The arctic chill is blustery, but that doesn’t mean you have to hunker down. Get out and treat yourself to a belly warming feast during Warrenton’s restaurant week, where you can score some delicious deals at some of the best spots in town. Art also warms the soul — let it lift your spirits at the ARTfactory, where 39 high school students are exhibiting their works in a multitude of mediums. The annual exhibit and competition runs through Tuesday, Jan. 30. Take your newfound inspiration to the ribbon cutting ceremony at Dabble Creative Reuse Center, where you can score materials for your next art project. Or take your ukulele to Bull Run library to dabble and tinker with tunes.
COURTESY
Warrenton Restaurant Week begins Monday, Jan. 22 and runs through Saturday, Jan. 27. Warrenton Restaurant Week: Monday through Saturday, Jan. 22 to 27. Local chefs will be showing off their skills while providing a unique menu at a set price. Participating restaurants include Cast Iron Craft House, Claire’s at the Depot, Denim and Pearls, Ellie’s Place, Harry’s at
Airlie, Molly’s Irish Pub and Shine on BBQ. Visit https://oldtownwarrenton.org/events for more details. Off the Wall 20th Annual High School Art Exhibit and Competition: Through Tuesday, Jan. 30. ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas. Features
nology, Painting/Drawing, Poetry, Wearable Art and Photography. For more information contact Jordan Exum at 703-330-2787 or email jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org. Dabble Creative Reuse Center Ribbon Cutting: Friday, Jan. 19 from 2 to 3 p.m.; the ceremony starts at 2:30 p.m. Dabble Creative Reuse Center, 9100 Church St., Suite 101, Manassas. Join the Prince William Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Dabble Creative Reuse Center (CRC) to the business community. A CRC is a combined thrift shop and a social spot for sustainable crafting. Bull Run Ukulele Players: Friday, Jan. 19, 1 to 2 p.m. For adults and teens. Beginner and longtime players welcome. Registration required; call 703-792-4500. Bull Run Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. Free.
UPCOMING PRINCE WILLIAM EVENTS JAN. 18 TO 24 ONGOING EVENTS Talking to the Author-Bookmark Contest: Chinn Park Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge. Through March 12. Design a bookmark around the theme “Feed Your Mind.” The bookmark contest form is available at: www.pwcva. gov/library and at Chinn Park Library’s Information Desk. The bookmarks of the first-place winners will be printed and available at the library in early summer. Off the Wall 20th Annual High School Art Exhibit and Competition: ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas. Through Jan. 30. Features 39 student artists from high schools in Manassas City and Prince William County. The exhibit includes student work in these categories: Art and Technology, Painting/ Drawing, Poetry, Wearable Art and Photography. For more information, contact Jordan Exum at 703-330-2787 or
email jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org. Thursday, Jan. 18 Yoga for Cancer: Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, 2300 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Classes are taught by Pat Fitzsimmons. Dress comfortably and bring a mat and water. Registration required; call 1-800-SENTARA. Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express: Dumfries Library, 18115 Triangle Shopping Plaza, Dumfries. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For all ages. Songs and books about trains. Free. FOCPRL “Public” Book Sale: Chinn Park Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates: Friday, Jan. 19, same times; 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bingo Every Thursday: Ornery Beer
Taproom, 8088 Flannery Court, Manassas. 6 p.m. Prizes for all winners. Food truck on site. Open Mic Night: Jirani Coffeehouse, 9425 West St., Manassas. 6 to 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Eavesdrop Brewery, 7223 Centreville Road, Manassas. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Support local artists. To showcase talents, sign up upon arrival. Friday, Jan. 19 Dabble Creative Reuse Center Ribbon Cutting: Dabble Creative Reuse Center, 9100 Church St., Suite 101, Manassas. 2 to 3 p.m. The ceremony starts at 2:30 p.m. Join the Prince William Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Dabble Creative Reuse Center to the business community. Occupations and Degrees with Grand Canyon University: Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. 1 to 3
p.m. For adults and students in grades 9 to 12. Learn the proper degrees and/or certifications in order to get the perfect job. Free. Bull Run Ukulele Players: Bull Run Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. 1 to 2 p.m. For adults and teens. Beginner and longtime player’s welcome. Registration required; call 703-792-4500. Free. Memory Cafe: Haymarket Gainesville Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For adults. Presented by Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William. Registration is encouraged; call 703-792-8700. English Conversation: Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. 12:30 to 2 p.m. For adults. Speakers of all languages are welcome. First come, first served
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CALENDAR, from page 8 until capacity is reached. Free. Karaoke Night: Brew Republic Bierwerks, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge. 8 p.m. Family “Feud Time” Game Night: Tin Cannon Brewiing Company, 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a team of up to six people. The winning team gets a prize. Live Music: Heritage Brewing Company, 9436 Center Point Lane, Manassas. 6 p.m. Featuring Bethany Gates. Trouvaille Brewing Company, 14600 Washington St., Haymarket. 5 p.m. Featuring Phillipe de Pontet. CraftWorx Taproom, 5615 Wellington Road, Gainesville. 8 p.m. Featuring the Moxie Band. Saturday, Jan. 20 ARTfactory Pied Piper Theatre Presents Guys and Dolls: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Additional dates: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m. Romantic comedy. For tickets and information, call 703-993-7759. Tickets $25-adult, $20-senior and student. Light Up the Night-Lantern Making Workshop: Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge. 1 to 2 p.m. For adults and children. All materials provided. To register, call 703583-6904. Parking fee. Food Giveaway at The Life Church: The Life Church, 12680 Darby Brook Court, Woodbridge. 9 a.m. to noon. Anyone in the community who is in need of food is invited to come and fill up bags of groceries free of charge. All Day Hiring Event: Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy, 13101 Public Safety Drive, Nokesville. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Recruiters and Staff will guide
you through the process. IES Human Trafficking Awareness Workshop: Prince William County Government A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free; registration is required; go to: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/ies-human-trafficking-awarenessworkshop-tickets0779228632817. Teen Ice Skating: Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas. 6 to 8 p.m. For ages 12 to 17. Bring friends; dress warmly. $8 per person. Reading with Dogs: Lake Ridge Library, 2239 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For all ages/families. Practice reading to a therapy dog at the library. Bring a book or read one at the library. Live Music: The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville. 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring Medicine Wind. Heritage Brewing Company, 9436 Center Point Lane, Manassas. 6 p.m. Featuring Stealin’ The Deal. Sunday, Jan. 21 Dale City Winter Farmers Market: Dale City Farmers Market, 14090 Gemini Way, Dale City. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Through March. GIVE Tutoring: Bull Run Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For grades K to 6. High school students tutoring elementary students in math, science and reading. Register at: https:// www.giveyouth.org. Wild Leesylvania: Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge. 3 to 4 p.m. Additional dates: Sunday, Jan. 14; same time. Explore the Discovery Room at the visitor center and learn about the critters who call Northern Virgnia home. Parking fee. Monday, Jan. 22 English Conversation: Central Library,
8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For adults. Speakers of all languages are welcome. Free. TAG: Teen Advisory Group: Montclair Library, 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For students ages 12 to 18. Earn service hours and help the library. Spend time with other teens. Health Literacy Conversation Workshop: Chinn Park Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. For adults. Students will improve English speaking and listening skills while learning about important health topics. Free. Model Railroad Show: Lake Ridge Library, 2239 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge. All day. Additional dates: Tuesday, Jan. 23; same times. For all ages. Presented by the Prince William Model Railroad Club. Displays of trains; chat with engineers and enthusiasts from the club. Free. Woodbridge Community Choir Spring Rehearsals: Lutheran Church of the Covenant, 15008 Cloverdale Drive, Dale City. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. New member’s welcome. Tuesday, Jan. 23 English Conversation: Haymarket Gainesville Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For adults. Speakers of all languages are welcome. First come, first served until capacity is reached. Free. Homeschool Hangout: Chinn Park Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge. 1 to 3 p.m. For all ages/ families. Join homeschool friends to relax and hang out. The library has free Wi-Fi, board games, video games and LEGOs. Free. Spanish Conversation: Bull Run Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. Noon to 1 p.m. For adults. Practice Spanish in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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First come, first served until capacity is reached unless otherwise stated. Free. Wednesday, Jan. 24 Bereavement Support Group: Chapel Springs Church, 11500 New Life Way, Bristow. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Hosted by the Spiritual Care Support Ministries. Each session will feature a video of personal stories from people who are grieving the death of a loved one, a workbook, guided conversation, and a chance to share personal experiences with others who have had a similar loss. Register by calling 540-349-5814. Breast Cancer Support Group: Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, 2300 Opitz Blvd., Hylton Education Center, Rooms CG, Woodbridge. 6:15 to 8:25 p.m. Information and emotional support for breast cancer patients. Teen Advisory Group (TAG): Manassas City Library, 10104 Dumfries Road, Manassas. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For ages 13 and up. Make a difference in the community and share ideas, earn community hours and meet new friends. Reading Buddies Squad-Read to the Dog: Bull Run Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For ages 4 to 10 with a caregiver. Come in, grab a book, a reading buddy and enjoy positive supportive reading practice. Permission slips from a parent or guardian are required. Karaoke Night at Sinistral: Sinistral Brewing Company, 9419 Main St., Manassas. 7 p.m. TABC Cornhole Tournament: Tucked Away Brewing Company, 8420 Kao Circle, Manassas. 7 to 10 p.m. Blind draw $5 person. See the full calendar of upcoming events online at princewilliamtimes. com/lifestyles/
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Prince William Times | www.princewilliamtimes.com | January 18, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, FOR A GENERAL INCREASE IN RATES CASE NO. PUR-2023-00194 On November 1, 2023, Virginia-American Water Company (“Virginia-American” or “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an application (“Application”) for a general increase in rates. The Company filed its Application pursuant to Chapter 10 of Title 56 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”) and the Commission’s Rules Governing Utility Rate Applications and Annual Informational Filings of Investor-owned Gas and Water Utilities. The Company requests authority to increase its rates to produce additional annual jurisdictional sales revenues of $19.7 million, a 30.16% increase over present pro forma revenues. Virginia-American states that this increase includes an annual water service rate increase of $15.2 million, or 29.00%, and a wastewater service rate increase of $4.5 million, or 34.88%. The Company indicates that this rate request is based on a 10.95% proposed return on common equity. The rates proposed for water and wastewater service in this Application are as follows: General Metered Water Service, effective on and after May 1, 2024 (Applicable to Alexandria, Prince William Water, Hopewell, and Eastern (including Goddard Systems) Districts): Minimum Service Rates Meter Size Proposed Rates 5/8" $18.00 3/4"
$27.00
1" 1 1/2"
$45.00 $75.00
2"
$120.00
3" 4"
$225.00 $375.00
6
$750.00
8" 10"
$1,200.00 $1,650.00
12" 16"
$3,225.00 $6,870.00
Water service in and around the Town of Waverly, effective on and after June 1, 2024: Minimum Service Rates Meter Size Proposed Rates 5/8" $18.00 3/4"
$27.00
1" 1 1/2"
$45.00 $75.00
2"
$120.00
3" 4"
$225.00 $375.00
6"
$750.00
8" 10"
$1,200.00 $1,650.00
12"
$3,225.00
16"
$6,870.00
Volumetric Rates Per 100 Gallons Class Residential
Rate Block First 2,000 GPM
Proposed Rates -
Residential
Over 2,000 GPM
$0.60660
Commercial Commercial
First 2,000 GPM Over 2,000 GPM
$0.37390
In its Application, Virginia-American proposes to complete its third and final phase of the rate consolidation that moves the Company’s district-specific rates for water service to a consolidated statewide single tariff pricing (“STP”) rate structure over the course of three general rate cases. The Company states that its proposal recovers each class’s revenue Potable Volumetric Rates Per 100 Gallons requirement through a single set of statewide minimum service charge rates and through Class Rate Block Proposed Rates volumetric rates that are specific to each rate class. Virginia-American proposes that the final phase of consolidating the Company’s Purchase Water Surcharge (“PWS”) occur at the PWS’s Residential First 2,000 GPM next rate change following the issuance of a final order in this proceeding, as the PWS adjusts Residential Over 2,000 GPM $1.07710 biannually on the first of January and June. The Company further requests that the Commission approve consolidated service Commercial First 2,000 GPM connection fees across the Company’s service territories. Specifically, Virginia-American Commercial Over 2,000 GPM $0.50170 is proposing a consolidated $2,000 service connection fee for 3/4" service lines. VirginiaAmerican states that it does not propose implementing the consolidated fee until after a final Industrial Potable First 2,000 GPM order is issued in this proceeding approving a final service connection fee and will continue to Industrial Potable Next 13,000 GPM $1.06540 apply its current service connection fees during the period interim rates are in effect. Industrial Potable Next 2,229,000 GPM $0.75420 The Company proposes a revenue decoupling mechanism (“RDM”) that it states is an alternative rate design mechanism that will function as an automatic rate adjustment clause. Industrial Potable Next 5,236,000 GPM $0.44160 Virginia-American states that the RDM compares the revenues collected under the traditional Industrial Potable Next 37,400,000 GPM $0.16010 customer-facing rate design with the revenues that would have been collected through a straight fixed variable pricing rate design on a forward-looking basis and accrues the Industrial Potable Over 44,880,000 GPM $0.23230 differences to be either credited to customers or collected from customers at a later time. The Company further states that it would make a filing with the Commission on or before January Non-Potable Volumetric Rates Per 100 Gallons 31 each year, and Commission Staff (“Staff”) and other parties would have 60 days to review any Class Rate Block Proposed Rates necessary reconciliation amount that would then be charged from April 1 through December 31 of that calendar year under the proposed RDM tariff. The Company proposes the RDM become Small First 7,480,000 GPM $0.26320 effective after a final order in this proceeding approving the RDM. Small Over 7,480,000 GPM $0.20540 Virginia-American also proposes a universal affordability tariff for water and wastewater service that would provide discounts both to the basic meter charge and to the volumetric Large First 7,480,000 GPM $0.21550 charges on participating customers’ bills whose bills for Basic Water Service are expected Large Over 7,480,000 GPM $0.17770 to exceed 2% of household income. Should the Commission approve the proposed universal affordability tariff, the Company requests that the final approved residential volumetric rates Wastewater, effective on and after May 1, 2024 (Applicable to Prince William Wastewater in this proceeding be calculated to incorporate recovery from non-participating customers of District): the amount of discounts provided based on an assumed 10% participation. Virginia-American further requests that it be permitted to defer the difference between the assumed discount Minimum Service Rates incorporated into final rates and the actual discount provided, and the Company states that any deferred amounts would be reconciled annually and recovered or credited to customers Meter Size Proposed Rates through the Company’s proposed RDM tariff. The Company also requests authority to defer the 5/8" $25.00 actual administrative costs, which the Company states will vary based on actual participation Volumetric Rates Per 100 Gallons in the tariff. 3/4" $38.00 In addition, the Company proposes to include electronic payment fees charged by the Rate Block Proposed Rates 1" $63.00 Company’s third-party payment processor in the Company’s cost of service. Virginia-American First 2,000 GPM - states that if approved by the Commission, customers would not be required to pay these third1 1/2" $125.00 Over 2,000 GPM $1.01210 party fees in order to pay their bills from the Company. 2" $200.00 Virginia-American states that it completed the acquisition of the water system of the Town 3" $375.00 of Waverly (“Waverly System”) on May 17, 2022. The Company now proposes to establish a new rate schedule for service to customers served by the Waverly System effective June 1, 2024. The 4" $625.00 Company further proposes that the rates for the Waverly System be gradually adjusted over the Unmetered $50.00 course of two rate cases, with the first adjustment occurring in this proceeding, to transition into the statewide STP structure. Virginia-American states that it completed the acquisition of the assets of E.L. Goddard, Inc. (“Goddard Systems”), on August 2, 2023. The Company proposes to move the rates in the Goddard Systems, which is part of the Company’s Eastern District, to align with its statewide tariff proposed in this Application.
The Company states that on June 27, 2023, it filed a petition (“Cape Charles Petition”) seeking authority from the Commission to acquire the water and wastewater systems of the Town of Cape Charles (“Cape Charles Systems”). Virginia-American states that if the Cape Charles Petition is approved, the Company proposes the water rates for the Cape Charles Systems be consolidated with the Company’s statewide STP rates and the wastewater rates for the Cape Charles Systems be consolidated with the Prince William wastewater rates. The Company further proposes that at the time it closes on the acquisition of the Cape Charles Systems, the existing Cape Charles rates be made interim and then adjusted following a final order in this proceeding, with the difference between the existing Cape Charles rates and the final rates approved in this proceeding being refunded to customers with interest. The details of these and other proposals are set forth in the Company’s Application. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Company’s Application, testimony and supporting exhibits for the details of these proposals. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may adopt rates, charges and/or terms and conditions that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents and may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing on the Application. The Commission noted that the proposed revenue requirement, if approved, would result in an increase to customer bills. Pursuant to Code § 56-238, the Commission suspended Virginia-American’s proposed rates and permitted Virginia-American to implement the proposed rate increase on an interim basis, subject to refund with interest, on and after May 1, 2024. The Commission did not permit the proposed consolidated service connection fee, the RDM or the universal affordability tariff to be implemented on an interim basis. On September 24, 2024, at 10 a.m., the Hearing Examiner will hold a telephonic portion of the hearing, for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. On or before September 18, 2024, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Hearing Examiner to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness portion of the hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. On September 24, 2024, at 10 a.m., or at the conclusion of the public witness portion of the hearing, whichever is later, in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Hearing Examiner will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence related to the Application from Virginia-American, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. To promote administrative efficiency and timely service of filings upon participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings, unless they contain confidential information, and has required electronic service on parties to this proceeding. An electronic copy of the public version of the Application may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company: Timothy E. Biller, Esquire, Andrea D. Gardner, Esquire, and C. Dixon Wallace III, Esquire, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Riverfront Plaza, 951 East Byrd Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23219, or tbiller@huntonak.com, agardner@huntonak.com, and cwallace@huntonak.com. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On or before September 18, 2024, any interested person may submit comments on the Application electronically by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file such comments with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00194. On or before April 19, 2024, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at: scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Notices of participation shall include the email address of the party or its counsel. The respondent shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to VirginiaAmerican. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00194. On or before June 28, 2024, each respondent may file electronically with the Clerk of the Commission at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Commission’s Staff, Virginia-American, and all other respondents. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, including, but not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00194. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, the public version of the Application and other documents filed in this case may be viewed on the Commission’s website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/CaseInformation. VIRGINIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY
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HOLLAND NAMED FOOTBALL COACH AT OSBOURN PARK
Robert Holland, 32, has been hired as Osbourn Park High football coach. He was an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at John R. Lewis High in Springfield for the last two seasons and an assistant at Woodbridge in 2021. Originally from Newport News, Holland was star wide receiver at Chowan (N.C.) University. OP was 1-9 last year.
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Cardinals soaring high in Year 3 McKenzie-led Gainesville girls basketball squad improves to 14-3 By Matthew Proctor Times Staff Writer
With 1:23 left in the fourth quarter of Gainesville High’s 60-26 girls basketball win at Patriot on Friday, senior point guard Madison McKenzie drove from the left wing to make a seemingly meaningless layup to put the Cardinals ahead by 34, but it was anything but. Immediately following the bucket, Gainesville head coach Daniel Nemerow called a timeout to tell McKenzie she had just scored her 1,000th career point, becoming the first Cardinal to reach the milestone. After being mobbed by her teammates, McKenzie, who went to Patriot as a freshman before Gainesville opened, walked to center court to receive a standing ovation from Cardinal and Pioneer fans alike. “I get to leave my mark at a new school, a school that I was nervous to even come to… it was just a really great feeling. I loved seeing all the fans cheer for me,” said McKenzie, who hit five 3-pointers and finished with 27 points. “To do it to my old coach (Patriot coach Antoinette Wadsworth) and in this gym, it meant a lot and I’m so proud.” “To get her 1000th in her last game in a school where she played her first ever high school game is kind of a neat thing,” Nemerow said. Entering the game 27 points shy of 1,000, McKenzie thought she needed 31, so the reaction from the Cardinals’ bench was a big surprise. “I was so confused,” she said. After the game, Nemerow tracked down the game ball and gave it to McKenzie, who plans on signing the ball and writing her career point total on it at the end of the season. McKenzie’s big game saw Gainesville improve to 14-3 overall and 6-1 in the Cedar Run District, where they sit in second behind defending Class 6 Region B champion Osbourn Park (7-0). In just their third season, the Cardinals have risen to regional and state prominence in record time. They finished 12-10 and advanced to the region tournament in their debut season in 2021-22, then improved to 23-5 and advanced to the state tournament last year. Off to another hot start, the Cardinals return nearly their entire lineup from last year’s squad and are hungry for more. “Obviously the girls have big aspirations. They want to win a trophy. They want to put a banner on the wall and all that, and I love that,” Nemerow said. “We’ll get through the regular season first and see where we stand and then look at what the roadmap is to get to where
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At left: Gainesville’s Madison McKenzie scored her 1,000th career point against Patriot on Friday. The senior point guard averages over 15 points per game. Above: Peyton Brown is averaging a double-double for the 14-3 Cardinals. Below: Sharpshooting freshman Grace Ellingson has provided a boost to the Cardinals’ starting lineup.
Cedar Run District girls standings
Osbourn Park (7-0, 11-3) Gainesville (6-1, 14-3) Battlefield (4-2, 12-4) Freedom-South Riding (3-4, 8-8) Osbourn (2-5, 5-9) Patriot (2-5, 5-10) Unity Reed (0-7, 0-13)
Cardinal District girls standings
Freedom-Woodbridge (5-1, 8-6) Colgan (4-1, 7-7) Potomac (4-1, 6-7) Woodbridge (2-3, 7-7) Gar-Field (1-4, 6-9) Hylton (1-4, 3-13) Forest Park (1-4, 1-13) we want to go.” Eyeing a deep playoff run, Gainesville upgraded their non-district schedule, which includes a 5631 victory over defending Class 6 champion James Madison on Dec. 2 and wins against Massaponax, Hayfield, Rolesville (N.C.) and Mastery Charter North-Pickett (Philadelphia, Pa.). They also competed in the Boo Williams Holiday Classic from Dec. 28-30 in Hampton, finishing as the
runner-up in the bronze bracket after topping Class 5 powers Deep Creek 50-48 in the first round and Norview 56-44 in the semifinals before falling to Fleming 54-35 in the final. “We wanted to, as many times as we could, test our team. We felt like Osbourn Park is the cream of the crop, especially in our district and in the state. And to be able to compete with teams that are that good every year, we felt we needed to beef up our schedule a little bit,”
said Nemerow. The Cardinals lost to Osbourn Park 52-46 on Jan. 5 to fall to 0-8 all-time against the Yellow Jackets, which includes losses in the district final the last two years and the region final last year. The teams meet again in the regular season finale on Jan. 30 at Osbourn Park and are likely to meet once, if not twice in the postseason. See BASKETBALL, page 12
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McKenzie tops 1,000 career points as Cardinals keep winning BASKETBALL, from page 11 “The matchup is interesting. We know each other well. The girls do, I feel like (Osbourn Park coach Chrissy Kelly) and I do, so I don’t think there’s a lot of surprises. It’s a game you just got to go out and make plays, be a good teammate, sprint when you need to. It’s a game of which team is going to do more little things well,” Nemerow said. While the Yellow Jackets have dominated the rivalry, McKenzie believes this is the year the Cardinals finally get one back, thanks to a size advantage. “Because we’re bigger than them, we can handle the post really well, we can get kick out threes… we should be able to get boards and second chances against them,” said McKenzie, who earned second-team all-state honors last season and is committed to Christopher Newport University. At 5-foot-8, McKenzie has led Gainesville in scoring each season and has upped her game by becoming an all-around point guard, leading the Cardinals in steals and assists as well. Said Nemerow, “She’s a game changer. She can score at all three levels. She added some post moves to her game this summer so that if smaller guards are on her, she can go inside. Obviously, she’s a great shooter and she’s as athletic as any-
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Averaging over 10 points and 11 rebounds per game, sophomore forward Peyton Brown (center) has been a force in the paint on both ends of the court for the Cardinals. Also pictured are Patriot’s Ella Negron (left) and Grace Honkus (right).
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body I’ve ever had.” Rounding out the starting lineup are seniors Delaney Gilliam and Kendyl Maxwell, sophomore Peyton White and freshman Grace Ellingson. White, a 5-foot-11 forward, averages a double-double while Gilliam and Ellingson complement McKenzie as sharpshooting guards. White had a season-high 22 rebounds against Osbourn Park and is having a huge impact. “(Peyton) sees the game slowing down for her a little bit this year, so she’s able to make plays and hunt rebounds and get blocks. And then she’s added some offensive things to her game, too,” Nemerow said. Nemerow believes the addition of freshmen Ellingson and Leylani Abraham can fill the void left by Demi Gilliam, the younger sister of Delaney and a first-team all-region selection last year who transferred to Paul VI, and take the Cardinals to the next level. “Leylani is more of like a traditional back to the basket big, which we don’t really have. Now she can shoot, too. (She’s) really gifted offensively,” he said. “Grace is a really good scorer. She’s an underrated defender. I think she’s really long, she’s really athletic. It’s made us deeper.” Other impactful contributors include seniors Ella Nhek, Aashi Chhabra, Jaclyn Robinson, junior Alyssa Blair, Gianna Naples and Michaela Nemarow.
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As our homes have grown, we’ve filled them with too much stuff. Fortunately, there’s lots of places to get rid of it. STOCK PHOTO
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Here’s where you can donate, dispose of or recycle Items locally By Denise Schefer
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The average American house in the mid-1970s was about 1,500 square feet, and that size steadily climbed to over 2,500 square feet by 2022. Since the 1970s, Americans have gained access to a larger number of consumer goods through the advent of online shopping sites such as Amazon that allow us to purchase items from across the globe very easily. As we purchase more and more goods, many of our homes have become filled with “stuff.” As a result, the self-storage industry has also proliferated, with currently more than 2.3 billion square feet of storage or more than 7 square feet of storage for every man, woman and child! The start of 2024 is a great time to reassess the purchases we make, and a good time to start minimizing what we keep in our homes. Homes that have less clutter allow us to clean them more easily and spend less time organizing, creating more time for what is important in our lives. Below is a guide I have put together with a variety of locations around Fauquier County where you can donate items that you no longer need. Please clip this article and use it as a reference over the coming months. My hope is that it will make it easier for you to pass on items to a new owner and help keep many of them out of the local landfill. Fauquier Community Thrift Store: 249 E. Shirley Ave. in Warrenton, phone: 540-359-6054. Donations are accepted Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepts household items, including furniture, kitchenware, clothing and jewelry. Fauquier County Corral Farm Collection Site: 8499 Bingham Road in Warrenton, phone: 540-422-8840. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accepts household trash, bulk waste and recycling. Items that can be recycled at this location include aluminum and steel cans, aluminum foil, anti-freeze, appliances, batteries, books, cardboard, cell phones, Christmas lights, Christmas trees, construction materials, electronics, eyeglasses, light bulbs, glass, mattresses and box springs, metal, oil, paper, pet carriers and crates, plastics, plastic bags, printer cartridges, helium and propane tanks, textiles, tires, U.S. flags, wood and yard waste. Household hazardous waste is accepted on the first and third Saturdays of each month. On Sundays, they do not accept concrete, brick, block, asphalt, rock, dirt and any chargeable item
(chargeable electronics, brush/yard waste, tires, freon appliances, mattresses and box springs). Remote sites are located at Catlett, New Baltimore, Marshall, Markham and Morrisville. (See county website for hours and details.) Fauquier County Remington Recycling Center: 113 S. James Madison St. in Remington, phone: 540-422-8840. Open Monday from noon to 5 p.m. during the fall and winter and 2 to 7 p.m. in the spring and summer; Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accepts aluminum and steel cans, aluminum foil, batteries (non-vehicle), books, cardboard, cell phones, Christmas lights, eyeglasses, glass, metal, paper, pet containers and crates, plastics, plastic bags, printer cartridges and textiles. Fauquier Fish: 680A Industrial Road in Warrenton, phone: 540-347-3474. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. They also have a waterproof tote outside the building for donations made when they are not open. Donations of food, personal hygiene products (soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toilet paper and tampons), baby care items (diapers, unopened baby wipes and baby shampoo), dog and cat food and Frontline for dogs are encouraged. “Free For Fauquier” Facebook Page: Local Facebook group with 4,200 members where you can give things away. If someone is interested in your item, they pick it up at your house, or you can arrange to meet in a public place. FYI: Many police stations allow local residents to meet outside the station if giving away or selling items. Habitat For Humanity ReStore: 617 Frost Ave. in Warrenton, phone: 540-216-3447. Donations are received Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accepts furniture, home goods and building supplies. Residents can also call to schedule a free donation pickup. Home Depot: 267 Alwington Blvd. in Warrenton, phone: 540-878-2236. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Drop off rechargeable batteries, plastic bags and compact florescent bulbs at the front of the store near customer service for recycling. Hope Heals Community Freestore: 606 Falmouth St. in Warrenton. Donations accepted Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. Accepts gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, safe and approved baby gear (nothing expired or potentially dangerous), personal hygiene and care items (unused soaps and shampoos, diapers, wipes, formula), as well as non-perishable
food items. Please label your bagged donations with information about what is inside. Noah’s Ark Outreach: 10499 Jericho Road in Bealeton, phone: 540-439-3590. Open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the third and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Accepts professional, business, outdoor and children’s clothing as well as washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, microwaves and other household items. Noah’s Ark Thrift Store: 4199-D Winchester Road in Marshall, phone: 540-364-8007. Open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Accepts furniture, in-season clothing and shoes and household items such as couches, loveseats, dressers, microwaves, washers and dryers and small and large TVs (newer style). Remix Market Warrenton: 6632 Electric Ave. in Warrenton, phone: 540-340-3856. Open Tuesdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Accepts clothing, home décor and gently used toys. They also accept furniture, but please call ahead to make sure they have space. SPCA: 9350 Rogues Road in Midland, phone: 540-788-9000. Open Thursday through Tuesdays noon to 4 p.m. Accepts bleach, paper towels, powdered laundry soap, canned cat food (pate style), cat litter scoopable, liquid laundry detergent (He), laundry pods, contract trash bags (33/42 gallon), 13-gallon kitchen trash bags, pine chips for bedding (rabbits), antibacterial hand soap (bulk size), bottled water, Scotch-Brite heavy duty scrub sponges, distilled water, rabbit food, guinea pig food, bath towels and used vehicles. The Salvation Army: 62 Waterloo St. in Warrenton, phone: 540-341-8385. Accepts donations Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accepts clothing, furniture, household goods, appliances and automobiles. A free donation pickup can also be scheduled. If you have additional places where items can be donated, please let me know, I would love to add them to my list! In the meantime, if you have any upcoming real estate needs or just want to know what your home is worth in today’s market, please reach out to me. Denise Schefer is a real estate agent with Long & Foster in Warrenton. She speaks both English & Spanish and won the 2019 Fauquier Times Readers’ Choice Award for Best Real Estate Agent. Denise Schefer Long & Foster Warrenton 492 Blackwell Road, Warrenton, VA 20186 Office: 540.349.1400 • Mobile: 703.217.7232
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ABC Legal Notice Full name(s) of owner(s): Summit Veterinary Care PLLC Trading as: Summit Veterinary Care, 7951 Gainesford Court, Bristow, Prince William County, Virginia 20136-5112 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Marketplace license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Tosha Starke DMV/President Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. Public Notices
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BEAUFORT CASE NO. 23-DR-07-01137 CONTOYA A. SIMMONS, PLAINTIFF, vs. BRITTANY K. CAMPBELL, and GEORGE OGOE, IN RE: S.N.C AND S.A.C. Minors under the age of 10 years DEFENDANTS TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscriber at Post Office Box 2020, Ridgeland, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days from the service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgement by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF HEARING TO: THE ABOVE NAMED PARTIES YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT A HEARING HAS BEEN SET IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER ON: DATE: TIME: FEBRUARY 8, 2024 10:00 A.M. You are hereby notified to be present in the Beaufort County Family Court in the County Courthouse at the time noted above. TIME ALLOTTED:15 MINUTES Conner B. Kincheloe Post Office Box 2020 Ridgeland, SC 29936 (843) 726-9553 January 2, 2024
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The Prince William County, Virginia Public Works Department in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program regulation 65.7(b)(1), hereby gives notice of the County's intent to revise the flood hazard information, generally located approximately 400 feet downstream of US Route 1. Specifically, the flood hazard information shall be revised along Marumsco Creek from approximately 610 feet downstream of U.S. Route 1 to approximately 170 feet upstream of U.S. Route 1. As a result of the revision, the floodway shall narrow, the 1% annual chance water-surface elevations shall increase and decrease, and the 1% annual chance floodplain shall widen and narrow within the area of revision. Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can be reviewed at the Prince William County Court at 5 County Complex Court, Suite 170, Prince William County, VA 22192. Interested persons may call Raj Bidari at 703- 792-7070 for additional information. Public Notices
Public Notice: Icon Tower US, LLC is proposing the construction of a wireless telecommunications facility with 150-ft (155-ft w/appurtenances) AGL monopole communication tower. This facility is to be located at 1950 Cherry Hill Road, Dumfries, Prince William County, VA (38.5710133 N, 77.2759079 W). Interested persons may comment and/or raise concerns regarding potential effects the proposed facility/tower may have on cultural resources and/or historic properties by contacting Delta Oaks Group within 30 days of this notice. Submit all comments, questions, concerns, or requests for additional information to: Delta Oaks Group, PLLC, Attn: Kermit Farrow, 4904 Professional Court, Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 342-8247, kfarrow @deltaoaksgroup.com Legal Notices
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158263-01-00; JJ158261-01-00; JJ158262-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: LINAREZ ALEMAN, GREYCI S; LINAREZ ALEMAN, BRITANI A; LINAREA ALEMAN, ALIZON The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF DETERMINE CUSTODY FOR MINOR CHILD; DETERMINE CUSTODY FOR MINOR CHILD; REQUEST AND OBTAIN SOLE CUSTODY It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) REEDEL LINAREZ CORDOVA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/08/2024 at 10:00AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158587-01-00; JJ158586-01-00; JJ158585-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: HOLGUIN, MIA MARIE; HOLGUIN, DAVID JR; HOLGUIN, MELISSA MARIE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF MIA MARIE HOLGUIN; DAVID HOLSUIN GARADO; MELISSA MARIE HOLGUIN It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DAVID HOLGUIN GARDO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/05/2024 at 10:00 AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158347-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: AMADOR MALDONADO, JENNIFER P The object of this suit is to: FLORENCIA MALDONADO RODRIGUEZ HECTOR ORLANDO VALDEZ BANEGAS JENNIFER PATRICIA AMADOR MALDONADO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) CHRISTIAN AMADOR MORALES appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/08/2024 at 10:00 AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158347-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: AMADOR MALDONADO, JENNIFER P The object of this suit is to: FLORENCIA MALDONADO RODRIGUEZ HECTOR ORLANDO VALDEZ BANEGAS JENNIFER PATRICIA AMADOR MALDONADO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) PAULA P MALDONADO RODRIGUEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/08/2024 at 10:00 AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158002-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: KRYVENKO, KIRILL The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF KIRILL KRYVENKO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ANDRIY ARTENYAK appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/16/2024 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena Deputy Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE
4840 Pearson Drive, Woodbridge, Virginnia 22193 In execution of a certain Second Deed of Trust dated September 23, 2022 granted by Juan Zapata, as grantor and borrower, securing the repayment of a loan in the original principal amount of $90,000.00, which Deed of Trust is recorded on September 23, 2022 among the Land Records of the Prince William County, Commonwealth of Virginia as Instrument Number 202209230068976, re-recorded on December 28, 2023 as Instrument Number 202312280065887, as the same may be amended from time to time (the "Deed of Trust"), a default having occurred in the payment of that certain Confession of Judgment Balloon Second Deed of Trust Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the main entrance to the Courthouse for the Circuit Court of Prince William County, Virginia (9311 Lee Ave, Manassas, VA 20110) on January 29, 2024, at 8:15 o'clock A.M. the Property described in said Deed of Trust, located at the above address and described as: The Land referred to herein below is situated in the COUNTY OF PRINCE WILLIAM, Commonwealth of Virginia, and is described as follows: Lot 14, Section 2, PEARSON'S LANDING, as the same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 2348 at Page 855, among the land records of Prince William County, Virginia. Property Address: 4840 Pearson Drive, Woodbridge, Virginia 22193 Tax Map No.: 8092-91-2675 Subject to any and all covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements, if any, affecting the aforesaid Property. TERMS OF SALE:
A deposit of $10,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is less, cashier or certified check, will be required at the time of sale. Settlement shall be by cashier's check or wire transfer of immediately available federal funds and shall occur within twenty (20) days from date of sale, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right in their sole discretion (but are under no obligation) to extend the date of settlement as may be necessary to complete arrangements for settlement. The deposit, without interest, shall be applied to the credit of the successful bidder at settlement. The balance of the purchase price over and above the retained deposit, with interest thereon at the note rate then being charged from the date of sale through the date of receipt of the balance of the purchase price, will be due at settlement. If the successful bidder fails to complete settlement as aforesaid for any reason whatsoever, the deposit shall immediately be forfeited, and the Substitute Trustees may resell the subject Property at the sole risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to cancel the sale, postpone the sale or remove any or all portions of the Property from sale at any time before the sale is announced as final for any reason, to reject any and all bids, waive deposit requirements, extend time for settlement, and announce additional terms of sale. In the event of any litigation involving this foreclosure sale, these terms of sale, or the property involving the Lender, purchaser and/or substitute trustees, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive reasonable attorneys' fee and costs from the non-prevailing party. Terms of sale announced at the public auction will supersede all advertised terms of sale. Any and all closing or settlement costs, including without limitation the preparation of the Substitute Trustee's deed, settlement and escrow fees and all state, county and local grantor tax, grantee tax, regional congestion relief fee, and WMATA capital fee shall be paid by the successful bidder. In addition, at settlement, the successful bidder shall pay all current and past due assessments, sewer or water charges, and all real estate taxes, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and any penalties and interest due on any of the foregoing, with respect to the Property, whether covering periods prior to or after the foreclosure sale. The risk of loss or damage to the Property shall be assumed by the successful bidder from and after the bid strike-down at the time of sale. The Substitute Trustees will not deliver possession of the Property to the successful bidder, who shall be solely responsible for obtaining possession of the Property.
NOTICE OF WILLINGNESS Token Forest Drive Sidewalk Project
The Prince William County Department of Transportation (PWC DOT), in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), proposes the construction of a 5- to 6-foot-wide sidewalk along the east side VM ;VRLU -VYLZ[ +YP]L 9V\[L ^P[O \W [V H MVV[ ^PKL I\ɈLY strip between the proposed sidewalk and proposed new or relocated curb and gutter. The sidewalk will provide pedestrian connectivity by eliminating the sidewalk network gap along the eastbound lane of Token Forest Drive between 6231 Token Forest Drive and the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church Entrance, for a distance of approximately 420 feet. The sidewalk construction will require dedication of right of way and easements from the properties owned by the GE J Manassas LLC, Trustees of the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church and Forest Glen Estates HOA INC. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 23 CFR 771, a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) has been prepared under an agreement between VDOT and FHWA for the project. The project will not impact properties protected by Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Review of the project design exhibit and the environmental document are available to view online at: https://www.pwcva.gov/department/ transportation/current-road-projects Written comments may be submitted within 15 calendar days following the date of this Notice of Willingness. Comments may be mailed to Mary Ankers, Project Manager, at 5 County Complex Court, Suite 290, Prince William, VA, 22192, or via email to MAnkers@ pwcgov.org (please include Token Forest Drive Sidewalk Project in the subject line). 0M [OLYL HYL JVUJLYUZ [OH[ JHUUV[ IL ZH[PZÄLK [OYV\NO [OPZ JVTTLU[ process, Prince William County is willing to hold a public hearing. You may request that a public hearing be held by sending a written request to Mary Ankers, Project Manager, at 5 County Complex Court, Suite 290, Prince William, VA, 22192, or via email to MAnkers@pwcgov.org (please include Token Forest Drive Sidewalk Project in the subject line) within 15 calendar days following the date of this Notice of Willingness. If a request for a public hearing is received, notice of date, time and place of the hearing will be posted. Prince William County ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need special assistance for persons with disabilities or SPTP[LK ,UNSPZO WYVÄJPLUJ` JVU[HJ[ 7>* +6; H[ Federal Project Number RTAP-5B01(505)
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The Property and all personal property applicable thereto shall be sold "AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS" without any warranty whatsoever express or implied and subject to any and all (i) deeds of trust, judgments, liens, tax liens, lis pendens, and any matters of record (ii) outstanding homeowner association assessments, (iii) existing housing and zoning code violations, (iv) filed or unfiled mechanic's and materialmen's liens, and/or (v) tenants, leasehold interests and other parties in possession, if any. Neither the Substitute Trustees nor the holder of the Note, nor their respective agents, successors, and assigns, make any representations or warranties with respect to the Property including, without limitation, representations or warranties as to the structural integrity, physical condition, construction, workmanship, materials, habitability, fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability of all or any part of the Property. The purchaser recognizes and agrees that any investigation, examination, or inspection of the Property being sold is within the control of the owner or other parties in possession and their agents and not within the control of the Substitute Trustees, the holder of the Note, or their respective successors or assigns. Immediately upon the conveyance by the Substitute Trustees of the Property to the purchaser at foreclosure, all duties, liabilities and obligations of the Substitute Trustees, if any, with respect to such Property shall be extinguished. Should Settlement not occur for any reason on the part of the Substitute Trustees, the purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Substitute Trustees: Jung Kim, 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1400, Tysons Corner, Virginia 22182 (Tel: 202-900-8595, Email: jkim@offitkurman.com; Alfredo Acin., 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1400, Tysons Corner, Virginia 22182 (Tel: 703-745-1827, Email: aacin@offitkurman.com). INTERESTED BIDDERS are encouraged to contact Substitute Trustees for additional information and materials concerning the Property; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, all such information and materials will be provided without any representations or warranties whatsoever.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ106902-01-03 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BYRD, TAYLOR ELIZABETH The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF TAYLOR ELIZABETH BYRD It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ISHMEAL G. HOWARD appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/26/2024 at 10:00 AM Atta Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ131181-03-02 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MENSAH, AVERY The object of this suit is to: MODIFY CUSTODY OF AVERY KAZIA MENSAH It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) HARRIET BOATENG appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/09/2024 at 10:00 AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF HAYMARKET FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AMENDMENT TO THE ADOPTED BUDGET The Haymarket Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 05, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Haymarket Town Hall, 15000 Washington Street, #100, Haymarket, Virginia 20169, and/or at such other times as to which such hearing may be continued, to consider amending the FY 2023/2024 budget as summarized below. This amendment will now increase the adopted Operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 by $1,093,734. The new overall adopted budget with these increases will be $4,403,673. The proposed budget amendments are available for public review both online at www.townofhaymarket.org HUK PU [OL *SLYR»Z VɉJL H[ Washington Street, #100 Haymarket, Virginia 20169. The hearing is being held in a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility to the facility should contact the Town Clerk at the above address or by calling 703-753-2600. Budget Amendment for FY2023-2024 Budget Operational Budget REVENUE: Transient Occupancy Tax Meals Tax VACO/VML Investment Interest on Bank Deposits Public Safety Sponsorships Farmer’s Market Town Ornaments Convenience Fee Reimburse. From Insurance Recovered Costs- Private Events 599 Law Enforcement Grant DMV Select Grant Transfer from ARPA Funds EXPENDITURE Town Administration: Salaries/Wages- Regular Salaries/Wages- Overtime Salaries/Wages- Part Time FICA/Medicare VRS Life Insurance Worker’s Compensation Accounting Services Meals & Lodging Legal Services Auditing Services Police Department: Salaries & Wages – DMV Grant FICA/MEDICARE Convention & Edu. (Training) Vehicle Maint./Supplies Uniforms & Police Supplies Economic Development Tourism/Traveling Marketing Town Tourism Haymarket Community Park: Demolition Events: Contractual Services Events – Other Police Depart. Events Farmer’s Market Debt Service: General Obligation Bond – Princ. Street Scape – Park Sidewalk: Architectural/Engineering Fees Construction Capital Improvement Funds Expense Storm Water Grant Match
Adopted 2023-24 Budget
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TOWN OF HAYMARKET ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158589-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: HERRERA, KADEN The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF KADEN HERRA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MARKO NEYRA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/05/2024 at 10:00 AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158333-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: KHAN, ALEEZAY The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ALEEZAY KHAN It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) HAMAYUN KHAN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/06/2024 Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF HAYMARKET Notice is hereby given that the Town of Haymarket Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 7 PM or as soon thereafter as may be heard at the Haymarket Town Hall located at 15000 Washington Street, Suite 100, Haymarket VA to receive public comment on proposed Ordinance #2024-001: An ordinance to consider amending the Town Code to add mobile food establishment and associated fees to the Haymarket Town Code Chapter 14, Section 14-1. A full copy of the proposed ordinance is available upon request or HYL H]HPSHISL MVY YL]PL^ H[ [OL 6ɉJL VM [OL ;V^U *SLYR H[ Washington Street, Suite 100, Haymarket, VA 20169 between the hours of 9 am -4 pm. The public hearing will be held in a public facility accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility of the facility or requesting special accommodations for a disability may contact the Town Clerk at 703753-2600 x205. If you wish to comment but cannot attend the public hearing, please send your comments to the Clerk of the Council, Kim Henry, by February 5, 2024 at 4:00pm, via email Khenry@townofhaymarket. org or via mail, 15000 Washington Street, Ste. 100, Haymarket, VA 20169. ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158326-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CORTEZ NAVARRO, INGRID M The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS OF INGRID MICHELLE CORTEZ NAVARRO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JAIME E CORTEZ MARTINEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/02/2024 at 10:00 AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158349-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: SORTO DURAN, CAMILA GABRIELA The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF CAMILA GABRIELA SORTO DURAN AND SIJA FINDINGS DOB 10-02-2017 It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOSE LAORO SORTO MOLINA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/15/2024 at 11:00 AM Jasmin Henderson Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158532-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: LEMUS HERNANDEZ, ALISON JASMIN The object of this suit is to: PETITION FOR CUSTODY OF ALISON JASMIN LEMUS HERNANDEZ (DOB: 11/19/2012) It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ERLAN ANTONIO LEMUS NOLASCO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/20/2024 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158083-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: GONZALEZ CORTEZ, VIVIANA M The object of this suit is to: SEEK CUSTODY AND LEGAL CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD VIVIANA MARISOL GONZALEZ CORTEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) FERNANDO PEREZ AGUSTIN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/06/2024 at 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158131-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: NAJARRO PERALTA, LUIS The object of this suit is to: GAIN SOLE AND PHYSICAL LEGAL CUSTODY OF LUIS ALFREDO NAJARRO PERALYA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X)MELVIN A. NAJARRO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/05/2024 at 10:00 AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158132-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: ESCOBAR SALMERON, ANDREA C The object of this suit is to: GAIN SOLE AND PHYSICAL AND LEGAL CUSTODY OF ANDREA ESCOBAR SALMERON It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X)JOSE SANCHEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/05/2024 at 10:00 AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158429-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: GONZALEZ-ORTEGA, ABNER A The object of this suit is to:OBTAIN SOLE PHYSICAL AND LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE MINOR CHILD AND THE REQUISITE FINDINGS OF FACT It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) NELSON YOMO ARROCHE RAMIREZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/12/2024 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158361-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BARAHONA RIVERA, BAYRON The object of this suit is to: GAIN SOLE PHYSICAL AND LEGAL CUSTODY OF BAYRON JOEL BARAHONA RIVERA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ELMER JOEL BARAHONA MENDOZA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/05/2024 at 10:00 AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158430-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: GOMEZ-MENDEZ, ADRIANA E The object of this suit is to:OBTAIN SOLE PHYSICAL AND LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE MINOR CHILD AND THE REQUISITE FINDINGS OF FACT It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) WILLIAM ESAU GOMEZ CRUZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/12/2024 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158362-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CLAROS RIVERA, JOSE N The object of this suit is to: GAIN SOLE PHYSICAL AND LEGAL CUSTODY OF JOSE NOEL CLAROS RIVERA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JERRY N. CLAROS REYES appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/05/2024 at 10:00 AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158531-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: DE LA CRUZ LPOEZ, ANTONY (DOB:10/15/2006) The object of this suit is to: PETITION FOR CUSTODY OF ANTONY DE LA CRUZ LOPEZ (DOB:10/15/2006) It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) LORENZO ANTONIO VASQUEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/20/2024 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158406-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MEJIA AVALOS, JEFERSON G The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS FOR JEFFERSON G MEJIA AVALOS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/08/2024 at 10:00 AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158534-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: OLVERA ORTIZ, ANGELO JAIR The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF THE MINOR ANGELO JAIR OLVERA ORTIZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JUAN CARLOS OLVERA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/20/2024 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ136484-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: ISLAS, BRAYAN ALEXIS The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF BRAYAN ALEXIS ISLAS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) RICARDO ISLAS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/01/2024 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158348-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: LANUZA BENAVIDES, ROSA NELLY The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ROSA NELLY LANUZA BENAVIDES It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) YASMINA V BENAVIDEZ MENDOZA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/06/2024 at 10:00 AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158412-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: SONTAY ICHEL, PABLO JOSUE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD PABLO JOSUE SONTAY ICHEL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) BONIFACIO PEREZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/21/2024 at 10:00 AM Jasmin Henderson Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158533-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CRUZ ORTIZ, MARIA ISABEL The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF THE MINOR MARIA ISABEL CRUZ ORTIZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JULIO JEOVANY CRUZ REYES appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/20/2024 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157136-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: SINCLAIR, DESTINY The object of this suit is to:OBTAIN CUSTODY OF DESTINY MAE SINCLAIR It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) THOMAS (UNKNOWN) appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/18/2024 at 02:00 PM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158360-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BUSTAMANTE GOEZ, JUAN S The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF JUAN SEBASTIAN BUSTAMANTE GOEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JHONATAN BUSTAMANTE HOYOS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/30/2024 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158449-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: STANLEY, CAMERON ELIJAH The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF CAMERON E. STANLEY It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DOMINIQUE I. STANLEY appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/20/2024 at 10:00AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158542-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BORJA DE JESUS, FREDERICK A The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF FREDERICK ALEXANDER BORJA DE JESUS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) GERMAN ANTONIO BORJA VELA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/21/2024 at 10:00 AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157918-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: ARGUETA DIAZ, JUAN EBARISTO The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF JUAN EBARISTO ARGUETA DIAZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) SILVIO ARQUIMIDEZ ARGUETA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/20/2024 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158365-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MENDOZA BERRIOS, DYLAN H The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF DYLAN HAZIEL MENDOZA BERRIOS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOSE SANTOS MENDOZA ALVAREZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/08/2024 at 10:00AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158476-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: VASQUEZ CHAVARRIA, GREBIL The object of this suit is to:OBTAIN THE CUSTODY OF GREBIL VASQUEZ CHAVARRIA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) GUMERCINDO VASQUEZ VASQUEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/18/2024 at 10:00 AM Jennifer Houchin, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158543-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MENDEZ SAAVEDRA, WANDA N The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF WANDA NICOLLE MENDEZ SAAVEDRA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOSE GERARDO MENDEZ MOLINA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/08/2024 at 10:00 AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158042-01-00/ 02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BURLARK, SIMEON JUDE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF SIMEON JUDE BURLARK It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DOMINIC BURLARK appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/02/2024 at 10:00 AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158392-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: ZELAYA, JESUS ALEXANDER The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN THE CUSTODY OF JESUS ALEXANDER ZELAYA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) NEFTALI ZELAYA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/22/2024 at 11:00 AM Jennifer Houchin Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158476-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: VASQUEZ CHAVARRIA, GREBIL The object of this suit is to:OBTAIN THE CUSTODY OF GREBIL VASQUEZ CHAVARRIA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) IRMA SUYAPA CHAVARRIA ARIAS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/18/2024 at 10:00 AM Jennifer Houchin, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158560-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: COLON SANCHEZ, MARYORIN The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MARYORIN YARICSA COLON SANCHEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ERICK RODRIGO COLON JEMENEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/05/2024 at 10:00 AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158113-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PAIZ MURILLOS, STEVEN G The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF STEVEN GERARDO PAIZ MURILLOS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MIGUEL ANGEL PAIZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/03/2024 at 11:00 AM Ataa Dwamena Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158393-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PEREZ, KATHERIN DANIELA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF KATHERIN DANIELA PEREZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DANNI AGUSTIN PEREZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/22/2024 at 11:00 AM Jennifer Houchin Deputy Clerk
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158560-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: COLON SANCHEZ, MARYORIN The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MARYORIN YARICSA COLON SANCHEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) VIVIANA DESSIRE SANCHEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/05/2024 at 10:00 AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk
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