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Memory care facility prepares for potential coronavirus threat By Robin Earl

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Myison Ellis is escorted to the Fauquier County Circuit Courthouse Monday, March 2.

Jury find Ellis guilty of murder; calls for 51 years By James Ivancic

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The 12-member Fauquier County Circuit Court jury that found Myison I. Ellis guilty on Thursday, March 5, in the shooting death last August LINCOLN of Lincoln WilWILLIAMS JR. liams Jr., recommended a prison term of 38 years for first-degree murder, three years for use of a firearm in committing a felony and 10 years for conspiracy to commit robbery. Judge Herman A. Whisenant Jr. will make the final determination on sentencing following completion of a pre-sentence report. The sentence will be announced on May 7 at 9 a.m. “I’m pleased with a verdict. We wanted to achieve this for the family” of the victim, said Fauquier Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Hook, outside of the courtroom. The case was prosecuted by Abigail Owens and Amy Cassandra, senior assistant prosecuting attorneys. “I believe he is innocent, but I respect your decision,” defense attorney Jessica N. Sherman-Stoltz said in addressing the jury after they delivered a verdict shortly after 2 p.m. and before they considered a sentencing recommendation. She asked the jury to recommend a minimum sentence on each count. Owens told the jury that at age 18, Williams’s life was cut short See MURDER, page 6

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Administrators at Poet’s Walk assisted living and memory care center in Warrenton say they are keeping close track of coronavirus recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and the Virginia Health Department, but those they care for are unaware of the nationwide pandemic. It’s one reason elderly people with dementia are considered one of the most vulnerable populations for the disease. About 52 patients live at Poet’s Walk, a 60-room facility designed for patients with dementia. Most are in their 70s or 80s, said Iro Egharevba, director of resident care, in an interview March 6. Egharevba said that the administrators focus on being proactive. “We make the staff aware of symptoms to watch for. It’s important they know the signs of illness. And they receive training on how to properly wear PPE (personal protective equipment).” She adds that wiping down surfaces is a priority as well. “While the residents are at lunch, the housekeeping staff is mopping floors and wiping down handrails. We tell our staff, ‘Everybody is a housekeeper right now.’ It’s an important way we can be proactive.”

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Poet’s Walk Executive Director Terra Brown helps a resident wipe her hands clean after a meal. Egharevba said that those with dementia like to wander. Poet’s Walk residents frequently may be found walking the facility’s four contiguous hallways, so handrails in particular are cleaned several times a day. She said that the staff is told to stay home if they have symptoms, and families are asked to refrain from visiting if they had traveled recently to countries where coronavirus has been reported.

Normally, residents take trips to go out to eat, to enjoy some ice cream, to the library or other special activities. “We are postponing those trips right now,” said Egharevba. “If we want to have a pizza party, we are bringing the pizza in. We want to make sure they are safe.” Egharevba said that services are provided in Poet’s Walk so residents See CORONAVIRUS, page 7

Main Street Town Hall shaping up Town manager envisions one-stop-shop for residents, businesses By Robin Earl

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A bank vault tells the story of the building’s past life.

Warrenton Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer’s perfume of choice these days may be Eau de fresh paint, but sometimes she dabs on Eau de new carpet. Schaeffer and many other town employees and contractors are up to their elbows in renovations to the old BB&T building, which is day by day being transformed into Warrenton’s new town hall. INSIDE Business.............................................11 Classified............................................35 History................................................18 Lifestyle..............................................23 Opinion.................................................9 Obituaries...........................................34 Sports.................................................13

A tour of the building at 21 Main St. begins with the large room that was once the lobby of the BB&T. The platform that will support the dais for the town council members is in place. Schaeffer admits she reconfigured its placement a couple of dozen times before the carpenters set to work. The first coat of dove-gray paint has been applied. That decision was hard-fought too. “I think I must have changed my mind 37 times,” she said. But she is pleased with the final choice. “It really makes the vault ‘pop.’” See TOWN HALL, page 4

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Mountainside Montessori students head for the mountains

Century-old clues tell tales of the ‘inarticulates’ By Aimée O’Grady Contributing Writer

On Jan. 22, with temperatures well below freezing, a group of eight Mountainside Montessori students and their guides traversed Dawson’s Trail on the south side of Bull Run Mountains to the family cemetery of William Dawson. Dawson’s headstone lists his death as Nov. 11, 1851. His birth year reads 1802; the month, however, is obscured by a century-old poplar tree that has grown around his headstone. Mahaley Shirley Dawson, his wife, rests to his left. Both are surrounded by a stacked stone wall PHOTOS BY AIMEE O’GRADY atop a small bluff, to the east of a depression marking the location of a Students work among grave markers more than 150 years old. long-forgotten road. To the west of serve technician. “The side of a tree gin to draft the story of the marginthe road lie the ruins of the Dawson that had more sun exposure has more alized homesteaders who called Bull homestead; with documented occubranches, and from that we can de- Run Mountains home. Mountainside pancy from 1850 to 1900, and most termine which side of the tree faced Montessori students are helping to likely many years before that. In the fill in the gaps. an open field,” she continued. rubble, a large stone slab remains of “We want our students to pursue The group of seventh- to what may have been a hearthstone. meaningful projects that are a con10th-graders also examined the Here, among the beech, poplar tribution to the community. Our reand cedar trees, north of the Chap- growth of non-native invasive plant lationship with the Virginia Outdoors species. “Around the remains of the man-Beverley Mill, beyond the railFoundation is one such project,” said homestead is Japanese stilt grass,” road tracks built in 1852, lies the unTheo Grayson, Mountainside’s adosaid Summers. “This is a non-native known history of the “inarticulates,” lescent program director. “We found grass that would have appeared once a group of homesteaders on the fringe the Bull Run Mountains Preserve to the land was cleared.” of society in Thoroughfare Gap. The location of trees is also a clue. be a terrific resource last year when Angus Goldberg, Mountainside “We call cedar trees, fence trees. we did a geology study of the Bull Montessori humanities instructor, Birds ate cedar tree berries and then Run,” she explained. “We quickly describes the inarticulates “as persat on fence lines around the properrealized that there were a number of sons who due to socio-economic ty,” said Joe Villari, Bull Run Mounways we could support one anothcircumstances have left a limited number of primary documents per- tains Natural Area Preserve manager with our resources. The Virginia taining to their lives.” Their lives are er. “New trees grew where the birds Outdoors Foundation was looking for being pieced together through re- defecated. Since people didn’t tradi- support on their cultural history and tionally mow under this opportunity was a perfect match search and careful “The side of a tree that their fences, the for Mountainside to dive into a local observation of the land surrounding had more sun exposure trees would grow project that encompasses real and to maturity. This meaningful work,” she continued. the remains of their has more branches, can sometimes help The school group has made three homestead. and from that we can us determine where visits to the Dawson Cemetery, the “We can infer people had their most recent to conduct a field survey. where the cleared determine which side fences,” he contin- An eighth-grade student explained fields were by ob- of the tree faced an ued. their work: “Once we selected a daserving the trees,” open field,” By closely ob- tum point, we marked the distance said Summers SUMMERS CLEARY Cleary, Bull Run Technician serving the clues of every stone believed to be a head Mountains PreBull Run Mountains Preserve that nature offers, and foot stone on the bluff surroundhistorians can being the stone wall where Mr. Daw-

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A student discusses the project with Montessori Guide Theo Grayson. son’s grave is located.” Back in their classroom, the students will use their collected data to plot a map and determine the relative age of the deceased by the distance between head and foot stones. They will also eliminate natural stones (that don’t indicate graves) entered into their data by accident. Once complete, they will have a model created of the home, from data gathered during a previous visit; they’ll present the project to the foundation. Goldberg is planning another trip to the homestead to look for “kitchen midden,” which is the home’s dump site, and help identify areas for archeologists to consider digging for family remains. A seventh-grader explained, “We have been trying to find where the graves are relative to true east. We found that they are all in rows. When we have a map, we won’t have to keep going back to the site. “It’s cool that we get to go on a hike for this project,” he said of the experience. His 10th-grade classmate agreed: "This project is a wonderful experience we get to have and being able to do this at our age is a great opportunity." Grayson feels this is an ideal time for her students to engage in a project like this. “During adolescent years, students are beginning to find See MOUNTAINS, page 3

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Katie Heritage resigns from deputy county administrator position Staff Reports A Thursday afternoon press release signed by Fauquier County Administrator Paul McCulla announced the resignation of Katie Heritage, deputy county administrator. Heritage was placed on administrative leave Feb. 7 pending resolution of an "administrative matter." McCulla said that Heritage was offered the opportunity to remain in her position, but that she "decided she was interested in seeking a change and moving on to seek new challenges."

The release read, "After 24 years of outstanding service to the citizens of Fauquier County, Catherine M. Heritage has resigned from her position as deputy county administrator." The release continued, "Ms. Heritage was first employed by the county as the director of adult court services from 1996 to 2003. She was then promoted to assistant county administrator by G. Robert Lee, county administrator at the time. Paul S. McCulla succeeded Mr. Lee as county administrator in 2005. "In 2008, Mr. McCulla promoted Ms. Heritage

to deputy county administrator. During the next 12 years, Mr. McCulla consistently found Ms. Heritage to be an outstanding employee and an excellent leader in the county government, as well as in the many civic and professional organizations in which she CATHERINE served. Mr. McCulla stated that “KATIE” ‘Ms. Heritage will be sincerely HERITAGE missed and the county government wishes her the best in her future endeavors.’”

Century-old clues tell tales of the ‘inarticulates’ MOUNTAINS, from page 2 their place in the world and consider things beyond themselves. What better way than to have them learn about the people who occupied this mountain over 150 years ago?” An eighth-grade student said, "My house is close to this area and I never realized or thought about the history of the mountains. That has changed my perspective of the area. I think about this each day when I drive back and forth to school." Her eighth-grade classmate added, "This project is fun and engaging and I enjoyed learning about the past. I never would have thought about the past in like I do now." For thousands of years, inhabitants of this region have recognized the value of Thoroughfare Gap, a natural gap in the landscape that has been used as safe transportation passage. The earliest documentation of inhabitants can be traced back 2.5 million years to the paleolithic era. According to Villari, the evidence of paleolithic era inhabitants is in the use of stone tools, stone knapping (the practice of shaping stone), and material not naturally found in the region, which suggests human transport and trade and knapping sites. From the paleolithic era through the 19th century, Thoroughfare Gap has stood as a critical narrow eastwest passage through the Bull Run Mountains that ranges from 850 to 1,000 feet high. The water sources found in the gap provided water for homesteaders and power for the Chapman Mill, built in 1742. During

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A flag marks a footstone within a stacked stone wall. the Civil War, the passage was an important strategic access from Northern Virginia to Washington, D.C. The mill was a strategic vantage point to fire down at troops. A study of the mountain residents unearths a stark dichotomy. During the mid-19th century, the Bull Run Mountains were considered the frontier. For the Dawson homesteaders, the closest town was 5 miles away in Haymarket. Subsistence farming kept the homesteaders alive. Some livestock was kept, most likely pigs, which are less prone to predators. The nearby Chapman Mill was a grist mill used by farmers to process their corn and transport it to a port in Alexandria. It also provided food to American armies during the French and Indian War and was the site of the Battle of Thoroughfare Gap in 1862 during the Civil War. Although considered the frontier, Thoroughfare Gap had a global reach as a stop along the route to the Alexandria port, a major port of entry and export center.

In last week’s story about the Marshall Main Street improvement project, some facts were misstated. Under current plans, the project will reduce the curb-to-curb width of Main Street by 2 feet, from 40 feet to 38 feet, according to Fauquier director of management and budget Erin Kozanecki. The Marshall Business and Resident Association’s articles of incorporation do not mention grant applications. The nonprofit community group formed in 2004 “to inform residents and business persons about local concerns.” Mary Wilkerson argued for an “alternative plan” that would have VDOT re-pave Main Street and make repairs to existing sidewalks. “VDOT would repair sidewalks and certain curbs, and re-mark crosswalks,” she said, adding that the MBRA has looked into the possibility of installing streetlights using private funding. Citizens may speak about their opposition or support of the project during citizen’s time at the Board of Supervisors meeting this Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. (10 Hotel St., Warrenton).

The Dawsons’ nearest neighbors were the Chapmans, who lived in Meadowland, adjacent to the mill. The Chapman family cemetery re-

veals their wealth; monuments and headstones were made from poured concrete brought in from the city. In contrast, the Dawsons were marginalized and could have been former indentured servants who moved to the frontier to start a new chapter. Detailed records exist about the Chapman family and the fate of the mill, whereas the Dawsons have all but faded into obscurity. They have left few remains of their existence, aside from military records that show the eldest son, William Fauntleroy, enlisted in Company C, Virginia 8th Infantry Regiment on May 8, 1861; he was promoted to full sergeant on Dec. 5, 1862. He survived the war. In their family cemetery, William Dawson’s grave is marked with a simple hand-carved headstone and every other grave is marked with simple head and foot stones.

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Town manager envisions onestop-shop for residents, businesses TOWN HALL, from page 1 The former bank’s black and gold vault doors stand open with gilded letters that read “THE PEOPLE’S NATIONAL BANK.” It’s a unique feature that offers a hint of the building’s past. The vault will stay, said Schaeffer, and will be used as a place to store the chairs that will be brought out for council sessions or other community meetings. She envisions this space as flexible; it could be used for displaying the plans for the Broadview Avenue project or the comprehensive plan, for a VFW award ceremony or an Experience Old Town Warrenton event. “We’d like this to be a space our residents could spend time in.” Large, unadorned windows let in lots of light. Schaeffer said the drapes were outdated and the blinds dirty, so for now at least, nothing blocks the sunlight from filtering into the cavernous room. It’s a good example of Schaeffer’s approach to the renovations: Change as little as possible, move in, live with it a while and see what needs to be tweaked. The grand chandelier is another example of a “let’s live with it for now” feature. “The height may be a problem,” and it’s not centered in the room, she said. “We’ll see.” In the corner is a small room that might be a new visitor’s center. Instead of rows of brochures, she would like to modernize with electronic displays and mobile applications to serve 2020 visitors. Schaeffer said the possible shifting of the Warrenton Visitor Center from its current location 33 N. Calhoun St. to the Main Street site has not been decided; it’s still being discussed. Two hallways off the main room lead to bathrooms and a few offices, but the real work of the town gets done as visitors pass through double doors on the left, to the Town Hall’s reception desk. (There is a door from Main Street into this section as well, but it is not currently ADA compliant.)

One-stop shop

Schaeffer sees the new Town Hall as a one-stop shop for residents and business owners. Because the current 46-year-old Town Hall at 18 Court St. has limited office space, those who need to conduct business with the town often have to go to multiple locations to get a business license or food truck permit, pay taxes, look at town records, talk to someone in community development or parks and rec. The new site would offer all town services in one building. “People would come to the

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A conference room on the third floor could be used for Town Council work sessions. front desk, ask for what they need and receive help right here,” Schaeffer said. Because employees are all located in the same place, they will be able to assist people on the spot. Town employees who most often interact daily with the public might have offices near the reception desk, but most offices will be located on other floors. A secure, key-card elevator means that visitors who have business with employees on other floors need to be escorted. This is one example of the security measures possible with the new town hall that were not feasible in the current space. “Visitors won’t be able to wander all over the building,” Schaeffer said. The third floor is mostly complete. Offices, a break room and conference areas stand waiting for town employees. The break room will serve multiple purposes. It will house a copier, a place for mail distribution, and may be used for small training sessions. Renovated skylights let in natural light. A large, stately conference room with a vaulted ceiling could be used for town council work sessions. Off in one corner is a door leading to a small kitchen that would make catering a meeting possible. Another public-facing portion of the third floor is a large room with a view over Old Town Warrenton. Hanging racks will be filled with plans that the public or press could view easily. Schaeffer presented an example, “This could be used for pre-construction meetings. It’s going to be good to have a place where plans can be more accessi-

ble to the public. It will be a consolidated space where anyone can come to look at plans.” The second floor will look much like the third but is more of a work in progress. Carpet was being laid Friday. Schaeffer pointed out that there will be a desk near each elevator, so a person escorting someone from the public can “hand off” that person to someone who can bring them to the person they need to meet with, another nod to security. In addition to the first, second and third floors, there’s a bonus space that Schaeffer calls floor 2.5. It’s an area that was part of the original 1910 building. The original doors, doorknobs and once-outside-facing windows are intact and make for a unique space. Schaeffer said that the Experience Old Town Warrenton group will have an office here. Asbestos abatement was necessary in this part of the building. Schaeffer said she was going to wait to renovate this section, but “asbestos remediation is problematic in an occupied building,” so she decided it was better to take care of it all up front. The cavernous basement will provide room for storage, storage and more storage, a luxury that Schaeffer sees as a huge advantage. “The current town hall has no storage space. Before, if someone needed an old record, we’d have to send them elsewhere. It shouldn’t take a week or longer to get a record for a resident.” Currently, wooden desks that were once used by bank employees are stacked in rows. “We are going to use as many of the desks that were left here as possible,” said Schaeffer. The basement is also where much of the town’s IT equipment will be housed, in a secure, temperature-controlled area. The server room will See TOWN HALL, page 5

The chandelier in what was the lobby of the BB&T Bank is staying for now.

Town Manager Brandie Schaeffer points to the view from a third-floor room.

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‘Minutemen’ honor the 250th anniversary of the Boston Massacre On Thursday, March 5, about 30 people gathered at the base of the Fauquier Courthouse steps as the Culpeper Minutemen chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution led a short ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of the Boston Massacre. The Warrenton Presbyterian Church choir performed briefly and the JROTC color guard from Liberty High School presented the colors. Beginning about 8:45 p.m., speakers read out a roll call of each of the men killed in the 1770 incident, adding biographical information for each man. A handbell rang out for each. At 9 p.m. several Warrenton churches tolled their bells in recog-

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Tom Hamill, secretary of the Culpeper Minutemen chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

TOWN HALL, from page 4 consolidate equipment that is currently housed at the WARF, the police department and the current Town Hall. Inspectors and environmental services employees will have office space in the basement as well. Schaeffer said that these employees are out much of the day, but they’ll have their own entrance from the back of the building. This area needed asbestos abatement as well. “We didn’t know that the tile was asbestos, so that was unexpected,” she said. Schaeffer pointed to a spot on the basement floor, and said, “When we first came in here, there was a bucket there with water pouring in. The roof needed repairs. “We’ve fully replaced the roof ‘membrane,’” she said, which had reached the end of its life. All leaks were fixed, and all copper replaced. Five HVAC units were replaced. The old bank has a drive-thru window in the back of the building and an entrance there, but for now, neither of those features will be used. “We’ll have to see. Right now, there is no way to make that a secure entrance for the public,” she said. Schaeffer’s goal is to finish the massive project before the August deadline and under budget. Dustin Dawson, a code enforcement building inspector, is coordinating work by town employees who have been coming in before and after their

nition of the anniversary. The sound could be heard as a soft background to the courthouse chime. At the same hour 250 years ago, churches in Boston rang bells to remember the day’s victims, according to Tom Hamill, the SAR chapter secretary. The Boston Massacre was a significant flashpoint in the leadup to open hostilities between the American colonies and the British crown. On March 5, 1770, a crowd began harassing British troops stationed in the Massachusetts capital. The troops eventually fired into the crowd, killing three instantly; two other men eventually died of their wounds. The incident helped galvanize public opinion against the British, eventually leading to the beginning of the Revolutionary War in 1775. Hamill said during the ceremony that the 1770 deaths marked “the first blood spilled to form our nation.” Hamill told attendees that the Culpeper Minutemen chapter is planning more events to mark the 250th anniversary of significant dates in the lead-up to American independence. The chapter encompasses Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Greene and Rappahannock counties; more information can be found at www.culpeperminutemen.org. shifts to remove old furniture, carpet and wallpaper, repoint brick, change lights and fix bathroom fixtures. It’s given the employees the opportunity to make some extra money and also be a part of the historic project. “It’s an added benefit to our employees,” said Schaeffer, and using current employees rather than outside contractors has saved the town money. She said, “The use of staff time before and after their work hours has the town under the projected budget. All the numbers will need to be calculated at the completion but to date, we estimate the use of the skilled town staff we have to have saved close to $100,000 on the items completed so far in the renovation.” Before work started, renovations to the 30,000-square-foot building were estimated at $195,000 and repairs at $550,000. The total cost for the project is estimated at $3.2 million. Schaeffer said those numbers are still close, but probably a little lower. Once the new town hall is ready to welcome staffers, Schaeffer said movers will spend a weekend moving everything in. After a “soft opening” of about a week to work out any issues, the new Town Hall will be open for business. She said, “We are not serving our citizens and our businesses well right now. This new building is going to allow us to have a consolidated space to serve everyone.” Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

General Assembly addresses speeding on two Fauquier roads By Coy Ferrell Times Staff Writer After 16 years of local activism, tangible measures to address speeding on Fauquier County highways are one step away from becoming law. Two “traffic calming” bills passed the Virginia General Assembly last week and now go to the governor for signature. Both bills were sponsored by State Sen. Jill Vogel, R-27th. Scott Filling, a Fauquier resident who lives on U.S. 17 near Belvoir Road, has lobbied for traffic calming measures on the road since 2004, eventually gathering about 400 signatures in support of action to improve safety on the stretch of U.S. 17 between Marshall and Warrenton. “We just wanted to restore balance,” said Filling, who thanked especially Vogel, Fauquier Sherriff Bob Mosier and Fauquier Supervisor Holder Trumbo for supporting the legislation. If signed into law, Senate Bill 556 would add $15 to the fine for exceeding the speed limit on the Fauquier stretches of U.S. 17 and U.S. 15, which combined total about 64 miles within the county. Under current law, the fine for exceeding the speed limit starts at $6 per mile-per-hour over the limit;

the fine increases in school zones and residential areas. Senate Bill 557 requires the state to place at least six permanent electronic speed-indicator signs on U.S. 17 between Warrenton and Marshall. Signs displaying the speed limit and the current speed of the approaching vehicle would be placed facing northbound and southbound drivers near the intersections of Belvoir Road, Old Tavern Road and Blantyre Road. “The goal was speed signs and posting of increased fines, both to serve as a deterrent to traveling at unsafe speeds,” said Vogel. Sheriff Mosier said that the speed indicator signs serve as a reminder to drivers, which is especially important on highways with few stops. He added that signs warning of increased fines would “put people on notice.” He emphasized that distracted driving, along with speeding, account for most vehicle crashes. Filling said the success of the legislation was a testament to the power of a community working together. “If you have a common, big issue that affects the community,” he said, “get on board and stick together, and you can accomplish things you never thought you could.”

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Jury finds Ellis guilty of murder; calls for 51 years MURDER, from page 1 while “the defendant has lived more than twice his age.” Ellis is 39 and the father of two children. Williams’ parents, who both testified during the trial, “lost a son in a terrible, violent way. They have to live with that the rest of their lives.” Though Williams “made some bad choices and was involved with things he shouldn’t have been involved with, he loved football and loved his friends and had his whole life ahead of him,” Owens said. Ellis was accused of going to the Williams home to rob the victim of money or drugs. Williams, who lived with his parents and younger brother on Old Auburn Road near Warrenton, was shot once in the face during the altercation. He managed to get inside the home before collapsing in front of his parents but died later that night. The victim’s mother, Crystal Williams, told the jury before they adjourned to consider the verdicts, “that night our whole life was flipped upside down.” They will no longer share Christmas or family visits or hear “I love you” from him anymore. He was “18 years, two months and one day old” at the time of his death, she noted. “Our lives will never be the same,” Crystal Williams said. “His murder has damaged the family in a way I hope we can come back from.” Lillian Scott said that Ellis is her only child. “We’d like to extend my condolences to the family,” Scott said, speaking of the Williams family. “I have prayed for them as well as my child.” Daniel Martin Farmer II of Nokesville appeared in court March 10 on the same charges that Ellis faced in connection with the Feb. 26 shooting. His trial was set for June 29. He invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to testify when called to the stand during Ellis’s trial on Wednesday. Lucretia Robinson of Manassas faces a charge of conspiracy to commit robbery in the same incident. The jury heard from witnesses for three and a half days before deciding to convict Ellis on all charges. The trial opened Monday morning in Fauquier County Circuit Court. Prosecution witnesses during the trial implicated Ellis in a plot to rob Williams. They maintained that Ellis shot Williams in the face when he resisted. The defense claimed that Ellis was not involved, did not own or use a gun, and was not connected to the scene of the murder by any physical evidence. Sherman-Stoltz said that the only evidence against her client was the word of the alleged co-conspirators, who are also charged in the crime. She pointed out that investigators never found the murder weapon. The jury received the case following closing arguments from Owens. She said that Ellis, 39, of Waynesboro, should be found guilty. Whisenant told the jurors that their decision must be unanimous on each of the three charges: first-degree murder, use of a firearm in a felony and conspiracy to commit robbery in this case.

Day two of the trial

Robinson testified on Tuesday, March 3, that she drove Ellis to the Williams’s home on Old Auburn Road and that she saw him with a gun. “Ellis opened the door and said, ‘I’ll be right back,’” Robinson said. “While he was gone, did you hear anything unusual?” Owens questioned. Robinson replied, “I heard a car pull up behind us. After a period of time I heard a gunshot,” about 15 to 20 minutes after their arrival. She said Ellis was carrying a backpack when he returned to the car. “To my knowledge he was still carrying the gun,” Robinson said. Robinson testified that Ellis told her, “If he hadn’t fought back, I wouldn’t have had to pop him,” referring to Williams. Robinson also testified that during the drive back, Ellis threw two items out the car window -- one was a shoe and the other, “by its shape was a gun.”

Myison Ellis is escorted to the Fauquier County Circuit Courthouse Monday, March 2. TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ COY FERRELL

Robinson said that the items were dropped in the Linton Hall Road-Sudley Road area in Prince William County, but when investigators searched the area, nothing was found, according to testimony Tuesday by Fauquier Sheriff’s Office investigators assigned to the case. Investigators did find cocaine and an “owe sheet,” a list of drug customers, in Williams’s room, it was revealed during the trial. Daniel Martin Farmer II of Nokesville was described in testimony as the person who came up with the idea of robbing Williams.

Testimony for the defense

Ellis took the stand in his own defense on Wednesday. He was in a relationship with Karen Farmer, Daniel Farmer’s sister, that he said started after he met her on July 7, 2019. Karen Farmer is pregnant with his child, he believes. “I gave her the benefit of the doubt,” that he was the father, Ellis said. He said he had hoped that she would move to his home in Waynesboro with her other two children. Ellis said he started a new job on Aug. 29 after being unemployed for a time due to a back injury. He said he also had sold a vehicle and gave some of the money to Karen Farmer. Ellis’ testimony, in response to his lawyer’s questions, seemed to be aimed at undercutting the prosecution’s claim that he needed money and had a motive for attempting to rob Williams. Ellis’ previous criminal record was raised in court as well. He said he served six years in prison on a drug trafficking charge. He said he had also been charged, but not convicted, on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. About his relationship to Daniel Farmer, Ellis testified, “I’ve never spoken to Daniel about planning a robbery … I didn’t talk to him, hang with him or talk with him on the phone.” He added, “I didn’t go anywhere with Daniel that night.” Ellis said he doesn’t own or use a gun. He said, “I could get five years [in prison] just being in a car with someone with a gun,” because of his prior felony conviction. “I did not shoot Lincoln Williams Jr. or anyone else,” Ellis said. Ellis said he turned himself in to authorities when he saw news media reports that he was being sought in Williams’s death. As part of Ellis’ defense, the jury also heard testimony from Michael Turner -- Daniel Farmer’s cellmate at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center. Turner testified that Farmer told him that “I killed someone but I’m going to say somebody else did it. I didn’t want to kill him, but he reached for the gun and I shot him.” Farmer took the stand but invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when Ellis’ attorney attempted to question him. He was excused from the witness chair.

The night of the shooting

Ellis said he thinks he went to his mother’s house in Manassas about 9:55 p.m. on the night of the killing, went to a 7-Eleven and then to the house in Nokesville where Karen Farmer and her two children lived with her brother and mother. Daniel Farmer and Robinson were there at the time, Ellis said. The victim’s father, Lincoln Williams Sr., testi-

fied Monday that his son left home at 9:50 p.m. to go to the Walmart in Warrenton. His son texted him that he was on his way home and at 10:11 p.m., Lincoln Williams Sr. heard a device that activates when someone comes up the driveway. Williams Sr. and his wife Crystal testified on Monday that their son had a bloody face and was pleading for help when he came inside the family home. The father said he thought at first his son had been punched in the mouth before the severity of the wound became clear. Williams Sr. said that his injured son said “Rude Boy” before he was taken away by paramedics. Rude Boy is Daniel Farmer’s nickname. Cassandra characterized the shooting as “an ambush.” A medical unit transported the 18-year-old victim to Fauquier Hospital, where he died from what was determined to be a gunshot. Dr. Gene Maya, assistant chief medical examiner for Virginia, testified on Tuesday that Williams died from a single gunshot that tracked downward from his left eye socket. Investigators described blood found on and inside a truck in the driveway of the Williams family’s home on Old Auburn Road near Warrenton and on an adjacent fence. A shell casing was also found, according to testimony. Karen Farmer testified on Tuesday that Ellis was wearing different clothes when he came back to her house in Nokesville on the night of the killing and that “I noticed he was upset.” She testified that she asked him why and after a while he said, “he pistol-whipped him (Williams) to get him to give up drugs or money. Things got out of control. There was a tussle in the yard and after that, he said he just shot him.” Ellis’ mother, Lillian Scott, testified that her son came to her house in Manassas between 10 and 10:30 p.m. on the night of the shooting. She said he showered and changed clothes. (She said her son keeps clothes at her house.) She said Ellis was “sad” that evening because Karen Farmer was due to report to jail to begin a sentence (for a probation violation in Culpeper). Ellis’ mother said she saw him again the next morning. “When my son was implicated, I knew that wasn’t possible because he was at my house,” Scott testified.

Closing arguments

Owens said in her closing argument that Karen Farmer testified that her brother was looking for someone to rob and that the victim had more than $800 in his wallet when he was shot. “Robinson testified that the defendant had a gun with him and that he told her he popped the victim because he fought back,” Owens said. “No one has said Daniel Farmer is innocent. Everybody testified that he played a role. He recruited someone to help him.” That person was Ellis, she said. But Sherman-Stoltz reminded jurors that her client “had a lot of things going for him. He was not going to put himself at risk … no gun was found, no fingerprints or direct physical evidence linking my client to the crime.” In her final words to the jury, Sherman-Stoltz also referred to Williams’ “dying declaration that Daniel Martin Farmer shot him.”

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Second defendant’s trial will be June 29

Daniel Farmer charged with first-degree murder in Warrenton teen’s murder By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

At a March 10 hearing, a four-day trial for Daniel Farmer II was set to begin on June 29, in connection with the shooting death of Lincoln Williams Jr. on Aug. 26, 2019. Farmer is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit robbery and use of a firearm in a felony. On March 5, a jury found Myison I. Ellis guilty

of the same charges in connection with the case. He could be sentenced to up to 51 years in prison for the murder. (See story on page 1.) Lucretia Robinson is also charged with conspiracy to commit robbery in connection with the case. After her case was continued at a March 10 hearing, she will face another hearing in Fauquier Circuit Court on March 23. According to documents filed with Ellis’s arrest warrant, Farmer stated, “he arranged with Myison

Ellis and Lucretia Robinson to rob Williams Jr. at Williams’ residence of drugs and money.” The statement said that Farmer said he drove “with the co-conspirators to Williams’ residence and Ellis and Robinson were left to commit the robbery, and ultimate murder.” During Ellis’ trial, prosecutors alleged that Farmer initiated the plan to rob Williams and recruited Ellis to help him. Farmer took the stand during the trial but invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when Ellis' attorney attempted to question him. Farmer was indicted in November 2019 by a grand jury. His trial will take place in Fauquier County Circuit Court.

Memory care facility prepares for coronavirus threat CORONAVIRUS, from page 1 don’t have to go out. A physician, podiatrist, audiologist and dentist all come to the facility. There is a salon onsite. She said that if a resident were to display symptoms of coronavirus, he or she would be isolated in their room immediately. “We’d call the health department and get them tested. Specific staff would be designated to care for that patient, and that staff would be dressed in PPE. “It’s especially important in this community, where there is cognitive impairment … residents can’t understand what’s going on … that we make sure they are safe.” Egharevba was called away during Friday’s interview to speak to a family member who wanted to see a resident but had been traveling. Social worker Carol Rose talked

Eight people in Virginia test positive for coronavirus Staff Reports As of Tuesday afternoon, there are eight “presumptive positive” cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Health. • A U.S. Marine stationed at Quantico Marine Corps Base who had recently returned from Ethiopia tested positive and is currently isolated at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. • An elderly couple from the City of Fairfax tested positive after returning from a cruise on Egypt’s Nile River. Another two people in Virginia Beach also tested positive after a Nile River cruise. • An Arlington woman in her 60s tested positive for the virus after returning from a trip overseas. • A Spotsylvania County woman in her 50s tested positive but officials have not said how they believe she contracted the virus. • A Loudoun County resident tested positive after attending a church in Georgetown, where a rector has been diagnosed with the disease. “Through a strategic, coordinated, statewide response, the commonwealth is well-prepared to respond to positive COVID-19 cases as they occur,” said Virginia health commissioner M. Norman Oliver, MD, MA in a press release.

about how the memory-impaired can be particularly vulnerable in a pandemic. “And it’s not just this virus, she pointed out. Flu season can be deadly. It can progress to serious illness, requiring a hospital stay, which can progress dementia greatly.” Rose said Poet’s Walk has not been hit hard by flu this year. “We’ve been lucky.” She believes that good communication among staff and with families has been important. “I tell them, ‘We know you want to see your family, but we have to keep them safe. If you are sick, stay away.’ Last week, I made 173 phone calls to families, keeping them informed.” She also helps arrange video chats between residents and family and uses technology to share photos. Rose said that her first move if someone at Poet’s Walk showed signs of illness would be to call the family. The press release said: “The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can cause mild to more severe respiratory illness. In a small proportion of patients, COVID-19 can cause death, particularly among those who are older or who have chronic medical conditions. Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Symptoms appear within 14 days of being exposed to an infectious person. COVID-19 spreads primarily through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.” To lower the risk of respiratory germ spread, including COVID-19, the Virginia Department of Health encourages the following effective behaviors: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer only if soap and water are not available. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. • Stay home when you are sick. • Avoid contact with sick people. • Avoid non-essential travel. This is a developing story. Updated information can be found at www. vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.

The staff would also be notified. She added, though, that working with residents who have dementia is a challenge under these circumstances. Although the residents may be confined to their room, they may not remember that and wander out into the hallways or common spaces. They have trouble, Rose added, with hygiene in general. “They don’t remember to wash their hands, and some can’t clean themselves properly after using the bathroom.” Rose said that those with dementia often have very short-term memory loss. Residents may be told to go wash their hands before a meal, but by the time they get to their rooms, they have forgotten why they are there. “Their attention span is short,” said Rose. Terra Brown, executive director at

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Evidence obtained from search warrant ruled inadmissible Commonwealth will appeal decision that allows Irina Barrett to retain ownership of confiscated canines By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

A hearing Tuesday, March 10 -- to present evidence in a civil case that sought to seize more than 70 dogs from defendant Irina Barrett -- was over almost before it started. Barrett, the owner of the Canis Maximus kennel in Broad Run, was charged Feb. 12 with four felony counts of animal cruelty. On Jan. 28, she was charged with one felony count of animal cruelty causing the death of an animal and one misdemeanor count of inadequate animal care. The dogs were taken from Barrett’s home Jan. 28. Tuesday’s hear-

ing was called to decide whether or not Barrett would have to turn over the dogs permanently to the county. For now, the dogs will remain at the Fauquier SPCA. Trey Mayfield, attorney for the defendant, filed a motion Feb. 20 saying that all evidence resulting from a search warrant of Barrett’s property should be suppressed because the search warrant was obtained without probable cause. The defendant’s motion said that the warrant lacked “specific, material facts suggestive of criminal conduct.” Further, the motion states the warrants “provide no evidence upon which a neutral, impartial magistrate might objectively discern criminal

Judge: Hearings for Fauquier teen charged in fatal family shootings will remain closed Staff Reports A Fauquier County judge ruled Thursday, March 5, that the court proceedings involving Levi Norwood, the teen charged in the fatal shootings of his mother and brother, will remain closed for now, despite a Feb. 26 motion from the Washington Post to open them to the public. Levi Norwood, 17, has been charged with two counts of murder in the Feb. 14 shooting deaths of his mother, Jennifer Norwood, and his 6-year-old brother Wyatt at their Midland home. The teen has also been charged with shooting his father, Joshua Norwood, 37. The elder Norwood said he escaped from the house about 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, after he was shot in the forehead and had found the bodies of his wife and youngest son. Fauquier County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judge Melissa N. Cupp ruled Thursday that Norwood’s defense attorney Ryan Ruzic showed “good cause” to keep Norwood’s hearings closed. Ruzic and Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Hook filed a motion Feb. 27 in response to the one from the Washington Post. Cupp added, however, that the teen’s hearings might be open sometime in the future. “This court or another court may not find such restrictions are necessary as the case progresses to preliminary hearing or trial,” she wrote. The teen’s detention hearing, set for Monday, March 9, was closed. Normally, cases heard in juvenile and domestic relations court are not recorded or transcribed. In this case, however, Cupp ordered that a court reporter should be present at all future hearings “so that in the event a future hearing is ordered

closed, any party or intervenor can seek review of said order and request the release of the transcripts.” The Feb. 26 Washington Post motion asked the court to open Norwood’s court proceedings to the public, arguing that the juvenile court improperly closed Norwood’s Feb. 24 hearing. The Post claimed that closing the proceeding violated the First Amendment of both the U.S. and Virginia constitutions. The Post’s motion further asserted that Virginia Code 16.1-302 states: “Proceedings in cases involving an adult charged with a crime and hearings held on a petition or warrant alleging that a juvenile 14 years of age or older committed an offense, which would be a felony if committed by an adult, shall be open.” Ruzic, at the Feb. 24 hearing, said the proceedings should remain closed to maintain the privacy of the juvenile defendant. “The motion makes mention of a catharsis for the community,” Ruzic said, before arguing that the case has already appeared extensively in the press, and the alleged crime was “not a matter for public consumption.” He added that the shootings did not take place in a public place and were confined to one family. Ruzic further stated that in a small community like Fauquier, keeping the proceedings closed would be necessary to protect the pool of jurors from being compromised, and to protect any potential witnesses who are younger than 18. Hook agreed with the defense attorney. Cupp explained in her March 5 order that these reasons represented “good cause” for keeping the hearings closed. Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

conduct by Mrs. Barrett, or evidence of such conduct upon her property. No crime was ever described, and there was thus no probable cause to issue a warrant.” The motion admits that a dead dog was discovered by Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. A.T. Vesconi, but claims that there were no facts listed in the warrant “remotely suggesting that any person in general, or Mrs. Barrett in particular, engaged in conduct that caused the death or suffering of this particular dog.” General District Court Judge Greg Ashwell agreed. No written statement of his ruling was available, but Ashwell said at the hearing that any evidence resulting from the search warrant was inadmissible. Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Doug Rogers said he would file an appeal to the Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon. As a result of the search warrant, FCSO deputies seized more than 70 Doberman pinschers and French bulldogs from the Canis Maximus kennel, 6205 Beverleys Mill Road in Broad Run on Jan. 28. More than 50 poultry and other companion animals were also removed at that time, according to Sgt. James Hartman, Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office spokesman. She was charged with one felony that day. Hartman said that on Wednesday, Feb. 12, an Animal Control Unit deputy obtained four additional warrants for Barrett, based upon the medical condition of four particular

dogs that had been seized as a result of the search warrant. Hartman said that when seized, the dogs are alleged to have been in dire need of veterinary care. He added, “It is further alleged this lack of care has caused severe and undue suffering.” Since Jan. 28, the Fauquier SPCA has been caring for the dogs. The poultry and other animals were officially turned over to the SPCA a few weeks ago and have been adopted, according to Devon Settle, executive director of the SPCA. Settle said after the hearing, “On behalf of myself and the staff of the Fauquier SPCA, we are very disappointed with the court’s decision today. I honestly feel that if the victims in this case were able to speak, this would have gone differently, and now it seems that we can’t be their voice to defend them. We can only have faith that Fauquier County Commonwealth’s office and the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office will continue to pursue justice for these animals. We will continue to provide medical treatment, exercise, proper housing, compassion and whatever else these dogs need in the meantime.” Barrett claims that almost all the dogs that were housed at the kennel belonged to other people; only six belonged to her. Rogers said that the commonwealth maintains that Barrett is the owner of all the dogs. A hearing on the five felony charges is scheduled for General District Court on March 25. Reach Robin Earl at rearl@fauquier.com

Claire’s at the Depot, on Third Street in Warrenton, was burglarized March 4.

Claire’s, CFC Farm and Home Center were burglarized March 4 Two Warrenton businesses were burglarized Wednesday night -Claire's at the Depot, located at 65 S. Third St., and The CFC Farm and Home Center, at 143 Washington St. -- according to Mike Kochis, Warrenton's police chief. He said that only cash was stolen. Both businesses were closed at the time. The thieves gained entry to Claire's through a rear door and to CFC through the roof, said Kochis. He said that Warrenton detectives are investigating. Claire's owner Claire Lamborne said that the restaurant was open the next day as usual. Lamborne said, "I've never had anything like this happen. Police did

a great job; they were very thorough." Lamborne emphasized, "It's going to be business as usual ... kitchen staff is doing their job ... soup's on." Claire's recently celebrated its 15year anniversary. CFC regional manager Roy Lambert said the burglar or burglars broke into the store's safe and stole cash. He said he learned the power went out at the store around 11 p.m. Lambert said that it is the first time CFC has been broken into. "The amount of property damage [on the roof] will probably be greater than the amount of money stolen," he said. The store was open the next day, as usual.

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Hope Heals, a community freestore, has moved from its location on John Marshall Street to a new space at 606 Falmouth St. in Warrenton. The shop offers free clothing, shoes, accessories and household linens to anyone who needs them, for free. Hours are Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. Hope Heals’ Lindsey Smith Henderson said that the new location has some meeting space as well, and a place for children to play while parents shop.

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What does primary election data tell us? On March 3, a record number of Virginians – 23% of registered voters – participated in the Democratic presidential primary, surpassing the record 20% turnout in 2008. The story in Fauquier County was similar. Nineteen percent of registered voters participated in last week’s primary, compared to 11% in 2016 and 18% in 2008. (Democrats did not hold a primary in 2012.) It would be tempting to say that a record number of primary voters will translate to an enthusiastic Democratic turnout in November. Not so fast. In Virginia and in Fauquier, the data shows that the correlation between turnout for a presidential primary and success in that year’s general election is tenuous at best. What is clear is that, in the past 12 years, Virginia as a whole has voted solidly – if not overwhelmingly – for Democratic candidates in presidential and U.S. Senate elections. The last time Virginia voted for a Republican presidential candidate was 2004, and since 2009, both of the state’s U.S. Senators have been Democrats. Additionally, seven of Virginia’s 11 U.S. Representatives are currently Democrats. Republicans have historically been far more successful at the state level, but that dynamic has changed. For the first time since 1993, Democrats now control both the governorship and the General Assembly, having gained a net 21 delegates in the House over the course of the past two elections. Bucking the state trend, which is largely fueled by voters in rapidly growing urban and suburban areas, Fauquier residents remain solidly Republican in their voting habits. Democrat Tim Kaine received 55%

of the county’s votes in the 2008 U.S. Senate race – a Democratic wave year – but since then, the highest percentage for a Democrat for any election spanning the entire county has been just 43%. Despite an influx of new voters in the county – the number of registered voters increased 25% from 2008 to 2020 – the data shows no clear direction to the political preferences of the local electorate. For instance, Democrats running for president received a progressively smaller percentage of the vote from 2008 to 2016. In the past three elections for governor, spanning 2009 to 2017, that trend is reversed, with Democrats winning progressively more of the Fauquier vote in each election; in neither case have Democrats come close to receiving the most votes in the county. Elections for the General Assembly and U.S. Congress indicate more consistent Democratic gains in the county, but Democrats still lag far behind their Republican counterparts at the ballot box. Ultimately, though, the data can only predict so much. Votes cast by real people making personal decisions -- whom to vote for, and whether to vote at all -- are what determine elections. The leadup to November promises to be heated, polarizing and awash with competing predictions based on all sorts of data. But even in jurisdictions that “solidly” favor one party or another, voters, not the pundits, decide elections. Votes cast are the only data that mean anything. Both parties would do well not to take those votes for granted.

Argyle, the home of Warrenton attorney Maj. R. A. McIntyre and his family for more than 50 years, was sold in December 1962 by his daughter, Miss Elizabeth Carter McIntyre, to Mrs. D. Parmley Williams. The original portion of the frame house was built in the 1700s by Col. William Edmonds. It is now owned by Robert F. DiNunzio.

FAUQUIER FLASHBACKS FROM THE FAUQUIER TIMES 75 Years Ago March 15, 1945 Mrs. Nancy Caroline Pinkard celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday, March 9, at the home of her youngest son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Pinkard of Meetze. Probably Fauquier’s oldest resident, Mrs. Pinkard was born in Bridgeport, West Virginia, then a part of Virginia. She married John Wesley Pinkard, and 66 years ago they with their three children drove from Bridgeport to Warrenton in a wagon, making the trip in seven days. News has been received that T. Beatty Brown of Upperville has been promoted to the rank of captain. With the field artillery, Capt. Brown is now stationed in Calcutta, India. Walter P. Chrysler Jr. has furthered added to his property in Warrenton by the purchase of the office building known as the California House, located just off Culpeper Street. The purchase was made from Capt. A. Townsend Winmill through the real estate office of J. Green Carter. 50 Years Ago March 12, 1970 A Manassas heart and lung surgeon, Dr. William L. Jamison, has purchased Hi-Rock Farm, former home of William E. and Judith Clarke, on U.S. 29/Va. 211, 3 miles east of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, whose home is now Broadview Farm on Bear Wallow Road, bought Hi-Rock in 1958 from William E. Schlusemeyer. The school board this week will

recommend to the supervisors a basic teacher salary scale for the next year ranging from $6,800 for inexperienced teachers with a bachelor’s degree, to $9,800 for those with 14 years experience. Robert A. Niles, Remington attorney, has been appointed to succeed J. Arnold Helm, Remington real estate man, to the Fauquier County Electoral Board. Judge Rayner V. Snead appointed Mr. Niles to a three-year term, serving with H. H. Hulfish Jr. of Warrenton and Mrs. G.E. Whitford of Marshall. 25 Years Ago March15, 1995 For Nol Putnam, life is a journey and he’s enjoying the ride. Putnam, who began his adult life as a teacher of history and cross-cultural education, is now the proprietor of the White Oak Forge in The Plains, a blacksmithing operation. The Warrenton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing next week to hear views on proposed capital improvement projects – including rehabilitation of the Youth WhereHouse Center in Old Town Warrenton, at a cost of $28,200. Fauquier High senior Janelle Fritschie has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at St. Bonaventure in Olean, New York. Janelle has started for the Lady Falcons since her freshman year and was captain of the 1994 squad. The Warrenton Midas Service Center is planning a grand opening celebration for Saturday, March 18. The Valvoline race car driven by Mark Martin will be on display. – Compiled by John T. Toler

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‘Same duck, new waddle’ TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/COY FERRELL

The Town Duck will reopen in a few weeks. Busy at the store, new owners took time out for a photo on Friday, March 6, the day they closed on the deal. Pictured are Jeanne-Marie Tufts, Annette Johnson and Max Tufts.

Look for The Town Duck to reopen in a few weeks By Anita L. Sherman

students. She’s watched them grow up. “Many of them still keep in touch,” said Johnson of the number The deal was officially sealed on of letters and kind phone calls that Friday, March 6. she has received, and still receives, “I did it over the phone with an over the decades. attorney,” said Annette Johnson. One of those young helpers was “The paperwork arrived via Federal a girl named Shannon who told her Express.” At 77, Johnson decided this year mother, Anne Schalestock, that Anto sell her retail establishment, The nette could use some help at the store Town Duck, that has been an Old one Christmas. That was 15 years ago, and Anne Town Warrenton mainstay for more Schalestock remains a familiar face than four decades. Opened in 1976 at the store. Her daughter Shannon is by Robin Payne, the store was sold about to have her first baby in April. to Madeleine “Bibi” Wallach de Her older daughter, Jeanne-Marie, who Heller about a decade later. Johnson, originally from Jamai- also worked at the store, will be the new ca, had moved to the United States owner along with her husband Max. when she was 18 in 1960. Working They have four children, triplet 10-yearin Washington, D.C., she met her old girls and one 4-year-old son. Anne laughs as she stands at the future husband, Edward Johnson, counter. “I can a realtor. They still remember married in 1965 when Annette and that led to a heard the news move to Fauquier that Jeanne-MaCounty early in rie was having their marriage. triplet girls!” Johnson went “It took me by to work at The surprise,” admitTown Duck and ted Johnson of the the two ladies anTufts’ offer to buy chored the gourher store. Convermet food and gift sations began late shop, garnering a Jeanne-Marie Tufts, who along last fall and by the legion of faithful with her husband Max, plan to town followers. first of the year, nekeep one of Main Street’s anchor After several establishments right on track. gotiations were seyears, Johnson riously underway. bought the store in For Johnson, it 1993, Bibi stayed on and the dynamic was time. “Bibi had been after me duo continued their retail realm. for a long time,” said Johnson. “I Johnson smiled assuredly on had said that I would retire at 75, I’ll March 6. She knows the store is in be 78 in September … I just couldn’t good hands with the new owners pull the plug.” Jeanne-Marie and Max Tufts. While not entertaining or solicThe store, in many ways, is stay- iting a sale, the timing was right. “I ing with family. have no regrets,” said Johnson, who Over the years, Johnson has men- said that she will miss the customers tored a number of young apprentic- and many of the reps. “I’ve forged es, hiring them as seasonal help as great relationships with many of them high-schoolers, many of them continu- through the years, but I will still be in ing to come back part-time as college town … Fauquier is my home.” Community Editor

“I’ve had so much support from the community,” said Johnson, “I want to thank everyone.” “Thank God, I had this place,” said Johnson who was widowed in 1998 at age 56. Working long hours and ever looking to improve the store’s offerings has kept her busy and occupied. “When you’ve had a bad day … then you’ll have a chat with someone here at the store … it’s been fun.” She chuckled, reminiscing about one of their early customers – Chef Patrick O’Connell of the Inn at Little Washington. “We’re actually a little older than the Inn,” smiled Johnson, “since we’ve been around for 44 years … Patrick would get his cheese here.” Speaking of cheese, that is one of the products that will remain along with the store’s wine selection reputation and, of course, fresh fish on Fridays. “Fridays are always very social … like home week when people come in for their fish orders,” said Johnson. “We’re planning to put in a new case to display all the cheeses,” said new owner Jeanne-Marie Tufts who is thrilled to be embarking on this new journey of store ownership. “I shopped here a lot and have fond memories of this shop,” said Tufts, a physical therapist and yoga instructor, who was born in Georgetown but moved to Fauquier as a toddler. “We wanted to come home,” said Tufts of the couple’s decision to dig deep roots in Fauquier. Her husband Max, a jet-fighter pilot in the Marine Corps for over a dozen years, had worked previously at a small financial company in Middleburg. He will be handling much of the business side of running The Town Duck. “We wanted to do something together,” said Jeanne-Marie. “Serendipity is a great way of describing our decision … and the timing … it was the right move at the right time.” Tufts sees the store staying much

The Town Duck

100 Main St. 540-347-7237 Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday as it is but with a few improvements and new twists. “It will have the same bones … same duck, new waddle,” she laughed. “I’m bringing in some fun jewelry and a line of infant items … I want to appeal to a wide range of ages and interests … I’d like to be that ‘go to … one stop’ store for a birthday … new baby …or wedding gift.” The store has a loyal local following and Tufts looks to continue that legacy. She believes that the “pendulum is swinging” and while big retail giants like Amazon are flourishing, there is a need for small, independent retail stores like The Town Duck. “We want to survive and thrive” said Tufts, “I know that our generation is keen on knowing where our products are coming from, who has made them and how the environment has been impacted.” Tufts, who will soon turn 40, hopes to bring in a few “green” products. See TOWN DUCK, page 12

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Sheehy Ford donates to local nonprofit

Antonio Benedi, former assistant commonwealth’s attorney for Fauquier County, has joined Walker Jones, PC, with offices in Warrenton and Washington, Virginia. According to a press release, Benedi brings significant negotiation, courtroom and trial experience to his new position. His passion for serv- Antonio R. Benedi ing the community led him to be a prosecutor. He has handled hundreds of cases ranging from simple traffic cases and misdemeanors to violent felonies in the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, the release said. His prosecutorial experience will serve Walker Jones’ clients in criminal and general civil litigation. A graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a minor in criminal justice, Benedi earned his J.D. degree from the Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida, in 2013. He was admitted to the Commonwealth of Virginia Bar in 2014. Currently, he serves as president elect for the Fauquier County Bar Association, where he has been a member since 2016. Benedi can be contacted at the Walker Jones’ Warrenton office at abenedi@walkerjoneslaw. com or 540-347-9223.

Sheehy Ford of Warrenton recently donated $7,000 to Fauquier FISH as part of Sheehy Auto Stores’ annual Giving Program for 2019. Sheehy donated $135,000 to charities throughout communities in Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Hagerstown, Maryland, and Richmond, Virginia. Fauquier FISH provides a range of services to county residents. Programs Director at Fauquier include food pantry FISH Erin Smith accepts distribution, book bag donation from the General and school supply Manager of Sheehy drive, Weekend Power Ford of Warrenton Frank Pack meals for Fau- McCarthy. quier County school children, senior meals delivered to the Warrenton Senior Center, the Farmers Market Program and holiday food baskets. Across all programs, FISH serves more 2,000 individuals annually. For more information, visit www.fauquierfish.org. Sheehy Auto Stores, Inc., is a family-owned business that began as one Ford store in 1966 in Marlow Heights, Maryland. The company has grown to more than $1.6 billion in sales with more than 45,000 new and used vehicles sold each year. For more information, visit www.sheehy.com.

With Great Harvest, The Open Book, Drum and Strum and Latitudes as neighbors, Tufts feels in good company and wants to continue the synergy that exists among those shops. “We definitely want to be up and running for the spring,” said Tufts, who envisions the store being closed for just a few weeks before reopening. There will also be improvements to the store’s website and more on social media. “We’re staying with what’s working,” smiled Tufts, with a loving glance toward her mother, Anne. “We’re very close and it’s going to be fun working together.” Robbie Ryan, another stalwart employee, looks forward to working with the new owners. “They’re a great couple and I’m anxious to see some of the new inventory,” said Ryan. “I’m looking to see how much collaborating we can do with the community,” said a smiling Tufts, who is happy to be living and working in her hometown at a store that has been like home to her for many years. And Annette. “They are a great young couple … the store will be in good hands … I thank all our customers … the shop would not be here without you,” she said. Reach Anita Sherman at asherman@fauquier.com.

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Junior Meghan Harrington shined in Fauquier’s Monday scrimmage win over Woodgrove.

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Liberty junior Taylor Smith was a second team allNorthwestern District performer last year.

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Sophomore Ashley Hume is one of three all-district returnees for Kettle Run.

Mighty, mighty Falcons? FHS is Leatherman’s Eagles hope to make Coming off 11-7 year, Cougars have talent in Hume, Boldt, Johnson loaded with talent, has grand plans playoffs with a slender lineup By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

COACH: Erika Lamper (2nd year). 2019 RECORD: 20-4 Northwestern District tournament champions. EARLY GAMES: March 17 at Eastern View; March 19 HOME vs. Sherando; March 24 HOME vs. James Wood.

Fauquier softball has unfinished business. The Falcons went 20-4 in 2019 with the second-highest winning percentage in school history at .833. Fauquier won the Northwestern District’s tournament title and lost in the regional semifinals to Woodgrove 4-1. For many in the program, those achievements were not enough. Against Woodgrove, Fauquier led 1-0 after two innings but didn’t take advantage of opportunities to score additional runs. That disappointment lingers, but it also has invigorated coach Erika Lamper’s athletes. “I think we fell short. We weren’t ready to stop playing at that point,” Lamper said. “It has made them really hungry. My goal is to keep growing from that point. I think the girls have worked really hard in the offseason to do that.” The Falcons have eight starters back from last spring’s championship season and nine returnees in all. They also add four newcomers to the fold. “Who wouldn’t want to have eight starters back? It’s a good place to be,” Lamper said with a broad smile. She has two first-team all-district players in the starting battery of junior pitcher Meghan Harrington and senior catcher Emily Turner. Fauquier also has a pair of second-team all-district players back in senior Zoe Ott and sophomore Meredith Wayland. Callaway Lee, Lauren Davis, Emma Carter, Payton Swart and Helena Lovell are the other veterans. Haley Saulsbury, Izzy Evans, Mikayla Gilmore and Kate Harrington are the newcomers. Hitting is emerging as the Fauquier’s impressive element. Many of the girls also have increased their strength, making more of them extra base threats at the plate.

See FALCONS, page 16

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

COACH: Chris Leatherman (2nd year). 2019 RECORD: 10-11. EARLY GAMES: March 19 HOME vs. Millbrook; March 23 HOME vs. Brentsville; March 24 HOME vs. Handley.

Health is the paramount concern for Liberty’s softball program. Only 11 girls opted to play, so an injury or two could have unusually negative effects for second-year head coach Chris Leatherman and his staff. “Obviously, it’d be nice to have a few extra bodies for practice purposes, but I’m thankful for the girls we do have this year,” Leatherman said. The Eagles return two all-district performers in Taylor Smith and Katelynn Lewis, plus five other varsity returnees. He’s pleased with their efforts thus far. “We have a solid group of hard working girls, who want to work and get better. Thankfully, we have some freshman joining our returning squad that I’m confident in,” Leatherman said. The lower-than-normal turnout comes after three mainstays graduated to play in college. Liberty isn’t beginning from Ground Zero as solid core of seven varsity returnees bring stability. Junior Taylor Smith and sophomore Katelynn Lewis were second-team all-league in 2019. Senior Jada Leatherman is back to start for the fourth year in a row. Kaleigh Phelps, Veronica Nickerson, Keely Crane and Kileigh Hash are the other veterans. Ashley McClanahan, Lauren Leatherman, Abigail Walker and Isabelle Cavins are new to varsity. Leatherman said the coaches have penciled in positions, but they will know more this week after a pair of preseason scrimmages. “My coaching staff and I have a pretty good idea, but we’ll see how it goes,” Leatherman said. “If it works, it works, if it doesn’t, we’ll adjust.” The Eagles have a quirky schedule that begins with five consecutive home games before nine straight road contests. The Eagles then return to Bealeton for five more home games.

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

COACH: Tori Hill (8th year). 2019 RECORD: 11-7. EARLY GAMES: March 17 HOME vs. Brentsville; March 19 HOME vs. Handley; March 24 HOME vs. Millbrook.

Kettle Run softball is taking a novel approach to roster management this spring. Coach Tori Hill has eight girls who will play full-time on varsity. The next tier consists of seven players who will swing between varsity and JV, with six girls listed as full-time JV members. In 2018, Kettle Run had two small discrete teams, but injuries on both levels forced a collapse into one squad. Last year, the Cougars opted for a single large crew to avoid the injury complications, but that caused some roster issues. “We had girls who got very little playing time,” Hill explained because they were not ready to facing varsity pitching or close games limited substitutions. This year’s plan has caused Hill to tweak the schedule. Junior varsity games were rescheduled to days when the varsity does not play. Hill said the JV squad probably will not play a full schedule to prevent exceeding game limitations. “We felt this was a way to guarantee everyone could improve,” Hill said. “They’ll have more opportunity to gain practice time and game experience.” Kettle Run has sophomore second team all-district pitcher Ashley Hume back after her solid freshman campaign, with more arms at Hill’s disposal. Freshman Kylie Wilkerson joins the full-time varsity staff. Hanna Hendrickson is another program returnee joined by newcomers Delaney Lail and Savannah Hulverson. “I’m confident we have stronger pitching,” the eight-year head coach said, comparing this team to years when she may have had only two viable options. Abby Boldt, a first-team all-Northwestern District choice in 2019 and second-teamer Jeanelle Johnson anchor the varsity field players.

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Valley girls run down Falcons to win state track By Fred Hodge

Rodman rolls to state title in 1,000

Special to the Times

Fauquier’s girls track team entered the second day of the March 2-3 Virginia High School League’s Class 4 state indoor track in the lead in Lynchburg. But Loudoun Valley had a stacked lineup the last day and pulled out the title by dominating the 1,000, 1,600 and 3,200 meters. “We held first place for the longest time, but it got away from us when the two-mile hit,” Fauquier coach Quentin Jones said of a 17-point Viking surge. After beating Loudoun Valley for the region title, Fauquier watched the Vikings roar to the state title by outscoring the Falcons 64-55. Kettle Run placed 15th with 18.5 points. Loudoun Valley’s boys dominated with 102 points to 38 for Lee-Davis. Liberty’s 10 points left it a threeway tie for 16th. Fauquier scored .5 for 10th, and Kettle Run finished in a five-way tie for 21st with 8 points. Liberty’s Sam Rodman was the boys 1,000-meter champion, and county athletes also won six silver medals and a bronze in the productive outing. Sisters Stephanie Robson, a junior, and sophomore Alyssa Robson played key roles in Fauquier’s title pursuit. The dynamic duo combined to accrue 36 points in individual events. Stephanie leaped 37 feet, seven inches as the triple jump runner-up, and she and Alyssa both registered

By Fred Hodge

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SAM RODMAN

jumps of 17-5 to tie for the long jump silver medal. Stephanie also tied for second in the high jump at 5-2. The triple jump qualified her to compete in the New Balance Nationals March 13-15 in New York City. Alyssa also was third in the 55-meter high hurdle finals at 8.62. Plus, the younger Robson combined with Camryn Bland, Cammi Winston and Sydney Trussell for fourth the 800-meter relay at 1:47.21. Placing third was the 1,600-meter re-

Like a NASCAR driver, Sam Rodman likes the clean air. Those drivers want to be in front to avoid the distractions and buffeting occurring behind the front runner. The tactic led to a Class 4 state championship in the 1,000 as Rodman led from the start to win 2:29.25, besting Hanover’s Cole Myers by almost a second. “My goal was not to see any other runner during the race,” Rodman said of his plan. “I wanted to go out fast and lead until the end of the race.” In his first race this season, the Liberty junior decided to run on the shoulder of the leader and make a late move and won in the nation’s second-fastest time. lay foursome of Ryan McDaniel-Neff, Trussell, Aubrey Fernandez and Bland with a time of 4:05.28. Their finish allowed Fauquier to hold off a late charge by Hanover (49.5 points) to clinch second place. Finishing fifth were Fernandez (500, 1:19.28) and the 3,200 relay crew of Fernandez, Abby Gray, Shelby Rosenberger and Kiki Wine (9:59.42).

Kettle Run does well

Kettle Run coach Myraida Davis said the five Cougars entered in the state meet carried a motto of “small

Now a fast start is his modus operandi. “I was worried because I knew there was a big target in my back, and I’ve never had that before this season,” Rodman said. “When I crossed the line, I was so relieved and happy that it was over, so excited to win my first state title. I’ve been looking forward to winning this race for a long time.” “I am so proud of all that Sam has accomplished this season,” Liberty coach Helen Leigh said. “He set a goal for himself…and put in the effort to make sure he could accomplish it. He ran a phenomenal race.” Rodman also has qualified to compete in the New Balance Nationals March 13-15 at the Armory in New York City. but mighty.” Four of the five placed fourth or higher. Evan Torpy finished second in the pole vault on the opening day at 13 feet. The next day, Mary-Kate Behan and Nia Rogers combined for a twothree placement in the girls shot put. Behan struck silver with her throw of 37-10. Rogers recorded a personal best toss of 37-0 for third. Colleen Schaner translated a school indoor record vault of 10-6 into a tie for fourth place.

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KETTLE RUN GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW

Goal-oriented Cougars want the district title By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

COACH: Matt Zuras (4th year). 2019 RECORD: 12-6-2. EARLY GAMES: March 17 at Brentsville; March 19 at Handley; March 24 at Millbrook.

In 1716, British dramatist Christopher Bullock wrote, “Tis impossible to be sure of anything but Death and Taxes.” While nothing is automatic in local sports, one recurrent theme is Kettle Run’s girls soccer success. Fourth-year coach Matt Zuras had seven girls graduate from last spring’s 12-6-2 varsity squad, but enters with a large group of returnees and several strong newcomers. The Cougars are anchored by a quartet of seniors in Taylor Creeden, Maddi Green, Kylie Warren and Amanda Deliee. The first three were first-team honorees, with Creeden also earning second-team Region C recognition. Deliee was second team all-district. “The first two weeks have gone very well,” Zuras said. “Fortunately we have 12 returning players, many who started last year so we don’t to fill too many holes.” The first match is March 17 at Brentsville, and the second trip will be two days later to defending champion Handley. Kettle Run was one of five contenders for the Northwestern District regular-season championship last year along with Handley, James Wood, Liberty and Sherando. The Cougars were strongly in the mix until back-toback shutout losses to Liberty and Sherando dropped the Cougars to the No. 4 seed for the post-season tournament. They avenged the loss to Liberty in the quarterfinals before falling to No. 1 Handley in the semifinals and fall short of a regional playoff berth. Zuras’ goals this season include qualifying for regional play and possibly beyond. The 14-game district slate comes first, so the top priorities include discovering the most efficient lineup and playing well.

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Maddie Powers and the Cougars went 12-6-2 last year and want to do even better this year. “It usually takes a few games to jell as a team. So I’m sure we will be tweaking lineup for a few weeks. We play pretty much everyone each game, so the players have plenty of opportunities to grow and earn more playing time,” Zuras said. “We have only had a couple of practices as a team, so there is an endless list of areas to be covered,” he stressed. Other varsity players include Annaliese Georgi, Caroline Babish, Haley Cordova, Annie Hunter, Stephanie Schefer, Farrah Sturges, Kellie Crawford, Maddie Edwards, Alaska Evans, Alexis Johnson, Cassidy May, Maddie Powers, Paige Proctor, Alyssa Scardina, Rachel Kersey and Brooklyn Hudak complete the team. The JV team has Katie Kuzma, Kelly Wright, Madison Wheatley, Mara Rinaldi, Madison Canterbury, Charlotte Henkel, Katelyn Hodges, Kaylin Warren, Kayla Thorpe, Nat McGonegal, Afua Okyere, Annabelle Sullivan, Lexi Smith, Rachel Hunter, Eliana Jontz, Caroline Robertson, Valentina Rodriguez and Ella Slevin.

FALCONS, from page 13 Fauquier won’t have to depend on outscoring its foes due to a deep pitching staff and a quality defense. Harrington also garnered second-team Region 4C honors last spring. Ott, Katie Harrington and Saulsbury also will pitch. “It’s a matter of finding the right fit,” Lamper said. “That’s the hardest part. We have a lot of girls who grown so much over the off season. We have a lot of senior leadership…that helps a lot that.” This season’s junior varsity team consists of Samantha Steenfott, Gillian Royal, Amanda DeBerry, Tori Gray, Livy Gaines, Mallie Rigglemann, Sophia Messick, Erin Irvin, Aurora Theoret, Nadia Murphy and Brianna Moffett.

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FAUQUIER GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW

Falcons’ new coaches preach aggressive approach By Fred Hodge

Special to the Times

Two co-coaches inherit a Fauquier girls soccer program that had problems finding the back of the net in 2019. The Falcons tallied only three goals last spring en route to a 0-15-1 season. They scored just 10 goals in 2018, going 2-13. So new co-head coaches Josh Smith and Cheyenne Brown are hoping to take the attack out of the freezer after 13 goals in the last 31 games. Smith was an assistant for the

Falcon boys program for two years, while Brown is a newcomer to the county from Pennsylvania. “You can’t score if you don’t shoot. I don’t care if it’s soccer, field hockey, basketball or lacrosse,” said Smith. The schedule will be a learning experience for almost everyone. “Just play the game at the moment,” Smith said. “I think the best word to describe it is electric. Everyone is just ready to go.” As they prep for the March 19 home opener with Sherando, the coaches like the turnout. “We picked the best 37 girls we

could for both programs. There are some girls who are on the JV roster who easily could play on the varsity,” Smith said. Ava Hayes and Kara Gilpin are the lone seniors. Junior varsity returnees are Kamryn Bishop, Hannah Vereen, Emma Chesley, Grace Chesley, Eva McCrehin, Alexia Uribe and Mya Thomas-Ordonez. Other varsity players are Emma Anderson, Katey Bern, Danica Carter, Kate Finkbeiner, Lily Finkbeiner, Annamae Lawrence, Mackenzie Plunkett and Maya Sumile. The Falcons often found them-

CO-COACHES: Josh Smith (1st year), Cheyenne Brown (1st year). 2019 RECORD: 0-15-1. EARLY GAMES: March 19 HOME vs. Sherando; March 23 at Freedom (South Riding); March 24 at James Wood. selves outmuscled by older, stronger players last spring, leading to a question about toughness. The girls have responded with more physical play after both coaches demonstrated techniques. “It took us modeling,” Brown said. “I have bruises,” she laughed.

Legal Notice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY’S REQUEST TO REVISE ITS FUEL FACTOR CASE NO. PUR-2020-00031 On February 21, 2020, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Company” or “Dominion Energy Virginia”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) its application (“Application”) pursuant to § 56-249.6 of the Code of Virginia seeking a decrease in its fuel factor from 2.3254 cents per kilowatt hour (“¢/kWh”) to 1.7357¢/kWh, effective for usage on and after May 1, 2020. The Company’s proposed fuel factor, reflected in Fuel Charge Rider A, consists of both a current and prior period factor. The Company’s proposed current period factor for Fuel Charge Rider A of 1.8569¢/kWh is designed to recover the Company’s estimated Virginia jurisdictional fuel expenses, including purchased power expenses, of approximately $1.24 billion for the period July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. The Company’s proposed prior period factor for Fuel Charge Rider A of (0.1212)¢/kWh is designed to return approximately $80.7 million, which represents the net of two projected June 30, 2020 fuel balances. In total, Dominion Energy Virginia’s proposed fuel factor represents a 0.5897¢/kWh decrease from the fuel factor rate presently in effect of 2.3254¢/kWh, which was approved in Case No. PUR-2019-00070. According to the Company, this proposal would result in an annual fuel revenue decrease of approximately $392.6 million between May 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021. The total proposed fuel factor would decrease the average weighted monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kWh of electricity by $5.89, or approximately 4.8%. In response to the Commission’s directive in the Order Establishing 2019-2020 Fuel Factor, Dominion Energy Virginia also provided testimony addressing how the Company monetizes the unused portion of its natural pipeline capacity portfolio on days when the system is not constrained. The Commission entered an Order Establishing 2020-2021 Fuel Factor Proceeding (“Order”) that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing for May 27, 2020, at 10 a.m. in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive testimony from members of the public and evidence related to the Application from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Any person desiring to testify as a public witness at this hearing should appear 15 minutes before the starting time of the hearing and contact the Commission’s Bailiff. Individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in the hearing should contact the Commission at least seven (7) days before the scheduled hearing at 1-800-552-7945. Through its Order, the Commission also required the Company to place its proposed fuel factor of 1.7357¢/kWh into effect on an interim basis for usage on or after May 1, 2020. Copies of the public version of all documents filed in this case are available for interested persons to review in the Commission’s Document Control Center located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. The public version of the Company’s Application, pre filed testimony, and exhibits are available for public inspection during regular business hours at each of the Company’s business offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A copy of the public version of the Company’s Application also may be obtained, at no cost, by written request to counsel for Dominion Energy Virginia, Paul E. Pfeffer, Esquire, Dominion Energy Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means. On or before May 20, 2020, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Application shall file written comments with Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. Any interested person desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before May 19, 2020, by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Compact discs or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00031. Any person or entity may participate as a respondent in this proceeding by filing a notice of participation on or before April 8, 2020. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be filed with the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company at counsel’s address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00031. Interested persons should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for further details on participation as a respondent. On or before April 30, 2020, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of such testimony and exhibits shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format; and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00031. All documents filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice may be viewed at the Commission’s website: http://www.virginia.scc.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and an official copy of the Commission’s Order in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

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CONTRIBUTING EDITOR BETSY BURKE PARKER, BETSYBURKEPARKER@GMAIL.COM Fauquier Times | March 11, 2020

HORSE BRIEFS WARRENTON RACES

Saturday point-to-point at Airlie The Warrenton Hunt Point-toPoint runs is Saturday, March 14, at the Airlie racecourse just north of town. The first race is at 12 p.m. Meet details are at warrentonhunt. com; complete entries are at centralentryoffice.com.

VET SEMINAR

What if your pet eats poison Piedmont Small Animal Clinic between Marshall and The Plains hosts a free vet seminar Tuesday, March 24. Participants will learn about common household products and foods that are poisonous to pets, and what to do – and what not to do – to help before seeking veterinary assistance. The seminar begins with cocktails and snacks starting at 5:30 p.m, with the lectures starting at 6 p.m. Visit piedmontsmallanimal.com or call 540-364-4954 to reserve a seat.

FOXFIELD RACES

Steeplechase meet lives on When she died, Foxfield Races founder Mariann Tejeda put in her will that the Charlottesville race meet would continue in perpetuity. But development pressure around the

PHOTO BY DOUGLAS LEES

Stakes-prepper Stooshie, leading above, won on the turf at Saturday’s Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point for 2018 champion owner George Mahoney and trainer Ricky Hendriks. Archie MacAuley was up. Idle for 12 years, the Rappahannock meet kicked off Virginia’s 12-race spring ‘chase season that continues Saturday, March 14 at the Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point at Airlie. Complete results are at centralentryoffice.com. course north of town has made many wonder if the twice-annual events could continue. The newly-formed Foxfield Racing LLC ensures Tejeda’s wishes remain in play forever. Veterinarian Dr. Reynolds Cowles, past president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and chair of the National Steeplechase

Association safety committee, heads the group overseeing the historic 178acre venue being protected by openspace easement, which will keep it undeveloped forever. Cowles is working closely with Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation in Richmond and the local Albemarle Conservation Easement Authority. The spring meet is April 25. Visit foxfieldraces.com for details.

SHOW SCHEDULE

Hunters, jumpers, dressage take the stage Frying Pan Park in Herndon hosts hunter schooling shows and dressage shows through April. Hunter dates are March 14 and April 18. Dressage dates are March 28 and May 2. Find full prize list information at fryingpanequestrian.org. Elsewhere, Spencer Sporthorse in Hume has three show series this winter, with a dressage show on March 14 and a jumper show March 22. Find prize lists and entry information on the Spencer Facebook page. On April 1, a series of evening dressage shows begins Thursday nights at Great Meadow's Fleming Arena near The Plains. Sign up at cdcta.com. On April 8, the Mitchell Dressage Series continues at Vintage Valley Sporthorses in Catlett. Entry information is at mitchellds.com. On March 21, the Virginia Dressage Association, Northern Virginia chapter, hosts a dressage schooling show at Morven Park in Leesburg. The indoor show offers all levels, from intro through FEI. Another two-day show is April 4-5. Prize lists are at vadanova.org. On April 19, Homestead Farm in Catlett has a dressage show. Visit homesteadhorsefarm.com.

DRESSAGE CLINIC

March 16 session in Purcellville FEI rider Silva Martin will teach a dressage clinic March 16 at Wheatland Farm in Purcellville.

Auditors are welcome to take part, with riding slots for dressage, paradressage and eventing dressage riders. Register at wheatlandfarm.org.

PROTEUS AWARD

This prize requires versatility The annual Proteus Award is given by the Clifton Horse Society to the horse-and-rider pair accruing the most different types of activity in 2020. The contest was developed to encourage competitors to experience a wide range of activities available in and around Virginia’s horse country. Visit cliftonhorsesociety.org to register.

MEETING

Ridefauquier annual event is March 29 The local Ridefauquier horse club holds their annual meeting March 29 at the Black Horse Inn in Warrenton. Find more at ridefauquier.com.

NATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS

Attend workshop, exhibit, film screening Middleburg’s National Sporting Library hosts Dr. Jane Desmond for a special poetry workshop Thursday, March 12. A professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Desmond will explore how poetry about animals can serve as a kind of ethnographic lens, a sort of encounter across species. Refreshments and drinks will be provided. Other events include an April 18 flyfishing fly-tying seminar, a talk on the “Thrill of the ‘chase” exhibition April 25, a Goose Creek documentary film screening May 1 and a book signing with author Patrick Smithwick May 7. Sign up by emailing info@ nationalsporting.org.

HORSE TRIALS

Morven Park event returns The Morven Park spring horse trials is March 27-29 at the Leesburg facility Divisions range from beginner novice through intermediate. A full schedule is at morvenpark.org.

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FAUQUIER TIMES FILE PHOTO

Waterloo Bridge gets a reprieve. Restoration plans underway.

Connecting history Waterloo, once more than just a bridge By John Toler

Associate Editor

News that a Maryland firm has been awarded a $3.6 million contract to rehabilitate the Waterloo Bridge over the Rappahannock River linking Fauquier and Culpeper counties was good news for history lovers. Built of iron in 1878, deterioration of the single-lane bridge led to its closing in January 2014. It will be restored and returned to service in April 2021. It was not the first bridge to join the counties at Waterloo, and the village that once grew on both sides of the bridge, now long-gone, has an interesting history going back to the early 19th century. Agricultural development was well underway along the Rappahannock River and Carter’s Run, with prosperous farms and several grist mills in operation. However, there were very few improved roads in the region. In an effort to take advantage of the economic growth taking place in areas where transportation of goods and agricultural products was mainly by rivers and canals, plans were developed for the Rappahannock River Canal, which would link agricultural commerce along the river with the major shipping point at Fredericksburg. The Rappahannock Canal Company received its charter from the Virginia General Assembly in February 1811, but securing investors was difficult. It wasn’t until 1828 that enough money was raised – including a major stock purchase by the General Assembly – so that work could begin. Construction began but stopped by 1838 when money ran out. The corporation was reorganized, and new financial arrangements secured, and work resumed in 1845. The boat basin at Fredericksburg was finally linked by water to William Blackwell’s Mill above Waterloo.

ordered by inland plantation owners were shipped from overseas to Fredericksburg and transferred to canal boats coming up the Rappahannock. Edward Armstrong (1847-1938) lived at Rose Hill Farm at Waterloo, remembers as a young child the activity on the canal, and the development of Waterloo. His father, John Spilman Armstrong, and his uncle Joseph Settle, helped build the last 12 miles of the canal, and built the family home at Waterloo on the Culpeper side of the river. “While the canal was being built, four stores were constructed at Waterloo,” according to Armstrong. “Three on the Fauquier side of the river and one on the Culpeper side. The largest was John Ambler’s, located 150 yards south of Carter’s Run Bridge.” In addition to the general stores, there were industries at Waterloo, including a shop where canal boats were built and repaired, several large warehouses and two blacksmith shops. There were also two woolen mills, the Swartz Woolen Mill at Waterloo, and The Glen on Carter’s Run. The mills employed many workers, who lived in homes built along the roads near the village. A plan was drawn up for a complete town with a central marketplace and designated streets extending from the river, but it never developed.

Difficult times

The prosperity Waterloo enjoyed was shortlived due to several factors, including the arrival of the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, which came to Culpeper and Warrenton in 1853. “Had the river continued to provide the principal means of cargo transportation, Waterloo might have grown to a tri-county business center, leaving Warrenton and Culpeper just sleepy, county

Waterloo established

“The canal in operation at last, flat boats began plying the waters of the Rappahannock by 1849, carrying barrels of flour and other commodities downstream to Fredericksburg, and returning with fish, salt, whiskey and guano,” according to “250 Years in Fauquier County” (2009). Imported items

PHOTOGRAPHED IN 1974 FOR “HISTORIC CULPEPER.”

Built in 1840 by John Armstrong, “Waterloo Landing” once served as the village post office.

Waterloo was on both sides of the Rappahannock River, off Leeds Manor Road. MAP COURTESY OF THE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

seat towns with little commerce,” wrote Tony Walker in The Fauquier Democrat in December 1953. “The fact that river travel gave way to the railroads thus may have changed the fortunes of many of the families who had settled along the banks of the Rappahannock near Waterloo.” The canal also suffered from acts of nature, including drought and floods, and hurricanes and ice that damaged the system of locks. Money for repairs soon ran out. Following the First Battle of Manassas in July 1861, Confederate Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard passed through Waterloo, and to foil possible Union pursuers, burned the wooden bridge, effectively cutting the village in half. The following winter, Union Gen. John Pope and a large number of his troops camped along the river from Carter’s Run to Fauquier White Sulphur Springs. Living off the country, they tore down the buildings at Waterloo and used the wood for shelters and firewood. The woolen mills were destroyed by Union troops because cloth for Confederate uniforms was being made there. According to Culpeper historian Mary Stevens Jones in an article in the January 7, 1954 edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Pope rebuilt the wooden bridge before he left in 1862. But the village of Waterloo was never rebuilt. For several years, Edward Armstrong operated a general store in the old Settle and Knox Store building on the Culpeper side. He later sold the business to John Riley and constructed a new building for him on the west end of the bridge. The store prospered until there was another big change – the passing of the horse-and-buggy and the advent of the automobile – that brought the closing of many old country stores. See WATERLOO, page 22

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LEGAL NOTICES ** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ** PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021, TAX RATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020, AND THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2025 FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. Fauquier High School - Auditorium 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186

A Public Hearing on the proposed FY 2021 County Budget, proposed Capital Improvement Program, and Tax Year 2020 tax rates will be held by the Board of Supervisors at the time and place noted above. This hearing is for expenditures and revenues for all County Departments, the Airport Fund, Ambulance Revenue Fund, the Capital Improvement Fund, the Conservation Easement Service District Levy Fund, the County Asset Replacement Fund, the Debt Service Fund, the Environmental Services Fund, the Fire and Rescue Tax Levy Fund, Internal Service Funds, and the School Division Funds for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Calendar Year 2020 tax rates proposed would be effective upon adoption with real estate taxes due June 5th and December 5th, and personal property taxes due October 5th of each year, with any due date that falls on a weekend moved to the next business day. The proposed FY 2021 budget includes an advertised overall real estate tax rate of $1.048 which would fund all FY 2021 proposed budget requests. The proposed FY 2021 budget, in summary form below, is for informative and fiscal planning purposes only. The proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan totals $99.5 million over the five-year planning period. Of this amount, $7.2 million would be allocated for public safety and fire and rescue projects, $2.6 million for judicial administration, $9.6 million for parks and recreational projects, $0.25 million for environmental services projects, $14.93 million for utility projects including $8.0 million for broadband development, $0.26 million for Airport projects, and $57.45 million for school division projects. Copies of the complete proposed budget and CIP are available at the County Administrator’s Office, the Office of Management & Budget, and online at http://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments-h-z/management-and-budget. The inclusion of any item in the proposed budget does not represent a commitment by (or obligation of) the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors to appropriate funds for any item or purpose listed. The Board of Supervisors may adjust any or all figures after the public hearing. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, the local tax rates can only be adjusted downward from the advertised rates, unless additional notice is given and a public hearing held on any proposed increase. ALL COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND TAX RATES. Any person not able to attend may submit written comments to the County Administrator’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186. Paul S. McCulla, County Administrator FURTHER INFORMATION: If there are questions, or if additional information is desired prior to the public hearing, please contact: Office of Management and Budget (540) 422-8360 County Administrator’s Office (540) 422-8001 Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for request. FYhandicapped 2021 Proposedpersons Generalupon Fund prior Revenue

FY 2021 Proposed General Fund Revenue

Use of Money and Property 0.6% Fines & Forfeitures 0.3%

General Property Tax 72.0%

Intergovernmental Transfers 0.2% Use of Fund Balance 0.5% Miscellaneous Revenue and Recovered Costs 0.3% Charges for Services 0.5% Permits, Fees, and Licenses 0.8% Federal Revenue 1.6% Other Local Taxes 9.1% State Revenue 14.2%

REVENUES Source GENERAL FUND Real Property Taxes Personal Property Taxes Other Local Revenue State Revenue Federal Revenue Intergovernmental Revenue Use of Prior Years’ Fund Balance TOTAL, GENERAL FUND OTHER FUNDS Airport Fund Ambulance Revenue Recovery Fund Capital Improvement Fund Conservation Easement Service District Fund County Asset Replacement Fund Debt Service Fund Environmental Services Fund Fire and Rescue Levy Fund Fleet Maintenance Fund Health Insurance Fund School Division Operating Fund School Nutrition Fund School Textbook Fund School Asset Replacement Fund Regional Governor’s School Fund TOTAL, OTHER FUNDS

LOCAL TAX RATES FY 2020 ADOPTED

$ $

100,452,188 26,622,000 30,018,052 27,901,570 2,889,443 477,522 987,697 189,348,472 732,851 1,482,055 8,122,725

FY 2021 PROPOSED $

$ $

103,791,198 30,300,000 31,567,023 28,147,459 3,271,338 477,522 987,697 198,542,237 742,909 1,528,849 21,698,200

871,758

879,562

1,875,092 13,116,310 6,250,625 19,547,247 3,517,988 35,545,564 148,285,310 5,786,346 1,102,757 3,709,535 1,695,849 251,642,012

2,555,800 13,298,436 8,200,378 21,814,444 3,616,038 35,798,972 154,789,452 6,140,346 1,170,784 4,357,031 1,699,879 278,291,080

Less Local Support

(110,239,713)

(118,907,561)

TOTAL REVENUE, ALL FUNDS

330,750,771

357,925,756

Levy1 REAL ESTATE General Real Estate Special District Levy (Countywide) Fire and Rescue Conservation Easement Stormwater Management Fee3 Special District Levy (District only) Marshall Electric Light & Business Improvement District PERSONAL PROPERTY Tangible Personal Property Business Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Machinery and Tools Motor Home/Campers/Boats Motor Vehicle Carriers (30+ passengers) Fire & Rescue Volunteer Vehicle Handicap Equipped Vehicles Aircraft4 Mobile Homes

1 2 3 4

ADOPTED TAX YEAR 2019

PROPOSED ADVERTISED TAX YEAR TAX YEAR 2020 20202

$0.855

$0.874

$0.884

$0.133 $0.006 $13.64

$0.150 $0.006 $13.64

$0.158 $0.006 $13.64

$0.005

$4.65

$2.30

$2.30 $1.50

$1.00

$0.25 $0.05 $0.001 $0.994

$0.25 $0.05 $0.001 $1.030

$0.25 $0.05 $0.001 $1.048

Rate per $100 of assessed value. The County Administrator has advertised a Tax Year 2020 rate of $1.048 to allow the Board of Supervisors the utmost flexibility when considering the proposed budget. The Stormwater Management Fee is a countywide special assessment, on a per parcel basis. Aircraft stored at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport are subject to a special maintenance fee assessment.

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LEGAL NOTICES FY 2021 Proposed General Fund Expenditures

FY 2021 Proposed General Fund Expenditures Other Funds 2.9%

County Asset Replacement 1.0%

School Division Operating Fund1 49.2%

Non-Departmental 1.7% Capital Improvement Program 1.1% Judicial Administration 2.3% Community Development 3.3%

Public Works 2.9%

Culture 3.7%

Debt Service 5.9% Health & Welfare 7.0% Public Safety 11.4% 1

Does not include $8.80 million in Consolidated Services shared support.

FY 2020 ADOPTED

Expenditures Summary

General Government 8.4%

FY 2021 REQUESTS

EXPENDITURES

FY 2021 PROPOSED

GENERAL FUND

GENERAL GOVERNMENT Board of Supervisors Commissioner of the Revenue County Administration County Attorney Finance Geographic Information Systems Human Resources Independent Auditor Information Technology Management and Budget Registrar Treasurer SUBTOTAL, GENERAL GOVERNMENT JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION Adult Court Services Circuit Court Clerk of the Circuit Court Commissioner of Accounts Commonwealth’s Attorney General District Court Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Magistrates Public Defender’s Office SUBTOTAL, JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC SAFETY Juvenile Detention & Probation Sheriff SUBTOTAL, PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC WORKS Environmental Services Convenience Sites1 General Services SUBTOTAL, PUBLIC WORKS HEALTH AND WELFARE Community Services Board Public Health Social Services/CSA SUBTOTAL, HEALTH AND WELFARE CULTURE Library Lord Fairfax Community College Parks and Recreation SUBTOTAL, CULTURE

293,621 $

1,718,687

986,538

1,022,690

1,540,694

1,675,862

1,626,230

366,019

341,837

347,625

3,014,078

3,654,252

3,482,174

4,178,679

4,786,922

4,475,602

210,895 593,307

298,519

1,666,013 817,183

298,519 $

889,225

189,375 638,048

483,047

1,010,200

1,386,926

1,557,103

15,537,000 $

17,782,720 $

889,225

189,375 622,793 510,746

1,532,290 16,715,956

1,027,856 $

1,089,228 $

1,086,468

1,302,257

1,362,482

1,377,299

1,611,787

1,692,550

1,678,989

17,726

22,313

87,773

91,556

34,467

140,382

15,600 32,700

175,782

15,600 32,700

145,644 15,600 32,700

4,236,081 $

4,516,678 $

4,485,036

309,532 $

309,532

21,126,612

23,024,124

22,379,437

21,436,144 $

23,333,656 $

22,688,969

2,780,204 $

- $

5,510,630

5,796,283

5,784,984

8,290,834 $

5,796,283 $

5,784,984

489,482 $

619,438 $

619,438

616,995

627,086

11,808,393

12,673,471

12,665,786

12,914,870 $

13,919,995 $

13,912,310

2,555,601 $

2,700,857 $

2,701,235

75,197

77,475

4,259,050 6,889,848 $

4,609,245 7,387,577 $

77,475 4,565,072 7,343,782

FY 2020 ADOPTED

Expenditures Summary (continued) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Agriculture Development Community Development Contributions Cooperative Extension Economic Development John Marshall SWCD Planning Commission/ BZA/ARB SUBTOTAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NON-DEPARTMENTAL Non-Departmental SUBTOTAL, NONDEPARTMENTAL

FY 2021 REQUESTS

FY 2021 PROPOSED

71,647 $ 3,796,807 1,095,202 162,418 917,728 162,346

155,524 $ 3,967,659 1,355,035 233,054 1,063,452 176,438

78,535 3,898,327 1,113,593 232,824 968,045 178,471

151,631

6,357,779 $

7,102,793 $

6,621,426

3,346,203 $

3,306,497

3,346,203 $

3,306,497

16,000 $

21,115

151,631

TRANSFERS $ Airport Fund Capital Improvement Program Fund County Asset Replacement Fund Debt Service Fund Environmental Services Fund1 School Division Operating Fund Utility Fund $ SUBTOTAL, TRANSFERS

100,000 110,339,713 $

100,000 117,683,277 $

100,000 117,683,277

TOTAL, GENERAL FUND

189,348,472 $

200,869,182 $

198,542,237

$ Airport Fund Ambulance Revenue Recovery Fund Capital Improvement Fund Conservation Easement Service District Fund County Asset Replacement Fund Debt Service Fund Environmental Services Fund1 Fire and Rescue Levy Fund Fleet Maintenance Fund Health Insurance Fund School Division Operating Fund School Nutrition Fund School Textbook Fund School Asset Replacement Fund Regional Governor’s School Fund SUBTOTAL, OTHER FUNDS $

732,851 $

765,002 $

742,909

2,122,725

2,319,740

2,132,861

1,637,532

3,440,800

2,061,800

12,190,559 1,181,419

13,534,366 2,853,606

11,800,176 5,683,103

93,091,478

95,418,765

95,884,222

OTHER FUNDS 1,482,055

1,528,849

8,122,725

31,761,753

21,698,200

871,758

880,958

879,562

1,875,092

2,946,800

2,555,800

13,116,310 6,250,625 19,547,247 3,517,988 35,545,564

13,534,366 9,895,732 20,783,304 3,731,366 35,798,972

13,298,436 8,200,378 21,814,444 3,616,038 35,798,972

148,285,310

155,839,160

154,789,452

5,786,346 1,102,757

6,140,346 1,170,784

3,709,535

4,357,031

1,695,849 251,642,012 $

1,699,879 290,834,302 $

1,699,879 278,291,080

Less Local Support

$ (110,239,713) $ (121,348,269) $ (118,907,561)

TOTAL, OTHER FUNDS

141,402,299 $

169,486,033 $

159,383,519

TOTAL EXPENDITURES, ALL FUNDS

330,750,771 $

370,355,215 $

357,925,756

All functions of environmental services are now displayed in the Environmental Services Fund.

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Fauquier Historical Society upcoming events Second Saturday Lecture

Trails, Trains, and Automobiles: Transportation in the Old Dominion Speaker: Richard Deardoff March 14, 2 p.m. Discover the modes of transportation from colonial times to the present. Waterways provided the first access to Virginia’s interior, followed by native and animal trails, with roads developing slowly. By the time of the American Civil War, there was still only one paved road in the state. Canals competed with railroads in the 19th century. The Wright Brothers took their first flight before automobiles are seen in Fauquier County. The completion of Interstate 66

saw the county’s population mushroom starting in the 1970s after little growth in the previous century. Tickets are $10, and $8 for FHS members. This lecture will be hosted in the Warrenton Visitor Center, 33 N. Calhoun St. Warrenton.

Col. Mosby Sites Walking Tour

March 28, 12:30 p.m. Explore the history of the Civil War with a walking tour highlighting the life of Col. John S. Mosby. This tour will guide visitors to numerous sites associated with the “Gray Ghost” and his legacy in Old Town Warrenton. Walking tour fee is $10/person, $8 for FHS members, and $5 for children under 12. Tour will take approximately 45 minutes and

start at the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail, 10 Ashby St., Warrenton.

History After Dark

April 17, 6 to 8 p.m. $10 per child Ever want to explore the museum after hours? Take a step back in time in Fauquier’s historic jail with this special evening geared for ages 12 to 14. Learn some historic tales of past residents and journey back in time with a period craft. Pizza will be provided. Those with dietary restrictions are urged to contact the museum prior to the event. Space is limited. Visit www.fauquierhistory.org. Contact: 540-347-5525.

Have you heard of the second Berlin airlift?

WATERLOO, from page 19 With the exception of the former Armstrong house and some stone ruins, few signs of the once-prosperous village of Waterloo remain. But there are reminders. During a drought in the 1950s, the remains of two canal barges were discovered in the dry riverbed at Waterloo. “Held fast against the right (Culpeper) bank of the stream, the barges were directly below the bridge,” wrote Miss Jones. “They came to their resting place after plying the Rappahannock waters during the heyday of river commerce. Tradition has it that a piano tied up at the dock at this point was never unloaded, but the 1953 drought revealed no piano remnants.” Contact John Toler at jtoler@ fauquier.com

Cold War Museum speaker explores the topic March 15 Staff Reports The Cold War Museum, in cooperation with Old Bust Head Brewing Company, will present a talk on March 15, by retired U.S. Air Force Col. G. H. “Hork” Dimon (USAF, ret.) titled “In the Shadows: The Secret, Intense Struggle to Mount a Second Berlin Airlift in 1961.” In 1961, many eyes were focused on the Berlin Wall going up. At the same time, the Soviets had plans for another Berlin blockade. This is the story of a small group of people, largely civilian engineers, who endured seven-day work weeks of intense, secret labor and danger-

ous circumstances to determine a solution, and then, in just four months’ time, design, build, test, transport to Germany and install a means to prevent such a blockade. Dimon graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1952 as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. After obtaining an MBA from the University of Chicago, he served as a strategic warfare analyst at Andrews AFB followed by four years in Air Force Headquarters at the Pentagon, then tours at the Air Force Weapons Lab in Albuquerque, at NATO’s Advisory Group for Aerospace R&D in Paris, and one final tour in the Pentagon before retiring in 1979 after 27 years in the Air Force.

If you go

Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m. Old Bust Head Brewing Company 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill Cost: Advance tickets are $35, including the presentation; a $7 coupon toward a craft beer draft, kombucha or other drink; a $20 contribution to the Cold War Museum; and special access to the museum (next door). Tickets at the door, $45. For tickets online, visit www. eventbrite.com For more information, contact Executive Director Jason Hall at jason@coldwar.org or 703-283-4124.

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Suspenseful British mystery will keep you guessing Fauquier Community Theatre presents ‘Night Must Fall’ By Debra Smyers

Contributing Writer

Fauquier Community Theatre’s “Night Must Fall” is a psychological thriller and considered one of the best British mysteries from master playwright Emlyn Williams. It is suspense at its best and a must-see. The plot revolves around a wickedly charming bellhop who wins the confidence of an elderly invalid living in a calm 1930s English countryside. Thrills and chills, twists and turns are all abundant in this dark tale of suspense. “Night Must Fall” opens on Friday, March 13, and runs through Sunday, March 29, with nine performances as part of Fauquier Community Theatre’s 42nd anniversary season. The original production of “Night Must Fall” premiered May 31, 1935, at the Duchess Theatre in London and ran for 436 performances. The playwright Williams was a writer, dramatist and actor. He played the main character, Dan the bellhop, in West End and Broadway productions. He also wrote screenplays and worked with Alfred Hitchcock on “The Man Who Knew Too Much.” Fauquier Community Theatre’s production is true to the script with a very British flair. Director Peter M. Marsh says the talented cast was chosen for their ability to capture the essence of the English mystery. He should know due to his growing up watching lots of BBC period dramas; his mom was a big fan of “Mystery” on PBS. The play is set in Essex at the tail-end of England’s rigid class system and the characters all represent a facet of English society. Some of the roles are double cast. As for the main characters, Mrs. Bramson (Hilary Pierce, Lori McInnis) has locked herself away in her bungalow and shut out the outside world. Their transformations as actors portraying the older woman is with

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Inspector Belize (Wilson Johnson) from Scotland Yard persistently makes inquiries.

uncanny believability. Olivia (Erin Coulter, Dawn Gaynor) is her more modern niece who finds herself longing to break free of the expectations traditional society would place on her. Hubert (Colt Fitzgerald, Eric Friedman) accurately represents the emerging English businessman who is just beginning to realize his worth in this newly reconstructed social order. Mrs. Terrence (Carolyn Cameron) brings to life her role of growing weary of doting on her wealthy employer and seeing Mrs. Bramson’s excesses for what they truly are. Dora (Carleigh Hopkins, Bevin Hester) is a charming by-product of the Roaring ’20s and unconstrained by traditional conventions and morals. Nurse Libby (Elizabeth Steimel, Kimberly Stierle) is a bubbly presence who finds meaningful purpose as nurses began to take on more responsibility for health care in the Interwar period. Inspector Belize (Wilson Johnson) from Scotland Yard is persistent in trying to investigate mysterious situations. Dan (Ben Rawlins) as Marsh explains, “Dan is … well he is Dan. Audiences will have to come see the show to see for themselves just who Dan is and figure out his complex character traits and what he represents.”

Talented cast and crew

The actors are talented and are involved in the arts in many ways. Rawlins has acted most of his childhood, in plays, musicals and film. At age 21, he is currently writing his own musical and an album. Hester is a junior at Colgan High School’s Center for Fine and Preforming Arts, in which she concentrates in theater performance. An aspiring Broadway actress, she was selected for the Governor’s School at Radford University for theater. Hopkins is the four-time recipient of the Best Actress award from the Virginia Theatre Association and the recipient of a Best Featured Actress nod from D.C. Metro Theater Arts. Pierce has been singing and dancing across the Fauquier Community stage for many years. She points out that “playing the severe, wheelchair-bound Mrs. Bramson has provided quite a change of pace, as well as a wonderful learning experience.” Coulter has been involved in more than 100 productions including in Los Angeles, and New York City spanning almost three decades as a director, actor, teacher and producer. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre from Carnegie Mellon and is the current director of theater at the Hill School in Middleburg. She humbly says, “Thanks to my genetic and Hill family for their love and support!” “Night Must Fall” is produced by Dianne Moss who has worked in community theater for more than 20 years.

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Dan, played by Ben Rawlins, attempts to charm Mrs. Bramson, portrayed by Hilary Pierce. Costume mistress Amber L. Kiffney has placed the actors in period dress capturing the elegance of the era. Hair and makeup by Erin Briner enhance the character roles. Stage manager Mickalei Lindquist makes sure everything is in place and the period props add to the production. The drawing room set design by Molly Marsh transforms the stage and brings the audience to England for the evening. While many people worked on building the set, Doug Barylski and Todd Skiles are noted for the transformation from a bare stage floor to the British drawing room. A new lighting system at Fauquier Community Theatre has been designed by Brandon Gibson and adds to the artistic value of the production. Members of the crew have been nominated this year for competitive awards by the Washington Area Theatre Community Honors for their work on productions at Fauquier Community Theatre. Briner is listed in the category of Outstanding Makeup Design and Lindquist for Outstanding Costume Design. Skiles is nominated for Outstanding Set Painting and Gibson for Outstanding Light Design. Audiences are used to seeing the director of “Night Must Fall” on stage at Fauquier Community Theatre, as Marsh has appeared in four plays and

musicals recently. His acting skills have made Marsh a director who knows how to empower his cast especially in character development. “All cast members have done a wonderful job of bringing their characters to life,” he said. Marsh has been purposely careful not to disclose too much of the plot, however he does reveal that, “Night Must Fall” is a roller-coaster ride and doesn’t fit in just one niche. It is not a pure murder mystery or a pure drama. I call it an English drawing room murder drama-comedy. There is great character work in the show and the script is written to make the audience laugh in one moment and be horrified in the next. “Night Must Fall” opens on Friday, March 13, and runs through Sunday, March 29. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $16 for students and seniors and $18 for adults. Performances take place at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Tickets for reserved seating may be purchased online at www.FCTstage.org, by emailing tickets@FCTstage.org, or calling 540-349-8760. While tickets are also sold at the door, reservations are highly recommended especially for opening night and matinees.

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7th Annual

WARF Spring Open House Saturday, March 21, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Staff at the WARF invite you to bring your friends and family to see the WARF in action! This year, Open House will begin with a 3K fun run/walk at 9:00 a.m. on the trails at Athey fields. Go to www.warfaquaticcenter.com for race and registration information.

FREE: Activities for children and adults, raffles and prizes, snacks, giveaways and more! Cardboard Boat Races (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon) Go to www.warfaquaticcenter.com for race and registration information.

Swim Time* (12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.) *All Pool Rules Apply

Town of Warrenton Parks & Recreation Department Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility 800 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186 540.349.2520

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Computer repair is like detective work Gather your clues carefully

Recently, I gave a presentation to a group of Fauquier High School students who wanted to know about my business and what qualifications are needed for computer repair. Besides some necessary certifications and practical experience, I told them that they need, “good communication skills, quality control, honesty, curiosity, patience, perseverance and problem-solving strategies.” The most important skill, however, is problem analysis. Recently, when a client called “Holmes,” picked up his repaired system, I chuckled a bit. Am I a kind of “Dr. Watson”? Or rather, Sherlock? Maybe so, because fixing computer problems is often detective work. Let me share some insights into the detective work of computer troubleshooting. First of all, it is important to get all the facts. What happened? When? Did anything else happen before? A recent Windows update? Hardware change? Unusual message on the screen? As one of my employees often quotes, “A man’s life ... often depends on a mere scrap of information.” (“Fistful of Dollars”) Computer problems are usually caused by either a hardware or software glitch, sometimes both. Once in a while, my diagnostic procedure pinpoints hardware errors caused by bad RAM chips or motherboard issues. The main source of hardware problems, however, is more likely a failing hard drive. Hard drives generally do not just suddenly stop working, but gradually get slower and start corrupting files and data. After three to five years of use, I recommend that the hard drive should be replaced. The best upgrade is to have the much faster and more robust solid-state hard drive installed. You should also make regular backups onto an external hard drive or into the Cloud to minimize data loss. When working on a computer, I make a temporary backup of a client’s hard drive, so we can restore it to the way it was when the system came in, just in case something goes south during the repair process.  If the hardware checks out fine, the culprit is probably lurking in the software. Software updates, especially for Windows, are supposed to fix known issues and add functionality and security, but sometimes they create new problems. (No programmer is perfect, and there are just too many variations and system configurations to test completely.) And then there are the “bad guys” -- viruses, malware, adware and more that can badly mess up a system. They need to be cleaned out and all traces removed.

Sleuth out a solution

The most difficult cases are prob-

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lems that occur only sporadically. If it can be reproduced, then you have a good shot at identification and solution. If it only happens once in a while when you change a parameter, then you have to wait; when it pops up again, try your best. Here, again, it takes intuitive detective work. Analyze the information you have, and try to narrow things down. There are log files that one can check and tools to run. Sometimes I have to replace components one-byone and hope for a change for the better. This is why I try to get as many details from the client as possible. Try taking a screenshot when the problem happens, perhaps with your cell phone. It helps a lot if you write down the time when it happened and what you were doing just before it occurred. Sometimes the problem is simply a “user error.” In any case, once I think that a tricky problem has been resolved, I try to explain the cause and tell the client “what to do or not to do” so this won’t happen again. If you prefer to attempt fixing a computer problem yourself, you can try googling for answers from the “big oracle of the 21st century,” i.e. the internet. The challenge here is to ask the right questions, otherwise you get too many unrelated answers. Be aware that some computer help websites are “bad” and may inject viruses into your system. And a blog solution might not help you at all, even though it looked like it helped others. Please apply “common sense” and be careful when downloading tools, especially those marketed as “free.” They might look legit, but could be malicious. Decades ago, I was taught to, “never change a running system,” but nowa-days one can’t avoid updates. Windows 10 updates itself, whether you want it to or not (you can only postpone it for a little while). And unfortunately, if there is a virus or something nasty hiding in the system, the update can mess up or freeze everything. Going back to Sherlock Holmes, it’s good to remember his maxim “that when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” This definitely applies to computer detective work. Once you’ve dealt with the probable and excluded the impossible, then you have the best chance of catching and eliminating that pesky computer “bug.” Klaus Fuechsel founded Warrenton’s Dok Klaus Computer Care in 2002. Any questions? Ask the Dok at 540-428-2376 or Klaus@DokKlaus. com or go to www.dokklaus.com .

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Nightlife

Live Music & Entertainment

Email event info to asherman@fauquier.com

Friday, March 13 From Warrenton to the Real Alaska with Ken Waldman and the Wild Ones Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes this familyfriendly old-time string band music with fiddling poet, Ken Waldman, joined by cellist and fiddler, Lizzie Thompson, plus fiddler and singer, Abigail Hobart. Tickets are $15 and seating is limited. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a parent or guardian. Visit www. centerofwarrenton.org.

KEN WALDMAN AND THE WILD ONES – MARCH 13

“Night Must Fall”: 7:30 p.m., 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Fauquier Community Theatre presents the 1930s British drawing-room mystery “Night Must Fall” by master playwright Emlyn Williams. Performances run from March 13 to March 29 at the Vint Hill Theatre on the Green. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets

for reserved seating are $18 for adults and $16 for students/seniors. Reservations online at www.FCTstage. org. or call 540-349-8760.  Karaoke Night at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 7 to 10 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Every other Friday come sing your heart out! Visit www.whbrew. com. Contact: 540-300-2739.  Manassas Ballet - “Les Sylphides”: 7:30 p.m., Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. Manassas Ballet Theatre starts 2020 with “Les Sylphides,” a ballet blanc widely thought of as the first ballet to be created simply about mood and without a storyline. The program will also include new contemporary works, all accompanied by the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra. Tickets are $30 to $70. Repeats March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and March 15 at 3 p.m. Contact: 844-4940318. Visit hylton.calendar.gmu.edu. Nashville Standard Live at Northside29: 6 p.m., 5037 Lee Highway, Warrenton. Visit www.northside29.com. Contact: 540-347-3704.

Saturday, March 14 Maddi Mae: 2 p.m., 200 Viewtown Road, Amissville. Indie-country singer/ songwriter Maddi Mae plays three sets of original music at Magnolia Vineyards. Visit www.maddimaemusic.com. Contact: 540-687-0321.

Muther Goose Live on the Taproom Stage: 5 to 8 p.m., Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill. Menu by The Frenchman. Contact 540-347-4777. St. Paddy’s Day at Powers: 5 to 8 p.m., 9269 Redemption Way, Midland.  Powers Farm and Brewery presents live music by Good and Lonesome. Visit www.powersfarmbrewery.com or phone 540-316-0175. Ryan Jewel Live at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 4 to 7 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Visit www.whbrew.com. Contact: 540-300-2739 Crossthreaded: 7 p.m., Live music at Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall. Local Hume band plays bluegrass, country and oldies. RSVP for dinner. Contact: 540-364-2774.

HEIMAT STRING QUARTET MARCH 15

Episcopal Church’s At The Parish House series, the Heimat String Quartet will perform. The quartet’s Middleburg performance will include favorites of theirs: Mozart’s String Quartet No.15 in D minor and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 2. $10 donation suggested. Reservations recommended although not required at 540-687-6297.

Friday, March 20 Danny Knicely, Aimee Curl and Zerui Depina Live at Gloria’s: 8 p.m., 92 Main St., Warrenton. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance welcomes back guitar/mandolin/fiddle player Danny Knicely and bass/guitar/vocalist Aimee Curl joined by Zerui Depina from Cape Verde off the coast of West Africa. Their performance includes Morna, Funana, and instrumental music from Cape Verde. Tickets are $15 and seating is limited so advance purchase is highly recommended. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a parent or guardian. Visit www.centerofwarrenton. org. Josh Lowe Live at Northside29: 6 p.m., 5037 Lee Highway, Warrenton. Visit www.northside29.com. Contact: 540-347-3704.

Sunday, March 15

Saturday, March 21

Magnificent Music to Awaken Spring: 3 p.m., 105 East Washington St., Middleburg. As part of Emmanuel

Gary Hoffman Live at Wort Hog Brewing Company: 4 to 7 p.m., 41 Beckham St., Warrenton. Visit www.

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Wednesday, March 11 Ignite Fauquier: 9 to 10 a.m., 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton. An alliance of entrepreneurs is helping small business owners “fire up business” at the PATH Foundation. Meet new people and learn the challenges of businesses and organizations. Following the program, there will also be discussion among attendees. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. The doors open at 8:30 a.m. Contact: 540-216-7100. Soil and Water: 4 p.m., 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 11, Warrenton. The John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District board will meet. Contact: 540347-3120. Opening of Steeplechase Exhibit: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. First run from church steeple to church steeple in Ireland in 1752, and known as “chacing,” steeplechasing has developed a rich history around the globe. National Sporting Library and Museum. Contact: 540-687-6542. $10/adults, $8/seniors and youth. Free for children 12 and under and college students with ID. Visit www.nationalsporting.org Warrenton Newcomers Club: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 121 John E. Mann St., Warrenton. Coffee and open house

to residents new to the area, recently retired, or newly single within the past five years. Mercy Hall near St. John the Evangelist Church. Contact Chery Bianchi at Cherylbianchi1@comcastnet. The Fauquier County Youth Orchestra and Jazz Band: Meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gloria’s, 92 Main St., in Old Town Warrenton. Offering beginner, intermediate and advanced strings and a jazz band. $10 a week. Email info@ fauquieryouthorchestra.org or call 540717-9349.

Thursday, March 12 Days of March Brunch: 9:30 a.m., 15305 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville. Sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection of Warrenton, all are invited to join at their new location at Greenwich Presbyterian Church. The Southern Academy of Irish Dance students will perform. The event will feature young world champion Garet Zagorski. Featured speaker is Anne Curry of Angier, North Carolina. Her talk is titled “Mama said there would be days like this.” $10/inclusive. For reservations/cancellations, call Linda at 703-402-4385. Diabetes education: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 200 E. Marshall St., Remington. The Sweet Spot: Diabetes Education for Everyday Living, hosted by Remington Drug. Avoid Diabetic Emergencies. Meets at Remington Fire Hall twice

monthly. Class is free. Visit www. remingtondrug.com or call 540-4393247. Relay for Life fundraiser: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 504 Fletcher Drive, Warrenton. American Cancer Society Relay for Life Fundraiser will be held at Ledo Pizza in the Northrock Shopping Center. Ledo will donate 20% of sales. Be sure to mention Fauquier Health Relay for Life Team. Contact Betty Compton at 540347-9417. Coffee & Conversation at SCSM: On Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Spiritual Care Support Ministries opens to the community to provide fellowship, encouragement and hope. Light refreshments provided. Visit www. scsm.tv or call 540-349-5814 for more information.

Saturday, March 14 CK Home and Hardware says goodbye: 5 p.m., “We would love to celebrate and have our friends surrounding us for this final farewell,” said Helen Wyckoff.

Tuesday, March 17 The Fauquier Pokémon League: Meets every Tuesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at Virginia Hobbies Etc., 46 Main St., Warrenton. Pokémon card game 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pokémon video games, 5:30 to 6 p.m. Experienced players and those new to the game welcome. Contact Mary Ivie at 703-8877586 or Cassandra Mitchell 410-215-

7711 or email pokemon.fauquier@ gmail.com. GriefShare: 6 p.m., 318 S. West St., Culpeper. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will help others through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Adults can attend while children get homework help, do a STEM activity or play Legos and other games. Come early and have dinner as a family. Held at Culpeper Baptist Church. For more information, email coordinator@ pactculpeper.org.

Wednesday, March 18 Open Book Adult Book Club: 6 p.m. 104 Main St., Warrenton. This month’s selection: “The Beekeeper of Allepo” by Christy Lefteri. Visit oldtownopenbook. com or phone 540-878-5358.

Thursday, March 19 Warrenton Ruritans: 7 p.m., 6903 Blantyre Road, Warrenton. All welcome to monthly meeting of Warrenton Ruritans the third Thursday of each month. Learn more. New members welcome. Contact John Wayland at 540-347-4735. Old Salem Witches League Fauquier County pagans and witches are invited to attend regular full moon celebrations in Marshall. For dates and times and more information please join our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/2523776871062598/ or contact Beebalm at beebalmfaerie@gmail.com.

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Fauquier Community Theatre painting stories for 42 years As the new full-time executive director of Fauquier Community Theatre, it is a joy to work with the board of directors, community partners, actors, directors and production teams in providing the gift of live theater to audiences. Fauquier Community Theatre enriches and entertains a range of audiences through a variety of live theater productions that enhance the cultural life of the community. There is something for all ages. The list of past productions in the theater’s playbill displays a variety of plays and musicals that audiences have enjoyed over the years. Since 1978, Fauquier Community Theatre has brought to life a total of 266 productions, with well over 2,000 performances. Photos and video have captured these decades of memories. Audience members enjoy being at the center of having a story unfold in front of them in intriguing ways. The full name of Fauquier’s nonprofit theater is Fauquier Community Theatre - Story Painters, Inc., an appropriate name for the creative artistic vision that is evident in every production.

Role of arts education

Arts education plays a role at Fauquier Community Theatre also, especially for youth, as they learn about acting, singing, dancing and expanding their creativity. There is much joy that goes into planning and then seeing how

THE ARTS LADY

DEBRA SMYERS much is accomplished by our talented young people. It has been extra busy at the theater, especially with more than 100 local students auditioning for a role in Fauquier Community Theatre’s upcoming youth musical Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.” The high turnout demonstrates the need for community youth productions, as well as the popularity of the hit musical. Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.” is sponsored by GoWell Urgent Care. The nine performances will take place between June 13 and 27 at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green. Tickets for reserved seating are available online at www.FCTstage. org or by calling 540-349-8760. Other opportunities for youth include summer theatre camp programs. Take Center Stage! is a one-week camp for ages 8 to 13 that will take place from July 6 to 10. Directed by Katy Benko Miner, the performing arts camp is designed to showcase the talents of young performers singing, dancing, and acting. A two-week camp is offered for

ages 11 to 18 from July 20 to 31 to produce the musical “The Addams Family Young@Part” based on the 1964 television show “The Addams Family.” The musical is directed by Elizabeth Nefferdorf, who was a Fauquier Community Theatre college scholarship recipient last year. Fauquier Community Theatre invites all college-bound high school seniors with demonstrated abilities in the performing arts to apply for scholarships. The application is available online at www.FCTstage.org and is due no later than April 1. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,500 to pursue further education in theater arts.

FCT’s next show

Peter M. Marsh, the director of Fauquier Community Theatre’s next play, understands the importance of participating in theater. He double cast many of the roles in the suspenseful British drawing room mystery “Night Must Fall,” that runs from March 13 to 29. (Double casting means that more than one actor will “share” a role, so more can participate.) Marsh explained, “Beyond providing entertainment, the role of community theater should be providing opportunities for as many people to perform as possible. Part of a balanced, healthy life is finding a meaningful creative outlet. Fauquier Community Theatre is there to help cultivate that interest and

provide those opportunities.” For detailed information about everything that Fauquier Community Theatre offers, visit www.FCTstage. org, email info@FCTstage.org, or call the new executive director directly at 800-754-4507. “The Arts Lady” monthly column highlights local arts. Debra Smyers holds a master’s degree in arts management from George Mason University and teaches in the program. She is an actress, consultant and the new executive director of Fauquier Community Theatre. Reach her at 800-754-4507 or debra@artsconsultinginternational. com.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO FROM FCT ARCHIVES

“Fiddler on the Roof” in 1986.

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FAITH NOTES Submit your religious news events to asherman@fauquier.com at least a week in advance for publication. Please include address and contact information for your event.

Wednesday, March 11 Lenten lunches: Noon, 91 Main St., Warrenton. Warrenton Presbyterian Church extends an invitation to all to join Pastor Jim Lunde for a series of Lenten lunches to be held at noon each Wednesday during Lent starting on March 4. The gatherings will be held in the youth lounge, which can be accessed directly through entering the door in the church parking lot. Those attending simply need to bring a brown bag lunch and a Bible. Beverages will be furnished. Contact: 540-347-2213.

Thursday, March 12 “Days of March” Brunch: 9:30 a.m. Christian Women’s Connection of Warrenton will host a “Days of March” brunch, featuring a performance by Southern Academy of Irish Dance students, including world champion Garet Zagorski, under the direction of Kristin Butke Zagorski. The speaker will be Anne Curry of Angier, North Carolina, on “Mama Said There Would be Days Like This.” The cost is $10 inclusive. For reservations, call Linda at 703-402-4385, The brunch will be at Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 15305 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville.

Saturday, March 14 Enneagram Workshop: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton. The Enneagram is an ancient spiritual tool used for self-discovery and growth. It helps us learn about ourselves and our patterns. Presented by Marilyn Finch Williams, the event is free and open to the community and will be held at St. James’ Episcopal Church.

Space is limited and pre-registration required. Contact Lee Owsley at latitudesfairtrade@gmail.com or Scott Christian at fscott5195@gmail.com. Women of Warrenton UMC (WOW): 10 a.m. to noon, 341 Church St., Warrenton. Life wide open—storms, stress, and schedules can cause us to live minute to minute, often missing opportunities to be a light in the darkness. Welcome Susan Pauling, a committed follower of Jesus who has devoted 30 years to speaking, writing and leading ministries in the local church. All women are welcome. Bring a friend. Contact Peg Carson at 540347-9172.

Sunday, March 15 Deacon and Deaconess Day: 3 p.m., Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, 1175 Delaplane Grade Road, Upperville. Special guest will be Pastor David Waller and the congregation of City of Refuge Bible Baptist Church of Culpeper. Lunch will be served following morning worship. The Rev. Philip C. Lewis is pastor. Black History service: 3 p.m., 33 S. Third St., Warrenton. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church invites all to a special presentation by Taryn A. Weaver, a.k.a. “Harriet Tubman,” entitled “There is no substitute for God.” Potluck lunch served after the morning worship service. Contact: 703-347-1766.

Monday, March 16 “Holding the Christ Light”: 7 to 8 p.m., 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton. A Lenten-guided meditation series held at St. James’ Episcopal Church. Led by spiritual coach Gerry Eitner, founder of Communities of Peace. Open to all, come to one or all. $10/ donation. Email Gerry Eitner at communitiesofpeace@gmail.com. Wednesday, March 18

Places of Worship

Grace Episcopal Church • HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m. • SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m. 5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road) The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419

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Open Church: Noon to 2 p.m. (free lunch) and 5 to 7 p.m. (free dinner), 9552 James Madison Highway, Warrenton. Redeemed Church of Jesus Christ is serving the community with hot meals focused on the homeless or the elderly who need a meal and/or help getting back on their feet. Available the first and third Wednesdays of each month. No registration required. Need a ride? Call or email at least 24 hours ahead. Redeemedchurchva@gmail.com or 540-935-2956.

Saturday, March 21 Chili Cook-off to benefit Rise Against Hunger: 6 p.m., 5108 Weston Road, Casanova. Casanova, Warrenton and Fauquier County chefs will offer their best chilis to be judged and enjoyed by the community. The menu will also feature salad, corn bread, dessert and soft drinks. Beer and wine will be available. Donations gratefully accepted at the door to help raise funds to support a Rise Against Hunger packaging event. The goal is to raise $5,000 to purchase 17,240 meals for children and families in need. Checks may be made payable to St. Andrews. Credit cards will be accepted at the event. While Rise Against Hunger is an international relief organization, please bring a non-perishable item on March 21. Those items will be distributed locally to those in need. The Chili Cook-off

HEADSTONES AND MARKERS There are many styles of headstones from which to choose. Flush, flat, or lawn-level markers, which come in a variety of textures, finishes, shapes, and designs, are set either flush to the ground or raised a few inches above it. Vertical upright headstones consist of a vertical tablet that sits atop a base, while a slant marker features a wide base that angles up to a tapered top. A bevel marker is a raised headstone that is flat on the bottom and cut on a gentle angle (like a wedge). A ledger marker is a thick slab of stone that covers the entire grave. Lastly, upright monument headstones can feature intricate angled tops, dome shapes, and even sculptures. Funeral directors are trained to assist families in arranging whatever type of service they desire. The service - held either at a place of worship or at the funeral home with the deceased present - varies in ritual according to denomination. To learn more about our services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 3473431. We invite you to tour our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW just outside of CEMETERY, Warrenton. “Who chose burial monuments? Were the wishes of the deceased taken into consideration? It was a subject I’d never considered before.” Susan Hubbard

is jointly organized and supported by Casanova’s Grace Episcopal Church, St. Andrew the Apostle Independent Catholic Church and members of the Casanova community. For more information, please contact Cheryl Berry at 540-270-5203 or Beth Monarch at 561-716-5520. Honoring voices from the past: 5:30 p.m., 39 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton. All are invited to help celebrate Black history at First Baptist Church. Light refreshments follow the program. Free will offering appreciated. Contact: 540-347-2775. Breakfast: 8 to 10 a.m., 14760 Lee Highway, Amissville. Amissville United Methodist Men will serve breakfast in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Donations gratefully accepted, and all proceeds are used in service to others. Questions concerning this activity may be directed to Reg at 540-987-9001. Vaping: Myths and Facts: 10 a.m., 8405 W. Main St., Marshall. Marshall United Methodist Church will host a discussion by Anna Marie AskinEvans, director at the Center for Holistic Psychotherapy, related to vaping and its effects on children and young adults. Session is free and particularly geared toward teens. Contact: 540-364-2506.

Saturday, March 28 Prayer breakfast: 8 a.m., 3124 Beulah Road, Markham. Annual Deaconess Alberta Mudd Memorial Prayer Breakfast will be celebrating. The Rev. Charles Thompson, Mount Zion Baptist Church, St. Louis, Virginia, will be our guest. Contact: 540-364-2626.

Saturday, April 4 Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Noon to 3 p.m., 13056 Elk Ridge Road, Fredericksburg. Grace United Methodist Church-Hartwood welcomes all for its annual Easter Egg Hunt. Search for 1,000 eggs, lunch, egg decorating, crafts, games and more. Bring your Easter baskets or bags! Preschooler through senior citizens … all are welcome! Contact: 540-752-5462.

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Quiet enjoyment, minutes from the towns of The Plains and Middleburg, with public and private school options, make this an ideal home for families looking for a peaceful and idyllic country life. Make sure you schedule a tour before this unique property is no longer available. Ridgeview Farm is located in the heart of the Orange County Hunt territory between Zulla and Halfway roads and is surrounded by established farms and hunt country properties. Ridgeview Farm, 22.8 acres, and the surrounding properties are protected by an easement from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation that ensures continued privacy from subdivision development. The boundaries of the property include frontage on Little River and a mature hardwood forest. Come experience the lovely view of the mountain ridge and enjoy the sightings of wildlife including wild turkeys, bald eagles, whitetail deer and foxes. Ridgeview Farm has a six-stall barn with two run-in bays. The 4,568-square-foot home features four bedrooms, three and one half baths, an office with a fireplace and a recreation room. The large living room (31 by 28 feet) with a fireplace and dining room (18 by 15 feet) makes this home perfect for entertaining. The kitchen (28 by 15 feet) also with a fireplace has new appliances. The home has

been improved throughout including beautiful, refinished wood flooring on the main level. The master bedroom is on the main level and there are two large bedrooms and a full bath on the second level. There are storage areas that have potential to be repurposed as closets, a children’s playroom or home office spaces. There are walkways and a deck accessible from the kitchen for entertaining under the shade of a mature cherry tree. Enjoy riding throughout the year on the many riding trails near this property. Ridgeview Farm is only 15 minutes from Great Meadow where the spring and fall Gold Cup steeplechase races take place, and arena and full field polo is hosted in the summer. This is where you should be full time or as your weekend getaway if you enjoy fresh air, quiet, and the unique lifestyle Ridgeview Farm offers. This easy-to-show property is located 10 minutes from Interstate 66, 10 minutes from Middleburg and 10 minutes from Marshall. For any questions or to schedule a showing, call Ralph Lewis at Lewis & Clark LLC Realty, 540-428-1882 or direct 703-405-3003. The list price is $1,260,000. Ralph C. Lewis III Lewis & Clark LLC Realty 540-428-1882

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, familial status, or national origin. All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia and federal fair housing laws, which make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or elderliness, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint, call the Virginia Fair Housing office at 804-367-8530 or toll-free at 888-551-3247. For the hearing impaired, call 804-367-9753. EMAIL: fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov WEBSITE: dpor.virginia.gov/fairhousing

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‘Night Must Fall’ thriller opens Friday, March 13, at Fauquier Community Theatre

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Here are a few things happening in our area that you might find of interest. There will be an American Cancer Society Relay for Life Fundraiser on March 12 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Ledo Pizza in Warrenton. Ledo Pizza will be donating 20% of the sales. For information call 540-341-8580. Old Bust Head Brewing Company has several events coming up. Trivia Night will be on Wednesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. On Saturday, March 14, at 3 p.m., Irish Dance with Phoenix Irish Dance Academy will be on site. And

Good time to check and change batteries in your smoke detectors Spring! It’s really coming soon. The “peepers” have already set up their annual chorus, announcing that spring is close by. These tiny critters inhabit local ponds and marshy spots and sing joyfully each evening. The pond opposite the Orlean post office is a favorite hangout for these little guys. Drive by some evening and have a listen; it will make you feel good. Officially, spring begins with the vernal equinox on March 19 at 11:50 p.m. Check the smoke detectors, and change the batteries when the time moves forward. This simple exercise in safety is even more important to neighbors in the Orlean area after the recent tragic fire in our area that claimed the

NEW BALTIMORE BROAD RUN 540-347-5140 veescolumn@aol.com from 5 to 8 p.m., Muther Goose playing a mix of original tunes and Irish folk songs will perform on the taproom stage. For information, call 540-3474777. Fauquier County Parks and Recreation is hosting two events on Thurs-

ANNE DAVIS MARKHAM HUME ORLEAN 540-364-1828 hlfmhouse@aol.com lives of two people. Also, important: Have a plan to escape your dwelling if fire breaks out. Signs to alert firefighters to pets inside can also be helpful. The sheepdogs are coming back. The National Finals Sheepdog Trials featuring the top handlers and dogs in the United States will be held at the Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown

day, March 12, at the Warrenton Community Center. Coffee, Tea and Paint will be held at 10:30 a.m. All supplies are provided. Just show up and enjoy! Later that day at 4 p.m. there will be a Spring Wreath Making Workshop. The workshop fee is $25 and supplies are included. For information, call 540422-8550. The Fauquier Community Theatre will be presenting, “Night Must Fall,” a British psychological thriller starting March 13 and playing through March 29. For information and tickets, visit www.FCTstage.org or call 540-3498760. “Be the Help Until Help Arrives,” a free course, taught by the Fauquier County Department of Fire, Rescue

and Emergency Management, will be offered on Sunday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fauquier Hospital. For information and to sign up, call 540-422-8800. On Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m., The Cold War Museum at Old Bust Head Brewing Company, will be hosting a presentation by retired United States Air Force Col. G. H. “Hork” Dimon titled “In the Shadows: The secret, intense struggle to mount a second Berlin airlift in 1961.” Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door which includes a $7 credit for a beverage and tour of the museum. For information, call 540-341-2008, email Jason@coldwar.org, or call Old Bust Head Brewing Company at 540-347-4777.

the first week of October 2020. This is your opportunity to watch these amazing dogs herd sheep through a difficult course with directions given through whistles and voice commands. Interested in learning more? Search the website for United States Border Collie Association National Finals page. We extend our sympathy to the family of Betty McClanahan of The Plains. Survivors include her husband, five sisters, her only brother, our own Doug Johnson of the Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, and many nieces and nephews who adored “Aunt Betty.” Funeral services were held at the Marshall Baptist Church where Betty was a longtime member, with interment at the Big Rock Cemetery near Grundy. Betty and her large family never forgot their strong roots in the

southwest Virginia mountains where their father was a coal miner. The Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department held its monthly business meeting on March 3 with several prospective members in attendance. If you have always wanted to ride that fire truck or provide care to someone ill or injured, this is your chance. Members are always needed and training is free. It requires a commitment of time when you want to help your community neighbors, but this is what we do. Support members who do not actively run calls are always needed to help with a variety of tasks. Thought for today: Life is short and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who travel the way with us; so be quick to love and make haste to be kind.

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The Town Duck is closed, but will reopen in a few weeks under new owners Currently, the Town Duck (100 Main St.) is closed for a couple of weeks as new owners Jeanne-Marie and Max Tufts bring in additional merchandise to the store, including some of the cutest infant sets you’ve ever seen. Jeanne-Marie’s mother, long-time employee Anne Schalestock, smiled as she talked of the changing of owners, The future holds more wine tastings and events, with fresh fish orders starting again in a few weeks. We want to thank Annette Johnson and Bibi Wallach de Heller for always greeting us with a smile. On Saturday, March 14, there will be a DIY for adults and teens on paper flowers at the Warrenton central library (11 Winchester St.) from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn how to make a flower arrangement using upcycled books. There is no registration for this free event and supplies will be provided. Also, on Saturday, March 14, there will be an Enneagram Workshop at Saint James’ Episcopal Church (73 Culpeper St.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. presented by Marilyn Finch Williams. The Enneagram is an ancient spiritual tool used for self-discovery and growth. While the event is free to the community, space is limited so pre-registration is required. For more information contact Lee Owsley at latitudesfairtrade@gmail.com or Scott Christian at

ALICE FELTS WARRENTON 540-349-0037 warrenton.news@gmail.com fscott5195@gmail.com. The Truth & Tales Book Club will meet Monday, March 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Warrenton central library (11 Winchester St.). The book to be discussed will be “Mr. President, How Long Must We Wait? Alice Paul, Woodrow Wilson and the Fight for the Right to Vote,” by Tina Cassidy. There is no registration, and the meeting is open to the public. The Mystery Book Club will meet on Thursday, March 19, from noon to 1 p.m. to discuss “Bryant & May: Wild Chamber” by Christopher Fowler. The free book club will meet at the John Barton Payne Building (2 Courthouse Square) and new members are welcome. You should soon see a new sign coming up at the former Renee’s Gourmet To Go as new owner Bob Moore will be changing the name of the favorite eating spot to “Third and Main.” He is adding some goodies to the already delicious menu. He will also be adding a convenient parking spot next to the building for quick grab-and go orders.

Irish luncheon and chili cook-off are all on the menu So very sorry that my column was omitted last week. The paper was very tight on space. Let’s see what’s going on this week. The treasurer of The Plains will be available to collect taxes and sell town decals on Wednesday, March 11, and Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. until noon at the John Page Turner Community House, 6473 Main St., The Plains. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Fundraiser Spirit Day will be held at Ledo Pizza in Warrenton, Thursday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Northrock Shopping Center, 504 Fletcher Drive, Warrenton. Contact: 540-3418580. Be sure to mention Fauquier Health Relay for Life Team as Ledo Pizza will donate 20% of sales to the cause. Ladies, you and your friends are invited to a “Days of March” brunch on Thursday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m. Enjoy the Southern Academy of Irish Dance students, featuring world champion Garet Zagorski. Speaker is Anne Curry of Angler, North Carolina, discussing “Mama Said There Would Be Days Like This.” The cost is $10 inclusive. For reservations/ cancellations, call Linda at 703-4024285. The meeting is at Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 15305 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville. Sponsored by the Christian Women’s Connection. Marshall UMC is hosting an Irish

BRENDA PAYNE MARSHALL THE PLAINS 540-270-1795 marshallvanews@gmail.com Luncheon on Saturday, March 14, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. On the menu is potato leek soup, cottage pie, Irish soda bread and more. Also, Marshall UMC will be hosting an informative talk on the myths and facts of vaping on Saturday, March 21, with guest speaker Anna Marie Askin-Evans, director of the Center for Holistic Psychotherapy in Warrenton.  The session starts at 10 a.m. at the Marshall Community Center and there will be time for questions! Contact 540-364-2506 or www.marshallumc.org for more information. The third annual “Rise Against Hunger” community chili cook-off will be March 14, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains. To enter your chili and/ or cornbread, email: gracechurch@ gracetheplains.org or call the church at 540-253-5177, ext. 101. Prizes and bragging rights for the best chili and cornbread. Free admission and no charge to enter your chili. Free-will donations will be accepted. See you next week.

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Get your green on for St. Patrick’s Day! It’s Tuesday, March 17. March is National Women’s History Month. It was established in 1987 in order to celebrate women and their efforts to make our country and the world a better place. Women have come a long way in the history of our country and I am proud of the women who paved the way for all of us! A Relay for Life Fundraiser will be held at Ledo Pizza in Warrenton on Thursday, March 12. Enjoy some pizza that day and help the team out. Be sure to mention the Fauquier Health Relay for Life team and Ledo Pizza will donate 20% of their sales to the team. Also on Thursday, the OWLs (Older Wiser Learners) will be meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bealeton Depot. The theme this month is “Collections” and you are asked to bring something from your collection to show the group. The Sumerduck Ruritan Club will have “Music, music, music” on Friday, March 13. The doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is served at 6 p.m. Justified will play from 7 to 8 p.m. and Tube Tones from 8 to 9 p.m. The Fauquier Community Theatre will present “Night Must Fall,” weekends beginning Friday, March 13. This thriller will have you on the edge of your seat! More details can be found at fctstage.org. Do you like to run, walk or do the Shamrock Shuffle? On Saturday, March 14, Verdun Adventure Bound

PAM VAN SCOY GOLDVEIN 540-379-2026 pamvs2000@yahoo.com and the Blue Ridge Chorale of Culpeper are sponsoring a 5K. Registration will be available on sit beginning at 8 a.m. To register online, visit www.brcsings. com/shamrockshuffle. For more information, email shamrockshuffle5K@ brcsings.com.  The Southern Academy of Irish Dance will be performing at the Bealeton Library on Wednesday, March 18, at 4 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these award-winning, talented dancers. The Remington FCE Homemakers club will be meeting on Wednesday, March 18, at 10 a.m. They meet in the parish hall of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. This month the special speaker will talk about her recent trip to Antarctica. All local homemakers are welcome. Mark your calendars for April 4, the date of the Easter Egg Hunt at Monroe Park. I will have more details about this event next week. Here’s an Irish proverb for you: “A good friend is like a four-leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have.” Don’t forget to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day!

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS

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These property transfers, filed February 27-March 4, 2020 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top Dollar Deal $2,100,000 in Center District

Cedar Run District Arman Simone Trust Agreement to Matthew Thomas Jennings, 56.2368 acres at 8511 Rogues Road nr. Warrenton. $1,100,000 Marlene Rector Tibbs to Brandon Mark Ashwood, 4.5576 acres and 2.9827 acres off Fry’s Lane, Warrenton. $199,000 Justin Allen Kestner to Luis Mario Servellon Moran, Lots 6, 7, 11 and 12 on Rogues Road, Midland. $228,000 Mason Gene Baughan to Casey Wayne Grimes, 2 acres at 7617 Rosenwald Lane, Nokesville. $460,000 Joseph Furtado to William David Kremler, 50.4388 acres at 6655 Beach Road nr. Warrenton. $495,000 Somerville Properties LLC to Jeffrey Triplett, 57.8840 acres on Rt. 610 nr. Midland. $275,000 Marion W. Davidson to Clayton L. Lescalleet IV, 5.0036 acres at 6129 Catlett Road north of Bealeton. $242,000 Lee District Lance Edward Davenport to Glenn Janssen, 210 Wankoma Drive, Remington. $190,000 Michael C. Anderson to Stuart & Donovan LLC, 36.93 acres known as Sumerduck Dragstrip, 14027 Royall’s Mill Road,

Sumerduck. $700,000 Deborah C. Anderson by Sub. Tr., Trustee Deed of Foreclosure, to Mystic Point LLC, 5 acres at 5147 Red Cedar Road, Sumerduck. $195,000 James Robertson to Brian K. Hinton, 10932 Southcoate Village Drive nr. Bealeton. $415,000 Matthew J. DeVries to Ronaldo G. Barahona Nolasco, 1.03 acres at 13042 Marsh Road, Bealeton. $255,000 NVR Inc. to Amanda Kay Griffin, 7544 Hancock Street, Bealeton. $303,640 NVR Inc. to Nicolette Lee Butler, 7534 Hancock Street, Bealeton. $307,990 Center District Mark T. Pelella to Ryan Diaz, Unit 110 at 227 Onyx Way, Warrenton. $379,900 Marianne P. Matthews to Chelby Steadman, Lots 17 and PT-18, 200 Locust Street, Warrenton. $439,000 Charles S. Ebbets to Thomas Gavin, 0.569 acre at 316 Willow Court, Warrenton. $535,000 Srinivasar R. Regeti to Nathan Chaim Nemerow, 585 Galina Way, Warrenton. $549,900 Kevin Kremer to Aaron Chapman, 145 Brenda Court, Warrenton. $439,900

Justin D. Dolph to Borden House Reach LLC, 193 Monroe Street, Warrenton. $340,000 Josh Linebaugh to David Michael Jacques, parcel at 192 High Street, Warrenton. $425,000 Leon R. Bushara to Daniel Hennessy, 65.21090 acres at 7129 James Madison Hwy., Warrenton. $2,100,000 Scott District Fabiola P. Moran by Sub. Tr. to RBRE Inc., Trustee Deed of Foreclosure, 7320 Knightsbridge Lane nr. Warrenton. $355,679.17 Travis G. Maynard to Christopher Nesmith, 5648 Raider Drive nr. Warrenton. $379,000 Alvin J. Hailey to Christopher S. Bartley, 10 acres at 6206 Covey Road nr. Warrenton. $1,145,000 RHL 119 LLC to Sean Gallogly, 1.4657 acres at 6630 Gray’s Mill Road nr. Warrenton. $556,000 Catherine Michele Nunnery to Corey Simmons, 1.23998 acres at 7308 Bunker Hill Road nr. The Plains. $389,900 Joseph W. Cody to Landon DeLane Sharrett, 4.7757 acres at 3497 Bull Run Mountain Road nr. The Plains. $625,000 Lakeside Homes LLC to Margaret E.

Keapproth Tr., 4698 Gates Road nr. Warrenton. $730,350 William R. Hurst to Benton D. Perkins, 7372 Lake Willow Court nr. Warrenton. $492,000 Marshall District Moreman LLC to Karl F. Vollmecke, 33.696 acres and 50.1044 acres on Winchester Road, Delaplane. $798,961.59 Castlerock Enterprises Inc. to Charles Allen Porterfield ½ interest in 3.6694 acres at 2855 Chattin’s Run Lane nr. Delaplane. $112,500 Tracy A. Bowers to Frank Anthony Bogden Jr., 3.0408 acres at 7019 Olinger Road, Marshall. $500,000 TRC Global Mobility Inc., to Kevin Moore, 2.2569 acres ay 9745 Crest Hill Road, Marshall. $547,500 Master Builders LLC to Alyssa Dawn Phillips, 2.61965 acres at 83272 Leeton Lake Drive, Warrenton. $645,000 Gary R. Shook to Alvin J. Hailey Jr., 4.2679 acres at 7578 Bear Wallow Road, Warrenton. $612,000 Eugene F. Bedell to Percy Hamilton Clark III, 20 acres on Sage Road, Markham. $225,000 Laura J. Lemley to Mancat Marshall LLC, 70.2790 acres, 0.0670 acres and 5.22793 acres on Enon School Road, Marshall. $700,000

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OBITUARIES Stanley Jackson Watson, Jr. Stanley Jackson Watson, Jr. 77 of Marshall, VA passed away on March 6, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 24, 1942 at Joplin, VA a son of the late Stanley J. Watson, Sr. and Myrtle W. Peacher Watson. Mr. Watson retired as a Logistics Tech at Quantico Marine Base and was a member of Dumfries United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Watson; children, Brenda Shepherd, Kimberly Fitzgerald, Jackie Hill and Matthew Watson; two stepchildren, Brenda Flynn and Tim Taylor; two brothers, Gerald Watson and Gary Watson; nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 9 from 10:00 until 11:00 AM when a funeral service will begin at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA. Rev. Randy West will officiate. Interment will follow at Dumfries Cemetery, Dumfries, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assn., National Processing Center, PO Box 13067, Alexandria, VA 22312 or to Capital Caring, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Jennifer Lynn Norwood November 2, 1985 - February 14, 2020 Born November 2, 1985, Jennifer Lynn Norwood grew to become the epitome of what a woman should be. She was a loving wife and mother and always put family first. She loved elephants, animals, baking and, most of all, her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with the ones she loved. She was happily married to Joshua Norwood for over 18 years. She was a CNA until an injury to her shoulder forced her to stop working. She once again became a stay at home mom that always made sure the needs of her family were met with joy and love. She leaves behind a loving husband, as well as many family and friends. Jennifer is known for her generosity and love of others and will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. RIP Babe! You are my heart and soul forever! I love, miss, and need you so bad!

Wyatt Charles Norwood

Arbona (Bonnie) Heare Loy Arbona (Bonnie) Heare Loy, 87, of Romney, WV, former resident of Delaplane, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in her home in the presence of her beloved family. Bonnie was a devoted member of Mt Zion Methodist Church, Augusta, WV and Rectortown Methodist Church prior to her move to Romney. Her passions included first and foremost, her family, friends, and she had a special place in her heart for people with special needs. Bonnie loved to garden and can vegetables until she was no longer able to do so, take road trips especially viewing the colors of the fall season. She loved puzzles; crossword, word search and especially jig saw puzzles, which she worked on until her final days. She also enjoyed sewing – anything that could use a stitch or two. Born October 27, 1932 in Kirby, WV, the third of the late Roy and Gladys (Garrett) Heare’s seven children. She was a homemaker, devoted mother of four children, Randy (Charlene) Loy, of Augusta, WV, Jeanne (Dick) Powell, of Purcellville, VA, Glen Loy, of Midland, VA and Cindy (Marvin) Kurylo, of Romney, WV, eight grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Myrna Snider, and Janie (Eugene) Heishman, numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Bonnie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, William Lewis Loy, one sister, Retha Heare, three brothers; Ralph Heare, Lowell Heare, and Royce Heare. All services will be held at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Augusta, WV. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2020; 7:00 – 9:00 pm, and 10:00 – 11:00 am prior to a memorial service on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 11:00 am, and interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery immediately following. Pastor Gary Rankin and longtime friend Larry Scheuble will be presiding over the services. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society 2654 Valley Avenue, Suite B, Winchester, VA 22601 or Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Ford Hill Road, Augusta, WV 26704. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Hospice of the Panhandle for assisting with comfort and care in her final months. All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Augusta, WV.

It’s not the length of life but the depth of life – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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March 5, 2013 - February 14, 2020 Born March 5, 2013, Wyatt was taken too soon – before he was able to enjoy his 7th birthday. Wyatt was a model of everything good in the world – his innocence, creativity, passion for life, and friendliness was a light to everyone around him. His desire was to grow up to be a YouTuber and he had the talent to be the best one! Anyone who met Wyatt couldn’t help to fall in love with him. He loved books, friends, animals, videos, Toy Story, and, of course, Mr. Potato Head. This precious light was extinguished too soon. He will be missed by everyone who knew him, and leaves behind friends , family and a father who adored him. Wyatt you were the light in my eyes, my heart and soul, the greatest son anyone could ask for! RIP Chunky baby! You are my universe, my heart and soul, my reason for living ! I love, miss and need you more than the world could ever know. I love you son!

Brandon Lee Gauthier Brandon Lee Gauthier, aged 34 of Centreville, Virginia, passed away at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church on March 2, 2020. Brandon lived and loved fiercely. Always moving and learning, he enjoyed photography, snowboarding, kite boarding, sailing, camping, and woodworking. He took pride in his work as a Senior Lead Engineer at Relativity. His family was his joy. Brandon shared his interest in Formula 1 racing, Legos, and cheese with his daughter and took great comfort in cuddles with his newborn son. He was a graduate of Highland School and James Madison University and was eagerly pursuing graduate studies at Georgia Tech. He was a very proud Eagle Scout from Troop 175 of Warrenton. He is missed by his wife, Kristen; daughter, Madeleine Jean; and son, Brian Thomas; his parents, Paul and Mary Gauthier; his brother, Nathan Gauthier; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and by many friends who became family. Visitation for friends was Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 271 Winchester St. Warrenton, VA 20186 a Mass followed at 11:00 a.m. A reception was at 12:00 p.m. at Mercy Hall. Please bring a favorite picture or memory of Brandon to share. The family would like to create a memory book for their children. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/).

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

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Retired male, non smker, seeks room to rent. Local references. Reasonably priced 712-582-3336 TOWN OF CULPEPER, UTILITIES INCLUDED, REF. & DEP. REQUIRED, $ 6 0 0 / M O . 540-937-4553 Rentals —

077 Townhouses TH, Consider owner finance sale. New end unit. 3 lg BR. 3.5BA. Many upgrades. Walk to hospital. $2500/mo. Call/text 540 454-0311 Rentals —

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Corner of Main St, Old Twn Warrenton, 3 rms, 1BA, most utils. $1500/ mo. Anne Hall, Long & Foster. 540-454-5299 Sales —

133 Lots & Acreage Castleton area, wooded lots, 10-15 acs each, $100K each 540-937-5160

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Commercial space avail. Old Town location. About 656 sq ft w/ 1⁄2BA, 23 South 3rd St. $600/mo 540.729.0344

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1928 HOLLYWOOD REGENCY SOFA. $125 one of a kind. All original fabric, fringe and manufacturer’s tag. 2 piece semi circular, gold brocade, button tufted on back (540)216-4480 PAIR OF ANTIQUE WOOD KITCHEN CHAIRS $45. Newly restored cane seats(540)216-4480 R O U N D W O O D KITCHEN TABLE - 36“ DIAMETER $30. Great C o n d i t i o n . (540)216-4480 TALL IRON DEMILUNE CONSOLE TABLE $215.36 hx 52w Black wood top with rubbed finish. (540)216-4480

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Round bales, horse quality, stored inside, net wrapped, $80 540-937-5160

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Pair of 8-hp Snapper riding mowers, one with engine, one without. Hard-working classics, stored for years in barn. $100 OBO. Call Dave at 540-742-3157.

Walker mower - Model MC16GHS, 48“ deck, excel cond, great for collecting grass & leaves, 650 hrs, $2500, 540-349-9852 Miscellaneous

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Barber Chair, works, in good condition--Free. 540-622-6004 Bowflex Treadmill, new, l i t t l e u s e , 540-622-6004 CANON CAMERA BATTERY CHARGER $10. Model CB-2LF (540)216-4480 MINK JACKET $12. Rough shape, use for crafts, pet beds. (540)216-4480 MOEN GOOSE NECK KITCHEN FAUCET & SPRAY NOZZLE $20 Gently used, great condition(540)2164480 SET OF THREE VICTORIAN SHELL BOXES $100. (540)216-4480 WORKING ANTIQUE CIDER PRESS - ca. 1890’s $299.00 Original, contains all parts, needs no repairs. (540)216-4480

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FAUQUIER SPCA RUMMAGE SALE Sat., March 28 8A-2P Highland School

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MOVING-3/14, 8a-1p. Tools, auto items, lawn décor, grdn pots/items, patio furn, HH, linens, quilts, more. ALL must go. 7333 Auburn Mill Rd. Warrenton.

www. fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@ fauquierspca.com PEK-A-POO & ALSO POM-A-POO PUPS super sweet, smart, nonshed, shots, vet checked, Call or text 1-434-294-0616

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Design/build services. New, renovations, additions for residential. Commercial renovations & tenant uplifting. Licensed & i n s u r e d . 540-428-3050 www. s o u t h s t a r construction.com Remodels; New Homes; Windows; Painting; Garages; B a t h r o o m s ; Kitchens; Decks;. Class A. Lic & insured. GMC Enterprises of VA, LLC. 540-222-3385 GO WITH THE BEST!!! Brian´s Tree Service. LICENSED, INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. Tree removal, trimming, deadwooding, stump removal, lot clearing. Senior discounts 540-937-4742 or 540-222-5606 G R AV E L : A L L PROJECTS. Topsoil; fill dirt; mulch. No job too small.540-8254150; 540-219-7200 GUTTERS, FREE ESTIMATES.Jack´s Seamless Gutters. 703-339-6676 or 540-373-6644. We keep our minds in the gutter.

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Family law experience is ideal and legal experience preferred. Must be able to work independently, be detail-oriented, organized, able to interact with clients, and have computer skills. Mail resume and salary requirements to Walker Jones, PC, Attn: Lora Goff, 31 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 or email lgoff@walkerjoneslaw.com.

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N O T I C E: JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY On April 13, 2020, or as soon thereafter as practicable, proceedings will be commenced in the Circuit Court of Fauquier County under the authority of § 58.1-3965 et seq. of the Code of Virginia to sell the following parcels of land for payment of delinquent real estate taxes: 1) A parcel owned by and assessed to Alia A. and Kheder Rababeh, assessed as 0.5462 acres, located at 241 W. Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 on the north side of West Shirley Avenue in the Town of Warrenton, Center Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia, and known for tax purposes as PIN 6984-13-1628-000; 2) A parcel owned by and assessed to James Stith, Janice Stith, and Patricia J. Stith assessed as 4.0 acres, located at 7085 Catlett Road, Bealeton, VA 22712 on the southeast side of Catlett Road in the Lee Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia and known for tax purposes as PIN 6889-40-4195-000. Direct inquiries to: Mary Catherine Anderson, Sr. Asst. County Atty., 10 Hotel St., 2nd Fl., Warrenton, VA 20186, (540) 422-8010, or mc.anderson@ fauquiercounty.gov.

ABC Licenses YANG’S EBEN EZER LLC Trading as: A MARKET & DELI 12209 James Madison St, Remington, Fauquier, Virginia, 22734-2145 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY For a Wine and Beer Off premises, Keg Permit license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Dongchool Yang NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

ABC Licenses Full name(s) of owner(s): AA NEMBANG LLC Trading as: R & H GROCERY 11532 James Madison St. Fauquier County Remington,Virginia 22734-2146 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a WINE & BEER off premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Bepin B. Nembang Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Warrenton will hold its annual Budget Retreat on Friday, March 20, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The retreat will be held at the Fauquier Hospital in Sycamore Room A, 253 Veterans Drive, Suite 206, Warrenton, VA 20186. The purpose of the retreat is to set budget goals and priorities. There will be no formal action taken at the meeting. Please feel free to contact the Town Clerk should you have any questions/concerns at 540-347-4505. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. A copy of the ordinance is available for review at the Town’s Administrative Offices, 18 Court Street, and can be examined by those interested Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Elizabeth A. Gillie Town Clerk

TRUSTEE SALE 140 W. Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia 20186, Fauquier County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 6984-12-5485-000 In execution of a Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) in the original principal amount of $300,000.00, dated September 20, 2018, recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia, in Deed Book 1582, at Page 416-419 (Doc ID No. 008331740004, File# 2018-00008001), default having occurred in the payment of the Deed of Trust Note (“Note”) thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Trustee will on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. (EST) at the Culpeper Street entrance to the FAUQUIER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia, offer for sale at public auction, the real property described in said Deed of Trust, with all improvements thereon, located at the above address and more particularly described as follows: Fauquier County PIN 6984-12-5485-000 (140 W. Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia 20186) All that certain lot or parcel of land with all the improvements thereon situate, lying and being near (now in) the corporate limits of the Town of Warrenton, Center Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia, in Kennedy’s Lane (called on plat Johnson’s Lane) and extending to Bypass #15 and #29 adjoining the properties of James Ashley Pearson and Ella Myrtle Pearson, Jessup Trust Fund and Randolph H. Carter and containing by survey made by Fred Bartenstein S.F.C., dated March 28, 1950, 0.643 of an acre, more or less, said plat being of record in Deed Book 171 at Page 429; LESS AND EXCEPT that portion of the property conveyed to the Commonwealth of Virginia as recorded in Deed Book 779 at Page 658 among the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of ten percent (10%) of the purchase price, in cash or by certified check, will be required at the time of sale with settlement occurring within fifteen (15) days from the date of sale; otherwise, the Trustee may forfeit the deposit. Sale is subject to post sale confirmation that the borrower did not file for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale. Purchaser shall pay for all recording charges, revenue tax, settlement fees, and all costs of conveyance, which will be by special warranty deed. At settlement, the balance of the purchase price, over and above the retained deposit, will be due in cash or equivalent immediately available funds; otherwise, the Trustee reserves the right to forfeit the deposit and apply the same first to the expenses of the sale and the balance, if any, on the Note secured by the aforesaid Deed of Trust, and advertise and sell the property at the risk of cost of the defaulting purchaser; or without forfeiting the deposit, the Trustee may avail himself of any legal or equity rights against the defaulting purchaser. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. Lawson and Silek, P.L.C., Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph F. Silek, Jr., Esq. Joseph F. Silek, Jr., P.C. 43 Chester Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 540-635-9415 Place an Ad They WORK! 888-351-1660

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

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 18 Court Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Town of Warrenton Draft Capital Improvement Program: 2021-2026. Public consideration of the draft five-year Program of land use projects for comprehensive plan consistency recommendation to the Town Council. The Program lists major expenditures planned within the five-year period and identifies those public investments scheduled for implementation in the next fiscal year as the capital portion of the fiscal year 2021 annual budget. The proposed 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program, as currently drafted, contains 83 projects with 28 of those projects scheduled for fiscal year 2021 estimated at $5,917,013.00 from all funding sources, including the general fund, proffers, grants, and enterprise funds. Projects proposed for the Program include transportation improvements, recreation improvements, sewer line and storm water improvements, vehicle replacements, and various other items. People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. A copy of the Capital Improvement Program is available for review in the Department of Planning and Community Development located at 18 Court Street, Lower Level, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting. Run dates: March 4 and 11, 2020

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

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ017761-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GONZALES GOMEZ, GUSTAVO ADOLFO The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND MAKE FACTUAL FINDINGS RELEVANT TO SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUBENILE STATUS It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X) EULALIO GONZALES & MARGOTH ALEJANDRIA GOMEZ HERRERA appear at the above-name Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05/05/2020 1:30 PM C. Bawkey, Deputy Clerk

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 19, 2020 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1.

ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-20-012595 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 2-705(3) to authorize a Boundary Line Adjustment between a Non-Common Open Space Parcel subject to a Permanent Conservation Easement and an adjoining parcel also subject to a Permanent Conservation Easement. (Kevin Burke, Staff)

REZONING – REZN-19-011292 – RED MAPLE PROPERTIES, LLC (OWNER)/ELM STREET DEVELOPMENT (APPLICANT) – PELHAM PROPERTY – An application to rezone approximately 41.35 acres from Rural Agriculture (RA) to Residential: 3 Dwelling Units per Acre (R-3) with proffers. The property is located off Catlett Road and James Madison Highway, Lee District. (PIN 6889-31-6326-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff)

REZONING PROFFER AMENDMENT – REZN-20-012526 – OLD SALEM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LLC (OWNER/APPLICANT) – CARTER’S CROSSING – An application to amend previously approved proffers (REZN-14-001168) to allow a Community Center use. The properties are located south of West Main Street, north of Interstate 66 and between Lunceford Lane and Frost Street, Marshall District. (PIN 6969-46-7985-000, 6969-57-3762-000, 6969-57-7244-000, 6969-66-2693-000, and 6969-57-1607-000) (Adam Shellenberger, Staff)

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT – COMA-18-009531 – A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add a Wireless Master Plan as an Appendix to the Chapter 9 Addendum dealing with Commercial Wireless Facilities. (Andrew Hopewell, Staff)

Staff reports for all items will be available online at agenda.fauquiercounty.gov approximately one week prior to the public hearing. Copies of the full text of the proposed Fauquier County Zoning Ordinance text amendments may be examined in the Department of Community Development’s Zoning Office at 29 Ashby Street, Suite 310, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To review files on all other items, please visit the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Fran Williams, Administrative Manager, at (540) 422-8210.

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FAUQUIER COUNTY IN RE: ESTATE OF ELIZABETH DUNN CLARK, Fiduciary No. CWF2017-117 DEBTS AND DEMANDS HEARING CL17WF117-00 TO: SPRINGFIELD I, LLC (Manager John Coles) SPRINGFIELD II, LLC (Manager John Coles) JOHN COLES, Individually And all other interested parties. SHOW CAUSE ORDER AGAINST DISTRIBUTION IT APPEARING that a report of the Accounts of Elaine Caine, Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Dunn Clark, Deceased, and of the debts and demands against her estate have been filed in the Clerk´s Office, and that six months have elapsed since the qualification of the Executor, on “Motion for Show Cause Order,” of Elaine Caine, Executor: IT IS ORDERED that the creditors of, and all others interested in , the estate do show cause, if any they can, on the 7th day of April, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. before this Court at it courtroom, against payment and delivery of the Estate of Elizabeth D. Clark, deceased to the distributees, with refunding bonds, It is further ordered that the foregoing portion of this order be published once a week for two successive weeks in the Fauquier Times, a newspaper published in Fauquier County, Virginia, it appearing that a report of the debts and demands against the estate has been filed in the Clerk´s Office, and that six months have elapsed since qualification of the Executor. Entered this 24 day February 2020. James E. Plowman, Judge I ASK FOR THIS: Erin Truban Gramling OWEN AND TRUBAN, PLC 103 N. Braddock Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 P.O. Box 267 Winchester, Virginia 22604 Telephone: 540-665-9076 Facsimile: 540-667-3661 Email: erin@egramling.com Virginia State Bar No.: 68727 Counsel for the Estate of Elizabeth Dunn Clark

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Public Notices Public Notice – Environmental Permit PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Fauquier County, Virginia. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: March 4, 2020 through April 3, 2020. PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit – Wastewater issued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Water Control Board. APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: Sulphur Springs Investment Corporation, 9236 Tournament Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186, VA0077411 NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY: Fauquier Springs Country Club, 9236 Tournament Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Sulphur Springs Investment Corporation has applied for reissuance of a permit for the private Fauquier Springs Country Club WWTP. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewaters from this treatment works at a rate of 0.01 million gallons per day into a water body. This permit reissuance also includes an expanded rate of 0.02 million gallons per day. Sludge from the treatment process will be transported to a publicly owned treatment works for further treatment and final disposal. The facility proposes to release the treated sewage wastewaters into the Rappahannock River in Fauquier County, Virginia, in the Potomac River Watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: solids, organic matter, ph, dissolved oxygen, ammonia as nitrogen, and bacteria. HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by handdelivery, e-mail or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requester, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit. CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ-Northern Regional Office by appointment, or may request electronic copies of the draft permit and fact sheet. Name: Ann Zimmerman Address: DEQ-Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193 Phone: (703) 583-3805 E-mail: Ann.Zimmerman@deq.virginia.gov

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UNDER CONTRACT IN 2 DAYS! Warrenton | $465,000

Colonial 10,000 SF Home on 10 private acres. 500 SF Kitchen with Great location just outside the town limits! Freshly Under Contract in 2 days with multiple offers! Peaceful Serenity Await you at this 17+ acre farm sub zero fridge, 500 SF master bedroom with extra large master NO HOA! 1.75 Waterfront Acres on Lake Anne on DC side of painted and remodeled baths, hardwoods all with lovely mountain and pastoral views. This brick bathroom and a mini fridge. Finished basement with in-law suite Warrenton. Just minutes from shopping, all commuter routes, home is 3 BR, 3.5 BA and is well placed overlooking and full kitchen, bar area, prewired high speed internet through refinished and looking great! 4 BR, 2.5 BA w/ finished buses, the train AND Great Schools! This 3 Bed/ 3.5 Bath home basement, patio and deck for entertaining! the pond. is in IMMACULATE condition. Welcome Home! out the house, and media room. OPEN HOUSE 3/14-3/15 12-2PM | Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409 Call Temple Leavell | 540.222.6074 1585 Aquia Rd, Midland VA, 22728 Call Alex Wood | 540.222.7700

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Rixeyville | $435,000 Just Listed!! Private oasis in Rixeyville with almost 4 acres, easy one level living,granite kitchen counters, remodeled baths with marble, huge family room, 3BR, 2 1/2 BA, trex deck, patio with water feature, gazebo and 5 outbuildings including 5+ garage spaces- tons of parking, COMCAST HERE! This private oasis awaits you! Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

Warrenton | $484,900 Gorgeous remodeled and updated brick rambler on DC side. Gourmet kitchen with all new cabinets, appliances and counter tops. Large island. Room for table. Family room off kitchen with fireplace. Hardwood floors. Carpet in bedrooms. Baths remodeled. Full unfinished basement. Situated on a quiet cul de sac with easy access to Rt 29. Call today!

Bealeton | $279,900 Warrenton | $599,000 Great home waiting for your dreams to come true. Brick rambler on 6+ acres on dc side of Over 1200 sq ft of living space. Home is in excellent Warrenton. Detached 6 car garage with in law shape and move in ready. Country kitchen with island suite, above beautiful pond with plenty of fish. and table space. 3 bedrooms and 2 Baths. Over 1000 Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409 sq ft of deck for those family gatherings. Call Brenda Rich | 540.270.1659

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Front Royal | $249,900 Fully finished 3 level town home with 3 BR, 3.5 BA. Large chefs kitchen/dining combo features SS appliances and granite counters. Call Jackie Douglass | 540.687.1283

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Springfield | $380,000 Amissville | $724,000 Spacious 3 BR, 2.5 BA colonial with an Get away from it all in this updated, contemporary 4 oversized 2 car garage, on 3 private acres. BR home located on 12 private acres in Amissville. Hardwood floors throughout the main level, The most gorgeous and unobstructed mountain extra large family room and kitchen feature views in Rappahannock County. new SS appliances. Call Jackie Douglass | 540.687.1263 Call Jackie Douglass | 540.687.1283

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Culpeper $225,000

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Rixeyville | $750,000

Charming and meticulously maintained rambler on 1.33 acre lot~ This 20 acre parcel is an outdoor lovers dream come Gleaming hardwood floors on entire main level~ Andersen true. Located just 15 minutes from Warrenton and windows~Huge great room~Kitchen with breakfast bar and corian Culpeper, this custom home was built in 2017. Gourmet counter tops and 2 pantrys~Amazing 3 season sunroom off kitchen with kitchen w/ commercial stove and master bedroom w/ vaulted ceiling ~Large deck overlooking private backyard~Ceiling fans huge walk in closet. Back patio has covered porch in all bedrooms ~Unfinished light filled basement with rough -in for full leading to hot tub and table space for entertaining. bathroom, Whole house surge protection ~Many updates~No HOA and Comcast hight speed internet~ Shows well! Call Tammy Roop | 540.270.9409

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