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Vaping, drug violations on the rise in county schools

By Anya Sczerzenie

Drug, vaping violations in Prince William County schools

Times Staff Writer

Drug violations among Prince William County students — especially involving vaping, marijuana and synthetic marijuana — have more than doubled since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to statistics recently presented to the county school board.

During the 2022-23 school year, there were 1,800 “prohibited substance” violations in Prince William County schools, more than double the 864 reported in 2018-19.

A large portion of these violations were for electronic cigarettes or vapes, with 639 violations reported in the county’s 100 schools, more than any other violation. That’s more than double the 303 vape violations reported in 2018-19.

See DRUGS, page 2

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Marijuana possession

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SOURCE: PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

Attendees of Clifton Institute’s “Party in the pawpaw patch” enjoy Virginia’s only native “tropical” fruit.

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Northern Va. resident groups urge data center siting reforms

By Peter Cary

Piedmont Journalism Foundation

Data centers should be further away from homes, schools and national parks. They shouldn’t tower over their neighbors, and they should be less noisy.

Those are among the recommendations of three organiza-

tions of residents from Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William counties proposed Monday in an effort to guide local government officials on siting data centers and avoiding negative impacts on local residents.

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It’s pawpaw season

Act fast if you want to try Virginia’s only native ‘tropical’ fruit

By Cher Muzyk

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The pawpaw is a native fruit that grows on trees in forests right here in Northern Virginia. Foragers and historians have long appreciated this “tropical” fruit that is only available for a few weeks each fall,

but foodies have recently taken note because of its unique flavor and limited availability. In our area, pawpaws have been falling from trees for a couple weeks now, a sign that this year’s season is quickly wrapping up.

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A boy rides his scooter in Village Place townhome community in Gainesville, where 70-foot data centers are rising just yards from people’s homes.

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New high school, elementary school delayed, slated to open in 2027

By Anya Sczerzenie Times Staff Writer

The opening of two new Prince William County schools — a high school in Woodbridge and an elementary school in Potomac Shores — that are coincidentally planned near sites once considered by the Washington Commanders for a new stadium, will be delayed by more than a year.

But the possible future stadium was not a factor in the delays, according to School Board Chairman Babur Lateef and a school division spokeswoman.

The new high school would be the county’s 14th. It is planned near Minnieville and Telegraph roads and was originally set to open in 2026. It’s needed to accommodate expected growth in eastern Wood-

bridge, especially along the U.S. 1 corridor.

The Potomac Shores-area elementary school was initially planned to open in 2024 to relieve overcrowding at Covington-Harper Elementary School, which opened in 2017. The elementary school will be at least three years late, according to recent updates provided to the Prince William County School Board.

The construction of the future schools is not expected to be impacted by a possible new stadium even if it were to happen, but the chances of that seem less likely now than they it did in 2022. Virginia lawmakers set aside $250,000 in their recent budget deal to study the economic benefits of luring a professional stadium to Virginia.

“I think the new ownership is evaluating all sites (in D.C., Maryland and Virginia), and movement in Congress to RFK (stadium) certainly helps that site,” said state Sen. Jeremy McPike, D-29th, whose district includes the Woodbridge stadium site.

Earlier this year, Congress introduced bipartisan legislation that would give D.C. the ability to redevelop the RFK Stadium site for a new stadium.

Also, no land in Potomac Shores is currently under option to the Washington Commanders, according to Burns Patterson, a spokesman for Biddle Real Estate Ventures, Potomac Shores’ developer.

The school board approved a resolution at its Sept. 20 meeting asking the Prince William Board

of County Supervisors to borrow more than $141 million in Virginia Public School Authority bonds for school building and improvement projects across the county. The new borrowing includes $18 million for the new high school and about $3.1 million for the new elementary school.

The new high school is estimated to cost $157 million, while the new elementary school is expected to cost $40.5 million, according to the school division’s most recent capital improvement plan.

The school division plans to use the extra time to consider a new design for the high school, according to school division spokeswoman Meghan Silas.

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two years between 2019 and 2020, Huebner said. “New Horizons” program, which provides subVaping, drug violations Though the number of students caught with stance abuse counselor at each of the county’s 13 in school has risen in the county, self-re- high schools, Martin said. on the rise in county schools drugs ported drug use among students fell statewide The school division’s programs also include DRUGS, from page 1

Vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes, is unsafe for kids, teens and young adults because they typically contain high levels of nicotine as well as other harmful substances and are highly addictive, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“You can note the high percentage of students who are engaging in vaping; you’ll notice how the use of substances increases as students age,” said Denise Huebner, Prince William County Schools’ associate superintendent for student services and post-secondary success, who presented the statistics to the school board. “Our goal is to ensure that our students have education at all levels to help prevent the use of substances.”

The county and the state are experiencing part of what looks to be a national rise in teen drug use—a trend that the county schools hope to combat by educating students about the negative effects of drugs throughout school, even elementary school.

More than 400 violations were for marijuana—245 for possession and 189 for use, up from 101 and 107 respectively. Violations related to synthetic marijuana, which was almost unheard of a few years ago, rose from six violations in 2018-19 to 162 violations in 2022-23.

Though there is no data specific to the county’s schools about fentanyl, the drug has been the cause of an alarming rise in teen overdoses across the state and the country. Fentanyl caused 77% of teen overdose deaths nationwide in 2021. Fatal overdoses among teens more than doubled in just

during the pandemic. About 25% of 10th graders reported having used any illicit drug in 2021, down from around 37% in 2020. Among 12th graders, that number fell from about 47% in 2020 to about 41% in 2021.

These statistics were shown as part of a presentation to the school board about drug abuse prevention programs in Prince William County schools, which are focused on both students and parents, Huebner said.

The schools address student vaping and substance abuse through both education and intervention. Students learn about substance abuse prevention in age-appropriate lessons in kindergarten through 10th grade.

“Our strategies are information dissemination and prevention education—which is most effective when started in elementary school, with lessons that are developmentally appropriate and with parental consent and involvement,” Huebner said.

If students are caught using or possessing a prohibited substance at school, they can be referred to the school division’s “Stop and Think” program in which an instructor works with a small group of students to learn about the harms of vaping, marijuana and opioids and to “assess their substance use and learn to make good decisions,” said Tamika Martin, the school division’s supervisor for student prevention programs and family assistance.

Finally, students with multiple infractions or those referred by a family member or staff member can receive individual counseling through the

naloxone trainings called “REVIVE!” that train participants to respond to opioid overdoses, as well as various presentations throughout the year.

“As parents, we encourage you to know your teen’s activities and pay attention to your teen’s patterns, whereabouts and social activities,” Huebner said. “Find ways to support and engage in conversations—sometimes that’s not easy with teenagers. It’s not easy being a teenager.”

After the presentation, Superintendent LaTanya McDade said the problem of student vaping and substance use disorder is a bigger one than the school division can handle alone. Although the school division has programs to help students with such challenges, resources are limited.

The school division, she said, needs more help from “healthcare professionals” to effectively address the problem.

School Board Vice Chair and Gainesville Representative Jennifer Wall, who said she has attended substance abuse prevention events at her own children’s schools, said she worries about whether parents are engaged. “(The events) were excellent. But they were also very poorly attended,” Wall said. “There were maybe 15 to 20 people in the room. … So, I would like to see a way that we could push into family lives a little bit more.”

Wall said that she hopes having the events more frequently and in-person will help parents to be more involved.

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Flyover intersection plan faces a tough crowd

About 150, mostly opponents, attend meeting on new intersection for Va. 123, Old Bridge roads.

By Shannon Clark and Jill Palermo Times Staff Writers

The intersection at Va. 123 and Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge has been failing for years. But Emo Bekhet and Saleh Salim, two immigrant businessmen and longtime friends who work nearby, are urging Prince William County officials for a solution that doesn’t require razing their building.

“We’re first-generation immigrants. We came here from Yemen.

We have a lot of family members who depend on us back home,” Salim told the Prince William Times.

Salim, 32, came to the U.S. from Yemen and owns Tobacco King. Bekhet, 53, immigrated from Egypt, owns Bingo Tires & Auto. Both businesses occupy the same building at 1330 Old Bridge Road, which would have to be knocked down to make way for a new flyover ramp proposed to take traffic from northbound Va. 123, also known as Gordon Boulevard, onto westbound Old Bridge Road.

The ramp is part of a complicated, multi-part fix for a failing intersection that’s now so backed up during weeknight rush hours that traffic regularly escapes it by snaking through the narrow streets of nearby historic Occoquan — causing daily headaches for local residents.

“It’s basically our American dream. The last thing we want is to have the county give us money. Money comes and goes. … I know there might be other opportunities, but we’re so concerned about losing our business.”

SALEH SALIM Tobacco King owner

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Emo Bekhet, owner of Bingo Tires & Auto, which would be razed if a flyover intersection for Va. 123 and Old Bridge Road moves forward, speaks against it during a Sept. 21 county meeting.

Salim and Bekhet know this. Still, they say losing their building is hard to accept.

The two businessmen recruited about 70 of their employees and friends to attend a Sept. 21 Prince William County community meeting on the plans for the new intersection, some of whom came from as far away as Canada.

Several brought bright blue and

pink posterboards with “Give the choice to the community!” written in black marker.

Bekhet started out as an employee of the tire shop but later bought the building when he started his own business. According to county records, his company purchased the property in 2021 for $2.2 million.

Salim says he understands they would be compensated for the value

of the property and would receive the county’s help to relocate their businesses if the intersection moves forward.

But they don’t want money, he says. They want the building.

“It’s basically our American dream,” Salim said. “The last thing we want is to have the county give us money. Money comes and goes. … I know there might be other opportunities, but we’re so concerned about losing our business.”

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Carlton Phillips, owner of Prince William Marina, asks county transportation planners a question about a flyover intersection planned for Va. 123 and Old Bridge Road.

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The “preferred option” for the proposed intersection upgrade project at Old Bridge Road and Va. 123, also known as Gordon Boulevard, features two flyover ramps.

Flyover intersection plan faces a tough crowd

INTERSECTION, from page 3

During the meeting, Bekhet pleaded with county officials to consider other options. “Please, we try to help the community. We pay taxes. We try to create jobs in the county. And now you’re trying to take my building out? This is going to make a lot of people unhappy.”

His comments were met with loud applause.

Intersection at early stage

Salim, Bekhet and their supporters weren’t the only ones unhappy with the county’s proposal.

The planned intersection upgrades are at a very early stage. The idea for the flyover ramps came from a study of the intersection the Virginia Department of Transportation conducted in 2021, which narrowed the options for improving the intersection down to four.

The design presented at the meeting is the “preferred” option for the project, which is estimated to cost between $50 and $60 million. But it’s still in the design phase and hasn’t yet received significant funding. The county has so far spent only enough to pay for the intersection’s design at the 30% phase with funding coming from local and regional funds.

The design is only “a concept,” said Prince William County Transportation Director Ric Canizales.

“We’re at the very beginning of the process. We took a step back to make sure the community, the county and VDOT all felt good about it.”

The purpose of the Sept. 21 meet- er concerns. Residents of a nearby ing was to update the community townhome community are woron an alternative design suggested ried about noise and losing green by the Lake Ridge Occoquan Coles space behind their neighborhood to Civic Association, known as LOC- a second ramp proposed to connect CA. Their idea was to route Va. 123 southbound Va. 123 to westbound underneath Old Bridge Road. But Old Bridge Road. that plan was not recommended Carlton Phillips, owner of Prince because it would William Marina, have greater imwhich is near the Proposed flyover pacts on businessintersection on intersection in es near the interVa. 123, asked section and would Woodbridge why the ramp What: A plan to improve the reduce motorists’ couldn’t be routed intersection at Old Bridge Road access to them. through the comand Va. 123 in Woodbridge with Also, sending muter lot on the flyover ramps from northbound the road undersouthwest side of and southbound Va. 123 (also ground would the intersection. pose problems in known as Gordon Boulevard) Phillips said the construction onto westbound Old Bridge Road. he spends part of Cost: Unknown but estimated at phase. Engineers everyday countmore than $50 million. could not figure ing the vehicles out a way to do Status: In the design phase and parked in the unfunded. the work while commuter lot and Timeline: If funded, construction still keeping the it’s never full. could begin as soon as 2028-29. intersection open, “That lot is not as the state transused. It should be portation departused for this projment requires, said Mark Gunn, an ect,” Phillips said. engineer with Rinker Design AssoThe commuter lot is too close to ciates, who the county hired to ana- I-95 to allow traffic coming from the lyze the suggestion. highway to filter into the right lanes About 45,000 vehicles pass before accessing the flyover ramp, through the intersection each day, Gunn said. according to a 2019 state traffic The current design, which was study. recently adapted based on residents’ “We decided the two flyover op- concerns, will take part of the comtions were the best choice,” Gunn muter lot and part of the nearby Exxsaid. on gas station to maintain access to During the question-and-answer the marina and other businesses. session, attendees brought up othThe Va. 123 and Old Bridge Road

intersection is one of three projects planned for the Va. 123 corridor. The state department of transportation has embarked on a $76 million state-funded plan to upgrade a nearby intersection at Va. 123 and I-95. That project involves new ramps from Va. 123 onto I-95 and is slated to begin construction in 2025 and be finished by 2027.

An online community meeting for that project is set for Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.

Still more improvements are proposed for the intersection at Va. 123 and Richmond Highway, which is further east and near a proposed town center of up to 850 new apartments and retail space. The county supervisors approved that project in 2021.

Canizales stressed that the I-95 interchange project has been funded and is much further along in the process than the plan for Va. 123 and Old Bridge Road.

Even under the best-case scenario—and only if the county receives state or federal funding—construction would not begin until 2028 or 2029. According to that timeline, property needed for the project would not be purchased until 2026 or 2027.

Public comments will continue to be accepted until Oct. 4, Canizales said.

“We will refine our concepts as best we can based on the comments we receive,” Canizales said. “This is not the last time we will hear from you, and this is not the last time you will hear from us.”

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New high school, elementary school delayed, slated to open in 2027 SCHOOLS, from page 2 “The division views the 14th high school as a great opportunity to engage with community and stakeholder groups and provide a platform to receive input to inform the … design process,” she said.

The high school will be the first built in the county since Gainesville High School opened in 2021.

For the elementary school, the school board recently approved the purchase of six acres near the intersection of River Heritage Boulevard and Thoroughgood Drive in the Potomac Shores community for $3.6 million.

Potomac District School Board Representative Justin Wilk said the new school has been held up partially because of slow progress on road construction in the immediate area, including plans to lengthen River Heritage Boulevard, a project that won’t be completed until the summer of 2024.

The Virginia Department of Transportation’s right-of-way process, which will make the roads usable, is not scheduled to be finished until the summer of 2025. Only then can the school’s construction begin, Wilk said.

Covington-Harper Elementary School has four classroom trailers, each containing a single

classroom. Trailers are also being used at nearby Swan’s Creek elementary school in Dumfries, Wilk said.

Wilk also said that the new elementary school will probably look similar to the new Innovation Elementary, the first three-story elementary school in the county, which opened in August.

“We have to build up because of the scarcity of land,” Wilk said. “And we have to handle the overcrowding. That’s the only way we can really do it now.”

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A third man has died of gunshot wounds suffered Friday during a quadruple shooting in a Dale City home.

Police released the victims’ identities Monday but have not yet announced an arrest nor a motive for the gunfire.

On Monday, May 29, police identified the three fatalities as Edwin Geovanny Salmon, 37; Luis Alonzo Salgado-Rivas, 41; and Kevin Josue Vallecillo Mendoza, 23, all of Woodbridge, according to Master Police Officer Renee Carr, a Prince William County police spokeswoman.

The police investigation has so far determined that the suspect -- who has neither been identified nor arrested -- opened fire during a gathering inside a home in the 14700 block of Birchdale Avenue at about 2:25 p.m. on Friday, May 26, striking four men. The home is located directly across the street from the Birchdale Park and Community Center in Dale City.

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Leaders of the groups said they planned to deliver their packet of proposals to their respective county boards immediately.

During a Sept. 25 press conference in Gainesville, speakers from the three organizations — The HOA Roundtable of Northern Virginia, the Loudoun Coalition of Homeowner and Condominium Associations and the Coalition to Protect Fauquier County — said zoning changes are needed because the mammoth buildings and campuses are already impacting residents’ quality of life — and things would get worse.

The three groups insist they are not opposed to data centers in principle. But they cited a litany of data center harms caused by poor planning: to the environment, viewsheds, property values, water supplies and the health of citizens subjected to their noise and diesel fumes.

They said they had spent six months working on proposals to lessen the harm. Among them are that data centers be sited at least onefourth mile from residential housing, schools and local parks; that they be no higher than 75 including all superstructure; that they be screened 95% from view.

And if the data center property line cannot be one-quarter mile from homes and schools and parks, they propose 500-foot building setbacks from the data center’s property line and noise limits of 50 decibels in the day and 40 at night. (If the group’s siting recommendations can be met, the group says the current limits of 60 decibels during the day and 55 decibels at night are OK.) Representatives from the three organizations said there are already task forces underway in all three counties to revise zoning rules for data centers. They expressed varying degrees of optimism as to whether their proposals would be adopted.

Kathy Kulick, of Gainesville and the vice chair of the HOA Roundtable, said that advisory groups had been formed in Prince William County about three months ago, but the work has been slow. County officials told them they need to hire expert consultants, pushing zoning rule changes back to at least February 2025 — “a bitter pill,” she said.

“So, it’s not going to be that easy to get these things through,” she said.

“But I live by the model that the answer is always no until you ask or suggest. And so that’s what we’re doing.”

Cindy Burbank and Mike Fultz, secretary and president of Protect Fauquier, were more optimistic.

They said that Fauquier County supervisors had just established a working group to examine data center standards.

“We will be at the table along with others,” said Burbank, “and we will find this very useful in that discussion. And so far, our relationship with them has been open and responsive.”

Ben Keethler, the vice-chair of the Loudoun homeowners and condo owners’ group, said he sits on a committee that has been working to revise Loudoun’s zoning for more than two years, and supervisors are reviewing their recommendations.

He said resident concerns about data centers were having an impact.

He noted that their three organizations represented hundreds of thousands of Northern Virginia residents, and said, “I think strength in numbers will really hammer home that, ‘Hey, this is a concern,’” he said.

The data center industry has “a big voice,” so, “we can’t negate the fact that residents need to have that voice too, and I think that’s the value related to what we’ve developed today.”

Keethler showed overhead photos of a data center standing about 150 feet from the rear decks of neighboring houses in Loudoun Meadows, his subdivision. He said the data centers’ land had been zoned light industrial, and so the buildings were approved by-right without notice to the community.

“Loudoun has done very well,” with its data centers, he said, with great school facilities, wonderful parks and playing fields. “But at the same time, industrial uses like this shouldn’t exist within such close proximity to residential. It’s a quality-of-life issue. “ Other speakers hammered away at the damage and potential damage from data centers and their continuing approval by public officials.

Mac Haddow, chairman of the HOA Roundtable and a Gainesville resident, said that government officials, especially in Prince William County, are “addicted” to data centers for their tax revenue, but also the campaign contributions from developers that keep them in office.

Continuing the metaphor, Haddow said that the “dealers” are the developers and lawyers who sell the projects to county officials. The victims, he said, are the homeowners who live next to the mammoth structures and suffer the effects of their visual blight, their impacts on the environment, their power consumption.

He said it was a “big lie” that revenue from data centers would result in lower taxes, noting that property taxes had not decreased in Prince William despite $100 million in data center revenue last year. He argued that if Prince William simply doubled its current data center equipment tax rate from the current $2.15 per $100 to $4.30 (Loudoun’s rate is $4.15), it could satisfy the county’s needs and end its craving.

“They’re addicted to this money. And they’re listening to the data center operators,” he said. “They are not thinking about this in a rational way.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Lamenting the ‘uglification’ of Prince William County When I moved to Prince William County, it was beautiful and still green. Even when I was stuck in traffic, I could see the birds and hear their songs. I saw hawks, bald eagles and vultures gliding with ease across the sky. Butterflies fluttered about. I saw deer grazing along the side of the road and occasionally a fox hiding in the bushes. I stopped to watch a young coyote playing in the high grasses, which made me late for work, but filled my heart with joy.

I’ve watched raccoons sneaking down the trees

in front of my house like thieves in the night and a possum waddling across my yard. Barred owls chattering in the trees made me feel like I was in the rainforest, surrounded by gossiping monkeys.

The pileated woodpecker honored me by nesting in an old tree. Wildflowers, including weeds, flourished here and attracted butterflies and bees.

With the continued uglification of Prince William, the gift of nature’s beauty is disappearing.

The orchestral sounds of the birds’ songs are lost in the drone of lawn mowers, leaf blowers

and the sounds of traffic. The magic is gone.

The smell of toxic sprays takes the place of the honeysuckles’ intoxicating scent and fills our waterways with poisons. The air is hard to breathe, the water a dumping ground.

With all the awareness and information available to us, still we close our eyes. Our children are growing up in a gray world. Is this our legacy?

SIMONA BERGMAN Manassas

Allegations of influence peddling darken ethical cloud over county board Last week’s allegations against Pete Candland outline the latest in a string of dubious ethical moves by the former Gainesville supervisor.

Bristow Beat reported that lobbying firm LSI Communications spokesman Michael Young acknowledged hiring Candland in March 2023. LSI is representing Pageland Lane landowners seeking approval of the Prince William Digital Gateway.

Young is also associated with a website called “Advance Prince William,” which promotes data center development. Prince William

Board of County Supervisors’ Chair Ann Wheeler’s Aug. 11 newsletter, “The Wheeler Report” touted the website as providing “vital information to the community to ensure that each resident understands how they will benefit from this phenomenal growth.”

LSI’s website states: “Our relationships at the local and state levels in Virginia will ensure that your message is heard by the right elected officials.” Well, they sure delivered on that one.

The tawdry influence peddling and ethical cloud that has hung over

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the promotion of the Prince William Digital Gateway has gone on long enough. The commonwealth attorney’s office referred the matter to law enforcement on Tuesday, Sept.

19 — the same day the Prince William Board of County Supervisors scheduled a “lame duck” vote on the Prince William Digital Gateway rezonings for Dec. 12.

The board majority is falling over itself to get their pet projects railroaded through before their terms expire, and there is an opportunity for more responsible officials and more daylight. The investiga-

tion of potential wrongdoing cannot be slow rolled to allow them to beat the clock.

Concerned citizens should urge Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth and the Virginia Attorney General’s office to ensure any illicit conduct is readily identified.

Any further consideration of proposals tainted by improper interference should be held in abeyance until a full investigation has been completed.

BILL WRIGHT Gainesville

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Police arrest armed man at Park Valley Church after he allegedly made threats against it Staff Reports A Falls Church man who allegedly made online threats against Park Valley Church in Haymarket was arrested Sunday after he was found on church property with a loaded handgun and other weapons, according to Prince William County police.

Officers were called to Park Valley Church, located at 4500 Waverly Farm Drive in Haymarket, at 10:12 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 to investigate a possible threat of violence at the church.

Staff at the church were monitoring a suspicious person on the premises during church services. An off-duty, uniformed Prince

Rui Jiang William County police officer who was working a detail assignment at the church and church staff worked together to detain the person, who was later identified as Rui Jiang, 35, of Falls Church, according

to 1st Sgt. Jonathan Perok, a Prince William County police spokesman.

Jiang was detained in the church building near the entrance during church services. He was stopped without incident, and no injuries have been reported, according to Perok.

At the time, Jiang was armed with a loaded handgun, an additional magazine, a folding knife and a folding “credit card” style knife, Perok said in a news release.

Police in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, were investigating reports of “recent suspicious and concerning” online threats allegedly made by Jiang

on Instagram. The posts allegedly included “vague threats of violence” and pictures of Park Valley Church, the release said.

Anne Arundel police immediately contacted Fairfax County police who went to Jiang’s residence and found him not home. Fairfax county police contacted Prince William County police advising them to check church property for Jiang, the release said.

The off-duty Prince William County police officer located Jiang’s vehicle parked in the Park Valley Church parking lot, the release said.

A joint police investigation revealed that Jiang has

a concealed weapon permit, and his firearm was not reported stolen. Officers executed a search warrant at Jiang’s Falls Church apartment during which “related documents and electronic items were seized.”

Jiang has been charged with making threats of bodily harm, a felony, and carrying a dangerous weapon to a place of religious worship, a misdemeanor.

Jiang is being held without bond at the Prince William-Manassas Adult Detention Center. A review hearing is scheduled on Oct. 11 in Prince William General District Court, according to court records.

Police: Woodbridge man killed in single-vehicle crash in Lake Ridge A 36-year-old Woodbridge man has died as a result of injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning off Smoketown Road in Lake Ridge, according to police.

Officers and emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3500 block of Veronica Lane, an access road off Smoketown Road just south of Old Bridge Road, at about 2:45 a.m. on Saturday,

Sept. 23 in response to the crash.

A police investigation determined that the driver of a Nissan Altima was traveling south on Smoketown Road at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle, which crossed into the northbound lanes and left the roadway before striking multiple trees and catching fire, according to Master Police Offi-

cer Renee Carr, a Prince William County police spokeswoman.

The driver, identified as Justin Whitfield Brandon, 36, of Woodbridge, was pronounced dead at the scene. Brandon was not wearing a seatbelt, Carr said in a news release.

Speed is a factor in the crash. The investigation continues, the release said.

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Founder of The House strives to help teens build better futures Helen McCormick, founder of teen nonprofit, wins ‘Spirit of Prince William’ award

By Ashley Simpson Contributing Writer

Hundreds of Prince William Times readers voted on the county’s best businesses, restaurants and even people for Prince William Times’ 2023 Readers’ Choice awards. Helen McCormick, founder of The House Inc. Student Leadership Center, won the most votes for the “Spirit of Prince William” award.

The award is designed to recognize someone who “embodies what’s best about the community or makes it better with what they do,” said Prince William Times editor Jill Palermo.

McCormick, 70, of Lorton, founded The House in 2005 after teaching in underfunded urban schools in several states for 15 years. She said she saw the plight of so many teenagers and knew she had to do something about it.

“The House Inc. devotes enormous resources to empower and equip children, youth and families with the skills they need to achieve the potential for success,” McCormick said in an email. “Our systems include out-of-school time initiatives

which are partly designed to increase student attendance in school and … impact achievement, accelerate learning and close the opportunity gap.”

The House, at 14000 Crown Court in Woodbridge, is a nonprofit that provides student leadership and other out-of-school programs for preteens and teens across the greater Washington D.C. area.

The nonprofit won the Prince William Times 2023 Readers’ Choice award for “Best Nonprofit.”

McCormick said she has partnered with public school systems to ensure that every student has access to The House and its many opportunities.

“Students today access The House Inc., by Prince William County Schools assigned bus routes that go directly to our campus,” she said.

“When they arrive, the student experience includes electives which span student interests, multi-sport courts for training and sampling, integrated after-school homework and support and after-school meals. The House Inc. operates within multiple Washington D.C. public school sites, as well.”

McCormick said The House also invests in students once they graduate from high school.

One of the things that makes The House so effective is that many of the staff are former students who were involved with The House when they were preteens and teenagers, she said.

“The House Inc. builds strong alumni staff who are experts in their own experiences and return in leadership across our sites,” McCormick said.

Programming and initiatives

Students participate in an afterschool program at The House in Woodbridge.

In addition to more informal after-school sessions, The House offers certification programs through the EmpowerMEnt® Leadership Institute for high school students.

The program is a multi-year leadership course that helps students acquire leadership and other skills that employers value most, McCormick said.

Another example of The House’s initiatives is one of the programs closest to McCormick’s heart: “The HANGRY Truck,” a mobile food delivery market and street kitchen that brings food and hot

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Helen McCormick is the founder of The House, a Woodbridge nonprofit that offers afterschool and leadership programs for local teens. meals to schools and neighborhoods.

“Hunger is everywhere,” McCormick said.

“This free mobile delivery food market and street kitchen tackles food insecurity through direct delivery … to excluded neighborhoods often overlooked by traditional systems. Reclaiming the family dinner time is the intent of the initiative.

Sometimes food is the only missing piece and a powerful tool that can bring everyone to the table for a necessary exchange of conversations as basic as ‘Tell me about your day.’”

In 2022, The House distributed more than 800,000 meals with The Hangry Truck, McCormick said.

To learn more about The House and all it has to offer, visit http://www.thehouse-inc.com/.

Reach Ashley Simpson at news@fauquier.com

Readers’ Choice

Every year, readers of the Prince William Times vote for their favorite local businesses and individuals to be recognized by our Prince William Times Readers’ Choice Awards.

As you peruse this special section, make a plan to visit your favorite places — ­ and explore some new businesses, too. From restaurants to real estate to dog walkers, Prince William County has so much to offer!

Congratulations to the winners!

Spirit of Prince William

Spirit of Prince William Helen McCormick, The House Inc.

Best Elected Offical Supervisor Robert Weir, R-Gainesville

Best First-Responder Lt. Angie Miller

Prince William County Sheriff’s Office

Best Place to Bring Out-of-Town Guests Old Town Manassas

Best Local Nonprofit The House Inc.

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Chef Franklin Hernandez aims to offer a ‘D.C. experience’ in Manassas Hernandez named 2023 Readers’ Choice best chef

By Sondra Anzalone Contributing Writer

Chef Franklin Hernandez, winner of the Prince William Times Readers’ Choice “best chef” award, has been cooking up Italian cuisine for nearly three decades.

Why Italian food?

Hernandez, 53, smiled at the question and explained that he started out as “a pizza maker” at age 16.

While in high school, Hernandez worked afterschool in a restaurant from 4 p.m. to midnight to help support his family of six who immigrated from El Salvador. His manager and he made a deal: Hernandez had to graduate high school “or he’d fire me,” he said.

After high school, Hernandez continued working in various restaurants in Alexandria, Arling-

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Semifreddo Italian Cuisine is located at 8687 Sudley Road in Manassas.

ton and Washington, D.C., working his way up the line with chefs who were hot at the time, such as Roberto Donna of Galileo and Chef Luigi Diotaiuti of Al Tiramisu, he said.

He never attended culinary school. “The chefs were my teachers,” he said.

Hernandez is the founder and head chef of Semifreddo Italian Cuisine, which he co-owns with his older brother, Misael, and a friend, Carlos Guzman, who designed the restaurant. His wife of seven years, Zaira, 44, is the manager and collaborator of special menus, like the upcoming wine dinner on Oct. 8. Zaira attended culinary school in El Salvador.

During his journey, Hernandez said he came across chefs who weren’t willing to share their techniques or recipes.

“My chefs learn everything from me,” he said proudly. Hernandez makes his own pastas and gnocchi by hand, as well as the sauces and desserts, and does so openly with his staff of seven. His signature dishes include “linguine di mare” and the restaurant’s namesake “semifreddo” dessert, a frozen mousse with caramelized walnuts and amaretto cookies.

Semifreddo Italian Cuisine was supposed to open in March 2020, but COVID happened. The setback reminded him of all the times he was in the kitchen wanting to say, “Here’s my apron; I’m out of here!”

But he never quit.

“You put everything you have in your heart when you start this business,” he said, recalling the time and effort he spent creating his menu and designing the space.

When they opened a few months later, when restrictions allowed, they created a new menu that was better suited for takeout. “Our food is best served hot,” said Hernandez.

“You can’t reheat risotto” and have it come out well. “You have to come, eat here (and) enjoy it” when it’s fresh from the kitchen, he said.

Another restaurant owner in the shopping center told him he “was crazy” to establish a fine dining Italian restaurant in Manassas, Hernandez recalled.

But Hernandez said he knew the potential was there. He wanted to give diners “a D.C. experience without the one-hour drive,” he said.

Semifreddo’s clientele is usually in the 50 or older category, said Hernandez, who attributes this to their more “sophisticated palate” and

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Chef Franklin Hernandez, owner of Semifreddo, with his wife, Zaira. perhaps more worldly experiences.

Hernandez says the community has been very supportive of the restaurant, and with a 4.8-star Google rating it has been well regarded.

“Manassas opened their arms to us,” he said. “They tell us they’re happy to have this restaurant here.”

Reach Sondra Anzalone at news@fauquier.com Semifreddo Italian Cuisine 8687 Sudley Road, Manassas www.semifreddoitaliancuisine.com

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Prince William Times | September 28, 2023

Nonprofit Boxes of Basics expands to warehouse space Clothing insecurity is a growing, underserved issue, founder says

By Sondra Anzalone Contributing Writer

Just like kids outgrow last year’s jeans, Boxes of Basics grew too big for its initial location, a single-family home in Manassas owned by Trinity Episcopal Church, and has moved to a bigger, warehouse space near Bristow.

It is a mixed blessing. The nonprofit, dedicated to providing quality, seasonal clothing to children in need, has grown considerably in both donations and volunteers since founder Sarah Tyndall began it in her basement in 2018.

The need has also grown. In 2021, Boxes of Basics helped 450 kids.

Last school year, their referrals more than doubled to 1,020 boxes. This year, they’re projecting at least 1,500 boxes of clothing will go to children in Prince William County, City of Manassas and Manassas Park.

“We have had over 125 requests for Boxes of Basics since we opened the referral form less than 10 days ago. We have never experienced these numbers,” said Tyndall. “Our biggest challenge will be getting enough clothing donations to keep up with demand.”

A generous donation from the Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation helped the nonprofit move to 9239 Mike Garcia Drive, on the border of Manassas and Bristow.

In their new, 2,600-square-foot warehouse, Boxes of Basics has more room to store and organize kids’ clothing and shoes, as well as more space for its volunteers to hand-select and pack seasonal wardrobes for the kids they serve. The

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Boxes of Basics volunteers in the nonprofit’s new space in Manassas. building’s 20-foot ceilings could afford the opportunity to store out-ofseason items if appropriate shelving can be procured, Tyndall said.

The nonprofit’s mission is to provide children in need with a box full of quality new and gently used clothing based on the child’s age, size and gender. Boxes are packed with a variety of outfits, including pants, shirts, dresses, jackets, shoes, socks, pajamas and one “Sunday best” outfit. A dental kit, age-appropriate book and little note are also included.

Giving kids in need seasonally appropriate clothes that fit enhances

their self-esteem and has real psychological benefits, Tyndall said.

“We’re providing so much more than a piece of clothing.”

“Clothing insecurity is an under-recognized and underserved problem in our backyard,” she added. “It’s a very real issue.”

But the move will mean some added expenses, so Boxes of Basics will have to raise more money. One strategy is the nonprofit’s new Give Every Month (GEM) Program.

“Consistent funding is a challenge,” said Tyndall. “It’s much more effective and helpful as a nonprofit

to have people donate on a regular basis. Grants and donations are great but unexpected. … Since we started the program, we now know our condo fee and electricity bills are covered every month. The easiest way to help us is to become a GEM.” Donations can be in any denomination and are not limited to individuals—the organization gladly accepts donations from local businesses, corporations and churches.

Boxes of Basics does not receive any funding through Prince William County. The City of Manassas gave a $3,000 grant, which she said was also helpful with the move over summer.

The nonprofit is also launching a new Teen Advisory Board that aims to be mutually beneficial. The board will be comprised of high school sophomores and juniors who will learn business skills while providing help with social media and other pursuits, Tyndall said.

Boxes of Basics is not affiliated with any church or any religious organization. They do, however, work with churches, schools, government agencies and other third-party groups who refer children in need of clothing.

For more information about donations, deliveries and group volunteer opportunities, visit their Facebook page at https://boxesofbasics.org/volunteer-opportunities. There is also information on how to host your own clothing drive for the organization.

Donations are accepted at permanent drop-off locations throughout the county, including their newest partnership with Fillagreen in Old Town Manassas. Tyndall said that it was a natural partnership, as Fillagreen’s focus on recycling and sustainability aligns with her business’s goal to reduce textile waste in landfills.

Reach Sondra Anzalone at news@ fauquier.com

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING PRINCE WILLIAM EVENTS SEPT. 28 TO OCT. 4 ONGOING EVENTS “Between the Lines”, A Solo Exhibit by Rene Dickerson: Through Oct. 21. ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas.

The ARTfactory has new art exhibit “Between the Lines” by Manassas resident Rene Dickerson. “Through his unique artistic approach and style, Dickerson succeeds at transforming the “mundane” into the magnificent. For more information, contact Jordan Exum at 703-330-2787 or email: jexum@ VirginiaARTfactory.org.

Halloween Pet Costume Contest: All day, Oct. 1 to Oct. 21.

For all ages. Join for our third annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest. Email a photo of a pet in their Halloween costume to libmanassascity@pwcgov.org between Oct. 1 to 21. Vote for the best dressed pet Oct. 21 to 28 at Manassas City Library or on social media. For more information, call 703-792-8820.

Manassas City Library, 10104 Dumfries Road, Manassas.

Friday, Sept. 29 Friday Conservation Corps: Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed; flexible schedule. All are welcome; volunteers under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Register at: www.leopoldspreserve.com/calendar.

Fall Bubblepalooza: Haymarket Gainesville Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For all ages/ families. Enjoy outdoor fun with bubbles, stories and sidewalk

chalk in the garden while the weather is still warm.

Fire Safety Activity Kit: Dumfries Library, 18115 Triangle Shopping Plaza, Dumfries. All day. For grades K to 5. Learn fire safety tips and pick up a giveaway bag that includes a Fire Safety Coloring and Activity book and a fire truck toy, while supplies last.

Live Music: The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville. 5 to 8 p.m. Featuring Jason Masi.

Heritage Brewing Company, 9436 Center Point Lane, Manassas. 6 p.m. Featuring Ela and The Boyz.

Farm Brew Live, 9901 Discovery Blvd., Manassas. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Featuring JParis.

Eavesdrop Brewery, 7223 Centreville Road, Manassas. 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring Radio NV Band.

Water’s End Brewery, 12425 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge. 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring Andrew Lane.

CraftWorx Taproom, 5615 Wellington Road, Gainesville. 8 to 11 p.m. Featuring Jameson Green Band.

Saturday, Sept. 30 Saturday Farmer’s Market: Prince William Street Commuter Lot, 9024 Prince William St., Manassas. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Saturday through Nov. 25. More than 100 vendors; weather permitting; live bands will perform. No pets allowed.

Brentsville Bluegrass Festival: Brentsville Courthouse Historic

Centre, 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music; antique vehicles; food trucks; explore the historic site; hands-on activities for the kids; food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs. Advance tickets are $10 adults; $5 for kids ages 3 to 10; tickets at the door are $15 adults; $10 for kids ages 3 to 10. Tickets available at: https:// www.pwcparks.info/bluegrassfestival Manassas Latino Festival: Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate the cultural heritage and contributions of the Latin American community. Live music; dance performances; diverse foods; activities for the entire family.

Rene Dickerson “Between the Lines” Artist Reception: ARTFactory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas. 6 to 8 p.m. Chat with the artist, who is a Manassas resident; enjoy wine; refreshments; and live music. Reservations: https://www. insidenovatix.com/events/ren-dickerson-artist-receptionbetween-the-lines-9-30-2023. Free.

The Pundemics Improv Comedy: ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Presented by ARTfactory Rooftop Productions. Doors open at 7 p.m.; cash bar is available. Tickets are $20 online; $25 at the door. Tickets available at: https:// www.virginiaartfactory.org/events/comedy-and-improv-with-thepun-demics

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FREEDOM, BATTLEFIELD FOOTBALL REMAIN UNBEATEN

In their first Cardinal District contest, defending Class 6 state champion Freedom (Woodbridge) trounced Gar-Field 60-0 to improve to 3-0. Eagles’ quarterback Tristan Evans-Trujillo completed 18-of-23 passes for 427 yards with five passing touchdowns and one rushing. In the Cedar Run District, Battlefield is 5-0 after beating Freedom (South Riding) 40-0. Sage Davis ran for 191 yards and Braden Boggs scored three TDs.

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MAJOR GAINS IN YEAR 2 Surging Gainesville football squad making waves with 5-0 start

By Jack Parry

Special to the Times

The debut of high school football program is always a journey into the unknown.

Most programs never win their first season, and can take years to achieve success.

For Gainesville High coach Daniel Bruton, the breakout of his 5-0 Cardinals in the school’s second varsity campaign is making Cedar Run District rivals take notice.

“I think the success came a little bit earlier than some people expected but our kids have worked for it,” said Bruton after last week’s 59-0 win over Osbourn Park.

After going 4-6 last season, Bruton targeted seven wins and a playoff berth. After defeating Potomac 56-20, Gar-Field 27-20, Woodbridge 34-20, Robinson 41-6 and OP, Gainesville is undefeated with district power Patriot (2-2) next on Oct. 6 after a bye week.

Bruton believes that progress has a lot to do with focusing on team needs over individual recognition.

“Caring about each other and not who gets the credit is a big deal. We got enough playmakers that we can spread it around if everybody does their job,” he said.

The Cardinals’ wins have come against five sub.-500 teams with a combined 6-18 record, so Bruton is not getting carried away, but he’s pleased to see growth. “We were extremely young last year with a lot of

Gainesville coach Daniel Bruton previously spent four years as Forest Park head coach.

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Gainesville star running back Koven Smith had five touchdowns in a season-opening win over Potomac. He’s injured now but the Cardinals are still rolling at 5-0. freshmen and sophomores playing especially on the defensive side of the ball, so they’ve matured on their own,” he said.

While the offense was productive in blowing out OP (1-4), the Cardinals’ defense and special teams were the stars of the show. The defense came out swinging, getting six sacks in the first half, coming up with

two fourth down stops, and forcing two punts with one of them being blocked and recovered for a touchdown early in the game.

The Cardinals’ offense has thrived despite injuries to starting quarterback Colton Kilmer and running back Koven Smith, who rushed for 1,113 yards last season and is being recruited

by Syracuse, Virginia Tech and others.

“The community has just rallied around us, and everybody’s excited to be a part of a winning program right now,” says Gainesville coach Daniel Bruton.

Five-foot-9 sophomore quarterback David Howe and junior running back Jayden Bell stepped up for the second straight week. Howe completed 7 of 13 passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns and also showed off his scrambling ability with five carries for 41 yards and a TD. Last week, he was 11 of 15 for 224 yards with three TDs. “David’s played well the last few weeks,” Bruton said. “It’s good to have two guys you can trust to run your system.”

Before Friday, Bell had 135 yards rushing and one touchdown on the season. Against Osbourn Park, he nearly topped that with 134 yards on 15 carries and two TDs. Other Cardinals fueled the offense.

Wide receiver Aiden McClafferty had two catches for 80 yards and a TD; he scored another on a three-yard jet sweep. Wide receiver Trevor Moody got a receiving TD, and sophomore running back Khali Wilson had five carries for 57 yards and a TD. Gainesville led 42-0 at the half, creating a running clock for the whole second half. Backup quarterback Braden Hudgins led a drive for a touchdown, with Wilson scoring to make it 56-0. Nico Sanchez capped the shutout with a field goal, and made every single extra point.

Next up is Patriot (2-2), which has made the playoffs the last seven years. Patriot and Battlefield have set a standard of excellence in the Gainesville-Haymarket area, so the Cardinals’ performance against those two local giants will be a measuring stick. Patriot beat the Cardinals 65-29 in their first-ever meeting last year.

Bruton says playing Patriot is exciting, especially with some Gainesville players coming over after attending Patriot. “I know it’s gonna be a rivalry-ish game,” said Bruton.

The Cardinals’ fan base has answered the call to support the young program, hosting pasta dinners and helping set up cameras at games.

Bruton is appreciative of the assistance and noticed the positivity perking up around his program.

“The community has just rallied around us, and everybody’s excited to be a part of a winning program right now,” he said.

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Things are looking up in the greater Piedmont

By Scott MacDonald

of community and growing job opportunities contribute to its positive market outlook.

It’s important to note that real estate markets can vary within different areas of the greater Piedmont, so it’s recommended to consult with a local real estate agent or research specific neighborhoods to get a more accurate and detailed understanding of the current market conditions.

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Virginia’s greater Piedmont real estate market is experiencing positive trends. The region has seen steady growth in property values and increasing demand for housing.

Here are a few key factors to consider: Strong demand: The greater Piedmont offers a desirable mix of rural charm and proximity to urban areas such as Northern Virginia, Charlottesville and Richmond.

This has led to increased demand for housing from both local residents and those seeking a more relaxed rural lifestyle.

Limited supply: While demand is high, the supply of homes for sale in the greater Piedmont can be limited, particularly in certain desirable neighborhoods. This has contributed to rising home prices and a competitive market. We expect this trend to continue, which is great for homeowners and a reason for people to buy today.

Rising prices: Due to high demand and limited supply, home prices have been steadily increasing over the past few years. This can be advantageous for sellers but may

pose challenges for buyers looking for affordable housing options.

Good investment opportunities: The strong growth in property values makes the region an attractive location for real estate investors. Its popularity among tourists and proximity to natural attractions make it a

It’s pawpaw season PAWPAW, from page 1 The pawpaw’s native range is from southern Michigan down the East Coast to the panhandle of Florida. The pawpaw tree blooms beautiful dark red flowers in April. The fruit sets in June, and the mature fruits ripen right around now after a long summer growing season.

When the fruits reach about three to six inches long, turn a greenish-black color and either fall to the ground or can easily be shaken from the tree, they are ripe and ready to be consumed.

Pawpaws aren’t commercially available in grocery stores because there is a very high ratio of large seeds in the fruit compared to its edible flesh, and they ripen quickly and become soft so they “won’t last any distance in a truck,” explained Eleanor Harris, Clifton Institute’s managing director, at the organization’s annual “Party in the PawPaw Patch,” on Friday, Sept. 22.

The wooded areas at the Clifton Institute in Warrenton, a 900-acre preserve that is permanently protected under a conservation easement, are awash in pawpaw fruit right now, which Harris says are enjoyed by bears, deer, squirrels, opossum and raccoons.

Attendees at the pawpaw party picked and sampled pawpaw fruit which most said tasted sweet and similar to a slightly tangy banana. The flesh is edible, but the skin and seeds are not, Harris said.

Even those who didn’t immediately love the intense flavor of the fruit itself devoured “pawpaw” quick bread that Harris baked herself. She said pawpaw bread is easy to make, just replace the banana in your favorite banana bread recipe with pawpaw for a sweeter, moister version.

Harris told the crowd that pawpaws are the largest fruit native to North America and have a rich

potential hotspot for vacation rentals and other income-generating properties.

Stable market outlook: Overall, the area’s real estate market has shown stability and resilience, even during economic downturns. The region’s natural beauty, strong sense

Ripe pawpaws turn greenishblack in color and either fall to the ground or can be shaken easily from a tree.

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history including being a staple for Native Americans. She also said that Lewis and Clark wrote that on their way back East after their famous trip, they ran out of food and “had to subsist on pawpaw for a week, which they said they really enjoyed.”

Sal Russo, general manager of Giuseppe’s Italian Ristaurante in Haymarket, says the pawpaw has a tropical flavor he compares to “a cherimoya, soursop, guanabana mix.”

“For those who haven’t experienced those fruit flavors, it’s more like a mango/banana flavor with a persimmon consistency when ripe,” Russo said.

For the last 15 years, Russo has been eating pawpaws he picks from pawpaw trees in the woods behind his house that back up to Cedar Run. He said he has been experimenting with different pawpaw dishes over the years, and this year made a pawpaw cake for his popular dessert of the week at Giuseppe’s.

“I decided to make a pawpaw cake after my daughter and I went for a hike to pick the fruits,” he said. “I’ve always seen the recipes for (pawpaw) custard and ice cream, so I decided to give it a shot and bake a cake with them.”

The cake sold out in one day.

While pawpaw trees grow abundantly in many

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wooded areas across Northern Virginia, Alonso Abugattas Jr., a Virginia master naturalist and master gardener, cautions that foragers must get permission from landowners before collecting pawpaws. He also says on his Capital Naturalist Facebook page that the default rule at most parks in the area is that foraging is not allowed, so always check with park administration before taking any fruit from public lands.

People who want to try pawpaws may try their luck at local farmers’ markets as pawpaw season wraps up. The Fruitful Forest, a retailer that offers fresh mushrooms, microgreens and specialty produce, will be selling pawpaws at the Manassas Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or as long as supplies last, according to its Facebook page.

Another option is to grow your own pawpaw trees, said Dr. Joshua Jakum, 50, a pediatrician and volunteer at the Clifton Institute. Jakum discovered pawpaws for the first time several years ago while floating down the Potomac River. He tried one on the spot and loved it.

“They’re special,” Jakum said. “Each pawpaw fruit is delicate and has a slightly different flavor.”

Jakum has made growing pawpaw trees his hobby and has become a local pawpaw expert.

He has propagated hundreds of baby pawpaw trees from seeds that he has collected from pawpaw colonies at the Clifton Institute. Each spring he provides about 60 to 80 seedlings for sale to the public at the Clifton Institute native plant sale as a fundraiser for the nonprofit.

Jakum has planted over 60 pawpaw trees on his two-acre property in Warrenton and recommends anyone who wants their own crop of pawpaw fruits to plant a tree or two.

“You’ll just have to wait eight years for the trees to fruit,” he said. “But it’ll be worth the wait.”

Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@fauquier.com

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OBITUARIE S Obituaries

Obituaries

Georgia Dawson Georgia Dawson of Sumerduck, VA, passed peacefully from this life into the presenceof her Lord, on September 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marshall, VA on June 11, 1934, one of thirteen children of the late Jackson and Katherine Furr.

Georgia is predeceased by her faithful husband and love of her life, Vernie E. Dawson, who earned his eternal reward just four short months ago. They were married in Fauquier County on September 19, 1954 and spent 68 faithful years together until his death in May. She is also predeceased by her son, Stanley Ross Dawson; grandson, Larry Dawson, Jr.; great-grandson, Ja'Marion Dawson; four of her sisters, Elizabeth (Sis) Wines, Alice Trenum, Mabel Canard, and Ruth Slayton; and her seven brothers, Jack, Harvey, Howard, Wes, Charlie, Joe, and Daniel Furr.

She is survived by three children, Larry Dawson & his wife Fran of Front Royal, VA, David Dawson & his wife Darlene of Orange, VA, and daughter Janet Caplinger & her husband Bobby of Sumerduck, VA; a sister, Virginia 'Jenny' Furr, of Remington, VA; 21 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Georgia's greatest joy came from serving her Lord and her family. Prayer was her greatest ministry. She prayed for everyone by name, and would stop and pray for you wherever you were, even if that happened to be in the aisle of the local Food Lion. As she became unable to travel, her phone became her favorite way to reach out and pray for all of her family and friends and stay in touch. She loved being surrounded by family, visiting her sisters, and seeing her nieces and nephews.

Georgia worked as a housekeeper at Fauquier Hospital and took great pride in a job well done. She loved her role as homemaker and was famous for rearranging the furniture in the house on a regular basis. The family learned to be careful before assuming the sofa would be in the same place from day to day.

She was in constant motion, cleaning and tidying. It became a family joke that you'd better quickly drink your tea or coffee before she swiped your cup to wash and put away.

Georgia loved her church family. Singing in the choir at Catlett Assembly of God, her home church for many years, was a favorite ministry. She was most recently a member of Family Community Church in Culpeper. Her health prevented her attendance in recent years, but she lived a life of worship to her Savior, speaking the name of Jesus throughout her day, every day. As her health failed and the family gathered around, she would pull everyone close and whisper "I love you" and sing her favorite song, "Going Home." Georgia's life exemplifies the Proverbs 31 woman. "Who can find a virtuous woman?

Her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life...she worketh willingly with her hands...She rises while it is yet night, and gives meat to her household...Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised." As Georgia passed from earth to heaven she surely heard Jesus say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord." Matthew 25:21 The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 6:00 8:00 pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA. A funeral service will be held at The Moser Funeral Home chapel on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11:00 am followed by interment at Bright View Cemetery.

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Scot Anthony Manning December 4, 1973 – September 17, 2023

Adopted at birth by Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Sinclair Manning and John H. Manning and grew up in Fairfax, VA. Scot was autistic and after many support locations he eventually spent his adult life at a group home in Fairfax County under the care of Community Systems, Inc. (CSI). The family truly thanks Jay and CSI and their staff for their loving care of Scot over the years. His Mom, Betty, was a true advocate for those with autism and even wrote a book as a directive for other special needs children and their parents. Scot was the love of her life.

Scot was truly a remarkable young man always with a smile and loved to talk. He was a big Cowboys fan and Ryan Zimmerman of the Nationals as well as a big wrestling fan. He was a ham with a microphone but most of all he loved the Dukes of Hazzard and Boss Hogg. He was happiest with his Mom and Uncle Henry ( John), as he called him, especially when they all attended the Dukes of Hazzard reunions throughout the years.

He loved his visits to Cooters in Sperryville and now in Luray. He had a bonding friendship with Cooter (Ben Jones) and his wife Mrs. Alma.

He truly enjoyed the Saturday afternoons listening to Cooter and his band perform. Many thanks to Cooter and Mrs. Alma for befriending Scot and giving him many enjoyable afternoons through the years. He spent many days reviewing all his tapes of the dukes. He also loved to ride trains and vacation annually with his CSI staff.

He loved school buses and police cars. His Mom bought him a small school bus (the Bluebird) to drive him through the neighborhood as he sat in the back waving to everybody. One of his best friends was Officer Warrenton of the Fairfax County PD who befriended Scot after one of his unprovoked altercations. He also enjoyed Roy Orbison (especially Pretty Woman) who actually sent Scot several gifts including many pairs of sunglasses.

His Dad John Manning died in 1988. His grandparents John A. and Eleanor Sinclair and Howard and Bert Manning passed away several years ago. Other aunts, uncles and cousin have passed.

He is survived by his Mom, Betty Manning who lives at Breezy Knoll, a private assisted living home in Culpeper, VA; his uncle John Henry (Christy) Sinclair of Warrenton; aunt Helen Manning of Round Rock, TX; uncle Bruce (Linda) Manning of PA; uncle Robert L. (Linda) Christman of Cummings, GA; and several cousins.

Scot you lit up all our lives, we love you. Rest in peace and may God bless you.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 29 from 1:30 PM until the funeral service begins at 2:30 PM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Interment will follow at Warrenton Cemetery.

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Juanita Wine (1933 to 2023) Juanita "Nita" Fay Wine, 90, of Culpeper, VA, formerly of Manning, SC and Warrenton, VA passed away at home on September 15 following a brief battle with cancer.

Juanita is survived by her two children, W. Brook (Darlene) Wine and Schanna W. (Tom) Chilcote, four grandchildren, Bethany Wine, Lauren Reese, Dylan Wine, and Sam Chilcote, three great grandchildren, and her sister, Charlotte Sveilis.

With great sadness, we say goodbye to a wonderful woman who was a guiding light to us throughout our lives. Her beauty and dignity will continue to inspire us.

To honor Juanita's wishes, no funeral or memorial service will be held. There will be a private gathering of immediate family at the time of interment in Warrenton Cemetery, where she will rest in eternal peace beside her loving husband of 49 years, George W. "Billy" Wine.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Heartland Hospice Care, 493 Blackwell Road, Ste. 319, Warrenton, VA 20186.

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Rachel Hill Gainesville, VA - Rachel Hill, age 78, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023. She was born on March 12, 1945, in Lincolnton, NC to the late Mr. Alvin and Mrs. Ethel Little. Rachel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed.

She will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her dedication to education, and her kind and caring nature. She was welcoming, kind, and always interested in what was important in the lives of others.

Rachel is survived by her loving husband, Jim (or Clint as family know him), her three sons Alan, Stephen, and Gary, her six cherished grandchildren Emma, Charlotte, Nathan, Kiana, Nolan, and Connor, and her sisters Polly Waters and Evelyn Pate

and their children.

Following her graduation from Lincolnton High School as class Valedictorian, Rachel continued her passion for education at High Point College, subsequently transferring to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she and her husband met in English class. Rachel extended her studies at the University of Kentucky receiving her Master's Degree in Counseling.

Rachel embodied a life of service as a teacher, school counselor, inspector of state childcare facilities, and as a fellow at the U.S. Department of Education. Her expertise and love of English composition led her to also work at the local newspaper, the Fauquier Democrat. Rachel was also active in the community and worked to keep her local county from being overdeveloped.

In addition to being an avid reader, especially in Civil War history, Rachel enjoyed working in her garden and happened to discover, after months of laboring one day, that her garden had taken the shape of her beloved home state of North Carolina. Rachel possessed a wonderful intellect with a twinkle in her eye that highlighted her mischievous nature. With a wonderful sense of humor she enjoyed playing pranks on her unsuspecting sons. Pretending a plastic cup of cold black coffee was Pepsi as an unsuspecting son took a sip, or freshly waxing the wood floor in the living room knowing she could watch her boys go for an unexpected slide in their socks. The punchline was her loving cackle at her boys' reactions.

As Grandma, she loved taking her grandchildren walking through her garden and over the little "troll" bridge that was set in the middle. Her grandchildren were her true joy and she loved reading stories, playing games, and hosting sleepovers where "What happened at Grandma's stayed at Grandma's'."

Friends and family were invited to attend a local memorial service on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton, VA, with receiving starting at 2:00PM, followed by a chapel service at 3:00 PM. A second service will be held in Rachel's hometown of Lincolnton, NC on September 30, 2023, at the Warlick Funeral Home with receiving starting at 1:00 PM, followed by a chapel service at 2:00 PM and then burial service at Hollybrook Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome.com Obituaries

Diane Margaret Fichthorn Diane Margaret Fichthorn (nee Carey) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 30, 2023 after dealing with cancer for several years. She was 72 years old.

Diane was born September 21, 1950 in Utica, New York to Walter LeRoy Carey and Dorothea Maria (Snow) Carey. She grew up in the village of Brookfield, New York. She graduated from Brookfield Central School in 1968 and from State University of New York at Albany in 1971.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 plus years, James Clayton Fichthorn; and her children; Nathaniel Fichthorn (Jenni), Peter Fichthorn (Nicole), and Rachel Cleveland. Additionally, she is survived by her brother Walter James Carey, six grandsons, and several nephews and nieces.

Diane was a devoted mother and spouse. When her children were younger, she stayed at home but volunteered with several organizations, including the La Leche League. Once the children were in school, she continued volunteering, especially in the school. When she started working outside the home, Diane chose several different jobs which allowed her to be with the children and participate in their many activities and support them at various sporting events. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and summer camp counselor; also, a Girl Scout leader. She was on the board of FAST (Fauquier Area Swim Team). Although, she worked at a number of different places, as an avid reader herself, she most enjoyed her years at Borders Books in Warrenton where she worked from the day it opened until the day it closed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Effingham Manor Winery on October 8, 2023 from 11:00 a.m until 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Fauquier SPCA, Fauquier Habitat for Humanity or the Heifer International.

Barbara Curtis Cooke Barbara Curtis Cooke, 81, of Warrenton passed away on September 22 ,2023 at her home.

She was born August 15, 1942 in Warrenton to the late Hunter Curtis Sr. and Elinor McClanahan Curtis.

Barbara graduated from Warrenton High School in 1960. She worked in the Pentagon from 1961 to 1964. In 1964 she went to work for Tom Frost from the Virginia House of Delegates as his secretary. He also was the owner of Tom Frost Ford where she did all the car sales paperwork among various other duties and responsibilities. She then served Wilson Chevrolet from 1971 to 1974 in charge of new car warranty paperwork. She then worked for Fauquier Bank Trust Department from 1974 till 1986.

Following that she assisted Thomas G. Martin, local attorney and Commisioner of Accounts for Fauquier County. She retired in July of 2004.

She is survived by her daughters Lisa Johnson (Randy) and Tina Gray (Jimmy); as well as beloved grandchildren Bradley(Mary), and Ryan Johnson.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers Teddy and Larry Curtis.

A Funeral will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 2pm at Moser Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Interment will follow at Orlean Cemetery.

Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com Obituaries

Marguerite A. Miller Marguerite A. Miller, age 90, a resident of Bealeton, VA passed away on September 16, 2023 at Blue Ridge Christian Home in Bealeton. She retired from Fauquier Hospital after 35 years as a CNA. She was a lifelong member of Orlean Baptist Church.

Predeceased by her parents, Irving C. and Louise Reid Ashby; her husbands, Clifton Settler and Frederick Miller; her brother, George Ashby. Survived by her daughter, Beverley Olinger of Bealeton, VA and son, Berkeley Settler and his wife, Debbie of Marshall, VA; Her brother, Seldon Ashby and his wife, Pat of Marshall, VA; sister-in-law, Turner Ashby of Marshall, VA; her grandson, Brian Settler and his wife, Brooke of Haymarket, VA; a great grandson, Logan; many nieces and nephews. Her special friend, Amos Kyhl of Marshall, VA. Many thanks to the staff at Blue Ridge Christian Home in Bealeton for the excellent care they provided.

A visitation was held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 6-8pm at Moser Funeral Home. A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 21, 2023, 1pm at Moser Chapel. Burial followed at Remington Cemetery, Remington, VA. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186.

Online condolences can be made at: moserfuneralhome.com

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Multi family yard sale 347 Cleveland Street Warrenton September 30th. 8 am till 2pm Household, vintage bottles, decoy ducks, Knick knacks and much much more!

YARD SALE FISH AND CHICKEN DINNERS AND BAKE GOODS Saturday September 30, 2023 8am to 2pm Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 15008 Lee Highway, Gainesville, Va. 20155 Vender Spaces a v a i l a b l e 703-754-4685 Livestock

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540-560-5132 Miscellaneous Sale 45 RPM record collection original 50' s/60's app. 2500 various prices; tony the tiger keychains.

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Sept 30th 9-3 pm 12143 Trey Compton Court Brandy station, VA Miscellaneous Sale

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Yard Sale Oct. 14, 9a-5p.

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BASEBALL CARDS: many complete sets, not old but excellent condition 1980's 571-344-4300

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Apply in person: 65 Culpeper Street, Suite 101, Warrenton to complete Employment Application. Call 540-428-7062 with questions. We do not need project managers, field workers only. Medical, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement plan offered.

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DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING ADVERTISEMENT

Full name(s) of owner(s): Anitas New Mexico Style Mexican Food Inc Trading as: Anitas New Mexico Style Mexican Food, 11694 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia 20109 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Retail Restaurant or Caterer Application - Restaurant, Wine, Beer, Mixed Beverages, Consumed On and Off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Thomas Tellez, President 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.O bjections should be registered at www.ab c.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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Full name(s) of owner(s): EL OASIS RESTAURANT LLC Trading as: EL OASIS RESTAURANT, 9107 ANDREW DRIVE DR, MANASSAS, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA 20111 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Retail Restaurant or Caterer Application - Restaurant, Wine, Beer, Mixed Beverages, Consumed On and Off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Fredy Osuna Owner 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.a bc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157130-01-00; JJ121502-02-00; JJ112311-01-02 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: HARRIS, MIKEAS; TEMESGEN HARRIS, NOAH JALEN; TEMESGEN, ANAYA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MIKEAS HARRIS; NOAH JALEN TEMESGEN HARRIS; ANAYA TEMESGEN It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) TSUDI TEMESGEN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/26/2023 11:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk Public Notices

Notice: Abandoned Watercraft

Notice is hereby given that the following watercraft has been abandoned for more than 60 days on the property of Philip Barrere 12560 Garman Dr Nokesville VA 20181.

540-660-1620. The boat's description is a 1996 Javelin 400SE blue and silver colored hull, HIN BNZ80125K596 and registration DL 6820 S. . Application for Watercraft Registration/Title will be made in accordance with Section 29.1-733.25 of the Code of Virginia if this watercraft is not claimed and removed within 30 days of the first publication of this notice. Please contact the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources with any questions.

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COMMENT ON THE DESIGN OF THE PRINCE WILLIAM PARKWAY AT MINNIEVILLE ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT NEABSCO MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT VENUE: The County Board Room 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192 The Prince William County Department of Transportation will conduct a Design Public Hearing for the Prince William Parkway (Rte. 294) at Minnieville Road Interchange Project at the County Boardroom 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA, 22192, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 10, 2023. The event will be streamed live virtually through the link posted on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors webpage at: https://www.pwcva.gov/department/boardcounty-supervisors. In the event of inclement weather, this Design Public Hearing will be rescheduled for a later date. Public notifications and readvertisement will be issued accordingly.

The purpose of this public hearing is to ensure that the public is provided with an opportunity to both review and discuss the proposed improvements and potential impacts to the surrounding properties. This hearing will also provide an opportunity for public feedback on the current design of this interchange improvement project. Project plans, information regarding property impacts and right-of-way and relocation assistance will be available at this public hearing and 30 days prior to the hearing. A tentative project schedule will also be discussed at the meeting.

The project consists of constructing a grade-separated single point urban interchange at Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road, improvements along Prince William Parkway from Elm Farm Road to Golansky Boulevard, and improvements along Minnieville Road from Madrona Lane to Elm Farm Road.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and 23 CFR 771.117, a Categorical Exclusion (CE) document is being prepared to assess the project's potential effects upon environmental resources and to determine if there are any significant environmental impacts. The CE will be made available for public viewing a minimum of 10-days prior to the public hearing following the information below. A copy of the CE will also be available for review at the location of the public hearing. Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed improvements on historic properties is included in the CE. The public can also review the project's information and Design Public Hearing plans on the Prince William County Department of Transportation website at: https://www.pwcva.gov/department/transportation/current-road-projects Deadline to submit comments is October 25, 2023. The public may provide comments via the following methods: • Written or verbal comments in person at the Design Public Hearing.

• By mail to the Project Manager: Mr. Hoainam Nguyen at Prince William County Department of Transportation Office (5 County Complex Court, Suite 290, Prince William, VA, 22192).

• By email to the Project Manager: Mr. Hoainam Nguyen at HNguyen @pwcgov.org (please reference "Prince William Parkway at Minnieville Road Interchange" in the subject heading).

Prince William County ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information, call 703-792-4228 or TDD 703-792-5223.

Accessibility to Persons with Disabilities: The Design Public Hearing is being held at a public facility accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Mr. Hoainam Nguyen at 703-792-6825 (TTY: 711) or HNguyen@pwcgov.org no later than Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157624-01-00; JJ157558-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: REVOLORIO LOPEZ, FREDY A; REVOLORIO LOPEZ, JEISON F The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF FREDY A REVOLORIO LOPEZ; JEISON FRENANDO REVOLORIO LOPEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) FREDY REVOLORIO SAMAYOA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/06/2023 10:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157624-01-00; JJ157558-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: REVOLORIO LOPEZ, FREDY A; REVOLORIO LOPEZ, JEISON F The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF FREDY A REVOLORIO LOPEZ; JEISON FRENANDO REVOLORIO LOPEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) YENI ANCELMA LOPEZ CORTEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/06/2023 10:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157632-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: AGUILAR QUEVEDO, YOSHUA STIV The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS OF YOSHUA STIV AGUILAR QUEVEDO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) FERNANDO ROMEO AGUILAR SOLARES appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/06/2023 10:00AM Atta Dwamena, Deputy Clerk Legal Notices

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ150967-02-03 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: WELCH, LUKAS The object of this suit is to: NOTIFY EDWIN ORTIZ OF UPCOMING PARENTAL RIGHTS CASE/ REMOVE PARENTAL RIGHTS FROM EDWIN ORTIZ (LUKAS WELCH) It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) EDWIN ORTIZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/04/2023 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk Legal Notices

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ152825-01-01; JJ151824-01-01; JJ122555-01-01 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MALAVE, DEZMOND; MALAVE, ALESSA; MALAVE, NYSSA MELANI The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF DEZMOND MALAVE; ALESSA MALAVE; NYSSA MALAVE It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) TYESHA HILL appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/06/2023 at 10:00 AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157564-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: IRAHETA MERINO, EDER RIGOBERTO The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY FOR MOTHER AND CHILD ABANDONMENT OF FATHER It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) SERGIO A AYALA MARTINEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/30/2023 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

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BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF DUMFRIES, VIRGINIA ON October 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as may be heard at a regular monthly meeting held in Council Chambers 17739 Main Street, Suite 200 Dumfries, Virginia 22026

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157737-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: FLORES RODRIGUEZ, LAZARO A The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS OF LAZARO ALEXANDER FLORES RODRIGUEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOEL FLORES POSADA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/20/2023 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157212-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CUMMINS-HUGHES, MAKAYLA SIMONE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MAKAYLA SIMONE CUMMINS-HUGHES It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) RYAN FRANCIS HUGHES appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/09/2023 10:30AM Brian Donnell James, Deputy Clerk Legal Notices

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ143660-01-01; JJ143661-01-01 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: REID, TAMARI; REID, JOVANI The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF TAMARI REID; JOVANI REID It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MARLIN JAMES appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/04/2023 10:00AM Jasmin M Henderson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157493-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PALACIOS PEREZ, BAYRON SAMIR The object of this suit is to: PETITION FOR SOLE CUSTODY AND FINDINGS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY FOR SIJS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MARCELINO PALACIOS PERDOMO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/23/2023 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk Legal Notices

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157209-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PEREZ PORTILLO, DIEGO FERNANDO The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY FOR DIEGO FERNANDO PEREZ PORTILLO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) LUIS ENRIQUE PEREZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/06/2023 11:00AM Brian Donnell James, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157494-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PALACIOS PERREZ, ESCARLETH N The object of this suit is to: PETITION FOR SOLE CUSTODY AND FINDINGS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY FOR SIJS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MARCELINO PALACIOS PERDOMO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/23/2023 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk Legal Notices

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ156658-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: AGUILAR CHAVARRIA, ANDREA G The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRATION JUVENILE STATUS OF ANDREA G AGUILAR CHAVARRIA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DARWIN AGUILAR GONZALEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/15/2023 10:00AM Jasmin M Henderson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157668-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MORALES MEJIA, JAMES G The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) RICARDO J. RAMOS MONTEAGUDO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk

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BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF DUMFRIES, VIRGINIA ON

BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF DUMFRIES, VIRGINIA ON

October 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as may be heard John Wilmer Porter Municipal Building Town Hall 17739 Main Street, Suite 200, Dumfries, VA 22026

October 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as may be heard John Wilmer Porter Municipal Building Town Hall 17739 Main Street, Suite 200, Dumfries, VA 22026

The Town Council of Dumfries hereby gives notice of a public hearing for discussion to rename the building currently known as the Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad located at 3800 Graham Park Road, Dumfries, Virginia 22026.

The Town Council of Dumfries hereby gives notice of a public hearing for discussion on a code amendment as it relates to Chapter 70 (Zoning), Article I and V, of the Code of the Town of Dumfries.

A copy of the requests to rename the building and any associated documents can be provided electronically by request or are available for review at the Office of the Town Clerk at 17739 Main Street, Suite 200, Dumfries, VA 22026 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The public hearing will be held in a public facility accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility of the facility or requesting special accommodation for a disability may contact the Town Clerk at 703-221-3400 or thill @dumfriesva.gov during the hours listed above

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

The public hearing will be held in a public facility accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility of the facility or requesting special accommodation for a disability may contact the Town Clerk at 703-221-3400 or thill@dumfriesva.gov during the hours listed above.

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157495-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BONILLA ORTIZ, JOSUA A The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD, JOSHUA ALEXANDER BONILLA ORTIZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) CARLOS FERNANDO PINEDA ARAGON appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/23/2023 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157571-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: GONZALEZ DE PAZ, CAMILA S The object of this suit is to: VERIFIED PETITION FOR CUSTODY AND FACTUAL FINDINGS OF CAMILA STEFANY GONZALEZ DE PAZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JORGE ESCOBAR appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/06/2023 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157634-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MONTGOMERY, SAMUEL EDWARD; V The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF SAMUEL EDWARD MONTGOMERY, V It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) SAMUEL EDWARD MONTGOMERY IV appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/31/2023 10:00AM Jennifer Hall, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157521-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PORTILLO-AMAYA, FERNANDA T The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY AND SPECIAL JUVENILE IMMIGRATION STATUS FOR A MINOR CHILD It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ELMER LEONEL PORTILLO BONILLA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/01/2023 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157595-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CAHUEQUE-GOMEZ, JAVIER ANDREE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF JAVIER ANDRE CAHUEQUE-GOMEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOSE CAHUEQUE appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/31/2023 10:00AM Jennifer Hall, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157666-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: RAMOS REYES, MARYURI PAMELA The object of this suit is to: GAIN SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF MARYURI PAMELA RAMOS REYES It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) RUVERMAN RAMOS BONILLA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/08/2023 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157522-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PERAZA ENAMORADO, HECTOR M The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY AND SPECIAL JUVENILE IMMIGRATION STATUS FOR A MINOR CHILD It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOEL PERAZA VASQUEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/01/2023 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157631-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: ZAVALA RODRIGUEZ, GENESIS A The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS OF ENESIS ANAHI ZAVALA RODRIGUEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) LUIS ENRIQUE ZAVALA CORRALES appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/08/2023 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157671-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: FLORES ORELLANA, SAUL A The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD, SAUL ANTONIO FLORES ORELLANA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) SAUL YOVANY FLORES appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/24/2023 11:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ119978-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: TISDALE, AIDIAN MYKEAL The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF AIDIAN MYKEAL TISDALE It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) WILLIAM MUGG appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/23/2023 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ123944-04-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: HARRIS, JEREMIAH ELIJAH The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF JERMIAH ELIJAH HARRIS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JAMES EARL HARRIS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/09/2023 10:30AM Brian Donnell James, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ124562-04-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CHASE, DANTE TRUMAIN, JR The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF DANTE TRUMAIN CHASE, JR. It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DANTE TRUMAIN CHASE SR appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/09/2023 10:30AM Brian Donnell James, Deputy Clerk ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ141249-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BOYDE, NEVEAH MARIE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF NEVEAH MARIE BOYDE 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 11/06/2023 10:00AM Jennifer Hall, Deputy Clerk INVITATION TO BID The City of Manassas is seeking Bids for 36-INCH WATER MAIN PHASE V-B project (ITB No. 24B004).

The Invitation to Bid documents are available at the City of Manassas Purchasing Division located at 8500 Public Works Drive, Manassas, VA 20110 or by calling (703) 257-8368 or visiting the DemandStar website https://www.demandstar.com/ap p/agencies/virginia/city-of-manassas/proc urement-opportunities/19f69d32-2937-4f 84-bcf3-aec285941c4c/ Bids will be accepted NO LATER than 2:30 P.M. local time on October 11, 2023 at the above address.

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ141249-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BOYDE, NEVEAH MARIE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF NEVEAH MARIE BOYDE It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) PATRICIA L. STEWART appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/06/2023 10:00AM Jennifer Hall, Deputy Clerk Legal Notices

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157211-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PEREZ, BRYAN MENDEZ The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF BRYAN MENDEZ PEREZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) FELIX MENDEZ GARCIA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/24/2023 11:00AM Brian Donnell James, Deputy Clerk

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

October 10, 2023 Public Hearings 2:00 p.m.

1. The Board will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 27 (Taxicabs) Section 27 – 37 to Strike the Taxicab Review Board’s Residency Requirement.

2. The Board will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Endorsement of the Final Design of Minnieville Road – Prince William Parkway Interchange Project. Neabsco Magisterial District

3. The Board will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Authorization of a Conveyance of an Easement to Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative Across County-Owned Property to Provide Power to Catharpin Park Planned Improvements.

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4. The Board will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on a Proposal from MEB General Contractors, Inc. to Develop an Indoor Sports and Events Center. The proposal can be viewed electronically at www.pwcva.gov/GHSDUWPHQW ðQDQFH public-notices. The proposal can also be viewed in person at the following locations: 6ɉJL VM [OL *SLYR [V [OL )VHYK 1 County Complex Court, Suite 245 Prince William, VA 22192

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157257-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MARTINEZ, DANIEL GEOVANNI The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF DANIEL G. MARTINEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DANIEL E. MARTINEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/22/2023 10:00AM Jasmin M Henderson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ155813-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: COOPER, CALEB MARINO; JR The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF CALEB COOPER JR It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) NADY A FERNANDEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/06/2023 at 10:00 AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk

For additional information, contact the Clerk to the Board at (703) 7926600. All meeting materials will be posted online when the agenda is W\ISPZOLK HUK H JVW` VM HSS Z[HɈ YLWVY[Z WYVWVZLK YLZVS\[PVUZ HUK ordinances, and other documentation will be available for review by [OL W\ISPJ PU [OL VɉJL VM [OL *SLYR VM [OL )VHYK H[ *V\U[` *VTWSL_ Court, Prince William, Virginia, 22192. Members of the public may appear at the Board of County Supervisors’ Chamber in the McCoart Building, 1 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 1 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, October 3, 2023.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ156042-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: TISDALE, KHOURY JAYDAN The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF KHOURY JAYDAN TISDALE It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) ERNERT WESLEY appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/23/2023 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk Legal Notices

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ156867-02-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MERAZ CASCO, JUSTIN ADALY The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF JUSTIN MERAZ CASCO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) SELVIN AGRIPINO MERAZ AVILA appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/16/2023 10:00AM Jennifer Houchin, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157211-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PEREZ, BRYAN MENDEZ The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF BRYAN MENDEZ PEREZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) DIANA PEREZ PEREZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/24/2023 11:00AM Brian Donnell James, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157169-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BHALLI, FATIMA IMTIAZ The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF FATIMA IMTIAZ BHALLI It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) SADIA ADNAN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/22/2023 08:30AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157192-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BILBO, AUTUMN The object of this suit is to: PETITION FOR CUSTODY OF AUTUMN RAYNE BILBO It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JAMES BILBO appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 09/20/2023 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157350-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: QUINN-HILL, JAH'KI LARENZ The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY OFJAH'KI LARENZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JAH'KI LARENZ QUINN-HILL appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/20/2023 11:00AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157443-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: DELGADO HERRERA, OLIVER A The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF OLIVER A DELGADO HERRERA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) CRISTIAN G DELGADO SANTOS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/01/2023 10:00AM Evelyn Ruiz, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157565-01-00; JJ157566 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MEJIA OROZCO, JESUS; MEJIA OROZCO, JAQUELIN The object of this suit is to: It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) EDUARDO MEJIA RAMIREZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/30/2023 10:00AM Stephanie Wilson, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157655-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: MCCURDY, MATTHEW ZAY TYLER The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF MATTHEW MCCURDY 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 11/08/2023 10:00AM Laska Via, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ145564-03-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: DUNN, JAXSON KING The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF JAXSON KING DUNN It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) RAMONE DUNN appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/01/2023 10:00AM Ataa Dwamena Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157593-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PEREZ-RAMIREZ, MIGUEL The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MIGUEL PEREZRAMIREZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) PEDRO PEREZ-DE PAZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/30/2023 10:00AM Jennifer Hall, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157627-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: BUI, BENJAMIN HOANG The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF BENJAMIN HOANG BUI It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) UNKNOWN appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/06/2023 10:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157660-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CRUZ-CHAVEZ, MILANIA JAHIRA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MILANIA JAHIRA CRUZ-CHAVEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOSE VICENTE CRUZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/03/2023 11:00AM Aneicia Howell, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157593-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: PEREZ-RAMIREZ, MIGUEL The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF MIGUEL PEREZRAMIREZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MARIA RAMIREZ-BERNAL appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/30/2023 10:00AM Jennifer Hall, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157635-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CARTER, JAMILAH ROSE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF JAMILAH ROSE CARTER It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) NYKIA P. CARTER appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/06/2023 10:00AM Jennifer Hall, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157750-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: ANDINO POSADAS, ISABELLE LILY The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN FULL CUSTODY OF ISABELLE LILY ANDINO POSADAS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JANET ANDINO RAMOS appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 12/01/2023 at 10:00 AM Ataa Dwamena, Deputy Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157598-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: SANTACRUZ, SAMANTHA RUBA The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN THE CUSTODY OF SAMANTHA R. SANTACRUZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) BRENDA I SANTACRUZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 10/12/2023 10:00AM Jennifer Houchin, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157635-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: CARTER, JAMILAH ROSE The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF JAMILAH ROSE CARTER 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 11/06/2023 10:00AM Jennifer Hall, Deputy Clerk

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ157759-01-00 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: GOMEZ LOPEZ, KEYRI The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRATION STATUS FOR MINOR CHILD It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JOSE ARANDO GOMEZ MARTINEZ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 11/21/2023 at 10:00 AM Kenyea Martinez, Deputy Clerk

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House of Mercy Food Truck Festival: House of Mercy, 8170 Flannery Court, Manassas. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live music; food trucks; entertainment; beer garden. Fundraiser for the House of Mercy Food pantry and programs. Tickets available at: https:// www.houseofmercyva.org.

Catch a Movie in the Park: Veterans Memorial Park, 14300 Veterans Drive, Woodbridge. 7 to 9 p.m. Family movie night featuring “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” The movie begins at sunset. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. A parent must attend with children under the age of 16. All participants must pre-register for a ticket to the movie; call 703-792-8794.

Dumpster Day and Shred Event: Rippon Middle School, 15101 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For use by all Prince William County residents. Call 703-792-5750 for information on proper disposal.

Pond Discovery: Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge. 11 a.m. to noon. Learn about the life that lives in the pond and the animals that call the ecosystem home. Parking fee.

Furs, Feathers, Skulls … Oh, My: Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Danel K. Ludwig, Drive, Woodbridge. 1 to 2 p.m. Join Park Rangers to learn more about the animals that call Leesylvania State Park their home. Parking fee.

Roving Ranger in Picnic Area: Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge. 3 to 4 p.m. A ranger will roam the picnic area with interesting animal and historical artifacts from the park. Parking fee.

Special Sports Trivia Night: Tin Cannon Brewing Company, 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville. 7 to 9 p.m. Bring a team of up to six people and compete for a prize.

Live Music: The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Featuring Delta Spur.

Heritage Brewing Company, 9436 Center Point Lane, Manassas. 2 p.m. Featuring Bethany Gates.

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Haymarket Farmers Market: Town of Haymarket, 15000 Washington St., Haymarket. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday Funday Concerts: Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas. 3 to 4 p.m. Featuring Carleigh Jane. Free.

GIVE Tutoring: Bull Run Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas.

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Books on Tap Monthly Book Club: Ornery Beer Company, 8088 Flannery Court, Manassas. 6 to 8 p.m. For adults. Hosted

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Book for October is “The Rose Code,” by Kate Quinn. For more information, contact jraghunathan@pwcgov.org.

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. 2 p.m. This performance is appropriate for all ages. Siegel presents “Glorious Impromptus of Chopin and Schubert.” For tickets and information, call 703-993-7759. $50, $43, $29, half-price for youth through grade 12.

K9s in the Vines: The Winery at La Grange, 4970 Antioch Road, Haymarket. 11 a.m. Bring a dog for a special dog walk and tasting through the vineyard. Sample estate wines and take home a commemorative K9s in the Vines stemless glass.

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Tickets $25. Tickets available at: https://www.wineryatlagrange. orderport-net/wines/Tickets Live Music: The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville. 3 to 6:30 p.m. Featuring Front Porch Rockers.

Monday, Oct. 2 English Conversation: Central Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For adults. Speakers of all languages are welcome.

Building Buddies-Celebrating Diverse-ABILITIES: Haymarket Gainesville Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket. 5 to 6 p.m. For all ages and families. Building friendships, networks and fun throughout the diverse Haymarket Gainesville special needs communities. Registration required; call 703-792-8700. Free.

Health Literacy Conversation Workshop: Chinn Park Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. For adults. Students will improve English speaking and listening skills while learning about important health topics.

Teetotalers and Moonshiners-Prohibition in Virginia: Haymarket Gainesville Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket. All day. For adults. Additional dates: Tuesday, Oct. 3, and Wednesday, Oct. 4; same times. See the exhibit and learn how state inspectors and federal agents attempted to stem the flow of illicit alcohol.

Tuesday, Oct. 3 English Conversation: Haymarket Gainesville Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For adults. Speakers of all languages are welcome. Free.

Memory Cafe: Central Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas.

11 a.m. to noon. For adults. Presented by Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William and Sentara Home Health.

Mini Terrariums: Montclair Library, 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries. 5:30 to 7 p.m. For adults. Create fall themed terrarium using repurposed jars, moss and more. Registration required; call 703-792-8740.

English Conversation: Bull Run Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. 10 a.m. to noon. For adults. Speakers of all languages are welcome. Free.

Trivia Night in the Republic: Bierwerks, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge. 7 to 9 p.m. Teams are welcome and encouraged. Prizes. Brew Republic Wednesday, Oct. 4 Breast Cancer Support Group: Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, 2300 Opitz Blvd., Hylton Education Center, Rooms CG, Woodbridge. 6:15 to 8:25 p.m. Information and emotional support for breast cancer patients.

Wednesday Walks at Bristoe Station Battlefield: Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, 10708 Bristow Road, Bristow.

7 to 8 p.m. Tour the park with staff and volunteers and learn its history. Free; donations encouraged.

Hike with a Naturalist: Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run. 10 a.m. to noon. Learn about the flowers and animals at Leopold’s Preserve. Free and open to the community.

Teen Advisory Group: Bull Run Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For grades 6 to 12. Help plan library events and spend time with other teens.

PAWS to Read: Montclair Library, 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries. 5 to 6 p.m. For ages 8 to 12. Practice reading with a furry friend from K-9 Caring Angels. Stop by the Youth Services desk at the time of the program to sign up for a time slot. Free.

Spanish Conversation: Chinn Park Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For adults. For speakers of all languages. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

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Heritage Bike Night: Heritage Brewing Company, 9436 Center Point Lane, Manassas. 6 to 9 p.m. Come show off a bike and hang out. Weekly prizes.

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