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Keeping business brewing As market tightens, local breweries must find their niche By Dayna Smith
Special to the Fauquier Times
In an increasingly crowded Virginia craft beer market, breweries aim to survive by finding ways to be different, embracing and doubling down on the niches they fit best. The result is good for the beer consumer in the sense that there is something for everyone — from crowded bars with live music and dancing to a quiet taproom offering Sunday brunch with a friend. Want a place to play a game of Old Maid with your kids? There is a brewery for that, too.
Consider these different scenes, all within a 30-minute drive: In Manassas, one of the hottest entertainment complexes in the area is 2 Silos Brewing Co., and it was rollicking on a recent evening. People of all ages — babies to baby boomers — were packed into the long communal tables. A musician was singing, the tune struggling to compete with all the crackling conversation. A bit north in Haymarket, two friends with dogs caught up over a couple of “Jazzercise the Demons” hard seltzers at Trouvaille Brewing Company. At another table, a man sipped and swiped — a “Data Center” lager in one hand, iPhone in the other. Trouvaille, built into a former elementary See BREWERIES, page 4
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Lauren and Jared Fisher enjoy a game of Old Maid with their two young daughters during a visit to Old Busthead Brewery in Vint Hill.
Town council argues over side meetings with developers By Hunter Savery
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
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Riley Min nails ‘sedge’ for Fauquier spelling bee win
Riley Min, 13, an eighth grader at Auburn Middle School, previously competed in the Fauquier County Public Schools’ Spelling Bee in as a third, fourth and fifth grader. She won the top prize Saturday, Jan. 27 with the word “sedge.” Story on page 2.
Warrenton Town Councilmembers traded sharp words Friday over whether it was proper for two of its members to hold a side meeting with Fauquier County officials and a developer that hopes to adjust the town’s boundary lines to add up to 270 new homes. While most of the town council’s all-day strategic planning meeting, held Friday, Jan. 26, focused on team-building exercises and goal setting, it devolved into shouting and accusations of impropriety regarding an informal meeting about the Arrington residential development held last September. That meeting included only two of the seven town council members as well as two former Fauquier County supervisors and both town and county staff. It resulted in significant changes in the project, which led to its renewed approval by the county board of supervisors last November. The supervisors’ vote signaled
their willingness for Arrington to be included in the Town of Warrenton so its new homes could be connected to the town’s sewer system. That led Town Council member Brett Hamby to propose a resolution in December signaling the town’s support for the needed boundary-line adjustment. Although that process is still ongoing, Councilmembers Bill Semple and Eric Gagnon raised objections in January to the informal meeting with developers and the resolution that followed. They continued to air their frustrations Friday, arguing that the meeting—which included Hamby and David McGuire — was improper and violated the town’s code of ethics. Hamby defended himself and took aim at Semple’s statements to the press. Gagnon joined Semple’s criticism of the Arrington meeting but met swift blowback from other council members. See COUNCIL, page 7
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Riley Min nails ‘sedge’ for Fauquier spelling bee win By Karen Chaffraix Waller Special to the Fauquier Times
Riley Min, an eighth grader at Auburn Middle School, didn’t expect to win Fauquier County schools’ spelling bee. Nor did her mother, Ellison Min, think she’d finish first. “I had dropped her off, and when I returned to pick her up, there she was, one of the last three on stage,” Ellison Min said as Riley had her picture taken with a big silver cup and then swung her little brother, Kyler, 3, onto her hip to take questions. Riley is one of five children in her family. Riley said she wants to attend the Air Force Academy one day. “I want to be up in the air, a pilot,” she said. Her father, William, served in the Navy. He flew helicopters. Math and language arts are Riley’s favorite subjects, she said, adding: “I like to read and to bake.” Riley was one of three finalists Auburn Middle School sent to the countywide spelling bee, held on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Fauquier High School. Second-place winner Ava Dean was a finalist from Cedar Lee Middle School. In all, there were 42 contestants spanning the third through eighth grades at 14 Fauquier County schools. Each elementary and middle school sent three finalists. Riley had the win with “tempura” because Ava had missed “artifice,” leaving Min the only contestant standing. But she was given one last challenge.
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Left: Riley Min, an eighth grader at Auburn Middle School, with her trophy and medal after winning the Fauquier County Spelling Bee on Saturday, Jan. 27. Top: Ava Dean, a seventh grader at Cedar Lee Middle School who finished second at the Fauquier County spelling bee, receives a handshake from Superintendent Major Warner. “Sedge,” spelling bee coordinator Sherron Boddie read out, offering that the word was a type of grass. “S-E-D-G-E,” Riley said. “Correct!” Boddie said. The audience clapped like mad. “I never heard the word,” Riley said, grinning. “I just figured it rhymed with hedge.” As first- and second-place winners, Riley Min and Ava Dean will represent Fauquier County at the Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee on March 2 at James Monroe High School. From there, the regional champion advances to the
98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, held at the Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The national bee will be held during the week after Memorial Day. Scripps provides the words every year, Boddie explained, holding a thick compendium from which she had carefully enunciated the 113 words that winnowed down the 42 brave young academics over about 10 rounds lasting about two hours. The first words were bronze, antlers, furniture, secreted, ara-
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The National Spelling Bee, organized by a newspaper in Louisville, Kentucky, was first held in 1925. It has run every year since except during World War II, from 1943 to 1945, and during 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. E.W. Scripps Co. acquired the program in 1941. It is open to regional winners younger than 15 who have not yet completed the eighth grade. It is intended to enlarge vocabularies “and widen knowledge of the English language,” according to its Wikipedia page. National Spelling Bee contenders come from many countries, not just the U.S.
ble and shoal. Not too tough. But difficulty bumped up considerably with lanthanides, luciferin, avens and peplus. “If you misspelled a word, please exit the stage,” Boddie said as about half of the kids filed out. It was the end of round one. The words got harder: comedienne, minimus. (“One’s little finger or toe,” Boddie noted. Who knew?”) Yoga mesh, hypocaust, luciferin, Mumbai, Albuquerque, meitnerium, coccineous and pronaus followed. Min, also a spelling bee contender in the third, fourth and fifth grades, uses an app to practice. “It’s called Word Club,” she said. “I like to listen to the word and type it out.” Riley didn’t tarry after her win. “I know I was very lucky this time,” she said, and off she went with her mom and little brother on her way to practice with the Tri-County Band. She plays clarinet. Back on stage, the adults were staying true to their deep concern for spelling. “Please look closely at your certificate of participation,” Boddie said to the group, which had reassembled on stage for a photograph. “If we spelled your name incorrectly, please bring it to my attention.” Reach Karen Chaffraix Waller at news@fauquier.com
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Teens direct $10K grant to Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Building confidence on a horse resonates with youth philanthropy group By Betsy Burke Parker
Special to the Fauquier Times
The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation last year gathered a group of nine teens from four counties and gave them the power to pick one charity to award a $10,000 grant, in hopes that they’d learn something about money, community, charity and teamwork. Called Youth in Philanthropy, the high schoolers from Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper and Madison counties took the job seriously, visiting, vetting and debating two nonprofits they evaluated. Both had strong missions, and it was clear the choice would be tough. But it was a trip to the Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center in Haymarket that seemed to offer just the kind of help they know young people need. The program takes kids with physical and mental challenges and puts them face-to-face with a horse, teaching them to build trust and confidence, hoping that it carries over into their dayto-day lives. Any teenager could identify with that, said Andrew Lerudis, a Fauquier High School senior and one of the Youth in Philanthropy committee members. “What set Rainbow over the edge was how they taught confidence and control to people who need it the most,” Lerudis said. “The instructors at Rainbow told us how they have seen youths’ lives change in a positive way because of their participation in the therapy program.” The idea behind therapeutic riding, said Rain-
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Members of the Fauquier High School Transitions Group with therapy horse, Jerry. bow Executive Director Inga Janke, is to use the human-to-horse relationship as a template for managing other emotional and physical challenges. Students learn to control their own anxiety, through practiced breathing for example, as a prerequisite to earning cooperation from the horse. It’s nonverbal feedback, but it is unmistakable. “So, a teen that’s feeling powerless, maybe a little overwhelmed — the instructor shows them
how to control their breathing, center themselves and redirect that negative energy,” Janke said. “Then, they calmly give a little push on the shoulder of the 1,000-pound horse, and he moves over, steps away from you as you’ve directed. This is empowering for anybody. But for an at-risk (teen), it is a game-changer.” See THERAPY, page 5
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As market tightens, local breweries must find their niche BREWERIES, from page 1 school, is the opposite of 2 Silos — a nanobrewery in a studio-sized space with a small-town cafe vibe. At Old Busthead Brewery in Vint Hill on a recent Saturday, the taproom was lively. Lauren and Jared Fisher were there with their two young daughters playing Old Maid. They moved to the area four months ago from Florida. “We’re originally from New York, and I would go out to breweries with my girlfriends on Fridays,” Lauren Fisher said. “Our neighbors recommended this place, so we came here with the girls. It feels a little bit like cheating. We get to have a little bit of fun, and they get to have fun.” According to a trade group, the Brewers Association, craft breweries experienced close to zero growth in 2022, and sales declined 2% in the first half of 2023. The biggest challenge is a mature and competitive marketplace, but taste and flavor profiles are also evolving. Taprooms and brewpubs are still strong in the local market. But with slowing demand and changes in consumer tastes, the more successful ones must be able to differentiate themselves. Prince William County has about 20 craft breweries. Fauquier County has about 10. Late last year, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation to allow breweries to distribute up to 500 barrels a year themselves, bypassing the need for a distributor to place beers in retail stores. That should open more microbrews to the retail/restaurant scene. The craft brew industry was growing by leaps and bounds in the 2010s but by around 2019, the market began softening, said Ike Broaddus, who started Old Busthead Brewery with his wife, Julie, in 2014. Virginia’s craft beer market was oversaturated. “Maybe we could support 300 breweries, and we had 350,” he said. “Every brewery is in business for different reasons. Some love making beer and are happy to make a tiny amount in a small taproom setting. Those folks are making a living, and that’s great. Some breweries are in business because they want to distribute and tackle the world and become the next Sam Adams.” Ike Broaddus is a newly elected Fauquier County supervisor, representing the Scott District, which includes Vint Hill, where Old Busthead is located. He has turned the brewery over to Julie Broaddus to pursue a distribution business.
In the notoriously low-margin beer industry, he said, eeking out even a 2% or 3% percent sales increase could be “the difference between a business that’s thriving, a business that’s surviving or a business that’s looking for a buyer.” Julie Broaddus said she noticed a trend when she visited Portland, Oregon, a few years ago. The brewery scene there had morphed from several large craft breweries to what seemed like a small craft brewery on every corner. Peak production at Old Busthead is about 120,000 cases a year, although the brewery has scaled back because sales are down. Broaddus said Old Busthead has more than 20 beers on tap at any given time, offering a wide variety of niche drinks. “We make hard seltzer,” she said. “We have nonalcoholic options. We make a beautiful lemon lavender mocktail, and we just got our winery permit, so, we can do a cider. We make ginger ale and root beer, and our sours are crazy. “But we also have an Irish Red that has been one of our top sellers for 10 years. We are a place where you can go and always get your favorite, your traditional fallback, or you can experience something.” A hyperlocal focus is central to the vision of Trouvaille’s founders, five home brewers who met through the Downright Obsessed Home Brewers club. “Our customer base here is not a 10-mile radius,” said co-owner Cody Powell. “It is something like a 4- to 5-mile radius.” The nanobrewery caters to the local community by holding local events like appreciation nights for teachers and fire responders, charity fundraisers, small business group meetings and pet adoptions. Trivia is popular, and music bingo is about to be added. Local farmers pick up the brewery’s spent grain to feed their cows. 2 Silos is a much different beast, a so-called “destination venue.” Owned by Villagio Hospitality Group, the brewery is one of several entities within a 12-acre “campus.” In addition to the brewery, there is an outdoor music venue, several restaurants, a food truck and an ice cream store. A local distillery, MurLarkey, will open there soon. Broaddus calls 2 Silos a “a major party venue” with live music and a hotel coming soon. Old Busthead makes a lot of different products but also aims to be the kind of place that can comfortably host a family game of Old Maid. “We are somewhere in the middle,” she said. Reach Dayna Smith at news@fauquier.com
Fauquier County breweries Delaplane • Barrel Oak Winery and Farm Taphouse • Three Fox Vineyard and Brewery
Midland • Powers Brewery
Warrenton • 480 B.C. Brewery • Altered Suds Beer Company • Barking Rose Brewing Company and Farm • Buckland Farm Market Brewery • Four J’s Farm Brewery • Silver Branch Brewing Company
Vint Hill • Old Busthead Brewing Company • The Artisan’s Craft Brewing Company
Prince William County breweries Broad Run: • The Farm Brewery at Broad Run
Gainesville • Sunshine Ridge Winery and Brewery • Tin Cannon Brewing
Haymarket: • Bull Run Golf Club • Great Mane Brewery • Trouvaille Brewing
Manassas • 2 Silos Brewing Co. • BadWolf Brewing Company • Eavesdrop Brewery – Yorkshire • Heritage Brewing Company • Ornery Beer Company Taproom • Public House Kitchen and Brewery • Sinistral Brewing Company • Tucked Away Brewing
Manassas Park • Negus Beer Company
Nokesville • Cedar Run Brewery
Woodbridge • Brew Republic Bierwerks • Water’s End Brewery
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LOCAL BREWERY SCENES: Left: A customer hangs out with his dog and a friend at 2 Silos Brewing Co. in Manassas. Clockwise: An overview of beer tasting room at 2 Silos; an extended family gathers around a communal table at 2 Silos, the taps and menu at Old Busthead Brewing Company in Vint Hill.
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Teens direct $10K grant to Rainbow Therapeutic Riding THERAPY, from page 3 Rainbow, established in 1985, is a premier accredited center through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, the national governing body of equine therapy. The center keeps about a dozen horses for about 300 students. Janke previously worked for the nonprofit Virginia Gold Cup Association in Warrenton, and she’s an international-level dressage competitor, riding and teaching in the Warrenton area for 20 years. There are regular reports of behavior changes in Rainbow’s indoor arena that, eventually, yield intangible rewards at home and at school, Janke said. “It’s my mission to share how horses are therapy for all of us,” she said. Lerudis, the Fauquier High School student, said it was clear from the group’s visit that the center is making an impact in the community. The program helps those with physical and mental challenges navigate the world around them with confidence and control. “These are skills that can be taken off the horse,” he said. Janke said she was impressed by the seriousness of the Youth in Philanthropy committee members. They asked about the organization’s finances, how it connected with its clients and what kinds of contingency plans it has for difficult times. Perhaps the hardest question was why there are so many at-risk kids driving demand for the program. “Some of our students are just normal kids that went down a rough track,” Janke said. “I think the youth panel saw they had a chance to help kids just like them. That’s powerful.” In addition to Lerudis, Youth in Philanthropy team members included Andrew Kube, Jackson Bell, Emerson Place, Mahnoor Khan and Avril Castro of Culpeper; River Carter and William Lillard of Madison County; and Alexis Gainer of Rappahannock County. The Warrenton-based Northern Piedmont Community Foundation was established in 2000. The YIP leadership program, one of more than 750 worldwide, was
Welcome home to the Fauquier Jewish Congregation (FJC), an inclusive, warm, and growing Jewish community, here in the heart of Fauquier county. Our congregation offers a variety of meaningful ways for congregants of all ages to pray, engage, and be involved both inside and outside of our FJC offerings FJC Learning Initiative: Shaolim Eim Shoalot ( Foxes with Questions.) Weekly on Sundays @ 9am Sunday mornings for grades K- Teen join us for the new FJC Learning Initiative: Shaolim Eim Shoalot ( Foxes with Questions.) Come join our journey of Music and Meaning, and Living our Torah. Join us weekly on Sundays for the program starting at 9 am. Teen Sunday Night Zoom Session February 4th @ 7pm Join Rabbi Rachel for a Sunday night Teen Zoom the first Sunday of every month to have more in-depth conversations on topics relevant to Jewish teens, especially about topics our students request. Shabbat Together: Fondue with Friends Friday, Feb 9th @ 6:00pm Please join us for a pot-luck dinner followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat Service ( 7pm) and dessert Oneg.
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A student reads to Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center’s therapy horse Bentley in a program called “Bentley’s Books,” where students and their families spend time reading to horses. designed to provide young people with guidance, money and mentorship to fund local nonprofits. Details on Rainbow Therapeutic are at rainbowriding.org. Fo more on the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, including the Youth in Philanthropy program, visit www.npcf.org. Reach Betsy Burke Parker at news@fauquier.com
FJC Monthly Teen Programming: FJC Teen Cooking Challenge! February 17th @ 6pm Join our Rabbi and teens from Fauquier and surrounding counties for Havdalah, activity, and discussions. ( Grades K - 7 also meet at 5pm for religious studies). Torah Study: Every Saturday from 10:30am to 11:30am via Zoom Jan 27th join for a special Torah study led by our Rabbi. Call (540) 341-1844 or email fauquierjc@gmail.com for more information or to register for an event. Please check out the FJC website at fauquierjewishcongregation.org
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Legal Notice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF ITS 2023 DSM UPDATE PURSUANT TO § 56-585.1 A 5 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA CASE NO. PUR-2023-00217 • Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion”) has applied for approval to: implement new demand-side management (“DSM”) programs, which includes new programs to supplement the overall DSM Portfolio, as well as associated requests for additional funding; to expand the eligibility for a previously-approved DSM program; and to revise its Riders C1A, C2A, and C4A, through which Dominion recovers the costs of its DSM programs. • Dominion requests a total of $92,622,744 for its 2024 Riders C1A, C2A, and C4A. According to Dominion, this amount would decrease the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month by $0.16. • A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold the telephonic portion of the hearing in this case on May 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony. • An evidentiary hearing will be held on May 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., or at the conclusion of the public witness portion of the hearing, whichever is later, in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. • Further information about this case is available on the Commission’s website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information On December 11, 2023, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) made a filing pursuant to § 56585.1 A 5 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”), the Rules Governing Utility Rate Applications and Annual Informational Filings of Investor-Owned Electric Utilities of the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”), the Commission’s Rules Governing Utility Promotional Allowances, the Commission’s Rules Governing Cost/Benefit Measures Required for Demand-Side Management Programs, the Commission’s Rules Governing the Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification of the Effects of UtilitySponsored Demand-Side Management Programs, and the directive contained in Ordering Paragraph (4) of the Commission’s August 4, 2023 Final Order in Case No. PUR-2022-00210. Specifically, Dominion filed with the Commission an application requesting: (1) approval to implement new demand-side management programs (individually, “DSM Program” or “programs” and collectively with other DSM Programs, the “DSM Portfolio”) as “Phase XII,” which includes new DSM Programs to supplement the overall DSM Portfolio; and (2) approval of an annual update to continue the rate adjustment clauses designated Riders C1A, C2A, and C4A (collectively, the “Application”). In its Application, the Company requests approval to implement the following new DSM Programs as the Company’s “Phase XII” programs, which include “energy efficiency” (“EE”) and “demand response” (“DR”) DSM Programs, as these terms are defined by Code § 56-576: • Residential New Construction (EE) • Residential Smart Thermostat Purchase (EE) • Residential Smart Thermostat (DR) • Non-residential New Construction (EE) Dominion requests authorization to operate the Phase XII DSM Programs without predetermined closure dates. Dominion proposes an aggregate total cost cap for the Phase XII programs in the amount of approximately $102.4 million. Additionally, the Company requests the ability to exceed the spending cap by no more than 15%. The Company asserts that the total amount of spending proposed in this Application on EE programs, when combined with the Company’s prior requests for EE spending since the passage of the 2018 Grid Transformation and Security Act (“GTSA”), consists of a proposal for approximately $797 million of the required $870 million, excluding any amount of projected lost revenues. Further, the Company asserts that the total amount of spending proposed in this Application on EE programs targeting low-income individuals, when combined with the Company’s prior requests for EE spending since the passage of the GTSA and the Virginia Clean Economy Act, consists of a proposal for approximately $110 million of the proposed $797 million, excluding any amount of projected lost revenues.
Additionally, Dominion proposes modifications to existing DSM Phase VIII Programs, including updated eligibility requirements for the Phase VIII Small Business Improvement Enhanced Program. Specifically, the Company proposes to remove the locations cap that limits the Phase VIII Small Business Improvement Enhanced Program participation to privatelyowned businesses with five or fewer qualifying locations within the Company’s service territory. In addition, Dominion proposes additional program measure offerings for the Phase VIII Nonresidential Energy Efficiency Midstream Program. The Company seeks Commission approval of the use of the gross savings metric to measure the Company’s actual and projected compliance or noncompliance with the total energy savings requirements of Code § 56-596.2. Further, the Company asserts that the DSM Phase II Non-residential Distribution Generation Program is no longer cost effective and proposes to explore options to wind down the program. The Company requests, through revised Riders C1A, C2A, and C4A, recovery of projected costs for September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 (“2024 Rate Year”) associated with the Phases II through XII programs. The two key components of the proposed Riders C1A, C2A, and C4A are the Projected Revenue Requirement, which incorporates operating expenses for all programs and capital costs (including amortization expense related to the Phase X - Voltage Optimization Program) that are projected to be incurred during the 2024 Rate Year, and a Monthly True-up Adjustment, which compares actual costs for the calendar year 2022 True-up period to the actual revenues collected during the same period. In the Application, Dominion requests the following: Rider
Total Projected Revenue Revenue Requirement Requirement
Monthly True-up Adjustment
C1A C2A
$7,875,404 ($1,934,282)
$9,870,090 ($56,946)
($1,994,686) ($1,877,336)
C4A
$86,681,623
$106,743,020
($20,061,397)
Combined
$92,622,744
If the proposed Riders C1A, C2A, and C4A for the 2024 Rate Year are approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to the Company, implementation of the proposed Riders C1A, C2A, and C4A on September 1, 2024, would decrease the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month by $0.16. The Company represents that it has calculated the revised Riders C1A, C2A, and C4A rates in accordance with the same methodology approved in the 2022 DSM Order. Dominion states that the Company has complied with the Commission directives and filing requirements relevant to this instant filing, specifically the Commission’s directives in its Final Order in the Company’s Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (“EM&V”) proceeding, Case No. PUR-202000156. The Company requests Commission approval of Phase XII Program EM&V Plans. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Application and supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Application. On May 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., the Hearing Examiner will hold a telephonic hearing for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. On or before May 15, 2024, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Hearing Examiner to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF version of this form to
SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. Beginning at 10 a.m. on May 21, 2024, the Hearing Examiner will telephone sequentially each person who has signed up to testify as provided above. On May 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., or at the conclusion of the public witness portion of the hearing, whichever is later, in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Hearing Examiner will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence from the Company, any respondents, and Staff on the Company’s Application. To promote administrative efficiency and timely service of filings upon participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings, unless they contain confidential information, and required electronic service on parties to this proceeding. An electronic copy of the public version of the Company’s Application may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Vishwa B. Link, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or vlink@mcguirewoods.com. On or before May 14, 2024, any interested person may submit comments on the Application by following the instructions found on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00217. On or before March 19, 2024, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel, if available. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00217. On or before March 26, 2024, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00217. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The public version of the Company’s Application and other documents filed in this case, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing may be viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.
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Sheriff: 5 arrested for stealing scrap metal from Fauquier water facility Staff Reports Five people were arrested in the early morning hours on Sunday and Monday in connection with two separate incidents involving stealing scrap metal from a Fauquier County facility with the intent of selling it for cash, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. In both incidents, deputies responded to the Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority facility in the 7100 block of Kennedy Road on Vint Hill and found people loading scrap metal belonging to the county into their vehicles before sunrise, according to Jeffery Long, a Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office spokesman. In the first incident, reported at 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28, a county employee saw three people loading a truck with scrap metal while
he was outside retrieving a piece of equipment, Long said. The three tried to leave with the truck bed full of scrap metal, but the employee positioned his truck in front of them, summoned his coworkers and called 911. The employee estimated the scrap metal and aluminum sign stands loaded into the truck to be worth about $1,000, Long said. Deputies arrived and arrested the three and then searched their vehicle and located narcotics and drug paraphernalia. Irishea Hockenberry, 41, and Allan Tolbert, 44, both of Gainesville, and Nicholas Rojeski, 40, of Manassas, were arrested and charged with grand larceny and drug offenses in connection with the incident. In a second incident, another deputy responded to the same location at 4:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, after someone reported seeing
COUNCIL, from page 1 McGuire, too, pushed back on the criticism he received for attending the meeting. “If I’ve done something illegal, charge me, charge me! Don’t go around saying it’s unadvertised. That’s just nonsense.” Gagnon remained steadfast in his objection to the meeting. “This is the second time that two town council members have met separately and independently on major town matters, and I would categorize this as a major town issue,” Gagnon said. “The first time was it happened was with Amazon, while the planning commission was still deliberating.” Vice Mayor James Hartman interjected, defending Hamby and McGuire: “There’s nothing
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“multiple flashlights by the scrap metal pile,” Long said. The deputy observed two men on foot and two vehicles parked with their lights off and engines running. When approached by the deputy, both men said they were taking scrap metal from the pile to sell. Both also said they thought the metal was free, Long said. A Fauquier County facility manager estimated the men’s vehicles had about
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as making sure members keep each other better informed to avoid future conflicts. Nevill conveyed his irritation at the conflict over the Arrington meeting, which he saw as distracting and counterproductive. “We’re not talking about the vote, but the condition of the vote,” Nevill said. “And so, it’s a distraction, and it takes us away from focusing on the actual work. As I’ve said before, let other council members be themselves and respect their autonomy to do their job as they see fit. Some people may feel it is appropriate to hold meetings (with developers), and other people may feel that it is not appropriate. Both have their reasons, and both are conducive towards an effective body.” Reach Hunter Savery at hsavery@fauquier.com
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Dwell art gallery offers a cultural hub in Hume Owner Hayley Sykes seeks to inspire rural visitors By Beth Rasin
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In 2016, Hayley Sykes, like many people, had never heard of Hume and launching an art studio in a small rural town was not something she imagined doing. She and her husband, Brett Ludden, were living in Alexandria at the time. But when a couple of friends invited them to their home in the Fauquier countryside, the evening took a surprising turn. “They told us they were moving to Switzerland, and they wanted us to buy the house because they thought we’d do a good job of maintaining all the hard work they’d put into it,” Sykes said. “We loved the village and the community, so we cobbled everything together and came to an agreement.” Two years later, they purchased another property across the street with a garage, circa 1920, attached to a small cottage that would eventually become Dwell Fine Art & Craft. It was a concept Sykes tested in 2018 with storefronts in Little Washington and then in The Plains. Now, the gallery is attracting more visitors to the tiny enclave of Hume than both previous locations combined. Parked in the renovated garage, the gallery offers exhibitions, receptions, classes and workshops as well as art appraisals, valuation and consulting. “We wanted to be thoughtful about the renovation, so it was still in line with the historic nature of the village but that the community would also get enjoyment from it,” Sykes said. “An elderly farmer drove up to us as we were doing the finishing touches (on the renovation) and thanked us and said how much he’d enjoyed seeing it done and how he used to love going to the store, which is now the cottage, for snacks as a kid.” Sykes, 47, wants locals and tourists to show up however they are, without pressure or pretense. “People are welcome to come in to look at the art,” she said, “to engage with it on their own terms. And if they just want to bring a book and sit on a chair or bench and relax, then they can.” Sykes, who retains a distinct British pronunciation, grew up in a working-class family in Yorkshire, England. “We weren’t an artsy family, and there was no art on the walls in my house,” she said. “I’d never been taken to museums as a kid, but I’ve always gravitated to what I believe to be beautiful things and believe that they enhance your life.”
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After studying art and design in the United Kingdom, Sykes moved to the United States in 2006. She
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Left: A view of the inside of the art studio. Right: Hayley Sykes hangs artwork at her art studio, Dwell Fine Art & Craft in Hume. Dwell Fine Art & Craft 5047 Leeds Manor Road, Hume Hours: Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment Closed: January and August (outside of appointments) enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University and earned an art history degree. But she often felt out of place. “I felt like I was on the wrong level of a department store, out of my league,” she said. “I felt a little unwelcome, and that’s the reason I opened the gallery. ... I wanted people to feel like art is for everybody. I’m looking for ways to help some people engage who don’t usually feel comfortable going into a gallery and looking.” As she continues to expand the gallery’s offerings, Sykes hopes to work with nonprofits, including those serving people in lower-income areas and places where access to art is rare. “I’d like to offer a window into what it’s like to work in the arts,” she said. The people who buy art at Dwell come for different reasons, and they aren’t always those who are thought of as collectors. “I had a photography exhibit by Tara Jelenic of Warrenton, and a gentleman came who said he’d never been in an art gallery, but his wife had really respected Tara,” Sykes said. “He bought a piece in memory of his wife, and he let me go to his house and help him hang it. So much work goes into an exhibit, and they’re all special in their own way, but it’s the individual reactions people have when they come in that speak to me more than anything else.” Sykes’ vision for Dwell includes supporting other small businesses. She’s held pop-up events with Artemisia Farm & Vineyard, which offers a year-round community-supported agriculture program and botanical wines and bitters. This year, she’ll be hosting an event with an
ecological florist who specializes in design with native plants. “The gallery is finally in position in 2024 to offer all of the services and opportunities that I’ve wanted to have,” Sykes said. “We’re still going to have rotating exhibits. We are continually adding national and international artists to the roster. I’ve been able to add some more local crafts and arts people. Of course, I want (the community) to buy the art, but I also want them to feel like they can come in and just enjoy it.”
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Once a month, from February through December, the gallery hosts receptions associated with the exhibits that are open to the public. “I’ve made a massive attempt this year to expand the footprint of three-dimensional art and craft,” said Sykes, who heavily represents local and regional talent. “There are some wonderful ceramicists, woodworkers and painters.” Despite her location in prime hunt country, Sykes isn’t an equestrian, and hunting scenes or traditional subjects like portraits don’t play a role in her lineup. Instead, she has broad taste, enjoying representational or abstract pieces, and the styles found in the gallery typically range from impressionistic to abstract. The community has responded with support that has inspired Sykes. “The opening (in September 2022) absolutely blew my mind,” she said. “I was freaking out the night before that no one would show up, and it was so busy that there was a fender bender in the parking lot. I ran out of all food and drinks; there wasn’t even ice left. I got a little emotional because I felt like all these people were going out
of their way to come here and support this gallery in middle of nowhere, and I had not remotely anticipated that in any way, shape or form.” For tourists, the journey to an art gallery in a rural village without a gas station or stoplight is quite unlike the experience in an urban space. “They drive through the countryside and can stop at places like The Red Truck or The Whole Ox,” Sykes said. “Even though we drained our savings to renovate, we’re not paying the nauseating rents you’d see in the city. We love the area and felt like it was underserved for the type of art and craft I show. We felt like it was an opportunity.” For Sykes, art is home, and the concept of the name Dwell, she said, is that you should live with art. “This has been such a life-changing event for us to move to Hume in a very positive way,” Sykes said. “We’ve made so many friends and acquaintances. We’ve met so many interesting people. That’s why we want the gallery to be a community space to gather and enjoy. When someone who’s not artsy comes in and loves the experience, that’s most meaningful to me.” She aims to make Dwell not just inclusive but also inspirational. “My hope is that at a base level, it’s a beautiful space, developed with local craftspeople, that it’s something nice to drive by and that it encourages people to take care of the local community because we live in a gorgeous place,” she said. “It would be great if that inspires other people to do something similar, either here or wherever they call home.” Reach Beth Rasin at news@fauquier.com
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Fauquier Community Theatre’s ‘Merry Wives’ starts Friday Staff Reports Fauquier Community Theatre presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” known as one of William Shakespeare’s most playful comedies, starting Friday, Feb. 2 at the Vint Hill Theater on The Green in Warrenton. The play is a comedy and follows the story of John Falstaff, who, in the hopes of receiving gifts to pay off his debts, sends two married women — Mistress Page and Mistress Ford — the exact same love letter. The wives, outraged at his forwardness and laziness in wooing them, plot multiple pranks as revenge, said Debra Smyers, of the Fauquier Community Theatre, in a news release. Bealeton resident Krista Poole plays Mistress Page, and Haymarket resident Sharon Ray plays Mistress Ford. “Each plot is more elaborate than the last,” Smyers said. But it’s not just the wives who are playing tricks on their fellow Windsor citizens. Characters “Nym” and “Pistol,” played by Bobb Jordan and Sallie Willows, friends of Falstaff’s, are tired of his antics. They decide to warn the not-so-merry husbands Master Page, played by Gregory Leggott, and Master Ford, played by Peter Mumford, of Falstaff’s romantic intentions toward their wives. With a total of 15 actors, the play is set in the more modern time period of the mid-20th century.
What: The Merry Wives of Windsor When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 2 through Feb. 18. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets: Seats are reserved, and tickets may be purchased online at www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760. Opening night Friday, Feb. 2 includes a reception with light refreshments and a chance to talk with the actors after the performance.
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Mistress Page, left, played by Krista Poole, and Mistress Ford, right, played by Sharon Ray, plan their responses after they receive the same Valentine from the same man at the same time. “Merry Wives is an underappreciated Shakespeare comedy and quite the ensemble piece. I couldn’t be happier with the comedic talents of this cast. It is such a laugh riot and a collaboration from start to finish at rehearsals,” said director Maggie Mumford in a news release. “Everyone is contributing their
ideas for funny bits, character quirks and sight gags. I am over the moon with how it has turned out and can’t wait for everyone to be rewarded with laughter. I know there will be a lot of it.” Audiences will recognize Fauquier County residents and veteran FCT actors Lawrence Finkel, as Shallow, and
Dawn Gaynor, as Mistress Quickly. Both actors earned “Lofty Awards” last year for their outstanding performances in the musical “Holiday Inn.” Founded in 1978, Fauquier Community Theatre is a nonprofit organization that is partially supported by grants from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts. Local support comes from the PATH Foundation and the Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation. Each year, FCT presents over 60 performances of plays and musicals. This summer, FCT’s youth program includes a two-week musical intensive performing “Les Miserables School Edition” in June and the “Seussical Jr.” Summer camp begins the last week of July. For more information, visit www.FCTstage.org, email Info@FCTstage.org or call 540-349-8760.
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Weekend happenings: Warm up with the ‘Souper Bowl,’ Senior Supper in Warrenton By Sondra Anzalone
Ice skating is still happening at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas. Open afternoons and evenings through Feb. 25. For information visit the Harris Pavilion Facebook page.
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Down. Set. Taste! Get your belly ready for the big game with some super tasty events this week, including the 10th annual “Souper Bowl” soup competition in Old Town Manassas. If you didn’t scoop up a ticket, score a seat at a chili dinner in Jeffersonton or the Senior Supper at the Bistro and share a meal with your friends. Come together and begin new friendships with Building Buddies Diverse-ABILITIES. Or bring a blanket and binoculars to find your place among the stars with Astronomy for Everyone. Treat yourself to the winter lecture series at Bull Run Mountain Conservancy, then set out on the optional hike through the nature preserve. First Friday “Souper Bowl”: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2. Historic Downtown Manassas, 9201 Center St., Manassas. 10th annual soup competition. Tickets ($20) are currently sold out, but First Friday activities and restaurants are still open to the public. For more information, call 703-361-6599. Jeffersonton Ruritan Fundraiser Chili Dinner: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. Jeffersonton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 18498 Springs Road, Jeffersonton. Dinner includes all-you-
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can-eat various types of chili plus fixings, hot dogs, salad and drinks. Proceeds go to local public service organizations, charities and service to our communities; for more information, call 540-937-5119. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under. Senior Supper at the Bistro on the Hill: 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1. Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton. For seniors 55 and up. Space may be limited for social distancing and masking, and self-screening is required for entry through the Bistro side entrance door. Registration is not required; the cost is $7.50 (tax included). Building Buddies, Celebrating Diverse-ABILITIES: 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5. Haymarket Gainesville Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket. Building friendships, networks and fun throughout the diverse Haymarket Gainesville
special needs communities. For all ages and families. Registration required; call 703-792-8700. Free. Star Gazing: 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. Astronomy for Everyone with the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Ambassadors and Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, telescopes and binoculars. Call 540-592-3556 for more info. Cost: $10 car parking fee. Winter Lecture Series: 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Bull Run Mountain Conservancy, 17405 Beverly Mill Drive, Broad Run. “Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve” presented by Virginia Outdoors Foundation Conservation Assistants Deneith Reif and John Lenox. Their lecture will be followed by an optional hike through BRMNAP. Tickets available at https://www.leopoldspreserve.com.
Interstate 66 at U.S. 17, Exit 28 Fauquier County Citizen Information Meeting Interchange Improvements
Find out about the plans to make modifications to the Interstate 66 interchange at exit 28/U.S. 17 (Winchester Road) south of Marshall. A Citizen Information Meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Marshall Community Center, 4133-A Rectortown Road, Marshall, VA 20115. Inclement weather date, February 27, 2024. The meeting will be held in an “open house” format. Members of the project team will be available to provide information and answer questions about the proposed project. The project proposes to modify the existing rural unsignalized diamond interchange by reconstructing the intersection of the I-66 westbound ramps with U.S. 17 as a roundabout. The intersection of the I-66 eastbound ramps with U.S. 17 will be reconstructed as a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersection. For more information about this project, including a map of the location of the project and an aerial that includes the interchange and proposed modifications, visit the project web page: www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/culpeper-district/i-66-east-at-us-17-exit-28-interchangeimprovements-fauquier-county Questions about the project should be directed to Mr. John Rose, VDOT Location and Design, Culpeper District, (540) 829-7429, John.Rose1@VDOT.Virginia.gov. Comments may be made during the meeting by mail to Mr. John Rose, VDOT Location and Design, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701. Comments can also be emailed to John.Rose1@VDOT.Virginia.gov. All comments must be postmarked or emailed by March 1, 2024. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager at the phone number listed above. State Project: 0017-030-879, P101, R201, C501 • UPC 120748 Federal Project: NHPP-5B03-(007)
UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS JAN. 31 TO FEB. 6 ONGOING EVENTS Theater What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor” When: Friday, Feb. 2, to Sunday, Feb. 18 Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets range $16 to $18 Info: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday performances, Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17; 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, Feb. 4, 11 and 18 Reservations: 540-349-8760 Tickets: www.FCTstage.org Farmers market What: Warrenton Farmers Winter Market When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Jan. 27, to April 16 Where: 21 Main St along 1st St., Warrenton Info: Vendors plus a curated selection of artists, artisans and food makers Community What: Joint Community Academy When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (every Tuesday) April 23 to June 25 (accepting applications until Feb. 29; limited to 20 participants) Where: Warrenton Police Department, Community Room, 333 Carriage House Lane, Warrenton Info: The Warrenton Police Department and the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office announce the Joint Community Academy to anyone (at least 18 years of age) who lives or works in Fauquier County; the goal of the Community Academy is to increase the understanding between community members, the Police Department and Sheriff’s Office through education, discussions and trust; 540347-1107 or https://www.warrentonva. gov/209/2024-Joint-Community-Academy Planes What: WWII Warbird Hangar Tours for families When: Every Saturday, until April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Culpeper Regional Airport, 12517 Beverly Ford Road, Brandy Station Cost: Tours are $10 per person or $30 for a family Reservations: can be made at: https:// www.capitalwingwarbirdrides.org Info: WWII Warbirds; 540-450-5992 Reading What: Winter Reading Program for children, teens, adults When: All day Tuesday, to Thursday, Feb. 29 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Pick up a game card at the library and complete the tasks to win a prize; fauquierlibrary.org Valentine’s Day What: Valentine’s Day Estimation Station for children When: All day Thursday, Feb. 1, to Wednesday, Feb. 14 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Guess how many pieces of conversation heart candies are in the jar; the closest estimate at each library location will win a supersized Hershey’s Kiss See CALENDAR, page 11
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CALENDAR, from page 10 Books What: Blind Date with a Book for teens and adults When: All day, Wednesday, Feb. 1, to Thursday, Feb. 29 Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Check out a wrapped book with a brief description in exchange for a treat Crafts What: Teen Be a Maker Cart When: All day Monday, Feb. 5, to Sunday, Feb. 11 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Learn, create and make a project using the library’s craft and maker supplies Recovery What: Al-Anon for Family and Friends of Alcoholics When: Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Where: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., Warrenton Info: Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics; https://www.alanon.org or 540-219-5054 Support What: Parkinsons Piedmont Support Group When: 12:15 to 2 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month Where: Cornerstone Community Church, 40 Rockpoint Lane, Warrenton (directly behind Blaser Physical Therapy Bldg.) Info: Kendal Blaser, 540-222-6000, or email: Blaserx4@aol.com Recovery What: 12-Step Recovery Programs, i.e., Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, etc. When: Meeting days and times vary Where: The Warrenton Meeting Place, 26 S. Third St., Warrenton Info: There are various types of 12-Step recovery programs that meet at The Warrenton Meeting Place that can offer a solution; www.TWMP.org Food assistance What: Peas and Grace for those in need When: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed on Sunday Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or SEERecovery@ rrcsb.org Wednesday, Jan. 31 Story time What: In-Person Story Time for children up to age 5 and families When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and
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The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force offers docent-led tours of its WWII warbird hangar at the Culpeper Regional Airport every Saturday through April 27. Tours are $10 per person or $30 for a family. Visit: https://www. capitalwingwarbirdrides.org/. Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Caregivers must remain in the children’s areas Story time What: Raising Readers Story Time for 2-to-4-year-old children with a caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Longer stories, finger plays and songs ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: 540-718-8243
Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 Prayer What: Open Prayer Gathering When: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries,
7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: Personal prayer or for others; requests call 540-349-5814 or https:// www.scsm.tv/contactus Exercise What: Tomba When: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Also on Saturday, Feb. 3 Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba; 540-687-6373 See CALENDAR, page 16
Thursday, Feb. 1 ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Info: 540-718-8243 Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Dancing What: Toddler Snow Ball for children up to age 5 and caregivers When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Nature What: Art and Nature for Teens - Dried Flowers When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Registration: https://bit.ly/3NyTmiU Info: Create a dried flower garden arrangement; presentation and supplies provided by Oak Springs Garden Foundation Senior supper What: Senior Supper for 55-plus When: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
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Making her senior level debut, Battlefield High junior Sarah Everhardt, 17, took fourth at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships last week in Columbus, Ohio.
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Sophomore Emma Cigna and the Kettle Run Cougars won 16 of 22 events at the WARF during Friday’s Senior Night tune-up ahead of regionals.
Cougars dominate pool in Senior Night tune-up Kettle Run, Liberty, Fauquier swimmers prepare for regionals
By Matthew Proctor
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
While most cats are notoriously afraid of water, the Kettle Run Cougars thrive in it. The Cougars cleaned up at the season-ending Senior Night swim meet last Friday at the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility, winning 16 of 22 events against rivals Liberty and Fauquier. “Friday was a great success for the team,” Kettle Run coach Alex Ciopyk said. “These are the results that these swimmers have been pushing to hit all season long. I only
expect that success to continue.” The Cougars’ girls were nearly perfect, winning 10 of the 11 events as they march into the Class 3 Region B meet on Saturday (Feb. 3) at Colgan High in Manassas. Kettle Run’s boys also swam well, with six wins. The Cougars’ relay teams won five of the six relays, and all six relay teams have already qualified for states. “Anytime a team has a strong end of season performance, it always helps build that confidence,” said Ciopyk. Kettle Run’s individual winners included Caroline Agee, Tres Black III, Andrew Brown, Emma Cigna,
Mairin Doyle, Lily Von Herbulis and Jackson Tishler. The Liberty boys also impressed, with Chase Laine, Marshall Howard and the 400-yard freestyle relay team winning races. Entering the season with one of the largest rosters they’ve ever assembled, the Eagles’ depth has allowed coach Stacy Laine to take 27 swimmers to the Class 4 Region D meet on Feb. 6 in Christiansburg, the most Liberty has ever taken. “Liberty swimming has come along so great this season,” coach Laine said. “We were looking for, and saw, strong swims from our top
performers all the way through our newest members.” For the Falcons, both the boys and girls teams swam well with Marcus Pollack and Nina Woodside winning individual events and the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relay teams taking second. “We had a great meet on Friday with several personal best times,” Fauquier coach Thomas Cummins said. “We are finally seeing all of the hard work pay off for our team with lots of time drops on both the boys and girls side.” See COUGARS, page 14
Busy week sees Liberty boys play four times By Matthew Proctor
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Playing on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday last week, the Liberty High boys basketball squad went 2-2. With five games remaining, the Eagles sit in fifth in Class 4 Region D at 8-9 behind Charlottesville (17-2), Handley (13-5), Orange County (11-8) and Sherando (10-6), with only the top four teams advancing to the region tournament. After dropping a heartbreaking 54-53 loss to James Wood at home on Jan. 22, the Eagles picked up road victories over Brentsville 54-47 on Jan. 24 and Manassas Park 54-40 on Friday before falling at Meridian 67-29 on Saturday. Against Brentsville, Liberty built a 37-23 lead going into halftime but struggled to score in the second half. The Tigers cut the deficit to 42-33 enPHOTO BY COY FERRELL
Senior Dylan Richards and the Liberty Eagles are 8-9 and fifth in Class 4 Region D with five games remaining.
tering the fourth quarter, but the Eagles held on to win 54-47. Andrew Ryman led the Eagles with 22 points, ahead of C.W. Burke with nine and Toby James with eight. Visiting Manassas Park on Friday, both squads came out of the gates slow as Liberty only led 1510 at the half, but aggressive third quarter play ballooned the Eagles’ lead to as much as 20. Ryman again led the Eagles with 21 points, with Burke adding 11, Corbin Shepard 10 and Tyrek Smith and Dylan Richards six. Playing without Ryman or Smith against a 15-1 Meridian squad on Saturday, Liberty kept it close for a while as they only trailed 13-9 entering the second quarter, but the Mustangs soon took off. By halftime, the Eagles were down 41-16, later falling 67-29. This week, Liberty traveled to Millbrook on Tuesday before hosting Skyline on Friday. The Eagles end the regular season at home vs. Sherando on Feb. 5 and at Kettle Run on Feb. 6 and Fauquier on Feb. 9.
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Surging Cougars’ boys hoops squad upsets Handley, 64-55 By Matthew Proctor
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
After defeating James Wood 5746 and Handley 64-55 last week, Kettle Run boys basketball is red-hot entering the final two weeks of the regular season. “That was a big win,” coach Demond Tapscott said of the upset over Handley last Friday. “I want my guys to believe they can compete with the best teams. We cannot mentally defeat ourselves by looking at the name on the opposing team’s jersey.” The Cougars are 8-8 and third in the Class 3 Northwestern District at 5-3. “I had a good feeling about (Handley),” Tapscott added, noting the Cougars are 2-0 at home against the Judges since he took over. “I told the guys Thursday at practice and before the game we were going to shock the world. No one gave us a chance besides the ones in the locker room.” Tapscott said Kettle Run’s key to victory was their defense, which held Handley (13-5) under 60 points for only the fifth time this season. “We were able to run their shooters
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Senior Conor Madigan (center) scored 23 points in the Kettle Run Cougars’ 64-55 upset win over Handley last Friday.
Kettle Run wins 16 of 22 events on Senior Night
Cannon in the 50 free by half a second on Friday. Bringing 13 boys to the region meet, coach Laine believes Dodson, Howard and Laine have strong chances of qualifying for states, as well as the three relay teams. The Eagles’ top results on the girls side on Friday came from seniors Bryar Laine, who took second in the 500 free and third in the 200 IM, and Natalie Cady, who took third in the 100 breast. They also took second in the 200 medley relay, along with senior Shannon Cooper and freshman Maddie Patterson. Laine, who broke a nearly 20-year-old school record in the 100 breast in Dec. with a time of 1:12.39, is the Eagles’ fastest swimmer in most disciplines and has the strongest chance of qualifying for states among the 14 girls swimming at regionals, along with Cady. The Class 4 meet is Feb. 16 in Richmond. “Any of our incredible swimmers have the potential to make it and I am so excited to see how it all plays out,” said coach Laine.
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Cougars cruise
In the first event of the evening, Kettle Run senior Andrew Brown, juniors Tres Black III, Jackson Tishler and freshman Timmy Furness combined to win the boys 200 medley relay in 1:47.91. The four later won the 200 free relay in 1:39.63. Black III also swam the 200 individual medley in 2:14.19 and the 100 free in 54.24, winning both events, while Brown won the 500 free (5:35.41) and Tishler the 100 butterfly (57.00). As for the girls, sophomore Emma Cigna was the star of the night. Winning two individual events, Cigna set a new school record in the 200 free in 1:55.70 and swam the 100 fly in 59.59, quick enough to qualify for states. “Breaking the school record was a great personal victory for her as that was a goal of hers this season,” Ciopyk said. Also winning for the Kettle Run girls were senior Lily Von Herbulis in the 50 free (25.08) and 100 free (54.46) and junior Caroline Agee in the 200 IM (2:11.42) and the 100 breaststroke (1:12.51). Cigna, Von Herbulis and Agee also swam in the winning 200 medley relay (1:51.89) along with sophomore Ashlyn Augustine and the 200 free relay (1:45.41) with senior Allegra Craft. The Cougars only other individual winner was junior Mairin Doyle in the 500 free, who won by over 20 seconds in 5:34.63. Doyle also swam in the 400 free relay alongside Craft, junior Meghan Pauley and freshman Izzy Cramer, which won in 3:55.39. Riding a wave of momentum entering Saturday’s Class 3 Region B meet at Colgan High, Ciopyk is confident both teams can challenge for the region title despite the uncertainty of unfamiliar competition. “Without having swam against the majority of them before it is hard to know what to expect, but I am anticipating a lot of great times and being able to compete very well against those other teams,” Ciopyk said, adding the Cougars are likely to bring over 20 swimmers to the Class 3 meet on Feb. 17 in Richmond.
off the 3-point line. We wanted to make them have to make a play by putting the ball down,” he said. Senior Conor Madigan led the Cougars with 23 points. Jake Mulhern had 12, Sean Richards 11, Sean Martin eight, Reece Strickland five, Aaron Sullivan four and Bryce Fargo one. Madigan made 10 of 12 free throws while Martin, Mulhern and Richards each hit two 3-pointers. “Conor Madigan had a great offensive night. He was in a good rhythm all game. Jake and both Sean’s also made big plays on the offensive end,” said Tapscott. “My staff also did an amazing job in that win Friday. They do not get enough praise for their contributions to our success.” This week, Kettle Run hosted second place Skyline (7-1) on Tuesday before ending the week at Sherando on Thursday and Warren County on Friday. Tapscott hopes the Cougars can keep the momentum rolling against tough opponents in Skyline and Sherando. “This will be a test if we carry over what we have learned,” he said.
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Kettle Run senior Andrew Brown won the 500-yard freestyle and two relay events on Friday.
Eagles’ boys shine
Liberty only competed in five regular season meets but kept dropping times. “They work hard on technique, endurance, and speed in practice,” coach Stacy Laine said. “We have swimmers with huge time drops when they repeat events, and many swimmers have hit big milestones.” On Friday, most of the Eagles’ success came on the boys side, with sophomore Chase Laine winning the 200 free (1:51.15) and the 100 backstroke (59.85) and junior Marshall Howard the 50 free (24.26). Laine and Howard also finished first in the 400 free relay alongside senior Reed Dodson and junior Jason Cannon in 3:52.44. While Cannon swam on the winning 400 free relay team, sophomore Grant Hoffman swam on the second place 200 free team. Their battle for the final spot on the top relay teams has been the most exciting this season, according to coach Laine. “They have been neck and neck all season, alternating that spot,” she said, noting Hoffman edged
Pollack, Woodside are top Falcons
Junior Nina Woodside was the Falcons’ top girls swimmer on Friday, winning the 100 back in 1:03.16 and setting a personal best while taking second in the 200 IM in 2:21.38. Senior Marcus Pollack won the 100 breast in 1:08.89 and took third in the 200 free to lead the boys. He also swam on the second place 200 medley and 400 free relay teams. Other standouts from Friday include seniors Lana Barkovic, who took second in the 50 free and third in the 200 free, and Andrew Homenik, who took second in the 100 free and the 200 IM and swam on the relay teams. “While our boys team is more inexperienced than our girls team, they have made huge strides since the beginning of the season,” coach Thomas Cummins said. “Many have seen huge improvement over the course of the season, both in their technique and their times.” Cummins believes Pollack and Woodside are the Falcons’ most likely state qualifiers but wants to see everyone continuing to drop time. “We are dropping our mileage at practice and focusing more on intensity, fast finishes and fast breakouts. I’m hoping that translates into some fast times and some state qualifications,” said Cummins.
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Wintertime could be the right time to sell your house By Janet Ashby Rehanek
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Selling a home in winter may not be commonly viewed as the optimal choice, but success in real estate often hinges on timing and individual perspective. Consider a scenario where selling your home during the winter months becomes a necessity. Imagine your home boasting a charming, wood-burning fireplace that crackles, creating a warm ambiance in the cozy keeping room or den. Picture a window seat surrounded by pillows and snug blankets — a perfect spot to sit and marvel at the winter wonderland outside. Consider the joy of appreciating heated bathroom floors during the chilly months and the satisfaction of newly installed windows as you listen to the winds howl outside. For some, the allure may lie in soaking in a hot tub while snowflakes gracefully descend around them. Not everyone
is a winter enthusiast, and a comfortable and informal library could be the ideal refuge, allowing one to escape the frosty weather by immersing themselves in a good book. Explore the possibilities of a delightful, finished basement with ample windows and a patio, offering a perfect vantage point to observe birds gathering around feeders and establishing their pecking order. Your home might boast the best winter views in the area or feature an ideal hill for sledding enthusiasts. The key is to delve into the unique details of your home with a local real estate agent, revealing the hidden gems that make it stand out. Winter, with its distinctive charm, could indeed be the opportune time to showcase and sell your property. Living in the Virginia Piedmont region is a true blessing, providing us with unparalleled beauty characterized by rolling countryside and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The unique advantage of residing in this area is
the proximity to Northern Virginia, offering easy access to a multitude of job opportunities that attract numerous individuals to relocate here. Given that relocations can occur at any time, perhaps now is the opportune moment to contemplate selling your home this winter. Take advantage of a local real estate agent’s knowledge and resources for anything from suggested improvements and potential returns to contractor recommendations and options for financing your projects.
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16 CALENDAR/REAL ESTATE CALENDAR, from page 11 Friday, Feb. 2 Book Cellar What: Books, movies and music for all ages, sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on Saturday, Feb. 3 Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 Networking What: Fauquier Young Professionals First Friday Luncheon When: Noon to 1 p.m. Where: Grioli’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria, 11085 Marsh Road, Bealeton Registration: https://www. fauquierchamberva.chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/17761 Musical What: Mason Cabaret Presents “Over the Rainbow-The Music of Judy, Ella and Barbra” When: 8 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $30 general public; $15 students, staff, seniors and groups Streisand; ticket sales support The Mason Players Reservations: 703-993-7550 Info: This year’s cabaret honors American icons Judy Garden, Ella Fitzgerald, and Barbra
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Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee Info: 540-592-3556; bring lawn chairs or blankets, telescopes, and binoculars Workshop What: Bird Box Building When: 9 a.m. to noon Where: Oak Spring Garden Foundation, The Granary, 8614 Mill Reef Road, Upperville Cost: $30 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ bird-box-building-tickets-75908019830 Info: Join the Oak Spring Biodiversity Conservation Team; all participants will be given materials and instructions on how to build a songbird box that can then be taken home Nature What: How to iNaturalist for adults and children with an adult When: 2 to 4 p.m. Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Registration: 540-341-3651 Info: Learn about the iNaturalist app and website; download the app on a phone before attending
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Circus What: Cirque Mechanics for all ages When: 8 p.m. Also at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $55, $47, $33, half-price for youth through grade 12 Reservations: 703-993-7550
Star gazing What: Astronomy for Everyone with the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Ambassadors and Northern Virginia Astronomy Club When: 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012
History What: Salute to the Forgotten Patriots of the Revolutionary War When: 1 to 3 p.m. Where: The Carver Center, 9432 N. James Madison Highway, Rapidan
Info: Presented by the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter with other VASSAR Chapters For those in need What: Toiletry Distribution for low-income families When: 9 a.m. to noon Where: Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton Open house What: Early’s Carpet Open House When: Friday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Early’s Carpets, 14574 Lee Highway, Amissville Info: Tour the new warehouse; ribbon cutting; first rug cleaning demonstration at 10 a.m.; refreshments; customers will receive a free microfiber cloth and free 2x4 or 3x5 bound area rug Sunday, Feb. 4 Workshop What: Flower Pressing Workshop When: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Wollam Gardens, 5167 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton Cost: $100 Tickets: https://www.wollamgardens. com/shop/p/flower-pressing-workshop Info: Learn the art of pressing flowers and leave with a pressed flower masterpiece
bag per child Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Story time What: Tiny Tots Story Time for infant to 2-year-old children with a caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Songs, rhymes and simple stories Story time What: Pajama Story Time for all ages When: 6:30 to 7 p.m. Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Stories, songs and activities; PJs are welcome
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Reading What: Great Books Discussion Group When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Info: Discussion on “The Man Who Loved Islands,” by D. H. Lawrence Join meetings: jeanne.day@ fauquiercounty.gov or 540-422-8500, ext. 2
STEAM What: STEAM for Tweens - String Art for children 9 to 12 When: All day Where: Online program viewing Registration: https://fauquierlibrary.org/ services/kids Info: Register to reserve a bag of supplies to be picked up at the library; only one
Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester Drive, Warrenton Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies
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PROPERTY TRANSFERS These property transfers, filed January 15-21, 2024, were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)
Top dollar sale: $935,000 in Marshall District
Cedar Run District Laurel Ridge Community College Educational Foundation Inc. to Golden Rule Lifestyles LLC, 40 lots, Burgess Farm Subdivision near Catlett. $225,000 LAH Carriage Ford LLC to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, 7817 Millfield Drive, Warrenton. $240,000 Gail M. Carter to James T. Smith, 1.9020 acres at 13149 Sillamon Road, Goldvein. $685,000
Lee District Justin M. Iosco to Danny Lee Walker III, 6176 Newton Lane, Bealeton. $382,000 Mark Hamilton Boley to Nathan Colonna, 30.540 acres at 7272 Oak Shade Road, Bealeton. $699,900
Center District NVR Inc. to Allen Duane Husted, 1.1594 acres at 2011 Woodstock Street, Warrenton. $899,990
Erin K. Nuckles to Jack M. Murray, 11 Aviary Street, Warrenton. $390,000 Dwayne E. Paugh to Larry Eugene Mulholland Jr., 1.1089 acres at 7472 Waters Place near Warrenton. $700,000 BB JM LLC to Karla C. Arredondo-Ayala, Unit 114 at 631 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. $220,000
Scott District Thomas W. Broyles Successor Tr. to Carol Thomas, 7.6662 acres at 7287 Greenbrier Road near Warrenton. $650,000
Marshall District Old Salem Community Development LLC to Foxhall Realty Trust LLC, 1,809 sq. ft. at 3584 Stephenson’s Hill Lane, Marshall. $527,395 Teresa W. McGuinn to Sabrina Moore, 7523 Foxview Lane. $935,000 To see more property sales, use your phone’s camera or QR reader app to visit fauquier.com/news/land_transfer/
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Elizabeth "Betty (Smith) Wolfe
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Elizabeth "Betty Lou" (Smith) Wolfe, of the Plains, Virginia passed away on January 22, 2024. She was born in Washington DC at Walter Reed Hospital to Kathleen Gaines Chilton Smith and Walter Kellogg Smith. Betty Lou met her husband, Dallas Wolfe in Cocoa Beach, Florida when she was an elementary school teacher, and he was working for the federal service. They knew it was true love from the beginning with an engagement after six months, and they were married for 56 years until his death in June of 2022. Betty Lou demonstrated God's love by being kind, helping others, and by being a good listener. She loved Grace Church and loved giving back. Along with her husband she provided food at coffee hour after services every Sunday and she served on the Piedmont Regional Art Show for several years with him as well. In her professional life she taught elementary and high school. She loved her students and her colleagues and would frequently throw birthday parties at work. She volunteered her time after school by helping kids with their academics at the community center in The Plains. She ran several 5K's and half marathons with her husband. Her favorite place was Virginia Beach, and spent as much time as she could there with her husband and beloved dogs. She loved reading, baking, and entertaining family, and friends. She supported her children and grandchildren with school, sports, and any other activity they were involved in. She loved her family and friends fiercely and always supported them. Betty Lou is preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Robert Wolfe. She is survived by her children Tara Wolfe of Manassas, Virginia, Sally (Joe) Wolfe-Peralis of Chantilly, Virginia, her sister-in-law, Vera Elizabeth Wolfe (Carrboro, North Carolina), and her grandchildren, Chloe, Joseph, and Natalie. The family requests memorial donations be made to Grace Episcopal Church, The Plains, Virginia and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A private burial at Little Georgetown Cemetery was this Sunday, January 28th at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on April 6, at 11:00 a.m. for a memorial at Grace Episcopal Church, The Plains, Virginia followed by a reception in the parish hall. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.moserfuneralhome .com.
Robert "Rob" Wray Burke Robert "Rob" Wray Burke, 55, of Sherrills Ford passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was born February 23, 1968 in Manassas, VA to the late Robert Henry Burke and to Judy Wray Burke of Catlett, VA. Rob attended Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church in Sherrills Ford and was a United States Army veteran. He was employed as a senior director of business development in the technology industry, and was involved with Marked Men for Christ. Rob enjoyed his time in the woods exploring and hunting. He was amazing with landscaping, and had a knack for turning old homes into something beautiful. Rob enjoyed taking his 40 Ford truck that was passed down from his dad on drives. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Henry Burke. Those left to cherish his memory are; his wife of 30 years: Christie Hockenberry Burke, son: Jack Burke of Sherrills Ford, daughters: Vanessa Lembert of Germany, Gabrielle Burke of Austin, TX, mother: Judy Wray Burke of Catlett, VA, sister: Debra Rose and husband Warren of Orange, VA, and grandson: Jason Lembert. A memorial service with military honors to celebrate Rob's life will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Christian Life Center in Sherrills Ford. Rev. Byron Alexander will officiate. Memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, 4136 Mt. Pleasant Road, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673; Marked Men for Christ www.markedmenforchrist.org; or to Sanctuary Clinics, www.sanctuaryclinics.com Condolences may may be besent senttotothe theBurke Burke family www.bennettfuneralservice.co Condolences family at at www.bennettfuneralservice.com m The Burke family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-4652111. The Burke family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111
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Frank Andrew Fuerst, of Warrenton, Virginia, passed away on January 15, 2024, at the age of 93. Born January 11, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri to German immigrant parents, Gustave and Katherine Fuerst. He was the youngest of three children. Frank graduated from Central High School in 1948. Although he was awarded a full scholarship to Columbia University, Frank chose to stay close to his St. Louis home and attend Washington University, where he paid his way through school by working at the Anheuser Busch factory. He was proud to be the President of the Sigma Nu fraternity. It was at Washington University where he met the love of his life, Dorothy June Parker. They married in the winter of 1956, just after Frank joined the US Air Force. Frank served in the USAF for four years, flying on the crew of a B-47 in the Strategic Air Command, eventually rising to the rank of Captain. Frank and June had their first two children, Frank and Kathy, during those Air Force years, when they were moving from base to base every 6 to 12 months. After the Air Force, Frank got a job with IBM and began a long and successful career there. During his early years at IBM, Frank and June had their third child, Jeff. Frank spent the next 30 years with IBM. Somewhat like the military, IBM transferred him several times - St. Louis, San Jose, Cleveland, New York, and finally Washington, D.C. He loved the company, his work, his colleagues and the many friends he made there. Frank was always the rock at the center of his family, and they never needed him as much as they did in 1984 when their youngest, Jeff, was killed in a car accident in his final year attending Virginia Tech. Not long after this loss June was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. This began a 17-year journey of caregiving for Frank. He retired early from IBM to be with June. They took many trips abroad and enjoyed just being together. As the disease progressed, it meant full-time caregiving for many years. June eventually passed away at home at the age of 68. This act of devotion for his wife of 44 years has been a source of inspiration for his family and friends ever since. Frank kept meticulous notes in his journal during these caregiving years. After June died, he used those notes to write a book--called Alzheimer's Care with Dignity--to help other caregivers. He often traveled around the country giving talks and workshops to Alzheimer's support groups and Alzheimer's Association chapters, sharing his journey and hard-won expertise in how to care for loved ones with dementia. In remembrance of his youngest son, Frank set up the Jeffrey Andrew Fuerst Memorial Scholarship fund for the Virginia Tech School of Natural Resources, which has provided hundreds of scholarships for deserving students over the last 40 years. Frank was a natural leader and loved being an activist for causes he felt strongly about. Along with helping other caregivers, he fought for environmental causes, founding the Conservancy to Protect Bull Neck Run, a stream that ran behind his property in McLean, Virginia. After moving from McLean to Warrenton to be near his daughter, Frank served as the President of the Vint Hill Conservancy, and was a staunch advocate for many community issues. The greatest joys of Frank's life were his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He was immensely proud of each of them. He understood how each is unique and what their special gifts are and supported them in a myriad of ways. Every year since his first grandchild was born, he organized a summer lake or beach vacation where he loved being the center of attention, presiding over meals and jigsaw puzzles, sharing his wisdom and wonderful sense of humor. His family cherishes the memories from those times together. Frank was preceded in death by his youngest son, Jeffrey Andrew, and his beloved wife, June Parker Fuerst. Frank is survived by his son, Frank P. Fuerst (Karen) of Atlanta; his daughter, Kathy Fuerst Holster of Warrenton; and five grandchildren: Marissa Patton (DJ), Adrienne Trainor (Cody), Bryan Holster, Evan Holster and Nicholas Holster.
Dean B North, 96 years old, passed peacefully at his home in Warrenton, Va on January 25, 2024 from complications of pneumonia. Born in Shell Lake, Wisconsin on January 16, 1928 he became fascinated by flight at an early age, building model airplanes and taking flying lessons which led to a career as a naval aviator. He was an engineering graduate of University of Utah, with a Masters of Economics from the Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, CA. As a naval aviator during the cold war, he served several tours flying top secret missions over China and Russia. In retirement he became an avid hiker in the Appalachians and he traversed the challenging Chilkoot Trail in Alaska numerous times. Traveling with a troop of Boy Scouts, he completed a ten day canoe paddle down the Yukon River in his early seventies. Mr North is survived by his wife Patricia North, sons Gregg North (Michelle) of Rixeyville, Va and Brad North (Julie) of Sacramento, CA; five grandchildren: Erin North Bishop (Jeremiah) of Harrisonburg, Va, Joshua North of NYC, NY, Israel North (Tracey) of Auburn, CA, Hillary North of Sacramento, CA and Tiffany North (Joy Kensic) of Eureka, CA; eight great grandchildren: Conrad and Beatrix Bishop, Reece North, Owen Livesay, Steven and Chloe McPherson, Faith and Santos Almeida; niece Karin Larsen (Jim); nephews: Matt Judd (Laurie) and Lane Judd; and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews; step children: Tony Young (Melissa) of Purcellville, VA and Michelle Paul (Mike) of Culpeper, VA; step grandchildren: Jennifer Pierce (Jon), Eric Young (Anna), Michael Young (Stephanie), Jason Paul (DeeDee), Cody Paul (Ashley), Aaron Paul (Adriana), Kelsey Paul and Olivia Paul; step great grandchildren: Taylor, Gavin, Duncan, Joshua, Lilly and Eli Pierce; Emma and Liam Young; Carter, Kaylie, Ethan and Brielle Young; Addyson, Sydney and Jackson Paul; Isabella Paul; and Matthias and Maxwell Diaz. He was predeceased by his parents Jule and Edith North, his first wife of 57 years Margaret Lavon Ward North, his sister Elaine North Judd (Ken) and special "sister" Sandra Lee Campbell. The family will receive friends, Friday, February 2, 2024 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA between 6:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 585 Fauquier Road, Warrenton, VA. Burial will follow in Bright View Cemetery. Following the internment, a luncheon will be served to friends and family at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com. For those who can not attend the service, join the Zoom meeting of the funeral: https://zoom.us/j/91364296687?pwd=ais4Q1kxUFZDM1YvMnBOeV J3akVZZz09 Meeting ID: 913 6429 6687 Passcode: 642026
He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. In the final months of his life Frank was lovingly cared for by the staff at Blue Ridge Christian Home. His family is very grateful to the devoted caregivers there. A memorial service will be held February 16, 2024, at 3:00pm at The Bridge Community Church (8774 James Madison Highway, Warrenton, VA 20186). In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate that those wishing to do so, make a donation to the Jeffrey Andrew Fuerst Memorial Scholarship [Fund #883875] at the Virginia Tech Foundation (Virginia Tech Office of Gift Accounting, 902 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24061).
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James Tyler Wilson James Tyler Wilson died on January 24, 2024 in Charlottesville, VA. Born on August 15, 1950 in Galveston, TX, Tyler was the son of the late James Hoge Tyler Wilson and Margaret "Bambe" Guinard Allen Wilson. Tyler grew up at the family home 'Tantivy' in Warrenton, Virginia. While a student at Highland School, he was both a top student and athlete. A graceful tennis player, Tyler also enjoyed playing little league baseball and had the highest batting average in Fauquier County. He attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, where he played varsity football. Tyler graduated from Fauquier High School in Warrenton. He then studied at the University of Virginia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He was a resident of The Heritage Inn Assisted Living in Charlottesville, Virginia. Members of the staff commented that "Everyone loved Tyler, as he was so nice and polite to everyone." Tyler was a kind, gentle person, and a real sweetheart. He truly loved his family and friends. Tyler is survived by his sister Eileen Allen Wilson of Warrenton, Virginia, and his brother Allen Morgan Wilson of Rixeyville, Virginia. He was the great-grandson of James Hoge Tyler, Governor of Virginia from 1898 to 1902. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Tyler's memory to Little Fork Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 367, Rixeyville, VA 22737. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton.
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CHRISTOPHER ALLEN CHRISTOPHER ALLEN, 55, of Naples, Florida, was joyfully reunited in heaven with his late parents Hazen "Jake" and Carole Allen, and his son, Christopher, Jr. on January 24, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. The 1986 graduate of Fauquier High School joined the United States Marine Corps, advancing to the rank of Sergeant. Upon his return from several deployments, he began a long and illustrious career in law enforcement, first serving with the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office, and then with the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, where he met and married the love of his life, Angelica. Warm weather and a sense of adventure brought Chris and Angelica to Florida, where Chris served both as a patrol deputy, and then as a detective with the Collier County Sheriff's Office. He studied public administration at Barry University, graduating summa cum laude in 2016, and again in 2020 with his MBA. His professionalism, work ethic, fighting spirit, and humility earned him the respect and admiration of his peers and superiors alike. While Chris brought laughter to every situation he encountered, he was also a devoted and gentle husband, a proud father to his son Jacob Hazen, and had a warm and generous heart for his family and friends. Besides his loving wife of 21 years, Angelica, and his son Jacob, Chris is survived by his brother, Tim Allen and his wife, Kim, of Sumerduck, Virginia, his brother Lee Allen of Stafford, Virginia, and his sister Evie Mills and her husband, Democrat, of Delaplane, Virginia and by his Godson, Caleb Sams. He was a much-loved uncle to eleven nieces and nephews- Matt, Ashley (Jeremy), Brad (Kelsey), Amber, Ashley, Alexis, Abbie, Brittany, Francisco (Abbey), Kelsey, and Hailey; and nine great-nieces and nephews- Logan, Landon, Taiden, Tabitha, Riley, Mason, Austin, Ryan, and Brynnlee. He is also survived by innumerable faithful friends and law enforcement brothers and sisters, particularly the members of his East Naples "Easy Company" shift. A celebration of life will be held at First Baptist Church, 3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, Florida, 34109 on Tuesday, January 30th, an open casket invitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 9:25 a.m. The service will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. On Sunday, February 4, 2024, the family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia, 20186. A funeral service will be held at the same location on Monday, February 5th at 10:30 a.m. with an interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the Family requests that donations be made in Chris' honor to either the Cancer Alliance Network at https://www.canceralliancenetwork.org or the Humane Society of Naples at https://hsnaples.org. While we deeply mourn our loss, we also celebrate Chris' resurrection in Jesus and rejoice in the knowledge that we will see him again surrounded by God's glory! Obituaries
Charlotte Gearhart McCants Charlotte Gearhart McCants, 79, of Manassas, Virginia, wife of Alan Lipscomb McCants entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 25, 2024. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 11 am. Interment will be at Riverview Memorial Park Cemetery, 3715 Azalea Drive, North Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Charlotte was born April 16, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late Berkley Andrew Gearhart and the late Irene Singletary Gearhart. Charlotte was a graduate of Chicora High School and the College of Charleston. She previously worked at the Atlanta Public Library, the US Government Printing Office in Washington, DC and Signal Hill Elementary School in Manassas. She loved cooking, gardening, reading and family camping trips. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Manassas. In addition to her husband Alan, she is survived by two sons, Brian Alan McCants (Sally) of Columbia, SC and Andrew Paul McCants (Linda) of Bristow, VA; five grandchildren, Berkeley McCants, Claire McCants, Allison McCants, Rebecca McCants and Leah Hug; and sister, Ellen Louise Gearhart of Hanahan, SC. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 9325 West Street, Manassas, VA 20110. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
Mary Catherine Rider Goff June 12, 1936-January 26, 2024 Mary C. Goff, age 87, of Warrenton, Virginia, died January 26, 2024, at The Adler Center for Caring, Aldie, Virginia. She was born June 12, 1936, in Culpeper County, Virginia, to the late Robert L. and Edith Ruth Dodson Rider. Mary is survived by her children, Robert Jay Goff and his wife, Lora, of Amissville, Virginia, and Brian L. Goff and his wife, Donna, of Bristow, Virginia; grandchildren, Kara Goff Fewell (Nathan), Hayden Lee Goff and Lanie Marie Goff; and greatgrandchildren, Carter Renee Fewell, Reagan Elizabeth Fewell, and Hayes Aaron Fewell. She is also survived by her siblings, Charles Rider (Ruth) of Warrenton, Lester Rider (Peggy) of Remington, and Ethel Weeks (Jim) of Bealeton. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Howard "Bull" Goff; grandson, Robert Aaron Goff; siblings William Rider, Dorothy Waggoner, Gladys Baker, Laura Kennedy, Lois Parsons, Carol Fernholz, Larry Rider, and Richard Rider. Mary worked for over 30 years as a cashier and retired from Super Fresh. Mary enjoyed many trips to Mrytle Beach, shopping and going to craft fairs, and attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's school and sporting events. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and spending time with her family. She leaves her family with many traditions and wonderful holiday memories. Mary was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, Virginia, starting at 10:00 a.m., with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in honor of her grandson, or to Capital Caring Health for The Adler Center, 3180 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 500, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. Obituaries
Marjorie Anne Rose August 22, 1940 - January 21, 2024 It is with profound sorrow and loving memory that we announce the peaceful passing of Marjorie Anne Rose, known affectionately as Anne. Born on August 22, 1940, Anne's journey ended gracefully in her home on January 21, 2024. Anne was the epitome of love and kindness in her roles as a beloved wife, cherished mother, adored sister, doting grandmother, and a mother figure to so many others. Her 62-year marriage to William Rose, Sr., was a testament to enduring love and companionship. A pillar of strength and compassion, Anne nurtured her family with unwavering support, always prioritizing the needs of others with her gentle spirit and warm smile. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories for her husband, William Rose, Sr.; her son, William Rose, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Heather Rose; her sister, Linda Counts; her grandchildren, Nicole and Nate Contrino; and a host of treasured cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. We invite you to join us in celebrating Anne's remarkable life, her enduring love, and the friendships she fostered. A service in her honor will be held on February 2nd, 2024, at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM; the service commences at 11:00 AM. Following the service, a Committal Service will take place at Stonewall Memorial Cemetery. A reception to share memories and fellowship will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St, Warrenton, VA 20186. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in remembrance of Anne to the Hospice Of The Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy #300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Your contributions will honor her legacy of caring and compassion.
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Mabel Hinson Hatcher Mabel Hinson Hatcher passed away at home on Jan. 23, 2024. Mabel was born on Dec, 27, 1940 in Delaplane Va. The daughter of Neville and Ethel Hinson. She grew up locally living on different farms her dad worked on. She later graduated from Marshall High School in 1959. After school she moved to Washington D.C. where she did work with the Dept. of Education. After returning to the Marshall area she worked at Glascocks and in the late 1960's married James M. Hatcher IlI and had two Children. First a daughter Sharon V. Hatcher and later a son James M. Hatcher IV. Mabel loved her beloved New York Yankees and later loved watching her westerns like the Lone Ranger or Gunsmoke. Mabel is preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters Betty Kiser and Anne Hinson. She is survived by her husband of 54 years James M. Hatcher Ill and her two children Sharon V. Hatcher and James M. Hatcher IV and a grandson Tyler D. Hatcher. A graveside service was held at Ivy Hill Cemetery on Monday Jan. 29th at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Middleburg Humane Foundation. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Marshall, VA. Please visit www.roystonfh.com to express online condolences to the family.
Kathleen B. Herrman, 76, of Ashland, Virginia, died on January 15, 2024. She was born in Alexandria, VA in 1947 to Horace and Elsie Britt, the youngest of four children. She spent most of her adult life in Warrenton where she raised her family and worked many years at Tiny Tot's Preschool as a well loved, lead teacher. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Elsie, and her sisters Maryann Strobel and Elizabeth Britt. She is survived by her brother, James Britt and his wife Martha, and her children Susan Gross, Wendy Beasley and her husband Mark, Liz Herrman and Danny Herrman, many cousins, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and their spouses and great-
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Full name(s) of owner(s): Trifolium LLC Trading as: Powers Farm and Brewery, 9269 Redemption Way, Midland, Fauquier County, Virginia 22728 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Farm Winery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Kevin Powers, Co-owner Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
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NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE §64.2-550 Having been requested by J. Gregory Ashwell, counsel for the Estate of William Thomas Woodward, deceased (Court File No. CWF2023-200), to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands, I, Patricia A. Woodward, Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, hereby notify all interested persons that I have fixed February 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm, as the time and my office at 31 S. Second Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 as the place, for receiving proof of debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent's estate pursuant to Virginia Code §64.2-550. On this January 25, 2024, I have caused this notice (1) to be posted on the public government website for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia and (2) to be published in the January 31, 2024 issue of the Fauquier Times, a newspaper having general circulation in Fauquier County, Virginia. Both of these dates are more than ten days before the date stated above for receiving proof of debts and demands.
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The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024, in the Warrenton Town Hall at 21 Main 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:
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ZOTA 2023–3 FPDthat – Floodplain District OrNotice is hereby given the Town Council of Update: the TownAofZoning Warrenton Text Amendment to Meeting Article 3-5.1 of the Town of Warrenwill dinance hold their Regular Monthly on Tuesday, February 13th, [VU AVUPUN 6YKPUHUJL HUK -SVVKWSHPU 4HWZ [V YLÅLJ[ [OL -LKLY2024, at 6:30 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First al located Emergency model ordinance Floor) at 21Management Main Street, Agency’s Warrenton, Virginia. Counciland will map hold changes. A Letter Final Determination was issued to the Town a Public Hearing on theoffollowing items: of Warrenton on October 25, 2023 from FEMA which provides no1.) [PÄJH[PVU [OH[ [OL ÅVVKWSHPU JOHUNLZ ^PSS [HRL LɈLJ[ VU (WYPS ZOTA 2023–3 FPD – Floodplain District Update: A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article 3-5.1 the to Town of Warren2024. Adoption of the changes allows the of Town maintain eligi[VU AVUPUN 6YKPUHUJL HUK -SVVKWSHPU 4HWZ [V YLÅLJ[ [OL -LKLYbility in the National Flood Insurance Program. al Emergency Management Agency’s model ordinance and map 2.) Ordinance - Notice of emergency to to change the changes. A 24-02-001 Letter of Final Determination was need issued the Town polling place location prior25, to2023 the March 5, 2024, Presidential of Warrenton on October from FEMA which provides Prinomary Election for the Town of Warrenton Second Ward in the Center [PÄJH[PVU [OH[ [OL ÅVVKWSHPU JOHUNLZ ^PSS [HRL LɈLJ[ VU (WYPS Magisterial District W.C. Taylor Middle Schooltotomaintain the Fauquier 2024. Adoption of from the changes allows the Town eligiCounty Wellness Center at 33 N. Calhoun Street, Warrenton, VA bility in the National Flood Insurance Program. (former location of the Warrenton-Fauquier Visitor’s Center), due to 2.) safety Ordinance 24-02-001 - Notice of beginning emergencyatneed change the concerns with construction W.C. to Taylor Middle polling place location prior to the March 5, 2024, Presidential PriSchool. The Town Council will hold a public hearing to obtain citizen mary Election for theTown TownCode of Warrenton thechange Center input on amending Section Second 2-22 to Ward makeinthe Magisterial DistrictStreet from W.C. Taylor Middle School toSecond the Fauquier to 33 N. Calhoun for the Town of Warrenton Ward Countyplace Wellness Center at 33 N. Calhoun Street, Warrenton, VA polling for future elections. Description and a map of the pro(formerpolling location of the Warrenton-Fauquier Visitor’s Center),indue to posed place change can be found and inspected Town safety concerns with construction beginning at W.C. Taylor Middle *SLYR»Z 6ɉJL H[ 4HPU :[YLL[ >HYYLU[VU =PYNPUPH School. The Town Council will hold a public hearing to obtain citizen People having an interest in the above are invited to make participate in the input on amending Town Code Section 2-22 to the change hearing and theirStreet opinion issues. The pubto 33 N.state Calhoun forregarding the Townthe of above Warrenton Second Ward lic may alsoplace choose submit writtenDescription commentsand through the polling for to future elections. a map ofTown’s the prowebsite or by emailing during the posed polling placecitizencomment@warrentonva.gov change can be found and inspected in Town public comment period, which will end at noon the day of the Public *SLYR»Z 6ɉJL H[ 4HPU :[YLL[ >HYYLU[VU =PYNPUPH Hearing, February 13th, 2024. Copies of the Special Use Permit will People having an interest the above invited to participate in the be available online and areinavailable forare review at Town Hall located hearing andStreet, state their opinion regarding above issues. The pubat 21 Main Monday through Friday,the 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. lic may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s The TownorofbyWarrenton desires to make its programs, services, faciliwebsite emailing citizencomment@warrentonva.gov during the ties, and activitiesperiod, accessible persons disabilities. youPublic need public comment whichtowill end atwith noon the day ofIfthe accommodations auxiliary please contactUse thePermit Town as Hearing, Februaryor 13th, 2024.services, Copies of the Special will far advance as possible. be in available online and are available for review at Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.
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CAROL SHORTS BAILEY ET AL. V I R G I N I A: Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Case No. CL23000136-00 FOR FAUQUIER COUNTY ORDER OF PUBLICATION CINTRA CRICKET WHEREAS, the BEDFORD reason for Plaintiff, this cause v. to quiet Plaintiff's title to the Property is CAROL at SHORTS BAILEY ET AL. Road, located 1144 Delaplane Grade Defendants.VA 20184, and more particuUpperville, Casedescribed No. CL23000136-00 larly as follows: Front Lot 2, Front Lot 3, and Rear Lot OF PUBLICATION 3ORDER as shown on the plat attached to the WHEREAS, the dated reasonApril for this Deed of Partition 12, cause 1887 is torecorded quiet Plaintiff's the Records Property and amongtitle the to Land located at 1144 Delaplane Grade Road, of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Upperville, 20184, and more in particuVirginia on VA November 2, 1887 Liber larlyFolio described 78, 341 as follows: Front Lot 2, Front Lot 3, and Rear Lot WHEREAS, an Affidavit has been 3 as shown the plat attached the made and on filed showing thatto the Deed of Partition dated April 12, 1887 Defendant "All Persons Known or and recorded amongany theLegal Land or Records Unknown Claiming Equiof theRight, Circuit Court of Fauquier table Title, Estate, Lien, or County, Interest Virginia November 2, 1887 in in the on Property Described in Liber the 78, Folio 341 Complaint Adverse to Plaintiff's Title, or Affidavit been anyWHEREAS, Cloud uponan Plaintiff's Titlehas Thereto" made filedthe showing the are set and out in pleadingsthat by the Defendant "All Persons Known unor general description of "parties Unknownwho Claiming any Legal Equiknown," by reason of trueornames tablecapacities, Right, Title,are Estate, Lien,toorPlaintiff, Interest and unknown in the Property Described the and may have a beneficial interestinin the Complaint Adverse to Plaintiff's Title, or Property. any Cloud CONSIDERATION upon Plaintiff's Title whereof, Thereto" UPON are Order set out in the pleadings by the this of Publication is GRANTED, general description of "parties unand known," who by of true ORDERED, thatreason Plaintiff may names effect and capacities, unknown to Plaintiff, service on the are following defendant by and may haveAll a beneficial publication: Persons interest Knownin the or Property. Claiming any Legal or EquiUnknown UPON table Right,CONSIDERATION Title, Estate, Lien, orwhereof, Interest this the OrderProperty of Publication is GRANTED, in Described in the and Complaint Adverse to Plaintiff's Title, or PlaintiffTitle may effect anyORDERED, Cloud uponthat Plaintiff's Thereto; service on the following defendant by and publication: Known or ORDERED, All thatPersons Defendant All PerUnknown Claiming any Legal or Equisons Known or Unknown Claiming any table Right, Title, Estate, Lien, or Interest Legal or Equitable Right, Title, Estate, in theor Property in the Lien, Interest Described in the Property Complaint in Adverse to Plaintiff's Title, to or Described the Complaint Adverse any Cloud Title, upon Plaintiff's Plaintiff's or any Title CloudThereto; upon and Plaintiff's Title Thereto shall appear here Defendant All PeronORDERED, or before that February 23, 2024 at sons Known or date Unknown any 10:30am, which is noClaiming sooner than Legal Equitable Right, Estate, fifty (50)ordays after entry of Title, this Order of Lien, or Interest in the Property Publication; and Described in the to ORDERED, thatComplaint this Order Adverse of PublicaPlaintiff's Title, or anya week Cloudforupon tion be published once four Plaintiff's Title Thereto appear here (4) successive weeks shall in the Fauquier on or abefore February 23, 2024 at Times, newspaper of general circula10:30am, which date is no Virginia. sooner than tion in the Fauquier County, fifty (50) days ENTERED this after entry of this Order of Publication; and 20th day of December, 2023. ORDERED, that Judge this Order of PublicaMatthew P. Snow, tion ASK be published WE FOR THIS:once a week for four (4) successive in 86657) the Fauquier David Solan, Esq.weeks (VSB #: Times, National a newspaper of general circulaFidelity Law Group tion inWestpark the Fauquier County, Virginia. 8484 Drive, Suite 310, ENTEREDVA this McLean, 22102 20th day of December, 2023. (P) 703-245-0284; (F) 703-821-1618 Matthew P. Snow, Judge david.solan@fnf.com WE ASK FOR THIS: David Solan, Esq. (VSB #: 86657) Fidelity National Law Group 8484 Westpark Drive, Suite 310, McLean, VA 22102 (P) 703-245-0284; (F) 703-821-1618 david.solan@fnf.com
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