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After a tragic death, a call for change
Warrenton family who lost their toddler joins effort to lift Va.’s cap on malpractice claims By Hunter Savery
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
When Carson and Kallie McRae brought their 2-year-old to the emergency room, they expected that hospital staff would help him get better. Instead, their world was shattered when a nurse mistakenly gave their young son Artemis a lethal dose of a common painkiller. Because of their heartbreaking experience, the McRaes jumped on board with the latest effort to lift Virginia’s cap on medical malpractice claims. It won’t happen in 2024 — a bill the McRaes supported was voted down last week — but the lawmaker who authored the bill says he’ll keep trying to change the state law. On Thursday, Feb. 8, the state Senate’s Finance Committee rejected a bill sponsored by Sen. Bill Stanley, a Republican who represents a large swath of southwest Virginia, that aimed to ensure that families hurt by medical malpractice would be able
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Carson and Kallie McRae with their son Artemis, 2, before he fell ill in late 2022. to seek enough money through the courts to cover long-term care. Both Democrats and Republicans backed the bill.
In November 2022, Carson and Kallie brought their son Artemis to the emergency room at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital in
Charlottesville with stomach pains. Hospital staff quickly diagnosed Artemis with appendicitis — a common and treatable illness. But what should have been a routine part of the treatment went awry when a traveling nurse gave Artemis a 1,000-milligram dose of Tylenol. The typical dose for a young child is a mere 175 mg. The mistake put Artemis into liver failure and left him with severe brain damage. “What should have been a basic and routine procedure turned into a living hell,” Carson McRae told state lawmakers in a Senate committee meeting last week. Despite being a widely used overthe-counter painkiller, Tylenol is a common culprit for overdoses. In fact, overdoses of Tylenol, generically known as acetaminophen, are the No. 1 cause of liver transplants in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. See MALPRACTICE, page 2
It’s Valentine’s Day for horses, too Breeding auction hints at better racing future for Va. By Betsy Burke Parker
Special to the Fauquier Times
As the 2024 calendar arrives at Valentine’s Day, romance is in the air. In Virginia horse country and around the thoroughbred industry, Feb. 14 is the traditional start of the racehorse breeding season in the Northern Hemisphere. Starting on Valentine’s Day is partly for fun, but it’s
Virginia’s world-class horse breeding
There are about 1,000 thoroughbred breeders across Virginia, primarily in Loudoun and Fauquier counties. The state is home to about 29,500 horses worth more than $500 billion. Some of the nation’s — and the world’s — top breeders have been based in Fauquier: The Evans family’s Buckland Farm and Spring Hill Farm in Warrenton have produced multiple classic winners. The late Paul Mellon’s Rokeby Farm in Upperville remains the only owner-breeder to win America’s Kentucky Derby (Virginia-bred Sea Hero in 1993), the English Derby (Virginia-bred Mill Reef in 1971) and the French equivalent, the Arc (Mill Reef.) also serious science in a serious business: February marks the earliest time you can breed a racehorse. The thoroughbred breeding season runs until late May. By
tradition, all racehorses born in the same year are given Jan. 1 as a birthdate and treated as the same age. See HORSE, page 4
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Thoroughbred Fortune Ticket’s brother, Gun Runner, is the leading sire and stands for $250,000.
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BBQ Country owner seriously injured in kitchen fire Dennis Hoffman suffered serious burns while trying to extinguish the blaze By Jill Palermo
Times Staff Writer
The owner of a popular and longtime Fauquier County barbecue restaurant is recovering at a Washington, D.C., hospital after being seriously burned Friday while trying to put out a grease fire at his restaurant. Dennis Hoffman, 55, owner of BBQ Country in Opal, suffered burns to both legs and his arms and hands while trying to put out the fire, which started in the exhaust fan of his kitchen’s ventilation system at about noon on Friday, Feb. 9. Hoffman used a fire extinguisher in an effort to keep the fire from spreading throughout the restaurant but burned himself on the stove and cooking apparatus, Hoffman said during an interview Sunday from the hospital. Hoffman said he expected to undergo surgery early this week but hoped to have the restaurant reopened in a few days.
Hoffman’s daughter, Stephanie Carey, has been keeping BBQ Country’s many customers updated about the fire and her dad’s injuries via the restaurant’s Facebook page. “There has been a tremendous outpour of love, and we cannot be more grateful,” she said in a recent post. “The love my dad has for his restaurant, and what he did yesterday to save it, truly shows how much it means to him, and we are just so grateful he is going to be okay.” The Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the restaurant, located at 9719 James Madison Highway, at about 12:05 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, after a passerby reported seeing flames shooting from the building’s roof, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office arrived and confirmed there was a fire from the kitchen’s hood ventilation system, the post said. See FIRE, page 18
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that is not enough to cover the and trial lawyers. Stanley and Sen- would financially jeopardize mediAfter a tragic death, sum, legal fees, medical and nursing costs ate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, cal institutions. both said that none of the According to Stanley, only 42 a call for change for someone who is severely disabled. D-Fairfax, lawmakers who approved the cap cases of medical malpractice in Vir-
MALPRACTICE, from page 1
After two weeks at the hospital, the McRaes made the heartrending decision to remove their son’s life support. If Artemis had lived, he would have spent the remainder of his life needing extraordinary medical care. Currently, Virginia medical malpractice awards are capped at $2.6 million with an incremental increase of $50,000 per year. Though a large
Stanley wants to carve out an exception for families like the McRaes. Senate Bill 493 would have lifted the cap for patients under 10 years old who are victimized by medical malpractice. “Our laws are supposed to protect constituents,” said McRae. “The cap only protects medical facilities and the companies that insure them from the repercussions of their actions.” The cap is the result of a 2011 bargain between healthcare providers
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remain on either of the Senate committees that initially approved them. “I wasn’t part of the agreement,” Surovell said. “I didn’t sign anything. I don’t approve of it, and last I checked the legislature decides what the law of the state is, not stakeholder groups.” Scott Johnson, general counsel for the Medical Society of Virginia, led the opposition to Stanley’s bill. Johnson stated that removing the cap would impose significant financial burdens on healthcare providers and that comparing Virginia to other states without caps was like comparing “apples and oranges.” Shari Barkin, head of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Richmond, told the committee that removing the cap would force the hospital to reconsider providing services in rural areas and in high-risk maternal care cases. Stanley responded bluntly to the bill’s opponents: “What I heard today is ‘We don’t care about toddlers. We don’t care about 10-year-olds. We don’t care, unfortunately, about the pain that is inflicted by malpractice.’” Stanley said he anticipated objections from medical and insurance representatives and sought to debunk claims that lifting the cap
ginia have resulted in an award of more than $2 million since 2005. “What we are doing is certainly not going to kill the medical profession, and it will not drive up costs as they claim,” he said. “We’re talking about a company making over $1.5 billion.” Sen. Jennifer Carroll-Foy, D-Prince William, laid the blame on insurance companies. “It really comes down to a cost-benefit analysis” she said. “It’s the cost to insurance company profits at the expense of human costs. Caroll-Foy argued that insurance premiums need to be brought down through insurance reform rather than preventing families from receiving proper compensation for malpractice. The bill passed in the Courts of Justice Committee but was then dismissed Thursday, Feb. 8 by the Senate Finance Committee in a 6-9 vote. Stanley said he remains committed to removing the cap. “I’ll see you next year with this bill,” Stanley said to Finance Committee Chair Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, who voted against the bill. Reach Hunter Savery at hsavery@fauquier.com
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Former supervisor Georgia Herbert appointed to the Fauquier County Planning Commission By Jill Palermo and Hunter Savery
Fauquier Times Staff Writers
Georgia Herbert, a former twoterm Fauquier County supervisor and an attorney from The Plains, has been appointed to serve on the Fauquier County Planning Commission at the request of newly elected Supervisor Ike Broaddus. Herbert’s family has lived in Fauquier County for 200 years, and she has a long history of working on land conservation and development issues both as a supervisor and as an attorney advising the Piedmont Environmental Council. But her appointment came as a surprise last week because Broaddus announced in January that he’d chosen former Scott District supervisor Holder Trumbo to serve on the planning commission. Both Broaddus and Trumbo declined to comment Friday on the reasons behind the change. All appointments to the county’s boards and commissions must receive a majority vote of the five-member board of supervisors. Trumbo raised some eyebrows in December when he chose William Waybourn, former owner of The Front Porch restaurant in The Plains, to receive a Fauquier County Citizen of the Year award. Waybourn had
Georgia Herbert been involved in a yearslong feud with the family of Supervisor Regan Washer, who was elected last November to represent the Marshall District. Along with his parents, Michael and Melissa Washer, Regan Washer is a partner in ICS Financial, a firm located next to The Front Porch. The Washers and the restaurant have been at odds over The Plains’ zoning rules for parking and garbage for years. Waybourn has said he believes an anti-gay bias is at the root of the dispute, something the Washers deny. The restaurant changed hands late last year. Broaddus said Friday that he asked Herbert to serve on the planning commission because of her ex-
perience as both a former supervisor and as a land-use attorney. Herbert was the first woman ever elected to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, serving from 1988 to 1996. “With the intense pressure Fauquier is now facing to develop its farmland, expand its service districts and to allow power lines to crisscross its pristine countryside, I felt we needed someone with experience, intellect and the ability to develop tools that will allow us to protect the things that make Fauquier special,” Broaddus said. Herbert said she is preparing to retire from her law firm and agreed to serve on the planning commission “to serve the community that I love.” Herbert grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, but visited Fauquier County during the summers in her younger years and moved to her family’s farm 40 years ago. Former Virginia Gov. Doug Wilder appointed her to serve on both the State Water Control Board and a legislative advisory committee on pollution prevention. “I do have a fair amount of experience and context … both as a citizen activist and as an attorney dealing with issues in Fauquier County and in Virginia,” Herbert said Saturday. “And I feel like I’ve got a frame of reference that may be helpful, and it’s important to all of us that this
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board of supervisors be successful for the good of the community. If I can help with that, I want to.” Over the past several years, Herbert has also served as an outside attorney to the Piedmont Environmental Council and on the board of directors of the nonprofit Piedmont Journalism Foundation, which owns the Fauquier Times and Prince William Times. Herbert said she is resigning from both those roles before her first planning commission meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15. The five-member Fauquier County Planning Commission is charged with reviewing applications for rezonings, special-exception and special use permits as well as amendments to the county’s long-term planning document known as the “comprehensive plan.” Herbert will take the place of former Scott District planning commissioner Adrienne Garreau. Herbert was appointed to the planning commission in a unanimous vote of the supervisors during their meeting Thursday, Feb. 8. The board also reappointed Matthew Smith to represent the Cedar Run District on the planning commission. Smith is a vice president of sales for the Fauquier County-based Smith-Midland Corp. Reach the writers at news@fauquier.com
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It’s Valentine’s Day for horses, too
Larry Johnson’s Street Magician is one of more than 100 stallions in the Virginia Thoroughbred Association stallion service auction on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, the kickoff to thoroughbred breeding season.
HORSE, from page 1 A horse’s gestation is 11 months, so breeding in February produces foals around January. A horse bred with an “early” birthday — January or February — will be more mature than competitors born later in the spring or early summer. A birth earlier in the year gives more time for muscle development and more opportunities for racing, important if a horse is aimed at running as a 2-year-old or eying the spring classics for 3-year-olds. So, Valentine’s Day makes sense for Virginia Thoroughbred Association annual fundraising auction. It’s a virtual auction managed by telephone through which the association benefits from donated breeding “seasons,” or one mating to a stallion. Virginia’s auction was one of the nation’s first such sales when it launched in the 1970s and remains one of the biggest. It’s the equine equivalent of match. com. Stallions offer good looks, good careers and good genes — and the association’s benefit sale gives mare owners nearly 200 stallions to select from with published fees ranging from $1,000 to $250,000. Stallion owners from 10 different states donate a 2024 breeding season to the auction. Executive director Debbie Easter said the auction nets $70,000 most years. Profits fund the
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association’s activities, such as promoting Virginia-bred programs and supporting events. The auction has many benefits. Mare owners nationwide get a chance at bargain breeding seasons since most will sell for less than the stallion’s advertised fee. Stallion owners benefit from widened exposure on the regional and national markets with the auction advertised in industry publications and news stories in industry press. And the Virginia breeders group gets cash. Just like buying a used car at auction, there’s a small element of risk to buying a season at auction. Mare owners carefully study stallion pedigrees and consider them the best cross for an athletic foal. Cost and proximity are also considered. But donated breeding seasons are what’s called “no-guarantee breedings,” Easter said. If a mare doesn’t get in foal, if she loses the pregnancy or if she loses the newborn foal, there is not a second chance as with the industry standard “live foal guarantee.” Ginger Fox, owner of Rixeyville farm in Culpeper County, donated
breeding seasons to her two stallions. Second season stud Fortune Ticket joins 14-year veteran Cosa Vera this year at her North Cliff Farm. “There are some very nice horses in Virginia,” Fox said. “Virginia has good bloodlines right here at home.” Fortune Ticket proves it. He’s a full brother to one of the world’s leading active sires, Gun Runner. Both are sons of Candy Ride out of the Giant’s Causeway mare Quiet Giant. Gun Runner was a multiple grade 1 winner and champion, and he’s proved even better in the breeding shed, with nine millionaires from his first two crops. Gun Runner stands service in Kentucky for a $250,000 stud fee. At $2,500, his unproven little brother is a great bargain, just the sort of gamble with a newcomer that a mare owner might take, Fox said. “He’s the absolute right physical type,” athletic and fast, Fox said. Fortune Ticket’s racing career was cut short due to injury, but he won two races in the limited time he was at the racetrack. He entered stud service in Maryland in 2022; his oldest foals are yearlings. Fox is excited he brings the regal bloodlines to Virginia. “I have big hopes for Fortune Ticket,” Fox said. “If he’s 15% as good as Gun Runner, we’ll be pretty happy.” Carla Morgan, Fox’s horse manager more than two decades, said having Fortune Ticket in Virginia is a real opportunity for local breeders and that the exposure he’ll get from the auction could give the young stallion’s career a boost. “I’ve seen his yearlings,” she said. “They’re athletic. They’re correct. I think this might be a really nice horse.” Bluemont’s Larry Johnson believes Virginia’s auction is a great way to highlight his third-generation homebred, Street Magician, as well as boost the fledgling stud career of his multiple stakes’ winner
True Valour. The Irish-bred stood at Maryland’s Northview Stallion Station last term but moved to Loudoun County for the 2024 season. Prior to 2022, Johnson said he foaled most of his mares in Maryland to take advantage of Maryland’s breeding incentive programs that pay to foals born there when they later win on the racetrack. He was the leading Maryland breeder by bonus payouts for six consecutive years. However, the Virginia breeder bonus structure is now markedly better than Maryland’s. The bump in Virginia-based stallions follows a bump in bonuses: They both come from increased breeders’ incentives paying out of an innovative new pari-mutuel “game” legalized a few years ago, Easter said. Historic horse racing terminals — the slot-like betting machines featured at Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums across the state — pay a percentage of revenue to the incentive programs. This helped grow Virginia’s Breeders fund, Easter said. As a direct result, the number of Virginia-breds is expanding for the first time in decades. Virginia’s breeding industry was famously strong from the founding of Jamestown in 1607 all the way through the 1980s, when dozens of stallions stood here. Changes in tax laws and the development of enticing incentive programs in other racing jurisdictions before Virginia’s first pari-mutuel track opened in 1997 meant that most of the stallions moved elsewhere. Mare owners had to go out of state to find a stallion that fit their criteria — bloodlines, proximity, price, and the industry was at a dangerous crossroad. With the continued success of Colonial Downs and expanded incentives paying to stallion owners, mare owners and through a unique “certification program” for horses that live or train here for at least six months, there’s been a rebound, Easter said. “With the stallions at Legacy and Northcliff, Virginia horsemen have world-class pedigrees right here at home,” she said. “Of course, you can send your mare anywhere to breed, but the high-quality stallions are coming back here, and that’s a real good measure of Virginia’s thoroughbred industry.” Reach Betsy Burke Parker at news@fauquier.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Still waiting for good governance in Warrenton A year ago, several hundred Warrenton and Fauquier citizens gathered at our high school to raise continued alarm about our Town Council’s rush to approve a giant Amazon data center inside our town limits. At that meeting, I raised serious concerns of our town’s governance: “I’m reminding this council that good governance is imperative in any public undertaking. Governance helps you to always act in the best interests of your constituents and to fulfill your responsibilities in an ethical manner. Governance
should never be considered an impediment to accomplishing something. The foundation of governance lies in the law, the code, the policy and the agreed process for implementing the law and the code. … But somewhere along the line, this body and our town staff have ended up with a different take on governance. Look around this room. The anxiety, outrage and animosity are palpable. But none of us want to be here doing this, and we are not here as a result of good governance.” As we know, none of the hundreds of citizens’
On the anniversary of Warrenton’s 2023 Valentine Day ‘massacre’ Post mortem studies of this massacre clearly indicate an unrepentant town council that favors ill-advised tax revenue over feasibility studies, health, safety and constituents’ voices. Consequently, it is predictable there will be future massacres unless we the people are heard and recognized by our elected officials. I confess to becoming a NIMBY because my yard IS in the Town of Warrenton, a historical town ill fitted by density and infrastructure to harbor such a project as the proposed Amazon data center two blocks from my retirement home. I am not against technology. I, like my neighbors, use it every day in a variety of ways. I understand that our collective clouds need to be corralled into what we call data centers. It’s not now nor ever has been about the WHY. It’s the WHERE. Where these faceless buildings are located currently and, on the books, to be built, brings with them the need for unimaginable amounts of electric power, water and noise. Data center power needs for NOVA’s built and approved data centers exceed the current use of the entire commonwealth. It doesn’t drop from the sky. It’s hundreds of miles of huge new towers and heavily burdened lines. Remember the adage: Shortest distance is a straight line between two points? In Fauquier, that can be through your backyard, barn, playground, park, family cemetery, grazing land or housing development. Dominion and local power co-ops don’t care. You and I do. And that is why the Piedmont Environmental Council, the Citi-
zens for Fauquier County, Protect Fauquier and Protect Catlett are deeply committed to seeing that these behemoth buildings — belching noise, sucking water from our ground, our hallowed ground, and draining our electricity — are properly sited in designated areas that can accommodate them and the electric load they require with minimal new towers and maximum undergrounding of wires. The newly constituted Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is diligently attempting to follow approved December policy that helps them respond to data center development in the interests of their citizen and farmer constituents by placing them solely in designated locations. We all need to support these efforts. We must know the power source requirements, water needs, noise levels, added local emergency response requirements of all proposed data centers BEFORE they are approved and not be blinded by unsupported estimates of revenue despite Richmond’s carte blanche. Open government, oaths of office and public trust were massacred on Feb. 14, 2023. Have we recovered, reversed and reinvigorated our representative town government? I dare say, NO. Litigation may right these wrongs. Meanwhile, please support the local organizations working hard to protect our historic town and county from unwanted, unneeded and unregulated data center development outside of planned and designated locations. P.J. LEARY Warrenton
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concerns that evening deterred the capitulation to Amazon’s request, and since that day we have witnessed failure after failure of the most basic elements of governance. It has taken two lawsuits to force the town and Amazon to provide details and transparency in their actions. Yet, we citizens, and a couple of outgunned council members, are still waiting for basic good governance in our council. CHUCK CROSS Warrenton
Statewide data center reform is worth the (uphill) battle While we in Fauquier County have focused on local data centers, the onslaught of data centers is becoming a statewide issue. For that reason, seven of Fauquier’s data center warriors traveled to Richmond on Jan. 31 to ask our Virginia legislators to enact 17 bills aimed at data center reform. We were joined by hundreds of others from Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax, Culpeper, Warren and other counties. In almost 100 meetings with Virginia senators and delegates, we warned them about the millions of square feet of data centers already in place, millions more recently approved and millions more that are proposed. Fauquier’s Del. Michael Webert and his chief of staff were generous with their time, and Webert sponsored one of the bills as well as a resolution aimed at reform. We explained that the impacts of this onslaught of data centers are being felt all over Northern Virginia and are quickly spreading to the rest of the state, especially up and down the Interstate 95 corridor. The impacts are on communities, homes, schools, water supply, stormwater runoff, Virginia’s historic battlefields, the scenic beauty of Virginia and much more. Citizens at ground zero for these impacts are up in arms. But by far, the biggest threat is the staggering electricity demand of these data centers. The Lake Anna nuclear plant generates 1.9 gigawatts of electricity. The Prince William Digital Gateway is estimated to require 3 gigawatts of electricity. The Amazon data center planned for Warrenton will drain more electricity from the grid than all the residences in Fauquier County. And there are scores more data center campuses in the pipeline. How on earth will that demand be met? Will we build two or three or 10 more nuclear power plants at Lake Anna? Overwhelm rural Virginia counties with enormous
utility-scale solar fields? Dominion Energy estimates data center electricity load will double in a decade. Dominion also recently said Virginians’ residential electricity bills will more than double in 11 years, and much of that is due to data center load. Virtually all of Virginia’s electricity growth is coming from data centers. It is enormous, and it is threatening grid reliability, driving up residential ratepayer costs and tarnishing the Virginia countryside with new transmission lines. When we presented the data to members of the Virginia General Assembly and their staff, some were shocked, some had an inkling already and others were noncommittal. Meanwhile, in committee meetings, they were killing off the data center reform bills that we came to support. They were even killing the modest bills to simply require data centers to report and document their energy use. Really? Data centers are built and operated by the richest companies in the world: Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Compass, QTS. As we witnessed at one data center conference in Tysons Corner last year, the upper-level employees all seem to get around in chauffeur-driven black Cadillac Escalades. (I have pictures if you doubt me.) Data center lobbyists are all over the General Assembly, pitching their stories, downplaying their impacts and almost certainly dangling the lure of buckets of campaign money. We are up against a powerful lobby. But we are committed; we are growing; and we are in it for the long haul. And we are right to raise the alarm. The risk is real and massive. We will keep coming back. And we hope we are not too late to stop the 21st-century robber barons from destroying the Virginia that we cherish. CINDY BURBANK Executive board member of Protect Fauquier Warrenton
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Weekend happenings: 13th Annual Middleburg sale, Polar Plunge By Sondra Anzalone
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Whether or not your favorite team won the Super Bowl, you can score big this weekend in Middleburg. Look for the balloons Friday through Monday at the town’s 13th Annual Winter Weekend Sale to see which merchants are participating in the celebration. Alternatively, venture to Rainbow Closet for a safe place to freely express your enthusiasm. For those looking for an excuse to spend time outdoors, Leopold’s Preserve is offering a naturalist-led winter bird walk. Another thing you can do for your community: Nominate a local veteran for the upcoming Valor Awards ceremony. Middleburg’s 13th Annual Winter Weekend Sale: Friday, Feb. 17 to Monday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Middleburg. Participating merchants will have balloons indicating deals; Sunday
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and Monday hours as posted by the shops. For more information, call 540-687-5152. Rainbow Closet: Sunday, Feb. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. Safe Zone Training 1 to 4 p.m. The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper. Providing gender-affirming clothing to those who do not have access, as well as space for individuals identifying as transgender, nonbinary and/ or queer to fully express who they are without fear of judgment. No
registration required, for more information, a private time to access the closet, or to volunteer, please email Emily at emily@culpeperpride.org. Annual Valor Awards: Each year, the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce recognizes a local “veteran honoree” at its annual Valor Awards. The individual who receives this recognition has served in the armed forces and has made significant contributions to the Fauquier Community. Nominations are
due by March 6. The awards will be presented at Laurel Ridge Community College on Wednesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. For submissions, tickets and sponsorship information, visit www.faquierchamber.org. Annual Volunteer Trash Cleanup: Saturday, Feb. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run. Volunteers for ages 13 and up, but volunteers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Two shifts are morning 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., afternoon 1 to 3 p.m. Registration is required, go to: https://www.leopoldspreserve.com/ calendar. Weekend Naturalist Walks-Winter Birds: Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to noon. Leopold’s Preserve, 16311 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run. View the colorful ducks wintering on the wetlands. Registration is required; go to: https://www. leopoldspreserve.com/calendar. Free and open to all.
UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS See the full calendar of upcoming events online at fauquier.com/ lifestyles/
ONGOING EVENTS Holiday Refuse Collection What: President’s Day Refuse Schedule When: Monday, Feb. 19, HOLIDAY-NO REFUSE COLLECTION; Tuesday, Feb. 20, double refuse collection both Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday, Feb. 21, regular recycling collection; Thursday, Feb. 22, regular refuse collection; Friday, Feb. 23,
regular refuse collection Where: Town of Warrenton Black History What: Black History Month Picture Hunt for all ages When: All day, Tuesday, Feb. 20, to Thursday, Feb. 29 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall
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Interstate 66 at U.S. 17, Exit 28 Fauquier County Citizen Information Meeting Interchange Improvements
Find out about the plans to make modifications to the Interstate 66 interchange at exit 28/U.S. 17 (Winchester Road) south of Marshall. A Citizen Information Meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Marshall Community Center, 4133-A Rectortown Road, Marshall, VA 20115. Inclement weather date, February 27, 2024. The meeting will be held in an “open house” format. Members of the project team will be available to provide information and answer questions about the proposed project. The project proposes to modify the existing rural unsignalized diamond interchange by reconstructing the intersection of the I-66 westbound ramps with U.S. 17 as a roundabout. The intersection of the I-66 eastbound ramps with U.S. 17 will be reconstructed as a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersection. For more information about this project, including a map of the location of the project and an aerial that includes the interchange and proposed modifications, visit the project web page: www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/culpeper-district/i-66-east-at-us-17-exit-28-interchangeimprovements-fauquier-county Questions about the project should be directed to Mr. John Rose, VDOT Location and Design, Culpeper District, (540) 829-7429, John.Rose1@VDOT.Virginia.gov. Comments may be made during the meeting by mail to Mr. John Rose, VDOT Location and Design, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701. Comments can also be emailed to John.Rose1@VDOT.Virginia.gov. All comments must be postmarked or emailed by March 1, 2024. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager at the phone number listed above. State Project: 0017-030-879, P101, R201, C501 • UPC 120748 Federal Project: NHPP-5B03-(007)
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Staff Reports Learning to swim is not only fun but also comes with health benefits, such as building a healthy heart and lungs, increasing physical stamina and improving balance and flexibility. Learning to swim also opens the door to a range of other activities that may require some basic swimming skills, such as rowing and sailing. Some of the area’s water-focused camps include: Fauquier County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of aquatic camps throughout the summer including: • School Age Water Adventure Camp: Ages 8 to 12 from July 15 to 19, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun-filled days packed with water adventures, including hiking to waterfalls, white water rafting, visiting the National Aquarium, going to a waterpark and relaxing by the pool. Fee: $435. • Splish Splash Summer Day Camp: Ages 5 to 12 from Aug. 5 to 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Located at the Vint Hill Community Center, campers will enjoy a wet and wo nderful
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week featuring water balloons, kiddie pools, slippery slides, boating and fishing. Fee: $195. • School Age Junior River Rangers: Ages 6 to 9; June 10 to 14 and July 8 to 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Junior River Rangers will explore the banks of the Rappahannock River, learning about native plants and animals. Campers will meet new friends, play games, hike, make rock castles and more. Fee: $295. Swimming lessons are offered at Larry Weeks Community Pool be-
tween 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. with experienced, certified instructors every week Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lessons take place in the shallow end of the pool for kids as young as 2. Between the hours of 11 and 4, lessons are offered for kids ages 7 and up and will take place in the deeper end of the pool. Private lessons are $35 for every half hour and half-hour semi-private lessons for up to three people cost $25. Lessons start the week of June 3 and run through July 22 (with the excep-
tion of the week of July 4). Visit https:// www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/ departments-h-z/parks-and-recreation to sign up. Scholarships are available both for camps and swimming lessons.
Summer camp guide 2024
While all kids welcome summer break, boredom can set in pretty quickly. Fortunately, our area offers ample summer camp programs that are engaging, educational and entertaining.
FCCC Summer Camps •On-line registration begins Monday, April 8, 2024. •K-4 Camps: Registration is open to rising Kindergarteners (must be age 5 by September 30, 2024) and children that have graduated Kindergarten through 4th grade this current school year, 2023-2024. •Teen Camp: Registration is open to children that have graduated 5th grade (for the current 2023 -2024 school year) and up through age 14; child cannot turn 15 before 8/2/2024. •Camp sites and weeks of operation to be determined.
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Get out! Kids who spend time outdoors benefit mentally, physically
Staff Reports Summer vacation allows students to spend more time enjoying Mother Nature. In fact, many researchers agree that kids who play outside are happier, better at paying attention and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors. Less screen time and more “green” time can also improve sleep quality and combat a variety of potential health issues, such as obesity, heart disease and vitamin deficiencies. Luckily, Virginia has many beautiful spaces — as well as summer camps — that take place in these enchanting areas so children can take advantage of the great outdoors. Here are a few outdoor camp opportunities close to home: Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit in Broad Run, about 15 minutes west of Manassas, that protects and promotes the Bull Run Mountains through education, research and stewardship. As part of its mission, BRMC offers the following summer camps. Check www.brmconservancy.org/youth-outdoors-program for registration. Budding Naturalist Camp: Ages 4 to 6, full day from July 8 to 12. Campers are exposed to the outdoors and wildlife as they explore Hopewell Sanctuary (private), Leopold’s Preserve and Silver Lake Regional Park. The camp features discovery hikes, frog and salamander searches, stream exploration and nature crafts. The camp is conducted completely outside, and one parent/guardian must accompany their child or children. Pre-registration required. Fee: $125 for members and
$175 for non-members. • Herpetology Camp: Ages 7 to 14, full day; two two-day sessions offered June 17 to 18 and June 20 to 21. Campers spend two days searching for and observing salamanders, frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles while hiking on the preserve. Pre-registration required. Fee: $100. “ • Summer Nature Camp: Ages 7 to 14, full-day; two one-week sessions offered July 15 to 19 and July 22 to 26. Campers learn about different plants and animals found in the Bull Run Mountain region and partake in birdwatching, butterfly and insect collecting and even snake-handling (if desired). Pre-registration is required. Fee: $250 for members and $300 for non-members. • Chesapeake Watershed Workshop: Ages 15 to 18, full day; July 29 to Aug 1. Participants will focus on the conservation of streams that flow into the Chesapeake Bay by performing stream-monitoring, vegetation analysis, stream habitat and riparian buffer evaluations at multiple locations. Pre-registration is required. Members: $200, non-members: $250. Thanks to support from the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund, six scholarships are available for this workshop. Please contact us at info@brmconservancy.org to request an application. The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts holds a Youth Conservation Camp for teens in grades nine through 12. See GET OUT!, page 14
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Kids who spend time outdoors benefit mentally, physically GET OUT!, from page 12 Tentative dates for this year are July 14 to 20. The week-long camp at the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg brings together about 70 students to learn about Virginia’s natural resources from conservation professionals and Virginia Tech faculty. Topics include soil, water quality, forestry, wildlife, fisheries management, beekeeping and agricultural best management practices as well as hiking, swimming and canoeing. More details: vaswcd.org/conservation-camp. Contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District to apply and inquire about scholarship availability: vaswcd.org/districts-by-county/city. The Virginia Department of Forestry offers its Camp Woods & Wildlife for Virginia residents of ages 13 to 16. It is a residential camp held at the 20,000-acre Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. Natural resources professionals lead activities, events and classes such as sustainable forest management, forest ecology, wildlife management and more. Campers are selected from nominations made by non-related adults, including teachers, forestry and wildlife professionals, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, 4-H leaders, scout leaders and part-
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ner sponsoring organizations. Camp will be held from June 17 to 21. Nominations can be made through April 15 and can be found at dof.virginia.gov/education-and-recreation/ youth-education/camp-woods-wildlife/. Selected students are awarded a $300 scholarship to help cover the $395 tuition. Northern Virginia 4-H Center: At the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Northern Virginia 4-H Center serves as the host site for Cloverbuds Camp, for kids of ages 5 to 8, along with a trusted adult, and 4-H Junior Camp for kids of ages 9 to 13. Cloverbuds Camp is an overnight weekend program for younger kids and serves as a “bridge” between staying home and attending Junior Camp. Registration opens March 1. Campers register through their local 4-H office, though 4-H club membership is not required to attend. Contact your local Cooperative Extension Office for more information about deadlines, fees and the registration process. For Junior Camp, The Fauquier session is June 30 to July 4, and the Prince William session is July 14 to 18. Visit www. nova4h.com for more information. The Clifton Institute seeks to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards to learn about the ecology of the Northern Virginia Piedmont. Its 900-acre field station is home to all programming, including the following camps: • Young Explorers: Ages 5 to 6 from 9 a.m. to noon; one week-
long session from June 10 to 14. Campers will play and learn outside, exploring the field station. Each day will bring a different theme, along with corresponding hands-on activities, children’s books and exploratory walks. • Young Naturalists: Ages 7 to12, all day. Week 1 is July 8 to 12, and week 2 is July 14 to 19. Every day, campers will explore the field station with Clifton Institute naturalists and learn about the plants and animals that live in the northern Virginia Piedmont. Activities include water coloring at the beaver pond, hiking to the lichen rocks, playing camouflage or foraging for wine berries. • Young Scientists Research Experience: Ages 13 to 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 24 to 28 with optional Prequel Workshops from June 20 to 21. Students will explore and carry out their own research projects. Campers — or young scientists — will engage in inquiry-based, hands-on learning, first by developing their own research questions within the field of environmental and natural sciences. They will develop the questions, collect and analyze data and present their results, all under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Check cliftoninstitute.org/education/#camp for updated dates and cost information. Fauquier County Parks and Recreation will host a multitude of different camps this summer for kids ages 2 and up. Single and multi-
day camps are available all summer, at various locations throughout the county. This summer’s outdoor offerings include: • Campout Classics: an all-day program for kids ages 5 to 12 from June 3 to 7 that will include all the traditional campground activities, from roasting marshmallows to campfire storytelling. • Pollination Celebration: an allday camp that takes place during National Pollinator Week, from June 17 to 21. Campers of ages 5 to 12 will learn all about the bees, butterflies, bugs and birds that make plants grow. • Epic Adventure Camp: a brandnew, two-week program, this all-day camp for kids ages 12 to 15 involves whitewater rafting, touring the Chesapeake Bay on a skipjack, caving, ziplining and more. • Bring on the Pollinators: A oneday event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on June 18 for kids ages 6 to 10 that involves learning all about pollinators through games, bee house making, and more. • Pollinator Party: A one-day event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on June 19, when campers will learn how insects see the world, create a bee bath and play pollinator games. For all camps and details, visit https://bit.ly/3uAQYlt. Registration for Fauquier County residents begins February 5 and opens up to everyone else on February 12.
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LOCAL INDOOR TRACK SQUADS COMPETE IN REGION MEETS SATURDAY
The Fauquier and Kettle Run indoor track teams compete at the Class 3 Region B meet at Woodberry Forest on Saturday. Liberty travels to Salem for the Class 4 Region D meet. The Falcons’ boys and girls won region titles last year, while the Cougars’ girls were third and the Eagles’ boys fourth. The Class 3 and 4 state meets are Feb. 26-27 at Liberty University.
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Red-hot Kettle Run, Fauquier boys hoops squads on playoff collision course By Matthew Proctor
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
The Fauquier and Kettle Run boys basketball squads are playing their best hoops of the year as they prepare to meet each other in the Class 3 Region B playoffs Friday. Kettle Run is 13-9 after winning their last four contests to clinch the No. 4 seed and a home game in the first round of the regional tournament against No. 5 Fauquier. The Falcons are 12-10 after handling Brentsville 72-57 on Monday. “We’ll be focused and ready to go give it our best shot,” said Fauquier coach Jordan Orndorff, whose Falcons have won six of their last seven games. After falling to No. 3 Skyline (176) 72-70 on Feb. 6 to end a four-game winning streak, the Falcons topped visiting Liberty 56-39 on Friday, then Brentsville to end the season. In a physical but often sloppy low-scoring battle between the Eagles and the Falcons, Fauquier led from wire-to-wire, but Liberty kept it close until the end. “We’re starting to figure out what we want to do on the defensive side,” Orndorff said. “It’s not necessarily so much about the actual formation or the man, it’s just giving your effort. We
Friday’s Class 3 Region B quarterfinals: No. 8 Thomas Jefferson/Armstrong at No. 1 Meridian; No. 7 Thomas Jefferson/ Armstrong at No. 2 James Monroe; No. 6 William Monroe at No. 3 Skyline; No. 5 FAUQUIER at No. 4 KETTLE RUN. got five guys giving a lot of effort.” With Fauquier ahead 33-24 entering the fourth, the Falcons began pulling away as their rapid ball movement allowed them to break down the Eagles’ defense with ease. “Working the ball and being selfless, cutting, knowing that you might not get it, but opening it up for somebody else… I’m proud of the guys, everybody contributed,” Orndorff said. Dylan Donner led the Falcons with 16 points, with Travis Brock adding 12, Maad Kulang eight and Joe Jaquez seven, while C.W. Burke and Toby James each scored 12 for the Eagles. With the loss, Liberty finished 8-14 and fifth in the region standings, falling short of reaching the Class 4 Region D tournament. Playing an inexperienced lineup without many key players due to injuries and other circumstances, Liberty dropped their final six games.
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Dylan Donner (left) and the No. 5 Fauquier Falcons visit No. 4 Kettle Run in the Class 3 Region B quarterfinals on Friday. That’s Eagle Ka’Von O’Bannion at right. Coach Pat Frazer said the adversity reflected things that happen in life. “All time like that is growth time,” Frazer said. “They got a lot of experience and I thought they did well. I thought they hung in there. We got some things (players) coming back.”
Cougars are red-hot
Kettle Run overwhelmed Brentsville 78-42 in their season finale on
Friday and enters the Class 3 Region B tournament having won seven of their last eight games. The Cougars have had some excellent wins lately. After defeating James Wood 57-46 on Jan. 24, the Cougars began surging after upsetting Handley 64-55 on Jan. 26 and Skyline 46-45 on Jan. 30. See BASKETBALL, page 16
Kettle Run girls repeat as region swim champions Cougars’ goals ‘very high’ for Saturday’s state meet in Richmond By Matthew Proctor
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
For the second year in a row, the Kettle Run girls swim team are regional champions. The Cougars won eight of the 12 girls events and scored 176 points at the Class 3 Region B swimming championship at Colgan High in Manassas on Feb. 3, edging out defending Class 3 state champion Maggie Walker, which was second with 139 points. The Kettle Run boys took fourth for the second year in a row, winning two events and scoring 95 points. Goochland (123 points) won the boys title, followed by Meridian (109) and Brentsville (96). The Cougars are sending 14 individual swimmers and five relay teams to Saturday’s Class 3 state meet in Richmond as one of the most successful seasons in Kettle Run swim history continues. The KRHS girls were fourth at states in 2023. “Our goals at the state meet are very high,” said coach Alex Ciopyk. “Having managed to beat the reigning state women’s champions at regionals was a great start, but it is always an uphill battle.” Kettle Run’s five individual region girls cham-
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Junior Caroline Agee and the Kettle Run girls won their second consecutive regional championship on Feb. 3. pions were seniors Lily Von Herbulis and Allegra Craft, juniors Caroline Agee and Meghan Pauley and sophomore Emma Cigna. Junior Jackson Tishler was the only boys champ. The Cougars also won three of the six relays. The Fauquier girls finished seventh at the region meet. The boys were 10th. A year removed from having no state swimmers, three Falcons qualified for the state meet in senior Lana Barkovic and juniors Marcus Pollack
and Nina Woodside. “Building off the success of our last few regular season meets, we had even more substantial time drops at regionals. About 70 percent of our entries resulted in a personal best time,” coach Thomas Cummins said. Liberty is sending three swimmers to the Class 4 state meet Friday in Richmond. Junior Marshall Howard and sophomore Chase Laine punched their ticket for the Eagles’ seventh place boys team at the Class 4 Region D meet on Feb. 6 in Christiansburg, while senior Bryar Laine qualified for the ninth place girls. “My main takeaway from the meet was pride,” coach Stacy Laine said, noting the Eagles set personal best times in nearly 90% of their individual races. “The kids were strong and ready. It was so nice to be able to bring such a big team to regionals. It definitely sparked the desire in the kids to compete at a higher level.”
Kettle Run girls repeat
Starting the meet down 18 points to Maggie Walker, who picked up points in the diving competition, the Kettle Run girls quickly erased the deficit and ran away with their second consecutive regional championship. See SWIMMING, page 16
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Fauquier’s Link, Bland win region wrestling titles Falcons send seven to Saturday’s state meet
Liberty takes 8th in Class 4 Region D
At the Class 4 Region D tournament on Feb. 3, Liberty senior Noah Hall took first at 165 pounds for the eighth place Eagles. Junior Cayden King (144 pounds) was third and senior Logan Buchanan (190 pounds) and sophomore Shaun Aubrey (126 pounds) were fourth, giving the Eagles four state qualifiers. The Class 4 meet is Friday and Saturday in Virginia Beach.
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Fauquier Times Staff Writer
Already a star lacrosse player, Fauquier High senior Kobe Link entered his senior season with little expectations for himself as a wrestler, especially after taking his junior year off. But when the clock struck zero in the third period of the 175-pound final at the Class 3 Region B wrestling tournament on Sunday at Brentsville High, Link was ahead 5-1, clinching an improbable regional championship. “Everyone thinks the best way to become a region champion, district champion, state champion or even win a match is to have the best technique and conditioning, but it’s not true. It’s up here,” Link said, pointing to his temple. “If you got what it takes up in the head, you can do just about anything you put your mind to.” Link was joined on the top step of the podium by sophomore teammate Brian Bland, who won the 285-pound final. By winning two titles and qualifying seven wrestlers for the Class 3 state meet this Friday and Saturday in Salem, Fauquier scored 177 points to take an impressive fourth place. “I’m super stoked, I didn’t expect that. I expected to do well, but we surpassed expectations,” said coach Chad Hoffman, noting seven state wrestlers is the most the Falcons have had since 2020, when they won the state championship. Along with Link and Bland, 190-pound senior Charlie Lovell
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After stepping away from wrestling last season to focus on lacrosse, Fauquier’s Kobe Link won the 175-pound title at the Class 3 Region B wrestling championship on Saturday. took second, 150-pound senior Bryan Mpengo and 138-pound junior Cole McAndrew took third and 144-pound sophomore Sal Sorrentino and 132-pound freshman Evan Solada took fourth to qualify for states. Host Brentsville scored 266 points to win the title, just ahead of Skyline with 265 points. Kettle Run finished seventh with 63 points. 120-pound senior Nathaniel Hardesty took second for the Cougars and was their only state qualifier. 126-pound junior Myles McCarthy, 150-pound freshman Pete Kuzma and 157-pound senior Josh Young each placed fifth and are state alternates.
Link, Bland win region titles
Link took third at the Class 4 Region C meet as a freshman in
the COVID-shortened 2021 season, narrowly missing a berth to states. A talented lacrosse player, Link helped lead the Falcons to a Class 4 state tournament appearance in 2022, then earned all-state honors as a midfielder in his year off from wrestling in 2023. Link’s time away from the mat made his hunger grow. “Watching the guys on the team, watching their successes, it just made me miss it,” Link said. “I came back and put my head down. Just went to work every day in practice knowing that this is the last season I got left in my life.” Facing Goochland’s Ethan Winter in the final, Link executed a critical takedown in the final 20 seconds of the first period to lead 2-0. Starting
on the bottom in the second, Link escaped and added another takedown to take a commanding 5-0 lead into the third. Starting on top, Link rode Winter for most of the period to drain out the clock. Hoffman said Link wrestled a near perfect tournament. “He listened to his coaches in the corner, didn’t put himself into danger and he executed.” In the final match of the evening, heavyweight Bland defeated Warren County’s Noah Smelser 4-2 to win the 285-pound title. Having wrestled Smelser in the past, Bland knew he would win if it went to the third. “He gasses out pretty early, and so I just used my gas tank to my advantage and came off with a W,” Bland said. Taking seven wrestlers to this weekend’s Class 3 state meet in Salem, Hoffman is optimistic. “I think we can place a bunch of kids. I always tell the kids, ‘When you get to the postseason, anything can happen.’ Whoever has that spark in their heart, the mindset is usually going to prevail,” he said.
Falcon girls beat Kettle Run 42-32, playoffs next By Peter Brewington
Fauquier Times Staff Writer
In a game of ebbs and flows, the Fauquier High girls basketball team pulled away from rival Kettle Run to win 4232 in the regular season finale Monday. Felicity Awunganyi led a balanced attack with 10 points, followed by April SWIMMING, from page 15 Agee, Cigna, Von Herbulis and sophomore Ashlyn Augustine combined to win the 200-yard medley relay in 1:49.94 in the first girls event, and the golds kept on coming. Agee took first in the 200 individual medley (2:04.42) and the 100 breaststroke (1:04.62), while Cigna set school records and won the 200 freestyle (1:53.44) and the 100 backstroke (56.92). They also swam on the winning 200 free relay team, along with Von Herbulis and Craft. “If I could have them swim all the events, I would,” Ciopyk said of Agee and Cigna. Kettle Run’s only other girls champions were Craft in the 100 butterfly (1:00.81) and Pauley in the 500 free (5:15.13).
Belcher with nine, Mia Marcus with eight, and Brooke Belcher and Kenza Chienku with six each. Next up is the Class 3 Region B playoffs. The No. 4-seeded Falcons host No. 5 Culpeper Friday at 6 p.m. Elsewhere, No. 7 Kettle Run is at No. 2 Brentsville. “I think we’re ready for the play-
On the boys side, Tishler was the Cougars’ only individual champion, setting a school record and taking first in the 100 back (51.18). Tishler also swam on the winning 200 free relay team (1:33.59), alongside senior Andrew Brown, junior Tres Black III and freshman Timmy Furness. Entering the state meet, Ciopyk is confident the girls 200 medley and free relays will swim well and believes Agee, who became the Cougars’ first individual state champion last year in winning the 100 breast, has a strong chance to repeat. “The swimmers are going to have to perform at their top in order for us to have a shot at winning states, but I am always in the firm belief of Yogi Berra’s famous quote ‘It ain’t over until it’s over,’” Ciopyk said.
offs,” said Fauquier coach Brian Foddrell. “We’ve had a good solid season coming off our three wins last year.” Fauquier beat Culpeper twice, 44-36 and 58-56. “Culpeper has a very gifted player who scores half their points,” said Foddrell of Amyah Robinson. “She is very good with a strong IQ for the game.”
BASKETBALL, from page 15 “Once we beat Handley after that James Wood game, I think something went off. It was kind of like, ‘Okay, we can compete,’” coach Demond Tapscott said. “We’re playing with confidence.” Following a 61-50 loss to Sherando on Feb. 1, Kettle Run won their final four, defeating Warren County 53-48 on Feb. 6, Liberty 58-49 on Feb. 6, Manassas Park 57-14 on Feb. 7 and Brentsville 78-42 on Friday. Against Liberty, the Cougars fell behind 27-23 at the half, but a 16-0 run to open the third quarter saw Kettle Run take a 41-34 lead into the fourth. Conor Madigan led the Cougars with 20 points, ahead of Sean Rich-
Friday’s Class 3 Region B quarterfinals: No. 8 Skyline at No. 1 Meridian; No. 7 KETTLE RUN at No. 2 Brentsville; No. 5 Culpeper at No. 4 FAUQUIER; No. 6 Armstrong at No. 3 James Monroe.
ards with 10, Aaron Sullivan eight and Jake Mulhern seven. Dylan Richards scored 14 for the Eagles, with Toby James adding 13 and Andrew Ryman 11. With the win, Kettle Run finished the regular season 4-0 against Fauquier and Liberty. As they turn to the postseason, Tapscott believes the Cougars still haven’t played their best hoops of the season. “I don’t think we put our foot down when we should put our foot down to finish a game from start to finish,” Tapscott said. “Let’s come out hot, put our foot down, don’t let up and continue into the third and fourth quarter and let teams know we’re for real. I don’t like letting off the gas.”
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Fallen out of love with your home? Some things to think about before deciding whether to love it or list it. Dear Tyler, Valentine’s Day we’re supposed to be celebrating love, but I fear the romance in my life is over. I have been in a long-term relationship, and I find myself in a peculiar circumstance. We’ve been together for decades, one of those “love at first site” stories that everyone dreams of, but now, I find myself at wit’s end. What was once a rock-solid foundation is beginning to crumble. Those “quirks” that I previously found charming have become irritating at best and genuinely glaring issues at their worst. I feel I’ve invested all I can into this relationship…emotionally, financially, mentally. The maintenance with keeping this together seems to fall exclusively on me. I keep patching things together as best I can, only for new issues to present themselves, and I wonder how much longer I can take it. The thought of walking away after all the energy I’ve put in is nearly unfathomable, but this relationship continues to grow stale. Can this old flame be reignited or is it time to acknowledge some things are just beyond repair? Please, Tyler, any advice you can offer would be a glimmer of hope in a house crumbling around me. Sincerely, Needs TLC
Dear Needs TLC, Your heartfelt letter resonates with me on many levels. Deciding to move on or stay where you are is not a unique dilemma. You’re not alone. Millions face this decision every year. We sometimes lose our own identities in these relationships. Our sense of self can get lost as we commit so thoroughly and wholeheartedly in one place. It’s important for you to take a step back and a deep breath — and then reflect on your priorities. Don’t let urgency get the better of you and rush to a decision you’ve not fully fleshed out. Here are some tips while you decide whether to stay in your current home or buy a new one:
Reflect on the beginning
Why did you buy your home? Are those reasons you purchased valid reasons to stay? First-time home buyers often purchase a “starter home” or a “fixer upper.” Retirees sometimes find their longtime
home no longer suits their needs and is in conflict with a desire for a more simplified lifestyle. Sometimes the reason you’ve purchased your home is its proximity to an amenity, like a job or school whose distance may no longer be relevant to you.
Investments
Homes require a constant investment of time and money. If you’ve let your home age without maintenance or renovation, it may be easier to buy a new home and start fresh than it is to catch up on any needed attention that’s been deferred. What’s become a nuisance to you can be a treasure to someone else excited about updating, customizing or adding “sweat equity” to their home experience. As they say, “there’s a seat for every butt,” and “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” Do not hesitate to put your home on the market. There’s someone out there that would love to have it and make it their own. See LOVE, page 18
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BBQ Country owner seriously injured in kitchen fire
LOVE, from page 17 Alternatively, it can be exciting to renovate a home you’ve lived in for eons. Sometimes, just a fresh coat of paint can reignite a spark of love for your space. We often walk by the same deficiency in our house over and over and over, and so often that we don’t even notice it anymore, or we assume it’s permanent. Taking a fresh look can make a world of difference. A great way to do that is having a person who’s never been to your house do a walk-through with you. They’ll notice those good and bad things you don’t even see any more and help you come up with a list of changes that might just make you enamored with your old place once again. Get a home inspection, too! Our homes need TLC, and sometimes we need a “house therapist” to help us see the things we don’t appreciate. (I wonder if “house therapist” will catch on for home inspectors?!)
The uncomfortable transition:
Making a change by renovation or moving has its expenses, and they’re not exclusive to money. Take a kitchen renovation as an example. This may take three or even six months to plan and execute. You have to determine if living in a construction project without a functional kitchen is worth the effort. On the other hand, managing a sale, purchase and move can be quite a challenge as well. You’ll need to identify which discomfort you’re most comfortable with then embrace the challenge wholeheartedly to make it the best experience possible. Plan ahead and utilize professionals that bring you peace.
Future happiness
We’ve discussed already yesterday’s needs vs. today’s. But what about tomorrow’s needs? Consider doing an amazing renovation now…how’s it going look three, five or even 10 years from
now relative to your expected personal needs and wants? Is this a short-term fix or a long-term fix, and how does that guide your decision-making process when considering weighing your wants vs. what is a good investment for a future sale. Are they the same? Do you want to renovate your old home and make it work or start with a new home, a blank canvas, that may more easily evolve with you into your future rather than trying to mold your life into the old space?
Professional advice
Just as one would seek counseling for a personal relationship, consulting with architects, contractors and real estate professionals can offer you fresh perspectives when it comes to determining whether to renovate or purchase new. Seek that advice before you make a life-changing decision.
Listen to your heart
At the end of the day, when you’re home, you want to kick off your shoes in a comfortable place that brings you joy. Whether you choose to renovate or relocate, life is about finding happiness and fulfillment and that includes your surroundings, your environment, where you lay your head to rest. Seek to create that space that reflects and supports who you are and who you aspire to be. Warm Regards, Tyler Tyler Ross is a broker, listing specialist and accredited land consultant with Ross Real Estate in Warrenton. Tyler Ross Broker, listing specialist and accredited land consultant , Ross Real Estate, Warrenton Office: 540-351-0922 | Mobile: 540-270-4819 www.rossva.com/tyler-ross www.greaterpiedmontland.com/
FIRE, from page 2 Firefighters found “moderate smoke conditions” inside the building and a grease fire in the kitchen vent and duct work. As crews were fighting the fire, they found Hoffman at the rear of the building with “significant burns,” the post said. Hoffman was flown by helicopter to the burn center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. The fire was contained to the kitchen ventilation system and did not extend into the building’s structure, the fire department said. On Sunday, Hoffman said he was trying to stay in good spirits and was thankful for the care he was receiving at the burn unit. He said he was most concerned about his family’s restaurant, which he has run for more than two decades. His late father, George Hoffman, founded the restaurant, he said. “I kind of consider this a little bit of a break” from the work, Hoffman said with a laugh. Carey said Sunday she knows her dad is concerned about the fate of the restaurant, even though he has a long medical recovery ahead. She said they’ve both been comforted by messages of support from the community. “Everyone has been asking us how they can help, and the best thing is just to support the restaurant when it reopens,” she said. “The restaurant is in the works of getting cleaned up and all the repairs,” she added Sunday night on Facebook. “We want to try and open before Dennis is back to ease his mind.” Reach Jill Palermo at jpalermo@fauquier. com
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Phone: 540.428.1882 | Fax: 540.428.1883 | Cell: 703.517.2000 These property transfers, filed February 1-11, 2024, were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Top dollar sale: $2,400,000 in Cedar Run District Cedar Run District Silvero Valdez to Jose A, Tovar Juarez, 8.9124 acres on Bristersburg & Cromwell roads near Catlett. $850,000 Carol Bruce Tr. to Jefferson Holdings LLC, 0.600 acre at 9273 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett. $250,000 Jason T. Jones to Mitchell Christopher Embrey, 87,122 sq. ft at 7011 Sycamore Springs Drive near Warrenton. $680,000 Samuel R. Waddle to Seth Bouquet, 0.9193 acre at 5584 Jacklyn Drive, Warrenton. $515,000 BW Farm LLC to Luis & Mauricio Castro Soto, 88.14223 acres and 20.04660 acres on Rts. 616 and 806 near Catlett; 3.02594 acres at 11204 Bristersburg Road, Catlett; and 145.71900 acres at 11350 Bristersburg Road, Catlett. $2,400,000 William Arthur Stewart IV to Michael Hightower, 2.25 acres at 12764 Elk Run Road, Midland. $390,000 John P. Mendez to Woodford Hollow LLC, 227.6026 acres on Burwell Road, Nokesville. $2,000,000
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Ekaterina Theodora Dye to Randal P. Clampett, 787 General Wallace Court, Warrenton. $431,000 Betty Lee Russell Estate by Administrator to Rock Investments LLC, 0.1398 acre at 87 Horner Street, Warrenton. $90,000 Daniel Carroll to Jacob Daniel Bruton, 754 Cherry Tree Lane, Warrenton. $386,000 NVR Inc. to Gerald M. Reiche, 1.1252 acre at 5036 Kingsley Court, Warrenton. $1,022,315
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Sabrina Lynn Moore to William F. Bean Jr., 3358 Boathouse Road near Warrenton. $745,000 Troy S. Eldredge to Gary Mittleman, 3405
Crew Court near Warrenton. $752,000 Curtis William Henry Stewart Jr. to Eunice Hong, 0.9530 acre at 4287 Haven Court near Warrenton. $693,000 George L. Beavers Jr. Tr. to Lisa V. Iantosca, 0.2839 acre at 4272 Loudoun Ave., The Plains. $850,000 Arielle Clark to Carl G. Hedspeth, 5043 Parkside Court near Warrenton. $841,000 Richard M. Hazel Tr. to WAH Family Farm Limited, ½ interest in 52.9449 acres on Blantyre Road, Broad Run. $527,000 NVR Inc. to Aaron R. Betz, 0.6107 acre at 9890 Thoroughbred Road, Warrenton. $972,695 Ian M. Esmay Tr. to Justice Townshend Wilson, 1.1500 acres at 4232 Brookwood Lane near The Plains. $590,000 Maronda Homes of Virginia to Richard Frank Powers, 1.1504 acres at 6367 Rosedale Farm Drive, Broad Run. $868,220
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Old Salem Community Development LLC to Alexander Wesley, 4246 Frost Street, Marshall. $521,675
Old Salem Community Development LLC to Leary Tomlin Jr., 3609 Stephenson’s Hill Lane, Marshall. $756,575 Leigh Ann White to Connie Irene Robinson, 1.1903 acres at 2838 Atoka Road, Marshall. $599,000 Clearview Farm Estate LLC to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, Lot 6-B, 6.8181 acres. $225,000 Theodore F. Dade Jr. to Upperville United Methodist Church0.3650 acre at 9196 Upper Road, Upperville. $200,000 Suzanne Cliver to Tina J. Ham, 12.3048 acres at 3829 Leeds Manor Road, Markham. $670,000 Dorothy K. Koval Tr. to James Thomas Hamill, 82433 Lees Ridge Road near Warrenton. $535,000 Angela H. Davidson to Thomas A. Francis Jr., 19.0040 acres, 39.9226 acres, 16.5014 acres and 4.00 acres off Free State Road near Marshall. $1,500,000 Richard Blakely to Robert A. H. Cady Tr., 6.7492 acres at 12216 Moss Hollow Road, Markham. $925,000
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Jimmy Harold Keaton, 82, of Calverton, VA passed peacefully away at his home on January 19, 2024. Jimmy was born in Ghent, West Virginia on March 25, 1941 to the late Wayne and Clemma Keaton. He grew up in the hills of southern West Virginia alongside 6 siblings (4 brothers and 2 sisters). Not long after turning 18, he left home to pursue work and settled in Centreville, Virginia. After years of work as a cartographic draftsman, he started his own company (K-Ton Mapping Corporation) in 1982. Through the 80's, 90's and early 2000's, Jimmy, and K-Ton Mapping thrived, successfully procuring numerous federal contracts and providing crucial map deliverables to many government and private entities. Notable government contracts for K-Ton included: N.G.A. (formerly Defense Mapping Agency), U.S. Geological Survey, F.E.M.A., U.S.D.A., F.A.A. and N.O.A.A. K-Ton Mapping also provided many charts for National Geographic magazine and A.D.C. (Alexandria Drafting Company). After retiring from actively running K-Ton, Jimmy and his wife purchased a farm and moved to Calverton, Virginia. The farm, though a bit run-down, had been built for the horse racing enthusiast. Though Jimmy had owned horses for years, he knew little of thoroughbred racing. The next few years, while fixing up the farm, meeting different people in the racing industry and acquiring a racehorse or two, Jimmy found a new passion in the form of a thoroughbred horse. He seemed to have a natural knack for helping train the horses he owned. Every horse that ever entered in his barns, no matter how crazy or untenable they were with everyone else, always seemed to love him. And this love for him showed at the tracks. For the next dozen years, Jimmy and the thoroughbreds of his Westwood Winds Farm won many many races at tracks all along the east coast. During this time, he would also oversee a successful thoroughbred breeding program, having quite a few babies at the farm over the years. Though Jimmy was a relatively soft-spoken man, his accomplishments spoke loudly. He excelled at everything he set his mind to. He was a great husband, father, and friend. If you were lucky enough to be in his orbit, whether you were a horse or a human, you could not help but love him. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Clemma, and beloved brothers Denny and Lonnie. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years Claudia Karen Keaton, daughter Michelle, sons Jimmy and Michael, sisters Regina and Leona, brothers Larry and Lendell, granddaughters Holly, Savannah and Cheyenne, grandsons Wayne, Brandon and Noah, great granddaughter Shilo, as well as many other family, friends and colleagues. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. REVELATION 21:4
A gracious and generous lady, Josephine Nalls Carter, age 90, of Marshall, VA passed away on Saturday afternoon, February 10, 2024 at Blue Ridge Christian Home. Josephine was a lifelong resident of Fauquier County and a well-known real estate agent in the area. She attended Belvoir Assembly of God church in Marshall all of her life. Josephine, born at home on January 3, 1934, was the youngest daughter of the late Elmer Nalls and Ellie Glascock Nalls of Hume, VA. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dock Carter; and her three siblings, Clarence Nalls, Ruth Anderson and Irene Lunceford. Josephine thoroughly enjoyed being in the real estate profession for some forty years. At one time, she served as President of the local realtor association. Through the years she was honored with many awards for her accomplishments in the field, including Realtor of the Year and a Top Salesperson for the State of Virginia. Josephine is survived by her two children, daughter Nancy Jane Schmidt of Culpeper, and son Thomas Allen Carter (wife Kathy) of Marshall. Affectionately always knows as MeeMee, she is also survived by five grandchildren, Luke Schmidt (wife Missy) of Rocky Mount VA, Joey Remondino (wife Janenne) of Vienna, VA, Tim Schmidt of Martinsburg WV, Jacob Carter of Fredericksburg, VA and Erin Carter of Marshall, VA; and five great-granddaughters, Kinsley Schmidt, Sofia Remondino, Marley Schmidt, Charleigh Schmidt, and Angelina Remondino. The family will receive friends on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton immediately followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place at Marshall Cemetery after the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Josephine holds a special place in the hearts of those who knew her, and though her passing brings great sadness, we take comfort in knowing that she has found eternal peace.
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Shawn C. Hyson July 26, 1976 – December 6, 2023
Shawn C. Hyson, age 47 years, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Martha Jefferson Hospital, in Charlottesville Va. He was born to Rick and Linda Hyson on July 26, 1976 in Grand Forks, North Dakota.Shawn was preceded in death by his parents and now joins them in Heaven. He is survived by his aunts LaRae Plessing of Nebraska, Ardeth Blomendahl of Nebraska, Marilyn Jahnke of Nebraska, Eileen Soll of Arizona, Ellie Bockholt of Colorado, and his uncle Lee Panning of Nebraska, and numerous cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local Food Bank. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Obituaries
Gerald L. Schiermeyer Gerald L. Schiermeyer, 98, of Seven Lakes and formerly Warrenton, VA passed away peacefully at the FirstHealth Hospice House on Friday, Feb. 2nd. Born in Superior, Nebraska Aug. 16, 1925, he was the son of the late William and Martha (Grummert) Schiermeyer. After his high school graduation from a one room schoolhouse, Gary went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to the family farm in Nebraska and soon attended the University of Nebraska, earning his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1956. Gary married Susan Brown of Lincoln, NE and soon took a job with Civil Service, a career that lasted 30 years. His career would move the family from Nebraska to the state of Washington and onto Washington, D.C. before his retirement in 1984. Gary found a beautiful property just outside Warrenton,Va with a bold stream running through and on June 18, 1978 married June Ann Dowalo and soon built their dream home; eventually had a barn raising with family and friends and continued working his beloved Shorthorn breed cattle for over 25 years. Gary was also a charter member of Alpha Gamma Sigma, a member of the UN Block and Bridle Club, and a longtime member of the American Shorthorn Association. In addition to his parents, Gary was predeceased by his son, Mark; brother Harvey and sisters Viola Houston and Eileen Weber. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, June Schiermeyer of West End, NC. He was the beloved father of Scott Schiermeyer, Barry Schiermeyer, wife Pamela, and Lisa Pittella, stepfather to Terry Kochniarczyk, Susan Bragg, husband Allen. He was the proud and loving grandfather to Heather, Christopher, Joshua, Olivia, Tara, Grant, Andre, Jared, Bruno and great grandfather to Aysia and Rowan and great great grandfather to Aubree. He is also survived by dear cousins, nieces, nephews, and family friends. A Celebration of his life was held at the Boles Funeral Home, 221 MacDougall Dr. West End on Saturday, Feb. 10th. Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes.
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Kathryn Anne Trippe Terrill On January 29 of this year we lost our beloved mother. Kathryn Anne Trippe Terrill, 80, whose friends knew her as Kathy, died comfortably at home after battling cancer for a number of years. Kathy was born the eldest of six in Toledo, Ohio on February 3, 1943 and married Bill Terrill on Leap Year Day in 1964. They lived in Vestal, New York and raised their daughter Lynn and son Bob. The family moved with their two dogs to the countryside of Warrenton, Virginia in 1972 and enjoyed many happy years that included hiking in the Shenandoah National Park on the weekends and skiing outings. At home, when not swimming in their pool or playing tennis, Kathy helped create a magnificent all-organic garden and put up vegetables and fruits, inspiring her friends to join her. Kathy was a talented seamstress, even making her own square-dancing dresses when she and Bill joined a class. She became interested in needlepoint, and organized a group of neighborhood friends in a weekly group who learned the Italian needlework Bargello. A lifelong avid reader, she worked at the Fauquier Co. Public Library for years The Terrills moved to Niwot, Colorado shortly after and Kathy indulged in her passion for gardening, becoming certified as a Master Gardener. She loved walking her favorite paths throughout Boulder, and with Bill, was frequently absorbed in classes on fascinating subjects: European history, architecture, literature, and classical music. Kathy and Bill moved to lovely Crozet, Virginia in 2023, enjoying the closeness to Bob and his wife Sarah (nee Willis) and their three grandchildren, Ava, Stuart and Silas. Kathy's brilliance and discipline and her appreciation for beauty and life will live on in our heart. Obituaries
Charles (Skip) W. Olinger, Jr Charles "Skip" W. Olinger, Jr., 94 of Bealeton, VA passed away Feb. 8, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1929 in Warrenton, VA a son of the late Charles Womer Olinger, Sr. and Caroline Johnson Olinger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jon Olinger. Skip retired from the Warrenton Training Center. He was a lifelong member of Bealeton Presbyterian Church where he was an Elder in the church, helped to build the Sunday School rooms and taught Sunday School. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Cemetery Board where he was in charge of the records and marking gravesites for several years. He is survived by his wife of nearly 75 years, Marjorie Olinger whom he married on April 9, 1949; three sons, Steven (Debbie) Olinger, Jeffery (Celeste) Olinger and Darrell (Helen) Olinger; a brother, Larry Olinger; six grandchildren, Melissa, Brandon, Nicole, Dylan, Hunter and Cole Olinger; and two great grandchildren, Daniel Enders and Jordan Hall. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 13 at 2:00 PM at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Bealeton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bealeton Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.
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Pauline Newcomer Wright (89) of Nokesville, Virginia died peacefully Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She was born in Laurel Mills, Virginia on October 24, 1934, to the late James Edward Newcomer and Sally Lee Tharpe Newcomer. Pauline was a loving wife, Mom, Nana, sister, and Aunt. Pauline was known for her cooking talent. She gifted numerous birthday cakes to her extended family and friends. Her delicious meals were shared with family, friends and at church functions. She was a volunteer at Prince William Hospital helping to direct visitors, delivering flowers to patient rooms, and participated in Hospital Volunteer Teas. She loved bowling and first joined a women's league and later a senior bowling league in Manassas, making many more friends. Pauline loved yardwork. On many warm days, you would see her in her yard wearing a big straw hat, riding a lawn tractor, push mowing, trimming bushes or tending flowers. She was surrounded by many family pets and enjoyed horseback riding on her strawberry roan, "Gus." Proceeded in death were Pauline's husband of 70 years, Wallace Garrison Wright, an infant sister, another sister Eunice Newcomer, brothers Roy, John and Charles Newcomer and special niece Ruth Ann Newcomer. Survivors are daughters Paula Wright (Nokesville), Nancy House and husband, Wade House (Nokesville), granddaughters Lindsay House (Gainesville), Sarah House (Gainesville), sister Sophie Ann Erlwein and husband George (Goldvein), sisters-in-law Rev. Libby Wright (Hampton), Hilda Newcomer (Harrisonburg), Martha Newcomer (Scottsville) and many nieces and nephews. The family extends their sincere gratitude to Prince William Fire & Rescue, UVA Health Prince William Medical Center (Manassas) ER staff and floor nurses for their tender care to our mother. Baker-Post arrangements, service, and burial are private. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations to be made to your favorite charity.
Madison County, Illinois Mrs. Gladys Anne Kane, 91, entered into rest on February 6, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Granite City, Illinois. Mrs. Kane was born August 17, 1932, to the late William Henry Jackson and the late Mary Magdalene Minke. She was married to Allen D "Brudge" Kane for 54 years before his passing in 2017. Gladys was also predeceased in death by her Sister Alice Jackson Bailey; three children, Francis Ayash (Tony) Warrenton, Virginia, Connie Martin (Steven), Granite City, Illinois, and H Davis Williams, Belleville, Illinois. Gladys is survived by her sister Louise "Tootsie" Hamm (Bob) of Shady Valley, Tennessee. She is also survived by two stepchildren, Sandy Ramey (Frank) of Bumpass, Virginia and Allan "Al" Kane (Cecilia) of North Augusta, South Carolina. She has numerous grandchildren as well. Gladys worked as a deli manager for many years at A&P and Safeway in Warrenton Virginia. Upon retiring, she and Allen moved to Thomson, Georgia, where they enjoyed many friends and a retirement life, while being very active in their church. Gladys was also an avid reader. She will be missed by her family and friends at Cedarhurst Senior Living facility in Granite City, Illinois. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Westview Cemetery, Thomson, Georgia, with Rev. Keith Bartlett officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside following the service. Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net to sign the family's personal guestbook. Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Gladys Anne Kane.
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