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Boh and Jessica Brown with K-9 Caring Angels were at Mary Walter to provide support for families and staff.

‘Wyatt was a sweet boy, with a sweet disposition’ Mary Walter school family comes together to grieve first-grader and his mother

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

About 80 people, a mix of parents, children and school staff, gathered at Mary Walter Elementary School Monday morning while schools were closed for the Presidents Day holiday to mourn the death of 6-year-old Wyatt Norwood, See MARY WALTER, page 5

17-year-old could be returned to Fauquier in a few days after waiving extradition

By Robin Earl

Times Staff writer

When police arrived at a Durham, North Carolina, Target store the afternoon of Feb. 15 to apprehend a suspected shoplifter, they found 17-year-old Levi LEVI NORWOOD Norwood of Midland, who is accused of killing his mother, Jennifer Norwood, and 6-year-old brother, Wyatt Norwood, at their home on Friday, Feb. 14.

Norwood was carrying some

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Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Hook speaks at a press conference Sunday. store merchandise when he was interviewed by police: hair dye, some clothing and a backpack, said Sgt. James Hartman of the Fauquier

County Sheriff’s Office at a 1 p.m. press conference on Sunday, Feb. 16.

See NORWOOD, page 4

First robot-assisted surgeries scheduled at Fauquier Hospital

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

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Dr. Benjamin Wampler gets in position to start up the da Vinci Xi.

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Fauquier Hospital surgeons are excited about a new tool that will help them with abdominal surgeries. The $1.8 million surgical robot – the Intuitive da Vinci Xi – is designed to assist surgeons with hernia, colon, kidney, prostate, gallbladder and bariatric procedures.

The first surgeries using the robot will be performed Thursday, Feb. 20. Dr. Benjamin Wampler and Dr. Andrew Gordon will each perform hernia operations; Dr. Elizabeth Alexandra Zubowicz will perform a sleeve surgery. (The bariatric procedure removes about 80 percent of the stomach, leaving a sleeve-shaped organ.) All three surgeons are with Northern Virginia Surgical Specialists.

They agree that the robot offers surgeons better control, which can result in less disruption of surrounding tissue and, in many cases, less post-operative pain for the patient than with traditional laparoscopic surgeries.

The surgery using the robot is still laparoscopic, in that instruments and a camera enter the body through small incisions. The difference, said the surgeons, is in the level of precision they can achieve with the new technology.

General surgeon Wampler explained that the four sterile “arms” of the robot are completely controlled by the surgeon at all times. One arm has a camera, managed by a foot pedal the surgeon controls; two arms use tiny instruments caSee ROBOT, page 2

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Board of Supervisors considers broadband and skydiving

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

At the Feb. 13 Board of Supervisors meeting: • Board members unanimously adopted a resolution to suspend indefinitely fiber-optic cable expansion in the county in favor of pursuing the wireless broadband initiative “more rigorously.”

• Supervisors also unanimously adopted an amendment to change the minimum district size in a business park zoning district from 5 acres to 3. The amendment will affect zoning districts in New Baltimore, Catlett and Midland.

• John King, a longtime organizer of the Fauquier Flying Circus, spoke at a public hearing on whether to grant a lease at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport to DC Skydiving Center. King said that he was concerned that the planes operated by the skydiving operation would damage the experience of the Flying Circus and disrupt local churches and Midland Christian Academy. County attorney Kevin Burke said the skydiving firm has agreed to accommodate church services and funerals, and that the only matter being considered was whether to grant a lease for office and storage space. The FAA requires the airport to allow the skydiving firm to land at the airport. Supervisors Rick Gerhardt (Cedar Run) and Chris Granger (Center) both said they understood King’s concerns but that granting the lease was in the best interests of the county. The measure passed unanimously.

The fiscal year 2021 budget process will begin

at the next board of supervisors meeting on March 12. “The budget is the most important thing we do,” said Mary Leigh McDaniel (Marshall).

The Sanctuary at Barrel Oak

One item not up for vote during Thursday’s meeting was the question of the proposed Sanctuary at Barrel Oak in Delaplane, which would include a 42-room resort, dining facilities and allow for up to 78 events per year; the resort would need four special exemptions from the county. The proposal has met with fierce opposition from residents and local preservation groups, among them Piedmont Environmental Council and Mosby Heritage Area Association, who say the proposal would threaten the rural character of the county.

Brian Roeder, who owns Barrel Oak Winery and proposed the resort, postponed his request for special exemptions before Thursday’s board of supervisors meeting, explaining that he did not think the proposal had enough votes to pass. (Last October, the planning commission voted 3-2 not to recommend the proposal to supervisors.)

Roeder told the Fauquier Times that he believes there is “zero question” that the majority of Fauquier residents support his proposal, adding that more letters were sent to the board supporting the proposal than opposing it, and that comments online were mostly supportive. He maintained his argument that “smart growth initiatives” like his are essential for making agriculture viable in the county and minimizing the loss of farmland.

He said that when agriculture is no longer profitable for a landowner, they often sell the land to a housing developer. The resort, he said, would create a viable alternative to “rural sprawl” by “enhancing” agriculture and encouraging visitors to spend more time and money in the county, increasing the tax base and giving small farmers a local market for their goods. “That’s where you save the land,” he said. He added that “his is part of a bigger process” to avert the loss of farmland.

He acknowledged that opposition to his proposal is well-organized, but maintained it represents a minority of the community at large. He said he does not know what the future holds for the proposal, but he hopes “thoughtful, reasoned analysis” will prevail.

Speaking during citizen’s time, Roeder thanked county staff for their “very high level of professionalism” throughout the application process, and said that despite opposition to his proposal, he still believes that his plan and others like it are the best way to preserve the agricultural character of the county. “Napa Valley is an example of what Fauquier could be,” he told the supervisors.

Pushback against any future reintroduction of the plan promises to be intense. Jennifer Moore, speaking on Thursday to the supervisors on behalf of Mosby Heritage Area Association, said that “there will be a strong opposition” to the plan if it is revived.

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Robot-assisted surgeries coming to Fauquier ROBOT, from page 1 pable of cutting, suturing and cauterizing; the fourth arm, which can be locked in place, can hold surrounding tissue. “Because we can be more precise, there is less disruption to surrounding tissue,” Wampler said.

He said that the incisions through which the instruments move inside the body are smaller, and the camera provides better visualization.

Zubowicz added that the arms on the instruments are longer, so they can move further into the body if necessary.

She explained that the instruments on the arms have intricate gears that allow the surgeon to move the instruments more naturally.

“The instruments are very flexible.

They mimic everything you are doing.” With regular laparoscopic surgery, she said, the instruments just open and close; “with the robot, we can suture and cut the sutures … We

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used to have to tack things in place.”

She said sutures cause less damage.

Gordon said that electricity can be sent to a specific part of the instruments, so an area can be cauterized while it’s being cut. The energy can even be dispersed to just the tip of the instrument for pinpoint cauterization.

Zubowicz pointed out that the robot provides a big advantage in hernia surgery. Instead of just positioning a mesh patch over the hole in the tissue caused by the hernia, surgeons can pull the two sides of the rift together, suture them together and then add a mesh over that for security.

She said that studies have shown that this method results in better function of the muscles after surgery.

Gordon agreed, “We used to do what’s called ‘bridge repair,’” referring to the way the mesh “bridges” the two sides of the tissue. “The function of the abdominal was not as ideal” with that method. With the ro-

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General surgeon Dr. Benjamin Wampler looks at the screen while working the controls of Fauquier Hospital’s new da Vinci Xi surgical robot while and Dr. Elizabeth Alexandra Zubowicz manipulates the robot’s “arms.” Below, an example of an instrument used in robotic surgery. bot, he said, “We can do much more precise, durable repairs.”

He said, “The robot allows you to simulate the natural movements of the surgeon’s fingers, hand, wrist and elbows. You have all the range of motion.”

Zubowicz said that since she specializes in bariatric surgery, she often has to confront the problem of cutting through a very large abdominal wall.

“That makes traditional laparoscopic surgery difficult. But since the robot does the hard work, I don’t have to use physical strength to do that.”

She sees another plus: “Surgeons often suffer from carpel tunnel, neck, back and wrist problems because of the work they do. With the robot, that completely goes away. I think it will extend the careers of surgeons.”

The physicians point out that not every patient is a candidate for robotic surgery. Wampler said, “Someone with a lot of scar tissue, from a lot of previous surgeries, for instance,” would not

be a good candidate.

Gordon is the only one of the surgeons who received da Vinci training as part of his medical education. “It was built into my training,” he said.

Zubowicz completed robotics training during her residency; she had further training more recently through Intuitive.

Wampler accomplished all his robotics training post-residency, within the last few years.

Zubowicz said that OB-GYN and urological specialists will be able to utilize the robots as well, after they become certified.

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Levi Norwood charged with murder NORWOOD, from page 1 Norwood presented Durham police with a false name, but his description -- including short purple hair -- led authorities to connect him to the Virginia homicides, said Hartman. In the Target parking lot, police also located the car Norwood allegedly stole Friday night from the Rogue’s Road/Crockett Park area of Midland – a 2007 Toyota Camry that had been reported stolen at 7:30 a.m. Saturday.

Norwood “was quiet and cooperative” during his arrest, said Hartman; he did not have a firearm in his possession.

The Liberty High School junior has been charged on two counts of murder in the shooting deaths of this mother and brother. Norwood is also accused of shooting his father, Joshua Norwood, who confronted his son when he arrived home to find his wife and son dead. The 37-year-old father was treated at a local hospital for “upper body trauma from a gunshot” and has been released, said Hartman.

Levi Norwood appeared in a Durham, North Carolina, court Monday and waived his right to an extradition hearing. Sgt. James Hartman of the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office said he anticipates Norwood will be transported back to Fauquier County

in a few days. He will be held in a regional juvenile detention center pending future court hearings in Fauquier County, said Hartman.

Daniel Meier, Norwood’s defense attorney for shoplifting and stolen vehicle charges in Durham, asked that the courtroom be closed to the public during the hearing.

“He’s a 17-year-old kid facing serious allegations,” Meier said. “We don’t know anything that’s going on with him and I think, at least until we knew what was going on with him, and knew what it was, I just don’t think it would have been fair, especially as a child, being in front of the camera with the media in there.”

During the Sunday press conference, Fauquier County Sheriff Robert Mosier said that Norwood has not been interviewed yet by police about the alleged shootings and no firearm has been recovered. He added that he knows of no connection that Norwood might have to North Carolina.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Hook said there may be additional charges placed as the criminal investigation continues, but he does not yet know whether he will seek to charge Norwood as an adult.

Mosier said that the Camry Norwood was driving has not been

Supervisors support Taylor Middle School expansion/renovation Auburn expansion put on back burner

By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

Fauquier County supervisors made it clear Thursday that they are in favor of making Taylor Middle School the centerpiece of the long-discussed middle school renovation/expansion project.

At a Feb. 13 work session, Supervisor Chris Granger (Center District) spoke at length in favor of renovating and expanding Taylor Middle School.

Holder Trumbo (Scott District) and Chris Butler (Cedar Run District) concurred with Granger’s outline, which would make construction at Taylor a priority after the renovation and expansion of Cedar Lee Middle School. The Bealeton school construction is slated to move forward imminently and would add 300 seats to the school, making room for students who currently attend Taylor but who live closer to Cedar Lee. Under this plan, Taylor Middle School, once renovated, would become the sole middle school in town. Warrenton Middle School would be repurposed for other school division needs.

School board members had wanted to include expansion – by up to 300 seats -- of Auburn Middle School in New Baltimore in the plan, but supervisors would like to see that project put on hold for now.

Granger said that he is “complete-

ly open” to an expansion of Auburn Middle School, either concurrently or soon after the construction at Taylor. Granger proposed that the school board explore the possibility of seeking a single construction contract for both Taylor and Auburn in a bid to reduce overall costs.

Citing Taylor’s historical significance as the county’s first black high school Granger said that choosing to renovate Taylor instead of Warrenton was largely supported by the community.

According to data presented

by Fauquier finance director John Munch, the combined cost of the proposed projects at Cedar Lee, Taylor and Auburn would be about $68.9 million. The annual debt service cost, assuming the projects were 90% funded by debt, would reach about $4.6 million by FY 2025, with a $0.041 impact on the tax rate.

Removing the Auburn expansion project from the plan would reduce the overall price tag by about $9.9 million.

Supervisors seemed eager to reach consensus as soon as next month.

Mary Leigh McDaniel (Marshall District) did not reveal which proposal she would support but said that whichever proposal the board decides to fund, it is important to move past this question quickly to deal with other matters. “Getting this issue nailed down is probably the single biggest impediment to what we’re trying to deal with” moving into the budget season, she said.

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The home on Elk Run Road where the bodies of Jennifer and Wyatt Norwood were found. searched yet. “We are going to bring that to Fauquier as part of the investigation.” He said that should happen in the next couple of days, adding that it is not known whether there is a gun in the car, “but we anticipate that.”

During the press conference, Mosier elaborated on the search for Norwood, which began after Joshua Norwood escaped from his home on Elk Run Road after confronting his son. Injured, the father said he escaped the house via the front door and called 911 on his cellphone, Mosier said.

When police arrived, they had reason to believe Levi Norwood was still in the house, “with access to numerous firearms,” police said in a Saturday press release.

Deputies tried “every method” to make contact but were unable to, said Mosier. About 10:15 p.m., police forced their way in. When they searched the house, they found Norwood was not there. Mosier said that there were at least three exits in the home, and windows on all sides. The

house has woods in back and neighbors on either side. It’s not known when Levi Norwood left the house.

Overnight, bloodhounds tracked Norwood about 10 miles to the Rogue’s Road area near Crockett Park, said Mosier. The distance from one location to the other is closer to 5 miles, but the trail of Norwood’s movements was circuitous, leading through woods, outbuildings and along roadways. Mosier said he believed Norwood was traveling on foot.

The scent ended where the car had been stolen, said Mosier. He added that he does not know of any connection Norwood may have had to the car or its owner and said he does not know whether the keys had been left in the vehicle.

The bodies of Jennifer and Wyatt Norwood have been removed from their home and are with the chief medical examiner, who will decide the cause of death, said Hook.

Mosier indicated that both experienced upper body trauma from gunshot wounds.

Canis Maximus kennel owner charged with four additional counts of animal cruelty

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Irina Barrett, the owner of the Canis Maximus kennel in Broad Run, was charged Feb. 12 with four felony counts of animal cruelty. On Jan. 28, she had been charged with one felony count of animal cruelty causing the death of an animal and one misdemeanor count of inadequate animal care. She paid a $2,500 bond relating to those charges; a hearing will be held on March 25.

Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than 70 dogs -- mostly Doberman pinschers and French bulldogs -- from the Canis Maximus kennel, 6205 Beverleys Mill Road in Broad Run on Jan. 28. More than 50 poultry and other companion animals were also removed at that time, according to Sgt. James Hartman, Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office spokesman. The Fauquier SPCA has been caring for the animals.

Hartman said that on Wednesday, Feb. 12, an Animal Control Unit deputy obtained four additional warrants for Barrett, based upon the medical condition of four particular dogs. Hartman said that when seized, the dogs are alleged to have been in dire need of

veterinary care. He added, “It is further alleged this lack of care has caused severe and undue suffering.”

At the time the dogs were removed from the kennel, Hartman said, “The dogs were found to be in inadequate conditions and suffering from neglect, without access to food and water.”

Deputies took Barrett into custody at her Broad Run residence, Hartman said. She was held on a $4,000 secured bond at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center, which she paid the same day. A hearing to decide ownership of 76 dogs that were being housed at Canis Maximus has been scheduled for March 10 at 1 p.m.

The police investigation began in January, according to the search warrant, when Barrett left a female Doberman pinscher puppy named Yeva at the Main Street Veterinary Hospital in Reisterstown, Maryland; it died there.

Hartman said that the deceased dog “was transferred to the Fauquier Health Department Agriculture Laboratory for necropsy. Animal Control 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.”

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Mary Walter school family comes together to grieve first-grader and his mother MARY WALTER, from page 1 a first-grader at the school, and his mother, Jennifer Norwood, 34.

Police have said they believe that Wyatt’s older brother, a 17-year-old Liberty High School junior, fatally shot his mother and brother at their Midland home Feb. 14. Levi Norwood has been charged with two counts of murder. He was apprehended in North Carolina on Saturday, Feb. 15; it is expected that he will be extradited back to Fauquier in a few days.

Mary Walter Elementary School Principal Alex O’Dell remembered that “Wyatt was a sweet boy, with a sweet disposition … And his mom … she would walk him up the sidewalk to school in the mornings.”

One mother whose son was Wyatt’s friend said that Wyatt "was a quiet little boy who didn’t talk much, but when he got excited about something …” She smiled through her tears, remembering the first-grader.

She also wondered how to explain things to her son. “It might hit home Tuesday, when he goes to school and Wyatt isn’t there,” she worried.

O’Dell spoke to the gathering, answering questions and explaining to parents what resources would be available Tuesday to help children cope with the loss of their classmate. He said everyone at Mary Walter would work to make Tuesday as normal as possible for the children. “We will maintain a normal schedule. We want the children to understand that they are safe here.”

Extra mental health professionals -- counselors, social workers and psychologists -- would be on hand at Mary Walter Tuesday for children or staff members who want to talk, said O’Dell.

He emphasized that staff would not address the details of the tragedy with the children, but they would be there to answer questions simply and hon-

Wyatt and Jennifer Norwood from a Facebook post in 2016. estly -- and to offer reassurance. He said staff would encourage children to talk to their parents about how they were feeling. “All of us have different takes on this. We want parents to handle it in their own way.

Every family deals with grief differently.”

School Board members Donna Grove (Cedar Run), Stephanie Litter-Reber (Lee) and Suzanne Sloane (Scott) were also present to provide support and answer questions. They helped distribute handouts about children’s common reactions to trauma.

About 10 minutes into O’Dell’s discussion, 10 therapy dogs walked through the cafeteria with their handlers. Everyone stopped to watch the parade of canines while O’Dell explained that the dogs had come to provide comfort to anyone who wished to visit with them. Therapy dogs would be available on Tuesday as well, he said.

Sonny Madsen, founder of K-9 Caring Angels, was one of the trainers who brought dogs to Mary Walter. She lives in Fauquier, “so when I heard about what happened I wanted to help. We got the OK at 10 o’clock last night. They all rearranged their schedules to be here,” she said of the other trainers. Madsen said that eight or nine dogs were

School division provides resources for parents in wake of fatal shootings

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Liberty High School families also offered support Monday

Frank Finn, Fauquier’s assistant superintendent for student services and special education, spoke at a press conference Sunday about what the school division will be doing to support students and staff. He said the school team met to finalize plans to ensure that counselors would be available to answer questions and work through the tragedy.

Liberty High School in Bealeton was open Monday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., when counselors were available to speak with parents and students in the Eagle room and the library.

School spokeswoman Tara Helkowski said Monday afternoon that a few parents took advantage of the opportunity.

Frequent age-related reactions to a traumatic event Preschool and young school-aged children: • Fear of continued danger • Difficulty sleeping • Regression in speech or self-care skills • Helplessness • Separation anxiety • Acting out traumatic events School-aged children: • Persistent concern over their own safety or the safety of others • Guilt or shame over what they did or did not do during the traumatic event • Difficulty falling asleep, fear of sleeping alone, or frequent nightmares • Difficulty concentrating in school • Physical complaints, such as headaches or stomachaches • For some children, engaging in reckless or aggressive behavior Adolescents: • Feeling self-conscious about their emotional responses to the traumatic event • Feelings of fear and vulnerability • Anger and other strong emotions • For some adolescents, engaging in reckless or aggressive behavior, including self-harm, or threatening harm to self or others Adults: • Changes in eating or sleeping habits • Unexplained aches or pains • Difficulty concentrating • Low energy • Feelings of helplessness or hopelessness • Feelings of anger and angry outbursts Source: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: http://www.NCTSN.org

scheduled for Tuesday morning.

Several of the animals that were greeting children Monday are rescue dogs. Karen Wolfrey of Manassas was there with Nugget, a rescued boxer.

“I lost my son in January in an accident,” she said.

“I think it’s important to come to things like this.

These are amazing dogs who know who needs love, and they know how to give it.”

Chris Williams of Woodbridge was present with a 4-year-old rescue dog. “He loves attention,” said Williams. He said he got a call Sunday night, but didn’t hear the message until he woke up at 4 a.m. Monday. “When I got up this morning, I just got dressed and came right over.”

O’Dell said that no memorial services had been planned yet for Wyatt or his mother. He has been in touch with the family, but nothing has been settled.

He encouraged parents to speak to the mental health professionals present in the school that morning about how to help their children. “We are here to support your child, to support our staff. If you have concerns about your child, I’m here. Just give me a call.”

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William Semple on run for Warrenton Town Council: ‘Before you run, you have to walk’

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

It’s a phrase borrowed from the corporate world: “managing by walking around.”

William Semple of Warrenton, newly announced candidate for the town council, said in an interview Thursday that he’d like to govern by walking around.

Semple said that he has spent the last few months walking around Ward 2 with his poodle Sophie, talking to residents about their concerns.

The current occupant of the Ward 2 seat, Alec Burnett, said Monday that he will be running for reelection. All ward seats will be decided in a May election; winners will take office in July. At-large council seats and Mayor Carter Nevill’s position are not up for reelection until 2022.

Although Semple thinks the town council is doing a good job, he would like to see its members engage more in the community.

Semple said, “I think Alec’s [Burnett] a good guy. He’s a smart guy and has been a part of this community for a long time. I’m not running against anyone -- or anything. I’m running for the ward.”

He also emphasized that he thinks the town has a strong staff. Town

William Semple is running for the Ward 2 seat on the Warrenton Town Council.

Here he is with his favorite walking companion, Sophie.

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Manager “Brandie Schaeffer is very effective,” he said.

He added, “the police force is superb, the town staff is marvelous. I don’t have any real complaint. I just want to take things one step further.”

Communication is a priority for Semple. “You get on council and it’s the last you ever hear from them.

They don’t communicate with their constituents,” he said.

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parency. “The decisions we make locally affect us much more than anything happening on the national scene. When policy is being developed locally, citizens don’t get involved until it’s fairly far along. They need to know about things earlier, so they can be prepared to respond.

There should be no surprises.”

Semple envisions a ward-specific newsletter and website that lets people know what’s coming up for discussion at council meetings. “They need to be involved in what happens to their neighborhoods.”

Semple is a U.S. Navy veteran and entrepreneur who licensed his patented search technology to Fortune 500 companies. In addition, Semple has been a senior development officer for the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington Opera and National Trust for Historic Preservation. He said he has also been a consultant to national associations on strategic planning and membership development.

And, he plays clarinet in the Fauquier Community Band.

The 73-year-old admits that some of the people he engages with while walking on the Greenway don’t know who represents them or even what ward they are in. “I didn’t either, until I started walking. If I am elected, they’ll know who I am.” He said he’ll make it easy for constituents to reach out to him and share concerns.

Semple admitted, “I see myself as the problem that needs to be solved.”

He said he doesn’t attend council meetings in person; he watches them on video from home; he claims his idea for “push technology” would engage more people.

He added that even though he did not attend all the comprehensive plan public meetings over the past few months, “I have downloaded every snippet of information I could find online about the comprehensive plan and been in conversations with the planning department.”

Semple said he believes in “or-

The sanctity of neighborhoods

Asked to define his candidacy to represent Ward 2 of the Warrenton Town Council, William Semple said it’s all about the “sanctity of neighborhoods.” That tracks with the issue in town he is most often associated with. Semple was among the residents who filed a lawsuit challenging the Warrenton Town Council’s 2017 approval of a development along Walker Drive.

The development was proposed three years ago, for 116 apartments and condos as well as a towncenter-type development with shops, restaurants and office space that they hope will also feature an entertainment outlet such as a movie theater or bowling alley.

The council voted to rezone 15 parcels on a 31-acre site along Walker Drive from light industrial (a designation that allowed a wide variety of commercial development, including hotels and restaurants, but not residential) to mixed-use overlay development.

Semple, along with other neighbors, filed a lawsuit challenging the council’s approval of the plan.

(Judge Jeffrey Parker, reviewing the case at the circuit court level, removed Semple from the case because he lives near but not adjacent to Walker Drive, as the others do, and thereby lacked standing.) Parker ruled against the town residents and they say they are taking their case to the Virginia Supreme Court this spring. ganic growth, not in peripheral growth that causes undue pressure to the town.”

He said he wants to make sure the comprehensive plan doesn’t give future councils too much flexibility.

“We should have a vision of what we want Warrenton to be.”

He said in a press release announcing his candidacy, “On the ballot is the future of Warrenton. Shall we continue to be a neighborly small town or another sprawling suburban center with mounting crime, higher taxes and services stretched beyond capacity?”

Semple said in the release that “he views with alarm the town's vision to inflate the population... fueled by rezonings, special exceptions and variances; taxpayer-funded expansion to the sewer plant and sharply increased density. The plan is a solution in search of a problem,” he said.

“What we have here is a failure of imagination.”

He added in the press release that the comprehensive plan being developed calls for a strong “live-work community.” He asked, “Do we really want Warrenton to develop three to four levels of multi-family housing over commercial in the business district? Warrenton as we know it today would evaporate. I lived in Clarendon (Arlington) during early days as an urban village. Many of these images would be perfectly fine in Arlington. But here?”

Semple said the town's plan for the future should be decided by the See SEMPLE, page 7

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Town Councilman Brett Hamby committed to improving infrastructure ‘Public works nerd’ seeks second term in Ward 3

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

Warrenton Town Councilman Brett Hamby (Ward 3) self-identifies as a public works nerd.

He worries about the integrity of the pipes that carry water from the town’s reservoir to the water production plant. Unfunded mandates around stormwater management keep him up at night. He knows what it means when water runs over the waterfall on Airlie Road (the reservoir is full) and he knows how many town wells there are (six, though not all of them are active).

He said in an interview last Thursday that he is particularly proud of the work accomplished over the last 16 to 18 months to bring the wastewater treatment plant from 1980s technology into the 21st century.

The upgraded plant – a $9.5 million project that will be online in July 2020 -- will reduce nutrients like phosphates and nitrogen in the processed water that flows into the stream behind the wastewater plant.

Better practices and equipment mean better quality output, said Hamby.

A Prince William County firefighter who was elected to town council for the first time in 2016, Hamby, 44, is the chairman of the public works committee and also serves on the finance committee. He is running again – so far, unopposed -- to serve Ward 3. The election will be in May. He explained what he thinks is an urgent problem: inflow and infiltration, or “I and I.” Inflow is water that

flows directly into the sewer collection system (primarily surface water runoff); infiltration is groundwater that seeps into the system. Simply put, the pipes that carry wastewater to the treatment plant in town are compromised; which allows rainwater to seep into them. The inflow is being diluted, so more water by volume is treated than is necessary. Hamby said, “We have a limit on how much wastewater we can treat and all this rainwater puts us over that limit.”

He said, “There are so many holes in the system. Rainwater is getting in everywhere, Old Town areas, in Rady Park … It is a very large project, but we are making an effort to close the system as quickly as possible by digging up and fixing the old pipes.”

There are seven water basins in Warrenton. “We are going basin to basin, fixing those holes.”

It’s one example, he said, of the infrastructure work that needs to be done in the town. “We’re playing catch up.”

He said, “This is the stuff people pay for. When you turn on the tap, you expect clean, safe water. You want it to work.”

He followed up in an email, “I think that water is our most precious resource. We are working to improve both our water production and purification facilities along with upgrading our wastewater plant. Protecting our citizens and the environment is our top priority.”

Hamby said he’s learned a lot since joining the town council, but

“I think that water is our most precious resource.

We are working to improve both our water production and purification facilities along with upgrading our wastewater plant. Protecting our citizens and the environment is our top priority.”

BRETT HAMBY

‘Before you run, you have to walk’ SEMPLE, from page 6 newly elected council, rather than by the “lame duck council.”

He said, “To go along with the plan that accomplishes some of these goals but keeps it all sane, we also need execution, and this is where the rubber meets the road: the devil is in the details. Our scope must remain consistent with an overall vision of what the town can and should be. I am for appropriate, organic growth, but feel that growth for growth’s sake is not the way to preserve the values we cherish in this town.”

Semple, whose family has lived in Fauquier for generations, has a deep connection to Warrenton’s historic district. He and his wife Sally live in an 1880 Victorian home in Ward 2. He said he personally has done work on the home and

the “guest cottage” behind it.

“I built this room,” he said, referring to a bright study with lots of polished wood and well-maintained details. “I’m not afraid to get a book to learn how to do something, get a hammer and a saw and do it. I learn, I do, I make mistakes and I learn.”

Semple believes Ward 2 is eclectic, and that’s a strength. He talks about a neighbor who survives on disability payments. “I helped him get his driver’s license back, I helped him get his voting rights back. He can’t do heavy labor, but he can hold a ladder. We built this room together. That’s neighborhood.”

He concluded, “I love Warrenton. I want to find a way to inspire people to believe in this town.”

Robin Earl can be reached at rearl@fauquier.com

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Brett Hamby is running for reelection in Ward 3 on the Warrenton Town Council. added that the town’s staff deserves a lot of credit for the positive direction the town is taking. “The Town Council has done a good job working together to set priorities, and the staff has followed through.”

He mentioned that Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer, Community Development Director Frank Cassidy, and Stephanie Miller, director of Finance and Procurement in particular are doing a great job.

He also gave a shout out to Warrenton’s new police chief, Michael Kochis. “I spent two hours with Mike.

He has a wealth of experience and is going to work out well.” Hamby said Kochis has only been on the job since Feb. 3, but is already making progress on community outreach. Hamby chuckled when he told the story of running into someone who had experienced firsthand the new chief’s willingness to reach out and talk to the public. “Mike talked with them for 20 minutes. They wanted to know if we were making him do it. But he’s just a community guy.”

Hamby also noted Denise Harris’s efforts to include town residents in drafting priorities for the comprehensive plan. Harris is the planning manager in the Community Development Department. “Denise has taken the comprehensive plan and run with it. She’s found new ways of getting public input. I’ve been impressed with the staff’s approach.

The public is very involved.”

Hamby is particularly enthusiastic about Warrenton’s new town hall on Main Street. The building has been purchased and is currently being renovated. “It’s going to be great. We really needed the space.” He said that the first-floor area being renovated to be used as a public space will be able to hold about 200 people. The current town hall can seat 49. “It’s cavernous,” he said of the building.

Hamby said that when a meeting of town employees is called now, “everyone has to stand up and make their way over to town hall” from where their offices are, scattered around town. “And if there are too many people, we have to try to find a space big enough, like the police station.”

He said, “The new town hall is

“We’ve enacted some good financial policies and the town is in a solid financial position.”

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going to be great for us. And we can sell some town properties that we won’t need any more” once office space is consolidated.

Since Ward 3 includes Warrenton’s Main Street, Hamby has been pleased to see the improvements that have been made to make life better for businesses. “We have changed the way we do business licenses. It was taking so long. Now we have a ‘business license in a day’ policy and most of the time, we can do that.”

Having regular meetings between town staff and merchants is another positive change, Hamby said.

He pointed out that when he first ran for council, there were 10 to 13 vacant stores on Main Street, “we are down to two or three now.” He credits the town staff as well as the team at Experience Old Town Warrenton for that progress.

Another boon for businesses: the BPOL tax was reduced while the town was able to maintain its tax rate. “We’ve enacted some good financial policies and the town is in a solid financial position,” he said.

In between talk of the new police cars the town has been able to acquire and better transparency for town business through the website and livestreaming of council meetings, Hamby’s conversation will slip back into the weeds of public works projects given half a chance.

It was a good time to ask what he’s looking forward to tackling during his next term if he secures a council seat for another four years. “Ward 3 is the only one without a public park, a park for kids. We haven’t been able to secure the right property for it.”

Hamby admitted that although the work of the town council is worth doing, he doesn’t relish the campaign process.

Why do it? He shrugged and said simply, “It’s my home. I grew up here. This is where I live.”

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Directors of the State Bank of Remington marked the bank’s golden anniversary on Feb. 7, 1963. From left, R.A. Fifield, Russell C. Bowen, Harry B. Brittle, John B. Chilton, John W. Stone, H.A. Brown, T. Leo McCarthy and Dr. E.H. Ashby.

FAUQUIER FLASHBACKS FROM THE FAUQUIER TIMES 75 Years Ago Feb. 22, 1945 Chief Boatswain Percy Lee Mercer, U.S. Navy, of Catlett has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for “heroic and meritorious” action when an enemy plane attack started a fire among planes massed on a carrier deck on Nov. 25, 1944. “His utter disregard of his own safety and his prompt action were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service,” wrote Vice Admiral John S. McCain (grandfather of the late Sen. John McCain of Arizona.)

The establishment of a pay scale for prisoners of war for farm work, if and when they become available, will be the topic of a hearing on Feb. 23, according to County Agent Walter Nourse.

The Southern Railways Bealeton grade crossing, which has claimed five lives in the past 12 years, the last a little more than a month ago, missed out on a sixth last Saturday afternoon, but destroyed a truck loaded with lumber from the nearby Virginia Manufacturing Company’s yard.

50 Years Ago Feb. 19, 1970 John W. Lainhart III was elected president of the Fauquier National Bank at its stockholders meeting Tuesday, to succeed Louis B. Stephenson Jr., who will retire March 1.

Mr. Stephenson has headed the bank for nearly 14 years, and Mr. Lainhart joined the bank in 1964 as a cashier, was made vice president in 1968, and elected to the board in 1969.

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Fauquier High School’s magazine, The Blue, edited by Kay Pulchine and Susan Holder, and The Falconer, the school newspaper edited by Byrd Eastham and Carolyn Gray, were declared winners in the Virginia High School League’s 1969 publications contest. Faculty advisers were Charles R. Harrison for The Blue and Miss Vera McInnis and Mrs. John Eisenhard for The Falconer.

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Sue Scheer, former Cedar Run District Planning Commissioner, said Monday that she is so dismayed with the performance of Del. Jay Katzen (R-31st) she may try to unseat him. This possibility would pit her against former Del. Jerry Wood for the Democratic nomination.

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There is just one last step our county supervisors need to force this project on Marshall, and that is to vote to award the contracts once the new set of bids come in. Ask the county to cancel the project now!

The Marshall Business and Residents Association is the original grant applicant for what is referred to as the Marshall Main Street Improvement Project, but which is now for only one block of Main Street (between Frost Street and Winchester Road). County decisions in favor of this project may have been based on inaccurately represented community support for both the project and the desire to be taxed for it. The county is currently getting the project ready to re-bid since the last bids came in almost double and triple the budgeted amount.

Project has changed drastically over time

Originally the project was to be for all of Main Street but has since shrunk to only one block. The project was supposed to underground all utility lines, but this project will not do so.

In February of 2013, the Fauquier Board of Supervisors voted to impose a 400% special tax rate increase on all residents and businesses within Marshall's Special Lighting Tax District. That tax is to kick in after construction begins on the project, which the county wants to start this year (2020). Many in the community tell us they were not aware of the 2013 vote to increase their special tax, they do not support this project, and they did not and do not agree to be taxed for it.

VDOT held back normal maintenance on Main Street

The Virginia Department of Transportation has been asked by the county to hold off on its normal paving and maintenance of Marshall's Main Street for years due to this pending project. Such work from VDOT costs us nothing, since that work is already paid for via existing tax dollars.

This project means the county will become responsible for maintaining sidewalks. (This means you!)

VDOT is currently the one responsible for maintaining and repairing our sidewalks. With this project, the county will be responsible for maintaining and repairing those sidewalks. One supervisor recently stated the intent to increase the special lighting tax boundaries to include every property within the Marshall Service District.

Project narrows Main Street

Narrowing our Main Street threatens the safety of our Main

Street and is very unpopular. We were told that we needed this project in order to have wider sidewalks and handicap accessibility. However, we recently walked Main Street with VDOT and they told us our existing sidewalks are already American Disability Act compliant at their current 5-foot width.

Project destructive to our businesses and our buildings

It is widely understood that Marshall sits on a bed of rock. County documents state that rock removal for this project may be done by hoe rams.

The destructive effects on the foundations of our historic Main Street buildings and on access to and use of our businesses will be major. The dust, vibration damage, noise and lane closures during the rock removal and construction phase will likely result in businesses having to close.

Additional delays occur if "environmental contaminants" are found, since the Department of Environmental Quality has to be brought in.

At the pre-bid meeting in reply to a contractor's question, the county stated that they have found environmental contaminants within the project area. We believe this nineto 12-month project could go on for two years or more.

To Chairwoman McDaniel and fellow BOS members:

The MBRA Board of Directors hereby officially requests that you cancel the Marshall Main Street Project altogether and do not incur any more costs nor spend staff hours trying to rework this wasteful project.

The sooner Fauquier County cancels this project, the sooner VDOT can proceed with improvements at no cost to us. Free us from this flawed project and let us pursue the many low- to no-cost options we have to improve our entire Main Street.

Important: Email Fauquier County Board of Supervisors at BOS@fauquiercounty.gov and cc: the MBRA at MBRAeditor@ gmail.com. Visit our website and sign the online petition at: www.

MarshallVa.ORG. Come to the MBRA's special project meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, at the Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall.

Contact the MBRA: 540-364-3400.

MARY WILKERSON Marshall Business and Residents Association president BILL HINES MBRA vice president and treasurer MARY-ELIZABETH WILKERSON, MBRA secretary JOE SARSOUR MBRA director CONNIE JONES MBRA director

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House of Delegates We are the first Americans to fail to uphold the constitution prayer reinforced We have failed. The Founding Fathers created, and How can we, the first Americans to fail to uphold the each subsequent generation has preserved “the world’s Constitution, correct this? We can start by not electing perception of best hope.” For 233 years our country has functioned any of those officials who were deaf to the voices of under the fundamental belief that the laws and values the American people. We can elect a president who not exclusion embodied in the Constitution have always been more only abides by the rule of law, but also believes that the

I was saddened and distressed by the recent article about local pastor Robert Grant’s opening prayer at the House of Delegates in Richmond on Feb. 11. I could not find a copy or video of his prayer, but according to the article, Grant “delivered stinging remarks condemning abortion and gay marriage and said God would bring his ‘wrath’ against those who don’t follow biblical principles.”

As an invited guest into the House of Delegates to open the day’s session with a prayer, which was expected to unite all the legislators in common purpose to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth, Grant only exacerbated the divisions and rancor that are so evident in our politics.

Second, Grant reinforced the perception by many that Christians’ main message is exclusion, judgment and condemnation. This was not a win for Jesus; I cannot imagine that any non-Christian in the legislature or reading about the incident was drawn to the all-embracing love of Christ.

Finally, I am embarrassed for Mr. Grant, as well as for Del. [Michael] Webert who invited him, but mostly I’m embarrassed for the citizens of the 18th House District who were so poorly represented in Richmond on that day.

SCOTT CHRISTIAN Chair, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, Northern Piedmont chapter Marshall

important than the different political beliefs we hold. As Americans we pursued “The Great Experiment,” changing things when needed, but always striving to maintain the fundamental American belief that, “The rule of law implies that every person is subject to the law.”

Over the past few weeks we have seen an impeachment trial where it was argued that the president is above the law. That any actions taken by an elected official to secure political office are in the best interest of the nation and therefore not criminal. We have seen a trial with no impartial jury, no witnesses, and a defendant openly flaunting his crimes on live TV. Seventy-five percent of Americans wanted witnesses called. Instead, by a vote of 51-49, witnesses were not called. Elected officials no longer act in the interest of the people they represent. Our system of government has been corrupted to the point of breaking down for the first time in American history.

duty of the office is to better the lives of the American people, not use the power of that office to their own gain. We can show with a strong united voice that We the People will uphold the values of the Constitution of the United States of America and that those who neglect those duties have no place in the Government of the People, by the People, and for the People.

Let us not forget what Benjamin Franklin said when leaving the Constitutional Convention in 1787. When asked what kind of government we had, Franklin responded, “A republic, if you can keep it.” The recent actions taken by the GOP has shaken the foundation of our republic to the core. Let us act swiftly, resoundingly, and with a strong united voice to rebuff those who threaten “the world’s best hope.”

Del. Webert represents entire 18th District, including LGBTQ community I was deeply disturbed that my representative, Del. Michael Webert, invited the Rev. Dr. Robert M. Grant Jr. to deliver the opening prayer before the General Assembly on Tuesday [Feb. 11]. On Del. Webert’s invitation, the pastor delivered remarks that condemned same-sex marriage. I cannot understand how this was appropriate during a prayer before the General Assembly.

I came out of the closet when I

was 13. I was a student at a Catholic school in Warrenton. I remember being nervous about telling my mom and dad that I was gay; I was a military brat in a devoutly Christian household. But I was fortunate that my parents fully embraced me. In fact, it wasn’t until later that I realized their love and support for me was deeply rooted in their Christian faith and values. People like this pastor, however, were the reason I had such a difficult time growing up in the 18th District after I came out.

One trillion trees is not enough to solve climate change Thank you for your front page story on Fauquier residents committed to planning a trillion trees (“David and Patricia Vox dedicated to planting a trillion trees,” Feb. 12) A trillion trees is a lot of trees! More trees would have many benefits: shade, beauty, habitat, and, yes, they would take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and reduce climate change.

There’s even a “One Trillion Trees” bill developing in Congress, with support from the GOP. Just a word of caution: One trillion trees isn’t going to come close to solving climate change.

A recent study by the National Academies of Sciences concludes that, using “practically achievable” assumptions, U.S. tree planting

could remove 250 million metric tons of GHG per year – but that is only 1/23 of the GHG the U.S. generated just last year.

The challenges to such ambitious tree planting include finding enough land (and not displacing cropland needed for food); avoiding dieoff from drought, pests, etc.; ensuring healthy diversity and environmentally suitable tree plantings; and the long lead-time before trees mature and maximize carbon intake.

By all means, planting more trees can be part of tackling climate change. But we will need much more – a slew of “silver buckshot,” like regenerative soil practices, energy conservation, renewable energy, etc.

Three important elections are coming up Democracy is not a spectator sport! With three upcoming elections, Virginians have ample opportunity for participation.

We in the nonpartisan League of Women Voters are focused on getting out the vote. As a member, I wish to remind Fauquier folk of important dates. March 3 is the Democratic presidential primary; June 9 is a congressional primary.

The general election is Nov. 3.

JIMMY BOWMAN Warrenton

Information on registration, deadlines, change of address, voter ID and absentee voting is at these useful online resources: https://elections.virginia.gov and http://vote. fauquiercounty.gov.

The Registrar’s office is at 528 Waterloo Road, Suite 200, Warrenton, 540-422-8290. Your vote is your voice, so please mark your calendars.

MIRIAM ANVER Rectortown

Del. Webert has a duty to represent the entire 18th District. It's bad enough that he voted against a bipartisan bill last week to provide basic employment and housing protections to LGBTQ Virginians.

By allowing this pastor to deliver a hate-filled sermon to the entire legislature, he has sent a strong signal that he does not understand that duty. Perhaps the delegate is not aware that you can be both a conservative and in favor of granting equal rights and protections to the LGBTQ community.

Just ask my parents.

TULLY SATRE Jeffersonton

Most of all, to avoid the worst risks of climate change, we need to send a powerful economic incentive to businesses and households – a carbon fee that starts low and rises steadily, with all the revenue returned to households. It will stimulate positive change, especially in the business sector, and reward innovation.

More and more businesses and conservative and liberal groups are supporting such a carbon fee – “The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act” – HR 763 – because it is a bipartisan approach that relies on the marketplace and economic incentives. It’s good for the climate.

It’s good for the economy. It recycles revenue to households. And it spurs innovation.

CINDY BURBANK Member of the Conservative Caucus, Citizens Climate Lobby Warrenton

Recalling the Constitution’s beginnings I wonder what would happen if two-thirds of the 50 state legislatures (34 out of 50) were to petition Congress to call a constitutional convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to our Constitution? What would happen?

1. Would Congress be forced to call such a convention? Could Congress ignore the request?

2. Would the constitutional convention be limited in scope or could

the constitutional convention consider any topic? In the latter case, this would be considered a runaway convention.

When the delegates went to the 1787 constitutional convention, their main purpose was to revise the Articles of Confederation. In time, they realized that they had to go way beyond this. And so our U.S. Constitution was born.

ROBERT H. WRIGHT. JR. Warrenton

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Home sales prices remain high as inventory stays low Staff Reports Representing four counties, the Greater Piedmont Realtors recently released its fourth quarter home sales report. Overall numbers from Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock and Madison share common trends.

The Greater Piedmont region had a stronger year, overall, in 2019 compared to 2018. There were more sales transactions in the region and sales prices continue to climb in all local markets.

From a quarterly perspective, the fourth quarter was one of the strongest of the year; sales surged up in Fauquier and Culpeper counties, the median sales price climbed in all four jurisdictions in the region, and homes sold faster, on average, in many areas.

While market indicators were mostly positive, it’s important to note that the market activity in the fourth quarter of 2018 was likely negatively impacted by the federal government shutdown that began in December 2018 and continued through most of January 2019, which could overstate the year-over-year growth occurring now in the fourth quarter of 2019. Many federal workers live in the Greater Piedmont footprint, so the uncertainty created by the shutdown could have been a major factor in home buying decisions at the end of 2018.

The region’s economy has shown some signs of slowing down, with job losses occurring mid-way through 2019. However, unemployment continues to be very low, below the state and national levels. This provides stability and confidence for buyers who are active in the local housing markets. The unemployment rate in the Greater Piedmont region fell to 2.1% in November 2019, lower than it has ever been in the region. A tight labor market makes it difficult for businesses to hire and expand in the region, slowing overall regional job growth.

In addition, the federal reserve signaled at the end of January that interest rates would remain steady in the coming months, which should provide attractive financing options for those active in the housing market.

Key highlights from the housing and economic data this month include: • The median sales price increased in all four counties in the region.

The median sales price for the

region jumped up $28,000 in the fourth quarter compared to a year ago.

• Strong sales growth in Fauquier and Culpeper counties and the price gains across the region led to a surge in sold volumes. In total, there was $209 million in sold volume in the region in the 4th quarter, $54 million more than last year.

• The inventory of active listings is declining rapidly in the Greater Piedmont footprint. There were 28% fewer active listings at the end of the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to 2018.

Fauquier County highlights

Sales: There were 273 sales in Fauquier County in the fourth quarter, a 33% increase from a year ago, 68 more sales transactions. Sales activity has been rising sharply in the county for the past four quarters.

Home prices: Sales prices have been trending up in the county for much of the past several years. At $418,000, the fourth quarter median sales price rose 9% from a year ago, a gain of more than $33,000.

Active listings: There were 254 active listings at the end of the fourth quarter in Fauquier County, 86 fewer listings than a year ago, representing a 25% drop.

Days on the market: Homes sold faster on average in the fourth quarter in Fauquier County compared to last year. At 52 days, the average days on market decreased by about a week (-6 days) from the fourth quarter a year ago.

Culpeper County highlights

Sales: Sales activity continues to surge in Culpeper County. There were 180 sales in the fourth quarter in the county, a 30% jump from last year, an increase of 42 sales. Sales

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County to county comparison on key market indicators.

have been rising in the county three out of the past four quarters compared to the prior year.

Home prices: At $303,000, the fourth quarter median sales price in Culpeper County inched up 1% from last year, a gain of $3,000.

Prices have been on the rise in the county for much of the past several years. The fourth quarter median sales price is now more than $63,000 higher than the fourth quarter four years ago.

Active listings: The supply of active listings in Culpeper County is shrinking. There were 199 active listings at the end of the fourth quarter, a 32% decline from last year, 95 fewer active listings. This is the second quarter in a row of inventory declines in the county following a year of expanding inventory.

Days on the market: Homes sold faster, on average, in Culpeper County this quarter. At 58 days, the average days on market in the county was about a week lower than the fourth quarter last year (-8 days). This is the first drop in the average days on market since the summer of 2018.

“The real estate market continues to be active locally. While buyers can acquire good mortgage payments because of almost record low interest rates, the real story is the lack of inventory! This low inventory creates a great environment for sellers who have been on the sidelines to get in now, and not wait for the “spring market,” said Greater Piedmont Realtors President Kevin McHaney.

Greater Piedmont Realtors is a trade association representing some 700 realtors in Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock and Madison counties.

Visit www.gprealtors.net or phone 540-347-4866 for more information.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | February 19, 2020

Gordmans grand opening set for March 3 Fauquier High School has been chosen to receive local donation Staff Reports Warrenton Village Center will have a new retail store in early March. It was reported in late 2019 that Peebles would be closing and Gordmans would replace it.

According to a press release, Gordmans is “where big brands meet everyday low prices, with new fabulous finds every week.”

Nine Gordmans will celebrate grand openings on March 3, including the Warrenton location.

Festivities kick off with ribbon cuttings and a donation made to a local school. In Warrenton, Fauquier High School will be a recipient.

Gordmans, like Peebles, is part of the Stage group of stores. As a further convenience, customers can ship their Amazon orders to the instore Amazon Counter for fast, flexible and secure package pick-up.

“At Gordmans, we’ve put the fun back into shopping by creating an exciting store with terrific deals, fun finds and popular brands at every turn.

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This means exceptional values on merchandise for all ages and on-trend décor for the home. New shipments arrive weekly, creating the thrill of a great find. In fact, the finds are so good, our guests often share them on social media,” said president and CEO of Stage Stores Michael Glazer.

“At our Grand Opening Brand Bash Celebrations, we’re inviting area communities to join city representatives at the ribbon cuttings where we will recognize and support local schools,” said

Glazer. “We are proud to be part of the Virginia communities, helping to sustain jobs, quality of life and economic growth. Just as exciting is our strategy in bringing the Gordmans shopping experience to almost all of our department store locations across the country during 2020 and positively impacting even more cities.”

As part of the festivities, Gordmans will be offering giveaways and other surprises.

Free gifts: The first 100 guests in line at the Grand Opening Brand Bash Celebrations will receive a Gordmans insulated tote bag and have an opportunity to win a $50 gift card or a $5 shopping card.

Rewards: Guests who enroll in the Style Circle Rewards program will enjoy payback rewards, a birthday gift and more. Peebles department store guests also can keep earning and redeeming Style Circle Rewards—they won’t lose any previously earned points or rewards.

Gordmans credit card savings: Guests who apply and are approved for a Gordmans credit card will receive 20% off their first day’s purchases. Also, guests will be able to utilize their current Peebles credit card at Gordmans.

Economist optimistic 2020 will be a better year for farmers Staff Reports Last year was a “terrible production year,” but John Anderson predicted that farmers will be able to recover in 2020.

Anderson, agribusiness economist and department chair of the

College of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas, shared his perspective on the future of the farm economy during a workshop at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention last month.

He said there are times when he feels

confident predicting agriculture’s future, “but this is not one of those times.”

Anderson said 2019 was a “terrible production year,” but crop supplies for 2020 “look a little better.”

He said the new trade deals that were passed right before the convention—the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and phase one of a deal with China—should improve the demand stream for U.S.-produced farm goods. “I’m hopeful exports will grow dramatically.”

Anderson noted that agricultural crop production has exceeded demand for the past several years. He said the trade deals will help improve prices for agricultural commodities as well.

In Virginia, soybean growers and livestock producers were hit hard by the trade tariffs, noted Wilmer Stoneman, vice president of agriculture, development and innovation for Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. “We expect the new trade deals to help our farmers, as well as those across the country. Agricultural supply has exceeded demand

these past few years, and our farmers are ready for that tide to turn.”

When examining specific crops, Anderson said corn has been “remarkably stable” over the past few years, while soybean production dropped significantly. Futures pricing for corn, soybeans, cotton and wheat all show slight improvement, leading him to feel “cautiously optimistic” about agricultural row crops.

The outlook for livestock and poultry is similar to that for row crops, Anderson said. Meat production has been steadily increasing since 2016, but there needs to be a strong demand.

“We’re looking for a really nice increase in pork exports in 2020,” he noted. China is the largest consumer and producer of pork. With African swine fever wiping out much of its domestic supply, China will need to buy pork and other proteins from other countries, Anderson said.

He added that he expects dairy prices to improve this year, and is “fairly optimistic about beef and poultry prices” as well.

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China is the largest consumer and producer of pork and will need to buy from other countries.

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HIGHLAND GIRLS, BOYS HOOPSTERS SEEDED NO. 1

The regular season champion Highland girls and boys host Delaney Athletic Conference basketball semifinals Thursday at 5 and 6:30 p.m. The finals are Saturday at 5 and 6:30 p.m. at Highland. Seton is seeded No. 2 in both.

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AN EASY WIN AND A NAILBITER

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Fresh off their region crown, the Fauquier girls next compete in the state indoor track meet March 2-3 in Lynchburg.

Falcon girls roar to region indoor track title

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

The Falcon girls went in confident about the metrics.

Before Monday’s Class 4 Region C indoor track meet, Fauquier coach Quentin Jones said coaches utilized Milestat. com’s virtual meet option, which projected a Falcon victory.

It came to pass as Fauquier’s girls won eight of 15 events and the title at Shenandoah University.

The Falcons added four silver medals and four bronze for a comfortable 149-111 victory over Loudoun Valley.

“Results could be different when you come to actually putting it on the track,” said Jones, who said there was adversity early.

“They fought hard and overcame some things for a big day.”

Millbrook’s girls placed a distant third in the 12-team field with 32 points, just ahead of Kettle Run’s 29. Liberty tied with 11th with one point.

The top three individuals and top three relay teams plus any previous qualifiers will compete in the March 2-3 Class 4 state meet at Liberty University.

Loudoun Valley powered through the boys field in a 14845 rout over Handley. Fauquier was third (42), Liberty (24) eighth and Kettle Run (21) ninth.

The FHS and Loudoun Valley girls were close until the 300-meter dash when the eventual champions swept the top three slots. Sydney Trussell won in 42.72, followed by Camryn Bland in 43.22 and Alyssa Robson in 43.95.

“That was big and helped push us ahead. We had a nice separation between us,” Jones after outscoring the Vikings 24-1 in the event.

Loudoun Valley got a 23-0 lift by dominating the 3,200 before the Falcons responded with 10-point win in the 1,600-meter relay, adding 19 more in the meet-ending triple jump for a comfortable margin.

Fauquier scored in 12 of the 15 events. Its biggest advantage came in the field events where the Falcons amassed a 5910 bulge to counter Valley’s 101-90 edge in running events Stephanie Robson earned two field event gold medals, winning the high jump at 5-2 and the triple jump at 37-0.

Sister Alyssa Robson took the long jump at 17-1.25 and the 55-meter hurdles in 8.57.

Aubrey Fernandez had the other individual victory in the 500 (1:19.7). Trussell, Camryn Bland, Ryan McDaniel-Neff and Fernandez won the 1,600 relay in 4:11.03. Bland, Cammi Winston, Alyssa Robson and Stephanie Robson won the 800 relay at 1:50.5.

Mary-Kate Behan of Kettle Run was the girls shot put victor at 40-6.25, and teammate Nia Rogers was the runner-up at 35-11.

Fauquier won no boys gold medals, with Kettle Run winning two and Liberty one. Cougar Gavin Burnett won the 300 in 37.4, with Evan Torpy clearing 12-6 for the pole vault gold medal.

The top finishes for the Fauquier’ boys were three silver medals. Jackson Schrerer vaulted 11-0. The foursome of Justin Tersoglio, John Paccassi, Austin Fernandez and Kyle St. Clair were second in the 3,200 (8:17.96) and 1,600 (3:35.22) relays.

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Fauquier legend Sam Fisher tries to make history with his fourth consecutive Class 4 title Saturday at Tuscarora. Fauquier has nine wrestlers at states, Liberty eight and Kettle Run one.

Fauquier wrestlers win region by nipping Eagles

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Powered by a school-record six champions, Fauquier captured the Region C wrestling title Saturday at Liberty. Just as in the previous week’s Northwestern District championship, the regional result came down to the wire as Fauquier rallied past Liberty late.

Liberty led 180.5-169 after 153-pound Eagle Bryan Contreras gave Liberty its fourth individual gold medal with an 11-3 major decision.

The 160-pound bout featuring Liberty’s Caleb Swinson, the No. 1 seed, against Falcon Eric DeWald was another nailbiter. Swinson won twice earlier in the season, but DeWald prevailed 3-1 to narrow the team gap to 180.5-173.

After a 0-0 first period, Swinson escaped early in the second to lead 1-0. DeWald repeatedly had chances to score, but the Eagle countered until the Falcon recorded the critical take down with two seconds left in the period.

“From a motivational perspective, I think that had a huge impact,” Fauquier coach Doug Fisher said of the moment. “It definitely fired up our crowd.

“It got loud in there,” Fisher said, adding his appreciation of the rivalry with Liberty and more recently Kettle Run. “It helps make us better and makes these events a lot more exciting.”

Liberty coach Wes Hawkins was disappointed in second place, but knew the outcome would be tight. He viewed the 160-pound match as the turning point.

“We wrestled good. We got a little bit of help with their heavyweight getting beat.

But 160 was big. If we win the 160 bout, it takes away three from them and gives three to us,” Hawkins said.

Liberty also dropped the 170 final, leaving the Eagles with no other possibilities to score. Fauquier still had wrestlers in the final four weights and went to work.

Sam Fisher became a four-time district champion with a 23-8 technical fall over

Class 4 Region C team scores

Fauquier 186.5, Liberty 180.5, Sherando 96, James Wood 93, Dominion 91.5, Loudoun County 83, John Handley 80, Heritage 70, Tuscarora 62.5, Broad run 49, Culpeper 43, Loudoun Valley 37, Millbrook 34, Ket-tle Run 31, Park View 6

Championship finals

106: Patrick Smith (Heritage) dec. Zach Rios (Loudoun County), Dec 8-2 113: Keagan Judd (Sherando) dec. Bobby Philpot (Tuscarora 10-4 120: Mason Barrett (Liberty) dec. Jack Creamer (Dominion) Dec 3-1 126: D.J. Richards (Fauquier) pinned Luke Roberts (Loudoun County), 1:59 132: Colin Dupill (Liberty) pinned Brogan Teter (Sherando), 2:44 138: Gino Camarca (Fauquier) pinned Christopher Nuss (James Wood), 5:45 145: Jovon Mitchell (Liberty) dec. Heath Rudolph (Sherando), 7-3 152: Bryan Contreras (Liberty) major dec.

Nate Swank (Tuscarora), 11-3 160: Eric DeWald (Fauquier) dec. Caleb Swinson (Liberty), 3-1 170: Tristen Dagstani (Tuscarora) dec.

Royce Hall (Liberty), 11-5 182: Sam Fisher (Fauquier) tech. fall Kingsley Menifee (John Handley), 23-8 (5:11) 195: Ben Bell (Fauquier) dec. Jack Shuford (Loudoun Valley), 5-1 220: Thomas Heisler (Fauquier) dec.

Caleb Graham (Loudoun County), 7-1 285: Bracken Hibbert (Culpeper County) pinned Casey Burr (Fauquier), 3:55 Handley’s Kingsley Menifee at 182 pounds, adding 5.5 points to cut the deficit to 180.5178.5. Now, Fauquier could be champions with just one more victory.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | February 19, 2020

KRHS has 17 entries at state swim meet

By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer

Fauquier County’s three VHSL swim teams combined to claim 17 medals Saturday at the Class 4 Region C swim meet at the Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center in Sterling.

Kettle Run led the way with 11 medals as they placed third in the boys team standings and fourth in the girls competition. Dominion won the boys title with 301 points while Kettle Run had 238 with Fauquier (141) seventh and Liberty (13) 14th.

Dominion also won the girls title with a score of 301 while the Cougars posted a 238 with Fauquier ninth at 92 points and Liberty 13th with nine.

The Falcons’ boys and girls teams combined for six region medals, while William Frederick logged Liberty’s lone top-eight performance, placing sixth in the boys 100 backstroke in 59.45.

Frederick fell one spot short of qualifying for state via region placement as only the top five individuals and top four relays moved on, along with any swimmers or teams qualifying for state via time standard throughout the season.

Megan Fallin and the Cougars compete in the Class 4 swim meet Friday and Saturday in Richmond.

MOLLY AND YEHOR DANCE TO GOLD

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BY DOUG STROUD

Kettle Run has 17 entries at states Friday and Saturday in Richmond. Ten qualified at Saturday’s Region 4C meet.

Nathan Kim had a hand in a trio of top-three finishes for Kettle Run, including his runner-up performance in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.73 seconds. Kim also placed third in the 100 free (50.24 seconds) and in the 200 medley relay with Mark Fallin, Nick Maranto and Ben Adams (1 minute, 43.05 seconds).

Maranto added a runner-up finish in the 200 free (1:46.91) while placing fifth in the 100 butterfly (53.29), while Adams took third in the 500 free (5:08.28).

For Kettle Run’s girls, Erin Kerrigan finished second in the 100 fly (58.33), fourth in the 200 individual medley (2:10.46) and third in the 400 free relay with Megan Fallin, Emma Craddock and Peyton Talomie (3:49.53). Talomie also took fifth in the 200 free (2:02.49).

For Fauquier’s boys, Tyler McAndrew had a hand in four top-four finishes. McAndrew took third in the 50 free (22.93) and fourth in the 100 free (50.28) with a pair of fourthplace relay performances as Jake Goldman, Bobby Slater and Brady Working joined him to swim the 200 medley relay in 1:43.99 and the 200 free relay in 1:32.25.

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Molly Cesanek (left) of Warrenton recently won a gold medal in ice dancing with partner Yehor Yehorov (right) at a junior competition in Egna, Italy. Cesanek was born and raised in Warrenton and started skating at 5. She graduated from Wakefield School in 2019 and attends American University full-time. She trains twice a day and is a member of Team USA and an Olympic hopeful. Look for more coverage in an upcoming issue of the Fauquier Times.

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FALCONS, COUGARS ENJOY SEMIFINAL BLISS

By Josh Dorsey

Special to the Times

When the Fauquier Falcons last faced Liberty they surrendered 60 second-half points and suffered a heartbreaking regular-season loss.

When it mattered most in an elimination game, the Falcons allowed fewer than 43 points in their 67-42 win over the Eagles in the Northwestern District boys basketball quarterfinals on Feb. 13 in Bealeton.

“We have been here before and didn’t win,” FHS coach Wayne Brizzi said. “This time we were prepared for it.”

Fifth-seeded Fauquier improved to 13-8 and advanced to play at No. 1 Millbrook in Tuesday’s semifinals, while the No. 4 Eagles ended with a 13-10 record after finishing tied for second in the district regular season standings.

Fauquier set the tone in the teams’ first two meetings, leading by nine and 14 points at halftime, before getting swept away by Liberty’s potent comebacks.

This time the Falcons’ lead stuck as Liberty scored only five points over those opening eight minutes, giving Fauquier an early lead similar to its last outing against the Eagles.

FHS led 35-16 at the half.

“Honestly I think that they can win the whole thing,” Liberty coach Pat Frazer said of the Falcons. “The two games we beat them we had to

No. 6 Cougars shock No. 3 Wood 49-45 Continuing their strong play late in the year, No. 6 seed Kettle Run upset No. 3 James Wood 49-45 to advance to the Northwestern District semifinals against No. 2 Handley.

Drew Tapscott scored 17, Garrett Trimble 11 and Jordan Tapscott 10 as the Cougars made five of eight free throws down the stretch.

The Cougars never trailed in building their lead to 11

twice and led by 10 in the fourth, but things got dicey as James Wood closed to 41-40 with 3:47 left and 45-44 with 55 seconds to go.

One of the district’s hottest teams lately, Kettle Run has won six of its last eight games counting the playoff win.

Next up is Handley, which buried Kettle Run twice, 6844 on Dec. 4, and 75-44 on Jan. 24.

play really well.”

District boys tournament Since the Falcons lost to Liber- QUARTERFINALS: No. 1 ty 86-79 on Jan. 31, they have won Millbrook d. No. 8 Sherando 55five in a row, two in overtime.

47; No. 5 Fauquier d. No. 4 Liberty On Thursday, the Falcons 67-42 ; No. 2 Handley d. No. 7 led wire-to-wire as senior point Culpeper 74-43; No. 6 Kettle Run guard Devin Lewis put together d. No. 3 James Wood 49-45 another masterful performance. TUESDAY’S SEMIFINALS: No. 5 He scored only 13 points after Fauquier (13-8) at No. 1 Millbrook; PHOTO BY RANDY LITZINGER posting 34 during Fauquier’s No. 6 Kettle Run (9-10) at No. 2 After eliminating Liberty, Devin Lewis and the previous loss to Liberty, but he Handley (12-11). THURSDAY’S Falcons faced an elimination game themselves more importantly helped create FINAL: At higher seed Tuesday at No. 1 Millbrook in the district semis. opportunities for his teammates during the rematch.

Smith, Sam Matthews and Brian Barnes led the Eagles with “I was just trying to move the ball Marc Bonnaire each had 11, all in 12 points and Tre’Von White had 10. around,” Lewis said. “Sometimes I the second half for Bonnaire.

Frazer has reiterated that the Eaget caught trying to force shots and The Eagles played without in- gles would not be able to continue I know that in order for us to win I jured leading scorer Derrick Brooks. their run of comeback victories. have to get everyone involved. Ev“Our kids kept battling,” he said.

Jackson took advantage of Brooks’ erybody started hitting.” absence inside. “With Derrick being “We can’t always come back from 15 Falcon Evan Jackson led all play- out we saw an opportunity to go up down, but we didn’t stop and we had a good year.” ers with 16 points while Thurman on these guys early,” he said.

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DEFENSE SENDS FALCONS SOARING INTO SEMIS

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Defense carried the day again for Fauquier’s girls basketball team, which beat Liberty for the third time to advance to the Northwestern District tournament semifinals.

No. 3 seed Fauquier handed the No. 6 Eagles a 41-24 season-ending loss on Feb. 13, with the Falcons (149) next playing No. 2 James Wood (21-3) in Tuesday’s semis. Elsewhere, No. 2 James Wood ousted No. 7 Kettle Run, 56-23.

Fauquier held the Eagles scoreless for 13 minutes over the second and third quarters.

A 16-0 run helped Fauquier’s advantage increase from 11-9 to 27-9.

Liberty’s season ended with seven consecutive losses and setbacks in eight of the last nine games to finish 8-15.

“Defensively, we came at them more aggressively. We wanted to stop them from running their offense, getting any rhythm,” said coach Brian Foddrell.

The scheme was to let the Eagles cross half court, then jump them, using the midcourt line to limit maneuvering space.

Liberty coach Quynh Nguyen said district foes have implemented the 3-2 extended zone against her girls before. “We’ve seen a lot of it, and we worked on it a lot,” Nguyen said.

PHOTO BY RANDY LITZINGER

Skyler Furr and the Falcons are 14-9 after eliminating Liberty 41-24 in the district quarterfinals.

Nguyen missed two of her chief dribble-drive weapons in Aleya Jenkins (illness) and Jazzmin White (injury), leading to an altered lineup.

Fauquier had early success pounding the ball inside to Skyler Furr and Makayla Foddrell, whom the coach called his Twin Towers. Furr led all scorers with 13 points, while Tia Minor tossed in 12 and Emma Carter seven.

Tiffany Shull paced Liberty with 10 to nine for Ally Corvin.

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WRESTLE, from page 13 Ben Bell, wrestling at 195, wore Loudoun Valley’s Jack Shuford down after a scoreless first period to win, 5-1, and clinch the regional crown. Falcon Thomas Heisler followed with a 7-1 win over Loudoun County’s Calab Graham for the final Fauquier points.

Fisher credited Gino Camarca for pushing his win late in his 138-pound title match.

“He has his major [decision guaranteed]. He could have ridden it out, but he didn’t,” Fisher recalled, as the senior turned James Wood’s Christopher Nuss to score a key fall with 16 seconds to wrestle.

“I think that is emblematic of one of your team captains. He wasn’t content just to sit there.”

Freshman D.J. Richards, despite a rib injury, registered the first Falcon in the finals at 126 pounds. Fauquier’s six regional crowns exceeds the five won in the 2018 tournament.

Casey Burr (285) was second, Reece Kuhns (120) third and David DeWald (170) fourth.

Liberty also finished with a load of gold medals, as four of its six finalists placed first.

Junior Mason Barrett won at 120 pounds, giving him three district crowns after earning two previously at 106.

Freshman Colin Dupill took the 132 championship, with Jovon Mitchell (145) and Contreras (152) also reaching the top of the awards’ stand.

States are Friday, Saturday

By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Despite being edged out by Fauquier for district and region titles, Liberty coach Wes Hawkins says a state title is still possible for the Eagles.

Great Bridge is the favorite with 14 wrestlers competing, but Hawkins thinks Mason Barrett (120), Colin Dupill (132) and Jovon Mitchell (145) can win state titles with Bryan Contreras (152) and Caleb Swinson (160) getting big points.

“I got it charted out,” said Hawkins. “Great Bridge is gonna run into Fauquier kids and our kids and some Eastern View kids that are pretty good. We’re in the running for the state runnerup, that’s for sure. It’s not what we want.

We’re gonna try to get it done this weekend, but need some help.”

The county has 18 wrestlers qualified for Friday and Saturday’s Class 4 state championships at Tuscarora High.

Fauquier advanced nine, Liberty eight and Kettle Run one. Wrestling begins at 10 a.m. each day, beginning with a 16-man bracket in each of the 14 weight classes.

The Eagles’ Swinson and Royce Hall (17) were runners-up, and William Winegardner (138) and Wyheem Vessels (195) earned bronze medals.

Kettle Run’s lone state qualifier was Jacob Wirick, third at 220 pounds.

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Fauquier Times | February 19, 2020

WE CAN SAVE YOUR SADDLE Catering to horse trade, Larkins leather repair shop opens in Marshall

By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times

Luke Berg has revived saddles in all shapes, sizes and stages of disrepair.

A 15th generation leather-worker, Berg is bringing his unique set of skills to Larkins, Virginia hunt country’s new tack repair shop on Main Street, Marshall.

Larkins wasn’t even officially open, but last Sunday afternoon, Berg was working to break down, and rebuild the seat of a well-worn, but well-made, Stackhouse saddle on his wide worktable, his first big task. Despite not being open, store owner Maryalice Matheson Thomas and Berg have a pile of leather to revive.

“I’ll give it my best shot,” said Berg, a master saddler who looks at the broken tack as a puzzle to be pieced together.

He knows quality leather saddles can last decades. “Well-made tack is timeless. It’s almost always

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Owner Maryalice Matheson Thomas (center) and master saddler Luke Berg (right) are the new faces at Larkins, a nawly opened tack repair shop in Marshall. To reach Berg or Thomas at Larkins, call 540-364-8297. worth it to repair something like this,” said Berg, motioning to a tear in the panel of the Stackhouse.

The rip was 6 inches long, and white wool stuffing was starting to spill out.

He methodically plucked stitches out under the cantle as he spoke, one by one, releasing the old leather which he’ll soon replace with new.

Thomas is thrilled to have the master craftsman at Larkins. In addition to standard tack repair fare, like putting on a nameplate or patch-

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ing a boot, Berg is capable of breaking a saddle down to its skeleton and fully rebuilding it, from flocking to tree to leather and fittings.

Thomas, 62, thought about opening a blanket repair shop 25 years ago, but never acted on it. When she saw a small “for rent” sign in the window of the building adjacent to Nick’s Deli at the east end of Marshall a couple months ago, she called the realtor and made a deal that very day.

Thomas says she’s known for years that the two established, and beloved, repair shops in the area – Skeeter’s near New Baltimore and Journeymen Saddlers in Middleburg – are always jammed with demand.

“There’s more than enough business,” she said.

Larkins is Thomas’ maiden name, and was name of a family tailor business in the early 1900s.

Her great-great-grandfather made custom hunt clothes in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Thomas has a vintage wooden hanger stamped “Larkins” she keeps her hunt coat on it. (She’s field mas-

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ter at Orange County.) Her kitchen table at her Bowler Hill Farm between Marshall and Warrenton, is the old Larkins cutting table.

Berg, 39, grew up in Middleburg, son of master saddler Slim Berg, who worked at Journeymen for 25 years.

“He could barely keep up with the work there’s so much need in this area,” said Berg. “My mother’s side of the family traces leatherwork back to 1823, my father’s side to 1527 – 15 generations. I guess it’s genetic memory.”

“As soon as the sign went up, the door started opening,” Thomas said, adding that she plans an official opening event for Larkins soon.

Larkins offers leather repair, blanket cleaning and repair.

Hours aren’t set yet, but Thomas is eager to “accommodate legitimate, working horsemen’s hours,” including weekends, along with some pickup and delivery in the area.

“Everybody’s stretched. I know how important time and convenience are.”

Free seminar Feb. 29 The Winchester Southern States is hosting a free pasture and hay

management seminar Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Winchester co-op. The event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Forage specialist Ken Sechler will discuss horse pasture and hay. Participants are invited to bring soil samples and forage samples for discounted analysis.

Register on the Winchester Southern States Facebook page.

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Elmington Farm lists series schedule Berryville’s Elmington Farm hosts a busy 2020 Virginia and Battlefield Horse Shows Association recognized hunter schooling show schedule.

Show dates are April 25, May 16, July 18, Aug. 8, Sept. 12 and Oct. 17, with competition in the main show arena and the beginner ring.

A full prize list and other details are at elmington.com.

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Shorter waits, extended hours Warrenton’s GoWell Urgent Care open to serve the community

By Debra Smyers

Contributing Writer

Nagging cough? Allergic reaction? Sore throat?

Cut yourself in the kitchen? An urgent care facility can provide medical help quickly, when doctors offices may be closed for the day.

A ribbon cutting and open house for Warrenton’s new GoWell Urgent Care was held on Jan. 25, hosted by The Fauquier Chamber. Almost 100 people attended the event, toured the facility and obtained information about the facility.

“Ribbon cuttings are a true celebration for our businesses. It is important that we celebrate, embrace and support new businesses. I’m glad that GoWell is a member of The Fauquier Chamber. It is obvious that GoWell Urgent Care is important in our community and will be very successful,” said Sylvia McDevitt, director of membership for the Fauquier Chamber.

In his remarks, George T. Webb, GoWell Urgent Care’s CEO, noted he was honored by and grateful for the well wishes offered by Town of Warrenton Council Member Renard Carlos. He thanked Joe Martin, president and CEO of The Fauquier Chamber and McDevitt for hosting the ribbon cutting for the clinic. He also recognized GoWell’s supervising physician, Fernando Porter, M.D., and its senior nurse practitioner, Lisa Provance.

“I am so humbled to work with such a dedicated, capable and caring team. And while our success is most definitely a team effort, I must single out our office manager, Janan Hasan, who is really the glue that holds us all together,” said Webb.

GoWell Urgent Care is located in the Oaks Springs Plaza at 75 W. Lee Highway in Warrenton, just below Giant Food. It is open 365 days a year.

The facility was updated at the end of 2019. Architect David Norden, with Hinckley, Shepherd, Norden, P.L.C., made improvements to the building.

“We opened up the entire reception area and brought in more light into the patient rooms,” said Norden.

GoWell Urgent Care sees patients for many illnesses or injuries, including flu, bronchitis, sinus-

PHOTOS BY DEBRA SMYERS

GoWell Urgent Care staff work as a cohesive team. itis, allergic reactions, kidney stones, hematoma, fractures, sprains and much more. Physicals are completed at GoWell too, for students, campers, sports participants and those from the Department of Transportation. Drug screening is also available.

Those interested in stopping by GoWell can make an appointment for a specific time; it is also possible to reserve a spot from home (and receive a wait time) or walk in.

Located in Warrenton, patients travel to GoWell Urgent Care from other areas as well.

“We live in Bealeton … They are so attentive, sweet and caring. We love the new facility here,” said Carlyn Wallace whose daughter, Kylaryn, almost age 4, especially loved the pediatric room. She exclaimed, “It’s fun here and I love the pictures!”

She was referring to the art on the wall of Dr. Seuss “Thing 1 and Thing 2” and “Green Eggs and Ham.” Her favorite was artwork by Liesl Long Chaintreuil of a girl and her horse that sold at the open house.

Webb supports community partnerships.

“GoWell Urgent Care has partnered with Fauquier Community Theatre to help raise money for the theatre by displaying art on the walls of the clinic. The artwork is available for purchase, with the proceeds benefiting Fauquier Community Theatre. At the opening, three pieces of art were sold,” said Webb.

GoWell Urgent Care has also partnered with the Washington Area Animal Adoption Group to help find homes for rescued animals. In the lobby, GoWell has a wall of photos with bios of dogs and cats available for adoption, and a means of contacting or donating to WAAAG. Two of the animals pictured found homes right away.

Open every day of the year, GoWell Urgent Care hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Weekend hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The website has an optional patient login and mobile app. From the app, patients may reserve a same-day spot in line or schedule an appointment for the current or next day by calling 540-3510662. GoWell Urgent Care is known for bringing convenient care that fits busy schedules.

GoWell Urgent Care is a member of Privia Medical Group, a multi-specialty medical group.

The doctors at GoWell Urgent Care include Fernando Porter, M.D.; W. David Stephens PA-C; Lisa Provance, NP; April Gentry, FNP; Rebekah Jordan, FNP; Rachel Frisk, NP; and Kimberly B. Fields, MSPAS, PA-C. Major insurances accepted include Medicare, Aetna, Anthem, CareFirst, Cigna, Humana Military and Gold, United Healthcare, Virginia Health Network and more.

For more information about GoWell Urgent Care, visit www.gowellurgentcare.com and its Facebook page. Both sites include videos about medical topics including influenza-related illnesses and the coronavirus. Further information about GoWell Urgent Care may be obtained by walking into the facility or by calling 540-351-0662.

Debra Smyers appreciates local health care providers and businesses. She holds a master’s degree in arts management from George Mason University and teaches in the program. She is an arts consultant, freelance writer and executive director at Fauquier Community Theatre. Reach her at 800-754-4507 or debra@artsconsultinginternational.com.

A ribbon cutting was held at GoWell Urgent Care on Jan. 25.

The youngest visitor at the ribbon cutting loves the colorful artwork.

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Are you a veteran or the spouse of one? What benefits are available?

Veterans Resource Summit set for March 26

If you go

Most veterans face difficulties when they return to civilian life, but older veterans have unique challenges as they age. Those older than 65 who have been in active military service are at greater risk for a host of illnesses as a direct result of their service, including heart disease, cancer and neurological disorders, as well as PTSD, depression, loneliness and dysfunctional family relationships.

For Vietnam-era vets alone, there are 14 medical conditions related to Agent Orange exposure that automatically qualify them for benefits with documentation of at least one day of service in that war. But only 35 percent of veterans are enrolled in the Veterans Administration services and programs. The reasons vets don’t enroll varies. Some don’t know what benefit they qualify for; many are too proud to ask for help; the paperwork can be daunting and, without someone to help them through the process, vets give up when their application is denied for a small error.

Spouses of those with military service can also qualify for benefits, such as “Aid and Attendance,” which can help pay for in-home care or care in a facility.

There are thousands of men and women who served our country through military service and it’s up to all of us to support our vets by

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The Virginia Department of Veterans Services will speak on “Pension, Survivor’s Pension, Aid & Attendance” to veterans on Thursday, March 26, at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport. Topics will also include qualifications, benefits and updates on the application process. One of the highlights will be honoring our veterans and their caregivers.

AARP-VA is sponsoring the summit for the second year. The 2019 event drew a wide turnout from veterans and their families in Culpeper, which confirmed the value of a recurring program. Hosting the event at the airport in Fauquier County will allow for greater attendance, as well as providing space for resource tables from a variety of different organizations that support veterans.

Liesa Dodson, of Grace Retirement Village in Stanardsville, is the Aging

Hosted by Aging Together Thursday, March 26 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Warrenton-Fauquier Airport – new terminal 15333 Iris Trail, Midland Free with lunch included RSVP to info@agingtogether.org or 540-829-6405 Together representative coordinating the event. “I work with veterans on a regular basis and in doing so quickly realized that there are gaps in veteran benefit education and information,” said Dodson. “When assistance is needed, it can be very overwhelming and veterans are often given misinformation and find themselves calling multiple numbers, while never really getting resolution to their questions.”

At the Fauquier event in March there will be a specialist from the VDVS there to answer any questions and provide correct contact information. The resource tables will also help to alleviate confusion and provide valuable assistance.

This list is not comprehensive but a good resource to get you started.

• American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces: 434-979-7143 • American Legion: 703-369-4900 • Hero’s Bridge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting older veterans, Dave Benhoff: 540-7179687, www.herosbridge.org • Information on Gulf War/Agent Orange/Project Shad/Mustard Agents and Lewisite/Ionizing Radiation: 800-749-8387, www. publichealth.va.gov/exposures • Veteran Support: Veterans Services Administration representatives are available for benefit consultations on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 219 E. Davis St., #100, Culpeper, (in the Career Center, basement level). Take the elevator at the end of the hall to the basement or park behind the building and enter ground level to the Culpeper Career Resource Center • Virginia Department of Veteran Services: 703-630-2810 • Virginia Veteran and Family Support: 540-840-3003 • Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800273-8255 (press 1) • Veterans Affairs: 1-800-8271000

For your health Staff Reports The Health Ministry of Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains will host Margaret Rowe, Pharm. D, from Remington Drug Company for a “Blue Bag” event on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a free event, but appointments are required.

Medication errors harm hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, but they can be prevented. Previous Blue Bag Initiatives found an average of 54% of participants are potentially at risk for adverse drug reactions.

This event is especially for those taking three or more medications, seeing more than one doctor, or anyone with questions about their medications. Participants will bring all over-the-counter and prescription medications to the appointment for review by the pharmacist. During the appointment, participants will meet one-on-one with the pharmacist and learn about possible duplications, drug-drug interactions and how to take their medications correctly.

Blood pressure screening, finger stick blood sugar and cholesterol screening will also be available.

This event is free and open to the community. For more information or to make an appointment, email parishnurse@gracetheplains.org.

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The Health Ministry of Grace Episcopal Church will hold an additional event on March 7. It is an Adult Mental Health First Aid Course.

Mental illness and addiction are taking lives every day. Mental Health

First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants how to help someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. During this eight-hour, evidence-based course, participants learn risk factors and warning signs for mental illness and addiction concerns, and strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situation -- and where to turn for help.

Topics to be covered include depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, substance use disorders and psychosis.

Grace Episcopal Church is happy to partner again with the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County to offer this course. MHA Fauquier has already trained more than 300 people in the community.

This event is free and open to the community. Lunch will be provided. For more information, email parishnurse@gracetheplains. org. To register for the course, visit events.eventzilla.net.

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‘To be, or not to be’ Shakespeare Opera Theatre’s Hamlet is an exciting mash-up

By Susan Bardenhagen

Special to the Fauquier Times

The chapel of Grace Episcopal Church in The THEATER Plains is a perREVIEW fect setting for the Shakespeare Opera Theatre’s performance of “Hamlet.” Opening on Valentine’s Day, it was a unique way to spend date night, witnessing the love for a father to be avenged and the tormented love of a girlfriend. With the opera’s vocal drama, sinfonia and chamber ensemble pieces, plus Shakespeare’s words and authentic acting, this production is well worth attending.

Lori Lind, director and arranger, took seven-plus hours of Shake-

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Alas, poor Yorick! Protagonist Hamlet, played by Michael Reid, reflects on his dead father’s court jester. Cooper Josties, as the gravedigger, found the skull when preparing Ophelia’s burial site. speare’s play and 19th century French opera composer Ambroise Thomas’ score to create a “mash-up” that is well-rounded at two and a half hours.

Alexandre Dumas’ adaptation of the Bard and the libretto of 1868 were reworked to English. The best of the players’ iconic parts and Lind’s translations portray the classic tale, with

Contemplating the rotten state of affairs is King Claudius, played by Gene Allen, Maggie Ramsey as Queen Gertrude, and Laertes by Amos Warren III.

just one chorus in French, opening Act II. Hamlet is masterfully portrayed

by Michael Reid, whose experience in Shakespearean roles and dramatic contemporary theater offer the best of both worlds to the multi-faceted character. His scenes with pals Laertes, (Amos Warren III), and Horatio (Amy Baska), show faithful and rekindled friendships. Warren’s operatic tenor voice coupled with his varied emotional states create an excellent portrait of Laertes. The realistic drunken comradery scene of Hamlet and Horatio is a reprieve from the tension.

Coloratura sopranos Christina Phillips and Jessica Adkins share the roles of Ophelia and Osiric over the seven shows. Their amazing voices justify the many beautiful recitatives and arias. The notes soar through the eaves of the historic church. Both Phillips and Adkins entice the audience into Ophelia’s madness, caused

by Hamlet’s fickle love and the murder of her father.

Queen Gertrude (mezzo soprano Maggie Ramsey), and King Claudius (baritone Gene Allen) sing quality operatic recitatives and arias. Ramsey’s heart-wrenching reactions and Allen’s calm and purposeful portrayal, leave the audience wondering how naïve the queen and Claudius really were, making the tragedy even more dynamic.

Lord Pelonius (George Michael Harris), is an egocentric figure worthy of his major role in this re-enactment of the Shakespearean play.

For those used to quoting the Bard’s

proverbs and preaching, they won’t be disappointed.

While in minor roles as gravedigger, courtier, Marcellus, lady-in-waiting, and the murder-play-within-aplay actors, Cooper Josties, Chris Mannix, Helen Woodson and Bess Taylor give the choral ensemble pieces a lush sound.

Along with Lind as conductor, the musicians provide both soloist quality and accompaniment. The scoring of just four instruments, adeptly played by assistant conductor/pianist Lisa Bloy, concertmaster/violinist/ violist Drew Robertson, oboist Mary Riddell, and flutist Julianna Geyser) is acoustically a full collage of sound.

Spoiler alert: there is a lot of death in Hamlet. King Hamlet’s ghost gives his son a reason for his anger. Hamlet, Horatio and Hamlet rise to the castle tower – the chapel’s balcony adorned with Viking shields as their precipice – and the spirit is cast in ethereal fog. Renowned fight choreographer, Casey Kaleba, prepared the actors quite well. In such an intimate setting, anything less would not have been realistic. The costumes enrich the Nordic climate with both regality and peasantry.

Three performances remain as the Shakespeare Opera Theatre embarks on its fifth anniversary: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22, at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee at 4 p.m. on Feb. 23. Grace Episcopal Church’s chapel is on Main Street in The Plains with parking next to the main church.

Tickets for adults are $55, for ages 1825 $45 and for children under 18 $35.

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Virginia is for Lovers Awww, the month of February brings thoughts of flowers, chocolates, hearts, and candy – it’s the month of love!

Our state motto is “Virginia is for Lovers.” The slogan was born out of an advertising campaign in 1968 from the advertising firm The Martin Agency. Virginia is for mountain lovers, beach lovers, hiking lovers … thus, the simple slogan was born and simply put, “Virginia is for Lovers.”

Whether you are a native to our great state or you have moved here recently, you will soon find out that regardless of what you enjoy, there is plenty to do and explore in Virginia. Normally I talk about the wonderful places to travel abroad, but this month I want to focus on the beauty and fun in Virginia.

It is true there is a lot of rich history in our state, from Jamestown to Williamsburg to the battlefields, to Mount Vernon, to Arlington National Cemetery and to the Edgar Allan Poe Museum. Even St. John’s Church became a symbol of American patriotism when Patrick Henry declared, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” inside the church during his famous speech of 1775. Months later, shots were fired at Lexington and Concord and the American Revolutionary War began. The historical landmarks are numerous in our great state.

If a nearby beach is what you desire, Virginia is blessed with many stretches of sand. Although we do not have the

ALESIA HOUSE warm waters of places further south, we do have that salty air and the sounds of the waves gently crashing. One of my favorite places is Chincoteague Beach and island. Not only do you have the beach, but this can be a nature lover’s paradise, with many different species of birds frequenting the beach and island. The 11-mile stretch of wild beach is great for hikers, but surfers and kayakers can enjoy the waters as well.

Need a place to stay for a few days while enjoying Chincoteague?

Miss Molly’s Inn Bed and Breakfast is a favorite of mine as well. The hospitality -- along with the French toast -- is enough to keep me coming back. Here’s a fun fact: Marguerite Henry wrote her famous book “Misty of Chincoteague” right here in this lovely Victorian inn.

Take a stroll through town and enjoy fresh seafood at one of the local eateries, but don’t forget to grab some ice cream at Island Creamery or Mister Whippy.

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This year plan to get out and ex-

Fun for felines

RappCats is hosting an evening of fun, friendship and good cheer on Friday, Feb. 21 at Griffin Tavern, 659 Zachary Taylor Highway, in Flint Hill from 6 to 9 p.m. Ben Mason is providing the music. There is no fee, but donations gratefully accepted to help provide food and veterinary care for the abandoned, abused, neglected, injured and homeless Rappahannock cats and kittens that are cared for at RappCats Adoption Center and in foster homes. Kitten season is coming.

Visit www.rappcats.org or phone 540-987-6050.

plore one of the many great locations right here in our beautiful and historic state. Regardless of whether you’re a lover of water, mountains, vineyards, or history, remember …

Virginia is for lovers!

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Gardeners, get ready, it’s nearly spring Lots of local resources to help

By Tiffany Black

Special to the Fauquier Times

It’s time to start planning your garden. Jim Hankins, executive director of the Fauquier Education Farm, recently presented a lecture on this topic -- as he does every year -- to help gardeners and growers get a handle on the upcoming planting season. Here are a few helpful tips.

First, get your soil tested. Virginia Tech soil test kits are available at the Virginia Cooperative Extension at 24 Pelham St., Warrenton. Most home soil tests are more expensive, and results are not nearly as detailed.

If you follow the directions and recommendations of the VT soil report, your plants should be healthier, which will help them defend against insects and competing weeds.

Second, think about timing. Virginia Tech has a great planting guide to help with the timing of planting and harvesting based on hardiness zone. Most readers are in Zone 6b, but there is also a handy map to help figure it out. Visit https://www.pubs. ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_ vt_edu/426/426-331/SPES-170.pdf.

Watch the weather forecast and

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Tiffany Black enjoys the pleasures of gardening. She is pictured here on Berry Simple Farm with Floyd, the farm dog, after a day of hand weeding blueberries. be prepared to cover or protect more sensitive crops from extreme temps.

Jim uses row cover fabric on the Ed Farm to protect his brassicas and other crops.

As a guideline, there are two holidays to help you remember tra-

ditional planting dates. For cool season crops, think of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. Around this time, you can direct seed brassicas – kale, mustard greens, arugula, braising greens mixes and greens such as bok choy, tatsoi, and mizuna. Other

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winter-hardy vegetables that can be started from seed: English and sugar snap peas, carrots, spinach, leeks, turnips and potatoes.

Cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage do better as transplants. Start your own seeds now under lights (fluorescent or LED) or purchase starter plants nearer to early April.

This is also a good time to direct seed lettuce, radishes and beets.

For warm weather crops, Mother’s Day is the holiday to remember.

This date in mid-May usually falls after the danger of frost. Sweet Corn, green beans, cucumbers, summer squash, melons and a host of other vegetables can be direct seeded now.

Tomatoes, peppers and eggplant do better as transplants. You can start your own (under lights) six weeks prior to Mother’s Day, or you can buy them.

If you want to stay in production of certain vegetables, try successive planting. Crops like lettuce, radish, and spinach mature quickly, and can be planted in smaller amounts every two weeks until June. After that, warmer temperatures cause cool season crops to flower and go to seed quickly, rendering the crop unusable.

Finally, don’t forget, you’re not alone. There are many resources out there to help you out. First, you can reach out to your local Master Gardener Help Desk starting in March.

Call 540-341-7950, ext. 1, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesday and Friday 1 to 4 p.m. or email helpdesk@fc-mg.org.

You can also speak with a master gardener in person at both the Warrenton and Rappahannock farmers markets from May to September or October.

If you want more hands-on experience, join Jim as a volunteer on the Education Farm. Learn to plant, harvest and so many other things, as you help stock our local area food banks with beautiful produce. He also offers education workshops throughout the year that focus on lazy potato production and vegetable variety selection just to name a few. Visit www. fauquiereducationfarm.org.

Tiffany Black is a long-time Warrenton resident and a recent graduate of the Fauquier/Rappahannock Master Gardener Program. She loves all things related to organic fruit and vegetable production. She volunteers on Berry Simple Farm in Opal and works at Powers Farm Brewery every Sunday.

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Nightlife

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Live Music & Entertainment

Email event info to asherman@fauquier.com

“Hamlet” – Feb. 21 Friday, Feb. 21 “Hamlet”: 7:30 p.m., 6507 Main St., The Plains. Shakespeare Opera presents “Hamlet.”

Performances through Feb. 22. Tickets are $35 to $55. Held at Grace Episcopal Church. Tickets at www.shakespeareoperatheatre.com or contact Jason Krage at boxoffice@shakespeareoperatheatre.com or phone 443-226-8270.

Live music at Northside29: 6 p.m., 5037 Lee Highway, Warrenton. Visit www.northside29.com.

Contact: 540-347-3704.

Saturday, Feb. 22 Stand-Up Warrenton at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Center for

the Arts is the new home for these monthly comedy shows. Tickets are $15 and seating is limited so advance purchase is highly recommended. Shows are for adult audiences 18 and over. Visit www. centerofwarrenton.org.

Cabin Creek Live on the Taproom Stage: 5 to 8 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Menu by Jambalaya Brothers Food Truck. Contact 540-347-4777.

Mark Clay Live at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 4 to 7 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Visit www. whbrew.com. Contact: 540-300-2739.

Kevin Burt and Big Medicine: 8 p.m., Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. Singer, guitarist ad harmonic player Kevin Burt performs an evening of blues music. Tickets are $30. Visit hylton.calendar.gmu. edu/kevin-burt-and-big-medicine.

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.

Sunday, Feb. 23 National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine: 2 p.m., Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, celebrating its 100th concert season, performs a selection of Eastern European gems. Tickets are $33 to $55. Visit hylton.calendar.

Cabin Creek – Feb. 22 gmu.edu/national-symphony-orchestra-of-ukraine.

Saturday, Feb. 29 The 2nd Hand Band Live at Gloria’s: 7 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes the 2nd Hand Band for a mix of American, classic and modern rock music.

Tickets are $17.50 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.

Offstarr Band Live on the Taproom Stage: 5 to 8 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Menu by Daddy G’s Salsa Bar. Contact 540-347-4777.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR A COMPLETE LISTING VIST FAUQUIER.COM Send your events to asherman@fauquier. com at least a week in advance. Click on the events tab at www.fauquier.com for a more complete list of calendar listings.

Wednesday, Feb. 19 Job Fair: 3 to 5 p.m., 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. Hosted by Fauquier County Human Resources with focus on employment with county schools and government.

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.

Open Book Adult Book Club: 6 p.m. 104 Main St., Warrenton. This month’s selection: “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean. Visit oldtownopenbook.com or phone 540878-5358.

Thursday, Feb. 20 Siegfried Sassoon: Hunting in the Trenches: 6 to 8 p.m., 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Join Professor Charles Caramello in his analysis of Siegfried Sassoon’s semi-autobiographical trilogy, “Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man, Memoirs of an Infantry Officer,” and “Sherston's Progress.” He will address the question of whether “riding to hounds” prepared men for the uniquely modern warfare of the Great War. Free for NSLM members, $10 for non-members. RSVP to info@

nationalsporting.org or 540-6876542, ext. 4.

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.

Warrenton Ruritans: 7 p.m., 6903 Blantyre Road, Warrenton.

All welcome to monthly meeting of Warrenton Ruritans the third Thursday of each month. New members welcome. Contact John Wayland at 540-347-4735.

in foster homes. Kitten season is coming. Please help if you can. Visit www.rappcats.org or phone 540-9876050.

“The Biggest Little Farm:” 5:30 p.m., 130 S. Madison St., Middleburg.

The Land Trust of Virginia and the Goose Creek Association will be presenting this acclaimed documentary film at the Hill School.

This captivating documentary chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade in city living for a 200-acre farm.

Admission is free. Pre-registration is required at www.landtrustva.org Contact 540-687-8441.

Friday, Feb. 21

Saturday, Feb. 22

FCT auditions for “Jesus Christ Superstar:” 7 p.m., 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton. Ages 17 and older. Pre-registration is required at www.FCTstage.org. Auditions will also be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Casting takes place at John Barton Payne Building.

Callbacks will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.

Fun for Felines: 6 to 9 p.m., RappCats is hosting an evening of fun, friendship and good cheer at Griffin Tavern, 597 Zachary Taylor Road, in Flint Hill. Ben Mason is providing the music. No fee, but donations gratefully accepted to help provide food and veterinary care for the many abandoned, abused, neglected, injured and homeless Rappahannock cats and kittens that are cared for at the RappCats Adoption Center and

Seventh annual Spaghetti Dinner: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton. Held at The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital, proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Advance tickets available until Feb. 19. $7/adults, $6/ seniors, $4/child under 13. Free/ under 3. At the door, $8/adults, $7/seniors, $4/child under 13. For advance tickets/information, contact The Fauquier Health Infusion Center at 540-316-2550.

Astronomy for Everyone: 6 to 9 p.m., 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. Evenings begin with a halfhour children's "Junior Astronomer" program, followed by discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab Ambassadors will offer a presentation on the latest news in astronomy and space exploration.

After these presentations, visitors will get oriented to the celestial skies with a brief sky tour. Finish the evening by looking at deep space objects through telescopes provided by astronomy volunteers. Visitors may bring a telescope or binoculars. Entrance gates close one hour after program start time. In the event of rain or clouds, only the "Junior Astronomer" and multimedia presentations will be provided. Contact 540-592-3556.

Zen Meditation: 7 to 9:30 a.m., 9670 Maidstone Road, Delaplane.

The Delaplane Zen group meets Saturday mornings at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Delaplane. Three sittings with walking in between. More information at www.delaplanezen.org.

Sunday, Feb. 23 Sunday Sketch: 2 to 4 p.m., 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. A free sketching session will be held with artist Alice Porter. All ages and skill levels welcome. Sketching materials are provided. To RSVP email info@ nationalsporting.org or call 540-6873542, ext. 4.

National Kitten Coalition Workshop: 9 a.m., 5000 Cunningham Farm Drive, Marshall. Hosted by Middleburg Humane Foundation and presented by the National Kitten Coalition. Learn about assessing mom and kittens, providing medical care, kitten socialization and more. Space is limited to 30 people per session.

For ages 16 and up. Visit www. middleburghumane.org or 540-3643272.

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FAITH NOTES Submit your religious news events to asherman@fauquier.com at least a week in advance for publication.

Please include address and contact information for your event.

Wednesday, Feb 19 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 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 them. No registration is required. Anyone who needs a ride may call or email at least 24 hours in advance at 540-935-2956 or redeemedchurchva@gmail.com. Visit www.redeemedchurchva.org.

Friday, Feb. 21 Soup and Sandwich Dinner: 5 to 7 p.m., 10513 Old Marsh Road, Bealeton. All are invited to a soup and sandwich dinner at Liberty United Methodist Church. Contact: 540-4390267.

Sunday, Feb. 23 “Moments in Black History”: 6 p.m., 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton.

Come out and celebrate Black History with Decker Tapscott and the community of Faith Christian Church.

The special guest speaker will be the Rev. Dean Nelson, chairman of the Douglass Leadership Institute. For more information, contact the church office at 540-349-0178.

Celebrating Black History: 10:45 a.m., 2932 Atoka Road, Rectortown

(GPS use Marshall). Mount Olive Baptist Church will celebrate its Black History.

Service starts with the Rev. Dr. Elton P. Wilson Sr., executive minister at Mount Calvary Baptist, Alexandria, preaching.

Lunch will be served following morning worship service. The afternoon guest preacher is the Rev. Rodney Smith Sr., accompanied by his choir and congregation from Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Marshall. Service starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 540-364-2380.

The 43rd annual Black History Month Celebration: 4 p.m., 15044 Ryland Chapel Road, Rixeyville.

Sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary of Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc. with special guests, The Spiritual Harmonizers of Northern Virginia and vicinity. The Black History Month Celebration has been held each year as a fundraiser for missions and scholarships. Tickets in advance are $5 for adults in advance or $7 at the door; tickets for school-age students, including college students with ID, are $1 at the door. For ticket information, email Nan Butler Roberts, nb_roberts@msn.com or phone 540-661-2013 or Olivette Glascoe, 540-522-6108; Barbara Woo 540-672-3717; Connie Herndon 540972-7197 or Angela Brooks 540-8547442 or Gail Blaker 540-675-2670.

Black History Day Service: 3 p.m., 3124 Beulah Road, Markham. The Beulah Baptist Church of Markham will be having its annual Black History Day Service. The Rev. Jeffrey Hackley of the Bethel Baptist Church will be the guest. Lunch will be served immediately after morning service.

Contact: 540-364-2626.

Folk Service: 9:45 a.m., 9670 Maidstone Road, Delaplane.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church is having a special folk service beginning with a

Places of Worship

hymn sing. Questions? Call the church office at 540-364-2772.

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 540-2700410.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner: 5:30 to 7 p.m. 10023 Wesley Chapel Road, Marshall. Wesley Chapel Methodist Church will host a pancake dinner (and other food) in the church social hall to benefit People Helping People. A free-will offering is requested. We are the little stone, community church and all are invited for good food and fellowship. Contact: 540-364-9660.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: 5 to 8 p.m., 8695 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. A free-will offering is appreciated. For more information, call 540-788-4619.

Wednesday, Feb. 26 Revival Services: 7:30 p.m., 3287 Old Catlett Road, Catlett.

The Fauquier County and Vicinity Minister’s Coalition will host its annual revival services, Feb. 26 to 28, at the Oak Shade Baptist Church in Catlett. The guest revivalist will be the Rev. Maurice Watson, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Largo, Maryland. The revival is open to all in the Fauquier County community. For further information, contact the Rev. James Kelly at 703-402-6153 or the Rev. Leroy Stewart at 540-869-6160.

Saturday, Feb. 29 Leap Year Free-will Ham Dinner: 5 to 7 p.m., 150 W. Bowen St., Remington. The Remington United Methodist Church Men’s Group will prepare and serve a free-will ham dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Lots on the menu, with spiral ham, coleslaw, macaroni, green beans, rolls and drinks. Desserts prepared by the Remington Methodist Women’s Group. Proceeds support the missions and outreach activities of the men’s group. For more information, call 540-439-2579.

Saturday, April 25

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

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

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

www.gracechurchcasanova.org

Spring Bazaar: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5073 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton. Jeffersonton United Methodist Church will be having a spring bazaar featuring yard sale items, crafts, baked goods and plants

at the Jeffersonton Community Center. Proceeds go toward the center and the church. Tables are available for rent. $20/inside, $10/ outside. Contact Ann at 540-5229466 or Vicki at 540-812-4114 to reserve a spot.

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, Virginia—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. The group 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.

Get them to the church on time Email or call Jeanne Email jcobert@fauquier.com or call 540-347-7634 Post your church’s information on our weekly church page.

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Restored cabin offers privacy in Marshall

This home is an older, totally restored cabin that is situated on 6.7 acres located in Marshall, just minutes off Interstate 66 for those commuters.

The property offers a very private wooded setting with a small stream on site.

A large metal building with a concrete floor and large garage doors can be used for storage and/ or a workshop. The cabin is on well water and septic and has a shed in the rear.

The original part of the cabin

dates back to the 1800s.

The cabin has an upper-level bedroom. On the main level is a living room, a fully equipped eatin kitchen, a stone wood-burning fireplace and a full bath. Extras include new windows, electrical, plumbing, walls, flooring, appliances and washer/dryer hook up. Enjoy the views from the front and/or side porch of the cabin.

The larger metal building has full electrical service hooked up and a flue for a wood stove and two new large garage doors.

This is a very unique piece of property that holds a lot of history with it. It can be lived in as-is or while you build your dream home on the same property. Or, you can use it as a weekend getaway. The property itself is wooded with hardwoods with a small stream for water supply.

The cabin and workshop and future house site acreage is cleared already. A driveway area leads to the cabin and a circular driveway around the workshop building. This is a very private setting full of wildlife.

The property is located within five minutes of I-66 and the town limits of Marshall. This property just hit the market this week and is shown strictly by appointment through the listing agent only. No drive-bys, please. For any questions or to schedule a showing of this property, call Karen D. Champ at Remax Regency at 540-229-4969.

The list price is $399,900.

Karen D. Champ Remax Regency 540-229-4969

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, familial status, or national origin.

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia and federal fair housing laws, which make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or elderliness, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

For more information or to file a housing complaint, call the Virginia Fair Housing office at 804-367-8530 or toll-free at 888-551-3247. For the hearing impaired, call 804-367-9753.

EMAIL: fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov WEBSITE: dpor.virginia.gov/fairhousing

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Meet the new police chief at Cops, Cones, and Kids on Saturday, March 7 Saturday, Feb. 22, is the date for the next "Stand-Up Warrenton" at Gloria's (92 Main St.). To be held monthly, the adult (ages 18 and up) comedy show will begin at 8 p.m.

Seating is limited so advance ticket purchases of $15 each are suggested.

Visit www.centerofwarrenton.org.

Earlier on Feb. 22, Mark Clay will be performing live at the Wort Hog Brewing Company (41 Beckham St.) from 4 to 7 p.m. Visit www.whbrew. com or call 540-300-2739 for more

Drop off your SPCA donations at Denim and Pearls The Relay for Life/Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be hosting a fundraiser at The Bistro at Fauquier Hospital on Feb. 22 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the 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 tickets call 540-316-2550 or 540-3162273.

Cabin Creek, an original and traditional old-time string band, will be performing at the Old Bust Head Brewing Company on Feb. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. For information call 540-

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ALICE FELTS WARRENTON 540-349-0037 warrenton.news@gmail.com information.

On Feb. 24, the water slide at the WARF (800 Waterloo Road) will be open from 1 to 5:45 p.m. Also on Feb. 24, students ages 3 to 17 can swim for half day/half price beginning at noon.

VEE KREITZ NEW BALTIMORE BROAD RUN 540-347-5140 veescolumn@aol.com 347-4777.

On Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Old Bust Head Brewing Company, The Cold War Museum will be hosting a presentation, “Betrayal in Berlin: The Berlin Tunnel and the Mole in MI6,” by former Washington Post reporter Steve Vogel. “What happens when a bold intelligence-gath-

Another event on Monday, Feb. 24, the Truth & Tales Book Club will meet at the Warrenton central library (11 Winchester St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss “Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold and the Fate of the American Revolution” by Nathaniel Philbrick.

New participants are welcome. For more information, call 540-4228500, ext. 6862.

Cops, Cones, and Kids is a special event on March 7 at Ellie's Place (70 Main St.) from noon to 1 p.m.

The new Warrenton Chief of Police, Mike Kochis, will be on hand as kids receive a free ice cream cone or ice

cream cup. It's a great opportunity for kids, parents, and community members to have another chance to meet the head of Warrenton's law enforcement.

To alert the public in case of severe weather warnings (such as a tornado threat), the Town of Warrenton may sound a warning siren to alert people to go inside and listen to weather updates from local media or the National Weather Service (www.weather.gov).

Unless you are near a siren, you may not hear a warning siren from inside a building. For more information, visit the Town of Warrenton website at www.warrentonva.gov.

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Tickets are $35 in advance and $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. For information call 540-341-2008, email Jason@ coldwar.org, or call Old Bust Head Brewing Company at 540-347-4777.

Fauquier County Parks and Recreation is offering a Self Defense Workshop for ages 55 and up at the Marshall Community Center on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. For information, call 540-422-8550.

Professor Charles Caramello is giving a presentation, “Siegfried Sassoon: Hunting in The Trenches,”

at the National Sporting Library and Museum on Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. He will address whether riding to hounds prepared men for the modern warfare of the Great War. For information call 540-687-6542, ext. 4.

Denim & Pearls Restaurant in Warrenton is partnering with the Fauquier SPCA to become a donation drop-off now through Feb. 29.

Drop off items for the SPCA and receive 15% off your final bill.

For information call 540349-9339.

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Influenza remains at ‘widespread level’ locally Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, is being closely monitored.

As of Feb. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are currently 15 persons under investigation in the United States who have tested positive. Three hundred forty-seven have tested negative and 81 cases are pending. No COVID-19 deaths have been reported in the United States. Overall, more than 60,000 people have been sickened globally, while 1,370 have died mostly in China.

According to the CDC's latest FluView report (Feb. 2-8), the national level of flu-like illness remains high. CDC estimates that so far this flu season, there have been at least 26 million flu illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 14,000 deaths from the flu.

The Weekly Influenza Activity Report of the Virginia Department of

JOE KORPSAK REMINGTON BEALETON OPAL 540-497-1413 joe.korpsak@yahoo.com Health for the week ending Feb. 8 indicates that Virginia was at the "widespread level" and has been 11 weeks at widespread. Virginia has a total of 6,386 flu infections, of which 1,022 were tested positive. There have been 773 pneumonia and influenza-associated deaths during the 2019-20 flu season thus far. Virginia is currently at its highest state level currently for people seeking care for flu-like illnesses during this continuing flu season.

Locally, Fauquier Health since Jan. 8, has limited visitations due to the

Plenty of eating out choices (for good causes) this week The Marshall community is saddened by the passing of Helen Glascock on Feb. 9. Helen was a lifelong member of Marshall Baptist Church and will be missed by all. Please continue to pray for comfort for her family and friends.

There will be plenty of food happenings this week.

The Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Relay for Life/Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is on Feb. 22.

Call 540-316-2550 or 540-316-2273

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Marshall Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be hosting its monthly All-You-Can-Eat-Breakfast on Feb. 23 from 8 to 11 a.m. Stop by 4160 Rectortown Road in Marshall and enjoy some scrambled eggs, bacon, scrapple, sausage and all the fixings!

Grace Episcopal Church will host its Community Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 6807 Main St. in The Plains. A

seasonal flu outbreak. Due to the high levels of respiratory viruses in the community, Fauquier Health has implemented precautions. Visitation restrictions are in place during the peak flu season, which generally lasts through the first of April. These restrictions apply to children under 13 years of age, pregnant women and people with chronic lung diseases unless they are seeking care.

The following are Fauquier Health statements released Feb. 13: “Fauquier Health is working closely with the Fauquier County Health Department and following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure the hospital is prepared with the appropriate plans to detect, protect and respond should anyone in the community contract or be exposed to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV). While we have not treated any patients with this virus at our hospital to date, there have been confirmed cases in Virginia.”

Fauquier Health has taken the fol-

lowing measures to prepare, “out of abundance of caution,” in accordance with CDC guidelines.

• Personal protective equipment is available, including face masks and eye protection.

• Hand hygiene products are easily accessible at main entrances in the hospital.

• Education signage has been placed near the main entrances for patients and visitors.

“We want to assure our community that our providers and clinical teams are well-trained and prepared to engage outbreaks of virus and infectious diseases, including coronavirus. Especially at this time of the year, we are continuing to stay sharply focused on the efforts to educate patients, visitors and the community about the more immediate risk of spreading the flu,” read the statement from Fauquier Health.

For more information, contact the Fauquier County Health Department or visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov.

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ley, Barbara Fishback and Dawn Sutphin (Feb. 15), Yolanda Lightfoot (Feb. 16), Bobby Embrey (Feb. 17), Brooks Flinn – who will be 1 year old! (Feb. 18), Eddie Payne, Michelle Lipscomb and Ava Elizabeth Carter (Feb. 19), Hilary Beeler and Robert Glascock (Feb. 20), Roberta Hitt (Feb. 21), Chad Heflin and Linda Hall (Feb. 23), Dosey Soaper (Feb. 24), and Kristina Lai (Feb. 25).

Happy anniversary to our Valentine’s Day couple Doug and Paula Taylor.

Everyone, have a great week!

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On the eve of the Lenten season, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper set for Tuesday, Feb. 25 A few flakes of snow just flew past our window. Oh well, it's only about 30-some days until spring.

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8.

Sending get well wishes to our friend and the pastor of Mount Morris Baptist Church, the Rev. Lindsay Green. We are glad to hear that he is recuperating at home after a stay at Winchester Hospital.

Birthday greetings to Victor “Chef” McLawhorn, Andy Gilliam, Cody Leeser, Suzanne Cliver, Marion Long, Emery Kinsey and Ella Stevens. Enjoy your special day!

The Rev. Alphonso Washington, retired Baptist minister, recently died at the tender age of 106. He was truly a man of great faith who preached to many congregations in our area. His first sermon was given at Providence Baptist Church, Orlean, after receiving his license to preach. A large homegoing service was held at the Wayland Conference Center near Culpeper with burial at Mount Morris Church in Hume.

Our condolences to his family and friends.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who sits on the United States Supreme Court, is a remarkable woman. We just finished reading, “Dissenter on

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Wesleyan United Methodist honors its congregation

ANNE DAVIS MARKHAM HUME ORLEAN 540-364-1828 hlfmhouse@aol.com the Bench,” recounting her life and work with her efforts to assure gender equality for many young people.

It's a good read and makes one admire her even more. It's available at the Marshall Branch of the Fauquier Library.

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church will hold a pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. Pancakes and all of the accompanying goodies will be served. No charge but free-will proceeds will be donated to People Helping People.

The Leeds Episcopal Church choir, with guest singers from the Shenandoah Conservatory and the local community, will present a service of Evensong on Sunday, March 1, at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this lovely service with special music and sung prayers. A reception will follow the service in the Parish Hall.

Thought for today: Try to make someone happy and help them to believe that there are still good people in this troubled world.

Anne Talks

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AMANDA ARMSTRONG WOODWARD

A sure sign that spring is around the corner, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 8695 Old Dumfries Road in Catlett, will be hosting its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Feb. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. Free-will offering is appreciated. For more information, please call 540-788-4619.

Wesleyan United Methodist Church bids farewell to another special member, Vanessa Koolhof. Vanessa was a very active member of Wesleyan and will be remembered especially for her efforts arranging the Crop Walk each fall, which was always very successful. It was wonderful to have Gail and Cara Cheatwood attend that Sunday to help us say goodbye to Vanessa.

They moved to Waynesboro last year and visit whenever they can.

Gail, Vanessa and Cara were presented with framed pictures of our beautiful Wesleyan Church. May the pictures bring beautiful memories and remind them how much they are missed and loved.

CALVERTON CATLETT CASANOVA 540-295-4925 woodwardamanda1@aol.com Anne Reister of Wesleyan celebrated her 90th birthday in January.

Not only is she a valuable member, but she and her husband, Lair, were married in Wesleyan. Following services, she and her family celebrated with lunch at The Route 29 diner.

Approximately 30 members of her family attended. We all send our birthday wishes and love to this special lady!

For those of you who have Facebook, there is a Facebook page called “Fauquier Faith Network” where churches and other religious organizations can post upcoming events for their groups.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week. Let me know what is happening in your neighborhood.

Want more? visit

www.Fauquier.com

Anne C. Hall

Associate Broker, CRS, GRI, SRES

Long & Foѕter, Realtors

492 Blackwell Rd. Warrenton, VA 20168

540-341-3538

These property transfers, filed February 6-12, 2020 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top Dollar Deal $3,600,000 in Marshall District

Cedar Run District Amanda B. Barto to Dimas S. Velasquez, 3.1859 acres at 1402 Aquia Road, Midland. $335,000 John Fay Trumbo Jr. Estate by Executor to David F. Snead Sr., 15.11 acres on Old Carolina Road nr. Midland. $175,000 Greg Kirschbaum to Kelly J. Lawhorn, 5 acres at 12320 Tackett’s Mill Road, Stafford. $425,000 Carole Joanne Retzlaff to Robert McCoy Robinson Jr., 2.0499 acres at 3551 Goldmine Road, Goldvein. $305,000 Aran Capital Partners LLC to Mary Laughlin O’Brien, 2 acres at 8069 Greenwich Road. Catlett. $490,000 Shawn A. C. Boyce to Michael Shawn Ciallella, 2 acres at 1384 Aquia Road, Midland. $290,000 Ashton Alden Jenkins to Marc Anthony Armstrong, 12.5487 acres at 9360 Redemption Way, Midland. $635,000 Lee District Felix Beltran to Felix Beltran Jr.,

Unit K, 11228 Torrie Way, Bealeton. $134,000 Michelle Leeanne Hill to Walter D. Hernandez, 5028 Godwin’s Landing Drive, Remington. $310,000 FFC Properties LLC to Caleb Todd Apperson, 10988 Southcoate Village Drive, Bealeton. $417,000 James Patrick Holm to Benjamin S. Hedrick, 1.2090 acres at 10683 Marsh Road, nr. Bealeton. $319,000 Mintbrook Developers LLC to NVR Inc., Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Neighborhood B, Phase 1, Mintbrook nr.

Bealeton. $330,000 Center District Jacob A. Musyt to Richard Koehnke, 0.488 acre at 80 Menlough Drive, Warrenton. $525,000 Paper Street Soap Co. LLC to CLL Investments LLC, Unit 113, 631 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. $121,500 Eva U. Richardson to Megan A. Laures, 158 Piedmont Street, Warrenton. $425,000 Ronald L. Stevens to Ryan M. Jones,

183 Mosby Circle, Warrenton. $385,000 Juan Jose Velez Jr. to Richard A. Schraf, 6428 White’s Mill Lane, Warrenton. $540,000 Jean M. Lukas to Rene H. DeBellaistre, 443 Ridge Court, Warrenton. $263,000 Chris Myers to James M. Davison, 805 Colonel Edmonds Court, Warrenton. $349,900 Dionicio Rodriguez to Miguel A. Urzua Cadiz, 0.3021 acre at 129 Brenda Court, Warrenton. $250,000 Scott District Jeffrey R. Abrams to Daniel J. Wendling, 7148 Norwich Court nr. Warrenton. $596,500 Jonathan O’Neal Santee to Gregory Joseph Dreher, 2.2961 acres at 4573 Maple Dale Lane, The Plains. $505,000 Chad Vieau to David Raymond Borek Jr., 3983 Lake Ashby Court, nr. Warrenton. $575,000 Raymond L. Brown to Zachary Stalls,

1.3584 acres at 5736 Pendleton Lane nr. Warrenton. $470,000 Joseph E. Doyle III to Theresa Christine Divov, 6.7172 acres at 4376 Montreux Road nr. Warrenton. $850,000 Marshall District Ashland Fields LLC to Ashland Mead LLC, 81.6029 acres at 8714 Holtzclaw Road and 50.8270 acres on Holtzclaw Road nr. Warrenton. $3,600,000 Faye Richardson to Christopher E. Foreman, 10.112 acres at 7840 Cub Drive, Marshall/Orlean. $430,000 Bradley N. Orme to Anna L. Stevens, 10.0153 acres at 7633 Bear Wallow Drive, Warrenton. $550,000 Christopher Michael Thomas to Katelyn Elizabeth Kuhn, 10.6015 acres at 7400 Poplar Point Lane, west of Warrenton. $460,000 Courtney M. Martin to Emily Argyle Thomas, 4178 Winchester Road in Marshall and ½ of Lot 5 on Winchester Road in Marshall. $295,000

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OBITUARIES Melvin Scott Chambers

Alfred L. ‘Al’ Villareale

Melvin Scott Chambers, 82, of Midland, Va. passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Scott graduated from Bealeton High School in 1955 and was awarded the American Future Farmers of America degree in 1957. Upon the death of his father in 1954, he took over operating his family’s farm and continued to farm until he passed. In 1960, he was drafted and joined the Army National Guard. He also owned and operated a trucking company for over 25 years.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years Carolyn Lake Chambers, his six children: Jocelyn Chambers of Midland, Winfield S. Chambers of Midland, Hunter L. Chambers (Melissa) of Bealeton, Andrew Chambers, Carolyn M. Leach (Jeffrey), and Thomas M. Chambers of Midland. His seven grandchildren included Preston Chambers of Lakeland, Florida, April Iversen of Marriottsville, Md, Brandon Chambers, Ashley Chambers, Mikayla Chambers of Bealeton, Drew Leach and Sammy Leach of Midland, and Holly Chambers of Midland. He had 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Melvin H. and mother Bessie Chambers Stephens and his siblings; Janet Chambers and Judith Abel.

Future funeral and interment will be private.

The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers of Capital Caring Hospice of Aldie, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers please make any donations to the Hospice of your choice or the C.L. Payne FFA Chapter at Liberty High School in Bealeton, Virginia.

Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.

Alfred L. ‘Al’ Villareale, age 78, of Warrenton, VA passed on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 at Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. He was born on February 22nd, 1941, son of the late, Salvatore & Rose Villareale and brother to the late Faust Villareale.

Al is survived, by his brother Robert Villareale of Seattle, WA; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Greta Villareale and both his sons, Alfred ‘Rudy’ Villareale of Manassas, VA & Michael Villareale of Virginia Beach, VA. Al was raised in Washington, DC and Silver Spring, MD. He met and married his beloved wife Greta at the age of 19 and went on to raise his family in Manassas, VA. He was the proud father of Rudy and Mike and loved coaching and watching them play football.

Al was employed for over 30 years at the U.S. Army Map Service where he had many friends. He had an avid interest in antique cars and motorcycles and was a gifted mechanic who enjoyed spending weekends in his garage working on friends and neighbors cars. Al also had a great love for music, establishing the DJ service, Sundowner Productions where he was affectionately known as “Papa DJ”. Al was most happy surrounded by friends and family and will be remembered for his booming voice, quick smile and willingness to help his friends and neighbors.

The family will accept visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA on Friday, April 24th from 6 to 8 pm. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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

S. Marc Krenytzky, M.D. S. Marc Krenytzky, M.D., 75, died peacefully at home on February 9, 2020 from Parkinson’s Disease.

Marc was born in Coffeyville, Kansas; the oldest of seven boys born to Stephen and Shirley Krenytzky. He attended the University of Michigan, where he met his wife Mary on a blind date. Marc attended medical school at the University of Kansas and completed his residency at Oakland Naval Hospital in California. He was then assigned to be Chief of Pediatrics in Quantico, where he and Mary were introduced to the world of horses and fox hunting. They made their home in Fauquier County and enjoyed many years of adventures together. Marc is survived by: his wife of 51 years, Mary; his daughter Amy and her partner Greg; his daughter Sarah and her husband Wells; his grandchildren Kristin, William, and Lillian, his brothers, and many extended family members.

Marc was a pediatrician in Manassas for 32 years. He adored and was devoted to all of his patients, as well as all of the staff who helped him run his practice. Upon retirement, he became Vice President for Medical Affairs at Prince William Hospital where he discovered a talent for hospital administration.

Marc was an avid fan of University of Michigan sports. He had a great sense of humor and loved fox hunting, fishing, cooking, and playing golf and tennis. Marc also enjoyed beekeeping, reading, and all types of music. He loved good food and was able to remember every restaurant he’d visited and exactly what he ate, even if the meal was forty years ago.

During his retirement, he enjoyed playing bridge and was able to earn quite a few master points of which he was quite proud. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family and enjoyed our weekly Sunday family dinners.

A memorial service will be held at Hopefield (6763 Airlie Rd., Warrenton) on February 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Marc’s name to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

William Anderson William Anderson, 89, of Spotsylvania County, formally from Falls Church, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Mary Washington Hospital.

William, known as Bill, was a native of Warrenton, where he grew up. He graduated from Orange County High School. Bill served two years in the Army in Korea as a medic. In 1954, he married Alma George Anderson from Middleburg and they moved to Falls Church.

Bill began working for Friden Calculating Machine Company in Washington DC. After ten years he moved to National Business Systems of Rockville, MD where he was head of service operations for 35 years. In retirement he opened a NAPA store in Warrenton and moved to Fredericksburg, where he lived for the past 28 years.

Bill is survived by his two daughters, Karen Anderson Smerdzinski (Gary) and Joan Anderson Vess (Mark); his five grandchildren, Teresa Smerdzinski Sandstrom (Gus), Stephanie Smerdzinski Schauder (John), Amy Smerdzinski Crider (Steve), Brian Vess, and Eric Vess (Serena); and his seven great-grandchildren, William Sandstrom, Sophia Sandstrom, Charlotte Sandstrom, Jack Schauder, Tessa Schauder, Catherine Schauder, and Leah Crider.

A service will be held at noon on Wednesday, February 19 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. There will be a reception at Chancellor’s Village, 12100 Chancellors Village Ln. in Fredericksburg following the service.

Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 20 in Middleburg Memorial Cemetery.

Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com.

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Alice Virginia Budd

Margaret Myers Barfield, 80, of Rixeyville, VA passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Poet’s Walk Assisted Living, Warrenton, VA. Mrs. Barfield was born October 25, 1939 to Howard J. Myers and Frances Haught Myers.

Mrs. Barfield enjoyed flower gardening and doll making.

Surviving Mrs. Barfield is her husband Franklin Barfield and her siblings, Ellen May Ewell, Annette Lee Robertson, Lewis Franklin Myers, Gloria Janet Myers, Marian Arlene Puzenski and Howard Jackson Myers.

Mrs. Barfield has a number of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Mary Elizabeth Myers and Sylvia Blanche Kanne.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA with Pastor Norma Jean Fellows conducting the service.

Interment will be in the Haught Family Cemetery, 17023 Ryland Chapel Road, Rixeyville, VA 22737. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gourdvine Baptist Church, 7103 Eggbornsville Road, Rixeyville, VA 22737 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 (www.alz.org).

Fond memories and condolences may be shared with the Barfield family through clore-english.com The Barfield family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements.

Alice Virginia Budd, 79 of Warrenton, VA passed away on Feb 12, 2020 at her home.

She was born on Feb. 24, 1940 in Fauquier County a daughter of the late George B. Clark and Clara Gill Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl C. Budd.

Mrs. Budd was a longtime member of the Warrenton Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and of The Relief Society.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Beverly and Rick MacWelch, Michael and Debbie Budd, Mark and Sally Budd, Glenn and Nikki Budd, Brian and Alesia Budd and Jeff and Cheryl Budd; her sister, Margaret Davis; her brother, George Clark; nineteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Warrenton Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Interment followed at Bright View Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fauquier Food Bank, 249 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 (fauquierfoodbank.org).

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

Phillip Scott Anderson Phillip Scott Anderson, 64, of Sumerduck, Virginia, passed away February 9, 2020, with his family by his side in Lynchburg, Virginia.

He was born October 30, 1955, to Carol Jarrett and the late Jerome Anderson in Chicago, Illinois.

Phil was a quiet sole who always smiled. He loved MOPAR and was an avid collector of unique knives and guns. Phil enjoyed a long career at Shibuya Hoppmann where he had worked since 1980.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Anderson of Sumerduck, Virginia; mother, Carol Jarrett of Austin, Texas; three sons, Jon (MaryEllen) of Indiatlantic, Florida, Jim (Christy) of Manassas, Virginia, and Joey (Shanna) of Hume, Virginia; five grandchildren, Tyler of Hinton, West Virginia, Hunter of Winchester, Virginia, JB and Kyra both of Manassas, Virginia, and Victoria of Hume, Virginia; and two brothers, Danny and Ricky both of Austin, Texas.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life on Sunday, February 23, 2020, from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. at Sumerduck Ruritan Club.

Donations can be made on his behalf to the Sumerduck Ruritan Club or American Diabetes Association.

William Edward Grant, Jr., “Billy” William Edward Grant, Jr., “Billy”, 61, of Marshall, VA passed February 8, 2020, at his residence. He was born on July 1, 1958.

Billy is survived by his wife, Darlene C. Grant of Marshall, VA; four sons: Trent Grant of Marshall, VA, Jason (Akesha) Grant of Warrenton, VA, Olbin (Quanicia) Grant of Manassas, VA, and Brandon Grant of Manassas, VA; his mother, Mary Edith Grant of Marshall, VA; four sisters: Gwendolyn Williams, Erma Robinson and Latisha Grant all of Marshall, VA and Melissa Grant of Linden, VA; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 17, 2020, at 11 am at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 4679 Free State Road, Marshall, VA, 20115.

Pastor Rodney L. Smith, Sr. delivered the eulogy.

Interment was in the Sanford Family Cemetery, Marshall, VA. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

It’s never too late to share your loved one’s story.

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OBITUARIES Dixie Lee Sheetz Dixie Lee Sheetz, 66, of Warrenton found eternal peace on 2/11/2020 in her home surrounded by family. She was dedicated her life to her family and helping those less fortunate.

Dixie was the owner of Dixie’s Closet.

Dixie wrote this on 08/31/14: “Death makes us all realize ...We are all here for a very short time therefore anytime we have together is cherished time. Grab onto your love ones and “Hold ON TIGHT”. Don’t have regrets like...ALL THE “I should have, I could have, I didn’t!”

There is an old poem, I shall not pass this way again I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good thing, therefore, that i can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow human being let me do it now.

Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. by Stephen Grellet Dixie is survived by her husband, Ronnie Sheetz of Warrenton, her children, Dean Sheetz and Donna Askew of Sumerduck, Suzi and Bill Pittard of Bristow, and Chris “Pip” Sheetz and Lindsay Hunt of Warrenton, and 11 grandchildren.

A graveside service will be on 2/22/20 @ 2:00PM at Brightview Cemetery 8265 Lunsford Road, Warrenton, VA 20187. A celebration of life will follow the service at the Remington Lions Club.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Heartland Hospice.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to a dear family friend for a very generous gift during this difficult time.

Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com

Patricia Jane (Prose) Carey Patricia Jane (Prose) Carey, 63, of Warrenton, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2020. She was born on October 21, 1956, the daughter of the late Paul C. Prose, Sr., and the late Jane Lucile (Colvin) Breen.

She was a loving mother to Jason Moon and Angela Minder of Castleton, Virginia, and David and Stephanie (Prose) Woodley of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Dillon, Devon, and Grace Woodley of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; beloved sister to Paul C. Prose, Jr., of Riverview, Florida, Michael A. Prose of Culpeper, Virginia, and Gail (Prose) Bandy (Carl) of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; half-sister to Johnny Prose (Erica) of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, Debbie Prose Ussery (Walter) of Longs, South Carolina, and Shelley Prose-Childress (Todd) of Evington, Virginia; step-daughter to Joy Prose of Evington, Virginia; a wild and crazy “Aunt Patty” to Dawn (Prose) Macek (Bill), Jeremy Prose (Kimberly), Melonee (Prose) Craig (DeVon), Luke Brewster (Krista), and Casey Brewster (Randy); she adored her many great-nieces and greatnephews; and she had a very special bond with her cousins and friends.

Besides her family, Patty was most proud of going back to college later in life and achieving an Associate’s Degree in Business and Accounting where she utilized her talent as an office manager and accountant for a few local construction companies throughout her career. She enjoyed cooking and made the best fried chicken and mac n’ cheese. She looked forward to picking Maryland crabs every summer and a good rare porterhouse. She was a skilled woodworker and artist and handcrafted many gifts for friends and family. She had a passion for collecting and refinishing antique furniture and special finds at the estate auctions and craft shows she loved to attend. She was always a night owl and loved to “read” her audio books into the wee hours of the morning. She was a dog lover and provided a loving home to several rescues over the years.

Patty was preceded in death by her beloved mom, Lucile Breen, step-dad, John W. Breen, Sr.; dad, Paul C. Prose, Sr.; her partner in crime/best friend/brother, David I. Prose; maternal grandmother, Emma Louise (Lyon) Colvin, her uncles Herbert and John Colvin, her aunt Virginia Louise (Colvin) Laws, and a cousin who was very dear to her, Carol Jane (Colvin) Metz.

Her family and friends will gather for a memorial service and celebration of life at a date and location yet to be determined.

Simple and Complex Estates EXPLAINING DEATH While the death of a loved one can be overwhelming for adults, it can be even more so for children.

Nevertheless, parents should try not to allow their thoughts and emotions stand in the way when explaining death to their children. As adults find ways to make sense of what has happened, to give expression to their feelings, and to work towards acceptance, they should strive to tell children the truth about what happened, right away. While it may be uncomfortable to use such words as “death” and “died,” research shows that using realistic words to describe death helps the grieving process. After that, parents should share details in small doses and be prepared for a variety of emotional responses.

Realize that however you approach the subject of death, your child will be upset, and perhaps, even angry. Accept your child’s emotional reactions. You will have time to address things again after your child’s had time to process the initial shock. To learn about our funeral services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility, conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton.

We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

“You’ll stay with me?’ Until the very end,’ said James.”

J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter, and the Deathly Hallows

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CL A SSIFIEDS ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Business Directory: Thursday at noon, All other Classified ads: Monday at 3 p.m.

To place your ad, Call: 540-351-1664, Toll Free: 888-351-1660, Fax: 540-349-8676, Email: classifieds@fauquier.com Rentals — Apartments At Last The Home You Have Been Searching For With The Price You Can Afford

540-349-4297 l TDD 711 Hunt Country Manor Apts.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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WORKING ANTIQUE CIDER PRESS - ca.

1890’s $299.00 Original, contains all parts, needs no repairs. (540)216-4480 Musical

262 Instruments

Commercial — Rentals Vint Hill Technology Campus. Two 3600 square foot buildings, one with a fenced rear storage area. Individual offices or full building availability. Excellent access to Rte. 29 and I-66. Call Albert Shotwell of Thomas & Co. Realty Advisors 703-906-3613.

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Rentals — Townhouses

Luxury TH, $2500/mo.

Will consider owner finance sale. Brand new end unit. 3 lg BR. 3.5BA. Many upgrades. Walk to hospital. Call/text 540 454-0311

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Rentals — Office

Corner of Main St, Old Twn Warrenton, 3 rms, 1BA, most utils. $1500/ mo. Anne Hall, Long & Foster.

540-454-5299

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Furniture/ Appliances

Brown recliner sofa.

Reclines both sides.

Good condition. $250.

540-825-5354 Maroon love seat and matching chair. Good condition. Reclining.

Both for $300.

540-825-5354 PAIR OF ANTIQUE WOOD KITCHEN CHAIRS $45. Newly restored cane seats(540)216-4480 R O U N D W O O D KITCHEN TABLE - 36“ DIAMETER $30. Great C o n d i t i o n .

(540)216-4480 TALL IRON DEMILUNE CONSOLE TABLE $215.36 hx 52w Black wood top with rubbed finish. (540)216-4480

Antiques &

200 Collectibles Beatles memorbiliapicture, black & white (60´s), albums, 45´s & magazines.571-3444300 Elvis memorabilia, Yankee memorabilia, Celtics Merch, Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars 571-344-4300 Frank Sinatra, JFK, MIchael Jackson, Redskins, & sports books & mags. Michael Jordon mini chanpionship basketballs + magazines.

571-344-4300 Farm

220 Equipment Ford 600 Tractor for sale. At least 50 years old. Call 540-547-9613

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1928 HOLLYWOOD REGENCY SOFA. $125 one of a kind. All original fabric, fringe and manufacturer’s tag. 2 piece semi circular, gold brocade, button tufted on back (540)216-4480

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50 assorted DVD movies in EC. $25 CASH ONLY. Orange, Va. 540-672-4697 Barber Chair, works, in good condition--Free.

540-622-6004 Bowflex Treadmill, new, l i t t l e u s e , 540-622-6004 Bridgeport Mill for sale. $1500.00 Call 540-547-2653 CANON CAMERA BATTERY CHARGER $10.

Model CB-2LF (540)216-4480 MINK JACKET $12.

Rough shape, use for crafts, pet beds.

(540)216-4480 MOEN GOOSE NECK KITCHEN FAUCET & SPRAY NOZZLE $20 Gently used, great condition(540)2164480 Olympic merch $2+ ea, Sports cards $3+, playing cards $3+ ea, Disney Merch $3+ ea, 571-344-4300 SET OF THREE VICTORIAN SHELL BOXES $100.

(540)216-4480

45 RPM record collection, orginial 50´s/ 60´s. Approx 3000.

Va r i o u s p r i c e s .

571-344-4300 45 RPM records (lots of 50) 0.50-$1.00 ea, comics $2+ ea, beanies $2+ ea, pez $1+ ea, 571-344-4300 Record albums $5+ ea, Sports Illustrated mags incld swimsuit $5+ ea, Old books $7+ ea, Snoppy merch $1+ ea, 571-344-4300

273 Pets FREE - Young Guinea Pig, gentle, & sweet 540-497-2185

LOST & FOUND ADOPTIONS TOO!

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

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G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200 GUTTERS, FREE ESTIMATES.Jack´s Seamless Gutters.

703-339-6676 or 540-373-6644. We keep our minds in the gutter.

Hagan Build & Design. Specializing in basements but we do it all!

540-522-1056.

Free estimates, licensed and insured.

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

703-582-0439 JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING. Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Commercial, Residential. Demolition, land clearing, site prep, roads, drives. 540-661-0116

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NO SWETT CARPENTRY & REMODELING. FOR ALL YOUR HOME REPAIR AND REMODELING NEEDS. 540-522-5577

N U T T E R S PA I N T I N G & SERVICES Call Erik, 540-522-3289

605 Automobiles - Domestic 2001 Silver Chrysler Sebring Sedan: under 38K mls, excel cond, black lthr int, loaded w/ sun roof. $5K OBO. 540-270-7821 2009 FORD FOCUS SEL SEDAN, 125k miles, moon roof, lthr, Exc. Cond. $4200 obo, 434-227-0743

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FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays

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

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376 Improvement Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured.

540-244-2869 Design/build services.

New, renovations, additions for residential. Commercial renovations & tenant uplifting. Licensed & i n s u r e d .

540-428-3050 www. s o u t h s t a r construction.com Remodels; New Homes; Windows; Painting; Garages; B a t h r o o m s ; Kitchens; Decks;.

Class A. Lic & insured. GMC Enterprises of VA, LLC. 540-222-3385

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Lawn/Garden

GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs.

Free estimates.

540-222-4107; 540-825-1000 Total Lawn Care, home services. Cranium Services giving you peace of mind. Call Glenn 571-839-8495; glenn@ craniumservices. com; cranium. services.com

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Ford Escape molded floor mats. LN. $50 CASH Orange, Va. 540-672-4697

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Sport Utility Vehicles

MERCURY 2008 MOUNTAINEER Premier All wheel drive, V8, 177k, new Michelin tires.

Navigation. Sunroof.

6CD player. Rear DVD. Tow hitch. Great condition. $5000. Call 540-212-3935. King George.

Trucks/

675 Pickups

2005 FORD F250 SuperDuty 6.0L Turbo Diesel. 4x4, insp. May. 51K, garage kept, great tow vehicle (13,500#). ARE cap. $15,000 obo. Call 434-589-1420.

Fauquier County Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for the event Kid’s and K-9’s on April 4 If you have something to share with the community, especially children and dogs, consider vending with us at our event, space is limited. For more information, please contact Melissa Nester, melissa.nester@fauquiercounty. gov

Announcements Homeschoolers of Bealeton (HOB) is a support system for homeschooling families located in Bealeton, Virginia and serving Fauquier County and the surrounding areas. Members are invited to share their ideas, events, achievements, support, encouragement and resources.

Fill out our membership request by following this link: https://www. homeschool-life.com/2176/signup

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To advertise in the Times Community Newspapers Job Update Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676

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Services — Miscellaneous

Excavating, driveways, barn pads, clearing, ponds, tree removal, house sites, polo fields & more. Lee Brothers S e r v i c e s .

540-522-8846

605 Automobiles - Domestic 1998 Rav 4, Good condition. $1500. Or Best Offer. (540)349-2742 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan. Low mls, excel cond.Fully Loaded with Sun roof. $5000.

T a m m y @ tdunsmore68@gmail. com or (540)270-7821.

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VINCENT LACY, a/k/a VINCENT LACEY, et al., Defendants.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to have the parcel of land described herein sold for the payment of delinquent real estate taxes, penalties, and interest. The subject real estate is owned by The Heirs of Vincent Lacy, situated in the Scott Magis Number 6976-56-9424-000, and is more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT certain House and Lot situated on the Warrenton & Winchester Road, said to contain 5 acres  1882, and recorded in Deed Book 80 at page 187.

LESS AND EXCEPT therefrom one acre adjoining the land of Bradley and on the right hand side of the road from Warrenton to Marshall, having been  1893, and recorded in Deed Book 89 at page 30.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT therefrom one acre conveyed to Winnie Lacy by Deed dated September 2, 1884 and recorded in Deed Book 75 at page 193.

 interest in the subject property and are made parties to this suit, including the heirs, devisees, assigns or surviving spouses of Vincent Lacy and who cannot be personally served because after a reasonably diligent inquiry within the  addresses of those persons cannot be ascertained.

THEREFORE, it is ordered that:

Luther B. Lacy

 Welford Seaboyd Dean, Sr. Wallace Franklin Lacy Vincent Brooks Lacy, a/k/a Brooks Vincent Lacy Celia M.E. Lacy, a/k/a Sellie Lacy Mattie Lacy Gertrude Lacy



 

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Vincent Lacy, a/k/a Vincent Lacey Edmonia Thomas Lacy

LEGAL NOTICES 

V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY 

Martha White Lacy

Wallace Lacy

Mary E. Lacy Lizzie B. Vowles Lacy, a/k/a Roberta Lacy Lucille Adolphine Lacy, a/k/a Luella A. Lacy, Lucille Nickens Lacy, Lucille Nickens, Lucelia W. Nickens

Anna E. Lacy

Helen P. Dean



Franklin W. Lacy Lucille Elizabeth Lacy Dean

Cornell “Chuck” Wallace Donald Wayne Lacy Lacy William S.L. Lacy

Grace R. Lacy Stokes

Eva Lacy

Lucy Lacy



Susan Lacy

and any other persons, including the heirs, devisees, or assigns of Vincent Lacy with their respective consorts, who are generally described as PARTIES UNKNOWN, do appear here on February 28, 2020, which is no fewer than twenty-four days after the entry of this order.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this order be published once a week for two successive weeks pursuant to Code of Virginia § 8.01-321 in The Fauquier Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Fauquier County, Virginia.

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FAUQUIER COUNTY ATTORNEY

Mary Catherine Anderson, VSB No. 68654 Senior Assistant County Attorney 10 Hotel Street, 2nd FL Warrenton, VA 20186   mc.anderson@fauquiercounty.gov 

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ENTERED this 3rd day of February, 2020.

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Legal Notices TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 10, 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.

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

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017773-01-00; JJ01777401-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re QUEZADA, EVELYN & JOCELYN CONCEPCION HERNANDEZ /V. OSVALSO QUEZADA VIDACA The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH CUSTODY OF EVELYN AND JOCELYN QUEZADA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) OSVALDO QUEZADA VIDACA appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/05/2020 9:30AM Melissa Cupp, Judge

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017711-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re SUB CAAL, LESTER WALDEMAR ANGELICA CAAL TZAIAN / V. PETRONILA CAAL TZALAN The object of this suit is to: CUSTODY OF LESTER WALDEMAR SUB CAAL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) PETRONILA CAAL TZALAN appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/24/2020 10:30AM Melissa Cupp, Judge

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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.

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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

Farm Assistant:

Help with farm maintenance and horses in The Plains. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, mow, weed eat, muck, paint, clean, repair fence. Experience with horses a plus. Weekends. Fulltime 540-364-2148, woodslanehorses@gmail.com

Flaggers Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017711-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DRJUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re SUB CAAL, LESTER WALDEMAR ANGELICA CAAL TZAIAN /V. JORG SUB CHOC The object of this suit is to: CUSTODY OF LESTER WALDEMAR SUB CAAL It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) JORGE SUB CHOC appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/24/ 2020 10:30AM Melissa Cupp, Judge

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Activity Driver Needed

Highland School has an immediate opening for an Activity Bus Driver to transport students to sports activities and field studies.

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Our activity drivers play a vital role in our extra-curricular programs and we value their efforts!

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GAINESVILLE 8074 Crescent Park Drive | 703.753.7910

WARRENTON 559 Frost Ave #100 | 540.349.1221

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FOR SALE

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

Locust Grove | $247,000

FOR SALE

UNDER CONTRACT

Lake of the Woods~Easy one level living with split bedroom floor plan~Gleaming hardwood floors through out most of the home~Custom built-in cabinetry~Spacious light filled great room~Family room with wood burning fireplace and Kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances.

UNDER CONTRACT

Amissville | $449,000

Warrenton | $375,000

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.

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.

Call Temple Leavell | 540.222.6074

Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700

Call Mary Ann Dubell | 540.212.1100

FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE

Midland | $1,100,000 Colonial 10,000 SF Home on 10 private acres. 500 SF Kitchen with sub zero fridge, 500 SF master bedroom with extra large master bathroom and a mini fridge. Finished basement with in-law suite and full kitchen, bar area, prewired high speed internet through out the house, and media room.

FEBRUARY 22ND & 23RD 12-2pm | 1585 Aquia Rd Midland, VA 22728 | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Call Judy Rose | 540.359.5366

COMING SOON

Culpeper | $399,000 1900’s Farm House over 4,000sqft~On 5acres w/5 Bay Tractor Shed beautiful pastural views~ Dated in Good Conditionw/newer HVAC & replacement windows Call Mandy Brown | 540.718.2459

JUST LISTED Warrenton | $299,000

Rare chance to live in Old Town Warrenton where you can walk to restaurants and shopping! Open floor plan in this rambler with wood floors on main level, updated kitchen and baths, 3 BR's on main level with one bath, walk in closet, small sun room off back of home plus lower level with endless opportunities, laundry, full bath plus plenty of storage. Large yard with deck!

Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409 Today's Tip: I get asked a lot if it's a good idea to change jobs when you're in the process of buying a home. If you have already found a home and have an offer that has been accepted DO NOT change jobs; time is of the essence and a job change will at best slow everything down. Otherwise, it's important that the job change keeps you in the same field of work, offers the exact same pay terms and has you working similar hours.

You don't want to become self-employed if you want to buy a home in the near future! Tell me about your current situation!

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Warrenton | $750,000 Gorgeous Custom Rambler only 3 years young!

UPGRADES GALORE! 4BR, 2.5 BA, 10'Ft ceilings with custom trim, wood floor, gas fireplace, quartz counter tops, huge eat in island with tons of storage.

This home sits on 4 acres just 8 minutes to old town Warrenton. This one is a show stopper!

Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

Interested in a free First Time Home Buyer class?

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FOR SALE

Catlett | $569,000 Huge colonial on almost 10 acres with 4 BR, 2.5 BA close to Quantico and Garrisonville.

Extra large family room w/fireplace, 2 car garage, large deck, and horses allowed.

Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

UNDER CONTRACT

3 lots remain available quickly moving – Road is built and Electric to each parcel great deal!

FOR SALE

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

JUST LISTED

Stephenson | $404,900

Warrenton | $519,000

Call Karen Goff | 703.408.1480

Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

Great commuter location! 4 BR, 2.5 BA, cherry This gorgeous 5 bedroom home has over 3,700 square feet of finished living space on a cul-de-sac in sought after Red cabinets, stainless appliances, gas stove, Corian, eat in kitchen plus separate Dining room, rec room & Bud Run. This home features 2-story foyer, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with island and breakfast room, office in basement w/ full bath(Possible in law suite in granite counters, and open floor plan to family room with basement) Awesome deck and fenced yard! easy access to the large deck and paver patio!

Hot tub on patio!

Considering a Career in Real Estate?

Call Herb Lisjak, Principal Broker | 703.753.7910