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Civil rights vigils keep marching on TIMES STAFF PHOTO/CHER MUZYK

Members of the Black Lives Matter Vigil for Action demonstrate along Alexandria Pike next to Eva Walker Park in Warrenton. The group has held weekly vigils since June 20, 2020.

Black Lives Matter group seeks return to Courthouse Square

By Cher Muzyk

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

For Kevin Berry, every weekly Black Lives Matter vigil in Warrenton is a small step forward in the long march toward equal rights spanning generations.

Berry, 60, of Bealeton, who is Black, said he’s attended the vigils for almost three years because the fight for racial justice has not yet been won.

“What’s bad is we’re fighting the same fight that we did 50 years ago, 100 years ago, 200 years ago,” he said. “It’s the same fight. We’re here to ask for equal rights. Nothing special.”

In April, the group is expected to hold its 200th weekly vigil. And group members know there are critics who see them as an annoyance who wish they

would just go away. It only strengthens their resolve.

“We are not going anywhere,” Berry said.

Black Lives Matters protests exploded across the country in the summer of 2020 in the wake of high-profile police brutality cases, most notably the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by a white Minneapolis police officer that was captured on video and widely shared, stoking outrage.

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New tests aim to find sources of ‘forever chemicals’ in the Occoquan Reservoir An aerial view of the Occoquan Reservoir, which is the drinking water source for 800,000 residents in eastern Prince William and Fairfax counties.

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Vint Hill could be among contamination sites, experts say

By Hunter Savery

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

“Forever chemicals” are toxic, widespread and nearly impossible to destroy — and they’re moving from polluted sites into local waterways.

Now, tests are underway which could help determine whether PFAS contamination coming from the former Army base at Vint Hill is impacting the Occoquan Reservoir, a drinking water source for 800,000 people in Northern Virginia.

PFAS compounds have been found in multiple waterways in Fauquier and Prince William counties, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. South Run, Broad Run and the Occoquan Reservoir have all tested positive for PFAS. The two smaller waterways — South Run and Broad Run — are connected to tributaries that flow from Vint Hill to the Occoquan Reservoir.

Located at the border of Fauquier and Prince William counties, Vint Hill is a former U.S. Army base that’s now home to a mix of homes and businesses. For the past several years, See PFAS, page 4

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the traffic issue. The town tried a temporary traffic pattern that involved restricting left turns at the intersection of Main Street and Alexandria Pike.

Based on feedback from residents, the town expects to try out another traffic pattern in the coming weeks, Lyndie Paul, the town’s communications manager, told the Fauquier Times.

Paul said assessing traffic and pedestrian safety at the courthouse intersection is expected to take four to five more months. When the process is complete, the results will be presented to the town council, and the weekly demonstrators “will be notified,” Paul said.

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From the start, the purpose of the local vigils was to demand real change, forcing police and others to reconsider their actions and understand the grave risks Black people face when navigating racism and discrimination.

“This is representative democracy in action,” said Scott Christian, one of the group’s organizers, who is white. “At Vigil for Action, our whole deal is this is just a vigil to remind people that we need to be taking action.”

In Fauquier County, Christian does not shy away from the fact that most of the protesters are white.

“People say, ‘Well, why don’t you have more Black people there?’” Christian said. “Well, they’re only 7% of the population here.”

Mary Haak, 68, of Orlean, who is white, said the community must confront this challenge.

“We have a problem in Fauquier County with racism that a lot of people don’t want to acknowledge,” she said. “We are making a difference because white people are figuring out it’s okay to take a stand against racism.”

Still seeking a return to Courthouse Square

The vigils began on Main Street in Warrenton near the county courthouse and counter protests sometimes led to tense exchanges. Citing traffic concerns with so many people close to the busy intersection, Police Chief Timothy Carter, who is Black, recommended the vigils be moved. The Warrenton Town Council backed the decision in June that relocated the group a couple blocks away — and out of sight of Main Street businesses and shoppers — to Eva Walker Park.

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A Black Lives Matter sign stands near a weekly Black Lives Matter Vigil for Action gathering near Eva Walker Park.

Demonstrators are eager to return to Courthouse Square.

“The Courthouse Square is a good place to gather,” Christian said. “It represents democracy in our community. So, the idea of it not being available to anybody just seems like a loss to the county.”

Some protesters are angry that the move made the vigils less visible.

“It’s not right that we’ve been consigned to this place,” said Jon Trevathan, 75, who is white, referring to the park. “The passersby are much fewer in terms of the vehicles. We have no pedestrian traffic.”

The group is applying “gentle pressure” on the town to allow a return to Courthouse Square, said Trevathan, who lives in Warrenton.

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At a recent Saturday vigil, the mood was positive. The 30 participants were mostly white and mostly retirees. They stood on the side of the road holding anti-racist signs with slogans such as “Black Lives Matter,” “Learn the History,” “Listen to the stories” and “Liberty and Justice for All.” Christian said something wonderful has resulted from spending so much time together over the years: increasing fellowship among the members.

Showing up each week meant showing up for each other. As a result, the group became stronger in its commitment to the cause, he said.

“It’s something that we didn’t envision in the beginning because it was all about responding to the events of 2020,” Christian said. “Because of the pandemic, this became the one place people could see each other. (It was) not in our plan at all, but it’s developed a really tight community.”

Stronger bonds have strengthened the group’s resolve. They are often asked why they are still protesting or told that they should give up the weekly vigil.

“It’s always white people asking us when we’ll stop the vigils,” said Colleen Taylor, 59, of Warrenton, who is white. “When Black folks tell us to stop, we’ll stop.”

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A once-beloved restaurant reborn as affordable housing Shuttered Ben and Mary’s Steakhouse is now 4 new apartments

By Hunter Savery

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

A local housing nonprofit had unveiled a novel solution to Fauquier County’s affordable housing crunch: conversion of a once-beloved restaurant into four new apartments.

Ben and Mary’s Steakhouse, once a landmark on U.S. 17, made its big debut Friday, Feb. 16 as four units of affordable housing. The former restaurant now holds two one-bedroom and two two-bedroom apartments designed for lower-income residents.

The new apartments are part of Foothills Housing Corporation’s Fletcherville community, which features 39 housing units situated on 26 acres. The Ben and Mary’s building, a former commercial property, strikes a different profile from the houses and duplexes that make up the rest of the community.

The previously bustling kitchen is now an open and well-lit two-bedroom apartment, but Terry Golightly, whose parents ran the restaurant for many years, had no trouble recognizing the place. Golightly’s parents, Ben and Mary, were the namesakes of the restaurant.

Golightly pointed out the door where the restaurant received deliv-

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Those involved in the transformation project include, from left, Dominion Construction Group Superintendent Jason Baldwin; Foothills Housing Corporation Executive Director John Reid; Foothills Housing Corporation Treasurer Sarah Godfrey; Dominion Construction Group VP Naomi Devine; Terry Golightly; Nancy Golightly; and Max Tufts Jr. eries and a window once shattered by an airborne potato.

“We had to dump the potatoes into the peeler. Well, being athletes, my brother and I didn’t want to do that,” he recalled. “So, we would stand 10 to 20 feet away and throw the potatoes into the peeler. There was a window behind the peeler, and we blew out that window. ... Dad got so upset about it that he wouldn’t put the window back. He put plywood on the window, and we would just bounce potatoes off the plywood and into the peeler.”

With anecdotes being shared about the former restaurant, the open house felt more like a large family gathering than a typical real estate event. In fact, Golightly was delighted to discover that he and Dominion

Construction Group’s Jason Baldwin are cousins. Other locals checking out the new apartments shared their memories of Ben and Mary’s pickle and cheese platters and its status as a Fauquier County landmark.

“Our mother was very kind, and she would be really happy about being able to help somebody else,” said Golightly, holding back tears. “And turning it into apartments, so people are getting an opportunity to better themselves and have a nice place to live. Our mother would be very, very happy about that. Dad would, too.”

John Reid, executive director of Foothills Housing Corporation, plans to honor the legacy of Ben and Mary’s by having a new sign affixed to the building’s chimney for all to see. The sign will simply say Ben

and Mary’s, minus the steakhouse, but will allow the building to remain a landmark for Fauquier County drivers.

The Golightlys sold the restaurant in 1996. Another restaurant opened there in 2011 but was shuttered by 2013. Foothills Housing Corporation bought the property in December 2018 as part of the Fletcherville Estates.

“We had never converted a restaurant before,” said Reid. “When we bought this community in 2018, Ben and Mary’s came with it. So, we tried to figure out what to do with it and, at some point, we realized we could go through some public hearings and get it rezoned.”

The apartments are reserved for individuals or families making up to 80% of the local median income.

For an individual in Fauquier County, that amounts to $55,000 per year.

Foothills Housing Corporation is leasing the one-bedroom apartments for $1,100 per month and the two-bedroom units for $1,300 per month.

Half of the apartments were already spoken for by the day of the open house, underscoring the high demand for affordable housing in Fauquier County.

For more information about Foothills Housing Corporation, visit fhcorp.org or call 540-341-2805.

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More than just drinking water

An aerial view of Vint Hill, a former Army base on the Prince William and Fauquier border where the Department of Defense has been monitoring PFAS contamination tied to a former fire training pit.

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New tests aim to find sources of ‘forever chemicals’ in the Occoquan Reservoir PFAS, from page 1 the U.S. Department of Defense has been monitoring PFAS contamination at Vint Hill that is believed to be tied to a former burn pit where soldiers practiced putting out fires with firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals, which then leached into the soil and the groundwater.

Some of the agency’s tests have shown PFAS levels in groundwater wells at the facility as high as 1,200 parts per trillion — 300 times higher than the EPA’s proposed limit for drinking water of 4 parts per trillion.

While testing has not yet tied Vint Hill PFAS contamination to the Occoquan Reservoir, a 2021 report from the Army Corps of Engineers shows that groundwater from Vint Hill flows into the Occoquan watershed.

“Vint Hill would be a really important question,” said Stanley Grant, director of Virginia Tech’s Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory, which, among other things, is charged with monitoring pollution in the waterway.

Armed with $750,000 in new equipment, the Occoquan lab began a new effort in February to test samples from throughout the Occoquan watershed to determine where the PFAS in the reservoir is coming from.

Susan Miller, a spokesperson for Fairfax Water, said that the new testing will help “provide the scientific foundation necessary to support efforts to reduce or eliminate sources of PFAS within the Occoquan watershed.”

Tests conducted by Fairfax Water in September found levels of both PFOA and PFOS above the EPA’s proposed limit of 4 parts per trillion in the Occoquan watershed. Tests from the Potomac watershed have remained consistently lower, according to data provided by Fairfax Water.

Grant said it’s too early to draw conclusions about the sources of contamination in the Occoquan watershed but that investigating possible sources

such as Vint Hill is the right approach.

PFAS chemicals, an abbreviation for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are manmade and now found across the globe in an estimated 45% of public drinking water systems, according to a recent study. The chemicals do not break down under normal environmental conditions and can remain in the soil indefinitely. They also accumulate in the human body, persist for years, and are tied to cancer and numerous other health problems.

The EPA is finalizing a proposed limit on these chemicals that would reduce the permissible limit in drinking water to just 4 parts per trillion, down from the current standard of 70 parts per trillion. For reference, one part per trillion is the equivalent of one drop of water in three Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Kirin Furst, an assistant professor of environmental engineering at George Mason University, is also cautious about drawing final conclusions but agreed that Vint Hill is consistent with other known contamination sites.

“It seems totally reasonable that contamination is spreading from the burn pit and sludge fields,” Furst said. “PFAS is going to be mobilized; it does not stay put. We know that for a fact.”

Both Grant and Furst agree that more research should be conducted at Vint Hill to determine the site’s potential risks.

Vint Hill residents have continued to express concerns about the safety of their drinking water supply since the Fauquier Times first reported on the issue last summer.

The area’s drinking water is provided by Buckland Water and Sanitation, a private company, and is distributed by the Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority.

Buckland has been testing Vint Hill wells for PFAS for years but did not provide the results to Vint Hill residents — or Fauquier Coun-

ty water officials — until after the Fauquier Times wrote about Department of Defense tests that showed some drinking water wells exceeded the EPA’s proposed new standard for PFAS levels in drinking water.

The Army has been providing bottled water to four “off-post” homes since 2021 after a shared drinking water well tested above the current PFAS standard of 70 parts per trillion, according to an Army spokesperson.

During a homeowner’s meeting in October, Buckland Water announced it was launching a new round of “at-the-tap” testing. But, as of this month, neither residents nor Fauquier County water officials have seen the results of those tests.

Calls and emails to Buckland Water and Sanitation for comment have not been returned.

Fauquier County Supervisor Ike Broaddus ordered his own round of PFAS testing at his business, Old Bust Head Brewing Company, around the same time last fall. Results from these tests show PFOA and PFOS levels hovering slightly above or below the proposed limit of 4 parts per trillion.

Broaddus represents the Scott District, which includes Vint Hill, on the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, and his brewery is also located in Vint Hill

A widespread problem

Furst noted that there are dozens of sources of PFAS contamination in Northern Virginia, including airports like Dulles International and Manassas Regional. In fact, a 2020 fire sprinkler system malfunction at Mannassas Regional Airport caused large quantities of firefighting foam to spill across the tarmac and nearby roadways. Furst identified that spill as contributing to PFAS pollution in the Occoquan River.

There are everyday causes of contamination as well.

Much of Furst’s research has ex-

Forever chemical contamination is not only a threat to human health, but to entire ecosystems.

In September, the Environmental Working Group published a peerreviewed study revealing that more than 120 PFAS substances have been found in more than 625 different animal species.

Wild Virginia, a Charlottesvillebased environmental advocacy group, recently raised the alarm about potential harm to Virginia wildlife from forever chemicals.

The Virginia Department of Health found PFAS in fish tissue in several areas of the commonwealth, though testing has been limited.

Across the water in Maryland, state officials recently announced a new fish consumption advisory based on PFAS sampling results.

The Maryland Department of the Environment recommended that consumers limit their intake of smallmouth bass, sunfish and white perch, among other species.

Virginia has not issued any PFAS advisory for fish, though there are multiple local advisories related to PCB contamination. Research conducted by a former student of Furst’s found that freshwater clams in Bull Run and Fairfax’s Cub Run had accumulated high quantities of PFAS.

Safe water at home

The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit environmental research and advocacy group, maintains a list of effective at-home filters, with prices starting as low as $19. amined the role of septic systems in polluting local aquifers with forever chemicals. Scientists are only beginning to fully understand the scope and causes of PFAS contamination in surface and groundwater.

PFAS is not only a concern for public water systems — which might have to spend millions to filter out PFAS if the proposed EPA limit is finalized — but also for private well owners.

In November, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources revealed that seven out of 10 private wells in the state tested positive for at least one form of PFAS. No comparable study has been undertaken in Virginia, however, and well owners would have to pay for their own testing to determine if their water is contaminated, according to VDH. Scientific studies have tied forever chemical exposure to various forms of cancer, immune system disorders, reproductive issues and other ailments.

“It’s been found to have adverse effects in every organ system in the body. Which is very concerning,” Elsie Sunderland, the Fred Kavli Professor of Environmental Chemistry at Harvard University, told the Fauquier Times.

“The challenge is that not any one individual will see the outcomes but looking at the data you see a whole lot of problems,” Sunderland said.

Reach Hunter Savery at hsavery@fauquier.com.

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Orlean’s Daniels sisters are horse quiz champions Local pony club kept it all in the family at regional rally

The three Daniels sisters, from left, Marabelle, 8; Caralyn, 12; and Ansley, 10, won the competitive D-level division at the recent U.S. Pony Club Virginia Region quiz rally. The three are Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club members and live in Orlean.

By Betsy Burke Parker

Special to the Fauquier Times

Three Fauquier County sisters dominated an annual Virginia quiz competition by besting the competition with their knowledge and understanding of horses and horse care.

The Daniel sisters of Orleans — team captain Caralyn, 12; Ansley, 10; and Marabelle, 8 — came out on top in a field of nearly 100 equestrian youth who competed in the unmounted Virginia Region event held at Frying Pan Park in Herndon on Feb. 4.

Questions on saddlery, stable management and horse care are presented in verbal and written essay format. The sisters propelled the Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club to its first team win since 2020.

“I’m so proud of our local team members,” said Kim Poe, the club’s co-district commissioner and joint-master of the Old Dominion Hounds. “They put in the hours to make the team so successful.”

In addition to winning for best combined score in the D-rated division, Ansley — who has a D-2 rating, was also high-point individual at her level.

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national youth riding and horsemanship club based on the British Pony Club system, with ratings from D level to the top A level. Many Olympic champions, including 2000 individual equestrian gold medalist David O’Connor of The Plains, credit Pony Club for jump-starting their professional careers.

The Daniels are home-schooled by their parents, Suzanne and Jacob Daniel, on their farm, directly across the road from the Old Dominion Hounds kennels. Suzanne said their education, equestrian and general, has been super-charged because

they help daily with the Old Dominion hounds and staff horses. She said they learn animal husbandry as well as applied math, science, history and more.

This was the first time the three sisters had competed on a team together.

Suzanne Daniel said she was shocked the team did so well because the girls seemed to study very little.

“But then I realized how much they live this horse life every day,” she said.

Through close working rela-

tionships with local professionals such as Poe, Old Dominion Hounds joint-master Debbie Welch (herself a pony club grad and former commissioner), the huntsman, hunt staff and others, Suzanne Daniel said her daughters are learning the proper way of doing things, including safety.

“They love their ponies and, therefore, want to learn about them and how to become better riders and horsewomen,” she said. “It’s not just study from a textbook — this is hands-on learning. The girls have a unique advantage because they have each other to share this passion with.

And the passion drives curiosity.

They motivate and help each other.”

Ansley Daniel can feel the benefits of being around the club’s staff and horses.

“Observing all I can, whether at rallies, lessons, hunting with Old Dominion Hounds or caring for the horses at home, helps me learn and encourages me to learn even more,” she said.

Though winning at regionals qualifies them for the U.S. Pony Club national rally this summer in Kentucky, Suzanne Daniel said the family made the difficult decision that the kids would attend pony club riding camp in England in July.

“We had to choose one or the other!” she said.

Find membership details at olddominionhoundsponyclub.com.

Fauquier schools to provide free breakfast for a week in March School division hopes to extend the program through May

By Meghan Mangrum

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Starting next week, all Fauquier County Public Schools students will have access to free breakfast regardless of income or eligibility for at least one week — and the school board will soon decide whether to extend the program until the end of May. The effort is part of National

School Breakfast Week, which is aimed at recognizing the importance of a nutritious school breakfast. The school board is set to vote on the extension March 11.

“It’s really about having equity across all schools regardless of who is eligible,” the division’s School Nutrition Director SueAnn Fox said Monday.

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“There’s no 5-acre land out there.

There’s a handful of 1- and 2-acre pieces. And that’s it.”

The rush into Prince William began about a decade ago as land prices in Loudoun reached $2 million to $3 million an acre. Data centers wanted to find cheaper land but still be near Loudoun because the proximity helped the data centers share data in just milliseconds. They were also attracted by Prince William’s lower property tax rates. Democrats who held a majority of the seats on the Prince William Board of Supervisors were captivated by the promise of hefty tax revenue to fund priorities such as school construction and pay raises for teachers, firefighters and other public employees.

But as data centers spread across the county, they kindled fear among conservationists and residents. Eventually, those concerns evolved into angry protests and even lawsuits. The backlash helped unseat Ann Wheeler, the Democratic chair of the board of supervisors and a champion for data centers. Her defeat last year by Deshundra Jefferson, a more data-center-wary Democrat, surprised many observers.

In an interview last week, Jefferson expressed caution about allowing data centers to gobble up more undeveloped land in the county.

“We need to get a handle on what’s in the pipeline,” she said. “We need to get a handle on how we’re taxing them. I mean, we shouldn’t act like we’re so lucky to have them here.

We’ve got to treat them as we treat any other business.”

Jefferson acknowledged that data centers have their pluses: They don’t bring a lot of children into the school system, which would require more spending on schools. And they don’t add much traffic to already busy county roads. What they do create is a hefty revenue stream.

Jefferson thinks they should pay even more.

In their budget talks, the supervisors voted to tentatively raise the data center tax rate another $1.55 to $3.70

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Virginia’s Loudoun County is widely recognized as the “data center capital of the world,” but it looks like Prince William County is poised to wrest away that title.

Loudoun County has more than 160 data center buildings, with floor space totaling 31 million square feet. That’s about the size of New York’s Central Park. County officials say they expect to top out at 40 million square feet in the next decade.

But an analysis by the Prince William Times finds Prince William County will overtake Loudoun County in data center development and go well beyond those numbers.

Today, Prince William County has at least 44 data center buildings totaling 8.3 million square feet. Adding what’s under construction, already approved or otherwise underway, the county could have more than 80 million square feet of data center space.

That’s enough to make Prince William County the data center capital of the world twice over. The question is, how long will it take?

When Prince William County will go to No. 1 is hard to gauge. In recent years, the county has been building about a million square feet of data center space annually, and power availability could become an issue. It will take huge amounts of electricity to power that many data centers.

But already, the county has its own data center alley, located mostly inside the county’s “data center opportunity zone overlay district,” an area that comprises more than 10,000 acres designated for data center development.

And construction appears to be on the upswing: The county’s finance office says 4.6 million square feet of new data centers are being built right now.

“Some would say, ‘That’s great; that’s wonderful,’” said newly seated Supervisor Tom Gordy, a Republican who represents the Brentsville District, where much of the data center growth is concentrated. “But with that also comes all the power line infrastructure (and) the development issues, such as blasting rock, vehicle noise, light pollution — things that we’ve been experiencing in my district with current projects under construction.”

Data center opponents cite other concerns as well: the huge buildings that sometimes don’t blend in with neighboring development; the nonstop buzzing that some emit from their air-conditioning systems; their massive power demand; and how all that development and power use could affect the environment.

Consider one impact on the local economy: Gordy said the very high prices data center developers will pay for land has resulted in higher land assessments — and higher taxes — for many businesses.

Another impact of the data center gold rush in Prince William County is that it appears to have gobbled up much of the commercial and industrial land that was once hoped to be available for other industries.

“Try to find land; try to find any land,” said Carter Wiley, a real estate

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By Peter Cary

Piedmont Journalism Foundation

in assessed value. That would generate $50 million for county services and local schools. Already, data centers and property zoned for them generate about $114 million in annual tax revenue or Prince William County, more than 10 times what they produced a decade ago.

How many data centers are in the works?

Assessing what’s coming is not easy. Two years ago, Bob Weir, then a Haymarket town councilor and now a county supervisor, and Bill Wright, a Gainesville resident, began building a list of data center projects that were underway by scouring public records, press reports and industry announcements.

Since then, the county has provided lists of what’s been built so far and what’s under construction. But a county spokesperson said the county does not have a list of the data centers underway in the data center overlay district, where they can often be built without the supervisors’ approval.

For its analysis, the Times consulted Wright and Weir’s list, the county’s development portal, and data center numbers released by the county finance office. Still, the number is inexact, as it depends on availability of accurate data.

John Lyver, a former NASA engineer and now a Prince William planning commissioner, estimates up to 86 million square feet of data center space has been built or is in the pipeline.

“I think it is safe to say over 80 million square feet are either operational or planned,” he said.

What will the effect be?

Part of the concern about data center sprawl is its effect on other commercial development. In May 2022, a consultant hired by Prince William County predicted that the highest demand scenario in the county would result in construction of 48 million square feet of data centers in 20 years.

But the consultant apparently did not contemplate the supervisors approving data centers on land not zoned for data centers and outside the overlay district. That’s what the supervisors did

late last year when they approved the Prince William Digital Gateway and the Devlin Technology Park. Together, the projects could bring as many as 46 data centers — 37 in the digital gateway and nine at Devlin. The supervisors used the high-demand scenario in the consultant’s report as a reason to rezone land outside the overlay.

The consultant’s main purpose was to estimate how much space would be available in the county for key “targeted industries,” including office rental, medical offices, industrial uses, warehousing, manufacturing and data centers. A major concern, repeatedly expressed in its report, was that “the high rate of data center development threatens to crowd out” the county’s other targeted industries.

Jefferson said it’s time the supervisors put some limits on data centers and resist unchecked growth.

“I’ve said to people, ‘We don’t have to accept every application. It’s okay to put limits, to put guardrails around data center growth in our county,’” she said.

“These are industrial buildings. We don’t want to end up with incompatible uses” next to homes and schools.

Jefferson said she expects her election to make an impact on slowing growth, as at least half of the eight-member board is now more skeptical of data centers.

“That’s one thing people always say, ‘Well, how are you going to stop it?’ And I just look at them. It’s like, ‘They don’t have the votes,’” she said of her fellow pro-data center supervisors who are accustomed to approving them. “Do you understand (that) with my election, they don’t have the votes?”

Instead of more data centers, Jefferson directed county staff to explore ways to bring more agritourism — farms and other agricultural businesses that cater to visitors — to the county.

Still, perhaps the best bet to slow data center growth is the industry’s own hunger for power. It has been estimated that the Digital Gateway alone will require between 2 and 3 gigawatts of power — that’s enough to power more than a half million homes.

In the summer of 2022, Dominion Energy found that it did not have adequate transmission lines and substations to power all the data centers being built in Loudoun County. It launched an emergency construction program.

But, in the meantime, Loudoun County’s new data centers were forced to start up with only a fraction of the power they had requested. Some held off on building. Some went elsewhere.

Two Dominion executives told the Prince William Times last July that at the time there was enough power for Prince William County’s data centers.

But data center developers looking at the construction boom in Prince William County, and the fact that data centers now use much more power than they did a decade ago, are not so sure.

“There’s a lot of land that’s never been considered part of the data footprint now being incorporated into that data footprint,” said Wiley, the data center real estate broker. Getting power’s going to be the play here.”

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With data centers, what happens in Richmond doesn’t stay in Richmond At 5 a.m. on Jan. 31, I got on a bus in Haymarket to travel to Richmond with 40 other folks from Fauquier and nearby counties for Conservation Lobby Day to meet with members of the General Assembly to emphasize the need for data center reform. The Virginia Conservation Network organized the event, and Piedmont Environmental Council, Protect Catlett and Protect Fauquier also participated.

The Piedmont Environmental Council deserves a special shout-out for its state-level data center reform efforts.

First, the good news. There were 17 bills to limit the further proliferation of data centers (and transmission lines) in Northern Virginia and the harm that results. More specifically, the proposed bills would, among other things: • Require the industry to locate and operate data centers more responsibly; • Eliminate the many millions of dollars in tax benefits the industry receives without any requirements to reduce energy consumption and other detrimental impacts; and • Encourage undergrounding of transmission lines and make the industry (not all of us) pay for the billions of dollars in electrical infrastructure it requires.

This is real progress because it shows that citizen concerns are beginning to reach at least some of our legislators, including Sen. Russet Perry and Del. Michael Webert.

Both sponsored data center reform bills and represent significant parts of Fauquier County.

Now, the bad news. Most of these bills have been tabled until a “study” is done later this year — or killed outright. As I explained to legislators with whom I met, action is needed now. Data center problems will only get worse with delays, as the industry attempts to get as many facilities approved

as possible before new legislation could slow the onslaught or put restrictions on the industry.

The current legislative activities in Richmond of interest to Fauquier residents go beyond data centers.

For example, there were proposed bills that would usurp the authority of local authorities to make decisions regarding the approval of utility-scale solar facilities and transfer that authority to a state agency.

And there was another bill, HB 1459, that would allow town and county governments to change zoning and grant permits with little or no public notice, involvement or recourse. This particular bill strikes very close to home because it contained additional language that is contrary to a recent favorable court ruling in Citizens for Fauquier County’s litigation to overturn the permit granted to Amazon to build a data center in Warrenton.

Fortunately, this bill did not move forward because of a large outpouring of opposition from citizens groups and individuals.

What is becoming increasingly clear to me is that the more of us who pay close attention to what is happening in Richmond, the more we will be able to influence decisions there that will truly affect our lives, our environment and our pocketbooks. The fate of HB 1459 is a perfect example.

We are up against very formidable special interests, including the data center and electric power industries, with incredible wealth and influence. It is our responsibility to stay informed, work to influence legislation through our elected representatives and hold them accountable for protecting the public interest.

KEVIN RAMUNDO President, Citizens for Fauquier County Upperville

Credit for efforts to keep suburbia at bay are shared Any credit given to me for saving Fauquier’s farmland should be shared primarily with Kay Hays and Sue Scheer. And not to be forgotten is Janice Traver, of Bealeton, who founded the Southern Fauquier Association, and Boots Ritchie, a prominent member of the farming community.

Coupled with Sue was Julian Scheer, who would produce The Fauquier Citizen, which was “published now and then in the interest of the citizens of Fauquier County,” or The Bugle, with “all the news that causes a fit” when the former Fauquier Democrat, under its former editor, had become the

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developers’ most reliable ally.

Bill Backer came down from the north with his Upper Fauquier Association to help keep Warrenton from becoming a suburb of the proposed development at North Wales.

It didn’t hurt having Bill Backer, one of the top advertising executives in the U.S., help us with our ads, and Francis Greene, our in-house attorney, keep us out of jail.

And these are just a few of the many wonderful people who stepped up to the plate in Fauquier’s moment of peril.

HOPE PORTER Warrenton

Basketball complaint sent the wrong message Recently in a neighborhood in town, some boys were shooting hoops with a movable hoop. They were bothering no one and had the closest homeowner’s permission to play close to her home. In that community, there is no place designated for play. There is no court of any kind, no playground equipment. There is nothing for the kids to do in their neighborhood.

When you are a child with no place to go for play, interactions with friends or exercise, the propensity toward getting into trouble is always present. The boys who were playing basketball are good kids and just wanted to shoot some hoops. Someone called the cops, who told the boys they had to stop and leave that area. They were told they needed a “permit” to have an impermanent basketball hoop

where they were playing.

How much denigrating of their existence should children have to endure, showing them they are worthless? Is it any wonder our youth are hostile to authority?

Most kids want to be seen, heard and appreciated. All they need is a chance. A chance to grow up with appropriate role models who show them how to navigate life. The person who called the cops on those boys is a role model for intolerance and selfishness.

What was shown those boys is that they don’t matter. That is unacceptable behavior for any adult.

What a cruel thing it is to tell a young person, or any person, they do not matter, whether verbally or by your actions. We must do better.

KATHERINE CUMMINGS Warrenton

Parental vigilance by Moms for Liberty is needed

Former Fauquier school superintendent David Jeck wrote a commentary that attempts to silence the school organization Moms for Liberty. He accuses the group of hypocrisy because the MFL co-founder apparently has engaged in shared sexual conduct. He then groups local MFL parents with the KKK and the American Nazi Party by citing the Southern Poverty Law Center’s “Hate Map.” Dr. Jeck’s charge of hypocrisy is ironic because the founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center was fired in 2019, apparently due to racist mistreatment of minorities and sexual harassment of female staff.

Neither of these national embarrassments is relevant to our local debate.

Dr. Jeck supports teaching social emotional learning curriculum and says that Moms for Liberty’s strategy against social emotional learning

is to “frighten parents by linking SEL to Critical Race Theory, wokeism and other controversial topics, no matter how … nonsensical.”

Two paragraphs later he himself links SEL lessons to how kids “look like, how they identify or how they worship.” His letter links SEL with controversial topics.

The letter supposedly wants educators and diverse groups of parents to find “common ground” about what our kids learn in school.

Common ground could be attained if educators would stick to common goals, such as more effective ways to teach math and reading.

Since Dr. Jeck’s letter omits these non-controversial subjects, the parental vigilance by Moms for Liberty is needed.

PAT GRANDELLI Goldvein

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‘Driving Miss Daisy’ takes center stage at Fauquier Community Theatre

By Stub Estey

Special to the Fauquier Times

Originally a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Driving Miss Daisy,” took home an Academy Award when it was turned into a film in 1989. Locally, the play is making a return to the stage in March.

The three-character play is set in the South starting in 1948 — before the Civil Rights movement began — and spans the next 25 years. It depicts two people from vastly different cultures and backgrounds who begin the story wary of each other but end up becoming closer than either might have believed possible.

After crashing her car, Daisy Werthan, a 72-year-old widow, is informed by her son, Boolie, that she needs to stop driving. Against her wishes, Boolie hires a dignified but illiterate chauffeur named Hoke. Daisy’s patronizing attitude toward Hoke keeps them from developing a close relationship for most of the play. Gradually, by the end of the story, the two become more reliant on each other, and, to quote the 97-year-old Miss Daisy, “best friends.”

The small cast consists of three experienced actors. Tina Mullins, who plays Daisy, has performed in over 30 plays and musicals in local theater venues, including three at Fauquier Community Theater.

Kevin Sockwell brings warmth and experience to his portrayal of Hoke, having played the role three times before. He won a Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) award for one of those performances. Sockwell has had many roles in both theater and film.

Daisy’s son Boolie is played by Wilson Johnson, who has played the role before to high acclaim. Like Mullins and Sockwell, Johnson has extensive theater experience.

Kevin Sockwell, who plays chauffeur Hoke Coleburn, and Tina Mullins, as Daisy Werthan, bring the play “Driving Miss Daisy” to life on the Fauquier Community Theatre stage. The play covers a 25-year span.

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Alfred Uhry’s play premiered in New York City in 1987 and earned a Pulitzer Prize for drama. It has played on national tours in the U.S., London and Australia.

“It struck me that Alfred Uhry’s gem of a play had not been done recently,” said director Jeff Walker. “The story has always spoken to me, and I am honored to be working with this cast of actors.”

Fauquier Community Theatre’s production of “Driving Miss Daisy” is directed by Jeff Walker. The play is presented with special permission

by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. The community business sponsor is Country Chevrolet.

Founded in 1978, Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) is a nonprofit organization, partially supported by grants from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts, as well as locally including the PATH Foundation and the Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation. Each year FCT presents over 60 performanc-

What: “Driving Miss Daisy” by Fauquier Community Theatre When: Fridays and weekends from March 8 to 24.

Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green at 4225 Aiken Drive in Warrenton Tickets: $18 for adults, $16 for seniors ages 60 and older and youth through age 18. All tickets are for reserved seating and are available online at www.FCTstage.org or by calling 540-349-8760. es of plays and musicals.

This summer, FCT’s youth program includes a two-week musical intensive performing “Les Misérables School Edition” in June, and the “Seussical JR.” summer camp begins the last week of July. For more information visit www.FCTstage.org, email Info@FCTstage.org, or call 540-349-8760.

What’s happening: Stargazing at Hopewell Observatory

By Sondra Anzalone

Special to the Fauquier Times

How are your New Year’s resolutions holding up? Keep the momentum going (or restart) with these great self-improvement opportunities this week: Put yourself first and get in some “me time” at First Fridays in Manassas. There’s food, live music and adult beverages in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Now keep up the good work with some inner self exploration and take time to reflect on everything from the Creator to the cosmos. Outer

space is limitless, but the seating at Hopewell Observatory isn’t, so be sure to register and reserve a seat for stargazing.

After centering your inner being, take a breath and give blood. You could help save a life.

Historic Manassas First Friday: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1. Historic Downtown Manassas, 9201 Center St., Manassas. Bring your family and friends for live music, delicious food and refreshing (adult) drinks in a safe atmosphere.

“In Our Image: A Reflection of the Creator” — Solo Art Exhibit featuring Maryland Artist Dr.

Yemonja Smalls: Through March 16 at ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas. Each work serves as a portal into realms where the ethereal meets the tangible, challenging viewers to contemplate the sublime nature of creation and our spiritual essence. Sponsored by the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. For more information, contact Jordan Exum at 703-330-2787 or email jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org.

Hopewell Observatory: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 2. Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, 17405 Beverley Mill Drive, Broad Run. An evening

of stargazing at the Hopewell Observatory. This privately owned observatory has been in operation on the Bull Run Mountains since the 1950s.

Meet at the Mountain House at 5:30 p.m. and then you’ll be taken over to the observatory. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Visit: https://www.brmconservancy.org/ service-page/hopewell-observatory.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 1 at Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive in Warrenton. Register at www. redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767; enter the main hospital entrance and then go to Sycamore Room.

UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS FEB. 28 TO MARCH 5 ONGOING EVENTS Veterans What: Annual Valor Awards When: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 Where: Laurel Ridge Community College, 6480 College St., Warrenton Cost: A donation of $50 allows one Public Safety Honoree OR their guest to attend the event; contributions will be recognized in the event program Info: Nominate a worthy veteran for the Annual Valor Awards by March 6.

Eligibility requirements are service in the armed forces and contributions to Fauquier County (residency not required); the awards will be presented at Laurel Ridge Community College on Wednesday, April 10 at 6 p.m.; for submissions, ticket purchase and sponsorship, visit www. faquierchamber.org Writers What: We’re Mad for Women Writers When: All day Friday, March 1, to Sunday, March 31

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road,Marshall; and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: The library is combining March Madness with Women’s History Month by going mad for women writers all month long; cast a vote for a favorite female juvenile book author from the list at the library; new ballots are available each

Monday; winner announced Monday, April 1 Crafts What: Teen Be a Maker Cart When: All day Monday, March 4, to Sunday, March 10 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | February 28, 2024 CALENDAR, from page 8 Info: Learn, create and make a project using the library’s craft and maker supplies Farmers market What: Warrenton Farmers Winter Market When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, to April 16 Where: 21 Main St. along 1st St., Warrenton Info: Vendors plus a curated selection of artists, artisans and food makers Community What: Joint Community Academy When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (every Tuesday) April 23, to June 25 (accepting applications to Feb. 29; limited to 20 participants) Where: Warrenton Police Department, Community Room, 333 Carriage House Lane, Warrenton Info: The Warrenton Police Department and the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office announce the Joint Community Academy to anyone (at least 18 years of age) who lives or works in Fauquier County; 540347-1107 or https://www.warrentonva. gov/209/2024-Joint-Community-Academy Planes What: WWII Warbird Hangar Tours for families When: Every Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Culpeper Regional Airport, 12517 Beverly Ford Road, Brandy Station Cost: Tours are $10 per person or $30 for a family Reservations: https://www. capitalwingwarbirdrides.org Info: 540-450-5992 Recovery What: Al-Anon for Family and Friends of Alcoholics When: Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., Warrenton Info: Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics; https://www.alanon.org or 540-219-5054 Support What: Parkinsons Piedmont Support Group When: 12:15 to 2 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month Where: Cornerstone Community Church, 40 Rockpoint Lane, Warrenton (directly behind Blaser Physical Therapy Bldg.)

Info: Kendal Blaser, 540-222-6000, or Blaserx4@aol.com Recovery What: 12-Step Recovery Programs, i.e., Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, etc.

When: Meeting days and times vary Where: The Warrenton Meeting Place, 26 S. Third St., Warrenton Info: There are various types of 12-Step recovery programs that meet at The Warrenton Meeting Place that can offer a solution; www.TWMP.org Food assistance What: Peas and Grace for those in need When: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday; closed on Sunday Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center

Fauquier Community Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play

by playwright Alfred Uhry, Directed by Jeff Walker

MARCH 8 - 24, 2024 Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm Tickets: FCTstage.org

4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA • INFO: 540-349-8760

What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or SEERecovery@ rrcsb.org

Wednesday, Feb. 28 Workshop What: Native Plants Workshop When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Fauquier County Extension Office, 24 Pelham St., Suite 10, Warrenton Info: Learn more about native plants from guest speaker Bert Harris from the Clifton Institute Health What: Total Joint Replacement Class When: 5 p.m.

Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Sycamore Room, Warrenton Info: Learn about joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation Registration: 540-316-5000 Story time What: In-Person Story time for children up to age 5 and their families When: 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Caregivers must remain in the children’s areas Story time What: Raising Readers Story Time for 2-to-4-year-old children with a caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11

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Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Longer stories, finger plays and songs Nature What: The Naturalist Is In When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: A Master Naturalist will be site to answer questions about nature and the environment Book club What: Non-Fiction Book Club When: Noon to 1 p.m.

Where: John Barton Payne Community Hall, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Registration: https://bit.ly/fpinonfiction Info: Discussion on “The Invention of Miracles,” by Katie Booth; 540-422-8500 x2 or daryl.jackson@fauquiercounty.gov ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: 540-718-8243 Meet the author What: Meet the Author, Kim Scott, for adults When: 2 to 3 p.m.

Where: Virtual Registration: https://bit.ly/fplauthor Info: Discussion on “Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity”

Thursday, Feb. 29 ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 See CALENDAR, page 13

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HIGHLAND BOYS HOOPS SQUAD TRIES TO REPEAT AS STATE CHAMPS

The defending state champion Highland School boys basketball team is seeded No. 2 entering this week’s VISAA Division II tournament. The Hawks (22-11) host Hargrave Military Academy or Atlantic Shores Christian in Wednesday’s quarterfinals. The semis and finals are Friday and Saturday at The Steward School in Richmond.

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Fauquier indoor track soars into states Falcons’ girls grab second, boys third at region meet

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Winning nine events and qualifying 34 athletes for states, the Fauquier Falcons shined at last week’s Class 3 Region B indoor track meet.

Competing at Woodberry Forest on Feb. 19, senior Cassidy Scott won the 1,000- and 1,600-meters while senior Allie Strickland won the 55 hurdles to lead the second-place girls. Dylan Damer, Aaron Lewis, David Mayfield, Wyatt Shaw, Zach Seidel and the 4x800 relay team each won events for the third-place boys.

“Overall, we had a good Fauquier day,” coach Quentin Jones said.

“Maybe one or two people might not have had their best day, but then we had people step up and have really good days, so it was a strong day. I’m very proud of all the competitors.”

Also at Woodberry Forest, Kettle Run’s Owen Mullins won the 3,200 for the fourth-place boys, while the girls 4x400 relay team took first for the fifth-place girls. At the Class 4 Region D meet in Salem, Liberty’s Aidan Neidich won the 500 and was the only Eagle to qualify for states.

Both the Class 3 Region B and the Class 4 Region D meets were originally scheduled for Feb. 17 but were moved to Feb. 19 because of snow.

The last-minute change didn’t affect Scott, who won the 1,000 with a time of 3:00.78 and the 1,600 by almost 10 seconds in 5:11.93. Scott finished just ahead of Kettle Run’s Suzanna Mancini in the 1,000 before cruising to win the 1,600 ahead of William Monroe’s Samantha Nitzsche.

The wins marked Scott’s third regional title in both events. She also won the Class 4 state title in both events last season. While Scott makes it look easy, Jones knows winning titles at this level is anything but.

“I wouldn’t say it was just like, ‘Hey, let’s show up and I’m going to automatically win.’ She has to work for it. Now she won handedly, but the young lady from Kettle Run, right on her heels. The young lady from Monroe, right on her heels and it wasn’t until the end of the race that the difference was made,” said Jones.

Strickland won the 55 hurdles in 9.10 seconds, not far ahead of teammates Ashleigh Prudhum, Sadie Richards and Lyndsi Graves in fourth, fifth and sixth.

While the Fauquier girls won three events, they had multiple finishers in the top eight scoring points in most events. Jones said the Falcons’ depth was critical in taking second.

“We had a couple of seconds

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Fauquier’s Nick Warren (left) and Brooklyn Bartholomew (top right) took third place in individual events at the Class 3 Region B indoor track meet. Liberty’s Gabe Vega (lower right) took 10th in the long jump at the Class 4 Region D meet. and thirds, had a lot of fourths, and then we had those fifths and sixes in there, so the depth was a big thing and that’s a big help to scoring,” Jones said.

Other notable results include the 4x800 relay team taking second and the 4x200 and 4x400 relays taking third. Stephanie Clark was second in the shot put, Mackenzie Hodul took third in the triple and high jump and Brooklyn Bartholomew finished third in the 55.

On the boys side, Dylan Damer won the pole vault (13 feet, 6 inches), Aaron Lewis won the shot put (43-4), David Mayfield won the 500 (1:08.33), Wyatt Shaw won the high jump (6-6), Zach Seidel won the 55 hurdles (7.84) and Andrew Mossman, Sam Paccassi, Eli Savoie and Joel Williams combined to win the 4x800 relay (8:42.60).

Shaw also took third in the long jump while Nick Warren was third in the 1,000.

By winning the pole vault, Damer captured his third straight regional

title in the event while Shaw won his second consecutive high jump title.

Shaw also won the Class 4 state title in the high jump last season. “(The boys) just competed. They stepped up at the right time and got after it. They’ve been stepping up all year long,” Jones said. “We had some people that just didn’t do as well, but that’s what a team does. We take care of one another. Not everybody has a great day, but someone else is picking it up.”

For Kettle Run, Owen Mullins won the 3,200 by nearly 25 seconds with a time of 9:56.87 to lead the boys. Other strong performances include Brady Leitenberger taking second in the 1,000, the 4x400 and 4x800 relays takin third and fourth and Ronny Astudillo and Scott Barone taking fourth in the shot put and pole vault, respectively.

On the girls side, the 4x400 relay won with a time 4:16.46, while Erin Fay and Suzanna Mancini were second in the 500 and 1,000, respectively. The 4x800 relay team finished

fourth, Grace Tessier was fourth in the triple jump and Taylor Rolston was fifth in the shot put.

At the Class 4 Region D meet, Liberty’s Aidan Neidich won the 500 by less than half a second over Salem’s Nazeser Miller with a time of 1:06.53. Neidich was the only Eagle to qualify for the state meet.

The Class 3 and 4 state meets were held Monday and Tuesday at Liberty University.

Last season, Fauquier took 28 athletes to states with the girls finishing fifth and the boys 10th. Taking 34 athletes, including alternates, to states this season, Jones believes more top 10 finishes are on the horizon for the Falcons.

“We got to go down there and run the race, jump the jump and throw the throw to make it happen, but I think trying to push for a top 10 finish would be a nice goal. But most of all, I’d like to see the team just execute what we’ve been doing all year long and if we do that, I think big things will happen,” Jones said.

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‘They started believing’

Cougars fall to Meridian 66-41 in region semis, finish 14-10

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Kettle Run’s breakthrough season ended one game short of the Class 3 state tournament with a 66-41 loss to Meridian in the Region B boys basketball semifinals on Feb. 20.

The Cougars finished 14-10 and reached the regional semifinals for just the third time in school history.

Second year coach Demond Tapscott debuted a young squad with little varsity experience. They opened 6-8 before winning eight of their final 10 games to earn a home regional tournament game, a 56-43 victory over Fauquier on Feb. 16, and reach the semifinals, giving the Cougars promise for the future.

“At the beginning of the season we were trying to figure out who Kettle Run is. Once we figured out who we were, we turned that switch and we started making strides of guys getting more confident and guys understanding we can contend with the Handleys and the Skylines and the Meridians and the Sherandos,” Tapscott said.

“The team hung in there and trusted us,” the coach added. “They started believing and the guys kept plugging away. And now we’re starting to reap the fruit of our labor.”

Tapscott said the highlight of the season was defeating Brentsville 78-42 in the regular season finale on Feb. 9 to clinch a home game in the region tournament. “That was the icing on the cake for those guys. Like, ‘Coach believed in us, we believed in coach and everything coach said that we can achieve, we achieved.’”

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Point guard Jake Mulhern and the Kettle Run Cougars fell to Meridian 66-41 in the Class 3 Region B semifinals.

‘She is a force’: Fauquier’s Rodriguez takes 6th at girls state wrestling meet

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

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Falcon sophomore Naima Rodriguez took sixth at the VHSL Girls Wrestling State Championship at Gar-Field High.

Fauquier High 132-pound wrestler Naima Rodriguez came close to a state title at the VHSL Girls State Championships last Saturday in Woodbridge before falling in the semifinals and taking sixth.

Rodriguez made history for the best state finish for an FHS girls wrestler. The girls state tournament has been run for two years.

“She always displays great effort and attitude and is a force. She will be on top of that podium in the future,” said Fauquier coach Chad Hoffman.

Rodriguez is a very aggressive wrestler, Hoffman said. “Once the whistle blows, she is in attack mode.

When she is confident, not a lot can stop her,” he said.

“She’s a super fun and happy girl. Always has a smile on her face.

Probably one of the hardest workers we have in the room honestly,” added Hoffman, who says Rodriguez wrestles year-round.

“It was such an honor for her to be the first Fauquier girl ever to place at girls states and that is something she should be very proud of. It was an honor to coach her.”

Rodriguez and eighth grader Piper Childress are the Falcons’ two girls wrestlers.

Dog Daze event scheduled Saturday. The inaugural Dog Daze working dog event is Saturday, May 28 at Glenwood Park in Middleburg. There will be hound and working dog presentations and demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with shopping, food trucks and canine activities all day. The event is hosted by the Middleburg-based Masters of Foxhounds Association.

Exhibitors include local groups Middleburg Hunt, Detection K9, Ridgeside K9 and Hunt Country K9, plus Canine Companions for Independence, Raptor Hill Falconry, the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association, Hill and Hollow Bassets, Herd Ewe Sheepdogs, Becca Phizmont Terriers, the Virginia State Police Bloodhounds and more. Children are invited to participate in a pet costume competition, a best frisbee catch and stick pony races. There will also be a fly-casting demo. The world’s largest foxhound bench-show is Sunday at Morven Park. The annual American Foxhound Club hound show started in 1934 at the Montpelier estate in Orange County; it was held for seven years until World War I interrupted.

The Virginia Foxhound Club replaced the old American Foxhound Club when it was established in 1954, with the new group’s first show, also held at Montpelier, that same year. The show moved to the Upperville Colt and Horse Show grounds in 1961, then to Glenwood Park in Middleburg, then to the Glenara estate on Crest Hill Road near Marshall in 1965. The event grew so much it shifted to Oatlands, south of Leesburg in 1970, then in 1996 to Morven Park north of town.The weekend schedule includes an 11 a.m. book talk at the Morven Park carriage museum on Saturday, May 28 by author Marian Eason to discuss her new book, “A history of the North Cotswold Hunt.”

A Huntsmen’s Room induction ceremony will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, with Casanova Hunt’s Tommy Lee Jones, Keswick Hunt’s Jake Carle and California huntsman David Wendler joining the hunting hall of fame.

The national hunting horn

Against No. 1 Meridian in the semifinals, the Mustangs’ deadeye 3-point shooting was too much for the No. 4-seeded Cougars to handle as they fell behind 17-8 at the end of the first quarter and later 40-16 at the half.

“We were getting plenty of opportunities to score, ball just wouldn’t fall for us,” Tapscott said. “If you don’t win 75 or 80 percent of the possessions against a team like Meridian, it’s hard to beat those guys. They can shoot it.

They’re very smart. They take their time.”

While the loss stung, it didn’t put a damper on Kettle Run’s breakout year.

“We played just as hard as we played over the last 10 games,” Tapscott added. “Each one of them can say that they gave all they could, whether it was out there on the court or pumping the team up, they gave all they could and didn’t hold anything back.”

With five seniors on the roster, including leading scorer Conor Madigan, Kettle Run is losing important production. But with point guard Jake Mulhern, forward Sean Richards and most of the Cougars coming back along with up-and-comers like Dominic Tapscott and Eli Tomes, who led the JV squad to a 17-4 record, Tapscott believes this is only the beginning.

“The future of Kettle Run’s going to be great. I told the guys at the end of the year, playing in the region (tournament) is the standard. We don’t want to just hang around. We want to solidify playing home region games,” Tapscott said. “We’ll have a strong team again next year.”

blowing contest is Saturday night at the Morven Park mansion.

There are four rings – American foxhounds, English, Crossbred and Penn Marydel. The popular junior handlers’ classes are at 12 noonAdmission and parking are free. A complete class list and more history are at virginia Twilight Polo returns. The popular Twilight Polo series starts up at Great Meadow near The Plains, with three games each evening Grass games are held at Great Meadow most Sunday mornings, with arena games also held at club president and polo school chief instructor John Gobin's farm in Middleburg.

Tournaments include the Sherman memorial, women's arena championship, U.S. Open arena championship and U.S. arena handicap.

Racing returns to Colonial Downs – in a big way. The season at Colonial Downs in New Kent County offers more racing and higher purse money than ever before. The meet runs with racing scheduled Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Hurdle races are planned every Monday.

The grade 3 Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks are scheduled All Colonial races are televised on TVG. Colonial and the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association support the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance; since 2019, the two organizations have contributed more than $100,000 for the care of retired racehorses. The Old Dominion Hounds host an open trail ride Sunday, June 5 from Running Fields in Orlean. The guided ride begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served after the two-hour slow-pace ride.

Find more details and a hunt fixture map on the Crystal Crown returns July 23. The Tri-State Riding Club hosts a Crystal Crown judged pleasure ride series event on Saturday, at Camp Highroad near Aldie. Dog Daze event scheduled Saturday. The inaugural Dog Daze working dog event is Saturday, May 28 at Glenwood Park in Middleburg. There will be hound and working dog presentations and demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with shopping,

food trucks and canine activities all day. The event is hosted by the Middleburg-based Masters of Foxhounds Association.

Exhibitors include local groups Middleburg Hunt, Detection K9, Ridgeside K9 and Hunt Country K9, plus Canine Companions for Independence, Raptor Hill Falconry, the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association, Hill and Hollow Bassets, Herd Ewe Sheepdogs, Becca Phizmont Terriers, the Virginia State Police Bloodhounds and more. Children are invited to participate in a pet costume competition, a best frisbee catch and stick pony races. There will also be a fly-casting demo. The world’s largest foxhound bench-show is Sunday at Morven Park Dog Daze event scheduled Saturday. The inaugural Dog Daze working dog event is Saturday, May 28 at Glenwood Park in Middleburg. There will be hound and working dog presentations and demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with shopping, food trucks and canine activities all day. The event is hosted by the Middleburg-based Masters of Foxhounds Association.

Exhibitors include local groups Middleburg Hunt, Detection K9, Ridgeside K9 and Hunt Country K9, plus Canine Companions for Independence, Raptor Hill Falconry, the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association, Hill and Hollow Bassets, Herd Ewe Sheepdogs, Becca Phizmont Terriers, the Virginia State Police Bloodhounds and more. Children are invited to participate in a pet costume competition, a best frisbee catch and stick pony races. There will also be a fly-casting demo. The world’s largest foxhound bench-show is Sunday at Morven Park The annual American Foxhound Club hound show started in 1934 at the Montpelier estate in Orange County; it was held for seven years until World War I interrupted. The Virginia Foxhound Club replaced the old American Foxhound Club when it was established in 1954, with the new group’s first show, also held at Montpelier, that same year.

The show moved to the Upperville Colt and Horse

Show grounds in 1961, then to Glenwood Park in Middleburg, then to the Glenara estate on Crest Hill Road near Marshall in 1965.

The event grew so much it shifted to Oatlands, south of Leesburg in 1970, then in 1996 to Morven Park north of town.

The weekend schedule includes an 11 a.m. book talk at the Morven Park carriage museum on Saturday, May 28 by author Marian Eason to discuss her new book, “A history of the North Cotswold Hunt.” A Huntsmen’s Room induction ceremony will be at 4 p.m.

Saturday, with Casanova Hunt’s Tommy Lee Jones, Keswick Hunt’s Jake Carle and California huntsman David Wendler joining the hunting hall of fame. The national hunting horn blowing contest is Saturday night at the Morven Park mansion.

There are four rings – American foxhounds, English, Crossbred and Penn Marydel. The popular junior handlers’ classes are at 12 noonAdmission and parking are free. A complete class list and more history are at virginia Twilight Polo returns. The popular Twilight Polo series starts up at Great Meadow near The Plains, with three games each evening Grass games are held at Great Meadow most Sunday mornings, with arena games also held at club president and polo school chief instructor John Gobin’s farm in Middleburg.

Tournaments include the Sherman memorial, women’s arena championship, U.S. Open arena championship and U.S. arena handicap. Racing returns to Colonial Downs – in a big way. The season at Colonial Downs in New Kent County offers more racing and higher purse money than ever before. The meet runs with racing scheduled Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hurdle races are planned every Monday.

The grade 3 Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks are scheduled Sept.

6. All Colonial races are televised on TVG. Colonial and the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association support the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance; since 2019, the two organizations have contributed more

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You’ve booked your trip and packed your suitcase. But before you depart, take the time to vacation-proof your home. Whether you take a weekend getaway or a longer trip, consider taking extra security and home protection measures. Consider the following checklist:

Inside the house

Install or set timers on interior lights. Giving the impression that someone is home can help in deterring burglars, who often look for crimes of opportunity.

Protect against power surges.

You never know when a power surge may occur, so it’s good to be prepared. Consider unplugging the coffee maker, computer, TV, stereo and other electronics or see that they are plugged safely into a surge protector.

Test the smoke alarms. See that

all alarms are in working order and replace any batteries.

Don’t broadcast your plans on social media. Even if you think that it’s only your friends or colleagues viewing your online profiles, it’s safest not to leave any sort of opening for a possible burglar.

Alert the alarm company. If you have an automatic security system in place, you might want to call your representative to let them know you’ll be away from home for an extended time.

Check that the alarm is set properly when you leave. You might also consider using remote monitoring with your smartphone or a video doorbell for some added protection.

Secure your valuables. If you don’t already have your jewelry or other valuables in a secure space such as a home safe, now might be the time to do so. If you leave valu-

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Set the HVAC. Set a programmable thermostat to lower your heat or air conditioning usage and remember to change the thermostat’s battery.

Protect your pipes. Check that pipes in vulnerable areas such as attics, basements and crawlspaces are insulated. In unusually cold weather, consider setting your thermostat at 55 degrees or above. Ask a neighbor or friend to stop by and check on the house and periodically turn on the faucets to help ensure the pipes don’t freeze.

Check doors and windows. Before you leave your home, see that all windows and doors are locked.

Consider a house sitter. If you have the option, a house sitter can help look after your home while you are away. This could also come in handy if you have pets that need to be watched.

Outside the house

Arrange for lawn care. Think about having your landscaping tended to by a friendly neighbor or local service.

Prune any risky branches. Before you leave, trim any tree branches that might allow access to a climbing burglar or that may cause damage during a storm.

Stop newspapers and mail. Consider requesting a U.S. Postal Service hold mail service for your mail and newspaper deliveries or have them regularly picked up by a neighbor. Again, you don’t want to easily clue in a burglar to your absence by the mounting newspapers on your doorstep.

Park a vehicle in the driveway.

Keeping an extra vehicle in the driveway or asking a neighbor to

park their vehicle might help deter potential burglars.

Put away potential wind-borne objects. If you live in a region that experiences severe weather, you may want to secure objects such as patio furniture, grills or trash cans.

Check your exterior lighting.

Utilize motion sensor detector lights or install or set timers on outdoor security lights.

Don’t leave spare keys outdoors.

Collect any hidden spare keys from around the exterior of your home.

Remember, many burglars know about popular hiding places, like beneath mats and in potted plants.

Lock the garage and any fencing. Even if there is no entrance to your house from the garage or fencing, there’s still a chance for things to be stolen. Secure all doors and any entrances.

Make sure you have the appropriate amount of home insurance for your needs and contact an agent if you have any questions.

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | February 28, 2024 CALENDAR, from page 9 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Registration: 540-317-0505 or contact Ali Vivas at: gededu22@gmail. com Info: Presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education Programs Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies SPLAT What: Black History Month SPLAT (Science, Play, Language, Arts, Technology) for children ages 6 to 8 When: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Registration: https://bit.ly/41ulxolU Info: Learn about the world of science and technology with experiments, arts and crafts and books Conservation What: Wilding Your Land-Resources When: 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce Cost: FOSA Member/UVA Alumni $8.00, Non-member $12.00 Registration: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/wilding-your-land-resourcesto-help-you-manage-your-landsustainably-tickets-815884822467 Info: For adults, indoor program and discussion; no pets allowed; meet in the Blandy library Senior supper What: Senior Supper for 55-plus When: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital

Blood drive What: American Red Cross Drive When: 8:30 a.m.

Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Registration: www.redcross.org or 1-800-733-2767 Book Cellar What: Books, movies and music for all ages; sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on Saturday, March 2 Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447

Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.50 Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 Prayer What: Open Prayer Gathering When: Noon to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: Personal prayer or for others; requests by calling 540-349-5814 or https://www.scsm.tv/contactus Exercise What: Tomba When: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Also on Saturday, March 2 Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba; 540-687-6373

Saturday, March 2 Symposium What: Your Backyard, Our World Symposium When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Laural Ridge Community College, Corron Community Development Center, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown Cost: $85 Registration: https://nsvmga.org/ events/symposium Info: Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m.; box lunches will be available, order when registering Concert What: J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band) for all ages When: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $30 Reservations: 703-993-7550 Info: Food and beverage will be available for purchase Concert

Friday, March 1 Story time What: Story time for the Littles When: 11 to 11:30 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: For children, stories, songs, coloring; 540-878-5358 Networking What: Fauquier Young Professionals First Friday Luncheon When: Noon to 1 p.m.

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Fauquier schools to provide free breakfast for a week in March BREAKFAST, from page 5 access to free meals to all students. The Fauquier County School Board’s Finance Committee approved using those funds to provide free breakfast at all schools for much of the remainder of the school year.

About 32% of families with children attending school in Fauquier County qualify for free or reduced lunch, Fox said. During the 2022-23 school year, that came out to about 3,764 students.

In 2022, Gov. Glenn Youngkin approved a budget measure that provides meals for free to any student who qualifies for reduced price lunches through the end of the current school year.

Nationally, school meals were provided to all students for free during the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal funding for the program has since expired but moves to codify free school meals for all students have gained traction.

Offering free breakfast for all students, especially during testing season, would help all families, Fox told board members.

“Sometimes a family makes a certain amount, so they don’t qualify (for free or reduced-price lunches) but they still have a need,” she said.

Free breakfast will be available for all students at all 19 schools the week of March 4.

Deputy editor and staff writer Meghan Mangrum can be reached at mmangrum@fauquier.com

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These property transfers, filed February 12-18, 2024, were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top dollar sale: $1,000,000 in Scott District Cedar Run District

Torring Lane, Catlett. $360,000

Center District

Brian D. Lenhoff to James Michael Augustine, 5.0505 acres at 9565 Woodbrook Lane near Midland. $521,250

Catherine J. Bryant to Yvonne A. Gough, 1.1100 acres at 7738 Greenwich Road, Catlett. $275,000

Jo Anne Tilford to Jolly Investments LLC, 20,000 sq. ft. at 7159 Academy Road near Warrenton. $435,000

Andrew Fars to Sharron G. Weir, 9717 Logan Jay Drive near Bealeton. $496,580

Theresa Louise Ramsburg to Christopher James Aubrey, 7.2500 acres at 3502 Courtney School Road, Midland. $200,000

Scott Edward Jordan to Okson Yi, 6324 Margaret Way, Warrenton. $805,000

Southern Region Industrial Realty Inc. to Euro Group LLC, 1.18903 acres off Old Calverton Road neat Calverton. $108,800 LAH Carriage Ford LLC to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, 7815 Millfield Drive, Warrenton. $240,000 LAH Carriage Ford LLC to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, 7820 Millfield Drive, Warrenton. $240,000 LAH Carriage Ford LLC to Maronda Homes of Virginia LLC, 7816 Millfield Drive, Warrenton. $240,000 Stuart Turnquist to Eric Sigman, 14.130 acres at 13173 Deep Run Mill Road near Goldvein. $799,900 Robert Melbourne as Co-Executor and Tr. to Christopher W. Conroy, 1 acre at 3560

Lee District

NVR Inc. to Kadin Thens, 3205 Jefferson Blvd., Bealeton. $380,960 Raymond A Wood Jr. to Brittany Heishman, 1.9266 acres at 14647 Rogers Ford Road, Sumerduck. $430,000 Thomas W. Jackson to Victor Prabhu Dasari, 1.1955 acres at 8126 Bailey Road, Warrenton. $500,000 NVR Inc. to David Ponce-Mexicano, 3207 Jefferson Blvd., Bealeton. $359,970 NVR Inc. to Albert Mitchell Blesi, 3209 Jefferson Blvd., Bealeton. $373,775 Clark J. Corbin to Herman Alberto Posas Chavarria, 102 Sumerduck Road. $40,000

Lane M. Summers Ethan B. Dovan, 10,368 sq. ft. at 151 Gaines Street, Warrenton. $310,000 Cody Michael Reeves to David L. Foley, 0.1781 acre at 21 Patrick Ryan Way, Warrenton. $720,000 Sally P. Monroe to Robert Christian Mallot, 6,576 sq. ft. at 76 Liberty Street, Warrenton. $525,000 Michelle D. Smith to Lydia Freeman, 549 Highland Towne Lane, Warrenton. $355,000

Scott District

Michael V. Turner Tr. to David R. Cunningham, 5 acres at 5701 Hunton Wood Drive, Broad Run. $762,500 Bobby Powell to Shoeb Ahmed

Mohammed, 2.3765 acres at 5410 Mongoose Court, Warrenton. $1,000,000 Jessica Marie Keen Furr to Mark Andrew Whisenant, 1.4711 Newbury Street near Warrenton. $935,000

Marshall District

Mandle Reserve LLC to Megan K. Steves, 0.043 acre at 8331 Mauzy Square, Marshall. $310,000 Antoon Stockman to Michael B. Manion, 10 acres on Viewtree Drive, Warrenton. $275,000 David Emmanuel Gray as Tr. & Executor to Jefferson Holdings LLC, 1.4993 acres at 10396 Ada Road, Marshall. $270,000 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Joseph Censullo, 1,835 sq. ft. at 4256 Frost Street, Marshall. $507,515 To see more property sales, use your phone’s camera or QR reader app to visit fauquier.com/ news/land_transfer/

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Milton I. Franey, Jr.

Milton I. Franey, Jr., 75, of Fredericksburg, VA, passed February 13, 2024.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, 11:00 am, at First Baptist Church, 39 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton, VA, 20186.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

NON-TRADITIONAL MOURNING COLORS In the tradition of Queen Victoria, Western cultures wear black while in mourning. But several other colors are used to symbolize mourning around the world. Both Australians and Buddhist traditions wear white while mourning because it represents purity, rebirth, reincarnation, and the circle of life. In Chinese cultures, red symbolizes happiness and is never worn to a funeral, while some African countries mourn by wearing red. In Brazil, purple is the color of mourning, and Brazilian Catholics believe wearing purple any time other than mourning periods brings bad luck. If you don’t care for black, following the custom of your loved one’s heritage or wearing their favorite colors while mourning is a meaningful way to honor their memory.

At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we encourage families to create personalized services. It is important to acknowledge that life that has been lived and to offer to the community a way in which to celebrate that life. By offering services and memorialization features that are personal and special, a unique life can be remembered and honored in an individualized way that is comforting to the family and friends. To learn more about our services, please call at (540) 347-3431. We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

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Joseph Jerome Cribb, 74, went home with the lord and was reunited with his daughter, Kelley, on January 25th, 2024. He was born in Loris, South Carolina, to Joe and Alene Cribb, just across the border from North Carolina. He spent most of his childhood in N.C., before moving to, and spending his entire adult life in Virginia.

A lot of his younger years were spent right by his brother, Jerry's, side. They were very close. Sports and Chevy cars turned into Jerome's passions as he got older, with Nova's and Chevelle's being his favorites. UNC basketball was always special to him as well.

Jerome tragically lost his first daughter, Kelley, at birth, and was able to have three children (Matt, Adam, and Patti) after her passing. Losing Kelley motivated him to do everything he could to provide for his children. From assistant coaching in sports, to recitals and horse shows, he loved to support his children.

In the community, Jerome was affectionately referred to as "The Bike Guy" and made sure any child he met that needed (or even wanted!) a bicycle got one.

He donated hundreds throughout the years.

If you ever worked and moved dirt with him, you saw that construction was his calling. He was unwavering at his job and had zero tolerance for not trying.

Jerome was a great foreman and cared deeply for the crews that he lead.

A bad back and severe COPD made it hard for him in his later years, but he did not want to "bother" anyone and believed to his core in "passing the baton".

Jerome is survived by his Brother, Jerry Cribb (Margie); Children: Matt Cribb (Angela), Adam Cribb (Valerie), Patti Carpenter (Brent); Nephews: Bronson Cribb, Charles Cribb; Niece, Ronda Cribb; Grandchildren: JAC Cribb, Evan Cribb, Mason Meffley, Cassie Kerley (Hunter), Emma Carpenter, Aden Carpenter and Ellie Carpenter.

There will be a small service on March 2nd, 2024 from 4:00-6:00p.m. at Covenant Funeral Service in Fredericksburg. 10830 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg VA, 22408 to pay respects.

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Charles Alton Rankin, 89 of Culpeper, VA passed away on February 21, 2024 at Lavender Hills in Orange, VA. He was born on September 11, 1934 in Springfield, VA, a son of the late Clayborn Preston Rankin and Sallie Naomi Smith Rankin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Pearl Payne Rankin; son, Charles A. Rankin, Jr.; granddaughter, Amberlie Rankin; siblings, Thomas A. Rankin, William A. Rankin, Preston Lee Rankin, Katherine Meunier and Mattie Heddings.

Mr. Rankin worked for 20 years with Safeway as a Meat Manager and Consultant. He then owned and operated Rankin's Menswear and Shoes in Warrenton until his retirement. He then worked as Assistant Manager at Rankin's Sporting Goods.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Speelman-Rankin; children, Carolyn Lynn Rankin Edwards (George) Georgiades and Robert (Kim) Rosenblum; stepson, Lawrence Lee Sowers; stepdaughter, Catherine Sowers; stepchildren, Steven (Pam) Speelman and Kris (Maggie) Speelman; daughter-in-law, Karen Rankin; brother, James A. (Shirley) Rankin; grandchildren, Jonathan Edwards, Megan Georgiades, and Jordan Rankin; great grandchildren, Connor Edwards and Everly Edwards; step grandchildren, Zachary (Jennifer) Speelman and Austin Speelman; and a step great granddaughter, Emily Speelman.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 27 at 11:30 AM at Midland Church of the Brethren with visitation prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Church of the Brethren or to a food closet of the donor's choice.

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

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Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $50, $43, $30, half-price for youth through grade 12 Reservations: 703-993-7550

Monday, March 4 STEAM What: STEAM for Tweens - Math Magic II for children 9 to 12 When: All day Monday Where: Online program viewing Registration: https://bit.ly/49Br9QW Info: Reserve a bag of supplies to be picked up at the lisbrary; only one bag per child Art What: Art Cart for preschool and elementary children When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Express creativity with the library’s art supplies Story time What: Tiny Tots Story Time for infant to 2-year-old children with a caregiver When: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Songs, rhymes and simple stories Story time What: Pajama Story Time for all ages When: 6:30 to 7 p.m.

Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall Info: Stories, songs and activities; PJs are welcome Reading What: Great Books Discussion Group When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 7743 ROGUES RD, NOKESVILLE, VA 20181

TRUSTEE'S SALE 7749 TAYLOR RD CATLETT, VA 20119

In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $327,950.00, with an annual interest rate of 6.750000% dated December 15, 2014, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of Fauquier as Deed Book 1474, Page 1018, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction all that property located in the County of Fauquier, on the courthouse steps at the front of the Circuit Court building for the County of Fauquier located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on March 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM, the property with improvements to wit: S CARRICO LOTS LOT 6A Tax Map No. 7914-28-9499-000 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of 10% of the sale price, will be required in cash, certified or cashier's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: FHA. Reference Number 22-290330.

PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees, C/O LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP, 10021 Balls Ford Road, Suite 200, Manassas, Virginia 20109 (703) 449-5800.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ019397-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MORA AYALA, MADELIN AYALA GALVAN, ROSA /v. MORA ARIAS, RONALD The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY MADELIN MORA AYALA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X). MORA ARIAS, RONAL appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05-03-2024; 8:30 AM Honorable Melissa N. Cupp, Judge

In execution of the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $227,524.00, dated October 25, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 1187, Page 327 and as Instrument Number 2005-00019502 in Fauquier County land records, the appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance to the Circuit Court for Fauquier County, Virginia, 29 Ashby Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186-3202 on April 01, 2024 at 10:30 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and more particularly described as follows: DATED AUGUST 12, 1976, DF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 333, AT PAGE 305, WHICH SEPTIC FIELD LOT IS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT, BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A SEPTIC FIELD LOT OF 0.2320 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IDENTIFIED IN A DEED AND PLAT OF SAMUEL M. JONES, GRANTOR, TO ROWLAND J. LEEP AND AGNES P. LEEP, DATED AUGUST 16, 1976, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 333 AT PAGE 309 OF THE LAND RECORD OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA; THENCE S 68 DEG. 36 MIN. 20 SEC. E 120 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF AN INGRESS/EGRESS & UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT TO A POINT; THENCE S 21 DEG. 23 MIN. 40 SEC. W 101.90 FEET THROUGH THE LAND OF JONES TO LINE OF NOW OR FORMERLY MCKINNEY, THENCE N 68 DEG. 36 MIN. 20 SEC. W 120 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF NOW OR FORMERLY MCKINNEY TO A POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SEPTIC FIELD LOT OF LEEP; THENCE N 21 DEG. 23 MIN. 40 SEC. E 101.90 FEET TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 0.2807 ACRES. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR SEWER LINES OF TEN (10) FEET IN WIDTH ALONG VIRGINIA SECONDARY ROUTE 670 AND THE FIFTY (50) FOOTWIDE INGREE/EGRESS & UTILITY EASEMENT, ALL PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS SET FORTH IN THE SAID LAND RECORD OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND FURTHER SHOWN ON THE SAID PLAT OF ROBERT C. HARROVER, ATTACHED TO AND RECORDED WITH THE DEED OF CORRECTION RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 675, PAGE THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA: LOT 4-A - ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THERETO APPERTAINING SITUATE AND FRONTING ON THE EAST SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 670 JUST SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE AFORESAID ROUTE WITH STATE ROUTE 605 IN CEDAR RUN MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA AND ACCORDING TO A PLAT AND SURVEY BY J.H. HARRIS, C.L.S., DATED AUGUST 12, 1976 OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 333 AT PAGE 306 IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COUNTY OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA, THE SAID PROPERTY IS DESIGNATED AS LOT 4-1 AND DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS CONTAINING 0.6646 ACRES MORE OR LESS. SEPTIC FIELD LOT: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE AS ABOVE ACCORDING TO A PLAT AND SURVEY BY ROBERT C. HARROVER, C.L.S., DATED OCTOBER 13, 1975, REVISED APRIL 13, 1976, AND FURTHER REVISED BY PLAT OF J.H. HARRIS, C.L.S.,

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ019270-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re VIDES VASQUEZ, ESTIVEN VIDES VASQUEZ, WENDY JULISSA /v. FLORES, ALVARO The object of this suit is to: OBTAIN CUSTODY OF THE MINOR CHILD, ESTIVEN JULISSA VIDES VASQUEZ It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant ( ) appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before 03/19/2024 08:30AM Allison Coppage, Judge

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Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No. JJ014157-08-00 Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-31 Fauquier County [X] Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court [X] Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Jason Thomas Wyatt Shrock The object of this suit is to: adjudicate a petition to terminate the parental rights of Alejandro Figueroa Flores concerning the minor child Jason Thomas Wyatt Shrock (d/o/b 09/27/2011). And, it appearing by Affidavit filed according to law that Alejandro Figueroa Flores., the biological father of Jason Thomas Wyatt Shrock, cannot be found and that diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of the party to be served, it is therefore ORDERED that the said Alejandro Figueroa Flores appear in Court on April 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Fauquier County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court to do what is necessary to protect his interests.

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TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of 10% of the sale price or 10% of the original principal amount of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, by cashier's or certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier's check within 15 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser's responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney's fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser's sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed, a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser's sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, 4012 Raintree Road, Suite 100A, Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza I, Suite 302 Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 (844) 442-2150; (470) 321- 7112

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LEGAL NOTICES ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ016666-02-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MINDAK, SKYLER MINDAK, JENNIFER /v. THOMPSON, SAMUEL The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND VISITATION OF SKYLAR MINDAK It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X). _____ appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04-26-2024; 08:30AM Honorable Melissa N. Cupp, Judge Public Notices

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE §§ 1-211.1; 8.01-316,-317, 20-104 CASE# CL24000064-00 Clarke County , 102 North Church St, Berryville, VA 22611 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Mary Dawn Jenkins v. Gregory Todd Glascock, et al The object of this suit is to: Trust Reformation It is ORDERED that Courtney Rochelle Glascock appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before April 17, 2024 P. McDonald, Clerk Public Notices

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE §§ 1-211.1; 8.01-316,-317, 20-104 CASE# CL24000064-00 Clarke County , 102 North Church St, Berryville, VA 22611 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Mary Dawn Jenkins v. Gregory Todd Glascock, et al The object of this suit is to: Trust Reformation It is ORDERED that Gregory Todd Glascock II appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before April 17, 2024 P. McDonald, Clerk Public Notices

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE §§ 1-211.1; 8.01-316,-317, 20-104 CASE# CL24000064-00 Clarke County , 102 North Church St, Berryville, VA 22611 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Mary Dawn Jenkins v. Gregory Todd Glascock, et al The object of this suit is to: Trust Reformation It is ORDERED that Kristin Nicole Glascock appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before April 17, 2024 P. McDonald, Clerk

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REMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION: Please take notice that on March 7, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., the Remington Planning Commission will conduct public hearings at 105 East Main Street in Remington, Va. 22734 on the following:

ORDINANCE NO. 02-24 ORDINANCE NO. 02-24 WOULD REZONE PART OF THE .8714 PARCEL LOCATED AT 502 NORTH JAMES STREET [G887-19-1505-000] FROM R-1 TO C-2 SO THAT THE ENTIRE PARCEL WILL BE REZONED C-2. THE PURPOSE OF THE REZONING IS TO DEVELOP THE PROPERTY FOR USE AS A DENTAL OFFICE. THIS ORDINANCE IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA CODE §§ 15.2-2200, 15.2-2280, 15.2-2285, & 15.2-2286, 1950, AS AMENDED.

ORDINANCE NO. 03-24 ORDINANCE NO. 03-24 WOULD GRANT A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO A & M SEPTIC AT 110 JAMES MADISON STREET [TAX MAP: 6887-07-3553-000] FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARKING SEPTIC TRUCKS AND SERVICE VEHICLES AND FOR OFFICE AND INTERIOR STORAGE SPACE FOR PUMPS, FILTERS AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED C-2. THIS ORDINANCE IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA CODE §§ 15.2-2200, 15.2-2280, 15.2-2285, & 15.2-2286, 1950, AS AMENDED.

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Please take notice that on March 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., the Remington Town Council will conduct public hearings at 105 East Main Street in Remington, Va. 22734 on the following:

ORDINANCE NO. 02-24 ORDINANCE NO. 02-24 WOULD REZONE PART OF THE .8714 PARCEL LOCATED AT 502 NORTH JAMES STREET [G887-19-1505-000] FROM R-1 TO C-2 SO THAT THE ENTIRE PARCEL WILL BE REZONED C-2. THE PURPOSE OF THE REZONING IS TO DEVELOP THE PROPERTY FOR USE AS A DENTAL OFFICE. THIS ORDINANCE IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA CODE §§ 15.2-2200, 15.2-2280, 15.2-2285, & 15.2-2286, 1950, AS AMENDED.

ORDINANCE NO. 03-24 ORDINANCE NO. 03-24 WOULD GRANT A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO A & M SEPTIC AT 110 JAMES MADISON STREET [TAX MAP: 6887-07-3553-000] FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARKING SEPTIC TRUCKS AND SERVICE VEHICLES AND FOR OFFICE AND INTERIOR STORAGE SPACE FOR PUMPS, FILTERS AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED C-2. THIS ORDINANCE IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA CODE §§ 15.2-2200, 15.2-2280, 15.2-2285, & 15.2-2286, 1950, AS AMENDED.

ORDINANCE NO. 04-24 ORDINANCE NO. 04-24 GRANTS A NEW FRANCHISE TO THE VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF STRUCTURES AND WIRES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY AS WELL AS FOR COMMUNICATIONS PURPOSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BROADBAND. THIS ORDINANCE IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA CODE § 15.2-2100 ET SEQ., 1950, AS AMENDED.

ORDINANCE NO. 05-24 ORDINANCE NO. 05-24 UPDATES THE REMINGTON FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE MODIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT, REDEVELOPMENT, REPAIRS, IMPROVEMENTS OR ADDITIONS, AND IT PROVIDES THE FACTORS AND CONDITIONS TO BE CONSIDERED RELATED TO REQUESTS FOR VARIANCES. THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE CONTAINS SIGNIFICANT MANDATORY CHANGES.

ORDINANCE NO. 06-24 ORDINANCE NO. 06-24 AMENDS THE REMINGTON TOWN CODE TO CREATE A SEPARATE CLASSIFICATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR AUXILIARY MEMBERS OF VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AGENCIES OR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR ONE VEHICLE PER VOLUNTEER. A copy of Ordinance Nos. 02-24, 03-24, 04-24, 05-24 and 06-24 may be obtained by contacting the Town of Remington, at 105 East Main Street, Remington, Virginia Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm. Any person with a disability seeking assistance to participate in the public hearings is asked to contact Town Hall in advance of the meeting for necessary arrangements.

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