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Two women and a man have been charged in the shooting death of Fabian Sosa and the wounding of two other men in Warrenton, according to Interim Warrenton Police Chief Tim Carter. One of the suspects is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
Sosa, 27, of Warrenton, was found shot to death in an apartment on Jackson Street Wednesday morning. Two other men were found suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds after police were summoned to the apartment complex by neighbors, who reported yelling and gunshots at 4 a.m. on Jan. 8. Warrenton Town Manager Brandie
Schaeffer said the two injured men are still hospitalized. Carter said that detectives have charged three individuals with one felony each as a result of the continuing investigation: • Makoya Denham, 21, of Detroit, Michigan, is charged with accessory to murder See HOMICIDE, page 7
Kettle Run gamers take it up a level with esports By Robin Earl
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In this particular quarterfinal high school match, there were no emotional moments of helmet bumping or end zone celebrations. No uniforms or bleachers, either, and no running or jumping. The only balls were one-dimensional. -TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ROBIN EARL on screens in front of Coach Kurt Mergen and player Felipe the players. Gutierrez talk strategy. Gutierrez is a During the member of Kettle Run’s second-tier first match of the team. He was present during the VHSL-sponsored quarterfinals match to support the team. esports playoffs at Kettle Run Thursday, Jan. 9, the atmosphere was decidedly understated, but there were moments that elicited cheers. Not long after the opening bell of the first Rocket League match, two Kettle Run teammates crashed their cars, catching a giant ball between them. The ball was squeezed tight; under the pressure it shot clear across the playing field. It was unclear whether the move was the result of clever strategy or a happy accident, but either way, it was apparently a good thing. A rare moment of celebration broke out in room 204. The celebration was predictive. The Kettle Run squad won the match and is headed to the state tournament at Shenandoah University on Jan. 18.
Warrenton group sews comfort for Australian animals Ruby Wrigley models the wallaby swing, created for the small kangaroo look-alike to hang out in. TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ ROBIN EARL
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Warrenton group sews comfort for Australian animals Modern sewing circle reaches across the world
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Donations to assist the people and animals affected by the fires in Australia may be made to these organizations: • NSW Rural fire service- https:// www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ • Red Cross Australia - https:// www.redcross.org.au/ • WIRES, or the NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc., Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organization- https:// www.wires.org.au/
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Annabel Wrigley, owner of Little Pincushion Studio, put out a call for help on her Facebook page and Warrenton answered. The ask was not for herself, but on behalf of some of the koalas and wallabies who have been orphaned by the wildfires raging in Australia. Wrigley is from Sydney, Australia; her daughter Ruby was born there. Her parents, four siblings and many nieces and nephews live there as well. News reports say that since October, the country has been experiencing unprecedented wildfires on the eastern shore, where most of Australia’s citizens live. Nearly 2,000 homes have been destroyed. Thousands of residents and tourists have been evacuated and it is feared that hundreds of millions of animals may have been killed or displaced by the flames. Wrigley said that although many choose to donate money to help the people and animals affected by the natural disaster, she wanted to do more. All week long, her young sewing students worked at sewing
Lulu Mueller, Ireland Dowling and Charlotte Keenley work on sewing the koala pouches.
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Little Pincushion Studio owner and Australia native Annabel Wrigley gives students some tips on making koala pouches. pouches that can be used to shelter baby koalas who have lost their mothers in the fires. They followed directions from the Animal Rescue Collective, which will put the pouches in the hands of animal rescuers. Wrigley said she learned about the project “via an online request for donations. Many other people in my industry from all over the world are also gathering to make items. It's an amazing community of makers.” On Saturday night, about 20 helpers of all ages showed up at Little Pincushion Studios on Fifth Street to continue the work. While a couple of helpers cut out the material, others manned the sewing machines and trimmed and folded. Several mother-daughter teams arrived, and at least one mother-son pair. Jack Dueck, son of Kirsten Dueck, learned on-the-spot how to use a sewing machine. Holly Tedeschi and daughter Ella cut out material for wallaby swings. Wrigley explained that they are little bags that hang; “the wallabies like to crawl up in them.” The bags have a hole in the top so the tiny animals can peek out and look around. Warrenton Town Manager
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Brandie Schaeffer was helping out too. “I saw the notice on Facebook. I sew, so I thought I’d come and help … It’s for the animals.” The Animal Rescue Collective provided patterns and instructions for the sewers, who worked for about four hours. Wrigley said she has about 50 bags/pouches to send. She added that someone has donated the cost of shipping the brightly colored creations to Australia. After ten years teaching children to sew in Warrenton, Little Pincushion Studios will be closing this summer as the family moves to Richmond. Wrigley said, “I am planning
Beth Mennonna trims the threads from the koala pouches and folds them, ready to be sent to Australia. to continue teaching and spreading the love of creativity to children. I have workshops scheduled for many Saturday afternoons in order to teach as many beginner kiddos as possible before I close my doors.”
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Friends of Rappahannock conducts waterways assesment Some streams make ‘honor roll’ but many still need improvement By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
Fiery Run, Carter Run and Great Run made the “honor roll” on a scorecard developed by the Friends of the Rappahannock to assess the condition of the waterways. The analysis was focused on the upper Rappahannock River area, which includes Fauquier, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. Great Run received an “A” grade for open space protection. A landuse analysis found that 45 percent of open space is conserved under either private or government ownership. Fiery Run made the honor roll because of the success that agricultural best management practices have had in capturing pollutants from pastures, croplands and farm operations. Marriott Ranch, for instance, worked with the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District to install 13 miles of cattle exclusion barrier to protect the waterway west of Hume. Carter Run made the honor roll because of the presence of forested areas that slow erosion and filter pollutants. Great Run also made the “needs improvement” list, along with Thumb Run and Marsh Run. For Great Run, more needs to be done to provide “green infrastructure” -rain gardens made up of shrubs and perennials as well as cisterns -- to mitigate the effects of runoff from parking lots and buildings. The Town of Warrenton, on the edge of the Great Run watershed, contributes runoff to Great Run. Thumb Run needs improvement because 70.3% of streams in the watershed have high bacteria levels based on Virginia Department of Environmental Quality tests. The high levels come mainly from agricultural runoff, septic overflows and pet waste. Marsh Run needs improvement because of its shortage of road crossing signage, which is considered important by the Friends because signs increase public awareness of the stream. Only one of 11 streams in the Marsh Run watershed are marked. Installing just five new markers would increase the scorecard grade to an “A.”
Assessing the Rappahannock River
Adam Lynch, restoration coordinator and environmental educator for the Friends group, explained the purpose of the scorecard and how the grades were arrived at to the Jan. 13 quarterly Conservation Roundtable
meeting. The roundtable group includes representatives from Fauquier County government, Piedmont Environmental Council, Citizens for Fauquier County, Goose Creek Association and others. “How can we raise our score?” Fauquier County Ad m i n ist rator Paul McCulla asked. When scores based on human health impact, land use, stream ecology and community engagement were averaged, Fiery Run, Thumb Run, Carter Run and Great Run had C+ grades while Marsh Run had a C. Lynch said addressing problems such as animal waste runoff, septic system overflows, signage, more conservation land and providing public access to waterways would help. “Adding more public access gets more people to interact” with nature, Lynch said. Roundtable member Ken Alm said getting youngsters involved with nature is beneficial. Lynch said the Friends group interacted with a total of 13,000 students last year through its various outreach efforts. He said the organization also works to create partnerships with like-minded groups so that they can influence decision makers at the local and state levels. Alm wondered if last year’s heavy rainfall impacted results, but Lynch said the scoring used two or more years of figures rather than one. The upper Rappahannock scorecard is the second of three being prepared by the Friends. The first covered the middle Rappahannock area. The third, still to come, will cover the Tidewater area. Grants from the PATH Foundation and the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation funded the project. “The goal is to repeat this. This will be the benchmark,” Lynch said of these initial scorecards. The full scorecard document can be found at riverfriends.org/RappReportCard. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com
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In Fauquier County, Fiery Run, Thumb Run, Carter Run and Great Run earned ‘C+’ grades; Marsh Run earned a ‘C’ grade.
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Citizens of the year honored By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
This year’s presentation of the Fauquier Citizen of Year awards honored a family that’s run a business for 200 years, a nonprofit that rescues and cares for animals, a citizen advocate for better transportation and the recently retired commissioner of revenue for the county. The awards each year goes to a person or an organization chosen by each the five supervisors for service in their district. Present at the Jan. 9 supervisors meeting to receive their award were members of the Stribling family of Stribling Orchard in Markham, nominated by Marshall District Supervisor Mary Leigh McDaniel; Devon Settle and Dr. Elizabeth Krause of the Fauquier SPCA selected by Cedar Run Supervisor Rick Gerhardt; Peter Eltringham, a member of the Fauquier Transportation Committee, chosen by Scott District Supervisor Holder Trumbo, and Ross D’Urso, the county’s commissioner of revenue until his retirement on Dec. 31, who was nominated by Lee District Supervisor Chris Butler. The honoree from the Center District chosen by Supervisor Chris Granger will be announced and receive the award at the February supervisors meeting. “This is really a family affair,”
said McDaniel, as she invited five members of the Stribling family to come forward. McDaniel, who was voted chairperson of the board for 2020 by her fellow supervisors earlier in the day, noted the Stribling family has been in business for two centuries. She recounted some of the history of Stribling Orchard, which exported apples to far away Europe and England, then started a pick-yourown operation after World War II that continues to this day. Stribling Orchard also sells baked and canned goods. “This really is a family endeavor,” said Stacia Stribling. “As a native New Yorker, I don’t think I had any idea what the future held.” She said that both she and her husband, Rob, have other careers, but feel that it’s important to keep the orchard business going. Gerhardt spoke about the work of the Fauquier SPCA in Casanova, a private nonprofit organization that provides shelter for neglected and abused animals, runs an adoption service, provides spaying and neutering and behavioral training. “I think many of us in this room have been fortunate enough to adopt a beloved pet from the SPCA, including my family – many times,” Gerhardt said. Devon Settle, executive director of the SPCA, said the award was
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“an unexpected honor. I wish there were a lot more names” on the plaque she was given. She cited the work of her “incredible” staff and board DEVON SETTLE of directors. AND DR. ELIZABETH Trumbo said KRAUSE he first met Eltringham a little more than 12 years ago during his first run for county supervisor. “One particular fellow kept turning up at campaign events and kept pestering me about what I thought about transportation planning in Fauquier County,” said Trumbo. “I said if you are so interested, come work for me. He got himself appointed to the transportation committee. He has spent a whole lot of time straightening me out on what we should be doing about transportation planning,” Trumbo said. Eltringham is a member of an advisory committee that helped the Virginia Department of Transportation with the intersection project at
Esports for gamers ESPORTS, from page 1 Kettle Run esports coach Kurt Mergen said that the school piloted a program in the fall of 2018 with 19 students. That spring, the number doubled. For the fall 2019 season, 47 students were on the roster. Mergen describes himself as a liaison rather than a coach. “The kids are leading the way; I’m just here to facilitate.” He volunteers his time on Tuesdays and Thursdays when the teams meet to practice. Kettle Run has four teams that play Rocket League (three players each) and League of Legends (three teams of five players each); Liberty High School plays as well, and also has a team that plays the game Smite. Fauquier High students have expressed interest, but there is no esports team there yet, said Mergen. He said that the goal in esports is to remain calm and collected; concentration and strategy rule. The skills the players develop, he said, are cerebral. “They learn strategy, decision-making, risk-reward skills. They develop self-evaluation and reflective skills as well. Physically, they develop finely tuned motor skills and reaction time.” And because it doesn’t matter how tall or how strong a player is, “video games are equalizing.” Mergen also stressed the value of consistent practice. Some students have more than 4,000 hours of game play logged. Mergen said, “This generation of kids, they are told that the things they like to do are bad. The team validates what they are doing; they may be able to develop what they learn here into viable skills – like piloting a drone.” Alex Hohn, 11th-grade Rocket League player, said, “The Kettle Run esports program is very
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Kettle Run esports team member Alex Hohn gets ready to compete in the league quarterfinals. innovative ... “Esports provides a legitimate opportunity for friendly competition for students and is almost always an accepting and beneficial environment for students who enjoy competitive video games …” He said there is value in “the community and team dynamic that is provided with esports, as well as the opportunity to get better and compete against other schools in a league format.” Senior Rocket League player Michael Dao said, “[the team] gives people … a feeling of playing on a team for those who don’t play sports or do any other extracurriculars that involve teamwork.” Matt McNeil, a senior and a member of the winning Rocket League team, mused, “Being a part of a team consisting of people in real life allows for a more solid relationship. This is not to say online relationships are worthless; however, seeing people in real life comes with a different feel and deeper relationship.”
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Mergen teaches AP calculus and AP comput-
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Stacia, Rob, Mallory, Andrew and Linda Stribling, along with other family members not present, received Citizen of the Year honors to mark the 200 years that Stribling Orchards has been in business. U.S. 29 and Vint Hill Road. The problem intersection was a “tough nut to crack” that took years before a workable, cost- effective solution was developed, Trumbo noted. Eltringham He said the intersection project was tough because of environmental, safety and preservation of history challenges. The project area includes Buckland, the site of a well-known Civil War battle. D’Urso served six terms as commissioner of revenue and was a deputy commissioner for five years prior to his first term. Butler said D’Urso continues to be involved in the community as a member of the Rotary, plus he’s quite a guitarist on the side, Butler added. D’Urso helped get Gloria’s, a concert venue on Main Street in Warrenton, off the ground in 2018 as a member of its board of directors.
er science classes and has found that some team members sign up for his classes because they know him as the esports coach. “It’s not measurable, but it may open them up to new opportunities.” He added that video gaming does not directly translate to computer science skills, but many gamers have, out of necessity, become their own tech support. He said 12 players play on one afternoon, 15 on another. The computers are high-performance machines. Some players use keyboards and mice; others prefer controllers. Mergen said that computers were purchased in components and assembled by the team members. “That was harrowing,” Mergen remembered. In the future, Dao said, “I would love to see the program … get a dedicated room for our club and equipment so that we don’t have to move our computers from one computer lab to another to play.” McNeil agreed that he’d like to see the team have a dedicated room. “I think this concept -video games as a competitive sport -- is not taken as seriously as it could be. … A dedicated room to the esports program … could provide more awareness to the program …” Hohn added, “I would love to see more funding and attention from the school board, and [have] more people try to understand the benefits of esports ...” Mergen would like to see compensation for teachers who choose to lead esports teams. “Esports is a valuable way to engage kids. Coaches need to be compensated for their efforts.” Mergen is seeing interest in esports surging. At the big tournaments, he said, there are big screens and pageantry and play-by-play broadcasters. He’d like to see the school system continue to support the program as interest grows. “I haven’t had them do gamer yoga yet, but it exists,” Mergen said.
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Habitat for Humanity harnesses the power of women New organizing plan recruits builders who are also fundraisers
Elizabeth Bauder speaks with attendees about Habitat for Humanity’s 2020 Women Build project.
By Coy Ferrell
Contributing Writer
Elizabeth Bauder had a message for the 65 women gathered at the 2020 Women Build Community Launch, a “community activation event” hosted Jan. 9 by Fauquier Habitat for Humanity: “Every woman here has power: to build a family, to build a home, to build community. But when we all gather like this together, that’s how we have an impact. We see it so powerfully with what we are about to build with Women Build.” Bauder is a volunteer co-chair of the Women Build committee for Fauquier Habitat for Humanity and a senior resource development specialist for Habitat for Humanity International. The Habitat event, held at Gloria’s in Warrenton, was part of a new fundraising and organizing strategy intended to harness the power of local working women. Late in 2019, each of 10 team leaders were recruited to enlist at least 10 team members, who would in turn commit to raise at least $250 each and to participate in building a new house on Remington’s West Bowen Street this June. Team names reflected the irresistibly positive tone of the gathering:
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“The Glow Getters,” “The Hammer Hunnies” and “The Honeybees.” Sally Mae Foster, a folk musician based in Front Royal, performed on stage as lively conversations and laughter bounced around the venue. After Thursday’s event, 93 women -- including 14 who were newcomers -- had committed to the project and $5,890 had been raised toward the goal of $25,000. A PATH Foundation grant will match – two to one -- each dollar raised through the project. All funds will go toward covering the cost of the building project in Remington. The Women Build program has had a presence in Fauquier County since 2005, but the model for this project is new. By using the “payto-play” approach, organizers hope to energize a core of volunteers who will be fundraisers as well as
builders. And by spreading the word through personal social media posts, the goal is to form a more personally connected community of volunteers. The same model was used with the “Rock the Block” event on Haiti Street last year, said Elizabeth Rose, associate director of development at Fauquier Habitat for Humanity. “Each Women Build volunteer raised money to participate and then volunteered alongside the residents in the neighborhood” to improve home exteriors. It is because of that event’s success that the model is being used for this June’s build in Remington, she said. Organizational structure aside, this project’s energy comes from organic, one-on-one connections, and uses social media to reach out, said Rose. For instance, attendee Miggy Strano’s Facebook post about the project spurred three other women to join
the effort. “I’ve been following Habitat and trying to figure out how to get involved and then I saw the Facebook post for Women Build.” She signed up and posted about the event to a local advocacy group on Facebook. Strano’s friend Kim Gibson saw that post and immediately joined up. “I think we get very energized from one another,” Gibson said of women-led projects. “I don’t think we play ‘king of the mountain’ as much as guys do.” Instead, she said, women are more likely to want to jump in and support each other. Others, like Amanda Wyne Luhowiak, came across the project by chance. “Honestly I was looking on the Gloria’s website for cool music and I saw” the event on the calendar, she said. Regardless of how they got there, attendees said they excited to celebrate strong women while making a real difference in the lives of their neighbors. “I think sometimes it’s just fun to have an excuse to be out and for us to be girls and we’re also doing great things for the community,” said Luhowiak. The dates for the three-day “framing blitz” in June have yet to be determined, but there are already five monthly “Power Hour” training sessions scheduled to help equip volunteers with the skills they will need for the build. More information can be found at fauquierhabitat.org or on the Fauquier Habitat Women Build Facebook page.
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Co-owner of gas station pleads guilty to distributing illegal ‘spice’ A Gainesville man pleaded guilty Friday to selling synthetic cannabinoids—commonly known as “spice” or “K2”—from the gas station he owned and operated with his business partner in Fauquier County. “Spice is a toxic mix of dangerous chemicals that can be deadly,” G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia said in a news release. “These chemicals can mimic the effects of PCP, a powerful and dangerous hallucinogenic. Many people wrongly assume spice is innocuous, and it is often our young people who fall victim to these illegal drugs, obtaining them at gas stations and convenience stores without any idea how dangerous they can be.” According to court documents, Nasser A. Latif, 70, and his business partner have sold spice from their gas station, the former Valero station on U.S. 29 near Opal, since 2012. Latif and his partner primarily sold 5-gram packets of spice, packaged in silver pouches bearing various logos, brand names, or images; including “Scooby Doo,” “Diablo,” “Bizarro,” and “24 Monkey,” according to the court documents. The spice cost at least $53 per packet, federal prosecutors said. “We appreciate the tremendous working relationships with our law enforcement partners that resulted in holding these perpetrators accountable,” Fauquier County Sheriff Robert P. Mosier said in the news
release. “This investigation has undoubtedly saved lives by getting these synthetic or “designer drugs” off the street, which were responsible for medical occurrences, some even requiring hospitalizations. We will always work with vigilance for the continued protection of our community from those that would exploit the weaknesses associated with addictions.” “For years, these individuals sold their illicit products in our community, profiting from their toxic and deadly goods,” Raymond Villanueva, special agent in charge for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Washington D.C. field office, said in the news release. “HSI is committed to taking individuals peddling dangerous substances off our streets.” In December 2017, law enforcement seized more than seven kilograms of spice, as well as nearly $300,000 in cash from Latif’s residence, as well as approximately $118,000 from the gas station’s business account, according to the news release. Latif pleaded guilty Friday, Jan. 10, to conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute, Schedule I controlled substances and controlled substance analogues. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison when sentenced on March 27, prosecutors said.
John McCarthy faces misdemeanor embezzlement charges from 2014-’15 By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
John W. McCarthy III of Warrenton faces three misdemeanor charges of embezzlement for purchasing books for personal use in 2014 and 2015. He is accused of allegedly spending $202.90, using his Rappahannock County government credit card while he was county administrator. McCarthy retired in 2016 after a nearly 30-year career in county government. He is now senior advisor and director of strategic partnerships for the Piedmont Environmental Council and serves on the board of the PATH Foundation. McCarthy said in an email that he had no comment about the charges. His Warrenton attorney, Robin Gulick, likewise said he had no comment. A PEC spokesman said the organization doesn’t comment on pending legal matters. McCarthy is scheduled to be arraigned on the three charges at 9 a.m. Jan. 21 in Rappahannock General District Court in Washington, Virginia, according to court records. He was released on his own recognizance after being arrested Jan. 2.
A conviction could carry a sentence of up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of $2,500 for each offense, according to the penalty for the applicable code section listed in the court record, 18.2-111. The charges stem from an investigation by Paul Walther, the Culpeper County commonwealth’s attorney named as special prosecutor in the case. A call to Walther’s office for comment wasn’t returned by press time on Tuesday. According to the Rappahannock News, Walther told the newspaper that “[In this case] there’s no indication that the defendant did this to make money. It’s more than an oversight, more than just a mistake, but normally in embezzlement you see a pattern of practice – that ‘I am doing this to support a drug habit, to pay off bills,’ and that was not the case here.” According to the Rappahannock News and Blue Ridge Independent, the purchases by McCarthy were $61.37 on Dec. 24, 2014, $68.66 on Jan. 25, 2015, and $72.87 on March 17, 2015. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com
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Gun rights advocates flood capitol as gun control bills advance By Chip Lauterbach Capital News Service
The National Rifle Association and hundreds of Second Amendment supporters flocked Monday to the State Capitol, voicing their opposition to proposed gun control bills in the Democrat-controlled General Assembly. Gun rights advocates, many donning blue T-shirts, filled legislative offices to speak directly with lawmakers. A group of over 25 squared off outside the capitol with Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax to vent their frustration over the gun bills. Several attendees asked Fairfax why Democrats were pushing legislation that would potentially criminalize thousands of Virginians who had done nothing wrong. Fairfax said that he and the governor are reaching out to all Virginians and want to create “an open dialogue” between lawmakers and citizens to better address the concerns across the commonwealth. Gun rights advocates expressed opposition to Senate Bill 16, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, which would have prohibited the sale and transport of assault firearms and certain types of firearm magazines. Saslaw withdrew the legislation Monday. However, House Bill 961, introduced by Del. Mark Levine DAlexandria, is seen by many Second Amendment supporters as worse than Saslaw’s original bill. Levine’s bill would prohibit the sale and transport of assault firearms, certain firearm magazines, silencers, and trigger activators, as well as outlines penalties. Critics say the bill expands what constitutes an “assault firearm,” and say the bill would ban the usage of almost all common rifles, even though rifles have been rarely used in crimes committed in the commonwealth.
A man and two women charged in Warrenton homicide HOMICIDE, from page 1 after the fact. • Emily Race, 19, of Warrenton, is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. • Alexander Golden, 18, of Detroit, Michigan, is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. Denham and Race are currently incarcerated on unrelated charges, Denham in a local regional detention facility and Race in a detention facility in another state. Golden’s whereabouts are unknown. He is currently wanted and should be considered armed and
Sam Edwards, a Virginia resident and NRA supporter, said that in 2018, fewer murders were committed by “long guns of any kind” than were committed by handguns. He cited a 2018 report by the FBI; data from that report show eight murders were committed with rifles, five by shotguns, 141 by handguns and 143 by “firearms type unknown.” Levine’s bill includes language that any person who legally owns an assault firearm, large-capacity firearm magazine, silencer, or trigger activator on July 1, 2020, may retain possession until Jan. 1, 2021, unless they have the required permitting from state police allowing them to keep it after that date. Despite Second Amendment supporters’ efforts to reach lawmakers, four gun control bills reported out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, all on 9-5 party line votes. The bills that reported out of committee include SB 70, which requires a universal background check when people sell firearms. SB 69 limits handgun purchases to one a month, while SB 35 allows localities to ban firearms in a public space during a permitted event. SB 240 allows authorities to take away the firearms of someone deemed to be a threat to themselves or others, a measure known as a red flag law. Del. Nick Freitas, R-Culpeper, said he was happy to see so many citizens show support for gun rights and to oppose Democratic-sponsored legislation. “For years all we were told was that nobody wants to take your guns, all anybody wanted was some common sense regulations,” Freitas said, “And then the moment they took control, we see gun confiscation bills, we see the criminalization of otherwise law abiding citizens who haven’t hurt anybody.” “It’s been no surprise that you have this grassroots response to all of this,” he said. dangerous, said Carter. Carter said that the investigation has determined that Sosa and two other men injured in the shooting were the targets of this crime. “This shooting was not a random act,” he emphasized. He said law enforcement believes the three suspects -described by witnesses as running from the complex after the shooting -- left Jackson Street immediately and fled the immediate area. Carter said, “This homicide of Fabian Sosa and the shooting of the two other men is being actively and aggressively investigated by detectives with the Warrenton Police Department in partnership with the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police and the FBI.” The FBI has “offered assistance with resources and manpower,” Carter said.
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It’s 2020, Virginia. Time for change. In Virginia, change tends to take time, sometimes too long. For example, when Virginia finally expanded Medicaid in 2018, allowing its kickoff in 2019, more than 300,000 people had already waited five years to receive the health care benefits people in other states had back 2014. Change came – finally – because enough voters were fed up with waiting for Virginia to allow our residents to access benefits they were already paying for in federal taxes. In 2020, Virginia finds itself with pent-up demand on a long list of other issues. While there’s truth in the adage “better late than never,” waiting too long to make necessary changes is counterproductive. Here are just a few things we urge our legislators to accomplish sooner rather than later during their remaining 53 days in Richmond. Raise the minimum wage: Virginia is one of only 21 states stuck at the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, an amount that hasn’t changed since 2009 and has 31% less buying power than the $1.60/hour minimum wage paid back in 1968. A full-time worker making the minimum wage earns just $15,080 a year, not nearly enough to pay for even a one-bedroom apartment in most of Virginia. And while many minimum wage earners are young, not all of them are. Nearly 90% are at least 20, and two-thirds are women. Myths about raising the minimum wage, including that it kills job growth, have been debunked by studies in other states. Maryland ($11) and even West Virginia ($9.50) have higher minimum wages than Virginia. Bills before lawmakers could raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $10 by July 1 and to $15, incrementally, by 2024. Ban cellphones while driving: Credit for persistence must be given to state Sen. Scott Surovell, who’s been trying since about 2012 to make it illegal for Virginians to use hand-held cellphones while driving. Surovell’s bill (SB 160) was inspired by the death of an 18-year-old who was struck while standing outside his vehicle by a motorist who was texting up until impact. The issue was given a fresh sense of urgency this year by a Loudoun family whose 5-month-
old son was killed when his stroller was struck by a texting driver. It’s impossible to know how many accidents can be attributed to texting, but fatalities are on the rise for both motorists and pedestrians. Surovell argues Virginia’s current law is toothless because it forbids people from entering text into a phone while driving but effectively allows scrolling through Facebook or playing a video game while behind the wheel. Once again, Virginia is behind much of the country on this issue. Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia already ban cellphones while driving. Extend in-state tuition to refugee and DACA-eligible students: Back in 2001, before most of today’s high school seniors were even born, Texas (yes, Republican Texas) became the first state in the U.S. to grant in-state tuition to students based solely on graduation from a Texas high school and acceptance into a public university. Fifteen states, including Republican Utah, Kansas and Nebraska, now have similar laws. This year, Sen. Dave Marsden and Del. Kathy Tran want to add Virginia to the list. Tran’s bill would extend in-state tuition to refugee students, while Marsden’s would offer it to those eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Back in 2014, Attorney General Mark Herring ruled that DACA recipients who live in Virginia should qualify for in-state tuition. Marsden argues that students brought to the U.S. as children, through no choice of their own, should be able to pursue a higher education just like any other Virginia student. Business groups such as the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce agree because Virginia needs educated young adults for our economy to thrive. There’s much more on Virginia’s to-do list this year, including votes on high-profile issues such as the Equal Rights Amendment and bills aimed at preventing gun violence. We expect civil debate, wise compromises and a sense of urgency to finally get things done.
In January 1977, Donnie Hall of the Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees (right) presented a check to Ruth Johnson of the National Capital Area Multiple Sclerosis Committee. Also accepting the donation were Fred Hufnagel (left), and Harold Kube of the Fauquier County MS Committee. The Jaycees raised the money through the sale of a Christmas coloring book.
FAUQUIER FLASHBACKS FROM THE FAUQUIER TIMES 75 Years Ago Jan. 18, 1945 One man was killed and two injured Jan. 9 when a Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train struck a gasoline transport truck on the grade crossing at Bealeton, starting a fire that for a time threatened several buildings in the town. It was the third gasoline fire at grade crossings in Fauquier towns in six months. One of the Fauquier men to be so honored, Carter Kelly, 21-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelly of Warrenton, has been awarded a battlefield promotion from sergeant to second lieutenant after leading his platoon in action for five days on the front in Belgium in early December. The report of the Negro bond sale committee, headed by George T. White of Casanova, shows a total of $15,600 in war bonds sold during the year ending Dec. 6, 1944. The committee, of which Lula G. Fox is secretary, has worked hard to achieve this excellent result. 50 Years Ago Jan. 15, 1970 Ronald M. Strawser has been elected worshipful master of the Mt. Carmel Lodge No. 133, AF&AM, for the coming year. Other new officers are Archie O. Edwards, senior warden; C. Milton Harding, junior warden; J. Frank Capan, treasurer; Eugene Garrett. Jr., secretary; Douglas E. Saunders, assistant secretary; Edward C. McKeown Jr., senior deacon; and Thomas Galentine, junior deacon. Petty Officer-3 Joseph L. Baker
III left Long Beach, Calif., Jan. 12 for another tour of duty off Southeast Asia aboard the USS Brinkley Bass. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Baker Jr. of High Field Farm, Warrenton. The school board on Jan. 6 approved the appointment of Robert Sinclair as principal of Coleman Elementary School at Marshall. He succeeds David Fowle, who resigned from Coleman to take a position with a school system in North Carolina. 25 Years Ago Jan. 18, 1995 After months of speculation about Walmart’s intentions for a 42-acre tract of industrial land, representatives of the company made their first official appearance in the town early Tuesday morning. They were greeted by a crowd of 120 members of the business community at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast, where Walmart representatives and Warrenton attorney Merle Fallon answered questions about the store, proposed for a 25-acre tract of the Kelly-Neiss property of U.S. 29 behind Country Chevrolet, which would have to be rezoned for retail use. The Board of Supervisors is advancing plans to collect real estate taxes twice each year, and to prorate personal property taxes, although it stopped short of committing the millions of dollars to a tax cut. The switch creates a one-time windfall for the county by lumping the last annual collection with the first semi-annual collection.
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Thank you, Fauquier County Emergency Services My husband Joe and I have served in public service for over 40 years and never imagined we would be ones to call upon fire and rescue or the sheriff’s office to respond to our home for assistance. However, that all changed on Sept. 30, 2019. It had been an extremely wet, rainy week and the ground was saturated, causing trees to uproot; one did on our property. The tree blocked our entire driveway and needed to be removed. My husband decided to push the tree off the driveway with his tractor. This seemed to be an easy means to resolve the problem, but the tree had other things in mind. The tree limbs snapped and struck him in the face, causing him to fall off the tractor full force. Fortunately, a neighbor was home and called 911. Fire Chief Darren Stevens, with his team from New Baltimore Fire and Rescue included: Lt. Peter Moznich, Mahlon Johnson, Chris Robinson, Aaron Peters, Connor Schiro, and Cpl. J.M. Coppage with Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes. Joe was transported to a local hospital and treated for his immediate injuries. Due to the severity of the injuries, he was subsequently transported to the trauma ICU unit at Inova Fairfax. Their quick response saved his life. We are deeply grateful to New Baltimore rescue and the sheriff’s office team of professionals. When we were transported for medical care the team moved our tractor equipment, removed the tree from the driveway and secured our home.
SANDY HIGGS JOE HIGGS (Retired Fauquier County Sheriff) New Baltimore
Times article on traffic calming left out some key points Regarding last week’s article about U.S. 17 traffic calming, I felt the article was very well written, but I would like to point out some key data that was not stated that I feel needs to be included. It is very important to help the entire story be told more clearly about why we are engaged in this topic for so long. 1. VDOT counts show a clear increase in the millions of vehicles that travel on U.S. 17 over the years and clearly an increase year to year. This data is specific to U.S. 17 between Marshall to Warrenton. In 2000 there were 3,855,376 vehicles, in 2006 it climbed to 5,123,164 and in 2017 it was 7,100,300 in automobiles, tractor trailers, motorcycles and other vehicles. The data shows four cars to every one tractor trailer on U.S. 17. It is increasing about 200,000 vehicles per year, and U.S. 17 is having an increase in accidents. The speed limit is 55 mph, but the number of vehicles speeding between 60 mph to over 100 mph was 4.5 million in 2016 and 2017, per VDOT statistics. 2. The members of the Fauquier Board of Supervisors are also 100% on board with supporting Sen. [Jill] Vogel's bills for increased/doubled speeding fines and electronic speed detection signs. All five are on board, as they have been since 2017, when similar bills were submitted at Richmond to calm U.S. 17. 3. A bill for doubling the speeding fines on U.S. 17 was proposed in January 2019 by Vogel, and almost
passed with five yes votes, seven no votes with one abstention. Sheriff [Bob] Mosier sent a deputy down in 2019 to support Vogel’s bill to help address the U.S. 17 speeding by speaking at the podium, as did members of the board of supervisors, a student who rides the bus and multiple citizens. Sheriff Mosier is planning to attend himself this year to help the bill to pass. Many citizens are involved with this U.S. 17 calming, and not only ones that live along U.S. 17 It is not just a small group of people living along U.S. 17 that this bill concerns. 4. In the article there was no mention about the other variables like school buses having to stop on U.S. 17 to pick up and drop off children, which concerns many parents. 5. The article did not mention the growth of the Virginia ports, with the largest cargo ships bringing more tractor trailer traffic onto U.S. 17 than ever before. That has already happened for the past three to four years and is predicted to grow more, including the Inland Marine Port off of Interstate 66 that is the primary destination of the tractor trailers using U.S. 17. 6. No mention about the traffic light being removed at U.S. 17/15/29. Once removed it will reduce the break in traffic flow, and create a worse issue of trying to exit and enter U.S. 17 at intersections like Belvoir, Old Tavern and Blantyre. I
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For anyone interested in speaking in support of SB 556, SB 557 and SB 558 for calming the speeding issues on U.S. 17, citizens will be heard Thursday, Jan. 16, at the State Capitol in Richmond at 1:15 p.m. wrote VDOT about this and no word from them about how they plan to deal with the problem they are going to make worse. I am not against the construction to remove the light because it creates a huge back up of traffic, but VDOT has no response to help out by making other adjustments such as why were working through Vogel and Del. Michael Webert to help save us, and everyone who uses U.S. 17. 7. A main point I asked to be covered is that VDOT designed the road poorly in the form of not wide enough shoulder widths, which has been stated by many deputies as being a main problem of trying of trying to enforce U.S. 17 safely. VDOT puts full responsibility on deputies and state police to enforce the speed limit per their website and statements but did not design U.S. 17 to be enforced. This is why Fauquier is trying to implement sensible and cost-effective solutions to the speeding problem. For anyone who would like more information or would like to help, I can be reached at RT17PROJECT@ AOL.COM or at 540-878-9197. SCOTT FILLING The Plains
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Local flower shop continues to bloom Designs by Teresa changes hands but remains as downtown business By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
New owner, same name. Designs by Teresa, the florist shop that’s been a fixture at the corner of Main Street and Alexandria Pike in Old Town Warrenton for years, will continue its place as a Warrenton fixture. David and Virginia Gerrish purchased the florist business on Oct. 31 and decided to keep the business’s well-known name. Former owner Teresa Bowles has been helping out during the transition, but she’ll be stepping aside to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. The two full-time employees and one part-timer are continuing in their roles. “It’s the same people delivering the same service and high-quality product,” said Virginia Gerrish during an interview during the week after Christmas -- when the business was closed. She and her husband bought the shop as well as the building it occupies at 7 Main St., which includes office space and an apartment upstairs. Bowles explained it was time to enjoy life outside of running the florist shop. “I’ve been doing the same thing for 51 years. I worked for my aunt for 16 years and as soon as she passed away, I opened my own shop. I never had another job,” said Bowles. Retirement gives her a chance to do some things she never had time to do … simple things like getting together with friends, for example. “I actually have got time to go out to dinner with friends,” Bowles said. “Friends of mine would ask me to take trips with them, but sometimes I would have to say, ‘I have two weddings that weekend.’” Still, “I feel very blessed to think I never opened eyes not knowing I had the flower shop to go to. I never had to look for another job,” Bowles said. Bowles has been living in the apartment above the shop at 7 Main St. in Old Town Warrenton, but she’s
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Virginia Gerrish and her husband David purchased Designs by Teresa because they didn’t want Warrenton to lose another long-standing business. building a new house on North Chestnut Street.
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“I’m glad someone local has taken over,” Bowles said. Her daughter, Tina Culver, is one of those continuing to work at the shop. “Tina is definitely an artist” when it comes to flower arrangements, said Gerrish. Shannon Stalwick is another full-timer who is staying on. Gerrish said Stalwick is the store’s delivery person and “right-hand woman. She can do anything!” Gerrish said most longtime customers have adjusted to the change in ownership well. Some changes are happening on the business side, but otherwise things will look like before, she said. She said she and her husband bought the business because they didn’t want Warrenton to lose another mainstay like the Fabric Emporium and Piccadilly Ltd. gift shop. “The whole purpose was to keep the business going – the continuity. We kept the name so that people could go on the internet and continue to find us and not do something new that people are unfamiliar with,” Gerrish said. “The more we investigated and checked it out, we thought it was important to keep it going,” she said. “My kids are grown, and we were looking for a business to get involved with.” Gerrish said she formerly ran an import business and helped start a nonprofit organization. Her husband is the branch manager of Wells Fargo Advisors in Warrenton. They are both Air Force veterans. Virginia Gerrish is also on the architectural review boards of the town of Warrenton and Fauquier County. Gerrish said she took a master gardener course and raises flowers at home. “We have a big yard. I like perennials,” but, “I never thought I’d be a florist. I knew it was going to be a challenge, but
“I’m glad someone local has taken over.” FORMER OWNER TERESA BOWLES
so far every challenge that’s presented itself has led to a workable solution,” Gerrish said. She said she’s typically the first to arrive in the morning and the last to leave, but says, “My goal is not to work so many hours.” The store’s hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The shop is closed on major holidays, plus the week after Christmas and the week after the Fourth of July. The shop gets its flowers from two wholesalers. Roses are the most popular variety, followed by daisies, lilies and hydrangeas, Gerrish said. “Carnations get a bit of a bum rap. They’re thought of as cheap, but they are everlasting and can be very beautiful,” Gerrish said. They also come in a variety of colors. The shop supplies flower arrangements for weddings, receptions, funerals, anniversaries, birthdays and other life events. Some businesses are steady customers. They order flowers to adorn their offices. When ordering flowers for a planned event, early is always better, Gerrish said. “It’s always a good idea to order ahead of time – six months ahead for a wedding,” she said. Customers either pick up their orders or can have them delivered at a price determined by the distance. “We have to be particular about where we go. It’s good to pick up the orders but we really try to work with people,” Gerrish said. The shop’s website is designsbyteresa.com. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com
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Red, Hot & Blue in Warrenton closes With hemp regulations in place, Farm By James Ivancic Bureau warns of saturated market T S W imes
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The Red, Hot & Blue restaurant in Warrenton closed its doors for the final time at the end of the business day on New Year’s Eve. “It’s been sad,” said Milton Hernandez, a member of the family that held the franchise to the restaurant at 360 Broadview Ave. Hernandez returned to the restaurant on Jan. 2; he spoke about the last day of business. “Everybody came by to say goodbye,” he said of longtime customers. “The restaurant was doing OK,” but corporate headquarters “took our catering away,” Hernandez said. A call and email sent to Red Hot & Blue corporate headquarters for comment received no reply. The restaurant chain’s website lists 25 restaurants. The first opened in Arlington, Virginia, in 1988. The chain specializes in Memphis-style barbecue pork and also serves chicken, brisket, ribs, wings, side dishes and desserts. The Warrenton restaurant had dine-in seating as well as a pickup window and provided event catering. Hernandez said the restaurant opened about 20 years ago. Hernandez said he’s been associated with the restaurant chain since he was 14 years old and is 41 now. He said that his family has other
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The Warrenton Red, Hot & Blue restaurant sits next to the former McMahon’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, which closed last September and remains unoccupied. restaurant interests that will occupy him. The Warrenton Red, Hot & Blue property sits next to the former McMahon’s Irish Pub and Restaurant which closed last September and remains unoccupied. On the other side of McMahon’s is the site of the former Cheswick Motel, which was closed and then demolished in December 2018. Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@fauquier.com
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized hemp production regulations, Virginia growers are being cautioned about an increasingly saturated market, according to a release from the Virginia Farm Bureau. The public has until Jan. 29 to comment on interim final regulations, including licensing, maintaining information on land where hemp is grown, complying with procedures and provisions, testing THC contents and handling policy violations. Although many of the regulations remained unclear through the first full year of legal hemp growth in 2019, registered hemp acreage boomed from 78,176 acres in 2018 to 511,442 acres in 2019. With a market expected to surpass $10 billion by 2025 and regulations being put in place by the USDA, that trend is expected to continue. “It’s estimated there’s about 80 times the amount of CBD and hemp than the market needs,” said Tony Banks, senior assistant director of agriculture, development and innovation for Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. “We’re probably going to see these markets evolve in the next four or five years, and these tremendous grower and processor numbers are going to diminish as soon as this
gold rush ends.” Of the 1,142 licensed hemp growers in Virginia, Banks said the majority are growing for CBD oil. In line with national trends, Virginia moved from 135 planted acres of hemp in 2018 to 2,244 acres in 2019. He added that some estimates show growers could realize revenues of $10,000 to $15,000 per acre for producing hemp for CBD oil. However, the Food and Drug Administration has yet to approve CBD oil as safe for food, animal feed or dietary supplements, which compounds the current oversupply and will weigh on the market until the issue is resolved, he said. Banks noted that the market has benefitted from programs that streamline hemp seed certification and THC testing procedures. As markets level-off, he anticipates a shift away from the current “wild west atmosphere” of speculation and overproduction. “Farm production of hemp is going to become specialized,” Banks said. “If this crop makes a go of it long-term, some company or buyer is going to source hemp with specific characteristics for a specific end use. For the majority of hemp growers, it’s going to be like contract poultry or hog productions. You’re growing for that specific market and that specific buyer, and that’s going to be it.”
Millions invested in Virginia rural broadband expansion efforts
Congressman Riggleman applauds additional funds Staff Reports
The new year is starting out with some good news for some residents in Virginia’s 5th District. Rep. Denver Riggleman applauded the recent USDA decision to invest an additional $48 million in ReConnect Program funds to bring high-speed internet to rural communities in unserved and underserved areas. This loan will be used to reach 22,604 households across Virginia, primarily in seven 5th District counties. “Our rural communities need access to high-speed internet to keep pace with the modern economy,” said Riggleman. “Broadband will help our communities close the digital divide which is critical to strengthening our economy and increasing access to healthcare and education.” The USDA ReConnect Program loan was approved for Wilkes Telephone Membership Corporation, Inc. to construct a fiber-to-the-premises network encompassing 1,847 square miles and reaching 22,604 households, educational facilities, critical community facilities, and health care centers. The 5th Dis-
trict counties that will benefit from this expansion by Wilkes are Halifax, Charlotte, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Brunswick, Bedford and Pittsylvania. Last year, Riggleman hosted a USDA ReConnect Program training seminar in May and a Rural Broadband Forum in August to assist local governments and companies with the application process for the program. He has also met with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in August and Deputy Secretary DJ LaVoy in November. Last year, the 5th District of Virginia received $14,850,433.29 for rural broadband. ReConnect offers loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in areas of rural America without sufficient access to broadband. To learn more about eligibility and for technical assistance constituents should visit www.usda.gov/ reconnect.
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LIBERTY BOYS MOVE UP DISTRICT STANDINGS
Russell Morton scored 17 points and made 5-of-6 3-pointers as the Liberty boys basketball team downed Culpeper 65-56. “I felt great in shoot-around,” said Morton. Bryan Barnes scored 16 and Derrick Brooks 12 for the Eagles (4-2 district, 8-4 overall).
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HOW SWEEP IT IS FOR FALCONS Fauquier boys, girls post tight wins over Kettle Run
Devin Lewis and the Falcons (2-3) could move up in the Northwestern District standings with wins against James Wood (4-2) Tuesday, at Culpeper (1-3) Friday and home vs. Handley (32) Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Kettle Run (2-5) played Millbrook (6-0) Tuesday, is at Manassas Park Wednesday and hosts Liberty (42) Friday.
Tia Minor and the Falcons are feeling good after back-toback wins over Kettle Run and Handley. Fauquier (3-3) played James Wood (5-1) Tuesday and visits Culpeper (1-3) Friday. Kettle Run (1-6) played Millbrook (6-0) Tuesday. PHOTO BY RANDY LITZINGER
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Falcon girls survive Cougars 41-34 Strong 2nd half leads Falcons, 51-37 By Fred Hodge
Special to the Times
Defense can make a difference when the ball just won’t go in. So can persistence. After not scoring a basket and ending the first quarter with an anemic 4-3 lead, the Fauquier girls basketball team picked up the pace to down host Kettle Run 41-34 last Friday. “The biggest thing was we played good defense,” Fauquier coach Brian Foddrell said. “That helped keep us in the game.” “Make no mistake, Kettle Run is a tough team. They are a poised team, and beating them at home is a task,” Foddrell added. Fauquier won its third straight district game Monday, downing Handley 53-28 as Skyler Furr scored 18 points and Makayla Foddrell and Tia Minor had 12 each. Against Kettle Run (1-6, 3-9), Furr scored a game-high 15. Minor added 11, Foddrell seven and Emma Carter five. Faith Schafer led Kettle Run with 10, Maddy Edwards had six points and Ashley Hume. Fauquier found the range early in the second as Minor made a fast break layup off a Payton Swart assist before Furr knocked down a long 3-pointer. Furr’s free throw put the Falcons up 10-3.
Girls district standings Millbrook 6-0 James Wood 5-1 Sherando 4-3 FAUQUIER 3-3 LIBERTY 3-3 Culpeper 1-3 Handley 1-5 KETTLE RUN 1-6 Kettle Run’s Faith Schafer interrupted the 9-0 Falcon run with a stick back, and Madison Canterbury banked in a 22-foot 3-pointer to cut the Cougars’ deficit to 12-8. Fauquier expanded its margin to 15-8, but Kettle Run’s Katie Kuzma and Ashley Hume countered with consecutive 3-pointers to make it 1514. Foddrell’s two free throws with four seconds left gave Fauquier a 1714 halftime lead. Coach Ellen Allen was happy to see her pesky Cougars constantly claw back from deficits. “We kept at it…didn’t quit. The energy was good,” Allen said. “We just could not get over that hump.” Swart and Furr both scored four points as the Falcons tallied eight of the first 10 points to open the third quarter for a 25-16 edge. Foddrell said Kettle Run started See FALCON GIRLS, page 14
By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer
Christian Yancey took off his nice suit jacket to start the second half of Friday’s clash with Fauquier. The Kettle Run boys basketball coach was doing the sartorial equivalent of rolling up his sleeves and getting down to work for the thrilling 16 final minutes of a no-holds-barred intra-county tussle at Fauquier. After intermission nothing went Kettle Run’s way as Fauquier turned a two-point halftime lead into a 5137 victory. Playing just its second game in almost three weeks after being idle over the Christmas break, Fauquier rebounded from a 64-55 loss to Liberty on Jan. 3. “We had to have this one,” said Fauquier coach Wayne Brizzi, whose Falcons improved to 5-3 and 2-3 in the Northwestern District. After going stone cold from the outside in the first half, the Falcons drilled four second half 3-pointers, two by Thurman Smith and one each from Hunter Lamper and Evan Jackson as the offense awoke. Fauquier was also solid from the free throw line, making 19 of 25 for 76 percent. The Falcons were 11for-11 in the first half, which helped them since their shooting was icecold.
Boys district standings Millbrook 6-0 LIBERTY 4-2 James Wood 4-2 Handley 3-2 FAUQUIER 2-3 KETTLE RUN 2-5 Culpeper 1-3 Sherando 1-6 “They brought the high intensity they always do. Fundamental team. We were in it the whole game and they pulled away towards the end,” said Kettle Run guard Drew Tapscott, who was game-high scorer with 15. Fauquier outscored Kettle Run 7-0 to open the third quarter, taking advantage of five straight Cougar empty possessions to build a 28-19 lead. After Cooper Gohlmann’s 3-pointer from the left corner cut Fauquier’s lead to 28-22, the Falcons got a Smith layup and Jackson 3-pointer to lead 33-22 with 2:35 left in the third. “We got Thurman going, he’s a great shooter,” said Fauquier forward Marc Bonnaire. After scoring just two points in the first half, Smith finished with a team-high 14. Sam Matthews had See FALCON BOYS, page 16
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Liberty girls down Culpeper, Highland girls win by 40
Cougar rallies thwarted
Liberty’s girls basketball team collected their third district win, 59-45, Friday at Culpeper. Liberty led 18-12 after one quarter before an 11-3 surge in the second eight minutes produced a 36-24 halftime lead. The Eagles (3-3 district, 5-6 overall) exited the locker room with an early 10-1 sprint to put the game on ice. Liberty senior Aleya Jenkins tallied a gamehigh 17 points.
double-teaming his daughter Makayla inside, which led to Furr stepping up. “We started moving to a high post to get Skyler involved. She did an outstanding job at both ends of the floor for us,” Foddrell said. Once again, Kettle Run fought back on an Emma Humphries bucket and two by Schafer cut Fauquier’s lead to 29-24 after three. Kettle Run closed to 30-27 after Maddy Edwards hit a 3-pointer with 5:32 left and trailed 3330. The Cougars could have pulled closer, but went 1-of-12 from the line.
See FALCON GIRLS, page 13
Soltys leads Highland girls
Abby Soltys had 27 points, seven steals, six rebounds and five assists as the Highland School girls overwhelmed Wakefield 54-14. The Hawks are 10-4 overall and 2-0 in the Delaney Athletic Conference. Highland has won seven consec-
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Abby Soltys is the Hawks’ driving force. utive games against the Owls since losing the rivalry game in 2014.
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Falcons Camarca, Fisher romp at Virginia Duals By Fred Hodge
Special to the Times
Fauquier senior wrestlers Gino Camarca and Sam Fisher finished unbeaten at the Virginia Duals in Hampton. Camarca went 3-0 in the 138-pound classification, winning by fall in all three of his outings in the high school American Division. Each was a first-period victory. Fisher, at 182 pounds, also collected three wins, two by fall and one via forfeit. Tommy Heisler (220), Eric DeWald (152) and D.J. Richards (120) each finished 2-1. Heisler recorded two falls, while DeWald posted major decisions in both of his wins. As a team, Fauquier went 1-2. Fauquier won its opening-round match Friday, 43-26, over Lexington, S.C., to move into the championship quarterfinals. The Falcons ran into eventual champion Kellam of Virginia Beach, dropping a 54-16 match. Fauquier lost its Saturday conso-
Wrestling this week
Fauquier, Sherando, and James Wood wrestle Wednesday at Kettle Run at 6 p.m. FHS and Kettle Run both will square off against James Wood and Sherando. But the Falcons will not face the Cougars. lation bracket match to Butler, Pennsylvania, 50-28. Butler took third.
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In Saturday’s Heritage Duals in Loudoun County, Kettle Run’s Logan Hall amassed a 5-0 record at 132 pounds, including a trio of falls. Alec Farewell was 4-0 at 138 with two pins. Going 3-2 for the day were Devin Bean (152), Karl Schultz (170), Jacob Wirick (220), Matt McLaughlin (126) and A.J. Breeding (145). The Cougars were 1-4 in the 10team affair. After opening with a 49-18 win over Clarke County, Kettle Run dropped matches to Riverside (4736), Heritage (46-31), Midlothian, 4234, and West Carteret, N.C., 55-21.
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The Kettle Run and Liberty track teams competed Saturday in the Liberty University Premiere Invitational. The top Cougar was Mary Kate Behan, who placed sixth of 61 shot put throwers at 36 feet, two inches. Teammate Nia Rogers was 9th at 32-9. Evan Torpy cleared 12-3 for eighth of 43 contestants in the pole vault. In the girls vault, Colleen Schaner threw 8-0. Adalia Coleman placed 12th of 113 runners in the 55-meter dash (7.65 seconds) for a new school record. She also was 12th of 135 in the 300 in 44.0 seconds. Liberty track’s Sam Rodman, the current national leader at 1000 meters, was fourth in the 1,600 in 4:22 out of 127 runners. He didn’t run the 1,000. Liberty’s Kayla Lopez, Natalie Taylor, Maya Turner and Nicole Cabanban combined for eighth in girls 3,200 relay in 11:07.43. Eagle Matt Anderson took 11th in
the 1,000 (2.42.35) out of 107 entries. Earlier, he joined Peter Rummel, Conner Rogers and Matthew Paratore for 11th in boys 3,200 relay (8:57.49).
Maranto leads Kettle Run swimmers at Manassas Park
Kettle Run swimmers won 11 events with eight region-qualifying times (Class 4C) Saturday to go 3-1 during a three-way dual meet at the Manassas Park Community Center. Kettle Run’s boys beat Sherando 173-98 and Liberty 193-51, while the Cougars’ girls defeated Liberty 18780 but lost to Sherando 150-128. Nick Maranto had a hand in four of Kettle Run’s first-place finishes with individual victories in the boys 200-meter individual medley and 100 breaststroke thanks to respective times of 2 minutes, 5.21 seconds and 1:03.56. Maranto joined Nathan Kim, Ben Adams and Mark Fallin to win the 500 freestyle relay in 3:36.09, while the 200 medley relay team of Fallin, Maranto, Kim and Wiley Saville won in 1:44.83.
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Falcons heat up, pull away
Highland, Seton boys to meet Jan. 23 By Peter Brewington
See FALCON BOYS, from page 13 12, including 8-for-8 on free throws, and Devin Lewis 11. “I don’t think it was anything they did, we just didn’t hit shots. We have guys that make that shot consistently and didn’t make that shot today,” Yancey said. The Cougars were coming off a 52-46 win at Sherando the night before so weren’t as fresh as the Falcons. Hired at the ripe young age of 23, Yancey, a 2014 KRHS grad and former guard, said he’s enjoying the baptismal season and is having some success. Kettle Run is 2-4 in conference play, which is encouraging considering it's not an experienced squad.
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Caleb Furr and Angelo Brizzi smile after beating Wakefield.
Next Thursday, Jan. 23 is when Seton and Highland clash in Round One in Manassas. The two Delaney Athletic Conference boys basketball powers remain on a collision course, each at 4-0 in the league. Angelo Brizzi scored 20 points as Highland pummeled
Yancey has tweaked his lineup, installing talented freshman guard Jordan Tapscott, who is a dynamic shooter, and senior forward Trevor Yergey, who hit the winning shot in a 69-68 win
Wakefield 89-36 Saturday in Warrenton. Meanwhile, Dominic Olszewski was scoring 35 points as Seton pounded Tandem Friends, 87-57. Seton vs. Highland Round Two is Feb. 6 at Highland. This week, Highland has two big home games. On Wednesday the Hawks host Carmel School at 7 p.m. and Friday they host Hargrave Military at 6.
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Local riders prep for Tokyo Olympics
ADULT CAMPS
Sprieser offers weekend clinics 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. 25-26, Feb. 8-9, Feb. 22-23, March 7-8 and March 21-22. Visit spriesersporthorse.com.
SHOW SERIES
Hume events begin Jan. 19 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 Feb. 8 and March 14. Visit Spencer’s Facebook page.
REPRODUCTION EDUCATION
Clinic series in March Equine Reproduction Concepts in Amissville hosts a series of clinics through March. Dates are March 2-4, March 10-11, and March 13-15. Visit equinereproduction.com
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Elite event rider Lauren Kieffer of The Plains is expected to participate in her second Olympics this summer in Tokyo. Kieffer and the Americans were 12th in team eventing at the 2016 games in Brazil. PHOTO BY BETSY BURKE PARKER
As expected, numerous local equestrian stars are on the evening training list for this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. The U.S. Equestrian Federation named Gordonsville rider Will Coleman with Off The Record, with Lauren Kieffer of The Plains named with Jackie Mars’ Vermiculus. Lynn Symansky of Middleburg qualified with Mary Ann Ghadban’s Under Suspection,
as well as RF Cool Play. Young rider Mike Pendleton of Waynesboro was named to the USEF’s development training list. The long list of qualified riders for the U.S. team will be released in April, with the team named in July. The Olympics are July 24-Aug. 9. Complete training lists are at usef.org. Information on training sessions and preparatory events, some of which are expected to be held in Virginia, will be released when available.
Charity takes over care of 41 Montepelier horses Forty-one retired racehorses will remain “safe at home” at James Madison’s Montpelier, where they’ve lived as part of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation herd. A new charity, the Virginia Thoroughbred Project, is taking over care of the horses after TRF closed their Montpelier chapter. One of 18 farms where more than 650 off-track Thoroughbreds live across the nation, Montepelier had housed TRF horses since 2003.
The cancellation of TRF’s lease at Montpelier “came as a result of a breakdown in the relationship between TRF and its local board of directors,” according to reports. Several members of the disbanded local board formed VTP this fall, and no horses had to be moved from the property. VTP will hold a fund-raiser this spring, with proceeds going toward horse care. For more information or to make a donation, contact VTP president Susie Hart at sjh58@ hotmail.com.
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New year, new you: Time to declutter By Anita L. Sherman Community Editor
This Thursday’s gathering of the Christian Women’s Connection of Warrenton will be the last meeting the group will hold at Warrenton Presbyterian Church, a location that has hosted the group for many years. “They’ve told us that we’ve outgrown the space,” said Carol Rose, a longtime member of the group. “This will be our last gathering here … a place that has served us well.” “This meeting is particularly special for us,” continued Rose, “not only because we will be meeting in
another location in future, but our Presbyterian,” said Rose, reminding guest speaker will be presenting a guests to enter the church through very timely topic.” the glass doors on North Fifth The featured Street rather than speaker, Brenda A captivating read. through the main Mason, is a tiny entrance to the house pioneer Brenda Mason is a and downsizing poet, philosopher and church. consultant. She’s renowned downsizing Christian written “The 31Women’s ConDay Guide to guru offering practical, nection is a naCreating Your actionable advice on tionwide wom(Clutter Free) shedding possessions Home Oasis.” en’s ministry Mason’s presen- to gain freedom and affiliated with the tation is titled, meaning. 31 is your new Church of God. “Smaller Living, lucky number! Its mission is to Huge Life.” FRANK HAZZARD, TINY “build relationAnnie FriedHOUSE EXPOS ships with womrichs from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, will en everywhere … also give a talk titled “How perfect through relationships, spiritual forlove overcomes inadequacy.” mation, and service, and to train an Music will be provided by local empower womsinger Wendy en for leaderMitchell. The Brenda Mason is the real gathering starts ship in peace at 9:30 a.m. deal. She’s been living tiny building and and includes since before living tiny was reconciliation.” brunch. The cool and there’s no better It is affiliated price is $10. mentor for decluttering with Stonecroft Free child care Ministries, a is provided. your life and home, (Call Linda at regardless of its size. non-denomina703- 402- 4385 MICHELLE PIPPIN, FOUNDER tional, nonprofit to arrange.) WOMEN WHO WOW Christian orga“Most of our members nization providing live in Fauquier … we look forward to seeing many there global leadership in women’s minfor our last meeting at Warrenton istry.
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Brenda Mason, author of “Creating Your Home Oasis,” will speak Thursday at Warrenton Presbyterian Church.
If you go Christian Women’s Connection Thursday, Jan. 16, 9:30 a.m., $10 inclusive Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., Warrenton (enter through glass doors on North Fifth Street) 703-402-4385
Start the new year resolved to prevent home fires Fires related to cooking are the No. 1 cause of home fires and related injuries. Staff Reports When making New Year’s resolutions, add replacing smoke alarm batteries and preventing home fires to the list. Smoke alarms are integral to a home fire prevention plan. They al-
low people to escape in the event of a fire and working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a house fire by half according to a release from the Virginia Farm Bureau. “It’s the first thing that’s going to let you know when there’s a fire,” said Scott DeNoon, farm product
and underwriting manager for Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. “Testing them at least monthly and changing the batteries two times per year can help ensure your family stays safe.” In fires where smoke alarms were present but failed to operate, almost half had missing or disconnected batteries, and one-quarter had dead batteries. Cooking is the No. 1 cause of home fires and related injuries. Each year from 2013 to 2017, U.S. fire departments responded to approximately 173,200 home structure fires started by cooking activities. Unattended cooking was the leading cause of those fires, and households using electric ranges have a higher risk of fires than those with gas ranges. “Pay attention, and don’t leave the kitchen when you’re cooking, especially if cooking with any kind of grease,” DeNoon advised. “When cooking on the stove, don’t have anything close to the cooktop, whether it
be towels, potholders or food wrapping.” Check food regularly and have a kid-free zone of at least three feet around where hot food is being prepared. Turn off the stove if leaving the kitchen, even for a short time, DeNoon advised. The National Fire Protection Association reports heating equipment is another leading cause of home fire deaths. Nearly half of all home heating fires occur in December, January and February. “House fires occur more in the winter months due to the increased use of home heating equipment and fireplaces, along with the improper use of space heaters and wood stoves,” DeNoon said. “Regular maintenance and inspection of the heating system, including chimneys by a certified technician, can ensure safe and efficient operation.” For more fire safety tips from the NFPA, visit nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe.
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Chapter one Reading is good for the body, mind and spirit By Anita Sherman Community Editor
“I loved it.” “I liked it too … it was sweet.” “What … I’m the lone voice but I don’t get it …A 70-year-old woman decides to approach her neighbor about spending nights with her ?” Laughter erupted among the women sitting at the table in The Open Book, an independent bookstore on Main Street, in mid-December. Co-owner Cammie Fuller was among them. The occasion was the monthly gathering of the adult book club that Cammie created just after the store opened last summer. December’s read was “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf. The book is short and was a good selection for a busy month. The theme – a senior couple finding love and friendship in a small town – sparked lots of conversation. The group ranges in age, professions and personal interests. But our common thread is a love of reading
FROM WHERE I SIT ANITA SHERMAN and discovering new authors; the list of possibilities is long. I credit my mother for my lifelong pleasure of picking up a new book. Many of my memories of her are her sitting comfortably in the living room or on the front porch during the summers engrossed in a good read. She introduced me to Carlos Castaneda when I was in my 20s – that was a surprise. And Wallace Stegner was another of her favorites. My older sister is currently rereading and discovering other titles by John Steinbeck. Walt Whitman. Isabel Allende. Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Ernest Hemingway. John Grisham. James Patterson. The list is endless, and the
mind travel limitless. One of my best friends is eagerly awaiting the ninth in the Outlander series of books by Diana Gabaldon. Fighting ageism, Ashton Applewhite has written a manifesto of sorts, “This Chair Rocks,” that kicks back against aging stereotypes and inspires those of us over 60. Popular author Judith Voirst, who delighted many of us, and our children, with “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” shares her wit, humor and empathy in “Suddenly Sixty (and other shocks of later life),” a funny and touching book that speaks directly to the 60-ish woman, inviting us to laugh, sigh and come to terms with the challenges of new decades in life. She goes on with “I’m Too Young To Be Seventy (and other delusions)” where she explores our sex lives and status of our teeth in addition to the joys of being a grandparent. Several of the women in the book club have shared that they have stacks of books bedside, another
stack in the living room and books on tape for when they are traveling. For those of us who share in the joys of being a bibliophile, know that you are in good company and that reading is not only good for your soul but adds to our years of living healthier. I found some stats that say good reading habits not only preserve our mental faculties but enable folks to live independently longer. My mother lived to be 93. Sadly, her eyes wouldn’t cooperate toward the end so her ability to read was interrupted, but her mind never faltered. Her journals over the years are filled with books that she was reading or wanted to read. As we enter a new year, let’s keep those books piling up. Reading is proven to enhance our memories, sharpen our decision-making skills, possibly delay the onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia, reduce stress and help us sleep better. So, read on! Reach Anita Sherman at asherman@fauquier.com
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Let’s start off the new year right Thinking about positive aging
AGING TOGETHER
Every day, around 10,000 baby boomers turn 65. When we think of old age, we tend to envision a frail, ill, or sleepy person napping in a rocking chair. However, these beliefs only serve to propagate the widespread misconceptions of aging that ultimately lead to ageism. Contrary to popular belief, there is no typical “older personality.” Here are some common myths and misconceptions about older adults as outlined by Donald E. Riesenberg, M.D., in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Common myths about aging: • Older people aren’t interested in the outside world.
The over-65 age group uses the internet -- a lot. Far from being passive television-watchers, more than 100,000 individuals over age 50 participate in the nonprofit Road Scholar experiential learning program each year to better understand other cultures around the world.
• Older people don’t want or need close relationships.
We are social creatures. Families, tribes, teams and whole organizations have a better chance of survival and ac-
ELLEN PHIPPS tually thriving when they are socially connected. The need for meaningful relationships does not diminish with age. Maintaining social relationships allows older adults to reap numerous rewards.
• Older people contribute little to society.
With years of personal skills and professional expertise, older adults are highly valued employees, colleagues and volunteers. Senior Corps has more than 200,000 volunteers age 55 and older who contribute to their communities by tutoring, helping small businesses, assisting in placing foster children, providing fellow seniors who are homebound with companionship and help with daily tasks, and participating in other valuable endeavors. Older workers have a strong work ethic and are great mentors and models for younger generations.
• As you age, you get more set in your ways.
Older people tend to have high levels of mental resilience. The older generation’s ability to accept and rebound from adversity has been demonstrated
many times.
• Mental and physical deterioration are inevitable in old age.
There is a certain amount of loss of function as we age, but much can be done to prevent (or at least slow down) the physical and mental aging processes. Stem cells lose some of their potential and other cells weaken, but healthful habits hinder the process. Weightlifting helps retain muscle and bone integrity. Aerobic exercise and diet lessen the chances for physical and mental deterioration. Exercising the brain and continuously learning help to fight cognitive decline. Too much sedentary time spent watching TV is detrimental at any age but is particularly unhealthy for older adults, who often see their generation stereotyped as feeble, forgetful, cranky and confused. Remember, what you think will happen, happens.
• Older people are not interested in sex or intimacy.
This myth has persisted largely due to sexual activity and sexual health among seniors being infrequently discussed and studied. A 2017 University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging asked a national sample of adults ages 50 to 80 about their perspectives on sex and relationships. The results showed that nearly two in three respondents (65 percent) were interested in sex, and most (76 percent) agreed that sex is an important part of a romantic relationship at any age. Forty percent of respondents indicated that they were still sexually active.
• Older people can’t make good decisions about important issues.
Age brings wisdom. Cognitive skills are based on a lifetime of experience and education.
• Older adults lose their desire to According to a Congressional Re- live.
• Older people are impoverished.
search Service report, “The poverty rate among Americans aged 65 and older has declined by almost 70 percent in the past five decades.” However, certain groups are still struggling financially. For example, the poverty rate among aged African Americans in 2017 was 19.3 percent and the poverty rate among the aged Hispanic population was 17 percent. Being on a fixed income as inflation takes its toll is a liability for older folks.
Older folks become more accepting of death when they have some sense of control over it. A comfortable and controlled environment is desired by most, regardless of age. Well people want to live and live well. No one who is mentally stable desires to shorten his or her life. Ellen Phipps is the executive director of Aging Together. Reach her at ephipps@agingtogether.org or 540321-3068.
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Staying on stage Enjoying a lifetime in the arts By Debra Smyers
Contributing Writer
The arts bring joy to performing and visual artists as well as to their audiences. For many, that happiness lasts a lifetime and is a shining spotlight along life’s journey. Those who are involved in the arts experience the ultimate passion of creating new works with their own sense of style. The sharing of their art is yet another level of satisfaction and triumph. While disciplines like dance, music and textile art are very different, the rewarding experiences are similar and long-lasting, especially when experienced throughout one’s life.
The art of ballet with Rose Allen
Rose M. Allen of Rixeyville began taking ballet classes at the age of 8. Almost 50 years later, she is still dancing. “Ballet relates to everything important ... the mind, the heart, the body and produces an active mind of logic, the missing links connected, golden key to reason in all things movement related. No other art form molds the entire body inside and out, united with God and earth. My mission is to dance until my last breath of life,” says Allen, who
dances every day in her studio and is still performing. She studied with Oleg Tupine and Tanie Rousseau, icons in the world of dance, and knows the impact a dedicated teacher can make. Allen currently teaches ballet for ages 5 to adults. A decade ago, she became the founder and artistic director of Culpeper Ballet Theatre, LLC. “Teaching ballet is pure passion and experience. Children especially know this, and they adore a teacher who motivates achievement. Motivation is self-formed, but a teacher can see with one look, the passion and humility the student possesses and can recognize a ‘diamond in the rough,’” says Allen. Allen also studied acting at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York. More about Allen and her dance studio may be found at www.culpeperballet.org, by calling 540-937-2444, or emailing culpballettheatre@aol.com. Culpeper Ballet Theatre is currently seeking students who are dedicated to learning the art of ballet.
The joy of sharing music
Warrenton dermatologist Larry Finkel moonlights in the arts as a talented actor and singer. Locally he has been in many productions at Allegro Community School for the Arts and Fauquier Community Theatre, performing in various plays and musicals.
Most recently he had one of the leads in Allegro’s “The Music Man” held at Fauquier High School. In that same musical, a cameo performance was made by Mint Condition Barbershop Quartet, a group that Finkel performs with as a tenor. The quartet has also performed on First Fridays, with the Silver Tones Swing Band, and at events including Allegro Thrive at the Bistro on the Hill at Fauquier Hospital. Mint Condition is especially popular with seniors, so much so that longtime Warrenton resident Sharon Wiggins hired them for her dad’s 91st birthday party at Fauquier Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center where he resides. All the residents and staff in the dining room had the opportunity to enjoy the festivities and celebrate Lee Thomas White’s birthday. “He was overjoyed and got up and hugged each one of the musicians. It brought tears to my eyes,” said Wiggins. It appears
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Rose Allen elegantly on pointe. See STAGE, page 25
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STAGE, from page 24 that White was also involved in the performing and visual arts. “He was an actor for Vic Tanney’s studio back in the day; last year he won Warrenton’s McClanahan photo contest,” Wiggins exclaimed. For more information about Mint Condition Barbershop Quartet, visit the Facebook page or call 540-788-4966. Emails may also be sent to lead Ralph Griffin at regriff721@yahoo.com. Other members of Mint Condition are bass Worth Kirkman and baritone Glenn Williamson.
the opportunity to be creative.” Quilts of Honor, a nonprofit that gives patriotic quilts -- called quilts of gratitude -- to veterans, is near and dear to Russell’s heart. She presented a red, white and blue quilt at the Bealeton’s Hometown Hero Day last July 19. “It’s a special way to thank our military veterans for their service,” she said. Russell also has a business, Flying High Engraving, located at 17 S. Fifth
Street, right off Main Street in Old Town Warrenton. She was inspired by a family business many years ago. Her laser engraving is a one-of-a-kind shop that is perfect for engraving all kinds of items that can be personalized with letters or graphics. “Quilting will always be my first love as a hobby and business,” said Russell. “The journey is fun and seeing the customer’s face when they pick it up completely quilted is
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priceless. I love my jobs.” For more information about AAA Longarm and quilting classes, or Flying High Engraving, call 540-222-0596. Debra Smyers holds a master’s degree in arts management from George Mason University and teaches in the program. She is an actress, consultant and the co-executive director at Fauquier Community Theatre. Reach her at 800-754-4507 or debra@artsconsultinginternational.com.
Quilting and engraving with Angie Russell
Angie Russell got into quilting when she decided to create a thoughtful family gift. With a smile she said, “I got started in quilting when I wanted to surprise our daughter with a Harry Potter quilt for her ninth birthday.” Russell now teaches beginning quilting to others in Warrenton. “For my own quilts, I love doing the piecing part of making a quilt; picking the pattern then choosing the many colors to sew together,” said Russell. Russell also has a longarm quilting business in Warrenton’s historic district. “Receiving a customer’s quilt and having them tell me to do what I want gives me the opportunity to look and listen to the quilt. Does it need something swirly or maybe something geometric? That is one of the best parts of my job. I love when I am trusted with
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Lee Thomas White celebrated his birthday with Mint Condition Barbershop Quartet.
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Preplanning your funeral arrangements can take some of the logistical and financial stresses off your family after your death. If your wishes are unknown, the family is often forced to make difficult decisions at a trying time. A funeral is an important event for the grieving; it provides a sense of closure and enables the family to begin the healing process. It is comforting to know that you have done all you can do to ease their burden. And you can be assured that they will appreciate that your caring for them continued after you are gone. You can trust Moser Funeral Home to guide you through the process of honoring their life. We also manage the Bright View Cemetery located at the corner of Old Auburn and Lunsford Roads, just three miles south of Warrenton off of Meetze Road.
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To sell or not to sell
Moves to consider before making a change By John Hagarty
Contributing Writer
The memories may be decades deep. A litany of holiday and family celebrations, neighborhood friendships, favorite nearby shops and restaurants and a deep connectedness that comes from the bond forged between couples and their home. But time moves on and often owners are compelled to move with it. Yards that need regular attention, maintenance of living spaces larger than needed, and health issues that make navigating stairs, rooms and basements a challenge; any or all of these can make a move necessary. Many couples delay the decision as long as possible. Understandably so. The mere idea of tossing away years of accumulated stuff, packing endless boxes of possessions and relocating to a smaller home or townhouse can force a decision to the backburner.
But there are alternatives
A growing strategy for maintaining the status quo is aging in place. Some researchers believe that employing relatively modest changes can keep older homeowners nestled next to their hearth for years. Advanced planning can start with an assessment of major home repairs that are looming. Is the roof more than 20 years old? Are the heating and air-conditioning units pass their prime? Are some rooms ready for a new paint job? The point is to invest in the home with the goal of avoiding large expenditures in the later years. This has the collateral benefit of emotionally reinforcing that the home will continue to be a safe and sound refuge. Next, consider the balance of selling with the expense of seeking outside help with home maintenance and personal care. It can be difficult shelling out money for yard and landscape work when it’s a task that’s always been the purview of the homeowner. But eliminating the worry of maintaining an attractive home can be worth the added expense of a seasonal contract for property maintenance. Employing in-home caregivers and housekeepers may seem like a luxury but if the money is available, it may be worth spending. Commercial maid services cover the gamut of cleaning services ranging from dusting, vacuuming, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms and more. While cleanliness is next to godliness it’s also next to happiness. Employing outside and inside home services strengthens the commitment to
age in place. Visiting Angels, for instance, is a private duty network of reasonably priced non-medical home care agencies providing in-home care, respite care, personal care and companion care. The company has an office in Culpeper. Betsy Walker, a northern Culpeper County resident, recently employed Visiting Angels to help her and her husband Fred during her recovery from hip surgery. “My caregiver has been my lifesaver. The moment she enters the house she gets busy working. She has adapted to my routine. It’s a wonderful local service. We are lucky to have such caring people to call upon,” says Walker. The budget for such expenditures may come from previous expense items. Vacations, auto travel and dining out tend to be less frequent as folks age. These monies can shift from the pleasures of the past to the security of having increasingly stronger in-home support systems. Beyond any additional expenses, there may be opportunities to have family and friends pick up some of the slack. Is there a friend, son or daughter that might swing by occasionally to wash hair, give a permanent, clean gutters, etc.? Seniors should not feel guilty calling on people who they’ve supported in the past. Finally, online shopping for home-delivered groceries, prepared meals and the ubiquitous Amazon one-click world are other strategies making life easier during the golden years.
When it’s time
able to make the process easier. Home junk-removers are plentiful and can make the odious task as easy as pointing and saying, “That goes, that goes and that goes.” Boom. Done. An effective way to brace for moving day is to start pitching stuff today. Start small. Regularly look for opportunities to toss out what’s not needed. If you have not worn a garment in more than a year, there’s a good chance you will never don it again. Donate it. Begin with cleaning out the garage, closets and the basement. These can be difficult areas of the house to tackle since often they contain years of accumulated detritus. Momentum builds when discarding;
the more you do, the easier it gets. Regularly donating clothing items to charitable organizations, along with serviceable home furnishings creates a mindset that if it’s not being used, it needs to be moved out. It also makes the ultimate move easier since there are fewer things to deal with. Life might be like a car transitioning through its gears. As one accelerates through the early years the shifts are fast and furious. But when a couple hits the back roads of retirement, they should consider dropping into easy riding overdrive and ease off the pedal -- time to relax and enjoy the view. To see more business and wine tales, visit Hagarty-on-wine.com
When declining health increasingly affects daily living, a move may be inevitable. Work together as a couple to make sure there is agreement on what the next move will be. The goal is to make the shift on your terms and not be forced into a quick or ill-considered decision. While choices may seem to be limited, there are options: • Moving to a small home, condo or apartment. • Choosing to live in a retirement community. • Selecting a continuing care retirement community. The third option has the benefit of a move that can include an eventual nursing home environment, if the need arises. Once a decision is made to move, prepping is important. Begin by making a room-by-room assessment of what needs to be moved, what can be sold and what can head to the COURTESY PHOTO According to statistics from AARP, nearly 90% of those age 65 and older want dump. There are services that are avail- to stay in their own homes as they age.
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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.
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. JOSH LOWE – JAN.17 Jan. 24 Contact: 540-364Josh Lowe Live 2774. at Northside29: 6 Daron Tapscott p.m., 5037 Lee Highway, Warrenton. Live on the Taproom Stage: 5 to 8 Visit www.northside29.com. Contact: p.m., Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 540-347-3704. 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Menu by UFO Food Truck & Daddy G’s Salsa. Jan. 25 Contact 540-347-4777. Sharif Live on the Taproom Stage: Stand-Up Warrenton Live at Gloria’s: 5 to 8 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewing 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance Hill. Menu by Rice Rice Baby. Contact welcomes the popular stand-up comedy 540-347-4777. series to its venue. Tickets are $15 and The High and Wides Live at Gloria’s: 8 seating is limited so advance purchase p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton.The Gloria is highly recommended. Tickets are Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes available at suwjan2020.eventbrite.com. the High and Wides, featuring Mike Castleton Chamber Players: 4 p.m., Buccino on bass, Mac Dykeman on 663 Castleton View Road, Castleton. guitar and vocals, Nate Growler on fiddle The Castleton Chamber Players, coand Sam Guthridge on banjo, mandolin founded by violinist Eric Silberger and and vocals. Tickets are $15 and seating cellist Daniel Lelchuk in collaboration is limited so advance purchase is highly with the late Maestro Lorin Maazel, recommended. Children 12 and under return with Castleton Festival veteran are admitted free with a parent or and conductor/pianist Bradley Moore. guardian. This special program includes two works Crossthreaded: 7 p.m., Live music at Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor that were programmed in consultation Road, Marshall. Local Hume band plays with Maestro Maazel. Tickets $20-40. Visit www.castletonfestival.org or phone bluegrass, country and oldies. RSVP for dinner. Contact: 540-364-2774. 540-937-3454.
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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
Burrito/taco dinner: 5:30 to 7 p.m., 10023 Wesley Chapel Road, Marshall. Wesley Chapel Methodist Church will host a burrito/taco dinner to benefit the Potter’s House of The Plains. A free-will offering is requested. All are welcome to come to “the Little Stone Church” on Wesley Chapel Road to enjoy food, fun and fellowship. For more information, call 540-364-9660. 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 concert.
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., Warrenton. Keynote speaker: Renard Carlos, council member, Town of Warrenton.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Gospel Extravaganza Service: 3 p.m., 33 S. Third St. (Robert Walker Way) in Warrenton. This service is to benefit and support the congregation of Shiloh
Baptist Church; a devastating fire destroyed their place of worship. Free admission; free-will offerings appreciated. Held at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Keith McCullough. Guests include Olde Gospel Dynamics (Reston), M.O.E. Praise Team (Reston), The Barbour Travelers (Centreville), Mike and the Nu Crusaders (Fredericksburg) and The Spiritual Harmonizers (Gainesville). Make your contributions to: Shiloh Baptist Church, 15055 Stevensburg Road, Brandy Station, VA, 22714. A light repast following the service. For more information, contact Betty Bell at 540-422-9137 or Scottie Minor at 540-270-6144.
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. 15
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 540717-9349. 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
Smaller Living, Huge Life Brunch: 9:30 a.m., 91 Main St., Warrenton (enter through glass doors on North Fifth
Street). Sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection. Featured speaker is author and downsizing consultant Brenda Mason. Annie Friedrichs also speaking along with singer Wendy Mitchell. $10 inclusive. Free childcare by calling Linda at 703-402-4385. This will be the last meeting held at Warrenton Presbyterian Church. New location moving forward. Contact: 540-272-4616. Food bank volunteer forum and open house: 9 a.m. to noon, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton. Food bank volunteer Q&A, training, retraining, stocking, recipe kits. Email: volunteer@fauquierfish.org. 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 540347-4735. Coffee & Conversation at SCSM: On Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Spiritual Care Support Ministries
Places of Worship
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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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. 18
Food distribution: 9 a.m., 341 Church St., Warrenton. The Fauquier County Food Distribution Coalition will hold a food giveaway for those who are in need from 9 a.m. until the food is gone at the Warrenton United Methodist Church. 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 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; 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 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. 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.
Jan. 25
Astronomy for Everyone: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. Evenings begin with a halfhour children’s “Junior Astronomer” program, followed by discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. Then join the NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab Ambassadors for a presentation on the latest news in astronomy and space exploration. After these presentations, get oriented to the celestial skies with a brief sky tour. Finish the evening by looking at deep space objects through telescopes provided by our astronomy volunteers. Feel free to bring your telescope or binoculars for your own exploration. Entrance gates close one hour after program start time. In the event of rain or clouds, only the “Junior Astronomer” and multimedia presentations will be provided. Contact 540-592-3556.
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.
Feb. 4
Beekeeper course: 7 to 9 p.m., Verdun Adventure Bound. The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will again host a seven-week course for those interested in becoming beekeepers. Classes begin Feb. 4. Texts, handouts ad a one-year membership in NPBA are included in the course fee of $100 per person or family. Preregistration is required. Registration is open, class size limited. Ann Harman is the instructor. Visit www.npbee.org or contact Karen Hunt at Kahu9@juno.com or 540-937-4792.
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Turnkey & trendy horse property in Purcellville It’s easy to lose yourself in the scenery of western Loudoun County, and forget how close you are to the business of Northern Virginia. Country lanes wind through sprawling estates and horse farms, past local vineyards, under forest canopies and over streams. And always in the distance is the Blue Ridge, an ever-present backdrop for this very special part of Virginia. Nothing says “home sweet home” quite like a Cape Cod, and, from the outside, 37583 Snickersville Turnpike in Purcellville appears to be the quintessential cottage. Don’t let the humble exterior fool you, however. Inside, soaring ceilings, an abundance of natural light and rich woods combine with con-
temporary details, creating an inspiring home that is simply stunning! The house is tucked into the landscape among tall shade trees for perfect privacy, with lovely views of open pasture bound by black board fencing - a truly charming setting. When the current owner purchased this property, it was in good shape, but definitely ready for a makeover. The post and beam architecture was terrific, but the interior was dated and dreary, and the kitchen and living spaces felt choppy and awkward. A narrow spiral staircase was difficult to navigate, interrupted the floor plan and ate up valuable living space. Also, a formal living room sat completely unused.
A few strategic changes to the floor plan in 2017 transformed the interior completely, resulting in a light-filled and airy home with rooms that are intimate in scale, stylish and trendy, and that flow easily from one to the next. With more informal entertaining in mind, the kitchen, great room, dining room and sitting room integrate perfectly to offer interesting spaces for all kinds of social gatherings. The kitchen is now just as pretty as it is practical; and meal preparation feels effortless with high-end appliances, an abundance of cabinetry and expansive granite counter tops. A screened porch and large sun deck adjoin the great room and offer outdoor living space to enjoy
the fresh country breezes. The main level master suite was expanded, and now features a vaulted ceiling, rich tobacco wood flooring, a spacious dressing room with plenty of closets and hand-crafted walnut doors. White on white in the en-suite bathroom simply sparkles, with radiant heated floors, a new shower, soaking tub and dual vanity. The new staircase features rebar in the handrails, adding an unexpected element of industrial design. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms with new wood flooring, and a large open loft that is ideal as a study. Comcast is available for internet service. The property is well planned for horses, with a manageable 10 acres and multiple fenced paddocks. A well-appointed stable features three matted stalls, a heated tack room, wash rack and a large loft. An expansive riding arena is adjacent to the barn. This is the heart of horse country, with access to everything equestrian. Near the towns of Purcellville and Middleburg, it is a short trip to the grocery store, lots of shops and trendy restaurants. And, if you have to commute, it’s within easy access of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. This is country living at its best. This home is listed for $925,000. For more information, contact Robin Garbe, Long & Foster Realtors, at 703307-5092. Robin Garbe Long & Foster Realtors 703-307-5092
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Some helpful tips for the new year Well, it’s out of the bag. New faces at old places. You will now see Bob Moore, the owner of Shelf Life on Main Street, regularly behind the counter at Renee’s Gourmet (15 S. Third St.) as Renee Yount is planning her retirement. Eventually the name of the eatery may change and some items on the menu, but it is expected that it will remain a fast and delicious place for you to get lunch. The rest of this column is devoted to various tips that will help you get through different areas of your life. Some of you have read the importance to fully date your documents with the full year 2020. Should you just put “20,” the date of your document could be changed. For in-
NRA firearms safety seminar offered Saturday, Jan. 18 in Sumerduck January is National Book Month. Have you read any good books lately? One of my goals this year is to read more books. I am reading “I Know This Much Is True” right now and it is very interesting. The Bealeton Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. They will be discussing “A Gentleman in Moscow” and new members are welcome. An NRA Firearms Safety Semi-
ALICE FELTS WARRENTON 540-349-0037 warrenton.news@gmail.com stance, if a will or power of attorney was signed 1/15/20, a malice-minded person could change it to 1/15/2017. Several years ago, it was suggested that one sing “Happy Birthday” when washing your hands with soap. Now you are supposed to sing it twice! The IRS also offers tips. The IRS encourages everyone to file electron-
PAM VAN SCOY GOLDVEIN 540-379-2026 pamvs2000@yahoo.com nar offered by Lock, Stock and Barrel will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Sumerduck Ruritan Club from 9 to 11 a.m. There is no cost to at-
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ically and choose a direct deposit if you are so lucky to expect a refund. The agency says it’s the fastest way to get a refund. You can get tax help 24 hours a day on IRS.gov where people can find answers to tax questions and resolve tax issues online. The Town of Warrenton suggests that you pay attention to where you place snow when you are shoveling or plowing. You should clear your downspouts to allow melting snow on your roof to flow, not collecting at your foundation. The Community Development Department also asks that you don’t pile snow on top of storm drains or overuse de-icing chemicals and salts near culverts and waterways. One of my favorite tips is really out of season, but it is good enough
to keep this tip on-hand for when it gets warm. If you like fresh corn in the shuck, you will like this. There will be no more standing in the grocery store and trying to shuck the ears while you are shopping. Once home and cooking dinner, place the corn in the shuck in your microwave. Microwave each cob for four minutes. For instance, if you put three ears in the microwave, you would cook them for 12 minutes. Take them out of the microwave using a hot pad; the corn will be very hot, and this is important to avoid burning yourself. Cut off a small part of the corn at the large end of each ear. By pushing the small end, you will remove the corn from the shuck. It will just slide out of the shuck onto a plate with no corn silks!
tend. Topics covered include: three rules of firearm safety, types of firearms, ammunition types, what to expect at the range and NRA courses that are available. If you are interested in attending, please call Susan or Chris Lyon at 540-402-1904. Also, on Saturday, Jan. 18, Bealeton Paws to Read, will be held at the Bealeton Library from 10:30 until noon. At this event, children ages 5 to 10 can read to a trained therapy dog. These dogs are great listeners and will help your child develop their reading skills. All kids must be accompanied by a parent or care-
giver and a permission slip must be signed to participate. Are you interested in learning CPR? Debra Sherbyn is offering two classes in February. Both are fivehour classes and cost $65. The classes will be held at Bealeton Massage Therapy and School. For more information, call Debra at 540-439-6502 or email her at debsline@msn.com. The Fauquier Community Theatre will present “The Rabbit Hole” weekends Jan. 24 through Feb. 9. For more details or to purchase tickets, visit fctstage.org. Have a great week!
Sheriff to hold town hall meeting in Upperville Fauquier County Sheriff Bob Mosier will hold his first town hall meeting of 2020 in Upperville on Thursday, Jan. 23, to discuss crime prevention tips, traffic and law-enforcement issues. The meeting is one of several Mosier routinely holds around the county. Topics of discussion include business-crime prevention tips, investigation updates and traffic safety, according a notice issued by the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office ahead of the event. Mosier will also take questions from the audience. The town hall meeting will be held at Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mos-
by Highway, Upperville, at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23. For more information, contact Sgt. James Hartman at 540-422-8660.
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Brunch to feature tiny house speaker Our community has been saddened by the loss of three prominent citizens of Marshall: Dock Carter, Jean Lambert and Pete Van Deman. Our hearts are broken and our prayers are with each of the families at this difficult time. Ladies, invite your friends and join the Christian Women’s Connection for a “Smaller Living, Huge Life” brunch, featuring Brenda Mason of Bumpass, Virginia, a tiny house speaker, author and downsizing consultant. Enjoy music by Wendy Mitchell and speaker Annie Friedrichs of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, discussing “How Perfect Love Overcomes Inadequacy.” The brunch is Thursday, Jan. 16, at 9:30 a.m. at 91 Main St., Warrenton. Call Linda for $10 reservations at 703-402-4385. Business owner Mike B. has mined thousands of customer leads, and it hasn’t cost him a dime. How? By using Reference USA, one of
Virginia dog competes in 2020 Farm Bureau Dog of the Year contest The first snow of 2020 arrived with a blast Tuesday. What was predicted to be “snow mixed with rain” turned into a full-blown incident with terrible roads, numerous crashes and local folks unable to get home at all. Kudos to the school bus drivers who were able to deliver their precious charges home safely even with long delays. Road conditions deteriorated so rapidly that our dedicated highway workers had an extremely difficult time dealing with road surfaces. As of this writing, things have improved and will return to normal soon. We are reading a fascinating book, totally appropriate to the present, titled “Snow.” This is a scientific and cultural exploration of the miracle of the substance called snow. Did you know that more than 315 billion trillion snowflakes fall on Earth each year. The volume also covers
BRENDA PAYNE MARSHALL THE PLAINS 540-270-1795 marshallvanews@gmail.com many powerful resources available free from the Fauquier Public Library. Over the next three months, success stories like Mike’s will be the centerpiece of Fauquier Public Library’s campaign to promote a variety of valuable library tools and services. “Every day at the library, we see how people’s lives are affected by what we can offer them,” says Maria Del Rosso, Fauquier Public Library director. “By sharing stories, we hope that more area residents will take greater advantage of the li-
ANNE DAVIS MARKHAM HUME ORLEAN 540-364-1828 hlfmhouse@aol.com why avalanches happen, record-setting snowfalls of the past and the effects of snow with climate changes. Read this interesting book to find some answers; it will be available at the Marshall Branch of the Fauquier Library (when we finish it). Our kind neighbor, Jimmy Hitt, passed away recently. He was devoted to his farm following retirement from the Vint Hill Commissary grocery department. He generously supported the Orlean Community Trail System and allowed the group to have wonderful picnics and activities such as the annual Snipe Hunt at his farm. Our condolences to his family.
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, familial status, or national origin. All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia and federal fair housing laws, which make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or elderliness, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint, call the Virginia Fair Housing office at 804-367-8530 or toll-free at 888-551-3247. For the hearing impaired, call 804-367-9753. EMAIL: fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov WEBSITE: dpor.virginia.gov/fairhousing
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brary’s resources.” The campaign will feature a variety of stories about opportunities discovered at the library: Jada S. has improved her grades and gained confidence in the classroom thanks to free tutoring at the library. Laurel G. takes the library with her wherever she goes – from the soccer field to a family vacation – thanks to the MyLibrary! mobile app. David G. avoids exhausting daily commutes by using the library’s free WiFi and workspaces. Renee Y. is never without something to read after a trained reference librarian showed her how to download library e-books. “Opportunities for all is no exaggeration,” says Del Rosso. “With more than 228,000 items in our collection and 1,100 programs every year, the library has a lot to offer our community.” The campaign is made possible by a Technical Assistance Grant from the PATH Foundation and generous financial support of the Friends of
the Fauquier Library and the Library Board of Trustees. It was designed by The Ivy Group, an award-winning Charlottesville marketing firm with extensive experience working with public libraries. Want to learn more? Visit the nearest library location to discover the opportunities that await at the local library. Fauquier Public Library has three locations to serve the citizens of Fauquier County. Each day almost 700 patrons visit one of our locations. To discover the opportunities that abound at your local library, visit www.fauquierlibrary.org, call or stop by any public library. Happy birthday to: Christie Sutherland on Jan. 11; Patricia Swanson and Lynn Windingland on Jan. 14; Cassie Waln and Judy Windingland on Jan. 15; Renita Bland on Jan. 16; Pamela Symington on Jan. 17; Samuel Elswick, David Carter, Justin Carter and Debby Wyne on Jan. 19, and Gladys Peel on Jan. 20. Everyone, have a great week!
Birthday wishes to Steve Campbell, Georgia Fischel, Rhonda Stribling, Luc Schaefer, Jillion Riddoch, John Baxley and Liz Lay. We hope your special day was the best one ever. Border collies are special dogs who have unique working abilities. The American Farm Bureau has created a contest to select the 2020 Farm Bureau Dog of the Year to celebrate farm dogs who work along with their people. Hemi, a retired 14-year-old border collie from Augusta County, is one of 10 farm dogs who will be competing for the national honor. He belongs to Judy and Leo Tammi, sheep farmers, who used and recognized Hemi’s many talents in their sheep operation. Voting is taking place on social media and we hope that he wins the big prizes. Wesley Chapel Methodist Church will host a burrito/taco dinner on Saturday, Jan.18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A free-will offering will be accepted to benefit The Potter’s House in The Plains. Plan to come to “The Little Stone Church” on Wesley Chapel Road. More information: 540-3649660.
With deep regret we note the passing of Pete Van Deman, long time resident of Marshall. Pete was active as an early member of the Marshall Volunteer Rescue Squad, was interested in local history and was a real estate agent, a talented woodworker and carpenter and an extraordinary cook, especially with black iron skillets. Plus, he absolutely loved annual fishing trips! Marge and Pete devoted many hours of work to mission efforts at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Navajoland in Arizona and areas of southwestern Virginia, plus helping with repairs to homes in our own area. A meticulous craftsman and innovative with tools, Pete made things better for many people. He will be greatly missed in the community. A friend commented, “Marshall without Pete will be like Florida without sunshine.” Rest well, my friend, and keep those skillets clean! Keep the news coming, please. We need you.
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Fauquier libraries offer opportunities for all The Fauquier County library system has launched an exciting new campaign to inform, promote and disseminate the many valuable library tools and services (all free) that are available. According to Maria Del Rosso, Fauquier Public Library director, “Every day at the Fauquier County’s libraries, people lives are positively affected by what we can offer them.” Specifically, Del Rosso said, “We want more area residents to take
Fauquier Hospital restricts visitation for flu season With more people testing positive for the flu, Fauquier Hospital is restricting visitation. They are requesting that children under the age of 13, those with chronic lung conditions or those who are pregnant not visit patients. It is also advised that if you are experiencing a runny nose, sore throat, fever or cough not to visit patients either, but if it is a necessity, be sure to put on a face mask located in the front lobby and emergency room entrances and to use hand sanitizer, conveniently located throughout the hospital, before and after entering a hospital room. I had the pleasure of attending
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JOE KORPSAK REMINGTON BEALETON OPAL 540-497-1413 joe.korpsak@yahoo.com greater advantage of their local libraries’ resources.” “‘Opportunities for All’ is no exaggeration,” says Del Rosso. Within the Fauquier library system, there
AMANDA ARMSTRONG WOODWARD CALVERTON CATLETT CASANOVA 540-295-4925 woodwardamanda1@aol.com the Fauquier County Service Award Program last week. There were many local citizens recognized for their work in county government. Congratulations to Wilma Bender Ross for her 25 years of service in the clerk of the court’s office, Lucas Jacobs for five years of service in the sheriff’s office, Butch Flippo for 10
are more than 38,000 library card holders, about 218,000 library visitors annually, circulation of more than 400,000 items in physical materials, such as books, audio-visual items and electronic materials. And with library customer/patron visits, circulation materials and program attendance - there are nearly 650,000 touchpoints annually. So, what are some of these library offerings and availabilities? There’s free in-person student tutoring; language learning with videos, books and course materials; job search tools; business and market research
tools, such as Reference USA; library computers, and free Wi-Fi, hotspot lending and workspaces. You can obtain computer assistance from whip-smart librarians. With the “My Library” mobile app, you can have your library card always available. And there’s the library’s voluminous magazines and reference books. For more information, go online to fauquierlibrary.org or get person-to-person assistance from Natalie Damewood, Bealeton Branch manager, or a member of her staff at 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton.
years of service in the Department of Fire and Rescue and Missy Holmes Landis for 30 years of service in General Services. I was recognized for my five years of service in Parks and Recreation. Paul McCulla was recognized for his 30 years of service as county administrator. The Employee of the Year award went to two departments within the county. The Department of Fire and Rescue was recognized for developing the training program “Until Help Arrives” and the Building Official Office was recognized for assisting Madison County building inspectors during an unforeseen incident. Our very own local, Lt. Jeff Morrow, who serves as a volunteer at Catlett Volunteer Fire and Rescue and works as a Fauquier County building official,
was recognized as being instrumental in both of these endeavors. The Catlett Thrift Store, located in the old Trenis IGA building on Va. 28 will be closing its doors in the next month. Stop in and make a deal. They will be offering discounts on selected items. Congratulations to Megan Day. Megan competed in the Virginia Association of Fairs Public Speaking Scholarship Program and won first place. She will be receiving a $2,500 scholarship. Megan has participated in the Fauquier County Fair Livestock competitions for many years and was crowned Teen Miss Fauquier Fair in 2016. Keep the news coming and let me know what is happening in your neighborhood.
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Presentation for parents focuses on signs of risky behavior in teens The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office and Fauquier Falcons Lacrosse is hosting a class for parents, “Hidden in Plain Sight,” on Jan. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This will be held at the Warrenton Police Department. “Hidden in Plain Sight” is a program to help educate parents on signs of risky behavior. This is a hands-on learning experience. RSVP to HIPS@fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8664. Vint Hill Craft Winery is offering a four-session home winemaking course starting on Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. The course is $399 and includes use
VEE KREITZ NEW BALTIMORE BROAD RUN 540-347-5140 veescolumn@aol.com of winemaking equipment, instruction and two cases of wine that you make. For information call 540-351-0000 or email info@craftwinery.com. The Cold War Museum is presenting its next lecture on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. at Old Bust Head Brewing Company.
Give Local Piedmont event coming May 5
“Faster Than A Speeding Bullet: Flying The SR-71 Blackbird” will be presented by SR-71 pilot Buz Carpenter. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Admission includes a $7 credit for a drink at OBH during the lecture and a tour of the museum after the presentation. For information call 540-3412008, email Jason@coldwar.org, or call Old Bust Head Brewing Company at 540-347-4777. Northside 29 Restaurant has live music on Jan. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. with Mike Simms. For information call 540347-3704. On Jan. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m., Daron Tapscott will be performing live on the Taproom Stage at Old Bust Head
Fauquier, Madison and Rappahannock counties. “The success of this day is dependent on our business community and our NPCF fund holders, who have sponsored goal-setting, cash prizes to nonprofits,” the news release said. “We thank the PATH Foundation, and each and every donor who contributes to make this day, quite simply, magical.” This year, the online giving platform will be hosted by Virginia-based, nonprofit fundraising organization, Mightycause, according to the news release. “Nonprofits will see improvements in both the design, and the materials available to support them in their one-day fundraising.” Established in 2000, the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation is a public charity that builds philanthropic capital to enhance and preserve the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison and Rappahannock counties and to strengthen the region’s nonprofit organizations.
The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation announced in a news release that beginning Jan. 15, information about Give Local Piedmont -- coming up on May 5 -- will be available on a dedicated website: www.givelocalpiedmont.org. Area nonprofits who want to participate in the annual fundraising campaign can register beginning Jan. 15. Registration closes on April 17 and early giving begins April 21. Eligibility requirements can be found on the Give Local Piedmont website. Since 2014, Northern Piedmont Community Foundation has managed this one-day fundraising event. In six years, more than $4.6 million has been raised for 210 nonprofits in Culpeper,
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Brewing Company. New Baltimore Volunteer Fire and Rescue is recruiting new members. For information, contact recruiting@nbvfrc.org or call 540-349-9004. There will be ice skating at the Northern Fauquier Community Park in Marshall, Jan. 18 to 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $10 for a one-hour session or $6 for a 30-minute session and includes ice skate rental. For information call 540-422-8550. The Fauquier Community Theatre will be presenting a Pulitzer prize-winning drama, “Rabbit Hole,” from Jan. 24 through Feb. 9. For tickets go to www.fctstage.org or call 540-349-8760. Have fun and have a great week!
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Duke, a recent visitor at the Fauquier SPCA gets some attention during the organization’s Blessing of the Animals in October. The SPCA received generous funding during Northern Piedmont Community Foundation’s Give Local Piedmont event in 2019.
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These property transfers, filed January 1-8, 2020 were provided by Clerk of the Court of 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.) Top Dollar Deal: $1,550,000 in Marshall District
Cedar Run District T. Huntley Thorpe III Tr. to Nely J. Bu Licona, 1 acre at 10051 Meetze Road, Midland. $299,000 Gary McMickle to Michael Speidel, 6334 Redwinged Blackbird Drive, Warrenton. $550,000 Stanley D. Wood to Orval A. Gent Jr., 3.1468 acres at 6591 Johnson Lane, Bealeton. $440,000 David E. Burton Jr. to Assadullah Akberzie, 7 acres at 4202 Old Calverton Road. $275,000 Terry G. Burnell to Joe Truelove, 1.001 acres at 8058 Medlock Way nr. Warrenton. $505,000 Joseph A. Farris to Matthew Lawrence Palmer, 7436 Porch Road nr. Warrenton. $369,900 Cynthia Lynn Kestner to Justin Simoni, 5-1/6 acres less 0.4312 acre at 5560 Germantown Road, Midland. $255,000 Lee District Donna S. Dugas Tr. to John Douglas Foster, 1.9397 acres at 11192 Cardinal Drive, Remington, $411,000 Suzanne M. Reid to Page Makayla Ball, 11238 Torrie
Way, Bealeton. $142,900 Marsha L. Hamilton Boyd to Shannon Lee Wade, 6161 Willow Place, Bealeton. $170,000 Center District Michael Speidel to Craig Malchow, 506 Estate Avenue, Warrenton. $420,000 Daniel L. Singhas to Tommy M. Workman, 41 Blue Ridge Street, Warrenton. $350,000 Candace H. Appleton to Lisa C. Gager, 26 Quarterpole Court, Warrenton. $272,000 Arthur R. Collins Sr. to Mauro Arellano Berumen, 101 Aviary Street, Warrenton. $241,000 Scott District NVR Inc. to Melanie Annie Jacobs, 4907 Sinker Court nr. Warrenton. $513,805 Scott A. Eversoll to Landy T. Barbera, 7129 Cavalry Drive nr. Warrenton. $450,900 Derrick G. Smith to Benjamin O. Gordon, 5059 Albrecht Lane nr. Warrenton. $355,000 Bradley Collins Poindexter to Dedric L. Bostick, 7365 Tucan Court nr. Warrenton. $605,000 Steven E. Schneider to Bradley Collins Poindexter, 1.8233 acres at 4311 Charleston Way nr. Warrenton. $679,000
Dana C. Morel to David K. Guarino, 5413 Nuthatch Court nr. Warrenton. $564,900 Trigon Homes LLC to Michael Landon Thompson, 2.3733 acres at 7021 Maxwell Avenue nr. Warrenton. $555,536 Thomas J. Dinneen Estate by Executor to Cassandra Winona Derby, 3.9680 acres at 7312 Baldwin Ridge Road nr. Warrenton. $366,000 Marshall District C. Kris Kirkpatrick Tr. to Rockwood Homes Inc., Lots 21 and 22, Cherry Hill Road, Linden. $100,000 Horst O. Heisrath to Maxwell G. Watson, 10 acres at 9291 Lee Hwy., nr. Warrenton. $449,000 Beauchamps Corp. to Key Investment Holdings LLC, 8.531 acres on Rt. 623, Upperville. $1,500,000 Arthur R. Collins Sr. to Springs Junction LLC, 0.74855 acre on Springs Road nr. Turnbull Road. $100,000 D&T Associates LLC to Maxwell Corner LLC, 33,042 sq. ft. on West Main Street; 27,230 sq. ft. on Main Street; and 0.38 acre on West Main Street, Marshall. $1,550,000
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Frances Eileen Rhodes Frances Eileen Rhodes, age 79, of Berkeley Springs, WV formerly of Manassas, VA died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at her home. Born September 5, 1940 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Ashby Nelson USN and Dorothy Mildred Poole Butler. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Wayne Rhodes, one daughter, Cynthia Lynn Rhodes of Gaithersburg, MD, two sons, Bryan Keith Rhodes of Boston, VA and Duane Michael Rhodes of Warrenton, VA, one sister, Linda Jean Robinson of Sterling, VA and one brother Wayne Ashby Butler of Point Venture, TX, six grandchildren, Matthew Hamilton Rhodes of Jacksonville, NC, Erica Jean Rhodes of Falls Church, VA, Kellen Elizabeth Rhodes of Manassas, VA, Selena Alexandra Michelle Rhodes of Jacksonville, NC, Jarod Alden Horner of Gaithersburg, MD and Mason Thomas Rhodes of Manassas, VA. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her infant son Anthony James Rhodes and two grandchildren, Conner Michael Rhodes and t Lauren Ashly Rhodes. Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 2-4. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements by Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home, 36 South Green Street, Berkeley Springs, WV.
Margaret E Shell Margaret E Shell, 95, passed away on Saturday Jan. 4, 2020. She and husband Eugene were longtime residents of Warrenton. Margaret was an avid sports woman, participating in golf, tennis, swimming, flying her own plane, and horseback riding. She was a member of the Casanova Hunt for many years. Margaret is survived by her children; Martha Jones of Martinsville, VA and Jeff Shell of Fayetteville, NY. Also a granddaughter; Jessica Baum (Brian) and five great grandchildren, all of Phoenix, AZ. A graveside service will take place on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 1:00PM, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Jeffersonton, VA. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, 540-347-3431, online condolences can be made at: moserfuneralhome.com
Peter Van Deman Peter Van Deman, 79, of Marshall, passed away at Fauquier Hospital on Jan 7, 2020. Pete was born in Nashville, TN on Nov 26, 1940, to Frank E. Van Deman and Kathryn Ayers. He was owner/agent of Van Deman Insurance Agency for 41 years. After his 2-day retirement, he became the principal broker/coowner of Fauquier Realty. Pete moved to Marshall with his family when he was 12. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1959 and attended Bridgewater College. He served his country in the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. He was a charter member of Boy Scout Troop 177, a Charter/Life member of the Marshall Vol. Fire & Rescue Dept., a Charter member of The Fauquier Citizens Academy. He served on the Board of Directors of The Fauquier Heritage Society, a Life Member of the Fauquier Lions Club, a member of Cochran Masonic Lodge, Past President Randy Carter Chapter Float Fishermen of VA, Eastern VA Surf Fishing Team, Ocracoke Island Realty Surf Fishing Team and N.C. Beach Buggy Assoc. Pete was a member of Marshall United Methodist Church. He is survived by Marge, his wife of 37 years and his beloved children, John Nalls (Dana), Susan Owens (Frank) and his grandchildren, Lauren Owens, Thomas, David, Brigid, Steven and Karen Nalls; his niece, Judy Russel and his grandniece, Elizabeth Payne and his grandnephew, Zac Payne. Pete’s great love was fishing and spending as much time as possible on a river or beach. He loved carpentry and worked on many rehab projects with both the Marshall United Methodist Church Mission Team and with “Miss” Anne Davis’ mission projects at Pine Ridge Native American Reservation in So. Dakota. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Frank Van Deman, his nephew, Chuck Van Deman and his niece, Stacy Payne. A Celebration of Life will be held at Marshall United Methodist Church, 8405 W Main St., Marshall, VA 20115 on Jan. 18 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow at the Marshall Ruritan Bldg. Memorial contributions may be made to Marshall Vol. Fire & rescue Dept., P.O. Box 225, Marshall, VA 20115. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Marshall, VA. Please visit www.roystonfh.com to express online condolences to the family.
Annie Lee Yates, 79, of Manassas, Virginia, passed January 4, 2020. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, 11:00 am at Joynes Funeral Home, 29 N. Third St., Warrenton, Virginia. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com PAYING CONDOLENCES Upon meeting with grieving individuals, those paying condolences may search their minds for words that adequately express their feelings and provide comfort. The fact is, however, that words may not be needed at all. Those who have just experienced great loss would tell you that they find the mere presence of well-wishing people provides them with a great deal of support. While a lot of expressions might come to mind, a heartfelt embrace may speak volumes about what a person attending a funeral has to say. Beyond that, any mention of the deceased or inquiry as to the health of mourner is sure to be appreciated. Making declarations of one’s willingness to help can come later. One of the reasons why people are so uncomfortable at a wake or funeral is because they’re not sure about what to do or say when offering condolences. While death may be an extremely uncomfortable topic, the worst thing you can do is ignore it when it occurs in the family of a friend or colleague. To learn about our funeral services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility, conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton. “The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.” Albert Schweitzer
Richard Lee Pressley Richard Lee Pressley, 69, of Warrenton, Virginia, passed January 9, 2020. A memorial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
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Donald Ray Embrey Donald Ray Embrey, 69 of Sumerduck, VA passed away on Jan. 6, 2020 at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. He was born on July 19, 1950 in Fauquier County, VA a son of the late William and Pauline Heflin Embrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Larry Embrey. Mr. Embrey owned and operated Donald Embrey Seamless Guttering and lived for his business. Mr. Embrey loved to hunt, fish, and spend time at the beach and he loved his family tremendously. He was a member of Sumerduck Ruritan Club. He is survived by his wife to whom he was married on June 21, 1974, Mary Novak Embrey; two children, Angel Patterson and Jeremy Embrey both of Sumerduck; two sisters, Hazel Cooper and Donna Sue Compton; and four grandchildren, Austin Embrey, Kainen Patterson, Isaiah Patterson and Kevin Myers. The family received friends from 4-6 PM Sunday, Jan. 12 at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 13 at 1:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 12714 Elk Run Road, Midland, VA by Rev. M. Peyton Embrey. Interment will follow at Sumerduck Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sumerduck Ruritan Club. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
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45 RPM record collection, orginial 50´s/ 60´s. Approx 3000. Va r i o u s p r i c e s . 571-344-4300 45 RPM records (lots of 50) 0.50-$1.00 ea, comics $2+ ea, beanies $2+ ea, pez $1+ ea, 571-344-4300 Acoustic Guitar - 2010 C F Martin D-28 and hard shell case. Like new. $1800. Owner has too many guitars and will sell cheap. dwmartin695@gmail. com Record albums $5+ ea, Sports Illustrated mags incld swimsuit $5+ ea, Old books $7+ ea, Snoppy merch $1+ ea, 571-344-4300
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273 Ford 7700 Farm Tractor Asking $8000. Call 540-292-1242 After 4 pm
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G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200 GUTTERS, FREE ESTIMATES.Jack´s Seamless Gutters. 703-339-6676 or 540-373-6644. We keep our minds in the gutter.
Hagan Build & Design. Specializing in basements but we do it all! 540-522-1056. Free estimates, licensed and insured.
JBS Excavation & Clearing, Free estimates, tree removal, horse arena, d r i v e w a y s & landscaping. No job too big or too small. 703-582-0439 JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING. Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Commercial, Residential. Demolition, land clearing, site prep, roads, drives. 540-661-0116 NO SWETT CARPENTRY & REMODELING. FOR ALL YOUR HOME REPAIR AND REMODELING NEEDS. 540-522-5577
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Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured. 540-244-2869
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FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays
3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on 1:30pm-3pm Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626.
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GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs. Free estimates. 540-222-4107; 540-825-1000 Total Lawn Care, home services. Cranium Services giving you peace of mind. Call Glenn 571-839-8495; glenn@ craniumservices. com; cranium. services.com
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’06 HONDA GOLDWING TRIKE 1800 series, 1 owner, 12,000 miles, like new. Call 540-298-8128 or 540-421-9509. 2003 Hyosung GV250 Motorcycle ($800). Vtwin engine with dual exhaust; Garage kept; low mileage; new battery; needs minor work to get up and running as it’s been unused for 3 years. E-mail nefaunt@aol.com
Design/build services. New, renovations, additions for residential. Commercial renovations & tenant uplifting. Licensed & i n s u r e d . 540-428-3050 www. s o u t h s t a r construction.com
YAMAHA - VW TRIKE will trade for car or motorcycle. As is. REDUCED TO $5000.00 Firm. 540-221-1302.
Remodeling & custom homes, Certified aging in place specialist. jprimeco@aol. com 540-439-1673. Class A, GC, LEED AP, CAPS.
1995 F150 4.9L 224k mls. New oil change, replaced rear fuel tank 2 yrs ago, tune up, new shocks, wipers, asking $1500 cash only or cashier check. 540-454-4884
Remodels; New Homes; Windows; Painting; Garages; B a t h r o o m s ; Kitchens; Decks;. Class A. Lic & insured. GMC Enterprises of VA, LLC. 540-222-3385
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Legal 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
Ruth Ann Carson Morton V. Smith Marion Mounds Peter Anderson Carroll Thomas “Knob” Hailey Catherine Virginia Robinson Constance “Connie” Daisy Carter Irene Carter Alfred Dennis Stephen Randolph Carter
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
and any other persons, including the heirs, devisees, or assigns of Kitty Dennis with their this order. Fauquier Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Fauquier County, Virginia.
Notices NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF WARRENTON The Council of the Town of Warrenton will consider appointments to fill vacancies to the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Warrenton. Any qualified residents of the Town who wish to be considered for appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals can contact Elizabeth Gillie, Town Clerk at 540-347-4505 or by email at egillie@warrentonva.gov 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. Elizabeth A. Gillie, Town Clerk
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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)
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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.
Senior Assistant County Attorney mc.anderson@fauquiercounty.gov Counsel for Plaintiff
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.
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Small Charlottesville business is currently accepting resumes for a Quality Specialist. 2-year degree beyond high school is preferred. Responsibilities include incoming QC, inspections using microscope and supplier management. Must be able to read machinist drawings, use measurement gauges, and have basic knowledge of Office software. Retirement and health benefits provided. EOE.
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with exp. in bookkeeping and HR needed for home health care agency. Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred. Must be mature and professional. Call 540-341-0212 for more information and to schedule interview.
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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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Looking for someone to snow plow three short driveways on an asneeded basis. 5 miles from downtown Warrenton and Marshall in Bellevue. Please text 202 210 0950
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Millimeter-Wave Engineer
Small Charlottesville company is currently accepting resumes for a Millimeter-Wave Engineer. BScEE Preferred. Job involves RF Engineering activities related to the production and testing of 100-1000GHz Transmitters and Receivers. Recent grads are encouraged to apply. Retirement and health benefits provided. EOE. Send resume as pdf to: rfengineer2@gmail.com
Micro Assembly Technician
Small Charlottesville company is currently accepting resumes for a Micro Assembly Technician. Two years Electronics technician degree or equivalent/similar is preferred. Experience working under a microscope with microelectronics if preferred. Retirement and health benefits provided. EOE. Send resume as pdf to: electech2@gmail.com
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER Virginia’s top community newspaper (2018) is looking for an experienced general assignment reporter. Breaking news, public safety, agriculture, environmental issues, local politics and education are all topics that need to be covered in this largely rural -but never boring -- central Virginia county. Looking for a strong fulltime writer with a persistent news focus, to file stories for a weekly print paper and robust website. Best candidate will live or relocate to Fauquier County or nearby. Fulltime salary and benefits. Send resume and cover letter, plus at least ten news clips to: Robin Earl, managing editor, Fauquier Times – rearl@fauquier.com. Call 540-272-1852 with questions.
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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Power Washing
Windows Cleaning
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Professional Services Fauquier Community Food Bank & Thrift Store Donations - No Monday Tues - Friday 9:00 - 3:00 Sat 9:00 - 1:00 249 E. Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 540-359-6054 Fauquier_thrift@yahoo.com
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GAINESVILLE 8074 Crescent Park Drive | 703.753.7910
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Luray | $224,900 Custom built colonial with garage, 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Ready for occupancy, a ratified contract non contingent offer will receive a new deck or $2500 in closing costs. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659
FOR SALE
Catlett | $650,000 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 | $549,000 Lovely Victorian home on Culpeper St in the heart of town. 6 BR, 5 BA. Hardwood floors through out, custom woodwork.Â
Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659
Midland | $1,100,000 Colonial 10,000 SF Home on 10 private acres. 500 SF Kitchen with sub zero fridge, 500 SF master bedroom with extra large master bathroom and a mini fridge. Finished basement with in-law suite and full kitchen, bar area, prewired high speed internet through out the house, and media room. Call Judy Rose | 540.359.5366
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.
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Midland | $499,900
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Warrenton | $469,000 Catlett | $569,000 White Rambler with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, In a great Huge colonial on almost 10 acres with 4 BR, 2.5 BA close to Quantico and Garrisonville. Extra location just outside town limits. Main level wood large family room w/fireplace, 2 car garage, floors, vaulted ceilings, a brick fireplace and lower level is finished. large deck, and horses allowed. Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409 Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659
Culpeper Lot 1 VACU140246 - $99,500, 8 acres Lot 2 VACU140258 - $137,500, 10.38 acres Lot 3 VACU140254 - $115,500, 10.21 acres Lot 4 VACU140248 - $115,000, 10.07 acres Lot A VACU140256 - $132,500, 10.22 acres Lot B VACU140260 - $124,500, 10.42 acres All 6 Lots VACU140262 - $625,000, 59 acres
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Amissville | $349,999 Rambler with 4 BR, 3 BA with a full basement. New kitchen, appliances, cabinets, hardwood floors,and bathroom updated. Call Don Robertson | 540.229.3825
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UNDER CONTRACT
Bealeton | $325,000 Beautiful and pristine 3 BR, 2.5 BA Town Home meticulously maintained in an all new neighborhood. Perfectly located for shopping in Warrenton, Culpeper and Bealeton. Call Don Robertson | 540.229.3825
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Warrenton | $275,000 GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 2 Houses for the price of one in the Heart of Warrenton. One 2 Br, 1 BA Cottage and One 1 BR, 1 BA Bungalow. Both have family rooms, kitchens, laundry and enclosed porches. Properties share utilities, Sold As - Is Condition Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409
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