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n Monday, Virginia Dominion Power will begin the process of treating and releasing about 220 million gallons of water from its coal-ash ponds into Quantico Creek, and eventually into the Potomac River, an endeavor that will cost $35 million and take nearly a year to complete. During a two-hour media tour of the Dumfries-area power plant Tuesday, Dominion officials detailed the water-treatment facility they’ve assembled near the banks of
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Jason Williams, a Dominion Virginia Power environmental manager, describes the treatment plans for coal-ash pond water at Possum Point power plant.
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“pond D,” the largest of five holding ponds the utility has used to store coal ash, a byproduct of burning coal to make electricity. Dominion hasn’t burned coal at Possum Point since 2003. The power plant is located just outside of Dumfries on the Possum Point peninsula, so named because it’s shaped like a possum’s head. The plant now burns only natural gas. But Dominion must clean up an estimated 200,000 cubic yards of coal ash that has accumulated at the plant since it opened in 1948. As was the industry standard, the ash was dumped in pits and covered with water to keep it from becoming airborne. Massive coal-ash spills in Tennessee and North Carolina in recent years prompted
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The $35 million water treatment process at Possum Point 1
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Adding oxygen to the water helps the treatment process work better. 2
pH ADJUSTMENT
pH is a measure of acidity in the water. Decreasing the acidity of the water encourages particles in the water to separate and settle. 3
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Chemicals are added to the water that help the particles stick together so they will settle out of the water. 4
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The water is passed through initial filters, called geotubes, to remove the particles. 5
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The water is tested. If certain constituents remain at or near trigger levels, a piece of equipment is used to remove them. 7
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Because the acidity of the water was decreased at the start of the treatment process, it may need to be readjusted to levels that are safe for the river. 8
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the country. The process has sparked protest from environmentalists, who worry water seeped in coal ash will pollute receiving waterways, threatening fish, aquatic life and possibly groundwater-fed drinking wells. Coal ash contains a mix of toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, lead, boron, selenium, chromium and hexavalent chromium. Dominion officials say the onsite treatment process is “state of the art” and will clean the water beyond what is required by the controversial permit modification Dominion received from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in January. “For those of us here at the station, this a personal project,” said Cathy Taylor, Dominion’s director of electric environmental services. “We live in the community. We drink the water from the river. We boat and fish in the river. … It’s very important to us that we do this right.” NINE-STEP PROCESS
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Water will then be tested and pumped into holding tanks it will be held until the test results are confirmed.
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9 After the testing process is complete and the water is demonstrated to be safe for the environment, aquatic life and the community, the water will be safely released into Quantico Creek. SOURCE: DOMINION POWER
Water from the ash ponds has mostly been consolidated into one pond, “pond D,” but also remains in the ashy sludge in the plant’s other four ash ponds – A, B, C and E – which will also be pumped into the treatment system. Operated by Michigan-based ProAct Services Corporation, the system is designed to treat both the less-contaminated surface water and the more heavily-contaminated “pore” water, which is commingled with the ash, said Jason Williams, a Dominion environmental manager. The treatment system spans about 900 yards and includes nine steps. The water is first piped into four aeration tanks, which begin the process of separating out the coal ash contaminants. In the second and third steps, the pH is reduced to induce further separating, and two chemicals are added to bind the coal ash constituents together. The water then passes through two filtering steps, during which the coal-ash constituents are collected in truck-sized “geobags” that will be hauled away to a landfill in King George at a rate of a few truckloads per week, Taylor said. The water is then tested and processed through an “enhanced treatment” process if necessary. Finally, the pH is adjusted back up to levels considered safe for the river and held in two 100,000-gallon holding tanks, where it will undergo another round of
tests to determine if it meets the more stringent constituent limits Dominion promised Prince William County officials in a March agreement that kept the county from challenging the utility in court. Taylor said the agreement did not substantively change Dominion’s treatment process but rather that Dominion officials better explained their plans to win the board of supervisors’ approval. “It clearly defined in writing what standard we were going to use, what number we were going to use for turning on the enhanced treatment,” Williams said. “So it was an effort in being transparent in communicating with the county.”
A demonstration of the chemical-treatment process Dominion Power will use to treat coal-ash pond water at Possum Point power plant. Treated water, left, untreated water, right.
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on the banks of pond D at Dominion’s Possum Point power plant carry The State of Pipes water from the pond to an onsite water treatment facility. Maryland, which lutely, that everything that leaves here has has jurisdiction over the river, and the Potomac River- been tested by a third-party, verified and keeper Network are still fighting Domin- safe for Quantico creek,” Williams said. The water will be tested hourly, and the ion’s permit to dewater the ponds in court. Potomac Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks results will be posted on the Dominion said Dominion is not using “the best avail- website. Once the process begins, the water will able technologies” to treat the water, as is be treated around the clock, with 16 to 20 required by federal law. North Carolina, workers manning 12-hour shifts until the for example, requires more stringent limponds are adequately drained, which is exits on arsenic in treated coal-ash water. pected to occur by May 2017. The Riverkeeper Network also objects that Dominion hopes to proceed with the the treated water will be tested by contracpond closure plans by burying the detors paid by Dominion. “We have to trust that what Dominion is watered coal ash in pond D, which has a doing is good enough for Quantico Creek packed, natural-clay liner. The pond will and for the Potomac River,” Naujoks said. be topped by a synthetic liner, two feet of Williams emphasized that the treated dirt and vegetation. Dominion has said it water would be held in tanks until testing will monitor the pond for leakage for at by two outside vendors – GAI Consulting least three decades. To proceed with those cap-in-place and Pace Laboratories – confirm it is safe enough to be released into the creek. If plans, however, Dominion will need to any of the constituents exceed Dominion’s obtain a separate DEQ solid waste permit. agreed-upon limits, the water can be re- That, too, is expected to be opposed by environmental groups who say toxic coal treated, Williams said. “So we have the ultimate fail-safe with ash should be moved to synthetically lined having those [holding] tanks in that we landfills away from rivers and major warecollect that water and make sure, abso- terways.
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DUMFRIES Unlike the Haymarket, Occoquan and Quantico races, where mayors and town council members are elected every two years, Dumfries staggers its four-year terms. Dumfries Mayor Jerry Foreman has two years left on his term. The seats up for election this year in Dumfries were held by Charles “Cliff ” Brewer, Helen Reynolds and Vice Mayor Willie Toney. Only Brewer will remain on the council. Joining him will be his sister, Melva Willis and Brian Fields, a former Dumfries police officer. Fields got the most votes – 199. Willis received 197 votes and Brewer garnered 180. Reynolds received 100 votes and Toney got 88 votes. The mayor actively campaigned for Brewer, Willis and Fields.
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Dumfries voters also decided they did not want town elections moved from May to the November general elections. The Prince William County Office of Elections asked the towns a couple of years ago to consider the change. The reasoning was the move would save money and likely increase voter participation if they were held in conjunction with presidential and state races. The other towns have already declined. Dumfries residents voted down the referendum to make the change 162 to 101.
HAYMARKET In Haymarket, Mayor David M. Leake ran unopposed and received 47 votes. Of the five incumbents on the town’s six-member council seeking another term, four of them retained their seats. They are Joe Pasanello with 43 votes; Vice Mayor Steven Aitken and Chris Morris, 40 votes each; and Susan Edwards, 33 votes. Also winning seats were newcomers Connor Leake, the mayor’s son, with 37 votes and John Cole, 36 votes. Incumbent Matt Caudle was unable to retain his seat. He received 13 votes.
OCCOQUAN Despite a challenge from newcomer Johnathan Torres, Occoquan Mayor Elizabeth “Liz” Quist won another term. Quist received 178 votes to Torres’ 85 votes. The five incumbents seeking another term on the six-member town council prevailed but a newcomer garnered the most votes. Cindy Fithian received 220 votes. Incumbents Jim Drakes and Vice Mayor Patrick Sivigny garnered 177 each. Incumbents J. Mathew Dawson won 169 votes and Joseph McGuire Jr., 164 votes. Steve V. Vonderheide received 98 votes; John Gould, 44 votes; and Alexa Lewis, 26 votes. QUANTICO In Quantico, the three incumbents seeking another term on the town council won. They are Tom Davis, 52 votes; Vice Mayor Russell “Rusty Kuhns, 47 votes and Earlene Clinton, 30 votes. Joining the incumbents on the council will be Robin Langhan and Jerry Thomas II with 37 votes each. The other candidates were Otis Baker, 29 votes; Sammoto Yomosa Dabney, 21 votes; and Morris Davis, 12 votes. Quantico Mayor Kevin Brown ran unopposed and received 58 votes.
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Menr ecognized for keeping travelers safe Many celebrate National Superhero Day by wearing their favorite comic book character’s costume, but quiet acts of true heroism taking place across Northern Virginia often go unnoticed. The Express Lanes recently recognized two local heroes who patrol the road to keep travelers safe – all as part of a regular workday. The quick thinking of “Express Assist” team members Corey Williams and Isaac Roa last month stopped a drunken driver from continuing on the 95 Express Lanes. On March 26 around 10 p.m., Williams and Roa were dispatched to a disabled vehicle on the northbound 95 Express Lanes near the Fairfax County Parkway. They noticed the occupants of the vehicle acting suspiciously and immediately contacted state police to investigate further. As Williams and Roa stalled the driver, crews in the Express Lanes Operation Center monitored the situation and provided updates to the trooper responding to the scene. The trooper arrived, performed sobriety tests and arrested the driver for driving under the influence. “We are incredibly proud of our dedicated Express Assist team members,” said Nic Barr, vice president of operations for Transurban, which operates the Express Lanes. “They risk their safety each day on our roadways for the benefit of the traveling public.” Williams and Roa have each worked with Express Assist for about 16 months. Williams lives in Caroline County and Roa lives in Prince William County. On average, Express Lanes control room operators identify incidents within 90 seconds while Express Assist crews reach disabled vehicles and incidents in six minutes.
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CITY BRIEFS DUMFRIES TO HOST ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL Dumfries will host its annual Multicultural Festival in Garrison Park, located behind Town Hall, 17755 Main St., Dumfries. The festival will kick off at 11 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. This free event will be fun for the whole family and will feature live performances, music, vendors, food, face painting, a bounce house, and more. The festival will once again host the “Dumfries Bar-B-Que Battle” and will allow festival goers to sample each participating vendor’s entry before casting their vote to name the winner. For get more information or to sign up for the festival, contact Director of Community Services, Brittany Heine, at bheine@dumfriesva.gov or at (703) 221-3400. ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM SEASON FINALE The Manassas Symphony Orchestra, enhanced by student musicians, will be the largest orchestra ever to perform at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on May 14. The orchestra will present its season finale concert, “Musical Titans” at 7:30 p.m. Music director James Villani will lead the performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, which will feature 104 players. Eighteen of the 104 players will be Prince William County students from Bat-
tlefield, Broad Run, Osbourn Park, Patriot or Stonewall Jackson high schools as well as students from Centreville and Chantilly high schools in Fairfax County. There will be nine French horns instead of the usual two to four; five different kinds of clarinets, five trumpets and a reinforced percussion section. The featured soloist is pianist Tomasz Robak, who will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major. Robak is a doctoral student at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Md. Concert tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for seniors 62 and older and educators with identification at the ticket office; and free to college students, students and children. The tickets are available at the Hylton Center ticket office or at www.tickets.com or by calling 888-945-2468. For more information, visit www.HyltonCenter.org and www.ManassasSymphony.org.
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rab your magnifying glass and explore nature in Manassas National Battlefield Park. On May 20 and 21, national parks across the country, including the Manassas battlefield, will participate in the National Parks BioBlitz, a fast-paced biological survey of a park’s creepers and crawlers, plants and pollinators, mammals and more. The National Park Service is celebrating its 100th birthday with more than 100 BioBlitzes across the country. During this free, two-day event, teams of scientists, naturalists, students and volunteers will discover and document the living creatures of in the park.
Manassas National Battlefield Park is home to a variety of species, including birds, pollinators, macro-invertebrates and native plants. In addition to species inventories, a biodiversity festival will be held at the Brownsville picnic area. Visitors can enjoy crafts and hands-on science activities. The festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Express is the national sponsor of the 2016 National Parks BioBlitz. Local sponsors/partners include Manassas Battlefield Trust, Sweet Virginia Foundation and Keep Prince William Beautiful. Explorers of all ages are needed. All
Deer are a common sight at Manassas National Battlefield Park.
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VOICE lauded by governor for housing initiatives
MAY SHOWERS? Northern Virginia got hit, literally, with a hailstorm Monday night. Hailstones ranging in size from pennies to baseballs rained down as a batch of storms moved through, leaving some minor damage and the ground covered in white stuff that definitely didn’t look like the result of May showers. PHOTO BY ROY HASLEM JR.
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of Falls Church. Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles of Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, led a delegation of clergy leaders to Richmond on April 18 to accept the award. VOICE “challenges people to imagine the change they can accomplish, connects individuals and organizations to multiply their power, and organizes people by the hundreds and thousands to make their voices heard,” Peebles said. VOICE was nominated for the award by the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing for the group’s effort to support housing-affordability issues and hold elected officials accountable for promises made on the stump.
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Investigation continues in murder of Lizeth Lopez
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he investigation continues into the murder of 36-yearold Lizeth Yadira Lopez, a youth counselor whose body was found April 29 in a drainage ditch near Lake Ridge Park. No arrests have been made and police say they don’t yet know whether the killing was random. A resident who lives in the area of Griffith Avenue and Cotton Mill Drive found the body around 10:56 a.m. after looking behind his house because his dog wouldn’t stop parking. The state medical examiner’s office will determine cause and manner of death, said Prince William police Sgt. Jonathan Perok. Lopez, an Alexandria resident, was at the Dominion Middle Ridge apartments across Cotton Mill Drive for her work as a youth counselor when she was last seen on April 17. Her family reported her missing April 19. Ten days after she disappeared released a video clip of her entering the CVS store at 12890 Touchstone Circle in Lake Ridge. After that, police said they believe she returned to the apartment complex. Since 10 p.m. that night, there had been no known contact with Lopez. Police conducted an extensive air and ground search in the area April 22,
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but did not find Lopez’s body, which was believed to have been placed in the ditch and was relatively secluded, Perok said. Lopez’s family said she was graduating this spring from the University of
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April 17 Lizeth Yadira Lopez, who works as a youth counselor, visits with a client on Pond Run Drive, leaving to go to a nearby drug store. Lopez is next seen on surveillance video at the CVS on Touchstone Circle. She left the store around 9 p.m. Police say they “have reason to believe” she returned to Pond Run Drive. The last time anyone had contact with her was around 10 p.m. Police don’t say who she last spoke with.
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April 22 Prince William and Fairfax rescue teams, a Fairfax police helicopter and police canines from Prince William, Fairfax and state police conduct an “extensive” search in the area where Lopez was last seen. “Nothing of note was found,” police say. April 27 Police release video surveillance from CVS and more photos of Lopez, issuing a request for anyone with information to come forward. April 29 A resident in the Sherbrooke townhouse complex near the corner of Cotton Mill Drive and Griffith Avenue finds what is believed to be Lopez’s body in a drainage ditch. Police say it is apparent the case is a homicide. No other details are released.
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BRIEFS JILL BIDEN TO KEYNOTE NVCC COMMENCEMENT Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden and a full-time English professor at Northern Virginia Community College since 2009, has been named main speaker at the college’s 50th commencement ceremony, to be held May 14 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow.
More than 7,600 students will be eligible to participate in the evening ceremony. In 2012, Dr. Biden traveled across the country as part of the “Community College to Career” tour to highlight successful industry partnerships between community colleges and employers. Two years earlier, she hosted the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges with President Obama, and she continues to work on this outreach on behalf of the Obama administration – frequently visiting campuses and meeting with students, teachers and industry representatives around the country. The May 14 ceremony will mark the first NVCC commencement for college president Scott Ralls, who was installed last September. “I am thrilled for the opportunity to participate,” Ralls said. “I have spent the last eight months going out to campuses and meeting our students, faculty and staff. Many students have defied unbelievable odds to succeed, and our faculty and staff are passionate about helping them achieve their goals. I am honored to be the one to shake their hands and congratulate them on this hard-fought victory.” Northern Virginia Community College is the commonwealth’s largest institution of higher education, with more than 75,000 students at six campuses across the region. For information on the commencement ceremony, see the website at http://www.nvcc. edu/graduation/commencement.html.
COUNTY TEAMS THRIVE IN WORLD ROBOTICS COMPETITION Woodbridge High School placed fifth at a world championship VEX robotics competition in Louisville, Ky., in April. The school’s team, Athena 1575A, was the division champion and also took home a design award. Team 1575C also won a design award. Benton Middle School’s team 1231A won a design award and its team 1231D won the judges’ award. Woodbridge Senior High School sent four teams to the competition and Benton sent two. Bull Run and Marsteller middle schools and Forest Park High School each sent one team. Three of the seven top awards at the competition were given to Prince William County teams. All of the county teams had qualified to compete at the world championship through their top performances at the state level.
George Mason University also fielded a team of all Prince William schools alumni that competed in the VEXU level. Teams from Triangle Elementary School and Graham Park Middle School competed in a companion VEX IQ tournament. Members of the Graham Park team competed previously at a world championship when they were students at Triangle Elementary School — a feeder school for Graham Park. Triangle Elementary School’s robotics team placed in the top 36 of all elementary school teams and made the world finals, while Graham Park ranked 43rd out of all middle school teams.
STONEWALL STUDENTS COMPETE AT MATHCON FINALS Two students from Stonewall Middle School were chosen out of 44,000 applicants from across the country to participate in the MathCON finals in Chicago. The event, hosted by Concept Schools, was held April 23 with 564 finalists. The Stonewall students participating were sixth-grader Bayna Phou and eighth-grader Tuan Vuong Tran. Finalists needed a qualifying score. Each of the students chosen scored in the 99th percentile and the top 20 students in each grade level in each region competed at the national event. Students from 41 states took the initial exam to qualify for MathCON. There, elementary, middle and high school students answered math questions and participated in activities to compete for national prestige and prizes such as mini iPads and gift cards.
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RETIRED TEACHERS TO HOLD LUNCHEON The Prince William Retired Teachers’ Association will hold a luncheon at 10 a.m. May 9 at First Baptist Church of Woodbridge. Canned food for area shelters will be collected and scholarship recipients will be introduced. First Baptist Church is located at 13600 Minnieville Road, Dale City. For more information, email loraker@verizon.net or call 703-491-4219. STUDENT INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY Patrick Henry Community College student Cheyenne Hughes of Manassas was recently inducted into the Psi Phi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Phi Theta Kappa is a national honors society for community college students. To be eligible to join, students must have a 3.5 grade point average and must have completed at least 12 hours of course work. This academic year, 72 Patrick Henry students joined Phi Theta Kappa. Frank Tatum, an information systems technology professor at the college was the keynote speaker for the induction ceremony. Alumnus Dylan Jones, Class of 2014, also addressed the inductees. STATE HONORS COUNTY PRINCIPALS Four Prince William County principals were recognized by the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals for exceptional contributions as school administrators.
Potomac Shores is getting its first elementary school. Prince William County School Board will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on May 23 for a $29 million elementary school, located near Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, in Woodbridge. The school will serve 850 students and will open in the fall of 2017. BY ROGER SNYDER/FOR INSIDENOVA
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ews that Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School bought a $125,000 Steinway grand piano for its performing arts specialty program prompted mixed reactions this week from Prince William County school board members, who said they had no prior knowledge of the purchase. Board Chairman Ryan Sawyers (AtLarge) proposed creating a new committee of citizen volunteers to review bigticket school purchases over a yet-to-be determined dollar amount. School Board member Justin Wilk (Potomac) suggested returning the piano altogether, while Willie Deutsch (Coles) said he’s concerned the purchase “doesn’t build a positive perception” that the school division is using its limited resources wisely. “I’m not convinced we need a $125,000 piano,” Deutsch said. “We should be getting the supplies we need and get good quality. But you shouldn’t go and buy a Rolls-Royce when you have needs for other things.” Meanwhile, Colgan High School principal Tim Healey explained in a memo that the school, which will open next fall, fit the “Model D” Steinway grand piano into their budget by saving more than $141,000 on other items, including office furniture, football helmets and groundskeeping equipment. The memo, dated April 29, was emailed to members of the school board after the piano purchase was made public on InsideNova.com. The pricey piano had caused a stir among the local conservative blogosphere leading up to the Prince William County Board of Supervisors’ final vote on the budget for fiscal year 2017. The school division receives about half of its funding from local tax dollars and is counting on $533.3 million from county coffers to balance the $1.09 billion budget the school board approved unanimously last month. The amount is based on county’s fiveyear plan, which proposes real-estate tax increases of about 3.8 percent, as well as the long-standing revenue-sharing agreement that directs 57.23 percent of general-fund tax revenue to county schools. School funding already faces proposed cuts in expected revenue of as much as $9 million, however, because of the supervisors’ efforts to keep the tax rate flat. Supervisor Jeanine Lawson, R-Brentsville, has also proposed cutting the RSA to 57 percent to boost salaries of public-safety officers. The supervisors are scheduled to take a final vote on the budget during a special 6 p.m. meeting on Friday, May 6.Our principals and school administrators do a wonderful job with the limited resources they receive; expecting them to be professional procurement specialists in addition to all the other duties they have is hardly something we should burden them with.It is with these thoughts in mind that, at the next school board meeting, I will propose the creation of a School Procurement Oversight Committee (working title), which will consist of
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eight citizens, each appointed by a school board member. This working committee shall meet regularly and will be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate level of due diligence is applied to each purchase made by a school that exceeds a yet-to-be-determined dollar amount. The Committee will also be charged with making certain that the purchase is appropriate, meaning said purchase conforms with the needs of the school and at a price the community, as reflected by the composition of the committee, considers reasonable. As I often tell people, no one has a monopoly on good ideas and I look forward to hearing from other board members, the public and all other stakeholders for suggestions on how best to construct this committee and how to make it most effective. Our principals and school administrators do a wonderful job with the limited resources they receive; expecting them to be professional procurement specialists in addition to all the other duties they have is hardly something we should burden them with. It is with these thoughts in mind that, at the next school board meeting, I will
Healey said school administrators considered purchasing a comparable but less-expensive Premium 9-foot grand piano for Colgan high’s Center for the Fine and Performing Arts specialty program, which would have cost about $100,000. But they decided to go with the higherquality Steinway to because of its superior sound quality, long lifespan and the opportunity it offers students to play and perform on a professional piano. Colgan also hopes to attract professional musicians to conduct master classes or perform with students, which will require a top-notch piano, Healey wrote. Also, Healey noted that four other Prince William high schools have Steinway grand pianos, including Woodbridge Senior, Gar-Field, Stonewall Jackson and Osbourne Park. Requests for information about when those pianos were purchased and how much the school division paid for them were not immediately answered by school division spokesman Phil Kavits. Healey said the Colgan paid for the piano out of the school’s “construction fund budget,” which is intended to cover furniture and equipment for the new school with an expected lifespan of between three to 15 years.
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propose the creation of a School Procurement Oversight Committee (working title), which will consist of eight citizens, each appointed by a school board member. This working committee shall meet regularly and will be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate level of due diligence is applied to each purchase made by a school that exceeds a yet-to-be-determined dollar amount. The Committee will also be charged with making certain that the purchase is appropriate, meaning said purchase conforms with the needs of the school and at a price the community, as reflected by the composition of the committee, considers reasonable. As I often tell people, no one has a monopoly on good ideas and I look forward to hearing from other board members, the public and all other stakeholders for suggestions on how best to construct this committee and how to make it most effective.
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The budget amount was not disclosed in the memo, but Healey said it matched the amount appropriated for Patriot High School, which opened in 2011. The “construction fund” was approved by the previous school board, which also approved a $97.9 million bid for the new school. Healey said careful negotiations with vendors allowed the school to save about $56,000 on administrative office furniture, $6,000 on football helmets, $14,000 on student desks and about $51,000 on teacher desks. The school also opted to purchase four “gator” golf carts, saving another $13,000. In his memo, Healey wrote that the piano purchase will not impact class sizes or staffing decisions at the high school. “It seems ironic that had we just kept the nicer administrative furniture, purchased the same number of gators/golf carts as [Patriot High School], not spent hours negotiating better prices to maximize the EDUCATION
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We can have a worldclass high school… we’re buying this world-class piano. When are we going to make sure our salaries are world-class for our teachers? SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER JUSTIN WILK use of taxpayers’ money, or simply bought a mediocre piano that would not meet the needs and aspirations of our students, this issue would not have become part of the public discussion,” Healey wrote. “Instead, we did all of these things to focus more of the construction money for the direct benefit of students and to prioritize the arts at Colgan High School.” The piano is not the only high-ticket item that’s been purchased for the school, Kavits said last week. Among a long list of purchases, the school also spent about $97,000 on weight room equipment, $560,000 on electronic smartboards and about $75,000 on football helmets, shoulder pads, pants and pads. Still, it’s not clear if those explanations will be enough to satisfy the school board, which was scheduled to hold its next meeting Wednesday, May 4, after press time. Sawyers said he planned to talk about his idea to form what he called a “School Procurement Oversite Committee,” which he envisions as a group appointed by the school board to review large purchases permitted by the schools site-based management structure, which gives principals some degree of financial autonomy. The committee would be charged with “making certain that [purchases are] appropriate, meaning said purchase conforms with the needs of the school at a price the community, as reflected by the composition of the committee, considers reasonable.” Wilk said would consider the committee idea, but still thinks the piano should go back. Wilk is married to a high school drama and English teacher and said he “loves the arts but I love our employees more.” He said the school board should prioritize teacher step increases in the county’s five-year spending plan. The teachers are expected to receive a step increase next year, meaning they will be permitted to move up one level on the salary scale, at a cost to the school division of more than $18 million. “It is apples to oranges, I agree,” Wilk said of comparing a $125,000 piano to an $18 million step increase. “But the message this sends is that, here we go again. We can have a world-class high school… we’re buying this world-class piano. When are we going to make sure our salaries are world-class for our teachers?” SPORTS
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Forum highlights abuse-prevention efforts in Hispanic community BRIAN TROMPETER
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Asked during a second-grade school assignment to draw a picture of the person she hoped to become, Heather Sarmiento surprised her teachers and family by depicting herself as a police officer. “I wanted people to feel safe,” said Sarmiento, who had witnessed violence in her home as a child. “I was already thinking, ‘I want something different for myself and for other people.’” Sarmiento eventually ended up studying educational psychology in college and now serves as prevention and education coordinator with the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services. She was the keynote speaker at the Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect’s (HACAN) 22nd annual Child Abuse Prevention Breakfast, held April 29 at the Mason District Governmental Center in Annandale. Formed in 1985, HACAN helps local governmental agencies combat child abuse and neglect within the Hispanic/Latino community. The Falls Church-based nonprofit’s Morning Star program serves children ages 6 and older in the Culmore area by building their self-esteem and leadership skills. Another HACAN program, STAR, is aimed at adolescents and teaches them
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logical space” on the Virginia political landscape. Virginia Republican activists, who know Stewart for his hardline on undocumented immigrants, likely now consider Stewart the most conservative Republican candidate in the race, followed by U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman and then Ed Gillespie, who many view as the most “establishment” of the three, Kidd said. Also, Stewart will no doubt benefit from Trump’s coattails, Kidd said. “If Donald Trump … becomes president, I can’t imagine how that wouldn’t redound to Corey Stewart in a pretty big way,” Kidd said. Kidd said Gillespie is still mostly likely to win the Republican nod, because he’ll have more money, more name-recognition and more credibility, due to his strong showing against Sen. Mark Warner in 2014. But he said he can’t rule Stewart out. “The space is there for him ideologically, and I can see a path for him to get the nomination,” Kidd said. “It’s a long and winding path, but we’ll see what happens.” Stewart said he agrees his connection with Trump will help his chances in the race. But while Stewart agreed he and Cuccinelli are both “very, very conservative,” he said he’ll focus his campaign
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the state government. Unlicensed centers serving fewer students now have to inform clients about their lack of licensing, she said. It is essential to provide “wrap-around” services to families that are struggling financially, Favola said. “Addressing financial pressures goes a long way to getting those families stabilized,” she said. Supervisor Penelope Gross (D-Mason) said Fairfax County officials now are examining all 390 county agencies and programs under its Lines of Business review process, including ones involving human services. The county annually spends about $4 million and employs 30 people for childneglect prevention services, “but even with that, we are just treading water on the case load,” Gross said. County workers last year helped 624 families last year, she said. “It truly is a community effort,” Gross said. “It is not one or the other. It is all of us together.” Sarmiento, who grew up in Fairfax County and attended Lee High School in Springfield, told the audience how she began going on mission trips to Honduras at age 16. She has gone there 14 times and made another such trip to Mexico. The agency for which Sarmiento works soon will begin screenings of “The Mask You Live In,” a documentary that examines how gender roles and expectations can lead to unhealthy relationships. “We don’t want to leave men out,” she said. “We need to involve the whole community.” Sarmiento, who is pregnant, urged those who wished to follow up on the agency’s programs to contact her office.
less on social issues and more on what he considers the state’s biggest challenge: the economy. “Look, the state has a lot of problems,” Stewart said. “We have an economic problems. Our competitiveness in business development has dwindled. We’ve got underemployment issues … I’m going to stay focused on these things.” As a Roman Catholic, Stewart said he’s pro-life and believes marriage “is between a man and a woman.” But he insists he won’t push those issues. “Look, we’re all Americans. We all have equal rights, and I’m certainly not going after anything like that,” he said. Stewart noted that if he can be successful in majority-minority Prince William County where voters picked Democrats for state and national offices for the last several election cycles, it likely his supporters aren’t voting on those issues anyway. “It’s not because everyone agrees with me on my views on social issues,” he added. “It’s because I’m a tough leader who speaks directly and gets things done.” Stewart lives in Dale City, on the historic Bel Air plantation, with his wife Maria and two high school-age sons, both of whom attend a private Catholic school.
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Donald and Phyllis Russell of Pittsburgh, PA and a sister Barbara Bohan of Pittston, PA.
him; Jeanne E. Lawson (Stephen) of Charlotte N.C., William D. Moore (Laurie) of Manassas Va., James B. Moore of Manassas Va., Alice A. L. Golladay (Brian) of Bristow Va., Mary M. Moore and John W. Moore Jr. (Glenda), all of Manassas Va., and many caring cousins, nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a long-time partner, Sara Dustin, and her children Jennifer Siegler and Dustin Siegler.
Survived by her loving husband Stephen J. Kowalewski of Manassas, VA and her children Stefan Kowalewski and wife Michelle of Youngsville, NC, Leon Kowalewski and wife Kimberly of Brentsville, VA, Mark Kowalewski, daughter-in-law Keta Kowalewski of Manassas, VA and Kathleen Paiva and husband George of Sparks, NV; one sister Joanne Dunn and husband Russ of Pittsburgh, PA; 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and one on the way and by many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and the many she “adopted” into her family.
UMEKO KITAMURA BRYANT
Umeko Kitamura Bryant, age 87, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her home in Woodbridge, VA. Umeko was born on March 6, 1929. She was born, raised and educated in Tokyo, Japan where she graduated from high school in March 1945, the year World War II ended. She met her husband, Robert, while he was stationed in Japan with the Occupational Forces. When his military tour of duty ended in 1952, her husband brought her and their two children to America settling in the Washington, D.C. area. In later years, having returned to military life, they enjoyed traveling across the USA, back to Japan, and throughout Europe. Umeko was well loved and admired by her family and friends.
The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 2-4 PM at which time a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 PM. Interment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration at www. theaftd.org/get-involved/ways-to give/ electronically.
Memorial donations may be made in Umeko’s name to: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRFA) or Capital Caring (Hospice) or any charity of your choice.
PHYLLIS DONALDA KOWALEWSKI
Phyllis Donalda Kowalewski, age 73 of Manassas, VA passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 after a courageous battle with Frontotemporal Disease. She was born on October 24, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA where she was a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School. She attended the South Side Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her LPN. She married the love of her life, Stephen J. Kowalewski on July 28, 1962. The two traveled extensively overseas for the next 17 years. Phyllis had a great love for her children, grandchildren, going to the beach, birdwatching, cooking, and most of all reading. She will be remembered for her love of yellow roses, hummingbirds, making Christmas cookies, NASCAR racing, the Pittsburgh Steelers and visiting wineries.
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Survivors include his wife, Jeanie Garcia; his children, Luanne Grimaldo (Juan); Christopher Garcia; Gregory Garcia (Renee); and David Garcia (Kate); nine grandchildren; eight great grand-children; five brothers; and four sisters. He was preceded in death by a son, Agapito Garcia, III.
Family and friends are invited to gather Saturday, May 14, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, 172 King St. in Boscawen. A memorial service will follow immediately in the Cremation Society chapel. His ashes will be interred with his daughter at Contoocook Village Cemetery. The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information or to leave a message of condolence please go to www.csnh.com.
A service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 9, at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Quantico National Cemetery. A reception will be held at Triangle Baptist Church, 4345 Inn Street, Triangle, VA 22172, following the burial. Online guest book is at covenantfuneralservice.com.
DANA CAMILLE STEVENSON
Dana Camille Stevenson was born on February 29, 1980, in Savannah, Georgia to David and Josie Stevenson. Dana attended C.D. Hylton Senior High School and obtained her undergraduate degree from Radford University. She went on to pursue her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Old Dominion University. Dana had many passions which include working with students, being a foster mom, cooking gourmet meals and dancing. On Friday, April 29, 2016 is when the Lord called Dana home. Those who celebrate her life and who will always cherish loving memories are: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Stevenson, Fredericksburg, VA; two brothers, Mr. David Stevenson Jr., and Mr. Joseph Stevenson, Fredericksburg, VA. And a host of aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends. Family and friends will be received at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City VA 22193 on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 from 2:00pm-3:00pm; with a life celebration service beginning at 3:00pm
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Agapito Galindo Garcia, Jr., 72, of Prince William County, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016, at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 8, at Covenant Funeral Service, Stafford.
Preceding her in death were her father, mother, brother, and 3 sisters; husband, Robert; son, Frank; daughter, Catherine; and grandson, Ryan. She is survived by 2 sons, Michael Bryant, of Alexandria, VA and Barney Bryant of Tacoma, WA; 3 daughters, Dori Evans of Lake Ridge, VA, Margaret Nomi-Abdo of Springfield, VA, and Gail Gorczyca of Rome, NY; 17 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. The funeral was held on April 25, 2016 at Mountcastle Funeral Home in Woodbridge, VA. Her interment followed at Quantico National Cemetery.
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John had a special gift when it came to reading and absorbed knowledge his entire life through books. Born in Middleborough, Mass., he grew up in Manassas, Va., attended St. Mark’s Methodist Church in his youth and graduated from Stonewall Jackson Senior High School. He later moved to New England and settled in New Hampshire. He spent time with his Virginia family over the years and enjoyed his time with them on their annual trips to Swift’s Beach, Mass. He enjoyed his Harley, bowling and collecting antiques (especially Morse code keys) related to his many interests. John will be missed by the wide circle family and friends attached to him over the years who knew and loved him.
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John Carle Moore, 63, of Contoocook passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 following a long battle with throat cancer. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sonya Lynn Moore (DoD 1989) and his father, John W. Moore, Sr. (DoD 1988). John leaves behind his daughter, Laura K. Moore of Boscawen, and his son, Nathaniel W. Moore of Belmont. He also leaves his loving mother, Alice L. Moore of Manassas Park, Va., along with all his siblings who will dearly miss
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In the weeks ahead, students, staff and community members will work to embrace a STEVEN WALTS new name to carry Godwin Middle School into the future. It’s time. It’s time to realize that only the name is changing. Long held values of hard work, service and accomplishment remain central to the school’s identity. They are a perfect fit with the name and example of George M. Hampton. The 87-year old rose to the rank of colonel during decades of Army service that began when AfricanAmerican leadership was not widely embraced by the military or society. Still, Hampton excelled and led. He went on to serve Prince William County and the common-
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wealth for decades, as a mentor to students, a trusted advisor to community members, and serving the administrations of multiple governors. His George M. Hampton Foundation donates to scholarships that enhance opportunities for local students. The naming of a school in his honor was earned through years of action and service. It’s time to let go of the divisive debate about whether Hampton’s name should have replaced that of former Gov. Mills E. Godwin. Thoughtful people can disagree about whether Godwin’s actions late in life redeemed his longterm legacy. Still, the governor’s one-time leadership of efforts to keep Virginia schools segregated remains an affront to many. In an increasingly diverse and inclusive community, it’s time for the name on this school to honor and inspire every student. EDUCATION
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Our students can learn much from the transition. They can discuss and evaluate Godwin legacy. They can learn about the responsibilities of elected representatives to make difficult decisions that settle controversial issues. And they can meet their school’s new namesake and discover what it means to excel against the odds and commit to a life of service. The seeds of learning and inspiration have been planted. Staff members, parents and alumnae can help them take root, while ensuring that the rich history of the school they love lives on. The rest is up to our students. Let’s unite behind them as they make the George M. Hampton Middle School blossom as their school. It’s time. Dr. Steven L. Walts is the superintendent of Prince William County Schools SPORTS
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HOROSCOPES ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Friends and companions could invite you out for a little fun on the town this evening. If you are single, they may have secret plans to set up a meeting with someone that they would like to see you with. If you are not single, you may be going out with another couple.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) There are financial challenges indicated in your chart. You may get an unexpected credit card bill or hear that an investment is riskier than you anticipated. If you are going shopping right now, stick to a strict budget as you will be tempted to overspend.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) You may be getting some extra money soon, but you will be tempted to move into “spendthrift” mode, with gusto, and far too quickly. Slow things down. You can best expand your future prosperity by focusing on paying down debts and boosting your savings.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Good financial news will be heading your way right now. A check will be in the mail. There may be new investments in your company. News of a raise, bonus or promotion will perk up your spirits. Your energy will be higher than normal. You may benefit from some physical exercise right now.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21) There may be more older friends in your circle of friends, and you may be thinking about ways to combine fun with exercise to improve your health and wellness. You could be taking up yoga, sports, or starting a simple walking club.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You could have an argument with a friend right now about spiritual or religious values. You can avoid it, by not letting yourself get drawn into the subject in the first place. You can’t win that debate, because if you do, you may lose a friend.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) I guess you are determined to beat your head against the family brick wall, huh? Well, in some cases that may be necessary. You may have to deal with someone who just plain isn’t being reasonable. But in a lot of cases it’s going to be you who is the stubborn one.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You may hear of a stock option bonus or hear of an alluring “inside” tip, but it may not be all it is cracked up to be. If you are tempted to make a risky bet on the markets, put down only what you can afford to lose, especially if it involves high tech stocks.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Just because things are turning around in some areas of life does not mean you have to feel great all the time. If you are feeling a bit down, just let it be. Fighting it will only make it worse. Make sure?to get all the sleep and recreation time you will be needing to stay on track. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You will find your energies lightening up. You could have a premonition that good things are about to happen. Your intuition or spiritual beliefs could open doorways to greater intimacy and mutual compassion in your closest relationships. CLASSIFIED
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may encounter a delay to that light at the end of the tunnel, but take heart, this too will pass. A long awaited change in your career or financial future is still on track. It may just take a little longer than you expected or hoped. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A financial issue or concerns could bring you closer together with family members. Learn to listen to the wisdom of the older women in your family or community. You may be surprised to discover how much they know.
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he more John Caicedo looked toward the dugout, the madder Mike Covington got. The Potomac High School baseball coach believed in Caicedo’s pitching ability, but Caicedo remained a tough sell. Caicedo threw four pitches for strikes and possessed a loose arm on his lanky 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame. But he lacked confidence, especially in situations like the one he faced during a game last fall at East Carolina University against a showcase team. Caicedo wanted Covington to bail him out. Covington, though, refused assistance. By staying put, Covington told Caicedo he needed to overcome his fear by digging in. “You are better than you think you are,” Covington said afterward to Caicedo in explaining why he was angry with his right-handed pitcher. Caicedo proved Covington right by throwing the two best games of
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his life, a one-hitter and a two-hitter against top-flight competition. And Caicedo’s proving Covington right again this spring for Potomac. Since coming back from knee surgery March 10, Caicedo has become the difference maker for a talented team in search of one final piece to complete them. Caicedo is hitting .526 and has not allowed an earned run in 18.1 innings, while going 3-0 in his first year as a fulltime starting pitcher. After losing 14-9 April 6 to Battlefield to start the season 6-3, Potomac has won seven straight going into Wednesday’s game against Brooke Point. The streak includes victories over three of Prince William County’s top teams in Hylton, Patriot and Forest Park. Potomac was in position to beat Battlefield, but injuries left the Panthers down to their last available pitcher that day. The Bobcats took advantage
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by scoring 10 runs in the top of the seventh. But Caicedo’s return gives Potomac more depth and stabilizes the rotation at a critical time with conference play underway. Caicedo has shown no rust in his five appearances. In his last outing April 29 against North Stafford, Caicedo pitched 6.1 innings as the Panthers won their Conference 15 opener 7-0. He is scheduled to start Friday when the Panthers host Mountain View in a showdown between the conference’s two best teams. Caicedo, who joined the Potomac varsity as a late-season call-up freshman year and was a first-team all-conference utility player last season after hitting .323, has been around Covington long enough to not take his coach’s gruff demeanor personally. Caicedo knew Covington had his best interests at heart no matter how Covington expressed it. “That’s why [CovPITCH ington] is such a great PAGE 23 coach,” Caicedo said.
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With five picks left Saturday in the NFL Draft, Battlefield High School graduate BoBo Beathard’s agent called with good news. The Arizona Cardinals wanted to sign Beathard as an undrafted rookie free agent. Beathard’s agent advised him to accept the offer in case no other team offered the same deal. Beathard agreed. The only other option was a tryout, which, unlike his opportunity with Arizona, did not guarantee a spot in training camp. The Cardinals were the first team to reach out to Beathard. Other NFL teams expressed interest later that night in Beathard, including the Washington Redskins who talked to Beathard directly. The Redskins asked him whether he had signed with another team. When Beathard told Washington he had, the conversation ended with Washington wishing him good luck. Right after the draft concluded, Beathard’s grandfather Bobby called
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to offer encouragement. At the time, Bobby Beathard, the former Washington Redskins’ general manager, was unaware his grandson had signed with Arizona. “He was excited,” Beathard said. “He knew some people there and said it was a good organization and a good fit.” Beathard, one of 16 undrafted rookie agents signed by the Cardinals, will attend a rookie mini-camp Friday through Sunday in Arizona. Beathard, who followed the draft at his Haymarket home with his mom and stepfather, said he was not surprised he went undrafted. He was surprised, though, by the Cardinals’ interest since he had not spoken with anyone from the organization at great length. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound Beathard was a wide receiver/return specialist at Appalachian State and an all-state safety his senior season at Battlefield in helping the Bobcats go 13-2 and win the Division 6 state title in 2010.
Battlefield HS graduate BoBo Beathard was one of 16 players signed by Arizona as undrafted rookie free agents. APPALACHIAN STATE
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in a 10-1 win over Woodbridge. Then in his first start of the season, Caicedo impressed University of Mary Washington assistant baseball coach Brandon Coffey after going five innings and allowing three hits April 20 in a 4-2 win over Patriot. The Eagles entered the picture at Covington’s request. At the time, Caicedo was committed to Marymount. His first choice was to attend
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“He understands me as a person. I have come a long way. To be the ace on the team, this will be my time to show what we’re working on.” Early on, Caicedo was unsure how much he’d contribute this season after tearing the meniscus in his left knee while doing squat exercises last December in the Potomac weight room. The initial diagnosis was not promising after Caicedo was told he’d either play one or two games near the end of the season or not play at all. But Caicedo was determined to compete his senior season, especially after the surgery was pushed up 13 days John Caicedo has committed to the University of Mary Washington for DAVID FAWCETT | INSIDENOVA from the origi- baseball. nal date of March 23. Caicedo attended hour-long physical Mary Washington for academics, but he therapy sessions three times a week for didn’t think he was good enough to play two-and-a-half weeks and then did extra for the baseball team. Coffey, a former work on his own to speed up his recovery. Osbourn High School standout, changed He remained patient, but it wasn’t easy. Caicedo’s thinking. The school invited Caicedo was a spectator when Po- Caicedo for a visit and then offered him tomac’s season began March 15. His only a spot on a team that Caicedo accepted. activity was fetching foul balls during Caicedo admits he still fights selfgames. doubt. Even during his sterling perfor“I hated sitting on the bench,” Caicedo mance against North Stafford, Caicedo said. “It was really annoying. To see our team lose, not being able to help them sought Covington’s help. But he’s getting better at staying focused on the task at was the hardest thing.” In his first game back, Caicedo made hand. Covington believes in him. His up for lost time. He pitched two innings teammates believe in him. The rest is up of relief and went 3 for 4 with a single, to Caicedo. double and triple and two RBIs April 13 “I have to trust myself,” Caicedo said. CLASSIFIED
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Conference Defensive Player of the Year. The senior end from Shenandoah University led the conference in tackles for loss (14) and sacks (seven). The 6-foot-5, 270-pound Payne recorded at least one tackle behind the line of scrimmage in all but two games. His best performance was in a 34-17 win over Catholic where he totaled a season-high four tackles for loss and three sacks.
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Sherman Rivers and Steve Miles have been named the boys basketball coaches for Patriot and Osbourn Park high schools. Rivers is a 1999 Potomac High School graduate. He was a three-year starter for the Panthers and finished with 1,193 career points. SHERMAN RIVERS Rivers played four years at William & Mary and then professionally overseas. Rivers has been serving as an assistant at Potomac for five of the last six years. He was a member of the coaching staff on the Panthers’ two state title teams in 2014 and 2016. Rivers replaces Daniel Nemerow, who stepped down April 7. Nemerow was Patriot’s first head coach when the school opened in 2011. The Pioneers have not posted a winning record in the program’s history. Their best season was 2012-13 when they went 13-13 overall. This past season, Patriot finished 1-7 in Conference 8 and
6-19 overall. Miles was an all-state performer at Hayfield High School, where he finished his career with 1,515 points and earned a spot in the school’s basketball hall of fame. In college, he was the 1998-99 Big South Conference Rookie of the Year at Coastal Carolina. After transferring to American for his final two years, STEVE MILES Miles was a first-team all-Patriot League selection as a senior. The 6-2 guard played professionally for two years in Ireland before returning home and getting into coaching. He has spent the last 10 seasons as an assistant at Lake Braddock. Miles replaces Darnell Barbour as Osbourn Park’s head coach. Barbour led the Yellow Jackets for four seasons. Osbourn Park has not recorded a winning season since 2007-08, which also marks the last time the Yellow Jackets reached regionals. Osbourn Park was 5-17 overall this season and 1-7 in Conference 8.
Stonewall Jackson raising money for Officer Down Charity Stonewall Jackson High School’s boys varsity lacrosse team will hold a fundraiser Friday for the Officer Down Charity when the Raiders host Osbourn Park in their 6 p.m. regular-season final on Senior Night. Stonewall Jackson will honor law enforcement officers by selling T-shirts designed by head coach Adam Ward and accepting donations for the Officer Down Charity. The cost of each shirt is $25 and all money raised will go to the Officer Down Charity, which benefits the families of police officers killed in the line of duty. SUBMITTED NEWS
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PREP STANDINGS
(THROUGH MAY 3)
BASEBALL CONFERENCE 4
NOTE: RECORDS BASED ON SUBMISSIONS
SOFTBALL Conference
Overall
CONFERENCE 4
(second meeting counts toward conference)
BOYS SOCCER Conference
Overall
CONFERENCE 4
(second meeting counts toward conference)
GIRLS SOCCER Conference
Overall
CONFERENCE 4
(second meeting counts toward conference)
Conference
Overall
(second meeting counts toward conference)
Riverbend
1-0
13-1
Hylton
1-0
14-0
Colonial Forge
1-0-0
10-1-0
Riverbend
1-0-0
7-4-0
Hylton
1-0
12-3
Riverbend
1-0
14-1
Forest Park
1-0-0
9-1-0
Forest Park
1-0-0
6-2-2
Colonial Forge
1-0
10-3
Forest Park
0-1
9-6
Riverbend
1-0-0
7-3-1
Woodbridge
1-0-0
6-4-0
Freedom
0-0
0-11
Woodbridge
0-0
4-10
Freedom
1-0-0
5-4-1
Hylton
1-1-0
3-9-0
Forest Park
0-1
9-6
Colonial Forge
0-0
3-9
Woodbridge
0-1-0
5-5-0
Freedom
0-1-0
1-8-0
Woodbridge
0-1
5-8
Freedom
0-0
0-10
Gar-Field
0-1-0
4-5-2
Gar-Field
0-1-0
3-8-0
Gar-Field
0-1
1-13
Gar-Field
0-1
2-12
Hylton
0-2-0
6-6-0
Colonial Forge
0-1-0
2-7-1
Conference
Overall
Conference
Overall
Conference
Overall
CONFERENCE 8
Conference
Overall
CONFERENCE 8
(teams play each other twice and both count as conference games)
CONFERENCE 8
CONFERENCE 8
(teams play each other twice and both count as conference games)
(teams play each other twice and both count as conference games)
(teams play each other twice and both count as conference games)
Battlefield
5-0
14-3
Osbourn Park
5-0
14-3
Battlefield
5-0-1
11-1-1
Battlefield
5-0-0
12-0-0
Patriot
4-2
11-6
Battlefield
4-1
12-3
Stonewall Jackson
1-1-2
5-2-3
Osbourn Park
3-1-0
10-2-0
Osbourn
2-3
7-9
Patriot
3-3
6-8
Osbourn Park
1-1-2
3-4-4
Patriot
2-2-0
8-2-2
Osbourn Park
2-3
6-9
Stonewall Jackson
1-4
6-9
Osbourn
1-3-1
4-7-1
Osbourn
1-4-0
6-7-0
0-5
2-15
Osbourn
0-5
3-13
Patriot
1-4-0
4-9-0
Stonewall Jackson
Conference
Overall
Conference
Overall
Conference
Overall
Stonewall Jackson CONFERENCE 15
CONFERENCE 15
(second meeting counts toward conference)
CONFERENCE 15
(second meeting counts toward conference)
CONFERENCE 15
(second meeting counts toward conference)
0-4-0
3-8-0
Conference
Overall
(second meeting counts toward conference)
Potomac
1-0
13-3
Brooke Point
1-0
13-2
Massaponax
1-0-0
10-2-0
North Stafford
2-0-0
8-2-1
Mountain View
1-0
12-3
Mountain View
1-0
7-7
Mountain View
1-0-0
5-5-1
Mountain View
2-0-0
7-1-3
Massaponax
1-0
8-8
North Stafford
1-0
5-7
Potomac
1-0-0
5-7-0
Massaponax
1-1-0
6-6-1
Stafford
0-1
7-9
Stafford
0-1
8-6
Stafford
1-1-0
4-7-1
Brooke Point
0-1-0
2-6-2
North Stafford
0-1
4-12
Potomac
0-1
5-10
Brooke Point
0-1-0
1-8-0
Potomac
0-1-0
2-9-0
Brooke Point
0-1
0-7
Massaponax
0-1
3-11
North Stafford
0-2-0
0-11-0
Stafford
0-2-0
3-8-1
Conference
Overall
Conference
Overall
CONFERENCE 28
Conference
Overall
CONFERENCE 28
Conference
Overall
CONFERENCE 28
CONFERENCE 28
(both meetings count toward conference)
(both meetings count toward conference)
(both meetings count toward conference)
(both meetings count toward conference)
Brentsville
6-2
13-5
Brentsville
8-0
15-1
Brentsville
1-3-0
2-9-1
Brentsville
4-0-0
10-1-1
Manassas Park
1-6
3-14
Manassas Park
0-6
0-17
Manassas Park
3-1-0
5-7-1
Manassas Park
0-3-0
0-12-1
BRIEFS DOST HEADS TO NCAA DIVISION III TOURNAMENT Kayla Dost (Brentsville) was named to the ODAC All-Tournament Softball Team after helping lead Virginia Wesleyan to the championship and a spot in the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Marlins defeated Eastern MenKAYLA DOST nonite 10-9 Monday in nine innings. Dost finished tied for the team lead with three hits, among them a two-run homer with two outs in the fourth inning. Dost also had three RBIs and three runs scored. Virginia Wesleyan trailed 9-5 in the sixth before scoring three runs in the sixth and one in the seventh to tie the game. Dost started the rally with a double that scored one run to make the score 9-6. Dost then scored herself to bring the Marlins within one. The top-seeded Marlins (38-5) will learn their next matchup May 9 when the tournament pairings are announced at 1 p.m. HERNANDEZ SELECTED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Alexa Hernandez (Woodbridge) was named to the 2016 Mountain East Conference Softball A l l - To u r n a m e nt Team. Hernandez ALEXA HERNANDEZ earned all-tourna-
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PREP SPORTS SCHEDULE ment honors after the Cavaliers (28-30, 15-17 MEC), who were seeded fourth in the MEC South division, to the consolation bracket finals and a 3-2 record over the weekend. A senior second baseman for UVa.Wise, Hernandez hit .444 over the weekend, going 8-for-18 at the plate. In five games, Hernandez totaled eight hits, six runs and three RBIs. Her best game was a 4-for-5 performance in the win against Shepherd where she scored three times, made two extra-base hits and tallied two RBI. The senior finished the weekend with a .556 slugging percentage and .500 on base percentage, not to mention a perfect fielding percentage that included nine putouts and three assists. Hernandez was also an all-conference second-team selection. - UVAWise CAA HONORS BROWN AGAIN Patriot High School graduate Nick Brown was chosen as the Colonial Athletic Association Pitcher of the Week for the second straight week. The William & Mary junior righthander allowed just one hit over eight shutout innings in the Tribe’s 10-0 victory over Delaware last Friday. NICK BROWN Brown struck out seven and didn’t allow a runner past second base for the second straight game. Brown hasn’t allowed a run over the past 16.1 innings. - CAA
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THURSDAY, MAY 5
MONDAY, MAY 9
» Stafford at Potomac, 6 p.m.
BASEBALL » Freedom at Hylton, 6 p.m.
BASEBALL » Freedom at John Paul, 5:30 p.m. » Battlefield at Stonewall Jackson, 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
BOYS SOCCER » Osbourn at Osbourn Park, 7 p.m. » Stonewall Jackson at Patriot, 7 p.m. » Mount Vernon at Woodbridge, 7 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER » Osbourn Park at Osbourn, 7 p.m. » Patriot at Stonewall Jackson, 7 p.m. » Woodbridge at Mount Vernon, 7:15 p.m. SOFTBALL » Battlefield at Stonewall Jackson, 6 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 6 SOFTBALL » Osbourn Park at Battlefield, 6 p.m. » Osbourn at Stonewall Jackson, 6 p.m. » Kettle Run at Brentsville, 6 p.m. » Forest Park at Riverbend, 6 p.m. » Gar-Field at Freedom, 6 p.m. » Colonial Forge at Hylton, 6 p.m. » Mountain View at Potomac, 6 p.m. BOYS SOCCER » Kettle Run at Brentsville, 7 p.m. » Forest Park at Riverbend, 7 p.m. » Gar-Field at Freedom, 7 p.m. » Colonial Forge at Hylton, 7 p.m. » Mountain View at Potomac, 7 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER » Brentsville at Kettle Run, 7 p.m. » Riverbend at Forest Park, 7 p.m. » Freedom at Gar-Field, 7 p.m. » Hylton at Colonial Forge, 7 p.m. » Potomac at Mountain View, 7 p.m. BASEBALL » Mountain View at Potomac, 6 p.m. » Osbourn Park at Battlefield, 6 p.m. » Kettle Run at Brentsville, 6 p.m. » Forest Park at Riverbend, 6 p.m. » Gar-Field at Freedom, 6 p.m. » Colonial Forge at Hylton, 6 p.m. » Osbourn at Stonewall Jackson, 6 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 7 BASEBALL » Patriot at Osbourn, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL » Patriot at Osbourn, 4 p.m. NEWS
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BOYS SOCCER » Battlefield at Stonewall Jackson, 7 p.m. » Patriot at Osbourn, 7 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER » Osbourn at Patriot, 7 p.m. » Stonewall Jackson at Battlefield, 7 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER » Patriot at Osbourn Park, 7 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER » Osbourn Park at Stonewall Jackson, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 12
SOFTBALL » Freedom at Hylton, 6 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 10 SOFTBALL » Liberty at Manassas Park, 6 p.m. » Stafford at Potomac, 6 p.m. » Patriot at Battlefield, 6 p.m. » Stonewall Jackson at Osbourn Park, 7 p.m. » Brentsville at Eastern View, 6 p.m. » Woodbridge at Forest Park, 6 p.m. » Freedom at Riverbend, 6 p.m. » Colonial Forge at Gar-Field, 6 p.m. » Osbourn Park at Stonewall Jackson, 6 p.m. BOYS SOCCER » Fauquier at Manassas Park, 7 p.m. » Battlefield at Madison, 7 p.m. » Brentsville at Eastern View, 7 p.m. » Woodbridge at Forest Park, 7 p.m. » Freedom at Riverbend, 7 p.m. » Stafford at Potomac, 7 p.m. » Colonial Forge at Gar-Field, 7 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER » Manassas Park at Fauquier, 7 p.m. » Madison at Battlefield, 7 p.m. » Gar-Field at Colonial Forge, 7 p.m. » Potomac at Stafford, 7 p.m. » Eastern View at Brentsville, 7 p.m. » Forest Park at Woodbridge, 7 p.m. » Osbourn Park at Patriot, 7 p.m. BASEBALL » Brentsville at Eastern View, 4:45 p.m. » Fauquier at Manassas Park, 6 p.m. » Patriot at Battlefield, 6 p.m. » Woodbridge at Forest Park, 6 p.m. » Freedom at Riverbend, 6 p.m. » Colonial Forge at Gar-Field, 6 p.m. » Osbourn Park at Stonewall Jackson, 6 p.m. OPINION
BASEBALL » Woodbridge vs. Osbourn Park at Pftizner Stadium, 6 p.m.
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BOYS SOCCER » Osbourn Park at Battlefield, 7 p.m. » Osbourn at Stonewall Jackson, 7 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER » Battlefield at Osbourn Park, 7 p.m. » Stonewall Jackson at Osbourn, 7 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 13 SOFTBALL » Liberty at Manassas Park, 6 p.m. » Potomac at Massaponax, 6 p.m. » Culpeper at Brentsville, 6 p.m. » Freedom at Forest Park, 6 p.m. » Hylton at Woodbridge, 6 p.m. BASEBALL » Liberty at Manassas Park, 6 p.m. » Culpeper at Brentsville, 6 p.m. » Freedom at Forest Park, 6 p.m. » John Paul vs. Gar-Field at Pfitzner Stadium, 6 p.m. » Hylton at Woodbridge, 6 p.m. » Potomac at Massaponax, 6 p.m. BOYS SOCCER » Liberty at Manassas Park, 7 p.m. » Culpeper at Brentsville, 7 p.m. » Hylton at Woodbridge, 7 p.m. » Forest Park at Freedom, 7 p.m. » Potomac at Massaponax, 7 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER » Manassas Park at Liberty, 7 p.m. » Brentsville at Culpeper, 7 p.m. » Freedom at Forest Park, 7 p.m. » Woodbridge at Hylton, 7 p.m. » Massaponax at Potomac, 7 p.m. » Note: All schedules subject to change LIFESTYLE
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A few good cooks Contestants compete to make MREs more gourmet, less sustenance
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lthough combat rations have evolved over the last 30 years, the tan-bagged Meal-Ready-to Eat, commonly known as the MRE by service members, provides sustenance but is far from a gourmet meal. The National Museum of the Marine Corps recently issued a challenge to a few good cooks to modify an MRE and create a better entrée and dessert from a selection of two MREs during the fourth MRE CookOff. After more than 30 years of development, the Department of Defense had introduced an updated version of MRE rations. The modern rations are designed to reflect popular meals and special diets. At the museum event, small tables staged with a metal canteen cup and nonperishable condiments were provided for each contestant. Ten competitors cooked their rations (pulled blindly from a box) under “field conditions,” using only an alcohol heating can and the two flameless ration heaters found inside the MRE. Carolyne Cobb, 12, began the competition confident as she struggled to open the plastic bag, which contained mashed potatoes, beef brisket and skittles. She discovered two flameless ration heaters and beverage bags. The sixth-grader joined the group as a novice chef who likes to bake with her mother and barbecue with her father. “This is a no-fail situation. No matter what, I just want to have a little fun,” said competitor Lindsey Hansen, a military spouse. “You never
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know what you’re going to get. “I’m hoping I don’t get two omelet MREs,” said Hansen, who came armed with olive oil, an assortment of spices, breadcrumbs and dry pastas. Chefs are allowed to bring some of their own special ingredients, anything that can fit into a one-gallon plastic bag. Although the meals are truly-ready-to eat, the contestants worked to make more palatable entrées from the meats and tomato-based pastas. After one hour of cooking, three judges chose winners in four categories: best presentation, best dessert, best entrée and overall winner. A total of 10 dishes were judged, and the overall winner, who received the sought-after gold canteen cup, was Kathryn Conner of Montclair. Conner’s clever use of the beef taco and chicken fajita MREs impressed the judges. She created a tortilla lasagna accompanied by a peanut butter and jelly brownie covered in cappuccino sauce. Conner was a last-minute entrant to the contest. After arriving to support her friend, a former Marine, she filled one of the open contestant slots as a walk-in for the cooking competition. Her husband, a student at the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, cheered her on as she recreated a meal from the familiar military rations. The best dessert award went to Hansen for her fudge brownie tart with melted chocolate and crumbled toaster pastry. The best presentation award went to Tina and David Minden.
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Cook-off judges Stephen Grant, left, Erik Harris and Dave Cobb give an MRE creation the taste test.
Hubert Noboa, right, and his son, Tony, of Qunatico Marine Corps base, combine ingredients for their MRE creation as Visitor Services Chief Michele Flynn lights the alcohol stove.
Cook-off judges Stephen Grant, left, Erik Harris and Dave Cobb give an MRE creation the taste test.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FRI. | MAY 6
Woodbridge Lions 9th Annual Golf Tournament - noon | $90-100 Forest Greens Golf Club, 4500 Poa Annua Lane, Triangle Contact: www.valions.org/woodbridge Format will be four-person captain’s choice. A buffet dinner will follow golf. Proceeds from the tournament will support Woodbridge Lions Club projects. For details and registration and sponsorship form, visit www.valions.org/woodbridge. Reithoffer Shows Carnival – 5-11 p.m. | $1.25 for ride tickets Marshall’s Parking Lot at Potomac Mills, 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge Contact: www.simon.com/mall/potomac-mills This is a carnival with about 17 rides, four food wagons, and 10 game booths.
SAT. | MAY 7
Yoga on the Lawn – 9 a.m. | $5-$20 Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge Contact: www.pwcgov.org/RipponLodge Join certified instructor Christopher Glowacki for an hour-long Vinyasa yoga practice. This class welcomes beginning yoga students to well-versed devotees. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, towel and plenty of water; beginners may want to bring a block and/ or strap. Classes are offered most Saturday morning from May to September. American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign - 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.| Free Tabernacle Baptist Church, 8275 Barrett Drive, Manassas Contact: 703-368-8610 The American Red Cross needs your help to install smoke alarms through the Prince William County community. Volunteers are needed to canvass nearby neighborhoods. Garden Club of Montclair Plant Sale – 8 a.m. | Free Southlake Recreation Association, 5070 Higgins Drive, Montclair Contact: gardenclubofmontclair.com Perennials, plants that come back every year, all tried and tested in the club’s gardens will be available for purchase. White Elephant Sale – 9 a.m-2 p.m. | Free Buckhall United Methodist Church, 10251 Moore Drive, Manassas Contact: 703-368-0276 Looking for treasures and gently used items? Come on in and shop at Buckhall UMC. Hot dog lunches available. Prince William Community Paper Shred - 9 a.m. | Free Prince William County Landfill, 14811 Dumfries Road, Manassas Contact: (703) 792-5750 The paper shred event accepts confidential documents and is open to residents only – no business or commercial shredding.
Mad Hatters Tea Party – 11 a.m. | Free Potomac Community Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge Contact: 703-792-8330 This event is for all ages accompanied by an adult. Celebrate Children’s Book Week with a fanciful tea party. Dress as your favorite book character and join in for activities, treats and of course, tea. This is limited to the first 40 children.
Brentsville Court and Trades Day – 11 a.m. | Free Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow Contact: 703-365-7895 Discover what court was like in Brentsville during its days as the fourth county courthouse of Prince William County. Come sit in on a trial and learn about the court proceedings of the 1800s, which differ greatly from today. Historic tradesmen and tradeswomen will be showcasing their skills.
SpringFest – 1 p.m. | Free 12450 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax Contact: www.fairlakesfestival.com This family event features children’s shows, musical performances, bounce houses, carnival games, fire and police vehicle tours, food and more. Follow signs to free event parking at 12500 Fair Lakes Circle. Occoquan Art on the Block - 1 p.m. | Free Loft Gallery, 313 Mill Street, Occoquan Contact: www.artontheblockoccoquan.com Enjoy watching artists while they work partake in receptions at each of the galleries - sign up for special drawings. This annual event is a wonderful way to spend Mothers Day weekend with the family. Occoquan has in its galleries more than 60 talented local artists, all within two blocks. There will be a grand prize drawing for a wildlife river tour by Rivershore Charters. Mary Poppins - 2 and 7 p.m. | $15-$20 Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Contact: www.center-for-the-arts.org; 703-330-2787 Pied Piper Theatres presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins.” Everyone’s favorite nanny, Mary Poppins, takes up residence with the Banks family in 1910 England and takes the children on a magical musical adventure. Daisy Bouquet Mother’s Day Vase 2 p.m. | Free Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge Contact: 703-792-4800 Children and teens in grades six through 12 can make a mason jar vase with a bouquet of daisies for their moms. Limit: 20 participants.
Contact: www.historicdumfries.com Does your mom enjoy history, visiting beautiful historic houses, picturesque gardens, and hearing dramatic stories of the past? Treat her to a tour of one of Prince William County’s historic sites. All mothers that visit during the Mother’s Day weekend will receive a complimentary tour of Rippon Lodge, Ben Lomond or the Brentsville Courthouse. Mother’s Day Tea – 1 p.m. | $29.95 Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg Contact: call 703-777-3174 Come enjoy an afternoon celebrating Mother’s Day having tea, shopping and touring the historic property. Mansion tours are offered to tea guests at a discounted price of $6. The tea includes assorted sandwiches, scones with preserves and cream and delicious sweets. Teas require advance reservation and purchase.
MON. | MAY 9
Senator Charles Colgan Charity Golf Tournament - 9 a.m. | $150-$600. Evergreen Country Club, 15900 Berkeley Drive, Haymarket Contact: cdavis@barninc.org; 703-369-1325 Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The format is captain’s choice. Entry fee includes goody bag, breakfast, a grilled lunch on the patio, free beer, soda and snacks on the course and awards banquet. All proceeds go to BARNs programs to end homelessness.
Prince William County and died in the line of duty. Light refreshments will be served following the tribute.
TUE. | MAY 10
Merrimac Farms Wildlife Garden 10 a.m. | Free Merrimac Farm WMA Stone House Visitor Center, 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville Contact: 703-499-4954 This four-season greenscape of native plants creates a high-quality area for families to watch wildlife in a public area that is easy to access. Workday tasks include planting, weeding, mulching and removing invasive plants. Lego Club - 4:30 p.m. | Free Lake Ridge Neighborhood Library, 2239 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge Contact: 703-792-5675 This is for ages 5 and up. The library supplies the Legos so leave personal ones at home. Projects will be on display in the library so bring a camera to record your creation. Needlework Timeout – 7 p.m. | Free Potomac Community Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge Contact: 703-792-8330 Work on your needlework project – crochet, knitting or other types – while sharing conversation with other crafters.
WED. | MAY 11
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 6:30 p.m. | Free Haymarket Gainesville Community Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket Contact: 703-792-8700 This is for students in grades six through 12. Earn service hours by helping to plan and implement events for teens. Make suggestions for new books, CDs, and DVDs for the teen collection, brainstorm ideas for future programs.
Boxes, Boxes, Boxes! – 10 and 11:15 a.m.| $10 Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Contact: hyltoncenter.org Jump inside the world of a child’s imagination through this delightful tale of two friends who use their imaginations to build bridges, birds, a train, a plane and even a castle from cardboard boxes. Performances are followed by a “free play” session, allowing the audience to build its own creations using props from the show.
Tribute for Law Enforcement Officers – 7 p.m. | FREE Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge Contact: 703-927-7189 The Prince William County Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association honors law enforcement officers who lived or served in
Great Beginnings Book Club 1 p.m. | Free Haymarket Gainesville Community Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket Contact: 703-792-8700 The club will discuss books from a variety of genres, both fiction and nonfiction.
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Mother’s Day Tours – 11 a.m. | $0-5 Williams Ordinary, 17674 Main St., Dumfries
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Manassas Ballet Theatre presents “Cinderella” May 20-22 to wrap up its 2015-16 season. A cast of 25 professional dancers and a live orchestra present the classic fairy tale at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. Tickets start at $25. For more information, see www.hyltoncenter.org. EDUCATION EDUCATION
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Colby’s Caped Crusaders land at Woodbridge High May 14 By AILEEN M. STRENG »astreng@princewilliamtoday.com
Colby’s Caped Crusaders 5K and Family Fun Day will be held May 14 at Woodbridge Senior High School. Keri Farley and Zach Smith started a foundation – Colby’s Ride – to honor their 11-year-old son Colby Smith, who died last year in a dirt bike accident. Their goal was to raise enough money to buy 25 bikes for needy children and give them away at Christmas. They raised enough for 50 bikes. Twenty-five was Colby’s favorite number, his bike racing number and his birth date. The 5K and fun day has a superhero theme “as he will always be our superhero,” said his aunt, Katie Benjamin. The second set of bikes will be given away on May 25, Colby’s birthday.
The 5K and family fun day will also be a celebration of his birthday. “The fun day will include everything Colby would have loved at a party,” Benjamin said, such as a video game truck, obstacle course, Velcro wall, bounce house, face painting, an exhibit from Competitive Edge, Uncle Slammy from the Potomac Nationals and a parking lot full of trucks for a Touch-A-Truck event, including a Black Hawk helicopter. Event information and registration can be found at ColbysRide.com. The cost of the race is $25, the kids 1-mile fun run is $10. The cost to attend the fun day, no races required is $5 or $20 per family. “We have had many sponsors from the community,” Benjamin said. “The outpouring of love and generosity has been heartwarming to say the least.”
Colby and his mom, Keri Farley. After his death, Farley and the family launched "Colby's Ride," a charity to donate bicycles to needy children at Christmas. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Legal Notices ABC LICENSE Kalymnos, Inc., trading as Giorgios & Wine Styles of Montclair, 4394 Kevin Walker Dr., Montclair, Prnce William County, Virginia 22025-1635. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Mixed Beverage license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Arthur Lampros, VP 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 4/29 & 5/6/16
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Fly away home Chesterbrook Academy preschool of Manassas/ Bristow recently held a ladybug release to celebrate Earth Day. Kids and teachers let go more than 1,000 of the red, spotted bugs into the schoolyard where they can live free in the flowers and trees. Students also honored a local mom with an infant fighting heart disease by collecting soda can tabs, presenting them to the baby and mother during the release. Here are some photos of the day courtesy Chesterbrook Academy.
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