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.
To safely complete the work, crews will also have to stop all traffic intermittently at both approaches of the Chatham Bridge up to 15 minutes at a time. Emergency vehicles will still be able to cross the bridge during the work zone.
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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.
Lindsey is survived by her husband Erik and son Theodore, sister Amanda (née Taylor) Hill (Ryan, Owen, and Eleanor), step-brother Bryant Shanks (Ashton (née Tevault)), mother Janet (née Schneider) Shanks (David), father Steve Taylor, grandmother Verna M. (née Jung) Dahm, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (https://tnbcfoundation.org/support-us/donate).
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.
November 20 is Family Volunteer Day, a day that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. You can volunteer with an organization your family cares about, raise money as a family to make a donation, learn about a cause that means a lot to your family and much more! With the holidays on our doorstep, this would be a great chance for your family to do a special holiday project together! Please visit the Points of Light Family Volunteer Day page at https://bit.ly/3CTrT3X for project ideas.
Ho Ho Ho! Christmas is getting near, and you can help a child have a Happy Holiday! House of Mercy is asking for donations of new gifts valued at $25 for their Christmas with Mercy program by December 1. Please email[email protected] for more information. ACTS is accepting new toy donations for Toys for Tots until December 8. Please email [email protected] to learn more. SERVE is accepting donations of new toys and gift cards for their Gifting for Families program. Please visit  www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/gifting-for-families/ for details and email [email protected] with any questions.
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.
Animal lovers! The staff at Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P) needs volunteers in a variety of positions to help make life better for the furbabies. Volunteers under 16 can help but must volunteer with a parent. Just a few hours a day, a week, or a month can make a difference in the lives of these 4-legged friends! Please visitwww.a3padvocates.org/volunteer or email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.
The awesome staff at BEACON is preparing for their Winter Semester, November 29 thru March 4! Volunteer Online ESOL Tech Facilitators are needed Monday and Wednesday mornings to support small group instruction in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Volunteers will provide support to the class teachers by running the Zoom sessions, sharing teaching materials on screen and setting up breakout rooms as needed. Free training is provided. The 12-week class schedule is Mon/Wed, 9:30am-11:30am. Please fill out an online application at www.beaconliteracy.org, under Get Involved. Call 571.428.2507 or email [email protected] to hear more about this exciting and rewarding opportunity.
Calling All Teachers! Catholic Charities needs teachers for the Winter semester for a 12-week (or longer) commitment from November 29 to March 3. You’ll feel great as you help individuals achieve self-sufficiency and participate fully in the greater community! The main facets of the programs are English classes and Citizenship preparation classes. Ongoing needs are for GED preparation courses, childcare courses, computer courses, and a job assistance program. Estimated weekly commitment is about 4 hours a week. Please apply athttps://volunteer.ccda.net/custom/501/opp_details/1164. Questions? Please email [email protected] for more information.
The 75th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade is back, and volunteers age 18+ are needed to act as Route Marshallsand Staging Marshalls to support the parade on December 4. Your help will be greatly appreciated as you make sure the parade proceeds in a safe and orderly fashion, while keeping spectators safe along the route! Please visithttps://bit.ly/3CSgDot for details; click on the Respond button to sign up. Note: Breakfast will be provided for volunteers! Questions? Please email [email protected] for more information.
Medical Reserve Corps Support your local health department and your community during a public health emergency! Volunteers are needed to support several missions, including public health education and outreach, disease investigation, vaccine clinics, and more! Medical experience is not required; they have roles for everyone! Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. Volunteers must be 18 years of age, complete minimum training, and pass a state background check to serve. Please fill out an application at vamrc.org. Questions? Please email Amy at [email protected] for more information.
Help support veterans! RSVP’s VETS Program which provides transportation for veterans and their spouses to medical appointments is back, and volunteer drivers age “55 or better” are needed! Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and successfully complete both a criminal and driving record check. It’s a wonderful way to give back and say “thank you” to our veterans for all they’ve done! Please email [email protected] or call 571.292.5307 for more information.
Mark Your Calendars! Wreaths Across America will be held December 18 beginning at 10am at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle. This is a wonderful, meaningful event for families and a good way to Remember, Honor and Teach children about the sacrifices made by our veterans. Please register on Evenbrite at https://bit.ly/30hGBmT – be sure to read the important information on that page. Please email [email protected] to learn more.
If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call our wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
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Susan Grace Dent Hoey
Jul 31, 1948 – Oct 29, 2021
Susan Grace Dent Hoey went to her eternal reward on Oct 29, 2021 after a brief illness. Surrounded by her family in her final days and consistent with her spirit, she fought fiercely for her family until the end.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Kevin, and her children: Scott (Melinda) Barnes, John (Chelsi) Hoey, and Kaitlin (Christian) Dye; and her four grandchildren: Owen, Jenna, Emilia-Jean, and Grace. She is also survived by her sisters, Linda Dent and Delores (Joseph) Cotter, both of Columbus, OH, and Mary Anne Dent, wife of her late father, Richard “Dick” Dent. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her mother, Grace Lillian Klehm Dent, and her sisters Shirley and Geraldine.
Susan was born to “Dick” and Grace Lillian Klehm Dent on July 31, 1948 in Fredericksburg, VA. She was a good student, excelling in sports in high school and earning best female athlete in her senior year at Stafford High School.
Susan followed Kevin on his remaining military career on assignments in Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, and California while adding John and Kaitlin to their family. Susan was happy to be a homemaker, wife, and mother creating a wonderfully warm and stable home for them to grow and learn. Over the years, Susan learned there was no craft or hobby that she could not master. She enjoyed her love of cooking, basket weaving, calligraphy, gardening, biking, reading, crocheting, and knitting.
Her entire life’s work was her family with a focus on their education and development as individuals. She placed a powerful emphasis on excelling in all they did in school and on the field of competition as she passed on her natural academic and athletic abilities to each of them.
Susan was an accomplished chef; she subscribed to the philosophy “Love People. Cook them tasty food.” She produced a wide range of masterful, delicious meals every day for those she loved. For 37 years every day felt like a global adventure in dining! We honored her capabilities in a family favorites cookbook and meals from this cookbook are a staple for her children’s families.
Susan prided herself on having the prettiest yard in the neighborhood with beautiful flowers and shrubs native to the area she lived. To continue her legacy, she shared many transplants with neighbors and friends teaching them to care for the plants some of which came from her father’s house in Fredericksburg, VA.
In the last few years, she enjoyed going on camping trips and riding bikes with her sister, Linda and her friends.
She believed strongly in supporting Veterans’ organizations annually providing her share to those serving the neediest of those who answered the call of our nation. She also supported No Child Hungry and local food drives to support those most in need.
An avid reader of books and one of Fairfax County Library’s best patrons, she always had a reservation list that was 20 books long. This love of reading and her desire to support her children led to a decade long volunteer position with the Robinson Secondary School (VA) library. During these years, Susan was an ardent supporter of her children’s championship gymnastics and hockey teams. She was whatever her children needed her to be: a tremendous room Mom, team Mom, cheerleader, and carpool Mom. She carried this devotion forward to her grandchildren, cherishing her role as a grandma and planning many memorable outings and meals together.
Susan was an amazing woman who left her mark on the world through the qualities and behaviors she instilled in her family and the people she touched throughout her life. She always wanted the best for and from the people in her life. Her influence lives on in the wonderful family she created and the people she touched. She will be sorely missed.
Services will be held 22 November 2021 at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home on 4143 Dale Blvd. Dale City, VA 22193 (703) 680-1234. Visitation at 10:00 AM with Service at 11:00 AM followed by a private family burial at Quantico National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, American Cancer Society, No Child Hungry, or Toys for Tots.
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