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New CDC metric ranks risk for COVID-19 spread in local schools

By Jill Palermo

Times Staff Writer

Prince William County is at a “higher risk” for transmitting COVID-19 in local schools based on the number of COVID-19 cases over the past 14 days and at “moderate risk” based on the local health district’s percent-positivity rate on COVID-19 tests, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention measure aimed at guiding local decision-making about public schools.

The measures – cases and percent-positivity level -- are two of three “core indicators” school division administrators and local health officials should watch to better assess the safety of opening schools for inperson learning based on community transmission of the novel coronavirus, the CDC says.

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So far, opponents of the $300 million Va. 28 bypass have been residents whose homes are threatened by the road’s path, some of whom met with Supervisor Yesli Vega, R-Coles, (above) during a recent board of supervisors meeting. Now, “smart growth” advocates are warning the road will bring more development and more traffic.

Will the Va. 28 bypass create more sprawl?

By Daniel Berti

Times Staff Writer

The proposed Va. 28 bypass has long been considered a regional solution to traffic congestion, but as the debate over the project rages among local elected officials, activists and residents, the discussion has ballooned into something more overarching: the ongoing battle over whether building more roads leads to more sprawl.

Those in favor of the project, like the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and some Democrats on the board of county supervisors, maintain the bypass is solely meant to alleviate existing traffic on Va. 28 and other regional roads, leading to a higher quality of life for area commuters.

Those opposed to the bypass, such as “smart growth” advocates and the board’s Republicans, say it will pave over the some of the county’s dwindling environmental resources and increase suburban sprawl in the rural and undeveloped areas, leading to more traffic in the long run.

The new road would extend Godwin Drive in Manassas to create a new, four-lane road between

“The bypass “would expand the capacity and that’s something that developers … would point to, to say, ‘Look we have the capacity, let us have more development out here.’”

STEWART SCHWARTZ, Coalition for Smarter Growth

the West Gate and Loch Lomond residential subdivisions and pass through Bull Run Regional Park to reconnect with Va. 28 at the Fairfax County line. It would cost an estimated $300 million, of which $200 million would be paid by Prince William County taxpayers via new road bonds approved in a 2019 referendum.

Another $89 million will be funded by regional taxes via the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.

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Parties split on redistricting amendment

By Daniel Berti

Times Staff Writer

The Prince William and Manassas Democratic committees are asking Democrats to vote “no” on “Constitutional Amendment 1,” while the local Republican committee is encouraging voters to vote “yes.”

The amendment, which will be on ballots in November, aims to address Virginia’s history of political gerrymandering by creating an independent redistricting commission.

If the amendment is approved by voters, it will create a 16-member, bipartisan commission comprised of eight legislators from both parties and eight citizen appointees to redraw Virginia’s congressional and state PHOTO BY DELIA ENGSTROM legislative maps – a pro- The Prince William County cess that occurs once Democratic Committees’ every 10 years following sample ballots urge voters to vote “no” on the the U.S. Census. redistricting amendment.

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VA. 28, from page 1 The project has been referred to as “the mac daddy” of eminent domain by one county supervisor. It will result in the taking of an estimated 54 homes and the partial taking of about 20 more homes in its path.

Many of the residents who live in the way of the bypass have been vocally opposed to the project, frequently speaking out at board meetings and public hearings.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors endorsed the bypass on Sept. 8 in a contentious, party-line vote that reversed an earlier, unanimous decision to abandon the project and widen the existing Va. 28 instead. But the bypass is far from a sure thing. The design process alone will take around two years and will require additional public hearings as well as permits from the Army Corps of Engineers to allow the road to but built through wetlands and a stream valley.

Smart growth advocates warn of more sprawl

Smart growth advocates bristle at the board’s flip-flop on the bypass. “Smart growth” is a catch-all term that includes integrated transportation and land-use planning that attempts to limit sprawl, increase public transit and curb the environmental impact of vehicle traffic.

Smart growth policies both mitigate and help communities adapt to climate change, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Stewart Schwartz, executive director of the D.C.-based Coalition for Smarter Growth, said the group is against the bypass in favor of an approach that would increase public transit as well as revitalize the existing Va. 28 in the Manassas, Manassas Park and Yorkshire area.

Schwartz said he agrees the bypass may alleviate some traffic. But he also speculates it will open undeveloped areas to new development as a result of the added capacity to area roads. That new development, he said, could create more traffic down the line. “[The bypass] would expand the capacity and that’s something that developers who want to keep developing down Route 28 in Bristow would point to, to say, ‘Look we have the capacity, let us have more development out here,’” Schwartz said. “... If they want to continue developing in separated subdivisions where people have no choice but to use a car, they’re condemning the county to more and more traffic.”

Schwartz said that the board of supervisors, by throwing their weight behind the bypass, “seem to be pursuing the same spread-out patterns of development they always have.”

“We have been frustrated to the extent that we think Prince William land-use planning has been really terrible and has been really auto-dependent, creating multiple traffic problems that they’re trying to deal with,” Schwartz said.

Supervisor Jeanine Lawson, R-Brentsville, echoed Schwartz’s concerns about sprawl on Sept.

8 when the board endorsed the bypass. Lawson was among the three Republicans on the board

The proposed Va. 28 bypass would extend Godwin Drive beyond Va. 234 Business to create a new road cutting through about 4 miles of mostly undeveloped land between the West Gate of Lomond and Yorkshire Park neighborhoods. who voted against it. “[The bypass] is absolutely a road that they want to open up future undeveloped land,” Lawson said. “When the developers are lobbying hard for it, there’s a really strong indication they want it for reasons for their own pocket. You have to look at the bigger picture. It’s to open up Bristow and Nokesville and the whole rural area.”

Lawson, now in her sixth year on the board, is opposed to increasing residential density in the county’s “rural crescent” and has opposed large new residential developments even within western reaches of the “development area” over concerns about increased traffic and the cost of new county infrastructure, such as schools and new roads needed to support new development.

Other countywide organizations advocating for smart growth, including the Prince William Conservation Alliance and Active Prince William, a citizen advocacy group, have shared similar concerns about the bypass.

Supporters: Bypass a fix for existing traffic

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce, which represents more than 1,200 businesses in the area, including developers, has been a major proponent of the bypass as a traffic solution. But Ross Snare, senior director of operations and government affairs, said their support for the bypass is “really not” about adding new development in

in undeveloped parts of the county.

“It’s traffic alleviation, saving time on people’s commutes,” Snare said. “... If you look at where the bypass is, there’s no real development there.”

At-large Board of County Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler (D) is also a vocal proponent of the bypass. She voted along with the rest of the board’s Democrats to endorse the project on Sept.

8. Wheeler said the bypass is not intended to open up development elsewhere in the county.

“The fact of the matter is there are too many cars pouring through the City of Manassas every day,” Wheeler said. “The bypass is a way to help that.”

Asked whether the bypass could lead to increased suburban sprawl, Wheeler said: “I don’t subscribe to conspiracy theories.”

“My vision never included promulgating growth based on the bypass,” Wheeler said. “The plan was to help the traffic go around Manassas and Manassas Park and calm down the existing Route 28. That’s what this has always been about.”

Wheeler said she is also concerned that widening the existing Va. 28 from four lanes to six would create “a highway” going through the middle of businesses along the corridor, making revitalization efforts there more difficult.

“One of the things I heard when I went out and talked to business owners along there was, ‘Well, it’s already a four-lane highway.’ We’re just going to make it a six-lane highway with cars whizzing up and down it, and that really doesn’t help their business,” Wheeler said. “... I would like to see the existing Route 28 become a destination place with less traffic and not just a road full of congestion.”

Prince William County’s transportation director Ric Canizales said the bypass will reduce vehicle traffic throughout the region, including along Va. 28.

“This bypass has always been more of an improvement for more than 28. It focuses on 28, and we see how it relieves 28. But overall, this facility relieves traffic network-wide,” Canizales said.

“That’s why NVTA and all these other people that are regional are so involved, because they believe it’s a regional facility that relieves traffic throughout the county and throughout the region.”

Canizales said the county’s transportation department works with the planning department to integrate transportation and land use. But future development is something that the board of supervisors decides, not the transportation department, Canizales said.

Asked whether the bypass could lead to more development or sprawl in the county, Canizales said: “It’s hard to put data points on speculative information, on things that you have no control over.”

“We continually track land use. But when I’m building a road, we can only track land use based on what exists out there and what the county has shown they want to plan out there,” Canizales said. “I can’t base land use on potential or future potential development.”

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Place names, former supervisor among names pitched for new middle school

By Jill Palermo

Times Staff Writer

Potomac Shores, Shoreline, Cherry Hill and Hilda Barg were among a short list of suggestions residents offered Prince William County School Board members Thursday during a community input session held to hear naming ideas for the county’s 17th middle school.

The new middle school is under construction in the Potomac Shores community, located off U.S. 1 in Dumfries. It’s expected to open next fall.

Potomac Shores is situated in an area long known to locals as the “Cherry Hill peninsula.”

Barg, a former Prince William County supervisor, is a native of the Cherry Hill area. She’s best known for being the driving force behind the county’s first homeless shelter for families – the Hilda Barg Homeless Prevention Center – which also bears her name.

Barg was instrumental in securing land for the county’s first commuter rail station as well as school sites and playing fields, said Rene Fry, a former Prince William County planning commissioner for the Potomac District who suggested the new school be named for Barg.

Barg represented the Woodbridge District on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors for 20 years before finishing her last term in 2007.

Barg’s name was also suggested by two other residents who praised her service and dedication to the community. Eileen Thrall, a resident of Dumfries’ Possum Point area for 49 years, spoke of Barg’s store, “The Little Shoe Box.” Thrall said Barg helped customers in need, especially school-

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An aerial photograph of the new 1,400-student middle school under construction in the Potomac Shores community. children, and “saw that they were taken care of” if they needed shoes but couldn’t afford them.

“Whenever I think of the Cherry Hill peninsula, now Potomac Shores, I think of Hilda and her family. She has done so much for Prince William County as a supervisor for 20 years,” Thrall said, noting Barg’s work with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and other regional organizations.

Other speakers suggested naming the middle school’s library for Barg or finding another way

to honor her service.

George Preston, a resident of Potomac Shores, said he and his neighbors thought of “Shoreline Middle School” as a name that would reflect the entire eastern Prince William County area that will send their children to the new middle school.

“That way it’s more inclusive of the surrounding communities that may be attending the school,” Preston said. “It would just be a nice name for the community. The school is right near the water.”

School Board Chairman Dr. Babur Lateef (At Large), Vice Chair Loree Williams (Woodbridge) and Justin Wilk (Potomac) make up the school board committee that will recommend a name to the full school board.

The committee’s recommendation will be presented to the school board at its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The school board will vote on the new middle school’s name during the following meeting, set for Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Those who wish to submit a written public statement about a suggested name for the new middle school may do so before noon on Tuesday, Oct. 20, through the online naming input form.

A verbal statement about the school’s name may be made by calling the school division’s office of facilities services at 703-791-7312 before noon on Tuesday, Oct. 20, to leave a voicemail.

There will be opportunities for community members to speak at both meetings before the school board votes on the naming, according to a school division press release.

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Lawmakers weigh a $500 bonus for cops, help for struggling schools

By Ned Oliver, Sarah Vogelsong and Kate Masters Virginia Mercury

House and Senate budget writers presented their proposed amendments to Gov. Ralph Northam’s retooled spending plan Friday, Sept.

25. Here’s a first look at where the two chambers landed on funding for schools and criminal justice reforms.

The legislation is on its way to the floor of each chamber for an initial vote ,then lawmakers from the House and Senate will meet to work out the differences between their proposals.

Expungements, $500 bonus for police officers

Both chambers set aside millions to pay for a range of police reforms they’re pursuing, but the amounts reflect their diverging priorities and approaches.

The House budgeted nearly $18 million for its legislative package, much of it to cover the cost of a dramatic expansion of the state’s expungement laws that would automatically seal many criminal records after eight years — something Democrats in the chamber say they hope will make it easier for people convicted of crimes to rebuild their lives.

The Senate, which has rejected the prospect of automatic expungements, budgeted less than half that amount for its own package of bills: $8 million, the bulk of it going to expand the use of body cameras in the state.

Members of the Senate did, however, find funding to send a friendly message to police officers: $500 cash bonuses at a total cost of $18.4 mil-

lion.

As Democratic lawmakers advanced their police reform agenda over the past month, law enforcement groups and Republicans have often warned that their proposed bills would be interpreted by police as a demoralizing rebuke of their profession. Senate Finance Chairwoman Janet Howell, D-32nd, of Fairfax, said the bonuses are a way to show support for the profession while moving forward with reform.

The House included no such appropriation in their proposal and so far there’s been no word on what members think about the idea. But Democratic leaders in both chambers have strongly objected to any suggestions that they back protesters’ calls to defund the police — a rallying cry GOP lawmakers have been eager to link them to after a failed attempt to cut state aid to local police by Del. Lee Carter, D-50th, of Manassas.

A lifeline for schools

Proposed state education spending has changed dramatically since the end of the 2020 session, when Democratic lawmakers proudly announced they had restored it to pre2008 levels. But amid growing financial concerns from Virginia’s public schools, both the House and Senate budgets include millions of dollars to help K-12 education weather the pandemic.

Spending plans from both chambers include roughly $95.2 million for public schools in fiscal year 2021 to offset an expected decline in state sales tax revenue — 1% of which flows to local school divisions as basic state aid. The one-time funding will

come from profits generated by “gray machines,” or electronic skill games, which were banned at the end of the 2020 session but granted a temporary reprieve when Gov. Ralph Northam proposed taxing them to raise money for a coronavirus relief fund.

Both chambers also allocated $200 million, or $159 per pupil, in unspent CARES Act dollars to help mitigate the reopening costs for schools. But the House version, unlike the Senate version, gives schools more flexibility in how they use state funding by waiving student-to-faculty ratio requirements for school counselors and English-as-a-secondlanguage teachers.

And crucially, it directs the Department of Education not to revise school funding based on September enrollment counts, which have already taken a dramatic dip at schools

across the state.

The Senate, on the other hand, preserved a 2% bonus for teachers in the second year of the spending plan that’s contingent on an increase in state revenues — language that isn’t included in the House budget.

The House and Senate also took different approaches to higher education. For higher ed, the House is recommending $80 million in state funding for the first year of the twoyear plan, which colleges and universities can use as “flexible spending” for operations, financial aid, or other COVID-related costs.

The Senate recommended a more modest $65 million and both included language that would give schools the flexibility to use reserve funds to cover losses in auxiliary programs, including housing and dining (but not athletics).

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RISK, from page 1 The third core indicator is the school division’s own assessment of its ability to implement what the CDC calls “key mitigation strategies.” They include the “consistent and correct use” of face coverings; maintaining 6 feet of social distancing between students and staff at all times; following hand hygiene and “respiratory etiquette;” regular and frequent cleaning; and contact-tracing in collaboration with the local health department, according to CDC guidance about the new tool.

The CDC also includes five “secondary indicators” in the new metric, which should be used “to support the decision-making process,” the CDC said.

The secondary indicators include the percent change in cases per 100,000 residents compared to the previous week as well as hospital measures, such as the occupancy rates of hospital beds and intensive care units, particularly by COVID-19 patients. Local outbreaks are also a secondary indicator.

Such measures can “indicate the severity of illness in the community and whether the health care system can serve more patients,” the CDC says of the secondary indicators.

Prince William County ranked in the “lowest risk” category on the secondary indicators on Monday, Sept. 28.

The CDC K-12 measure was one of two new pandemic metrics Virginia Department of Health officials unveiled Monday, Sept. 28.

The second was the VDH’s own “pandemic metric dashboard,” which was designed by state health officials to assess and measure community spread of COVID-19 for the same purpose -- helping local school division officials decide when it’s safe to open schools. That tool incorporates more measures and different thresholds than the CDC tool.

The CDC’s measure has five levels of risk: lowest risk, lower risk, moderate risk, higher risk and highest risk. Prince William County, for example, ranks in the second-to-highest risk level – “higher risk” – on COVID-19 cases, while it is ranked at a

Prince William Health District weekly COVID-19 report 15,016 Cases Up 397

1,093 Hospitalizations Up 11

236 Deaths Up 5

Percent-positivity rate on COVID-19 tests: 6.3% Cases by age group: 2,924 2,886 (+73) 2,763 (+57) (+88)

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SOURCE: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

“moderate risk”-- the third-highest level – on the percent positivity of COVID-19 tests.

The state’s pandemic metric dashboard uses two or three levels of severity – “high threshold” and “moderate threshold” – to categorize its measures.

Speaking to reporters Monday, state epidemiologist Dr. Lillian Peake said the two tools can be used together by local officials to better understand the risk at the local level that COVID-19 will be transmitted through local schools. It’s also meant to help communities understand what must be done to mitigate the risks, Peake said.

“The data that we’re showing are not intended to be a forecast,” Peake said. “They really are available to take within the context of the local setting to understand what steps they need to take to reduce transmission of the virus.”

Local schools plan in-person learning Nov. 10

The new information comes as local school divisions around the state are devising plans to ease into in-person instruction. In Northern Virginia, all school divisions, including Prince William County’s, began the year online for most students.

Prince William brought about 1,200 special education students and some learning English as a second language back into schools four days a week starting Tuesday, Sept. 8. The school division is now moving forward with plans to give students the option to return to school two days a week starting on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Parents have until Sunday, Oct. 4, to indicate whether their students will opt to return under “the 50% plan,” so named because only about 50% of each school’s students will be in the building one time. The numbers will allow the school division to provide at least 3 feet of social-distancing space between students, but not necessarily 6 feet, Superintendent Steven Walts has said.

Prince William County Schools also released its own health metrics page on the school division website last week to track COVID-19 cases reported in the school division. As of Tuesday, Sept. 29, the school division was reporting 36 cases, but only seven had “close contact” with others in a school building, defined as someone who was within 6 feet of a person who tests positive for COVID-19 for more than 15 minutes during the time in which the person was contagious.

In cases with close contacts, a letter is emailed to staff and family members by the schools’ principals, according to Diana Gulotta, school division spokeswoman.

Some teachers and parents are already questioning whether the school division should pursue in-person instruction given the local risk. Many note the inability to guarantee 6 feet of social distancing as well as the added burden on local teachers, many of whom will have to teach students both in person and virtually at the same time.

An online petition calling for Prince William schools to remain virtual had garnered 1,663 signatures as of Tuesday, Sept. 29. In addition to the safety risks, the petition asks parents and students to consider the disruption of shifting the 50% model. The school division is still working on staffing arrangements, and some students will have different teachers or will still be instructed by remote teachers while sitting inside classrooms under the 50% plan.

“The proposed 50/50 plan will create even more disruptions and confusion among the students, primarily our middle schoolers and high schoolers. It will also place extreme amounts of stress on the faculty and staff, who have adjusted and adapted countless lessons to a virtual-only setting, as they will need to undo and

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In this photo posted to her Facebook page on Wednesday, Sept. 16, Virginia first lady Pam Northam is shown visiting a Virginia preschool class earlier this month.

5 local school staff in quarantine after Va. first lady Pam Northam tests positive for COVID-19

By Jill Palermo

Times Staff Writer

Five staff members at Washington-Reid Preschool center, a Prince William County public school, were in quarantine Monday, Sept. 28, due to Virginia first lady Pam Northam’s visit to the school last week.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday, Sept. 25, that both he and his wife, Pam, tested positive for COVID-19 the day before. Northam said he had no symptoms, Pam Northam was experiencing mild symptoms, according to the announcement from the governor’s office.

Pam Northam visited two in-person classrooms at the Washington-Reid Preschool, located in Dumfries, on Tuesday, Sept. 22. As a result, five staff members – but no students – have been placed on quarantine, school division spokeswoman Diana Gulotta said in an email on Monday.

Washington-Reid was one of several public schools Pam Northam visited last week as part of her “back-to-school tour,” Washington-Reid Preschool Principal Robert J. Lucciotti said in an email to parents.

“To help ensure the safety of our students and staff, everyone was very careful, wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing,” Lucciotti’s letter said.

Pam Northam has advocated for the expansion of state-funded early childhood programs since her husband’s term began in 2018 and is a frequent visitor to Virginia schools. She visited two preschool sites in Fredericksburg on Tuesday, Sept. 22, as well other schools earlier in the month.

Pam Northam’s case was one of 36 logged into Prince William County schools’ new “dashboard” of COVID-19 cases associated with local schools as of Tuesday, Sept. 29. redo all of the planning already done,” the petition states.

In an online forum Monday night with Kristina Kotlus, founder of the “PWC Moms” Facebook page, School Board Chairman Dr. Babur Lateef acknowledged those challenges but said the school board remains committed to allowing students to return to school at least two days a week in November if they choose.

“We don’t want to bring folks in [to schools] if we can’t do it safely. We don’t want to put people at unnecessary risk. But we also recognize we have an obligation to bring [students] back under Phase 3 and we’re going to do that,” Lateef said.

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COVID-19, police reform hot topics in debates

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Warner, Gade agree on immigration in first debate

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and his Republican challenger Daniel Gade sparred on health care policy and criminal justice reform during their first debate.

But the two found common ground on immigration, with Gade saying he disagrees with President Donald Trump’s move to end the “temporary protected status” afforded to more than 300,000 U.S. residents, most from El Salvador.

Both Gade and Warner said they would vote for legislation blocking the deportation of such immigrants.

Tens of thousands of Salvadoran TPS recipients live in Northern Virginia, many in Prince William County.

“America is a generous country and we’ve always welcomed people who are suffering,” Gade said.

Both also agreed that, in contrast to the Trump administration, the federal government should grant more H-1B visas, which are temporary residency permits that allow U.S. employers to hire “nonimmigrant aliens as workers in specialty occupations,” according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

“I’m glad to hear Mr. Gade finally break with his party at least on one item,” Warner replied, noting that many technology firms in Northern Virginia were founded by immigrants.

Gade also noted the need for lower-skilled workers but defended Trump’s position on the border wall, saying: “Of course we need to secure out border. And, you know, the president says, ‘Build a wall.’

That’s shorthand for ‘secure the border.’”

Warner said he agreed with the need to secure the border, but quipped: “I think we need to se-

cure our borders, but I think there are smarter ways -- to use drones and technology -- not a 14th century technology.”

The debate, held Wednesday, Sept. 23, was moderated by Chuck Todd, an Arlington resident and host of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” and sponsored by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, NBC Washington and Telemundo Washington.

Warner, 65, is running for a third term in the U.S. Senate. He served as Virginia’s governor from 2002 to 2006, was first elected to the Senate in 2008 and was re-elected in 2014.

He is the ranking member of the Select Committee on Intelligence.

Gade, 45, is a political newcomer. He served for 25 years as an Army officer and lost one of his legs in combat in Iraq. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in 2017, holds a PhD in public administration and policy and is a professor at American University.

Health care

The most heated exchange of the night came when the two talked about the Affordable Care Act and ensuring people with preexisting health conditions can purchase health insurance.

Warner claimed Gade “can’t have it both ways” by supporting the repeal of the ACA while also maintaining he supports legislation that forbids health insurance companies from charging higher premiums or denying people with preexisting conditions.

“The ACA is not perfect,” Warner said of the 2010 law. “But 20 million Americans got health care coverage. It protects 3.5 million Virginians, including my daughter, with preexisting conditions; 400,000 Virginians got healthcare coverage because of Medicaid expansion.”

Gade responded by noting that 25 states already protected people with preexisting conditions by the time the ACA went into effect.

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Rep. Rob Wittman, left, and his Democratic opponent, Qasim Rashid, right.

Wittman, Rashid spar on Social Security, climate change

By Daniel Berti and Jill Palermo Times Staff Writers

Rep. Rob Wittman and his Democratic opponent Qasim Rashid sparred on climate change, Social Security, rural broadband and other issues during a sometimes contentious Sept. 21 debate.

Rashid, 38, a human rights lawyer, who lives in Stafford County, is challenging Wittman, 61, who has held the 1st Congressional District since 2007. Rashid is hoping to overcome what many analysts believe to be a safe Republican seat.

At points in the debate, Rashid accused Wittman of attacking his Muslim faith and attempting to tie him to Islamic terrorism in a recent television campaign ad, a charge Wittman strongly denied.

The debate was moderated by Stephen Farnsworth, director of the University of Mary Washington’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, and sponsored by The Free Lance-Star, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Fredericksburg chapter of the League of Women Voters and UMW student political groups.

Social Security

On Social Security, Farnsworth asked how the candidates would protect Social Security for today’s seniors and strengthen it for future generations.

Rashid answered by saying Wittman is “work[ing] with the president to try to defund social security, even supporting the repeal of the payroll taxes, which would effectively harm social security and Medicare” and said it is “fear-mongering” and “nonsense” to say we need to cut into Social Security because to fix the federal deficit.

“We need to protect Social Security by strengthening it and by making sure our senior citizens know that it

will be accessible to them when they are ready to retire,” Rashid said.

Rashid further said Wittman has “refused to stand up to the president” to demand that he not repeal Social Security. “He’s not willing to publicly oppose him,” he added.

“That’s deeply problematic.”

For his part, Wittman said, “We absolutely have to honor our commitment to our current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries and those who are nearing eligibility.” He further called for raising the income threshold on which Social Security withholding applies, saying: “Once somebody makes $137,700, they no longer contribute to Social Security.

Instead, there shouldn’t be a cap. That way, we’re increasing the amount of contributions into the system.”

COVID-19

Rashid and Wittman also sparred over the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has now claimed the lives of over 200,000 Americans.

Wittman, who has a master’s degree in public health, said that he is “fully committed to protecting Virginians and raising awareness about how public health issues impact lives and communities.”

“We have to develop a vaccine and we must do so quickly and effectively. And we must continue to focus on masking, testing and social distancing,” Wittman said.

Rashid said he would listen what scientists recommend on COVID-19 and would not make it “a partisan issue.” Rashid said Wittman had not criticized President Donald Trump’s response to the pandemic, even when Trump called it a Democratic “hoax.”

“The frustrating thing about this is that we have seen our economy shrink by one-third, 30 million Americans are on the cusp of eviction, our small businesses have been decimated … and we still refuse to get cooperation on this virus from the president,” Rashid said.

Rashid also criticized Wittman for purchasing more than $1,000 in pharmaceutical stock in February, at the beginning of the pandemic – a claim Wittman denies.

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SENATE, from page 7 “The idea that I would take away protections for people with preexisting conditions is offensive and it’s false and it’s defamatory,” Gade said. “I have a preexisting condition myself because I got my leg blown off in Iraq, and since then I’ve worked with people with disabilities … There’s nobody who cares more about people with preexisting conditions in this country than I do.”

Gade also said those calling for the wholesale repeal of all the ACA are “not thinking in terms of what is reality.”

“What we actually need to do is, of course, protect people with preexisting conditions.

And then we need to expand access and increase the quality of health care by doing things like expanding health savings accounts and by having price transparency,” he added.

On ‘defunding the police,’ race relations

Gade repeatedly tried to associate Warner with calls by some activists and politicians to “defund” law enforcement agencies. Warner said he’s opposed to defunding the police and called for investing in more police training.

“Defunding the police, as Mark’s party has called for, is an evil idea because it puts the

HOUSE, from page 7 very same people at risk who are already at risk when police go rogue,” Gade said.

Warner denied he is in favor of even diverting police funding to crisis-intervention programs.

He instead proposed investing in law enforcement agencies and especially in training.

“I believe as well we should not be defunding the police,” Warner said. “In fact, if we’re going to give our police forces the tools they need, they will need additional training.”

Gade also argued police officers should retain the right to use choke holds, saying they could prevent a more deadly use of force.

When asked about systemic racism, the candidates’ answers differed.

“There are absolutely still pockets of racism that exist in this country,” Gade said in response. “We need to find those, and we need to stomp them out.

And getting people, updating their attitudes is the right way.”

Warner referenced the first enslaved Africans landing in Virginia in 1619 and the “challenging … history of race” in the country since then.

“So do I think systemic racism exists? I do,” Warner said, adding: “Black lives matter.”

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Politico reported in March that Wittman had purchased between $1,001 and $15,000 of stock in the pharmaceutical company AbbVie Inc., on Feb. 27, “the day the company released a statement saying it had donated one of its antiviral drugs to China as an experimental option for treating the coronavirus and that it was exploring a research collaboration on potential treatment options.”

But according to the report, Wittman’s office told Politico that he “does not have any involvement in investment decisions for his financial portfolio.” Politico said that Wittman’s office “noted that AbbVie shares have since lost value.” According to Politico, Wittman’s office said Wittman’s initial AbbVie purchase was for $1,218.

Climate change/Green New Deal

Farnworth asked both candidates if they believe climate change is primarily caused by human activity, and if so, what their plan is to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint.

Wittman responded that “we absolutely need to protect the environment.” But Wittman added that “we can have the debate on how much man contributes to climate change or we can focus on ways to address these changes.”

Wittman did not answer whether he believed that climate change was caused by human activity, even after Rashid repeatedly pressed him for a response. The U.S. government released a major scientific report in 2017 that says humans are the dominant cause of the global temperature rise.

“We can and must protect our environ-

ment by promoting policies that encourage clean energy like nuclear, hydropower, natural gas, wind and solar,” Wittman said.

Wittman also attacked Rashid for his support for the Green New Deal, saying Rashid was “pushing a far-left socialist agenda” that would cost taxpayers trillions.

Rashid countered by saying the Green New Deal could create millions of new jobs in the green energy sector and help create a more sustainable and energy efficient economy.

“The reality is that we have new technologies … that require technicians and people who can build them out,” Rashid said.

Rural broadband

Rashid and Wittman disagreed on the best way to expand rural broadband access in the area. Rashid called for making broadband a public utility to ensure that all citizens in the 1st district have access, while Wittman pushed for creating more public-private partnerships.

“We can make it a utility. We can make it affordable and accessible for all people,” Rashid said.

Rashid pointed to the City of Chatanooga, Tennessee, which recently created a broadband utility, as evidence that the plan could happen in Virginia.

Wittman lambasted the idea, saying public utility model would “simply [create] less efficient government bureaucracy.”

“Public utilities will stifle innovation with a one-size-fits-all mandate that would overregulate and slow down projects. Instead, I believe we need public-private partnerships. They are the best vehicle for expanding broadband access,” Wittman said.

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REDISTRICTING, from page 1 The commission must create a map that receives the approval of at least 12 of its members before it would be sent to the Virginia General Assembly for a vote. If the commission can’t agree on a map, the Supreme Court of Virginia would be tasked with drawing the districts.

The amendment will also open the redistricting process by allowing the public to view commission meetings and participate in mandatory public hearings.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Virginia’s 2011 legislative map and ordered the state redraw 11 gerrymandered House of Delegates districts. The court found that the Virginia General Assembly had unfairly crammed Black voters into those 11 districts, a process known as “racial gerrymandering.”

Prince William County Democratic Committee Chair Collin Robinson said the local committee opposes the constitutional amendment because it still allows politicians to take part in the redistricting process, making it a bipartisan – but not fully independent – commission.

“I don’t find a commission that has eight politicians out of 16 seats to be a very effective group for getting politics out of gerrymandering,” Robinson said.

Robinson added that the Prince William County Democratic committee supports ending gerrymandering, but said, “We want it done right.”

Prince William County Republican Committee Chair Tim Parrish said the local GOP is guiding voters “to vote ‘yes’ on amendment one.” Parrish said the party supports the proposed constitutional amendment in part because it will increase transparency over the redistricting process and include citizen input.

“Having this done in a more public way is absolutely a good thing. I think that including members of the public alongside elected officials is going to make the process much more effective and certainly much more efficient,” Parrish said.

In Fauquier County, the local Democratic Committee has not taken a position on whether local Democrats should vote for or against “Constitutional Amendment 1.” Instead, committee Chair Max Hall said the local Democratic committee is taking time to “educate voters on the amendment.”

Hall said there are some issues with the proposed commission because it doesn’t completely eliminate politics from the redistricting process. But he said that giving voters information about the referendum will let them “make an educated choice.”

The Fauquier Republican Committee is telling voters to vote “yes” on the Constitutional amendment. Committee Chair Greg Schumacher said that “both parties have [gerrymandered], and it’s time to have a bipartisan, non-partisan redistricting commission.”

Schumacher said the commission “will be as free as possible from partisan redistricting from either side and gerrymandering.”

The constitutional amendment had to pass the House of Delegates two years in a row, with an election in between, to be placed on the ballot. But many of the state’s Democratic lawmakers who initially voted in favor of the amendment now oppose it, with some saying it will enshrine partisan gerrymandering into the Virginia Constitution.

The amendment garnered near unanimous support from Democrats the first time it passed in 2019, when Democrats were in the minority.

The second time it passed, in 2020, Democrats had a majority in both chambers – and all but a handful of delegates flipped their votes.

Republican lawmakers have criticized members of the Democratic party for flip-flopping on redistricting reform after supporting it while in the minority.

Del. Kirk Cox, R-66th, who is mulling a run for governor in 2021, said on Twitter: “Don’t be distracted by those who once supported independent redistricting, but now don’t. Wonder why they’re having a change of heart?”

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County board approves online access to meeting records, votes

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The Prince William Board of County Supervisors unanimously approved Tuesday Sept. 22 a plan to expand access and transparency to board meetings and some county records.

The board authorized the county to spend $186,000 “to modernize the public meeting process to meet the current demands of digital government” and to create an online vote-tracking system searchable by topic and/or supervisor’s name.

The ongoing annual cost of maintaining the system will be $135,000.

The new initiative will add closed-captioning services for the cable television broadcast, translation services for residents to participate in board meetings, digital conversion of older county records and will develop an online portal for boards, committees and commissions.

“I think this board is taking a tremendous step forward in transparency,” said Supervisor Pete Candland, R-Gainesville.

Supervisor Victor Angry, D-Neabsco, said he hoped the improvements would “draw more citizens to board meetings so they can really understand what we do and play a much larger role in this process.”

The annual budget for board meeting support has been “repeatedly cut” since 2008 when it was $803,000, according to a county staff report. In fiscal year 2021, the total budget for board meeting support is $609,000.

Translation services are already being scheduled weekly and closed captioning for the cable TV channel can be fully operational within 30 days, according to the staff report. The remaining technology solutions will take about one year to implement.

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Rep. Rob Wittman’s ‘Southern strategy’ tactics are beneath him

Redistricting reform is better than the status quo

The Southern Strategy was one of my earliest introductions to politics.

In 1988, when I was 12, I remember seeing television ads about a man named Willie Horton, a convicted murderer who raped a woman in Maryland after leaving a Massachusetts prison for a weekend furlough.

Then-Vice President George H.W. Bush, who was running for president, was using the incident to paint his opponent, Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis as weak on crime.

Even to this day, I keenly remember those ads. Horton came to symbolize not just the actions of that one man, but of all Black people.

It hurt me deeply that my race would be used as a weapon used to frighten people into believing my very existence posed a danger to society. I already had a hard time fitting in at the advanced classes at my Illinois middle school because of my color -- I was constantly viewed with suspicion and as less than -- but to be viewed as an actual threat cut much deeper.

A few years later, I remember watching a nightly news segment on Lee Atwater, the infamous political strategist who created the Southern Strategy. Before he died, Atwater apologized to Dukakis for the “naked cruelty” of the former’s pledge to “make Willie Horton [Dukakis’] running mate.”

Atwater, of course, firmly denied he was a racist. I never believed his apology as I could not understand how he chose to build his career on dog-whistle politics without believing his actions were somehow justified.

The Southern Strategy proved to be a powerful tool that politicians use to demonize people they see as not-quite American as “other.”

This wink-and-nod playbook has been used far too many times on issues related to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation and, most recently, gender identity.

It needs to stop.

DESHUNDRA JEFFERSON

HENRY FORESMAN Woodbridge

I was rather disappointed, but sadly not surprised, that Rep. Rob Wittman’s newest political ads tie his opponent Qasim Rashid to terrorism. It is hard to believe this is a causal coincidence given Rashid is a practicing Muslim who immigrated from Pakistan.

Religion should not be used as a shield for intolerance or to incite hatred for those whose beliefs differ from our own. Even a cursory review of United States history should remind Christians our nation was founded on the principle of religious liberty as many early white settlers escaped Europe to avoid religious persecution.

Rashid’s faith is not on the ballot, nor should it be the centerpiece of an attack ad. He has already been the target of right-wing extremists, starting with his candidacy for Virginia state Senate District 28.

Wittman’s ads are playing into dangerous stereotypes that should have been abandoned by now.

Rashid is no Willie Horton, nor should he be tainted by the actions of a few people who claim to be Muslims but who are instead following the wrong path.

Politics is a contest of ideas.

Wittman must be running low on fresh ideas that excite his base if he is appealing to their nativist instincts. While I disagree with his politics, I expected more from my congressman. I honestly thought Wittman was better than this. I now know otherwise.

A Montclair resident, Deshundra Jefferson represents the 1st Congressional District as a member of the Central Committee for the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA).

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I would urge my fellow Virginians to vote yes on Amendment 1, which would establish a commission to redistrict Virginia’s congressional and legislative districts.

It is not perfect, but it is a hell of lot better than allowing the General Assembly to draw their own legislative districts and to draw the congressional districts for partisan advantage. The current system is sort of like allowing the fox to guard the chicken house.

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I’m pro-life, pro-woman, pro-child and voting Democrat I am pro-life. I have two adopted children–one is a medical needs child. I give thanks every day for the courage and sacrifice of my children’s birth-mothers. One mother carried her child surrounded by a strong support system; one left her Christian home to bear her child in silence, shame, fear and depression without early and adequate medical care.

I am pro-woman. I know the urgency of prenatal and neonatal care, nutrition and mental support systems for pregnant women. The United States has the fourth-highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations and the mortality rate is rising. The U.S. has almost twice as many infant deaths as other OECD (Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development) countries. We rank 33 out of 37 OECD countries in live births.

I am pro-child; 25% of U.S. children live in a single parent household. Of those, 30% live in poverty.

A live child needs a nurturing support structure: a public education system that meets the needs of every child; proper food and housing; an economic system that provides a parent a living wage; and a childcare program that gives a mother the option to keep and support her child.

The current realities are unacceptable. As every mother knows, the commitment to life is about more than the moment of birth. For those of us who are truly pro-life, we need to fight for a government that gives a woman a true option to have, support, and raise a healthy child.

We need to fight for affordable and accessible healthcare, quality public education, a fair living wage, and decent housing options.

I am pro-life, pro-woman, and pro-child, therefore, I am voting for the Democratic ticket this year.

LAURIE MORISSETTE Heathsville, Virginia

‘Dog-whistle’ ads show Wittman has lost his way What is wrong with Rep. Rob Wittman? In recent weeks, Wittman has blanketed our airwaves and stuffed our mailboxes with dangerous, deceptive, dog-whistle ads. Because Wittman is terrified of losing his job -- and has absolutely no accomplishments to campaign on -- he has taken a page out of Trump’s playbook and is spreading vicious lies about his opponent, Qasim Rashid.

Rashid is an American Muslim, a loving husband and father, and an immigrant. He is the American story. He immigrated to the United States as a child with hopes and dreams for a better life.

Rashid worked hard and graduated from the prestigious University of Richmond School of Law and became a civil rights attorney. He has worked with the U.S. government to improve national security here at home and also worked to protect the

rights of those persecuted for their religion around the world, including protecting the rights of Christians in nations likes Pakistan and Iran.

Wittman’s antics are shocking but not surprising because he never condemned Trump’s Muslim ban or his neo-Nazi praise. Spreading false information, engaging in misleading character assassination, and attacking a political opponent for his faith are shameful and beneath the office Wittman holds.

As a Trump-Republican, Wittman has lost his way. He is not showing wisdom and forethought in his decision-making. His behavior is no longer consistent with the Virginia family values we hold dear. We must reject Wittman’s radical, race-baiting, cowardly behavior. Wittman has failed us, and we must vote him out.

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Halloween is almost here, and Historic Manassas is hosting a Mask-querade Ball on Oct. 31 at Harris Pavilion. Volunteers are needed to work a four-hour shift as set up crew, thermometer readers, ticket sales and check-in, game attendants and costume-contest judging.

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Keep Prince William Beautiful will hold their October Cleanup in Dumfries on Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meet at 17755 Main St. in Dumfries. Volunteers will spread out to remove litter from the public spaces. Please visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/keepprincewilliambeautiful for more information on how you can participate.

Here’s a unique way to donate food and fight hunger: Manassas Hunger & Homeless Outreach Ministries is holding a Virtual Food Drive through Nov. 30 to benefit Manassas Mobile Home Park. Residents of this community have been severely impacted by the loss of jobs and income due to COVID-19 and your donation will help to replenish their community food pantry. Please

visit https://www.fooddriveonline.org/manassasfoodpantry/MHHO to learn how you can help.

Prince William County Solid Waste Division and Keep Prince William Beautiful will be holding a their first ever Fix-It Fair on Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Connaughton Plaza, 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge. It’s a great way bring your salvageable items for repair and reuse. Repair work will be done by appointment only and pre-registration is required. Please visit www.KPWB.org/ events to sign up for an appointment. Please email DCampbell@pwcgov.org for more information.

Prince William Food Rescue can still use volunteer Food Rescue Heroes as the program is super busy delivering food to both ACTS and SERVE homebound clients. Volunteers in the Gainesville/ Haymarket area are especially needed.

Home food deliveries are no-contact and follow social distancing guidelines. PWFR is an app-based program enabling volunteers to pick up viable, close to expiration food from supermarkets, restaurants, food pantries, etc., and then deliver it to a program that can immediately use the food. More info on PWFR may be found at https://pwfoodrescue.org/.

Please contact Shirley at scouteau@actspwc.org or call 703.441.8606, ext. 212, for more information.

The Salvation Army is collecting items for seniors and vulnerable populations. You can help by creating care packages from the security of your own home and safely dropping items at their Prince William location in Woodbridge. Food items such as canned soups/other dry or canned foods are requested. Non-food items such as socks, toiletries, diapers/baby wipes and sanitizing supplies are also needed. Donated items can be dropped off at 1483 Old Bridge Road, Suite 102, Woodbridge 22192.

Please email Angela at angela.soriano@uss.salvationarmy.org or call 703-580-8991 to learn more.

SERVE’s Hunger Resource Center needs Food Recovery Driver volunteers to make routine pick-ups from grocery stores and restaurants.

Shifts are Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon with a commitment of at least one day a week. This is a long-term commitment of at least six months. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Ride-along training with experienced volunteer or staff and vehicle provided.

Email ncannon@nvfs.org for more information.

The Community Feeding Task Force Operations Center in Manassas needs strong volunteers age 18-55 on Friday afternoons from noon to 3 p.m. to help with large, end-of-week pick-ups for the community food pantries and restocking.

This is a very busy time of the week since many pantries offer food distributions on the weekend.

You’ll feel great as you work hard to provide food for vulnerable families in our community! To register, please visit www.volunteerprincewilliam.org to create an account, then click on “respond to this opportunity” for “Community Feeding Taskforce Warehouse Friday Afternoons”. Email bnahas@ volunteerprincewilliam.org for more information.

Medical Reserve Corps needs volunteers to support several missions, including public health education and outreach, disease investigation, vaccine clinics and more. Medical experience is not required; they have roles for everyone. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. Volunteers must be 18 years of age, complete minimum training,and pass a state background check to serve. Please fill out an application at vamrc.org. Email Amy at princewilliam@vamrc.org for more information.

ACTS and the Community Feeding Taskforce are in urgent need of volunteer delivery drivers (non-CDL) to deliver food daily from the CFT warehouse in Manassas to multiple food distribution sites. Volunteers must be able to maneuver pallets using a pallet jack and assist with loading the truck from the CFT warehouse and then unload pallets at the destination. Volunteers should be able to lift 40 pounds. Must have a valid driver’s license; non-CDL is OK. Background check required. All ACTS volunteers must first complete and submit the online volunteer application found at actspwc.org. Contact Shirley at SCouteau@actspwc.org to learn more.

American Red Cross needs volunteers to be Shelter Service Associates in the event of a disaster during COVID-19. Volunteers work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event, completing tasks necessary for shelter operations and providing assistance for disaster clients. Duties include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Email ncgcvolrecruitment@redcross.org for more information.

GOOD TO KNOW

Local camera club wins award from international organization The Manassas Warrenton Camera Club recently earned the Arthur P. Henricks Memorial Award for its newsletter, “The Proof Sheet,” from the Photographic Society of America.

The publication achieved the highest score of the 46 newsletters submitted in three categories: Small Club (75 or fewer), Large Club (more than 75), and Council or Chapter.

MWCC has 89 members.

“It is a huge honor to be presented this award,” Christine Born, editor of “The Proof Sheet,” said in a press release. “I have all the club members who routinely submit articles and outstanding photos to thank. I could not do it without their participation.”

Mandy Saunders, president of

MWCC, said she was thrilled when she heard “The Proof Sheet” had won.

“This is an awesome result for Chris and the club,” Saunders said.

“We are very fortunate to be able to take advantage of Chris’ talents.

I am thrilled for the club to receive such a huge honor.”

Three judges with decades of experience in photography performed the judging virtually.

One judge commented: “Great newsletter with wonderful imagery and excellent writing going hand in hand. Lots of member participation.”

Born is a public affairs specialist with Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir.

MWCC was stablished in 1985 with members who live in Northern Virginia. The club usually meets twice a month from September through to May, with one speaker and one photo competition each month. At the end of the club year, an awards banquet is held to honor the top competition winners and individual photographs. Also, a “meetup page” for field trips and workshops

is available to current members.

The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented MWCC from meeting in person since April, but the club has continued to hold virtual training sessions and workshop for its members, the release said.

The MWCC has begun a new year of programs and events. For more information and to join visit http://www.mwcc-photo.org.

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Revamped ‘Mill at Occoquan’ has fewer condos, topfloor event space

By Aileen M. Streng

There would be a 350-foot “river Contributing Writer walk” walkway along the back of the Fewer condominiums, a top-floor building, accessible to the public from windowed observation deck, less steps beside the Mill House Museum.

Sills said the new design is meant retail and more parking are some of to no longer resemble “a big box,” the features included in revamped which was one of the main criticisms plan for the “Mill at Occoquan,” a of the earlier design. new waterfront residential and retail “We’ve tried to break it up with development proposed for the Town recesses, steps and many other of Occoquan. things we’ve added to the project,” After a 2019 version of the project Sills said, noting the different roof prompted a great deal of comments heights, larger windows and varied – many negative – the developer building materials, including copunveiled a new design Wednesday, per, stone and three Sept. 23 that was types of brick. better received by There will be town residents.

57 spaces of paid “I think it went public parking on well,” said Kevin the ground floor Sills, president of behind the retail Ma nassas-based space as well as Mid-Atlantic Real two levels of parkEstate Investments, ing – 170 spaces – of the design he prePHOTO BY ROGER SYNDER for residents. There sented at Occoquan will be enough Town Hall. Because An aerial 2019 photograph of the parking for all the of social distancing, Town of Occoquan marked to show condos, Sills said. the area along the river where the only 13 or 14 people “We tried to give were allowed to at- “Mill at Occoquan” condos and it a little more setdevelopment are proposed. tend the meeting in back so it wouldn’t person, but many be so monolithic,” Sills said. more watched it on Zoom.

Originally, the developer was reSills’ proposal is to build condo- questing a special use permit to waive miniums with retail space below on the 5 feet of right-of-way setback rea little under 1 acre of land at the quired from the street along the entire end of Mill Street beside the Mill length of the building. Now, it will House Museum. The property cur- seek a waiver from the 5-foot rule for rently houses some old buildings and only three sections, those in front of a boat dry dock behind it along the the elevators.

Occoquan River.

The developer also will request In the earlier version, which some a special use permit to exceed the residents criticized as “monolithic,” town’s height limit of 35 feet. Origithe five-story project would have nally, the building was planned to be had 88 condominiums above 7,000 more than 63 feet tall. square feet of retail space at grade Sills did not say exactly how level along Mill Street. The one- and tall the building will be but said it two-bedroom condos would have in- would match the townhouses uncluded some two-story units, many der construction across the street. with large balconies.

Those townhomes, located in front The new design proposes of Rockledge Mansion, are 45 feet “70-something condos” -- the exact tall, Sills said. number has not yet been determined “We would be pretty much even -- as well as 3,000 square feet of re- with that,” Sills said. tail space and a 10,000-square-foot The next step is for the project to go restaurant and bakery with take-out before the Occoquan Planning Comservice. The restaurant would have an mission, which will include a public outdoor deck in the back. It also would hearing. The commission will vote on have another 3,000 feet of restaurant whether to recommend that the town space on the top-floor, which would council approve or deny the project. feature an observation deck with glass The project then goes before the windows on three sides overlooking Occoquan Town Council, which will the river. The observation deck would also hold a public hearing before it be open to the public and available for votes on it. The hearing dates have not yet been announced. special event rentals.

PHOTO BY DELIA ENGSTROM

A view of Mill Street in Old Town Occoquan where the new “Mill at Occoquan” development is proposed. The area is now home to a few older buildings and rusty dry docks.

If the project is approved, Sills said he hopes to start building in the spring and estimates it will take 10 to 16 months to complete. Much of the supplies will be barged in on the Occoquan River to minimize the impact on Mill Street, he said.

The units will likely be priced between $330,000 and $1 million plus, Sills said.

“It’s not a big huge box anymore,” Sills said. “We’ve gotten to a nice place and we are pretty happy with our results at this point. Hopefully, folks will like it.”

While there were a few negative comments from those on Zoom, most were positive to include: “We

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An artist’s rendering of the back of the revamped “Mill at Occoquan,” which would back to the Occoquan River. love it. Truly appreciate the effort on the part of the developer.” “Very happy with the changes.” “I think the project looks great.”

Reach Aileen M. Streng at aileenstreng@gmail.com

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Citing the challenges of COVID-19, the U.S. men’s national soccer team is not playing FIFA matches in October. The U.S. men last played Feb. 1, downing Costa Rica 1-0. Postponed have been friendlies against Netherlands and Wales, the Concacaf Nations League Final Four and the start of 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying in September.

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Stonewall Jackson logos will remain at Unity Reed’s stadium until next summer

Unity Reed’s new logo is the Lions. The school was re-named in June for Arthur Reed, a longtime security assistant.

Most of the old signage has been removed, but the turf field in the football stadium won’t be changed until next summer.

Old nickname still on turf used by football, lacrosse, field hockey and soccer teams

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Due to budgetary issues, Unity Reed High School’s synthetic turf field will retain its old Stonewall Jackson High images for the upcoming school year.

“We have three large pieces of real estate that will not be changed until next summer,” said Unity Reed activities director Kevin Turner, referring to Stonewall Jackson High logos still existing on the stadium field.

Turner said the large “S” in the middle of the field will remain, as will the lettering in each end zone saying “Stonewall” and “Raiders.”

Sometime next summer, Turner said the “S” will be replaced with a lion face, signifying the new logo Lions, with the words “Lions” installed on each end.

Since all the other Stonewall signage has been removed, Turner ex-

pects some people will notice the Confederate general’s name in the stadium. “I do anticipate questions about it. The only response is budget constraints,” said Turner.

Seeking to end the linkage with the Confederacy, the name was changed to Unity Reed in June.

The new name honors the legacy of Arthur Reed, a long-time security assistant at Stonewall Jackson High, who was beloved by students and staff.

Unity Reed’s stadium field is used by football, field hockey, soccer, track and lacrosse teams. Outdoor sports are scheduled to resume in February.

Since it is a synthetic turf field removal is more difficult.

“We did not want to invest in a temporary fix, and we need funding for other areas,” said Turner.

Asked whether the old imagery

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“I do anticipate questions about it. The only response is budget constraints.”

KEVIN TURNER, Unity Reed High activities director

could be spray painted over, Turner said that was discussed, but dismissed due for several reasons.

“It’s a labor intensive house expense. We’re talking about multiple layers. It may not be good stewardship to do that when we need things like uniform replacements.

“We have time. It’s a large area, it’s a lot of paint,” Turner said about that spray paint plan. “We’d have to put on several layers for it not to show through.”

One of Prince William County’s older high schools, Unity Reed

opened as Stonewall Jackson in 1972.

The high school initially opened in 1962 in the building that now houses Unity Braxton Middle, formerly Stonewall Middle. School division records are not explicit on why the school was initially named for Stonewall Jackson, although the choice was made right after Manassas celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the First Battle of Bull Run (1861), which took place at the site of Manassas National Battlefield Park. Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson earned his nickname during that battle.

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OBITUARIES George Edward Sedwick George Edward Sedwick, 89, of Luray and formerly of Warrenton passed away on September 23, 2020.

He was a Korean War veteran and worked for the Warrenton Sears store selling home improvements for over 35 years.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Juanita, and two daughters Sharon Sedwick Lamb and Sandy Sedwick Davis of Luray. He is also survived by two son-in-laws, Phillip D Lamb and Ralph “Jay” Davis. In addition he is survived by three grandchildren: Jonathan J Lamb of Bridgewater, VA, Shelby Sedwick Davis of Kalamazoo, MI and Christian J Davis of Alexandria, VA.

Dr. Natalia Maria Hoenigmann-Lion Dr. Natalia Maria Hoenigmann-Lion, 72 of Salisbury, Maryland passed away after a sudden illness on July 7, 2020.

Tali, as she was known by family and friends was born in Austria and immigrated to Manassas, Virginia with her family at an early age, graduating from Osbourn High School in 1966.

She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Tech, a Masters of Art from UNC Greensboro and a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from UNC Greensboro In 1976. Tali taught Psychology at Salisbury University for many years while maintaining a private practice in that field, retiring as Professor Emeritus in 2013.

Tali is preceded in death by her parents; Ernest Richard Hoenigmann and Ingeborg Maria Hoenigmann as well as a brother, George Hoenigmann.

Tali is survived by her husband Kenworth E Lion Jr, her sister Maya Hoenigmann, a brother Ernest Hoenigmann, a stepson Kenworth Lion III, a nephew Alexander Hoenigmann and many other relatives and friends.

Tali was a lifelong admirer and creator of art and will be very much missed by all who knew her, may she rest in peace.

Arrangements are private.

Joyce Marie Rose Hulse Joyce Marie Rose Hulse, 80, of Luray, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at her home in Luray, where she has resided for the past 56 years.

She was born on Sept. 12, 1940, in Upperville, Va., and was a daughter of the late Robert Franklin and Mary Barbara Alger Rose.

Joyce graduated from Marshall High School in Marshall, Va. She was a member of the Springfield Extension Homemakers and the Page United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and also helped her husband on the farm.

On April, 4, 1964, she married Kenneth Everett Hulse, who died on Nov. 8, 2002.

She is survived by four daughters, Jane Hulse, Joyce Hulse and Mary Hulse, all of Luray, and Barbara H. Light and husband Billy of Enterprise, Ala.; a son, Kenneth E. Hulse Jr. of Winchester; three brothers, Charles W. Rose of Luray, Daniel L. Rose of Winchester, and John A. Rose of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; a sister, Mabel Smith of Linden, Va.; four grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Mary Christine, Nathaniel Everett and Anne Elizabeth Light, and Victoria Grace Hulse; and numerous niece and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Hunter E., William E. and Robert Franklin Rose Jr.; and a sister, Maxine R. Anderson.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. Ralph H. Crabill. Burial will be in the Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray.

The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Luray Volunteer Fire Department, 1 Firehouse Lane, Luray, Va. 22835; or to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Fourth Floor, Winchester, Va. 22601.

Betty Jean Douglas Webster Betty Jean Douglas Webster, age 92, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, from complications of Covid-19.

She was born July 25, 1928, to the late Sammie Miller Douglas and Lettie Artemisa Isenberg Douglas in Sullivan County, Tenn.

Betty enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, knitting, orchids, and church activities. She and her late husband, Bill, were active members of Abingdon Baptist Church for many years.

In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William A. “Bill” Webster; and their daughter, Patricia Carter.

She is survived by their son, Larry Webster and wife, Susan, of Remington, Va.; son-in-law, Kevin Carter of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren, Lindsay Webster, Matthew Rich, Kristin Campbell, and Rebecca Teel; and five great grandchildren, Meredith Cree, Leah Rich, Aaron Rich, Ethan Campbell, and Aiden Campbell.

A funeral ceremony will be livestreamed at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020, from the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Bill Bryan officiating. Larry Webster, Kevin Carter, Chris Teel, Matthew Rich, and Jim Campbell will serve as honorary pallbearers.

A committal service will be held at the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum of Forest Hills Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Face masks are required and social distancing practices are to be observed.

The livestreamed service may be viewed by visiting www. farrisfuneralservice.com/services/live-stream.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Abingdon Baptist Church, 361 W. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Those wishing to express sympathy online or send “Hugs from Home” may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook.

The family of Betty Jean Douglas Webster is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.

Ronald Dale Smoot Ronald Dale Smoot, 62, of Nokesville, Virginia passed away at Inova Fairfax Hospital on Friday, September 18, 2020. Ronnie was born in Fauquier County, Virginia on August 7, 1958 to the late C.H. Smoot and Ethel Smoot Hawkins.

Ronnie was a hardworking and devoted husband, dad, granddaddy, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. His love for his family was unconditional and his legacy will live on through them.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of 41 years Tammy Jean Smoot, his daughter Mandy Nicole Fletcher and husband Jesse Wayne Fletcher, his daughter Kayla Brooke Walmsley and husband Paul Franco Walmsley, his granddaughter Ava Lee Fletcher, his grandson Trent Wayne Fletcher, his siblings, Barbara Jean Jenkins and husband Doug, Jane Elizabeth Jarrell and husband Mark, Betty Lou Gentry and husband Mike, Thomas Jackson Smoot, Brenda Sue Smoot and husband Steven Boxley, Todd Russell Smoot and wife Theresa, Garrison Kirk Hawkins and wife Ginger, Fonda Gail Keyser and husband Bruce, and his sisters-in-law Virginia Smoot, Pat Smoot, Betty Opaline Medina and husband Rick, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and clients.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his siblings Charles William Smoot, Curtis Lee Smoot, Douglas Wayne Smoot, Arthur Kenneth Smoot, and baby girl.

The family will have a private Celebration of Life for Ronnie on Saturday, October 17 at 2 p.m. at Greenwich Presbyterian Church 15305 Vint Hill Road Nokesville, Virginia 20181. Due to COVID-19 mandates, Church capacity is limited and the family would like for you to join them via live stream https://vimeo.com/460686545/80bbc8897e.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www. foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.

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OBITUARIES MSGT (RET) George Allen Ebert MSGT (RET) George Allen Ebert, 71, of Gainesville, passed away peacefully to Toby Keith’s, “Who’s Your Daddy” playing softly in his ears with his daughter by his side on April 3, 2020.

A Veteran, George was born in Noblesville, Indiana on July 24, 1948 to the late George Albert and Martha Jane Ebert (née Mountcastle). He enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1968 where he served as a helicopter gunman during Vietnam and serviced his country far and wide through various missions until his retirement after 22-years in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

George loved fishing, NASCAR, and his beloved Chicago Bears. He volunteered for many years at the New Baltimore Volunteer Fire Department in Fauquier County as Captain. He spent his later years as a personal chauffeur for his granddaughters all the while playing Toby Keith everywhere, he went.

George is survived by his sons, Brian (Anita) of Gainesville, Jeremy (Becky) of Holly Ridge, NC, and his daughter, Jennifer El-Shewihy (Amgad) of Gainesville. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.

You will be forever sitting at the end of the dock, casting your mighty rod over the still of water, waiting for the big one. With the faint hums of Toby Keith playing in the air, go rest now.

Family and friends are welcome to George’s interment on October 21st at 11:30am at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Va.

Bridget McCrea (Marilyn Greene) We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Bridget McCrea (Marilyn Greene), former resident of Annsborough (Ireland); Franklinville, NY; and Arlington, TX. After a year long battle with Leukemia, she passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2020 at her current home in Warrenton, VA with her husband, children and grandchildren by her side.

Born July 25, 1942 in Annsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland, she was the daughter of Della Greene. She met her husband, Patrick McCrea in 1969 when she came to America to further her career as a Registered Nurse and Midwife; they married on July 26, 1970.

Bridget loved being a nurse and midwife in Labor and Delivery at Olean General Hospital for over 25 years until they moved to Texas in 2002 where she continued her nursing career at Arlington Memorial Hospital until her retirement when she moved to Warrenton, VA to be with family. She was known for her dedication to her career and her patients who still love to tell stories of how they met her and how she took care of them during their time of need. If you met her once, you were her lifelong friend. That’s just how she was. We’re sure you’ll have a story to share about her sharp Irish wit or her ability to make the most boring story come to life.

Bridget leaves behind her devoted husband of over 50 years, Patrick McCrea; a daughter, Trish (McCrea) House of Warrenton, VA; a son, Sean McCrea and his wife Merica McCrea of Kenmore, NY; three grandchildren, Megan House, Connor House and Ava McCrea; and her brother, Martin Greene of Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland.

She was predeceased by her mother, Della Greene and her brother Richard Greene.

The family will honor Bridget’s wishes for a private funeral in Ireland.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to Bridget’s favorite volunteer organization- Franklinville Ambulance Fund, 77 North Main Street, Franklinville, NY 14737 or a donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Donald Sidney Cherry Donald Sidney Cherry, 83, of Catlett died September 25, 2020 at Lake Manassas Health and Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville.

He was born July 1, 1937 in Dayton , Washington to the late Alfred and Velma Marie Cherry.

In addition to his wife of 54 years Linda Sechrist Cherry, he is survived by a son Gregory W. Cherry (Angela) of Lexington, SC, and daughter Elizabeth Everett (Scott) of Waco, TX; brother Wesley Cherry; and beloved grandchildren Alexandra Peterson, Hannah Cherry, Emma Cherry, Andrew Everett, and Matthew Everett.

A Memorial Service will be held at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA, 20186 on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 3 pm. with Military Honors provided by the United States Army.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Feed Fauquier (feedfauquier.org).

Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com

Cheryl L. Sheetz Seneca – Cheryl L. Kirby Sheetz, 62, wife of Johnny R. Sheetz, passed away Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.

Cheryl was born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie P. and Miriam Standiford Kirby and was a homemaker.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Johnny R. Sheetz; daughter, Tiffany Milam; brother, Robert Kirby; sister, Kelly Sigler; five nieces, Michael Kirby, Amber Kelley, Samantha Kirby, Morgan Sigler, one nephew, Keegan Sigler; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Cheryl is preceded in death by her son Johnny Sheetz, II; daughters, Cassandra Sheetz, Danielle Ray Sheetz; and a brother, William “Mike” Kirby.

No formal service will be held at this time.

The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family, 1490 Goddard Avenue, Seneca, South Carolina 29678.

Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www. sandiferfuneralhome.com SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY

Henry Lee Colvin Henry Lee Colvin, age 75, passed peacefully at his home in Warrenton, VA, on Friday, September 25th, 2020. He was born in Catlett, VA on March 30th, 1945, son of the late John William & Lillie Irene Colvin.

Henry proudly served in the U.S. Army for three years. After spending over 20 years installing carpet, he founded Colvin Floors, Inc. He deeply loved God, his family, friends and country. It didn’t take long for anyone he met to quickly form a friendship. He was a loving and generous soul. His kindness and sense of humor will be sorely missed by so many.

Henry is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Claudia Cay Colvin; two loving children, Henry Shane Colvin & his wife, Jill of Culpeper, VA and Elizabeth Irene Colvin of Warrenton; devoted brother, William Dale Colvin of Catlett, VA; and cherished granddaughter, Caroline Cay Colvin, also of Warrenton.

In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his sister Lillie Marie (Colvin) Kyhl.

The family will receive visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA on Thursday, October 1st, 2020 from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held in the Moser funeral home chapel on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 at 10 am followed by interment at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research hospital. Online condolences may be at www. moserfuneralhome.com.

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Farm Equipment

8 x 18 H&S Kicker Wagon, 806 Peaugo running gear, new bed, fresh paint. $1800.

Please call Larry at 540-336-8807. Located in Winchester.

John Deere 850. Looks and runs like new.

1580 hrs. Front suitcase weights & fluid in rear tires. Asking $5,400. Located in Winchester. Larry at 540-336-8807.

Metal farm/field gates.

Sizes: 1-8ft $50, 7-12ft $70 ea, 2-16ft $110 ea.

Very good condition.

All for $750. Leave a m e s s a g e a t 703-303-1208.

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Firewood

Firewood for sale Hickory wood. Tree taken down in February 2020. Cut to length. You haul and split. About 3/4 of a cord. $150cash.

703-303-1208

FIREWOOD

seasoned hdwood, $185/ cord + delivery more then 15 mls from Nokesville.

BEST PRICES A R O U N D ! !

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Furniture/ Appliances

Contemporary Sofa 250.00 Call or text 540 812-5261 Free sofa, 3 cushion, off white, green, rose, excellent cond. You haul, v e r y h e a v y .

540-347-9605.

Upright freezer excellent cond. $175 703-517-5488 Vintage kitchen table with 4 rolling chairs 300.00 Call or text 540-812-5261 White Wicker Rocking Chair 150.00 Call or text 540-812-5261

240 Horses English Saddle Vintage Steuben. 16 1/2“. Balanced seat. All leather. Very good cond. Folding saddle rack, one saddle pad, & padded, zip-up saddle carry bag included. $250 firm. (most online comps priced at $350.00 and up) Please leave a message at 703-303-1208.

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Lawn/Garden Equipment

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Livestock

Cashmere Goats Reducing goat herd; females & wethers all

by Canadian Grand Champion National Fleece buck. Incomeproducing and easy to care for. $300 each Call 540-229-1452

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Miscellaneous For Sale

1 girl´s 26 pink bike. 1 boy´s 26 bike. $50 each. 703-335-2607.

Located in City of Manassas.

Black CD tower holds 65 CDs, light with dimmer 40.00 Call or text 540-812-5261 Yamaha NS-AW190BL All Weather Speakers.

Black 120 Watts Max Power Input 2 Way Acoustic Suspension, 5”. High Compliance Woofer, 1⁄2” PEI Dome Tweeter. Never used, still in original box. $90.

540-270-0599

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Pets

Prince William SPCA

ADOPT VOLUNTEER DONATE ADVOCATE www.pwspca. org Two female 8 week old puppies. Small mixed breed (Jack Russel, Chihuahua, Pomeranian and dachshund) Please call or text Beth @ 540-812-6640 Cost $200.00 each

Business

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For all your heating and cooling needs. Rc´s AC Service and Repair, 540-349-7832 or 540-428-9151 G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200 H.D. PETTY CUSTOM PAINTING!!Int. & Ext. Drywall, carpentry, powerwashing. Licensed & insured.540364-1195 JBS Excavation & Clearing, Free estimates, tree removal, horse arena, d r i v e w a y s & landscaping. No job too big or too small.

703-582-0439 North´s Tree Service & Landscaping. Complete tree service. All phases of landscaping.

540-533-8092

Pair of 8-hp Snapper riding mowers, one with engine, one without.

Hard-working classics, stored for years in barn. $100 OBO. Dave at 540-742-3157.

N U T T E R S PA I N T I N G & SERVICES Call Erik, 540-522-3289

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Business Services

JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING. Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Commercial, Residential. Demolition, land clearing, site prep, roads, drives. 540-661-0116 Miller´s Tree Servic, complete tree service. Renoval, mulching, storm damage, bucket truck, firewood.

540-222-2089 North´s Custom Masonry. Retaining walls, stone work, patios, repoint ing brick, chimneys, driveways.

540-533-8092

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Home Healthcare

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for the Elderly Their home & all daily needs. ● Run errands ● Personal care ● Light Housekeeping ● Cooking Excellent refs.

Live in or Out. Call Naana 630-200-9592

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Total Lawn Care, home services. Cranium Services giving you peace of mind. Call Glenn 571-839-8495; glenn@ craniumservices. com; cranium. services.com

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Automobiles - Domestic

´05 CADILLAC Deville DHS; LOADED! Garage kept, Looks & drives like new - Must see to appreciate. Taking best offer. One owner. On a scale of 1-10 it’s a 9.

540.829.7207 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4-Door Sedan Excel Cond. 65K Mls. Loaded. $9000.

470-292-5531 or email at karadrummond@ yahoo.com.

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Campers/RVs

SALEM 2019 RV 33’, rear living room, 2 slide-outs, 2 awnings, CAC, fireplace, island kitchen. $19,800. Haymarket. 815-668-2043

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Motorcycles

Home

376 Improvement Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured.

540-244-2869 Affordable Roofing with Terry´s Handyman Services, LLC. Licensed & Insured.

Commercial & residential. Senior discounts.

540-270-7938 Design/build services.

New, renovations, additions for residential. Commercial renovations & tenant uplifting. Licensed & i n s u r e d .

540-428-3050 www. s o u t h s t a r construction.com Power Washing, Go from Green to Clean!!540-642-2349, 703-987-5096. Licensed & Insured!

Remodels; New Homes; Windows; Painting; Garages; B a t h r o o m s ; Kitchens; Decks;.

Class A. Lic & insured. GMC Enterprises of VA, LLC. 540-222-3385

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Lawn/Garden

GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs.

Free estimates.

540-222-4107; 540-825-1000

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480 ABC Licenses

Lawn/Garden

1 9 7 8 7 5 0 Kawasaki, converted to LTD Kit, totally r e b u i l t , 540-439-2055; 540-222-4111 2016 ZX10R Kawasaki ABS 2300 miles 11800.00. (540) 364-0340

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Multi family, furn, rototiller, drill press, tons of HH, china, silverware, low prices. 11736 Battle Ridge Dr, Remington, Sat & Sun, 10/3 & 4; 8a-?

Get the Buyers You Want When You Advertise Your Yard Sale

Oct. 3 & 4, & 17 & 18; 10a~4p 9247 Ramey Road, Marshall. A big collec-

tion of furniture, glassware, wall hangings, sewing machine tables, hutches, old toys & more. Look for green signs.

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ABC Licenses

{Full name(s) of owner(s):} AROMA POTOMAC LLC Trading as: AROMA LATIN FUSION

Potomac Town Place, Suite #120,

Woodbridge, Prince William, Virginia 22191-6584 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY For a Wine and Beer On Premises/ Mixed Beverages On Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

German J. Noriega, Manager Member NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

Prince William Public Library

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Proceeds from book sales help to sponsor many Library programs and special events.

Announcements

FREE COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT

Warrenton United Methodist Church 341 Church Street, Warrenton, 20186

Sat., 10/10; 9a–Noon Things to Know! * Limit the amount of paper to the equivalent of 3 banker boxes or not more than 100 pounds. * You will be asked to stay in a line in your vehicle and simply pop the trunk when you get to the truck. *Do not tape or tie bags or boxes shut.

Okay to Shred: Paper Clips, Staples, Small Binder Clips, Manilla Folders Not Okay: 3-Ring Binders, Hanging Folders with Metal Bars, Plastic. Computer Disks/Parts

In addition to your documents for shredding please help us serve needs in our community by bringing a donation of any of the following items: *For Hope Heals: new or gently used - towels, sheets, shoes, accessories, baby gear. *For Weekend Power Pack: Spaghetti sauce (plastic or metal containers only), pasta, mac and cheese.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Notice of Intent to Abandon Unused Segments of Old Hoadly Road, Route 754 and Token Forest Court, Route 752 Coles and Neabsco Magisterial Districts Prince William County The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested that the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (Board) consider abandonment of segments of Secondary Road System roadways that were closed to traffic as a result of reconstruction of Hoadly Road, Route 642, and Purcell Road, Route 643, in 1993.

These roadbeds, known as Old Hoadly Road and Token Forest Court, designated as Routes 754 and 752, extend 0.07 miles west and 0.03 miles east of Ridgefield Village Drive, Route 753, and 0.07 miles south of Purcell Road, Route 643, respectively.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149422-01-00; JJ14942301-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CHEEK, ERIC, JR; CHEEK, E’YOKO The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ERIC CHEEK, JR; E’YOKO CHEEK It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ERIC CHEEK appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/14/ 2020 10:30AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

Pursuant to Section 33.2-909 of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, notice is hereby given of the Board’s intention to abandon these roadways and also the Board’s willingness to conduct a public hearing on the matter if requested by the owner of any property abutting the subject segments.

This Could Be YOUR AD!

A map depicting the location of the segment to be abandoned is on file in the County Department of Transportation, 5 County Complex Court, Suite 290, Prince William, VA 22192. Information may be obtained by contacting the Transportation’s office at (703) 792-6825.

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS ONE COUNTY COMPLEX COURT PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA 22192 October 6, 2020 Public Hearings 2:00 p.m.

1. Consider a Land Sale Agreement for Approximately Eight and Four Tenths Acres of County-Owned Land: The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the potential sale, at a per square foot price to be determined by an appraisal, of an 8.4145 acre parcel of property owned by the Board of County Supervisors, pursuant to the Board’s authority under Section 15.2-1800 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. The property is identified as 9601 Discovery Boulevard, Manassas, Virginia, 20109, and as Prince William County GPIN 7695-06-3466. The sale is proposed to CEN Properties, LLC for development of a headquarters, assembly and warehouse building. Brentsville Magisterial District – Economic Development 2. Consider an Amended Land Sale Agreement for Approximately 8.55 Acres of County-Owned Land, Located at 9665 Discovery Boulevard, Manassas, Virginia, 20109: The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the potential sale, at a rate of $6 per square foot, for a total purchase price of $2,232,628, of a parcel of property owned by the Board of County Supervisors, pursuant to the Board’s authority under Section 15.2-1800 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. The property is identified as 9665 Discovery Boulevard, Manassas, Virginia, 20109 and as Prince William County GPIN 7695-06-6372. The sale is proposed to GL Innovation, LLC (DBA Planet Direct), to develop an 8.55-acre Advanced Manufacturing Headquarters Facility in substantial conformance with the Innovation Small Area Plan. Brentsville Magisterial District – Economic Development For additional information, contact Andrea P. Madden, Clerk to the Board, at (703) 792-6600. A copy of all staff reports, proposed resolutions and ordinances, and other documentation will be available for review by the public in the office of the Clerk of the Board at One County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, 22192. In addition, all meeting materials will be posted online when the agenda is published. pwcgov.org/government/bocs/Pages/Meeting-Room.aspx.

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

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

ACCESSIBILITY TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The hearings are being held at a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any persons with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact Andrea P. Madden, Clerk to the Board, at One County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, or by telephone at (703) 792-6600 or TDD (703) 792-6295. Persons needing interpreter services for the deaf must notify the Clerk to the Board no later than Thursday, October 1, 2020.

Run Dates: September 23 and September 30, 2020

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149474-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CAAL ROMERO, FRANS MISAEL The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS OF FRANS MISAEL CAAL ROMERO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) RODOLFO CAAL QUEPI appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/05/ 2020 10:30AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, Case No. 20-03-0768P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/ fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

PUBLIC NOTICE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR WORK SESSIONS WILL BE HELD BY THE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION ON THE DAYS LISTED BELOW FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING ALL COMPLAINTS OF INEQUALITIES, INCLUDING ERRORS IN ACREAGE. UPON HEARING SUCH COMPLAINTS EITHER ORAL OR WRITEN THE BOARD WILL GIVE CONSIDERATION AND EITHER DECREASE, OR AFFIRM SUCH ASSESSMENTS. THE TAXPAYER MUST PROVE THAT THE PROPERTY IS NOT UNIFORM WITH OTHER SIMILAR PROPERTIES OR PROVE THAT THE PROPERTY IS ASSESSED IN THE EXCESS OF ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE. THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, MCCOART BUILDING BOARD CHAMBERS 1 COUNTY COMPLEX COURT WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192 DURING THE HOURS OF 7:00PM THROUGH 9:00PM ON THE DAYS LISTED: OCTOBER 14, 2020 NOVEMBER 18, 2020 DECEMBER 2, 2020 APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIIED IN ADVANCE OF THE PUBLIC HEARINGS OF THEIR SCHEDULED APPEARANCE. THE TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES IS 703-792-6777, OR THE METRO NUMBER IS 703-631-1703 EXTENTION 6777

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Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ112894-04-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ, MICHAEL A The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MICHAEL A RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) FAUSTO E. RODRIGUEZ MONCADA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/26/2020 10:00AM Joy Cole, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ112894-04-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ, MICHAEL A The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MICHAEL A RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) TANIA F. MARTINEZ ROMERO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/26/2020 10:00AM Joy Cole, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149538-01-00; JJ14953701-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ZELAYA MELENDEZ, KIMBERLY; ZELAYA MELENDEZ, JOSEPH The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF KIMBERLY ISABEL ZELAYA MELENDEZ; JOSEPH ALEXANDER ZELAYA MELENDEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) LUIS ALBERTO ZELAYA RIVERA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/10/2020 11:00AM Rakia Goldsmith, Deputy Clerk

Bids & Proposals REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Manassas is seeking Proposals, RFP 21P003, to establish a term contract through competitive negotiation for the procurement of electrical engineering services related to the design, evaluation, and maintenance of the City of Manassas electric utility system, and electrical/ electronic instrumentation and control equipment for the City’s electric and water systems.

Proposal documents are available at the City of Manassas Purchasing Division located at 8500 Public Works Drive, Manassas, VA 20110 or by calling (703) 257-8327 or visiting the eVA website https://eva.virginia.gov/ index.html.

Sealed Proposals will be accepted NO LATER than 2:30 P.M. local time on October 21, 2020 at the above address.

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE ยง 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149413-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re STYRON, SAMANTHA DENISE RUBY The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF SAMANTHA DENISE STYRON It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MALIK OLAJUWON STYRON appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/27/2020 11:00AM Rakia Goldsmith, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE ยง 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149617-01-00; JJ14961801-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re COLOCHO, CALEB JEREMIAH; COLOCHO PERDOMO, JOSUE NAZARIO The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF CALEB JEREMIAH COLOCHO; JOSUE NAZRIO COLOCHO PERDOMO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MARIA ISABEL PERDOMO MELARA appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/06/2020 10:00AM Joy Cole, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE ยง 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149570-01-00; JJ14957101-00; JJ149572-01-00; JJ149573-0100 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ALDANA, ANGEL GABRIEL; ALDANA, MIA LIZETH; ALDANA CARTAGENA, OSCAR DAVID; ALDANA CARTAGENA, MIGUEL ANGEL The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ANGEL GABRIEL ALDANA; MIA LIETH ALDANA; OSCAR DAVID ALDANA CARTAGENA; MIGUEL ANGEL ALDANA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) OSCAR ESGARDO ALDANA DIAZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/05/2020 11:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

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Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149588-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MANZANO MELENDEZ, FABRIZZIO The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY FOR FABRIZZIO ARTURO MANZANO MELENDEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) RENE MANZANO PEREZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/19/ 2020 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149523-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re FLORES MEJIA, BRANDON LEVI The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF FLORES MEJIA, BRANDON LEVI It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) TONY NOEL FLORES PINEDA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/09/2020 10:00AM Theresa Robinson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149668-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MASSEY, NOVAH ROYALTY LASHAY The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF NOVAH ROYALTY MASSEY It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) KIONDRE REED appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/19/ 2020 11:00AM Rakia Goldsmith, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149523-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re FLORES MEJIA, BRANDON LEVI The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF FLORES MEJIA, BRANDON LEVI It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) FRANCISCO ARGUETA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/09/ 2020 10:00AM Theresa Robinson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ130343-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re THOMPSON, AVA MAREA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF AVA MAREA THOMPSON It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/30/ 2020 11:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149640-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re LOPEZ-ROMERO, JOHANA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF LOPEZ-ROMERO, JOHANA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ARNOLDO LOPEZ GOMEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/12/2020 10:00AM Theresa Robinson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149134-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ALEMAN, JERSON ANARIVA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF JERSON ANARIVA ALEMAN It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/06/ 2020 11:00AM Grace Custer, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149717-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re TIBBS, TRINITY ANN The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF TRINITY TIBBS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/23/ 2020 11:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149522-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re PEREZ RAMIREZ, KATELIN MISHEL The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF KATELIN MISHEL BRISEIDA PEREZ RAMIREZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) SANTOS PEREZ LOPEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/29/ 2020 10:00AM Joy Cole, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149412-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CALLEJAS CAMPOS ORIANA MERALI The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ORIANA MERALI CAMPOS CALLEJAS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ANTONIA VIUDA DE CALLEJAS appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/27/2020 11:00AM Rakia Goldsmith, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ148594-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CARIAS SERPAS, JOSUE AGUSTIN The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY JOSUE AGUSTINE CARIAS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) AGUSTINE CARIAS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/29/ 2020 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149591-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re COREAS MENJIVAR, RAQUEL The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF RAQUEL CAROLINA COREAS MENJIVAR It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) FRANCISCO COREAS appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/06/ 2020 11:00AM Rakia Goldsmith, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149513-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ELZEIN, AARON MOHAMMEDRIDA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ELZEIN, AARON MOHAMMEDRIDA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) CAITLIN BAKER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/23/ 2020 10:00AM Keshara Luster, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149524-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MENDEZ ESCOBAR, WIDMAN The object of this suit is to: PETITION FOR CUSTODY OF WIDMAN YONATAN MENDEZ ESCOBAR It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JUAN MENDEZ ORTEGA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/13/ 2020 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notices Notice of Intent to Abandon an Unused Segment of Old Delaney Road, Route 895 Coles Magisterial District Prince William County The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested that the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (Board) consider abandonment of a segment of Secondary Road System roadway that was closed to traffic as a result of the construction of the Clark Property/Hoadly Road, Galveston Court and SWM Pond project in 2005. This roadbed, known as Old Delaney Road, designated as Route 895 previously extended from Milstead Way, Route 609 to a dead end, but no longer exists.

Pursuant to Section 33.2-909 of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, notice is hereby given of the Board’s intention to abandon this roadway and also the Board’s willingness to conduct a public hearing on the matter if requested by the owner of any property abutting the subject segment.

A map depicting the location of the segment to be abandoned is on file in the County Department of Transportation, 5 County Complex Court, Suite 290, Prince William, VA 22192. Information may be obtained by contacting the Transportation’s office at (703) 792-6825.

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Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ145460-02-01 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GARO, MILA The object of this suit is to: AMEND VISITATION OF MILA GARO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JASON GARO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/18/ 2020 11:00AM Rakia Goldsmith, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ124291-02-00; PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re THOMAS-REZMER, JOSALYN SKYE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF THOMAS-REZMER, JOSALYN SKYE It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) RASHEED SHANNON appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/22/ 2020 10:00AM Keshara Luster, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149694-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re COBB, CHRISTINA HELEN MARIE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF CHRISTINA COBB It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) CYNTHIA MESSMAN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/19/ 2020 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ124292-02-00; PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re THOMAS-REZMER, JAZMINE STAR The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF THOMAS-REZMER, JAZMINE STAR It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) RASHEED SHANNON appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/22/ 2020 10:00AM Keshara Luster, Deputy Clerk

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LINDSAY HOLDINGS, LLC

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ100882-01-02 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ARIAS, DAVID EMANUEL The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF DAVID EMMANUEL ARIAS AMAYA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DEMAR OTILIO ARIAS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/19/ 2021 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

Lindsay Holdings, LLC, (“Lindsay”) is proposing to donate the former Kline’s Freeze building and associated fixtures (“Kline’s”), located at 8200 Centreville Road, Manassas, Virginia, to a qualified individual(s) or firm(s) (the “Donee”). The Donee must remove and relocate Kline’s to a place of the Donee’s choosing, at Donee’s expense. Lindsay is soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFP) for this project.

Proposals should be submitted to the attention of John Overend at Lindsay Auto, 22455 Cedar Green Road, Sterling, VA 20166.

For questions, please send email to john.overend@lindsaycars.com Proposals must be submitted by noon on October 27, 2020

Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149577-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GODLEY, PRINCETON WILLIAM The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF PRINCETON GODLEY It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) KELVIN GODLEY appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/09/ 2020 11:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149693-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MESSMAN, CALEB EVANS The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF COLE EVANS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) CYNTHIA MESSMAN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/19/ 2020 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ144287-01-01; PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ELZEIN, GRACE ARABELLA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ELZEIN, GRACE ARABELLA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) CAITLYN BAKER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/23/ 2020 10:00AM Theresa Robinson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149329-01-00/ 02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re EWELL, AUBREE NICOLE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF AUBREE EWELL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) PARIS EWELL appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/15/ 2020 11:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149718-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GILES, ELIJAH MAKHI The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ELIJAH GILES It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) TYESHA STEPHENS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/23/ 2020 11:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ149071-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re PIERCE, AURORA NOVAH REESE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF AURORA PIERCE It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/13/ 2020 11:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ124290-02-00; PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re THOMAS, JUSTIN PHILLIP The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF THOMAS, JUSTIN PHILLIP It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MARVIN RENWICK appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/22/ 2020 10:00AM Keshara Luster, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ144352-01-01 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GARCIA, YULISSA ISABELLA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF GARCIA, YULISSA ISABELLA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JONATHAN VALENZUELA RAMIREZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/24/2020 11:00AM Theresa Robinson, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ100882-01-02 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ARIAS, DAVID EMANUEL The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF DAVID EMMANUEL ARIAS AMAYA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ROSA AMAYA FLORES appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/19/ 2021 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

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