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January 27, 2021 | Vol. 20, No. 4 | www.princewilliamtimes.com | 50¢ Covering Prince William County and surrounding communities, including Gainesville, Haymarket, Dumfries, Occoquan, Quantico and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

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County board approves 99 homes in the ‘rural crescent’ Ron and Marilyn Turner were among early recipients of COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, Jan. 20, the second day a new vaccine clinic was open at the George Mason University campus in Manassas.

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By Daniel Berti

Times Staff Writer

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted on party lines Wednesday, Jan. 20, to approve a 99-home development in the county’s designated rural area against the recommendations of both the county’s Planning Commission and county planning department.

The board voted 5-3 to approve both a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning for the development, known as “The Preserve at Long Branch,” with the board’s five Democrats voting in favor and the board’s three Republicans voting against.

The development will remove 146 acres from the county’s rural area, also known as the “rural crescent,” and allow for the construction of 99 homes on 1- to 4-acre lots. The current rural area policy allows only one home per 10 acres, meaning that without the rezoning only 31 homes would be allowed on the property.

COVID-19 vaccine Teacher placed on leave clinic opens in Manassas after telling students he See RURAL CRESCENT, page 4

Lack of space, vaccine limits doses to fewer than 400 a day attended Capitol protest

By Jill Palermo

Times Staff Writer

The Prince William Health District’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic at George Mason University was up and running smoothly during its first week in operation with inoculations taking about 35 minutes from start to finish, officials said.

Two challenges remain, however: Dose are limited and a lack of space is keeping vaccinations under 400 a day.

As of last week, the clinic was administering about 360 vaccinations a day instead of the anticipated 540, according to Amanda David, the Prince William Health District’s emergency preparedness coordinator.

The difference amounts to about 1,000 fewer

By Daniel Berti

doses a week. David said the change was driven by the need to maintain social distancing inside the new vaccination site at Beacon Hall, a dormitory and administration building located across the street from the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

“At this site, we thought we could do 540 a day, however the space got a little tight especially when we have folks who are needing some additional assistance. When we have caregivers and wheelchairs, things do get a little tight in there,” she said.

The clinic has 12 vaccination stations administering about six doses an hour. The clinic is open six hours a day, six days a week, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.

A teacher at Fred Lynn Middle School in Woodbridge has been placed on leave after appearing to tell his students during a recent Zoom class that he was present at the Jan. 6 protest and riot at the U.S. Capitol.

A student in the class took a video of the teacher, Benjamin Plummer, talking about his experience during the incident and shared the video on social media. The principal of the school then sent a letter to parents on Friday, Jan. 15, saying that Plummer had been placed on leave.

Prince William County Schools spokeswoman Diana Gulotta said Jan. 18 that the school system

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VACCINE CLINIC, from page 1 The clinic is being staffed with the help of about 1,100 local Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, including about 60 public school nurses. The clinic requires a staff of about 50 people to be fully operational, according to Amy Feinberg, Medical Reserve Corps coordinator.

The bigger problem than space, however, is a continued limited supply of vaccine. Doses flowing from the federal government to states to local health districts and hospitals continue to be limited.

The Prince William Health District received only one-fifth of the doses requested last week, David said, although she declined to say how many doses the health district received.

“We don’t want people knowing how much each health district is receiving for security purposes,” David said. “Although the vaccine clinics are publicized, the number of vaccines we receive each week does need to stay confidential.”

As of Jan. 20, the health district has received a total of about 10,000 doses and has administered about 4,000 of them, David said.

“The supply chain… is based on the federal government right now. So we are at the mercy of them,” David added. “So each week, we do put in a request for vaccine. Each week it’s very uncertain how much we will actually receive, but we are working through that and trying to find a way to ... get more doses.”

Statewide, Virginia is receiving between 100,000 and 110,000 shots and week, and state officials said over the weekend the state isn’t expecting a significant boost until vaccines from additional manufacturers, such as Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca, are made available to the state. As of Monday, Jan. 24, the state is now doling out doses to local health districts based on population, a change that should result in Prince William County receiving about 6,000 doses per week, state officials said.

More than 200,000 now eligible for vaccine locally

More than 200,000 people in the Prince William Health District are eligible for the vaccine because they fall within either group 1a or 1b.

The health district is working through them in priority order, according to Kathy Stewart, Prince William Health District spokeswoman.

Residents over the age of 65 and younger residents with pre-existing health conditions are being given appointments concurrently with the top-priority essential workers, Stewart said.

The health district has currently filled vaccination appointments through Feb. 15 and will not make new appointments until more vaccine is on hand, perhaps at the end of January.

The waiting list, which opened Sunday, Jan. 17, contained about 25,000 names as of Tuesday, Jan. 19, Brian Misner, Prince William County’s emergency management

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Prince William Health District weekly COVID-19 report 38,369 Cases Up 1,973 1,515 Hospitalizations Up 22 325 Deaths Up 12

14% (down from 16.2%) Percent-positivity rate on COVID-19 tests

Cases by age group: 8000

Don’t wait: As of last week, there were already about 25,000 people in priority groups 1a and 1b on the waiting list for COVID-19 vaccinations. Appointments are being made according to the CDC priority list and on a first-come-firstserved basis.

7,180 (+531) 6,793 6,634(+435) (+459) 5,532 (+369)

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Note: Case numbers current as of Monday, Jan. 25. Cases in red added between Jan. 19-25. Increases in age categories may not equal the overall cases because of reporting delays.

SOURCE: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

coordinator, told the board of county supervisors.

As of Monday, Jan. 25, a total of 17,876 doses of the vaccine had been administered in the Prince William Health District with 2,173 people fully vaccinated, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

The number includes doses administered by two local hospitals, Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center and Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, as well as the health district.

The Prince William County Office of Emergency Management is working with a few local pharmacies to stand up additional vaccination clinics, but officials have yet to release much information about them.

A vaccination clinic is expected to open this week at Veterans’ Park Community Center with help from Safeway pharmacists, David said.

Vaccine recipients signed up ‘on the first day’

On Wednesday, Jan. 20, a steady stream of vaccine recipients lined up outside the clinic to receive vaccines.

Many were seniors who said they acted quickly to register for shots soon after the county announced the vaccine appointments -- and before a lack of vaccine prompted the waiting list.

They included Anna May Davis, 80, of the City of Manassas, who said she filled out three different online forms before getting an email about her appointment.

As she waited in line outside the clinic on Jan. 20, Davis said “it felt great” to finally receive her vaccination and that she is is looking forward to traveling, perhaps on a river cruise this summer.

“This is a beginning,” Davis said.

“We haven’t been able to travel for a long while and I miss it. I also miss my family, just like everyone else.”

Also in line Wednesday were local historian Ron Turner and his wife Marilyn. They, too, said they tried to register for a vaccination as early as possible “on the first day,”

How to get on the vaccine waiting list:

Ron Turner said.

Jon Mattson, 88, of Gainesville, was there with his daughter, Tina Thomas, who said she made sure her dad registered as soon as possible.

“I just saw something on Facebook and quickly logged on,” she said.

Matteson said he wasn’t looking forward to anything in particular other than some protection from the virus.

“Hopefully, it will protect me from getting sick,” he said.

Ron Knecht, 83, of Nokesville, also received a shot on Jan. 20. He said the operation was smooth and efficient.

“My appointment was at 9:40 a.m. and I got my shot at 9:46,” he said.

Knecht had no complaints about the shot itself and said his arm felt fine. “I served in the military for 30 years and got plenty of shots,” he added.

Getting his vaccination, Knecht said, was a welcome step toward “how things used to be” even if the novel coronavirus has left the future uncertain.

“I don’t know what normal is going to be,” he said. “It’s probably never going to be like it was.”

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Online: www.vdh.virginia.gov/ prince-william.

Residents need an email address to register but can use the same email address for more than one family member. Prior to this change, couples who use the same email address were prevented from registering.

Phone: 703-872-7759 for those who lack a computer, internet access or have questions. The line is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Email: PWHDEPR@vdh.virginia. gov

Who’s eligible: • All age 65 and older • All under 65 with underlying health conditions • Group 1a: All health care workers, residents and staff of skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities.

• Group 1b: Includes teachers and essential workers as well as anyone age 65 and older and those between 16 and 64 with underlying health conditions.

Which form? Those who filled out an earlier version do not have to fill out the new form, as info collected earlier has been saved.

What comes next? After registering, eligible residents should wait to be contacted by the health district.

When will I get my shot?

Appointments have been filled through Feb. 15. New appointments will be scheduled in late January for dates after Feb. 15.

SOURCE: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH/PRINCE WILLIAM HEALTH DISTRICT Classified Sales Consultant Jeanne Cobert, 540-878-2491 jcobert@fauquier.com

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Despite vaccines, teachers call for virtual learning until April

By Jill Palermo

Times Staff Writer

About 3,000 Prince William County teachers and staff were in the process of receiving COVID-19 vaccinations last week, enough to cover just fewer than half of the 7,000 currently working inside county schools.

The move sped up vaccinations by a few weeks for about a quarter for the school division’s total 12,000 staff members, all of whom were already scheduled to have be vaccinated at INOVA Fairfax hospital beginning this Saturday, Jan. 30.

Prince William County School Board Chairman Dr. Babur Lateef said the vaccinations were targeted for “Tier 1” teachers, those with underlying health conditions. They were secured after local officials expressed frustration with local hospitals and the Prince William Health District that county teachers working in school buildings have had to wait for vaccine behind teachers in nearby counties where schools are still mostly all-virtual.

“They understand we wanted our teachers vaccinated sooner if possible,” Lateef said. “They all recognize that [Prince William teachers and staff] are working in schools in-person, and it seemed unfair.”

The accelerated timeline was welcome news to the Price William Education Association, according to local union Vice President Charles Ronco. But Ronco said speeding up the process for some staff won’t change the teacher union’s opposition to in-person instruction as local COVID-19 cases continue to surge.

Ronco noted that because the vaccine shots must be spaced weeks apart, most staff won’t achieve immunity until early March at the earliest.

“The vaccine is fantastic, it’s great, but it isn’t going to be implemented nearly fast enough to keep everyone safe,” Ronco said. “Until his curve is flipped and we’re beating this pandemic, it is not a safe practice to continue putting people in harm’s way.”

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Above left: Mountain View Elementary School kindergarten aide Nora Kelly welcomes students back into the classroom on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Right: Mountain View Elementary School kindergarten teacher Carrie Murphy escorts a kindergarten student into the school building on Tuesday, Nov. 10. (File Photos) The PWEA has called for the school division to keep most classes virtual since the start of the school year and has amplified those calls as local COVID-19 metrics have trended higher.

The Prince William Health District has the highest rate of infection per capita in Northern Virginia, a measure that exceeded 100 for the first time last week. The local rate fell to the mid-50s early this week, which is still “very high” according to the RAND Corporation, which analyzes COVID-19 metrics for the Virginia Department of Health.

According to the school division’s own COVID-19 dashboard, more than 700 cases have been reported among students and teachers since Jan. 1. The number includes cases among students and teachers working virtually.

The PWEA is calling for middle and high school instruction to remain virtual until the end of April and for “Tier 1” teachers, those with documented underlying health conditions, and “Tier 2” teachers, those with vulnerable family members, to

TEACHER, from page 1 is aware of social media posts “connecting employee(s) to the protests and riots at the Capitol Building” and will investigate the allegations.

She added that employees who engage in criminal activity could be fired.

“Prince William County Public Schools recognizes that employees have a right to engage in political activity on their personal time. However, employees may not engage in political activities during worktime, on school property, or using school resources. Employees who engage in criminal activity which calls into question their fitness as a role model for students may no longer qualify for employment with PWCS,” Gulotta said.

In the video, which has made the rounds on social media, Plummer can be heard telling students about his experience at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

“I was there. That’s what I witnessed. That’s what I saw. And I heard the media just blamed Trump supporters the whole time, and I knew that it was a setup,” Plummer told the students.

be allowed to teach virtually for the remainder of the school year.

The union is also calling for all classes currently in-person to revert to virtual until the end of March.

And it wants the school board to provide hazard pay to all staff members who have been required to work in schools.

Ronco, who is working virtually as a math teacher at Unity Reed High School, said the PWEA is concerned not only about teachers’ and staff members’ health but also that of the entire community as local COVID-19 metrics remain stubbornly high.

“Our members are scared, and when people are scared, it’s hard to do your job,” Ronco said. “… We need to make sure that people are safe. Right now, with the data being what it is now, it’s hard to believe anyone is safe.”

Lateef, a Democrat whom the PWEA endorsed in the 2019 election, acknowledged that many teachers are unhappy with his push to return to in-person learning amid the pandemic.

Plummer went on to tell the students that the actions of Trump supporters who took part in the rally and riot were “incredibly peaceful” compared to the Black Lives Matter protests and riots that occurred over the summer, and that they did not “damage or hurt things.”

“We listened to three months in the summer of organizations destroying cities, burning cities, looting cities. What did the media say about these people? Oh, they’re peaceful protesters,” Plummer said. “Now, you have Trump supporters that are incredibly peaceful. They all believe. They’re all Christians. They believe in God. You know, they’re not there to damage or hurt things.”

The attack on the U.S. Capitol was violent, however. It resulted in at least five deaths, including that of a Capitol police officer who was died after being beaten by rioters.

Video footage and first-hand accounts of the Jan. 6 riots show rioters beating police officers, trashing offices and stealing things from the Capitol building. So far, more than 100 people who participated in attack have been arrested, and

Still, Lateef said he is weighing the risks of having students and teachers in schools with what he said is the “learning loss” associated with online classes.

“I have parents saying [we] don’t care about their kids,” Lateef said when asked how he would respond to teachers who say the school board hasn’t shown enough concern for teachers.

About 17,000 students, including those in pre-K through third grades as well as special education and English language learners, are currently attending school in person at least two days a week. All 90,000 Prince William County students may continue to learn virtually if they choose to.

The school board voted on Jan. 13 to delay the return of students in grades four through 12 to schools for hybrid instruction by at least one month, until late February at the earliest. The school board will review the decision during their Feb. 17 meeting.

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more arrests are expected.

It remains unclear whether Plummer entered the Capitol building on Jan. 6 or if he was outside.

In a phone call Monday, Jan. 18, Plummer refused to answer any questions about his participation in the riot or whether he was being investigated by the school system, saying only “no comment.”

There have been no reports so far of any arrests of Prince William County residents in connection with the Jan. 6 riot.

A parent of a student in the class who asked to remain anonymous said she received a call from Fred Lynn Middle School Principal Hamish Brewer last week regarding the incident. She said that Brewer had assured her that he had discussed the incident with Plummer and that Plummer had been placed on leave.

According to the letter sent by Brewer to parents last Friday, substitute teachers will be taking over for Plummer for the time being.

Brewer did not return an email seeking comment.

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Occoquan launches timed parking zones

By Aileen Streng

Contributing Writer

Occoquan is hoping timed parking will ease its longstanding parking issues.

“For decades, business owners and residents have complained about the parking situation in Occoquan,” said Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta.

“Some of it is related to just how much parking we have, but a significant amount of it is related to business employees parking in front of each other’s stores on the street. This has been a sore point for a long, long time,” Porta said.

Following a November 2017 parking study, the Occoquan Planning Commission last September proposed a timed parking program to the town’s historic and business districts. On Jan. 5, the Occoquan Town Council established a “timed parking district” with three zones to include four-hour parking spots, eighthour parking spots and 20-minute parking spots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Occoquan’s new parking zones Beginning in March, the town will add the following parking zones: 4-hour -- Zone 1: Mill and Commerce streets as well as and sections of Union, Washington and Ellicott streets.

8-hour -- Zone 2: Under the Va. 123 bridge and a lot across the street, small lot off of Ellicott Street, cul-de-sac at the end of Mill Street by River Mill Park.

20-minute -- Zone 3: eight spaces near restaurant for quick pick-ups.

The town had a number of meetings with businesses after it had decided to proceed with the program but before it was approved.

With input from the Occoquan Merchants Guild, the plan was adjusted. Originally the program called for three-hour parking. That was changed to four hours. Additional eight-hour spots were added to the northwestern end of the town to accommodate business in that area.

“All the requests we got from the leadership, we incorporated,” Porta said.

“An additional hour was proposed to the Occoquan Town Council that would be more welcoming and give our customers and visitors time to shop, dine and enjoy Occoquan’s charm at their leisure,” said Betsy Merklein, president of the Occoquan Merchants Guild and owner of Personally Yours.

Merklein also said the guild was pleased with the additional eighthour parking by the park.

“The guild is fully aware of the parking issues in Occoquan. As the front line to the public, we consistently hear from visitors who had a hard time finding parking, could not find parking or had to park at one end of town and walk the length of the town to get where they wanted to go,” Merklein said. “We are an historic town bordered by a river and there are very few ways to add parking spaces to alleviate the problems. This new plan is what the Occoquan Town Council has decided will solve those issues.”

RURAL CRESCENT, from page 1 An additional 190 undeveloped acres of the property will be given to Prince William County by the applicant to use as public parkland that will include a new trail, non-motorized boat access to the Occoquan River and several historic preservation sites.

The property being given to the county is valued at about $4.7 million, according to the applicant. The development also comes with $4 million in proffers for the county, including $2 million for schools and $1.7 million for roads.

The development, located off Va. 234 in the Coles District, has been heavily criticized by residents in nearby communities, however. Dozens of residents spoke against the project, voicing concerns about increased traffic in their neighborhoods as well as the project’s potential impacts on school capacity in the area.

Members of conservation and environmental groups like the Prince William Conservation Alliance, The Coalition to Protect Prince William County and The Greater Prince William Climate Action Network also spoke in opposition to the project. Members from those organizations said they believe the new homes will increase sprawl in the county and that the development does not align with the county’s goals of creating new development in proximity to public transit.

Other county residents spoke in favor of the project, including some who said the addition of a new county park and new historical sites for the county would be of public benefit.

The board’s three Republicans have expressed staunch support for keeping the current rural area policy in place. Brentsville Supervisor Jeanine Lawson (R) said approving a project with a higher density would set a precedent for future projects considered by the board. Lawson said it would be a “catalyst for opening up the rural area.”

“It could be a great project. But the problem is that it’s in the rural area,” Lawson said.

Supervisor Yesli Vega, R-Coles, who represents the district in which the development will be built, said that she would listen to her constituents who are opposed to the project and vote “no.” Vega added that breaking the current zoning rules to allow the development may lead to more applications from landowners seeking a similar rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment in the future.

PHOTO BY ROGER SNYDER

This 2012 aerial photograph shows the north end of the 146-acre development dubbed “The Preserve at Long Branch.” The developer will donate about 190 acres containing the site of an old gold mine and mill to the county for new parkland as part of the deal.

“Why would we break our own rules to make an exception for million-dollar mansions?” Vega said.

The homes to be built at “The Preserve at Long Branch” are estimated to cost $750,000 and up, according to the applicant.

Supervisor Pete Candland, R-Gainesville, said he believed the approval of the project could be the end of the “rural crescent” in Prince William County, and agreed that landowners in the area may seek similar exceptions to the rules in the future.

The rural area was created in 1998 as a buffer against increased sprawl in the county. Its 117,000 acres have remained sparsely populated compared to the rest of the county since it was adopted. But the zoning of the area has also been described by some county staff and advocates as a form of “exclusionary zoning,” that keeps affordable housing out of neighborhoods through land use requirements.

The “Preserve at Long Branch” is slated for land just off Va. 234 in the Coles District. It has been in the works for over a decade and was formerly known as “Mid-County Parks & Estate Homes.”

The developer, Mark Granville Smith, pur-

“The group that is really going to be impacted by this are the business owners and their employees. They are now being encouraged in park in the eight-hour slots. That doesn’t mean they can’t park near their businesses to unpark stuff but then they are going to have to move to the eight-hour slots,” Porta said.

The cost of the program, which includes new signs and an electronic-chalking software system so town police can monitor compliance, is about $6,000. The fine for not complying is $50.

“We are not trying to make any money on this,” Porta said. “Realistically, people will come into compliance pretty quickly.”

Town staff reached out to Middleburg, which has timed parking, and learned it didn’t have any compliance issues.

The town will continue education efforts throughout February and begin the program in March.

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chased the land in 2003. He has come before the board with an application to develop the land on several occasions. Discussions about the development led to the county’s decision to conduct a study of how to best preserve the rural area in 2014.

Occoquan Supervisor Kenny Boddye (D), who has occasionally acted as a swing vote on the board by siding with the board’s three Republicans on land-use cases, said last November that he opposed the development – but changed course.

“By permanently conserving and granting public access to 192 acres of open space and irreplaceable historical sites, the Preserve at Long Branch offers inclusive conservation,” Boddye said in an emailed statement shortly after the vote.

Boddye added that he believes the approval of the project “does not spell the end of the ‘rural crescent,’” and that he hopes it will mark “a more honest, realistic approach to the conservation of open space.”

Ahead of the vote, at-large Chair Ann Wheeler (D) said she believes the county’s current rural area policy “is not working” as it was intended.

The county’s rural area has steadily lost its agricultural land to 10-acre lots over the past two decades as the county population has risen. Some large-lot farmers in the county are seeking to sell their land because they say the growth in the county has not been friendly to agriculture.

“There’s just something wrong with the formula,” Wheeler said.

The board will begin discussing a slate of new rural area policy proposals later this year that include tools that could help preserve more farmland and boost agritourism in the county. Right now, no date is set for those discussions to begin.

Supervisor Andrea Bailey, D-Potomac, lauded the board’s approval of the project in a press release, specifically citing the added money for county schools and roads and the new parkland given to the county.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for us as a board to show what smart growth looks like. We are investing in our schools and roads while preserving our environment,” Bailey said. “From an equity lens, this project gives public access to one of our county’s beautiful waterways. Truly a win for the People of Prince William County.”

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It’s time to take a big step toward ending hunger in Va. As soon as the pandemic broke out, my office grew increasingly concerned with the large number of our constituents who faced the prospect of food insecurity. We heard desperate stories of need from those who had lost incomes, so we worked to increase support for food banks, identified places where those impacted financially by the pandemic could get help, and volunteered at a local site that serves those in need. As the pandemic continues to rage and the economic recovery leaves many behind, food insecurity has increased by 50% in our commonwealth, impacting nearly 1.3 million Virginians.

To address rising hunger in Virginia, and to build on recent work

by Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration, several colleagues and I have introduced Virginia House Bill 1820, which expands access to food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to an estimated 25,000 families making the children in those families eligible for free school meals and better able to learn. The bill also supports wage growth eliminating so called “cliff effects” in Virginia’s current program by which a small increase in income results in immediate loss of benefits.

Our bill will also improve access to SNAP and other programs for college students. The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice’s research shows that even before COVID-19, 39% (or more) of today’s college students were experiencing food insecurity and many have lost their jobs during the pandemic. The Virginia State Council of Higher Education tracks SNAP eligibility and utilization by Virginia college students. Over the 2015-16 academic year they estimated that approximately 77,000 Virginia students were eligible for SNAP. Of these students only 16,000 received SNAP in the fall and an even smaller number, 11,000, received it all academic year.

It is counterproductive to deny students access to food support as hunger causes a host of negative health consequences that impede a student’s ability to attend and complete college. SNAP, and other public benefits, such as access to child care, can increase students’ financial stability and improve a student’s likelihood of complet-

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DEL. DAN HELMER

ing degrees or certificates. Those students who graduate, in turn, are far more likely to obtain higher paying and more stable jobs. They are less likely to become reliant on public benefits in the future.

Our bill is not just good for the hungry. It’s also good for Virginia’s bottom line. For years, Virginia’s SNAP policies have left millions of federal dollars untapped, and our bill will bring those dollars to the commonwealth. At the same time, our bill saves our state on the cost of administering the SNAP program.

Critically, HB 1820 would not just bring in federal dollars and eliminate red tape, but also generate an estimated $10.5 million annually in new economic activity, helping to create jobs and sustain our small businesses even as we feed the hungry.

Many other states have implemented similar changes while using federal dollars to do so.

Virginia, on the other hand, has ranked 47th of 50 states in leveraging access to federal programs to feed the hungry. Streamlining access to public programs, like SNAP, and expanding eligibility to people in need will bring Virginia ahead where it has fallen behind.

With House Bill 1820, we have the rare opportunity to pass a bill that has no downsides and no tradeoffs in support of Virginia’s people and economy -- at virtually no cost to the state. I’m looking forward to working together with colleagues from both parties to take a major step toward ending hunger in our commonwealth.

Dan Helmer is the delegate for the 40th District, encompassing portions of Fairfax and Prince William counties. A Democrat, businessman, and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, he is a reserve member of the United States Army. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the United States Army or the Department of Defense.

GUEST OPINION

We want the rural crescent left alone Five members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors blatantly failed to listen to the voice of the people of the county. Maybe because they do not represent the section of the county we live in. So why should they care, right? Maybe because they didn’t think we were eloquent enough or didn’t present our points very well.

It sure seems that we were dismissed rather easily and without much thought at all, whatsoever.

Just because we live in an area that is zoned agricultural doesn’t mean we are rubes. It is not just because we want no more development. It’s a way of life. It’s country. It’s families.

It’s a refuge from the grind and traffic and hustle and noise. It’s being able to have some chickens or cows or horses. It being able to have neighbors who can’t look out their window into yours. It’s having neighbors who care, and share and pitch in when help is needed. It’s not having cookie cutter homes piled on top of one another.

Our kids are safer, their lives are simpler. They get to immerse themselves into a culture that is disappearing more and more in our great country. A culture that’s farm-like and

idealistic, much like it was when we were growing up. Lots of farms here in Prince William County then. They are disappearing as the urban sprawl slithers into their places. A sad note in our county’s and country’s history.

No, we don’t want more development. We want the rural crescent left alone. We want you to hear us.

We elected you. You should not have your own agenda. Our voices matter, whether you like them personally or not. It’s the majority of the people that matter. You can say to yourself, “I represent the majority.” The truth is there were few there who wanted this development. The ones that mattered were there. The ones that mattered live in this area and are the ones affected by your imaginings of a greater good. We don’t want our region changed for the reasons I stated, and there are probably many more.

We are tired of politicians ignoring us. Mr. Candland, Ms. Vega an Ms. Lawson, I commend you for standing for your constituents. The rest of you, reconsider the consequences of your actions.

NORMAN RAY WILSON Manassas

Rural crescent is a gem to be preserved, not destroyed The Preserve at Long Branch development is the first development permitted with sewer in the rural crescent. It is the demise of Prince William County’s green space. Supervisors who voted for this proposal are out of touch and not from this region. The donated park will not have a table, toilet or parking area.

It’s a parking lot and trail. Dove’s Landing Park still has no sign, table or toilet. What’s the point?

How can Chair Ann Wheeler and the supervisors completely disregard the citizens and supervisors from the Coles, Brentsville and Gainesville Districts? For Wheeler to imply there are no farmers shows us how uninformed she is. Has she ever spoken with residents who farm there, apparently not!

My friend moved with her horses to Orange County. Her land flooded because the Lake Jackson Dam is broken! She’s no longer on the edge of development and doesn’t have the best of both worlds, where she can shop or enjoy the Hylton Performing Arts Center or be close to a military medical center. Have they met families who move to the rural crescent just to escape urban sprawl?

The rural crescent is a gem to be preserved. How dare Chair Wheeler imply that these folks in opposition just don’t understand and that we lied in our outreach to inform the public?!

Citizens don’t know how to navi-

gate the county web page, but they know they experience uncontrolled growth, crowded schools, gridlocked roads, pools, libraries and recreation centers that are too crowded. They understand GREEN space and want to protect what is remaining from the GREEDY speculators. Homes built in the rural area and mid-county will impact every road north of that area!

We CARE about our community!

The Northern Virginia citizens seek recreational activities in the countryside of Loudoun and Fauquier counties. They enjoy wineries, breweries, wedding venues, bed-and-breakfasts, farm- to-table restaurants, farm weekends, tours, orchards, hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hiking, festivals, four-wheeling and paintball, ropes courses, campgrounds, petting zoos and family activities. They support country stores with local vendors.

Citizens from every ethnic and professional background want to escape the rat race!

We’ve all lived in apartments, townhouses and worked hard and saved to be able to live where we do. Some people want to live in the country, not in a developed cookie cutter neighborhood. The rural crescent should be available as an alternative lifestyle and should be embraced, not destroyed.

LORI FENN Manassas

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The Seton School boys basketball team (7-3) visits Highland School (2-0) Thursday in an important Delaney Athletic Conference clash at 6:30 p.m. Highland is led by Villanova signee Angelo Brizzi. The game was moved from Jan. 22. The rivals play again Feb. 5 in Manassas.

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One-two punch of Blackman, Bertrand has Patriot girls in first

By Peter Brewington

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For her full-time job, Antoinette Wadsworth is a Licensed Professional Counselor who supports children, adolescents, and families with behavioral and mental health needs.

In her sixth year as Patriot girls basketball coach, Wadsworth brings an upbeat temperament to all her duties, and she’s smiling a lot this year.

That’s because the Pioneers have opened 8-0 in the Cedar Run District and are closing in on the district title.

“I’m very proud of how they’ve shown themselves to be flexible and adaptable in the middle of a pandemic. They’re focused first on safety for themselves and the unit,” said Wadsworth.

The Pioneers (8-2 overall) are led by the dynamic guard tandem of senior Caitlin Blackman and junior Elena Bertrand. The two rotate between point guard and shooting guard.

Blackman, who will play at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., aver-

PG: Elena Bertrand (Jr.). SG: Caitlin Blackman (Sr.). G: Kiley Smith (Sr.), G-F: Addisyn Banks (Soph.). F: Ella Negron (Fr.). ages 17 points, nine rebounds and three steals. She’s a four-year starter and the heart-and-soul of the Pioneers. “She’s a great teammate and always locked in. Her heart beats basketball,” said Wadsworth, who calls Blackman a great competitor.

“You can’t miss her on the floor.”

Another vital cog is Bertrand, who averages 16 points and four assists.

“Elena really matured this past summer. She’s more confident in her role and has gotten more verbal as a leader.

She wants to play at the next level and is hungry this year,” Wadsworth said.

Blackman and Bertrand are the only returning starters, with Blackman and starting guard Kiley Smith the only seniors – joined by three juniors, three sophomores and two freshmen. Patriot has just ten varsity players, as some re-

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Dynamic guards Caitlin Blackman (No. 5) and Elena Bertrand (No. 4) have fueled Patriot’s rise to the top of the Cedar Run District. The Pioneers are 6-0 with two district games left Wednesday at Osbourn Park and Friday vs. Battlefield. turnees opted out due to the pandemic.

Freshman Ella Negron is the tallest starter at 5-9 and ranks third on the team in scoring at nine points a game and leads the Pioneers with eight rebounds per contest. Sophomore Addisyn Banks also starts.

“She has really committed to get better every practice and every game,” the coach said.

Patriot typically employs man-toman defense and runs a motion offense.

Patriot made the state tournament in 2016-17 under Wadsworth, eliminating Landstown (Virginia Beach)

in the quarterfinals before falling to eventual champion Colonial Forge.

The Pioneers (8-2) have reeled off eight straight wins after a season-opening loss to Cardinal District juggernaut Colgan, followed by a double overtime defeat to Forest Park.

With two district games left it appears the 8-0 Pioneers need to hold off Osbourn Park (6-1) to claim their first Cedar Run regular season title in school history. They edged OP 44-36 on Jan. 13. “Our best game was that one,” Wadsworth said. “We’re shooting for No. 1 and the district title.”

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OBITUARIES Judith Eleanor Sisk Scheuble Judith Eleanor Sisk Scheuble (Judy) passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Judy was preceded in death by her Mother Nell and Father Roger, sister Phyllis Sisk, brothers Edward Sisk and George Sisk.

She is survived by her husband Larry D. Scheuble; her two daughters Kristen S. Hylton and Amy S. Riggio; son-in-law Joseph Riggio and Rick Hylton; the apples of her eye - her grandchildren, Parker D. Hylton and Skyler M. Riggio; sister Joann Garrett (Gary Garrett), sister-in-law Joyce Sisk and will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

A Virginia native, she was born on April 25, 1944 and was raised in Fauquier County, Judy attended grade school in Rectortown and high school in Marshall. She worked at the Office of Naval Research Washington DC and at Vint Hill Farms Station where she met Larry. She and Larry wed in 1968 and in 2020 celebrated their 52nd Wedding Anniversary.

Judy went on to hold several jobs in Marshall, VA such as a Bank Teller and at Cooley Service Company on Main Street she was bookkeeper and receptionist.

As a faithful servant of God and a lifelong member of Rectortown United Methodist church, Judy gave countless hours and love to her church and her church family. Some of her favorite roles at RUMC include Church Prayer List coordinator, Sunday school teacher, choir member and vacation bible school servant. Judy also gave many years to supporting the Marshall community within the school system, Claude Thompson Elementary (Gumdrop Square, Backpack Buddies), the girl’s PTA organizations and countless others. Her presence will truly be missed.

Service date and time have yet to be determined. Please access the Rectortown UMC website at www.rectortownumc.org for more details. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rectortown United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Marshall, VA. Please visit www.roystonfuneralhome.net to express online condolences to the family.

Peggy Ann Bridgett Starkes Walters Peggy Ann Bridgett Starkes Walters, born to the late William and Catherine Bridgett on October 7, 1960, Peggy was the second oldest of three children including Joyce Marie Hogue and the late Roy Hamilton Bridgett.

She grew up in Fauquier County and moved to Prince William County where she had her first child Nathaniel Lee Adam Bridgett and also met and married James T. Starkes.

Peggy and James had three children together Destiny, James, August and her adopted daughter Deshea all of Prince William County, she was a graduate of Stonewall Senior High School Class of ’79. Peggy was a beloved neighborhood “Mother” and an Assistant Teacher at Mullen Elementary where she would work up until her retirement in 2011.

She was briefly married to Andrae Walters, hence her recent last name. She played a major role in the raising of three of her grandchildren that lived with her in their early years of life and continued to do so after they left her residence. Peggy was a lover of all things flowers and plants alike, she also loved cooking and feeding people and devoted a majority of her time to doing so. She loved to travel and was planning on traveling to Texas within the next few months to visit with friends.

Peggy was truly loved and adored by so many and touched the hearts of everyone that she came in contact with.

Peggy is survived by her sister Joyce Marie Hogue and her husband Earl Hogue, her five children Nathaniel Bridgett (Tina), Destiny Starkes (Emmanuel Tibbs), James Starkes ll (Kerri Yates), August Starkes and DeShea Robinson. Her grandchildren LaKira Starkes, Roy Starkes, Elias Thompson, Amarii Jackson, Nastasya Bridgett, Nathaniel Bridgett ll Richard Burkes and Tomasita Burkes and her great grandson Liam Burkes. Her nieces Catherine (Cat), LaShaun (Shaun) and Patti (Boo) Moore, Great Nephew Kaiden Moore and Great Nieces Kamden and Khouri Moore. She is also survived by a host of other family members and friends that will miss her dearly.

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Mary Virginia Jefferson

Mary Virginia Jefferson, 74, of Remington, VA, passed January 21, Lauretta Gertrude Craig 2021.

A private graveside service will be Lauretta Gertrude Craig, 66, of held.

Bealeton, VA, passed January 15, Online condolences can be given at 2021. www.joynesfuneralhome.com Funeral services were be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 12:00 pm, Phyllis Jane Tapscott at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Phyllis Jane Tapscott, 89, of Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, Washington, DC, passed January 20, 20187.

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Martha Rose McNeal Martha Rose McNeal, 73, of Amissville, VA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 surrounded by beloved friends and family.

Martha will be buried beside her husband, Steve, in Helvetia, WV at a graveside service in the spring.

Martha was born July 5, 1947 in Greenville, SC to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thomas Hopkins.

She earned a college degree in education. She met her future husband, Steve McNeal, in Richmond, VA. They were married on April 17, 1976 in Greenville, SC and settled in Amissville, VA. Martha pursued a career teaching mathematics in Prince William County Public Schools. After decades as an educator, Martha retired to enjoy travelling, gardening, and sharing beach vacations with friends. She will be remembered as a devoted, loving wife, and a true and generous friend. Martha was a special blessing to those who knew her.

Martha was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thomas Hopkins of Greenville, SC, her brother Michael Hopkins and his wife Ann, and her husband Steve McNeal.

She is survived by her niece Mell Clodfelter of Greensboro, NC, great-nephew, Adam, great-nieces, Misty and Amber, great-great-niece, Cagney, and great-great-nephews, Noah and David.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Piedmont.

You may sign the guestbook and submit condolences to the family online at www.stoverfuneralhome.com.

Stover Funeral Home and Crematory, Strasburg, VA is serving the family of Martha R. McNeal.

Dorothy Birdine Pechacek (nee Johnson) Oct 12th 1924- Jan 15th 2021 Dorothy Birdine Pechacek died from Covid 19 in January of 2021. She was born in Mt Calm, TX. She lived in many different places including Germany and Japan after the war. Her final years were spent in Gainesville, VA and Fayetteville, NY. She was a true Lady in every sense of the word. She was charming, creative, smart, beautiful and made friends easily. Her nearly black hair, jade green eyes and wide toothy grin lit up every room she charmed. She loved to collect fine art, antiques and relished any chance to visit local thrift shops. Mrs. Pechacek came from the famous Texas families of the Johnsons and the Byrds. She descended from John Rolfe/ Pocahontas and was a notable cousin of US Presidents and a close relative to Gus Grissom, one of the earliest Astronauts for NASA. She was preceded in death by her husband Major Melvin Lee Pechacek who passed some 30 years earlier and her eldest son Melvin Jr. who also died from Covid 19 in May of 2020.

She now rests and joins both, peacefully in Heaven.

She is also survived by 3 sons, Glenn of Laurel MD, Michael of Phoenix AZ, Joe of Onancock VA , and a daughter, Karen of Centreville VA and many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

She will be missed and her memory cherished by all her family, friends and neighbors as we remember her and remember the other victims of this pandemic.

Rest in peace to all who have suffered and to all those we have lost worldwide

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OBITUARIES Leroy Eugene Henry Leroy Eugene Henry, 90, of Warrenton died January 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Warrenton December 3, 1930 to the late Russell Henry and Erva Sisk Henry.

He is survived by seven children, Patricia Hunter (James) of Middletown, Diane Wright of Warrenton, Kathie Dent of Lexington Park, MD, Barbara Slater of Stephens City, William Henry (Anne) of Falls Church, Danny Henry (Joanne) of Appomattox, Richard Henry (Deeta) of Centreville, and raised as a son James Harrison (Tammy) of Culpeper.

Also surviving over 100 grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife Peggy Stevens Henry, a daughter Carol Harrison, and 3 grandchildren.

A Funeral will be held Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 11am at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, 10am.

Interment will follow at 2pm at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA. Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com

Glenda Leeper Biecher Glenda Leeper Biecher of Warrenton, VA. died peacefully of natural causes as her son held her hand and her full-time caregiver and daughter in-law was by her side at Fauquier Hospital on November 3, 2020. Glenda was 87 years old when God called her home.

She is survived by her daughter and son, Mari Barnhart of Dillsburg, PA and James Biecher of Warrenton, VA; two granddaughters Stephanie Slater of Noblesville, IN and Christina Ayers of Zionsville, IN; 2 greatgranddaughters; older sister Shirley Adams of Camp Hill, Pa. and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Mary Leeper; by her beloved husband of 43 years George; and by her younger sister Dana Geesaman.

Born on August 19, 1933 in Mifflintown, PA, she grew up on a dairy farm where she loved to ride her father’s work horses, her horse and a gentle dairy cow that she was not supposed to ride. She graduated from a one-room schoolhouse, was then accepted to State Teachers College in Shippensburg, PA now Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. While in college she dated George, they fell deeply in love and they married on March 5, 1955.

Glenda was a devoted wife and mother. Also known as Penny from childhood, nicknamed by her parents because she was as small as a penny when she was born. She decided to start teaching at Hamilton Elementary School in Carlisle, PA as a first-grade teacher. She was an innovative teacher and was loved by her first-graders and their parents.

Often parents would ask for Glenda to be their child’s teacher. This was the case especially if Glenda had taught an older sibling of the child.

Glenda started a program to “read to the elderly”. She would march her class a couple of blocks to an elderly care home where each child would read a book to one of the residents. This program was one of the first of its kind and was immensely enjoyed by the residents of the home. The program gained notoriety and Glenda along with her students was recognized on the local TV news while reading to the residents.

Glenda’s other nickname, Meme, was given to her by her first granddaughter Stephanie when she was 2 years old. Stephanie and her sister Christina loved spending time with their grandparents. Meme cherished being a grandmother. She would take her granddaughters for long walks daily and read them books. At bedtime Meme, Pappy and both granddaughters would climb into bed and Meme would say prayers with the granddaughters and then she would say, “time to get on the sleepy train” and off they would go to sleep.

Glenda’s husband George had an accident early in their marriage which caused George to become disabled. Glenda needed help with George so the family decided to have them move in together with their son, his wife and granddaughters in Warrenton VA. Glenda was the primary caregiver of George and she took wonderful care of him until the very end of his life.

Glenda was a devout member of Warrenton Church of Christ. Known as Miss Penny by the members, she started a card ministry where she would send cards to the sick, for birthdays or to any member that needed uplifting. She also was known as the Prayer Warrior. This is because everyday she would get up at 6am and read the Bible and pray for everyone on her long list. She felt honored to be able to go to our Lord for people in need. Miss Penny will be deeply missed by her church family.

Glenda´s memorial service will be at the Warrenton Church of Christ.

Date and time will be this spring and be announced on the Church website http://warrentonchurchofchrist.org

Martin (Marty) George Knudslien Martin (Marty) George Knudslien, age 90, of Nokesville, VA passed peacefully on Sunday, January 17th, 2021 at his residence in Nokesville, Virginia.

Marty was born on June 27th, 1930 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, son of the late John & Thelma Knudslien.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and proudly completed 30 years of honorable service to his country. After excelling as a helicopter repair technician, Marty worked his way up to become an ace pilot of every helo in the Army’s inventory. Service assignments included two combat tours in Vietnam; personal pilot to VP Hubert Humphrey; and the Presidential Flight Detachment, serving Presidents Nixon and Ford.

Military honors bestowed upon Marty include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air Medal with 19 Oak Leaf Clusters, Master Army Aviator Badge, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and the Presidential Service Badge.

Martin is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Ruth M. Knudslien; two children, Mark Knudslien of Nokesville, VA and Sandy Allen of Annapolis, MD & her husband, Greg; two grandsons, Garrett Allen of Annapolis, MD & Gordon Allen of Baltimore, MD and a brother, John Knudslien & his wife, Pat of East Weymouth, MA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, Donald Knudslien, Thelma Knudslien Mann and Joyce Williams.

A service and interment with full military honors will be held at Arlington National cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans at www.DAV.org.

Online thoughts and condolences may be made at www. moserfuneralhome.com.

Albert Lee Putnam Albert Lee Putnam, age 70, a longtime Warrentonian, passed away on January 23, 2021.

Born in Warrenton in 1950, he was a graduate of Fauquier High School in 1969 where he served as FFA President. He was then a graduate of Virginia Tech in 1973 where he met his beloved wife, Betty. He was a retired Auditor for the Department of Defense and an active Member of Warrenton Baptist Church where he could often be found as a calming influence in the nursery during services. During his children’s younger years, he served in many roles including assistant coach for various sports and Assistant Scout Master for BSA Troop 180. For the better part of the last decade, he served as neighborhood President and/or Board Member of the Villas at the Ridges of Warrenton.

Albert is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Putnam; two children, Christopher “Hutch” Putnam and his wife, Catherine of Gainesville, VA and Sarah Putnam Curry and her husband, Benjamin of Harrisonburg, VA; his mother, Ella Putnam of Warrenton, VA; four siblings, Kenneth Putnam and his wife, Marie of Rixeyville, VA, Beverly Barr and her husband, Lonnie of Linden, VA, Ronnie Putnam and his wife, Janie of Fauquier County, VA and Ricky Putnam and his wife Karen of Warrenton, VA; four grandchildren, Nathaniel Curry, Lincoln, Mackenzie and Noah Putnam.

A visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from 6-8pm at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 1:30pm at Moser Funeral Home and a burial to follow at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton, VA. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431.

A registry for online condolences and link for a live online broadcast of Thursday’s funeral service can be found at: www.moserfuneralhome.com

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ150316-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re KNIGHT ORTEGA, OTHSMAR A The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF OTHSMAR ALEXANDER KNIGHT ORTEGA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) FRANKLIN W KNIGHT DEL CID appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/23/2021 11:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ15407-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re BARCENAS, SANTANA ROYCE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF SANTANA BARCENAS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/18/ 2021 11:00AM Rakia Goldsmith, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ150403-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re TOL MENDEZ, ANGEL JOSUE The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY FOR ANGEL JOSUE TOL MENDEZ – 07/09/2004 It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MIGUEL ANGEL TOL RAMOS appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/12/2021 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149977-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: RIVAS BAIRES, BELLA LIZBETH The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF BELLA LIZBETH RIVAS BAIRES It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) CARLOS ENRIQUE RIVAS MANZANO appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/04/2021 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ150077-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MARTINEZ GUARDADO, ARIANA G The object of this suit is to: PETITION FOR CUSTODY AND FATUAL FINDINGS FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS OF ARIANAN MARTINEZ GUARDADO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ERICK ANTONIO MARTINEZ MARTINE appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/15/2021 02:00PM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ135469-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GUZMAN FUNEZ, SHEILA The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE JOINT CUSTODY OF THE MINOR, SHEILA GUZMAN FUNEZ (DOB 07/17/2010), BETWEEN THE PARTIES It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JORGE ALBERTO GUZMAN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/15/2021 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk

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Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ150268-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re COREAS GUEVARA, TANIA BEATRIZ The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF COREAS GUEVARA, TANIA BEATRIZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) OSCAR COREAS appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/08/ 2021 10:00AM Theresa Robinson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ108842-01-02 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re BILLINGSLEY, KEITH; JR The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF KEITH BILLINGSLEY JR It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) KEITH BILLINGSLEY SR appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/10/ 2021 10:00AM Joy Cole, Deputy Clerk

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS ONE COUNTY COMPLEX COURT PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA 22192 February 2, 2021 Public Hearings

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DUMFRIES, VIRGINIA ON

February 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as may be heard By a Virtual Meeting via ZOOM

https://zoom.us/j/99636899625?pwd=Q2crZnZ3VEdJd3JEMnVYc3pmcWJqQT09

The Planning Commission of the Town of Dumfries hereby gives notice of a public hearing for discussion on a code amendment as it relates to Chapter 54 of the code of The Town of Dumfries, The Town of Dumfries Subdivision Ordinance to designate the Director of Planning & Community Development as the Town Council’s Agent for the review and approval of subdivision applications and to make minor editing amendments to such chapter.

A copy of the proposed ordinance and any associated documents can be provided electronically by request or are available for review at the Office of the Town Clerk at 17739 Main Street, suite 200, Dumfries, VA 22026 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 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 703-221-3400 or dhobgood@ dumfriesva.gov during the hours listed above.

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1. Endorse the Final Design of the Summit School Road and Telegraph Road Improvement Project: The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment on endorsing the final design of the Summit School Road and Telegraph Road Improvement Project – Occoquan Magisterial District – Transportation

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DUMFRIES, VIRGINIA ON

February 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as may be heard By a Virtual Meeting via ZOOM

7:30 p.m.

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1. Special Use Permit #SUP2019-00046, Dar Al Noor Mosque Expansion: To allow for the expansion of an existing religious institution with related facilities, including but not limited to, a prayer hall, administrative offices, multi-purpose banquet hall, youth and senior center, meeting rooms, play areas, childcare and/or private school with associated administrative offices, auditorium, and medical clinic as an ancillary use. The proposal also includes associated signage modifications for a new freestanding sign with electronic message board. The subject ±12.13-acre property is located on the north side of Hoadly Rd.; ±290 feet east of the intersections of Hoadly Rd. and Lost Creek Ct./Websters Way; north of the intersection of Hoadly Rd. and Queen Chapel Rd.; is identified on County maps as GPIN 8093-51-4254; and is currently addressed as 5404 Hoadly Rd. The site is zoned A-1, Agricultural; is designated SRR, Semi-Rural Residential, in the Comprehensive Plan; is located within the Domestic Fowl Overlay District; and partially located within the Hoadly Road Highway Corridor Overlay District – Coles Magisterial District – Planning

The Planning Commission of the Town of Dumfries hereby gives notice of a public hearing for discussion on a code amendment as it relates to Chapter 70 (Zoning), Article IV to designate the Director of Planning & Community Development as the Town Council’s Agent for the review and approval of site plan applications, to establish standards for the waiver of site plan requirements by the Director of Planning & Community Development to be extended beyond five years, and to make minor editing amendments to such chapter.

A copy of the proposed ordinance and any associated documents can be provided electronically by request or are available for review at the Office of the Town Clerk at 17739 Main Street, Suite 200, Dumfries, VA 22026 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 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 703-221-3400 or dhobgood@ dumfriesva.gov during the hours listed above.

2. Zoning Text Amendment #DPA2019-00003, Domestic Fowl Overlay District: To amend Article V, Part 508 of the Prince William County Zoning Ordinance, and the current Domestic Fowl Overlay District map – Countywide – Planning 3. Zoning Text Amendment #DPA2021-00005, Cattle: To amend Article III, Part 300 of the Prince William County Zoning Ordinance, to provide greater flexibility in allowing cattle as an accessory use to a residential principal use in A-1 zoning district – Countywide – Planning For additional information, contact Andrea P. Madden, Clerk to the Board, at (703) 792-6600. A copy of all staff reports, proposed resolutions and ordinances, and other documentation will be available for review by the public in the office of the Clerk of the Board at One County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, 22192.

In addition, all meeting materials will be posted online when the agenda is published. pwcgov.org/government/bocs/Pages/Meeting-Room.aspx.

The meeting agenda and link to watch the Board meeting is available on the County’s website at https://www.pwcgov.org/government/bocs/Pages/MeetingRoom.aspx.

Members of the public may appear at the Board of County Supervisors’ Chamber in the McCoart Building, One County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, at the designated time to express their views. Members of the public may also speak remotely by registering through the County’s website at https://pwcgov. granicusideas.com/ by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.

ACCESSIBILITY TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The hearings are being held at a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any persons with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact Andrea P. Madden, Clerk to the Board, at One County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, or by telephone at (703) 792-6600 or TDD (703) 792-6295. Persons needing translation or interpreter services for the deaf must notify the Clerk to the Board no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2021.

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BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DUMFRIES, VIRGINIA ON

February 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as may be heard By a Virtual Meeting via ZOOM

https://zoom.us/j/99636899625?pwd=Q2crZnZ3VEdJd3JEMnVYc3pmcWJqQT09

The Planning Commission of the Town of Dumfries hereby gives notice of a public hearing for discussion on a code amendment as it relates to Chapter 70 (Zoning) of The Town of Dumfries, to amend Sec. 70-1 (Definitions) to add four new housing type definitions and the definition of floor to area ratio, to Sec. 70-13 (off street parking) to establish regulations for shared parking within the Main Street Small Area Plan, to Sec. 70-14 (signs) to establish guidelines for the approval of sign permits within the Planned Main Street District (PMSD), to Chapter 70, Article III, to establish a new residential zoning district, Division 15, Residential off Main Street (R-OMS), and to establish a new mixed use zoning district, Division 16, Planned Main Street District (PMSD).

A copy of the proposed ordinance and any associated documents can be provided electronically by request or are available for review at the Office of the Town Clerk at 17739 Main Street, Suite 200, Dumfries, VA 22026 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 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 703-221-3400 or dhobgood@ dumfriesva.gov during the hours listed above.

Run dates: January 27, 2021 and February 3, 2021

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BOARD CHAMBER, 1 COUNTY COMPLEX CT PRINCE WILLIAM, VA 22192 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 17, 2021 7:00 PM 1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment #CPA2017-00007, Route 29 Small Area Plan: This small area plan will replace a portion of the I-66/Route 29 Sector Plan and provide greater emphasis on detailed planning, visioning, economic development, and design in order to develop a plan that represents the study area with its own character, vision, and implementation strategy. The small area plan encompasses approx. ± 865.5 acres of land that is located in between Rte. 15 and Interstate 66. The area is bisected by the Lee Hwy. (Rte. 29). Approximately 1⁄2 mile west of the study area is James Madison Hwy. (Rte. 15), while to the east lies I-66 and John Marshall Hwy. (Rte. 55). This small area plan provides a comprehensive look at the study area including land use, mobility, green infrastructure, design elements, economic development analysis, cultural resources analysis, level of service analysis, and implementation. Proposed text edits and map changes are available for review on the Planning web site www.pwcgov.org/SmallAreaPlans. Brentsville Magisterial District 2. Special Use Permit #SUP2020-00028, Sheetz – Orchard Bridge: Request to allow a motor vehicle fuel station with associated sign modifications.

The ±2.43-acre site is located on the northeastern quadrant of the intersection of Centreville Rd. and Orchard Bridge Dr.; is addressed as 7285 Centreville Rd. and 8236 Orchard Bridge Dr.; and is identified on County Maps as GPINs: 7897-35-3460 (pt.) and 7897-35-4244 (pt.). The subject site is zoned B-1, General Business, is designated CEC, Commercial Employment Center, in the Comprehensive Plan, and partially located in the Redevelopment Overlay District and the Yorkshire Small Area Plan study area. Coles Magisterial District 3. Special Use Permit #SUP2020-00033 McDonalds at 2891 Dale Boulevard: Request to allow the redevelopment of an existing McDonald’s restaurant to include an additional drive-through lane & ordering station, with related sign modifications. The property is located ±225 feet east of the intersection of Dale Blvd. and Gideon Dr.; is currently addressed as 2891 Dale Blvd.; and is identified on County Maps as GPIN: 8291-53-0355. The site is zoned RPC, Residential Planned Community Mixed Residential and Non-Residential; is designated RPC, Residential Planned Community in the Comprehensive Plan; and is located within the Dale Boulevard Highway Corridor Overlay District (HCOD) and Dale City Special Planning Area. Neabsco Magisterial District 4. Public Facility Review PFR2020-00018, Lake Manassas Water Treatment Plant: To construct two new buildings and the addition of three 12,000-gallon storage tanks in each building on the existing water treatment plant campus to meet Virginia Department of Health (VDH) standards. The ±16.6 acre site is located at 14329 Glenkirk Rd. and is identified on County maps as GPIN 7396-31-4870; is zoned A-1, Agricultural, and the Long Range Land Use designation is PL, Public Land. Brentsville Magisterial District Copies of the above files can be viewed in the Planning Ofc. @ 5 County Complex Ct., Ste. 210, PW, VA. Copies of staff reports may be requested after 02/10/21, or you can view reports @ www.pwcgov.org/planning or contact us @ (703) 792-7615 or email us @ planning@pwcgov.org. For the full list of items scheduled for this agenda see www.pwcgov.org/pc.

ACCESSIBILITY TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The hearings are being held at a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact the Planning Ofc. @ the above address & No., or TDD (703) 792-6295. Persons needing interpreter services for the deaf must notify the Clerk no later than 02/10/21.

Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, additional methods for public participation are being developed. Please see the website for updates www. pwcgov.org/pc.

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ150462-01-00; JJ15046301-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ALFARO IRAHETA, ROSA ESPERANZA; ALFARO IRAHETA, YASMIN LILIANA The object of this suit is to: OBTAINCUSTODY OF ROSA E. ALFARO IRAHETA; YASMIN L. ALFARO IRAHETA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) OSCAR ANTONIO ALFARO FUENTES appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/01/ 2021 11:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149828-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ESCOBAR, KYLIE GABRIELA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF KYLIE GABRIELA ESCOBAR It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) LITZY MARCELA ESCOBAR appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/18/2021 10:00AM Rakia Goldsmith, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ150400-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re THOMAS, CAYDEN LEVI The object of this suit is to: APPROVE CONSENT FOR ADOPTION AND TRANSFER CUSTODY It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) HEATHER PREGLER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 02/18/ 2021 10:00AM Joy Cole, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ150365-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ORYAKHAIL, AZAAN The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF AZAAN ORYAKHAIL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) KHYBER ORYAKHAIL appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/15/ 2021 10:00AM Grace Custer, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ133012-07-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MATHIS, NATHAN JAMES The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF NATHAN JAMES MATHIS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) TIMOTHY MATHIS appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/03/ 2021 10:00AM Joy Cole, Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S DECISION DENYING A REQUEST TO FIND A NONCONFORMING USE; FOR GENERAL CIRCULATION Notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Haymarket will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Haymarket Town Hall located at 15000 Washington Street, Suite 100, Haymarket, Virginia, on the following: BZA #2021-001 Appeal from the Determination of the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Section 58-5.3 of the Town of Haymarket Zoning Ordinance, denying a request to find that the garage with dwelling unit attachment at 6712 Jefferson Street (known as 6712B Jefferson Street), GPIN: 7297-89-7570, constitutes a legal nonconforming use.

The appeal notice and related documents are available for review at Town Hall located at 15000 Washington Street, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday Friday. All meetings are open to the public. The Town of Haymarket does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Handicapped accommodations are available.

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