Fauquier Times 01/26/2022

January 26, 2022

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“We’ve accomplished a lot, and I want to see it through.”

— INTERIM SHERIFF JEREMY FALLS

Jeremy Falls, Chris Butler both seek Republican nod in special election for sheriff

By Coy Ferrell

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

After former Sheriff Bob Mosier (R) resigned Jan. 18 to take up a cabinet position in Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration, two men have now announced they will run in a special election to fill out the remainder of his term, which ends Dec. 31, 2023. The county is in the process of petitioning the circuit court to hold a special election Nov. 8.

One candidate is Interim Sheriff Jeremy Falls, the highest-ranking deputy under Mosier. After serving as an intelligence analyst in the U.S. Army, he joined the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office and served there for 20 years before coming to Fauquier County in 2016; he was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 2018. When Mosier resigned, Falls was sworn in as the interim sheriff and will serve in that capacity until after the special election.

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“I’m not running a race against anybody. I’m running a race for the men and women of the sheriff’s office and the citizens of the county.”

— SUPERVISOR CHRIS BUTLER

Summer Camps section.

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Elementary school teacher, ex-husband found dead in ‘apparent murder-suicide’ 3rd person left seriously injured in Bealeton shooting

By Liam Bowman

Piedmont Journalism Foundation

An English as a Second Language teacher at Grace Miller Elementary School and her ex-husband were found shot to death in a Bealeton townhouse the evening of Jan. 23 in what law enforcement labeled an “apparent murder-suicide.” The couple had recently divorced, according to court records.

See MURDER, page 7

John and Bengu Beachley, in a photo from John Beachley’s Facebook page, posted in August 2015.

Masks are now optional for students and staff in Fauquier public schools

School board votes 4-1 to terminate contact tracing for COVID cases

By Robin Earl

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The Fauquier County School Board voted 4-1 Jan. 20 to make face masks optional in school for students and for all staff. Contact tracing will no longer be carried out either, so anyone who is exposed to a person who tests positive for COVID-19 will not have to quarantine for five days or take a test before returning to school. The new rules went into effect Monday, Jan. 24.

Face masks are still mandatory on school buses, because of a federal mandate.

Three and 4-year-old students in Fauquier County’s Head Start program will continue to wear masks to school, said Pat Washing-

“A healthy child should not be quarantined. If a child is not symptomatic, they shouldn’t be home.”

VINNY GALLO School board member

ton, the program’s executive director, on Jan. 21. The federally funded program uses five classrooms at the Central Community Center in Warrenton and two at Mary Walter Elementary School in Morrisville.

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Masks are now optional for students and staff in Fauquier schools MASKS, from page 1 Washington said, “We will continue to work toward keeping children and staff in a safe learning environment. We at Head Start will continue to follow our plan that has kept our organization COVID free.”

Masks mandatory for COVID positive students, teachers after 5 days isolating at home

Although the school division voted to make masks optional, they will still be required for a certain time for those who have tested positive for COVID-19. In that case, the person — child or staff member – may only return to school after staying home for a minimum of five days after a positive test. They must have gone 24 hours with no fever and their symptoms must be mostly resolved. When they do return to school, they must wear a mask on days six through ten.

Although school board members said at their all-day summit on Jan.

COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, Jan. 25 New cases of coronavirus

Virginia: 10,699 Tuesday; 7-day average of 12,084 Fauquier: 90 Tuesday; 7-day average of 91; 11,803 cases to date Perspective: The highest number of new cases since the start of the pandemic – 26,175, was recorded Saturday, Jan. 8.

Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests)

Virginia: 29.5% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 33.7% Perspective: The Centers for Disease Control reports that the positivity rating for Fauquier County is at 30%.

In the school division

Positive cases since school opened for the 2021-22 school year: 832; 589 in children, 243 in staff Perspective: There are 225 “active” cases in the school division. People stay on the active list for 10 days after first reporting an infection.

New hospitalizations

Virginia: 88 on Tuesday; 7-day average is 115 Fauquier: 6 on Tuesday; 60 in December 2021; 74 so far in 2022

New deaths

Virginia: 54 Tuesday; 7-day average is 26 Fauquier: 4 on Tuesday; 104 to date

Breakthrough infections

The VDH reports that between Jan. 17, 2021 and Jan. 15, there have been 124,042 breakthrough cases of COVID-19 in fully vaccinated people (2.1% of vaccinated people); 3,481 fully vaccinated people have been hospitalized (0.06% of vaccinated people), and there have been 1,046 deaths in fully vaccinated people (0.018% of fully vaccinated people) Source: Virginia Department of Health, unless otherwise noted.

Students at Monday night’s Fauquier-Liberty high school basketball game were mostly maskless.

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12 that they felt that they would not be able to dispense with mandatory masks even if Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signed an executive order allowing them to, they decided to go ahead and make masks optional.

Youngkin signed Executive Order #2 hours after he was inaugurated. The order states, “The parents of any child enrolled in an elementary or secondary school or a school-based early childcare and educational program may elect for their children not to be subject to any mask mandate in effect at the child’s school or educational program.” The order went into effect Jan. 24.

Nick Napolitano, executive director of student services and special education, reminded the school board that Virginia Senate Bill 1303 was still in effect until August. That law requires school districts to follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines “to the greatest extent practicable.” The CDC currently recommends masks for school children, teachers and staff.

School board members agreed that they were caught between the executive order and state law.

School board member Duke Bland (Marshall District) – the only board member to vote against abandoning the mask mandate — stated he thought it would be best to wait until the current Omicron surge had settled down. “I’m afraid that if we go back to optional masks, we’ll wind up back to where we were last year,” he said, referring to an uptick in cases and exposures that forced the school division to return to virtual learning.

Stephanie Litter-Reder (Lee District) replied, “Kids are being exposed to it everywhere. It’s not as if we are magically putting a bubble around the schools.”

Vinny Gallo, who, when he was appointed Jan. 10 said he had not yet formed an opinion about masks in schools, spoke out strongly against the mandate, and especially against quarantining children when they are exposed to someone with COVID-19.

“A healthy child should not be quarantined. If a child is not symptomatic, they shouldn’t be home.”

As of Tuesday, there were 225 active cases of COVID-19 in the school division, in students and staff.

Board Chair Donna Grove (Cedar Run District) said, “We have to do everything we can to keep healthy kids in school.” She pointed out that only 1% to 2% of students who quarantine wind up testing positive for COVID-19.

No one from the local health district of the Virginia Department of Health was present at the Jan. 20 meeting, and no school board member mentioned that they had consulted with anyone from the VDH before voting to make mask wearing optional.

Schools spokeswoman Tara Helkowski said Jan. 21 that the school division will continue to communicate with the VDH on COVID mitigations.

April Achter, population health coordinator for the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District, said, “Local public health officials continue to provide consultation and recommendations to both public and private schools regarding COVID-19, as well as many other communicable diseases.

“The number of COVID-19 cases in the RRHD remains high, and local hospitals are extremely busy.

When levels of transmission are substantial or high, all persons (aged 2 or older) are encouraged to wear masks in indoor public settings, including sporting events, regardless of vaccination status.”

Achter also said that although it will be more challenging to identify COVID-19 outbreaks without contact tracing, “We do this every year with flu (which isn’t reported or traced by individual case) and will use the same strategies.”

Masks for staff

During the Jan. 20 discussion about masks, Jeck pointed out that when he spoke to the school division’s attorney about the issue, the attorney suggested that staff should continue to wear masks regardless of what is decided for children.

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But Susan Pauling (Center District) said she had heard from staff who were “begging to make the change if students were allowed to go without masks. … We have to give the staff the option.”

Although no formal survey was completed to determine how the staff felt about masks being optional, several school board members said that the teachers they have spoken with were in favor of the move.

Grove said conversations with staff led her to believe the staff would be supportive. And, she added, “We did not survey staff earlier in the year when we upheld the Public Health Order that required masks.”

Gallo said, “The overwhelming majority of staff and residents who I have communicated with supported the EO and the personal decision to choose.”

Jeck agreed. “There seems to be a lot of support for the EO. I’ve heard from several concerned folks on the other side of the issue, but my sense is that it is strongly supported.”

Litter-Reber expressed a concern about teachers being able to access the more protective N95 masks if they felt they wanted to wear a mask.

N95 masks must be fit tested to be effective, and she asked if that could be arranged for teachers who wanted to prevent spreading the virus.

Jeck said he had already heard from about a half dozen teachers who wanted to obtain N95 masks and a few who had asked about Family Medical Leave if masks were made optional.

Input from parents

About a dozen parents spoke during citizens’ time; all were against children having to wear masks. Several parents claimed that their children suffered under the mask mandate, particularly students who had underlying conditions that affected their breathing.

Several parents claimed that their children had been bullied and shamed by their teachers when they didn’t wear their masks correctly.

Eddie Santos suggested that officials look at deaths instead of cases, adding, “If you are scared, you can stay home.”

Carl Lechner lamented COVID “hysteria,” and said, “The governor has opened the door. The governor gave us the chance to get our freedom back.”

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2022 SESSION

Bills sponsored by local legislators

By Coy Ferrell

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The 2022 regular session of the Virginia General Assembly began Jan. 12 and is scheduled to last 60 days. Democrats hold a 21-19 majority in the Senate of Virginia (Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears is the tiebreaking vote) and Republicans hold a 52-48 majority in the House of Delegates. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) was inaugurated Jan. 15, giving Republicans the upper hand in Richmond.

All Fauquier County residents are represented in the state senate by Va. Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-27th). In the House of Delegates, some Fauquier residents are represented by Del. Michael Webert (R-18th), others by Del. Elizabeth Guzman (D-31st) and others by Del. Phillip Scott (R-88th).

Summarized below is each piece of legislation for which Guzman or Scott is a “chief patron” or “chief co-patron” as of Jan. 18. Bills sponsored by Vogel and Webert were printed in the Jan. 19 print edition of the Fauquier Times.

The full text and current status of each bill can be found at lis.virginia.gov.

Del. Elizabeth Guzman (D-31st)

Guzman’s legislative office can be reached at 804-698-1031 or DelEGuzman@house.virginia. gov.

Del. Elizabeth Guzman (D-31st)

H.B. 1022: Certain public elementary and secondary school students; excused absences; attendance at pow wow

This bill would allow public-school students who are members of a recognized Native American nation to receive an excused absence to attend a “tribal nation’s pow wow gathering.”

H.B. 1023: Certain family life education curricula; optional This bill would require employers to offer paid instruction on human trafficking

H.B. 997: Paid sick leave; home health workers providing agency-directed services

sick leave to some home health workers, including those employed by state and local government agencies.

H.B. 1002: Workers’ compensation; injuries caused by repetitive and sustained physical stressors

This bill would amend Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act to make employees eligible for workers’ compensation for “injuries from conditions resulting from repetitive and sustained physical stressors, including repetitive and sustained motions, exertions, posture stress, contact stresses, vibration or noise.”

H.B. 1004: Selective Service; Two-Year College Transfer Grant; Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program

This bill would remove the current requirement that a person register for the federal Selective Service program to be eligible for the state’s Two-Year College Transfer Grant and Tuition Assistance Grant Program.

H.B. 1005: Public school teachers; continuing contract; resignation

This bill would change when a teacher employed on probationary contract terms would be eligible for a continuing contract and when a teacher must give their notice before resigning.

H.B. 1011: Commissioner of Health; study of the occurrence of PFOA, PFOS, PFBA, PFHpA, PFHxS, PFNA

This bill would create a work group to conduct a study on the presence of several chemical compounds in drinking water across the state.

H.B. 1017: Overtime; compensable hours worked; compensatory time

This bill would amend the Virginia Overtime Wage Act to require that employers pay overtime for “work performed at home, travel time, waiting time and training and probationary periods.” It would also allow an employee, during a probationary period of employment, to elect to receive compensatory time instead of overtime pay.

This bill would allow local school divisions to incorporate into the curriculum “age-appropriate elements of effective and evidence-based programs on the prevention, recognition and awareness of human trafficking of children” in middle and elementary schools.

Del. Phillip Scott (R-88th)

H.B. 1104: Telework expenses tax credit

This bill would reinstate through 2032 a law that expired in 2019 allowing employers to deduct from their taxable income up to $50,000 of expenses related to remote work.

H.B. 1149: Virginia Children’s Cabinet

This bill would create a “Virginia Children’s Cabinet” to advise the governor “regarding policies to improve the health and well-being of children in the Commonwealth.”

H.B 1184: Public schools; English language learners

This bill would set the minimum school division staffing funded by the state based on the number of English-learning students enrolled.

H.B. 1026: Superintendent of Public Instruction; establishment of the Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety

H.J. 84: Study; Department of Education; root causes of public school bus driver shortages

H.B. 1035: State parks; free entry for veterans

Del. Phillip Scott (R-88th)

This bill would require each school division to create a “Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety and Media Literacy Advisory Council” to promote safe internet practices for school children.

This bill would waive the entry fee to state parks for military veterans.

H.B. 1041: Public institutions of higher education; in-state tuition; children of active duty service members

This bill would make the children of military members — both active-duty and veterans — eligible for in-state tuition at public state colleges if the military member has filed taxes in Virginia for at least two years; under current law, 10 years of tax returns are required.

H.B. 1044: Burial fees for military spouses

This bill would require the state to pay for the burial costs for the spouse of any member of the U.S. military — either active-duty or veteran — at a cemetery operated by the Department of Veteran Services.

H.B. 1045: Income tax subtraction; veteran retirement compensation

This bill would make tax-exempt up to $40,000 of a military veteran’s pension after that person is at least 65 years old.

H.B. 1098 Department of Medical Assistance Services; payment of medical assistance for obesity prevention

This bill would direct the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services to study “recommendations related to the payment of medical assistance for obesity prevention and other obesity-related services.”

This joint resolution would direct the Virginia Department of Education “to study the root causes of public school bus driver shortages and the working conditions of public school bus drivers.”

Scott’s legislative office can be reached at 804698-1088 or delpscott@house.virginia.gov.

H.B. 24: Voter identification; identification containing a photograph required

This bill would reinstate the requirement to show photo identification to vote in any election; the photo-identification requirement was first enacted by the General Assembly in 2012 but repealed in 2020. The bill would allow a person who does not present photo identification to sign a legal document affirming that they are entitled to vote and to cast a provisional ballot.

H.B. 39: Absentee voting in person; available beginning on the 14th day prior to election

This bill would reduce the in-person absentee voting period to 14 days preceding Election Day, down from the current 45 days. The bill would require that in-person voting be available Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the two weeks leading up to an election.

H.B. 40: Disabled veteran special license plate; transferral to surviving spouse

This bill would enable a special license plate issued to a disabled military veteran to be transferred to their surviving spouse in the case of the veteran’s death, so long as the spouse has not remarried.

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BILLS, from page 4

H.B. 41: Early childhood care and education; publicly funded providers, assessment of children

This bill would remove the current requirement for any child “enrolled in a publicly funded provider” to participate in the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program — or “any other program for the assessment of the child’s cognitive ability, development, learning or readiness for kindergarten” — unless required by federal law.

H.B. 121: Elections; voter identification containing photograph required, etc

This bill would reinstate the requirement to present a photo identification card before voting; if a person does not have a photo identification, the state would be required to issue one for free upon request. This bill would also reduce the in-person absentee balloting period from 45 days to 10 days and tighten restrictions on absentee voting by mail.

H.B. 288: Carrying a concealed handgun; permit not required

This bill would eliminate the requirement that a person obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun, so long as that person would qualify for a concealed handgun permit.

H.B. 981: Certain health professions; licensure by endorsement

This bill would require that the state boards of medicine, dentistry and nursing to license a health professional who has already been licensed, certified or registered in another state.

H.B. 982: Education Savings Account Program established; Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits

This bill would establish a publicly funded “Education Savings Account Program” for parents to use to educate their children “in a setting and a manner other than full-time education in a public school.”

H.B. 983: Provision of abortion; abortion on the basis of genetic disorder, sex, or ethnicity prohibited

This bill includes several measures that would limit access to abortion. It would prohibit nurse practitioners from performing abortions; it would require women wishing to have an abortion to first be subject to an ultrasound; it would define clinics that perform five or more abortions per month as “hospitals” for regulatory purposes, and it would make it a felony criminal offense to perform an abortion that “is sought solely and exclusively on account of a genetic disorder, the sex, or the ethnicity of the unborn child.”

H.B. 1007: Sexually explicit instructional material; Board of Education; to establish policy

This bill would require local school divisions to allow parents to opt their children out of being exposed to “instructional material that includes sexually explicit content.”

H.B. 1038: Emergency rules, regulations, and orders; prohibition on mask mandates

This bill would prohibit the governor or the state health department from requiring anyone to wear a mask or a face covering. It would also prohibit private businesses from requiring masks or face coverings on their premises.

H.B. 1039: Emergency Services and Disaster Law; limitation on duration of executive orders

This bill would place a 30-day limit on executive orders issued by a governor unless the General Assembly, by a two-thirds majority in both chambers, approves an extension.

H.B. 1040: Minimum wage; small employers

This bill would exempt any business with 10 or fewer employees from the requirement to pay workers at least the state’s minimum hourly wage; the federal minimum wage requirement would still apply to these businesses. The General Assembly passed in 2020 a law to phase in a higher minimum wage in Virginia than the federal minimum wage, which has not been increased since 2009. The Virginia minimum wage is currently $11 per hour, set to increase to $15 per hour by 2026.

H.B. 1046: Department of Medical Assistance Services; plan for a process to allow direct purchase

This bill would direct the Department of Medical Assistant Services (Virginia Medicaid) “to study options for and develop a plan to implement a process by which recipients of medical assistance services shall receive payments that may be used to purchase over-the-counter medications and medical supplies prescribed by an authorized prescriber directly in a retail setting.”

H.B. 1048: Death of the parent or guardian of a child resulting from driving under the influence

This bill would amend the state’s criminal code. It would allow a court to order that a person convicted of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol pay child support if the victim was a parent or legal guardian of a child.

H.B. 1051: Protective orders; possession of firearms

This bill would remove the current requirement that a person surrender their firearms within 24 hours of being served with a protective order. It also allows a person subject to a protective order to “possess any firearm while in his place of residence that was possessed by such person at the time of service.”

H.B. 1067: Enhanced Nutrient Removal Certainty Program; Fredericksburg wastewater treatment facility

This bill would add the Fredericksburg wastewater treatment facility to the list of priority projects for a state program intended to remove pollutants from the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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Jeremy Falls, Chris Butler both seek Republican nod in special election for sheriff SHERIFF, from page 1 The second person to declare his candidacy is Lee District Supervisor Chris Butler, who worked for a decade in the sheriff’s office until a severe injury sustained on the job forced him to seek another career. First elected as a supervisor in 2016, Butler has served on the board’s public safety committee since then. He works as an occupational safety manager for S.W. Rodgers, a heavy construction company based in Gainesville.

Both men are Fauquier County natives and are seeking to run as the officially endorsed candidate of the Republican Party. That means that the likely special-election winner in Fauquier, a deeply conservative county of 73,000 people, could be chosen not in November, but much earlier by members of the Fauquier County Republican Committee, by party convention attendees or by Republican primary voters.

Republican Committee Chair Greg Schumacher did not respond when asked when and how the nomination process will be decided. Fauquier Republicans held a primary in 2019 to determine their nominee for sheriff; Mosier won that primary with 4,084 votes — 81% of total — and had no opponent in the general election.

While emphasizing that he intends to seek the Republican nomination, Falls did not rule out running as an independent if the party committee picks someone else. “I want the residents of this county to have the best possible leader,” Falls said Monday.

Butler also left open the possibility of running as an independent, depending on the nomination process chosen by county Republicans.

“I wouldn’t abandon my conservative beliefs to sway a certain way,” he emphasized.

On Monday, Supervisor Rick Gerhardt endorsed Butler, calling him “extremely bright, for-

Lt. Col. Jeremy Falls was sworn as interim sheriff Jan. 18 and will serve in that capacity until after a special election. ward thinking” and noted his “incredible passion to serve Fauquier.” The board’s remaining Republican supervisors, Holder Trumbo (Scott District) and Chris Granger (Center District), each said this week that they are not yet ready to endorse a candidate. The county’s top prosecutor, Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Hook, was elected in 2019 as a Republican; he did not respond to a request for comment.

Fauquier County Democratic Committee Chairman Max Hall did not respond to a question about potential Democratic candidates. No Democrat had announced their intention to run as of Tuesday.

Under Virginia law, sheriffs are “constitutional officers” directly elected by a county’s voters.

In Fauquier, the sheriff’s office — which includes the jail and court security — has a total budget of $22 million and employs about 185 people.

Furthering Mosier’s vision

Falls, 50, of Warrenton, emphasized his leadership experience in pitching his candidacy for the

special election. While his management style is different, Falls said in an interview Monday that Mosier’s vision for the sheriff’s office is one that he shares. “We have similar philosophies about what we need to do,” said Falls.

Mosier’s appointment to Youngkin’s cabinet is an indication that the sheriff’s office needs to continue on the same path, he said. “[Mosier’s appointment] really magnifies what we are doing in Fauquier County,” said Falls. “We’ve accomplished a lot, and I want to see it through.”

Falls pointed out recent initiatives like embedding mental health professionals with patrol officers, working with the county to implement a mental health crisis intervention center and creating a closer training relationship with federal law enforcement agencies.

In 2018, under Mosier’s tenure, the sheriff’s office also gained accreditation for the first time from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission. “We’ve come so far in increasing our professionalism … in our interactions with the public,” said Falls. And part of that emphasis on professionalism is “creating opportunities to grow” for staff, especially in terms of continuing training, he said.

Falls himself has a bachelor’s degree in human resource management and two master’s certificates. He is currently enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program at George Mason University, one of four Fauquier sheriff’s deputies currently enrolled in master’s programs.

When it comes to the choice between him and Butler, Falls said that the decision should come down to experience. “I think if you took our names off a resume, I think [my experience] is what people are looking for,” he said.

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Elementary school teacher, ex-husband found dead in apparent murder-suicide MURDER, from page 1 Fauquier sheriff’s deputies responding to the shooting found Bengu Beachley, 38, and John Beachley, 51, dead inside a Hancock Street residence in the Mintbrook subdivision.

Another female victim was found seriously injured at the scene and airlifted to INOVA Fairfax Hospital, according to Lt. Steven Lewis of the FCSO, who described her condition as stable. That victim has not been identified.

When deputies first arrived at the home at 8:44 p.m., they came across the shooting’s sole survivor at the rear of the house, suffering from “multiple gunshot wounds,” according to a search warrant affidavit.

Deputies then approached the open garage and found Bengu Beachley, dead from apparent gunshot wounds, inside a gray Mazda sedan inside the garage. A deceased man, later identified as John Beachley, was lying on the garage floor. Deputies noticed multiple bullet casings on the floor of the garage and a firearm lying “in the area of the deceased male,” the affidavit added.

The shooting came just six days after Bengu Beachley was granted a divorce from John Beachley on Jan. 18.

Bengu and John Beachley had married in August 2015 and lived together in a home on Reeves Court in Warrenton, but the couple separated at the end of March 2020, court filings show. On June 2, 2020, Bengu Beachley filed for divorce, stating in a filing that her husband had been “abusive and cruel” to her and had “verbally and mentally abused [her] numerous times while drinking excessively.” The filing added that John Beachley had “terminated the husband-and-wife relationship” and had “attempted to remove [his wife] from the family residence.”

In subsequent filings, John Beachley denied the allegations of spousal abuse and that he tried to force her from their shared house.

Tara Helkowski, spokeswoman for the Fauquier County Public Schools said, “This loss will affect many students, staff and members of our school community. We will do

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Tammy Lasher, a colleague of Beachley’s at Grace Miller Elementary, said that her friend “will be remembered as an advocate and voice for her students and their families.

She worked hard to meet each student’s needs always with a gentle smile on her face. Ms. Beachley is survived by the many children she impacted. Her love and kindness to others leaves a rich legacy in the young lives she touched.”

Debbie Diaz-Arnold, the school’s principal, added that Beachley “filled a room with such warmth and sunshine. Her students adored her. You knew Ms. Beachley loved what she was doing every day. She was innovative, creative, intelligent and a true educator. Bengu Beachley will be missed, and her memory will be one we will cherish for years to come.”

“Bengu was a beautiful person,” remembered music teacher Angela Felsted. “She cared deeply about her students and worked closely with them to make sure they felt included and loved. She connected with families and staff in a sincere and friendly way, adding generosity and warmth to each of her encounters. I will miss her. All of us will miss her. She made the world we live in a better place.”

A vigil in remembrance of Bengu Beachley is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27 in the Mintbrook neighborhood in Bealeton.

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UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS JAN. 26 TO FEB. 1 Ongoing events Farmers market

What: Warrenton winter farmers market When: Saturdays, through April 16; 9 a.m. to noon Where: 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton Info: Vendors will be set up in both indoor and outdoor spaces

Food assistance

What: Peas and grace When: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: For anyone in need of food assistance.

What: Sweet reads When: Feb. 1 to Feb. 28; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Branch Library, John Marshall Branch Library Info: Children can check out a sweet surprise book and get a treat at the circulation desk

Books

What: Blind date with a book When: Feb. 1 to Feb. 28; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Branch Library, John Marshall Branch Library Info: Teens and adults can check out a wrapped book with a brief description in exchange for a treat

Theater

What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents the play “SHOAH” When: Until Sunday, Feb. 6 Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: $18 adults; $16 students, and seniors Info: Friday and Saturday performances are 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees are 2 p.m.

Reservations: 540-349-8760

Dining

What: Warrenton restaurant week When: Until Sunday, Jan. 30; times vary Where: Main Street, Warrenton Cost: Each business will be offering meals and deals for $20.22 Info: Participating are Claire’s at the Depot, Denim and Pearls, Ellie’s Place, Harry’s at Airlie, Molly’s Irish Pub and O’Brien’s Irish Pub

Reading

What: Winter reading program When: Through Monday, Feb. 28; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Branch Library, John Marshall Branch Library Info: School age children, teens and adults are invited to pick up a game card at local library and participate Info: fauquierlibrary.org

Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, and chronic illness

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv

Wednesday, Jan. 26 ESL class

What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Wednesday, Jan. 26 and Wednesday, Feb. 2; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243

Real estate

What: Fauquier County home buying class-The experience with a salaried agent When: Wednesday, Jan. 26; 6:30 to 8 p.m.; registration starts at 6:15 p.m.

Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Bring questions and receive two complimentary beverages per person (over 21)

Trivia

What: 2022 trivia at Barking Rose Brewing Company When: Wednesday, Jan. 26 and Wednesday, Feb. 2; 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton

Thursday, Jan. 27 ESL class

What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Thursday, Jan. 27, Tuesday, Feb. 1, and Thursday, Feb. 3; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243

Story time

What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs When: Thursday, Jan. 27, Tuesday, Feb. 1 and Thursday, Feb. 3; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free Registration: https://conta. cc/3mhbxvl

Sex trafficking

What: Community conversation about sex trafficking When: Thursday, Jan. 27; 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: Marshall Middle School, 4048 Zulla Road, The Plains Info: Doors open to the public at 6:30 p.m. with community booths providing information relating to sex trafficking Questions: Amelia.stansell@ uvacreditunion.org See CALENDAR, page 9

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Networking

What: Young professionals networking event and happy hour When: Thursday, Jan. 27; 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: Free; beverages available to purchase

Games

What: Game night at Old Bust Head Brewing Company When: Thursday, Jan. 27 and Thursday, Feb. 3; 3 to 8 p.m.

Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Lineweaver Road, Warrenton

Trivia

What: Trivia night hosted by Fauquier Trivia When: Thursday, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3; 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton

Friday, Jan. 28 Pet clinic

What: Pet wellness clinic When: Friday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Feb. 4; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Fee for various services Appointment: 540-788-9000, ext. 208

Wine and games

What: Friday nite flites and game night When: Friday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Feb. 4; 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: Barrel Oak Brewery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Info: Complimentary wine flites, board games and Giant Jenga

Live music

What: Open mic live music Friday nights When: Friday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Feb.

4; 7 to 10 p.m.

Where: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Info: Bring instrument

Saturday, Jan. 29 Bird walk

What: For adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult When: Saturday, Jan. 29; 9 to 11 a.m.

Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: RSVP to info@cliftoninstitute.org

Plants

What: Volunteer day; invasive species removal When: Saturday, Jan. 29; 9 a.m. to noon Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Adults only and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult Register: 540-341-3651

Trees

What: Winter tree identification for beginners When: Saturday, Jan. 29; 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: $10; $8 for Friends of the Clifton Institute Info: Adults and children 12 and up, accompanied by an adult; outdoor event; masks required if moved indoors Register: 540-341-3651

Food pantry

What: Fauquier FISH food pantry When: Saturday, Jan. 29 and Tuesday, Feb. 1; 9:30 to noon Where: Fauquier FISH, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ready to cook meals and additional food for residents of Fauquier County who are in need of extra help; bring ID and proof of

county residency

Dinner and wine

What: Candlelight evenings When: Saturday, Jan. 29; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Info: Live piano music, dinner, and wine Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/ arterra-wines-candlelight-dinnertickets-201717491447

Live music

What: Featuring the Hazel River Bridge Band When: Saturday, Jan. 29; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton

Live music

What: Featuring Gary Jay and Fireball When: Saturday, Jan. 29; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Wort Hog Brewing Company, 41 Beckham St., Warrenton

Sunday, Jan. 30 Weddings

What: Wedding vendor showcase and bridal gown fashion show When: Sunday, Jan. 30; noon to 4 p.m.

Where: Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery, 5535 Blue Valley Way, Delaplane Cost: Free; tickets required; go to www.eventbrite.com/e/ winter-wedding-vendor-showcaseand-bridal-gown-fashion-showtickets-235565000257 Info: Vendors, fashion show at 2 p.m.

Sketching

What: Sunday sketch with Suzanne Arthur When: Sunday, Jan. 30; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free to all ages and skill levels RSVP: ereeb@nationalsporting.org

Concert

What: Paragon Philharmonia string quintet When: Sunday, Jan. 30; 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains.

Cost: $25 general admission; $15 student; children under 18 free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/ringing-in-the-year-featuringparagon-philharmonia-string-quintettickets-158053948615 Info: After concert hors d’oeuvres and meet the musicians

Wine dinner

What: Barrel Oak wine dinner When: Sunday, Jan. 30; 6 p.m.

Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Deposit required Info: Reservations required; call 540349-9339

Monday, Jan. 31 Book club

What: Marshall evening book club When: Monday, Jan. 31; 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual Info: The group will discuss “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times” by Katherine May Join: deborah.cosby@fauquiercounty. gov or 540-422-8527

Tuesday, Feb. 1 STEAM

What: STEAM for tweens: Gumdrop engineering When: Tuesday, Feb. 1; all day Where: Online program for ondemand viewing Cost: Free Info: For children 9 to 12; register to reserve a bag of supplies to be picked up at the library; one bag per child Register: https://fauquierlibrary.org/ services/kids/

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Fauquier Times | January 26, 2022

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Last week’s letter about COVID spread misinformation According to the Fauquier Times, in the first 19 days of 2022 Fauquier County has registered 2,263 new COVID cases, 57 hospitalizations and five deaths. Our public schools report 113 active cases, 85 among students, 28 among our already depleted staff.

This brings local totals since the beginning of the pandemic to over 11,000 cases and 100 deaths.

While I do not envy the job of the editor of the Fauquier Times, I cannot understand why the decision was made to print Charles Fitzgerald’s rebuttal to the previous weeks’ letter from Dr. Richard Swift. [Fauquier Times, Jan. 19, “COVID ‘facts’ presented by physician are open to debate”]. Mr. Fitzgerald makes no claim to have any scientific or medical background, yet he was provided space for a 994-word letter (494 words more than the FT’s own guidelines suggest) to spread misinformation about research-based measures to protect our community from COVID. What is most concerning to me is that much of his letter appears to be appropriately sourced, while a little bit of investigation reveals that his supposed “facts” are quite misleading.

For example, Mr. Fitzgerald derides vaccines for failing to be the “gamechangers” they were promised to be. In truth, while unfortunately vaccines have not been as successful as hoped in preventing COVID or the spread of the new variations, they have proven incredibly effective in preventing serious cases and deaths. Recent data shows that the unvaccinated are 17 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID and 20 times more likely to die than the vaccinated. (https://www.msn.com/en-us/ health/medical/fact-check-are-you17-times-more-likely-to-be-hospitalized-for-covid-19-if-unvaccinated/ar-AASMTez?ocid= uxbndlbing) The author goes on to argue that “As of Dec. 31, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s own data, the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System has recorded over 20,000 deaths” from the vaccine. While he does add the caveat that “A report to VAERS does not mean that a vaccine caused an adverse event,” he fails to explain the significance of this statement. For a detailed description of VAERS data, I’d recommend visiting this link and reading the explanation by infectious disease expert, James Lawler, M.D.: https://www.nebraskamed.com/ COVID/does-vaers-list-deaths-

caused-by-covid-19-vaccines In short, health care providers must report to VAERS any adverse effects that occur after COVID-19 vaccination -- “regardless of if the reporter thinks the vaccine caused the adverse effect.” So, if I get the vaccine and three days later, I am hit by a car, this must be reported and investigated as an adverse effect of the vaccine. Furthermore, like Wikipedia, anyone can report to VAERS which, as you might imagine, can skew the data.

Mr. Fitzgerald also mocks Dr. Swift for his emphasis on mask wearing with a claim that there are “hundreds of studies that show masks are ineffective against the virus,” while citing only a 3M disclaimer as proof of this. I would love to see the research behind this assertion. This link describes 49 peer-reviewed studies from around the world which demonstrate the exact opposite: https://www.kxan. com/news/coronavirus/do-facemasks-work-here-are-49-scientificstudies-that-explain-why-they-do Meanwhile, the Virginia chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics recently released this statement: “Any successful comprehensive plan to protect children against the Omicron variant and other future variants of COVID-19 includes being up to date on COVID-19 vaccination and consistent wearing of face mask during times of infection surge.” (https://www.nbc12. com/2022/01/18/va-chapter-american-academy-pediatrics-strongly-recommends-masks) Rather than listening to scientists and doctors with actual experience, Mr. Fitzgerald would have us use social media and “other non-traditional sites” to keep ourselves and our communities safe during a global pandemic. I feel we should rely on the experts to answer our questions and concerns.

Personally, I do not consider it an “obscene violation of my rights,” to get a vaccination or wear a mask. Instead, I view these simple actions as a reflection of my concern for the well-being of my family, friends and neighbors.

In the words of Baptist minister Tommy Douglas: “We are all in this world together, and the only test of our character that matters is how we look after the least fortunate among us. How we look after each other, not how we look after ourselves. That’s all that really matters, I think.”

ANDREA MARTENS Sumerduck

Unvaccinated may have been misinformed by social media Full marks to the Fauquier Times for publishing Dr. Richard Swift’s appeal for Covid vaccination (“Straight talk about how we can help one another get through the pandemic,” Jan. 5) and Mr. Charlie Fitzgerald’s rebuttal (“COVID ‘facts’ presented by physician are open to debate,” Jan. 19). Mr. Fitzgerald’s letter provides valuable insights into the thought process of the deliberately unvaccinated and their reliance upon social media misinformation.

Dr. Swift’s appeal for COVID vaccination is based on hard experience and scientific fact. Many of those opposed to vaccination seem to have been misled by propaganda spread on social media, propaganda designed to undermine confidence in COVID prevention methods and our government institutions.

We all make decisions based on our perceptions. The printed media has a code requiring accuracy and balanced reporting, a code which generally is followed by responsible publications. The act of reading balanced reports tends to inspire thought while sound bites and misleading headlines stimulate an emotional response. Further, newspapers can be held legally responsible for the reports they print.

Not so for social media. They claim to be “platforms” for popular use, not media, and therefore are not subject to the same laws as print media. Worse, social media platforms are programmed to encourage emotional responses as that generates more followers and thus more advertising revenue for the platform. Emotional responses are not based upon verifiable fact, and they all too often stimulate anger from manufactured or deliberately twisted statements presented as “fact.” This, as it is designed to do, can generate grossly false perceptions which can sway personal decisions to the detriment of society.

A fact is a statement that can be verified independently. The facts quoted by Dr. Swift in his Jan. 5

letter are verifiable. Mr. Fitzgerald obviously passionately believes in his statements, but can they be so verified? How many of his statements were taken out of context by their social media authors just to stimulate concern in their readers?

This is a free country, so people do have the right to decide whether or not to be vaccinated, but the unvaccinated do not have a right to endanger others. They should mask up and maintain a social distance or isolate themselves to the greatest possible extent. Those who feel the government should not have the power to make decisions regarding their bodies presumably also believe in a women’s right to an abortion or am I being too logical in this age of social media?

The arguments opposing vaccination, masks and social distancing defy common sense. If the vaccine is dangerous, why are 90% of the COVID cases overloading our hospitals unvaccinated?

If “big pharma” corrupts the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration, does that mean all government-approved drugs should be avoided?

Mr. Fitzgerald clearly believes that 20,000 people have been killed by all types of vaccination; how does that compare with nearly 900,000 Covid deaths to date, largely from the unvaccinated?

To me the evidence is compelling; I have been vaccinated, boosted, wear a mask and social distance. I am proud that all members of our family are the same. A daughter- in- law kindly does our shopping. We do not expect our protection to be foolproof; no procedure is, but we do take sensible precautions to minimize the risk to ourselves and others.

So, three cheers for Dr. Swift, and let’s hope Mr. Fitzgerald will look at more than social media.

Submitting letters to the editor

LEO SCHEFER Warrenton

The Fauquier Times welcomes all letters to the editor but will only print opinions that have a direct and strong connection to Fauquier County.

• Letters must be about 500 words. (On rare occasions, the letter writer will be allowed a few more words to complete their thoughts – at the editor’s discretion.)

• Letters must be accurate and verifiable. (Links to corroborating materials are appreciated.)

• Letters may not attack another individual.

Send letters to rearl@fauquier.com or The Fauquier Times, 41 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Virginia 20186.

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Nurse speaks from personal experience: Masks and vaccines work This letter is in reference to the letter sent

by Charlie Fitzgerald [Fauquier Times, Jan. 19, “COVID ‘facts’ presented by physician are open to debate”].

Yesterday I returned by plane from central New York state, having traveled there to help with provider staffing due to their overwhelming census. I am a hospitalist nurse practitioner and was “covering the med-surg floor” and doing admissions.

Here is what I can tell you: Nearly all of the folks in the hospital there were COVID admissions. All of my patients there with COVID were unvaccinated, with the exception of two patients who were not boosted.

Here is what we know: Since COVID is a virus, there is no cure. The course of illness is very unpredictable. The treatment we offer in the hospital is “supportive care,” which means mostly oxygen, along with an antiviral medication that (hopefully) will shorten the duration and severity of the disease, if given early in the course of the virus. Steroids are given in the hope they will help reduce the inflammation associated with stage 1 of the virus. Vitamins help boost the immune response (maybe), and there is another medication that in double-blind, randomized, controlled studies by multiple countries may also help: baricitinib.

That’s it. The COVID patients that are hospitalized require oxygen for COVID pneumonia, that may progress to intubation and death.

I can tell you the folks that “do well” sit in the hospital on oxygen for, on average, 10 days.

They usually are short of breath with exertion and are discharged on a lower level of oxygen.

The virus will “run its course,” on average, in 30 days. Stage 2 occurs at 14 days, and some people return to the hospital and have to be intubated and placed on a vent. Nothing is certain with this virus.

I am 68 years old and have been in multiple COVID rooms and been coughed on by COVID patients. I am triple vaccinated. If the shot and mask did not work, as you say, I should be dead by now.

On the contrary, here is what I have seen: • The very elderly with COVID who had two shots, no booster, and sometimes recover.

• Unvaccinated patients who die, including young healthy patients who leave children behind.

• Other vaccinated patients who test positive for COVID and are “asymptomatic.”

• For the med-surg patients who “do well,” they stay in the hospital for days on end, often folks who had jobs and who will have no income for a prolonged period of time. Will they ultimately get better and get off oxygen and not suffer permanent damage? Let’s hope so.

Nevertheless, any type of pneumonia, including a viral pneumonia that causes bilateral infiltrates, will cause some residual scarring.

Some progress to other adverse events caused by the virus. … I can only hope that those patients recover.

All I can tell you is that all of the patients I have ever seen hospitalized were super nice people. I have taken care of patients that had prolonged COVID illness and were not “doing well,” who never took the vaccine and probably still would not because they heard “it might hurt them.” And that is after sitting in a room on 100% oxygen for a week.

So, yes, you are free to debate with your doctor. You are free to sit at home and scour the internet. You are free to give people bad advice.

What I do not understand is this: Why do the unvaccinated people that take your advice and get sick end up at the hospital? Strange, don’t you think? I would think that people who do not trust the medical community would stay at home. I would think they would stay at home doing their own therapies.

The fact is, when folks cannot breathe, they come to the hospital for help. They flood the system. Other non-COVID patients cannot get care.

See the Washington Post article dated Jan. 22: “Unvaccinated adults age 65 or older who contracted the coronavirus were 49 times more likely to require hospitalization than seniors who had received booster vaccine doses.”

Of course, this data comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Mr. Fitzgerald apparently knows more than the CDC. I would invite him to volunteer at his local hospital.

At any rate, Singapore requires the unvaccinated to pay their own hospital bills, cash.

Austria will start fining all unvaccinated adults up to $4,000 starting Feb 1. Greece plans to fine those over the age of 60 $113/month as long as they remain unvaccinated. Next month, Italians who are older than 50 also must get vaccinated

or face fines. This also is from the same Washington Post article.

Here is what the Quebec premier was quoted as saying: “These people put a very important burden on our health-care network, and I think it is normal that the majority of the population is asking that there be a consequence.”

Respectfully, I would guess that Mr. Fitzgerald has not seen, experienced or suffered the consequences of a burdened health care system.

It is patently false that vaccinated patients are the majority of the COVID hospitalized. Not in my experience.

And, yes, masks do work. They filter respiratory droplets, especially the N95 masks, particularly the N95 covered by a surgical mask.

Does the vaccine kill? According to the CDC, “A review of available clinical information, including death certificates, autopsy and medical records, has not established a causal link to COVID-19 vaccines.”

Mr. Fitzgerald cites statistical information covering all vaccines from 1988 to 2021. Really?

Would you rather have polio, measles, chickenpox, tetanus, mumps, cervical cancer, smallpox?

Or 880,000 COVID deaths?

As far as “freedom” is concerned, what is personal freedom? The freedom to be irresponsible to your local community, to care only about yourself? The freedom to give people bad advice during a highly contagious pandemic?

I agree that taking a new vaccine is a scary thing, and I salute those brave souls that entered the clinical trials. I do not subscribe to blaming doctors, the CDC, Congress, the Food and Drug Administration and every other public organization that works hard to safeguard the public.

If you think the handling of COVID has been a “complete disaster from the beginning,” as you say, then what exactly would you do that is so much better? Let’s hear it.

We all want to be past this deadly infectious disease. If you offer a criticism, then offer a solution. Apparently, you know more than the “experts; so what is the answer? I welcome your solution.

But I can tell you no masks and no vaccine does not work, and that is a fact; so, I hope you have some other ideas.

Town and county collaborative land planning – a better way forward In 1988, the Town of Berryville and Clarke County began to investigate expansion of the Berryville corporate limits. Berryville was the county seat for Clarke County and the primary area designated for future population growth. Berryville and Clarke County chose collaboration rather than confrontation as a way forward in annexation discernment.

Now, more than three decades later, this then-unique experiment in cooperative land planning and development coordination has stood the test of time and represents a model that I hope the town of Warrenton and the county of Fauquier will consider.

I feel certain that representatives from the town of Berryville and the county of Clarke would be pleased to make a presentation to a joint meeting of the Warrenton

Town Council and Fauquier Board of Supervisors regarding the 1988 Town-County Agreement Defining Annexation Rights (December 29,1988). This town-county land planning and development coordination model incorporates a joint planning and development plan approval entity titled the Berryville Area Development Authority, composed of equal appointed membership from the town and the county.

As noted above, this collaboration between Berryville and Clarke County has been recognized not only as a rational annexation solution, but also as an exemplary cooperative town-county joint planning and human settlement pattern success.

G. ROBERT LEE Clarke County administrator, 1977-1990 Fauquier County administrator, 1990-2005

HARRIET HODGKIN, NP Warrenton

Fauquier County Fire and Rescue posted this photo of a Jan. 21 accident on U.S. 17. The Facebook post read: “All members involved worked rapidly to access and transport the patient to an awaiting helicopter for transport to a local trauma center. Members from Station 1103, 1101, 1105, 1111 and wagon 1104 assisted in the effort.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF FAUQUIER COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE

Maryland man killed, Marshall man injured in U.S. 17 head-on collision A Germantown, Maryland man, died Jan. 21 at the scene of a two-vehicle crash along U.S. 17, two-tenths of a mile north of Interstate 66, according to Virginia State Police spokesman, Sgt. Brent Coffey A 2021 Jeep Wrangler was traveling north on U.S. 17 a little before 7 p.m. when it crossed a solid double yellow centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Dodge Ram, said Coffey.

He said that the driver of the Jeep,

Gilbert F. Dzakpasu, 43, died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the Dodge, a 22-year-old Marshall man, suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in the crash and was flown to INOVA Fairfax Hospital for treatment. The Marshall resident was wearing a seatbelt, Coffey said.

Speed is considered a factor in the crash and the crash remains under investigation, the spokesman added.

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DISTRICT MEETS BEGIN SOON

The Northwestern District swim meet is Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility. The district wrestling meet is Feb. 4 at Sherando, with indoor track Feb. 7 at Shenandoah University. The district boys and girls basketball tournaments run Feb. 11, 15 and 18.

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THESE COUGARS CAN SWIM Kettle Run wins tuneup, district meet is Saturday

By Jason S. Rufner

Special to the Fauquier Times

It was a strong showing for the Kettle Run swim teams Jan. 21 as the Cougars’ boys and girls both defeated Liberty and Fauquier in double-dual action at the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility (WARF).

Though swimmers from all three schools competed in the same heats, scores were broken out in “double-dual” fashion to pit each team separately versus the other two.

With nine first-place finishes for Kettle Run’s boys and eight firsts for the Cougar girls, the kids from Nokesville dominated the results sheet.

The event marked the regular-season finale, as the Cougars, Falcons, and Eagles gear up for the Northwestern District meet Jan. 29 back at the WARF.

Kettle Run

Cougars head coach Alex Ciopyk was pleased, but not surprised, at the meet’s outcome.

“A lot of the swimmers have been working really hard to get to where they are and it shows,” he said.

Despite missing three days of practice due to illness, Jackson Tishler earned a spot in the Class 4 state meet with his 2:02.51 in the 200 individual medley. The freshman then made the Region B cut with a 5:01.42 in the 500 freestyle, more than 15 seconds ahead of sophomore teammate Andrew Brown.

Fauquier’s Mason Worst has qualified for the Class 4 meet in the 50- and 100yard freestyle, and regions in the 100 butterfly.

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Kettle Run’s Lillian Von Herbulis was part of four winning teams last Friday.

TEAM SCORES

BOYS: Kettle Run d. Liberty 171-78; Fauquier d. Liberty 107-104; Kettle Run d. Fauquier 160.5-74.5 GIRLS: Kettle Run d. Liberty 18195; Fauquier d. Liberty 144-127; Kettle Run d. Fauquier 172-94 Junior Andrew Hendrickson made regionals in both the 100 breaststroke, finishing first with 1:04.1, and the 200 individual medley, placing second behind Tishler with 2:04.88.

Hendrickson and Tishler both contributed to Kettle Run’s relay victories in the 200 medley and 400 freestyle.

“Great swimmer who consistently shows up,” Ciopyk said of Hendrickson.

On the girls side, junior Gemma Flook came back from injury to lead the Cougars in the 200 medley relay, which they won by more than 16 seconds over Fauquier.

Ciopyk complimented seniors Sam Hopkins, Rich Cruger, Rory Monahan, Emma Craddock, Alexis Jerde, Leah McEvoy, and Marco Mirrione

for “putting forth an excellent season.”

The season continues in the district meet, which Kettle Run’s firstyear coach said “is going to be our starting point for the championship level of competition.”

“I will be excited just with swimmers going out there and giving it their all,” Ciopyk said.

Fauquier

It was a night of personal bests for Fauquier, as 10 Falcons dropped time in 12 events.

“We had a few swimmers try new events for the first time and did very well,” head coach Patricia Davis said.

Freshman Reagan Skillman bettered her previous time in the 100 freestyle by eight seconds and lowered her 100 backstroke mark by three seconds.

Sophomore Jordan Buyna cut her 100 freestyle by 13 seconds, while senior Patrick Hanover sliced four seconds off his 100 breaststroke and 0.21 seconds off his 100 freestyle.

Senior Mason Worst earned a state berth with 22.74 in the 50 freestyle, then made regionals with 55.77 in the 100 butterfly, setting a personal best by one second. Worst already owned a state time in the 100 freestyle.

Junior Graham Savage, sophomores Jennifer Gutierrez, Tatum

Walker, and Katherine Ridley, along with freshmen Nina Woodside and Meredith Rickabaugh-DeVolder all set personal records.

Savage and Worst teamed with seniors Ethan Homenik and Tristan Boyd to earn a regional berth in the 400 freestyle relay, racing to 3:40.2 to place second behind Kettle Run. The coach said she hopes that Woodside, Savage, Boyd, sophomore Lana Barkovic, and freshman McKensie Boyd place in the top four of their district events to move on to regionals.

“They all have a very good chance!” she said.

Liberty

Sophomore Bryar Laine was the Eagles’ star of the night, as she won the 500 freestyle with a region-cut time of 5:49.48, nearly 10 seconds ahead of runner-up Woodside of Fauquier.

Laine also raced to a second-place finish in the 200 individual medley with a 2:29.5.

On the boys side, senior William Frederick took second in the 50 freestyle with a 23.93, missing the regional cut by less than half a second.

“We are excited for more time improvements,” said head coach Stacy Laine, “and hoping for a few more region cuts!”

Not in my house Big man Zach Bailey leads Liberty boys past Fauquier, 63-46

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Zach Bailey is LiberBoys standings ty’s version of Dikembe Millbrook 5-0 Mutombo.

Sherando 5-1 No, the Eagles’ big man KETTLE RUN 4-2 is not 7-foot-2 like the popLIBERTY 3-3 ular eight-time NBA allHandley 2-3 star who swatted shots for James Wood 1-5 three decades at GeorgeFAUQUIER 0-6 town University, the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets and other teams.

But the 6-7 Bailey, who has risen from obscurity on the LHS depth chart, is a shot-blocking fiend in the Northwestern District, frustrating rivals with his length and misdirecting many shots away from their target.

Bailey enjoyed himself immensely in Monday’s 63-46 home win over rival Fauquier.

After blocking a shot to end the third quarter, he bounced over to the LHS fans at courtside and wagged his right index finger from side to side in a

“No-no” gesture, just like Mutombo.

“The great thing about Zach is that he really is just starting to have success on the court. He has seen what hard work can do and I believe he has a high ceiling. We are very excited about his future,” said Liberty coach Pat Frazer.

Needing a win over their archrival to keep pace with the top teams in the district, Bailey and the Eagles got it by overcoming Fauquier’s early energy to seize command in the second quarter.

Liberty’s slender senior big man led the way with 14 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, followed by Chris Richards and Coy Shepard with 11 points, Landon Medley with nine and Dakota Lindsay and James Fowler each with eight.

Liberty, now in fourth place at 3-3 in the district, was coming off an agonizing 32-31 home loss to second-place Sherando (5-1) on Jan. 21.In that game nothing went right down the stretch as the Eagles squandered a late lead, then failed on three late See BASKETBALL, page 13

Liberty senior Zach Bailey (left) is averaging 10 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. That’s Falcon Dylan Donner on defense.

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we were in the game. That’s exactly what we did,” coach Costanzo said.

Liberty kept it up with a 14-7 Coaches and pundits often cite mothird-quarter surge to lead 29-21 mentum as key to an athletic contest. with 1:24 remaining.

Who is dominating and when will Fauquier scored the quarter’s fithe fickle element switch the other nal five points to narrow the gap to way?

Monday’s Liberty-Fauquier girls 29-26. Liberty also received a blow basketball game saw three big mo- when Morton collected her fourth mentum swings with the Falcons foul with 13 seconds to play.

“I was irritated because we winning 43-34 in Warrenton. weren’t executing our game plan,” Fauquier moved to 4-2 in NorthFauquier coach Brian Foddrell said. western District play while Liberty “What happens when we are undisfell to 1-4 after a valiant effort. ciplined, we allow the [other] teams Fauquier built an immediate 10-1 margin. After Falcon Gabby Garrison’s to get involved. They got a few bucklayup off the opening tipoff, Skyler ets off our lack of discipline, so now their confidence is risFurr then sank a layup, ing.” an 18-footer from the left Girls standings Foddrell said he corner and two of four Sherando 6-0 stayed with the man-tofree throws for an 8-0 Millbrook 5-0 man defense during the lead.

FAUQUIER 4-2 Liberty surge because Another Furr buckJames Wood 3-3 Fauquier will need to et 49 seconds into the LIBERTY 1-4 use it for the stretch run. second quarter widened KETTLE RUN 1-6 “Zone is fine, but eventhe gap to 10-1 before Handley 0-5 tually you’ve got to be Liberty stormed back able to play man-to-man as Liberty coach Marc against somebody who has good Costanzo got his team on track.

Costanzo expected zone defense shooters,” he predicted, Fueled by a suffocating defense, the from the Falcons, who had a surprise waiting. “Well, they came out man- Falcons tallied the first seven points to-man, so it took us a few minutes of the fourth to cap a 12-0 run. April Belcher scored the final five in the to adjust,” he said.

Liberty shifted the tide in the sec- surge for a 33-29 Fauquier lead. Liberond quarter big-time. “Our offense ty never drew closer than two points.

“That’s been our problem this finally got clicking. We started taking the ball to the basket and began year, playing four quarters of consistent basketball,” Costanzo said. scoring,” Costanzo said.

Baskets by Robin Morton and “Still, I think today was the best Emma Costanzo ignited a 10-0 Lib- we’ve done all year.”

Furr led all scorers with 17 points, erty run. Morton’s 3-pointer from the top of the key gave the Eagles Makayla Foddrell added nine, their first lead at 11-10 and soon a Belcher seven and Skye Corum six.

15-14 halftime edge.

Liberty’s leaders were Morton (13), “We knew if we could keep them Costanzo (seven), Lauren Leatherto 15 to 20 points in the first half, man (six) and Allison Corvin (five).

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In a high-energy first quarter against Fauquier, both teams played fast.

Fueled by the shooting of Luke Harris, Fauquier went on 13-5 run to lead 13-9 after the first quarter, then jumped to a six-point lead at 18-12 midway through the second.

Frazer called timeout and it seemed to work as Liberty outscored Fauquier 17-3 to lead 29-21 at halftime.

“Throughout the first half, I thought we were way too amped,” said Frazer.

“I have been a part of this rivalry for over 25 years. I told these guys that they just had to give it time and they would calm down and the game would slow down. I thought they did that in the second quarter.”

Fauquier came out battling in the third, but the Eagles kept the pressure on, and even got some breaks as Bailey banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key.

Liberty led 42-28 after the third and built the lead to 21 points twice in the fourth. The Eagles made 12 of 14

free throws in the fourth quarter, including 6-for-6 by Medley, and even got a second 3-pointer from Bailey, who swished one from the right wing in front of his team’s bench.

“Zach struggled offensively the last couple of games and has made a point of staying after practice working on his shot and gaining confidence. It paid off Monday and it will continue to pay off for him,” said Frazer of Bailey, who is averaging 10 points, nine rebounds and two blocks.

Added Frazer, “Zach has worked hard to come from a player who did not see any time last year to someone who not only is playing a lot, but who is also putting up solid numbers.”

Fauquier, which fell to 0-6 in the district, gets a rematch at home against Liberty Friday.

The Falcons were led by Luke Harris with 18, Dylan Donner with eight and Chris Chirasello with six.

“Fauquier did a really good job of putting pressure on us and I thought in the fourth quarter, we were able to handle that pressure,” added Frazer.

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So many camps, so little summer Even though it is still cold outside, if you plan to send your kids to summer camp, it’s time to start planning soon.

For area public schools, summer break is just shy of 11 weeks. While all kids welcome the break, boredom can set in pretty quickly. Fortunately, our area is full of summer camp programs that are engaging, educational and fun.

In Fauquier County, there are camps focused

on every pursuit under the sun. To help you find the best choices for your kids, our 2022 Summer Camp guide includes a smattering of everything: from outdoors camps focused on hiking, fishing and archery to aquatics, sports, fine arts and STEM pursuits, like computer coding and robotics, there’s truly something for every kid.

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readers find out which local organizations offer summer camps in each category.

Many listings include specifics such as dates and times, but a few camps were still firming up their summer schedules when our guide went to print. See associated websites for more details and don’t delay. Slots fill up fast.

Look for part II in the Feb. 16 Fauquier Times.

Happy summer camping!

Camps help kids explore the great outdoors Staff Reports Time spent in nature also builds confidence, promotes creativity and teaches responsibility for the environment. Luckily, Virginia has many beautiful spaces where kids can enjoy spending time outside. Here are a few opportunities close to home: The Clifton Institute at 6712 Blantyre Road in Warrenton, seeks to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards to learn about the ecology of the Northern Virginia Piedmont. Their 900-acre field station is home to all programming including the following camps: • Piedmont Polliwogs: Ages 4 to 6 (with adult caregiver), 9 a.m. to noon; offered one week in June 2022. Campers explore and engage with nature with outdoor story time, nature walks and related craft projects.

• Young Scientists Research Experience: Ages 13 to 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; offered one week in June 2022. Young Scientists will engage in hands-on learning as they develop their own research questions, collect and analyze data and present their results under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Perfect for students with an interest in the environmental and natural sciences and the desire to experience ecological fieldwork.

• Young Explorers: Ages 7 to 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; two one-week sessions offered in July 2022. Campers will explore the field station with naturalists and learn about the plants and animals that live in the Northern Virginia Piedmont.

In the afternoon, children enjoy crafts and games to expand their knowledge of ecology and the environment.

Check cliftoninstitute.org/education/#camp for updated dates and cost information. Registration will open in early February.

Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, Inc. is an independent, non-

profit in Broad Run that protects and promotes the Bull Run Mountains through education, research and stewardship. As part of its mission, BRMC offers the following summer camps: • Budding Naturalist Camp: Ages 4 to 6, half-day; one week in July. Campers are exposed to the outdoors and wildlife as they explore the Bull Run Mountain region. The camp features discovery hikes, frog and salamander searches, stream exploration and nature crafts.

• Summer Nature Camp: Ages 7 to 14, full-day; two one-week sessions offered in July. Campers learn about different plants and animals found in the Bull Run Mountain region and partake in bird-watching, butterfly and insect collecting and even snake-handling (if desired).

• Herpetology Camp: Ages 7 to 14, full-day; two, two-day sessions offered in June. Campers spend two days searching for and observing salamanders, frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles while hiking in the Bull Run Mountain region.

Check www.brmconservancy. org/youth-outdoors-program for updated dates and cost information.

Pre-registration is required.

Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts: Teens in grades nine through 12; held in July. The week-long, 2022 Youth Conservation Camp at the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg brings together about 70 students to learn about Virginia’s natural resources from conservation professionals and Virginia Tech faculty.

Most instruction is hands-on and outdoors. Topics include: soils, water quality, forestry, wildlife, fisheries management, beekeeping and agricultural best management practices as well as hiking, swimming and canoeing.

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When it comes to making this summer even more memorable, take advantage of long days and campfree weekends and get the whole family out for some affordable activities. Here are some ideas for closeby excursions and some day trips: The Neabsco Creek Boardwalk allows hikers access to wetlands that provide a rich habitat for great blue herons, red-winged blackbirds and other winged wildlife known to populate the area. The ¾- mile elevated walkway opened in 2019 and is part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, which links historic landmarks such as Rippon Lodge and Leesylvania Park. The boardwalk is ADA compliant, dog-friendly and open from dawn to dusk daily.

Parking is available at 15125 Blackburn Road in Woodbridge.

Gravelly Point Park is a perfect place to take an airplane enthusiast who has visited the Air and Space Museum countless times. Located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, this grassy picnic area is just a few hundred feet from the north end of the runways

at Reagan National Airport. Visitors are treated to views of the Potomac, Washington, D.C. and a never-ending overheard parade of planes that thrill spectators of all ages. Bring your bikes if you want to hop on the 18-mile Mount Vernon Trail, which will take you south into Old Town Alexandria or north with views of the monuments.

Seven Oaks Lavender Farm is a mother-and-daughter-owned business located in Catlett that invites you to see why “life is better among the blossoms.” Their 2022 lavender season will run from June through mid-July. The farm is located at 8769 Old Dumfries Road in Catlett and is open every day during lavender season. It features a 2-acre lavender field and a play area for children.

Take home a fragrant bouquet to remember your visit by cutting lavender stems for purchase. Check www. sevenoakslavenderfarm.com in late spring for updated dates and admission information.

Burnside Farms in Nokesville features both spring and summer fun. The Festival of Spring happens for three weeks in April and features more than 200 varieties of tulips and 30-plus varieties of daffodils for spectacular pick-your-own flowers for purchase. Burnside invites you to experience “Holland in Virginia.”

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The boardwalk at Neabsco Creek offers visitors a chance to walk through a habitat teeming with wildlife.

FUN, from page 16 more than 30 varieties of sunflowers on 20 acres in successive crops to ensure blooming flowers for six weeks in mid- to late-July through Labor Day. Also experience one of the nation’s only sunflower mazes.

The farm is located at 11008 Kettle Run Road in Nokesville. Check www.burnsidefarms.com for updated dates and admission information.

When the sun goes down head out to C.M. Crockett Park in Midland for some stargazing with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Bring your own telescope or observe the

cosmos with those that are provided. The events are free and are held on Saturday evenings during spring and summer (April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, July 30, Aug. 20). Visit www.novac.com for scheduling.

Two new interactive museums in D.C. offer lots of learning and family fun. Both are open weekly Thursday through Sunday.

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Family fun abounds in Fauquier FUN, from page 17 welcome to enjoy opportunities for self-expression and realize how we joke, sing, speak, read and write every day. Visit Planet Word in the historic Franklin School at 925 13th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is free with a suggested $15 donation. Visit planetwordmuseum.org.

The long-awaited National Children’s Museum is open and wants children to dream big. Through science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) focused exhibits like the “dream machine” and “innovation sandbox” it sparks curiosity and ignites creativity for all learners. Visit the museum at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $15.95 per person ages 1 and up. Plan your visit at nationalchildrensmuseum.org.

Monticello offers several ticketing packages so families can plan their visits and decide which parts of the grounds they want to see and how long they plan to stay. The Gardens and Grounds passes are a great deal for families because guests under 12 are free ($8 for 12 to 18 and $22 for adults). The passes include the “Meet Thomas Jefferson” experience and also the popular mobile scavenger hunt for families. Buy tickets in advance and learn more online at www.visit.monticello.org.

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in the bookshelves of your local libraries. Fauquier County Public Library welcomes readers to visit their libraries with their new extended weekday hours and Sunday hours at all three branches. The library system invites patrons to participate in their programing including book clubs, crafts, English-as-a-Second Language classes, story time, and even nature programming. Activities and programs are available for children, teens and adults. Register in person at any branch or online at fauquierlibrary.org.

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Camp Woods & Wildlife: Ages 13 to 16; June 20 to 24. Residential camp presented by the Virginia Department of Forestry at the 20,000acre Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. Professionals working in the field of natural resources lead activities, events and classes such

Burnside Farms’ Festival of Spring features 30-plus varieties of daffodils.

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Northern Virginia 4-H Center: At the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Northern Virginia 4-H Center serves as the host site for 4-H Junior Camps (for kids ages 9 to 13) and Cloverbud Camps (for ages 5 to 8). More than 20 choices of activities are available, including canoeing, archery and performing arts. The center’s camps have consistently garnered acclaim for a positive, experiential environment with great outdoor programs and a passionate, highly skilled staff. Campers register through their local 4-H office, though 4-H club membership is not required to attend. Contact your local Cooperative Extension Office for more information about deadlines, fees and the registration process. The Fauquier session is July 3-7, and the Prince William session is July 24-28. Visit www. nova4h.com for more information.

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Butler, 53, of Remington, is aiming his pitch largely at the men and women who work in the sheriff’s office. When Mosier resigned, Butler said Tuesday that he was “inundated” with calls from sheriff’s office employees and county residents asking him to run, noting he did not initially intend to put his hat in the ring when Mosier’s appointment was announced.

“I have talked with members of the department, and their messages have been that they want someone leading them that will listen to them, lift them up and support them, respect them and get them the things they need to be great deputies,” he said. Retaining deputies on the force is the main challenge the agency faces today, he elaborated.

Butler started working for the sheriff’s office as a dispatcher while still in high school, working his way up to the patrol division by the time he left the force in 1996. He was first hired as a dispatcher by Sheriff Ashby Olinger, working his way up to assignments at the jail, courts and eventually to the patrol division.

Those experiences, he argued, make him well-suited to respond to the needs of the rank-and-file, promising to create intra-agency com-

mittees to let staffers express their ideas and concerns. “I will maintain a 100% open door policy,” he promised to both agency employees and the public. He also said that he would promote people from within the organization when possible. “We cannot send a better message to employees, that you can rise to the top with hard work,” he said.

Butler also leaned on his experience as both a front-line deputy and as human resources and safety manager for S.W. Rodgers. “I have been involved in making policy, interviewing and hiring as well as terminations. I work hard to keep our accidents and injures low,” he said.

And, he pointed out, his years as one of the county’s five top policymakers have given him a unique insight into how local government and budgets work, experience he said would be valuable for advocating on behalf of sheriff’s deputies and other employees.

Butler was reluctant to contrast himself with either Mosier or Falls.

“I don’t like comparing myself to others. We all have strengths and weaknesses,” he said. “I’m not running a race against anybody. I’m running a race for the men and women of the sheriff’s office and the citizens of the county.”

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Top Dollar Deal: $860,590 in Cedar Run District

Cedar Run District RFI WC LC to NVR Inc., Lot 112, 0.5825 acre on Bob White Drive, Warrenton. $232,000 Jeffrey L. Grogan to Joshua Edward Jeffrey, 1.727 acre at 9461 James Madison Hwy. and 0.643 acre off James Madison Hwy. nr. Warrenton. $549,000 Travis Leslie Yonts to Oscar Antonio Trejo, 3.11151 acres at 2565 Home Site Court, Midland. $420,000 NVR Inc. to Brandon C. Kent, 6521 Bob White Drive, Warrenton. $815,970 Rolanna M. Brown to David R. Colton Jr., 2.3915 acres on Virginia Oaks Court off Shenandoah Path, Catlett. $125,000 Kenneth D. Brown to David R. Colton Jr., 2.000 acres and ingress/egress use of Virginia

Oaks Court to Shenandoah Path, Catlett. $125,000 Jeremy S. Williams to Dimitrios Maros, 1.21 acres at 9647 Shenandoah Path south of Catlett. $266,000 Paul C. Shannon to Kathryn Aileen Snyder, 2.009 acres at 6812 Beach Road nr. Warrenton. $300,000 NVR Inc. to Samuel Lee Crawford Jr., 0.5863 acre at 6530 Bob White Drive, Warrenton. $860,590

Mintbrook Developers LLC to NVR Inc., Lot 142, 0.1197 acre on Hancock and Clarke streets and Lot 144, 0.2775 acre on Clarke Street, Bealeton. $230,000 William Edward Nickle to Keri Stone, 2.0032 acres at 9671 Routts Hill Road nr. Warrenton. $435,000 John N. Andrews to Jose Manuel Men Mendoza Portillo, 2.75 acres at 11741 Freeman’s Ford Road, Remington. $150,000 John E. Williams to Russell Lee District Ringling, 9.6571 acres at 9614 Roger A. Conteras Bardales Routts Hill Road and 0.3429 to Brennan Harris, 11692 Fort acres on Routts Hill Road nr.

Union Drive, Remington.

Warrenton. $450,000 $387,000 Center District Gladys Virginia Moore to National Retail Properties LP to Ronald Gabriel Cardoza Mejia, Woodward Group Inc., 0.3591 0.7150 acre at 10997 Blake acre at 60 Franklin Street, Lane, Bealeton. $395,000 Warrenton. $360,000

Rutter Properties LLC to Graham Rooney, 0.5220 acre at 334 Curtis Street, Warrenton. $340,000 Ronald Brothers to Matthew Costanza, 212 Preston Drive, Warrenton. $650,000

Scott District Catherina Hurlburt to Kevin Richards, 6540 Pinewood Lane nr. Warrenton. $399,000 Lance Foster to Barbara Quarles, Phase 4 Open Space B, Auburn Mill Estates nr. Warrenton. $74,000 Marshall District Cheris Anne Treptow to Christy Marie Laneri, 0.4637 acre at 649 Federal Street in the Village of Paris. $380,000 Damon Lomison to John Clint Williamson, 5.1638 acres at 9271 Maidstone Road, Delaplane. $747,500

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OBITUARIES Karen Frances Roof Karen Frances Roof, 53, of Manassas, Virginia, passed away on January 7, 2022. She was born on May 9, 1968, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Robert and Carolyn Roof. She was a life-long resident of the City of Manassas and graduated from Osbourn High School.

—Everyone who knew Karen knew that she was an incredibly kind, loving, gentle, and happy person and that she loved her family very much. Karen was the devoted and proud mother to Kaitlyn Roof and son-in-law Chris Nguyen. She also leaves behind her brothers Forrest Roof (Mary), Terry Roof (Fran), Marty Roof (Carolyn), and sister Hilde McCuin (Alan). Karen will be dearly missed by her nine nieces and nephews and 14 great-nieces and great-nephews, who she loved with all her heart. Karen was preceded in death by her parents.

—Karen started her career at a young age in cosmetology and worked for Ratner Companies for over 20 years, most recently in a position within human resources. Karen was an avid animal lover, frequent beachgoer, and friend to everyone she met. She most enjoyed being with friends and family. Karen was best known for her willingness to help others and her passion for life.

She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

—A visitation will be held for Karen from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110). Her celebration of life will follow at 11:00 a.m., at Pierce Funeral Home.

Sandra G. (Kerns) Herndon Sandra G. Herndon, 75, of Catlett, VA passed away on January 20, 2022 at Caton Merchant House, Manassas, Virginia.

Sandra was born August 9, 1946 in Arlington, Virginia to the late Samuel Jacob Kerns and Effie Noland Kerns.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Robert “Bobby” Herndon Sr. siblings; Samuel Delaney Kerns, Jacob Gary “John” Kerns, James Andrew “Billy” Kerns, Stanley “Bo” Kerns, Layton “Bobby” Kerns and Nancy Kirby.

Sandra spent 43 years working at CVS in Westgate Plaza Manassas as a sales clerk. When not working, she enjoyed playing bingo, going to Charlestown to play slot machines, camping and fishing with her family was one of her favorite past times. Sandra was also a member of Jehoash Presbyterian Church and Catlett Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.

Sandra is survived by her two children, son, Robert (Frank) Herndon Jr. and his fiancé Brenda McKendry of Manassas, Virginia also daughter, Evelyn Cobert and husband Thomas of Bealeton, VA. Sandra is also survived by four grandchildren, Breann Griffith of Culpeper, Virginia, Hayley Herndon of Winchester, Virginia, Paige Herndon of Bealeton, Virginia and Addison Cobert of Bealeton, Virginia.

The family will received visitors at Moser Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 10:00AM. Funeral service followed immediately after visitation at 11:00am. Burial was held at Catlett Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe made to Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186 to help with funeral expenses.

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Paul Herbert Weisenberger Jr. Paul Herbert Weisenberger Jr., 76, of Dale City, Virginia, passed away on January 17, 2022.

Paul was born in Columbus, Ohio to Paul Sr. and Lorene Weisenberger on March 20, 1945.

Paul went to school and grew up in Columbus, Georgia. Paul married Jacky Winifred Barrett on October 30, 1971 in Fort Benning, Georgia.

He graduated from University of Tampa in Tampa, FL. Paul was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and served in the United States Army and Army Reserves. He went on to work as a supervisor for U.S Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) for 37 years. Paul was heavily involved in volunteer work with the ARC of Prince William County, Special Olympics Area 23, and was the founder/coach of the “Special Guys” bowling program in Dale City that served countless handicapped individuals.

Paul Weisenberger is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Jacky, parents Paul Sr. and Lorene Weisenberger, step-mother Lillian, and sister-in-law Anne.

Paul is survived by his son Travis Weisenberger of Dale City, VA, his son Aaron and daughter in-law Jennifer Weisenberger of Clayton, Delaware, brother David Weisenberger of Charleston, SC, sister, Rosemary Mayo of Phenix City, AL, step brothers Mike and George Seckinger, nieces and nephews, Heather, Mike, Jennifer, Eric, Cheryl, Bobby,Lisa and his one and only beautiful granddaughter Adison.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ARC of Prince William County in honor of Paul Weisenberger.

Paul William Martinson Devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend drifted into the arms of Jesus far too soon on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

He blessed us with 73 beautiful years.

Paul was born April 6, 1948 in Fort Dodge, IA to Eldon and Mary Martinson. Paul grew up in Harcourt, IA and graduated from LuVerne High School in 1966. He attended Fort Dodge Junior College for a short time, and later married his first wife, Sharon Gearhart in 1972. They later moved to West Des Moines, Iowa and raised two daughters, Jennifer and Krista.

After the passing of his first wife in 2001, he moved to Culpeper, VA to be near his two daughters and his granddaughter. In 2007 he married his second wife, Pearl Carpenter.

Paul was a quiet and genuine soul that loved the people around him. He enjoyed good conversation and learning about people. He is remembered for being an excellent listener by his grandkids. He spent many of his earlier years fishing and hunting with his brother, and camping with his family. He was an avid Iowa State Cyclones fan and was thrilled when his oldest daughter, Jennifer, chose to attend college there. He was a train enthusiast and is often remembered for his elaborate model train set-up in his basement, especially his grandkids having the chance to run the controls. He enjoyed serving in his church and spending time with his family and friends. He is remembered by many as praying some of the most beautiful prayers in church and at family gatherings.

Paul is survived by his second wife of 14 years, Pearl Martinson of N. Chesterfield, VA; his daughters Jennifer Upmeyer of Warrenton, VA and Krista Martinson of Lakeland, FL; granddaughter Raegan Martinson of Lakeland, FL; grandsons Joshua Upmeyer of Grand Forks, ND, and Matthew Upmeyer of Warrenton, VA; great grandsons, Carson and Samuel, both of Florida; his older brother Richard (Judy) Martinson of West Des Moines, IA; step-son Robert (Bonnie) Carpenter of Madison, VA and step-grandchildren Brittany, Jacob, and Ryan; step-son James (Tabby) Carpenter of Richmond, Virginia and step-grandchildren, Amelia and Mina, and step-daughter Gwen Carpenter and step-grandchildren Megan and Brendan; as well as many nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Paul is preceded in death by his father, Eldon Martinson, mother, Mary Martinson, and his first wife, Sharon Martinson.

He was taken from us far too soon and he will be missed so very much.

There is strength in knowing he is resting in peace with the people he loved who welcomed him home in Heaven. His quiet and genuine stature will forever leave a legacy in our lives, and his loving and attentive nature will forever leave an imprint on our hearts. He passed into eternal rest knowing he was loved by all who knew him, and we know that he loved us all as well.

A Celebration of Life to honor Paul will take place on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11:00am at Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Paul´s favorite Bible verse: John 14:1 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe God, believe also in me.”

It isn’t goodbye, it’s “see you soon”. We love you and miss you.

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OBITUARIES Peggy Elizabeth Winston

Cameron Kendel Tapscott

Peggy Elizabeth Winston, 84, of Warrenton, VA, passed January 16, 2022.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 11:00 am, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 33 S. Third St, Warrenton, VA, 20186.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Cameron Kendel Tapscott, 68, of Warrenton, VA, passed January 15, 2022.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 12:00 pm, at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

In memory of

Myra Muscar who passed away on January 29, 2020.

Missed but not forgotten.

Jake & Family

Carolyn Elizabeth (Ewell) Robinson Our beloved Carolyn Elizabeth (Ewell) Robinson transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday January 6th, 2022 in Hagerstown Maryland.

Carolyn was born to John Ewell Sr. And Lillian Irene (Duncan) Ewell on September 11th 1953 in Centreville, Virginia. She was the 11th child of 14.

She has joined her parents in glory John William Sr. and Lillian, as well has her siblings Lucy Mary(Dot) Jackson, John William Jr. (Billy), Charles Raymond, Maxine JoAnne Yourse, George Robert, Mae Ewell and her step-son Charles “Chuckie” Robinson Jr..

She is survived by her husband Charles (Chuck) Edward Robinson Sr., her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Jaime Robinson, granddaughter, Peyton Nacson-Robinson, Stepdaughters Rebecca Diane Robinson and Rosemary Robinson and their children, her siblings Thelma (Poochie) Marie Jackson, James Russell (Rusty) McKinley Eugene (Jake), Edward Clark, Wilburt Lee, Pamila Louise, Evelyn Vanessa, a host of nieces and nephews and her dear friends, Gladys Ferguson, Paula Short, and Nancy Campbell.

Carolyn was served as a dedicated and faithful employee of the United States Postal Service for 35 years as a overnight mail handler where she met Charles and 20 years as overnight stock associate at Wal mart.

Carolyn worked very hard at both jobs to maintain the household and so she could buy plenty of gifts for everyone she could think of for birthdays and holidays including Easter and Christmas.

She inherited her father John’s green thumb and loved working in her gardens and flower beds in her free time making them wild and beautiful. Carolyn was a devout fan of the Washington (Redskins) Football Team through and through. From traveling to games in hostile territory to never passing up an opportunity to talk some good ole trash to her Dallas Cowboys loving son and anybody else who didn’t root for the Skins.

Carolyn also believed in keeping family together and knowing our roots and where we came from which led her to hosting cookouts every summer providing everything from crabs, seafood and burgers to her famous baked beans. She was also a caregiver often willing to put rest aside and coming to the aid of her parents and siblings whenever they fell ill. She truly loved and loved on every last one of them until their day with the lord.

Carolyn was a phenomenal woman with a phenomenal heart and personality. She carried the heart or Lillian with the attitude and fire of Johnny, always looking to make people happy but also willing to fight for those she loves.

She will be deeply missed but we rejoice knowing that she is no longer in pain and reunited with her family in Christ.

BETTIE GREER PIERCE Bettie (Buck) Greer Pierce (93) passed peacefully on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at her home in Pompano Beach, FL. Born January 22, 1928, in Port Deposit, MD., to the late John H. and Clara (Brown) Buck, she attended school in Bel Air, MD. A member of Sigma Delta Pi and “Sweetheart” of the KA fraternity, Bettie was an honors student, graduating from Roanoke College in 1948.

Her first marriage was to Walter E. “Gene” Greer, with whom she had a son, John Bruce Greer. They lived and worked in the Philadelphia and Washington, DC region, settling on Summerhill Farm in Amherst, VA. Bettie taught middle school for a number of years; she enjoyed knitting, riding horses, gardening, football, and she was a champion golfer.

In 1989, Bettie married John C. Pierce. She loved having her newly extended family – which included John’s daughters Sharon, Johna, and Paula, sons-in-law Tom Stephens and Jerome Beazley, and grandchildren Michael J. Greer, Rachael Stephens, Alexe van Beuren, and Eliza van Beuren Wood – together for summer fun, football games, family trips and occasions, and holiday meals.

Bettie and John Pierce were long-time members of the Warrenton United Methodist Church. After John’s death in 2013, Bettie moved to Pompano Beach, to be near her son, Bruce.

Bettie was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Osborne and her husband, Joseph B. Osborne of Bel Air, MD, and their daughter, Molly (Osborne) Kunkel (Jim) of Bel Air, MD. Bettie is survived by her son, J. Bruce Greer and his wife, Carol Lynn (“Scooter”), of Pompano Beach, grandson Michael J. Greer (Lindsay) and great-grandson Joseph John Greer, of Columbia, SC., and nieces Nancy (Osborne) Rumney (Paul) of Belfast, ME and Joanne L. (Osborne) Taylor (James) of Rising Sun, MD, and many extended family.

Due to COVID concerns, interment will take place at Warrenton Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Warrenton United Methodist Church; Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; or Roanoke College, Sigma Delta Pi, Salem, VA

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OBITUARIES Margaret Mary Reynolds (nee Glynn) Margaret Mary Reynolds (nee Glynn), age 88, passed away on January 4, 2022, at Prince William Medical Center, following a long struggle with Parkinsons and Dementia.

Peggy was born on April 21, 1933, in Boston, MA and has been a resident of Manassas, VA since 1966.

She is predeceased by her husband of over 60 years, William Lester Reynolds, who passed away in 2017. She is also predeceased by her parents, Owen and Theresa Glynn; five siblings (Eugene, Thomas, Theresa, Owen, & Paul); and an infant daughter, Donna.

Peggy was a strong matriarch of a large family. She instilled many core values including love and service, and above all family togetherness, peace, and love.

She is survived by five children and their spouses, William Reynolds (Karen), Robert Reynolds (Paula), Thomas Reynolds (Wendy), Cheryl Boston (Mark), and James Reynolds (Ellen); one sister, Irene Kimball of Bridgewater MA; and eight grandchildren, Amy Johnson (Dan), Kevin Boston (Sara), Allison Boston, Megan Reynolds, Nicholas Reynolds, Sara Kate Reynolds, Jessica Reynolds, and Benjamin Reynolds.

Peggy was the most selfless loving person and enjoyed most being with her kids, grandkids, and many nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed puzzles, bingo, and dogs. Peggy was truly special and will be missed but never forgotten.

Family and friends will gather for a Visitation on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 10:30 at All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Rd., Manassas, VA 20110.

Burial will follow at 12:00 PM at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Hwy., Manassas, VA 20109.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peggy’s honor to the Parkinsons Foundation or to a Dementia organization of your choosing.

A special thanks to the wonderful and caring staff at Prince William Medical Center for their care over the last few weeks as well as to several special caregivers who loved and served Peggy with devotion and dignity.

Ronald R. Kines Ronald R. Kines, 72 of Culpeper, Virginia went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2022. He was born June 10, 1949, to the late James R. Kines and Lillian Carter Kines.

He was predeceased by his sister, Roberta Talley.

Ron was a devoted husband to the love of his life, his angel, and wife of 49 years, Nancy G. Kines. He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Melissa Morici (Ken), Elaine Owens (Terry), Ronnie Kines (Raquel), and Rusty Kines (Tiffany); his brothers, Jimmy Edwards (Ruth) and Archie Kines (Donna); grandchildren, Justin (Monique), Jay (Mallorie), Jeremy (Rachel), Brittany, Tori, Megan (Matthew), Ryan, Alexandra (Vince), Caleb, Ashley, Ty, Keighley (Kody), Joe and Jacqie; and great-grandchildren, Tristan, Chloe, Emery, Harlee, Peyton, Ariel, Tyler, Penelope, and Salem.

Ron honorably served in the United States Navy as a damage controlman/firefighter. It was in the Navy that he learned to be a machinist and welder, which lead to his second love, Triple R Welding & Repair Service, established in 1985. He later expanded the business to include crane operating. He cared deeply for his customers and took great pride in his craftmanship, which was evident in every job. He passed his knowledge and passion onto his children, who will continue his legacy.

Ron loved his antique hotrods and competing in Classic Car Shows. He was a member of the Culpeper Cruisers and later became a member of the Orange County Cruisers. He also enjoyed playing cornhole, family poker nights, the ocean, and riding his Harley on the streets of Myrtle Beach, SC, where he was planning to retire. He will be forever missed and deeply etched in the hearts and souls of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Moser Funeral Home at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA, 20186.

A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held on Friday, January 28 at 11:00 am, also at Moser Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Bright View Cemetery, 8265 Lunsford Road, Warrenton, VA, 20186.

Online condolences may be expressed at www. moserfuneralhome.com.

Darrell Groome Winslow Leaving this world a better place, Darrell Groome Winslow, 89, of Chantilly, Virginia peacefully passed away on January 17, 2022 surrounded by family in his home.

Born on March 20, 1932 in High Point, North Carolina, he was predeceased by his parents, Louis Harvey Winslow and Vera Gertrude Wall and by six siblings. Married on December 19, 1953 to Laura Ann Hoots, the devoted couple just celebrated their 68th anniversary.

Winslow had a brilliant career in parks and recreation. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University and member of the cross country team that won the first ACC championship. He would later endow a scholarship for students in his field of recreation. As the first park and recreation director for the towns of Covington, Virginia and Bristol, Tennessee, his sense of fairness, honesty, and strong work ethic endeared him to the communities. In 1966, he joined the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and retired as executive director. For nearly three decades he would utilize his “can do” optimism and imagination to tackle enormous projects that would create parks that were self-sustaining and innovative.

Under his stewardship, NVRPA (now NOVA) became a national model with 19 regional parks including the much enjoyed 42 mile long W&OD Trail.

Winslow is remembered by family and friends with much affection. As an Eagle Scout, an athlete, a lover of children and dogs (with a special fondness for Pekingese), a wordsmith who wrote daily, a storyteller extraordinaire, Winslow planted a garden full of flowers and a life full of joy. He left a legacy of great parks, inspired other professionals, and set the finest example of a caring, loving husband and father for his family.

He made the world a little better and people laugh a little more.

Survived by his loving wife, Ann Hoots Winslow and by three daughters: Dawn Ann Winslow Chadwick (Bruce), Melinda Sue Winslow Beach (Tony), Dara Lee Winslow Scott, and six grandchildren: Crystal Lynn Beach, Joy Marie Beach Martin (Josh), Anthony Lawrence Beach II, Ralston Allan Scott, Dominic Winslow Scott, Dori Ruthann Scott, and a great grandchild, Josephine Ann Martin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to NOVA Parks, 5400 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039

Brenda Kay Campbell James Brenda Kay Campbell James, 65, of Goldvein, VA entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 22,2022 at Fauquier Hospital. She was born July, 28th, 1956 to the late William Pierce and Shirley Lou Campbell.

Brenda is survived by her one and only true love, her husband of 47 years, Donald “Jesse” James; children, Tera James Madison (Chris) and Tanya James Smith (Jeremy); grandchildren, Karissa and Gabriella Madison, Kearstin Brown (Deven “DJ” Hogan), Kenzington Brown, and Darian Smith; great grandchildren, Kamdyn, Kamiyah, Gabriel and Jayce Hogan, Kaden Brown and Oziah Brown.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, William Anthony “Tony” Campbell and her grandson, Keyon Brown.

Brenda enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially trips to the beach. Some of the hobbies she delighted in were crafting, gardening and taking her fur baby, Cosmo, on walks. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Brenda, loved baking goodies and cherished time spent with family. A social butterfly with a generous heart, she appreciated trips out to eat at her favorite restaurants, leisurely shopping adventures and meeting new people. Full of faith, joy and laughter she loved fiercely and deeply. Although she will be greatly missed, we take comfort in knowing that she is now resting in Peace.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 28th at 2pm at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701 with Pastor Josh Shifflett officiating. Facial coverings are mandatory to enter the building. The family would like to invite those that are unable to attend to join the service via live stream at https://view. oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1643067459162020 Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

An online guestbook and tribute wall are available www.foundandsons. com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.

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OBITUARIES Naketa Knejuane Norment Naketa Knejuane Norment, daughter of Rhonda and Anthony was born in Alexandria, VA on June 7th 1974. She peacefully transitioned from this earthly place of life to her eternal home on January 2nd, 2022.

Naketa graduated from TC Williams High School in 1992 where she studied cosmetology. At the time of her passing Naketa was employed at FedEx where she was a dedicated hard worker.

Naketa loved her family, loved her girls, granddaughters, and believed in family first. She was known for her sayings “ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME” and “Don’t mess with my brother”. Naketa was a true Gemini, she was very outspoken, loved her Washington football team, and was best known for her greens, pasta salad and variety of egg rolls.

Naketa leaves to mourn her mother Rhonda Stokes; father Anthony Norment; brother Nathan Norment and sister-in-law Mary Norment; four daughters Maurkeya Norment, Maurkeyva Norment, Ronni Rease and La’Neah Rease; son-in-law Wonderful Aples; two granddaughters De’Varia Norment and Aaliyah “Jellybean” Norment; two aunts, Soni Rasheed and Lavell “TT Muffie” McDuffie; two uncles Norris Thompson and William Norment; uncles-in-law Ronnie Edelen and Kenny McDuffie; aunts-in-law Coretha Thompson and Eureka Norment; as well as “baby daddy” Ronnie Rease and Maurice; two special friends Shawn and Dell; along with tons of family and friends. Naketa will miss the birth of her first grandson, Noah Aples

Ackley Davis Williams, Jr. Davis passed away at his home in Lignum, Va. on January 14, 2022. Born in Middleburg, Va. He is survived by his son, Matthew D. Williams and his wife Cayla, their children, Levi and Luke, daughter, Candi, and her husband Josh and children Kayla, Kelsey, and Raelynn his brother, Franklin (Frankie) Williams and his son, Johnathan, and, sister, Linda Johnson and her husband, Stuart, . Predeceased by his daughter, Tabitha, parents Ackley D. and Dorothy M. Williams, his sisters, Nancy M. Williams, and Betty Williams Turpin, and brothers, Edward (Pete) Williams, and Richard Williams.

Davis attended Fauquier High School and began working at an early age on a horse farm in The Plains where his love of horses began.

He spent his remaining work life on farms with horses. Once he retired from work; he helped his brother, Pete. Davis faithfully for 4 years, 3 times a week; transported his brother to 4 hour dialysis treatment then waited the entire time for him.

He enjoyed his last years living with his son, Matt, and his wife, Cayla, and his grandsons, Levi and Luke. His love for those grandsons would just shine. He found happiness there.

Davis could remember more jokes than anyone; his sense of humor and pranks were always present. He was a wonderful father (Pops), paw paw, and brother; who will be dearly missed.

His wishes were cremation without services. The family is receiving condolences and comments on the funeral home website: https://www. diginitymemorial.com/obituaries/culpeper-va/Ackley-Williams-10531775.

Lily Mae Jackson Russell Lily Mae Jackson Russell, 73 years old, departed this life on January 9, 2022 at her home in Washington, D.C. with her friend, Cheryl Charles, by her side.

Lily was born on August 26, 1948 in Manassas, Virginia to the late Frank M. Jackson Sr. and Valerie V. Jackson. She attended Manassas Regional School, Jennie Dean, and in 1966 when the schools integrated, she attended and graduated from Osbourn High School. She also attended Temple Business School in Silver Spring, Maryland.

On November 7, 1967, Lily started to work for Garfinckel’s part time while continuing her education and became full time in 1968. She was also employed part time for several businesses.

Garfinckel’s closed their business in 1990 and in May 1991 she started working for Giant Food in Silver Spring, Maryland and retired in 2013.

Lily was preceded in death by two Sisters, Mildred Sprow and Sylvia Griffin, two brothers, William Jackson and Frank Jackson, Jr., five nephews, Otis Griffin Jr., Benjamin Smith, Paul Sprow Jr., Darnell Sprow, and Bryant Wade.

She leaves to mourn her death one son, Gary Jackson; two granddaughters, Monica Herring and Lytisha Jackson and one great granddaughter, Zaviahna Herring; one sister, Meator Barnett; one goddaughter, Roseshell Wade; and one godson, Terrance Young. Also mourning her death are one niece, Margaret (Willie) Harris; six nephews, Boyd (Sharon) Sprow, Paul (Connie) Sprow,Sr., Charles (Karen) Griffin, Steven (Diane) Smith, Danny Smith, and Donnie Smith; four great nephews, seven great nieces, ten great great nephews, and four great great nieces; one devoted friend, Cheryl Charles and a host of cousins and friends.

“To God be the Glory, for the things he has done for me.”

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OBITUARIES James Keith Kemper James Keith Kemper, 58, of Warrenton died January 15, 2022.

A celebration of life will be planned Willis King in the near future.

Willis King, 91, of Warrenton, VA, Online condolences may be given passed January 14, 2022. at www.moserfuneralhome.com Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, 12:00 pm, at John M. Cornwell Little Zion Baptist Church-Bethel, John M. Cornwell, 90 of Reming- 6313 Old Zion Road, Warrenton, VA, ton, VA passed away on Jan. 23, 2022 20187.

Online condolences can be given at at Fauquier Hospital.

Funeral arrangements were in- www.joynesfuneralhome.com complete at presstime.

Please contact Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton (540)347-3431 for further information.

James Durham James Henry Durham, 81, of Union Hall, died, Thursday January 13, 2022, at Runk & Pratt assisted living in Forest.

Mr. Durham was born June 19, 1940, in Campbell County, a son of the late Joseph Hermit Durham Sr. and Alice Mae Tucker Durham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother John Roscoe Durham, and a son in law Maurice Harris.

He started working at a young age delivering newspapers. In his teen years he worked doing many different jobs from working in a grocery store and at a local gas station. He eventually met our mom and they married on September 20, 1959. In 1965 they made the move to Manassas Virginia, and he worked for Scope Corporation working long hours learning the trade of machinist. In 1970 him and his brother established their own company Precision Engineering and Manufacturing company. They started out in a little weight house in the front of Sam’s Junk yard in Gainesville, Virginia. He eventually built a larger space there and really grew the business until he eventually bought property in Haymarket, Virginia and relocated. He received many awards for his work and inventions. It was the only full sheet metal/machine shop in Northern Virginia doing work for the military making missile loaders, wing tips for the black hawk and fairing assemblies. He did work for all of the military forces along with Mac Aerospace, Aeronautical, Sperry, IBM, and many other companies too numerous to name. In 1976 they built a house and moved to Warrenton, Virginia and eventually also built a home on Smith Mountain Lake in Union Hall, Virginia. He was a master of all kinds of trades on top of owning the largest machine/sheet metal shop in northern Virginia he also established PEMCO Builders where he built homes and put up Nationwide Modular Homes and he was also the owner of Town and Country Auto Sales in Haymarket, VA. He eventually retired in 2009 and bought a farm and was raising cattle.

He loved his family and loved going out on the lake with his boat taking the grandkids out tubing and swimming. He enjoyed taking the family to bush Gardens and Kings Dominion. He was a lifetime member of the Manassas Moose Lodge.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years Daisy May Broughfman Durham of Union Hall; two daughters Teresa Durham Harris; Elisa Durham Landwehr and husband Jeff all of Penhook; five grandchildren Spring Wronski of Gainesville, Curtis Dale Davis, Jr. and wife Angela of Rixeyville, Gregory Keith Clarke Jr. and wife Anita of Union Hall, Dylan James Scot Landwehr, and Cheyenne Landwehr both of Penhook; seven great grandchildren Aiden Wronski, Alexis Wronski, Dakota Gearhart, Haven Hunley, Shiloh Hunley, Dylan James Scot Landwehr Jr. and Whitley Davis; three step grandchildren Aryannah and Ayden Wheeler and Summer Ramsey; a brother Joseph Hermit Durham Jr. of Culpepper; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday January 22, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 2:00PM following the visitation the funeral service will take place in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Johnny Scearce officiating.

The interment will follow at Alleghany Memorial Park.

The funeral arrangements are being handled at Arritt Funeral Home.

The online guest registration is available at arrittfuneralhome.com

Places of Worship INTERMENT Interment is unique and means different things to different people. In the past, interment has typically referred to a standard burial with funeral rites. However, with cremation on the rise, interment now means “final resting place.” Interment options for burial include a green or natural burial, traditional burial in a casket, a lawn crypt or underground mausoleum as it is sometimes referred to, and above-ground mausoleums.

There are also numerous choices for cremation, such as a columbarium, an urn burial, and scattering of the ashes. Other options for those who want a unique interment are available and include having the deceased’s ashes placed into an artificial reef, burial at sea, or pressed into a diamond, among others.

When a death occurs, your primary responsibility is to yourself and the ones you love. There are a number of things that require attention simultaneously. Regardless of the day or hour, MOSER FUNERAL HOME is always prepared to respond to your needs quickly and competently. The funeral director’s main function is to assist you with the necessary details of the funeral process. For more information, please call (540) 347-3431. We are located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY is located just outside of Warrenton.

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

Grace Episcopal Church • HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m.

• SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m.

5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road) The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419

www.gracechurchcasanova.org

St. John The Baptist Anglican Church

Anglo Catholic in worship and order Mass Schedule: Sunday 8AM & 10:30 AM Wednesday 10 AM Holy Days 6PM Father Jonathan Ostman, Rector

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To place your ad, Call: 540-351-1664, Toll Free: 888-351-1660, Fax: 540-349-8676, Email: classifieds@fauquier.com Rentals — Apartments

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Amissville, bsmt 1BR apt, priv. ent, full bath, kitchenette, no pets/ smkg. Furnished. $1000/mo. incds util.

703-314-9493 Main St. Avail 4/1/2022, 1 BR, 1BA, Application, lease & Refs req’d. $1475/Mo + $1475 Dep. W/D, Building security & off street parking evenings/weekends.

No smoking/pets possible. 540-272-4056 Warrenton, mtn side 1BR, pvt ent, w/d, $1325/mo, plus utils. no smkg/pets. Dep & refs. 540-222-5228 Rentals —

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Warrenton, convenient to shops, $600/mo. inclds utils. Kit & laundry privgs. Female that can help with child care earns rent reduction.

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World tour books - Eagles, P Collins, N Diamond, McCartney, Cal Ripkin magazines 571-344-4300

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Firewood & Fire Pit Wood

seasoned hdwd, $235/ cord + del. over 15 mls from Nokesville.

703-577-1979 FIREWOOD FOR SALE Tree and Lawn work for hire.

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6000 sf Office Building. on 1 acre, Lineweaver Business Park, Warrenton VA. Kit, reception area, lg conference Rm, Server Rm, Lg Production Rm. JARAL, LLC, Rob Rose 540-270-4250 Antiques &

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5pc BR set, Sorrento Chris Madden Collection. dresser, mirror, 2-nightstands, chest.

571-344-4300 Smith Corona blue portable typewriter.

Sterling model with c a s e . Ve r y g o o d cond. 571-344-4300

256 45 RPM records. (Lots of 50) .50-1.00 ea. Comics $2 + ea. Snoopy mdse. Beanies, 571-344-4300 Baseball cards many complete sets, not old but excellent condition 571-344-4300 Baseball research national pastime journals, BB history, (app 12 books) 571-344-4300 Beatles memorabilia picture B&W (60’s), alb u m s , 4 5 ’ s , m a g a z i n e s , 571-344-4300 Blotters, local and international, approx. 300.

Excellent condition.

571-344-4300 Blotters, local and international, approx. 300.

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571-344-4300 Elvis collage 26x33 wood frame one of a kind - poster, album, cards 571-344-4300 Elvis memorabilia, Yankee memorabilia, Celtics merch. Hot wheels/ Matchbox cars 571-344-4300 Olympic magazines./ programs, Olympic m d s e ( 1 9 8 0 ) 571-344-4300 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222

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45 RPM record collection original 50’s, 60’s app 2500 various prices 571-344-4300.

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Call Michelle 817-675-3270 JFK, Sinatra books/ magazines, M Jordan championship mini BB (set of 7) COA 571-344-4300 J. Gibbs 1991 football card as coach, racing book both autographed 571-344-4300.

Man on the moon 7/69 magazine,books records (album, 45’s) 571-344-4300 Mysteries of Mind, Space & Time, The Unexplained Vol. 1-26, published 1992. Hard cover & in excellent condition. $175. Call 540-270-0599 if interested.

Raisinettes Tony the Tiger key chains Peanuts uncut card sets Redskins yearbooks game day books 571-344-4300 Ringling Bros programs 1971-2005 castaways wreck bar shaker cans 1 9 7 0 ’ s ( 5 ) 571-344-4300

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FREE - fish for pet.

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JBS Excavation & Clearing, Free estimates, tree removal, horse arena, d r i v e w a y s & landscaping. No job too big or too small.

703-582-0439

JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Excavation, Demolition, Land Clearing, Logging, P o n d s , Driveways.

540-661-0116

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Miller´s Tree Servic, complete tree service. Renoval, mulching, storm damage, bucket truck, firewood.

540-222-2089 Business 350 Services North´s Custom Masonry. Retaining walls, stone work, patios, repoint ing brick, chimADAMS CUSTOM SERneys, driveways.

VICES, LLC. Siding, 540-533-8092 Windows, Roofing.

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Pets

The Fauquier SPCA is having a Dress Up Your Pet Rescue Look- A- Like Competition Dress up your pet in matching outfits, props can be used and let’s see which pet rescue looks the most like their owner!

Be Creative and Have Fun! Competition Rules and Entry Form can be found at www.FauquierSPCA.com or in person at the Fauquier SPCA. $10 per entry Competition starts January 19, 2022 Email Events@Fauquierspca.com or call 540-788-9000 x211 for details.

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FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays

3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on 1:30pm-3pm Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626.

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NOTICE OF FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following: 1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LEASES OF COUNTY OWNED CONDO HANGARS, T HANGARS, AND TIE DOWN SPACES AT THE WARRENTONFAUQUIER AIRPORT AND AN INCREASE IN THE AIRPORT MAINTENANCE FEE (M.C. Anderson, Staff) 2. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-21-016489 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Articles 3, 5 and 15 to permit an Abattoir in conjunction with a Livestock Exchange. (Amy Rogers, Staff) 3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-21-016435 – RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES OF VIRGINIA, INC. (OWNER) / FOX MEADOWS INVESTMENT CO., LLC (APPLICANT) – FOXHAVEN PHASE II – An application for a Category 23 Special Exception to allow for the construction of a roadway within the 100-year floodplain. The property is located near the intersection of Catlett Road and Schoolhouse Road, Lee District. (PIN 6889-54-9297-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) 4. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-21-016496 – CEDAR RUN FARM, LLC (OWNER) / LEE NISSLEY (APPLICANT) – NISSLEY PROPERTY – An application for a Category 23 Special Exception to authorize previously placed fill dirt within the 100-year floodplain. The properties are located at 9566 Elk Run Road, Cedar Run District. (PIN 7921-96-1014-000, 7921-77-6349-000, 7931-16-3448-000 and 7921-77-7537-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) 5. REZONING REZN-21-016328 – DANIEL BAXTER HANNAH, JR., BRIAN KEITH LONG, KEVIN LYNN LONG, WILLIAM THOMAS LONG, TINA DAWN SALYERS, CHARLES KENNETH JAMERSON & JOAN ELIZABETH JAMERSON (OWNERS) / SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD, LLC (APPLICANT) – BOWEN’S RUN ESTATES – An application to rezone approximately 8.07 acres of Industrial Park (I-1) with Proffers and 8.74 acres of Residential: 1 Dwelling Unit/Acre (R-1) to Residential: 1 Dwelling Unit/Acre (R-1) with Proffers. The properties are located at 6531 Schoolhouse Road, Lee District.

(PIN 6899-03-8054-000, 6899-02-8719-000 and 6899-02-8338-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) 6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT COMA-21-016092 - ALWINGTON FARM DEVELOPERS, L.L.C. & VAN METRE COMMUNITIES, L.L.C. (APPLICANTS) – ARRINGTON – An application to add approximately 27.9 acres to the Warrenton Service District, changing the land use from Rural to Open Space/Park. The property is located along James Madison Highway south of Alwington Boulevard, Marshall District. (PIN 6983-44-5875-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff) Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors’ office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (540) 422-8020.

Interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov prior to February 10, 2022. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting can be viewed remotely on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and is livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.

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 or requiring any other assistance related to the meeting should contact Ms. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.

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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FEBRUARY 3, 2022 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia to consider the following item: VARIANCE – VARI-21-016575 – SALLY C. HOSTA (OWNER/APPLICANT) – HOSTA PROPERTY – An application for a variance of Zoning Ordinance Section 3-405.1 to construct an addition. The property is located at 9099 John S. Mosby Highway, Marshall District, Upperville, Virginia (PIN 6054-85-7294-000) (Amy Rogers, 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.

Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public hearing of the Board of Zoning Appeals are encouraged to do so remotely in keeping with the County’s efforts to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus and protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. Advance written comments may be mailed to Mrs. Fran Williams, Administrative Manager, Fauquier County Department of Community Development, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 or emailed to fran.williams@ fauquiercounty.gov. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and can be livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.

Limited seating will be available to those desiring to speak during a scheduled public hearing. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Upon arrival at the Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia, you will receive additional direction. No face covering is required if fully vaccinated. All non-vaccinated citizens are asked to wear facial coverings and abide by other Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Comments will be limited to three minutes.

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 Mrs. Fran Williams, Administrative Manager, at (540) 422-8210.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Spire Tower, LLC is proposing to construct a 197-ft, monopole tower at 6428 Wilson Road, Marshall, Fauquier County, VA. Public comments regarding the potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: David Akerblom - 5320 West 23rd Street, Suite 270, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, culturalresources@ novagroupgbc.com or 475-345-7806

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ018468-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MARTINEZ, ELVIS ARNOLDO The object of this suit is to: Obtain Sole Legal and Physical Custody of Minor Child It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) MARIA DE LOS ANGELES MARTINEZ appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/02/2022 8:30 AM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk

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TOWN OF WARRENTON 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 8, 2022, at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia.

There are no scheduled Public Hearings.

The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Run dates: January 26, 2022 and February 2, 2022.

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D 5022510 4 X 6.00 i 490 LEGAL NOTICES FC PLANNING & ZONING 004889 202201 FC PLANNING & ZONING The Fauquier County Planning Commission resolved at its January 20, 2022 Regular Meeting that the following would be its 2022 meeting 0000203707 dates. In the event a regularly-scheduled meeting is continued pursuant to the authority of Code of Virginia § 15.2-2214, all hearings and other matters previously advertised for such meeting shall be conducted at the continued meeting and no further advertisement will be required.

Planning Commission Meeting Dates 2022 Meeting Date January 20 February 17 March 17 April 21 May 19 June 16 July 21 August 18 September 15 October 20 November 17 December 15

Alternate Meeting Date (Following Wednesday) January 26 February 23 March 23 April 27 May 25 June 22 July 27 August 24 September 21 October 26 November 22 (Tuesday) December 21

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Employment MASTER CARPENTER

Min. 15 years exp. Trim/Finish Carpentry. Our Custom Home Builder needs a person with experience in high end carpentry/finishes. Candidate must be a self starter, have their own transportation. Jobs are in Warrenton, Culpeper, Amissville VA area. Call (540) 935-2903 or email hr@ adamsconstructiongroup.net

Full Time Employment

ELDER CARE

Qualified individual, Amissville.

Respond to: fo4545@verizon.net with references, contact info.

Full Time Employment

Administrative Assistant Warrenton, VA commercial real estate firm has an immediate FT opening for an admin assistant. Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and MS Office knowledge a must. Industry related training will be provided.

Send resume & salary expectations to MKA at: info@mkassociates.com

LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS

Warehouse Associate CFC Farm & Home Center Morrisville Full-time position with benefits available. Looking for a person willing to learn to do multiple jobs. Must be able to pull inventory, and help load and unload trucks accurately and safely. Heavy lifting on a daily basis.

Must be able to pass drug screening.

Must be able to work Saturday.

Apply in person: 12375 Harpers Run Road, Bealeton. No phone calls.

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Full Time Employment

Office Manager / Admin

RappCats Feline Animal Shelter Assistant

Marshall Va KVB Incorporated a Commercial Construction Company located in Marshall, Virginia.

This person will need to be a self starter, prompt, on time & have experience in an office environment. This position reports directly to the President of KVB. Bilingual is a plus. Duties include but not limited to:Answering telephone calls & emails. Ordering/ maintaining office supplies. Typing invoices/ proposals & send to clients. Having certificates of insurance generated,communicate with the President & field supervisors. Payroll through online payroll company. General knowledge of Quickbooks and Computers .

KVB offers: Health insurance with 50% match for an individual policy, Simple IRA with a 3% match. Paid time off. Paid $50,000 life insurance policy. Bonuses.

Please contact Bill Crawford by email at william.crawford@kvb-inc.com

Full or Part Time

Walnut Grove Child Care 540-347-0116 or 540-349-9656 Full Time Employment MOTIVATED HELP NEEDED Aurora Services, Inc. Warrenton We need you! You need us! Let’s all get back to work and do some good for ourselves and others!

We need YOUR help in installing automatic gate systems, lots of them!

Contractor located in Warrenton. Pay commensurate with your experience, healthcare, and dental, vacation time.

Let’s talk 540.216.7444 Micron Technology, Inc. has openings for Operations Improvement Engineer in Manassas, VA. Analyze and optimize the performance of the production operations. Use statistical analysis approach to extract manufacturing key metrics such as cycle time, product quality and on-time delivery rate to evaluate performance of 300MM semiconductor factory. Mail resume to Amberley Johnson, 8000 S Federal Way, Boise, Idaho 83716.

Please reference Job #10878.3810.6.

Full Time Employment

Chef/Cook Craft & Crust Pizza Tavern Remington New high volumn Brick oven pizza restaurant looking for experienced cooks/ chef.

Great environment and great pay.

Please call 540-270-0169 or 571-292-0066 SEELING: Small Estate Caretaker Job

More than 24 years on the job experience.

Which include but not limited to: *Ground Maintenance *Multi. machine use and maintenance *Small repairs *Animal care *Multi. equipment use and maintenance: Tractor’s, mowers, batwing mowers, etc.

Excellent References, honest and reliable.

Daily, Weekly, Short or Long term basis.

Would like to stay within a 30 mile radius of The Plains VA 20198.

Call or Text Gene for more information.

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Full Time Employment

Estate Manager/ Personal Assistant

Immediate FT opportunity in The Plains for an experienced, poised selfstarter. Must be able to multi task w/ high attention to detail and identify possible issues before they arise.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to multiple property management, vendor management, oversee staff, payroll, A/P (Quickbooks), schedule travel, calendar & email management. Competitive salary & benefits.

Send resume and salary requirements to: bwfresumes@ gmail.com

Full Time Employment

Help Wanted

to install might mule gate opener. $300 for installation. Will have all parts.

Email or call: ian.f.allen@gmail.com (929) 505-2359

Full Time Employment

$1,500 SIGNING BONUS!

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST

Warrenton, VA; 540-351-0662 Check us out on Google and FB!

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COMMERCIAL PLUMBERS/ HELPERS & SERVICE TECHNICIANS

Competitive Pay & Great Benefits; Employer paid ins, 401K Matching.

Email resume to admin@vernsplumbing.com

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Flagger Traffic Plan seeks Flaggers to set up and control traffic around construction sites. A valid drivers license is a must, good pay, & benefits.

If interested please fill out an application at 7855 Progress Court Suite 103 Gainesville, VA on Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm or online at www.trafficplan.com

Flint Hill, Virginia Part Time: 25-30 hours/week Mon-Fri 8am – 12 noon (hours are somewhat flexible) $15 - $18/hour Send resume and cover letter to RappCats@iCloud.com Essential Qualifications: Must love cats and share our passionate commitment to feline welfare and a clean, no infection/outbreak shelter Must have the ability to work companionably harmoniously with volunteers, fosters, adopters, donors, the community, and the Board of Directors Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle Must be able to pass a background check Physical requirement to receive and stack shelter supplies such as food and litter bags, daily bending and lifting Ability to work flexibly and independently The RappCats Shelter Assistant will arrive each weekday morning to feed & water all the cats at the shelter. Daily monitoring of each cat’s health & behavior, administering medications as needed, cleaning of food and water bowls, litter boxes, intake cages, cat toys, and cat rooms comprises 90% of the assistant’s responsibilities. Weekly deep cleaning involves scrubbing walls, litter boxes, vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting, etc. Feline food prep and written care updates for volunteers is essential for the smooth running of the shelter. Other responsibilities include maintaining accurate logs/files and basic computer skills using the shelter software, transporting cats to and from veterinary facilities, receiving cats from the public, meeting potential adoptees, running errands, purchasing/receiving/maintaining inventory and cleaning supplies, and assisting the Shelter Director as needed.

Day Camp Leader Fauquier County Government Warrenton, VA Various Locations Part time temporary position - Must be 18 or older 40 Hours per week CPR and First Aid required To view full job description and to submit your application, resume and cover letter today, applicant must visit jobs. fauquiercounty.gov.

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with quality references wanted by custom painting company in its 30th year. Client locations typically in Fauquier Co. Great projects and working conditions. Int/Ext. Safety, flexibility, motivation, integrity & pride are expected. Must have reliable transportation w/valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check.

E-mail ppijobs6870@gmail.com with interest.

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THE 2021 OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT HONORING Lyndon B. Johnson The White House Historical Association’s 2021 Official White House Christmas Ornament commemorates the presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson. One side of the ornament features a painting of the 1967 Blue Room Christmas Tree. Mrs. Johnson requested that Robert H. Laessig, a designer for American Greetings, paint the official Christmas tree in the Blue Room for their card that year.

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Still your bank.

On April 1, 2021, The Fauquier Bank merged with Virginia National Bank. The combined bank covers the counties of Fauquier, Prince William, Frederick, and Albemarle, and the cities of Richmond and Charlottesville. Bringing together over 140 years of combined banking experience to our community.

As we continue to grow, we will never lose sight of the critical ingredients to our continued success. Exceptional service begins and ends with people. That’s why we say, “It’s all about people . . . and always will be.”

We are dedicated to continue to provide exceptional customer service and offer premier financial services. www.VNB.com