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March 9, 2022

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A dialysis center on West Shirley Avenue in Warrenton is facing legal action from its landlord and a neighboring tenant over an alleged toxic mold issue they say poses a health risk for patients and staff in the building.

But two separate investigations have reached different conclusions about the severity of the mold problem.

The owner of the building, Carriage

Lane Complex LLC, and a neighboring tenant in the building, Warrenton Oxygen Wellness, are suing Warrenton Dialysis over what they claim is extensive mold growth – including black mold – caused by leaking water in the dialysis center. And both companies are asking a circuit judge to issue an emergency injunction that will allow the property owner to enter the facility and repair the damage.

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Fauquier Times Staff Writer

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Cammie Fuller, appropriately dressed as the Cat in the Hat, talks to children at a Dr. Suess celebration on March 2 at The Open Book on Main Street in Warrenton. See page 8.

At an hour-long work session Tuesday morning, members of the Warrenton Town Council generally agreed that “parklets” and

weekly street closures should return to Old Town Warrenton this year. Those initiatives are two of the most popular elements of the town’s efforts to increase tourism during See MAIN ST., page 5

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COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, March 8 New cases of coronavirus

Virginia: 520 Monday; 7-day average of 1,177 Fauquier: 1 Monday; 7-day average of 12; 12,834 cases to date New cases data is from Monday, March 7.

Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests)

Virginia: 5.9% Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District: 5.3% Perspective: The Centers for Disease Control reports that the positivity rating for Fauquier County is at 6.6%.

New hospitalizations

Virginia: 9 on Monday; 7-day average is 49 Fauquier: 0 on Monday; 93 so far in 2022; 443 since the beginning of the pandemic New hospitalizations data is from Monday, March 7.

New deaths

Virginia: 17 Monday; 7-day average is 41 Fauquier: None on Monday; 137 to date New deaths data is from Monday, March 7.

Rates of transmission

Fauquier: Low (Rate of cases per 100,000 is 125; percent positivity is 6.6%) Perspective: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revamped its COVID-19 transmission metrics to focus on

COVID-19 hospitalizations rather than cases -- Fauquier is rated “low” according to the new guidelines, which means masks are no longer recommended indoors.

A statement from the CDC specifically affects school buses: “Effective Feb. 25, CDC does not require wearing masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/childcare programs.”

Vaccinations

Virginia: 81% of population have received one dose; 72.2% are fully vaccinated; 35% have received a booster Fauquier: 75.8% of population have received one dose; 69.6% are fully vaccinated; 31% have received a booster Breakthrough cases The VDH reports that between Jan. 17, 2021, and Feb. 26, there have been 166,742 breakthrough cases of COVID-19 in fully vaccinated people (2.7% of vaccinated people); 4,145 fully vaccinated people have been hospitalized (0.067% of vaccinated people); and there have been 1,685 deaths in fully vaccinated people (0.0273% of fully vaccinated people).

The VDH website says that unvaccinated people have developed COVID-19 at a rate 4.3 times higher than fully vaccinated people, and 1.9 times higher than partially vaccinated people.

Source: Virginia Department of Health, unless otherwise noted.

Some COVID-19 restrictions lifted at Fauquier Hospital

As COVID-19 community transmission levels continue to decline, Fauquier Health announced March 4 that visitation restrictions for the Emergency Department, Family Birthing Center and second floor and third floor inpatients have been largely lifted. Limited visitation restrictions still apply to outpatient and procedural areas within the hospital and in the Intensive Care Unit.

More about updates to the visitation policy may be found at: https://www.fauquierhealth.org.

Some precautions remain in place throughout the hospital.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that healthcare settings follow more stringent infection prevention and control guidance, which includes masking for all to reduce the spread of illness. At this time, Fauquier Health will still require patients, providers, employees and visitors to wear masks inside Fauquier Health facilities.

Upon entering the hospital, visitors may expect to receive an approved visitation sticker; it must be worn visibly at all times.

The front entrance will be open Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Outside of the main entrance hours, the ED entrance will be available for entry.

Sarah Cubbage, spokeswoman for Fauquier Health, said, “We will continue to evaluate our policies based on CDC guidance and the evolving situation in our community and will share any updates as we have them.”

Fauquier Head Start still requiring mask-wearing for students and staff

By Daniel Berti

Fauquier Head Start has remained COVID-19 free.

Social distancing and mask use have been mandatory since the pandemic started.

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Students and staff at Fauquier County’s Head Start program will continue to wear masks at school even as masking rules have been relaxed by state and federal health agencies, according to the program’s executive director Pat Washington.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines on mask wearing on Feb. 25. But Washington told the Fauquier Times on Friday that the federal Office of Head Start is continuing its rule on mask wearing “inside Head Start buildings, classrooms and vehicles owned, leased or arranged by Head Start program” for the time being.

“Fauquier Community Action Committee Head Start is still requiring that children and staff continue to wear masks,” Washington said.

The continuation of the masking requirement at local Head Start programs appears to be temporary, however.

Dawn Ault, executive director of the Virginia Head Start Association, said in an email to Jake Ritchie, a concerned Fauquier County parent whose daughter is in the Head Start program, that the former federal guidance on masking remains in place because “it takes longer ... to ‘undo’ this enacted regulation than it does for the CDC to post guidance.”

Additionally, Ault said there are “no punitive measures” for a child in the program that does not wear a mask. And she said, if a child does not wear a mask, “a staff member could encourage, but not require, the child to put it back on.” “[The Office of Head Start] wants us to be clear in educating everyone

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that masking for our unvaccinated population of young children is an excellent mitigation strategy from the spread of COVID-19, especially for classrooms containing young children with immunocompromised systems,” Ault said.

Fauquier Community Action Committee Head Start serves around 150 Fauquier County students between the ages of 3 and 5 years old.

Ritchie told the Fauquier Times he is considering pulling his 4-yearold daughter out of the Head Start program if the mask-wearing policy is not changed. He said he doesn’t believe COVID-19 “really affects these kids” and that the disease can’t be transmitted between children and adults.

“We’re not even convinced that she can learn anything if she can’t see the teacher’s face,” Ritchie said.

According to the CDC, children can be infected with COVID-19, and the disease can be transmitted between children and adults. Children with underlying medical conditions face an increased risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 compared to children without underlying medical conditions, the CDC guidance states.

Ritchie said he could not get a clear answer from Washington or Ault on when or why the masking policy remains in place in Head Start even though CDC guidance has changed in recent weeks. “It seems like everyone’s hands are tied,” Ritchie said.

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order declaring masks optional in local school divisions beginning Jan. 24. The Fauquier County School Board voted to make masks optional in Fauquier County schools at that time. The Virginia General Assembly subsequently passed a bill requiring all schools to make masks optional beginning March 1.

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School superintendent: Local schools won’t be impacted by state’s slashing of equity initiatives

By Daniel Berti

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

State education officials have begun rolling back statewide equity initiatives aimed at fulfilling Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s pledge to stop schools from teaching “inherently divisive concepts.” But the rollback won’t have any impact on Fauquier County schools, according to Superintendent David Jeck.

“It doesn’t change anything that we’re doing here,” Jeck told the Fauquier Times, adding that the school division’s focus on equitable instruction will continue unabated. “I read the memo from the new state superintendent, and it’s tinged with this political element. And for us, it has zero to do with politics,” Jeck said.

Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillan Balow issued a report on Feb. 23 rescinding eight statewide equity policies she said fell under the definition of an “inherently divisive concept” – a broad term defined by the Youngkin administration as any idea that violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Among the policies that Balow said fall under into the category of “divisive concepts” were Virginia’s EdE-

Senior Suppers return to Senior Supper events – suspended during the pandemic – will resume at Fauquier Hospital’s Bistro (500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton) beginning Thursday, March 24.

The complete, reduced price dinners are for community seniors.

Senior Suppers are from 4:30 through 6 p.m. During the months of April and May, senior suppers will be held every other week, on April 14 and April 28, then again on May 12 and May 26. Beginning in June, the expectation is that Senior Suppers will be held every Thursday.

Seniors 55 years and older are invited to choose from one entree, two sides and a fountain drink or milk – all for $6 (tax included). Menus will be determined by the Bistro chefs.

The Bistro will accommodate guests based on capacity regula-

quity website and the said that, in Virginia, questions about whether the admin“Roadmap to Equity,” local school divisions istration would seek to reign in local developed by the Deand school boards school division policies; the office of partment of Education have lots of autonomy the Virginia Department of Educaunder former Gov. and “can essentially tion also chose not to comment.

Ralph Northam; both do what they want.”

Educational equity has traditionare focused on closing “We’re trying to ally been defined as providing equal student achievement take kids who have not access and opportunities for all stugaps in public schools. traditionally been suc- dents. The Virginia Department of The rollback folcessful and give them Education defines it as “eliminating lowed Youngkin’s what they need to be the predictability of student outfirst executive order David Jeck, superintendent successful. We’re try- comes based on race, gender, zip directing state educa- of Fauquier County schools. ing to take kids who code, ability, socioeconomic status tion officials to review are English as a Second or languages spoken at home.” and end “all policies within the De- Language students, students of color, It has largely avoided the contropartment of Education that promote students of poverty and disabled stu- versy that has surrounded the debate inherently divisive concepts” includ- dents and offer them programs to make about “critical race theory” and school ing “critical race theory,” an academ- sure that they’re successful. Because mask requirements. But Balow’s reic subject not taught in K to 12 public ultimately, if they’re successful, that port vaulted the word “equity” into schools but that some believe has been helps the community,” Jeck said. the midst of a heated political debate used to guide state education policies.

Fauquier County schools’ equity in Virginia by appearing to link equity Jeck has been a long-time propo- initiatives, Jeck said, include alterna- initiatives to critical race theory. nent of equitable instruction in K to tive programming options such as the In her report, Balow referenced 12 schools. But he said the Virginia Southeastern Alternative School’s proj- reading lists on the EdEquity website Department of Education’s policy ect-based learning, the Environmental that included “critical race theory auchanges, while “far-reaching,” have Sciences Academy at Fauquier High thors ... who have moved CRT into ednot yet trickled down to the local School, the Cybersecurity Academy ucation” and highlighted “a sampling level and will not impact Fauquier at Liberty High School and the school of critical race theory-based materials.”

County schools. division’s new Virtual Academy. All of Jeck, however, said the two ideas Most decisions about local pro- those programs will continue. are unrelated. grams and curriculum remain the It is unclear whether more changes “Unfortunately, what some folks purview of local school boards. Jeck will be made to state educational eq- have done is they’ve tried to connect uity policies that could eventually im- CRT with providing equity to kids, Fauquier Hospital’s Bistro pact the local school division. Youn- and they’re not even closely related,” gkin’s office declined to respond to Jeck said. “It’s just about serving kids.” tions and will work to maintain social distancing measures. Seniors will be able to park and enter through the side bistro entrance Hope Theater Presents area and self-screen at the temperature station. Since Fauquier Hospital is a healthcare facility, at this the timeless story time, masking is still required unfor a modern world less seated at a table.

Isabel Maples, dietician with Fauquier Health, said, “For March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month and Senior Suppers bring the chance to again sit down, share a meal and socialize with our neighbors.”

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Personal property tax rate drop could help offset rising real estate tax bills, vehicle values Proposed county budget would cut rate by one fourth

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The proposed Fauquier County budget for fiscal year 2023 would lower the personal property tax by 26%, potentially helping to offset both rising real estate values — which are likely to contribute to higher real estate tax bills — and the skyrocketing value of used cars, by far the most common item subject to the personal property tax.

Currently, personal property in Fauquier County is taxed at $4.65 per $100 of assessed value. County Administrator Paul McCulla’s proposed budget would lower the rate to $3.45. The move would be roughly revenue-neutral, however, as McCulla has also proposed raising the tax rate on business property from $2.30 to $3.45.

County supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget March 15. They are currently scheduled to adopt a final version of the budget on April 4.

The average value of a vehicle in the county is currently $13,239, meaning the tax bill for the average vehicle would be $159 less if the proposed rate was adopted by county supervisors, revenue commissioner Eric Maybach explained Monday.

For each $10,000 taxable value, the proposed rate cut would reduce the tax bill by $120.

— are taxed at the personal property rate, so lowering that rate would in many cases outweigh any increase to the business tax.

Of the roughly 5,000 commercial entities in the county expected to pay business property tax this year, about half have less than $1,000 of taxable property, Maybach said. In total, 96% of businesses have less than $10,000 of taxable business property, meaning that all but the largest 4% of companies would pay, at most, about $115 more per year under the new rates.

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A lower tax rate on cars and trucks tive — driving their prices up and in would be especially timely because turn becoming a major contributor of global market forces driving up to inflation in general. the selling prices — and therefore Business property tax the taxable value — of used vehicles Even though the business propersince the pandemic began. The av- ty tax rate would increase, most busierage selling price of a used vehicle nesses would fare better than they do in the United States was, in October currently if proposed property tax 2021, 41% higher than it was in Jan- rates were adopted, Maybach said. uary 2019, according to the U.S. Bu- That’s because vehicles — usually a reau of Labor Statistics. small business’ most valuable asset

In the immediate aftermath of the Great Recession, supervisors lowered the business property rate to relieve economic pressure on commercial property owners, Supervisor Chris Granger (Center District) said at a March 4 budget work session.

Commercial property values were then increasing much more quickly than property values in the residential sector.

But since then — and especially since the pandemic began — residential real estate values have risen sharply while commercial real estate values have lagged behind. According to last year’s reassessment of Fauquier County real estate, for instance, residential real estate values have increased by 30% in four years, while commercial real properties have risen by just 11%.

“The burden has been vastly shifted to the residents,” Granger said, “and equalizing the [property tax] rates is one way to balance that out.”

Oxygen therapy business sues dialysis center over alleged mold problem MOLD, from page 1 “Everyone that goes in the building is immuno-compromised,” Ralph Crafts, the owner of Warrenton Oxygen Wellness, told the Fauquier Times. “This is a time bomb.”

Crafts said the mold problem has caused numerous setbacks for Warrenton Oxygen Wellness.

He said the business has spent nearly $2 million to set up its office but can only operate at “a limited capacity” until the mold problem is resolved.

Warrenton Oxygen Wellness specializes in hyperbaric oxygen therapy – a treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment to treat illnesses and injuries such as burn wounds, traumatic brain injuries and serious infections. It is also being studied for its effectiveness in treating long COVID-19.

Crafts said that because the company draws its oxygen from the air inside the building, the mold in the air could potentially put immunocompromised patients at risk.

“This really set us back, and we can’t take any chances,” Crafts said.

Mold was discovered in the building last May after Warrenton Oxygen Wellness moved into the office directly adjacent to Warrenton Dialysis, according to the lawsuit. A construction worker uncovered water leaking into Warrenton Oxygen Wellness from Warrenton Dialysis; that led to the discovery of extensive mold growth between the

walls that separate the two businesses.

Attorneys for Carriage Lane wrote that it was “quickly determined” the dialysis facility’s back room, which shares a wall with Warrenton Oxygen Wellness, was the source of the mold growth. They said they found “ongoing water problems which have not been resolved, and which pose the risk of damage to the building and the risk of mold growth.”

Both companies hired Gainesville-based environmental company Madison Taylor to conduct two separate mold inspections, in June and August 2021. Both reports found “elevated levels of molds categorized as potentially toxigenic airborne” within the building and recommended “immediate remediation.”

At around the same time, Warrenton Dialysis commissioned its own mold inspection report from environmental firm T&M Associates that rebuffed the findings of Madison Taylor, according to court documents. The report confirmed the existence of mold within the office – but found that “the levels do not pose a health risk.”

Fresenius Kidney Care, Warrenton Dialysis’ parent company, declined to comment on the lawsuit. A staff member at Warrenton Dialysis told the Fauquier Times in a phone call that no one at the office would comment on the issue.

Carriage Lane’s lawsuit claims that Warrenton Dialysis “falsely claimed there is no mold on the premises” and has taken no action to fix the problem. They further claim that staff at Warrenton Dialysis have barred the landlord from coming

inside the facility despite repeated requests to be allowed to fix the issue themselves.

According to the building’s lease agreement, Warrenton Dialysis may refuse to allow the landlord on the premises. Fred Kruck, Carriage Lane’s attorney, said the lease agreement is “not typical,” but also “not unheard of.”

“Although [Warrenton Dialysis] has known about the mold for months, it has failed to act – but it also refuses to allow Carriage Lane to have access to remediate the mold and decontaminate the leased space, despite the ongoing exposure of its employees and its patients,” Kruck said in the lawsuit.

Carriage Lane’s lawsuit is asking Warrenton Dialysis to pay more than $1 million in damages; it also asks the court to evict the company from the building. But Kruck told the Fauquier Times the two companies are “actively looking for ways to resolve the issue” without forcing the dialysis clinic to leave the building.

“We would like to find common ground with the tenant,” Kruck said.

Building inspectors for the Town of Warrenton are aware of the issue. The town received both mold inspection reports last summer, according to Warrenton Director of Community Development Rob Walton.

The town initially considered declaring the building “‘unfit’ for occupancy” after receiving the first See MOLD, page 5

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Warrenton Town Council reluctant to commit to details of weekly Main Street closure MAIN ST., from page 1 the pandemic, collectively dubbed “Roll Out Warrenton.” The parklets are currently scheduled to be reinstalled the week of April 17.

But despite town staffers laying out three clear options for weekly closures of Main Street to vehicle traffic, council members spent most of their time delving into the weeds of tangential issues like the potential for corporate “partnerships” and “reimagining” the Main Street closures without many insights about the options on the table. The council is scheduled to adopt one of the three options at a regular meeting Tuesday evening, but it was not clear whether council members would be prepared to take a vote by then.

The council convened for its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, after the Fauquier Times goes to press.

“Option 1” is identical to the weekend street closures implemented last year. Main Street would be blocked off from Culpeper Street to Third Street and the closures would last from 4:30 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

“Option 2” would have Main Street blocked off to vehicle traffic from Court Street to Third Street, adding another half-block to the pedestrian-only area of the street.

It would also close Culpeper Street from Main Street to Hotel Street and open the remaining one-way portion of Culpeper Street to two-way traffic during the closures. This option would also have the area closed continuously from 4:30 p.m. on Fridays to 7 a.m. on Sundays, allowing the farmers market to utilize some of Main Street on Saturday mornings.

The farmers market is currently confined to the public parking lot adjacent to First Street behind town hall.

“Option 3” would discontinue the street closures entirely. This option received no support from council members Tuesday morning.

During the work session, Mayor Carter Nevill urged council members to vote on the matter Tuesday evening, arguing that pushing back a decision until next month would constitute a missed opportunity to continue the programs that have drawn crowds to Old Town almost every weekend in spring, summer and fall for the past two years. He MOLD, from page 4 complaint, Walton said. But he said officials decided that was unnecessary after Warrenton Dialysis provided them with their own mold inspection report “stating the issue was not a hazard.”

“This action was never taken or necessary as we spoke to the neighboring business, and they provided a report stating the issue was not a hazard,” Walton said. “This gave us two conflicting reports; however, both reports did mention the existence of mold.”

Walton said the town instead is requiring “remediation action” from Warrenton Dialysis, but that the work has not been completed.

asked council members to look at the bigger picture without getting bogged down in minute details that can be worked out later.

“This past year, all these people coming from out of town … have been coming to the town of Warrenton,” said Nevill, who owns Carter and Spence on Main Street. He noted that Warrenton has joined the list of destination towns for residents of Northern Virginia. “There’s a greater benefit, and there’s a give-and-take for all of us on this,” he said, acknowledging that “it’s a hard ask for us to try to find the happy common ground.”

One issue is when the street closure should begin on Fridays. Council members agreed that, generally, retail shops and restaurants have different priorities concerning the closures’ timing. Retail shops usually close at 5 p.m., meaning that closing the street at 4:30 p.m. often cuts into their business day — and potentially dissuades customers. Restaurants, on the other hand, can utilize the extra space on Main Street for seating and benefit from the street being closed to vehicles earlier.

Councilman Brett Hamby (Ward 3), among others, emphasized that he would like to take into consideration business owners’ opinions as much as possible. “Is there a way we are going to partner with the businesses this year, or are we going to do what we did last year?” he asked. Councilmen Sean Polster (At-large) and Kevin Carter (Ward 5) favored closing the street beginning at 5 p.m. or later.

John McAuliff, the board chairman for Experience Old Town Warrenton, said after the work session that the organization is “committed to working with our merchant partners to ensure everyone benefits from the closures.” He expressed full support for maintaining the weekly street closures in some form, calling it “a way of ensuring consistency of what visitors to town — and residents — can expect.”

The downtown business district “came alive during the pandemic,” said McAuliff, “and it would be a shame to give back one of the few positives of the past couple years: a lively, thriving Main Street.”

Reach Coy Ferrell at cferrell@ fauquier.com “The work was stopped due to pending litigation,” Walton said. “We have requested status updates, but we continue to get the same response regarding litigation. In short, the town did require them to remove the mold, and a permit was issued to complete the work. They are still making repairs but are stalled due to pending litigation.”

A court hearing for the temporary injunction is scheduled for May 3.

If a judge sides with Carriage Lane and Warrenton Oxygen Wellness, the landlord will be allowed to enter Warrenton Dialysis to fix the issue prior to a ruling on the lawsuit.

Daniel Berti may be reached at dberti@fauquier.com

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Saturday March 12 11:00 am

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

Enjoy...

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

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Supervisors seek public input on county redistricting

By Coy Ferrell

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Supervisors have narrowed down redistricting the county’s five magisterial districts to four options. They will consider comments from residents at a public hearing scheduled for Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Redistricting is a constitutionally mandated process to equalize the population of legislative voting districts – in this case to elect representatives to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors – after each decennial U.S. Census. New district boundaries for the state legislature were finalized in December.

None of the four options being considered by county supervisors is a radical departure from the current map, which has stayed relatively consistent for decades. At a work session last month, supervisors rejected a fifth option that would have significantly changed the geographical scope of each district.

The county’s population is 72,972, according to the 2020 census. Therefore, each district should have roughly 14,600 residents, although a difference of 5% — in this case, equal to about 700 residents — is generally considered acceptable.

Also, a factor is the new set of district lines for the state legislature; Fauquier County is now split between two Senate of Virginia districts and two House of Delegates districts. (The 10th Congressional District now encompasses the entire county, so federal districts won’t affect county magisterial lines.) County officials said at last month’s work

Current magisterial districts District

2020 pop.

Land area

Supervisor

Marshall

13,231

263 square miles

Mary Leigh McDaniel

Scott

16,475

127 square miles

Holder Trumbo

Cedar Run

14,298

170 square miles

Rick Gerhardt

Lee

15,326

81 square miles

Chris Butler

Center

13,642

11 square miles

Chris Granger

session that they have tried to draw magisterial district lines as closely as possible to state legislative district boundaries.

Currently, Marshall District includes the unincorporated community of Marshall and the sparsely populated northwest quadrant of the Marshall District county; Scott District includes the sparsely populated northeast of the county along with the suburban areas of New Baltimore and Vint Hill; Cedar Run District encompasses the county’s southeast quadrant, centered on Catlett; Lee District encompasses the county’s southwest quadrant, including Remington and Bealeton; and Center District includes the town of Warrenton – the county’s main population center – and a small area to the east of town.

Vint Hill, Bealeton likely to be affected

The current redistricting options are driven by population changes

since 2010, when the last census was conducted. If a district gained population at a higher rate than other districts, it needs to become geographically smaller. If a district lost residents – or gained residents at a slower rate – it will need to gain geographic territory to make up for the relative loss in population.

Scott District Scott District, home to the New Baltimore Service District where construction of new Center District suburban residential neighborhoods continues, gained Cedar Run the most resDistrict idents in the decade. Each Lee District of the four map options shows Scott District ceding land area in both the rural north and in the suburban areas bordering the north side of Dumfries Road and Rogues Road just south of Vint Hill.

Center District, by far the most densely populated of the county’s magisterial district, could stay more

or less the same according to one map option, gaining a small amount of land area around Frytown but remaining otherwise unchanged. Two options have Center District ceding land area around Airlie and gaining more land area east of Warrenton.

A fourth option has Center District ceding Airlie and gaining small areas both east and west of Warrenton.

On the other end of the spectrum, Marshall District is already the largest district geographically, encompassing 263 square miles that stretch from Fauquier Springs to Upperville. Its population density is just 50 people per square mile compared to Center District’s 1,240.

But Marshall District’s population is far behind the other districts, so it must add land area to equalize its population. Each of the four options has Marshall District absorbing – at the least – the land area west of Zulla Road to make up the difference. Two map options also have Marshall District absorbing the area around Airlie.

The factors for redrawing the Lee and Cedar Run district boundaries mostly center on Bealeton, the unincorporated community split by U.S. 17 that has roughly one-third more residents than it did a decade ago.

Lee District currently encompasses all of Bealeton’s residential and commercial areas on both sides of the highway. Each of the four map options has Cedar Run District absorbing at least some of the portion of Bealeton that lies on the east side of U.S. 17.

OPTIONS FOR NEW MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

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The Virtual Academy is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year

Staff Report Although many Fauquier County students are happy to be back to in-person learning in the classroom, some are choosing remote learning; Fauquier County Public Schools’ Virtual Academy, which debuted last fall, gives them the option.

Students interested in The Virtual Academy must apply and be interviewed before being accepted.

The application window for the 2022-2023 school year is open now and will remain available until May 1. The student application is on the FCPS1.org website; student and parent interviews will be scheduled in May. The Virtual Academy website has more information at bit.ly/FCPS1Virtual.

In a press release about The Virtual Academy, school spokeswoman Tara Helkowski wrote, “FCPS Superintendent David Jeck advocates for giving each student what they need in order to succeed. ‘If we truly believe that kids learn differently, then we need to continue to provide opportunities tailored to meet their needs. The Virtual Academy is a great example,’ Jeck said.”

The FCPS Virtual Academy serves as “another personalized learning path to provide an engaging, student-centered alternative learning experience where traditional barriers of time, place and availability are removed,” the release explained.

This year, the 175 students enrolled in The Virtual Academy learned from a cadre of nine fulltime and 12 part-time teachers. With a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning throughout the school day, students accessed their instruction

Mike Snell is the coordinator of Fauquier County Public School’s Virtual Academy.

He is featured in several videos on the school division’s website explaining the goals and benefits of the program. through Canvas and Google Meet.

Virtual Academy coordinator Mike Snell, previously a third- and fifth-grade teacher at Grace Miller Elementary School, began his new role on July 6, 2021, just over a month before opening day.

The framework for the academy had already been established, but Snell had to assemble a team of high-caliber teachers and find students who were the “right fit” for virtual learning.

Students weren’t the only ones to prefer a virtual environment. When teachers were forced to move instruction online in 2020, some teachers thrived and found ways to continue to build relationships with students and make learning meaningful. Snell and teachers point out that Virtual Academy educators intentionally engage and connect to students, said Helkowski’s press release.

In the communication, Mark Frazier, a teacher at FCPS Virtual Academy, explained how he con-

nects with his students. “The really cool part of virtual teaching is we get to connect with students in completely new ways we never imagined.” He gets to know their pets’ names, sees siblings he taught in prior years, or meets extended family members.

He forms an even more personal connection than he would have had in the traditional classroom.

Teacher Brittany Del Rocco said in the release, “I try to bring up things I know they are into or that I know they are doing. For example, I knew I had a few students celebrating Lunar New Year last month, so I asked them to share about the ways they are celebrating, if their families were making any particular foods, etc.”

Del Rocco engages students virtually by using VR 360 videos in her geography class. Students have explored Cichen Itza, taken a boat ride down the Amazon River and enjoyed views from the Alps in virtual reality.

Teacher Steve Bucher said he believes virtual learning actually enhances engagement for many students, especially those who find the traditional brick and mortar school environment to be intimidating and/or distracting.

“Being able to monitor student online work in real time permits more expansive opportunities for individual instruction and personalized tutoring,” said Bucher. “Enhanced engagement for students creates a learning environment that is inherently more meaningful. This enables the traditional classroom experience to become something much more akin to seminar. “ See ACADEMY, page 9

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Fauquier Community Theatre presents ‘Noises Off,’ opening March 11

By Debra Smyers

Special to the Fauquier Times

“Noises Off” is pure comedy. The Tony Award-winning play is about a company of British actors who are quickly putting finishing touches on a show that’s about to go on the road.

The comedy within a comedy presents audiences with a unique look at theater, from backstage and onstage simultaneously.

“Noises Off,” written by London playwright Michael Frayn “presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called ‘Nothing’s On.’ Doors slamming, on- and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play” Concord Theatricals wrote.

“Noises Off” opened on Broadway in 1983 and is considered to be “A spectacularly funny, peerless backstage farce. This dizzy, wellknown romp is festival of delirium,” according to The New York Times.

New director takes the helm of comedy at FCT

Jeff Walker, director of FCT’s “Noises Off,” has directed more than 40 productions in the Washington, DC/Northern Virginia area. Walker was seen in FCT’s virtual productions in the lead roles of Potter in “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” and Kellin in the comedy “Bad Auditions on Camera.”

Walker is a theater teacher and director at Edison High School in Fairfax County. He previously was the theater arts director and the divi-

Noises Off

Who: Presented by Fauquier Community Theatre When: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from March 11 to 27; Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.

Where: Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Cost: $16 for students/seniors and $18 for adults.

Tickets: All tickets are for reserved seating with social distancing and may be purchased at www.FCTstage. org or by calling 540-349-8760.

Teacher Sandra Albertson said, “When presenting new material, I present math problems and work them out while asking individual students what I am doing and how do I do it. Work is completed during our class time so that they can talk with each other, help each other and confirm with each other that they understand the material. I am there to guide and coach them to understand math their way.”

The release also provided a parent’s perspective. Michelle Brady’s

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Hugh Hill plays the forgetful Selsdon Mowbray and Jessica Brooks plays Brooke Ashton, an actress from London portraying Vicki in the play within a play. sion fine arts coordinator for public schools in Culpeper. Walker is also a part-time theater journalist and critic, most recently as a contributor to DC Theatre Scene and Broadway World.

Prior to a career in education, Walker was active as an actor and director in community and professional theaters in Virginia. Walker said, “Having directed ‘Noises Off’ before, about 25 years ago, and being one of my favorite plays ever, I was aware of how vital comic timing -- business, lines, maneuvering the set – is for this show.”

Walker emphasized, “The set is always integral to traditional farce -multiple doors slamming while one character pops on and another dashes off, usually while in some sort of compromising position or danger! Kudos to designer and chief set builder Doug Barylski for starting early, planning the set and for being such an ingenious collaborator.”

While the set can be considered another character in the play, Walker says that the true craftspeople are the talented cast of nine actors and two understudies. “All of them have each been so game to try this, dig into the characters, juggle all the requirements and have been very supportive of each other. After the last two years, I think we all need some belly laughs and a little escape. Why not slip back to a simpler time, the early 1980s, and take a ride with us into hilarity?”

“Noises Off” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

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three children were enrolled in Fauquier County’s Virtual Academy for the 2021-2022 school year. “My son has despised math for a long time and has a lot of anxiety when it comes to school. Mr. Hanzivasilis went out of his way to make sure that my son received the time and attention he needed,” Brady said.

“He even scheduled multiple meetings with my son and me to go over lessons my son found confusing, as well as teaching me concepts so I could help at home.”

Brady reported that her son is now excelling in math.

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UPCOMING FAUQUIER EVENTS MARCH 9 TO 18 Ongoing events Theater

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

Tickets: 540-349-8760

Farmers market

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

Food assistance

What: Peas and grace When: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains Info: Those in need of food assistance are welcome

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

Wednesday, March 9 Conservation

What: John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District board meeting When: Wednesday, March 9; 4 p.m.

Where: 10 Hotel St., Second Floor, Warrenton Info: Call 540-422-8490 or email wendy.merwin@fauquiercounty.gov

History

What: Hands on history for children, ages 2 to 5 When: Wednesday, March 9; 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Where: Museum of Culpeper History, 113 S. Commerce St., Culpeper Cost: Free Info: Masks required; for information or to reserve a spot, call 540-8291749

Marshall afternoon book club

What: The group will discuss “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek”

by Kim Michele Richardson

When: Wednesday, March 9; 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free To join: email deborah.cosby@ fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-4228527

Birds

What: Bird walk When: Wednesday, March 9; 8 to 10 a.m.

Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: For adults and children ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult; bring mask for indoors Registration: info@cliftoninstitute. org

Registration: 540-341-3651

Networking

What: Fauquier Chamber of Commerce open house When: Thursday, March 10; 4 to 6 p.m.

Where: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton Cost: $15, $5 discount for Chamber members Info: Celebrate National Social Work month; light refreshments will be served Register: https://fauquierchamberva. chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/14664

Story time

What: Trivia night When: Wednesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 16; 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: Hosted by Fauquier Trivia

What: Stories for young children and caregivers with finger plays and singalongs When: Thursday, March 10, Tuesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 17; 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free Registration: https://conta. cc/3mhbxvl

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What: Trivia When: Wednesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 16; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Barking Rose Brewing Company, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton

Live music

What: Featuring Uncle Drew and The Scoundrels Band When: Wednesday, March 9; 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Tin Cannon Brewing Company, 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville

Thursday, March 10 Plant workshop

What: Boxwood care workshop When: Thursday, March 10; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Weston Farmstead, 4477 Weston Road, Catlett Cost: A donation to Weston accepted in lieu of fee Info: Class size is limited; gloves, shoe covers and disinfected shears will be provided Register: 540-229-0114

Nature education

What: Piedmont polliwogs for children, ages 2 to 5, accompanied by caregiver When: Thursday, March 10; 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Masks required for indoors

What: English-as-a-second-language class presented by Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education programs When: Thursday, March 10, Tuesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 17; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Bealeton Branch Library, 10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton Cost: Free Info: 540-718-8243

Coffee and conversation

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

Darts

What: Thursday night darts When: Thursday, March 10 and Thursday, March 17; 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

Live music

What: Featuring Daniel Neihoff When: Thursday, March 10; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Teachers

What: Teacher happy hour When: Thursday, March 10 and

Thursday, March 17; 4 to 6 p.m.

Where: The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville Info: Happy hour deals with a valid school ID

Trivia

What: Brains and beer trivia night When: Thursday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 16; 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Tin Cannon Brewing Company, 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville

Friday, March 11 Live music

What: Featuring Pop/Country Duo Lyn and Val When: Friday, March 11; 8 to 0 p.m.

Where: Jackleg, 110 E. Davis St., Culpeper Info: Food available to purchase; for information, 540-764-4876

Book Cellar

What: Book Cellar with books, movies and music for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of Fauquier Library When: Friday, March 11, Saturday, March 12 and Friday, March 18; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: John Barton Payne building basement, 2 Courthouse Square, Warrenton Volunteer: 540-341-3447

Pet Clinic

What: Pet wellness clinic When: Friday, March 11 and Friday, March 18; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Midland Cost: Fee for various services Appointments: 540-788-9000 x208

Birds

What: Woodcock watch, for adults and children 12 years and older accompanied by an adult When: Friday, March 11; 5:45 to 7:15 p.m.

Where: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: $10 general public; $8 for Friends of Clifton Registration: call 540-341-3651

Ballet

What: Manassas Ballet Theatre presents “Gaite Parisienne” When: Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12; 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 13; 3 p.m.

Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 1960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Tickets: manassasballet.org or 703330-2787 Info: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination See CALENDAR, page 11

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Registration: 540-341-3651

or a negative test result for all audience members; face coverings required indoors for patrons ages 2 and up

Concert

Comedy

What: Prince William Little Theatre presents “Sister Act” When: Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m. and Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m.

Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 1960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Cost: Tickets $30, $24 Info: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result for all audience members; face coverings required indoors for patrons ages 2 and up Tickets: 703-330-2787

Trivia

What: Trivia night When: Friday, March 11; 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

Wine and games

What: Friday night flites and game night When: Friday, March 11 and Friday, March 18; 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: Barrel Oak Brewery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane Info: Complimentary wine flites, board games and Giant Jenga

Live music

What: Featuring Daniel Carter When: Friday, March 11; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Live music

What: Open mic live music Friday nights When: Friday, March 11; 6:30 to 10 p.m.

When: Orlean Market, 6855 Leeds Manor Road, Marshall Info: Bring instrument

Saturday, March 12 Job fair

What: Fauquier County Public Schools annual teacher job fair When: Saturday, March 12; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Kettle Run High School, 7403 Academic Ave., Nokesville Register: jobs.fauquiercounty.gov

Nature walk

What: Family nature walk for children in grades K to 8 When: Saturday, March 12; 10 a.m. to noon Where: Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton Cost: Free Info: Masks required

What: World fusion percussion meets classical violin When: Saturday, March 12; 4 p.m.

Where: Castleton Festival, 671 Castleton View Road, Castleton Cost: For tickets and information, call 540-937-3454 Info: Featuring Tom Teasley and Eric Silberger

Food pantry

What: Fauquier FISH food pantry When: Saturday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 15; 9:30 to noon Where: Fauquier FISH, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton Info: Ready-to-cook meals and additional food for residents of Fauquier County in need of help; bring ID and proof of county residency

Race benefit

What: Messick’s 6th annual cross county 5K run When: Saturday, March 12; 9 a.m.

Where: Messick’s Farm Market, 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton Cost: $30 register by March 11; $35 race day; participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for donation Register: runsignup.com (search for Messick’s) Info: Event is rain or shine; all proceeds benefit Feed My Sheep, a local food bank

Walking tour

What: Arboretum walking tour for ages 12 and up When: Saturday, March 12; 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Lane, Boyce Cost: Free; registration required; call 540-837-1758 Info: Bring a full bottle of water and mask

Trail walk

What: Vernal pool walk to search for frogs and salamanders When: Saturday, March 12; 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane Cost: $10 car parking fee

Dinner and wine

What: Candlelight evenings When: Saturday, March 12; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/ arterra-wines-candlelight-dinnertickets-201717491447 Info: Live piano music, dinner, and wine

Live music

What: Featuring Darryl Marini When: Saturday, March 12; 2 to 5 p.m.

Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume

Live music

What: Shamrock Saturday When: Saturday, March 12; noon to 9 p.m.

Where: Old Bust Head Brewing Company, 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton Info: New beer; Phoenix Irish Dance Academy at 4 p.m.; live music with Jacob Bennett from 5 to 8 p.m.; Will’s Place Food Truck on site

Live music

What: Featuring Blake Esse When: Saturday, March 12; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Live music

What: St. Paddy’s at Old Trade When: Saturday, March 12; noon to 10 p.m.

Where: Old Trade Brewery, 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station Info: Irish inspired fare; Daniel Neihoff live at 2 p.m. and Dan Trull at 6 p.m.

Live music

What: Featuring Irish Dancers from Boyle School of Irish Dance When: Friday, March 12; 7 p.m.

Where: O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton

Live music

What: Featuring Summer and Eric Duo When: Saturday, March 12; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg

Live music

What: Featuring Dennis Wayland When: Saturday, March 12; 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Tin Cannon Brewing Company, 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville

Sunday, March 13 Mystery dinner

What: Wizard murder mystery dinner When: Sunday, March 13; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main St., Warrenton Cost: $30 deposit (required with reservation); $85 total Info: Three-course meal Reservations: 540-349-9339

Exercise

What: POUND and pour class When: Sunday, March 13; 11 a.m.

Where: Barking Rose Brewery, 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton Cost: $20, includes a POUND workout (high energy low impact) followed by a beer serving Info: Bring a yoga mat and bottle of water; weighted sticks will be provided; 540-935-6206

Live music

What: Featuring The Family Sowell When: Sunday, March 13; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Live music

What: Featuring Robbie Limon When: Sunday, March 13; 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Philip Carter Winery, 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume

Monday, March 14 Famous women

What: Famous women in history picture hunt for all ages When: Monday, March 14; all day Where: Warrenton Library, Bealeton Branch Library, John Marshall Branch Library Cost: Free Info: Pick up answer sheet at the desk and return for a prize

Tuesday, March 15 Grand opening

What: Ribbon cutting event When: Tuesday, March 15; noon to 1 p.m.

Where: Ashley Rose Boutique, 11083 Marsh Road, Bealeton Info: Hosted by the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce

Business roundtable

What: Micro business council roundtable event by the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, March 15; noon to 1 p.m.

Where: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton Reservations: Alex Burnett at alec@ fauquierchamber.org

Trivia

What: Trivia night When: Tuesday, March 15; 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville

Ruritan Club

What: Jefferson Ruritan Club monthly dinner, Antarctica program and meeting When: Tuesday, March 15; 7 p.m.

Where: Jeffersonton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 18498 Springs Road, Jeffersonton Cost: Free Info: 540-937-5119

Wednesday, March 16 Job fair

What: Fauquier Health Bistro job fair When: Wednesday, March 16; 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton Info: 540-316-4402 See CALENDAR, page 22

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LEGAL NOTICES ** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ** PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023, TAX RATES FOR TAX YEAR 2022, AND THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2027 FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Times set forth are approximate and may be adjusted as necessary, with the proposed budget public hearing to be held immediately after the conclusion of the first public hearing of the evening.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. Fauquier High School - Auditorium 705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186

A Public Hearing on the proposed FY 2023 County Budget, proposed Capital Improvement Program, and Tax Year 2022 tax rates will be held by the Board of Supervisors at the time and place noted above. This hearing is for expenditures and revenues for all County Departments, the Airport Fund, Ambulance Revenue Fund, the Capital Improvement Fund, the Conservation Easement Service District Levy Fund, the County Asset Replacement Fund, the Debt Service Fund, the Environmental Services Fund, the Fire and Rescue Tax Levy Fund, Internal Service Funds, and the School Division Funds for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Tax year 2022 tax rates proposed would be effective upon adoption with real estate taxes due June 5th and December 5th, and personal property taxes due October 5th of each year, with any due date that falls on a weekend moved to the next business day. In addition, the Board of Supervisors under this proposed budget and public hearing will consider the implementation of a 6% meals tax. If the Board of Supervisors approve a meals tax, the County code will be amended to adopt a separate food and beverage ordinance.

The proposed FY 2023 budget includes an overall real estate tax rate of $0.933. The advertised overall real estate tax rate of $0.994 would allow flexibility for adjustments to the FY 2023 proposed budget.

The proposed FY 2023 budget, in summary form below, is for informative and fiscal planning purposes only. The proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan totals $134.6 million over the five-year planning period. Of this amount, $6.1 million would be allocated for public safety and fire and rescue projects, $55.4 for judicial administration, $6.4 million for parks and recreational projects, $1.8 million for environmental services projects, $1.0 million for utility projects, $188,000 for Airport projects, and $35.9 million for school division projects. Copies of the complete proposed budget and the proposed CIP are available at the Office of Management and Budget, the County Administrator’s Office, and online at http://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departmentsh-z/management-and-budget. The inclusion of any item in the proposed budget does not represent a commitment by (or obligation of) the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors to appropriate funds for any item or purpose listed. The Board of Supervisors may adjust any or all figures after the public hearing. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, the local tax rates can only be adjusted downward from the advertised rates, unless additional notice is given and a public hearing held on any proposed increase.

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

FY 2022 ADOPTED

FY 2023 PROPOSED

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

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

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

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

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

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

($115,475,178)

($123,928,536)

$340,591,045

$409,273,635

LOCAL TAX RATES

Levy1

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

REAL ESTATE2 General Real Estate

$0.855

$0.771

$0.826

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

$0.133 $0.006 $13.64

$0.157 $0.005 $13.64

$0.163 $0.005 $13.64

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

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

$0.025

$0.025

$0.025

County Administrator’s Office (540) 422-8001

PERSONAL PROPERTY Tangible Personal Property Business Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Machinery and Tools Motor Home/Campers/Boats Motor Vehicle Carriers (30+ passengers) Fire & Rescue Volunteer Vehicle Handicap Equipped Vehicles Aircraft4 Mobile Homes

$4.65

$3.45

$4.65

$2.30 $2.30 $1.50

$3.45 $3.45 $1.50

$3.45 $3.45 $1.50

$1.00 $0.25 $0.05 $0.001 $0.994

$1.00 $0.25 $0.05 $0.003 $0.933

$1.00 $0.25 $0.05 $0.003 $0.994

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

Paul S. McCulla, County Administrator

Office of Management and Budget (540) 422-8360

Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request.

FY 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET

1 Rate per $100 of assessed value.

2 To provide the Board of Supervisors the utmost flexibility during the budget deliberations, the overall real estate tax rate shows an advertised amount of $0.994. In addition, the proposed and advertised rates assume the shift of all Fire and Rescue related costs from the General Real Estate rate to the Fire and Rescue rate. The Board of Supervisors may determine during their budget deliberations to not make this shift with the individual rates adjusted accordingly.

3 The Stormwater Management Fee is a countywide special assessment, on a per parcel basis.

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

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

1

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

EXPENDITURES

Expenditures Summary

FY 2022 ADOPTED

FY 2023 REQUEST

FY 2023 PROPOSED

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

$296,777

$332,855

$328,983

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

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

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

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

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

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

$16,528,579

$18,959,764

$18,543,409

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

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

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

17,726 34,467 87,773

17,726 42,170 87,773

17,726 42,170 87,773

$4,399,249

$4,942,548

$4,947,590

$309,532 22,113,008

$309,532 24,124,977

$309,532 24,081,990

$22,422,540

$24,434,509

$24,391,522

$5,673,877

$6,169,817

$6,196,879

$5,673,877

$6,169,817

$6,196,879

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

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

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

$14,118,901

$15,068,379

$15,101,043

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

FY 2022 ADOPTED

FY 2023 REQUEST

FY 2023 PROPOSED

$2,605,917

$2,838,706

$2,855,134

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

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

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

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

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

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

151,631

157,636

157,636

$6,454,589

$7,565,995

$7,317,749

$2,111,196

$3,414,014

$4,638,535

$2,111,196

$3,414,014

$4,638,535

$17,656

$268,917

$62,668

450,000

1,019,146

573,000

2,026,665 12,412,125

5,343,875 10,953,882

4,892,551 13,072,059

5,812,886

7,523,826

6,931,675

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

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

TOTAL, GENERAL FUND

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

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

$739,450

$1,202,329

$836,080

2,029,130 8,440,830

1,570,359 3,203,556

1,573,678 36,790,469

880,196

925,196

936,459

3,068,850 14,154,477

6,201,875 12,681,580

5,380,551 14,818,458

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

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

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

0

0

6,917,019

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

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

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

4,829,027

3,275,777

3,275,777

1,710,522

1,837,188

1,837,188

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

Less Local Support

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

TOTAL, OTHER FUNDS

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

TOTAL EXPENDITURES, ALL FUNDS

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

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Mechanic Seth Slaby killed in car crash Feb. 28 Midland resident Seth Jon Paul Slaby, 37, died Monday, Feb. 28 in a single-car crash.

Virginia State Police reported that the car he was driving crossed over the double yellow center line on Meetze Road about a half mile north of Va. 616 (Beach Road) in Midland, ran off the left side of the roadway and crashed into a tree at about 11:20 p.m.

Slaby passed away at the scene of the crash, according to VSP. He was driving a 2006 BMW 750I and was wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation.

According to an obituary posted on the Moser’s Funeral Home website, Slaby

worked “as a talented mechanic who could work on all types of vehicles and equipment.

He is survived by his fiancee, Jessica Manilla of Midland; two children, Ryan Thomas Slaby and Ivy Jane Slaby; his mother, Rhoda Slaby of Bealeton; six siblings, Delia Irene Slaby, Lisa Ann Slaby, Timothy Slaby, Matthew Slaby, Joey ‘Tipton’ Kerns and Jeremy Kerns.”

Online condolences can be made at moserfuneralhome.com.

A GoFundMe with a goal of $8,000 was organized by Michelle Jones and has raised $8,850 as of Tuesday, March 8.

This photo of Seth Slaby was posted on the GoFundMe page raising money for his funeral expenses.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COMMISSION’S TOTHE THE STATE STATE CORPORATION CORPORATION COMMISSION’S REGULATIONS GOVERNING NET ENERGY METERING REGULATIONS GOVERNING NET ENERGY METERING CASE CASE NO. NO. PUR-2021-00251 PUR-2021-00251 The RegulationsGoverning GoverningNet NetEnergy EnergyMetering, Metering,20 20VAC VAC 5-315-10 5-315-10 et seq. (“Net The Regulations (“Net Energy EnergyMetering MeteringRules”), Rules”),adopted adoptedbybythe theState StateCorporation Corporation Commission (“Commission”)pursuant pursuanttoto§§56-594 56-594of ofthe the Code Code of Virginia (“Code”), eligible Commission (“Commission”) (“Code”), establish establishthe therequirements requirementsfor forparticipation participationbybyanan eligible customer-generatorininnet netenergy energymetering meteringininthe theCommonwealth.

Commonwealth. The The Net Net Energy and customer-generator Energy Metering MeteringRules Rulesinclude includeconditions conditionsfor forinterconnection interconnection and metering, billing,and andcontract contractrequirements requirementsbetween betweennet net metering metering customers, customers, electric metering, billing, electric distribution distributioncompanies, companies,and andenergy energyservice serviceproviders. providers.

Chapter 266 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I (“Chapter 266”), amended the definition of “[s]mall agricultural generator” in Code Chapter 266 of 2021(with Acts changes of Assembly, Session I (“Chapter 266”), amended the definition of “[s]mall agricultural generator” in Code § 56-594.2 as the follows noted Special in italics): § 56-594.2 as follows (with changes noted in italics): “Small agricultural generator” means a customer that:

“Small . . . agricultural generator” means a customer that: . .2. . Operates a small agricultural generating facility as part of (i) an agricultural business or (ii) any business granted a license pursuant generating to subdivisions 1 through § 4.1-206.1; 2.manufacturer Operates a small agricultural facility as part6ofof(i) an agricultural business or (ii) any business granted a .... manufacturer license pursuant to subdivisions 1 through 6 of § 4.1-206.1; ....

The added language generally refers to types of manufacturing licensees issued to businesses by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Author-

ityadded pursuant to Code § 4.1-206.1, including limited licensees distilleries,issued breweries, limited breweries, wineries, and farm wineries.

The current The language generally refers to typesdistilleries, of manufacturing to businesses by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control AuthorNet Energy Metering Rules must be revised to reflect this change. ity pursuant to Code § 4.1-206.1, including distilleries, limited distilleries, breweries, limited breweries, wineries, and farm wineries. The current Net Metering Rulesthemust be reviseddocketed to reflectCase thisNumber change. PUR-2021-00251 and issued an Order Establishing Proceeding seeking to OnEnergy November 12, 2021, Commission amend the Net Energy Metering Rules in keeping with the expanded definition of “[s]mall agricultural generator” in Chapter 266. The Commis-

Onsion November 12, 2021, the Commission docketed Number PUR-2021-00251 andMetering issued anRules Order(“Proposed Establishing Proceeding seeking Staff prepared a proposed amendment to Rule Case 20 VAC 5-315-20 of the Net Energy Amendment”).

The Pro-to posedthe Amendment is Metering appended Rules to the Order Nuncwith Pro Tunc issued in definition that docketofon November 16, 2021.generator” The Commission subsequently entered amend Net Energy in keeping the expanded “[s]mall agricultural in Chapter 266. The Commisan Staff Orderprepared Modifying Notice Requirements andRule Procedural sion a proposed amendment to 20 VACSchedule.

5-315-20 of the Net Energy Metering Rules (“Proposed Amendment”). The Proposed Amendment is appended to the Order Nunc Pro Tunc issued in that docket on November 16, 2021. The Commission subsequently entered THAT on Requirements or before May and 27, 2022, any interested person may comment on, propose modifications or supplements to, or request anTAKE Order NOTICE Modifying Notice Procedural Schedule. a hearing on the Proposed Amendment following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit such documents electronically may TAKE NOTICE THAT or mail before 27, 2022, interested person may comment on, propose modifications or supplements to, or request file such comments byon U.S. to May the Clerk of theany State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, a hearing on the Proposed Amendment following the instructions on the Commission’s website: Virginia 23218-2118. All such documents shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00251. Individuals should be specific in their comments, proposals, scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments.

Thoseonly unable, a practical matter, to amendment submit suchof documents electronically may or supplements to the Proposed Amendment and should address thoseas issues pertaining to the Code § 56-594.2 pursuant to fileChapter such comments byoutside U.S. mail the Clerk the State Corporation Commission, c/orequest Document Control Center, 2118, Richmond, 266. Issues the to scope of thisof amendment will not be considered.

Any for hearing shall state P.O. withBox specificity why the isVirginia 23218-2118.

All such documents shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00251.

Individuals should be specific their comments, proposals, sues raised in the request for hearing cannot be adequately addressed in written comments.

If a sufficient request for in hearing is not received, the consider the Amendment matter and enter orderaddress based upon comments, documents pleadingsoffiled in §this proceeding. or Commission supplementsmay to the Proposed and an should onlythe those issues pertaining toortheother amendment Code 56-594.2 pursuant to

Chapter 266. Issues outside the scope of this amendment will not be considered. Any request for hearing shall state with specificity why the isTheraised Commission takes judicial notice of thebe ongoing public health issues relatedcomments. to the spread the coronavirus, Thereceived, Commis-the sues in the request for hearing cannot adequately addressed in written If of a sufficient requestorforCOVID-19. hearing is not sion has taken certain actions, and may take additional actions going forward, that could impact the procedures in this proceeding.

In accordance Commission may consider the matter and enter an order based upon the comments, documents or other pleadings filed in this proceeding.

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Fauquier Health physicians offer advice on Omicron recovery and keeping children safe This commentary, provided by Fauquier Health, features several local physicians discussing the recent Omicron surge and how parents can keep their children safe from COVID-19 infection.

“It has certainly been a very long two years, and we are all experiencing COVID-fatigue,” commented Dr. Michael Jenks, head of the Fauquier Hospital Emergency Department. Jenks knows as well as anyone the unprecedented challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on hospitals, communities and residents.

Especially now that we are entering into year three of the pandemic, it’s more important than ever that we continue to do everything we can to stop the spread of this novel coronavirus. The latest Omicron variant surged through our community in late December and January, more virulent than previous variants. Community transmission levels are dropping, which is translating into a decrease in the number of COVID positive patients we are seeing within the hospital’s walls.

As our community continues to focus on recovering from Omicron, we are all hoping to get back to a more normal state. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 threat doesn’t appear to be making an exit anytime soon. So, what can we do? How can we continue living with this virus?

We need to stay diligent and educated on the facts. Working together as a community by practicing safe habits whenever possible will help to reduce COVID’s spread. It’s also possible that a more dangerous variant might emerge.

Jenks shared, “Vaccination remains the most important step that we can all take to reduce the spread of this disease and to protect ourselves and our communities from the risk of bad outcomes from infection. Remember, vaccination is not only about your protection; it is about protecting others -- those who cannot get vaccinated for medical reasons for instance. As more people are able to get vaccinated, including young children, we get closer to getting back to our normal lives.”

Vaccines are now available and recommended for children aged 5 years and older; boosters are available for those 12 years and older, five months after they have received their first two shots.

Keeping our children safe

Some of our younger children don’t have a clear memory of what life was like before COVID. Mental health is of great concern when it comes to the developing minds of children of any age. Parents can help by addressing children’s concerns, reinforcing the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and encouraging active time spent outside to keep the mind and body strong.

We asked experts – Dr. Diana Chalmeta, local pediatrician with Piedmont Pediatrics and Dr. Aliona Bortun, family practice physician with Family Practice at Bealeton -- to address questions frequently asked by parents.

Where can my child get a COVID-19 test?

Chalmeta said that local pharmacies can provide testing, then added, “Piedmont Pediatrics provides rapid and PCR testing for our patients with an appointment; the usual turnaround time for testing is two days. You can also check with your primary care provider or pediatrician to see if they perform testing.”

Dr. Aliona Bortun, Family Practice at Bealeton explained, “There are different types of COVID testing at your pediatrician’s office, urgent care and COVID testing sites. Now, testing is also more readily available with at-home COVID test kits. The best time to have a COVID test, and to avoid a false negative, is after two days of symptoms.”

If my child begins exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, what should I do?

Chalmeta explained that symptoms of COVID in children are typically more mild and often appear to be consistent with a mild cold. “It is rarer that children run fevers,” she said. “If your child has an unexplained runny nose or cough, even if mild, it could be COVID-19. Your child should be tested or isolate until they are feeling better.”

Bortun advised parents not to panic. A COVID diagnosis can be worrisome, but the majority of cases in children tend to be mild. The best thing the family can do is isolate at home, if possible. Bortun suggested, “Assign a personal bathroom for their use only. Social distance, when possible, but do not leave the child without adult supervision. Notify the child’s school immediately and contact his/her doctor. Scheduling a tele-medicine appointment will allow you to discuss a plan, further directions and testing.”

It is especially important to notify the doctor as early as possible if the child has comorbidities and respiratory chronic disease. Ultimately, Dr. Bortun suggests making sure the basics are covered, “The child should hydrate well, even if she or he does not eat a lot. For toddlers and babies, a good rule of thumb is to count wet diapers.

Be vigilant in monitoring how fast the child is breathing, the color of his/her lips, muscle intercostal retractions, and identifying any croup or croup-like symptoms.”

If my child contracts COVID-19, what are some at-home remedies I can use to help treat their symptoms?

Chalmeta advises parents to check with their pediatrician before introducing new treatments to their child’s routine and stresses the importance of maintaining hydration. “Immune boosting vitamins can be beneficial in fighting off viruses such as COVID-19. These include vitamin D, vitamin C and zinc. Fever-reducing medications can also be used as needed.”

With babies, she said, “They can benefit from consistent saline nasal flushing and suction for cough and congestion. Older children can benefit from honey and over-the-counter age-appropriate cough and cold remedies.”

Bortun also added to this list. She said, “Tylenol can be used for pain and fever. One teaspoon of honey for children one year and older can help with coughing. Adding a humidifier in the child’s room can be beneficial and taking warm baths and showers. Vicks rub is recommended for children older than two years of age; baby Vicks rub can be used for younger children.”

How can I protect my child/baby if someone in my household has COVID-19?

According to Chalmeta, “If possible, distance the child/baby from the person infected with COVID. Ideally, the infected person should stay in a separate room but if that isn’t possible, they should wear a mask at all times, an N95 if possible.”

Bortun agrees, “Using different rooms and different bathrooms helps, along with practicing good hand hygiene. If you have a baby and are breastfeeding, continue to breastfeed by pumping the milk or chest breastfeeding with precautions, such as using hand hygiene and masking.”

SARAH CUBBAGE Public information officer, Fauquier Health

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fundraiser for Claude Thompson Elementary raises $100,000 in just 6 weeks I wanted to tell the community that the Friends of Rectortown fundraiser for the Claude Thompson Elementary School Endowment was a smashing success. Our goal was to raise $100,000 over three years. We reached it in six weeks.

Amazing.

There is great love for the school, its teachers and principal, which carried the day.

Let me share a poignant note I received from an alumnus who went there years ago; “I am an alum. I attended what was then Northwestern Elementary many years ago. Claude Thompson was the principal.

“The school opened a whole new world to me. At that time, and I assume now still, the student body was a mix of those who had much and those who had very little. I was in the latter group. When I heard about the endowment, I wanted to send along some small token of the appreciation I have for the care I received and the start that was given to me at Thompson

Elementary.”

That tradition continues.

The gifts came from a wide area, as a result of the article about the fundraiser that you all ran in the newspaper. Thank you for that, Robin Earl and the Fauquier Times.

I hope our community will support your good work through your foundation owner, the Piedmont Journalism Foundation.

Best, HANK LAVINE for the Friends of Rectortown, Inc.

P.S. Many folks wanted to contribute clothing, but the school has no facility to keep such donations. To respond, the Rectortown United Methodist Church (3043 Rectortown Road, Rectortown) has set up a program to accept clothing donations.

Pam, at the church (540-364-1066), can give folks the details.

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BATTLEFIELD BOYS, OSBOURN PARK GIRLS MAKE STATE FINALS

Battlefield ended Patriot’s perfect boys basketball season Monday, winning their Class 6 semifinal 55-54 on Bryce Hammersley’s 3-pointer. The Bobcats (20-6) face Hayfield (31-0) in Friday’s state final at 2:30 in Richmond. The girls Class 6 final has Osbourn Park’s girls (26-1) meeting James Madison (26-2) Friday at 12:30 p.m.

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Fauquier Times | March 9, 2022

Highland boys make history, but fall in state final

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

The Hawks keep getting closer.

With a runner-up finish in the VISAA Division 2 boys basketball tournament last Saturday, Highland School enhanced its reputation as a state power.

Making the final for the first time in school history, the No. 2 Hawks fell to top-ranked Blue Ridge School 67-50 in Petersburg.

The Hawks (21-10) entered the fourth quarter down 47-44, but Blue Ridge’s depth and size proved too much and the Barons pulled away, outscoring the Hawks 20-6 in the final quarter.

Isaiah Abraham paced Highland with 15 points and Cam Cole contributed 11 points.

“It is always an honor to represent your school in the state tournament.

We went up against two of the best teams in the state of Virginia and were able to compete at a very high level,” said coach Brian Hooker.

“Overall, I thought we played tremendously well for seven out of eight quarters and we just ran out of gas in the fourth quarter of the state championship game.”

In Friday’s semifinal night against Miller School, Highland overcame a 12-point third quarter deficit to defeat the Mavericks 84-76.

Miller was hot from behind the arc in the first half, hitting 10 three pointers on their way to a six-point halftime lead. The Mavericks extended their lead to 12 until Highland tightened up their defense and were able to find holes in Miller’s halfcourt zone defense.

Throughout the second half, Highland’s guards repeatedly found 6-foot9 junior forward Patrick O’Brien in the interior of the Maverick zone.

O’Brien, who led all scorers with 19 points, displayed a soft shooting touch hitting several turnaround jumpers in the middle of the crowded zone.

See HIGHLAND, page 18

Cassidy Scott and the Fauquier girls took 10th as a team and third in the girls 3,200 relay.

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Sophomore Julian Rivera was one of Highland’s many standouts during the Hawks’ memorable state runner-up finish.

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‘TOUGH COMPETITION’ AT STATE TRACK MEET Falcon girls place 10th in Lynchburg, Kettle Run’s Schaner is fourth in pole vault

By Fred Hodge

Special to the Fauquier Times

The Feb. 28-March 1 Class 4 state track meet at Liberty University came packed with high-quality talent.

The representatives from the three Fauquier County schools can testify to the excellence they faced in Lynchburg.

Fauquier High’s girls team entered as the Northwestern District and Region 4C champions. In recent years,

Fauquier normally would be seeded among the top three in multiple individual events and relays. This time, the performance sheet showed Falcons often in fifth, sixth or seventh.

“It’s loaded,” Falcon coach Quentin Jones said of the current Class 4 field, pointing out some of Fauquier’s stiffest competitors recently had dropped down from Class 5.

The competition level did not prevent the county’s girls from breaking into the scoring column, as Fauquier, Kettle Run and Liberty all had athletes earn all-state honors in Lynchburg.

See TRACK, page 18

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‘I’VE BEEN BLESSED’ Longtime Liberty AD Jerry Carter inducted into Virginia Hall of Fame

FHS baseball led by Tapscott, Bynaker

By Peter Brewington

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

By Peter Brewington

Smith is coming off an impressive scrimmage against Tuscarora. “He’s taken a jump as a senior. We’re excited about what he can do. He’s showing an ability to control his fastball,” O”Saben said.

Having solid pitchers allows a key player like Bynaker to be moved off the mound for the most part. Considered the team’s fastest player and a dangerous hitter, O’Saben said Bynaker, a senior, will lead off and play center field, but could start some games or be a closer.

After 41 years of service as an athletic director, Fauquier County native Jerry Carter is going into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame.

Carter, 67, was the first AD for Liberty High when it opened in 1994 and spent 13 years Jerry Carter there before moving to Briar Woods in Ashburn, where he spent another 14 years before retiring in 2021.

Carter helped Liberty’s fledgling school get established and win three state titles (two cheerleading/one girls track) before he moved on to Briar Woods, which captured 18 state crowns in eight sports in his tenure.

Carter has been instrumental working with the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (VIAAA), which recognized him with its prestigious John Youngblood Lifetime Award of Merit in 2021 He was also athletic director at Marshall Middle School for five years and Cedar Lee for nine and VIAAA president in 2003-04.

Carter praises the numerous Fauquier County coaching and teaching legends that helped him along the way, like Allen Creasy (Fauquier High

See BASEBALL, page 20

See CARTER, page 20

Fauquier Times Staff Writer

Fauquier’s quest to win the Northwestern District baseball title will be built around a pitching staff that looks strong and capable.

Veteran Falcon coach Matt O’Saben thinks he has four quality starters to turn to in Damen Tapscott, Nick Curtis, Blaine Smith and John Bynaker.

O’Saben says Tapscott, a junior, is poised for a big year.

“The guy that’s the most experienced is Damen. He threw a lot of innings last year as a sophomore and as a junior he looks really good,” said O’Saben. “We need him to pitch a lot. We know we’ll get big Possible Fauquier things out of him.” batting order Senior Nick 1. John Bynaker, CF (Sr.) Curtis will also 2. Matthew Graham, C (Fr.) get plenty of starts.

3. Garrett Cockerille, SS (Sr.) “COVID set him 4. Blaine Smith, 1B (Sr.) back last year, but 5. Nick Curtis, 3B (Sr.) he closed once or 6. Ethan Brown, RF (Jr.) twice for us. His 7. Damen Tapscott, SP (Jr.) 8. Grayson Coppage, 2B curve is devastat(Soph.) ing and he’s picked 9. Turner Sten, LF (Sr.) up some velocity Also on roster: Eli Bynaker on his fastball,” (Fr.); Henry Davenport (Sr.); O’Saben said.

Brady Latiolais (Jr.) Senior Blaine

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Ethan Brown and the Falcons are excited to play a full schedule after last year’s pandemic-shortened slate. Fauquier opens Monday at Culpeper.

Cougar pole vaulters make all-state TRACK, from page 17 Heritage (Newport News) took the girls team title by winning the meet-ending 1,600-meter relay for 59 total points to squeeze past Jefferson Forest and Atlee, both finishing with 58. Western Albemarle (56.5) also was a strong contender.

Fauquier’s girls placed 10th out of 32 scoring schools with 22 points.

Kettle Run (7.5) was 22nd and Liberty (4) was in a three-way tie for 27th.

None of the county schools scored on the boys side.

Loudoun Valley won the crown with 56 points ahead of Western Albemarle (47), Pulaski (46.5) and Patrick Henry of Ashland (41).

“We didn’t score a lot of points, but we walked out of there having accomplished a lot,” Jones stressed. “A lot of positives. Our process keeps going.”

“Yeah, there were a couple of

parts that did not go our way at all,” the coach admitted earlier, again citing the meet’s quality.

“Cassidy Scott runs the [1,600 meters] 12 seconds faster in [five minutes, 3.98 seconds] and finishes fifth,” Jones cited. “You can’t fault that. It was a hell of a run.

“Then you have Aubrey Fernandez, who finishes fourth in the 500, but breaks the school record,” he said of Fernandez’ time of 1:8.93.

“There was tough, tough competition.”

The Falcons opened with a bronze medal in the 3,200-meter relay, their best placement of the meet. Abby Gray, Kiki Wine, Fernandez and Scott combined to finish in 9:37.29.

The foursome fell behind early before staging a fierce comeback, with Scott moving into second in the final straightaway. The Jamestown anchor leg, however, caught her at the finish

line for a .18 of a second margin.

In the 1,600-relay final event, Katey Bern and Julia Crowther combined with Scott and Fernandez for fourth place. This time, Fernandez was the one with the torrid final stretch run. Her lean at the line gave her quarter fourth by a razor thin .05 of a second over Monacan at 4:10.36.

Fauquier’s other points came on Mackenzie Hodul’s triple jump of 33 feet, 2.5 inches, good for seventh place.

Kettle Run vaulters shine again

All of Kettle Run’s points came for the dynamic duo of Colleen Schaner and Ashley Nickerson in the pole vault.

Schaner ended in a tie for fourth after clearing 19-6, while Nickerson placed sixth at 10-0.

“It’s very cool that both girls came home as all-state vaulters,” Cougar coach Myraida Davis said happily.”We’re very proud of them, and the girls were very excited to compete and that they were peaking

‘We will be back ready to take that final step’ HIGHLAND, from page 17

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Playing an ambitious schedule, Highland went 21-10 and reached its first state final.

Sophomore guard Julian Rivera continued his impressive state tournament performance, scoring 18 points against Miller after dropping 20 in the quarterfinal against Seton School (Manassas).

Rivera was a force on the glass, coming down with several key rebounds from the guard position. He also had another stellar defensive performance with multiple steals that led to fast break opportunities for the Hawks.

Cole back, but Ngongba out

Junior point guard Cam Cole (concussion) re-

at the right time.”

Davis added Schaner has committed to pole vault for the Arizona State Sun Devils next year.

Speedster Cavins

Liberty’s Isabelle Cavins was another local athlete to reach the allstate tier. The Eagle sprinted to fifth place in the finals of the 55-meter dash. She finished in 7.44 seconds.

“We are so proud of Isabelle. She is one of the most driven athletes I have worked with,” Liberty coach Helene Leigh said of her veteran junior. The focus was to execute all of the long-practiced elements to advance out of the preliminary heat to the finals (top eight).

“When the seeding came out for prelims, I knew she had a pretty great shot,” Leigh said. “She raced well, PR’ed (7.42) and went into finals in 6th.

Tuesday she went out there and proved that she was meant to be there.”

Cavins also competed in the 300 meters.

turned for the state semis, but 6-10 sophomore center Pat Ngongba missed the last two pivotal games with a broken foot suffered in the 72-55 quarterfinal win over Seton School on March 2.

Without Ngongba, Highland had its hands full in the final against a Blue Ridge lineup that had three players 6-7 or more, including Syracuse commit Maliq Brown.

Despite the loss, coach Hookerl saw his program make huge inroads as they played the toughest schedule in school history, including the Myrtle Beach Classic, and games against the D.C. area’s elite.

“I can’t thank this group of kids enough; they were a lot of fun to coach. They are tremendous kids who consistently show high character and a strong work ethic. We will be back next year and will be ready to take that final step needed to bring a state championship to Highland School,” Hooker said.

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Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point kicks off spring steeplechase season Sell-out crowd welcomes back a return to normal sport

By Betsy Burke Parker

Special to the Fauquier Times

The hillside at The Hill was overflowing with race fans at Saturday’s sold-out Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point, horses, horsemen and spectators welcoming jump racing back to the area.

The racecourse near Culpeper featured a return to action for Virginia’s steeplechase circuit after a year away due to the pandemic.

Maryland apprentice Elizabeth Scully partnered two winners, driving owner-trainer Forrest Kelly’s Fletched to narrow victory in the headline open timber. Scully also won with Casey Pinkard’s Diva of Seville in a well-timed come-from-behind score on the turf.

Middleburg-based trainer Neil Morris saddled Will Russell’s

Animal Kingston (Graham Watters up) to win the other turf race.

“The Rappahannock course was in very good shape,” Morris said.

“The race entries were light, but the races were competitive, and the finishes were exciting.

“It was a full, lively crowd of spectators and tailgaters,” and horses and horsemen were delighted at the early-season racing opportunity, he added.

The Virginia Steeplechase Association annual awards party was held Friday, March 4 in Upperville.

Irv Naylor was named leading owner, Leslie Young leading trainer. Leading rider Tom Garner said his victory in the International Gold Cup in October was “his biggest win of the year, and a huge part of his championship year.”

See STEEPLECHASE, page 20

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Carly Kern and Goose, right, lead the way to win the large pony race at Saturday’s Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point. The meet kicked off the nine-week race season.

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HORSE BRIEFS JUMPER SHOW SLATED MARCH 20 The Casanova Warrenton Pony Club hosts an open jumper show March 20 in the Fleming Farm arena and warm-up ring at Great Meadow in The Plains. Divisions range from poles to advanced level eventing height.

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HORSE EXPO COMING IN APRIL The annual Horse Expo is scheduled April 30 at Frying Pan Park in Herndon. The all-day affair features demonstrations, speakers, clinics, shopping, food trucks and more equine activities.

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THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ARE STARTING EARLY THIS YEAR The Virginia Foxhound Club show at Morven Park returns this year after two years away. It is scheduled for Memorial Day Sunday, May 29,

on the lawn of historic Morven Park in Leesburg.

New this year, a canine working breed Dog Daze event has been added Saturday, May 28 at Glenwood Park in Middleburg.

The Masters of Foxhounds Association hosts a full day of demos and competition by working dogs and hounds. Featured breeds include retrievers – Labs, pointers and spaniels, a K9 police dog demonstration, beagles and bassets, herding sheep dogs, search and rescue dogs, terrier races, sighthound races, agility, companion canines, a foxhound parade and more.

There will also be shopping, food trucks and canine-focused activities and presentations.

If you are interested in attending or volunteering, please contact Billie-Jo Pearl at (540) 883-0883 or office@mfha.com

Sighthounds are among working dogs that will be on display at the Dog Daze event scheduled at Middleburg’s Glenwood Park.

PHOTO BY BETSY BURKE PARKER

Small BuSineSS appreciation

Warrenton photographer Douglas Lees was recognized with the Francis Thornton Greene award for his lifelong support of Virginia steeplechasing.

Complete race results and full VSA 2021 standings are at centralentryoffice.com.

National news

The National Steeplechase Association has a full slate of 16 race meets scheduled for this spring – including three in Virginia. It’s the most since the pre-pandemic 2019 season.

There are 82 races worth $2.33 million at meets across seven states.

The season opens March 26 at Aiken’s brand-new course and location in South Carolina, and ends at another new course, the redeveloped Fair Hill Races in Maryland on May 28.

Two meets feature purses topping $300,000 – the Virginia BASEBALL, from page 18 Other pitching options are junior Ethan Brown and sophomore Grayson Coppage.

“I’m pretty encouraged by our mix of arms and depth,” said O’Saben, who saw two players, Owen Winebarger and Braedy Peck, transfer to Highland School’s powerful program a mile away.

The batting order looks solid at the top with the lefty Bynaker leading off.

A multi-sport star athlete, Bynaker is coming off big seasons in football and indoor track.

“He was a major run producer last season. He can go get it in center field.

He should hit for average, steal bases and help us get runs,” O’Saben said.

Senior Garrett Cockerille will be the everyday shortstop. “We want him to lock down the position. He brings us solid defense and leadership.

He will not pitch. I like the shortstop never having to go to the mound and owning short,” O’Saben said.

Freshman Matthew Graham will be the starting catcher. He’s highly rated by the Perfect Game website.

“He’ll be a big part of our run proCARTER, from page 18

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boys basketball coach and AD), Sam Johnson (former FHS baseball coach), Dave Nagy (Cedar Lee Junior High principal), John Harrison (first Liberty High principal), Roger Lee (former LHS principal) and others.

“I’ve been blessed. I’ve had so many good people in my career. My whole life has been one big break,” said Carter.

Known for his outgoing personality and warmth, Carter credits his parents.

“I enjoy people,” says Carter.

“I had a good upbringing with my mom and dad. My mom was a kind and generous person who hammered into my sister and me to treat all people the way you want to be treated regardless of race, religion and culture,” Carter said.

Carter grew up in Marshall and attended Fauquier High, where he

Open timber winner Fletched, at right with Elizabeth Scully up, edges away from Bet The Pot (Graham Watters) at the finish line.

Gold Cup is biggest this spring – $390,000, with Nashville’s Iroquois second-richest at $360,000. Both the April 30 Maryland Hunt Cup and May 7 Virginia Gold Cup timber stakes are worth $100,000.

A complete condition book, weekly entries and results and a link to racing live stream video shows are at nationalsteeplechase.com. duction,” O’Saben said.

Blaine Smith will hit fourth behind Bynaker, Cockerille and Graham and play first base when not pitching.

Tapscott will likely play second base when not pitching. Curtis and Grayson Coppage will both play third. Ethan Brown will play right when not pitching.

There’s competition in left field with Henry Davenport and Eli Bynaker in the mix with senior Turner Sten. Junior Brady Latiolias is another outfielder.

Last season was shorter due to a later start and pandemic-abbreviated schedule. Fauquier went 7-5 and lost in the Northwestern District semifinals to Millbrook.

Fauquier is a little light roster-wise, with 12 varsity players, but O’Saben anticipates the Falcons will be in the hunt with Kettle Run, James Wood, Millbrook and Sherando.

“All five compete every year.

It’s highly competitive. We’ll see whose pitching staff steps up. It’ll be a tight race. I don’t expect anything other,” said O’Saben, whose team opens March 14. lettered in baseball for four years and also played football and basketball, graduating in 1973.

He attended Bluefield (W.Va.) Junior College from 1972-75 and later graduated from George Mason University in 1980, then got a master’s degree in administration from Shenandoah University in 1999.

Carter is still active with the schools he loves. He’s serving as a substitute teacher in Fauquier County and also helping as an assistant AD in Loudoun.

“I’ve been blessed. I’ve had so many good people in my career. My whole life has been one big break,” said Carter.

Even when he took the job at Briar Woods to increase his income, he never moved out of Fauquier. Now he enjoys going to games at all three county schools, often taking his grandkids.

“I root for whoever is playing that night,” he says.

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CALENDAR, from page 11

When: Thursday, March 17; noon to 1 p.m.

Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: Members will discuss “The Finders: by Jeffrey B. Burton To join: email pamela.lovera@fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8500, ext. 2

Trivia and live music

What: Irish trivia with Allison, Kim and Claire; theme is Ireland When: Wednesday, March 16; 7 p.m.

Where: O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Info: Launch of new beer at 8 p.m.; live music with Sullark starting at 9 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day

What: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day When: Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18; starting at 9 a.m.

Where: O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton Info: Kegs and Eggs, Paul Cray, Sullark, The Butternotes, Irish dancers from the Butke School of Irish Dance, Irish Dancers from The Boyle School of Irish Dance, The Irish Session and Ice Luge

Thursday, March 17 Fundraiser

What: St. Paddy’s drive-thru dinner When: Thursday, March 17; 4 to 6 p.m.

Where: Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 6838 Lees Manor Road, Orlean Cost: Dinner $18 donation (or more); donations will fund new fire engine Info: Limited number of dinners (corned beef, cabbage, parslied potatoes, brownie); first-come, first-served

Live music

What: St. Patty’s thirsty Thursday When: Thursday, March 17; 4 to 8 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton Info: Live Irish tunes with Jack Dunlap, Graze to

Book club

What: Mystery book club

Griddle food truck on site

Live music

What: Featuring Chris Timbers Trio When: Thursday, March 17; 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg

Friday, March 18 Live music

What: Featuring Low Water Bridge Band When: Friday, March 18; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton

Karaoke

What: Friday night karaoke When: Friday, March 18; 7 to 10 p.m.

Where: Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place, Culpeper

Live music

What: Featuring Gary Jay and Fireball When: March 18; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg

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These property transfers, filed Feb. 23-March 1, 2022 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named Cedar Run District

NVR Inc. to Eric Hearn, 0.5796 acre at 6515 Bob White Drive, Warrenton. $754,325 Larry P. Walters Tr. to Immer Alfredo Blanco Romero, 2 acres at 8307 Kines Road, Warrenton. $382,000 Rebecca E. Davis to Deisy Romo, 1 acre at 8775 Low Pond Drive SE of Warrenton. $355,000 RMH Builders LLC to Branden Scott Harter, 2 acres at 11760 Bowery Lane, Catlett. $637,999.50 Millfield IV LLC to Daniel Steven Seeba, 8182 Major Watters Court, Warrenton. $595,000 Shelby L. Salisbury to Red Hawk Holdings LLC, 3.1150 acres at 4512 Ritchie Road and 3 acres on Ritchie Road nr. Elk Run. $60,000 Clyde Lomax III to Pedro Ramon Mendez, 0.7562 acre at 9422 Elk Run Road, Catlett. $300,000 NVR Inc. to Stacey L. Heflin, 0.6579 acre at 6403 Redwinged Blackbird Drive, Warrenton. $898,480

Lee District

Phong T. Quang to Esteban Beltran, 10875 Depot Drove, Bealeton. $330,100 Mitchell James Walker to Justin Ripley, 10962 Southcoate Village Drive, Bealeton. $515,000 Nina B. Steadman Estate by Executor to Richard A. Hale, 7.7247 acres at 14625 Snake Castle Road, Sumerduck. $420,000

as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.)

Top Dollar Deal: $1,485,000 in Center District Caliber Homebuilder Inc. to Tom Niles Scoggin Jr., 1.6808 acres at 7687 Opal Road nr.

Warrenton. $691,894 Sharon D. Bucklin to Daniel Hatch, 11211 Wolfe Court, Bealeton. $370,000 Mickey Lynn Hill to Antunes LLC, Lots 5-12, 33-40, part of Lots 41-43; Lots 13-18, 27-32, Block A of the Boyd Smith Subdivision. Also any and all streets and alleyways as shown on a plat of Subdivision of Boyd M. Smith’s Farm, Remington. $240,000 Scott W. O’Brien to Yhomira Grissol Delarosa Barbosa, Lots 42, 43 and 44, River Road, Remington. $60,000

Center District

Ruby Pauline Dodson Estate by Executors to Jolly Investments LLC, 7199 Spotsylvania Street, Warrenton. $350,000 Aran Capital Partners LLC to Jolie J. Smith, 356 Stuyvesant Street, Warrenton. $590,000 Kimberly Ann Bresler to Misael Emeric Orozco, 0.1290 acre at 87 Haiti Street, Warrenton. $350,000 Alexy Abdo to Jay Perez, 0.2296 acre at 73 Fairfax Street, Warrenton. $450,000 Curtis Lee Clark Jr. to Joy T. Herndon, 146 North View Circle, Warrenton. $649,000 W. R. Miller LLC to 125 W. Shirley Ave. LLC, 0.3581 acre at 125 W. Shirley Ave., and 0.0845 acre & R/W to & from Moffett Ave. and W. Shirley Ave. $1,485,000

Margaret N. Jeffries-Honeycutt to Mary Ann Torrico, 136-B Fairfield Drive, Warrenton. $260,000

Scott District

Ronnie Thomas to Kyle Wood, 5.53968 acres on Old Bust Head Road, Broad Run. $180,000 Andy B. Gentry to James Correll, 4564 Gates Road nr. Warrenton. $840,000 Michael J. Morgan to Matthew David Zakri, 1.6123 acres at 5508 Oliver Lane nr. Broad Run. $665,000 Gregory D. Gray to James E. Frederickson, 4056 Shrayer Court nr. Warrenton. $795,000 Annemary Madeline Labonte to James Thomas Long, 7322 Auburn Mill Road nr. Warrenton. $552,000 House Buyers of America Inc. to Sungmin Ahn, 1.2150 acres at 5218 Beverly Court nr.

Warrenton. $475,000

Marshall District

Varona Holdings LLC to Betty Ann Duffield, 55.5 acres at 9493 Summer Breeze Road nr.

Warrenton. $1,250,000 Christopher Deboves Roszel to Longbranch Holdings LLC, 3.5 acres at 8564 Springs Road, Warrenton. $695,000 Billy Ray Stringfellow to John B. Harris, 4 acres and access R/W to Leeds Manor Road nr.

Marshall. $200,000 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Allan L. Shifflett Tr., 4231 Manor Drive,

Marshall. $707,910 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Mohammad Zeeshan, 5102 Carter’s Crossing Avenue, Marshall. $767,505 Main Street Bandit LLC to Snapadoo Real Estate LLC, 0.4472 acre at 8368 W. Main Street, Marshall. $725,000 Surrey House LLC to Daniel Edwin Bliss, 1.261 acres at 7456 Keith Road nr. Warrenton. $368,000 Old Salem Community Development LLC to Nicholas A. O’Neal, 8650 Anderson Ave., Marshall. $582,770 Gregory F. Landfried to James Carroll Thompson Jr., 5.95 acre at 4146 Ashville Road, Marshall. $625,000 Dana M. Whitley to Kristen Marie Thiel Siokos, 1 acre at 9509 Lee’s Mill Road nr.

Warrenton. $455,000 Judith A. Shumaker to Christopher Rees Baxter, 2.504 acres at 8142 Black Snake Road W. of Warrenton. $425,000 Rockwood Homes Inc. to Mary Abell, 2.9000 acres at 6488 Enon School Road, Marshall. $499,900 Shirley Marie Grimsley Smith to Hartz Construction Co. Inc., 1 acre on Leeds Manor Road nr. Orlean. $125,000 Bryant F. Smith to Dawn Rairgh, 1.0374 acres at 8409 Springs Way Place nr. Warrenton. $345,000

OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES Shirley Juanita Bland

Amira Monae Austin

Shirley Juanita Bland, 67, of Marshall, VA, passed March 3, 2022.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, 12 PM, at First Baptist Church, 4195 Loudoun Ave., The Plains, VA, 20198 On line condolences: www. joynesfuneralhome.com

Amira Monae Austin, born on November 16, 1998 of Ashburn, Virginia passed away on February 23, 2022. The funeral will be March 26, 2022; Wake 10-11am / Funeral 11am, Crossway Church, 8601 Plantation Lane, Manassas, VA 20110.

On Sunday, March 6, 2022, Joyce Helen Shaffer, loving wife, Ames Funeral Home (Manassas) mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 79.

Joyce was born on November 14, 1942, in Johnstown, PA to Richard and Helen Cale. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1960 where she played clarinet and was a member of Retired US Army SFC Robert J Post, the marching band. On October 27, 1962, she married Ronald 89 of Warrenton, VA passed away on Shaffer and moved to Virginia. There she and Ron raised two March 7, 2022, peacefully at his children: son Scott Shaffer and daughter Ronda Shaffer. Joyce home. He was born on November 14, retired from Exxon Mobil Corporation in 2005 after 20 years of 1932 in New York to George Bush service.

Post and Anna Decker Post.

Joyce was a devoted mother and grandmother. One of her In addition to his parents, Robert passions was watching her children do the things they enjoyed. was preceded in death by his beloved For Scott it was basketball and baseball, for Ronda it was softball wife, Anna Lee Post (nee Manuel). and dance. Joyce could always be found in the bleachers or He is survived by his two sons, auditorium cheering them on with a huge smile on her face. As Mike (Karen) and Tom she got older, she shifted to watching her grandsons, Tyler and (Stephanie)Post; siblings Rosemary Nathan excel at their chosen sports. She was a fixture behind the Barton and Donald Post; backstop and in the bleachers at Kettle Run High School. Joyce Mike (Karen) Tom (Stephanie) sister and Ron also made several long road trips up and down the east Rosemary (Danny) Brother Don, precoast to watch the boys play in various tournaments. One of her ceded siblings George, Ed,David, and Betty. In laws include John favorites was going to Cooperstown to watch Tyler play baseball. and Linda Manuel Ruth Manuel . Grandchildren Sebastian, When not watching her grandsons play sports, she enjoyed time Chelsea, Madison, McKenzie , Zachary and great granddaughter with her friends in the Red Hats Society and always jumped at Maci . Nieces Terry, Laure, Trish, Melanie, Jennifer and Lori. the chance to pet sit for her Grandpups.

Nephews Brent , Scott , Jim and David.

Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Richard Cale, and The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 her mother, Helen Ober Cale. from 9-10:00 am, where a Memorial service will immediately She is survived by her husband Ronald, her two children, Scott follow at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warand Ronda, daughter-in-law Tammy and two grandsons Tyler renton, VA 20186. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. and Nathan Shaffer.

Army.

A funeral service will be held at Moser Funeral Home in Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.

Warrenton, VA on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 4:00 PM. The com. family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in her name to the Kettle Run Athletic Boosters at 7403 Academic Avenue Nokesville, VA 20181, Attn: Julie Kuhlburg. Checks need to be made out to Cougar Athletic Boosters, Inc. and please make sure to note in the memo area of the check, “Donation in memory of Joyce Shaffer”. If you would like a receipt, please include your return A Life Well Lived Billie (Belmira) Sousa address information.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.

It is with great sadness that we report the loss of our mother, Billie moserfuneralhome.com

Joyce Helen Shaffer

Robert James Post

Billie (Belmira) Sousa

Sousa, who passed away while she slept in the early morning hours of March 1, 2022.

At 92 years of age, her passing still cut short the joy she shared with all of her family and friends; friends which she held so dearly. We could not have asked for a better mother. She and Dad loved us and taught us to be our best. It was easy to return the love they shared. But there was discipline too.

Billie was born on July 5“, 1929 in Provincetown, MA to William and Maria (de Mello Silva. The childhood loss of her older sister was devastating, but Billie adjusted and learned to find happiness quickly.

She had a way of adjusting to difficulties. When asked, she was almost always ”fine“, throughout her life. And she told us little of her older sister.

She married Dad soon after graduation from Somerville HS and followed him throughout his military career, at times enduring long periods of separation, she also maintained the household and raised five children, the stories we have lived, because of them. We cherish those childhood memories of New England while living on Long Island, NY, in Portsmouth NH, and Bedford MA; with vacations on Cape Cod and family get togethers at nearby Grammy and Papa Joe’s, and Ahma and Papa Bill’s. In those younger years, they taught us right from wrong, and the value of family and friends.

Once again, but with only three children in tow, Billie and George set upon a new life in Northern Virginia in 1972. So, the greater part of her life has been here, Annandale, then Lake Braddock, Warrenton, and eventually Culpeper.

For several years, they enjoyed a beautiful home in South Wales, near Jeffersonton, and then later by herself. Mom has occasionally served her communities in volunteer positions, but has mainly been the homemaker that kept the family together, while George completed careers in the US Air Force, civilian service at the GAO, and as a homebuilder. The Arbors has been Billie’s home for four years and she is grateful for the many friends she has made there, and everywhere else. We too are grateful for her friends, but perhaps more so, to have grown up under the positive guidance of Mom and Dad. Mom is preceded in death by her sister Elizabeth (Betty), brother William (Buddy), and loving husband George, who passed in 2007.

She is survived by her five children Michelle Sousa, Gorgie Bigham, George Sousa, Jon Sousa, and Mary Monie; ten grandchildren Jennifer, Gregory, Christopher, Shannon, Garrett, Ruth Marie, Michael, Mathew, Dillon, and Connor; and seven great grandchildren Aeryn, Caroline, Spencer, Fred, Arya, Rowan, and Clark.

Billie will be interned at Culpeper National Cemetery next to her husband George.

Mary Lee Poe Mary Lee Poe, 88, of Amissville Virginia passed away at her home on February 28, 2022. She was born in Culpeper, Virginia on September 16, 1933, to the late Lester and Mamie Kilby.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Poe of Amissville Virginia, James Gregory Poe (Cindy) of Midland, Virginia, Rev. Ronald Poe (Laflecia) of Amissville, Virginia, Teresa Myers (David) of Culpeper, Virginia; in addition to grandchildren Brian Flock, Amy Fincham, Stephen Poe (Stephanie), Alisha Summers (Toussaint III), Irving Smith, Joslyn Smith, and Lindsey Poe. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Abigail Berry, Anthony Berry, James Flock, Isla Poe, Toussaint Summers IV, Xavier Summers, Christopher Poe, Jesse Poe, niece, Diane Condrey, and nephew, John Kilby.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years James Ronald “Ronnie” Poe, sister, Francis Jacobs, brother, John Lester Kilby Jr., and grandson James Gregory Poe Jr. Mary Lee was baptized at the Culpeper Baptist Church, at an early age and was a long-time member of the Amissville Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. For 40 years she and her husband owned and operated Olde Towne Auto Service in Warrenton, Virginia. She loved her family and always enjoyed sharing a meal from Burger King with lunchtime buddies Rev. Rocky Smith and Gene Tines.

A viewing was held on Friday, March 4 from 6 pm-8 pm at Moser Funeral Home and Rev. Ronald L. Poe will officiate a graveside service at Amissville United Methodist Church Cemetery at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 5. Pallbearers will be Stephen Poe, Charles Carpenter, Andy Berry, Clarence Baltimore, Brian Flock, and Irving Smith.

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks any donations to be made to the Woodville Baptist Church or the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department.

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

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OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES Barbara Cross Graham Barbara Cross Graham, 84, passed quietly in the presence of family on March 4th at her beloved farm estate in Purcellville, Virginia. Ms. Graham was born May 27, 1937 in Leesburg, Virginia, the daughter of the late Samuel Oscar Graham and Frances Cross Ballenger Graham.

Throughout her life, Barbara was a horse trainer, breeder and acclaimed equestrian, known amongst her circles as honest, straightforward, loyal, and full of wit. She was deeply respected for her generosity of spirit; Barbara openly shared her knowledge of training and riding with the world, and quietly supported dozens of people as they “got on their feet”– both in the best times while chasing dreams and opening new stables, and through the toughest times of overcoming addiction and hardship. She also bestowed the love of horses in the hearts of generations of her family and people near her.

Among her many accolades as a nationally renown horsewoman, Barbara was former President of the oldest hunt in America, Piedmont Fox Hounds, and winner of countless prizes as owner, trainer, breeder and rider, including the Maryland Million and The First Flight Handicap in New York. She is most remembered though, for her great care of people, horses, her home and her barns.

Surviving are a son, Shannon Rofe and two grandchildren of Tennessee; a sister, Nancy Dillon of Philomont; ten nieces and nephews as well as 24 great- nieces and nephews; and longtime farm manager and friend, Roberto.

Barbara’s eldest sister Gail Graham Mann preceded her in death– the family finding joy and solace that the two, best friends and neighbors all their days, are now together again at the kitchen table.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Ebenezer Cemetery, Loudoun County, Virginia with Mr. R. K. Shirley III officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Retired Racehorse Project: 3357 Hazelwood Rd., Edgewater, MD 21038 or to Blue Ridge Hospice: 333 West Cork St., Winchester VA 22601.

Arrangements are being handled by Enders & Shirley Funeral Home, Berryville, VA. To view the obituary and send condolences online, please visit www.endersandshirley.com.

Martin Bernard Pace Martin Bernard Pace, a proud decorated disabled veteran of the United States Army, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 21, 2022.

Martin was born on March 12, 1968 in New York, New York and grew up in the Patterson Projects of the South Bronx. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Justice and Public Safety from Auburn University at Montgomery and a Master of Science degree in Business from Troy University Montgomery. At the age of 17, Martin enlisted in the United States Army.

He valued this service highly and attained the rank of Sergeant Major. As part of this service, he was deployed seven times, including to Haiti, Germany and Korea, and he served tours of duty as a senior instructor, logistician, manager and operations officer. Martin also worked at the United States Pentagon as an intelligence analyst. He retired with the rank of Sergeant Major in 2006 at the Pentagon. Post Army, Martin resided in Dale City, Virginia where he worked as a Government Contractor, Senior Program and Business Management Financial Analyst and was a self-employed entrepreneur and business owner of M.B.P. International LLC until his death. Martin earned numerous military decorations, including the National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. He was an active member and participant of the Nation of Gods and Earths, Disabled American Veterans and Supporters and Wounded Warrior Project.

Martin is survived by the love of his life and his best friend, Johane Pace (née Smith). They were together for 15 years and married since 2008. He is also survived by his mother, Mattie B. Pace; younger brother, Tyler Pace; and many cousins, in-laws and friends.

A service honoring the life of Martin will be held at the Mountcastle Turch Life Celebration Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, Virginia 22193 on March 19, 2022 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Martin will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with military funeral honors at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate or to the Disabled American Veterans at https://www.dav.org/methods-todonate/.

Charles Edward Shepherd, III Charles Edward Shepherd, III passed away, way too soon, on March 1, 2022, at the age of 74. Born on August 14, 1947, in Warrenton, Virginia, Charles was a proud and lifelong Warrentonian who embodied all that is right in the world and the authentic spirit of a small town. A true southern gentleman and objectively, the best dressed man in Warrenton, Charles could often be seen dapperly strolling down Main Street, ascending the steps of the post office, grabbing a meal (almost daily) with a friend at Frost Diner or enjoying a Turtle Sundae on a warm summer day at the Carousel. The Beatles and Elvis were among his favorite musicians but any song with a catchy rock-n-roll beat would do! In addition to being a music fanatic, he was passionate about trains and vintage cars. His prized Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 was the cornerstone of the annual Warrenton Father’s Day car show...yes, he was the only owner and all the parts are still original!

Through the years, the Shepherd roots have grown wide and deep throughout Fauquier, and it would be hard to find a person in town whose life was not touched in a positive way by Charles. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. Shepherd, Jr. and Frances Anderson Shepherd, he valued family and traditions, proudly sharing the rich Shepherd history with anyone who was interested. He loved holidays, especially Christmas, and was a regular at Grimsley’s Christmas Eve party. Granddaddy was the spirit and magic of Christmas to his grandchildren. He proudly carried the torch for the annual Shepherd’s eggnog party and was a steadfast guardian of the prized Shepherd family eggnog recipe. Yes, Charles, we promise to make eggnog this year and every year at Christmas...drip, drip, drip! He passionately instilled his love of the Outer Banks in his children and grandchildren during annual trips to OBX, often sharing family stories while making homemade ice cream on the porch of the beach house.

Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Cheryl Hanback Shepherd; two children including his namesake, Charles E. “Chap” (Sharon) Shepherd, IV; his daughter, Melissa “Missy” Pawlak; sister, Lynne Koval; nephew, Christian Koval and two great nieces, Makayla and Morgan Koval. Granddaddy leaves behind three adored grandchildren, Max (20) and Aidan (16) Pawlak and Charles E. “Quinn” Shepherd, V (11) to proudly carry on his legacy, traditions and impeccable sense of style.

Charles was well read and well educated. He graduated from Fauquier High School in 1965 and went on to study at Emory & Henry College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1969. He had a full career at the Rappahannock-Rapidan Heath District where he was a friend, colleague, mentor and leader to so many and all around just a great guy! He retired as the Environmental Health Manager after 45 years of service. He formed life-long friendships along the way and remained active in High School reunions and committed to regular luncheons and meet-ups with the “boys.”

Constantly willing to help a friend or a stranger for that matter, his door was always open with a cold drink (or a glass of eggnog during Christmas) and some M&Ms at the ready for anyone who stopped by. He listened and would look you in eye when he talked, always walking you to the door with a wave and a smile as you drove away. He was kind, thoughtful, generous and selfless when it came to sharing his time and talents. He was patient, tolerant and optimistic. He could find the good in just about any situation and was always there to pick you up. He was the rock to so many and the glue that held so much together.

Charles will be remembered for the twinkle in his eye, his gentle laugh and mysterious smile hidden behind a meticulously polished mustache! May we never forget and always share with others what we loved most about Charles. Always remember to play in the puddles when life throws you a rainy day, and when we struggle to understand why Charles is gone, may we take a page from the Beatles and “Let it Be.” Rest in peace our loyal Shepherd, until we meet again. We love you.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 10 from 4:00-6:00 PM at Moser Funeral Home where a memorial service will be held on Friday, March 11 at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fauquier SPCA, PO Box 733, Warrenton, VA 20188.

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

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OBITUARIES Linda Lolita Mullen Reed Linda Lolita Mullen Reed was called home to be our Lord and Savior Thursday, February 3, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard Edward Mullen, Sr. and Lelia Elizabeth Dixon Mullen.

She is survived by her loving husband, Martin Reed, her daughter Amber (Tyler) and son, Jordan; her grandchildren Dillyn and Daniel; her siblings, Bernard Edward Mullen, Jr. (Sharon), Karen Mullen Galvez (Eustace), Katherine Mullen Jackson (Charles).

Linda is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and whole hosts of friends.

Places of Worship Grace Episcopal Church • HOLY EUCHARIST: Sundays, 9 a.m.

• SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children & Adults 10 a.m.

5096 Grace Church Lane, Casanova (1 mile off Meetze Road) The Rev. James Cirillo, Priest • (540) 788-4419

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St. John The Baptist Anglican Church

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

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BURIAL VAULTS Burial vaults are lined receptacles that are designed to encase a casket. They are commonly made of reinforced concrete but can also be made of plastic or metal. The casket is placed into the vault and the vault is then sealed. The purpose of burial vaults is to protect the casket from outside forces such as the ground’s weight, the ground settling, and any heavy maintenance equipment used by the cemetery. Burial vaults are generally not required by state or local laws; however, many cemeteries often require them to prevent a grave from collapsing.

Modern burial vaults come in various styles.

Funeral directors are well-versed regarding burial vaults and can answer any questions with knowledge and compassion.

MOSER FUNERAL HOME offers multiple online payment options to help lessen the financial burden on your family during this difficult time. Talk to a member of our staff if you have any questions or need more information. We welcome you to stop by our tastefully appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, and be sure to ask about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, located just outside of Warrenton.

For more information, please call (540) 347-3431.

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

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American Legion Post 72 Warrenton is hosting a craft fair!

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

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Announcements

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

BLACK & WHITE SWINGIN´ BALL March 26 ● 7-9:30 pm Vint Hill Community Center

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Legal Notices Legal Notices ABC Licenses At approximately 10:00 a.m. on MARCH 15, 2022 the contents of the listed tenants will be placed in auction at www.storageauctions. com in accordance to Virginia Code 55.416-423 to satisfy the amount of the lien owed on their unit(s): New Baltimore & Mini Storage; 6558 Commerce Ct., Warrenton, 540-341-7800: Louise Rosenbaum Opal Mini Storage; 10227 Fayettesville Road, Bealeton, 540-439-1824; Debra Stellman

Full name(s) of owner(s): ARANS INC Trading as: XPRESS MARKET 9224 Lee Highway, Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia 20186 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine and Beer off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Ranjana Sharma, Owner NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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ABC Licenses Full name(s) of owner(s): MESSICKS FARM MARKET LLC Trading as: Messick´s Farm Market LLC 6025 Catlett Road; Bealeton Fauquier County, Virginia, 22712-6709

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The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine and beer on and off premise license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

James B. Messick / Member NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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Full name(s) of owner(s): TENISHA L. JAMES LLC Trading as: DIVINEYA WINES39 Garrett Street, Suite 108, Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, 20186 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Internet Retailer license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Tenisha L. James, Owner Date notice posted at establishment: March 4, 2022 NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on March 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., the Remington Town will conduct a public hearing at 105 East Main Street in Remington, Va. 22734 on the following:

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ORDINANCE NO. 03-22 ORDINANCE NO. 03-22 AMENDS THE REMINGTON TOWN CODE CHAPTER 14, “GOLF CARTS,” BY ADDING UTILITY VEHICLES AS PERMITTED VEHICLES IN ADDITION TO GOLF CARTS. ORDINANCE NO. 03-22 IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA. CODE §916.1 ET SEQ. A copy of Ordinance No. 03-22 may be obtained by contacting the Town of Remington, at 105 East Main Street, Remington, Virginia Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm. Any person with a disability seeking assistance to participate in the public hearings is asked to contact Town Hall in advance of the meeting for necessary arrangements. Citizens may submit comments prior to the meeting and may also participate electronically by Zoom. Visit the town website at www.remington-va.gov for link.

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Legal Notices TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) 2022-597 to amend Articles 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, and 12 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposal is to amend the Zoning Ordinance as follows: Article 2, General Provisions, subsections 2-3 Exemptions (add state/federal uses), 2-13 Methods of Measuring Lots, Yards, and Related Terms (clarify corner lots), 2-18 Encroachments in Required Yards (add HVAC), and 2-19 Fences (clarify corner lots and add exception); Article 3 Zoning District and Map, subsection 3-4.11 CBD Central Business District (add home occupations); Article 6 Signs, subsection 6-13 (add signs within off-street parking spaces); Article 7 Parking, subsections 7-2 General Standards (add Town Council waivers) and 7-13 Proximity to Municipal Parking Lots (add parking study); Article 9, subsection 9-25 Mixed Use Regulations (include mixed use buildings, add phasing, increase lot size minimum to match requirement under Article 9-25.1, add modifications); Article 11, Administration, subsections 11-3.1 Sign Review (clarify wording), 11-4.4 Non-conforming Structure and Buildings (relocate sentence regarding signs), and 11-4.5.6: Accessory uses/Buildings, signs (place sign sentence from 11-4.4); and Article 12, Definitions (fix DPOR typo). The proposed text amendment does not impact residential density. The amendments to Articles 2, 6, 7, 11, and 12 would apply town-wide, the Article 3 amendment would apply to parcels within the CBD District, and the Article 9 amendment would apply to Commercial District parcels.

Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) 2020-04 to amend Article 3 related to permitted uses within the Public Institutional District (PSP). The proposal is to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 3 Zoning Districts and Map, subsection 3-4.9 Public-Semi-Public Institutional District (PSP). The proposed amendments would require a Special Use Permit from Town Council for new schools and hospitals and for large expansions to existing schools and hospitals within the Town of Warrenton. The proposed amendments do not impact residential density and apply to any parcel zoned PSP within the Town.

Town of Warrenton Draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2023-2028.

Pursuant to Section 15.2-2239 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the draft land use projects proposed for the CIP. The CIP is a five-year plan to guide the construction and acquisition of the Town’s major public improvements projects, such as transportation, recreation, water and sewer, and various other public improvements. The Planning Commission reviews draft land use projects for comprehensive plan consistency prior to Town Council budget and CIP public hearing. Public investments scheduled for implementation in the next fiscal year are considered in the overall fiscal year 2023 annual budget. An adopted CIP considers all funding sources, including the general fund, proffers, grants, and enterprise funds.

People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the issue. The public may also choose to submit written comments through the Town’s website or by emailing citizencomment@ warrentonva.gov during the public comment period which will end at noon the day of the public hearing. Information is available for viewing on the Town website www.warrentonva.gov. If there are any questions, please call 540-347-1101 or visit Town Hall located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Run dates: March 2 and 9, 2022

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 17, 2022 The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia.

The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022 in the Warren Green Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, Virginia: 1. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-17-008172 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 to review the process for Legislative applications. (Amy Rogers, Staff) 2. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – TEXT-22-016839 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to review the approval process for small scale non-commercial kennels. (Amy Rogers, Staff) 3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION & SPECIAL PERMIT – SPEX-21-016258 – GREAT MARSH PLACE, LLC (OWNER/APPLICANT) – GREAT MARSH ESTATE – An application for a Category 9 Special Exception to allow Class C events and a Category 3 Special Permit to operate a Tourist Home. The property is located at 6105 Great Marsh Place, Lee District. (PIN 6990-50-4480-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) 4. SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-21-016694 – ROCIO FIERRO DE FLORES & SANTIAGO FLORES (OWNERS/APPLICANTS) – FLORES PROPERTY – An application for a Category 20 Special Exception to allow an alternative discharge system to replace an existing failed drainfield. The property is located at 6290 Fox Haven Lane, Cedar Run District. (PIN 6993-19-0679-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) 5. AMENDED: SPECIAL EXCEPTION – SPEX-22-016795 – OLD SALEM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT II, LLC (OWNER)/VAN METREel2HOMES (APPLICANT) –CREST HILL – An application for a Category 26 Special Exception to reduce the Non-Common Open Space requirement. The property is located at the intersection of Crest Hill Road and Lake Daniel Road, Marshall District. (PIN 6969-16-1273-000) (Kara Krantz, Staff) The application materials can be found on the Land Development Online Portal at: https://commdevpay.fauquiercounty.gov/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home.

Approximately one week prior to the public hearing, staff reports for all items will be available online at: http://agenda.fauquiercounty.gov/. To arrange a time to review files in person, please contact the Department of Community Development’s Planning Office at (540) 422-8210, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Members of the public who would like to provide comments at a regular public meeting of the Planning Commission are encouraged to do so remotely in keeping with the County’s efforts to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus and protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. Advance written comments may be mailed to Ms. Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate II, Fauquier County Department of Community Development, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 305, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 or emailed to meredith.meixner@ fauquiercounty.gov. The meeting may be viewed on Fauquier County Government Channel 23 and can be livestreamed at http://fauquier-va. granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.

Limited seating will be available to those desiring to speak during a scheduled public hearing. Citizens wishing to appear in person should arrive prior to the start time of the meeting. Upon arrival at the Warren Green Building, you will be receive additional direction. No face covering is required if fully vaccinated. All non-vaccinated citizens are asked to wear facial coverings and abide by other Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Comments will be limited to three minutes.

Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities should contact Ms. Meredith Meixner, Planning Associate II, at (540) 422-8210.

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FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AND SALES

PT for Fire Protection Co. 4 days/week.

Retires Welcome. We will train in sales & service of fire extinguishers. Co. vehicle provided, good driving record req.d. Contact Henry @ 800-892-1012

Full Time Employment

Rappahannock County VA Help us grow plants at our greenhouses & gardens!Learn Herbs & Natives. Will train.

PT seasonal March-December.

Email: blueridgeherbs@gmail.com

FT/PT evenings, 1-9pm, position avail at local Convenience Store. Call Mon-Fri

Barn Help

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

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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Manassas CPA Firm

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Grounds Staff Bristow Manor Golf Club

Seeks motivated individuals to help maintain the course. No exp necessary, landscaping background a plus. Benefits include free golf, meal & merchandise discounts. FT & PT seasonal positions available. Retiree´s welcome. Apply via email to:

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SUB MAKER, KITCHEN PREP & CLEAN UP $11/HR Apply in person: JOE & VINNIE´S PIZZA Waterloo Shop Cntr, 540-347-0022

Full Time Employment

Kitchen Staff Servers Food Runners & Bartenders Front Porch Market and Grill The Plains, VA

Looking for a competitive salary, benefits and opportunities for growth? The Front Porch Market and Grill in The Plains, VA is hiring in all positions. P/T and F/T positions on our kitchen staff, food runners, servers and bartenders.

Prior experience preferred. Full time staff enjoy healthcare and other benefits. Initial salary package is based on experience. All positions will offer valuable experience, skill building and potential for growth.

TO APPLY COME IN DURING BUSINESS HOURS AND COMPLETE AN APPLICATION. 6483 Main St, The Plains, VA. Open at 11am Thursday - Sunday.

LAB/GENERAL ASSISTANT

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

Administrative Assistant Warrenton, VA commercial real estate firm has an immediate FT opening for an admin assistant. Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and MS Office knowledge a must. Industry related training will be provided.

Send resume & salary expectations to MKA at: info@mkassociates.com

Full Time Employment

Full- Time Teacher

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

Email: ahoffman@wcdsva.org

Full Time Employment

LEAD TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS Full or Part Time

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

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

703-471-3900

Full Time Employment

Flooring Installers

Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl

Experienced Hardwood Sand & Finisher Cleaning Technicians

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

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

Flagger Traffic Plan seeks Flaggers to set up and control traffic around construction sites. A valid drivers license is a must, good pay, & benefits.

If interested please fill out an application at 7855 Progress Court Suite 103 Gainesville, VA on Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm or online at www.trafficplan.com

Full Time Employment

$5,000

SIGNING BONUS!

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

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Part Time Employment

Activity Bus Driver

to transport students to sports activities and field studies.

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

Full Time Employment

Call The VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Do you have a heart for people? Do you especially enjoy the elderly? Are you looking for ways to reconnect in the community? Are you a college student, in-between jobs, or retired? If so, we have opportunities for you to provide companionship for our patients – some of whom are former military – just an hour or two per week. Various other opportunities are available as well. No experience needed, training and ongoing support provided, earn community service hours for school, and gain professional employment experience and references.

ProMedica / Heartland Hospice is a nationwide non-profit organization, with a Warrenton, VA office serving patients in the counties of Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Orange, Warren, and the City of Fredericksburg. Staff/volunteers must adhere to established COVID policies and protocols. Visit https://www.promedicahospice.org/ warrenton for more information and contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 540-349-3970.

Full Time Employment

Customer Service/Sales Associates WARRENTON, LEESBURG, WINCHESTER We specialize in Amish-built outdoor structures, indoor/outdoor furn, animal shelters, and more.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: * Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward customers. * Provide the best possible service to our customers while utilizing & identifying upsell opportunities. * Must be able to maintain a client base. * Responding promptly to customer inquiries. * Providing ongoing communication with each customer to assure total satisfaction. * Handle incoming calls, emails and walk-ins from customers and communicate with customers through various channels. * Exp/knowledge in wood construction helpful but will train right candidate. *Merchandising sales floor & general cleaning duties as needed to assure welcoming atmosphere. *Weekend shifts required and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS *Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook. *Training will be provided to the right candidates; sales experience is preferred but not required.

BENEFITS: Medical & dental ins, paid leave & holidays, uniforms and bonus program for full time associates.

TNT is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: marketing@spayneco.com M/F/D/V

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Moving/Storage

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Lawn

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Additional Services

Out-of-Town

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

540-347-5555

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Michael R. Jenkins

Excavation

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Plumbing

Painting/Wallpaper

Tree Service/Firewood

Tree Service/Firewood

Professional Services

Additional Services

Tree Service/Firewood CHARLES JENKINS TREE SERVICES Family Owned Since 1970

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Remodeling

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Professional Services Fauquier Community Food Bank & Thrift Store

GRI, ABR, SRES, E-PRO, SFR

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

Real Estate

Siding

Donations No Monday Tues - Friday 9:00 - 3:00 Sat 9:00 - 1:00

Tile

Anne C. Hall (540)341-3538

249 E. Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 540-359-6054 Fauquier_thrift@yahoo.com

Experience Counts and YOU can count on Anne Hall

Professional Services

Licensed in Virginia

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Real Estate

Roofing

Craft & Crust Pizza Tavern “ If you’re not happy we’re not happy” • Eat in or Take out • Delicious wood �ire brick oven pizza, subs, burgers

Emily Henry

• Friendly family environment

540.341.3528 800.523.8846 ext. 3528

• Good variety of domestic beers including local Virginia craft beers

Tree Service/Firewood

www.emily-henry.com

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

Real Estate

Craft & Crust Pizza Tavern 204 East Main Street Remington, Virginia

540-439-5157

7373 Comfort Inn Drive Warrenton, VA 20187 Licensed in Virginia

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

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