Fauquier Times 03/02/2022 by Fauquier Times (52 issues) & Prince William Times (52 issues)

March 2, 2022

Our 205th year | Vol. 205, No. 9 | www.Fauquier.com | $1.50

AUBURN GIRLS REPEAT: Middle school hoops title goes to Wildcats. SPORTS, Pages 16-18

People in crisis waiting days for help Staff shortages in mental health hospitals to blame By Robin Earl

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

PHOTOS BY LIAM BOWMAN/PIEDMONT JOURNALISM FOUNDATION

Fauquier County Sheriff’s Deputy Brock Smith, 25, of Amissville, was seriously injured in the crash. He was taken to Mary Washington Hospital for treatment.

Married couple killed, deputy injured in crash near Goldvein By Liam Bowman

Piedmont Journalism Foundation

A married couple was killed Feb. 25 when their vehicle collided with a Fauquier sheriff deputy’s cruiser on U.S. 17 between Morrisville and Goldvein. The crash occurred only a few yards away from their home. Brian and Mary Dangerfield, both 65, were traveling west on Granite Street in a 2018 Toyota Camry when they stopped at a stop sign at the intersection with U.S. 17, according to Virginia State Police Sgt. Brent Coffey. The Camry entered the northbound lanes of U.S. 17 at 10:20 a.m. in an attempt to cross the highway; it was struck on the driver’s side by a Fauquier

The force of the crash caused the Dangerfields’ vehicle to overturn and skid off the road. County Sheriff’s Office cruiser, which was “not able to avoid striking the Toyota,” Coffey said. The impact caused the Dangerfields’

Camry to overturn and skid into the median, scattering debris across the highway. The sheriff’s office cruiser stayed on the road during the crash and came to a stop a few yards beyond the Camry. Brian Dangerfield, the driver of the Camry, died at the scene. His wife Mary Dangerfield, who was a passenger, later succumbed to her injuries after being transported to Mary Washington Hospital, Coffey said. Both had been wearing seatbelts. Public records indicate that the couple shared a residence in the Rock Run Estates subdivision close to where the crash occurred. See CRASH, page 3

Warrenton Police Department Chief Michael Kochis is frustrated – very frustrated — about how acute mental health crises are handled, locally and throughout the state. He explained that when his office gets an emergency call about a person in crisis, the person may be taken to the Emergency Department of Fauquier Hospital. (The person could also go there directly to get help.) When an emergency custody order is issued by a magistrate, it means they have to be evaluated within eight hours; they are seen by a professional with Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services (serving Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties). See MENTAL HEALTH, page 6

Warrenton Police Chief Michael Kochis

The bridal season opens with a wedding showcase in Delaplane. See page 8. 9.44x2

connecting you to

People That Care.

oakviewbank.com | (540) 359-7100 | Member FDIC

NEWS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

CDC relaxes mask guidelines for 70% of U.S. counties By Jennifer Shutt Virginia Mercury

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Feb. 25 unveiled updated guidance for wearing masks indoors in public places, a move that means 70% of Americans likely can ditch their masks. The new guidance sorts counties into low, medium or high transmission categories based on new hospitalizations for COVID-19, the number of hospital beds filled with patients with coronavirus and new cases. “This updated approach focuses on directing our prevention efforts towards protecting people at high risk for severe ailments and preventing hospitals and health care systems

from being overwhelmed,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said. The new metrics are a significant departure from the previous CDC masking guidance, which recommended anyone in an area of high or sustained transmission, about 95% of the country, wear masks inside in public places. Based on the new metrics, about 30% of Americans are in low transmission counties, where no indoor public masking is recommended. Another 42% of the population is in medium spread counties, where people with underlying health conditions may want to wear masks and talk with their doctors about prevention measures. The remaining 28% of Americans live in high transmission counties and should continue wearing

COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, March 1 New cases of coronavirus

Virginia: 1,496 Tuesday; 7-day average of 1,537 Fauquier: 14 Tuesday; 7-day average of nine; 12,766 cases to date

Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests) Virginia: 8.4% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 9.7% Perspective: The Centers for Disease Control reports that the positivity rating for Fauquier County is at 8%.

In the school division

Positive cases since school opened for the 2021-22 school year: 1,199; 804 in children, 395 in staff Perspective: There are 15 “active” cases in the school division, 7 in students and 8 in staff. People stay on the active list for five days after first reporting an infection, a recent change from 10 days. It should be noted that teachers must obtain a PCR test in order to take time off from work when they test positive for COVID. Students who feel ill may take home tests, but those tests are not counted on the school’s dashboard, so positive cases in students may be undercounted.

New hospitalizations

Virginia: 35 on Tuesday Fauquier: 1 on Tuesday; 93 so far in 2022

New deaths

Virginia: 40 Tuesday; 7-day average is 83 Fauquier: None on Tuesday; 138 to date

Rates of transmission

Fauquier: Low (Rate of cases per 100,000 is 91; percent positivity is 8%) Perspective: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revamped its COVID-19 transmission metrics to focus on COVID-19 hospitalizations rather than cases -- Fauquier is rated “low” according to the new guidelines, which means masks are no longer recommended indoors. A statement from the CDC specifically effects school buses: “Effective Feb. 25, CDC does not require wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs.” Other counties rated low include: Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and other counties in the mostly southeastern part of the state. The majority of counties are still rated “high,” including Culpeper. Other nearby counties -- Warren, Clarke, Rappahannock, Orange, Madison, Spotsylvania and Stafford -- are rated “medium.”

Vaccinations

Virginia: 80.9% of population has received one dose; 72% are fully vaccinated; 34.4% have received a booster Fauquier: 75.8% of population have received one dose; 69.5% are fully vaccinated; 30.8% have received a booster

Breakthrough cases

The VDH reports that between Jan. 17, 2021 and Feb. 19, there have been 161,256 breakthrough cases of COVID-19 in fully vaccinated people (2.6% of vaccinated people); 4,011 fully vaccinated people have been hospitalized (0.065% of vaccinated people), and there have been 1,549 deaths in fully vaccinated people (0.0252% of fully vaccinated people). The VDH website says that unvaccinated people have developed COVID-19 at a rate 4.4 times higher than fully vaccinated people, and two times higher than partially vaccinated people. Source: Virginia Department of Health, unless otherwise noted.

well-fitted masks covering their nose and mouth in public indoor spaces. The guidance extends to schools, where the CDC is now only recommending universal masking for students and teachers in the high transmission regions. Walensky did, however, stress that anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been exposed to the virus should wear a mask to avoid infecting others with the virus, which has killed more than 940,000 Americans.

Fauquier rated “low;” masks not recommended, even on public school buses

Fauquier County is currently rated “low” for COVID transmission, according to the new Centers for Disease Control guidelines, which means masks are no longer recommended indoors. Ironically, for the first time in many months, Fauquier’s CDC transmission rating — calculated the way it has been for those many months — finally dropped from “high” to “substantial” on Feb. 25. Under those guidelines for substantial transmission, the CDC had been saying, “Everyone in Fauquier County, Virginia should wear a mask in public, indoor settings.” To achieve the substantial rating rather than the high rating under that

The new guidance doesn’t extend to public transportation systems, where travelers must continue wearing masks. The CDC, Walensky said, will be looking at that guidance ahead of the March 18 expiration date for buses, trains and planes. However, the CDC specifically states on its website: “Effective Feb. 25, CDC does not require wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/ childcare programs.” rating system, counties have to have a cases per 100,000 number below 100 and a percent positivity rating below 10%. Fauquier is currently at 91 cases per 100,000 and 8.75% positivity. The new way community levels are being assessed looks at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. Fauquier is rated “low,” as are Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and 16 other counties in the mostly southeastern part of the state. The majority of Virginia counties are still rated “high,” including Culpeper. Other nearby counties — Warren, Clarke, Rappahannock, Orange, Madison, Spotsylvania and Stafford — are rated “medium.” – ROBIN EARL

Correction

In an article about Winfall Farm’s upcoming 5K run to honor Bill Woodbury, the name of the farm was misspelled in the headline. The Times apologizes for the error. Here are the specifics about the March 26 race: What: A fundraiser to benefit research for motor neuron disease When: Saturday, March 26; 9 a.m. start time (rain or shine) Where: Winfall Farm, 5023 Dumfries Road, Catlett Cost: $30 all ages Register: www.facebook.com/ winfallinva

ISSN 1050-7655, USPS 188280 Published every Wednesday by Piedmont Media LLC How to reach us ADDRESS: 41 Culpeper Street Warrenton, Virginia 20186 PHONE: 540-347-4222 FAX: 540-349-8676 HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 24-hour answering service Publisher Catherine M. Nelson, 540-347-4222 cnelson@fauquier.com NEWSROOM Associate Publisher/ Managing Editor, Fauquier Robin Earl, 540-351-1163 rearl@fauquier.com

Bill Woodbury with granddaughters Halliday and Pippa

Associate Editor John Toler, 540-351-0487 jtoler@fauquier.com Reporters Coy Ferrell, 540-347-4222 cferrell@fauquier.com Liam Bowman, 703-861-6976 lbowman@fauquier.com Sports Editor Peter Brewington, 540-351-1169 pbrewington@fauquier.com Retail Sales Manager Anthony Haugan, 540-878-2492 Cell: 703-909-0349 ahaugan@fauquier.com

To place Classified and Employment ads: Call 540351-1664 or fax 540-3498676, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday — Friday or email fauquierclassifieds@fauquier. com SUBSCRIPTIONS Call 540-347-4222 Help with your subscription? Call 540-878-2413 or email CirculationFT@fauquier.com Missed your paper? Call 540-347-4222, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays Subscription: $80 per year within the United States.

Digital Operations Manager Yvonne Watson, 540-347-4222 ywatson@fauquier.com

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Fauquier Times, 41 Culpeper St., Warrenton, VA 20186.

Classified Sales Manager Jeanne Cobert, 540-878-2491 jcobert@fauquier.com

Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Va. and at additional mailing offices

NEWS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

Culpeper men arrested, drugs seized after narcotics investigation Officers with the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force last week arrested two alleged drug dealers and seized an estimated $15,000 worth of illegal narcotics from a Culpeper residence following a month-long investigation. William Hawkins, 32, and James Robinson Jr., 29, both of Culpeper, have been charged with two felony counts of possession with intent to distribute schedule I/II drugs, one count of possession with intent to

James Robinson Jr.

William Hawkins

distribute a schedule III drug and two counts of possession of a firearm with schedule I/II drugs. Both men are being held at the Culpeper

2 landfill workers fired, 1 resigns after jail inmates working there test positive for illegal drugs By Robin Earl

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Four jail inmates working at the Fauquier County landfill as part of a workforce program tested positive for illegal drugs Feb. 3. Two county employees were fired after the incident, and another resigned. The four inmates have been removed from the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center’s workforce program, which allows inmates to perform work at county facilities for a small stipend. Three other inmates in the program work at another county facility and were not involved. Fauquier County Administrator Paul McCulla said that one environmental services supervisor has resigned as a result of the incident, and two employees have been terminated. Apparently, “one of the inmates was allowed to use an employee’s phone, which is not permitted,” said McCulla. “And an inmate’s ‘sister’ showed up at the landfill,” which may have been how the drugs were delivered there. Workforce program inmates are not permitted visitors at work sites. McCulla said that a supervisor at the landfill notified the sheriff’s office that there seemed to be something “off” with the four inmates working there on Feb. 3. Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Warren Williams, who is in charge

of the workforce program, said that the men tested positive for methadone, Suboxone and marijuana when they returned to the jail. One man also tested positive for alcohol. No new criminal charges were filed against the inmates since they were not in possession of any illegal substances when they were searched, Williams said. The county administrator said that one of the terminated employees said another worker “had gotten high” with an inmate. The other employee who was let go may have been involved in the theft of an electronic device that had been turned in at the landfill. The Criminal Investigations Division of the sheriff’s office handled the investigation; they were not able to identify any criminal activity by landfill employees. Williams said that he doesn’t know if this has happened before with these inmates. “It’s rare, but this kind of thing has happened before.” Inmates are searched daily before they go to the landfill and when they return, he added. Inmates receive $3 a day for their work. They qualify for the program if they have not been charged with any felonies, have not been convicted of assaulting a police officer

County Jail without bond, according to Sgt. Brent Coffey of the Virginia State Police. On Thursday, Feb. 17, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the Mountain Run Apartments complex on Claire Paige Way. According to Coffey, the operation yielded five ounces of cocaine, 19 doses of Suboxone and four Percocet pills. Additionally, officers seized six firearms and $7,400 in currency, said Coffey.

Robinson was arrested Feb. 17, and Hawkins was arrested the following day, Coffey added. The Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force is comprised of personnel from the Culpeper, Fauquier, Orange and Rappahannock sheriff offices; Culpeper, Warrenton and Orange police departments; and the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Culpeper field office.

Teenager suffers ‘serious injuries’ in Bealeton traffic crash A section of U.S. 17 was shut down for nearly two hours Feb. 22 after a tractor trailer collided with an SUV just south of Bealeton. At 3:22 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, the driver of a 2016 Jeep Cherokee traveling east on Coffman Circle attempted to cross U.S. 17. As the SUV crossed the highway, it collided with a southbound tractor trailer, according to Virginia State Police Sgt. Brent Coffey. The impact caused both vehicles to run off the roadway and overturn, Coffey said. The tractor trailer had been hauling 46,000 pounds of plywood. The driver of the Jeep, Hailey Childress, 19, of Remington, suffered serious injuries and was flown

PHOTO COURTESY OF VIRGINIA STATE POLICE

A tractor trailer hauling 23 tons of plywood overturned Feb. 22 after striking a Jeep on U.S. 17 south of Bealeton. to Inova Hospital in Fairfax for treatment. Her injuries were not life threatening, Coffey said. Childress has since been charged with failure to yield right of way. The tractor trailer driver, a 48-yearold male from Clarksburg, West Virginia, suffered minor injuries in the crash and was taken to Fauquier Hospital for treatment, according to Coffey. State police have not released the identity of the truck driver.

SAVE $1.25 PER BAG or SAVE $50 PER TON Mineral Madness Savings Valid Now Through 3/31/22 plus Special Financing Available!

See LANDFILL, page 22

Married couple killed, deputy injured in crash near Goldvein CRASH, from page 1 The driver of the sheriff’s vehicle, Dep. Brock Smith, 25, of Amissville, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries in the crash and was transported to Mary Washington Hospital for treatment. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Sgt. Steven Lewis of the FCSO said that Smith has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. He said that Smith was on duty, operating a marked sheriff’s office vehicle at the time of the traffic crash. Neither state police nor the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office offered any additional information when asked if Smith had been responding to a call when the crash occurred — or how fast the cruiser

was traveling. Smith started with the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office in November 2019, assigned to the Adult Detention Center. He was transferred to the Patrol Division after he completed Law Enforcement Basic School in September 2021. Following the crash, all lanes of U.S. 17 were closed for nearly an hour, and traffic in northbound lanes backed up for more than a mile, Coffey said. Northbound lanes remained closed until 2:45 p.m. Friday. The Virginia State Police Culpeper Division Crash Reconstruction team responded to the scene and is assisting with the crash investigation, Coffey said. The investigation is ongoing with assistance from the Fauquier County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

4165 Catlett Rd., Midland, VA 22728 • (540) 788-9091 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm • Saturday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

SOUTHERNSTATES.COM

NEWS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

County releases proposed budget, tax rates Average residential real estate tax bill would increase by $539 By Coy Ferrell

drennial reassessment last year. Fauquier Times Staff Writer Therefore, even by lowering the tax rate by 6.1¢ as the proposed Fauquier County Adminisbudget does, revenues from the trator Paul McCulla released a Overall real estate tax rate • Current: 99.4¢ tax would still increase by more draft $409 million budget for • Proposed: 93.3¢ than $10 million. fiscal year 2023 on Friday. The The real estate tax is divided Total budget proposal exceeds the current into three components. Current• Current: $341 million budget by $69 million, largely, an 85.5¢ tax goes to the gen• Proposed: $409 million ly due to the cost of expanding eral fund, a 13.3¢ fire and resand renovating Taylor Middle Local tax funding cue levy pays for those services School in Warrenton and Cedar for school division and 0.6¢ goes toward a fund Lee Middle School in Bealeton. • Current: $93.1 million that pays the owners of working Other significant drivers of the • Proposed: $95.8 million farms to keep their land undeincrease are staffing and pay Tax bill for average veloped. increases for fire, rescue and single-family home The proposed budget would law enforcement personnel and • Current: $3,757 decrease the general fund tax an expected jump in employee • Proposed: $4,296 rate to 77.1¢, increase the fire healthcare costs. and rescue levy to 15.7¢ and deThe increased budget would be funded primarily by $35.9 million in debt related crease the conservation easement levy to 0.5¢. to the school construction projects, a $10.4 million Few new spending items increase in real estate tax revenue – driven by inSchool board members – and school employcreased real estate values — and by imposing a 6% ees – will be disappointed by the budget proposal, meals tax for the first time in the county’s history. which includes a $2.7 million increase in local tax The meals tax is estimated to generate $4.8 funding for the school division — enough only to million in revenue this year, the equivalent of fund pay raises that were approved last year outabout 3.3¢ on the real estate tax rate. Supervisors side the regular budget cycle. considered imposing a meals tax last year after The school board’s own draft budget this year the General Assembly made it easier for localities asked supervisors to allocate a total of $10.3 milto do so; they decided against it at the time, howlion in additional funding to pay for additional ever, because of the continued economic uncersalary increases for teachers and school staffers. tainly amid the pandemic. Representing $7.6 million more than already apAt 93.3¢ per $100 in assessed value, the real esproved by supervisors, funding the difference tate tax rate in the proposed budget would be the would mean raising revenue equivalent to 5¢ on lowest in 13 years. However, taxable real estate values in the county have risen 29% after the qua- the real estate tax rate. The school board has control over how school funds are spent but no direct control over revenue. New positions Like the school division increase, most of the The proposed FY 2023 budget would add remaining proposed expenditure increases have 12.45 “full-time equivalent” positions to the already been approved during out-of-cycle adcounty payroll and eliminate 2.51 FTEs. Excluding justments to the budget last year. Others, like the the 27 new firefighting positions already school renovations, have long been in the works. approved, the new positions include: Most of the revenue to pay for it comes from ei• A marketing assistant/farmers market ther debt or state and federal funding; local tax coordinator in the agriculture department revenue would fund upfront just $20 million of • A flight line technician for the Warrentonthe $69 million year-over-year increase. Fauquier Airport The proposed budget, for instance, includes 27 • An additional deputy clerk at the circuit court full-time firefighters not included in the budget • Converting three deputy clerks at the circuit adopted last spring. Overall, the proposed $25.9 court from part time to full time million budget for the Fire and Rescue Levy Fund • A senior planner in the community would constitute a $6.4 million year-over-year indevelopment department crease. Most of the expenditures, however, have • An assistant county attorney already been approved or planned. • Converting an administrative associate in the Part of the budget increase comes from federeconomic development department from part time to full time al funding. The Federal Emergency Management • A contract administrator in the finance Agency in September of 2021 announced a $4.7 department million grant — including $1.5 million in FY • An inventory control employee in the general 2023 — to fund 15 new professional firefighter services department positions in Goldvein. The county will take over • An information security analyst in the IT the funding of those positions in FY 2026. department The 12 remaining new positions were approved • A library assistant last month by county supervisors to provide per• A maintenance worker in the parks and manent, round-the-clock professional staffing at recreation department the Warrenton station, which has been plagued • A patrol deputy dedicated to traffic by volunteer recruiting problems since news of enforcement in the sheriff’s office at least two criminal incidents involving volun• Converting a social services associate from teer firefighters there became public last year. The part time to full time career staffers there will cost county taxpayers The proposed budget eliminates two fleet about $1.2 million annually. maintenance administrative positions and Most of the remaining $3.7 million fire and an accounting position in the library system. rescue increase would go toward continuing to Through out-of-cycle budget adjustments last fund 5% pay raises approved last year for county year, supervisors also eliminated an electronics employees — including fire and rescue personnel technician in the IT department and moved a — outside the school division along with adjustlibrary accountant from full time to part time. ments to the pay scale. Also last year, supervisors added a full-time grounds crew chief position in general services. See BUDGET, page 22

Current and proposed budgets compared

Property tax rate equalization

The proposed FY 2023 budget includes a significant change to property tax rates, reducing the rate on personal property and increasing the rate on business property. Personal property – mostly represented by vehicles – is currently taxed at $4.65 per $100 in assessed value. Business furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery and tools are taxed at $2.30, less than half of the personal rate. This year’s proposed budget would equalize those rates at $3.45 for both personal and business property. The budget would also increase the tax on aircraft from 0.1¢ to 0.3¢. The move to equalize business and personal rates would be roughly revenue-neutral, Revenue Commissioner Eric Maybach said last week. Maybach emphasized that the increase in the rate for business property would be borne mainly by large businesses. Small businesses, he said, would in some cases benefit because vehicles, which comprise most taxable property for small businesses, are currently taxed at the higher personal rate. The proposed change was prompted in part by the “current market volatility” in the vehicle market, according to an executive summary of the proposed budget. Many used cars have actually gained value amid global supply shortages of vital components for manufacturing new cars. Lowering the personal property tax rate will “will mitigate the impacts of substantially increasing new and used motor vehicle assessments.”

Biennial budget process

Fauquier County develops budgets on a two-year cycle, meaning that odd-year budgets (FY 2023) generally feature major revisions and even-year budgets (FY 2024) are adjusted “only as a result of significant changes in revenue projections, the imposition of newly mandated or regulated requirements or other significant events constituting an emergency that require additional consideration.” The draft FY 2024 budget included in County Administrator Paul McCulla’s proposal includes a 93.7¢ real estate tax rate. The draft FY 2024 budget would keep major operational expenditures at FY 2023 levels, including local tax funding for the school division. The overall budget drafted for FY 2024 totals $382 million, $27 million less than FY 2023; this is mainly due to the relatively high amount of debt expected to be issued in FY 2023 to fund school renovation projects.

State revenue

The proposed budget assumes that the General Assembly will follow through on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s campaign promise to repeal the state’s 2.5% tax on groceries, which is currently distributed to local governments, local school divisions and local road projects. Repealing the tax would cost Fauquier County about $2.5 million per year, according to the county budget office. Last month, the House of Delegates passed a bill that would repeal all taxes on groceries. The Senate passed a compromise measure that would reduce the grocery tax to 1%, keeping funding for local governments in place. The two chambers are in the process of reconciling the two bills. Youngkin continues to advocate for a full repeal of the tax, as he did during his campaign last year. Another blow to the county’s funding options came Feb. 25, when a House committee killed a bill that would have allowed localities to impose an additional 1% sales tax to fund school construction projects. With renovation and expansion of Cedar Lee and Taylor middle schools expected to cost more than $60 million, funding for those projects will likely need to come from other local taxes.

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

S O U N D H E A L I N G E X P E R I E N C E S at CA S T L E T O N

WORLD FUSION PERCUSSION meets CLASSICAL VIOLIN with Tom Teasley and Eric Silberger

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 at 4PM

SOUND BODY SOUND MIND

Y O G A

3 Yoga Sessions with renowned Yoga Master Steve Wolf and sound designer Tom Teasley

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Chair Yoga 1-1:45PM

Yoga Nidra 2-2:30PM

Hatha Yoga 3-4:00PM

Book 1, 2 or all 3 sessions (at a discounted rate)

U P C O M I N G M U S I C E V E N T S at CA S T L E T O N GERMAN ART SONG FESTIVAL

CLASSICS MEET BLUES

in April:

Harpist Ashley Jackson and the Castleton Chamber Players

Michelle DeYoung, Theo Hoffman and Ian Koziara with Bradley Moore

SUNDAY, MAY 8 at 4 PM

Winterreise – Die schöne Müllerin – Die schöne Magelone Narrated by Dietlinde Turban Maazel SUNDAY, APRIL 10 at 4 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 16 at 4 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 24 at 4 PM

MOZART’S OPERA THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 at 4 PM

25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT SUNDAY, JUNE 19 at 4 PM

call an d as for our k

SENIO

R LIVI NG discoun t code 5

0% OF F!

For the FULL SCHEDULE of EVENTS & TICKETS visit www.castletonfestival.org or call (540) 937-3454

NEWS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

People in crisis waiting days for help MENTAL HEALTH, from page 1 If they are subsequently issued a temporary detention order by a magistrate — good for 72 hours — they are evaluated for outstanding medical issues and are assigned a place where they can go for treatment. Officials are required to list a medical facility on the order where the person should go, said Kochis. “Problem is, they rarely go there,” he said. “There is hardly ever a bed available. So, they stay in the hospital room, often handcuffed to a bed for three days, with a police officer there with them.” He added, “After three days, they go home. I have rarely seen anyone actually get help.” Jim LaGraffe, director of the RRCS, said that some people do secure a place in a hospital, but agreed that placements are hard to come by. He said that his staff sees on average about 85 people a month who have been granted ECOs. About half of them require a TDO. When a TDO is ordered, said LaGraffe, “We are required to call every single hospital with mental health beds to try to secure a bed. If one can’t be found, the person is said to require a ‘bed of last resort’ in a state hospital.” That is the facility often the one listed on the person’s TDO order. The problem is, said LaGraffe, sometimes even the bed of last resort is not available. Because of staffing shortages, hospitals cannot accept as many patients as they have beds “because they don’t have enough staff to keep patients safe.” The problem is even more acute for children experiencing mental health crises. There is only one hospital that accepts children, LaGraffe said. They have 72 beds, but only enough staff to take care of 18 children. The code requiring patients to be accepted into a hospital within 72 hours “wasn’t designed for a pandemic,” said LaGraffe. “In the last year, state hospitals have drastically reduced their census.” The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office has similar difficulties placing people. However, Lt. Andy Marshall, said that, in his experience, people who require a TDO are almost always placed in an appropriate facility before the 72 hours expires. “I can remember only a couple of people who we were not able to find a bed for,” he said.

‘Starting the clock’

The difference between the FCSO and the WPD may be when they “start the clock” to count the 72 hours. Marshall said, “Medical clearance occurs during the eight hours allotted for the ECO. The 72-hour clock begins as soon as a TDO is issued.” The WPD starts the 72-hour countdown “as soon as we arrive at Fauquier Hospital,” said Kochis. He added that it can take as long as a day to secure the medical clearance. LaGraffe said the law — Code of Virginia, 37.2, Chapter 8, Article 4 — is not clear, and the nine law enforcement agencies in the RRCS district may interpret the requirements differently. “The law is open to interpretation,” he said. “It depends on the law enforcement jurisdiction. Some have interpreted strict release at 72 hours; some release earlier than 72 hours if no bed is available. Others err on the side of over-protection. They say, ‘We have to look at it from the community safety side. We are not doing the person any favors or the

A Warrenton Police Department officer waits at Fauquier Hospital until a mental health bed somewhere in the state is secured or until the temporary detention order for the patient he has in custody expires. community any favors by releasing them if it’s not safe.’” In January, the FCSO received 21 calls about residents who were having mental health issues. Marshall said that of the 18 who required an evaluation, 11 were evaluated under an ECO and seven underwent a voluntary evaluation. Seventeen were taken to Fauquier Hospital, and one was taken to an RRCS facility in Culpeper. Marshall said that all of the people who needed a bed in a mental health facility in January were able to be transported there. Fauquier County Sheriff Jeremy Falls pointed out though, that the 72 hours stipulated for the TDO was originally intended to be used for treatment. “The 72 hours intended for emergency mental health treatment has turned into 72 hours of waiting to find a facility where they can then begin treatment. We have a 72-hour window to get them the treatment they need, but they should be there already. The bottom line is the person needs assistance. We have to get people the help they need.”

Law enforcement resources

WPD officers or sheriff’s deputies have to spend three days around the clock with the patient, making them unavailable for other duties. “It’s a significant resource,” said Kochis. He said the WPD responded to three such calls in January, for instance, meaning he had officers tied up at the hospital for nine days in January. On Feb. 17, his officers were on day two of a three-day assignment to keep watch on a resident in crisis at Fauquier Hospital. At the time, he was not optimistic that a bed would be found before the 72 hours was up, but after two days, an available bed was found. Kochis told another story about a person who tried to hang themselves twice while being held in Fauquier Hospital’s emergency department. The person’s TDO was set to run out at 4 a.m. the next day. “She was begging for help. It was heartbreaking for our officer. This person was standing in the corner of the room, sobbing. The officer was trying to console the person,” said Kochis, but “they are not trained for this.” The FCSO, as a bigger law enforcement agency, has more flexibility when its deputies must accompany patients waiting for a mental health bed. The agency will often assign a deputy from the Adult Detention Center instead of a patrol deputy. Although it’s still a burden on staff resources, said Falls, “we are able to provide it without taking a deputy off the street.” See MENTAL HEALTH, page 7

About emergency custody orders

After consulting with law enforcement and professionals from Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services, a magistrate may issue an emergency custody order for a person undergoing a severe mental health crisis in the county, allowing that person to be taken into custody for their safety and the community’s safety; that person is then assessed. If the situation is serious enough, the magistrate may issue a temporary detention order for the individual, which allows that person to be detained involuntarily for up to 72 hours. Ideally, an individual subject to a TDO would be sent to a state mental hospital or other facility to receive emergency mental health treatment during those 72 hours. But a years-long staffing crisis in the state mental hospital system came to a head last summer when five of the state hospitals temporarily ceased accepting new patients altogether, causing severe backlogs in an already strained system. When there is not a bed available at a state hospital, people subject to temporary detention orders stemming from a mental health crisis are detained in a RRCS facility in Culpeper — with room for one person from the RRCS service area — or a local emergency room instead, forcing local law enforcement agencies to commit an officer to supervise the patient. A pilot program housed at Fauquier Hospital is intended to provide private security officers around the clock to take that burden off local law enforcement agencies, but only one person will be able to be detained in the space at any given time. Even that stopgap measure has been delayed, however, because of difficulties finding qualified applicants for the security positions. -COY FERRELL

Embedded clinicians

In Fauquier County and Warrenton, Justine Burns, a licensed clinician, or a supervisor has been accompanying sheriff’s deputies and police officers on calls that have a mental health component. The two embedded clinician positions – one in Fauquier/Warrenton and one in Culpeper — are covered with funds from RRCS and also grant money from the PATH Foundation, Northern Piedmont Community Foundation and the Culpeper Wellness Foundation. Kochis said Burns’ expertise has been invaluable, particularly in following up with people and getting them connected to available services. “But she is only one person,” he said. Falls agreed that the embedded clinician has been invaluable. In 2021, she responded with deputies to 113 calls – 47% of mental health calls. He said that she has been on 12 calls for the WPD. When a person’s condition doesn’t rise to the level of an emergency detention order, for instance, Burns will follow up with that person to make sure they have support, he said. Marshall said there are plans to expand the program by adding several clinicians. He said that the embedded mental health experts are RRCS employees so that agency would decide where to deploy them, but he said that Fauquier is hoping to benefit from the expansion. At a Feb. 10 meeting of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, Board Chairman Chris Granger (Center District) called the embedded-clinician program “extraordinary” and pushed for the state legislature to allocate permanent funding for the program. Ryan Banks, senior director of behavioral health for RRCS, told supervisors that having clinicians embedded with law enforcement officers often means that issuing an emergency detention order is unnecessary because the clinician can get them direct help with public services. In one recent example, Banks said that officers and an embedded clinician responded to an agitated man making threats and generally causing disruption at a motel. The embedded clinician discovered that the man was a military veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder and was able to convince him to re-engage with Veterans Affairs mental health services. In another example, Banks told supervisors about a call involving a counselor asking for a welfare check on a young man. When a law enforcement officer and an embedded clinician arrived, they found that the “family unit was experiencing multiple stressors” and that the young man’s mother was also experiencing a mental health crisis. The officer said later that, had the clinician not been present, they would have focused only on the young man who was the subject of the initial call. “It was a success because we were able to help both of them in that situation,” Banks said.

NEWS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

People in crisis waiting days for help

Fauquier County Sheriff Jeremy Falls

MENTAL HEALTH, from page 6 In an attempt to take the burden off local police forces, the county has arranged for security guards to take over these responsibilities, but the RRCS hasn’t been able to hire anyone yet because of a lack of applicants (see box this page).

Officer safety

Kochis also expressed concern about his officers’ safety, noting that the ad hoc arrangement puts more than just the person experiencing a crisis at risk. If a person experiencing a mental health crisis has a similar crisis later, he said, they know they won’t get help at the hospital. That fact means that they are more likely to resist the officers assigned to take them there, which puts officers at risk, Kochis said. The pandemic has added new risks, the Warrenton chief said. During the pandemic his officers are spending entire shifts in a hospital where COVID-19 patients are present as well. “At one point, I had 15% of my staff out with COVID,” said Kochis.

Helping the person in crisis

LaGraffe said getting real help for people in crisis is a problem that keeps him up at night. Sometimes, he said, a crisis is truly temporary, and the 72-hour detention period is enough time to resolve the issue. For instance, sometimes a crisis is triggered by a bad reaction to a new medication, something that can be addressed quickly. “A lot of times, a person’s mental health status

changes to a point where they can be safely released. They are reevaluated and deemed not a danger to themselves or someone else.” The danger, he said, is when a person is released without resolution of the issue they were brought in for. “We had a situation in Culpeper where a person was released after 72 hours. They assaulted someone once they were released, and it became a new event,” he explained. For their own safety, the person subject to the temporary detention order is usually handcuffed to a bed in a small room. It’s not an ideal situation for anyone, but particularly troubling for someone in the midst of a mental health crisis. When the person is inevitably released to go home, they are perhaps in a worse state than when they came in, said Kochis. Marshall of the FCSO explained that “the level of restraints used on an individual who is being held under an ECO or TDO really depends on the situation and their behavior. Obviously, those who are actively trying to harm themselves or leave the facility are restrained to a greater degree than those who are not. Handcuffing to a hospital bed is an option; however, it is not always used.” See MENTAL HEALTH, page 22

Recruiting problems delay opening of mental health crisis assessment center By Coy Ferrell

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Several months ago, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services set out to hire five security guards to staff a “crisis assessment center” in Warrenton to monitor individuals subject to an emergency custody order stemming from a mental health crisis. But no one has been hired due to what officials say is a dearth of qualified applicants, delaying the expected Jan. 1 start date by nearly two months. The pilot program is intended to take the responsibility of monitoring those individuals away from law enforcement officers who could otherwise be assigned to other tasks. Fauquier Hospital agreed to let the program use a room in its emergency department. “Any time we are able to allow law enforcement to return to duty and not have to maintain custody of an ECO at the hospital is a benefit to everyone in the community,” said Ryan Banks, senior director of RRCS’s mental health division. In October, county supervisors funded the program for one year with $268,000 of the county’s allocation of federal stimulus funds. Then, RRCS officials anticipated the program being up and running by Jan. 1. Banks told supervisors Feb. 10 that the private security company contracted by RRCS had recently increased the starting salary for applicants, adding that the increased personnel expenses would be covered by the RRCS’s existing budget. When asked by the Fauquier Times for more detailed information about the recruiting process, Banks responded, “Because we contract our security, I am not privy to the recruitment specifics, and I would need to check with them about making the salary public.” A scaled-down version of the program could begin immediately if the community services board was able to hire just one security guard, Banks said, though the staffing limitation would mean the service would not be available 24/7 as intended. “We would open the assessment center with limited hours and then ramp up the hours as staff came on board,” Banks said.

Come see why over 1,450 patients have given GoWell Urgent Care five-star Google reviews!

You can make an appointment or get in line from our website, and both virtual and in-office visits are available. GoWell Urgent Care 75 West Lee Hwy, Warrenton, VA 20186 In Oak Springs Plaza, below Giant Food 8AM- 8PM Monday to Friday 8AM - 8PM Saturday and Sunday

(540) 351-0662 | www.GoWellUrgentCare.com

NEWS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

Fashion showcase ushers in wedding season in the Piedmont Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery hosted a wedding showcase Jan. 30, featuring dress designer Irina Ciobanu of Centreville, Virginia. About 12 models wore Ciobanu’s creations. The day featured dresses, flowers, wedding hair and makeup artists and even a representative of the Fat Stogies Mobile Cigar Lounge. Fifty or sixty brides-to-be attended with family and friends, to see the fashions, vendors and different settings available for weddings at Blue Valley Vineyard.

Linda Suter of Blue Valley arranged the day. She said, “I chose Irina's creations by first seeing her work on social media. I knew … I have seen and planned many weddings in 2021 here at the vineyard, and her dedication to detail and her love for what she does is exactly what I was looking for. I knew the show would come to life. ... It was a vision I have had for a while to combine gowns that are beautifully designed with Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery as the stunning venue it is.” - ROBIN EARL

PHOTOS BY CARSON MCRAE/MCRAE VISUAL MEDIA

Irina Ciobanu with Alina Grechana-Karaman, whose team managed the hair and makeup for the fashion show.

This Victoria gown is a unique non-traditional wedding dress in green satin and gold 3D floral lace.

Diana Artemis models a trumpet style dress with long sleeves and delicate lace embroidery, great for brides who want to show off their curves and still be able to move on the dance floor.

Mrs. DC America 2020 Jean Anne Roberts shows off a sparkling wedding gown in gold tone with a delicate handmade beaded top.

The Wedding Showcase featured dresses, flowers and, of course, wine.

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

The moment a hug feels even tighter. You were made for this moment. The moment your kids get to spend quality time with “Mom” instead of a “cancer patient.” And it’s all made possible because UVA Health Cancer Center is also made for this moment. As Virginia’s Only Comprehensive Cancer Center as designated by the National Cancer Institute, UVA Health Cancer Center has specialists who work hand-in-hand with researchers to bring you the latest therapies and a personalized treatment plan. So you can keep bear hugging for many years to come.

UVACancerCenter.com

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022 REVENUES

LEGAL NOTICES ** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ** PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023, TAX RATES FOR TAX YEAR 2022, AND THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2027 FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Times set forth are approximate and may be adjusted as necessary, with the proposed budget public hearing to be held immediately after the conclusion of the first public hearing of the evening. Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. Fauquier High School - Auditorium 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186

A Public Hearing on the proposed FY 2023 County Budget, proposed Capital Improvement Program, and Tax Year 2022 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, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Tax year 2022 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. In addition, the Board of Supervisors under this proposed budget and public hearing will consider the implementation of a 6% meals tax. If the Board of Supervisors approve a meals tax, the County code will be amended to adopt a separate food and beverage ordinance. The proposed FY 2023 budget includes an overall real estate tax rate of $0.933. The advertised overall real estate tax rate of $0.994 would allow flexibility for adjustments to the FY 2023 proposed budget.

The proposed FY 2023 budget, in summary form below, is for informative and fiscal planning purposes only. The proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan totals $134.6 million over the five-year planning period. Of this amount, $6.1 million would be allocated for public safety and fire and rescue projects, $55.4 for judicial administration, $6.4 million for parks and recreational projects, $1.8 million for environmental services projects, $1.0 million for utility projects, $188,000 for Airport projects, and $35.9 million for school division projects. Copies of the complete proposed budget and the proposed CIP are available at the Office of Management and Budget, the County Administrator’s Office, and online at http://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departmentsh-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.

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 American Rescue Plan Act Fund School Division Operating Fund School Nutrition Fund School Textbook Fund School Asset Replacement Fund Regional Governor's School Fund TOTAL, OTHER FUNDS Less Local Support TOTAL REVENUE, ALL FUNDS

FY 2022 ADOPTED

FY 2023 PROPOSED

$140,795,412 15,194,700 4,356,068 27,684,867 3,503,381 358,657 825,933 $192,719,018

$150,878,372 21,497,500 3,859,516 27,375,291 4,834,532 358,657 1,783,564 $210,587,432

$739,450 2,029,130 8,440,830

$836,080 1,573,678 36,790,469

880,196 3,068,850 14,154,477 8,498,467 19,521,193 3,536,821 37,202,376 0 151,473,662 6,176,461 1,085,743 4,829,027 1,710,522 $263,347,205

936,459 5,380,551 14,818,458 9,560,025 25,941,899 3,605,372 42,734,424 6,917,019 160,983,588 6,016,493 1,407,259 3,275,777 1,837,188 $322,614,739

($115,475,178)

($123,928,536)

$340,591,045

$409,273,635

LOCAL TAX RATES

Levy1

ADOPTED PROPOSED ADVERTISED TAX YEAR TAX YEAR TAX YEAR 2021 2022 2022

REAL ESTATE2 General Real Estate

$0.855

$0.771

$0.826

Special District Levy (Countywide) Fire and Rescue Conservation Easement Stormwater Management Fee3

$0.133 $0.006 $13.64

$0.157 $0.005 $13.64

$0.163 $0.005 $13.64

FURTHER INFORMATION: If there are questions, or if additional information is desired prior to the public hearing, please contact:

Special District Levy (District only) Marshall Electric Light & Business Improvement District

$0.025

County Administrator’s Office (540) 422-8001

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

$4.65

$3.45

$4.65

$2.30 $2.30 $1.50

$3.45 $3.45 $1.50

$1.00 $0.25 $0.05 $0.001 $0.994

$1.00 $0.25 $0.05 $0.003 $0.933

$1.00 $0.25 $0.05 $0.003 $0.994

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

Office of Management and Budget (540) 422-8360

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. FY 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET

1 Rate per $100 of assessed value. 2 To provide the Board of Supervisors the utmost flexibility during the budget deliberations, the overall real estate tax rate shows an advertised amount of $0.994. In addition, the proposed and advertised rates assume the shift of all Fire and Rescue related costs from the General Real Estate rate to the Fire and Rescue rate. The Board of Supervisors may determine during their budget deliberations to not make this shift with the individual rates adjusted accordingly. 3 The Stormwater Management Fee is a countywide special assessment, on a per parcel basis. 4 Aircraft stored at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport are subject to a special maintenance fee assessment.

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES Expenditures Summary CULTURE Library Lord Fairfax Community College Parks and Recreation SUBTOTAL, CULTURE

Does not include $10.32 million in Consolidated Services shared support.

EXPENDITURES

Expenditures Summary

FY 2022 ADOPTED

FY 2023 REQUEST

FY 2023 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 Public Defender's Office Magistrates SUBTOTAL, JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC SAFETY Juvenile Detention & Probation Sheriff SUBTOTAL, PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC WORKS General Services SUBTOTAL, PUBLIC WORKS HEALTH AND WELFARE Community Services Board Public Health Social Services/CSA SUBTOTAL, HEALTH AND WELFARE

$296,777

$332,855

$328,983

1,861,898 760,586 854,886 1,651,182

2,097,264 791,649 1,024,360 1,894,566

2,197,092 813,983 1,063,391 1,997,837

350,212 3,340,146 196,410 4,634,697 615,323 494,790 1,471,672

496,304 3,657,542 199,283 5,445,732 635,468 767,880 1,616,861

508,876 3,575,873 199,283 4,893,675 654,961 663,617 1,645,838

$16,528,579

$18,959,764

$18,543,409

$1,084,555 143,340 1,311,787 15,600 1,671,301 32,700

$1,151,815 145,742 1,665,665 15,600 1,783,357 32,700

$1,188,700 148,361 1,576,154 15,600 1,838,406 32,700

17,726 34,467 87,773

17,726 42,170 87,773

$4,399,249

$4,942,548

$4,947,590

$309,532 22,113,008

$309,532 24,124,977

$309,532 24,081,990

$22,422,540

$24,434,509

$24,391,522

$5,673,877

$6,169,817

$6,196,879

$5,673,877

$6,169,817

$6,196,879

$791,431 638,750 12,688,720

$922,809 649,276 13,496,294

$922,809 649,276 13,528,958

$14,118,901

$15,068,379

$15,101,043

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, NON-DEPARTMENTAL

FY 2022 ADOPTED

FY 2023 REQUEST

FY 2023 PROPOSED

$2,605,917

$2,838,706

$2,855,134

78,764 4,514,596 $7,199,277

76,628 5,443,900 $8,359,234

76,628 5,183,399 $8,115,161

$73,789 3,810,351 1,092,518 228,106 919,723 178,471

$179,500 4,398,668 1,412,873 259,467 977,388 180,463

$197,396 4,391,287 1,151,203 262,251 970,370 187,606

151,631

157,636

$6,454,589

$7,565,995

$7,317,749

$2,111,196

$3,414,014

$4,638,535

$2,111,196

$3,414,014

$4,638,535

$17,656

$268,917

$62,668

450,000

1,019,146

573,000

2,026,665 12,412,125

5,343,875 10,953,882

4,892,551 13,072,059

5,812,886

7,523,826

6,931,675

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

93,091,478 103,590,329 95,803,591 $113,810,810 $128,699,975 $121,335,544

TOTAL, GENERAL FUND

$192,719,018 $217,614,235 $210,587,432

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 American Rescue Plan Act Fund School Division Operating Fund School Nutrition Fund School Textbook Fund School Asset Replacement Fund Regional Governor's School Fund SUBTOTAL, OTHER FUNDS

$739,450

$1,202,329

$836,080

2,029,130 8,440,830

1,570,359 3,203,556

1,573,678 36,790,469

880,196

925,196

936,459

3,068,850 14,154,477

6,201,875 12,681,580

5,380,551 14,818,458

8,498,467 19,521,193 3,536,821 37,202,376

10,252,026 25,052,359 3,708,135 37,115,551

9,560,025 25,941,899 3,605,372 42,734,424

6,917,019

151,473,662 6,176,461 1,085,743

168,770,326 6,016,493 1,407,259

160,983,588 6,016,493 1,407,259

4,829,027

3,275,777

1,710,522

1,837,188

$263,347,205 $283,220,009 $322,614,739

Less Local Support

($115,475,178) ($128,699,975) ($123,928,536)

TOTAL, OTHER FUNDS

$147,872,027 $154,520,034 $198,686,203

TOTAL EXPENDITURES, ALL FUNDS

$340,591,045 $372,134,269 $409,273,635

CALENDAR

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS MARCH 2 TO 11 Ongoing events

Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Required registration at https:// conta.cc/3mhbxvl

ESL class

Theater

What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents “Noises Off” When: Friday, March 11 to Sunday, March 27; Friday and Saturday performances are 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees are 2 p.m. Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: $18 adults; $16 students and seniors Reservations: 540-349-8760

Farmers market

What: Warrenton winter farmers market When: Through April 16; 9 a.m. to noon Where: 21 Main St., Old Town Warrenton Info: Indoor and outdoor spaces

Food assistance

What: Peas and grace When: Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: Those in need of food assistance are welcome

What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Thursday, March 3, Tuesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 8; 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243

Coffee and conversation

What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: Thursday, March 3 and Thursday, March 10; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free; light refreshments provided Info: 540-349-5814

Live music

What: Featuring Bailey Hayes When: Thursday, March 3; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Teachers

What: Teacher happy hour When: Thursday, March 3 and Thursday, March 10; 4 to 6 p.m. Where: The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville Info: Happy hour deals with a valid school ID

Spiritual Care Support Ministries Friday, March 4 What: Support groups/counseling and Blood drive special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, and chronic illness Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv

What: American Red Cross Drive When: Friday, March 4; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Fauquier Health, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Info: Register at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767

Wednesday, March 2 Conservation

Book Cellar

What: John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District technical committee meeting When: Wednesday, March 2; 9 p.m. Where: 98 Alexandria Pike, Fifth Floor, Suite 33 Info: Call 540-422-8490 or email wendy.merwin@fauquiercounty.gov

Trivia

What: Trivia night When: Wednesday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 9; 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia

Thursday, March 3 Story time

What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs When: Thursday, March 3, Tuesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 10; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

What: Book Cellar with books, movies, and music for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: Friday, March 4, Saturday, March 5 and Friday, March 11; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447

Info: Complimentary wine flites, board games and Giant Jenga

Live music

What: Featuring Dan Trull When: Friday, March 4; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Live music

What: Featuring The Joker Band When: Friday, March 4; 8 p.m. Where: O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton

Karaoke

What: Friday night karaoke When: Friday, March 4; 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

Live music

What: Featuring Tamara Mae When: Friday, March 4; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station

Saturday, March 5 Toiletry distribution

What: Hygiene and toiletry item distribution; hosted by CDR resource center When: Saturday, March 5; 9 a.m. to noon Where: Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton Info: For low-income families in need

Concert

What: Manassas Symphony Orchestra presents “Amadeus” When: Saturday, March 5; 7:30 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 1960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $24 Info: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result for all audience members, face coverings are required indoors for patrons ages 2 and up Tickets: 703-330-2787

Star gazing

What: Astronomy with the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Ambassadors and Northern Virginia Astronomy Club When: Saturday, March 5; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee Info: 540-592-3556; bring lawn chairs or blankets, telescopes and binoculars

Hiking

What: Pet wellness clinic When: Friday, March 4 and Friday, March 11; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Fee for various services Appointments: 540-788-9000 x208

What: Hot chocolate hike, boxwood banter When: Saturday, March 5; 2 to 3 p.m. Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Lane, Boyce Cost: FOSA members $10; nonmembers $15 Info: Stroll through boxwoods; wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather; hot chocolate or tea provided; bring mask

Wine and games

Birds

Pet clinic

What: Friday night flites and game night When: Friday, March 4 and Friday, March 11; 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Barrel Oak Brewery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane

What: Woodcock watch When: Saturday, March 5 and Friday, March 11; 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: $10 general public; $8 for

Friends of Clifton Info: For adults and children 12 years and older accompanied by an adult Registration: 540-341-3651

Food pantry

What: Fauquier FISH food pantry When: Saturday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 8; 9:30 to noon Where: Fauquier FISH, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ready-to-cook meals and additional food for residents of Fauquier County in need; bring ID and proof of county residency

Live music

What: Featuring Karen Jonas When: Saturday, March 5; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton

Live music

What: Featuring South Canal Street Band When: Saturday, March 5; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Live music

What: Featuring the Irish Dancers from Boyle School of Dance When: Saturday, March 5; 7 p.m. Where: O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton

Live music

What: Featuring Brandy Station Company When: Saturday, March 5; 8 to 10:30 p.m. Where: Gloria Faye Dingus Center for the Arts, 92 Main St., Warrenton Cost: Tickets $15; children 12 and under admitted free with parent Info: Seating is limited; advance purchase recommended, Tickets: https://eventbrite.com/c/ brandy-station-company-live-atglorias-tickets-230510291487

Sunday, March 6 Dance

What: Velocity Irish dance When: Sunday, March 6; 4 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 1960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $50, $43, $30, half price for youth through Grade 12 Info: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result for all audience members; face coverings are required indoors for patrons ages 2 and up Tickets: 703-330-2787

Live music

What: Featuring The Irish Session When: Sunday, March 6; 5 p.m. Where: O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton

Yoga

What: Bend and brew When: Sunday, March 6; 11 a.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: $20, includes a 50-minute yoga class and a flight of beers Info: Any fitness level; bring a yoga mat and bottle of water See CALENDAR, page 13

CALENDAR

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

CALENDAR, from page 12

Monday, March 7 Crafts

What: Maker Monday at Middleburg Library When: Monday, March 7; 4 to 5 p.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Cost: Free Info: 540-687-5730

Yoga

What: Adult yoga When: Monday, March 7; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Info: Yoga mats encouraged but not required; 540-687-5730

Economic summit

What: 2022 EDLA economic summit When: Monday, March 7; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton Cost: $25.00 includes attendance and boxed lunch, $5 discount for Fauquier Chamber of Commerce Members Info: To register, email Alex Burnett at: alec@fauquierchamber.org

Tuesday, March 8 Support group

required for online meetings; call 540347-9104

info@cliftoninstitute.org; bring mask for indoors

ESL class

Trivia

What: ESOL: English language conversation group When: Tuesday, March 8; 7 p.m. Where: Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg Cost: Free Info: Practice English; for all levels; 540-687-5730

Wednesday, March 9 History

What: Hands on history for children (ages 2-5) When: Wednesday, March 9, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Where: Museum of Culpeper History, 113 S. Commerce St., Culpeper Cost: Free Info: Masks required; reservations, call 540-829-1749

Newcomers

What: Warrenton Newcomers club meeting When: Wednesday, March 9; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Hope Fellowship Christian Church, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Info: Debbie Mancini at dbmancini51@gmail.com

Bird walk

What: Support group for family members living with mental illness When: Tuesday, March 8; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Info: Hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness Piedmont; registration

What: For adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult When: Wednesday, March 9; 8 to 10 a.m. Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Registration required; RSVP to

What: Trivia When: Wednesday, March 9; 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton

Live music

What: Featuring Uncle Drew and The Scoundrels Band When: Wednesday, March 9; 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Tin Cannon Brewing Company, 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville

Conservation

What: John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District board meeting When: Wednesday, March 9; 4 p.m. Where: 10 Hotel St., Second Floor, Warrenton Info: Call 540-422-8490 or email wendy.merwin@fauquiercounty.gov

Thursday, March 10 Plant workshop

What: Boxwood care When: Thursday, March 10; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Weston Farmstead, 4477 Weston Road, Catlett Cost: A donation to Weston Info: Class size is limited; gloves, shoe covers and disinfected shears will be provided Register: 540-229-0114

Piedmont polliwogs

What: For children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver When: Thursday, March 10; 10 to

11 a.m. Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Masks required for indoors Registration: 540-341-3651

Open house

What: Chamber of commerce open house When: Thursday, March 10; 4 to 6 p.m. Where: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton Cost: $15; $5 member discount Info: Celebrate National Social Work month; light refreshments will be served Register: https://fauquierchamberva. chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/14664

Friday, March 11 Ballet

What: Manassas Ballet Theatre presents “Gaite Parisienne” When: Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12; 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 13; 3 p.m. Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 1960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Tickets: manassasballet.org Info: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result for all audience members; face coverings are required indoors for patrons ages 2 and up Tickets: 703-330-2787

Trivia

What: Trivia night When: Friday, March 11; 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

IONAL

WO T ONALWomen’s AT 2022 International Day I W N OM R A

M Women’s History Month This March, as part of EInternational Women’s Day and RN AY DA DY ’S’S ENEN

20 22 0121 ININ TT

Celebrate Women with the

We know you have special women in your business who help your business thrive. Here is a chance to share their talents with our readers. As part of this special section, advertisers may submit a picture and 2 to 3 paragraphs celebrating women in their organizations. Let our readers know how women contribute to the success of your business and our community. 4

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | Month XX, 2021

TIONAL WO NA M

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | Month XX, 2021

DAY ’S

EN AY

2 021

’S D

2 021

’S D

2 021

tam andi rehenistis alit ex et voluptincia num nis prae conserf iduntiam re nat doluperibus et fuga. Nem- taquam explam volo poss equiscium re- eatum eatus pratae pedig endigenemos TI O N A L W O vera desto cum quaNA M ER sit am facersp eresed quatem se nulpa cusanditium am, autem. Ut as corporit offic tem voleceat dendera tam rehenistis es audiandi ipidunt eosan- alit ex et voluptincia num dant, nis unt prae arumconserf sitium iduntiam re nat doluperibus et fuga. Nem- taquam explam volo poss equiscium re- eatum eatus pratae pedig endigenemos TI O N A L W O vera desto cum quaNA M ER sit am facersp eresed quatem se nulpa cusanditium am, autem. Ut as corporit offic tem voleceat dendera es audi ipidunt eosandant, unt arum sitium

’S D

Us, ea cum ipsapid minci di qui occus, sitae enti te sitas dendit plat. Ut explibus, ipsantotaqui volessi di asped et modigenimus acesentiatur aut is necereped explicae eaquatios aut lacitia voluptam quae non ea cum ipsapid proUs,volupta tibusan minci qui occus, digendisdiereium denisitae enti te sitas dendit plat. Ut explibus, ipsantotaqui volessi di asped et modigenimus acesentiatur aut is necereped explicae eaquatios aut lacitia voluptam quae non pro volupta tibusan digendis ereium deni-

’S D

Ad Unit

DAY ’S

¼ ¼

TIONAL WO NA M

2 021

2021 2021 IN IN T T

Join the Fauquier Times as we celebrate the tremendous efforts by PUBLISHING women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal DATE: future and Join the Fauquier Timesahead. asFauquier we thehas tremendous Quarter responding to the challenges Thecelebrate United Times: Nations announced March 16 efforts byfor women girls the world intremendous shaping the theme this year and -Times Imagine awe gender equal world. A world a Join the Fauquier as around celebrate the Page Prince William Times: March 17 more future and challenges ahead. free of equal bias, andresponding discrimination. Athe world thatinis diverse, efforts by stereotypes, women girls aroundtothe world shaping a (4.625in x and The United Nations has responding announced the theme for this year as, equitable, and inclusive. more equal future and to the challenges ahead. AD DEADLINE: March 9 6.75in) “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future Advertisers areNations asked to has submit a picture andthe roughly 2 tofor 3 paragraphs The United announced theme this year as, in a COVID-19 world.” of text unique to their business and women’s roles in your organization. “Women inadleadership: Achieving an equal futureyour For more information contact Individual Standard advertising messages can also be placed PUBLISHING within the feature. in a COVID-19 DATE: units may be world.” QUARTER PAGE (4.625in x 6.75in) advertising representative WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 PUBLISHING DATE: combined to (4.625in ................................................................................$250 RESERVATION DEADLINE: QUARTER PAGE (4.625in xx6.75in) 6.75in) Quarter Page PUBLISHING DATE: WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY,MARCH MARCH10 3 accommodate Fauquier Times:DEADLINE: March 16 ................................................................................$250 IndividualIndividual ad unitsadmay units be maycombined be combined RESERVATION

at 540.347.4222

larger ads larger ads to accommodate to accommodate larger ads Individual ad units may be combined to accommodate larger ads

MATERIALS DEADLINE:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH Prince William Times: March FRIDAY, MARCH 5 317 MATERIALS DEADLINE: AD DEADLINE: March 9 FRIDAY, MARCH 5

For more information, contact Jeanne Cobert

Email: jcobert@fauquier.com, or call: (540)-878-2413 today! For more information contact your advertising representative For more information, contact Jeanne Cobert Email: jcobert@fauquier.com, or call: (540)-878-2413 today! at 540.347.4222 www.Fauquier.com

www.PrinceWilliamTimes.com

Today we are making

communities healthier.

For nearly a century, your health has been our priority. That’s why we’re continuing to work hard to bring the latest technology closer to home and support the continued economic growth of our community. Our commitment to you is creating a health system our community can count on today and every day.

Learn more by visiting FauquierHealth.org/Today

PUZZLE PAGE

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD

3/2

Find the 7 words to match the 7 clues. The numbers in parentheses represent the number of letters in each solution. Each letter combination can be used only once, but all letter combinations will be necessary to complete the puzzle.

CLUES

SOLUTIONS

1 ad on TV (10) 2 “OK by me!” (6) 3 Yo-Yo Ma, e.g. (7) 4 do to do or fa to fa (6) 5 up to it (7) 6 “Do go on...” (8) 7 la-di-da (11)

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

MERC

ABLE

CONT

FALU

COM

CAP

IAL

TIN

IST

INUE

KENKEN SOLUTIONS

2/27

Today’s Answers: 1. COMMERCIAL 2. AGREED 3. CELLIST 4. OCTAVE 5. CAPABLE 6. CONTINUE 7. HIGHFALUTIN

SUDOKU CROSSWORD SOLUTION

SUDOKU SOLUTION

Flooring Specialists & More...

EARLY’S

We can keep your image clean! Home & Office Serving the Community from One Location for 50 years!

Flooring Specialists & more...

1966

55th

2022

EARLY’S CARPET, INC. “Your Hometown Store” The largest in-stock Inventory of Carpet, Area Rugs, Orientals,Vinyl, Hardwood, Laminate, Ceramic & Remnants!

rts Expe ! e h t Ask Do It All We

24 Hrs • 7 Days!

EMERGENCY WATER EXTRACTION

Flooded basements • Busted pipes • Sink & Commode Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Overflows • Structural drying • Floor Refinishing Cleaning & Sanitizing • Restoration • Class A Contractor Sat 9am-2pm Sat. 10-4

• Water Extraction • Structural Drying • Carpet/Oriental Rug Cleaning • Accept All Major Insurance Companies • Latest & Fastest Drying Technology!

HOME & OFFICE CLEAN Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Hardwood 540-937-5500 Upholstery • Air Ducts ring Specialists Pick-up & Delivery of AreaFlooRugs & More...

CALL FOR FREE QUOTE

50th

Car

10%

Oct. O EARLY’S CAR

We can keep your image clean! Home & Office Serving the Community from One Location for 50 years! • Water Extraction • Structural Drying • Carpet/Oriental Rug Cleaning • Accept All Major Insurance Companies • Latest & Fastest Drying Technology!

50th Anniversa

Carpet Clean

ONLY 1 LOCATION - HWY 211 W, AMISSVILLE VA Rooms G We Accept All Major Insurance Companies 10% Off VCT - Viny 540-937-5500

540-937-5500 • Only 13 miles West of Warrenton • Highway 211 W. Amissville, VA • www.earlyscarpet.com

ONLY 1 LOCATION - HWY 211 W, AMISSVILLE VA

Minim

Oct. Only!

Uphols

Comment at www.fauquier.com

Like us at facebook.com/fauquiertimes

Email at news@fauquier.com

OPINION WWW.FAUQUIER.COM

Fauquier Times | March 2, 2022

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Teachers and school staff deserve our thanks for their extraordinary efforts As members of the executive board of directors of the Fauquier Retired Teachers Association, we want to reach out to all Fauquier County Public School employees and extend our thanks and our gratitude for all that you have had to endure since all public schools were ordered closed in March 2019 due to the spread of the coronavirus. All FRTA members have witnessed the creativity and resilience which all FCPS employees have shown during this pandemic. As we watched Dr. Jeck narrate his video, “The Time Is Now,” we realized just how much FCPS employees have had to do to ensure the safety of all students and the continuation of learning for all students. To go from the shutdown of all instruction to virtual learning to hybrid learning to full-time, in-person learning is an accomplishment that reflects on every member of the FCPS family. You should be so proud of all that you have accomplished in such a short period of time and under intense pressures from within the academic community to “get it right” for all students. The extraneous voices and criticisms from the outside added more pressures and angst as you dealt with a minority of entitled voices who wanted things done for their benefit, as opposed to the benefit of everyone. You continued, on a stable course, to provide learning and safety for all students. We were upset that outside criti-

cisms from a vocal minority continue to gather the headlines instead of supporting the efforts put forth by FCPS employees. From the video “The Time Is Now,” let’s look at some of the accomplishments; 1. Meals and snacks were provided to all students, even though schools were originally shut down. Over 1.6 million meals and almost 280,000 healthy snacks were provided by cafeteria staff so that kids would not go hungry. School bus drivers delivered meals to neighborhoods so students could be ensured of getting food to eat. 2. Wi-fi access points were set up throughout the county to help with the lack of internet connectivity in certain parts of the county. The transportation department stationed school buses in parts of the county so that students could use “hotspots” to connect with the internet during virtual learning. 3. The school division purchased Chromebooks so that students would have the technology to access the internet to continue with their education. 4. The physical plants all underwent a change so that front entrances could be secure for the safety of all employees and students. 5. New air filtration systems were installed to help keep everyone safe in our schools. Masks were mandated for all FCPS staff and students in an attempt to keep buildings open and everyone safe.

6. Custodial staffs went to extraordinary lengths to clean the schools every day and on Wednesdays, a deep cleaning of the schools was done to ensure the safety of our FCPS family. Increased cleaning supplies were purchased and distributed throughout the school facilities. 7. Safety shields were installed in the schools and on buses in order to keep everyone safe. 8. School nurses were put under a tremendous strain as they worked tirelessly to make sure students and staff had the best possible environment in order to learn and teach. 9. More than 1,600 students attended the quickly created Summer Academy set up in 2021 by FCPS. 10. Over 57,000 hours were spent in professional development by FCPS employees in order to carry out the two primary goals: safety and learning. This is not the complete list of accomplishments. We are sure that there are many more individual and personal stories of “heroes” going the extra measure to promote safety for all and

effective learning for our children. The current political climate has made bashing of what you do and how you do it the headlines here in the commonwealth. As retirees, we are amazed that you continue to move forward with the two-fold goal of safety and learning for all. We applaud your dedication and commitment to the students of Fauquier County. We realize that FCPS is vastly understaffed, with so many vacancies, and yet you continue to work for our kids. Where would our students be? ... Where would our parents be? ... What would our future look like? ... If FCPS employees had not come together to benefit our students? Again, thank you so much. You truly are heroes and do not let anyone tell you otherwise. BEN MCCARTNEY Co-President FRTA LINDA SPELLMAN Co-President FRTA ELIZABETH GOODSON, Treasurer FRTA MALINDA PILLA Secretary FRTA

MANASSAS

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Submitting letters to the editor

The Fauquier Times welcomes all letters to the editor but will only print opinions that have a direct and strong connection to Fauquier County. • Letters must be about 500 words. (On rare occasions, the letter writer will be allowed a few more words to complete their thoughts – at the editor’s discretion.) • Letters must be accurate and verifiable. (Links to corroborating materials are appreciated.) • Letters may not attack another individual. Send letters to rearl@fauquier.com or The Fauquier Times, 41 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Virginia 20186. We go to press on Tuesday afternoon, but letters received before the weekend have a better chance of making the next edition of the paper.

Celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month

To celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month (March) the Fauquier Times will be highlighting local women who have made a difference in their communities. Do you know a woman who has contributed to the community in a meaningful way through volunteerism, activism or through a professional life that serves others? Is there an educator who has changed young lives or a physician, attorney or businesswoman who has stood up for the vulnerable? Is there

a woman in your church or non-profit organization who has made a difference? We are asking readers to share their picture and a short bio so we can share their accomplishments with our readers. Submissions are limited to one per person and all nominees must live in Fauquier County. Deadline: Nominations must be received by the newspaper offices by Friday, March 11. The photos and bios will be printed in the March 16 newspaper and online at fauquier.com. Readers can access a form at fauquier.com.

Saturday March 12 11:00 am

Starting at the corner of Quarry Road and Prescott Avenue in Old Town Manassas, VA

Enjoy...

• Northern Virginia Firefighters Emeralds Society Pipes and Drums • Washington Scottish Pipes and Drums • City of Winchester Pipes and Drums • Marine Corps Color Guard • Ancient Order of Hibernians Divisions • City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums • Irish Dance Group and much more!

For more information visit parade website at www.stpatparade.net or contact Vince Fitzpatrick at fitzman56@gmail.com

SPORTS

HARRINGTON PITCHES PRINCETON SOFTBALL TO FIRST WIN

Former Fauquier High softball star pitcher Meghan Harrington debuted last week for Princeton University, picking up the win in relief in a 3-2 win over Siena in Leesburg, Fla. She pitched two and one-third shutout innings while striking out two, walking none and allowing two hits. She is 1-0 with a 3.15 ERA in four games.

WWW.FAUQUIER.COM

Fauquier Times | March 2, 2022

FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/COY FERRELL

Coach Greg Woodsmall’s Auburn Wildcats were jubilant after closing the season at 8-0 and winning their second straight middle school girls basketball title.

AUBURN GIRLS REPEAT AS COUNTY CHAMPS!

Wildcats down Marshall 27-13 to win middle school girls basketball crown By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Defending their county title was important to the Auburn Middle School girls basketball team. “From our first practice, the team goal was to repeat,” said coach Greg Woodsmall. “All season the girls worked hard in practice, stayed focused and remained committed to achieving the goal.” Mission accomplished as the Wildcats defeated the Marshall Wolves 27-13 on Feb. 18 to win another county championship and go undefeated at 8-0. Against the Wolves, Mary Bernard led the Wildcats with 14 points, followed by Addy Patrick and Emerson Golden with five each. Maggie Crosland scored two and Chloe Thiriot had one point. Woodsmall has created a strong system that blended talented players with a happy chemistry and dynamic fundamentals. It showed in the results as Auburn scored 30 points a game and beat opponents by an average of 16. “Most of the players are multisport athletes and know the importance of teamwork. Our team utilized a combination of speed and height to excel,” said Woods-

Auburn has gone 16-0 the last two years. They won by an average of 16 points this winter.

mall, who often employed an aggressive trapping defense which led to turnovers and quick scores. Addy Patrick led the Wildcats in scoring at 10.7 points per game, followed by Mary Bernard at 7 points per game, Emerson Golden with 4.6, Chloe Thiriot with 2.8 and Ashlyn Richards with 2.7. Emerson Golden’s five 3-pointers led the team. The Wildcats had good height with Mary Bernard standing 5-foot-10, Ashlyn Richards 5-8 and Emerson Golden 5-7. “Between the three of them, we pulled down a lot of rebounds which on the offensive end of the floor led to many second shot opportunities,” Woodsmall said. Plus, the Wildcats could also

run. Addy Patrick, Chloe Theriot, Maggie Crosland and Golden “are fast runners and excellent ball handlers. Their athleticism allowed us to play up tempo resulting in many fast break opportunities,” Woodsmall said. The undefeated season faced a major road bump against the Warrenton Warriors when the Wildcats trailed by seven points going into the fourth quarter, but rallied for a one-point win as Bernard had a big game with 14 points. Woodsmall said five eighth graders are moving on to high school, but he’s pleased to have a talented group of seven seventh graders and two sixth graders returning next year.

Addy Patrick led the Wildcats in scoring at 10.7 points per game.

SPORTS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

VHSL appears unlikely to adopt 35-second shot clock for boys and girls basketball Wrestling weight classes also expected to remain unchanged By Fred Hodge

Special to the Fauquier Times

Two high-profile rule changes approved last year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), including a 35-second shot clock in basketball, appear dead in the water for Virginia’s public schools. A second change in wrestling involves adjusting the number of weight classes and what weight limits to use. The matters will be brought to Virginia High School League’s general membership during a March 10-11 spring meeting. It’s the first of three possible votes to implement the new rules. Adding the 35-second shot clock has its pros and cons. The NFHS altered its basketball rule book to institute it, but did not make it mandatory nationally, leaving the decision up to individual states. Nine states currently have 30- or 35-second clocks. As for tweaking wrestling’s 14 weight classes, the NFHS is allowing states to adopt either 12, 13 or 14 weight classes. Even if states kept 14 weight classes, there could be changes to the individual weight classes. Paul Frye, Kettle Run’s director of student activities, believes neither of the changes will pass. He discussed both issues earlier this week, beginning with the shot clock. “The shot clock is not going to pass,” he said. “We have a hard enough time to get somebody to run the regular clock, and then you’ve got to pay

somebody else to do another one.” He cited a myriad of logistical issues that must be overcome if the shot clock becomes mandatory. That clock would need a different sounding horn to differentiate from the regular buzzer and training for operators on when the shot clock must be reset. Then are the questions of where would the shot clock operator sit, where would the clocks be displayed in each gym and what would be the installation expenses. “It’s about 50-50 among the coaches in favor of it,” Frye said. “But about 98 percent [of the] ADs don’t want it. It’s not time for that.” One local coach cited his support last year in an interview with the Fauquier Times. The shot clock would be great for the game,” said Pat Frazer, Liberty’s head boys coach, particularly the final minutes of a contest “The ending of the game would be improved. You wouldn’t always have to foul,” he said because a team could not try to hold the ball for extended periods to protect a lead by running out the clock with an all-out stalling tactic. “You would be able to rely on solid defense in order to get the ball back. The offense would have to rely on execution instead of just going to the free throw line.” One possible problem is that a clock would give less athletic, less skilled teams, especially in girls basketball, a harder time to get the ball upcourt and run their offenses, leading to more desperate shots as the clock ticks down.

Small BuSineSS appreciation

Due to logistical concerns, many Virginia athletic directors don’t want the 35-second shot clock.

No heat for wrestling change

On wrestling, Frye said he believes Maryland and North Carolina have adopted the 13-weight class model. Virginia now must decide what to do. “They are putting it out there for a preliminary vote to see if it is something anyone wants to do,” he said of the VHSL. “That’s not getting any heat either, so it probably won’t pass on this first vote.” Frye explained implementation would require passage at three junctures. If either proposal passes at this meeting, that matter would need to pass again in September and in March of 2023. Failure at any time halts the process. Any new rule would not take effect until the 2023-24 school year.

Try ANY Culligan System ®

FOR ONLY

$9.95 PER MONTH FOR THE FIRST 3 MONTHS

$9.95 per month for the first 3 months then standard rates apply. Limited time offer from your participating dealer.

FINANCING OPTIONS A local coffee shop; the small print shop down the street; your favorite bookstore, the boutique advertising agency; small business like these have a culture unlike any other. They’re fille with early risers, night owls, weekend warriors and many-hat-wearers that make their small businesses – and the communities in which they’re in thrive. The Fauquier Times and Prince William Times are honoring small businesses with a special themed section. Advertise in our feature to thank your customers, offer a special promotion, thank your employees, and honor other small businesses in our community.

AVAILABLE!

GET STARTED WITH A

FREE

WATER TEST!

Publication Dates:

Fauquier Times: March 30 • Prince William Times: March 31

Ad Deadline: March 23

For more information, contact your advertising representative at 540.347.4222 today! www.Fauquier.com

www.PrinceWilliamTimes.com

Culligan of Front Royal 540-917-5632 FrontRoyalCulligan.com

SPORTS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

Kettle Run boys fall to Loudoun County, 67-49, ending playoff run By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL

Kettle Run sharpshooter Jordan Tapscott was red hot in last week’s region semifinal, scoring 24.

Jordan Tapscott kept scoring points. Unfortunately, so did the Loudoun County boys basketball team.. Despite 24 points by Kettle Run’s standout junior guard, the Cougars fell to the Captains 67-49 in the Class 4 Region C semifinals in Leesburg, ending their season at 12-9. After Connor Dean gave Kettle Run a 1-0 lead with a free throw, Loudoun County used its multiple weapons to race to a 21-11 lead. Cole Roeber’s 3-pointer from the left corner and a Tapscott shot in the lane cut the Cougars’ deficit to 21-16. Tapscott hit a 17-footer to close the first quarter to cut the Captains’ lead to 24-18 and end a high-scoring opening eight minutes. Kettle Run surged in the second as Cooper Gohlmann scored two baskets and Tapscott converted three more, all on moves in the lane, as the Cougars closed their deficit to 30-28.

Loudoun County had an answer, going on an 8-0 run thanks to two 3-pointers to lead 38-28 at halftime. Tapscott, who scored 14 in the first half, ended a 13-0 Captains’ run with another impressive drive. Coupled with points from Damien Sirisena, Roeber and Tapscott again, Kettle Run closed to 45-38, but that was the high water mark to any comeback. Loudoun County ended the third quarter leading 51-38 and cruised in the fourth. Two Tapscott 3-pointers in a row briefly reduced the lead to 10 at 57-47, but Loudoun County closed out an 18-point victory at 67-49. Loudoun County went on to down Loudoun Valley 61-57 in the region championship. Loudoun County and Loudoun Valley made the Class 4 quarterfinals. This Friday, the Captains host VHSL Region D runnerup E.C. Glass and the Vikings will travel to Region D champion Western Albemarle.

2022 NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT GIRLS BASKETBALL

2022 NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL

FIRST TEAM

Avery O’Roke, Sr., Millbrook Kennedi Rooks, Jr., Millbrook MAKAYLA FODDRELL, Sr., FAUQUIER

Jaiden Polston, Jr., Sherando Brynna Nesselrodt, Jr., James Wood Grace Burke, Jr., Sherando Aleeya Silver, Sr., James Wood Gabriella Valentinetti, Sr, James Wood Ella Carlson, Sr., Sherando

SECOND TEAM FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL

Fauquier star Makayla Foddrell was a firstteam Northwestern District pick.

SKYLER FURR, SR., FAUQUIER Hannah Stephanites, Jr., Millbrook Kaylene Todd, Jr., Millbrook

EMMA HUMPHRIES, SR., KETTLE RUN EMMA COSTANZO, SR., LIBERTY ERIN PORTER, SOPH., KETTLE RUN Laura Hogan, Jr., Handley

HONORABLE MENTION

ROBIN MORTON, SR., LIBERTY

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Avery O’Roke, Sr., Millbrook

COACH OF THE YEAR Erick Green, Millbrook

Emerson Fusco, Jr., Handley Detric Brown, Jr., Millbrook Ryan Liero, Jr., Millbrook DAMIEN SIRISENA, SR., KETTLE RUN Tyler Seminaro, Jr., Millbrook Tavon Long, Sr., Handley Zachary Symons, Sr., Sherando COY SHEPARD, SR., LIBERTY JORDAN TAPSCOTT, JR., KETTLE RUN

SECOND TEAM

LUKE HARRIS, SR., FAUQUIER Amari Williams, Sr., Sherando Will Croyle, Sr., Millbrook Cole Stowers, Sr., James Wood Cody Crittenden, Sr., Sherando Jacob Duffy, Sr., Handley Josh Borromeo, Jr., James Wood

HONORABLE MENTION

ZACH BAILEY, SR., LIBERTY

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Emerson Fusco, Jr., Handley

COACH OF THE YEAR Steve Grubbs, Millbrook

FAUQUIER TIMES STAFF PHOTO/COY FERRELL

Kettle Run’s Damien Sirisena (left) and Liberty’s Coy Shepard (right) were both first-team.

County track athletes excelling collegiately By Fred Hodge

Special to the Fauquier Times

Former Fauquier County track and field athletes continue to contribute heavily to their collegiate squads. Two good examples are two recent conference indoor track championships involving in-state schools. The Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference conducted its postseason meet Feb. 18-19 at Christopher Newport University Leading the local parade there was University of Mary Washington senior Haileigh Byrd, a graduate of Fauquier High School. Byrd collected one gold medal, two silvers and a bronze over two days to be named the meet’s top female field event athlete. She leaped 34 feet, seven inches to win the triple jump. In the long jump, she was the runner-up at 167.75. Byrd also was successful on the track, placing second in the 60-meter hurdle finals in 9.7 seconds before her bronze medal run of 27.46 seconds in the 200-meter dash. Byrd was versatile as a Falcon, competing in jumps, hurdles, sprints and

relays and shined in competition cheer. Mary Washington’s girls also scored in two other field events. Hannah Unger (Kettle Run) cleared 4-11.5 for third in the high jump. Faith Jones (Fauquier) took sixth in the shot put at 26-6.5 and was eighth for the 20-pound weight throw at 32-6. Amir Siders, a Christopher Newport senior and also from Fauquier, took second in the shot put with his toss of 467.25. Siders also scored in the 35-pound weight throw, placing fourth at 48-9. FHS track coach Quentin Jones has seen several Mary Washington meets this season to watch his daughter Faith compete. Those meets also provide opportunities to see many of his former athletes. “It’s awesome. The neat part is they don’t know you’re there and you yell their name. They look over, and their eyes widen up,” Jones laughed. “It also was neat to see my daughter compete. There’s not as much structure in Division III, but they still get after it,” he added.

Coleman dominates sprints

Next up was the Old Dominion

Athletic Conference meet last Friday and Saturday at Roanoke College. Adalia Coleman, current Bridgewater College sophomore and Kettle Run graduate, successfully defended her conference titles in the 60-meter dash (7.62) and the 200 (25.54). She entered the week tied for the third best time in the nation for the 60 meters among Division III schools. Coleman also is in a three-way tie for 18th with her 200-meter time. Cammi Winston (Fauquier) from Roanoke College scored in three events. Her best effort was a third place in the high jump after clearing 5-2. She also was fourth in the triple jump with a best of 34-5.25 and seventh in the 60 hurdles (9.70). Isaiah Brothers, another Fauquier graduate, was eighth in the men’s triple jump at 40-11.25 for Lynchburg College. He just missed scoring in the high jump (5-9.5), relegated to ninth place on a tie breaker.

Rodman continues to shine

Former Liberty High School star Sam Rodman continues to add to his Princeton University resume. The

PHOTO COURTESY UMW ATHLETICS

Former Fauquier track standout Haileigh Byrd is excelling at the University of Mary Washington. Tiger freshman recently combined three teammates to establish a new Ivy League record for the distance medley relay with a time of 9:23.20 to break the nine-year old mark by more than three seconds.

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

Assisted Living

Advanced Care

Memory Care

Offering Something DIFFERENT in Senior Living

540-636-2008

973 973 Buck Buck Mountain Mountain Road Road Bentonville, VA VA 22610 22610 Bentonville,

www.hiddenspringsseniorliving.com

Offering Something DIFFERENT in Senior Living

540-636-2008

973 Buck Mountain Road Bentonville, VA 22610

www.hiddenspringsseniorliving.com

Scan the QR Code to visit

Save the moment The photographers of the Fauquier Times capture unique moments in time -- a final game-winning goal, the faces of the Homecoming king and queen, a child’s joy at their first parade -- in short, the joy of victory and the agony of defeat. We are giving readers the opportunity to save those moments forever. At our newly opened photoshelter portal, you can scroll through sports, news and lifestyle photos and purchase them for download. Some of the photos have appeared in the paper or online, but many have not. Each photo download is only $12. Purchase your favorites at: fauquiertimes.photoshelter.com

HORSE & FIELD SPORTS WWW.FAUQUIER.COM

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR BETSY BURKE PARKER, BETSYBURKEPARKER@GMAIL.COM Fauquier Times | March 2, 2022

Local pony club team wins quiz rally Old Dominion members take top honors in regional competition

VIRGINIA HORSE RACING NEWS

Saturday’s Rappahannock races kick off spring circuit

By Betsy Burke Parker

for young competitors. Upper-level event rider and trainer Lizzie Olmstead was team coach. Young members of “I’m so proud of our the local Old Dominion local club and all the team Hounds Pony Club ruled members,” said ODHPC at the U.S. Pony Club’s co-district commissioner Virginia Region quiz rally Alice Johnson of Hume. over the weekend, earning “They put in the hours to top honors in the D-rated make the teams so sucdivision for their knowlcessful, and so did coach edge and understanding of Olmstead, and so did the horse management, conparents and volunteers. formation and care. “Our club has great The event was held at members and awesome Frying Pan Park in Hernparents providing supdon. COURTESY PHOTO port.” Winning team members Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club members Isabel Martin and Kim included Warrenton’s Kai- Kailey Allen, left, Bella Fidero and Ella Martin Poe are also co-district ley Allen, 11, Bella Fidero, won the competitive D-level division at the commissioners for the club. 12, of Front Royal, and Ella U.S. Pony Club Virginia Region quiz bee over The USPC is a national Martin, 9, of Flint Hill. youth riding and horsemanthe weekend. Fourth place in the same ship club based on the Britdivision was the other ODHPC team – Kate Hughes, ish Pony Club system. Pony Club features testing 9, and Gracie Turner, 10, both of Warrenton, and on knowledge and riding ability to rise through the Emma Martin, 6, of Flint Hill. ranks from the beginning D level to the A level. Twenty-three teams competed in the unmount- Many Olympians and Olympic champions credit ed rally. Quiz bee tests knowledge of saddlery, sta- Pony Club for giving them the solid basics to start ble management and horse care. Questions are pre- their professional careers. Find membership details at olddominionsented in verbal and written essay format, adding public speaking and poise under pressure elements houndsponyclub.com. Special to the Fauquier Times

By Betsy Burke Parker

Special to the Fauquier Times

The Virginia steeplechase season opens this Saturday with the March 5 Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point at The Hill near Culpeper. Post time is 1 p.m. for the first of five races. Complete entries and details are at centralentryoffice.com. In other Virginia racing news, the state’s only pari-mutuel racetrack, Colonial Downs in New Kent County, has been sold to Churchill Downs Inc. Churchill entered an agreement to purchase all the assets of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, a series of gaming properties around the nation that includes the Virginia track and six associated off-track betting parlors. The transaction is for $2.485 billion, according to a release from CDI. In addition to Colonial, properties involved in the deal include del Lago Resort and Casino in New York and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Iowa. All three properties include traditional casinos or, in Colonial’s case, slot-like historical horse racing devices. Churchill also purchased the right to develop up to five additional Virginia HHR venues with an additional 2,300 more game machines. Colonial Downs runs a summer “turf festival” live race meet, including hurdle races on the main course each week, this year July 11 to Sept. 7. Find details at colonialdowns.com.

SUPERIOR CARE WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH

WA R R E N T O N ™

RE-IMAGINE MEMORY CARE

Our dedicated Resident Concierge is committed to providing a seamless and comfortable transition to Assisted Living for every resident. Our communities are tasteful and distinctive, with relaxing outdoor areas and private apartment suites in a variety of floorplan options. Helping our residents live healthy, fulfilling lives is our top priority. We have a variety of offerings — including fine dining, engaging programs, Pets Are Welcome ‘P.A.W ’program and resort-like amenities — to support doing just that. P.A.W. PROGRAM

ARTS + CRAFTS

WELLNESS PROGRAM

OUTSIDE GARDENING

RE-IMAGINE MEMORY CARE CALL US TO LEARN MORE SPRINGHILLS.COM | 540.242.5236

Fauquier Times | March 2, 2022

REAL ESTATE WWW.FAUQUIER.COM

For sale: Established restaurant in a prime Winchester location Touch of Italy is a 4,995-square foot restaurant located in a prime spot, just under a mile from Winchester City, 2.3 miles to Winchester Medical Center and a third of a mile to Va. 37. With parking for 35 vehicles, this business has been a consistently profitable family restaurant for more than 40 years. Touch of Italy sits on just over a half of an acre with 200 feet of road frontage on U.S. 522. The restaurant has been modernized, upgraded and updated by its present owner. It boasts an immaculate professional kitchen. A prep kitchen with a half bath for staff sits in the rear of the restaurant along with two large walk-in freezers. There is a large bar at the rear of the restaurant and several different

dining rooms offer a variety of seating options. There is a dining room that offers an abundance of natural light and a great deal of space for private parties, banquets, events and more. This section also has its own separate zoned energy-efficient heating and cooling system. A large office with full bathroom sits privately on the side of the building with a partially finished basement, adding another 2200+square feet. Make an appointment to see. The property is also available for lease. $1,070,000 1361 N Frederick Pike, Winchester, Virginia 22602 Nadeem Helfer, REALTOR® 540-379-3164 nadeem@atokaproperties.com

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

Ralph Monaco, Jr. llc. 540-341-7687

7373 Comfort Inn Drive Warrenton VA 20187 RE/MAX Regency Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia

My business philosophy is simple • Know what you sell • Maintain a long-term investment in the community you work in (35 years and counting!) • Continue education to ensure skills remain most current • Commit to service and client satisfaction www.RalphSellsHomes.com www.ralphsellshomes.com

REAL ESTATE/NEWS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

County releases proposed budget, tax rates

BUDGET, from page 4

Budget adoption schedule

Pay scale adjustments and rising healthcare costs for county employees make up some of the remaining expenditure increases in the proposed budget. Rising prescription drug costs, for instance, are the primary driver behind a $5.5 million expected increase in employee healthcare expenditures. Other money will go toward correcting “compression” of pay scales, a three-year process that started in 2019 but was put on hold during the pandemic. But most new spending would go toward renovation and expansion of two of the county’s five public middle schools. The $22 million project at Cedar Lee Middle School broke ground last year and is expected to be in time for the opening of school in August 2023. The school division is currently soliciting bids for the Taylor Middle School project, which is expected to cost $40 million.

Fiscal Year 2023 begins July 1, and county supervisors are currently set to approve on April 4 the FY 2023 budget, the real estate tax rate for calendar year 2022 and a five-year capital spending plan. A public hearing is scheduled for March 15. A public hearing on the school board’s proposed budget was held Monday, but no members of the public chose to speak. Board of supervisors budget meetings are designated below with “BoS.” School board budget meetings are designated with “SB.” • March 4, 1 p.m.: BoS work session at the Warren Green Building • March 10, 4 p.m.: BoS work session at the Warren Green Building • March 15, 3 p.m.: BoS/SB joint work session at the Warren Green Building • March 15, 7 p.m.: BoS public hearing at Fauquier High School • March 18, 2 p.m.: BoS work session at the Warren Green Building • March 29, 2 p.m.: BoS work session at the Warren Green Building • March 31, 4 p.m.: BoS mark-up/mark-down at the Warren Green Building • April 4, 4 p.m.: BoS budget adoption at the Warren Green Building

2 landfill workers fired, 1 resigns after jail inmates working there test positive for illegal drugs LANDFILL, from page 3 and have had no drug charges in the past three years. “The intent is rehabilitation,” said Williams. “It’s a position of trust.” Williams said that one of the inmates involved apologized to him for letting him down. “He said he knows how much work we put into the program. He knew I was very disappointed.” For now, said Williams, the workforce program at the landfill is suspended. He said that the sheriff’s office will review the processes and procedures of the workforce program. For instance, inmates have in recent years worked in areas throughout the landfill property. In the future they will no longer be permitted in public-facing areas. They will instead be assigned to areas where they will be easier to monitor and harder for them to in-

teract with the public. Williams said, “We are working with environmental services to pin down a more secure situation, to have more eyeballs on them.” Fauquier County Sheriff Jeremy Falls said, “We will fine-tune this, so it doesn’t happen again.” He added, “The good thing is that the system worked. The burden of proof for an inmate is not as great as for a regular citizen. They test positive and they are out of the program.” McCulla said that environmental services supervisors will be retrained on correct procedures. He also pointed out that the incident is a significant blow to the landfill’s operations. Not only has the environmental services department lost three employees; the department has also lost the services of the four inmates who had been a part of the landfill’s workforce, he said.

MENTAL HEALTH, from page 7 Regardless of what exactly their 72-hour detention looks like, failing to get substantive help for a person in crisis could have tragic consequences, LaGraffe said. “I can’t reiterate this enough; we are very fearful. … If we don’t have a solution sooner rather than later, this is going to result in a tragedy. … We are not doing the person — or the community — any favors by releasing them before it is safe to do so.” LaGraffe agreed with Kochis that the situation places an unfair burden on law enforcement. “We work with nine different law enforcement agencies. It’s a no-win situation. They cannot be expected to wait in ER with someone for days on end.”

No room at mental health hospitals

Kochis shared an example of a seven-page readout of facilities in the state with mental health beds that showed there are no available beds. “The readout is produced daily,” he said, “and it’s always the same.” In October of last year, the Virginia Mercury reported, “State hos-

pitals have … struggled with staffing shortages, including among direct care staff and licensed providers such as psychiatrists.” In an April 2021 article, the Mercury reported, “Staffing shortages have left Virginia’s mental hospitals overwhelmed as the facilities continue to struggle with a surging patient population. It’s a problem that’s only grown worse since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Mercury reporter Kate Masters spoke with Alison Land, commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, who told state lawmakers that low pay, burnout and growing workloads are pushing employees out of the field. The statewide problem is acute and does not show any signs of improving, said Warrenton’s chief. He pointed out that the man who shot two officers at Bridgewater College Feb. 1 is a good example. “His mother said she knew he was having a mental health crisis, but she couldn’t get him help,” Kochis said. He added, “The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police is urging the state to address the issue.”

Nobody knows the country like we do National Marketing, Local Expertise Toni Flory | 866.918.FARM | www.toniflory.com

Fauquier County

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

TONI FLORY

These property transfers, filed Feb. 16-22, 2022 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: $885,560 in Cedar Run District Cedar Run District NVR Inc. to Jason Lee Woods, 0.6095 acre at 6533 Bob White Drive, Warrenton. $885,560 Matthew Hallinan to Daniel Deem, 1.2721 acres at 9284 Elk Run Road nr. Catlett. $492,000 Lee District Lynne Richman Cox to Merritt DellaRocco, 4457 Silver Hill Court nr. Sumerduck. $340,000 Angela Warner to Melissa Luann Garney, 4.0672 acres at 11465

Morgansburg Road, Bealeton. $590,000 Sharon M. Suthard Miller to Saul Nathaniel Dalpezzo, 407 North Duey Road, Remington. $217,500 Garrett Simpson to Crystal Ragland, 6197 Newton Lane, Bealeton. $355,100 Larry Anthony James to Andrew David Cooper, 1 acre at 7321 Opal Road, Warrenton. $155,000 Francios Jean to Michael Morral, 7540 Hancock Street, Bealeton. $335,000

Center District Hoon Kim to Touraj Jamaleddin, 0.2101 acre at 551 Old Meetze Road, Warrenton. $699,950 Todd W. Heflin to Roger Downs, 609 Pineview Court, Warrenton. $735,000 Susan L. Charney to Lawrence Andrew Byrd, 650 Gold Cup Drive, Warrenton. $685,000 Scott District Tamara Wheeler Marston to Geraldine M. McQuillan, Unit 19, 6681 Stream View Lane nr. Warrenton. $500,000

Marshall District Jeffrey Evan Fletcher to Joshua M. Bray, 0.29 acre at 7387 Filly Lane, Warrenton. $417,000 Blue Hills Estates LLC to Lakeside Homes LLC, Lot 6, 0.9183 acre, and Lot 7, 0.9183 acre on Blue Hills Drive, Warrenton. $480,000 Margaret MacMahon Carroll to Laura Rachel Thorpe, 8592 Clifton Street, Marshall. $485,000 Eleven Eleven LLC to Upperville Properties LLC, 0.5424 acre at 9229 Patrick Street nr. Upperville. $415,000

OBITUARIES

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

OBITUARIES Octavie C. Grant Octavie C. Grant, 79, of Dumfries, VA passed on February 22, 2022. Services will be private. On line condolences: www. joynesfuneralhome.com

Charles V. ‘Charlie’ Brooke Charles V. ‘Charlie’ Brooke, age 77, of Warrenton, VA passed on Friday, February 25th, 2022, at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, VA. He was born on May 19th, 1944, in Washington DC, son of the late, Newton & Louise Brooke. Charlie Brooke, Warrenton, VA; BA Christopher Newport; honorably discharged veteran, 1966-1970, SrA, US Air Force; Air Force Good Conduct Medal; retired Postal Worker; Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. Last employer Spirit Works. Charlie’s passion was helping people in addiction recovery. He was a huge fan of music and was particularly fond of the Eagles and Rod Stewart. Charlie was also very proud of his time at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Charlie is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lynn Brooke; two children, Becky Wiebel of Charlottesville, VA & Tim Brooke (Melissa) of Bedford, VA; four grandchildren, Reece, Noah (Ashley), Sydney (David) & Isaiah (Vanessa); and six great grandchildren, Reece, Ryleigh, Duke, Sophie, Keira & Greyson. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his son Christopher Brooke, and his brother, Newton M. Brooke III (Buddy). A memorial service and interment to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Warrenton Meeting Place, P.O. Box 20188, Warrenton, VA 20186. Contributions may also be made from PayPal https:// twmp.org/donations; email: donatetwmp@gmail.com. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Anne Seiwell McCabe Anne Seiwell McCabe, 84 of Lake Frederick, VA passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 peacefully at her daughter’s home. Anne was born in 1937 in Virginia Beach, VA the daughter of the late Donald “Don” Seiwell and Gladys Massie Seiwell. She graduated from Babylon High School in Babylon, NY and went on to New York University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in English and then went on to George Mason University and received her Master’s Degree in Library Science. Anne retired as a Children’s Librarian at All Saints Catholic School. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. She and her husband, Thomas, were able to bring the Worldwide Catholic Marriage Encounter to Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. Anne was the founder of Battle of the Books. She was an avid reader who enjoyed the Sunday edition of the New York Times, especially the Arts and Leisure section. She loved discovering new restaurants, the theater and traveling, especially to the family’s cabin in the Adirondacks. Some of her favorite activities were volunteering at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitors Center, cheering for the family owned racehorses at the Saratoga Racetrack, and attending the ballet at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. She married Thomas Joseph McCabe on June 24, 1961 in New York City, NY; Thomas preceded her in death on September 24, 2019. Anne is survived by her children, Teresa Puttul McCabe of Winchester, VA, Kathleen Nirmala McCabe (Jason Thielen) of Fayetteville, GA and Kevin Thomas McCabe (Karen) of Catharpin, VA; grandchildren, Daniel Thomas McCabe of Catharpin, Va, Alford Lloyd White, III of Winchester, VA, Shaun Conrad McCabe of Catharpin, VA, Joseph Patrick McCabe of Catharpin, VA, Devon Therese Perkins of Winchester, VA, Satori Rose Thielen of Fayetteville, GA and Brandon Nicolas Thielen of Fayetteville, GA; great grandchild, Alford Lloyd White, IV of Greenville, SC and niece, Kassandra Seiwell of Portland, ME. Anne is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas and brother, Toby Seiwell. A service will be held Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 10am held at All Saints Catholic Church, Manassas, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Anne’s memory to: Sisters of the Visitation, 12221 Bienvenue Road, Rockville, VA, 23146. Please visit obituaries and tribute wall at ompsfuneralhome.com

Gloria Bodine Campbell Gloria Bodine Campbell “Mammy” age 84, passed away February 21, 2022. Graveside services will be February 26 at 10:00 am at Middleburg Cemetery. She was born October 27, 1937 in Queens, NY to the late Russell and Carolyn Bodine. She married the late Muriel Campbell in 1953 and moved to Halfway, VA where they raised 3 children. She was a house manager and lifelong friend to Nancy Manierre for over 50 years. She loved to host friends and family and watch them enjoy her excellent cooking. Her greatest joy was being a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Muriel (Frog) Campbell, her daughter Ruth Fahnestock, her son Russell Campbell and her grandson Greg Poe. She is survived by her sister Carolann (Tom) Friscia and Carol Lynne (Keith) Hopkins; her son, Cecil (Beckie) Campbell; her daughter-in-law Darlene Campbell; her son-in-law Terry Fahnestock; her grandsons Chris (Tiffany) Campbell, Josh (Tiffany) Campbell, Nick (Stacey) Campbell; her great granddaughters Gracie and Shelby Campbell, Savannah Campbell, Kaylee Campbell; her great grandsons Chris and Jessie Poe and her great great grandson Brycen Poe. Memorial contributions maybe made to: Fauquier Community action Committee Thrift Store at 249 East Shirley Avenue, Warrenton Va. 20186. 540-359-6054

William Skinker William Skinker, 77, of Marshall, VA died at his home on February 22, 2022. He was born in Washington, DC November 5, 1944 to the late Henry Cochran Skinker and Priscilla Macy Skinker. In addition to his beloved wife of 50 years Martha Shipp Skinker, he is survived by children Emily Gray Henry (Al) of Washington, VA, William Skinker III of Marshall, VA and Huntley Thomas Skinker (Ashley) of Washington, DC; siblings Priscilla Riley, Henry Skinker (Candace), Ann Bowman (Bruce) and Oliver Skinker (Athena); in addition to grandchildren Jon William Henry, Sarah Macy Henry, Wynn Maryanne Skinker and Maeve Evelyn Skinker. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and last, but not least, his special furry canine friend Kenny Kane. As a young man William worked two summers as a cowboy on the Silver Spur Ranch in Encampment, Wyoming. He was in the 516th PSC of the US Army serving in Vietnam. William graduated from Strayer College in 1976 with a degree in accounting then passed his CPA exam. He retired in 2017 from Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority where he was Associate General Manager and Chief Financial Officer. William was a lifelong member at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains. He served on the Vestry as Treasurer and Sunday School teacher. He worked with the Wood Ministry and “Peas and Grace” food pantry. He was treasurer of the Little Georgetown Cemetery for many years. He was actively involved in the Parks and Rec Community Board. A graveside committal officiated by The Reverend E. Weston Mathews will take place Saturday, March 5,2022 at 12pm at Little Georgetown Cemetery, 5100 Trapp Branch Rd, Broad Run, VA. A memorial service will follow at 1pm at Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains, VA 20198. A reception will follow the service in the Parish Hall. Donations in his honor may be given to The Rector’s Discretionary Fund of Grace Church. Online condolences may be given at www.moserfuneralhome. com

OBITUARIES

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

OBITUARIES Walter Moore Bird, Jr.

Edith Reid Scott

Walter Moore Bird, Jr., age 70, died suddenly at his residence in Rixeyville, VA on February 19, 2022. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Moore Bird, Sr. and Elva Bird; and brother, Andrew Bird. Walter proudly served with the United States 8th Army, 728th MP Division, 249th MP Detachment, stationed in South Korea, during the Vietnam War. Walter leaves behind his loving wife, Terri Ann Campbell of 43 years; a son, Andrew D. Johnson of Stony Point, NC; a daughter-in-law, Hope N. Johnson; and two grandchildren that he loved very much, Samilyn and Noah. A Celebration of Life will be Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 2-4pm at Grey Ghost Winery in Amissville. Interment will be Monday, March 7, 2022 at 10:30 am in Quantico National Cemetery Triangle. Memorial contributions may be made in Walter’s honor to Fauquier SPCA, P.O. Box 733 Warrenton, VA 20188-0733. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at vacremationservice.com.

Edith Reid Scott, 90, of Woodbridge, Virginia, departed this life on February 20, 2022 at Inova Alexandria Hospital. Mrs. Scott was born October 25, 1931 in Willisville, Virginia to the late Thomas Benson Brown and Edith Fox Brown. Mrs. Scott’s life she was an active member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Upperville, Virginia, New Zion Baptist Church, Mountsville, Virginia, and Abundant Life Church, Manassas, Virginia. In the foregoing churches, she was an Organist/Pianist/Choir Director, Deaconess, Sunday School educator, and finally, Mother. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Junior Scott, she is survived by her daughter, Judy Reid Banks, Dumfries, Virginia, two sisters, Mildred Smith and Saverna Grayson, Middleburg, Virginia, two grandsons, Bryan Banks, Woodbridge, Virginia, and Jonathan Banks, Dumfries, Virginia, and a plethora of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Services will be held on February 26, 2022 11:00 a.m. Trinity Church Cemetery. Burial will follow in the West View Cemetery. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Middleburg, VA. Please visit www.roystonfh.com to express online condolences to the cemetery.

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

www.gracechurchcasanova.org

St. John The Baptist Anglican Church

Anglo Catholic in worship and order Mass Schedule: Sunday 8AM & 10:30 AM Wednesday 10 AM Holy Days 6PM Father Jonathan Ostman, Rector

540-364-2554 Facebook: stjohnsmarshall “At the Stop Light in Marshall”

OFFERING CONDOLENCES A funeral is the most common occasion for which people feel at a loss for words or are simply unable to know the right things to say. It is such a sad and sensitive time for all involved. When you have been invited to a funeral, you are wanted and needed there, and saying nothing would be poor taste. While there is no set rule, it’s best to wait until after the funeral service; the visitation is considered a good opportunity to speak. Avoid offering trite comments and anything anecdotal, judgmental, or negative about the deceased. Often, introducing yourself, simply offering kindhearted words, and showing your sincerity will be greatly appreciated and are beneficial for the healing of loved ones. Kind words about the loved one who has passed are always appropriate, and a simple “I’m sorry for your loss” or “My thoughts and prayers are with you” can be meaningful and comforting for the bereaved. For more information, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 3473431. Our funeral home is located 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, and our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY is located just outside of Warrenton.

“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others.” Thucydides

neve� forgotte� Let us help you honor your loved one To place an obituary call 540-270-4931 Fauquier.com

PrinceWil liamTimes.com

Simple and Complex Estates

Fallon, Myers & Marshall, llP 110 Main Street Warrenton, VA 20186

540-349-4633

Hono� th� memory of � loved on� Let us help you place your memorial. 540.347.4222 | classifieds@fauquier.com

CLASSIFIEDS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

FAUQUIER

CL A SSIFIEDS ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Business Directory: Thursday at noon, All other Classified ads: Monday at 3 p.m. To place your ad, Call: 540-351-1664, Toll Free: 888-351-1660, Fax: 540-349-8676, Email: classifieds@fauquier.com 001

Rentals — Apartments

001

Rentals — Apartments

Winter in your new Home “Stay for the Year!”

Steeplechase Manor 540-349-4297 l TDD 711

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

001

Rentals — Apartments

Warrenton, mtn side 1BR, pvt ent, w/d, $1325/mo, plus utils. no smkg/pets. Dep & refs. 540-222-5228

080

Rentals — Office

6000 sf Office Building. on 1 acre, Lineweaver Business Park, Warrenton VA. Kit, reception area, lg conference Rm, Server Rm, Lg Production Rm. JARAL, LLC, Rob Rose 540-270-4250

200

Antiques & Collectibles

45 RPM records. (Lots of 50) .50-1.00 ea. Comics $2 + ea. Snoopy mdse. Beanies, 571-344-4300 Baseball cards many complete sets, not old but excellent condition 571-344-4300 Baseball research national pastime journals, BB history, (app 12 books) 571-344-4300 Beatles memorabilia picture B&W (60’s), alb u m s , 4 5 ’ s , m a g a z i n e s , 571-344-4300 Blotters, local and international, approx. 300. Excellent condition. 571-344-4300 Elvis collage 26x33 wood frame one of a kind - poster, album, cards 571-344-4300 Elvis memorabilia, Yankee memorabilia, Celtics merch. Hot wheels/ Matchbox cars 571-344-4300 Olympic magazines./ programs, Olympic m d s e ( 1 9 8 0 ) 571-344-4300 World tour books - Eagles, P Collins, N Diamond, McCartney, Cal Ripkin magazines 571-344-4300

228

Furniture/ Appliances

5pc BR set, Sorrento Chris Madden Collection. dresser, mirror, 2-nightstands, chest. 571-344-4300 Smith Corona blue portable typewriter. Sterling model with c a s e . Ve r y g o o d cond. 571-344-4300

256

Miscellaneous For Sale

45 RPM record collection original 50’s, 60’s app 2500 various prices 571-344-4300. JFK, Sinatra books/ magazines, M Jordan championship mini BB (set of 7) COA 571-344-4300

256

Miscellaneous For Sale

J. Gibbs 1991 football card as coach, racing book both autographed 571-344-4300. Man on the moon 7/69 magazine,books records (album, 45’s) 571-344-4300 Mysteries of Mind, Space & Time, The Unexplained Vol. 1-26, published 1992. Hard cover & in excellent condition. $175. Call 540-270-0599 if interested. Raisinettes Tony the Tiger key chains Peanuts uncut card sets Redskins yearbooks game day books 571-344-4300 Ringling Bros programs 1971-2005 castaways wreck bar shaker cans 1 9 7 0 ’ s ( 5 ) 571-344-4300 SI magazines also swimsuit issues 1970present M Jackson mag (3), 78 RPM records 571-344-4300

273 Pets LOST & FOUND ADOPTIONS TOO!

FAUQUIER SPCA 540-788-9000 www. fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@ fauquierspca.com Sweet, smart German Shepard 1yr old puppy needs loving home due to health issue in her heartbroken family. Needs lots of outside space. Good training foundation. AKC registered. 202-550-3814 Business

350 Services

Garage/Yard Sales

Announcements

American Legion Post 72 Warrenton is hosting a craft fair!

CDR Resource Center is having a

April 2 from 11:00 to 4:00 at the American Legion located at 345 Legion Dr, Warrenton, VA 20186. Fee’s will be $40 for 10x10 space or $50 for the same space with power. Contact:ezzos3@aol.com

income families at Faith Christian Church and International Outreach Center on Saturday, March 5th from 9am until 12noon. For those who need. Cdrresourcecenter.org

Announcements

Business Services Adam’s Services

Justin Adams

“I constantly receive calls from my Business Service ads in the Fauquier Times and Prince William Times. Their customer service is outstanding. The ads pay for themselves.” Visit us online at adamscustomservices.com. or call 540-349-8125. Free estimates

350

Business Services

For all your heating and cooling needs. Rc´s AC Service and Repair, 540-349-7832 or 540-428-9151 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

Hagan Build & Design. Specializing in basements but we do it all! 540-522-1056. Free estimates, licensed and insured. JBS Excavation & Clearing, Free estimates, tree removal, horse arena, d r i v e w a y s & landscaping. No job too big or too small. 703-582-0439

JENKINS EXCAVATING & LOGGING Free Estimates, Class A Contractor, Excavation, Demolition, Land Clearing, Logging, P o n d s , Driveways. 540-661-0116

ADAMS CUSTOM SERVICES, LLC. Siding, Windows, Roofing. Visit us online at adamscustomservices.com. or call 540-349-8125. Free estimates ADAMS CUSTOM SERVICES, LLC. Siding, Windows, Roofing. Miller´s Tree Servic, Visit us online at complete tree seradamscustomservicevice. Renoval, s.com. or call mulching, storm 540-349-8125. Free damage, bucket estimates truck, firewood. 540-222-2089 GO WITH THE BEST!!! Brian´s Tree Service. North´s Custom MaLICENSED, INsonry. Retaining walls, SURED, FREE ESstone work, patios, TIMATES. Tree rerepoint ing brick, chimmoval, trimming, neys, driveways. deadwooding, stump 540-533-8092 removal, lot clearing. NUTTERS Senior discounts 540-937-4742 or PAINTING & 540-222-5606 SERVICES Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222

HYGIENE AND TOILETRY ITEM DISTRIBUTION for low

Call Erik 540-522-3289

Business

350 Services

Boxwood Care Workshop hosted by the Warrenton Antiquarian Society (WAS) Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022 Location: Weston in Casanova, VA Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Fee: Donation to Weston Accepted Registration: 540.229.0114 Kettle Run High School Band

North´s Tree Service & Landscaping. Complete tree service. All phases of landscaping. 540-533-8092

BLACK & WHITE SWINGIN´ BALL

Home

376 Improvement Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured. 540-244-2869 Affordable Roofing with Terry´s Handyman Services, LLC. Licensed & Insured. Commercial & residential. Senior discounts. 540-270-7938 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

March 26 ● 7-9:30 pm Vint Hill Community Center

SEEKS: SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

If you have any products/ gift certificates you’d like to donate, we’d be greatly appreciative (We are a 501c3, so items/ gift certificates are tax deductible under charitable contributions.) Contact kettlerunbandboosters@ gmail.com 630

Campers/RVs

350

Business Services

385 Lawn/Garden FALL CLEANUP; FENCE REPA I R S ; L AW N CARE; TREE & STUMP REMOVAL; SCRAP R E M O VA L ; SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS. CALL KURT JENKINS, HONEST AND RELIABLE. 540-717-2614 SNOW REMOVAL TOO!! GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs. Free estimates. 540-222-4107; 540-825-1000

It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222

630 Campers/RVs 2016 FOREST RIVER 32 ft Tracer 3200 BHT! Trip slides! Rear bunk house. Front BR w/ shirt closet sides of qn bed, kit has fridge, xtra counter space, lg pantry. Kit Islnd has dbl kit sink w/addl counter space. Living area w/ sofa & nice entertnmt ctr. Bathroom has toilet, shower & sink. Ext. Kit w/ sink, fridge & 2 burner range. O/S shower+more! Exc Cond: $27,000. Call: 540-659-9210

650

Parts/ Accessories

Chevy Hot Rod parts for sale. Engine, Transmission, Headers and much more. 540-341-4377

Trucks/

675 Pickups

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 XLT, 5.7Hemi engine, lifted. Trade for smaller truck or sell. 540-878-6594

If your ad isn’t here, you are giving your business to someone else.

This Could be YOUR AD! Call 347-4222

350

Business Services

BRIAN’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE.“I have been running my ad in the Fauquier and Prince William Times since 2011. My ad has paid for itself over and over again. The price cannot be beat.” LICENSED, INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. 540-937-4742 or 540-222-5606

Call Jeanne Cobert 540-270-4931 fauquier.com

CLASSIFIEDS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

NOTICE OF FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting and public hearings at 6:30 p.m. in the same location on the following: 1. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-21-016686, DOMINION VIRGINIA POWER d/b/a VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER COMPANY (OWNER/APPLICANT) – OPAL SUBSTATION – An application for a Category 20 Special Exception to allow for the construction of the new Opal Substation. The property is located near the intersection of Covingtons Corner Road and Marsh Road, Lee District. (PIN 6980-54-6807-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) 2. AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8, ARTICLES X AND XI OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE (FINANCE AND TAXATION, TAX ON PERSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE) - Amendments to Chapter 8, Articles X and XI of the Fauquier County Code to change the penalty of ten (10) percent currently collected on delinquent real estate and personal property taxes to a lesser penalty for those accounts that are paid in full no later than the last day of the month in which the tax is due. If any balance remains due at the beginning of the month immediately following the due date, then the penalty shall be ten (10) percent. (Tanya Wilcox, Treasurer) 3. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 7 OF THE COUNTY CODE, ELECTIONS, TO ADDRESS DECENNIAL REDISTRICTING - A public hearing to receive citizen comments on an amendment to Charter 7 of the County Code to address decennial redistricting. The County has received redrawn legislative districts for the Senate of Virginia, House of Delegates, and U. S. House of Representatives to accommodate population changes between 2010 and 2020 as reported in the decennial U.S. Census. In addition, the County is required redraw its election districts utilizing the 2020 census data. Information on the proposed maps can be found on the County website and at the County Administration Building. (Erin M. Kozanecki, Staff) 4. AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE IV OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE AND THE FAUQUIER COUNTY SEWER RATE FEE SCHEDULE - Amendments to Chapter 17, Article IV (Catlett and Calverton Sewer Remediation District) of the Fauquier County Code and the Fauquier County Sewer Rate Fee Schedule to: (1) define standard and substandard lots for purposes of assessing the biannual sewer utility fee; (2) specify whether relief from payment of biannual sewer fees shall extend to all qualified real estate tax relief program applicants who live within the Sewer District or only to those qualified applicants who are users of the County Sewer System and specify the percentage of relief to be granted; (3) change the location where availability and connection fee payments are received; (4) clarify that the obligation to pay availability and connection fees in full upon a transfer of real estate which is subject to a lien for repayment of those fees to the Board is not triggered when the property transfers to the owner’s heirs due to the death of the property owner; (5) clarify that the County Administrator is vested with authority to make determinations regarding whether records submitted by users of the County Sewer System are trade secrets or privileged; (6) allow connection to the County Sewer System by way of conjoined sewer laterals between parcels provided that the owners of the affected parcels record a permanent, perpetual deed of easement for the sewer related facilities in the land records; (7) clarify that User Agreements are required for nonresidential parcels to connect to the County Sewer System; (8) clarify the criteria for connecting structures on residential properties which contain secondary uses to the County Sewer System; and (9) delete provisions regarding suspension of public water service for violations of Article IV; (10) clarify repayment terms for nonresidential users who committed to connect to the County Sewer System during the incentive period; (11) include the availability and connection fee repayment terms for churches who committed to connect to the County Sewer System during the incentive period; (12) specify that utility lots and cemetery lots are exempt from the biannual sewer utility fee. (M.C. Anderson, Staff) 5. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REVISION TO FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE § 7-2 TO MOVE A POLLING PLACE WITHIN THE COUNTY The Bealeton precinct in the Lee magisterial district will move from Cedar Lee Middle School to Grace Miller Elementary School located at 6248 Catlett Road, Bealeton, VA. A description and map of the proposed polling place may be inspected in the Board of Supervisors Office, 10 Hotel Street, 2nd Floor, Warrenton, VA 20186 (Christopher N. Granger, Center District Supervisor, Sponsor; Tracy A. Gallehr, County Attorney, Staff). Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors’ office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (540) 422-8020. Interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@fauquiercounty.gov prior to March 10, 2022. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting can be viewed remotely on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and is livestreamed at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. 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 or requiring any other assistance related to the meeting should contact Ms. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.

This Could be Your Ad! Call 888-351-1660

This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222

Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222

Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660

Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 17, 2022 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022 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 17, 2022 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-17-008172 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 to review the process for Legislative applications. (Amy Rogers, Staff) 2. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-22-016839 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to review the approval process for small scale non-commercial kennels. (Amy Rogers, Staff) 3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION & SPECIAL PERMIT – SPEX-21-016258 – GREAT MARSH PLACE, LLC (OWNER/APPLICANT) – GREAT MARSH ESTATE – An application for a Category 9 Special Exception to allow Class C events and a Category 3 Special Permit to operate a Tourist Home. The property is located at 6105 Great Marsh Place, Lee District. (PIN 6990-50-4480-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) 4. SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-21-016694 – ROCIO FIERRO DE FLORES & SANTIAGO FLORES (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) – FLORES PROPERTY – An application for a Category 20 Special Exception to allow an alternative discharge system to replace an existing failed drainfield. The property is located at 6290 Fox Haven Lane, Cedar Run District. (PIN 6993-19-0679-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) 5. SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-21-016795 – OLD SALEM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT II, LLC (OWNER)/VAN METRE HOMES (APPLICANT) – CREST HILL – An application for a Category 26 Special Exception to reduce the Non-Common Open Space requirement. The property is located at the intersection of Crest Hill Road and Lake Daniel Road, Marshall District. (PIN 6969-16-1273-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home. Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: http://agenda.fauquiercounty.gov/. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to do so remotely in keeping with the County’s efforts to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus and protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. Advance written comments may be mailed to Ms. Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate II, Fauquier County Department of Community Development, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 or emailed to meredith.meixner@ fauquiercounty.gov. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and can be livestreamed at http://fauquier-va. granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Limited seating will be available to those desiring to speak during a scheduled public hearing. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Upon arrival at the Warren Green Building, you will be receive additional direction. No face covering is required if fully vaccinated. All non-vaccinated citizens are asked to wear facial coverings and abide by other Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Comments will be limited to three minutes. 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 Ms. Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate II, at (540) 422-8210.

Not getting any new bites? Advertise in the classifieds Contact us today, We’ll help you place your ad.

There are plenty of fish in the sea if you know where to look.

classifieds@fauquier.com 540-351-1664 540-3498676 (fax)

CLASSIFIEDS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on March 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., the Remington Town will conduct a public hearing at 105 East Main Street in Remington, Va. 22734 on the following: ORDINANCE NO. 03-22 ORDINANCE NO. 03-22 AMENDS THE REMINGTON TOWN CODE CHAPTER 14, “GOLF CARTS,” BY ADDING UTILITY VEHICLES AS PERMITTED VEHICLES IN ADDITION TO GOLF CARTS. ORDINANCE NO. 03-22 IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA. CODE §916.1 ET SEQ. A copy of Ordinance No. 03-22 may be obtained by contacting the Town of Remington, at 105 East Main Street, Remington, Virginia Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm. Any person with a disability seeking assistance to participate in the public hearings is asked to contact Town Hall in advance of the meeting for necessary arrangements. Citizens may submit comments prior to the meeting and may also participate electronically by Zoom. Visit the town website at www.remington-va.gov for link. Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222

ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222

Place your ad today 888-351-1660

It took 5 YEARS to finally decide to buy a boat. In 5 Minutes, we can help you sell it. Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676

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 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) 2022-597 to amend Articles 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, and 12 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposal is to amend the Zoning Ordinance as follows: Article 2, General Provisions, subsections 2-3 Exemptions (add state/federal uses), 2-13 Methods of Measuring Lots, Yards, and Related Terms (clarify corner lots), 2-18 Encroachments in Required Yards (add HVAC), and 2-19 Fences (clarify corner lots and add exception); Article 3 Zoning District and Map, subsection 3-4.11 CBD Central Business District (add home occupations); Article 6 Signs, subsection 6-13 (add signs within off-street parking spaces); Article 7 Parking, subsections 7-2 General Standards (add Town Council waivers) and 7-13 Proximity to Municipal Parking Lots (add parking study); Article 9, subsection 9-25 Mixed Use Regulations (include mixed use buildings, add phasing, increase lot size minimum to match requirement under Article 9-25.1, add modifications); Article 11, Administration, subsections 11-3.1 Sign Review (clarify wording), 11-4.4 Non-conforming Structure and Buildings (relocate sentence regarding signs), and 11-4.5.6: Accessory uses/Buildings, signs (place sign sentence from 11-4.4); and Article 12, Definitions (fix DPOR typo). The proposed text amendment does not impact residential density. The amendments to Articles 2, 6, 7, 11, and 12 would apply town-wide, the Article 3 amendment would apply to parcels within the CBD District, and the Article 9 amendment would apply to Commercial District parcels. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) 2020-04 to amend Article 3 related to permitted uses within the Public Institutional District (PSP). The proposal is to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 3 Zoning Districts and Map, subsection 3-4.9 Public-Semi-Public Institutional District (PSP). The proposed amendments would require a Special Use Permit from Town Council for new schools and hospitals and for large expansions to existing schools and hospitals within the Town of Warrenton. The proposed amendments do not impact residential density and apply to any parcel zoned PSP within the Town. Town of Warrenton Draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2023-2028. Pursuant to Section 15.2-2239 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the draft land use projects proposed for the CIP. The CIP is a five-year plan to guide the construction and acquisition of the Town’s major public improvements projects, such as transportation, recreation, water and sewer, and various other public improvements. The Planning Commission reviews draft land use projects for comprehensive plan consistency prior to Town Council budget and CIP public hearing. Public investments scheduled for implementation in the next fiscal year are considered in the overall fiscal year 2023 annual budget. An adopted CIP considers all funding sources, including the general fund, proffers, grants, and enterprise funds. People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the issue. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@ warrentonva.gov during the public comment period which will end at noon the day of the public hearing. Information is available for viewing on the Town website www.warrentonva.gov. If there are any questions, please call 540-347-1101 or visit Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of disability 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 2 and 9, 2022

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE: Spire Tower, LLC is proposing to construct a 197-ft, monopole tower at 4202 Ringwood Road, Nokesville, Fauquier County, VA. Public comments regarding the potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: David Akerblom - 5320 West 23rd Street, Suite 270, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, culturalresources@ novagroupgbc.com or 475-345-7806

Nail Down an expert

in the Business & Services Directory

Legal Notices

CLASSIFIEDS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

Employment Full Time Employment Do You Love Driving? Fauquier County Public Schools needs you!

IMMEDIATELY HIRING BUS DRIVERS!

CDL Training provided! Starting rate $16.98. No experience required. Evenings, Weekends, Holidays & summers off. Excellent benefits package! Work local! Submit your application today. jobs.fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8300.

Entry Level HR Administrative Associate

Pepsi-Cola of Central VA Warrenton Pepsi-Cola of Warrenton is now hiring for an Entry Level HR Administrative Associate. Duties include but not limited to functions of Human Resources. This is a full-time position to grow your HR skills while developing as a well-rounded administrative professional. Our benefits package offers competitive wages starting at $15.00 per hour (negotiable with experience), medical/dental insurance, 401k retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, life insurance, continued education and many more. Must be dependable, organized, detail oriented, possess good communication skills, able to multi-task, and present yourself in friendly professional manner. Serious candidates only, should email their resume to mpence@pepsicva.com.

Full Time Employment

Customer Service/Sales Associates WARRENTON, LEESBURG, WINCHESTER We specialize in Amish-built outdoor structures, indoor/outdoor furn, animal shelters, and more. Responsibilities include but not limited to: * Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward customers. * Provide the best possible service to our customers while utilizing & identifying upsell opportunities. * Must be able to maintain a client base. * Responding promptly to customer inquiries. * Providing ongoing communication with each customer to assure total satisfaction. * Handle incoming calls, emails and walk-ins from customers and communicate with customers through various channels. * Exp/knowledge in wood construction helpful but will train right candidate. *Merchandising sales floor & general cleaning duties as needed to assure welcoming atmosphere. *Weekend shifts required and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS *Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook. *Training will be provided to the right candidates; sales experience is preferred but not required. BENEFITS: Medical & dental ins, paid leave & holidays, uniforms and bonus program for full time associates. TNT is an equal opportunity employer. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: marketing@spayneco.com M/F/D/V

Full Time Employment

$5,000

SIGNING BONUS!

RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIAN Warrenton, VA; 540-351-0662 Check us out on Google and FB!

Greenhouse & Garden Production Workers

Rappahannock County VA Help us grow plants at our greenhouses & gardens!Learn Herbs & Natives. Will train. PT seasonal March-December. Email: blueridgeherbs@gmail.com

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN

Looking for entry level technician with room for advancement. Paid vacation, company vehicle, & much more. Starting @ $15.00 per hour without experience. With experience up to $25.00 per hour. Must have valid driver’s license. For more information contact James Cookson @ 703-753-8724 or satman@sat-man.com. Visit our web site to learn more @ http://www.sat-man.com

Retail Sales Associate Tri-County Feeds, Fashions, Finds Marshall, VA

Tri-County is hiring full-time retail sales associates! We seek reliable, friendly professionals with warm interpersonal skills who enjoy working in a team environment. Must have experience in the equine industry and/or feed store/ tack shop experience. We offer competitive pay, extensive training, professional development, employee discounts and purchase programs. This position includes weekends. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a high school graduate, and able to stand, use stairs and lift inventory. Positions include weekend shifts. Experience with computers or point-ofsale software is a plus. Applications available at http://www. tricountyfeeds.com/visit/employment. Apply in-store or by emailing jwade@ tricoutyfeeds.com. We’re located at 7408 John Marshall Hwy, Marshall VA.

545

Full Time Employment

FIND...

Barn Help

an expert in the

(540)364-9720

Business & Services Directory

FT, Muck, feed & turnout, horse skills req´d, English speaking.

Full Time Employment

Classified ARBY’S BEALETON OPENING EARLY MARCH

HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS TRAINING BEGINNING NOW CREW POSITIONS STARTING PAY $13.00 & UP NO LATE NIGHTS! APPLY IN PERSON

Has It!

Full Time Employment

Place Shop Laborer Laborer needed to work MondayFriday in our precast shop. Duties will include making septic tanks, helping to pour and strip forms, cleaning up in and around shop, keeping materials straight, etc. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. comfortably. ME Concrete Products Catlett, VA Contact sheryl_loflin@aol.com with contact information or call us at 540-788-4238.

Garage/Yard Sales

American Legion Post 72 Warrenton is hosting a craft fair!

April 2 from 11:00 to 4:00 at the American Legion located at 345 Legion Dr, Warrenton, VA 20186. Fee’s will be $40 for 10x10 space or $50 for the same space with power. Please drop a check at the post in our mailbox (in an envelope please) with Craft Fair Reservation on the memo line.

Never miss a beat. Get the latest news at Fauquier.com To subscribe, call 540-351-1665 or email nkeyser@fauquier.com

Your Ad TODAY

Call for Employment and Classified Advertising 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676

CLASSIFIEDS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

Employment Full Time Employment

Full Time Employment

LAB/GENERAL ASSISTANT

Full- Time Teacher

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH FAUQUIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT

for a horse reproduction center, PT/ seasonal, flexible hours. 540-937-9832.

Full Time Employment

LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS Full or Part Time

Walnut Grove Child Care 540-347-0116 or 540-349-9656 Full Time Employment

FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER for Santee Inc to start work by the middle of June. We are a mid-sized trucking company that has been operating in Northern Virginia and the surrounding metro area for close to 40 years. We are located in Sterling, Virginia, near Dulles Airport. Applicants should be ready to work alongside a very diverse and driven workforce. Salary is negotiable. 703-471-3900

Grades 1-5. Wakefield Country Day School, a small private school in Rapp County. Start in August 2022, includes health, tuition, retirement & personal days. Email: ahoffman@wcdsva.org

Full Time Employment

Chiropractic Receptionist

needed for Warrenton,VA. Hours 1:30-7:30 M,W,F. Additional hours may be available. No experience necessary.

Please send resume to: scbskt@hotmail.com

General Services: ● ● ● ●

Maintenance Mechanic III – Roofer Skilled Trades Technician II – HVAC Skilled Trades Technician II – Boiler Mechanic Custodian

Parks and Recreation: ● ● ● ● ● ●

Instructors Concession Worker II Park Laborer II Recreation Center Attendant Recreation Program Coordinator Parks and Recreation Intern

Finance:

Administrative Assistant Warrenton, VA commercial real estate firm has an immediate FT opening for an admin assistant. Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and MS Office knowledge a must. Industry related training will be provided. Send resume & salary expectations to MKA at: info@mkassociates.com

Full Time Employment

● Deputy Treasurer I

Flooring Installers

Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl

Experienced Hardwood Sand & Finisher Cleaning Technicians

preferably with certification; Truck mount system; In Home & Office Cleaning Insurance and Benefits Available

Early’s Carpet, Inc. Amissville, VA Call Donna: 540-937-5500 to make an appointment

Full Time Employment

Flagger Traffic Plan seeks Flaggers to set up and control traffic around construction sites. A valid drivers license is a must, good pay, & benefits. If interested please fill out an application at 7855 Progress Court Suite 103 Gainesville, VA on Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm or online at www.trafficplan.com

It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222

LABOR NEEDED

Part time Flexible schedule. Must know how to use and maintain a chain saw. Should have experience installing farm fence. Must be able to work independently. Willing to learn. Be reliable. Have own transportation. E m a i l r e s u m e / Wo r k h i s t o r y / References and contact information to office@riverrunfarmva.com

Part Time Employment

Activity Bus Driver

to transport students to sports activities and field studies. Part-time. Requirements: CDL Class B Driver’s License with a P endorsement, clean driving record, able to pass a background and drug check. Hours are varied, so flexibility is a must. Competitive pay at $30 per hour. Our activity drivers play a vital role in our extra-curricular programs and we value their efforts! For more information, contact Colleen Ruddle 540-878-2752 or email accounting@highlandschool.org

Community Newspapers For

Community Development: ● ● ● ●

Engineer/Environmental Planner Planner II Administrative Associate Planning Associate

All

Economic Development:

● Director of Economic Development

IT:

● Systems Analyst IV

Sheriff’s Office:

● Public Safety Telecommunicator ● Kitchen Manager

Library:

● Library Clerk ● Library Page ● Library Assistant

Your

Adult Court Services: ● Court Services Aide

Human Reources: Full Time Employment

Times

● Procurement Manager ● Accounting Technician

Treasurer´s Office: Full Time Employment

Call The

● Human Resources Help Desk Specialist ● Human Resources Generalist

Employment

Commissioner of the Revenue:

● Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue II

Budget:

● Budget & Management Analyst I We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include but not limited to: · Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, · Annual leave, sick leave, & 2 personal days accrued each year, · VA Retirement System pension & a life ins. 2X annual salary, · 457B individual retirement plan, · Free health care through Fauquier County Employee Wellness Center...and more!

For more information & to submit your online application & resume, visit: jobs. fauquiercounty.gov. Questions, call 540-422-8300.

Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676

CLASSIFIEDS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Heating and Air Conditioning

Hauling

Home Improvment

Additional Services

For all your

Heating and Cooling needs, call on

RC’S A/C SERVICE & REPAIR

Excavation

(540) 349-7832 or (540) 428-9151

Heating and Air Conditioning

Masonry Construction Health & Beauty Lawn

Decks/Patios Landscape Deck Pro LLC 703-963-4567 www.landscapedeckpro.com Free estimates • Senior Citizen Discounts Licensed and Insured Tree Work Stump Removal Lot Clearing Decks

Landscaping Patios Retaining Walls Grading/Driveways

Fencing Mowing Mulching Power Washing

“Where Quality is Always in Season”

Driveways

G RAVEL ALL PROJECTS

EMPLOYERS! GoWell Urgent Care in Warrenton offers pre-employment and DOT physicals, PFTs, drug and breath alcohol screens, and workman’s comp cases!

New Extended Hours! 8AM – 8PM Daily

Please call Janan today at 540-351-0662.

Home Improvment NUTTERS PAINTING & SERVICES -SPECIALIZING IN •Painting (Int&Ext)  • Siding  

    

    

CALL ERIK 5405223289 FREE ESTIMATE 20 YEARS EXP.• LICENSED/REF’S AVAILABLE DISCOUNT PRICING | NUTTERSPAINTING@AOL.COM

Landscaping

 

     

 



  Mowing, Lawn Maintenance, Trimming, Topping, Spraying, Removal, Stump Grinding, Mulching, Pruning, Cabling, Planting, Grading, Seeding, Power Washing, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways

  We deliver days, evenings and even weekends!

CALL ANYTIME

Michael R. Jenkins

540-825-4150 • 540-219-7200 mbccontractingservices@yahoo.com

540-923-4087 540-214-8407

Excavation

Licensed & Insured Free Estimates All major credit cards accepted

GEORGEDODSON1031@GMAIL.COM

20 Years Experience

Moving/Storage

DAVE THE MOVER LLC HONEST & CAPABLE WE PUT OUR HEART INTO EVERY MOVE!

www.DaveTheMover.com 540.229.9999/Mobile 540.439.4000 Local

WARRENTON SELF STORAGE Across from Fauquier County Courthouse • 17 to 455 square feet • Constant Temperature • Wooden Floors • 1st floor access • Month to Month • No hidden fees

540-347-5555

www.DODSONTREECAREANDLANDSCAPING.com

Additional Services

Out-of-Town

Painting/Wallpaper

Jenkins Services Owner: Kurt Jenkins FREE ESTIMATES James 540-522-1299 • Megan 540-308-3810 bandbexteriorservices@hotmail.com

540-717-2614

LIMB & TREE CLEAN UP, FENCE REPAIRS, LAWN CARE, TREE & STUMP REMOVAL, DECK REPAIRS, SCRAP REMOVAL, YARD CLEAN UP, SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, FALL CLEAN UP, SNOW REMOVAL

→ Free Estimates → Many References → Drywall & Plaster Repair 540-364-2251 540-878-3838 Licensed & Insured

CLASSIFIEDS

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Painting/Wallpaper

Painting/Wallpaper

Roofing

If you want a classy job call...

Tree Service/Firewood

Tile

Windows

• Creative • Professinal • First Class Painting Services

• Home painting & carpentry repairs • 30 years of hands on experience • Small company with personal service Free Consultations & Estimates. Creative • Professional • First Class Painting Services

Plumbing

Roofing Professional Services

EXPERIENCE MATTERS!! GTC Services LLC

Craft & Crust Pizza Tavern

PLUMBING DIVISION HOME FARM BUSINESS

“ If you’re not happy we’re not happy”

Specializing in: Replacement of water lines that may contain lead or copper • UV Lights • Pressure Tanks • Water Heaters and more Licensed & Insured • Master Plumber & Waterworks Tech

• Eat in or Take out • Delicious wood �ire brick oven pizza, subs, burgers

540-428-6477

glenncoppage@icloud.com

Tree Service/Firewood

• Friendly family environment

Real Estate Jami Harich,

• Good variety of domestic beers including local Virginia craft beers

GRI, ABR, SRES, E-PRO, SFR

• Live music every Saturday from 8:30-10:30

Avery Hess Realtors

Craft & Crust Pizza Tavern

JHarich@AveryHess.com JamiHarich.com

204 East Main Street Remington, Virginia

540-439-5157

Cell: 540-270-5760 Office: 540-373-9300

Tree Service/Firewood

Anne C. Hall (540)341-3538

NORTH'S TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPING

Experience Counts and YOU can count on Anne Hall

Family Owned & Operated for Over 30 yrs. Quality Work Guaranteed CALL ABOUT - COMPLETE TREE SERVICE OUR

Licensed in Virginia

Remodeling

Real Estate

Honest and Dependable

540-533-8092

Free Estimates • Lic/Ins • BBB Member • Angie’s List Member

Tree Service/Firewood Family Owned Since 1970

Emily Henry

LOT CLEARING • TOPPING • TRIMMING

FIREWOOD • EDGING • FERTILIZING

540.341.3528 800.523.8846 ext. 3528

7373 Comfort Inn Drive Warrenton, VA 20187 Licensed in Virginia

Fauquier Community Food Bank & Thrift Store

SPECIALS

CHARLES JENKINS TREE SERVICES

www.emily-henry.com

Professional Services

- ALL PHASES OF LANDSCAPING 25% OFF

- All phases of Masonry - Gravel & Grading Driveways - Fencing

annetalksrealestate.com

Monday – Thursday 11 am to 8 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am – 11 pm Sunday 11 am – 8 pm

TREE REMOVAL • SPRAYING

Siding

Cell: 540.422.9721  “A Country Boy’s Dream” INSURED - BONDED - LICENSED

Donations No Monday Tues - Friday 9:00 - 3:00 Sat 9:00 - 1:00 249 E. Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 540-359-6054 Fauquier_thrift@yahoo.com

Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 2, 2022

We could not be prouder of our Team’s accomplishments; individually and collectively. It is the trust our Clients place in us, our relationships within the Piedmont Community and the support of the Cooperating Brokerage Community that propel any success we might enjoy. For all of you, we are truly grateful. Patti Brown 703.401.5798 DOUBLE CENTURION® Award

Kateland Rich Flinn 540.270.8558 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award

Heather Dibble 703.628.2200 Masters RubyAward

Mary Ann Dubell 540.212.1100

Edie Grassi 540.878.1308 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award

CENTURION® Producer Award President's Producer Award Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award

Janet Rehanek 540.229.8200 Masters Diamond Award

Kathy Holster 703.930.0453 Masters Emerald Quality Service Pinnacle Producer

Robin Grove 703.314.9342 CENTURION® Award

Castles & Co. 703.399.5923

Brenda Rich 540.270.1659

Christine Duvall 540.270.6344 CENTURION® Producer Award

Diane Quigley 703.732.5952 Masters Diamond Award Quality Service Producer Award

CENTURION® Producer Award President's Producer Award Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award

Alex Wood 540.222.7700

Mandy Brown 540.718.2459 Masters Emerald Award Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award

CENTURION® Award

Stephanie Wayne 703.965.1643 Masters Ruby Award

Paulina Stowell 571.275.8646 CENTURION® Producer Award

Vanessa Sfreddo 540.270.7949 Masters Ruby Award

Beth Kramer 571.220.2662 Masters Ruby Award

Lisa Lisjak 703.499.2622 CENTURION® Producer Award Quality Service Pinnacle Producer President's Producer

Cliff Weeks 910.391.5236 Masters Diamond Award Quality Service Producer Award

Robin Garbe 703.307.5092 Masters Emerald Award

Jackie Douglass 540.687.1263 Masters Emerald Award Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award

Cornerstone Realty Team 540.270.4274

Cathy Kane Team Julia Foard Lynch 540.270.4274

April Geyer 571.775.0092

703.868.1976

Kimberly Holzer 540.729.7462

CENTURION® Team Award Quality Service Team Award

Amber Castles 703.399.5923

Sarah Chrisp 540.905.1487

Michaela Mummert 360.840.8498

CENTURION® Team Award

Gainesville-8074 Crescent Park Dr | 703.753.7910 Warrenton-67 West Lee Highway | 540.349.1221

Cathy Kane 703.868.1976

Melinda Livingston 703.472.1400

Frank Martin 540.270.1494

CENTURION® Team Award

Visit Us At C21NM.COM