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Firm: Pipeline would ‘kill’ planned wetland bank By Daniel Berti

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A Fauquier-based environmental consulting firm is asking state and federal officials to suspend a key permit for a new natural gas pipeline slated for Prince William and Fauquier counties because it will run afoul of a client’s conservation easement and a pending wetland mitigation bank in Catlett. The consulting firm, Virginia Waters and Wetlands, says the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline expansion will directly impact a wetland mit-

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Pipeline materials are being stacked at 796 Gaskins Lane in Catlett, near the site of a proposed wetland mitigation bank.

igation bank in Catlett called Miller Stream Bank Phase II that is pending approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. A conservation easement and restrictive deed on the property, located at 2652 Catlett Road, were recorded with Fauquier County in June 2018. Virginia Waters and Wetlands staff claim the pipeline, under its current design, will directly violate the conservation easement and prevent construction of the wetland mitigation bank altogether. The firm is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Council, DEQ and USACE suspend Transco’s USACE-issued Nationwide Permit 12, which applies to utilities that require stream and wetland crossings. “From the meeting that was conducted with DEQ and the USACE to discuss this impact of the pipeline, basically, it would kill the bank. The bank would not be able to be built at all and no repair of the stream or neighboring streams on this property would be done,” said Allison Austin,

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Little Red Bella, a Doberman pinscher puppy who is about 6 weeks old, is making slow progress.

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Three suspects still awaiting extradition By Robin Earl

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New charges could be filed in the Jan. 8 shooting death of Fabian Jorge Sosa, once all of the suspects are extradited to Virginia, Warrenton Police Chief Michael Kochis said.

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The thunderous barking of 10 or so adult Doberman pinschers greeted anyone who walked past the outdoor kennels around the back side of the Fauquier SPCA Friday morning. Some of the dogs have the flagpole-straight cropped ears one is used to seeing in the breed. Oth-

ers have ears that are at half-mast, making them look comical – cute rather than intimidating. Dr. Elaine Lutz of Piedmont Pets Veterinary Care moved from one kennel to another, checking on the dogs. Inside the Casanova shelter, row after row of kennels are filled with See SPCA, page 2

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Fauquier SPCA caring for animals seized from Canis Maximus kennel See SPCA, page 2 Dobermans of every age, French bulldogs -- both mature dogs and puppies -- a dachshund and a Cavalier King Charles spaniel. The SPCA was closed to the public until Monday, Feb. 3, as it focused on caring for the urgent needs of the 78 dogs that were seized from the Canis Maximus kennel in Broad Run by Fauquier County sheriff’s deputies. Also taken from Canis Maximus were 57 chickens, three turtles, two guinea pigs and a parakeet. Four veterinarians and the staff of 28 at the SPCA have been working non-stop to evaluate and treat the animals. Irina Barrett, 41, owner of the Canis Maximus kennel on Beverleys Mill Road, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 28, on one felony charge of cruelty to animals resulting in death and one charge of misdemeanor neglect of companion animals, said Sgt. James Hartman of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Hartman said, “The dogs were found to be in inadequate conditions and suffering from neglect, without access to food and water. The dogs were seized and taken to the Fauquier SPCA for care and shelter. In addition, several deceased animals, both dogs and poultry, were located on the property.” Barrett was released after paying a $2,500 secured bond. Future charges are anticipated as the investigation continues, according to Hartman.

The Fauquier SPCA is currently caring for more than 50 chickens that were seized from the Canis Maximus kennel.

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The condition of the adult Dobermans being held at the Fauquier SPCA varies. Some have severe illnesses and injuries; others are better off.

who are in an open pen in one of the rooms at the shelter. They are active and eager for attention. The litter represents the various stages of health the dogs are in. Settle explained, “Some need medical care, but some just need a clean place to sleep, food and water. And love.” Dr. Elizabeth Krause is the vet in charge at the SPCA. She and three other vets have examined every dog. “We’ve seen a range of serious illnesses and injuries – upper respiratory infections, lots of parasites. Some have minor old injuries; other injuries are newer and more severe.” Krause said that the injuries and illnesses are consistent with animals Healing hands Devon Settle, executive director who have not had adequate space of the SPCA, sat with Little Red Bel- and shelter. Krause said that she looked at la on her lap. Bella is a Doberman the chickens when they arrived but puppy, about 6 weeks old. The puppy appears lethargic and disinterest- admitted she’s not an expert. The ed in anything but snuggling head- SPCA called in a vet who was more first into Settle’s lap. Settle stroked familiar with poultry. Some of the the tiny head. “I would have sworn chickens – the ones who are healththis one wasn’t going to make it,” iest -- were settling into a coop on she said. “But she ate breakfast this the SPCA property; others were being housed in another room at the famorning. I cried.” Settle is keeping the recovering cility. Settle said she was working to puppy in her office, where she can make the space as chicken-friendly as possible. “Unfortunately,” Settle get the rest and individual There will attention be 3 sessions at 4:00, 5:45, and 7:15 “we don’t PM have a 50-chicken she needs right SATURDAY now. “She’s doing said, 4:00-8:30 withsaid different stories each session. much better today,” Settle with coop.” 3 SESSIONS JANUARY obvious relief.Pizza served during first breakAll in cream all, Settle thebreak staff & ice at thesaid, second Little Red Bella has a way to go is managing. “We are all sleep-deto catch up to her twowill litter-mates, There be 3 sessionsprived, at 4:00,overwhelmed, 5:45, and 7:15but I have with3different stories session. There will be sessions ateach 4:00, 5:45, and 7:15

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Settle said she has received an outpouring of concern from the community, dozens of phone calls a day offering assistance. Some residents have been dropping off lunches for the overworked staff. Settle said that the shelter still has some dog food left over from residents’ generous contributions during another recent influx of dogs. Cleaning supplies are needed, though. She posted on the SPCA website, “So many have asked what we need to help care for all these animals. The shelter needs: newspaper, bath tow-

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Kennel owner arrested on animal cruelty charges More than 120 animals removed from Canis Maximus in Broad Run By Robin Earl

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Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than 70 dogs on Tuesday, Jan. 28 -- mostly Doberman pinchers and French bulldogs -- from the Canis Maximus kennel, 6205 Beverleys Mill Road in Broad Run. More than 50 poultry and other companion animals were also removed. Sgt. James Hartman of the FCSO said, “The dogs were found to be in inadequate conditions and suffering from neglect, without access to food and water. The dogs were seized and taken to the Fauquier SPCA for care and shelter. In addition, several deceased animals, both dogs and poultry, were located on the property.” Irina Barrett, 41, owner of the Canis Maximus kennel in Broad Run was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 28 on one felony charge of cruelty to animals resulting in death and one charge of misdemeanor neglect of companion animals, Hartman said. Barrett was released after paying a $2,500 secured bond. Future charges are anticipated as the investigation

continues, according to Hartman. The police i nve s t ig a t io n began earlier in January, according to the search warrant, when IRINA BARRETT a female Doberman pincher puppy named Yeva was left unclaimed at the Main Street Veterinary Hospital in Reisterstown, Maryland, and died there. The Baltimore County Police Department conducted an investigation and determined that the dog exhibited signs of prolonged neglect. It was reported in the search warrant that the puppy was owned by Barrett. The search warrant reveals that a Fauquier County deputy reported, “I have also viewed Yeva … which … appears emaciated and neglected …” Hartman said that the deceased dog “was transferred to the Fauquier Health Department Agriculture Laboratory for necropsy. Animal Control

School board weighs middle school options By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

School board members and school division staff once again discussed the problem of what to do about the county’s middle schools at the board’s work session Monday night. Monday evening started with four options on the table but ended with only two. Cedar Lee Middle School in Bealeton is being renovated and expanded by 258 seats, to make room for students who live close to Cedar Lee but currently attend Taylor Middle School in Warrenton. The school board has purchased land next to the school to make room for expansion and is planning to make a final decision on a contractor on Feb. 6, according to board member Donna Grove (Cedar Run District). “We’re very close,” she said. The Cedar Lee project is slated to cost about $17.5 million. The school board agreed Monday to pursue the two options that would include expansion at Auburn Middle School – of up to 300 seats – to move students who live nearer to Auburn than their current Warrenton schools. Since Auburn was originally built with expansion in mind, school board members said this would be a relatively inexpensive way to add seats to the eastern end of the county and reduce the Center District middle school population. The Auburn project could run concurrently with the Cedar Lee construction; its estimated cost would be about $10 million.

“Looking at the cost per seat, adding seats at Auburn really makes sense,” said Superintendent of Schools David Jeck. School board members said that expansions at Cedar Lee and Auburn would allow the school division to reduce the number of middle-schoolers in Warrenton, which is currently about 900. Once this is accomplished, the Warrenton students could be consolidated into either Warrenton Middle (option 3) or Taylor Middle (option 4). The resulting unoccupied building would be renovated and possibly expanded. According to documents referenced at the work session, the price tag for renovating Warrenton Middle School is slightly lower, at $25.6 million; that cost estimate does not include new road infrastructure that would be necessary if seats were added to the school. That price tag was estimated at $600,00 to $800,000, but could end up higher. Taylor’s cost estimate is $27.6 million for renovation. Susan Pauling (Center District) said that dropping off or picking up students at Warrenton Middle School on Waterloo Road is “a nightmare,” and that fixing the problem could be difficult and costly. She and Stephanie Litter-Reber (Lee District) also wanted to board to consider the community’s interest in maintaining Taylor Middle School as a school. Taylor Middle has historical significance as the former William C. Taylor High School, the county’s first black high school.

deputies sought a search warrant for evidence of long-term cruelty and neglect possibly contributing to death. Preliminary results determined the dog did not receive adequate care and endured extreme suffering.” The kennel has been accused of animal neglect before. In a Jan. 22 Fauquier Times article, Fauquier County humane investigator Hilleary Bogley said that she was the court-appointed humane investigator in January 2013 during a contentious case of allegations of abuse and neglect at Canis Maximus, which at the time was requesting a special use permit by the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals. In the report filed by Bogley, she described the kennel as a puppy mill -- defined by the Humane Society of the United States as an inhumane, commercial dog-breeding facility in which the health of the dogs is disregarded in order to maintain a low overhead and maximize profits. Bogley’s report said, in part, “We … walked around the house to a room to the right of the garage where there were two 6-foot by 6-foot kennels. There was no ventilation in this room and again a strong stench of urine and feces filled the air. The walls were streaked in mud and feces. Both pens had urine-soaked newspapers with a good amount of

urine and feces. The dogs were unable to get out of their own waste. “In the first pen there were four teenage Doberman puppies all that had dirty bandages on their ears from a current ear cropping surgery. In the second pen there were eight teenage Great Dane puppies. Several of the Dane puppies looked underweight, acted fearful/unsocialized, and several had severe to moderate hair loss/lesions that appeared to be generalized demodectic mange.” The report stated, “none of the dogs had food or water bowls or access to water and she [Barrett] explained that they make too big of a mess when they are permitted to have water so she only allows them to drink three or four times a day when she offers water.” Bogley reported at the time that there were approximately 50 dogs housed at Barrett’s home. Bogley recommended that the Board of Zoning Appeals allow Barrett to house no more than 12 dogs. The kennel owner sued Bogley and the foundation for $1.35 million for defamation in response to the report. Bogley said that the kennel owner ultimately surrendered 12 of her dogs to the Middleburg Humane Foundation for adoption. Her request for rezoning was denied 5-0. The lawsuit against Bogley and MHF was ultimately dismissed.

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Chestnut Forks expands club’s fitness offerings ‘We are all about family’ Health experts say that the best exercise for anyone is the exercise they’ll do. Choose an activity that’s fun, they say, so it will become a healthy habit. There’s one exercise facility in Fauquier that offers multiple options to find the fun. Chestnut Forks Tennis and Fitness at 6379 Airlie Road in Warrenton was founded 44 years ago by Chip and Lindsay Maloney; it offers tennis, pickleball, fitness classes and equipment, swimming and golf. Add in weekly play-while-you-socialize events and a café featuring healthy meals and it’s a one-stop fitness shop for the whole family. And that, said Beth Maloney, is the point. She and husband Derek (Chip Maloney’s son) are managers of the club.

Golf

Derek Maloney sat down to talk about recent changes at the club after completing 18 holes of golf – simulated golf. In October of 2019, the Irish Golf Academy set up shop at Chestnut Forks. It’s a separate entity but offers another on-site choice for the athletically inclined. Currently, 45 teams of two are playing in an eight-week tournament. Big screens and golf technology that senses a player’s swing allow golfers to “experience” golf courses from around the world. Lessons are also offered for all ages. “It’s a great teaching tool,” said Maloney.

Tennis

Golf is great, but Chestnut Forks started as a tennis facility and that’s where the emphasis remains, said Maloney. Six courts -- four indoor and four outdoor -- are busy all week with lessons, clinics, camps and United States Tennis Association team practices. Children and adults can sign up for individual or group lessons; beginners and experienced players are welcome. Any night of the week, players young and ol(er) can be found learning one-on-one from a tennis pro, participating in clinics and generally working on their game. Two of the outdoor courts are hard-to-find clay courts; the “give” of the clay courts dampens the

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Pickleball pro Gizmo keeps the games competitive but fun. ball’s bounce and results in a slower game that’s gentler on the knees. “We use the outdoor hard courts for USTA play and for camps,” said Derek Maloney. Carrie Berlin, an experienced player who has played several times a week for years, said the staff at Chestnut Forks makes new members feel included from the very start. The club, she said, “has a great social atmosphere and helps you find players at your level.” In March of 2019, Chestnut Forks partnered with Blue Chip Sports Management, which handles tennis instruction at the sports club. Maloney said, “Blue Chip is helping us increase programming and providing more outreach, so I can focus on the rest of the club.” He added, “We still take care of the USTA play,” said Maloney. Teams compete in the Shenandoah League. A junior league for players 10 to 18 was added in November 2019. The latest innovation being tested is cameras on the courts. “The cameras can help with calling the lines, keeping track of the score. They’re a teaching tool also,” said Maloney. AccuTennis provides the service, which it calls, “an automated camera and player analysis technology that enables game-based play for all players.”

Pickleball

The Maloneys recently added Pickleball, a fast-paced but easier-on-the-joints, tennis-adjacent sport. The sport is very popular in Fauquier, and Chestnut Forks indoor courts make it

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Tyler McAndrew shows that pickleball is fun for all ages. weather-proof. It’s a less expensive alternative too; members can play pickleball for only $7 for a three-hour session. Beth Maloney said that they had 50 players as a recent pickleball social. Chestnut Forks even has a tennis instructor – Collin Vero-Casafant -- who is also a certified pickleball instructor. Pickleball is like tennis – but noisier – said Beth Maloney. Since there are eight people on each tennis court-sized area, it can get a little rowdy. “I love it,” she said. The Maloneys are proud of the club’s tennis offerings. As parents of six children, aged 5 to 14, “We want to have a place where you can bring your kids and have fun together. We had a group See FITNESS, page 5

Chestnut Forks co-founder Chip Maloney has pulled away from day-to-day operations, but still teaches fitness classes. TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ROBIN EARL

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Beth Maloney admits that fitness classes are her jam.

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FITNESS, from page 4 of home-schoolers in today. Our goal is to get a racket in every kid’s hand,” said Beth Maloney. She loves to see one child in a family taking a lesson while a parent helps another child with their homework and enjoys a snack in the club’s café.

Courtside Cafe

Beth Maloney oversees the Courtside Café, which offers soups, salads and sandwiches as well as some grab-and-go options. “Because we’re a fitness club, our dishes tend to be healthier. Our soups are amazing. We can’t keep them in stock.” Her favorites? Lemon chicken orzo and shepherd’s pie soup. She said she sources ingredients from Warrenton’s Wiffletree Farm – non-GMO and chemical-free. The

Café’s chef is Sam Chapman, she said, and reminds hungry Warrentonians, “You don’t have to be a member to eat at our café.”

Fitness

Although the Maloney children all play racket sports, their mother doesn’t -- yet. She is, however, addicted to the club’s fitness class offerings. “A lot of people forget about our full gym and group exercise classes.” The classes are smaller, she said, often 6 to 12 people. “That’s what I love. I can focus better in a small class,” she said. The class schedule includes a variety of options –Body Pump, TRX, cycle, yoga, total body conditioning, triple play, chair yoga, barre and active adult classes -- held weekday mornings and evenings and weekend mornings. Small group workouts and personal training are also available.

Forget Me Not Flowers downsizes to single location in Somerville By Joseph F. Korpsak

Times Contributing Writer

Caitlin Menefee, owner of Forget Me Not Flowers, said her Somerville location has been busy since day one (in 2011). A casual observer might think that the little shop is isolated, located as it is at the corner of Va. 610 and Va. 616, near tiny Goldvein in even tinier Somerville. But, as Menefee points out, it’s actually on the route that takes commuters from Interstate 95 to all parts of Fauquier. She said, “It’s kind of a thoroughfare. From the beginning, people have seen our sign and stopped on their way home to pick up flowers. That first Valentine’s Day, I was really busy.” Menefee has closed her full-service florist shop in downtown Remington to centralize the business in its original location in Somerville. Menefee said the transition means she can devote more of her time and talents to her customers, in one location, with improved service and delivery. Menefee started working at Generations Florist in Bealeton in 2005 while she was still in high school. In 2009, she graduated from Ferrum College with a bachelor’s degree in general agriculture. Throughout college, she continued to work for Generations and a flower shop in Warrenton, learning about the flower industry. By 2011, she knew she wanted to be

Jenny Fitzhugh is happier these days. She healthier too, having lost 75 pounds since last April. Her secret? A Weight Watchers diet plan and the hours she’s logged on the tennis court and in the fitness rooms at the Chestnut Forks Tennis and Fitness Club. She wields her racket once a week regularly, but whenever someone needs a fourth for doubles, she’s game. Fitzhugh, 38, is the director of the nursery at the club and also helps out with maintenance and janitorial duties. She said she is appreciative of the encouragement and support she receives at Chestnut Forks. “I was nervous the first time I went into a Body Pump class,” she said. “But everyone was so nice and helpful. I felt at home right away.” Fitzhugh is also a regular in the “Challenge” fitness class, a circuit workout that has participants moving quickly from one station to another. “I didn’t think I’d be able to do it, but I’ve made good progress.” Fitzhugh said, “I feel really good. My joints don’t hurt, and I have more

Swimming

Children in the county are familiar with the pool at Chestnut Forks, home of the Blue Marlins swim team. Beth Maloney said that summer social activities center around the pool. “We have the best life-

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Jenny Fitzhugh, Chestnut Forks’ nursery director, is always ready for a game of tennis. energy.” Her two children, 5 and 10 years old, are happy that their mom has more energy for them, too. Fitzhugh said that the diet change hasn’t been too tough. She focuses on cutting carbs and has felt her cravings diminish. Her favorite treat, she said, is Greek yogurt with no-sugar blackberry jam and fresh blueberries. guards,” she said. “They take the time to get to know your kids. We are all about family.” More information about Chestnut Forks, including details on membership and schedules -- can be found at chestnutforks.com.

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EARLY NOTICE OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY WITH THE POTENTIAL TO IMPACT WETLANDS WARRENTON TRAINING CENTER, FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA The United States Army (Army) is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of the proposed DCA51 Phase 3, a data storage and cloud computing center at the Warrenton Training Center (WTC) Station B in Fauquier County, Virginia. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to provide WTC Station B with access to high-speed computer processing and large-scale data storage capabilities through the construction and operation of a new data center. The Proposed Action is needed to 1) address a shortfall in cloud computing and data storage capacity at WTC; 2) ensure WTC provides complete and secure technological capabilities for its tenants; and 3) comply with recent U.S. Department of Defense initiatives to increase data storage and processing facilities at Army installations. Failure to implement the Proposed Action would compromise the ability of WTC to achieve its mission and maintain a suitable amount of data processing and storage capability on WTC Station B. The proposed DCA51 Phase 3 project is subject to requirements and objectives of Executive Orders (EO) 11990, Protection of Wetlands, as subsurface utility extensions required as part of the proposed project would cross identified wetlands. The area disturbed during construction would include approximately 0.05 acres of wetlands. These impacts would be temporary and would cease once construction is complete. The proposed action would not result in any permanent impacts to wetlands. This notice complies with Section 2(b) of EO 11990. The Army requests advance public comment to determine if there are any public concerns regarding the project’s potential impacts on wetlands. The proposed project will be analyzed in the forthcoming EA and the public will have the opportunity to comment on the EA when it is released. The public comment period is 12 February to 27 February 2020. Please submit comments or requests for more information to: US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District, 2 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201 - Attn: Russ Marsh, 9-F-03

LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Route F881 (Galemont Lane) Abandonment of the roadway from Route 55 to 0.17 mile southeast of the Route 55 intersection Fauquier County, Virginia

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) hereby gives formal notice ofDepartment its intent to abandon the hereby entiregives length Route F881 (Galemont The Virginia of Transportation (VDOT) formal of notice of its intent to abandon the entire length of Route F881 (Galemont Lane) in Fauquier County, from with its intersection with Route 55 (John Lane) in Fauquier County, from its intersection Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) to 0.17 mile south east of the intersection. The proposed abandonment of this 0.17-mile Marshall Highway) toof0.17 mile south east of the The section is pursuant to the Code Virginia, §33.2-902, at the request of theintersection. adjacent land owner for the purpose of conveying the right of way to the requestor. proposed abandonment of this 0.17-mile section is pursuant to the Code VDOT shall hold a§33.2-902, public hearing prior to considering theof abandonment if any member the public who of Virginia, at the request the adjacent land ofowner for the wishes a public hearing files a petition with VDOT. Written petitions should be submitted to Mr. Joseph W. purpose of conveying the right of way to the reque stor. Webb, P.E., Assistant Resident Engineer for Land Use, Warrenton Residency, 457 East Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186, on or prior to March 6, 2020.

VDOT information shall hold a the public hearing prioris to considering the abandonment Additional about proposed abandonment available at VDOT’s Warrenton Residency office, 457 East Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186. Please call ahead at (540) 347-6441,files TTD/TTY 711, to if any member of the public who wishes a public hearing a petition ensure the availability of appropriate personnel to assist you. with VDOT. Written petitions should be submitted to Mr. Joseph W.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title Webb, P.E., Assistant Resident Engineer for Land Use, Warrenton VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or 457 limitedEast EnglishShirley proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at 800-FOR-ROAD Residency, Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186, on or prior (800-367-7623) or TTY/TDD 711.

to March 6, 2020.

Additional information about the proposed abandonment is available at VDOT’s Warrenton Residency office, 457 East Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186. Please call ahead at (540) 347-6441, TTD/TTY 711, to ensure the availability of appropriate personnel to assist you. 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 more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623) or TTY/TDD 711.

House bill to protect student journalists advances, Senate bill tabled Local officials concerned about how the law would apply to middle, high school journalists By Jeffrey Knight

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A bill that would grant student journalists the right to exercise freedom of speech and freedom of the press has Fauquier school officials calling for caution. The legislation would apply to school-sponsored media at public middle and high schools, as well as institutions of higher education. House Bill 36, patroned by former WDBJ journalist Del. Chris Hurst, D-12th, of Montgomery, advanced out of subcommittee on a 5-3 vote last week. The bill also protects advisers working with the student journalists. Hurst’s bill would allow school administrations to intervene and exercise restraint only in situations of slander, libel, privacy, danger or violations of federal or state law. Fa u q u i er County Another opinion School SuSee page 11 for an perintenop-ed on House Bill dent David 36, written by Rachel Jeck said, Singleton, editor“I’d probain-chief of Fauquier bly be more High School’s inclined to student newspaper, support it if The Falconer. it included a statement like ‘does not support or promote unhealthy activity or behavior.’ I suppose that is covered under ‘danger,’ but specificity would help.” School Board member Stephanie Litter-Reber (Lee District), said, “As a board member, I am concerned about the legal ramifications of such a law. One of the great things about free speech is the encouragement of discussion about controversial issues. The downside is that controversial issues typically have very polarized opinions surrounding them. In my opinion, writing about controversial issues under the tutelage of our public schools leaves the schools open to legal liability. “In addition, there are wildly varying ideas among parents about what they consider allowable content, subject matter that they deem acceptable material for their children to be exposed to. We saw this, case in point, during the speech at Fauquier High School on Veterans Day. The speaker presented controversial subject matter which did exactly what it was supposed to -- it encouraged students to take a position, have an opinion. The school district ended up apologizing after many parents expressed that they felt this was unacceptable content. How do you draw the line between what it is acceptable content and what isn't?” At a press conference held in Richmond on Jan. 29, students, faculty and advocates lined up at a podium to voice support for the bill. Some students traveled from Northern Virginia and Culpeper to snag a spot in the crowded House subcommittee room in support of First Amendment rights and to meet with legislators on Nation-

al Student Press Freedom Day. Betsy Edwards, executive director of the Virginia Press Association, commended student journalists for their work. “I think student journalists play the same role that professional journalists play and that is to hold people in power accountable and to make sure that tax dollars get spent the way they should,” Edwards said in a phone interview. She added that middle and high school student journalists “are more mature than we probably give them credit for.” The maturity level of middle and high school student journalists was a major opposition point during the meeting. Stacy Haney, chief lobbyist of the Virginia School Boards Association, voiced opposition to the bill. “I want to point out to the committee that this legislation also applies to students who are in middle school,” Haney said. “I ask that you think about the maturity level and where we need to be with middle school students.” School Board member Susan Pauling weighed in, “Adolescent children believe they are ready for unlimited responsibilities, but our middle and high school students are still growing, developing and maturing. To give an adolescent complete freedom in the area of written words may be requiring a level of maturity for which they are not yet ready. Do I believe every child would be at risk of harm to their own reputation or to the reputation of others? Simply put, no. Some children will rise to the expected level of professionalism, but some will not. “I am committed to seeing our students thrive in whatever area they pursue. I know we have strong teacher support already in place and I would encourage every student to check with fellow journalists, both in our community and in our schools, to help make wise decisions on how they approach a story. “It is important, as we move forward in education, to remember our children still need us. Although, they may think we are dated (which some of us are), their parents and teachers have life experiences that help them understand consequences of actions and the benefits of making fair and wise decisions. Our students have 18 years to grow up, to make mistakes, and to test the waters while adults at home, at school and in our community rally around them, encouraging and teaching them along the way. I don’t believe we should be so quick to limit our influence or our guidance.” Litter-Reber agreed, “As a parent - I do believe that our kids know and understand more than many give them credit for - but, at the end of the day, they are still kids and they are still learning. “While I would be more lenient See HB 36, page 7

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Sexual assault survivors ask Virginia lawmakers to expand resources A House subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday, Jan. 29, to establish a statewide program to train nurses who treat sexual assault survivors. Supporters say the program is crucial to improve how Virginia deals with sexual violence. At a press conference hosted earlier in the day, lawmakers and sexual assault survivors said that there aren’t enough resources for victims of sexual assault. House Bill 475, introduced by Del. Michael Mullin, D-93rd, of Newport News, would expand the capabilities and training of sexual assault nurse examiners -- nurses who are certified to conduct a forensic exam and provide court testimony. It also would provide protocols for how hospitals treat sexual assault survivors. The bill proposes that every hospital in Virginia have such a nurse examiner on staff. Mullin said, “If you are living in southwest Virginia, and if you need to be able to see one of these certified examiners, it might be a three-, four- or seven-hour wait before you are seen, and that is entirely unacceptable.” Mullin was joined by Sen. R. Creigh Deeds, D-25th, of Bath, who introduced Senate companion bill SB 373, and Del. Karrie K. Delaney, D-67th, of Fairfax, who sponsored HB 808. Del-

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Supporters of a bill to establish a program to train nurses who treat sexual assault survivors spoke to a House subcommittee Jan. 29. aney’s bill stipulates that if a hospital does not staff a forensic examiner or nurse examiner, it would be responsible for transporting the patient to a location that offers rape kits and other services, including after-care options. Her bill advanced to committee earlier this week. Sixteen out of 122 Virginia hospitals provide sexual assault exams, according to a report commissioned by Delaney. “I want you imagine that on your worst day, you find the courage and physical strength to get yourself to a hospital to report your sexual assault,” said Rebecca Courtright, a sexual assault

survivor from Powhatan. “Then you arrive only to find that the hospital doesn’t have the ability to collect a rape kit. How would you feel? … If there is someone there, it could mean the difference between her committing suicide and her actually reporting and us putting away that rapist.” Locally, Fauquier Health’s new Chief Nursing Officer Christine Kress is board-certified as an adolescent/adult sexual assault nurse examiner. Mullin’s bill creates a sexual assault forensic nurse examiner program, referred to as SANE, led by a coordinator. The program will develop hospital protocols and guidelines to treat sexual assault victims. Suggested training to certify sexual assault nurse examiners includes two years of emergency or critical care experience, 41 additional hours of online and classroom training and 40 hours of clinical experience under the guidance of a physician, advanced practical nurse, or certified forensic nurse examiner. A House subcommittee, chaired by Mullin, unanimously recommended the bill with an amendment. It now heads to the Committee on Appropriations for further review. –BY CHIP LAUTERBACH Capital News Service

Local officials concerned about how the law would apply to middle, high school journalists HB 36, from page 6 in my position at the college level, I can't say I am a big fan of this idea at the middle and high school level.” Haney in his comments referenced the landmark 1969 case of Tinker v. Des Moines, which allows students First Amendment rights as long as it does not disrupt learning. “Tinker already applies,” said Haney. “Students are protected in their speech under the Tinker standard.” Jeck agreed, “Generally speaking, I’d say that Tinker has worked quite well. I don’t see any pressing reason to change course.” Still, some public school boards have been able to censor school-sponsored student media. Last year, the Frederick County School Board approved a policy that designates the principal of the school as the editor of student publications. The board declared that school publications must have “curriculum approved by the school board” and are not “intended to provide a public forum for students or the general public.” HB 36 is similar to several across the country known as “New Voices” bills that aim to protect student media from censorship. New Voices is a student-led grassroots movement that aims to negate the 1988 Supreme Court

decision in Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, which ruled that schools may censor student media to an extent. Currently 14 states have passed New Voices legislation and 11 have bills in motion, according to the Student Press Law Center. Senate Bill 80, a companion bill, patroned by Sen. David Marsden, D-37th, of Fairfax, was recently tabled until the 2021 session in a 1-13 vote. Hurst was optimistic his bill will move forward during this session. He first introduced the bill in the 2019 session with co-patron Del. Danica Roem, D-13th, who represents parts of Prince William County and Manassas Park, herself a former journalist, but the bill died in a subcommittee vote, 3-5. “I think the fate of this bill will be good,” said Hurst. “The General Assembly will see that this is an important provision to put into our code to protect journalists, whether you are in high school, college or a professional.” Litter-Reber added another worry she has about the legislation, “As a community member, I am concerned with the current state of the media as a whole. While encouraging open discussion, free speech also often promotes a divide and, in extreme cases, hatred. Our schools should be promoting unity and learning to work together.

I see this law as a path that will only lead to further division. In my opinion, this division, coupled with accessibility to social media, will create even larger problems with bullying.” She added, “All of this said, I am always willing to openly listen to both sides of an argument and adjust

my position accordingly.” Jeck added, “It’s really important to point out the importance of a healthy and cooperative relationship between the publications sponsor and school administration. This relationship is critically important.” Robin Earl contributed to this story.

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ment on Jackson Street Jan. 8. Two other men were found suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds after police were summoned to the apartment complex by neighbors who reported yelling and gunshots at 4 a.m. Carter said one of the two injured men remains hospitalized and is in critical condition, while the other has been released from the hospital. The six people charged in connection with the homicide are: • Antonio Nehemiah Ogburn, 18, of Detroit, Michigan. Ogburn is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery with a firearm. His preliminary hearing is scheduled to be held on April 2. • Alexander Golden, 18, of Detroit, Michigan, is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. The preliminary hearing for the case will be held on April 2. • Jaden Lawrence Staples, 18, of Detroit, Michigan, is charged with accessory to murder after the fact. Staples is in custody in Pennsylvania. • Terrell Jonathan Tucker, 20, of Woodstock, Virginia, was also charged with accessory to murder after the fact. Tucker is in custody in Pennsylvania. • Makoya Denham, 21, of Oak Park, Michigan, was charged with accessory to homicide after the fact. A preliminary hearing will be held March 25. • Emily Race, 19, of Warrenton, was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. Race is incarcerated in Fauquier County. Anyone with information about the homicide is encouraged to contact the Warrenton Police Department at 540-347-1100. A caller’s identity may remain anonymous.

HOMICIDE, from page 1 Jonathan Tucker, of Woodstock, Virginia, — are still in custody in Pennsylvania. “We are in the process of extraditing those two. We are waiting for everyone to get here before placing any new charges,” Kochis said. On Monday, Feb. 3, his first day on the job, the chief revealed a few new details in the case, but said none of the six suspects is currently charged with Sosa’s murder or with shooting two other men in Sosa’s apartment. Those two victims sustained life-threatening injuries. A fourth suspect, Makoya Denham, of Oak Park, Michigan, was arrested on Jan. 8 in Winchester for identity theft in an attempt to avoid arrest; she will have a hearing in Winchester General District Court on April 22 on that charge. In Fauquier General District Court, she was charged on Jan. 22 with second-degree murder, but the commonwealth’s attorney declined to prosecute the case. She has also been charged with being an accessory to a homicide after the fact; the hearing for that charge will be held on March 25. The sixth suspect, Emily Race, of Warrenton, is in custody in Fauquier County, said Kochis. The criminal complaint against Golden says that Race is a former roommate of the victim. The complaint, filed by the Warrenton Police Department on Jan. 13, names Sosa as a “known associate” of Golden and Race. Sosa was found shot to death in an apart-

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Police looking for Delaplane woman charged with forgery A 33-year-old Delaplane woman has been charged with fraudulently cashing checks that belonged to a 91-year-old woman. The checks were negotiated in Fauquier, Prince William and Fairfax counties. Felicia Christina Dixon has been charged and is currently wanted, Sgt. James Hartman of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office said. He explained that after learning the suspect had a large amount of cash on hand, the victim’s power-of-attorney discovered several fraudulent transactions in the vic-

tim's bank account. Dixon is accused of taking numerous checks belonging to the victim in September or October of 2019, said Hartman. As a result of the investigation, a detective obtained warrants on Jan. 30, charging Dixon with obtaining money by false pretense and forgery of a bank note. She is currently wanted on these charges, as well as charges from the other jurisdictions. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Felicia Dixon may contact the Sheriff’s Office at 540-347-3300. A caller’s identity can remain anonymous.

Two Stafford County men charged with sexual assault Staff Reports Two Stafford County men have been charged with sexual assault of a juvenile, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. The victim, who is 14, reportedly told a Fauquier sheriff’s deputy that she had been assaulted by the two men on Jan. 20. Sgt. James Hartman of the FCSO said that the victim said she had met the two men at a fast food restaurant in Stafford County. It is alleged the two men later appeared at the girl’s home in Fauquier and “drove her to a secluded location [in Fauquier] where she was forced to perform sexual acts on both.” The assault continued at another location in Stafford County, Hartman said. The victim said that there was a handgun in plain view in the car, according to Stafford police. Detectives from Fauquier and Stafford counties worked together to identify the suspects, who were taken into custody by detectives with the Stafford County Major Crimes Unit on Jan. 30. As the result of the joint investigation, which included surveillance footage from several businesses, Reek’quan Norman, 18, and Bro-

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drick McFarland, 19, both of Stafford, have been charged with carnal knowledge of a child by both Fauquier and Stafford law enforcement. During the arrest, Stafford police reported that a loaded handgun was found concealed in the waistband of McFarland’s pants. Police added that McFarland was also found with a substance that may have been marijuana. McFarland was additionally charged in Stafford with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a concealed weapon and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Norman and McFarland are currently incarcerated in the Rappahannock Regional Detention Center in Stafford.

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Firm: Pipeline would ‘kill’ planned wetland bank PIPELINE, from page 1 director of environmental consulting for Virginia Waters and Wetlands. Williams Partners spokesperson Erica Jones said the company is working with the landowners to reach a mutually agreeable solution for the mitigation bank project. DEQ Mitigation Specialist Sarah Woodford said the wetlands mitigation bank is pending approval with DEQ and USACE. But she declined to comment on whether the pipeline would impact on the project. Mitigation banks exist to allow developers to purchase credits toward preserving area wetlands as a means of offsetting damage to wetlands or streams in other areas. Under its current design, the pipeline will run adjacent with the existing Transco Mainline right-of-way for the entirety of its 7.7-mile route, with the exception of a 0.3-mile pull-out where the pipeline will deviate from the existing right-of-way to avoid paralleling a waterbody on the Catlett property. Virginia Waters and Wetlands says the pull-out goes outside of the pipeline’s existing right-of-way and overlaps their client’s conservation easement for the proposed mitigation bank. Joseph Ivers, the firm’s president, said in a Dec. 17 email to DEQ that the pipeline directly violates the conservation easement and restrictive covenant on the Catlett property. DEQ, in response to the complaint, said the issue is “a legal matter which

is outside of the authority granted to DEQ for review of federal consistency documents under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act.” Virginia Waters and Wetlands also claims Transco failed to identify additional wetlands on the Catlett property that will be impacted by the pipeline and raised concerns that additional surface waters of the commonwealth may not be accounted for along the reTIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL mainder of the pipeline’s route. At 796 Gaskins Lane in Catlett, track hoes are lined up in a staging area, ready The company’s Nationwide Perto begin work on the Natural gas pipeline slated to go through the area. mit 12 allows for permanent impacts to about 2 acres of wetlands along A Williams Partners press release project-specific, state-led environ2014-2015 Marking Period 4 ~ mental All “A” Honor the pipeline route. But Virginia Wa- announcing the pipeline’s approval review. But DEQRoll says such a ters and Wetlands is requesting the Morgan abel gerald lily the Mcintyre JosePh saidMelissa the company aims to have request is beyond its legalschirMer authority. permit be suspended because Trans- project Michael aldrich Morgan geraldand in-service Meghan Meador luke schlueter completed Fauquier County’s Board of Suco’s permit application is incomplete hunter anderson by Madeline onpassed serttas green claire Moravitz Madis November 2020. Williams Part- pervisors unanimously a resregarding surfacehailey water impacts. angerMan nataliecalling seyler grace Morrow nerskatelyn says thegrundy expansion is designed olution in November for the Joshua noah shenk proposhannah haataJa rebecca neFFerdorF Virginia Waters and backo Wetlands to minimize impacts to landowners suspension of all planning, angelique siMPson lukas baines Jessica hackMan kathryn o'connor is requesting DEQ conduct on-site and the environment with nearly als, surveying, or construction of the Paul sMith caMeron henkel dalton odoM inspections throughout thebarlowe entire all catherine project activities located within Southeastern Trail Expansion projPeter sMith Jillian bennett alden howard John otooni pipeline project, including an on-site Transco’s existing rights of way or ect through Fauquier County. Jonathan sPitz gabriella biasillo sterling howard alesandra Pate jurisdictional review by USACE, to property Dels. Lee Carter, brighaMD-50th, stacey and abigail boldt anne boundaries. hunter Jonah Perdue map unpermittedangelo activity brizzi within the The will cross Molly 20 wa-Petersen Elizabeth Guzman, D-31st,stewart who repharrison sadiepipeline Jarrell limits of the pipeline’s terbodies, including five perennial resent parts ofethan Princestrong William and caseydisturbance. corcoran luke Jones kyle Peterson DEQ Environmental Impact Re- streams CedarngRun, Kettle Run, Platt Fauquier counties, signed a letter to Farrah sturges anna cottrell brigit-- keati robert view Manager Bettina said OwlJosePh Peyton FFionaRayfield coulson kiM Run, South Run, and Jordan Walnut rivera Gov. Ralph Northam (D)taloMie in October, the agency’s work on thecreeden project is Branch kata state thoMas taylor leah-- kochersPerger cheyenne robinson and will impact about two urging him to direct agencies to thoMPson alexa delMonte JoseFina krasny Juliaand rocca complete, however. acres of wetlands in Fauquier reject permits nathan for the Southeastern JosePh vogatsky sebastian Falsone Prince briana loFtus ryan to roeber FERC approved the Southeastern William counties, according Trail Expansion project. Northam zachary williaMs Payton Fiel Makayla Macwelch ayden saFFer Trail Expansion’s Environmental As- FERC’s environmental assessment. has so far not responded to the letter. Joshua wine daniel Fuerlinger Meagan Maloney ryan schaeFer sessment in October. FERC staff conThe Prince William Conservation Food and Water Action, a noncluded that “approval of the proposed Alliance, Piedmont Environmental profit environmental organization, “A/B” Honor project, with appropriate mitigating Council, Mothers Out Front and theRoll submitted a formal petition Jan. 27 measures, would not constitute a major Chesapeake Climate Action Network demanding a state-led review of the ashley ablaza alexis denson nicholas lehMan drew robinson Action Fund have asked state agencies pipeline’s impacts to federal action significantly affecting andrew adair Marshall denson Michael leMar savannahlocal rodawaterto perform a more comprehensive, ways affected by its construction. the quality of the human environment.” caitlyn adair Joshua diMarco lauren leonard sydney rolison

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Middle school dominoes

In late January 1983, the 1909 upper school building on High Street, Warrenton was demolished, despite controversy about the building’s status as “a contributing element of the eligible historic district.” A 36-unit apartment complex later rose on the property.

FAUQUIER FLASHBACKS FROM THE FAUQUIER TIMES 75 Years Ago Feb. 8, 1945 With only a week in which to volunteer, half enough Fauquier County citizens have offered to be blood donors when the Red Cross Blood Donor Unit visits Warrenton on Feb. 15. Upton Richards, chapter recruiting chairman, said the urgent need from overseas has resulted in a request for 160 pints of blood. Lt. James E. Poe of Hume, who was reported missing in action in November, is a German prisoner, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Poe, heard last week. A letter from Jimmy arrived at the Hume Post Office on Friday. He was wounded in the leg in Germany and was being treated in a German hospital. A dance for the benefit of the Warrenton Platoon, Co. 111, Virginia State Guard, will be held at Rockwood Hall, Warrenton, on Feb. 23. A popular orchestra has been engaged, and admission is $1.50. Members of the Warrenton Rifles will attend in uniform, and all servicemen are invited. 50 Years Ago Feb. 5, 1970 Meeting a major public need, Fauquier Hospital officials announced that beginning Feb. 7, a physician will stand duty for emergency cases from noon on Saturdays until 7 a.m. Mondays. Hospital Administrator William H. Green Jr. noted that the new service, under contract with a group of doctors in the Northern Virginia area, will offer immediate treatment of emergency cases. Jody McClanahan, Billy How-

land and Isaac Woodson were photographed leaving the front door of Fauquier High School on the afternoon of Jan. 30 after completing three days of exams. The school’s 1,151 high school pupils began their second semester of work on Feb. 3. Eleven scouts from Troop 175 were inducted at the Tenderfoot Investiture held at Warrenton United Methodist Church on Jan. 26. They were Paul Anderson, Larry Dawson, Mike Fincham, Leroy Edwards, David Gray, Mike Gray, Gary Heiser, Monty Lamirand, Danny Miller, Mike Strawser and Mike Seely. 25 Years Ago Feb. 8, 1995 Big K Radio held a forum Tuesday night on Walmart’s proposal to build a store in Warrenton in an attempt to gauge public opinion on the idea. The only problem was that the public failed to show up. "Personally, I wanted to know what the people are thinking about Wal-Mart coming to this community,” said Dee Parker, the station’s news director. The Fauquier and Rappahannock bar associations have endorsed Fauquier County Circuit Court Judge W. Shore Robertson for a seat on the Virginia Court of Appeals. The Fauquier Times-Democrat was named Virginia’s best large weekly newspaper in the 1994 editorial competition sponsored by the Virginia Press Association. This is the third consecutive year that the Democrat has captured the prestigious award, receiving the most points for writing, photography, design and graphics. – Compiled by John T. Toler

Even as Fauquier County School Board members inched toward consensus Monday night on a plan to renovate and expand the county’s middle schools, there was an uncomfortable acknowledgement that the process has been painful and enduring. Over the last three years, decisions have been made … and un-made … and re-made … as new information comes to light. It’s a sticky problem and no solution is perfect. School board members must consider cost, bus route ramifications, big questions about security or the need for trailers (learning cottages) and smaller ones about whether a new road would affect the size of ballfields. And with each passing year without a decision, the cost goes up. Tick … tick. By the time the expansion projects are done – three or more years from now – will all the schools be at capacity anyway? Some questions are completely outside the school division’s control. What housing developments will come online and where will they be? Could proffers be used to pay for school seats? Will state laws change to create new, unforeseen issues? It is encouraging to see that as the school board members and staff wrestle with these issues, they always remember to ask: “How will this decision affect instruction? Is this consistent with our student-centric approach? Is this choice fair and equitable to all students?” School board members could be forgiven for wanting to avoid the nightmare that is redistricting. In the meeting Monday, board members and school staffers suggested various options for moving students from one school to another. We paraphrase option 4: “We can move 300 students from Taylor Middle to Cedar Lee after the expansion there. If we expand Auburn Middle at the same time, we could move 200 or 300 students out of the Central schools to Auburn. Then we could move all the central school kids to one school while we renovate the other.” It’s like a game of dominoes

that starts with the renovation and expansion of Cedar Lee Middle School in Bealeton. Each move sets another in motion. The stakes are high. Everyone in the room knows that they are talking about real children, real families who don’t want to be moved away from their friends and support networks. No one wants their child to have a longer bus route, or be in a bigger school where they’ll perhaps get less attention. Minor redistrictings – ones that shift one or two subdivisions of families from one school zone to another – are awful. The redistricting that will be required in our current scenario is awful X 10. Of course, the other elephant in the room (there are several) is which central district school (Taylor Middle School or Warrenton Middle School) will be renovated to be used as a school and which will be reconfigured to be used for other purposes. William C. Taylor High School alumni who graduated from the county’s first black high school have had a presence at board meetings for years, listening for a hint at which way the board will lean. They understand Taylor Middle School’s historical significance and would like it to remain as an educational institution, if not as a traditional school, then as a Head Start facility or an alternative school. In every school board meeting for the last year, discussion has carefully steered away from this question until other decisions have been made. It is the last domino. Monday night, the Taylor alumni heard that the two new school board members – Susan Pauling of Center District and Stephanie Litter-Reber of Lee District – validated their concerns. Earsaline Anderson said after the meeting, “I’m feeling a little more positive. I have hope.” The School Board may announce the contractor for the Cedar Lee renovation and expansion after a meeting this Thursday. As the design and construction phases begin, the dominoes begin to fall.

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Veterans are at higher risk for suicide when firearms are too readily available In recognition of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, Feb. 1 to 8. When I was in the Army, lifesaving procedures were an essential part of training. Placing tourniquets, bandaging wounds, and calling for medevac helicopters routinely cycled through our unit training calendars. But as I transitioned out of active duty, I was unprepared to deal with one of the largest threats to veterans: suicide by firearm. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide claimed

the lives of over 6,000 veterans every year from 2008 to 2017, and in 2017, veterans were 1.5 times more likely than their civilian counterparts to end their life. A variety of factors are responsible for these deaths, including isolation, substance abuse and mental health disorders. But another factor crucial in ending the lives of these veterans is the method they choose to kill themselves: an easily accessible firearm. Malcom Gladwell’s latest book, “Talking With Strangers,” refutes

a long-held myth regarding suicide. For years, people believed that individuals with suicidal ideations would end their lives regardless of the methods available. But Gladwell disputes this notion and uses suicides in the UK as an example. Without access to an easy form of suicide, a large percentage of Britons overcame their problems and went on to live full lives. In the United States, firearms are ubiquitous and easy to access. These factors give veterans an easy method through which to end their

own lives. While continued outreach, mental health research and treatment remain an important aspect of suicide prevention, it is time to focus on the methods used by veterans to end their lives. When considering how to reduce veteran suicides, options such as red flag laws, background checks and interviews with a mental health professional should all be given just and fair consideration.

KEVIN JOHNSTON Woodbridge The author served in the U.S. Army on active duty from 2011 to 2015 and survived the Fort Hood shooting of 2014.

Student journalist in support of House Bill 36 and freedom of the press for school media When you see a student running across the football field to gather their interviews or getting caught in a mob of hyped students at a pep rally while they are trying to take pictures, you are looking at student journalists hard at work reporting the news. Every day, these students dedicate themselves to their community by reporting the truth that people need to hear. This past month, Virginia lawmakers have been working on a bill, House Bill 36, that will finally allow student journalists to exercise First Amendment rights. Last Wednesday, it advanced through the sub-committee. If this law were to pass, it would be a major stride toward finally recognizing student journalists as legitimate contributors to the Fourth Estate, those who keep the government and public affairs in check and transparent to the citizens. According to the Student Press Law Center, only 14 states have freedom of the student press under the “New Voices” legislation. Virginia could be the 15th state on this list; although I wish it could have happened sooner, this is beyond exciting for me and Virginia student journalists everywhere. As an editor of a student paper, sometimes I feel as if my staff and I have to tiptoe on eggshells just to avoid the risk of censorship. At

times, we have refrained from writing sensitive articles in fear of what administration might do. Although we will still follow the code of ethics in minimizing harm in what we publish, this bill would allow us to write freely and on an equal playing field to our local newspaper counterparts. One of the main arguments against the passing of this bill is that students are not mature enough to report on the news appropriately, and we are not “real journalists,” we’re only being taught how to be one. In response, lawmakers must understand that student journalists follow the same code of ethics as professional journalists. Additionally, without administrative control, we are not left without any guidance at all. We have our advisor, our peers and other teachers who are there to support us. Lawmakers may think that they’re protecting us and our audience by keeping a tight leash on us. However, they are only teaching us that our viewpoints are unimportant if the school thinks they are wrong or inappropriate. Instead, schools should be teaching students to be independent thinkers and explore today’s pressing issues. How can they do that if they are hiding the truth for student readers, and

Local libraries offer ‘Opportunities for All’ Americans are twice as likely to visit a library as to go to a movie theater or attend a sporting event according to a recent Gallup poll. (https://news.gallup.com/ poll/284009/library-visits-outpaced-trips-movies-2019.aspx) The Fauquier Public Library Board and staff are not surprised. Last year, 218,000 people visited a Fauquier library, an average of 686 per day.

They come, young and old alike, to read to a therapy dog, improve their English-speaking skills, attend a business seminar, receive help preparing their taxes or homework, apply for a new job, update their driver’s license, research a family tree or study for their GED. And, yes, they come to check out books, too. While many know about library

quieting the voice of student writers? The passing of this law would be a crucial piece to student journalists asserting their valid position in the world of the press. We are not just children, we are student journalists, real journalists, with something to say. We have a voice, let us use it. RACHEL SINGLETON Editor-in-Chief, Falconer, Fauquier High School’s student newspaper Warrenton

Milk law unnecessary

This letter is in response to a Jan. 29 story about non-dairy milk legislation. The milk jug in my fridge has a picture of a cow on it. Is a cow pictured on a carton of almond milk? People’s tastes have changed. Some people have become vegan or drink juices. Perhaps too much milk is being produced.

resources available to all citizens free of charge—55% of the county’s population has a library card—there are others in our community who do not. The Library Board believes that all county residents should take advantage of library services. To that end, earlier this year, the library launched the marketing campaign “Opportunities for All.” The campaign uses Fauquier residents’ compelling stories to illustrate how to get better grades, untangle technol-

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ogy, improve a business, or realize a dream by using the library. These are just a few examples of how Fauquier libraries change lives every day. So, for those who haven’t visited the library in a while, join your fellow Americans and discover your opportunity to learn, to earn, to connect today!

LAWRIE PARKER Chairman, Fauquier Public Library Board of Trustees

Fauquier Times article increases support Carmen Gill, an excellent real estate agent My husband and I were very ner- delivers honest facts/thoughts with for calming of U.S. 17 legislation I am grateful the Fauquier Times paper still exists to help deliver important stories to our community like the U.S. 17 speeding calming through Senate Bills 556 and 557 by Sen. Jill Vogel. They passed [out of committee] on Jan. 23 at Richmond General Assembly. I received much more support from citizens who read the article

published on Jan. 8, that helped these bills to pass through signatures of support and email writing to the senators. While social media also greatly helped, the printed paper is a source that still reaches many, and has a more trustworthy feeling to it, in my opinion.

SCOTT FILLING The Plains

vous about buying a home until we met Carmen Gill, who turned out to be the perfect real estate agent for first-time home buyers. We are on the young side of homebuyers in Fauquier County and feel very lucky to have met her in our first home buying experience. She is very knowledgeable and puts your nerves about buying a house for the first time to rest. She wants what is best for your life and

absolute patience. I was super impressed by her ability to quickly respond to phone calls/ emails and her availability to show properties on your schedule. I highly recommend her. I look forward to working with Carmen Gill again in my next home buying experience. Carmen is currently with Sotheby's International Realty.

ANNAMARIA WARD Warrenton

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Virginia farmers speak out at Legislative Day Staff Reports Virginia Farm Bureau Federation representatives met with their state senators and delegates to discuss legislative issues Jan. 27 during the organization’s annual Legislative Day. Meeting with Sen. Frank M. Ruff Jr., R-15th, of Clarksville; Del. Israel D. O’Quinn, R-5th, of Bristol; and Del. Terry G. Kilgore, R-1st, of Gate City, a group of Southwest Virginia farmers talked about legislation relating to funding for Virginia Cooperative Extension personnel, pending increases to minimum wage rates and farmland preservation. With many farmers relying on extension agents for assistance, Farm Bureau members voiced their con-

cerns about the lack of funds needed to pay competitive wages and reduce the turnover among agents. “We really need to treat them as a viable part of our state government and give them raises like we do everyone else,” Kilgore agreed. “We’re going to have to pay more if we’re going to keep people. That’s just the way it is.” Bobby Combs, a Smyth County farmer, said he was most concerned about issues surrounding farmland preservation and development. “What goes on here controls what happens at home,” he said. “It affects me monetarily, depending on what bills are passed.” A group of Farm Bureau members representing producers in Or-

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“It was great to see Susan Pauling and Stephanie Litter-Reber from the Fauquier County School Board along with all the educators that came down today to advocate for increased school funding,” posted on Facebook Del. Michael Webert, R-18th, when he welcomed the group from Fauquier on Legislative Day, Jan. 27.

ange, Spotsylvania and Louisa counties met with Sen. Bryce E. Reeves, R-17th, of Fredericksburg, to discuss the implications of HB 1422. The bill would require mandatory development and implementation of nutrient management plans for farmers with more than 50 acres in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and stream exclusion for 20 or more cows located on perennial streams. The farmers voiced their concerns about a lack of full funding to implement the bill’s requirements, and the ambiguity of what is considered a perennial stream. “It’s going to be detrimental to any cattle producer in the watershed,” Orange County farmer Coty Goodwin said of the bill. After the meeting, Reeves encouraged Farm Bureau members to “go forth and do great things,” thanking them for presenting their concerns to him. Reeves is not part of the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee, but he promised to share the group’s concerns with committee chairman Sen. J. Chapman Petersen, D-34th, of Fairfax City. Tazewell County Farm Bureau President Jimmy Durham said giving elected officials the opportunity to listen and ask questions is a crucial part of Legislative Day. “When I served in politics as a county supervisor, I tried to do more listening than talking,” Durham said. “Coming to Legislative Day definitely has an impact.”

Architectural Review Board announces new award

To recognize exceptional grassroots preservation efforts throughout the county, the Fauquier County Architectural Review Board has created the Fauquier County Historic Preservation Award Program. This award is presented annually to a deserving individual, group, organization or business that has made a significant contribution to the preservation and/or protection of a Fauquier County historic resource. Anyone who is involved in such an effort or knows someone deserving of this award may submit a nomination. For program details, visit www. fauquiercounty.gov/government/ boards-committees/architecturealreview-board#Preservation_Award or contact Wendy Wheatcraft, Fauquier County Preservation Planner, at wendy.wheatcraft@ fauquier.gov, or 540-422-8210. Nominations will be accepted through March 31. The Fauquier County Historic Preservation Award will be presented in May, National Historic Preservation Month.

Budget cuts pose potential problems for animal predation protection program Staff Reports According to a release from the Virginia Farm Bureau, the increased visibility and availability of Virginia’s Cooperative Wildlife Damage Management Program has led to an increased dependence on the program among farmers. With $180,000 of funding set to be eliminated from the program for fiscal 2021 and 2022, the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging lawmakers to help keep the program intact. It is critical, Farm Bureau leaders say for producers who struggle with coyote and black vulture predation. Introduced by Gov. Ralph Northam in December 2019, the proposed biennial budget included a $90,000 cut to state funds that match federal grants supporting the wildlife program. In the absence of the state match, the grant money stands to be lost as well. Jointly funded by the Virginia

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, the program was established in 1990 to provide technical information about depredation and provide predator management services for farmers and other landowners. The budget cuts would likely mean the loss of the program’s eastern livestock protection specialist position, created to serve landowners east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The number of reported coyote observations in that region has more than doubled since 2008, and the increased presence of Wildlife Services has been effective in controlling coyote and black vulture damage to livestock herds. “The presence of a [Wildlife Services] employee provides an additional resource for farmers to assist in protecting their livestock from predation,” said Scott Barras, state

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Coyotes pose a threat to the livestock of many area farms. director for Wildlife Services in Virginia. “In areas east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we have been asked to provide support for the resolution of predation on commercial livestock farms in areas not previously serviced. Assistance with predation to cattle by coyotes and black vultures is especially important in

areas east of the Blue Ridge.” During fiscal 2019, coyotes killed 242 sheep, 42 calves and cattle and nine goats. Black vultures killed an additional 10 sheep, 14 cows, 67 calves, six goats, four piglets and 30 chickens. In total, Wildlife Services provided direct control services to 173 livestock farms in 41 counties statewide in fiscal 2019. The Farm Bureau has voiced support for budget amendments to be introduced by Sen. Frank M. Ruff Jr., R-Clarksville, and Del. Lashrecse D. Aird, D-Petersburg. Both amendments would restore full funding to the wildlife predation management program. “This program is essential to farmers to deal with nuisance species and wildlife that wreak havoc on their crops or kill their livestock,” said Martha Moore, VFBF vice president of governmental relations. “It is impossible for one person to serve farmers across the commonwealth.”

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Fauquier Health welcomes new CNO Christine A. Hart Kress named new Chief Nursing Officer Staff Reports Fauquier Health announced Jan. 28 that Christine A. Hart Kress, MSN, ARNP, WHNP-BC, SANE-A, NEA-BC has been named as the new chief nursing officer for Fauquier Health, effective Feb. 3. Kress joins Fauquier Health from the Defense Health Agency in Falls Church where she provided strategic direction, policy and oversight for education and training initiatives across the military health system in support of 9.5 million uniformed service members, retirees and their families. “We are so excited to have Christine step into this important leadership role,” said Chief Executive Officer of Fauquier Health Chad Melton. “She is an exemplary leader with a tremendous amount of health care experience. In her new position, Christine will lead all aspects of professional and nursing practices, as well as patient care services at Fauquier Health. Her commitment to patient care, physicians, employees and the community is evident in all that she does, and I know that she will help us further advance our mission of Making Communities Healthier.”  Kress has more than 26 years

Christine A. Hart Kress has been named as the new chief nursing officer for Fauquier Health. COURTESY PHOTO

“Christine Kress is a great fit for our hospital.”

STEVE WOJCIK Board Chairman for Fauquier Health

of military healthcare experience, serving in a variety of nursing and executive leadership roles in both acute care hospitals and ambulatory care clinics in the Air Force Medical Service. She is an advanced practice registered nurse, dual board-certified as a women’s health nurse

practitioner and an adolescent/adult sexual assault nurse examiner. She is also board certified as a nurse executive advanced administrator at the Defense Health Headquarters. Kress led 584 personnel and more than 1,000 instructors across two training institutes focused on initial skills qualifications for 49 nursing and ancillary programs. She has led professional development and executive leadership programs for nearly 10,000 healthcare leaders with more than 270,000 online students.

“Christine Kress is a great fit for our hospital,” said board chairman for Fauquier Health Steve Wojcik. “We have been so impressed with her experience and knowledge, as well as her genuine care for people. We are looking forward to her joining the team helping to lead the hospital forward.”  “Fauquier Health is such an important part of this community,” said Kress, “and I am honored to join this incredible team of health care professionals. I look forward to building upon the strong foundation of nursing excellence seen every day by our patients. My leadership focus is to provide evidenced-based and safe patient-centered care while helping the leadership team meet the growing needs of the Fauquier community, including patients and providers.” Kress holds am MS in nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She also received her BS in Nursing and was a Distinguished Graduate of the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts. She was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including recognition as one of the City of Tucson’s 2006 Fabulous 50 Nurses, the 2007 Air Force Medical Service’s Nurse Practitioner of the Year and the 2010 and 2011 Pacific Air Forces Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year.  More information on Fauquier Health is available online at FauquierHealth.org or by calling 540-316-5000.

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Hawks junior Angelo Brizzi received his 18th college scholarship or roster-spot offer from an NCAA Division I men’s basketball team Sunday with Furman University (South Carolina) making the overture. He also visited the University of South Carolina over the weekend. Last month, Stentson University joined Brizzi’s list of interested colleges.

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Kettle Run boys win another Class 4 Northwestern District swim title By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer

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Kettle Run’s Richard Cruger placed fifth in the 500-yard freestyle Friday during the Class 4 Northwestern District meet.

The Kettle Run Cougars won their third consecutive boys swimming championship in the Class 4 Northwestern District by handily beating runner-up James Wood 315-233 Friday at the WARF. That gave them five district titles in their history, while Kettle Run’s girls narrowly missed claiming their seventh conference-level championship by finishing second Friday to Sherando, 313-243. Fauquier’s girls added a fourth-place finish (147 points) with Liberty seventh (76) while Fauquier’s boys took third (188) and Liberty placed seventh (49). Those teams also combined with Kettle Run for 67 bids to the Region 4C meet thanks to top-eight finishes in individual races and top-four finishes in relay races. Plus, any district

swimmer who logged a region-standard time during the regular season or on Friday qualified for the 4C meet. Nick Maranto led Kettle Run’s boys by contributing to four first-place finishes and logging three of the Cougars’ 10 state-qualifying times (see box, A17). He won the 200-yard freestyle, 100 butterfly and 400 free relay with Nathan Kim, Ben Adams and Mark Fallin, as well as the 200 medley relay with Fallin, Kim and Adams. Kim also won the 100 free while Adams finished second in the 200 individual medley and 500 free. Adding third-place finishes were Fallin (100 backstroke), Bradley Platt (200 IM), Henry Thomas (100 breaststroke) and the 200 free relay team (Lukas Baines, Platt, Thomas, Parker Saville). See KETTLE RUN, page 17

29 for 24

Liberty’s Morton tributes favorite-player Kobe with nearly 30 points in win By Josh Dorsey

Special to the Times

Russell Morton regularly wears No. 24 on his Liberty basketball jersey in honor of his favorite NBA player, Kobe Bryant. He paid tribute to the Los Angeles Lakers legend Friday night by scoring a team-high 29 points while helping the Eagles rally from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat Fauquier’s boys 86-79 at home in Bealeton. “My favorite player of all time,” Morton said of Bryant. “It just came into my head that I needed to keep shooting” after the first few shots went in, he said of his performance Friday. “I got in the flow of the game and my teammates did a great job feeding me.” His Eagles poured in 60 points during the second half with Morton doing his best Bryant impression by scoring 18 points in the fourth quarter alone, only five days after Bryant died in a helicopter crash. Morton “wasn’t feeling well this week and he seemed a little down,” Eagles coach Pat Frazer said. “So I am so proud of him doing that tonight. The guys fed him and he had confidence.” The Liberty junior dominated the fourth quarter, making two of his three 3-pointers in the game to give the Eagles a 6-5 record in the Class 4 Northwestern District with an 11-8 mark overall, while the Falcons fell to 4-7 and 8-8. Derrick Brooks played similarly well in the second half with 17 of his 19 points in the third quarter while Bryan Barnes scored 15 of his 19 after halftime. Tre’Von White added 13 points in the game while Nehamiah Gaskins contributed six points in relief of Sean Doores, who battled foul trouble. But none of those Liberty players outdid Fauquier senior guard Devin Lewis, who scored a game-high 34 points and helped the Falcons build a 40-26 lead by halftime to put his team in position to beat Liberty. That strong early performance by Fauquier reminded Frazer of the Eagles’ challeng-

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Tre’Von White scored 13 points Friday during Liberty’s comeback victory over Fauquier, 86-79. ing Jan. 3 win over Fauquier, 64-55. “Because they were dominating the boards,” he said of both games. “They were doing a really good job and Devin [Lewis] was able to get penetration.” So Fauquier’s potential upset Friday looked

particularly inevitable after the first half ended with a Kyle Dargis 3-pointer off the backboard at the buzzer, giving the Falcons a 14-point lead. “I thought we did a nice job executing defensively and offensively in the first half,” Fauquier coach Wayne Brizzi said. “Then in the second half they did a nice job pressuring us. “We couldn’t take care of the ball and then they got hot,” he said. “They are very athletic. They came out a lot more aggressive after halftime.” At the start of the second half, controlled chaos orchestrated by the Eagles changed the narrative. Liberty came out of the locker room fast and deliberate with a 15-2 run, all but erasing the 14-point deficit in three minutes. In the third quarter alone, Brooks thrice charged to the basket and drew a foul while making a field goal. “I felt like we needed some kick-starter plays,” he said. “To get the momentum swinging.” Fauquier had no match for Brooks’ physical play. “We look for him,” Frazer said. “Sometimes … we get him with a little steam towards the basket, which really helps.” Despite Liberty’s run after halftime, the Falcons fought back to trim their deficit to 53-51 with back-to-back 3-pointers by junior Thurman Smith, who finished with 23 points. Fauquier’s Marc Bonnaire added eight points, Evan Jackson had seven and Dargis had five, but the Eagles still took the lead for good early in the fourth quarter. So now Liberty has the goal of finishing third in the Class 4 Northwestern District with an upcoming pivotal game against James Wood as both teams trail Millbrook and Handley in the standings. Frazer hopes his team can find a balance in their pace and aggressiveness. “We put pressure on [Fauquier in the second half], but at the same time we know we can’t play like that the whole game,” he said. “We certainly don’t want to get down by double digits, but it is hard to keep that pace up the whole game.”

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Fauquier warms up early with Furr’s 12 points, 6 blocks By Fred Hodge

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The momentum shift Friday was classic, a proverbial tale of two halves. But the Fauquier Falcons survived that switch to beat Liberty’s girls basketball team 50-40 on the road. Fauquier exploded from the opening tip-off for a 15-3 first-quarter lead before the chasm grew to 25-5 by halftime as the Falcons’ defense allowed only one Liberty field goal. Then the second half began. Liberty composed a 25-3 run to whittle its 20-point deficit to 30-28 with 30 seconds still remaining in the third quarter. Then the Eagles trailed only 38-36 with less than six minutes left in the fourth quarter, but they ended up exhausting all of their adrenaline. So Fauquier pulled away late to improve its record to 10-9 with a 7-5 mark in the Class 4 Northwestern District, good for third place, while fifthplace Liberty fell to 8-11 and 4-7 with a pair of losses to the Falcons. “We played with a lot of intensity and did the things we needed,” Fauquier coach Brian Foddrell said. Foddrell also admitted he always experiences trepidation before playing an intra-county foe. So he hoped his sophomore-laden crew could handle playing in a hostile facility. The Falcons fared well early, but Liberty cut its deficit to 38-36 with 5 minutes, 35 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter thanks to a Brianna Gutierrez 3-pointer and Tiffany Shull layup. Due to mounting foul problems, Foddrell had gone away from the 1-2-2 half-court pressure that was successful in the first half. Liberty attacked the Eagles’ standard 2-3 zone more effectively. So Foddrell reapplied that pressure defense to successfully stem the tide as the Falcons scored nine of the final 11 points in the game.

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Skylar Furr’s interior defensive presence Friday helped Fauquier beat Liberty for the second time this season.

“We dug ourself a huge hole,” Eagles coach Quynh Nguyen said. “It’s tough to come back; takes a lot of energy. … We ran out of gas and time.” Fauquier’s 1-2-2 half-court trap was very effective in confusing the Eagles, who committed 10 first-quarter turnovers and 12 more in the second quarter as their breadand-butter dribble peneFamily Practice Open In Warrenton tration went fallow. “We were trying to Accepting New Patients throw over peoSame Day Appointments Available ple whotheareballa lot bigger

than us,” Nguyen said. When they did get the ball inside, the Falcons’ Skyler Furr blocked six shots and altered several others. Foddrell called her the most effective shot blocker in the Northwestern District. “No one gets to more balls than she does,” he said. Furr also finished with 12 points, while Tia Minor used multiple drives through Liberty’s defense to finish with 16 points. Makayla Foddrell added 11 points, including nine in the first period, seven of which helped give Fauquier a 9-1 lead only four minutes into the game. Jazzmin White scored Liberty’s lone field goal in the first half on a short runner in the lane with less than two minutes remaining in the first period. “We missed a lot of layups,” Nguyen said. We were “trying to get on the same page as far as which offense we wanted to run.” The result was a more fluid flow in the second half. “The theme we’ve been teaching them is we don’t just lie down,” Nguyen said. “We have to fight no matter what. Foddrell warned his crew the game was not over after one half. “All it takes in a rival game is a little spark to get the other team up,” he said. Fauquier still had a comfortable 30-15 lead four minutes into the third quarter, but Liberty unleashed an outside-shooting barrage keyed on two 3-pointers from Gutierrez and one by Emma Costanzo. That fueled a 13-0 surge to narrow the Eagles’ deficit to 30-28. “I’ve never seen them shoot like that,” Foddrell said. “If I had I would have changed defenses.” Offensively, Fauquier began making multiple turnovers and forcing shots as Liberty renewed its defensive energy, helping Gutierrez finish with 16 points while White had 10. “We were rushing when we needed to run our offense to get good shots,” said Foddrell, who thought his team should have instead run time off the clock. Nonetheless, the Falcons made three free throws in the final 17 seconds of the third quarter for a 33-28 edge. Then they expanded that to 38-31 less than two minutes into the final period, ensuring their victory.

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So Kettle Run registered its second Class 4 Northwestern District win in its past three contests to pull out of the district’s basement at 3-9 with a 5-13 record overall. “It’s a good feeling,” Allen said. “These girls have worked hard all season, so it’s nice to put together some wins here.” The Cougars’ suffocating defense helped them build a 20-10 advantage late in the third quarter before the Blue Devils hit a 3-pointer to narrow their deficit to seven points entering the final period. “It was close, back and forth,” Allen said of the final eight minutes. “But we were able to hang on.” Kettle Run’s Maddy Edwards made two key free throws, and Ashley Hume hit one to maintain the lead. “Maddy had a solid game,” Allen said of Edward’s 11 points and other contributions. Hume and Madison Canterbury added four points each with two apiece for Mary Maxwell, Emma Humphries and Faith Schafer. Previously, Tuesday, the Cougars just missed another win, dropping a 27-25 decision to visiting Osbourn after losing by 27 points to the Eagles earlier this winter.

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Goldman logs 4 of Fauquier’s 6 state-cut times KETTLE RUN, from page 15 Finishing fourth were Saville (100 breast), Rory Monahan (200 IM) and Wiley Saville (50 free), while Kettle Run’s fifth-place finishers were Fallin (50 free), Thomas (100 fly) and Richard Cruger (500 free). Taking sixth were Monahan (500 free) and Sam Hopkins (200 IM, 100 breast) while placing seventh were Lukas Baines (100 back, 50 free) and Cruger (200 free). For Kettle Run’s girls, Erin Kerrigan won the 200 free and swam four state-qualifying times (see box). She was the 100 fly runner-up and helped the 400 free relay team place second with Megan Fallin, Emma Craddock and Peyton Talomie. Craddock also took second in the 100 back with Fallin second in the 50 free, while Gemma Flook finished third in the 50 free with Talomie third in the 200 IM and in the 200 medley relay, joining Craddock, Kerrigan and Fallin. Posting fourth-place finishes were Talomie (100 breast), Craddock (200 IM), Abby McFall (100 free) and the 200 free relay team (Natalie Fahey, Erin Pechin, Katie Soldon and Flook), while Flook took fifth in the 100 back. Rounding out Kettle Run’s group of region-qualifying swimmers were Soldon (sixth, 50 free), Fahey (sixth, 100 free), McFall (seventh, 100 breast), Pechin (seventh, 200 IM) and Fallin (eighth, 100 fly).

For Fauquier, Jake Goldman had a hand of swimming four of the Falcons’ six state-qualifying times (see box). He won the 50 free, 100 back and 200 free relay with Tyler McAndrew, Bobby Slater and Brady Working. McAndrew added a pair of runner-up finishes in the 50 free and 200 medley relay with Goldman, Blater and Working, while Slater placed second in the 100 breast. McAndrew and Worst also placed third in the 100 free and 100 fly, respectively, while Worst took fourth in the 500 free with Working finishing eighth in the 200 free and 100 free. For the Falcons’ girls, Isabel Robey won the 100 fly and placed third in the 100 breast and 200 free relay with Leah Bengston, Olivia Keenley and Ella Irvin, as well as joining Rachel Rohrbaugh, Bengston and Keenley to take third in the 200 medley relay. Keenley and Bengston also each placed fourth in the 200 free and 50 free, respectively, while Keenley took sixth in the 100 back. Adding eighth-place finishes were Bengston (100 breast), Brooklyn Richards (100 back) and Quinn Hardy (100 free). For Liberty’s William Frederick took fifth in the 100 back, Meghan Tucker placed sixth in the 100 breast and Jennifer Cannon finished seventh in the 100 back. Erin Frederick added a seventh-place finish in the 100 free and took eighth in the 50 free.

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200 freestyle 1 Nick Maranto, Kettle Run, 1:46.45* 7 Richard Cruger, Kettle Run, 2:06.21 8 Brady Working, Fauquier, 2:10.44

200 freestyle 1 Erin Kerrigan, Kettle Run, 1:58.05* 4 Olivia Keenley, Fauquier, 2:14.61

200 medley relay 1 Mark Fallin, Nick Maranto, Ben Adams, Nathan Kim; Kettle Run; 1:43.00* 2 Jake Goldman, Bobby Slater, Tyler McAndrew, Brady Working; Fauquier; 1:43.83*

200 individual medley 2 Ben Adams, Kettle Run, 2:15.14 3 Bradley Platt, Kettle Run, 2:23.42 4 Rory Monahan, Kettle Run, 2:24.26 6 Sam Hopkins, Kettle Run, 2:34.03 50 freestyle 1 Jake Goldman, Fauquier, 22.89* 2 Tyler McAndrew, Fauquier, 23.29^ 4 Wiley Saville, Kettle Run, 24.00 5 Mark Fallin, Kettle Run, 24.30 7 Lukas Baines, Kettle Run, 24.61 100 butterfly 1 Nick Maranto, Kettle Run, 53.69* 3 Mason Worst, Fauquier, 1:01.20 5 Henry Thomas, Kettle Run, 1:03.37

200 medley relay 3 Emma Craddock, Peyton Talomie, Erin Kerrigan, Megan Fallin; Kettle Run; 1:54.05* 4 Rachel Rohrbaugh, Leah Bengston, Isabel Robey, Olilvia Keenley; Fauquier; 2:02.17^

200 individual medley 3 Peyton Talomie, Kettle Run, 2:15.70* 4 Emma Craddock, Kettle Run, 2:19.65^ 7 Erin Pechin, Kettle Run, 2:33.85 50 freestyle 2 Megan Fallin, Kettle Run, 26.76 3 Gemma Flook, Kettle Run, 26.86 4 Leah Bengston, Fauquier, 27.41 6 Katie Soldon, Kettle Run, 28.25 8 Erin Frederick, Liberty, 28.27 100 butterfly 1 Isabel Robey, Fauquier, 59.23* 2 Erin Kerrigan, Kettle Run, 59.30* 8 Megan Fallin, Kettle Run, 1:06.76

100 freestyle 1 Nathan Kim, Kettle Run, 50.50^ 3 Tyler McAndrew, Fauquier, 51.53^ 8 Brady Working, Fauquier, 54.07

100 freestyle 4 Abby McFall, Kettle Run, 1:01.86 6 Natalie Fahey, Kettle Run, 1:02.89 7 Erin Frederick, Liberty, 1:03.92 8 Quinn Hardy, Fauquier, 1:05.35

500 freestyle 2 Ben Adams, Kettle Run, 5:23.78 4 Mason Worst, Fauquier, 5:28.70 5 Richard Cruger, Kettle Run, 5:40.68 6 Rory Monahan, Kettle Run, 5:55.95

200 freestyle relay 3 Leah Bengston, Olivia Keenley, Ella Irvin, Isabel Robey; Fauquier; 1:49.87^ 4 Natalie Fahey, Erin Pechin, Katie Soldon, Gemma Flook; Kettle Run; 1:51.70

200 freestyle relay 1 Tyler McAndrew, Bobby Slater, Brady Working, Jacob Goldman; Fauquier; 1:34.11* 3 Lukas Baines, Bradley Platt, Henry Thomas, Parker Saville; Kettle Run; 1:42.35

100 backstroke 2 Emma Craddock, Kettle Run, 1:02.95* 5 Gemma Flook, Kettle Run, 1:05.77 6 Olivia Keenley, Fauquier, 1:12.65 7 Jennifer Cannon, Liberty, 1:13.42 8 Brooklyn Richards, Fauquier, 1:14.29

100 backstroke 1 Jake Goldman, Fauquier, 54.26* 3 Mark Fallin, Kettle Run, 1:00.52 5 William Frederick, Liberty, 1:02.50 7 Lukas Baines, Kettle Run, 1:04.65 100 breaststroke 2 Bobby Slater, Fauquier, 1:09.03 3 Henry Thomas, Kettle Run, 1:11.27 4 Parker Saville, Kettle Run, 1:13.46 6 Sam Hopkins, Kettle Run, 1:15.63 400 freestyle relay 1 Nathan Kim, Ben Adams, Mark Fallin, Nick Maranto; Kettle Run; 3:30.19^

100 breaststroke 3 Isabel Robey, Fauquier, 1:08.97* 4 Peyton Talomie, Kettle Run, 1:10.32* 6 Meghan Tucker, Liberty, 1:15.30 7 Abby McFall, Kettle Run, 1:17.06 8 Leah Bengston, Fauquier, 1:18.07 400 freestyle relay 2 Erin Kerrigan, Megan Fallin, Emma Craddock, Peyton Talomie; Kettle Run; 3:48.76* *Class 4 state-qualifying time ^Region 4C-qualifying time

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HORSE BRIEFS WORKSHOP

Take to the trail with wilderness rider lecture at Feb. 9 event Backcountry equestrian Gillian Larson will discuss her 10,000 miles in the saddle at a Feb. 9 workshop in Purcellville. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

TUESDAY TALKS

Learn about equine dental care at Feb. 11 lecture The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg hosts a free lecture Tuesday, Feb. 11. Dr. James Brown will discuss equine dentistry at the Tuesday Talk series. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Email smahner@vt.edu or call (703) 7716844 to register.

ADULT CAMPS

Sprieser Sporthorse offers dressage, gridwork classes Sprieser Sporthorse in Marshall is hosting six weekend adult camps with trainers Lauren Fisher, Jess Idol and Tori Miller. Participants will get three riding lessons, with lectures and demonstrations held all weekend. Camp dates are Feb. 8-9, Feb. 22-23, March 7-8 and March 21-22.

Log onto spriesersporthorse.com to sign up.

Joint-master Kim Poe, left, HAY IS FOR HORSES leads the big Hay, pasture event field across slated Feb. 29 bold flowing Southern States equine Thumb Run specialist Ken Sechler near Orlean will conduct a seminar at a Feb. 1 on hay and pasture Old Dominion management Feb. Hounds hunt 29 at the Southern meet. Pam Davis is beside States Winchester Poe at right. Cooperative. The event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PHOTO BY Find more on the BETSY BURKE Southern States PARKER Facebook page.

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Meetze Station Park trails open soon The new horse trailer parking lot at Meetze Station Park will open soon, say RideFauquier club officials, with the show arena open to members in spring. The arena fence is being funded by individuals and clubs donating a “panel” of fence in return for a commemorative plaque. Contact the club at ridefauquier.com to donate.

CRYSTAL CROWN

Battlefield Equestrian hosts competition kickoff The Battlefield Equestrian Society hosts a judged pleasure ride April 26 at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Other Crystal Crown series events are hosted by the Shenandoah Trail Riders Association, Tri-State Riding Club and the Clifton Horse Society. Details are at crystalcrownseries.com.

RIBBON CRAFT

Put your prizes in perfect preservation Horse show ribbons can be crafted into custom-made quilts, pillows, stuffed animals, belts, shadow boxes and more. Show Ribbon Ponies is just one of a number of craft companies that takes your favorite ribbons – new or old – and sews them into a plush stuffed pony. Find Show Ribbon Ponies on Facebook.

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At Novant Health UVA Health System, our continued commitment to the highest quality patient care has once again earned Prince William Medical Center and Haymarket Medical Center an A in Hospital Safety from The Leapfrog Group. In addition, Leapfrog named Prince William Medical Center a Top Hospital – one with higher quality maternity care, lower infection rates and better systems designed to bring the best of health to you. With our local physician offices, outpatient centers and award-winning hospitals, we’ve never been better prepared to serve you. Find your provider at NovantHealthUVA.org/Find-A-Doctor Novant Health UVA Prince William Medical Center 8700 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA 20110 Novant Health UVA Haymarket Medical Center 15225 Heathcote Blvd., Haymarket, VA 20169 Culpeper Medical Center NUV-42 2020 Leapfrog-9.44x6.75.indd 2

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Torpy, Robson set track team records By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

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Liberty’s Caleb Swinson went 4-0 at 160 pounds Saturday during the North Stafford Wolverine Invitational, finishing with a 7-1 victory over Warren County’s Brennan Komelsky.

Liberty wins another wrestling tourney Fauquier defeats Handley and Millbrook By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Liberty captured its fifth wrestling tournament title of the winter Saturday at the North Stafford Wolverine Invitational. The Eagles won four weight divisions and placed second in two others, helping them score 453 points to beat runner-up Cosby (438.5) and third-place Colgan (392.5) in the 18-school field. Caleb Swinson won at 160 pounds, capping a 4-0 day with a 7-1 decision over Warren County’s

Brennan Komelsky. And Jovon Mitchell was 5-0 at 145, pinning Paul Molina of Stafford in 4 minutes, 39 seconds for the gold medal. In the 132-pound final, Liberty’s Colin Dupill notched a 13-0 major decision versus Hanover’s Will Gaugler to complete his 4-0 outing, while Mason Barrett (120 pounds) won his final match by a 16-0 technical fall in 5:03. Liberty’s silver medalists were Thomas Clark (106), Bryan Contreras (152) and Royce Hall (170),

while Austin Harris was third at 126 pounds.

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The Falcons won two Northwestern District dual meets Jan. 29 at Handley. They beat host Judges 49-18 and recorded a 55-21 win over Millbrook. Reece Kuhns and David DeWald had two pins each, with D.J. Richards, Casey Burr, Thomas Heisler, Gino Camarca and Mitch Kuhns posting one apiece. Those duals were some of Fauquier’s last preparation for the upcoming Class 4 Northwestern District championship tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday at Handley in Winchester.

Kettle Run and Fauquier each collected hardware this past weekend at large invitational track meets. A trio of Kettle Run athletes won events at the Wally Gilbert Invitational meet at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, while Fauquier competed in the 78-school Suffolk Stars Invitational at the Boo Williams Complex in Hampton. For Kettle Run, Evan Torpy cleared a school-record 13 feet to win the boys pole vault. Teammate Colleen Schaner won the girls vault at 9 feet, 6 inches, while Nia Rogers won the girls shot put at 34-10.5. All three have met state-qualifying standards this season. Finishing fourth for the Cougars were the 1,600-meter relay team of Benjamin Alexander, Drew Robison, Jake Samson and Gavin Burnett (4 minutes, 2.64 seconds), Rachel Grant (1,600, 6:05.44), Ashley Dickerson (pole vault, 8-0), Alexander (55-meter hurdles, 8.49) and Sean Kersey (3200, 12:27.71). And Brooke Arthur vaulted 8-0 for fifth, while Burnett tied for sixth in the 300 (40.06). Stephanie Robson led Fauquier by placing third in the girls triple jump with a school-record 34-7.25. She also tied for fifth in the high jump at 5-0, while Justin Tersoglio, Austin Fernandez, Kyle St. Clair and Josh Moylan ran to fourth in the boys 3,200 relay in 8:26.72. The Falcons’ girls 1,600 relay met state standards in 4:13.86 for fifth place thanks to Ryan McDaniel-Neff, Aubrey Fernandez, Abby Gray and Camryn Bland. Their boys 1,600 relay also topped the state cut at 3:33.38, good for eighth. Peter Paccassi is also state bound after his sixth-place 1,000 run in 2:40.59. Plus, Alyssa Robson leaped 17-3.25 for sixth in the long jump. Fauquier also scored in the girls 3,200 relay, as Annie Del Gallo, Kiki Wine, Shelby Rosenberger and Ashley Halbrook took seventh (10:38.3).

Highland girls quickly end first losing streak since 2018 By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer

Playing with their first losing streak since Dec. 15, 2018, the Highland Hawks responded Friday with a 70-44 victory over Fredericksburg Christian’s girls basketball team at home in Warrenton. The Hawks established dominance early with an 8-0 run to start the first quarter en route to boosting their record to 13-6 overall and 5-1 in the Delaney Athletic Conference after recently suffering their first DAC loss to Seton, 52-49, in overtime Jan. 23. A non-conference loss followed Tuesday to John Paul the Great, 46-40, but the Hawks played with passion against Fredericksburg after learning of the Jan. 26 unexpected death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who passed away along with his daughter, Gigi, in a helicopter crash. “Our ladies played inspired basketball this evening as this game [and] the rest of our season will be a tribute to Kobe [and] Gianna Bryant, and the rest of the victims who lost their lives over the weekend,” Highland coach Diana Martinez said. “The energy was contagious and could be felt throughout the gym as our kids battled and played relentlessly with no regrets.”

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Gabby Brisbin had three of Highland’s 15 steals Friday during a 70-44 win over Fredericksburg Christian. Highland built a 15-8 lead by the end of the first quarter and entered halftime ahead 27-15. Then the Hawks started the third period on 14-0 run thanks to an intense full-court defensive effort that kept Fredericksburg’s offense from advancing over half court during the opening 3 minutes, 30 seconds of the second half. So Highland entered the fourth period with a 56-28 lead.

“Our 3rd quarter was one of our best outputs so far this year,” Martinez said. “We strived to scored 81 to honor the great, the late, Kobe Bryant [and] GiGi, but came up a little short,” she said, referencing the 81 points Bryant posted Jan. 22, 2006, to rank second all-time on the NBA’s single-game scoring list. “However, I am very proud of our ladies’ effort, enthusiasm, teamwork, and leadership.” Highland’s defense amassed 51 deflections, 15 steals and 10 blocks to give the Hawks an 11-game winning streak against Fredericksburg. Megan Kirby led them with five steals in her first game back from an injury, while Gabby Brisbin and McKenzie Andrews had three each. Mackenzie Cochrane also had seven blocks and Abby Soltys had three. Offensively, Soltys led Highland with 22 points while Kirby had 14, Catie Leake had 11, Cochrane had nine and McKenzie Andrews had eight. Soltys also had five assists and Brisbin and Kirby had three each, while Andrews had seven rebounds and Soltys had six. Adding five rebounds apiece were Cochrane, Andrews and Brisbin.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Fauquier Times | February 5, 2020

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Coronavirus: How concerned should we be? Efforts underway to contain illness as virus spreads globally Staff Reports With almost 8,000 cases of reported individuals with coronavirus in China resulting in more than 200 confirmed deaths there, how worried should Americans be? According to data as of Feb. 3 from the Virginia Department of Health, there are a total of five cases under investigation in Virginia as potentially having novel coronavirus. Three from Central Virginia (two tested negative, one pending) and two under investigation in Northern Virginia (both tested negative). The Virginia Department of Health is monitoring the outbreak of the respiratory illness. It is caused by a new virus called coronavirus (termed “2019-nCoV”) that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Chinese health officials have reported thousands of infections with 2019-nCoV in China, including outside of Hubei Province. Infections with 2019-nCoV also are being reported in a growing number of countries internationally, including the United States, where the first 2019-nCoV infection was detected in a traveler returning from Wuhan on Jan. 21. The State Department on Thursday, Jan. 30, warned Americans not to travel to China due to the “rapidly spreading” coronavirus outbreak. The decision comes after the World Health Organization designated the outbreak as a global health emergency in an attempt to get more resources and global coordination to fight it. Early on, many of the patients in the outbreak in Wuhan, China, reportedly had some link to a large seafood and animal market, suggesting animal-to-person spread. However, a growing number of patients reportedly have not had exposure to animal markets, suggesting person-to-person spread is occurring. At this time, it’s unclear how easily or sustainably this virus is spreading between people, according to the VHD.

The following questions about the coronavirus are answered here with information from the VDH: What are coronaviruses?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can infect humans or animals. Sometimes an animal coronavirus can change so that it can infect people and become a human coronavirus. There are seven known types of human coronaviruses. Four types (229E, NL63, OC43, and KHU1) are common and cause mild to moderate respiratory infections, like the common cold. Two types, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), can cause severe respiratory infections. The seventh type (2019-nCoV) is the coronavirus recently discovered in China. Public health officials are trying to learn more about this new virus and the infection it causes.

Who gets coronavirus infections?

Most people become infected with coronaviruses that cause the common cold at some point during their lives. These infections often occur in the fall or winter. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a type of coronavirus infection discovered in China in 2002. The virus that causes SARS quickly spread to more than two dozen countries in North America, South America, Europe and Asia before it was controlled. During the 2002-2003 outbreak, nearly 8,100 people became infected. In the United States, eight people with laboratory-confirmed SARS infection were identified; they had traveled to areas where the virus was spreading. Since 2004, no cases of SARS have been reported in the world. Another type of coronavirus infection is Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Since it was discovered in 2012, nearly 2,500 people with MERS have been identified. All these cases have been linked to

travel to or residence in and near the Arabian Peninsula. Countries in or near the Arabian Peninsula include Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Two people in the United States have had MERS and both traveled to Saudi Arabia where they likely became infected.

How do coronaviruses spread?

Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, close personal contact (such as caring for or living with an infected person), or touching an object or surface with the virus on it and then touching your mouth or eyes before washing your hands. Three human coronaviruses (SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and 2019-nCoV) are also thought to spread from infected animals to people through contact.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus infections?

Coronaviruses typically cause respiratory symptoms, such as runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, and fever. Sometimes, coronaviruses can cause more severe infections, such as pneumonia (infection of the lungs), kidney failure or even death.

How soon after exposure do symptoms occur?

It depends on the type of coronavirus. In general, symptoms usually appear two to 14 days after exposure.

How are coronavirus infections diagnosed?

Special laboratory tests for respiratory or blood samples are needed to diagnose coronavirus infection. This testing is more likely to be used if you have severe symptoms or if your infection might be caused by an uncommon strain of coronavirus like MERS-CoV.

What is the treatment for coronaviruses?

There is no specific treatment for coronavirus infections. Treatment consists of supportive care and relief of symptoms.

How can coronavirus infection be prevented?

A vaccine to prevent coronavirus infection is not currently available. People should follow these tips to help prevent respiratory illnesses of any kind: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and help young children do the same. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Wash your hands especially after coughing and sneezing, before and after caring for an ill person, before preparing foods and before eating. • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and then throw the tissue in the trash. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. • Avoid close contact (such as kissing, sharing cups or sharing eating utensils) with people who are sick. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick. • Stay home when you are sick, except when you need to get medical care. • Wash hands after animal contact and after visiting farms, markets, barns, petting zoos, and agricultural fairs. • Avoid contact with animals who are sick.

How can I learn more about coronaviruses?

If you have concerns about coronaviruses, contact your healthcare provider. Call your local health department. A directory of local health departments is located at http://www.vdh. virginia.gov/local-health-districts/. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at https:// www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html.

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For those in local longterm care facilities: Know your resident rights One of the biggest fears related to life in a long-term care facility (nursing home; assisted living) is losing freedom, privacy, choice, independence and control. Enjoying a cup of coffee, meeting friends for lunch, staying up late to watch a movie are what people worry they will miss. Living in a facility need not disrupt lifelong routines and limit personal choices. Residents need to understand and exercise their rights to make decisions about their daily lives. You don’t lose any rights when you move into a facility. Nursing home laws contain provisions to protect and promote residents’ rights. These include the right to choose who you visit, or the right to go to bed when you want. Nursing homes are required to provide services that maintain good health and emotional wellbeing, written in an agreed-to care plan. Residents are an integral part of the care-plan team. Residents should not decline in health or well-being as a result of the care provided. Other resident protections include the right to: • Receive information and be informed,

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• Participate in planning all aspects of care, • Make decisions – such as participation in social and religious activities or what to wear, • Privacy in care and confidentiality regarding medical, personal or financial affairs, • Be treated with dignity and respect, free from abuse and neglect, • Be protected against transfer or discharge, unless for specific reasons, and • Raise concerns or complaints without fear of punishment or retaliation. When a person moves into a nursing home or any long-term care facility, he or she still has the right to make choices about their own life. Knowing their rights is important

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A close family member or friend can be a helpful advocate. but exercising them is even more important. Often residents need family members and friends to assist them in exercising their rights. Residents who are forgetful or confused can still express their needs and wants. A person’s ability to communicate may be better on some days than others, but such fluctuations should not interfere with the basic right to express feelings and exercise choice to the greatest degree possible. Residents who can’t choose and are unable to participate effectively in their own care need to have a substitute decision-maker or advocate. A close family member is often the best person for this responsibility. If a resident thinks their rights are being violated, steps can be taken to address the concern. First, residents can attempt to resolve the problem by following the facility’s grievance procedure for complaints. It is important to identify the right person to approach with the concern. Once the problem has been reported, obtain a date when the facility will respond, then meet to discuss solutions. Make sure to set a return time to discuss progress. If the problem cannot be resolved

Aging Together Upcoming Programs and Events March 26

Fauquier Veterans Resource Summit Learn about benefits for veterans.

April 3

Teepa Snow Live Webinar Educate, support and train others in strategies that work for dementia care. For more information, visit www. agingtogether.org or contact Aging Together at 829-6405. within the facility, contact the LongTerm Care Ombudsman Program, at Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services, at 540-825-3100, extension 3416 to report a problem or discuss a concern. Or, call your county’s Adult Protective Services Program with the Department of Social Services. This article was initially published in 2013 by Jennifer Zamora and is part of the Aging Together archives. Ellen Phipps is the executive director of Aging Together. Reach her at ephipps@agingtogether.org or 540-321-3068.

HEALTH NOTES IN BRIEF Fauquier Health Center for Cancer Care

Community Open House Thursday, Feb. 20 6 to 8 p.m. Carriage House Lane and Veterans Drive, Warrenton Light refreshments will be served. Attendees are asked to park in the cancer center parking lot.

Center for Weight Loss Information Session

Wednesday, Feb. 12 Noon to 1 p.m. Fauquier Hospital Medical Office Building 253 Veterans Drive, Warrenton Learn more about what Fauquier Health’s Center for Weight Loss offers and hear from one of Fauquier Health’s newest general surgeons, Dr. Elizabet Zubowicz. The event is complimentary, but

reservations are required. Visit weightloss@fauquierhealth.org or call 540-316-2735.

Hyalogic Hyaluronic Skin Care Event

Friday, Feb. 7 Noon to 3 p.m. The Natural Marketplace, 5 Diagonal St., Warrenton Learn about products made with premium hyaluronic acid at this free event. Call 540-349-4111 with questions.

Ancient Nutrition Collagen Tasting

Friday, Feb. 14 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Natural Marketplace, 5 Diagonal St., Warrenton Learn more about collagen and its many benefits for the body at this free event. Call 540-349-4111 with questions.

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National Sporting Library & Museum celebrates the late Phyllis Mills Wyeth New exhibition by artist Jamie Wyeth captures his wife’s love of nature, horses, dogs By Jody West

Special to the Fauquier Times

The National Sporting Library & Museum will celebrate the life of Phyllis Mills Wyeth, who died last year, with an exhibition created by her husband, contemporary artist Jamie Wyeth. From the late 1960s and throughout their five-decade marriage, Phyllis Wyeth was her husband’s muse. His intimate works captured moments from her life, which have been pulled together in a special collection, “Phyllis Mills Wyeth: A Celebration.” On display from Saturday, Feb. 8, through Sunday, June 28, the exhibition reflects Phyllis Wyeth’s vibrant spirit, love of nature and horses, and her ever-present dogs. The collection features 31 paintings and drawings, ranging from Jamie Wyeth’s first portrait of Phyllis – “Phyllis Mills” (1967), which captures a younger Phyllis outdoors and covered in fallen leaves – to more recent works, such as the lushly painted “Overslept” (2018). The artist captured the many facets of his wife’s remarkable life, from her accomplishments as a carriage driver, as shown in “Into the Gorge” (1975) and “Connemara Four” (1991), to her success as a thoroughbred horse breeder and owner, most notably in “Winner’s Circle, Belmont Stakes” (2012). The last celebrates the 2012 win of Phyllis Wyeth’s champion horse, Union Rags, at that illustrious race. Paintings such as “Catching Pollen” (2012), “Stealing Holly from the Irénées”

“Iggy Visits Union Rags—Fairhill 2011” (2011), mixed media on toned paper, 4 ¼ x 8 ¾ inches, on loan from The Phyllis and Jamie Wyeth Collection

“Connemara” (1987), oil on canvas, 37 x 73 inches, on loan from The Phyllis and Jamie Wyeth Collection (2016), and “Southern Light” (1994), attest to Phyllis Wyeth’s love of the outdoors and the distinctive landscapes surrounding her homes in Pennsylvania and Maine. Also on view are a selection of intimate domestic scenes painted as Christmas gifts from her husband and depicting her beloved dogs. The exhibition and accompanying catalogue were organized by the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, which was the first venue to display the exhibition. The collection then traveled to the Farnsworth Art Museum, in Rockland, Maine, and then to the Greenville County Museum of Art in Greenville, South Carolina, before the National Sporting Library & Museum in Middleburg was added as a venue. The exhibition was underwritten by Jacqueline B. Mars, vice chair of the National Sporting Library & Museum Board of Directors. “This is a personal exhibition for our community,” explained Mars, an area resident and one of the Wyeth’s lifelong friends. Phyllis Wyeth died in January 2019. “We fox hunted together with Orange County from a young age and attended Hill,” Mars said of The Hill School, a private K-8 day school in Middleburg, founded in 1928. Mars is currently the president of the Orange County Hounds Board of Stewards and has been affiliated with the prestigious hunt for most of her life. Wyeth’s local ties ran deep. She was the younger sister of Middleburg resident Mimi Abel Smith, also an National Sporting Library & Museum board member and a lifelong sporting enthusiast who hunted with the Orange County Hounds. Abel Smith said she has fond memories of their life in Middleburg. They grew up outside of the village on Burnt Mill Farm next to Hickory Tree Farm, a renowned thoroughbred breeding, training and racing facility founded by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Mills Sr. “My sister loved to ride and jump horses and compete in point-to-points,” noted Abel Smith. “And she was very good at it.” At the age of 21, Phyllis Wyeth was in an automobile accident. Undeterred by her resulting mobility challenges, she turned her passions toward carriage driving. A talented whip, she drove in coaching competitions throughout the 1980s and ’90s and developed the thoroughbred breeding program at Hickory Hill. After marrying the renowned third-generation artist Jamie Wyeth in 1968, she moved her operations to Point Lookout Farm in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Throughout her life, Wyeth was a noted philanthropist, conservationist, environ-

Upcoming events at the National Sporting Library & Museum

Museum Day Saturday, April 4, 1:30 p.m. Take an in-depth journey through the “Phyllis Mills Wyeth: A Celebration” exhibition with the National Sporting Library & Museum’s George L. Ohrstrom Jr. and head curator, Claudia Pfeiffer. General admission rates apply or free admission with Museum Day ticket. Evening at the Museum Friday, April 10, 6-8 p.m. The community is invited to a reception celebrating NSLM’s spring exhibitions, “Phyllis Mills Wyeth: A Celebration” and “Thrill of the ‘Chace: Steeplechasing in Art.” Members free, non-members $5. Coffee with the Curator Saturday, June 20, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a relaxed conversation about “Phyllis Mills Wyeth: A Celebration.” Members free, nonmembers $5. RSVP for related programming to vpeacock@nationalsporting.org or call 540-6876542, ext. 25, or for more information, visit www. NationalSporting.org. mentalist, arts supporter and a staunch advocate for the rights of the disabled. Phyllis Wyeth also worked for John F. Kennedy in her early career and was a member of the Brandywine River Museum’s first board of trustees. National Sporting Library & Museum Executive Director Elizabeth von Hassell said she is a strong supporter of the exhibition. “The exhibition is an intimate tribute by one of the most recognized artists of our time to his wife, a loving testimony to their 50-year marriage, and the embodiment of Phyllis’s tenacious spirit,” von Hassell said. “I can’t think of a more fitting location to celebrate Phyllis Wyeth’s sporting legacy.” The National Sporting Library & Museum, located in Middleburg, was founded in 1954. Its renowned research library and fine art museum highlight the rich heritage and tradition of country pursuits, including angling, horsemanship, shooting, steeple chasing, foxhunting, flat racing, polo, coaching and wildlife. The library and museum includes general stacks, rare book holdings, archives and art collections. It offers a variety of educational programs, exhibitions and family activities throughout the year and is open to researchers and the general public. There is no admission fee to the library, but the museum charges $10 for adults, $8 for youths ages 13 to18, and $8 for seniors. National Sporting Library & Museum members and children age 12 and under are free. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Gaining perspective en route to preschool Of late, I’ve been dropping off my granddaughter Maria for preschool. We recently celebrated her fifth birthday. On the way to get her, I’m watching the traffic, eyes on the clock, making sure the car is warm, and intent on getting her to school on time, calm and happy. As I pull in the driveway, the front door opens and her mama, Rose, gathers her bag, coat and gloves and reminds her to have a good day and listen to the teacher and Grandma. Maria is all smiles. “Good morning, Grandma,” she says. We have an SUV, and she likes to go to the back to take off her coat and put her bag down. There may be an item in the bag that she’d like to carry, so that will come out. I get her buckled into the car seat, making sure the straps are just right. (“It’s too tight, Grandma” or “It’s too loose.”) With granddaughter now secure, we are ready. Or so I would think. On a recent morning as she gingerly got into the car, her eyes widened and she exclaimed: “Grandma, there’s a pigeon … I just saw it … it’s a pigeon … it flew into the trees.” Pulling and tugging the car seat straps, I looked up and saw a large crow sitting atop the roof of a house across the street. “It’s a crow, honey … not a pigeon,” I said. “Look, he’s on the rooftop.” She looked and saw him and

FROM WHERE I SIT ANITA SHERMAN heard his wild cawing. I then said to her: “He’s saying good morning to us and wishing you a good day at school … we need to be going.” I had the radio on a classical station. “Grandma, what’s that sound?” “It’s a piano and cello.” “No, the bird’s sound … listen to him,” she said, mimicking his cawing. So, I cawed a few times at the crow who seemed to enjoy our efforts to get moving. I repeated that he was wishing us a good day and that we needed to go. Now behind the wheel and ready to back out of the driveway, I had barely released the brake when she said: “Grandma, please put down the window so I can talk to the crow.” As we pulled out, I put down the window, making sure no little fingers were in the way. She leaned out to caw again to the crow who continued his cawing cacophony. I wasn’t going to keep the window down with 30-degree air rushing in. So after a bit, I put it up, again watching for fingers. Now on the road, Maria’s thoughts

remained fixed on the crow as the piano and cello concerto played in the background. “Grandma, what do crows do? What are they about?” she asked me. I told her that they were fairly wild birds and usually hung around in groups. It was rather unusual to see one sitting on top of the roof, I said. As we neared the cross street where I turn left, she spotted more crows in a group of trees. “Look Grandma, there are more crows … Do you see them? … They are in the trees over there.” Now nearly at the school, I found myself smiling at the exuberance of a young mind, a young girl awestruck at what we take for granted -- a crea-

What I’ve learned since about crows Looking to the Live Science website, crows are very intelligent and can remember your face. They are known for their problem-solving skills and amazing communication skills. They are also very adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats. While the American crow lives all over North America and prefers open areas like agricultural land and grasslands with trees around, they also thrive in suburban neighborhoods. When they are building their nests, they only use fresh branches, not dead ones that may be on the

ture of nature on a chilly morning. How blissful for her not to share my sense of urgency, my sense of timing. Feeling pressured and being a slave to the clock is an acquired trait we seem to adopt more as adults. For children, there is time to wonder, time to seize magical moments and time to stop and see the crows. Once at school, I got her unbuckled, and she went to retrieve her coat and bag as other cars queued up. Animated and sparkling, with wide eyes and a beautiful smile, she climbed out of the car to greet her teacher. “We saw a crow … we saw a crow!” “Yes,” I told her teacher. “He wished us a good day and to have a good day at school.” She smiled. Reach Anita Sherman at asherman@fauquier.com ground below. In fact, they have been observed snapping off a new branch rather than picking up one that they have dropped. While they do have a reputation for damaging crops, their impact may be less than previously thought. Many types of crows are solitary, but they often forage in groups. A group of crows is called a murder. When one crow dies, the murder will surround the deceased. Not just to mourn but to find out who or what killed their member. Then, the murder of crows will band together and chase predators in a behavior called mobbing. They are also known for their loud, harsh ‘cawing’ sound.

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Heavy voter turnout at the state’s primary in Charleston, South Carolina, on Aug. 10, 1948.

Black voting rights celebrated on film Fauquier’s AfroAmerican Historical Association offers Tuesday screenings

Fauquier County’s Afro-American Historical Association is marking Black History Month with a series of film screenings entitled, “African Americans and the Vote.” The showings are free and open to the public and will be held at the Afro-American Historical Association, 4243 Loudoun Ave., The Plains, each Tuesday in February: Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25. The schedule is as

follows: 11 a.m.: "Civil Rights;" noon: "Rise Up;" and 1 p.m.: "What the H*ll is the Presidency For?" Also available for viewing will be the 1867 and 1869 poll books as well as Liberty High School’s student art exhibit. Light refreshments will be served. AAHA follows Fauquier County School policy in case of inclement weather. For more information, visit the AAHA website at www.aahafauquier.org or call 540-253-7488.

The Virginia Quilt Museum opens for a new season this month with exhibits celebrating Vincent van Gogh, women’s suffrage, the act of recycling and reuse and more. The museum, located in Harrisonburg, reopens Tuesday, Feb. 18, with five new exhibits. All showcase art from several famous quilters, Executive Director Susan Farmer said in a news release. “We are very excited to unveil these new pieces of art,” Farmer said. “These new exhibits demonstrate the diversity of quilting and textile arts. Some are based on traditional techniques, while others focus on color and the abstract. These new exhibits have something for everyone.” The new exhibits include: • “Inspired by van Gogh,” presented by The Fiber and Stitch Art Collective, features quilts inspired by van Gogh’s, “Vase with Red Poppies and Daisies”(1890). Each quilt provides a different interpretation of this famous painting. • “Rescue, Repair, Recycle, Reinvent,” by Jennifer Emry, explores how old quilts can be turned into new designs. • “Then and Now” - Beyond Tradition,” by Linda Fielder, showcases her early and newer works side by side. • “No Fabric/No Rules,” curated by Trudi Van Dyke, is a 3-D art installation that represents how quilt patterns can be present in non-fabric materials.

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, the museum will also present a special exhibit of quilts from the time period. The exhibit tells the story of the suffrage movement COURTESY PHOTO through quilts. From one of the van Gogh “ T h e s e exhibits at the Virginia Quilt quilts from Museum our permanent collection will focus on the historic importance of quilting, women’s work and political change over time,” Farmer said. The Virginia Quilt Museum, 301 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, is the “official quilt museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia.” Founded in 1995, the museum’s mission is to celebrate and nurturing Virginia’s quilting heritage. The museum's three floors of rotating exhibits are open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about the Virginia Quilt Museum, visit www.vaquiltmuseum.org or email Danielle Stockbridge at vqm.marketing.coordinator@gmail.com.

Preparing your home for winter weather Even though Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring, I suspect colder days ahead. The beginning of a new year means a lot of things: fresh starts, new calendars, recovery from the holiday hubbub and perhaps the most pervasive, cold weather. Frigid temperature and winds will inevitably find their way into your home. For me, last winter was spent playing catch up, trying to seal up drafty floorboards and metaphorically locking the door on poorly insulated rooms until the spring. The cold had me worrying about pipes freezing in the crawl space and burning propane at belligerent rates. I’ll share some strategies I’ve learned that will help you stay warm and stress-free this winter. The first step is to identify the problems; if your home is anything like most, there will be more than one. Everything from that beautiful bay window to the character-filled gaps in your old farmhouse’s floor can cause heat to drain away.

Windows and doors

New windows are efficient insulators. Most modern double-pane windows come with a vacuum-sealed area between the panes. This trapped air helps bolster your windows’ ability to insulate, but over time, they become less efficient. Replacing all your windows outright isn’t practical nor something you can accomplish overnight to help you feel warmer tomorrow. One quick fix is to apply shrink wrap to windows — and even doors — that you

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Standard household tools and minimal experience are more than enough for this project.

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Weather stripping

don’t open during the colder months. This simple solution creates a barrier of dead air between the window and the room that mimics the vacuum inside a double-pane window. All the shrink wrap brands come with removable two-sided tape along with the pre-sized sheets of shrink wrap. A quick measure of the windows and doors you plan to seal is about all the prep work you need before heading to the store. The application is easy; if you’re patient you can even manage it alone, though having a set of extra hands makes the process much easier. It is recommended that you use a hair dryer to shrink the shrink wrap but this isn’t imperative. You will also want to take care while removing the shrink wrap in the spring; you can save most of it and reuse it on smaller windows -- or even the same ones if the plastic isn’t damaged during removal. Shrink wrap is an economical and effective way to make a real difference in your energy bills and comfort. Perhaps best of all, it is cheap and most any hardware store will carry this oft-overlooked winter warmth hack in the same aisle as weather stripping.

Speaking of weather stripping … it’s another affordable and easy way to improve the insulation around your home. Installation can be a little trickier than the plastic shrink wrap, especially in older homes where doors don’t fit into their frames as snugly as they once did. Still, a variety of thicknesses are sold; depending how large the gap is on the door you can usually come up with a size to fill it. You can even stack a couple different sizes on top of each other in a pinch. Remember to apply the stripping to the part of the frame that the door makes contact with, the side that faces in toward the home, not the inside of the frame. This will ensure a snug fit and make the stripping last longer.

Other insulation solutions

“Draft stoppers” or “door socks” work similarly. These can be purchased in the same aisle we’ve already been in at the hardware store or can be a fun craft for a lazy weekend, depending on how you are with a sewing machine. These draft stoppers take many forms from foam tubes to rice pillows or even rolled up towels. Sometimes mine takes the form of a border collie who decides to lay up against the door. If your energy bills are through the roof and you’re still wearing a winter

coat inside, you may need to venture into the bowels of your home. Crawl spaces, basements, attics and access ports can be an intimidating place to explore as they are often cramped, dusty and the exact kind of place you would imagine finding a giant spider. But once you venture into one of these spaces, there’s a long list of things you can do to help move your energy efficiency back in the right direction. If your toes are always cold during the winter, you can fairly easily caulk large gaps in the floorboards from below. You will also want to inspect your insulation for moisture or pest damage (like mice tunneling through the fibers). Both of these are fairly common problems, and can drastically reduce the effectiveness of the insulation and lead to harmful bacteria build up. Sawyer Guinn is a former property manager and landscaping foreman. He oversaw development projects and renovations for a nearly 100-acre farm. He is also a new homeowner who is applying his experience to help ensure his home is as efficient and comfortable as possible without spending an astronomical amount of money in the process. To reach Sawyer with your own tips, questions or topic suggestions email sguinn@fauquier.com.

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Friday, Feb. 7

Nightlife

“The Comedy of Errors”: 7 p.m., 705 Waterloo St., Warrenton. Fauquier High School Shakespeare Troupe will open “The Comedy of Errors” in the new cafeteria at FHS Friday and Saturday nights, Feb. 7 to 8, at 7 p.m. Tickets $5. Shakespeare's farcical comedy of mistaken identities and lost and found sons will entertain audiences young and old. The play is student-directed. Proceeds support scholarships and enrichment activities for FHS students. Snow dates are Feb. 14 to 15. Contact Julie Duggan at jduggan@FCPS1.ORG Serene Green Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes back Serene Green with Quentin Fisher, Michael Johnson, Shane McGeehan and Steve Leonard, featuring original compositions within the style of traditional bluegrass. Tickets are $20 and seating is limited so advance purchase is highly recommended. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a parent or guardian. Visit www. centerofwarrenton.org. “Rabbit Hole”: 7:30 p.m., 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Fauquier Community Theatre presents “Rabbit Hole,” a 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that delves into the complexity of a family navigating deep grief, and learning what it means to live a fruitful life when things fall apart. Plays through Feb. 9. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Adults $18, seniors (60 and up) and full-time students $16. Visit www.fctstage.org, email info@FCTstage.org or phone 540-349-8760.

Saturday, Feb. 8 Seventh annual Sweetheart Swing Dance: 7 to 9:30 p.m., 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall. The Silver Tones will be performing a special sweetheart dance to celebrate Valentine's Day. Special guest vocalist Aaron Talley. Refresher/beginner swing dance lesson with Valerie Pyle starts at 7 p.m. $10/advance, $15 at the door. Tickets at www. SilverTonesSwingBand.com. Contact: 703-309-7945. Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band: 7 p.m., 300 E. Main St., Remington. Flatbeds and Tailfins presents the “Best Dressed

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Live Music & Entertainment

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Sunday, Feb. 9

13th Annual Candlelight Concert: 5:30 p.m., 2750 Landmark School Road, Middleburg. The Community Music School of the Piedmont features string duo Ari Isaacman-Beck and Gwen Krosnick at Barton Oaks for their annual fundraising event. Visit www.piedmontmusic.org or phone 540-592-3040 for more information.

Friday, Feb. 14

Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band – Feb. 8

Ari Isaacman-Beck and Gwen Krosnick – Feb. 9 Men in Bluegrass” at Jewel’s Jukebox Theatre: Doors open at 6 p.m. $15/advance, $20/door. Group rates available. Visit www.flatbedsandtailfins. com. For more information, call 540-422-2507. Wylder Live on the Taproom Stage: 5 to 8 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Menu by Rolling Wraps. Contact 540-347-4777. Josh Lowe Live at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 4 to 7 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Visit www. whbrew.com. Contact: 540-300-2739. Crossthreaded: 7 p.m., Live music at Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall. Local Hume band plays bluegrass, country and oldies. RSVP for dinner. Contact: 540-364-2774.

The Jazz Trotters Live at Northside29: 6 p.m., 5037 Lee Highway, Warrenton. Visit www. northside29.com. Contact: 540-347-3704. Maddi Mae and Tanner Carlton: 6-8:30 p.m., Johnny Monarch’s welcomes The Wine Thief duo of Maddi Mae and Tanner Carlton as they serenade diners on Valentine’s Day on the double-decker bustaurant. Fourcourse dinner served with a set menu. $99/couple. Reservations required at 540-878-3555. Pictrola Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes back Pictrola with its bluegrass fusion sound. Tickets are $15 and seating is limited so advance purchase is highly recommended. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a parent or guardian. Visit www.centerofwarrenton.org. Elvis Burnin’ Love Valentine’s Show: 7 p.m., 300 E. Main St., Remington. Flatbeds and Tailfins presents Randoll Rivers performing favorite Elvis love songs the at Jewel’s Jukebox Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. $15/advance, $20/door. Group rates available. Visit www.flatbedsandtailfins.com. For more information, call 540-422-2507. Annie Stokes Live on the Taproom Stage: 5 to 8 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Menu by The Frenchman. Contact 540-347-4777. Sunday, Feb. 16 It’s All About Love: 3 p.m., 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg. Hear timeless duets and Valentine’s Day favorites performed by bass James Shaffran and soprano Mary Shaffran. Suggested donation $10. Refreshments served. Held at the Parish House at Emmanuel Church. Call 540-687-6297.

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Feb. 5

The Fauquier County Youth Orchestra and Jazz Band: Meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gloria's, 92 Main St., in Old Town Warrenton. Offering beginner, intermediate and advanced strings and a jazz band. $10 a week. Email info@fauquieryouthorchestra.org or call 540-717-9349.

Feb. 6

Coffee & Conversation at SCSM: On Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Spiritual Care Support Ministries opens to the community to provide fellowship, encouragement and hope. Light refreshments provided. Visit www.scsm.tv or call 540-349-5814 for more information.

Feb. 8

Gray Ghost celebrates 26 years: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Treat your sweet tooth to a decadent array of chocolate desserts while sipping Gray Ghost’s Gold-medal winning

red wines. Admission includes unlimited chocolate dessert buffet, red and white wine tasting, glass of wine of your choice and collectible Valentine glass. Repeats Feb. 9. Live music both days from 2 to 4 p.m. 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville. Visit wwwgrayghostvineyards.com or phone 540-937-4869.

Feb. 9

Warrenton Bluegrass Jam: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton. Come and join new and old friends at the Warrenton Bluegrass Jams during afternoons on the second Sunday of each month. Email wattman52@gmail.com or 540270-0477. Hong Kong & Tiananmen - The History and the Relationship: 2 p.m., 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. The Cold War Museum, in cooperation with Old Bust Head Brewery, will present four China experts to discuss the background to, and the history of, the Tiananmen Square Massacre and how the mindset of the Chinese authorities toward the Hong Kong uprisings was

affected by Tiananmen. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com or at the door. Contact: 703-283-4124. Free Family Open House: 2 to 4 p.m., 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. The Hylton Performing Arts Center hosts a family open house to celebrate the opening of the new Hylton Center Education and Rehearsal Wing. This free event is open to all and takes place in the new Wing between Hylton Family Series performances of Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s The Rainbow Fish. Tickets to The Rainbow Fish are not required to attend the Family Open House. Activities include: familyfriendly live music, a selfie photo station, face painting, interactive arts and crafts tables, a kids’ community art project inspired by The Rainbow Fish, instrument petting zoos, snacks, and more. For more information, contact Kirstin Franko at kfranko@ gmu.edu or 703-993-8794.

Feb. 11

The Fauquier Pokémon League: Meets every Tuesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at Virginia Hobbies Etc., 46 Main St.,

Warrenton. Pokémon card game 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pokémon video games, 5:30 to 6 p.m. Experienced players and those new to the game welcome. Contact Mary Ivie at 703-887-7586 or Cassandra Mitchell 410-215-7711 or email pokemon.fauquier@gmail.com.

Feb. 12

Ignite Fauquier: 9 to 10 a.m., 33 N. Calhoun St., Warrenton. An alliance of entrepreneurs is helping small business owners “fire up business” at the Warrenton Visitor Center. Meet new people and learn the challenges of businesses and organizations. Following the program, there will also be discussion among attendees. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. The doors open at 8:30 a.m. Warrenton Newcomers Club: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 121 John E. Mann St., Warrenton. Coffee and open house to residents new to the area, recently retired, or newly single within the past five years. At Mercy Hall near St. John the Evangelist Church. Contact Chery Bianchi at Cherylbianchi1@ comcastnet.

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‘This year I am going to travel more…’ Many people put these three items at the top of their New Year’s resolutions list: lose weight, go to the gym and travel more. The list goes on from there, but let’s face it, a few weeks into the year and most have forgotten about their list. Before you know it, September will come, and you’ll be saying, “I need to book a trip somewhere!” Studies show that going somewhere completely different for a few days can have physical and psychological health benefits such as relieving stress, clearing your head, and giving you a new perspective on life. People who take vacations have lower stress, less risk of heart disease, a better outlook on life and more motivation to achieve goals. It helps prevent burnout, stirs up creativity and even helps you reconnect with yourself and loved ones. Plus, it gives you something to look forward to. Traveling is therapeutic, and yet more than 768 million vacation days go unused every year! Your idea of vacationing may simply be to get away and rest for a few days, or you may be the high-adventure type who likes to climb mountains, go deep sea fishing or explore an ancient ruin. Either way, you’ll be amazed at how getting away and enjoying life will affect you.

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Wednesday, Feb. 5

Open Church: Noon to 2 p.m., 9552 James Madison Highway., Warrenton. Redeemed Church of Jesus Christ introduces "Open Church” – an outreach program that provides free meals and services to the local community. This program begins Feb. 5. It will run monthly on the first and third Wednesdays only. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. and dinner served from 5 to 7 p.m. Redeemed Church of Jesus Christ invites the elderly, less fortunate, homeless, or anyone in need to join us. No registration is required. Just stop in. If you need a ride, call or email at least 24 hours in advance at 540-935-2956 or redeemedchurchva@gmail.com. Visit www.redeemedchurchva.org if you have questions or need more information.

Thursday, Feb. 6

Community potluck lunch: Noon, Marshall United Methodist Church, 8405 W. Main St., Marshall. Bring a dish to share or just come and enjoy lunch, fellowship, prayers and singing. All are welcome. The church holds community lunches on the first Thursday of every month. Call 540-364-2506 or visit www.

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Monday, Feb. 10

Life as a Mystic – Walking Between the Worlds: 2 p.m., 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton. The public is invited to join the St. Hilda’s group at St. James’ Episcopal Church for a presentation from mystic Gerry Eitner. As a spiritual coach and founder of Communities of Peace, Eitner is finding that more people are beginning to experience higher dimensions, direct experiences of the divine. Eitner has taught meditation at the Pentagon, initiated an event between Israelis and Palestinians that became a model for U.S. and UN resolutions for peace, sponsored a children’s project for peace that involved thousands of children from 32 countries, engaged top government officials, and is known for creating “miracles.” No fee but RSVP to 540-347-4342.

Saturday, Feb. 15

Breakfast: 8 to 10 a.m., 14760 Lee Highway., Amissville. The Amissville United Methodist Men will serve breakfast in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Donations are accepted. All proceeds are used in service to others. Contact: Reg at 540-987-9001.

Friday, Feb. 21

Soup and Sandwich: 5 to 7 p.m., 10513 Old Marsh Road, Bealeton. All

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are invited to a soup and sandwich dinner at Liberty United Methodist Church. Contact: 540-439-0267

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Pancake Supper: 5:30 to 7 p.m., 6807 Main St., The Plains. Everyone is invited to the community pancake supper held at Grace Episcopal Church. A good-will offering will be accepted. For more information or to volunteer, contact Sue Smith at sue@paulandsuesmith.net or 540-270-0410.

Ongoing

Church seeks senior pastor: First Baptist Church, Warrenton, prayerfully seeks a senior pastor who is licensed and ordained in the Baptist faith. Letters of Interest should be mailed to The First Baptist Church Pastor Search Committee, P.O. Box 189, Warrenton, Va.—postmarked no later than April 21. Prayer meeting: 7 p.m., the first Wednesday of the month. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 33 S. Third St., Warrenton. Contact: Keith McCullough, pastor, 540-347-3735 or visit www.mountzionva.org. Join the church for witnessing, testimonials and praising and worshipping. Food pantry: The Beulah Baptist Church Food Pantry, at Beulah Baptist Church, 3124 Beulah Road, Markham, is open the second and fourth Sundays of the month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information,

contact the church at 540-364-2626 or Cecelia Williams at 540-364-2428. Warrenton Women’s Prayer Alliance: 9 to 10 a.m., 276 Cleveland St. Warrenton. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month for prayer, fellowship and short devotional at Trinity Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome. Contact wwpaattic@gmail.com. Single Moms Support Group: Meets every second and fourth Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., 341 Church St., Warrenton. Anyone who is divorced, in the midst of a divorce or separation, navigating the difficult road of single parenting for the first time or has lived it for years and need support, may visit the Single Moms Support Group. Meets at the Warrenton United Methodist Church for understanding, support and connections. Free childcare is provided. All welcome. Contact: 540-347-1367. Finding Hope: 7 p.m., 11775 Morgansburg Road, Bealeton. Finding Hope is a support group for women who have been affected by childhood sexual abuse. Practices five Strategies to Reclaim Hope. Finding Hope provides a safe community to move forward in a healing journey and help others find their way. Meets Monday evenings at Liberty Community Church. Contact: findinghopebealeton@gmail.com or 540-439-0500.

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heater, hook up for a gas grill, transfer switch for portable generator, and a 4-foot crawl space for storage. Top of the line windows and doors throughout home. Outside, there is a cement and stone porch and patio, sidewalks and professional landscaping. For the car enthusiast, this home offers a 46-foot-by-40-foot outbuilding, with room for eight cars, plus a car lift and a loft overhead for storage or to finish as an apartment. Electric is in the building and plumbing is roughed in for the bath. This property is offered at $750,000 and available for a private showing by Tammy Roop with Century 21 New Millennium. Call 540-270-9409.

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Scholarships available from Ruritan Club Friday, Feb. 14, Trinity United Methodist Church will hold a Valentine’s Day Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the church social hall. Dinner will include spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert. A free-will offering is appreciated to help support church missions. All are invited to attend. Saturday, Feb. 15, Mount Horeb United Methodist Church will be hosting a community Valentine’s Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. Everyone is invited to come for a night of fellowship. Faith Christian Fellowship, 3005 Dumfries Road, Catlett, will be

Saying goodbye to Bealeton’s True Value CK Home & Hardware I am sure that many of you have heard of the announced and ongoing liquidation, with up to 40% off, at True Value CK Home & Hardware in the Bealeton Village Shopping Center. Helen Wyckoff, the store owner, her father, Patrick Altoman, and store staff have been great for the southern Fauquier community, local veterans and residents, and have hosted large community events. This same family-owned business has operated successfully for the past 10 years in the same location. Wyckoff and her staff have always been friendly, with customer greetings and the best of service. Over the years Helen has participated in the annual Bealeton Christ-

Come out for pizza on Feb. 6 and support preschool program There will be a Relay for Life/ Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser at The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the seventh annual spaghetti dinner are $8 for adults ($7 in advance); $7 for senior citizens ($6 in advance) and $4 for children under 13. Children under 3 eat free (with adult). Questions/ advance tickets, call Fauquier Health Infusion Center at 540-316-2550 or 540-316-2273.

AMANDA ARMSTRONG WOODWARD CALVERTON CATLETT CASANOVA 540-295-4925 woodwardamanda1@aol.com hosting a storyteller night scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a dinner break at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Catlett-Calverton-Casanova Ruritan Club will be offering $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors

JOE KORPSAK REMINGTON BEALETON OPAL 540-497-1413 joe.korpsak@yahoo.com mas Parade, the annual campaign for customers to Shop Small-Shop Local. She has posted town hall meeting notices for the Fauquier Sheriff’s Office, Family Craft Days, and National Night Out for police-community partnership events. They have received best customer reviews online. They’ve done lots of family-friendly things like rock painting fun with Families4Fauquier, in-store

BRENDA PAYNE MARSHALL THE PLAINS 540-270-1795 marshallvanews@gmail.com Joe’s Pizza & Subs, Marshall’s family owned and operated pizza shop, is partnering with MUMPS (Marshall United Methodist Preschool program) on Feb. 6, from 5 to

at Kettle Run, Liberty and Fauquier high schools. The applications are available in the guidance offices at each school. March 26 is the deadline for returning the completed scholarship application to your guidance counselor. The scholarship winners will be recognized at the scholarship ceremonies at each school as well as at the CCC Ruritans June meeting. If you do not apply, you cannot win!  Condolences go to the McGee family on the recent death of Billy McGee. Billy is survived by his wife Charlene, daughter Rita, siblings; Sam (Darlene), Eddie (Daphne), Norma (Buddy), Jimmy (Cherie), Mable (Joe). Billy was a life-long Catlett resident and had retired from Fairfax County. This past year he

had fought many storms with his declining health but Billy was blessed with the love and support from his family and friends. The Fauquier SPCA recently took in more than 70 dogs from a puppy mill operation in Broad Run. They are currently accepting monetary donations through their Facebook page and website. A wish list is posted under “how to help”on their website with an Amazon link. Donations can also be taken to the SPCA. They can be reached at 540-788-9000. I hope everyone has a wonderful week. Enjoy this warm weather we have been experiencing. Let me know what is happening in your neighborhood.

sales and discounts for many store items, Halloween events with Liberty Community Church, dog-friendly in-store paw snacks and parties, and teaching classes for kids using duct tape and various hardware. They have provided a 15% discount for federal workers during federal government shut-downs. They’ve also been great about online alerts for winter storm and snow alert warnings, and the list goes on and on. And this listing does not account for the many military veterans’ events that CK Home & Hardware has participated in or sponsored, such as the annual Memorial Day and Hometown Hero Day celebrations with local vendors, live auctions, military displays, performers and related activities. Or what about the help they’ve given Hero’s Bridge, with a 5K run in and around historic

and downtown Remington? They’ve also helped with the annual Marine Toys for Tots collections, Veterans Day in-store sales and discounts, the American Red Cross blood drives in participation with the American Legion Remington Post 247, on-going Flag Day collection and disposal of worn and tattered U.S. flags, and reserved parking spaces for veterans since Veterans Day 2015 in front of CK Home & Hardware building. Please readers, if I have forgotten or overlooked items that I should have included, please let me know by email. Clearly, the True Value CK Home & Hardware, under the ownership of Helen Wyckoff, her family, and in-store staff has been very beneficial for the Bealeton community and Southern Fauquier. We will miss them.

7:30 p.m. for a fundraiser. Come out and enjoy dinner and dessert at Joe’s and 15% of the total sales with be donated to MUMPS. It’s a win/win situation. You can enjoy some good pizza, pasta and subs and donate to a good cause all at the same time. Joe’s is located at 8349 W. Main St., Marshall. Contact MUMPS at 540-3644111 for information and tickets. The Silver Tones will be performing a special sweetheart dance to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 8 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall. Enjoy the romantic Big Band favorites! Call 540-

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Old Bust Head Brewery has lots of entertainment options this weekend On Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at Old Bust Head Brewing Company, the Cold War Museum will host a presentation by National Security Agency China experts Greg Nedved, Dr. Laura Murray, and Ken Allen, the former USAF attaché there at the time. They will discuss “Hong Kong and the Tiananmen Square Massacre: Retrospective on the Massacre 31 years later,” and its relation to the Hong Kong events. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door. This includes a $7 credit for a drink at OBH during the lecture and a tour of the museum after the presentation.

Monroe Park lets kids dig for fossils on Feb. 23 Preschool Story Time will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6. This event is for children ages 3-5 and will run from 10:30-11:30 a.m. All senior citizens are invited to the Sumerduck Ruritan Club on Monday, Feb. 10 for Bingo. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and everyone is asked to bring a gift bag with a small prize in it. This is the last weekend to see “The Rabbit Hole” performed at the Fauquier Community Theatre. To purchase tickets, visit fctstage.org. The Remington FCE Homemak-

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PAM VAN SCOY GOLDVEIN 540-379-2026 pamvs2000@yahoo.com ers Club will be meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. They meet at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (in the parish hall) and local homemakers are welcome to attend. A covered dish lunch will follow the meeting.

p.m., hosted by folk-rock singer, Jacob Bennett. All ages are welcome. On Feb. 8 at 5 p.m., Wylder, an indie-folk quartet, will be performing live on the Taproom stage. And on Feb. 9 at 10 a.m., OBH is hosting Social Yoga with instructor Patti Bounds. The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation is hosting a Women’s Self Defense course on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Marshall Community Center. For information call 540-422-8550. The Jazz Trotters will be performing live at Northside 29 Restaurant on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. For information call 540-347-3704. The Relay for Life/Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be hosting a

fundraiser at The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the seventh annual Spaghetti Dinner are $8 for adults ($7 in advance), $7 for seniors ($6 in advance), and $4 for children under 13. Children under 3 eat free with an adult. For information and advance tickets call Fauquier Health Infusion Center at 540316-2550 or 540-316-2273. The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail will be hosting a Paranormal Tour and Investigation on March 13 at 7 p.m. For tickets and information, call 540-347-5525. Please send news and event information so we can help get the word out. Thank you!

Remember the job fair on Feb. 19. This is hosted by Fauquier County Human Resources and will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at Fauquier High School. A “Relay for Life/Leukemia and Lymphoma Society” fundraiser will be held at The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the seventh annual spaghetti dinner are $8 for adults ($7 in advance); $7 for senior citizens ($6 in advance) and $4 for children under 13. Children under 3 eat free (with adult). For questions or advance tickets, call Fauquier Health Infusion Center at 540-316-2550 or 540-316-2273. This

event is handicapped accessible and there is plenty of parking. Please mark your calendar, come out and support this great cause within our community. Buy your tickets by Feb. 19 for a discounted price! Kids ages 5 to 12 may be interested in The Big Dig, which will be held at Monroe Park on Saturday, Feb. 23. From 10 to 11:30 a.m. They can dig for fossils and then turn them into a nature game. Call Todd at 540-4228170 to register. If you are interested in learning CPR, contact Debra Sherbyn at Bealeton Massage Therapy at 540439-6502. Have a wonderful week!

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SUPER SUCCESSFUL: Seventeen-year-old Ethan Hoff, a member of BSA Troop 175 and a student at Lord Fairfax Community College, held a food drive at the Warrenton Giant on Jan. 24 to 25 as his project to garner his Eagle Scout award. His goal was to collect 1,000 pounds of canned/boxed food for the Fauquier Community Food Bank. At the end, he collected 3,645 pounds.

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Love is in the air, it’s nearly Valentine’s Day January is almost gone. It’s only 50 days until spring! We can’t wait to begin to plant the outside boxes for the “porch garden.” Snow may still come, but we can endure it knowing that spring is right around the corner. We need you! The Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department can always use new members as firefighters, EMTs and support personnel. Interested in helping the com-

Don’t get the after-holiday blues, try something new There are lots of things to do in Warrenton during February. If you are interested in playing bluegrass, there is a group of folks who will play and sing in the multipurpose room at the WARF (800 Waterloo Road) on Sunday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, March 8. Those who play the guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dobro or bass are especially invited to jam (for free) from 2 to 5 p.m. If you like spaghetti and want to help a great cause at the same time, you will have your chance to do both

ANNE DAVIS MARKHAM HUME ORLEAN 540-364-1828 hlfmhouse@aol.com munity? Stop by the fire station to visit and see what it’s all about. This is our 40th year of fire and rescue af-

ALICE FELTS WARRENTON 540-349-0037 warrenton.news@gmail.com at the seventh annual Spaghetti Dinner benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, which fights blood cancers. The event is Saturday, Feb. 22, from 4:30 to 7:30

ter receiving the EMT certification at age 50. You are not too old to help. Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14. Do something nice for someone that you love. Flowers and candy are nice, but a telephone call, email message, a quick lunch, a special book, a ride in the country for someone who does not get out often or a tiny gift can make the day extra special. Birthday wishes to David Graham Sr., Ursula Baxley, Anne Douglas Atherton, James Grady and Everly Havens. Enjoy! Enjoy! This is your

special day; make the most of it. Alison and Bill Jackson, our neighbors in Orlean, have returned from a wonderful fun cruise that took them through the Panama Canal, allowed them to see whales up close and do many other fun things. These two are always on the go doing helpful things in our community, it was great for them to have such a fun and relaxing time. Keep the news coming, please. This is your way of keeping the area informed about local happenings.

p.m. in The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital (500 Hospital Drive). Not only does the dinner feature spaghetti with meat or veggie sauces, the meal includes salad, bread, dessert, and beverage. Advance tickets bought by Feb. 19 are discounted. Adult tickets are $7, seniors (60+) are $6; Children under 13 are $4 and those under 3 are free. At-the-door prices are slightly higher. Only cash or checks are accepted; credit cards are not. For more information, call The Fauquier Health Infusion Center at 540-316-2550. Moving better is also a focus this month in the program “Roll, Release,

Reinvigorate” at the WARF (800 Waterloo Road) on Saturday, Feb from 10:30 a.m. to noon. If you made a resolution to invest some time for yourself and have slipped up a little bit, you can still get on track using the self myofacial release technique that uses a tennis ball and foam roller to reduce muscle tightness, improve flexibility and mobility, while reducing stress levels. Tickets are $40 per person and registration closes Monday, Feb. 17. Call 540-349-2520 for more information. You may register at the WARF or online at www.warfonline.com.

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These property transfers, filed January 23-29, 2020 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

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Cedar Run District Eleanor A. Wendleberger to Corey Hartman, 1 acre at 4688 Dumfries Road, Catlett. $350,000 T. Huntley Thorpe III Successor Tr. to Mercedes D. C. Martinez, 3 acres at 6067 Catlett Road, Bealeton. $190,000 Lee District Raven Homer Builders LLC to Hunter A. Digges, 5.4472 acres at 13333 Union Church Road, Sumerduck. $290,000 NVR Inc. to Candace Hicks,

7542 Hancock Street, Bealeton. $268,205 Tungalag Mazzarisi to Jesus Penton, 10843 Krystal Court, Bealeton. $273,000 Mintbrook Developers LLC to NVR Inc., Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Mintbrook Subdivision, Bealeton. $330,000 Main Street LLC to Iglesia de Dios Israelita Inc., 0.33 acre on North John Stone Street, Remington. $465,000 Center District Dorothy Anne Osborn to Steven Thomas Nold, 191 North View Circle, Warren-

ton. $365,000 Jesse L. Vasquez Jr. to Jacob Jones, 7623 Movern Lane, Warrenton. $500,000 Scott District Steven Mark Mead Tr. to Robert L. Woelkers, 6847 Tanglewood Drive nr. Warrenton. $655,000 Gary Grenter to Charles B. Young II, 7832 Birch Court nr. Warrenton. $699,000 Fauquier Lakes Limited Partnership to Lakeside Homes LLC, Lots 22-A and 27-A, Brookside nr. Warrenton. $400,000

Marshall District Thomas L. Shaffer Tr. to Matthew L. Christensen, 63.7036 acres off Leeds Manor Road. $390,000 Elizabeth T. Fincham to Clara T. Kelley, ½ interest in 1.4423 acres at 646 Federal Street, Paris. $90,000 Theodore M. Koler to TRC Global Mobility Inc., 2.2569 acres at 9745 Crest Hill Road, Marshall. $483,750 Jennifer Harlow to Betty F. Moore-Kelly, 10.566 acres at 7915 Citation Drive, Marshall. $420,000

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OBITUARIES Angelo Richard Ferrara Angelo Richard Ferrara, 83, of Warrenton, Virginia passed away after a life-long battle with Leukemia on January 30, 2020, at home with his family. Angelo was born on October 24, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Rocco and Concetta (Michelli) Ferrara of Rapino, Italy. Angelo graduated 1st in his class from St. Agatha’s Catholic School elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Once he saw the inside of a TV, he was hooked, choosing Murrell Dobbins Vocational Technological High School to study his new passion of electronics. After high school, he joined the Army being offered schooling in electrical engineering, and extended his tour of duty. Soon after his obligation to his country was completed, he attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. His education was never ending. When he had to learn the latest in technology, he sought a part-time job teaching micro processing to college students. They all learned together, and everyone passed, with the students giving him a watch in appreciation for his skills as a teacher. Little did they know that initially he had no knowledge of the subject matter and was learning himself! He retired from Acrison in Moonachie, New Jersey after 30 years of employment, running engineering as well as research and development. He was named on 8 or 9 patents world-wide which revolutionized a manufacturing industry. He traveled the world for business making friends wherever he went. Once retired, Angelo moved to Virginia to be with his wife Joyce, working for the US Postal Service, and earning awards for complex solutions to problems, where he remained until he was 67 years old. Angelo also had a consulting business landing contracts with BristolMyers for 20 years and the US Department of Defense for 2 years. During the Gulf War, there was no way to communicate between the air and below sea, so a partner and he developed a solution. Angelo was an accomplished musician and loved playing the piano, guitar, accordion and banjo. Dancing and singing were his passions. His love of music, compelled him to become a member of the Blue Ridge Barber Shoppers. In retirement he donated numerous hours to Hospice of Rapidan and Fauquier Hospital in the Emergency Room. He was also a member of Collins group and flew several of the World War II planes whenever they were at Fauquier and Manassas Airports. Angelo was preceded in death by his first wife Joanne Ferrara, Son Chris Ferrara, Brother Albert Ferrara and Sister Rose De Emilio. Angelo is survived by his loving wife (together for 39 years), Joyce M. Ferrara, his three children, Angela Pisauro (husband Mark) and 2 beautiful grandchildren, Scott Ferrara (wife Chery) and 2 charming grandchildren plus 3 great-grandchildren, and Nicole Ferrara-Burricelli. He is also leaving behind two step-children, Robert H. Lindros and 5 darling grandchildren, and Nicole Lindros-Newell (husband Edward) and 2 adorable grandchildren. Angelo has many 3 generation nieces and nephews who adored him; coming together from all over the east coast to celebrate his life every summer for the last 10 years. He was loved whole heartily by so many and will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. “Angelo was one of the most intelligent, loving, kind, humble people I have ever met. He was the love of my life and will be missed profoundly by so many. As Wolfgang Oesterle (a good friend from Germany) worded it best, ’Angelo was a very humble and sincere person I’d ever met.’ The world lost a very decent human being in his passing. I’ll miss the love of my life. Thank you to all the nurses at the Infusion Center at Fauquier Hospital and the Cancer Center in Gainesville, VA. Thank you Dr. Mauroner and Dr. Kula for working together, keeping Angelo (my husband) as healthy as possible over the last 16 years.” -Joyce M. Ferrara The Ferrara family will receive visitors on Friday, February 7th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Moser Funeral Home (233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 8th at 11:00 am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (271 Winchester St., Warrenton, VA). Interment will take place following the service, beginning at 2:30 pm at Stonewall Memory Gardens (Rt. 29, Manassas, VA). The family will then host a Celebration of Life Well Lived beginning at 3:15 pm at Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano (15120 Washington St., Haymarket, VA). Flowers are welcome, as well as donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate. Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.

Otelia Thorn Frazier Otelia Thorn Frazier, 77 of Nokesville, VA passed away on Jan. 30, 2020 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. She was born on May 7, 1942 in Washington, DC a daughter of the late William N. Thorn and Nora Roberta Coppage Thorn and grew up in Fauquier County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an adopted brother, Aldridge Dye. Mrs. Frazier received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Mary Washington College and a Masters Degree in Education (Early Childhood Development) from the University of Virginia. She was a member of Phi Delta Kappa. She served as a Deacon at Haymarket Baptist Church and was a Trustee at the John Leland Center for Theological Studies. She was also an Adjunct Professor of Education at George Mason University. She is survived by her husband, James Earl Frazier; her son and daughter-in-law, James Thorn Frazier and Karen G. Frazier of Nokesville; her sister, Virginia Anne Malone, The Plains, VA; and her grandchildren, Parker Thorn Frazier and Kendall Delaney Frazier. The family will receive friends from 3-5 & 7-9 PM Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Haymarket Baptist Church. A reception will follow at the church. Interment will be private at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Bealeton, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Haymarket Baptist Church, 14800 Washington Street, Haymarket, VA 20169. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Woodrow “Woody” Wilson Williams, Jr. Woodrow “Woody” Wilson Williams, Jr. (73) of Ashburn, died on January 31, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born September 15, 1946, to the late Woodrow Wilson Williams and Hazel Royston Williams in Marshall, Virginia. Woody attended Marshall High School and then Fauquier High School, from which he graduated. He graduated from Richmond Professional Institute and worked as a finance manager for Boeing and later SAIC. Woody leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years, Linda, children Cassandra Donahue (Patrick), Steven Williams (Christine), Melissa Thorne (Gary), and Ashley Williams as well as grandchildren Jillian, Andrew, David, and Matthew. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 8 at Heritage Baptist Church in Ashburn, Virginia at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 a.m. to 11. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Association or the American Diabetes Association. Please share online condolences with the family at www. loudounfuneralchapel.com

Julie Ann Radzville Julie Ann Radzville, age 46, of Warrenton, VA passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020. She was born in Kodiak, Alaska on October 12th, 1973, daughter of Desmond & Barbara St. Denis. Julie graduated from Osbourn Park HS in Manassas, VA in 1991. She attained an associate’s degree from NVCC in Liberal Arts in 1998. Her work history included KSI Services, Geico, and AOL. She was passionate about technology, softball, and helping other people. In addition to her parents, Julie is survived by her beloved husband of 14 years, Richard Radzville, Jr.; four children, Kiernan St. Denis and Reilly, Kate & Lauren Radzville; two siblings, John St. Denis of Woodbridge, VA and Christine Herald & her husband, Timothy of Bristow, VA; and a niece, Vivianne Herald & nephew, Ryan Herald. The family accepted visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA on Tuesday, February 4th from 6 to 8 pm. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, February 5th, 11 am, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic church, 271 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA with interment to follow at Bright View cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at http:// ovarian.org/connect/find-a-local-chapter/frederick.

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OBITUARIES Alphonso Washington Alphonso Washington, 106, of Culpeper, VA, passed February 1, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, 11:00 am, at Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Road, Rixeyville, Virginia, 22737. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Richard Gaines Stokes Jr Bluemont, Virginia. Richard Gaines Stokes Jr, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 30, 1933 to Richard Gaines Stokes and Mary Douglass Off, Richard spent his life in the Commonwealth where he could not work a day without whistling and could not attend a party without his infectious laugh being heard by all. Always industrious, Richard worked as a USPS mail carrier and as a technician for a radio company during summers before college. Graduating from UVA in 1955, Richard joined the army, where he served as a Captain in the Signal Corp. A lifelong engineer and entrepreneur, Richard co-founded several technology companies including Aspheronics (night-vision instruments), Chorus Data Systems (image data processing), and Cuneiform (electronic typesetting). Operating out of Shenstone Farm in Leesburg, Richard was a thoroughbred breeder for the Saratoga sales in the 1970s and 1980s, where he long held the record for a yearling filly. A consummate horseman, Richard was a Whip for the Loudoun Hunt and can still be spotted wearing a scarlet coat during a hunt scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s film Marnie. Married to Diana Johnson of New Brunswick, NJ from 1959 to 1973, Richard is survived by his children Lorna, Chris and Cricket (Diana) and 6 grandchildren: Charlotte, Madelyn, Lilly, Grace, Ben and Will. Ellen Waterman, his loving companion of many years, saw him through to the end. There was reception at Cox Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville, Va. on February 1.

LINER NOTES Depending on cemetery regulations and/or personal preference, a burial liner, lawn crypt, or burial vault may be purchased to house a casket. The preferred “burial liner” is a solid box, which is more durable than the more portable sectional liner. A “lawn crypt” is essentially a premade tomb or vault of concrete and steel that is installed underground in an excavated area and covered with soil and grass. As in a mausoleum, the crypts may be placed side by side (“companion crypts”) or atop one another. A “burial vault” is made of reinforced concrete with a tar-coated cover that, along with the inclusion of a polymer or metal liner, ensures protection. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we strive to be different and set ourselves apart from other funeral homes in the area. Your family can trust us to go above and beyond to help you give your loved one a meaningful service that commemorates their life. To learn more about our services, please call (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton “The most important thing to arrive on your deathbed satisfied and grateful is to first live your life fully.” Maxime Lagacé

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Myra-Jean Muscar Myra-Jean Muscar, 74 of Warrenton, VA passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was born on April 4, 1945 in Oakland, CA to Thomas William Stemm and Helen Myra Benson. Myra grew up in Oakland, CA and moved east in 1966 and married Jake Muscar a year later. They shared almost 53 loving years together, during which time she helped raise their three boys of which she was extremely proud. She also enjoyed her time as a co-owner of the Stitching Post on Main Street and as a local Hospice volunteer. She shared her joy of music through singing and playing handbells in the Warrenton Chorale for 34 years and the Warrenton Presbyterian Church for 42 years. Myra loved working in her flower gardens, especially irises, both at home and at their cabin in West Virginia. She enjoyed making home-cooked meals, playing games with family and bridge with friends, cheering on her favorite sports teams and watching nature out her kitchen window while having a glass of wine. She will not only be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother (Meema), sister, aunt and friend, but also as a person of caring and compassion, giving of herself to others and living her faith. She is survived by husband Jake Muscar, Jr; sons Scott (Laura), Jim (Stacy), and Mark; grandchildren Emma, Tyler, Julia and Jake. She is also survived by her sisters Carolyn Nystrom and Marcia Stemm. The family will receive visitors on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm at Moser Funeral Home (233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186). A memorial service will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 11am at Warrenton Presbyterian Church (91 Main St., Warrenton, VA 20186), with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Warrenton Presbyterian Church Myra Muscar Memorial Fund at 91 Main St., Warrenton, VA 20186; or the Warrenton Chorale at PO Box 821, Warrenton, VA 20188-0821.

Saloma W. Schrock Saloma W. Schrock, 88, of Catlett, VA passed away in her home on January 30, 2020. She was born on November 20, 1931 in Delaware to the late William and Lydia Byler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Schrock, a daughter Linda Schrock, a granddaughter-inlaw Naomi Schrock and great-grandson Addison Schrock, son-in-law Ivan Swartzentruber, and four sisters and one brother. Mrs. Schrock was a homemaker and was known for her baking skills. In the past she was part owner of a bakery along with her sister. She was a faithful member of Faith Christian Fellowship in Catlett, Va. She is survived by her children, Nelson and (Barbara) Schrock of Kennedyville MD, James and (Janet) Schrock of Catlett VA, Mahala Schrock of Catlett VA, Jean Schrock of Catlett VA, Ernest and (Ellen) Schrock of Madison VA, and Gloria Swartzentruber of Abbeville SC. Fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. A sister Martha Yoder and a brother Simon (Cora) Byler both of Catlett, VA, brother-in-law Joe Miller of Mifflinburg PA and brother-in-law Wayne (Edna) Schrock of Catlett VA. The family received friends Sunday, February 2, 2020 from 5 to 8 pm at Dayspring Mennonite Church, 5522 Catlett Road, Midland, VA where a Funeral followed Monday February 3, 2020 at 10 am. Interment took place at Faith Christian Fellowship Cemetery, 3005 Dumfries Road, Midland, VA. Moser Funeral Home is serving the family and condolences may be given at moserfuneralhome.com

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Legal Notices Public Notice – Environmental Permit PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Fauquier County, Virginia. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: January 30, 2020 to February 29, 2020 PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit – Wastewater issued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Water Control Board APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: Fauquier County Public Schools, 320 Hospital Drive, Suite 40, Warrenton, VA 20186, VA0027278 NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY: H.M. Pearson Elementary School, 9347 Bastable Mill Rd., Catlett, VA 20119 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Fauquier County Public Schools has applied for a reissuance of a permit for the public H.M. Pearson Elementary School. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewaters from an elementary school at a rate of 0.0079 million gallons per day into a water body. The sludge will be hauled to the Remington Wastewater Treatment Plant for final disposal. The facility proposes to release the treated sewage wastewaters in the Cedar Run in Fauquier County in the Potomac watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: organic matter, solids, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, bacteria, pH, and total residual chlorine. HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requester, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit. CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQNorthern Regional Office by appointment, or may request electronic copies of the draft permit and fact sheet. Name: Caitlin Shipman Address: DEQ-Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193 Phone: (703) 583-3859 E-mail: caitlin.shipman@deq.virginia.gov

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 20, 2020 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1.

ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-19-011519 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Articles 5 and 15 to develop standards and definitions for Solar Facilities and allow Utility Scale Solar Facilities as a special use. (Amy Rogers, Staff) ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-20-012467 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Part 6 Article 13 (Sections 13-600 et seq.) to update and amend the enforcement provisions to bring them into compliance with the Code of Virginia. (Tracy Gallehr, Staff)

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

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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020, in the Warren Green Meeting Room at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the same location, to be followed by a public hearing to obtain citizen input on the following items: 1.

LEASE OF COUNTY PROPERTY AT THE AIRPORT TO SKYDIVE MAPLE GROVE, INC., DBA DC SKDYDIVING CENTER - A public hearing in accordance with Section 18.2-1800 et seq. of the Code of Virginia to consider whether to authorize a lease at the Airport to DC Skydiving Center to permit it to relocate from its current location at Warrenton Air Park. (Kevin J. Burke, Staff)

ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-19-012377 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend the minimum district size in the Business Park (BP) Zoning District. (Kara Krantz, Staff)

SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-19-011217, BRIAN C. & SHARON L. ROEDER (OWNERS / APPLICANTS) – THE SANCTUARY AT BARREL OAK – An application for two Category 9 Special Exceptions to operate a Resort and host Class C Events, and two Category 20 Special Exceptions to allow for a belowground sewage treatment facility and aboveground water storage and treatment facilities. The property is located at 3677 Grove Lane, Marshall District. (PIN 6050-34-9946-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff)

Copies of the above files (except as noted) are available for review in the County Administrator’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are requested to be present at the public hearing or send written comments prior to February 13, 2020, to the County Administrator’s Office. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Mrs. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 18 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia. There are no scheduled Public Hearings. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of the ordinance is available for review at the Town’s Administrative Offices, 18 Court Street, and can be examined by those interested Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Elizabeth A. Gillie Town Clerk

Run dates: 1/29/2020 & 2/5/2020

NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF WARRENTON The Council of the Town of Warrenton will consider appointments to fill vacancies to the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Warrenton. Any qualified residents of the Town who wish to be considered for appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals can contact Elizabeth Gillie, Town Clerk at 540-347-4505 or by email at egillie@warrentonva.gov The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting. Elizabeth A. Gillie, Town Clerk

Run dates: January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2020.

TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 18 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 2020-01 to amend Articles 11 and 12 as related to Variance Standards. The proposal is to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 11 Administration and Article 12 Definitions. The proposed amendments relate to the variance standards in accordance with the Code of Virginia §§ 15.2-2201, 15.2-2308, 15.2-2309, 15.2-2314, and 15.2-2308.1 and apply Town wide. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 2020-02 to amend Article 8 as related to Street Tree Standards. The proposal is to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 8 Landscaping, subsections 8-5.3 Location of Street Trees and 8-5.5 Street Tree Standards. The proposed amendments relate to the maintenance and replacement responsibilities of street trees and apply Town wide. People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. Copies of all applications and full versions of the proposed text amendment changes are available for review in the Department of Planning and Community Development located at 18 Court Street, Lower Level, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | Feburary 5, 2020

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CAREGIVERS WANTED

Culpeper; Fauquier & Prince Wm Areas EXCELLENT WAGES! 540-727-0024 for phone interview Mon- Fri Driver/Feed Warehouse Assistant

at Tri-County Feeds, Fashions, Finds located in Marshall, VA. Full-time position at our unique feed, tack and lifestyle store. We offer competitive pay, extensive training, professional development, employee discounts and purchase programs. This position may include weekends. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a high school graduate, clean driving record, able to life 50 to 100 pounds, team player and handle a fast-paced environment. Contact Mike @ 540.395.1029 fo info and to apply.

PIANIST & DRUMMER

at the The Ebenezer Baptist Church in Lignum, VA for Sunday morning worship services, weekly rehearsals and other occasions/services through the year. Contact 540-439-2227.

is seeking awesome people. Perm & Temp for store conversion. Sales associates, freight personnel, stockers, cleaning. Apply: stage.com

Plumbers EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECHS NEEDED.

Chuck Mullins Plumbing 540-937-4501 Full Time Employment

Diesel Mechanic

Join our General Excavation Company with over 30 years of experience completing the highest quality work in our area. Service truck, competitive wage, benefits to include medical, dental, vacation, retirement. Call Monomoy Services, 540-364-0441 Our work is all local. E.O.E.

LANDSCAPER - LABORER

full/time. Exp. with zero turn & walk behind mowers, edge, weed eat, mulch, fencing, & handyman work. Good driving record and references. Call 540-212-8971 or email resume to: nandwlandscapingllc@gmail. com

CDL Driver

(Will Train)

Small family owned business seeks another driver for its route based business. Requirements include: professional appearance, background check, drug test, clean driving record and ability to lift 75 lbs. Great pay + 401(K) Call Mr. Knight (703)894-8000

Full Time Employment

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

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

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | February 5, 2020

BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Heating and Air Conditioning

Heating and Air Conditioning

Excavation

Home Improvment NUTTERS PAINTING & SERVICES -SPECIALIZING IN •Painting (Int&Ext)  • Siding  

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Warrenton | $424,900 Brick rambler in town. New roof and HVAC system. Basement could be used as an in law suite. Home has a fireplace, cute as a button. Call Today! Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

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Warrenton | $375,000

Amissville | $449,000 Peaceful Serenity Await you at this 17+ acre farm with lovely mountain and pastoral views. This brick home is 3 BR, 3.5 BA and is well placed overlooking the pond.

Call Temple Leavell | 540.222.6074

This seller is super motivated! Home is 3 BR, 2.5 BA w/2 car garage on a 1 acre lot on DC side of Warrenton at the end of a private cul de sac.Â

OPEN HOUSE FEB 9TH 1-3PM 7340 Fleetwood Ct. Warrenton, VA 20187 Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700

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Warrenton | $750,000

Midland | $1,100,000 Gorgeous Custom Rambler only 3 years young! UPGRADES GALORE! 4BR, 2.5 BA, 10'Ft ceilings with Colonial 10,000 SF Home on 10 private acres. 500 SF Kitchen with sub zero fridge, 500 SF master custom trim, wood floor, gas fireplace, quartz counter tops, huge eat in island with tons of storage, bedroom with extra large master bathroom and a mini fridge. Finished basement with in-law suite and tile back splash, top of the line stainless appliances including gas pro range and wine frig, beautiful full kitchen, bar area, prewired high speed internet through out the house, and media room. bathrooms with high end fixtures and tile baths, Stone fireplace with gas logs in family room. This home sits on 4 acres just 8 minutes to old town Warrenton. This one is a show stopper! FEBRUARY 8th 11-2PM | 1585 Aquia Rd Midland, VA 22728 | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409 Call Judy Rose | 540.359.5366

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Midland | $579,000 Lake Front Home on 5 Acres w/4 Bd, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths! Main Level & Upper Level Master In Ground Pool, Hot Tub, Extensive Decking Call Edie Grassi | 540.878.1308

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Catlett | $569,000 Front Royal | $254,900 3 level w/ 3 BR, 3.5 BA, fully finished townhouse Huge colonial on almost 10 acres with 4 BR, 2.5 BA close to Quantico and Garrisonville. Extra in Blue Ridge Shadows. Enjoy golfing while large family room w/fireplace, 2 car garage, enjoying the mountain view. Commuter route large deck, and horses allowed. only 5 min away. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659 Call Jackie Douglass | 540.687.1263

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Luray | $224,900 This home is ready and waiting for new owners! Custom build colonial w/ garage, 3 BR and 2.5 BA. Ready for occupancy, call today! Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

Today's Tip:

Thinking about some big renovations for your home? While you're pricing out that garage conversion make sure you are getting the correct county permits. Saving the 'hassle' now may cause a bigger hassle when you sell your home in the future. Some appraisers and home inspectors do the extra step of checking that your renovation was cleared by the county. If it is not, you may not find a buyer that can accept the risk.

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Jeffersonton 3 bedroom colonial featuring an oversized garage in Jeffersonton. Enjoy 3 peaceful private acres, only 8 miles from the conveniences of Warrenton. Fully fenced yard for dogs. Call Jackie Douglass | 540.687.1263

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Warrenton | $495,000 Cape cod on 3 acres just outside of Warrenton. Master on first floor, 2 on upper level with bonus room. Unfinished basement, 2 car garage, porch and deck. Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

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