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November 18, 2021 | Vol. 20, No. 46 | www.princewilliamtimes.com | $1.00 Covering Prince William County and surrounding communities, including Gainesville, Haymarket, Dumfries, Occoquan, Quantico and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.
Opposition mounts against ‘rural crescent’ data center plans By Daniel Berti
Times Staff Writer
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Curtis Porter, chair of Prince William County’s Human Rights Commission, speaks during a Nov. 15 town hall meeting on “culturally responsive instruction.” Maria Burgos, Prince William County’s equity and inclusion officer, left, was also a panelist for the event.
‘Culturally responsive instruction’ town hall draws a crowd
Debate continues on local schools’ efforts to promote equity
A coalition of local, regional and national conservation groups are organizing the opposition against a plan for data centers and other industrial uses in Prince William County’s “rural crescent,” laying the groundwork for what may become a major land-use brawl in the coming months. The Prince William Conservation Alliance, The Coalition to Protect Prince William County, the Piedmont Environmental Council, a regional nonprofit – as well as the American Battlefield Trust and the National Parks Conservation Association, two national associations – held an informational event at Sunshine Ridge Winery in Gainesville on Wednesday, Nov. 10, attended by around 130 people. The organizations are sounding the alarm about the impact of “industrial sprawl” on rural communities, historic sites, wildlife and the Occoquan watershed in Prince William County, where thousands of acres are being considered for potential data centers and other industrial uses. See DATA CENTER, page 6
By Daniel Berti
Times Staff Writer
The debate over public school policies that aim to create more inclusive classrooms continues to churn in Prince William County. Nearly 100 people showed up to a town hall and panel discussion about “culturally responsive instruction” at the Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center on Monday evening. The event drew dozens of supporters and detractors of new policies promoting diversity in public school teaching. Some parents voiced their frustration and confusion about a new state law that requires teachers to be evaluated on culturally responsive teaching in the classroom. The event was hosted by Prince William County School Board member Loree Williams (Woodbridge) and moderated by Makya Little, a Prince William County parent who served on the Virginia Commission on African American
Battlefield High School student Abdullah Usufzai was a student panelist for the Nov. 15 town hall. History Education in the Commonwealth. The panelists were Prince William County Equity and Inclusion Officer Maria Burgos, county Human Rights Commission Chairman Curtis Porter, Battlefield High School student Abdullah Usufzai and Enterprise Elementary School English language teacher Janira Collado-Toro. See TOWN HALL, page 9
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“We should not be building roads in rural Prince William County where we don’t want them. We should not be putting water lines out to data centers in rural Prince William County where we don’t need them, and it’s extremely expensive,” said Julie Bolthouse, deputy director of the Piedmont Environmental Council.
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For safer holidays: Gather outdoors, wear masks inside
Northern Virginia public health leaders urge ‘layered preventions’ to stave off another winter surge
Staff Reports Public health district directors in Prince William County and across Northern Virginia are urging local residents to continue precautions against COVID-19 this holiday season by moving celebrations outdoors as much as possible and wearing masks while indoors in public spaces or when gathering with people of unknown vaccination status. The Prince William Health District is further encouraging residents take “enhanced precautions” at least one week before holiday get-togethers to lower the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks, according to a recent news release. In the days leading up to such get-togethers, people should get vaccinated as soon as possible; avoid non-essential travel and crowded events and venues; wear masks inside public places; and closely monitor for any COVID-19 symptoms, the release said. “While great gains have been made towards ending the pandemic, it is not yet over,” Kathleen Stewart, spokeswoman for the Prince William Health District, said in a news release. “As of Nov. 1, national and local case rates were similar to what they were at the same time last year, and statewide case rates are slightly higher than prior to the holiday surge of last year,” the release said. Indeed, as of Nov. 1, Virginia was averaging about 1,328 new daily cases of COVID-19. That’s about 3% higher than the seven-day average of 1,289 new daily cases reported on Nov. 1, 2020, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Since Nov. 1, the COVID-19 numbers have improved across the state and in Prince William County as the spread of the Delta variant has waned. Still, the local health district reported an average of 60 new cases a day as of Wednesday, Nov. 16, only slightly lower than the previous week. The health district was reporting an average of 99 new cases daily one year ago. Local public health leaders are emphasizing COVID-19 precautions ahead of the holidays because of the spike in cases across the state in late 2020 and early 2021. Last year’s winter surge began around Halloween, and cases, hospitalizations and deaths soared through late January. Virginia saw average daily cases spike to more than 6,000 statewide – including 499 in the Prince William Health District – on Jan. 20, according to VDH data. COVID-19 deaths, a lagging indicator, peaked in early March with an average of 217 deaths a day state-
Prince William Health District weekly COVID-19 report Level of Community Transmission: SUBSTANTIAL: 98 cases per 100,000 residents (Up from 88.7%) 62,789 Cases (Up 573) 2,319 Hospitalizations (Up 21) 645 Deaths (Up 6) 5.7% Percent-positivity rate (Up from 4.7%) Vaccinations
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A child receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a Neighborhood Health clinic in Alexandria. In the first week after federal officials authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds, more than 35,000 Virginia children received their first dose – or about 5% of the state’s total population in that age group, according to the Virginia Department of Health. wide, including a daily average of 10 deaths a day in the Prince William Health District. “Although Northern Virginia localities have some of the highest vaccination rates in the state, there is still substantial transmission of COVID-19 in the community, and we must remain vigilant to protect those who are not eligible for vaccination and those at higher risk for serious illness,” said a Nov. 16 press release issued jointly by several Northern Virginia health districts, including Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun and Arlington counties and the City of Alexandria. The release further noted that residents travel across Northern Virginia jurisdictions, and that Northern Virginia is a popular tourist destination that could be impacted by travel by those from areas where transmission rates are higher. “Northern Virginia residents have continually shown that we can work together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic through testing, vaccination and staying home when sick,” Dr. David C. Rose, health director for the City of Alexandria, said in the release. “We all need to keep up our defenses throughout the expected winter surge in cases.” Health Directors in the Northern Virginia region are closely monitoring community transmission of COVID-19 in Northern Virginia, as well as in locations from which people may travel to the region, the release said. Based on those assessments, as well as vaccination coverage, the presence of COVID-19 variants, and other factors – including people’s desire to ease precautions over the holiday season -- local health department leaders are encouraging everyone to maintain “layered prevention activities” to prevent another surge in cases, the release said. Those precautions include:
• Getting all fully vaccinated, including booster shots, if appropriate. • Wearing a mask indoors when around those not in your household. • Staying home when sick. • Socially distancing or staying 6 feet from others as much as possible. • Avoiding crowded and indoor areas where distancing is not possible and avoiding close contact with those whose vaccination status is unknown. • Getting tested for COVID-19 if exposed and following guidelines for isolation and quarantine. • Washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available. This will help prevent many diseases, including the seasonal flu. • If not fully vaccinated, stay away from others and get tested three to five days after returning home from travel. “Together we can lower COVID rates and prevent another surge over the holiday season, as well as take us one step closer to ending the pandemic,” the release said.
Prince William: 67.9% Manassas: 70.5% Manassas Park: 61.3%
% of population fully vaccinated Prince William: 60.1% Manassas: 62.8% Manassas Park: 55.6%
% of adults with at least one dose Prince William: 81.1% Manassas: 86.7% Manassas Park: 70.5%
% of population with a third or booster shot Prince William: 12.6% Manassas: 11.5% Manassas Park: 5.9% Note: Numbers are current as of Wednesday, Nov. 17. New cases, hospitalizations, deaths and vaccinations in red and blue added between Nov. 11 to 16. SOURCE: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Classified Sales Consultant Jeanne Cobert, 540-878-2491 jcobert@fauquier.com
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Dumfries Town Council voted Nov. 3 to ban guns from its meetings.
Dumfries Town Council bans guns from its meetings By Aileen M. Streng
insane,” wrote Philip Van Cleave in an she said. “There could be any num- the ordinance’s wording as a “talking email. Van Cleave is president of the ber of reasons why we would move point” among those opposed to the The Dumfries Town Council has Virginia Citizen’s Defense League, a to the community center, which is new restriction. “I think what has happened in where we started.” banned firearms from its town coun- gun-rights advocacy group. Van Cleave and five other memAt one point in the town’s history, this incident is people pretty much cil chambers via a new ordinance that also calls for the rule to be announced bers of the league attended the Dum- the council chambers were located looked for things to talk about; and via notices posted at other town facil- fries Town Council’s Nov. 3 meeting in the community center. they’ve taken those things out of ities, including parks and communi- when the ordinance was approved but “We may have an outing as a context; and those things become ty centers, in case the council ever arrived too late to sign up for public council and have to hold a public talking points,” she said. COLOR: Right click swatch, and find and replace with correct color comment, Van Cleave said in an email. meets in those locations. Reach Aileen Streng at aileenmeeting,” she added. “All it’s going to do is confuse The new ordinance was suggeststreng@gmail.com Nickerson dismissed criticism of ed by Vice Mayor Monae Nickerson law-abiding gun owners who are and approved in a 6-1 vote during going to think they can’t protect the council’s Nov. 3 meeting. Coun- themselves in parks and community cilman Shaun Peet was the lone vote and recreation centers,” Van Cleave wrote of the ordinance. against it. But Dumfries officials say the orIn an interview this week, Nickerson said she brought the measure dinance was written broadly to exforward because of the current po- tend the security measure to other litical climate, which has sometimes town facilities just in case. “[Parks, recreation led to disorderly resiand community cendents disrupting local ters] were included in government meetings. HAPPINESS IS the event such areas “Intimidation facwould need to be setors are present and cured. For instance, a concerning,” Nickergathering of council son said. “For that reamembers at a comson, it’s for our own munity center,” Zach safety and for our conPackard, an attorstituents that we take Life in the Key of Beautiful® ney who represented proactive measures.” Dumfries Town AttorAlthough no such at Tribute at The Glen ney Sharon Pandak at Dumfries Vice Mayor incidents have yet octhe council meeting, Monae Nickerson curred at a Dumfries wrote in an email. Town Council meetFurther, the language in that secing, “reactionary is too late,” Nickerson said, adding that the ban is meant tion indicates the town “may” impleto “mitigate some intimidation mea- ment measures for those areas, not sures that some folks use when they that it is mandated, he added. “The intent of the notice section oppose a governing body.” The ordinance calls for the town is to adequately inform the pubASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE to post signs announcing the gun ban lic where guns are allowed during at town hall as well as other town- council meetings,” Packard wrote. Call to schedule a tour In response to the criticism, Nickowned properties such as parks, (571) 368-6615 • TributeAtTheGlen.com recreation and community centers. erson said the council wanted to 4151 Old Bridge Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192 Critics of the ordinance have called make sure the ordinance would apthe posting of such signs confusing ply wherever the town council might given gun ban only applies to gath- meet, which could potentially inCONTACT US TODAY clude a Dumfries park, recreation or erings of the town council. For limited time end of year savings. “Dumfries putting signs in parks community center. “We wanted to make sure that the and recreation and community centers that say, ‘No guns’ in the minuscule purview of this ordinance would exTribute® operates by state and local health guidelines. chance that someday there might be a tend to wherever the council could town council meeting there is beyond potentially host a council meeting,” Contributing Writer
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Police officer charged with DWI in I-95 crash By Jill Palermo
Times Staff Writer
A Prince William County police officer has been charged with driving while intoxicated in connection with a crash on Interstate 95 near Dale City early Thursday morning, Nov. 11, that left a woman seriously injured and backed up traffic for more than four hours. Michael A. Pope, 47, of Triangle, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 11, after his 2014 Dodge Ram pickup truck rear-ended a 2011 Acura TSX, causing the Acura to subsequently strike two tractor-trailer trucks. The adult woman driving the Acura suf-
fered life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital. Pope suffered minor injuries, according to Corinne Geller, Virginia State Police spokeswoman. The Virginia State Police have not released the woman’s age nor her place of residence. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of I-95 near the 154-mile marker, just south of the Dale City truck scales. It was reported to police at about 12:27 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, Geller said in a news release. The crash backed up traffic in the southbound lanes until about 5 a.m. that morning, according to news reports.
Pope, a 19-year veteran of the Prince William County Police Department, is a sergeant in the operations division. He has been placed on administrative assignment pending the outcome of an administrative investigation into the crash, according to 1st Sgt. Jonathan Perok, Prince William County Police Department spokesman. Pope was taken to the Prince William-Manassas Adult Detention Center following the crash, charged with DWI and released on his own recognizance for a Dec. 1 court hearing, according to court records. The crash remains under investigation, Geller said in a news release.
POLICE BRIEF Woodbridge man arrested in Dale City double homicide Prince William County police have arrested a 20-year-old Woodbridge man in connection with a Nov. 5 double-homicide in Dale City. Julian Khari Graham, 20, of 1760 Riverbend Way, in Woodbridge, was arrested and charged Wednesday, Nov. 10, with murder in the second degree, burglary while armed and use of firearm in commission of a felony, according to 1st Sgt. Jonathan Perok, Prince William County Police Department spokesman. Graham is being held without bond at the Prince William-Manassas Adult Detention Center, Perok
said in a news release. Graham was identified as the second suspect in the shooting, which allegedly occurred after two men forcibly entered a home in the 14100 block of Renegade Court in Dale City sometime before 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, according to police. The two suspects exchanged gunfire with a 20-year-old man who lived in the home. The shooting resulted in the death of the 20-year-old resident, Joseph James Harden, and one of the suspects, 20-year-old Zhabriell Antoine Perkins, of Woodbridge, police said in an earlier press release.
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Driver charged in hit-and-run that killed Manassas Park man, 74 A Manassas woman arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash Monday that left a Manassas Park man dead was further charged Tuesday for preventing the victim from calling 911 by taking his phone and throwing it before she fled the area, according to police. The new information, received as a result of the police investigation, led to additional charges against Keiry Beatriz Alvarez Contreras, 23, of Manassas. See POLICE BRIEFS, page 8
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Opposition mounts against ‘rural crescent’ data center plans DATA CENTER, from page 1 “We should not be building roads in rural Prince William County where we don’t want them. We should not be putting water lines out to data centers in rural Prince William County where we don’t need them, and it’s extremely expensive,” Julie Bolthouse, deputy director of the Piedmont Environmental Council, told an energetic crowd. Speakers from each group spent about 10 minutes addressing the audience at the winery before taking questions and comments. They outlined several major new developments that could impact Prince William County’s rural area, including a plan to expand the county’s existing, 10,000-acre “Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District,” as well as proposed changes being considered for the county’s first comprehensive plan update in more than 10 years. Most concerning, they said, is a proposal known as the “PW Digital Gateway,” which could see up to 2,000 acres of land in the rural crescent re-planned from agricultural to “tech/flex” industrial uses. The area runs along rural, two-lane Pageland Lane and abuts Manassas National Battlefield Park and Conway Robinson State Forest. The plan is being pursued by more than 80 homeowners who say they want to sell their homes for data center uses.
Environmental impact, land speculation top concerns
The Pageland Lane corridor is environmentally sensitive. It consists of mostly former farmland and undeveloped land and is crisscrossed by Little Bull Run, a tributary to the Occoquan Reservoir, which is a source of drinking water for much of Northern Virginia. The area directly borders about 5,500 acres of protected forested land and open space at Manassas National Battlefield Park and Conway Robinson State Forest. Conservationists say new industrial uses in the area will dramatically increase the amount of stormwater and pollution runoff into nearby waterways and could impact the viewshed from the parks. “As the county continues to add [impervious surface], we’ll continue to see more flash floods and more pollution in the county. I think collectively we have to view that as a potential concern,” said Kyle Hart, a field representative for the National Parks Conservation Association. Hart added that the National Parks Conservation Association wants to preserve the park so it feels the same way it did when fighting occurred there during the Civil War. Some speakers at the event also alleged that land speculation is the driving factor behind the digital gateway proposal – not data center companies. There have been multiple rezoning requests for new data centers in the county in the past year, and data center users are buying up vacant land in Prince William County
Since then, Candland has faced calls to resign from some Gainesville District residents, including from some who attended the Nov. 10 event. About a dozen opponents attended the Nov. 9 board of supervisors meeting wearing matching T-shirts calling on Candland to resign. Candland’s staff declined to comment in an email about whether Candland would resign and referred the Prince William Times to Candland’s Nov. 7 Facebook post explaining his decision.
Decisions likely months away
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Elena Schlossberg-Kunkel, executive director of the Coalition to Protect Prince William County, one of several groups organizing against opening the county’s rural area to data centers, speaks during a Nov. 10 event at Sunshine Ridge Winery in Gainesville. at a rapid pace, with prices nearing $1 million an acre, as demand for internet services continues to increase. Northern Virginia is the data center capital of the world, centered in Loudoun County, but data center users are increasingly looking to neighboring counties for more space. Troy Hill, director of data center operations at Manassas’ Iron Mountain data center campus, a special guest at the event, said he believes data centers are not looking to develop in the county’s rural areas, however. Hill said he was not speaking on behalf of Iron Mountain but as a private citizen of Prince William County. “Data centers aren’t going out and requesting the land on Pageland. That’s not happening. We have plenty of land,” Hill said. “This is people wanting to get value out of their homes; people seeing the price tag of what they think they can get.” Hill said local land speculators are asking for far more money than some data center users are willing to pay, and that there are opportunities to expand within the county’s existing overlay district. Bolthouse echoed those statements. She said the reason for expanding the data center overlay district into the rural areas of the county “is so that speculative developers can make additional money off of flipping lower-priced land in the rural area to higher valued industrial land.” Bolthouse and others speaking at the event also raised questions about whether the digital gateway proposal could allow other industrial uses beyond data centers in the corridor, such as warehouses and supply-chain fulfillment centers. The PW Digital Gateway proposal is spearheaded by two longtime Pageland Lane residents, Mary Ann Ghadban, a commercial land broker and developer, and Page Snyder. Since pitching their idea in March, they have been joined by an increasing number of homeowners who live along the Pageland Lane corridor who also want to be included in the plan.
Ghadban, Snyder and other area homeowners say the area used to be a rural community with a slow pace of life, but that’s no longer the case. They point to increasing traffic congestion on the two-lane road, encroaching development and the looming threat that the “Bi-County Parkway,” a bypass that would cut through the corridor to connect Va. 234 and Interstate 66 to the Dulles Airport in Loudoun County, may return after a years-long fight to defeat it. They also say that the Dominion Energy transmission line that traverses the corridor makes it an ideal place for data centers. Data centers require lots of electricity in order to operate.
Some call for Gainesville supervisor’s resignation
The digital gateway plan also recently garnered the support of Supervisor Pete Candland, R-Gainesville, who lives in the Pageland Lane corridor. He was previously among the staunchest opponents of the plan before offering his own home, located in Catharpin Farm Estates, for future data center development. Candland and his neighbors filed a comprehensive plan amendment with the county on Nov. 4 to replan their homes for data centers or other industrial uses. Days later, Candland said he would recuse himself from voting on the PW Digital Gateway proposal when it comes before the board of county supervisors. Earlier this year, Candland said he would fight any data center development in the rural area “tooth and nail.” As recently as Oct. 21, Candland held a chili cook-off fundraiser advertised with a pitch that, “Your contribution will help Pete stand up against Dominion Power and other organizations looking to diminish your quality of life.” County documents show he signed onto the comprehensive plan amendment for data centers just four days later, on Oct. 25. He said in a statement he had no choice but to sign on because, otherwise, his house would be the last one remaining in a “sea of data centers.”
The Democratic majority on the board of county supervisors has supported initiatives to look countywide – including in the rural area -- for new land to support industrial and residential development. Only Supervisor Victor Angry, D-Neabsco, however, has championed the plan for data centers on Pageland Lane. He has said the proposal would be a major boost to the county’s commercial tax base. Not all Democratic elected officials like the idea, however. Del. Danica Roem, D-13th, who represents parts of western Prince William County, said in an interview earlier this fall that she would fight any proposal that could require new transmission lines to be built along the I-66 corridor in Gainesville. It is not yet clear when the board of county supervisors or the planning commission will consider the comprehensive plan amendments underlying the PW Digital Gateway and related land-use requests. The CPA requests, more than 50 in total, are separate from the county’s 2040 comprehensive plan update and the proposed expansion of the data center overlay district, which are also in the works. The CPA requests for data center uses on Pageland Lane – as well as the data center district expansion and the county’s updated comprehensive plan -- will be considered separately by the planning commission and board of county supervisors. Both bodies will also conduct public hearings before taking final votes. Kim Hosen, executive director of the Prince William Conservation Alliance, and Elena Schlossberg-Kunkel, executive director of The Coalition to Protect PWC, ended Wednesday’s event by encouraging county residents to become more involved in the decision-making process and to make their voices heard by local elected officials. “This isn’t just about me and you. This is about everybody who gets drinking water from the Occoquan reservoir. This is about everybody who breathes air. This is about making a change and being a model for something in the 21st century,” Schlossberg-Kunkel said. “This plan is 20th century, and we cannot afford 20th century anymore.” Reach Daniel Berti at dberti@ fauquier.com
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Arlington man arrested in fatal Montclair crash
Alvarez Contreras faces charges of felony homicide, preventing the summoning emergency services, felony hit-and-run and no operator’s license, according to police. Alvarez Contreras was being held without bond at the Prince William-Manassas Adult Detention Center as of Wednesday, Nov. 17, according to Officer Renee Carr, Prince William County Police Department spokeswoman. The crash occurred at about 7:16 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, in the area of Centreville Road near Conner Drive in Manassas. The police investigation revealed that the driver of a 2011 Hyundai Sonata, later identified as Alvarez Contreras, was traveling southbound on Centreville Road when the vehicle struck a pedestrian, who was walking in the roadway, Carr said in an earlier news release. The pedestrian, identified as Jose Pasto Manzanares, 74, of Manassas Park, was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the crash.
An Arlington man wanted in connection with a Nov. 6 fatal crash that killed a 54-yearold Montclair man was located and arrested by police Monday, Nov. 15. Prince William County police officers received a tip that John William Harris was at a residence on Vals Way in Dumfries. Officers were dispatched to the home, where they took Harris into custody without incident, according to 1st Sgt. Jonathan Perok, Prince William County police spokesman. Harris, 54, was charged with involuntary manslaughter -- driving under the influence; and driving without a driver’s license in connection with the crash, Perok said in a news release. Harris was behind the wheel of a 2008 Kia Sportage SUV that crashed into two vehicles waiting to turn onto Va. 234 from Country
Club Drive, near the entrance to Montclair, at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. The crash killed Dennis Alan Davidson, 54, of Montclair. A 46-year-old Stafford man, who was driving a 2003 Chevrolet SilJohn William Harris verado stopped next to Davidson’s truck, was also injured, according to police. Harris allegedly had a blood alcohol content level above the legal limit on the day of the crash. Investigators also located alcohol in the vehicle and further determined he was allegedly driving on a revoked license, Perok said in an earlier release.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANYFOR FOR VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY REVISION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER BW, REVISION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER BW, BRUNSWICK POWER STATION, STATION, BRUNSWICK COUNTY COUNTY POWER FOR COMMENCING FOR THE THE RATE RATE YEARS YEARS COMMENCING SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 1, 1, 2023 2023 SEPTEMBER 1, 2022, AND SEPTEMBER CASE NO. PUR-2021-00239 PUR-2021-00239 CASE •Virginia Electric and PowerCompany Company(“Dominion”) (“Dominion”)has hasapplied appliedfor forapproval approvalto to revise revise its its rate rate adjustment adjustment clause •Virginia Electric and Power clause Rider Rider BW. BW. this case, Dominion has asked the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) to approve Rider BW for a rate year beginning September 1, 2022, and ending August 31, 2023 (“2022 Rate Year”), and •In•In this case,year Dominion hasSeptember asked the 1, State Corporation (“Commission”) approve Rider BW for a rate year beginning September 1, 2022, and ending August 31, 2023 (“2022 Rate Year”), and for a rate beginning 2023, and endingCommission August 31, 2024 (“2023 Rate to Year”). for a rate year beginning September 1, 2023, and ending August 31, 2024 (“2023 Rate Year”). •Dominion requests a total revenue requirement of $144,658,000 for the 2022 Rate Year, which would increase the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approx-
•Dominion requests total revenue of $144,658,000 for the 2022 Rate Year, which the monthly bill of abill residential customer using 1,000 hours per month by approximately $0.70, andarequests a totalrequirement revenue requirement of $120,394,000 for the 2023 Rate Year,would whichincrease would decrease the monthly of a residential customer using kilowatt 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approximately $0.45, compared the 2022 Rate Year. of $120,394,000 for the 2023 Rate Year, which would decrease the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by imately $0.70, and requests a totaltorevenue requirement approximately $0.45, compared to the 2022 Rate Year. •A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on April 5, 2022, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.
•A•An Hearing Examiner appointed theon Commission willathold a telephonic in this casesecond on April 5, courtroom 2022, at 10located a.m., for the Tyler receipt of public1300 witness evidentiary hearing will beby held April 6, 2022, 10 a.m., either in hearing the Commission’s floor in the Building, East testimony. Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling.
•An evidentiary hearing will be held on April 6, 2022, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic Further details on this hearing will be Commission provided by website subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. •Furthermeans. information about this case is available on the at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On October 5, 2021,about pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 6on ofthe the Commission Code of Virginia (“Code”) and the State Corporation Commission’s (“Commission”) Final Order in Case No. PUR-2020-00230, Virginia Electric and •Further information this case is available website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the Commission its biennial update with respect to the Company’s rate adjustment clause Rider BW (“Application”). Through its Application, the
seeks to recover County (“Code”) Power Station, a 1,358 (nominal) natural gas-fired combined-cycle electric generating facility, as well asVirginia the related transmisOnCompany October 5, 2021, pursuantcosts to § associated 56-585.1 Awith 6 ofthe theBrunswick Code of Virginia and the State megawatt Corporation Commission’s (“Commission”) Final Order in Case No. PUR-2020-00230, Electric and sion interconnection facilities, in Brunswick County, Virginia (“Project”). Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the Commission its biennial update with respect to the Company’s rate adjustment clause Rider BW (“Application”). Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover associated with the Brunswick County Power Station, a 1,358 megawatt (nominal) naturalfurther gas-fired combined-cycle electric generating facility, as well the related transmisThe Company states that costs in Case No. PUE-2012-00128, the Commission approved construction of the Project. Dominion states that in conjunction therewith, the Commission alsoasapproved a rate adsion interconnection facilities,Rider in Brunswick County, Virginia (“Project”). justment clause, designated BW, which allowed the Company to recover costs associated with developing the Project. The Company represents that it has annually updated its Rider BW rate adjustment clause. Dominion states that in an effort to reduce the administrative burden of annual rider filings, the Company proposes a biennial filing approach for Rider BW, which includes two consecutive rate year
revenue requirements. The Company states that in Case No. PUE-2012-00128, the Commission approved construction of the Project. Dominion further states that in conjunction therewith, the Commission also approved a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider BW, which allowed the Company to recover costs associated with developing the Project. The Company represents that it has annually updated its Rider BW rate adjustment In this proceeding, Dominion askedto the Commission to approve Rider for a rate year beginning Septemberproposes 1, 2022,aand endingfiling August 31, 2023 Rate which Year”),includes and a rate year beginningrate Septemclause. Dominion states that in has an effort reduce the administrative burdenBW of annual rider filings, the Company biennial approach for(“2022 Rider BW, two consecutive year ber 1, 2023, and ending August 31, 2024 (“2023 Rate Year”). The Company states that the two key components of the proposed 2022 Rate Year revenue requirement are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirements. and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. Dominion further states that the 2023 Rate Year revenue requirement comprises only the Projected Cost Recovery Factor.
In For thisthe proceeding, has asked requests the Commission to approve Rider BW forrevenue a rate year beginning 1, 2022, and ending August 31, Factor 2023 (“2022 Year”), and a rate year beginning 2022 RateDominion Year, the Company a Projected Cost Recovery Factor requirement ofSeptember $130,992,000 and an Actual Cost True-Up revenueRate requirement of $13,666,000. For the Septem2023 berRate 1, 2023, endingrequests August 31, 2024 (“2023 Rate Year”). Therevenue Company states thatofthe two key components of the therefore proposedrequests 2022 Rate Yearrevenue revenuerequirement requirement the Projected Recovery Factor Year, and Dominion a Projected Cost Recovery Factor requirement $120,394,000. The Company a total ofare $144,658,000 forCost the 2022 Rate Year and a total revenue requirement of $120,394,000 for the 2023 Rate Year. Dominion requests a rate effective date for usage on and after the latter of September 1, 2022, for the 2022 Rate Year, or the first day and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. Dominion further states that the 2023 Rate Year revenue requirement comprises only the Projected Cost Recovery Factor. of the month that is at least 15 days following the date of any Commission order approving Rider BW. Dominion further requests a rate effective date for usage on and after September 1, 2023, for the 2023
ForRate the Year. 2022 Rate Year, the Company requests a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $130,992,000 and an Actual Cost True-Up Factor revenue requirement of $13,666,000. For the 2023 Rate Dominion requeststhe a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of enhanced $120,394,000. Company therefore requests a total revenue requirement $144,658,000 for thewhich 2022the Rate Year ForYear, purposes of calculating revenue requirements in this case, Dominion utilized an rate ofThe return on common equity (“ROE”) of 10.2%. This includes a of general ROE of 9.2%, Comandmission a total approved revenue requirement $120,394,000 for thea2023 Rate points Year. Dominion requests a rate effective date for usage onAand after the latter of September 1, 2022, forfacility. the 2022 Rate Year, or the first day in Case No. of PUR-2019-00050, plus 100 basis enhanced return, as provided for in Code § 56-585.1 6, for a combined-cycle electric generation of the month that is at least 15 days following the date of any Commission order approving Rider BW. Dominion further requests a rate effective date for usage on and after September 1, 2023, for the 2023 Rate Year. If the proposed Rider BW for the 2022 Rate Year and 2023 Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation of its proposed Rider BW on September 1, 2022, for the 2022 Rate Year, would increase the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approximately $0.70. Addi-
theof Company represents that implementation its case, proposed Rider BW on September 1, 2023, the 2023 Rate Year, would decrease monthly of a residential Fortionally, purposes calculating the revenue requirements inofthis Dominion utilized an enhanced rate offor return on common equity (“ROE”) ofthe 10.2%. Thisbill includes a generalcustomer ROE of using 9.2%,1,000 whichkilowatt the Comhours approved per monthin byCase approximately $0.45, compared Year. mission No. PUR-2019-00050, plustoa the 1002022 basisRate points enhanced return, as provided for in Code § 56-585.1 A 6, for a combined-cycle electric generation facility. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Application and supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals. If the proposed Rider BW for the 2022 Rate Year and 2023 Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation of its proposed BW on September 1, 2022,revenues for the 2022 Rate Year, would the monthly bill of a residential 1,000 hoursand persupporting month by documents approximately AddiTAKE NOTICE thatRider the Commission may apportion among customer classesincrease and/or design rates in a manner differingcustomer from thatusing shown in thekilowatt Application and $0.70. thus may tionally, the Company implementation of its proposed Riderand BWsupporting on September 1, 2023, for the 2023 Rate Year, would decrease the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt adopt rates that differrepresents from thosethat appearing in the Company’s Application documents. hours per month by approximately $0.45, compared to the 2022 Rate Year. The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs or other documents required
to be served in this shall be to the extent authorized by 5for VAC Copiesand andother format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). ConInterested persons arematter encouraged tosubmitted review theelectronically Application and supporting documents the 5-20-150, details of these proposals.
fidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to handNOTICE deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall classes contact and/or the Clerk’s Office Control Center at that (804)shown 371-9838 arrange the delivery. TAKE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer design ratesDocument in a manner differing from in thetoApplication and supporting documents and thus may
adopt rates that differ5-20-140, from thoseFiling appearing in the Company’s Application andofsupporting documents. Pursuant to 5 VAC and service, of the Commission’s Rules Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.
The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs or other documents required Commission enteredshall an Order for Notice and Hearing to that, things,by scheduled public hearings Dominion’s On April 5, 2022, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner by Conto The be served in this matter be submitted electronically theamong extent other authorized 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copiesonand format, ofApplication. the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules ofappointed Practice”). the Commission will hold aSensitive telephonic hearing forshall the purpose of receiving the testimony of should public witnesses, with no public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before 1, seeking 2022, any fidential and Extraordinarily Information not be submitted electronically and comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. AnyApril person to person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing
the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished byOn electronic refer to the Commission’s Order for floor Notice and Hearing for in further instructions or Extraordinarily April 6, means. 2022, atPlease 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second courtroom located the Tyler Building,concerning 1300 East Confidential Main Street, Richmond, VirginiaSensitive 23219, orInformation. by electronic means, a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff on the Company’s Application. Further details
The entered an Orderby forsubsequent Notice andCommission Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Application. On April 5, 2022, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed by onCommission this hearing will be provided Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses, with no public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before April 1, 2022, any An electronic copy of testimony the public as version of the Company’s Application be obtained submitting a written to counsel theyou Company, R. Crabtree, McGuireWoods Gateway person desiring to offer a public witness shall provide to themay Commission (a)byyour name, and (b) therequest telephone numberforthat wish theLisa Commission to Esquire, call during the hearing toLLP, receive your Plaza, 800This Eastinformation Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia or lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com. may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: testimony. may be provided to the23219, Commission in three ways: (i) by fillingInterested out a formpersons on thealso Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. On or before March 31, 2022, any interested person may submit comments on the Application electronically by following the instructions on the Commission’s website:
Onscc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. April 6, 2022, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located matter, in the Tyler Building, 1300 electronically East Main Street, Virginia by 23219, by to electronic a Hearing Examiner Those unable, as a practical to submit comments mayRichmond, file such comments U.S. or mail the Clerkmeans, of the State Corporation appointed by thec/o Commission will convene a hearing receive testimony and evidence offeredAll bycomments the Company, the Commission’s Staff on the Company’s Application. Further details Commission, Document Control Center, P.O. Boxto2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. shall any referrespondents, to Case No. and PUR-2021-00239. on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. On or before January 7, 2022, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at: scc.virginia.
a practical to file Application a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by to U.S. mail to of the Commission at theEsquire, address listed above. Such notice of Angov/clk/efiling. electronic copyThose of theunable, public as version of thematter, Company’s may be obtained by submitting a written request counsel forthe theClerk Company, Lisa R. Crabtree, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway participation email addresses of23219, such parties or their counsel, if available. AInterested copy of the noticealso of participation as aunofficial respondent also must to counsel for the Company. Pursuant to 5 Plaza, 800 Eastshall Canalinclude Street,the Richmond, Virginia or lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com. persons may download copies frombe thesent Commission’s website: VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00239.
On or before March 31, 2022, any interested person may submit comments on the Application electronically by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file comments by U.S. mail to theexpects Clerk of State Corporation On or before February 4, 2022, each respondent may file with the unable, Clerk ofasthe Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony andsuch exhibits by which the respondent to the establish its case. Any respondent unable, as Control a practical matter, to Box file testimony and exhibits electronically may All file comments such by U.S. mail to the ClerkNo. of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony Commission, c/o Document Center, P.O. 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. shall refer to Case PUR-2021-00239. shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings, the respondent shall
with the Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing andasservice, and 5 VAC Prepared andaexhibits. filings shallwith referthe to Clerk Case No. PUR-2021-00239. Oncomply or before January 7, 2022, any person or entity wishing to participate a respondent in this5-20-240, proceeding may dotestimony so by filing notice ofAll participation of the Commission at: scc.virginia. gov/clk/efiling. Those a practical a notice U.S. mailIntoall theother Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Order Such for notice of Any documents filed unable, in paperas form with thematter, Office to of file the Clerk of of theparticipation Commissionelectronically in this docket may may file use such both notice sides ofbythe paper. respects, except as modified by the Commission’s participation include the email of such or their counsel, if available. copy ofand theformat, notice of of the participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company. Pursuant to 5 Notice and shall Hearing, all filings shalladdresses comply fully withparties the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150,ACopies Commission’s Rules of Practice. VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of theThe specific sought the extent then known;and andother (iii) the factual and basis forthe theCommission’s action. Any organization, corporation government Order body participating a respondent must be represented by publicaction version of thetoCompany’s Application documents filedlegal in this case, Rules of Practice, and the or Commission’s for Notice andasHearing may be viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00239. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY
On or before February 4, 2022, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings, the respondent shall comply with the Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00239. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for
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‘Culturally responsive instruction’ town hall draws a crowd TOWN HALL, from page 1 Burgos kicked off the event with an overview of the topic. She said culturally responsive instruction requires teachers to reflect on their own biases and cultural experiences in the hopes that their own experiences will help them engage, understand and educate students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The Virginia Department of Education defines culturally responsive educators as those “who see the diversity in their classrooms as an asset and use their knowledge on students’ backgrounds to enrich educational experiences.” The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation earlier this year that adds culturally responsive teaching to the commonwealth’s existing teacher performance standards and evaluation criteria and requires history teachers to be trained to teach African American history. The law was the result of a 2020 report from Virginia Commission on African American History Education in the Commonwealth, which found the teaching of African American history in Virginia schools is “incomplete with regards to incorporating African American history into the larger narrative.” Conversations around diversity in the classroom have taken on special significance in Prince William. The county was recently named the most racially and ethnically diverse place in Virginia and the 10th most diverse in the United States, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Prince William County schools have taken steps for decades to become more inclusive, beginning in the 1990s when the school division created the multicultural education office of student learning. In 2000, the school board mandated cultural awareness training at all schools, and in 2017, the school division began requiring teachers to undergo “cultural competency” training. The town hall’s panelists fielded questions and shared personal experiences from the classroom that shaped their opinions on public education. Porter said he was one of only eight African Americans in his graduating class at Osbourn Park High School in the 1970s. Decades later, he said his daughter graduated from Osbourn Park High in a very diverse class. Porter, in addition to serving on the Human Rights Commission, was also president of the local NAACP chapter in the early 1990s. “Prince William County has the opportunity to lead the nation. We’re the 10th most diverse county in the nation. The nation is diversifying, America is changing, and it’s incumbent upon us to have these hard conversations with each other and to embrace the differences that we all have,” Porter said. Usufzai, a Battlefield High School student, said he and his peers have observed that the history curriculum in Prince William County “is very Eurocentric” and often overlooks the depth of history in other continents
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Palmer Denny, a local high school student, asks a question during the town hall meeting on culturally responsive instruction. like Asia and South America. “Here in Prince William County, it is important to embrace the true history, the whole history, especially in a majority-minority county, especially in a county that should emphasize accepting different cultures,” Usufzai said. Several speakers from the audience wanted to know if “culturally responsive teaching” and critical race theory are the same thing, or if the panelists would address whether critical race theory is being taught in county schools. Williams shut down those questions, saying they were not within the scope of the town hall, prompting angry shouting from some in the crowd. “This is not a town hall on critical race theory. We are not here to talk about critical race theory. It’s not defined in presentation and our town hall. It’s not what we’re talking about. It’s not culturally responsive instruction,” Williams said. Critical race theory is a legal framework dating back to the 1970s that is primarily taught in upper-level college courses. One of its central tenets is that racism is structural rather than only personal, and that laws and institutional practices can have racist outcomes without racist intent. Critical race theory is not a part of classroom teaching in Virginia public schools. But some claim the tenets of critical race theory have trickled down into school policy in Virginia. It became a flashpoint in Virginia’s governor’s race, when Gov.elect Glenn Youngkin (R) vowed to ban critical race theory from being taught in Virginia schools. Others asked how culturally responsive instruction looks in practice in county schools. One speaker asked about a definition provided on the Virginia Department of Education website that states that “culturally responsive educators. ... mediate power imbalances in classrooms based on race, culture, ethnicity, gender and class.” Little responded using an example from her own life to describe what it can look like when a teacher mediates a power imbalance in the classroom. She said she was the only African American student in a middle school class and that a teacher encouraged her to speak up when she knew the answer to a question. “That memory has stuck with me forever,” Little said. “That empowered me to stand alone when I knew something was right.” Reach Daniel Berti at dberti@ fauquier.com
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Why Prince William needs a county office of childhood education -- today “The inability to manage childcare is the primary reason our economy is struggling.” This recent statement by Barry DuVal, president of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, is a call to action. As communities struggle to get back to work and build back better, many working families with young children are still unable to find childcare and access needed supports due to COVID -19. Without an investment in a managed childcare system to support working families and children, our economy will continue to struggle. The challenges families with young children face exist primarily because there is no organized infrastructure in place to help families access needed resources to get them back on track. Instead, they must navigate confusing networks that require an enormous amount of personal time away from their families. To help with this challenge, Prince William County must create an Office of Childhood Education for children from birth to 5 years old -- much like what has existed in Fairfax County for years -- today. This much needed managed system will help working families with young children access resources and find safe, high-quality child are so they can return to work and bring back our economy. The office would establish a designated governing agency in the county to build the infrastructure to manage the multi facets of childcare needs. It would serve as a single point of entry for access to services and resources and collaborate with stakeholders, including early childhood professionals, families, schools and community private-public partners. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Virginia Promise Partnership, recently wrote about the importance of early childhood to our future in “The Business Case for Strong Child Care.” They emphasized that the growing childcare crisis is not only impacting employees and businesses but also hurting children and their learning and development. As research has shown, the early years -- birth to 5 years old -are especially important to human development. Children who do not have consistent, sensitive and
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responsive caregiving in the early years of development will struggle to become productive and able citizens. This will have a negative impact on our community and future economy. Without a strong educational and developmental foundation, children will not be prepared to learn in school, making it more difficult to succeed later in life. Studies have shown that high-quality childcare and early education programs help children develop both cognitive and learning skills that include attentiveness, determination and self-control, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. These skills and a strong education are significant to building an innovative and inventive future workforce that will build a strong economy. The strength of the childcare system in the United States, Virginia and in Prince William County, directly impacts short and long-term success of our children, our current and future workforce, and the overall strength of our economic future. As the nation and our local leaders considers legislation that will invest more dollars into early childhood education, greater focus must be put on how we will build a managed childcare system necessary to support working families and children. This is an investment that we must make now so we can all benefit from the return in the future. Myra Sawyers, Ed.D., is a passionate practitioner, advocate, and leader in the field of early childhood education. She has spent most of her career working to advance the accessibility of quality child care experiences for all children and has been an educator for more than 25 years. She is also a Prince William County resident and parent and a strong advocate for children, families, education and the teaching profession. She can be reached at myrasawyers@ msn.com.
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Vaccinating kids ages 5 to 11 is good for them, the community Many parents and children are feeling a great sense of relief at the recent ruling from the FDA granting emergency authorization for COVID vaccines for children 5 to 11 years old. I imagine many of you are thinking, “But healthy children are very unlikely to be severely sick or die. How many children in Fauquier have co-morbidities?” First, I ask you if those children who are immunocompromised or have underlying risk are inherently less valuable than healthy children? Can you imagine if your child made it through chemo, survived cancer and then died from a preventable disease while in remission because their immune system was compromised? That happens during measles outbreaks – outbreaks which, like COVID-19, are fueled by the unvaccinated. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 1.8 million children in the U.S. between the ages of 5 and 12 have been diagnosed with COVID-19. More than 8,600 children have been sick enough to be hospitalized; one third of those were healthy children with no obvious risks. About one in eight infected children suffer “long COVID,” which may lead to devastating health problems years from now, including severe heart or lung dam-
age requiring transplants. Children can suffer neurological complications – the “COVID fog” – and researchers fear a link to increased risk of early Alzheimer’s. In August and September of this year, COVID-19 was the sixth leading cause of death in children ages 5 to 15 nationwide. The commonwealth has had 13 juvenile deaths from COVID-19, 12 of them this year. In Suffolk in early October, a previously healthy 10-year-old came home from school with a headache and died five days later. Pediatricians blame the increase in child deaths on the more contagious Delta variant, and who knows what variant is coming next. COVID-19 is definitely not a disease that any parent should treat lightly. Vaccinating children will help speed the return of normal activities for all our kids, allowing them the freedoms they have been missing. Vaccination is not mandatory, but the evidence suggests it is a reasonable and safe choice to make for our kids, grandkids, and community. For those who argue that “less than 1% of kids die from this disease,” please consider that your 1% may be another family’s 100%. HEATHER MACMAHON Midland, Va.
It’s never too late to thank our veterans Hats off to our dear, wonderful veterans You have all served our beautiful country well You have selflessly given your devoted service Now it is certainly time to ring the victory bell We are grateful to you in a very special way You have given without counting the cost God bless you for the many sacrifices you made Without you our country would be lost GERRY OGLE Manassas
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Does your contractor have a library card? by Kirk Johnson
Contributing Writer
If you asked a hundred different people, “Why do you think people go to the library?” you would likely get a hundred different answers—and possibly none of them would have to do with building houses or complying with government and industry standards. Yet, people in the construction and home-improvement business need to refer to the latest information on construction, permits, electrical and plumbing work, and basic standards for building, improving, or renovating houses and residential structures. And these people know something many others don’t—Prince William Public Libraries have the manuals they need to meet those needs.
The International Residential Code, used by most jurisdictions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories, has been revised every three years beginning in 1997. The code addresses fire safety and plumbing sanitation and promotes new construction techniques and materials that maximize environmental safety and minimize ecological impact. Because the code is under constant review and revision, it is dated three years prior to the current year. So the new code, just recently published, is dated 2018. The library has several copies of the new code coming to the branches soon as part of a comprehensive update of our plumbing, electrical and construction code holdings. Along with the International Building Code, your library is also obtaining the new edition of the International Build-
ing Code, which covers commercial buildings and similar codes for older buildings, mechanical systems and fuel oil. Also, the latest edition of the National Electrical Code specifically addresses electrical systems, and the library also has the Virginia Construction Code, which specifies how the commonwealth interprets, defines and sometimes exceeds the baseline requirements in the International Codes. While nobody will likely check any of these books out for recreational reading—and, yes, they can be checked out—if you’re in a situation where you need to be sure your home or place of business is “up to code,” Prince William Public Libraries can help you out. Kirk Johnson is a manager in the Prince William Public Libraries Materials Service Division.
What’s Hot at Prince William Libraries: November 2021 by Kirk Johnson
Contributing Writer
November brings colder weather, shorter days and darker evenings, thanks to Daylight Saving Time coming to an end. These sound like some convincing reasons to spend more time indoors with a good book. Or two … or three! Your Prince William Public Library has plenty of new titles for recreational readers of all ages. Young readers will be happy to learn that the latest book in Jeff Kinney’s series, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot” is out. Despite some delays in distribution, the library has many copies on the way. Many young readers have been waiting for this delayed release since summer but rest assured that if you haven’t gotten your copy yet, your name is quickly working its way up the holds list! Another beloved author for young people, Rick Riordan, has a new title coming out. The newest title from the bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series is “Daughter of the Deep,” an undersea fantasy-adventure about a female protagonist who learns that she is part of an old and ongoing global struggle between supernatural forces. Fans of Riordan’s style will be delighted, as reviewers, readers and fellow writers agree he’s in top form in this latest work. And yet another popular children’s series has a new installment coming out—the 14th book in the Geronimo Stilton series (actually written by Italian author Elisabetta Dami—but she prefers to let “G. Stilton” take the credit as well as the spotlight), “The Keepers of the Empire,” is being released this month. Again, despite delivery delays, the library has many copies ready for eager readers. Recreational reading on cold, dark nights isn’t just for kids. A couple of bestselling crime novelists have new titles coming out as well. Author Michael Connelly is bringing out “The Dark Hours,” the fourth novel in his series pairing longtime protagonist Harry Bosch with ambitious young detective Renee Ballard. Connelly is a master of detective fiction and the police procedural, so if you’re not already one of his millions of fans, this is as good a place as any to see what the fuss is about. It’s also possible that there are fans of crime fiction who don’t know who Janet Evanovich is, but they’re likely few and far between. Even if you’ve never read one of her Stephanie Plum novels, they’ve been a mainstay of the bestseller lists for years. The 28th book in the series, “Game On: Tempting Twenty-Eight,” finds the tough and resourceful bounty hunter continuing to ply her trade—and entertain millions of fans. These are just a few of the “big titles” coming to your library this month. Schedule yourself some cozy time, wrapped up in a blanket and dive into some just-for-fun reading today! Kirk Johnson is a manager in the Prince William Public Libraries’ materials services division.
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Local nonprofits kick off holiday toy, gift drives By Jan Hawkins
Save the dates
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It’s about a kid and a toy! Volunteer Prince William has announced Untrim-a-Tree, its holiday program that provides gifts to thousands of our neighbors in the greater Prince William community. Local residents can help bring a brighter holiday season to local children and seniors. Simply sponsor a child; each child receives two gifts, valued at not more than $50 to $75 per child. Donations of “senior baskets” will be given to homebound seniors throughout the community. Baskets could include card games, crossword puzzles, hand cream, warm socks, lap throws or wraps. Please call Jan at 571-292-5307 or email jhawkins@volunteerprincewilliam.org to request a donor form. Saturday, Nov. 20 is Family Volunteer Day, a day that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. Residents can volunteer with an organization their family cares about, raise money as a family to make a donation, learn about a cause that means a lot to your family and much more! With the holidays on our doorstep, this would be a great chance for your family to do a special holiday project together! Please visit the Points of Light Family Volunteer Day page at https://bit. ly/3CTrT3X for project ideas.
Ho Ho Ho! Christmas is getting near, and residents can help a child have a Happy Holiday. House of Mercy is asking for donations of new gifts valued at $25 for its Christmas with Mercy program by Wednesday, Dec. 1. Please email akellogg@houseofmercyva.org for more information. ACTS is accepting new toy donations for Toys for Tots until Wednesday, Dec. 8. Please email ea@actspwc.org to learn more. SERVE is accepting donations of new toys and gift cards for its Gifting for Families program. Please visit www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/gifting-for-families/ for details and email jwarren@nvfs.org with any questions. Disaster response volunteers: Floods. Tornadoes. Snowmageddon 2010. Tropical Storm Lee 2011. No community is immune to the havoc and devastation caused by a disaster, whether natural or manmade. Volunteer Prince William is recruiting volunteers for disaster response positions. Trained volunteers can fill a critical role in disaster response and alleviate the challenge of spontaneous, untrained volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help as reception center staff, public outreach and education, which includes educational games such as Disaster Jeopardy and Ready
Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4: The 75th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade is back, and volunteers are needed to support Santa Lights Manassas on Friday, Dec. 3 and the parade on Saturday, Dec. 4. It all happens in Old Town Manassas. Visit www. gmchristmasparade.org/volunteers/ for more information. Email gmchristmasparade@gmail.com to sign up and learn more about this fun holiday event. Breakfast will be provided for volunteers. Email Dhannum.gmcp@gmail.com for more information. Saturday, Dec. 18: Wreaths Across America will be held at 10 a.m. at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle. This is a meaningful event for families and a good way to remember, honor and teach children about the sacrifices made by our veterans. Register on Evenbrite at https://bit.ly/30hGBmT Email Fred@novavets.org to learn more. Bingo. Training is provided, and volunteers will feel great as they help our local community rebuild following a disaster. Contact Claudia Calderon at ccalderon@volunteerprincewilliam.org to learn how you can get involved. Animal lovers: The staff at Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P) needs volunteers in a variety of positions to help make life better for the furbabies. Volunteers under 16 can help but must volunteer with a parent. See VOLUNTEER, page 14
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UPCOMING EVENTS Ongoing events
“Wild Webs” Freeform Fiber exhibit: Through Jan. 21. ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas. Features the freeform, fiber-art creations of local artist Karen Ballard and the U.S. premier of Prudence Mapstone’s collaborative freeform crochet and knit artwork, “50 Years of Flower Power.” Contact Jordan Exum at 703-330-2787 or email jexum@ VirginiaARTfactory.org. We the People -- Portraits of Veterans in America: National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle. Through July 22, 2022. Renowned artist Mary Whyte›s series depicts military veterans of all ages and in all walks of life. Images including a Missouri dairy farmer, Rhode Island lobsterman, Pennsylvania science teacher, South Carolina single mother and 46 other moving portraits showcased together in a timeless portrait. For more information, call 1-877-653-1775. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Women of the Same Blood: Through Jan. 9. Hylton Performing Arts Center, Buchanan Partners Art Gallery, Science and Tech, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. Through analog photographic processes, artist, photographer, archivist and family historian Zia Palmer records the often slow changes in communities, landscapes and architecture, specifically legacies and remnants of her ancestral locations in Northeastern New Mexico. The Hylton Performing Arts Center requires proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test result for all visitors.
Thursday, Nov. 18
Thanksgiving Recipe Swap: All day. Stop by the library to fill out a recipe card with details on making a favorite dish. Leave it at the recipe card display and take home a new recipe in exchange. For more information, call 703-792-8820. Manassas City Library, 10104 Dumfries Road, Manassas. Free. Homeschool Program-Old Homes and Succession: 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your child and explore the old homes at historic Thoroughfare and how the current forest tells the story of past land use. For more information, call 703-753-
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Gobble Up Turkey Trot: Saturday, Nov. 20. 9:30 a.m. Turkey Trot 10K or 1 mile. Open to runners ages 8 and over. Marine Corps Base Quantico. Lejeune Overflow parking lot, 3399 Russell Road, Quantico. 2631. Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run. $5 per participant, including adults. Live Music at Farm Brew Live: 5 to 9 p.m. Featuring Joe Downer, Farm Brew Live, 9901 Discovery Blvd., Manassas. Bingo at Ornery Beer Taproom: 7 to 9 p.m. Play one game; play all night; prizes for all winners. Food truck on site. Ornery Beer Taproom, 8088 Flannery Court, Manassas. Thirsty Third Thursday Trivia Night-Friendsgiving: 7 to 9 p.m. Aroma Wine Tasting, 9249 Center St., Manassas. Come play trivia and test knowledge. How much do you know about Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey?
Friday, Nov. 19
Mason Opera Performance: 8 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. The Mason Opera performs Pauline Viardot’s opera Cendrillon. For tickets and information, call 703-330-2787. The Hylton requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result for all audience members. $15, $10, $5. Annual Holiday Shoppe: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by the Haymarket Town and Country Garden Club. Fresh Thanksgiving table arrangements, home baked goods, wreaths and Christmas decorations. A homemade, knitted afghan will be raffled. For more information, call 703-754-9085.
VOLUNTEER, from page 13 Just a few hours a day, a week, or a month can make a difference in the lives of these four-legged friends. Visit www.a3padvocates.org/volunteer or email a3padvocates@gmail.com to learn how to get involved. The talented staff at BEACON is preparing for its winter semester, which runs from Nov. 29 through March 4. Volunteer instructors or substitute teachers are needed to provide online small group instruction via Zoom in English for speakers of other languages. No second language or previous teaching experience is required; free training is provided. Volunteers teach two to four hours per week. Classes are a 12-week commitment and are offered either in the mornings, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, or in the evenings, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fill out an online application at www.beaconliteracy.org, under “get involved.” Call 571-428-
Prince William Fire Station 15, 3510 James Madison Highway, Haymarket. English Conversation: 12:30 to 2 p.m. For adults. Improve speaking skills in a relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. First come, first served until capacity is reached. Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. Free. American Revolution Campfire Stories: 8 to 9 p.m. Brentsville Historic Courthouse Center. 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow. Enjoy a campfire and listen to heroic and inspiring tales of Prince William residents during the American Revolution. For more information or to register, call 703-3657895. $5 per person. Friday Night Karaoke: 7 to 10 p.m. Bring a friend and show off vocal skills on the stage. Brew Republic Bierwerks, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge. Live Music at Cedar Run Brewery: 6 p.m. Featuring the Joker Duo. Cedar Run Brewery, 12801 Hazelwood Drive, Nokesville. Live Music at Farm Brew Live: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Featuring Sons of Pirates. Farm Brew Live, 9901 Discovery Blvd., Manassas.
Saturday, Nov. 20
Mason Opera Performance: 3 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. The Mason Opera performs Pauline
2507 or email mkermon@osbva.org for more about this exciting and rewarding opportunity. Calling all teachers: Catholic Charities needs teachers for the winter semester for a 12-week (or longer) commitment from Nov. 29 to March 3. Volunteers help individuals achieve self-sufficiency and participate fully in the greater community. The main facets of the programs are English classes and citizenship preparation classes. Ongoing needs are for GED preparation courses, childcare courses, computer courses and with the job assistance program. Estimated weekly commitment is about four hours. Apply at https://volunteer.ccda. net/custom/501/opp_details/1164. Email Leaann. gross@ccda.net for more information. Medical Reserve Corps: Support your local health department and your community during a public health emergency. Volunteers are needed to support several missions, including public health education and outreach, disease investigation, vaccine clinics and more. Medical experience is not required; they have
Viardot’s opera Cendrillon. For tickets and information, call 703-3302787. The Hylton requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result for all audience members. $15, $10, $5. Occoquan Annual Tree Lighting: 8 p.m. Town Hall, 314 Mill St., Occoquan. Senior Thanksgiving Dinner: Noon to 3 p.m. For more information, call 703-494-4304. American Legion Post 364, 3640 Friendly Post Lane, Woodbridge. Annual Holiday Shoppe: 1 to 5 p.m. Presented by the Haymarket Town and Country Garden Club. Fresh Thanksgiving table arrangements, home baked goods, wreaths and Christmas decorations. A homemade, knitted afghan will be raffled. For more information, call 703-754-9085. Prince William Fire Station 15, 3510 James Madison Highway, Haymarket. Fill a Police Vehicle Toy Drive: 10 a.m. Toy drive benefiting Quantico Toys for Tots. Donate a new (unwrapped) toy to help the underprivileged in the community this holiday season. Dumfries Walmart, 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Dumfries. An Evening with the Pun-demics: 7:30 p.m. Comedy improvisation night. All attendees at indoor performances at the ARTfactory must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination or show a recent, negative COVID-19 test result. Face coverings are required indoors for patrons ages 2 and up. For more information, call 703-330-2787. ARTfactory’s Kellar Family Theater, 9419 Battle St., Manassas. $15. Tickets available at: VirginiaARTfactory.org/Tickets. Science Fiction Book Discussion Group: 2 to 4 p.m. The group meets to share impressions of a classic or new speculative fiction title. Masks are required. For more information, call 703-792-8360. Central Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas. Free. Live Music at Farm Brew Live: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring Ryan Paladino. Farm Brew Live, 9901 Discovery Blvd., Manassas. See CALENDAR, page 15
roles for everyone. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. Volunteers must be 18 or older, complete minimum training and pass a state background check to serve. fill out an application at vamrc.org. Email Amy at princewilliam@vamrc.org for more information. Help support veterans: RSVP’s VETS Program provides transportation for veterans and their spouses to medical appointments, and volunteer drivers age “55 or better” are needed! Volunteers must successfully complete both a criminal and driving record check. It’s a wonderful way to give back and say “thank you” to our veterans for all they’ve done. Please email jhawkins@volunteerprincewilliam.org or call 571-292-5307 for more information. Those still looking for other opportunities can call our wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703-369-5292 or visit our website at www. volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
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We the People – Portraits of Veterans in America: Through July 22. National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle. Renowned artist Mary Whyte’s series depicts military veterans of all ages and in all walks of life. CALENDAR, from page 14 Live Music at Tucked Away Brewing Company: 5 to 8 p.m. Featuring Will Fulton. Tucked Away Brewing Company, 8420 Kao Circle, Manassas. Live Music at Tin Cannon Brewing Company: 5 to 8 p.m. Live music by RadioNV. Tin Cannon Brewing Company, 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville. Gobble Up Turkey Trot: 9:30 a.m. Turkey Trot 10K or 1 mile. Open to runners ages 8 and over. The festive finish includes a petting zoo and award presentations of frozen turkeys and pumpkin pies, courtesy of Wegmans. Marine Corps Marathon, Lejeune Overflow parking lot, Quantico, 3399 Russell Road, Quantico. Register at: https://www.marinemarathon.com/ events/turkey-trot
Sunday, Nov. 21
Mason Opera Performance: 3 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. The Mason Opera performs Pauline Viardot’s opera Cendrillon. For tickets and information, call 703-330-2787. The Hylton requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result for all audience members. $15, $10, $5. Dale City Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open air market. Face masks required. Do not attend if sick or have been exposed to the virus. Vendors will be sanitizing surfaces and electronics frequently. Dale City Farmers Market, Dale City Commuter Lot, Dale City. Haymarket Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Farmers Market, 15000 Washington Way, Haymarket. Hauntingly Historic Occoquan Walking Tour: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Family friendly. Wear comfortable shoes; bring water and bug spray. Hear stories of famous and beloved ghosts. Reservations required; call 703-3573850. Occoquan Spirits, 408 Mill St., Occoquan. $15 per person. Monthly Naturalist Walk-Old Homesites: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free and open to the community. Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run. Tis the Season Wreath Workshop: 1 to 4 p.m. Come create a wreath for the holidays. Tickets include 1 pint of beer. For more information, call 571-4085900. Tin Cannon Brewing Company, 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville. $60 per person. Tickets are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tis-theseason-wreath-workshop-tin-cannon-
brewing-co-tickets Live Music at Farm Brew Live: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Featuring Billy Coulter. Farm Brew Live, 9901 Discovery Blvd., Manassas. Adoption Day at Ornery Beer Taproom: 1 to 3 p.m. Adoption day with Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. Find your forever pet and best friend. For more information, call 571-208-0171. Ornery Beer Taproom, 8088 Flannery Court, Manassas. Sunday Cornhole: 1 to 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Tucked Away Brewing Company, 8420 Kao Circle, Manassas.
Monday, Nov. 22
DMV Connects: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Several services are offered. Masks required. Walk-ins accepted. For more information, call 703-792-8330. Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. Free. Monday Trivia: 7 to 9 p.m. Teams are welcome and encouraged. Fun and prizes. Brew Republic Bierwerks, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge.
Tuesday, Nov. 23
DMV Connects: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Several services are offered. Masks required. Walk-ins accepted. For more information, call 703-792-8330. Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. Free.
Wednesday, Nov. 24
Spanish Conversation: 1 to 2:30 p.m. For adults. Improve speaking skills in a relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. First come, first served until capacity is reached. Masks required. For more information, call 703-7924800. Chinn Park Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge. Free. Trivia Night at Ornery Beer Taproom: 7 to 9 p.m. Come play and see if you can win. Test knowledge. Ornery Beer Taproom, 8088 Flannery Court, Manassas. Live Music at Farm Brew Live: 5 to 9 p.m. Featuring Bailey Hayes. Farm Brew Live, 9901 Discovery Blvd., Manassas. Music Bingo at Brew Republic: 7 to 10 p.m. Get a bingo card and pay attention for tunes listed on card. You could win major awards. Brew Republic Bierwerks, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge. Cheers to 4 Years -- Sinistral’s Anniversary Celebration: 3 to 11 p.m. Live music by Christopher Rall at 3:30 p.m. and Smylin Jack at 7 p.m. Sinistral Brewing Company, 9419 Main St., Manassas.
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Medicare’s ‘open enrollment’ is open season for scammers By Susan Jaffe
K aiser Health News
Finding the best private Medicare drug or medical insurance plan among dozens of choices is tough enough without throwing misleading sales tactics into the mix. Yet federal officials say complaints are rising from seniors tricked into buying policies — without their consent or lured by questionable information — that may not cover their drugs or include their doctors. In response, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has threatened to penalize private insurance companies selling Medicare Advantage and drug plans if they or agents working on their behalf mislead consumers. The agency has also revised rules making it easier for beneficiaries to escape plans they didn’t sign up for or enrolled in only to discover promised benefits didn’t exist or they couldn’t see their providers. The problems are especially prevalent during Medicare’s open-enrollment period, which began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. A common trap begins with a phone call like the one Linda Heimer, an Iowa resident, received in October. She won’t an-
Medicare scam calls are especially prevalent during the open-enrollment period, which began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.
anything like that. This is OK.” “I can’t believe this, but I gave her my card number,” said Heimer. Then the caller asked questions about her medical history and offered to send her a saliva test “absolutely free.” That’s when Heimer became suspicious and hung up. She contacted the 1-800-MEDICARE helpline to get a new Medicare number and called the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline and the Federal Trade Commission. But later that morning the phone rang again and this time the caller ID displayed a number matching the toll-free Medicare helpline. When she answered, she recognized the voice of the same woman. “You’re not from Medicare,” Heimer told her. “Yes, yes, yes, we are,” the woman insisted. Heimer hung up again. It’s been only two weeks since Heimer disclosed her Medicare number to a stranger and, so far, nothing’s gone wrong. But armed with that number, scammers could bill Medicare for services and medical supplies that beneficiaries never receive, and the scammers could sign seniors up for a Medicare AdPotomac Place is nestled in a quiet, wooded neighborhood, vantage or drug plan without their knowledge. just minutes from all that Prince William County has to offer. Potomac Place is nestled in a quiet, wooded neighborhood, In California, reports of deceptive Plus, vibrant activities, licensed nurses, and delicious dining sales practices for Medicare Advanjust minutes from all that Prince William County has to offer. tage and drug plans have been the top are only steps away from your spacious apartment! Plus, vibrant activities, licensed nurses, and deliciouscomplaints dining to the state Senior Medicare Patrol for the past two years, Spend time doing the things you love. We’ll take care of said Sandy Morales, a case manager are only steps away from your spacious apartment! the rest. Call 703-494-3817 today to schedule your tour. for the group. The patrol is a federally funded program that helps seniors Spend time doing the things you love. We’ll take untangle care of insurance problems. Nationwide, the Senior Medical the rest. Call 703-494-3817 today to schedule your tour. Patrol has sent 74% more cases in the first nine months of this year than in all of 2020 to CMS and the Health and Human Services Inspector General for investigation, said Rebecca Kinney, director of the Administra2133 Montgomery Ave • Woodbridge • potomacplace.com tion for Community Living’s Office of Healthcare Information and Coordinated Services Management, Inc. Professional Management of Retirement Communities since 1981 Counseling at HHS, which oversees the patrols. swer the phone unless her caller ID displays a number she recognizes, but this call showed the number of the hospital where her doctor works. The person on the phone said she needed Heimer’s Medicare number to make sure it was correct for the new card she would receive. When Heimer hesitated, the woman said, “We’re not asking for a Social Security number or bank numbers or
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She said she expects more complaints to come in during Medicare’s open-enrollment period. And last month, CMS officials warned the private insurance companies selling Medicare Advantage and drug plans that federal requirements prohibit deceptive sales practices. Kathryn Coleman, director of CMS’ Medicare Drug and Health Plan Contract Administration Group, said in a memo to insurers that the agency is concerned about ads widely promoting Advantage plan benefits that are available only in a limited area or to a restricted number of beneficiaries. CMS has also received complaints about sales information that could be construed as coming from the government and pressure tactics to get seniors to enroll, she noted. Coleman reminded the companies they are “accountable and responsible for their marketing materials and activities, including marketing completed on a MA plan’s behalf” by sales representatives. Companies that violate federal marketing rules can be fined and/or face enrollment suspensions. But a CMS spokesperson could not provide examples of recent violators or their penalties. If beneficiaries discover a problem before March 31, the date the threemonth disenrollment period ends each year, they have one chance to switch to another plan or to original Medicare. (Those who choose the latter may be unable to buy supplemental or Medigap insurance, with rare exceptions, in all but four states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and New York.) After March, they are generally locked into their Advantage or drug plans for the entire year unless they’re eligible for one of the rare exceptions to the rule. This year, CMS spelled out another remedy for the first time. Officials can grant a “special enrollment period” for people who want to leave their plan because of deceptive sales tactics. These include “situations in which a beneficiary provides a verbal or written allegation that his or her enrollment in a MA or Part D plan was based upon misleading or incorrect information … [or] where a beneficiary states that he or she was enrolled into a plan without his or her knowledge,” according to the Medicare Managed Care Manual. “This is a really important safety valve for beneficiaries that clearly goes beyond just the limited opportunity to switch plans when someone feels buyer’s remorse,” said David Lipschutz, associate director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. To use the new option, beneficiaries should contact their state’s health insurance assistance program at www.shiphelp.org/. See MEDICARE, page 20
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Questions to consider when choosing a senior development Senior living communities have changed a lot over the past couple of decades. No longer considered “rest homes,” they are geared to the lifestyles of modern, active senior citizens. You can find a variety of living arrangements, from single homes to apartments and individual rooms, all in environments that provide lots of activities and tailored to the unique needs of an older community. Caring.com offers suggestions about finding the right fit.
A spectrum of care
There are many kinds of senior care -- from independent living communities to assisted living communities to memory care facilities. Talk with your family to decide what kind of assistance/care you will need. Some facilities will work with you over the full spectrum of care.
Pricing
Compare several communities and establish a realistic price point for your lifestyle. Caring.com says you can get help from veterans’ benefits, long-term care insurance, Social Security, pensions or annuities, real estate assets, life insurance, Medicare and Medicaid and other programs. Ask the experts at your senior services department to help identify ways to pay for your senior living, both now and when more involved care is needed.
Take the tour
Always visit your prospective senior communities before making the big move. Experience the atmosphere, try the food, meet the staff and residents and try out all the amenities. Some questions you may want
Senior communities are a great place to stay active and share common interests with others. to ask: • Is the neighborhood quiet and pleasant? • How easy is it to park? • Are the buildings clean and attractive? How about the grounds? • Is there a safe area for outdoor activities? • Do you feel pressured in any way? • Does it feel like the staff is listening to your needs and questions? • Are you able to talk to staff other than the tour guide? • Are any shared facilities clean
Senior communities offer a variety of living options.
and easy to navigate? • Are there posted schedules of activities? Are there any you’d like to participate in? • Is there any scheduled interaction with the outside community? • Are there social and entertainment options in and around the
community? • Can you cook in your apartment or is there a dining room? If there’s a dining room, how’s the food? • Can you have a pet? What are the rules/extra charges for owning an animal?
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Some must-have tech that is easy to use and senior-friendly Tech gadgets can help keep you safe, healthy and connected. A Place for Mom offers some recommendations.
GrandPad
This easy-to-use tablet comes with built-in wireless data that seniors can use to play games, listen to music, video chat with friends and family and communicate. It comes with its own private network that friends and family can use to add photos, update contact information and more. There are no passwords to remember and the included device insurance replaces a broken device at no cost.
Hero pill dispenser
The Hero dispenses medication at the right time every day. It holds up to 10 different pills and can be customized to any medication schedule. It can store up to a 90-day supply of medicine, depending on the pill’s size. It’s very easy to use, but doesn’t work with gummies, half pills or dissoluble pills. It notifies you when your medication is running low and tracks doses and consumption using an app. COWIN E7 Active noise cancelling Bluetooth headphones If the senior in your life has hearing problems, these headphones can be a lifesaver for listening to music, movies, podcasts and more. They feature advanced active noise reduction that cancels lower frequencies while the wireless Bluetooth technology provides easy, hands-free listening.
Tile
The Tile sticker is a gadget that affixes to commonly lost items and, via an app, helps you find
Fitbit Versa 2
This is a watch and health manager that includes a heart-rate tracker and easy access to apps and other information. You can listen to music on Spotify, set alarms, track the weather and even pay bills. It tracks your sleep and has a built-in Amazon Alexa digital assistant. Fitbits and smart watches can keep track of your activity and remind you to keep up your healthy habits. your lost keys, wallet or other household items. The pro version has a Bluetooth range of up to 400 feet. Another plus: The battery lasts for three years.
Ring video doorbell
The Ring doorbell gives you realtime notifications and video when someone’s at the door. Using the Ring app, you can also speak to visitors from anywhere and at any time. You can also set custom motion settings and receive crime and safety alerts on your smartphone.
A bonus that comes with age -- senior discounts There are some perks to getting older. You get wiser, for one, and have more experience. And then there are the discounts. Here are some senior discounts you may not know about from The Senior List. Remember that discounts are subject to terms and conditions and may vary depending on the location. No discounts are guaranteed.
Dining
• Applebee’s: 10 to 15% off, depending on the location, and may require the Golden Apple
Card for people over 60. Arby’s: 10% off. Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off for seniors over 60. Bonefish Grill: AARP members get 10% off. Burger King: 10% off plus more discounts on coffee and soft drinks. • Dairy Queen: 10% off for seniors, varies by location. • Dunkin’ Donuts: AARP members get a free donut with the purchase of a large or extra-large • • • •
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beverage. IHOP: Senior menu for those over 55. Krispy Kreme: 10% off for those over 50, depending on location. Outback Steakhouse: 10% off for AARP members. Sonic: 10% off or a free beverage for those over 60, depending on the location.
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Look for senior centers or houses of worship that serve regular meals and go there to eat instead of eating at home alone. You can use the opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Another option is to ask friends or family to bring you a healthy meal a few times a week or opt for a meal delivery service to bring hot meals to your home. If you are still able to and like to cook, services like Hello Fresh or Blue Apron provide all the ingredients you need to make a hot meal with minimal fuss. Services like this save trips to the grocery store by providing everything you need for homemade meals.
Adult day care
If you live with someone that works outside the home, adult day care centers provide activities and socialization for older people. Sometimes, these centers will also pick you up and bring you home in the evening. Respite care can give your caregiver a temporary overnight get away.
Medicare’s ‘open enrollment’ is open season for scammers
MEDICARE, from page 16 Specialized Care Specialized care for dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cognitive or physical challenges.
laundry. Look for services that will deliver your groceries, some yard services or other household services offer senior discounts.
The option to leave is also available if a significant number of plan members are unable to access the doctors or hospitals that were supposed to be in the provider network. Nonetheless, the scams continue around the country, experts say. A misleading television commercial in the San Francisco area has enticed seniors with a host of new benefits including dental, vision, transportation benefits and even “money back into your Social Security account,” said Morales. Beneficiaries have told her group that when they called for information they were “erroneously enrolled into a plan that they never gave permission to enroll into,” she said. In August, an Ohio senior received a call from someone telling him Medicare was issuing new cards because of the COVID-19 pandemic. When he wouldn’t provide his Medicare number, the caller became angry and the beneficiary felt threatened, said Chris Reeg, director of the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program. Reeg said another senior received a call from a salesperson with bad news: She wasn’t getting all the benefits from Medicare she was entitled to. The beneficiary provided her Medicare number and other in-
formation but didn’t realize the caller was enrolling her in a Medicare Advantage plan. She found out when she visited her doctor, who did not accept her new insurance. In western New York, the culprit is an official-looking postcard, said Beth Nelson, the state’s Senior Medicare Patrol director. “Our records indicate … you may be eligible to receive additional benefits,” it says, enticingly. When Nelson’s client called the number on the card in September for more details, she provided her Medicare number and later ended up in a Medicare Advantage plan without her consent. Heimer’s scammer was persistent. When the stranger tried to reach her a third time, Heimer said, the caller ID displayed the phone number of another local hospital. She told the woman she had reported the calls to CMS, the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline and the FTC. That finally did the trick — the woman abruptly hung up. Kaiser Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation.
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SAILOR EASTMAN ROLLS TO GIRLS STATE CROSS COUNTRY CROWN
Battlefield sophomore Sailor Eastman won the Class 6 girls cross country meet in 17 minutes, 29 seconds. Forest Park’s Elizabeth Gregory (18:11) was third. The Bobcats girls were fourth. Colgan’s Hayden Hauser was seventh in the boys race in 16:22, with Patriot’s Colin Doran (16:27) 12th.
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HUNGRY SHARKS SURGE INTO STATE FINAL Colgan volleyball eliminates Freedom-South Riding in semis, meets Herndon for title By Jason D. Rufner Special to the Times
CLASS 6 QUARTERFINALS: Colgan d. Franklin County SEMIFINALS: Colgan d. Freedom-South Riding 25-22, 25-20, 25-20 ; Herndon d. Alexandria City FRIDAY’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Colgan vs. Herndon at VCU’s Siegel Center, Richmond, 8 p.m.
With every point the Colgan volleyball team (25-2) scored Tuesday night, a roar rose up inside the Shark Tank. When the Sharks’ dominant front line registered yet another kill to seal a 25-22, 25-20, 25-20 over Freedom-South Riding in the Class 6 state semifinal, the cheer was long and loud. A few minutes later, many of those students stormed the court, jumping and celebrating with their victorious team. Colgan next plays Herndon on Friday night in Richmond for the Class 6 state championship. “I’m so excited right now,” shouted a joyful senior opposite hitter Meghan Haldeman, who had three kills and a block in the contest. “We’re going to our first state championship! I’m just so happy right now.” Never before had Colgan made it past the state semifinals. The school, which opened in 2016, made it once in 2018, losing to eventual champ Chantilly 3-1. “We lost five starters last year,” said Keith Mesa, the only head coach in the program’s brief but successful six-year history. “To come back and make the state championship is a testament to how hard they’ve worked this year.”
Early deficit for Colgan
The match began poorly for Colgan. The Eagles ran out to a 16-7 lead, forcing Mesa to call a timeout. “We just stayed positive and pushed through it,” Haldeman said. “From there we just played
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After sweeping Freedom-South Riding Tuesday night, imposing junior middle hitter Brielle Kemavor and the Colgan Sharks are one win from the Class 6 state title. Colgan is packing its bags for Richmond where Herndon is the foe in Friday’s state championship match at 8 p.m. with a lot of excitement.” The coach saw the early deficit as a pivotal moment. “We came out timid and a little nervous, so we told them, it’s time to decide who you are, right now,” Mesa said. “And they did. They settled in and clawed back into it.”
The Sharks answered their coach’s question with quick runs of four and five points to make it 21-20. Makayla Bowman and Brielle Kemavor combined to block a Freedom slam, sending it back to tie things at 22-22. See VOLLEYBALL, page 22
IS THIS MANASSAS’ YEAR IN FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS? Underdog Osbourn visits top seed Battlefield, while favored Freedom hosts Unity Reed in region semis By Jason S. Rufner Special to the Times
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Quentin Davis and the Osbourn Eagles (8-3) hope to keep their magical season going at Battlefield (11-0).
The Class 6 Region B football semifinal round Friday night could end up rosy for two Manassas schools, Osbourn and Unity Reed. Both are solid underdogs, especially the No. 6-seeded Lions (6-5), who head to Woodbridge to face high-scoring No. 2 seed Freedom (9-2). The No. 4-seeded Osbourn Eagles (8-3) might have a better chance. Riding a wave of strong play, the reborn Osbourn program heads west to Haymarket to take on top-seed Battlefield (11-0), the region’s only undefeated team. Both are repeat matchups. Freedom shut out Unity Reed 35-0 in Week 4, dealing the Lions their first loss. The following Friday the Bobcats bested Osbourn 16-0, the first of three shutouts authored by the Battlefield defense. In the playoffs’ opening round, Unity Reed upset Patriot 49-35 while Freedom handled Forest Park 63-0. Meanwhile, Osbourn won its first playoff game since 2010, clipping Gar-Field 10-0
CLASS 6 REGION B QUARTERFINALS
No. 1 Battlefield d. No. 8 Colonial Forge 36-14 No. 2 Freedom d. No. 7 Forest Park 63-0 No. 6 Unity Reed d. No. 3 Patriot 49-35 No. 4 Osbourn 10 d. No. 5 Gar-Field 10
FRIDAY’S SEMIFINAL PAIRINGS
No. 4 Osbourn (8-3) at No. 1 Battlefield (11-0) No. 6 Unity Reed (6-5) at No. 2 Freedom (9-2)
CLASS 3 REGION B QUARTERFINALS
No. 2 Brentsville (9-2) d. No. 7 Warren County 49-0
FRIDAY’S SEMIFINAL PAIRINGS
No. 3 James Monroe (6-5) at No. 2 Brentsville (9-2) No. 4 Goochland (6-5) at No. 1 Meridian (9-2) Brackets at VHSL.org/football in a contest with no offensive touchdowns.
Battlefield is region’s top team
While pleased with his Bobcats so far, firstyear Battlefield coach Greg Hatfield is worried about Osbourn. He sees a dangerous Eagles’ team having a special year. “Osbourn is tough. They have playmakers on every level of their defense,” said Hatfield, whose See PLAYOFF FOOTBALL, page 22
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Charming rambler awaits outside Warrenton Here’s a charming rambler in Bethel Academy community just outside of Warrenton. This home has brick construction, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a full, unfinished basement – all in immaculate condition. This home is connected to public water and has a conventional septic system. And don’t forget the backyard with a stunning view of the neighboring horse paddock and pasture. It’s a must see! The home is located at 7198 Bethel Drive in Warrenton and is offered at $435,000. Noel Schweitzer Cell: 434-962-9455 Office: 703-753-7910 Email: noel@c21nm.com
Four-bedroom farmhouse exudes charm in the Plains Here’s a great property near The Plains. Sitting on 2.25 acres, this older farmhouse, also known as a four-over-four, exudes charm. Just 4 miles from Interstate 66, it’s a commuter’s dream! With easy access to U.S. 17, this home has a carport and newer two-car garage. The home has four bedrooms and two and a half baths. The owner has done partial renovations in laundry and mud room by adding a new, front-loading washer and dryer. The kitchen floor is tiled. The main floor half bath and second-floor full bath are updated. There are hardwood floors throughout. The attic, with its pull-down stairway, leads to significant storage space (or even an added room) and is lit by dormer window and electric light. The two-car garage has great storage space and comes with a refrigerator. Heating is supplied by a propane furnace and is supplemented in the living and dining areas with wood-burning stoves. Cooling is provided by a central air and heat pump system. The traditional, four-room over four-room layout has a central stairway. The 2+ acre lot has nice hardwood trees and a gravel driveway. The property being sold as is and is located at 5466 James Madison Highway in The Plains, Virginia, and is offered at $450,000. Noel Schweitzer Cell: 434-962-9455 Office: 703-753-7910 Email: noel@c21nm.com
‘WE COULDN’T BE MORE THRILLED’ VOLLEYBALL, from page 21 Bowman put down the clinching kill to take the first set. She went on to tally nine kills. “Volleyball’s not only physical but a mental game, and we’re good in the mental aspect,” senior hitter Joey Him said. “We go out and play for each other. That’s what differentiates us from other teams. We’ll fight to the last point.” Colgan cruised through the second set, jumping out to a 10-5 lead and keeping it. Six-foot-four junior middle hitter Kemavor, who’s getting major college looks, leaped high to send down an emphatic kill for a 15-8 lead and a thunderous roar from the home crowd. “To see what they’ve created with our student body, it’s just fantastic,” Mesa said. “Some of them maybe never attended a volleyball match before. It’s great for our school. We couldn’t be more thrilled with this group.” The two teams nipped and tucked throughout the third set, which was tied six times between 14-14 and 19-19. But Bowman aced a serve to put Colgan in front for good, and Kemavor delivered another crushing slam to fire up the crowd, which could smell victory. Kemavor finished with 12 kills and seven blocks, both team highs. The Sharks will hunt for one more win when they travel to the Siegel Center at Virginia Commonwealth University for the biggest prize. “It’s going to be a tremendous challenge,” Mesa said, “but we’re looking forward to the challenge in front of us.”
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Does Battlefield have any weaknesses? Upset-minded Osbourn hopes so. PLAYOFF FOOTBALL, from page 21 team averages 32.4 points a game, but got past Osbourn 16-0. “Their offense is explosive, and their QB [Jakari Lewis] is one of the most dynamic players in the state,” Hatfield continued. Osbourn fifth-year helmsman Cortez Whiting thinks his Eagles need to play “almost a perfect football game.” “Battlefield, they don’t make too many mistakes,” he assessed. “They don’t go for the kill shot, they just chop and chop and chop you. So we need to have a mindset that we can’t make mistakes.” The Eagles have won five of their last six, led by Lewis, a converted running back now calling signals behind a big offensive line of Brandon Hastings and Matthew Pack. Diego Aviles is a receiving threat at tight end. Aviles and Ki’Yon Boxley head Osbourn’s defense at linebacker and lineman, respectively. In the Virginia High School League’s ratings, unbeaten Battlefield won the region
by nearly four full points over Freedom, 35.6 to 31.7. “Our goal each week is to be a better team than we were the week before,” said Hatfield, a veteran head coach who moved in from Class 4 power Eastern View in Culpeper. “Our players are really working toward that.” Bobcat quarterback Jonathan Walters continues to improve his passing game, finding receivers Braden Boggs, Brandon Binkowski, and Dominic Taylor. Running backs Graham Jones and Quincy Bell are hard to bring down. “Our offensive line has improved each game,” Hatfield added, referring to a corps led by Wes Williams and Jayden Perez, both 6-foot-5 and combining for 515 pounds. The coach praised the physicality of his defense, with Binkowski at linebacker and Boggs and Caleb Woodson at cornerback. “Our D-line has been very physical, our linebackers are flying to the ball, and our secondary continues to create turnovers,” he said.
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OBITUARIES Ronkeith “Keifus” Kirtley Ronkeith “Keifus” Kirtley passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at his residence in Morrisville, Virginia. He was 85 years old. Ronkeith was born May 9, 1936 in Cucumber, WV, the son of the late Elmer Buford and Grace Nevada Keen Kirtley. Ronkeith was a retired Virginia State Police Trooper where he proudly served his community for 30 years from August 16, 1962 – March 1, 1992. Upon his retirement, Ronkeith went back to work for the State of Virginia as a background investigator for the State Police for an additional 15 years. Ronkeith is also a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served his country for four years. Ronkeith is survived by his sister Yvonne Stallard (Jack); nephews Michael Kirtley (Andrea) and David Sisk (Catherine); nephews Richard Edwards and Tom Carberry (Sue); nieces Tammy Patton (Warren) and Tracey Edwards Jenkins (Andy); brother-in-law Charles Edwards, Jr. (Wanda). Ronkeith was preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 50 years, Barbara Edwards Kirtley. In addition he was preceded by his parents; brother Buford Elmer Kirtley and his wife, Ramona Kirtley; nephew Alan Kirtley; sister-in-law Mena Carberry; brother-in-law Alan Edwards; niece Brenda Edwards; and his godson Zachary Sisk. Ronkeith’s family would like to acknowledge the wonderful friends and caregivers involved in Ronkeith’s and Barbara’s care over the past several years; Nicole Adamson, Lili Brockhuizen, Stephanie Droguett, Joy Grant, Charlene Moore, Kathy Leake, and Diane Newman. In addition, we would like to give special thanks to Heartland Hospice Warrenton for the care that was provided to Ronkeith and Barbara. Ronkeith and Barbara were longtime and proud members of Morrisville United Methodist Church. Graveside Service were held Monday, November 15, 2021, 2:00pm at Morrisville United Methodist Church Cemetery Morrisville, VA. Rev. Beth Glass officiated In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Heartland Hospice, 493 Blackwell Rd #319, Warrenton, VA 20186, Attn. Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at:moserfuneralhome.com
Gay Semler Estin Gay Semler Estin, 92, of Woodcrest Village in New London, NH passed away on November 5, 2021. Gay was born in New York City on March 7, 1929, to Grace Parker Semler and George Herbert Semler. She attended Brearley School in New York City, and Garrison Forest School in Maryland. Her summers were spent in Wainscott and East Hampton Long Island. Gay went to Vassar College, class of 1951 and the University of Geneva in Switzerland. In 1957, Gay married Hans Howard Estin and moved to the North Shore of Boston. They had two daughters Hilary and Alex. She designed a beautiful home, cooked gourmet meals, chaired multiple symphony and museum galas, studied photography, and spent her weekends skiing in Sugarbush, Vermont. In 1972, she moved to Aspen, Colorado where she created and ran two restaurants and renewed her love for riding horses. This led her to return to the East Coast and settle in Middleburg, Virginia, where she rode with three different Hunt Clubs and became a competitive award-winning equestrian. Her partner of 25 years was George Beavers III. Aside from horses, Gay’s greatest passion was designing houses and gardens. Throughout her adult life she created 17 magnificent homes. Each time she completed one, she became excited and inspired to begin a new creative design project. Gay lived her final years near her daughter Alex in New Hampshire enjoying the beauty and birdlife of the area. She was pre-deceased by her parents, her brother, George Herbert Semler Jr., her sister Joan Achelis Hamilton, her brother Peter Semler, her grandparents Horatio and Anna Parker, her former husband Hans, and her partner George. Gay is survived by her two daughters, Hilary Estin Hood (John Hood) of Mill Valley, California and Alexandra Howard Estin of Andover, New Hampshire and three Granddaughters Whitney Parker Rosso, Siena Alexandra Hood and Lila Estin Hood, and Great Grandson Miles John Rosso. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Loon Preservation Committee, PO Box 604, Moultonborough, NH 03253 or on the website www.loon.org.
David James Weachter David James Weachter was born on February 18, 1960 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His parents, Robert L. and Mary A. Weachter (Shenenberger), loved him very much. They raised him and his brother Steve to value hard work and devotion to family in their home in Manassas, Virginia, where Robert and Mary still live. Robert and Mary were very proud of their son. He is survived by his wife Rhonda, and their children Kevin and Shelley. Rhonda was David’s high school sweetheart, and they were married for 42 years. David and Rhonda shared many travels, sweet memories, and deep love for their son and daughter. David taught his children to put family first, to work hard, and to selflessly serve others. Kevin inherited his love of Washington sports, and a tirelessly diligent work ethic. David gave Shelley a drive to serve others, wherever she is and however she can. Kevin and Shelley emulated David by marrying excellent spouses in Brandi and Sean. He never met his granddaughter Eleanor, but his legacy will be with her for her entire life. David loved his children, all four of them, more than life itself. Not all of David’s family shared blood with him. Many valued weekends and holidays were spent at the home of Rhonda’s parents, Virgil and Shelley Thorne. He also loved and was loved by Gary, Brenda, and Wayne. David was an incredibly hard worker. After receiving his diploma from Stonewall Jackson High School, he worked as an excellent salesman and manager at Kinney Shoes, Champs Sports, Galyan’s, and Lowe’s. For over seventeen years, until the day he died, he served the U.S. Senate Postal Service, inspecting letters and packages to keep the heart of our republic safe. David always loved to gain new knowledge and new ideas. He was an avid reader. Even though he lived almost his entire life in Manassas, travel was a passion for David. He made numerous drives across the continent, surf fished the islands of North Carolina, and accrued countless miles on the back roads of our land. David was a quiet man to many, but loved to talk with friends and family for hours. David was humble before his Lord, and served his Creator by serving his fellow man. David spent hundreds of hours volunteering with the Northern Virginia Family Service (SERVE). His service continues beyond the grave, as his remains are being used by Anatomy Gift Registry to research and combat the pleural effusion and dendriform ossification which he fought in his last years. David left this world on Monday, November 8, 2021. His family invite all to join them in a memorial service at the Manassas Church of the Brethren on Friday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m., with light refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Northern Virginia Family Service (SERVE) and the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation.
Andrea Funk Druetzler Andrea Druetzler of Gainesville, VA went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2021. Andrea was born on June 18, 1959, the daughter of Betty (Erb) and Robert Funk. Andrea grew up in Indianapolis IN. She graduated from Southport High School (1977), Purdue University (1981), and earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago (1986). She shared thirty nine years of marriage with her husband, Bruce Druetzler of Gainesville, VA. She was mother to three loving children, Sam Druetzler , Erin Thompson (Andrew), and Brian Druetzler, all living in the northern Virginia area. She was grandmother to three grandchildren, Bruce, Oliver and Harrison. She is also survived by one brother, Arthur Funk of Oak Ridge, TN and three sisters, Anna Bow of Indianapolis, IN, Alane Lovell of Nashville, IN, and Anita Pomfred of Ft Wayne, IN. She was an active member in the life of Manassas Presbyterian Church. She volunteered and served in several capacities and actively supported many ministries in and outside of the church. She was a voracious reader, following and cataloging hundreds of her favorite authors. She loved traveling with her husband, children and friends to interesting and far away places. A memorial service to celebrate her life is being held on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 3:0PM at the Presbyterian Church in Manassas Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Manassas Presbyterian Church memorial fund, or Faith Ministry www.faithministry.org.
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OBITUARIES Emily Claire Nelson Greer Emily Claire Nelson Greer of Vienna died Nov. 6, 2021, just 20 days shy of her 26th birthday. The cause of death is pending. She was a graduate of Forest Park High School and earned an Associate’s Degree from Northern Virginia Community College. Emily was described by family and friends as breathtakingly smart and amazingly creative, with an interest in history and art. She endeavored to help others, whether the homeless or those suffering debilitating emotional struggles. She was employed by Dominos Pizza and Doodlebug Dogwalkers. Emily had made great strides in her life as she struggled with dissociative identity disorder, a reaction to significant severe childhood abuse and trauma. In a eulogy at her memorial service at Miller Funeral Home in Woodbridge, her father stated, “Everyone here, everyone who ever knew, liked, loved or just came across Emily should feel profoundly humbled by what they knew of her, but even more we should feel so profoundly humbled by the mysteries of what we did not know of her.” She is survived by her father, Richard Greer of Montclair; her stepmother, Jeanne Greer of Montclair; her mother Sandra Lynn Nelson Greer of Fairfax; her brother, David Greer of Berlin, Germany; her grandmother Paula Greer of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; aunts JoAnn Storment of Belleville, Ill., and Kris Greer of Coon Rapids, Minn.; her uncles Michael Greer and John Cooper of Philadelphia; Paul Storment of Belleville, Ill.; and Mark Greer of Coon Rapids, Minn.; and her beloved cat, Tortellini. Her body was donated to science and her ashes will be scattered at a later date. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to An Infinite Mind, a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting people with dissociative conditions, at www.aninfinitemind.org.
Clara May Reese Clara May Reese, 96 of Remington, VA passed away on Nov. 11, 2021 at Fauquier Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Feb. 21, 1925 in Culpeper County, VA a daughter of the late George Dewey Cook and Martha Octavia Delf Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles and Raymond Cook and her sister and her husband, Margaret Cook and Elmer Anderson; and her son-in-law, James L. “Jim” Geer. During World War II from 1942-1945, Clara did her part in the war-efforts by building torpedoes at the US Naval Torpedo Factor in Alexandria, VA. Years later was honored by the National Rosie-the-Riveter organization for her service. She was known in the Remington community as someone who was always helping others such as driving folks for doctor visits, grocery shopping and other necessary trips. She also taught people how to drive and she enjoyed welcoming new residents to her community and introducing them to the locals. Survivors include: her daughter, Carolyn Reese Geer (Phillip Johns ) of Monticello GA and her family- children: Robyn Marshall of Woodbridge and Angela Paige (Bryan) of Fredericksburg VA; Grandchildren (Robyn): Bruce James, Bethany, Kristen, and Katelyn; Great Grandchildren (Angela): Timothy Scott Beeler II, Dylan James Edwards, Michael Bryant Mitchell and Miranda Nicole Mitchell; Great Grandchild (Dylan’s son): Kayden Michael Edwards (Dylan); as well as Logan Paige and Abby Paige who are Bryan’s children; Her son: Tom William Reese Jr (Elsie Mae) of Midland VA; and his family- children: Jennifer Mae Mast (Richard) of Midland VA, and Tom William Reese III (Megan) of Collinsville OK; Grandchildren: Keely Mae Mast, Addison Grace Mast, Kinsley Harper Mast, Abby Mae Reese, Judah Abishai Thomas Reese, Ava Jane Reese. She is also survived by nephew Wayne Anderson of Front Royal, niece Gail (Anderson) Brown (Charlie) and numerous great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, Nov. 15 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 2:00 PM. Pastor Bob Yoder will conduct the service. Interment will follow at the Remington Cemetery. Pallbearers serving will be Richard L Mast, Tom W. Reese, III, Bruce James Marshall, Timothy Scott Beeler, II, Aaron Michael Anderson, and Charles E. Embrey. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Remington Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Brian Keith Blount Brian Keith Blount, 54, of Springfield, VA, formerly of Fauquier County, passed November 9, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 11:00 am, at Antioch Baptist Church, 6531 Little Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA, 22039. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
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Russell Lee Brown, Sr. Russell Lee Brown, Sr, 88 of Amissville, Va. went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Culpeper Hospital. He was born on June 18, 1933 to the late Charles Emory Brown and Emma Frances Tanner Brown. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Emory Brown, Jr., and Claude Robert Brown. After serving four and a half years in the U. S. Air Force, he was employed at Washington National Airport as a fueler/mechanic. After retirement, he contined to do art and sign work for many years. He is survived by his wife, Connie Carol Foster Brown; daughter, Peggy Jo Poole and husband Michael of Amissville, and their son, Jason; a son, Russell, Jr. and wife Cynthia of Alexandria, Va., and their daughters, Lyndsey and Lauren, a son, Frederick Bruce and wife Dana and their sons, Chaz and Austin of Amissville, Va., James Wendal, the youngest son, and his daughter, Jenna; three brothers, Ralph Brown and wife Patricia of Huntingdon, Pa., John Henry Brown and wife Carolyn of Huntingdon, Pa., Brian Lucas and wife Robin of Holister, Ca.; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Brown of Sunnyvale, Ca. and Lucille Brown of Huntingdon , Pa.; four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 1735 West Hoover Road, Madison, Va. with Rev. David Nichols officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Preddy Funeral Home at 59 Edgewood School Lane, Madison, Va. 22727.
Alberta Cary King Alberta Cary King journeyed home with the Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at her home in Broad Run, Virginia with her family at her side. She was born on August 20, 1939, to the late William Henry and Emma Cary Woodson. She was the last daughter of William and Emma Woodson. She married the late Leonard King on August 5, 1956, and from that union, they were blessed with five children: Elizabeth, Alice, Alberta, Leonard III, and Eleanor. Alberta dedicated 63 years to being a caretaker to William Hazel’s families, working as the Nanny to their children, and then their children. She instantly became a family member by the dedication she provided to them in a caring and loving way. Bringing them home from the hospital as newborn babies and seeing them off to school, becoming their friend, sister, and confidant. She also took lead in providing the care of Mrs. Hazel until her passing in 2020. She always made herself available to assist in any way that was necessary. Alberta enjoyed the gatherings of family and friends; especially the family cookouts at her home in Broad Run, VA, where the was lots of fun, food, and laughter. She leaves to cherish and celebrate her life: Her loving and devoted children: one son, Leonard King III of Remington; four daughters: Elizabeth King of Atlanta, GA, Alice King (Herman) of Marshall, VA, Alberta King of Manassas, VA, Eleanor Porter (Vondell) of Manassas, VA; one brother, Milton Woodson; one sister-in-law, Minnie Ella King Barbour; eleven grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard King; her brothers: Robert, James, Frank, William, Charles, and Edward; her sisters, Annie, Emma, MaryAnn, Christine Margaret, and Dorothy; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews. They all played a part in her life enjoyments and has such a special relationship with her. Many thanks to all who made themselves available to support our mom and making her life a success. The family received visitors on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Moser Funeral Home from 10-11:00 AM, where a Funeral Service followed. Burial took place in Little Georgetown Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at moserfuneralhome.com.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152269-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re HUDSOM, AHKEEM The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF AHKEEM HUDSON It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) TERRANCE WHITE appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/13/ 2021 10:00AM Rosita Schumacher, Deputy Clerk
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ABC Licenses Full name(s) of owner(s): BLACK TITAN HOLDINGS VA LLC Trading as: FUDDRUCKERS 14000 Foulger Square, WOODBRIDGE, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 22192 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Beer and Wine On Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic Nicholas M. Perkins 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.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152282-01-00; JJ15228101-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CANALES ESPANA, ORLIN JOSUE; CANALES ESPANA, DILCIA GISSELA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ORLIN JOSUE CANALES ESPANA; DILCIA GISSELA CANEALES ESPANA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) OLGA MARINA ESPANA MEDINA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/14/2021 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152367-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MATUTE HERNANDEZ, ASHLEE S The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND MAKE FACTUAL FINDINGS RELEVANT TO SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ERLIN REYNEL MATUTE MELENDEZ appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/03/ 2022 11:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MANASSAS - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FIRST FLOOR 9027 CENTER STREET Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 7:00 P.M.
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BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVIORS ONE COUNTY COMPLEX COURT PRINCE WILLIAM, VA 22192
November 23, 2021 Public Hearing 2:00 p.m. Authorize Conveyance of an Ingress and Egress Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement over County-Owned Property Located at 6386 Davis Ford Road in Connection with the SDR2021-0034S02 Gladney Drive Extension Project – The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comments on authorizing conveyance of an ingress and egress easement and a temporary construction easement over County-owned property located at 6386 Davis Ford Road in connection with the SDR2021-0034S02 Gladney Drive Extension Project – Occoquan Magisterial District – Transportation For additional information, contact the 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 are posted online when the agenda is published. Members of the public may appear at the Board of County Supervisors’ Chamber in the McCoart Building, One County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, at the designated time to express their views. ACCESSIBILITY TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The hearings are being held at a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any persons with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact the Clerk to the Board at One County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, or by telephone at (703) 792-6600 or TDD (703) 792-6295. Persons needing translation or interpreter services for the deaf must notify the Clerk to the Board no later than 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Run Dates: November 11 and November 18, 2021
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following item(s). All interested parties are encouraged to present their views at this hearing. SUP #2022-0002, Wellington Community Association LED Sign, 9700 Wellington Road To consider a special use permit for a LED sign to replace the existing Wellington Community sign located at the community center entrance at 9700 Wellington Road. The property is zoned R-2, Single-Family Residential (Mid Density) and AOD, Airport Overlay, with proffers and is located in the Suburban Neighborhood and Corridor Character Areas of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. SUP #2022-0003, Healing Hands Ministry, 8737 Quarry Road, Suite #201 To consider a special use permit for the use Assembly, Place of (Less than 50 persons) for a proposed church located in an existing flex/warehouse building at 8737 Quarry Road, #201. The use has a proposed attendance up to 30 people. The property is zoned I-1, Light Industrial and is located in the Heavy Commercial/ Suburban Business Character Area of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. SUP #2022-0004, Church of Pentecost, 9303 Forest Point Circle To consider a special use permit for the use Assembly Place of (50 or more persons) located in an existing building at 9303 Forest Point Circle. The use has a proposed attendance of up to 270 people. The property is zoned B-1, Business office and is located in the Sudley Medical Character Area of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. SUP #2022-0006, Clear River Community Church, 9817 Godwin Drive, Suite #201 To consider a special use permit for the use Assembly, Place of (50 or more persons) for a proposed church in an existing flex/warehouse building in the Godwin Business Park. The property is 2.63 acres and the suite is 5,182 sq. ft. The use has a proposed attendance up to 150 people. The property is zoned I-1 Light Industrial and AOD, Airport Overlay and is located in the Godwin Technology and Corridor Character Areas of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Members of the public can submit comments to the Planning Commission by visiting www.manassasva.gov/comhearing, emailing the Planning Commission at planningcommission@manassasva.gov or mailing a letter to the Community Development Office, Room 202, at 9027 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia or by calling 703-257-8225 and leaving a voicemail. All written/electronic comments will be provided to Planning Commission and included in the meeting minutes. In person comments are also permitted. This meeting is being held at 9027 Center Street, in a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact the City Clerk at the above address or by telephone at 703-257-8280. Persons needing interpreter services for the deaf must notify the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021. A copy of the staff report will be available in the Community Development Office and online at www.manassascity.org after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. For additional information, contact the Community Development Office at 703-257-8223 or TTY 7-1-1.
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BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVIORS ONE COUNTY COMPLEX COURT PRINCE WILLIAM, VA 22192
December 7, 2021 Public Hearings 2:00 p.m. 1. To receive public comment on whether the Board should Authorize Condemnation and Exercise Quick-Take Powers, in Accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 25.1 of the Virginia Code, to Acquire Property and Various Easements on Property Located at 13790 Telegraph Road in Connection with the Summit School Road Extension and Telegraph Road Widening Project. Occoquan Magisterial District 2. To receive public comment on whether the Board should Consider the Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend the Stormwater Management Grant Fund Ordinance, Chapter 23.3 of the County Code to require a 20 percent cost share for residential properties, and a 30 percent cost share for non-residential properties by the grant applicant, unless otherwise determined by the Board as a condition of approving the Grant. Additionally, staff proposes to expand the eligibility of the program to include projects that benefit three or more residential properties, for road-culvert crossings that have no dedicated County easements, when the subject road crossing is the only access to the residential properties. For additional information, contact the 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 1 County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, 22192. In addition, all meeting materials will be posted online when the agenda is published. Members of the public may appear at the Board of County Supervisors’ Chamber in the McCoart Building, One County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, at the designated time to express their views. ACCESSIBILITY TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The hearings are being held at a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any persons with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact the Clerk to the Board at One County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia, or by telephone at (703) 792-6600 or TDD (703) 792-6295. Persons needing translation or interpreter services for the deaf must notify the Clerk to the Board no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Run Dates: November 24 and December 2, 2021
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Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152289-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GONZALES MEJIA, ALEX DAVID The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND MAKE FACTUAL FINDINGS RELEVANT TO SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) OLVIN NICOLAS AVILA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/20/ 2021 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk
Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152315-01-00: JJ15231601-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re SINGLETON, ARUIA; SINGLETON, DOMONIC The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ARUIA SINGLETON; DOMONIC SINGLETON It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ANTHONY SINGLETON appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/22/ 2021 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152317-01-00; JJ15231801-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re HARRIS-MILLER, ANTOINE JR; HARRIS-MILLER, LAMAR The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF HARRIS-MILLER, ANTOINE JR; LAMAR, HARRIS -MILLER It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ANTOINE HARRIS-MILLER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/22/2021 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ142966-03-00; JJ14296703-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re VELASQUEZ ALANIZ, MIGUEL A; VELASQUEZ ALANIZ, ADAN N The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MIGUEL ALEXANDER VELASQUEZ ALANIZ; ADAN NICHOLAS VELASQUEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MIGUEL VELASQUEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/13/ 2021 10:00AM Rosita Schumacher, Deputy Clerk
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152370-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MARTINEZ AMAYA, FABIAN J The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN SOLE AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD, FABIAN JOSSUE MARTINEZ AMAYA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ROGEL OTONIEL MARTINEZ FUNEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/13/2022 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152080-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ARIAS HERNANDEZ, ASHLY M The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ASHLY MICHELLE ARIAS HERNANDEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MERCEDEZ HERNANDEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/05/ 2022 11:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ138947-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re HAITHCOCK, CECILIA RENEE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF CECILIA RENEE HAITHCOCK It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/05/ 2022 10:30AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152094-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MENDOZA DIAZ, ANDREA The object of this suit is to: VERIFIED PETITION FOR CUSTODY AND FACTUAL FINDINGS OF ANDREA ISAMAR MENDOZA DIAZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JUAN CARLOS MENDOZA HERRERA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/10/2021 11:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152429-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re RIOS, MADELYN CAROLINA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MADELYN CAROLINA RIOS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MOHAMED MOHSEN ZOHIR appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/03/2021 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152291-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re RAMOS GEREDA, ANGEL RENIERI The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OF ANGEL RENIERI RAMOS GARCIA DOB 1/1/2004 It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ANGEL ESTABAN RAMOS MENDOZA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/20/2021 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ151475-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re KHALILI, DAKOTA RIVER The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF DAKOTA RIVER KHALILI It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) LAUREN V. KHALILI appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/09/ 2021 11:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk
Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ151860-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re THOMAS, JEREMIAH The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF JEREMIAH THOMAS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JONATHAN THOMAS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/12/ 2022 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152368-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MATAMOROS-CRUZ, MIREYA B The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD, MIREYA BETSABE MATAMOROS CRUZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MARVIN ANTONIO MATAMOROS GALLO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/06/2022 11:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152252-01-00; JJ15225101-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re TREJO ASRAT, LUCY; ADMASU TREJO, SAMANTHA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF LUCY TREJO ASRAT; SAMANTHA ADMASU TREJO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) FISSEHA ASRAT ADMASU appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/13/2021 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152361-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re DIAZ OCHOA, ANGEL The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF ANGEL FERNANDO DIAZ OCHOA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) LUIS FERNANDO DIAZ GARCIA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/03/2022 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk
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Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ117457-03-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re DAVIS, CORRELL JEROME The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF CORRELL DAVIS JEROME It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN FATHER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/16/ 2021 10:00AM Rosita Schumacher, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ150484-03-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re BEASLEY, ELIAS ANTHONY The object of this suit is to: OBTAINED CUSTODY OF ELIAS ANTHONY BEASLEY It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) RE’SHA KALE BEASLEY appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/22/ 2021 10:30AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152099-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re VILLEGAS MARTINEZ, CRISTIAN A The object of this suit is to: GAIN SOLE LEGAL AND PRIMARY PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF CRISTIAN It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) GABRIEL VILLEGAS CANAS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/07/2021 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ099509-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re PEREZ ZAVALA, STEVEN ELVIN The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF STEVEN ELVIN PEREZ ZAVALA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ELVIN ZAVALA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/20/ 2021 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152044-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re SHEPPARD, SAINT VIVIAN LYNNE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FINAL SOLE CUSTODY OF SAINT VIVIAN LYNNE SHEPPARD It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) STAR MONAE SHEPPARD appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/30/2021 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152099-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re VILLEGAS MARTINEZ, CRISTIAN A The object of this suit is to: GAIN SOLE LEGAL AND PRIMARY PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF CRISTIAN It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) GABRIEL VILLEGAS CANAS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/07/2021 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152173-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re SANCHEZ ARGUETA, NOEL ERNESTO The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF NOEL ERNESTO SANCHEZ ARGUETA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) SANCHEZ, DAVID appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/07/ 2022 10:30AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152294-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re DAVIS, KANI LATHADDEUS The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF KANI LATHADDEUS DAVIS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) KEITH L. DAVIS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/20/ 2021 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152057-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CHAJON PERALTA, EMILY A The object of this suit is to: GAIN SOLE LEGAL AND PRIMARY PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF EMILY It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) SAUL ARMANDO LOPEZ TELLO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/15/2021 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ138948-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re HAITHCOCK, LEENA ROSE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF LEENA ROSE HAITHCOCK It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) HILLMAN, AVERY appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 01/05/ 2022 10:30AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152272-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CUERO, EDGAR ESTEBAN The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF EDGAR ESTEBAN CUERO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) CUERO, EDGAR FATHER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/20/ 2021 10:00AM Rosita Schumacher, Deputy Clerk
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152027-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re [HILLIPS, JULIANA ERNESTIMA The object of this suit is to: OBTAINED CUSTODY OF JUALIANA E. PHILLIPS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ERNEST HYZAC PHILLIPS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/17/2021 10:30AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk
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Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152296-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re TAYLOR, JANAE M CYNDEE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF JANAE TAYLOR It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN FATHER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/20/ 2021 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152342-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re JUGGINS, LORENZO MAURICE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF LORENZO JUGGINS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/10/ 2021 10:30AM Pilar Barrera, Deputy Clerk
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for Family Shelter Services in Warrenton. Provide support to the residents of the emergency shelter during the overnight and weekend hours. High school diploma or GED required. Prior experience in congregate housing preferred. $12-$15/hour. Please email Candice at ccripe@fauquierfamilyshelter.org
Full Time Employment
Office Manager
with Strong Bookkeeping Background. Experience with QuickBooks Desktop. Working knowledge of flow from Estimate to Invoice, A/R Process. HR, and General Office Administration Responsibilities. Proven organizational communications skills (written and oral). Pay based on education and experience. Send resume to: monomoy7@aol.com
Full Time Employment
LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS Full or Part Time
Walnut Grove Child Care 540-347-0116 or 540-349-9656 Full Time Employment
Flagger Traffic Plan seeks Flaggers to set up and control traffic around construction sites. A valid drivers license is a must, good pay, & benefits. If interested please fill out an application at 7855 Progress Court Suite 103 Gainesville, VA on Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm or online at www.trafficplan.com
Full Time Employment Micron Technology, Inc. has openings for Manufacturing Industrial Engineer in Manassas, VA. Analyze and optimize the performance of issues in the production line that prevent customers to receive the new product needed for testing. Collaborate with process engineering to identify optimal tool release strategies utilizing queuing theory and optimization modeling. Mail resume to Amberley Johnson, 8000 S Federal Way, Boise, Idaho 83716. Please reference Job # 10878.2000.12.
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$5,000
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RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIAN Warrenton, VA; 540-351-0662 Check us out on Google and FB!
Full Time Employment
$1,500 SIGNING BONUS!
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST
Warrenton, VA; 540-351-0662 Check us out on Google and FB!
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Facility Manager
PT (24 hrs/wk), for Family Shelter Services, Warrenton. Start $20/hr. Multi-family housing exp. preferred. Duties include but not limited to: address tenant maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, & oversee work with vendors/contractors. Email resume to: mjames@fauquierfamilyshelter.org
Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676
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THE 2021 OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT HONORING Lyndon B. Johnson The White House Historical Association’s 2021 Official White House Christmas Ornament commemorates the presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson. One side of the ornament features a painting of the 1967 Blue Room Christmas Tree. Mrs. Johnson requested that Robert H. Laessig, a designer for American Greetings, paint the official Christmas tree in the Blue Room for their card that year.
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