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Students return to classrooms Tuesday - again

Police: Man who drove suspects to Jackson Street murder scene is arrested By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Fauquier County’s 20 public schools welcomed students back to school buildings this week after two weeks of all-remote learning following the holiday break. Although smiles were mostly hidden behind masks Tuesday, teachers and students seemed excited to be taking another tentative step toward normalcy. By the end of this week, 6,891 Fauquier County students will have returned to their classrooms part time. Half of those whose families chose the hybrid model will attend school Monday and Tuesday and the other half Thursday and Friday. They’ll also have three days of asynchronistic learning from home. See STUDENTS, page 5

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Jamie Edgar, assistant principal at H.M. Pearson Elementary School, was wearing her “ray of sunshine” costume in honor of the first day back to school Jan. 19.

The man arrested Jan. 12 in connection with the Oct. 6 shooting death of Marshall resident Derek De La Iglesia allegedly drove two people to and from the scene of the murder, according to the criminal complaint filed with his arrest. The murder, the complaint alleges, Tyrik D’Andre was the result of a botched atSimmons tempt to rob De La Iglesia. Tyrik D’Andre Simmons, 22, a convicted felon, was interviewed and arrested this week in Warrenton by detectives from the Warrenton Police Department and charged with being an accessory to second-degree murder after the fact. He remains in custody, according to court records. See MURDER, page 4

Toddler killed Saturday in alleged hit-and-run By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

A 2-year-old child was struck by a vehicle at about 11:30 a.m. Jan. 16 in an apparent hit-andrun traffic crash on U.S. 29 near Della Street in José Santiago Opal. The FauMendoza quier County Sheriff’s Office reported the toddler, who was hit by a southbound vehicle while they were in the roadway, succumbed to their injuries at Fauquier Hospital shortly after the crash. José Santiago Mendoza, 65, of

Bladensburg, Maryland, turned himself in the next day, according to sheriff’s office spokesman Sgt. Steven Lewis. Mendoza was charged with failure to stop for a traffic crash that resulted in injury or death, a class 5 felony. He remains held in custody without bond. Investigators were able to track down the suspect so quickly because a witness to the incident provided the license plate number of Mendoza’s vehicle to law enforcement, according to the criminal complaint filed with Mendoza’s arrest. The plate number matched a 2002 Mitsubishi registered to Mendoza and a See HIT AND RUN, page 4

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TEMPERATURE CHECK: Fauquier High varsity cheerleader Ellie Bunch has her temperature checked by cheer coach D.J. Christian as she arrives at last Wednesday’s boys basketball opener vs. Kettle Run. High school sports competition returned to Fauquier County last week for the first time since March 13, 2020, when the pandemic hit. See the sports section for more coverage.

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Supply constraints mean local Phase 1b rollout could take months By Robin Earl and Coy Ferrell Times Staff Writers

As Fauquier County Administrator Paul McCulla put it Tuesday, the vaccination situation locally is “massively confusing and massively unclear” thanks to the conflicting information coming from officials at the state and federal level. (See accompanying story.) As Phase 1a – which was spearheaded by hospital systems -- nears completion, the effort to vaccinate those in the Phase 1b group is being led by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District, the division of the Virginia Department of Health that includes Fauquier, Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. Most vaccinations currently are being administered at a central site in Culpeper. Shortages in the supply of actual vaccines are causing concerns among local officials. “Please understand that our health district, along with the rest of the state, is facing a severe shortage of vaccine in relation to the demand,” RRHD Health Director Wade Kartchner said Tuesday. “We will be expecting only 600 to 1,500 doses of vaccine each week for the next four to eight weeks -and have nearly 25,000 people in the queue.” Additionally, Fauquier Health CEO Chad Melton said Tuesday that 164 Phase 1b residents were vaccinated at the hospital this week, a group that included Fauquier County School Division staff members and other county employees. But those are relatively small drops in a very large bucket: Fauquier County has about 71,000 residents.

Vaccination phases

Gov. Ralph Northam announced Jan. 13 that Phase 1b would include a larger portion of the population than previously planned. As of Tuesday, these are the individuals eligible to be vaccinations in the current phases of Virginia’s vaccine rollout. • Phase 1a: Health care workers and long-term care residents. • Phase 1b: Front-line workers -- including school employees --, all individuals aged 65 years and older, people living or working in correctional facilities, homeless shelters and migrant labor camps, and persons aged 16 to 64 years with a high-risk medical condition or disability that increases their risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

How to register

A form is available at rrhd.org to register for vaccinations under Phase 1b. As vaccine becomes available, health department representatives will call those who have registered to arrange an appointment. All persons aged 75 years and older who require assistance completing the online survey register for a vaccine may call 540-308-6072 to speak with a health department employee. (Anyone who has already filled out the survey should not call this number, as it will result in multiple entries.)

Perspective: Two local residents have died of COVID-related illness since the start of the new year.

New cases of coronavirus

Outbreaks

Virginia: 4,526 Tuesday; 451,076 to date Fauquier: 19 Tuesday; 3,143 cases to date Perspective: The seven-day average of new cases in the state is 6,161 per day, the highest it has been. Sunday’s report logged 9,914 new cases in the state, but a change in reporting may have contributed to some of the increase. For the county, the average number of new daily cases in the last seven days is 39.

Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests) Virginia: 13.6% RRHD: 10.0%

Hospitalizations

Virginia: 20,066 Fauquier: 113 Perspective: In the county, there have been 23 COVID-related hospitalizations in the first 18 days of 2021. That pace is unprecedented since the beginning of the pandemic.

Deaths

Virginia: 50 Tuesday; 5,798 to date Fauquier: 30

Virginia: 2,162 total (806 outbreaks in long-term care settings -- resulting in 24,935 cases and 2,795 deaths – 752 outbreaks in congregate care settings, 190 in health care settings and 133 in correctional facilities, 114 in child care settings, 55 in colleges or universities and 112 in K-12 facilities). RRHD: 27 total (13 in long-term care settings, seven in congregate settings, three in a correctional setting, one in a health care setting, one in a childcare setting and two in a K-12 setting); 1,173 cases have resulted from those outbreaks. Perspective: Fauquier Health’s The Villa at Suffield Meadows is the latest Fauquier County facility to report an outbreak of cases. Five employees and seven residents tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In the state, five of the last seven weeks (between Nov. 15 and Jan. 2) have recorded the highest number of outbreaks since the start of the pandemic. Those weeks each recorded between 83 and 99 outbreaks. Before Sept. 27, the greatest number of outbreaks in any one week was 60.

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assist in the vaccination effort, and everyone is eager to work together, McCulla said. But that eagerness, he emphasized, can only be put into action if there are enough vaccine doses to go around. McCulla said plans are in the works for the county and the hospital to host other vaccination clinics, utilizing both hospital staff and county EMS workers, to augment the health district’s rollout. But, McCulla stressed, no concrete plans have been made because it remains so unclear how many doses will trickle down through the supply chain to local hospitals and health departments each week. See LOCAL, page 3

See STATE, page 3

Additionally, the Fauquier County Department of Social Services can assist county residents aged 75 years old or older with registration. The phone number is 540-422-8400.

Phase 1b vaccine survey for front-line workers

Business owners or managers who employ workers directly involved in public-facing, face-to-face interactions in the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District may complete a survey at rrhd.org to be placed on the list of employers requesting COVID-19 vaccinations for their staff.

In Fauquier County, 2,720 people have received at least one dose of the vaccine as of Tuesday, 279 county residents have received both doses. The county has a population of about 71,000 people. Across Virginia, which has a population of about 8.5 million, 341,388 people have received the first dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and 36,826 people have received both doses. A total of 943,400 vaccine doses have been distributed to vaccination sites around Virginia as of Tuesday. That means that about 36% of available vaccine doses have actually been administered.

COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, Jan. 19

By Jill Palermo and Robin Earl Hopes of an accelerated vaccine rollout in Virginia were dashed last week after a promised boost to the state’s supply from the federal government failed to materialize. Vaccinations for those falling under Phase 1b, which includes by far the largest swath of the population eligible for a vaccine, may not be completed until well into the spring. Information about Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts changed frequently last week as officials scrambled to keep up. First, on Jan. 12 the Trump administration announced it was releasing a reserve of vaccine doses and told states to expand eligibility for priority vaccinations. Based on that promise of additional supply, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Jan. 13 the next phase of the state’s vaccine rollout – Phase 1b -- would be expanded to make eligible residents who were not previously part of the priority rollout. But by Jan. 15, the Washington Post reported – and the head of the federal administration’s vaccine task force soon confirmed -- that no such federal vaccine reserve existed, throwing the state’s plans into disarray. “Honestly, right now we’re just trying to get clear answers from the federal government,” a spokesperson for Northam told the Virginia Mercury on Friday. Those answers weren’t what state officials hoped to hear. Army Gen. Gustave Perna, head of the Trump administration’s “Operation Warp Speed” task force, told state officials “there isn’t any stockpile of frozen vaccinations,” said Dr. Daniel Carey, Virginia’s secretary of health and human resources, during a Saturday press conference.

Vaccinations by the numbers

McCulla and other county officials have been working with Fauquier Health and the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District to

Promised federal supply never materializes, throwing states’ plans into disarray

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Warrenton leaders get a first look at what an Old Town gathering space could look like By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

It’s not a final drawing. It’s not even a first draft. But Warrenton Town Council members got a peek last week at what the First Street parking lot could look like after a major makeover. Charity Furness of Experience Old Town Warrenton presented some rough ideas to council members at their meeting Jan. 12, and council members seemed intrigued with the idea. They gave the nod for Furness to pursue funding ideas for a formal design and eventually, construction. Virginia Main Street provided the rendering services at no cost through Frazier Associates, said Furness. The project – if money could be found for it -- would create a natural gateway to the farmers market, a permanent outdoor dining space and a flexible area that could be used for art and entertainment. It would provide a community gathering place adjacent to Town Hall and the Warrenton Visitor Center. The initial drawing shows First Street permanently closed to traffic. A bandstand is sketched in behind Town Hall, creating a plaza for concerts and other events. Furness said that Experience Old Town Warrenton could apply for local and state grant funding -- including Virginia Main Street’s Downtown Investment Grant -- to assist in funding the project. Many grants require local municipality matches due to the nature of the improvements, she said. At this time, there is no cost estimate available. Warrenton Mayor Carter Nevill said Monday night that he’s been dreaming of something like this for Warrenton for years. “I think it’s a wonderful idea,” he said. “We need public spaces that are well integrated

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Above: This view shows how a new plaza could look from the 1st Street parking lot, looking toward Main Street. Left: This preliminary drawing shows a bird eye view of the front of Warrenton Town Hall on Main Street, with a new look for 1st Street and behind town hall. into the shopping districts, throughout the town.” He recalled talking with Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer during the early days of the renovation of the town hall at 21 Main St. “We both looked out at the corner and agreed this would be a great space for a plaza.” He admitted that the corner in question – at 1st Street and Main – is currently a dysfunctional intersection for both pedestrians and motorists alike. The idea to turn it into a public space – a “lingering” space, as Nevill called it – is a great one, he said. “This is without surveys or site plans, but I think it’s a project that can and should come to fruition.” He said that now, everything happens on Main Street, but projects like this can entice people to explore more of the area. “It could create opportunities for lots of other businesses.” Nevill acknowledged that once the project is examined more closely, complications like drainage and storm management will surely arise.

But he said he’d like to see the plan included in the town’s Capital Improvement Plan. “It would be a wise investment.” He also cited EOTW’s pursuit of grants, and the possibility of public private partnerships. “I can see the enthusiasm building for something like this. Some people have been saying we should make Main Street into a pedestrian mall, but this is a perfect solution. It’s a new concept for what Main Street could be.” Town Councilman Bill Semple (Ward 2) is enthusiastic about the idea too. He said he’s seen similar concepts work well in other communities, including Boulder, Colorado and Williamsburg, Virginia. “I like the idea of taking a narrow street like First Street and making a sort of pedestrian mall. We need more creative spaces in the downtown area, where people can park their car and spend some time.” Semple pointed out that the town’s comprehensive plan shows the value of small “parklets” -- walkable,

landscaped areas. “Connecting every street from Horner Street to Main Street isn’t necessary. I think it’s a good idea to limit vehicle traffic on some streets to make room for some public spaces.” He added that he is in favor of spaces that allow people to sit and eat outside. “Every successful downtown has a strong collection of restaurants. Restaurants are fundamental to the success of downtown areas.” He also floated the idea of spaces that could allow for small pop-up markets throughout the week, rather than just one big farmers market on Saturdays. Nevill said he’s eager to build on the success of Roll Out Warrenton, a plan that allowed restaurants to expand their seating outside in parking spaces on Main Street. “People have really loved it. They’ve told me that they want it to stay. During this very difficult year, it has been wonderful to be a part of something so positive and uplifting.”

Local Phase 1b rollout could take months Federal supply LOCAL, from page 2

“What is going to drive the swiftness or slowness of this vaccine process … is going to be the supply,” McCulla said. Finding personnel and spaces to set up clinics is not an issue, he said. More than 30,000 Fauquier County residents fall into the Phase 1b category, McCulla estimated. Based on his conversations with hospital officials, he said a single joint county-hospital clinic might be able to provide up to a few hundred shots – that is, if the hospital has any surplus supply of doses at all. “If the clinic is only for 100 or 200 [doses], then this could last for months,” McCulla cautioned. “I think those are the numbers we could be seeing unless the federal government is able to expand” the speed of distribution.

Melton said Tuesday a “formal plan” for the hospital’s role in Phase 1b vaccinations will be announced later this week. Meanwhile, the health district director put a stop to new vaccination appointments last week, saying the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District systems and staff were “overwhelmed” amid the expansion of Phase 1b. “As Gov. [Ralph] Northam said, we ask everyone to be patient as we work out the details to implement this change,” said Kartchner. “It will take time to pivot to this new environment. We are working closely with all our localities as well as hospitals, private providers and pharmacies to increase vaccine availability as soon as we possibly can.” The health district restarted the registration system on Tuesday, but Kartchner cautioned there may be

long waits between signing up and actually receiving a shot. “To understand the issue better, think of this situation as waiting in the ticket line to get into a concert,” Kartchner said. “If there are only three ticket windows open and 100 people in each line, adding another 1,000 people to each line doesn’t make the process go any faster. All it does is make people angry and frustrated. The answer to this is to open more ticket windows, or in our case, to get more vaccine.” Last week, Kartchner reached out to Fauquier County officials to ask for assistance in the administrative tasks around registering county resident for appointments, McCulla said Jan. 14. Efforts are ongoing to establish additional phone lines – and people to staff those phone lines – in the near future, McCulla said.

STATE, from page 2

Instead, they were told the current “just-in-time” production of vaccines will keep supply relatively stable, Carey said. “They said they felt pretty confident that without new vaccines, that’s what we should expect.” Each state is allocated vaccine doses from the federal government; state governments, in turn, are responsible for distributing doses to health departments and hospitals throughout the state. Virginia’s goal is to inoculate 50,000 people per day in an effort to approach “herd immunity.” But during the press conference Saturday, Virginia officials said the state’s current supply of roughly 100,000 doses per week – that is, a little more than 14,000 doses per day -- likely won’t change until March or April, making that goal unattainable for the foreseeable future.

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Toddler killed Saturday in alleged hit-and-run HIT AND RUN, from page 1 Fauquier detective called Mendoza, who “advised [the detective] that he went to Culpeper” on Saturday. A Mitsubishi emblem was also found at the scene, the complaint said. Lewis said that sheriff’s office detectives are investigating the incident with assistance from the county’s Department of Social Services. He declined to provide any additional details about the victim or why they may have been in the roadway. A passing motorist stopped to attend to the victim in the middle of the road until emergency services personnel arrived, Lewis said. The first responders then administered first aid and transported the child to Fauquier Hospital, where the child died. Lewis asked anyone who has taken pictures or video of this incident

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to not share them to social media platforms. Anyone with pictures or video that might be valuable to the investigation may call the sheriff’s office non-emergency number at 540-347-3300.

The criminal complaint alleges Simmons told investigators “he picked up two subjects in Culpeper on Oct. 6 and drove them to Warrenton. Mr. Simmons identified one of those passengers as the shooter.” The passenger allegedly identified by Simmons has not been publicly named. De La Iglesia was found in his car, deceased from a gunshot wound to the upper body the afternoon of Oct. 6; the vehicle was parked outside an apartment building on Jackson Street in Warrenton. Simmons, the complaint says, told investigators the two individuals got out of his vehicle in Warrenton and “then ran back to his car telling him they ‘robbed’ the guy and got his ‘weed.’” Simmons then drove the two individuals back to Culpeper, the complaint continues. Simmons saw news reports about the homicide later that day and realized “there was a murder where his passengers had been.” De La Iglesia grew up in Bealeton and had just moved to Marshall in the days before his murder, according to friends and family members. He was a 2017 graduate of Liberty High School, where he played football. The Warrenton Police Department is still actively investigating the crime, with the assistance of Virginia State Police and The Federal Bureau of Investigation. Further charges are expected, according to a Jan. 12 press release from the Warrenton Police Department.

Simmons has convictions in Lynchburg, Manassas areas

A Jan. 12 press release from the Warrenton Police Department identified Simmons as residing in Madison Heights, which is outside Lynchburg. The criminal complaint, however, lists an address in Manassas as his place of residence.

Regardless, Simmons has been charged with numerous crimes in both the Lynchburg and Manassas areas since 2017, according to Virginia court records. Some of those court records list Simmons’ address as Madison Heights, and others, Manassas. His most recent conviction was in Prince William County, where he was convicted of possessing a schedule IV drug, a misdemeanor, stemming from an incident in December 2019. In February 2018, Simmons was arrested – and eventually convicted – of destruction of property, a felony, in Bedford County. He spent two months in jail for another felony destruction of property charge in Amherst County stemming from a separate incident during the same month. Simmons’ previous convictions, all misdemeanors, include falsely identifying himself to a police officer in Warren County, trespassing after being forbidden – on two separate occasions – in Prince William County and disorderly conduct in Prince William County.

Warrenton Farmers Market set to resume this Saturday Weekly farmers markets will resume Saturday, Jan. 23 in Warrenton and will continue until mid-March. The winter farmers markets will take place both indoors and outdoors at the Warrenton Community Center each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This will be the first time the farmers markets will continue through the winter; in past years, farmers markets have taken place in Old Town Warrenton until November. More information is available at the Warrenton Farmers Market Facebook page.

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Students return to classrooms STUDENTS, from page 1 The 3,476 students whose families have chosen virtual learning will learn synchronistically through a classroom video camera two days a week (half on Mondays and Tuesdays and half on Thursdays and Fridays) and through  asynchronistic learning three days a week.  About 66% of families have chosen hybrid learning for this semester, which is 3% higher than when school started with hybrid learning in the fall. School division spokeswoman Tara Helkowski said that limited internet cafes, for students whose home internet service is below par, will begin Jan. 25. Schools closed to students mid-December because of a workforce shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic; as of Jan. 14, there were 32 staff members quarantining and nine active staff cases. Two bus routes are still without drivers, but Helkowski said she expects those routes to be filled soon. She also said that the mitigation strategies in place to guard against coronavirus transmission are the same that were in effect in November and December; no new protocols have been put in place. School nurses – part of Phase 1a -- and some teachers – Phase 1b eligible – have received the COVID-19 vaccine, but appointments are limited, said Helkowski, but she expects more appointments to open up soon. School Board Chairman Donna Grove (Cedar Run District) commented Monday on the governor’s new directive about opening schools. She said, “I am very encouraged by the change from ‘schools should be closed’ to ‘schools need to be open.’” In a press conference on Jan. 14, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) addressed the need for schools to reopen for in-person instruction. He stressed that mitigation strategies are working and that transmission is not generally happening at high rates

Students at H.M. Pearson Elementary enter school on Tuesday morning (top left); Warrenton Middle School Principal Mark Malloy, with students arriving for their first day back at school (top right); Pearson Principal Mark T. Marchinetti greets students with a COVID-safe elbow bump (center); Pearson students come off the bus, ready for a day of in-school learning (bottom photos). PHOTOS BY CARSON MCRAE/ MCRAE VISUAL MEDIA

in school settings, even though the virus is still spreading quickly in the general community.   Northam said that although vaccinations of teachers is an important step, vaccination should not be a requirement to open classrooms to students. “Children are hurting right now; families are hurting; we hear it every day,” he said. “Test results are going down. …. We all need to collectively get our children back into

school and that’s where they need to be for a lot of different reasons.” Grove said, “Personally, I have received very few emails/calls regarding the return to classrooms tomorrow. I am hopeful that our mitigation strategies will continue to work and that this is the first step toward getting our students back into the classroom fulltime.” School board member Susan Pauling (Center District) said Tues-

day morning that she has received numerous emails, both in support and against the decision to move forward with the hybrid plan. She said, “Fauquier County Public Schools has proven that with the mitigation strategies in place, students can safely return to the buildings. I remain optimistic that this is the right move for our community.” Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

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Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce pivots

100th anniversary agenda seeks to restore business vitality By John Hagarty

Special to the Fauquier Times

The definition of optimism in 2021 is an aggressive pro-growth agenda. After one of the most difficult financial years in history, it would be understandable if a business-boosting organization was tentative. But not for the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1921, a pandemic cannot alter its track record, and a vigorous plan to return to normalcy is on the docket. As the largest and most experienced business association in Fauquier County, the chamber promotes its own members while representing the county’s commercial interests as a whole. Its goal this year is to double down on past successes and revitalize the business community, which admittedly, took a beating in 2020. Last year, under chairman Chris Coutts’ tenure, the chamber had to cease meeting in person. Since all of the organization’s revenue-generating events were in-person gatherings, those revenues plummeted; it forced a host of retrenchment actions, includ-

ing the release of its executive director. Faced with such challenges, Coutts was determined to start over and created a playbook full of fresh ideas. Now, Marianne Clyde, a respected businesswoman has taken the reins as chairman. Her goal is to further ramp up the chamber’s online presence the first part of the year. Then, hopefully with the easing of COVID-19, return in the latter half of the year with faceto-face programs that will restore the chamber’s luster. “The chamber’s strength is faceto-face networking, but we are now pivoting so we can be more directly beneficial to members’ businesses. We will be offering better advocacy and better programs for online networking, including a new video program called ‘Chamber Chat,’ a bi-monthly effort to keep members up-to-date on recovery actions,” explained Clyde. Gov. Ralph Northam’s December executive order limits some gatherings to 10 or fewer people; it’s anticipated that will be lifted on Jan. 31. See CHAMBER, page 7

The Fauquier Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on Zoom this year.

Left: Marianne Clyde, chairman of the board of the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce. Right: Chris Coutts, immediate past chairman of the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce received a gift for his service from the board of directors.

Golden Rule Builders presents a fresh face

Rebranding builds on 34 years of success

New look for an established business

By John Hagarty

Special to the Fauquier Times

In 1987, Joel Barkman strapped on his carpenter’s belt and began building homes. Today, some 700 homeowners in Northern Piedmont are enjoying the results of his commitment to home building and remodeling. In the beginning, GRB had only a modest goal of building two or three move-in-ready homes a year. Around 1990, it evolved to include a focus on custom home construction. Such houses typically take a year or more to design and build. Remodeling projects can run from 30 days to three months. Recently, the concept has been expanded to include a Golden Rule Lifestyle Homes division. Using conventional designs and deliverable in a three-month period, the model better matches younger families’ timing and budget needs while maintaining the firm’s reputation for quality. Remodeling rounds out the company portfolio. Barkman said, “Today, our goal is to produce 50% new homes and 50% remodeling. We’ve had an increase in new home construction recently, but our goal is to strive for an equal balance between the two businesses. “I’m particularly proud of our in-house design capability. We have always done our own designs, but we’ve stepped up those efforts quite a bit.” New home construction is divided into two contracts. One is the design/build, followed by the contract to deliver a finished home. Design is a critical aspect of the effort since all else follows from it. In 2013, GRB moved to its location in Catlett. The quarters include a company showroom where clients can make exterior and interior home selections at one location.

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Joel Barkman of Golden Rule Builders, in front of his Catlett business. The firm serves the nine counties surrounding Fauquier County, which is its home base. “We try to stay within an hour’s drive time for any project. The majority of our homes are in Fauquier. It’s where we love to be. It’s where people know us best.” said Barkman. The firm has 30 employees with about half administrative staff and the remaining field employees.

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“We feel blessed to have thrived in today’s environment,” said Barkman. The firm created a structure so it would not have to shut the company down if anything like the pandemic hits again. There are four different office entrances, separate restrooms, and the ability to conduct all meeting virtually. “We have minimized direct contact among the staff. That’s both good and bad. It kind of wears on some staff who are more communicative and like group interaction.” At first, a few remodeling projects were put on hold by customers. Otherwise, COVID-19 has had no impact. “It’s probably promoted more work because people are sitting at home saying,

On Nov. 12, Golden Rule Builders celebrated 34 years in business by launching its new brand with a ribbon-cutting at its office at 3409 Catlett Road, Catlett. The Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce, former clients, and well-wishers attended the event. “We rebranded to further fulfill the community’s need for exceptional homes and lifestyles, to continue to be profitable, and for God’s glory,” said owner Joel Barkman. In March, Stephanie Kennedy joined the firm as its marketing manager and quickly assessed the rebranding need. Her goal was to increase sales, especially within the remodeling business. “I saw a need to create new a logo to help further drive sales,” said Kennedy. The new brand is a sleek, modern-looking logo showcasing a bold GRB underscored with a thin line design reading Golden Rule Builders. The new symbol will grace its fleet of 20 vehicles, all its signage, stationary, business cards and related promotional materials. Companies typically rebrand to better differentiate from competitors. It can help a business stand out by showcasing what makes them different and better. Even the largest organizations rebrand when needed. It also reenergizes the company’s leadership and employees by focusing on a recommitment to the firm, said Kennedy. ‘We’ve been wanting to do this project. Now’s a good time to start,’” explained Barkman. About eight remodeling projects are currently in progress. New home construction has grown, too, especially with the favorable interest rates that are available. Currently, 10 homes are in various stages of construction. See GOLDEN RULE, page 7

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Chamber of Commerce seeks to restore business vitality CHAMBER, from page 6 One of the chamber’s assets is a contract with Premier Hospitality, formerly the chamber’s event contractor. Today, the firm handles staffing, event planning, online presence, administrative functions and membership duties. The sunny spot in the chamber’s dark skies is membership. Leaders anticipated a significant drop in roster numbers but it didn’t happen. “We did not lose many members,” said Clyde. “Membership is now about 525, which is not much off the mark from early 2020. That was a real blessing.” Annual membership dues – which have not been raised this year -- range in cost depending on the size of the company. Non-profits pay $165, agricultural entities $200, small businesses $245. From there, cost depends on the firm’s size. Dues top out at $1,125 a year for companies with more than 100 employees. There are eight membership categories.

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A new plan calls for increasing community relationships, increasing access to chamber resources and revitalizing performance; all the goals are harnessed to a shift in direction. “In January, everything we do will be online. We had a Zoom town hall meeting on Jan. 15 in partnership with Fauquier Health. An expert panel discussed the county’s rollout of the vaccine,” said Clyde. Another Zoom get-together will be held on Jan. 20, called “Business Heroes Celebration.” It will honor chamber and business community members who have gone above and beyond during these challenging times. To sign up for public Zoom meetings, members can go to the Events link on the chamber’s website. Clyde said, “We are trying to include the community in a lot of our new offerings. One of our goals is to make the economy better community-wide, while also making it easier to do business for our members.”

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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the chamber this year, many of the 2021 programs will be centered on the number 100. There will be a business challenge to achieve 100 new engagements on social media. Without leaving home, and at no cost, members can

Golden Rule Builders rebrands GOLDEN RULE, from page 6 “Our greatest asset is our people. Our team is highly competitive, skilled, and produce excellent work. I am proud of all of them. We are not here to see how big we can get. We are here to serve the community,” Barkman said. When asked about the name he chose for his company over three de-

go to the chamber Facebook page and place their social media addresses on it. Members can then “Like” and follow each other’s accounts. The intent is to build familiarly among the members and support their businesses. There will also be a 100-mile challenge. Participants will walk, run, swim or bike for 100 miles on a pace and segmented distance set by themselves. The miles are individually recorded, and when the goal is achieved, the “athletes” submit their names to the chamber. Participation in the challenge will be open for six months, allowing ample time to achieve the goal. Later in the year, there will be a live awards ceremony (safety permitting) recognizing the winners. The registration fee for the challenge is $35. A 100th anniversary leadership luncheon series via Zoom will showcase business coaches. The experts will offer ways to improve business performance and will provide tangible tools to do so. The series is scheduled to run once a month throughout the year. On Feb. 17, a series of inspirational speakers will debut on Zoom as a monthly educational offering. The first meeting will feature an internationally known adventurer who is seeking to become the first woman to sail the seven seas and climb the seven summits, the highest mountains of each of the seven continents. “She is fascinating,” assured Clyde. Starting in March, the chamber hopes to return to in-person lunches. “The first couple of meetings will likely be in a hybrid fashion with a limited number of live attendees and the rest participating via Zoom,” Clyde said. “Our ultimate goal is to benefit the community through education, inspiration and networking. We want to be a multifaceted clearinghouse of information.” By July, the chamber is hopeful that much of its conventional meeting format will be safely in place, including the ever-popular Warrenton Spring Festival in the fall. The year will hopefully close out with a 100th year gala celebration in November. “We are optimistic and excited about the direction our chamber is going. We expect to have 100 new members by this time next year,” said Clyde. cades ago, Barkman said, “Being a Christian and having the belief that we are here to serve our fellow man, I wanted to focus on who we are rather than using my name. “I chose Golden Rule Builders because it’s the rule we live by it in our business dealings. It also helps our employees and myself stay centered on why we’re here.” For a comprehensive description of its design/build services, materials, and more, visit https://www. goldenrulebuilders.com.

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Videographer: the media is not ‘the enemy of the people’ This message was written by a videographer, Michael C., who lives in Loudoun but has ties to Fauquier. His heartfelt message about demonization of the media is one we echo. He speaks specifically about photographers and videographers, but his words apply to all journalists. I am a member of the media. Had my employer been hired to film the events of Jan. 6, it is likely that I would have been down at the Capitol on that shocking day last Wednesday. I know cameramen, sound recordists, producers and production assistants who were at Wednesday’s events, doing their jobs, trying to make a living. I know production colleagues were inside the Capitol when it was breached and were told to shelter in place, caught unaware of the situation, fearful that they might not make it out alive. One of my former colleagues, after being pelted with bottles and other objects, escaped the area he had been filming in the nick of time with his camera equipment-his livelihood -- right before members of the media were attacked and their equipment destroyed. A day later, I saw the video of Associated Press photographer John Minchillo being viciously attacked because someone, somewhere in that crowd decided he was “antifa.” He is not antifa; he was taking photos and documenting history for our future generations. I must say, there are two or three protestors who deserve to be recognized and commended for potentially saving that man’s life by escorting him out safely. What those people did to Minchillo pales in comparison to the murder of Officer Brian Sicknick of the U.S. Capitol Police Department and the brutal beating of another police officer on the Capitol steps. The bottom line is this -- members of the media have been targeted by an element of the president’s supporters since before he was inaugurated, contributing to today’s climate of political violence. That AP photographer could have been me or any one of my wonderful colleagues and we might not have been lucky enough to make it out unharmed. Each of us got into this business presumably for the simple fact that we grew up enjoying movies or wanted to shed light on the truth through journalism. All of my colleagues, those I know and don’t

know, are brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers, uncles, aunts, friends ... and the rhetoric towards the media over the last five years has placed their lives, and potentially my own, in danger. I am one of the lucky ones. I haven’t had to cover a Trump campaign event or protest. I haven’t had bottles thrown at me or been called horrible epithets. When the president of the United States says that the press are the “enemy of the people,” people listen. They really do, and they act on it. And it must stop if we›re to move forward as a united country. So, I would like to ask for a favor of everyone who reads this. Maybe you personally don’t trust the media and of course there are issues with today’s 24-hour news cycle. We’re not going to fix any of that overnight. But if you know someone, or meet someone, that earnestly uses the term “fake news,” or parrots the words of our 45th president that the media is the “enemy of the people,” please just stop for a second and think about the hundreds of thousands of journalistic professionals who are just trying to do our jobs. Think about the cameraman who’s just been hired to document the day’s events. Is he really your enemy? No matter how easy it may be to shrug off or how harmless it may seem at the time, this is incredibly dangerous rhetoric. It matters. It really matters and we’re starting to see the effects of it with real, human costs. It is rhetoric that leads to a complete distrust in truth and facts, leads to a large portion of our country thinking the most deadly pandemic in over a century is fake, and it has now contributed to the seat of our republic being attacked. That rhetoric puts the lives of our fellow Americans in danger. It puts the lives of me and my friends in danger. Stop and think of me and my countless colleagues and say something. The media is not some faceless entity out to lie to you. We have to move past these last several difficult years, particularly after the events of Jan. 6. As a former colleague wrote on social media after he was attacked on the Jan. 6: “I am not an enemy of the American people. I am not a liar. I work in media. I am your neighbor, your friend, your nephew, your cousin, your brother, your son. I am an American citizen.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thank you, Supervisor Holder Trumbo “The opposite for courage is not cowardice, it is conformity. Even a dead fish can go with the flow.” – John Hightower, NFL player, Philadelphia Eagles This quote feels particularly appropriate and perhaps even too forgiving when I think of the large numbers of Republicans who continue to “go with the flow” in their support for [President] Donald Trump and the elected officials who have aligned themselves with him, even in the face of his outrageous lies and inciting a mob attack on our Capitol. It was with gratitude and admiration that I read the recent letter by Fauquier County Supervisor Holder Trumbo, in announcing his disassociation from the Republican Party. His explanation was clear, articulate and painfully heartfelt. He apologizes for his own role in stating, “I am disappointed in myself, the president and a party that appears to me to be more about its own preservation than standing up for what is right. I have assisted in

the enabling of this and I recognize that I have been wrong.” He emphasizes that his core values have not changed, but “I believe that people should free themselves from such blind allegiance. Seek facts and the truth that they reveal rather than selecting random information from dubious sources as support for preconceived notions.” Trumbo concludes with stating that elected officials are there to serve their constituents and not themselves. Holder Trumbo has demonstrated that there are still elected officials who place country over party and who truly represent the ideals upon which our nation and its democracy were established. He exemplifies the honorable, dedicated public servant we need now more than ever. I want to publicly thank Mr. Trumbo for showing true courage and patriotism during this critical juncture for our country. KATHY KADILAK The Plains

Writer is disappointed in Rep. Bob Good’s presidential election objection Fauquier County’s representative Bob Good R-5th formally objected in Congress to the results of an American presidential election. I sent him the following letter because his constituents must strenuously oppose his defiance of our democracy: Congressman Good: I write on behalf of myself as well as: my fifth great-grandfather, Raphael Wimsatt, Continental Army veteran of the Revolutionary War; my sixth great-grandfather, Jesse Hand, delegate to the 1787 Convention of the State of New Jersey to ratify the Constitution of the United States; my great-grandfather, Clarence W. Townsend, U.S. Army veteran of the Spanish-American War; and my grandfather, Thomas E. Hall, U.S. Army veteran of World War II -- whose memory and patriotic service you have insulted

by your treasonous actions. I am utterly appalled that you, as a member of Congress and an American, would object in any way to the result of a United States election. You should be ashamed of yourself, standing up against the democracy that my ancestors and countless Americans were willing to risk their lives to defend. I am a registered Republican, but I am an American first, as you and all members of Congress should be. I voted for you once, but I will never vote for you again for any office as your skewed values will never justly represent those of us who know how precious our American freedoms are. You should resign immediately as you obviously do not support or value the government or the Constitution you swore to uphold. DEBORAH FANCHER Warrenton

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World War II baby: Our past lights the way forward I was a post-WWII baby of a returning soldier and a nurse who had administered to wounded veterans. It was difficult for both of them to adjust to life after the war … to come to terms with all the death and destruction that the world had endured; but, in the end, they did. My father suffered from combat fatigue (PTSD) but still began work in a railroad yard; my mother transitioned from a surgical unit to obstetrics. He wanted to work with his hands; she wanted to bring new life into the world. The healing process had begun. They were not unique; the country was in the same place but, in the end, most were made whole again. Harry Truman was the president and his “no nonsense” approach to the job won over most of my family. One of my uncles, who survived kamikaze attacks in the Pacific, became a history professor and wrote a biography on Truman. Uncle Gene said, “He was one of our greatest presidents because he held the world together as it healed.” My father was not a fan of any Democrat leader. He blamed FDR

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for the high numbers of American war dead … the dead that included his brother. He wouldn’t be comfortable until a Republican, Eisenhower, succeeded Truman. But despite his unease, he united with other Americans who sought to rebuild their lives centered on family and American values. They had many struggles ahead of them, but they rolled up their sleeves and went to work. They rebuilt the world, and in the process rebuilt themselves. They became our “greatest generation,” not only because they won a war that had engulfed the entire world, but because they had the strength to rebuild a better one. I remember what many of my relatives, all of them first-generation

Totally missing the real enemy to our democracy Just finished reading all the articles in the Fauquier Times opinion section for the Jan. 13, edition. Conjures up in my mind, in some part(s), a flock of vultures waiting for the roadkill to expire, not to mention the biblical caution “Judge not that ye be not judged.” [Matthew 7:13 KJV] So be it, you are now on the record for better or for worse. As for me, I’m struggling to determine the difference between “The Fighting Irish” and “… fight like hell to save your country …” Maybe we should impeach the chancellor of Notre Dame — not! The adjectives: self-serving, baseless, disinformation, charlatan, traitors, demagogues, ignorance, deranged, mob [all taken from the opinion pieces to which I will add double standard and disingenuous] could categorize many of the responses published, but I digress. Lest you misunderstand my point, I welcome all these opinions because they are the essence of our democracy. My major disappointment is the silence of responses to the cancel culture, censorship of such discourse by Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and others, not to mention gun control [or worse gun removal], which I deem a greater danger to our democracy than any president, past or future. In time, I submit the attack on the Capitol, as ill-conceived and horrendous as it was, will become but a blip on the radar of history, not unlike Pearl Harbor, 9/11, Flight 77, Flight 93, and the lives already lost through the burning, looting and destruction of our major cities in 2020! Does this excuse the lawbreakers from their lawlessness? Of course not! Last, from my 38 years in the intelligence business, military and civilian, serving in the Middle East and South America, I have learned at least one truth: Persons who carry an American flag do not make a freedom-loving American any more than a person carrying a MAGA flag makes a Trump supporter. To prove my point, notice the photo [same Fauquier Times issue] of an alleged pedophile [standing with our nation’s flag] who once ran for public office within our own community. RON NIST Warrenton

Americans, said, “America is the light that shows the way.” They led the way, and the world followed. Even now, they show us the way forward. They put their faith in the promise of America and in the belief they would see better tomorrows. And, they were right. It is easy to get down in these times. We see the tumult around us. We see some of our leaders seeking to divide and corrupt us for political gain. They prey upon our fears and grievances in order to turn us into victims … victims willing to serve their personal ends. Most Americans reject these demagogic leaders; instead, they seek leaders who can find common ground and lead us forward. Most Americans care about government and believe government honestly applied can make a positive difference in their lives. And, when forced to choose, they chose law and order over the mob ... the mob that didn’t seek constitutional justice but rather an imposition of their will. Our founders conceived a constitutional framework of government and

believed people could rule themselves indefinitely. They created a functional political system of balance; upon whose scales, self-interest versus common good could be weighed. Our founders also knew, in the broad span of time, the government would not always make correct decisions in the people’s interest; and, ultimately, the people would have to make corrections. And, to that end, they gave us our most precious right; they gave us the right to vote and shape our own futures. Thomas Paine said, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” And, as it was with 18th century Americans, so it is with us today. Our times cry out for a return to civility and moderation in both domestic and international arenas. We voted for a new president to take us there, and we must support him in the difficult challenges ahead. We can rebuild a better America. After all, we saved the whole world before; surely, we can save ourselves now. Don Bachmann is an opinion writer who lives in Marshall.

Fauquier Health looks back on 2020 Moving ahead during difficult times In healthcare, each day is filled with new discoveries and new possibilities. We embrace this spirit at Fauquier Health. We are inspired every day to deliver amazing care to our community, and we are constantly evolving and striving to find new ways to support the health and wellbeing of all the people we serve in Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock and other surrounding counties. Last year was full of unprecedented challenges. These challenges greatly impacted our hospital, our frontline healthcare workers and first responders, and those living in our communities. Together, we faced loss and sacrifice. It is during challenging times like these that it is important to focus on the positive by celebrating accomplishments and achievements. Even though last year we all were stretched beyond comprehensible limits, we held onto hope for a brighter future. That hope enabled us to identify strength within and find opportunity for growth. In 2020, Fauquier Health expanded the services we provide by welcoming several new physicians and providers to our hospital family -- including a certified nurse midwife, a neurologist, three interventional radiologists to establish full time coverage, and a new OB/GYN provider. With these new additions, our medical staff has grown to more than 200 providers strong. This growing medical staff has allowed us to expand important services regionally. Last year, we expanded our women’s health program through a new midwifery program; we expanded upon our surgical weight loss and bariatric program, and improved upon our ability to offer minimally invasive robotic surgery with our new DaVinci Xi robot and dedicated Globus ExcelsiusGPS Spine robot for spine surgery. Our cardiac catheterization lab, which opened in 2019, saw a tremendous 125% growth in volume. We understand every minute matters in the case of an emergency, so having the ability to provide lifesaving operations locally is instrumental for the health needs of our community. We have fully moved all cancer, hematology and infusion services into the new Cancer Center facility to provide care through the latest advances in tech-

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nology and combined with comfort for a patient centered approach. In addition to adding new programs and services, we have enhanced our efforts in the areas of patient safety and quality. Fauquier Health has achieved reaccreditation by the Commission on Cancer, Joint Commission re-accreditation for Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Lab, as well as reaccreditation for Chest Pain by the American College of Cardiology, all in the year of 2020. All of this great work could not have been accomplished without our extraordinary team. We are grateful for our providers, nurses, clinical staff and all of our hospital, practice and long-term care employees, who are on the front lines providing high-quality care for our patients. We also appreciate the outpouring of encouragement and support we have received from our community partners and the community at large – the parades, meals, donations of PPE and other supplies have meant the world. As we start a new year, we remain focused on safeguarding our community from the effects of this pandemic and expanding access to care. Fauquier Health is proud to partner with our local health department to support vaccination efforts and curb the spread of this dreadful virus in our communities. We look forward to expanding services and programs as we continue to recruit new clinicians, invest in facility and technology upgrades and partner with local organizations and community partners. CHAD MELTON CEO of Fauquier Health STEVE WOJCIK Chairman, Fauquier Health

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On December 14, 2020, Virginia Natural Gas, Inc. (“VNG” or “Company”), filed an application (“Application”) with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) for approval and certification of natural gas facilities pursuant to the Utility Facilities Act, §§ 56-265.1 et seq. and 56-235.9 of the Code of Virginia. Through its Application and pursuant to Rule 80 A of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), 5 VAC 5-20-10 et seq., VNG also seeks approval to implement Rate Schedules VI-TRFT, VI-LFT, and VI-IT, and Terms and Conditions for Pipeline Transportation Service. VNG seeks approval and certification of natural gas facilities to provide incremental transportation capacity to its customers including Columbia Gas of Virginia (“CVA”) and Virginia Power Services Energy (“VPSE”) as well as to maintain reliable service in the area. Specifically, VNG seeks to: (1) Transco Interconnect Pipeline: construct approximately 6.2 miles of 30-inch diameter steel pipeline in new right-of-way (“ROW”) extending north from the Company’s existing natural gas transmission system located near Quantico, Virginia, and interconnecting with the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (“Transco”) via an interconnect station in Catlett, Virginia. (2) Transco Interconnect Compressor Station: construct a compressor station in Prince William County, Virginia. (3) Quantico Parallel Pipe: construct approximately 3.5 miles of 30-inch diameter steel pipeline in new ROW that runs parallel and adjacent to the Company’s existing Joint Use Pipeline located in Fauquier County, Virginia. (4) Mechanicsville Metering and Regulation (“M&R”) Station Upgrade: install additional metering and regulating equipment to accommodate the increased capacity at the existing M&R Station within existing Company-owned property in Hanover County, Virginia. The Transco Interconnect Pipeline, Transco Interconnect Compressor Station, Quantico Parallel Pipe, and Mechanicsville M&R Station Upgrade are referred to collectively as the “Project.” The Company asserts that because this existing ROW is inadequate to construct the proposed Project, VNG is seeking new permanent ROWs, as well as temporary workspace easements, during construction as described below. VNG’s desired in-service date for the proposed Project is December 31, 2023, which accommodates the requested in-service dates of the Project customers. The Company represents that the total estimated cost for the proposed Project is approximately $205.6 million, including approximately $103.6 million in pipeline-related costs and approximately $102.0 million in compressor station-related costs (2020 dollars). VNG asserts that approximately 86% of the capital cost of the proposed Project will be attributable to CVA, and VPSE. The remaining 14% of costs will be attributable to VNG’s utility customers through base rates. Additionally, VNG seeks to implement three new rate schedules to recover the capital costs of the proposed Project: Rate Schedules VI-TRFT, VI-LFT, and VI-IT (collectively, “Rate Schedules”). VNG, through the proposed Rate Schedules, would offer new services that are made possible by the proposed Project. VNG also proposes Terms and Conditions related to the Rate Schedules. VNG asserts that for Rate Schedules VI-TRFT and VI-LFT, the rates are based on the estimated costs of the individual Project components. VNG represents the final costs associated with the Project are unlikely to be known at the date service commences. VNG asserts that it will commence billing on an estimated rate basis, subject to true-up, when final costs and improved estimates of actual operating expenses for the proposed Project are known and available. VNG states that service pursuant to Rate Schedule VI-IT would be provided at the incremental operating cost associated with providing the service. The Company proposes that a forward-looking estimated operating expense would be submitted to the Commission prior to the commencement of service of the proposed Project. As proposed, all customers taking service under Rate Schedules VI-TRFT or VI-LFT would be eligible for interruptible service under this rate schedule. The Company’s Application describes the existing area of the proposed Project, as well as environmental, environmental justice, public safety and economic development considerations. Proposed Pipeline Route Descriptions Transco Interconnect Pipeline For this approximately 6.2-mile route, the natural gas pipeline corridor will begin at the existing Quantico Compressor Station and run north in, or adjacent to, an existing electric transmission line ROW for the first 5,000 linear feet where the corridor crosses into Prince William County, Virginia. It continues north in, or adjacent to, the existing electric transmission line ROW for another 11,000 linear feet where it intersects Warrenton Road (Route 606). From there, it continues northward almost in its entirety in the existing electric transmission line ROW until crossing the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. Then it turns west and then northwest as it crosses Nokesville Road and ends at the proposed tie-in point with the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC pipeline. Transco Interconnect Compressor Station The proposed site for the Transco Interconnect Compressor Station is located at 13215 Farmview Road in Nokesville, Virginia, which is in Prince William County. The Transco Interconnect Compressor Station will occupy approximately 15 acres of the total 36.8-acre property for the footprint of the station and associated construction laydown and workspace areas and will reserve the remaining acreage undeveloped to provide a buffer from neighboring properties. The property is adjacent to the proposed Transco Interconnect Pipeline on the east side of the proposed alignment and is just south of Route 28. Quantico Parallel Pipe For this approximately 3.5-mile route, which parallels VNG’s existing Joint Use Pipeline corridor, the natural gas pipeline corridor will begin at the tie-in point at the existing regulator station along Laws Ford Road. From this point, the corridor runs south, crossing Laws Ford Road and running alongside existing power lines for approximately 8,000 feet through agricultural land. Then the alignment crosses Sowego Road and continues south along the eastern side of the power lines for approximately 5,500 feet where it reaches Courthouse Road. Finally, the corridor continues south past Courthouse Road for approximately 4,000 feet where it terminates. Mechanicsville M&R Station Upgrade The Mechanicsville M&R Station Upgrade will be installed within the footprint of the existing 0.27-acre station parcel located in Hanover County at 8187 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111. The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health emergency related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the declarations of emergency issued at both the state and federal levels. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter shall be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. For the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS, INC., FOR APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF NATURAL GAS FACILITIES (THE VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS INTERCONNECT), AND FOR APPROVAL OF RATE SCHEDULES AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE CASE NO. PUR-2020-00283

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matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing or subsequent Hearing Examiner’s Ruling for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information. The Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing in this matter, among other things, scheduled public hearings on VNG’s Application. On June 14, 2021, at 10 a.m., the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing, with no witness present in the Commission’s courtroom, for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. On or before June 10, 2021, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. On June 15, 2021, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means, a hearing will be convened to receive testimony and evidence from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. Electronic copies of the Application and other supporting documents, as well as the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa R. Crabtree, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On or before June 7, 2021, any interested person may file comments on the Application electronically by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00283. On or before March 22, 2021, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at: scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00283. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing. On or before April 20, 2021, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118, or electronically at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, including, but not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00283. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Company’s Application, the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, and other documents filed in this case may be viewed on the Commission’s website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/CaseInformation. VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS, INC.

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WARRENTON ICE DANCERS FINISH FIFTH AT NATIONALS

In their first senior level appearance at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Molly Cesanek and Yehor Yehorov of Warrenton finished fifth in ice dancing Saturday in Las Vegas. Of their national TV performance, Cesanek said, “We have been truly loving the process of developing our artistry and are inspired to keep growing.”

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Fauquier Times | January 20, 2021

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Falcons’ main man is Thurman By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Wanna know how short this boys basketball season is? The Fauquier Falcons completed a fourth of their abbreviated boys basketball season last week by going 3-0 with wins over Kettle Run, Warren County and Liberty. Coach Wayne Brizzi unveiled a new lineup anchored by his top returnee, 6-foot-4 senior sharpshooter Thurman Smith, who shined with 23 points and 15 rebounds in a season-opening 57-54 overtime win against Kettle Run. “Thurman worked on his skills in the offseason. Last year he was mainly a shooter. Now he handles the ball and sets other people up. He’s 6-4. Height is nice, he can still shoot it and take it to the hole. He’s become a great leader for us,” Brizzi said. As a result of his blistering start, Smith is drawing interest from NCAA Division 3 schools Ferrum and Eastern Mennonite, both in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. As usual, Brizzi is looking for contributions from everyone on his 13-man roster, which includes nine juniors, two sophomores and just two seniors. Also serving a key role is Sam Potucek, a senior who plays some point guard and keeps the team in balance. “Sam has given us a lot of leadership. Knowing what to do makes a difference. He’s a coach on the court,” Brizzi said. At 6-5, Chris Chirasello gives the Falcons rebounding and interior defense. Shooting guard Luke Harris scored 12 points in the KRHS win

Senior Thurman Smith (at right) has been the engine behind Fauquier’s 3-0 start. The shortened 12-game Northwestern District basketball season is in full swing after pandemic delays. The district tournament is Feb. 2-4 with regionals Feb. 9-11.

FHS fast facts

Coach: Wayne Brizzi (27th year) 2019-20 record: 13-8 Early games: beat Kettle Run 5754 (OT); beat Warren County 63-50; beat Liberty 61-53 Returning varsity players: G-F Thurman Smith (Sr.), G Samuel Potucek (Sr.), G Luke Harris (Jr.) and plays solid defense. The new point guard is Oscar Lemus Mendoza, with Michael Fitts also doing some ballhandling. Trevor Lawson is emerging as an energy guy off the bench. Dyan Taylor had seven overtime points against Kettle Run, and shoots well. “Coming into the year we lost a lot of points and we lost a lot of rebounds and stats. It was up in the air how we’d start out,” said coach Brizzi. Despite the strong showing, Brizzi isn’t sure what to expect of a squad consisting mostly of new “well-schooled” players up from JV. He notes Kettle Run played without star guard Jordan Tapscott and Liberty was short-handed as well, missing star guard Russell Morton. The Falcons still haven’t played powerful Handley or Culpeper, another expected title contender. “We’re playing well and working hard. We’re happy to be 3-0 but want to build on it,” he said. The veteran coach is also pleased with how well FHS has enacted COVID safety protocols. “Our administration and trainers are doing an unbelievable job. If you’re a parent you’ve got to be happy to have your kids come here,” Brizzi said.

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Liberty’s Frazer: ‘We love that we’re playing’ By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Pat Frazer got his Liberty boys basketball players to individually watch a Facebook streaming broadcast of last week’s Fauquier vs. Kettle Run game as a scouting tool. “I shared my stream and they watched on their own, and we talked. I can do this from now on,” said the Eagles coach. In a year like no other, with ever-present COVID protocols, lost practice time and what amounts to basically half a season, Frazer is embracing the moment. “We love that we’re playing. I can’t emphasize that enough. There are 42 schools in the state of Virginia not playing winter basketball,” the 17-year veteran coach said. Coming off a solid 13-10 year, Liberty is revamped as key players Derrick Brooks, Bryan Barnes and Tre White graduated. The team has also taken a hit with returning standout Russell Morton out until around

Cougars return Tapscott, Robinson By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

At 24, Christian Yancey is still the spring chicken in terms of boys basketball coaches in Fauquier County. As he enters his second year, he credits Fauquier coaching icon Wayne Brizzi and long-time Liberty coach Pat Frazer for teaching him the craft. “I look up to them and they help me. Frazer beat me last year by throwing a double trap on Drew Tapscott (Kettle Run’s best player), but it’s great to have those guys to talk to and learn from,” said Yancey, whose Cougars opened the season with a tough 57-54 overtime loss to

Brizzi’s Falcons. Yancey is a fast learner: he guided Kettle Run to the regional playoffs last year and is out to do it again. The Cougars graduated their superstar scorer in Tapscott, a powerful guard who could single-handedly win games, but return two key players in sophomore Jordan Tapscott and junior Jacob Robinson and a third returnee in junior forward Joey Shull. Tapscott, who is Drew’s cousin, has potential to emerge as a big-time player, and Robinson shined as a star football receiver with equal potential in basketball. “They are athletes and I’m going to ask a lot of them on the defensive

and offensive side,” said Yancey. He said Robinson, whose brother played basketball at Randolph-Macon College, has filled out considerably, while Tapscott “is our most athletic guy out there and has got all the skills. I’m challenging him to take the next step.” Junior Damien Sirisena is the new point guard after playing JV last year. Junior Cooper Gohlmann was a role player on varsity last year and will step into a bigger role as a senior. “He’s a good shooter,” Tapscott said. Junior Cole Roeber will also contribute. Kettle Run has opened 0-2. The young coach learned last year not to

Liberty fast facts

Coach: Pat Frazer (17th year) 2019-20 record: 13-10 Early score: Lost to Fauquier 61-53 Key returnees: G Russell Morton (Sr., pandemic protocol), G Coy Shepard (Jr.), G-F Dakota Lindsay (Jr.), G Hunter Humphries (Sr.), G Brian Ryman (Sr., injured), F Nehemiah Gaskins (Sr.) Jan. 27 due to COVID quarantine protocols and sparkplug Brian Ryman is injured. What’s left is an emerging mix of newcomers Frazer hopes will jell. “We are a little inexperienced, no question, but we feel we can still run our transition.” Frazer said. “We hope that comes through in a couple weeks. It better since we only have a couple weeks left.” The Eagles are 0-1 after falling to Fauquier 61-53 Saturday. “We played pretty well in the second half. We’ll get better every time, but it’s tough,” See LIBERTY, page 14

Kettle Run fast facts

Coach: Christian Yancey (second year) 2019-20 record: 11-12 (made regionals) Early scores: Lost to Fauquier 5754 OT, lost to Culpeper 55-45 Key returnees: G Jordan Tapscott (Soph.), F Jacob Robinson (Jr.), F Joey Shull (Sr.), G Cooper Gohlmann (Jr.) panic when his team was 1-6. The Cougars got hot at the end and upset Handley in the Northwestern District semifinals to make regionals. “We have a lot of shooters and haven’t clicked yet. Our offense is a complex offense and we have not had the practice time to get there. The camaraderie is there and we need to work on playing together,” said Yancey.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | January 20, 2021

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW

How’s the view up there? Falcon girls see region berth in their future By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

The Fauquier girls basketball team is tall on the court, and the 2021 Falcons also have tall hopes for this season. Fauquier recorded its first winning season in more than a decade last winter with a 14-10 overall mark. More importantly, the Falcons became a factor in the Northwestern District race after years in or near the league’s basement. Fauquier was third in regular-season district play. Millbrook won the regular-season and tournament crowns, but the Pioneers, James Wood and Sherando are not in the mix after Frederick County opted to delay winter sports until March 1. “We are pushing to be at the top,” Foddrell said. “Most of all we have to come to play hard every night regardless of who we are playing. Play every game like it’s the last game of the season.” The starting lineup includes two 6-foot-1 players, two at 5-11 and the fifth at 5-9, which should make them imposing on the backboards. That length also fits into Foddrell’s emphasis on disrupting opposing attacks. “Our strong point will be our defense, that’s where we will focus our attention as a team,” Foddrell stressed.

Fauquier fast facts

Coach: Brian Foddrell (Third year) 2020 record: 14-10 Varsity returnees: Emma Carter (Sr.), Skyler Furr (Jr.), Makayla Foddrell (Jr.), Shannon Seilers (Soph.) Early results: Beat Kettle Run 39-25; beat Warren County 37-31; beat Liberty 44-24

Kettle Run fast facts

Coach: David Noonan (First year) 2020 record: 5-15 Varsity returnees: Maddy Edwards (Sr.), Faith Schaefer (Sr.), Mary Maxwell (Sr.), Ashley Hume (Jr.), Emma Humphries (Jr.), Madison Canterbury (Jr.), Kate Bloom (Soph.) Early results: Lost to Fauquier 39-25, Lost to Culpeper 35-32

Liberty fast facts

Coach: Quynh Nguyen (Third year) 2020 record: 8-15 Varsity returnees: Allison Corvin (Jr.), Robin Morton (Jr.), Nicole Costanzo (Jr.), Brianna Gutierrez (Soph.), Lauren Leatherman (Soph.) Early results: Lost to Fauquier 44-24 Returnee Emma Carter is the lone senior and will be counted on for all-around play. Junior Skyler Furr was the league’s leading shot blocker last winter and already has seven in a game this season. Classmate Makayla Foddrell will be a key in initiating the halfcourt offense after playing primarily inside last year. Both Foddrell and Furr were second-team all-district in 2020. Fauquier entered the week at 3-0 including double digit district wins over Kettle Run and Liberty.

Noonan is Cougars’ new coach

First-year coach David Noonan, a former KRHS assistant, assumed control of the program

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After years of rebuilding, the Fauquier girls basketball program, powered by all-district returnees Makayla Foddrell (pictured) and Skyler Furr, look primed to make regionals. in late October, replacing long-time coach Ellen Allen, who had retired. “It’s a tough situation for all of us,” Noonan said. “But especially for them having such a short amount of time to adjust to a new coaching staff and a new system. But they’ve bought in and their confidence continues to grow each day.” The coach credits his crew of seven varsity returnees and the squad’s work ethic, calling them “phenomenal. I give a lot of credit to them for showing great leadership and my staff for bringing such great energy and enthusiasm every day,” Noonan praised. When asked for expectations this winter, Noonan said he wants the Cougars to “compete every game. Leave it all out on the court.”

WRESTLING PREVIEW

LOADED LIBERTY SETS SIGHTS ON FIRST STATE TITLE Fauquier is reigning state champ, Kettle Run also potent By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Coaches always talk about depth, but the top postseason team awards in high school wrestling often go to squads with the most thoroughbreds. Liberty High School placed third in the 2020 state tournament to go with silver medals at the Region C and Northwestern District levels. Liberty coach Wes Hawkins believes his 2021 Eagles can be even better this winter. How amazingly strong could the Eagles be? Hawkins says he has “six or seven” individuals capable of winning Class 4 state gold medals this campaign. “We’re going to make a run at it,” Hawkins said earlier this week of the quest for the school’s first-ever state wrestling crown. “We have a core group of six or seven kids who are really good,” the 14-year head coach said. Carrying huge momentum and possessing elite talent, the Eagles look to join county rival Fauquier, which won its third state title in 2020, as state champion. The Class 4 meet is Feb. 18 in Virginia Beach. Senior Mason Barrett will be seeking his third consecutive Class 4 crown after winning at 120 pounds last season. Sophomore Colin Dupill is coming off a 132-pound gold medal run. The duo will wrestle at 132 and 138 pounds, respectively, this season. Royce Hall was fifth at 170 and will go to 182, giving Liberty another expected state title contender. The state team race will be different this winter, as 2020 runner-up Great Bridge is not wrestling due to its local COVID-19 concerns. Hawkins said his team will still see plenty of fierce nearby competition.“In the last five years, we’ve had two schools from Fauquier County in the top

Fauquier fast facts

Coach: Chad Hoffman (1st year) 2020 team results: Won Class 4 championship, Region C championship and Northwestern District championship Top returnees: D.J. Richards (Class 4 state champion 126 pounds), Eric DeWald (Class 4 runnerup), Ben Bell (Class 4 fourth place), Reece Kuhns (fifth place)

Liberty fast facts

Coach: Wes Hawkins (14th year) 2020 results: Finished third at Class 4 state tournament; took second at Region C and Northwestern District tournaments Top returnees: Mason Barrett (Class 4 state champion, 120 pounds), Colin Dupill ( Class 4 state champion, 132 pounds), Royce Hall (Class 4 fifth place, 170 pounds)

three every year. “We’re just beating each other up,” he laughed at the local rivalries. He also said Eastern View and Jefferson Forest could be in the title picture as well.

McLaughlin leads Kettle Run

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused coaches across the board to alter their timetables. Liberty and Fauquier both had more of their wrestlers see considerable action through youth teams, which has forced Kettle Run to play catch up. “Yes, it has,” said Mike Foy, the Cougars’ nine-year head coach. Foy said the severely shortened season has amplified the time element with the district tournament already less than three weeks away. “I’ve been coaching this team for a long time,”

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Led by reigning state champions Mason Barrett (left) and Colin Dupill (right), Liberty is one of the favorites for the Class 4 state title, which will be contested Feb. 18 in Virginia Beach.

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Coach: Mike Foy (ninth year) 2020 results: Fifth in Northwestern District Top returnees: Matt McLaughlin (third at 2019 Class 4 state meet at 126 pounds; missed postseason last winter due to injury), Logan Hall, A.J. Breeding Foy said. “This has been my most challenging year yet because of that. Trying to organize and cram so much in quickly is very complicated. “All you can do is stick to the very basic fundamental things. You can’t go crazy trying to show too much. Instead, you’ve to make sure they are focused on doing the little things correctly.” Foy is heartened by his wrestlers’ response to the lack of mat time. “A lot of my guys took it seriously and worked out. I was happy we came into the season in pretty good shape. They are happy just to compete, and want to do well.” The Cougars will build around a trio of seniors See WRESTLING, page 14

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WRESTLING, from page 14 this winter. Matt McLaughlin, who will wrestle at Davidson, was third in the state at 126 pounds two years before missing the entire 2020 postseason due to injury. McLaughlin will be at 138 or 145. Logan Hall (132) and A.J. Breeding (152) also will be instrumental to the team’s success. Foy also has some promising young Cougars, citing Abram Chumley (182) and Luke Stiurgis (113) with potential for a “big leap forward this year.”

Hoffman takes over at FHS

Chad Hoffman believes the true test for the Fauquier Falcon wrestling program will come at the Feb. 6 district tournament. The new coach has a solid core of returnees, but Fauquier also lost numerous heavy contributors to graduation. The retoolling means there are a slew of youngsters in the lineup as well as some current vacancies. “We understand we lost a lot of talTAKE YOUR PROJECT TO REALITY! WEWE TAKE YOUR PROJECT CONCEPTION TO REALITY! WE TAKE YOUR PROJECTFROM FROMCONCEPTION CONCEPTION TO REALITY! ent,” said Hoffman, who was a Falcon assistant last season. “But [we] also re-

placed those holes in our lineup with some very good wrestlers that are capable of attaining plenty of success.” Hoffman takes over the reigning state champions following Doug Fisher’s resignation after the Falcons swept the district, region and state crowns last winter. “We weren’t sure what to expect with this season,” Hoffman said, lauding the coaching staff and wrestlers for continued progress toward goals, but much work remains. “It’s easy to work on our strengths, but we’re so focused on improving on our weaknesses,” he added. Fauquier has a quartet of 2020 state Class 4 place winners as the current foundation, led by sophomore D.J. Richards and senior Eric Dewald. Richards won the gold medal at 126 pounds last winter, while DeWald wrestled to the state silver medal at 160. Hoffman often stresses wrestling’s mental aspect and practices are geared toward developing the mind as well as technique. “We want them to be students of the sport. I’m excited to see what this group will do come February,” he said.

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These property transfers, filed Jan. 7-13, 2021, 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: $2,900,000 in Marshall District Cedar Run District

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Cynthia Mallon Lewis to Victoria Faith

Duane Thomas Basham to Arceli Saldana,

David P. Blanchard to Demetria Stein,

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5.5389 acres off Rt. 612 nr. Sowego.

11001 Blake Lane, Bealeton. $305,000

Warrenton. $225,000

John Carpentier to Michael L. Hale,

Kelly Green to Soutonnoma Ouedraogo,

Jeremy D. Dove to Rachid Rouiller, 6480

10 acres at 5021 Hideaway Hill Lane,

Biondi Trust to Phillip Bailey Brown, 7432

10871 King Nobel Lane, Bealeton.

Goochland Street, Warrenton. $375,000

Marshall. $485,001

Porch Road nr. Warrenton. $325,000

$485,000

Gloria Scheer MacNeil to Josue A.

Linda Scott Hutchings to Dakota T.

Jon R. Schoenike to Steven R. Leary, 7462

Dale Allen Doidge to Melvin K. Ritenour

Villasenor, 256 Sapphire Court, Warrenton.

Schreiner, 75% interest in 2.0300 acres at

Coblentz Avenue, Warrenton. $555,000

Jr., 75% interest in 3.2106 acres at 13812

$400,000

4350 Scott’s Road, Marshall. $400,000

Carol Ann Freeman to Frances James Patry,

Royall’s Mill Road, Sumerduck (now has

Craig R. Paul to Charles Trewartha, 154

Calvert Avenue LLC to Olga D. Crown

8.6370 acres on Marsh Road, Bealeton.

100% interest). $69,000

Secretariat Court, Warrenton. $550,000

Tr., 6.34001 acres on Rolling Grove Lane,

$189,999

Evelyn M. Olinger Tr. to Sami J. Qura, Lot

Veronica Jean Mongeau-Minor to Montice

Marshall. $195,000

Cheryl R. Walker to Travis R. Brown,

7, 204 North Rappahannock Street; Lot

Shawntay Rowlette, 441 Denning Court,

Jeannette Ruh Florence Tr. to Marcia

1.5376 acres at 13603 Blackwell’s Mill

6, 210 North Rappahannock Street; and

Warrenton. $274,000

Florence, 8.486 acres on south side of Rt. 55

Road, Goldvein. $275,000

Lot 8, 202 North Rappahannock Street,

Veronica Chagolla Lopez to Stuart Ross

Remington. $650,000

$150,000

May, 2.0014 acres at 11201 Forever Lane, Midland. $460,000 Lee District

Marshall District

west of Markham. $75,000

Brett A. Hitt Successor Tr. to Hartz

Julian Kulski to Gary Ian Uhler, 17.1392

Construction Co. Inc., 3.0139 acres off

acres on Varzara Road nr. Marshall.

Winchester Chase Development LLC

Fortune Mountain Road. $110,000

$236,800

to NVR Inc., Lot 25 (0.1427 acre) and

Robert W. Rice Jr. to Bryan G. Larman,

Whaddabout LLC to Langhorne Farm LLC,

Center District

Rickey Bosarge to Maurice Anthony Green, Lot 24 (0.1427 acre), Winchester Chase, 5260 Sumerduck Road nr. Sumerduck.

Scott District

4852 Point Road nr. Warrenton. $859,000

Warrenton. $330,000

5324 Forrest Court nr. Warrenton. $670,000 5.1849 acres and 260.7474 acres on Rokeby Lakeside Homes LLC to Ryan Hatfield,

Road, Upperville. $2,900,000

OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES Katherine “Kathy” Mary Dunkin On January 10, 2021, Katherine “Kathy” Mary Dunkin (age 74) passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John, her son, John, and daughter-in-law, Gina, daughter, Denise, and grandchildren, Benjamin, Christopher, Michael, Julia and Jack. Kathy was born and raised on Long Island, New York. Even after twenty-five years of living in Virginia, Kathy never lost her “New York Attitude” and remained a Yankees fan throughout her life. She married the love of her life, John, in 1968. She had a loving, caring spirit and was known as a “guardian angel on Earth” which was evident in her decades-long nursing career. Kathy started her career working as a labor and delivery nurse. After taking some time off to raise her children, she went back to work as a school nurse in New York. After moving to Virginia in 1996, she began working as the school nurse at Seneca Ridge Middle School in Sterling, Virginia, where she worked until her retirement in 2015. She dearly loved her profession and had a positive influence on all of the many students she cared for, especially her diabetic and special needs students. After her retirement, Kathy moved to the Suffield Meadows community where she became the co-leader of the Social Group. She loved bringing the community together and organizing social events that the community as a whole could enjoy. Her favorite events included the annual flag raisings for Memorial Day, Veterans Day and in remembrance of 9/11 and the annual holiday dinner and after dinner party. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She took every opportunity to visit with her grandchildren in Illinois and never missed an event with her grandchildren who lived close to her in Virginia. Her favorite times were when her whole family was all together, including a recent trip to Disney World. Due to COVID 19 restrictions all funeral arrangements will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Margaret A (Peggy) Poe Margaret A (Peggy) Poe, 88 passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021. Peggy was best known for her tremendous hospitality, her unwavering devotion to her family and her 51 years marriage and partnership with legendary huntsman Melvin M Poe. As a team, they spent much of their lives in the foxhunting world. Sharing the thrills of the chase in the field and the competitive sport in the show ring. As an accomplished horsewoman, for many years she was a whipper-In to the Orange County Hounds. In 1991, when Melvin started hunting the Bath County Hounds in 1991, Peggy took her talents to full time entertainment as the chef for the hunting outings at Fassafern Farm in southern Virginia. She was best known for her the southern culinary skills and there was always room at the table for more. One of her many passions was raising miniature horses and pot-bellied pigs establishing “Poes Petites”. Peggy was a devoted mother to her children and an avid sports enthusiast cheering on her family from the sidelines from sporting events, from softball games to jousting tournaments. Of all life’s joy, her greatest love was her husband, Melvin who proceeded her in death. She has missed him greatly since his passing in 2014. Born on February 5, 1932 in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her three daughters, Christine A. Gray of Warrenton, Bridgett Poe Paradise and husband Marty Paradise of Charleston, SC, and Patricia (Patti) Poe Gould and husband Patrick Gould of Urbanna, VA who have cared for her lovingly in her later years. Peggy was also preceded in death by her daughter Kathryn Johnson Baldwin. “Grandma Peggy” had 12 grandchildren, Anne Gray Kriz, John Denton Baldwin, Lindsay R. Baldwin, Caitlin Baldwin Sloan, Melissa C. Vruggink, Jennifer A. Paradise, Rachel Poe Paradise, Jeffrey Paradise, Bradley Paradise, Blake Paradise, Trey Tarr and Christopher Gould and 13 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 22nd at Leeds Cemetery in Hume Virginia. Friends and family are welcome. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.

Carol Cantrell Ware Carol Cantrell Ware, of Martinsburg, West Virginia passed away peacefully at her home in her sleep on January 10, 2021. She is survived by her sons: John Cantrell Jr of Manassas VA, Mark Cantrell of Arlington, VA and Colin Cantrell of Warrenton, VA, and her brother Michael Berryhill, of Orlando, FL. A proud and loving mother, Carol was born in Annandale, Virginia. The daughter of Harry J. Berryhill Sr. and Katherine E. Proctor, she lived much of her life in Northern Virginia before relocating to West Virginia. All friends and family are welcome to attend funeral services to be held 12:00pm on January 23, 2021 at Rosedale Funeral Home in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Social Distancing and masks are required.

Charles Russell Grimsley Charles Russell Grimsley, 87, died unexpectedly at his home in Purcellville, VA on January 11, 2021. He was born March 9, 1933 in Flint Hill, VA, the son of John Russell Grimsley and Mary Elizabeth (Putnam) Grimsley. Charles was the Farm Manager for Orange Hill Farm, a successful horse operation outside of Marshall, VA for 48 years. Prior to that, he was a Whip In for Piedmont Hunt Club in the early 60’s. He had a life-long love for horses to which he devoted his entire life. He was also an avid gardener. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Helen Virginia (Riley) Grimsley, and five brothers, Marvin Haines Grimsley, Robert Wesley Grimsley, James Clifford Grimsley, Harvey Daily Grimsley and William Garrison Grimsley. He is survived by his three children, Julie Lynne Grimsley, Purcellville, VA, Joan Grimsley Caylor, Phoenix, AZ, and Charles Richard Grimsley, Markham, VA; three grandchildren, Justin Grimsley, Markham, VA, Devin Pilson, Richmond, VA and Adam Caylor, Phoenix, AZ; three great grandchildren, Harper Caylor, Phoenix, AZ, Piper Pilson and Rhett Pilson, Richmond, VA; one brother, John Elwood Grimsley, Orlean, VA and one sister, Irma Mae Street, Culpeper, VA. A private service of remembrance will be held at a later date. Please visit www.hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family. Hall Funeral Home.

Ruth Ann Marie Oravits Ruth Ann Marie Oravits, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Willow Tree Nursing Facility. She was born on July, 29, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ and was the daughter of the late William Kimball and Ruth (Coughlin). She was a graduate of Sayreville High School and Jersey City State College. Ruth Ann had been a First Grade teacher at Emma Arleth Elementary School in Sayreville,NJ. She was a member of the Deborah Hospital Foundation in Brownsville, NJ and the Zeta Epsilon Tau Sorority. She was of catholic faith. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Frye and husband Dwayne of Charles Town and her son, William Oravits, Jr. and wife Angela of Ormond Beach,FL. Grandchildren: William Oravits, Jr. and wife Jenna, Christopher Oravits, Chelsea Aaron and husband Brandon, Richard Frye and Caitlynn Frye and nine great-grandchildren. Sisters: Kathleen Gostkowski and husband John, Jacqueline Unkel and husband Donald. Ruth Ann is also survived by sisters-in-law: Meredith Kimball, Helen R. Oravits and Kathy Oravits, brother-in-law Thomas Oravits, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Gerald R. Oravits and a brother, William Kimball, Jr. There will be no visitation. A private graveside service was conducted at Culpeper National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Please visit www.mtstrider to view her obituary and sign her online guest registry.

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OBITUARIES Trina C. Shannon Trina C. Shannon, 76, of Warrenton died January 15 , 2021 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She was born April 5 , 1944 in Mathias, WV to the late Berni and Mary Cullers. ‘Trina was a woman of great faith & heart; a woman of God, an artist, a business owner, a lover of nature, a mother, grandmother, wife, and friend.’ She was owner of Fifield- Helm Insurance Agency for many years. She is predeceased by her husband Robert Lacy Shannon. She is survived by a daughter Lisa Shannon, and grandchildren Robert May and Samantha May. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday January 25 , 2021 at 2pm. at Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187 with Dr. Decker Tapscott officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service with Covid-19 restrictions in place. Interment will follow at Bright View Cemetery, 8265 Lunsford Road, Warrenton. Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com

Brenda L. Mann-Tyler Brenda L. Mann-Tyler (Aunt Bre), age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 28, 2020 at Novant UVA Culpeper Medical Center. She was born Feb 1, 1961 at Fauquier Hospital and was a Certified Nurse Assistant and child care provider for 40 plus years. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Mann, Sr. and Ruth Mann; sister, Ruth Brown and two grandsons, RaShad and Richard. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Rodney Tyler; her children Christopher Mann (Jen), Lytisha Mann, Thomas Mann (Glenda), Juanita Mann, DaVonta Tyler, Antonio Horton, and Jakari Warner and two foster children, Carnelle and John; thirteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren; sister, Barbara Mann-Keaton; three brothers, David Mann, Jr., James Craig and James Mann; three sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law; her mother-in-law; sixteen nieces and nephews and a host of cousins and friends. Brenda became the matriarch of the family in 1986. She loved taking care of people, helping everyone if she could, loved cooking, and doing crafts. She will be truly missed by so many people. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

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FAUQUIER SPCA 540-788-9000 www. fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@ fauquierspca.com

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JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING. Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Commercial, Residential. Demolition, land clearing, site prep, roads, drives. 540-661-0116 North´s Custom Masonry. Retaining walls, stone work, patios, repoint ing brick, chimneys, driveways. 540-533-8092 North´s Tree Service & Landscaping. Complete tree service. All phases of landscaping. 540-533-8092

NUTTERS PAINTING & SERVICES Call Erik 540-522-3289

Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured. 540-244-2869 Affordable Roofing with Terry´s Handyman Services, LLC. Licensed & Insured. Commercial & residential. Senior discounts. 540-270-7938 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 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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G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200 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

Total Lawn Care, home services. Cranium Services giving you peace of mind. Call Glenn 571-839-8495; glenn@ craniumservices. com; cranium. services.com

Business Services

SEEKING HUNTING LAND TO LEASE for ’21-’22 Season. I am responsible, trustworthy, & a retired U.S. Army vet of 20-yrs of service. I do not hunt with dogs, I carry hunter’s liability ins. & personal ins. I am a safe, ethical hunter who obeys all game laws & will treat the property like my own. Contact info

605 Automobiles - Domestic 2009 Nissan Murano SL A W D . N e w transmission & 4 tires. 138K miles. Runs great. Call or text 540.905.5914 or 540.905.2175

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645 Unlicensed John Deere Gator XUV855D 4x4 $1800 firm. Nice & clean w/ fully enclosed cab. 276-235-9819 This Could be Your Ad! Call 888-351-1660

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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

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Full name(s) of owner(s): SERENDIPITY CATERING, LLC Trading as: SERENDIPITY CATERING 7150 Farm Station Road, Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia 20187-4002 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine and Beer on Premises and Combined MB Restaurant/Caterer license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Jessica Brose, Managing Member Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

Announcements

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.

OUR FOOD PANTRY IS EMPTY SALVATION ARMY NEEDS YOUR HELP

At the Salvation Army of the Virginia Piedmont, we serve thousands of residents in Fauquier, Culpeper and Orange counties 365 days a year.

Every donation helps; however, we are most in need of the following: CANNED VEGETABLES & FRUIT CANNED MEAT SPAGHETTI SAUCE PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY RICE, PASTA INSTANT MASHED POTATOES DIAPERS SIZES 4-6, BABY WIPES BABY FOOD

Donations of food pantry goods are joyfully accepted at our two pantries located at 62 Waterloo St, Warrenton, VA 20188 weekdays from 9-5; and 133 E. Culpeper St, Culpeper, VA 22701 on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9-5 and Friday from 9-1 as well as Monetary donations can safely be received via our mailing address of P.O. Box 3474, Warrenton, VA 20188. Thank you. We appreciate you.

Legal Notices

NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS February 4, 2021 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia to consider the following items: 1. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-20-014265 – THE DOMINICAN NUNS (OWNER)/POTESTA & ASSOCIATES, INC. (APPLICANT) – ST. DOMINIC’S MONASTERY – An application to amend a previously approved Category 6 Special Permit (#51317) to allow the expansion of an existing place of worship, PIN 6001-79-5633-000, located at 2636 Monastery Road, Marshall District, Linden, Virginia. (Lauren Runyan, Staff) 2. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-21-014304 – WYATT & HEEJEONG LATIMER (OWNERS)/CONSERVATION FORESTS (APPLICANT) – CONSERVATION FORESTS SAWMILL – An application to approve a Category 17 Special Permit to allow the operation of a sawmill, PIN 6041-89-5220-000, located at 2745 Delaplane Grade Road, Marshall District, Delaplane, Virginia. (Lauren Runyan, Staff) The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay. fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home. Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: http://agenda. fauquiercounty.gov/. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Due to the threat to public health and safety of the residents of Fauquier County from exposure to COVID-19, and pursuant to the County’s emergency continuity of government ordinance adopted April 9, 2020, citizens are encouraged to participate virtually in this process. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website at: www.fauquiercounty.gov/ BZAVirtualMeeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Participants will be required to wear a face covering and maintain strict social distancing measures that may involve waiting in line outside of the building. 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 Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate, at (540) 422-8210.

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Legal Notices GROW YOUR BUSINESS.

Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for the Owner 689 Industrial Road Warrenton VA 20186 to satisfy a lien for rental on January 26,2021 at approx. 9:00AM at www.storagetreasures. com

Employment PCA/DCA/CNA

for Home Care Firm providing Personal and Companion care home visits in Marshall. $10.50/hr, review & raise at 90 days, right candidate will grow to full time. We pay for PCA training. (540) 686-7882

• Concrete Manufacturing Technician • Quality Control Manager • Steel Shop Team Member • Sales Representative

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MAKE YOUR MOVE TODAY!

TOWN OF WARRENTON

For these and other FT/PT positions go to SmithMidland.com/careers or call Human Resources: 540-439-3266 ext. 148

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following items:

The public hearing will be open to the public and persons attending will be expected to adhere to the current legal requirements and guidelines to address the COVID-19 pandemic including wearing face coverings and practicing physical distancing. Seating will be limited in accordance with then current guidelines. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website (https:/ /www.warrentonva.gov/government/town_council/ submit_comment.php) during a public comment period to be closed at noon the day of the public hearing on January 19. A complete copy of the proposed Master Plan is available for review in Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It may also be viewed online by visiting the Town’s website at: https://www. warrentonva.gov/government/departments/ parks_and_recreation/master_plan_for_eva_walker_park. php.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES AT OUR MIDLAND, VIRGINIA PLANT

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Eva Walker Park Master Plan The proposed Eva Walker Park Master Plan, located on approximately 5.7 acres at 123 Alexandria Pike adjacent to the Haiti Street neighborhood with entrances at North Street and Horner Street, creates a long-term vision for park improvements to support passive and active recreational needs. Potential improvements include additional parking, a second basketball court, new playground and pavilion, a natural amphitheater, updated entrance features with a grand staircase and slides, a commemorative garden, and other amenities. The property is zoned Public-Semi Public and identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a Park. GPIN 6984-44-6336-000.

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Pipefitter

Announcement Number: 21R-LG-305845-DEU-SF

The Smithsonian Institution, Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR) is seeking a Pipefitter, salary ranging from $29.23 to $34.05 per hour; closing January 25, 2021. This is a full-time permanent position; few vacancies at duty locations: Front Royal, VA and Washington, DC. The incumbent will serve under supervision of the Craft Shop Supervisor and be responsible for providing preventative maintenance, minor repairs and installations for many utility distribution systems. Incumbent installs, modifies and repairs new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil and gas distribution systems, water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems and showers; also installs equipment such as steam heating, steam generation and hydraulic systems, steam generators, flash and expansion tanks; condensate, vacuum and circulating pumps and radiators; uses materials (such as aluminum, copper, iron, nylon, lead, vinyl, PVC and rubber) requiring a knowledge of their resistance to heat and acids, their strength and resiliency and how to connect tubing made of different materials by using special fittings such as nylon to connect plastic and metal tubing; operate all power and hand tools used in pipefitting, such as pipe bending, threading, and cutting machines, pneumatic caulking hammers; electric hand drills and electric saws. To apply, go to www.USAJOBS.gov, create a USAJOBS Profile; search for jobs and enter the Job Announcement listed above. To obtain information on the Federal Hiring Process for this position or to review other Smithsonian vacancies, visit www.si.edu/ohr. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin and/or disability. Final candidate selection will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a prescreen background check and subsequent background investigation.

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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LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS Full or Part Time

Walnut Grove Child Care 540-347-0116 or 540-349-9656

Flaggers Full time, to provide traffic control & safety around construction sites. A valid driver license & clean driving record a must. Starting $13/hr & scheduled raises. Company-paid medical & dental premiums.

Do you feel a calling to serve in Fauquier County Public Schools? Fill a vital role today. Now hiring for 2021-2022. Positions available now: · · · ·

Bus Drivers: Starting Rate $16.98, Paid CDL Training Food Service Associate: No experience required! School Health Nurse, RN: Must be a Licensed RN Substitute: Teachers, Nurses, Bus Drivers, Food Service Associates Anticipated certified openings include teachers of: · · · · · · · · ·

Special Education Math and Science English Elementary Education Guidance Counselor Speech and Language Pathologist School Psychologists Vocational Education Spanish

Apply today by visiting our website: our website: jobs.fauquiercounty.gov For more information call: 540-422-8300

Please fill out an application at careers.trafficplan.com or come to our office Tuesdays or Thursdays (8am-10am).7855 Progress Ct., Suite 103; Gainesville, VA

ELECTRICIANS NEEDED

Generator Supercenter of Virginia

Full-time. HIRING IMMEDIATELY. Veterans encouraged to apply. Generator Supercenter of Virginia is looking to hire fulltime Electricians to join our team at our new location in Ashburn, VA to serve our Northern Virginia market. Generator Supercenter is a fun and rewarding company to work for, with excellent growth opportunities. Responsibilities will include: ● Installing Standby Generators ● Installing Automatic Transfer Switches ● Light Electrical/Generator Service Calls Company work truck and uniforms are provided. Competitive pay! Annual team BONUS! Paid Vacations and Holidays after first year. Excellent benefits. Typical work week 40-50 hours. GENERATOR EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS BUT NOT REQUIRED - WE WILL TRAIN and you will earn industry certifications as you pass and complete classes. Call 703-880-9850 or send resume to: jricketts@generatorsupercenter.com

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Professional Services

Hauling

BULK HOUSEHOLD TRASH REMOVAL a division of DAVE THE MOVER

Heating and Air Conditioning

Professional Services

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For all your Heating and Cooling needs, call on

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Furniture Appliances & More

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Professional Services

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Auto

Home Improvment

Handyman Builder Home Improvment

Auto Service & Repair

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Small Engine Service & Repair Mobile Trailer Service & Repair

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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Lawn

Lawn Maintenace • Planting • Mulching Bed Design • Spring/Fall Cleaning • Seeding Aeration • Dethatching • Top Soil • Sod Fertilization Programs • Trimming/Pruning Gutter Cleaning • Debris Removal

Moving/Storage

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Front Royal | $35,000 Build your dream home on this 1.86 acre lot with beautiful views to the western sky, surrounded by big beautiful trees. Hike throughout the area and explore all the natural beauty. Swim at the white sand beach or enjoy a day of fishing. . This homesite is extraordinary and waiting for you and that home you have been dreaming about. Call Diane Quigley | 703.732.5952

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