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101 years and 6 days separate them First baby of 2020 born at Fauquier Hospital By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Veteran mom Sophie Elliot Bristol arrived in Fauquier was feeling great less than 20 hours after giving birth to her third Hospital’s Family birthing Center child. Smiling and laughing, when Monday afternoon. someone dropped her new baby’s Frances Shipe, who turned 101 pacifier, she caught it before it hit Thursday, gets some help blowing the floor without missing a beat. out her candles from greatThe Bealeton mom dressed in a grandson Mason. flowered robe to have her picture TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/ROBIN EARL taken, with baby Bristol Leigh Thomas swaddled in the same pattern. Her two other girls, Payton, 6, and Cambrie, 16 months, also have matching outfits. She ordered the outfits from Posh Peanut ahead of Bristol’s arrival, although Elliot’s husband Travis Thomas, a By Robin Earl every day, and I don’t worry about chael and great-grandson Mason. Culpeper County deputy, declined T imes Staff Writer the next one … I don’t worry if I Granddaughters Charlene and Ashto dress in matching duds. can’t handle something. What’s the leigh could not be present, but the Clearly, this is not this 27-yearWe could all learn a lot from good of worrying? I’ve always been birthday girl was surrounded by her old mom’s first rodeo. Frances Shipe. At her 101st birthday like that.” Senior Supper Club friends, who Bristol was Fauquier Hospital’s celebration Jan. 2 at The Bistro on Celebrating a century and one she dines with on Tuesdays and first baby of 2020, born on Monday, the Hill, she claimed that the secret year with Shipe were her two sons, Jan. 6, at 3:27 p.m., weighing in at to her long life might be that “I enjoy Steve and Mac, her grandson Mi- See SECOND CENTURY, page 2 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Elliot said she remembers the time because it’s her sister’s birthday. Her sister, a student at James Madison University, had another influence on the birth of her By James Ivancic speed in a bid to get them to slow down if they are above niece. Elliot said, “I was induced so Times Staff Writer the posted limit. He thinks they should be posted before that Bristol would be born while my the U.S. 17 intersections with Blantyre, Old Tavern and sister was home for break.” Residents along U.S. 17 – James Madison Highway Belvoir roads. The new (again) mom said that Filling moved to Belvoir Road in 2000. He said he this birthing experience was the eas- – see signs that years spent pressing local and state offiiest of the three. “I pushed for about cials to make the stretch between Warrenton to Marshall started working on the issue of bringing “traffic calmsafer are paying off. ing” to U.S. 17 in 2004. one minute. It might be a record.” Members of the Virginia General Assembly repre“I noticed between Warrenton and Marshall that senting the area – State Sen. Jill Vogel, R-27th, and Del. speeds were increasing and tractor-trailers tailgating,” Michael Webert, R-18th – are introducing legislation to he recalled. double the fines for speeding on the 8-mile long stretch Filling said he brought his concerns to attention of of road. They’re also seeking funds for electronic signs then-county sheriff Charlie Ray Fox and to the Fauquier to flash the speed of oncoming traffic. The speed limit County Transportation Committee. He also started goalong most of U.S. 17 is 55 mph; it drops just outside ing door to door to talk to his neighbors and found that Travis Thomas and Sophie Elliot Marshall and Warrenton. others shared his concern. welcomed Fauquier’s first baby of the Scott Filling, who lives on Belvoir Road off U.S. 17, year on Jan. 6. said the electronic signs would alert travelers to their See U.S. 17, page 4

Warrenton’s Frances Shipe enjoying the second year of her second century

Grassroots effort to slow U.S. 17 drivers making progress

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PATH Foundation announces $500,000 in School Board to livestream meetings available Program and Planning Grants By Robin Earl The PATH Foundation, a charitable grant-making foundation serving Fauquier, Rappahannock and northern Culpeper counties, has announced the opening of its annual Program and Planning Grants application window, with a total of $500,000 available for these grants. Program and Planning Grants, given annually, provide up to $75,000 for organizations to spend on new or existing projects related to one or more of the foundation’s four priority areas: access to care, childhood wellness, mental health and senior services, according to a news release. Unrestricted general operations are not eligible for funding in this grant cycle. “Funding projects and programs that are in line with our four priority areas is always exciting for us,” Christy Connolly, PATH Foundation president and CEO said in the news release. “And we look forward

to learning how local organizations are planning to help meet the needs of our community.” Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, religious institutions requesting funding for non-religious projects or local government entities in Fauquier, Rappahannock and northern Culpeper counties. Applications for the Program and Planning Grants opened on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and the deadline for applying is Friday, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m. Award recipients will be notified in May 2020, and successful grantees must use their funding within one year of the date of award. Applicants must also reflect the mission and values of the PATH Foundation. For more information on Program and Planning Grants, or to learn about the PATH Foundation’s other grant cycles, visit www.pathforyou. org/grants.

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Following the lead of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors and the Warrenton Town Council, the Fauquier County School Board will begin livestreaming its meetings, beginning with the Feb. 10 board meeting. That meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Falcon Room at Fauquier High School. At the school board’s Jan. 6 work session, Louis McDonald, director of technology for the school system, said that technical details have been worked out and captioning for the livestream will be available. Regular school board meetings will be livestreamed from the Fauquier County School Division website at fcps1.org, he said. The school board decided to reevaluate the livestreaming this summer, to decide whether tweaks are necessary. It is anticipated that work sessions will also be livestreamed as staff works through the process. School board member Donna

Susan Pauling attended her first school board meeting Monday as the representative for Center District. Grove (Cedar Run) said that those who speak at public meetings during See SCHOOL BOARD, page 4

Warrenton’s Frances Shipe enjoying the second year of her second century See SECOND CENTURY, page 2 Thursdays at The Bistro. Shipe said her friend and cousin-by-marriage Sherrie Miller, “hauls me around” and the Senior Supper Club is a twice-a-week highlight. Shipe lives in her own house, and confirmed, “I’m very happy that way.” She has her cat Kee Kat for company, and friends and family stop by frequently to check on

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her. And, she said conspiratorially, “I can’t see the dust anymore, so it doesn’t bother me.” She reads, completes crossword puzzles and said, “I’m very happy sitting in my rocking chair.” She was driving into her 90s, said her son Steve. Those last few years behind the wheel, he said, “She would only make right hand turns so she wouldn’t have to cross traffic. about the class.  The class will be held on Sundays, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., with dinner provided. Children’s activities will also be available. The cost of materials for each participant or couple is $109. The classes will be held at Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 Main St., Warrenton. To register or for questions, contact Bernie and Lorna Magill at berniemagill@msn.com.

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She had it all figured out.” This fall, Shipe took a 12-week pottery class at the Warrenton Community Center through Fauquier County’s Department of Parks and Recreation. “I loved it,” she said. “We made beautiful pottery.” She has a statue of a cat and an owl plaque to show for her efforts. Up until recent years, Shipe was an accomplished quilter as well. And she played bridge until about six years ago. Shipe was born in Charlottesville in 1919 but moved to Warrenton when she was 4 or 5. She graduated in 1937 from Warrenton High School, she said. She attended school in Manassas for six months after graduation and went to work for a local firm as a legal secretary. Jonathan Lynn, former Fauquier County Commonwealth’s Attorney and former Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court judge, was an attorney in that law office; he was present at Shipe’s celebration. He re-

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membered joining the firm right out of law school. “Frances always had my back. She was there to tell me when I was about to make a dreadful mistake. And she wasn’t shy about telling me when I’d already made one. Frances is remarkable.” Shipe has a lot of stories to tell. She shared one about being on patrol on Main Street in Warrenton during World War II. “I would walk from the Baptist Church to where the sidewalk ended. I’d look to make sure people had their lights out and would report them if they didn’t. I heard footsteps at the end of my beat. It scared me and I turned around and flashed my light.” The young man at the other end of the light was thoroughly startled. Shipe laughed at the memory, “I met him years later and asked him if he recognized me. He said, ‘Madam, I will never forget that as long as I live. You scared me to death.’” Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

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Growing the next generation of farmers Aimée O’Grady

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The 2020 Northern Piedmont Beginning Farmer Program begins Jan. 15 for agricultural enthusiasts with an entrepreneurial spirit. It offers lots of resources for those thinking about delving into farming -- and a healthy dose of reality about its risks and rewards. NPBFP is billed as “a multi-class initiative to help aspiring and diversifying farms make informed decisions about a new operation.” NPBFP uses curriculum compiled by Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension. The program provides an introduction to whole farm planning, marketing assistance and an introduction to farm business management. Since 2011, the annual program has attracted between 20 and 25 registrants each session. Some participants are interested in raising livestock, others own land and are looking for ways to make it work for them; still others are supplemental farmers who try a little bit of everything. On average, only one person from each class continues into commercial farming. In most cases, registrants do not pursue farming, or they delay their pursuits, said Tim Ohlwiler, horticultural agent with the Virginia Cooperative Extension in Warrenton. He said that the program is still measured as a success. “Since starting this program, we have helped people save thousands of dollars that they would have invested in something that just wasn’t right for them. A lot of small businesses fail,” he said, “and farming is no different.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports a rise in the average age of U.S. farmers and an 8% decrease in farmers and ranchers between 2008 and 2018. Fauquier County witnessed this decline as well; the U.S. Census of Agriculture reported that the 1,154 farms in the county in 2017 represented an 8% decrease since 2012. Most of these farms are between 10 and 179 acres. Forty-four percent see less than $2,500 in prof-

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Farm director Jim Hankins holds a few eggplants from the Aug. 2019 harvest.

its annually. Having identified a need to train farmers, the USDA created a grant that funded the Beginner Farming Program for six years, through 2017. Since then, a private donor has funded the program. The program aligns with the missions of the Extension Office and of the Fauquier Education Farm: to help farmers be financially secure and good land stewards and to advance agriculture and agriculture-related education through best-method demonstrations, classroom instruction, on-farm workshops and handson learning. “So many folks have moved out to the country, they own a little piece of land and do not come from an agricultural background,” said Education Farm director Jim Hankins. “A lot of these people want to put their land to work and go at it, blindly spending money that they will not get back. We guide them to the folks that are here to support them.” 31-year-old Micah Annis registered for the 2019 program after his family bought 72 acres in Catlett to split three ways. “This was exactly what I needed,” he says of the program. “No one in my family farms and I didn’t know where to begin. This program helped me consider my options.” He took some of the farm workshops after the program and even had a soil assessment done on his property. “This program answered all my questions and put me in touch with other resources in the community.” After farming on just three acres last year, he is planning this year’s season. “I run a heating and air conditioning business with my brother, so farming will be a part time business for me.” The Beginning Farmer Program does not shy away from the harsh reality of farming. “The program takes a hard look at farming from a financial perspective. There are ancillary programs available that provide a closer look at growing or raising livestock through both the cooperative office and the Education Farm,” said Ohlwiler. Hankins keeps in touch with many of the program participants, “We are in it for the long haul. We want to see registrants sign up for other Education Farm and cooperative workshops.” This ongoing relationship helps farmers remain flexible. The Education Farm is a living example of the unexpected setbacks that farmers encounter. Since running the Education Farm on Meetze Road in Warrenton, Hankins has accepted that deer will take a percentage of his produce. But this past year, the deer helped themselves to too much. “We saw a 15 to 20% reduction in our harvest this year because of deer, and that is unacceptable,” said Hankins, who is in the process of applying for a $28,000 grant to put up an electric high fence around the perimeter of the 10-acre farm. “But this will only keep out

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Education Farm volunteers gather to cut seed potatoes in spring. the deer; rabbits and groundhogs will simply burrow under it. These are just some of the things beginning farmers need to consider,” he said. According to Hankins, “This is a beautiful time to consider farming. There are a lot of resources for farmers and new farmers are happy to share their successes and failures with those who are considering it. We want to get more people into the agricultural network.” Orientation for the Beginning Farmer Program is Jan. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, located at 24 Pelham St., Warrenton. Classes are

Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. between Jan. 22 and March 11. The cost of the series is $100 for an individual; $150 for a couple. (Scholarships are available for those who might find the fees burdensome.) To register, send check made payable to: Fauquier Education Farm c/o VCE-Fauquier 24 Pelham St. Warrenton, VA 20186. Email Jim Hankins at fauquieredfarm@gmail. com for more information. When the Beginning Farmer program ends, the Introduction to Getting Your Hands Dirty program begins. The second program is a good fit for home gardeners, as well as farmers.

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Grassroots effort to slow U.S. 17 drivers making progress U.S. 17, from page 1 “They felt it’s getting dangerous and something needs to be done,” said Filling. “Parents with kids who ride the school bus are very involved” in the effort. He said 400 people have signed a petition supporting “traffic calming.” There are hilly areas with flying curves and driveways intersecting with the road. And the road’s shoulders are too narrow, said Filling, who added that in his opinion, “It’s just a poorly designed road.” Filling said the agitators for action aren’t trying to get tractor trailers off U.S. 17 or get the speed limit reduced. “The goal is that they obey the 55 mile per hour speed limit” that exists, he said. Filling has been keeping in touch with state and local officials and updating supporters through his rt17project@aol.com email address. He invites others concerned about the issue to contact him by email or by phone at 540-878-9197. He’s not the only organizer of support for a solution. A group called Slow Route 17 has a Facebook page and produced signs to post along the road stating “Neighborhood Corridor – Please Slow Down.” A few of them gathered at Filling’s house on Sunday to talk about their concerns. “I’ve been here for 48 years. I got here when it was mostly rural land with tractors. I don’t know if NAFTA had anything to do with it, but truck traffic has risen dramatically,” said Richard Deardoff. (NAFTA is the North American Free Trade Agreement.) Although he lives in Rixeyville in Culpeper County, Deardoff was a teacher in Fauquier County Public Schools for 40 years. Jamie Barry of 7092 James Madison Highway said some residents

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Gathered in front of Scott Filling’s house at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Belvoir Road -- with U.S. 17 in the background -- are, back row from left, Richard Deardoff, Jennifer Lee, Cindy Hancock, Roland Word, Scott Filling and Suzanne Obetz. Front row from left, Jocelyn Sladen, Jocelyn Lili Alexander, Jamie Barry and Polly Cutting. have put up “hidden driveway” signs to alert drivers of their presence, Barry said she hears “horns honking all the time” as drivers try to “jimmy over to get to the overpass. I live right before the overpass. They have to slow down to get to the bypass. I hear screeching brakes and tires. The problem is not getting better, it’s getting worse.” Suzanne Obetz, a resident of Merry Oaks Road for eight years, said she worries as the mother of young drivers, a 17-year-old and a 16-yearold, “just pulling out” onto U.S. 17. Vogel said that the road, it seems, “was built like a bypass. People use it like a beltway. They use it as an access road and go really fast. We never think of that section of the road as a highway.” She added that it doesn’t have turnoff areas “and every 10 feet there can be a driveway. Horse trailers use the road and drivers have to stop abruptly. And just think about school buses. This needs to be a priority. I can argue that Route 17 is a bypass going through a rural area. If you’re going 55 and careful, that’s one thing but if you’re

going 75, that’s another.” Vogel complimented Filling’s “wonderful, passionate hard work in putting together statistics and research” to bolster the case for traffic calming. Vogel said the bill she planned to introduce the week of Jan. 6 would double the fine for speeding and include funds for the electronic speed signs. The higher fines will hopefully act as a deterrent and cause fewer people to exceed the speed limit,

Vogel said. “It’s been a deterrent elsewhere. It does have an impact,” she said. Fauquier County Sheriff Bob Mosier said, “the key is consistency in enforcement based on data and input from the public. If there are consistent instances of unsafe driving it allows us to respond appropriately.” His office follows up on complaints about unsafe conditions, he said. The office routinely posts a deputy to monitor traffic on U.S. 17; the deputies assigned to traffic duty follow a rotation that takes them to various areas of the county on different days of the week. Statistics from the sheriff’s office show there were 727 traffic stops on U.S. 17 between Marshall and Warrenton in 2019. There were 65 summonses for speeding issued; another 461 summonses were issued for infractions other than speeding. There were 55 crashes during the year. The sheriff’s office also conducts monthly weight enforcement inspections looking for trucks with overweight loads. The Virginia State Patrol also patrols U.S. 17 and tickets offenders. Unsafe driving isn’t limited to excessive speed. It also includes distractions such as cell phone use by drivers. The sheriff is hopeful the state legislature will approve a comprehensive ban on use of handheld devices by drivers. Currently their use is barred only when passing through road construction areas. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com

The traffic on U.S. 17, late on Sunday afternoon.

School Board to begin livestreaming monthly meetings See SCHOOL BOARD, page 4 Citizen’s Time – as well as board meeting attendees -- should be aware that they will be included on the school board’s meeting video.

New leadership

Also at the first-of-the-year meeting, new school board members Susan Pauling (Center District) and Stephanie Litter-Reber (Lee District) were sworn in by Gail Barb, clerk of the Fauquier County Circuit Court. Duke Bland (Marshall District) was voted in as the chairman of the Fauquier County School Board, proposed by 2019 chairwoman, Suzanne Sloane (Scott District). Bland has served on the board for the last 15 years and as its chairman “five or six times,” he said. He was vice chairman last year. He said responsibilities at home did not allow him to handle chairman’s duties last year, but said, “now I’m in a good place.” Bland also

serves on the Mountain Vista Governor’s School governing board. Grove will be the board’s vice chairman, a role she has filled several times before; she has also served as chairman. Committee appointments were announced by Bland: Finance Committee: Suzanne Sloane and Stephanie Litter-Reber Building Committee: Duke Bland and Donna Grove Personnel Committee: Suzanne Sloane and Susan Pauling Parks and Rec Coop Committee: Suzanne Sloane and Donna Grove For 2020, the school board will hold its regular meetings the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Falcon Room at Fauquier High School. Monthly work sessions will be held the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the school administration conference room.

Duke Bland, elected chairman of the school board for 2020, is sworn in by Gail Barb.

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Midland sod farmer vows to keep fighting after zoning board ruling By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals on Jan. 2 affirmed a decision that Michael Hawkins, doing business as RCH, LLC, violated limits on the storage or disposal of nonagricultural fill in Midland where he said he is creating a sod farm. The unanimous ruling against Hawkins came as the board continued a review of the appeal begun at its December 2019 meeting. Hawkins was permitted more time on Jan. 2 to complete his remarks. All five members were present this time. One member was absent from the December meeting and another had to leave early. Hawkins can challenge the Jan. 2 ruling against him in Fauquier County Circuit Court. A previous suit filed against the county was dismissed in 2019 because ownership of the 56-acre property off Brent Town Road had changed hands since the filing of that action. Thomas Schottler, who hired Hawkins to bring in fill, sold the property to Hawkins last year. Hawkins continued the importation of fill and grading work. He has planted seed to grow turf farm grass to sell to buyers. “I think this is just a vendetta against me,” Hawkins told the BZA during the Jan. 2 meeting. “It’s my property and can do as I see fit with it.

Neighbors and the county want to call me a landfill. I’m not a landfill.” Hawkins said he’s demonstrated his intent to create a sod farm. But the sheer volume of fill brought to the property, which the county estimates now totals 1 million cubic yards, caused adjacent property owners to start complaining in the spring of 2017 about dust and noise produced by dump trucks and runoff problems from piled up fill. The complaints about the Midland dump site and others in the county prompted the board of supervisors in September 2018 to set limits on how much nonagricultural fill can be brought in without a special exception to exceed it. Parcels greater than 10 acres can import up to 200 cubic yards of nonagricultural fill within a 24-hour period or up to 4,200 cubic yards within a year. Hawkins’ resumption of work not only exceeded the limits without a special exception, but the county determined that fill was being placed closer than 100 feet to a property line, well or stream edge without a permit to create an embankment; lacked an agricultural affidavit attesting the dumping was for an agricultural purpose and that the fill was the only option to improve the stated purpose; and that grading, erosion and sediment control plans were not filed nor a land disturbing permit obtained.

“I think this is just a vendetta against me… It’s my property and can do as I see fit with it. Neighbors and the county want to call me a landfill. I’m not a landfill.”

--MICHAEL HAWKINS

County staff also maintained that filling in an entire parcel “to create one massive plateau is not equivalent to the agricultural engineering practice of terracing” and doesn’t serve a legitimate agricultural or conservation purpose. BZA member Benjamin Tissue said the volume of fill brought in “to me is probably ridiculous for a sod farm … You need to have some plans and indicate what type of material and where it goes. It would be advantageous to have an overall plan.” BZA member Lawrence McDade said the 4,200 cubic yard per year limit without a special exception and the 1 million cubic yard estimate of fill brought to the property “is a big difference.” Hawkins vowed to continue fighting. “We’re going to go all the way and bring Hell with me,” said Hawkins. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com

EPA chief comes to Marshall to kick off Cleaner Trucks Initiative By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Director Andrew Wheeler came to Marshall on Monday to kick off the Cleaner Trucks Initiative, a process to adopt more stringent emission standards to control nitrogen oxide and other pollutants. The announcement outside the Fauquier Livestock Exchange was attended by Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-5th, and Del. Michael Webert, R-18th. The clock now starts on a comment period on the proposed new rules that will lead to a final policy draft in the spring. The new standards are expected to be put in place in 2021. Representatives of various trucking and engine and emission control manufacturers were present to express support for the initiative; they will provide input into its development. “Through this initiative, we will modernize heavy-duty truck engines, improving their efficiency and reducing the emissions, which will lead to a healthier environment,” Wheeler explained. He’s headed the

EPA since February 2019 and was a special assistant in the EPA’s pollution prevention and toxins office during the administration of President George H.W. Bush. Bill Sullivan, executive vice president of the American Trucking Association, said that although trucks manufactured since 1985 have reduced nitrogen oxide emissions by 98 percent, more can be done. He said the trucking industry seeks a single standard on those emissions that will benefit the environment “while not compromising truck performance and delivery of the nation’s goods.” Wheeler said during a question and answer period with reporters that his department is trying to work with the state of California, which is working on its own emission standards. “We want to hear from California and environmental organizations” in developing the standards, Wheeler said. He said his department also wants to build on efforts by European countries to reduce pollutant emissions. Webert spoke from personal experience about the role trucking

Rep. Denver Riggleman appears with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Director Andrew Wheeler in Marshall. COURTESY PHOTO

plays in conducting business; as a farmer in Fauquier, he relies on trucking what he produces. Riggleman said the Cleaner Trucks Initiative will result in improved efficiency and fewer emis-

sions from truck engines. The development of innovative new technologies to meet the new standards will result, he said. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com

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Flu cases rising locally; type B most prevalent By Christian Spencer Contributing Writer

As 2020 is beginning, flu cases are climbing steadily. Daniel Ferrell, an epidemiologist at the Virginia Department of Health, said Friday that there have been more than 1,800 confirmed influenza cases in Virginia so far during the 2019-20 flu season; about 23 percent are influenza A and about 77 percent are influenza B, which is unusual. Usually, he said, the season starts out with a heavier proportion of A, then switches to B. Ferrell said that the symptoms for both types are the same – fever, cough, congestion, aches and pains – but type A may be transferred through animals; type B is spread strictly human to human. The so-called avian and swine flu infections were type A, for instance. He added that type B is more stable and doesn’t mutate the same way type A can. He also noted that children and adolescents in the region have been the hardest hit with flu so far. Flu season starts at the beginning of October and continues until the end of April. Ferrell said that the Virginia Department of Health has investigated a total of 34 outbreaks of flu during this season, with 21 of the 34 outbreaks investigated in the last three weeks of December 2019. (An outbreak is any cluster of cases in a one place, like a school, nursing home or hospital.) Throughout the state, 8% of all emergency department and urgent care center visits from December 22 to 28 were for influenza-like illnesses. By comparison, last year at this time VDH had not investigated any outbreaks of flu and only 3.7% of all ED and UCC visits were ILI related. GoWell Urgent Care in Warrenton is seeing a higher than usual number of patients by at least 25 percent, said Theresa Tracy, an X-ray technologist at GoWell. Most of these are seeking help with flu symptoms. “I would say 90 percent” of patients are coming in for flu,” said Tracy. “We don’t have an exact statistic on [how many people visited the center] but we know that it’s a high ratio of flu-like symptoms and positive flu,” Tracy said. “Just the other day we had 75 patients. Our average is 50.” The VDH uses an activity level graph to show how numerous cases of ILI are by region, ranging

Flu activity in Virginia by week

from “no activity” to “widespread.” Widespread flu activity is defined as outbreaks of influenza or increases in influenza-like illness (fever with a cough or fever with sore throat) cases and recent laboratory-confirmed influenza in at least half of the regions in the state. Virginia is currently in the fifth week of widespread flu activity for the 2019-2020 season. Ferrell said that more information on the effectiveness of this year’s vaccine would be available near the tail end of the year. However, he said that vaccinated patients who nevertheless come down with the flu are less likely to be hospitalized compared to those who have not received the vaccine. Ferrell said, “We are getting information from local hospitals and providers. We are asking folks who are testing positive if they had the flu vaccine. We noticed the folks who do get the vaccines don’t get the flu as badly as those who weren’t vaccinated.” He emphasized, “It’s not too late to get the vaccine. A big reason people don’t get the vaccine is a fear of needles, but the flu mist is available… there is no reason not to get vaccinated.” He added, “Some people are afraid they will get the flu from the vaccine. That is not possible because the vaccine uses a dead virus. You may have some immune response to the vaccine – like feeling tired or have some pain at the vaccination site – but that just means your immune system is working.” Sarah Cubbage, spokeswoman for Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, agrees that the flu vacci-

nation is still the best form of protection from the flu virus. "While it is still possible to contract the flu after getting vaccinated, it is much less likely, and should you get sick, studies show that flu vaccinations can make your illness less severe," Cubbage said. Despite the increase in flu infections, Fauquier Health is not restricting visitors at the hospital or at Fauquier Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The hospital is providing masks to all visitors and patients experiencing flu-like symptoms; setting up stations stocked with tissues and alcohol-based sanitizers near each major entrance throughout the facility, and placing signage throughout the facility to educate patients, staff and visitors on the signs, symptoms and prevention of spreading the flu virus. "We want to encourage those in our community to protect themselves and their families by helping to prevent the spread of flu," Cubbage said. She said that washing hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds, avoiding touching the eyes and sharing food, cups or eating utensils, and disinfecting the home and belongings are among the best ways to combat flu infections. Cubbage also encouraged patients to stay home from school or work if symptoms appear to prevent the spread of germs, in addition to covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with a tissue and calling their primary care provider with any questions or concerns.

Warrenton woman donates $10,000 toward school lunch debt By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

A $10,000 donation from Fauquier resident Ann Anderson will help to pay off school lunch debt for Fauquier County public school students in need. Anderson's gift will directly impact those families who have qualified for reduced lunch or have shown that they are unable to pay.  Stacie Griffin, chairwoman of the Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation, said that EIE is helping to coordinate the donation. Anderson called her, she said, asking for the best way to help; after discussions with Anderson and the school nutrition department, it was decided that money would first be dedicated to the lunch balances of students who qualify for the reduced lunch program. After that amount is paid off, said Griffin, funds will go to pay lunch debts of families who applied for free or reduced-price lunches for their children, but fell short of qualifying guidelines. “Sadly, there is a cutoff. Some may have missed the cutoff by only $20.” The money, said Griffin “will go directly to families in need.”

In the Fauquier County schools, every child, regardless of their ability to pay, can receive a full lunch every day. Griffin said the free lunches don’t include cookies or ice cream, but it is the full meal. She said she remembers how it used to be in “the old days. I remember being in line and seeing the look on a child’s face when they were told there was no money in their account. They were mortified, embarrassed. They didn’t understand. That doesn’t happen anymore.” "When Fauquier County Public Schools made the decision a couple of years ago to end the practice of 'lunch shaming,' we knew we'd need people like Ann Anderson to support this decision," said Superintendent of Schools David Jeck. "A very special 'thank you' to Ms. Anderson for helping to ensure that every child receives a complete and nutritious meal every day." Anderson said, “It was a feel-good thing on my part. My interest is that every child should have a good, balanced, pleasing meal, since it may be the only one of the day!” She said, “I like children and making them smile, which gives me a warm,

wonderful feeling.” "Due to Ms. Anderson's kindness and generosity, a great weight has been lifted for some families this holiday season," said Griffin. "Thank you to Ms. Anderson and the many angels making a difference every day in our schools and in the community.” She said that after Anderson’s donation was made public, the EIE received another donation of $250. A resident of Virginia for the last three years, Anderson is known for her generosity in other ways, too. “I have supported the Fauquier EIE and their golf tournament by sponsoring teams for the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department and Fauquier Sheriff’s Department to participate and enjoy a fun day.” She also supports the county’s first responders, and this year donated to the Shop with A Cop program ($10,000). She has also donated to Warrenton’s homeless shelter and the Fauquier SPCA. Currently, the overall Fauquier County Public School lunch debt is near $58,000, but those numbers See LUNCH DEBT, page 7

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EDITORIAL Resolutions for 2020 Allow us to recommend some resolutions that have nothing to do with weight loss or making a million dollars. Be kind to yourself: Instead of heading to the gym for the fourth time this week, take a long walk – without either Rush Limbaugh or Rachel Maddow in your ear. Listen to the birds instead. Hug a dog. Smile. Laugh. Do something silly. Find a friend and play Pokémon Go (It’s OK, even if you are older than 11.) Allow yourself time to be blissfully unproductive. Be kind to others: You will probably never know the effect your smile or simple act of human kindness will have on another person. It may go completely unnoticed, or it could save a life. That’s OK. Do it anyway. Declutter, your space and your mind: Imagine how good it would feel not to have four jars of pickles in the fridge that are past their “best by” date. That matcha drink powder you bought last August that tastes like mulch? It’s taking up space in your brain as well as your pantry. Let it go. The pants that you told yourself you’d wear when you lost a few pounds … the board games that take a Ph.D. to figure out … the gifts you received from people who you thought knew you better … pack ‘em up and ship them out. It’s tough. It might feel like giving up, but allow yourself permission to free yourself of stuff that doesn’t serve you. Pause, just pause. Take a tech break: Put your phone on “do not disturb” for a few hours a day. You’ll be amazed at the conversations you’ll have, the expressions you’ll notice on the faces of those around you. It may be difficult at first; the lure of the text message is strong. But you may come to look forward to the weighty absence of dinging and buzzing. Write a letter, in cursive: If you still remember how. Learn something new: Fauquier County offers myriad classes and clubs that could allow you to try something you’ve always wanted to -- quilting, fishing, cooking, playing a musical instrument, learning a new language, painting, meditation, gardening, pickleball. Be authentic: We are inundated with Facebook images and advertising messages that tell us we are too fat or too thin, too old or too young, too liberal or too conservative … Give yourself permission to be who you are, in all your imperfect inconsistency. Take action where you can: 2020 promises to be a chaotic year. In just its first few days, uncertainty, fear, isolation and division anew threaten our country. Threats from inside and out are real and frightening. It is natural to feel overwhelmed and even helpless. But there is power in taking action – whether it’s the simple act of writing a letter or donating to a cause, or the somewhat more complicated decision to run for office or start a nonprofit. Use your voice, your talents and your passion to make a difference where you can. Arguing with your cousin on social media doesn’t count.

In late December 1977, what remained of the Belle Meade Distillery near Markham was destroyed in a controlled burn by the Marshall Volunteer Fire Company. Shown standing by while the walls of the building crumbled were volunteer firemen John Kerns and Eddie Payne.

FAUQUIER FLASHBACKS FROM THE FAUQUIER TIMES 75 Years Ago Jan. 11, 1945 The Bronze Star medal has recently been awarded to two Fauquier men, 1st Lt. James Mallory Nash, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and Master Sgt. Lyman O. Hudson, Chemical Warfare Service, U. S. Army, both of Warrenton. Sears, Roebuck and Company will hold a grand opening of its new Warrenton store, located at 242 Main Street, on Thursday, January 11. Mrs. Nina Thorpe, manager, will be on hand to show customers around, and E. K. Rocks of Sears’ sales promotion department at Philadelphia will also be present. The marriage of Miss Eunice Riley of Amissville and C. D. Green Jr. of Warrenton was performed Saturday afternoon, Dec. 30, at the Baptist parsonage in Warrenton. Rev. Guy C. Heyl officiated. Elmwood, near Upperville, a part of a grant to George Washington from the crown, has been sold to Edward Lasker of New York by Sen. Thomas B. Glascock of Upperville. The property includes a brick house and 550 acres in Fauquier County. 50 Years Ago Jan. 8, 1970 Alan L. Day Jr., a third-generation Warrenton banker, and Alex Yurgitis Jr., realtor and builder, have been elected to the board of directors of the Peoples National Bank of Warrenton, President Peyton N. Brittle announced after a meeting on Dec. 18. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dobson, an Alexandria couple have

purchased The Meadows, 136acre estate at Delaplane, from Mr. and Mrs. John W. Scott. He is a businessman and his wife is better known as Gwen Dobson, women’s editor of the Washington Evening Star. On New Year’s Day at 2:45 a.m. at Fauquier Hospital, Mrs. Herman Hoppe of Gainesville gave birth to a baby girl, Nanette Paula. The second baby born New Year’s Day was Melissa Anne Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Smith of Marshall. 25 Years Ago Jan. 11, 1995 Former delegate Jerry M. Wood has decided that he does not want to be known as the “former” delegate anymore. The 57-yearold Democrat, who was bumped from office in 1993 by Republican challenger Jay Katzen (R-31st) announced this weekend that he will try to recapture his seat in 1995. Deputy County Administrator Robert L. Steele has announced plans to retire this summer. He may, perhaps, be the last person ever to hold the job. Steele, 64, informed County Administrator G. Robert Lee last week that he will step down Aug. 31. The Board of Supervisors will consider whether to replace Steele or abolish his position, which has a salary of $75,699. Three candidates for the Fauquier County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court judgeship are up for endorsement by local bar associations – H. Dudley Payne, John Wine and Robert Klima.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Sanctuary at Barrel Oak misguided My wife and I have lived in Fauquier County for over 10 years. We felt from the first day we came here that the town of Marshall was an unpolished gem with great potential. That is why we made several investments on Main Street and around town that helped spur the renaissance in the town. When the Marshall comprehensive plan was proposed, we wholeheartedly endorsed it because it provided for orderly and planned growth of the community and hopefully will continue to incentivize new investment capital to Marshall. We oppose The Sanctuary at Barrel Oak because it will dilute the efforts to make Marshall a hub of business and residential activity. A hotel of the scale proposed belongs in the Marshall Service District,

one of nine such designated development areas in Fauquier. Sooner or later, a seasoned hotel developer will be interested in establishing a hotel in the town of Marshall. This location will grow in appeal with the $6 million Main Street improvement project and the several hundred new homes planned for there. A hotel would be a major economic driver for the town, generating even more revenue to the county than just the new hotel by helping existing Marshall businesses grow and attracting new ones. This location would also be consistent with the county’s service district strategy and the comprehensive plan that protects areas zoned rural/agricultural from commercial development. And if for some reason the supervisors were to approve

Looking for answers on teacher transfer I taught U.S. government for 40 years in Fauquier County. One of the basic lessons was that Americans do not tolerate arbitrary and capricious decisions. Your very balanced article on Shelly Norden's suspension and reinstatement demonstrates the problem still remains. An independent investigation was conducted and the report was

sent to Superintendent [David] Jeck. Jeck then removed her suspension but transferred Norden to another high school. He offers no explanation for this. An awarding-winning teacher and program suffer. Students suffer ... can we get an explanation from Dr. Jeck?

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the “sanctuary” project, there’s no question that an approved hotel just two miles west of Marshall would strongly discourage others to invest in and build a hotel in the right place which would generate revenues and jobs for the county. The applicant has stated that he needs to find a partner for the project. If he is thinking about a luxury hotel brand, these companies will not consider projects smaller than 80 to 100 rooms or ones located in rural areas because they are not profitable enough. Even if an independent or boutique operator becomes interested, financing will be difficult to obtain. I suspect the applicant knows this project is a long shot, which may explain why he has invested so little time and money so far and has requested a 10-year authorization period for the project.

Finding a partner will be further complicated because there are many unanswered questions. There have been no market and financial forecasts to validate the need for a hotel and its viability. Water and septic, key concerns for a potential partner, have only been addressed by two one-page letters with no apparent analysis. There’s no layout for the proposed facilities or architectural plans. And what partner is going to invest millions to convert a single-family residence into a 32,000 square-foot hotel? This project is just not sound. I respectfully request that the supervisors reject the sanctuary project. It flies in the face of the county’s comprehensive plan and is not a realistic proposal.

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Hidden in Plain Sight at Bealeton library Adults are invited to a program at the Bealeton library aimed at raising awareness of the signs of risky behavior. A “Hidden in Plain Sight” presentation will be held at the Depot at Bealeton Library at 6 p.m. on Jan. 15. Hidden in Plain Sight “is a community awareness program to educate parents on signs of risky behavior,” according to an event announcement.

The program is designed as a learning experience to help parents learn to spot risky behaviors. The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office and 15 community partners have created a mock-up of a teenager’s bedroom as part of the program. RSVP by emailing HIPS@fauquiercount.gov or calling 540-4228664. The event is limited to 30.

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Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill and Charity Furness, executive director of Experience Old Town Warrenton (right), help Crown Units owner Dionne Logan celebrate the opening of her shop on Main Street on Nov. 14. TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/ JAMES IVANCIC

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Moving to Main Street in Old Town Warrenton will give Crown Units greater visibility, its owner believes. Crown Units, a hair salon and supplier and fitter of wigs, was in the Warrenton Towne Centre for nine years. It flourished, but owner Dionne Logan said, “I do like Main Street. I’ve seen a lot more traffic so far.”

Logan cut a ceremonial ribbon on Nov. 14 outside the shop at 81B Main St., Mayor Carter Nevill and Charity Furness, executive director of Experience Old Town Warrenton, each held an end of the ribbon while Logan did the cutting. Nevill hailed the arrival of the shop in Old Town that serves the daily needs of customers. Logan has a staff of two. She said the shop is making a special effort to serve men as well as women. She has a selection of “hair units” (hair pieces) for men as well as wigs for women, plus

nail and skin care products. Logan provided refreshments, offered giveaways and held a raffle to mark the ceremonial opening. Crown Units is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Crown Units has a website at angelsofbeauti.com. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier. com

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Job fair to be held at Warrenton location Jan. 9 Staff Reports Gordmans, a discount apparel and home décor retailer, is now hiring at nine new store locations in Virginia, including one in Warrenton. The Virginia Gordmans stores will open March 3, the store’s parent company, Stage, announced in a news release. Stage is converting its Peebles stores, including the one in Warrenton Village Center, into Gordmans in 2020, the news release said. The company describes Gordmans as “an off-price concept offering everyone’s favorite brands at prices way lower than department stores.” Interested job candidates can apply online at gordmans.com/careers and then visit a job fair from 11

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a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the following store locations: Warrenton Gordmans, 251 W. Lee Highway in Warrenton Village Center Manassas Gordmans, 908 Mathis Ave. in Manassas Shopping Center Front Royal Gordmans, 425 South Street in Royal Plaza Center Covington Gordmans, 410 W. Main St. Lexington Gordmans, 770 N.

Lee Highway in College Square Waynesboro Gordmans, 901 W. Broad St., Suite G, in Willow Oak Plaza Luray Gordmans, 14 East Luray Shopping Center Woodstock Gordmans, 1009 S. Main St. King George Gordmans, 16425 Merchants Lane. Each of the job fair locations are current Peebles stores that will soon be Gordmans.

Thursday, Jan. 9 6:30 to 9 p.m. Gloria’s, 92 Main St. The 2020 launch of Fauquier Habitat Women Build will take place Thursday, Jan. 9. Light refreshments, drinks and music by local musician Sally Mae Foster will be featured. More information will be available about the spring build as well as information on the winter training classes. Those who might want to be on a build team are invited to meet the team leaders. Those already on a build team can meet the rest of their teammates and help recruit others. Attendees are welcome to be a part of the organization’s largest fundraising event and help build houses for families in need of a safe, decent and affordable place to live. The event is free and will be held at Gloria’s at 92 Main St. in Warrenton. For more information and to RSVP, contact elizabethrose@fauquierhabitat.org

POP Talks: I have a Presentation – HELP!

Wednesday, Jan. 15 9 to 10:30 a.m. 321 Walker Drive The Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce will hold a session for those See BRIEFS, page 12

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Be the Change Foundation business classes begin Feb. 11

BUSINESS IN BRIEF BRIEFS, from page 11 who have you been tasked with public speaking but are nervous about it. Gary Carroll, PATH Volunteer Hub communications coach and communications expert with more than 40 years of experience, will lead the group through sharing experiences and provide tips to increase speaking confidence. POP Talks are limited to eight people. Program attendance is complimentary for board members, staff and volunteers of organizations operating within the PATH Foundation service area (northern Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties). For participants from other organizations, a $25 charge applies. Contact Jenn Sweigart at 540-680-4149.

Class application deadline is Jan. 15 Be the Change Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission of empowering, strengthening and inspiring women, offers a series of 12 classes for women who want to start a business or build on an existing one. Taught by local professionals in their respective areas of expertise, the classes are held at Lord Fairfax Community College. Each session starts with a spotlight entrepreneur who shares their unique story and shares business tips. The classes cover such topics as exploring the “why” of business ownership, building a plan, organizing the chaos, understanding profit and loss, the benefits of having an accountant, legal aspects and managing your risk, marketing, social media, networking skills, when to hire additional staff and managing your stress. Founder and president Marianne Clyde, who created Be the Change Foundation, was gratified to see 11 women recently complete the fall classes. Tuition is $250 for the 12-week series, but partial tuition assistance is available. Micro loans are also available for students who complete the entire series.

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Be the Change Foundation held its fall graduation ceremony Dec. 3 at Gloria’s on Main Street in Warrenton. Pictured back row: founder and president Marianne Clyde, Mittie Wallace, Annamaria Ward, Mary Lu Swartzentruber, Jacquelin Pinilla, vicechair Anita Sherman, Melissa “Missy” Phillips, Angela Baines, and Adriana Antezana. Pictured front row. LeAnn White, Julie Fainter and Laura Petrakis. Not pictured, Christiana Trenum.

Fauquier Health Center for Cancer Care Community Open House

Thursday, Feb. 20 6 to 8 p.m. Carriage House Lane and Veterans Drive Postponed from an earlier date, the community is invited to the grand opening of the Fauquier Health Center for Cancer Care, created to provide enhanced care to Warrenton and nearby communities. The community open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center’s location on Carriage House Lane and Veterans Drive. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available in the center’s parking lot.

Visit www.bethechangefoundation.us/apply. The spring session starts Feb. 11. Classes will again be held at Lord Fairfax Community College on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. They are open to residents of Fauquier and surrounding counties. Marianne Clyde may be reached at bethechangefound@ gmail.com or 540-222-7242 for additional information.

In 2020, the power bill from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative for a typical home using 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month will go down $3 per month, according to a press release. “This reduction is a result of REC’s long-term wholesale power contract with Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and its diversified portfolio of energy resources,” said Matt Faulconer, manager of external affairs, in the release. “REC’s relationship with ODEC provides access to affordable wholesale power, and that directly benefits REC’s member/owners in the form of this bill decrease.” The reduction will show up on electric bills under the line item titled Power Cost Adjustment and will appear on bills starting in January. The PCA, in addition to Electricity Supply Service rate, recovers the costs to generate and transmit power, which vary from year-to-year. While the total bill reduction will vary depending on a member/owner’s electricity use, the savings REC is passing along is .3 cents per kWh. In addition to effectively managing wholesale power costs, REC and ODEC’s other member cooperatives are working to increase the use of renewable energy, with several solar facilities expected to soon be added across Virginia.

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Snow moved much of Tuesday’s basketball to Wednesday. The Kettle Run boys host Sherando, Fauquier boys visit Handley and Kettle Run girls visit Sherando, all Wednesday. Liberty’s home girls game vs. James Wood could not be switched due to Wednesday’s home wrestling meet with FHS, LHS, Kettle Run and Culpeper.

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The second half belonged to Liberty Down 9 at halftime, Brooks-led Eagles roar past Fauquier boys, 64-55 By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Derrick Brooks looked like he was playing “Twister” against the Fauquier defense Friday night. The Liberty senior forward propelled his visiting Eagles to a thrilling come-from-behind 64-55 boys basketball win over Fauquier with a performance that played marvelously on a hoops court but could have belonged in a circus or a gymnastics meet. Using his thin, elastic body to step over, around and through the Falcon defense all night, the 6-footBoys standings 2 Brooks finished with 18 Millbrook 5-0 points in a statement perJames Wood 4-1 formance. LIBERTY 3-2 “He’s kind of smooth and Handley 2-2 can squeeze in spaces really Culpeper 1-2 well. He’s been doing it for FAUQUIER 1-3 years. I’m glad he’s a seKETTLE RUN 1-4 nior. He took advantage of Sherando 1-4 us,” Fauquier coach Wayne Brizzi said. Liberty improved to 3-2 in the Northwestern District and sits in third place behind Millbrook (5-0) and James Wood (4-1). Fauquier is 1-3. Down 13 in the first half and 38-29 at halftime, the Eagles rallied in the fourth quarter thanks to Brooks, the playmaking of backup point guard Hunter Humphries and rebounding and star power of high-flying Tre’von White. The Eagles trailed 47-43 to open the fourth, and later 49-43, but used a 21-6 closing run to win by nine. Liberty took its first second half lead on an impressive move by Brooks, who made two head and ball fakes before scoring inside for a 54-53 lead with 2:45 left. Brooks later made a free throw for a 55-53 lead. Soon came the most pivotal play of the fourth quarter as Fauquier’s Thurman Smith made a steal near midcourt and went streaking to the basket with no one in front of him except a teammate to his left. He missed the dunk, with the ball thrown downcourt to Humphries for a layup to make it 57-53. Instead of a tie, the Eagles were up four and Fauquier never recovered. “We were just lucky on that one. That was

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Devin Lewis led Fauquier with 17 points in Friday’s up-and-down 64-55 loss to Liberty. Also pictured are Eagles Hunter Humphries, Derrick Brooks and Dakota Lindsay. The Eagles host Culpeper Friday. Thurman, he’s a heck of a player,” said Liberty coach Pat Frazer. Perhaps Smith, who had a strong game with 12 points, was motivated to match White’s two eye-popping dunks, but it came at a horrible time as free throws by A.J. Johnson, Brian Barnes and Humphries closed out the Liberty win. “Thurman was excited and wanted to give us some momentum so I understand where he was coming from. I think he knows you got to get those two points,” Brizzi said.

Some jolly good cheering in London By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

A group of four Liberty and two Fauquier High cheerleaders had the field trip of a lifetime over the holiday break. They did a dance routine and a couple of cheers, but they did it at London’s New Year’s Day Parade. The group represented the Universal Cheerleaders Association. Making the trip were Liberty’s Gracie Rodney, Jessalyn Robinson, Hannah Hall-Salem and Gabrielle Smith, and Fauquier cheerleaders Allyson Good and Carleigh Graham. They got to tour London after arriving on Dec. 26 and rehearsed with over 700 other cheerleaders from around the U.S. The dance routine is available on instagram @FauquierCheer and the Fauquier Cheerleading Facebook page. They were also mentioned on NBC News locally.

In the first half, Fauquier beat the Eagles to loose balls and rebounds inside and dominated the glass. The Falcons were fueled by Evan Jackson, who scored eight first half points off the bench, and Thurman Smith, who hit two 3-pointers. Fauquier also scored numerous layups inside as Marc Bonnaire, Kyle Dargis, Jackson and Smith all feasted on Liberty’s lack of size and rebounding. See LIBERTY, page 16

Corum scores TD in Under Armour football all-star game in Orlando By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

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Four cheerleaders from Liberty and two from Fauquier participated in the New Year’s Day Parade in London. Pictured are Gracie Rodney, Jessalyn Robinson, Hannah Hall-Salem (back), Allyson Good (front), Carleigh Graham and Gabrielle Smith.

Warrenton football star Blake Corum didn’t rest on his laurels for the holidays. Corum, a highly-recruited senior running back from St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, scored a 1-yard touchdown run in the 2020 Under Armour All-America football game in Orlando on Dec. 29. Taking advantage of rules allowing early signees to take part in bowl game prep, the University of Michigan recruit also practiced with the Wolverines before their Citrus Bowl loss to Alabama in Orlando on Jan. 1. At Michigan’s practices, Corum drew rave reviews for his elusiveness and speed. He carried five times for 19 yards in the Under Armour Game.

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Fauquier’s Skyler Furr drives to the basket against Liberty’s Tiffany Shull in Friday’s 39-32 Falcon win in Warrenton. The Falcons host Skyline Wednesday and visit Kettle Run Friday.

FORT FAUQUIER Interior defense leads Falcon girls over Liberty, 39-32 By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Keep Liberty out of the paint! Fauquier’s girls basketball coach Brian Foddrell told his team to deny Eagle drives to the basket in his preparation for Friday’s home game with their arch rival. “I was willing to give up the perimeter shooting, not give up the inside,” Foddrell said. “That is something we had practiced because of the scouting report. I knew they were going to try to get there.” It worked as Fauquier came through with a 39-32 victory in the cozy confines of their home gym to snap a six-game losing streak. The combination of sophomore post Skyler Furr inside and scoring of Tia Minor (16 points), Makayla Foddrell (eight points) and others helped Fauquier improve to 1-3 in league play and 4-6 overall. Liberty is 2-3, 4-6. Earlier in the season, Liberty coach Quynh Nguyen said the Eagles’ attack was aimed on team strengths. The Eagles lack consistent outside threats, so penetration for layups or getting free throws was the plan. Liberty led 2-0 after three minutes by making two of four free throws. Furr knocked down a 3-pointer from the right side for a 3-2 lead and the

District girls standings

1. James Wood 5-0 1. Millbrook 5-0 3. Sherando 2-3 3. LIBERTY 2-3 5. Culpeper 1-2 6. FAUQUIER 1-3 7. Handley 1-3 8. KETTLE RUN 1-4 Falcons never trailed again, ending the quarter leading 10-2. When Liberty was able to get the ball inside, Furr’s long reach led to more than a half dozen deflected shots. Liberty committed 11 first quarter turnovers often as the result of forcing passes into clogged lanes. Furr scored just three points, but was a pillar of strength inside, especially in the first half. “She played big for me. Skyler is finding out how to use her length in the game,” Foddrell said. The Eagles opened the second quarter with a 2-for-4 effort from the foul line to narrow the gap to 10-4. Falcon Skye Corum responded with a driving layup before Liberty’s Aleya Jenkins fed Jazzmin White for a lay-in to end an 11-minute drought from the field. See FAUQUIER, page 16

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GLAD THAT’S OVER

Kettle Run girls down Culpeper 47-36 for first district win in two years By Fred Hodge

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Few were keeping track of Kettle Run’s last Northwestern District girls basketball win. When the Cougars boarded the bus Friday for Culpeper, the program had gone 723 days without one, encompassing 23 consecutive league defeats. The arid spell ended with a 47-36 victory, making the trip home a treat. “It was a good day for the Cougars,” said coach Ellen Allen, whose girls improved to 1-4 in district and 3-7 overall. Even Allen wondered when Kettle Run’s last previous success was: Research showed Jan. 10, 2018, when the Cougars nosed out Fauquier 22-16 in Warrenton. Sophomore Ashley Hume gave Kettle Run an early offensive boost

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Fresh off a district win, Emma Humphries and the Cougars are 3-7 heading into Friday’s home showdown with Fauquier (4-6), which just beat Liberty. Kettle Run visits Sherando Wednesday in a game moved from Tuesday. from long range. “Ashley hit those two threes and got us going,” said Allen. Maddy Edwards also connected from the outside early and was a standout with a career-high 21 points. Faith Schafer scored 10 points. Hume finished with six. “We were able to take advantage of some real nice offensive opportunities,” Allen said, adding the Cougar defense also was a factor in the victory.

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“We did a good job of containing them and rebounding defensively,” the coach stated of limiting Culpeper to one shot per possession despite size inside the lane. Kettle Run also foiled Culpeper’s rhythm with multiple steals. Allen felt her team had momentum entering the new year after a win in a Christmas tournament. That victory, she said, was the product of continued work. Now the aim

to maintain productivity. “We had a solid effort, and I was hoping that would continue,” Allen said. “Our goal is to keep winning games, and I think we are capable.” Kettle Run’s was scheduled to play at Sherando Tuesday, but the game was moved to Wednesday. The Cougars host intra-county Fauquier rival Friday. The junior varsity game is set for 6 p.m. followed by the varsity tilt around 7:30.

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Eagles finish fast LIBERTY, from page 13 “Oh my gosh, it was a point of emphasis at halftime,” said Frazer. “We went to the shot chart and it was 10, 11 shots in the paint. They were manhandling us and what was happening is we weren’t getting into position. They’d get rebounds and now we’re fouling.” To counter Liberty’s size issues inside, Frazer started Dakota Lindsay and Jamano Gaskins to open the third, a move that gave the Eagles more bulk. Both hit outside shots to open the third. “We needed more weight down low, more bodies to box out and get rebounds and get out in transition,” Brooks said. Both Brooks and White, Liberty’s two returning all-conference players, were sent to the bench in the first half with three fouls each, which also hurt. Fauquier outscored Liberty 16-8

Minor scores 16 FAUQUIER, from page 14 Jenkins made a steal and drove three quarters of the court for a layup in the closing seconds to close Liberty’s deficit to 16-11 at halftime. “Our defense did an outstanding job in the first and second quarters,” said Foddrell, pleased with solid defensive positioning and shifting. “We were able to keep them away from the basket. That was our objective.”

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Yergey lifts Kettle Run boys, 69-68

Another speedy win for Liberty’s Rodman By Fred Hodge

to take a 16-13 lead after the first quarter. Fauquier’s lead grew to 3017 on Devin Lewis’ two free throws and stood at 38-29 at the half. But the Eagles made corrections thanks in part to Humphries, a firstyear varsity player who shined in prime time with some key layups and free throws as Frazer choose to leave him in the game over returning starter Russell Morton (four points). “It’s Russell’s first game back in a couple weeks. We didn’t go back to him, but that’s the team. Hunter

Sam Rodman probably wishes he could hire a fleet of moving vans to transport the Liberty University indoor track facility in Lynchburg to Bealeton. The Liberty junior won his third 1,000-meter gold medal of the young season on that surface Saturday in the Bulldog Invitational sponsored by Liberty Christian Academy. Rodman finished in two min-

utes, 30.37 seconds in his latest victory in a field of 185 runners. He also earned a bronze medal in the 1,600, clocking a time of 4:27.22 versus 199 other entries. Kettle Run had two pole vaulters meet state-qualifying standards. Senior Evan Torpy set a new school indoor record when he cleared 12 feet, six inches, which put him 10th out of 28 vaulters. On the girls side, Colleen Schaner took 12th of 27 competitors by vaulting 9-6.

stepped up and did a great job so we left him out there,” said Frazer. “He deserved it.” Humphries scored 12, including 10 in the second half and eight in the fourth quarter. White had eight points, Brian Barnes and Gaskins each scored seven. “I noticed there were some lanes,”

said Humphries. “We weren’t attacking at first. That’s why I think we struggled scoring a little bit. Once we started driving, that’s when we started to come back. I love the energy of the crowd, it was phenomenal.” Devin Lewis led Fauquier with 17. Smith had 12, Jackson 10 and Bonnaire seven.

However, he strongly felt his team missed frequent chances to break the game open and build a double digit lead. Fauquier missed about 15 open layups. “I saw a lot of good, but I was disappointed with the simple stuff like the layups. I just wish we had capitalized more. I’d like us to play cleaner,” he said. Falcon Makayla Foddrell recorded two interior buckets to open the third quarter before Eagle Robin Morton nailed a 20-footer from the left wing. The teams then traded points for a 25-

20 Fauquier advantage after three. Minor stepped up with five of her game-high 16 in the last quarter as the hosts reached their largest lead at 32-22 with 4:42 to play. Brianna Gutierrez made two free throws to narrow Liberty’s gap to 38-32 with 30 seconds remaining. Minor’s free throw capped the scoring with 13.2 seconds left. Foddrell was Fauquier’s second-leading scorer with eight points, while Corum and Mikyala Gilmore both had six. White paced Liberty with eight

points. Jenkins scored seven, Makenzie Willis six, followed by Morton and Gutierrez with five each and Tiffany Shull two. Fauquier was happy to host after playing eight of its first nine on the road. Fauquier has seven home contests in the next nine outings beginning with a Tuesday battle with Handley. “Hopefully, the momentum will carry into Tuesday and we can clean up some of the mistakes we had,” Foddrell said. The Liberty JV beat Fauquier 3716 after leading 17-13 at halftime.

Trevor Yergey’s layup with five seconds remaining lifted the Kettle Run boys past Culpeper 69-68. Drew Tapscott scored 28 points, Jacob Robinson 13 and Yergey nine as the Cougars improved to 1-4 in the district and 3-6.

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HORSE BRIEFS BUSINESS OPENING

New tack repair shop A new leather repair shop will open next month in Marshall. Located between the BB and T Bank and Nick’s Deli, Larkins LLC belongs to longtime local horse professionals Maryalice Larkin Matheson Thomas and husband John Dale Thomas. There will be tack repairs, blanket repair, a gallery for local artists and sales of locally-made leather products. Maryalice Thomas says they’re considering offering pick-up and drop-off service at the Middleburg Training Center and other barns in the region.

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Warrenton Pony Show junior committee members Kellsey Stern, Audrey Quinn, Susannah Gerhardt and Helen Lohr accepted the Montgomery Award for the nation’s oldest junior-run event. At right, Warrenton’s Ernie and Betty Oare accepted the Legacy Award at the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association meeting in Colorado.

Warrenton Pony Show wins Montgomery Award By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times

The Warrenton Pony Show earned the Andrew M. Montgomery trophy at the weekend’s Virginia Horse Shows Association annual meeting. The Warrenton Pony Show celebrated its 100th anniversary this summer and is the nation’s oldest and only rated junior-run competition. Members of the junior committee

were at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs to accept the honor. Montgomery was a director of the U.S. Equestrian Team and American Horse Shows Association, VHSA president and a governor of the U.S. Pony Club. Complete 2019 champions are listed at vhsa.com.

Honors for the Oares

Warrenton equestrian power couple Ernie and Betty Oare were pre-

Rappahannnock return kicks off spring steeplechase season By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times

After several seasons of painful contractions, the Virginia Point-toPoint Association circuit is expanding once again for the 2020 season. Virginia’s steeplechase circuit welcomes the Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point back to the lineup. The new Rappahannock meet is March 7 at an all-new racecourse at The Hill near Culpeper. The Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point returns to the Airlie racecourse March 14, second of eight point-to-points on the nation’s biggest hunt race circuit. Three National Steeplechase Association-sanctioned meets round out the

spring season, with plans for an expanded major track hurdle series at Colonial Downs this summer. The Virginia Gold Cup caps Virginia’s season May 2. Virginia’s three NSA meets offer more than $750,000 in purses, a big part of the NSA’s record-setting spring that includes 16 meets worth nearly $3,000,000.

New ‘chase officers

Guy Torsilieri will step down as National Steeplechase Association president at the NSA’s Jan. 17 meeting. He attributed advances in the sport since he took the reins in 2007 to a strong board, including vice president Doug Fout, a trainer based in The Plains and Middleburg Spring race chairman. The Promotion and Growth ComAt the annual mittee was formed sighthound trial in 2014 and charged hosted by Gainesville with developing veterinarian Dr. Scott strategies for exDove, Henrik, a panding the reach of rescue mix, accepts the sport to include praise from owner new owners, new Lindsey Phifer after his first time trying participants, and the sport. new fans. The Promotion and Growth PHOTO BY BETSY Committee is led by BURKE PARKER Virginia Gold Cup co-chair Al Griffin.

sented the Legacy Award for their lifetime achievement in the horse show industry at the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association annual meeting in Denver. Betty Oare was inducted into the VHSA Hall of Fame in 2009, Ernie in 2010. Her father, J. Arthur Reynolds, was inducted in 1990, and her brother, the late Bucky Reynolds, in 2007. Betty Oare was honored with the USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. Complete USHJA year-end results are online at ushja.org.

Virginia spring steeplechase calendar

March 7: Rappahannock Hunt Pointto-Point (The Hill, Boston) March 14: Warrenton Hunt Point-toPoint (Airlie, Warrenton) March 21: Piedmont Foxhounds Point-to-Point (Salem, Upperville) March 29: Orange County Hounds Point-to-Point (Locust Hill, Middleburg) April 4: Old Dominion Hounds Pointto-Point (Ben Venue Farm, Ben Venue) April 12: Loudoun Hunt Point-toPoint (Oatlands, Leesburg) April 18: Middleburg Spring Races (Glenwood Park, Middleburg) April 19: Blue Ridge Hunt Point-toPoint (Woodley Farm, Berryville) April 25: Foxfield Spring Races (Barracks Road, Charlottesville) April 26: Middleburg Hunt Point-toPoint (Glenwood Park, Middleburg) May 2: Virginia Gold Cup (Great Meadow, The Plains) Under Torsilieri’s tenure, steeplechase racing has broadened its appeal to U.S. and international markets by instituting pari-mutuel wagering at the Virginia Gold Cup and International Gold Cup at Great Meadow and at Far Hills in New Jersey. Torsilieri also was instrumental in forming the Future Committee in 2018 with Upperville horseman Robert Bonnie as its chair. No successor has been named. No Virginia horseman has held the NSA president position since Randy Rouse 1971-1974.

RIDING CLUB MEETING

Adult pony club gathers Jan. 12 The Piedmont Chapter of the Old People’s Riding Club hosts their annual meeting this Sunday, Jan. 12 at 12 p.m. at the Jeffersonton Community Center. The lunch meeting is highlighted by a lecture by equine photographer Susan Carter and a tack swap and sale. Details are at oprcpiedmont.org.

ADULT CAMPS

Sprieser offers dressage classes Sprieser Sporthorse in Marshall is hosting six weekend adult camps with trainers Lauren Fisher, Jess Idol and Tori Miller. Participants will get three riding lessons, with lectures and demonstrations held all weekend. Camp dates are Jan. 11-12, Jan. 25-26, Feb. 8-9, Feb. 22-23, March 7-8 and March 2122. Visit spriesersporthorse.com.

SHOW SERIES

Spencer events run through March Spencer Sporthorse in Hume has three show series this winter. Hunter show dates are Feb. 16 and March 8. Jumper dates are Jan. 19, Feb. 23 and March 22. Dressage dates are Jan. 11, Feb. 8 and March 14. Find prize lists and entry information on the Spencer Facebook page.

POETRY WORKSHOP

Sporting Library hosts March 12 Middleburg’s National Sporting Library hosts Dr. Jane Desmond for a special poetry workshop March 12. A professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Desmond will explore how poetry about animals can serve as a kind of ethnographic lens, a sort of encounter across species. A reading and discussion of selected poems will be complemented by a hands-on workshop where participants “find” their own poems in riding manuals. Refreshments and drinks will be provided. Sign up by emailing info@nationalsporting. org.

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Eyes on you and your health for 2020 Are you ready for the next decade? Another new year is here; but maybe your heart isn’t excited for it? Or maybe the fierce focus you have is driving you full speed ahead. Perhaps you just want to be done with 2019, so you can put aside some hardships, sorrow or loss. As your personal trainer, yoga teacher and coach I am writing to give you some everyday steps toward a healthier and more vibrant you, both inside and out. Let’s forget about the word “resolution” and simply adopt some easy action steps to make change happen on a daily basis. Instead of “resolution,” let’s say you are ready for a “New You.” Here is a simple recipe to add to your holiday list of food and drink options, only this one is food for the soul. After all, our health and wellness truly begins within: First, we begin with ingredients you may already have in your collection: • 1 large cup of Acceptance • 1 big bucket of Honesty • 1 giant pail of Forgiveness If you have these three major ingredients, then proceed to the next action steps. Otherwise let’s shop for these

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MONICA FERNANDI three now … not online but “on-point.” Never heard of this place to purchase items on your list? Allow me to take you there. Being “on-point” is similar to a bull’s eye; a direct shot that hits the mark. Taking aim by looking with clear focus to reach your goal. That said, ask yourself these three questions while waiting for your cart to be full: • Can I accept what my life looks like right now? • Can I be honest and take responsibility for how I got to this point? • Can I let go of blame and learn to forgive myself or others? Acquiring these important ingredients are necessary to achieve your wellness goals. Building strength on the outside involves planting some important seeds on the inside. But don’t worry, we all need to shop for these often hard-to-find essentials. Please trust me when I tell you, they are so

worth it because you are a very unique gift. You cannot put a price on your award-winning, one-of-a-kind story! With some elaborate preparations you can enjoy a well-balanced life that is rich in many healthy ways. Once you have gathered your three ingredients you can begin the delicious path to your Best-You-Yet dish in 2020! It will be a blend of exquisite joy that will fill you up all year long and will guarantee your ability to roll with life’s ups and downs. You will feel satiated and ready to share your secret recipe

with all around you. Your energy will increase, your desire to smile “just because” will double, and your body will truly feel amazing. Now that’s a diet to keep your eyes on for life! Monica Fernandi is a yoga/fitness instructor and personal trainer. Visit her website at www.monicafernandi.comto read past blogs and testimonials and even jump into her exercise video library. You can also find her on social media at Monica Fernandi/GrowStrengthWithin for positive and uplifting wisdom.

The kindness of strangers inspires attitude of gratitude ‘Tis the season to be jolly and thankful. It’s also the flu season. So, when a few weeks ago I came down with bad headaches and a fever, I decided to just snuggle up in bed and tough it out. I had had my flu shot, so I thought I was immune. But when the headaches, fever and shivering did not improve after three days, I decided to drive to my primary physician Dr. Mike and got an appointment for the next morning. On the way home, I stopped at Subway next to Giant to grab a delicious sandwich and green tea. While sitting down to eat, I suddenly couldn’t keep my head up and felt like fainting. Struggling with what to do, I sat myself down onto the floor, and since my hands started to shake, I laid down on my back and put up my feet onto a nearby chair. Not a comfortable situation. That is when I encountered love and support from more or less total strangers. A young person, reminding me of Harry Potter with his glasses, called 911, and Kharel, the store manager, kneeled down to warm my hands. Somehow one of my hands was warm and one cold. I told him to continue serving his customers and an elderly lady took my hand. Finally, the rescue squad arrived, and they checked me out. At my age,

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their first thought was a heart attack. They asked me if I was allergic to anything, and I said, “I’m allergic to dye.” That brought some chuckles; I guess we are all allergic to “to die.” At the hospital, Stephanie and Sally took care of me, and after some tests, I was told I had viral pneumonia. Once home again, I had to stay away from the office and people for several days because I was still contagious. Here I experienced support from my employees, Veronique and Steve (who kept the business running), and tender love and care from my wife and mother-in-law (making sure I took my meds and ate regularly). Once the fever went down, I started watching German television with my new YouTV.de online video recorder service. It is an affordable service allowing me to record more or less any German TV show and watch it at my convenience. Thankfully, the prescribed antibi-

otics did miracles. Coincidentally, I had recorded a German show about the worst-case scenario about antibiotics. I learned that it is very important to take antibiotics correctly and consistently and not to stop early, otherwise there’s risk of your body becoming immune to them, and that there might come a time when none of the available antibiotics are effective anymore. I also learned that there is a vaccination shot for pneumonia, which is not included in the yearly flu shot. I’m going to have to ask Dr. Mike about that one soon. What lessons did I learn for the new year? I need to drink much more water, especially when I am sick with a fever. I shouldn’t mind wearing a mouth cover if I’ve got a cold and am coughing; I don’t want to get someone else sick. I should shake hands less to spread fewer germs, even though it is against the way I was raised. I learned how kind and considerate people can be and hope to be just as kind to others. And most importantly, I learned that the human body is an amazingly complex organism. I will work on taking better care of mine in the new year. Wishing us all a happy, healthy, hopeful and thankful 2020. Klaus Fuechsel founded Warrenton’s Dok Klaus Computer Care

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The Virginia Department of Health reported the following information on flu activity in Virginia for the week ending Dec. 28, 2019, the most recent data available: • The flu was considered “widespread” in Virginia • 8% of emergency room and urgent care center visits were for the flu • There were 701 positive lab reports for the flu • Of the 1,812 flu infections in Virginia during the 2019-20 flu season, 422 were influenza A and 1,390 were influenza B. • One influenza outbreak was reported during the week ending Dec. 28; 34 have been reported during this season. • VDH has received reports of 255 pneumonia and influenzaassociated deaths during the 2019-20 season SOURCE: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Be mindful of contact with wildlife Lord Fairfax Health District warns residents of rabies risk Staff Reports On Dec. 20, 2019, a raccoon was involved in an altercation with a dog near High Knob Court, between Front Royal and Linden in Warren County. On Dec. 23, 2019, another raccoon interacted with a dog in the Dick’s Hollow Road area, not far from U.S. 50 in Frederick County. In both cases, the raccoons were euthanized and later tested positive for rabies, according to a spokesman for the Lord Fairfax Health District. Lord Fairfax Health District Director Dr. Colin Greene reported that neither raccoon was a threat. “However, any contact with a raccoon, fox, skunk, bat or feral cat that could result in exposure to the animal’s saliva should be considered a potential rabies exposure. This applies to humans and domestic animals, and any person or animal so exposed should receive an immediate medical evaluation.” The health department further advises: • Never approach or touch wild animals, especially any raccoon, fox, skunk or bat, especially if it is behaving oddly or if it is out in the daylight. These animals are the

main carriers of rabies in the eastern United States. • Avoid stray cats and dogs. Feral cats and dogs may also carry rabies. Report bites or scratches from these animals to your physician or the health department. • Vaccinate all cats, dogs and ferrets against rabies (even if they don’t go outdoors) and keep their shots up to date. Vaccinate working barn cats as well, for their protection and yours. • Don’t feed wild animals, or stray cats or dogs. Eliminate outdoor food sources near the home. • Keep pets confined to your property or walk them on a leash. • If one of your domestic animals is bitten or otherwise interacts with a wild animal, notify the local health department and animal control officer at once, and have the animal seen by a veterinarian. • If you are bitten, scratched, or licked by any of these animals, seek medical attention immediately. Rabies is fatal to both animals and humans once symptoms begin, but it can be prevented in humans if they receive vaccine and medication soon after exposure. Additional information on rabies is available from the Virginia Department of Health at http://www. vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-epidemiology/rabies-control.

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It is illegal in the state of Virginia to trap and relocate an animal to another area. Contact your local health department if a raccoon exhibits signs of rabies such as stumbling, foaming at the mouth or aggression.

Less than 10% of disposable income spent on food in the U.S.

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The United States has the most affordable food in the world in terms of total consumer expenditures. Staff Reports Americans are buying more food but spending less of their disposable income on it. According to a recent release from the Virginia Farm Bureau, affordable food prices and rising income levels have led to greater food security nationwide, with a little pocket change left for many Americans. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service’s annual Food Expenditure Series revealed that an average 9.7% of individuals’ total disposable income was spent on groceries and dining out in 2018. The report found $1.7 trillion was spent on total domestic food expenditures in 2018, up $78.2 billion from the previous year. While total food expenditures in the United States continue to increase, the portion of individuals’ disposable income spent on food decreased to 4.8% in 2017, the lowest level since 2012. Household income is up $6,000 since 2012. The percentage of household income spent on food is an indicator

of national wellness and food security, according to the report. As incomes rise, households tend to spend a smaller share of their total income on food, while the total amount spent on food increases. The U.S. has the most affordable food in the world in terms of total consumer expenditures. “Food is affordable here because U.S. agricultural producers and Virginia farmers are so good at what they do,” said Wilmer Stoneman, vice president of agriculture, development and innovation at Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. “Technology and farm management have improved so much over the last few decades it’s hard not to have a good crop or quality production.” Stoneman said U.S. production of good food, and plenty of it, keeps the prices low. “It’s supply and demand -- classic economics,” he continued. “We have figured out how to produce high-quality products across the board, keeping prices down, which is a benefit to the consumer. That’s the beauty of a free-market system.”

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Start the new year with a new song Six-week songwriting workshop with Maddi Mae Staff Reports Indie-country musician Maddi Mae will be teaching a six-week songwriting workshop at Contemporary Music Center, at 4410 Costello Way in Haymarket, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. starting Jan. 23. This course is designed for current or aspiring singer-songwriters proficient in voice and a chordal instrument who want to learn about writing lyrics, song structure and enhancing their melodic and harmonic creativity. • Subjects covered will include: • Structures for writing music • Processes for lyricists • Combining lyrics and music • Communicating your song • Performance skills

“Y’all know I’ve got songs burning a hole in my pocket. In the very near future, expect a special edition of the newsletter detailing release info.” MADDI MAE

About Maddi Mae

Raised in the Shenandoah Valley, magic mountain girl and indie-folkish songwriter Maddi Mae likes to hide in the quieter corners of Virginia. Her sound is one-part dark, dissonant and heavy and another part romantic, airy and delicate. Combining classic country, folk and indie rock influences, Maddi Mae’s sound is reverb-heavy guitar (fingerstyle and big, sometimes jazzy, open-ended chords) and a distinct voice that is powerful, dynamic, haunting and yet sweet at the same time. She released her debut 2-song EP “Too Good to Be True”/“Sunshine” on April 6, 2019, and is currently recording her next releases with Lore Audio Productions in Flagstaff, Arizona. Sign up online at www.eventbrite. com/e/songwriting-clinic-with-maddi-mae-registration-84951902427 or call Contemporary Music Center at 571-261-5000. To hear some of Maddi Mae’s songs, read her newsletter and learn more about this Indie songwriter, visit www.maddimaemusic.com

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If you can’t make one of her Fauquier appearances, Maddi Mae will be performing at Raven’s Nest Coffee House, 215 E. Davis St. in Culpeper on Jan. 24. from 7 to 9 p.m. Free, no cover. To hear Maddi Mae and have a good meal at the same time, consider the Saturday Night Winter Music Series held at Johnny Monarch’s in Marshall. Starting Jan. 11, there will be two seatings each Saturday, at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Contact: 540-8783555.

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Jan. 10

More information and online tickets at www.darkhorseva.com/shows. Hiroya Tsukamoto Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Live Music at Northside29: 6 p.m., Faye Dingus Music Alliance hosts Hiroya 5037 Lee Highway, Warrenton. Visit www.northside29.com. Contact: 540Tsukamoto at Gloria’s Listening Room. 347-3704. Hiroya Tsukamoto is an innovative guitarist and composer who fuses Jan. 11 folk, jazz and world music. Born and Brandy Station Company Live raised in Japan, Tsukamoto headlines at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., concerts throughout the U.S. as well as Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus internationally, including Blue Note in Music Alliance will host this band, New York City and Japanese National Television.Tickets are $20 and seating is playing everything from bluegrass to rhythm and blues and rock to limited, so advance purchase is highly ragtime. Tickets are $10 and seating is recommended. Children 12 and under admitted free with a parent or guardian. limited so advance purchase is highly recommended. Children 12 and under Visit www.centerofwarrenton.org. admitted free with a parent or guardian. Contact: 540-347-7484. Visit www.centerofwarrenton.org. “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Contact: 540-347-7484. Later:” 7:30 p.m., 6507 Main St., The Maddi Mae: 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., 8374 Plains. Dark Horse Theatre Company’s W. Main St., Marshall. production looks at the death of Matthew Johnny Monarch’s doubleShepard and the decker bus hosts Maddi consequences. Held Mae for its inaugural at Grace Episcopal Intimate Evening with the Church in the Plains. Artist series on Jan. 11. This production runs A three-course gourmet through 25 at 7:30 dinner will be served as p.m. on Fridays and Maddi Mae shares music Saturdays with a 2:30 and stories. Cost is $45/ p.m. performance person and reservations MADDI MAE JAN. 11 on Saturday, Jan. 11. are required. Seatings Tickets are $20 general at 4:30 and 6:30 pm. admission and $15 for Contact Johnny Monarch’s students or military members with ID. for reservations at 540-878-3556.

Scott Gookin Live at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 4 to 7 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Visit www. whbrew.com. Contact: 540-300-2739.     Crossthreaded: 7 p.m., Live music at Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall. Local Hume band plays bluegrass, country and oldies. RSVP for dinner. Contact: 540-364-2774.

Jan. 12 Warrenton Bluegrass Jam: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton. Come and join new and old friends during the afternoon at Allegro Community School of the Arts. Contact: 540-270-0477 or wattman52@gmail. com

Jan. 18 Thistle Brothers Live on the Taproom Stage: 5 to 8 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Menu by Will’s Place. Contact 540-347-4777. Stand-Up Warrenton Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes the popular stand-up comedy series to its venue. Tickets are $15 and seating is limited so advance purchase is highly recommended. Tickets are available at suwjan2020.eventbrite.com. Castleton Chamber Players: 4 p.m., 663 Castleton View Road, Castleton. The Castleton Chamber Players, co-

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founded by violinist Eric Silberger and cellist Daniel Lelchuk in collaboration with the late Maestro Lorin Maazel, return with Castleton Festival veteran and conductor/pianist Bradley Moore. This special program includes two works that were programmed in consultation with Maestro Maazel. Tickets $20-40. Visit www.castletonfestival.org or phone 540-937-3454.

Jan. 19 Gay Men’s Chorus: 2 p.m., 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg. For the third year in a row, Middleburg’s Emmanuel Episcopal Church welcomes The Gay Men’s Chorus as part of their At The Parish House performing arts series. The troupe will send their ensemble “Rock Creek Singers” to deliver a variety of pop and show tunes guaranteed to lift spirits. Reservations are recommended but not required (540-687-6297). A free-will donation of $20 is suggested to help cover event costs, but no one will be turned away.

ALSO ON THE CALENDAR: SEE FULL LISTING AT WWW.FAUQUIER.COM Send your events to asherman@ fauquier.com at least a week in advance. Visit www.fauquier.com for more calendar listings.

Jan. 8

Ignite Fauquier: 9 to 10 a.m., 33 N. Calhoun St., Warrenton. An alliance of entrepreneurs is helping small business owners “fire up business” at the Warrenton Visitor Center. Meet new people and learn the challenges of businesses and organizations. Following the program, there will also be discussion among attendees. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. The doors open at 8:30 a.m. Warrenton Newcomers Club: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 121 John E. Mann St., Warrenton. Coffee and open house to residents new to the area, recently retired, or newly single within the past five years. Mercy Hall near St. John the Evangelist Church. Contact Chery Bianchi at Cherylbianchi1@comcast. net. John Marshall meeting: 4 p.m., 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 31, Warrenton. The John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting will be held. LEGO Club meets: 4 to 5 p.m., 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. This club is designed for students in grades

K-5 grade students and features a different theme very month. Children hear a story and create something from Legos based on the theme. Contact: 540-422-8500. The Fauquier County Youth Orchestra and Jazz Band meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gloria’s, 92 Main St., in Old Town Warrenton. Offering beginner, intermediate and advanced strings and a jazz band. $10 a week. Email info@fauquieryouthorchestra.org or call 540-717-9349.

Jan. 9

Diabetes education: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 200 E. Marshall St., Remington. The Sweet Spot: Diabetes Education for Everyday Living, hosted by Remington Drug.Avoid Diabetic Emergencies. Meets at Remington Fire Hall once monthly through March. Class is free. Visit www. remingtondrug.com or call 540-4393247. Coffee & Conversation at SCSM: On Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Spiritual Care Support Ministries opens to the community to provide fellowship, encouragement and hope. Light refreshments provided. Visit www.scsm.tv or call 540-349-5814 for more information.

Jan.11

Fauquier County Public Schools Spelling Bee: 10 a.m. Taylor Middle School. Forty-five students, representing 11 elementary schools and five middle schools, will participate in the school division bee as winners of their school-level spelling bees. Taylor Middle School reading specialist John Lucas is the school division’s bee coordinator, and Eileen Burgwyn, retired FCPS administrator, is the pronouncer. The winner of this competition will advance to the 15th annual Free Lance-Star Regional Spelling Bee to be held in March 2020. The regional winner will be eligible to participate in the 93rd annual Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort at the National Harbor in May 2020. Winter Wild Edible Plants: Earth Connections Series at Sky Meadows: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. Join Tim MacWelch of Advanced Survival Training to learn about the wild edible plants that are tough enough to survive the winter in the Blue Ridge. This full day hike will cover native and non-native species of useful plants and conclude in the Log Cabin with a sample of the foods that you can prepare from the wild. Each participant will receive

a full-color copy of MacWelch’s Winter Wild Edible Plants manual as a take-home reminder of the plants studied in class. Registration is $127/person (non-refundable). Visit advancedsurvivaltraining.com. Parking included in registration fee. Course will be held rain or shine. Limited to 15 registrants (minimum 13 years of age). Meet at the Carriage Barn, bring water and lunch, dress in layers (appropriate to be outside all day) and wear sturdy shoes. Contact: 540-592-3556.  Open house: 10 a.m. to noon, 4206 Belvoir Road, Marshall. Mountainside Montessori Primary Open House. Explore opportunities for children ages 3-6. Visit www. mountainsidemontessori.com. Contact: 540-253-5025.

Jan. 14

The Fauquier Pokémon League meets every Tuesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at Virginia Hobbies Etc., 46 Main St., Warrenton. Pokémon card game 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pokémon video games, 5:30 to 6 p.m. Players new to the game and experienced players welcome. Contact Mary Ivie at 703-887-7586 or Cassandra Mitchell 410-215-7711 or email pokemon. fauquier@gmail.com. See CALENDAR, page 26

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Wreaths Across America holiday wreath clean up Culpeper National Cemetery is asking for help in cleaning up approximately 8,000 holiday wreaths that were placed during a Wreaths Across America ceremony in December. The Worcester Wreath Company, through a campaign called Wreaths Across America, donated holiday wreaths in tribute to veterans laid to rest at Virginia national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries. Their mission was successful; more than 8,000

wreaths were placed for veterans interred at Culpeper National Cemetery. Now the time has come for wreath clean up. Dumpsters will be available onsite for wreath disposal. All participates are encouraged to bring gloves, rakes and materials to help carry multiple wreaths. Clean up begins on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 8 a.m. at 305 US Ave., Culpeper. PHOTO COURTESY OF CULPEPER MINUTE MEN Contact Jennifer Smith for more infor- Culpeper National Cemetery has more than 11,000 interments representing veterans dating from the Civil War. mation at 540-439-5059.

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FAITH NOTES Submit your religious news events to asherman@fauquier.com at least a week in advance for publication. Please include address and contact information for your event.

Saturday, Jan. 18 Breakfast: Amissville United Methodist Men will serve breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church, 14760 Lee Highway. Amissville. Donations are accepted and all proceeds are used in service to others. Questions concerning this activity may be directed to Reg at 540-987-9001. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday celebration: 2 p.m., Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County, 4243 Loudoun Ave., The Plains. The Rev. Dr. King Jr. Choir will be in CALENDAR, from page 23

Jan. 15

Open Book Adult Book Club: 6 p.m., 104 Main St., Warrenton. This month’s selection: “A Bend in the Stars” by Rachel Barenbaum. Visit oldtownopenbook.com or phone 540878-5358.

Jan. 16

Warrenton Ruritans: 7 p.m., 6903 Blantyre Road, Warrenton. All are welcome to monthly meeting of Warrenton Ruritans the third Thursday of each month. Learn more. New members welcome. Contact John Wayland at 540-347-4735.

Jan. 18

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday celebration: 2 p.m., Afro-American

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Monday, Jan. 20 31st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration: Monday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m., Highland Rice Theater for the Performing Arts, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. The Rev. Dr. King Jr. Choir, under the direction of the Rev. Lemuel Montgomery, will sing. Dinner will be served immediately after this celebration at the Mount Zion Baptist Church. All are welcome. Theme: “Injustice is not an option-vote!” Keynote Speaker: The Rev. Dean Nelson, executive director for Human Coalition Action; chairman, Frederick Douglass Leadership Institute, Washington, D.C. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday celebration: 5:30 p.m., Lord Fairfax Community College, 5480 College St., Historical Association of Fauquier County, 4243 Loudoun Ave., The Plains. The Rev. Dr. King Jr. Choir will be in concert.

Jan. 20

31st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration: Monday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m., Highland Rice Theater for the Performing Arts, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. The Rev. Dr. King Jr. Choir, under the direction of the Rev. Lemuel Montgomery, will sing. Dinner will be served immediately after this celebration at the Mount Zion Baptist Church. All are welcome. Theme: “Injustice is not an option-vote!” Keynote Speaker: The Rev. Dean Nelson, executive director for Human Coalition Action;

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Grace Episcopal Church • HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m. • SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m. 5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road) The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419

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Warrenton. Keynote speaker: Renard Carlos, council member, Town of Warrenton.

Ongoing… Prayer meeting: 7 p.m., the first Wednesday of the month. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 33 S. Third St., Warrenton. Contact: Keith McCullough, pastor, 540-347-3735 or visit www.mountzionva.org. Join the church for witnessing, testimonials and praising and worshipping the Lord. Food pantry: The Beulah Baptist Church Food Pantry, at Beulah Baptist Church, 3124 Beulah Road, Markham, is open the second and fourth Sundays of the month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact the church at 540-364-2626 or Cecelia Williams at 540-364-2428.          chairman, Frederick Douglass Leadership Institute, Washington, D.C. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday celebration: 5:30 p.m., Lord Fairfax Community College, 5480 College St., Warrenton. Keynote speaker: Renard Carlos, council member, Town of Warrenton.

Jan. 21

Become a Dementia Friend: 9:30 a.m., 321Walker Drive, Warrenton. Aging Together hosts a free one-hour informal session to learn tips on

Warrenton Women’s Prayer Alliance: 9 to 10 a.m., 276 Cleveland St. Warrenton. Join us every second and fourth Wednesday of the month for prayer, fellowship and short devotional at Trinity Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome. Contact wwpaattic@gmail.com. Single Moms Support Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., 341 Church St., Warrenton. If you are divorced, in the midst of a divorce or separation, navigating the difficult road of single parenting for the first time or have lived it for years and need support, visit the Single Moms Support Group. Meets at the Warrenton United Methodist Church for understanding, support and connections. Free childcare is provided. All welcome. Contact: 540-347-1367. how to identify and help someone with dementia. Held at the PATH Foundation. For more information, contact Ginny Biggs, county resource specialist, at 540-321-3075.

Jan. 26

Sunday Sketch: 2 to 4 p.m., 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. A free sketching session will be held with artist Leanne Fink. All ages and skill levels welcome. Sketching materials are provided. To RSVP email info@ nationalsporting.org or call 540-6873542, ext. 4.

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HEADSTONE PORTRAITURE This country’s earliest headstones were made of wood, slate, or marble, which gave way to today’s granite. Not only is granite renowned for its durability, but the stone takes well to engraving, which preserves the deceased’s name, age, year or death, as well as other preferred words and descriptions. More recently, the art of monument design has been taken to whole new levels of detail with laser etching. This technology allows for the possibility of having the deceased’s portrait etched on the face of the headstone. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a gravestone portrait speaks volumes about the deceased and brings visitors ever closer to feelings of being close to their loved one. Families have trusted MOSER FUNERAL HOME to care for their loved ones and to serve their family. We promise excellence in service and compassion during this difficult time of loss. To learn more about our funeral services, please call (540) 347-3431. We welcome you to stop by our tastefully appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, and be sure to ask about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, located just outside of Warrenton. “I had a lover’s quarrel with the world.” Robert Frost’s headstone epitaph

Beekeepers to host beginners course Staff Reports

The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will again host a seven-week course for those interested in becoming beekeepers. Classes begin Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville. The meet-and-greet event for students will be held Sunday, Feb. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Verdun. Texts, handouts and a one-year membership in NPBA are included in the course fee of $100 per person or family. Pre-registration is required. Registration is open, class size is limited and fills quickly each year. The instructor is renowned honeybee expert Ann Harman. Important class information and the registration form are available at www. npbee.org or by contacting Karen Hunt at kahu9@juno.com or 540-937-4792. NPBA is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization serving Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Orange and Madison counties.

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Fauquier SPCA spay and neuter clinic closed for renovations Happy New Year! Happy 2020! I hope everyone had a peaceful, enjoyable Christmas holiday and is ready to start a New Year with new opportunities. I recently came across a quote that I feel is fitting for the beginning of a new year: “Life is an echo. What you send out, comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you. Re-

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AMANDA ARMSTRONG WOODWARD CALVERTON CATLETT CASANOVA 540-295-4925 woodwardamanda1@aol.com member, life is an echo. It always gets back to you. So give goodness.” - Zig Ziglar Caitlin Utz Menefee, owner of

Forget Me Not Flowers has recently closed her Remington location and will operate solely from her Groves Store location, which is conveniently located at 2390 Midland Road at the intersection of Midland Road and Bristersburg Road in Somerville. Caitlin’s family has owned and operated Groves Store since 1908! Caitlin is excited about being able to devote her time to one location and continuing to give her customers high- quality service. The delivery areas will stay the same and so will the phone numbers. Forget Me Not Flowers can be reached at 540-439-

4629 or 540-788-3535. The Fauquier SPCA low cost spay and neuter clinic will be closed for renovations. It should reopen in about a month. Authorities have warned citizens about abbreviating the year 2020 as “20” when dating documents. By writing just 20, there is a chance documents could easily be changed for a past date (2019) or a future date (2021). Remember to be protected and write 2020 in full on all papers. I hope everyone has a wonderful week. As always, let me know what is happening in your area.

The life and times of the soldier spies

A talk chronicling the history of Vint Hill Farms Station during World War II Staff Reports Established in 1942, Vint Hill Farms Station in Fauquier County was a crucial center for U.S. Army’s signals intelligence during the war. Resting on what was essentially a natural underground antenna, VHFS was also close to the Army’s nerve center in Washington, D.C. Yet it was the men and women of VHFS that made this former dairy farm in rural Virginia into one of the Army’s most important sites of intelligence activity. These soldiers manned a critical monitoring site of enemy coded communications that contributed to the Allied success against both German and Japanese forces. They also trained others in cryptography an ensured readiness in other signal organizations. Mike Bigelow, a former Army intelligence officer and now the command historian for the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, will discuss the important work done at VHFS through the eyes of the men and women who served there during World War II. Members of the Warrenton Antiquarian Society, owners of Weston Farmstead in Fauquier County (www.historicwestonva.org) where hundreds of soldiers came from VHFS for meals and respite from 1942-1945, invite the community for what promises to be and engaging presentation on a remarkable piece of history. The presentation will be held at the Warrenton Visitor Center, 33 Calhoun Street, in Warrenton, on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public. Founded in 1949, the Warrenton Antiquarian Society aims to promote historic education and preservation and to preserve and conserve Weston, a 19th- and 20th-century home. For more information, contact 540-788-9220

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Happy new year from your community columnist Happy New Year to all our faithful readers! We hope that you were careful, safe and comfortable on that special day. 2020 promises to be a busy year for all of us: new projects, new and old friends, plus lots of exercise (we hope)! Our Christmas week was spent with dear friends (our adopted family) in Pennsylvania where we enjoyed the children, ate too many cookies and other good stuff and just generally enjoyed the fun. There were 13 at our Christmas dinner table: grandparents, grandchildren, adult siblings and assorted other friends and family, plus two very spoiled dogs. Times have really changed along with family traditions. The Christmas tree was decorated by the two

Marshall Ruritan Club seeks new members I trust that everyone had a wonderful New Year’s celebration. Did you write down your 2020 goals? Did you decide on any resolutions? It’s always refreshing to start a new year in hopes that maybe it will be better than the last or just as good, if not better. Remember to always smile, laugh out loud, love a lot and live life to the fullest! Don’t forget about the Bloodmobile at Marshall Baptist Church on Monday, Jan. 13, from 2 to 7 p.m. This is always an easy way for you to help your community. Please stop

American Legion to host Veterans Information Fair Saturday, Jan. 11 American Legion Remington Post 247 will host a Veterans Information Fair on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 11420 James Madison Highway, Remington. There will be information concerning VA medical programs, including information on enrollment and eligibility. There will be information presented on veterans’ disability and compensation benefits, vocational rehabilitation, as well as

ANNE DAVIS MARKHAM HUME ORLEAN 540-364-1828 hlfmhouse@aol.com youngest grandchildren who are now 13 and 9; they did a great job. Grandad read the Christmas story on Christmas Eve and the youngest grandchild decided that no one was getting up until 7 a.m. on Christmas morning. What a change that was! After the gifts were opened and admired, the middle grandson prepared and served breakfast to everyone. We think that he is an aspiring chef. (This kid makes wonderful pie

BRENDA PAYNE MARSHALL THE PLAINS 540-270-1795 marshallvanews@gmail.com by and give! The Marshall Ruritan Club is looking for members/volunteers to join and assist in helping the club with its mission of community ser-

JOE KORPSAK REMINGTON BEALETON OPAL 540-497-1413 joe.korpsak@yahoo.com education and veterans employment opportunities. This will be a free event for veterans and their care partners. Refresh-

crust from scratch!) Birthday wishes to Harlow Tippett, Mateo Segura, Vivian Morgan, Brian Moore, Ann Masch, Jean Beckman, Courtenay Mullen and Jennifer Coombs. Hope this is a special day for all of you with good weather and happy things to do. Our friend and sweet neighbor, Georgiana Moore died peacefully at her home at Westminster-Canterbury, Winchester, on Christmas Day following a long period of frail health. “Georgi,” a smart, talented woman who graduated from college at age 20, loved learning and kept up with current events by reading an entire newspaper every day. She loved her family and took great pride in her grandchildren. We loved the way that she participated in the Leeds Parish Crafts Group, even though she was not “crafty,” by keeping the books for the group to the exact

penny. Georgi loved to travel and enjoyed many cruises. She was also a skilled contract bridge player. This neat lady will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Memorial services were held at Leeds Episcopal Church on Thursday, Jan. 2. The Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be busy working on plans to complete the basement area of the new station. Your donations are always appreciated to help with the construction project and operational expenses. The sooner the area is completed, the sooner we can resume the monthly breakfasts and dinners. The kitties and our sweet dog send greetings for the new year to you and your pets. Our crew was happy to have Mom home even thought they were well cared for. Keep your news coming. We need you.

vice. Please call Debbie Embrey, club president, at 540-718-3177 with any questions or to obtain an application. The Marshall Library, at 4133 Rectortown Road, has lots going on. Mark your calendar for these upcoming events: On Jan. 8, an afternoon book club from 1 to 2:30 pm; Lego Free Play from 4 to 5 p.m. and English as a second language class from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; on Jan. 9, preschool storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Scrabble for adults from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; on Jan. 14, Book ‘N’ Stitchers from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Call 540-422-8500 for more infor-

mation. How about shouting out some birthday wishes to: Tracy Davis on Jan. 3; Nancy Nalls and Carol Collins on Jan. 6; Skylar Ross on Jan. 7; John Sinclair on Jan. 8; Linda Martin on Jan. 9; Louie Warren, Susan Baker and Charlie Hunter on Jan. 11; Kandi Woods and Vinnie Ryan on Jan. 12; Norris Lee Sisson and Charlotte Wayland on Jan. 13, and Gavin Robertson on Jan. 14. I hope all of you enjoy celebrating you on your special day. Everyone have a great week and keep those cards, letters and emails coming!

ments and light snacks will be available. More information is available online at www.eventbrite.com/e/ veterans-affairs-information-seminar-tickets. Congratulations to Liberty High School and Fauquier High School cheerleaders, who earned the All-American honors at the Universal Cheerleaders Association Summer Camp. They also participated in London’s New Year’s Day Parade. Bravo to Liberty High School cheerleaders Gracie Rodney, Jessalyn Robinson, Hannah Hall Salem,

Carleign Graham, Brielle Smith and Fauquier High School’s Allyson Good. The cheerleaders returned from London on Jan. 2. On Jan. 3, the cheerleaders participated in the Liberty and Fauquier High Schools basketball doubleheader. Guess who won for the girls and guys? Don’t forget Remington Fire and Rescue’s all-you-can-eat shrimp and oyster dinner on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $40 to $50 each. It’s all for a good cause. Enjoy.

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Be the Help Until Help Arrives class offered at hospital on Jan. 11 The Cold War Museum is presenting its 30th Cold War lecture event at Old Bust Head Brewing Company on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. This month’s lecture is titled “What did it take to find, catch, and convict expert spies during the cold war? Where did we win, where did we lose, and why? And how did we gradually learn to do better and better?” This will be presented by John F. Fox Jr., an FBI historian. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. Admission includes a $7 credit for a drink at OBH during the lecture and a tour of the

Next Comprehensive Plan public workshop to be held on Jan. 15 Every Wednesday the Fauquier County Youth Orchestra and Jazz Band meet from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gloria’s (92 Main St.). This is an opportunity for beginner, intermediate and advanced strings and jazz members to get together for $10 weekly. Call 540-717-9349 or email fauquieryouthorchestra.org. The final Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the PATH Foundation (321 Walker Drive) in the Fauquier Room. This workshop gives residents a chance to review the project before it goes to the Warrenton Planning Commis-

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VEE KREITZ NEW BALTIMORE BROAD RUN 540-347-5140 veescolumn@aol.com museum after the presentation. For information call 540-341-2008, email Jason@coldwar.org, or call Old Bust Head Brewing Company at 540-347-4777. Northside 29 Restaurant has live music on Jan. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.

ALICE FELTS WARRENTON 540-349-0037 warrenton.news@gmail.com sion work sessions. For more information, call 540-347-2205. On Friday, Jan. 10, Hiroya Tsukamoto, an internationally recognized Japanese guitarist and composer, will play a fusion of folk and jazz at Gloria’s (92 Main St.) beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 with limited seating. Visit www.centerofwarren-

with Josh Lowe performing. The music continues with Mike Simms on Jan. 17 and Pete’s Unnamed Band on Jan. 24. For information call 540347-3704. Old Bust Head Brewing Company is hosting Trivia Night on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. On Jan. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. A Note Two Self will be performing. A Note Two Self is a rock band led by Mike Richards that has performed nationally. For information call 540347-4777. On Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fauquier County Fire and Rescue and Emergency Management will be teaching the class “Be the Help Until Help Arrives” in the Fauquier

Hospital Sycamore Room. This is a free class. To sign up, call 540-4228800 or go to www.fauquierfirerescue.org. The Fauquier Community Theatre is offering scholarships for local high school seniors who plan to pursue an education in the theater arts. For information or to apply go to www.fctstage.org/scholarships or call 540-349-8760. Fauquier Parks and Recreation is offering a class on how to make a bird feeder on Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. This class is $6 and will be held at C.M. Crockett Park. For information call 540-422-8550. Have fun and have a great week!

ton.org or call 540-7484. If you like to cozy up and listen to good stories, Pajama Storytime is just what you need. On Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Warrenton central library (11 Winchester St.), the entire family can come for stories, songs and activities. The next day the Warrenton central library (11 Winchester St.) will host STEAM for Tweens from 4 to 5 p.m. On this day, children ages 9 to 12 will explore STEAM principles with fun experiments and activities on the solar system. Registration is required. Visit https:// fauquierlibrary.org/services/kids/ childrens-programs to enroll. Call 540-422-8500, ext. 6864, for more information.

The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department has a funfilled schedule for winter 2020. There are classes in guitar, watercolor, card-making, painting and qigong at the Warrenton Community Center (430 E. Shirley Ave.). Call 540-422-8550 for more information. For those who need to go to the Social Security Office, there is good news and not-so-good news. The good news is that starting Jan. 8, the office hours have expanded to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The not-so-good news is that there isn’t an office in Warrenton; you have to go to Culpeper (1014 S. Main St.) or Manassas (9500 Center St.). Back to the good news, again— you now have more time to get there!

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS

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These property transfers, filed December 26-31, 2019 were provided by Clerk of the Court in Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

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Cedar Run District J. Fay Trumbo Jr. Estate by Executor to Gail Carter, 24.6470 acres on Germantown Road and Herdland Lane, nr. Midland. $220,000 Anna Elizabeth Moore Successor Tr. to Alexander I. Johnson, 5.0663 acres & 0.7553 acre on Foulks Road & Burgess Lane, Catlett. $166,000 Marshall Clayton Campbell to Rodney Alan Eddy, 10.0212 acres at 2100 Ecoganic Farm Lane off Old Auburn Road nr. Warrenton. $450,000 Lee District Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2017-1 U.S. Bank Nat’l. Assoc. as Indenture Tr. to Omar A. Fuentes Benavidez, 11105 North Windsor Court, Bealeton. $299,900 Michael Owens to Alexandra Rita Mooney, 6532 Lafayette Avenue,

Bealeton. $288,000 Ronald L. Gatewood Jr. to Brandon Bailey, 1.71 acres at 4420 Dyes Lane, Bealeton. $326,000 Frank J. Hribal to Bernard J. Northam Jr., 0.5673 acre at 6622 Lancia Court, Bealeton. $259,900 Center District Christina Shaffer to Christopher A. Werner, 210-A Fernwood Place, Warrenton. $200,000 Franklin C. Black by Sub. Tr. to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lot 3, 276 Jackson Street. Warrenton. $219,127.27 Barbara Sears Miller to Stephanie A. McDonald, 128-C Fairfield Drive, Warrenton. $192,600 Victoria Stonebarger to German Alonso Madrid, 0.2426 acre at 335 Winners Circle, Warrenton. $449,900

Gateway L&W II LLC to Adam Benner, 98 Fairfax Street, Warrenton. $372,500 Errol K. Siders to Jonathan Daniel Griffith, 510 Cardinal Lane, Warrenton. $450,000 Leah F. Coxsey to Victoria Bosch, 18 Rappahannock Street, Warrenton. $330,000 Scott District NVR Inc. to Stephen John Shomberger, 5172 Island Court, nr. Warrenton. $578,410 Steven H. Juring to Jisu Park, 1.2239 acres at 4591 Hillside Court, Warrenton/ New Baltimore. $320,000 Margaret Zuber Blackman Tr. to Frederick C. Blackman, 3571 Sutherland Court, nr. Todd finks to Michael E. Austin, 1.0005 acres at 7281 Forrest Road, nr. Warrenton. $550,000

Richard Charles Tanner to Jacob R. Lehman III, 4.1436 acres at 5417 Bears Lane, Warrenton. $675,000 Ralph E. Hostetler to David Carl Blahuta, 0.5546 acre at 6463 Main Street and 0.3443 acre on Main Street, The Plains. $799,000 Marshall District Bryan A. Sunday to Trevor A. Payne, 1.2692 acres at 9129 Old Culpeper Road, nr. Warrenton. $300,000 Byron M. Cavaney Jr. to Reynold N. Roy Jr., 5 acres at 9420 Maidstone Road, Delaplane. $275,000 Byron M. Cavaney Jr. to Reynold N. Roy Jr., 10.3651 acres at 9420 Maidstone Road, Delaplane. $1,050,000 MADA LLC to Cabin Branch Homes Inc., 50% interest in 5.324 acres at 12041 McDonald’s Lane, nr. Hume. $65,000

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OBITUARIES Michael T. Myers

Dorothy Elizabeth Lansdowne

Michael T. Myers 61 of Binghamton, NY passed away January 3, 2020. Born on March 6, 1958 in Kingston, NY, Michael was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Alice Myers. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret Myers; daughters Tarah Myers, Michelle Myers and son Morgan Myers; brother Bill Myers; as well as a large extended family on both sides. He loved his family 1st, and music 2nd. He had friends from all walks of life, and will be dearly missed. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 until 7pm on Thursday at the THOMAS J. SHEA Funeral Home Inc. 137 Robinson St. Binghamton, NY 13904. “No matter where you go, there you are.”

Dorothy Elizabeth Lansdowne, 73, of Gainesville, VA, passed December 30, 2019, at Lake Manassas Health & Rehabilitation, Gainesville, VA. She was born on December 19, 1946. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Wilmer M. Lansdowne of Gainesville, VA; one son, Duane Lansdowne of Gainesville, VA; two daughters: Marsha (Greg) James of Camden, SC, Pamela (William) Lansdowne of Culpeper, VA; one brother, Thomas H. (Marlene) Fields of Annandale, VA; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tisha Lansdowne. Family will receive friends on Friday, January 10, 2020, from 11 am until 12 pm with funeral services starting at 12 pm at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 4203 Mountain Road, Haymarket, VA, 20169. Rev. Dr. George W. Farmer, Jr. will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Haymarket, VA. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Dorothy Elsie Benz Dallas Dorothy Elsie Benz Dallas was a grand force of life. Dottie was an accomplished and highly lauded artist in watercolor and mixed media. She was the devoted mother of four, whom she taught the value of hard work, the importance of education, the thrill of modern art, and the meaning of true devotion through her 67 years of marriage to the love of her life, Dr. Donald P. Dallas. Born a New Yorker, she and Donald raised their children in New York and New Jersey, and then moved to The Plains, Virginia near her daughter and family in 2007. Dottie was proud of her six grandsons, to whom she loved reading stories when they were little, each of whom is a lucky beneficiary of her extraordinary artistic and intellectual DNA. A lifelong lover of learning, she spoke German and read Latin. It was in 9th grade Latin class at Newtown High School in Elmhurst, New York, where a young man named Donald Dallas spied her from across the room. He knew a good thing when he saw it. They were married in 1952, when Donald was in his second year of medical school at Columbia (now Vagelos) College of Physicians and Surgeons. She was graduated from Pratt Institute in 1950 with a certificate in Interior Design, and received her B.F.A. in 1978 and M.F.A. in 1982 from Pratt as well. In the ’50s,The New Yorker ran an article about the emerging diversity in the field of architecture, quoting a Voorhees partner that they had “a large sprinkling of young women” along with “a very charming girl” who “is now a very vital part of our organization.” Dottie was that charming girl. Over her many years painting watercolors, she received countless awards, including the American Watercolor Society Millard Sheets Medal (2004), the New Jersey Watercolor Society Members Show 1st Prize (1981), and the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Zahn Award (1988) and Gold Medal (1998). She was a member of numerous prestigious art societies, including the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Society, which she served as President from 1989 to 1992, and, as of 1985, New York’s Salmagundi Club, one of the oldest and most esteemed art societies in the United States. Dottie painted in an abstract style, referencing her subject matter obliquely. Her beautiful paintings included abstracts of the Palisades on the Hudson River, near her home in Englewood, New Jersey, the Cloisters, across the Hudson River, landscapes and objects in Santa Fe, and the countryside in England and Italy. Her art was luminous and inviting. One day she noticed a gallery visitor sitting on the floor in front of one of her paintings. The visitor said she couldn’t stop staring at it. She bought it. Her art was often rhythmic, echoing musical patterns and harmonies, informed by her lifelong love of music. A pianist, she loved to play Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven, as well as Christmas carols, which she sang gleefully out of key. She also loved the music of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, and Love Potion No. 9 was a feature at many cocktail parties she and Donald hosted through the years. “Their” song was “Le Mer,” preferably sung by Bobby Darrin. Dottie had an unbridled competitive spirit, and mercilessly took lessons at every sport she and Donald played, including paddleball, tennis, and ice skating, which naturally led to her beating him in each of them. This indomitable spirit was one of the reasons Dotty lived until age 89, long after the onset of Alzheimer’s 15 years ago. The other was the unflagging, devoted, and loving care of her husband, who never left her side, ever, for 67 years. Theirs is a love story that inspires all their children and grandsons like no other. The family will be hosting a gathering in celebration of Dottie’s grand life sometime in 2020. In the meantime, in lieu of flowers, her family welcomes donations to any organization supporting the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s.

Page Lewis (Sam) LaPrade, Jr. Page Lewis (Sam) LaPrade, Jr. of Warrenton, Virginia passed away peacefully and with grace with his family at his side at Inova Fairfax Hospital on December 31, 2019. Beloved husband to Mary Elizabeth (Betty) LaPrade; proud father of John Marshall LaPrade, Andrew Taylor LaPrade, and Sarah LaPrade Vaughn; father-in-law of Zachary Vaughn; and grandfather (PeePaw) of the precious Vivian Elizabeth Vaughn. He is survived by sisters Nicholette Jenkins, Rhonda Ikenberry (John), Khristian Naimo, and brother Bryan LaPrade (Tiffany). Sam, as he was known to family and friends, was born and raised in Henry and Franklin Counties, Virginia. As a boy, he enjoyed spending time on his grandparents’ farms, was a volunteer member of the Franklin County Rescue Squad, and was a stand-out H.S. football player. Sam was a remarkable musician, an incredibly talented guitar player from the early age of 6 years old, a gift he would share throughout his life. He attended Virginia Military Institute graduating in 1976, where he met his wife, Betty, while she was studying at Hollins University. A year later, they began what would be 42 years of marriage together. Sam was commissioned into the Air Force and he and Betty began their military journey around the United States. With each new assignment their family grew. Sam earned his Master’s Degree from Troy State University and attended numerous other military colleges. As an Officer in the United States Air Force, a few positions that Sam held included Deputy Program Manager, MILSTAR Satellite Program; Squadron Commander, ESC; White House staff officer; and Aide de Camp to the Mission Chief, U.S. Military Technical Training Mission, Saudi Arabia. After retirement from the military in 1994, Sam and his family settled in Warrenton, Virginia. He held numerous civilian and Federal Government positions, before eventual retirement at the end of September 2019, from Defense Information Systems Agency, Joint Interoperability Test Command. Not easily influenced by sartorial trends, Sam was a fan of cargo shorts, cowboy boots, and Hawaiian shirts (sometimes all at the same time). He was a lover of westerns, beautiful guitars, poetry, collecting and repairing watches, and chocolate ice cream. He put pepper on everything and would drink a cup of hot coffee while sitting on the beach. Sam loved watching hummingbirds in his front yard and assigned names to each visitor of his feeders. Riding in his truck with Peggy Sue, the family’s cairn terrier, was also a favorite activity. Most importantly, he treasured every moment he spent with his wife, children, and granddaughter. Sam was a kind and sensitive soul, a champion of the underdog, and possessed an infectious laugh and mischievous smile. He could tell a story! Sam was a caring and loving husband, a supportive and proud father, and a devoted grandfather. He will be eternally missed, but leaves us with rich memories. Memorial services to be held at The Episcopal Church of Leeds Parish, 4332 Leeds Manor Rd., Markham, VA on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences and fond memories may be offered to the family at: moneyandking.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sam’s memory to: Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation(vascular.org) or St. Jude’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).

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William A. Dincher “Bill” William A. “Bill” Dincher, 86, of Winchester, VA entered eternal life on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center. —Mr. Dincher was born in 1933 in Williamsport, PA, son of the late Joseph F. and Bernadine C. Dincher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving, devoted wife of 57 years, Peggy Ann, and four sisters. —Surviving are three children, David Dincher of Creedmoor, NC; Diane Oliver and husband, Paul of Centreville, VA and Annette Grimsley and husband, Johnnie of Orlean, VA, and a brother, Charles Dincher of Finksburg, MD. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Amanda Dincher Lord, Lauren Dincher Haulk, Ryan Oliver, Emily Oliver, Ellen Grimsley and great grandson, Kai Logan Lord. —Mr. Dincher was a graduate of Saint Joseph High School in Williamsport, PA, where he lettered in varsity baseball and basketball. Following high school graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was a four year Korean War veteran and was honorably discharged after having served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service. —He married his high school sweetheart, Peggy Ann Fredericks in May of 1955. After his honorable discharge in 1956 they settled in Northern VA, where they raised their family of one son and two daughters. —Mr. Dincher was employed by The Department of the Army Research and Development Center for Electro Optics, Night Vision and Thermal Imaging Systems. In 1980 he transferred to the U.S. Army Signal Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Research and Development Laboratory. He served as Branch Manager for the development of Technical Support and Maintenance Manuals for state of the art military electronic information gathering systems. During his 33 year Civil Service career, he was awarded numerous Commendations and Achievement Awards. —After his retirement, he and his wife, Peggy Ann, traveled extensively until her death in October 2012, visiting all 50 States and most Territories of the United States, enjoying 32 cruises, visiting more than 60 countries and Caribbean Islands. —Always an active member of his church and community, he served as Extraordinary Eucharist Minister and Usher at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton, VA and was a 22 year member of the Knights of Columbus Usher Ministry at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus since 1967 and held many Officer Positions, including Grand Knight in the 3rd Degree and Faithful Navigator in the 4th Degree. He was an active member of the 4th Degree Color Corps and Honor Guard. —The family will receive friends from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, January 9th, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, Winchester, VA. A rosary service will be conducted at 7 pm. —A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 10th, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Reverend Bjorn Lundberg officiating. Interment will follow the mass in Sacred Heart Cemetery next to his Peggy Ann. —Memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy Tuition Angel, 130 Keating Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. —Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com

George (Sam) O. Pearson II George (Sam) O. Pearson II passed away on December 23, 2019. Born December 21, 1944 in Rectortown Virginia, Sam was a graduate of Marshall high school and then served in the Air Force during Vietnam. Sam married the love of his life, Susan Winfield in 1972 and settled for a short time in the Fairfax area before returning to his roots in Fauquier County in 1983. As an HVAC contractor in and around Fauquier County, Sam was known and loved by many. He was an avid outdoorsman and animal lover and could be seen daily riding the roads with his beloved co-pilot Molly. Sam was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 39 years, as well as both parents and brother Johnny. Sam leaves behind his son Christian of Marshall Virginia, daughter-in-law Sarah and two grandchildren, Lane and Katelyn as well as his daughter Sallie and her husband Phil Schissler of Holly Springs North Carolina. We request anyone that would like to attend a Celebration of Sam’s life, please join us at his home on Saturday January 4th, 2020 at 3:00 for a reception and time of reflection. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Middleburg Humane Society in Marshall in the name of Sam Pearson.

Margaret Walker Springer Margaret Walker Springer, age 94, of Warrenton, VA passed peacefully on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020. She was born on August 27th, 1925 in Bedford, VA, daughter of the late Robert Parker & Emma Johnson Walker. Margaret was a graduate of the former Madison College, now James Madison University, with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She taught high school English in Bedford County Public Schools before marrying the love of her life, Lewis Springer. After the wedding they moved to College Station, TX where Margaret worked at the Texas A&M Library and for the US Census while Lewis attended Veterinary School. After his graduation they moved to Dublin, VA where they built a family, maintained a veterinary practice and started a laboratory animal business. In 1968 the family moved to Fauquier County where Margaret continued to raise the family while helping Lewis start a veterinary practice. She continued to “teach” all those around her the valuable lessons she embodied with the “Golden Rule concept” and that if patient, “things happened for a reason and would turn out in the end.” HER patience knew no bounds. Since moving to Warrenton, she was a member of the Warrenton United Methodist Church and of the Virginia Anderson Circle of the United Methodist Women. Margaret is survived by her three sons, William Fielding Springer of Warrenton, VA, Robert Nelson Springer, also of Warrenton & Joseph Reese Springer of Culpeper, VA; four grandchildren, Kane, Reese, Meredith & Field; and five great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Nelson Springer, DVM, sisters Virginia & Miriam, twin sister Madelyn and brother Robert. A funeral service will be held at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 11th, 2020 with a reception immediately following at Claires at the Depot, 65 S 3rd St, Warrenton, VA. There will be an open casket from 10:20 to 10:50. Interment will follow at the Hebron Lutheran church cemetery in Madison, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to Dublin United Methodist church, 424 E. Main St., Dublin, VA 24084. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES Ava Helen Paden

Thomas Michael Shipley

Ava Helen Paden died in the presence of her loved ones on January 2nd, 2020 after a prolonged illness. Ava Paden, daughter of Charles Pelmulder and Mary Kay Pelmulder, was born December 4, 1934 in Sioux City Iowa. She graduated from Classen High School in 1953. She married her high school sweetheart Jerard “Jerry” Paden and in 1955 joined him in an adventurous life beginning with his service in the US Army’s Counter Intelligence Corps and then, his career as an operations officer in the CIA’s Directorate of Operations. She raised a family in overseas postings to Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Canada. After moving to Warrenton, Virginia, she pursued community service including work with the Cancer Society. Ava Paden was well known for her special relationship with Christmas, spending much of her time making it a very special event for family and friends. Survivors include her one daughter, Lisa Weber of Spring Branch, TX; two sons, Devin Paden of Underhill, VT and Jeffrey Paden of Catlett, VA; and their respective spouses, Joseph Weber, Jr., and Molly Brown; and seven grandchildren, Joey, Matthew, and Daniel Weber; and Jerard, Aaron and Phoebe Paden and Ben Cisse; and 7 great-grandchildren, Joey, Amelia and Chase Weber; Clara and Leo Weber; and Jack and James Paden. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-brothers Delmer & Earl Pelmulder and her husband of 50 years Visitation at 10 a.m. with memorial service following at 11 a.m. Friday January 10th at MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. Graveside Service will begin at 12:15 p.m. at BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY 8265 Lunsford Rd, Warrenton. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. at the INN AT VINT HILL 4200 Aiken Dr. Warrenton. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to: Benedictine Sisters Place of Peace fund 9535 Linton Hall Rd Bristow, VA 20136 or Capital Caring Health 24419 Millstream Dr. Aldie, VA 20105

Thomas Michael Shipley, age 67, passed peacefully at his home in Warrenton, VA on Friday, January 3rd, 2020, surrounded by his family and his best friend. He was born in Washington D.C. on January 13th, 1952, son of the late Bert & Iris Shipley. Tom was a retired CIA officer who had a passion for playing golf and spending time with his family. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Kathryn J. Shipley; two children, Matthew B. Shipley & his wife, Sarah of Bealeton, VA and Jennifer L. Walker, also of Bealeton; a brother, Mark A. Shipley & his wife, Jill of Hilton Head, SC; and three grandchildren, Abigail L. & Avery K. Walker and Luke T. Shipley, all of Bealeton. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 10th at 3 pm, 2020 at Moser funeral home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, and/or St. Jude Children’s hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

James Lyndall Hitt James Lyndall Hitt, 91, of Warrenton Virginia passed away on January 1, 2020. He was known as “Jim” or “Jimmy” among family and friends. Jim was born January 9, 1928 in what is known as the “Free State” in Fauquier County, Virginia, the son of the late Orion and Erva (Ashby) Hitt. His career was in the grocery business and He served as the commissary manager at Vint Hill Farm Station from 1960 to 1998. Upon retirement, he worked on the family farm which was the joy of his life. He grew and sold hay to many horse farmers whom he really enjoyed knowing and sharing stories. He was a “self doer” and could fix almost anything especially with a motor. He had a special fondness for bluegrass music and dancing. Jim and his family were among the original members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Warrenton and very instrumental in the growth of the church in this area. Most importantly, Jim was a man who truly loved his family, church and country. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie E. Hitt and daughter, Rhonda H. Jeffries and her husband Berk Jeffries. He was preceded in death by his first wife Juanita O. Hitt and son Luther Lyndall “Bobby” Hitt. His family includes: two granddaughters and one grandson; Tracey Dowdy (Keith), Wendie Johnston (Christopher) and James Jeffries; and seven great grandchildren: Tyler and Abigail Dowdy and Katherine “Katie”, Christopher, Benjamin, Elizabeth “Ellie”, and William Johnston. The family will receive friends January 8, 6-8 pm at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton, VA and a memorial service will be held January 9 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 585 Fauquier Road, Warrenton, Va. The family will also be receiving friends prior to the Service from 10:00 -10:45 am. Interment will follow the service at the Orlean Cemetery, Orlean, Va.

Robert “BOB” E. Breuninger Robert “BOB” E. Breuninger, 92, passed away peacefully at his daughter´s home in Warrenton, Va. on December 31st, 2019. Bob originally from Garnerville , N.Y., lived many years in Florida with his wife, Dorothy. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, member of the S.W. Johnson Fire Department, workman on the original building of the Tappan Zee Bridge, and retired from the Postal Service as a Letter Carrier. He was know for his unlimited talents, such as Handmade Wood Carving of Birds, Santa Clauses and weaving of Nantucket-style baskets. Bob was said to be a jack of all trades, a master of all and delighted in giving away many his creations. He is survived by his daughter, Lynn Ebert of Warrenton, Son, Chris (Katherine) of Garnerville, N.Y., daughter, Sheryl (Steve), of White Plains, N.Y. Grandchildren, Brian Ebert, Jeremy Ebert, Jennifer Ebert El-Shewihy, Timothy Breuninger, Andrew Breuninger, Sarah Kroog, James Breuninger. Great-grandchildren, Austin, Christian, Branden, Kimberlin, Kinsey, Isabella, Madison, Samantha, Nicole, Connor, Makenzie, Cassidy a baby girl (May 2020) and great-great granddaughter, Scarlett Rose. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Walker Breuninger, and parents John (USN) and Katherine Breuninger; sisters Ann and Madeline. A Celebration of Life will take place at Park Valley Church, Haymarket, Va. in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, kindly donate to Park Valley Church, Haymarket, VA. in his name. Heartfelt appreciation to Capital Caring Hospice.

Mary Catherine (Kathryn) Weimer September 18, 1921- December 31, 2019, Manassas, Virginia. Mary Catherine (Kathryn) Weimer, September 18, 1921- December 31, 2019, Manassas, Virginia. Beloved wife, mother and grandparent. She was born in Kentucky, and was raised in Kermit, West Virginia. She moved to Elkwood, Virginia with her family in 1940. She was the fifth child of Arthur Ray Haught and Bettie Thompson Haught. Mrs. Weimer is preceded in death by her parents and her brothersClarence (Jake), Thomas and Glen (Mack) Haught and her sisters- Verna Grace, Erma Maddox, Norma (Gay) Dwyer and Shirley Weimer. On January 23, 1943 she married Ralph S. Weimer of Bealeton, Virginia. Mr. Weimer Died in August 1999. She is survived by her daughter Betty E. Weimer and her grandchildren, Tracy Aldrich Schrader (Gregg) and Todd Aldrich (Heather) and four great grandchildren: Christian and Alison Aldrich and Cydney and Nathan Schrader. There are many nieces and nephews of which she had lots of fond memories. Mary enjoyed cooking and baking and helping her grand and great grandchildren learn to read and play children’s card games. She baked lots of cookies for events at the Manassas Museum. She assisted with various tasks at St. Marks Methodist Church. She was loved and will be missed

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID TOWN OF WARRENTON, VIRGINIA Sealed bids will be accepted until February 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM to provide the following: IFB 20-007: Milling, Asphalt Paving and CG-12 Upgrades – Waterloo Street Copies of the Invitation for Bid are available by calling (540) 347-1102, by emailing staff@warrentonva.gov, or by visiting the Town’s website: www. warrentonva.gov. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on January 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Public Works Facility, located at 360 Falmouth Street in Warrenton. For directions to the facility, please call (540) 347-1858. The Town through its duly adopted policy may reject any or all proposals and waive all informalities. All contracts are awarded by the Town Manager. In the event the Town Manager rejects all proposals, the Town may readvertise or make the purchase on the open market in conformance with State code and established Town procedures. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request.

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Public Notices Milestone Communications is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility located at 705 Waterloo Road (approx. 900’ NE of Lower Waterloo Rd & Old Waterloo Rd), Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA 20180. The new facility will consist of a 132-foot monopole telecommunications tower. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 6119004639 - MRH EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (785) 760-5938.

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Notice is hereby given that the Virginia Electric and Power Company has requested authorization from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to cross Cedar Run west of the Town of Warrenton with a 34.5 kV power line, to be installed by Horizontal Direction Drill method, a minimum of six (6) feet below the streambed to replace an existing overhead crossing in Fauquier County. Send comments/inquiries within 15 days to: Marine Resources Commission, Habitat Management Division, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651.

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Foreclosure TRUSTEE’S SALE 319 Waterloo Street Warrenton, VA 20186 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated April 25, 2019 and recorded on September 6, 2019 in Book 1606 at Page 1323 of Fauquier County land records, Trustee Services of Virginia, LLC, the appointed Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction on the front steps of the Fauquier County Courthouse located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on January 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM the property more particularly described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust, located at the property address listed below and briefly identified as follows: A.P.N.: 6984-15-0073-000 Real property In the City of WARRENTON, County of FAUQUIER, State of Virginia, described as follows: CONTAINING .3774 ACRES (ERRONEOUSLY REFERRED TO AS .03774 ACRES ON PRIOR DEEDS), MORE OR LESS, OR 16,440 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1145 AT PAGE 1493, AS THE SAME IS DULY DEDICATED, PLATTED AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Tax No.: 6984150073000 Property address: 319 Waterloo Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, if any, as might be listed in this notice or may be announced at the sale. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $42,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is less, by cashier’s or certified check required at time of sale, except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss is on the purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check within 14 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser’s responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment, or other agreement was entered into, the loan was reinstated or paid off, or whether the property became subject to an automatic stay under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, this law firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (19-18741) FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC (Attorney for TRUSTEE SERVICES OF VIRGINIA, LLC) 484 Viking Drive, Suite 203 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757)213-2959

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V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY FAUQUIER COUNTYBOARD OF SUPERVISORS, Plaintiff,v. CL17-426 KITTY DENNIS, et al., Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to have the parcel of land described herein sold for the payment of delinquent real estate taxes, penalties, and interest. The subject real estate was once owned by Kitty Dennis and is situated in the Scott Magisterial District of  particularly described as follows: Commencing at stone in the line of D.H. Hailey and A. J. Sampsell, thence with said line          Fauquier County. Virginia.    subject property and are made party to this suit, including the heirs, devisees, assigns or surviving spouses of Kitty Dennis and who cannot be personally served because after a reasonably diligent inquiry within the Commonwealth of Virginia, the identities, places of   Kitty Dennis Samuel Jackson Carter    Irvin Randolph  Kermit Prunty   Joyce Mounds Anderson Catherine A. “Katie” Carter Reiley Ashton C. Hailey   Francis Robinson  Samuel Carter Robert A. Scott    Thomas H. Carter  Henry Carter  Harrison Dennis     Aaron Carter

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James H. Carter   Fanny Randolph Ruth Carter Prunty Miles Carson Frances Prunty  Samuel Mounds Albert “Todes” Carter  Hailey Catherine Sullivan Hailey  Joseph M. Robinson  Thomas Reiley  Aaron H. Carter Josephine Carter Dusenbury Samuel Theodore Carter Mary M. Carter  Matthew Carter  Hampton Carter Henry Dennis Richard Matthew Hailey  Terence Colbert 

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Legal Notices TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 18 Court Street, Warrenton, VA on the following item(s): Commission Permit #2019-01 – Public Subdivision Street. The request, per State Code §15.2232 and Article 11-3.8.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, is to determine if the proposed public subdivision street is substantially in accord with the Comprehensive Plan in general location, character, and extent. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as low density residential on the Future Land Use Plan and R 10 residential in the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed public subdivision street would be off of Alexandria Pike. The owner is ASM Property, LLC and the property contains approximately 2.8 acres (GPIN: 6984-56-8525-000). People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion. A copy of the application is available for review in the Community Development Department located at 18 Court Street, Lower Level, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting. Run dates: January 8 and 15, 2020.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 16, 2020 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1.

ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-19-012377 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article 3 to amend the minimum district size in the Business Park (BP) Zoning District. (Kara Krantz, Staff) SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-19-012059 – OAK SPRING GARDEN, LLC (OWNER/APPLICANT) – OAK SPRING GARDEN, LLC – An application to amend a previously approved Category 7 Special Exception (SPEX-15-003758) to allow the adaptive reuse of existing buildings for a scholarly research center. The property is located at 4965 Sea Hero Lane, Marshall District. (PIN 6063-64-3117-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff)

Staff reports for all items will be available online at agenda.fauquiercounty.gov approximately one week prior to the public hearing. Copies of the full text of the proposed Fauquier County Zoning Ordinance text amendments may be examined in the Department of Community Development’s Zoning Office at 29 Ashby Street, Suite 310, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To review files on all other items, please visit the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Fran Williams, Administrative Manager, at (540) 422-8210.

V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, Plaintiff, v. CL19-451 CHARLES DOWDY, Sr., et al. Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to have the parcel of land described herein sold for the payment of delinquent real estate taxes, penalties, and interest. The subject real estate owned by Charles Dowdy, Sr., a/k/a Charles Campbell Dowdy, is situated in the Scott Magisterial District of Fauquier County, known for tax purposes as Parcel Identification Number 7905-50-5606-000, and is more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT certain tract or parcel of land containing 0.8827 acres, more or less, according to the plat and survey of Rush W. Boyer, recorded in the Deed Book 205 at page 611, among the land records of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia, being part of a larger tract known as the “Effie Dowdy Subdivision”; said tract is a part of that certain conveyance to Effie Dowdy by William C. Gloth, Jr., et ux, by deed dated the 28th day of July, 1949, recorded the 1st day of August, 1949, in Deed Book 169 at page 257, among the aforesaid County land records. AND BEING the same property acquired by Charles Dowdy by virtue of that certain Deed from Effie Dowdy dated June 29, 1959, and recorded July 10, 1959, in Deed Book 206 at page 156 among the aforesaid County land records. According to the List of Heirs in Will Book 173 at page 1074, Charles Dowdy was said to have died intestate about 1988. An Affidavit has been made and filed with the Clerk in the above-referenced suit that there may be PERSONS UNKNOWN to Plaintiff who have an interest in the subject property and are made parties to this suit, including the heirs, devisees, assigns or surviving spouses of Charles Dowdy, Sr. and who cannot be personally served because after a reasonably diligent inquiry within the Commonwealth of Virginia, the identities, places of residence, and post office addresses of those persons cannot be ascertained. THEREFORE, it is ordered that: Charles Dowdy, Sr., a/k/a Charles Campbell Dowdy; Betty Dowdy; Charles Dowdy, Jr.; Charles Campbell Carter; Mary Louise Woodson Carter; and any other persons, including the heirs, devisees, or assigns of Charles Dowdy, Sr. with their respective consorts, who are generally described as PARTIES UNKNOWN, do appear here on February 10,2020, which is no fewer than twenty-four days after the entry of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this order be published once a week for two successive weeks pursuant to Code of Virginia § 8.01-321 in The Fauquier Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Fauquier County, Virginia. ENTERED this 20th day of December, 2019. James E. Plowman,, JUDGE I ASK FOR THIS: Kevin J. Burke FAUQUIER COUNTY ATTORNEY Mary Catherine Anderson, VSB No. 68654 Senior Assistant County Attorney 10 Hotel Street, 2nd FL; Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 422-8010 – phone; (540) 422-8022 – facsimile mc.anderson@fauquiercounty.gov Counsel for Plaintiff

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Catlett | $675,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION! 6 BR, 4.5 BA cape cod with 3 car garage, wood floors, wood burning fireplace, granite, huge front deck, 5 acres, 4 stall barn and fencing. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

Warrenton | $1,950 Large split level home in rural quiet setting with 5 BR, 3 BA on 1.2 acre. Looking for a 1-3 year lease. Call Beth Liles | 540.717.2337

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Culpeper | $275,000 Brick Rambler on 7 acres, wide front porch and deck, whole house generator, 3 BR, 3 BA, wood floors, sunroom, finished basement, wood stove, attached and detached garage, no covenants, and pasture for animals. Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

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Warrenton | $425,000 DC side of Warrenton SFH on 1/2 acre. Completely remodeled and improved inside and out. Gorgeous hardwoods, 4-5 Bds 3 Full Baths. VAFQ163530 Call Beth Liles | 540.717.2337

Culpeper | $310,000 Colonial home with 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 3 finished levels with over 3000 sqft. Master suite w/huge walk in closet, new wood flooring in the basement!Â

Catlett | $569,000 Huge colonial on almost 10 acres with 4 BR, 2.5 BA close to Quantico and Garrisonville. Extra large family room w/fireplace, 2 car garage, large deck, and horses allowed. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

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Warrenton | $635,000 Luray | $229,900 Custom built colonial with garage, 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Great location on DC side of Warrenton, 5 BR, 3.5 BA. Wonderful private neighborhood. 3 Finished Ready for occupancy, a ratified contract non lvs, with wood floors, costume stone fireplace in contingent offer will receive a new deck or family room, and kitchen with granite countertops. $2500 in closing costs. Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409 Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

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Midland | $499,900 Brick Rambler with 3 BR, 2 BA and oversized 2 car garage. Completely updated with recent appliances, freshly painted and bathrooms updated. Beautiful deck to lounge at the inground pool.

Call Don Robertson | 540.229.3825

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Bealeton | $850,000

Historic property rich in history. Farmhouse with 4 BR, 2 BA, inviting front porch on 90 + acres in a good location. Call Nancy Richards | 540.229.9983

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Amissville | $285,000 Adorable 2 story home on 2 + private acres, 3 BR, 2 BA. Was recently remodeled with granite countertops, wood floors, gas fireplace, and more! Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

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Warrenton | $469,000 White Rambler with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, In a great location just outside town limits. Main level wood floors, vaulted ceilings, a brick fireplace and lower level is finished. Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

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Fairfax Ranch Rambler with 2 car garage, fenced in backyard, and 5 BR, 3 BA Just sold!Â Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

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