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March 21, 2024 | Vol. 23, No. 12 | www.princewilliamtimes.com | $2.00 Covering Prince William County and surrounding communities, including Gainesville, Haymarket, Dumfries, Occoquan, Quantico and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

Police chief warns of fentanyl crisis: ‘It’s affecting all of us.’

By Cher Muzyk

Times Staff Writer

Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham sounded the alarm Tuesday about the dangers of illegal fentanyl, calling it a “crisis.”

Prince William County has lost at least 177 people to fatal overdoses involving fentanyl since 2021. In addition to those confirmed deaths, 47 TIMES STAFF PHOTO/CHER MUZYK

Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-7th, joined Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham and other officials in Woodbridge on Tuesday to talk about the deadly impact of the fentanyl overdose crisis.

more fatal overdoses are awaiting toxicology results and could be due to fentanyl, Newsham said during a March 19 joint press conference with Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-7th, in Woodbridge.

Already, in just the first two months of 2024, 10 people have died from overdoses suspected to be caused by fentanyl, Newsham said.

Beyond the overdoses, the Prince William County Police Department fielded more than 1,000 opioid-related calls for service and seized more than 440,000 counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, he said.

See FENTANYL, page 5

Neighbors split on road project $180M Van Buren extension divides eastern Prince William communities

By Jill Palermo

Times Staff Writer

Local and state officials want to move forward with a $180 million extension of Van Buren Road — a project that’s been in the plans for eastern Prince William County for nearly two decades — but people who live nearby are sharply divided about how it might affect their communities.

About 150 people turned out for a Thursday, March 14 public hearing at Henderson Elementary in Montclair to voice both support and opposition to the road project. Several Montclair residents spoke in favor, saying the road is long overdue

and badly needed to relieve traffic on their neighborhood’s main thoroughfare: Waterway Drive.

Brian Proctor, president of the Montclair Property Owners’ Association, attended to show his support along with about two dozen Montclair residents, many wearing T-shirts reading: “Don’t be a roadblock. Stop the discussion and start the construction.”

Proctor said Monclair’s 22,000 residents have been waiting for the new road, which they believe will remove cars from Waterway Drive, improving safety and reducing road noise along the roadway. Montclair contains three elementary schools, a public library, a public park and a shopping center, all of which draw traffic onto Waterway Drive.

See VAN BUREN, page 2

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School Board Representative Richard Jessie, right, speaks agains delaying the new school. Pictured from left are Gainesville School Board Representative Jen Wall and Woodbridge Representative Loree Williams.

School board pushes off 14th high school

By Jill Palermo

Times Staff Writer

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Barbara Lidell, a resident of Four Seasons, speaks in opposition to the proposed Van Buren extension, saying the road would expose the 55-plus community to additional traffic noise from Interstate 95.

Student mental health counseling added to school budget, page 5

The Lake Ridge, Occoquan and Woodbridge communities will likely have to wait until at least 2029 for their new high school. And the school will be built for only 1,400 students — about 1,100 students smaller than the 2,557-student school initially planned.

The school board voted 7-1 to delay the opening of the new high school and to pursue a smaller school during its Wednesday, March 13 “mark-up” work session on its budget for next school year.

The vote is not binding, but board members pledged not to change their positions before the final vote this Wednesday.

The decision came after the board’s first discussion of the tim-

Searching for salamanders at Clifton Institute, page 7

ing of the new high school since Superintendent LaTanya McDade presented the updated capital improvement plan in January.

Since then, Occoquan School Board Representative Richard Jessie, and his wife, former school board member Lillie Jessie, have raised objections. Several community members have spoken at board meetings, saying Woodbridge Senior High School is overcrowded and needs relief.

“This is the eighth delay. The community is getting to the point where we don’t trust you. We don’t trust the board,” Jessie told his fellow board members. “Now we have no confidence in our board that we’re not going to delay it again.”

See SCHOOL BOARD, page 4

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“The Van Buren extension is not going to solve all of Montclair’s challenges when it comes to vehicular traffic, but it will alleviate some of that pressure,” Proctor said.

Residents of Cardinal Grove and Four Seasons, meanwhile, voiced opposition, saying the project would plague their communities with additional traffic and noise from nearby Interstate 95.

The new road would effectively divide Cardinal Grove in half, and it is estimated that it will bring more than 1,000 cars a day through the neighborhood, according to a traffic analysis conducted by Dewberry, a company hired to study its potential impact.

The consultant has not yet analyzed Waterway Drive to determine what impact the Van Buren extension would have on Montclair, but the project is expected to alleviate some of the through traffic on Waterway Drive, said Shelly Wynn, a Dewberry engineer.

Cardinal Grove resident Sylvia Simmons said she and her neighbors are already burdened with noise from I-95 and dread the thought of it getting worse.

“When I go to sleep, I hear all the noise of the trucks going north and south,” she said. “We hear the accidents, too.”

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55-plus community off Va. 234, an extension of Van Buren Road would mean the loss of a large swath of trees that buffer their community from I-95. The road would also open three landlocked, commercially zoned properties along I-95 to possible development, meaning a potential loss of even more trees.

Barbara Lidell, a resident of Four Season, said a large power transmission line runs through the area, which could make it ripe for developers of power-hungry data centers.

“Right now, all of that property is light-industrial zoned,” Lidell said.

“We were told in 2019 that there

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Now we’re hearing the (owners) might want to build data centers.”

The road project is being proposed to connect two ends of Van Buren Road in eastern Prince William County that are now dead end.

The extension would create a fourlane, 2.7-mile connection that would run parallel to I-95. The project is being billed as a way to relieve congestion on both U.S. 1 and I-95 while also improving safety and mobility to nearby communities, according to Prince William County transportation officials.

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The project has gained momentum in recent years and has so far received about $10 million in funding from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority. The planned road has also recently been realigned to run as close as possible to I-95 in an effort to retain some of the tree buffer between Four Seasons and the highway, according to Mark Brewer, an engineer with Dewberry.

But both Brewer and Prince William County Transportation Director Rick Canizales acknowledged the likely development of the commercial properties would result in the loss of much of that tree buffer.

Still, an analysis of the road cannot take that development into consideration because it has not yet occurred. That means Four Seasons is not currently eligible for sound walls to mitigate the noise, Canizales and Brewer said.

The completion of the road is still a long way off, however. At an estimated cost of $180 million, the county would need to receive about $170 million more in both state and federal grant funds for the road to become a reality.

The public hearing was held as part of an environmental study that is required to make the road eligible for federal grant money.

“The money can be gotten as long as (the county) can prove the project is needed,” Canizales said. “It’s going to take a mish mash of money to move the project forward.”

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Manassas to buy aging shopping center Move means big changes for the 65-year-old strip mall

By Cher Muzyk

A woman and her child head into the Big Coin laundromat at the Manassas Shopping Center.

Times Staff Writer

Manassas announced another big purchase Wednesday: The city’s economic development authority is buying the aging Manassas Shopping Center on Mathis Avenue with plans to eventually redevelop it for a mix of residential and commercial uses.

The City of Manassas’s independent Economic Development Authority plans to purchase the 13.5-acre shopping center for $16 million, using a mix of federal American Rescue Plan money and the city’s capital reserve funds, according to a news release.

Spurring redevelopment of the Mathis Avenue corridor is not a new idea. Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger said residents have long told city officials they want more walkable neighborhoods, more affordable housing options and more green space along Mathis Avenue.

“This is a major gateway to our city, and we have an opportunity to update it, and we are so excited to do this for our community,” Davis-Younger said.

“That plaza, much like the Olde Towne Inn, has been talked about for so long and is in such need of updating, and we are finally getting it done. ... It allows us to look at securing attainable housing that our community has been

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asking about. The community is asked to give input on this project, and we look forward to hearing from them.”

The announcement comes just weeks after the City of Manassas announced the purchase of the former Marsteller Middle School and its surrounding 20 acres for a new community center, park and fire station for $11 million.

Last year, the city purchased the former Olde Towne Inn in downtown Manassas for redevelopment purposes for $5.75 million.

“The city is actively engaged in the acquisition, disposition and (re) development of real estate for public purposes,” said Patrick Small, City of Manassas’ director of economic development, in a statement.

“While we acquire some properties for public use — like our new fire sta-

tion and public safety facility — others, like the Olde Towne Inn and now this shopping center, are purchased for redevelopment into new projects that generate more revenue and improve the character of the community.”

The sale is expected to close in July or August and will not necessitate a change in the city’s tax rate.

The purchase is included in the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, which begins July 1, the release said.

Denise Harrover, chair of the city’s economic development authority, called the purchase of the Manassas Shopping Center a “smart business investment” even though the current assessed value of the property is $11 million.

“When this property is redeveloped, it will have a much higher value, so the city will realize higher

proceeds when it is sold,” she said. “It will also increase the property values of the larger Mathis Avenue corridor and Centreville Road area.”

The Manassas Shopping Center was built in 1959 and includes more than 100,000 square feet of building space. It was once anchored by the now-shuttered Peebles department store.

There are 20 active businesses operating in the shopping center, including Advance Auto Parts, JE Rice Hardware, Fiesta Mart, The Furniture House, Manassas Ballet Theatre, Family Dollar, Virginia ABC, 7-Eleven and Big Coin Laundry. The shopping center has 15 commercial spaces vacant and available for rent.

“The acquisition of the Manassas Shopping Center offers a generational opportunity to redevelop Mathis Avenue, a key gateway into the city,” said interim Manassas City Manager Douglas Keen in a statement. “The shopping center has seen vacancy rates rise and its value decline.”

Shoppers won’t notice many changes initially because all current leases will be honored in the short term. New leases may be granted, but only on a short-term basis.

Eventually, all tenants in the shopping center will be relocated as the shopping center is redeveloped, the release said.

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School board pushes off 14th high school

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But school officials defended the delay, saying declining birth rates and “out migration” from Northern Virginia has caused school enrollment trend downward for the first time in decades, aside from the post-pandemic dip in 2021.

According to projections, enrollment is expected to rise next year but will drop by about 430 students by 2028. Without the 14th high school, the division will have an excess of 150 high school seats by 2030, but enrollment will vary across the county. Some high schools will remain overcapacity while others will be at less than 70% capacity.

If the 14th high school were to open in 2027 with 2,557 students, there would be more than 2,856 vacant high school seats. The1,400-seat school will result in 1,700 empty seats by 2030, said Matt Cartlidge, the school division’s supervisor of planning.

Still, school division forecasts indicate the 14th high school is needed to balance enrollment at the other schools. The design will be expandable if more seats are needed, said Vernon Bock, the school division’s chief operations officer.

School board members agreed with the delay, though Gainesville Representative Jen Wall noted that the community likely will have a hard time believing the projections.

“It’s a new mindset ... that we’re not growing rapidly like we were in the early 2000s,” she said.

The school board’s decision was difficult for Cheryl McBeth, of Lake Ridge, who has a seventh grader, would have liked to see it proceed on schedule.

“It’s very disheartening, and it does not give me any confidence that we will see a new high school anytime soon,” she said.

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Prince William County high school capacity now vs. 2030 School Colgan H.S. Freedom H.S Osbourn Park H.S. Forest Park Woodbridge H.S. Battlefield H.S. Patriot H.S. Gainesville H.S. C.D. Hylton H.S. Potomac H.S. Gar-Field H.S. Unity Reed H.S. Brentsville H.S. Total

current capacity enrollment 2,053 2,919 2,053 2,306 2,430 2,722 2,053 2,295 2,734 2,844 2,053 2,124 2,053 2,047 2,557 2,418 2,053 1,886 2,357 2,119 2,839 2,485 2,409 2,098 1,110 846 28,754 29,106

% current capacity 142.20% 112.30% 112% 111.80% 104% 103.40% 99.70% 94.50% 91.90% 89.90% 87.50% 87.10% 76.20% 101.20%

2030 projected enrollment 3,081 2,298 3,791 2,376 2,604 1,383 1,411 2,531 1,867 2,283 2,362 1,527 1,086 28,600

% capacity 150% 111.90% 156% 115.70% 95.20% 67.40% 68.70% 99% 90.90% 96.90% 83.20% 63.40% 97.80% 99.50%

SOURCE: PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS

Red: Significantly overcapacity; Blue: About the same in 2030 but not over capacity; Orange: Significantly under capacity in 2030; Green: enrollment to grow by 2030 but not over capacity.

Site of the 14th high school.

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Mental health service for students, teacher pay bump added to school board budget

By Jill Palermo

Times Staff Writer

When the Prince William County School Board takes a final vote this week on its $1.78 billion budget for next school year, it will include about $8.3 million in new spending. The money will cover 28 additional positions, larger pay raises for experienced teachers and a new telehealth counseling service for students.

The changes were tentatively approved by the school board on Wednesday, March 13.

Higher raises for experienced teachers

Superintendent LaTanya McDade’s proposed budget already included raises up to 9% for teachers and staff at a cost of about $71 million.

On March 13, the school board agreed to spend another $3.4 million to provide an additional 3% increase for teachers with 19 or 20 years of experience. The initial budget included such a pay bump for teachers with between 12 and 18 years of experience. Now, teachers with between 12 and 20 years of experience will be eligible for the extra pay, McDade said.

McDade suggested the change to keep Prince William County

schools’ wages for more experienced teachers competitive with surrounding counties. An analysis of pay at that level revealed the school division is lagging behind neighboring Fairfax and Loudoun counties, McDade said.

The budget additions would also allow the school division to pay experienced teachers who transfer from another school division for up to 25 years of their previous experience, up from a maximum of 23 years under current rules.

McDade said the move could entice experienced teachers who live in Prince William but work outside the county to consider taking a job at a local school.

Mental health telehealth service for students

The school division plans to spend $1.5 million next year on a service that will provide free mental health counseling as well as some medical appointments to students, likely via a telehealth service called “Hazel Health,” according to Matthew Guilfoyle, the school division’s chief information officer.

Hazel Health is used in both Fairfax County and Prince George’s County, Maryland. The school division is considering Hazel Health, but that decision has not been final-

ized, and no contracts have yet been awarded, according to Meghan Silas, a school division spokeswoman.

The services require a parent or guardian’s consent. In Fairfax County, students and parents are referred to the service via a schoolbased counselor or school nurse.

The service connects students with health care providers who are licensed in Virginia, according to the Hazel Health website.

In Fairfax County, the service is sometimes used to provide ongoing counseling services if students cannot find community-based providers. The sessions can take place at school or at students’ homes. The service is provided at no cost to students, according to the Fairfax County schools’ website.

New administrative positions, human trafficking specialist

The school board plans to add 28 more positions, including 23 administrative “interns” in middle and high schools. The positions are training positions for new administrators and are estimated to cost an extra $2.6 million. They are intended to help middle and high school principals better manage student discipline and special education needs, McDade told the board.

The school division also plans to

add a second human trafficking specialist at a cost of $111,000 a year.

The school division currently has one staff member dedicated to its efforts to oversee programming for high school students about human trafficking and to provide help to students who are personally impacted. The school division has funded such a position since 2018, according to Diana Gulotta, a spokeswoman for Prince William County Schools.

“The addition of another human trafficking specialist will allow our team to enhance our supports to students through partnership with community agencies for case management, as well as increase our prevention and education efforts,” Gulotta said.

An additional robotics coordinator and a language arts supervisor have also been added to the budget at a cost of about $375,000.

An administrative position is being added to the school board’s team at a cost of about $109,000.

The school board was scheduled to vote on the budget for the 2024-25 school year on Wednesday, March 20. Check PrinceWilliamTimes.com for updates.

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Jury convicts Woodbridge man for 2022 murder of local mother of 5

By Cher Muzyk

Times Staff Writer

Claudia Beatriz Morataya, a Woodbridge mother of five, was shot and killed July 1, 2022, near the 7-Eleven at Richmond Highway and Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge.

Last week, a Prince William County jury found Isaiah McGriff of Woodbridge guilty of second-degree murder in connection with her death. Sentencing is scheduled for July 25.

Morataya, 46, lived in Woodbridge and was originally from Guatemala City, Guatemala. She moved to New York City when she was 16 and eventually landed in Prince William County. Her family remembers Morataya as a hard worker and a “very nurturing and bubbly woman.” She had five children and six grandchildren, according to her obituary.

The police investigation revealed that McGriff, 26, was standing outside the 7-Eleven on the night of the shooting, drinking and talking with a group of others, including Morataya. While the group was socializing, McGriff and Morataya began arguing. As the dispute escalated, Morataya threw a

beer bottle at McGriff’s head. A witness heard McGriff say: “I’m crip, bitch, we don’t bleed.”

The two were separated by others present at the 7-Eleven, according to Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth.

Later, witnesses saw McGriff and Morataya Isaiah McGriff in the woods behind the 7-Eleven. Witnesses told police they saw McGriff shoot Morataya once. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and the medical examiner ruled her death a homicide, according to court documents.

Police discovered the firearm used in the homicide at a nearby apartment where McGriff was known to stay. Along with the gun, police found McGriff’s driver’s license and other personal papers at the apartment, according to a news release from Ashworth’s office.

While McGriff denied being present at the 7-Eleven on the night of Morataya’s death, a doorbell camera recorded him at the same apartment building where the gun was found only 15 minutes after the homicide, the release said.

“This was a very technical and difficult case that took a lot of investigation on the part of the police detectives who obtained much of the circumstantial evidence that allowed us to proceed to trial,” said Ashworth, the commonwealth’s attorney, in a statement. “I am extremely grateful that we were able to obtain justice for Claudia’s senseless murder and am proud of the work of everyone involved, most importantly the two prosecutors who took this challenging case on and ultimately succeeded.”

The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant Commonwealth Attorneys Kathleen Bilton and Dircia Schubert. Ashworth recognized Prince County Police Department detectives and officers for the hard work they put into the case. Ashworth also thanked Kristen Marek, deputy director of the victim/witness program, for providing vital assistance to the victim’s family.

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Smoking fentanyl has recently Prince William County Fire and forcement with new devices to dePolice chief warns become more common than inject- Rescue Department used it over 400 tect and identify dangerous drugs, of fentanyl crisis: ing opioids in drug overdose deaths, times from 2021 through 2023, he including fentanyl, more quickly.

Fast detection allows law enforceto a February CDC report said.

‘It’s affecting all of us.’ according Spanberger, who has announced ment to identify when narcotics are referenced by Spanberger.

Nearly 70% of the more than 109,000 drug overdose deaths that “Our goal here today is to call occurred in the United States in 2022 attention to this crisis, remind involved illegally manufactured fenfolks that this is real,” Newsham tanyl, according to the Centers for said. “These are real people who Disease Control and Prevention. are dying. These are real families “In 2022, fentanyl caused or conand real communities that are be- tributed to nearly eight in 10 overing impacted.” dose deaths in Virginia,” Spanberger Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid used said. “And alarmingly, those numto treat patients with chronic, severe bers are rising to the point where pain or for pain after surgery. It is drug overdoses have continued to be often mixed with other illicit drugs the leading cause of unnatural death to increase their potency, which also in Virginia for more than a decade.” increases the drugs’ addictiveness, Across Virginia in 2022, 1,967 he said. people died overdosing from fenThere is no specific group of peo- tanyl and other synthetic opioids. ple dying from That equates to fentanyl overa death rate of doses in Prince 22.9 people per “Our goal here today William, rather 100,000 statethe incidents cut wide, according is to call attention across all demoto the Virginia to this crisis, remind graphic groups, Department of he said.

Health. folks that this is Fentanyl can In Prince real. These are real be packaged in William Couna powder form, ty, there were people who are as a nasal spray, 69 fatal opioid dying. These are real and also pressed overdoses for into pills to look a death rate of families and real like prescription 14.5 per 100,000 communities that are residents. In the medicine, especially Percocet, same year in being impacted.”

Newsham said.

Fauquier Coun- PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Just “two ty, there were 14 POLICE CHIEF milligrams of deaths, equating PETER NEWSHAM fentanyl can be to a death rate of fatal,” he said.

19.6 per 100,000 That’s about residents, acthe size of two cording to the grains of salt or sand.

Virginia Department of Health.

Fentanyl has even been added Newsham said the number of to marijuana edibles like gummies overdose deaths in the county would Newsham said. likely have been much greater if it “When you’re young and you’re in weren’t for county first responders school, one of your friends may hand administering Narcan, the brand you something edible. You think it’s name for naloxone, which reverses marijuana. You think it’s safe. If you the effects of an overdose. He called don’t know what it is, that could be the medicine a “miracle drug.” the last day of your life if it’s laced The police department adminwith fentanyl,” he said. istered Narcan 71 times, and the FENTANYL, from page 1

she is running for governor in 2025, said she has introduced bills in Congress to provide law enforcement with the tools and training they need to tackle the illicit fentanyl crisis in Virginia and across the country.

Spanberger highlighted her bipartisan POWER Act that, if passed, will provide state and local law en-

laced with fentanyl so community members, schools and county officials can put out warnings much sooner and, hopefully, save lives, Spanberger said.

Learn more at https://www.fentanylexposed.com/.

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People with lived experiences could make a difference, if Virginia lets them As someone who has been in recovery from substance use since 2002, I’ve experienced the uphill battle of rebuilding a life after past mistakes.

But what if those mistakes continue to haunt you, not because of their relevance to your current character or capabilities, but simply because they’re stamped as barrier crimes?

Virginia’s outdated barrier crime laws are shutting doors to qualified peer-recovery specialists with lived experiences who want to make a difference in their communities. A barrier crime is a criminal conviction that disqualifies individuals from employment, and in this case, with Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and its licensed entities.

While certain violent crimes are understandably barred, there are people with substance-use related convictions who are years into recovery who are still disqualified.

There are many recovering people who would benefit from the support of someone who has walked in their shoes. That is why I am supporting reforms to barrier crime laws the General Assembly passed this year. We need changes that will break down barriers to employment for people like me, paving the way for us to give back to our communities.

My life has been a journey of resilience and triumph over ad-

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versity. Drug distribution and use was a way of life for me as a young adult. After I served my time decades ago, I committed to building a new life for myself. I started from the ground up, taking a minimum-wage job flipping pizzas, determined to rebuild my life after incarceration, and proudly worked my way up into management.

Soon after, I met my wife and relocated to Arizona for a brief time for her job. I did what I needed to do to keep myself afloat post-recovery, and I felt a calling to help others who had been through what I had. So, I went to school and received an associate degree in addiction counseling from an accredited college and a certification to be a peer-recovery specialist. While in Arizona, I was able to find employment and gain experience as a counselor, helping others and seeing the value that

my lived experience could have on their long-term recovery.

Once we relocated back to Virginia, the roadblocks started. I couldn’t find employment because of the state’s barrier crime laws, even though I had the certifications and valuable experience on my resume.

I ended up taking my experience to Howard University Hospital. Because I lived in Alexandria, Howard was a close-enough commute.

I worked there for three years and now work for a private company in Virginia using my experience and working closely with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

Even though I have all this experience, and even work closely with the state department, I cannot serve in its facility in any capacity due to my prior convictions from over 20 years ago.

I can personally see how these barrier crime laws are not only outdated and unfair, but bad for our community. That is why I have been closely watching this General Assembly session, as there have been some bipartisan reforms presented to break down barriers and help folks who have similar situations to mine.

Senate Bill 626, patroned by Sen. Todd Pillion (R-Abingdon), and House Bill 1269, patroned by Del. Marcia “Cia’’ Price (D-New-

port News), address some of these roadblocks and seek to shorten the years that individuals with certain substance use-related offenses have to wait until they can be hired by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. These bills have passed both chambers of the legislature and are with Gov. Youngkin for his consideration. He now has the opportunity to sign these bills into law and make important progress to reform barrier crime rules.

This legislation could open the doors of opportunity for individuals like me, people who are committed to using our lived experiences to support others in their journey toward recovery. This change wouldn’t just benefit us as individuals seeking employment; it would also strengthen our communities by providing much-needed support to those struggling with addiction.

It’s time for Virginia to prioritize rehabilitation and second chances.

It’s not just about fairness; it’s about making our communities stronger.

William Ellis, a trained peer-recovery specialist, formerly worked at Howard University Hospital as a peer recovery specialist and is now employed in that capacity in private industry. He lives in Woodbridge with his wife, Claudea, and their dog.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

An explanation of fasting for Ramadan and an invitation Muslims all over the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan these days. Fasting is observed in various religions in some form. Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam. The Holy Quran tells its importance in these words: “The month of Ramadan is that in which the Quran was sent down as a guidance for mankind with clear proofs of guidance and discrimination. Therefore, whosoever of you is present at home in this month, let him fast therein. But whoso is sick or is on a journey, shall fast the same number of other days. Allah desires to give you facility and He desires not hardship for you.”(2.186).

Although fasting is a virtuous act, the Quran makes it clear that the ultimate goal is not to burden a soul beyond its capacity. Sick, elderly or children are exempt from fasting till the time a sick person recovers or a child grows up to be

a mature person. The ultimate goal through fasting is purification of the soul. This self-reformation is to be achieved by not only staying away from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset, but also by doing good deeds in service of God and humanity while avoiding anything which may hurt people or results in disobeying God. He does not need us to starve if we don’t maintain the spirit of fasting.

One of the traditions of Ramadan among Muslims is coming together at the mosque during Ramadan to pray together, learn the Quran and break the fast together.

Like every year, Masroor Mosque has arranged a special interfaith Iftar on March 30. Registration is free but required. This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to experience breaking fast with Muslims and visiting a mosque.

SHEHLA AHMAD Manassas

Happy Women’s History Month from Manassas’ 5th woman postmaster The Manassas Post Office is celebrating its 172nd anniversary in Northern Virginia, and we are entering our fourth year of the “Delivering for America Plan.” It is a 10-year focus to transform the Postal Service that is self-sustaining and high performing. In the first three years, the Postal Service has aggressively advanced core DFA strategies and initiatives. One of those initiatives is investing in our diverse workforce.

With March being Women’s History Month, I am proud to be only the fifth female postmaster in Manassas history. The Postal Service workforce is one of the most diverse in the nation. Did you know women make up 46% of our workforce, and we employ more than 63,000 veterans?

I graduated from Osbourn High

School and began my career as a carrier in the City of Manassas in 2012. The Postal Service offers many opportunities for advancement and provides secure employment. I know our most valued assets are our employees, and the goal of the DFA is to be an employer of choice.

We will be hosting a job fair on Friday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We encourage anyone who is interested to stop by or apply on our website at www.usps.com/careers.

Who knows? We might just find the future Manassas postmaster.

On behalf of the entire team, thanks for your continued support, and we look forward to delivering for Manassas and America in 2024 and beyond.

LESLY CHIRINOS Manassas postmaster

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Searching for salamanders

Hikers catch a glimpse of elusive spotted salamanders at the Clifton Institute

By Cher Muzyk

Times Staff Writer

Spotted salamanders venture out from under the damp leaves of the forest floor just once a year. Each spring, the polka-dotted amphibians are driven to crawl to the ponds of their birth to reproduce and then quickly return to the safety of their underground homes.

It’s a magical phenomenon. This year, people were there to witness it at the Clifton Institute in Warrenton.

The spotted salamander is an important part of the ecosystem, said Eleanor Harris, Clifton Institute’s managing director. “They eat bugs; they’re prey for other animals; and because they’re so sensitive to pollution, their decline can be an indication that a habitat is changing for the worse,” she said.

Spotted salamanders are solitary and only active at night. When conditions are right, the 7-inch amphibians crawl to vernal pools to reproduce. This act is called migration.

Vernal pools are temporary freshwater ponds created by rain showers and melting snow. Spotted salamanders are known to return year after year to breed in the same pool where they were born.

“We love them for their own sake.

How often do you get to see a polka-dotted animal?” Harris added.

“They’re just one of many species that is invisible for most of the year, like spring ephemeral wildflowers or butterflies whose caterpillars are waiting in the leaf litter to pupate.”

Late last month on a chilly, moonlit evening, the Clifton Institute invited people to come to the 900-acre preserve to try to get a glimpse of the elusive salamanders.

“Just a show of hands, who’s been out to see any kind of spotted salamander migration?” Bridget Brad-

shaw, a Clifton Institute education associate, asked the group of about 20 who were bundled up for the outing.

Bradshaw warned the group that the brisk conditions weren’t ideal for seeing the spotted salamander migration.

“We’ve had some rain today, but it’s 40 degrees, so we’re kind of on the cusp of them being happy or being cranky. Or maybe not cranky, just cold and slow,” she said. “They like weather that’s around 50 degrees or warmer, and they want a nice drenching rain, and we just haven’t had that yet this year.”

But the visitors were not disappointed.

“The ground is alive under my feet!” exclaimed one participant who watched in amazement as Harris picked up an Eastern red-backed salamander from under a rotting log along the trail.

That was just the beginning. Soon after, the group saw a few spotted salamanders creeping in the leaf litter near the pond’s edges and hiding still in the silt at the bottom of a crystal-clear vernal pool.

“He was just hanging out under his little house of leaf litter, and now he says: ‘I don’t like the spotted salamander paparazzi!’” a little girl said as Harris displayed one spotted salamander in a plastic bin so everyone could get a closer look.

“I think he says: ‘Oh no, I’ve been spotted!’” added another giddy hiker of the shiny blue-black salamander with bright yellow spots.

Breeding in temporary ponds is a survival tactic. “Picking a pool that’s only wet some of the time is a pretty good strategy to avoid having your eggs be eaten by fish,” Bradshaw said.

The many vernal pools at the Clifton Institute were also awash with blobs of fertilized egg masses.

The males arrive first and lay sperm

An adult spotted salamander showing off its bright yellow spots during its annual migration at the Clifton Institute.

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sacks called spermatophores in the pond. Later, the females arrive at the pond and absorb the sacks into their bodies and then lay 50 to 100 eggs.

“The egg masses look kind of like Boba tea or like tapioca, (encased in a) big wad of goo,” Bradshaw said.

In all, 35 people attended two salamander walks held at the Clifton Institute at the end of February.

The visitors saw both spotted and Jefferson salamanders, fertilized egg sacks and three types of frogs, Harris said. A bonus was they were also lucky enough to hear the unmistakable “peent” of an American woodcock trying to attract a mate along the walk.

Monitoring the activity in the vernal pools is a priority at the institute.

“Collecting data year after year helps us figure out whether what we’re seeing is a developing trend or just an anomaly,” Harris said. “For example, one of our vernal pools is much drier this year than we’ve ever seen it before. … This shows how risky the strategy of breeding in vernal pools is.”

“The salamanders are underground most of the year, and they can never know for sure what they’ll find when they come up to the surface or how long the vernal pools will last in any given year,” she said.

“Thankfully, spotted salamanders

An Eastern red-backed salamander, much smaller than the spotted salamander, on display during the hike. can live a long time (up to 20 years), so if they’re not able to reproduce this spring they’ll have several more chances, and our other vernal pools seem to be doing great.”

Even though spotted salamanders stay mostly out of sight, they are never out of mind at the Clifton Institute. “As we walk around our forests in the heat of summer, we like to think about the salamanders in the cool dark soil beneath our feet just waiting for the next spring rains,” Harris said.

Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@ fauquier.com

Left: The author’s daughter gets to touch a mature spotted salamander. Center: A spotted salamander egg mass is filled with about 50 to 100 eggs and is found in vernal pools. Right: Eleanor Harris, Clifton Institute’s managing director, tries to scoop a hiding spotted salamander out of a vernal pool.

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Transit Employee Appreciation Day March 18, 2024

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The U.S. Navy Band is giving a free concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Weekend happenings: Navy Band concert, arts festival

By Sondra Anzalone Special to the Times

Join us in thanking all our OmniRide transit employees who work together to provide safe, reliable and friendly transportation options for our community.

Learn more about OmniRide’s family of mobility services:

OmniRide.com 703.730.6664

Round out Women’s History Month with a screening of “Hidden Figures” at the Marine Corps Museum. Then march to Hylton Performing Arts Center for a free Navy Band concert.

Keep the festivities going with the Fauquier County Fine Arts Festival, where you can celebrate art and music created by students of all grades.

If you haven’t snapped a selfie with the Easter Bunny yet, Peter Cottontail will make an appearance at Messick’s Easter Festival, which also features an egg hunt, train ride, zip line and more family fun.

Bonus: Looking for a springthemed road trip? Cherry blossoms are expected to be in peak bloom this weekend so get to the D.C. Tidal Basin before the petals are gone. (The National Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled to run through April 14.)

The United States Navy Concert Band: Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. Free to the public; no tickets required.

2024 Fauquier County Fine Arts Festival - Wild About Art: Friday, March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, March 23 from noon to 3

p.m. Kettle Run High School, 7403 Academic Ave., Nokesville. Featuring art and music from Fauquier County students in grades Pre-K to 12th grade. Free.

Easter Festival: Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton. Easter egg scavenger hunt; bounce pillow; barrel train rides; pictures with the Easter bunny; zip-line; and more. Admission w/scavenger hunt (ages 2 to 11) $13; regular admission (does not include scavenger hunt) $10, ages 2 and under (not doing scavenger hunt) are free. Tickets available at Messick’s website.

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation hosts screening of “Hidden Figures” at Marine Corps Museum: Saturday, March 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Medal of Honor Theater, 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle. The true story of three brilliant African American women who played a pivotal role at NASA as mathematicians during the Space Race. Rated PG. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on the foundation’s website. Admission to the museum and parking are always free and open to the public; no base access required.

Long-term plans for the property Manassas to buy aging could include a combination of retail, shopping center office and residential buildings. AddMANASSAS, from page 3 For now, the Economic Development Authority will manage the shopping center and will also pay real estate taxes on the property just as a private owner would. Tenants will still be responsible for sales, meals, property and business taxes.

The shopping center generates about $1 million annually in lease revenue, which will now be retained for public use, the press release said.

ing housing “could provide opportunities for the city to meet its attainable housing goals,” the press release said.

“By redeveloping the property, we will build value and create a space where residents will want to live, shop and visit,” Keen said.

Manassas expects the redevelopment process to take several years and invites residents to track the project and share their ideas for its best uses at www.manassasva.gov.msc.

Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@ fauquier.com

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What’s hot at Prince William Libraries: March

By Kirk Johnson

Contributing Writer

Have you been perusing the bestseller lists and hoping to find some of those titles at your local library?

There’s a good chance you’re in luck — Prince William Public Libraries staff work hard to keep up with what readers are eagerly anticipating. Here are a few new titles from bestselling authors coming to your local branch soon.

If you routinely check bestseller lists, the name James Patterson is very familiar to you, even if you’ve never read any of his many books.

Patterson is a one-man publishing phenomenon who frequently creates entire series and then deputizes a trusted writing collaborator to flesh out his outlines into full novels.

For the series featuring New York detective Michael Bennett, Patterson’s “designated hitter” is James O. Born.

The latest book in the series is the psychological thriller “Crosshairs,” which finds Bennett forced to investigate a fellow officer who may or may not be the serial sniper-killer terrorizing the city. This is trademark, edgeof-your-seat Patterson action.

Gregg Hurwitz is another big name in mainstream thrillers. Most of his recent work has been in the “Orphan X” series about a dropout trained assassin from a very peculiar black ops program named Evan Smoak. In “Lone Wolf,” Smoak takes on what seems to be the simplest of jobs — helping a young girl

find her missing dog — which quickly turns into a confrontation with his most dangerous foe yet.

“A.J. Landau” is a pseudonym for two flesh-and-blood forces in the thriller genre: bestselling author Jon Land and former librarian and longtime book reviewer Jeff Ayers. Fans will hope that this first collaboration will lead to more in “Leave No Trace: A National Parks Thriller,” the collective authors combine well-plotted suspense and fast-paced action with plenty of facts and research on the National Park system. This is entertainment that also educates, and hopefully, “A.J. Landau” will write more National Parks thrillers.

Frequent bestselling author C.J. Box is no stranger to the great outdoors. His long-running series featuring Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett has always made the most of the sweeping, majestic landscape the hero is sworn to manage and protect. In the latest title of the series, “Three-Inch Teeth,” Pickett must contend with a grizzly bear on a killing spree and a released convict looking for revenge against Pickett. C.J. Box fans won’t want to miss this one.

These are just a few of the sureto-be-popular thriller titles coming to your local library. Visit pwcva. gov/library and search our Online Catalog to place a hold on any of the titles mentioned.

Kirk Johnson is a manager in the Prince William Public Libraries Material Services Division.

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Legal Notice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES: DAVES STORE 230 KV LINE EXTENSION CASE NO. PUR-2024-00021 On February 9, 2024, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or the “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an application (“Application”) for approval and certification of electric facilities in Prince William County, Virginia. Dominion filed its Application pursuant to § 56-46.1 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”), and the Utility Facilities Act, Code § 56-265.1 et seq.

Through its Application, the Company proposes to complete the following (collectively, the “Project”): (1) Cut existing 230 kilovolt (“kV”) Line #2161 (Gainesville - Wheeler) near the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative’s (“NOVEC”) Atlantic DP Substation to create Lines #2161 (Stinger -Wheeler) and #2346 (Gainesville -Trident). Extend 230 kV Line #2161 on new, double circuit 230 kV structures approximately 0.53 mile northwest to Stinger Switching Station. Extend 230 kV Line #2346 on new, double-circuit 230 kV structures approximately 0.55 mile northwest to Trident Switching Station.

Daves Store – Gemini Route This route would construct two overhead single-circuit 230 kV lines from the Daves Store Substation to the Atlas and Gemini Substations (Lines #2338 and #2339). The length of the corridor for the Daves Store - Gemini Route is approximately 0.1 mile, and connects the Atlas, Gemini, and Daves Store Substations, which are generally in-line of each other in the northwest portion of the study area.

The minimum, maximum, and average structure heights for the Proposed Route and the Alternative Route are inclusive of the Daves Store - Gemini Route.

All distances, heights, and directions are approximate. A sketch map of the proposal accompanies this notice. A more detailed map may be viewed on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Transmission-Line-Projects. A more complete description of theVIRGINIA Project also may be found in the Company’s Application.

(2) Construct 230 kV Line #2347 on new, double-circuit 230 kV structures mile fromOF Trident Station NOTICEapproximately TO THE0.31 PUBLIC ANSwitching APPLICATION BY ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY to Stinger Switching Station. This line shares structures 230 kV Lines #2161 and FORdouble-circuit APPROVAL ANDwithCERTIFICATION OF#2346.

ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES: DAVES STORE 230 KV LINE The Commission may consider a route not significantly different from theEXTENSION route described in this notice without additional notice to the public.

(3) Construct 230 kV Line #2337 on new, double-circuit 230 kV structures approximately 1.56 miles (Proposed CASE Route) or NO. 1.75 PUR-2024-00021 miles (Alternative Route) from Stinger Switching Station to Daves Store Substation.

The Commission enteredRoute an Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing On February 9, 2024, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or the “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission Daves Store – Gemini (“Commission”) application for approval certificationapproximately of electric facilities County, Virginia.

Dominion on Dominion’s Application. On September 11, 2024, at 10 a.m., the Hearing Examiner assigned will hold the telephonic portion of (4) Construct 230 kV Linean#2350 on (“Application”) new, double-circuit 230 and kV structures 1.73in Prince miles William (Proposed Route) or 1.92 This route would construct two overhead single-circuit 230 kV lines from the Daves Store Substation to the Atlas and Gemini Substations filed its Application pursuant to § 56-46.1 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”), and the Utility Facilities Act, Code § 56-265.1 et seq. the hearing for the of receiving thecorridor testimony of Daves publicStore witnesses. or before September 4, 2024, any person desiring to miles (Alternative Route) from Stinger Switching Station to Gemini Substation. This line shares double-circuit structures with (Lines #2338 andpurpose #2339). The length of the for the - GeminiOn Route is approximately 0.1 mile, and connects the Atlas, and Daves Store Substations, which are generally in-line of each(a) other northwest of the studynumber area. that you wish the its Application, Company following (collectively,atthea “Project”): offerGemini, testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission yourin the name, and (b)portion the telephone Line #2337Through for most of the routethelengths.

Thisproposes line willtobecomplete re-routedtheinto Atlas Substation future date, and this re-route will to call during the hearing to receive yourheights testimony. information maythebeAlternative provided Route to theare Commission ways: (i) occur entirely the substation The minimum, maximum, and average structure for theThis Proposed Route and inclusive ofinthethree Daves (1) within Cut existing 230 kilovoltfence (“kV”)line.

Line #2161 (Gainesville - Wheeler) near the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative’s (“NOVEC”) Commission Store out - Gemini Atlantic DP Substation to create Lines #2161 (Stinger -Wheeler) and #2346 (Gainesville -Trident). Extend 230 kV Line #2161 by filling a formRoute. on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF (5) Construct 230 on kV new, Linedouble #2338circuit on new, 230 kV structures approximately mileSwitching from Daves Store Substation 230single-circuit kV structures approximately 0.53 mile northwest to0.10 Stinger Station.

Extend 230 kV Line version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at All distances, heights, and directions are approximate. A sketch map of the proposal accompanies this notice. A more detailed map #2346 on new, double-circuit 230 kV structures approximately 0.55 mile northwest to Trident Switching Station. to Gemini Substation. may be viewed on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Transmission-Line-Projects. A more complete description scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. of the Project also may be found in the Company’s Application.

230 kVon Linenew, #2347 on new, double-circuit 230 kV structures approximately 0.31from mileDaves from Trident (6) Construct (2) 230 Construct kV Line #2339 single-circuit 230 kV structures approximately 0.10 mile Store Switching SubstationStation On September 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. or at the conclusion of the public witness portion of the hearing, whichever is later, in the to Stinger Switching Station. This line shares double-circuit structures with 230 kV Lines #2161 and #2346.

The Commission may consider a route not significantly different from the route described in this notice without additional notice to to Gemini Substation.

Commission’s second floor second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, (3) Construct 230 kV Line #2337 on new, double-circuit 230 kV structures approximately 1.56 miles (Proposed Route) or 1.75

the public.

the Hearing Examiner will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence related to the Application from the Company, any According to the Application, DominionRoute) asserts proposed Project is necessary to assure that it can to provide service requested by miles (Alternative fromthe Stinger Switching Station to Daves Store Substation.

The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing and the Commission’s Staff. 11, 2024, at 10 a.m., the Hearing Examiner assigned will hold the telephonic portion of a data center customer in Prince William County, Virginia; to maintain reliable serviceapproximately for overall growth in the(Proposed area; andRoute) comply on Dominion’s Application.

On September (4) Construct 230 kV Line #2350 on new, double-circuit 230electric kV structures 1.73 miles or 1.92 respondents, with mandatory North American Electric Reliability Reliability Standards the Company’s planning criteria. the hearing for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. On or before September 4, 2024, any person desiring to miles (Alternative Route) fromCorporation Stinger Switching Station to Geminiand Substation.

This linemandatory shares double-circuit structures with To promote administrative efficiency and timely service of filings upon participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing Line #2337 for most of the route lengths. This line will be re-routed into Atlas Substation at a future date, and this re-route will

offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the

of testimony andtopleadings, they contain confidential information, and has may required electronic service on parties to this proceeding.

Dominion states thatoccur the proposed routethe(“Proposed is approximately 2.5 miles from the Atlantic DP Substation to the Daves Commission call duringunless the hearing to receive your testimony.

This information be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) entirely within substationRoute”) fence line. by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF Store Substation, in(5)which the new 230 kV line extension (Lines #2161, #2346, #2347, #2337, and #2350) will be constructed in an Construct 230 kV Line #2338 on new, single-circuit 230 kV structures approximately 0.10 mile from Daves Store Substation Electronic copies of the Application and other supporting materials may be inspected at: www.dominionenergy.com/davesstore. version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at entirely new 100-foot right-of-way.

Dominion also identified an alternative route (“Alternative Route”) which is approximately 2.7 miles to Gemini Substation.

An electronic copy of the Company’s Application also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company: Vishwa scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. from the Atlantic DP(6)Substation to the Daves Store Substation, in which the new 230 kV line extension (Lines #2161, #2346, #2347, Construct 230 kV Line #2339 on new, single-circuit 230 kV structures approximately 0.10 mile from Daves Store Substation B. Link, On Esquire, McGuireWoods Plaza, 800 East Canal Virginia 23219, or vlink@mcguirewoods.com.

September 11, 2024, LLP, at 10Gateway a.m. or at the conclusion of theStreet, public Richmond, witness portion of the hearing, whichever is later, in the #2337, and #2350) would also beSubstation. constructed in an entirely new 100-foot right-of-way. Dominion asserts Line #2350 will follow the to Gemini Interested personssecond also may unofficial copies of theinApplication and other documents in this case from the Commission’s Commission’s floordownload second floor courtroom located the Tyler Building, 1300 East Mainfiled Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, same route as LineAccording #2337 until and separates and continues for 0.2 mile to enter into Gemini Substation.

The total route length for the Hearing Examiner will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence related to the Application from the Company, any scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. to the Application, Dominion asserts the proposed Project is necessary to assure that it can to provide service requested by website: Lines #2338 anda data #2339 (“Daves Store – Gemini Route”) is 0.1 mile and will be constructed entirely within a new 325-foot-right of way. respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. center customer in Prince William County, Virginia; to maintain reliable electric service for overall growth in the area; and comply On orTo before August 28, 2024, any interested person may submit comments on the Application by following the instructions found with mandatory North American Electric Reliability Corporation Reliability Standards and the Company’s mandatory planning criteria. promote administrative efficiency and timely service of filings upon participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing The Company states the desired in-service date for the proposed Project is September 1, 2026. The Company represents the on the Commission’s website:unless scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments.

Those unable,to as practical matter, of testimony and pleadings, they contain confidential information, and has required electronic service on parties thisaproceeding.

Dominion that the proposed route (“Proposed is approximately estimated conceptual cost ofstates the proposed is approximately $66.2 Route”) million (in 2023 dollars).2.5 miles from the Atlantic DP Substation to the Daves to submit comments electronically may file such comments with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission c/o Document Control Store Substation, in which the new 230 kV line extension (Lines #2161, #2346, #2347, #2337, and #2350) will be constructed in an Electronic copies of the Application and other supporting materials may be inspected at: www.dominionenergy.com/davesstore. right-of-way.

Dominion also identified an alternative route (“Alternative Route”) which is approximately 2.7 miles Center, P.O. Box copy 2118,of Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118.

Allobtained such comments shalla written refer torequest Case No. PUR-2024-00021.

Description ofentirely Routesnewfor100-foot the proposed Project An electronic the Company’s Application also may be by submitting to counsel for the Company: Vishwa from the Atlantic DP Substation to the Daves Store Substation, in which the new 230 kV line extension (Lines #2161, #2346, #2347, B. Link, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or vlink@mcguirewoods.com.

On or before May 22, 2024, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a #2337, and #2350) would also be constructed in an entirely new 100-foot right-of-way. Dominion asserts Line #2350 will follow the Proposed Route Interested persons also may download unofficial copies of the Application and other documents filed in this case from the Commission’s same route as Line #2337 until and separates and continues for 0.2 mile to enter into Gemini Substation. The total route length for notice of participation at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

The Proposed Route, consisting of (“Daves Lines #2161, #2346,Route”) #2347,is 0.1 #2337, and will #2350 would construct an overhead double-circuitof way. may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include Lines #2338 and #2339 Store – Gemini mile and be constructed entirely within a new 325-foot-right On or before August 28, 2024, any interested person may submit comments on the Application by following the instructions found 230 kV line from the Storestates Substation to thein-service existing date NOVEC-owned AtlanticProject DP Substation.

Additionally, the Company proposedrepresents double- the the email TheDaves Company the desired for the proposed is September 1, 2026. The of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of asthea notice participation on the addresses Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments.

Those unable, practicalof matter, circuit 230 kV line will tie conceptual into the Stinger Switching Stations,$66.2 whichmillion are located two adjacent parcels, north of Wellington estimated cost ofand the Trident proposed is approximately (in 2023ondollars). on counsel the Company.

Pursuantmayto file 5 VAC Participation of theCommission Commission’s Rules of Control Practice and to submittocomments electronically such5-20-80 commentsB,with the Clerk ofasthea respondent, State Corporation c/o Document Road, and proposed with data center development.

The length of the corridor for the Proposed Route is approximately 2.5 miles.

Center, (“Rules P.O. Box of2118, Richmond, All such refer to Case No. PUR-2024-00021.

Description of Routes for the proposed Project Procedure Practice”), anyVirginia notice 23218-2118. of participation shall comments set forth: shall (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) Beginning at the Daves Store Substation, sited next to the Company’s existing Heathcote Substation, the overhead route extends east a statement the specific to theor extent then known; and (iii)asthea respondent factual andinlegal for themay action. organization, On orofbefore May 22,action 2024,sought any person entity wishing to participate this basis proceeding do soAny by filing a Proposed Route for approximately 0.2 mile. The route then crosses US 29 (Lee Highway) and Norfolk Southern Railway for 0.2 mile. After crossing the notice of or participation at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling.

Those unable, as represented a practical matter, to file aasnotice of participation electronically corporation, government body participating as a respondent must be by counsel required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, Thethe Proposed Route, consisting of Lines #2346, #2347, #2337, and #2350 south would ofconstruct an overhead highway and railroad, Proposed Route turns east and #2161, collocates the transmission right-of-way and adjacent to the double-circuit railroad may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above.

Such notice of participation shall include Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2024-00021. line from the Daves Store Substation to the existing NOVEC-owned Atlantic DP Substation. Additionally, the proposed double- of the the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation for approximately230 0.3kVmile.

Next, the Proposed Route turns south for less than 0.1 mile, before veering east and continuing approximately circuit 230 kV line will tie into the Stinger and Trident Switching Stations, which are located on two adjacent parcels, north of Wellington on the Company.

Pursuant 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a ofrespondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and any On counsel or beforeto June 26, 2024, each torespondent may file with the Clerk the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, 0.4 mile to a crossing of Rail Court Lane.

The center Proposed Route passes andtheindustrial buildings crosses parking Road, and proposed with data development.

The between length of commercial the corridor for Proposed Route isand approximately 2.5 miles.

Procedure (“Rules of by Practice”), any respondent notice of participation shall set forth:its(i) case. a precise statement of the interestasofathe respondent; (ii) to file and exhibits which the expects to establish Any respondent unable, practical matter, lots before crossing a forested north edge a construction materials processing facility (“Vulcan or east testimony Beginning at theparcel Davesalong Store the Substation, sitedofnext to the Company’s existing Heathcote Substation, theMaterials overhead Company” route extends a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, approximately The route thennext crosses USapproximately 29 (Lee Highway) for 0.2 mile. After crossing the testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above.

“Vulcan”) west offorRail Line Court.0.2 Themile.

Proposed Route heads 0.2and mileNorfolk to theSouthern southeastRailway crossing University Boulevard corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, Each highway andcleared railroad,lands the Proposed Route turnsproperty east andboundaries collocates the transmission right-of-way south of and adjacent to the railroad witness’s shall include summary to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Commission’s of the testimony Rules of Practice.

All filingsa shall refer tonotCase No. PUR-2024-00021. and partially forested and along commercial and the future Skylark View Way roadway.

The Proposed for approximately 0.3 mile. Next, the Proposed Route turns south for less than 0.1 mile, before veering east and continuing approximately Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Route then turns0.4south and enters the area planned for the Gainesville west data center development that will contain the Stinger On or before June 26, 2024, each respondent may file with its thefiling.

Clerk Inof all thefilings, Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any mile to a crossing of Rail Court Lane. The Proposed Route passes between commercial and industrial buildings and crosses parking of Practice, modified herein, not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing andunable, service,asand 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared and as exhibits by which theincluding, respondentbutexpects to establish its case.

Any respondent a practical matter, to file Switching Station. headscrossing approximately mile southeast Stinger materials Switchingprocessing Station, before continuing another 0.1 or Rulestestimony lots Itbefore a forested 0.2 parcel along the northcrossing edge of a the construction facility (“Vulcan Materials Company” testimony exhibits may to fileCase such No.

by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each andand exhibits.

All electronically filings shall refer PUR-2024-00021. west of Rail Falls Line Court.

Proposed Route nextside heads 0.2 mile the southeast crossing Boulevard testimony mile to a split at“Vulcan”) the future Deacon Drive The roadway on the north of approximately Wellington Road.

Fromto here, one segment of University the Proposed witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Commission’s partially forested and cleared landsterminating along commercial boundaries and Station the futuresite.

Skylark roadway.continues The Proposed Route continuesandeast for approximately 0.2 mile, within property the Trident Switching The View otherWay segment Staff,documents the Company, all otherform respondents simultaneous with itsoffiling.

In all filings, respondents with sides the Commission’s Any filedand in paper with the Office of the Clerk the Commission in this docketshall maycomply use both of the paper. In all Route then turns south and enters the area planned for the Gainesville west data center development that will contain the Stinger approximately 0.1 mile south across Wellington Road, then parallels the south side of the road for approximately 0.3 mile to NOVEC’s of Practice, herein, including, but not limited to: 5Notice VAC 5-20-140, Filingalland service, 5 VACfully 5-20-240, Switching Station. It heads approximately 0.2 mile southeast crossing the Stinger Switching Station, before continuing another 0.1 otherRules respects, exceptasasmodified modified by the Commission’s Order for and Hearing, filings shalland comply with thePrepared requirements testimony and exhibits.

All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2024-00021.

Atlantic DP Substation, entering the substation at its northwest corner. mile to a split at the future Deacon Falls Drive roadway on the north side of Wellington Road. From here, one segment of the Proposed of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice.

Route continues east for approximately 0.2 mile, terminating within the Trident Switching Station site. The other segment continues 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 The route turns south to avoid an existing building and traverses eastparallels throughthea commercial area for approximately approximately 0.1 mile south across Wellington Road, then south side ofand the industrial road for approximately 0.3 mile to 0.5 NOVEC’s The Application and other filedOrder in this Rules Practice, otherCompany’s respects, except as modified by thedocuments Commission’s for case, Noticethe andCommission’s Hearing, all filings shallof comply fullyand withthetheCommission’s requirements Order Atlantic DP crosses Substation, enteringBoulevard the substation northwest site corner. mile. The Proposed Route University nearatanits industrial entrance and continues east along the property boundary of 5 VAC Copiesbeand format, Commission’s website Rules of Practice. for Notice and5-20-150, Hearing may viewed onofthetheCommission’s at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. of business-zoned The parcels for about 0.3 mile.

The Proposed Route turns south and crosses the data center properties for approximately route turns south to avoid an existing building and traverses east through a commercial and industrial area for approximately 0.5 The Company’s Application and other documents filed in this case, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, and the Commission’s Order 0.5 mile to interconnect StingerRoute and crosses Trident Switching Stations. Exiting switching stations,and the continues Proposedeast Route crosses Wellington mile. The the Proposed University Boulevard near anthe industrial site entrance along the property boundary for Notice and Hearing may be viewed on the Commission’s website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY of business-zoned parcels to for avoid about sensitive 0.3 mile. The Proposed Route turns south crosses the data properties approximately Road in a non-perpendicular alignment environmental resources and and existing ponds.

Thecenter Proposed Routeforcontinues 0.5 mile to interconnect the Stinger and Trident Switching Stations.

Exiting the switching stations, the Proposed Route crosses Wellington along the southRoad side of Wellington Road for approximately 0.3 mile to terminate at NOVEC’s Atlantic DP Substation.

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY in a non-perpendicular alignment to avoid sensitive environmental resources and existing ponds. The Proposed Route continues along the south sidean of Wellington for approximately mile tothe terminate at NOVEC’s Atlantic DP Substation.

The Proposed Route includes additional Road 0.2-mile segment to 0.3 connect Atlas Substation, where proposed Line #2350 does The Proposed Route an additional 0.2-mile segmentwill to connect Atlas route Substation, where proposed #2350 does not share double-circuit structures withincludes proposed Line #2337.

Line #2350 follow thethesame as Line #2337 until itLine separates not0.2 share proposedSouth Line #2337.

Line #2350Substation, will follow the route as Linecontinue #2337 until it separates and continues for miledouble-circuit to enter intostructures Gemini with Substation. of the Heathcote thissame segment would generally and continues for 0.2 mile to enter into Gemini Substation. South of the Heathcote Substation, this segment would continue generally southwest and follow the southern boundary of the Atlas and Gemini Substation sites before turning north to enter the Gemini Substation southwest and follow the southern boundary of the Atlas and Gemini Substation sites before turning north to enter the Gemini Substation site. Line #2350site. willLine be re-routed Atlas Substation a future date, and this occurwillentirely substation fence fence line. line. #2350 willinto be re-routed into AtlasatSubstation at a future date,re-route and thiswill re-route occur within entirelythe within the substation For Route, the Proposed Route, the minimumheight structure feet, the maximum 121and feet,the andaverage the average For the Proposed the minimum structure is 57height feet,isthe57 maximum structurestructure height isheight 121 isfeet, heightbased is 102onfeet, based onconceptual preliminary conceptual not including reveal, and subject to change structure heightstructure is 102 feet, preliminary design, notdesign, including foundationfoundation reveal, and subject to change basedbased on on final engineering design. final engineering design.

Alternative Route

Alternative RouteThe Alternative Route, consisting of Lines #2161, #2346, #2347, #2337, and #2350, would construct an overhead double-circuit

230Route, kV line consisting from the Daves Store#2161, Substation to the#2347, NOVEC-owned DP Substation.

The lengthanofoverhead the corridor for the Alternative The Alternative of Lines #2346, #2337,Atlantic and #2350, would construct double-circuit is approximately 2.7 miles. The Alternative Route is identical to the Proposed Route with the exception of a segment along the 230 kV line fromRoute the Daves Store Substation to the NOVEC-owned Atlantic DP Substation.

The length of the corridor for the Alternative Norfolk Southern Railway. It initially follows the same alignment as the Proposed Route to the south/southeast for approximately 0.4 mile Route is approximately miles.

Alternative is identical the Proposed Route with the exception of a segment the side from the 2.7 Daves StoreThe Substation site toRoute the crossing of thetorailroad.

Unlike the Proposed Route, which heads east alongalong the south the railroad, the Alternative Route instead continues for approximately 0.1 mile, crossing a parking lot and Norfolk SouthernofRailway.

It initially follows the same alignment as south/southeast the Proposed Route to the south/southeast for approximately 0.4Wellington mile Drive. It thensite parallels south side the road for approximately 0.3 mile across mostly commercial lands a crossing from the Daves Branch Store Substation to the the crossing of theof railroad.

Unlike the Proposed Route, which heads east along thewith south side of Limestone Drive. The Alternative Route next turns north, continuing for approximately 0.2 mile across developed commercial lands to an of the railroad, the Alternative Route instead continues south/southeast for approximately 0.1 mile, crossing a parking lot and Wellington intersection with the Proposed Route near an Amazon distribution facility. It then follows the same alignment as the Proposed Route for Branch Drive. It approximately then parallels1.5themiles southto side of theexisting road Atlantic for approximately 0.3viamile mostly commercial lands with aStations. crossing of NOVEC’s DP Substation theacross Company’s Stinger and Trident Switching Limestone Drive. The Alternative Route next turns north, continuing for approximately 0.2 mile across developed commercial lands to an Similar to the Proposed Route, the Alternative Route includes an additional 0.2-mile segment to connect the Atlas Substation, where intersection withProposed the Proposed Route near Amazon distribution facility. then follows the same alignment as thetheProposed Line #2350 does not an share double-circuit structures withItproposed Line #2337.

Line #2350 will follow same routeRoute as Linefor#2337 approximately 1.5 to NOVEC’s existingforAtlantic via theSubstation.

Company’s and TridentSubstation, Switching untilmiles it separates and continues 0.2 mileDPto Substation enter into Gemini SouthStinger of the Heathcote thisStations. segment would continue

southwest and follow the southern boundary of the Atlas and Gemini Substation sites before turning north to enter the Gemini Substation site.

Similar to theLineProposed Route, the Alternative includes an additional 0.2-mile connect thetheAtlas Substation, where #2350 will be re-routed into Atlas Route Substation at a future date, and this re-routesegment will occurtoentirely within substation fence line.

Proposed Line #2350Fordoes share double-circuit structuresstructure with proposed #2350 will followheight the same routefeet, as Line the not Alternative Route, the minimum height isLine 57 #2337. feet, theLine maximum structure is 122 and #2337 the average until it separatesstructure and continues 0.2 feet, mile based to enteroninto Gemini Substation.

South ofnottheincluding Heathcote Substation, thisand segment continue height for is 102 preliminary conceptual design, foundation reveal, subjectwould to change based on final engineering southwest and follow the southerndesign. boundary of the Atlas and Gemini Substation sites before turning north to enter the Gemini Substation site.

Line #2350 will be re-routed into Atlas Substation at a future date, and this re-route will occur entirely within the substation fence line.

For the Alternative Route, the minimum structure height is 57 feet, the maximum structure height is 122 feet, and the average structure height is 102 feet, based on preliminary conceptual design, not including foundation reveal, and subject to change based on final engineering design.

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COLGAN GIRLS SOCCER OPENS 3-0

Emma Braxton scored two goals as the Colgan High girls soccer team improved to 3-0 by downing Woodbridge 3-0 on Monday. The Sharks’ biggest win of the year was a 2-1 victory over archrival Battlefield on March 13 as Cassandra VIllafan and Tiana Cruz scored in the first ten minutes. Colgan edged Patriot 2-0 in their opener.

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Lenahan-led Pioneers hope to bash a path to states

By Matthew Proctor Times Staff Writer

With seven returning starters back from last year’s 18-6 squad, including the reigning Class 6 Region B Co-Player of the Year Grady Lenahan, the Patriot High baseball team is on the cusp of another huge season.

Patriot, which has made regionals 11 straight seasons out of the competitive Cedar Run District, has opened 3-2.

“We have a lot of veterans returning on offense, so our position players, they’re where they need to be for this point of the season,” fifth year coach Nick Grove said. “It’s a nice core of returning guys, guys we’re counting on as we develop our pitching staff. They’re going to have to step up and help carry the load.”

Patriot While Patriot’s starting lineup looks starting lineup C: Jack Dennis, Sr.* highly productive, most of their pitching 1B: Luke Sullivan, Jr.* 2B: Jacob Peacher, staff is short on varsiSoph. ty experience, leaving SS: Dominic Tilden, Jr.* that area a bit of an un3B: Remington Lee, Sr.* known as the Pioneers strive to make the state LF: Luke Peacher, Sr.* tournament for the first CF: Grady Lenahan, Jr.* RF: Luke Pierce, Sr.* time since 2017.

DH: Ben Bosse, Soph.

“I think we only *Returning starter brought back 17 innings of varsity pitching experience this year. We lost basically 90 percent of our innings pitched,” Grove said. “It’s a work in progress, but we’re bringing our pitching along.”

The staff includes seniors Matthew Bishop, Matthew Santee, Hutson Hendrix, Luke Pierce, Brady Page, Cody Petrauskas and juniors Jackson Clements and Evan Foster.

Bishop is the most veteran returnee. He entered with 8.1 varsity innings pitched and got the nod in the season opener against Brentsville on March 12.

Page started against Woodbridge on March 14 with Foster starting against Riverbend on March 15.

“It’s an extremely young, raw pitching staff that’s going to have some really good games and some games where, like (against) Brentsville, we walk 10 guys. There’s going to be growing pains,” said Grove. “They’re definitely talented, but they’re not seasoned veterans yet. They’re not guys that have been through the ringer or the grind of a high school season.”

Despite their inexperience on the mound, the Pioneers have shown plenty of promise out of the gates. Patriot topped Brentsville 8-7 on opening day, then shut down Woodbridge 4-2 and Riverbend 4-0 last week before falling to Westfield 6-1 and Gainesville 9-7 in 10 innings on Monday and Tuesday.

“We’re learning about these guys every time they go out there and they’re learning how high school baseball plays on the job. It’s exciting,” said Grove, who knows the best way to help a young pitcher is by plating runs early and often.

The Pioneers employ the ultimate offensive catalyst at the top of the order in junior center fielder Grady Lenahan. The East Carolina University commit hit .541 with nine home runs en route to earning Class 6 first team and Class 6 Region B Co-Player of the Year honors as a sophomore.

“He’s a tireless worker. He always puts in that work and is doing what he’s supposed to do,” Grove said. “I keep telling him ‘I don’t need you

PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

Senior lefthander Brady Page and the Patriot Pioneers went 18-6 last year. They’ve opened 3-2, beating Brentsville, Woodbridge and Riverbend. to do what you did last year. I just need you to continue to progress in your arc of baseball and continue to get better every day. The numbers may not stack up the exact same because that was an incredible season. That’s not something that happens every season… just do it right and your numbers will be where they need to be.’”

After Lenahan, Grove bats the rest of the returning starters second through seventh, creating a formattable lineup that can give even the most experienced pitchers headaches.

Junior shortstop Dominic Tilden bats second, junior Luke Sullivan moves from the outfield to first base and bats third and senior catcher Jack Dennis is the cleanup hitter. Senior third baseman Remington Lee bats fifth with senior right fielder Luke Pierce sixth and senior left fielder Luke Peacher seventh.

Sophomore Ben Bosse is the backup catcher and designated hitter and bats eighth, and sophomore second baseman Jacob Peacher, the younger brother of Luke, bats ninth.

With all-district contenders up and down the lineup, Grove knows the production can come from anywhere. “It’s like a wolf pack. Some people are bunters, some guys are base stealers, some guys drive the ball, but everyone’s running with the pack. They’re all working together,” the coach said.

Led by their high-octane offense, the Pioneers’ have dreams of advancing to the state tournament, but their path has gotten harder as Stafford County powers Brooke Point, Mountain View, North Stafford and Stafford have joined the region.

“Our mindset is we’re trying to win as many games as we can and make sure that we have a chance to qualify for the regional tournament, because once you’re in the regional tournament, you got a shot,” Grove said.

“We’re going to have to get timely hits, we’re going to have to play really good defense and we’re going to have to throw strikes. If we do those three things, I think we’ll be in a lot of ball games regardless of who we play, and I think that we have enough good players to do that.”

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Springtime in your yard will be amazing

By Denise Schefer Long & Foster

You just moved your clocks ahead an hour, and March 19 marked the first day of spring. As temperatures start to rise and the days get longer, spending some time on your yard will allow you to enjoy your time outside more, and your home’s curb appeal will pay off when you sell it.

But what are the best things to focus on this time of year and the ideal way to approach them?

Here are 10 things you can do to enhance the appearance of your yard this spring: Rake and remove debris: Clear away any leaves, twigs or debris that may have accumulated over the winter. Try to avoid putting what you collect in plastic bags if possible.

Instead, consider creating a compost area in your yard where it can break down naturally; take it to the local landfill and add it to their vegetation area; or consider using paper or biodegradable lawn bags, which will decompose over time.

Fertilize: Apply fertilizer to enrich the soil and encourage healthy grass.

Your lawn will grow faster, stronger and greener. Your grass will become more resilient and recover from damage faster, especially from the hot summer days ahead. Choose a fertilizer with a formula suitable for early spring. The Scotts Four Step Program, for example, has a crabgrass preventer plus lawn food (step 1) that you can put down in early spring.

Apply weed control: Spreading a pre-emergent weed control around your yard will increase the aesthetics of your yard. With consistent weed control applications, your lawn will gradually eliminate weeds and

start building a resistance to them.

The Scotts Four Step Program has weed control plus lawn food (step 2) that can be applied in late spring.

Trim and prune: Trim and prune shrubs and trees to remove dead or damaged branches. This promotes overall plant health and a more attractive appearance.

Here are a few tips for the best time to prune: • Trees and shrubs that bloom during the summer should be pruned in early spring. For example, butterfly bush, rose of sharon, crape myrtle, hibiscus, gardenia, rose, poplar, spruce, juniper, sumacs, arborvitae, juniper, holly and fruit trees, such as apple.

• Trees and shrubs that flower in spring should be pruned right after they finish blooming. Examples include forsythia, lilac, azalea, rhododendron, mountain laurel, dogwood, birch, elm, walnut and flowering cherry trees.

Garden cleanup: Spruce up garden beds by removing any remaining plant debris from the previous season to make it look more attractive and help prevent the spread of diseases and pests. Remove weeds where necessary, making sure to pull out the roots as well. Cover garden beds with landscape paper or layered newspaper to prevent weeds from growing back quickly. Separate garden beds from grass area by digging an edge with a garden shovel or installing a decorative garden border.

Plant: Plant cool-season annuals (such as pansies, daffodils, crocuses, snapdragons and tulips) and perennials (daylilies, hostas, coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, bleeding hearts and iris) suitable for early spring.

Mulch: Add a fresh layer of mulch around flower beds and trees to retain moisture, suppress weeds and give your yard a neat, polished look.

Aim for a depth of 3- to 4-inch as any thinner, you will not get the desired benefit and any thicker, it will hinder water absorption by the plants, trees and shrubs in the vicinity.

Inspect hardscapes: Check paths, patios, rock walls and other hardscape elements for any damage. Repair cracks and clean surfaces to enhance their appearance. Power washers have come down in price. Consider purchasing one for use around the yard.

Assess whether this could be a joint purchase with local family and friends.

Check irrigation systems, outside faucets and hoses: Once the threat of freezing temperatures has passed, if you have an irrigation system, inspect and test it to ensure it is functioning properly. Adjust sprinkler heads for

optimal coverage. Ensure outdoor water spigots and hoses are not leaking.

Outdoor furniture: If you have outdoor furniture, clean and arrange it to create an inviting space. Dish soap and water is usually enough to give it a fresh, spotless look. Consider adding new cushions or accessories if your cushions have aged.

Enjoy your time outside this spring. Warmer days are coming!

Denise Schefer is a real estate agent with Long & Foster’s Warrenton office. She speaks both English and Spanish and won the 2019 Fauquier Times Readers’ Choice Award for Best Real Estate Agent.

Denise Schefer Long & Foster Warrenton 492 Blackwell Road Warrenton Office: 540-349-1400 Mobile: 703-217-7232

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OBITUARIE S Obituaries

Death Notice

Patrick ("Pat") John Sheedy Patrick ("Pat") John Sheedy, loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, of Haymarket, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on March 1, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1940, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to the late Morgan John Sheedy and Madelyn Rhodes Sheedy.

He had five siblings: Madelyn Schraf (Joseph), Eileen Aigner (Frank), Ann Sokany (Matthew), Madden Sheedy (Bernadette), and Gertrude Schrenk (Thomas).

He married Karen Piercy of Alexandria, Virginia, on April 27, 1985.

Pat attended Altoona Catholic High School, where he prioritized playing football and being a "mischief-maker". After graduating in 1958, Pat attended The University of Notre Dame and received his B.B.A. in Commerce in 1962. Pat began his career as a Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Treasury, and he also was a member of the Marine Corps Reserve. Pat received his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University, Indianapolis Law School in 1969. He then became a federal prosecutor at the Department of Justice, served as an Assistant Chief of the Tax Division, Criminal Section, and finished his career as Chief of the Southern Criminal Enforcement Section.

Pat was known for his integrity, Irish wit, and kindness. Pat cherished his family and loved attending family gatherings. Pat had a joke for every occasion and always brought plenty of laughter to the group. In recent years, he especially enjoyed entertaining his grandchildren with the antics he perfected after decades of practice on his daughter, nieces, and nephews.

Pat was fond of Notre Dame football and looked forward to the new season all year. His other hobbies included organic gardening, relaxing in nature, hiking, and his dogs.

Pat is survived by his wife, Karen Sheedy, his daughter, Kathryn MacIntosh (Michael), his grandchildren, Kennedy, Elizabeth, and Patrick of Lemont, Illinois, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Royston Funeral Home in Middleburg, Virginia, from 5-7 p.m. A mass was on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, Virginia at 11:00 a.m.

Following the service, internment will take place at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Haymarket, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be sent to Food for the Poor (https://foodforthepoor.org), the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (https://w ww.lls.org), or made by joining the Be The Match Registry (https://bethematch .org). Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Middleburg, VA. Please visit www.roystonfh.com to express online condolences to the family.

Death Notice

Hope Lomax Ball

Hope Lomax Ball, 81, of Catlett, VA, passed March 6, 2024.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 18, 2024, 11:00 am, at Joynes Funeral Home, 29 N. Third St., Warrenton, VA, 20186.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Linda Beverly DeBruhl

Linda Beverly DeBruhl, 80, of Jeffersonton, VA, passed March 9, 2024.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 12:00 pm, at Hillcrest Memory Gardens, 4160 Rixeyville Road, Jeffersonton, VA, 22724.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

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Eddie Nelson Flores Our father Eddie Nelson Flores from Woodbridge VA left this world on February 25, 2024 in Meads Bay, Anguilla, at the age of 61.

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Doris Bolden Fletcher

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Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 11:00 am, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 4679 Free State Road, Marshall, VA, 20115.

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159045-01-00; JJ159045-02-00; JJ157167-03-00; JJ157167-04-00; JJ157168-03-00; JJ157168-04-00; PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: ADU, JAIDYNNE-GRACE O; ADU, ADU, JAIDYNNE-GRACE O; ADU, JORDAN ADU-LABI; ADU, JORDAN ADU-LABI; ADU, JOEL-OHENE; ADU, JOEL OHENE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN THE FULL CUSTODY OF JAIDYNNEGRACE O; ADU, JORDAN ADU; JOEL OHENE ADU; OBTAIN VISITATION FOR LAIDYNNE-GRACE O. ADU; JORDAN ADU; JOEL OHENE ADU; It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ANITA ASARE appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/27/2024 at 10:00AM Jenifer Houchin, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159107-01-00; JJ159108-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: UMANZOR CRUZ, KEISI; UMANZOR CRUZ, OLMAN The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND MAKE FACTUAL FINDINGS RELEVANT TO SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS FOR KEISI UMANZOR CRUZ;OLMAN UMANZOR CRUZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) SANTOS UMANZOR GUEVARA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/29/2024 at 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158617-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CORTEZ GARCIA, ALEYDA MADAI The object of this suit is to: PETITION FOR CUSTODY INCLUDING FINDINGS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY FOR SIJA:ALEYDA MADAI CORTEZ GARCIA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) LUIS MARIO CORTEZ MARTINEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/06/2024 at 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 27, 2024 7:00 PM

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Public Notice Dominion Energy Virginia 2024 Integrated Resource Plan Stakeholder Process Dominion Energy Virginia is seeking stakeholder input for the 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and will be hosting meetings over the next several months to gather comments from interested parties.

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158758-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MEZA LOPEZ, BRIANA NICOLE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF BRIANA MEZA LOPEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ELIZABETH ARACELI LOPEZ GONZAL appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/07/2024 at 10:00AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158758-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MEZA LOPEZ, BRIANA NICOLE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF BRIANA MEZA LOPEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) EDGAR DANILO MEZA ESTEVEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/07/2024 at 10:00AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MANASSAS JENNIE DEAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9601 PRINCE WILLIAM STREET MANASSAS, VIRGINIA 20110 Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 5:30 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following item(s). All interested parties are encouraged to present their views at this hearing.

SUP #2024-0001 & REZ #2024-0002, Jennie Dean Elementary School To amend the existing special use permit for the construction of a new Jennie Dean Elementary School (900 student capacity), located directly behind the existing school at 9601 Wellington Road and 9501 Dean Park Lane, and to approve a height waiver to increase the building height limit for the new school from a 35-feet maximum to a 45-feet maximum. Additionally, a 28.78 acre portion of Dean Park located at 9913 Godwin Drive is proposed to be rezoned from I-2 (heavy industrial) and AOD to R-1 (low density, single-family residential) and AOD (airport impact overlay). The existing school property is zoned R-1 and AOD. Both properties are located in the Suburban Neighborhood Character Area of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

Members of the public can submit comments to the Planning Commission by visiting www.manassasva.gov/comhearing, emailing the Planning Commission at planningcommission@manassasva.gov, mailing a letter to the Community Development Office, at 9800 Godwin Drive, Manassas, Virginia, or by calling 703-257-8224 and leaving a voicemail. All written/electronic comments will be provided to Planning Commission and included in the meeting minutes. In person comments are also permitted.

This meeting is being held at Jennie Dean Elementary School at 9601 Prince William Street in Manassas, in a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact the City Clerk at the above address or by telephone at 703-257-8280. Persons needing interpreter services for the deaf must notify the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024.

A copy of the staff report will be available in the Community Development Office and online at www.manassasva.gov after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

For additional information, contact the Community Development Office at 703/257-8223 or TTY 7-1-1.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS ONE COUNTY COMPLEX COURT PRINCE WILLIAM, VA 22192

April 2, 2024 Public Hearing 2:00 p.m.

The Board of County Supervisors will conduct public hearings on the following items:

1. Consider Adoption of an Ordinance to Prohibit Parking on Both Sides of Tayloe Drive (SR 1435) and on Both Sides of Gordon Drive (SR 2375) for Approximately 600 Feet South of its Intersection with Tayloe Drive Pursuant to the Authority Granted by Section 46.2-1222 of the Code of Virginia – Coles Magisterial District

For additional information, contact the Clerk to the Board at (703) 792-6600. All meeting materials will be posted online when the HNLUKH PZ W\ISPZOLK HUK H[ [OH[ [PTL H JVW` VM HSS Z[HɈ YLWVY[Z proposed resolutions and ordinances, and other documentation will IL H]HPSHISL MVY YL]PL^ I` [OL W\ISPJ PU [OL VɉJL VM [OL *SLYR VM [OL Board at One County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, 22192.

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.

ACCESSIBILITY TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The hearings are being held at a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact the Clerk to the Board at One County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, or by telephone at (703) 7926600 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 Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

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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, April 1, 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 is H]HPSHISL MVY YL]PL^ H[ [OL 6ɉJL VM [OL ;V^U *SLYR H[ >HZOington 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 703-753-2600 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 April 1, 2024 at 4:00pm, via email Khenry@townofhaymarket.org or via mail, 15000 Washington Street, Ste. 100, Haymarket, VA 20169.

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159032-01-00; JJ158696-03-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: ALVAREZ SANCHEZ, GENESIS P; ALVAREZ SANCHEZ, CINTHIA PAOLA The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF GENESIS PAMELA ALVAREZ SANCHEZ; CINTHIA PAOLA ALVAREZ SANCHEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DIONISIO ORDONEZ LAZO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/18/2024 at 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158837-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: AMADOR RAMIREZ, MILVIA SULENI The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND ENTER SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS FINDINGS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) VICTORIA RAMIREZ PEREZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/15/2024 at 10:00AM Brian Donnell James, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158756-01-00; JJ158757-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MARTIN, MADDISON GRACE; MARTIN, HENRY DONALD EUGENE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF MADDISON GRACE MARTIN; HENRY DONALD EUGENE MARTIN It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOSHUA MARTIN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/07/2024 at 11:00AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159225-01-00; JJ159226-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BALBUENA, ZELIAH; BALBUENA, DALEYZA LAVELLE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN LEGAL CUSTODY OF ZELIAH BALBUENA; DALEYZA LAVELLE BALBUENA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) HENRY BENITES appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/14/2024 at 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk

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LEGAL NOTICES ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158775-01-00; JJ158774-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CEPHAS, KAMARA MICHELLE; CEPHAS, LEGEND NASIR The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF KAMARA CEPHAS; LEGEND CEPHAS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JUANE ANTHONY CEPHAS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/14/2024 at 11:00AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159112-01-00; JJ159113-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MARTINEZ GARCOA, DIEGO; MARTINEZ GARCIA, JEFFERSON E The object of this suit is to: COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY AD FACTUAL FINDINGS UNDER SIJS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JEFFERSON MARTINEZ GONZALEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/02/2024 at 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158816-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: GALVEZ LIMA, BENJAMIN A The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS OF BENJAMIN ALEJANDRO GALVEZ LIMA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) NOTOMAS OSWALDO HERNANDEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/24/2024 at 11:00AM Brian Donnell James, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159207-01-00; JJ159206-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MALDON, ZA'NIYAH MONIQUE; MALDON, JUDAH JAWILL The object of this suit is to: OBTAINED CUSTODY OF ZA'NIYAH; JUDAH MALDON It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOSHUA MALDON appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/24/2024 at 10:00AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158817-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: ULLOA ZELAYA, JEFFERSON L. The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS OF JEFFERSON LEANDRO ULLOA ZELAYA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) HERBETH ULLOA ALVARADO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/24/2024 at 10:00AM Brian Donnell James, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ132084-01-01 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: FLORES-NELSON, DECLAN RODRIGO The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF DECLAN RODRIGO FLORES-NELSON It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) RONALD RODRIGO FLORESFERREL appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/26/2024 at 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk Legal Notices

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159041-01-00; JJ159040-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: DIAZ, LEAH LILLY ANA; DIAZ, DANIEL ENRIQUE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF LEAH L. DIAZ; DANIEL E DIAZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DANIELLE M DIAZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/15/2024 at 09:00AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158737-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: ALVAREZ REYES, GERSON ANTONIO The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY FOR GERSON ANTONIO ALVAREZ REYES It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MANUEL DE JESUS ALVAREZ MENDEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/08/2024 at 10:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158805-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MARTINEZ RAMOS, NANCY NICOLE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF NANCY NICOLE MARTINEZ RAMOS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOSE ANDRES MARTINEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/26/2024 at 10:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158972-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: GARCIA RAMOS, ANDERSON ERNESTO The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ANDERSON ERNESTO GARCIA RAMOS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JAVIER ERNESTO GARCIA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/26/2024 at 10:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158943-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: JIMENEZ, JUSTIN The object of this suit is to: PETITION FOR CUSTODY AND FINDINGS OF FACT FOR JUSTIN STEVEN JIMENEZ ALVARENGA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) EDWIN ARMANDO JIMENEZ ANDRES appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/10/2024 at 10:00AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158973-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: DE LEON MAZARIEGOS, PATRICIA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS OF PATRICIA DE LEON MAZARIEGOS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ADELAIDA D MAZARIEGOS BARRIOS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/13/2024 at 10:00AM Anecia Howell, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158943-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: JIMENEZ, JUSTIN The object of this suit is to: PETITION FOR CUSTODY AND FINDINGS OF FACT FOR JUSTIN STEVEN JIMENEZ ALVARENGA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) CARMEN ALVARENGA MENDEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/10/2024 at 10:00AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159137-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: REYES AYALA, CHRISTOPHER D The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN SOLE PHYSICAL AND LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE MINOR CHILD AND THE REQUISITIE FINDINGS OF FACT It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) SANDOS WILBER REYES GUZMAN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/06/2024 at 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158968-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: RAMOS ORELLANA, NELSON M The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND ENTER SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) GILBER E RAMOS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/15/2024 at 10:00AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159139-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BLANCO ARGUETA, EDGAR ENRIQUE The object of this suit is to: PETITION FOR SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF A MINOR CHILD It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/09/2024 at 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

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LEGAL NOTICES ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159149-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: FLORES FIGUREORA, WALTER A The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF THE MINOR WALTER ANTONIO FLORES FIGUEROA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) BLANCA ISABEL FIGUEROA AYALA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/09/2024 at 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158881-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: REYES GUEVARA, NAYELIS E The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF NAYELIS REYES GUEVARA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) OMAR PORTILLO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/08/2024 at 10:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159138-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: SALES SOLORZANO, KEVIN A The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS OF CHILD It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JUANA E SOLORZASNO HERNANDEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/06/2024 at 10:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159208-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: GREEN, ZA'VION KHALIFF ALLEN The object of this suit is to: OBTAINED CUSTODY OF ZA'VION GREEN It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) TYREK FULLER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/24/2024 at 10:00AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159016-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: DEAN, ZAHARIA HOPE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF ZAHARIA HOPE DEAN It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN FATHER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/01/2024 at 11:00AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159147-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: TEC CAAL, ROSMERY The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF RESMERY TEC CAAL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) BERTA O. CAAL CHUB appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/03/2024 at 10:00AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159229-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: VELASQUEZ LOPEZ, KEILOR The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF KEILOR D VELASQUEZ LOPEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOSE SALES appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/29/2024 at 11:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159110-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: RETANA MARCHORRO, DANNA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF DANNA RETANA MARCHORRO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) NELSON E. PIMENTAL BARRERA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/06/2024 at 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159167-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CALVACHE, STEPHANIE BRIANNA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF STEPHANIE BRIANNA CALVACHE It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ANTONIE SPANN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/10/2024 at 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159241-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PEREZ, ANA GRISELDA The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF ANA GRISELDA PEREZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN FATHER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/15/2024 at 10:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159138-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: SALES SOLORZANO, KEVIN A The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS OF CHILD It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MARLOS OSMAR SALES CASTRO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/06/2024 at 10:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159175-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: ESTRADA, AIDEN ISAAC The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF AIDEN ISAAC ESTRADA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN FATHER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/14/2024 at 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159241-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PEREZ, ANA GRISELDA The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF ANA GRISELDA PEREZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ELIA PEREZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/15/2024 at 10:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159150-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MERINO RODRIGUEZ, DANIEL A The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF THE MINOR DANIEL ALEXANDER MERINO RODRIGUEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) HERBER ALEXANDER MERINO ALEMAN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/08/2024 at 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159228-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: COLLADO SANTOS, MAYBELINNE A The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MBYBELINEE A COLLADO SANTOS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) EDUARDO E HERNANDEZ ZELAY A appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/29/2024 at 11:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notices

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158769-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: DELCID, HENDRIX GIOVANNI The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF HENDRIX GIOVANNI DELAD It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) WILFREDO DEL CID appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/13/2024 at 11:00AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk

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LEGAL NOTICES ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ139363-05-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: RANGEL SCOTT, ZAKEL NASSIR The object of this suit is to: JOINT CUSTODY It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) KRYSTLE BORGMAN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/09/2024 at 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ158969-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MIGUEL, EMMABELLA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF EMMABELLA MIGUEL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DENNIS CHRISTOPHER MIGUEL appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04/15/2024 at 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159070-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MENENDEZ, HARLEY MARIELA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF HARLEY MENENDEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JULIO RICARDO MENENDEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/03/2024 at 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ159161-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: RENE, PETERSON The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF PETERSON RENE It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN FATHER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/06/2024 at 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk

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