Obituaries

Alicia Natividad Martinez, 79 years young, of Woodbridge, VA; passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Alicia was born in Lima-Peru, South America to Rodrigo Perez Berrospi and Maria Natividad Canales Rivera on September 9, 1942. She immigrated to the United States in January of 1974 and became a United States citizen in 1989. She married Mr. Eduardo Martinez on November 15, 1982, in Manassas, VA. Alicia was a beloved wife, wonderful mother, and grandmother.


Neighborhood Notes

During a meeting on Nov. 9, 2021, the Board of County Supervisors agreed to keep seven magisterial districts and invited the public to provide feedback on the draft seven-district map as part of its redistricting efforts.

The public may view the map and provide feedback by visiting www.pwcva.gov/redistricting. The draft seven-district map addresses the growth in the county while adhering to legal redistricting requirements and the Board’s redistricting criteria.


Neighborhood Notes

The Virginia Department of Transportation has scheduled daytime lane closures and brief traffic stops on the Chatham Bridge over the Rappahannock River this week.

Starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, Route 3 Business will be reduced to one travel lane in both directions between Stafford County and Fredericksburg for repairs underneath the bridge.


Obituaries

Lindsey Marie (née Taylor) Wright, 38, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on November 9, 2021.

Lindsey was born in Belleville, IL to Janet (née Schneider) and Steve Taylor on March 19, 1983. She went to high school at Belleville Township High School West and attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She married Erik Wright on June 17, 2011, in Hilton Head, SC. She was a dedicated Army wife and worked as a Homemaker and Children’s Book Consultant. Lindsey had a passion and talent for interior design, was active in Stroller Strong Moms, and enjoyed hiking and camping with her family and pups Nora and Mazie.


Neighborhood Notes

Greetings, Prince William – It’s About a Kid and a Toy!  Volunteer Prince William announces Untrim-a-Tree, our holiday program which provides gifts to thousands of our neighbors in the greater Prince William community.  You can help bring a brighter holiday season to local children and seniors!  Simply sponsor a child – each child receives two gifts, valued at not more than $50-$75 per child.  Donations of Senior Baskets will be given to homebound seniors throughout the community.  Baskets could include card games, crossword puzzles, hand cream, warm socks, lap throws or wraps.  Please call Jan at 571.292.5307 or email [email protected] to request a donor form.

No community within the Prince William area is immune to the havoc and devastation caused by a disaster, whethernatural or manmade.  Volunteer Prince William is recruiting volunteers for Disaster Response positions.  Trained volunteers can fill a critical role in disaster response and alleviate the challenge of spontaneous, untrained volunteers.  Volunteers are needed to help as Reception Center Staff and Public Outreach and Education, which includes educational games such as Disaster Jeopardy and Ready Bingo. Training is provided, and you’ll feel great as you help our local community rebuild following a disaster!  Please contact Claudia at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.


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