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County budget pitches tax hikes

Homeowners, data centers would pay more under proposed plan

By Hunter Savery

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors recently got its first look at next year’s proposed budget, which would increase taxes on both property owners and data centers while falling about $1 million short of the school division’s request.

County Administrator Janelle Downes pitched the $417 million spending plan during the supervisors’ Thursday, Feb. 29 work session. The proposed budget includes a new tax specifically tar-

geting data centers and a real estate tax increase but shrinks the county’s overall budget by $1.9 million compared to the current year.

Real estate tax rate increase

Downes is recommending a 6-cent real estate tax rate hike which would bump the current rate from 90.3 cents to 96.9 cents for every $100 of assessed value.

The increase would result in an annual real See TAX HIKES, page 6

2025 county budget highlights

The proposed Fauquier County fiscal year 2025 budget would: • Increase average real estate tax bills by $303 on a home assessed at $460,445 (the average assessment) • Boost property taxes on data centers • Provide $9.6 million more to local schools • Fund 3% staff raises • Add 26 new fire and rescue positions • Cut $1.9 million from county’s 2024 budget

Trees cleared for Broadview Ave. upgrades New rules about bats prompt town to clear 19 mature trees months before work begins

By Hunter Savery

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

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As available land for farming decreases in Fauquier County, so does the number of beef cows, long a staple in the region.

Cattle farmers struggle with scarce farmland

Building and conservation now limit grazing space

By Christopher Stern

Special to the Fauquier Times

It’s 11 a.m., and Dennis Pearson has already fed his cattle, delivered a load of hay and saved the life of a newborn calf.

“The cow was having a difficult delivery, so we pulled it out, and it’s

alive. It’s a great big calf and went through a long labor,” said Pearson, who owns and operates Soldiers’ Hill Angus Farm in Warrenton.

After 30 years running his cattle operation, Pearson is getting ready See CATTLE, page 2

Warrenton town staff recently cut down 19 mature trees along Broadview Avenue to clear the way for a $17.1 million road project.

The trees were chopped down months before the work is expected to begin to avoid seasonal restrictions intended to protect habitat for endangered bats, according to both town and state transportation officials.

Work has been planned since 2018 to reconstruct the intersection at Broadview and Frost avenues and to add turn lanes and a hard median along stretches of the road. The project is at least a few months off, however, as the Virginia Department of Transportation is still soliciting bids.

Still, the town went ahead with the tree-cutting earlier this month.

The reason? Bats.

Spokespeople for both VDOT and

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Stumps are all that remain of 19 mature trees cut down along Broadview Avenue to make way for an upcoming road project. the Town of Warrenton confirmed this week that avoiding legal red tape related to state protections for the endangered northern long-eared bat was behind the timing of the tree removal.

Similar concerns prompted Amazon to launch a controversial tree-clearing See TREES, page 6

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Cattle farmers struggle with scarce farmland

ers, Straight cobbles together several different parcels of land for his operations. In some cases, the parcels are miles apart, which requires him to move equipment on county roads.

Local conservation groups acknowledge that easements are taking farmland out of circulation. Piedmont Environmental Council’s John McCarthy says his group is working with landowners to ensure that farmers continue to have access to land.

He believes one solution is for landowners to enter long-term agreements with farmers: “Give them a 15-year deal. And in return, he’ll agree to do some better management practices, so cattle are rotated, and there’s not as much denuding of the soil and that sort of thing.”

Farmers argue that their practices dramatically improve health of the soil and plant growth on land under their stewardship.

The county is also in the early stages of creating a registry for farmers and landowners with the goal of getting more land in the hands of farmers, said Eric Maybach, Fauquier County commissioner of revenue.

The registry will allow farmers to connect with property owners who are willing to open their land for agricultural uses.

CATTLE, from page 1 to retire. Like any big life change, he considered a number of factors before deciding to sell off his herd.

But high among his concerns were the significant changes in Fauquier County that have made it more difficult to farm.

“I got tired of dealing with different landowners. I got tired of traffic.

I got tired of increased county regulations,” said Pearson.

Data released last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture points to a steady decline in farming in Fauquier County, suggesting that Pearson is not alone in his frustrations.

The county lost more than 100 farms between 2017 and 2022, according to the USDA. The amount of land available for farming is shrinking, and the average size of farms is getting smaller, according to the USDA. Fauquier County lost more than 28,000 acres of farmland between 2017 and 2022, a decline of almost 13%, according to USDA’s 2022 farm census. The total number of beef cows, long a Fauquier County staple, fell by 12.2% during the same period.

The decline in farming mirrors a rise in population, which has tripled in Pearson’s lifetime.

About 74,000 people now live in Fauquier County, according to the latest U.S. Census data. That growth has turbocharged development pressure in the area.

Shift in business model

Tension with preservation efforts

But farmers are not just losing land to new homes and commercial development. They are also up against well-meaning government programs designed to preserve the open spaces and bucolic vistas that Fauquier is known for.

More than a quarter of Fauquier County is currently protected by conservation easements. Under a conservation easement, a landowner agrees to permanent limits on development in return for significant property tax reductions. Farmers complain that those programs

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The decline in farmland in Fauquier County — and with it beef cows — mirrors a rise in population. The county’s cow population fell 12.2% between 2017 and 2022. undermine similar tax breaks that property owners receive in return for making their land available for crops and cattle.

There is less motivation for owners to make pasture or cropland in an easement available to farmers because the property already gets the

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“I understand the good intentions of the easements,” said Jesse Straight, owner of Wiffletree Farms, “but they effectively disincentivize landowners from having their land be farmed.”

Like many Fauquier County farm-

Still, it’s not all bad news for cattle farmers. Beef prices are up as much as 30% this year over last, according to several Fauquier County cattlemen. Consumers continue to want to buy beef directly from local farmers, a trend that took root during COVID. “We have access to one of the best markets in the world — a population center that can afford high-quality food. There’s a lot of people that would really drool over the opportunity we have here,” said Straight, who delivers to customers in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Tyler Stevens, who runs Hayfield Farms with his wife, Sara, both age 31, opened a retail store in Marshall in July. Like Pearson and Straight, he farms on several different properties with several different landowners who can claim a land use tax credit.

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We are lucky enough to do something that our family has been doing for generations and supply that for our community,” said Sara Stevens.

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When it was created from a former Army base in 1999, Vint Hill was designed to be mix of homes, restaurants, shops and businesses. But during a recent community meeting, residents heard warnings that their commercial district could be overrun by very large data centers — and that measures to discourage that are needed in a hurry.

The warnings came from Fauquier County Supervisor Ike Broaddus, an independent who represents the Scott District, which includes Vint Hill. Broaddus also owns Old Bust Head Brewery in Vint Hill, where the meeting was held. About 60 people attended.

Broaddus said he believes that up to four data center projects are being contemplated in Vint Hill, and other property owners might sell to data developers if the fever spreads.

“Theoretically, Julie and I could bulldoze these buildings and put up a data center or just a big old warehouse or anything we want,” he said of himself and his wife. He promised he wouldn’t, but he noted that the Inn at Vint Hill or the former Army barracks would make “tremendous data center sites,” too.

Broaddus is sponsoring an amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance that would subject any proposed buildings in Vint Hill with a footprint of more than 50,000 square feet — a size that would include most data centers — to the intense scrutiny of a “special exception permit.” That would entail a close review of the project for height, setback, noise, design and community compatibility.

“Our goal is … so that anybody that proposes a large building will

have to come before the board of supervisors and come before the planning commission and give citizens and neighbors a chance to voice their opinions,” he said.

The county planning commission, on a 3-2 vote on Feb. 14, recommended that the supervisors approve the amendment. The supervisors are expected to take it up in the coming weeks. Requiring a special exception permit will not ban large data centers. Last year, the Warrenton Town Council approved one for the controversial Amazon data center slated near U.S. 29 and Blackwell Road.

One member of the audience was all in.

Valerie Kelly said she and her husband moved to Vint Hill Manor three years ago as “refugees from Loudoun County” due to data center development there. In Loudoun, she said, data centers “went in with no community control, because they were by-right. And they’re up almost overnight, with no provision for community input whatsoever.”

“I think this is really important here in Vint Hill, because of the scale of what could be proposed,” she said.

“And I think one of the things really important about this is the increased control on large sites.”

Broaddus said he is rushing the amendment because potential developers hope to slow or stop it. “And so, they are in a mad-dash race to get something in, hoping that we will delay this process,” he said.

His remarks seemed to be targeted at CyrusOne, a Dallas-based company that is applying to build a four-building, 981,000-square-foot data center complex at the southwest corner of Vint Hill Parkway and Vint Hill Road. It has not yet filed its site plan.

A company attorney sent a seven-page letter to the planning See DATA CENTERS, page 5

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Supervisor warns residents about large data centers in Vint Hill DATA CENTERS, from page 4 commission on Feb. 15, saying CyrusOne had invested $90 million in the 47 acres for the project and had promised to give land for a park and to pay for road improvements.

The letter said county officials had assured CyrusOne in earlier meetings that its project could go forward “by right,” meaning that there would be no zoning hurdles.

The letter asked that, if the board of supervisors passed the amendment, his company be grandfathered in. If not, it said, CyrusOne would “consider all remedies available under Virginia law.”

Some people at the meeting said that, if the project went forward, they would like to see the buildings sunk into the ground or moved farther back on the property where the ground is lower. The project’s buildings could be less than 2,000 feet from the rear decks of the nearest homes to the east.

Broaddus said in an interview that one reason he called the meeting on Thursday, Feb. 29 was because of complaints that there was not enough notice to affected developers before the planning commission meeting in February. So, he said, he wanted to do more outreach before the board of supervisors meets on the amendment.

Still, even some residents complained that they had not received any notice of the proposed zoning amendment. Broaddus said letters were sent out on Feb. 1 to 60 commercial landowners in the Planned Commercial and Industrial District who would be affected, two weeks before the planning commission meeting where the amendment was first considered. But he acknowledged that few Vint Hill residents had been notified.

Notice of the meeting was also advertised in the Fauquier Times on Feb. 7, but a reader would have had

to go online to the county website to read the actual proposed amendment.

That said, there were a few suggestions for changes in the proposed amendment. The measure would also make it easier for small shops to gain county approval. But a resident noted that change could make it easier for a bigger store, like a Dollar General, to also be approved, and suggested further tightening the rules. Broaddus said he would try to do that.

On power lines, solar farms

Throughout the meeting, Broaddus stressed the need for citizen involvement. He pointed out that PJM Interconnection, which manages electric power transmission across 13 states, had last year listed six potential transmission line routes through Fauquier to power the data centers in Loudoun and Prince William.

He said that, because of citizen and conservation group resistance, PJM had settled on just one route along an existing power line in the eastern end of the county. “Those people in Fauquier put up a fight and that’s why they didn’t do five of six” routes, he said.

Broaddus said solar farms should not be ruled out in Fauquier County, but he cited the position taken by the Farm Bureau that they be capped at 1% of county land, that they be phased in slowly and that when they are retired, their land be placed in easement.

He said he liked an idea proposed by his predecessor, former supervisor Holder Trumbo, that small solar projects of between 5 and 20 acres be considered in the northern part of the county to balance the pressure of solar farms in the south.

He said he and his wife, Julie, had put solar panels on the roof of the Old Bust Head brewery and over the years they had saved them a lot of money. And so, he favors putting rooftop solar on schools. “Our schools spend a lot of money; if we can save some on their utility bills, conceivably, you know, we could save millions by putting rooftop solar there,” he said.

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Police say Shannon P. Day, 37, of Sumerduck, was behind the wheel when a vehicle went off the road and struck a tree Saturday night.

Law enforcement responded to the single-vehicle crash around 10:26 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 on Va. 637 about half a mile west of Va. 17, according to a release from the Virginia State Police.

The 2018 Ford Explorer Day was driving was traveling west when it failed to negotiate a curve, according to state police.

Claire E. Caruso, 50, of Charlottesville, was in the passenger seat at the time of the accident and died at the scene of the crash.

Day sustained only minor injuries. Both women were wearing seatbelts.

Police took Day into custody and charged her with one count each of driving under the influence, involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving, failure to maintain proper control and carrying an open container of alcohol.

Day was being held without bond at the Fauquier County Detention Center Tuesday. The crash remains under investigation.

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Trees cleared for Broadview Ave. upgrades TREES, from page 1 operation near the company’s future data center site on Blackwell Road almost exactly one year ago.

“As to the bats, yes, that is one factor, as we cannot risk any further delays to this project as costs are continuing to escalate,” said Lyndie Paul, town communications manager. “We had the resources available due to a light snow season, which provided us an opportunity to save money and remove the trees ourselves.”

Lou Hatter, a VDOT spokesperson, said the trees were cut down in February to avoid “time-of-year restrictions for bat habitat.”

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources imposes “timeof-year” restrictions on tree removal to protect bat habitat. Restrictions are in place from April through November, when the bats are actively roosting in trees. In the winter, when bats hibernate in caves, the rules allow trees to be removed, since doing so does not risk immediate harm to the endangered species.

The rules are in place because bat populations across much of the Unit-

ed States have been devastated by a fungal infection known as whitenose syndrome, which attacks the bats during their winter hibernation.

The disease is so virulent that it has killed over 90% of northern longeared bats in a span of just 10 years, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The bats’ status was upgraded from “threatened” to “endangered” last March under the federal Endangered Species Act. The change in status triggered stronger regulations for cutting down trees that could be home to bats.

Paul confirmed that Warrenton town staff intend to replant the trees but will have to wait until VDOT’s work is completed to determine where they should be placed. The project should be underway by summer, but the timeline remains unclear.

Beyond beautification, trees offer many important benefits to towns like Warrenton.

Trees help bring down temperatures on the hottest days of summer. Concrete-covered areas like Broadview Avenue tend to trap heat, making for uncomfortable and

County budget pitches tax hikes TAX HIKES, from page 1 estate tax bill increase of about $303.89, or $25.32 per month, for the average homeowner, according to county officials. The increase puts Fauquier’s property tax rate above neighboring Loudoun County, where this year’s proposed rate is 87.5 cents, but behind Prince William County, where the proposed rate is $1.041 per $100 in assessed value.

Despite rising revenue, county spending would shrink under the proposed budget mostly due to delays in capital projects.

Some projects originally scheduled to start in fiscal year 2025 would instead be pushed back to 2026, including the new Bealeton Fire and Rescue Station and the New Baltimore/Vint Hill Library.

Planning is completed for the library, and work was slated to begin later this year but will now start in 2025 instead.

The increased real estate tax rate would allocate more funds to the county’s general fund, which is used for local schools and government operations, and toward Fauquier County Fire & Rescue.

Still, at $417.8 million, the proposed budget represents a $1.9 million decrease from the previous year.

School funding increase with some gaps

While the budget won’t fully fund Superintendent Major Warner’s request for next school year, Assistant Superintendent Prashant Shrestha offered high praise for the proposal.

“I think it’s historic for the county administrator to come out of the gate and recommend funding more than 90% of the school’s request,” Shrestha said. “What makes budgets hard is because it’s ultimately a discussion about what we value as a community.”

Last year, the gap between the proposed county and school division budgets was considerably wider.

Stumps are all that remain of 19 trees cut down along Broadview Avenue to make way for upcoming road improvements.

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sometimes dangerous conditions as temperatures soar. Trees also help to filter water runoff and remove air pollution.

However, it can take years to realize those benefits. Newly planted trees need as much as 10 years before they can offer the same environmental benefits as mature trees.

After the trees came down, some Warrenton residents took to social media to express their disappointment about the loss of large, mature trees along the busy roadway and to share their hopes that the trees will be replaced when construction is finished.

In addition to reconstructing the

As a result, the school division eliminated more than 75 positions — though most of them were vacant — and cut spending in other areas in order to give teachers and school staff a 5% pay increase after county supervisors declined to raise taxes to cover the salary increases.

This year, the school division is requesting about $10.6 million more from the county for fiscal year 2025, which begins July 1. About half of the extra money, or $5.3 million, would fund a 3% across-the-board pay raise for teachers and staff. The rest would pay for two new school security officers, new school buses and 12 new teacher assistants.

“Everything on here is a need, and we just need to convince our funding source that this is nothing above needs. These aren’t wants; these are needs,” said school board member Donna Grove during a school board budget work session on Monday, Feb. 26.

The county proposal includes most of those expenses except the school buses and instructional assistants. Downes is proposing transferring about $9.6 million more to the school division next year, about $1 million less than the superintendent’s request.

Notably, the county budget provides an acrossthe-board 3% raise for county employees. Police and firefighters would also receive an additional step increase. The school division budget proposes a 3% average raise for teachers and staff but no step increase. If adopted as proposed, schools would receive more than 52% of all local tax revenue, according to county projections.

“The reality is that over the last 10 months our relationship goes beyond the items here,” said Stribling. “What’s not so tangible is building the strong relationship that we have and hearing how we can best help the schools with their mission.”

Supervisor Ike Broaddus asked whether there is a possibility that additional funding could come from the state once the legislature and governor agree to a budget.

Stribling said that it is possible, but the decision may not be made before the county passes its budget. Virginia legislators and Gov. Glenn Youngkin

intersection of Frost (U.S. 211) and Broadview avenues, the VDOT project will modify traffic signals, add turn lanes and install short medians along the center of the road, restricting some left turns. VDOT will also upgrade crosswalks and sidewalks and add 5-foot-wide bike lanes on both sides of the road.

VDOT is reviewing a second round of construction bids for the project after three bids received last fall were rejected. The stumps will be removed once the work begins, town officials said.

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have until June 30 to agree on the state’s budget.

A bill to raise teacher salaries as part of the annual budget process cleared both houses on March 4 and now heads to Youngkin’s desk.

Data center tax

The county is also proposing taxing data centers in a new way through this proposed budget.

A new “data center equipment” tax rate would tax data centers’ computer equipment at $4.15 per $100 of assessed value. The new tax would generate $1.3 million in additional revenue, according to Stribling.

Fauquier residents and businesses would not see their rates rise above the current $3.45. Data centers were previously taxed at the same rate as other businesses. The Virginia tax code allows counties to break out some assets — including data center equipment — for separate tax rates.

The projection does not factor in revenue from data centers that are not yet operational, such as the Amazon data center approved for Warrenton.

County meals and sales tax rates will remain unchanged in the proposed budget. Sales tax revenue rose to $13.8 million last year, and county officials are expecting that sum to rise again to $14.8 million this year.

Next steps

Downes’ proposed budget is not final and will be discussed and revised at a series of work sessions before a final vote set for March 28.

The next work session will cover fire rescue, the sheriff’s office, pay scales, body-worn cameras and the commonwealth’s attorney. That work session will be on Match 13 at 3 p.m. at Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel St. in Warrenton.

The next day, March 14, will feature two work sessions. The 1 p.m. session will cover the general government workforce and drug court. The later work session will include the joint board of supervisors and school board meeting and a discussion on healthcare.

There will be a public hearing on the proposed budget on March 19 at 7 p.m. at Fauquier High School.

Reach Hunter Savery at hsavery@fauquier.com

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LEGAL NOTICES ** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ** PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, TAX RATES FOR TAX YEAR 2024, AND THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2029 FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. Fauquier High School - Auditorium 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186 A Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2025 County Budget, Proposed Capital Improvement Program, and Tax Year 2024 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 Catlett Calverton Wastewater 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 System Fund, Internal Service Funds, Opioid Abatement Authority Fund, and the School Division Funds for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

Tax Year 2024 tax rates would be effective upon adoption with real estate taxes due June 5th and December 5th, and personal property taxes due October 5th of each year, with any due date that falls on a weekend moved to the next business day.

The Proposed FY 2025 Budget includes an overall real estate tax rate of $0.969. The advertised overall real estate tax rate of $0.979 allows flexibility for adjustments to the FY 2025 Proposed Budget.

The FY 2025 Proposed Budget, in summary form below, is for informative and fiscal planning purposes only. The Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan totals $121.0 million over the five-year planning period. Of this amount, $29.5 million would be allocated for public safety and fire and rescue projects, $7.6 million for courthouse renovations, $4.5 million for county-wide projects, $5.8 million for parks and recreational projects, $27.5 million for library projects, $0.25 million for environmental services projects, $1.6 million for utility and infrastructure projects, $0.64 million for Airport projects, and $43.5 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 on the Office of Management and Budget website. The inclusion of any item in the Proposed Budget does not represent a commitment by (or obligation of) the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors to appropriate funds for any item or purpose listed. The Board of Supervisors may adjust any or all figures after the public hearing. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, the local tax rates can only be adjusted downward from the advertised rates, unless additional notice is given and a public hearing held on any proposed increase.

ALL COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND TAX RATES. Any person not able to attend may submit written comments to the County Administrator’s Office, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186.

Janelle J. Downes, County Administrator FURTHER INFORMATION: If there are questions, or if additional information is desired prior to the public hearing, please contact: Office of Management and Budget (540) 422-8360 County Administrator’s Office (540) 422-8001 Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities.

Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request.

FY 2025 PROPOSED BUDGET Source

REVENUES Source GENERAL FUND Real Property Taxes Personal Property Taxes Other Local Revenue State Revenue Federal Revenue Intergovernmental Revenue Use of Prior Years' Fund Balance TOTAL, GENERAL FUND

FY 2024 ADOPTED

FY 2024 PROJECTED

FY 2025 PROPOSED

$118,863,063 31,500,000 31,737,931 27,704,779 3,757,350

$118,863,063 35,645,828 31,737,931 27,704,779 3,757,350

$124,583,012 36,350,000 32,812,352 28,105,571 3,899,473

358,657

358,657

4,446,003

525,046 $214,446,826

2,127,761 $220,195,369

723,834 $230,920,245

FY 2024 ADOPTED

FY 2024 PROJECTED

FY 2025 PROPOSED

$994,025

$994,025

$1,100,024

2,400,893 52,416,322

2,845,947 12,416,322

2,067,645 26,693,931

632,815

632,815

632,815

807,591

807,591

832,994

4,071,222 12,345,675

4,071,222 12,345,675

4,080,879 12,800,103

12,024,615

12,024,615

10,695,922

25,982,646 4,490,549 40,284,771

28,277,483 4,490,549 40,284,771

30,614,488 4,728,570 44,296,799

0

0

156,285

164,724,342 6,212,244 1,410,033

164,724,342 6,212,244 3,290,411

176,612,902 6,132,102 1,702,288

OTHER FUNDS Airport Fund Ambulance Revenue Recovery Fund Capital Improvement Fund Catlett Calverton Wastewater Fund Conservation Easement Service District Fund County Asset Replacement Fund Debt Service Fund Environmental Services Fund Fire and Rescue System Fund Fleet Maintenance Fund Health Insurance Fund Opioid Abatement Authority Fund School Division Operating Fund School Nutrition Fund School Textbook Fund School Asset Replacement Fund Regional Governor's School Fund TOTAL, OTHER FUNDS

2,756,277

2,756,277

3,281,277

1,908,078 $333,462,098

1,986,509 $298,160,798

2,005,211 $328,434,235

Less Local Support

($128,169,364)

($129,772,079)

($141,519,592)

TOTAL REVENUE, ALL FUNDS

$419,739,560

$388,584,088

$417,834,888

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LEGAL NOTICES LOCAL TAX RATES ADOPTED PROPOSED ADVERTISED TAX YEAR TAX YEAR TAX YEAR 2023 2024 20242

Levy1 REAL ESTATE2 General Real Estate

$0.756

$0.785

$0.795

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

$0.143 $0.004

$0.180 $0.004

$0.180 $0.004

$13.640

$13.640

$13.640

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

$0.025

$0.025

$0.025

$3.450 $3.450

$4.150 $3.450

$4.150 $3.450

$3.450

$4.150

$4.150

$3.450 $3.450 $1.500

$3.450 $3.450 $1.500

$3.450 $3.450 $1.500

$1.000 $0.250 $0.050 $0.003 $0.903

$1.000 $0.250 $0.050 $0.003 $0.969

$1.000 $0.250 $0.050 $0.003 $0.979

PERSONAL PROPERTY Personal Property - General Class4 Personal Property - Vehicles5 Personal Property Data Center Computer Equipment4 Business Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Machinery and Tools Motor Home/Campers/Boats Motor Vehicle Carriers (30+ passengers) Fire & Rescue Volunteer Vehicles Handicap Equipped Vehicles Aircraft6 Mobile Homes

Rate per $100 of assessed value.

The County Administrator has advertised a Tax Year 2024 rate of $0.979 to allow the Board of Supervisors the utmost flexibility when considering the Proposed Budget.

3 The Stormwater Management Fee is a county-wide special assessment, on a per parcel basis with the exception of any parcels excluded by act of the Board of Supervisors.

4 Personal Property - Data Center Computer Equipment is a new separate class of property for taxation set at the same as the General Class rate of $4.15.

5 Personal Property - Vehicles is a new separate class of property for taxation with rate proposed the same as the Tax Year 2023 rate on this type of personal property.

6 Aircraft stored at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport are subject to a special maintenance fee assessment.

1 2

Does not include $11.05 million in Consolidated Services shared support for the School Division.

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EXPENDITURES Expenditures Summary GENERAL FUND GENERAL GOVERNMENT Board of Supervisors Commissioner of the Revenue County Administration County Attorney Finance Geographic Information Systems Human Resources Independent Auditor

FY 2024 ADOPTED

FY 2024 PROJECTED

FY 2025 PROPOSED

$351,465

$351,465

$353,306

2,459,217 1,023,675 1,034,313 2,081,980

2,459,217 1,036,716 1,034,313 1,341,558

2,947,859 1,096,527 1,056,421 1,406,929

448,121 3,843,203 206,455

448,121 3,913,403 206,455

483,635 3,694,705 209,439

Expenditures Summary Information Technology Management and Budget Registrar Treasurer SUBTOTAL, GENERAL GOVERNMENT

FY 2024 ADOPTED

FY 2024 PROJECTED

FY 2025 PROPOSED

5,383,934 710,261 798,812 1,807,283

5,338,980 1,413,032 798,812 1,973,278

6,177,362 1,490,737 723,254 2,323,973

$20,148,719

$20,315,350

$21,964,147

$1,259,660 153,486 1,739,357 15,600 1,978,765 32,700

$1,252,950 153,486 1,780,675 15,600 1,951,305 32,700

$1,303,125 166,981 1,824,137 15,600 2,597,559 48,526

JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION Adult Court Services Circuit Court Clerk of the Circuit Court Commissioner of Accounts Commonwealth's Attorney General District Court Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Magistrates Public Defender's Office SUBTOTAL, JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION

17,726 91,107 25,000

17,726 91,107 25,000

27,058 91,107 29,573

$5,313,401

$5,320,549

$6,103,666

PUBLIC SAFETY Juvenile Detention & Probation Sheriff SUBTOTAL, PUBLIC SAFETY

$309,624 26,266,312 $26,575,936

$309,624 26,600,844 $26,910,468

$309,624 27,643,944 $27,953,568

PUBLIC WORKS General Services SUBTOTAL, PUBLIC WORKS

$6,599,878 $6,599,878

$6,559,293 $6,559,293

$6,907,545 $6,907,545

HEALTH AND WELFARE Community Services Board Public Health Social Services/CSA SUBTOTAL, HEALTH AND WELFARE

$968,949 724,020 13,606,885

$968,949 724,020 13,652,733

$1,281,406 693,689 13,973,855

$15,299,854

$15,345,702

$15,948,950

CULTURE Laurel Ridge Community College Library Parks and Recreation SUBTOTAL, CULTURE

$83,265 3,274,977 5,479,167 $8,837,409

$83,265 3,299,662 5,754,164 $9,137,091

$79,771 3,481,569 5,851,545 $9,412,885

$365,783 4,658,528 1,209,689 287,076 987,770 194,582

$470,454 4,597,625 1,209,689 296,401 988,770 194,582

$392,953 4,775,467 1,409,984 290,719 926,938 209,163

157,636

157,636

157,636

$7,861,064

$7,915,157

$8,162,860

$2,685,999

$3,485,999

$4,193,461

$2,685,999

$3,485,999

$4,193,461

$156,026

$156,026

$124,950

4,466,661

6,466,661

2,687,571

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Agricultural Development Community Development Contributions Cooperative Extension Economic Development John Marshall SWCD Planning Commission/ ARB/BZA SUBTOTAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NON-DEPARTMENTAL Non-Departmental SUBTOTAL, NONDEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS Airport Fund Capital Improvement Program Fund County Asset Replacement Fund Debt Service Fund Environmental Services Fund Fire and Rescue System School Division Operating Fund SUBTOTAL, TRANSFERS

2,772,078 10,462,158 7,464,052 0

2,884,988 10,462,158 7,464,052 1,602,715

3,277,879 10,968,502 7,843,402 0

95,803,591 $121,124,566

96,169,160 $125,205,760

105,370,859 $130,273,163

TOTAL, GENERAL FUND

$214,446,826

$220,195,369

$230,920,245

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The loss of mature Broadview trees is an outrage Warrenton has been the unfortunate recipient of a harmful governmental decision that cannot be undone and that chips away at the valiant efforts of Warrenton residents to maintain a bucolic and attractive town.

One enters Warrenton from Business U.S. 17 onto Broadview Avenue — a commercial strip but softened by rows of mature trees that line the avenue. Some of those trees are 70 feet high or taller. They are all currently at risk of being cut down. Even if the town or county were to replant substitute trees, neither I nor many of the residents of this town will be alive to see them reach their prior majestic height.

I ask you to view a stark contrast.

Take the Manassas exit off Interstate 66 in the direction of Manassas City.

Immediately one is inundated by a nightmare world of ugly development — business after business jammed against one another, creating a sea of concrete, garish signs, plastic and steel.

No attempt has been made to control the sprawl or to provide for patches of green space or, God forbid, trees.

No one can argue that it is in Warrenton’s best interests to have its town

entrance and Broadview Avenue be both welcoming and attractive. Warrenton was blessed long ago by several environmental decisions. Upon exiting U.S. 15/29 and entering the town limits, a driver is confronted by a number of large attractive trees sporadically sited along the highway. Many are not the generally accepted quivering saplings that new business owners occasionally plant in front of their business, but fully grown trees, several 50 years old. Some were planted before many of our respective lifetimes.

That tree buffer and cover is now coming down.

The destruction of mature trees in Warrenton started slowly several years ago with the cutting down of several large oaks in front of the old Blockbuster store and later in front of the now-departed Borders Bookstore. Those trees cannot be replaced in their past form.

The looming tragedy now is that in the last several weeks the tree destruction along Broadview Avenue has become manic — 19 trees to date. Just days ago, a 30-plus-yearold oak was cut down in front of the small Warrenton Plaza. Across

the street, a large oak was chain sawed down in front of Blossom Gas, leaving nothing in its place except a gaping wound running from Wendy’s to the Midas store.

Several months ago, the towering mature oak in front of Burger King was taken down. Very recently, in front of Foster’s Grill, a mature sycamore was chopped down along with a 50-year-old plus oak standing in front of the old Murphy’s Automotive store at the intersection of 17/29 and Gold Cup Drive along with a dogwood tree in front of Sherwin-Williams Paint Store.

One of the worst felling of trees occurred a few weeks ago at the intersection where 211 meets U.S. 29. Where a stand of attractive trees on the right and left of the highways once stood is now a grassy wasteland, as are several long bare stretches along Broadview which have no trees.

Whenever an urban tree is destroyed, usually the culpable person or party offers up an excuse: “The tree was obscuring traffic or businesses.” “VDOT demands it.” “It was diseased.” “It presented a traffic hazard.”

In the main, the proffered reasons

lack merit. A developer or owner may simply want more space or visibility.

These decisions to cut down a large tree usually ignore the desires of a local community or of city planners.

On occasions, the decision to destroy a large, beautiful tree is made without the benefit of any meaningful environmental consideration, notice or citizen involvement. The citizens and town are the victims.

What use are the attempts by local citizens to beautify Warrenton or develop an environmental comprehensive plan if it can be unilaterally eviscerated? How does a community replace a mature dogwood or a 70-foot oak tree once it is wantonly destroyed?

To prevent future desecration, the comprehensive plan and any other Warrenton environmental plan must prevent the destruction of mature trees.

The cutting has to stop, and reason has to prevail if we are to preserve Warrenton’s environmental heritage. The wanton cutting of the mature Broadview Avenue trees not only justifies citizen outrage, it demands it.

LEGAL NOTICES Expenditures Summary

FY 2024 ADOPTED

FY 2024 PROJECTED

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2024 Women’s Business Council Annual Sponsors

FY 2025 PROPOSED

Alls Real Estate

OTHER FUNDS

Ashwell & Ashwell

Airport Fund Ambulance Revenue Recovery Fund Capital Improvement Fund Catlett Calverton Wastewater Fund Conservation Easement Service District Fund County Asset Replacement Fund Debt Service Fund Environmental Services Fund Fire and Rescue System Fleet Maintenance Fund Health Insurance Fund Opioid Abatement Authority Fund School Division Operating Fund School Nutrition Fund School Textbook Fund School Asset Replacement Fund Regional Governor's School Fund SUBTOTAL, OTHER FUNDS

$994,025

$994,025

$1,100,024

2,400,893 52,416,322

2,845,947 12,416,322

2,067,645 26,693,931

632,815

632,815

632,815

Less Local Support

($128,169,364) ($129,772,079) ($141,519,592)

TOTAL, OTHER FUNDS

$205,292,734

$168,388,719

$186,914,643

TOTAL EXPENDITURES, ALL FUNDS

$419,739,560

$388,584,088

$417,834,888

807,591

807,591

832,994

4,071,222 12,345,675 12,024,615 25,982,646 4,490,549 40,284,771

4,071,222 12,345,675 12,024,615 28,277,483 4,490,549 40,284,771

4,080,879 12,800,103 10,695,922 30,614,488 4,728,570 44,296,799

0

0

156,285

164,724,342 6,212,244 1,410,033

164,724,342 6,212,244 3,290,411

176,612,902 6,132,102 1,702,288

2,756,277

2,756,277

3,281,277

1,908,078 $333,462,098

1,986,509 $298,160,798

2,005,211 $328,434,235

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The alchemy of coffee and bicycling TIMES STAFF PHOTOS/MEGHAN MANGRUM

Amanda Bates, 29, owns and operates Doppio Bunny Coffee in The Plains.

Doppio Bunny’s mash-up of beans and bikes is thriving in The Plains

By Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson Special to the Fauquier Times

If the combination of a bike shop and coffee shop in a town of 250-odd people seems a rather quirky concept for a local business, then you’ve likely not dropped by Doppio Bunny on a sunny weekend morning when dozens of cyclists crowd the pavement, double shots in hand, to mark the start — or finish — of their rides.

As both the epicenter and leaping-off point of some of the most scenic cycling routes in the area, the business makes total sense. And — for the first time since its relaunch nearly two years ago — it is proving profitable as well.

To appreciate Doppio’s somewhat gravelly evolution, however, you need to start at the beginning — July 2014 — when Jared Nieters, a charismatic professional cyclist with a devoted following, was asked by a few of his group-ride enthusiasts to open a satellite of his flagship, Haymarket Bicycles, in The Plains.

“The space had been vacant for years,” said Nieters, referring to the building that commands the corner of Main Street as you drive into town.

“There were locals who were interested, people who wanted to make sure the town remained healthy and vibrant.”

Nieters brought a local roasting company, Happy Creek Coffee & Tea, on board as a partner the following year.

“People who cycle like bikes, coffee and gelato,” said Nieters.

Coffee, especially. Today, companies such as Segafredo, Equator, Café de Colombia and Saeco are all major sponsors of cycling. Happy Creek — already a going concern in Front Royal with a solid reputation as a gourmet roaster — was no exception.

The timing proved fortuitous for a young entrepreneur from Front Royal. Having recently returned home from college in North Carolina, Amanda Bates applied for a job at Happy Creek and was redirected to a management position in The Plains. Bates, the first in her family to attend

Paul and Cindy Hesse enjoy their morning coffee and read the newspaper on a recent Saturday morning at Doppio Bunny coffee in The Plains. college, was no stranger to hard work, having held multiple jobs all through school to pay her way.

Before long, she’d cultivated her own following and turned a charming if somewhat sleepy business into a bustling enterprise.

After two years, Bates was moved to work her magic at the café’s new location in Purcellville.

But, by February 2022, Happy Creek’s owner told Bates he was closing the business.

“I’d prepared to show him all the numbers I’d crunched, details about pricing and how we could be more competitive,” said Bates.

By then, she had been with the business nearly

five years and had become attached to the community that had grown in her wake.

“Cafés can be a mirror for what’s going on societally,” Bates said. “I loved the community aspect of the business.”

The feeling, as it turned out, was mutual. Encouraged by scores of loyal customers to buy the business, Bates arranged financing, obtained the licenses she needed, bought the hard assets from the previous owner and launched a new business — Doppio Bunny, named for the coffee term “doppio” for a double shot of espresso — all while winding up the old. Today, at age 29, Bates is the operating owner of both cafés, backed by a small group of investors — including Nieters — in The Plains.

Neither the cold nor rain could keep locals away from Doppio Bunny’s Purcellville location on a Saturday morning in February. Pushing their way through the crowd on the café’s porch, patrons navigated racks of vintage clothes, branded merchandise and a pay-it-forward board of personalized gift coupons, past tables of breakfast enthusiasts with laptops and plates of yummy baked goods, to place their orders. The atmosphere was buzzing and friendly.

“We were profitable in our first year here,” Bates said. “This year, my goal is to create the same sort of community hub in The Plains.”

Plans include a sign at the exit of Interstate 66 and making the café itself more user-friendly for people to work or hang out. Bates is also working on getting a license to serve beer and wine, and possibly expanding with tables outside.

From the bike shop’s perspective, Nieters is keen to accommodate the coffee shop.

“We’re happy to work with them to increase their footprint to both improve the customer experience and allow for continued development on the part of the coffee shop as a business, which has been doing great things,” he said.

Reach Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson at news@ fauquier.com

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Weekend happenings: St. Patrick’s Day parade, book signing

By Sondra Anzalone Special to the Fauquier Times Looking to get a jump on St. Patty’s Day shenanigans? Celebrate all things Irish with the 24th annual parade in Manassas. Then, put on your galoshes and join a different kind of “river dance” with the watershed protectors as they work to cleanup streams.

If you’re still feeling frisky after these festivities, grab a flashlight and watch the evening “Sky Dance” of male woodcocks as they enter mating season. It’s sure to be an opportunity for talks about birds and bees.

Speaking of the circle of life, take a peek at “The Sea Lions” and meet the author of this coming-of-age story at The Open Book (co-sponsored with Fauquier Pride).

24th annual Greater Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 11 a.m. to noon. Saturday, March 9. Family friendly parade along Center Street in Historic Downtown Manassas. Music, entertain-

PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

Saturday, March 9: The 24th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade kicks off at 11 a.m. in downtown Manassas. ment and the celebration of Irish American heritage. Historic Downtown Manassas, 9201 Center St., Manassas.

Semi-Annual Community Stream Cleanup: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday, March 9. The Bull Run

Watershed Protectors invite volunteers to help remove trash from the streams. Families, students, scouts, teams and other groups are welcome.

Details and registration at www.tinyurl.com/ cleanupspring2024. 10671 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas.

Woodcock Watch: 6:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. Watch the evening “Sky Dance” of male woodcocks as they enter the mating season. Bring a folding chair or blanket to sit on and binoculars for a closer view. Dress warmly; bring a hot drink and a flashlight. Register at http://www.leopoldspreserve.com/events-1/woodcock-watch-2/form.

Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run. Free.

Book signing/author Event with Shastri Akella: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 8. Meet the author and pick up a signed copy of his debut book, “The Sea Elephants.” Co-sponsored with Fauquier Pride; for more information, call 540-878-5358.

The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton.

UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS MARCH 6 TO 12

Give Local Piedmont set for May 14 Staff Reports Local nonprofits serving Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock counties are urged to register now for “Give Local Piedmont,” an annual fundraising campaign that has raised more than $9 million for local organizations over the past 10 years.

This year, the giving event will take place on Tuesday, May 14.

Nonprofits can begin registering now at the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation website: givelocalpiedmont.org.

Give Local Piedmont is sponsored by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation in partnership with the PATH Foundation.

The annual event is an opportunity for local nonprofits to raise money and spread the word about their missions.

The PATH Foundation has pledged to support all donations with “bonus” dollars as well as sponsor-driven prizes, according to an announcement on the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation’s website.

“Give Local Piedmont inspires community members to give BIG to the nonprofit organizations that are making our region stronger,” the announcement states.

Donors may begin making preevent donations on Tuesday, April 30.

ONGOING EVENTS Theater What: Fauquier Community Theatre presents “Driving Miss Daisy” When: Friday, March 8, to Sunday, March 24 Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: Tickets range $16 to $18 Reservations: 540-349-8760 Tickets: www.FCTstage.org Info: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday performances, March 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23; 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, March 10, 17 and 24 Writers What: We’re Mad for Women Writers When: All day Friday, March 1, to Sunday, March 31 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Crafts What: Teen Be a Maker Cart When: All day Monday, March 4, to Sunday, March 10 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Learn, create and make a project using the library’s craft and maker supplies Pictures What: Pi Day Picture Hunt for children of all ages When: All day Monday, March 11, to Sunday, March 17 Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton; John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall; and Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: Celebrate Pi Day by finding pictures of pies in exchange for a small prize Crafts What: Adult Be a Maker Cart When: All day Monday, March 11, to Sunday, March 17 Where: John Marshall Branch Library, 4133 Rectortown Road, Marshall and Bealeton Branch Library, 10977 Willow Drive, Bealeton Info: Learn, create and make a project

using the library’s BAM cart stocked with an assortment of craft and maker supplies Farmers market What: Warrenton Farmers Winter Market When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays to April 16 Where: 21 Main St. along 1st St., Warrenton Info: Vendors plus a curated selection of artists, artisans and food makers Planes What: WWII Warbird Hangar Tours for the family When: Every Saturday until April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

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

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

When: Meeting days and times vary Where: The Warrenton Meeting Place, 26 S. Third St., Warrenton Info: www.TWMP.org Food assistance What: Peas and Grace for those in need When: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Spiritual Care Support Ministries What: Support groups/counseling and

special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce and chronic illness When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed on Sunday Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv The S.E.E. Recovery Center What: Recovery-oriented groups, meetings and the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The S.E.E. Recovery Center, 710 U.S. Ave., Culpeper Info: 540-825-3366 or SEERecovery@ rrcsb.org Wednesday, March 6 Books What: Banned Books Book Club When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: The book club will meet every first Wednesday of every month; this month’s pick is “Almost Perfect,” by Biran Katcher; receive 10% off book club books when purchased at The Open Book ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Info: 540-718-8243 Conservation What: John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District Technical Committee meeting When: 11 a.m.

Where: 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 33, Warrenton Info: 540-422-8492 or Tricia Hailey, tricia. hailey@fauquiercounty.gov Thursday, March 7 ESL class What: English-as-a-second-language class See CALENDAR, page 13

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Fauquier Times | www.fauquier.com | March 6, 2024 CALENDAR, from page 12 presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Registration: 540-317-0505 or Ali Vivas, gededu22@gmail.com Info: Presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education Programs Tech What: Tech Time at the Library When: Noon to 2 p.m.

Where: Warrenton Central Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton Appointments: 540-422-8500 ext. 2; walkins will be accepted as time permits Info: Book a 30-minute session with the Tech Time volunteer and get some help with devices (smart phone, tablet or laptop); teaching and trouble-shooting only; no device repair Seniors What: Senior Supper for 55-plus When: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Cost: $7.65 Coffee and conversation What: Fellowship, encouragement, hope through conversation with others When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: 540-349-5814 Prayer What: Open Prayer Gathering When: Noon to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Spiritual Care Support Ministries, 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton Info: Personal prayer or for others; requests by calling 540-349-5814 or https://www. scsm.tv/contactus Exercise What: Tomba

When: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Also on Saturday, March 9 Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Info: Tom Sweitzer’s version of Zumba; 540687-6373 Friday, March 8 Story time What: Story Time for the Littles When: 11 to 11:30 Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Stories, songs and coloring; 540-8785358 Book signing What: Author Event with Shastri Akella When: 7 to 8 p.m.

Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: Meet the author and pick up a signed copy of “The Sea Elephants;” co-sponsored with Fauquier Pride; 540-878-5358 Bingo What: Middleburg Bingo Night for the community When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Cost: Tickets $45, includes bingo cards, dinner, raffle and a drink ticket Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/middleburg-bingo-nighttickets-795380012027 Info: Doors open at 6 p.m.; game starts at 6:45 p.m.; prizes for every round Book Cellar What: Books, movies and music for all ages; sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on Saturday, March 9 Where: John Barton Payne Building Basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447 See CALENDAR, page 18

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Student Art

These images were submitted by art teachers at Fauquier County schools.

Find ALL student art on our web page! Visit Fauquier.com/Site/ StudentArt, or scan the QR code.

Freddie Marier 11th Grade - Kettle Run HS

LeiLani LeDuff 5th Grade - MM Pierce ES

Annabelle Billow 11th Grade - Kettle Run HS

Geni Feno 12th Grade - Kettle Run HS

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KYLIE WILKERSON NAMED ATLANTIC 10 SOFTBALL ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Former Kettle Run pitcher and outfielder and current George Mason freshman Kylie Wilkerson was the Atlantic 10 Conference co-Rookie of the Week last week. In her first start on Feb. 24, Wilkerson pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just four hits in nine innings in a 1-0 win over UMBC. Wilkerson has a 2.18 ERA over 25.2 innings pitched.

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Shaw springs to his third straight high jump title

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Fauquier High’s record-setting high jumper Wyatt Shaw celebrated his third consecutive state title by bombarding the buffet at Golden Corral.

Shaw gobbled on chicken and ribs, going back for a third plate. For Shaw, treating himself to unlimited food came with no regrets.

“Now that we have a week-anda-half off track, there’s plenty of time to pig out and eat what I want,” quipped the finely conditioned Falcon senior who will high jump at the U.S. Naval Academy. “The desserts caught my eye,” he added.

Shaw cleared 6 feet, 6 inches last Tuesday at Liberty University to win the Class 3 state title. He won his first title a year ago at the 2023 Class 4 indoor meet at 6-4, then won outdoors by jumping 6-8 ½ to set a state record.

Seeded third entering this year’s high jump competition, Shaw felt confident. “My coach tells me, ‘People fold under pressure.’ I just have to execute what I’ve learned in training. Stay focused. I prepared heavily for that meet,” Shaw said.

Shaw jumped seven times en route to last week’s crown. He cleared 6-0 on his first jump, missed his first attempt at 6-2, then hit it. He got 6-4 on his first try. He cleared 6-6 on his third

PHOTO BY MEREDITH SHAW

Fauquier senior Wyatt Shaw (left) won the Class 3 high jump title last week, giving him three state titles in a row in the event. He and Cassidy Scott (right) were Falcon Winter Track MVPs. attempt, and no one else hit that height.

Fauquier was reclassified to Class 3 this year, but Shaw said the compe-

tition was right up there with Class 4. “It wasn’t easier,” Shaw said. “I met a whole bunch of new people,

Cassidy Scott’s legend grows

Cassidy Scott’s state titles

2024: 1,000 (Class 3 indoors); 1,600 (Class 3 indoors) 2023: 1,000 (Class 4 indoors); 1,600 (Class 4 indoors); 800 (Class 4 outdoors); 1,600 (Class 4 outdoors) 2022: 800 meters (Class 4 outdoors); 1,600 (Class 4 outdoors)

With eight state titles, Fauquier running star moves closer to Bowman

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Eight state titles may not be enough for Cassidy Scott.

After winning two more last Tuesday, the talented Fauquier High senior continues to cement her legacy as the Falcons’ most decorated runner since Sarah Bowman, who won 15 titles in track and cross country before graduating in 2005.

With the spring season still ahead, Scott now has eight titles and is probably favored for a few more. She won the 1,000- and 1,600-meters at the Class 3 indoor track meet Feb. 26-27 at Liberty University and set Class 3 state championship records in both events.

Scott also owns the Class 4 indoor and outdoor state championship record in the 1,600, set last year.

“I’m excited to be able to reach these goals that I’ve set for myself,” said Scott, who will run at the University of North Carolina next season. “It’s really fun to be able to have those titles under my belt. I work hard for it, so it really shows the effort that I put into my sport.”

Last week, Scott won the 1,000 in 2:53.55 and the 1,600 in 4:58.16, topping the previous state marks of 2:57.46 by Cave Spring’s Katie Fortner in the 1,000 and 4:49.63 by Blacksburg’s Bonnie Angermeier in the 1,600, both set in 2014.

“You don’t always get an athlete that can dominate like she does,” Fauquier coach Quentin Jones

which is awesome. Some guys can jump pretty high, so I had to prepare for some good jumpers.”

The key to every successful jump is a little routine Shaw tells himself.

“I make sure I push off the ground, and stay patient rising through the air, then hitting my back bend,” he said.

His father Danny, an FHS science teacher, and mom Meredith, were at states. Shaw’s grandparents also came up from Charlotte, N.C. Since Shaw also competes in the long jump, 200 meters and two relays, the family spent 11 hours at the state meet.

Shaw is getting excited for the next stage of his life at the U.S. Naval Academy.

He said Navy’s high jump coach contacted him in May 2023 asking if he was interested. “I told him it was the top school I was looking at. I visited in October and fell in love with it,” he said.

Shaw said he started the application process after Navy reached out last spring.

“I still had a lot of work to do to be admitted. Just because you are being recruited, they don’t waive the standards,” said Shaw.

The 5-foot-10, 155-pound senior plans on winning state high jump title No. 4 before he graduates in four months.

“I want to hold my streak of being a state champion,” he said.

PHOTO BY GRACE M. JONES

Fauquier senior Cassidy Scott won the 1,000 and 1,600 meters at the Class 3 indoor state track meet last week, running her total of state titles to eight. said. “My dad and I were in the racehorse business. My dad used to say, ‘It’s always nice to have the big horse in the stable, the one that you know is going to put food on a table.’”

Scott’s achievements are only matched by Fauquier legend Sarah Bowman, who became a ninetime all-American and four-time NCAA champi-

on at the University of Tennessee.

In the 1,000, Scott edged Fluvanna County’s Sophie Farley and Kettle Run’s Suzanna Mancini by three seconds in a tight race that saw all three finish under the previous state record. The three got out to a relatively equal start before Scott hit her stride in the second half of the race.

“I didn’t expect all of us to run under three minutes like that,” Scott said. “Suzanna got to the front really fast and I knew I wanted position of the track, so I got ahead of her and knew as long as I was in the front, I could go from there and race until the end.”

The 1,600 wasn’t nearly as tight as Scott took the early lead and never let up, winning by eight seconds over Monticello’s Ryan Davidson.

“I wanted to get to the front and make anyone who wanted to go with me go with me right from the beginning,” Scott said.

“She got the lead in both races and she set the tempo for everyone else,” Jones added. “The girls were on her and then she gradually got stronger and stronger and pulled away to solidify the win.”

Scott, who chose UNC over the University of Tennessee, Virginia Tech and Liberty University, committed in the fall after being recruited by the Tar Heels for years.

“I knew that was where I wanted to be,” Scott said.

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What to consider when buying your first home

By Carmen Rivera Congratulations! You’ve decided to buy a home! This exciting time in your life can also feel stressful because of the many questions you might have. However, tackling these tasks might help you feel more prepared for the home-buying process.

have that information lined up ahead of time. In addition, you’ll want to review your credit score and talk to a lender about getting pre-approved before you start looking for a home.

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• Research payment assistance programs specifically available for first-time home buyers.

• Create a budget to break down home-related expenses for which you will be responsible.

• Understand your wants vs. needs for a home.

• Prepare all necessary paperwork ahead of time to help the buying process go more smoothly.

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There are various programs available for first-time homebuyers that can assist you with paying for your first house. Down payment assistance loans and grants can help offset the significant cost associated with making a down payment on a home. Tax deductions and closing assistance programs are also available to help a first-time home buyer with financing.

Have you created a budget for mortgage payments and other housing costs?

Laws prevent lenders from making home loans that exceed 35% of your monthly income. The general rule of thumb is to not exceed 28% of your gross monthly income, according to Forbes. To figure out what that looks like for your circumstances, set up a budget that includes housing costs as a line item along with other monthly bills and regular living expenses. You’ll also want to factor in things like homeowners insurance, any homeowner’s association fees and home maintenance costs.

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As a homeowner, you’ll be responsible for managing more than just a mortgage payment. Things like fixing leaky pipes, clearing overflowing gutters, winterizing and lawn care are just some routine projects homeowners might have to address. That may also influence what type of home you look for. Can you live with a fixer-upper, or do you prefer a move-in ready home? Do you possess the ability to make certain fixes, or will you need to hire out basic maintenance?

Have you saved enough for a down payment?

While you may be able to get some assistance for your down payment, you might want to figure out if you’ve saved enough to fully cover a down payment. If you’re unable to put 20% down toward the cost of your home, you may be responsible for private mortgage insurance depending on your type of mortgage.

Have you thought about wants and needs?

Wants and needs related to homeownership can vary from person to person. Make a list, including a variety of things that are important to

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Homes can be listed in different ways by sellers; the most common being with a real estate agent or for sale by owner. Some buyers work with a real estate agent to help find the right home and facilitate this negotiation, while others handle these steps on their own. If you find a house you like, you’ll make an offer and likely go through a negotiation process before the sale is finalized.

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For many people, buying a home for the first time is a big decision and accomplishment. Consider talking to a State Farm® agent to learn more about home and property insurance and what might be the best coverage to help protect it.

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Despite Ament’s 19 points, Highland boys fall in state final

By Peter Brewington

who got off to a slow start before finishing with 19 points.

Highland won its first title last year as the No. 1 seed, going 30-3 and edging Miller School 42-40 in a thrilling finale. Despite Saturday’s loss, it was another banner year for Highland (24-12), which continues to attract top talent to Warrenton.

In recent years Duke recruit Patrick Ngongba and Connecticut recruit Isaiah Abraham played at Highland, as well as numerous oth-

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Miller School got revenge against Highland School in Saturday’s VISAA Division II boys basketball state championship, downing the Hawks 64-44 in Richmond.

Miller came in as the No. 1 seed and showed why, displaying a deep and well-rounded squad. They hit nine 3-pointers and never trailed, building leads of 7-0 early and 28-14 at halftime. Highland got as close as seven in the third quarter.

Using strong defense, Miller limited the slashing tendencies of Highland guards Julian Rivera, Jeremiah Gorham and Chance Perkins, and played strong harassing coverage on 6-foot-9 Highland star Nate Ament,

PHOTO BY DAVE HENRICKSON

Nate Ament and the No. 2- seeded Highland Hawks lost to No. 1 Miller School 64-44 in Saturday’s VISAA Division II championship game in Richmond.

er future NCAA Division I players.

Angelo Brizzi, who played a year at Villanova and is now at Davidson, led the Hawks from 2019 to 2021.

The latest star recruit is the multi-talented Ament, a deadly outside shooter and wing player. In his first season at Highland since transferring in from Colgan High in Manassas, the 6-9 junior is considered the No. 14 player in the USA according to one scouting service and the No. 1 junior in Virginia. He has offers from Duke, Virginia and Maryland.

“Nate is so versatile. He knows how to adapt to what the game needs from him. He’s a special kid and extremely, extremely humble across all fronts,” said coach Logan Miller.

Fauquier girls take fourth, boys ninth at state indoor track meet

By Matthew Proctor

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Behind state titles from Cassidy Scott and Wyatt Shaw, the Fauquier High girls took fourth with the boys tied for ninth at last week’s Class 3 state indoor track meet.

Scott won the 1,000- and 1,600-meters, while Stephanie Clark took third in the shot put and Mackenzie Hodul fourth in the high jump for the girls. For the boys, Shaw won the high jump and took eighth in the long jump, Zach Seidel took second in the 55 hurdles and Dylan Damer was sixth in the pole vault.

“It was a good Fauquier day,” coach Quentin

Jones said. “Overall, we had a really great meet. The kids were ready for business and they competed.”

The Kettle Run boys and girls both finished 18th behind third place finishes from Owen Mullins in the 3,200, Suzanna Mancini in the 1,000, the girls 4x400 relay team and the boys 4x800 relay team.

Elsewhere, Liberty’s Aidan Neidich took second in the 500 at the Class 4 meet, finishing in 1:07.67 behind Warhill’s Josh Martin (1:06.15).

Seidel won the 55 hurdle prelims and improved his time in the final but finished second at 7.73 behind William Byrd’s DeShawn Austin (7.69). In the pole vault, Damer cleared 13-feet, 6-inches on his second attempt but couldn’t get over 14-0, leaving him sixth.

In the shot put, Clark reached 35-05 on her

sixth and final throw to leap from fifth to third, while Hodul cleared 5-0 on her second attempt in the high jump to finish fourth.

For the Cougars, Mancini took third in the 1,000 (2:56.9) behind Scott and Fluvanna County’s Sophie Farley in a fast race that saw each of the top three beat the Class 3 state championship record of 2:57.46.

Mullins finished third in the 3,200 (9:34.79), less than a second ahead of Abingdon’s Gregory Poisson. Mullins and Poisson were stride-forstride entering the final 200-meters, but a 32.67 split to end it gave Mullins the edge.

Mullins’ closing split was the fastest split of the final.

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William F. Rossi Successor Tr. to Christopher J. Goetz, 5027 Godwin’s Landing Drive, Remington. $430,000 RKKJ Enterprises LLC to Jennifer Russell, 1.9389 acres at 13246 Silver Hill Road near Bealeton. $470,000 Rockwood Homes Inc. to Marsha I. Wherry, 8.9787 acres at 11707 Morgansburg Road, Bealeton. $775,000 Terry L. Hundley to Ian Wise, Townhouse at 6184 Newton Lane, Bealeton. $402,500 Center District Charmaine Dunn to Kiran Gujju, 343 Preston Drive, Warrenton. $750,000 Fauquier Medical Center LLC to 253 Veterans Drive MOB LLC, Conveyance of Improvements only, portion of 2.6708 acres at 253 Veterans Drive, Warrenton. $9,100,000 Fauquier Long-Term Care LLC to 360 Hospital Drive LTC LLC, 4.8000 acres at 360 Hospital Hill, Warrenton. $12,000,000 Fauquier Medical Center LLC to 419 Holiday Court MOB LLC, 4.0812 acres at 419 Holiday Court, Warrenton. $10,400,000 Fauquier Medical Center LLC to 550 Hos-

pital Drive MOB LLC, Conveyance of Improvements only, portion of 2.0738 acres at 550 Hospital Drive, Warrenton. $3,600,000 NVR Inc. to Christopher Robert McClaugherty, 1.0291 acres at 3119 Forestdale Drive, Warrenton. $917,270 Scott District Fauquier Long-Term Care LLC to 6735 Suffield Lane LTC LLC, 3.154 acres at 6735 Suffield Lane, Warrenton. $29,400,000 NVR Inc. to Christopher Abrego, 0.9032 acre at 9905 Thoroughbred Road, Warrenton/New Baltimore. $968,825 Richard W. Purrington Jr. to Daniel M. Trevino, 5452 Westfield Court near Warrenton. $1,165,000 Greater Cotland LLC to Stephen Alden Ralls Jr., 51.7628 acres on Burrland Drive, The Plains. $1,300,000 Marshall District Joseph E. Kent to Rancho De La Ley LLC, 20.4674 acres at 11723 Crest Hill Road, Hume. $2,550,000 Old Salem Community Development LLC

to Teresa W. McGuinn, 7061 Osborn Court, Marshall. $623,760 Timothy James Parris to Nicholas John Stanoch, 7.300 acres at 6495 Rattlesnake Branch Road, Marshall. $746,500 Nancy Getreu to Zachary H. Conord, 22.3252 acres at 7471 Keith Road, 0.4878 acre, 0.866 acre and 1.8775 acres off Keith Road, near Warrenton. $832,500 Travis Lane to John Del Pizzo, 5 acres at 9481 Walsingham Lane near Marshall. $720,000 Gilbert A. Edwards to Matthew McShurley, 2.34 acres on Sage Road, Markham and 5.2514 acres at 11399 Old Sage Road, The Plains. $140,000 Main Street Heritage LLC to Julie Niven, 5.000 acres at 7612 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall. $621,000 Greenlove Investments LLC to 8390 Main LLC, 0.3241 acre at 8390 West Main Street, Marshall. $650,000 Roger P. Osborne to Abigail Marie Frings, 1.73263 acres at 9693 Crest Hill Road near Marshall. $595,000

18 CALENDAR/OBITUARIES CALENDAR, from page 13 Ballet What: Virginia National Ballet- ”Cinderella” When: 7:30 p.m. Also on Saturday, March 9, and Sunday, March 10 Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $65, $55, $45, $35, $25 Reservations: 703-993-7550 Info: Performed by the Manassas Ballet Theatre; orchestra collaborate with the Voce Chamber Singers Networking What: Coffee and Commerce at Starbucks When: 8 to 9 a.m.

Where: Starbucks, 11830 Hall St., Bealeton Cost: Coffee, pastries and breakfast items are available for purchase Info: Informal networking while enjoying a copy of coffee; mingle with fellow business professionals and community members Saturday, March 9 Open Mic What: March Open Mic Night for poets, comedians, singers, musicians and storytellers When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: The Open Book, 104 Main St., Warrenton Info: 540-878-5358; the first 30 minutes of each event (6 to 6:30 p.m.) will be guaranteed family-friendly Flowers What: Virginia’s Daffodil Tale When: 9 a.m. to noon Where: Oak Spring Garden Foundation, The Granary, 8614 Mill Reef Road, Upperville Cost: $30 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ virginias-daffodil-tale-tickets-803945040257 Info: Learn about the history of daffodils in Virginia, presented by horticulturalist and plant historian Sara Van Beck Workshop What: Invasive Plant Species-Management and Control When: 9 a.m. to noon Where: Rokeby Farm, Quadrangle Classroom, 8622 Mill Reef Road, Middleburg Cost: $25 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ invasive-plant-species-management-andcontrol-tickets-796045121387 Info: Workshop led by Oak Spring Garden Foundation staff members; participants will learn several treatment methods for managing invasive plant species Geology What: Geology of the Piedmont Tour for adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Registration: 540-341-3651 Info: Meet at Clifton Institute at 9 a.m. and carpool to Front Royal to start the tour Nature What: Walk with a Naturalist for adults and children 12 and up with an adult When: 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Registration: 540-341-3651 Info: Bring water/snacks and dress for the weather Fair What: Transitions and Disability Fair for the community When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Fauquier High School, 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton Info: 540-347-6100 Racing What: Messick’s 5k Run When: 9 a.m. to noon Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton Cost: $30 Tickets: https://www.runsignup.com/Race/

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VA/Bealeton/MessicksXCountryMarket5K Info: Race around the fields of the farm to benefit “Feed my Sheep” local food bank Tour What: Trades of Historic Warrenton Walking Tour Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries When: 11 a.m.

Where: Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail, 10 Ashby St., Warrenton Cost: $10 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ Center, Matthew Aubrey Shea, age 38 of ChantillyClayton VirginiaScott Emery was born in RockvilleRoger L. Soper (7 trades-of-historic-warrenton-walking-touron 5/27/54 to Robert Earle Emery peacefully and Joyce on Novem and formerly of Warrenton Virginia, died NY suddenly on tickets-844927369507 Emery. in to some Friday 10 November 2023 in Reston. He Davis was born in His family relocated to Warrenton Smiley and Info: The tour takes to the side streets of OldMaryland on 11 January 1985 tothe earlyand 1960's and he attended Fauquier County Columbia Karen Walter & Mary Elle Town to learn the location of businesses such of Warrenton. Matthew is survived schoolsbyand Philip Shea hisGermanna College.

Plains, VA where he as mills, merchants, tinsmiths, carpenters, HeClaire, met Wendy Payne in 1974, wed in 1975, and the U.S wife of 14 years Diane (Nowell), children He joined wagon and harness makers, barbers, theyMichael made their home on the family MP farmwith nearthe 465th Nora,tailors, and Brandon, his parents, his brothers blacksmiths and other trade businesses; Marshall.hisClay was a loving husband, (Warrenton) and Christopher (Richmond), untilfather, 1970. He me wear comfortable walking shoesmaternal grandparents Lawrence and Evelyn grandfather, to so Brown brother, uncle, mentor and friend in 1972 in Warrento manycousins, until his death on 2/4/24 at Fairfax Hospital.

(Stuart Florida), and numerous aunts, uncles, New Baltimore F.D Star gazing was filled with outdoor activities cousins. He was predeceasedHisbyboyhood his moved and to Bealeton, What: C.M. Crockett Park Publicand Nightsecond for his joys were time spent exploring nature and daughter Maria Danielle Shea and his paternal theirfishing children Roger all ages Longmade his grandparents Aubrey and Francine Shea. with both his grandfathers in Mississippi and Smiley When: 7 to 11 p.m.

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Clay earned the rank of Eagle Scout and Matthew attended Christopher Newport University retired to Culpeper Where: C.M. Crockett Park, 10066 Rogues became an adult leader. where he was the President, Treasurer, and Worship Minister of Catholic on the farm, fishing Road, Midland andtowas Campus Ministries 2004-2007, and where he met his future Clay wife. was He employed by Fairfax Countyand the casino, Info: View the wonders offrom the universe recognizedhefor his dedication to tree preservation in with the graduated in 2007 with a Bachelors in Foreign Relations.

After graduating, telling tales through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers; thespending 1980's. He then worked in sales and management worked for several Northern Virginia government contracting firms, family and friends. dress warmly; don’t have to be a member of in the green industry and consulted on developments beautification projects, Soper of almost the last seven years as a business intelligence analyst at Akima in Herndon.

He leavesand behind his wife LouAnn the club to attend; no pets allowed and small.

Hisgames knowledge and passion for II, theand natural were lifelong Matthew was an avid reader, enjoyedlarge playing strategy with of friends, Soper his world wife Nancy of Elkwood, V Sunday, March 10 and, recently, virtual reality and he video becamegaming, a practitioner of organic Continuing use his gift of model building, but more than horticulture.

Charles Town, WV. toFive grandchildrenShy service in He retirement, he became bus driver and trainer for Fauquier County Concert anything he loved his role as husband and father. was an Eagle Scout afrom Elizabeth & Alexander Hooper.

Sister Doroth School transportation. theGreen, students, teaching otherand their What: troopParagon 957 inPhilharmonia Warrenton,Presents and graduated Public from Fauquier HS in 2003. Connecting Matthew with Teresa her and husband Speedy, drivers the wit same, him joy. He Richard always made sureWilliams that every “American could findDebuts” the humor in almost any situation, and to hisdo quick wasbrought surprising andgreatNephew "Dickie" of Bealeton, student's school day started and ended with a big When: funny.5 p.m.

Hesmile. had such a way about him that everyone w an involved, attentive and lovingoffather to their children, thedearly. late Dr. A Mass Christian Burial wasMain celebratedHeat was Corpus Christi Roman Catholic him. We will all miss him Where: GraceofEpiscopal Church, 6507 Andrewand Emery and hisiswife Jen, and Church in Aldie on Wednesday 22 November, internment alongside hisdaughter Erica Emery Peterman and her St., The Plains husband Shane.Beloved Grandsons Albert and Paul Emery were lights of his life and he daughter Maria Brightview Cemetery in Warrenton. husband, father, Cost: $35 adult, $15instudent, free for thoroughly enjoyed planning son, and brother, he will be greatly missed.

The family asks traveling, for prayers for the new adventures and exploring the Pacific children under 18 eternal https://www.paragonphilharmonia. rest of Matthew's immortal soul. Northwest with Erica, Shane and Wendy.

Tickets: Clay was a former lay leader, lay speaker and trustee at Marshall United org/event-details-american-debuts Methodist Church. In 2006 he encountered our Lord Jesus on a mountaintop, Info: Crossover artist Jesus Florido presents Obituaries and he became an enthusiastic leader, mentor, sponsor and friend to many dear new works for violin and strings alongside people through the Walk to Emmaus. His quiet and gentle nature will remain in masterworks of the chamber orchestra the hearts of all whose lives he touched. repertoire A memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Marshall Concert United Methodist Church.

What: Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington Bertha Mae Nelson, 83,contributions of Warrenton, Virginia Memorial may be made to Marshall United Methodist Church.

When: 3 to 5 p.m. peacefully passedOnline away condolences at home onmay November 30,www.moserfuneralhome.com. be made at Where: Emmanuel Church Parish House, 2023.

The youngest of eight children, she was born at Obituaries 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg home on Cedar Hill Farm near Broad Run, Virginia Cost: Suggested donation $20 to the late C.E. Wiser and Betty Elizabeth Wiser, Registration: 540-687-6297 née Taylor.

Always fun-loving, she loved to dance and listen to Reading bluegrass What: Paws to Read with K-9 Caring Angels music. Mae was a longtime member of Bethel United Methodist Church where sheLynn sang Bruce in Reeves, 75, of Marshall, VA died for children ages 5 to 10 the choir as a teenager. peacefully at home on Saturday, February 24, 2024 When: 2 to 3 p.m.

She is survived by her two sons, Williamin R.the (Karen) presence of his family.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Nelson of Warrenton, and Robert E. Nelson of born in Jackson, MS in 1948 to Paul Lynn was Willow St., Bealeton Jeffersonton, Virginia. She is also survived and by Vetaher Grace Reeves. He was their second child, Cost: Free grandchildren, Josh (Megan) Henry, of Woodstock, brother to Martha Lou, who died when Lynn was Info: Read aloud to trained and certified Va and Vanessa (Paul) Wallace of Lady Smith; and 6 six years old. therapy dogs; a caregiver must be present; a nephews life was multi-faceted. He taught history at signed permission slip is requiredgreat grandchildren, along with numerous Lynn's and nieces.

Bogue Chitto High School for a year and helped Seminar She was preceded in death by her husband William guide that academic institution through the initial, What: The Warrenton Cemetery-200 Years Margaret, Nancy, and her brothers W. Nelson, her sisters Mollie, Bessie, Walter, difficult days of desegregation. He then joined the ofGeorge, Monuments Mysteries and and Raymond.

Air Force and subsequently served his country for 23 When: to 4 p.m.will receive friends on Thursday, December 7,2023 from The2 family 6 toas8pm years a pilot, nuclear missile officer, intelligence Where: John Barton Home, Payne Building, 2 Court Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186. at Moser Funeral 233 Broadview officer, and as a liaison to the FBI securing our House Square, Warrenton A Funeral will follow on Friday, December 2023 atinfrastructure.

11:00 am at Lynn Bethelalso owned a restaurant and developed a nation's8, critical Info: Hosted by the Warrenton United Methodist Church,Antiquarian 6903 Blantyrehousing Rd., Warrenton, Interment will subdivisionVA. while based in Cheyenne, WY. Society; explore area’s culturalCemetery, history; 5370 Trapp follow at LittletheGeorgetown Branch Rd,his Broad Run, VA. Lynn met Carla, future wife, when they were each stationed at Osan Air lightOnline refreshments provided; opportunity to at Base, condolences may be expressed moserfuneralhome.com.

Korea. After a mere six months overlap, Lynn was reassigned stateside; take a self-guided tour through the cemetery Carla remained for another six months. In a world sans the Internet, they Tuesday, March 12 sustained a long-distance relationship for three years before being able to wed and begin a blissful marriage, 39 years and three months in duration.

Community Lynn was deeply involved in three community organizations: the Orlean What: Encompass Community Supports Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, the Orlean Community Trail System, Board Meeting (formerly known as and the Chain Saw Posse.

Rappahannock Rapidan Community He was deeply loved by all who knew him for his selflessness, willingness to Services) help, and his perpetually cheerful and infectious demeanor. To know him was to When: 1 p.m. be blessed.

Where: Encompass Community Supports, Lynn is survived by his wife Carla D. Bass; his two adult children, Sarah and 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper Eric; and nine grandchildren.

Info: Individuals with disabilities who require A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Orlean Baptist special assistance to attend and participate Church.

Inurnment followed at Culpeper National Cemetery. should contact Tammy Keaton at 540-825Lynn requested that in lieu of flowers, family and friends donate to Heartland 3100, ext. 3146 Hospice, the staff of which took amazing care of both Lynn and Carla during these most difficult months. Donations can be placed at https://app.etapestry.co m/onlineforms/GentivaFoundation/GHS.html.

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Douglas Wayne McFarland Douglas Wayne McFarland, 67, of Catlett, Virginia, passed away on Sunday March 3, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.

Wayne was born December 22 ,1956 to Dallas and Margaret McFarland in Charlottesville. After graduating from Fauquier High School in 1975, he went on to help his father operate their family-owned trucking business, McFarland Trucking Inc. Married to his loving wife, Barbara, in 1989, they went on to have three children - Dallas, Amanda, and Natalie.

Wayne loved to spend his time in nature, hunting and fishing with his son. He was a huge fan of NASCAR and Redskins football, even when they were losing. He had an incredible work ethic, a great sense of humor, and did everything to give his family a beautiful life. He will be dearly missed.

Wayne is survived by his wife, his three children, his son-in-law, Garth Kendrick, his sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Gary Sisk of Chapin, South Carolina, and his beautiful grand-daughter Tabitha Rose Hendrick.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2pm Friday, March 8, 2024 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA, 20186. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Bethsaida United Methodist Cemetery, 1014 Ridgeview RD, Brightwood, VA, 22715.

Flower arrangements may be sent to Moser Funeral Home.

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John Edward Mullins John Edward Mullins, age 73, of Rixeyville, VA passed unexpectedly on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, VA. He was born on September 3rd, 1950, in Grundy, Virginia, son of the late, John & Bernice Mullins.

John is survived by his two children, John E. Mullins II & wife, Christy, of Nokesville, VA and Jason L. Mullins & his fiancé, Jennifer Terna of Warrenton, VA and former wife Linda M. Liddle; three brothers, Carl 'Buck' Mullins, David Mullins & his wife, Julee and James 'Tony' Mullins & his wife, Kitty, all of Cumberland, VA and two sisters, Judith Willis of Fluvanna, VA and Sandra Holt & husband, Gary of Powhatan, VA; grandchildren, Blaine, Kamryn, Garrett and Cyril Mullins, John E. Mullins III and Claire Anne Mullins. John is also survived by many nieces and nephews; extended family and friends and a great granddaughter is on the way.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his two sisters-in-law; Tilda J. Mullins & Joyce S. Mullins and his brother-in-law, Farrell Willis.

The family will receive visitors on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, from 9:30am to 10:30 am at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave. in Warrenton, VA. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2nd , 2024, at 10:30 am in the Moser Funeral Home Chapel followed by interment at Stonewall Memory Gardens.

Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com

Aubrey Leon Oliver, Sr.

Aubrey Leon Oliver, Sr., 71, of Manassas, VA, passed February 22, 2024.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, 11:00 am, at Dale City Christian Church, 14022 Lindendale Road, Woodbridge, VA, 22193.

Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

DEATH IN ANOTHER STATE It’s not uncommon to transfer a deceased person’s remains from one city or state to another for interment. Many people request burial in their hometown or alongside family, and a death can also happen while out of town or on vacation. If your loved one dies away from home, the first step is to contact a local funeral home to receive the body. The funeral home will obtain the body from the local hospital or morgue for embalming, which is required by most states before sending or receiving remains. Then the local and destination funeral homes will arrange for transportation of the body from one location to another after obtaining a burial transmit permit.

MOSER FUNERAL HOME has served Fauquier County and the surrounding areas since 1836. We are proud of our heritage of service to the community.

As funeral service has changed since our founding, our company has endeavored to meet these changing needs. Our spacious facility with ample parking offers two chapels, family rooms, parlors, and an on-site crematory. To learn about our services, please call (540) 347-3431. We are conveniently located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We’ll also tell you about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, just outside of Warrenton.

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 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): Special Use Permit (SUP) 2023-04 W.C. Taylor Middle School – the Applicant/Owner, Fauquier County School Board, is requesting a SUP per Article 3-4.9.3 of the Zoning Ordinance for an expansion in excess of 10,000 square feet to an existing middle school. The subject parcel is located in the Public-Semi Public (PSP) District of the Town of Warrenton Zoning Ordinance and is designated in the Greenway and Makers Character District as Public/Semi Public Non-Intensive on the Future Land Use Map. The subject parcel (GPIN 6984-48-7973-000) is located at 350 E. Shirley Avenue on approximately 39.1805 acres. The Applicant is seeking a waiver from Article 2-19 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow multiple retaining walls in excess of six feet.

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. The Planning Commission may make a recommendation to the Town Council, which will hold a public hearing at a later date. 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 desires to make its programs, services, facilities, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations or auxiliary services, please contact the Town as far in advance as possible.

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

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

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

A Joint Public Hearing will be held by the Town Council and Planning Commission of the Town of The Plains on March 18, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. at 6451 Main Street, The Plains, Va 20198 on the Request of Shawn Malone, Bistro@The Porch, 6483 Main Street, The Plains, Va for a Special Use Permit to operate a restaurant seating 65, Parcel ID #6989-97-5792.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ019398-01-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re MORA AYALA, KATHERYN AYALA GALVAN, ROSA /v. MORA ARIAS, RONALD The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY KATHERYN MORA AYALA It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant (X). MORA ARIAS, RONAL appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 05-03-2024; 8:30 AM Honorable Janine M. Saxe, Judge

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE# JJ018944-03-00; 04-00 FAUQUIER COUNTY J&DR-JUVENILE ( ) General District County (X) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re LEARY, JASON RIKKI BROWN, LEVI BROWN /v. MICHAEL LEARY The object of this suit is to: ESTABLISH CUSTODY It is ORDERED that (X) the defendant ( ). appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 04-15-2024; 9:00 AM Honorable Melissa N. Cupp, Judge

NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE §64.2-550 Having been requested by Robert deT. Lawrence IV, counsel for the Estate of Judy Lynn Miller, deceased (Court File No. CWF2023-193), to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands, I, Patricia A. Woodward, Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, hereby notify all interested persons that I have fixed March 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., as the time and my office at 31 S. Second Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 as the place, for receiving proof of debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent's estate pursuant to Virginia Code §64.2-550.

On this March 1, 2024, I have caused this notice (1) to be posted on the public government website for the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia and (2) to be published in the March 6, 2024 issue of the Fauquier Times, a newspaper having general circulation in Fauquier County, Virginia. Both of these dates are more than ten days before the date stated above for receiving proof of debts and demands.

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

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

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

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The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in the Warrenton Town Hall at 21 Main 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. AMEND FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE SECTION 8-29.2 - An amendment to Fauquier County Code Section 8-29.2 to create “computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center” and “automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, & other motor vehicles” as UL^ ZLWHYH[L JSHZZPÄJH[PVUZ VM [HUNPISL WLYZVUHS WYVWLY[` MVY [H_H[PVU W\YWVZLZ ;YHJ` ( .HSSLOY :[HɈ 2. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-23-021301, LOIS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT & RESCUE SQUAD INC. (OWNER/APPLICANT) – LOIS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT – An application for a *H[LNVY` :WLJPHS ,_JLW[PVU [V L_WHUK [OL L_PZ[PUN 7\ISPJ :HML[` Facility. The property is located at 12067 Marsh Road, Bealeton, CeKHY 9\U +PZ[YPJ[ 705 *YPZ[PU >PZL :[HɈ 3. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-24-021435 – PLANNED COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (PCID) ¶ ( AVUPUN 6YKPUHUJL ;L_[ (TLUKTLU[ [V (Y[PJSL 7HY[ 7SHUULK *VTTLYJPHS 0UK\Z[YPHS +L]LSVWTLU[ +PZ[YPJ[ 7*0+ [V HTLUK \ZLZ HUK HWWYV]HS WYVJLZZLZ PU [OL 7*0+ 6]LYSH` +PZ[YPJ[ /VSS` 4LHKL :[HɈ *VWPLZ VM [OL HIV]L ÄSLZ HYL H]HPSHISL MVY YL]PL^ I` JVU[HJ[PUN [OL )VHYK VM :\WLY]PZVYZ» VɉJL 4VUKH` [OYV\NO -YPKH` ! H T [V !

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