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Fauquier paramedics go door to door to vaccinate elderly residents By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
There were few people happier than 98-year-old Edna Kidwell on Thursday. Kidwell, originally from Amissville, has lived at The Oaks in Warrenton for 12 years. On Feb. 11, she received the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the door of her apartment, thanks to the efforts of Fauquier County paramedics. She was all smiles and spread her arms theatrically with a laugh. “Wow! Wasn’t that great?” she exclaimed after EMT Peter Josendale gave her the shot. Born in 1922 just after the 1918 influenza pandemic swept across the globe, Kidwell has lived through polio epidemics, a world war and a cold war – and now, another major pandemic. A reporter remarked it was great to see her smile. “That’s what I do all the time!” she responded. The more than 200 doses that were administered Thursday to residents of four over-55 communities -- The Oaks, Warrenton Manor Apartments, Moffett Manor and Mintbrook Senior
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Supervisor Chris Butler (Lee District) stands on the banks of the Rector Tract in Remington, the future site of a canoe/kayak launch on the Rappahannock River. The Norfolk Southern Railroad bridge flanks the property.
After years of waiting, residents may soon float the Rappahannock River TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL
Peter Josendale, a Fauquier County paramedic, vaccinates Edna Kidwell, 98, at The Oaks Feb. 11. Apartments -- had originally been slated to be used at a clinic in a vacant storefront next to Home Goods. That clinic was postponed by a few days because of the snow in the forecast, but Chief Darren Stevens of the Fauquier County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management
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said he wanted to make sure those doses were used Thursday anyway. He and others came up with the idea of reaching out to retirement communities, going door-to-door to vaccinate residents.
Chris Butler grew up just north of Remington, not five miles from the Rappahannock River, and he always liked to fish. But to reach the bass-rich runs and riffles of the Rappahannock he would have to ask local landowners if he could cross their property. Without their consent, there was no way locals could fish, swim or canoe in the river.
See VACCINES, page 2
See RIVER, page 8
Staples, Ogburn sentenced to life in prison in murder of Fabian Sosa By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
Jaden Staples, 19, and Antonio Ogburn, 19, both of Woodstock, Virginia were each sentenced to life in prison Tuesday in the Jan. 8, 2020 murder of Fabian Sosa in Warrenton. The two men, who are cousins, both moved to Virginia from Detroit in late 2019. Along with two other defendants, Emily Race, 20, and Alexander Golden, 19, Staples and Ogburn pleaded guilty in October to first-degree
murder and conspiracy to commit robbery in connection with the murder, which left the 27-yearold Fabian Sosa dead and two other residents of the apartment severely injured. Race and Golden are each scheduled to be sentenced April 12. The four defendants, all of whom were roommates in a Woodstock townhome at the time of the murder, signed a proffer of facts as part of their pleas that described Race as the instigator of a plan to rob the residents of a Jackson Street apartment – where Race had lived briefly in 2019
-- of cash and illegal drugs. In the proffer of facts, Ogburn admitted to being the individual to shoot Fabian Sosa twice in the back as he slept. Staples was the first of the defendants to shoot, according to the document, confronting Fabian Sosa’s 23-year-old brother in the kitchen of the apartment and shooting him seven times. The younger Sosa, who testified at each sentencing See SENTENCING, page 7
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COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, Feb. 16
Perspective: In the RRHD, the positivity average hasn’t been below 7.6% since Dec. 6.
Vaccines
Hospitalizations
Virginia: 1,399,221 doses given; 351,441 are fully vaccinated Fauquier: 10,607 doses given; 2,444 are fully vaccinated Perspective: The state has received 1,734,400 doses from the federal government. That means that more than 80% of vaccines in hand have been administered so far. About 94.6% of first doses received have been given, 51.1% of second doses. The VDH site states that 179,815 doses have been given at long-term care facilities – more than the 178,425 doses originally received from the federal government in an allotment separate from the state’s supply. CVS and Walgreen’s pharmacies were responsible for administering doses at these centers.
New cases of coronavirus
Virginia: 1,770 Tuesday; 553,308 to date Fauquier: 18 Tuesday; 3,808 cases to date Perspective: The seven-day average of new cases in the state is 2,742 per day. For the county, the average number of new daily cases in the last seven days is 18.
Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests)
Virginia: 9.1% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 7.6%
Virginia: 23,042 Fauquier: 149 Perspective: There were 30 COVID-related hospitalizations in the county during the first month of 2021, 12 more than during the entire month of December. There have been 24 so far in February.
Deaths
Virginia: 21 Tuesday; 7,037 to date Fauquier: 37 Perspective: The county has lost nine residents to COVID-19 so far in 2021.
Outbreaks
Virginia: 2,491 total (908 outbreaks in long-term care settings -- resulting in 29,080 cases and 3,147 deaths -- 861 outbreaks in congregate care settings, 138 in correctional facilities and 206 in health care settings. In the educational settings category, there have been 146 outbreaks in childcare settings, 67 for college/ university and 165 for K-12. Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 30 total (15 outbreaks in long-term care facilities, seven outbreaks in congregate settings, three in correctional facilities, one in a healthcare setting, one in a childcare setting and three outbreaks in a K-12 setting); 1,326 cases have resulted from those outbreaks.
New vaccination site launched Feb. 16 On Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Commonwealth of Virginia launched a statewide vaccine pre-registration system at vaccinate.virginia.gov. This is a centralized website for all state residents to pre-register for vaccines. The state site is replacing the site operated by the local health district, but anyone who has already registered through RRHD.org will be incorporated into the new site. April Achter, population health coordinator for the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District of the Virginia Health Department explained what the new system will mean for residents seeking a vaccine. She said, “Individuals who have already filled out our survey form will automatically be transferred into the new system. You will maintain your place in the queue, and won’t be giving up your place in line. You will also be able to search this system to ensure your name is included.” For those who have not already registered through the RRHD survey form, she said, “disregard our form, and visit vaccinate.virginia.gov to pre-register.” The state will also operate a call center hotline at 877275-8343. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with staff available to help those who don’t have computers or have difficulty using them. Call center workers will offer help in Spanish and English and will have access to translators for other languages as well.
Paramedics go door-to-door to vaccinate elderly residents See VACCINES, page 2 “These are people who kind of fell through the cracks,” he said. While CVS and Walgreens pharmacies are responsible for vaccinating residents of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, he explained, communities like The Oaks don’t fall under that umbrella, even though many of the residents are elderly, have health problems and often don’t have reliable transportation to drive to a vaccine clinic as far away as Culpeper. Stevens and Assistant Fire Chief Michael Gillam spent part of Wednesday personally knocking on doors to tell residents about the opportunity to get vaccinated where they live. “This is definitely an underserved community,” Gillam said, especially since many residents have mobility issues and often have no vehicle. “They had people crying,” recounted DFREM Emergency Manager Michael Guditus. “They were so happy that no one had forgotten them.” By Wednesday morning, the department set up a call center for residents to register. Even if they didn’t sign up this way, Mary Tarr of the Orlean Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department spent Thursday morning making her way up and down hallways with an iPad, striking up conversations with residents, addressing questions and patiently entering the information for residents who wanted to be vaccinated but who hadn’t signed up yet. Some of the residents already knew some of the EMS staff members. Tina Williams, who lives at The Oaks with her mother, explained her mother has suffered two strokes
Lt. Bobby Tarr of the Orlean Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department speaks to a resident of The Oaks at their apartment door Thursday morning. TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL
in the past two years. In those crisis situations, the Fauquier paramedics “were awesome,” she emphasized; she thanked several EMTs personally as they prepared her vaccine dose. Down the hall, Lt. Sam Miller, who supervised Thursday’s efforts, joked with residents and answered questions about the vaccine, often allaying concerns – and always with a personal touch. “You don’t happen to like pink?” he cheekily asked one resident whose outfit was almost entirely pink, before answering her questions about COVID-19, vaccines and how certain health conditions affect the risk of the disease or reactions to vaccines.
County’s vaccine clinic
April Achter, population health coordinator of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District of the Virginia Health Department, announced on Feb. 6 that Fauquier Health, the town of Warrenton, Fauquier County and RRHD are working collaboratively to host a vaccination clinic in Warrenton. The clinic was scheduled to start Feb. 11, but its first day was Feb. 16 instead. Achter said, “RRHD will allocate doses to the effort and they will use patient information from the surveys collected on rrhd.org.” Residents who have already signed up for a vaccine through the health district
do not need to sign up again. County Administrator Paul McCulla said that the vaccination site will be in the former Fashion Bug store, next to Home Goods. The clinic will be by appointment only for those already registered for the shot. Fauquier County is operating a call center to help with those registrations and the scheduling for those receiving shots. The call center can be reached at 540-422-0111, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Questions can also be addressed to covid.
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registration@fauquiercounty.gov. The county administrator emphasized that there will be no walk-ins served at the clinic. McCulla said that the RRHD has management responsibility over the clinic and is providing the county with lists of names drawn from the health district’s list of registered residents who qualify for the shot in Phase 1b. Fauquier Hospital will receive the vaccines allocated for the clinic through the health department and will prepare and deliver the vaccines for each clinic. The county will staff the clinic and shots will be administered by Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management personnel, who are trained and qualified to administer the vaccine shots. Fauquier Health CEO Chad Melton said that the new site will replace the vaccination clinics that have been hosted at the hospital for the last several weeks.
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Vint Hill Lofts, Catlett data center on planning commission agenda By Coy Ferrell
Times Staff Writer
The Vint Hill Lofts proposal will enter the final phase of the approval process this week when a special exemption application goes before the Fauquier County Planning Commission for a public hearing and vote Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. The proposed renovation of the Vint Hill Farm Station barracks would see the buildings transformed into as many as 183 apartments. The proposal, which has garnered an overwhelmingly positive response from residents, business owners and officials so far, has already gone through two-thirds of the approval process; both the planning commission and the board of supervisors previously approved changes to a zoning ordinance and approved a rezoning request to clear the way for the project. If planning commissioners vote to grant the special exemption this week, supervisors would also need to approve the application before construction could begin. Echelon Resources, a South Boston, Virginia-based development company, specializes in projects that rehabilitate disused historic buildings and turn them into residential apartments. Edwin Gaskin, the company’s president, explained this week that construction would take place in two phases. (Separate legal entities will be set up to oversee each phase of the project, he said.) The first phase, which would entail renovating the former men’s barracks, will last about 18 months and create 135 new residential units. If supervisors approve the project at their March meeting, construction will begin later this year, he said, and be complete by summer of 2023. The second construction phase, during which the former women’s barracks will be renovated, will
commence about a year after the first phase is complete and add 48 apartments to the complex.
Data center proposed for Catlett Service District
Planning commissions will hold a work session Thursday at 9 a.m. to review an application for two data center buildings totaling up to 450,000 square feet in the Catlett Service District. A public hearing and subsequent vote on the application will likely occur next month, according to the staff report. The 60 acres located at the corner of Catlett Road (Va. 28) and Gaskins Lane are currently zoned for “industrial park” use; the land would need to be rezoned for “business park” use to accommodate the data center. The applicant is a legal entity called Catlett Station II; state corporation records list Golden Rule Builders owner Joel Barkman as the registered agent. That legal entity “is currently under contract to sell the property to a national, well-regarded data center developer who plans to develop the site for a very desirable tenant,” according to the statement of justification submitted on behalf of the applicant. The developer and potential tenant are “currently confidential,” the document says. According to the statement of justification, “both buildings would be air-cooled “using technology that relies on very little water (and which is recycled in a closed loop), and therefore potable water needs are minimal.” The impact to traffic would also be minimal, the document says, citing a traffic assessment conducted by Kittelson and Associates on behalf of the applicant. “The traffic assessment confirms the transportation system can easily support the proposed development: data centers, as opposed to other, far more intense
Source: Fauquier County Department of Community Development
How to participate in the public hearing
The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. The regular meeting and public hearings will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel St., Warrenton. Members of the public may participate in a public hearing either remotely or in person. The full agenda for Thursday’s meeting, the video livestream and information about how to participate in the public hearing remotely can be found at agenda.fauquiercounty.gov. The work session and meeting will also be broadcast on Comcast Government Channel 23. and truck-generating industrial uses that are already permitted by-right on the property,” the document says. Under the current terms of the proposal, neither of the buildings would be permitted to be taller than 45 feet and landscape buffering would be required for any parts of
the property facing public rightsof-way. The applicant has proffered $50,000 toward the design and construction of a traffic circle at Catlett Road and Gaskins Lane as part of the application. Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com
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Staff Reports Redistricting data from the 2020 U.S. Census will not be delivered to states until September, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Feb. 12. This means the House of Delegates elections in Virginia, scheduled for Nov. 2, will almost certainly take place using existing district boundaries. Primary elections for the 2021 general election in Virginia are scheduled to take place in June, long before census data is scheduled to be delivered to states. Redrawing districts in time for the 2021 state elections is “just going to be impossible,” Del. Marcus Simon, D-Fairfax, told the Virginia Mercury in response to the news.
Simon is one of the lawmakers serving on the bipartisan Virginia Redistricting Commission, created after Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment last year. Prior to the creation of the commission, the General Assembly had the authority to approve new district boundaries after each census. Now, that responsibility has passed to the commission, which is made up of a total of 16 people: four lawmakers from each major party and four members of the public from each major party. For Fauquier County, the delay means the county will remain a part of the 18th, 31st and 88th House of Delegates districts for another year.
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Morgan’s Message carries on student’s lasting legacy By Aimée O’Grady
Ambassadors find their voice
Special to the Fauquier Times
In October 2020, Morgan’s Message was launched to honor the life of local student-athlete and youth coach Morgan Rodgers, who took her life in July 2019. The organization’s mission is to remove the stigma of mental health issues among high school and college athletes. Morgan’s Message recruits and supports “ambassadors” at high schools, colleges and universities, who organize meetings to encourage dialogue around mental health. “Ideally we would like to have representatives from all the sports teams on every campus,” said Morgan’s mother -- and Morgan’s Message founder -Dona Rodgers. “Morgan was very vocal about the complications of her injury; why wasn’t she as open about her mental health recovery?” her mother Dona Rodgers wondered, a year and a half after her death. “We are not therapeutic in nature and not intending to replace the work of professionals. We want kids to normalize conversations surrounding mental health,” she added.
The inspiration for Morgan’s Message
The last year of Morgan Rodgers’ life has a lot of gaps in it for her family. She sustained an injury during a lacrosse practice at Duke University in January 2017; following surgery and six weeks of no-weight bearing recovery, she began the long process of physical therapy. One year after her injury, her recovery wasn’t where they had hoped it would be. “She was able to run, but not at full speed and wasn’t cleared to play,” said her mother. It was then that her grades began to slip. “In hindsight, if we were familiar with the signs, her mental health decline would have been clearer,” said Rodgers about her daughter’s gradual withdrawal from her friends and interests. The Duke coach had seen the effect of athletic injuries hundreds of times and knew that Morgan’s mental well-being needed to be considered. Following her injury, Morgan saw an off-campus counselor and had a local therapist to see when she was home. Dona Rodgers and her husband Kurt thought they had the bases covered. In March 2018, Morgan asked to take a semester off. She was granted medical leave by the university. In the fall of 2018, she reapplied to the school with her doctor’s permission and appeared to be “her old self.” “She was so excited, and we all sighed a breath of relief, thinking she was going to overcome this,” recalled her mom. Unfortunately, back on campus, Morgan wasn’t sure where she fit in, her mom recalled. She was no longer a senior, having taken a semester off and was more than a junior. Ultimately, they put her on the junior team to play. “Morgan was so proud. She didn’t want anyone to worry about her and she put a lot of pressure on herself to be perfect,” her mother said. In July 2019, Morgan took her life and the family turned inward to heal. Dona Rodgers said, “Morgan’s birthday is in May and as that date approached following her death, we began to resurface a little to figure out how we were going to celebrate [our daughter] Aberle’s first birthday without her twin sister.” Morgan’s teammates started coming around to talk about what happened and how they all could have missed her symptoms. “We don’t have any experience with mental health issues in our family. It was never something that we thought was a problem. We knew Morgan was down, but knowing what she was going through, we weren’t surprised it didn’t seem like anything out of the ordinary,” Dona Rodgers said.
I am a Morgan’s Message ambassador at Highland School, and I am Morgan’s cousin. Morgan’s Message has turned such devastating loss into a community to give people who struggle the support they need. Nothing makes me happier than seeing Morgan’s legacy live on, and I am so grateful I am able to help spread her message throughout my community. Me and the team of ambassadors at Highland School have worked hard to educate our community and ensure that everyone gets the support they need, and we are so excited to keep moving forward in our efforts. -- CHARLOTTE RODGERS, HIGHLAND SCHOOL COURTESY PHOTO
In addition to playing lacrosse, Morgan Rodgers also coached young athletes in local lacrosse clubs.
Reaching out
The arrival of COVID-19 and the potential harm it could present for student athletes spurred Dona Rodgers to take action. She explained, “We knew COVID was impacting sports and I couldn’t help but think about these student athletes who had their sports postponed. This is who they are. They crave the camaraderie and team that they have bonded with. Sitting in front of a computer for hours on end is against everything they know. I knew that mental health issues would be on the rise everywhere, especially with student athletes.” Today, Morgan’s Message has more than 150 ambassadors at 84 schools (both high school and four-year colleges) in the United States and Canada. Dona Rodgers said, “The first ambassadors were people who knew Morgan and maybe had her as a coach in school. From there, word has gotten out, thanks to social media.” Ambassadors can reach back out to Dona for presentations on a variety of topics, “We supply ambassadors with science-based, factual information and then encourage conversation,” she said of the support the organization lends. If mental health issues come to light from an on-campus conversation, Morgan’s Message offers resources and directs ambassadors to experts who can help navigate the situation. Morgan’s Message is always looking for new ambassadors. “We are looking for natural leaders who want to take this on,” she said. The ambassadors hold monthly meetings at their schools and report back to Dona Rodgers. “We hope to get representatives from every sport. We are heavy on female representatives, but do have several male students representing lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball and basketball.” Dona Rodgers became involved with the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County and took the youth mental health first-aid course, something she’d like everyone to consider. She recently accepted an invitation to serve on the association’s board. “Looking at the ambassador response in just a few months, we know we have tapped into something. The timing is right to talk about student athlete mental health,” said Dona Rodgers. The goal of Morgan’s Message is to normalize the conversations surrounding mental health so that student-athletes who might be struggling will feel safe to reach out and get some help. “We want the treatment of mental health to be just as common and comfortable as the treatment of physical health,” she said. A few miles southeast of Warrenton off Meetze Road is the Central Fauquier Sports Complex. The 74- acre facility used to be owned by Morgan’s paternal family and has five natural grass multipurpose fields. One turf field is named Morgan D. Rodgers Field, in honor a Fauquier hometown athlete who loved her community and her sport. To learn more about Morgan’s Message, visit https://morgansmessage.org/.
I first met Morgan when I played lacrosse for her at Highland School in the spring of 2018. I decided to become an ambassador because I wanted to give other athletes the kind of outlet I wish I had access to earlier. I also wanted to honor Morgan, as she taught me more about the mental aspect of sports than any other coach I had previously played for. Morgan was a force, and playing for her and Kristin Conques that season truly made me fall in love with lacrosse. I want to spread that passion and love for every aspect of sports that Morgan had. -- ELLIE SOLMS, FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL
I knew that I wanted to be a part of Morgan’s Message because I think mental health is often overlooked, and people often feel embarrassed or ashamed to ask for help, and I want to help change that. -- EMILY MARKLEY, LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
Morgan was one of my travel lacrosse team coaches when I was in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade at Cardinal Lacrosse. She was so full of laughter and could always make us smile. Since Morgan went to Kettle Run, I was really interested in becoming an ambassador with my close friends, helping break the stigma around mental health, and starting up a chapter at school. We started up our Morgan’s Message through social media and eventually we were named a full club and organization at KR! -- ABIGAIL BEATTIE, KETTLE RUN HIGH SCHOOL
Morgan was one of my travel team coaches for Cardinals girls lacrosse. We connected and then learned that she played at Kettle Run, where I would be attending. Not only was she a strong player and a great coach but she inspired me to want more of my lacrosse career. -- JORDAN WHITE, KETTLE RUN HIGH SCHOOL
I am very passionate about mental health because I suffer from depression and anxiety, and being a student-athlete myself, I understand how much student-athletes are affected. The stigma surrounding mental health needs to be broken, and I. along with my wonderful coambassadors, are going to work within our school and community to bring our stories and struggles as student-athletes to light, and to show others that they are not alone. -- LILY VON HERBULIS, KETTLE RUN HIGH SCHOOL
As someone who’s been playing competitive sports their whole life, I’ve most definitely had my struggles with mental health, both on and off the field. Be it body image, self-esteem, or dealing with being sidelined by an injury, I’ve been through it all, and I know how hard it can be to open up and talk about it. I want people to know that seeking help does not make you weak, but makes you so strong. -- MARLEY OARE, FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL
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School superintendent: Four-day in-person school will require relaxed physical distancing Remote learning could be less ‘robust’ By Robin Earl
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I shared with the school board. But we’ve got to survey first to make sure that logistically it’s possible to do that. We think it is, but I don’t want to make a promise to you that I can’t keep. So, we need to survey first…” Jeck cited an aggressive COVID-19 vaccination plan for staff members, low in-school transmission rates and successful mitigation strategies for the push to get students back into classrooms. The goal, he said, is to give all students – kindergarten through 12th grade – the option to come back four days a week on April 5.
When school buildings open back up on March 15 for four-day-a-week, in-person learning, students in pre-kindergarten to second grade will probably be sharing bus rides with more of their classmates -- two to a seat instead of one to a seat -- and social distancing rules may be reduced from 6 feet to 3. The changes in COVID-19 mitigation strategies are necessary because there will be more students on the buses and in school seats. The expected changes were announced by Superintendent of Reality check Schools David Jeck in a video adThe superintendent addressed dress Thursday evening. The pre- some of the details of the new plan sentation may be found at https:// and how it would affect students who youtu.be/bizsxmiybKw. choose to remain remote learners. He Jeck proposed the four-day-a-week said, “We understand that there’s goinitiative at a Feb. 8 school board ing to be some students who choose meeting, but fleshed out the plan in to remain virtual. We get that. But Thursday’s video. Instead of children we’ve got to be very honest and very attending school Mondays and Tues- realistic about what’s going to hapdays or Thursdays and Fridays, they pen moving forward… would attend in per“If we have the lison all four of those The goal is to bring on’s share of our studays. Wednes- back pre-K through dents returning, let’s days would remain say on March 15, an asynchronous five… That’s the goal I that’s going to take shared with the school much more of the learning day. Surveys will go board. But we’ve got teachers’ time. It’s out today asking to survey first to make going to mean more parents whether or kids in the teachers’ not they want their sure that logistically classrooms face-tochildren to attend it’s possible to do that. face; it’s going to school four days DAVID JECK be much more difa week instead of Superintendent of schools ficult for teachers to two days under the simultaneously be current hybrid model. The surveys providing face-to-face instruction and – which will remain open until Sun- virtual instruction at the same time. day, Feb. 21 -- will also give parents It’s very difficult now. It’s perhaps the whose children have been learn- hardest thing our teachers have had to ing remotely the chance to change do… and it’s going to be even more to four-day-a-week hybrid learn- difficult as more and more students ing. Questions about transportation return. needs will be a part of the survey. “… While we intend to provide Jeck said that communication will that virtual option, it may not be as also be sent to families who have left robust as it has been, for lots of reaFCPS. “We’ll be providing them with sons logistically…. That’s another an opportunity to re-enroll,” he said. reason why we want to keep WednesJeck said that it is possible that stu- days as asynchronous days. So that dents in third, fourth and fifth grades … teachers whose time is going to will be included in the four-day-a- be wrapped up Monday, Tuesday, week plan; that decision has not been Thursday, Friday have an opportumade yet. Jeck said, “… it could be nity on Wednesdays, to reach out to pre-K through two or pre-K through students who remain all-virtual.” five… I don’t want people to panic. Jeck also addressed new mitigaWe’re gonna know soon, but it’s go- tion strategies. He said, “We couldn’t ing to have to happen after we do the stick to the 6-foot gold standard mitsurveying. The goal is to bring back igation strategy and still make this pre-K through five… That’s the goal happen. It’s just not possible. So CDC
COVID-19 cases in Fauquier County schools
As of Feb. 16, there are 27 “active” cases of COVID-19 in the Fauquier County School Division. Six of 16 active cases in students are at Kettle Run. Three of 12 active cases in staff members are at the high school. Cases remain active for 10 days after being reported. On Feb. 8, the number of quarantining students were added to the dashboard. As of Feb. 12, 160 students were under quarantine. Twenty staff members in the county were quarantining as of Feb. 12. Since Sept. 24, 109 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the school division, 43 in students and 66 in staff members.
“We strongly encourage all students to join us for four days of in-person learning… We feel like this is incredibly important for kids.... I think it ultimately will be good for student mental health.” DAVID JECK Superintendent of schools
says… 6 foot is the gold standard, but 3 feet is acceptable, as long as students are wearing masks, washing hands and watching their distances… That’ll impact obviously how the school is configured. It’s going to mean that we will have to re-submit to the state our plan, and it’ll include informing the state that we intend to put two students in a seat on buses, which again, it’s the only way we’re going to make this work -- require masks on the buses, two to a seat, facing forward, etc. And we’re also going to be … sending out reminders and encouragement to use the symptom checkers. Parents and staff and folks who are sick stay home. None of that piece is going to change at all.” Jeck explained the motivation is to get students back in the classrooms as soon as possible. He said, “We strongly encourage all students to join us for four days of in-person learning… We feel like this is incredibly important for kids. It’s an opportunity for those kids to reconnect with their peers. It’s
an opportunity for those kids to work directly in a more robust way with our teachers. I think it ultimately will be good for student mental health. “And a very large piece of this is it will allow us to begin the assessment of student learning loss sooner rather than later and in a more meaningful way… We need to figure out what their needs are, what learning loss occurred. We do that through assessment. And it’s much more meaningful for that to occur face-to-face with students with teacher interaction… There’s lots of ways to assess student learning. Some is informal; some is very formal; some is formative; some is summative, but … we need to start that as soon as possible to prepare for our summer learning program. And then potentially, for changes in our instructional program in the fall, fall of 2021… But we need to figure out what kids have lost and get them back to where they need to be.” Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com
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Two Culpeper teenagers are charged with first-degree murder in slaying of Derek De La Iglesia Staff Reports The two Culpeper 17-year-olds arrested in connection with the Oct. 6 shooting death of Derek De La Iglesia, 21, of Marshall, will face a grand jury March 22 on first-degree murder charges, Commonwealth Attorney Scott Hook confirmed Monday. The teenagers, Khaliq Clark and Tyekwan Webster, were arrested Jan. 25 by the Warrenton Police Department. In addition to the murder charge, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, each is charged with using a firearm in the commission of robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery. If indicted by the grand jury, the pair will be tried as adults under Virginia law. De La Iglesia died from a single gunshot wound to the head, according to a Feb. 9 search warrant affidavit filed by a Warrenton detective. He was found already deceased the afternoon of Oct. 6 in his vehicle, which was parked in front of an apartment complex on Jackson Street in Warrenton. “Witness statements gather[ed] by detectives indicate two male subjects were at the victim’s vehicle prior to the shooting,” the affidavit said. “The description of those two males matches another witness description
of two males running from the area and getting into a vehicle.” The suspects communicated with De La Iglesia via Snapchat prior to the murder, according to the affidavit. “Passing lord fair fax,” said one message, the affidavit alleged. “I’m here 6ro,” said another. A third person, Tyrik D’Andre Simmons, 22, of Madison Heights, was arrested Jan. 12 and accused of driving the suspects to and from Culpeper and the scene of the murder. The murder, the criminal complaint filed with his arrest alleged, was the result of a botched attempt to rob De La Iglesia. According to the criminal complaint, Simmons told investigators two individuals got out of his vehicle in Warrenton and “then ran back to his car telling him they ‘robbed’ the guy and got his ‘weed.’” Simmons then allegedly drove the two individuals back to Culpeper. It was only later that day, according to the complaint, that Simmons saw news reports about the homicide and realized “there was a murder where his passengers had been.” Simmons is charged with being an accessory to first-degree murder after the fact; he was released from custody on bail and is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on April 28 in Fauquier County General District Court.
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Oct. 4, 5 and 6. If an unrelated trial set for July 27, 29 and 30 does not go ahead – for instance, if that defendant Irina Barrett pleads guilty instead – then Barrett’s trial will take instead using those dates. “Basically, we’re doubling the opportunity to make use of the jurors’ resources,” 20th Circuit Court Judge Stephen Sincavage explained in court Friday. Barrett also faces a civil case to determine whether the 70 dogs seized from her in January 2020 can be permanently removed from her custody. At a court hearing Friday, the prosecutor and Barrett’s defense attorney agreed to schedule the criminal case first; the civil case will be resolved after the criminal trial. The Fauquier SPCA has been caring for the dogs since Barrett was first arrested.
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After months of delays, a jury trial has been scheduled in the case of Irina Barrett, the owner of Canis Maximus kennel in Broad Run. Barrett is scheduled to go to trial in either July or October on five felony counts – including four counts of animal cruelty causing death and one count torturing an animal causing death -- of animal cruelty and one misdemeanor count of providing inadequate veterinary care to an animal. In an attempt to ensure jury trials go forward in a timely manner after being suspended during the pandemic, the circuit court is scheduling two sets of dates for jury trials. Barrett’s “primary” set of dates is
Colonial Heights woman arrested on drug charges Ivey Angulo, 22, of Colonial Heights, was charged by the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office for possession of cocaine, possession of Adderall, possession of marijuana and reckless driving on Thursday, Feb. 11. Sgt. Steven Lewis of the FCSO reported that a sheriff’s deputy was operating radar in the 1600 block of Winchester Road in Delaplane when a vehicle traveled past at a “high rate of speed.” The deputy was able to stop the vehicle in the
1800 block of Winchester Road. Lewis said the deputy identified the driver as Ivey Angulo and while speaking with her, the deputy observed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Upon further investigation, the sheriff’s deputy located more evidence of narcotics and took Angulo into custody, said Lewis. At the time of arrest, she was processed at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center and given an unsecured bond.
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Staples, Ogburn sentenced to life in prison SENTENCING, from page 1 hearing Tuesday, spent weeks in a coma after being shot and is now completely blind, having lost one eye completely to the gunshot wounds; he also suffered brain damage. Two other residents of the Woodstock townhome are charged as accessories after a homicide. Terrell Tucker, 21, and Makoya Denham, 22, are scheduled to appear in general district court on March 10 for preliminary hearings. Besides Race, all the individuals charged in connection with the murder moved from the Detroit area to Virginia in the fall of 2019. Race, originally from Warrenton, had last
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resided in Alexandria before moving to Woodstock in late 2019. Although Race told the other defendants there were drugs and large amounts of cash in the apartment, both Commonwealth Attorney Scott Hook and the mother of the Sosa brothers emphasized repeatedly Tuesday that Fabian Sosa never had anything to do with manufacturing or distributing drugs, and the two guns present in his possession were legally purchased. A graduate of Strasburg High School, Fabian Sosa worked multiple jobs – as a leasing agent and a rideshare driver -- and was deeply patriotic, his mother said after the hearings. He tried to join the military as a teenager but was denied on medical grounds, He was an outspoken advocate for gun rights, she said, and had traveled all over the country in a previous job as a car salesman. “He was a pillar of our family,” she said. “He really enjoyed helping people … He was very loved.”
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Two new boat launches could be ready by summer See RIVER, page 8 When he ran for county supervisor in 2016, Butler, now 52, pledged to end that frustrating practice. “You’ve got all these miles of riverbank that run through Fauquier, and we had hardly any public access,” he said. Yet even after his election, it took four more years to get a public park on the river near Warrenton, and there is yet to be a boat launch in Remington where he now lives. For those like Butler who want to see more access to the Rappahannock, two events this month hold promise. The first was the Feb. 2 release of a draft parks and recreation master plan. It lists access to the Rappahannock as one of the county’s highest recreation priorities, along with more paths and walking trails. The other, announced last week, was the receipt by the Piedmont Environmental Council of a $20,000 grant to pay for a canoe and kayak launch at Remington. Together with the creation of Riverside Preserve near Waterloo -- Fauquier’s first park with river access -- the prospect of paddlers, swimmers and fishermen enjoying the river this summer is nearing reality. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan draft was developed by the county working with a Charlottesville firm, Land Planning and Design Associates. The draft goes to the parks and recreation board for approval on March 1, and then to the board of supervisors. It will guide the county’s choices -and spending -- for recreation. Based on surveys and other input, the plan lists the county’s recreation needs and ways to satisfy them. Among the highest priorities cited is access to water, especially the Rappahannock River, 55 miles of which forms the western boundary of Fauquier County; and yet its banks are privately owned. “River access is the greatest unmet need in the county,” the document states, offering these remedies: “There should be at least two canoe/kayak launches constructed along the Rappahannock River. Ide-
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Maggi Blomstrom, who oversees the Piedmont Environmental Council’s Rappahannock-Rapidan Conservation Initiative, at the future Rappahannock Station Park in Remington. ally, these sites would be located to provide a put-in and take-out for a Rappahannock Blueway [waterway] Trail.” Fortuitously, the county took a big step in this direction when in late 2018 a local landowner donated 200 acres fronting on the river near Waterloo, seven miles west of Warrenton, for a park. Riverside Preserve has parking and allows foot access to the river to swim, fish or carry in canoes. But for those who would start paddling there, the closest downstream takeout point is Kelly’s Ford in Culpeper County, nearly 25 miles downstream. As the Riverside Preserve was being built, the county also began eyeing another parcel it owned on the river just outside of Remington known as the Rector Tract. The Rector Tract is adjacent to a planned park at the Remington Station Battlefield, which had been deemed a difficult site for a boat launch because of its high banks. But the Rector Tract might work, Butler thought. Upon his election, Butler began pushing a plan to build a canoe and kayak ramp there, but it proved to be a slog. “It was very hard to chip through the layers of government,” he said. Numerous agencies needed to approve, including the Virginia Department of Historic Resourc-
es, which finally gave a thumbs-up last July. Other hurdles included a just-finished archeological survey and approval of the boat ramp plans by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. In addition, the county last year froze all but essential spending due to COVID. But Maggi Blomstrom, a conservation initiative coordinator at the PEC, was pursuing a grant from the Virginia Environmental Endowment for the Remington canoe and kayak slide. Last week the grant for $20,000 was announced. County Parks Director Gary Rzepecki said he expected that the structure could be built for close to that amount, especially if local businesses donate construction materials to the cause. Friends of the Rappahannock has given the county $6,000 toward the boat ramp’s design, and will donate $2,000 worth of trees to the site, plus thousands of dollars more in signs, water trail maps and educational materials. Rzepecki and Butler said that if the wildlife resources department moves quickly, the ramp could be built by May or June. And while there is not yet a boat slide at Riverside Preserve, that project is moving along smoothly too. Rzepecki said its plans are now under review by the state wildlife resources. With a donation of $4,000 from Friends of the Rappahannock
and the possibility of others, construction could be finished by April. So by this summer, both launches could be operating. When the Remington launch is ready, canoeists and kayakers could put in there and float down to Kelly’s Ford, a five-mile trip. But upstream, the distance from the Riverside Preserve to Remington, will be a lot longer, more than a one-day voyage. So, county officials are in talks with the owners of Fauquier Springs Country Club to see if they would support river access and a boat launch at their golf course there. That would give boaters who launch at Riverside Preserve a five-mile float. In the meantime, Butler is delighted that the Remington boat launch is so close to completion. “I promised my constituents that I was going to work on it among other things, but I gave it my all,” he said. “And by golly, with staff time on it, and just a lot of phone calling and emailing, we’re finally here.”
Lord Fairfax Community College to change its name After 50 years, college will shed its link to colonial past, opt for more inclusivity Staff Reports Lord Fairfax Community College will change its name after 50 years in operation, choosing to find a more culturally inclusive moniker. The college’s leaders have tasked a group of students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and board members to work with communities to come up with a new name. The taskforce expects to have a name to consider by this summer, according to a press release from Sally Voth, public relations coordinator at Lord Fairfax. The name Lord Fairfax was chosen in 1969 – a year before the college opened. The original college board chose the name in part for its link to the region’s colonial history. The name also added consistency because the local planning district
commission had recently adopted the name Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission. Thomas, the 6th Lord Fairfax, was born in England, and would ultimately hold more than 5 million acres from Virginia’s Northern Neck to near what is now Pittsburgh. He would become a friend of George Washington, although his loyalties lay with the British during the Revolutionary War. Lord Fairfax – like many large landowners at the time – owned enslaved workers. In July 2020, the State Board for Community Colleges passed a resolution asking all community colleges in Virginia to review their names to ensure the names reflected the modern-day values of the organizations. Following six months of study, focus group discussions and the results of
The entrance to Lord Fairfax Community College a brand research study, the LFCC College Board voted on Feb. 4 to change the name of Lord Fairfax Community College. According to the press release, when LFCC President Kim Blosser shared the board’s decision with faculty and staff on Feb. 4, she said, See COLLEGE, page 9
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Fauquier Community Theatre’s new comedy invites audiences to enjoy ‘Bad Auditions’ Virtual performances set for Feb. 20, 21 and 27
Stub Etsy of Haymarket plays a harried casting director in “Bad Auditions … on Camera.”
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Special to the Fauquier Times
What the world needs now is more laughter, and Fauquier Community Theatre has plenty available to share. The theater is presenting the comedy “Bad Auditions … on Camera,” directed by Sonia Bronder. “This hilarious show is a must see; it is both great theater and also good for the soul,” she said. The one- hour and 15-minute virtual performances will be offered on Feb. 20, 21 and 27. The play is written by Ian McWethy from Arlington and his wife Carrie McCrossen. The comedy focuses on a frantic casting session for a television show run by a harried casting director, who is played by Haymarket actor Stub Estey. Throughout the process, a ragtag collection of wannabe actors try out for a role on the fictional show “Crime Court.” Bronder cast a variety of performers to bring the colorful cast of characters to life: a Shakespearean actor, a happy homemaker, an intimidating drill sergeant and a social media influencer are just a few of the starstruck thespians who show up to audition. The would-be actors were invited by the casting director’s wacky assistant, Regina, played by local Betsy Hansen, who is a familiar face at Fauquier Community Theatre. Out of the cast of 19 actors, there are some who are new to Fauquier Community Theatre, like Jennifer Thomas, who plays Erica, an enthusiastic musical theater actress with
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Betsy Hansen plays the part of the casting director’s assistant Regina. a unique way of communicating. “Think of a cross between Rachel Berry, from ‘Glee,’ and Zoey from ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,’” said Thomas, describing her character. “It has been a pleasure working on my first virtual production with FCT,” she added. Working exclusively online since choosing her cast for “Bad Auditions,” Bronder said there were surprising advantages to virtual rehearsals. “This production allowed me to schedule one-on-one rehearsals and gave me a chance to build and polish the characters. It was fantastic seeing the script come alive,” Bronder said. Debra Smyers became executive director in February 2020; she remarked, “The adage ‘the show goes on’ clearly has become a motto and so has ‘Families First at FCT’ for keeping everyone safe and present-
ing theater in new ways.” The show is a testament to the local community theater’s commitment to keep the arts thriving and connected to audiences, she said. Lead actor Estey, said, “For an extremely reasonable price you can sit on your couch and enjoy an original new play performed by energetic actors, while also supporting community theater.” “Bad Auditions … on Camera” is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. and will be streamed on Broadway on Demand.
Tickets are $10 for individuals, $15 for couples, or $20 for a household. Included in the online fun is audience voting and a “Meet and Greet Talkback” with the actors. For more information and to order tickets, visit www.fctstage.org or call 540-349-8760. Founded in 1978, Fauquier Community Theatre is a non-profit serving the region. The theater is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts and the PATH Foundation.
Tentative graduation dates announced Fauquier County Public Schools has announced a tentative schedule of graduation dates for the Class of 2021. Although subject to change, the school division anticipates that high school graduation dates will be as follows: • Southeastern Alternative School: Monday, May 24 (time to be announced) • Kettle Run High School: Tuesday, May 25 at 6 p.m. • Fauquier High School: Wednes-
day, May 26 at 6 p.m. • Liberty High School: Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m. Locations for the ceremonies have not been announced. Dates and times may change based on calendar revisions, facility availability or weather-related issues. If schools are not be able to hold traditional events due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, graduation ceremonies will be moved to the week of June 7.
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Banking on diversity The Fauquier Bank joins forces with regional banks to support minority firms By John Hagarty
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Thanks to creative thinking among four community banks, minority businesses can now access interest-free loans to start or grow their companies. The criteria for securing the money are straightforward: The firm must have a Minority Business Enterprise certification, have annual revenues that don’t exceed $1 million ($500,000 for farms) and be located in one of seven regional counties. New businesses must have existed for a least three months and existing businesses must have been operating for more than two years. Loan amounts are up to $50,000 for existing businesses and $10,000 for new ones. For 119 years, The Fauquier Bank has served countless northern Piedmont businesses and residents’ banking needs. Last year, it joined forces with the Virginia National Bank of Charlottesville. Today, it has six offices in Fauquier County and five in Prince William County, with 150 employees and $850 million in assets. Marc Bogan, president and CEO, is the experienced banker who leads the institution. Bogan, 54, has been a banker for 30 years, the last five with The Fauquier Bank. His resume reflects time spent with large banks, like Legacy Wachovia and Bank of America, early in his career and progressively moving to several small community banks. In 2016, he took the reins of The Fauquier Bank. “The diversity loan program is a four-bank collaboration,” said Bogan. “The Bank of Clarke County, the Bank of Charles Town, The Fauquier Bank and First Bank in Strasburg and Winchester created and executed the concept. We call it ‘Banking on Diversity.’” Like many recent creative business ideas, the loan program was an outgrowth of dealing with the
pandemic in its early days. The banks initially huddled to work on the safety and security issues of operating during COVID-19, the execution of the Paycheck Protection Program and other financial needs. “That early collaborative work morphed into a peer group of bank CEOs. We started to share ideas on things beyond the scope of COVID-19. One of those follow-on ideas was assisting the minority business community.” Numerous studies have shown that minority small businesses do not have access to capital in a way a lot of non-minority business do. The interest-free loan program emerged as a way to address that shortcoming, Bogan said. Moreover, the banking industry is charged by its regulators to invest in their local communities and specifically those with low to moderate incomes. “The goal of the program is to provide capital for underserved minority and small businesses that need help building their businesses,” explained Bogan. Often such businesses do not have traditional banking relationships. The ultimate goal is to grow their businesses, create jobs and contribute to the broader community through increased commerce and taxes. It is a pilot program, and adjustments will likely occur over time, including the terms. “We wanted to go to the market with an attractive program to get the attention of the targeted groups,” said Bogan. What’s the incentive for the participating banks to make monies available interest free? Job creation and tax contributions are fundamental. Moreover, banks have a federal mandate through the Community Reinvestment Act to provide capital through loans, investments and services to low and moderate businesses and census tracts. “We are not giving somebody money and hoping they’ll simply do something good with it.
Marc Bogan, president and CEO of The Fauquier Bank. There is an expectation the loan will be repaid,” said Bogan. The program was announced on Feb. 9, in support of Black History Month. It has generated interest among the four sponsoring banks, but no loans have yet been extended. “We are now in the question-and-answer phase as eligible businesses see if the program can be of value to them. One application has been received, and more are expected shortly. “We are committed to making this offer available for one year. Each bank is contributing $250,000, for a total of $1 million,” he said. The banks are looking to place the money directly into the hands of small, minority businesses, Bogan said. He went on to underscore it’s not a large amount of money for the banks involved. “But, it’s a lot money to these small businesses that are looking to grow and thrive.”
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For those firms that apply and receive a loan, will the recovering local economy offer a hospitable environment for success? Bogan said, “Everybody was concerned about the economy last year, even fearing a deep recession. Because of the federal economic stimulus, I think the economy has stabilized. I also think Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region are doing better than most areas. “We made more money in 2020 than we have in any single year in the bank’s 119-year history. The indicators and metrics I see for 2021 are all very positive. The economy is not in a place where it was last year.” For qualifying firms interested in learning more about Banking on Diversity, visit https:// www.tfb.bank/Banking-on-Diversity.
Nurse receives ‘Speak up for Safety’ award Fauquier County receives state grant to Trenna Larson, RN, a member lease said, “Employees who feel emsupport farmers markets, local food producers of Fauquier Health’s Infusion Cen- powered to speak up to colleagues and ter staff, was presented with the “Virginians Speak Up for Safety” Award by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. Trenna Larson, RN, a nurse at the Fauquier Health Infusion Center, received the “Virginians Speak Up for Safety” award presented by the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association Center for Healthcare Excellence. The award recognizes hospital team members who successfully intervene in clinical situations to protect patients or staff members from potential harm, according to a press release from Fauquier Health. “Speak Up” awards are presented to two winners each quarter. VHHA established the statewide “Speak Up” award in 2017 to acknowledge individuals and teams within Virginia hospitals who step forward to prevent potential harm to patients or other staff members. The press re-
those in authority roles are supported in doing so by positive organizational safety culture. Cultivating that climate is a hallmark of highly reliable organizations that value employee feedback as a vital component of the journey to achieving zero harm.” When Larson first discovered that she was nominated as the Speak Up for Safety Award winner, her initial reaction was that she was “just doing her job,” the release said. The details of Larson’s nomination were not released because of patient privacy concerns. Christine Hart Kress, Fauquier Health’s chief nursing officer, said, “For the last several years, Fauquier Health has focused heavily on patient safety and quality. Today, Larson has set an unprecedented standard. We are proud of her dedication and commitment in serving our patients.”
Gov. Ralph Northam announced in a press release that Fauquier County and two other counties will each receive a grant of $20,000 from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund Planning Grant program to support local agriculture and forestry initiatives amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the state grant, the PATH Foundation provided $10,000 in matching funds and the Fauquier County government will contribute $5,000. In Fauquier County, the grant will be used primarily to fund a study to determine the feasibility of a yearround farmers market. Grant funds will also be used to explore the possibility of creating a “virtual market platform,” an online portal where local food producers could sell their products directly to consumers.
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Although the Warrenton-Fauquier chapter of the Junior Chamber of Commerce has ended a noble run of nearly 60 years, it will live on in the memories of its many former members, and in the hearts of the communities they impacted. From the beginning, Fauquier County’s most prominent business, professional and elected leaders under 40 years old were Jaycees. The chapter was founded in early 1951, when Warrenton dentist Dr. A. R. Anderson and insurance agent Wallace Brown met with representatives of the Alexandria Jaycee Chapter, who sought to extend a new local chapter here. Interest was high, and on May 1, 1951, 30 young men – many of whom were World War II veterans – became Jaycees. Elected first president of the Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees was newspaperman Tony Walker. Other charter members included Luther Lee Allison, Walter Arrington, the Rev. J. Richard Winter, Johnny Crupper, Eugene Garrett, Jim Hodgkin, D. Harcourt Lees, Charles Moser, Harvey Pearson, Wallace Sanders and Gelfer Kronfeld.
In the early 1950s, members of the Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees raffled a 1929 Model A Ford. From left, Amos Fincham, Hayden Bell, Howard Sweeney, Harvey Pearson, “Bugs” Anderson, Luther Cox and E. C. Schwab.
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Jaycee chapters must develop their own community service and fundraising projects. The Warrenton-Fauquier chapter’s first project was a safe driving float featuring a smashed convertible hauled on a farm trailer; it won first prize in the 1951 Warrenton Firemen’s Parade. Later that year, the Jaycees partnered with the Association for Greater Warrenton to put on a “Hillbilly Music Fest” at the Warrenton Horseshow Grounds, with the Jaycees providing the manpower and splitting the proceeds. Project chairman Crupper had many country music friends, including Connie B. Gay of the “Radio Ranch” on Arlington radio station WARL-AM. It was the start of something big, later becoming the National Championship Country Music Contest. In 1958, the contest was moved to Lake Whippoorwill north of Warrenton, and in 1973 a Bluegrass and Folk Festival was added. The last major event at Lake Whippoorwill took place in 1980. Fundraising and community projects were carefully managed through the Jaycee project chairman process, which had been developed on the state level. Early projects included repairing the lights at Benner Field and providing athletic equipment. They also took over sponsorship of a local Boy Scout troop. The chapter also helped individuals in the community, including a family whose child was seriously injured in an automobile accident, by holding a benefit dance with a big-name orchestra. Later, the Jaycees established the Christmas Toy Workshop to provide presents for needy children, which continued for many years. Other projects became annual traditions, including the Haunted House and Haunted Hayrides at Halloween and Fourth of July fireworks sales.
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As the chapter grew, it gained recognition by the Virginia Jaycee chapter. Luther Lee Allison – who was instrumental in eliminating the state poll tax – was a co-winner of the state’s first Outstanding Chairman Award in 1954. Warrenton
The Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees entered a float in the 1977 Warrenton Firemen’s Parade. Among those on board were Jaycees Randy Moore, Bob Foley, Chuck Lowe and Charles Foley. Several of their children joined the ride.
Performers at the “Hillbilly Music Fest” at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds included Marvin Carroll, Jimmy Dean and Roy Clark, who autographed this photo for the Jaycees. Clark won his division.
pharmacist Duane Thompson earned the award in 1984 for his memorable statewide “Mr. Yuk” poison prevention project, and Jimmy Messick won in 1986 for raising $60,000 for his work with cystic fibrosis. Former Fauquier County Commissioner of the Revenue Ross D’Urso was a devoted Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycee from 1979 until he retired from the organization in 1992. In addition to numerous local projects, D’Urso served as a state political adviser and as state vice president in 1988, the year National Jaycee Convention was held in Virginia. “Being a Jaycee gave me the opportunity to meet a lot of great people across the state,” he recalled. A significant change came in 1984, when U.S. Jaycees permitted women to join. The first female member of the Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees was Ross’s wife, Joyce D’Urso, who went on to represent the chapter in district, regional and state competitions, and finally to represent Virginia at a national convention.
ning, and time management. The Leadership Dynamics program taught basic and advanced motivational skills. The Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees reached a high-water mark in 1991, when the group had 178 members and an annual budget of more than $73,000, which supported more than 40 programs. Club funds were raised through a number of innovative projects, from handling parking control at the Virginia Gold Cup Races to creating “The Game of Warrenton,” similar to Monopoly, but with local businesses lining the board. By the early 2000s, Jaycees nationwide were losing membership. This coincided with the age of social media, which supplanted the monthly meetings, group projects and in-person interactions that had attracted young people to the Jaycees in the past. Six years ago, former chapter presidents including Tom King and Duane Thompson tried to encourage and re-energize the chapter. But after some limited interest, it ceased to exist by 2018, largely because “…the core group didn’t get new folks in,” noted King. But what must be remembered is that during its lifetime, the Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees provided its members with important opportunities for personal and professional growth, while boosting their communities in countless ways.
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Unique to the Jaycee organization, chapter members were offered many excellent opportunities for personal development. These included “Speak Up Jaycee,” focused on public speaking and oral communication, personal financial plan-
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In a recent letter to the editor, Charles Medvitz made the case for improving state-level election systems. While we disagree on the reasons, we agree on the bottom line and I’d suggest going further. The U.S. needs to revamp the current, “patchwork quilt” of election laws and procedures to establish a cohesive, sensible, clear and simple voting process. After all, voting is a central tenet and sacred right of our democratic system of government. There are several ways to improve the voting process. There should be a nationwide, universal standard for all early and mail-in voting. We witnessed an unprecedented reliance on early and absentee voting in 2020 due to the pandemic. The rules for these voting options varied from state to state, which resulted in confusion and some chaos. It is noteworthy that over 100 million citizens chose to vote early this past year. This yields a benefit to us all – shorter lines at polling stations on election day and less burden for poll workers. Most importantly, it aids individual voters in casting
their ballot in a way that works for them given their life situation. Ultimately, the lack of a nationwide, standardized election system has a darker impact; it suppresses the votes of millions of our poor and marginalized citizens. In many states, primarily in the South, laws exist to make voting more challenging through onerous voter ID laws, closure of polling stations and purging of voter rolls. These actions overwhelmingly target communities of color. Congress has the power to act now and make sweeping reforms to our nation’s voting system and restore the protections that were enshrined in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to address voting discrimination. Medvitz was right about the need for reform. We all want to protect our country from authoritarian rule, chaotic elections and suppression of the legal right of every citizen to vote. Let’s call on our representatives to make nationwide, universal voting standards a reality now.
Last night, Feb. 8, around 8 p.m., Fauquier County Rescue Squad was called to help someone who lives with me in my house on Lees Ridge Road in Warrenton. Paramedic “Karen” and other EMTs arrived and Karen was so very professional and very caring. Karen talked to both of us as if were truly the only people that mattered. Karen spent time by explaining what every result was on every test. Karen explained in detail what each decision and thought was. Karen never forced or made you do anything. She explained the thought process and left every decision up to you. Karen said she is there for everyone and made you feel how important you are. I thanked Karen for her help and she told me she is here for everyone in Warrenton and Fauquier County were her people. I am a firefighter/first responder from Florida. I served approximately 10 to 12 years and I recognize the potential qualities and what it takes to be a paramedic supervisor. Karen has what it takes: patience, self-respect, care, honest, work ethics and advanced education. Karen has it all. When someone chooses to be a paramedic, Karen is the highest example to follow. Any medic that acts and cares like Karen, I want them to care for me.
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Voting is a precious Claims of voter fraud in 2020 election were rejected by the right for all courts in Nevada, Wisconsin, Arizona and Pennsylvania One of our most precious rights that we have it the right to choose those who will govern us. This is done through primary elections and general elections. Primary elections are better than conventions. Primary elections allow more individuals to participate in the process. Primary elections can be “open” or “closed.” In “open” primaries, any registered voter can vote in the primary of their choice. In “closed” primaries, only registered members of that political party can vote in that primary. I prefer the “closed” primary system. It is very important that each of us take the time to study each issue and candidate carefully. One way to do this is to create “an ideal profile” for each issue and each office. Include in your “profiles” those things that are important to you. Match all issues and candidates against your respective “profiles.” Vote for the issue/candidate that comes closest to your “profiles.” Your right to choose those who will govern you is very important. Please use it. As my Southern friends would say: “You all come on down to the voting booth.” ROBERT H. WRIGHT JR. Warrenton
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A letter by my friend Chuck Medvitz in last week’s paper [“State-level election systems need improvements,” Feb. 10] defended former President Trump’s “Big Lie” that he won the election in “landslide,” and that it was “stolen” from him by saying that “no court case has been found which denied a claim [ of fraud] because the claim was false.” He then noted the ruling of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, where the dissenting minority claimed that election practices violated state laws but the votes were still counted. On the first point, I refer readers to the detailed, 35-page decision by Judge James T. Russell of the Nevada District Court in Carson City, Nevada, throwing out the Trump campaign’s claim of fraud in that state’s election. The judge said the campaign “did not prove under any standard of proof that illegal votes were cast and counted, or legal votes were not counted at all, due to voter fraud.” The Judge dismissed the campaign’s suit “with prejudice,” ruling that the campaign failed to offer any basis for annulling the election results. Similarly, U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Brann rejected the Trump campaign’s request that mail ballots in Pennsylvania be rejected by the courts, saying the campaign presented “strained legal arguments without merit
and speculative accusations ... unsupported by evidence.” In Arizona, a Republican claim of fraud was rejected by Judge Randall Warner of the Maricopa County Superior Court, who stated that he found “no misconduct, no fraud and no effect on the outcome of the election.” [A good summary of these and other cases can be found at https:// www.washingtonpost.com/ politics/nevada-trump-lawsuitdismissed/2020/12/04/844d420a3682-11eb-a997-1f4c53d2a747_ story.html] The Wisconsin case Mr. Medvitz mentions presents a very clear example of what is at stake —there and in Virginia and other states -- when people argue that votes should be thrown out. The legal battle in Wisconsin was over whether election officials used the right forms in getting voters to request an absentee ballot, and then certifying their votes, plus whether the polling places set up outdoors by election officials had been properly authorized. You read that right — no one was arguing that a single one of the votes cast were fraudulent. The facts were that voters in the challenged counties in Wisconsin (predominantly Democratic areas) followed the instructions they were given by election officials (which were designed to make it simpler to vote), and every piece of information required
by law to vote absentee was provided by the voters — just on one piece of paper rather than two. As Republican Justice Brian Hagedorn, who authored the majority opinion noted, Wisconsin law requires that the “will of the voter” be given effect where it can be ascertained, regardless of “informality or failure to comply fully with some of [the law’s] provisions.” This is clearly the right result — it would have made no sense to throw out 170,000 votes in Wisconsin, as the Trump campaign was requesting, because all of the required information was provided on one official form rather than two. But it seems the whole point of the Trump campaign was not to throw out “fraudulent” votes, but rather just votes cast by presumptively Democratic voters. That is not how a fair election works. Virginia has done a good job of making it easier for our citizens to vote safely and securely and easily. This is what is supposed to happen in a well-functioning democracy. I wish other states would follow our example, rather than trying to make voters jump through technical hoop after technical hoop to exercise their right to vote. TREVOR POTTER Marshall Former chairman of the Federal Election Commission
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HIGHLAND BOYS, GIRLS MAKE STATE HOOPS QUARTERFINALS Highland School is seeded No. 2 in the 12-team VISAA boys basketball tournament and has a bye into next week’s quarterfinals. The Highland girls are seeded No. 3 and host Veritas School in next week’s quarterfinals. The state finals are Feb. 26.
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Region champs! Fauquier girls roar to track title at Falcon Field By Fred Hodge
Fauquier girls eye state glory on March 1
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Competing at Falcon Field, Fauquier’s girls track team won eight of 15 events to roll to the Class 4 Region C championship on Feb. 9. The victors burst out of the pack midway through the event to create a large lead and cruise to the trophy. Fauquier amassed 113 points, followed by Loudoun County (79), Culpeper (74), Handley (56), Heritage (56), Dominion (32), Kettle Run (27) and Liberty (21) in the eight-school field. Loudoun County was the boys winner with 97 points, followed by Dominion (85), Fauquier (77), Culpeper (71), Handley (44), Heritage (43), Liberty (41) and Kettle Run (7). Fauquier coach Quentin Jones admits the Falcon coaches expected the girls to be top contenders. “It was just a matter of where they were going to land in second place or in first. They did an outstanding job,” Jones
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The Fauquier girls track team won the region title and is a good bet to win states on March 1. said. ”I was pleased with [the boys’] placement, if one or two things would have gone another way we could have pushed for that top position,” Jones said of the third-place finish. “I wasn’t sure where our guys would finish.
CLASS 4 STATE TRACK QUALIFIERS FAUQUIER GIRLS: Stephanie Robson (high jump, triple jump, long jump (17-1); Alyssa Robson (55-meter hurdles, long jump, triple jump; Kiki Wine (1,000); Cassidy Scott (1,600); 3,200 relay (Scott, Wine, Aubrey Fernandez, Abby Gray); 1,600 relay (Scott, Gray, Wine, Alyssa Robson); Aubrey Fernandez (500); Abby Gray (1,000) FAUQUIER BOYS: Jackson Scherer (pole vault); Peter Paccassi (1,600, 1,000); Paul Heisler (shot put); Darrien Mascall (300, long jump); Josue Salamanca (55 dash); 3,200 relay (Colin Ashby, Jonas Reutzel, Aidan Stanton, Conner Mollberg); 1,600 relay (Salamanca, Mascall, Henry Burke, Paccassi) LIBERTY GIRLS: Kayla Lopez (3,200); Natalie Taylor (1,000) LIBERTY BOYS: Sam Rodman (1,000); 3,200 relay (Rodman, Matthew Paratore, Jacob Phelps, Gabe Sealock); 1,600 relay (Paratore, Phelps, Owen Rogers, Rodman); Jacob Phelps (500) KETTLE RUN GIRLS: Colleen Schaner (pole vault); Nia Rogers (shot put); Ashley Nickerson (pole vault)
There are a lot of strong teams there.” Fauquier sisters Stephanie Robson and Alyssa Robson both won two individual events. Stephanie claimed the high (5-2) and triple jump (36-1.5), while Alyssa was first in the 55-meter hurdles (8.93) and the long jump (17-2). Kiki Wine took the 1,000 (3:10.84) and Cassidy Scott won the 1,600 (5:17.14). Fauquier’s other two wins came in the 3,200 relay, which featured Scott, Wine, Abby Gray and Aubrey Fernandez in 10:14.08, and 1,600 relay, where Gray, Wine, Scott and Alyssa Robson took home the title in 4:18.72. Liberty’s Kayla Lopez also was a gold medalist in the 3,200, winning in 12:40.61.
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Liberty accounted for the county’s only gold medals in the boys meet,
Fresh off their region title, the Falcon girls track team is out to win the school’s first-ever state indoor team title March 1 at Liberty University. “There is a good possibility,” coach Quentin Jones projected about the Class 4 meet. “Our biggest thing is staying healthy and staying together. We have enough young ladies going to compete.” Jones admits he doesn’t have a lot of information yet on other schools around the state due to the dearth of meets this season. Blacksburg’s girls, however, did win nine events in the Region D meet. Speaking of the Robson sisters, Jones said, “We have two young ladies in the jumps who are very strong,” Joes said. “It could be a one-two punch.” He added the Falcons also will have quality runners entered in the 500 through 1,600 meters and two strong relay foursomes in their quest for the No. 1 trophy. winning three events. Senior Sam Rodman, the defending state Class 4 champion, captured the 1,000 meters in 2:42.34 and also ran a leg for the Eagles’ first-place 3,200 and 1,600 relays. Rodman joined Matthew Paratore, Jacob Phelps, Gabe Sealock to win the 3,200 in 8:36.1. Owen Rogers later combined with Paratore, Phelps and Rodman for the 1,600 victory in 3:42.56.
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Liberty takes second at region wrestle meet, shoots for first state title Saturday By Fred Hodge
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Defending state champ Mason Barrett and the Eagles are one of the favorites at Saturday’s Class 4 wrestling tournament in Virginia Beach.
Despite a tournament-high of three individual champions and the addition of two silver medalists, the Liberty Eagles could not catch Loudoun County for the Class 4 Region C wrestling title last Friday at Tuscarora High. Starting with a strong championship quarterfinal round to lead from start to finish, Loudoun County took the title with 135 points, with Liberty finishing with 127.5.
Loudoun County’s victory was the first regional wrestling crown for the school that opened in 1954. Fauquier was a strong third in the 12-team event, scoring 125 points. Kettle Run finished in fourth at 94. Handley (90), Dominion (76), Broad Run (70), Tuscarora (57), Culpeper (46), Heritage (36), Loudoun Valley (31) and Park View (3) rounded out the field. See WRESTLING, page 19
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“We played excellent defense’ Fauquier’s historic girls basketball season ends in 34-22 region loss By Fred Hodge
Special to the Times
Fauquier High girls basketball coach Brian Foddrell has had time to look at the tape, cool down and reflect. His Falcons (10-2) ended an historic year with a 34-22 loss to Dulles District runner-up Tuscarora in the Feb. 9 Class 4 Region C semifinals. “I was very upset at the game, but now that I have had a chance to calm down and look back, our inexperience of being on the big stage really showed,” Foddrell said. “We’ve never been to this level. For a lot of my young players, it was more stage fright than anything else.” Fauquier, which won its first league title since 1972, never recovered from an early deficit in a sloppy game. The Huskies (13-4) opened with a quick 7-1 run and led 10-3 after the first quarter, but the Falcons were in the game at halftime, down just 14-8.
The squads committed 79 turnovers, 41 by Fauquier. Highly aggressive defense was one reason for the miscues, but there were numerous panic errors trying to move the ball before the defenders could apply traps. “We played excellent defense...doing exactly what I wanted to do,” Foddrell said, also crediting the Huskies for their defensive intensity. “But we kept giving the ball right back to Tuscarora.” “Any time you have more turnovers than points on the board is not a recipe for a win,” he added with a laugh, believing the outcome could have been different “if we had played our game and not let them dictate to us.” Tuscarora won the third quarter 12-5 for a 2613 margin entering the fourth and led 33-15 with 3:57 left, its largest lead of the game. Tuscarora’s coach went deep into her bench for the final minutes which led to a late Falcon run. Only three Falcons scored as Makayla Foddrell
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Makayla Foddrell and the Falcons experienced new heights in 2021 and return a strong squad next season. had 10 points, Skyler Furr eight and Emma Carter, the lone senior, adding four.
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Kettle Run (6-5) also had its season end Feb. 9 with a 62-20 defeat at unbeaten Dulles champion Loudoun Valley (16-0). The Vikings downed Tuscarora the next night, 45-33, to claim the region’s crown and the berth in this week’s state Class 4 tournament.
Liberty QB Bailey signs with D-2 Emory and Henry
Morton is also at Emory and Henry. The school recruited one other QB, King George High’s Charles Mutter. Nevertheless, Buzzo expects Bailey, who has grown to 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, to excel. “I expect him to compete right away. He’s got extreme arm talent. It’s college foot-
ball. Wherever he goes, he’ll have to work for it,” Buzzo said. The Hicks’ brothers both picked the same school after not planning to. Jordan committed to West Virginia Wesleyan in the beginning of January, with Wyatt following suit in late January.
“They were OK going separate places. That’s what they told everybody, but in the long run they’re better off together,” Buzzo said. The bulkier of the two, Jordan Hicks is a 6-0, 210-pound tight end, who can also play fullback and catch passes, while Wyatt is a 6-2, 175-pound receiver. “Wyatt is faster than Jordan, but Jordan is stronger on the line,” said Buzzo. Also going to West Virginia Wesleyan is Johnson, a long-time Eagle starter who was recruited as a cornerback after shining at defensive back, running back and receiver. “He has done everything for us since his sophomore year,” praised Buzzo. “He’s one of the better defensive backs in the state of Virginia and had a couple other choices. I think he knew as soon as they offered he wanted to go.” Johnson led the Eagles in rushing as a sophomore and will likely break the school record for pass breakups as a senior. He’s not tall at 5-8, but packs a wallop in his 165-pound frame. “He’s a physical kid, one of the strongest on the team. He’s a stout athlete and fast. If he was 5-10 he’d have his pick of wherever he wanted to go,” Buzzo said.
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Roberts. “Mason came out a little flat.” Only nine county wrestlers are headed to Saturday’s Class 4 state tournament in Virginia Beach. In response to pandemic concerns, the Virginia High School League reduced the number of state qualifiers this season to two from each of 14 weight classes instead of the usual four. The question is will five Eagle wrestlers be enough to win a state team championship? In Hawkins’ mind, the answer is yes, but the Eagles must max out with no letdowns. “I’ve got the points [added] up right now, and I have us winning by one point,” said Hawkins, who views Loudoun County as his top compe-
tition with Powhatan and Eastern View in also dueling for the coveted state crown. “The way I see it right now, we’ll have four first places,” Hawkins said, pointing to Barrett, Dupill and the Hall brothers. “I’m content. The only thing I’m a little iffy about is 106,” the coach said of a vital weight class involving Eagle region silver medalist Christian Eberhart. “Four of those kids, including ours, are of equal caliber, so it’s a tit for tat situation.” Fauquier is sending three to the states in Kingsley Menifee (182), Eric DeWald (2nd 160) and Ben Bell (2nd 195). Kettle Run is sending only Kyle Brumigan, who was second at 126.
The Hicks twins, Johnson pick West Virginia Wesleyan By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer
Five Liberty High football seniors signed with colleges earlier this month. Liberty’s lone D-1 signee was defensive end Jordan Woodson to Monmouth (N.J.) University. Quarterback Dylan Bailey signed with NCAA D-2 Emory and Henry. Twins Jordan and Wyatt Hicks, as well as cornerback A.J. Johnson, will play together at D-2 West Virginia Wesleyan. “I’m beyond ecstatic to be signing five kids, especially in the pandemic. I feel comfortable all five are good fits for them,” Liberty coach Travis Buzzo said. The strong-armed Bailey, who threw for 2,377 yards and 28 touchdowns as a junior, also considered Concord (W.Va.) and Averett (Va.), before choosing Emory and Henry, which is leaving the D-3 Old Dominion Athletic Conference to move to D-2 South Atlantic Conference The selection is interesting because former Liberty quarterback Raymond WRESTLING, from page 18 Liberty’s gold medals came from 138-pounder Colin Dupill, 145-pound Noah Hall and 195-pounder Royce Hall. Fauquier’s Kingsley Menifee also won the 182-pound title. Liberty was a close third in the Feb. 5 Northwestern District tournament, and Eagle coach Wes Hawkins knew his 13-man contingent would be a factor in the regional battle. Liberty came up short, yet Hawkins was philosophical about the results. “The kids wrestled well,” he said, noting different results at 132 pounds and 126 could have tilted the results team standings in Liberty’s favor. Senior Mason Barrett, a two-
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Liberty celebrated its five senior football signees recently. From left are coach Travis Buzzo, quarterback Dylan Bailey (Emory and Henry), cornerback A.J. Johnson (West Virginia Wesleyan), receiver Wyatt Hicks (West Virginia Wesleyan), defensive end Jordan Woodson (Monmouth) and tight end Jordan Hicks (West Virginia Wesleyan).
LIBERTY (5): Colin Dupill, 1st 138 pounds; Noah Hall, 1st 145; Royce Hall, 1st 195; Christian Eberhart, 2nd 106; Mason Barrett, 2nd 132. FAUQUIER (3): Kingsley Menifee, 1st 182; Eric DeWald, 2nd 160; Ben Bell, 2nd 195. KETTLE RUN (1): Kyle Brumigan, 2nd 126.
time state champion, unexpectedly dropped an 8-2 decision to Luke Roberts of Loudoun County. Hawkins said that was Barrett’s first loss to a state of Virginia wrestler since the state championship match as a freshman. “That kid is a very good wrestler. We already knew that,” Hawkins said of
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Polo returns to Great Meadow under new management team By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times
The Great Meadow Foundation has announced new management of arena and field polo operations for the 2021 season at the outdoor events center near The Plains. The contract was awarded to a joint submission by the Twilight Polo Club, led by John Gobin and Whitney Ross, Bill Ball Ballhaus of Beverly Polo and the Virginia United Polo League management team of Marcos Bignoli, Juan Ghirlanda and Tolito Ocampo. “We are excited to unveil, with John, Whitney and the Virginia United Polo League team, a robust polo offering for the local and greater polo communities that includes higher goal grass games and tournaments and a return of Saturday night Twilight Polo,” said Great Meadow Foundation chair John Hochheimer. “Supporting equestrian sport is a huge part of our mission, and we couldn’t be happier to see this group working together toward this goal.” Gobin returns for his 16th season at Great Meadow. A 30-year veteran of the sport, worldclass player and former captain of the U.S. Polo Team, Gobin also manages the Twilight Polo Club and School with Whitney Ross. Ross, originally from Charlottesville, co-founded the school has been a partner of Twilight Polo for 10 years. The Twilight Polo Club is a U.S. Polo Association-recognized club based in Middleburg in summer and Aiken, South Carolina and Welling-
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Great Meadow Polo has a new management team, headed by longtime president and instructor John Gobin, Twilight Polo partner Whitney Ross, Beverly Polo’s Bill Ballhaus, above left, and professionals Tolito Ocamp, Marcos Bignoli and Juan Ghirlanda. Play resumes in the arena and on the field in May. ton, Florida in winter. The club offers lessons, practice chukkers, horse rentals and USPA tournament play. In 2021, Great Meadow will host Virginia United Polo League matches and USPA tournaments.
USPA gave a 2021 development grant to Beverly Polo to renovate the Johnson field at Great Meadow. “The United States Polo Association is thrilled to help grow polo … in cooperation with the Virginia United Polo League,” said USPA chair, Stewart Armstrong. “VUP has proven to be successful with over 120 games in 2020 across multiple leagues and levels of play including 12-goal polo. This type of growth is indispensable for the development of the sport and the partnership between these clubs is truly commendable.” Improvements to the Greenhill arena include new decking for pavilion boxes and demolition of the old announcer’s stand to improve general admission viewing. The Great Meadow Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, manages a 374-acre equestrian event park. The park was founded in 1984 with a mission to preserve open space in service to the community and for the advancement of equestrian sport. Founder Nick Arundel envisioned a place devoted to preserving the rich cultural and equestrian heritage of the area that also provided a permanent home for the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races. Great Meadow hosts more than 40 events annually, attracting more than 200,000 to see steeplechasing, polo, show jumpers, foot races, rocketry, cultural fairs and July 4 fireworks. For more information on polo at Great Meadow, visit greatmeadow.org, email info@greatmeadow.org or call (540) 253-5001.
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Supervisors approve speed cameras in school zones By Coy Ferrell
A school zone speed limit sign flashes at the end of the school day in front of P.B. Smith Elementary School on Dumfries Road.
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On Feb. 11, Fauquier County supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance to allow speed cameras to enforce speed limits in school zones. While the sheriff’s office has already agreed to a payment schedule with a private company to install and maintain the cameras, spokesman Sgt. Steven Lewis said Friday the timeline for rolling out the program has yet to be finalized. The problem that led to the decision is significant, county officials said this week. County Attorney Tracy Gallehr told supervisors that, in a recent trial run of the speed camera equipment in front of P.B. Smith Elementary School on Dumfries Road, more than 650 vehicles were detected traveling at least 10 miles per hour over the school-zone speed limit in the course of just one hour. (No fines were issued.) Lt. Darrell A. Shores with the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office said that during the test, school was in session and the school zone lights were operational. The study was conducted for one 24-hour period on Nov. 17, 2020 at seven of the county’s school zones. During that period, the P.B. Smith study reflected a total of 11,472 vehicles, with 1,599 traveling through the school zone while it was active. Of those 1,599 vehicles, there were 650 violations (over 35 mph). There were only seven violations (over 55 mph) documented outside of the school zone times, out of 9,873 vehicles. Earlier in the week, Granger explained the proposed ordinance was the result of feedback from school board members, school parents and the sheriff’s office. There are “big speeding problems in school zones,” he said, and there are simply not
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enough sheriff’s deputies to monitor traffic effectively everywhere. It’s unclear when the equipment will be installed. “The sheriff’s office is working with the vendor and a date or month will be determined at a later time,” Lewis said Friday. He added that, as he understands it, speed monitoring equipment will be installed first at school zones that have particular problems with speeding. The ordinance allows speed monitoring equipment to be active from 30 minutes before the beginning of the school day until 30 minutes after school is released. Fines of $100 will be issued automatically to the registered owner of vehicles caught speeding by the equipment. (The owner would be able to appeal the fine if the driver of the vehicle is not the registered owner.) The county will receive $75 of that fine; another $25 will go to Optotraffic, the company contracted by the sheriff’s office to install and operate the equipment. If Optotraffic successfully retrieves a fine that has been sent to collections, the company will receive an additional $10 of the fine. Because Optotraffic will install and operate the cameras, “There are no direct setup or main-
tenance costs” for the county, Gallehr explained. Supervisor Chris Butler (Lee District) was the only one to express any concern over the proposal. While he emphasized he supported the idea of the ordinance as a way to improve safety in school zones, Butler, a former sheriff’s deputy, asked if the collections process would put undue strain on the sheriff’s office and county staff. “I just want to be sure … we’re not spending more money chasing that fine [than we collect in revenue],” he said. Gallehr acknowledged collections may be difficult in the case of out-of-state drivers or with vehicles using farm-use tags. Sheriff Bob Mosier briefly addressed supervisors, reassuring them that the collections process “wouldn’t put any additional burden on the county attorney or staff.” If the collections process proved not to be cost-effective, he added, Optotraffic could be contracted for that task. The county ordinance requires a “conspicuous sign” informing drivers of the presence of a speed camera be placed at each school zone. Additionally, a 30-day grace period will be implemented after each speed camera is installed. Aside from the fine, a violation caught by a traffic camera would not be considered a traffic conviction for the purposes of a person’s driving record or insurance. The ordinance applies to established school zones in Fauquier County but does not apply to the school zones within the towns of Warrenton, Remington and The Plains unless those town councils passed similar ordinances. Supervisors Granger, Butler and Trumbo each said Thursday they would reach out to the councils of the incorporated towns in their respective districts to gauge interest in establishing similar ordinances in those towns.
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These property transfers, filed Feb. 4-10, 2021 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Top Dollar Deal: $1,600,000 in Lee District Street, Remington. $185,000 Scott District Cedar Run District Cynthia L. Tucker to Amy M. Rockwood Homes Inc. to Tiffany L. Taylor to DLS Vance E. Carlson to Pierina Levin, 3.9015 acres at 1170 Parker Christopher Alexander, 3.9211 Construction & Investments LLC, Cogswell, 2.001 acres at 6001 Street, Upperville. $585,900 acres at 12123 Old Mill Road, 6606 Lafayette Avenue, Bealeton. Finchingfield Road nr. Warrenton. James E. Miller to Sean R. Hess, Midland. $579,995 12.2593 acres on Summerfield $424,900 $600,100 Ricky A. Eagle to Osvaldo Brenten Robyn Fraser to Thomas Cheatham Cindy L. McGlothlin to Adil Hills Drive, Warrenton. $280,000 Agramonte-Harper, 8140 Poplar Properties LLC, 0.4592 acre at 7077 Benyoussef, 2 acres at 7898 Rogues Erick Marroquin to Geoffrey David Grove Drive, Warrenton. $515,000 Helm Drive, Remington. $145,000 Road nr. Auburn. $140,000 Eldringhoff, 14.6516 acres at 8424 Mabel Costello to Ricky D. Center District Adrian Sean Pillow to Michael J. Mes Enfants Court nr. Warrenton. $715,000 Cook, 40.26 acres & R/W to Elk Langer, 7150 Baldwin Ridge Road Austin Fowler to Corena Steelman, Run Church Road nr. Midland. Jennifer D. MacWelch to James 0.8348 acre at 6399 Nordix Drive, nr. Warrenton. $600,000 $110,000 Keating, 6.5292 acres at 6420 Warrenton. $445,000 Marshall District Swain’s Road, Marshall. $599,000 Lee District Robert M. Husted to Lee Jackson Randy Labruno to Matthew Xavier Gary S. Bozella to Jon Sprague, Samuel W. Kemper Tr. to Julio Bustillos, Unit A at 6403 Shockey Tr., 0.643 acre at 140 Mastrolia, 0.9623 acres on Lees 10.00918 acres at 8537 Shire Road, Schoolhouse Road, Bealeton. W. Shirley Hwy., Warrenton. Ridge Road about 2 miles south of Marshall, $650,000 $349,363.31 Warrenton. $90,000 $187,500 Clyde Milton Harding to Jasper Larry Lee Allen Jr. to Nelson Richard E. Lee to Brian Hooker, Oak LLC, 6579 Lovers Lane nr. Mathai Real Estate Holdings LLC A. Granados, 743 Arbor Court, 7.7083 acres on Hickory Lane, Warrenton. $165,000 to A&C Real Estate Investments Marshall. $250,000 LLC, 7.3055 Acres (Residue), Warrenton. $316,000 Sara Katherine Wolfe to Brendan Bealeton. $1,600,000 NVR Inc. to Matthew Robert Alexander S. Armstrong to Jacob Burke, 2.5530 acres at 12151 Slayton Trust to Larry Wayne Wilson, 0.1630 acre at 236 Norma Ryan Perez, 3983 Hidden Valley Deerfield Lane, Amissville. Curtis, 2398 acres at 301 W. Main Dean Drive, Warrenton. $552,240 Lane, Linden. $410,000 $450,000
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OBITUARIES Darryl H. Evans Sr.
Viola Edgley Owens
Darryl Hugh Evans of Warrenton VA died on January 22, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born on April 15, 1938 in Tower City, Pennsylvania. He was the younger of two brothers born to Dr. Paul Raymond Evans and Grace Yoder Evans. He was raised in Pennsylvania and studied business at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. After graduation, he married Darlene Rose Strickler Evans. He was a proud patriot and veteran, serving in the U.S. Army for six years. His managerial and business skills then led him to the Northern Virginia. The majority of his career was spent with the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. After retiring, Darryl and Darlene spent 12 years in Wilmington, North Carolina before moving back to Virginia. Darryl treasured relationships in his life. His gentle humor and charming smile made him naturally welcoming allowing strangers to quickly become friends. Darryl was also socially active. He was a proud member of the Freemasons for most of his life, serving for more than sixty years. He shared his love for life and all things outdoors with a number of scouts as he served as an adult leader with The Boy Scouts of America for twelve years. He also enjoyed traveling and visiting the National Parks. An avid motorcyclist he could be often found riding his Goldwing on Skyline Drive. Other hobbies included collecting and building model trains, stamps, and coins. Darryl was most proud of his family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Darlene of Warrenton, VA. He is also survived by his five children: Darryl (Simone) of Wake Forest, NC, Cheryl Holleran (Dave) of North VA, Craig (Jill) of Warrenton, VA, Eric (Kimberly) of Lawrenceville, NJ, and Kirk (Janet) of Clayton, DE, as well as by 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. His brother, Terry (Dixie) of Shiremanstown, PA also survives him. He will be long remembered as everybody’s hero and missed by all. Private memorial services will be held at a future date.
Viola Edgley Owens, age 88, of Dale City, VA passed away on February 4, 2021 from COVID19 pneumonia. Vi was born in Lake Placid, NY on September 25, 1932 but spent most of her life in Virginia as a dedicated wife & mother. Vi was a friend to everyone she encountered. She was a lover of animals and never without at least a couple of dogs and cats in the house. She loved to travel and would think nothing of packing up the dogs, cats and even a bird to travel across county in her motor home. In her travels, Vi visited all 50 states, many several times and numerous foreign countries. She loved to be surrounded by family and never missed an important event including sporting events, weddings, births, graduations, and any other family celebration. Vi was very adventurous and continued bowling and skiing well into her golden years. She was an avid sports fans supporting all of the DC teams and rarely missed watching a game. A member of Dale City Baptist Church for many years and very strong in her faith, Vi has rejoined her loving husband of 64 years, George Thomas Owens who preceded her in death in 2016. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Earl & Vivian Edgley and her brother, Kenneth Edgley.
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She is survived by 4 children, Randy Owens and wife Gini; Tom Owens; Jeff Owens and wife Wendy; Kim Owens and husband Ken Seig; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren all of whom love her very much. Due to COVID-19 protocols, Vi’s service will be private. Her cremains will be buried at Quantico with her husband and the family requests that you visit their gravesite at a time of your choosing to pay respects. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Vi’s honor to Alzhiemer’s (alz.org) or your local Humane Society.
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December 15th, 2000 - January 26th, 2021 “If I were a lighthouse, and you were a ship at sea, I’d shine my light through the night, till you returned to me.” -Charles Ghigna Connor Berkeley Baker, 20, of The Plains, Virginia passed away on January 26 in Richmond, Virginia in the loving embrace of his parents. From a young age Connor was known for his love of lighthouses, especially the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Dare County, North Carolina, where he enjoyed many summer vacations. As he grew, his love of adventure took him farther, to Italy, England, Scotland, Uganda, and more. Connor attended Grace Church in The Plains, Virginia where he was baptized and raised. He was an alumnus of Little Graces Preschool, Wakefield Country Day School, and a graduate of Kettle Run High School. Connor was deeply connected to his friends, new and old. He was an animal lover with many pets over the years. He was a sophomore at Virginia Commonwealth University pursuing a degree in criminal justice and he loved exploring Richmond, Virginia. Connor is survived by his devoted parents, Jon and Kathy Baker; his brother Campbell; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Margaret Trefzger of The Plains, Virginia; his paternal grandparents, Jim and Joan Baker of Fredericksburg, Virginia; and his loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and godparents. Let us put our hope in the knowledge that Connor is now in the care of his loving and compassionate heavenly father. May the God of peace draw us close as we mourn the loss of this extraordinary, courageous, and deeply loved young man. A graveside service was held on February 13, 2021 at 2pm at Little Georgetown Cemetery in Broad Run, Va. In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial donations may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, The Plains Va. or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) https://www.gofundme.com/f/ in-memory-of-connor-baker. A special memoral page has also been created where you may leave condolences, share a story or upload a photo https://www.mykeeper.com/profile/ConnorBaker/. Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com
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OBITUARIES Lois Ashby Clater In memory of my wife, Aileen Collins Van Luven OBITUARIES on our anniversary, February 23
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Lois Ashby Clater, 77, of Manassas died February 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 4, 1943 in Remington, VA to the late Powhatan Cooper and Ruth Grimes Cooper. Married to the late Robert Clater Jr. for 53 years, she was the strongest fighter you could You went first and I remain Lois meet. AshbyShe Clater, of Manassas diedher ever loved 77, her family and adored To walk the road alone February 2021 at her home surrounded by beloved10, grandchildren even more. her loving family. She loved the beach, boating, tennis, AlaShe was born April 1943 in Remington, VA I live in memory’s garden bama football and 4,the Washington Redskins. to the late Powhatan Cooper and Ruth Grimes She was the ‘’slot machine queen’’, and a with happy days we’ve known Cooper. legendary storyteller. As the wife of a CIA agent, Married to to theGermany, late Robert Clater Jr. for Japan 53 she travelled the world with Robert Spain, Panama, I hear your voice, I see your smile years, she was the strongest fighter you could just to name a few. meet. She loved her family and adored Tho, blindly I may grope She is survived by herever children, Robert Clater III (Terry), Karen her Clater beloved grandchildren even more. Daffan (Lee), and Kimbely Tannehill Hall (Roy); one sister Patricia The memory of your loving hand She loved theMeagan beach, Clater, boating,Courtney tennis, AlaBowen; grandchildren Ashleigh Clater, Clater, does push me on with hope bama football and the Washington Broc Daffan (Samantha), Cooper Daffan, Chloe Tannehill, andRedskins. Rylee Hall; She was the ‘’slot queen’’, two great -grandchildren Lamont Shipp III, machine and Carson Eanes.and a legendary storyteller. As the wife of a CIAMary agent, We’ve known so much happiness In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by siblings Jane she travelled the worldCooper, with Robert to Germany, Spain, Panama, Japan Furman, Lawrence Francis Merindini, William Cooper, Glen We’ve had our cup of joy just to name few. Cooper, anda Powhatan Cooper. A memory is one gift of God She survived by herfriends children, Robert Clater (Terry), Karen Clater233 Theisfamily received from 5 to 7pm at III Moser Funeral Home, Daffan (Lee), and Kimbely Tannehill Hall (Roy); one sister Patricia that death cannot destroy Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA, 20186 on Monday, February 15, 2021. Lois Ashby Clater,Ashleigh 77, of Manassas died Bowen; grandchildren Clater, Meagan Clater, A Funeral held Tuesday, February 16,Clater, 2021 atCourtney Colchester Baptist Februarywas 10, 2021 at on her home surrounded by Broc Daffan (Samantha), Cooper Daffan, Chloe Tannehill, and Rylee Hall; her loving family. Church, She 10405 Schaeffer Lane, Nokesville, VA, 20181, at 10:00 am with We will meet again in Heaven was born April 4, 1943 in Remington, two great -grandchildren Lamont ShippVAIII, and Carson Eanes. Rev. Dallas Slemp officiating. Interment followed at Midland Cemetery. to the late Powhatan Cooper and Ruth Grimes In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by siblings Mary Jane Reunited we shall never part again. Cooper. Online condolences may be givenMerindini, at www.moserfuneralhome.com Furman, Lawrence William Cooper, Glen Married to theCooper, late Robert Francis Clater Jr. for 53 years, she was the strongest fighter you could Cooper, and Powhatan Cooper. ever meet. She loved her family and adored her The family friends from 5 to 7pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 belovedreceived grandchildren even more. BroadviewShe Avenue, VA, 20186 loved theWarrenton, beach, boating, tennis, Ala-on Monday, February 15, 2021. bama was football andon theTuesday, WashingtonFebruary Redskins. 16, 2021 at Colchester Baptist A Funeral held She was the ‘’slot machine queen’’, and a Church, legendary 10405 storyteller. Schaeffer Lane, Nokesville, As the wife of a CIA agent, VA, 20181, at 10:00 am with she travelled the world with Robert to officiating. Germany, Spain, Panama, Japan Rev. Dallas Slemp Interment followed Midland Mary Jane “Janie” at Harlow, 79Cemetery. of Orlean, VA just to name a few. condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com passed away on Feb. 14, 2021 at her home. She is survived Online by her children, Robert Clater III (Terry), Karen Clater Rose Clara Flohr, age 95, passed peacefully Daffan (Lee), and Kimbely Tannehill Hall (Roy); one sister Patricia on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at Poet’s Bowen;Walk grandchildren Ashleigh Clater, Meagan Clater, Courtney Clater, Sheand was born Broc Daffan Rylee Hall; in Orlean, VA a daughter of the Memory Care Community in Warrenton, VA.(Samantha), Cooper Daffan, Chloe Tannehill, lateEanes. Marshall Bruce Putnam and Clara Mae two great -grandchildren Lamont Shipp III, and Carson She was born in Baltimore, MD and moved to to her husband, she is predeceased byPutnam. In addition siblings Mary InJane addition to her parents, she was Furman, Lawrence Cooper, Francis Merindini, William Cooper, Glen Warrenton in 1955. preceded in death by her brother, George Cooper, and Powhatan Cooper. Rose retired from the finance officeTheatfamily thereceived friends from 5 to 7pm at MoserPutnam. Funeral Home, 233 Jane “Janie” Harlow, 79 of Orlean, VA Broadview Warrenton, VA, 20186 on Monday,Mary February 15, 2021. Warrenton Training Center in 1994. She was Avenue, a Janie was a retired trust officer with Marshall passed away on Feb. 14, 2021 at her home. A Funeral was held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Colchester Baptist founding member of 95, Ourpassed Saviorpeacefully Lutheran Rose Clara Flohr, age Church, 10405 Schaeffer Lane, Nokesville, VA, 20181, at 10:00 amBank. with National She and her husband were Church on Dumfries Rd., 2021 Warrenton, VA. She Rev. Dallas Slemp officiating. Interment followed at Midland on Tuesday, February 9th, at Poet’s Walk founding members of VA thea daughter Orlean Volunteer She wasCemetery. born in Orlean, of the condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome.com was active church activities; AlterOnline Guild, Memory Carein Community in Warrenton, VA. FireMarshall Department. late Bruce Putnam and Clara Mae Choir and Council member. Rose was affecShe was born in Baltimore, MD and moved to She isInsurvived 56 was years, Putnam. additionbytoher herhusband parents, of she tionately known Warrenton in 1955.as the “Flower Lady.” She W. Herman Harlow; her brother, daughter George and her preceded in death by her arranged alter and occasion flowers for husband, Wendy and Terry Rose retired fromspecial the finance office at the Hodgson, Orlean, VA; one grandson, Dillon Putnam. over 60 years for the church. Warrenton Training Center in 1994. She was a Mary Jane “Janie” Harlow, 79 ofwas Orlean, VA Hodgson. Janie a retired trust officer with Marshall She is survived twoSavior daughters, Linda founding memberbyofher Our Lutheran Feb. 14,National 2021 at her at home. The passed familyaway willonreceive friends Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton Bank. She and her husband were on Rose Clara Flohr, age 95, passed peacefully Bowen andDumfries husband Michael Church on Warrenton, VA. She on Tuesday, February 9th,Rd., 2021 at Poet’s of WalkWarrenton, Sunday, 21, in2021 from PM until funeral at 1:30 founding members of the service Orleanbegins Volunteer SheFeb. was born Orlean, VA a 12:30 daughter of the Memory Care Community in Warrenton, VA. VA; active Arlene inKirtley andactivities; husbandAlter Douglas was church Guild,of PM. Interment late MarshallinBruce and Clara Mae near Orlean. Fire Department. the Putnam family cemetery, She was born in Baltimore, MD and moved to Putnam. In addition to her parents, she was Choir and in Council member. Rose was affecRoanoke, VA; Eight grandchildren: Warrenton Patricia 1955. Gould and husband Hasan; She isbe survived byOrlean her husband of 56 years, Memorial contributions may made to Volunteer Fire Dept., in death by her brother, George tionately known the Lady.” Justin Flohr and wife Casey; Kyle Kirtley, Kirtley and She wife PO Boxpreceded Rose retired from as theBrandon finance“Flower office at the Putnam. W. Herman Harlow; her daughter and her 15, Orlean, VA 20128. Warrenton Training Center in 1994. She was flowers a Elizabeth arranged alter andKyle; special occasion for husband, Deanita; Allison Bourassa and husband Ryan Kirtley, Janie was a and retiredTerry trust officer Marshall Wendy Hodgson, Orlean, VA; one grandson, Dillon Online condolences may bewith made at www.moserfuneralhome.com. founding member of Our Savior Lutheran National Bank. She and her husband were 60 years for the church. Flohr, and Alexis Flohr.over There are four great-grandchildren: Daniel Hodgson. Church on Dumfries Rd., Warrenton, VA. She founding members of the Orlean Volunteer was is active in church activities; Guild, She survived her twoAlter daughters, Linda Daggett, Mia Daggett, Gracelyn Kirtley andbyJackson Flohr. Fire Department. The family will receive friends at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton on Choir and Council member. Rose was of She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bowen and husband Michael Warrenton, Rose is preceded in death by her beloved 69affecyears, Louis S. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 from tionately known as husband the “Flower of Lady.” She W. Herman Harlow; her 12:30 daughterPM anduntil her funeral service begins at 1:30 ArlenealterKirtley and husband Douglas of PM. Flohr, Jr. and son David VA; S. Flohr. arranged and special occasion flowers for in the family near Orlean. husband, Wendy andInterment Terry Hodgson, Orlean, VA; one cemetery, grandson, Dillon over 60 will years for the church. and husbandHodgson. Roanoke, Eightand grandchildren: Patricia Gould Hasan; Funeral VA; service interment be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Orlean Volunteer Fire Dept., She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Thecared family will receive friends at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton on Justin Flohr and wife Kyle Brandon Kirtley and wife The family wishes to Casey; express their deep those who On Thursday, 11, 2021, Marie Profitt, loving Mother Bowen andKirtley, husbandgratitude Michael of to Warrenton, PO Box 15, Orlean, 20128. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 from 12:30 PM February untilVA funeral service begins Jeanette at 1:30 Deanita; Allison her Bourassa husband Ryan Douglas Kirtley,of Elizabeth VA; Arlene Kirtley Kyle; and husband for Rose during time atand Poet’s Walk. and sister, lost her Cancer at the age of 75, and passed away PM. Interment in the family cemetery, nearbattle Orlean. Online condolences may with be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com. Roanoke, VA; Eight grandchildren: Patricia Gould and husband Hasan; Flohr, and Alexis Flohr. There are at four great-grandchildren: Memorial Daniel contributions may be to Orlean Volunteer Fire Online condolences be made www.moserfuneralhome.com. peacefully at made home surrounded by Dept., her immediate family. Justin Flohr and may wife Casey; Kyle Kirtley, Brandon Kirtley and wife PO Box 15, Orlean, VA 20128. Daggett, Daggett, Gracelyn Kirtley Deanita; Allison Bourassa and husbandand Kyle;Jackson Ryan Elizabeth In lieu Mia of flowers, memorial contributions mayKirtley, beFlohr. made to OurOnline Savior She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Lillian & Robert condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com. Flohr, and Youth Alexis Flohr. are fourthe great-grandchildren: Daniel Rose is preceded in death byThere her beloved husband of 69 years, Louis Lutheran Church Group and/or Warrenton Volunteer FireS.& Landrum, Sister Virgie Bodenstein and Grandson Jacob Profitt. Daggett, Daggett,S.Gracelyn Flohr, Jr. and sonMiaDavid Flohr.Kirtley and Jackson Flohr. Rescue. Rose is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Louis S. She is survived by her loving daughters Lisa Shremshock (husband Funeral Flohr, service and will be private. Jr. and soninterment David S. Flohr. Philip), and Maria Olson. She is also survived by her Grandsons Joshua & service interment will deep be private. The familyFuneral wishes to and express their gratitude to those who cared On Thursday, February 11,Adcock, 2021, Jeanette Marie loving Mother Jesse Profitt and Bryan well as her Profitt, Sister Mildred Maurice, The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to those who cared On Thursday, February 11, 2021, Jeanette Marie Profitt, lovingas Mother for Rose during time at Poet’s sister, lost her battle with Cancer at the age of 75, and passed away for Rose her during her time at Poet’s Walk. Walk. and sister, lostand her battle with Cancer at the age of 75, and passed away Brother Thomas Landrum and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences made at Online condolences maymay be bemade atwww.moserfuneralhome.com. www.moserfuneralhome.com. peacefully at home surrounded by her immediate family. by her immediate family. peacefully atwas home surrounded Jeanette born in Oakridge, TNRobert on February 11, 1946, but lived most In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father,by Lillian In lieu ofLutheran flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior She was preceded in death her& Mother and Father, Lillian & Robert Church Youth Group and/or the Warrenton Volunteer Fire & Landrum, Sister of herBodenstein life in the of Virginia. Virgie and state Grandson Jacob Profitt.She retired after 32 years of service with Lutheran Church Fireis & Landrum, Sister Virgie Bodenstein and Grandson Jacob Profitt. Rescue. Youth Group and/or the Warrenton Volunteer She survived by U.S. her loving daughters Lisa Shremshock (husband the Postal Service (Merrifield Post Office) in 2004 to spend more Philip), and MariaShe Olson.isShe is also survived by herloving Grandsons Joshua & Rescue. survived by her daughters Lisa Shremshock (husbandher with her family. Of Mildred all herMaurice, accomplishments, she believed Jesse Profitt andtime Bryan Adcock, as well as her Sister Philip), and Maria Olson. istoalso her Grandsons Brother Thomas Landrum and several nieces andShe nephews. children and grandchildren be survived the mostbyimportant in herJoshua life. & Jeanette wasJesse born in Profitt Oakridge, and TN onBryan FebruaryAdcock, 11, 1946, but lived mostas her Sister Mildred Maurice, as well For thoseShe that new her sheofwas anwith example of a strong, independent of her life in the state of Virginia. retired after 32 and years service Brother Thomas Landrum several nieces and achieving nephews. her goals and the U.S. Postal Service (Merrifield Post Office) 2004 to spend more woman who never let inanything keep her from Jeanette was born in Oakridge, TN on February 11, 1946, but lived most time with her family. Of all her accomplishments, she believed her raising her family. It’s not the length of life children and grandchildren to be thestate most of important in her life.retired after 32 years of service with of her life in the Virginia. She – Ralph Waldo Emerson The family is honoring Jeanette’s wishes to be cremated, so we have For those that new her she was an example of a strong, independent the let U.S. Postal Service (Merrifield PostandOffice) in 2004 to spend more but the depth of life woman who never anything keep her from achieving her goals elected not to have a funeral. For those who wish to remember her, time with her family. Of all her accomplishments, she believed her in raising her family. lieu of Jeanette’s flowers, please to American Cancer – Ralph Waldo Emerson The family ischildren honoring wishes to be donate cremated, wethe have and grandchildren to beso the most important in herSociety life. in her elected not to have a funeral. For those who wish to remember her, in name. SHARE YOUR LOVED ONE’S STORY For those herCancer she was aninexample of a strong, independent lieu of flowers, please donate that to the new American Society her name. woman who never let anything keep her from achieving her goals and SHARE YOUR LOVED ONE’S STORY 540-351-1664 | www.Fauquier.com raising her family. 540-351-1664 | www.Fauquier.com – Ralph Waldo Emerson The family is honoring Jeanette’s wishes to be cremated, so we have elected not to have a funeral. For those who wish to remember her, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society in her name. SHARE YOUR LOVED ONE’S STORY
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Evelyn Mae Payne Mallory, age 98, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 11th, 2021 in Culpeper, VA. She was born on February 16th, 1922 in Marshall, VA, daughter of the late Harvey Lee & Saluda A. Payne. Evelyn was a legal secretary for many years, working in Washington D.C., Arlington and Warrenton. She is survived by her beloved husband of 77 years, James Everett Mallory, many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by four brothers, Percy, Harold, Ralph & Councill Payne; and three sisters, Amy Moore, Nellie Lawler and Emma Moore. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 19th, 2021, 11 am, at Bright View cemetery, 8265 Lunsford Rd., Warrenton, VA 20188. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Culpeper Benevolent Fund, 12425 Village Loop, Culpeper, VA 22701.
Willie Mae Anns of Bealeton, Virginia, peacefully passed away on February 6, 2021 at the age of 86. She was devoted to her family and is survived by her daughter, Gloria Crittenden and her husband, Brady; her son, Michael Anns and his wife, Donna; her daughter, Glenda Anderson and her husband, Bob; her daughter, Gina Faragher of New Jersey; her nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Wallace K. Anns; her parents, Willie and Lillie Childress; her sister, Hazel Bywaters; her brother, Raymond Childress; and a grandson, Kody Faragher. Willie Mae retired after forty years as a hairdresser. She was also a member of the Lois Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for many years. She loved camping and needlework. She was also a member of the CMA: Christian Motorcycles Association, Retreads Motorcycle Club, and Goldwing Riders Association. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 1:00 PM until the funeral service begins at 2:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 12714 Elk Run Road, Midland, VA. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 493 Blackwell Road, #319, Warrenton, VA, 20186. Live Stream Link to service: Facebook.com Mt. Carmel Church Youth and Events. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186, 540-347-3431, online condolences at:moserfuneralhome.com
Charles Lee Howdershell Charles Lee Howdershell, 93, of The Plains, VA died Dec.21, 2020. He was born, in The Plains, to Page and Leila Howdershell. Charles loved his church and had a beautiful voice. He was active in the Baptist and Episcopal church in choirs and as choir director. As a young man, he was a member of the National Cathedral Choir. He served in the U.S.Army in 1955 then married Betty Simpson in 1967. Charles was a farmer but, he and his father also had threshing rigs and threshed grain at various farms in The Plains and Marshall area. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Page, his mother, Leila, his wife, Betty, his son, Charles Lee, Jr. and his sister, Frances H. Turner. A graveside service, for the family, will be held at a later date.
Robert C. “Bob” Brill Robert C. “Bob” Brill, age 61, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on December 15, 2020, due to complications from Covid. Bob grew up in Keyser, West Virginia, and graduated Keyser High School in 1977. He attended Potomac State University in Keyser for two years before transferring to West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1981. Bob then earned his Masters of Professional Accountancy from West Virginia University in 1982 and passed the Certified Public Accountant exam in 1986. He remained a lifelong fan of the West Virginia University Mountaineers and was a member of the West Virginia University Alumni Association. Bob was an Analyst at the Grant County PUD office in Ephrata, Washington, for the past two years. Prior to that, Bob held the position of Rate Analyst for the Public Utilities Commission at the State of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota. He also served as a Rate Analyst for Columbia Gas/NiSource in Charleston, West Virginia, and later in Fairfax, Virginia, from 1986 - 2000. He worked as a member of the State of West Virginia Public Service Commission in Charleston, West Virginia, from 1982 - 1986. Bob also had his own company, Triple Play Collectibles, through which he sold sports memorabilia. Bob previously resided in Rosemount, Minnesota; Remington, Virginia; and Charleston, West Virginia. Bob is survived by his wife of 36 years Darlena Brill; sons Ian R. Brill (and his wife Lauren) of Warrenton, Virginia and Peyton M. Brill of St. Paul, Minnesota; daughter Sarah M. Brill of Rosemount, Minnesota; granddaughters Scarlett Brill and Harper Settle; and sister Jane M. Brill of Alexandria, Virginia. He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Nancy Brill of Keyser, WV. There is no memorial planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bob’s name to Dog Bless Rescue Advocacy, PO Box 11191, Charleston, West Virginia, 25339 or at www. DogBlessWV.org. Condolences can be sent to his wife Darlena at thebrillfive@msn.com or at 4153 Hedman Court, Moses Lake, Washington, 98837.
LASTING IMAGES The traditional iconography etched into the headstones of old tombstones may serve as inspiration for people wishing to make lasting statements on their own gravestones. Here follows the meaning of some popular symbols: A weeping tree indicates mourning or natural grief. Clasped hands are indicative of farewells said at death, while a hand pointing upward indicates the pathway to heavenly reward. An urn symbolizes immortality. An angel blowing a trumpet indicates resurrection, as does a flying dove. Wheat sheaves represent the divine harvest, and a wreath signifies victory over death. Flowers represent the fragility of life, and plucked flowers indicate the premature death of a life in bloom. A lion is indicative of courage, while an arrow represents mortality. Funerals are a significant milestone in anyone’s life, and a funeral service is just one of the many available options for paying last respects to a loved one. Funeral homes offer multiple endof-life ceremonies (such as graveside and memorial services), which are flexible and economical alternatives to a traditional funeral. MOSER FUNERAL HOME can assist you in planning and coordinating all of the details. For more information, please call (540) 347-3431. We welcome you to stop by our tastefully appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, and be sure to ask about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, located just outside of Warrenton.
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Warrenton Mini Storage, wishing to avail themselves of the provisions under the VA Code Sec. 55-419 Virginia Self Storage Act, hereby gives advertisement of the sale under said act to wit; On February 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM will conduct a public auction, with BIDDING TO INITIATE ON February 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM at www. lockerfox.com, and PAYMENT IN CASH and pick up of goods at Warrenton Mini Storage, 6437 Old Meetze Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187. The public is invited to attend at lockerfox.com. Sale is subject to adjournment. AUCTION LOCATION: www.lockerfox.com PICKUP LOCATION: WARRENTON MINI STORAGE MAY SELL CONTENTS OF UNIT NO.: A 02 A 112 C 116H A 150 A 246 NOTE: ALL UNITS SOLD COMPLETE TERMS: CASH ONLY
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Chapter 90 of the Special Forces Association is looking for active duty, former and retired members of the U.S. Army Special Forces to join our Chapter. Chapter 90 meets monthly at the VFW post in Fredericksburg and also over “Zoom” for those who cannot attend in person. We are a large group of former Green Berets who now hold charitable golf tournaments, gun raffles, and other activities through the year to support veteran focused Charities such as Special Operations Warrior Foundation, The Fisher House, Purple Heart Homes and many local charities. Visit our website at www.sfach90.org to learn more or send us an email at SFA_Chapter90@hotmail.com if you want to contact us. We have a lot of fun and promise not to bore you!
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Pre-spring cleaning in the Cemetery by removing all winter / Christmas flowers. All arrangements, decorations or flowers that are dead, dried up, faded or fallen apart will be removed the week of February 22, 2021. All items such as vases, saddles, baskets, etc., that you wish to keep, will need to be removed prior to that date. Then the Town will be doing a pre-check / cleaning prior to Mother’s Day and again prior to Memorial Day, so if you have any items, arrangements or containers that may have fallen off or needing attention, please take care of prior to these days. The Town appreciates your cooperation and if you have any questions or concerns, please call Public Works at 347-1858.
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OUR FOOD PANTRY IS EMPTY SALVATION ARMY NEEDS YOUR HELP
At the Salvation Army of the Virginia Piedmont, we serve thousands of residents in Fauquier, Culpeper and Orange counties 365 days a year.
Every donation helps; however, we are most in need of the following: CANNED VEGETABLES & FRUIT CANNED MEAT SPAGHETTI SAUCE PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY RICE, PASTA INSTANT MASHED POTATOES DIAPERS SIZES 4-6, BABY WIPES BABY FOOD
Donations of food pantry goods are joyfully accepted at our two pantries located at 62 Waterloo St, Warrenton, VA 20188 weekdays from 9-5; and 133 E. Culpeper St, Culpeper, VA 22701 on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9-5 and Friday from 9-1 as well as Monetary donations can safely be received via our mailing address of P.O. Box 3474, Warrenton, VA 20188. Thank you. We appreciate you.
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Legal Notices
NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MARCH 4, 2021 The Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia to consider the following items: 1. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-21-014304 – WYATT & HEEJEONG LATIMER (OWNERS)/CONSERVATION FORESTS (APPLICANT) – CONSERVATION FORESTS SAWMILL – An application to approve a Category 17 Special Permit to allow the operation of a sawmill, PIN 6041-89-5220-000, located at 2745 Delaplane Grade Road, Marshall District, Delaplane, Virginia. (Lauren Runyan, Staff) Note: The public hearing was closed on February 4, 2021. 2. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-20-012487 – DEBRA McKAY DODGE (OWNER/ APPLICANT) – DODGE TOURIST HOME – An application for a Category 3 Special Permit to operate a tourist home, PIN 6925-39-3260-000, located at 6643 Tapps Ford Road, Marshall District, Amissville, Virginia. (Kara Krantz, Staff) 3. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-21-014385 – SAINT PATRICK ORTHODOX CHURCH, INC. (OWNER)/FATHER CHARLES PATRICK CARDINE (APPLICANT) – SAINT PATRICK ORTHODOX CHURCH – An application to amend a previously approved Category 6 Special Permit (SPPT13-CR-008) to allow the expansion of an existing place of worship, PIN 6980-75-3236-000, located at 6580 Balls Mill Road, Cedar Run District, Bealeton, Virginia. (Lauren Runyan, Staff) 4. SPECIAL PERMIT – SPPT-21-014403 – HIDDEN CREEK FARM, LLC & ICOT HOLDINGS, LC (OWNERS)/HIDDEN CREEK FARM, LLC (APPLICANT) – HIDDEN CREEK FARM – An application for a Category 3 Special Permit to operate a tourist home, PIN 6032-46-4431-000, 6032-58-7311-000, 6032-65-9161-000 and 6032-78-8544-000, located at 2591 Triplett Turn and 10562 Josiah Adams Place, Marshall District, Delaplane, Virginia. (Kara Krantz, Staff) The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home. Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: http://agenda.fauquiercounty.gov/. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Due to the threat to public health and safety of the residents of Fauquier County from exposure to COVID-19, and pursuant to the County’s emergency continuity of government ordinance adopted April 9, 2020, citizens are encouraged to participate virtually in this process. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.
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Full name(s) of owner(s): MY SWEET THYME LLC Trading as: MY SWEET THYME 8549 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville, Fauquier, Virginia 20184-1837 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Mixed Beverage Limited Caterer license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Rejane Monday
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY; DAVID CURTIS WALKER, Plaintiff, v. JENNIFER ANNE WALKER , Defendant. Case No.: CL20-111 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is Plaintiff’s request for a divorce a vinculo martimonii from Defendant. Pursuant to Va. Code §20-104, diligence has been used on behalf of the plaintiff to ascertain in what county or city such defendant is, without effect. Defendant’s last known address is 7245 Twilight Court, Warrenton, VA 20187. Therefore, it is: ADJUDGED, ORDERED, and DECREED that this Order be published in the Fauquier Times once per week for four consecutive weeks and that the parties appear before this Court on or before Friday, March 12, 2021 at 8:30 A.M. and do what is necessary to protect their interests. THIS CAUSE IS CONTINUED. ENTERED this 14th day of January, 2021. James E. Plowman, JUDGE I ASK FOR THIS: John C. Clark (VSB: 71927) Howard, Clark & Howard, PLC 7 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 Tel: 540-422-0100 jcc@hchlawva.com Counsel for Plaintiff
Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
Full name(s) of owner(s): JUDY LISSETT BAUER Trading as: CALVERTON CORNER STORE 4133 Catlett Road, Catlett, Fauquier, Virginia 20119 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine and Beer Off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Judy Lissette Bauer Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
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Citizens desiring to participate in the meeting remotely are required to register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website at: www.fauquiercounty. gov/BZAVirtualMeeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Participants will be required to wear a face covering and maintain strict social distancing measures that may involve waiting in line outside of the building. 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 Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate, at (540) 422-8210.
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Employment RETIRED, & looking for PT work? We have an opening for an outside: PROPERTY INSPECTOR
1-2 days per week. Prince William and Fairfax County. Generous pay & mileage allowance.
Contact Mark@ 703-368-7088
Full Time Employment
Now Hiring Teachers!
Join us the week of March 15, 2021 Interview Virtually with school division administrators. To register, visit: jobs.fauquiercounty.gov
Full Time Employment Micron Technology, Inc. has openings for Engineers- CMP Process in Manassas, VA. Work with the team to identify sources/causes of variation in processes, yields, and defectivity in the area and drive activities to reduce or eliminate them. Mail resume to Nate Burt, 4000 N Flash Drive, MS 2-702, Lehi, Utah 84043. Please reference Job #10878.2493.
Full Time Employment
Administrative Assistant Warrenton VA firm has an immediate FT position for an admin assistant. Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, MS Word experience and Excel knowledge a must. Training will be provided. Send resume and salary expectations MKA via email at: info@mkassociates.com
Full Time Employment
LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS Full or Part Time
Walnut Grove Child Care 540-347-0116 or 540-349-9656
Full Time Employment
Full Time Employment
Full Time Employment
Site Work Estimator/ Project Manager
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AND SALES
LEGAL SECRETARY/ ASSISTANT
Our established excavation company has an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator to join our team. Our company has been serving Fauquier, Rappahannock, Loudoun, Culpeper, Madison and Albemarle Counties for more than 30 years. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in site work estimating, be organized, motivated, and detailoriented. We are offering competitive salary commensurate with experience along with benefits. Responsibilities will include site work estimating, project management, interaction with clients, fellow workers, and subcontractors. This position reports to the owner/president. Email resume to: monomoy7@aol.com
PT for Fire Protection Co. 4 days/week, Fauquier area. Retires Welcome. We will train in sales & service of fire extinguishers. Co. vehicle provided, good driving record req.d. Contact Henry @ 800-892-1012
Full Time Employment Richmark Site Services, LLC is actively seeking
EXP´D PIPE CREW MEMBERS SKILLED LABORERS TAILMEN & PIPE LAYERS
are encouraged to apply by contacting Richard Owens at 703-928-4325
Full Time Employment
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Are you looking to make an impact in your community? Fauquier County Public Schools needs you! Fill one of these vital roles today! Immediately Hiring For: Bus Drivers: Paid CDL Training , Starting Rate $16.98 Bus Aide: Paid Training, Starting Rate $11.60 School Health Nurse, RN: Must be a Licensed RN Multiple Short and Long Term Substitute Positions Apply today at: jobs.fauquiercounty.gov or call us at (540) 422-8300
Full Time Employment
Full time for our Washington, VA, office. Active practice requires contact with public, good communication and computer skills. Ability to work independently, with attention to detail. Exp preferred, but not required. Send resume, references & salary requirements to Walker Jones, PC, Attn: Lora Goff, 31 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 2 0 1 8 6 o r e m a i l h i r i n g @ walkerjoneslaw.com.
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Flaggers Full time, to provide traffic control & safety around construction sites. A valid driver license & clean driving record a must. Starting $13/hr & scheduled raises. Company-paid medical & dental premiums.
Please fill out an application at careers.trafficplan.com or come to our office Tuesdays or Thursdays (8am-10am).7855 Progress Ct., Suite 103; Gainesville, VA
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EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES AT OUR MIDLAND, VIRGINIA PLANT
• Concrete Manufacturing Technician • Quality Control Manager • Steel Shop Team Member • Sales Representative
MAKE YOUR MOVE TODAY! For these and other FT/PT positions go to SmithMidland.com/careers or call Human Resources: 540-439-3266 ext. 148
Experienced welder needed in all types of welding 540-347-9026 545
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For my mother. Ability to drive, lift, cook, & dress her. Approx. 51 hrs. wk. M o n . - S u n . Backgrd./credit ck. & drug screen. References a must. 229.300.1497
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
If you’ve ever wanted to be an administrator with Fauquier County Public Schools now is the time to apply. We are currently accepting applications for the Assistant Principal Pool. Possible vacancies include Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Must have or be eligible for Virginia teaching certification with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision, PK-12. Submit an online application, visit http://jobs.fauquiercounty.gov/ .
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CAREGIVER
Seeking caring & personable person to care for elderly mother in Warrenton. Requires lifting, feeding, & dressing. Approx. 51/hrs/wk Mon.Sun. Background & drug screen req´d. 229.300.1497.
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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Professional Services
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BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Moving/Storage
Power Washing
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DAVE THE MOVER LLC HONEST & CAPABLE WE PUT OUR HEART INTO EVERY MOVE!
www.DaveTheMover.com 540.229.999/Mobile 540.439.4000 Local
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Help us celebrate our 2020 Award Winners Tammy Roop 540.270.9409 Centurion Producer Award
Brenda Rich 540.270.1659 Quality Service Producer Award Centurion Producer Award Kateland Rich Flinn 540.270.8558 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award Masters Ruby Award
Mary Ann Dubell 540.212.1100 Centurion Producer Award President's Producer Award Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award
Kim Herrewig 703.501.0072 Quality Service Producer Award Masters Ruby Award
Diane Quigley 703.732.5952 Masters Ruby Award
Christine Duvall 540.270.6344 Centurion Producer Award Quality Service Producer Award
Beth Liles 540.717.2337 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award
Mandy Brown 540.718.2459 Masters Emerald Award Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award
Alex Wood 540.222.7700 Masters Diamond Award
Stephanie Wayne 703.965.1643 Masters Emerald Award
Edie Grassi 540.878.1308 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award Masters Ruby Award
Paulina Stowell 571.275.8646 Centurion Producer Award
Lisa Lisjak 703.499.2622 Quality Service Producer Award Masters Diamond Award
Kathy Holster 703.930.0453 Quality Service Producer Award
Julia Foard-Lynch 540.270.4274 Masters Emerald Award
Cliff Weeks 910.391.5236 Masters Emerald Award
Jackie Douglass 540.687.1263 Quality Service Producer Award
Beth Kramer 571.220.2662 Masters Emerald Award
Cathy Kane Team 703.868.1976
Cathy Kane Melinda Livingston Frank Martin 540.270.1494 703.868.1976 703.472.1400
Centurion Team Award Quality Service Award
We are very proud of the individual and collective accomplishments of our team. We remain grateful for the outstanding community relationships that fueled this success. Call your friends to celebrate! Gainesville-8074 Crescent Park Dr | 703.753.7910 Warrenton-559 Frost Ave #100 | 540.349.1221
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