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Court proceedings in Levi Norwood case remain closed to the public By Robin Earl
Times Staff Writer
Reporters filled the second row of a courtroom in Fauquier County Circuit Court Monday afternoon as 17-year-old Levi Norwood entered the courtroom in a sweatshirt, khakis and handcuffs. Spectators recognized the defendant by his well-publicized purple hair, a description of which was widely circulated while police searched for him last weekend before he was apprehended in North Carolina. Norwood has been charged with two counts of murder; he is accused of the shooting deaths of his mother Jennifer and his 6-year-old brothLEVI NORWOOD er Wyatt on Feb. 14 at their Midland home. Police say that Joshua Norwood, Levi Norwood’s father, has said his son also shot at him. Joshua Norwood said he escaped, injured, from the house after finding his wife and son dead. Sgt. James Hartman of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office said that the hearing was moved from the Family and Domestic Relations Court on Main Street to the Circuit Court building on Culpeper Street because it is easier to provide security there. Family and Domestic Relations Court Judge Melissa N. Cupp, announced before Levi Norwood entered the courtroom that a newspaper had filed a “motion to intervene,” to have the hearing open to the public. She explained that the Washington Post, through its attorney, claimed that having the proceedings open to the media would allow for a catharsis for the community in a murder that has caused great pain in the southern Fauquier community. Wyatt attended Mary Walter Elementary School in Morrisville and Levi Norwood was a student at LibSee NORWOOD, page 5
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Supporters of Achan Onla Inthichak celebrate outside Fauquier General District Court after the commonwealth’s attorney declined to prosecute the monk’s criminal charge of identity theft in the attempt to defraud.
Dispute at Catlett Buddhist temple has worldwide reach By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
A dispute over who controls the board of directors of Wat Lao Buddhavong, a Theravada Buddhist temple in Catlett, has caused deep rifts far beyond its walls, reaching deeply into the Washington, D.C. area’s Lao-American community. The most visible expression of Theravada Buddhism in the United States for more than three decades, Wat Lao Buddhavong has become a center point for a conflict that is, simultaneously, legal and cultural, Lao and American, personal and ideological. The conflict does not promise to resolve easily. Declaring themselves to be the legitimate voting body with the authority to elect new board members, 77 people gathered at the temple in August 2019 to elect a new board. Despite that vote, the original board retains legal control. Following quickly on the heels of that vote came a lawsuit, competing no-trespass orders, multiple crimiINSIDE Business.............................................11 Classified............................................26 Communities......................................22 Lifestyle..............................................18
The Wat, the main temple building, stands next to a pond at the Wat Lao Buddhavong complex.
nal charges and, most visibly, a barrage of angry sentiment and rumors shared widely on social media. Most online posts accuse the current four-member board of directors of some variation of corruption or fraud. Some images circulating online have been manipulated to depict violent acts perpetuated on one of the senior monks at the temple, though this is not representative of the bulk of the posts being shared. The temple recently hired a private security firm to screen visitors out of concern for the monks’ safety. No court has ruled on allegations of Meet the Merchant..............................16 Opinion.................................................8 Obituaries...........................................24 Sports.................................................13
misconduct by any of the people who have administered the temple since 2006, and the sole legal challenge to the current board, a lawsuit alleging a wide range of misconduct, was dropped this month. The current board members adamantly deny any wrongdoing or mismanagement, and say they are committed to publishing regular, thorough financial reports and transitioning to new temple leadership in response to the community’s concerns. Criminal charges have been filed against three people – including a monk - allegedly involved in actions See TEMPLE, page 4
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‘Constitutional rally’ planned for Crockett Park Feb. 29 American Life & Liberty, a political action committee, is hosting a “For the love of country” gathering at Crockett Park in Midland on Saturday, Feb. 29. It is being billed as a “constitutional rally.” Gates will open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m.; speakers are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All are invited, according to a news release from the PAC, and Fauquier County residents will be admitted free. Organizers Chris and Debbie Cloud, of Marshall, said that Saturday’s rally is not just about gun rights. “2A is definitely a motivating factor … one of the major concerns,” said Chris Cloud. His wife, Debbie Cloud, added that “people believe that guns protect your rights. … When people take guns, they take other protections as well.” American Life & Liberty is a political action committee, incorporated last month by the Clouds. Fifteen individual donors, including two businesses, have donated to the PAC so far, said Debbie Cloud, along with additional in-kind donations. The couple said that the push in late 2019 for a “second amendment sanctuary” resolution in Fauquier County was the immediate impetus for forming a PAC. They added, however, that the purpose of their organization and Saturday’s rally is “nowhere near exclusively” to promote gun rights. Chris Cloud said that “we’ve been wanting to do something for a long time,” and that the December Board of Supervisors meeting, at which the board passed a resolution supporting the second amendment, “got us to start meeting with people.” Saturday’s event, he continued, is “hopefully the first of many outreaches.”
The push for supervisors to pass a constitution resolution supporting gun rights prompted the creation of the American Life and Liberty PAC.
Scheduled speakers for Saturday • The Rev. Jose Andres Ruiz • Sen. Jill Vogel (R-27th) • Greg Schumacher, chairman, Fauquier County Republican Committee • DJ Jordan • Sen. Amanda Chase (R-11th) • Tim Anderson • Del. Michael Webert (R-18th) • U.S. Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-5th) • Paul Coyer • Suzanne Sloane, Fauquier County School Board member • Brandon Bowser, Young Republicans, American Youth • John Green • Maj Toure, Black Guns Matter • Kerry Slone, We the Female • Vaughn Neville, TheManSpot • John Crump, Virginia, Gun Owners of America • Erich Pratt, vice president, Gun Owners of America • Tom Bennett, Virginia 2A movement • The Rev. Dr. Jason Garwood, Fauquier 2A • Patrick Heelen, Culpeper 2A • Bill Billerd, Prince William 2A • Ian Antons, VA 1-13 • Chris Butler, Fauquier County Board of Supervisors • Liz Dickinson • The Rev. Dr. James Kelly • Pastor Bob Grant
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The rally, said Debbie Cloud, is more broadly a response to “the release of all these bills that have been so upsetting” in the current session of the Virginia General Assembly. “A lot of the legislation is concerning a lot of people right now.” Saturday’s event, she said, will be an opportunity for attendees to “be aware and educated about what’s going on.” She added that she hopes the gathering will “get rid of any hyperbole and misinformation” surrounding the legislative session. Chris Cloud said that some of the issues the couple are concerned about are proposed changes to the zoning authority for counties; sameday voter registration; changes to voter identification laws and redistricting. Regarding redistricting, he said, “the 50-cent word for that would be gerrymandering.” Another issue of concern to them, said Debbie Cloud, are proposals that she said would give transgender children special protection in public schools. The couple advocates for “protection of all groups, not just transgender children,” she said. Chris Cloud elaborated, “it’s not that we’re against any of that – hang on a minute – that should be a blanket protection.”
Cemetery clean up will be complete by March 2
The Town of Warrenton will be completing a pre-spring cleaning in the Warrenton Cemetery; all winter/Christmas flowers will be removed by March 2. All arrangements, decorations or flowers that are dead, dried up, faded or fallen apart will be taken away. Any vases, saddles, baskets, etc., that residents wish to keep must be removed prior to that date. The town will be doing a pre-check/cleaning prior to Mother’s Day and again prior to Memorial Day. Before those dates, residents are asked to clean up or remove any items, arrangements or containers that may have fallen off or need attention. Residents are asked to call Public Works at 347-1858 with any questions or concerns.
Debbie Cloud said that bullying and the community response to children’s experience of trauma are especially important to her. She said they have met with several lawmakers about ways to better “identify kids that are being traumatized one way or another.” She added that they formed an organization called Family Alliance Network to “deal with this crisis.” The vast majority of the speakers at Saturday’s rally are openly associated with the Republican Party or conservative causes, but the Clouds said they invited public figures who do not share their political views to speak at the event. Few responded, they said. Specifically, said Debbie Cloud, they reached out to Virginia Del. Elizabeth R. Guzman, D-31st, who said she could not attend the event because of a personal scheduling conflict. Cloud said she will meet with Guzman next month to “talk about trauma and anti-bullying.” Despite the conservative bent of the speakers, Chris Cloud said that “even our very, very liberal friends are intrigued and are looking forward to coming … We try to reach across the aisle – engagement is the objective.” “We expect it to be just as peaceful as [the Jan. 20, 2020, gun rights rally in] Richmond,” said Debbie Cloud. “These are all good, loving Americans who just want to make sure their rights are protected.” The rally will also include vendors, food and music. A flyer for the event reads, “No hate or violent protesting allowed.” Jimmy Lyon, superintendent of Fauquier County Parks and Recreation, said that American Life & Liberty purchased a vendor permit and a special event permit, which is required for events of more than
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75 people. Lyon said that the group estimated that the rally may attract 1,000 visitors to the Midland park. American Life & Liberty also obtained an equipment permit because it will be bringing a generator and sound system and will be building a small platform for speakers. The group is providing portable toilets, since the park’s permanent facilities are “winterized,” said Lyon. Overflow traffic, if any, will be directed to a commuter lot on Va. 28 (Catlett Road); a shuttle bus will be available, said Lyon. Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Ray Prudhum said that the sheriff’s office is aware of the rally, but is not expecting an impact on traffic in the area. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com
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NAACP agenda includes education, activism, communication Ellsworth Weaver new president of NAACP By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
Since November 2019, Ellsworth Weaver has served as the president of the Fauquier County branch of the NAACP. The Bealeton resident grew up in Fauquier County when segregation was a daily fact of life. He graduated from Taylor High School in 1956, when the building that is now Taylor Middle School housed the town’s blacks-only secondary school. The civil rights movement, he said, is something he experienced in real time. He recalled with a laugh that in college a guest speaker visited campus, someone Weaver had never heard of. The speaker’s name was Martin Luther King Jr. Now, Weaver said, the challenge is to bridge the generational gap between people like him, who experienced first-hand the fight for civil rights in the 1950s and ’60s, and a new generation who might see Martin Luther King Jr. as a figure from the hazy past, as he himself sees Abraham Lincoln. Concern for the education and welfare of young people is a pervasive theme for Weaver. Having spent his career managing major construction projects around the world, he returned to Virginia in the early
1990s, where, in addition to running a construction business, he taught technical courses in high schools and community colleges for the next decade. Along the way, he earned multiple advanced degrees. He has been a minister of music at St. James Baptist Church in Bealeton for almost three decades. In addition to his construction business, he now operates an organization that provides continuing education classes in technical fields. He also teaches classes at a community college in Richmond. His interaction with young people in the school system, he said, is what in the 1990s sparked his first serious interest in civil rights activism. He said his parents were involved with the NAACP when he was a child, but as a young man, he was never actively involved himself. “I was more aware of things,” when interacting with students, Weaver said. “Seeing generational changes, seeing viewpoints change - I saw this especially in the school system.” He said that an ironic byproduct of integration is that black students are sometimes less educated – and therefore less appreciative -- about the history of the struggle for civil rights than they were during segregation. He is concerned that some
Ellsworth Weaver was elected president of Fauquier’s NAACP in November 2019. TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL
young people are at risk of losing important context about the history of racism and discrimination, and the struggle against it. “I was in school here in Fauquier County during the days of segregation,” he said, “and I feel there were some lessons taught, especially in history, that were more inclusive during the segregated days than they are in right now during the integrated days.” One of Weaver’s priorities for the local branch of the NAACP is to advocate for history textbooks that address the story of slavery, segregation and discrimination more fully. In many history textbooks, he said, “certain information is talked about very briefly, especially when
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it comes to slavery in this country.” He continued, “We can learn a lot about the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, but things that were ongoing for years and years and centuries,” there is very little information. He added that educating individuals about how to choose a political candidate that best fits their values is another priority. He said that empowering people to do their own research and make their own voting decisions, independent of their family or social circle, is one of the main priorities of this NAACP branch. In addition to a purely educational role, Weaver said the branch can also be “a big brother.” He explained, “If I’ve been discriminated See WEAVER, page 9
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Dispute at Catlett Buddhist temple has worldwide reach TEMPLE, from page 1 to replace the board of directors. This week, the temple filed a civil suit against six people who, the suit claims, have caused collectively $1.25 million in damages to the temple’s reputation. The fight over control includes longtime community members, especially those who took part in the initial fundraising to build the temple in the early 1980s, and who feel that they should have a formal role in running the temple. Also involved are a younger generation of Lao-Americans, now middle-aged but generally more educated and more assimilated to American culture than the first major wave of Lao immigrants following the Vietnam War. They feel that the time has come for temple governance to represent them and their worldview. The temple’s current leadership has said they want to transition to a board that reflects the push for a more participatory governance model. Neither the temple leadership’s supporters nor its detractors show signs they are prepared to abandon their positions. The global reach of the conflict, thanks to social media, means that reconciliation is all the more difficult.
The current board of directors
Three elder monks, whose legal names are Bounmy Kittiphanh, Phonexay Mingsisouphanh and Southalovong Boutah, have composed the board of directors since 2003. In 2006, Ilene Tognini was added to the board. In the current uproar against the temple’s leadership, a great deal of the anger is addressed at her specifically; an online petition to remove her from the board had over 1,100 signatures as of Feb. 12. (Another active online petition against Mingsisouphanh had almost 800 signatures) Tognini is an attorney and until recently a longtime resident of Fauquier County; she now splits her time between Florida and Northern Virginia. Not raised as a Buddhist, she came to the temple in 2000 “as a neighbor,” she says. “The monks welcomed me in, and I kept coming back.” She has since embraced Theravada Buddhism personally. She said that Kittiphanh and
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Thinnat Nachampassak, Ilene Tognini, Phantarattana Phrasavath and Achan Noumay Viriyaphanyo pose inside the Wat, the main temple space, at Wat Lao Buddhavong. Mingsisouphanh are the godfathers of her children, and she has photographs of the monks at her home celebrating her children’s birthdays and other ceremonies with them. When she enters the temple, she performs the ritual of bowing before the monks before speaking to anyone else. “I am a servant,” she said of her role at the temple. Explaining her addition to the board of directors, Tognini said that “the two older monks go on annual pilgrimages to India, and if something came up you need two people [to establish a quorum], so they asked me to be on the board. It was simply done to facilitate their wishes.” Since then she has provided advice and administrative assistance to the board of directors, but always defers to the senior monks and acts only with their knowledge, she said.
The opposition
A new organization, Lao Global Heritage Alliance, was created in October 2019 as an alternative to the organizational structure of Wat Lao Buddhavong. As of Jan. 31, LGHA said they had almost 100 dues-paying, voting members and almost 200 non-voting
A woman listens to a speech during a “town hall” by the Lao Global Heritage Alliance, an organization created in late 2019 as a response to the conflict at Wat Lao Buddhavong.
members. Its leadership is composed largely of those who were part of the effort to replace Wat Lao Buddhavong’s board of directors in August 2019. An LGHA representative claimed that the organization represents the “majority [of] members of the Laotian community in the Northern Virginia and a good portion of Maryland.” The organization is raising funds to hire an attorney and “to expose all facts regarding the past and present activities of the WLB Board of Directors.” More than 100 people attended a Jan. 25 “town hall” hosted by LGHA. The crowd cheered on speakers denouncing the current Wat Lao Buddhavong leadership, especially Tognini. In an effort to dispel concerns about the temple’s governance and finances, the temple has compiled years of financial statements -- including an independent review by accounting firm PBMares of temple finances since 2015 -- and administrative documents and legal filings and posted them to a public website. Tognini said that going forward, the corporation will file IRS Form 990 annually, an action that is not legally required for religious organizations. The temple’s directors also said that they are committed to transitioning to new leadership, but that transition must be done in a legal, open way that is true to Lao tradition and that protects the temple’s assets. “The board is – we’re so dedicated to creating a transition board,” said Tognini. “We want to choose leaders who are going to be true to the customs and values [of Theravada Buddhism].” But, she emphasized, “it will be done legally, in compliance [with the law] and true to the traditions of Buddhism. It will not happen by extortion and threats.” All parties who spoke to the Fauquier Times said that a peaceful resolution is their ultimate goal. At this point, though, many people with ties
Achan Onla Inthichak, a monk who had been residing at Wat Lao Buddhavong until September 2019, appears with a group of supporters outside Fauquier County District Court, after his case ended with nolle prosequi. to the community now have little trust in the temple’s leadership. “In my own opinion, the temple can reach out to us, talk to us and have a dialogue,” said Souksomboun Sayasithsena, one of the original trustees for the real estate purchased in 1988 on behalf of Wat Lao Buddhavong, in a Feb. 4 interview. In 2010 he received a no-trespass order from the temple for allegedly starting a petition denouncing the two senior monks, a charge which he denied. He said he did not return to the temple until the Aug. 26, 2019, emergency meeting called in Kittiphanh’s name. Tognini said that the board is more than willing to have a constructive conversation with members who want change. She added that temple leadership has tried to reach out to opposition leaders, with little success. Even the people who received no-trespass orders, she said, are “welcome back into the temple once this issue resolves,” emphasizing that despite the conflict the temple remains open to the community and continues to operate normally. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com
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Wetland bank won’t halt gas pipeline Fauquier farm owners settle with Transco By Daniel Berti
Times Staff Writer
A months-long dispute that pitted a proposed wetlands mitigation bank against an expanded natural gas pipeline is over. The pipeline won, but owners of the Fauquier farm on which the pipeline will be built say the result is a “win, win, win” for all involved. Shannon Jensen, one of the owners of the Catlett property impacted by the expansion of Transco’s natural gas pipeline, said the company made an offer to settle that works for everyone. “The settlement will still allow Virginia Waters and Wetlands to undertake other conservation projects on the property and will also
help them to be able to expand their conservation efforts throughout the area,” Jensen said Tuesday, Feb. 18. “I believe this worked out to be a win, win, win for all involved.” The proposed, 30-acre wetland bank, called the Miller Stream Bank Phase II, would have restored 6,700 linear feet of stream channel and 30 acres of wetlands and associated riparian and upland buffers on the Catlett property. The firm estimated the value of the proposed wetland bank at $5 million. Wetland mitigation banks are a system of credits devised to ensure ecological loss to streams and wetlands from new development is compensated for by preserving and restoring wetlands, natural habitats and streams in other areas. Developers purchase credits from mitigation banks as a means of offsetting impacts to wetlands or streams as a result of development. Prior to the agreement, Virginia Waters and Wetlands Vice President Andrew Hindman likened Transco’s
Proceedings in Norwood case remain closed NORWOOD, from page 1 erty High School in Bealeton. A written copy of the motion to intervene was delivered to Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Hook, who said he had not been aware of the request from the Post. A copy was also given to Ryan Ruzik, the public defender who is defending Levi Norwood. Levi Norwood was escorted in, and the two attorneys conferred. Ruzik spoke to the judge, asking for the hearing to be kept closed, as is usual when a defendant is younger than 18. Ruzik said that the proceedings should remain closed to maintain the privacy of the juvenile defendant. “The motion makes mention of a catharsis for the community,” he said, but argued that the case has already appeared extensively
Man who died from alleged overdose dropped off at Fauquier Hospital
A deceased man -- the victim of a possible overdose -- was dropped off at the Fauquier Hospital Emergency Department about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, Warrenton Police Chief Michael Kochis said in a press release. The release said that officers were dispatched to the hospital’s emergency department for a report of an overdose. Upon arrival, police found the victim had been dropped off there and pronounced deceased. The individual who allegedly brought the deceased victim to the hospital was found in a restroom. When police forced entry into the restroom, they found a man with
in the press, and that the alleged crime was “not a matter for public consumption.” He added that the shootings did not take place in a public place and were confined to one family. He further stated that in a small community like Fauquier, keeping the proceedings closed would be necessary in order to protect the pool of jurors from being compromised, and to protect any potential witnesses who are younger than 18. Hook agreed with the defense attorney, and Cupp concurred. She asked that the court be cleared of anyone not there in an official capacity or as a witness. Levi Norwood stayed seated next to his attorneys and Josh Norwood remained behind as reporters filed out. Robin Earl can be reached at rearl@fauquier.com narcotics and paraphernalia, the release said. Warrenton police officers arrested Devin Jay Chase, 27, of Herndon; he was charged with possession of a controlled substance and is being held without bond. Sgt. James Hartman of the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office said that Warrenton officers and sheriff’s office deputies determined that Chase and the deceased had allegedly been together at the Sheetz in Opal when the victim -- a 27-year-old man from Leesburg -- suffered a probable heroin overdose. Hartman said that Chase sought directions to the nearest hospital and dropped the victim at the Fauquier Hospital Emergency Department. According to the release, the investigation is ongoing.
actions to “bullying.” The firm’s President Joseph Ivers said Transco was attempting to intimidate the firm into accepting “pennies-onthe-dollar” for a deal that would kill the wetland mitigation project. Now, it appears the parties have reached an agreement. The details of the settlement have not been disclosed, however, because both Virginia Waters and Wetlands and Jensen have signed non-disclosure agreements with Transco. Prior to coming to an agreement, Virginia Waters and Wetlands and the farm owners said a resolution could be reached if the Transco offered “fair compensation” for the loss of the wetland bank on the property. Transco spokesperson Erica Jones said the pipeline company is pleased with the agreement. “Construction is underway on this critical energy infrastructure project,” Jones said. The new pipeline, part of Transco’s Southeastern Trail Expansion Project, will run alongside Transco’s existing natural gas pipeline in Prince William and Fauquier counties. The expansion includes 8 miles of new 42-inch diameter pipeline as well as upgrades to natural gas compressor stations in Chatham, Scottsville and Manassas.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave Transco the goahead to begin construction on Jan. 31. The company aims to have the project completed and in service by November. The pipeline will cross 20 waterbodies, including five perennial streams -- Cedar Run, Kettle Run, Owl Run, South Run, and Walnut Branch -- and will impact about two acres of wetlands in Fauquier and Prince William counties, according to FERC’s environmental assessment. The project will increase the horsepower at a natural gas compressor station in Manassas by 20%. Transco’s mainline, which is being expanded in Prince William and Fauquier, delivers natural gas along nearly 1,800 miles of pipeline from South Texas and New York City. The Southeastern Trail Expansion is expected to cost $405 million. The Southeastern Trail Expansion is one of two pipeline projects planned for Prince William and Fauquier counties. Virginia Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Southern Company Gas, is seeking state approval to construct 9.5 miles of new pipeline in both counties to connect its existing pipeline system to the expanding Transco pipeline system. Reach Daniel Berti at dberti@ fauquier.com
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Candidate for town council’s Ward 1 planning a positive campaign By Robin Earl
Times Staff Writer
An active member of the Warrenton community for years, Heather Sutphin said that the approach of her 52nd birthday has nudged her to take the next logical step: She recently declared her candidacy for the Ward 1 seat on the Warrenton Town Council. The election is in May. She is running to replace Councilman Jerry Wood, who is stepping down after years of service. “I’ve known Jerry for a long time. I wanted to make sure he wasn’t running. If he was going to run, I wouldn’t have. How do you run against someone you love?” She said she has also been inspired by Renard Carlos (current atlarge town councilman) and the way he approaches governing. “Renard has been wonderful for council,” Sutphin said, citing his active use of social media and his positivity. “It’s easy to sit back and criticize,” she said. “Instead of being a part of the problem, people should want to be part of the solution. They should try to understand the issue before criticizing.” She said she sees that “people are angry and disappointed with the way the world is. But we have more control over our local communities to make a positive impact. We can make a difference if we are all talking and working together. Sometimes, we just have to shush and listen to what others are saying.” She said, “If I have the honor of being elected to council, I want to hear from residents, I want to understand why people are upset.” Sutphin gave the example of a resident of the North Rock subdivision who has spoken during citizens time at several recent town council meetings. The resident objects to a possible through street in the subdivision that she says would disrupt her neighborhood with traffic trying to avoid Broadview Avenue. Sutphin said, “She is upset, this is her home. Town council members have to be able to listen, to hear from all sides before making a decision about what’s best for Warrenton.” She said that before deciding to run, she sought advice from a former
Heather Sutphin is running for the Ward 1 seat on the Warrenton Town Council. She is posing here in front of the old red linotype machine that stands on Culpeper Street. She said the landmark is near and dear to her because she worked for the Fauquier Times-Democrat for a time. TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ ROBIN EARL
council member. “He told me, ‘you have to be open to all ideas when making decisions that are going to affect people.’ That hit home.” Sutphin said that the most impactful issue facing Warrenton might be traffic. She cited the new development at Clevenger’s Corner just west of town. “They’ve been talking about that for years, but now it’s really happening. What are we going to do with all that traffic? We need to find a plan that will work. Growth happens so quickly.” She is concerned too, about the changes coming to Broadview Avenue. She said the plan will make the stretch of road more attractive, but “you won’t be able to make a left in some spots, so people will have to make U-turns to get to where they want to go. Will that encourage them to drive through neighborhoods instead, creating traffic where it didn’t used to be?" Sutphin is looking forward to the completion of the new interchange construction work at U.S. 15/29 and Shirley Avenue. “I think that is going to work out well,” she said. Sutphin works at Peak Roofing Contractors in Warrenton, where she handles marketing and advertising. She has also volunteered with the Marshall Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and worked as a deputy sheriff at the Adult Detention Center. Current volunteer efforts include work with the Fauquier His-
torical Society, Habitat for Humanity Women Build and the Boys and Girls Club. She has also served as a citizen member of the transportation and public safety committee of the Warrenton Town Council. Sutphin confessed that she listens to the public safety scanner app on her phone. “You can take the girl out of the fire department, but you can’t take the fire department out of the girl,” she laughed. So far, Sutphin is the only woman running for a council seat, and the current council is comprised of all men. When asked about it, she smiled and brushed it off. “Oh, that doesn’t bother me,” she said. “I was the only woman at the fire department when I was there and the only woman working at the jail. I don’t have any trouble speaking up. I try to be very open. I think that the only barrier put in front of you, you put up yourself.” Sutphin said that if she earns a seat on the council, “the first thing I’d do is hug my mom and thank her for helping me to become a strong woman.” Then, she said, she’d thank her husband for his support and get to work. She said she’d like to meet with each council member. “I know I’m going to learn a lot,” she said, but doesn’t seem concerned about the learning curve. “When I was on the transportation/public safety committee, that required hours of
study. A lot of work goes into these decisions.” Sutphin has been impressed with the town staff that she’s worked with so far. “I love Brandie [Schaeffer, town manager]. The folks on staff are great. They care because this is their home too.” Sutphin grew up in Bealeton and Remington, but Warrenton is special to her. She said she was sad when the bowling alley shut down – because their food was great. She added that she doesn’t know what she’ll do if the Frost Diner ever closes. “Warrenton has to keep its charm. It has to stay special. We need to control how it grows.” She admitted, “Change is hard. A lot of people are still upset about our roundabout, but I get through it just fine … It does make you slow down.” Even with work and volunteer activities – and a campaign to run -- Sutphin loves spending time with her granddaughter. “Who knew that having a little girl climb up into my lap and call me Mimi would make me feel so special? … She is 2 years old. “What will Warrenton be like when she’s 40? I want her and other little girls to grow up with good memories of Warrenton, like I did. It’s my town.” Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com
Gentle Harvest in Marshall closing its doors By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
Dozens of people were on hand Saturday for a going-out-of-business sale at Gentle Harvest in Marshall. The store, opened in 2016 at the former Marshall National Bank building on Marshall’s Main Street, will close on March 8 – or sooner, if inventory depletes before then. Some customers waited in lines stretching across the store more than an hour to check out, but the mood on the sunny Saturday was generally light. When baskets ran out, shoppers carried assortments of products in their arms and struck
up conversations with fellow customers. Sandy Lerner, co-founder of tech giant Cisco, owns Gentle Harvest, which was a retail outlet for her Ayrshire Farm in Upperville. The store specialized in organic and humanely raised produced and meat products. Lerner also owns Hunters Head Tavern in Upperville. According to Ayrshire Farm representative Carol Zard, “at this time, there are no plans to either lease or sell the building.” She added, “We are thankful to our loyal customers for the support of our business and our commitment to regenerative and sustainable local food systems.”
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Gentle Harvest in Marshall will close March 8 or sooner.
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Alec Burnett running for second term on Warrenton Town Council By Robin Earl
Times Staff Writer
Warrenton Town Councilman Alex Burnett (Ward 2) grew up in Broad Run, starting off at Jack and Jill preschool and continuing through Highland School in Warrenton. Since then, he’s taken a circuitous route around the country, through Rhode Island, San Francisco, Los Angeles, to as far away as Hawaii. But he always comes home to Warrenton. “I’ve lived in a lot of different places, but Hawaii reminded me so much of Warrenton, the people, the family-centered culture,” he said. Currently, Burnett works as a project manager with Hilton Hotels in Fairfax. The commute can be rough, he said, especially on nights when the Warrenton Town Council meets. But he says it’s worth it, and he has decided to run in the May election for a second term. He ran unopposed for his debut term, but this time, William Semple has declared his candidacy for Ward 2 as well. Burnett joined the town council in 2016, along with Brett Hamby (Ward 3) and Kevin Carter (Ward 5). Renard Carlos was elected to an atlarge seat two years later. “Moving water never freezes. The last four years there has been an infusion of good ideas and conversations,” he asserted in an interview last Friday. Burnett believes that the current council brings diverse talents to the table. “It’s a healthy mix of skill sets: experience in government, public works, finance, hospitality, food and beverages.” Burnett sees his role as a project manager, collaborating and managing people. “You have the best conversations when everyone has collaborated. “Do we have disagreements? Yes. Should there be disagreements? Yes. Everyone has good ideas, and everyone wants to do the right thing” on any given issue, he said. Burnett said that even at the end of the year, when the agenda is lighter, “there’s always something to discuss.” Budget season, coming up quickly, is when the work of the council rachets up. He describes it with a knowing smile as “when all hell breaks loose.” Burnett said he appreciates the opportunity to be on the council’s finance committee. He enjoys the numbers and working with standards. “That’s what I do.” He describes himself as cautious and measured, but open to new ideas, “All doors are open,” he said. One specific accomplishment Burnett pointed to is clarification around the requirements that outside organizations need to meet in order to receive funding from the town. He explained, “We didn’t have policies. The process had become archaic, cumbersome and cloudy … To ensure the longevity of this, we needed
Alec Burnett sits on the town of Warrenton’s finance committee and is also the council’s liaison for the town’s Architectural Review Board. TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ROBIN EARL
to tighten it up, make it more clear. We didn’t want to place any more burdens on the nonprofit organizations, we wanted to make it easier for them to seek funding. Through guidance of the finance committee, we rolled it out to the organizations, making sure they knew about it.” He added that because the funding for the nonprofits is coming out of taxpayer funding, it was important to have policies in place, to ensure that money is being utilized correctly. He said Stephanie Miller, director of finance and procurement, has been a great resource on every aspect of the town’s finances. “She is easy to work with and gets the committee all the information we need, plus more.” Burnett also serves as the town council’s liaison to the Architectural Review Board. He said “I’ve learned an enormous amount.” He said, for example, that town residents had been missing out on the opportunity for tax credits available to those who have to maintain historic homes, which can be very expensive. “There are these tax credits available from the state, but homeowners never acted on it. The town has made them aware of it.”
been fixed, and we are taking opportunities to use technology to better align with the community’s needs. Technology is our best friend when it comes to communicating with and informing the community.” He said the website is being revamped to be faster and more intuitive. The website devoted to the town’s comprehensive plan has been effective as well, said Burnett. It has allowed citizens to weigh in every step of the way, he said. “The comprehensive plan, as it’s developing, is a reflection of the voice of the people. It shows how they see their community for the next 40 years.” The Warrenton Town Council livestreams its meetings, which has
allowed more people to sit-in on council deliberations from the comfort of their home computers. But Burnett admits that fewer people attend meetings because they don’t have to physically be there in order to know what’s being discussed. “But when there is a big issue, a polarizing issue, it’s standing room only, and that is great.” He added, “It’s nice to see that we’re still a people town, where residents will still write a letter or have a face to face discussion. It’s refreshing, and it’s necessary.” Burnett said he has spent a lot of time listening to his constituents. “Ward 2 is very diverse. It has Old Alexandria Pike with older homes, Haiti Street, where Habitat is making a huge difference, and it has newer neighborhoods, too, like on Walker Drive.” But he said that the town is small enough that he doesn’t draw boundary lines. He said council makes decisions for the town as a whole. When asked what he’s most proud of, Burnett said he’s proud to be a member of council. “I don’t look at this as ‘me,’ what I’ve done, I look at it as ‘us.’ “One person can only speak so loudly, you need others to agree in order to get things done.” Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com
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Burnett added that a strong town council is only one piece of running the town. “We have a great staff behind us, to execute. “The council recognizes their talent and hard work. They bring a tremendous amount of passion to the job and they believe in what they do.” Burnett said that bringing Brandie Schaeffer on as town manager “has been fantastic. We talked to a lot of great candidates, but Brandie is bright and capable. She was already in the town bloodstream and had the respect of staff. She has set clear, measurable expectations, and her team can grow as the town grows.” Another great addition to staff has been Information Technology Manager Jonathan Stewart. “From an IT perspective, our infrastructure was not in a good situation. The town had not been keeping up with technology. Now the problem has
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The Bethel Church on present-day Blantyre Road northwest of Warrenton was built in 1836. The small cabin on the right in this 1870 photograph was the original building of the Bethel Military Academy, founded there in 1867. The church was used as the BMA chapel, and in more recent years, has served the Bethel United Methodist Church. 75 Years Ago March 1, 1945 A Marine fighter pilot from Bealeton, 2nd Lt. Powhatan M. Kehoe was credited officially with four Japanese planes destroyed on an airfield near Saigon, French Indochina, after returning from the first carrier strike of the war on the Asiatic mainland. Lt. Kehoe describes the attack as “a cinch,” although he returned to his squadron with a bullet in the wing of his Corsair fighter. Pvt. Benjamin T. Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Harris of Warrenton, was wounded Feb. 8 in Germany, his second injury. Pvt. Harris was struck in the face, but not seriously hurt. 1st Lt. Eugene Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brooks of Remington, was slightly wounded in the leg in action in Belgium. March draft calls received by the local board include 21 men to report for induction during the month and 12 men to have their pre-induction physicals. 50 Years Ago Feb. 26, 1970 Fauquier’s supervisors have announced their opposition to legislation pending that would repeal the state’s Blue Laws – which forbid the sale of merchandise on Sundays – and provide for local options on the question of Sunday sales. Center District Supervisor James F. Austin, a Warrenton merchant, said later that he believes the local option on Sunday sales would result in a “chaotic situation” because of confusing differences among localities in the
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sales permitted. A growing shortage of classroom space is forcing Fauquier school officials to reassign some Warrenton area elementary and junior high students for the coming year and to press into service an old school that had been closed last year. The plan would permit conversion of the Warrenton Elementary School into a second junior high for central Fauquier by shifting fifth and sixth grade pupils to Warrenton Primary, which was vacated in 1969. 25 Years Ago March 1, 1995 A three-judge panel from the 20th judicial circuit yesterday named Ross D’Urso the interim Commissioner of Revenue, taking the place of the retired Alice Jane Childs. D’Urso bested five other applicants after interviews with the panel Monday night, and will have the inside track in the November election. Ansley Hulfish, county registrar for nearly 29 years, is leaving her post at the end of March because of health problems. The three-member county electoral board will appoint her replacement this week. Chairman Jim Lawrence said Monday that the board had narrowed the field of applicants from 13 to four and will make a final decision on Friday. The state pays the $28,434 salary. Ron Jenkins of the Karate Sports Academy in Warrenton will present the 11th annual Martial Arts Championships March 4 to 5 at Stonewall Jackson Senior High School in Manassas. – Compiled by John T. Toler
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School bus safety warning: A reminder about what’s at stake I was driving to work this morning, on the one-lane-each-way, winding Springs Road. I drive that way to Warrenton, rather than taking U.S. 29, because it’s prettier. It starts my day surrounded by beautiful countryside instead of tractor-trailer trucks. It’s a road like hundreds of others in Fauquier -- scenic, but narrow, without shoulders, and impossible to see around the next bend. I ended up behind a school bus picking up elementary school kids. It stopped every quarter mile or so and put out its stop-traffic arm. At one stop just past the golf course, a little girl – about 6 or so – came careening down the driveway toward the bus. She was dressed in pink shirtsleeves and pigtails, and she was holding one sleeve of her jacket up over her head. It streamed out behind her like a kite as she ran toward her ride to school. I could see her mom smiling and shaking her head at her little dynamo. My guess is this little girl does a lot of careening. It was a moment. It reminded me of when, during the Feb. 10 school board meeting, school board member Donna Grove had a moment herself. During a member roundtable, Grove passionately talked about the problem of drivers passing school buses. Grove is a no-nonsense person who is not afraid to speak her mind, but it seemed her passion on this topic surprised the crowded room, and may have even surprised herself. “This is not that hard, folks. We can fix this,” she said. She reminded all of us that getting to work or that “important” meeting five minutes
earlier is not worth a child’s life. She metaphorically banged the table as she finished: “Do. Not. Pass. A. Stopped. School. Bus!” I have seen Donna Grove with her grandchild in her arms. With a glance, it’s easy to see that she is fiercely protective of that adorable, wide-eyed toddler. This may be where her passion for school bus safety comes from. So far this year, 181 violations of passing a school bus have been recorded. A number of Fauquier County school buses have cameras to catch violators, but most do not. When a bus driver sees someone passing his or her stopped bus that has its warning arm out, they can take note of the license plate and call it in, but the law enforcement response is often delayed. The bus cameras are a great tool, but seriously, should we have to spend many thousands of dollars to prevent people from endangering our schoolchildren this way? Passing a school bus is not in the gray area of traffic infractions. If the school bus is stopped with its warning lights flashing, that means a child is about to get on or off that bus. It’s easy and non-controversial. Just. Stop. The cameras on school buses are a great idea and we are glad the school district is working toward getting more. But It might be less expensive – and a good reminder of what’s at stake -- to post a sign on every school bus: Watch out for careening children.
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VFW is instrumental in obtaining benefits for military personnel I enjoyed reading the article in the Health and Wellness section of the Feb. 19 edition of the Times. And while the box listing “Help for Veterans” clearly stated that it was not a comprehensive list of organizations, I was disappointed to see that the Veterans of Foreign Wars was not among those listed. The VFW, for more than a century, has led the way in obtaining benefits for America’s military personnel and their families. In fiscal year 2019 alone, the VFW was instrumental in recouping over $9 billion in VA disability and compensation benefits, including $1.6 billion in new benefits. In Virginia, the VFW’s accredited service officers were responsible for $310 million in new benefits for Virginia’s veterans. Through its Unmet Needs Program, the VFW can provide grants to eligible service members and their families facing a hardship due to deployment or military service. In Warrenton, Post 9835 sponsored four well-attended veterans
benefits briefings and claims assistance sessions in 2019 and another was held this past January. One of the department’s accredited service officers briefed attendees on the benefits available and assisted more than a score of veterans and family members in initiating paperwork to obtain needed and authorized benefits. Another such assistance session is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on March 18 at the PATH foundation. Inquiries can be sent to me at cdrpost9835@vfwva.org; I will put someone in touch with the veteran. The Department’s Service Officers can be reached by phone at 804452-1437 (Hopewell); 703-670-4124, ext. 6, (Dale City) and 540-8868112 (Staunton). If a veteran feels they have a temporary requirement that might be fulfilled by the Unmet Needs program, an email to us at cdrpost9835@vfwva.org can get the ball rolling.
JEFF DOMBROFF Commander, VFW Post 9835
In favor of the Marshall Main Street Project This letter is in response to the recent letter against the Marshall Main Street Project from the Marshall Business and Residents Association secretary, Mary-Elizabeth Wilkerson. It is correct that work started on the project over 10 years ago. The people who worked on formulating the plan were not “outsiders,” but were Marshall residents and business owners. Why is the narrowing of Main Street a negative aspect? It would slow traffic, making it safer for pedestrians. This traffic calming model has been used successfully world-wide, locally in Aldie and Upperville. On the MBRA website it states “$6 million for one block of Main Street? You'll have to pay for it ~ are you for or against it?” The majority of the funding is coming from the federal government, dona-
tions and a local levy. The Marshall Electric Light and Business Improvement District Levy will be increased from .005 to .02 per $100,000 assessment for 10 years, not the "at least" five times, as stated on the MBRA petition. According to the MBRA website, a “Cancel Project!” meeting is taking place on Monday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Since the MBRA is advertising “Are you opposed to the one-block Main Street Project? This special MBRA meeting is for you!” will people be allowed to attend if they are in favor of the project? Will they have a voice? Contact our Board of Supervisors to show your support for the Marshall Main Street Project. (Email BOS@fauquiercounty.gov and copy MBRAeditor@gmail.com.)
ANN NELSON Marshall
Prayer at House of Delegates I am thankful to read that we have a local pastor who is not afraid or ashamed to speak the truth even in an opening prayer at the House of Delegates in Richmond. Even though I do not know Pastor Grant [The Rev. Robert M. Grant Jr. of The Father’s Way Church in Warrenton], he is doing exactly what he is called to do by Almighty God -preach the truth.
Over the past years the Word of God has been deemed to be out of date and not relevant for this day. I am sure Pastor Grant has peace and comfort in knowing that he has represented his Lord and Savior by telling others the truth. Those who are offended by his opening prayer should take some quiet time and study the holy Bible.
BETTY BRANYON Marshall
Today's [Feb. 19] issue of the Times has an article in the opinion section that gave me pause “We are the first Americans to fail to uphold the constitution (sic)." My immediate thought was to quote Paul Harvey's [legendary commentator] "Why is that?" While the article attempts to explain the charge, the answer fails to get it right! As I continued to read on, I became more convinced of two possibilities. First, if CNN were to announce that life has been discovered on Mars, this author would, out of the box, blame President Trump. Second, he reminds me of the old joke about the guy who was seated at the opening of act two of a Broadway play and, then, complained about the ending. Act two, in the case for this author, is the Senate impeachment hearing where he complains about the breakdown of the constitution-
al process, e.g., "no witnesses;" "a defendant [President Trump] openly flaunting his crimes on TV;” "75 percent of Americans wanted witnesses called;" etc., eventually arriving at his complaint. I'm thinkin' why does he not mention the lack of witnesses [in the president's defense] during the House side of the hearing. Could be he missed "Act One:," or not! I'm now thinkin' "or not." From here on the reader is lectured on the fix for such atrocities as, "We can start by not electing any of those officials who were deaf to the voices of the American people." Shazam, something I can agree with, and I remain optimistic that American voters will indeed remember exactly who those act one "deaf to the ear" officials were come Nov. 4. RON NIST Warrenton
Ellsworth Weaver new president of NAACP WEAVER, from page 3 against, and I really have no other source to turn to for help, I need a big brother. I need someone to stand in with me and for me,” especially in cases where a person’s civil rights are at stake. Speaking to the debate among some activists about what level of agitation and direct action is necessary – especially in response to police shootings involving unarmed black civilians in recent years – Weaver acknowledged that there are differences of opinion within the community of civil rights activists, but emphasized the priority should, in his view, be to create a dialogue and a concrete process to address hot-button issues. “I am very aware of generational differences,” Weaver said, “but the only way to resolve it is - everyone has to get in and find a solution, common grounds, to launch from.” An organization like the NAACP, he added, is a structure through which all parties can create a dialogue with one another. “We talk about Black Lives Matter,” he continued, “we need to have more information, we need to talk more, we need to bring the police department in sometimes.” The dialogue itself, he emphasized, could be a major part of the solution for a range of issues, especially the relationships between black communities and law enforcement. “I talked to [Warrenton Police Chief Michael Kochis],” he said, “I talked to [Fauquier County Sheriff] Bob Mosier - as a matter of fact, he called me. We established a common ground, if there’s ever a need to talk about anything, then the door is open. And see, that also becomes
“Laws may change man’s thinking, but it doesn’t necessarily change his heart. And that’s when we will see the real results, when hearts are changed.” ELLSWORTH WEAVER President, Fauquier County NAACP
part of the solution, when I can see a blue light [in the rearview mirror] and not become intimidated.” Ultimately, he said, he is concerned more with individual attitudes than with legal or structural issues. “We have a long way to go,” he said. “Laws may change man’s thinking, but it doesn’t necessarily change his heart. And that’s when we will see the real results, when hearts are changed.” He said that while overall he thinks there have been “major changes for the better,” he said that in the past several years, “we are starting to see more and more of the big head of racism starting to pop up.” He said that people seem to feel freer to express racist views openly. “It starts at the top,” he said, pausing to choose his words, “when we see our leaders ... say certain things. ‘Well they do it, why can’t I do it?" “That’s a very bad cancer. Because it spreads so fast,” he added. “You can get a few things done with liking,” – he pauses to mimic someone using a smartphone’s touchscreen - “but you can get a lot done with loving,” he said with a smile. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com
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Marshall hair emporium goes full service Rock-N-Barbers leaps to new space Feb. 29 By John Hagarty
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There are an average of 150,000 hairs quietly growing on a guy’s head. Multiply that by 22, and it’s about the number of hairs Kristy Haase snips each day. Toss in two more stylists, and some 6.6 million strands are cascading to the floor of her popular shop each day. That helps explain in part why Haase is doubling the size of her hair displacement factory, now located at 4199 Winchester Road, Suite G, in Marshall. But it’s not just haircuts that have driven the expansion of the locks trimming shop. On Saturday, Feb. 29, the business will double in size when it moves next door from its current location and begins offering a host of new services. Look for high-pressure tanning beds (reduces tan time from 20 to 14 minutes). In fact, given the surge in vitamin D deficiency today, some health experts posit that periodic light tans are the most natural way to boost levels of the much-needed sunshine vitamin. In addition, organic spray tanning, hair coloring, facial waxing of eyebrows, lips and chins, professional massages and an increased emphasis on women’s hairstyling are also newly available services. Haase’s original concept was a unique barbershop catering to men but also serving women. “About 90 percent of my customers are guys. But the men would tell their wives what we do. When the women came in, they didn’t see old barbers in overalls cutting hair,” said Haase chuckling. What they did see is a shop staffed with experienced women and one man who know hair from the roots up. At any given time, one would see Haase and one or two of her staff of four cutting or shaving while chatting away with their clients. Rock music played in the background and friendly banter echoed around the shop. “I wanted a shop that was modern but with a relaxed atmosphere. That’s why I went with a rock
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Rock-N-Barbers move to a new space allows them more room to offer expanded services.
music theme. I’m originally from Cleveland, which is the home of rock ‘n’ roll, and I thought it was a cool idea to create a shop called Rock-N-Barbers. “I started cutting hair back in 2001. I picked up a solid male following. I enjoy cutting men’s hair. I’m not too fond of doing coloring or permanents.” In addition to custom haircuts, the guys get to choose their favorite rock genre from Amazon’s Alexa that stands poised to play classic rock or whatever rock music is desired. None of the old formats will change with the expansion of the business.
Now more than hair
What created the opportunity to expand was the unexpected availability of a salon next door to Haase’s current shop. Last August, the owners vacated the space. It had a massage room, break room, quality bathrooms and an upscale retail desk in front. Haase quickly realized taking Rock-N-Barbers to the next level was a two-step sideways move. Plans she had harbored for years crystallized in a heartbeat. The serendipitous availability of the 1,250-square-foot space cinched the deal, and she spent three months writing a business plan to make it all happen. In addition to further custom finishing the shop, Haase has hired another hairstylist, Leslie Townsend. “In addition to strictly cutting women’s hair, she’ll also be in charge of training the staff. She’ll be my go-to women’s hairstylist,” says Haase. A massage therapist was brought on board too, Kerry Doheny, who arrives with her bona fides in place. She worked at a high-end salon in Tysons Corner that charges $185 an hour. Rest assured, customers will not find that price tag on any of Haase’s new offerings. Doheny will offer at least 10 different massages, including Swedish, sports and cup massages ranging in length from 30 to 90 minutes. In addition to a massage table, there will be a massage chair in front of the shop where quick 15-minute rubdowns can refresh and recharge stress-laden clients. “Even a 15-minute session can be therapeutic and perfect for healing or preventing injuries,” says Haase. Another new hire is a receptionist who will staff the appointment desk and keep the shop looking as sharp as one of its freshly trimmed clients.
The staff at Rock-N-Barbers is cutting edge: Pictured Brandy Fox, barber; Kristy Haase, owner and stylist; Kerrie Doheny, stylist; Ashley, Madsage therapist/ barber, and Leslie Townsend, stylist/color specialist. Not pictured is Matt Babcock, manager/barber and two new receptionists Hannah and Kym Clatterbuck who are known locally as they worked for the previous Marshall tanning salon.
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So what are some of the trends in men’s hair today? For sure, all manner of beards and goatees are fashionable. “The younger guys also like cuts that are short on the sides and long on the top with parts. Before, it was a bit of a spiky look. Now, they want a smoother appearance. In fact, some younger guys are asking for perms because of their long hair on the top,” Haase observes. She says that older men with thinning hair are increasingly going for a clean, super trimmed buzz cut. “The comb over is definitely out.” Haase is excited and animated about her latest career shift. “I think the shop is going to do really well. It’s been a lot of hard work, but it’s all coming together. I think our customers are going to like all the new services we’ll be offering.” And if it gets a bit hectic for the energetic owner, she can always slip into the massage chair and let her tensions flutter to the floor, along with all those snipped hairs. For the full cut on Rock-N-Barbers, its services, hours and scheduling appointments visit www.rock-n-barbers.com or phone 540-364-8133.
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by watching his grandfather during those early years. “Applying those lessons has allowed Appleton Campbell to grow from one truck to 90 employees in 2020,” said the release. The new facility streamlines communication between the office, technicians and customers, maximizing efficiency in response times and dispatch throughout Appleton Campbell’s nine-county service area. It will also include a warehouse and training facility, all under one roof with plentiful parking. The press release said that “the entire team at Appleton Campbell is very excited and eager about the move that will enhance the next chapter in the Appleton Campbell story.” “The new building provides everything a successful residential services company needs to build its team and exceed customer expectations for service and quality for many years to come,” said Scott Wayland, vice president of Appleton Campbell. Appleton Campbell holds a Class A License with masters in plumbing, heating and air conditioning, gas fitter and electrical. For more information, visit www. appletoncampbell.com or phone 540-347-0765.
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MASTERFUL FISHER LEADS FALCONS TO STATE TITLE NO. 3
Kettle Run’s Maranto earns three medals in state swim By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer
Kettle Run set three program records Saturday and combined with Fauquier to claim eight state medals at the Class 4 swim meet at SwimRVA in Richmond. Falcon Isabel Robey led all local swimmers with a thirdplace medal while Nick Maranto amassed three medals as Kettle Run’s boys finished 13th with 77 points. Blacksburg won with 303 and Fauquier took 16th with 42. In the girls competition, the Cougars placed 16th with 43 and the Falcons finished 21st with 23 behind champion Monacan (276 points). Kettle Run advanced to the finals in 11 events and Fauquier advanced in six with Robey swimming the girls 100-yard backstroke in 57.48 seconds to place third. Erin Kerrigan took fifth in the girls 500 freestyle in 5 minutes, 5.53 seconds and sixth in the 200 free in 1:56.13 to break two of her own program records. She also placed 11th in the 400 free in 3:48.75 with Megan Fallin, Emma Craddock and Peyton Talomie and 15th in the 200 medley relay in 1:55.38 with Craddock, Talomie and Fallin. Talomie did not advance to the finals in the 100 fly, but she broke her own record by finishing in 1:09.65 to place 17th. Maranto added a sixth-place finish in the boys 100 breaststroke in 1:00.42 with seventh-place finishes in the 200 individual medley (1:58.91) and 200 medley relay (1:41.64) with Fallin, Ben Adams and Nathan Kim. Kim also took 10th in the 50 free (21.83) and 100 free (49.28) with Adams 15th in the 500 free (5:05.44). For Fauquier, Jake Goldman placed fifth in the boys 100 butterfly in 52.88, sixth in the 200 IM in 1:56.34 and 12th in the 200 free relay in1:32.07 with Bobby Slater, Brady Working and Tyler McAndrew. Robey also finished 10th in the 50 free in 25.13, while McAndrew took 12th in the 100 free in 49.44.
Senior wins record fourth wrestling title, Camarca, Richards also win gold, as do Eagles’ Barrett, Dupill By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer
After the slap, Sam Fisher won in a snap. As has been the custom during his unrivaled career with Fauquier High’s wrestling team. Fisher became the first four-time state champion in Fauquier County wrestling history Saturday, which helped the Falcons win the third team state title in county history – all over the past six seasons for the Falcons – by beating runner-up Great Bridge 170.5164 in the Class 4 tournament at Tuscarora High in Leesburg, while Liberty placed third with 139 points. Fisher scored Fauquier High’s final points by pinning Amherst’s Josh Brooks in 68 seconds during the 182-pound title match for the quickest victory of the finals. Just before the beginning of that bout, Fisher stepped onto the mat and ferociously slapped the hand of his father, Fauquier coach Doug Fisher. That’s a pre-match tradition that the son and father have shared for four years, and it’s often a reliable barometer for how well Sam Fisher will perform. “There are times he gets me like, ‘Woof.’ I mean it’s bad,” Doug Fisher said of his stinging hand. “Then
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Fauquier surged to the state title thanks to huge performances from its three state champions: Sam Fisher (left) at 182 pounds, D.J. Richards (above) at 126 and Gino Camarca (below) at 138. I’m like, ‘Oh, this [opponent] is in trouble.’ “It wasn’t bad tonight,” the coach said Saturday. “One out of 10, that was a three. … But I’m pretty calloused by now.” That hand slap almost always leads to a victory for Sam Fisher, a Virginia Tech recruit who will soon graduate with an incredible 172-24 career record. He pinned all four of his state opponents this weekend in a cumulative 8 minutes, 47 seconds, which See WRESTLING, page 14
‘It clicked’
Upstart Kettle Run boys make regions By Josh Dorsey
Special to the Times
Countless teams in sports history started slow, didn’t scare anyone, then abruptly peaked at the right time. After losing four starters and their coach from a regional playoff team, Kettle Run started 1-6 and was considered an afterthought in the Northwestern District boys basketball race, but lo and behold, they’re joining Millbrook in the regional playoffs. The Cougars lost to Millbrook 47-34 in the Northwestern District tournament final on Feb. 20, but their season isn’t done, with a Class 4 Region C semifinal Tuesday at Loudoun County. “It seemed like it clicked in everybody’s head how special this can be,” senior guard Drew Tapscott said. “Ev-
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A late season surge helped Kettle Run snatch a region berth from rivals such as James Wood, Handley, Liberty and Fauquier. erybody bought in and we got on a roll.” The No. 6-seeded Cougars entered the final having won seven of nine and making school history with a 4745 win over the No. 2-seeded Handley in the semifinals. “As a player I never beat Handley and as a coach I finally got one,” said Kettle Run coach Christian Yancey. “They can say they are the first Kettle Run team to beat Handley.” Kettle Run also upset No. 3 James Wood 49-45 in the quarters. Against Millbrook, Kettle Run
scored just four points in the first quarter, all by Tapscott, and trailed 23-14 at the half. Kettle Run got an early 3-pointer from Jacob Robinson in the third quarter and used it to spark a 9-2 run to pull within two points. Tapscott, who led the Cougars with 16 points, put fear into the packed crowd in Winchester before Millbrook eventually pulled away in the fourth quarter. “They are hot at the right time,” said Millbrook coach Robert Harris. “They have one heck of a guard in Drew Tapscott. He is fantastic. They play hard as heck.” “It is good to be peaking,” Tapscott said. “We got a reality check tonight but it is good to happen now instead of in regionals on Tuesday.” “Everyone is buying into the coach and it is a different atmosphere,” said senior Trevor Yergey. “I don’t think this is a big setback” “We have found our groove,” Yancey said. “We will go back in the lab, start blasting music, start shooting and watch some film.”
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Richards wins at 126, Camarca wins at 138 WRESTLING, from page 13 gave him seven pins in nine postseason matches this month with technical falls of 23-8 and 20-5 as he also claimed the Region 4C and Class 4 Northwestern District championships for the fourth consecutive seasons. In similar historic fashion Saturday, Mason Barrett became Liberty’s first two-time state champion by winning at 120 pounds while 132-pound teammate Colin Dupill became the Eagles’ first freshman state champion. Also earning state medals for Liberty were Bryan Contreras (152 runner-up), William Winegardner (138 runner-up), Jovon Mitchell (145, third), Caleb Swinson (160, fifth) and Royce Hall (170, fifth). For Fauquier, D.J. Richards won the 126 championship and Gino Camarca won the 138 title with a 160 runner-up in Eric DeWald. Also earning state medals for the Falcons were Ben Bell (fourth, 195), Casey Burr (fourth, 285), Reece Kuhns (fifth, 120) and Thomas Heisler (fifth, 220). So Fauquier claimed its seven consecutive top-seven finish at state with 14 consecutive top-nine placements, including the Class 4A title in 201516 and 2014-15 with Doug Fisher winning his third title Saturday. “I was really happy,” Fisher said. “Of course your first one is something [special], but the second one we kind
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Liberty 120-pound star Mason Barrett (above) won his second state title and Eagle freshman Colin Dupill broke through big with a title at 132. of had the same [wrestlers] and sort Sam Fisher agreed. of felt destined for that. This one’s a “Halfway through the year, I honwhole different feel – really special estly would not have put us up there [after] we had a lot of struggles in a lot in the top four” among Class 4 teams, of different areas he said. “This last midseason.” month the whole The Falcons MORE FHS, LHS team kind of comdidn’t win a reg- WRESTLING ONLINE mitted. ular season tour- Look for more interviews and “I’m so proud nament until late coverage of Liberty and Fauquier of the team,” he January, but that wrestling at fauquier.com. said. “It’s awelone victory gave some to be a part them some needed confidence, of that effort.” which then increased when they won Fisher helped spark the Falcons’ the Class 4 Northwestern District improvement by insisting they log and the Region 4C titles. an extra practice session at 6 a.m. “Honestly, I didn’t think our team most mornings before school during had it in us until these last few weeks the postseason. That served as a supwhere we were just pushing as hard plement to their afternoon practices. “He finally stepped up and became as we could,” Camarca said. “It’s inthe vocal leader and just took ownercredible.”
ship of the team completely,” Doug Fisher said of his son. “Honestly, that was probably the hugest thing.” As a dominant wrestler, Sam Fisher previously relied mostly on a lead-by-example approach, but he improved his leadership skills late this season. “A lot of seniors on this team, he’s really good friends with,” Doug Fisher said, “and he had a hard time holding them accountable when they didn’t put the effort in that they needed to. “When he started holding people accountable,” Fisher said, “they responded well.” So the Falcons built an early 8482.5 lead Friday over Great Bridge during the first session of the state See WRESTLING, page 15
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BEST RECORD IN A DECADE
Fauquier girls hoopsters finish 14-10 after loss to Wood By Fred Hodge
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Skyler Furr and the Falcons should be even better next year.
Personal fouls played a large role in Fauquier’s season-ending girls basketball game, a 60-32 loss to James Wood in the Northwestern District semifinals on Feb. 18. The No. 2-seeded hosts made 19 of 28 free throw attempts, while No. 3 Fauquier was a paltry 2-for-6. Sophomores Skyler Furr and Makayla Foddrell, Fauquier’s Twin Towers, both had three fouls by halftime and four by the conclusion of the third quarter. “It was evident, they had a mission. They knew if they could get our bigs in foul trouble, it would take some of our steam from us,”
WRESTLING, from page 14 tournament, and they expanded that to 152.5-149 entering the finals Saturday. The Wildcats took a brief 153-152.5 lead by winning the 106-pound final, but Fauquier took the lead for good at 158.5153 with Richards winning the 126 final. Richards pinned Powhatan’s Sean Hall in 3:11, but Sam Fisher topped him with a pin in 1:08 at 182. Fisher also won the 182 weight class last season as a junior with a 170 title as a sophomore and a 160 title as a freshman. So he topped the Falcons’ Garrett Tingen, who won championships in 2016, 2015 and 2014 to set the bar for individual titles. Fisher also became only the fifth county wrestler
said FHS coach Brian Foddrell. “The fouls took our aggressiveness away. Still, we were only down by seven at the half,” he said of the 1811 score. The Falcons shut out Makayla Firebaugh, a 2,000-point scorer, in the first half, although she still finished with 18. “We put a big in her face to alter her shot,” Foddrell said. Despite the season-ending defeat, Foddrell was upbeat about his team’s play after an 0-3 and 3-6 overall start. They melded into a unit that won nine of the last 11 district battles for a 9-5 mark. Fauquier finished 14-10 overall, their first winning season in more than a decade.
in history with four state medals while earning solo status as a four-time champion. “It’s a cool title to have, but it doesn’t make me any different of a person,” Fisher said. “I’ve still got a lot of getting better to do. “I feel like if you aren’t [focused on the future] than you’re kind of stagnant,” the Virginia Tech recruit said. “You’ve got to be always working to progress forward. So that’s where my mindset will stay.” Wrestling during the Virginia High School League season hasn’t posed much of a challenge recently for Fisher, compared to his out-of-state competitions. He has claimed medals at prestigious national tournaments such as the Walsh Je-
“This has been a wonderful season, something we are going to build on,” Foddrell said proudly, noting he loses only one senior. “We are going to continue to build and press forward.” Furr finished with nine points. Tia Minor and Skye Corum both added seven. Millbrook won the district title over Wood 51-41 as both moved into Tuesday night’s Region C tournament, with Millbrook hosting Dulles District runner-up Tuscarora. James Wood traveled to Loudoun Valley. The two winners play Thursday for the region championship and will advance to the Class 4 state quarterfinals.
suit Ironman championships and the United States Marine Corps Cadet/Junior championships. Nonetheless, Fisher chose to wrestle at Fauquier as a senior rather than foregoing his final season to begin training early at Virginia Tech. “That was an option on the table, but he really wanted to complete his senior year,” Doug Fisher said. “He’s really committed to Fauquier – the school, the community, the parents, the program that we have. I think that was more important than the four state titles. “He chose to stay, and I’m glad he did,” the coach said. “He committed significantly to this state title much more than the points he scored.”
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Have you heard the buzz? The CFC Farm & Home Center in Warrenton has all your feed, seed and gardening needs -- as well as beekeeping supplies ... and bees. “When customers come into the store and are looking at our beekeeping items, we always tell them about Gene,” says employee Kathy Elmore. The often recommended Gene is CFC garden center manager and resident bee guru Gene Brady. When he isn’t busy helping customers choose between grass varieties or pick out the perfect blueberry bush, Brady can often be found tending the hives that are located in the corner of the garden center yard. Situated on 6 acres, the Warrenton branch of the Culpeper Farmers’ Cooperative (CFC) is located at 143 Washington St. One of five co-op locations across the Piedmont region, it opened for business in 1967. The garden center was added in the early 1980s -- around the time Brady was still a beekeeping newbie. “I started around 38 years ago and got my very first hive from a guy that was moving,” he says. “I didn’t know anything about bees at the time.” That wasn’t enough to dissuade Brady, as he’s the kind of guy who’s always up for a challenge. A skilled carpenter and pilot, Brady is also a surfing enthusiast and vintage motorcycle aficionado. “Yeah, I have so many stupid hobbies,” he says with a laugh. Over the last four decades, Brady, who also has numerous hives at home, has grown into a confident and knowledgeable beekeeper. He’s now well versed in bee health (mites and hive beetles are a real threat); their social nature (they communicate with one another via “dancing”); and protective tendencies (they’ll kick out bees that don’t belong to the hive). He’s happy to share his expertise with any customers directed his way. A bee-free demo hive sits inside the door of the garden center as a visual aid. The potentially painful defense mechanism of this intelligent flying insect doesn’t worry Brady. “I haven’t worn a veil in 25 years. Mostly just this,” he says, gesturing to the wide-brimmed hat on his head. “I’ve gone a whole summer and never gotten a bee sting.” Brady and his bees are just part of what makes shopping at the Warrenton CFC Farm and Home Center enjoyable and educational. The approachable, experienced staff pride themselves on customer service with a personal touch. “We are a community store, and we almost know everyone that comes in by name,” says employee Mary Ann Fones.
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Spring into ‘Good Times’ Fauquier County Parks and Recreation open for registration By Anita L. Sherman Community Editor
It’s official. Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring. And with moderate temperatures and daffodils, all signs point to an energized season. Seasonally a time of growth and renewal, it could be the perfect time to take advantage of the many opportunities for fun and enrichment available in the county. Fauquier County Parks and Recreation is presenting seasonal class offerings that residents can learn about through GoodTimes, a free guide available in hard copy or online. Registration is open for spring and summer programs and there is a lot on their menu, from music to art to dance and stargazing or learning to ride a unicycle. Summer usually means pool time. Held at the Larry Weeks Community Pool, lessons are available starting at 6 months old, with lots of opportunities for preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) to learn about water safety and fundamental swimming skills. For budding dancers, there are ballet classes for preschoolers to teens. There’s also hip hop, where children will learn styles of breaking, popping, locking and tumbling. Pound is a full-body workout to music that incorporates lightly weighted drumsticks. For those into a more serene form of exercise, qi gong and tai chi are offered for those 18 and older. These are more meditative in nature; spiritual health is enhanced as well as body and mind. Gentle yoga
focuses on rejuvenating and healing the body with an emphasis on breath work, relaxation techniques and generally just feeling better. There are a variety of art classes offered for children and adults, including pottery, where attendees can explore clay using a variety of tools and techniques and come away with a finished glazed piece. For young teens, there is a beginner’s class that will introduce them to a pottery wheel. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can be extra special this year; spend time with a favorite toddler (ages 3 to 5) making a craft. A beginner guitar or ukulele class will take those new to the instruments through the basic strumming patterns, chords and left and righthand techniques. Hot air ballooning over a vineyard? Kick off Independence Day festivities with a trip on July 3 to Rockbridge County for its Hot Air Balloon Festival or spend a day at the DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum in Fenwick Island, Delaware, in May. Another trip takes you to Harpers Ferry National Park or the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
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There are a number of mini-camps offered for the preschool set. Blastball is an excellent introductory game for T-ball. There’s plenty of action for the youngsters. Or perhaps Snips ‘n’ Snails, where children can discover the wonders of nature at Rady Park or Vint Hill Farms Park. School-age children can try their hand at movie
making at the Action Minecraft vs. Roblox Flix Mini Camp where they will be able to create characters, games and challenges in this stop-motion movie making class. A drama camp will be held at the Vint Hill Theater, and there’s a Disney Princess Camp with singing, dancing and making crafts. Budding engineers can test their skill and creativity with thousands of Lego parts. April 13 marks the first day of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Youth Only Trout Stocking program for those 13 and under. All levels of anglers (age 3 to 13) are welcome to cast their lines. This event is free, and some equipment is available. It’s held at Northern Fauquier Community Park. Financial assistance is now available to county residents of all ages to offset the cost of program registration. The application and approval process is quick and easy. Applications may be found and completed online at bit.ly/financialrequest or at any of their staffed locations. Focused on the enhancement of quality of life for the community, the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation programs offer a wide variety of choices. Residents are encouraged to grab one of their publications or visit www.recreation.fauquiercounty.gov to learn more or give them a call at 540-422-8550 or email parks@fauquiercounty. gov. Reach Anita Sherman at asherman@fauquier.com
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Stetson University Concert Choir Concert: 7 p.m., Patriot High School, 10504 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville. The Stetson University Concert Choir, under the direction of School of Music Dean Timothy Peter, DMA, will be touring the northeast during Stetson University's 2020 spring break. The 56-voice, auditioned choir will be performing a variety of sacred and secular music from around the globe, including Russia, South Africa and Germany, and beloved American folk melodies and sacred hymns. Free. Visit www.stetson.edu/music/community/ concert-choir-spring-tour.php. Pete’s Unnamed Band performs live at Northside29: 6 p.m., 5037 Lee Highway, Warrenton. Visit www. northside29.com. Contact: 540-3473704.
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. The Rectifier’s Live at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 4 to 7 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Visit www. whbrew.com. Contact: 540-300-2739. Crossthreaded: 7 p.m., Live music at Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall. Local Hume band plays bluegrass, country and oldies. RSVP for dinner. Contact: 540-364-2774.
Sunday, March 1
Grace Church Concert Series: 5 p.m. 6507 Main Street, The Plains. Features the Tysons McLean Orchestra, directed by Miriam Burns, performing John Rutter’s Serenade,J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto Number 3,and F.J. Haydn’s Farewell Symphony. A catered reception with the artists will follow in the parish hall. Tickets are $25, Students $15, Youth under 18 are free if accompanied by an adult. For additional information and tickets, please visit www.gracetheplains.orgor call (540) 253-5177, ext. 107.
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Wednesday, Feb. 26
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.
Thursday, Feb. 27
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. Heart Month “Blue Ridge CycleNation” Launch Party: 6 to 8 p.m., 5535 Blue Valley Way, Delaplane. Fauquier Health has partnered with the American Stroke Association for this special event which includes wine tastings, dark chocolate pairings, music and socialization at Blue Valley Winery. Learn about CycleNation and how to sponsor a team. $25/per person.
Register and pay online at www. eventbrite.com. Portraiture Workshop: 9 a.m., 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Artist Carol Buswell instructs on the use of oil paints with a limited palette to create portraits of a live model dressed in traditional hunt attire. Ideal for any skill level. Held at National Sporting Library and Museum. All materials and light lunch provided. $85/nonmembers, $75 for NSLM members. Reservations requested to info@nationalsporting.org or 540687-6542.
Friday, Feb. 28
Fauquier Community Theatre auditions for Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.”: 6 to 9 p.m. 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton. Open to ages 7 to 17. Pre-registration is required and choice for time slots available at www.FCTstage.org. Auditions held at St. James’ Episcopal Church. Auditions also held Saturday, Feb. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Callbacks by invitation on Sunday, March 1, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 29
Unicycles: 1 p.m., The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation is hosting a Unicycle Show and Trial Class at the Vint Hill Community Center. This is a free event. For information, phone 540-422-8550.
Friday, March 6
King Street Bluegrass Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes the King Street Bluegrass band, a bluegrass band with blues, folk and Americana influences based out of Washington, D.C. 2nd Hand Band for a mix of American, classic and modern rock music. Tickets are $15 and seating is limited so advance purchase is highly recommended. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a parent or guardian. Visit www.centerofwarrenton. org. “The Sleeping Beauty:” 8 p.m., Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. The Russian National Ballet presents this classic ballet about Princess Aurora and the evil fairy who curses her. This performance is family-friendly. Tickets are $33 to $55. Visit hylton.calendar. gmu.edu/russian-national-ballet-thesleeping-beauty. Live music at Northside29: 6 p.m., 5037 Lee Highway, Warrenton. Visit www.northside29.com. Contact: 540347-3704.
Saturday, March 7
The Duskwhales Live on the Taproom Stage: 5 to 8 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Menu by
2nd Hand Band – Feb. 29 Red Dog BBQ. Contact 540-347-4777. Jim Steele Live at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 4 to 7 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Visit www. whbrew.com. Contact: 540-300-2739. Manassas Symphony Orchestra: American Idols: 7:30 p.m., Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. The Manassas Symphony Orchestra showcases three great American composers: Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein and Howard Hanson. This event is family-friendly. Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for seniors ages 62 and up and active and retired military and educators and free for students through college. Visit hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/manassassymphony-orchestra-american-idols. 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.
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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. 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. Ash Wednesday: Warrenton Presbyterian Church extends an invitation to the community to join with them for a potluck dinner and worship service on Ash Wednesday. The potluck dinner will be held at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall with the worship service to follow at 7 p.m. in the main sanctuary. Warrenton Presbyterian Church is at 91 Main St., Warrenton.
Friday, Feb. 28
Spaghetti dinner: 5 to 8 p.m., St. Luke’s monthly spaghetti dinners are back. Dinner is held in the parish hall at 400 N. Church St., Remington. Enjoy spaghetti with meat sauce (or Alfredo sauce), garlic bread, green
beans, garden salad and special desserts. Donations accepted.
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.
Sunday, March 1
Women and Men Day: Mount Moriah on Sunday, March 1 will hold its annual men and women day. The 11 a.m. guest speaker will be Minister Felicia Alexander; the 3 p.m. guest will be the Rev. Stephanie Callwood and Bethel Baptist Church-Luray. Lunch will be served from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. The church is located at 64 Hackley Mill Road, Amissville. For more information, call Pastor Lemuel Montgomery at 540-347-1209. Choral Evensong: 5 p.m., Leeds Episcopal Church will prepare for the season of Lent with Choral Evensong. Soloists from Shenandoah University Conservatory will join organist Fred Clyne, and the Leeds Parish Choir to perform the music of J.S. Bach,
Benjamin Rogers and Thomas Tallis. Evensong will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. Admission is free and all are welcome. The Episcopal Church of Leeds Parish is at 4332 Leeds Manor Road, Markham. Contact: 540-364-2849 or Leedschurchmarkham@gmail.com or visit www.leedschurch.org.
Monday, March 2
Blood drive: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saint James’ Episcopal Church, 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton. To sign up, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ give.html/find-drive.
Sunday, March 8
Usher Ministry's 68th anniversary: 3 p.m., Little Zion Baptist Church, 7600 Greenville Road, Nokesville. The musical guest is The Spiritual Harmonizers of Northern Virginia. Contact: 703-754-9523.
Thursday, March 12
“Days of March” Brunch: 9:30 a.m. Christian Women’s Connection of Warrenton will host a “Days of March” brunch, featuring a performance by Southern Academy of Irish Dance students including world champion Garet Zagorski, under the direction of Kristin Butke Zagorski. The speaker will be Anne Curry of Angier, North Carolina, on “Mama Said There Would be Days Like This.” The cost is $10 inclusive. For reservations, call Linda at 703-402-4385, The brunch will be at Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 15305 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville.
Sunday, March 15
Deacon and Deaconess Day: 3 p.m., Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, 1175 Delaplane Grade Road, Upperville. Special guest will be Pastor David Waller and the congregation of City of Refuge Bible Baptist Church of Culpeper. Lunch will be served
following morning worship. The Rev. Philip C. Lewis is pastor.
Saturday, April 25
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 540-522-9466 or Vicki at 540812-4114 to reserve a spot.
Ongoing
Church seeks senior pastor: First Baptist Church, Warrenton, 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.
Places of Worship
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
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Town of Remington considers tax exemption for first responders The Remington Town Council at its last meeting on Feb. 19 considered the suggestion of Councilman Stanley Heaney, who serves on the town's finance and budget committee, to provide a Remington personal property tax exemption for first responders and volunteers who reside in Remington. Any follow-up approval action by the Remington Town Council would not be effective until next year, in March 2021, when the local personal property taxes are due from Remington residents. This proposed action would not become effective budget-wise without consideration of the pending and proposed fiscal year 2020-21 town budget, which would not be effective until July 1. The first meeting for
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JOE KORPSAK REMINGTON BEALETON OPAL 540-497-1413 joe.korpsak@yahoo.com next year's Remington Town budget draft, will be on Monday, March 9, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Remington Town Hall. Meanwhile, the Remington Fire and Rescue Company is seeking volunteers. If interested in assisting locally, contact President Steve Wright online at rto10049@yahoo.com. The American Legion-Remington Post 247 at its last general meeting of Feb. 6 is considering a local request
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I hope everyone is getting ready to spring forward in a couple of weeks. I know I’m ready for the daylight hours to be longer! On Sunday, March 1, the Grace Church Concert Series in The Plains features the Tysons McLean Orchestra, directed by Miriam Burns, performing Rutter’s “Serenade,” J.S. Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto Number 3” and F.J. Haydn’s “Farewell Symphony.” The
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be available. Visit www.AmericanLifeandLiberty.com for added information. Jewel's Jukebox Theatre at Flatbeds & Tailfins with Carter and Jewel will host a free CD Release Show in downtown Remington for Remington Steel's newest CD "Ashland Blues." The CD Release Show will be on Saturday, March 7. Show starts at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., at 300 E. Main St., Remington. Remington United Methodist Church will have a free-will Ham Dinner and Desserts on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its Fellowship Hall (150 W. Bowen St., Remington). Proceeds will support RUMC's missions and outreach activities. For more information, phone 540-439-2579. Liberty High School's After Prom event will have a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saurday., Feb. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Remington Lions Club, 11326 James Madison Highway, Bealeton.
paid staff and a dedicated board of skilled volunteers support the orchestra’s effort to foster the appreciation and enjoyment of live classical music in a growing and enthusiastic audience. The performance will be at 5 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains. A catered reception with the artists will follow in the parish hall. Tickets are $25. Student tickets are $15. Youth under 18 are admitted free but must be accompanied by an adult. Attention town of The Plains residents: The treasurer will be available to collect taxes and sell town decals on March 4, March 7, March 11 and March 14 from 9 a.m. until noon at
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‘For the Love of Country’: American Life and Liberty Constitutional Rally set for Feb. 29
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CALVERTON No need to cook dinner tonight! CATLETT Mount Horeb United Methodist CASANOVA Church on Elk Run Road in Catlett will be hosting a pancake supper followed by an Ash Wednesday service starting at 5:30 p.m. The Ash Wednesday service will begin at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. This event is open to all. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of fellowship and worship. The Cedar Run Brewery will be hosting a fundraiser for the Catlett Volunteer Fire and Rescue on Saturday, March 7, from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be a live performance by Purpose and food will be provided by USA BBQ. Cedar Run Brewery is at 12801 Hazelwood Drive in Nokesville. This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and support our local volunteer fire and rescue department. We never know when we may be in need of their services. There will be a “For the Love of Country” rally hosted by American Life and Liberty, a nonpartisan PAC, on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crockett Park in Midland. The event is expected to include both local and national speakers such as Rep. Denver Riggleman, Sen. Amanda Chase, and DJ Jordan. Gates will open at 9
540-295-4925 woodwardamanda1@aol.com a.m. There is a fee of $7 per car for non-county residents. Congratulations to Ray Graham for receiving a well-deserved proclamation from the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors at its February meeting. Ray was honored for his commitment and distinguished service to the citizens of Fauquier County. He continues to be involved in activities in Fauquier County with his work as a programmer for Fauquier County Parks and Recreation. The Fauquier County SPCA is in need of old newspapers to help care for an influx of seized dogs. If you have any old newspapers, drop them off at the SPCA. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m.; closed Wednesday and Sunday. I look forward to hearing from you and learning about what is happening in your neighborhood. Contact me at any time. Have a good week!
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Unicycle show and trial class this Saturday, Feb. 29, at Vint Hill Here are a few things happening in our area that you might find of interest. On Feb. 29 at 1 p.m., the Fauquier County Parks & Recreation is hosting a unicycle show and trial class at the Vint Hill Community Center. This is a free event. For information, call 540-422-8550. Fauquier County Parks & Recreation will be hosting an orienteering course on Feb. 29 at 12:30 p.m. This course will be held at the C.M. Crockett Park in Midland. Learn about the compass, topographic maps and how to make the two work for you on the ground. You will get to practice on a course and learn how to measure distances with pacing. The fee is $12. To sign up call 540-422-8550. Offstage Band, a classic rock ‘n’ roll band, will be playing at the Old Bust Head Brewing Company on Feb. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. For information, call 540-347-4777. Pete’s Unnamed Band will be performing at the Northside 29 Restaurant on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. For information, call 540-347-3704. The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at Fauquier Hospital on March 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call 1-800-7332767 or go to www.redcrossblood. org and type in 20186 for a ZIP code under, “Find a Blood Drive,” to sign up. Walk-ins are welcome!
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VEE KREITZ NEW BALTIMORE BROAD RUN 540-347-5140 Veescolumn@aol.com On March 15, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m, Fauquier County Fire and Rescue and Emergency Management will be teaching the class, “Be the Help Until Help Arrives” at the Fauquier Hospital Conference Center. This is a free class. To sign up, call 540-422-8800 or go to www.fauquierfirerescue.org. New Baltimore Fire and Rescue has put out a reminder from the Virginia Department of Forestry that the 4 p.m. burning law is in effect now through April 30. The no burning until after 4 p.m. law applies to campfires, warming fires, brush piles, household trash, stumps, or anything capable of spreading fire. For information call 540-349-9004. Thank you for sending news and information so we can help get the word out to our community!
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Cedar Run District Mary A. Green by Sub. Tr. to Bank of America N.A. c/o Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc. Deed of Foreclosure. 1 acre at 3603 Midland Road, Midland. $172,315.18 M. Scott Chambers to E. Brock Price, 88.8431 acres and 4.1504 acres off Rogues Road nr. Midland. $405,000 Penelope K. Geddes to Michael H. Smiley, 12.2653 acres at 6131 Miles Lane nr. Warrenton. $525,000 Nicolino Casale to Caliber Homebuilder Inc., 2.2295 acres on James Madison Hwy., Warrenton. $100,000 Melissa Kirkpatrick to S. A. Crane Construction Co. Inc., 9.9289 acres and 0.93 acre on Old Mill Road, Midland. $225,000 Lee District Eland LLC to Daniel Noel, 1.6574 acres at 14070 Silver Hill Road, Sumerduck. $285,000 Thomas R. Young Jr. by Sub. Tr. to LRW Investments & Property Management LLC, 11180 Crest Lane, Bealeton. $181,000 NVR Inc. to Shannon Jenina Leigh, 7530 Hancock Street, Bealeton. $289,990 Morgan Wolfe to Demar Traverso Bonilla, 7603 Hancock Street, Bealeton. $452,000
NVR Inc. to Matthew S. Minor, 7532 Hancock Street, Bealeton. $267,990 Center District Zachary A. Perry to Mark Jason Moore, 156 Sterling Court, Warrenton. $377,000 Mark Smyers to Carl F. Gunnell III, 14 Falmouth Court, Warrenton. $265,000 Halbert Corey Harlow to Susan R. Stultz, 0.25231 acre at 124 Madison Street, Warrenton. $330,000 James D. Sabia to Michael A. Beck, 205 Autumn Wind Court, Warrenton. $496,000 Scott District The Plains Real Estate LLC to 6483 Main Street Property LLC, 3,399 sq. ft. at 6483 Main Street and 1,836 sq. ft. at the corner of Main Street and Fauquier Avenue, The Plains. $645,000 Michael Straight to Audra Leigh Bayes, 7.5735 acres at 5701 Wilshire Drive nr. Warrenton. $629,500 Robert Canfield to Matthew Austin Henderson, 7026 Kelly Road nr. Warrenton. $370,000 Jessica N. Powell to Joshua Eli Hernandez, 7.67 acres at 5030 Hopewell Road, The Plains. $592,000 Aaron Pinder to Lexicon Government Services LLC, 7374 Lake Willow Court nr. Warrenton. $520,000
Lakeside Homes LLC to Mark Bowman, 0.2875 acre at 4853 Point Road, Warrenton. $699,000 Lexicon Government Services LLC to Mona Erwin, 7374 Lake Willow Court nr. Warrenton. $520,000 NVR Inc. to William Brandon Roe, 5178 Island Court nr. Warrenton. $590,000 Marshall District Ingleton Farm LLC to Jessica Robbins Waldron, 31.8404 acres at 7597 Keith Road and 16.3522 acres at 7599 Keith Road nr. Warrenton. $1,380,000 David Yowell to John Martin Rhodes, 0.517 acre at 4289 Lunceford Lane, Marshall. $220,000 Kenneth J. Reder to Albin J. Reder, 3.501 acres at 8055 Riverside Farm Road, Marshall. $400,000 Castlerock Enterprises Inc. to Castlerock Enterprises Inc., 4.3600 acres at 2854 Chattin Run Lane nr. Delaplane. $100,000 Leona V. Hammond to St. LF LLC, 4 acres off Shipmadilly Lane nr. Warrenton. $40,000 Michael E. Lillard to Gabriel Boie, 41.9013 acres at 8531 Holtzclaw Road nr. Warrenton. $800,000
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OBITUARIES Julia Elizabeth Hillbish Julia Elizabeth Hillbish, 88, of Manassas, VA, passed February 15, 2020. A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Roanoke, VA. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
Judah Lee Kramer Judah Lee Kramer was born into this life on February 12, 2020 and passed into eternity on February 19, 2020. He was the son of James Dean Kramer and Victoria Jewel Chattin. A visitation for the public will be on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 12:30pm to 1:00pm with a service following at Moser Funeral Home. A burial will follow at Catlett Cemetery, Catlett, VA. In lieu of flowers make a donation to Moser’s Funeral Home for the expenses. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431, online condolences can be made at moserfuneralhome. com
Donnie Lee O’Bannion SIMPLE AND NATURAL
John P. Wilhelm, most beloved husband, most adored father and grandfather was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on February 21, 2020. After serving gallantly in the United States Air Force for 27 years, he retired and became a teacher in Fauquier County Public Schools, where he was fondly referred to as “Mr. Willy.” Married for fifty-four years, he leaves behind his beloved wife, Barbara, two children, John Wilhelm and Tracy Yoder and four grandchildren. John loved God fiercely, served men humbly and lived a life of great dignity. Viewing will be held Thursday, February 27th from 5:30pm- 7:30pm Celebration of Life: Friday, February 28th at 11 am. Both services held at the Worship Center: 19227 Gleesdville Road, Leesburg, VA 20175.
There is nothing particularly new about the natural, simple, and environmentally-friendly approach to earth burial. In fact, most burials before the mid-19th century were conducted in much the same manner as today’s “green burials.” This simplified approach calls for bodies to be neither cremated nor embalmed, but placed in an unadorned coffin or shroud and interred without a concrete burial vault. This approach more readily and completely ensures complete decomposition of the body and its natural return to the soil in a way that most closely adheres to the “ashes to ashes, dust to dust” ethos. Resting amidst the flora and fauna of a natural landscape, the dead are free to return to new beginnings. More people are concerned with the impact we are having on the earth. Using green burial products and being buried in a natural burial ground is a way to lessen our impact and reduce our carbon footprint. MOSER FUNERAL HOME accommodates all families, treating each one as if they were our own. To learn more, please call (540) 347-3431 or see us at our 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton facility. Our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY is located just outside of Warrenton.
Ronnie Earl Graham
“From the stars we came, and to the stars we return.” Jack Campbel
John P. Wilhelm
Ronnie Earl Graham, age 87 of Wytheville, VA died on Thursday, February 13, 2020 peacefully at home. Ronnie was born on August 5, 1932 in Bluefield, WV to William Earl and Ruth Kirby Graham. Ronnie was an educator by heart and touched many lives throughout his long career. After graduating from Bluefield College in Virginia and a term in the Air Force, he received his Masters in English from University of Virginia. He then pursued a teaching career that led him to an assistant and then principalship in schools in Prince William County. He retired as the Director of Personnel, Prince William County Schools, and ended a career that he loved and where he earned the respect of so many. It was his love of the outdoors and his family, that then led him to return to the mountains of Southwest Virginia. It was in Wythe County, Virginia, where he settled and enjoyed the beautiful and calm surroundings of an old log cabin and swinging bridge with his equally adventurous wife. When time called for a simpler way of life, they moved into the nearby town of Wytheville, VA where they lived out his 87 wonderful years. Ronnie’s family was the most important part of his life. He cultivated a home full of love and understanding that equaled no other. His kind heart and sense of humor made everyone know a sense of belonging especially his wife and three sons.“Country roads, take me home to the place I belong.” He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Keith Graham and is survived by his wife, Mary Sauls Graham; his sons Randall Warren Graham and partner Stephen Oates, and Christopher Blake Graham and wife Rose Graham and grandson Blake Christopher Graham; his sister Linda and husband Mat Walinski; niece Elizabeth Walinski and nephew Mark Walinski and his beloved pet buddy, Bennet. The Family will be honoring his life with a celebration of family and friends in Northern Virginia in the Spring. Donations made be made in his memory to a charity of your choice.
Donnie Lee O’Bannion, 67, of Manassas, VA, formerly of Marshall, VA, passed February 18, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, 2 PM, at VFW Post 7728, 12496 Harpers Run Road, Bealeton, VA, 22712. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com
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Michael Thomas Mountain Sr. Michael Thomas Mountain Sr. was born in warm and sunny Orange County, California on June 29, 1961. After battling pancreatic cancer for two years, he peacefully passed away in Arlington County, Virginia on February 20, 2020. Mike was an EMT, firefighter, professional photobomber, percussionist in the marching band, restaurant manager, actor, prankster, member of VFW, superhero, and avid lover of stashing candy into cupboards whenever pushed into dietary restrictions. This burley military policeman was prepared to serve his country when necessary. But don’t let his exterior fool you; this same patriot could also quote the lines to top Disney movies and Broadway musicals. When it came to the people in his like, he enjoyed making them laugh, spending time with them, and playing tricks on them when they weren’t looking. It is assumed Mike has passed to the other side. Either that, or he is really taking this disappearance trick a bit too far. If found, contact his wife Bonnie; his children Michael, Brett or Colton; his grandchildren Ella, Olivia, Logan, or Scarlett; his siblings Theresa, Robert, Debbie, or Margo; or his parents Carol and David Kettela, Joe and Sue Mountain, or Nellie Dodd. You can also reach out to one of his hundreds of nieces and nephews.
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OBITUARIES William Franklin Tannehill
Donna Marie Browne
William Franklin Tannehill, 71 of Warrenton, VA passed away on February 17, 2020 in Warrenton, VA. He was born on January 16, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama a son of the late Magnus Moody Tannehill and Vivian Cooper Tannehill. He is survived by his wife Ruth Davis Tannehill, his Children and their spouses Mark Hardy (Pia), Cherie Hardy of Warrenton, VA, Desiree Tannehill-Johnson (Albert) Charleston, SC and Bryan Magnus Tannehill (Stacey) of Bel Air, MD.; brother, Robert Tannehill of Louisiana , three sisters, Debra Mourain (Michael) of Texas , Marilyn Mourain (Milford) and Diane Webb Tannehill of Louisiana; eight grandchildren, Devon Sheeban, Mikaela, Isabella and William Hardy, Gabriela Marie Tannehill , Jameson Franklin Johnson, Jordan Brooke Johnson and Jefferson Johnson. The family received friends on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 3-4 pm at the Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, where funeral services followed at 4pm. Interment was private. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
Donna Marie Browne, 77, of Granbury, Texas passed away on February 18, 2020 at Poet’s Walk in Warrenton, Virginia. She was born October 7, 1942 in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Evelyn G. Kester and James M. Proudfoot. Donna worked for the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division in Washington, D.C. for 29 years. She also worked at Grissom Air Force Base in Kokomo, Indiana and was a volunteer at the Kennedy Center and at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. Donna was a member of Takoma Park Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. She loved her dogs, which she had many. She also enjoyed musicals and taking her dogs to visit residents at nursing homes in Granbury. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Janet L. Estep, and her husband, W. James Browne. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Mae Shaffer of Warrenton, Virginia, brother, John E. Pross of Takoma Park, Maryland, niece, Melissa Baumann and great niece, Brooke N. Thomas of Parsonsburg, Maryland, many cousins and her dogs, Eddie and Charlotte. Donna’s family will receive friends at 11 a.m. on March 4 for a memorial service at Triumph Baptist Church, Warrenton, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions in honor of Donna be made to your local SPCA, Humane Society, Guide Dogs for the Blind or Triumph Baptist Church.
Suzanne Marie Baughan Suzanne Marie Baughan, 46, passed away on February 18, 2020. Suzanne leaves behind to cherish her memory the light of her life, Mason Baughan; her parents Terri and Gary Solom; her sister Tracy Novosel and her husband TJ; her nephew Jack; her niece Madeline; and a host of other relatives and friends. Suzanne had a passion for teaching and was a Special Education Teacher at Nokesville Elementary School. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her son Mason, who was her entire world. Suzanne enjoyed the beach, skiing, laughing, sunshine, decorating, traveling, and teaching. She had a special passion for working out. Suzanne will be remembered for her kind heart, warm smile, and beautiful personality. A funeral mass for Suzanne was held on Monday, February 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was laid to rest at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Suzanne’s name to Operation Underground Railroad (www.ourrescue.org), a cause that she was passionate about.
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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.
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Charming 1 BR apt, eatin country kitchen, porch, W/D, garden, historic Old Town Warrenton. $1225/mo inclds some utlities 540-270-3062
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077 Townhouses TH, Consider owner finance sale. New end unit. 3 lg BR. 3.5BA. Many upgrades. Walk to hospital. $2500/mo. Call/text 540 454-0311
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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 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
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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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
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FAUQUIER SPCA RUMMAGE SALE Sat., March 28 8A-2P Highland School
--------------------------Donations Highland School lower school gym ONLY-3/25, 1-5p 3/26, 12-7p
FREE - Young Guinea Pig, gentle, & sweet 540-497-2185
LOST & FOUND ADOPTIONS TOO!
FAUQUIER SPCA 540-788-9000
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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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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
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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
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220 Equipment 6ft finish mower 3pt. Great condition 950. 6ft rear blade, adjusta b l e . $ 2 5 0 . 540-428-2373 Ford 600 Tractor for sale. At least 50 years old. Call 540-547-9613
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228 Appliances Brown recliner sofa. Reclines both sides. Good condition. $250. 540-825-5354
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Miscellaneous For Sale
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 WORKING ANTIQUE CIDER PRESS - ca. 1890’s $299.00 Original, contains all parts, needs no repairs. (540)216-4480 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660
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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 NO SWETT CARPENTRY & REMODELING. FOR ALL YOUR HOME REPAIR AND REMODELING NEEDS. 540-522-5577 This Could be Your Ad! Call 888-351-1660
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N U T T E R S PA I N T I N G & SERVICES Call Erik, 540-522-3289 375
Home Healthcare
CAREGIVING SERVICES OFFERED
I am Exp´d, w/ excel. refs provided. Errands, appts, housekeep, etc. 540-729-6926
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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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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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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 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. 2003 Toyota Corella CE, 4 dr sedan, good shape, 115K mls, runs great. $2000 OBO, CASH. 703-346-6190 This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222
Vehicles Wanted
*BEFORE 1985* All Makes & Models. Running or Not. Any Condition. $Cash Paid$ Free appraisals. Call: 315-569-8094 or Email: Cyclerestoration@aol.com
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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.
Announcements 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
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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020, in the Warren Green Meeting Room at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the same location, to be followed by a public hearing to obtain citizen input on the following items: 1. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-19-012059, OAK SPRING GARDEN, LLC (OWNER/APPLICANT) – OAK SPRING GARDEN, LLC – An application to amend a previously approved Category 7 Special Exception (SPEX-15-003758) to allow the adaptive reuse of existing buildings for a scholarly research center. The property is located at 4965 Sea Hero Lane, Marshall District. (PIN 6063-64-3117-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) 2. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-20-012467 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Part 6 Article 13 (Sections 13-600 et seq.) to update and amend the enforcement provisions to bring them into compliance with the Code of Virginia. (Tracy Gallehr, Staff) Copies of the above files (except as noted) are available for review in the County Administrator’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are requested to be present at the public hearing or send written comments prior to March 12, 2020, to the County Administrator’s Office. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Mrs. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.
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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):
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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.
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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.
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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
PUBLIC NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 10, 2020 5:00 P.M. WARREN GREEN BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 10 HOTEL STREET, WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Code of Virginia §15.2-4300 et seq., the Fauquier County Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the following Agricultural and Forestal District renewals and additions:
District Renewals
5th Renewal of the Orlean/Hume Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-20-012491) 5th Renewal of the Marshall/Warrenton Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-20-012492) 5th Renewal of The Plains Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-20-012493)
District Additions
Owner
Expiration Date June 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 June 30, 2020
25th Addition to the Southern Fauquier Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-19-012175)
Hai Ping Sun
7847-41-7150-000
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25th Addition to the Southern Fauquier Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-20-012500)
Gregory T. Morgan
7839-72-2762-000 7839-72-6651-000 7839-82-5522-000
5.2590 5.2590 34.2440
18th Addition to the Orlean/Hume Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-20-012511)
Nathan D. & Krista J. Shonk
6935-71-1212-000 6935-72-0425-000 6935-80-5446-000
50.6389 50.4944 50.4813
18th Addition to the Orlean/Hume Agricultural & Forestal District (AGFO-20-012612)
Drew Allen & Holly Rebecca Reitz
6926-59-2417-000
5.5201
34.5696
The Fauquier County Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee will review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors concerning the above renewals and additions. velopment, Planning Division, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Fran Williams, Administrative Manager, at (540) 422-8210.
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Legal Notices 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# JJ017761-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GONZALES GOMEZ, GUSTAVO ADOLFO The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND MAKE FACTUAL FINDINGS RELEVANT TO SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUBENILE STATUS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) EULALIO GONZALES & MARGOTH ALEJANDRIA GOMEZ HERRERA appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/05/2020 1:30 PM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk
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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
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. 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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for the Owner 689 Industrial Road Warrenton VA 20186 and 411 Holiday Ct Warrenton VA 20186 to satisfy a lien for rental on 3/4/2020 at approx. 9:00AM at www.storagetreasures. com.
A Joint Public Hearing will be held by the Council and the Planning Commission of the Town of The Plains, Virginia at 7:00 P. M. on March 16, 2020 in the second floor meeting room of The Plains Fire Department, 4260 Loudoun Avenue, The Plains, Virginia, to consider the Request of Michael and Denise Godfrey for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Bed and Breakfast to be known as “The Pink Dogwood”. The Bed and Breakfast would be located at 4350 Fauquier Avenue, The Plains, Virginia 20198; Tax Map ID Number 6989-87-5229-000; and to consider as a separate matter a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Home Occupation for a floral arrangement business to be known as “A Floral Event” at the same location. Both the B&B and Home Occupation are being considered in accordance with the Chapter 19, Zoning Ordinance; Article 9, R-2 Residential Zoning District, Section 9-1-3 Uses Permitted with a Special Use Permit - Bed and Breakfast, Home Occupation of the Town of The Plains Town Code. The property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District and is located in the Historic and Gateway Overlay Districts. A copy of the application is available for review during their regular business hours at the Fauquier County Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall, VA or by contacting the Town of The Plains, PO Box 104, The Plains, VA 20198, Phone/Fax (540) 364-4945. The Town of The Plains does not discriminate on basis of handicapped status in an issue of access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Nancy E. Brady, Clerk
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Employment Part Time Employment PRE-OP/PACU Nurse Experienced part-time RN needed for fast paced multi-specialty surgery center. Send resume to Culpeper Surgery Center fax 540-829-8191 or email:10mcasc@gmail.com
Activity Driver Needed
Highland School has an immediate opening for an Activity Bus Driver to transport students to sports activities and field studies. Requirements: CDL Class B Driver’s License with a P endorsement, clean driving record, able to pass a background and drug check. Hours are varied, so flexibility is a must. Competitive pay. Our activity drivers play a vital role in our extra-curricular programs and we value their efforts!
For more information, contact Colleen Ruddle 540-878-2752 or email accounting@highlandschool.org
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Full Time Employment Barn Help
FT, Muck, feed & turnout, horse skills req´d, English speaking.
(540)364-3099
CASHIER/ COUNTER HELP FT, Good pay M & P Pizza Morrisville, Va
540-439-3935 Ask for Jimmy
PIANIST & DRUMMER
at the The Ebenezer Baptist Church in Lignum, VA for Sunday morning worship services, weekly rehearsals and other occasions/services through the year. Contact 540-439-2227.
WAREHOUSE & DELIVERY part-time, for Commercial Painting Company located in Warrenton (New Baltimore). Duties include stocking, sorting & labeling, taking inventory & receiving deliveries. Applicants must have a valid drivers license & functional vehicle. Call: 540-347-2315
Flaggers Full time, to provide traffic control & safety around construction sites. A valid driver license & clean driving record a must. Starting $13/hr & scheduled raises. Company-paid medical & dental premiums.
Please fill out an application at careers.trafficplan.com or come to our office Tuesdays or Thursdays (8am-10am).7855 Progress Ct., Suite 103; Gainesville, VA
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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Heating and Air Conditioning
Builder
Excavation
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Excavation
Lawn
For all your
Heating and Cooling needs, call on
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Lawn Maintenace • Planting • Mulching Bed Design • Spring/Fall Cleaning • Seeding Aeration • Dethatching • Top Soil • Sod Fertilization Programs • Trimming/Pruning Gutter Cleaning • Debris Removal
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Home Improvment Nutters Painting & Services – SPECIALIZING IN –
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• Painting (Int&Ext) • Roofing/Repairs • Siding • Gutters • Drywall • Carpentry
• Fencing • Vinyl Trim & • Gutter Cleaning Fascia Wrap • Bathroom • Brickwork • Pressure Washing Remodeling • Deck Water Sealing • Crown Molding • Yard Maintenance • Tree Removal
Call Erik 540-522-3289 Free Estimates 20 years exp. Licensed/Ref’s Available • Discount Pricing nutterspainting@aol.com
Home Improvment NUTTERS PAINTING & SERVICES -SPECIALIZING IN -
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•Painting (Int&Ext) • Siding
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Landscaping Mowing, Lawn Maintenance, Trimming, Topping, Spraying, Removal, Stump Grinding, Mulching, Pruning, Cabling, Planting, Grading, Seeding, Power Washing, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways
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Licensed & Insured Free Estimates All major credit cards accepted
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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Masonry
Painting/Wallpaper
Remodeling
Tree Service/Firewood
Piedmont Painting * Free Estimates * Many References * Drywall & Plaster Repair
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Tile
If you want a Classy Job call ... Painting & Decorating, LLC
• Home painting & carpentry repairs • 30 years of hands on experience • Small company with personal service Free Consultations & Estimates.
Windows Cleaning
Creative • Professional • First Class Painting Services
Call today! 540-349-1614 or 703-444-7255 Fully licensed & Insured
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Roofing
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POTOMAC WINDOW CLEANING CO. WINDOW CLEANING
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Fauquier Community Food Bank & Thrift Store Donations - No Monday Tues - Friday 9:00 - 3:00 Sat 9:00 - 1:00 249 E. Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 540-359-6054 Fauquier_thrift@yahoo.com
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FIREWOOD SEASONED HARDWOOD, $200/CORD PLUS DELIVERY MORE THAN 15 MILES FROM NOKESVILLE.
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If only the Batterer would think of Themselves as the Cake Mix Battering the Icing on the Cake, maybe Domestic Violence Would Be Wiped Out In This Decade! Watch the Battered Women Music Video by B’anne Phillips and busy little bees at www.sinnerstage.com and on YouTube.
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GAINESVILLE 8074 Crescent Park Drive | 703.753.7910
WARRENTON 559 Frost Ave #100 | 540.349.1221
VISIT US AT C21NM.COM
FOR SALE
COMING SOON
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
Sumerduck | $449,000 Gorgeous 4 bedrooms 2 bath, 1 half bath, home nestled in over 10 acres in idyllic Sumerduck, Virginia. Centrally located from Warrenton, Culpeper, and Fredericksburg where shopping, dining and entertainment abound!
Call Stanley Heaney | 540.812.5533
Warrenton | $465,000 NO HOA! 1.75 Waterfront Acres on Lake Anne on DC side ofWarrenton. Just minutes from shopping, all commuter routes, buses, the train AND Great Schools! This 3 Bed/ 3.5 Bath home is in IMMACULATE condition. Major renovation includes expansive master suite, family rm with gas fireplace,waterfront views and 1000 sf 3.5 car garage! Walk out basement has room for a potential 4th bedroom. Welcome Home!
Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700
REDUCED
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 29th & 1st 12-2pm | 1585 Aquia Rd Midland, VA 22728 | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Call Judy Rose | 540.359.5366
COMING SOON Bealton | $799,000 Large rambler on 43 acres which includes an additional in law suite and large shop. Gas fireplace in family room. All hardwood floors. Large rooms. Extra bonus room with full bath. Could be another master suite.Call today! Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659
Catlett | $599,000 REDUCED! New Construction! Beautiful cape cod was added to 3 car garage with apartment above. Beautiful wood floors, wood burning fireplace, granite countertops, master on first floor, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath on both upper, lower level and huge deck. Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409
JUST LISTED Remington | $195,000 Why rent when you can own! Great rates make it possible! Move in to this 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA townhome with a porch for relaxing and a deck for grilling. Upstairs has 2 large bedrooms with walk in closet, nice bathroom and laundry with front load washer and dryer. Now is the time to own! Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409
COMING SOON
UNDER CONTRACT
Amissville | $449,000 Peaceful Serenity Await you at this 17+ acre farm with lovely mountain and pastoral views. This brick home is 3 BR, 3.5 BA and is well placed overlooking the pond.
Call Temple Leavell | 540.222.6074
FOR SALE
Luray | $224,900 Cedar Run | $1,299,000 Elegance at its best. In the heart of Casanova This home is ready and waiting for new owners! hunt country. Large Georgian Colonial on 33 Custom build colonial w/ garage, 3 BR and 2.5 acres with a huge workshop, barn fencing and BA. Ready for occupancy, call today! pond. Call today, you won't be disappointed. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659 Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659
Today's Tip:
There is a lot to consider when you first start planning to buy a home. Many times one of the first thoughts is how much you want to spend every month on your mortgage payment and how to know what price you can afford when you're looking at homes for sale. The answer depends on your down payment, property taxes for the county, the insurance premium for the home and so much more. You don't have to figure it out alone. Let me help!
Call Rachel 'Rocky' Scott Loan Originator | NMLS #1698700
Cell/Text: 571-606-8269 www.rachelrockyscott.com
Proud service provider of Homes for Heroes homesforheroes.com/affiliate/rachel-scott
Interested in a free First Time Home Buyer class? Ask me about it on my website!
NMLS #911170 | Equal Housing Lender | nmlsconsumeraccess.org | HUD.gov *Get an official Loan Estimate before choosing a loan. Borrower(s) must qualify. Income limits apply for grant and 100% financing products.
OPEN HOUSE
FOR SALE
Bristow | $595,000 OPEN HOUSE | 11925 Blue Violet Way, Bristow, VA 20136 | Sunday 1st 1-3pm
Warrenton | $519,000
for your family.
Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409
Great commuter location! 4 BR, 2.5 BA, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, gas stove, Corian, eat Step into this stunning home with an open Great Room, Spacious kitchen in kitchen plus separate Dining room, rec room & with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a large island . office in basement w/ full bath(Possible in law suite Entry from 2 car garage into mud room and laundry room with newer W/D. The Fireplace is the focal point of the Great Room and perfect for in basement) Awesome deck and fenced yard! snuggling on those cold nights. The four bedrooms upstairs are perfect Hot tub on patio! Call Diane Quigley | 703.732.5952
Considering a Career in Real Estate? Call Herb Lisjak, Principal Broker | 703.753.7910